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ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Monthly meeting: The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, in St Louis Day Care Centre, starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members welcome.

Fundraising Concert: There will be a Fundraising Concert in the Rhu Glenn, Slieverue, on March 28 – entrance is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. The Green Valley Band, from Las Vegas, USA, will provide the entertainment and they’re very excited about their visit. More than half the 56 musicians (aged 16 to 18 years) have relatives or connections to Ireland. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for many of these young musicians to visit the ‘ Old Country’. They begin their tour to Ireland on March 23, in Belfast, and end it, eight days later, in Dublin. The programme they will perform includes big band music, marches, American patriotic tunes, Irish medley’s etc. All money raised will go towards the S. E Region of Active Retirement.

50 + Expo show – The City Hall, Cork, on April 7: We are delighted to be able to announce over 70 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance plus we have a number of new attractions such as a live performance from Mary Byrne, cooking demonstrations and food sampling. Also returning is the ever-popular consumer rights expert Sinéad Ryan plus daily fashion shows, diabetes screenings, craft workshops and much more. Cost to Members €15; Non-members €20 – Bus leaving Ramsgrange at 9 a.m. – pick up in Campile 9.10 a.m. – To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.

May Holiday 2018: From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18 – Arklow Bay Hotel – Cost per person sharing, €335, single room supplement €70 for the four nights – Cost includes four nights B&B and evening meal, a day-trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and Gratuities – Non-Refundable Booking Fee of €100 is required – Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance: Allianz.ie 01 448 4848.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford FRC for the following: Community Café Assistants and Childcare Assistants. For further details, please contact 051 389 418. Eligibility criteria in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and over 21 years.

ST JAMES GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10 and 17. St James’ Club had one matchthree winner: Robert O’Dwyer, Boderan, who won €35. The jackpot for the next lotto draw, on April 3, will be €4,100. Lotto tickets are available

Molly and John Browne with Monsignor Joe McGrath at their Confirmation in Cushinstown.

from committee members and local shops and pubs.

TEENAGE DISCO

There will be a teenage disco in Campile Hall on Friday, March 30 (Good Friday Night) for first to third years; from nine to 12; doors open 8 p.m.; strictly no alcohol or drugs allowed. This is a fully supervised event.

ABBEY LADIES GOLF

Abbey Ladies looked forward to March 10 to golf after being house and snow bound for over a week. 25 determined golfers took to the fairways of beautiful Carrigleade golf course in prevailing wet conditions. 16 holes were played. Weather took up and the sun broke through after the first half hour but under foot remained wet and heavy.

Scores returned were: 1st Mary (H) Murphy (29) 29pts. 2nd Ann Banville (18) 27pts. 3rd Marie Therese Wall (15) 27pts. L 9

Category 1 MaryRose Ryan (20) 23pts. Category 2 Isobel Tubritt (22) 23pts. Category 3 Marie McWilliams (27) 18pts. Nearest the Pin Marie Therese Wall 15ft. 8ins. Longest Drive Ann Banville. Congratulations and well done to all who played on the day. Next outing is to Rathaspeck on April 14. end of the year. Please contact reception for more details.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

At SWWFRC we run projects with a group of core staff, a team of CE workers (of which there is always space to join) and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are asking for people to join us – simply by offering their time. A few hours a week can make a huge difference to the services we can offer. Full training (if necessary) will be given. WE NEED YOU. If you can help, contact reception for more details. We look forward to having you on board.

WE ARE HIRING

We have vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme at South West Wexford FRC for the following: Receptionist, Community Cafe Assistants and Childcare Assistants.

For further details, please contact Tilly, CE Scheme Supervisor at 051 389418. Eligibility criteria – in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and over 21 years.

FOOD CLOUD

SWWFRC are recruiting for volunteers to help with our weekly food cloud collections. Food cloud at present supports many family with our community. Please contact Sharon Kennedy at 051 389418 to express an interest.

GETTING CITIZENS ONLINE

Avail of 10 hours free training to enhance your digital skills by Getting Citizens Online. Next class commencing shortly at SWWFRC Please call reception at 051 389418 to secure a place.

ST LOUIS STITCHERS

St Louis Stitchers Group meets every Wednesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact 051 389418.

WOMEN’S GROUP

Shelbourne Women’s Group meets every Monday 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWFRC) Ramsgrange. New members very welcome. For more information contact SWWFRC Reception at 051 389418.

BLOKES WITH CAMERAS

Blokes with Cameras meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Ramsgrange at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre (SWWWFRC) for more information please contact reception at 051 389418.

YOGA

Yoga classes are running every Monday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at South West Wexford Family Resource Centre. Classes are €10 drop in or six class cards for €50. Contact Finola at 087 3641540 for more information.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, in St Louis Day Care Centre, starting at 2.15 p.m. Come along for a chat with new and old friends over a cup of tea and a bun. New members welcome.

Fundraising Concert: There will be a Fundraising Concert in the Rhu Glenn, Slieverue, on March 28 – entrance is free but donations will be greatly appreciated. The Green Valley Band, from Las Vegas, USA, will provide the entertainment and they’re very excited about their visit. More than half the 56 musicians (aged 16 to 18 years) have relatives or connections to Ireland. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for many of these young musicians to visit the ‘ Old Country’. They begin their tour to Ireland on March 23, in Belfast, and end it, eight days later, in Dublin. The programme they will perform includes big band music, marches, American patriotic tunes, Irish medley’s etc. All money raised will go towards the S. E Region of Active Retirement.

50 + Expo show – The City Hall, Cork, on April 7: We are delighted to be able to announce over 70 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance plus we have a number of new attractions such as a live performance from Mary Byrne, cooking demonstrations and food sampling. Also returning is the ever-popular consumer rights expert Sinéad Ryan plus daily fashion shows, diabetes screenings, craft workshops and much more. Cost to Members €15; Non-members €20 – Bus leaving Ramsgrange at 9 a.m. – pick up in Campile 9.10 a.m. – To book, phone 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.

May Holiday 2018: From Monday, May 14, to Friday, May 18 – Arklow Bay Hotel – Cost per person sharing, €335, single room supplement €70 for the four nights – Cost includes four nights B&B and evening meal, a day-trip each day, transport to and from Arklow and Gratuities – Non-Refundable Booking Fee of €100 is required – Enquires to 051 389 012 or 087 0544076. Travel Insurance: Allianz.ie 01 448 4848.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 10 and 17. St James’ Club had one matchthree winner: Robert O’Dwyer, Boderan, who won €35. The jackpot for the next lotto draw, on April 3, will be €4,100. Lotto tickets are available from committee members and local shops and pubs.

LOCAL LINK WEXFORD

To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.

SLIMMING WORLD

Slimming World Classes continue in South West Wexford FRC on Saturday mornings, weigh in time is 9.30. Please contact Yvonne Byrne at 086 3147332 for more details.

TEENAGE DISCO

There will be a teenage disco in Campile Hall on Friday, March 30 (Good Friday Night) for first to third years; from nine to 12; doors open 8 p.m.; strictly no alcohol or drugs allowed. This is a fully supervised event.

CAMPILE BINGO

There is a weekly game of bingo being held in Campile Hall every Monday night at 8.30 p.m. in aid of the ongoing development of the hall, with prize money of €1,250 approximately being paid out each night with a rolling in house lotto and Snowball also being played each night. We welcome each and every one senior citizens, young and children alike to try it and enjoy a great night out and win some money into the bargain.

CAMPILE STUDY GROUP

Campile Hall Parents Supervised study group is going well so far but we still have some places available if anyone else is interested in joining, this study group is the perfect opportunity to get homework or study done without any of the usual home distractions three evenings a week here in Campile Hall, It is open to anyone in third, fifth or sixth years that might be interested in joining, study is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of €20 per month to book in or to make inquiries contact Nicholas at 087 9418661 or Campile hall at 087 2183300.

SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

Ramsgrange Central National School is now taking enrolments for the school year 2018-2019. You can get an enrolment pack by calling in to the school, or by calling Karen in the office at 051 389363.

SCOIL NAOMH UNA

Application forms for enrolment in junior infants in Sheilbaggan NS for September 2018 are now available. Shielbaggan N.S. is a two teacher school in the parish of Ramsgrange. To request an application form or to find out more about the school please contact Principal Patricia Foran at 051 562410 during school hours or email shielbaggans. ias@gmail.com. You can also visit our website at shielbaggansd. scoilnet.ie/blog. Closing date for applications is Friday, March 23.

BALLYHACK NS

Ballyhack National School are now taking enrolments for September 2018. If you would like your child to start school in Ballyhack, then please contact the school by phone 051 389 368, by email ballyhackns@eircom.net, or call into Fiona in the office for an Enrolment Pack. Completed Enrolment Forms must be returned to the principal on or before Friday, April 13.