Fethard-on-Sea

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SCOIL MHAODHÓIG

Scoil Mhaodhóig, Poulfur welcomes applications for enrolment for September 2018. Please contact Kathleen in the office at 051 397193 or request forms by email to poulfurns.ias@eircom.net.

Applications for enrolment in the Early Intervention Class in the Teach Solais Centre for children with Autism are also invited for children with an ASD Diagnosis between the age of 3 and five years old.

FASHION SHOW

Fethard St Mogue’s GAA Club are holding a Fashion Show in St Mary’s Community Hall on Friday, May 11. Cheese and wine reception from 7.30 p.m. with show starting at 8 p.m. Fethard’s Finest will be taking to the catwalk. Tickets cost 15 and are available from post office, Dillon’s or from GAA Committee. Raffle on the night with several prizes on offer.

ST KEARNS ROWING CLUB

Give rowing a go, have you ever thought of trying some new? Coastal rowing is great fun and incredibly good exercise for everyone from 10 years to 100 years. Come along on Wednesday, May 2, next, 7 p.m. at St Kearns Shore. All you need is an old pair of runners.

TINTERN TRAILS 5K RUN

Tintern Trails 5k run, jog or walk. Sunday, April 29, starting at 11 a.m. Registration from 10 a.m. at Vine Cottage, Saltmills. Hosted by St Kearns Rowing Club.

‘RHYTHM OF THE SEA’

The Little Sea Musical Society in association with the Kiltra School of music concert orchestra and guests present the ‘Rhythm Of the Sea’ concert in Carrig Church on Friday, May 4, and in St Mary’s Hall Fethard – on – Sea on Saturday, May 12, Tickets on sale in Kiltra school of music, Breda’s Corner Shop Carrig, Costcutters Wellingtonbridge and Fethard post office.

FETHARD ST MOGUE’S

The senior footballers played St Anne’s in the second round last Sunday in Wexford Park, despite putting in a much improved performance they still ended up on the losing side and face into the break without any points on the table. Had a John Tubritt shot not hit the foot of the goal post it would have put Fethard four points ahead early on. Five unanswered scores from St Anne’s including a goal mid way through the half left them leading by four points at the break. Fethard kicked nine points in the second half but the concession of two further goals left them with a mountain to climb as they trailed by eight points at one stage. They missed two scoreable frees while Richard Waters saw his shot graze the crossbar as they lost out 3-7 to 0-12 in the end.

The junior footballers played Cushinstown Sunday evening and led by two points at the break. However Cushinstown rallied in the second half to win in the end. The intermediate hurlers play Monageer in the first round of the championship last Saturday in Ferns, full report in next week’s paper.

COISTE NA NÓG

Our Féile hurlers have qualified for the Div. One Final after a one point win over Buffers Alley in Hollymount this afternoon, having earlier qualified from their group with two wins from three games. They play Shelmaliers in that final in a fortnight’s time.

WEEKLY LOTTO €4,900

There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €4,800 so next week’s jackpot stands at €4,900. The winning numbers 1, 13, 26 and 30. The club had one Luck Dip winners, Tony Murphy, who won €30.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to Johnny Cooney, Ballinaruane, who won March’s Saltmills and St Kearns split-the-pot of €99. Envelopes are available to purchase in Vine Cottage, Whelan’s Chipper and Fish Shop and shop in St Leonards. Next draw will take place on March 25.

FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to Keavy White, who won €113 in this week’s split-the-pot (April 17). Envelopes for split-the-pot are available in the post office, Dillon’s, The Wheelhouse, Droopy’s, Molloy’s, Neville’s and the Tourist Office. Draw takes place every Tuesday.

TOURIST OFFICE

Fethard Tourist Office is now opened in the village daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call in for all your photocopying, printing and secretarial services.

CIRCUIT CLASSES

Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.

STEP AND TONE CLASSES

Circuit Class every Monday Evening at 7.30 p.m. in Ramsgrange Community School Gym and every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard, Step and Tone every Friday Morning at 10 a.m. in St Mary’s Hall, Fethard. All fitness levels welcome and catered for. Contact Maureen at 087 7479258.

PROGRESSIVE 45

There was a tie for first place in the Progressive 45 Card Game in Colclough Hall, Saltmills last Sunday night between Willie White, Carmel Kehoe and Dermot Bassett and David Murphy, Siobhán Doyle and Georgie Foley. There was a tie also for third place between Luke Power, Jack Waters and Michael Kehoe and Maureen Eustace, Joan Fardy and Pat Whelan. The last game draw was won by Billy Shannon, Tommy Morrissey and Tony Murphy. The raffle winners were John Joe Murphy, Michael Kehoe, Margaret Cullen and Siobhán Doyle.

ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY

St Louis Day Care Centre are hosting their annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday, May 3, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society Of Ireland. Please Drop in and support this worthy cause.

5K SPONSORED WALK/RUN

The 5K Sponsored Walk/Run takes place in JFK Memorial Park and Arboretum on Sunday, May 20, at 10.30 a.m. We hope to raise funds for the on-going upkeep of the St Louis Day Care Centre. Registration on the day or at gofundme.com/5k-sponsoredwalkrun. Entry fee €10. Children under-16 free.

ABBEY LADIES GOLF

30 Abbey Ladies took to the fairways of Rathaspeck Manor Golf course last Saturday. Fine weather prevailed, rain stayed away. The course was in good condition considering the continuous rain we had of late. It had to be due of course to the hard work of Michael Cuddihy to keep it in good shape.

A shot gun start gave rise to shot gun shooting as great scores were returned. Finishing practically together after a shot gun start, all retreated to the club house for a social get together and refreshments. A great selection of cakes and buns were enjoyed by all, thanks to Anne O’Grady who generously made and provided the confectionary. As per usual all 30 returned cards were checked by Brigid Doyle and Paula Donoughue, thanks girls. The captain then read out the awaited scores as follows:

1st Bgt. Murphy (19) 36pts. 2nd Adeline Foxe (25) 31pts. 3rd Mary Fogarty (28) 30pts.

Category 1 Ann Banville (18) 29pts. Category 2 Sheila Chapman (24) 28pts. Category 3 Rosarii Donovan (35) 28pts. Nearest the Pin Marie McWilliams 8ft. 9ins. Nearest the Pin Maryrose Ryan 24ft. The sole birdie winner was Brigid Doyle who gained a nice sum of £ 83 euro, well done Brigid!!! Winners of green fees sponsored by Michael Cuddihy, Rathaspeck Golf course were as follows: 1 Liz Kelly, 2 Sara Kennedy Doyle, 3 Ann Sutton.

Next outing is on May 11 in Abbey Par 3. New members always welcome.

TEENAGE DISCO

There will be a Teenage Disco in Campile Hall, on this Friday night, April 27, for first to third year students, from 9 p.m. to midnight Doors open at 8 p.m. – Admission €8 – strictly no alcohol or drugs allowed. This is a fully supervised event.