BannowBallymitty
SONGS FOR HOPE
Drop in to Stafford’s in Tullicanna on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 6, any time after 4 p.m. for some great live music, from Folk to Pop, Jazz to Country, all in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre, free admission and raffle on the day.
PLAY SCHOOL
Teach na nÓg Playgroup and Montessori are now enrolling for September. For more information please contact Teach na nÓg at 051 561773.
CORACH NEWS
Huge congratulations to our under-13 boys’ team who have won Division 2a of the Wexford and District Schoolboys League. John Nagle’s charges topped the division with an incredible nine wins from 10 games to finish six points clear of their nearest rivals. A fantastic achievement by a fantastic group of young men. These boys among others are the future of our club, and its clear to see that the future is bright. Well done John and all the chaps.
Split-the-pot winner this week was Marie McDonald Ramsgrange €689. Congrats.
BEACH CLEAN UP
Cullenstown Beach clean-up Monday, May 7, at 7 p.m. Your support is always appreciated.
PARISH CLEAN UP
Since good weather is forecast. we will start the clean-up this week till end of April. The roads are littered with rubbish and we need to pick up as much of it as we can before the Grass and weeds start growing and covering it up. Bags available gloves etc from Nicola in PO. If people would take an area near them and organise to do a section of road and let us know that would be great. More help less work. Trailer will be in usual place for the rubbish till end of April.
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 community hall Fethard-on-sea on Saturday, May 12. Tickets on sale in Kiltra school of music, Bredas corner shop Carrig, costcutters Wellingtonbridge and Fethard post office.
LEGION OF MARY
Bannow Praesidium of the legion of Mary are holding their Acies ceremony in Carrig church on Wednesday, May 9, at 7.30 rosary and legion prayers followed by Mass. Tea will be served afterwards in the community centre all welcome. Coffee morning.
A coffee morning will be held in aid of Nurture Africa in John and Flora Daly’s house, Coolhull on Saturday, May 5, between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Their daughter Dearbhla will be spending three weeks teaching in Uganda this summer for Nurture Africa. Voluntary Housing
A public meeting will be held in Grantstown Day Care Centre on Tuesday, May 8, at 8 p.m. to 9.30 to discuss and view the proposed plans for the new build. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the first: Mass at 11.15 a.m. in the morning and Taghmon Daycare Centre coming in the afternoon. Wednesday the second: Pongo/Reiki in the morning and Celebrating the Mulberry Bush, May Day in the afternoon. Thursday the third: Pongo/Chair exercise in the morning and music with Tony Jeffers in the afternoon. Monday the seventh: Closed for bank holiday. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Treatments Available In Grantstown Daycare Centre: Tuesday the first: Hairdressing from 9.30 a.m. Wednesday the second: Reiki from 10 a.m. Thursday the third: Counselling from 1 p.m. Chiropodist on site Tuesday the eighth and Thur May 10 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment.
Active Yoga: Classes every Wednesday evening at 6.30 p.m. in Grantstown Daycare Centre. For more information phone Julie Busher at 087 2683005.
Volunteer Bus Drivers Urgently Needed: Bus drivers to transport Clients to the Daycare Centre in the morning and home in the afternoon. If you are a licensed Minibus driver who has a couple of hours to spare please contact us at 051 561016. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
SUNDAY MARKET
There will be a Sunday Market at Grantstown Daycare Centre on Sunday, May 13. Everything from a needle to an anchor on sale at ridiculously low prices. Doors open at 10 a.m.
BRIDGE NEWS
Results W/E April 17: First Rosarii Donovan and Dora Furlong; second Seán Finn and Bill Whitty; third Margaret Quigley and Nancy Wall fourth John Hosey and Kathleen Farrell.
REMINDER – The president’s Party is on tonight Tuesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in Carrig-on-Bannow. Cheese and Wine Reception, Meat and Fish Platters, Salads, Pavlova, Cheesecake, tea and coffee. We will finish the night with a game of bridge.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night, with our anniversary dance on this Thursday, May 3, with Delta Dawn, Thursday, May 10Richie Halpin, May 17 Mary Pendergast. May 24 the Wicklow Man, and May 31 Blue Lace. Hall Restoration
A meeting will take place in the Brendane Inn on Friday, May 4, at 9.30 to form a committee to look at the restoration of St Mary’s Hall. Anyone, who would like to get involved please attend.
CEILI DANCING
A ceili will be held in Carrig Community center on Friday, May 11, at 9 p.m. in aid of County Fleadh. Music by Ger Murphy and Ken Cotter admission €10. 1169 Norman Cycle
A 100k or 40k cycle will take place on Sunday, May 6, from the church yard in Carrig-on-Bannow Starting at 9.45 a.m. There will be entertainment from 5 p.m. that evening with bands from Normandy, Wales and Ireland. A day not to be missed.
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 to100 years. Come along tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at St Kearns Shore. All you need is an old pair of runners. St Kearns Rowing Club are also hosting an outdoor coffee morning/Introductory Rowing Session (weather permitting) at St Kearns Shore, Bank Holiday Monday, May 7, from 11 a.m. Suitable for 10 years up, lifejacket provided, wear comfortable sports gear and old runners. Followed by a club shore clean-up in conjunction with Clean Coasts/Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group.
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.
RHYTHM OF THE SEA CONCERT
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 Saturday, May 12, Tickets on sale in Kiltra school of music, Breda’s Corner Shop Carrig, Costcutters Wellingtonbridge and post office.
COISTE NA NÓG
Fethard
The Division 1 Féile hurling final against Shelmaliers took place last Sunday in Ferns Centre of Excellence where our under-14 Hurlers hoped to qualify for the National Féile na nGael competition in Galway in June. Full report in next week’s paper. Our Féile Footballers are also through to the Division 1 Final.
Weekly lotto €5,000 There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €4,900 so next week’s jackpot stands at €5,000. The winning numbers 6, 17, 20 and 23. The club had one Luck Dip winner, Jack Waters, who won €30.
BLUEBELL CAFÉ
The Bluebell Café takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in ‘The Tea Room’ at St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange. The café is open to people with dementia, their partners, carers, families and friends. Meet others with similar experiences, enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, and speak with health and social care professionals and other experienced volunteers. To find out more contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com.
2018 Café dates: May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Ann White, who won €123 in this week’s splitthe-pot (April 24 18). 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.
FETHARD 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.
SALTMILLS CLEAN UP
St Kearns Rowing Club, Saltmills and St Kearns Community Group and Tintern Trails will come together on May 7 at 1 p.m. at Colclough Memorial Hall to take part in the National Spring Clean Up. We will clean the village and Shore Road and all help would be greatly appreciated. High Vis Jackets, Gloves and Bags will all be provided. If you can’t make it on the day, we would encourage you to try clean-up in your own area. We have a beautiful village, let’s try keep it that way.
FITNESS CIRCUIT CLASSES
Fethard Fitness exercise classes daily, personal and group training on request. Contact Nuala at 087 9111901 for more information.
LADIES GOLF SOCIETY
The next outing of Abbey Ladies Golf Society is on May 11 in Abbey Par three. New members always welcome.
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.
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.
DOUBLE BINGO NIGHT
There will be a Special Double Bingo Night in Campile Hall on Bank holiday Monday night May 7, at which prize money for 9 of the 11 games will be doubled on the night which is over €2,100 in total. This is all for the normal admission price of double book €10, single book €7 and small book €3. All support would be very much appreciated.