Duncannon
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IKA. COLLECTION
The Irish Kidney Association annual church gate collection will be held outside Duncannon Church, this coming weekend, Saturday, 14th and Sunday, July 15. Please give as generously as you can afford.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next monthly meeting is on Monday, September 3, in St Louis Day Care Centre. start 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.
Mystery Tour: Monday, July 9 – Cost €15, non-members €20. Bus leaving Ramsgrange car park at 9 a.m. Deposit €10. Pick-ups at Ballymitty/Wellingtonbridge 8.30, Elm tree X/Ballinery 8.40 a.m. and Campile 9.10 a.m. To book, please phone 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
Jack Meads and Suir Valley Railway: July 25 – Cost €25; visit Suir Valley Railway then onto Jack Meads for Sit down Bar-B – Q Leaving Ramsgrange 9.30 a.m. Sharp. Normal pickups on the way. Names and deposit at the July Meeting. Please call to book 087 6372084. Or 051 593836.
Kennedy Park summer School Tea Party: September 6 – Be entertained by Rachel Allen and Brendan Grace. Cost €20 to include entry and coach. We have been assured of a Marquee tent to shelter the audience make sure you book early. 051 389012 or 087 0544976.
Cinema: The usual visits to the Cinema in Wexford will recommence in September after the holiday break.
ST JAMES’ GAA
GOLF CLASSIC – St James GAA will be running their bumper weekend of fundraising activities starting with their annual golf classic in the New Ross Golf Club on July 13. A team of four costs €140 including a post-round dinner. Contact Noel Holohan to book a time or to sponsor a green/tee box at 086 8658093.
BARN DANCE – The day after the golf, July 14, they will be having their ‘ much anticipated’ barn dance in its new location, Clonsharragh. Get your check shirts and cowboy hats ready because this is an event not to be missed. Music on the night will be by the Gentlemen Callers and DJ afterwards. Tickets cost €10 and can be bought in Flood’s Centra, Ramsgrange. Hope to see you there.
LOTTO - This week’s lotto jackpot is €6,200 and the draw will take place, this, Tuesday, evening, July 10.
Lotto tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members and in local shops and pubs.
TEA/COFFEE MORNING
Senior citizens Concern CLG is hosting a tea or coffee morning in St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange, from 9 a.m. to midday on Sunday, July 22. All are welcome and your support is greatly appreciated.
MID-SUMMER BAZAAR
There will be a Mid-summer Bazaar in aid of St Mogue’s Church, Fethard-on-Sea, at the Old Abbey Garden Centre, on Sunday, July 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
KILLAG SHOW
The annual Bannow and Rathangan Show takes place in Killag, Duncormick on this coming Thursday, July 13. Schedules are now available to download from the website: bannowrathanganshow.com or from secretary, Liz Freeman at 087 7560871. will host Seisiun in Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 during July and August. An evening of traditional music, song and dance. Come and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment for all the family.