Duncannon
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COCKLESHELL ART ROOM
Main Street, Duncannon. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., six days a week, closed on Wednesdays. We are now into our third, and final, exhibition for 2018. This exhibition will continue till the end of September, with artworks by national and local artists.
CAMPILE DISCO
There will be a teenage disco in Campile Hall this coming Friday night, July 27. All secondary school students and anyone starting first year in September, are welcome to attend. The disco runs from 9 p.m. to midnight. Doors open at 8 p.m. – strictly no alcohol or drugs allowed. This is a fully supervised event.
ST. JAMES GAA LOTTO
The jackpot for the next lotto draw, tonight, July 24, will be €6,500. Lotto tickets are available from committee members and local shops and pubs.
RAMSGRANGE ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Next meeting Monday, September 3, 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 always welcome.
JACK MEADES AND SUIR VALLEY RAILWAY.
Visit Suir Valley Railway then onto Jack Meades for sit-down barbecue on July 25 – Cost €25. Leaving Ramsgrange 9.30 a.m. – normal pick-ups on the way – please call to book 087 6372084, or 051 593 836.
KENNEDY PARK SUMMER SCHOOL TEA PARTY.
On September 6, be entertained by Rachel Allen and Brendan Grace. Cost €20 to include entry and coach. We have been assured that a Marquee tent will be there to shelter the audience. Make sure you book early – 051 389 012 or 087 0544976.
CINEMA
The usual visits to the Cinema in Wexford will recommence in September after the holiday break.
EXCERPTS FROM THE MUSICALS
Wexford, October, date to be confirmed.
DOG RACING
Waterford, November, an evening of dog racing, including a meal, date to be confirmed.
ST LAZERIAN’S HOUSE
St Lazerian’s House, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, is celebrating 30 years on August 5, and would like the local community to join us in their celebrations. They would especially like to invite families and relatives who were part of St Lazerian’s House over the years; past board members, volunteers and staff, to the open day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. KCLR will broadcast their Classic Hits show live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and there will be a vintage car exhibition from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served all day along with mouth-watering brilliant home-baked cakes and scones.
CAMINO PILGRIMAGE
Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, August 7 to August 18 – €640. Booking with O’Leary Travel Ltd. 053 9233178 – Don’t delay. There are only five places left.
PILGRIMAGE
Ferns Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima 2018: October 7 to October 14 – Pilgrimage Directors: Fr Thomas Doyle and Fr Denis Browne – seven nights, full board at Hotel Catolica – Price: €745 per person sharing. Full details from O’Leary Travel 053 9233178.
KILLAG SHOW THANKS
A big thank you to all the people who worked so hard to make the Bannow and Rathangan Show a huge success once again. Well done to the committee and all the volunteers, who keep everything running smooth and to schedule. A big thank you also to the people who attend the show, from far and near, year in, year out, without you it wouldn’t take place. To all the exhibitors who bring their animals and have them looking so wonderful on the day, well done to each and every one of you. To all the people who bake, bring flowers, paintings, crafts and vegetables, a big well done to you also. Start preparing now for next year – the second Thursday in July, in 2019 it’s July 11. See you all again then. post. For further information please contact 051 425093 Mobile, 086 3642592 or email rosberconparish@gmail.com.
CATHEDRAL RESTORATION DRAW
There was no joy for parish ticket holders in the latest draw in aid of the restoration of St Mary’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. The annual prize fund is €60,000 and tickets cost €10 per month. Anyone interested in joining can do so by contacting Fr Dan Cavanagh.
FAMILY CARERS
Are you caring for a family member at home, such as a spouse, partner, close relative or neighbour? Then you are a carer and invited to become a member of Family Carers Ireland and benefit from a local and national network that helps family carers who need advice and that informs and influences Government policy relating to home-based care. As a member there are exclusive deals to be availed of. For more information please call 057 9322920 or visit the website at familycarers.ie.
STATUE’S NEW HOME
The statue of the Blessed Virgin which was first presented to lower Rosbercon by the Farrell sisters from St Canice’s Terrace in 1952 has been moved to a new location within the park. Now placed on a plinth of cut stone with space left around the base for the planting of flowers. Shortly, the statue will receive a freshening up coat of paint and later on a suitable plaque will be placed on the plinth acknowledging the gift of the Farrell sisters all these years ago.
Plaudits go to the New Ross District Council for their ongoing work in tidying up Lower Rosbercon with new walls, etc, displaying craftsmanship of a very high standard in the completion of their work.