Cushinstown
BALLYANNE ICA
Some Members of the ICA went on a Walk around Kennedy Park to raise money for Wexford Mental Health Association and Women’s Refuge in Wexford Town on Sunday, September 23.
Several of the ICA members attended the Federation Meeting on Monday, September 24. It was with sadness that the Members heard of the passing of Mrs Maureen Lyng of the Rower, Co. Kilkenny.
At the next Guild Meeting on October 9 Mr John Byrne, Optician, The Quay, New Ross will speak of the various treatments that are available for eye problems. The meeting will start at 8 p.m.
AFTERSCHOOL
Super Troopers afterschool will be opening in September 2018 in Cushinstown NS If you wish to avail of the service contact Emma for more details at 085 8135484 or email leacy56@ gmail.com.
LINE DANCING
Line dancing continues in Cushinstown old school on Monday mornings starting at 10.30 p.m. This dancing is a great way to get and keep fit while enjoying yourself. Great way to lose weight or just get out of the house for an hour and make lots of new friends. Open to all ladies and gents. For further info call Sarah at 087 9792483.
TERRERATH BINGO
Bingo is on every Wednesday in Terrerath Community Centre at 8.15. We would like to thank everyone who supports this event and are always looking more newcomers.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Please remember split-the-pot is drawn each Sunday following 11 a.m. Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cushinstown. Tickets for the split-the-pot are available locally at €2 each.
SOCCER ACADEMY
Shelburne united Underage Academy starting early October in Shelburne United over-5s to under-eights. Boys and girls. Saturday morning, for one hour of fun and to learn new skills. If you are interested in sending your little soccer star please TEXT your name and child’s name and DOB to 087 9418304. If you are an adult and wish to help out please let us know aswell.
RACQUETBALL
Templeudigan HBC will be commencing their Racquetball Singles League very soon. Anyone interested in entering this upcoming competition please text 087 9911342 or contact any committee member as soon as possible. at tony46murphy@eircom.net before 7 p.m. on the Thursday before publication at the latest.
LATE PHILIP O’SHEA
The death occurred recently of Philip O’Shea, Corse, Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea. Beloved husband of Eithne and father of Matthew and Jack and grandfather of Eve. Sadly missed by all his extended family, neighbours and friends. His Funeral Mass took place in All Saint’s Church, Templetown, on Tuesday, October 2, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
MONSTER BINGO
Monster bingo in St Mary’s Hall on Sunday, October 21, at 3 p.m. with more than €1,500 to be won. Also raffle with great prizes including hampers etc. Tea available during the afternoon. All welcome for a great afternoon.
FETHARD RANGERS
The club will be holding a Footee Golf competition on Saturday, October 13, at Abbey Par three golf course in Winningtown. Everyone is encouraged to participate, men, women, boys and girls of all ages. It’s €10 per entry and there will be prizes for various things Inc first place, hole in one etc. Anyone that wishes to enter just contact anyone involved in the soccer club.
ST MOGUE’S LADIES’ CLUB
The St Mogue’s Ladies’ club Junior C camogie team sought to make history and become the first ever Fethard adult camogie team to win a championship when they played their County Final in Pairc Garman last Sunday. Full report in next week’s paper.
FETHARD ST MOGUE’S GAA
The intermediate hurlers played neighbours St James in the county semi-final in Wexford Park last Saturday, full report in next week’s paper.
COISTE NA NÓG
Our under-15 footballers played Glynn-Barntown in their Premier co semi-final recently. While Glynn forced extra time with a free deep into injury time to level up, it was our lads who dug deep to strike over the equaliser right on the stroke of the end of extra time. Final score 1-11 apiece and both teams will have to meet to do it all over again.
FOUNDATION COURSE
The club is hosting a foundation course for parents and prospective coaches which is open to all members and parents. This will be a three or four-day course held in the clubhouse on Monday, October 15, at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday 20 in Horeswood from 9-midday and Monday the 29th in Fethard clubhouse from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Whether you wish to help coaching teams, or would just like to participate in your child’s development, the foundation course is a great stepping stone to learning the basics of underage coaching. It’s a fun course with no testing nor any prior playing or coaching ability required. The club will cover all costs for members and parents. Anyone, who wishes to attend or has any further questions can contact Mark Hanton at 087 2415342.
WEEKLY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s Club lotto jackpot of €7,200 so next week’s jackpot stands at €7,300. The numbers drawn were 9, 20, 28 and 32. The club had one lucky-dip winners, Mai Whelan, who won €30 each.
CREATIVE EXCHANGE
The Creative Exchange group is back in Colclough Hall on Fridays. Drop In from 10 to one and meet others interested in making art and craft pieces. We will offer a Book Binding morning in October date to follow. We will have a Hamper of our work in Fethard post office next week. Lines e1 to support this local initiative. Draw will take place Halloween weekend. See Saltmills St Kearns Community Facebook page for more.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Richie Gallagher, who was Saltmills and St Kearns Community Groups split-the-pot winner of €124 for September. Next draw will take place on October 28. Envelopes are available to purchase in Vine Cottage, Whelan’s Chipper and Fish Shop, Whites Nurseries and shop in St Leonards. Next draw will take place on August 26.
FETHARD SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Ricky Row, who won €90 in this week’s splitthe-pot (October 4). 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 Thursday.
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.
NEW DRAMA GROUP
It is time for Campile district to have its own drama group. We are holding an initial meeting for anyone interested in getting involved in, acting, writing, directing etc. also, make-up wardrobe, set design and construction, to come along to Campile Parochial Hall on Wednesday, October 10, at 8 p.m. to talk about helping to get our own Drama Group up and running. Contact Rojer at 087 7202880.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Adult Art Classes commence in Ramsgrange Community School on Wednesday, October 10, at 7.30 p.m. for eight weeks. Registration and payment accepted on the first night. Cost €90. Concessions available for OAPs. means that the jackpot now stands at €3,500. All of the matchthree winners last week hailed from Yoletown. Congratulations to Mitch Cullen, Pat Whelan and Claire Twomey.