AROUND THE DISTRICTS
BALLYMOREMAYGLASS TOMHAGGARD SOCIAL CENTRE
Tomhaggard Social Centre Committee organised Covid Induction training for the committee and representatives of Organisations and groups, who use facilities at the centre on Wednesday night. The session was facilitated by Aodhan Power and Emily O’Rourke from Tús/WLD.
Each group will now arrange Induction Training and Guidelines prior to resuming activities. Back to Activities Protocols for using the Social Centre have been put in place.
Every effort has been made to ensure that those using the Social Centre feels safe, secure and all the up to date Dept of Health Guidelines are in place. Each room has been marked out to ensure 2m Social Distancing and Hand Sanitizer installed.
To facilitate Deep Cleaning after each use a booking system is being devised for hiring the Social Centre. More details to follow.
SCOUTS
Kilmore Scouts resumed Active Scouting for Scout and Venture Sections on June 18, Cubs on June 25 with Beavers resuming shortly. All Activities will be outdoors for the foreseeable future, in line with Scouting Roadmap guidelines.
Meetings will continue into August as many families won’t be going on holidays. All sections undertook remote scouting for the past few months are are delighted to meet up with their scouting friends. All Health and safety guidelines are being followed by each section.
THE KILLINICK PROJECT
This project will start in September and will be worked on in the autumn of 2020 and the spring of 2021. In addition to that our chairperson James Molloy has successfully received another amenity grant of €750 from Wexford County Council to help with the development of other small projects in the village.
We would like to thank Eileen Dake of Wexford local development for her help as our co-ordinator throughout the main grant process. A special thanks to our local councillors Frank Staples and Lisa McDonald for their unending assistance. We cannot forget and are so grateful to our local residents and business owners who are supporting us financially and also granting us permission to access ground areas of the village. Kiely’s Centra have contributed greatly to our projects.
James Molloy chairperson says: ‘it is very encouraging to get support and mentorship from the Wexford local development and to hear how excited they are about Killinick Village, especially given the future plans of the nearby greenway project and particularly at this time when it is important for small villages to receive good news’.
We look forward to having officials from Wexford County Council visit our village, by their request, and to further develop our continued partnership. We will keep our locality updated on an ongoing basis and if anyone wants to help or get involved in our projects, please contact Joanne at 086 3904644 for more information or email killinickproject@gmail.com.
CLUB LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s St Fintan’s GAA Club lotto and five people shared in the match-three prize. The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 24 and 27. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,600.
Your support of the club lotto as ever is greatly appreciated and even more so in the coming months as presently it will be the only income stream for the club with the postponement of all other planned fundraising activities. You can subscribe to our weekly lotto with a 10-week subscription for €15 with your numbers entered weekly for you.
Club lotto sales will assist in maintaining the general upkeep of the clubgrounds and playing surfaces aswell as maintenance of the community walking track and costs associated with reopening of the grounds/teams returning to the training field. Contact your weekly seller today or contact Sharon at 086 1787498 to sign up.
SUPPORT RESPONSE
As a support response St Fintan’s GAA Club have established a mechanism for community assistance for anyone who is self isolating or confined to their homes due to the covid 19 crisis. We can assist in collecting fuel, food shopping, collecting of orders and collecting of prescriptions. In line with the NPHE team guidelines our volunteers will maintain the recommended social distance in all communications.
Our initial point of contacts should you require any assistance are: Robert O’Callaghan 086 0556257, Shane Sinnott 086 8139925, Eoin Cummins 087 3118847, Nicky Sinnott 087 2918020, Edward Goggin 087 2297337 and Shane Sinnott 085 7287257. We have a list of volunteers who will assist our coordinators in helping out where requested. Our offer of assistance is open to everyone in the wider community and we ask anyone in need to please engage with us.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Kilmore Quay community development association is currently operating a meals on wheels service which takes in the Mayglass area. This service operates on a weekday basis with each meal costing just €5. If your aware of anyone in the area wishing to avail this fabulous service please contact John at 087 2394809.
ST FINTAN’S GAA CLUB
St Fintan’s GAA Clubgrounds are now open to club training sessions in line with Phase three of the National reopening plan. All committee members, players, mentors, parents of underage players have completed the necessary eLearning modules and health questionnaires to facilitate a safe return to play.
All training sessions are supervised by Covid supervisors and all recommended preventative measures have and continue to be taken at the clubgrounds to ensure safety for all users. The community walking track is once again open and we ask any members of the community who use the track to please observe all the guidelines as communicated when you enter the clubgrounds.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to local Fine Gael councillor Frank Staples, who was rewarded for his hard work when he received the Ceremonial Chains as he became chairman of Rosslare Municipal District in the county hall during the past week. Having served as mayor of Wexford Frank is in no doubt that this is altogether a different proposition but is looking forward to the task ahead.
NURSERY PROGRAMME
The St Fintan’s/Our Lady’s Island underage nursery programme catering for boys and girls age 4-6 years old got under way in Our Lady’s Island during the past week while the under-sevens also returned in Carne. All Covid 19 guidelines are in place for our safe return to the playing fields.
DRIVE IN BINGO
This coming Sunday the 12th, St Fintan’s will host ‘drive in bingo’ on their clubgrounds in Ballymore. First game at 4 p.m. with gates open for parking at 3.15 p.m. Lots of bingo fun guaranteed. Come along to join in all the fun.
GET WELL SOON
Special get well soon wishes are sent to Willie Kelly Killinick, who was a patient in the medical unit at Wexford General Hospital.
MURRINTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bingo – Postponed till further notice due to Covid 19 restrictions.
Taekwon-Do – Mondays and Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Pat O’Rourke – 053 9145773.
Dancefit – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Amanda Burke – 087 9713339.
Yogalates – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Sharon – 086 1943527.
Pilates – Fridays 9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Contact Elaine – 086 8431723.
Irish Dancing – Sullivan Academy of Irish dancing in Murrintown Community Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday. Contact Sarah at 087 7863165.
For more information contact Murrintown Community Centre – 053 9139328, email murrintowncommunitycentre@gmail.com.
LIBRARY
The Murrintown Community Centre Library is now open. Pop in to read or borrow a book. No registration necessary. Library opening hours. Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Please deposit return books in box provided. Book donations accepted in sealed containers.
OVERTHE WATER MASSES IN THE PARISH
Public Masses resumed last weekend, with Vigil Masses on Saturday evening in Castlebridge church at 6 p.m, and in Curracloe at 7.15 p.m. Sunday morning Masses take place in Curracloe at 9.15 a.m, in Castlebridge at 10.30 a.m and in Screen at 11.30 a.m. The live broadcast of Masses will continue for the foreseeable future in the parish. Saturday evening Mass will be broadcast live at 7.15 p.m. from Curracloe church and on Sunday morning from Castlebridge church at 10.15 a.m. Other ceremonies will be broadcast live by request. Weekday Masses will not resume today, Tuesday, July 7, Normal schedule will apply.
COMMUNIONS/ CONFIRMATIONS
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in Curracloe church on Friday, July 17, and First Communion on Saturday, July 25, First Communion in Screen church on Saturday, July 18, and Confirmation on Friday, July 24, Confirmation in Castlebridge church on Friday, August 21, and First Holy Communion on Saturday, August 22, All ceremonies commence at 11 a.m.
NEWS ITEMS
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OURLADY’S ISLAND COMMUNITY COFFEE SHOP
We are back in action and it is great to be back. We have asked our senior members to stay home/stay safe this year, but they are sorely missed already. We would not like to offend any of our volunteers past or present, but we would like to thank them all for their help and support over the years.
We would also like to thank all our new volunteers who have stepped up to the plate. It is so nice to give a little back to our community and we are so blessed to be living in the most beautiful place on earth. We are open every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. till July 13 then we will review again. Looking forward to seeing you all again.
GAA LOTTO
Congratulations to William Kinsella (seller Eoin Kinsella)) on sharing in the match-three prize last week, winning €40. The winning numbers were 8, 13, 24 and 27. Tickets just €1.50 available from the usual outlets. The jackpot stands at €4,600. Your support is very much appreciated.
GAA BINGO
Our Club Bingo is up and running again every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in the community hall. Jackpot stands at €900. Please support our club if you can as we begin to open up again after the long layoff.
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
Decisions regarding the Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island this year will not be made until late July. The situation regarding Corona virus still remains fluid and unpredictable. By that time we hope to be in a better position to see what is best in terms of pastoral care and out of concern for the safety and welfare of all, locals, volunteers and visitors alike. The various committees directly involved will be consulted in order to make a decision based on consensus of opinion.
PIERCESTOWN ARA ANNUAL COACH TRIP
For safety we have decided to postpone the 2020 annual Coach Tour till August 23, 2021, at Great Northern Hotel Bundoran Donegal. There is a meeting on July 7 at 7.30 for any travellers who wish to accept refund of your deposits, if you decide to leave in your deposit for next year’s tour that is not a problem. Contact Ann at 087 6677411 to notify. Thank you all for your support this year.
KNOCKINGALL ORG COMMUNITY CENTRE.
The hall re-opened under HSE Guidelines on June 29 with full safety precautions and markings as required at the hall. Hand Sanitizers, anti-bacterial spray etc will be available at the hall and all precautions taken for the hall users. Contact Jack at 087 6191349 if you wish to book a room.
Thank you to all our users for your patience and support during the year so far. We look forward to seeing you all back soon.
SCOUT GROUP NEWS
Piercestown Scout Group would like to thank Sports Active Ireland Wexford awarded under the physical activity promotion scheme 2020 for their generous grant to the group which is very much appreciated and will be put to great use.
THRIFT FUND
Piercestown Thrift Fund is open in the Knockingall Org Community Centre (Piercestown Scout and Guide Hall) after 10 a.m. Mass on Sundays. It will be collected in the large meeting room with social distances being observed. Thank you to all the supporters for their patience over past few weeks.
ANY NEWS?
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