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SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to the Reville family on the passing of their mother Kathleen last Thursday, February 4, Kathleen formerly Whitty’s Hill Wellingtonbridge and Tallaught, Saltmills is survived by her sons Patrick, Michael, John, Desmond, Adrian and Ronan daughters Kay and Colette, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Kathleen’s funeral was in Carrig church on Saturday at midday with burial afterwards in Clongeen new cemetery. May she rest in peace.
MASS ONLINE
Mass for Carrig-on-Bannow church will be online on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. on churchservices.tv then county Wexford then Carrig-on-Bannow. There is Mass also at 10 a.m. Tuesday to Friday.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
We have a few of 2020 journal left if anyone is looking for one contact Nicola at 087 6859868.
We are looking for articles, photographs ; new born babies, wedding photos and if u have any graduation photos or old photos of interest contact Anne Farrell, Tom Hennessy or Nicola.
SPLIT-THE-POT
This week’s winner was Ann North Duncormick, who won €123 Congratulations.
GRANTSTOWN COMMUNITY NOTES
We miss having the sound of chatter, laughter and music surround us in the day care centre every day. We hope all ourday care clients are keeping safe and well we are keeping in touch with you all by telephone, however, if you ever feel you need a chat or a friendly catch up, please do not hesitate to call us any time at 051 561016 as someone will always be available for a natter. We understand that these unprecedented times can be challenging in many ways, so if you have any concerns at all we are here to listen.
Refurbishments of Grantstown properties commenced Monday of this week and all safety guidelines are been adhered to by all worker’s, staff and residents. We are aware of how important it is to keep Grantstown, its residents and staff as safe as possible. Once the project is complete our residents will have a state-of-theart central heating system and new windows and doors keeping the residents of Grantstown all nice a cozy.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Our meals on Wheels service is available for deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. This service makes it easy to avail of a 2-course meal which includes a hot nutritious main course and a delicious desert, all for a very affordable cost. Orders can be placed by calling 051 516016 or email info@grantstownpriory.com.
CE SCHEME
We currently have a position available on our CE Scheme for a caretaker in the beautiful village of Carrig-on-Bannow. If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment or unemployed for over 12 months, you may eligible for a CE Scheme.
To be part of a CE Scheme is a great opportunity to access training and to build on your existing skills or to learn and train in a new skillset.
The position involves working 19.5 hours per week. If you are interested, we would love to hear for you 051 561016 or email info@grantstownpriory.com or contact their local Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection and express your interest in the available position.
SENIOR ALERT ALARM SYSTEM
This alarm system is designed to help elderly people live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The alarm or pendant which can be worn as a wrist bracelet or around the neck is completely free for the first year and a small yearly monitoring fee will apply after that.
Staff at Grantstown Day-care centre can apply for the alarm for you. If you or someone you know in the community could benefit from having one of these alarms, please phone us at 051 561016.
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
One hundred and seven years ago on February 20, 1914, the Mexico, a Norwegian barque, ran aground in stormy seas on the reef near the Keeraghs. The Fethard lifeboat was launched, but both vessels were smashed to pieces by mighty waves.
Nine of the 14 lifeboat crew were swept to their deaths; the remaining five joined the eight surviving Norwegian sailors on the exposed reef, where they remained miserably clinging to rocks while the storm continued unabated.
Several attempts to rescue them were foiled before two brave men, Bill Duggan and Jim Wickham of the Rosslare Fort lifeboat, took a dinghy and ferried the survivors two at a time from their ice cold rocks.
The operation needed six trips in stormy seas to bring all to safety, but on the second of these, the dinghy was holed. For the remaining trips the sea was kept out by a loaf of bread wrapped in oilskins, plugged into the opening.
SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to PJ and Vicki Bennett, Duncormick on the death of their daughter Sharon last week. Sharon is survived by her two daughters Leah and Alesia, her brother Tom, sister Sinéad, grandparents relatives and friends. Her funeral took place in Rathangan on Saturday with burial afterwards in Rathangan cemetery. May she rest in peace.