NEWBAWN RAMSGRANGE STLEONARDS
NEWBAWN SPORTS GROUND BINGO FUNDRAISER
Newbawn sports ground are hosting an online bingo fundraiser on Friday, April 30, at 7.30 p.m., so eyes down at 8 p.m.
Book of four pages cost €20, with a total of 12 cash prizes. There will also be numerous spot prizes. Funds raised go directly to the community sports ground which at this time, is in desperate need of funds.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, our fundraising efforts have been seriously curtailed. The walking track provides an invaluable facility to our community and this fundraiser will ensure its survival. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Bingo books are available from members of the sports ground committee or telephone 086 373548 for further information. The bingo books can also be purchased in the post office.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The Newbawn split-the-pot will resume in April online. The minimum spend online will be €4 for two entries. Anyone who does not wish to play online can pick up regular envelopes in the back of the church or in the post office for the usual €2 per envelope.
The draw will coincide with the Parish Draw which is held on the last Sunday of each month. We hope the community will continue to support the draw as the proceeds are divided equally between the parish and the sports ground. Thank you for your continued support.
THE LATE MARY FURLONG
Much regret was caused around the Newbawn/Adamstown/ area in the last week due to the sad passing, following a recent illness, of Mary Furlong (née Farrell) of Tomgarrow and formerly of Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny. Sympathy is extended to her husband Ned, sons Éamonn and Shay, daughters Brenda, Deirdre and Eilís, and many other relatives and friends. She was pre-deceased by her daughter Lisa. She was a well-known member of the local community. Her burial Mass took place last Thursday in Adamstown Church.
SOUTH WEST WEXFORD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
There will be First Aid Responder course starting soon at the centre. This will be a threeday blended learning course covering such topics as CPR, defibrillator, choking, stroke, recovery, common medical emergencies etc. It is certified by PHECC and valid for two years. For further information or to book your place on this course, please email read@swwfrc.ie or contact us at 087 0985706/051 389418. Please note: course will run subject to minimum numbers.
We are presently looking to fill a new Childcare Assistant position in our Sugradh Childcare Centre. This is a Community Employment position and might suit a student looking to complete their work experience hours or someone in receipt of a social welfare payment.
If interested or for further information, please contact Jane at 051 389418 or email cecoordinator@swwfrc.ie.
COVID VACCINE
The Government are planning to set up a portal so members of the public can register themselves for the Covid vaccine at the end of the month.
If you or someone you know requires assistance in completing the registration process online, we are here to help. Please contact Sheila at 051 389418 or email admin1@swwfrc.ie.
ABBEY LADIES GOLF SOCIETY
The Abbey Ladies Society is now taking on new members. Annual membership is only €20. For more information, contact them on their Facebook page.
DAY CARE CENTRE
The staff of St Louis Day Care Centre continue to work behind closed doors. We are unable to open as yet in light of the current conditions with Covid-19. We are keeping close contact with our clients and assisting when we can. If you might like to avail of our services: meals are delivered five days a week to include the weekends. Home baking by order, laundry and assistance with showering. Nurse to collect prescriptions and give advice, please contact us. The areas we cover are Ramsgrange, Duncannon, Campile, Ballycullane, Gusserane, Horeswood, Fethard-on-Sea, Templetown. Please contact us at 051 389509 or email stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com. Dinners can be ordered by 10 a.m. each day, Monday to Friday.
BINGO
Gusserane Ladies’ Football club have organised online bingo to help get the parish through the current lockdown and raise some much-needed funds for their club. It takes place on Wednesday evenings from 8 p.m. To sign up you will need to email gusseranelgfabingo@gmail.com with your name, phone number, email address and number of bingo cards that you require. Payment of €8 per card is through Revolut to 087 8372910, but if you have any issues with payment or getting set up you are asked to contact Aoife (086 2182901) or Breda (087 3844945). Further details are available on the Gusserane LGFA social media sites of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
GARDEN FURNITURE
Gusserane GAA Club are holding an online raffle where the grand prize is a fantastic patio set of furniture and a gas barbecue. The furniture set includes a table, four armchairs and four ottomans, all of which can be stored during the winter in a neat cube when not in use. Tickets cost only €10 and sales are restricted to 700, so the best advice we can give is not to hang around. To enter, just click on the link on the club’s Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages. The draw will take place on May 1 or when the last ticket is sold.