Things to do this week...
DRIVE-IN BINGO: You’ve heard of drive-in movies, well now you can enjoy a novel way of playing bingo just outside of New Ross this weekend. A monster drive-in bingo with a prize fund of €7,000 is being held at Rathgarogue Cushinstown GAA Club in Ballinaboola on Sunday, July 10. Gates open at 1.30 p.m. with bingo starting at 3.30 p.m. All you need to do is drive in and play. Everyone is welcome to come along. Seating is available and single books cost €15, while double books are €20 and sheet games cost €2.50. All proceeds are in aid of the Cushinstown Development Fund for the local GAA club. For further information contact 087 9616251. TRAD ABOUT WEXFORD: Get your dancing shoes on and your voices in tune as Wexford Arts Centre will take trad outdoors for a summer holiday trad session for all ages in the Irish National Heritage Park. Based in a unique Crannóg setting, it will see local seisiún participants including well-known musicians Steve Murphy, Fergal O’Hanlon, Richie Sinnott and many more. This will be a free event and is open to all who are up for some fun and entertainment. Music, dancing and craic kicks off at 3 p.m. and will run until the evening. The event is supported by the Arts Council supporting Traditional Arts. SHEDFEST TY Ball: School’s out for summer and to get the party rolling, transition year students from all over County Wexford will be making their way to the Buffers Alley Arena on the night of Friday, July 8 for a special TY Ball. A disc-spinning DJ from Beat 102103 will play from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight and the Beat Fleet will also be there to add to the fun. This is a strictly non-alcohol event for teenagers and there will be a mineral bar only. ASKAMORE FÉILE LE CHÉILE: Dog lovers will no doubt enjoy Canine Capers from midday on Sunday, July 10, which kicks off a week of community events known as Askamore Féile le Chéile. The day will include sheepdog trials, dog agility, a dog show, and much more. The family fun day will also include bouncy castles, throw the welly, a duck race, and lots more. The week also includes table quizzes, a 3K family bike ride, family fun sports in the park, a children’s disco, a treasure hunt, and a meet your neighbour social. For more information and times, see www.askamore.com