Rathangan/ Cleariestown
NOTES
If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail. com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €5,400. The winning numbers were 7, 15, 16 and 18. Congratulations to the three match-three winners who each received €100. The matchthree winners were Kyle Goff, Darragh Sinnott, Teresa Brennan. The next lottery will be held on Tuesday, September 20, and the jackpot now stands at €5,700.
VARIETY GROUP
An information night for Rathangan Variety Group’s forthcoming production of ‘Oklahoma the Musical’ takes place on Wednesday, September 21, at 8 p.m. in Rathangan Hall. Audition Dates: Wednesday, September 28, at 8 p.m. and Friday, September 30, at 8 p.m. in Rathangan Hall. Existing members are asked to attend, new members from first year upwards are more than welcome. If you ever fancied ‘treading the boards’ then come along and meet our Director who will give you an insight into this Production. Audition material available on the night to take away. Hope to see you there.
TRX/PILATES CLASSES
TRX Classes take place in the club house every Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday mornings at 9.30 a.m. For further details please contact Kevin Cogley at 086 3656233.
Pilates Classes take place in Cleariestown Community Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a mat, towel and drinking water. Cost is €9 and it is recommended to book a place. For further details please contact Teresa White at 089 4620552.
DISCO
There will be children’s disco held in Rathangan Hall on Saturday, September 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For primary school aged kids. Music by Dj Gary Spot prizes raffle tickets Fully supervised. Admission €3
This disco is being held by Triona Marie Cleary from Duncormick to fund her upcoming trip to World Championships in Kick Boxing with Team Ireland.
TABLE QUIZ
Duncormick Area Action Group and Tidy Towns Committee will hold a table quiz in Sinnott’s Pub on Wednesday, October 12, at 9 p.m. Tables €20. Refreshments served. Proceeds in aid of river walk development.
FASTNET ROVERS FC
Fastnet Rovers are now taking new and existing registrations for the upcoming season. We are also entering and under-10 and under-12 girls’ team next season. Please check out Fastnet Rovers AFC on Facebook or contact the club if you are interested.
Our new club gear has arrived. We have two different Pack offers or you purchase individually from our Hoody, Half-Zip, Skinny Tracksuits, Training Jersey, Shorts and Socks.
MICHAEL ENGLISH
To mark Mulrankins Church Bicentenary, Michael English and his band will be performing in cabaret at Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford on November 24 th at 8.30 p.m. Tickets €20, please call 087 9136932,087 2052820, also available at Whites hotel reception. This promises to be a great occasion so book early to avoid disappointment.
MONEY FOR JAM
Calling all jam making a blackberry picking enthusiasts. The forthcoming Harvest Festival to be held in Duncormick on October 1 and two, are looking for your help. If you are in the habit of jam making, why not donate some of your produce to our ‘Money for Jam Appeal’. The idea is to fundraise for the upkeep of Church grounds at Duncormick Church. Any inquiries to 087 2320471.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Ongoing activities at Tomhaggard social centre: Women’s Shed continues Mondays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., new members welcome. Scouts. Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. cubs scouts and ventures. Saturdays 10 a.m.11.30 a.m. beavers – places available in some sections. Yoga Mondays 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Art. Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Irish Dancing enquiries 087 9364255. Hall available to hire – please contact 087 6858480.
HIP-HOP CLASSES
Nikki will be running hip-hop classes in Rathangan Hall starting September 23 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. These classes are suitable from first class up to fourth class. Please contact Nikki at 085 1416953.
PARISH AED’S
We are delighted to now have Four AED’s in our parish – Baldwinstown, Cleariestown, Duncormick and Rathangan. They are located at the shop in Baldwinstown; Church in Cleariestown; Former post office in Duncormick and on the school in Rathangan. They’re in a bright yellow box.
If you suspect a cardiac arrest please call 999/112 FIRST and then, if you can, your voluntary AED team. We will try our best to respond and our number is 086 4011688. Volunteers for the team are always required. Call Jacqui at 087 2219 302 for more information or facebook.com/Rathangan Defib/
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
The 3-act play for the 2017 season has been chosen by director Breda Hayes. ‘Lay me down softly’ by Billy Roche will be the production that we will stage next year at the drama festivals with the following cast, Seán Carthy, Jack Allen, Ellen Cloney, Paddy McGuire, Chris Maddock and Trish Boyce. The 1-act plays will take place during the Wexford Opera Festival from Thursday, October 27, to Sunday, October 30, in St Michael’s hall, Thomas Street, Wexford. For more information please contact Fintan Murphy 087 6812690.
DANCE BUS
There will be a pick up and drop off bus service from your house covering all areas to the Irish country music and social dance nights in Tír na nÓg, Wellingtonbridge every Thursday night. A cover charge of €10 will include bus fare, admission to the dance, door prize entry and refreshments. For bus contact Markie Sinnott 087 2407755 for other enquiries contact 087 2101696 or 087 6120903.
AA OPEN PUBLIC MEETING
An Open Public Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will take place in St. Michaels Hall, Thomas Street, Wexford on Friday September 30 at 8.30 p.m. This meeting is open to all and will include speakers from AA and Al-Anon.
The purpose is to provide information to individuals and/or their families who are concerned about the impact that alcohol is having on their lives. The meeting will conclude with refreshments , tea and coffee.
Details of AA meetings in Ireland can be found on www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie or by phone at 01 8420700. the year were finalised. The card school commences on September 21; Bowling at the Leisure Max on October 11 also the Cycling club meet every Wednesday, weather permitting. The guild are hosting a coffee morning in the Hotel Rosslare on Thursday, September 22, at 10 a.m. in aid of Hospice. There will be a Federation Fun Walk at Johnstown Castle on Sunday, October 2, at 2.30 p.m. Next guild meeting on Wednesday, October 5. New members always welcomed.
ST MARY’S GAA LOTTO
Jackpot €2,900. Numbers drawn: 3, 25, 29 and 31. No jackpot winner and no match-three winners five Lucky-dip winners: Mark McMahon, James Sinnott, Deirdre Ryan, Jim Murphy and Kevin Heffernan. Next Draw Tuesday, September 20.