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 €8,700. The winning numbers were 12, 14, 25 and 29. Congratulations to the three match-three winners who received €100 each. The match-three winners were Chris O’Mahony, Shauna Murphy, William Walsh. The next lottery will be held on Tuesday, December 6, and the jackpot now stands at €9,000.
Lotto Christmas Break – Rathangan Parish lotto will be taking their annual Christmas break. The last draw for 2016 will be held on December 20 and will resume again on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the various clubs and everyone involved in the lotto on the Tuesday night. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year
FASTNET ROVERS FC
Fastnet Rovers are now selling tickets for our Christmas Grand prize draw. Tickets are €20 and limited to 300 tickets with the winner receiving €1,000. Tickets are available from the committee, managers and players. This is a key fundraiser for the club and your support is greatly appreciated.
PARISH AED’S
We’re 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 2219302 for more information or facebook.com/Rathangan Defib/
RATHANGAN HALL
Regular activities going on at present in Rathangan Hall. New members are always welcome to all classes/groups. Enquiries to 051 563039.
Monday and Wednesday Morning 9.30-10.30 a.m. and evening 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Exercise Classes with Macfit; Tuesday Morning 10.30 a.m. to midday – Mother and Toddler; Tuesday Afternoon 3.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. – Irish Dancing; Tuesday Evening 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Gymnastics; Thursday Evening 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Archery; Friday Evening 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Badminton.
AFTERSCHOOL
Sunnydays Afterschool Rathangan Homework Club service is provided for the kids who attend between 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kids who attend from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. remain in our afterschool room in the school. Children who attend from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. are cared for in Rathangan Hall. We have a designated homework room were the children can concentrate without distraction. We offer assistance and guidance to allow them to complete their homework at their own pace. When homework is complete we provide a range of fun and activities.
BALDWINSTOWN LIGHTS
You are invited to a village gathering in Baldwinstown on Saturday, December 10, at 7.30 p.m. to turn on Christmas tree lights, sign a few carols and enjoy some refreshments in the hall. Followed by a gathering in the Wheelhouse. There will be a raffle on the night. Sponsored by Baldwinstown businesses.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
Due to unforeseen circumstances the committee need to defer the annual Christmas party till early in the New Year. Come and join us in early January (date to be confirmed) for a late Christmas celebration together in a newly refurbished location.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
A small token of appreciation to the community Tomhaggard social centre are hosting a Reception for all those who have volunteered, helped and supported the various fundraising events over the past few years. It takes place on Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. So why not come along and enjoy the wonderful facility that the centre has become since its refurbishment.
Ongoing activities in Tomhaggard social centre: Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Shed, this week Christmas floral arrangements with Paula Hore 6-7.30 p.m. Yoga Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art, Wednesday 7-8.30 and Saturday 10-11.30 a.m. Scouts, Mon, Thursday and Friday 8 p.m. Drama. Reading Room open to the public when centre in use. Centre is available to hire, contact 087 6858480.
SCOUTS
The Scout Investiture takes place on Wednesday, December 14, at 7 p.m. It’s an important step in the scouting life of young people and adults. Meetings will then resume in the new year.
As usual the group will be organising a family trip to the Panto in Wexford in January. This year it’s Beauty and the Beast, details will be circulated over coming weeks. Beavers enjoyed their Christmas trip to the Cinema on Saturday, December 3.