Over the Water
PILATES
Pilates classes take place in Screen hall every Tuesday morning from 10.11 a.m. and newcomers are most welcome. Classes take place in Castlebridge community centre on Sundays from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Contact 086 8122535 for further details.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Morning and evening classes are available (no more than 12 in each class) and are tough but fun workouts with a team experience. Beginner/advanced classes and circuits for the over-55s are also available. Contact Debbie at 086 8122535 for further information.
OPERATION OVER THE WATER
Well done to all who turned out last week for the first night of Operation Over the Water in conjunction with the TV programme Operation Transformation. Thanks to Yvonne Busher, who put everyone through their paces with her dance class and to Fit Nutz for keeping everyone going outside. Congratulations to Annette Barron, winner of the hamper which was sponsored by Ann Ruttlidge of Bloom n Veg, Castlebridge.
Check-in and weigh-in tonight, Tuesday is at 7.30 p.m. with class/walking/jogging/running at 8 p.m. The event will continue till March 12. The organisers are encouraging everyone to participate not just with the aim to lose weight but also to be more active, improve health and wellbeing, and above all have fun. Please bring your family and friends with you.
If you require any further information, please contact Kate Kelly at 087 6578756 or Mag Murphy at 087 7834145.
APPRECIATION
A big ‘thank you’ to all who supported the coffee day held in the Porter House in Castlebridge, on Wednesday, December 21. A total of €1,000 was raised for the Castlebridge Day Care centre and the money has been handed over to members of the committee.
5K WALK AND PRAYER
A 5K walk and prayer for Darren Corrigan will be held on Curracloe beach at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, and will include a barbecue, a raffle and an auction. Music afterwards in Freddie’s bar in Screen. Sponsorship cards are available from Pat Ennis at Freddie’s bar. Please give your generous support as all money raised will go to Wexford General Hospital. So get those walking shoes on and start practising to support this worthy cause.
CARDS
The weekly winners of the cards in Hotel Curracloe were Angela Griffith and John Byrne. Last week’s winners were Austin Hearne and Murt Kelly. Cards continue every Thursday night at 9 p.m. till Easter. There is an open draw and all are welcome.
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
Parents Jessie and Esther O’Connor have organised a 5K fun run/walk for Sunday, February 26, which will begin at the school at midday. Registration will take place at the school from 10.30 a.m. and refreshments are served afterwards in the school. All funds raised will go to the school.
Enrolments for September 2017 are now open. If you wish to enrol your child, you can pick up a registration form from the school office or download same from the website. Return the completed form as soon as possible. Mrs Byrne, the Infants teacher will host an information afternoon for parents in mid May and this will be followed up with two induction days in late June.
Recent Split the pot winner was Shelly Breslin, who won €194.
ROSE OF SHELMALIER
All roads lead to Hotel Curracloe this coming Friday, January 27, at 9 p.m. for what is expected to be the social event of the year for the parish.
The Roses and Escorts are Aodhan Foley and Catherine Roche, Joe Kelly and Roisin Tobin, Myles Sunderland and Sharon Doyle, Colm Flanagan and Kathleen Redmond, Simon Walsh and Emma Hearne, Murt Hanrahan and Sadbh McCarthy, Paraic O’Leary and Sheila Roche, Damian Doyle and Emma Carroll, Aidan Cash and Deirdre McMahon, Graham Staples and Sandy Carr, Colm Hearne and Theresa Hore-Meagher.
MONSTER RAFFLE
The Shelmalier GAA Club is holding a monster raffle with some fantastic prizes on offer. Tickets are on sale locally for just €2 or three tickets for €5. The draw will take place in Hotel Curracloe on Friday night next, January 27 at the Prickly Rose of Shelmalier final.
ENROLMENT
Castlebridge national school are now accepting enrolments for September 2017. These forms are available from the school office or by contacting 053 9159442. Forms to be completed and returned to the school by March 16.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our condolences to the family of the late Paula Keville, Ballaghnablake, Curracloe, which occurred on January 13, especially to her partner Keith, parents Marian and Brendan, brothers Alan, Edwin, sisters Anne and Emma, Grandmother, close family relatives and friends. Requiem Mass took place in Curracloe church on Monday, January 16, with cremation at a later date. RIP.