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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 o’clock Friday morning.

LOTTO

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €3,800. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 14 and 33. There were three matchthree winners who received €70 each. The match-three winners were Kay O’Connor, Packy and Rebecca and Nellie Maloney. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, August 15, and the jackpot now stands at €4,000.

FASTNET ROVERS FC

We are now taking registration for the upcoming season for our men’s, women’s and underage teams. For further information including our Sunday morning academy for under-eights please contact the club or check our Fastnet Rovers AFC page on Facebook.

FOREVER FIT

Amanda Burke’s Dance Fit Classes will be starting in Rathangan Hall from September 7, and every Thursday Night at 7.30 p.m. Contact Amanda on by text or call 087 9713339 to register your interest.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

You are invited to join us to help launch our advertising campaign on Thursday, August 31, at 7 p.m. by the River Muck in Duncormick. Members of the press will be there to capture some photos for the local papers. There will be refreshments for all and some novel entertainment.

INFO TECH SKILLS

It’s that time of year again, time to think of updating your Information Technology Skills. There are a limited number of places left on the PLC course in Information Processing at Bridgetown College.

We have revised our course to offer candidates the most up-todate, relevant modules for work, or further education, in the area of Business/Information Technology.

For further information check our website, brochure or phone 053 9135257. Places filled on a first come, first served basis, no previous knowledge required, mature learners welcome.

SCOUTS

Good luck to our scout team who will be taking part in the all-Ireland Scoutcraft Competition the Phoenix in Stormont Estate, Belfast August 17 to August 20. It is a great achievement for such young scouts who have been busy practising over the past few weeks.

The team is Huan Er McBride, Seán Whitty, Danny Lawton Corish, Ava Lawton Breslin (Kilmore), Cian Doyle, Adam Ffrench (Rathangan), Senan Murray (Cleariestown), Brendan Thompson (Our Lady’s Island).

They are joining teams from 13th Clonard, 25th Blackwater, and 34th Davidstown. We wish them all the best of luck in the competition and hope you have loads of great experiences.

TUS EMPLOYEE

We at Tomhaggard Social Centre are delighted to announce that Kevin Scallan has been appointed as TUS employee for the Social Centre from Monday, August 14. for the coming year.

MCCALL’S COTTAGES

The homes will be open for general public viewing after the patron on August 15 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The homes are not yet fully let so we are still open for inquiries and interest from anyone considering a move.

Further information from members of the committee or at the parish hall or call Willie at 086 8106672.

TIDY TOWNS

Duncormick Area Action Group has once again entered this year’s Tidy Town’s Competition with judging from June-August. We are appealing to everyone to help us in obtaining better results this year and be proud of our village. We would also like to ask everyone to use the litter bins provided in the village. Kids Camps – July and August. Kids Golf Camp – July and August.

LOLLITOTS

Lollitots Community Childcare will be holding car boot sales throughout the summer. The next one will be held on Sunday, August 20. The venue will be the school field beside Rosslare Golf Club. Admission €2, Cars €10 and Vans €20. Gate will open at 8 a.m. and sales will start at 8.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Future car boot sale dates will be Sunday, August 6, and 13. For further information contact Lollitots at 053 9132770.

The Lollitots summer camp continues to Friday, August 18. The cost per day is €13 or €55 for five days. The times are from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The age groups are 3-7 and 7-12. Lots of fun activities and camp games are planned by our qualified and professional childcare staff. For further information contact Debbie or Paula at 053 9132770.

ACTIVITIES/CLASSES

Ongoing activities at Rosslare Community/Sports Centre area are as follows.

Forever Fit Active 60’s – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. Fun gentle fitness. Booking Essential to know numbers €8 (payg) Call Amanda 087 9713339. Pilates – Friday at 10 a.m. €7 per class or (€25 x five pre-booked class) Call Theresa 089 4620552. Tai Chi – Monday and Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. on the beach. Forever Fit – Saturday at 10 a.m. Fun dance fitness, suitable for all €8 (payg) Call Amanda 087 9713339. St Paul’s Athletics Club – Monday and Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. Call Leo at 086 3103417. Menapian’s Athletics Club Thursday at 7 p.m. Call David at 085 1621700. Rosslare Bowls Club – Call Catherine 086 8177679 Rosslarebowlsclub. com. Men’s Sheds – Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jim 087 6815029. Women’s Sheds – Thursday 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Anne – 086 8293833.

Rosslare Tennis Club – Friday at 9.30 a.m. New players wanted. €2 Rosslare Badminton Club – Every Saturday at 11 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3 Counselling Service – Available Thursday mornings and Sat afternoons. €25. Call Lorraine 086 1220394. Restorative Yoga – Fridays at 9 a.m. Call Sharon at 086 1943527. €5pp (payg). Bring blanket/mat and cushion suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Would you believe it we are nearly one year old and thanks to our friends in the court house we will be with you for at least one more year. To celebrate we are going to buy a big cake and better still Guarantee the pot on September 15 at least €300.

Some of your neighbors and friends may not be here in September so why not tell them about our Multi.

Draw option. Congratulations to this week’s winner Betty Brown, who picked up €178. For more details about MultiDraw, pictures etc go to our Facebook page and while you are there Please Like Us. The next draw will take place in Cushen’s on Friday, August 4.

COIS BARRY HOUSE

The Community House is now taking bookings for 2017 so if you want to hold a party or meeting etc, please contact David Clancy 087 7631605. Taekwondo is extending their classes on a Saturday morning: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Adults, 11 a.m. midday: Advanced students, 1 p.m. 2 p.m.: Beginner students.

AA Meetings are on every Sunday evening at 8 p.m.

Spinning Classes – Tuesday morning 9.45 and 6.30 p.m. that evening also Thursday 9.45 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. come along and join in we promise no pot holes.

ROSSLARE TIDY TOWNS

Tidy Towns Volunteers continue with the necessary maintenance work of Litter Control, Weed Control and in general keeping the Village Clean and Tidy. We welcome help and Involvement from anyone who shares our commitment for the Village and community.

We have already had the first of our Review Meetings the purpose is to reflect on all the work and projects completed since January and to learn from the various experiences.

We will be having further such Meetings before the results of the 2017 Competition are announced so that we can take an objective view of the progress that we have made.

Also to consider the levels of co-operation we received from the various groups and Agencies and to identify our best way forward and how best to commence implementing the various projects that we have in the pipeline.

Meanwhile we continue to ask for your co-operation and as always Tidy Towns offer the most genuine manner of volunteering.