Murrintown

disability, challenge or illness (aged 11-18 and 18-30), a learning disability (aged 11-21 and 2230) or a child with a serious illness up to age 11 accompanied by a parent/guardian, to travel with them as ‘Guests’ to Lourdes next year. The Trust also have spaces for those young people who do not have a disability but whom the Trust believes would benefit from the experience (aged 11-15)

These might be young people who have had a particularly tough time in their young lives, through bereavement or family hardship of some kind or another. Application forms are freely available but must be returned each year by the end of October. If selected to travel the young people and in the case of the family group, the child (under-11) and one adult, travel free. For more information or for a ‘Guest application form’ go to our website: theirishpilgimagetrust.com.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

The Next Bereavement Support Sessions begin with an Information Night on Tuesday, October 17, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Shamrock Room, Clonard Parish Centre. All welcome to attend. If you wish to attend please contact 053 9123672/087 1008759 for further details. There is no cost, but donations are greatly appreciated.

GUIDING UNIT

The guides and rangers had their first sleep over at the weekend, it was great fun and even Michelle learned to tie a sheepshank knot. The Cygnets and Brigins are at the cinema Saturday. The leaders have a lot more planed for the next few months.

BALLROOM/LATIN DANCE

Social Ballroom and Latin Dance classes continue every Wednesday and Friday in the Mercy school, St John’s Road, Wexford. Contact Vilma at 087 0541520 for further details.

MEALS ON WHEELS

If you or someone you know, would like to avail of a hot dinner with soup or dessert for €5, please contact Geraldine at 053 9123337 for further details.

CLONARD GAA

Clothes Collection fundraiser for Clonard GAA Club – all clothes can be brought to Clonard pitch between 8.15 p.m. And 9.15 p.m. every Monday night. If you need them collected please call Aidan 087 6285254 or Mary 087 9967925 Your support would be greatly appreciated. We need all types of clothing, curtains, bedclothes e.g. sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, shoes and handbags. Thanks.

Our under-eight boys played their final football blitz of the year in St Martin’ s. We had 20 players there and every boy played at least two full matches. Of the five matches we played we won three. On a drizzly wet day the boys played really well. Well done to all of the boys who played and indeed who trained during the year.

Jack, Tyler, Bobby, Joe, Daniel, Joe, Joe, Éamon, Lucas, Nathan, Nathan, Jesse, Chris, Daniel, Darragh, Stephen, Leo, Ryan, Ahmed and Alfie. All were invited back to the club house for a bowl of soup, sandwiches, buns, cakes, etc. Thanks to all who prepared it. SuperValu then presented the club with 60 new footballs which will get great use in the coming years.

We would like to thank all SuperValu customers who supported us with their token to help us achieve the target. And last but not least a huge thanks to Pettitt’s SuperValu and to Nicky Byrne of Pettitt’s SuperValu for their generous promotion.

Congratulation to Mary Wall on winning €220 in this week’s split-the-pot draw, seller Mary Kavanagh. Next week’s envelopes are on sale now. Thanks to all for selling and supporting us weekly.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Ongoing activities as follows: Bingo – Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points; Taekwon-Do – Mondays and Wednesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., contact Pat O’Rourke 053 9145773; Women’s Indoor Soccer – Tuesdays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., contact Annemarie Kavanagh 086 1700962; Dance Fit Classes – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., ongoing weekly classes, beginners and all levels welcome. or just come along, contact Amanda Burke at 087 9713339; Zumba – Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., contact Jaymee Duggan 086 3367386; Pilates – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., contact Elaine Dowling at 086 8431723.

We at Murrintown Community Centre are in urgent need of volunteers for bingo on Monday Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (once every four to six weeks). Should you have some free time on a Monday evening and are willing to volunteer please contact the community centre at 053 9139328.

The centre is also available for hire for children’s birthday parties. Please call the centre for details. The centre also has facilities for squash, badminton, soccer, volleyball and basketball. For more information please contact Murrintown Community Centre at 053 9139328.

ART EXHIBITION

Murrintown Community Centre will hold its annual Art Exhibition on Sat/Sunday, October 28/29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the opening reception on Friday, October 27, at 7.30 p.m. Come and visit this inspiring exhibition of art by local artists. Bring the whole family to enjoy. Should you wish to exhibit your art please contact Sandra in the centre (053 9139328) for a registration form.

COFFEE MORNING

A coffee morning is being held in Murrintown Community Centre on Sunday, October 29, after 11 a.m. Mass.

ORGANIST NEEDED

Anyone willing to play the organ for Piercestown Church Choir please contact Fr.O’ Reilly or any choir member. bridge lessons for beginners will commence on Tuesday10th october in wexford bridge centre at 7.30 p.m..contact michael 087 062281.