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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 a.m. on Friday Morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €7,000. The winning numbers were 6, 7, 13 and 16. There was two matchthree winners who received €100 each. The winners was Peter Colfer and Colm Rossister. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, December 12, and the jackpot now stands at €7,200.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
The senior citizens New Year Party takes place in the Rathangan Bar on Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Invitations will be delivered around December 15. Any enquiries please contact Gerry at 087 6951360.
LITTLE BREECHES
Rathangan’s Little Breeches Preschool and Montessori offers a warm and welcoming environment where children can explore, play and learn in our outdoor and indoor environments. Limited places are still available for this term and we are now taking bookings for the Spring and summer terms. Contact Sinéad at 087 9852960 or sineadwhite119@ gmail.com for more information or to book your place.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Parent and Toddler Group m in Rathangan Hall, Tuesday mornings from 10.30 – midday Babies to pre-school age. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat.
CHURCH DOOR
In an effort to maintain better heat and comfort in the church it has been decided to close the main door for the winter months during Mass times on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. Entry will be through the side door (scar door) and the tower door if necessary. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
FASTNET ROVERS FC
We are delighted to have been allocated €71k towards our clubhouse development from the Sports Capital Grant allocations. The hard work starts now in securing the remaining funding required to make this a reality. We want to thank all those who helped us get both the planning application and grant application approved. This includes local community groups, our neighboring sports organisations, parents, volunteers and most importantly our club members young and old. We look forward to everyone’s continued support to help us get this initiative off the ground.
DANCEFIT
Dancefit continues every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in Rathangan Hall. These are fun high energy ‘pay-as-you-go’ fitness classes. Please call Amanda 087 9713339 for more info.
MCCALL’S COTTAGES
A big welcome home to Ann Cullen who has moved back from living in New Ross to live at No 2. Also to Peggy Rankin who has moved into No 4 after years of living in UK and in Dublin. Ann and Peggy both grew up close by and look forward to happy times renewing old acquaintances. We also welcome Maisie Ross, from Clonmines, who is moving into No 3 this week-end. We hope that all will find happiness and peace at McCall’s Cottages. No 1, 5 and 6 are still available for anyone with local connection who is over 54 and qualifies for a social house.
RATHANGAN N.S.
Applications for enrolment for St. Anne’s N.S. are now being accepted for September 2018. Enrolment forms are available from the school office - call in or ring Jenny on (051) 563167 or from the school website - www. stannesns.weebly.com
ST ANNE’S AC
Be sure to join us for our Registration Night on Friday, December 15, from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., in Rathangan Hall to chat with our coaches about exciting developments, and register for the coming season. See you there, and further details available on St Anne’s Athletics Seniors Facebook page.
YOGA
Wednesday, December 20, will mark the end of classes for 2017, but Julie will be returning to Rathangan Hall in the new year from Wednesday, February 21.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
A large Crowd enjoyed the Christmas Tree Lighting in Duncormick on Saturday Night last the Lights were switch on by Sammy with Carols from the Rathangan choir, followed by great session in Sammy’s.
The following are the winners of the Raffle: Hamper – Nicky O’Neill (Tortoise); Turkey – Ciaran Mernagh; Quilt – Anne Marie Hunt; Voucher – Adrian Casey; Voucher – Mona Ffrench; Wine – Ollie Parle; Brandy – Ann Cahill; Cake and Pudding – Margaret Brogan; Chocolates – Seán Monaghan (The Pro); Chocolates – Declan Roche. A Big Thank You to everyone who supported the night in anyway.
SYMPATHY
We extend sympathy to Pat Jordan, Reahouse, on the death of her father Tommy Cousins, Ballask, Kilmore during the week. May he rest in peace. Card sale fundraiser will take place on Friday, December 15, at Murphy’s SuperValu from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Environment Group’s Christmas Cards are presently available from various outlets including Caroline’s Cafe, Topaz Garage, SuperValu, Teresa’s Shop, Vera Fox or a committee member.
Reminder: A WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) cage only for small Household electrical goods and a container for the recycling of fluorescent tubes is situated at the back of the Railway Social Club. It is open on Saturday Mornings between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m., weather permitting.
SYMPATHY
We offer sympathy to the family of the late Tony Heffernan, Ballygeary, Rosslare Harbour, who passed away on November 16 A native of Dublin, Tony came to live in Wexford in the early seventies. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St Patrick’s Church and he was laid to rest in St Aidan’s Cemetery, Kilrane.
He is deeply missed by his partner Donna, children Shannon, Shane, Charlie, Jamie, Annalee, Tony, Matthew, John Paul, Diarmuid, Edward and Mitzy, brothers and sisters, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
ST MARY’S GAA
Lotto numbers 4, 5, 21 and 23. No jackpot winner. Two matchthree winners: Cillian Robinson, Rory McDonnell. Jackpot next week €12,500.
Congratulations to our new chairman Conor Roche. Best of luck in the new job.
6 and 12 month Gym memberships available. Please contact John Byrne 087 2584723.
RNLI NEWS
A massive thank you to all who supported our annual table quiz last Monday night in the Railway Social Club. A healthy turnout