Rosslare Strand
made for a great atmosphere and a great night’s entertainment.
Congratulations to the winning team – ‘The Notions’ and well done to our raffle prize winners: Frank Browne, Johnny Codd, Bridget Gallagher, Tony Byrne, Angela Leahy, Ken Griffin, Tina Beaver, Eamonn Black, Art Sheil, Eamonn O’Rourke and Mick Kehoe.
A special mention to Gerry Byrne for setting the question and controlling the scoreboard and to Mark O’Connor our quiz master on the night. €443.50 was raised on the night, which are much needed funds for our local station.
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE
Rosslare Community and Sports Centre will be closed for Christmas from December 23 to January 7. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas.
KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
There is a kids Christmas party on in the Rosslare Community and Sports Centre on Friday, December 15, from 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. We will have a disco with DJ Kalen, Bouncy Castle, arts and crafts, Face Painting. Suitable for Primary School Children. €5 per child. Shop will be open.
LIGHT FOR A LIFE
This is the time of year we would all like to remember our loved ones who have passed on. If you would like your loved one remembered on the Village Christmas Tree in Rosslare car park you can do so by donating €3 and a light will be remembered in their name. Fr James will also say a prayer for them at Christmas Mass. There is a donation box and book placed in all the shops and in Rosslare Community and Sports Centre.
HORSE SHOE THROWING
The annual Rosslare Horse Shoe Throwing Championships takes place on St Stephen’s Day, Meet in Redmond’s the Bay at midday A great fun day for all involved, new competitors’ always welcome.
ROSSLARE NEWSLETTER
Get your notices into us for January’s Edition. We print over 800 copies each month, going to our schools and local shops. Not to mention the ever growing list of subscribers who are emailed our newsletter each month. Think smart and get your business in our newsletter NOW – you can’t afford not to. Call 053 9132202 to book your slot.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Rose Fenton, who picked up €132 in our weekly draw. The next draw will take place in the Bay on Friday, December 15. Looking for that perfect Christmas present? Why not give a present of a multi draw, the gift that will keep giving. A Christmas present from us to you, yes we are guaranteeing the draw on December 22 will be a minimum of €300.
COIS BARRY HOUSE
The Children’s Christmas party will take place on Sunday, December 10. The youth club is now officially on the Christmas holiday and will return in January.
The Community House is now taking bookings for 2018 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 a.m. 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
The committee would like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and to thank all who helped throughout 2017. New Volunteers are always welcome to join in the good work of Tidy Towns. Contact Margaret at 086 1257487 or on Facebook.
CAROL SINGING
After the great success of last year the carol singers organised by Tidy Towns will once again entertain us on Christmas morning at 11.30 under the tree in the car park. Everyone is welcome to join in rehearsals are taking place at the moment for more details contact Margaret at 086 1257487.
CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM
Arrive early as Swim starts at midday at the lifeguards tower. Please support the bucket collection as all proceeds go towards St Mary’s Day Care Centre. The warm Soup and Mulled Wine is a must try while watching the Swim. Sponsorship Cards are available from Rosslare Community and Sports Centre.
Re: donations for the big event, we have all the soup but now we are making an appeal for bottles of wine for the festive punch please be generous. Enquiries to Ray at 086 8337324 or Lorna at 086 3942980