Piercestown

CONCERT

Valda Chamber Choir together with Piercestown Children’s Church Choir and friends will have a concert in Piercestown Church on Wednesday, December 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets at €5 and will be on sale in the shop in Piercestown and on the door on the night. All proceeds to the local St Vincent de Paul.

GAA CLUB DINNER DANCE

The St Martin’s club dinner dance and presentation night will take place on Friday, January 12, in the Talbot hotel, with reception at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m., and music by Point Blank and disco. Tickets are €30, available from Jenny Power 087 9650738/ Caroline Boggan 087 9684400/ Fione Hayes 087 2984240/Mick Morrissey 086 6010425/Frank Codd 086 6593553/Máire O’Connor 087 6235064 Liz Cullen 086 3373555. Tickets Are Limited Get Yours Early.

GAA CLUB CALENDARS

After a very successful year St Martin’s Club have put together a Calender for 2018 with action pictures from the various Count Finals in 2017. The Calender’s are on sale in Pettitt’s SuperValu St Aidan’s, Hanrahan’s Shop, Piercestown, JJ Devereux School Street, School and Office Supplies Wexford Town, or contact Mick 086 6010425. Price is €10 each.

SCOUTS DRAW WINNERS

The following are the results from the 25th Wexford Piercestown scout group Christmas draw:

1st Turkey And Ham - John Murphy 4 John Paul Park; 2nd Turkey - Eithne Martin C/O Rian Martin Beaver Seciton; 3rd 2 Coal/2 Briguettes - Charlie Burk C/O Tom Mccreary Cub Section; 4th Cake /Pudding - John Kennedy 5 Hollyville Court Wexford; 5th Hamper - Paidi Kavanagh C/O Colleen Whelan; 6th Bottle Whiskey - Tony Davidson C/O Noah Davidson Cub Section; 7th Bottles Of Wine - Annette Doyle C/O Jack Doyle cub section.

Piercestown scout group wishes to thank everyone who sold and bought tickets for this year’s draw and all the sponsors of prizes.

Scout group is closed for Christmas and will re open on Tuesday, January 16. The group is going to panto on Tuesday, January 9, in the Dun Mhuire. We woul like to wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year – and thank you for all tour support during 2017.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE

A Christmas Service for the school will take place at 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, in the church.

LOURDES SOUVENIR DVD

For anyone who travelled to Lourdes this year, The Lourdes 2017 Souvenir DVD would make a perfect gift. Copies of the DVD are now available in Billy Doyle’s Shoe Shop, Enniscorthy and Wexford and in Ferns parish office or phone 087 2646410. The cost of a DVD is €20 and once again all proceeds will go towards the Lourdes Invalid Fund.

NOTES

Notes for paper should be emailed to peadar.dempsey57@ gmail, com to be in no later than Thursday noon. euro. Looking forward to seeing you there.

ST MARY’S GAA

Lotto numbers 7, 8, 16 and 20.No jackpot winner and no match-three winners.5 Lucky Dips, Jack Duggan, Kevin Power Junior, Paddy Goff, Denis Doyle, Paddy Lambert. Next jackpot €12,650.

Gym memberships are available – please contact John Byrne 087 2584723. Christmas Draw tickets are still available. Draw takes place in the Kilrane Inn on December 22 9 p.m. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year from all at St Mary’s Rosslare.

ENVIRONMENT GROUP

Rosslare Hbr/ Kilrane Environment Group would like to thank all those who contributed to the fund raising raffle and Christmas card sale that took place recently. The prizewinners were Pauline Cafferkey, Tony McCormack, Irene Elgee, David Laheen, Tom Gaul, Shirley Ennis, Jimmy Breen, Aoife O’Neill, Mairead Carr, John Morris, Maureen Barry, John Hill, Barry Brohan, Betty Rea, Joanne Wickham and Mandy Quirke. Our thanks also goes to Des and Alan Murphy of Supervalu for the use of their premises and all the businesses and individuals who made donations and provided spot prizes for our various fundraising events during the year.

Christmas cards continue to be available at from various outlets including Topaz Garage, Teresa’s Shop, Supervalu, Vera Fox or a committee member.

The Group would like to thank the Community for your support during the year. We would also like to thank our Solas, TUS workers and all our volunteers for all their hard work during a very productive year.

We take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year

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 11.30am, weather permitting.

The Group’s activities can be monitored on their Facebook page ‘Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Environment Group’ those who supported our Christmas Craft fair on December 3 We had a great morning and everyone enjoyed themselves. SANTA paid us a visit and the children were so happy to see him in his lovely grotto. We would like to thank our stall holders; we hope you had a good morning. All money raised on the day will go towards the Music Programme in our school. Happy Christmas to all who supported us during the year, we hope you will continue to support us in 2018.

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.

ACTIVITIES/CLASSES

Ongoing activities at Rosslare Community/Sports Centre area are as follows. New members always welcome to all classes/ groups.

Schoolboys/Girls Soccer Club – Academy Sat 11.midday/U 11’s Mon 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/U 15’s.

Mon 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/under-14s Tue 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-10s Wed 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/U 11’s Wed 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/under-nine’s Thursday

6 p.m. to 7 p.m/U 12’s Thursday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call Colm at 087 6087475.

St Paul’s Athletics Club – Mon and Wed on Rosslare Track Juniors at 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Seniors at 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Call Leo at 086 3103417. Find us on Facebook.

Menapians Athletics Club – Tues, Thursday and Fri at 7 p.m., seven years +/€4 per session Call 087 9955505.

Shine Bright Theatre – (Children’s Drama Classes) Tuesday, Junior Infants – second class at 4 p.m., third – sixth class at 5 p.m. Seven-week Term at €55 per child. Four terms per year. Big performance at Easter – open to the public. Call Lisa Goold at 085 1532705 or Facebook at Shine Bright Theatre.

Boxing Club – Members age 6+ yrs. Training 6+ Wed 5.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. 9+ Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Teresa at 085 1592984.

Youth Club – Come along on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m/€2 per week/first – sixth Year Students. Lots of activities, discos and trips. Parents and members can join our Facebook group.

Rosslare Bowls Club – Call Catherine 086 8177679 rosslarebowlsclub.com.

Tai Chi – Monday and Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. on the beach.

Men’s Sheds – Mon, Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jim 087 6815029.

Rosslare Active Retirement – Meet every last Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. Next meeting on November 28 New members welcome.

Women’s Sheds – Wed at 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Colette at 086 4062309.

Restorative Yoga – Fri at 8.30 a.m. Call Sharon at 086 1943527 €5pp (pay-as-you-go) Bring Blanket/mat and cushion Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Pilates – Friday at 10 a.m. €7 per class or (€25 x five prebooked class) Call Theresa 089 4620552.

Rosslare Tennis Club – Fri at 9.30 a.m. New players wanted. €2

Forever Fit – Sat at 10 a.m. Fun dance fitness, suitable for all €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda 087 9713339.

Forever Fit Active 60’s – Sat at 11.30 a.m. Fun gentle fitness. Booking Essential for numbers €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda 087 9713339.

Rosslare Badminton Club – Sat at 11.30 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3

Access for All Garden – Our Garden is now open for all to enjoy.

BOOK SHELF

We have a selection of books available in the centre, come along and pick a book (only €1 donation – all money goes towards the community of Rosslare)

BEFRIENDING GROUP

The befriending group offers companionship to older people through weekly visits and telephone calls. Volunteers are trained by ‘alone’ volunteers are Garda vetted and reference checked we compliment other services such as home help, homecare etc., but do not replace them self-referrals and professional referrals are welcome. If you, or someone you know, would benefit please call 085 8526866 for information ‘together we can combat loneliness’.

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 Eugene Cleary, who picked up €150 in our weekly draw. The next draw will take place in Tides on Friday, December 22.

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 the 22nd will be a minimum of €300.

COIS BARRY HOUSE

Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas party, great fun was had by all.

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. 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.

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.