Our Lady’s Island
room at Grantstown Daycare Centre. So why not put something in every week and watch your savings grow. At the end of the year your savings will be paid to you in cash minus a €3 administration fee.
SENIOR ALERT ALARM
This Alarm system is designed to help elderly people live securely in their own home with confidence, independence and peace of mind. The alarm or pendant which can be worn as a wrist watch is completely free for the first year from November 1, then there is a fee for monitoring the alarm yearly after that.
Grantstown Daycare Centre can apply for the alarm on your behalf. To qualify for an alarm you must be aged 65 or over, living alone or with another person who meets the eligibility criteria, resides within the geographical area of the relevant registered organisation and be able to benefit from the equipment supplied.
If you or someone you know in this community could benefit from having one of these alarm please contact us here at Grantstown Daycare at 051 561016. We would be delighted to help.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Would you benefit from a Hot Delicious and nutritious meal delivered to your door? Grantstown Daycare Centre operates a Meals On Wheels service every Tuesday and Thursday for a small fee. Why not give us a call at 051 561016.
BALLYMITTY NS NEWS
Enrollment Forms – Forms for junior infants are now available from school office at 051 561324.
Grandparents’ Day – As part of Catholic Schools Week 2018 we will have Grandparents’ Day on Wednesday, January 31, To begin we will have a Mass for our grandparents at 10 a.m. in the church followed by a cup of tea in the school and a chance for grandparents to visit the school and the classes. We look forward to seeing you all on the day as we know how important you are to our homes, schools and community.
Homework Club – Our new Homework Club begins at the end of January for pupils from first to sixth classes and our Breakfast Club starts again in two weeks. This started last term and was a huge success. We hope that lots of our pupils join these Clubs.
Thank you – Friends and parents of Ballymitty Ns, are most thankful and grateful to parents and local and Wexford businesses who supported us by donating goods and vouchers and buying lines for our raffle for a selection of Christmas Hampers. The lucky winners were, Anne Cleary, Mary O’Sullivan, Sam Cadogan, Nicole Cullenton, Olive Quirke, Margaret Sinnott and Judith O’Connor.
Thanks also to Wallaces of Wellingtonbridge for their support for our Carol Singing Event.
Congratulations to our winners and to all involved.
DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night with music this Thursday the 25th by Southbound. All welcome refreshments served.
COFFEE MORNING
The monthly community coffee morning takes place this Thursday, January 25, in the Community Hall from 10 a.m. to midday. All are welcome to come along for coffee, cakes and chat – all free.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Theo D’Eathe on winning €134 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Draw takes place in the community centre on Sunday after Mass. Thanks to all involved.
GAA BINGO
Our Tuesday night bingo continues tonight at 8 p.m. in Butlers. The jackpot currently stands at €475. Half books available for our younger bingo fanatics.
LOTTO
The GAA jackpot now stands €8,000 for tonight’s draw. Tickets are available weekly through club members and usual businesses for only €1.50 each. Last week’s club match-three winners were Maggie Cheevers (seller – Lisa Burke) and Sarah Kelly (seller – Keith Rooney).
RATHANGAN NS
Applications for enrolment for St Anne’s NS are now being accepted for September 2018. Enrolment forms are available from the school office – call in or ring Jenny at 051 563167 or from the school website – stannesns. weebly.com.
PARISH COUNCIL
Rathangan parish council would sincerely like to thank all parishioners who supported the various fundraising events etc. in any way throughout 2017. We would appreciate your continued support throughout 2018.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
South East Music Festival is pleased to announce that tickets for our 2018 festival are currently on sale in the following local outlets: Rathangan hall, The Cenacle, John Sinnott and Martina Furlong. The tickets are an ideal Christmas present for family and friends.
ST ANNE’S AC
The club has commenced training on Fridays form six years to adults. We are also commencing a second training evening on Wednesday nights starting January 17 for 10 years to adults. All training starts at 7 p.m. and finishes 8 p.m. or thereafter.
SAVINGS CLUB CLOSED
Cleariestown Savings Club has unfortunately had to close. We would like to thank you all for your support over the years and wish you all the best for the future.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Billy Bates winning €110. Next draw Thursday, January 25, in Breens, The Dirr.