Rosslare Strand

CHARITY BOUTIQUE

Massive Sale Now On at New two U Charity Boutique. If you are doing a clear out please think of us and drop your unwanted items into the shop during opening hours Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donations greatly appreciated.

SCOIL MHUIRE

Enrolments will now be taken for September 2018. Please call to the school office any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to collect an Admission Booklet.

Cleaner Vacancy - Part-time cleaning position -17.5 hours a week. Applicants must submit a CV with cover letter to Fr. James Murphy, Chairperson of BOM, Parochial House, Rosslare, on or before Monday January 29, by post or by hand. Interviews will be held on Thursday February 1. If you require further information contact Anne Marie Carthy, Principal at 053 9132501.

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 Saturday 11 a.m. to midday/under-11s Monday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-15s Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/ under-14s Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-10s Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/under-11s Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/under-9s Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/ under-12s 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 Friday 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 to 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+ Wednesday 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 – New members wanted. Come along on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m/€2 per week/ first to sixth year students. Lots of activities, discos and trips. Parents and members can join our Facebook group.

Rosslare Bowls Club – Call Catherine at 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 at 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 – Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Colette at 086 4062309. Restorative Yoga – Friday at 8.30 a.m. Call Sharon at 086 1943527 €5 per person (pay-as-you-go) Bring Blanket/mat and cushion Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Hatha Yoga – Starting Monday, January 29, at 7 p.m. €6 (pay-asyou-go) or €20 for four classes (pre-booked) Call Sharon at 086 1943527.

Pilates – Back soon Call Theresa at 089 4620552.

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

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

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

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

WALKING FOOTBALL

The Walking Football programme is starting on Tuesday, January 23, at Rosslare Strand. This initiative from the FAI is available to players 50 years + with an emphasis on keeping active in a relaxed and fun environment with the post match cuppa lasting longer than the game. If you wish to register your interest please call 053 9132202 or find us on Facebook at CoachYMcGrath.

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.

ROSSLARE NEWSLETTER

Have you got something happening in your local club? Get your notices into us for February’s Edition. Only selected dates are still available. 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 Mick Rea, who picked up €137, in our draw last week. The next draw will take place in Cushen’s on Friday, January 26.

Do you have family or relatives away from home? If you think they would like to play please tell them to contact us via Facebook.

Envelopes are available from Cushen’s Tagoat, Nosh N Coffee, The Enterprise centre, The Lotus Restaurant, Turners Garage, Lollitots, Tides, The Bay, The Bay fish and chip, Centra, Cois Barry House, Kelly’s Hotel Swimming Pool, The Pharmacy, The Hospital Shop, Wild and Native and Sami’s takeaway and convenient store.

COIS BARRY HOUSE

The youth club is on break and will return in January.

The Waves Community Art Group have returned – to book a place, please contact Anne Marie at 087 8235387.

Sound Bath classes will start in January, contact Caroline at 087 8303801 for more information or to book a place.

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.

The Community House is now taking bookings for 2018 so if you want to hold a party or meeting etc, please contact David Clancy at 087 7631605.

TIDY TOWNS

We are now back in harness and raring to go, making big plans for 2018. But plans will not move from paper to reality without your help and support. Make a new year’s resolution to Join the Winning Team and help your village, Contact Margaret at 086 1257487 or on Facebook.

Looking for work – Want to start 2018 in a positive way? Contact David Clancy at 087 7631605 or Ray Flynn on 086 8337324 for all the details.