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Adamstown GAA CLUB NOTES
The GAA club registration night for Cóiste na nÓg, adult non-playing members and players will take place in Adamstown Community Centre this Thursday night, March 15, at 8 p.m.
SHAMROCK VINTAGE CLUB
The Shamrock Vintage Club will hold its annual road run on Sunday, April 1, starting in Adamstown at 1 p.m. with registration at 11.30. Proceeds going towards new furniture for canteen at Coláiste Abbain. Full details to follow next week.
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy to Marie and Ciarian Mooney and family, Knockreigh on the death of Marie’s father Noel Walsh. Our sympathy also to his wife and family. Noel’s funeral Mass wase celebrated in Terrerath Cemetery. May he rest in peace.
ADAMSTOWN ICA NEWS
Congratulations to Dympna on coming third in the Ginger Bread Competition at the Federation meeting on Monday, February 26.
BEAST FROM THE EAST
Last week the country faced the worst weather conditions for decades with snow, winds and blizzards hitting all parts of the country bringing virtually everything to a standstill. Thankfully in Adamstown although snow drifted up to 7ft in places there was no loss of electricity or water.
A word of thanks to the county Council staff, Order of Malta, ambulance crews, army, Gardaí, ESB Crews, Civil Defence, doctors, nurses, hospital staff, delivery van drivers. Also to people who helped clear the roads, looked in on neighbours.
Thanks also to Paul and staff in Cullen’s Gala, who did their very best in the difficult conditions.
SOCIAL DANCING
Our social dance will take place on Saturday, March 17, Doors open at 9 p.m. with music by Philip English. Tea and refreshments served. Please support.
Clonard PARISH LOTTO
Clonard lotto results for Wednesday, March 7: winning numbers 5-10 – 22-30. Congratulations to jackpot winner Lisa Fortune, Seller Clonard parish office. 14 match-three winners receive €46 each: Linda McDonald; Siobhán Roche; Anna McGuire; Jamie Dillon; Karina; Caroline Adams; Janice Browne; T. O’Leary; Joan Keeling; Bernie Carty; Joan Stone; A Phillips; M &B Clowery and Margaret Codd.
Jackpot for Wednesday, March 14, is €4,000. Tickets are €1.50 at the parish office or any promotor. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at Clonard Bingo at 8.30 p.m. If you wish to join or be a promoter please call to the parish office to have it arranged. Results available at clonardparish.ie or Facebook.
CHURCH NEWS
St Patrick’s Day: Saturday, March 17, St Patrick’s Day is a Holy Day. There will be a vigil Mass on Friday, March 16, at 7 p.m.; this Mass will be celebrated as Gaelige. On St Patrick’s Day, there will only be one morning Mass at 10 a.m. The basket collection being taken up at all Masses on St Patrick’s Day will go towards the Education of Seminarians. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated.
Pilgrimage To the Holy Land: Led by Fr Danny McDonald takes place from October 18 to October 26, €1,395pps. Single room supplement €440 (limited availability). Further information Contact; Fr Danny McDonald at 053 9388521 or Teresa Wickham at 053 9120124.
WEXFORD ICA
The March guild meeting for Wexford town will be held on Thursday, March 15, at 7.30 p.m. Coolcotts Community Centre. Ladies, we all need some advice at times from the Credit Union and that is the speaker we will have at our March meeting. Be sure not to miss this fascinating talk from a Credit Union official.
Our competition for the March meeting will be for the special occasions table, a Bakewell Tray Bake using a 12’ x 8’ inch baking tray. Please present it having the tray divided up into sections suitable for display and sale.
Don’t forget to get thinking about a name for the café for the special occasions table too. There’s a prize for the best name on the night. See you all for some tea and chat after storm Emma.
CLONARD GAA
Due to the adverse weather conditions the table quiz due to take last week had to be postponed we’ll update you with a new date later.
We also had to postponed last week’s split-the-pot draw, the draw was re-scheduled to Monday, March 12. Thanks to all for selling and supporting us every week. Envelopes can be purchased in Centra Whitemill, Dee’s St Aidan’s Crescent, Toni and Tino’s, Marlow Cleaners, Anne Street, Scallan’s Food Factory, Hore’s Shop, Belvedere, Maggie May’s and Sharky’s. Also from our finance committee: Aidan Gilbert, Margaret O’Connor and Eleanor Browne.
FAB CHILDCARE SERVICE
FAB Huggie Bears Childcare Service offers high quality affordable childcare for children ranging in ages from 15 months to 12 years. We open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and our Afterschool Service operates till 6 p.m. We are now taking enrolments for September 2018 in all of our rooms. There are a limited number of places available in our Playgroup/Toddler room, Playschool room and After-schools room which includes a pick-up service from Scoil Mhuire Primary School.
As we are a TUSLA registered childcare service, we offer the ECCE programme which includes three free hours per day, Monday to Friday. This service is available to children who are two years and eight months from September 1 (free pre-school year).
We also offer childcare to all other children under a targeted support scheme, which offers a reduced rate, according to parent’s circumstances, i.e. in receipt of social welfare, medical card holders, etc.
Our staff hold Level 5 and six qualifications in childcare, first aid and child protection certificates and all other relevant and necessary training. They are child centered, committed, enthusiastic workers with each child’s best interest at heart.
If you would like your child to attend our service please phone us at 053 9142018 to arrange a meeting with Kay our childcare Co-ordinator, so you can chat over a cup of tea or coffee and gain some insight into our service.
Places usually fill up quite quickly for September, so please don’t hesitate to ring in order to secure your child’s place.
Kilmore MARINE SPATIAL PLAN
Ireland is currently developing its first Marine Spatial Plan (MSP). Marine spatial planning is about organising activities and development in our shared marine space. It is a mechanism for managing our marine resources and providing long term investment predictability for development and activities in our maritime area.
Ireland’s MSP will be a policy framework with a horizon of 2040, in line with the lifetime of the new National Planning Framework, Ireland 2040. It will be supported by a Government decision and informed by detailed analysis of current conditions, uses and trends in Ireland’s marine environment.
Before work commences on drafting the plan, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government is seeking to raise awareness about MSP and the process of producing Ireland’s plan among all stakeholders in the marine sector. Awareness raising for coastal communities is a key focus of this work.
Representatives from the Department based in Wexford (and frequent visitors to Kilmore Quay) want to start that outreach in their own back yard starting with the community in Kilmore Quay and environs by holding an information session at the Stella Maris Centre on 7.30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27.
This is an informal and interactive event to which all are welcome. Contact John at 053 9129922 or manager@stellamariscentre.com for any queries.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Ongoing activities at Tomhaggard Social Centre are as follows: Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Shed, 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Kundalini Yoga, 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ventures. Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art. Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Cubs and Scouts, Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Mosaic, Saturday 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Beavers.
SCOUTS NEWS
Our annual Scout Investiture takes place on Wednesday, March 14, in Tomhaggard Social Centre at 7 p.m. It’s an important event in the lives of our youth and adult members. Kilmore Scouts will also be taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Wexford.
DRAMA
Ballycogley Players are taking part in the Drama Festival Circuit. Next local performance will be March 15 in New Ross.
BEFRIENDING GROUP
Next Monday, March 12, at 11.30 the TWS will have a representative from ALONE giving a talk on setting up a befriending service in our area. Also we will have a representative from Raheen Befriending Service to talk to us about their experience.
Befriending Network Ireland visions a society where vulnerable people in Ireland experiencing loneliness and social isolation have access to quality befriending services to improve their health and well-being.
The meeting starts at 11.30 at Tomhaggard social centre. For more information contact Angela at 087 2840272.
COFFEE MORNING
Sixth Class pupils in Kilmore NS would like to thank all the people who attended the coffee morning which they held on February 25 in Kilmore Community Hall.
This practical element of their preparation for Confirmation has allowed them to raise €1087.75 for their chosen charity – the Kilmore Branch of St Vincent de Paul. The coffee morning was a fantastic community event which was enjoyed by all who attended, as well as all the volunteers.
The cheque will be presented to the SVP on Tuesday, March 13, at the Ceremony of Light at 7.30 p.m., in St Mary’s Church, Kilmore.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy to Eilish Stafford, Ballygrangans on the death of her mother recently.
THANK YOU
A big thanks to all the locals who were very busy last week clearing roads in the parish. Only for them many people would have been snowbound for a lot longer than they were. Thanks lads.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Kilmore Active Retirement Association members and friends will be attending their Spring Lunch on Wednesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in the Talbot hotel. We will be having a three course meal followed by a social with John Kenny as is normal and this should be a very enjoyable afternoon. Bookings can still be made but must be in by the 14th if you wish to attend, non-members will also be welcome. Bowling as usual on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Stella Maris Centre.
ARA CLUB NEWS
The club is organising a trip to Mount Usher Gardens on Tuesday, April 17, including tour via Glendalough, Avoca, Roundwood and evening meal in Ashford Chester Beatty hotel. Cost is €50 including entry to gardens, evening meal and coach. Contact Ann Rochford 087 6677411 to book your seat.
EASTER DRAW
Again this year we have our Easter Draw with three lovely Hampers as prizes. Draw will take place on Easter Sunday, April 1, in Londis Piercestown at 11 a.m. Lines are €2 each or three lines for €5, on sale from all ARA Members and in Londis Supermarket Piercestown. thank you for your continued support – it is much appreciated by all the members.
FITNESS CLASSES
Fun hi energy ‘pay-as-you-go’ Fitness classes continue weekly in the Scout Hall. Please call Amanda at 087 9713339 for more info.
TENNIS MEMBERSHIP
Membership of St Martin’s Tennis club is now available for this year. Reasonable discounted rates for adult single/family/ junior and student members if joining before February 14 New players welcome. Enquiries to 087 9266055.
YOUR NEWS
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TaghmonCamross DAFFODIL DAY
Daffodil Day takes place on Friday, March 23. Play help us raise much needed funds for this worthy cause. There will be a variety of items on sale in Eurospar, Daybreak, bank of Ireland and Geelans Service station and shop.
ST GARVAN’S NS
St Garvan’s NS Caroreigh are now accepting applications for enrolments for September 2018. These forms are available from the school office or by contacting Maura at 053 9134294. Forms are to be completed and returned to the school by March 23.
PASSION PLAY
Cast and choir now have full complement of performers and rehearsals are going exceptionally well. It’s now time to book your tickets by contacting either 087 6990031 or 086 8369047, don’t leave it too late. Performance dates are Palm Sunday, March 25, Tuesday, March 27, Good Friday, March 30, and Easter Sunday, April 1.
GAA CLUB AT THE RACES
Taghmon-Camross GAA Club are taking over the Wexford Races on St Patrick’s Day March 17. Save some money and buy your tickets in advance and support the club at the same time. Tickets are available from any of the club players and committee.