Rosslare Strand
FIELD DAY DATE
This year’s field day will be held on Sunday, July 29. Book your stall now. Special early booking rate of €30. To book your spot, or formore information call the community centre at 053 9132202.
YOUTH CLUB
Rosslare Youth Club meet every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. First to sixth year students welcome. Only €2 per week. New members are always welcome. Like us on Facebook.
SCOIL MHUIRE ROSSLARE
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.
EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS
Lollitots Community Childcare Easter Raffle Winners: First Prize Dinner for two Kelly’s Resort Hotel – Mary Daly; second prize €50 Centra Voucher – Breda Heffernan; third Prize €50 Londis Voucher – Paula Cullen; fourth prize Easter Hamper – Jack, Abbie and Caitlin Parle; fifth prize Easter Hamper – Jennie Rice; sixth prize Children’s Easter Hamper – Kathleen Behan.
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-nines 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 St Mary’s camogie club.
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. The club will be holding a Tournament on Saturday, April 28, at Coast Hotel, Rosslare Strand. Doors open 7 p.m., Admission €5per adult/€3 under-16s. Raffle on the night. The event aims to showcase the talent of our community’s children, right on our own doorstep. We hope you can join us – let’s make it a night to remember.
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 – The group meets on the last Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. For more information contact 086 0692330.
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 – Every Monday at 7 p.m. €6 (pay-asyou-go) or €20 for four classes (pre-booked) Call Sharon at 086 1943527.
Pilates Friday at 10 a.m. 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 continues every Tuesday at midday 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’, and are Garda vetted and reference checked. We complement 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’.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Betty Brown, who picked up €201 in our draw last week. The next draw will take place in Cushens on Friday, April 13.
Envelopes are available from Cafe Lily’s, 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 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.
WAVES ART GROUP
Waves Art Group meet every Monday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Cois Barry Centre. Cost is €12 for six weeks, to include tea or coffee and heating. The class is run without a tutor, with members working together. Places currently available – for more information please contact Anne Marie Kearns at 087 8235387.
TIDY TOWNS
Tidy Towns are continuing with the work of clearing weeds etc from all the foot – paths, also cutting overhanging branches, and over Easter we again cleared sand and debris from the carpark.
Like everybody else we are battling against the weather hence we will have lots to do once the Planting and Painting weather arrives. It is then we will need plenty of help, Please get involved for the good of the community and meanwhile Please Do look after your own Patch.
The Community Clean-up day is Saturday, April 21, our base will be in the car park opposite Tides starting at 11 a.m. for just two hours. This is a great chance to get the village looking its best for the summer Season and it is a great chance for everybody young and otherwise to play their part, Please do not leave it to ‘someone else’. More information later but Please do put aside the two hours for a little bit of Community Time.
LOOKING FOR WORK?
This is your final opportunity to start 2018 in a positive way, Contact David Clancy at 087 7631605 or Ray Flynn at 086 8337324 for all the details.