RathanganCleariestown
NOTES
If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail. com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €10,000. The winning numbers were 1, 13, 15 and 19. There were six matchthree winners who received €35 each. The winners were Paul Stone, Damien Nolan, Lynda McDonald, Sinéad Burke, Liam Carroll and Eamonn Mullins. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, April 17, and the jackpot now stands at €10,200.
Rathangan NS Enrolment 2018 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.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The 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 present for family and friends.
OCTOBER 2000.
‘October 2000’, a history of St Anne’s GAA Club, with stories that stretch back to the 1800s is currently on sale in all shops in the parish of Rathangan and Kilmore. Also available in Wallaces SuperValu and Costcutters Wellingtonbridge, McGee’s Quickpick and Eurospar Taghmon and in School of Office Supplies, The Book Centre and Byrne’s Bookshop Wexford.
DANCE SCHOOL
Next Level Dance School will be starting hip-hop dance classes in Rathangan Hall every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info check out Next Level Dance School on Facebook.
DEFIBRILLATOR NEWS
The defibrillators in the parish are located as follows: Rathangan – on the school wall, beside the door nearest to Rathangan crossroads. Cleariestown – at the church on the side wall facing the community centre. Duncormick – on the wall of the former post office. Baldwinstown – on the wall of the shop. The contact number for a call out is 086 4011688. Volunteers are always encouraged and welcome to join the team.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Thank you to all those who volunteer in our churches and halls. Your work is invaluable to our parish. As part of our commitment and requirement to protect children, we are presently distributing confidential forms to these volunteers. It would be much appreciated if you could return these to the box in the church at your earliest convenience. If you require further information, or volunteer and have not received a form, please contact Jacqui at 087 2219302.
LITTLE BREECHES
Little Breeches Preschool and Montessori, Rathangan, are now taking bookings for September 2018. Little Breeches is a sessional service that provides care and education for children aged between 2.5 years and six years. Contact Sinéad at 087 9852960 or sineadwhite119@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.
KICKSTART PRE-SCHOOL
We would like to welcome you to our enrolment day 2018. Meet our teachers, see our playrooms. Enrolment day for children aged two to five years wishing and commence in September 2018 is Sunday, April 29, from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
INFORMATION NIGHT
There will be a public information night on safety in the home/ crime prevention and Community Text Alert/Neighbourhood Watch hosted jointly by Muintir na Tire and An Garda Síochána in Cleariestown Community Centre on Tuesday, May 15, at 8 p.m. – everyone welcome.
COFFEE MORNING
The Cousins Family are hosting a coffee morning in Aid of Wexford Hospice on Sunday, May 6, at Kilmore Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will also have a raffle on the day with some lovely prices so come along to tell your friends. All support would be very much appreciated. For further information contact Pat at 086 3739349.
MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
A Music Extravaganza takes place at Stafford’s of Tulllicanna on Sunday, May 6, with music from 4 p.m. till late. This is a night not to be missed as there are a number of bands performing on the night with all proceeds from this unique event going to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. For more info contact 087 6386236.
DAAG NEWS
Clean up in Duncormick in preparation for Tidy Town’s Competition will commence on Thursday next, April 26, at 7 p.m. Meet in village beside Sinnott’s Pub. McCall’s Cottages
There will be a Mass of celebration and a blessing of the cottages on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the evening. It will take place in the front lawn, weather permitting. Music, tea and refreshments afterwards. Welcome all.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Kathy Breen winning €123. Next draw Thursday, April 26, in Breen’s, The Dirr. Thank you for your support.