AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Adamstown CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, June 1, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. On Friday, June 1, will be: Mary Kirwan, Betty Cullen and Lorna Komsa. Catering on Friday, June 8, will be: Maureen Bradley, Linda Duffy and Denise Harler; catering on Friday the 15th will be Gillian O’Neill, Edel Doyle, Ann Marie O’Shea and Geraldine Thorpe; catering on Friday the 22nd will be Breda Bradley, Kay McCable and Angela Harrington. Proceeds going to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, May 18, were Matty Sullivan, Pat Murphy, Johnny Furlong, Séamus Wickham, Seán Cullen, Johnny Nolan, Pat Doyle and Owen Elmes.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
The next draw in the Adamstown lotto takes place in the community centre on Friday, June 1. Do keep buying the tickets, the big money is still there to be won.
TEA DAY THANKS
Ellie Walsh and family, Tomgarrow would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who attended their recent Tea Day for Alzheimer’s, also those who gave donations. The amount raised was €623 which will go to support the society in County Wexford.
FAMILY FUN EVENING
The staff and parents’ association of Adamstown National School are having a ‘Family Fun Evening’ in the school grounds this Thursday, May 31, from 6.30-8.30. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of extra goals for the children, in particular the younger ones.
Among the events will be: Bottle Stall, wheel of fortune, Family Hamper Raffle and splitthe-pot, Fishing, Number Shoot, Giant Inflatable obstacle course, Lucky Dip, book and bric-à-brac stall, Face Painting, Throwing wet sponges, Egg Throwing, tea and refreshments, the athletic club will have an obstacle course.
The school is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year and there will be a display of old school records. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you all.
FOREST FIRE
On Friday afternoon just before 4 p.m., the fire started and quickly spread through the young forest, destroying all in its path. New Ross Fire Crew’s quickly arrived on the scene with two brigades, but had to contend with very rough terrain, a further fire crew from Wexford came to help. They fought throughout the night to contain the blaze, having to bring water from the Barracks River, at times the fire appeared to be blazing in many different parts of the forest.
Unfortunately it started again on Saturday morning. Later in the day Coillte’s Forestry Manager Mr Liam Stafford ordered in helicopter to help deal with the fire, the helicopter carried 400 litres of water from a local lake on many trips over one and a half hours, and thankfully were able to declare the area safe on Saturday evening. A word of praise and thanks to all the fire crew for their valiant work under very tough conditions.
This area is regularly used as a rubbish dump and some months ago a car was set on fire there, it is such a shame to see a beautiful forest reduced to such a blackened state, around 15 hectares of land affected, with a cost in the region of €200,000 to Coillte.
CLONGEEN GRAVESTONES
A recording of old inscriptions on the old graveyard in Clongeen is presently on the way. Some people from the Adamstown and Raheen area have relations and friends buried in the old graveyard cemetery. Unfortunately some of the inscription have faded away and are almost totally illegible due to weathering. Your help is required if your people’s headstone no longer bears the information as it once did and is important to preserve. Please ring 087 2363903 for more info.
GOOD LUCK
Best of luck to all our students from the parish doing exams in the next few weeks.
SUMMER CAMPS
Raheen Family Resource Centre is running the following summer camps this year. July 9 to July 11 Sport and art for fourto six-year-olds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookery summer camp July 16 to July 18 for seven- to nine-year-olds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost of both camps is €30 per child with a €5 deposit to secure your place. For further details or to book a place contact Joyce or Bridget at 051 428805.
MARTIAL ARTS CAMP
Raheen Family Resource Centre in conjunction with Irish Heart is running free martial arts summer camps in Adamstown Community Centre from July 9 to July 11 for 10-12 year olds and from July 16 to July 19 for 13-16 year olds. Participants will learn self-defence, self-awareness, boxercise and lots more. There will also be lots of fun and games which will promote team building and confidence. The camp will be delivered by John Philips, who has a fourth Degree Black Belt. For further information or to book a place contact Joyce at 051 428805.
CAMOGIE TRAINING
For any girls in the Raheen, Adamstown or Newbawn parish wishing to start camogie training, the training is 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights at the pitch in Newbawn. Age group, children born during or before 2012. Contact Club secretary Janet Kelly 087 0618824 or Child Safety Officer Karen Meyrs 087 9665003.
ICA NEWS
The monthly ICA meeting was held on Wednesday the 16th in the community centre, Adamstown. The president, Helen Furlong welcomed everyone. After the business of the meeting concluded, Eileen and Jenny from Sweeney Garden Centre, New Ross gave a very informative talk and demonstration on planting containers and hanging baskets. They kindly donated a beautiful planted container for our raffle. The competition for the nicest decorated mini May Bush was won by Helen. There was three prizes for the raffle and these were won by Callie Doyle, Mary Lawlor and Ann Stafford. A lovely cup of tea was served by Cait Bradley and Frances Gallagher.
The summer outing has been set for Wednesday, July 18, visiting Waterford Crystal, a tour of the Bishop’s Palace, then on to the Copper Coast and Bunmahon, ending the day on the return journey with a meal in Waterford City.
New ICA members are very welcome on the outing, cost will depend on the numbers interested, more details to follow. Competition in June is the photograph of a Rose – size 5x7.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
On Saturday, May 19, Eleven Children from second class in Adamstown National School received their Communion. Having spent many months preparing for this ceremony with help from family and the school, the children were really prepared for this special day.
Thanks to Fr Nolan and their teacher Ms Amy Rea for their help and guidance and in particular the parents, who as we know are the first teachers of faith to their children. Thanks to Rosaleen and the school choir for their lovely hymns, thanks also to Catherine for the lovely flowers.
The following children received their First Holy Communion – Abigail Hurley, Ava Kelly, Louise Mahon, Patrick Mooney, Orlaith Ni Gabhainn, Cian Murphy, Alanna O’Shea, Katie Rochford, Brody Whelan, Emma May Whelan and Kerina Whitty. We hope the children and their parents had a lovely day and God’s blessing be always with them.
SYMPATHY
Our condolences to the Whitty and Hayden families on the death of Tommy Whitty, Oldcourt, who died on Tuesday, May 15, Predeceased by his wife Bernie (Hayden), Tommy was a lifelong pioneer. In his earlier life he was deeply involved in drama, a staunch Fianna Fail supporter and a member of the VEC.
He fought tirelessly for our Vocational School to prevent cut backs in the early eighties. He was convinced that a good education was the way forward for our young people. He lived to see his dream come to fruition a few years ago with the building of a fine new college at Adamstown Cross.
Tommy will be sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. His funeral Mass was celebrated recently in St Abban’s Church with burial with the adjoining cemetery. May his kind soul rest in peace.
SYMPATHY also to the Rothwell family on the death of Percy Rothwell, Borovale on Sunday, May 13. His funeral service took place in St Peter’s Church, Rossdroit with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. May his kind soul rest in peace.
Our sincere sympathy to Nell and Patsy Asple and all the family on the sad death of Ciara, also to her relatives and friends in the Adamstown Area. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Bree-Galbally BREE AC
The club will be represented at the Ballon Rathoe Open Sports on this Sunday and at the Leinster Team Event on the Bank Holiday. Entries for under-9 to under-13 Leinster Championships are now due.
PATRONS
Ballybrennan Patron will be on Friday, July 20, at 7.30 p.m. Bree Patron will be on Sunday, August 19, commencing in Clonmore at 1.30 p.m., Bree New Cemetery 2 p.m., Bree Old Cemetery 2.30 p.m. and concluding with Benediction in the church.
CYCLING SAFETY
Bree NS are currently implementing a programme of cycling safety for students.
Signs have been erected along approach roads to the village and we again renew our appeal that all road users be aware that as part of the programme children will be cycling on these roads and we ask for your patience and care as they master this new skill.
BREE CEP PROJECT
Bree CEP Project Ltd is currently seeking applicants for the following positions; Childcare Assistants, General Maintenance, Clerical Assistant and Community Centre Cleaner. For further information contact Project Office 053 9247613.
ROWING CLUB
Get Going and Get Rowing with Edermine Ferry Rowing Club. Regular training for the 2018 season has resumed and they look forward to welcoming back current members and seeing lots of new faces too. For more details see the Edermine Ferry Rowing Club Public Facebook page or contact Carmel Devereux, club secretary at 087 4146813 (evenings).
Clonard LOTTO RESULTS
Clonard lotto results for Wednesday, May 23: winning numbers 7, 15, 27 and 28; no jackpot winner. Two match-three winners receive €325 each: Margaret Malone, and Mary O’Connor. Jackpot for Wednesday, May 30, is €11,150. Tickets are €1.50 at the parish office or any promoter. 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 NOTES
The annual Sacred Heart Novena will begin on Thursday, May 31, at 10 a.m. Mass and will conclude on the feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday, June 8, The Novena Prayers will be prayed at all Masses, please join us for the Novena.
A presentation to Sister Mary Rowsome will take place on Friday, June 8, at 7 p.m. evening Mass. Refreshments afterwards in the hall.
WEXFORD V GALWAY MATCH
Please note due to the Wexford v Galway match on Saturday, June 2, in Wexford Park which commences at 5 p.m., the vigil Mass will take place at 5.30 p.m.
SVP FURNITURE SALE
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold a Furniture and bric-à-brac sale in St Michael’s Hall, Thomas Street on Friday, June 1, from 10 a.m. – 12.45 p.m. All proceeds in aid of the society.
CLONARD GAA
Only three weeks to go to our inaugural golf classic on Friday, June 15, at Wexford Golf Club. Teams of four cost €160 per team. Dinner will be provided. Recreational (Non-GUI) Golfers are welcome. For a tee off time contact Tom McLoughlin at 087 6184344 or email maclochlainnt@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Anne and Con on winning the split-thepot draw which was sold by our Vice-president Mr Aiden Gilbert. Envelopes are on sale now. Thanks to all for supporting us weekly. The split-the-pot draw is now available online at clonard. ie.
The Ballagh GOLF CLASSIC
The Ballagh Boxing Club will hold a golf classic in Enniscorthy Golf Club on Friday, June 15. All proceeds will go towards equipment for the new premises. For full information please ring 086 6237409 or 086 8435477 or contact any committee member.
‘SPLIT – THE – POT’
It costs just €2 to play and envelopes can be found in all local businesses:
Tim’s Chippers, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Thank you for your support.
ANNUAL PATRON
The patron in the Ballagh will be held, as usual, on the first Sunday of July, commencing at 2 p.m. The Oulart Patron will be held on Sunday, June 24.
GAA ACTION
Well done to the senior hurlers on their league victory, away to Cloughbawn, last Wednesday. The score was five goals 22 points to two goals 16 points. The intermediate hurlers are at home to Monageer-Boolavogue on Tuesday, May 29, at 8 p.m. Well done to Simon Roche, who was selected to represent the club at the Féile Skills in Ferns.
FOOTGOLF
Keep Saturday, June 16, free for a Footgolf Fundraiser at Blackwater in aid of Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club and underage hurling. Footgolf is a great Family Fun Day and it is expected that there will be an enthusiastic response to this event. To book your tee times please contact Patrick Fortune (087 9339950).
FIRST RESPONDERS
The next meeting of Oulart-The Ballagh Community First Responders will be held tonight, Tuesday, May 29, at 7.30 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre. If you are interested in joining the group please come along to this meeting. Contact Vickie for further information (087 7780749).