AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Rathangan Cleariestown COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €11,200. The winning numbers were 9, 13, 23 and 24. There were six matchthree winners who received €35 each. The winners were Seán Clarke, Seán Stanners, R Cleary, Bridget Sutton, Maura Furlong and PJ Maloney. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, May 29, and the jackpot now stands at €11,400.
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.
CÚL CAMP
This year’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp for both boys and girls covering football, hurling and camogie will take place in St Anne’s GAA Club grounds from Monday, July 16, to Friday, July 20. Children will get to learn GAA games from qualified coaches in a safe and fun environment. Children from six to 13 years.
Cost of Cúl Camp this year is as follows: First Child €60, second Child €50, third child and subsequent children €40 each. To register your child for Cúl Camp this year click on the following link: kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie/booking/online/
To celebrate the return of this summer’s Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, Kellogg’s are giving you the chance to win €100 to spend on sports gear every day. Everyone, who registers for a Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp can enter the competition. To enter, pick up a promotional pack of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies in stores. You will need the last four digits of the barcode from your Kellogg’s promotional pack and answer a simple question. Good Luck.
PATRON DATES
Dates for 2018: Killag – Monday, August 6, at 7 p.m.; Kilcowan – Monday, August 6, at 8 p.m.; Duncormick – Tuesday, August 7, at 7 p.m.; Ambrosetown – Tuesday, August 7, at 8 p.m.; Rathangan old cemetery – Sunday, August 12, after 11 a.m. Mass; Rathangan new cemetery – Wednesday, August 15, at 2 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Paula Dunphy winning €114. Next draw Thursday, May 31, in Breens, The Dirr. Thank you for your support.
TRACTOR RUN
There will be a tractor, car and bike road run, on Sunday, June 17, in aid of Rathangan Parish development fund starting at 12.30. Walkers are also welcome on the day, refreshments will be served afterwards in Rathangan bar, donations of confectionery are needed on the day thanks. Contacts John Sinnott 087 2453641/Martina Furlong 086 3509600.
CLEARIESTOWN PATRONS
Please note due to the declining attendance at the patrons in the old cemeteries the following changes for the future: Patron prayers in Kilmannon at 6.30 p.m. on Friday, June 29, followed by Mass in Cleariestown church at 7 p.m. Patron prayers in Ballyconnick cemetery at 7.30 p.m.
COFFEE/CAKE SALE
A coffee morning and cake sale in aid of Relay for Life Irish Cancer Society will be hosted by the McCormack family, Ballymitty on June 2 between 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. in Carrig-on Bannow Community Centre. Have a nice cake, cuppa and chat.
BRIDGETOWN PLC COURSE
Bridgetown College invite applications for our course as an introductory course to Information Technology Skills or as an advanced course where skills can be refined and updated.
Our PLC students enjoy a relaxed learning atmosphere which is totally different to the Leaving Certificate regime, where team teaching and self-guided learning are encouraged as well as tuition on a one-to-one basis. Learners work at their own pace to take on as much or as little of the course as they require. It is possible, in consultation with tutors, to complete the course over two years providing a chance for parents/ students/mature learners to complete four modules each year on a reduced timetable.
We are also keen to accept applications from students who did not progress to college following their Leaving Certificate exam in 2017 or previous years. Often students need a year out of the system to contemplate their future careers. We believe that this time is best spent on the PLC Course, thereby offering students the chance to improve their IT skills and prepare for the demands of further education with regard to preparing assignments, reports, projects in university or college.
We also accept applications from students who dropped out of school prior to the Leaving Certificate and offer an opportunity for all students to complete these PLC modules with supervised tuition tailored to the needs of each individual. No prior learning is necessary as all modules are taught on the basis that everyone is starting from the beginning.
All places are filled on a first come first served basis so please apply now rather than waiting till September.
Rosslare Harbour ENVIRONMENT GROUP
As the Tidy Towns Adjudicators will be in the area shortly, Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environment Group would encourage everyone to make an effort to keep their area clean and tidy. Now is the time to paint that wall and to tidy up the garden. Please don’t forget the bit outside of your property that we just couldn’t get to. Every little help is appreciated. The group meets up every Wednesday evening at 18.30 and on Saturday mornings at 09.30 in the Memorial Park if you wish to assist us in our endeavours.
A WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) cage only for small Household electrical goods such as toasters, kettles, electric drills and a container for the recycling of fluorescent tubes is situated at the back of the Railway Social Club. It is open on Saturday Mornings between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m., weather permitting.
The group’s activities can be monitored on their Facebook page ‘Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environment Group’
GALA CONCERT
KRH Tops Community Group will host a Gala Concert in aid of parish funds and Community Events on Thursday, June 14, at 7.30 p.m. in St Patrick’s Church. All money raised will go to Church/parish funds and the community summer festival. George Lawlor, Tony Carty, Bride Street Folk Group, The Keane Sisters, Fintan Cleary, Emma Hore, Denis Comerford and Ron O’Rourke, and senior and junior members of KRH Tops Group will be performing. An evening of beautiful music and song is promised and tickets are €10 and available from cast members or on the door on the night.
SAVE THE DATES
KRH Tops Community Weekend takes place over the weekend of July 20/21/22. A summer festival full of fun, games, music, competitions, parade, performances, food and craic for all the family.
This is followed by the seventh annual summer Playscheme from Monday, July 23, to Friday, July 27, with drama, music, song, dance, prop and costume making and end of week performance with refreshments served. Our Playscheme this year is Pirates. All details to follow..
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Due to popular demand, our all-Ireland Winning Production of ‘The Night Alive’ by Conor McPherson will be staged again for one final time on Friday, June 8, in the Dun Mhuire Theatre, Wexford. Tickets, €15 can be purchased at the door on the night. This performance will be in aid of a very worthy cause; The Wexford Rape Crisis Centre. Looking forward to seeing you all on the night.
ICA GUILD NEWS
The May meeting of Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour ICA Guild took place on Wednesday, May 2, in the community centre Kilrane. Kay Creane president welcomed all members to the meeting.
The president congratulated the following members on their recent successes: Mary O’Byrne on being a member of the winning team at Federation bowling competition held on April 29; Aileen Ironside on her success at Dublin Sugar Craft National Competitions; Ballycogley Players on winning the all-Ireland Drama
The cycling is now taking place each Wednesday morning. Bowling has finished for the summer. Mary O’Byrne had the highest score for the year. Mary also won the highest number of competitions during the year. Aileen Ironside won the raffle and Nuala Wickham won the monthly competition.
The guild are visiting Bloom on Thursday, May 31, and Woodstock House and Gardens Inistioge on Wednesday, June 6. This will conclude activites for 2017/2018. The next meeting of the guild will be held in September.
RNLI GOLF CLASSIC
The annual Rosslare RNLI golf classic will take place on Friday, June 29, from 8 a.m. in Rosslare Golf Club. Teams of four cost €120 to enter. To book a tee time please contact Rosslare Golf Club Pro Shop at 053 9132203.
Sponsorship of tee boxes or greens is available from €50. For further information please contact Alan; 087 6812350, Tommy; 086 3350578 or Trish; 087 7159327.
ST PAUL’S AC
We had three athletes competing in the Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships last weekend in Santry, Gergely Pap was first up representing CBS Wexford in the Intermediate Shott Put and Discus where he was in flying form finishing in 2nd in the Shot and 3rd in the Discus. Danika Gilshinan representing Loreto Wexford took to the track in a very competitive filed in the Intermediate 800m where she was just outside the medals. Maeve Hayes, also representing Loreto Wexford, was 2nd in the intermediate High Jump. Gergley and Maeve now progress to the All Ireland Schools Championships on Saturday 2nd June.
We also had two of our senior athletes in action in the County Senior Road Race last Weekend - Ger Maloney and Yvonne Clooney Congratulations and well done to all.
Day 2 of the County Track & Field Championshops takes place on Sunday May 27 at the Hub in Enniscorthy, starting at 11 a.m.
Rosslare Strand FIELD DAY
This year’s field day will be held on Sunday, July 29. Stall spaces are filling fast – some availability remaining. €30 per stall. To book your spot, or for more information call the community centre at 053 9132202.
GOLF CLASSIC
The RCDA golf classic 2018 Sponsored by Coast Rosslare Srand will take place on Friday, July 27. Team of four €150. For more information call Jim Hennessy at 086 1249308 or email ja.hennessy@hotmail.com.
SUMMER CAMP 2018.
The hugely popular summer camp at Rosslare Sports and Community Centre opens on July 2 and runs till the end of August from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is €15 per day per child or €65 per week. For more info contact 053 9132202 or email rcda@outlook.ie.
DIP IN THE NIP
The Wexford Dip in the Nip on August 12. Fundraising event for Wexford Hope Cancer Support Centre. Calling all women to feel empowered. Bring your scars and be proud of who you are. Secret Location given to Participants – Strictly NO Cameras – NO Kids. Find us on Facebook for registration details Call 053 9132202 or 087 6804279.
SWIM WEEK
Swim Week and Water Safety Week will take place from July 9 to July 14 at 10 a.m. Registration on Sunday, July 8, from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information and to book call Eliz at 087 2470493.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Roy Ryan, who is this week’s winner, Roy played for the first time and picked up €130. A real case of beginners luck., What will you pick up this week? Nothing if you’re not in. 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. The next draw will take place in Tides on Friday, June 1.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
A vacancy has arisen on the local community employment scheme if you feel you may be eligible or you require more information please contact 086 8337324.
TIDY TOWNS
Dog dirt is the scourge of the country and Rosslare is not immune, in fact we have lots of the stuff. Dog dirt is dangerous especially to the health of our children, if you don’t believe me google it. It is bad enough on your shoes or clothes but nobody wants to see a child loose his or her sight. So Dog Owners pick it up and bin it!
Great work has been done over the past week including Planting, Weeding, Watering, Painting and Litter picking. As always we welcome help in whatever form and from whoever, it is all about improving our community and good progress is being made.
Unfortunately there are a small number of people who feel entitled to dump their Household Rubbish wherever and whenever they wish.
A lot of effort and money has gone into up-grading the area around the Bottle Banks at the rear of the Toilet Block. Regardless, on Tuesday/Wednesday five Black Bin Bags full of domestic rubbish were actually thrown over the Bottle Bins into the closed off area.
Having talked with the Environmental Dept of Wexford Council it has been decided to operate new cameras in the area, this might or might not solve the problem but we do ask all people to be vigilant and help us in this matter before it gets out of hand. It is a case of just a few spoiling things for the majority.
We are in the process of introducing Community Notice Boards and we are asking for the co-operation of everyone to use the Boards rather than ‘Fly Posting ‘on the Electricity Poles/ lampposts etc. We all have to be more environmentally responsible and we have to consider the alternative methods of Advertising examples Face-Book, Emails, I Phones, Twitter and all the other electronic methods.
This Poster Free idea is not new in fact many towns in the county have successfully introduced it and their experience is that it is necessary to have full co-operation, we are providing alternatives and are asking for co-operation. Don’t forget – Mind Your Own Patch.