AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Rosslare Harbour ACTIVE RETIREMENT
There will not be a general meeting in August. The next gmeneral meeting will be on Tuesday, September 4. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Rosslare at 3 p.m. A Committee Meeting will take place at 2 p.m.
On Thursday, July 19, there will be bingo in the Hotel Rosslare at 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 26, there will be a day trip to Mount Usher Gardens, Co Wicklow, and Bray, and will be leaving the Railway Social Club at 9 a.m. The prices are KRHARG members €15 and non-members €20. If you are interested please ring Jim at 053 9133291.
The 2018 annual holiday will be to the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, on September 17 till September 21 (five days four nights). The prices are €360 per person sharing and a single room is €440. A deposit of €50 per person is required. The latest date for payment of the deposit has been extended and is now Friday, July 27. There are still some places available and if you are interested please ring Jim at 053 9133291 or Mairead at 053 9133702.
Congratulations to Mary Kirwan, Pat O’Brien, Kathleen Doyle and Ann Carroll, who were the winners of the ‘apron’ contest at the last meeting.
KRH PLAYSCHEME 2018
It’s that time of year again. KRH seventh annual Playscheme from July 23 to July 27. The theme is Pirates, the venue is Kilrane School, the time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, the age range is from three to 13, the price is €55 per child with family rates applied, the object is fun and making memories. Drinks and a snack will be provided.
The week will see our Playschemers write their own script, act out their creation, make costumes, build props, learn songs and dance routines, and produce an end of Playscheme show for family and friends, with tea and cakes served. Guaranteed fun for all. Places strictly limited. Phone Bernie at 087 7051733 to book.
COMMUNITY WEEKEND
The KRH Tops Community Weekend takes place from July 20 to July 22. Friday, July 20, will see an Opening Parade with Marching Bands, Cartoon Characters, local teams, groups and organisations RNLI, goodie bags and surprises. On to Hotel Rosslare where there will be music, games, balloon modelling, puppet show, face painting, hunt for prizes and a huge raffle..
On Saturday, July 21, at midday there will be a Selfie Treasure Hunt starting at the Memorial Park at 12.pm with lovely prizes. Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. there will be a hotly contested barrell rolling competition on top of the bank with a trophy for the winning team. Get your team into training.
Saturday night consists of our inaugural Lip Sync Battle. Get your team. work company, local pub, group of friends, etc to enter someone who will battle it out and dress up to mime their favourite characters song. The person with the most votes wins the Trophy. Come on down and roar your support for your favourite entrant.
On Sunday morning at 10.30 a.m. we will have crab fishing competition at the lagoon with prizes in five different categories. This will be followed at midday by the blessing of the Boats. 2 p.m. is the time for our village fair in the Memorial Park with stalls, bouncy castles, hook a duck, face painting, tea and cakes, raffles, teddy stall, bottle stall, pongo, soccer shootout and milk the cow, with live music by Lee and Fitzy and a hog roast/barbecue in Railway Social Club. The winning entries from the Children’s Art Competition will be displayed in the club hall all Weekend.
Don’t forget to pay a visit to the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre to see the Irish Continental Lines 50th Anniversary Exhibition along with many more interesting displays open from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
LIP SYNC BATTLE
Saturday, July 21, in Hotel Rosslare at 8.30 p.m. - Represent your team, group, organisation, club, work company, local pub, or just the fun side of yourself and enter our Lip Synch Battle 2018. Dress up as your favourite singer and lip synch their song to battle for the winning trophy.. All for the craic, get your friends and supporters to come along and shout for you and vote for you. Guaranteed fun and laughs on the night. Entries with your song choice to Bernie 087 7051733.
ST PAUL’S AC
We held our End of Season Awards and barbecue last Saturday and it was great to see so many attending. Our awards went to Gergley Pap for Juvenile Athlete of the Year and Emma Owens for our Senior Athlete of the Year. Our most improved athletes of the year went to Artem Kelly and Rob Stirling and finally our Club Person of the Year went to Leo Coy for all his hard work and fundraising throughout the year.
Congratulations and well done to Maeve Hayes, who competed in day one of the Wexford Senior County Track and Field Championships last Wednesday where she took to the track in her first 400m in the Novice Women’s category where she ran a fine race finishing in first place. Day two will take place this Wednesday, July 11, in Enniscorthy with registration starting at 6.30 p.m. Timetable of events is on our Facebook page.
We wish Maeve and Emma the best for Sunday when they will be competing as part of the Wexford Team in Round 2 of the National League in Athlone.
CARNE SWIM WEEK
Carne Swim Week will take place from July 16 to July 21. This is run by Wexford Water Safety. All levels from Swim 1 to 10 and Safety 1 to 4 will be catered for. Registration on Monday the 16th at 9.30 a.m. at the Lifeguard Hut, Carne Beach. Any enquiries or to book please contact Sinéad at 087 6559323.
Rosslare Strand TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
There will be a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Bring your teddy along to the Access for All Garden at Rosslare Community Centre for an afternoon of fun and games. Picnic provided. Storytelling, face painting, balloon modelling and much mor with prizes for best dressed and oldest teddy. Admission €5 per child
BINGO NIGHT
From Wednesday, July 4, Coast Rosslare Strand is the venue for Family Bingo night. Doors open at 7.30, play starts at 8 p.m. €5 per sheet. Fun for all the family – come and support your local community.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
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. No need to book – just register your child on the day. For more info contact 053 9132202 or email rcda@outlook.ie.
Tennis Time. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily throughout July and August. Six to 12 years. €10 per day/€40 per week – family discounts available. Bring a snack for break.
Puppet show – Rosslare Community Centre every Tuesday at 7 p.m. from July 3. Curtain up at 7 p.m/admission €5.
Games Night – Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. at the community centre. €4 per child
Five-a-side Soccer Tournament. Sponsored by Coast Rosslare. Monday at Friday at 4 p.m. €4 per person
TENNIS CAMP 2018
Tennis camp continues every Friday 3.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. A tennis coach on hand to give advice. €5 per child. €7 for two children of same family - 1st to 6th class only. Tennis rackets available for use on the day. All proceeds will go towards improving and developing the tennis courts and creating a tennis club in Rosslare. Volunteers welcome. Please call Val at 086 8273212.
YOUTH CLUB
Calling all former Youth Club members. RYC is 50 this year and all former members and leaders are invited to our 50th Anniversary Celebration at Rosslare Community Centre on Friday, August 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided. Please get in touch if you have any queries at 087 1334039 or private message to Facebook at Rosslare Youth Club.
RYC urgently requires volunteers to act as Assistant chairperson, secretary, Assistant secretary, Assistant treasurers, leaders – if you can help please get in touch via our Facebook page.
RCDA GOLF CLASSIC
This year’s RCDA golf classic sponsored by Coast Rosslare Strand will take place on Friday, July 27. Team of four are €150. For more information call Jim Hennessy at 086 1249308 or email ja.hennessy@hotmail.com.
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.
CHARITY BOUTIQUE
New2U Charity Boutique is now open 7 days – Monday to Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm.. Any donations you can make are very welcome. Just drop them into the shop during opening hours Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DIP IN THE NIP
Wexford Dip in the Nip is on August 12. This is a 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.
SUMMER FITNESS CLASSES
Zumba with Louise – Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more info, please contact louise.ellard@yahoo.com.
Pilates – Friday at 10 a.m. €8 per class. 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.
Restorative Yoga – Friday at 8.30 a.m. Call €5 per person (pay-as-you-go) Bring Blanket/ mat and cushion. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Hatha Yoga Every Monday 7 p.m. €6 (pay-as-you-go) or €20 for four classes (pre-booked) Call us on 9132202 for more info.
Badminton Club – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3 (pay-as-yougo)
GOLF SUMMER CAMPS
These will be held at Rosslare Golf club from July 10 to August 31. Camps run on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are suitable for six- to 12-year-olds. For more info contact Jamie at the Golf Pro Shop at 053 9132032.
BEFRIENDING GROUP
This is a free service offering 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
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to this week’s winner Mags Browne, who picked up €130. 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, Coast and Sami’s takeaway and convenient store. The next draw was to take place in Cushen’s Friday, July 6.
TIDY TOWNS
Tidy Towns efforts are continuing and we would like to Thank the people who have taken on board the Mind Your Own Patch idea, we hope more will follow.
We are currently keeping our Plants and Flowers alive and well with Harvested Water and we still have approximately 1600 Litres so hopefully we will not lose many Plants, also our other Projects are in full swing and hopefully the work will be completed in the coming two weeks.
Although the very busy time is still ahead we are having problems with Litter again we Thank the responsible people who help us in this regard but hopefully more will join in as the weeks go by.
On a very positive note our Junior Section is gaining momentum and what could be better than seeing the young people involved with such great enthusiasm, they meet weekly with our Co-ordinator Caroline and they contribute greatly in making Rosslare a better place, anyone interested Please contact Caroline at 085 1304834.
Our work and efforts are for your Community Please Help in whatever way suits you best Actions are always better than words. Do Good Feel Good.
A note for your diary: we will be holding our annual church-gate collection on Saturday the 14th and Sunday, July 15, we respectfully ask for your support.