AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Taghmon & Camross COISTE NA NÓG
Our under-13 footballers are away to Ballyhogue tonight (Tuesday the 24th) at 7.30.
Under-15 footballers are away to St Mary’s of Rosslare on Thursday night. Throw-in in Tagoat is at 7.30.
Next weekend the Junior B footballers will be in action away to Horeswood. Throw-in on Friday night at 8 p.m. Good luck to all our teams in their upcoming matches.
Ballymore & Mayglass BEREAVEMENT
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Bridget (Bridie) Codd, Churchtown, Killinick, who sadly died during the past week and her remains were laid to rest in Ballymore cemetery. May she rest in peace.
GOLF SOCIETY
Former members of the now defunct St Fintan’s golf society are now planning a get together to relive memories of the past with a game of golf, a bite to eat and a few ‘jars’. Those interested in coming along please contact Pat Wright at 086 8572648 or Paddy McGuire at 087 9680419. We hope to hire a bus and wont be traveling too far so why not join us.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs and organisations within the parish wishing to avail of this fabulous service free of charge may do so by contacting Paddy McGuire at 087 9680419, text or email at conzarcat@hotmail.com. Information must be received no later than 7 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication.
UNDERAGE HURLING
In minor hurling 15-a-side Our Lady’s Island St Fintan’s must take on teams from Rathnure, St Anne’s, Glynn-Barntown, St James and Horeswood and kept themselves in the fight with two wins in four days. Meanwhile the under-13 in the 13-a-side league is in contention for a quarter final place with Clonee and Clongeen its main challengers. In the Enniscorthy Gaurdian under-15 hurling Roinn 1B championship the local lads suffered a defeat versus Horeswood.
CLUB LOTTO
It is now easier than ever to play our weekly club lotto and never miss a draw by signing up to a 10-week subscription for €15. Subscription forms are available at most training sessions or contact Sharon at 086 1787498 to sign up. Club lotto provides vital finances for the club which allow us to continue to maintain and develop clubground facilities and your support of the lotto is very much appreciated. The jackpot now stands at €12,800 and there is also a match-three prize of €200 up for grabs each week. The numbers drawn last week were 1, 11, 13 and 22. Many thanks for your continued support.
FREE FOOTBALLS
As they did last year Pettitt’s SuperValu St Aidan’s will supply free footballs to each under-eight player in the St Fintan’s GAA Club. A box bearing the name St Fintan’s will be placed at the checkout area of the supermarket and those of us shopping are asked to place our support your local club docket in the box. A docket is received for each €20 spent and on reaching the value of 2000 dockets the balls will be presented as last year. Please support.
AGM
The Killinick project annual general meeting will be held on Monday, August 16, at 8 p.m. in the Merry Elf, Killinick. The agenda is to provide a forum to get suggestions to improve the village. All welcome to attend.
PATRONS
The annual patrons of the parish will be held in Ballymore on Thursday, August 9, at 7.30 p.m. and in Mayglass on Friday, August 10, at 7.30 p.m.
KILLINICK VILLAGE
A defibrilator is now positioned at the McDonnell’s take away side of Kielys Centra supermarket and it is available for use by all trained personnel. Please take care of this special piece of equipment.
ALL BLACKS AFC
During the past week the club lost a very special friend, Pat Parker, father of under-14 star Cathal. Pat proudly saw Cathal win an under-13 premier league and under-14 Wexford Cup medal. Pat loved the boys and he always found time for the craic with their parents and younger siblings too. He was 100% committed to supporting the boys and was always there to give a hand. Pat will be sadly missed by everyone. Our deepest sympathies go out to Bonnie, Cathal and Cillian as well as Pat’s family and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace.
BABY JOY
Many congratulations to St Fintan’s club player Frank Staples Jnr and Maura Carroll on the safe arrival of their little princess. Mammy and baby both doing great. We are sure Micheál will be the best big brother.
ST FINTAN’S
St Fintan’s GAA Club will be taking part in the ‘Dawn Walk’ again this year on Sunday, August 5. All members and supporters are invited to join in on the morning. Club and community standing together to support those among us suffering with mental health illness. Delighted to have our hurling wall murals completed. In association with Mayglass National School the club recently ran a ‘antibullying’ poster competition and the winning entry by Cora Sinnott and Amy Jackman is now proudly on show on our hurling wall. Promoting positive mental health and wellness is also very important to us and we encourage all members of our club and community to always look out for family, friends and teammates who may not seem themselves and to ask ‘are you ok?’ A GAA club is about so much more than hurling and football and we are very proud to promote positive behavior, inclusion, understanding and awareness among all our members.
Many thanks to Abi Way for her excellent work with the murals. Abi will be back next week to finish the wall with goals and targets for the greater enjoyment and development of all our members.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
St Fintan’s ladies’ junior team played their final group game of the championship away to Cushinstown. The girls started brightly attacking in numbers and taking some lovely scores, at the break the girls led by 1-9 to 0-3, in the second half with the light fading due to a very late start they kept the pressure on while showing excellent defensive skills, holding Cushinstown scoreless and attacking with conviction and tagging on another 1-9, final score 2-18 to 0-3, well done, ladies, next up is the quarter final. The minors played their second game of the championship l in Ballymore v Castletown, the girls started brightly and were ahead at the break by three points Castletown came out strong in the second half but our girls held strong unfortunately Castletown managed to break through and got some fine scores. St Fintan’s 1-11, Castletown 5-7: hard luck, ladies.
Bannow & Ballymitty PHIL MURPHY WEEKEND
Phil Murphy weekend the official opening of the Phil Murphy weekend and launch of this year’s Our Parish Journal will take place Thursday, July 26, at 8 p.m. Music cheese and wine reception. €5 Friday the 27th concert in marquee with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Séamus Begley, Donogh Hennessy and Dan Brouder with Angelina Carberry, followed by the Tin Sandwich Band. €20. Saturday the 28th 11 a.m. workshops in the school, 2 p.m. singing gathering in the school. €5 Concert in the marquee at 8 p.m. with Lunasa, Fergal and Diarmuid Murphy and the Danescastle music group. Sunday the 29th 1.30 music in the marquee with Two Tine Polka, Green Road and Robin James Hurt. €5. 3 p.m. Ceile in the community center with music by Ger Murphy and Ken Cotter. €10 8 p.m. in the marquee Luka Bloom, The David Minnelli Trio, Anna Falkenau, Glen Foley and Steve Sweeney. €20.
OUR PARISH JOURNAL
The 2018 Journal will be launched along with the opening of the Phil Murphy weekend this Thursday the 26th at 8 p.m.
COFFEE MORNING
Coffee morning in aid of Bannow Community First Responders Saturday, August 4, from 10 to two in Carrig Community Centre. Your presence would be very welcome for this very worthy cause in our area. CPR demonstrations, bouncy castle and just a good ould chat over a cuppa. All are very welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues in Tír na nÓg every Thursday night with music this Thursday, July 26, Pat Daly from Cork. All welcome proceeds in aid of new handball building fund. All welcome, refreshments served.
GAA CLUB
Jackpot for this evening s draw will be €6,500. Tickets are only two euro each and can be purchased from post office Carrig, Seabreeze Dry Cleaners, Tír na nÓg and from any club officer down in the complex.
Thanks to everyone who contributed and supported out golf classic on Friday. This fundraiser will go towards the running of our club.
More than 150 children participated in the Cúl Camps. Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped out during the week.
Well done to Ann Rossiter and to Peter O’Brien, who were involved in the under-14 Ladies’ Football blitz in Carlow.
The pitches were busy during the week with matches from all age groups. The under-17 hurling team took a win over Ballyhogue, under-12 camogie beat Blackwater, under-14 camogie took on Buffers Alley and took the points. The under-13 boys’ hurling squad played Davidstown in a thriller of a match only to lose by a meet point.
The junior ladies’ football take on St James in their championship match this Wednesday evening good luck to all involved.
Anyone who hasn’t received their Bodibro gear please contact Joeanne at 086 3022840 for collection.
All details of fixtures and results are on the Facebook page and Twitter account.
BRIDGE RESULTS
Results June 12 first Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell second Watt Hayes and Mary Cosgrove third Anna Kehoe and Ann Whitty.
Results June 19 first John Hosey and Oona Dwyer second Mary McNamara and Lorrie Butler third Barbara Hamilton and Maria Devereux.
Results June 26 first Oona Dwyer and Maria Devereux second Marie French and Claire O’Connor third Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell.
Results July 3 first Róisín Kelly and Theresa Foley second Mick Harpur and Patsy Farrell third Carmel Kehoe and Betty Sexton.
Results July 10 first Mary McNamara and Lorrie Butler second Peter Mageehan and Oona Dwyer third Paddy Whitty and Aidan Colfer.
Summer Bridge continues on Tuesday nights at 7.30 p.m. All visitors welcome.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village. Tuesday the 24th.
Pongo in the morning, lunch at midday and a trip to Tomhaggard Daycare Centre in the afternoon.
Wednesday the 25th: Pongo/ Reiki/Nail Painting/Massage in the morning and Brain Teasers in the afternoon.
Thursday the 26th
Pongo in the morning and Cards/Music with the Two Paddies in the afternoon.
Friday the 27th
Knock Outing. Bus leaving Grantstown at 7 a.m.
Monday the 30th
Exercise with Mairead/Games/ Cards in the morning.
And Pongo in the afternoon. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Treatments Available In Grantstown Daycare Centre.
Tuesday the 24th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m.
Wednesday the 25th: Reiki from 10 a.m.
Thursday the 26th: Hairdressing from 10 a.m. and Counselling from 1 p.m. Imagination Gym and Sonas Available on request.
Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the treatments.
STATUES REPAIR
The Grotto Statues here at Grantstown are in need of repair and repainting. If you or someone you know has experience in this kind of work please contact us here at Grantstown Daycare Centre at 051 561016.
KNOCK OUTING
Last Chance to book your place on the trip to Knock, if you are interested please get your name in now.
It’s going on Friday, July 27, to Saturday, July 28.
The cost is €130 all inclusive. For details contact Betty at 087 9057391 or Stella at 087 6568207. Hairdresser
Due to the popularity of the hairdressing service, we’re delighted to announce that as well as having Kathleen Donohoe on Tuesdays, we can now offer a second day of hairdressing with Cathriona Cullen on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Please phone us at 051 561016 to book your appointment.
PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
The Mobile Library will be in Grantstown Daycare Centre on Wednesday, August 1, from 12.30 p.m. to 1 p.m. If you would
like to join, membership is free. You can pick up an application form here in Grantstown Daycare Centre.
It’s not just books you can borrow from Wexford Library, it’s eBooks and eAudio books. If you’re already a library member, you can collect a reserved book from the Mobile Library.
DATES FOR DIARY
Monster Bingo – The next Monster Bingo is on Sunday, July 29, at 3 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. €1,500 in prizes including Special page; €50 one line, €100 for two lines and €150 full house. Raffle and lots of prizes. Tea and sandwiches served. Summer Holiday Deal for children – Baby Book €2 (excluding special page).
Blackwater GAA NOTES
Under-13 footballers play Oylegate-Glenbrien tonight (Tuesday) at 7.30 at home, Thursday under-15 footballers play Réalt na Mara at 7.30 at home. On Monday night the under-17 footballers play there final group game against St Patrick’s at home at 7.30 p.m., they received a walkover against Ferns which leaves them second in the table currently.
The minor hurlers suffered a one point defeat against HWH Bunclody-Davidstown-Courtnacuddy in the premier hurling championship. The boys led by six points at half time with Mossy Murphy with the goal but couldn’t hold on in the second half. Still an excellent effort considering the lads were missing Patrick O’Connor and Jason Wallace, the final score 1-10 to 0-14. The lads are still through to a premier hurling quarter final, a first for the club. Team: One. Adam Cullen. Two. James Cullen. Three. Adam Murphy. Four. Ben Cullen. Five. Bryan Mooney. Six. Feidhlim Roche (c). Seven. Ollie Murphy. Eight. Kealan Fikentscher nine. Johnny O’Toole 10. Josh Culleton 11. Tomas Murphy (11). 12. Ross Berry (0-1). 13. Brian Óg Curran (0-7 0-5 f). 14. Shane Lynch (0-1). 15. Don Redmond. Subs: Jonathan Blake, Séamus Walsh, Rían Salmon.
The under-15 footballers enjoyed a good win over St Patrick’s, winning 4-09 to 0-06 in the championship which leaves them third in the table with one game to go.
Thanks to everyone who attended the quiz in the Blackwater Lodge Hotel recently with Lar Lacey team winning,
Clonard CLONARD LOTTO RESULTS.
For Wednesday, July 18. Winning numbers were 3, 4, 5 and 10. No jackpot winner. Fourteen match-three winners receive €46 each: Chris Delaney; Fiona Byrne; Clare Purcell; R.K.; Eimer Kirby; John Cronin; Alan O’Connell; James O’Brien; Frank Purcell; Terri Murray; Fr Robert Nolan; Kelly Crane; Brian Kenny, and Betty Walsh. Jackpot for Wednesday, July 25, €16,350. Tickets are €1.50 at the parish office or any promotor. 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.
CONFESSIONS IN CLONARD.
Every Saturday from five to 5.45 p.m.
MASSES
Saturday Vigil Mass 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11.30 a.m. Weekdays: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
CLONARD PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK.
Departing Clonard Community Centre at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 10, returning Tuesday, September 11, at approximately 7 p.m. Staying in Knock House Hotel, dinner, bed and breakfast €100pps twin/double room. €115 single room. Please book your seat with Karen in the parish office €20 non-refundable deposit required to book your seat. Minimum numbers required.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
Papal Mass Sunday, August 26. Parish pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island Tuesday, August 28. Parish pilgrimage to Knock Monday and Tuesday, September 10, and 11.
WEXARA NEWS.
Next general meeting Wednesday, July 25, at 2.30 p.m. in Clonard Community Centre.
FERNS DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA.
October 7 to October 14. Pilgrimage Directors: Fr Thomas Doyle and Fr Denis Browne. Seven nights, full board at Hotel Catolica. Price: €745 per person sharing. Full details from O’Leary Travel at 053 9233178.
CLONARD PARISH SVP.
Would like to thank all who contributed to their summer collection. Your generosity is very much appreciated. The total collected including donations left into the parish office amounted to €3,752.
THE IRISH CANCER SOCIETY.
Needs an extra 15 drivers for our volunteer driver service in Wexford particularly the Ferrybank, Coolcotts, Rosslare and Castlebridge areas to drive cancer patients to and from their chemotherapy appointments in the following hospitals: Waterford University Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. We are looking for drivers with free weekday availability and who have a car available to them. Drivers should be able to commit to driving at least two full weekdays a month. All volunteer expenses are paid. If you would like to volunteer, please call Laura at 01 2310 594, email transport@ irishcancer.ie for an application form.
POSITIVE HEALTH SEMINAR.
Are you feeling unwell? Do you lack energy and motivation? Do you feel stressed, anxious or depressed? This has become a normal way of life for millions of people all over the world leaving them feeling frustrated and unhappy. Would you like to learn simple life changing tools to be able to implement immediately and change your health and happiness and that of your family? If so come to Clonard Community Centre on Thursday, July 26, at 7.30 p.m. For €20 this 90 minute seminar will cover all aspects of health with positive benefits for all who attend. For more information contact Damien at 086 0206447 or email Health@ damienwade.ie.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage the Way, Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela, seventh – August 18, €640. Booking with O’Leary Travel 053 9233178.
CLONARD GAA
To guarantee you get your half zip for camp, please have your place booked by Tuesday night, I will be in the pitch between 7 and 8 p.m. Mary Kavanagh 087 6300824. Congratulations to Tina and Riley on winning the split-the-pot draw. Díoltóir Martin Gordon. Envelopes are on sale now. Thanks to all for supporting us weekly. Split-the-pot now available online at clonard.ie.
VOLUNTEERS LGFC
Another exceptionally busy week for Clon Vols. Four games were played which lead to three wins and one loss. First up on Monday evening our junior women played Clongeen at home, this was a very tough game, but the town girls dug deep to secure the win, thanks to our under-16 girls for stepping up when girls were on holidays. On Tuesday evening our under-14 pink team lost out to a very strong Adamstown team and lost out on the vital three points, however, each and every girl gave 100% till the final whistle. Wednesday evening saw two teams play, under-12 pink team play St Anne’s at home and also had a great win. The game of the week was the minor game V Crossabeg away, the first half saw both teams fairly even with only 0-2 between the teams at half time but the town girls work rate in the second half seen them take away a very convincing win. Well done to our senior player Niamh Butler and her county teammates who had a great win over Kildare at the weekend, best of luck in the rest of the championship.
Clon Vols’ summer fundraising draw is well under way. All proceeds will go to the purchasing of much needed training equipment. We have some fantastic prizes: first prize €100 Lidl Voucher second prize €50 Hair Care Products (Philip Rochford) third prize €50 Sports Voucher (Gemma Hayes, Recruitment) fourth prize Demalogica Facial (Beauty With Grace) fifth prize Fitness Voucher (Sue Murphy, Personal Trainer) sixth prize Tattoo Voucher (Umeg Tattoo), seventh prize I style Hair Voucher (Karen Turner) eighth prize the Hair Extensionist Voucher (Niamh Kelly) ninth prize round of golf for two (Wexford Golf Club) 10th prize Selection of Wine (Premier Insurances). Draw takes place on Wednesday, August 30, massive thanks to Neill and staff at ThinkPrint. Please support our generous sponsors of prizes, tickets €2 each three for €5.
Wexford Ladies’ Football is holding a fundraising race night in Wexford Race Course on Friday, July 27, which is also Ladies’ Day, Clon Vols have tickets for sale at a discounted rate of €10, tickets at the gate will cost €15. Training for under-six to under-16 Wednesday evenings in Clonard at 7-8. For more information about training times etc please contact Suzanne at 086 6063488,
Clonard Volunteer Ladies would like to offer our sincere condolences to Brendan Rochford, our under-14 development manager, his daughter Caoimhe Rochford, under-16 player, and to their extended family on the recent loss of Derek Rochford. May he rest in peace.
Crossabeg NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Patrick and Ciara Gill (formerly Ferrycarrig) on the birth of their first child, a son, born on Saturday, July 14.
CONDOLENCES.
We extend our condolences to Joe Carley and family, Beechgrove, Castlebridge, and formerly Ballyharron, Crossabeg, on the death of his wife Eileen, whose funeral took place to Crossabeg cemetery after Requiem Mass in Castlebridge church on Sunday, July 8.
CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW
Preparations are under way for the 78th Castlebridge Horticulture and agriculture show. Make sure to keep Sunday, August 12, free as the committee have another fun filled day planned for all the family. With all this gorgeous weather that we are having, there is no better time to head out in the garden and start preparing your entries. They have numerous classes so whether you are interested in baking, arts and crafts, growing vegetables/ flowers, photography or flower arrangements, the children’s section or the dog show, there is a class to suit everyone. Why not check out the schedule on their website castlebridgeshow.com. You can email your entries to castlebridgeshow@gmail.com.
CHURCH NEWS
Daily Mass every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9.30 a.m. Confessions every Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the Parochial House, Crossabeg. Adoration every Monday from 1 p.m. till 7.20 p.m
with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till 9 p.m.
NOTES FOR COLUMN
News items are always welcome for this column. Text to 086 1980775 or email to redcow2@eircom.net by Thursday night of each week.
NATIONAL CHAMPION
Congratulations to St Killian’s AC member Jack Forde, who won a National Gold medal at the Juvenile all-Ireland track and field championships which took place at Tullamore over the weekend of July 14 and 15. Jack took gold in the under-16 High Jump (1.85m) and to add to his achievements over the weekend, he also came home with silver medals won in the triple jump and the shot putt events. His sister Amy also picked up her first ever national medal, when she won the bronze medal in the under-19 discus competition. Well done to both athletes for their dedication to their sport and also to their coaches who give so much of their time to the club.
Ballymurn BALLYMURN PATRON
Ballymurn Patron will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.
GAA LOTTO
Lotto results July 11: 1, 12, 25 and 27. There was no winner, Rioch Fox matched three numbers. lotto tickets on sale from any club members. Jackpot €6,400.
BINGO
Bingo takes place every Monday night in the Anvil at 9 p.m.
IRISH NIGHT
The next Irish night will take place in the Anvil pub on Friday, July 27. Why not come along and join in the craic.
SOCCER
Crossabeg AFC and Ballymurn Celtic AFC will be interlinked at underage level starting this coming season, they are looking for interest from parents for teams ranging from under-eight to under-16. If you have any interest or want any more information, please contact Eoin Kelly at 086 2598311 or contact either club on Facebook.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Anne and Mark on the occasion of their recent wedding.
PARISH NOTES
For anyone wishing to contribute notes to the paper please email ballymurnnotes@ hotmail.com before 9 p.m. Thursday.
Murrintown BINGO
Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points.
TAEKWON-DO
Mondays and Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Pat O’Rourke – 053 9145773.
PARKS TENNIS
Registration for Parks Tennis Camp for player’s aged six to 16 takes place at St Martin’s Courts on Friday, June 29, from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. This year’s programme runs from Monday, July 2, and bookings are taken for the two, three or four-week period.
ADULT TENNIS
Tennis doubles for adults will take place every Tuesdays at St Martin’s beginning Tuesday, July 3, beginners from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. All other grades from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players and former member’s welcome – pay-as-you-go only €2 per session.
LOTTO SYNDICATE
Murrintown Community Centre Development would like to invite you to participate in our Lottery Syndicate to raise much needed funds for the development of the Community Field. Membership of the Syndicate costs €240. The Syndicate will purchase €20 millions plus lines and 12 National Lottery lines each week. Start date for the first draw will be August 15. For further information or application forms please contact the community centre or any committee member.
FAIRY DOOR WORKSHOP
Fairy door workshop with Natasha make and bring home your own fairy door. €10 per child on Wednesday, August 8, 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. for further inquiries and bookings contact Natasha at 089 4401222.
KIDS’ DISCO
Kids’ disco for two- to 10-yearolds in Murrintown Community Centre on Saturday, August 11, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. €5 per child for further information contact Natasha at 089 4401222.
VOLUNTEERS
We at Murrintown Community Centre are in urgent need of volunteers for bingo on Monday Nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (once every four to six weeks). Should you have some free time on a Monday evening and are willing to volunteer please contact the community centre at 053 9139328.
HIRING
We are currently looking to hire a CE Worker for Murrintown Community Centre. For more information please contact Colette Kennedy (CE Supervisor) at 051 563038 or email southeastcom@gmail.com.
Our Lady’s Island LEO CARTHY WEEKEND
The fifth annual Leo Carthy weekend will take place on August 4 and five – the festival opens with a Variety Concert in Our Lady’s Island Hall on Saturday, August 4, at 8 p.m. Another great night’s entertainment is promised with the likes of Danescase music group, George Lawlor, Brendan Wickham and friends, Intro music group, Paddy Scallan and Martina Keane. You’ll be sure of a laugh on the night with Ballycogley Players. Admission €10 with free refreshments at the interval.
Sunday, August 5, starts with 6k fun run at 12.30. Registratiuon from 11.30 in OLI Community Hall €10 for adults and €5 per child with prizes for category winners and spot prizes. Refreshments after the race and there is kids’ entertainment and live music on site. Live music on the open air stage from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with various wellknown local artists and a mumming exhibition by our good friends Drinagh Mummers at 2.30 p.m. followed by Theresa and the Stars. Refreshments availabe in coffee shop. We also have kids’ entertainment with obstacle course, bouncy castle, crazy and face painting. Finally, we are delighted to announce the return of the sheep racing which was a huge hit last time. Come and enjoy the free music and entertainment in what promises to be a great family day out. All proceeds to RNLI, Irish Heart Foundation and various local voluntary groups.
GAA BINGO
The GAA bingo continues every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Butlers. This week’s jackpot is €550. Why not bring the kids along too with half books available.
COFFEE SHOP
Community Centre Coffee Shop open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with beautiful fresh home-baking on offer. We are delighted to be open again and look forward to seeing you all. Our ‘Good as New Shop’ is also open.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Mai Grogan on winning €160 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Draw takes place in the community centre on Sunday after Mass.
CÚL CAMPS
This summer Our Lady’s Island St Fintan’s Coiste na nÓg will host it’s first GAA Cúl Camp in Carne. You can register your child for our camp, which takes place over the week of August 13 to August 17, by going to kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie, where you will also have the option to have your child’s camp gear posted to your home pre-camp.
GAA LOTTO
Well done to S & A Mullins (seller Aileen Mullins) on sharing in the match-three prize last week with the numbers drawn were 1, 11, 13 and 22. Tonight’s jackpot is €12,800.
GARDENS OPEN
Gardens at Doyle’s, Orchard Park, Tagoat, will be open every Sunday July and August from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Donations to Tagoat Day Care Centre and church funds.
ST PAUL’S AC
Congratulations and well done to Sammy, Maeve and Gergley, who competed in day one of the all-Ireland Juvenile Track and Field Championships last weekend in Tullamore. Sammy competed in the under-19 long jump and finished in sixth place with a fine jump of 6m. Gergley won gold in the under-17 Shot Put with a new pb and a fantastic throw of 13.89m later in the afternoon he was competing in the under-17 discus and was just outside the medals in fourth place. Maeve was second in the under-17 long jump with a season’s best of 5.33m. Gergley is travelling to Glasgow as part of the Irish team competing in the SIAB Track and Field Championships on Saturday, we wish him and the Irish team the very best of luck.
Sammy, Maeve and Milan will compete in day three of the allIrelands, which is the last juvenile track and field event of the year on Sunday in Tullamore. Best of luck to you all.
Over the Water DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
results of the Curracloe United lotto for Sunday, July 15, The numbers drawn were 8, 9, 10 and 12. There was no jackpot winner and four match-three winners who each received €40, Eileen Breen, Glenbough, Curracloe; Marie Murphy, Coolrainey, Curracloe; Daniel and Isabella Murphy, c/o Kieran Cullen; Robert O’Connor, c/o Billy Donnelly. Weekly draw every Sunday night at 9 p.m. with tickets available around te parishes from committee members.
CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW
Preparations are coming together for the 78th Castlebridge Horticulture and agriculture show. Make sure and keep Sunday, August 12, free as the committee have another fun filled day planned for all the family. With all this gorgeous weather that we are having, there is no better time to head out in the garden and start preparing your entries. They have numerous classes so whether you are interested in baking, arts and crafts, growing vegetables/ flowers, photography or flower arrangements, the children’s section or the dog show, there is a class to suit everyone. Why not check out the schedule on their website castlebridgeshow.com. You can email your entries to castlebridgeshow@gmail.com.
SUMMER SEISIUN
Summer Seisiún at the Sky and the Ground in Wexford town every Tuesday night, at 9 p.m. Presented by Loch Garman Comhaltas it runs for six weeks straight, right through July and into August. More show than session, Seisiún showcases the very best of local talent and features a lively mix of traditional music/singing, storytelling and Irish dancing. It runs for approximately 70 minutes duration. A €5 donation is requested at the door to cover costs. This is just one stop on the Comhaltas Seisiún trail which takes place all over Ireland every summer. Beidh neart siamsaíocht thráidisiúnta – ceol, amhránaíocht, rince is scéalaíocht. Bainigí triail as.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
Items are always welcome for the Over the Water column. Send to redcow2@eircom.net by Thursday night for inclusion in the following paper which comes out on a Tuesday, or text to 086 1980775.
Oylegate OYLEGATE UNITED BINGO
Bingo continuues in the Slaney Inn on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. with many cash prizes on offer. Oylegate Utd are the local charity currently benefiting on the night and would like to invite all interested to come along for a great night, and all support would be greatly appreciated.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for the rural communities of County Wexford. An information booklet together with timetable is available at the back of the church.
MASS TIMES IN OYLEGATE CHURCH
Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m. Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m.
Rathangan & Cleariestown 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 o’clock Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €12,600. The winning numbers were 1, 11, 13 and 22. There were three matchthree winners who received €70 each. The winners were S & A Mullins, Sarah Kent, Maggie Whitty. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, July 24, and the jackpot now stands at €12,800.
BANNED
In addition to all the activities going on, on August 5 in St Anne’s GAA Club, Rathangan, there is an important Adult Gaelic Football game between Redmoor and Scar to celebrate Gaelic Sunday of 1918, when all Gaelic Games were banned by the British authorities. This game is also banned by the authorities but is going ahead in defiance of the ban. The local gardaí won’t be happy. It will be performed in pageant format but a game nonetheless and should be hugely entertaining with possible interference from the authorities also. camogie was also banned then, so wait and see if a camogie game scheduled will suffer the same interference as the football or will it be allowed to start at all? Come along well dressed for the occasion, in 1918 style, and enjoy the games and be prepared to back up the teams against any interference, if the authorities do try to ban the games again.
OCTOBER 2000.
Attention holiday makers in the parish and anyone who hasn’t gotten around to purchasing the book yet and wish to do so. Jim Berry’s book on the history of Rathangan GAA titled ‘October 2000’ is available in all shops in the parish and beyond including Geelans, Waddingtown, Odlums, Baldwinstown, Sinnotts, Duncormick, Wallace’s, Wellingtonbridge, Murphy’s Euorspar, Taghmon, Brady’s, Kilmore Quay, SOS, Book Centre and Byrne’s, Wexford town, Nolan’s bookshop and Centra, New Ross. The book is also available from the author, Jim Berry, Skeeterpark, Cleariestown, phone 053 9139159 or 087 7619812.
PATRON DATES FOR 2018.
Killag on Monday, August 6, at 7 p.m., Kilcowan on 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 on Sunday, August 12, after 11 a.m. Mass, Rathangan new cemetery on Wednesday, August 15, at 2 p.m.
CLEARIESTOWN SEWING AND KNITTING CLUB.
Cleariestown Sewing and Knitting Club would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the patron last Sunday, which was a great success. The winners were, one. Margaret Codd, two. Kitty Doyle, three. Nuala Ryan. We are now closed for the summer but will restart in September. We would love to see some new faces.
ST ANNE’S GAA
Wall Official and Ball Opening Alley. of the Hurling
Sunday, August 5, ‘Dawn Walk’ in Conjunction with ‘ASK’
From 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. Light Refreshments and Entertainment From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. An afternoon and evening of entertainment for all the family from 2.30 p.m. Including fun matches between girls and boys from under-nine boys up to under-18 girls, wall ball competition, bouncy castle, barbecue – shop – tea or coffee, music.
THE FORGE CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE.
Summer opening times at the Forge Craft and Design Centre, Baldwinstown. June. Thursday – Sun 11 a.m/5.30 p.m. July and August Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m/5.30 p.m. Kitchen showroom now open.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Tricia Walsh winning €122. Next draw Thursday, July 26, in Wheelhouse Bar, Baldwinstown. Thank you for your support.
5FORTHEDIVE
The postponed Fun Run, ‘5FortheDive’, will take place on Sunday, July 29, at 10.30 a.m. Registration from 9 a.m. in the Wexford Sub Aqua Club Clubhouse. Entry Fee €10. The run is five miles from Kilmore Quay around through Grange back to Kilmore Quay. Spot prizes and refreshments after at the clubhouse. Runners, joggers, walkers and crawlers all welcome.
Rosslare Harbour LEO CARTHY WEEKEND
Weekend August with The August a variety 4 fifth and 4: will annual The 5. concert take festival Leo place at 8.30 Carthy opens on in Our hall. Lady’s Another Island great Community night’s entertainment is expected with the likes of the Danescastle music group, George Lawlor, Brendan Wickham and friends, Trio, and Martina Keane. You will be sure to have a laugh on the night with comedy from the Ballycogley players. €10 admission with free refreshments at the interval.
August 5: Starts with a 6km fun run starting at 12.30. Registration from 11.30 in Oli Community Hall. Price €10 per adult and €5 per child with prizes for category winners and spot prizes. Refreshments will be served after the race and there will be kids’ entertainment and live music.
Live music on the open air stage starts from one and runs to six with various well know local artists and a mumming exhibition with our good friends the Drinagh Mummers at 2.30 followed by Theresa and the stars. Refreshments will be available in the coffee shop. And we will have kids entertainment with obstacle course bouncy castle, crazy golf, and face painting. Finally we are delighted to announce the return of the sheep racing which was a huge hit last year. Come and enjoy the free music and entertainment in what promises to be a great family day out.
All proceeds raised from the weekend will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation, the RNLI and various local voluntary groups.
KILRANE ROSSLARE HARBOUR ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP.
There will not be a general meeting in August. The next general 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.
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 09 a.m. The prices are KRHARG members €15 and non-members €20. There are currently no places left on the trip but, in the event that there may be any cancellations, if you are interested please ring Jim at 053 9133291.
There will be bingo at 03 p.m. on August 16, at the Hotel Rosslare.
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, 053 9133291 or Mairead, 053 9133702.
ST PAUL’S AC
Congratulations and well done to Sammy, Maeve and Gergley, who competed in day one of the all-Ireland Juvenile Track and Field Championships last weekend in Tullamore. Sammy competed in the under-19 long jump and finished in sixth place with a fine jump of 6m.
Gergley won gold in the under-17 shot put with a new pb and a fantastic throw of 13.89m later in the afternoon he was competing in the under-17 discus and was just outside the medals in fourth place. Maeve was second in the under-17 Long Jump with a seasons best of 5.33m. Gergley is travelling to Glasgow as part of the Irish Team competing in the SIAB Track and Field Championships on Saturday, we wish him and the Irish team the very best of luck.
Sammy, Maeve and Milan will compete in day three of the allIrelands which is the last Juvenile Track and Field Event of the year on Sunday in Tullamore best of luck to you all.
ST AIDAN’S CEMETERY.
All information envelopes have now been delivered and collection visits will start this week. If you have not received an envelope or if you wish to assist with the collection process please contact a member of the committee or ring 086 3596644. If you are not home when the collectors call and have not already contributed please deliver your contribution to the parish office at the rear of St Patrick’s Church, Rosslare Harbour, or to any committee member.
Many thanks to those who have already contributed, your support is greatly appreciated.
As previously indicated Patron Sunday will take place on Sunday, August 5, and will be attended by Bishop Dennis Brennan. The ceremony will not now include Mass.
Clean-up: A final clean-up of unattended graves and other areas will take place at 7.30 p.m. on Friday evening, July 27. Your attendance and assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Rosslare Strand SPLIT-THE-POT
I think it’s official: the Brownes are the luckiest family in Rosslare. Congratulations to this week’s winner Colm 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 will take place in Coast Friday, July 27.
TIDY TOWNS.
Our church gate collection on July 14/15 yielded just over €700 so we wish to say a huge thanks to everyone who contributed.
Litter control is going well but we always welcome help, extra time is being spent on watering and so far we are lucky to have harvested water available but it is under constant review.
Sadly we are getting a lot of complaints/comments on the terrible problem of dog dirt. What can we do except plead with dog owners to be responsible? It is a cause of great concern to the parents of little ones playing on the beach but also lots of people are complaining about the footpaths all around the village. We have requested further visits from the dog warden. There is also a growing habit of dog dirt bags being left on the footpaths or just pushed into the hedges and onto the sand dunes and this is truly disgusting.
As usual the majority of dog owners are responsible and it is the selfish exception who are causing the problems.
Please continue to mind your own patch, we thank the many people who are participating in this idea and we ask more to join in for the good of the village.
Oulart & The Ballagh ACTIVE RETIRED
Twenty-two members from the Ballagh Active Retirement travelled to Youghal in June for a four-day stay. It was a packed few days with excursions to Dungarvan, Ardmore, Lismore, Mount Mellary and a shopping trip to Cork. Over the next couple of months, more outings are planned. These include Altamont Gardens, Carlow shopping centre, Kilmore Quay, Our Lady’s Island, an over night stay to Knock, The Arboretum and Rathwood. In August, we will be celebrating 10 years as a group, in Bob’s Bar with dinner, music and spot prizes. We hope that most, if not all of our members can attend this special occasion.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage, in these local notes, of their activities, forthcoming events and successes, should contact me, Breda Jacob, by text, email, phone call or written note, no later than 8 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Phone or text 086 1686978. Email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including an item in the Local Notes.
HEALTHY CLUB
Oulart-The Ballagh is officially a part of the GAA healthy club initiative working together as a club and a community on physical, mental and social health. For information please contact Breda Flood, healthy club officer.
WATERFOWL CHAMPION
Congratulations to Betty Rossiter, whose duck came first in its category in the Killag Agricultural Show and was also awarded overall Waterfowl champion at the same event.
HURLING
Three Oulart-The Ballagh adult hurling teams qualified for their respective league finals and two of the three are now league champions. In the semi-final, our seniors defeated Rathnure to qualify for the Division 1 final against Glynn-Barntown which Oulart-The Ballagh won on July 13 on a scoreline of 20 points to one goal 14 points. Our Intermediate team defeated Rathgarogue-Cushinstown, in the semi-final, after extra time, and on July 17, in the Division 2 Final, defeated Bunclody on a scoreline of three goals16 points
to one goal 11 points. Our Junior team that defeated Kilmore in the Division 5semi-final went down to Monagear-Boolavogue in the final, scoring eight points to their two goals 22 points. Well done to players, management, support staff and club officers who work together to keep Oulart-The Ballagh to the forefront of GAA in Co. Wexford.
A GLUT OF FIXTURES
Between July 13 and July 22, Oulart-The Ballagh adult hurlers have been handed seven important fixtures, three league finals and three second-round championship matches (senior, intermediate and junior) as well as a round of the under-20 hurling championship. The under-20 team, which included quite a few players who featured in the three league finals, lost to Ferns St Aidan’s on a scoreline of one goal 17 points to 11 points on Wednesday, July 18.
OULART SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winners of split-the-pot-Pat Roche, who won €102 on July 9 and Sophie Donohoe, who won €100 on July 16. Many thanks to all who continue to support this fundraiser for the local primary school.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Pauline Rice and Kathryn O’Dowd are the Readers on duty on July 22. Marie Prendergast and Emer Swords are scheduled to read on the last weekend of July.
NEW ROTA
The new Readers Rota is presently being prepared and will come into effect on the first weekend of August. All readers are asked to contact the coordinator, Breda Jacob (086 1686978), or the parish priest, Fr P Browne, no later than July 24 to indicate their willingness and availability to continue as a reader at St Patrick’s Church, Oulart. Please supply your mobile number and email address.
BINGO IN OULART
The Oulart Hill Bar (proprietor Gary O’Leary) holds a very popular and well – attended bingo session in the Lounge on Friday evenings, starting at 9 p.m.
TESCO FUND FOR BYGONE DAYS
The Bygone Days House of stories in Lower Oulart is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the Tesco Community Fund in the Wexford Town Store. Please support the Bygone Days Storytelling House by putting all your tokens in the slot showing its name.
Adamstown CARDS.
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, July 27, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. On Friday the 27th will be: Bernie Hickey, Evelyn O’Gorman and Ann O’Gorman. On Friday, August 3, will be: Bridget O’Gorman, Ann Stafford, Kay Whelan and Agnes Whelan Proceeds going to parish funds. Card winners on Friday, July 13, were: Richard Murphy, Paddy Finn, Jim Wickham, John Furlong, Séamus Joyce, Patsy Byrne, Matt O’Neill, John Hanley, Matty Sullivan, Pat Murphy.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
results of the lotto on Friday, July 13. Winning numbers 9, 17, 20 and 26, no jackpot winner and no match-three winner. Four lucky-dip winners Pat Delaney, Templeshelin, Betty O’Shea, Adamstown, Tina Gaedke c/o Dermot Hynes, John Hanley each winner receive €50. Winner of sellers prise Brad Óg’s. Next draw Friday, July 27, in the centre next colour tickets, blue.
OPEN AIR MASS AT ST ABBAIN’S WELL.
The annual open air Mass will be held on Sunday, July 29, at 10.30 a.m. at St Abban’s Well. The entry to the well is located at the cross of Glenour. St Abban’s well is well known religious shrine throughout the South East of Ireland and one of the few wells that dates back to penal times. Steeped in historic and religious values, the well has been known to give divine assistance in the curing and healing of numerous ailments.
The open air Mass has become a popular annual event, attracting young and old from all over the country. Fr Robert Nolan will be the celebrant of the Mass and will be accompanied by a local Folk musical group. Seating and ample parking will be provided on the day.
GLADIATOR KNIGHT PADRAIC DELANEY.
Adamstown native Padraic Delaney has a new action tv show which started on Tuesday, July 17, on the History Channel. Knightfall chronicles the mysterious but true account of the Knights Templar of the crusades. Padraic Delaney plays the role of Gawain, the expert swordsman, regarded as the greatest swordsman of the Templar Order. Padraic is son of Michael and Sheelagh Delaney, Brocurrow, and is a past student of Coláiste Abbain. His career started having attended the Beckett Centre at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated with a BA in Drama and Theatre studies in 2001. Having worked in Shakespearian roles in theatre and in the Irish television series Pure Mule and the Clinic he also appeared in Ken Loach’s award winning film ‘The Wind That Shakes The Barley’, opposite Cillian Murphy. Continued success Padraic from all in Adamstown.
ADAMSTOWN TIDY TOWNS
A successful meeting of the newly formed Adamstown Tidy Towns was held in the community centre on Tuesday, July 10. The following roles were appointed: chairperson – Lorna Komsa, secretary – Patrica Quirke, treasurer – Paul Cullen, PRO – Anne Marie O’Shea, Committee: Séamus Bradley, Philip Rothwell, Barry Dunne, Paddy Power and MJ Booth. The first item on the agenda was to thank the Show Committee for allowing a stand at the recent 71st annual show, Thanks to all the supporters on the day who helped to raise €79.50. A petition for the completed installation of three street lights on the footpath to the Fairfields Estate is available for signing in Cullen’s Shop, please lend your support.
The meeting concluded with the agreement of the general tidy up of the local green to be completed in the coming weeks.
Bree & Galbally CELTIC ROOTS RETURN WITH THE ‘FULL IRISH’.
A full Irish show in association with Celtic Roots continues in Bree Hall on Tuesday nights for the months of July and August. Tea and scones are served at 8.30 p.m. and the night’s entertainment begins at 9 p.m. with music, song dance and storytelling. Admission is €10 for adults with concessions for children and groups. For bookings contact 087 7535354.
PATRON
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.
EDERMINE FERRY ROWING CLUB
The first regatta of the season was hosted by St Kearns RC on Sunday, July 8, and a great day’s racing was enjoyed by our club members. Over a programme of 25 races, crews got great results to kick start the season with six wins in second class ladies, under-14 boys A, under-16 boys A, under-18 boys, Veteran Mixed and first Class Men followed by four second-places in under-12 girls A, Under-14 boys B, Pre-Vet Ladies and second Class Men and a further four third places in third Class Mixed, Pre-Vet Men, under-16 boys B and third Class Men.
Congratulations to all of our crews who competed and especially to our new members.
The next regatta takes place in Ferrycarrig on Sunday, July 29, and Edermine Ferry will host their home regatta on the evenings of Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12.
On the weekend of August 17 and 18, club crews will head to Cork for the first ever Rowing Ireland Irish Coastal Rowing Championship, having affiliated directly to the new Coastal Rowing Section of Rowing Ireland earlier this year.
BREE ACTIVE RETIRED
Next outing is arranged for this Wednesday, July 25, to the Lavender Farm followed by a trip to Courtown Harbour. Enquiries to 086 0747823.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
The Irish Cancer Society needs extra drivers for the Volunteer Driver Service in Wexford – to drive cancer patients to and from.
their chemotherapy appointments in Waterford University Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin. We are looking for drivers with free weekday availability and who have a car available to them. Drivers should be able to commit to driving at least two full weekdays a month. All volunteer expenses are paid. If you would like to volunteer, please call Laura at 01 2310594 or email transport@irishcancer.ie.