AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Clonard LOTTO RESULTS
Clonard lotto results for Wednesday, September 26: winning numbers 7, 10, 15 and 30. No jackpot winner. Six matchthree winners receive €108 each: Bernie Tyrell; Mrs O’Brien; Eddie Stafford; A Philips; Paula Quirke, and Pam Berry.
Jackpot for Wednesday, October 3, is €9,850. 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 on clonardparish.ie or Facebook.
CHURCH NEWS
Clonard Vigil Choir: The Vigil Choir is looking for new members. Do you enjoy singing or playing an instrument? The Vigil Choir would love to have you as a member. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 8.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. The Vigil Choir accompanies 6 p.m. Mass every Saturday. If you are interested email houseofbrigid@gmail.com, talk to Kelli, Katherine, Erick or Jenny from Teach Bhríde or simply arrive at rehearsal on Wednesday.
Our Parish Representative: and contact person in respect of the Ferns Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy is: Tom Aherne Tel: 087 6626915.
Date For Your Diary: Taize Service – Sunday, October 14, at 7 p.m.
Acorn Shop: Clonard parish office. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gifts, Cards, Mass Cards, Statues, Prayers.
Confessions In Clonard: Every Saturday from five to 5.45 p.m.
Clonard Parish Radio: All Church services are broadcast on 92.9 FM Please inform people who are sick or housebound so that they can join us over the airwaves. 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.
SVP SALE
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold a Furniture and bric-à-brac sale in St Michael’s Hall, Thomas Street, Wexford on Friday, October 5, from 10 a.m. – 12.45 p.m. All proceeds in aid of the society.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Clonard Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, December 8, and nine. Stalls available. Book and pay by November 2 to avail of a €5discount. One day – €30. Early bird €25. Two days – €45. Early bird €40, 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Contact Karen at 053 9123672 to book.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Meditation Classes for beginners take place on Tuesday evenings from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for four weeks and also Wednesday mornings from 10.30 a.m. to midday, for four weeks in Clonard Community Centre, Contact Kathleen for further information at 087 3145212.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Set dancing classes are ongoing in Clonard Community Centre every Monday at 8.30 p.m.
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of the Rainbow Unit, for children on the Autism Spectrum attending Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts, takes place on Thursday, October 11, at Wexford Golf Club at 8.30 p.m. Table of four €40. Raffle on the night. Quiz Master: Trevor Doocey 086 8140124. Thank you for your support.
CLONARD GAA
On Friday, October 5, there will be a function in the Function Room in Sinnott’s Bar, Distillery Road to present the Joe Brennan Memorial Cup, which will be used for the Premier Minor Football Championship. This distinguished honour as a mark of respect for our former president, Joe Brennan. The Brennan family will be there for the handover of the Cup to Wexford GAA County Board. Our thanks go to Angela McCormack who played a pivotal role in arranging the Cup for the Premier Minor Championship. It will be a night of celebration, we will reminisce about Joe, about football and his exploits on the dance floor.
Congratulations to Neil Carthy on winning the split-the-pot draw, the first winner online. Envelopes for our next draw are on sale now. Thanks to all for supporting us weekly. Split-the-pot is now available online at clonard.ie.
LADIES GAA
ClonVols had a fantastic fun morning of football in St Joseph’s Community Centre on Saturday morning last, as part of the European Week of Sport an under-11 FUN Blitz was organised. This blitz was focused on fun and participation for the younger members of the club. A great morning was had by all who attended including spectators, we would like to thank the teams: Sarsfields, Shamrocks and especially Ranelagh Gaels, who travelled from Dublin and played some very sporting games. Thanks also to Sports Active Wexford for supporting Clonard Volunteers LGFC in promoting ladies’ gaelic football in Wexford Town.
All girls were presented with certificates from Sport Ireland for their participation in the blitz for European week of Sport. BIG thanks to everyone who helped us out (mentors, parents, senior players, mag doherty) especially St Joesph’s Community Centre as they helped us out a short notice due to the rainy weather.
All ClonVols underage girls and mentors can have a well earned rest now and we hope to see u all back at training early in 2019. Best of luck to the new Chariman of Clonard GAA Neil Carty, ClonVol ladies look forward to working with you for the 2019 season.
An evening of tribute and the launch of the Joe Brennan Memorial Cup will be held in Sinnotts Bar this Friday at 8.30 p.m., all past/new members are encouraged to come along to what will be a fitting tribute to Joe.
YOUR NEWS
To advertise your group or event contact Jim at 085 8665221. This is a free service to all community group activities and events. Notices must be submitted by midday on Fridays.
Kilmore POST OFFICE
As and from Monday, October 1, our post office half day has changed from Wednesdays to Saturdays. This has come about as a directive from An post so we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Our opening hours are from 8.30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. Monday to Friday Saturdays 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Please note we do not close lunch hour.
COFFEE MORNING
As October is breast cancer awareness month Murphys Daybreak will be holding their second annual coffee morning on Friday, October 19. This year’s funds will be going to the Hope Cancer Support Centre, a Wexford based organisation who have helped so many in our community. The coffee morning will kick off around 9 a.m. with donation buckets available all day during the shop opening hours. Call in for a cuppa, a chat and a bite to eat.
KILMORE AC
It’s been a quiet week at Kilmore AC of rest and relaxation after our successful annual 10 Km road race last weekend. We’re currently preparing for the upcoming Cross Country season. Dates for your diary: County Novice and Juvenile Even Ages Cross Country, Sunday, October 7, Adamstown. County Senior Cross Country and Juvenile Uneven Ages, Sunday, October 14, Kennedy Park, New Ross.
SENIOR TRAINING – The Burrow (Sofrimar End) Wednesday at 7 p.m. All adult members welcome as well as experienced runners.
JUVENILE TRAINING – We train in Kilmore GAA Grounds on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m. We also train on the burrow in Kilmore Quay (Sofrimar End) on Sundays at 10 a.m. S & C with Fiona on Wednesday in Kilmore GAA Centre at 6.30 p.m. for juvenile members. See training programmes for details. Young runners must be seven years old already this year to qualify under Athletics Ireland rules. New members welcome, parents can contact us on Facebook, Twitter or by emailing kilmoreathleticsclub@gmail.com.
WINTER LEAGUE – Our next winter league date is Thursday, September 27, in Kilmore GAA Grounds. Registration from 6.30 p.m. races commencing shortly after. Distances as follows: under-9 – 500m; under-11 – 1500m; under-13 – 2000m; under-15 – 2500m; Senior/Junior – 5000m
COUCH TO 5K – The ew ‘Couch to 5k’ programme started last Tuesday in Kilmore GAA Grounds at 7.30 p.m. It’s still not too late to join. For further inquiries contact Mary at 087 7564888/ kilmoreathletics@gmail.com. See you there. Get active with Kilmore AC.
PARISH JOURNAL
The Editor and committee of Kilmore Parish Journal are now gathering and preparing material for the 47th. edition of the journal. We invite people to contribute articles and photographs which reflect the history, traditions and culture of Kilmore Parish in the past. We also welcome articles about events in the life of the parish at this time, including reports from Sports and other community organisations for the current year. It has now become necessary to edit and prepare material for our Printers at an earlier date. Accordingly the final date for receiving material will be in mid October.
ARA BOWLS
The county Wexford indoor bowls league commenced in the past week where Kilmore Seals drew 11-all, away to Gorey on Thursday. Team was Noel and Margaret Howlin, Séamus Byrne and Joe Barry. The Kilmore Gulls game with Bree wasn’t held last week as Bree were unable to field a team, however it will be played on Wednesday, October 3, at 2 p.m. in the Stella Maris Centre. Practice on Tuesday at 7 p.m. as usual in the SMC.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT MEETING
Kilmore Active Retirement Association will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 4, at 7.30 p.m. in the Kilmore GAA clubrooms, members and all interested are invited to attend.
A CENTURY OF LIFE IN AOH HALL
The AOH hall in Bridgetown will celebrate a century of activity since it opened its doors in September 1918 on Friday, October 12, at 7.30 p.m. Kilmore Scope are in charge of preparations for the event which will consist of a social evening of music, entertainment, a ‘bite’ to eat plus a display of memorabilia of activity in the hall especially over the past 50 or 60 years.
Very little information is know about activity over the first 40 years but since then it has been a hive of activity especially with the very first classes for Bridgetown technical school being held in the hall in its infancy days in the early ‘50’s.
We would invite any first year students of the school to join us in the celebrations, like wise the local tops group are celebrating 30 years since they won the county tops and they had their rehearsals in the AOH hall, so we would welcome members of that group to our get together on the 12th.
We are still appealing for anybody who has any old photos of the hall or any memorabilia which could be copied, returned and put on display, if you have please call to the Information Centre with the info, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Murrintown SPLIT-THE-POT
The lucky winner this week was Marie Kehoe, winning €550. Marie bought her ticket from our luckiest seller Mary Fielding. Mary has had up to 20 winners.
The split-the-pot draw takes place every Monday night at Murrintown Bingo. Remember you must be in to win.
MODEL SHOW
Keep Sunday, October 14 free for the model show in Murrintown Community Centre. Come see an Irish Army display, as well as trucks, Tractors, cars, and diorama displays. A day out suitable for young and old. Entry: adults €5, children free.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
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.
DANCEFIT – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Amanda Burke – 087 9713339.
PILATES – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Elaine Dowling – 086 8431723.
LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Tuesdays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. €3 per session. For more information contact Lucy at 086 8855903.
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 €20millions Plus lines and 12 National Lottery lines each week. For further information or application forms please contact the community centre or any committee member.
Piercestown ARA CLUB NEWS
A Shopping Day is planned for November 20, to the Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge and Kildare Village with evening meal at Talbot Hotel, Carlow on way home/morning tea or coffee Scones included; €50 to book please ring Ann at 087 6677411.
2019 annual Coach Trip – Piercestown-Murrintown ARA Club are heading to the wonderful four star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport town on August 26, 2019, for three nights DBB with two days tours included in price of €350 based on two sharing. Single Room Supp €15 pppnight. Achill Island Tour plus other areas of interest and beauty in the West included on day tours, more information later. €100 deposit secures your place and payments throughout year can be made to club. Ring Ann Rochford 087 6677411 to book your place.
SCOUT GROUP
Reminder – Registration of €45 for each youth member is to be paid immediately which is sent to National Office of Scouting Ireland.
€20 per month due also for September please. thank you for your co-operation.
BRIDGE LESSONS
Bridge lessons for beginners will begin on Tuesday, October 16, in Wexford bridge centre at 7.30 p.m. contact michael at 087 0622281.
YOUR NEWS
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