AROUND THE DISTRICTS
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 a.m. on Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €14,600. The winning numbers were 16, 27, 32 and 33. There were two matchthree winners who received €100 each. The winners were Mogue Byrne and Martin Cleary. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, October 2, and the jackpot now stands at €14,800.
ST ANNE’S LADIES IN FINAL
St Anne’s Ladies are in the Junior B camogie final on Saturday, October 6, at midday, venue to be confirmed. Please come along and support our girls.
FASTNET ROVERS AFC
Preparations are well under way for the start of the upcoming soccer season. We welcome all new players who have joined the club and all returning players. For those who are interested in joining please contact fastnetroversafc@gmail.com. Teams for the new season are (under-nine Mixed, under-nine girls, under-10 boys, under-11 girls, under-13 Mixed, under-15 Mixed, Youths and ladies).
HITS FROM THE MUSICALS
Rathangan Variety Group presents for one night only ‘Musical Memories of the Last 20 Years’ in Rathangan Bar on Thursday, October 4, 8 p.m. as a fundraising concert towards their February 2019 Production of ‘9 to 5’.Tickets are €10 and will be available from any committee member. They will also be available on the door on the night. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as further details will follow nearer the time.
YOGA CLASSES
There is a yoga class in Rathangan Hall every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Suitable for beginners and improvers. €10 per class or five classes for €40. Contact Julie at 087 1250720 for details. Please bring a mat.
SUNNY SOUTH EAST STROLLERS
We meet at Rathangan Hall at 7 p.m. on Mondays (except Bank Holidays or if it is raining). Come along and try out for our fourweek programme which continues on Mondays October 8, 15 and 22. We do warm up exercises followed by a 30 to 35 minutes stroll of the walkway (which has a section under lights). A cup of tea or coffee and most importantly a chat afterwards. Bring along a torch and wrap up warmly.
It’s a great way to kick-start you fitness. For further information contact any of our Community Walking Leaders Jacintha 087 9234121, Philomena 086 8700839 or Martin 089 4363834. It’s fun, safe and free.
SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING
The annual general meeting of Rathangan senior citizens Housing Association CLG will take place in the playschool at Rathangan Hall on Friday, October 26, at 8 p.m. Every resident of the parish qualifies as a member and is entitled to attend and vote. All welcome so please come along. Please note venue as presidential election voting booths is in main hall.
PARISH COUNCIL
Rathangan parish council wish to thank everyone who supported and helped to make our music festival to be a great success. A profit of €14’ 000 was raised. Preparations are well under way for our 2019 festival on Sunday, July 28. We have secured an excellent line up including Derek Ryan and band, Michael English and band, Jimmy Buckley, Cliona Hagan, Lisa Mchugh and the conquerors.
Tickets will be on sale for Christmas, an ideal present for family and friends.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Mary Moore winning €103. Next draw Thursday, October 4, in the Wheelhouse Bar, Baldwinstown. Thank you for your support.
Rosslare Harbour KRH CAST CONCERT
KRH Tops Community Group will host a Cast Concert on Wednesday, October 10, in St Patrick’s Church, Rosslare Harbour at 7.30 p.m. in aid of Community Group and St Aidan’s Cemetery Fund. Cast Members adult and junior will perform with special guests, Fintan Cleary, George Lawlor, Emma Hore, Billy Brennan, Martina Keane, Tony Carty and Jimmy Kelly. A night not to be missed with beautiful song and music. Tickets €10 (Children Free) from Bernie 087 7051733 or Rosslare Harbour post office.
ST MARY’S GAA
St Mary’s GAA are running a race night in Culleton’s Kilrane Saturday, October 6, at 9.30 p.m. Entry is free so come a long and support your local club.
Our lotto is €18,500 for October 2. Tickets available throughout the locality. We can set up standing order for you to be in every week.
Our Junior Hurlers had a great win 18 points to 1-11 against Buffers Alley and are in the county semi-finals. The Footballers are in the Quarter finals in Intermediate Championship.
Our under-17s will play their Football semi-final In St Patrick’s Park on Wednesday, October 10.
Our under-13s did very well this year and lost in the county semi-final.
We have started 365 in all our schools.
ST PAUL’S AC
Congratulations and well done to to Maeve Hayes, who came second in the Leinster Schools Combined Events. Maeve now goes through to the all-Ireland Combined Finals next month.
Congratulations and well done to to Gergely Pap on his first place finish and Milan Kovacs with second place in the under-17 Discus at the Wexford County Throws Championships.
Training continues on Mondays and Wednesdays in Kilrane from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, October 2. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Rosslare at 03 p.m. A Committee Meeting will take place at 2 p.m.
The visit to Dáil Eireann will take place on Tuesday, October 23. The visit will include lunch, from a set menu, in the private dining room. Anybody coming on the trip who has any special dietary needs should contact Mairead at 053 9133702 as soon as possible. The price for the meal and coach is €25 each for ARA members and €35 each for non-members. The number of places available are very strictly limited. If interested please ring Jim at 053 9133291.
Our members, and those who travelled with us, had a great holiday in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney. Thanks to all who supported us and we are glad that you enjoyed yourselves. Thank you Mairead for your hard work in organising this, we are already looking forward to the next one.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Lorcan Crilly and family Barryville Court, Rosslare Harbour on the very sudden passing of his dear sister Sinead from Rathfarnham, Co Dublin. Sinead’s funeral Mass was celebrated in St John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer followed by burial in Bohernabreena cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Rosslare Strand ROSSLARE YOUTH CLUB
Youth Club meets every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rosslare Community Centre. Follow our Facebook page for all the latest news.
LEGO WORKSHOP
A four-day Bricks4Kidz Lego Workshop camp runs from from October 30 to November 2 at Rosslare Community Centre.
This is a themed camp designed to teach the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) to five- to 12-year-olds in a fun and entertaining way. Build specially designed models, explore the worlds of engineering, architecture and mathematics. Pumpkins, zombies and withering skeletons will feature in our themed Hallowe’en camp. Follow our Facebook page for details.
RACE NIGHT
St Mary’s GAA and camogie club are running their second race night in Culleton’s Pub Kilrane on October 6 at 9.30 p.m. (Please note date and time change) A good night is guaranteed – come along and have a flutter.
CHARITY BOUTIQUE
With the arrival of the new season, New 2 U Charity Boutique urgently require donation of good quality autumn/winter clothing, bric-à-brac and small household goods. Any out of hours donations can be delivered to the community centre.
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 ‘Together we can combat loneliness’.
COMMUNITY/ SPORTS CENTRE
Schoolboys/Girls’ Soccer Club – Academy Saturday 11 a.m. to midday/under-11s Monday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-15s Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/ under-14s Tuesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-10s Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/under-11s Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/ under-nines Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/under-12s Thursday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call Colm at 087 6087475.
St Paul’s Athletics Club Mon and Wed on Rosslare Track 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Fridays 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call Leo at 086 3103417. Find us on Facebook.
Menapians Athletics Club – Tues, Thurs and Friday at 7 p.m., seven years +/€4 per session Call 087 9955505.
Boxing Club. Enrolment for this season on Tuesday, September 4, nine years + boys and girls. Training every Tue and Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Teresa at 085 1592984 for information.
Youth Club – Come along on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m/€2 per week/first to sixth year students. Lots of activities, discos and trips. Parents and members can join our Facebook group.
Rosslare Bowls Club – Finals on 15/16 and September 22/23. Call Catherine at 086 8177679 rosslarebowlsclub.com.
Tai Chi – Monday and Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. on the beach.
Men’s Sheds – Mon, Tues and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jim at 087 6815029.
Women’s Sheds – Wednesday 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Jackie at 087 6468677 or Paula at 086 7870696. Rosslare Tennis Club – Friday at 9.30 a.m. New players wanted. €2.
Rosslare Badminton Club – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3 (pay-as-you-go)
Badminton Club – Saturday at 11.30 a.m. New members needed and welcome. €3 (pay-as-yougo)
AUTUMN KEEP FIT PROGRAMME
Yoga – Mondays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 8.30 a.m. Contact Sharon at 086 1943527.
Full Body Circuit Classes – Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. with qualified personal trainer Liam Kehoe.
Zumba classes every Tuesday at 7 p.m. €6 (pay-as-you-go). For more info, contact louise.ellard@yahoo.com.
Yogalates Thursdays 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at the community centre. Blending Pilates and Hatha Yoga, this class is suitable for all age groups and levels of fitness. €10 per class – for more information please call Sharon at 086 1943527.
Pilates with Theresa on Fridays at 10 a.m. €10 per class. Call 089 4620552 for further info.
Forever Fit Dancefit. – Saturday at 10 a.m. Hi energy, heart pumping, body toning. €8 (payas-you-go) Call Amanda at 087 9713339. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome.
Forever Fit Active 50+ – Dance exercise to music. Every Saturday at 11.30 a.m. €8 (pay-as-yougo) Call Amanda at 087 9713339 to book.
Tagoat 4C EVENT
Come along to our 4C event at Tagoat Community Centre on Friday, October 5, from 6.30 p.m. The 4C’s - Clothes, Curios, Coffee (Or Tea) and Cake are all on offer. Come along and find a bargain and then celebrate with a well-deserved cake.
All proceeds in aid of St Mary’s Day Centre.
ST MARY’S DAY CENTRE
We have spaces available again in St Mary’s Day Centre. Come along and see what we have to offer, it’s only €10 for the day (including a bit of breakfast, three course lunch and afternoon tea). Call at 053 9132624 or drop in.
GAA CLUB NEWS
St Mary’s GAA are running a race night in Culleton’s Kilrane Saturday, October 6, at 9.30 p.m. Entry is free so come a long and support your local club.
Our lotto is €18,500 for October 2. Tickets available throughout the locality. We can set up standing order for you to be in every week.