Rosslare Strand
PUBLIC MEETING
The Rosslare Development Association is hosting a public meeting at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at Rosslare Community Centre. Gerry Forde from Wexford County Council will make a further presentation on the coastal erosion and flood prevention project presently being considered. councillor Ger Carthy will also be in attendance.
This is a great opportunity to voice your opinion as a resident or visitor of Rosslare on this subject or any other subject which may be of concern to you. There will also be discussions on traffic congestion, making safe the bridges and possibly introducing a one-way traffic system.
The Rosslare Development Association look forward to seeing you all there.
POLAR PLUNGE
The annual Rosslare Polar Plunge is back again this year on Saturday, December 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosslare Strand beach.
Take the challenge and jump, run or tip toe your way in to the icy waters for a worthy cause. By taking the plunge you will be helping raise money and support the athletes of Special Olympics Ireland in the Leinster region. Register online at community. specialolympics.ie/rosslare-polar-plunge-2018.
The Polar Plunge is also a great way to re-invigorate your and kick of your Christmas season as we have plenty of festive cheer at our plunge locations.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The annual Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Scoil Mhuire Rosslare. If you would like a stall to sell your crafts please contact Georgina in the school office at 053 9132501 ASAP Stalls €1.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Our Club lotto was not won on the November 13. Numbers were 2, 15, 22 and 27. Only one match three – Johnny Walsh, who wins €150. Lotto jackpot is €19,700 for November 20. Tickets can be bought from club members, shops, pubs etc.
Our Strictly Club Dancing is taking place on November 24 at 8 p.m. in Coast Hotel Rosslare Strand. Our couples are training very hard chairman Conor Roche and wife Andrea, Chris and Denise Heyns, Philip and Jenny Balfe, Gordon and Penny Kavanagh and Dave Corcoran and Nicola-Jane Mullan. We wish to thank our sponsors Jungheinrich Forklifts, Paul Doyle Hire Services, Jim Doyle Manufacturing, Connect logistics and Roche Logistics group.
Our Nursery for four to six years girls and boys continues every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the clubhouse till December 1. All children are welcome and it’s free?
Our under-14 and under-16 are playing Hurling in the Martin Storey and George O’Connors competitions. They play on a Sunday and both will be playing in the semi-finals on the November 25 so please come along and support.
Our AGM is on Sunday, November 25, at 3 p.m. in our complex in Tagoat. We would like for all parents of underage players, adult players, members and the wider community to attend. St Mary’s GAA is the communities club and we need your help in the running of the club. If you could join us to help in any little way it would be of great help.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Our club AGM is on Sunday, November 25, at midday in the club house in Tagoat. We ask at least one parent from each family try to attend the meeting.
Our winter training will kick off on Sunday the 25th at the clubhouse at 11 a.m. This is open to all girls from under-10 up. It has been a great success for the last few year and has help the girls concentrate on perfecting their skill over the winter months. We encourage all girls to attend as many sessions as possible.
ROSSLARE TIDY TOWNS
Tidy Towns is part of a Nationwide group of volunteers, who enjoy keeping their Villages and Towns looking their best. We welcome New Members; Please feel free to join. Contact Margaret at 086 1257487.
COIS BARRY CENTRE
We currently have the following weekly activities in the Cois Barry Community Centre in Rosslare.
MONDAY - 10:30-12:30 Art Group; 15:30-16:30 Code Club for primary school aged kids; 17:3019:30 Youth Club; 19:30-20:30 Trad School.
TUESDAY - 11:00-13:00 Crochet Club; 16:30-17:30 Drums; 17:30-18:30 Beginners’ Guitar.
WEDNESDAY - 11:00-12:00 Computer Skills for Beginners of all ages; 16:30-17:30 Intermediate Guitar (kids); 17:30-18:30 Intermediate Guitar (adults).
We are preparing several more courses and activities in the coming weeks, please refer to our website for news and updates. Feel free to contact us via message to our Facebook page, email coisbarryhouse@gmail.com or phone 087 7631305. Check out our website for more info: tiny.cc/ CoisBarry
KETTLE CLUB
Swing and Spin and Rosslare Kettle Club is now open in Rosslare (at the former Watersports centre). Clara and Melonie are offering a wide range of spinning and fitness classes with attractive drop in rates and membership packages available. Visit their website (swingandspin.ie) for more information
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 – 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 – 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).