Rosslare Harbour
ST PATRICK’S THRIFT FUND
As most of you now know and by order from the Central Bank, sadly all Thrift Funds have to come to an end. This is a decision that is totally out of our control. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Railway Social Club for the use of their premises and a sincere thank you to all those who saved with us down through the years.
The final collection date for St Patrick’s Thrift Fund is Saturday, November 24. All cards must be also handed in on this date so they can be processed for pay out.
Last but by no means least, a very special thank you to all the ladies who have given up their time voluntarily to organise and collect the Thrift Fund, your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated.
BEREAVEMENTS
The very sad and untimely passing of Maura Pierce, Colville St, Rosslare Harbour has caused deep sadness to her family, neighbours and many friends. Maura, who passed away on Monday, October 29, had worked in the Railway Social Club for most of her career. She was a very warm and friendly lady, always ready with her camera for social occasions. Maura’s funeral Mass was celebrated in St Patrick’s church by Fr Diarmuid Desmond and she was laid to rest in St Aidan’s cemetery. She is deeply missed by her sisters Joan and Stella, brother Joe, sister-in-law Rose, brother-in-law Johnny, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Josie Doyle (née Wickham) Barryville Court, passed away in the presence of her family at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross on Tuesday, November 6. Josie, who was a native of Kilmore Quay, was the beloved wife of the late Tommy. They came to retire here some years ago and were a very popular couple in the community. Josie was Tommy’s ‘Rosslare Rose’. Funeral Mass was celebrated for Josie in the Church of Our Lady of Good Council, Ballyboden followed by prayers in St Patrick’s church. She was laid to rest beside her late husband in St Aidan’s cemetery, Kilrane. Josie is sadly missed by her children Philomena, Teresa, Anthony and Thomas, brother Ollie, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
We offer our deepest sympathy to Anne Marken and family, Rosslare Strand on the death of Gerry, who passed away on Monday, October 29. Gerry was a valued member of the staff of Culletons, Kilrane some years ago, where he is fondly remembered by everyone.
Sympathy also to Aileen Ironside and family on the death of her Uncle Tom O’Connor a Wexford native, whose death occurred on England.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, December 4. The meeting will take place at the Kilrane Community Centre at 3.30 p.m. A Committee Meeting will take place at 2.30 p.m. Members are asked to bring their own cups.
There will be a Christmas Shopping trip to the Whitewater shopping centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare, on Thursday, November 29. The price for members will be €15 each, non-members €20 each. Further detail from Mairead at 053 9133702 or Jim at 053 9133291.
Our annual Christmas Dinner will take place on Wednesday, December 12, at the Coast Hotel, Rosslare Strand, at 07 p.m. A coach will leave the Railway Social Club at 06 p.m. The price for members is €15 each, the coach is free. The price for Non-members €23 each for the meal and €7 each for the coach. Further detail from Mairead at 053 9133702 or Jim at 053 9133291.
Jim will be in Lilly’s Café from 11.00 to midday on Friday, November 23, for anybody wishing to book a place for either of the above.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
The fifth annual Leo Carthy weekend took place back in August and we were delighted to be part of it. On Friday, November 9, in Our Lady’s Island we were one of the groups presented with a cheque from the proceeds raised over the weekend. We would like to thank the committee for their very kind donation and look forward to being involved next year.
Thank you to the audiences in Carrig-on-Bannow and Our Lady’s Island, who supported our One Act Comedies over the last week. Well done to the directors, cast and crew of all three plays for their hard work and entertainment over the last few months. A special word of praise must go to our new members who did a fine job on stage with some of them making their debuts with the Ballycogley Players.
The full length play to be staged next March will be ‘Same Old Moon’ by Geraldine Aron. Auditions for this production will take place on Monday and Thursday, November 19, and 22, at 8 p.m. in Tomhaggard Social Centre. If you would like to get involved either in acting, backstage, lighting etc please feel free to give our director Breda Hayes a call at 087 6858480 or send us a message through our Facebook page.
ST MARY’S GAA
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 4-6 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.
ST. MARY’S CAMOGIE
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.
ENVIRONMENT GROUP
At the annual Wexford County Council Keep Wexford Beautiful Awards the Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environment Group achieved first place in the category ‘Best Community Coastal Management Initiative’, Congratulations to all involved in achieving this award.
The Environment Group’s Christmas Cards are presently available from various outlets including Caroline’s Cafe, Topaz Garage, SuperValu, Teresa’s Shop, Maguire’s Hardware, Vera Fox or a committee member.
Reminder: A WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) cage only for small Household electrical goods and a container for the recycling of fluorescent tubes is situated at the back of the Railway Social Club. It is open on Saturday Mornings between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m., weather permitting.
The Group’s activities can be monitored on their Facebook page ‘Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environment Group’.