AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymore-Mayglass POST OFFICE CLOSURE
The Ballymore-Mayglass parish council wish to thank Andy and Bernie Foley at Ballycogley PO for their co-operation and help over the years in facilitating the display of fundraising posters, raffle tickets and distribution of materials etc. down through the years. We wish them a long, healthy and happy retirement. The post office was a focal point for the local community and will be greatly missed.
ART CLASS
Are you interested in learning/ improving your Watercolor painting skills? Classes on in Tomhaggard Social Centre on Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., run in six-week modules. The tutor is well known local artist Maria Murphy and the class has been ongoing for the past three years. For details contact Maria at 086 3848364.
LOTTO
The jackpot now stands at €18,200 and there is also a match-three prize of €200 up for grabs each week and Darragh Doyle and Louise Delaney shared in this prize. The numbers drawn last week were 3, 12, 27 and 31.Many thanks for your continued support.
Remember you can also sign up to a 10-week club lotto subscription for €15 where your numbers will be entered each week for you and you will receive a weekly lotto text. Make it easy to never miss a draw by contacting Sharon Pettit at 086 1787498 to sign up.
ANNIVERSARY DINNER
The St Fintan’s Ladies GFC will hold an anniversary dinner in the Coast Hotel Rosslare on March 8TH at 7.30 p.m. On this night a special presentation will be made to the 1989 founding members and also our county senior championship winners of 1994, last year’s junior champions will also be receiving their medals, special guest on the night will be LGFA national president Marie Hickey. Contact Nicky at 087 2918020 and Linda 087 7670344 for tickets costing €35, Wrecking ball will provide the music plus DJ and door prize.
GAA CLUB DRAW
National GAA Club draw tickets are currently on sale from all St Fintan’s club players. Tickets are €10 with all money directly staying in the club. Top prizes of a new car, travel vouchers, all-Ireland hurling and football packages and many more. Get yours today.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP 2019.
St Fintan’s club membership is now open for 2019. Non-playing membership is €30 which allows you full access to all club facilities and club texts etc. The club is presently working on linking some retail loyalty rewards to our club membership and hope to introduce these over the coming weeks. Club membership can be paid to club secretary Sharon Pettit. Any new players in the parish wishing to play for the season ahead can also contact Sharon at 086 1787498.
DRAMA TECHNICAL SKILLS
Are you interested in learning all aspects of Lighting, Sound, Set Building or Backstage skills in amateur drama? Ballycogley Players are busy rehearsing Comedy Play Same Old Moon which will be performed at the end of March – April. They are looking for help in all technical areas. This is a great opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes and work with an established successful drama group. For details contact 087 6858480.
BEREAVEMENT
The death has occurred of Gerard de Brit, Killinick. Its with great sadness that the family of Gerry de Brit announced his death after a brief illness in St Vincent’s hospital Dublin (peacefully) surrounded by his family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Colette, his children, sons-in-law and grandchildren, his sisters and his many dear friends in Wexford, Dublin, Spain and by his faithful dog Mollie. Gerard was laid to rest following his funeral Mass in Ballymore. May he rest in peace.
IN HOSPITAL
Get well soon wishes are sent to David Rice Mayglass by his family and friends and the All Blacks AFC with whom David is a staunch worker. David is a patient in Wexford General Hospital at this time.
COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP
The draws and groupings for the 2019 championships in both football and hurling were made during the recent past. In football St Fintan’s will contest the Amber Springs Ashdown Park Hotels intermediate championship group B together with St Mary’s Maudlintown Crossabeg-Ballymurn, Duffry Rovers, HWH Bunclody and St Joseph’s and Duffry Rovers will be their first opposition.
The hurling team will contest the Permament TSB Junior A championship group A together with Oylegate-Glenbrien, Kilmore, Craanford, Naomh Eanna, and Ourlart the Ballagh. Craanford will be its first opponents. St Fintan’s man Leigh Newport was a member of the St Peter’s college junior football team defeated by Knockleg college in the Top all South Leinster A championship final.
THANK YOU
The Mullins Family wish to thank all the people who came to George’s assistance last Saturday night after his fall and to the ambulance crew for their care and efficiency. We also wish to thank all the family, friends and neighbours for their good wishes, concern and offers of help in the past days. it was very much appreciated. Thank you to all.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Best wishes from the All Blacks AFC to Bernie and Andy Foley of Ballycogley Service Station and post office. Big thank you for all your support throughout the years. Best wishes to you both and have a wonderful retirement. Thank you once again from the All Blacks AFC committee.
Split-the-pot draw result February 4 prize as follows. Winner prize €235 goes to Paul Conlon. Next week’s draw is in the Bargy Bar on February 11. Your support is greatly appreciated. All proceeds go towards the All Blacks AFC 2020 development fund.
All Blacks AFC will be hosting a three-day Mid-term soccer camp for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13 from Monday, February 18 – Wednesday, February 20, with UEFA B Licence Coaches Brendan Corish and Conor McGuire. The camp will cost €30 for three days and will run from 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. To book a place call 086 7392306 or text your child’s name and age to the same number.
ST FINTAN’S LADIES
Under-12 (2007/2008) girls training starting back today, Tuesday, February 12, in Ballymore 6.30-7.30... look forward to welcoming back girls from last season and any new girls who would like to play football in 2019... any queries please contact me at 086 3751704.
Kilmore RNLI AGM
The Kilmore Quay Lifeboat AGM will take place in the Lifeboat House, Kilmore Quay, on Tuesday, February 19, at 8 p.m.
KILMORE AC
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DUNDALK – Well done to all those who competed in the National Masters and Juvenile ‘B’ XC in Dundalk on Sunday. Nicky Foley and Michael O’Flaherty competed in the Masters race, with a massive field running. Kate O’Flaherty was a fantastic 14th in the under-14 race while Katie Foley was 65th in the under-12 girls race. Photos and full results available on our Facebook page.
AAI INDOOR GAMES – Well done to Fiona Kehoe, second in the Senior Women’s 800m race at the AAI Games in NIA Abbotstown, Dublin on Saturday. Fiona ran a time of 2:09:55, finishing just behind Nadia Power of Tempelogue AC Fiona now turns her focus to the Irish Life Health National Senior Championships in two weeks time.
SOUTH LEINSTER SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY – A miserable wet and bitterly cold day greeted hundreds of students as they got of their buses at Carlow Town Hurling Club. The South Leinster Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships had arrived in time. Questions had been raised as to whether the races would go ahead as temperatures plunged and the heavy rain swept in but being Cross Country no one was all too surprised when it went ahead. Six of our members represented their schools in the races.
First out were the minor girls 1500m. Arwyn Thompson (Presentation) and Kate O’Flaherty (Loretto) were always expected to be in the mix. The leaders set a scorching pace but Arwyn and Kate hung on in there. The top 15 would qualify for the Irish Life Health Leinster Schools Cross Country so stakes were high. With only metres to go Kate swooped past Arwyn to finish 13th while Arwyn finished 14th. Super performances by the two first year girls. They can look forward to the Leinster Schools on Wednesday, February 13, at Santry Demesne.
Next up in the Intermediate Girls was Eimear Fortune (Loretto). They had to cover 3k. Eimear was always in the mix for one of the coveted top 15 places. She was running excellently around the course. In the end she just came up short finishing 18th. Great running Eimear and still two years left in the intermediate age group.
In the Intermediate Boys Cian Doyle (Bridgetown) and Ross O’Flaherty (St Peter’s). A high quality field lined up with a hot pace being set from the gun. Cian and Ross found themselves among the action. Both put in good performances but unfortunately didn’t qualify for the Leinster Schools. Cian came in 40th with Ross not too far behind.
Lastly Rory Cassidy (Bridgetown) was in action in the Senior Boys 6000m. This was the last race and pretty much everyone on the line was beginning to freeze. Rory ended up coming 32nd and can be happy with his performance.
As mentioned already Arwyn and Kate will race again for their schools on February 13 in the Irish Life Health Leinster Schools Cross Country. Good luck to both of them.
GOOD LUCK – Good luck to all our juveniles competing next Saturday and Sunday in the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone IT International Arena.
TRAINING – Senior Training at Kilmore GAA Grounds at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Enniscorthy Sports Hub Saturday at 10 a.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 track in Enniscorthy on Saturday 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 (@ClubKilmore) or by emailing kilmoreathleticsclub@gmail.com.
Couch to 5k – Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kilmore GAA Grounds.
‘SEUSSICAL’ QUIZ FUNDRAISER
Kilmore Variety Group are holding a fundraising table quiz in Quigleys Kilmore on Tuesday, February 19, at 8.30 p.m. The group is celebrating 30 years of variety shows and musicals and this year’s musical ‘Seussical’ will be staged in the Opera House on March 16 and 17. Tickets for the show can be booked from opera house.
FREE BASIC COMPUTER CLASS
There will be a Free Basic Computer Class on Tuesday afternoons for five weeks from February 19 to March 19 (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) in the Stella Maris Centre. Eight people per class. More classes may be added if there is sufficient interest. Contact SMC at 053 9129922.
VEGETABLE CROP PRODUCTION COURSE.
A QQI Level 4 course on outdoor vegetable crop production starts in February in Kilmore Quay. This course has been designed to equip the learner with the knowledge skill and competence to produce a crop of outdoor vegetables while under supervision as well as impart learners with a foundation in horticulture. The course will run one day per week for 16 weeks, 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Free of charge for eligible unemployed and under employed. Contact Kelly at 051 872639.
BEREAVEMENTS
Sympathy to the Scallan family Kilmore Quay on the sad passing of Laurence last week. Also to the Challoner family Ballymitty and formerly Kilmore on the unexpected passing of Anne.
BABY GIRL
Congratulations to Keith Jeffers and supermum Katie Fergus on their recent new arrival.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
There was a good attendance for the Kilmore ARA monthly meeting on Thursday last in the Kilmore GAA clubrooms where our new chairperson Tom Dunne presided.
The principal item on the agenda was to draw up a list of activity for the coming months. Dates have yet to be put to many of the outings and activity but the following are the ones with dates agreed: Wednesday, February 20, coffee afternoon and fun table quiz, venue to be confirmed; Wednesday the 13th or Thursday, March 14, depending on availability of premises, fundraising table quiz; Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Spring Lunch followed by fun table quiz at 1 p.m., again venue to be confirmed.
Yet to be arranged: walks followed by coffee or lunch at various venues. Day trips and visits to shows. Keep an eye on our Facebook page where the full program will be available in about a week.
ARA BOWLS
The Kilmore Seals team had a good win in the county bowls league on Wednesday last when they beat Ferns Warriors by 16 points to six in the Stella Maris Centre. Team members were Margaret Howlin, Tom Dunne, Joe Barry and Noel Howlin. Both the Kilmore Seals and Gulls teams will conclude the league on Wednesday the 13th when they travel to New Ross to play the local teams at 2 p.m. On Tuesday the 12th their will be the regular practice session at 2 p.m. in the SMC.
YOGA CLASSES
A series of eight yoga classes will commence in Stella Maris Centre on Wednesday, February 13, at 6 p.m. Contact Mary for further details at 087 2250736.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
Clonard LADIES’ GAA
Welcome back to all our members who started back training last Thursday evening, a special welcome to all our new members who came a along and joined in with the fun training session.
Underage training continues every Thursday evening in the Presentation Sports Hall, under-eight, under-10 and under-12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., under-14 and under-16 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adult training Friday evenings also in the Pres from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
A registration night will be held on Thursday the 21st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Pres. New members are always welcome at all age groups.
First Senior game to be played on Sunday the 18th away to Clonee, venue and time TBC, junior game also away to Baile Dubh Tire TBC Weekend 23rd Senior ladies play away to Adamstown while the junior ladies play at home to Cushinstown. Best of luck to all teams.
A big thank you to all who bought tickets from Clon Vols ladies for the National Club Draw, your continued support is always appreciated. For more information please join Clonard Volunteer Ladies on Facebook, email clonard.wexford@lgfa.ie or Suzanne 086 6063488.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Clonfab Ltd Community Employment Scheme currently have vacancies for Childcare Assistants in FAB Family Resource Centre. Applicants must be over 21 and be eligible for Community Employment. All applicants must be registered with Intreo/Employment Services.
Further details can be obtained by contacting Clonfab Ltd office 053 9147782 Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. or email clonfab@gmail.com. Closing date for applications is February 25.
Crossabeg CROSSABEG CHOIR
Choir rehearsals take place on the second Tuesday in every month and Crossabeg Choir are now recruiting for female and male members to join. There are no auditions necessary and if you are interested in joining up, then call Mary at 087 2737233 for further information or call down to the church this evening, Tuesday, February 11, at 7.30 p.m where you will be made very welcome.
BACK FOR MORE
Following their recent successful run, the local Bridge Drama group from Castlebridge, will return to the National Opera House on February 21, 22, 23 and 26 with their hugely popular comedy drama, ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ by Neil Simon.
The play is directed by twotime RTÉ all-Ireland Best Director, Pat Whelan and it tells the story of the Jerome family from Brooklyn, New York in 1937. We are guided through the ‘memoirs’ of teenager Eugene Jerome, who is witty, perceptive, obsessed with sex and forever fantasising his baseball triumphs as star pitcher for the Yankees. He takes us through a series of observations and insights that show his family meeting life’s challenges with pride, spirit and a marvellous sense of humour.
This is the group’s circuit entry for 2019. Tickets are only €15 and €12 and are available at nationaloperahouse.ie or box office 053 9122144.
CHURCH NEWS
Adoration every Monday from 1 p.m till 7.20 p.m. with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues after Mass till 9 p.m. Applications are now available for the Invalid section of the 51st Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place this year from May 11 to May 16.
Volunteers are always needed in your church, be it helping out on a sub-committee or helping out with activities that are arranged for various times during the year. If you could give a hand at any time, then please sign your name on the sheet of paper that is located at the back of the church.
CONDOLENCES
News of a tragic and sudden death in any neighbourhood is always hard to comprehend, with people feeling helpless to comfort or console the grieving family on their sad loss. Tragedy struck the Crossabeg area again on Sunday week last, when news spread of the untimely and sudden death of Stephen Darigan, Garrycleary, Crossabeg.
Aged 27 years, Stephen was the youngest beloved son of Patrick and Maria, and brother of David, Jason and Patrick. Educated at Crossabeg national school and the Vocational school, Wexford, Stephen was a very talented and gifted carpenter and was studying at Carlow IT His death casts a dark cloud of sadness and disbelief over the area. Stephen is also sadly missed by his grandparents Greg and Lily Ryan (Artramon Heights, Crossabeg) extended family and friends to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.
His remains reposed at Mulligans funeral home on Tuesday of last week with prayers that evening. Funeral prayers were recited on Wednesday morning before removal to Crossabeg church for Requiem Mass and burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
An Afternoon Tea Party and cake sale will be held at Kyle Forge on Saturday, February 23, from midday till 3 p.m. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds in aid of Crossabeg Parish centre.
SILVER CIRCLE DRAW
This week sees the fourth draw in the Crossabeg-Ballymurn community centre Silver Circle fundraiser take place. To date, 15 lucky winners have each enjoyed €200 prize money so the committee are looking forward to February’s draw which will take place in the Anvil, Ballymurn on Friday night at 9 p.m. when five more winners will be drawn. Thanks again to all supporters across the community. The funds raised will ensure we can see a turning of the sod on this much-needed facility in 2019.
COMMUNITY SPRING CLEAN
Crossabeg-Ballymurn community centre development committee are proposing to organise a litter pick of local roads to coincide with the National Spring Clean campaign. Support, in the form of bags and gloves will be available from Wexford County Council. Further information will be announced here and on Facebook later this month. Assistance from local clubs and organisations would be most appreciated.
ATHLETICS
Fantastic run by St. Killian’s Emma McCarthy in her first ever Leinster track and field competition. Emma left all others way behind her to win the 600M under 12 final, winning in a time of 1.51.63 mins. From all your Club mates and officers, congratulations Emma.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
Send it your news items, reports on meetings, gatherings, wedding/special celebrations etc to redcow2@eircom.net or text to 086 1980775. All items to be forwarded by Thursday evening of each week for inclusion in the following edition of the Wexford People.
Over the Water 5K FUN RUN/WALK
The Curracloe 5K Fun Run/ Walk takes place on Sunday, March 10, at midday. Registration takes place from 10.30 a.m. at Curracloe national school. Donations will be accepted on the day, and all funds raised go to the school funds. The date had to changed due to a clash of fixtures and the committee wish to apologise for any inconvenience.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
Results of the Curracloe United Development lotto for Sunday, February 3, The numbers drawn were 12, 14, 17 and 19. There was no jackpot winner and three match-three winners who each received €50, Tom Rossiter, Screen; Maureen, c/o Brian McKenna and Helen and Jane, The Roadhouse. Weekly draw takes place every Sunday night and tickets are available in your local area.
BACK FOR MORE
Following their recent successful run, the local Bridge Drama group from Castlebridge, will return to the National Opera House on February 21, 22, 23 and 26 with their hugely popular comedy drama, ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ by Neil Simon.
The play is directed by twotime RTÉ all-Ireland Best Director, Pat Whelan and it tells the story of the Jerome family from Brooklyn, New York in 1937. We are guided through the ‘memoirs’ of teenager Eugene Jerome, who is witty, perceptive, obsessed with sex and forever fantasising his baseball triumphs as star pitcher for the Yankees. He takes us through a series of observations and insights that show his family meeting life’s challenges with pride, spirit and a marvellous sense of humour.
This is the group’s circuit entry for 2019. Tickets are only €15 and €12 and are available at nationaloperahouse.ie or box office 053 9122144.
CARD WINNERS
Weekly winners of the Partners 45 in Hotel Curracloe were Margaret Griffith and Sim Donohoe. Cards continue every Thursday night till April 11 when the Grand Easter final takes place. Bingo jackpot on Sunday evening was shared by Jennifer O’Rourke, Deckie Hearne and Ava Hanrahan.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
St Ibar’s/Shelmalier camogie club wish to invite all to join them in their ‘Walk and Talk’ evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. which takes place every Monday evening at Hollymount. You can enjoy a cuppa afterwards in the clubhouse. The clubs next 6K run/walk takes place on Sunday, March 24, details to follow soon. The Valentine’s Teen disco takes place this Friday night, February 15, Check out the Facebook page for ticket sales.
ACTIVITIES AT FURLONGS LOUNGE
Recent Texasholdem winner in Furlongs lounge, Curracloe was Mick Moloney. Cards take place on Monday and Sunday nights. The winner in the Richard Furlong Pool tournament was Jimmy Doyle. This tournament continues every Thursday night at 9 p.m. with over €1,000 in prizes.
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
Curracloe national school are now accepting registrations for September 2019. Please contact the school secretary at 053 9137283 for registration form.
Congratulations to recent split-the-pot winner, Kieran Cullen, who won €88.50c. The next draw takes place this Wednesday, February 13, The parents’ association have organised a Clothes Collection in conjunction with the National Council for the Blind. Please bring your bags of unwanted clothing, linen, curtains, belts, handbags and shoes (paired) in plastic bags to the school on or before Wednesday, February 28, No cushions, duvets, pillows, socks or underwear please. All donations of clothing etc. will be sold in the NCBI shops nationwide, or recycled. The school will receive money per 10kg filled bag.
The staff wish to thank all the grandparents and relations who visited the school on February 1 It was a very special day for the children. Thanks to the parents’ association for providing refreshments and all the parents who sent in baking.
Bingo continues every Sunday in the school hall from 3.30 5 p.m and all are welcome.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
Send it your news items, reports on meetings, gatherings, wedding/special celebrations etc to redcow2@eircom.net or text to 086 1980775. All items to be forwarded by Thursday evening of each week for inclusion in the following edition of the Wexford People.
The Ballagh ARMY OFFICER
Congratulations to Leanne Nolan, Ballymurray, The Ballagh, Defence Forces Cadet, who graduated as an officer on February 4. She was one of seventeen women from the class of seventy-seven who received their commission. Lieutenant Nolan was featured on the front of the Irish Times, in a photograph that included her twin nieces, Elsie and Ailbhe Nolan.
RECENT BIRTH
Congratulations to Aoife and Paul Rossiter, Knocknaveigh, The Ballagh on the birth of their second son, Harry, last week.
BOXING CLUB
Congratulations to chairman, Mr Nicky White, who was recently inducted into the IABA Hall of Fame. Nicky has been involved in Boxing for over 40 years and during that time he has been Co. Chairman, Leinster president, treasurer of IABA as well as president of IABA. He also trained a number of Irish champions and travelled with the Irish team as Team Manager on numerous occasions.
UNDERAGE GAA REGISTRATION
A registration night for Underage GAA and camogie players will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. For information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 087 7560871.
GAA GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Wexford GAA are offering 21 part-funded scholarships to Coláiste Laighean, New Ross in the summer of 2019.
Parents/guardians of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie players who would like their child to be entered for the draw are asked to contact Oulart-The Ballagh, Oifigeach Gaeilge and Cultúr, Breda Jacob (086 1686978) no later than March 4.
SPONGER’S EVENTS
Forthcoming events for Martin Sponger Fortunes Mayoral Campaign: Bingo in Bob’s bar every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ‘Open Mic’ night every Thursday in the Sawdust at 9 p.m. On February 21, a Dog Night in Enniscorthy with an All-Star Race starting at 8 p.m. with 10 Greyhound races on the card. Tickets are €10 each and children under-16 are free.
PHIL’S CAMPAIGN
Events for Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign are as follows: Sunday, February 17, and Sunday, February 24, bingo in Oulart Community Centre at 8 p.m.
On Friday, February 15, ‘Dancing with Declan and the Classic Outlaws’ in Oulart Community Centre at 9 p.m. On Sunday, February 24, a 5k and 10k Walk and Run starting at the Upper Complex at midday, with registration from 11.30 a.m.
The Circuit Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday in the Ballagh Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 9.00 till Thursday, February 14.
Golf classic in Blackwater Golf Course on Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17. Tee times 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Teams of Three – €60. For Bookings, please ring 087 6145075 or 087 9818421.
Rosslare Harbour ST PAUL’S AC
We would like to wish our club chariman Leo Coy a speedy recovery and hope to see him back at training soon.
Congratulations and well done to Ciara Martin, who competed in the South Leinster Schools Championships in Carlow last Thursday representing Presentation Wexford.
Ger Maloney was also in Cross Country Action last weekend competing in the Irish Life National Intermediate and Masters Championships where he was fifth O’55 and 71st overall.
We wish Maeve Hayes, Dankia Gilshinan and Ciara Martin the best of luck this weekend in Day 1 and two of the Juvenile Leinster Indoor Championships in Athlone.
Training continues Mondays and Tuesdays at the Track in Rosslare Strand, new members welcome.
ST MARY’S GAA
Our Jim Byrne Football team have work very hard in January and have being very competitive against teams who will be playing in higher divisions in the championship. This has paid off with a good win over Duffy Rovers on Sunday February 3 on 1-13 to 0-8 score line. They will play their next match in Tagoat on February 17 at 11.30. It has being great to see our own team compete in the Jim Byrne Cup for the one sttime in over 20 years.
We are holding our registration day for all underage teams on Sunday February 17 in our clubhouse in Tagoat at 11 a.m. You will get to meet team managers on the day. We look forward to a big turnout on the day. Registration is €40 per child.
Our lotto is €20,000 and tickets can be bought off committee members and around the locality. The numbers for February 5 were 1, 19, 21 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. Match-three winner was Dianne Sinnott. Next draw is on February 12 in the clubhouse at 8 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP NEWS
Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environmental Group will be holding a fundraising table quiz on Thursday, February 28, at 8 p.m. in the Railway Social Club, €20 per table of four. On the night there will be a raffle and spot prizes.
Wexford County Council Community Grants are now available to apply for under the Amenity and Arts Grant Scheme 2019 and the residents’ association Grant Scheme 2019. Application forms and details are available from the local office or wexfordcoco.ie. The email address for this area is wexfordborough@wexfordcoco. ie. The maximum grant payable is €600.
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’
BEREAVEMENT
News of the sudden and unexpected death of Barry Goff has caused deep shock and sadness in our community. Barry, who is the eldest son of Mary and the late Noel, Boher, Kilrane, was living in Liverpool with his wife Millie and young son Henry.
Barry was a talented hurler, playing with St Mary’s, Rosslare from a very young age. He also enjoyed being on the stage, with the Ballycogley Players. He was easy going, friendly and popular and will be sorely missed.
Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, son, mother, brothers Niall and David, sister Laura, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, extended family and many friends. Barry was laid to rest in Frankby Cemetery, Birkenhead, Wirral, after funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Kirby.
Barry’s month’s mind Mass will be held in St Patrick’s Church, Rosslare Harbour on Sunday, February 17, at 10.30 a.m.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next general meeting will be on Tuesday, March 5. The meeting will take place at the Rosslare Railway Social Club at 3 p.m. A Committee meeting will take place at 2 p.m.
A St Patrick’s Day social will take place in the Hotel Rosslare on Sunday, March 17. Bacon and cabbage will be served at 01 p.m. Music by Jimmy Hogan. The price is €10 for KRHARG members and €16.50 for all others and may be obtained from Mairead at 053 9133702.
This year it is planned to have the Group’s annual holiday early in September in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. The price is to be confirmed. Early booking is essential and deposits of €50 should be paid at the next meeting.
Rosslare Strand SOCIAL DANCING
Fancy giving it a whirl? Sessions will be held every Wednesday from February 27 (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Rosslare Community Centre. An opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new ones, keep fit, and maybe pick up a few fancy moves along the way. For more information, contact the centre at 053 9132202.
ROSSLARE YOUTH CLUB
Join us for weekly activities, hang-out, regular outings and great fun with your friends. We meet every Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rosslare Community Centre. Follow our Facebook page for all the latest news.
SCOIL MHUIRE ROSSLARE
The school is now enrolling pupils for September 2019. There are a number of ways to enrol; you can call to the school for a Registration Form, download the form from the school’s website scoilmhuirerosslare. ie, or phone the office to at 053 9132501 to have a form posted to you. Please note completed forms must be returned before February Mid-Term break (February 21/22)
CHARITY BOUTIQUE
Sale now on at New 2 U Charity Boutique. All our winter stock is now available at unbelievably low prices – choose from a great selection of women’s and children’s clothing. We are open from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donations are always welcome; any out of hours contributions can be handed into the community centre.
ROSSLARE TIDY TOWNS
Please help us in keeping the village clear of Litter by picking the area outside your Home/Business. We will have the first Formal Beach Clean of the Year in February; date and times will be published on our Facebook page.
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.
WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
COIS BARRY CENTRE
We currently have the following weekly activities in the Cois Barry Community Centre in Rosslare.
MONDAY: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Art Group Waves; 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Code Club for primary school aged kids – PLEASE NOTE WE WILL CHANGE TIMES FROM NEXT WEEK; 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Youth Club; 7: 30-8.30 p.m. School of trad music
TUESDAY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crochet Club; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Getting On the Road – Driver Theory Training and Test practice and Road Safety course; 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Drum lessons; 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Beginners’ Guitar lessons.
WEDNESDAY:11 a.m. to midday Computer Skills for Beginners of all ages; 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Intermediate Guitar (kids); 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Intermediate Guitar (adults). You can still join our classes and activities, get in touch to find out more. We are preparing several more courses and activities in the coming weeks, please refer to our website for news and updates.
OPEN DAY - All are welcome to visit us on on Thursday February 21 from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to see the array of activities and find something you would like to do. We hope you will be able to join us.
Find us on Facebook, email us at coisbarryhouse@gmail.com or call at 087 7631305. Check out our website for more info: tiny.cc/ CoisBarry
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’.
KETTLE CLUB
Clara and Melonie at Swing and Spin and Rosslare Kettle Club 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. 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 – 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)
KEEP FIT PROGRAMME Yoga – Mondays at 6.45 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.
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. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome
Tagoat OPEN DAY IN THE DAY CENTRE
We would like to invite everyone in the community to come along and visit our centre on Wednesday, February 20, from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. We are holding an open day with Afternoon Tea where you can come in and have a look around and see what facilities we have to offer.
We have a Nurse in the centre, whom will be available on the day to chat about your requirements, We have two buses on the road three days a week, so you can chat with our manager and our Bus Drivers and see if you live in our catchment area. We have a chiropodist who calls once a month, and on the day you will have the opportunity to speak with our Senior Carer about this service and any other services you may be interested in.
Members of the board of management will also be on hand, there are so many other activities going on in our centre that I’m sure we will dispel the myth that we are a centre for ‘One Foot in the Grave’, but, instead we are a centre for ‘The Young at Heart’. Please come along and meet all our Patrons, staff and BOM Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.
PILATES
On Thursday, February 7, we held the first of a two night introductory taster session in Tagoat Community Centre, where we had great interest next Thursday, February 14, will be our second night, starting at 7.30 p.m., but if it is your first night please come along a few minutes earlier to complete screening form. Sandy.
LADIES’ NIGHT
Have March 28 marked in your diary to attend our Fabulous ladies’ night, which will he held for the first time ever in the Coast Rosslare Strand Hotel, and is shaping up to be one of our best yet – Lots of stands, lots of prizes, lots of fun to be had – more info as and when we have it. Just make sure you have the sitter organised.
WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
ST MARY’S GAA LOTTO
Our lotto is €20,000 and tickets can be bought off committee members and around the locality. The numbers for February 5 were 1, 19, 21 and 28. No winner. Match-three winner was Dianne Sinnott. Next draw is on February 12 in the clubhouse at 8 p.m.
SOCIAL DANCING
dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg with music this Thursday, February 14, Jack Ryan, 21st Delta Dawn and 28th Bandit. All proceeds in aid of handball clubs new build, all welcome and refreshments will be served.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Grantstown Day Care Centre have a Carer’s position available, 27 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday). Please send your CV and cover letter to Lesley Jones, Grantstown Daycare Centre, Wellingtonbridge, Co Wexford. Closing Date: Friday, February 15. Grantstown Daycare Centre is an equal opportunity employer, only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Community Village – Tuesday the 12th: Pongo in the morning and music with Stephen Murphy in the afternoon. Wednesday the 13th: Yoga with Sorcha/Cards in the morning and pongo in the afternoon. Bingo at 8 p.m. Thursday the 14th: Pongo/Card Playing/Valentine Day Card Making in the morning and a movie experience in the afternoon. Monday the 18th: Exercises with Mairead/Cards/ Walks in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Don’t forget you can find all of this information on Facebook.
Services Available in Grantstown Daycare Centre – Tuesday the 12th: No hairdresser available this week. Wednesday the 13th: Counselling from 1 p.m. Thursday the 14th: No hairdresser available this week. Monday the 18th h: Group Physiotherapy at 11 a.m. Phone 051 561016 to make your appointment for the services. All these services are available to everyone in the community.
Volunteer Bus Drivers Urgently Needed – We need bus drivers to transport clients to the Daycare Centre in the morning and home in the afternoon. If you are a licensed Minibus driver who has a couple of hours to spare, please contact us at 051 561016. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Getting Citizens Online – Would you like to be able to shop online, do online banking and be able to send and receive emails? Here at Grantstown we will be holding a free Basic Computer Course for five weeks. Dates to be confirmed. There are limited spaces available, to book your place phone us at 051 561016.
21 DAY WALKING CHALLENGE
For health benefits adults need to be active at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes a day on five days of the week. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join our residents for a walk in the Bannow-Ballymitty GAA ground at 9 a.m. every morning. You can walk at your own pace, or you can walk on your own and record how long you walk each day for three weeks. Challenge yourself to increase your walking time each week. Let’s see how many miles we can walk collectively in 21 days. We have record cards which also contain some useful advice on how to get started. You can get one by calling to reception.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto numbers were 2, 19, 21 and 30. One match-three winner well done Liam Kileen Seabreeze. Next jackpot will be €10,700.
Membership for the upcoming season is due and the deadline will be March 31. All details of the membership is on our Facebook page and Twitter account.
Best of luck to Kayleigh Moran, who is representing the club in the all-Ireland Scor competition this Saturday in Castlebar. We also would like to wish Adi Roche O’Leary and Evan Roche the very best in the semi-finals of Wexford has talent this Saturday in Whites.
Thinking of all our students over the next few weeks who are doing their mocks good luck to you all.
Well done to Jane Rossiter, who represented her club with the County Senior ladies’ football team.
The Intermediate Football team will take on Naomh Eanna while the Junior Hurlers have St Martin’s in the first round of the championship this year. Draws were made at the weekend.
The Ladies Junior Football team play in the first round of the league this weekend. Keep up to date with our Facebook page and Twitter account.
YOGA
Are you interested in becoming more energised and healthy by enjoying gentle yoga exercises during these cold wet winter months? Sorcha Hyland is holding a yoga class on Thursday afternoon 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the community centre Carrig-on-Bannow. Sorcha teaches a soft, gentle series of movements that can be practiced on a yoga mat or by sitting on a chair. you can even pay weekly so no damage to your pocket at this expensive time of year. Why don’t you come and join us?
BALLYMITTY HALL NEWS
Big Breakfast Morning – The next Sunday Cafe will take place on Sunday, February 24, from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Ballymitty Hall. We will be serving a tasty Full Irish Breakfast on the morning.
Handball Monster Drive-in bingo – Sunday, February 17, at 3 p.m. Fundraiser in aid of Ballymitty handball club.
Monster Drive-In Bingo – Monster Bingo is on Sunday, February 24, 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 cakes served.
Murrintown SPLIT THE POT
The lucky winner in the last draw was Ann Cullen winning, €602 - well done Ann. Ticket was bought in Murrintown Community Centre. Draw takes place every Monday night at Murrintown bingo. Remember you must be in to win.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
BINGO – Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points: Ballycogley, Tenacre Pub, Bramble Park 7.30 p.m., Lakelands, Mayglass and Mulrankin. Town pickups: 7.10 Green Street opposite CBS through Kennedy Park by Lidl to Liam Mellows 7.15 p.m. Whiterock Hill 7.20 p.m. We are in urgent need of volunteers for bingo. Should you have some free time on a Monday evening and are willing to volunteer please contact the Community Centre at 053 9139328.
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.
YOGALATES – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Sharon – 086 1943527.
WATERCOLOUR CLASSES Places are available in the watercolour class which takes place in the community centre every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phone Maria at 086 3848364 for details.
LOTTO SYNDICATE WINNERS
Stanley McDonald €100. Alison Hearne €100.
PIETA HOUSE TALK
Sally Griffiths CEO of Pieta House will come and speak to Piercestown-Murrintown ARA members and friends on Tuesday, February 19, at the St Martin’s GAA Community Centre at 2.45 p.m. Please come along for a very informative talk on mental health. FOC and cuppa tea afterwards. Open to members and non-members. no charge.
Our Lady’s Island SENIORS AGM
OLI/Tacumshane senior citizens committee will hold their annual general meeting this Wednesday, February 13, in the community centre at 8 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to join our committee for the seniors of the parish. If anyone is interested please come along to the meeting.
CHAIR YOGA
Chair Yoga with Eileen Rowe, suitable for all ages, continues every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Butler’s Lounge.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Patrick Power on winning €142 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Envelopes are available in O’Doherty’s, Butlers, Meylers and Rosslare Harbour post office. Draw takes place Parochial House Conservatory after Sunday Mass. all are welcome for cuppa, chat and draw.
GAA BINGO
Our GAA Bingo continues each Tuesday in Butlers Lounge at 8 p.m. with tonight’s jackpot standing at €700. We hope to see you there.
LOTTO
Our Lady’s Island GAA Club lotto jackpot up for grabs this week is a cool €18,200. Tickets are available weekly for just €1.50 each. Well done to last week’s match-three winner Caoimhe Meyler (seller – Cian Meyler). Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 27 and 31.
ST PAUL’S AC
We would like to wish our club Chariman Leo Coy a speedy recovery and hope to see him back at training soon.
Congratulations and well done to Ciara Martin, who competed in the South Leinster Schools Championships in Carlow last Thursday representing Presentation Wexford.
Ger Maloney was also in Cross Country Action last weekend competing in the Irish Life National Intermediate and Masters Championships where he was fifth O’55 and 71st overall.
We wish Maeve Hayes, Dankia Gilshinan and Ciara Martin the best of luck this weekend in Day 1 and two of the Juvenile Leinster Indoor Championships in Athlone.
Training continues Mondays and Tuesdays at the Track in Rosslare Strand.
Piercestown PIETA HOUSE TALK.
Sally Griffiths CEO of Pieta House will come and speak to Piercestown-Murrintown ARA members and friends on Tuesday, February 19, at the St Martin’s GAA Community Centre at 2.45 p.m. Please come along for a very informative talk on mental health. FOC and cuppa tea afterwards. Open to members and non-members. no charge.
ARA COACH TOUR
The Piercestown-Murrintown ARA Club annual Coach Tour is to Westport, Staying at Castlecourt four Star hotel, Westport three dbb, €350 pp sharing (price locked in before hospitality tax goes up) book early to avoid disappointment. August 26. Contact Ann at 087 6677411 to book your place. There are only two seats left on coach.
TEXT ALERT AGM
Text alert group will hold their AGM in St Martin’s centre on wed February 20 at 7.30 p.m. Everyone welcome, if you are a member please come along and new members welcome.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
RathanganCleariestown 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 €18,000. The winning numbers were 3, 12, 27 and 31. There were five matchthree winners who received €40 each. The winners were Caoimhe Meyler, Daragh Doyle, Liam Winters, Louise Delaney, Noel Donohoe. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, February 12, and the jackpot now stands at €18,200.
ST ANNE’S NS
St Anne’s NS are currently taking enrolments for September 2019. Enrolment Forms are available from the School Office Tel: 051 563167.
‘9 TO 5’
Rathangan Variety Group proudly presents ‘9 to 5’ – The Dolly Parton Musical in Rathangan Hall, from February 20 to February 23 at 8 p.m. nightly.
Tickets will be on sale from February 1 by contacting 087 0909541 Adults €15/Children €10. Get yours early
Ballymurn GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto Results: numbers drawn were 8, 15, 19 and 21. No winner, no match-three winners. Luckydip winners: Michael A Doyle, Michael Shiggins. Next jackpot €10,000. Tickets available from any club member.
Congratulations to Charlie Gordon, Ballymurn, who was the recipient of the Seana Ghael award for Crossabeg-Ballymurn Club in January
TARA BISHOP 5K FUN RUN
Well done to Bobby Redmond and his family for all their hard work in organising the Tara Bishop 5K Fun Run. Sincere thanks also to KDK who sponsored the event and to all of you who came out in support and made it all possible. It was a fantastic day and we hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. The event raised €6,435 to be split 50/50 between Ballymurn School and Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy to Mary Cullen and family, Ballylucas on the death of her brother Martin Sinnott in Dublin. May he rest in peace.
IRISH NIGHT
Irish Night in the Anvil Pub Ballymurn on Friday, February 22. Why not come along an enjoy a night of music dance and song. Everyone welcome.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil Pub at 9 p.m.
YOUTH CLUB
Youth club meet every Friday night in Ballymurn Hall from 8.10 p.m.
Blackwater SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
Scoil Naomh Bríde is now accepting enrolments for September 2019. Application forms are available from the school office – tel. no. 053-9127314 – or accessed through the school website www.blackwaterns.com
GAA NOTES
Under-7 hurling training for boys and girls has started back on Monday nights in the indoor arena from 6.15 p.m. to 7 p.m. All players should have a hurl, helmet and wear boots when training inside. The cost of each training session is €2 per child.
Well done to Darren Byrne, who became the first Blackwater hurler since James Ormonde in 1965 to line out for the Wexford senior hurling team in league/ championship against Cork in the last weekend. He played the full match at full back and will be hoping to start against Tipp in next week. It’s great to see the Blackwater name among the Wexford hurlers again. Blackwater hurlers were a feature of the Wexford team back in the early 1900s.
Hurling365 will be starting shortly and the club is looking for members to help out. Please contact Joe Cullen if you wish to coach.
Dates for hurling and football are as follows. Week ending March 10 – Round 1 All County Football League. Week ending March 17 – Round 1 All County Hurling League. Week ending March 24 – Round 2 All County Football League. Week ending March 31 – Championship Football (provisional) – should Wexford footballers reach the Div. 4 Final, this round of fixtures be rescheduled for a later date. Week ending April 7 – Championship Football. Week ending April 14 – Championship Hurling. Week ending April 21 – Championship Hurling
2019 club membership is due before March 31. Player €150, player and partner €160, student €70, non-player €60 and non-player and partner €70.
We are still on the lookout for any old memorabilia in the parish. We would love to photograph any old medal especially one of the 1899 or 1901 Leinster or all-Ireland final medals, there must be one floating around the parish? Even any old jerseys.
Last week’s question: Who did Blackwater junior hurlers play in the 2001 Leinster championship first round? Answer was Carnew.
BE ACTIVE
Members of active retirement are meeting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday morning for a walk at the GAA pitch. Meet other members of our community and walk at your own pace. Try it!
CHURCH CHOIR
Blackwater church choir would love some new members to join. We practice in the church every Thursday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Any age group can join or if you can play an instrument or carry a tune.
THE WAYSIDE PLAYERS.
The Wayside Players will perform their three-act play ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ on Sunday, February 17, in the Blackwater Lodge at 7 p.m. and then again on Monday, February 18, at 8 p.m. Admission €5. All support welcome as we prepare for the 2019 3-Act circuit.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
Glenbrien BABY/TODDLER GROUP
A baby and toddler group gather every Tuesday in Glenbrien Old School Centre from 9.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. This is an opportunity for young children and their carers (parents/grandparents/childminders) to meet. For more information, Contact Claire Atkinson 087 1373579 or Ana Egan 086 1939997. Looking forward to seeing you there for a cuppa and a chat.
GLENBRIEN NS NEWS
GRANDPARENTS DAY – A huge thank you to all those who came to our now annual event last Wed, a great day was had by all. Thank you all the parents and relations who provided all the lovely buns and bakes, and to the parents’ association for hosting the event. A lovely day and lots of memories made.
CONFIRMATION – This will take place on March 15 and the Ceremony of light will take place on the 19th of Feburary.
ALDI RUGBY VOUCHERS – The school is collecting the Aldi rugby vouchers for the school. Please ask for them and donate them to the school, you can ask all your relations and friends to give them to the children.
Oulart BEREAVEMENT
The sympathy of the community is extended to the chairperson of Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club, Mrs Geraldine Doyle,(Glynnranny) her husband Mike and family on the death of her mother, Mrs Peg Murphy, Tacumshane, whose funeral Mass took place in St Catherine’s Church, Tacumshane on Friday, February 8, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The late Mrs Murphy was predeceased by her husband Nick.
She is mourned by her daughters Frances, Elizabeth and Geraldine, her sisters Betty, Nora, Sr. Genevieve, brothers Nick, Martin, Billy and Seán, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam dílis.
NEW COOK BOOK
Transition Year Students in St Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy, Edward O’Dowd (Monavullen) Aaron Byrne and Seán Walsh have compiled a very attractive, 50 page cookbook called ‘Eat like an Athlete’ which is a collection of recipes and healthy tips from various well-known Irish sporting personalities including Tadhg Furlong, Paul McGrath, Deirdre Duke, Paul and Gary O’Donovan, Colin Fennelly, Liam Silke and Danny Mullins as well as Oulart-The Ballagh stars Adam Nolan, Mary Leacy, Ursula Jacob, Nicola Sinnott and Keith Rossiter. To promote the cookbook, Edward O’Dowd featured on South East Radio during the week. The cookbook is on sale in Corrigan’s of Oulart at €8. Hurry and get your copy.
SCOIL MOCHUA NOTES
Enrolment Forms, for junior infants and any other pupils who wish to start school in September 2019, are available from the school office, 9 a.m. to 2.40 p.m. Parents/Guardians are advised to complete and submit enrolment forms as soon as possible.
USED CLOTHES COLLECTION
Scoil Mochua’s next Used Clothes Collection will take place on Tuesday, February 26. Bags of clothes should be left at the school gates before 9.30 p.m. on that morning. Items of clothing, bags, paired shoes, belts, hats, towels, curtains and bed sheets are welcome. No duvets or pillows please.
PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
A meeting of Scoil Mochua’s parents’ association will take place on Tuesday, February 19, at 8 p.m. All parents/guardians are invited to attend.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The latest winner of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot is Caroline Jordan, who wins €139. Entry envelopes are available from all local businesses. The next draw will be held on February 11.
GAA SCHOLARSHIPS
Wexford GAA are offering 21 part-funded scholarships to Coláiste Laighean, New Ross in the summer of 2019.The scheme is based on the player’s family, the player’s club and Wexford GAA paying one-third each of the cost of the two – week residential course. Applicants apply to their local GAA Club and will be included in a draw to determine who wins the scholarship. The student’s family only has to pay €160.
The dates of the Courses are as follows: June 23 to July 7 (Cúrsa C for second year-5th Year), July 12 to July 26 (Cúrsa D for sixth class-2nd Year). Each club may nominate two names. Parents/guardians of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie players who would like their child to be entered for the draw are asked to contact Oulart-The Ballagh, Oifigeach Gaeilge and Cultúr, Breda Jacob (086 1686978) no later than March 4. If there are more than two applicants locally, a supervised draw will be held and the successful applicants will be notified.
UNDERAGE GAA
A registration night for Underage GAA and camogie players will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. For information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 087 7560871..
SPONGER’S EVENTS
Forthcoming events for Martin Sponger Fortunes Mayoral Campaign: Bingo in Bob’s bar every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ‘Open Mic’ night every Thursday in the Sawdust at 9 p.m. On February 21, a Dog Night in Enniscorthy with an All-Star Race starting at 8 p.m. with 10 Greyhound races on the card. Tickets are €10 each and children under-16 are free.
PHIL’S CAMPAIGN
Events for Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign are as follows: Sunday, February 17, and Sunday, February 24, bingo in Oulart Community Centre at 8 p.m.
On Friday, February 15, ‘Dancing with Declan and the Classic Outlaws’ in Oulart Community Centre at 9 p.m. On Sunday, February 24, a 5k/10k Walk and Run starting at the Upper Complex at midday, with registration from 11.30 a.m. The Circuit Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday in the Ballagh Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 9.00 till Thursday, February 14.
Golf classic in Blackwater Golf Course on Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17. Tee times 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Teams of Three – €60. For Bookings, please ring 087 6145075 or 087 9818421.
Oylegate CPR INFORMATION EVENING
CPR could save the life of someone you know. In order to be able to provide a very valuable and much needed service within community we need people to volunteer to be trained as First Aid Responders and also people to help out with the administration and organisation. This service is run in conjunction with the national ambulance service and could save your life or someone you love. An information meeting will be held on Wednesday the 13th. Feb. in Oylegate Community Centre at 8 p.m. We ask everyone interested in any way to attend. For further information contact 086 2313281.
CAMOGIE VOLUNTEER
Congratulations to Lorraine O’Connor, who was chosen as club volunteer of the year. Lorraine received a special presentation in Croke Park recently to honour the occasion. Well done, Lorraine.
GAA CLUB NEWS
The Oylegate-Glenbrien GAA Club dinner dance will be held in Ferrycarrig Hotel on Saturday, March 2. tickets available locally, your support would be much appreciated.
Oylegate-Glenbrien GAA Club have gaeltacht scholaarships for paid up club members. These scholarships are open to male and female applicants. Any one who wishes to apply for these are asked to apply to Graham Rowley by this Thursday, February 14.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT.
Oylegate National School is now taking enrolments for September 2019. Please call to the school for a form any time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GAA WALKING TRACK
The top track will be fully lit every Monday/Wednesday/Friday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for anyone who wishes to avail of the facility to get fit and healthy for 2019. Everybody welcome. Unfortunately for health and safety reasons guide dogs only are allowed.
PENNY BANK
GAA penny bank has resumed for 2019 new members are always welcome, contact any committee member for more details.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for the rural communities of County Wexford. Services are open to everyone and all ages. The services will accommodate those attending appointments, shopping etc. Where possible they will collect passengers from their homes. An information booklet together with timetable is available at the back of the church.
MASS TIMES
Please note Mass times in Oylegate: Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m. Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m.
Adamstown CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ Card Game continues in the community centre this Friday, February 15, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering this Friday the 15th will be: Mary Jackman, Eleanor Power and Ann Jackman. Catering on Friday, February 22: Ann Foley, Margo O’Reilly and Dympna Bradley; catering on Friday, March 1, will be Brigid Boland, Edel English and Fiona Power. Proceeds going to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, February 1, were John Furlong, Jim Wickham, Nick Doyle, Andy Reville, Matt O’Neill, John Hanley, Séamus Wickham, Paddy Furlong, Richie Power and Paddy Finn.
ADAMSTOWN LOTTO
The next draw in the Adamstown lotto takes place this Friday, February 15, in the community centre for a jackpot of Euro 14,900. Keep on buying the tickets, it will have to be won sometime.
COFFEE BREAK AND BINGO
Come and join us for coffee, tea, Toast and finish off your morning with a Novel game of bingo this Tuesday, February 12, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Adamstown Community Centre.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
If you have a child due to start in Adamstown National School this September, please call in to the office for an enrolment form, or phone 053 9240694 to have one posted out to you.
SPLIT-THE-POT
In the Adamstown NS splitthe-pot draw on Wednesday, February 6, the lucky winner was Tom Delaney, who won Euro 126, which was bought in Cullen’s Gala. The school winner was Abi Hurley. The next draw is on Wednesday, February 27, in the school. Many thanks for your continued support.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
To book your seat on the Local Link Bus please contact the office at 053 9196276 or email wexford@locallink.ie.
GET CREATIVE
On Tuesday, February 12, the adult reading group meets in New Ross Library at 7 p.m., the same time New Ross Creative writing group meets. The reading group meets on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss popular and literary fiction. This month’s book for discussion is ‘I am, I am, I am’ by Maggie O’Farrell. New Ross Library Creative writing group meets once a month and is guided by published author Tina Callaghan. New members are always welcome. For more information phone 051 421877.
Bree-Galbally ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The February meeting of Bree ARA will be held on February 20 in Bree Community Centre from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be the usual bingo, social and refreshments. Everyone welcome. Enquiries to 086 0747823.
SLANEY VALLEY ADVENTURE RACE
This year’s Slaney Valley Adventure Race will take place next Saturday, February 16. Check-in is from 9 a.m. at Bree Community Centre with the first wave of competitors starting at 10 a.m. The race comprises of a 30km Cycle, a 1km Kayak and a 6.5km Forest Run.
Register online at https://www. njuko.net/slaneadventurerace/ select_competition. For more details please visit our Facebook page: Slaney Valley Adventure Race or contact any Ballyhogue GAA Club member.
CEP VACANCIES
There are a number of positions available on the Bree CEP scheme: Cleaner Childcare Facility Bree (1), Community Centre Caretaker/Cleaner Bree (2), Community Centre Caretaker/ Cleaner Galbally (1), Childcare Worker Bree (2), Childcare Worker Galbally (1), Clerical Assistant Bree (1). Applicants can apply in writing to the Supervisor, Bree CEP, or email breecepoffice@ gmail.com. Closing date is February 22.
BALLYHOGUE GAA LOTTO
Ballyhogue GAA Club are delighted to announce a relaunch of the club lotto on March 6. There is now an even greater chance to win with the numbers reduced to just 28. Pick the right four and you could win or share our current jackpot of €10,000.
To celebrate the relaunch we are introducing a special offer for annual subscribers who sign up before February 15 As well as six lines entered into every lotto draw for 12 months you will get a free model county development draw ticket for 2019 with a chance to win cars, holidays and cash (2018 prize fund was €80,000) and entry to our annual subscribers Christmas draw with a guaranteed prize fund of €1,000. It is an annual subscription of €250 – This can be paid in a once off payment or €21/month by standing order.
Committee members have been calling to every household in the parish to answer any questions you may have and to get you signed up. In case we missed you feel free to contact one of our committee members. Details are on our website at ballyhoguegaa.com or on our Facebook page. Or for further details you can contact Damian Smith at 086 0481632 or Joanne Rochford at 087 3661527 or Cathal Byrne at 085 1461164. Thank you for your support.
GALBALLY NS
Scoil Eoin Baiste, Galbally is now accepting enrolment applications for September 2019. Enrolment packs are available in the school office. Contact details 053 9247622, galballyns.ie or office. scoileoinbaiste@gmail.com.
ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND RUN/WALK
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club will host a 10k run and 5k walk on bank holiday Monday, March 18. The event will begin at 11 a.m., with registration taking place from 10 a.m. onwards. Entry fee is €5 for the 5k walk and €10 for the 10k run. Both events are open to all ages and abilities. The 10k race will be chip timed and there will be prizes for the first man and woman home.
Refreshments will be served to all participants in the hall afterwards. Everyone is invited to come along and get involved in what promises to be a great community event.
WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree are now taking enrolments for September 2019. Application forms are available from the school office or call 053 9247725 for form to be sent out. Closing date for applications is Friday, February 15.
HEALING METHODS TALK
Jim Brennan will give a onehour description of his healing methods in Bree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, Questions answered and all are welcome. Free Admission.
BREE AC NEWS
Bree AC Awards Night took place last Thursday night. Award winners were Darra Casey ‘Athlete of the Year’; Abbie Doyle ‘Peter Byrne Memorial Trophy’; Jayden Kenny ‘Pat O’Leary Distance Trophy’: Olivia Howe ‘Tony Greene Merit Award’; Lea Bolger ‘Paul Kehoe Merit Award’; Katie Doyle ‘John Godkin under-13 Award’ and Sophie Codd ‘Bree ICA Parish Athlete Award’.
PLAYGROUND MEETING
An additional meeting with a view to setting up a committee to take over the monitoring of Bree Community Playground will be held in Bree Community Centre on Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m. Phase two of this project will begin shortly.
The support of parents of young children would be deeply appreciated. If anyone is unable to attend this meeting but would like to be of assistance to this committee, please contact Bree Development Group Sec, Clare Doyle at 087 4151350.
GALBALLY TRACTOR RUN
The annual Galbally Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, May 26.
GlynnBarntown BINGO
Bingo continues in Marty B’s every Thursday night from 8.30 p.m. A great evening of entertainment with the chance of winning a few bob. See you there.
WHIST
Just a reminder that whist continues in Glynn Hall on Wednesday nights from 8 p.m.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Inviting all children between 6 and 16 years to take part in the following events for Glynn-Barntown Community Games: Swimming, Gymnastics, table quiz, art or Handwriting. For information or registration, please contact Melanie or Sinéad at glynnbarntowncg@gmail.com before February 14. Alternatively, have a look at our Facebook page Glynn-Barntown Community Games. We can also be contacted by phone – after 6 p.m. please, at 086 3377531 or 087 7784954.
FERRYCARRIG ROWING CLUB
Ferrycarrig Rowing Club will hold it’s AGM on February 15 at 7.30 p.m. in Southend Family Resource Centre in Maudlintown.
BOOK LAUNCH
You are invited to attend the launch of Jim McGovern’s Book – Stand up and Speak Out, Memoir of a Public Speaking and Debating Coach, by Enda Brady of Sky News, which takes place on Wednesday, February 20, at 7 p.m., in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy.
SWIMMING CLUB
Wexford Swimming Club is holding an open assessment evening on Friday, February 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wexford Swimming Pool for seven- to 10-yearold children interested in bringing their swimming to the next level. Kids should be able to swim one length without stopping and preferably have completed their swim lessons. Committee members and club swimmers will be available to answer any questions about our club while our coaches will assess the kids. Please email secretary@wexfordswimmingclub.ie to book a place at the assessment. (Number of places are limited) Please sign in at 5.50 p.m. and be ready to go on deck at 6 p.m. Don’t forget your togs, hat and goggles. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your swimming goals into the future. Swim for life.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.
GLYNN NS
Confirmation: We wish our sixth class pupils well as they begin the ‘You Shall Be My Witnesses’ Programme in preparation for confirmation. Thanks to the parents and volunteers who will facilitate the programme.
Handball: Our handball team did very well in the Rackard League recently. Special congratulations to Lauryn and Ciara, who reached the Leinster final.
Credit Union Quiz: Our quiz teams acquitted themselves very well in the Credit Union Quiz. Our under-11 teams finished second and third.
Split-the-pot: The winner of this week’s split-the-pot is Mag Reville, who won €174.
The next split-the-pot draw will be on Sunday, February 17, at 1 p.m. in the parish hall after the Valentine’s Day Tea Party.
Tea Party Fundraiser: The tea party will be held in the parish hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds in aid of the school development fund.
Aldi rugby promotionAs part of our fundraising the school has registered for the Aldi Rugby promotion. There is a chance of winning €50,000 towards sorts facilities. If you spend €30 or more you will get a sticker. Please send the sticker into the school and we may be in with a chance to win €50,000.
Date for your Diary: May 26: 5K Road Race.
BARNTOWN BINGO BONANZA.
Barntown Community Children’s Playground Fund is hosting ‘A Night of Bingo’ which will be held in Mary-Jo’s on Friday, March 1. Some great prizes will be up for grabs and an entertaining evening is assured. Bingo starts at 8.30 p.m. All welcome – see you there.
BARNTOWN NS
Barntown National School is now taking enrolments for September 2019. Application forms can be accessed through the school website on barntownns.ie or contact the main office at 053 9120376.
SPLIT THE POT BARNTOWN
This week’s winner of split-thepot is Matthew Good, who won €135. Congratulations, Matthew. Envelopes available in Barntown Church, parish office, C & D Providers, O’Brien’s Londis, Mary Jo’s, Saucy Butcher, Clonard Laundry, Joyces Expert, Wexpartz and Barntown Community Centre. Many thanks for your continued support.
COISTE NA NÓG
Well done to our under-17 footballers who defeated Sarsfields in the Jim Byrne Cup recently 7-8 to 5-5.
CODE OF BEHAVIOUR COURSE
Glynn-Barntown will be running Code of Behaviour courses in the next few weeks – dates to be confirmed. Remember it is compulsory to complete this course in order to be involved in any capacity with underage teams. NB – if you have attended this course more than five years ago you must complete a refresher course as new guidelines are now in place. Please contact Paschal at 087 7783112 to register interest so we can get an idea of numbers.
SENIOR GAA
DEVELOPMENT DRAW – Our hugely successful fundraiser will draw to its conclusion shortly. Anyone still wishing to support the club by purchasing a ticket can do so by contacting John at 087 2807679 or any club coach or committee member. The draw will take place on Saturday, February 16, at 9 p.m. in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend and enjoy music and refreshments on the night. We thank all of the fantastic club people who committed themselves so wholeheartedly to the endeavour of continuing to develop our super facilities while keeping our debts to a minimum.
CLUB LOTTO – Club lotto Wednesday, February 6. Numbers drawn were 5, 17, 19 and 24. No jackpot winner. Four matchthree winners. – Andrew and Susie Pierce, Margaret Dempsey, Mary O’Reilly and John and Trish Crean. Next draw in Marty’s on Wednesday, February 20. Jackpot stands at €2,200.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OFFICER – We are currently seeking a health and Wellbeing officer in our club and ask any interested parties to contact Danny at 086 1089553.
TaghmonCamross CAMROSS DRAMA GROUP
Following the last meeting, several One-act plays were read, auditioned for and cast – rehearsals have already begun and show dates and venues are being planned. More details soon.
All members are asked to attend the AGM on Wednesday, February 13, 8 p.m. in Camross Hall. New members always welcome. Like us on Facebook for updates.
CAMROSS ICA
Our last meeting was held on Monday, January 4, in Camross Hall. Mary Kelly thanked the ladies for sowing the daffodils in the garden and the ladies who recently visited Knockeen Nursing Home to entertain the residents with a few songs and recitations. The winner of the best ‘6 chocolate chip cookies’ was Dympna Kelly.
We then had a visit from yoga and pilates instructor Julie, who runs a few classes in the TAG Center (Taghmon). She told us about the differences between the two classes and gave us a great demonstration of a few yoga and pilates moves. Kay Doyle and Margaret O’Gorman served some truly delicious tea and homemade scones.
A few dates for your diary: February 16 – We will be visiting ‘Trudy’s Kitchen’ in New Ross. February 21 – table quizz in Cooney’s in Oulart. February 25 – Federation Meeting in the Riverbank Hotel. April 24 – ICAs Got Talent in Camross Hall. April 13 – Art and Craft Day in Enniscorthy. April 29 – Our AGM June 6 – Special Occasion, theme: ‘ICA on Tour’.
Our next meeting will be at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 4, in Camross Hall. The competition will be the ‘Home made St Patrick’s Day Badge’ (Any medium, craft or size). Check out ica.ie where you can find out all about the ICA and your local guild.
CAROREIGH NS
All students in St Garvan’s NS, Caroreigh, recently attended the pantomime in Coláiste Abbain Adamstown. They thoroughly enjoyed the live performance and in particular highlights was the large number of past pupils taking part in the production.
Last Wednesday, January 30, was the feast day of St Aidan, the patron of diocese of Ferns. To mark this, pupils attended Mass where they provided music, did readings, prayers and presented gifts.
WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM
Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.