Our Lady’s Island
TACUMSHANE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The first ever Christmas Concert in St Catherine’s Church will take place this Wednesday, December 18, at 8 p.m., featuring, Paul Rossiter, George Lawlor and Guests, Tickets €15 available from O’Doherty’s Londis, Lady’s Island Coffee Shop, Meyler’s Millhouse. Contact Ann at 087 2427247, Paul 089 2283406. Refreshments afterwards in the Old School. A great night of music and song to celebrate Christmas.
ST STEPHEN’S DAY SWIM
The annual St Stephen’s Day Swim takes place at Carne Beach (near pier) 11.30 a.m. Registration and start time midday Proceeds to Our Lady’s Island NS Hot chocolate/tea coffee and treats afterwards to Warn the cockles of all the brave swimmers. Contact Geraldine for Sponsorship Cards 053 9131113. Walk-ons and supporters welcome on the day too.
BOOK ON FORTH AND BARGY DIALECT.
Sascha Santschi-Cooney’s newly published book on the Forth and Bargy dialect is now available in O’Doherty’s Londis, Lady’s Island, the Wexford Book Centre, Red Books in St Peter’s Square, and the National Heritage Park. It is also available for purchase from Sascha, Carne, himself or James Maloney, Lady’s Island. The launch will not take till the New Year.
REMEMBRANCE CHRISTMAS TREE
This year the Christmas Tree in the church grounds will be for remembering our loved ones at Christmas, home or abroad, unwell or deceased. Personalised wooden ornaments to hang on the tree will be available to purchase for €5 in the community centre on Sat. And Sunday after Mass and in Gift Shop Prayers for the names on the tree will be offered at Mass on Saturday, December 21, 7 p.m. For more information contact Teresa at 087 0541606.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Jacinta Byrne on winning €94 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. Envelopes available in O’Dohertys, Meylers and Rosslare HbrPost office. Draw takes place in Community Hall after Sunday Mass.
COMMUNITY COFFEE SHOP
We are open every Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. 5 p.m..and look forward to you joining us for the cuppa and chat.
CHANGE OF DATE
The ICA Christmas Dinner in the Lobster Pot has been moved from Thursday to Friday, December 20, at 6.30 p.m.
ST PAUL’S AC
The winter league was held over three evenings in November at the Track in Enniscorthy. We had large numbers competing over the three rounds with some great performances the overall results were St Paul’s’ boys third the girls fifth and a sixth place finish for the club overall. Congratulations and well done to all, a special thank you to all parents, guardians and coaches who made the trip to Enniscorthy each evening. Full results of each round are on our Facebook page.
Monday, December 16, will be our last evening before Christmas and we will have our Christmas party and winter League Medal presentation night and fun activities with Johnny at 5.30 p.m.
We are taking a break for Christmas for all groups and will see you all in again in January 2020.