Rosslare Strand

PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT

A five-year community plan for Rosslare and its environs has been prepared to strategically direct the further enhancement of this area, so that it can maximise its potential for the benefit of all. A Public Information Event will be held on Monday, January 20, between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Rosslare Community and Sports Centre where the report recommendations will be unveiled. All are welcome to drop in and review the draft report, key findings and the results from the household/youth surveys.

ROSSLARE YOUTH CLUB

Following our Christmas break, we’re back to our usual schedule and will meet every Friday at Rosslare Community from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New members always welcome – see our Facebook page.

BOOT CAMP

Put those New Year Resolutions into practice. Qualified Personal trainer Liam Kehoe will take you through your paces in his 2020 Boot Camp. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. at Rosslare Community Centre. For more info contact Liam at 087 0635416 or @liamkehoept

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Our AGM will be held on January 14 at 10.30 a.m. in Coast Hotel, when membership will be renewed and a new committee will be elected. We hope there will be a good turnout for the AGM and we welcome all members and potential new members on that date. Our weekly coffee mornings continue each Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.

We plan to go to see Titanic by Wexford Light Opera in the National Opera House on Monday, April 27. The tickets cost €17.50 and names and money should be given to the treasurer as soon as possible. This early booking allows the seats to be booked early and all members to be seated together on the night.

We will have a guided tour of Johnstown Castle on January 20 at 2.30 p.m., and we plan to meet at the Castle Café at 1.30 for a light lunch beforehand. Our annual lunch is booked in Kelly’s Hotel for Thursday, February 20, at 1 p.m., the cost for members is €15 pp, non-members are welcome to join us on the day cost €25 pp.

We have a holiday in the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport on April 19 for five nights b and b with four evening meals, daily guided tours on the four days plus entertainment in the hotel each night. This has been secured at a very good price of €395 pps all inclusive, some single rooms available at supplement of €20 per night. Names and deposits to be paid in January, further information at the meetings or coffee mornings. Finally a Happy New Year to all our members.

BIBLE STUDIES EVENING

A Bible studies evening will be held each Wednesday in the Fort Room, Rosslare Community Centre (7 p.m. to 8 p.m.). The evening will involve discussion in an informal and friendly setting. All are welcome; for more information contact Avril or Jenita at 086 6627681.

COIS BARRY COMMUNITY HOUSE

Cois Barry Community Centre in Rosslare Strand has teamed up with Kelly’s Resort Hotel to introduce a free course in the Hospitality Industry. The course will include Barista training, Table waiting and Bar – Tending. This course will commence late February To register or more information please call to community house or contact David at 087 7631605.

We have following weekly activities in the Cois Barry Community Centre. Monday: 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Art Group; 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Junior Youth Club; 7: 30-8.30 p.m. School of Irish Trad (music lessons). Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crochet and Knitting Group; 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Guitar, 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Drums; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Youth Drop in Centre (087 7631605) Wednesday: 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Guitar; 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Guitar. Our rooms are available to rent, get in touch if you are interested.

Feel free to contact us via message to our Facebook page: facebook.com/CoisBarryHouse/, instagram.com/coisbarryhouse/ or email coisbarryhouse@gmail. com or phone 087 7631605. Check out our website for more info: tiny.cc/CoisBarry

SPLIT-THE-POT

As a Thank you for your continued support Rosslare splitthe-pot are delighted to offer an extra prize in addition to our cash jackpot each week as and from January 17 the prize will vary from week to week but will represent one of the businesses who currently support Rosslare split-the-pot. Businesses include Café Lily Rosslare Harbour, Centra Rosslare, Coast Hotel Rosslare, Culletons Kilrane, Cushens Tagoat, Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Lollitots Community Childcare Rosslare, Nosh and Coffee Redmond Square Wexford, Rosslare Pharmacy, Rosslare Service Station, St Mary’s Day Care Centre Tagoat, The Bay Rosslare, Tides Rosslare the Extra prize draw will run for a limited number of weeks.

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 Wednesday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Girls/under-12s 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 – Every Friday 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.

KEEP FIT PROGRAMME: Boot Camp – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30. Call Liam at 087 06345416.

Judo – Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. (age 3-12 years) Contact Fabiola at 083 0335866.

Yoga – Mondays at 6.45 p.m. Fridays at 8.15 a.m. Contact Sharon at 086 1943527.

Pilates with Theresa on Fridays at 10 a.m. €10 per class. Call 089 4620552 for further info.

DANCEFIT. – Saturday at 10 a.m. Hi energy, heart pumping, body toning. €8 (pay-as-yougo) Call Amanda at 087 9713339. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome.

ActiveDance50+ – Dance exercise to music. Every Saturday at 11.30 a.m. €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda at 087 9713339 to book. Visitors and drop-ins always welcome.