Rosslare Strand
COOKERY DEMO/CLASSES
Back by popular demand. Chef Daithi takes to the kitchen again for a three-week cookery/ demo at the community centre. The course will run for three weeks from Thur 20. Cost €20 for all three sessions to include all ingredients and handouts. Please contact Rosslare Community Centre on 9132202 to register your interest – places strictly limited.
SEWING CLASS
Last year’s course was a huge hit and a second course commences on February 3 for seven weeks.
If you own a sewing machine and don’t know how to use it, this might be the course for you. Learn how to operate and maintain your machine with confidence. This course will cover upcycling techniques, pattern reading and projects suitable for beginners Attendees must bring own machines to class. Course costs €120 – €20 booking deposit required. For more information, call tutor Noeleen Ennis Hickey at 086 4057567.
SCOIL MHUIRE ROSSLARE
Enrolments for September 2020 now being taken. Please call into the school office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for an Enrolment Booklet or phone 053 9132501 to have one post to you. Alternatively you can download the form from our website scoilmhuirerosslare.ie.
BEFRIENDING GROUP
We are currently seeking volunteers to act as befrienders. A training session will take place on Thursday, January 30, at Rosslare Community Centre (9.30 p.m. to 1 p.m.) and a limited number of places remain – please contact Anne at 085 8526866 for more info. Volunteers have found it to be a hugely enriching experience, as beneficial to their own wellbeing as that of the people visited. If you think you might have an hour or so to contribute every week, please consider becoming a Befriender.
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.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
We had a good turnout at last week’s coffee morning. Deposits were paid for our holiday in Westport on April 19 and our annual lunch in Kelly’s Hotel on February 20. Places still available for Westport when we head off for five nights B&B with four evening meals, daily guided tours out, nightly entertainment and coach to and from Rosslare, staying at the Castlecourt Hotel in central Westport.
Chair Yoga classes take place on Tuesdays 10.45 a.m. and will continue for six weeks; this is a very popular activity and hopefully it will be enjoyed by all.
Our next meeting is on February 11 and the weekly coffee mornings continue each Tuesday at 10.30 a.m.
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 House 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 in Rosslare Strand.
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
COMMUNITY/SPORTS CENTRE EVENTS
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. 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)
KEEP FIT PROGRAMME: Walking Soccer – Tuesdays at 11.00 €4 per session (includes light refreshments). Contact Yvonne at coachymcgrath@ gmail.com.
Judo – Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m. (age 3-12 years) Contact Fabiola at 083 0335866.
Yoga – Mondays at 6.45 p.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