Rosslare Strand

TIDY TOWNS MEETING

Rosslare Tidy Towns are holding an open meeting at the parochial centre, Rosslare on Thursday, February 27, at 7 p.m. for a 7.15 start.

SEWING CLASS

Last year’s course was a huge hit and due to demand, and a beginners’ course is now being planned to start in mid-February. So 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.

CHARITY BOUTIQUE

New2U Charity Boutique is open from 10.00 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Bargains galore to be found on our ladies clothing rails, complemented by a lovely range of accessories including hats, bags and scarves.

We are always happy to receive donations of good quality clothing, small electrical items or household bric-à-brac.

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.

YOUTH CLUB

Rosslare Youth Club meet every Friday at Rosslare Community from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New members always welcome – see our Facebook page.

GAA CLUB NEWS

The lotto was not won – jackpot €10,600. The numbers were 5, 13, 17 and 30 on February 11. One match-three winner Sophie Doyle. Next draw is next year February 18 in the clubhouse at 8 p.m. and is €10,750. Tickets are €2 and can be bought off all Managers,

players, committee and places around the parish.

Gym Membership €150 plus €10 fob for 12 months and €90 plus €10 fob for six months. Contact John Byrne 087 2584723.

Our Nursery will start on the February 29 at 10 a.m. on Saturdays for six weeks till April 4. All four- to six-year-old girls and boys are welcome to come along and have fun.

All are Underage boys are now training. If your child would like to play please ring one of the following under-nine Liam Lawlor 086 8528299/under-11 Jimmy Wickham 087 3440732/under-15 Jack Murphy 087 8137854/under-17 Liam Brohan 086 3425445 and under-seven or under-13 Derek Howlin Coiste Na Og.

CAMOGIE NOTES

Camogie 2020 Training times: under-eights – Return date to be confirmed. Under-10s – Tuesdays at 6.45 p.m. under-12s – Fridays at 6 p.m. under-14s – Return date to be confirmed registration for 2020 €50 up to under-18s €60 adults. Looking forward to another great season. New members always welcome.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Coffee mornings continue each week at 10, 30 a.m. in Coast Hotel. For those taking part in Chair Yoga please note the change of time – 9.45 a.m. for the next three weeks.

We look forward to our annual lunch in Kelly’s Hotel on Thursday, February 20, so far most of our members have put their names on the list, anyone else wishing to attend should give their name in next Tuesday.

A good crowd enjoyed the guided tour of Johnstown Castle on January 27 and the light lunch in the Castle Cafe beforehand. Our next outing will be to the musical Titanic in the National Opera House on April 27.

We have a solicitor booked for March 31 when she will talk to our members about wills and power of attorney etc which should be interesting.

The next members meeting will be held on March 10 when we will have a vote on change of venue for our weekly coffee mornings/meetings. We hope all members will attend and cast their vote on the preferred venue.

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 AND SPORTS CENTRE EVENTS

Schoolboys/Girls’ Soccer Club – Academy Saturday 11 a.m. to midday/under-12s Monday 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Girls/ Wed under-12s 7 p.m. to 8 p.m/ under-10s Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/Youth Thursday 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m/Academy Friday p.m. $3 to 7 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.

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.

Active Dance50+ – 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