Rosslare Strand

ROSSLARE 10K ROAD RACE 2020.

Wexford Triathlon Club’s annual road race takes place on Monday, April 13 – in addition to the traditional 10k, a 5k race is being introduced this year. For more information, and to register online visit wextriclub.com.

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.

BEFRIENDING GROUP

We are currently seeking volunteers to act as befrienders. 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. Please contact Anne at 085 8526866 for more info.

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 NOTES

The lotto was not won €10,750. The numbers were 11, 15, 18 and 28 on February 18. One matchthree winner Tommy Carroll. Next draw is next year February 25 in the clubhouse at 8 p.m. and is €10,900. 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 secretary 085 2667092.

ST MARY’S CAOMOGIE

Training times are as follows: 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 is €50 up to under-18s, and €60 for adults. We’re looking forward to another great season. New members always welcome.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Weekly coffee mornings continue each Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. in Coast Hotel. We had 40 members at our annual lunch in Kelly’s Hotel where we all enjoyed a beautiful four course meal.

The chair yoga continues each Tuesday at 9.45 a.m. for the next two weeks.

The next meeting will be on March 10 when a vote will be held to decide on a change of venue for our weekly meetings, so we urge all members to attend and cast their vote on their preferred venue.

A solicitor will be in attendance on March 31 to give a talk on wills and power of attorney etc. which should be interesting.

In April we go to the National Opera House to see Titanic. Places still available for our trip to Westport on April 19 for five nights DB&B cost €395 pps. For further information talk to any committee member or come along to our weekly coffee mornings.

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

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, Wednesday and Friday 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-you-go) 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