KiltealyBallindaggin

COMMUNITY SPIRIT

With almost everyone confined to their homes due to Covid 19 it is a very worrying time for all but especially older people as they are isolating themselves in a bid to avoid the virus. With this in mind Duffry Rovers GAA Club members are available to pick up and deliver groceries and fuel to anyone who may need it. Just contact any member or call Kiltealy Text Alert number.

Meanwhile members of Kiltealy Community Development Group are also available to run errands or help in any way needed. See their Facebook page or call 087 6324756. A group in Ballindaggin are also available to help anyone who may need it in the area and also if you are willing to help, contact 087 6017666.

Enniscorthy Garda Station are putting together a list of local groups who are helping out during the virus and the above numbers are a point of contact for KIltealy and Ballindaggin. Our community spirit is our greatest strength.

KILTEALY HALL DEVELOPMENT

Kiltealy Hall Development 350 club draw has been postponed due to Covid 19. The draw will take place at a later date. Also

Kiltealy Community Hall, Kiltealy Community Park and Kiltealy Gym have all been closed till further notice in line with HSE guidelines.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of the late Carmel Clynes (née Byrne), Clondalkin, Dublin and formerly Kiltealy, who died on Wednesday, March 11, To her husband Brendan, daughter Laura, mother Rita and brothers and sisters Pearl, John, Hughie and Jacqueline we extend our deepest sympathy. Also to extended family and friends.

Carmel was daughter of Rita and the late Hugh Byrne and grew up and attended school in KIltealy and everyone in the community were very saddened to hear of her untimely passing. She was laid to rest in Kiltealy Cemetery on Thursday last following funeral Mass in Kiltealy Church. May she rest in peace.

MASSES CANCELLED

All public Masses have been cancelled from Friday, March 20. Please God we will all get through this challenging time safely and be back at Mass in the not too distant future.

KILTEALY SCHOOL

Kiltealy school have handed out school books and specific work for pupils to all parents. A link detailing the plan is available on the school website under ‘Latest News’ at kiltealyns@gmail. com.

BEST WISHES

Best wishes to anyone who may be ill at this time and best wishes also to all the heroic doctors, nurses, health care and front line people who are getting us through this health crisis. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.