BALLYMOREMAYGLASS
KILMORE QUAY ZOOM ROOM TO WRITE.
‘Write Here Write Now’ is the title of the next Write by the Sea Literary Festival’s Room to Write Workshop facilitated by music journalist, editor and author Jackie Hayden online by Zoom on June 20 (10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.). The workshop will focus on memoir writing. Jackie is one of Ireland’s most respected writers with more than 15 books to his credit.
Speaking about the workshop, Jackie said: ‘In my workshop, designed for writers and aspiring writers of any level, I give prompts and triggers to help participants to get their words down on paper or up on their screens – and they are frequently surprised by what they can produce once they make a start.’.
To book a place on the ‘Write Here Write Now’ Zoom workshop go to writebythesea.ie. And don’t forget the €1,000 Prize Pot for the Write By the Sea Writing Competition, closing date Friday, July 10.
SUPPORT RESPONSE
As a support response St Fintan’s GAA Club have established a mechanism for community assistance for anyone who is self isolating or confined to their homes due to the covid 19 crisis.
We can assist in collecting fuel, food shopping, collecting of orders and collecting of prescriptions. In line with the NPHE team guidelines our volunteers will maintain the recommended social distance in all communications.Our initial point of contacts should you require any assistance are: Robert O’Callaghan 086 0556257, Shane Sinnott 086 8139925, Eoin Cummins 087 3118847, Nicky Sinnott 087 2918020, Edward Goggin 087 2297337 and Shane Sinnott 085 7287257.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Kilmore Quay community development association is currently operating a meals on wheels service which takes in the Mayglass area. This service operates on a weekday basis with each meal costing just €5. If your aware of anyone in the area wishing to avail this fabulous service please contact John at 087 2394809.
CHURCH NOTICE
Due to the Covid virus restrictions, there will be no weekday Masses in the parish till further notice. However, the churches will be open during the day for anyone who wishes to spend some time in prayer. An open air Mass will be held each Sunday morning in the car park of Ballymore church at 10 a.m. till further notice.
We encourage people of the parish to check on their neighbour and friends and together we will come through this crisis. We hope that everyone keeps well and does their part to ensure we all come safely through this.
OPEN AIR MASS
An open air Mass will be held each Sunday morning in the car park of Ballymore church at 10 a.m. till further notice.
WALKING TRACK
The procedures for the reopening of our community walking track are being examined by our Club Commitee. The reopening which initially would be for a period of four hours a day (one hour in morning and three hours in evening) is dependent on having a supervisor on site while the track is open.
We are presently looking for volunteer supervisors to assist us with reopening the track. The reinstating of insurance cover is reliant on the track being supervised at all times when open so without volunteers the track will remain closed. If you are in a position to assist with supervision please let us know as soon as possible. If a sufficient number of volunteers are available, a rota system will be put in place.
As the GAA progresses through the reopening phases over the coming weeks, we will also be in need of assistance with implementing Covid 19 safety and preventative measures to allow our teams back.
We will need parents of our underage teams to assist as we hopefully return to the training field. If you are in a position to help you can make contact with your child’s team management to offer your assistance. Looking forward to seeing everyone back in a safe and enjoyable manner.
LOTTO
The St Fintan’s GAA Club weekly lotto will recommence on Tuesday, June 23, with a jackpot of €4,200 and a match-three prize of €200. Tickets may be purchased from club members and the usual outlets at just €1.50.
BABY JOY
Ciaran (gooch) Wright is currently in Australia where his and his partner Caoimhe McCrystall became the proud parents of a baby girl Eirinn Eleanor Wright during the first week of June. This very joyous event made Bob and Marie Wright very proud grandparents. Ciaran and Caoimhe are wished all the joys of parenthood.
KILLINICK VILLAGE
The activity in the village has begun on the long road to recovery following the lockdown due to the pandemic.
McDonnells takeaway is providing a limited service, Karoo have placed tables outside the cafe for people to enjoy a tasty snack and a chat while Acorn foods outlet store officially opened to provide restuarant quilty foods. Social distancing must be observed in all cases and at all times.
ON THE PLAYING FIELDS
At a recent county board meeting it was decided to proceed with a championship in both hurling and football with games to be played in Bellfield, Wexford park, St Patrick’s park and New Ross. If supporters are allowed clubs will be allocated a certain number of tickets which may be ordered.
The plan at this time is to hold the hurling first round on the weekend August 2, Rd two midweek August 5 Road three Weekend August 9, the semi-final on August 16 and the final on August 23 the football championship is planned as follows Road one weekend August 30, Rd two midweek September 2, Rd three weekend September 6, semi-finals on September 13 and the final on September 20 It was also decided to go ahead with the model county development draw with tickets costing €50.