Bunclody Beat
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Christmas Lights Switch- On will take place in Bunclody on Saturday, December 8, at 5 p.m. at Market Square. Join us for some Christmas music, entertainment and fun and for the big switch-on.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Bunclody Market are having their Christmas Market on Friday evening, December 7, in St Aidan’s Hall. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a mulled wine reception and Christmas baking from our market bakers. We will have the shine bright theatre school joining us to sing some beautiful carols.
We have a Christmas raffle running for the month of December. For a fantastic prize of a hand-crafted rocking horse valued at €300 and other prizes in did of Home Care Cancer and Bunclody Market. So a busy month is planned for Bunclody Market. Please support our local crafters and join us for a night full of fun. Enquires to Marie at 087 7788467.
BRIDGE
Bunclody Bridge Club held an Individual Competition over two weeks and the winners were first Mary Mahon second Peggy Mahon third Ethel Griffin fourth Maura Quinlivan fifth Bernie Foley sixth Mary Shannon.
Bunclody Bridge Club meets in Redmond’s, Main street on Wednesday evenings.
WALKING FOOTBALL
The FAI Walking Football in Bunclody Soccer Club, continues on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to midday.
VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational Col- lege split-the-pot draw is Friday, December 7, The most recent winner was Maria Hayes, who won €69. Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents.
GAA SHOP
HWH/Bunclody GAA shop has good supply of club gear in stock so please call in and have a look. Gift vouchers available. Enquires to Marie 087 7788467.
GAA CLUB WALKING TRACK
Halfway House Bunclody GAA Club will light the walking track at the club grounds three nights a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. till March. Walkers must pay membership to cover insurance and the cost of electricity. annual Walking Membership is Adults €10 and OAPs €5 for the year. Please contact James at 087 9594639 for more information.
HWH/BUNCLODY GAA CLUB
The annual general meeting of HalfWay-House/Bunclody GAA Club will be held on this Sunday, December 9, at 5 p.m. in Redmond’s, Main Street.
MASS FOR DECEASED
The annual Mass for deceased members of HWH Bunclody GAA Club, Ladies’ Football Club and Bunclody camogie club will take place in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Bunclody on Saturday, December 8, at 7 p.m.
HISTORY OF THE CLUB
HWH Bunclody are compiling a History of the Club for publication and would be grateful for photos from any period of the Clubs history that people may have in their homes. If you have any photos or memorabilia please forward to Mick Mahon at 087 6680150 or Liam Kelly at 0872440702.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
If you have a vacant retail or manufacturing premises in Bunclody town or in the greater Bunclody area please contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 or bambunclody@gmail.com.
THE MALL MARKET
Bunclody’s outdoor market, Mall Market, Market Square, is a street market this is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to three. It is selling hand crafted gifts, vintage finds collectables, local produce, breads, cakes, fresh fruit, jams, honey, potatoes, knitwear, bric-à-brac and flowers.
WHIST
Recent winners at Bunclody Whist were: First lady Kitty Mahon, second lady Peg McDonald, third lady Maireád Redmond, half time lady Una Kehoe. first gent Bernie Walsh, second gent Angela Hickey, third gent George Gilbert. half time gent Theresa Byrne. Raffle winners: Una Kehoe, Marianne Jackman and Kitty Mahon.
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody, First deal at 8.45 p.m. Sharp, new members always welcome.
THE MONDAY CLUB
The Monday Club meets at St Mary’s Day Centre, Ryland Road on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come along-enjoy a social and Informative gathering.
Monday, December 10 – Fire Prevention in the Home with Colm McGrath, Fire Officer Wexford.
Monday, December 17 – Christmas Festivities and Treats.
Throughout the year there is entertainment, information sharing, arts and crafts, guest speakers, bingo and card playing.
This Club would suit 60+ age group. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and Light Lunch. Come along-enjoy a social and informative gathering.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library – Thursday, December 6, at 7 p.m. – Historical Talk with Brian Matthews on Myles Byrne and Arthur Wellesley at 7 p.m. – Join us for a talk on Myles Byrne, who was born in the townland of Ballylusk near Monaseed and participated in preparations for the 1798 Rebellion, fought at Oulart, Enniscorthy, the Battle of Clough or Battle of Tubberneering, the Battle of Arklow, the Battle of Vinegar Hill, Castlecomer and Ballygullen at the age of 18. Arthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 – September 14, 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister. Booking essential.
Saturday, December 8 – Family time at your library. 11.30 a.m. Helena Dunbar School Of Music Festive Trad Family Event – Join Helena and local children for a festive trad music and dance session. Parents and children in the area of all ages are welcome for music song and dance. Parents/ Guardians must accompany children for the duration of the session. Booking advised.
2.30 p.m. Christmas Storytime for Pre-schoolers – Come enjoy some Festive stories and make a Gruffalo Christ- mas Decoration. Booking essential.
3.00 Christmas Storytime for five to eight years – Come enjoy some Festive stories and make a Snowman Decoration. Booking essential.
4 p.m. Christmas Movie – Join us for a Julia Donaldson classic. Our hero heads on an adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? Booking essential.
On Thursday, December 13, there will be a Christmas Floral Demonstration with Betty Cumiskey at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, December 20, at 7 p.m. Christmas carols with Bunclody and Kilmyshall Choir, who will be singing Christmas Carols and other seasonal favourites in Bunclody Library. Come along listen and enjoy. Why not join in and ease into the Christmas spirit. Light refreshments will be served. Booking essential.
DANCING CLASSES
Social dancing classes are held in Rathoe Community Hall Co. Carlow every Thursday night. Classes in jive waltzing quick step foxtrot etc All are welcome to come beginners to advance. No partners needed. For more information contact Mary on email danceland@live.ie or phone 086 8153033.
POINT TO POINT
Carlow Farmers Hunt is holding their annual Point to Point on Sunday, December 9, in Borris House. The first race is at midday. Santa will be arriving at 2 p.m. on his horse and Sleigh and can be found in his grotto on site. There will also be a Christmas Market. There is €100 voucher from Red Mills Cillin Hill for ‘Most Appropriately Dressed Lady’. Contact Liz Doran at 086 1992457 for further details.