Bunclody Beat
BUNCLODY CAROL SINGERS
Bunclody Carol Singers wish to thank all those who contributed so generously to their collection in aid of St Teresa’s Conference Vincent de Paul, Bunclody. The grand sum of €642.40 was raised on the night. The Bunclody Carol Singers this year were Ann Marie Brennan, Michelle Clarke, Kathleen Doyle, Carmel Dunbar, Marie Dunne, Elaine Jordan, Mary Keogh and Barbara-Anne Murphy. Sincere thanks to all.
PLEASE GIVE BLOOD
The next visit of the Blood Bank to Bunclody will be on this Thursday, January 3, in FCJ Secondary School. We had a great attendance at our last Clinic so we look forward to seeing you all again. You might like to bring a family member or friend with you. Please give up one hour of your time – your donation could save help a life. So what’s your New Year’s resolution going to be? Please see giveblood.ie.
or ring 1850 731137 for further information. We wish all who attended our Clinics over the past year a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.
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.
If people are interested. Please contact James at 087 9594639 for more information.
ARTS ACT GRANTS 2019.
Carlow Arts Office are pleased to announce that applications are now open for Arts Organisations and Community Groups Grants and Individual Arts Grants for 2019. To download the application forms, head to Carlow.ie, under ‘Arts Documents and Forms’ or email kmooney@carlowcoco.ie Facebook: ‘Carlow Arts Office’.
Closing date for submission of completed application forms is Friday, February 15, at 4 p.m.
GAA BOOK
Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club are currently compiling a History of the club from the foundation of the GAA. If you have any old photos or newspaper cuttings, please contact Liam Kelly or Mick Mahon, who will be delighted to hear from you.
LIVE STREAMING OF MASS
Mass from the Church of the Most Holy Trinity is available to watch online by livestream. To access the livestream go to mcnmedia.tv and search for Bunclody. All weekly and weekend Masses will be available to view. For details, please contact the parish office 053 9376190.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Christmas Trees can be left for shredding at the Recycling Area, Bunclody AFC from Wednesday, January 3, to Saturday, January 12. Opening hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
BUNCLODY MARKET
The Traders at Bunclody Market wish all their customers a very happy New Year. The will re-open on Satur- day, February 9.
VACANT 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 Working in conjunction with Enniscorthy and District Chamber of Commerce, we are receiving ongoing enquiries looking for various premises so if you have a property to let we will be glad to hear from you.
THE MALL MARKET
The Mall Market are now taking a few weeks off and hope to see all their customers in the New Year.
WHIST
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody. First deal at 8.45 p.m. New members always welcome.
VTOS BUNCLODY
Bunclody VTOS, Ryland Road is enrolling for QQI courses. If you are aged 21 or over and in receipt of a social welfare payment please call in to the centre or phone 086 3837645.
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. They will resume on Monday, January 14, with.
Welcome Back – Movie Monday Keeping Up Appearances. On Monday, January 21, it’s Modern Technology and on Monday, January 28, it will be the Monthly Quiz.
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.
BRIDGE
Bridge will resume on Wednesday, January 9, in Redmond’s, Main Street.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot takes place in January. Envelopes available in Bunclody Credit Union, Bunclody VC, Eurospar, Ken Rothwell, O’Reilly’s SuperValu and Steemers Newsagents. We thank you for your continued support.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library – Thursday, January 3, at 7 p.m. – Titania’s Palace – Talk and Movie – Often called the eighth wonder of the world, Titania’s Palace was a unique re-creation in miniature of Edwardian palatial living – a home fit for the Fairy Queen. Designed by Sir Nevile Wilkinson, master cabinet-makers James Hicks and Sons began to construct it in Dublin in 1907. With gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, 100-year-old oak panelling, electricity, central heating, and 10,000 artefacts – including a 3,000 years’ old tiny enamel horse from a tomb in the Valley of Kings – Titania’s Palace was finished 15 years later. In this short film, older people recall seeing the famous ‘doll’s house’ in Kilanerin, Gorey. The film visits Titania’s Palace where it is now on display in Denmark. – Booking essential
Saturday, January 5, at 11 a.m. – The Gruffalo Movie and storytime – Join us for a fun-filled session featuring the wonderful Gruffalo. Enjoy stories and arts and crafts then settle down and enjoy the movie. Suitable for five to eight-year – Booking essential
Saturday, January 12, at 2.30 p.m. – Yoga for adults with Croi Yoga – For a Bright New Beginning in 2019. A yoga practice with Catherine from Croi Yoga. Join Catherine for an hour of gentle but effective yoga practice designed to shake off those Christmas Cobwebs. Catherine will guide you through an hour long practice to help gently stretch out those muscles, move those joints and breathe some vigour and vitality back into those lungs. Catherine will work at a pace suitable for complete beginners while the more advanced yogis will also find something to please them during this hour. – Booking essential
Would you like to receive a text message or email message about all our upcoming events? Please contact Bunclody Library at 053 9375466 and give us your contact details.
Adult Reading Circle – New members are always welcome. Join us any time, just drop in.
Regular Children’s Events Toddler Story Time
Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or pre-schooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Junior Book Club – Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.