Askamore

BALLYELLIS NATIONAL SCHOOL

Enrolment forms are now available for those wishing to enrol in September 2019. If you know of anyone wishing to have a child enrolled in Ballyellis please inform them that these forms are now available. Please contact the office at 053 9426159 or email the school at ballyellisns@eircom.net if you wish to have an enrolment form sent out or call into the school to collect form.

Friday, February 15 winner of split-the-pot is Seán McLarnon and Katelyn Nolan, Carnew, winning €156. We thank everyone for supporting split-the-pot. Envelopes can be obtained from the School or any parent and from Ashling Walsh after weekend Mass in Askamore Church. Draws will take place every Friday morning in Ballyellis School.

COFFEE MORNING

There will be a coffee morning in Liz Doran’s home, The Burrow, on Wednesday the 20th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in aid of Margaret O’Loughlin’s School of dancing, members of whom will be travelling to Spain for the European Irish Dancing Championship in May.

SENIOR ALERT SCHEME

Askamore Text Alert is delighted to have processed a substantial number of successful applications for personal alarms through the Senior Alert Scheme. These alarms enable people to live independently knowing Tunstall Emergency Response operators are available to connect with them 24 hours a day. These alarms afford great peace of mind not only to the users, but to their family and friends. The cost of the equipment and monitoring fees will be covered by Pobal for the first year. For more information, contact 087 7795922.

GARDENING GROUP

New members are very welcome to join the gardening group. This is a very rewarding hobby and it is very satisfying to enjoy the wonderful fruit and vegetables you have had a part in growing in Le Chéile Park. No knowledge of gardening needed. Ph. Jackie 086 2329865.

CAIRDE

The new cairdeapp system is now in use by Askamore Community Text/Event Alert group. You can still join and keep informed of what is happening in your area. New members welcome. Ph. 087 7795922 or speak to any community council member for more info.

FINCHES FITNESS

Pilates classes take place in Askamore at 8.45 a.m. every Wednesday followed by fitness classes at 10 a.m. and Fit for Anything group 11.15-12.15. Contact Declan at 086 8468165.

RURAL TRANSPORT.

The local link bus leaves Askamore Church car park at 9.30 a.m. every Tuesday morning and 9.45 on Saturday mornings. This is a vital link to Gorey for many people and we would encourage people to use the service as often as possible. Phone Willie – 087 2449167 – for more information.

GAA LOTTO

The latest lotto draw wasn’t won. The numbers drawn were 13, 14, 21 and 23. Margaret Carton, Joanne Kenny, Paul and Liz Doran and Mary O’Neill won the Lucky Dips. Jason Redmond won the Sellers’ Prize. The next draw is in the Thatch, Ferns tonight, Tuesday, February 19, and the jackpot is now €3,600. €2 tickets are available from players and members.

SCOIL AODÁN NAOFA

Scoil Aodán Naofa, Carnew is now accepting enrolments for incoming junior infants for the school year 2019/20.

Scoil Aodán Naofa is a Co-Ed, inclusive, vertical school under the patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Ferns. We are pleased to announce this year the opening of a class for children with autism in September 2019 subject to Department of Education funding and the fulfilment of criteria as laid out in the school’s admission policy for its ASD Class.

The school has many National Awards to its credit including Active Schools Flag, Green Flag Status, Science and maths awards and School of Excellence awards for Literacy. The staff are looking forward to welcoming new pupils in the new school year. Please contact the school office at 053 9426315 or carnewns@gmail.com for forms.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to the winner of last week’s split-the-pot which was won by George Lynch, who won €284. The seller’s prize was won by Kayleigh Cullen Kennedy, who won a €10 voucher for Victors and the lucky-dip winner was Karen O’Brien. Thank you for your support.

DRAMA FESTIVAL LAUNCH

The launch of the South Wicklow Drama Festival will take place in Jim Byrne’s Lounge, Carnew on Thursday, February 28. Sponsors and Patrons or anyone who would like to become a patron are all welcome.