Carnew
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Eleanor Kidd, née Stephens, Valentia Nursing Home, Camolin and Motabower, who died during the week and was buried on Friday following 2 p.m. service in All Saints Church Carnew. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER A service for the World day of Prayer will be held in Carnew Community Care Centre on Friday, March 1, at 3.30 p.m., tea will be served at 3 p.m., this year the service is prepared by the people of Slovenia, all welcome.
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.
HERITAGE CLUB AGM
Carnew Heritage club held their AGM on Thursday, February 7, in Kenny’s Pint Depot with a good crowd attending the following officers were elected.
President: Willie Kearney. Chair. : Gavin Nolan. Vice-chairman: Murt Austin. Secretary: Kevin McEvoy. Assistant: Paul O’Sullivan. Treasurer: Patrick Nolan. Assisted by: Michael Kinsella, Kevin McEvoy. PRO: Susanne O’Sullivan. Safety Stewards: Gavin Nolan, Murt Austin, Eoin Gaynor. Trade Stands: Alison Smith. Best of luck to all for the following year.
TINAHELY WALKING CLUB
The following are the walks for the next two weeks for Tina- hely walking club February 24: Slievebawn-Tomduff, Level B, 10km, three hours. Meet Bunclody 10 a.m. March 3: Little Sugar Loaf/Lobawn, Level B, 14km, 3.5 hours. Meet Tinahely 10 a.m.
As usual, please remember to wear proper walking boots, pack full rain gear and bring adequate food and drink.
SCOIL AODAN NAOFA CARNEW
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 it’s 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.
REGISTRATION NIGHT
Little Acorns Playschool and after school registration night will take place in Little Acorns, Carnew from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, places are limited all welcome.
BALLYELLIS NS ENROLMENT
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.
‘SPLIT THE POT’
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 mornin gin Ballyellis School.
SCOIL AODAN NAOFA SPLIT THE POT
The winner of February 15 of Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew splitthe-pot was won by Bríd and Niall Kavanagh, who won €232. Congratulations. The winners of our Valentines Hampers were Brendan Lawrence and Tom Darcy. The seller’s prize was won by MJ Hughes, who won a €10 voucher for Victors and the luckydip winner was Tristan Massey Next draw is on March 1. Thanks for your support.
BINGO
The next bingo is on Sunday, March 3, and 10 at 2.30 p.m. in St Bridget’s Hall, Carnew all welcome.