Bunclody Beat
HOME CARE CANCER AGM
The annual general meeting of Bunclody Home Care Cancer will take place in Redmond’s Lounge Bunclody tonight, Tuesday, February 26. New members welcome.
WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Women’s World Day of Prayer will take place in St Mary’s Church Bunclody, on Friday, March 1, at 8 p.m.
Service has been prepared by the women of Slovenia this year. Everyone is very welcome. Refreshments afterwards in the Sunday School.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
Coming up in Bunclody Library – Thursday, February 28, at 7 p.m. – Making a Will with Ethel Deacon. A will is a document that any person can have drawn up and that they then sign. It will contain instructions as to what is to happen to their assets when they die. If a person does not make a will, their estate will be divided in a way that is set out in law. However, the people who will then benefit may not be the people the deceased person would have wished to benefit. Making a will is something we all should do sooner rather than later. Come along to Bunclody Library for free legal advice and information from local solicitor Ethel Deacon. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
March 2 at 2.30 p.m. – Bricks4Kidz – Celebrate Engineers week with a Bricks4Kidz workshop. Bricks4Kidz will hold another of their incredibly popular Lego building workshops suitable for seven to 12 years. Booking essential – places limited. Call 053 9375466 to secure a place.
Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. – Talk on Mary Elmes with Clodagh Finn – In this talk Clodagh Finn, author of A Time to Risk All, the incredible untold story of Mary Elmes – the Irish woman who saved children from Nazi concentration camps – covers her early days in Cork, her exceptional academic career, her heroic efforts in both the Spanish Civil War and World War ll. Clodagh will also talk about some of the children she saved. Booking essential at 053 9375466.
Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m. – International Women’s Day – Join us at Bunclody Library to celebrate Women’s achievements. Join Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy for a relaxed chat about her life in politics with a cup of tea or coffee. Educated in Our Lady of Lourdes National School and St Mary’s FCJ Convent Secondary School, Bunclody, Barbara-Anne holds a BSc in Politics and Human Geography. Her interest in people and community is long standing and she has served on many local community, sporting and voluntary committees. Booking essential 053 9375466.
If you would you like to receive a text message or email message about our upcoming events please contact us in Bunclody Library at 053 9375466 or bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie. Regular Adult Events: Bunclody Knitting Club is on Wednesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. All welcome to this free event.
Adult Reading Circle Friday, March 15, at 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Join us any time, just drop in.
Drop of Ink Writing group meets on Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. Regular Children’s Events: Toddler Story Time
Join us on Friday mornings at 11 a.m. Come along with your toddler or preschooler for stories, rhymes and songs.
Junior Book Club
Join us on Thursday, February 28, at 4 p.m. after school. All welcome to the Bunclody Bookcave.
Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
Bunclody Library branch is a won- derful and free resource for families. Check out what we are reading this week. Not to be missed.
Booking essential for all events. Tel: 053 9375466.
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 for adults is €10 and OAPs are €5 for the year.
If people are interested please contact James at 087 9594639 for more information.
GAA BOOK
Half-Way-House/Bunclody GAA Club is 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.
CHILD AND FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
The Child and Family Support Network invites parents or guardians to attend a session on Tips on Sleep for children and Young People in St Aidan’s Hall, Irish Street, Bunclody on Tuesday, March 5, from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Feel free to bring along a friend and drop in and enjoy a scone and a cuppa.
SWIMMING POOL DRAW
The annual Bunclody Swimming Pool Silver Circle draw will be held on Friday, March 8, in Redmond’s Loft Bunclody. First prize €500, second prize €200, third prize €100. Tickets €10 per draw or €50 fully paid up to be included in an extra draw. If you wish to participate please contact committee members at the following numbers 087 6444261, 087 2981506 and 085 7699645.
WHIST
Whist takes place every Monday in St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Ryland Road, Bunclody. First deal at 8.45 p.m. New players 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, March 4: ‘Safety in the Home’ with Brendan Moore, Garda Crime Prevention Officer.
Monday, March 11: Talk and Demo on ‘Essential Oils ~Doterra’ With Lorna Swan
Monday, March 18: Bank Holiday Monday, March 25: ‘Mindfulness and Song’ with Jackie Byrne.
Throughout the year there is entertainment, information sharing, arts and crafts, guest speakers, bingo and card playing. This club would suit 60 years plus age group. Entrance Fee: €4 which includes tea and light lunch. Come along and enjoy a social and informative gathering.
BUNCLODY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
The next Bunclody Vocational College split-the-pot draw takes place on Thursday, February 28. 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.
BRIDGE
Recent winners at Bunclody Bridge Club were first Mary and Jim Shannon; second Bernie Kearney and Anne Kennelly; third Dolly Mahon and Edith Tschofen.
Bridge continues on Wednesday evenings in Redmond’s, Main street.
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.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
The annual Bunclody St Patrick’s Day parade will take place in Bunclody on Sunday morning, March 17. Anyone wishing to take part by entering a marching group or a float in the parade should contact Barbara-Anne Murphy at 087 6736966 bambunclody@gmail.com or Michael Kehoe 086 8365265. If you are available to help at this year’s parade, please contact Barbara-Anne or Michael at the numbers above. More details closer to the date.
POINT TO POINT
The Carlow Farmers Hunt Point to Point takes place at Borris House on Sunday, March 3. The first race is at 1 p.m. This promises to be an excellent family fun day out. Contact Liz Doran at 086 1992457 for further information.