Bunclody Beat
TABLE QUIZ
Carrigduff National School PTA are holding a table quiz in Conway’s, Kildavin on Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. The entry fee for a table of four is €50.
It promises to be an evening of fun and an opportunity to meet friends, win prizes and have a good time. Proceeds in aid of the school playground fund.
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOUR EVENT
Bunclody Men’s Shed hosted the first Meet your Neighbour event in St Aidan’s Community Hall, Bunclody, on Thursday, April 11.
Eleven community groups and clubs had secured tables to promote their causes, Foróige, who are looking for parents to help run the senior and junior clubs, Bunclody Horticultural Society were promoting their plant sale on June 22, Bunclody Men’s Shed are about to run a course in stool making, Slaney Paddlers, who are waiting for the warmer weather to get back on the river, the knitting group showed of some of their knitted items, Wexford PPN promoting their community network, St Mary’s Church, who discussed the work of the four parishes in the team, Bunclody/Kilmyshal Drama Group promoting future plays, Bunclody Bridge club, explained the rules of the game and encouraging new members, the Badminton Club, from St Mary’s Sunday School, no longer the best kept secret in the town and Scouting Ireland, looking to set up a scout group in the town.
The organisations all reported keen interest in what their group had to offer, with several signing up new members.
Bunclody Men’s Shed would like to thank all the participating community groups and the following for their assistance in making this event a great success:
- Annette Dupuy, the county co-ordinator for Healthy Wexford, who sponsored the evening.
- Wexford Local Development’s Empowering Communities co-ordinators Catherine McGrath and Laurentiu Ion, who helped organise and run the event.
- Áine from the Tidy Towns, who skilfully served the refreshments throughout, which included an array of donated delicious homemade cakes.
BUNCLODY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Bunclody Horticultural Society’s next event with be with Brona Dore in River’s Edge, Bunclody on Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. with her talk on ‘Growing to eat – for one or two.’ Brona has been gardening since childhood, living in a garden filled with fruit and vegetables. She is now living in Wexford where she continues to have something from the garden on the table every day of the year.
COLIN BYRNE BURSARY
The Colin Byrne Bursary Bar-B-Que and Fun Day will be held at Murphy’s Tig Leath Slí on Sunday, May 5, starting at 3 p.m. There will be Tug of War, music, Kids Face Painting and Entertainment. Music by Dylan and Jodie, James Reed and Freeway.
BUNCLODY TIDY TOWNS
Bunclody Tidy Towns group have been busy doing major litter picks in the area on Saturday mornings, weather permitting, followed by a sociable coffee and scone in River’s Edge.
If you are available to help out, please contact Niall O’Muirí chairman or Ann Murray secretary, Bunclody Tidy Towns.
THE MALL MARKET
The Mall Market has returned to Market Square and will be there on the first and last Saturday of each month, weather permitting.
On sale will be a mixture of vintage and new items – Bunclody honey, Cranes potatoes, no added sugar brown bread, jams (Sliabh Bhuí jams have no artificial pectin), cakes, Bakewell tarts, apple tarts, a selection of hand knits, children’s toys, JT Plants and flowers, hand sewn toys bags, dog bandanas and jewellery.
Do come along for a browse and a chat.
LOCAL ELECTIONS CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Local councillor Barbara-Anne Murphy will hold her Local Elections Campaign Lauch in River’s Edge on Thursday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Minister for State TD Jack Chambers will be there to launch Barbara-Anne’s campaign. All are welcome to come along and enjoy the music and chat on the evening.
BADMINTON
Bunclody Badminton Club continues to welcome new members on a Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in the Sunday School, beside St Mary’s Church. The club arranges playing time, coaching, introducing new players to the basics of the sport, as well as putting teams together and organising friendly matches with other clubs. For more information, call or text Áine at 087 6418702. Youth badminton also continues on Thursdays at 7 p.m.
BUNCLODY LIBRARY
The following events are taking place in Bunclody Library in the coming weeks.
Rhymetime for 0 – five-year-olds – Every Wednesday at 11.15 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for 0-5 years. All welcome and no booking required.
Bunclody Library Knitting Group meets every Thursday from 10.30 a.m. to midday in Bunclody Library. New members welcome. No booking required.
Bedtime Storytime for three- to fiveyear-olds on Thursday, April 18, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for a Bedtime Stories event. Make sure and wear your favourite PJ’s and bring along your favourite cuddly toy. Children of all ages love bedtime stories. It’s never too early to start reading to your child so why not pick up a book from your local library and start tonight. Booking essential. Mindfulness, Meditation and Sound Therapy with Sundara Selfcare – Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Join Bernadette Murphy from Sundara Selfcare for a relaxing mindful evening which includes tips on bringing Meditation and Mindfulness into your daily life. The session will end with some sound therapy leaving everyone feeling relaxed, balanced and better able to cope with life. Places limited, booking essential.
Classic Film Club – Friday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for a classic film for adults. Booking required.
Spring into Storytime: Storytime and Craft Event – Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to midday As part of our Spring into Storytime programme, join us for a storytime and craft for ages 4-7 years. Please book a space for the child only.
Kids’ Board Games Afternoon – Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. New event. Pop into the library this afternoon to play some of our favourite children’s board games. This is a family event. No need to book – all welcome.
Home Energy Saving Kits are now available to borrow from Bunclody Library. The kits contain a range of tools/exercises to help householders make sense of the energy they consume on a daily basis and to identify possible problem areas. Please contact the library at 053 9375466 or email bunclodylib@wexfordcoco.ie for further details.
Digital Radon Monitors
Do you want to test your home for radon? Digital radon monitors are available to borrow for a period of four weeks from Bunclody Library, all you need is your library card.
For more information, please contact the library.
Sensory Friendly Quiet Hour Every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sensory Friendly Quiet Hour is observed in the library.
We encourage you to come along and relax in the calm environment of the library.
Contact the library at 053 9375466 or email bunclodylib@wexfordcoco. ie if interested.
Library membership is free and open to all. Do pop in and join the library and begin to enjoy all the resources it offers.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Kilmyshall split-the-pot envelopes are available from HWH Shop, Steemers, Cahill’s hardware, D & M Laundrette, Glanbia, Redmond’s Bar, Byrnes Hardware Ryland Lower, Kilmyshall parish office and Kilmyshall School.
The pot is split between Kilmyshall School and the parish. Draw takes place every Friday.
Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
KILMYSHALL/BUNCLODY MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
The annual Kilmyshall/Bunclody Pilgrimage to Medjugorje departs Thursday, October 3, at 7.30 a.m. (from Dublin to Dubrovnik Airport). Returning Thursday, October 10, to arrive in Dublin at 3.30 p.m.
The cost including Aer Lingus flights, Transfers, Travel Insurance and Half Board €835. Accommodation is located close to the shrine.
Spiritual Director to be confirmed. €50 discount on above price, for immediate booking deposit of €200. Further information contact Ann Murphy at 087 2254206.
PILGRIMAGE TO GARBANDAL
A pilgrimage to Garbandal takes place from Sunday, June 16, to Wednesday, June 19. The cost is €250 per person sharing sharing or €330 single. That includes bus transfers from Santander to Garbandal, accommodation and full board. You book your own flight with Ryanair from Dublin to Santander on Sunday, June 16 (the flight is at 5.55 a.m.) and returning on Wednesday, June 19. Contact Margaret Byrne at 087 7552935.
BUNCLODY PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Bunclody Baby and Toddler Group meets on Wednesdays from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m., term time only. The group meets in the Pastoral Centre, Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Main Street, Bunclody. Find us on Facebook Bunclody Baby and Toddler Group for regular updates.
BUNCLODY BUGGY WALKING GROUP
Bunclody Buggy Walking Group meets on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. during term time only, weather permitting. The group walks around Bunclody and the surrounding area. It will vary each week.
Updates available on the Bunclody Baby and Toddler Group Facebook page.
CARNEW DARKNESS INTO LIGHT 2024
Join the Carnew Darkness Into Light Committee in supporting Pieta House, a beacon of hope for suicide prevention and mental health awareness for our official walk together from Carnew Fire Station at 4.15 a.m. on May 11. Don’t miss out on being part of the most important sunrise of the year especially as its Carnew’s first year of being an official Darkness Into Light venue. Get your tickets now. See darknessintolight.ie.
BUNCLODY NEWS
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