AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballycanew SCHOOL NEWS
Enrolments are now being taking for new pupils for September 2018. Please call to the school office or call 053 9427496 for an enrolment pack. Please return enrolment forms by April 14.
Scholastic Book Fair – A children’s book fair will be held in Ballycanew NS from Monday, April 23, to Thursday, April 26, 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Commission from all the purchases will be used to purchase more books for the school library. Parents and members of the public are most welcome to attend as their support would be very much appreciated. Mobile book cases packed with the best books will be displayed in the school.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Ballycanew National School are holding a clothes recycling collection on Monday, April 23, to help raise funds for the school. Please donate all your new and used men’s/women’s and children’s clean unwanted clothing, paired shoes, towels, belts, handbags, ties, lines, household textiles, stuffed toys etc. Please leave bags into GP hall on Friday, April 20, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or before 9.30 a.m. on Monday, April 23. Please do not leave bags after 9.30 a.m. on the Monday morning. Thank you for your support.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Split-the-pot was cancelled on Saturday, March 3, due to the bad weather.
LITTLE DUCKLINGS
Avail of the free playschool facility with Little Ducklings for your child. Little Ducklings Playschool are now taking enrolments for September 2018. Limited places available so contact Lucy at 086 0883141 to secure your child’s place now.
BALLYOUGHTER NS
Enrolment Forms Ballyoughter National School Enrolment Forms are now available from the school office. Closing date for applications is March 14.
TABLE QUIZ
Ballycanew Community First Responders are holding a table quiz on Saturday, March 24, at the Ramble Inn at 8 p.m. This was a huge success last year and enjoyed by many so please support your local Community First Responders.
FIRST RESPONSERS
Ballycanew Community First Responders need new volunteers. Our aim is to provide cover 24/7 but at the moment we don’t have enough volunteers to do that. The commitment requires one training session once a month (one to two hours) and cover one 12-hour shift once a week. It works around your commitments. Please contact Peader at 086 1594936 or Karen at 087 9052238.
TEXT ALERT
Please report any suspicious activity to Gorey Garda Station at 053 9430690. For our vital system to work it is important that members of the public to report directly to the local garda station to ensure our system works effectively. It is imperative that anything you feel is worth reporting goes directly to 053 9430690 so that it can be sent out on our text alert system. Let’s continue to make our community a safer place.
LOCAL SERVICES
The Development Association are looking to put together a local Directory of Services in the area, from builders, plumbers, etc, to cake makers. If you would like to include your business in our Directory please email aislinn@ medddesign.com This will be free to local business in the area.
NOTES
Please note the change of deadline day. Any items to be included in the local notes have to be sent to me by Thursday evening by 5 p.m. and not a Sunday. Please contact Ann at 087 7433684 or email annkehoe@ yahoo.ie.
Ballygarrett GAA NEWS
All sections; Adult, Underage, Ladies Football and Camogie, are back up and running for the 2018 season. If you are interested in joining us, all information is available on our website www. ballygarrettrealtnamara.com. All welcome!
If you would like to follow our social media, like us on facebook: Réalt na Mara Ballygarrett GAA, or follow us on twitter @BallygarrettGAA
Blotto Draw - On February 26 winning numbers were 2, 11, 13 and 30. No jackpot winner. €20 lucky-dip winners: Hannah and James Dempsey c/o Lar Crowe; Tom Hobbs, Glasscarrig; Liam Cooper, 19 New Haven; Betty Kinsella c/o Diarmuid Dunbar; Chris Jackson. Five Free Tickets Winner: Mrs Ann Doyle c/o L Crowe. Next week’s draw on March 12 in Jimmyz. Jackpot €15,100.
LINE DANCING
Beginners line dancing classes are on in Ballygarrett GAA hall every Tuesday night from 8 p.m. until 9.30 p.m. Admission is €8. New members are very welcome. Good fun and excersise. Contact Brenda 0876143945.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Local Link Wexford provides a bus service from Ballygarrett to Gorey on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. Door to door service may be available if required Please contact us at 053 9196276 or wexford@locallink.ie for full details of these and all our services.
KILLENAGH WANDERERS FC
Lotto Tickets on sale each week from club and committee members at €2 each.
SVP HELPLINE
St Vincent de Paul is available to assist families who may be experiencing particular financial distress, especially in terms of basic necessities. Contact us on our confidential Help Line 085 1159495.
Courtown RÉALT NA MARA GAA
All sections; Adult, Underage, Ladies Football and Camogie, are back up and running for the 2018 season. If you are interested in joining us, all information is available on our website www. ballygarrettrealtnamara.com. All welcome!
If you would like to follow our social media, like us on facebook: Réalt na Mara Ballygarrett GAA, or follow us on twitter @BallygarrettGAA
BLOTTO DRAW
On February 26 winning numbers were 2, 11, 13 and 30. No jackpot winner. €20 lucky-dip winners: Hannah and James Dempsey c/o Lar Crowe; Tom Hobbs, Glasscarrig; Liam Cooper, 19 New Haven; Betty Kinsella c/o Diarmuid Dunbar; Chris Jackson. Five Free Tickets Winner: Mrs Ann Doyle c/o L Crowe. Next week’s draw on March 12 in Jimmyz. Jackpot €15,100.
IRISH DANCE CLASSES
Classes are on every Saturday morning from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. These classes are from ages four years and upwards. Contact Deirdre at 087 6487684 for further information.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Activities in the Riverchapel Community Centre are as follows.
Little Rascals: Monday to Fridays 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. For more information phone Brigid at 087 9048644/
Arts and Crafts: Every Monday 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. also 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Joanne on 807 3566344 for furthe information.
Ladies’ Club: Every Monday evening – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Con- tact Monica at 086 3580122 for further information.
Line Dancing: Every Tuesday evening from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For further information. Contact Geraldine at 086 3958667. Why not learn this popular dance?
Bible Club: This club takes place every Tuesday afternoon from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Contact Mathew at 083 1270026 for further information.
Tae – Kwon – Do: Every Wednesday evening 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. also 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Fridays 4 p.m. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. 8.30 p.m. Contact Tom at 086 3862020.
Self Defense Classes: These classes take place every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. also on Wednesday evenings from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Why not join these classes, it will help you to defend yourself and others. Contact Dave at 087 634470 for further information.
RESPONSE UNIT
These classes take place at the end of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Riverchapel Community Centre. These classes are very important to learn as you will learn how to save somebody life. To learn more about these classes why not phone Niamh at 087 6025147.
COI SERVICES
Service times for the Ardamine Group for the remainder of the month of March are as follows.
Sunday, March 18 – The Fifth Sunday in Lent: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Ardamine 10.15 a.m. (Holy Communion), Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Sunday, March 25 – Palm Sunday: Monamolin 9 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. (Morning Prayer), Clonevan 11.30 a.m. (Holy Communion).
Kilmuckridge CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of Friends Kilmuckridge invite you to get into the St Patrick’s weekend mood, by joining them for a storytelling and fun night in the KMH on Tuesday, March 13, at 8 p.m. Admission €5 all welcome.
LITTLE ACORNS
Little Acorns Playschool/Montessori are having an open day on Wednesday, March 14, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Located beside St Joseph’s Primary School. Phone 053 9130393.
400 CLUB
February Winners: €150 to Tony Sunderland, Mount Howard; €100 Ann Kennedy, Ballinstraw; €25 each to Ann Kennedy, Ballinstraw ;Bridget and Stephen Doran, Monagrena; Gayle Murphy, Clone.
COFFEE EVENING
Please support the coffee evening in the KMH on Friday the 16th march from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be free Bingo/ Music and Door/Raffle prizes. Admission €5. Proceeds are in aid of friends of Wexford MRI Scanner.
DRAMA FESTIVAL
A week of high drama at the KMH came to a close recently as the results (confined section) of Kilmuckridge Drama Festival were announced. The adjudicator Patrick Sutton delivered his verdict as follows.
Confined Section – first Place Sillian Players, ‘Una Pooka’ by Michael Harding. Second Enniscorthy Drama Group, ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ by Martin McDonagh. Third Clann Machua Drama Group, ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Martin Donagh. Adjudicator’s Award – David and Michael Farrelly, Sillian Players.
Best Actor – Conor Shaffrey, Sillian Players. Best Actress – Anne Marie Whelan, Enniscorthy Drama Group.
Best Supporting Actor – Iggy Bownes, Clann Machua Drama Group. Best Supporting Actress – Megan Marriott, Curtain Call Dungarvan.
Best Set – Sillian Players. Best Costume Sillian Players. Best Producer – Sillian Players, Paddy Farrelly. Best Play – ‘Una Pooka’ Sillian Players.
On the final night parish priest Fr Frank Murphy complimented the organisers on the festival’s huge success noting that there was an excellent demand for seats this year.
BRIDGE CLUB
Come play bridge at Seán Óg’s Bridge Club, Upton Court Hotel, Kilmuckridge every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. New members welcome. No partner required. We have joker system in operation.
BINGO
There is a bingo night in the Crosses Kilmuckridge next Thursday, March 15, at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €530. Free Raffle. Lotto Results for Monday, March 5. Numbers drawn: 10., draw on Monday, March 12, in Joe Hammels at 10 p.m., tickets €2 sold locally.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing continues on Mondays at 7.30 p.m. in Upton Court (Seán Óg’s). Beginners welcome. Come along have some fun while keeping fit. Fighting Blindness
If you have any clothes that you no longer have use for please contact Brenda at 087 9256769. This clothes collection is in aid of Fighting Blindness.
MEN’S SHED
The Kilmuckridge Men’s Shed is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30 till 16.00.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
Kilmuckridge Parent and Toddler Group meet every Tuesday 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. located in First prefab in St Joseph’s primary school. Price €3 per family everyone welcome.
ST JOSEPH’S SCHOOL
Enrolment is open for junior infants for September 2018 Application forms are available from the school.
CALENDAR
The annual Tidy Towns Calendar is on sale in shops in the village. The calendar features photo competition entries from the exhibition held during Easter in the KMH All proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go towards Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns, who will endeavour to keep our village beautiful.
NOTES
Notes should reach us by 5 p.m. on Thursdays for publication in following week’s Guardian. By email kilmuckridgecentre@eircom.net or call to the Information Office beside the school. Phone 053 9130393.
Monamolin 400 CLUB
February Winners: €150 to Tony Sunderland, Mount Howard; €100 Ann Kennedy, Ballinstraw; €25 each to Ann Kennedy, Ballinstraw ;Bridget and Stephen Doran, Monagrena; Gayle Murphy, Clone.
FIGHTING BLINDNESS
If you have any clothes that you no longer have use for, Please contact Brenda at 087 9256769. This clothes collection is in aid of Fighting Blindness.