Askamore
KILRUSH DRAMA GROUP
Don’t miss the first chance to see Kilrush Drama Group’s forthcoming production of ‘The Steward of Chrisendom’ by Irish playwright Sebastian Barry.
The play is being directed by Mick Byrne and the role of Thomas Dunne is being played by Michael Dunbar. His three daughters, Anne, Maud and Dolly are being played by Cora Tyrrell, Máire Doran and Olivia Mathews. The warder in the Hospital (Smith) is being played Joe Sinnott and the seamstress Mrs O’Dea is being played by Jane Kinsella. Matt Kirwan (Maud’s husband) is being played by Brendan Doyle and the Garda Recruit is being played by Stephen Kehoe, and Thomas’s son Willy, who is a boy soprano is being played by Niall Kehoe.
The play will open in St Brigid’s Hall, Carnew next Friday night, February 15, at 8 p.m. and will also be staged on Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Friday, February 8, winner of split-the-pot is John Kinsella, Drummond – winning €250. 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.
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.
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
Askamore Text Alert are 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 plus monitoring fees are covered by Pobal for the first year. For more info. 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 continue 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, on Tuesday, February 19, and the jackpot is now €3,600. €2 tickets are available from players and members.
SCOIL AODÁN NAOFA, CARNEW
Scoil Aodán Naofa, Carnew is now accepting enrolments for incoming junior infants for the school year 2019/20. 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. come along for refreshments and a chat. New members are most welcome.
BALLYDUFF DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Work continues in Ballyduff; all help and support is appreciated and we’re always delighted to see new faces. Follow Ballyduff Development Group Facebook page for info on what’s happening or if you want to share ideas.
LOCAL NOTES
If you have anything you would like included in your local notes please contact 087 8274447 before 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.