KILTEALYBALLINDAGGIN

MESSAGE FROM FR. JIM FEGAN

The pastoral areas of the Diocese will be part of our engagement with the changing profile of the Church.

The parish grouping of Ballindaggin, Caim, Kiltealy, will gather together with Bishop Ger on Wednesday April 17th at 7.30pm in the Hall in Ballindaggin to continue the discussions about the development of our pastoral area.

To walk this path is to engage with truth, even the truths we would rather not face. I invite and encourage ALL who are interested in the future of your faith community to come to this meeting. Pope Francis reminds us when he said “The lay faithful are not guests in the church, they are at home, so they are called to take care of their own home”. I look forward to meeting you this evening in Ballindaggin Hall. Fr. Jim.

BLACKSTAIRS COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL

Blackstairs Community Playschool/Blackstairs Morning & Afterschool Club is currently looking to create a relief panel for both the playschool and Out of School club. The relief panel would provide cover for staff during holidays and short term absences.

Successful candidates must be reliable and have a genuine interest in children. Candidates for the Playschool relief panel must hold a minimum Level 5 early education and care qualification. Currently school aged childcare practitioners do not yet need to hold a relevant qualification, however a relevant qualification would be preferred.

Experience in the early years sector is preferred but not essential. Please forward CV to Blackstairsplayschool@gmail.com

PRESENTATION OF CHEQUE

The Kiltealy Parade Committee had a presentation night in The Thatch, Kiltealy on Thursday last week. A cheque for €1,200 was presented to a representative of The Irish Kidney Association by Raymond Doyle, Kiltealy on behalf of The Parade Committee.

The winners of the floats at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade were also presented with their prizes. A big thank you once again to all who donated so generously on the day.

“OUR FUTURE CHURCH” COLLECTION

There was a collection in the parish over the past few weeks for “Our Future Church”. The amount raised in Ballindaggin was €1,412 and in Kiltealy €1,080 was donated. Many thanks to all who contributed.

SPLIT THE POT

Split the pot winner last week was Catriona Byrne who won €300. Thank you for your continued support for our school. Envelopes available in local shops.

LOCAL LINK BUS

Another local link TFI bus service is coming your way. New route 359 New Ross to Enniscorthy via Rathnure, Killanne, Kiltealy, Ballindaggin has been launched this week.

The new link offers five services per day Monday through to Saturday and three services on Sunday & bank holidays. Daily timetable Monday to Saturday New Ross to Enniscorthy as follows:

Kiltealy Graveyard, 6.47 am, 10.17 am, 13.17 pm, 16.07 pm, 19.22 pm. Ballindaggin Mountain View Road. 6.53 am, 10.23 am, 13.23 pm, 16.13 pm, 19.28 pm. Sundays & Public Holiday: Kiltealy 11.07 am. 14.22 pm, 17.42 pm. Ballindaggin, 11.13. am, 14.28 pm, 17.48 pm. Enniscorthy to New Ross daily timetable: Ballindaggin, 7.58 am, 11.28 am, 14.28 pm, 17.18 pm, 20.33 pm. Kiltealy, 8.05 am, 11.35 am, 14.35 pm, 17.25 pm, 20.40 pm. Sundays & Public Holidays, Ballindaggin, 12.18 pm, 15.38 pm, 18.53 pm. Kiltealy, 12.25 pm, 15.45 pm, 19.00 pm.

The excellent service stops at 12 locations around Enniscorthy town & suburbs and also connects Killanne, Rathnure, Ballywilliam and Rathgarogue.