COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Do you have an item for the Community Noticeboard? Get in touch with David Looby at 087 2764881 or d.looby@peoplenews.ie
Hedge planting
Terrerath Community Centre Committee is having a Hedge Planting Event on Saturday, April 6, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is asking for volunteers to lend a hand.
Please wear wellies/sturdy footwear and bring garden tools if you have them. The weather has been so wet it’s been hard to coordinate, but the ground has been dug over, the plants are all okay, the organisers have compost and weed membrane.
Please spare a couple of hours if you can.
Book& BakeSale
There will be a second-hand Book and Bake Sale at Terrerath Community Centre on Sunday, April 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Come along for a cuppa and why not buy a book, there’s a wide range of titles available and all reasonably priced.
Bag yourself a bargain. All funds raised go towards paying for the new astroturf pitch.
The committee would like to thank everyone who has donated books to the sale.
Activeretired meeting
The New Ross Active Retirement group will have their general meeting on Friday, April 5, at the Youth Centre Nunnery Lane at 11 a.m.
Creative Mindfulness
South West Wexford Family Resource Centre are running a six-week programme on Creative Mindfulness for Kids between the age of 9 and 11 years.
The programme educates children on tools they can use to support them with different emotions they may have.
There are very limited spaces so if you are interested in this for your child, please ring 051 389418 to book a place.
Parents will need to be available on Wednesday, April 3, from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for an information session and registration evening if they wish their child to attend this event.
Tintern Review
Material for the Tintern Review is currently being gathered for this year’s publication.
If you have any old photos or items of interest that you feel should be included, please contact Billy Downes on 086 0771029 or indeed any of the editorial team.
School enrolments
St Leonards National School is now accepting enrolments for September 2024.
If you wish to enrol your child for the school year 24/25 please collect an enrolment pack from the school or call Bridget on 051 562570 or email stleonardsns@gmail. com.
Historical Societylunch
New Ross Historical Society will hold its annual Sunday Lunch in the Horse and Hound Hotel, Ballinaboola on Sunday, April 7, at 1.30 p.m. Mark Elmes will tell the story of William Graves & Sons (1811 – 1985).
A New Ross and Waterford firm that traded throughout the world through famine and wars and left an indelible mark on the history of New Ross and its inhabitants.
Members and friends are requested to book a place by texting or phone to Chairman Mark Minihan at 086 6021401 or Secretary Peter McDonald at 087 9279029 ASAP.
Mentalhealth support
The Grow mental health peer support group meetings are back. This group meets every Monday in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre ( Y34 DP26), from 7-9 p.m.
If you would like to talk to others who have experienced mental health challenges, come along and see if Grow is for you. The group is free, confidential, and open to all.
Contact Felicia on 086 1034332 for more information.
Mealson Wheels
Clonroche/Poulpeasty Meals On Wheels (MOW) delivers meals in Clonroche and Poulpeasty, however, they have expanded, due to demand, into Ballywilliam, Templeudigan, Courtnacuddy and Davidstown.
The group are now doing a schedule for volunteer drivers for the next six months. Generally, volunteer turns come around every 10 to 12 weeks.
If you think that you can help out with the delivery of MOW, please contact Jeanne Hendrick on 087 2310915.
Camross concert
On Saturday, May 18, the outstanding folk/ballad Wexford band Green Road will perform in Camross Hall for a Centenary Concert. It costs €25 per ticket (plus booking charge) starting at 8.30 p.m. Doors open at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite. For queries, phone
Margaret on 086 8369047 or see the group’s Facebook page for link and further details.
GlenmoreNS enrolment
Glenmore NS ( Y34 C527) is now taking enrolments for September 2024.
Infant after school service available. Enquiries to 051 880269 or glenmorens@gmail. com
Loftus Halltalk
Join writer and historian Helena B. Scott in New Ross Library on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. to discover the untold story that lies beneath the surface of Ireland’s most haunted houses, Loftus Hall.
Allow the Hook Peninsula to share its wisdom, showcasing its dualistic nature, reflected in the Hermetic principle often associated with the Knights Templar.
Loftus Hall, in Co. Wexford’s Hook Peninsula is popularly known as Ireland’s most haunted house due to a centuries’ old tale involving the devil, a game of cards, and the young Lady Anne Tottenham who died of a broken heart.
Like many historic haunted sites, the Hall has an ancient story to tell. The Hall’s story is also linked to the Knights Templar unjustly arrested at dawn on Friday the 13th, 1307 as well as Freemasonry and the Western Esoteric Tradition.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
Obituaries– freeservice
This newspaper offers tribute pieces to bereaved family members who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one.
The obituary tells the story of the person’s life, celebrating their personality, and is free of charge.
Contact David Looby, whose details are listed above, if this is something that interests you.
Writinggroup atlibrary
New Ross Library Adult Creative Writing Group is guided by New Ross Library staff member and published author Tina Callaghan.
This writing group will involve writing exercises and voluntary sharing of work.
The group meets on the first
Tuesday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
RugbyLotto
The current weekly New Ross Rugby Club Lotto jackpot is €7,300. Match 3 prize fund – €200. Ticket price – €2.
Tickets can be purchased in local businesses throughout New Ross or play online – https://clubs.clubforce.com/ clubs/rugby-new-ross-rugbyclub
MyOpen Library
The My Open Library service has officially launched in New Ross Library.
After an induction, members of this enhanced service can now access the library on a self-service basis from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Fully staffed library opening hours remain in place Monday to Saturday.
During My Open Library hours, all library services are available, you can: Use the study space, Use a public PC, Borrow and return items and collect your requests, Print by sending documents from home or from your mobile device, Photocopy, Use the internet, Have access to free Wi-Fi.
The service is free. All you need is photo ID and proof of address to join and book an induction.
Students must be 16 or over to register for this service and must be accompanied at the initial induction by a parent or guardian. Under 16s can access only with a parent or guardian.
For more information, contact staff at the desk or phone: 051 421877. Alternatively, email myopenlibrarynewross@wexfordcoco.
Runner Eugene’sdash
Well-known New Ross man and former postman, Eugene Cashin is participating in the Hope and Dream 10k on Sunday, April 7.
All donations to this great cause are greatly appreciated and he can be contacted on 087 9306354 if anyone does want to sponsor him.
Bereavement support
If you need support, please call 087 3846577 or visit the Drop-in Centre in St Michael’s Pastoral Centre on the first Thursday of every month at 11 a.m.