AROUND THE DISTRICTS
CLONROCHEPOULPEASTY CIVIC AWARD FOR MEALS ON WHEELS
Congratulations and well done to volunteers from Clonroche/ Poulpeasty Meals on Wheels who recently received a Municipal District New Ross Civic Award.
Clonroche/Poulpeasty Meals on Wheels was set up in 2006, originally for the Clonroche/ Poulpeasty area, however, expanded due to demand to the surrounding parishes of Ballywilliam, Templeudigan, Courtnacuddy and Davidstown.
They are a registered charity, with the management of the service and delivery of meals entirely undertaken by volunteers whose contribution is greatly appreciated.
It is a ‘ demand led’ service, providing up to 6 meals per week to the clients. Every new client is visited to ascertain their needs, identify dietary requirements and provide them with information about the service. Referrals are taken from the area Public Health Nurses, Wexford General Hospital, Waterford University Hospital, Enniscorthy Community Hospital and relatives.
All of the clients are in receipt of HSE Home Support Services with the exception of a short-term service to generally fit older persons, who have been discharged from hospital, for example post-surgery. Therefore, they provide a valuable service to enable older people to be supported and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Meals are cooked in FFrench’s Cloch Ban, a local pub/restaurant in Clonroche. The meals consist of a main course and soup or dessert. The menu is varied over 2 weeks, with choice of 2 main courses daily and salads provided on request. The staff of the Cloch Ban are very attentive to the needs of clients of the Meals on Wheels service, and they also run fundraisers for the service. The clients pay €5 towards their meal with the balance paid from HSE grant, a grant from Cllr Bridin Murphy and the various fundraising events.
The number of meals provided fluctuates with generally an increase in the numbers provided during the winter. Presently we are providing 491 meals to 34 clients monthly.
Cllr Bridin Murphy said: ‘I am delighted to see representatives of the volunteers from Clonroche/ Poulpeasty Meals on Wheels here tonight and it is with pleasure that I am presenting this Municipal District New Ross Civic Award to them in recognition of the tremendous work they have done over the last 18 years.’
CLOUGHBAWN CAMOGIE NEWS
The weekend got off to a good start. Intermediate ladies had a good win over Kilross Gaels. Final score was 2-16 to 1-7. Well done, and again on Sunday morning with a convincing win over St James.
Well done to Kate Flood and Erin McDonald and Wexford Co Minor team who defeated Derry in All Ireland shield semi final. Lizzy Dempsey and Leah Furlong lined out with Wexford Intermediates
CLONROCHE NS
The school is holding their Run/Walk to raise funds for the development of an outdoor sensory trail, the run will take place Sunday June 9th at 11am. To register for the 5M/8K race following links on their facebook or instagram pages.
CLONROCHE POULPEASTY VINTAGE CLUB
On Sunday April 28th, the Club will take to scenic roads of Kilkenny ,Carlow and Wexford. Please note, this is a strictly Vintage only event.
We will be leaving Cloch Bán Ffrench’s at 10.00am sharp. Registration at 9.00am for anyone interested in travelling along with us. We will return to Poupleasty hall for refreshments afterwards. All proceeds being donated to the “Oak Ward” in the Palliative care centre at University hospital Waterford.
If you are interested in participating in the run on the day please contact 087 2154176, drop us a message on Facebook or reach out to any committee member.
CUSHINSTOWN NOTES CONTACT
Contact Rita Gaffney 0879914202, rita.gaffney@gmail. com. Notes must be in by 8pm Sunday night.
RATHGAROGUE COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD
Congratulations to winner of €228 in split the pot, Harry English. James English and Kevin Cowman pulled the winner in Ballyanne Bar (weekly online supporter). ow who will next week’s lucky winner be? To be in with a chance of winning, be sure to enter via any of the secure links.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Art and Handwriting County Final - Well done to everyone who participated in the Art and Handwriting County Final. We had fantastic results for our club this year.
Our U8 Boys did great in the Art, Bobby Kehoe came 2nd and Luke Fitzgerald came 3rd. In Handwriting the following children achieved medals: Girls U10: 2. Fiadh Wall, Boys U10 2. Darren Reville, Girls U12: 2. Jessica Reville 3. Aoibhinn O’Brien. The first 2 in each category go through to the National finals in September. Everyone received their medals at a Presentation in Taghmon recently.
Quiz results - Massive congratulations to our team of Aoife Mackey, Ellen Mooney, Sean and Aoibhinn O’Brien who came 3rd in the Quiz Final in Bree, on 11th April, out of 19 teams. Well done also to the other two Teams who participated for our club. Team 1 was- Eimear Flynn, Melissa Cleere, James Roberts. Team 2 was Lucy RocheLucy Jordan, Maya Johnson.
Swimming Final - Well done to Aoife Ryan and Sophie Kehoe who competed in the U12 Freestyle Competition for swimming county final on 14th April. Aoife came 3rd, winning a bronze medal for our club!
Indoor Soccer - Our girls u13 Indoor Soccer team played the first round of the Leinster Stages in St Mary’s Hall on Saturday 20th April. They played a great game but came up short against a seasoned Hacketstown team. Well done to Sarah O’Neill, Ellen Mooney, Holly Aspel, Abbie Kehoe, Lucy Devereux, Melissa Cleere, Sarah Blyth, and Meabh Cullen. They represented their club very well and we are so proud of them!
Gymnastics - Huge congratulations to Clara Brennan and Eve Cranny who took part in the gymnastics competition last Sunday morning. Clara placed 3rd in u11 and Eve placed 1st in u9s! We are super proud of you both. Eve will go on to Nationals to represent the club.
Athletics - The Athletics area final will be on Tuesday 28th May. Training dates for athletics will be announced shortly, please keep an eye on our WhatsApp group and Facebook page for more details.
TERRERATH COMMUNITY CENTRE
What’s on in the week: Monday 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Cushinstown AFC’s Little Kickers – skills & ball techniques, footwork exercises, strategy & teamwork and fun games!Monday 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Badminton .Wednesday 8.00 - 10pm. The Committee thanks all the regular Bingo players for their continued support of the Hall. Friday 7.30 - 9pm. Terrerath Youth Club. 1st Sunday of every month Cushinstown Bingo including Spilt the Pot and Raffle, starts 7.00pm sharp.
Old clothes recycling: Look out for the big Blue Recycling Bin. Please bring your old or unwanted clothes, this includes paired & bagged shoes, belts & bags are accepted (sorry, no bedding, sheets, duvets, blankets, cushions or toys). Please help to raise funds towards running costs of the Hall. All bin bags must be tied up to keep the rain out, the blue bin is available at all times, Terrerath Muintir Na Tire Community Council thanks everyone for their support. (Terrerath Community Centre, Eircode Y34 A027).
MICHAEL ENGLISH CONCERT
Michael English and guest artist Sandy Kelly will be appearing in concert in Campile Hall on Sunday 7th July at 8pm. For tickets phone 087 2183300.
DUNCANNON ST JAMES GAA
There was no Jackpot Winner in the Club Lotto. The winning numbers were 8, 20, 26, 29. There were two Match 3 Winners:Pat Nacey, The Willows, Joe Maher, The Willows. The next Jackpot is €14,000 and the Reserve Jackpot €9,200. Match 3 numbers win or share €200. Next Draw takes place in Bannow/Ballymitty Clubhouse on Tuesday 30th April at 8.30pm.
We had an amazing night at Roche’s Bar last Friday night, a packed house filled with beautiful ladies. We would like to thank everyone who came, anyone who could not come but supported us, Roche’s Bar & Restaurant, LuLu Boutique, Amy Jane’s, New Ross, and Wallace’s Department Store. Also a huge thankyou to all the sponsors of our raffle and spot prizes, and the nine amazing models who said “Yes”. A great night for our club. A massive thank you to all the people who supported and sold tickets for this year’s CLG Loch Garman Club & County Draw 2024.
Well done to Ronan Shannon and Finn Dillion, Wexford Celtic Challenge team who beat Down at the weekend. Best of luck in all the upcoming championship games.
We would like to wish our clubman, Matthew O’Hanlon, and all the Wexford hurlers, best of luck in the upcoming Championship. Hard luck to our clubmen, Kevin O’Grady and Darragh Lyons and the Wexford Footballers who were beaten by Louth, they now go on to compete in Tailteann Cup.
RAMSGRANGE ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 13th May in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre at 2pm.
On Thursday 25th April, in the Sportsman’s Inn Ramsgrange, from 4pm to 6pm, we will have an afternoon of games, cards, or a chat, all welcome to come along.
Holiday to Belfast: from 6th9th May, all details available from Mary B 087 2073966, if you have any queries.
June 12th: Avondale House Co Wicklow, Guided Tour of house and tree top walk, €30 includes entry and coach, leaving Ramsgrange at 10am Contact Mary B on 087 2073966 for details.
July 10th: Altamont Gardens, Co Carlow, stop at Kilcannon Garden Centre, Enniscorthy for tea and scones, then Tour and lunch at Altamont, €25 includes coach and entry leaving Ramsgrange at 10.00 am Contact Ann McCormack on 087 3371344 for details.
September: date to be confirmed, Mystery Tour. This is a very popular outing, €30 Contact Alexia on 087 9462160 if you wish to book. October: home event Quiz planned. November:Christmas Shopping in Kilkenny. December: Annual Christmas Party with entertainment, tea, cakes. If you would like to book any of the above events, please contact any member of Committee.
FETHARDON LOCAL NOTES
Please note that any items for inclusion in the District News will have to be with your local correspondent at tony46murphy@ eircom.net before 7p.m. on the Friday before publication at the latest.
FETHARD DEVELOPMENT AGM
Fethard Community Development Association will hold its AGM on Tuesday 30th April at 8pm in The Hall in Fethard on Sea. All are welcome.
COUNTRY MARKET
Fethard on Sea Country Market will take place in St. Mary’s Hall from 10.30-12 on Saturday 4th May. All the usual produce on sale
BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY FUN DAY
St. Mogues Coiste na nOg May Bank Holiday Sunday Fun Day will take place on the Sunday 5th May.
There will be something for every member of the family including an Arts and Crafts Fair and GAA displays, Bottle Stall, Hook a Duck, Beat the Buzzer, Milk the Cow, a Building competition and a children’s Art Competition.
In addition to the cake stall, we will return with the Brown Bread Competition judged by Nancy Colfer. Entries must be dropped into St. Mogues GAA Club with a name and number before 1.30pm on the 5th May 2024. There will be a monster raffle thanks to the generous support of local businesses and residents, tickets still available from Diane O’Connell or from Brid in the Post Office.
Finally, but most importantly, the Treasure hunt will take place around 3.30pm, tickets for the Treasure Hunt must be booked in advance and cost €5 per child. Contact Michelle on 087 9908115 to book a place. All proceeds from the day will go to support St. Mogues Coiste na nOg. Gates open at 2pm. Eircode Y34XE26
ROUNDERS CLUB
St. Mogues Rounders Club first mixed adult session is on Saturday 11th May at 4.30p.m. at the GAA Pitch in Ramstown. All are welcome.
ST MOGUES GAA
Congratulations to Eoin Whelan who was named Boland’s Wexford Hurler of the Week for his performance with the Wexford U20 hurlers who played Laois recently. Eoin is only just back from a serious injury which limited his involvement with Fethard last year so it is great to see him back to his best again.
FETHARD SPLIT THE POT
Congratulations to Jimmy Butler, this fortnight’s winner of Split the Pot. Thanks to all who participated, to the businesses who have the buckets, without whom we couldn’t do it and to Josephine Kehoe for organising it. Buckets are located in Dillon’s Londis, The Wheelhouse Cafe, Fethard Pharmacy, Molloy’s Bar, Geminii Hair and Beauty, Fethard on Sea Tourist Office, Baginbun Lodge, Beautiful U, Salon 60, Castle Design and Hook Lighthouse. Draw every 2nd Wednesday.
OPEN DAY AT ST LOUIS DAY CARE CENTRE
Join us in St Louis Day Care Centre Ramsgrange Y34 H283 on Thursday 2nd May for our Open Day, an informal chat, meet our Staff and see the available services.
All are welcome. 9am to 12.30pm. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
“CASH FOR CLOTHES” FUNDRAISER
St Louis Day Care Centre is looking for donations for a “Cash for clothes” fundraiser. Drop off at St Louis Day Care Centre (Y34 H283) on Thursday 25th April from 5pm to 7.30pm and Friday 26th April from 8am to 12 noon.
We are looking for items such as adult and children’s clothes, pairs of shoes, hats, scarves, handbags and belts.
No bedding, towels, curtains, pillows, kids toys or teddies, please. Your support for this fundraiser is greatly appreciated.