AROUND THE DISTRICTS
RAMSGRANGE TOURISM & BUSINESS COURSE
Well done to all our learners on completing their recent exams. As a reward for good behaviour and hard work, plans are now in place for a trip to Duncannon Fort, to explore over 450 years of history, from Celtic times to the present day.
An outing to Wexford town has also been organised with Paul Walsh of Wex Walks. This will give the students an opportunity to experience a vivid historical journey through Wexford’s narrow streets and winding lanes. After that, they look forward to starting their two new modules, in Work Experience and Irish Culture
COURSES AT SWWFRC
We will be hosting a number of in-house courses here in the Centre soon. In May we will start “Retail Selling” QQI Level 5 and on a date yet to be confirmed, “Train the Trainer “Level 6 will be on offer. For more information contact Jennie on 087 0985706 or email read@swwfrc.ie.
RAMSGRANGE TIDY TOWNS DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Congratulations to Carmel O’Shea, last week’s Split the Pot winner, for the week. Thank you to everyone who supports our weekly fundraiser -the money collected is used to keep our village beautiful.
We will be posting questionnaires in the coming weeks. Please take five minutes to fill one out and return to the box in the Post Office. This will help us to decide what way we would like our village to develop going forward. All ideas and suggestions are welcome.
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 MEN’S GROUP
This group, also known as Blokes with Cameras, meet every Wednesday evening, from 7pm to 9pm, in South West Wexford FRC. We do a whole range of activities, including photography training, woodwork, cookery, glass craft, astronomy, and lots of talking!! Men of all ages are welcome. For mor information, contact Jack on 087 1358254
SHIELBAGGAN FAMILY FUN DAY
Shielbaggan National School are holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday 5th May, from 12pm to 3pm. Loads of activities, including bottle stall, BBQ, lucky dip, dunk tank, fittest family, and much more.
SCOUTS BEACH CLEAN
Well done to the 36th Ramsgrange Beavers who carried out a litter pick on Duncannon Beach last Monday night. Over eight bags of rubbish was collected so job well done all.
CONCERT IN CAMPILE HALL
Michael English and guest artist Sandy Kelly will be appearing in concert in Campile Hall on Sunday July 7th at 8pm. For tickets, please phone 087 2183300
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.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
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.
NEW MUSIC AND SONG CLUB
The first night of the newly formed Music & Song Club held in St Mogues Church, Y34 XW52 was a huge success. About 50 people turned up, and there much fun and laughter. The Club will run every Thursday night for the next 9 weeks, take a break for the summer, and then resume for another 10 weeks in the Autumn.
This is NOT a church choir, the music will be varied, enjoyed in a venue with excellent acoustics. Starting time is 8pm each night. Anyone interested, please contact 087 3109658. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.
NOTES CONTACT DETAILS
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RATHNURE SPLIT-THE-POT
Next Draw takes place on Tuesday 23rd April at the Bingo. Envelopes are available locally. Please support.
RATHNURE BINGO
Bingo is played in the John Kelly Memorial Hall every Tuesday night at 8pm. Jackpot is €950 in 53 calls. Come along for a great night out!
RATHNURE ST ANNES GAA
Club Lotto: Jackpot Numbers drawn were 16, 19, 24, 27 . There was NO Jackpot Winner. There were two match 3 winners of €100: Mag Reddy, Rathnure; Elaine/Mike, Rathnure. Next draw is 23rd April, Jackpot is €3,800.
Rathnure GAA Shop: Open every Monday and Wednesday night from 7pm to 8pm (except on Bank Holidays, and also if there is a match on the same night). Notifications will be posted on Facebook every Monday and Wednesday.
RATHNURE CAMOGIE CLUB
On Fridat 26th April we are holding a Poker Classic in The Top Place Ballywilliam at 8pm. Entry fee €20. Please support.
KILLANNE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
On Friday 3rd May at 7pm Killanne’s May Madness will take place in Killanne Hall. Come along to help decorate our May Bush. There will be a Plant and Book swap, we’d be delighted if people could bring along plants or books to exchange. We would be extremely appreciative of any donations of baked goods or home produce for our Bake Sale. All funds raised will support our ongoing work in the Killanne area. All are welcome to join us for a cuppa and chat on the night.
On the night we will have the entries to the Wild Killanne Creative Display Competition on show and we will announce the winners. The students in Rathnure NS are busy working on their entries, but this competition is open to all in the community. Create a painting, drawing, poem or model representing the flora, fauna or local landscape. Entries close 1st May. Contact 087 8642287 to submit entries or for further details.
Date for the diary; Saturday 11th May at 4.15am Darkness into Light Walk, 5km in Killanne. All are welcome.
RATHNURE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Spring Clean, and our Community Meetings with Yvonne Byrne last week. Next steps in our Community HealthCheck will be shared in coming weeks. Watch our FB page for updates.
BLACKSTAIRS COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS
Blackstairs Community First Responders are holding a general information meeting on Wednesday 24th April in Templeudigan Hall at 8pm. Please come along if you are interested in becoming a First Responder in the area.
TULLOGHERROSBERCON CAMOGIE CLUB
The Tullogher Camogie Club would like to sincerely thank all parishioners who generously contributed to their recent clothing collection fund raiser. 900 Kg of material was collected which brought in €315.
This cash injection will prove of invaluable assistance to catering for the growing number of girls in our club. Mile Buiochas as well to those who helped with loading all the black bags onto the collection truck. Your hard work did not go unnoticed.
WEDDING BELLS
We wish every blessing to Clare Cashin from Tinnakilly who married Fachtna Enright from Inishowen, Co Donegal on Friday 12th April. The pretty ceremony took place in Clodiagh Church, Inistioge. The happily married couple are wished every joy and happiness as they begin their new life together.
TROCAIRE 2024
So far, €2,592 has been received in this Lenten Trocaire Appeal. It is hoped to send the final figure to the Diocesan Office early in May. Many thanks to all who have already contributed to this worthy cause.
If you still have a Trocaire box around the house you might be so kind as to bring it to the Parochial House or lodge it in the box at the rear of the church.
JUNIOR HURLING
In the All-county Junior Hurling League Tullogher/Rosbercon travelled to Gowran to take on the local Young Ireland’s in the first round of the competition. Using the old story of “take the points, the goals will come” bore fruit as when Brian Fox blew for full time, Tullogher were comfortable winners on a score line of 0-21 to 2-9.
HISTORICAL LECTURE
The South Kilkenny Historical Society host a very informative and interesting lecture in Mullinavat Parish Hall on this coming Friday evening 26th April. Starting at 8pm. Mary Ann Vaughan will speak on the topic, “Kilkenny’s Titanic Survivor”. Entry to the Lecture is €5 with members going free. All are welcome to come along and hear about the past story of the ill-fated Titanic.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Rosbercon Community Scheme have a vacancy for a Caretaker/Groundsman at the Tullogher/Rosbercon GAA complex in Brownstown. For further information please contact 051425093, Mobile, 086-3642592, or email rosberconparish@gmail. com. Department of Social Protection, Community Employment Terms and Conditions Apply.
WEEKEND MASSES
There will be Mass in the Church of the Assumption Rosbercon this Saturday evening, 27th April at 7pm an 11am. Celebration on Sunday the 28th. Also, on that Sunday thew usual 9.30am Mass in Mullinarrigle goes ahead as normal.