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SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to Bridie Breen and family and Eamon Furlong and family, Littlegraigue on the death of their sister Cathy
Breen, Redmoor, Duncormick on Saturday May 11th. Cathy’s funeral mass was in Rathangan church on Monday afternoon at 2pm with burial afterwards in Rathangan cemetery. May she rest in peace.
LUCKY BINGO
Congratulations to Breda O Sullivan and Mag Lacey on winning the South East Radio Bingo jackpot.
DRAMA WINNERS
Congratulations to the Ballycogley Player on coming third in the All Ireland Drama festival in Athlone and especially to Shay Hannon who received the The Bride Rosney award for out standing newcomer. Well done Shay.
80’S NIGHT
Come along for an 80’s Night in Tir na Nog on Friday June 7th from 9pm till late, prizes for most original outfit, more details to follow.
TIDY TOWNS
Save The Date: As part of Biodiversity Week 2024, CarrigTidy Towns is hosting a talk on ‘The Biodiversity of Bannow Bay’ delivered by Naturalist Jim Hurley on Monday, 20th May in Carrig-on-Bannow Community Centre at 8pm. All welcome.
SOCIAL DANCING
Dancing continues this month in Carrig community Centre with music on Friday 24th by Pat Daly, Fri 31st May Brian McDermott. All welcome, refreshments served.
Doors open 10am. Informal opportunity to meet, share ideas & get support.
CARRIG COMMUNITY CENTRE
Yoga every Monday evening at 7.30pm and Thursday morning at 9.30am just come along and enjoy, pay as you go.
Bridge is played every Tuesday night.
Slimming world every Wednesday
5.30 till 7.30all welcome.
Dance Fit every Thursday night. DanceFit class will start at 7p.m. and Jive classes will start at 8.15pm No partner required, lots of fun, plenty of exercise and fun! Pay as you go.
Social Dancing on Friday nights - next dance May 24th Pat Daly.
Bingo every Saturday night from 8pm all welcome.
TRIP TO KNOCK
This will take place on 18th and 19th July. Price for this trip is €210. Please ring Grantstown before Wednesday 29th May to book your place.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
DEMENTIA CAFÉ - Grantstown Daycare Centre are once again hosting the Wexford Dementia Alliance Pop-Up Dementia Café on Friday 31st May from 10.00am to 12.30pm
This free of charge Pop-Up Café facility is open to people in the community living with or concerned about dementia. Are you caring for a family member? We are reaching out to you to come to our Café. You are welcome to bring a friend and/or your family member living with Dementia.
Guest speaker on the 31st is Aideen McGuiness. Presentation – Eat Well to Keep Well. Doors open 10am. Informal opportunity to meet, share ideas & get support.
SPECIAL FUNDRAISER APPEAL - At Grantstown we have a special fundraising drive. Can you please support this appeal to replace our large mini-bus. We use this bus as an essential service to transport our day care clients from their homes to Grantstown and home again. All donations are greatly appreciated, contact Paul Carey on 051 561 016 or email manager@grantstownpriory.com
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME - If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, Tus or have been unemployed for one year or more, then you may be eligible for a C.E. Scheme. We currently have vacancies for a Laundry worker, Carers, Kitchen Assistants, Childcare Assistant, Driver/Maintenance and Groundskeeper. Please note no qualifications are needed for the above positions as full training will be provided free of charge which will enable you to find work in the future. We have had great outcomes in getting people back to full-time employment. Phone us on 051 561016 for more information.
MEALS ON WHEELS - Would you like to have Delicious and Nutritious meals delivered to your door? Grantstown Daycare Centre operates a Meals on Wheels Service every Tuesday & Thursday for a small fee. Why not give us a call on 051 561016 for more details.
BALLYMITTY HALL EVENTS
Monday Night Bingo – Drive-in Bingo Monday nights at 8pm in Ballymitty Church Carpark
Womens Shed - We meet Monday mornings from 10am to 12pm. All welcome to come join.