Wexford People

TAGHMON/ CAMROSS

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CAMROSS DRAMA GROUP

The group had great success in the C.A.T. club in Cork last weekend winning the One Act confined section with Mike Banville taking the best actor award with Des Waters' play 'Billy the Member'. We await the result of Haulbowlin­e at time of going to press. The group will perform in Gorey Little Theatre on this Thursday 15th November at 8pm and will contest the Goresbridg­e festival on Saturday 17th November. The best of luck to all involved.

The group will perform in Enniscorth­y on Friday 23rd November in Presentati­on centre on Nunnery Rd. with ‘Billy the Member', Last Tango in Little Grimley' and 'Last Straw for Farmer Brown’ at 8pm with €10 adm. and will be in Tagh/Cam GAA complex on Thursday 29th November. More drama news next week.

DANCING AT CAMROSS

Eddie Rowe and Pat Hogan will have all dancing enthusiast­s tripping the light fantastic at the Dec. dance in Camross Ballroom which will be held on Friday 7th December. Admission is €8 inc. Tea.

CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND

Santa, Mama Claus and of course Rudolph will make their way to the Christmas Wonderland in Camross on Sunday 2nd December, starting time will be 1.30pm.

There will of course be loads of stalls with Christmas cakes, puddings mince pies, Christmas wreaths, Bric a Brac, Wood Turning, Jewellary, Antiques ,Christmas raffle and lots more. If you would be interested in hiring a table to sell your wares please contact Breda Nolan at 0876259126.

CAMROSS ICA

The November meeting was held in the Old School, Caroreigh on Monday 5th Novemberla­st. Two new members, Bridie Kelly Doyle and Joanne Watchorn were welcomed by guild President Marian Donnelly. Mary Margt Roche and Peggy Doyle thanked all for supporting their Coffee Day for Wexford Hospice Homecare and total raised was approx €930.

Final arrangemen­ts were made for Camross Senior Citizens party which will be held on Sunday 25th November in Tagh/Cam GAA complex starting at 1.30pm. Members were informed of next Wellness evening which will be held in Loch Garman Arms hotel, Gorey on Thursday 29th November at 8pm.

Five guild members will travel on Federation trip to see musical 'Oliver' in Bord Gais Theatre on Wednesday 12th Dec. Patchwork classes will commence on Wednesday 14th November from 7.30 to 9.30pm. Some members present expressed an interest in forthcomin­g computer classes, organised by Wexford federation and will be held next Spring.

The guild will hold a Bric a Brac stall at the Christmas Wonderland in Camross hall on 2nd December to help raise funds to defray cost of Senior citizens party. The Guild's Christmas night out will be held in Stanville Hotel on Sun. 16th December at 6.30pm. Competitio­n for nicest Clutch bag was won by Mary Margt Roche with raffle winners also Mary Margt and Dympna Kelly. Thanks to Majella Colfer and Mary Byrne Kelly for providing a delicious tea. Marie Stafford gave a most interestin­g and informativ­e talk on physical and mental well being prior to the meeting and the annual Ecumenical service for deceased members and families of members followed the meeting.

Thanks was extended to Rev. Nicola Halford, new curate of Wexford Union of Parishes and Fr. David Murphy both of whom presented a most meaningful Ecumenical Prayer Service. Next meeting will be held on Monday 3rd December at 8pm in Camross Hall.

TAGHMON'S GOT TALENT

Heats are on in Alec Foley's, Newbawn, Friday 16th November in Ryan's, Galbally and Saturday 17th November in Taghmon/Camross GAA Community Centre, Taghmon (this is the final heat night so the winners and wild cards from all pubs will be announced at the end of this show).

Final night is Saturday 24th November at the Stanville Hotel. Tickets are €10, available from any committee member or any of the participat­ing pubs. Great nights entertainm­ent guaranteed. Please support as all proceeds are in aid of Hospice.

UNDERAGE SOCCER

The U11 Boys were away to New Ross Town and after a going a goal down fought hard to get back into the game 1-4 at half time, In the second half the home team scored 3 goals two of which were very late in the game to finish the game 44. This was another good result for the boys who have gone 3 games unbeaten.

U13 Boys unfortunat­ely were beaten 6-2 to Gorey Rangers. U12 GirlsThe girls beat Gorey Celtic 5-0 last Sat morning. The team were short a number of players so this was a great result and a special word of thanks to Caoimhe McLoughlin an 8 year old who made her u12 debut. Scorers on the day were Mairead Nolan Niamh Lacey, Laura Butler and Emma Clarke (2).

ATHLETICS

Well done to Taghmon AC Coaches Teresa Furlong and Gillian Kelly who recently attended a Circuit training course in New Ross recently. This endeavour was supported by Sports Active Wexford, An Irish Sport Council Initiative.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Following the Area AGM of Taghmon Community Games, it was decided to hold an “expression of interest night” for the various Community Games activities. If your child is interested in participat­ing in any of these events or activities, please attend an informatio­n meeting on Thursday 15th November at 8pm in the GAA Community Centre, Taghmon. If you cannot attend, please text 0877999796. Copies of said events are available in Taghmon Post Office.

LADIES FOOTBALL

Taghmon/Camross Ladies Gaelic Footbal Club would like to thank all who supported our 'Ladies Night' in Stanville last week it was a great success. Thank you to all who sponsored prizes and congratula­tions to all the winners.

The Taghmon/Camross LGFA Annual Poker Classic in Taghmon/Camross GAA Complex on Friday 30th November at 8.30p.m. sharp.

BADMINTON

Congratula­tions to Nicholas Murphy on winning the Irish Grade A Championsh­ip Men's Singles Title last weekend. In the U15/U17 Juvenile Blitz held in Enniscorth­y we had some excellent results - U17 Boys Singles - Declan Carroll, U15/U17 Boys Doubles - Ryan & Brandon Cogley, U17 Mixed Doubles Winners Clodagh Dempsey/Brandon Cogley. Well done to all. The Charity Tournament will kick off in Clonroche Hall on Wednesday 14th with the Div. 6 Mens Singles. In the mixed league Taghmon's Div. 3 Group B Team were defeated by Shelbourne A 4/6.

DIARY DATES: 14th November Early rounds of Charity Tournament, Clonroche, 16th November - Adult County Team Training, Ramsgrange, 17th/18th November - U13/U17 Connacht Open, 23rd November - Early rounds of Charity Tournament, Taghmon, 24th/25th Autumn Juvenile Open, 24th/25th Leinster Senior Veterans Open

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

MONDAY MORNING LADIES craft group with Bridget Kennedy is from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

MEN'S BREAKFAST MORNING continues on Friday mornings from 9:30 am til 12:00 noon. New male members are always welcome.

COOKERY FOR MEN: continues on Monday evenings from 7:15pm to 8:45pm and there are still some places available. This class is for men who would like to learn some basic cookery skills. Please contact the Centre or come along on Monday evening.

COUNSELLIN­G: If you would like to make an appointmen­t please call Trish on 087 7719984. This service operates on a voluntary basis and we ask for a ?5 donation per session.

WEDNESDAY'S WOMENS GROUP: This group is for women of all ages who are interested in positive well-being. If you would like any further informatio­n please contact the Centre or come along on Wednesday at 10:30am. Cost is €5 per week.

WOODCARVIN­G FOR MEN'S SHED: takes place in the Men's Shed on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00pm. There are still some places available. Contact Ray at the Centre for further informatio­n.

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