RATHANGAN/ CLEARIESTOWN
NOTES
If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall on 051 563039 between 9.30am and 1.30pm or leave a message. Also you can e-mail your notice to rathanganhall@ gmail.com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10am on Friday morning
COMMUNITY LOTTO
Congratulations to Marguerite Hogan on winning this weeks jackpot of €3,900. The numbers drawn were 4,6,7,11. Also congratulations to the 39 match 3 winners who each received €8.
The winners were Sam Doran, Frank Staples, Eileen Byrne, Catherine Walsh, Mag Moore, Barry Wright, Tom Rowe, Mick Lacey, Matt Monaghan, Sally Kelly, Murty Ryan, Peter Colfer, Martin O’Sullivan, Mother Bones, Helen Walsh, Jamie Jordan, Chaddy Montford, Fintan Murphy, Betty Goff, Dick Tobin, Gaye Cousins, Sandra Furlong, Marie Farrell, Tom Walsh, Brendan Mullins, Noel Kehoe, Eliz Whitty, Breda White, Statia Kearns, Mary Murphy, Peg Monaghan, Frank Staples Sr, Martina Monaghan, Henry Harpur, Noleen Gore, Tut Whitty, M. Kelly, Patrick Goff Michael Cullen.
This week’s jackpot stands at €3,000 and the draw will take place on Tuesday 13th November. Good Luck to all.
DENDERA HEALING
Dendera Healing is coming to Rathangan Hall on Saturday November 24th offering a range of complementary therapies which can treat a wide range of ailments or simply just be pampered. For Further information, check out www.denderahealing.com or call (086) 7214863
LADIES NIGHT
Ladies a date for your diary, Saturday 17th November at 8pm in Rathangan Hall. A jam packed night of Entertainment, Make up & Hair demo's, Xmas Baking, flower arranging, Health, Talks, Stalls such as Avon, Jewellery, Reve Interiors to name but a few, Angel Card Reading, mini manicures. Complimentary glass of wine, finger food and a Goody Bag.
Check us out on facebook Ladies Night In (Rathangan). Tickets €10 proceeds to Fastnet Rovers. Tickets available from underage Managers & Committee members or text Emma 0868504220.
ST. ANNE’S GAA
Our U-21 footballers played a thrilling 09 each draw with Glynn Barntown in the county final at the weekend. The replay has been scheduled for the same venue Clongeen at 2pm this Saturday 17th November. All support for the boys is greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all the supporters of the Development fund who continue to give generously. Reps from the club are making the rounds at the moment as we finish the fundraising drive.
The club are taking orders for the official Senior Football 2012 winning team picture. A 2013 calender featuring various photos from a very successful 2012 year will also be on sale shortly. Please contact Gerry Benson on 087 2240886 for orders.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Rathangan Parish Hall Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday December 9th .This is a great opportunity to shop for Christmas – more than 20 stalls with local crafts, jewellery, antiques, table decorations, decorations, nativity cribs, homemade cards, baked goods, knitwear, flower arranging, wreaths and moresomething for everybody. Also don’t forget that Santa will also be making a visit to the Hall on the day
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
The next meeting of the Parents Association is on Wednesday 14th November at 7.30pm in the GP room in the school. This is the first meeting of the new committee and the out going committee wish them well for the school year. Many thanks to the outgoing committee for all their hard work and dedication over the last few years.
BINGO POSTPONED
Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Committee, the Monster Bingo which was to be held on 18th November has now been postponed until January. More details to follow later.
BOXERCISE CLASS
Boxercise Class continues in Rathangan Hall every Wednesday morning at 10am. A six week course costs €35. Boxercise is an exercise based on the training concepts boxers use, it’s for both men and women of all ages and fitness levels, it’s fun, challenging and extremely addictive. This is a great class to get fit, strengthen and tone up while having fun! All fitness levels welcome and no equipment needed. For information call John on 0863893382
ST ANNE’S ATHLETICS
St Annes Athletic Club have training every Friday night at 7pm, with 6-10 year olds in the Hall and 11 year olds upwards in the GAA complex.
BOOK LAUNCH
“Our Sporting Past”, a new book by James Parle will be launched on 14th November at the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy at 8pm, the book cost €25 or €20 on the night of the launch.
Anyone familiar with James will know how much detail he gives and this publication details the glory years of Redmoor and Bryanstown Tug O War teams, Rathangan A.C which was formed in 1938 with M. Harpur, J McCarthy and R. Cleary in charge. Sports meetings that were held at Seafield and Riverstown for many years and the great John Mangan who competed at Baldwinstown sports in 1903.
CHANGE IN MASS TIMES
From Saturday 17th November the Vigil Mass in Cleariestown will be changed from 8pm to 6pm
TABLE QUIZ
Rathangan Parish Church Development are holding a Table Quiz on Friday 7th December At 9pm in the Temple Bar. Table of four €20.
FIANNA FAIL CUMANN
A large crowd attended a joint meeting of the Duncormick and Rathangan Fianna Fail Cumann held in Rathangan Hall on Thursday night last, 8th November. The meeting was addressed by Deputy John Browne T.D, Cllr Tony Dempsey, Cllr Lorcan Allen National Executive Delegate, Eileen Higgins, Constituency organiser.
The members unanimously agreed to amalgamate both Cumann under the banner of Duncormick-Rathangan. Issues discussed were problems with third level student grant applications, the withdrawal of the Community Welfare Officer from Bridgetown and Taghmon, the closure of Duncormick P.O., the crime situation and the closure of rural Garda stations.
The following officers were elected for the coming year, President- John Howlin Vice Presidents -John Sinnott, Marie Scallan and John Devereaux. Chairman Paddy Byrne, Vice Chairman Peter Colfer. Secretary- Ger Furlong Joint TreasurersNick Furlong and Sinead Scallan. PRO - William Considine, Membership Officer Sinead Scallan.
The next meeting was arranged for Thursday 10th January 2013.