Piercestown
ARA CLUB NEWS
Cork Shopping Trip – Piercestown-Murrintown ARA club are heading to Cork City for Christmas Shopping on Tuesday, November 28, 2018. Proposed departure time 8 a.m. Price €45 to include private return coach and evening meal in Waterford hotel that evening. Morning break and Lunches at own discretion. Ring Ann Rochford 087 6677411 to book your seat – 43 seater coach so book early to avoid disappointment.
Dublin Musical Trip – The ARA Club have reserved 20 places for Miss Saigon at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin on Thursday, October 26, for the Matinee time of 2.30 p.m. Travelling on 8.30 a.m. bus to Dublin returning on 7.40 p.m. bus. If interested please ring Ann Rochford 087 6677411 to book place. Cost Theatre €37.50 (Circle Seat) and evening meal cost at Dublin Hotel (price to be advised). Bus fare at own discretion (public bus) 11 places booked already so call soon.
2018 Spanish Trip – October 2018: No exact details as yet on Hotel or flight times but will be available end October 2017 – prices start at approx €499 to €550 full board with Wine/Water (according to current information from Tour Operator this week). this is at four star hotel in Costa Del Sol area. Day trip to be confirmed during stay. If you are interested in travelling with the group please ring Ann at 087 6677411 to register your interest – this will confirm probable numbers well in advance and enable us get best price etc for flights and hotel etc. SRS is approx €125 per person for week. once confirmed a deposit of 200.00 will be required – more details as they become available. this is for travel early October 2018.
ORGANIST NEEDED
Anyone willing to play the organ for Piercestown Church Choir please contact Fr O’Reilly or any choir member. bridge lessons for beginners will commence on Tuesday, October 10, in wexford bridge centre at 7.30 p.m. contact michael 087 062281.
BRIDGE LESSONS
Bridge lessons for beginners will commence on Tuesday, October 10, in Wexford bridge centre at 7.30 p.m..Contact Michael at 087 062281. Rosslare. Any groups or individuals interested in putting in a stall of Christmas gifts, crafts, Christmas goodies, plants, handmade cards, advent calendars, candles, decorations etc. etc., please contact Bernie at 087 7051733.
There will also be competitions on the day for adult and children’s best crafts (categories to be advised in the next posting) Stall charge of €20 which will be in aid of Christmas Lighting for Kilrane and Rosslare Harbour villages.
There will be a Children’s Workshop to make Christmas Decorations and Mrs Claus and North Pole Elves will be on hand to read stories for the children.
VILLAGE CHRISTMAS
Save the Date - Thursday, December 21 is the date for this year’s Village Christmas. The Carol Service, with a part of the ceremony dedicated to those lost at sea will be held in St Patrick’s Church. Santa will arrive to his Grotto in Hotel Rosslare aided by our gallant local lifeboat men. Hot chocolate and mulled wine will be served and there will be goodies and gifts for all. Sharing the spirit of Christmas with our friends and neighbours in our own locality.
ENVIRONMENT GROUP
Reminder: A WEEE (Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment) cage only for small Household electrical goods and a container for the recycling of fluorescent tubes is situated at the back of the Railway Social Club. It is open on Saturday Mornings between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m., weather permitting.
October is National Reuse month and we hope to obtain a reuse box for books shortly. Details to follow shortly. These boxes are to used encourage all to take a book leave a book. The groups activities can be monitored on their Facebook page ‘Rosslare Harbour / Kilrane Environment Group
WEXFORD WALKING TRAILS
The Environment Group were delighted to have our Village trail selected for the Opening of this year’s festival. A large group of walkers descended on the village on Friday evening and enjoyed their visit to the area. It began with a visit to the Lifeboat, followed by a guided walk around the village and a reception at the Maritime Museum. The festival organisers were very high in their praise of this opening event. Our thanks to all who contributed.
TIDY TOWNS RESULTS
The adjudicators report for this year’s competition was very fulsome in praise of the work being done in the village and in the overall presentation of the area. This, in spite of the obvious drawbacks of the ‘empty/derelict/rundown properties in the village’.
Our thanks to everybody who keep their properties and gardens looking so well. That alone is a significant contribution.
RNLI NEWS
Rosslare Harbour RNLI annual Fish Supper will take place on next Friday, October 13, in Hotel Rosslare. Food will be served between 6.30 p.m. And 8.30 p.m. with a selection of fish dishes on the menu. Entertainment on the night will be provided by ‘Borderline’.
With lots of prizes to be won on the raffle and a great night’s entertainment guaranteed – be sure not to miss out. Tickets are currently on sale and they can be purchased from any Fundraising Committee or Lifeboat Crew member and they are also available in the Post Office in Murphy’s SuperValu. class at 4 p.m., third – sixth class at 5 p.m. Seven-week Term at €55 per child. Four terms per year. Big performance at Easter – open to the public. Call Lisa Goold at 085 1532705 or Facebook at Shine Bright Theatre.
Boxing Club – Members age 9+ years Training Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
311 Hip Hop – Friday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m/first – sixth Class/€7 (pay-as-you-go). Call Nikki at 085 1416953.
Tennis Lessons – Friday at 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. €5 pp or €7 for two kids of same family; first – sixth class. Indoors if Raining. Call Svibor at 083 8853262.
Youth Club – Come along on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m/€2 per week/first – sixth Year Students. Lots of fun activities, discos and trips. Parents and members can join our Facebook group.
Rosslare Bowls Club – Call Catherine 086 8177679 Rosslarebowlsclub.com.
Tai Chi – Monday and Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. on the beach.
Men’s Sheds – Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call Jim 087 6815029.
Women’s Sheds – Thursday 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Call Colette at 086 4062309.
Counselling Service – Adults and Adolescent. Available Thursday mornings and Sat afternoons. €25. Call Lorraine 086 1220394 to book.
Restorative Yoga – Fri at 8.30 a.m. Call Sharon at 086 1943527 €5pp (pay-as-you-go) Bring Blanket/mat and cushion Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Pilates – Friday at 10 a.m. €7 per class or (€25 x five prebooked class) Call Theresa 089 4620552.
Rosslare Tennis Club – Fri at 10 a.m. New players wanted. €2
Forever Fit – Sat at 9.45 a.m. Fun dance fitness, suitable for all €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda 087 9713339.
Forever Fit Active 60’s – Sat at 11.15 a.m. Fun gentle fitness. Booking Essential to know numbers €8 (pay-as-you-go) Call Amanda 087 9713339.
Rosslare Badminton Club – Sat at 12.15 p.m. New members needed and welcome. €3
Rosslare Active Retirement – Meet every last Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. Next meeting September 26 New members welcome.
BEFRIENDING GROUP
Our befriending service offers companionship to older people through weekly visits and telephone calls. Volunteers are trained by ‘alone’ volunteers are Garda vetted and reference checked we compliment other services such as home help, homecare etc., but do not replace them self-referrals and professional referrals are welcome. If you, or someone you know, would benefit please call 085 8526866 for information ‘together we can combat loneliness’.
BOOK SHELF
We have a selection of books available in the centre, come along and pick a book (only €1 donation – all money goes towards the community of Rosslare)
ROSSLARE NEWSLETTER
We print over 800 copies each month, going to our schools and local shops. Not to mention the ever growing list of subscribers who are emailed our newsletter each month. Think smart and get your business in our newsletter NOW – you can’t afford not to. Call 053 9132202 to book your slot. Have you got something happening in your local club? Get your notices into us for October’s Edition.
RACE NIGHT
Scoil Mhuire parents’ association are holding a fundraiser in ‘The Bay’ on Saturday, November 11, at 9 p.m. Please come along and support.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to Nina May Brady, who picked up €167, in our weekly draw.
Envelopes are available from Cushen’s Tagoat, Nosh N Coffee, The Enterprise centre, The Lotus Restaurant, Turners Garage, Lollitots, Tides, The Bay, The Bay fish and chip, Centra, Cois Barry House, Kelly’s Hotel Swimming Pool, The Pharmacy, The Hospital Shop, Seashells, The Enterprise Centre and our two new locations Wild and Native and Sami’s takeaway and convenient store.
The next draw will take place in Cushen’s on Friday, October 13. Can’t be around, going away or even emigrating? Well you can still play using MultiDraw.
COIS BARRY HOUSE
The Community House is now taking bookings for 2017 so if you want to hold a party or meeting etc, please contact David Clancy 087 7631605. Taekwondo is extending their classes on a Saturday morning: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Adults, 11 a.m. midday: Advanced students, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Beginner students.
AA Meetings are on every Sunday Evening at 8 p.m.
Spinning Classes – Tuesday morning 9.45 and 6.30 p.m. that evening also Thursday 9.45 a.m. And 6.30 p.m. come along and join in we promise no pot holes.
ROSSLARE TIDY TOWNS
Another great year for Tidy Towns, winning our second Bronze Medal, also a special award and achieving an increase of seven points bringing our total to 315.
This result is a great tribute to the volunteer group; also we would like to thank Wexford County Council, Wexford Local Development, Tús and everyone who helped us throughout the year.
This is all about what is good for Rosslare; it is for the benefit of all residents and all visitors.
Next year marks the 60th Year of the National Competition and already we are planning some special projects in the hope of bringing even more positive news and results to Rosslare.
A more detailed review of the Adjudicators report will follow as will our autumn/winter Newsletter. Meanwhile please give a thought to volunteering.
We are delighted with our excellent results and progress in the Tidy Towns competition. Thanks to everyone who helped in achieving this Result.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who have helped, Wexford County Council, Wexford Local Development, Tús, Fás, Pobal, CIE, RDA, RCDA Ltd and KRT Ltd. But we would like to especially thank all those people who gave time and effort to make Rosslare a better place.