AROUND THE DISTRICTS
BallymoreMayglass CEILI HOUSE LIVE
RTÉ Radio one broadcasts an extended céilí House show LIVE from the National Opera House, Wexford on St Patrick’s Day at 8 p.m.
The show, presented by Kieran Hanrahan, will feature singer, musician and tv presenter Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh accompanied by singer/multi-instrumentalist Gerry O’Beirne and former lead singer of the band Solas Niamh Varian-Barry. Also performing is fiddle-playing wizard Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Wexford uilleann piper Mark Redmond will be there as will legendary harmonica playing duo John and Pip Murphy.
Every céilí House aims to put the spotlight on local traditional singers and musicians. This one will include a focus on some of Wexford’s rising young stars. Gorey-based Cairde Cheoil Harp Ensemble brings together some of Wexford’s most gifted young harpists. There will be award-winning grupaí cheoil from Carrig-on-Bannow, Craanford and Gorey, along with some of the best young musicians from around the county.
With such a fabulous array of talent on offer this is sure to be a St Patrick’s Day show to remember. As Wexford throws its hat in the ring as a candidate host town for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2020 there has never been a better time to put the spotlight on the county’s rich musical tradition.
Tickets €15/€10 child. Discounts available at box office for groups, families and Comhaltas members. Telephone 053 9122144. Online: nationaloperahouse.ie.
TOMHAGGARD CENTRE
Ongoing activities at Tomhaggard Social Centre are as follows: Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Shed, 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Kundalini Yoga, 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ventures. Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art. Wednesday 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Cubs and Scouts, Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community Mosaic, Saturday 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Beavers.
SCOUTS NEWS
Our annual Scout Investiture takes place on Wednesday, March 14, in Tomhaggard Social Centre at 7 p.m. It’s an important event in the lives of our youth and adult members. Kilmore Scouts will also be taking part in the annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Wexford.
DRAMA
Ballycogley Players are taking part in the Drama Festival Circuit. Next local performance will be March 15 in New Ross.
BEFRIENDING GROUP
Next Monday, March 12, at 11.30 the TWS will have a representative from ALONE giving a talk on setting up a befriending service in our area. Also we will have a representative from Raheen Befriending Service to talk to us about their experience.
Befriending Network Ireland visions a society where vulnerable people in Ireland experiencing loneliness and social isolation have access to quality befriending services to improve their health and well-being.
The meeting starts at 11.30 at Tomhaggard social centre. For more information contact Angela at 087 2840272.
LOTTO
The jackpot in the St Fintan’s GAA Club lotto now stands at €9,200 and tickets may be purchased from some club members, local shops and the club grounds in Ballymore on Tuesday evenings from 8 p.m. at €1.50 each. A match-three prize of €200 is also up for grabs each week. The numbers drawn were 16, 21, 27 and 32. Many thanks for your continued support.
WALKING TRACK
track is accessible members. encouraged wonderful The now at new St fully Fintan’s facility. The for community to open make all community GAA All and community use users grounds walking is of fully this are is kindly as and both not asked pitches fit for to heavy are stay extremely footfall. off the grass wet
has A been temporary installed lighting for the system use of all our night time walkers/runners. As you step onto the walking track the switch is located on the first lighting pole at the Astro surface fencing. Simply turn this on and off as you enter and leave the track.
This is a temporary system and we hope to be able to install a full lighting system on the track later this year subject to club funding. Note; There is an automatic switch off on the lights at 9.30 p.m. each night.
Please spread the word and let’s get more people using this wonderful community facility. A huge thank you to Rotech for their kind sponsorship of these floodlights.
PLEASE NOTE
Those wishing to have items included in the Ballymore-Mayglass column of around the district section of the people newspaper for the March 20 edition should submit them on or before 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening to conzarcat@hotmail.com.
ST FINTAN’S LADIES
The Wexford South semi-final of Wexford LGFA ALL STARS has been postponed from Saturday night last to Friday, March 23, at 8 p.m. in the Horse and Houn, Ballinaboola This is due to inclement weather.
ANTI BULLYING
In association with Mayglass National School the club recently ran a ‘anti-bullying’ poster competition. The winning design will be used at the club grounds and will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Over the past few days a number of excellent entries were posted. Many thanks to Mick Crowley and David Day for coordinating the competition and to all the amazing boys and girls who put a huge effort into the posters and really embraced the whole idea.
NATIONAL SCHOOL
Now that we’re (sort of) back to normal, the monthly parents’ association meeting has been rescheduled for March 15 at 8 p.m. in the school. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along.
ALL BLACKS AFC
Due to the inclement weather conditions the split-the-pot draw for March 5 was postphoned till March 12 and all pitches remained closed till free to open on the notice of the committee. Many thanks for your co operation during these ‘trying times’.
BACK IN ACTION
Thanks to the local volunteers and ESB workers the parish of Ballymore-Mayglass and surrounding areas were up and running quickly following the damage done by storm ‘’Emma’. A huge thank you to the farming community and local contractors for the freeing up of roads, removing falling trees and branches and making the general area safe for all users.
PRE-SCHOOL/MONTESSORI
Places are available on the ECCE Scheme for this coming season at Caroline’s Pre-school and montessori, Mayglass. Age ranging from 2.5 years-5 years. For further information please contact Caroline at 087 6800338.
Our Lady’s Island G.A.A. CLUB BINGO
The jackpot is still there and climbing. €625 to be won and we get under way tonight and every Tuesday night in Butlers at 8pm. Hope to see you there with your dabber at the ready
CARNE F.C.
Carne F.C. would like to thank everyone who supported our fundraising night recently in the Lobster Pot.
A special thanks to Ciaran, Anne and their staff for a fabulous meal and great service.
TOPS/VARIETY SHOW
The Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour Tops/Variety Show is on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd March in Our Lady’s Island Community Hall at 8 p.m.
A feast of music, dance, song & comedy, with special guests Sarah O’Sullivan, Academy of Irish Dance, Ballycogley Players, Billy Brennan, Imelda Kehoe & more. Booking for tickets 0877051733 Bernie. Adults €12. Children €7. Book early to avoid disappointment.
GAA LOTTO
There was no Jackpot winner last week so the Jackpot now stands at €9,200. Tickets available weekly for only €1.50. Be in to win!
APPRECIATION
Great credit is due to all the locals who turned out in force and generously gave of their time and machinery to clear the roads and helped life resume to normal after the recent severe weather. It was a wonderful example of community effort and well done to all involved.
O.L.I. SENIORS A.G.M.
O.L.I./Tacumshane Senior Citizens Committee held their A.G.M. on 21st February in Butlers at 8p.m. Our Chairperson Rosie Parle opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. She sympathised with all those who had lost loved one during the year. Secretary Tina Maloney read the Minutes and the yearly report for 2017.
The officers elected for 2018– Hon. President: Fr. Jim Cogley. Chairperson: Rosie Parle. Asst. Chair: Kevin Newport. Secretary: Tina Maloney. Asst. Sec: Kelly-Ann Kearns. Treasurer: Sharon Connick. Asst. Treasurer: Phyllis White. Committee: Patricia Murphy, Ronnie Doyle, Lucia Mooney.
Rosie welcomed Lucia back to our committee. We are looking for people to join our committee–if you are interested please contact any committee member. Rosie closed the meeting by thanking everyone for their work and dedication over the year.
We are holding a Cake Sale in the Lighthouse Carne on the May Bank Holiday Sunday from 12 noon to 2p.m. So keep this date in your diary for a tea/coffee, chat and cake sale!
Rat hang an C le aries town NOTES
If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail.com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot of €9,000. The winning numbers were 16, 21, 27 and 32. There were two matchthree winners who received €200 each. The winners were Paul Kelly and Ruth Cornille. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, March 13, and the jackpot now stands at €9,200.
RATHANGAN NS
Applications for enrolment for St Anne’s NS are now being accepted for September 2018. Enrolment forms are available from the school office – call in or ring Jenny at 051 563167 or from the school website – stannesns. weebly.com.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
South East Music Festival is pleased to announce that tickets for our 2018 festival are currently on sale in the following local outlets: Rathangan hall, The Cenacle, John Sinnott and Martina Furlong. The tickets are an ideal present for family and friends.
PARISH BINGO
Bingo will be played in Rathangan hall on Sunday, March 18, at 2.30 in aid of the church restoration fund. Prize fund is €1,300. Your support would be greatly appreciated by attendance or donation.
YOGA CLASSES
yoga classes are ongoing on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Rathangan Hall. Beginners very welcome, please bring a mat, cushion and blanket. €10 drop-in or five class card for €40. For any other info please contact Julie at 087 1250720.
BREAKFAST MORNING
Please come along to the Breakfast Morning on Sunday, March 25, in Rathangan Bar in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust from 9.30 a.m. to midday.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Last week’s winner was Mark Furlong winning €152. Next draw Thursday, March 15, in Breen’s. Thank you for your support.
TABLE QUIZ
Duncormick Area Action Group and Tidy Towns Committee will hold a table quiz in Sinnott’s Pub on Friday, April 6, at 9 p.m. Tables €20. Refreshments served. Proceeds in aid of river walk development.
SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jim O’Neill, Gurtins, Duncormick, May He rest in peace.
DANCE SCHOOL
From March 15 Level Dance School will be starting hip-hop dance classes in Rathangan Hall every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info check out Next Level Dance School on Facebook.
Rosslare Harbour TOPS/VARIETY SHOW
The Kilrane-Rosslare Harbour Tops/Variety Show is on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March in Our Lady’s Island Community Hall at 8 p.m.
A feast of music, dance, song & comedy, with special guests Sarah O’Sullivan, Academy of Irish Dance, Ballycogley Players, Billy Brennan, Imelda Kehoe & more. Booking for tickets 0877051733 Bernie. Adults €12. Children €7. Book early to avoid disappointment.
GAA CLUB NEWS
The Hurling 365 information night that was cancelled due to the weather has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 14, at 7.30 p.m. in the clubhouse at Tagoat.
The presentation will be done by Willie Cleary Hurling Development administrator of Wexford GAA. We are very excited about holding this night and believe everybody who attends will be delight to have attended. This night is for teachers/parents of boys and girls attending Kilrane/ Tagoat and Rosslare Strand schools. D.
uring the presentation Willie will discuss the benefits for the club, all Schools/Parents/Boys and girls in introducing a GAA 365 structure within the school. We are looking forward for as many people as possible to attend this very interesting night.
LOTTO – No jackpot winner and no match-three winner. Numbers were 11, 13, 18 and 25. Jackpot was €14,150. Lucky-dip winners: Séamus Boggan, Corinna Sheil, John Grant, Sinéad Somers, Marina O’Byrne. Next week’s jackpot €14,300.