Rosslare Harbour

SYMPATHY

News of the unexpected death of Eamonn Butler has caused deep shock and sadness over the whole parish and surrounding area.

Eamonn (46) of Pairc Naomi Pádraig, Rosslare Harbour, passed away on April 30. He was the beloved eldest son of Eileen and Noel, St Brendan’s Estate, and much loved brother to Helen, Dermot, Alice, Noel, Sandra and Clare.

Eamonn will be remembered as a very genuine quiet guy. He worked with Stena Line Ferries for many years and up till his passing, he was a valued member of the staff at Hotel Rosslare where he is sadly missed by all his colleagues.

Eamonn was laid to rest in St Aidan’s Cemetery, Kilrane after funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church celebrated by Fr Diarmuid Desmond. Deepest sympathy to his parents, brothers, sisters, Uncles, Aunts, in laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

ST PAUL’S AC

Emma Carr and Danika Gilshinan were in action at the National Loreto Schools Track and field in Santry last Thursday where Emma was second in the Junior Long Jump and third in the 200m, Danika was fourth in both the intermediate 800m and 1500m.

Then the next day was day one of the South Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships where Emma was in action again in the Junior Long Jump and 200m along with Bonnie Murphy in the Minor Long Jump and High Jump both representing Loreto Wexford and Ciara Martin representing Presentation Wexford in the Junior 800m, all three girls compteded well but were just outside the medals.

The Wexford County Track and Field Championships are set for Sunday, May 13, and May 27 at the track in Enniscorthy.

ST MARY’S GAA LOTTO

Lotto jackpot €15,500 – no winner. Three match-three winners. Ryan and Eimear MC Loughlin, Billy Doyle, Teresa Harrell. Next jackpot €15,650.

RNLI COASTAL WALK

The now annual Rosslare RNLI 16km Coastal Walk/Run from Rosslare Harbour to Carne and back to Rosslare Harbour will take place on Saturday, May 26, at 10 a.m. The starting and finishing point will be the car park at the Rosslare Harbour beach. (shorter distances optional).

Registration will commence from 9.15 a.m. Please note the terrain on the day will be a combination of sand, rock and seaweed. Entry fee: Adult: €10 – Students/Teenagers: €5 – under-12s: Free. This will be a timed event.

For further information please check out the RNLI Facebook page or contact Trish: 087 7159327, Claire: 087 2533328, Kerena: 086 0741547, or any fundraising committee member.

GALA CONCERT

KRH Tops Community Group will host a Gala Concert in aid of parish funds and Community Events on Thursday, June 14, at 7.30 p.m. in St Patrick’s Church. All money raised will go to Church/parish funds and the community summer Festival George Lawlor, Tony Carty, Bride Street Folk Group, The Keane Sisters, Fintan Cleary, Emma Hore, Denis Comerford and Ron O’Rourke, and senior and junior members of KRH Tops Group will be performing. An evening of beautiful music and song is promised and tickets are €10 and available from cast members or on the door on the nigh.t.