AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Clonard LOTTO RESULTS
Clonard lotto results for Wednesday, October 17: winning numbers 3, 5, 26 and 31. No jackpot winner. Nine matchthree winners receive €72 each: John Gleeson; N Hendrick; Phill Whitty; Carmel Berry; Terence Fitzpatrick; Mary Ward; David Clancy; Hilda, Hilary and Linda, and Jenna Connolly.
Jackpot for Wednesday, October 24, is €11,800. Tickets are €1.50 at the parish office or any promoter. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at Clonard Bingo at 8.30 p.m. If you wish to join or be a promoter please call to the parish office to have it arranged. Results available on clonardparish.ie or Facebook.
CHURCH NEWS
All Saints: Thursday, November 1. Vigil – Wednesday, October 31, at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. November Pious List: The Pious List is available in your box of envelopes or at the back of the church.
Memorial Service For the Faithful Departed: All are very welcome to attend the annual Clonard Parish Memorial Service in Clonard Church at 7 p.m., on Sunday, November 4, to remember and pray for our Faithful Departed. The service will be accessible on Parish Radio at 92.9 FM.
Acorn Shop: Clonard parish office. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gifts, Cards, Mass Cards, Statues, Prayers.
Confessions In Clonard: Every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Clonard Parish Radio: All Church services are broadcast on 92.9 FM Please inform people who are sick or housebound so that they can join us over the airwaves. Masses: Saturday Vigil Mass 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11.30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday 10 a.m. Bank Holiday Monday 11 a.m. only. Service of Holy Communion Tuesday at 7 p.m.
WEXARA NEWS
Next general meeting: Wednesday, October 31, at 2.30 p.m. in Clonard Community Centre.
CLONARD GUIDING UNIT
The girls are very busy having fun out and about in this lovely weather. They have had nature walks and hikes and our garden is being well looked after by Ann and all the Brigins. Our two rangers are working hard on their Gaisge and Oisin awards. The guides are busy making fashion from trash and the fashion show should be very good. Lots planed for Halloween and the build up to Christmas. Contact Michelle at 086 0567929 for further details.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Clonfab Limited. Community Employment Scheme have vacancies for four Childcare Assistants. All applicants must be eligible to participate on the Community Employment Scheme. Eligibility can be confirmed by Intreo or Jobpath Advisor. Contact Clonfab Limited at 053 9147782 or email clonfab@gmail.com for further information.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
The Clonard Christmas Fair is on December 8 and nine 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stalls available. Book and pay by November 2 to avail of a €5 discount. One day – €30, early bird €25. Two days – €45, early bird €40. To book or for more information contact Karen at 053 9123672.
IWA CHARITY SHOP
The Irish Wheelchair Association Charity Shop on Crescent Quay, Wexford are looking for donations of good condition clothes, shoes, bric a brac and books. All donations will be very gratefully received.
Kilmore SCOUTS
Some of our senior Scouts and Ventures are taking part in the Blackstairs Challenge this weekend. They have to hike with all gear – tents, cooking equipment, food, water etc, set up site in dark, Fri and Sat, complete challenges along the route and follow route maps. Two of our ventures also addressed the Scout County AGM outlining details of Wamboree 2019 which will take place in June, with proceeds going to two Wexford Charities.
BALLYCOGLEY PLAYERS
Final preparations for our one act comedies are taking place at the moment. The performances will take place from Thursday, October 25, to Sunday, October 28, in St Michael’s SVP Hall, Thomas St, Wexford at 8 p.m. nightly with an admission charge of €10. We will perfom again on Sunday, November 11, in Carrig-on-Bannow Hall at 8 p.m. Great nights of entertainment in store and we look forward to your support.
KILMORE AC
It was a gorgeous autumn day in JFK Arboretum for the County Senior Cross Country Finals after Storm Callum. The ladies race was very fast and very hot on a dry, but hilly course. Unfortunately sickness and injury had kept some of our members on the sideline. As a result, KAC ladies lost their County Team title for the first time in 20 years. However, congratulations to DMP and get well soon Helen and Sinéad. There were some titanic battles encouraged by excited spectators in the men’s race all the way through the field with some strong sprint finishes from Michael O’Flaherty and Nicky Foley, who ran a 10k PB Representing Kilmore were the following: Ladies: Fiona Kehoe (first individual) Jackie Carty (second individual) Fidelma Rossiter, Sinéad O’Brien and Suzanne Foley. Second Team Prize: Fiona Kehoe, Jackie Carty, Fidelma Rossiter, Sinéad O’Brien. Men: Michael Flaherty Nicky Foley Adrian Reville.
The juveniles yielded further success following on from their exploits in Davidstown, last week. So man stand out performances. Faye Barry was top 10 in the girls under-nine race. Her sister Ava, who was 11th in Davidstown last week was top 10 in the under-11 race. Also competing under-11 was Rayna Thompson the first of the ‘Thompson Trio’ to run. Rayna finished a great third. This brought the girls to team silver. Katie Foley was sixth in the under-13 race. She was joined by Niamh Fortune, who came a very impressive eighth and Freya Thompson, who came third. The girls finished second team overall. Our under-15 girls were led home by Kate O’Flaherty. Having came third in her age group last week, Kate did the exact same thing on Sunday. Also running was Arwyn Thompson, Eimear Fortune and Katelyn Boggan. In the under-15 boys race Ross O’Flaherty finished 10th, with Senan Murray being slightly further back. Liam O’Flaherty and Cian Doyle ran the under-17 race and both put in good runs. In the under-19 race Rory Cassidy finished a strong silver just losing contact from the DMP athlete with about 300m to go.
Next stop for our juveniles and some of our seniors is the Leinster Novice Cross Country in Navan in two weeks time. Full results to be confirmed, see our Facebook ‘Kilmore Athletics Club’ for results and photos.
Senior Training – Kilmore GAA Grounds at 6.30 p.m. All adult members welcome as well as experienced runners.
Juvenile Training – We train in Kilmore GAA Grounds on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6.30 p.m. We also train on the burrow in Kilmore Quay (Sofrimar End) on Sundays at 10 a.m. S & C with Fiona on Wednesday in Kilmore GAA Centre at 6.30 p.m. for juvenile members. See training programmes for details. Young runners must be seven years old already this year to qualify under Athletics Ireland rules. New members welcome, parents can contact us on Facebook, Twitter or by emailing kilmoreathleticsclub@gmail.com.
Couch to 5k – New programme is on Tuesdays in Kilmore GAA Grounds at 7 p.m. It’s still not too late to join. For further inquiries contact Mary at 087 7564888/ kilmoreathletics@gmail.com. See you there. Get active with Kilmore AC.
ASK COFFEE MORNING
There will be a coffee morning in aid of ‘ASK’ on Sunday, October 28, in ‘The Loft at the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. We will also have a raffle on the day. All support would be very much appreciated.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Kilmore ARA welcomed two teams from Gorey for the county indoor bowling league on Wednesday last to the Stella Maris Centre. The Kilmore Gulls team of Frances Moore, Anne Lawless, Tom Dunne and Agnes Behan had a good win over the Gorey Gold’s by 18 points to six. Meanwhile the Kilmore Seals team had a ding dong battle with Gorey Silvers and at the conclusion they could not be separated on a 9-all score line.
We had a very enjoyable coffee afternoon followed by a fun table quiz in Mary Barry’s on Thursday last with a good attendance present. Mary Barry’s were thanked for the hospitality on the afternoon which was greatly appreciated by all present.
CHARITY SHOP SEEKS DONATIONS
The Irish Wheelchair Association Charity Shop on Crescent Quay, Wexford are looking for donations of good condition clothes, shoes, bric a brac and books. All donations will be very gratefully received.
Murrintown SPLIT-THE-POT
The lucky winner last week was Kay Devereux, winning €602. Kay bought her lucky ticket in Traynors, John Street. Draw takes place every Monday night at Murrintown Bingo. Remember you must be in to win.
ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
Murrintown’s annual Art Exhibition takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 27, and 28, in Murrintown Community Centre. Visit this inspiring exhibition by local Artists. Bring the whole family to enjoy. For more information please contact the community centre at 053 9139328.
COFFEE MORNING - Come in an enjoy the fabulous paintings on display at the art exhibition coffee morning in Murrintown Community Centre on Sunday the 28th after 11 a.m. Mass.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
BINGO – Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points: Ballycogley, Tenacre Pub, Bramble Park 7.30 p.m., Lakelands, Mayglass and Mulrankin. Town pickups: 7.10 Green Street opposite CBS through Kennedy Park by Lidl to Liam Mellows 7.15 p.m. Whiterock Hill 7.20 p.m.
TAEKWON-DO – Mondays and Wednesdays 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Pat O’Rourke – 053 9145773.
DANCEFIT – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Contact Amanda Burke – 087 9713339.
PILATES – Thursdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Elaine Dowling – 086 8431723.
LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Tuesdays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. €3 per session. For more information contact Lucy at 086 8855903.
Murrintown Community Centre also has facilities for squash, badminton, soccer, volleyball and basketball. The centre is also available for hire for children’s birthday parties. Please call the centre for details. For more information contact Murrintown Community Centre at 053 9139328; email murrintowncommunitycentre@gmail.com.
LOTTO SYNDICATE
Murrintown Community Centre Development would like to invite you to participate in our Lottery Syndicate to raise much needed funds for the development of the Community Field. Membership of the Syndicate costs €240. The Syndicate will purchase €20millions Plus lines and 12 National Lottery lines each week. For further information or application forms please contact the community centre or any committee member.
CE WORKER VACANCY
We are currently looking to hire a CE Worker for Murrintown Community Centre. For more information please contact Colette Kennedy (CE Supervisor) at 051 563038 or email southeastcom@ gmail.com.
CHARITY SHOP SEEKS DONATIONS
The Irish Wheelchair Association Charity Shop on Crescent Quay, Wexford are looking for donations of good condition clothes, shoes, bric a brac and books. All donations will be very gratefully received.
Piercestown ARA CLUB NEWS
The trip to Spain was enjoyed by everyone and the weather was nice and sunny apart from the last day. There was a few minor problems for one of the ladies on the day trip to Gibraltar forgot to get up on time didn’t take out her passport when asked by border control and then got locked in the bathroom in back of shop but overall everyone really enjoyed the day trip and we would like to thank Ann and Gordon for all they done one of our party fell on the first night and broke a bone in her wrist everyone wishing her a speedy recovery once again thanks Ann and Gordon for a lovely holiday.
A Shopping Day is planned for November 20 to Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge and Kildare Village with evening meal at Talbot Hotel, Carlow on way home/morning tea or coffee Scones included; €50 to book please ring Ann at 087 6677411.
2019 annual Coach Trip – Piercestown-Murrintown ARA Club are heading to the wonderful four star Castlecourt Hotel, Westport town on August 26, 2019, for three nights DBB with two days tours included in price of €350 based on two sharing. Single Room Supp €15 ppp night. Achill Island Tour plus other areas of interest and beauty in the West included on day tours, more information later. €100 deposit secures your place and payments throughout year can be made to club. Ring Ann Rochford 087 6677411 to book your place.
YOUR NEWS
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