BallymoreMayglass
WOMEN’S SHED
The Tomhaggard Women’s Shed are keeping busy while apart. Some of the members along with friends in the community are making scrubs for nursing homes in County Wexford. We have made 30 sets of scrubs to date and this week starts another project of 40 sets of scrubs. All the ladies are making them in their own homes to comply with social distancing regulations.
We would like to express our thanks to An Garda Síochána who have helped us by collecting materials from Dublin for the project. Thanks to Wexford County Council covid 19 emergency grant fund who is funding this next project without which it would not be possible. Also thank you to Annes Haberdashery online shop for supplying us with fabrics.
The members of the TWS have been in constant contact since the lockdown started on WhatsApp and zoom quizzes hopefully we can all meet soon again. Stay safe everyone.
WRITING COMPETITION
Write By the Sea Literary Festival 2020, Kilmore Quay, invites all budding and established writers to enter their Writing Competition in any or all of three categories: short story, memoir and poetry. Entries should reflect the theme ‘Waves’.
Category winners will receive €250 and the overall winner will receive €500. Winners will be invited to read at the Festival Opening on September 25
For more details and terms see writebythesea.ie or email festival@writebythesea.ie the closing date for entries is Friday, July 10.
BEREAVEMENTS
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John Kehoe Rathmacknee Killinick, who sadly died during the past week. John was always a great supporter of the St Fintan’s GAA Club and his good cheer will be missed by all lucky to have known him. May he rest in peace.
SUPPORT RESPONSE
As a support response St Fintan’s GAA Club have established a mechanism for community assistance for anyone who is self isolating or confined to their homes due to the covid 19 crisis. We can assist in collecting fuel, food shopping, collecting of orders and collecting of prescriptions.
In line with the NPHE team guidelines our volunteers will maintain the recommended social distance in all communications. Our initial point of contacts should you require any assistance are: Robert O’Callaghan 086 0556257, Shane Sinnott 086 8139925, Eoin Cummins 087 3118847, Nicky Sinnott 087 2918020, Edward Goggin 087 2297337 and Shane Sinnott 085 7287257.
We have a list of volunteers who will assist our coordinators in helping out where requested. Our offer of assistance is open to everyone in the wider community and we ask anyone in need to please engage with us.
LOCAL NOTES
If you require coverage of any important event within the parish of Ballymore-Mayglass ie: church services, club or families important occasions and events within the national school please contact Paddy McGuire by phone or txt 087 9680419 or email conzarcat@hotmail.com on or before 7 p.m. on Thursday prior to the publication. There is no charge to include your item in the local notes and good news is more than welcome in these challenging times.
ST FINTAN’S
Under instruction received from Croke park all GAA grounds are now closed for member and public use.
We encourage all members, supporters and the wider community to follow all the advice that is been communicated by government.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Kilmore Quay community development association is currently operating a meals on wheels service which takes in the Mayglass area. This service operates on a weekday basis with each meal costing just €5. If your aware of anyone in the area wishing to avail this fabulous service please contact John at 087 2394809.
CHURCH NOTICE
Due to the Covid virus restrictions, there will be no weekend or weekday Masses in the parish till further notice. However, the churches will be open during the day for anyone who wishes to spend some time in prayer.
OPEN AIR MASS
Fr Martin Byrne PP will hold a open air mass in the carpark of Ballymore church on Sunday June 1st at 10am. Those in attendance may remain in their cars or stand outside. Social distancing will apply.