ROSSLARE HARBOUR

KRH TOP COMMUNITY GROUP

The Group are looking forward to hosting their Annual Concert on Wednesday 8th May in St Patrick’s Church, Rosslare Harbourr. They will present a varied programme with lots of special guests and some surprises. All proceeds will go to the funds for our Community Resource Centre. Watch this space for further details.

ST MARY’S GAA LOTTO

Winning numbers for Tuesday 7th April were 18, 23, 28 and 30. No Jackpot Winner and no Match 3 Winners. Five Lucky Dips Martina O’Connor, Cassie Bent, Tommy McVeigh, Mary Quirke, Alex and Aileen Turner. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 16th April with a Jackpot of €7,500.

RNLI NEWS

The National Opera House is set to host a once in a lifetime event, RNLI 200 A Celebration of Volunteers, their Families and the Community on Thursday 23rd May.

This special commemorative event marks the 200 year legacy of the RNLI and pays tribute to the brave volunteers who crew the boats, their families who make sacrifices and the communities that support them. Proceeds from the event will go to the RNLI.

Tickets are priced at €30 and are available for purchase from www.nationaloperahouse.ie. RNLI 200 would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors PTSB, the EPA, Kent Stainless and The Talbot Collection.

ROSSLARE STRAND ROSSLARE COMMUNITY & SPORTS CENTRE

We are now open 7 days a week, closing at 9pm on weekdays and 5pm at the weekend. All of our facilities are available to families at an incredible price of €120; membership offers a family of up to 6 people unlimited use of tennis courts, golf course, bowling green, playground, running track, and subsidised fees on our Padel courts. Great value at any time but particularly now when courts and golf course are more freely available. Memberships run to 31 December 2024. Call in, call us up on 9132202 or visit our website to apply online if that’s easier www.rosslareholidayresort.ie.

PADEL COURTS - We are pleased to announce that repairs to our Padel courts have now been completed and signed off, and booking for courts has reopened. To book, or for more information, contact us on 9132202 for details.

PICKLEBALL - Pickleball is proving to be hugely popular here in Rosslare, not least because it can be played in any weather! Played indoors on a badminton court (or similar), it offers an all year round opportu

nity for fitness and fun. A group has been formed and meet on a regular basis here at the Centre on Wednesday mornings. If you would like to get involved, give us a all on 9132202 and we will put you in touch.

BOXFIT - Run by Rosslare Boxing Club, Boxfit offers a great way to get fit. A non-contact class for all levels of fitness, offering strength conditioning, cardio fitness and weight loss. Runs on Monday and Friday — 7pm to 8.30pm. No need to book–€8 per session.

NEW 2U CHARITY BOUTIQUE - Lots of lovely new pieces now in stock. Call in today and bag a bargain. The shop opens from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Donations of good quality, lightly worn clothing, jewellery and small household items are always welcome. PLEASE drop donations to the Community Centre.

SOCIAL EVENINGS

Our very popular get togethers are back in the diary for 2024. However there will be no meetings held during the month of April. May dates are already set at 7th and 21st. All are welcome. Contact the Centre on 9132202 for more information

ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

Our recent trip to Malahide Castle and Gardens was a great success with a meal in the Ashdown Park hotel on the return journey.

We are now looking forward to a three night break in The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon at the end of this month. This trip is fully booked so all we need now is good weather and we remain optimistic about that.

In May we have a trip to Farmleigh House and the Tenement Museum in Dublin and again this is booked up. In the following months we travel to Powerscourt House and Gardens and Avoca shop and cafe and later in the summer we go on The Barrow Princess to Waterford. Further trips later in the year will be advised on our WhatsApp group

before we head to Montenegro in October.

On 4th June at 11am we will have a speaker from The Irish Alzheimer’s Society coming to give a talk in The Parish Centre (the old convent) next to the Church. This is an open meeting and if anyone in the community is interested in this talk they are more than welcome to come along as it’s not confined to Active Retirement Members.

In the meantime our coffee mornings continue each Tuesday at 10.30am in Coast Hotel where all are welcome in particular potential new members.

TAGHMONCAMROSS CHURCH NEWS

Weekend Mass Schedule – Saturday: Cleariestown 6 p.m., Caroreigh 8 p.m. Sunday: Trinity 9 a.m., Taghmon 10.15 a.m., Rathangan 11.30 a.m.

Weekday Mass Schedule – Tuesday: Cleariestown 9.30 a.m. Wednesday: Caroreigh 9.30 a.m. Thursday: Rathangan 9.30 a.m. Friday: Taghmon 9.30 a.m.

TAGHMON HISTORY SOCIETY

Calendars - We are now searching for photos for our 2025 Calendar. We only need the photograph for a couple of days, to scan and check, and it will be returned to you in the same condition. We will soon be closing for 2025 Calendar so if there is a photo you would like included, please contact us by end of April.

We have commenced work on our next Journal. If you have an article you are interested in including, please do contact us. We are actively seeking new articles. ou can reach us at email: taghmonhistorysociety@gmail. com

CAMROSS HALL NEWS

DANCING AT CAMROSS - Our May dance for this Centenary Year is on Friday 3rd May, with Music by the fabulous Michael Collins Band. Admission is €10 including The Tea. Dancing 9pm till late. Time to get your dancing shoes on! Don’t miss out on our special night.

CENTENARY CONCERT - On Saturday 18th May the outstanding Folk/Ballad Wexford band Green Road will perform in Camross Hall. €25 per ticket (plus Booking Charge) starting at 8.30 pm (Doors open 7.30pm). Available on Eventbrite, for queries phone Margaret on 086-8369047 see our facebook page for link and further details.

CAMROSS I.C.A.

The April meeting of Camross ICA was held on Tuesday, 2nd April. The AGM was also held at this meeting, with Mary Darcy, National President elect of ICA, overseeing the election of guild officers for the coming year.

A hearty welcome was extended to Mary by all our members, and she was wished God’s blessings on her coming term of office.

The ICA Has Got Talent show will be held on 25th April in Camross Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of fun and music, with the cup of tae and craic afterwards.

The Federation meeting will be held in Ballyfad on 29th April. Two competitions will be held on the night.

Winner of guild competition on the night was Dympna Judge, who will represent us at the Federation competition. Tea was served by Peggy Doyle, with her usual flair. Raffle winners were Mary Nolan, Mary Darcy and Ann Howlin.

Next guild meeting will be held on 13th May, as first Monday in month is a Bank Holiday.

SKITTLES

Registration for skittle teams is on Tuesday 23rd in Tir Na Nog at 8.30pm. Existing and any new teams must register and submit fee on the night. The South East Skittles League is in its 14 year and is now a popular and entertaining sport in South Wexford. For further information phone Anna on 089241645

TAGHMON/CAMROSS GAA

All members are reminded to return tickets and monies this week for the Club and County Draw. This is a really important fundraising activity for the club and the first of the three draws is taking place soon.

Cúl Camps in Taghmon can be booked through the Kelloggs website. The camp takes place from 22-26 July and promises to be plenty of fun for all primary school age girls and boys.

Are you interested in PR, Marketing, Communications or even just fancy taking on a new challenge to help out your community? The club is looking for a member to take on the role of PRO. The PRO maintains the clubs social media and sends material to local press about club games, fundraisers and other activities. Ideally the candidate would also be interested in developing other communication tools such as the club website. If you think you would be interested please send a text or call the Club Secretary (George Hussey) on 087 7055750 if you’d like to hear more about the role.

TAG NEWS

Taghmon Action Group Bingo continues on Tuesday evening in TAG Y35C2DE Doors Open 7 p.m. Starts at 7.30 p.m. Jackpot next week €875.

Bookings can now be made for the TAG Digital Hub on the Connected Hubs website at connectedhubs.ie/hubs/profile/4346. Call into the TAG office also for information and viewing of the hubs.

Line Dancing every Thursday evening 7.30-8.45pm in TAG Centre. Contact Clare: 087 7612560 for more information

Zumba classes Wednesday 6.15-7.15pm and Thursday 11.30am-12.30pm. Contact Tetiana 085 2060467 for more details.

TAGHMON UNITED

This week’s winner of Split the pot was Darren Hayden with a whopping €510.

Taghmon United AFC split the pot is now available online. See our Facebook page for more details. Normal purchase of envelopes in the shops is still available also. We thank you all for your continued support.

BBCT COMMUNITY GAMES

Well done to our quiz teams, we had four teams take part on Thursday evening and they all did really well, Blake Purcell, Eva Mullins, Niamh Kehoe, Isabel Browne, Ava Berney McCrea, Levina O’Gorman, Josh Butler, Abbie Gardiner, Nicola Winters, Niamh O’Connor, Karlee Sweeney, Navaeh Murphy, Stephen Hussey, Dan Redmond, Cathal Cullen, Darragh Bennett & Siun Allen.

The U10 & U12 Draughts Teams played against Bennekerry/Tinryland on Friday evening, Congratulations to our U10 team who are through to Longford for the Leinster final on 27th April. Our U12 have so done so well to get this far, every year improving and progressing further. Our U10 team is Mason Coady, Saoirse Kehoe, Joey Lawlor Ryan, Billy Leacy, Luke Waters, Darragh O’Hanlon & Danny Bennet. The U12 team is Maya Crosbie, Aoibhean Kehoe, Eimhin O’Sullivan, Ella Rae Foley, Katie Rose Mullins and Ava O’Sullivan.

We have the following teams to fill: U14 Girls Football, U15 Girls Soccer - any girls interested can you please send on details to Phyllis at 087 9966185.

DATES FOR THE DIARY - The Indoor Soccer quarter final is fixed for Friday 19th April against Graiguecullen (Carlow) in the Mercy Secondary school at 7.30pm - all support welcome.

Handball will take place in Taghmon Handball Alley on Saturday 20th April at 5.30 pm all support welcomed.

Gymnastics is being held in Enniscorthy on 21st April at 10.30am.

Athletics track, ball throw, discus, long jump, long puck and shot putt takes place in Taghmon community Centre on Wednesday 24th April, registration 5.30pm. County competition takes place in Enniscorthy on 22nd June.

Talent is on in Bree also on 11th May, talent covers solo & group music, solo & group singing, dance and solo recitation.

If anyone is interested in any of the above please get in touch with Phyllis 0879966185 or Maria 0861943483.

TAGHMON ATHLETIC CLUB NEWS

Well done to Grainne Kelly and Izzy Aspel who competed in the National Indoor track & Field Championships in Athlone last Weekend. Grainne was 3rd in the U17 400m heat and also competed in the 60M Hurdles. Izzy was 10th in the U15 high jump. Another well done to previous members of Taghmon Athletic Club, Padraig Hore and Aisling Kelly who competed in the IUAA Championships in Belfast.

Thanks to everyone who attended our Come and Try evening, we had a great turnout and everyone enjoyed the evening, we are happy to announce, if you didn’t make last week you have another opportunity to come along next Wednesday at 6.30.

Community Games Athletics is taking place on Wednesday 24th April, registration is 5.30, this is a fun evening and a great way to get involved with athletics. The event will include, running, javelin, long jump, shot putt and much more.

Spring into Summer starting 29th April, 7-8, all fitness levels welcome.

Good luck to all competing in the McDonalds Track & Field event in Waterford.

ST. GARVAN’S N.S. CAROREIGH

Enrolment is open for 20242025. For further information contact St. Garvan’s N.S., Caroreigh, Taghmon, Y35 E773 www.stgarvansns.ie/enrolment (053)9134294.

ST. FINTAN’S N.S. TAGHMON

St. Fintan’s N.S. Taghmon, is now accepting enrolments for September 2024 in both mainstream and our Autism Class. Enrolment forms are available on our website taghmonns.com and from the school office.

YOUR CORRESPONDENT

If you would like a notice included, please contact Kay Doyle on 087-2680273 or email kaynolandoyle@gmail.com