CARDS

The weekly "30" Card Game continues in the Community Centre this Friday 10th February at 9.00 pm. Catering on the night will be Mary Delaney, Sheelagh Delaney and Rosie Mcevoy. Catering for the following Friday 17th February will be Catherine Walsh, Eileen J Walsh, Eileen N Walsh and Denise Carthy Walsh. Winners on Friday 27th January were: Matt O'neill, Pat Byrne, Nick Doyle, Andy Reville, Sean Cullen, Johnny Nolan, Phil Jackman, Mick Kelly, John Furlong, Jim Wickham, Ann Lawlor and Kathleen Whelan.

ADAMSTOWN LOTTO

Winning numbers were 1, 9, 10 and 12. There was no jackpot winner. There were three match three winners who were as follows: Betty White, Ballagh; Brid Bradley, Barracks Road and Joe Mooney, Knockreigh. The next draw is worth €6,700 and the seller of the winning ticket will receive €670. The next draw will take place in Brad Og, Adamstown, on Monday 13th February.

ICA GUILD

A meeting of Adamstown ICA Guild will take place in the Community Centre on Wednesday night 8th February at 8.00 pm. All members please attend. New members are very welcome.

COMMUNITY ALERT

Adamstown Community Alert are holding a meeting in the Community Centre on Tuesday 14th February at 8.30 pm.

HURHAS NASAMY

An Irish run built orphanage in Nairobo, Kenya, a Clothing Appeal on Wednesday 8th February in Adamstown Church grounds and Raheen Church grounds at 12 noon. For more information contact Meara on 087 6890995.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Saturday 4th February Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm – Majella Stafford; Sunday 5th February (6th Sunday of the Year) Mass at 10.30 am – Des Farrell; Saturday 11th February Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm – Liam Whelan; Sunday 12th February (7th Sunday of the Year) Mass at 10.30 am – Betty O'shea; Saturday 18th February Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm – Goretti Rochford; Sunday 19th February (8th Sunday of the Year) Mass at 10.30 am – Sheelagh Delaney; Saturday 25th February Vigil Mass at 7.30 pm – Frances Gallagher Sunday 26th February (9th Sunday of the Year) Mass at 10.30 am – Kathleen O'connor. Come along and enjoy our local couples battling it out for the title of Mr & Mrs. The fun begins in the clubhouse in Killurin from 8.30 pm.

The club would like to thank everyone who recently renewed their development membership. If yours is due please contact any member of the committee to discuss your renewal options.

At the midway weigh in of the Fitness and Weight Loss Challenge MJ Walsh was the biggest loser with just under half a stone lost over the previous two weeks. Everyone continues to lose weight and improve their fitness and set themselves up for the spring.

The club lotto was launched recently and tickets have been distributed throughout the parish. So if you would like to be in with a chance of winning €1,000 in the first draw on February 15th in The Sycamore House get your ticket returned to the distributors by Monday February 13th.

BARNTOWN NS

The school children celebrated St. Bridget's day on 01st February and while lots of interesting facts were learnt and stories told about St. Bridget in the classroom, it was also a very busy time for the children. Pupils from Ms. Mc.gillycuddy's class performed St. Bridget Day Songs during Assembly on Friday and not another sound could be heard in the hall. The songs told simple stories about Spring, St. Bridget and looking forward. The performance was enjoyed by all. Ms. Furlong's 3rd class displayed St. Bridget's Crosses, made from rushes collected by the children and some of the other classes enjoyed making their own crosses also.

Ms. Stamp's school choir sang beautifully at Assembly also. The hard work and dedication by both Ms. Stamp and the children was evident in their performance. Suspension Bridge: 5th class pupils were proud to display their newly constructed Suspension Bridge which took many hours of hard work and dedication. Well done to all involved and to Mr. Flynn for over-seeing the project.

Many thanks to all who attended our parent/teacher meeting last Thursday evening - we were delighted to welcome you to our school.

This group of youngsters have all been very busy designing and creating a visitors book which will be signed by all visitors to the school. The book is in its final stages and the dedication by the children is evident at first glance. Well done to all involved.

FORTH CELTIC LOTTO

Numbers for 30th January were 5, 1, 4, 2, 6, 7, 3. No winner. Next Draw on 6th February in Larkin's Bar. Jackpot €2,100.

COMMUNITY CHILDCARE

Murrintown Community Childcare Centre is open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6pm daily. Contact 053 9164664 or mail: murrintownchildcare@gmail.com.

YOUTH CLUB

The FDYS Youth Club Disco is on 10th February. Supervision is: Team B Andy Firman, Pat Kavanagh , Wendy Meade, Josephine Mcdermott. Committee Members Paul Mcloughlin, Triona Furlong, Please be at centre for 8.15pm as bus leaves at 8.30pm sharp. Bus returning to centre at 12.15 am sharp.

Junior Youth Club is on on 10th February. Parental help is John Gordan. Please be at centre for 6pm to help set up. Parent training night for parents that haven't attended training is arranged for the FDYS centre Francis St., Wexford on Monday 27th February from 7pm until 9pm. Parents of children in the Junior or senior youth club are required to attend for training. This requirement is a condition of youth club membership on parents concerned. 6 classes for €40, Bring a mat and water Tel: Linda on 085 738 2371

SCOUT/GUIDE HALL AGM

The AGM of Knockingall Organisation Scout & Guide Community Hall / Campsite will be held on Wednesday 15th February at 8pm in the hall. This is an open invitation to everyone to attend. Thank you for your support.

ARA CLUB

Annual Coach Tour now booking 25th August 3 nights DBB at Central Hotel, Donegal, touring two days. Contact Mary 053 9158186 to book your place. Cost €270 per person sharing. SRS applies.

Piercestown/murrintown ARA Club will be holding the annual St Patrick's Night Social in the St Martin's Community Centre on Saturday 17th March. Music, refreshments and lots of prizes. Raffle on the night. Entry €5 please do come along and give your support on the night.

SCOUT THRIFT FUND

All section youth members and families are encouraged to start saving in the Scout Thrift Fund for annual camps and Christmas. This is one of the groups fundraising activities and you can pay in on Sundays after 10am mass or at Cubs/scouts on Tuesdays or Beavers on Thursdays. Everyone welcome to join.

SCOUT NEWS

Congratulations to all the Leaders and Senior Youth members in cub & scout sections who have completed their ONE Programme Training on 21st January. The Group are now commencing working with the new programme and have just received all the new books/training manuals etc and planning for the new programme will be starting in next couple weeks. Well done to all and our sincere thanks to our Mentor Breda Hayes Kilmore Scouts, and National Trainers Ollie Kehoe and Caoimhin O'byrne for their help and assistance. To Kitty, Bernie and Ann who looked after everyone so well with the catering on the day.

BIG BINGO

A Big Bingo will take place in Taghmon Community Complex on Sunday 12th February at 3.00pm. Lots of prizes are to be won, with a prize fund of €5,000.

SOUTH EAST TOPS

It's that time of year again, when the smell of grease paint and the sound of tapping toes, are most evident around the South East Area. The initial night of the every popular South East Tops, is Friday 2nd March, with the competition running throughout the month, up to the final night of Friday 23rd March. The groups taking part this year are: Kilrane \ Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore, Adamstown, Taghmon and Our Lady's Island.

Show dates: Friday 2nd March, Kilrane \ Rosslare Harbour & Kilmore, Monday 5th March, Taghmon & Adamstown, Wednesday 14th Kilmore & Our Lady's Island, Friday 16th March, Kilrane \ Rosslare Harbour & Adamstown and Monday 19th, Taghmon & Our Lady's Island. Final: Friday 23rd March.

BADMINTON

LADIES/GENT'S LEAGUE RESULTS: The Men's 6th Div. Team defeated Shelbourne 6/1. Team Declan Carroll, James Carroll, M.J. Dunne, Ryan Cogley, Brandon Cogley. Well done boys, great result. The Div. 1 Ladies lost to Shelbourne 6/4. Wishing Clodagh Dunne all the best as she travels to Wales on the Celtic Challenge Team. Wishing Nicholas Murphhy all the best as he travels to England to represent Ireland.

FEBRUARY DIARY DATES - 10th February Closing date for entries to Adult Co. Championships & Knockout, 12th Feb - Class 2/4 County Teams will travel to Limerick, 26th U17 County Team will play in Baldoyle, 26th Class 1/3 County Teams will travel to Limerick.

CAMROSS/CAROREIGH YC

The committee and its members of our local youth club would like to say a huge thank you to the Castle Vintage Club for their very generous donation to our club. This will once again greatly benefit our funds. Many thanks to all involved.

The Senior disco will be on Friday 10th February in Taghmon. There will be no club that night due to mid-term break. See you all back on Friday 24th February.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Meet your neighbours: We need your help if you have any free time to come and chat. Next Thursday, 9th February, from 2:30pm. For any further information contact the Centre on 053 9134465

Men's Shed: The men are starting to equip their shed. We are looking for donations of tools and equipment, particularly for woodcraft. Any donations would be greatly received.

Book Club: If you have not collected your book yet please call to the Centre to get it. For further details if you would like to become a member, please contact the Centre on 053 9134465 New members welcome at any time.

TAGHMON DAY CENTRE,

Chiropody: The Chiropodist will be in attendance at the Centre on the first Friday of the month. For an appointment please contact the Centre on 053 9134519

Arts and Crafts: All members had a most enjoyable afternoon flower arranging and wreath making with Audrey from the Family Resource Centre on Wednesday. Craft will continue in Two weeks.

Outings: A huge thanks to all at Grantstown for a very enjoyable day there recently. A return trip is being planned for March.

Chair Excercises: We kicked off our new year chair excercise this week with Valerie, which was thouroughly enjoyed by all. Valerie will be back again on Tuesday 7th February, 2012

Bingo winners: Congratulations to Mai, Nellie, Nancy, Margaret and to Phylis and Nicky our winners for this week.