Around the Districts

Bannow/ Ballymitty, Rathangan/Clieriestown, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Strand

Bannow/Ballymitty

Balllymitty Handball

The finals of the juveniles tournament were played in Ballymitty last Tuesday night before a very large crowd. The standard of play was very good and aftei some very close games. The results are as follows

Boys under 12 winners were Eoin Roche and Darren 0 Neill. Runners-up were Ryan 0 Neill and Alex Moran. Boys under 15 winners were Dylan Scott and Dean 0'Neill runners up were Lorcon Breen and Quintan Kehoe.

The girls final really surprised everybody with the standard of play easily as good as the boys and after some very exciting handball the winners were Danielle Kinsella and Ciara Cummins runners up were Emily Moran and Becky O Neill. Presentation of prizes took place afterwards and everybody enjoyed some lovely refreshments

Dancing

Social dancing continues every Thursday night in Tir na nOG to raise funds for the building of a 40 x 20 Ball alley in Ballymitty with work to start sometime this year

Grantstown news

Film Time: We are planning our next big Film Evening The Film we will be showing is called Brooklyn. Some of the film was based in Enniscorthy. Please put the date in the diary and we do hope you will be able to come and enjoy this Film. The screening is taking place on 12th February at 7.30pm. Please ring the office on 051 561016 to book a seat. The price is €3 including popcorn. All very welcome

Volunteers: Grantstown is looking for Volunteers. If you can give even one hour or your time per week, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for Minibus Drivers, Meals on Wheels drivers, Vehicle Drivers to transport Residents to Doctors or Hospital appointments.

CE SCHEME VACANCIES: A Carers position will be coming up at Grantstown Day Care Centre in the future; If you are interested and fulfil the criteria, Please contact Lesley for more information.

Upcoming Events in Grantstown Day Care Centre: Tuesday 26th January. Exercise/Shuttle Boards and Rosary in the morning and Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday 27th January. Pongo in the morning and Sonas/Games in the afternoon. Thursday 28th January. Pongo in the morning and Table Quiz in the afternoon.

Danescastle NS

Application forms for enrolment in Danescastle N.S. Sept. 2016 are currently available from the school secretary. These forms are also available from the Play School and Montessori.

Those wishing to enrol a child should return form on or before 29th January.

Sympathy

Deepest sympathy is expressed to the Keary Family, Ballymitty on the recent bereavement of Michael. His remains were removed to Rathangan church on Wed last for mass at 2pm and burial afterwards in Rathangan Graveyard. May he rest in peace

Corach Ramblers FC

This week's Split the Pot took place in Tir na nOg, Wellington Bridge. The winner was Bernie McGee, Rospile, Foulkmills. Ticket was drawn by Phil Bishop. Winning a brilliant €876. Well done Bernie. Next week's draw takes place in Golfers Pub, Carrig on Bannow at 6.30pm.

Our A team beat Enniscorthy Utd B 9-1 in the cup today. It was their first game in 7 weeks. Scorers John Staples 3, Jon Reville 2, Richie Walsh 2, Rob Farrell 1, Barry Sinnott (pen). A good days work but tougher days ahead. The B Team lost 7-0 to Bridge Rivers in the cup.

The Ladies Team lost 1-0 to Pilltown in the Wexford Cup. This is the girls firsl loss of the season. Tough day at the office.

Rathangan/ Cleariestown

notes

If you have any news or information that you would like to submit in the weekly notes you can contact Rathangan Parish Hall on 051 563039 between 9.30am and 1.30pm or leave a message. Also you can e-mail your notice to rathanganhall@gmail.com At the latest all notes must be received by 10am on Friday morning.

Community Lotto

There was no winner of last week's jackpot of €12,900 The winning numbers were 2,6,9,23. Congratulations to the fourteen match 3 winners who each received €22. The match three winners were Peggy Godkin, Paul Walsh, Martina Furlong, Brian Kielthy, Bobbie Monaghan, Declan Roche Jnr, Lorraine & Aobheann Rankin, George Murphy, Peter Kehoe, Cíaran Mernagh, N. Kavanagh, Martin Scallan, Eugene Walsh, John & Sean Og Moore. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday 26th January and the Jackpot now stands at €13,200.

Date for the Diary

Rathangan Variety Group's production of "Calamity Jane", will be performed in Rathangan Hall on 17th ,18th & 19th February 2016 in Rathangan Hall, more details to follow. The Group would like to wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and all the best for 2016

Strollers/Striders

Sunny South East Strollers/Striders-We meet every Monday evening at 7pm, (except Bank Holidays and weather permitting. We would like to invite anyone who would like to get out for a stroll/walk, who may have very low fitness levels. We have starter strolls for the month of January where we can start off with 10/15 minutes, taking small rests if necessary.

The Strider Group will also meet at 7pm and walk for 35-45 mins. We have a cup of tea/ coffee & most importantly a chat afterwards. Please contact any of our 3 Irish Heart Foundation Trained Community Walking Leaders for more info Jacintha Cloney 087-9234121, Philomena Cahill 086-8700839 or Martin Furlong 089 4363834.

Operation Transformation

Following the success of Operation Transformation in 2015, St. Anne's Coiste na nOg are running Operation Transformation again this year. An 8 week programme to improve your fitness & maybe lose some weight. There will be a one night per week group walking/jogging nights and Building up to a 5/10 km Walk/Run on weekend of 5th/6th March. There will be a Nutritional talk during programme also step monitors available for all participants. The programme is open to men and ladies. Each participant will receive a sponsorship card as this is the Coiste Club main Fundraiser for the year.

Credit Union Quiz

The Credit Union School Quiz will be held in Rathangan Hall on Friday 29th January. All welcome.

School Enrolment

Applications for enrolment for September 2016 are now being invited. Enrolment forms are available from the school office-call in or ring 051563167 or download from the school website www.stannesns.weebly.com

Scouts

A total of 111 beavers cubs scouts ventures leaders and families attended the Panto Snow White and Babes in the Wood at Dun Mhuire. It was a great night out and featured scout Josh Power and also William Troy from Kilmore. All sections are back and hard at work on their programmes. There is a fundraising breakfast for scouts on 6th March in Kilmore.

Women's Shed

On Monday 1st February there is a half day course on Positive Thinking and Healthy Mental Awareness with Martha Thorpe in the Shed from 10am-1pm. This course is open to anyone in the Community and is free. So why not come along to Tomhaggard social centre on 1st February. Everyone welcome

Cleariestown Hall

Cleariestown Hall is available for bookings for parties, family events, social gatherings etc. at very reasonable rates. If you would like to make a booking please contact or text Barry Browne on Tel: 087 6489561.

AA Open Public Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous are having an Open Public Meeting on Tuesday 2nd February at 8.30pm in St Michael's Hall, (St Vincent de Paul) Thomas Street, Wexford. There will be AA and Al Anon speakers, plus complimentary Tea and Coffee. All are welcome.

Rosslare Harbour

Active Retirement

Next General Meeting: The next General Meeting and will be on Tuesday, 2nd February, 2016, at 3.00pm, at the Hotel Rosslare. This will be an extremely important meeting and all members are encouraged to attend. There will be no committee meeting,

Date for diary: Coffee Morning, Tuesday 26th, January 2016, at 10.30am, at The Hotel Rosslare,

On-going activities: Harbour Drifter's walkabout: Meet at the Harbour Roundabout car park, on Mondays and Thursdays at 11.00am. Whist at the Railway Social Club on Tuesdays at 2.30pm. 45's Cards at the Railway Social Club on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. Brush With Art Group at the Rosslare Harbour Heritage Centre, on Wednesdays at 10.30am. 'Knitwits' Knitting Circle: at the Rosslare Harbour Heritage Centre on Fridays at 10.30am. Scrabble Group: Railway Social Club on Fridays at 2.30pm. Ten Pin Bowling at LeisureMax, Drinagh, on Thursdays. Contact Mary, on 0857 490140, if you require a lift, or if you can offer a lift, on the Wednesday before, at the very latest

We continue to remember in our thoughts and prayers those of our members who are currently ill.

Maritime Matters

The Rosslare Maritime Enthusiasts will hold their AGM at the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre on Saturday 30th January at 1pm. All welcome.

St. Paul's ac

Thanks to all who attended our AGM on Saturday. Outgoing chairman Leo Coy thanked everyone for their ongoing support of the club. Leo congratulated all our athletes and made particular reference to the world medal won by Ger, the Leinster Star Award won by Emma and our other All Ireland medal winners, Kieran Murphy, Daniel Halligan ,Tara Connick, Gergely Pap & Maeve Hayes. He also referenced the great improvement made by Sammy Delaney , Milan Kovacs and Rob Stirling. Leo made the decision to step down as chairman of the club, but will still remain coaching our athletes and remain on the committee. We would like to say huge thanks to Leo for all his hard work as chairman!

The committee for 2016 is as follows: Chairman-John Hayes, V. Chairman-Peter Connick, Secretary-Eamonn Owens, Treasurer-Leo Harte, PRO-Kieran Murphy, Registrar-Jelena Stephanova. Committee: Leo Coy, Nemone Van Der Bliake, William Halligan, Emma Owens, Shane Connick, Giovanna Delaney,Tara Connick, Struart Van Der Bliake.

Also at the meeting, awards were presented to some of our athletes. Firstly athletic achievement awards were awarded to the following: Milan Kovacs, Aoife Rees, Niamh Rees, Ciara Rees, Rob Stirling, Emma Carr, Daniel Halligan, Maeve Hayes, Chanel O'Leary, Sammy Delaney, Gergely Pap, Tara Connick, Ger Maloney, Kieran Murphy and Emma Owens.

Winners of our perpetual cups were as follows: Senior Athlete of the year-Ger Moloney, Juvenile Athlete of the year-Gergely Pap, Most Improved Athlete of the year-Sammy Delaney, Club Person of the year-Shane Connick

Congratulations to all and we look forward to a great year for the club!

Sympathy

Sincere Sympathy to Mary O'Rourke and family on the death of her cousin John Kelly, Camolin. Also Sympathy to Betty O Connell and Frances Piggett on the passing of their brother Gerald McHugh, Fishguard. May they Rest in Peace.

St. Mary's GAA

Club Lotto: Draw 18th January, numbers 14-16-22-26 Bonus 35; No winner; No Match 3 winner. Next Draw Monday 25th January.

LOOKING TO JOIN A GYM?: There's one right on your doorstep at St Marys GAA Club, Tagoat. €60 for 6 months or €120 for 12 months. Open 8am to 9pm daily.

SYMPATHY: The Club Extends its sympathy to Nicky Mernagh and family on the death of their mother during the week. Our thoughts are with the family at this time. May She Rest In Peace.

CAMOGIE CLUB news

St. Mary's camogie club are having a meet & greet/registration morning at 12 noon on Sunday 7th February at the clubhouse in Tagoat.

All parents and players are invited to our Meet & Greet and to Register to play for the 2016 Season at the Clubhouse in Tagoat. Meet the Coaches and Committee and have a cup of tea.

Registration for the year is €40 per child, €55 per adult and €10 per non -player. New members are welcome, from all surrounding parishes and areas and from all age groups.

AA Open Public Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous are having an Open Public Meeting on Tuesday 2nd February at 8.30pm in St Michael's Hall, (St Vincent de Paul) Thomas Street, Wexford. There will be AA and Al Anon speakers, plus complimentary Tea and Coffee. All are welcome.

Rosslare Strand

Valentine's Teenage Disco

There is a Valentine's Teenage Disco on Saturday 13th February in Rosslare Community & Sports Centre. Suitable for Secondary School Students.

This is a non-alcoholic event/fully supervised. Doors open 8pm - 11pm / no exit during times. Tickets are on sale 25th January (€5). Limited number available.

Operation Transformation

The Community Centre has lots of options for exercise taking place that you can use in your weight loss programme. Weigh in at a time that suits you for free at any Sam McCauleys Chemist.

Meeting Monday & Thursday at 10am Group Walk on Running Track at Community Centre-(as many laps as you want).

Free Johnstown Castle Parkrun or Walk 9.30. every Saturday throughout the year. Further details and Free registration online at www.parkrun.ie/johnstown Call Margaret on 086-1257487

Rosslare Pharmacy: Call into us on any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and speak to Dylan for more info, from help with your diet plan, to tips to help you with your exercise. We can supply you with lots of recipes and advice to help you achieve the best possible results and calculate your BMI for you. We also have weighing scales here that is free to use every day at your leisure.

ACTIVITIES/CLASSES

Activities & Classes in Rosslare Community & Sports Centre. New members are always welcome to all classes/groups.

Pilates -Suitable for all Only €5 (payg) Every Friday Morning at10am. Forever Fit-Sat at10am. Fun dance fitness, suitable for all €8 (payg) Call Amanda on 0879713339. Tai-Chi - Mon & Wed at 9:30am on the beach, Fri at 11am in the Centre.

St Pauls Athletics Club - Mon & Wed @ 6pm. Call Leo on 086-3103417. Menapian's Athletics Club Thurs at 7pm. Call David on 085-1621700. Rosslare Bowls Club-Call Catherine 0868177679 www.Rosslarebowlsclub.com. Men's Sheds-Tues & Thurs from 2pm - 4pm. Call Jim 0876815029. Beginners Yoga with Robin - Tues 7pm - 8pm €5. Rosslare Badminton Club-Meet every Saturday at 11am, new players welcome! €3. Rosslare Tennis Club -Fri at 10am. New players welcome. Members Free - Non Members €2. 2016 Memberships are now due!

Circuit Training-Tues & Thurs at 9:30am. NO booking just turn up on the morning that suits you! Targeted at all levels of fitness, challenging both body and mind. Come and get fit in a supportive group environment! Suitable for men & women of all fitness levels. €5

Rosslare Youth Club

We are off to the Bree Disco this Friday so no Club. See you all next week from 7pm-9pm. Secondary school students. €2 per week. Check out our group on Facebook for details Volunteers Needed & Paint Needed!

Active Retirement

Tai Chi-11 am Friday, Rosslare Community Centre-contact Susan at 086 070 4499 Ceili/Set Dancing plus Sean Nos Dance, first Tuesday of the month starting February 2. Dates, Feb.2, March 1st, April 5, May 3rd and June 7th. 11.30 to 1pm-Kilrane Community Centre-contact Ann at 053 91 32633

Tidy Towns

Next meetis on Wednesday 27th January at 10.30 Community Centre. We welcome anyone willing to help for an hour or two any weekday, Tel 0861257487 www.rosslarettvolunteers.com

Scoil Mhuire

Scoil Mhuire Rosslare are now accepting enrolments for September 2016. If you wish to enrol your child please call to the school for an Admission Booklet or phone 0539132501 to have one posted to you. Closing date for acceptance of Admission Forms is mid February 2016.

CAMOGIE CLUB meet & greet

St. Mary's camogie club are having a meet & greet/registration morning at 12 noon on Sunday 7th February at the clubhouse in Tagoat.

All parents and players are invited to our Meet & Greet and to Register to play for the 2016 Season at the Clubhouse in Tagoat. Meet the Coaches and Committee and have a cup of tea.

Registration for the year is €40 per child, €55 per adult and €10 per non -player. New members are welcome, from all surrounding parishes and areas and from all age groups.

Wexford People