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Interested in Drama?

Ballycogley Players have sourced funding from Creative Ireland to do a Community Theatre project in Tomhaggard social centre. It is a six/eight-week course starting in Nov finishing with a short performance in Dec. It is open from secondary school pupil age to senior citizens. Areas covered will be basic acting skills, exercises and create performance pieces. Contact 087 6858480 for details and to book a place.

Tomhaggard Centre

Wood donated by Karen and Mick Doyle Markand Garden Sheds has been chopped up for Kindling by Venture Scouts and is on sale at the Social Centre Mon 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wed 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. And Sat 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., only €2 per bag.

Ongoing Activities: Mon 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Women's Shed - new members welcome. Tuesday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., art - enquiries contact Maria 086 3848364. Wed 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. And Sat 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Scouts. Mon and Thursday 8 p.m., Drama. Reading Room open to the public Tues, Wed. Thur 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excl lunch.

Scouts

Seán Whitty and Brendan Thompson were elected to as Co Reps for Scouts at last week's youth forum. Beavers are off to Piercestown on Sunday for Emergencies Day.

Hospice coffee morning

There will be a coffee morning in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare on Sunday, October 29, in the Loft at the Stella Maris Centre Kilmore Quay from 10.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. We will also have a raffle on the day. All support would be very much appreciated.

Festival Comedy

If you want a laugh then look no further. The Ballycogley Players will present 'A Night of Comedy' in St Michael's Hall (opposited CBS School, Thomas St, Wexford) from Thursday, October 19, to Sunday, October 22, 8 p.m. nightly. Admission €10.

Cards

There is a 45 Card Drive starting in Kehoes Pub On Wednesday 18 th October at 9 p.m. Turkeys and Hams.

Lung cancer research

Have a cuppa and raise funds for lung cancer research at the home of Róisín Barry. Grange on Sunday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., you might even win a spot prize.

CAncer coffee

A coffee morning for breast cancer awareness will take place at Murphys Day break Kilmore on Friday 27 th October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tea, coffee, and other baked goodies from the lovely ladies behind the Deli will be served up. So come along and take time out and chat and treat yourself in the name of a good cause.

All donations in aid of this very good cause will be accepted and very much appreciated. A raffle will also take place with some lovely prizes, so come along and tell your friends.

Wedding Bells

Congratulations to Miss Clodagh Kenny and Gary Kielthy six the Grange Kilmore, who were married on Thursday last in Kilmore church. Clodagh is daughter of Bridget and Seán and Gary is son of Mary and Jimmy.We wish this couple many happy years of married life to gether.

50th Birthday

Special congratulations go to the very popular and well known business man from Ringbawn Mr johnny fortune, who celebrated his 50th Birthday last weekend when a surprise party was held at his brothers house. AQll his family enjoyed a great night and to end the night Johnnys family presented him with two surprise presents and when Johnny opened it to his surprise it read 'A ride in a hot Air Balloon over the Saltees Island and a weeks work experience on a potato farm in Northern Ireland'.

Bridgetown Handball

Date for your Diary: We are holding our annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, November 1, at 8.15 p.m. in Bridgetown Vocational College. We would appreciate if the parents/guardians of our juvenile members could attend this important meeting. Congratulations to Michael Sheil and the rest of the Wexford boys' under-14/15 60 x 30 Team of Six, who beat Kilkenny in the Leinster Final last Friday night at New Ross HBC.

In the team format every point counts and Michael and his partner Conor Dobbs from St Joseph's were the last pair into action against Seán Barron and Killian Lawrence. Wexford held a slender three point lead after the first two doubles matches, and Michael and Conor built on that lead in their first game, winning it 15-10.

That left Wexford in an eight point lead going into the last game of the evening, While this was a decent lead it was unchartered waters for the pair as they had never represented Wexford in Leinster before. They did not show any nerves as they closed out the second game 15-12 to record a famous victory.

The 2018 County 40 by Championships is already under way and in the under-16 Singles Michael beat his schoolmate Gavin Leacy from Ballymitty on a 2-0 scoreline, while at under-17 Callum Smithies got the better of his club colleague Richard Fenlon on a similar score. Matthew Phillips had an exciting win over Rory Cassidy, coming from behind to win 2-1. Matthew then came up against Gary Duggan, with Gary coming out on top in that one. Rory lost to Michael Keegan from Ballymitty, while Richard went down to Quentin Kehoe from Taghmon, both played well and picked up a good few aces.

In the Adult County 40 by 20 Championships Bridgetown Micheál Busher (Junior B) has started well with two good wins in Singles and one in Doubles with Bob Byrne. Ciaran and Brian Busher (Junior C Doubles) have one win and won defeat, both matches going the distance. Eamonn Codd has one win and one defeat in Junior C singles, while Brian and Jack Roche have started with two defeats. It was good to see Jack Roche back playing again, and he is improving with every game, so still early days and plenty of time to recover. Bob Byrne lost his first Junior B Singles game.

In the team event, Bridgetown, made up of Micheál, Bob, Brian and Eamonn, just lost out in a very tight game against Kilmyshall's A team. This game went down to the wire with Kilmyshall coming from behind to snatch victory.

Michael English concert

Kilmore ARA have organised a bus to the Michael English-Brendan Shine concert in Whites Hotel on Thursday, November 30, at 8.30 p.m. Persons wishing to travel on the bus should book as soon as possible as seats are limited due to high demand. Call 087 2901251 to book a seat.

Our Lady's Island

ASK Campaign

Please join our community members and the ASK Campaign in Meyler's Millhouse on Friday, November 3. This night has been organised to create awareness of mental health in our community. This will enable us to take the step and ask for help, or indeed ask someone if they need help. Tickets cost €20 and include a 3-course meal, music, talk, raffle and unique ask campaign leaflet. Contact Sarah Newport/Hannah Siggins for info 086 3610271/087 9434545. Donations for the raffle greatly appreciated.

Clothes Collection

Clothes Collection in aid of Scoil Mhuire Boadway - recycle your unwanted clothing and help raise money for our school. We need: clothing, sheets, blankets, pillow cases, duvet covers, curtains, towels, hats, belts, handbags and shoes (tied together). NO soiled items, duvets, pillows. You can drop off bagged clothing at the school any time up to Monday, October 23.

Youth Club

The Youth Club AGM will take place on Tuesday, October 24. at 8 p.m. in OLI Community Centre. It is very important that at least one or both parents attend to give leaders full support with your son or daughter. We as leaders can only run Youth Club with the full support of parents. You will not be forced to fill any committee position unless you wish to do so. Please support.

Festival Comedy

If you want a laugh then look no further. The Ballycogley Players will present 'A Night of Comedy' in St Michael's Hall (opposite CBS School, Thomas St, Wexford) from Thursday, 19th to Sunday, October 22, 8 p.m. nightly. Admission €10.

Split-the-pot

Congratulations to Ryan Corish, Bennettstown on winning €166 in last week's split-the-pot draw. Draw takes place in the community centre on Sunday after Mass. Thanks to all involved.

Community Games AGM

The local area Community Games AGM will be held on Friday, October 20, at 8 p.m. in Murrintown Community Centre, Murrintown. Your support would be welcome as we embark on another year of Community Games and try to make as many events as possible available at local level.

As our Community Games area covers quite a large geographical area, it would be great to see representatives from all parts of the area at the meeting. Enquiries to piercestownmurrintowncg@gmail.com Facebook page: Facebook.com/piercestown.murrintowncommunitygames.

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 at 051 563039 between 9.30 a.m. And 1.30 p.m. or leave a message. Also you can email your notice to rathanganhall@gmail.com. At the latest all notes must be received by 10 a.m. on Friday Morning.

Community lotto

There was no winner of last week's jackpot of €5,600. The winning numbers were 8, 25, 28 and 34. There was one match-three winner winning €200. The winners were Pauline Collins. The next lotto draw will be held on Tuesday, October 17, and the jackpot now stands at €5,800.

Fastnet Rovers fc

Our Monthly Mega Money draw got off to a great start with Connor and Mathew McGovern winning €485 in our September draw. Envelopes are now available for our October draw from all players and from all leading local retailers. This replaces our weekly minute ticket draw and is key to funding the running and development of the club. Your support is appreciated.

Rose of Rathangan

Are you up for a laugh? come support our 'Rose of Rathangan' fundraiser on November 25 in Rathangan Bar. Tickets are only €5 or €10 on the door. Check out Facebook to find out more about this fun filled evening and see local lads as you never seen them before vying for the crown.

Our season is now under way and we have introduced a new Academy (under-6 and under-7) on Sunday morning and under-8s on Saturday. Please contact the club or check our Fastnet Rovers AFC page on Facebook for more details.

Preschool/Montessori

Rathangan's Little Breeches offers a warm and welcoming environment where children can explore, play and learn in our outdoor and indoor environments.

Limited places are still available for this term and we are now taking bookings for the Spring and summer terms. Contact Sinéad at 087 9852960 or sineadwhite119@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.

Defib/CPR Training

A provisional date of Saturday, October 21, has been booked for the next training date. This is a morning or afternoon session of approximately three hours. Each session is limited to six people so please book early to secure a place.

The cost is €20 per person and the course will be held in Baldwinstown Hall. To book a place please text your name and number to 087 2219302 or 086 2317821.

Parent/Toddler Group

Parent and Toddler Group in Rathangan Hall, Tuesday mornings from 10.30 - midday Babies to pre-school age. Come along and enjoy a coffee and a chat.

Yoga Classes

Yoga class in Rathangan Hall have resumed on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Suitable for beginners and improvers. €10 per class or five classes for €40. Contact Julie at 087 1250720 for details. Please bring a mat.

Forever Fit

Amanda Burke's Dance Fit Classes in Rathangan Hall continue every Thursday Night at 7.30 p.m. Contact Amanda by text or call 087 9713339 to register your interest.

Scouts

It's all go at the moment as over 80 youth members engage in weekly and Co activities. Beavers made flagpoles and catapults and have Emergencies Day in Piercestown on October 15, Cubs had their night hike from White Hole to Social Centre followed by Hot Chocolate. Two new leaders starting training this week.

Wexford People