Around the Districts: Askamore to Carnew

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First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the First Holy Communion class of Ballyellis National School on receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday 27th April in Askamore Church.

Ballyellis NS Split the Pot

Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 26th April was Mairead Dee, Knocknamota winning €140. Split the Pot envelopes can be had from any parent in the school or by calling into the school. Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.

Kilrush Drama Group

Congratulations and well done to Kilrush Drama Group on winning the All Ireland final in Mountmellick on Saturday night, to Niall McGrath for best director and the best stage management, brilliant performances well done to all involved.

Kilrush Drama Group present ‘Matchmakers’ - Kilrush Drama Group will once again be performing the popular one act play ‘Matchmakers’ by Seamus O’Brien in The Bowling Hall, Carnew Community Care on Wednesday 1st May at 7pm. The play is directed by Amanda O’Keeffe and features Willy Murphy, Eileen McCabe, Fergus Garrett, Mary Doran, Clodagh Kenny and Luke Burke.

Askamore Community Council

The following courses will be starting in Askamore Hall: Sewing Class, Willow Weaving, 7pm -9pm DIY for Ladies, Flower Arranging, Creative Writing, 9.30am-11.30am. Class dates Monday May 13th, 20th, 27th and June 10th and 17th. Enquiries to Eilish on 085 2156848.

Bowls every Tuesday night in Askamore Hall Y25F6D8 at 8pm.Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret on 087 7628839

Join Askamore Gym Enquiries to Colm on 0857334076

Pilates with Finch every Wednesday morning at 9am

Velocity Dance for children from 4 to 12 years old. Every Monday in Askamore Hall after school. Call Lisa on 086-3674305

Askamore Journal 4

The reprinted version of Askamore Journal 4 is now available–very limited amount of copies–contact Davy to buy–086 0820146 Cost is print price of €35.

Askamore Journals 5 and 6 will be launched on June 2nd next.

Kilrush Askamore GAA Lotto

There was no winner for last week’s lotto jackpot. The numbers were: 1.17.29.30. Lucky dip winners were: James Lancaster; Maurice O’Connor; Paddy Nolan, Drummond; Ger Bolger. Seller’s Prize: Codd’s Kilrush. Jackpot is now €10,500. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 7th May at 10pm in Kilrush/Askamore GAA Grounds, Ballyroebuck. Tickets can be purchased from any club member, in Jim Byrne’s, Codd’s Kilrush and Coleman’s Tombrack. Members of the public are always welcome to attend the GAA draws.

Darkness Into Light

Join the Carnew Darkness Into Light Committee in supporting Pieta House, a beacon of hope for suicide prevention and mental health awareness for our official walk together from Carnew Fire Station at 4.15am on 11th May.

Don’t miss out on being part of the most important sunrise of the year especially as its Carnews first year of being an official Darkness Into Light venue! Get your tickets now–https://www.darknessintolight.ie

BALLYCANEW

Ballycanew Tidy Towns

Many thanks to both the CE Scheme lads and our many volunteers that have helped paint,weed,mow and sweep over the last few weeks.

Colour is coming! Summer is coming and the Tidy Towns Judges are too..

If you can give a hand for 1 hour per week, please get in touch. Without your help and support BallycanewTidy Towns will not exist.

The Tidy Towns committee have kindly organised a Return Scheme bin to help reduce waste in the village and encourage the pupils to think more sustainably. You can now recycle any plastic bottles or cans with the RETURN logo in our new recycling bins , these bins are located in the school grounds. We will collect and return the cans and bottles, and the pupils will decide how to use the refund money they collect!

Split the Pot

Congratulations to winner of Split the Pot on April 2, Laura Moran - prize was €120. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

St Patrick’s GAA Lotto

There was no winner of the jackpot on Monday April 22; winning numbers were 5, 6, 10, 28. This week’s Jackpot €3,200. No Jackpot Winner. Two Match 3 Winners: Congrats Mossey & Enya, Mossey & Conor, you each win €75. Next Draw Monday April 29. Next week’s Jackpot €3,350

Whist Drive

Whist drive every Friday night 8.00pm sharp in Ballycanew Parish hall. All welcome

Pilates Classes

Pilates classes are back, Ballycanew Resource centre Thurday 7pm. Contact Annemaire on 0868791849

Enrolment 2024 Little Ducklings playschool

Little Ducklings Preschool is now taking enrolments for September 2024. If you have a child ready for preschool, why not drop in some morning for a tour of the setting and see what we are all about. Alternatively give me a ring and we can arrange a time that suits you if mornings don’t suit.

Looking forward to meeting new little ducks. Call Andrea on 0879437166.

Dog walkers

If your out walking your dog, please clean up after it. Its an offence if you don’t clean up after your dog.

Local notes

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BALLYGARRETT

Réalt na Mara GAA

Our exciting and fun Jersey Fun Run will take place on Sunday 12th May at 10.30am, from Riverchapel Community Complex.

Wear your jersey while having fun at a family BBQ with a chance to win spot prizes and join in the fun of mini matches/games. All welcome!

Ballygarrett Tidy towns

We need your help! North Wexford 2K Clean is coming to an end. We need to give the roads one last clean as it comes to an end as May approaches.

Unfortunately many of the roads which have been cleaned twice since we started this campaign in March are no longer litter free. One last push this weekend.

Roads entered are as follows: 1. Ballygarrett to Cahore pier; 2. Ballygarrett to Molly Kehoes Corner; 3. Ballygarrett to Doyle’s Garage; 4. Pegs bar to Killenagh; 5. Ballygarrett to Ballyoughna crossroads; 6. Clonevin to Old Bawn Beach; 7. Glasscarrig road and beach; 8. Clonevin to Bruce crossroads; 9. Clonganny to Ballinastud road.

All residents in the wider community are asked to clean 200m each side of their home.

Gaelic4mothers and others

Realt na Mara Ballygarrett GAA, Great news, we have 36 players ready to start Gaelic4mothers and others, training 8pm to 9pm. New players welcome to start on the night. Runners, tracksuit/leggings and training top is all you need

Killenagh Wanderers FC

Indoor Astro pitch now available to hire for childrens parties and 5a side soccer. Contact Danny Whelan - killenaghwanderersafc@gmail.com

Lotto - The Killenagh Wanderers lotto can now be played online at clubforce.com/clubs/soccer-killenagh-wanderers-afc-wexford. All online entries must be made by 6 p.m. on the evening of the draw.

Paper tickets continue to be on sale and can be bought at Rath’s Stores Ballygarrett and from usual ticket sellers.

Numbers drawn on 15th April were 10, 22, 24, 28. No Jackpot Winner. Two Match 3 Winners. Congrats Brendan McCreary and Keith Gibbons, you each win €50.

Next draw is on Monday 22nd April. Next week’s Jackpot €15,200.

Cahore Book Club

Cahore Book Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Strand Restaurant, Cahore from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Due to an amazing turnout we have now reached our full quota of members.

For more information contact Jackie on 086 3895654.

Local Notes

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CARNEW

Golf Classic

Colaiste Bhride Carnew are holding their annual golf classic on Friday 14th June in Coollattin golf club, team of 4 is €240 including meal, to book phone 0874168831.

Kilrush Drama Group

Congratulations and well done to Kilrush Drama Group on winning the All Ireland final in Mountmellick on Saturday night, to Niall McGrath for best director and the best stage management, brilliant performances well done to all involved.

Kilrush Drama Group present ‘Matchmakers’ - Kilrush Drama Group will once again be performing the popular one act play ‘Matchmakers’ by Seamus O’Brien in The Bowling Hall, Carnew Community Care on Wednesday 1st May at 7pm. The play is directed by Amanda O’Keeffe and features Willy Murphy, Eileen McCabe, Fergus Garrett, Mary Doran, Clodagh Kenny and Luke Burke.

GAA club quiz night

Carnew Emmetts GAA club are holding a table quiz on this Friday 3rd May in Kenny’s The Corner House Carnew, at 9 pm table of 4 €40, all welcome.

Get fit for summer

Metcon fitness Askamore are running an 8 week program to get fit for summer, if you are interested in taking part or to book a place contact Colm on 0857334076.

Split the pot

The lucky winner of our split the pot draw for Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew was George Oliver, who won was €217. Congratulations. Our sellers prize winners were Jenna Collins, Grace Birchall, Lucy Kennedy and Leona Myers. Our next draw takes place next Thursday 2nd May. Many thanks for your continued support.

Coláiste Bhríde Split the Pot

Congratulations to this week’s winner of our Split the Pot draw, Irene Ui Chonaill, Killacloran, Aughrim. Well done also to Florie Bower who won the seller’s prize.

Ballyellis NS Split the Pot

Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 26th April was Mairead Dee, Knocknamota winning €140. Split the Pot envelopes can be had from any parent in the school or by calling into the school. Many thanks to everyone for your support. It is much appreciated.

First Holy Communion

Congratulations to the First Holy Communion class of Ballyellis National School on receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday 27th April in Askamore Church.

Askamore Hall

The following courses will be starting in Askamore Hall: Sewing Class, Willow Weaving, 7pm -9pm DIY for Ladies, Flower Arranging, Creative Writing, 9.30am-11.30am. Class dates Monday May 13th, 20th, 27th and June 10th and 17th. Enquiries to Eilish on 085 2156848.

Bowls every Tuesday night in Askamore Hall Y25F6D8 at 8pm.Everyone welcome. Contact Margaret on 087 7628839

Join Askamore Gym Enquiries to Colm on 0857334076

Pilates with Finch every Wednesday morning at 9am

Velocity Dance for children from 4 to 12 years old. Every Monday in Askamore Hall after school. Call Lisa on 086-3674305.

Askamore Journal 4

The reprinted version of Askamore Journal 4 is now available–very limited amount of copies – contact Davy at 086 0820146 to buy. Cost is print price of €35.

Askamore Journals 5 and 6 will be launched on 2nd June.

Darkness Into Light

Join the Carnew Darkness Into Light Committee in supporting Pieta House, a beacon of hope for suicide prevention and mental health awareness for our official walk together from Carnew Fire Station at 4.15am on 11th May.

Don’t miss out on being part of the most important sunrise of the year especially as its Carnews first year of being an official Darkness Into Light venue! Get your tickets now–https://www.darknessintolight.ie

Carnew Emmets - shop

Carnew Emmets Executive Committee are looking for expressions of interest to operate a small shop in our newly allocated area. This area will be ideal for tea/coffee & snacks.

Please email your expression of interest 10th April to Niamh our club secretary email address which is secretary.carnew.wicklow@gaa.ie

Dates for the diary

First Holy Communion - Carnew: Sunday 12th May 11am. Coolfancy: Sunday 19th May 10am. Shillelagh: 25th May 11am.

Confirmation - Carnew: Friday 17th May 11am. Coolfancy: Friday 24th May 11am.

Patrons - Carnew: Sunday 21st July 1.15pm, Tomacork 2pm. Coolfancy: Sunday 4th August 2pm. Shillelagh: 11th August 2pm.

Scór

Congratulations and well done to all who took part in Scór Sinsir last week and well done to all the winners representing their clubs in the All Ireland final in Killarney on Saturday 11th May and especially Carnew in the novelty act for the third year in a row, good luck to all.

Tinahely Craft Market

The Tinahely Craft market is situated in the middle of the village opposite the butchers shop. We have an amazing array of locally made crafts - using locally sourced materials as much as possible.

The crafts include embroidered cards, junk journals & tallow creams, beaded jewellery, artworks, up & recycled textiles, candles and fab woodwork.

Our opening hours are Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Unfortunately this Thursday Friday 2nd and 3rd May we will be closed.

Please come along and support your local crafters.