Around the Districts: Coolgreany to Tara Hill

Kilnenor Historical Society

The Kilnenor Historical Society held their AGM in the May Byrne House on Tuesday 23rd April.

The Chairman Pat Cullen gave his report for the past year, which was followed by a very comprehensive report from the Secretary Elizabeth McCarthy Byrne who detailed all the work of the past year. The treasurer’s report was read by Dan Kennedy, with all reports adopted.

The election of officers followed, with Martin Stephens being elected Chairman, Elizabeth McCarthy Byrne re-elected Secretary and Dan Kennedy re-elected Treasurer. Work is taking place at present with the identification of graves in the graveyard.

Coolgreany Road

Coolgreany Road Action Committee are holding a public meeting in the May Byrne House on Monday 13th May at 8pm. Everyone is welcome.

Concert

Matt & Josie Minikus perform in concert on Thursday 2nd May in St Mogue’s Hall Inch at 7.30pm. Folky Mellow Christian lyrics, Free entry

Golden Circle

Our next trip is to Boom on 30th May, get your own tickets. Bus leaves Tesco at 9am, Tickets €20, contact Gertie at 083-4042746.

May Byrne House AGM

The AGM of the May Byrne Trust House will be held in the House on Monday 20th May at 7.30pm, everyone welcome.

Tidy Towns

The 2km clean-up is ongoing, the Tidy Towns committee are asking residents to come out and help, your help would be greatly appreciated, Gloves and bags are available from Maureen or Marie.

Handball

A 6 week programme has commenced, giving mums and friends the chance to play in a fun, non-competitive environment. No experience or equipment required. Every Wednesday until end of April, 8pm to 9pm. Get fit and have some fun. Everyone welcome.

Local notes

Please forward all notes for the local papers to Dan Kennedy, email danken9@gmail.com or phone 087 4605166.

COURTOWN

Our Lady Star of the Sea

Our Lady Star of the Sea, Riverchapel Weekly Schedule.

Monday to Friday: 9.30 a.m. Rosary. 10 a.m. Prayer Service.

Wednesday: 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Saturday 3.45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. Rosary. Saturday 5.30 p.m. Vigil Mass.

Sunday: 11 a.m. Weekly Mass

Parish office Information: Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Phone 085 8007471. Email riverchapelparish@gmail.com. Last Rites/Sick Calls: 089 7077891.

COI services

Service times for the Ardamine Group of Parishes are as follows.

Sunday, May 5: Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer, Ardamine 10.15 a.m. Morning Prayer, Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Holy Communion.

Thursday, May 9, Ascension Thursday: Kilmuckridge 8 p.m. Holy Communion.

Sunday, May 12: Monamolin 9 a.m. Holy Communion, Kiltennel 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion, Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Morning Prayer.

Sunday, May 19: Pentecost Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer, Ardamine 10.15 a.m. Holy Communion, Kilnamanagh 11.45 a.m. Morning Prayer.

Sunday, May 26, Trinity Sunday: Monamolin 9 a.m. Morning Prayer, Kilmuckridge 10.15 a.m. Morning Prayer, Clonevan 11.30 a.m. Morning Prayer.

Jersey Fun Run

The Réalt na Mara GAA 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!

CRAANFORD-MONASEED

Parent & Toddler Group

The Parent & Toddler Group will be in Craanford Community Centre on Thursdaymorning 2nd May at 10.30am. Cost €4 per family. All are welcome. For further information call: 087 2889917.

Community Childcare

Craanford Monaseed Community Childcare Services are holding their AGM on Tuesday 14th May at 8pm in Craanford Community Centre. Anyone wishing to enrol their child for September 2024 must attend the AGM please

G.A.A. club news

Lotto - Current jackpot of €5,300 was not won. Numbers drawn were 17-21-27-29. Next week’s jackpot €5,500. Lucky dip winners: Mick Curran, Peter Cooney, Aimee Doyle, Eilish Redmond, Ray & Colette Doyle. Tickets are available from Cooney Communications, Cooney’s Pub Craanford, Donal’s in Gorey, Lamberts in Camolin and Jack’s Tavern Camolin. You are most welcome to sign up for the year also, thank you for your support always, it is very welcome and appreciated

Check Facebook for updates of matches. If you want to know about upcoming matches each week ahead, contact Elaine and she can add your name to the group.

The Duck race was held in fantastic sunshine and was a great success.

Date for the Diary: GAA Golf classic in Coolattin June 28th .

Club membership is now due for renewal, please pay on Foireann

Model County Draw tickets now on sale from club members Draws in April and May Tickets €50 for all three draw, Car, Cash and vouchers thank you for your support.

Digital remote working hub

Craanford Community Centre has now completed works to create a new digital remote working hub.

The new hub includes desk space, hi speed broadband access, printing facilities, an isolation pod for online meetings and tea and coffee making facilities.

To rent or if you have any enquiries please contact Liz on 0872317020 Or email lizcraanford@gmail.com.

Church cleaning

Thank you to all who help with the Craanford church cleaning, if you wish to help out please let us know and we can add your name to the group - 087 2334776.

Text Alert

Anyone wishing to renew their Text Alert subscription can pick up forms in both Craanford and Monaseed churches, these can be dropped into Brian in the parish office or to Liz in the playschool or to Fiona Redmond at your convenience.

Bingo

Bingo is played in Craanford Community Centre every Friday night at 8pm - please come along and support.

KILANERIN-BALLYFAD

Field Day

The Annual Kilanerin and Ballythomas Field Day will be held from 2-5pm on Sunday 9th June at the GAA Field in Kilanerin for a joint event with Kilanerin and Ballythomas National schools.

This is a great day packed with child friendly activities and fun for all the family. We’ll have the old favourites of the “Goldfish” arena; Vintage display, bouncy castles; music; bric-a-brac stall; bingo; bottle stall; dog show; underage races, penalty kicks & plants and shrubs as well as some newer events such as hang tough, jersey sale and the donut wall.

There will also be plenty of options for food & drink with ice cream; hot dogs & burgers; home baking and tea/coffee. All proceeds going to both National Schools.

GAA club news

A Commemorative jersey in honour of this team will be released and will be available to buy through Bodibro until 31st May.

Jersey costs kids up to age 11 €28, Youths €33 and Adults €35. Check out Bodibro website for more details.

Kilanerin Church

Morning mass Tuesday and Friday 9.30 a.m. Saturday night 6.30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Eucharistic adoration on Tuesday from after morning mass to 9 p.m.

Ballyfad Church

Morning mass Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 7.30 p.m. anniversary mass Colin (Jango) Fleming Gorey and Coolgreany, Sunday 9 a.m. Months mind mass Stephanie O Toole Coolgreay Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Whist

Whist is played every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in Shamrock Hall Kilanerin – all welcome.

Turning Point

Turning Point and wellness with Mary, weight loss and wellbeing class on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. in Kilanerin Community Centre Contact Mary on 087 2679117 for more details or visit www.turningpointwellness.ie

Pilates

Pilates continues with Bernadette every Tuesday at 7pm in Shamrock hall, Kilanerin Everyone is welcome to attend.

KILMUCKRIDGE

National Finalists

Congratulations to Katlyn Browne -Kehoe student at Colaiste An Atha creator of a new board game “Know your County” who has qualified for the national final of the Foiroige Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) on 8th May. Katelyn was also a winner of a Local Enterprise Office Wexford award.

The winning continues at Colaiste An Atha. Two groups of students claimed the overall best project and overall runner up project in the SciFest at SETU Waterford recently. They will attend the national finals in September. Congratulations to Anna Brooks Silva, Kate Smith and Kamila Swider, also Roisin Hyland, Lauren Whelan and Eve Ryan.

Lotto

Numbers drawn in the Parish Lotto held on 22nd April were 11, 19, 27 and 28. Match 3 winners Keith Meegan, Patricia Meegan and Margaret Furlong. Next draw on 29th April, jackpot total of €15,150.

Volunteer with Tidy Towns

Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns are a committed group of volunteers whose focus is community sustainability and bio diversity. As we approach the busy summer months it’s all hands on deck for Tidy Towns. The group now meet 3 times per week for the summer months, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm and every Sunday morning at 10am.

KTT will enter the annual SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition, administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development which has now grown into a national sustainability movement.

Tidy Towns success now benefits towns, villages and communities all over Ireland in meaningful ways, by working together towards the common good, improving local areas to make them better, more sustainable places to live, work and play. If you like to volunteer with KTT please contact any member of tidy towns or DM (direct message) Kilmuckridge Tidy Towns Facebook page.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to the Devereux family, Ballinlow Lane on the recent passing of Kathleen. May she rest in peace.

Buffers Alley GAA

Club Draws - Congratulations to our winners in recent draws. April Club Monthly: €400: Molly Doyle/Kay Burke; €100: James Butler, €50 to the following: Pierie & Kathleen Butler; Séan Stafford; Anthony Kelly. Club & County 3-Monthly Draw: €500 Glen Fuel voucher: Ross Donohoe; €125 Pettitts voucher: Matt Burke and €50 Shop Local voucher: Jean O’Leary. If you missed out on the the April 3-monthly draw, you may join for May & June.

Upcoming Games - Our U14 Footballers are at home to Duffry Rovers at 7pm.on Thursday 2nd May. Our second league adult hurling team are at home to Craanford on Bank Holiday Monday on 6th May at 4pm.

Hurling365 - Hurling coaching for boys and girls for 30 minutes takes place before school in Kilmuckridge on Wednesdays 8.15pm. and Monamolin on Fridays 8.30 am. All children welcome from 1st Class to 6th Class.

Underage News - Nursery for pre-school boys and girls takes place on Saturdays at 9.45 in Buffers Alley. New families welcome.

Cúl Camp - Online bookings for Kellogg’s Cúl Camps are now open (www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie). The camp in Buffers Alley is from 8th-12th July.

Mayoral Campaign - The Grande Finale and the announcement of our Mayor 2024 will take place on Saturday 18th May in the clubhouse. The Monster Draw will also take place on the night. Tickets for this draw (€10 or €20 for 3) are on sale with the first prize of €1,000 and 20 other attractive prizes. Anyone associated with the club in any way or with the Mayoral campaign is welcome to come along where refreshments will be served, and a great night is guaranteed.

Shedfest - The date for this year’s event is Saturday 11th May. It is year fifteen for Shedfest now in what has become Wexford’s biggest and best outdoor and indoor music festival.

We welcome music lovers, dancefloor divas, high stool philosophers and everyone in between to the Arena, Buffers Alley for a night of music, craic, excitement, and entertainment. The line up this year highlights the absolute best of what Wexford has to offer but we also have national and international acts in what promises to be a stellar night.

TARA HILL

Patron

This years annual blessing of the graves takes place on Sunday 2nd June at 3pm at Kilcavan cemetery, Tara Hill. Please note change of time.

Sympathy

Deepest sympathy to Nicole, Ann and the Mulhall family on the recent passing of Michael (Mixer) Mulhall, Tara Hill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations Carole

Congratulations to Carole Maxwell, daughter of Kathleen and Gabriel, Tara Hill, who recently featured on Nationwide on RTE television.

Carole, who has lived in London for the past 22 years, is an extremely talented artist, and now runs her own business in London. Great to see Irish people like Carole, who move away and get on so well abroad.

Congratulations once again and best wishes in all your new ideas in your wonderful and successful business.

Activator Pole walking

An Activator Pole walking group meet every Thursday at 11am at Castletown GAA pitch. Open to club & non club members.

Activator poles are particularly good for people with balance concerns or mobility issues. Benefits include: Improved stability; reduced impact on hips/knees; improved strength, aerobic fitness, balance & range of motion; Improved posture & promotion of better gait pattern. Why not come along and give it a go (poles supplied). Contact Sue 087 6802604 or Liz 086 3879321.

Dates for diary

First Communion: Saturday 18th May at 11am. Patron: Sunday 2nd June at 3pm in St Kevins Cemetery, Kilcavan.

Your news

Any notes for paper please forward to 087 9434090 or ck0802@gmail.com.