Around the Districts: Our Lady’s Island to Rathangan-Cleariestown

Community Coffee Morning

Community Coffee morning every Tuesday in Community Hall from 10.30 to 12 noon. Do come along for the coffee and meet up with friends, April donations going to Down Syndrome Wexford. Your support is much appreciated.

Alzheimers Tea Day

Alzheimers Tea Day takes place at Our Lady’s Island Coffee Shop this Wednesday, 1st May from 10a.m. to 12 noon. Join us and help celebrate 30 years of Tea Day!

Healing Mass

The May Healing Mass will be celebrated by Fr.Jim Cogley in Our Lady’s Island Church this Wednesday, 1st May at 3p.m. All are welcome.

Cake Sale

There will be a Cake Sale in Church Yard, Our Lady’s Island this Sunday 5th May at 10.30a.m. in aid of Our Lady’s Island/Tacumshane Senior Citizens. All donations of home baking gratefully received from 10a.m. on the day.

Night of Stories

Tacumshane Night of Stories, music, song and spoken words will take place this Friday, 3rd May at 8p.m. in Tacumshane Community Centre. Hope to see you all then.

Split the Pot

Congratulations to Mae Grogan on winning €86 in last week’s Split the Pot draw. Envelopes are available in the Community Coffee Shop and O’Doherty’s Londis, O.L.I.

OVER THE WATER

Castlebridge Show AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Castlebridge Show committee will be held in Castlebridge community centre at 8 p.m this Thursday, May 2nd. All are most welcome to attend.

Preparations are well underway for the Castlebridge Horticultural and Agricultural Show which will be held in Castlebridge Community centre on Sunday, July 28th. The schedule is now available on the website.

100 Years young

Johnnie Devereux of Ballyboggan, Castlebridge, celebrated a special birthday on Friday, April 26th, having reached his 100th birthday. What a milestone. Continued good health.

Development Lotto

Results of the Curracloe United Lotto draw for Sunday, April 28th. The numbers drawn were 6, 13,16, 22. There was no Jackpot winner and 1 match 3 winner who won €150, Angie Fagan, c/o Clubforce. Next week’s Jackpot stands at €16,000 and the draw will take place on Sunday next, May 5th at 9 p.m in The Tavern, Curracloe.

Deaths

Condolences to the family of the late Paddy Cullen, formerly of Screen, who died recently, especially to his sister Betty and brother Stephen as well as to the extended Cullen and Roche families.

Condolences also the family of the late Denis Martin, Ballycrane, Castlebridge, well known Proprietor of Martin’s Jewellers, Wexford, especially to his wife Eithne, children and grandchildren.

May they rest in peace.

Items for column

News items most welcome. Send reports on meetings, matches events coming up, births, marriages etc. Email to tworedcow@outlook.com or text to 086 1980775 by Sunday night of each week or by Thursday night in the event of a bank holiday weekend.

OYLEGATE

Glenbrien Seniors Party

A Seniors Party will be held on 5th May at 5pm in O’Briens Inn, Invites have been delivered, if you haven’t received one and would like to join us please let Veronica 087 2378972 or Sinéad 087 7538041 know and we will get one to you. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Baby & Toddler Group

Glenbrien Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday during Primary school term in Glenbrien Old School Community Centre from 9.15am—10.45am. This is an opportunity for young children and their carers (parents/ grandparents/ childminders) to meet.

For more information contact Ann Marie O’Connor at 087 2973324 or Heather Keating at 087 1241212. Looking forward to seeing you there for a cuppa and a chat.

Church news

Easter Dues – Thank you to all who recently made donations to the Easter Dues. The Dues envelopes are included in the Weekly Envelope Box. You can also use an ordi-nary envelope to make a donation. The Dues go towards the income of the priest.

Trócaire Collection – It would be appreciated if donations to this year’s Trócaire appeal could be returned a.s.a.p. Where possible, it would also be appreciated if coins could be converted to notes.

Church Weekly Envelopes - The weekly Envelope collection supports the running costs of the Churches in the Parish. If you do not take the box of envelopes, you might consider making an annual donation by cash, cheque or by Direct Debit. Bank Details: BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE44 BOFI 906566 24140788. Thank you for your generosity.

Mass Bookings – Please book anniversary Masses through the Parish Office during office hours.

Daily Rosary on webcam – Camolin Parish is now making a recitation of the rosary available on a twice daily basis at 9.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. This can be accessed on this link: churchmedia.ie/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-camolin or by searching for Camolin Parish on the church Media website.

Weekend Masses – Oylegate Church on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Glenbrien church on Saturday 7.30 p.m. and Sunday at 9.30 a.m.

Parish office hours – Monday and Wednesday 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration – Adoration takes place in the Prayer Room in Oylegate church on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – one. p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed sacrament takes place in Glenbrien church on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.

Car parking in Oylegate Church Grounds – The parking area in the church grounds is primarily for use by those attending church services, visiting the cemetery or Prayer Gardens. An increasing number of vehicles are now using the area for all day parking. This will limit parking space for funerals. Perhaps, it is time to ask for donations from those who are availing of this facility.

In general, proper regulations need to be put in place for all vehicles using the facility. Many are driving in the grounds at dangerous speeds. Some individuals are discarding litter from their vehicles which is doing nothing to enhance the overall appearance of the area. We should not have to continually clean-up other people’s litter who are availing of the facility for free.

PIERCESTOWN

Dancing with Declan

Dancing will continue for last week this Friday 3rd May at Knockingall Community Centre Y35EP2V Piercestown from 2-3pm. This is a free event organised by PPN so come along for some fun and dance and a cuppa afterwards.

Notes contact

Please forward notes for the paper to peadar.dempsey57@gmail.com

RATHANGAN-CLEARIESTOWN

Bingo night

Rathangan Bar will be running bingo for 7 weeks starting Thursday, 11th April at 8pm. The snowball starts at €650 and will increase by €50 each week it’s not won. All proceeds will be allocated to the development of a special needs classroom in Rathangan National School.

The new Rathangan Parish Journal

The new Rathangan Parish Journal (€15) can be purchased from Rathangan Hall weekday mornings from 9.30 to 12.30pm. Copies can also be found in local shops and Red Books in Wexford Town.

St. Anne’s N.S. enrolment

Enrolment forms for St. Anne’s N.S. Rathangan for September 2024 are now available from the school office or available to download from the school website: stannesns.weebly.com please contact Jenny on (051) 563167.

Social Dancing at Rathangan Hall

Social Dancing class in Rathangan Hall on Thursdays at 8pm with Paul Codd. Beginners are welcome and you don’t have to bring a partner. A guaranteed night of fun for all!

Macfit PT and Fitness/Pilates and Massage

Macfit PT and Fitness with Pilates and Massage with Nikki are running a range of classes in Rathangan Hall. For information on timetable please check their Facebook page or call direct Brian: 086-1551315 or Nikki: 085-1193845

Rathangan Hall - services

Professional CV writing service: If you’re looking to update your CV or get one written from scratch, we can help. We will showcase your unique talents, skills and achievements and provide you with a CV which will empower you to secure your dream job and help you to stand out from the crowd. We can also provide you with a cover letter as required. Price: €30. For more information, please call 051-577046 or email us at rathanganhall@gmail.com

Poster/Advertisement Design Service: Do you need a poster/advertisement designed? If so, we can help you! We can create for you a bespoke, unique and professional poster/advertisement to suit your personal needs. Price: €10. Get in touch with us on 051-577046 or at Rathanganhall@gmail.com

Hire of Chairs and Tables: If you have an event planned and require the hire of excellent high-quality chairs and tables then Rathangan Hall has you covered! For further information on how Rathangan Hall can help you please call 051-577046 or contact us through our email at Rathanganhall@gmail.com

Hip hop dance classes

Next level dance school is back with hip hop dance classes in Rathangan hall Thursdays from 5-6pm, €7 per class pay as you go.

For more info contact Joelle on 087 9768864 or contact through our Facebook/Instagram @ next level dance school.

McCalls Community Centre

Office and Hub Rental: If you’re looking for a great place to study or work in peace with excellent facilities on hand then look no further than McCalls Community Centre where you can hire an office desk or office space to suit your needs with top speed WiFi, printing etc.. now available. Special rates for students and local enterprises. Apply to Annette Walsh (086) 1257595.

Mass Times

Saturday: Cleariestown 6pm, Caroreigh 8pm. Sunday: Trinity 9am, Taghmon 10.15am, Rathangan 11.30am. This ensures there is a vigil mass and Sunday morning mass in both parishes. No special masses on Sundays for funerals.

The 11.30am mass in Rathangan can also be viewed on the webcam.