Around the Districts: Askamore to Carnew

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Sincere Sympathy

The community of Askamore was saddened by the death of Eddie Doran RIP from Askamore, who died in Signa Care Nursing Home in Bunclody last week. Eddie was buried in Askamore following Requiem Mass St. Bridget’s Church, Askamore on Friday last. We extend our sincere sympathy to Eddie’s sister Peig Cahill, to the Byrne Family, Kiltilihane and to all of Eddie’s nieces, nephews and extended family.

We also extend our sympathy to Vivienne Byrne from Kiltilihane on the death of her father, Richard (Dixie) Chapman RIP from Templetown, Fethard-on-sea who also died last week.

St. Brigid’s Church News

Knock Pilrimages - The annual Askamore two day Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Monday July 10th/Tuesday July 11th. Please contact Mary Kenny 086- 1541948 to book your place or with any enquiries.

Kilrush’s Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Tuesday July 11th. Please contact Margaret Murphy 087-7612556 to book your place or make an enquiry.

First Communion - Congratulations to our young people from Ballyroebuck N.S who received the Sacrament of First Communion Saturday May 6th. May God bless them and their families. We ask you to pray for our young people in Ballyellis N.S who will receive their First Communion next Saturday May 13th in St. Bridget’s Church, Askamore.

Askamore Prayer Group continues in the Prayer Chapel in Askamore Church each Thursday at 7pm

Ballyellis NS Split the Pot

Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 5th May was Eddie Cahill c/o Eoghan Deegan, winning €115. 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.

Askamore Community Council

Our fabulous Tidy Towns committee are holding a table quiz to raise funds for the upkeep of the park and surrounding areas around the village to keep it looking beautiful. The Table Quiz will take place on Friday 19th May at 8.00pm. The entry fee is €10 per person, 4 per table.

Steps & Styles dance lessons every Wednesday evening 8.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Pilates every Wednesday morning in Askamore Hall at 9am.

Zumba Classes will take placed every Wednesday at 7pm in Askamore Hall.

Kilrush-Askamore GAA

Lotto - There was no winner of the last draw. The numbers were 3,13,15,17. Lucky dip winners were: Danny Nolan, James Lancaster, Alan Owens, Paidi Buttle. Seller’s Prize: Kit Kennedy. Next Draw for Jackpot €8,800 will take place in Kilrush/Askamore GAA Grounds on May 9th at 10pm. Tickets can be purchased from any club member, in Jim Byrne’s, Codd’s Kilrush and Coleman’s Tombrack.

Club and County Draw - A big thank you to all who supported the draw. The funds raised from this draw helps towards the running cost of our grounds. Congratulations to Raymond Lancaster winning a €50 Co. Wexford chamber shopping voucher. Next draws take place on Wednesday 31st May.

Ballyroebuck Hall

Ballyroebuck Hall hosts a weekly social get together on Wednesday mornings from 10am - 12pm. For €4, you can play a few books of community bingo and enjoy a cup of tea and the old catch up while you are there.

BALLYCANEW

First Holy Communion

The boys and girls from 2nd class will be making their First Holy Communion on Saturday 13th May in St Molings Church. Best of luck to them all and have a wonderful day.

St Patrick’s GAA

Lotto - There was no winner of the jackpot on Monday May 4; winning numbers were 5 8 16 18; Carol Brady, Paddy Morris and Michael Hamilton matched 3 numbers to each receive €50

Car winner - Congratulations to Seamus O’Donnell from Gorey on wining the 1st prize of a brand-new Skoda Fabia from Donohoe Skoda in the Club & County Draw. The full list of draw winners from the draw and the special club draw is available here: https://wexfordgaa.ie/club-county-draw-results-1st-draw-2/

Cul Camps - 2023 Official Wexford GAA Cul Camps are now live for bookings. Clg Naomh Padraig dates are from July 17 to July 21. Visit https://www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie to book.

Split the Pot

Congratulations to Saturday May 1 winner of Split the Pot, Una Kavanagh - prize was €148. Thanks to everyone for your continued support

Pilates

There are 8 more classes left before summer break take advantage of this great class on your doorstep. Pilates is on every Thursday from 7 p.m. till 8 p.m. in the Ballycanew Resource Centre. €8 per session. A great workout for men and women alike. Drop down and try. Suitable for all fitness levels.

FRHPT Fitness Classes

Ladies fitness class every Tuesday morning. New time of 9am. This class is suitable for all levels of fitness. Some small weights and floor exercises involved. Remember to bring a mat. Cost €8. Text or call 0858887182 for more info or to book a place

Local notes

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BALLYGARRETT

FAI Soccer Camp

The FAI Summer Soccer School is coming back to Killenagh Park this summer. 17-21 July 2023 (10am-1pm daily). The camp is suitable for boys and girls aged 6-14years of age. Booking is now open. Visit www.killenaghwanderers.com for more details. A fun filled way to spend a week over the summer holidays and develope your football skills

Pilates classes

Pilates classes are continuing in Killenagh Soccer Clubhouse on Wednesday mornings at 10.15am. €8 per class, pay as you go. All levels, all ages, male and female. Contact Tim at 0876715467.

Killenagh Wanderers FC

The Indoor Astro pitch is 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.

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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BOOLAVOGUE

Darkness into Light 2023

There was a huge turnout for the ‘Darkness into Light’ sunrise walk in Boolavogue on Saturday last, the 6th. of May.

Starting from the Church carpark at 4.15am they headed off down Ballytracey, preceeded by Ben Scarfe on his intensely illuminated bike. The many children who had come along, led the throng and it was heartwarming to hear their merry laughter in the darkness, down through Ballytracey, over the Bog Road and back to Tobar Geal and refreshments in the Hall. Behind the procession was Watt Gahan in his jeep, keeping the walkers safe.

The Church and Hall were decorated with tealights and balloons by Kelly Ryan and Olive Burke while a very special thanks is due to Kathy Coughlan for setting up the Hall and ensuring that the burco was boiling once the walkers returned. Cllr Pip Breen who did the walk got to appreciate the Bog Lane that he was instrumental in helping develop and surface.

The organisers would like to thank all those who turned up, those who helped serve refreshemnts Murt & Chanel Walsh of Murt Walsh Menswear for sponsoring the refreshments and especially those who have donated money to this very worthy cause. Donations are still being accepted and can also still be made online and the total will be announced as soon as it is available.

1798 Commemoration

The Boolavogue Pike Troop will be practicing for the 225th. anniversary of 1798 over the next few weeks. The Pike Troop will march from Bookey’s stream to the Fr. Murphy Centre, stopping to lay wreaths in the Harrow and at the ‘98 monument in Boolavogue. The troop will be practicing on the Wednesday the 17th. and Tuesday the 23rd, meeting at the Old School at 7.30pm.

Soccer news

St. Cormac’s Golf Classic will take place in Ballymoney Golf club on Friday the 1st of September. The cost for a team of 4 is €120 and you can book a tee-time by ringing 085-2123755 or 053-9421976. Tee-times start from 8.30am and there will be a barbeque on the day. Early booking is advised.

The club’s U-12 team were 1-0 down away to Taghmon last week but a Clara Doran goal brought the sides level just before half time. Not long into the second half, Clara found the net again and when Cian O’Loughlin made it 3-1 near the finish, the points were assured.

Grotto refurbished

The cleaning and refurbishment of the Grotto is almost complete and the Grotto is now lit up again after many years of being switched off. The community would like to say a huge thanks to Art Sinnott electrical for his great work in reinstalling the lighting system.

Parish Committee

The new Parish Committee is now in place and the officers are: Chairperson, Aidan Gahan; Vice-Chair, John Dempsey; Secretary, Yvonne Sweeney; Vice-Secretary, Cathal Burke; Treasurer, Caroline Farrington. If you wish to contact the committee, the email address is boolavogueparish@gmail.com

CARNEW

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Eddie Doran, Askamore who died during the week and was buried on Friday.

To Vivienne Byrne, Kiltilahane her family and relatives on the death of her father Richard (Dixie) Chapman, Fethard on Sea who died recently and was buried on Thursday.

Show date

The Carnew & District Agricultural Show will take place Saturday 15th July at Umrigar, Carnew. Competition Entries & Trade Stand Bookings will open soon. Please keep an eye on our website for further updates.

Visit the website carnewagriculturalshow.com, email carnewagriculturalshow@gmail.com pr phone 087 7212876 (After 7pm) for more information. For Trade Stand Queries contact by email only to carnewagrishowtradestands@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook - Carnew Agri Show

Split the Pot

The lucky winners of our Split the Pot draw for Scoil Aodan Naofa Carnew were Lisa, Seán and Charlie Cahill, who won €222. Congratulations. Seller’s Prize Carolann Nolan.

Our next split the pot draw takes place next Friday 12th May. Thank you for your continued support.

Coláiste Bhríde Split the Pot

Congratulations to Emma Ryan, Craanford who was this week’s winner of the Split the Pot draw. The sellers prize went to Liz Doran.

Ballyellis NS Split the Pot

Winner of Split the Pot on Friday 5th May was Eddie Cahill c/o Eoghan Deegan, winning €115. 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.

Knock Pilrimages

The annual Askamore two day Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Monday July 10th/Tuesday July 11th. Please contact Mary Kenny 086-1541948 to book your place or with any enquiries.

Kilrush’s Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Tuesday July 11th. Please contact Margaret Murphy 087-7612556 to book your place or make an enquiry.

Table quiz

There is a table quiz on 12th May in Kenny’s at 8.30pm - all proceeds will go towards the cost of the Feile teams who are representing Wicklow in the Feile in June, all support would be greatly appreciated.

Pilates

Pilates classes take place on a Tuesday night in Coláiste Bhríde Carnew and Thursday night in the GAA grounds, to book your place go to Kpilates on Facebook and book your slot.

Craft class

Craft classes continue on Tuesday afternoons from 2-4pm in Carnew Community Care please come along if you are interested or just to spend a few hours with other people and bring your own craft. All welcome.