Around the Districts: Raheen to Tullogher-Rosbercon

RAHEEN

Parsh notes

There will be Blessing of throats after 9.45 Mass in St. John Paul 11 Church Raheen on Sunday 5th February. Raheenacloonagh are looking after Alter flowers for month of February

Irish dancing classes

Irish dancing classes have resumed in the Raheen Community Hall every Tuesday evening. Beginners at 6pm , Advanced at 7pm. New members are most welcome. All grades catered for.

Tuition with Kay Sutherland A.D.C.R.N and Aileen Sutherland O.D.C.R.N. For further details contact 0879035296

ARC family resource centre

Spring Workshops coming up in Basic Sewing Skills, Gardening & Willow Sculpture and more, please call Carmen 051 442888 for more details.

Join our Parent & Toddler Group for tea, chats and workshops. We meet Thursday mornings 9.30-11am in the Raheen Hall. Text Rachel on 087 9669553 for more details.

Call for Volunteers; Get involved in your local community and volunteer with our Day Care Centre. Call 051 442888 for more info.

Community Employment

ANCCR Area Development CLG have vacancies for the following positions: Community Employment General Operatives in the following areas, Adamstown, Newbawn, Cushinstown/Terrerath, Caroreigh and Clonroche; Community Employment Childcare Assistant in Adamstown/Raheen; Office Administrator in Raheen

In order to apply for any of the above positions you need to be over 21 years and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 12 months

This is a brilliant opportunity to get back into the workforce/training. If interested in any of those positions, please contact your local Intreo Office or phone Kay, CE Supervisor at ANCCR on 087 4144313. We would love to hear from you.

Raheen Rounders

All are welcome to attend our information night this Friday (20th) at 8pm in Raheen hall. Come along to find out all about our club and teams. Tea and coffee will be provided on the night.

Badminton

Badminton is played every Thursday evening at 8pm in Raheen hall.

Walking club

Would you like to join Raheen walking club? Phone Mark at 087 9949185 for information.

Raheen youth club

Raheen youth club are looking for more volunteers to help out. If you are interested, call Mark at 087 9949185.

RAMSGRANGE

FREE basic computer classes

We are holding a series of free basic computer class in SWWFRC. Starting Thursday, February 2nd and running for four weeks, the classes are from 10am to 12:30pm. The course will cover areas such as Zoom, WhatsApp, mobile phones usage, email, Facebook and messenger. All are very welcome to participate. Please call 051 389418 to book your place.

Literacy Support at SWWFRC

We now offer Literacy Support through the Adult Education Office. If you would like help with reading, writing, spelling or math, please call Laura on 087 0943023 or Rory on 087 6678748. We can also help with using the Internet and how to get the most out of your Smartphone. The classes are free of charge, and both small group and one-to-one sessions are available.

Tourism with Business Course

Our LTI Learners are be seeking Work Experience from February 6th 2023. Learners need to complete 60 hours for their Work Experience module. Our learners are amazing and have already completed a number of modules, including Tourism Principles & Practises, Communications, Customer Services, Word Processing and Manual handling. If you would consider taking on one of our learners, please contact 087 4552980 or 051 389418

Community Café at SWWFRC

Our Community Cafe is now open to the public Monday to Friday, from 10am to 2pm. Sandwiches, soup, scones and a variety of snacks are available at very reasonable prices. Why not come along, meet up with your friends and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. We are presently looking for a café assistant to work as part of our C.E team. If interested, phone Jane on 085 2569680 or email cecoordinator@swwfrc.ie for more details

SWWFRC CE vacancies

We currently have a number of vacancies on our Community Employment Scheme: Community Café positionl Youth Work Assistant. Please email Jane on cecoordinator@swwfrc.ie or ring 085 2569680 for more details or to check if you are eligible. These schemes give an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and free QQI courses are also offered as part of the work, giving participants a great opportunity to gain new qualifications.

Traditional Irish Music Lessons

Traditional Irish Music lessons in 1-on-1 accordion and melodeon tuition available. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and Master levels catered for. Adult Traditional class commencing February 23. Please call 083 3144625 for more information.

St James GAA news

Club Lotto Results -The winning numbers were 8, 16, 28, 29. There was no Jackpot winner and no Match 3 winners. The next Jackpot will be €14,000 and the Reserve Jackpot is €12,200. Match 3 will win or share €400. The next draw will take place in Taghmon/ Camross on 7th February 2023.

Well done to Brian, Darragh and Kevin, members of the county football team, who played London at the weekend in Chadwick’s Wexford Park.

St Louis Day Care Centre

St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange would be delighted to welcome to our Centre, older people in our community who would like to avail of the services we offer.

Why not give yourself a day out to meet with friends, old and new, join in activities, have a chat and a laugh & enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals from our kitchen. Our Cook is here to assist with special dietary requirements. Our Nurse is on hand to deal with any minor medical issues.

The services provided include bus collection, laundry, bakery, GP clinic, chiropody, hairdressing, assisted showering, Meals on Wheels Monday to Friday. We like to think of St. Louis Day Care Centre as a home away from home where you will be warmly welcomed.

If you think you, or if you know anybody who would benefit from attending the Day Care please contact us on 051 389509 or email us at stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com

Tintern Trails walk

Don’t forget about our “First Sunday” Guided Walk on Sunday 4th February. Starting from The Vine Cottage Bar in Saltmills at 11am, the walk takes approximately one and a half hours. All are very welcome

ST LEONARDS

Lotto

There was no Jackpot winner in the Tintern Lotto draw last week. Garrett Finn, Kinnagh was the only match three winner and he received €400. The numbers drawn were; 15, 17, 18, 20, next weeks Jackpot is €11,000 and next weeks match three winners will share €200. Tickets on sale in all local shops and pubs and from committee members. Draw takes place every Tuesday night at 9 o clock.

School enrolments

St Leonards N.S. is now accepting enrolments for September 2023. If you wish to enrol your child and have not done so yet. Please contact the school at 051 562570. Closing date is February 28.

St Louis Day Care Centre

St Louis Day Care Centre, Ramsgrange would be delighted to welcome to our Centre, older people in our community who would like to avail of the services we offer.

Why not give yourself a day out to meet with friends, old and new, join in activities, have a chat and a laugh & enjoy delicious freshly prepared meals from our kitchen. Our Cook is here to assist with special dietary requirements. Our Nurse is on hand to deal with any minor medical issues.

The services provided include bus collection, laundry, bakery, GP clinic, chiropody, hairdressing, assisted showering, Meals on Wheels Monday to Friday. We like to think of St. Louis Day Care Centre as a home away from home where you will be warmly welcomed.

If you think you, or if you know anybody who would benefit from attending the Day Care please contact us on 051 389509 or email us at stlouisdaycarecentre@gmail.com.

TULLOGHER-ROSBERCON

St Blaise

The feast of St Blaise takes place this coming Friday, February 3rd. Fr Dan Cavanagh will give the blessing of the throats after the 10 a.m. Mass that morning and again at the Saturday evening Mass in Tullogher (7 p.m.) and at the 11 a.m. Sunday morning Mass in Rosbercon. St Blaise was a physician in Armenia before coming a Bishop there. He is reputed to have miraculously saved a young boy from choking on a fish bone which lodged in his throat. Prayers are offered to the Saint on the 3rd of February as he is widely known for his power to protect people from ailments of the throat.

The Giving Tree

After an absence of three years due to the Covid Pandemic it was great to see the Giving Tree in the Church of the Assumption Rosbercon at Christ6ma time again. The response was hugely generous and over 70 gifts were delivered to the residents of the Community and New Houghton Hospitals in New Ross. Rosbercon Parish Pastoral Council wish to thank all parishioners who responded brilliantly in returning the requested gifts. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are much appreciated. A special thanks to Noreen Murphy who prepared the tags with the named gifts thereon. The Giving Tree has been a feature of Christmas time in the church for a long number of years and it was great to see in back in its old stand once again.

GAA Development Draw

In the Tullogher/Rosbercon GAA Development Draw for January, Mary Mulligan of Glenballyvalley John & Margaret Barron of Curraghlane and Seamus & Geraldine Phelan of Smithstown took the major prizes. Consolation prizes went to Martin Kennedy, Ballykenna, Mary Grennan, Ballycurran, Donal & Catherine Cummins from Brownstown and Dermot Heffernan from Ballyneale. The February Draw takes place in the Club House Brownstown on Tuesday 28th February at 8-30 p.m.

Sad Bereavement

The tragic death last week of James Nolan from Clara was felt with deep regret throughout Kilkenny and indeed much further beyond. The talented sportsman lost his young life in a car crash only a mile or two from his home. Here, in our own parish deepest sympathy goes to his aunt, Brigid Ryan from Tinneranny, and the rest of the Nolan family in their great and sudden loss.

Listerlin N.S.

Scoil Mholinge Listerlin are now taking enrolments for Junior Infants for September 2023. Enrolment forms can be had by contacting the school on 051-427305 or email office@listerlinns.com