Around the Districts: Graiguenamanagh to Raheen

Graig notes

Email news items, club events, announcements etc for the notes to graignotes@outlook.com. Deadline is Saturday 6 p.m.

Lotto Draw

The numbers drawn in the Graig GAA and Highview Athletic lotto draw on May 15 were 3, 9, 23, 25. There was no winner. The following won €30 each: Danny Foley, Mary Coady, Leonie & Theresa Conran, Shauna Culliton, Anna Brown. Jackpot now stands at €19,200. Tickets are available from any club member.

Graig Tidy Towns draw

Winners on May 18 were: 1st Prize - Annie Hamilton, €325; 2nd Prize - Sasha & Claudia, €50; 3rd Prize - Ml Hamilton, €25. Draw takes place in the Abbey Centre at 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

Weekly clinic

Cllr Peter Chap Cleere will have his weekly clinic on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at his office in Main Street, Graiguenamanagh.

Rambling House

The monthly Rambling House is on the second Friday of the month in Newtown Hall, where you can enjoy music and song from local artists and also many from the surrounding districts also join in.

St Mullins bus to Knock

The St Mullins and surrounding parishes bus to Knock leaves Drummond at 6.30 a.m., Glynn at 6.40 a.m. and Borris at 6.50 a.m. on Sunday, June 4. The cost is €25 for adults and €15 for juveniles.

Contact John Cody on 087 3330558 or 051 424628, or Loughlin Doyle on 085 8089125 for more information.

GUSSERANE

The Rosary

The Rosary will continue to be recited every evening from 8pm for the month of May at the grotto beside Gusserane church. All are welcome to come along.

Lotto

There was no jackpot winner in the Tintern Lotto last week when the numbers drawn were 7, 12, 15 and 27. The one match three winner was Tricia Doran who collects €200. This week’s jackpot stands at €13,400.

The Hooley

On Sunday June 4th the Hooley in the Park returns to Gusserane GAA. This year the hugely popular Corner Boy will headline the outdoor event in Tom Somers Park with traditional Irish fusion band, Tulua, and also the popular local outfit, Trilogy, in support beforehand. The inaugural “Hooley” was a great success last year and this year the organisers hope to build on that success. Tickets are €20 and can be purchased through the link on the Gusserane O’Rahilly’s Facebook page. Gates open at 4pm and there will be a full bar and barbeque. Don’t forget your sun cream!

Knock

There will be a one day coach trip to Knock Shrine on Sunday July 2nd for the Ferns Diocesan Day. Pick up points are at Wellingtonbridge, Ramsgrange, Campile and New Ross and the fare of €73 includes two meals. For further details please contact Nicholas Bowe on 087 9418661.

First Communion

The weather was good and the seven communicants looked wonderful last Saturday when the children of Gusserane National School celebrated their First Communion in St John The Baptist church. Fr Willie Byrne PP presided over the ceremony where Holly Boyle, Sophie Cleary, Anna English, Sophie Kelly, Leo Kowalski, Fiachra Murphy and Jonah Purcell celebrated the sacrament of the Eucharist. No doubt the boys and girls went on to have a great weekend.

Féile

The very best of luck to the Gusserane’s Féile camogie team who travel to Kinnity in Offaly on 24th June to compete in the national finals. They have been placed in a tough group with Barryroe of Cork, Kinnitty of Offaly and Wolf Tones na Siona from Clare. This talented bunch of girls will not fear anyone however and are wished every success in their endeavours.

Patron

The annual Patron will take place in Gusserane on the feast day of St John The Baptist on Saturday 24th June at 6pm. Mass will take place in the cemetery if the weather permits. Otherwise it will be in the church. Those buried in the cemeteries of Poul, Rathimney and Nash will also be prayed for at the Patron mass.

Fun Walk

Gusserane National School will be holding a 3K Fun Run/Walk on the 11th June at 11am around the school. All are welcome to participate. Sponsor cards are available at the school or donations are welcome on the day. All funds raised will be going towards the painting of the school. Hope to see you there!

Split the Pot

Winner of the St Leonards soccer club’s Split The Pot last Sunday was Bridget Miskella who collects €330.

Cards

Winners in the hall in Gusserane last week were John Sinnott, PJ Doyle and Jimmy Lacey. Second went to Laoise Breen, Mary Doran and Michael Whelan. In third place were Nick Doyle, Stasia Furlong and Pat Ryan while the LGD went to Johnny Flynn, Willie Kehoe and Peter Stafford. Raffle winners were J McDonald, Declan Egan and J Colfer.

Tintern Review

The 2023 Tintern Review is being compiled and the committee would welcome contributions for the 13th issue of a magazine which is growing in popularity.

If you have any photos of people/events of high interest from times gone by or more recent times, we would be grateful if you could let us have them. Also of interest to us are the names for inclusion in a Births, Marriages and Deaths column. These can only be accepted from the families in question. Some people may have some funny real-life true stories to share and these are particularly welcome.

Committee members may be contacted at these email addresses: tinternreview@gmail.com, tallaughtfarm@yahoo.com, paudieforan5@gmail.com and eileen1leacy@hotmail.com

RAHEEN

Parish news

The rosary will be said at Grotto in Ballagh at 8.30pm every evening during the month of May. Everyone welcome.

School reunion

The Raheen National School Reunion for past pupils will take place in the Horse and Hound, Ballinaboola, on Saturday 27th May at 8pm. All classes welcome, with live music entertainment on the night.

It is a great opportunity to catch up and reconnect with old friends and to celebrate our shared experiences of Raheen National School. Donations in aid of future development of the school welcome on the night. Your support, as always, is greatly appreciated.

ANCCR Area Development CLG

ANCCR Area Development CLG (CE Programme) have vacancies in the areas of Raheen, Cushinstown/Terrerath, Carroreigh, Newbawn for: Community Employment General Operatives. Community Employment Childcare Assistant

Learn a new skill on the job and get an opportunity to re-train with a professional qualification

In order to be eligible the following applies: Over 21 years (in special circumstances 18 years) and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 12 months Ukrainians in receipt of jobseekers payment for 9 months Dependant Qualifying Adults on Jobseekers.

If interested in any of those positions, please contact your local Intreo Office New Ross 051 440910, Wexford 053 9165400 or phone Kay, CE Supervisor at ANCCR on 087 4144313. We would love to hear from you.

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

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 voluntee with our Day Care Centre. Call 051 442888 for more info.

Badminton

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

Raheen youth club

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