Around the Districts: Crossabeg to Kilmore

Church news

Mass on Wednesday morning at 9.30 a.m which will be followed by Adoration from 10 a.m until 1 p.m. Adoration also takes place on Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m.

Harvest Thanksgiving takes place on Saturday and Sunday of this week, October 14th and 15th.

Meetings on Lay Ministry are being held for parishioners in the Diocese. The meeting for Crossabeg/Ballymurn Parish will take place this Thursday, October 12th in The Pugin Room (access through main tower) St. Peter’s College. All are welcome.

Public ministry

Congratulations to Victoria Hawkins, Crory, Crossabeg, who has been commissioned to carry out public ministry in the Church of Ireland Ministry. We wish her well for the future.

Clothes collection

Crossabeg Parents Association are organising a Clothes collection. Keep them in mind when you are clearing out wardrobes. The date is Saturday, November 4th.

This is a great way to do a spring clean and a great little fundraiser for the school.They will accept clothes, shoes, belts, bags, towels, blankets, curtains and soft toys. Drop off times will be announced closer to the day.

The committee appreciate your continued support and would be grateful if you could spread the word to your families and friends in the Community. Contact Joanne on 087-3871860 or Linda on 087-9841318 for further details.

Dinner dance

Crossabeg AFC are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate the event are holding a dinner dance at Ferrycarrig hotel. The date is set for Sunday October 29th, so keep that date free.

Hospice Coffee Morning

The organisers of the recent Hospice Coffee morning held at Kyle Forge wish to thank each and everyone who helped with the success of the event. Thanks to all who helped out, provided refreshments and generosity with funds. The total amount realised was €1330.

Items for column

News items such as births, engagements, weddings, notices re meetings etc are most welcome. Email details to tworedcow@outlook.com or text Anne on 086 1980775 by Sunday night of each week or by Thursday night in the event of a bank holiday weekend.

GLYNN-BARNTOWN

Lego Mid-Term Camp

Our Halloween Mid Term Camp takes place on Tuesday 31st October, Wednesday 01st and Thursday 2nd November in Barntown Community Centre. Lego building, fun and games, arts and crafts, fancy dress all included. 10am to 1 pm–€75. Please contact Jill on 086 6005985.

Squash Club Split The Pot

This week’s draw took place in Marty B’s Pub. Congratulations to Nora Boggan from Barntown Badminton Club who scooped a whopping €260 from the draw held on Sunday night, 8th October. To enter Revolut 087 2390972, or the Revolut Tag is @jimxxf0k.

All Funds raised will go directly to the building of a new Squash Court in Barntown Community Centre. Thanks everyone for your continued support.

Glynn/Barntown AFC

Due to high demand for gear, our shop will be open for one more week–it will now close on Sunday 15th October. This is the last day to have your orders in to guarantee Christmas delivery. After this date, there will be no orders until the New Year. Orders can be placed by using the link on the Glynn Barntown AFC Facebook page.

Congratulations to Club Coach, Rob Lewis on attaining his UEFAC Goalkeeping Licence. Another great Coach with a great qualification in our club

Mary Jo’s

Prom Night 2023 takes place on Friday 27th October–Halloween weekend. Prizes for Prom King and Queen. Live music with Borderline. It’ll be great craic, see you there.

Bingo every Wednesday–if you’re around, call down and try your luck. Starts at 9pm.

Rounders club fundraiser

Save the date in your diary. Quiz night on Friday 10th November in Mary Jo’s at 8pm. €10 per person–4/5 people per table. Raffle on the night. Cash only for entry and raffle. Please spread the word.

Dancing in Camross Hall

Dance the night away to Olivia Douglas, on Friday 3rd November in Camross Hall. Dancing 9pm to late. Admission €10 including Tea. See you there!

Baby Reflexology

Baby Reflexology Classes are starting on Friday 13th October for 4 weeks in Barntown Community Centre. Time: 10am to 11.30am–with @blueberryholistics. Visit blueberryholistics@gmail.com

Yoga

Yoga with Alanna (Griffin) every Tuesday at 7pm in Barntown Community Centre €12 drop in or 5 classes for €50.

Yoga with Adrienne also in Barntown Community Centre every Monday and Wednesday at 7.30pm. Book with: @loveyoga_with_adreinne

Mini Bop Hip Hop

Exciting new after school, Mini Bop Hip Hop Classes in Barntown Community Centre on Tuesday. Please contact Saoirse (Saoirse’s Dance and Fitness Academy) on 086 0891903 to book a spot or for further info.

Senior Step & Movement Classes

Join Saoirse every Tuesday from 11 am to 12 noon in Barntown Community Centre Y35 X032. Call or text her on 086 0891903 to let her know you’re coming

Barntown CGI Guides

Our Girl Guide and Brigin evenings are back every Tuesday night from 7pm–8.30pm in Barntown Community Centre. Want to join us? Places currently available in all sections. Brigins 7–10 years old. Guides 10 years + and Leaders 18 years+. For more info please contact Eithne on 086 2468940 or email Barntowngirlguides@gmail.com

Cuidiú Breast Feeding

Join us from 10 am to 11.30 am for our ‘In-Person’ breastfeeding/chestfeeding group at Barntown Community Centre Y35 XO32. Our October sessions take place today Wednesday 11th October and Wednesday 25th October. Our breastfeeding training is funded and recognised by the HSE, it is a free service run by volunteers. You can join at any stage of your journey–expecting parents who are hoping to breastfeed/chestfeed are especially welcome. Please contact Alex on 086 179 1522 or Orla on 087 053 2971. wexford@cuidiu.ie

WEXARA news

Are you interested in joining our group? Wexford Active Retirement Association will hold its next monthly general meeting on Wednesday 25th October at 2.30pm in Clonard Community Centre. Our guest speaker on this occasion is Eamon Kennedy, Gardening Expert.

We have plenty of activities planned during October for our members to enjoy such as coffee mornings, pole walking, bowling, lunches, etc. etc. We’d love you to join us!

Sunday Service

Many thanks to the Roche family–Aidan, Clodagh, Caoilfhionn and Tiernan, for their great music and singing on Sunday morning Mass, 8th October in Barntown Church. Thanks as always to Fr. John and all involved in bringing us this service live on the Barntown Heritage Group Facebook Page each week. It is very much appreciated.

Your news

Have you a notice for Glynn or Barntown? Please send to Hillary before 9am each Monday for publication the following Wednesday. Contact Hillary at; hillaryobrien2020@gmail.com or phone/text Hillary on 087 2028 065.

KILMORE

Community Lotto

The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 1. 12. 18. 25.There were 7 match 3 winners each receiving €30.There was no jackpot winner and next week’s jackpot stands €12,800

Clothes Collection

Kilmore Camogie Club will hold their annual Autumn Clothes Collection on Saturday Nov 4th from 9.30am to 12 noon at the Gaa club. All donations greatly appreciated, but reminder no duvets or pillows. Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Ballycogley Players

The Ballycogley Players are delighted to present a night of Comedy with two one act plays; “ A bit of land “ By Agnes Adams, directed by Trish Boyce and “Peas“ by David Tristram, directed by Fintan Murphy. Our very popular Comedy Sketches will also be performed each night. Performances start at 8pm nightly.

Tickets for our Wexford Arts Centre Performances are available on https://wexfordartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873638954 Admission on the door for other venues.

See dates below: Fri 27th Oct Our Lady’s Island Community Centre. Sun 29th Oct Carrig On Bannow Community Centre. Tues 31st Oct and Weds 1st Nov Wexford Arts Centre. Sun 5th Nov Clongeen Community Centre. Sat 11th Nov Rathangan Hall. Sun 12th Nov Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay. We look forward to seeing you there.

Camogie News

Kilmore Camogie Club will hold their AGM on Friday October 13th at 8pm in the Gaa clubrooms. We would love to see new people getting involved to help us drive our club forward and invite anyone from the community who would be interested in getting involved to contact our secretary Lorraine Dillon on (087) 777 7812.

Community Development Association AGM

The AGM of Kilmore Quay Community Development Association CLG will take place in the Stella Maris Centre on Thursday 26th October at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend

Help Wanted

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer agent to help sell the Kilmore Parish Journal in your local area? We would like to increase our distribution network. The committee are very grateful to our existing agents for their continued support and want to make supply of the Journal as convenient as possible for our existing loyal patrons and potential new readers. Volunteers will receive a free copy of the Kilmore Parish Journal. This service will be in addition to availability in local shops. Please contact 0868826444 before 20th Oct

Eire Sign Volunteers

Work is continuing on the Eire Sign in Kilmore Quay, mainly weekends. Some work will take place during the week. If you would like to be part of this exciting project please email reception@stellamariscentre.com or call in to sign the Volunteer sheet at the Stella Maris Centre. We would like a telephone contact number so we can add you to the Project What’s Ap group. Thank you.

Beaver Scouts

There are a few places available in our Beaver Scout section aged 6-8, boys and girls. Meetings take place on Tuesday evenings 7-8.15. If you would like more details contact 0876858480

Church News

Memory Walk on 2nd November Candles are now available for the Feast of all Souls on the 2nd of November for our Memory Walk in Kilmore to the Graveyard in candlelight. Our Short Service of Remembrance will take place in the Church in Kilmore at 7pm and then everyone will be invited to walk to the Graveyard in candlelight and place your memory candles on your loved one’s graves. Candles are available at the top of the church every day costing only €2 euro each.

Manifest art exhibition

‘Manifest’ is a solo exhibition by Kilmore-born artist Trisha O’Callaghan at Big Barn Arts and Antiques to coincide with the National Opera Festival. Her extensive collection of paintings will be officially opened by international artist and prolific sculptor Helen Merrigan Colfer this Sunday October8th from 3-5pm. All are welcome.

The exhibition is open October 7th/8th 12- 5pm, October 14th/15th 12- 5pm, and October 21st November 3rd 1-5pm daily. Meet the artist on October 15th, 12-5pm

Nature walk next Saturday

Members of the Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Group are participating in a nature walk with naturalist Jim Hurley along the seashore from Kilmore Quay to St Patrick’s Bridge. Non members of the Group are very welcome to join the event. Meet at the entrance gate to the marina on the roundabout in Kilmore Quay at 10.30am on Saturday 14 October. Sensible footwear recommended

Kilmore Scope

Basic IT/Tablet course, getting people online; Course will be held in the AOH Hall, Bridgetown.

Anyone interested, please contact Margaret on 087 9731471

All free of charge, tablets will be supplied or you can bring in your own tablet or phone

Please let us know as soon as possible, we aim to start courses in 2 weeks’ time.

Declan Flynn Fitness

New to Kilmore, Declan Flynn Fitness, is bringing a new energy to the village with bootcamp sessions in our community hall, commencing on Oct 21st.

These will be sessions open to all over 18 and will be a great way to get ahead of your fitness goals, maybe even lose your first 5 lbs before the Christmas season.

Sessions will be at 7.30am, so these will be a great way to start off your Saturday mornings.

There will be 5 weeks of sessions, costing €60 which prepayment is required. If interested please contact Declan at 083 002 1514 or email info@declanflynn.fitness

Active Retirement

Kilmore ARA held its October meeting on Thursday, October 5, in the AOH hall, Bridgetown with the chairperson Tom Gettings presiding.

Items covered were thanks to Tomhaggard Women’s Shed for the Avondale trip on Saturday, September 30. There will be a guided walking tour of Wexford town on Tuesday, October 10, at 11 a.m., meeting in Kilmore car park at 10 a.m. This will be followed by lunch in Whitford House Hotel at 1.30 p.m. Members wishing to take part must book immediately with Margaret at 086 3098637. Our Christmas lunch will be held in the Riverside hotel, Wexford on Wednesday, December 13, at 1.30 p.m.

The meeting appealed for new members to take part in indoor bowling which takes place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the Stella Maris Centre. Reminder of a five-week social dancing event commencing on October 20 in Tomhaggard Social Centre from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Next meeting will be on Thursday, November 2, at 2.30 in Quigley’s of Kilmore with tea and scones served and maybe 20 questions. Upcoming events to be arranged, Enniscorthy 1798 centre, the New Ross famine ship and a St Mullins walk.