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Thursday, June 03, 2010
Olympic Torch arrives
As part of the build-up to this year’s Special Olympics’ National Games finals in Limerick next week (June 9 13), the Law Enforcement Special Olympics’ Torch Run is currently making its way around Ireland, with members of An Garda Síochána joined by Special Olympics athletes and well wishers as it is borne along the route.
It’s Enniscorthy’s turn to host the event this Wednesday, and it will arrive at St. Patrick’s Special School, Summerhill, at approx. 11 a.m., via Milehouse Road, The Duffry, Nunnery Road and Bishop’s Well. Special Olympic athlete Phillip Hughes will have the honour of helping lead the Torch run, and after a short reception in St. Patrick’s school, the group moves on to Carlow, where a new team takes over.
Rehab collection
The annual church-gate collection locally in aid of RehabCare Services will take place in the town this weekend. The organisation provides training services for people within special needs from many parts of the county.
Car-wash to help Tomás
Well-known local veterinary surgeon Tomás O’Shea of Moyne Veterinary Clinic will be among those heading for Haiti in October as part of the Haven humanitarian relief team.
To help him raise funds for the venture, he’s organising a series of fundraisers, beginning this weekend Saturday and Sunday June 5 6 with a car-wash at Martin’s Londis Service Station, Tomnalosset, with Pat and Hugh Martin generously offering use of the facility.
Tomás and friends will also have a team in the Strawberry Festival HalfMarathon on Sunday June 27, and all sponsorship support will be very welcome.
Car boot sale
A car boot sale takes place this Sunday June 6th at Enniscorthy Showgrounds, 8.30a.m.3p.m. Stalls cost €15 for cars, and €2 for car/trailer.
Adm. is €2 (kids for free). Tea and coffee will also be served, while there will be a big raffle on the day.
Slaney Writers
Calling all would-be writers, bestsellers etc. You are invited to join the enthusiasts in Slaney Writers’ Group, whose next meeting is this Thursday June 3 at the local public library (7 p.m.), where you’ll find a warm welcome.
Blackstairs’ quiz
Blackstairs’ Blues Festival hosts a race nite fundraiser this Friday night 4th in The Old House, Templeshannon, and all support welcome.
This year’s festival is on September 10, 11 and 12, featuring ten bands performing 25 gigs at 13 different venues.
The organising committee has worked hard with its race nite event, and hope to see a good turn-out for what should be a fun occasion.
Calling all craftworkers
The Crafts Exhibition has proved one of the highlights of the Strawberry Festival in recent years, and all craft workers interested in taking part are asked to contact Maura at 0877796749.
Thanks
* Over €300 was realised by a coffee morning in Bellefield last week, held to mark World MS Day, and organising team of Maria Nolan, Winnie Connolly and Nancy and Helen Ashdown say thanks to all for their support, and the hosts for use of the premises. Raffle winners on the day were Hugh Kelly, Tony McClean, Julie Harris, Pat Leacy, Maeve Doyle, Peggy Boland, Roy Tierney.
* The local Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind group says thanks to all for supporting its recent bag-pack fundraiser in Dunne’s Stores, particularly those who lent a helping hand and all who supported, not forgetting Dunne’s Stores management and staff.
* €756.61 was contributed in St. Aidan’s parish to the recent Haiti Aid church-gate collection.
Holy Hour
The Ferns’ Diocesan Adoration Committee hosts a special Holy Hour in St. Aidan’s cathedral this Sunday 6th at 5 p.m., which will involve animated scripture, meditation and music, with a special welcome for students sitting exams in their schools.
Procession
This year’s annual Corpus Christi procession will be on Wednesday week, 9th of June, starting out from St. Senan’s parish church at 7.30 p.m. and concluding with prayers in St. Aidan’s cathedral.
All are encouraged to take part, especially First Holy Communicants, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
St. Vincent de Paul
A washing machine and refrigerator, both in good working order, and child carrier chair for car, are all sought by the St. Vincent de Paul Society contact tel. 053-9233746.
Sports round-up
* Rapps/Stars’ under-age section hold a fundraising event at Bellefield GAA centre this Sunday 6th, with music by Joe 90. Adm. is just €5, and there will be door/spot prizes.
* The annual St. Aidan’s parish golf classic will be held this Friday 4th at the local club. Full details from Ml. Pierce tel. 053-9234141 or the parish office tel. 053-9235777.
* It’s been a busy few days for Ajax Athletic FC, including holding its 40th annual dinner-dance which will took place last Friday night in the Riverside Park Hotel. The club’s special anniversary book ‘Call them Ajax or The Rajahs’ was a real hit with everyone.
There were presentations to members of the 1974 and 1998 ‘double’ teams, and award recipients were Gavin Sludds as ‘A’ team Player of Year; Rory Fortune, the ‘B’ Player of the Year; Darren Morrissey, who was named ‘Youth Player of Year’; and special presentations to Damien Mahon and Keith Sheehan for service to the club.
The A.G.M. of Ajax Athletic will take place this Friday night 4th at Bellefield GAA complex, all past and present members welcome.
* A.G.M. of Moyne Rangers’ FC will be held this Wednesday night June 2 in the Astro Active Centre at 7.30 p.m.
* The local session of the FAI Summer Soccer School will be hosted by Moyne Rangers’ FC July 26 30. The camps are for boys and girls aged between 6-14 years, and booking before June 15 brings offer of special price and entry into a great competition. Further info at or tel. 1890653653.
* The massively-popular Bud Light Tag Rugby 10-week Summer event at Enniscorthy RFC kicked off on Thursday night, the event involving over 400 men and women, 30 teams, 15 matches, 6 pitches, 166 tries, 2 over-flowing car-parks, 1 sizzling BBQ, 100s of burgers, an event of 2 halves (sport and social), 8 hypnotized volunteers (one of the Aprés Match acts) and 1 great night ..... and 9 more to come!
This Friday night has full fixture list, and the Aprés event is a tag table quiz, starting approx. 10 p.m. (after last tag matches). Entry fee is any donation you wish.
And finally ....
Much-loved and appreciated by those familiar with its attractions, yet a blissfully unaware facility to many others that’s our Prom.
The flail hedge-cutting along riverbank of the area in the past week has further enhanced this fantastic natural amenity, enjoyed by generations of locals over the years, as well as proving something of a delightful surprise to visitors.
The work was carried out on behalf of the local authorities by contractor Davy O’Connor, Rathnure.
Well done, also, to the Town Council’s team of Community Employment Scheme workers on their efforts to bolsters the ongoing work of the Tidy Towns’ committee.
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