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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Minute’s Silence
All students of Gorey Community School marked the commemoration of the Great Famine on Friday last, May 14 as part of the national remembrance day.
The day began with a ceremony of reading, music and prayer in the school Oratory before a minute’s silence was held at midday to remember all the victims of the Irish famine and to empathise with all famine victims throughout the world.
Information Evening
The Haven Group will hold an information evening on counselling and psychotherapy on Monday, May 24 in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey from 7.00 to 9p.m.
This evening may be of interest/benefit to anyone looking to understand the benefits of counselling and psychotherapy.
The evening entails a short presentation followed by an open forum for questions and answers. Should you need any further information please contact Anne Colgan at 086-2501452 or 053-9420707 or e-mail info@thehavengroup. ie.
Gorey Chamber AGM
Gorey Chamber will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday next, May 24 in their offices in Gorey Business Park. With a start time of 6.30p.m.
members will be in a position to review the work of the Chamber over the past year and its work for the future. All members are welcome.
Collection
Saint Patrick’s Special School in Enniscorthy would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported their recent church gate collection in the Gorey and surrounding areas.
Thanks also to all the collectors for all their time.
Gorey Rangers Schoolboys’ Soccer
The Academy training for the tiny tots’ section has finished now until the new season resumes.
A medal presentation night will take place in the Loch Garman Arms on Friday, May 28 from 7.30p.m. and all members are welcome.
The AGM will be held on June 17 at 8p.m. again in the Loch gCarman Arms and all are welcome to attend.
Registration and a family fun day will be held on June 19 from 10.30a.m. in the Showgrounds at Fort Road which will include a BBQ, bouncy castle and junior soccer blitz.
Charity Quiz
A charity table quiz in aid of the AZ children’s charity, which helps Ugandan Aids orphans, will take place in McGovern’s Pub on Wednesday, May 19. Entry for the quiz will cost €20 for a table of four.
Crannóg na Leanaí
Crannóg na Leanaí, which is a Steiner Kindergarten and parent and toddler group, is based in Kiltennel, Ballymoney and the ECCE approved centre is holding an Open Day on Saturday, May 29 between 2pm and 4pm. This is a non-profit making community-based preschool and all are welcome.
NWSPCA Lotto
The winning numbers for the May running of the North Wexford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals monthly fundraising lotto draw are 10, 11, 13 and 21.
There was no winner of the €2,350 jackpot and three tickets were pulled out in the lucky dip draw, these winners were Councillor Robbie Ireton, Jenny’s dog Molly and Liz’s dogs Thelma & Louise, each received €15. Next month’s jackpot increases to €2,400 and the draw will be held on Monday June 14th.
The Society is looking for additional ticket sellers, if you can help, contact their emergency response number on 087-6392531 to be included.
St Aidan’s Lotto
St. Aidan’s Services have just launched a new Lotto with a jackpot of €2,000. Tickets cost €2 each and are available from various shops and businesses around Gorey. The first draw will be made on Friday, May 28 in the Amber Springs.
High Kings Concert
The High Kings are coming to the Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey on Saturday, May 29. Tickets cost €30 and all money raised will go towards St. Aidan’s Services. Tickets are available on TicketsIreland.ie (1890 305 305) as well as Jack Dunnes, Whites for Music in Gorey, Ice Menswear and in the Amber Springs.
Equestrian Competition
A Mini, Midi, Maxi equestrian competition will take place on May 23 at the Riverside Equestrian Centre in The Rock at 2p.m.
All money raised will go towards St. Aidan’s Services. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Patsy on 087-9824275 or Joey on 0862167979.
Tag Rugby
Why not keep fit over the summer as Gorey RFC’s Summer Tag continues at their grounds in Clonattin each Wednesday at 7.30p.m? All welcome.
SOCGA
Special Olympics’ Club Gorey Area in association with Springmount Nursery is hosting a Teddy Bears’ Picnic and family fun day in Springmount Garden Centre, Ballycanew on Sunday, May 23 from 12 to 6p.m. Events include fancy dress, BBQ, music and lots of fun games to play. Bring along a Teddy Bear too.
This event will raise much needed funds for the Special Olympics Club in Gorey.
Suicide or Survive
SOS is a registered Irish Charity that works to reduce the incidence of suicide in Ireland and challenge the stigma around mental health. If you can spare some time, please contact Louise Corcoran on Lo-call 1890 577 577 or louise@suicideorsurvive.ie.
Gorey Heartsafe
Tonight, Wednesday May 19, there is a training class between 7.00 and 10p.m. in the Ashdown Park Hotel. Everyone is welcome. For more information please contact Denis on 0539430956 or Lillian on 087-2722839.
Gorey Celtic
Gorey Astro Turf Floodlit 5-a-side pitches are available to rent at competitive rates. For bookings and rates please contact 086-7739090.
The Astro turf pitches and clubhouse are now available for hire for parties and events and all calls regarding times and cost can be made to the above number.
Gorey Active Retired
Spring Break (May 23 to 28) Five nights at Breaffy House, Co. Mayo. Please contact Anne in the Loch Garman Arms on a Friday morning for more information.
The Bealtaine Festival (May 16, 17, and 18) Entries for the Talent Competition are urgently required. Sing a song, do a dance, tell a tall tale or play a tune. The competition is open to nonmembers and all are welcome. Contact George on 053-9383918.
Anyone interested in taking part in the Craft Workshop during the Bealtaine Festival contact Karen O’Reilly Finlay on 083-3125346.
Wexford Hospital: A protest march in support of Wexford General Hospital is due to take place on May 22 at 2pm. Free travel will be provided. All those interested in going please contact George 053-9383918.
Line Dancing takes place each Thursday from 1.45 to 3.45p.m. in the Badminton Hall on Esmonde Street. A Table Quiz will take place on June 10 from 8.30pm in the Loch gCarman Arms. Tables of four will cost €20 and it will be open to nonmembers.
If you want to put something in the Gorey Metro, please contact David Gilbert at dgilbert@theecho.ie, call into the office on the corner of North Parade and The Avenue or call 0539422565.
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