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Thursday, June 03, 2010

Gorey Central School

The children of Gorey Central School will take part in a play entitled ‘Just My Luck’ with all proceeds going towards the school.

The show will take place on June 3 and 6 in Kilanerin Hall at 7.30p.m. on each night.

Tickets are available from the school on 053-9421745. All are welcome and a great night is in store.

Comedy Club

On Friday night, June 4, the latest comedian to grace the stage at the Loch Garman Arms will be Brendan Burke. Tickets are available from the hotel and cost €12. Doors open 9p.m.

Gorey Show

The annual Gorey Agricultural Show will take place on June 19 in its new home in Clonattin, Gorey, and the closing date for entry to the various categories is tomorrow, June 3.

This year’s show will have all the usual show classes for horses, sheep and cattle. The Arts and Crafts and Indoor Competitions will take place on the day.

Admission is €5 for adults and kids get in for free. For further information visit www.goreyshow.com. Trade stand enquiries can be made to Morgan O’Connor on 087-9194876 and for information on the show schedule contact Florrie Dixon on 087-9486286.

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 Naomh Éanna Complex, Clonattin, on Saturday, June 12 from 7.30p.m. and all members are welcome.

The AGM will be held on June 17 at 8p.m. again in the Loch Garman 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.

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.

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.

Meals on Wheels

The Gorey Community Social Services Council is seeking additional volunteer drivers for their Meals-onWheels’ service on Thursdays. All deliveries are on a voluntary basis with people using their own cars.

The service is helping support the elderly in our community and is assisting in people retaining their independence and the ability to stay living in our community.

Can you afford approximately an hour a fortnight from twelve noon to one o’clock on a Thursday? If you can please contact the Gorey Community Social Services Council at 0876392539

Flora Ladies’ Mini Marathon

The North Wexford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NWSPCA) are calling on anyone taking part in next week’s Dublin Ladies’ Mini Marathon and who are looking for a good charity to run for contact them on 087-6392539 and a sponsorship card will be posted out. All support is appreciated.

Farmers’ Market

A farmers’ market takes place at Gardiners in Coolgreany on the first Saturday of every month and takes place this Saturday, June 5. For further information contact 0402-37103.

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 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 Carriage Driving Group

The Gorey Carriage Driving Group’s season has started for 2010 and they are looking forward to see old friends and new at Base (weather permitting). Membership is subject to enrolment form being filled out and volunteers are most welcome. All enquires to Martin Kilduff on 087-6979091 or email: carriagedriving4disabled@eircom. net.

Parish Sale

The Church of Ireland community in Ballycanew will hold their Parish Sale in Ballycanew Old School on Friday, June 11 at 7pm. The usual stalls, raffles, auction and games will be present. Everyone welcome.

Retired Teachers’ Social Group

On Tuesday, June 8, the Retired Teachers’ Social Group will be visiting the gardens at Woodstock near Inistioge, meeting first in Inistioge at 12.30p.m. for lunch. If you have any queries please contact Elsie (053-9421779) or Elizabeth (053-9426378).

Gorey Active Retired

Outing to Malahide Castle to see Titania’s Palace plus a visit to Howth Head on June 16.

Costs €28 and the bus will leave the Ashdown Park Hotel at 10.45a.m.

To book contact Ann or Frances in the Loch Garman Arms on Fridays between 11a.m. and 12.30p.m.

The Flora Ladies minimarathon takes place on Monday, June 7. Contact Roisín on 0876953811.

Line Dancing takes place each Thursday from 1.45 to 3.45pm in the Badminton Hall on Esmonde Street.

A Table Quiz will take place on June 10 from 8.30p.m. in the Loch Garman Arms. Tables of four will cost €20 and it will be open to non-members.

Grow Support Group

The quality of your mental health affects the quality of your life. Struggling with anxiety or depression? Finding life difficult? Isolated?

Find it difficult to talk? Or find it difficult to move on from experiences from the past?

We are here to help you. For more information you can visit our website at www.grow.ie or call our information line on 1890474474 or Ellen on 0872291718.

Your local group meets at: Gorey Community School on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Gorey County Wexford Partnerships Office, (opposite Aldi) on Fridays at 11a.m.

Enniscorthy Waterfront Pool and Leisure Centre on Tuesdays at 7.30p.m.
 

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