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Thursday, July 08, 2010

BBQ

North Wexford Hospice Nursing Trust annual BBQ 2010 will take place on Saturday July 24 @ 9p.m. in The Amber Springs Hotel. Dancing will be from 10p.m. until 2a.m. with music by Brendan Kennedy Band, The Bass Bros and Deirdre Furlong Irish Dancing.

Tickets are €25 and can be purchased from James Tomkins Garage or Dr. Michael O’Doherty’s Surgery.

Gorey Celtic

Pre-season training resumes on Tuesday, July 20 at 7p.m.

All new members are welcome. Gorey Celtic has three adult teams and one youth team this year.

The club AGM will be on Thursday, 22nd July at 8.30p.m. in the clubhouse.

Niall Mellon

Tom Kavanagh from Riverchapel is once again heading off with the Niall Mellon Township Trust in November to help the poor people of South Africa.

On Friday and Saturday Tom will be in Dunnes Stores in Gorey Shopping Centre selling tickets for a raffle which will take place on Saturday evening.

All your support would be greatly appreciated.

MS Thanks

The local branch of MS Ireland would like to sincerely thank the family of the late Mary Coogan for organising a climb and Mass on top of Kyle Hill on Sunday, June 20. They would also like to thank Frs. Donal Bernie, Ray Gahan, McCormick and Kavanagh who concelebrated the Mass of the Sick.

They would also like to thank all those who took part in the climb and made donation to the branch – some of which are still being received by the family.

Summer Sale

A summer sale including country produce, books, bottle-stall, auction and cakes will take place on Wednesday, July 14 from 7p.m. in Christchurch Old School, Gorey.

Gorey Rangers

The AGM of Gorey Rangers will take place on July 14 in Paddy Blues from 7.30p.m. and all are welcome.

Gorey Rangers’ Schoolboys

Registration for the Gorey Rangers’ Schoolboys Soccer will take place in the Showgrounds on Saturday, July 10 from 11a.m. to 12p.m.

An FAI-run summer soccer school will be hosted by Gorey Rangers’ Schoolboys in the Showgrounds from August 16 to 20. For more information visit www.summersocerschools.ie or contact Anne McGreal on 0876302093.

Summer Camp

The FAI Summer School Soccer camp at Gorey Celtic’s ground in Mullaufin will be taking place between August 2 and 6 (Main-stream Camp) and Goalkeeping camp on A u g u s t 16 and 17.

For more information

go to www.summersoccerschools.ie or contact john Clarke on 086-1959220 or www.goreyceltic.com.

Any girl who registers for the camp will be entered into a draw to be flag bearers at a Women’s International game later in the year.

Gorey Skate Club

Gorey Skate Club presents the Summer Skate Skool 2010. Running all summer long, skateboarding lessons for beginner and intermediate skaters are given in the south east’s only skate park.

Lessons are on a Saturday morning and all equipment and safety gear is provided. So, if your six or over and want to improve your skating, please get in touch at www.goreyskateclub.com.

Coffee Day

A coffee day in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre in Enniscorthy will take place in Castle Delights, Kilmuckridge, on Friday, July 16 from 12p.m. to 7p.m. Tickets for the event are available locally or you can call Ann-Marie on 086-8581188.

Soldiers of Skate

The Gorey Skate Club will be hosting their Soldiers of Skate championships on Saturday July 17 in the skate park in Gorey Showground which will see three different age categories, street and bowl competitions, a barbecue, refreshments, music and a whole lot more.

Rural Roadrunner

Please note that the Rural Roadrunner bus from Bunclody to Gorey every second Wednesday is now operating via Clohamon, Kilrush, Ballyroebuck, Ballyandrew Cross, Kilthomas Cross, Bolinaspick and Camolin.

The next service is today, Wednesday July 7 and they operate a door-to-door service where possible. Please call 053-9155800 for more details and to book your seat.

St. Aidan’s AGM

St. Aidan’s Day Care Centre will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the canteen at St. Aidan’s, Millands, Gorey on Thursday, August 5 at 7.30p.m.

Tea and Coffee will be served afterwards and the minutes of the 2009 AGM will be available at St. Aidan’s reception from July 28.

Ladies’ football camp

There will be a three-day Ladies Football camp in the Naomh Eanna Complex in Clonattin on August 3, 4, 5 from 10a.m. to 2p.m.

The camp will be for kids from the ages of 5-14 years and all are welcome.

The camp will take place in a safe and fun environment by qualified coaches and all participant will receive a gift at the completion of the camp. The camp costs €40 per child (€20 deposit payable in advance).

Please contact Laura to confirm your booking on 086-3059268. Spaces are limited so please book early.

Gorey Musical Society

The Gorey Musical Society will put on their summer show ‘Drama at Inish’ every Tuesday and Thursday evening during July and August at 8.30p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

Summer Bazaar

The Ardamine Union of Churches Summer Bazaar will take place on Wednesday, July 21 at 7p.m. in Riverchapel Community Centre and will include the usual attractions such as: teas, cakes, bric-a-brac, books, toys and games.

Mock Wedding

A Mock Wedding/Fun Night will take place on Friday, July 30 in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 8p.m. with music by Tommy Carroll.

Tickets cost €20 including finger food and all proceeds will go towards the Gorey Musical Society. For further information please contact 086-3008646 or 0860807226.

St Aidan’s Lotto

St. Aidan’s Services have launched a new Lotto with a jackpot of €2,000. Tickets cost €2 each and are available from various shops and businesses around Gorey.

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.

NWSPCA Volunteers

If you can afford some time to help out at the NWSPCA re-homing centre and can help them prepare more animals for a second chance of a getting a good life you can volunteer by contacting 087-6392539 and documentation will be posted out.

Any volunteers under-16 must be accompanied by an adult and everyone under 18 must have parents consent. If you feel strongly enough about animal welfare, this is your opportunity to do something about it.

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 12 and 1p.m. on a Thursday?

If you can, please contact the Gorey Community Social Services Council at 087-6392539.

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 Active Retired

Booking for Mystery Tour on August 25 now open. The trip costs €60 including morning coffee/tea & scone; a light lunch; evening fourcourse meal; music & dancing and a raffle. The bus will be leaving at 10.30a.m. from Ashdown Park Hotel. Bowling takes place on Mondays between 11a.m. and 1p.m. in the Badminton Hall.

Go for life on Tuesdays between 11a.m. and 12p.m. and Whist takes place between 12 and 1p.m. in the Ashdown Park Hotel.

Walk in the Courtown wood area on Wednesdays: Meet at the Forest Park at 11a.m. Coffee and chat at Taravie Hotel afterwards.

July Day Trip to Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival on July 10. Cost €23. The bus leaving the Ashdown Park at 11a.m. sharp. Book with Frances or Anne at the Loch gCarman Arms on Fridays between 11a.m. and 12.30p.m.
 

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