ASKAMORE
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Askamore coffee day
The 10th anniversary coffee day in Askamore community centre, in memory of Mary Walsh, takes place on Sunday 13th September from 10am to 6pm. Proceeds in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. Special guest on the day with his ice cream van is The Big Noisy 99. Support a great cause have a coffee chat and nice treats on the day.
Social Dance
Next dance in Askamore Hall is on Friday 4th September, with music by the great Alex Roe. Doors open at the earlier time of 8.30pm. Dancing at 9pm. Admission €10. Refreshments served. Thanks to Larry, Aaron and crew for all their hard work. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Askamore Hall
Irish Workshop for beginners: There will be an Irish Workshop in September. Enquiries: 085 2156848
Creative Writing Workshop: Every 2nd Friday morning 10am-12noon. Enquires to 0852156848.
Bowls continues on Wednesdays at 8pm in Askamore Hall. New members welcome.
Join our Gym. Contact Colm on 085 7334076.
Pilates on Wednesday mornings. Contact Finch on 086 8468165.
Kilrush-Askamore GAA Lotto
There was no winner of the Jackpot on Tuesday 25th August. The winning numbers were 1, 25, 28, 29. Lucky dip winners were: David Carton, Mary Quinn, Billy Nolan, Peter Kavanagh. Seller’s prize went to Elma Buttle.
The next draw will take place on Tuesday 8th September at 10pm in Ferns St. Aidan’s GAA Grounds. The next Jackpot will start at €11,800. Tickets can be purchased from any club member, in Jim Byrne’s, Codd’s and Coleman’s. All members of the public are very welcome to attend our draws.
Carnew Musical Society
Congratulations to Mary Jo Byrne, Ellen Kinsella, Cathy Tighe and Lorna Doran McEvoy who were bestowed with Honorary Life Membership at an afternoon event recently held in Ballingate, to acknowledge their contribution to the Society for more than 25 years each.
BALLYCANEW
St Patrick’s GAA
We’re continuing to invest in our facilities, and you can help by supporting our Buy-a-Brick Fundraiser. €100 per brick open to families, supporters, and local businesses. Thank you for your continued support!
Night at the Dogs – Save the Date: September 21 in Enniscorthy Greyhound track. First race at 8pm. Family fun, treasure hunt, raffle and door prize.
Club Lotto – Results for August 24. This week’s Jackpot €11,300. No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn 10, 11, 14, 23. Four Match 3 winners: Kathleen Cosgrave, Eileen Byrne, Peggy Byrne, Michael Kinch – you each win €40. New Jackpot €11,450.
Variety Show – Get ready for the St Pat’s GAA Ballyoughter Variety Show 2026. Evening show is on Saturday November 7. Afternoon show Sunday November 8. Entries are now open for our up and coming Variety show.
So much fun was had last year, and we want lots more people to get involved again this year. We are looking for singers, musicians, dancers, jokers, story tellers, actors, performers of all types. No experience required of course (we are sure theres is a lot of undiscovered talent) just a willingness to show off the talent within the club and surrounding community.
So don’t delay, the closing date for submission is Saturday Septmber 5. So get your name in and let the fun begin. For more information contact Mary on 087909600 or Morgan on 0872807735
Split the Pot
Congratulations to the Saturday August 30 winner of Split the Pot, Peggy and David – prize was €112. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.
Clothing Bank
We appeal to the community, please do not leave bags at the clothing bank if the bank is full. Bring it home and come back another day. The bank is emptied regularly.
Re-turn recycling bins
Ballycanew National School need your Re-turn plastic bottles and cans. Our Re-turn recycling bins are located beside our recycle clothes bank. Please remember that only bottles and cans go into the blue Re-turn bins. If the Re-turn bins or the clothes bank are full then please do not leave your full bags at the bins, bring them home and come back another day.
Whist Drive
Whist Drive is played every Friday night 8pm sharp in Ballycanew Parish hall. All welcome.
Dog walkers
If you walking your dog, please clean up after it. Its an offence if you don’t clean up after your dog.
Local notes
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BALLYGARRETT
Big Beach Clean
The Big Beach Clean is a Clean Coasts initiative that takes place in September each year, to mark the end of the Irish bathing season (June to September).
After a historic summer that saw record numbers of visitors flocking to our coast, our beautiful beaches are calling out for some much-needed care and maintenance.
On Saturday 19th September we will meet at Old Bawn Beach at 10am. Bags and gloves etc supplied. Pass the message around, we need your help.
Class of ‘86 reunion
Calling all St. Mary’s N.S. pupils from sixth class of 1986 and all teachers in the school during this time – How do you fancy a 40 year reunion?
Potential dates: October 17th, October 24th or a date in November. If interested please email: [email protected] with preferred date. We will go with the one that the majority can attend.
Great Beach Walk
The Great Beach Walk for Down Syndrome Wexford takes place on Saturday 12th September, finishing at The Strand Cahore with burger and treats. Schedule for day as follows:
11am 3km walk old Bawn Car park Y25 PC79 to Cahore. 12.30pm 6km walk Morriscastle Car park Y25 RH98 to Cahore. 1pm 1.5km buggy friendly South beach car park Y25 A6R7 entrance to Cahore
Book the Walk and burger/treats or donate at https://www.donate.ie/event/TheGreatBeachWalk2026
Walking Soccer
Want football but at a slower pace? Try Walking Soccer at Killenagh Wanderers on Wednesdays from 7–8pm.
Perfect for all fitness levels—low impact, high fun! Cost €5 per adult. To join or for details: Tony: 083 1073163 or Matt: 087 779 8835. Please note: Astro-turf rule for footwear applies. All welcome
Réalt na Mara GAA
Men’s Walk, Jog or talk your way to 5K. Meet 7.50pm, every Thursday at the Church car park, Ballygarrett, All fitness levels welcome, come along, get active and enjoy the company!
Little Stars Nursery 2026 is back this year on Mondays 5.30-6.15pm on the astro. Boys and girls 4+ welcome. Contact Valerie: 087 6289327.
Killenagh Wanderers
The Indoor Astro pitch is available to hire for childrens parties and 5-a-side soccer. Contact [email protected]
Local Notes
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CARNEW
Retirement
We wish Fr Martin Casey PP Carnew the very best of luck on his retirement after 28 years in Carnew and thank him most sincerely for everything. God bless you Fr Casey.
Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Jim Roche (buses) Carnew Road Ferns who died recently.
To the family and relatives of Jim Finn, Cooraduff, Kilmyshal who died recently and was buried on Wednesday.
Coffee morning
Venie Kinsella is holding her annual coffee morning on Thursday 17th September from 9am–4pm in Carnew Community Care all proceeds go towards South Wicklow Hospice Homecare.
Lotto
Carnew GAA lotto was not won, numbers were 3,5,11,17, lucky dips were Conor Faulkner and Eileen Redmond, the next draw is 7th September and the jackpot is €6,200, tickets available in local shops or online.
Photography exhibition
Carnew Heritage Club will open a photography exhibition next Sunday August 30th at 7pm in Carnew Community Care.
The exhibition is titled “A Day in the Life of Carnew Heritage Day” and marks the 20th Anniversary of the vintage club. The exhibition will feature photographs from Carnew Heritage Day over the past 20 years, with photographs from various photographers. The exhibition will remain open in the Centre during the Centre’s opening hours. All are welcome to attend.
Heritage Day
Carnew Heritage Day 2026 takes place on Sunday 20th September. The site opposite Carnew Mart will have a large display of vintage cars, tractors, stationary engines and all sorts. A unique attraction for 2026 is a Beet Harvesting display with beet pulling by vintage machinery. Our entertainment section is back with music on the day by Aidan Clerkin and Paddy Treacy.
Carnew Heritage Day is one of the biggest vintage working days in the south east and promises to be a great day out for all the family, with admission only €10 and children free.
Bingo
The next bingo is on Sunday 6th September at 2pm in Carnew mart.
Social Dance
Next Social Dance in Askamore Hall is on Friday 4th September, with music by the great Alex Roe. Doors open at the earlier time of 8.30pm. Dancing at 9pm. Admission €10. Refreshments served. Thanks to Larry, Aaron and crew for all their hard work. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Askamore coffee day
The 10th anniversary coffee day in Askamore community centre, in memory of Mary Walsh, takes place on Sunday 13th September from 10am to 6pm. Proceeds in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. Special guest on the day with his ice cream van is The Big Noisy 99. Support a great cause have a coffee chat and nice treats on the day.
Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race
The inaugural Tomnafinnoge AC 5K Road Race will take place on Saturday 26th September at 11am, kindly hosted by Tinahely Riding Club, Coolboy, Y14 DA09. Sign-in desk opens at 10am. Register via Pop-Up (https://www.popupraces.ie/race/tomnafinnoge-ac-5k-2026/) or EventMaster https://eventmaster.ie/event/d59qinGSwV
See also https://www.tomnafinnogeac.com/fixtures or email [email protected]
COOLGREANY
Sympathy
The local community offer their deepest sympathy to Johanna Ó Tuama and family on the sad passing of a husband and father Diarmuid, whose funeral took place to after Mass in St Laurence O’Toole Church, Kilmacud, Co Dublin and afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. May he Rest in Peace.
Birthdays
Congratulations and best wishes to Sophie Breslin, Kilahurler on her 13th birthday on 4th September; also birthday wishes to Jack Scallan, Kilahurler on his 10th birthday on 6th September. Hope you both had a good birthday.
Golden Circle social group
We are taking names for our trip to Cavan from 11th to 15th October. Contact Gertie at 083 4042746 for more information as soon as possible.
May Byrne Community House
You may be interested in the following classes being held at the May Byrne Community House:
Potter Garden Ornament Classes – Classes take place on Friday evenings, September 4th & 11th, from 7.30pm–9.30pm.
You will be making and decorating your own pottery garden ornaments. Night 1: Birdbaths and Night 2: Mushroom Decorations. Cost is €40 per evening, this includes all materials and firings. To book call: 085 818 6426.
Crochet Classes – Classes take place Monday evenings, September 7th, 14th & 21st and October 28th, from 6.30pm – 8pm
These are intermediate classes and being run by Sweet Crochet. The cost for the 5 nights is €50, with all materials included. Places are limited. To book or for further information, contact Caroline on 085 157 3668.
Local notes
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