FETHARD-ON-SEA
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Late Stasia Wallace
The death occurred last Wednesday of Stasia Wallace (née Roche) Templetown, Fethard-on-Sea. Predeceased by her husband Kevin, son Bernard, parents Katie and Paddy, brothers Pat and James, sister Peggy and grand-daughter Michelle.
Stasia will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving family, her daughter Mary, sons Willie and Pat, grandchildren Mandy, Jason, Claire, Katie, Padráig, Áine, Rose and Kevin. Son in law Liam, daughters in law Eileen and Patricia, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to whom sympathy is extended.
Funeral Mass took place last Saturday in All Saints Church Templetown with burial afterwards in the Old Cemetery Templetown. May She Rest in Peace.
Late Stephen Dwyer
The death occurred last Friday of Stephen Dwyer, Churchtown, Fethard-on-Sea. Beloved husband of Catherine and father to Emma and Adam. Predeceased by his parents Dick and Bridie, brothers Richie and Mickey and sister Rose. Sadly missed by his wife, children, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends to whom sympathy is extended.
Funeral Mass took place last Monday in All Saints Church Templetown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May He Rest in Peace
A Word of Thanks
A Word of Thanks from Fr. Tom Orr: “On this my last weekend with you, I wish to thank you for all the wonderful support you have given me since I came to minister among you. It has been a privilege to journey with you all in the times of joy and the times of sadness that life brings. To all who have worked tirelessly on various committees in the parish and those who volunteer and work behind the scenes, a sincere and heartfelt thank you. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.
“As I move on to Rathnure and the wider Pastoral area there, please be assured of my prayers and keep me in your prayers too. I wish Fr. Jim Doyle every blessing as he begins to minister here. I know you will make Fr. Jim feel welcome and support him as he begins to get to know you. I have told Fr. Jim that he is coming to a beautiful parish where he will meet wonderful people. Thank you so much for your kindness and your generosity to me, Fr. Tom.”
Templetown Pastoral Committee
As we say good bye to Fr. Tom Orr and thank him for the wonderful work he has done during his time in the parish we wish him all the best in his new appointment in Rathnure. We welcome Fr. Jim Doyle to our parish and we look forward to his ministry among us and hope that he will be happy here. Fr. Doyle’s contact details are as follows: Parochial House Number: 051 576653 Fr. Jim Doyle, Mobile Number 087 973 6913
Fethard/St Mogues GAA
Fethard played Horeswood yesterday evening in the New Ross District Junior B Football semi-final, if successful the Final will be next Friday evening.
The Junior B Hurlers will play Clongeen in the New Ross District Junior B Hurling Final next Monday September 7th in Gusserane at 7.30.
The Senior Footballers play St. James in their final group game in New Ross on Sunday 6th September at 3.15pm. The Senior Hurlers play Rapparees in Wexford Park on Friday 11th September at 7.30 in the relegation final.
Tintern Trails AGM
The Tintern Trails Development Committee invite you to attend their upcoming AGM which will take place on Monday 7th September at 7.30pm in Colclough Memorial Hall, Saltmills. The meeting will be an opportunity for the committee to report on developments of the walking trails to date and outline plans for future development. We hope you will join us at this meeting and share your ideas, give feedback on our plans or consider becoming a committee member. R.S.V.P. to email [email protected]
Green Road Gardens
Green Road Gardens Open Garden & Art Exhibition will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September from 10am to 5pm. Come enjoy a wander through the gardens, browse the local artwork and then relax with tea and home-baking in beautiful surroundings. Local artwork will be on display and available for purchase. Artists to be announced. Plants also for sale. No booking required, a great place to catch up with friends. Eircode Y34 WV91. Admission €10 including tea/coffee and cake
Ramsgrange Active Retirement Group
The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday 7th September in South West Wexford Family Resource Centre Ramsgrange Y34 DP26 at 2.30p.m.
Split The Pot
Congratulations to Oisin Doyle on winning the latest Split the Pot. If you’re not in you can’t win. Many thanks to all the local businesses who have envelopes and to Jack Butler for running the Split the Pot.
Day Care Centre Tuesday Treat Day
At St Louis Day Care Centre we want you to give yourself a day out and join us for our Monthly Tuesday Treat Day event on Tuesday 15th September 2026 from 11 am. We have music with Tony & Joe. Join in the Singing, Dancing and Craic. 3 Course Lunch served, cost 12.00 Find us in Ramsgrange Y34 H283. Ring to Book on 051-389509 Booking is Essential
Hook Pickleball
Hook Pickleball continues in The Hall, Fethard on Tuesdays from 2 to 3.30pm and Fridays from 7 to 8.30pm. Beginners welcome, free introductory session, all equipment provided. For more information contact Richard on 087-2890929 or Brendan 087- 2241147.
Shelburne Badminton Club
Shelburne Adult Badminton Club returns on Tuesday 1st September from 7.30 to 9pm in Ramsgrange Community School Gym. New members welcome. Spare racquets available if you want to try it out. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for further details.
Tuesday Treat Day
At St Louis Day Care Centre, we want you to give yourself a day out and join us for our Monthly Tuesday Treat Day. On Tuesday 15th September (from 11am) we have music with Tony & Joe. Join in the Singing, Dancing and Craic. 3 Course Lunch served, Cost €12. Find us in Ramsgrange Y34 H283 – Ring to Book on 051-389509 – Booking is Essential.
Ladies Fashion Lunch
St Louis Day Care Centre is hosting a Ladies Fashion Lunch on Sunday 4th October from 12.30pm at The Horse & Hound Hotel. Prosecco on Arrival, 4 Course Lunch with Wine, Fashion Showcase with local retailers Raffle Prizes. Cost €50.00 per ticket, collect at Centre. For more info call 051 389509.
GRAIGUENAMANAGH
Lotto Draw
The numbers drawn in the Graig GAA and Highview Athletic lotto draw on August 24 were 14, 22, 30, 31. There was no jackpot winner. The following received €30 each: Liam Doyle; Anne Marie Byrne; Barbara Earl; Tom Foley. Jackpot stands at €8,600. Tickets are available from any club member.
Graig Tidy Towns draw
Winners on August 27 were: 1st Prize – Alec & Brody, €415; 2nd Prize – Mary Quinn, €50; 3rd Prize – Jack Ryan, €25. Money raised through Tidy Towns jackpot will be used to keep the town looking well all year round. Draw takes place in the Abbey Centre at 4pm on Thursdays.
Mass times
Mass times for Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh: Monday to Friday, 10am; Saturday, 7pm; Sunday, 11am.
GUSSERANE
Lotto
There was no jackpot winner of the Tintern Lotto last week when the numbers drawn were 3, 8, 10 and 13. The match three winners were Darren Nolan of Campile, Eoin Conway of Coolroe, James O’Brien of Somers Way, Mary Cullen of Garrycullen, Martina Colfer of Forest View, Joy Whelan of PO, Naomi Quinn and Catherine Cahill of Boley. The jackpot remains at €20,000 and the reserve jackpot rises to €2,750.
Split the Pot
Winner of the recent St Leonards soccer club’s Split the Pot draw was Michael Bernie who collects €450.
Rounders
Best wishes to the Gusserane Men’s Rounders team who will play their All Ireland junior final in the GAA Centre of Excellence in Offaly on Sunday 6th September from 11am. Myshall from Carlow will provide the opposition. The club were delighted with the response to their Breakfast Morning last Sunday and would like to thank all those who supported the fundraiser.
Tuesday Treat Day
At St Louis Day Care Centre, we want you to give yourself a day out and join us for our Monthly Tuesday Treat Day. On Tuesday 15th September (from 11am) we have music with Tony & Joe. Join in the Singing, Dancing and Craic. 3 Course Lunch served, Cost €12. Find us in Ramsgrange Y34 H283 – Ring to Book on 051-389509 – Booking is Essential.
Ladies Fashion Lunch
St Louis Day Care Centre is hosting a Ladies Fashion Lunch on Sunday 4th October from 12.30pm at The Horse & Hound Hotel. Prosecco on Arrival, 4 Course Lunch with Wine, Fashion Showcase with local retailers Raffle Prizes. Cost €50.00 per ticket, collect at Centre. For more info call 051 389509.
HORESWOOD
GAA club news
Results – U12 hurling Horeswood 1-2 Ballyfad 7-4, Minor football: Horeswood 2-14 Craanford 6-6, U14 hurling: Horeswood 5-8 Ballyfad 3-18.
Fixtures – Wednesday 2nd September: Minor hurling at home to Craanford at 7.30pm. Thursday 3rd September: U14 football in Bunclody at 7.30pm. Saturday 5th September: Intermediate football v Cloughbawn in Grantstown at 4.15. Monday 7th September: U16 football in Bunclody at 7.30pm. Tuesday 8th September: U12 hurling in Monageer at 6.30Wed. 9th Minor football at home to St James at 7.30pm.
Chair Exercise
Chair exercise, and age and ability inclusive four week class for women will begin in Ballykelly Hall in September. Why not come and try out a free tester class on Wednesday 3rd September from 7pm to 8p. Contact Sarah on 087 0627563.
Handball/Racquetball AGM
Horeswood Handball/Racquetball will hold an AGM in the GAA Centre on Friday 4th September at 9pm.