Happenings in the Clubs St. Paul’s AC News

by Eoin O’Neill PRO

Sunday February 14th saw a number of the senior athletes in action in a couple of different events. In Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny, Ger Maloney put in a terrific performance to claim 19th position in the Leinster Cross Country 10 km. This race had a high calibre field from across the province and a top 20 finish is worthy of high praise. Well done Ger on a superb outing. In Enniscorthy, Derek Curran, Peter Connick & Eoin O'Neill all took part in the MySport 10 K road race. On a hilly course, all 3 put in fine performances finishing in commendable times for the first outing of the season. Well done to all for the efforts to date & keep up the training!

Tagoat Day Care Centre News

Get well wishes: All at the Centre wish all of our patrons who are unwell at the moment a very speedy recovery, and we hope to see them all back at the centre as soon as possible.

Raffle: 1st place Cassie O'Brien, 2nd place Cassie O'Brien again and in 3rd place was Jim Carthy.

C.E. Scheme: Our Fás C.E. Scheme is due for renewal soon, and we have a number of vacancies, for further information or an application form, please contact Martina on 053-9132624.

Local notes: If you have any items you wish to include in the Tagoat notes we would appreciate if you could have them in to us by 10 o'clock Monday morning. We can be contacted on 053-9132624.

Ash Wednesday: We will be having Mass and blessed ashes this Wednesday 16th at 12 Noon.

Table quiz:  We are in the process of organising a table quiz in the near future, watch this space for time and place and don't forget to start

St. Helens Bay GC,

by Jean O'Kennedy Ladies Committee PRO

'It was a great weekend for golf in St. Helen's Bay Golf Club, Saturday was really lovely with beautiful spring weather albeit a little chilly.  There was a great turnout by all to take part in the final round of the winter league.  In tandem with the winter league a singles sweep was also run with Leonie Furlong (16) playing some excellent golf to win on 26 points.  On Sunday again Leonie was in flying form, never giving up on the challenge, and winning with 25 points.  Leonie played lovely golf with 2 pars and 1 birdie during the course of the 12 hole singles sweep.  In second place came Martina Noonan (28) on 24 points.  All players enjoyed playing on the front 9 which is in great condition.'

Results: 12 hole sweep

1st L Furlong (16) 25

2nd M Noonan (28) 24

St Helens Bay GC –

By Alan Howard Gents Committee PRO

Winter League Report after Round 8 - Sat 13th February:- Bossy Breda's qualified for the semi-final on Sat 27th February in which they will play the winners of the play-off on Sat 20th Feb between Helena's Howlers, Parkinson's Preachers and Levin's Leaders.

Furlong's Furies qualified for the semi-final on Sat 27th February in which they will play the winners of the play-off on Sat 20th Feb between Lynch's Lurchers, Noonan's Soldiers and Bernie's Bruisers.

Well done to the eight teams who qualified to go forward to the play-offs or semi-finals. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the eight rounds and persevered despite the challenging weather during the past few months. There is a Singles Stableford on Sat 20th, entry to which is complimentary for players whose team did not qualify for the play-offs or semi-final. A very special thanks go to the Winter League organising team.

Saturday 13th February - Singles Sweep Stableford (11 holes) 1st Mark Corish 26 points (countback) 2nd Bernard Cahill 26 points Seventy players enjoyed a lovely day's golf. Congratulations to Mark and Bernard. 

Sunday 31st January 2010 - Singles Sweep Stableford (11 holes) 1st Fran Anderson 26 points (countback) 2nd Pat O'Brien 26 points

Gross: John Holt 20 points Forty players ventured out on Valentine's Day in lovely weather conditions. Well done to Fran, Pat and John.

Wednesday Club - 10th February Singles Stableford (11 holes)

1st Padraig Tiernan 31 pts (includes 7 bonus points)

2nd Paddy Kearns 29 (includes 5 bonus points)

3rd Shay Thornton 29 (includes 7 bonus points)

4th Tony Naughton 29 (includes 9 bonus points)

The largest turnout of the season so far enjoyed excellent weather and course conditions which reflected the high scoring.  The Wednesday club is open to all St Helens Bay Golf Club members so come along at 10.00am each Wednesday for the draw. New players are most welcome.

Fixtures next week:

Weds 17th Feb: Wednesday Club - meet at the clubhouse at 1000am

Fri 19th Feb: Friday Wine Competition

Sat 20th Feb: Winter League Play-off (Singles Stableford competition for non-qualifiers)

Sun 21st Feb: Singles Stableford

See the Club web-site www.sthelensbay.ie for further details

Rosslare Rangers A.F.C

By Corinna Sheil, P.R.O

Rosslare Rangers Gym News: The Gym is now open 7 days a week (9am - 2pm and 5.30pm to 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 1pm Sat/Sun). Membership fees are:

Single €220.00 per annum €160.00 per 6 month

Couple €380.00 per annum €260.00 per 6 month

Family €480 per annum    ¤315 per 6 month  (2 ad & 2 Ch over 16 years)

Disabled/Student/OAP €165.00 per annum €120.00 per 6 month

Single session €10.00 per hour

Registered Rosslare Rangers "Players"  €70.00 per annum

Registered Rosslare Rangers Committee Members/Managers  €165.00 per annum

Membership includes a reduced rate of 50% for a single swim at the St Helen's Hotel Swimming Pool.

There are three trainers, one of which who will be there to help you with any enquiries, or help with a fitness programme, whenever the gym is open.  If you have any suggestions or notices which you wish to share with us, please do not hesitate calling in or contacting us as below. Any enquiries please call in to see us or phone:  053-91-78787/087 2532944 or e-mail:  rosslarerangers@yahoo.com.

Results: Sunday 14th Feb 2010

Premier: Duncannon 2-1 Rosslare Rangers. Scorer: Cully

Division 2A: Rosslare Rangers 2-2 Fastnet Rovers

Ladies: Rosslare Rangers 0-1 Ferns United (B).

Fixtures: Sunday 21st Feb 2010

Air Con Mech Wexford Cup 3rd Round: Shelburne V's Rosslare Rangers at 11am.

Duncannon V's Rosslare Rangers (B) at 11am.

Ladies: No Fixture.

St. Mary’s GAA

by Tommie Carroll PTO

Draw for the 8th February

There were 0 winner of the jackpot, The numbers were, 3, 6, 9, 30.  Bonus 38.  We had 0 match 3 winner. Next weeks Jackpot is €9400

Draw for the 15th Feburary

There were 0 winner of the jackpot, The numbers were, 2, 5, 10, 26. Bonus 33. We had 1 match 3 winner Katie and Aaron Lawlor. Next weeks Jackpot is €9600

Membership Night: A membership night for all players – adult and underage, out-going members, parents and those wishing to join the club or gym is being held on Friday 26th February @ 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the “Paddy Roche Centre.” This is the night when all membership should be paid. Please note players cannot participate with the club until their membership has been paid. Membership can be paid in full or by standing order. For further information please contact Kevin Power (087-2239860) or Trish Kavanagh- for underage (087-2771168).

Championships: The start of the underage c’ships is not too far away. Our minors and juveniles start their c’ship campaigns in early to mid March. All players will be contacted by their management teams in the coming days.

Beginners, U-8, U-10, U-12 & U-14 training will be starting back at the beginning of March. All players and parents will receive notification in due course.

GAA Quiz & Education Book:

A new GAA booklet has become available and is on sale through the club. This book gives every child a chance to win some great prizes and also educates the child on all aspects of the association (on and off the field). There are loads of competitions to be entered and won. This booklet is design to interest children of all ages with colour recognition, geography tasks, spelling & team colours. The book costs €5 and is available from Trish Kavanagh (087-2771168). All players are encouraged to purchase their copy early to avoid disappointment.

GAA Lotto Tickets: Anyone who bought Lotto tickets in Tagoat post office can now buy them in the XL shop in Tagoat. 

Documenting Rosslare

The next meeting of the Documenting Rosslare Video Group will be held on Wednesday 24th February at 7pm in The Railway Social Club where amongst other topics we will be discussing our plans for the months ahead and in particular our participation in the forthcoming Rosslare Harbour/Kilrane Summer Festival. We are always keen to recruit new members, so if you feel that you would like to join us and learn new skills please come along to this meeting where you will be made very welcome.

Active Retirement

By Pat Kinahan PRO

Whist: in the Railway Social Club

Tuesday 2.30 to 4.30.  All are Welcome

Bowls: Thursdays 2.30 to 4.30

in the Railway Social Club.

All are Welcome

Knitting and Sewing Club at

Harbour View Hotel Fridays

10.30 to 12.30. Joining fee €5.00 and €1.00 per session, which does not include tea or coffee, available to buy in The Harbour View Hotel. All are Welcome.

May Holiday to Macroom 5 nights and 6 days, 23rd to 28th May. Some rooms are still available Deposit €50.00.  Contact John Wickham 9161954.

Patrick's Day Lunch, 17th March

1pm in Harbour View Hotel Price €13.00 per person Names of people interested will be taken at March 2nd meeting including money for lunch

Line Dancing

27th February and 6th March St. Helen's Bay Country Nights - Line

Dancing, Music and Quiz.  All are Welcome

Ferns Assisted Pilgrimage to Lourdes Fundraiser

A Draw and Dinner Dance will take place on Friday 5th March 2010 At 8pm sharp in Ferrycarrig Hotel. Proceeds are in aid of the Ferns Assisted Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Music by Theresa and The Stars

Tickets are available at €20.00 from

Michael Jordan, 087 2379035,

Clonard Parish Office 91 23672 or

Margaret Purcell……….91 41060

House for Sale

2 bed Terraced House for Sale, Ros Mor, Rosslare Harbour, Includes many extras, Fitted Kitchen including all appliances, Carpeted and tiled, Fitted wardrobes, Electric Shower. Only €139,000.00 (thousand euro)

To View call (087) 6102245

Vintage Vehicle Run.

On Sunday 7th March 2010.   Registration from 12 noon At Goffs Recycling Plant in Kilrane. The run will start at 1pm sharp and will go from Kilrane to Killinick and back to Kilrane via the back roads. Refreshments served afterwards in the Cannon Lennon Community Centre. Entry fee is €20 per vehicle all proceeds going to 6th Wexford Tuskar Sea Scouts. For more information please contact 0851480499

Ballycogley Players Drama

A reminder that The Ballycogley Players will perform "Eclipsed" by Patricia Burke Brogan next Thurs 25th & Fri 26th Feb at 8pm nightly in Wexford Arts Centre. Set in 1963 in a convent laundry for penitent women. The author a former nun, worked in an institutional laundry when she was a novice. Eclipsed was inspired by the practice - which started in the time of the Famine, and lasted well into the 1960s and even longer - of making pregnant and unwed Irish mothers work as 'penitents' in church-run laundries. Supervised by nuns who regarded these women as mindless vessels of evil, the women were treated as virtual slaves and their infants were forcibly put up for adoption. Book your tickets for the performance by calling 053 9123764. 

St. Ruan Church,

Kilrane

Sun Feb 21, 8.30am Mass

Mon Feb 22, 9.30am Mass

Tues Feb 23, 9.30am Mass.

Wed Feb 24, Vacant

Sun Feb 28, 8.30am Mass of second Sunday of Lent

St. Patrick Church, Rosslare Harbour

Sat Feb 20, 7.00pm Vigil Mass

Sun Feb 21, 10.30am Mass

Wed Feb 24,

10.00am to 2.00pm: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

Thur Feb 25, Morning Prayer, and Holy Communion.

Fri Feb 26, 9.30am Mass

Sat Feb 27 7.00pm Vigil Mass of second Sunday of Lent.

Sun Feb 28, 10.30am Mass