Around the Districts: Marshalstown-Castledockrell to Rathnure

Emergency Number

The Emergency Number to contact Fr. Paddy, Fr. Tom and Fr. Billy is 087 2710478

Mobile Library

The Mobile Library will be visiting Castledockrell village on Thursdays 11th and 25th April. The time each Thursday will be 4.15 – 5p.m.

Thanks

Huge thanks to all who helped in our Churches in any way during the Holy Week ceremonies. Full report next week.

Prayer Groups

Castledockrell Prayer Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 8pm in the Parish Hall. They had Stations of The Cross in the Church on two Sunday afternoons during Lent.

Marshalstown Prayer Group meets every Tuesday morning from 9am to 9.30am (before morning Mass). All are welcome to attend one or both.

Family Masses

Castledockrell church a Family Mass is celebrated every month during the school year on the third Sunday of the Month. All families form the Pastoral area are welcome.

Notes Deadline

Notes deadline is now Sunday 6p.m. (time I need the notes by). Items received after that time will be included in the following week’s notes if date of event has not passed. It is 6p.m. Thursday before bank holiday. Thanks for your co-operation.

Mass Times

Weekend Masses in Marshalstown 7.30pm on Saturdays and Vigil of Holy Days and in Castledockrell at 9.30am on Sundays and Holy Days. During the week Mass in Marshalstown is on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am and in Castledockrell on Thursdays at 9.30am followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 10an- 12noon. Any change in weekday Mass will be announced at previous weekend Mass where possible.

OULART & THE BALLAGH

Bereavement

The sympathy of the community of Oulart and The Ballagh is extended to the family and friends of the late Jimmy Cleary, The Moate, Garrymile, who passed to his eternal reward on Monday 25th March.

Jimmy who was pre-deceased by his son James, is deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Betty, his son John, his daughters Cathriona, Annette and Theresa, his brothers Henry and Brian, his sisters Bridie and Martha, his grand-children, brothers-in-law, his sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

He was laid to rest in The Ballagh Cemetery on Wednesday 27th following Funeral Mass in The Church of St. John The Baptist, The Ballagh. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.

Draw Results

A number of the dancing duos, competing in Oulart-The Ballagh’s “Strictly Club Dancing” sold tickets for Draws that were held last week and the results are included in these Local Notes.

In Tommy & Sophie’s draw the winner of Two Tickets to the Little Blue Heroes Dance was Linda Smith , Carlow while Bridget Keeley-Power won Two Tickets to the Bree Country Festival.

Patrick & Jackie’s Draw

The Dominic Smith Electrical Voucher was won by Anna Mai Conroy, Edermine. The Halo Tiles Voucher was won by Robbie Kehoe, Ballycanew. The Ashdown Park Hotel B&B was won by Colin Garry while The Riverside Park Hotel B&B was won by Lar Prendergast, Glenagark. Mary Fortune, senior won the Kelly’s Hotel Meal for Two.

Jason & Bronagh’s Draw

Karen Ferguson won the signed Wexford hurling jersey while Emma Heffernan won the signed Camogie jersey. Anna Roche and Jimmy Nolan won GAA Cúl Camp Vouchers. Jenny Blake was the winner of the Trailer load of sticks, two bags of coal and kindling while John Gray, Blackwater won one tonne of coal.

Alan & Eimear’s Draw

Katie Leacy, Screen was the lucky winner of one tonne of sticks and twenty bags of kindling. All the draw organisers would like to thank everyone who helped in any way with their fund-raising, especially those who bought or sold tickets and those who sponsored prizes and they congratulate all the lucky prizewinners.

Dancing Final Results

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Strictly Club Dancing finals took place in Clayton White’s Hotel, Wexford last Saturday 30th March. Because of the Bank Holiday weekend the Local Notes had to be submitted on Friday 29th so the results will be covered in next week’s notes.

OYLEGATE

Church news

Trócaire Collection - It would be appreciated if donations to this year’s Trócaire appeal could be returned a.s.a.p. Where possible, it would also be appreciated if coins could be converted to notes.

Weekly Envelope Boxes 2024 - The Boxes are available for collection in the Church. Thank you to all who make regular contributions to this vital collection towards the upkeep of the Church.

You can also support this collection by Direct Debit or standing Order. Contact the Parish Office for further information.

Thank you to all who have made regular contributions over the year. This collection is vital for the upkeep of the Parish Church. Bank details IBAN IE44 BOFI 906566 24140788 BIC BOFIIE2D.

Mass Bookings - Please book anniversary Masses through the Parish Office during office hours.

Daily Rosary on webcam – Camolin Parish is now making a recitation of the rosary available on a twice daily basis at 9.30 a.m. and 8 p.m. This can be accessed on this link: churchmedia.ie/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-camolin or by searching for Camolin Parish on the church Media website.

Weekend Masses – Oylegate Church on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Glenbrien church on Saturday 7.30 p.m. and Sunday at 9.30 a.m.

Parish office hours – Monday and Wednesday 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration – Adoration takes place in the Prayer Room in Oylegate church on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – one. p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed sacrament takes place in Glenbrien church on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.

Car parking in Oylegate Church Grounds – The parking area in the church grounds is primarily for use by those attending church services, visiting the cemetery or Prayer Gardens. An increasing number of vehicles are now using the area for all day parking. This will limit parking space for funerals. Perhaps, it is time to ask for donations from those who are availing of this facility.

In general, proper regulations need to be put in place for all vehicles using the facility. Many are driving in the grounds at dangerous speeds. Some individuals are discarding litter from their vehicles which is doing nothing to enhance the overall appearance of the area. We should not have to continually clean-up other people’s litter who are availing of the facility for free.

RATHNURE

Rathnure St Annes GAA

Club Lotto: Jackpot Numbers drawn were 5,6,14,20 . There was NO Jackpot Winner. There were 7 match 3 winners of €29: Ann Casey, Mary Hickey Gurrawn, Noel Clince c/o Seller , Liam Clince c/o Seller, Michael Flynn c/o Seller Paul Brennan Grange, Eilish Costello c/o Bingo. Next draw is 26th March. Jackpot is €3,200!

Rathnure GAA Shop: Open every Monday and Wednesday night from 7pm to 8pm.

Rathnure Bingo

Bingo is played in the John Kelly Memorial Hall every Tuesday night at 8pm. Jackpot is €800 in 50 calls. It’ a great night out!

Killanne Development Group

On Saturday 6th April we will have Killanne’s Spring Clean, meet at Killanne Hall at 3pm, equipment will be provided. Return to the hall at 4.30 for Refreshments & Entertainment. All are Welcome!

We hope to see an improvement in the weather shortly and with that Killanne Development Group would be delighted with some extra volunteers to help out with the upkeep of the village. If you would like to help with gardening or other outdoor tasks in the area please text Paul 087 9107331. All help is appreciated, even an hour once off or every now and then would be a great help!

Dates for the Diary - Friday 3rd May: Killanne May Madness Event 7pm. Saturday 11th May: Darkness into Light Walk 4.15am.

Templeudigan Handball Club

Templeudigan Handball Club would like to thank all that took part in and those that helped out with our recent Tractor Run. Thanks to all.

Split-the-Pot

Congrats to Denis Walsh, Carlow, lucky winner of €390. Next Draw takes place on Tuesday 26th March at the Bingo. Envelops are available locally. Please support.