Around the Districts: Our Lady's Island to Rosslare Harbour

Irish Independent

23-07-2025

Community Coffee Shop
The Community Coffee Shop is open on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tuesday Community Charity coffee mornings (10.30 Noon) continue
Split-the-pot
Congratulations to Ellie Slevin on winning €60 in last week's split-the-pot draw. Envelopes are available in O'Doherty's Londis and the Community Coffee Shop. Your support is very much appreciated.
Save Our Lake Campaign
A Public Meeting this Thursday, July 24, in the community centre at 7.30 p.m. Talk by Jim Hurley. SWC 'The Perils and Prospects for Our Lady's Island Lake, followed by discussion.
Community Gift Shop
Open every day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.) We have a large range of cards including Mass Cards (Signed), birthday, Anniversary; Get Well Wedding and Christening Cards. Additionally, we have a lovely selection of gifts for all occasions. Phone [phone] for any enquiries.
Volunteering in the Community Coffee Shop
We are looking for volunteers who can give a couple of hours a week to assist in keeping the Community Coffee Shop open and running. If you are interested, please contact Angela at 087 4066977 with your details. Getting involved creates a great sense of belonging with a chance to get to know people and to give back.
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group meet every Monday 7 p.m., to 7.30 p.m. in Our Lady's Island Church to recite the Rosary.
Leo Carthy Weekend
All roads lead to Our Lady's Island for the August Bank Holiday Weekend for the annual Leo Carthy Weekend.
The festival kicks off on Saturday, August 2, with a variety concert in Our Lady's Island Community Centre at 8 p.m. The committee are delighted as part of the Fleadh Cheoil 2025 fringe festival and with funding from Wexford CoCo to welcome the all-Ireland Senior Champions 'The Bearthla Ó Flatharta Ceili Band' as the headline act of the night, following on from their victory at last year's Fleadh Cheoil competition. Also performing on the night will be our Local Lagoon Junior Choir, and our good friends Danescastle Music Gorup and Nick and Marty Kinsella. Members of the much-loved Ballycogley Players will also be performing a few comedy sketches on the night. Tickets for this concert are €12 for adults and €6 for children and are available on the night, on the door.
The festival continues Sunday, August 3, with a host of events taking place along the afternoon for the family fun day. There is a 6km fun run taking place with midday as the starting time (registration on that morning from 11 a.m. with adult registration €12 per person and a children's rate of €6). The Tractor and vintage Run which has been a well appreciated segment of the festivals programme over the last number of years returns this year. The run leaves at 1 p.m., with registration available from 11 a.m., €20 per vehicle with free refreshments. Also taking place from 1 p.m. there will be live music with a great range of local artists performing; with the legendary 'Theresa and the Stars' topping the bill from 2 p.m. Refreshments available from our community coffee shop and free kids' entertainment.
Over The Water
CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW
The 83rd (1940-2025) Castlebridge annual Horticultural and Agricultural Show will take place on Sunday next, July 27, in Castlebridge Community centre. Admission is €5 for adults and children are free. There is loads to keep everyone happy for many hours, from a bottle stall by Bridge Rovers soccer club, an ICA stand, a bric-a – brac stall provided by Barts Cancer charity shop, a Dog Show kindly sponsored by Decs Pets, a raffle, popcorn and candy floss, and to keep the kids entertained, Mrs Oddsocks and the pets corner sponsored by Blackwater open farm. There's also a tea tent to relax in and enjoy a chat over a nice cuppa and some home baking. There is also a kids fancy dress parade. the best dressed lady, best dressed gentleman and the glamorous granny competition. which is judged from the attendance on the day. Wexfords St Patrick's Fife and drum band will also be there on the day. The committee have also a Scarecrow competition so it's time to get creative and use your imagination and make a Scarecrow. This is a new addition in the last couple of years and it's lovely to see people's creativity in this section. So get yourself along to Castlebridge hall and don't miss a lovely relaxing afternoon.
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SCHEDULE OF SHOW
The Castlebridge Show schedule is available on their website and they are now taking entries. Please follow the link sites.google.com/view/thecastlebridgeshow the committee look forward to seeing you there. Doors open at 1.45 p.m sharp.
APPRECIATION
Castlebridge Day Care committe wish to thank Countess Ulrike Walderdorff, Artramon Farm, for her recent generous donation of €500. This donation, together with the donation from Crossabeg senior citizens committee, helps to ensure the continued provision of a weekly meal and get-together for the people of Castlebridge and the surrounding areas.
ITEMS WELCOME
News items such as marriages, births, meeting reports, engagements etc are most welcome for this column. You can email notes to [e-mail] or text to 086 1980775. Items must be forwarded by Sunday night of each week or by Thursday night in the event of a bank holiday weekend.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
Results of the Curracloe United lotto draw for Sunday, July 20, The numbers drawn were 18, 23, 24 and 26.There was no jackpot winner and three match-three winners, who each received €50, Mary Bolger, c/o Clubforce; Grace Forde, Ferrybank; Jonathan Tobin, Curracloe. Next week's jackpot stands at €3,000 and the draw will take place on Sunday, July 27.at 8 p.m in The Tavern, Curracloe.
Oylegate
Community Employment
The (CBOG) CE Scheme is currently recruiting for the following CE vacancy: Grounds Person – Oylegate-Glenbrien GAA Club, Rahale, Oylegate.
Further information is available on the Jobs Ireland website or by contacting the scheme supervisor, Rita Walsh at 053 9177696/085 8620294.
ICA Notes
Congratulations to the Oylegate Guild, who placed second. in an overall 'Special Occasions' Competition and first. in a Federation Competition '5 Herbs in a Jam Jar'.
Summer Painting and Drawing Classes
Painting and Drawing classes will be held in Oylegate Community Centre, beginning the first week in July. Drawing sessions: Tuesdays 10 a.m.=97midday (€15). Oil painting classes: Wednesdays 10 a.m. – midday (€20). All levels welcome. For more information contact Polly Maher at 087 3615980.
Church news
Recent Baptisms – Welcome into the Christian community Baby John Tony JT Quirke and baby Piper Eileen Mullins, who were baptised recently.
Weekly Devotions in Glenbrien – Everyone is welcome to join the following weekly occasions in our Parish: Every Monday at 6 p.m. in the church: Divine Mercy Chaplet (Devotion to the Divine Mercy); Every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the church: Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Every Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Grotto: The Holy Rosary Flower Rota for Church: Oylegate – If you would like to join the rota for the preparation of flowers for the altar during the year, please contact the parish office. Parish office Hours – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass Bookings – Please book anniversary Masses through the parish office during office hours. Charitable Donations Tax Back Campaign – This campaign was set up by the Revenue Commissioners to allow donations by parishioners to the parish by way of weekly envelope collections go even further. For every €250 that is contributed, the Revenue will refund €112 approximately to the parish. Forms are being sent out at present and you are asked to return your completed form at your convenience. If you have any query, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office at 086 8259842. Weekday Masses – Oylegate: Wednesday and Friday at 9.30 a.m. Glenbrien: Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30 a.m. Note: Should a funeral come to the church during the weekdays, any scheduled 9.30 a.m. Masses will be cancelled. Priest on Duty – Sunday night to Monday: Fr Denis Kelly, ph 087 9470513. Tuesday to Saturday: Fr Dermot Gahan, ph 087 2681010/Fr Jim Finn 087 2119151. Church Weekly Envelopes – The weekly Envelope collection supports the running costs of the churches in the parish. If you do not take the box of envelopes, you might consider making an annual donation by cash, cheque or by Direct Debit. Bank Details: BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE44 BOFI 906566 24140788. Please notify the parish office if you are setting up a Direct Debit. Thank you.
Gardens in Church Grounds
The Gardens are a place for people to visit for a quite prayer or reflection during day light hours.
Please no litter, no smoking, no alcohol, no drug use and no loitering after dark.
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.
Rosslare Harbour
Family Fun Day
Well done to all the organisers of the recent Family Fun Day in Rosslare Harbour. A glorious day and fun for all the family. A lot of hard work went into organising this great community event. Well done Bernie and all the team.
Sixth Wexford Tuskar Scout Group
In preparation for re-opening our local Scout Group in early September, we are looking for volunteer leaders who will receive full training in Scout Leadership. We are also looking for people to help out with fundraising by joining our 'Parents and Friend Committee. Please contact [e-mail] for further information.
Rosslare Hbr Kilrane Environment Group
The Rosslare Hbr Village Trail together with the Rosslare Hbr Cliff Walk are seeing exceptional numbers of walkers out enjoying the lovely weather and all that our locality has to offer. Our trails are busy, our parks are busy and the beach with its board walk and matting is being used and enjoyed by everybody. Again thanks to our volunteers who are regularly out ensuring that all facilities are properly maintained and looking their best.
WEEE
WEEE cage for small household electrical goods and a container for the recycling of fluorescent tubes is situated at the back of the Railway Social Club. It is open on Saturday mornings between 10 and 11.30 a.m., weather permitting. The Group's activities can be monitored on their FB Page Rosslare Harbour-Kilrane Environment Group.
The Bank Community and Enterprise Centre
The bank is open five days a week 9 a.m. 5 p.m. (lunch 1 to 1.30 p.m.). Please call in and have a look around. We have meeting rooms, a function room, offices to rent and a wide range of office and administrative services are available at very affordable prices. There are weekly activities already running in the bank, including weekly bingo. Check out the BANK Community and Enterprise Hub on Facebook for further details.
Wexford Fleadh Cheoil
Wexford's second Fleadh Cheoil will take place from Sunday, August 3, to Sunday, August 10. Everybody is welcome to this fantastic event which promises to be the best FC ever.