16-07-2025
Around the Districts: Clonard to Kilmore
Clonard lotto
Results for Wednesday, July 9. This week's winning numbers: 01 – 05 – 12 – 13. No jackpot winner. Eight match-three winners receive €94 each: Ann and Harry Kirwan; Tony Cleary; Catherine Flood; Ann Thompson; Mag O'Toole; Mary Hayes; Rachel Cleary, and Laura Stafford. Jackpot for Wednesday, July 16, €11,500. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are €2 each. Play online at with your local promoter or in the parish office. If you wish to become a promoter, please call to the parish office to have it arranged. Results are also available on from Thursday each week.
Clonard Bethany Bereavement Support
Drop-in service. Second Friday of every month in the Shamrock Room of Clonard Community Centre. Next Drop-In Service takes place on Friday, August 8, from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Have you experienced loss? Feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. This service is supported by trained volunteers.
Contact person
Our Clonard Parish Representative and contact person in respect of the Ferns Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy is Tom Aherne Tel: 087 6626915.
Church Notes
Please Be Advised. That all of our Liturgies are streamed live on the Parish Facebook page, church of the Annunciation – Clonard Parish.
Bingo Night
In Clonard Community Centre every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.).
The Acorn Shop
At Clonard parish office. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cards – Gifts – Mass cards – Sympathy Cards – Statues – Candles – Baptismal Candles – Prayer Books.
Contact Clonard Parish Urgently. Telephone 087 1708705/087 3880355. Please call these number/s if you have an emergency and require a priest urgently. V Rev Barry Larkin and Right Rev Monsignor Denis Lennon Co-PP's.
Eucharistic Adoration
In Clonard Day Chapel on the first Sunday of every month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please join us to pray for the unborn, disabled and elderly.
Adoration
Adoration takes place every Monday (including Bank Holidays) after morning Mass. Also, on the First Friday after Mass till midday. New Adorers always welcome, please leave your details in the parish office.
Clonard Parish Radio
All Church services are accessible on 92.9FM and on the Parish Facebook page – Church of the Annunciation Clonard Parish. Please inform people who are sick or housebound so that they can join us over the airwaves or online. Masses: Saturday Vigil Mass 6 p.m. Sunday: 9.30 a.m., and 11.30 a.m. Weekdays: 10 a.m. Banh Holiday Mondays: 11 a.m. Holy Days: Eve of Holy Day 7 p.m. Vigil. Holy Day 10 a.m.
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2025 Ferns Pilgrimage To Fatima
Led by Spiritual Directors, Fr Denis Browne; Fr Paddy Banville and Fr Frank Murphy October 9 for seven nights. €899 per person sharing. Direct return flights from Dublin to Lisbon. 20kg bags included. Return airport transfers to Fatima (Optional Wexford – Dublin Airport transfer). Seven nights Hotel Avenida, full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Full religious programme. Guided tour of Sanctuary and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Visits to Aljustrel, Valinhos and Santarem: (Site of Eucharistic Miracle). Optional: Travel Insurance €45 under 79 years/€65 80 to 94 years. Single supplement €245; Optional Wexford – Dublin Airport Transfer (Cost TBC). For information, please contact Fr Denis Browne 086 8926260 frdenisbrowne@ For bookings, please contact Joe Walsh Tours 01 2410800.
One Day Retreat
Lough Derg. September 13, 2025. Weekend trip to Donegal for the One Day Retreat on Lough Derg leaving Wexford on Friday, September 12, returning to Wexford on Sunday, September 14, Two nights dinner, bed and Breakfast in the Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon, coach travel and the day on Lough Derg €260. Contact Helen Kirwan at 087 6817648 for booking and details.
Bingo Fundraiser
In Aid Of Friary Roof Fund. On Friday, July 18, in St Joseph's Hall, Bishopswater at 8 p.m. Double – €15, Single €10, Baby €5. Prize money from €50 – €200.
SVP summer collection
Clonard conference of SVP will hold their summer collection at all Masses on the weekend of July 19/20. Any support you can give us would be much appreciated to help needy families in the parish during these challenging times. Should you miss the collection, donations can be left into the parish office. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Pilgrimage
Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage To Knock Shrine. The annual Pioneer pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday, July 20. Prayers will be offered at Our Lady's Shrine for all who work in alcohol and drug treatment centres around Ireland. Contact Fr Robert McCabe via prayer@ for further details.
Crossabeg
GAA LOTTO
Crossabeg-Ballymurn GAA lotto numbers for Wednesday, July 9, The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 12 and 27. There was no jackpot or match-three winners. There were two lucky-dip winners who each received €25, Niamh O'Gorman and James Jackman. The next draw will take place today, Wednesday, July 16, and the jackpot stands at €12,000.
REGATTA
Following on from successful Regattas at St Kearns and Edermine, attention now turns to our local Regatta at Ferrycarrig which takes place on Sunday next, July 20, and then it's the turn for the Killurin Regatta which takes place on Sunday, July 27.
BLOOD DONATION CLINIC
The Blood Donation Clinic will be in attendance at the Talbot hotel, Wexford, today, Wednesday, July 16, and again on Thursday, July 17, from 3.45 p.m. to 8 p.m each day. You can check your eligibility and book your appointment at or call 1800 222 111.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our deepest sympathy to Gary Quinn, Newcastle, Crossabeg, and the extended Quinn family on the death of his father, Arthur Quinn, Donishall House, Carnew, Wicklow/Gorey, Wexford, who died on Monday, July 7, and whose Funeral Mass took place in Askamore Church on Thursday, July 10, with burial afterwards in Tomacork cemetery.
Our deepest sympathy is also extended to the family of the late Michael Whelan, senior, Crory Upper, Crossabeg, who died on Sunday, July 6, A genial and gentle character, who would always love to stop for a chat and regale you with stories and yarns, he was a good neighbour and family man, who will be missed so much by his family and friends. Pre-deceased by his wife Peg, and brothers and sisters Nick, Johnny, Joe, Maggie, Anna and Molly, he is survived by his sons and daughters, Michael, Brendan, Des, Caroline and Trish, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Bridget and Olive, son-in-law Paddy, sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. His remains reposed at Mackens Funeral Home on Thursday, July 10, with removal to Crossabeg Church on Friday morning last for Requiem Mass at midday and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER
St Killian's AC held a very successful fundraising table quiz in Foley's pub, Crossabeg, on Friday night last. All proceeds will go towards work on the Throws area at the track at the community field. At the moment work is being carried out around the area in preparation for drainage work to follow. The quiz raised €1,425 and this is due to the generosity of sponsors, parents and supporters alike. M.C for the enjoyable event was Marie Kavanagh. The organisers would like to thank Alex and Fiona Wilson and Ken Foley for the use of the pub for the event, to each and everyone who supported the event, to those who sponsored the various Rounds, made donations, supplied raffle prizes and spot prizes. Thanks to BricksX Club, Wexford; Blackstairs Driving school; A & A Roofing; Anthony Doran Electrical; Edwards Coaches; Foot Clinic Wexford and Toenail Reconstruction; Name It Wexford; Barkers Wexford; Paco Wexford; Rag Tree Equine Assisted Learning; Fehilys Chemist Wexford; Talbot hotel; Kehoe Fruit and Veg.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
News items are most welcome. Email to tworedcow@ or text/call 086 1980775. Items need to be forwarded by Sunday night of each week or by Thursday night in the event of a bank holiday weekend.
Kilmore
Community lotto
The numbers drawn in this week's lotto were 1, 19, 25 and 26. There was one match-three winner receiving €200. There was no jackpot winner. Next week's jackpot stands at €9400.
Lifeboat Day Kilmore Quay 2025
Our annual open day and fundraiser will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday, August 3. Lots of family fun with games, entertainment, stalls, and refreshments at the marina and Lifeboat house. If you would like to have a stall in the marina area on the day, please contact Johnny at 087 7533611. Donations for the bottle stall in advance of Lifeboat Day accepted at the Lifeboat house between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thank you for your continued support, it is very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you on Lifeboat Day.
Thanks
Many thanks to all who attended the Marie Goodwin open garden event near Mayglass on Sunday, June 29, in aid of UNICEF GAZA. in aid of UNICEF GAZA, A total of €3953.55 was raised, we had a great crowd and a lovely afternoon.
Deaths
Sincere sympathy to Robin Matthews Ballyhealy on the passing of her mother and to Tommy Byrne Tullabards on the passing of his brother Ned recently. May they rest in peace.
Baby Girl
Congratulations to Elise and Robert Cousins, Ballask on the recent addition to the family.
Tomhaggard Novena 2025
The annual novena to Saint Anne will take place in Tomhaggard starting on July 18 till Friday, July 26, with Mass each evening at 7.30 PM in the Grotto with weather permitting. The Patron Mass will be held on Sunday day the 2oth at 2pm followed by our field day in Tomhaggard Social Centre. There will be no Mass on that Sunday evening. We are appealing to you all for donations for the bottle stall, the produce stall, the wheel of fortune and brick and brack. You can leave them in the sacristy before Mass or leave them at the parish office during the week during opening hours. All donations also greatly appreciated. Full details on website.
Outdoor Heated Defibrillator Cabinet
Cllr Frankl Staples provided funding for a new Outdoor Heated Defibrillator Cabinet for Tomhaggard Social Centre. The Original Defibrillator Unit was purchased and installed in March 2019, from community fundraising and Wexford County Council Enhancement Grant. It is a very important asset in the village and is checked regularly by Kilmore Community Responders. Many thanks.
Annual Society of Saint Vincent de Paul summer collection
The annual society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) summer church gate collection takes place after Masses next weekend (July 19 and 20). Since this collection is a crucial part of their fundraising efforts to support individuals and families in need within the local community, your usual generous support would again be greatly appreciated.
