Spring Clean 2019

This weekend, March 29/30/31st is our annual spring clean weekend here in Askamore where we ask all of our local residents to get out & to get involved in picking up any rubbish which might be littering our beautiful area.

National Spring Clean encourages people from all walks of life to take pride in their local environment and to take action against litter.  The National Spring Clean aims to promote personal responsibility for litter and heighten awareness of litter and waste issues.  By volunteering for the campaign you can take an active role in improving and maintaining your local environment, by making it a cleaner and more enjoyable place to live in.

We all have a responsibility for litter and participating in the National Spring Clean provides an opportunity to get involved with your local community and take action against all the litter that spoils our environment.

All members of the community council have black bags and some gloves are available from them. Please get in touch with whoever is in your locality.

Don’t forget, we love photographs here in Askamore so if you get out & about, please take a before and after photo and post it to our Facebook page using the hashtag #askamorespringclean

Askamore – Brideswell: Ann Potignano

Askamore – Sliabh Bui: Stacy Gilbert

Ballycadden – Bolinrush: Helen Kearney

Bolinrush – Ballytarsna: Ger Blackbyrne

Brideswell: Davy Donohoe

Brideswell little: Jackie Christian

Brideswell – Ballyconran: Noeleen Deegan

Ballyconran: Peter Cooper

Ballyellis – Castlewhite: Mairead Kinsella

Donishall: Brian Buttle

Drummond: Margaret Nolan

Kiltilihane – Donishal: Sean Byrne

Kiltilihane – Askamore: Paddy Byrne

Park – Ballyellis: Larry Butler

Park – Ballyellis: Ann Butler

New Concrete

With thanks to an amenity grant received from Wexford County Council, yesterday new concrete was poured out the back of the hall which tidied up the back area and creates a new, safe, outdoor area for the marquee tent etc.

This could not have been done without the help of all the volunteers who gave up their time on numerous weekends to help prepare and complete this job.

Many Thanks to Peter Cooper, Adam English, Ger Blackbyrne, Sean Byrne, Padraig O Connor, Davy Donohoe, Paddy Byrne, Mick O Neill, Jason Kehoe, Seamus Kehoe, Stacy Gilbert & Ann Potignano.

ASK THE LOCALS

SAVE THE DATE

Have you got Oscars Fever? Enjoyed watching all the glamorous actors & actresses taking to the red carpet?

Never Fear, you don’t have to wait until next year for another great show of movies & style……….. Hollywood is coming to Askamore!

Save the Date: October 26th 2018

Wexford Springtime Walks

With springtime upon us, now is the perfect opportunity to get out and about to enjoy some of the fine walking trails that Wexford has to offer.

Ballyfad woodland walk is on this Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at 2.00

PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Irish Rural Link

30th January 2019

Irish Rural Link Urge Older People to Keep Safe and Warm during the Cold Weather Conditions

Irish Rural Link – the national network representing the interest of rural communities is urging older people to keep safe and keep warm during the cold weather over the next few days.

With snow in some parts of the country and freezing conditions expected to last for the coming days, we are urging older people to keep warm and avoid going out if at all possible.  Very often older people don’t leave heat on or keep fires going but they should keep house extra warm during this time and wear extra layers.

We ask that people that they call in on elderly neighbours to ensure they have enough fuel and food and not presume someone else is calling in on them.

We also urge older people to contact neighbours if they do need help with anything and not be afraid to ask and if they have a personal alarm to check it is working and have it on their person at all times.

People need to be extra mindful of older neighbours living on their own at this time.

Kilanerin Sustainability Fair

Mikel Murfi Play for Carnew

 

Theatre goers will be delighted to hear of an upcoming theatre treat in January. Coláiste Bhríde are delighted to announce that Mikel Murfi will perform his new play “I Hear You and Rejoice”,in St Brigid’s Hall Carnew on Thursday 31st January for one night only. This play is a sequel to his previous play “The Man in the Woman’s Shoes”. He has toured in London, New York and Edinburgh with this new play so it will be great to see him return to our local community. 

Tickets will cost €16 each and will include a cheese and wine reception. They can be booked by calling 086 8500607 or calling into the school reception.

Table Quiz

Aoife & Stephen Kehoe are holding a table quiz this Friday 11th Jan in aid of “youth of ferns diocese” for World Youth Day 2019.

It is taking place at 8:30 in Askamore Hall and is only €20 per table. All Support would be much appreciated so why not come out and join in!

Incoming Officers

Following a Community Council meeting the new officers for the coming year have been elected.

Chairperson: Helen Kearney

Vice- Chairperson: Brian Buttle

Secretary: Padraig O’Connor

Vice- Secretary: Margaret Nolan

Joint Treasurers:

Paddy Byrne & Ger Blackbyrne

The incoming officers would like to thank Paddy Byrne, Brian Buttle & Davy Donohoe for the Trojan work they have carried out during their terms of office.

Future bookings for the Hall are to be made directly to Ger Blackbyrne on (085) 883 8261