2nd July, 2023

Adamstown Parish Newsletter

Weekend of Sat 1st & Sun 2nd July 2023  

Volume 23   Number 24

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ADAMSTOWN LOTTO RESULTS

The winning numbers in the Adamstown Lotto draw on Monday 26th were: 3 – 8 – 12 – 30. There was no Jackpot winner including online players. The following two players matched three numbers and each got €100.Francis Power, The Leap & Mary Wickham, Raheen. The next draw is on Monday 10th July for a Jackpot of €15,000. Keep on buying the ticket – it could be you next time.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Work being done outside Adamstown N.S. to make it a safer place for children to access the school

The project was developed in partnership with the NTA and Green Schools. The focus of the front of the school works is on the prioritisation of safe pedestrian access to the school, improving school visibility through signposting and placemaking, and reducing vehicle congestion in the area.

These will be evident in the reduction of road width by widening of the footpaths in the ‘school zone’; raised pedestrian crossing at the school entrance, removal of the street parking at the front of the school and change in surfacing in the ‘school zone’. All parking for drop off and collections will take place in St. Abban’s Hall car park and the pedestrian routes will be used by parents and children to access the school.  The proposed School Zone will provide students a safe space to access school and highlight the presence of children. Adamstown National School is delighted to be the first school in County Wexford to have this extensive project carried out.  Expected start date is Monday 3rd July 2023.

ANCCR Area Development CLG (C.E. Programme)

ANCCR, Raheen, have vacancies in the following areas:

Raheen, Cushinstown, Terrerath, Carroreigh, Newbawn for;

Community Employment General Operatives.

Community Employment Childcare Assistant.

Learn a new skill on the job and get an opportunity of re-train with a professional qualification. In order to be eligible the following applies:

Over 21 years (in special circumstances 18 years) and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 12 months.

Ukrainians in receipt of jobseekers payment for 9 months.

Dependant Qualifying Adults on Jobseekers.

If interested in any of those positions, please contact your local Intreo Office, New Ross 051 440910,

Wexford 053 9165400 or phone Kay, CE Supervisor at ANCCR on 087 4144313. We love to hear from you.

LACKEN HILL 1798 MEMORIAL

Among the speakers at the Lacken Hill 1798 Memorial on Sunday 18th June was Thomas Callaghan, grandson of Pat & Kathleen Lawlor, Knockreigh. Thomas gave an historical account of New Ross FCA Pipe Band and its association with Lacken Hill.

ADAMSTOWN GAA CLUB

Over the next few weeks you will see several of these signs being placed throughout our GAA ground. It is a reminder that we within the Adamstown GAA One Club always give respect, get respect both on the pitch and the sideline.

Please Remember The Players are Children The Coaches are Volunteers The Referees are Human This is Not The All Ireland Final Show Respect & Have Fun Enjoy Your Day

WEXFORD LADIES FOOTBALL 2023   

1-DAY SUMMER CAMPS

Adamstown GAA Club – Wednesday 12th July

9.45am – 2.00pm

For Girls from the following clubs:

For girls born in 2011 & 2012

Adamstown   –   Ballyhogue     Clongeen    

Davidstown Courtnacuddy.

Registration closes on 10th July at 7.00pm.

Register Now at: https://wexfordladies.live/U12camps2023

SYMPATHY – VINNY POWER R.I.P.

It was with deep sadness the news came on Saturday evening last of the unexpected death of Vinny Power, The Leap. Vinny was well-known in the Adamstown area much further afield. Vinny was a kind and generous person with his time and a good neighbour and friend. We extend our deepest sympathy to his sisters Catherine, Jean, brothers Sean and David, his partner Ann, extended family, many relatives in the parish, neighbours and friends. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Abban’s Church on Thursday last with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

SPORT’S AWARD – Good Counsel College

Congratulations to Laurence Power, who received the trophy for ‘Most Improved Player of the Year’, and who was a towering presence in all the rugby victories throughout the Campaign.

GOOD WISHES ON RETIREMENT

Sending good wishes to Mary Howlett who has retired as secretary of Raheen National School. Mary has in her 22 years there been very obliging and co-operative to the benefit of Adamstown National School in all that time, in particular with rounders, camogie & GAA match arrangements. We wish her the very best and hope she has a long and happy retirement.

CHURCH NOTICES

IN MEMORIAM

Sat 1st – Willie Whitty, Ballagh (A)

Also –     Robert Barron, Junior The Leap & Kildare (A)

Sun 2nd – Joe Bradley, Glenour (A)

Also-       Ned Buckley, Brocurra (Month’s Mind)

Sat 8th – Eamonn & Martin Furlong, Greenview (A)

Sun 9th – Tom Walsh, Coonogue (A)

Also –      Jay Roche, Ballyshannon (A)

Tuesday 4th July 9.30am – Dick Fortune, Doononey (A)

Also Richard Junior & Cáit Fortune

Friday 7th July – 9.30am – Bridget Kiely, Glenour (A)

Pray for Betty McGrath, Adamstown (A)

Pray for Vinny Power, The Leap.

May they rest in peace.

Morning Mass each week day at 9.30am

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday from 10.00am – 1.00pm

Month’s Mind Mass for Kaye Whelan, (née Roche)

Wilkinson, Glynn will take place on Saturday 8th July at 8pm in Glynn Church. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

READERS OF THE LITURGY

Sat 1st July – Eoghan Greene.  

Sun 2nd – Sheelagh Delaney

Sat 8th – Liam Whelan.        Sun 9th – Callie Doyle

Sat 15th – Anthony McGee.  Sun 16th – Kathleen O’Connor

Sat 22nd – Cáit Bradley.  Sun 23rd – Kay Whelan

Sat 29th – T.J. McDonald.  Sun 30th – Sheelagh Delaney

CHURCH ALTARS & DECORATION

Thanks to the ladies from Adamstown for looking after the Church & Altars for the month of June, it is now the turn of parishioners from Ballyvergin/Glenour/Rathsilla for the month of July.

PRAYER GROUP’S OUTING

The Prayer Group’s final activity before the Summer break was a trip to Mount Melleary recently. It included a very interesting talk about the history of this wonderful place from Fr. Denis Luke. It was founded in 1832 by 64 monks who were expelled from the Abbey of Melleray in France following a revolution in 1830. The monks say prayers seven times a day, starting at 4.30am. The group attended those at midday. The day concluded with a short visit to Lismore, a drive through the beautiful Vee and a meal in Clonmel.

Thank you to all who came along and those who organised it.

WEXFORD MARTYRS – Feast Day Wed 5th July

The Wexford Martyrs were Matthew Lambert, Robert Meyler,

Edward Cheevers, Patrick Cavanagh, John O’Lahy and another martyr whose name is unknown. In 1581 they were found guilty of high treason for aiding in the escape of James Eustace, 3rd Viscount, Baltinglass, and for conveying a Jesuit and other catholic priests and laymen out of Ireland.

They were hanged, drawn and quartered in Wexford on 5th July 1581. They were beatified in 1992 by Pope John Paul 11

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN ROSBERCON IN 1887

The 18th September 1887 was an occasion of great celebration in Rosbercon on the opening of the new railway station. The railway linked New Ross with Dublin via Chapel and Macmine Junction prior to which the nearest rail link was either Mullinavat or Ballywilliam Stations. At the time there was little celebration in Ross as the big merchants of the town had fought hard and failed to have the station situated on their side of the river. Although the national railway system had reached Waterford and Wexford by the 1860’s, it took a further 28 years to reach New Ross.

In the 1850’s a rail link was proposed to connect Rosbercon with Thomastown via Inistioge and Listerlin, however this never materialised. The new Rosbercon line was an immediate financial success resulting in further plans to extend the line to Waterford, construction which commenced in August 1898. In its construction it employed 200 men and 40 horses and cart units. According to surviving records, the construction costs of Rosbercon Station were £1033,76. and an additional £235.00 for an engine turntable. The Red Bridge over the Barrow cost £21,234.00. The new Waterford link opened to traffic on 15th February 1904 with a station situated at Alywardstown. Another very important railway link for New Ross traders was the opening of the Waterford to Rosslare line in 1906 giving a direct link with the UK. In the 1950’s /60’s Rosbercon Station was a very busy place for almost all town trade and passengers. There was considerable movement of fertiliser, malting grain, roofing felt, cable, leather, beet and livestock all with a relatively small station area. The regular staff resided mostly in the village who worked hard and gave a good service. We can today thankfully look forward to seeing the old station and rail line site converted to a much-appreciated Greenway.

(Taken from Rosbercon Parish Newsletter)

IT HAPPENED IN JULY – 4th July 1776

The birth of American Independence is celebrated on this date, after a five-person committee – Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin and Robert R Livingston – drafted and edited a formal document announcing American’s giant step towards independence from Britain. Thomas Jefferson secured his place in history as the chief composer of the Declaration. Coincidentally, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both died on the same day – remarkably, on 4 July 1826.

(Pioneer Magazine)

PRAYER FOR THE WEEK

Heavenly Father, may I be given the strength to make all things new by the fire of your love, in my work and leisure, joy and sorrows today. Grant that I may seek your heavenly wisdom and share it with others. Amen.