Events Guide

Anyone with information on an event coming up in the Ferns area can contact info@fernsvillage.ie to have it featured on this page.

See Regular Events below for more events in May

May

Ferns Area Community Games AGM

will take place on Thursday, 3rd May in the Courtyard, Ferns at 8.30p.m. It is vitally important that people attend the AGM as the present Committee will be standing down and unless new people come on board, the Ferns Area Community Games will cease to exist. So again, please come on the night if you want to keep community games alive in the Ferns area.

Motocross

The SC Youth MX will take place on May 5th and the SC Adult MX on May 6th in the Motocross grounds on Clone Rd. Events start at 11a.m.

Coffee Morning

at Jamesons of Rockspring on May 12th from 10a.m. to 1p.m. For directions, see posters in local shops. Enjoy a walk in beautiful gardens, relax over a cup of tea/coffee while also supporting Ferns Tidy Towns. Proceeds of the morning will go to the many projects undertaken by the group. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Meals on Wheels

fundraiser in The Courtyard on May 12th. Featuring Run for Cover and a host of local talent and a guest appearance from The Voice of Ireland's Kiera Byrne. Admisison is €5 with door and raffle prizes. A great night's entertainment will be had.

Ballycarney Charity 10K

A 10k road race will be held on May 12th in aid of Oxfam Ireland.The event has a permit from Athletics Ireland. Runners of all ability are welcome. they want to get as many people as possible taking part to raise funds for Oxfam. Meet in Ballycarney at 3p.m. Contact Jane 087-6799490 or www.runireland.com. Refreshments and prizegiving in the Ballycarney Inn afterwards.

Wexford Fleadh Ceoil

to be held in Ferns Community Centre on May 20th.

Ferns Dramatic Society

AGM will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd in Ferns Community Centre at 8p.m.

Drake University Choir.

St. Aidan's Parish Ferns would like to welcome The Drake University Choir from Iowa, USA, who will be performing on Thursday, May 24th in St. Aidan's Church at 8p.m. Entrance is free and a collection will be held at the end of the performance.

Ferns & District Active Retirement

Summer Break from May 27th to 31st. Deposits and names are being taken for the trip - staying in The Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. Trips organised daily. Contact 053-9366176

For events in June and later months - see bottom of page.

What's on in Ferns Community Centre in May?

Racket ball/Handball

will take place every Monday.

Bingo

every Monday night from 8.30 - 10.00p.m.

Parent & Toddler Group

every Tuesday from 10a.m. - 12.

Indoor Bowls

every Tuesday at 2.30p.m

Racket ball/Handball

every Tuesday night.
Irish Dancing Classes with Deirdre Furlong from 5.30 - 8.30p.m

Hip Hop Classes

- Anonymous Hip-Hop from 6.30p.m. - 7.30p.m.

Racket Ball/Handball

every Wednesday evening.

Line Dancing Classes

with Marie every Wednesday from 8.30 - 10.00p.m

Racket Ball/Handball

every Thursday evening

Music Lessons

with Bernie every Friday from 3.30 - 5.00p.m.

Hip Hop Classes

- Break It Down from 5 to 7p.m.
Handball/racquetball ally, pool table and music/dance rehearsal rooms open Tuesday - Friday nights. Other times by appointment - call Danny on 087-9961335. fernscommunity@gmail.com

Regular Events

For regular events held in the Community Centre see above.

Yoga at The Barn

The Old Deanery, Ferns. 5 week classes - €50. Booking essential as places are limited. Tuesdays 11a.m. Flow Yoga; Tuesdays 7p.m. Ashtanga Yoga; Wednesdays 7p.m. Yoga Fit; Therapeutic Yoga - call 087-3202660 for more information. Classes are given by Erika Behringer, a certified Yoga teacher with 30 years experience, trained and certified in Ayurveda Hospital in India.

Visit Ferns GAA website

Fixtures page on www.fernsgaa.com for details of matches our local club is involved in.

Calling young players!

All young hrulers nad footballers - training for under 6; under 8 and under 10 players is now taking place on Ferns St. Aidan's GAA Club grounds each Thursday night from 7p.m. All are welcome - just come along or if you prefer ring Padraig Dunbar in advance for under 6 and under 8 sessions (086-4094067) or George Warren re under 10s (087-9224740).

Weekly Bereavement Support Group

A non profit weekly support group for bereavement is facilitated voluntarily by a qualified Counsellor. Meetings in St. Aidan's Monastery, Ferns every thursday from 7 to 9p.m. For further details contact Julie at 087-7900989.

Ferns Toddler Group

Every Tuesday Main Hall, Ferns Community Centre 10 to 12 noon. Come along, allow the children to play. Adults can enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. Follow the Group on Facebook Ferns Community Centre page. Open to children from birth to school going age, all welcome - more info from Sinead 086-1713325 or Jan 086-6434231.

Ferns Parish Journal

is now on sale in The Community Centre, Scoil Naomh Maodhóg, The Discount Centre, Ferns Computers, Forests Bookshop and Bolgers Hardware. Also available mail order - email: fernscommunity@gmail.com. Proceeds in aid of Ferns Community Centre.

Bingo Fundraiser

Bingo books and special sheets available in small quanitities for fundraisers etc to clubs and charitable organisations. Contact PJ at Ferns Community Bingo. Ph 086-2401328 any time.

Racquet/Handball

Available Tuesday to Friday - call Danny, Ferns Comunity Centre to book the Alley 087-9961335.

Children's Parties

Is the weather putting a downer on your parties? Book Ferns Community Centre - two halls available with Bouncy Castle. To host your party, ring Danny 087-9961335 for full information and availability.

Traditional Irish Music Lessons

are now available in Ferns Community Centre on Fridays at 3.30p.m Al instruments catered for including: Tin Whistle, Keyboard, Guitar, Accordion, Concertina, Flute and Bodhrán. Contact Bernie 087-9841258

Clonee Ladies Football

Under 10 and Under 12 leagues starting shortly, all new players welcome. Training in Clonee for underage teams from 6.15p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Training for adult teams from 7p.m each week Tuesday and Thursday. All new players welcome.

June

St. Edan's Garden Fete

will be held on June 8th from 6p.m. in the Deanery grounds.

Patron, Procession & Field Day

will be held on June 10th. Procession will start at 2p.m. from the Church Car Park followed by the Patron and Field Day.

Motocross

the Irish Youth Motocross Championship will take place on June 30th, starting at 11a.m on the Motocross track on Clone Rd.

July

Ferns St. Luke's Sportive

This charity cycle in aid of St. Luke's will take place on July 22nd. Enjoy a leisurely round trip cycle, starting from the GAA pitch. Details to follow.

Doran's Bridge Horseshoe Club

will host the Leinster Open in July - date to be announced.

August

Ferns GAA Barn Dance

will be held on Saturday, August 4th.

GAA Blitz

at Ferns GAA pitch in August - date to be announced.

October

Gerard Murphy Memorial Vintage & Classic Run

will take place on October 7th. Events start at 11a.m.with the run starting at 12approx.

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