Events& Classes
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Sewing Classes
New Terms In September and November
Own a sewing machine and don’t know how to use it? Learn how to operate and maintain your machine with confidence. This course will cover upcycling techniques, pattern reading and projects suitable for beginners and more advanced sewers. Attendees must bring own machines to class. Hand-outs, requirements lists provided by class tutor.
7 week courses.
€150 per course.
Contact Noeleen Ennis Hickey to reserve your place on 0864057567 .€20 deposit required for new attendees.
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Portrait Painting Sessions
Mondays - 2pm to 4.30pm
From Jan 25th
local artist Tony Robinson is gathering artists for a portrait art session. This is not a lesson, no tuition will be given. Just come along and draw/ paint a live model.
Spaces are limited so please contact Tony for availability on 086 237 2470 or if you would like to be a model.
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Social Dancing 55+
Mondays - 2pm to 4
For 4 weeks only
Sept 30th, October 7th, 14th and 28th.
No class 21st October
Free of charge!
Organised by Age Friendly Wexford and supported by Wexford County Council, join Declan in some gentle exercise, have fun and meet new people all while brushing up on your dance skills. Stay after the lesson for some refreshments and a chat.
No need to register just pop down or call 053 919 6386
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Rosslare Boxing Club
Returning End Of October
Mondays & Fridays - 7pm to 9pm
From Sept 9th to June
For children aged 8 to 18 years. A quality community/amateur boxing club based in Rosslare, offers opportunities for all children, youths and young adults in our community to grow in self-confidence, enable empowerment and promotes the welfare of all in an inclusive manner, with the aim to support each member to achieve their full potential. We now boast a top quality training facility in Rosslare Strand which provides for the needs of every aspiring boxer. Every level of ability is catered for in our closely-knit, family-like club where equality and fairness is paramount.
Contact Tracey for more info 083 831 5334
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Walking Football
From the end of September weekly
Every Tuesday Morning @ 11am
€4 entry, includes refreshments
Join Yvonne McGrath, FAI accredited coach, for a game of indoor soccer, there is only 1 rule, NO RUNNING! Improve and hone your foot work and ball skills and meet new people.
No need to pre register, just come along to see what its all about. For more info call Yvonne on 085 230 9233.
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Kids Drama Classes
From SHINE BRIGHT THEATRE
From Sept to June
Children’s Creative Drama Classes Rosslare Strand Community Centre.
3PM - preschool, junior and senior infants only
4PM - 1st, second and 3rd class class only
5PM - 4th, 5th and 6th class only
Contact Lisa Goold on 085 1532705 or email shinebrighttheatre@yahoo.com to book.
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Rosslare Strand F.C. Boys & Girls Soccer
From Sept to June
Tues: U9's - 6 to 7pm
Wed: U10's - 6 to 7pm
Thurs: U11's & 12's - 6 to 7pm
Sat: Soccer Academy 4 to 6yrs - 10am to 11am
Location: Soccer Pitch, indoors if bad weather
Rosslare Strand A.F.C Schoolboys/Girls aim is to provide a safe and fun environment for children to socialise and gain the skills and attributes to improve their soccer abilities. We currently cater for children from the age of four to fifteen who are coached from a number of qualified coaches within the club. Our ethos is that every child is treated equally regardless of ability and we aim to ensure that every child gets maximum enjoyment from the coaching and games. We are affiliated to the Wexford Schoolboy League and enter teams from short sided 5,7,and 9 aside to the full sided game. If you are interested in your child joining or indeed helping out in any capacity please do not hesitate in contacting us.
Call Kathy on 087 749 8056 or go to their facebook page.
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Craft CLub
Every Wednesday Morning
10.30 to 12.30
Join like minded creatives and share skills, learn new ones all while having a chat and a cuppa. All crafts welcome. Knitting, crochet, needle point, sewing, macrame etc.
Contact Sue if you need more info on 085 2866 983 or just pop down with your latest project and join in. Everyone welcome.
€3 per person, includes refreshments
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Spanish Classes
Spanish Classes for Kids
No Classes in the Autumn
Register your interest for 2025
Call Ernesto 089 406 1606 or email info@olalanguages.ie to reserve your place.
JPlay, Enjoy, and Learn Spanish at Rosslare Strand Community Centre. Engage in a variety of activities that blend fun and learning, including thrilling games, creative crafts, crazy golf, basketball, and an assortment of ball games. Our dedicated team ensures an atmosphere of joy and discovery, where kids can explore the wonders of the Spanish language through interactive sessions, Spanish songs, and engaging games. This class is the perfect opportunity for children to make new friends, embrace creativity, and embark on a linguistic journey in a picturesque setting.
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Kids Judo Classes
Every Wednesday @ 6.30 to 7.30pm
From Sept to June
With Judo children learn essential skills such as respect and self discipline and it also builds physical and mental strength. Taught by an accredited Judo instructor.
Contact Fabiola on 083 033 5866 to book your child's place.
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Badminton club
Every Wednesday @ 7.30pm to 9pm
And Saturdays @ 11am to 12.30pm
All year round
Grab your racket and come play. €3 per session. Come for the fun and stay for the friends. All levels welcome.
Contact Isobel if you need further information 083 033 5866
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Little Steps
Parent & Child Group
Returning in September
Thursday Mornings @ 9.30
€2 voluntary donation. Refreshments included.
Meet other parents and guardians just like you in our Parent and child support group! Chat, play and share. Refreshments are provided. Every Thursday morning at 9.30 in the community centre. A safe and supportive environment for you and your little one. No need to register, just come along.
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Art Class,
learn to paint with Oils
Returning End Of October
Thursdays - 11.30 to 1.30pm
Join local artist, Jane Meyler as she shares her knowledge in an encouraging environment with twenty years experience painting outside and in studio with oils and pastels.
2 hour classes, 8 week term. Spaces are limited so please contact Jane for availability on 086 164 7255.
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Kids Dance Classes
With CONFIDANCE PERFORMING ARTS
Thursdays
Junior Dance; Ages 4 to 8yrs - 4.30 to 5.30pm
Intermediate Dance; Ages 9 to 12yrs - 5.30 to 6.30pm
Confidance performing arts is a fresh new school located in South Dublin and now in Rosslare Strand. We offer a fun atmosphere, coupled with a well-rounded curriculum focused on inspiring dancers of all ages and abilities to strive for technical excellence and meaningful artistry. But most importantly - Our school aims to build on self-esteem and CONFIDENCE. What a better way to bring that out in your little stars than in a dance lesson! Our mission is to instil a great love of dance, while inspiring self-confidence, discipline and respect of the performing arts. We provide a solid technical foundation for the developing dancer.
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Adult Dance Fitness
With CONFIDANCE PERFORMING ARTS
Thursdays 6.45pm to 7.30pm
Get fit and have fun with Becky. All ages and levels welcome. To book your place register on the website www.confidanceperformingarts.com
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Rosslare Youth Club
Every Friday Evening 7pm to 9pm
We meet every Friday in Rosslare Community & Sports Centre. The club is open to teenagers in 1st to 6th year. We believe that there is a gap in the village where teenagers are left out, our aim is to make them aware that they are a valued member of the Community of Rosslare and to give them a safe place to hang out.
If you would like to join as a member or volunteer as a leader contact 087 133 4039. Check out their face book page here
ROSSLARE YOUTH CLUB was originally established in 1968 and was re-started in 2015.
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Beach Yoga
WINTER: Saturdays @10am
SUMMER: Wednesday @8pm & Saturdays @10am
€10pp
Weather permitting.
Great exercise for the body and soul. Meet on the beach near the cannons by the steps. Bring a matt and/or towel. Optional sea swim after class. Contact Eileen on 087 680 4279
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Kids & Teens Tennis Lessons
Join Emil Klosinski, a Tennis Ireland Accredited coach, for fun tennis games and intense training. For Kids aged 6 to 17. Weekday evening and weekends. Contact Emil to book your place. Spaces are limited.
Email emiltenniscoach@gmail.com or call 085 723 9738.
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Sunday 13th July 2025 @ 1pm
€5 per child
Access for All Garden
Grab your teddy and join us for a picnic. Prizes for best dressed and oldest teddy. Fun entertainment including face painting, puppet Show and balloon modelling from Shine Bright Theatre. Plus special guests! All proceeds raised go towards projects at the community centre.
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SUMMER FEST 2025
July 27th 2025
All the favourites will feature; the Dog Show, children’s rides and games, dance and music performances. We are also welcoming a wide range of local creative talents; art, photography, jewellery and woodcraft to name just a few.
There will be food stalls, cookery demos, BBQ, a bar and loads of live music!
Gates open at 11am on Sunday 28th July – we hope to see you there.
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Rosslare Dog Show 2025
July 27th 2025
During our annual Summer Fest, the always Pawpular dog show is back! Lots of fun categories!
Registration from 12pm. Show starts at 1.30pm.
€4 per category or 3 for €10
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Best Puppy under 12 months
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Golden Oldie
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Dog Handled by Child under 16
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Dog Handled by an Adult
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Best Small Dog
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Best Big Dog
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Best Mixed Breed
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Best Groomed
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Dog you want to take home
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Rosslare Dog of the Year 2025
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Annual Summer Draw
2025 Info Coming Soon
Draw Date: TBC
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Golf Classic
Friday 25th July 2025
@ Rosslare Golf Club
Team of 4 €160. Contact Jim to arrange tee times on
086 124 9308 or email ja.hennessy@hotmail.com.
All proceeds go to RCDA. Kindly sponsored by Kellys hotel.
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Bow Tie Dip
19th July 2025
Fundraising Event for Its Good 2 Talk. The Bow Tie Dip is a men only, bare all swim to raise awareness and funds for male mental health.
Contact bowtiedip@gmail.com or go to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Bowtiedip to donate
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Support RCDA
Help Support RCDA in their fundraising activities. Like many charities and community groups RCDA have been hit hard by the pandemic.
With all our annual fundraising activities cancelled we need your support more than ever to ensure we keep our doors open and be able to offer the wonderful facilities we have available in our beautiful village into the future.
You can simply make a personal donation by clicking on the button below or logging on to idonate.ie/rcda or you can also set up your own fundraiser to raise money for our community organisation.
Please remember we are a registered charity so if you are a business you can help us by donating. Our registered charity number is 17027. For anyone who makes a donation of over €250 in one year you can complete a CHY4 Form and we will submit this to Revenue to receive a further reimbursement on your generous donation.