Glenbrien

TEXT ALERT AGM

We will be holding our AGM on Tuesday, October 18, at 8 p.m., in the Old School Centre Glenbrien. Our liason Guard will be in attendance on the night to talk about safety in the community and in our homes coming in to the winter months and to answer any questions that you may have.

As Sgt. Paddy Carley said when the group was established last year, it is everyone’s safety at hand and it should be not be left up to a small group of people, so it is important that we get a good turn out on the night. Everyone’s attendance is important. Please spread the word to your neighbours and friends. We look forward to seeing you all on the night.

ROSARY RALLY

You are invited to participate in a nationwide Rosary Rally which will take place locally at the Grotto in Glenbrien on Saturday, October 15, a 4 p.m. Please come along and bring a friend. Families especially welcome.

GAA NOTES

The club wishes MJ and the intermediate hurlers the very best of luck in the county final on Saturday October 15 when they play Adamstown. The match is at 2 p.m. in Wexford park and we hope everyone will come out and support the lads. social dancing

The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community Centre is Sunday night, October 9. Music is by ‘Unity’, dancing from 9.30 p.m. and admission is €8. Unity have played in Oylegate nearly 12 months ago and were very popular so they make a welcome return. Come along and enjoy a lovely night of music fun and dancing and taste the usual delicious refreshments.

CHURCH CLEANING

Anyone interested in helping with the cleaning of the church, please come up to the church on Monday night next at 7 p.m. New groups and times for cleaning the church will be discussed then.

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

The school will host a Jersey Day in aid of GOAL next Friday, October 14. All donations will be greatly received.

Christmas Shoebox Appeal: This year we will be facilitating the collection of boxes for the Christmas Shoebox appeal for anyone who is interested. Leaflets are available in the school office. Boxes may be dropped into the school during the week following the midterm break.

Witch Walk: This year’s Halloween extravaganza will take place on Friday, October 28. A Sponsored Witch Walk will begin at 10 a.m. and all the children will parade around the village. There will be scare stations where the children will stop and perform Halloween Songs and poems. We invite everyone to dress up, come along and enjoy the fun.