Glenbrien
VILLAGE RENEWAL GROUP
Wexford County Council proclaimed Glenbrien Village Renewal Group as ‘Highly commended’ winners. The prestigious winning award was part of ‘Keep Wexford Beautiful’ 40th anniversary in the ‘Best new entry’ category.
The honour was bestowed in the Ferrycarrig hotel on Tuesday, November 15, at a major event hosted by Environment section Wexford County Council attended by over 500 invitees from a large range of voluntary community activists drawn from the entire countywide. Mr Paddy Kavanagh MCC was chairman for the event and Mr Willie Kavanagh MCC kept a close watching brief for local community organisations.
The AGM of Glenbrien Village renewal group will take place at 8 p.m. on Monday, November 21, in the Old school centre Glenbrien. All who wish to participate are welcome. Bringing forward the main project of a children’s playground is the work in progress. The inaugural setting up of a residents association is also on the agenda in order to establish structures for accessing grant aid.
COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT
Glenbrien Community Text Alert are holding the final collection evening to gather the subscriptions for the coming year. This will be held on Tuesday, November 22, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Old School Centre. The subscription for 2017 is €5 per phone.
Your annual subscription is essential to the continued successful operation of Text Alert in the community so please spread the word to your neighbours and friends. Please note that we will not be calling house to house to collect the subscription but if you are unable to attend please contact a committee member – Pat Sludds, Theresa Shanahan or Mary Kehoe. New members will be required to pay €20. Many thanks to those members who have already renewed and welcome to all our new members. camogie club news the camogie club AGM will take place on Sunday, November 27, at 7 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. On the night we will also have samples of our new club jerseys which will be available for everyone to buy. Orders will be taken on the night and deposits will be required. More details on club Facebook page.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Carol Heffernan is selling the Jack and Jill Christmas Cards again this year, they are €6 for a pack of 12 and if anyone would like to buy some they can contact her at 087 7921098.
AWARD WINNER
Congratulations to Fiona Doran Kilcotty who won an award at the CCMA industry awards in Dublin last week. Fiona was nominated by her employer Sunlife Financial based in Waterford in the category for Industry Support Professional of the year. Over 40 companies were represented on the night and it’s a great achievement for Fiona to have been in the top three in her category.
KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMP
Breanna Sludds Keane took part in the World Championships Kickboxing in Dublin along with her other Dynamic Kickboxing Acadamy Students over the Halloween Break in City West. She not only brought home a medal but two Bronze and Gold in her age group. Hard luck to Christopher Kelly who did not manage to qualify. Breanna is one to watch – a huge acheivement for this lady and her family and friends are so proud of her.