Bree-Galbally
GAA FUNDRAISER
Slaney Adventure Cycle 22km/ Kayak 1km/Cycle 4km and Forest Trail Run 6.5km takes place on Saturday next, February 3. For further information and registration see Ballyhogue GAA Facebook. Prizes €300 prize money for best male and female.
MACRA NEWS
Best wishes to the Capers team taking part in the all-Ireland Finals in Mallow, Co Cork on Saturday night next, February 3. The Bree Show, representing Wexford and Leinster, will be on stage first of six shows competing from Cavan, Tipperary and Cork (3) on the night.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Best of luck to the two chess teams competing in the county final on Thursday next, February 1. Anyone interested in boys under-10 Indoor Soccer, under-8-16 Art, under-10-16 Model Making, under-10/under-12 Handwriting, under-14 Quiz, under-9-15 Gymnastics, under-8-16 Swimming or under-11 Mini Rugby should contact area secretary Clare Doyle at 087 4151350 as entry closing dates are fast approaching.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree are now accepting enrolments for September 2018. Enrolment packs can be collected at the school office or you can call the office (053 9247725) for a pack to be posted out. Please return the completed enrolment forms by January 31.
The school is also seeking information for potential enrolments for future years. Please contact the school office to let us know.
BREE AC
Well done to the three Bree AC teams who won medals in the Co Cross Country Relays in Wexford Town on recently. Gold medals winners were the boys under-10 team of Jayden Kenny, Shane Laffan, PJ Breen and Jack Doyle. Silver medal winners were the under-12 team of Keira Wilson, Ciara Laffan, Maura Doyle and Katie Doyle. Bronze medal winners were the girls under-10 team of Riona Kehoe, Lea Bolger, Sofia Furlong and Meave Hennebry.
Best wishes to those taking part in day one of the Leinster Indoors in Athlone on Saturday, February 10. Closing date is Monday, February 12, for Days 2 and three of the Leinster Championships. See Athletics Leinster website for details of programme.
Club Registration for 2018 is now due. Contact 087 4151350 or check out our Facebook page for further details.
SMART FITNESS
Smart Fitness continues each Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 p.m. and on Friday morning s at 10.45 a.m. in Galbally Hall. There is a beginners session ‘Get Fit Swinging’ on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. This is suitable for total beginners and those with a basic fitness level. They have a seven-week weightloss challenge running at the moment.
A new Saturday morning Bootcamp takes place at 10.30 a.m. for one hour training and a cuppa or a healthy shake afterwards. For further details contact Collette at 086 3927655 or Facebook ‘Smart Fitness with Collette’. Cost is €7.50 for one class, €13 for two classes or €20 for any three classes.
BREE PARISH JOURNAL
Bree Parish Journal No 18 is now on sale. The journal covers many of the events and activities in the area over the past two years as well as a number of items of historical interest. The cost of the journal is €8 and it is available in Byrnes Bree, Keeleys Ballybrennan, Londis Tomnalosset, Mace Killurin, Kavanaghs and Greenes Clonroche, Freeman’s Oylegate and also in the Bookshops in Enniscorthy and Wexford.