Bree-Galbally
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The February meeting of Bree ARA will be held on Wednesday, February 20, in Bree Community Centre from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be the usual bingo, social and refreshments. Everyone welcome. Enquiries to 086 0747823.
HEALING METHODS TALK
Jim Brennan will give a onehour description of his healing methods in Bree Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, Questions answered and all are welcome. Free Admission.
BALLYHOGUE NS OPEN DAY
Scoil Mhuire NS Ballyhogue are delighted to invite you to our open day on Thursday, February 28, from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for 2019 enrollment. All are welcome and all attendees on the night will automatically be entered into a draw to win a €50 One four All voucher. We look forward to seeing you.
BREE BINGO
The jackpot is now at €700. Bingo kicks off at 9 p.m. on Tuesday in Gary Byrnes. €10 per book everyone is welcome.
CEP VACANCIES
There are a number of positions available on the Bree CEP scheme: Cleaner Childcare Facility Bree (1), Community Centre Caretaker/Cleaner Bree (2), Community Centre Caretaker/ Cleaner Galbally (1), Childcare Worker Bree (2), Childcare Worker Galbally (1), Clerical Assistant Bree (1). Applicants can apply in writing to the Supervisor, Bree CEP, or email breecepoffice@gmail.com. Closing date is February 22.
BREE MACRA
Well done to the Bree Macra debating team of Niall Doyle, Sinéad Doyle, Johanna Wickham and Áine Doyle, who have qualified for the National semi-final of the FBD Sponsored Debating competition. They beat a team from Cavan in round of sixteen in Clane, Co Kildare and defeated Kilmacthomas from Waterford in the quarter final held near Youghal. They take on East Laois in the semi-final in Tullamore next Saturday night.
PLAYGROUND MEETING
An additional meeting with a view to setting up a committee to take over the monitoring of Bree Community Playground will be held in Bree Community Centre on Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m. Phase two of this project will begin shortly. The support of parents of young children would be deeply appreciated. If anyone is unable to attend this meeting but would like to be of assistance to this committee, please contact Bree Development Group Sec, Clare Doyle at 087 4151350.
BALLYHOGUE GAA LOTTO
Ballyhogue GAA Club are delighted to announce a relaunch of the club lotto on March 6. There is now an even greater chance to win with the numbers reduced to just 28. Pick the right four and you could win or share our current jackpot of €10,000.
To celebrate the relaunch we are introducing a special offer for annual subscribers who sign up before February 15 As well as six lines entered into every lotto draw for 12 months you will get a free model county development draw ticket for 2019 with a chance to win cars, holidays and cash (2018 prize fund was €80,000) and entry to our annual subscribers Christmas draw with a guaranteed prize fund of €1,000. It is an annual subscription of €250 – This can be paid in a once off payment or €21/month by standing order.
Committee members have been alling to every household in the parish to answer any questions you may have and to get you signed up. In case we missed you feel free to contact one of our committee members. Details are on our website at ballyhoguegaa.com or on our Facebook page. Or for further details you can contact Damian Smith at 086 0481632 or Joanne Rochford at 087 3661527 or Cathal Byrne at 085 1461164. Thank you for your support.
GALBALLY NS
Scoil Eoin Baiste, Galbally is now accepting enrolment applications for September 2019. Enrolment packs are available in the school office. Contact details 053 9247622, galballyns.ie or office. scoileoinbaiste@gmail.com.
ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND RUN/WALK
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club will host a 10k run and 5k walk on bank holiday Monday, March 18. The event will begin at 11 a.m., with registration taking place from 10 a.m. onwards. Entry fee is €5 for the 5k walk and €10 for the 10k run. Both events are open to all ages and abilities. The 10k race will be chip timed and there will be prizes for the first man and woman home. Refreshments will be served to all participants in the hall afterwards. Everyone is invited to come along and get involved in what promises to be a great community event.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree are now taking enrolments for September 2019. Application forms are available from the school office or call 053 9247725 for form to be sent out. Closing date for applications is Friday, February 15.