AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Bree-Galbally CLONMORE TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz in aid of St John’s Clonmore will be held in Enniscorthy Rugby Club at 8 p.m. this Friday, October 25. The quiz will start at 8 p.m. All support appreciated.
SCOIL MHUIRE NS BALLYHOGUE
The school is holding a clothing collection on Wednesday, October 23. We ask relatives of students attending the school as well as others in the community to collect any clothing or related items they no longer need. Donations of all clothing types, paired shoes, belts, curtains, bed linens and towels are accepted and should be dropped off at the school before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23. The school will raise funds for every kg donated. Thank you for your support.
GALBALLY TABLE QUIZ
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club table quiz will take place in the Sycamore House, Killurin (Declan’s) on Friday, October 25, at 9 p.m. Table of four €25. Cash prizes and raffle on the night.
BREE PARISH JOURNAL
Preparations are under way for this year’s edition of Bree Parish Journal. All clubs and organisations in the parish are asked to have a report of their activities over the past two years ready by the end of October.
The committee is also looking for photographs particularly of groups of people from times past as well as items suitable for publication pertaining to places or people of the area including notable family celebrations. All items to be advised to Jim and Clare Doyle, Garranstackle. Phone 053 9247706 or email jamcsdoyle@ eircom.net.
FASHION SHOW
Many thanks to all for your generous support for the Fashion Show in aid of Bree Community Playground.
Thanks also to Mary Hudson of ‘Glamour’ and to Vivian Doyle of ‘Ottiva’ in Enniscorthy, who provided the clothes, and thanks to Monica English of ‘Perfection with Mon’ and the’ Student Hair Academy’ of Enniscorthy VEC who did the makeup and hairs for the models.
CHILDREN’S DISCO
A Halloween Disco will be held in Bree Community Centre from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for all primary school children. All children from Bree, Galbally and Ballyhogue schools are welcome to attend.
GALBALLY CAR BOOT SALE
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club’s next car boot sale will take place on Monday, October 28 (Bank Holiday Monday), 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For bookings please contact Dawn at 087 8306206.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the sons, daughter, relations and friends of Josie Spratt, who died on Tuesday last. Her remains were interred in the new cemetery, Bree following Mass on Thursday.
GALBALLY NS REPORT
Congratulations to Erin Walsh, who won a prize in the ‘Thor and Freya’ colouring competition in association with the National Heritage Park. The children will also taking part in the upcoming National Disability Authority and Credit Union art and the Folens Halloween colouring competitions.
A big thank you to Enniscorthy Fire Station for delivering a very worthwhile and informative visit to the school as part of a surprise Fire Drill. The beginning of year Mass was held on Wednesday, October 2. The children will be taking part in a sponsored Halloween Walk on Friday, October 25, and will be taking part in the Sing Out Loud Concert in the National Opera House on Monday, November 11.
The school are still collecting Aldi rugby stickers, if anyone has any unwanted stickers we would greatly appreciate them, a big thank you to everyone who has donated stickers to date.
The pupils are currently enjoying GAA training, have just completed four weeks of Rounders coaching, and are looking forward to Zumba classes next term.
The pupils showed their support for Ballyhogue GAA Club by having a Lá na gClub day on Friday, October 18. All the children wore the Ballyhogue GAA colours to support the club who have several county semi-finals and finals in the coming weeks.
BREE ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The Bree Active Retirement Christmas Lunch will be held in the Riverside Park Hotel on Thursday, December 19, Further details from 086 0747823.
Bree Bingo Bingo continues Tuesdays at 9 p.m. in Byrnes of Bree. Books are €10 on the night and €2 bonus sheets are available.
BREE NS ENROLMENTS
Scoil Seosaimh Naofa, Bree are currently seeking expressions of interest for Junior Infant enrolments for September 2020. If you wish to place your child’s name on the enrolment list, please contact Melissa at reception 053 9247725 or email secretary@breens.ie enrolment packs will be forwarded to successful applicants in the Spring term of 2020. We are also seeking information for future enrolments from 2021 onwards. Again, if interested, please contact school as above.
INDOOR ATHLETICS
Indoor Athletic Training has resumed in Bree Community Centre on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for five- to 11-year-olds and from 7.45 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Bree Athletic Club members. Cost is €2 per child to max of €5 per family.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For bookings please contact Jackie Byrne 087 2319219.
YOGA CLASSES IN BREE COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Yoga Classes continue in Bree Community Centre with Grace Reddington on Monday nights from 8.15 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. and on Thursday mornings from 10.15 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Please bring your own mat. Cost is €10.
SMART FITNESS
Smart Fitness Kettlebell and Circuit Training Classes continue in Galbally Hall every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7 p.m. The classes are suitable for total beginners and are a mix of kettlebell, bodyweight, floor and core exercises. All Exercises are tailored to suit each individual’s ability. All welcome, €8per session or €13 for any two. Students or under-18s only €5 Contact for more information: Collette Butler 086 3927655 or look me up on Facebook page: @Smart Fitness with Collette
Caim CHURCH NEWS
Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. and Wednesday morning Mass at 9.30 a.m.
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament takes place in Caim Church every Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to participate.
DUFFRY LOTTO
Gerry Armstrong was the match-three winner last week. The numbers drawn were 5, 19, 25 and 27. The jackpot is now €5,600. The next draw will take place in the Thatch on Tuesday, October 22, at 9.30 p.m.
CAIM SOCCER CLUB
We are currently looking for underage players particularly for our under-13 group. If you know of anybody interested please ask them to get in touch ASAP via pm or texting John at 087 2510557.
VINTAGE CLUB
The Vintage Club held a very pleasant function in Rackards Caim recently in which they presented Wexford Hospice Homecare with a cheque for €4,500 and Caim senior citizens outing with a cheque for €500 proceeds of the recent Vintage Day.
CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
Caim National School parents’ association will host their annual Children’s Halloween Party on Bank Holiday Monday, October 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Caim Community Centre. €5 per child or €10 per family. Special guest appearances, spot prizes for best fancy dress and plenty more fun. Refreshments also available. All welcome so come along for two hours great entertainment.
DavidstownCourtnacuddy CHURCH NEWS
COURTNACUDDY CHURCH CLEANING: September October Annmarie Furlong. November Joan O’Brien.
DAVIDSTOWN EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Davidstown is looking for new Eucharistic Ministers please contact Fr Nolan. October Vigil Billy Rowsome. November Vigil Kitty O’Reilly and Sunday
Edmund Roche.
HOLY HOUR: A Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place in Courtnacuddy Church on Sunday, November 10, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Hour will take place every second Sunday of each month.
ADORATION: Would you like to join the adoration team. Adoration takes place in the Davidstown church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Adoration brings many blessing to our parish and you too will be part of that blessing for just one hour a week. Contact Eileen at 087 9331809.
READERS: In Davidstown Church for October Vigil Michael O’Donoghue and Sunday Ann McCarthy. For November Vigil Valerie Murphy and Sunday Tara Nolan.
COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning and sale will be held in Clonroche community hall on Friday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to midday in aid of Irish life boats and Killegney Rossdroit parishes. There will be a raffle, cakes, bricabrac, produce, books, bottle stall and much more. Come and buy your Christmas cards and gifts and stay for a cuppa and a chat. Everyone welcome.
GAA CLUB NOTES
A big congratulations to our under-13 hurlers who won the division 3 shield final after a thrilling game against Craanford. Well done lads and your mentors.
Spooktacular lotto bonus draw. Win €500. Once off bonus draw. Purchase a €2 ticket to be in the draw. Ticket s on sale from Kelly shop Martins shop Keeley s shop Bill Nolan s and committee members or online at klubfunder. com. Winner will be drawn at random.
Our 17s Cloney gaels Davidstown and Shamrocks amalgamation finished up for the year with a defeat in football to a strong Fethard and Clongeen outfit. Thanks lads and your mentors for your efforts during the year.
Well done to our Rackard League team who beet Monageer in football. Well done boys.
KiltealyBallindaggin DANCING IN KILTEALY
Social dancing in Kiltealy Community Hall this Friday, October 25, with music by Peter Burke. Halloween dress welcome. Refreshments served, admission €8. It’s sure to be a great night out, bring your friends.
COME DINE WITH ME
Ballindaggin Community Hall Committee wishes to thank everyone who supported the recent ‘Come Dine With Me’ night in the hall. To people who bought tickets, sponsored food, raffle prizes and helped in any way to make the event such an enjoyable and successful occasion, a big thank you. Your support is deeply appreciated.
SPLIT THE POT
The winner of Kiltealy N.S.splitthe-pot last week October 14 was Brigid Jordan, who won €180. Play split-the-pot every week. Envelopes available locally. Many thanks for you continued support of Kiltealy N.S.
KILTEALY NS
Kiltealy school will be having their next clothes collection on Monday, November 18, The school shelter will be open the previous week during school hours. So start going through your wardrobes and presses now in search of unwanted clothes while also supporting Kiltealy school.
GIRLS SOCCER
Wexford Youths under-17 girls soccer are through to all-Ireland final. Kiltealy girl Breda Cushen is captain and we wish them the best of luck in the final against Galway.
TABLE QUIZ
There will be a table quiz in Jordan’s Lounge, Ballindaggin on Friday, October 25, at 9 p.m. in aid of Ballindaggin Underage Ladies Soccer. Tables of four €40. Spot prizes on the night. Please support.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response are having their Christmas Craft Fair in the Community Hall on Sunday, November 24, Any crafters interested in booking a table please contact Maryellen at 087 9419602 or email her at boycemaryellen@gmail.com.
LOTTO
The numbers drawn last week were 5, 19, 25 and 27. Two players matched 3: Jerry Armstrong, Wheelagower was the only player to match three last week an won €150. Seller’s prizes: The Holy Grail; Andy Kehoe; Declan Doyle and Dan Doyle. The draw tonight is in the Thatch, Kiltealy and the jackpot is €5,600.
COMMUNITY ARTS
Waterford and Wexford Community Education Programme are having their second annual community arts festival in Clayton Whites Hotel, Wexford October 22 to November 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A celebration of community art. all welcome.