Bree-Galbally
SLANEY VALLEY ADVENTURE RACE
This year’s Slaney Valley Adventure Race will take place on Saturday, February 16. Check-in is from 9 a.m. at Bree Community Centre with the first wave of competitors starting at 10 a.m. The race comprises of a 30km Cycle, a 1km Kayak and a 6.5km Forest Run. Register online atnjuko.net/ slaneadventurerace/select_competition. For more details please visit our Facebook page: Slaney Valley Adventure Race or contact any Ballyhogue GAA Club member.
BALLYHOGUE GAA LOTTO
The number of balls in the club lotto will drop from 32 to 28 increasing the chances of winning. An annual subscription option will be available. annual lotto subscribers get a free model county draw ticket and entry to our annual subscribers draw with a prize fund of €1,000. Committee members will be calling to all houses in the parish over the next few weeks to answer any questions you may have and hope to get you signed up.
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.
BREE AC NEWS
Bree AC athletes had their first Co Championships of 2019 as three teams competed in the Juvenile Cross Country Relays in Linkstown recently. All three teams won gold medals. Team members were under-10 Billy Doyle, Aidan Wall, Cillian McCarthy and Shane Laffan; under-12 girls Maura Doyle, Chloe Casey, Ciara Laffan, Lea Bolger and sub Kiera Wilson and under-12 boys Jayden Kenny, Jack Doyle, PJ Breen and James Wall. Well done to all involved. Best wishes to all local athletes competing in the Leinster Indoor Championships in Athlone on February 9 and 10.
The Bree AC AGM and Awards Night will take place in Bree Community Centre on Thursday, February 7, at 7.30 p.m. All parents and athletes are welcome to attend.
BREE BINGO
The jackpot was not won last week and is now up to €625 this week. Bingo continues at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays in Byrnes of Bree. €10 per book. Everyone is welcome to attend.
PLAYGROUND MEETING
A meeting will be held in Bree Community Centre on Monday, February 4, at 8.30 p.m. with the aim of setting up a committee to take over the monitoring of Bree Community Playground. Phase two of this project will begin shortly. Plans for this phase will be available for viewing at this meeting. Support of parents of young children would be deeply appreciated.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the sons and family of Bernie Butler, Bree Lane, who died recently.
FASHION SHOW
The Fashion Show mentioned last week has had to be postponed till October of this year.
GALBALLY TRACTOR RUN
The annual Galbally Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, May 26.