OULART & THE BALLAGH
GAA NOTES
Delighted to report that the pitch is finally back open this week. Please note that everyone needs to adhere to social distancing rules etc.
With the new championship structure there was a new draw with groups of 3. In Junior football, we have a difficult assignment with Kilrush and Shelmaliers 2nds.
In Intermediate Hurling we play local rivals Buffers Alley and Monageer/Boolavogue. Top 2 teams in each group qualify for quarter finals.
The intermediate hurlers are back training in anticipation for the upcoming games with no date yet for the first round but more than likely will be after the weekend of the 17th July.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife, sons, daughter, relations and friends of Johnny Martin, Wilton, who died on Monday of last week. A private Funeral Mass was held in Bree on Wednesday. Sincere sympathy also to the sons, daughters, relations and friends of Mary Shannon, Galbally, who died on Thursday last. A private Funeral Mass was held in Galbally on Saturday.
REELING IN THE YEARS BBG
Reeling in the years for the parish has been set up on Facebook in order to share pictures from all groups and organisations from times past. The host would be delighted to feature other pictures that individuals or groups may have.
GALBALLY TRACTOR RUN
The Galbally Tractor Run has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 25, Further details closer to the event.
BALLYHOGUE GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn in the recent GAA lotto draw were 1, 14, 22 and 28. There was no jackpot winner. Match-three winner were Anne Breen, Gary Doyle, Tom Whelan and Ruth Finn. The next draw takes place on July with the jackpot up to €3,800.
BOOK SWAP
A book swap service will be available in Bree Community Centre in the near future. If you have books that you think others might enjoy please keep them till the community centre is open for activities.
CHURCH NEWSLETTERS
The Bree church newsletter is now available each week on the Bree.ie website. The Galbally newsletter is available on Fr Caulfields’ Facebook page.
CHANGE OF EMAIL
Please note that the email address for items for the Bree Galbally notes in the People/ Guardian Newspaper is now jimdoylebree@gmail.com.
SPORTS ACTIVE FUNDING FOR SCOUTS
The 13th Wexford Scouts Clonard would like to thank Sports Active Wexford for the generous grant awarded to them under the Physical Activity Promotion Scheme 2020. The grant will be put to very good use to promote physical activity within the group.
PLAYGROUND RE-OPENS
The new playground at Barntown Community Centre has now re-opened. We ask parents to please follow a few simple rules when children are using the playground.
Children must always be supervised by an adult. Please bring hand sanitiser for use before, during and after use of equipment. If you can’t sanitise, please do not enter playground.
Supervising adults to ensure the two metre distancing rules. Please ask children to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth. Ensure the safe use of the equipment and the safety of all others. Adhere to the most up to date health advice.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Preparations have begun for the gradual re-opening of our club grounds. The walking track is open for a limited time per day with the hour from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. dedicated to cocooners. Please adhere to our one way system on the track by following the signs. Please observe the usual HSE guidelines. Thanks to Martin Brazzill of Vending Solutions for co-sponsoring our hand sanitisers.
WRITING COMPETITION
Reminder: €1,000 Prize Pot for the Write By the Sea Writing Competition, closing date Friday, July 10.
TRACTOR RUN CANCELLED
Unfortunately our treasured annual Tractor Run cannot go ahead this year as planned. The committee of Glynn Community Hall would just like to give a shout out to everyone who supports us year after year and say a big thank you for your much welcomed support towards our hall in the past. Hopefully, we will all get to meet up for another great day in 2021.
WEEKLY NOTICES
Please continue to send in your notices for the Glynn-Barntown District to hillaryobrien@eircom.net or phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065. Now more than ever, in these unusual times, we’d love to hear about anything you might like to share, things that may help the community, family news, tips, anything that may bring a smile to ones face.
BEREAVEMENT
The sympathy of the community is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Margaret Roche (née Murphy), Oulart, who passed to her eternal reward on Monday, June 22.
Margaret was the beloved wife of the late John and loving mother of Imelda, James, Declan and David. She will be sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Kathleen, Nellie, Mary and Josie, son-in-law Robert, daughters-inlaw Pauline and Angela, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbours and friends.
Margaret was a kind and gentle lady who played a full part in the life of the local community and she was always supportive of local causes.
In keeping with Government Guidelines on public gatherings the funeral Mass was confined to family but the attendance in the church grounds, in the village and at the cemetery bore testimony to the high regard in which she was held.
Margaret was a long-standing member of Oulart ICA whose members formed a Guard of Honour in the cemetery as she was brought to her final resting place, last Tuesday. She will be sadly missed by everyone whose life she touched. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam dílis.
Earlier on the day of Margaret’s burial her sister-in-law, Eleanor Cullinane (née Roche), Esmonde St., Gorey was laid to rest in St Michael’s Cemetery. Condolences to her daughter Ann and grand-children.
PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS
On the weekend of July 4 and 5, we will have the opportunity to gather again for the celebration of Holy Mass in our parish churches, in Oulart and the Ballagh, at the same times as pre-lockdown.
However, it is important to know that due to current Public Health advice regarding physical distancing, the maximum number of people who can be accommodated for any liturgy will be much reduced. Therefore, with many seats closed off, it will only be possible to allow one person to sit at the end of each free row while permitting those from the same household to sit together.
VULNERABLE PEOPLE – It is very important that people who are vulnerable or unwell should stay at home and, if possible, participate, as now, via webcam, social media, television or radio. The same applies to those who have been in recent contact with someone who has the virus, in accordance with public health advice.
ON RETURN TO PUBLIC MASS – Please note the following: (1) On entry to church please adhere to physical distance (2) Use hand sanitizer in porch on entry and exit. (3) Stewards will be on hand to direct people to seating. (4) The church must be filled from the top only. (5) Please remain seated at all times during Mass. (5) Holy Communion will be distributed after Mass. (7) Stewards will direct people to exit. (8) Please observe the physical distance guidance outside the church.
GREAT JOY – The return to public worship, even gradually, will be a source of great joy and hope to our parish communities. Public Health considerations will, however, require the above adjustments to the way we celebrate our liturgies. Every effort will be made to support active participation and prayerful and joyful celebration. Those, who are able to attend look forward to celebrating together. Be assured that the sick, vulnerable and housebound will always be remembered in the prayers of the community.
THE BALLAGH CHURCH
A meeting will be held in The Ballagh Church on Wednesday 1st July, at 8.30pm to organise the implementation and management of the essential safety procedures that are needed for the protection of the congregation.
Thank You – The community of The Ballagh would like to express their deep gratitude to BHA Construction and to acknowledge their substantial sponsorship of the sanitising agents and all related equipment for the Church of St. John The Baptist. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.
DRIVE-IN BINGO
Looking for a night out with a difference? Why not come to Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Grounds on Sunday, July 5, at 7 p.m. for ‘Drive-in Social Bingo? Books
CHURCH NOTES
Resumption of Public Masses: Weekend public Masses will resume in Oylegate and Glenbrien Churches on July 4 and five at the usual times. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a large section of the seating will be closed off.
In the available open seats people from the same household/family should sit together. If from different households only two people can sit in a seat to maintain safe distance. Holy communion will be distributed at the end of Mass. It may not be possible to seat everyone at a given Mass. The Mass will be carried outside on the speakers.
People are advised to sanitise their hands upon entering and leaving the church. If you are feeling unwell or have an underlying condition you are advised not to attend Mass at this time. People are encouraged to return Parish Envelopes and Trócaire donations at Masses. There will be baskets for this purpose as the usual method of collecting cannot take place.
Parish office: The parish office will reopen on Monday, July 13, Patrons in Oylegate and Glenbrien: Given the current restrictions due to Covid-19 around outdoor Mass gatherings, it is not possible to hold patrons at this time. Trócaire Lenten Donations: Trócaire are encouraging people to now return their donations. You can return your donations in an envelope in note form please to the parochial house on Wednesdays only. Alternatively, you can send your donation to Trocaire, Maynooth, County Kildare or go online at trocaire.org. Thanks for your support.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The GAA club are delighted to announce that our application to leader for funding to light the walk track was successful, contracts will be signed in the coming weeks and the work will then be completed. This means the track will be available through the winter months for the community. We again thank everyone who supports our development draw as this support enables us to continue to develop our amenities.