BLACKWATER
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.
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. 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.
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