Bree/Galbally
GAA TRIPLE CROWN
Ballyhogue GAA Club is running the Triple Crown this year which will run throughout the month of February. ‘Congratulations to Micheál Bennett from Marshalstown, who won the 10km run and to Lucy Kehoe, who won the 5km run in the first event of the triple crown last Sunday. Thanks to stewards and participants for supporting the run event. The next event is the 20km and 45km cycle which takes place on Sunday, February 12, @midday from Bree. Entry fee is €10. The final event is the bog run which takes place on Sunday, February 19, @midday
BREE AC NEWS
Best of luck to Oscar Redmond, Bill Quigley and Rory Goff on the Wexford County Team in the National B Cross Country Finals in Waterford IT on Sunday next, February 12. Best of luck also to the 11 Bree AC athletes taking part in the Leinster Indoor Championships in Athlone on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Best wishes to the under-13 and under-16 Chess Teams in the Co Final on Thursday, February 9. Due to the interest in quiz and art local trials will be held in each event.
Under-14 Quiz Trials will take place in Bree Hall on Tuesday the 14th at 8.30 p.m. and U8-16 Art Trials will take place in Bree Hall from 10 a.m. to midday on Saturday, February 18.
Anyone interested in 400m or 600m Relays under-12 and under-14 or 7km Marathon under-16 should contact Clare Doyle at 087 4151350 before Friday, next February 10. All participants must be under an age on August 1, eg under-eight may not have reached their eighth birthday before that date. All participants must be resident in the Parishes of Bree, Davidstown or Cloughbawn. For further information on all events above see communitygames.ie, resources, rule book.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree are now accepting enrolments for September 2017. Enrolment packs can be collected at the school office or you can call the office (053 247725) for a pack to be posted out. Please return the completedenrolment forms by March 1. Bree Penny/Euro Bank Bree Penny Bank has now re-opened for 2017 for saving deposits. Deposit envelopes are available from Bree Post Office and Byrnes Shop. The penny bank is open to all members of the community and any amount can be lodged each week. This is an ideal way to save towards Christmas.
BREE YOUTH CLUB
Envelopes for Bree Youth Club’s split-the-pot fundraiser are available in local shops and at Youth Club each Friday night. Draw takes place on the first Saturday of each month. Please support this venture as all funds raised will go back into the youth club. Remember. If you’re not in, you can’t win.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relations and friends of Anastasia (Ciss) Jackman, Dublin, who was interred in Galbally recently.
WEXFORD ACADEMY
‘Lock and Key Night’ in Byrne’s of Bree on Saturday, February 18, at 9.30 p.m. Admission is €5 with music by ‘Wrecking Ball’. An enjoyable way to spend Valentine’s weekend. All proceeds are in aid of Wexford Academy of Irish Dance. Guitar Classes Guitar Classes with tutor Kevin Doyle in Bree Community Centre. Anyone interested is asked to contact Kevin directly at 086 2237819 for more information.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next Active Retirement Social Afternoon will be held on Wednesday afternoon, February 15. A committee meeting will be held at 1.30 p.m. followed by the social at 2 p.m. The membership fee for the year is €10 and this will be due at the meeting/ social on the 15th. The County League Bowls Competition is in full swing at the moment with bowling practice continuing every other Wednesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thinking of joining, all are most welcome. For more information contact 086 0747823.
COFFEE MORNING
A very special coffee morning is being organised by some parents in aid of St Patrick’s Special School in Enniscorthy, on Tuesday, March 21, in the Presentation Centre, Enniscorthy from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. There will be plenty of delicious treats, cakes, coffee/tea for all and also a raffle which will be drawn on the day with tickets available to purchase in advance.
All the funds raised will go towards supporting the amazing work being done in the school by all members of staff and the great love, care and attention each student receives. If anyone can donate raffle prizes or some nice baking, all would be gratefully received. For more information contact Catherine at 086 4079966. All support would be greatly appreciated. gmail.com.
Clonard Pilgrimage To Lourdes: Full payment for this trip is required by February 13. If you haven’t already returned your passport form, please ensure to do so as soon as possible, these are available from Karen in the Parish Office.
Medjugorje: May 10-17. Cost €649pps. Contact Mary Curran at 086 3947882 for details.
Clonard Parish Radio: All Church services are broadcast on 92.9 FM. Please inform people who are sick or housebound so that they can join us over the airwaves. Masses: Saturday Vigil Mass 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. Weekdays 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Confessions In Clonard: Every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Acorn Shop in Clonard Parish Office: Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gifts Cards; Mass Cards; Statues; Prayers.
OVER-60S SOCIAL
The Clonard Over-60s Social will take place on Thursday, February 23, in Clonard Community Centre at 8 p.m., with music by Tom Murphy. Subscription €5. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. till midnight Tickets available from Karen in the parish office and must be purchased by Monday, February 20.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The next Bereavement Support Sessions begin with an Information Night on Tuesday, February 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Shamrock Room, Parish Centre, Clonard. All welcome to attend. If you wish to attend please contact 053 9123672/087 1008759. There is no cost, but donations are greatly appreciated.
IRISH DANCING CLASSES
Gertrude Walsh Irish Dancing classes continue on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Adult Classes: Tuesdays 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Beginners and advanced in both classes. No pressure for expensive dress or competition. Enquiries: 087 2387806 or gertw@esatclear.ie.
TEENAGE DISCO
A Teenage Valentines Disco will be held in the Farmer’s Kitchen Hotel, Drinagh on Saturday, February 11, from 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for first to third year students. Tickets are €10 each. Fully supervised, alcohol free event. All proceeds go to the building fund of 13th Wexford Scout Group, Clonard.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
February lunch is at the Whitford House Hotel on Wednesday, February 15, at 1 p.m. Next general meeting in Clonard is on Wednesday, February 22, at 2.30 p.m. Proposal forms for New Committee members will be available at meeting. Wexara Mobile Phone Number 087 6094587.
SVP BRIC-A-BRAC SALE
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will hold a Furniture and bric-a-brac sale in St Michael’s hall, Thomas Street on Friday, February 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LADIES GAA
Clonard Volunteers Ladies under-10 and under-12 girls training continues on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with under-14 and under-16 girls training from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Presentation Sports hall. Under-8 training will commence at a later date. Senior, Junior B and minor training will take place at the Faythe Harriers training arena this Friday, February 3, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Anyone interested in playing adult football with Clonard Volunteers please drop out to our training sessions to meet our team and coaches. New members are always needed and welcome at Clonard Volunteers, we especially encourage younger girls to come along and try out our fun training sessions in the Pres Hall.
We will be holding a Clothes Collection Fundraiser on Saturday March 4 - anyone who would like to donate old clothes, shoes etc please let us know.
For more up to date information please join us on Facebook or contact Suzanne at 086 60063488.
THE PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
These are the proposed evening classes for the Spring 2017 programme at the People’s college, starting February 13: Yoga; Art; Watercolour/Acrylic; Flower Arranging; Creative Writing; Sign Language Levels 1 and 2; Basic Spanish; Genealogy; Conversational Irish; Basic Spanish; Stained Glass Design; Computers Level one and two, and Introduction to Psychology.
For further information and brochure please contact Wexford Council of Trade Unions (SIPT.U Office), O’Leary Road, Townparks, Coolcotts, Wexford during normal office hours.
Enrolment and payment must be made by Thursday, February 9, to avoid disappointment. Telephone 053 9146774 or email wexcountu@gmail.com, Facebook: The People’s college for further details and enrolment.