Glynn-Barntown
COMMUNITY GAMES
The following events are coming up for Community Games and dates we would require to know if children are interested in Entering
Table quiz, Ferrycarrig Hotel March 2, Table of four, inform committee by February 20. Art and Handwriting: Eleventh march in Castlebridge School. Inform Committee by February 20. Swimming: February 22 at 5 p.m. n Enniscorthy pool. Entries required by February 12. Please contact committee on glynnbarntowncg@gmail.com.
GLYNN PARISH AGM
AGM of the Parish Committee will be held in the hall kitchen in Monday, February 13, at 8 p.m. We are looking for new members to join the committee so please come along and get involved in your community.
REHAB FUNDRAISER
A Social Night will be held in the Ferrycarraig Hotel at 8 p.m. on Friday night February 24. Tickets are €25 each and available for purchase in the Cardiac Rehab Unit, Wexford General Hospital. Phone number 053 9253234.
GLYNN NS ENROLMENT
Glynn NS is accepting applications for enrolment in the school for the school year 2017/2018. Please contact the school office at 053 9128449 or email glynnns. ias@eircom.net for an application form.
BARNTOWN NS ENROLMENT
Parents/guardians who wish to enrol their child in Barntown NS for September 2017 should contact the school office at 053 9120376 or email info@barntownns.ie for the appropriate forms.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
WFCA Community Employment Scheme has vacancies in the following areas; ‘Caretaker’ in Barntown Community Centre. ‘Front of House’ in Wexford Art Centre. ‘Administrator’ in Wexford Chamber of Commerce. To qualify you must be over 25 and in receipt of social welfare for 12 months or more. Please email CV to: gwenwfca@eircom.net or phone 053 9152125 for further information.
CAMOGIE
Our Senior camogie panel were back out in force for 2017 on Saturday and the girls were full of vigour for the new playing season. We wish them every success in the year ahead.
We wish the Presentation Senior camogie team and, in particular club girls – Holly Hynes, Emma Sweeney, Emma Dempsey and Cora Doyle and manager Ciarán Walsh-the very best of luck in their all-Ireland C semi-final on Saturday.
DISCO
The next Glynn disco for first years and upwards is on Sunday the February 19 from 8.30.11 p.m. in the clubhouse. Please note date change. Admission is by ticket only. Tickets at €5 each are on sale Saturday, February 11, from 10: 30.11 a.m. or text AFTER 11 a.m. that morning. Max four tickets per sale.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Congratulations to Glynn-Barntown’s John Leacy and Sham Stafford (who made his senior debut.) and the Wexford Senior Football team who took victory in their opening league game on Sunday v Limerick 0-14 to 1-8.
STARS IN THEIR EYES-SOLD OUT – February in the clubhouse featuring Johnny Cash, The Spice Girls, wee Daniel and the King himself – Elvis along with many other celebs. Doors open at 8.30 p.m.-show starts at 9 p.m. This is a TICKET ONLY event and is SOLD OUT. Please make arrangements to collect booked tickets before the event.
LGFC – It was great to see so many girls at the first training session of 2017. We’d like to wish all the girls the very best of luck in the year ahead.
COISTE NA NÓG
The O’Loughlin cup semi-final for our minor footballers was played on Sunday, February 5, v Bunclody in Killurin unfortunately resulting in a two point defeat for our boys.
EXAMS – The club as a whole would like to wish all members involved in LC and JC mocks in the coming weeks the very best of luck.
MAYOR OF BARNTOWN
It has been over four weeks since the official launch of the Race To Be Mayor of Barntown 2017 and what a month it has been. We have had Election Campaign Trails, Fancy Dress and events of all shapes and sizes.
The Event Update Night on Friday the 27th saw Declan Power announced as the leader of the race at that particular time but with all Candidates and their supporters doing Trojan work on collecting votes, it really could be any one of them who will be announced as leader this coming Friday, February 10, at Election Update in Election Headquarters (Mary Jo’s) starting at 9.30 p.m.
We thank each and every one of you who have supported the campaign so far and hope you continue to vote for your favourite Candidate. Your votes have helped to continue and complete some of the vital projects in the community.
Two benches have been erected in the parish, one at the church and one at Larkin’s Cross. Hedging has been planted in the Cemetery and this is only the start of a bigger plan for this area. All these have been funded by the money raised in the Race To Be Mayor Campaign and work has commenced on erecting floodlighting at the new pitch which is being partially funded by this campaign.
Loads of other projects are currently in the pipeline and we will keep you advised as they commence. So thanks and well done to everybody and we hope to see you all next Friday night as we announce the current leader in the Race To Be Mayor of Barntown 2017.
DONIE O’DOWD CAMPAIGN
SUNDAY BRUNCH SUCCESS – Donie and his campaign team would like to say a very special ‘Thank You’ to all of you that came out to support our Sunday Brunch. From the businesses that kindly donated their beautiful produce – Kate’s Farm Shop, Scallan’s Food Factory and O’Brien’s Londis. Special thanks to C & D Providers and Homestore and More for their donation of goods. To Mary Jo’s and staff – thanks for all your help and support. To the Kitchen staff ‘WOW’ our supreme chef Alice, helpers Aisling, Brona, Donie and Derek. To friends and family too many to mention, ‘thank you’. For my campaign team who always work so hard, ‘thank you’. I appreciate it all and am looking forward to your continued support at our upcoming events. Donie.
PHOTO COMPETITION – Photos of local community area. Competition open to all ages. Closing date Sunday, March 19. Please place photo in an envelope with name and contact number on back of photo with fee. Entries can be dropped into O’Brien’s Londis, Larkins Cross or give to Donie at the OT walk. €2 per entry. All photos will be exhibited at field day on Sunday, March 26.Winner will be picked. Enter as often as you like and have fun.
SPLIT THE POT – Congratulations to this week’s winner, Aoife Fielding – happy spending. The next draw takes place on Thursday, February 9. Envelopes are available at O’Brien’s Londis, C & D Providers and Mary Jo’s. Envelopes are also available at all masses in Barntown (Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.). Thank you for your continued support.
HERITAGE TALK – Did you ever wonder about the history behind some of the iconic landmarks within our parish? Now is the time to have your questions answered. On behalf of the O’Dowd mayoral campaign, an invitation is extended for you to join us at our ‘Historic Talk’ in the Heritage Park on Monday, February 13, at 7 p.m. The presentation will be given by none other than our great local Historians Tom and Teresa Wickham. This is an evening not to be missed. Everybody welcome. Adults €5/children free. To book a seat, please contact Anne at 087 2752940 between 6 and 7 p.m.
BREE AC NEWS
Bree AC had three teams entered in the Cross County Relays, some of whom were competing for the very first time. Congratulations to all who performed to the best of their ability in terrible rainy and windy conditions. The under-10 team of Lea Bolger, Chloe Casey, Ciara Laffan and Maura Doyle and the under-12 team of Gracie Kehoe, Abbie Doyle, Katie Doyle and Amelia Furlong won gold medals. The under-10 boys’ team of Jack Doyle, Cian Donovan, Jayden Kenny and Oisin Harte won silver medals. Also in action on Sunday last were three athletes in the National Indoors for juniors and under-23. Olivia Howe got personal bests in the Junior 60m and 200m, just missing out on the final inboth. Ryan Murray was back in action after a year out of athletics. He achieved a PB of 7.19 seconds in the Junior 60m. Sophie McCabe won a National bronze medal in the under-23 Triple Jump. 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.
AREA NOTES
Notices for inclusion in the Glynn-Barntown area notes should be emailed to hillaryobrien@eircom.net or alternatively, phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065. 12.30 p.m., travelling to the Dunbrody Famine Ship for guided tour and to Ros Tapestry for practical demonstration and guided tour also. Coach and entry fees €30 per person. ring Ann at 087 6677411. There will be other trips in May and June also, more details later.
Monster Easter Raffle - The Active Retirement Club will run their only fundraising event with the Monster Easter Raffle again this year. Very soon the members and friends will be out selling their lines, great Easter basket promised and some other prizes too. thank you for your continued support. and anyone over 55 are most welcome to come along any Tuesday and join us.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Community Games area swimming competition which will be held in Ferrybank Swimming Pool on Sunday, February 12, at 10.30 a.m. Entry fee is €3 per child. Under-8s and under-10s will swim one length of the pool, under-12, under-14 and under-16 two lengths.
The ethos of Community Games is based on participation and fun, children of all abilities are welcome to participate so come along and give it a go.
See full details on our Facebook page: facebook.com/ piercestown.murrintowncommunitygames. Enquiries to: piercestownmurrintowncg@gmail.com.