Bree-Galbally
BREE ICA NEWS
The Bree ICA committee meeting is this evening February 21 at 7.15 p.m. and followed by full guild meeting at 8 p.m. also in Bree Community Centre. Anyone interested in joining our guild, please come along.
GALBALLY NS ENROLMENT
Scoil Eoin Baiste, Galbally is now accepting enrolment applications for September 2017. Enrolment packs are available in the school office. Contact details 053 9247622/galballyns.ie/office. scoileoinbaiste@gmail.com.
BREE NS 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 completed enrolment forms by March 1.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to the four Bree-Davidstown Draughts teams which competed in the Co Final in Bree Hall last weekend. The under-14 team of Michael Humphrey, Cormac Kehoe, Tom Quigley, Adam Twomey and Odin Doyle won the silver medal. Both the under-12 team of Odhran Kehoe, Katie Doyle, Bill Quigley, Cody Doran, and Aoibhe Donegan and the under-10 of Riona Kehoe, Luke Carr, Mai Quigley, Sadie Quigley, Nathan Doyle, Cathal Ennis and Conn Fraser were third in their section. Also taking part was the under-10 team of Cian Doyle, Lára Donegan, Oisin Harte, Jack Browne, Saoirse Harte and Dylan Martin.
Well done to all involved and to the Chess and Draughts mentors Martin Humphrey and Jim Doyle. Classes have now finished till the autumn. Best wishes to the Bree-Davidstown competitors in the Co Swimming final this Wednesday evening.
BREE CEP VACANCIES
Bree CEP are currently recruiting for the following positions – General Maintenance – three positions – Bree, Church of Ireland, Clonmore and Glynn – Ref: CES 2028407, Childcare Assistant – one position – Bri Beag Community Childcare – Ref: CES 2028408, Active Retirement Activities Assistant/Bree Community Centre – Ref: CES 2028410. DSP eligibility criteria and Garda Vetting apply to these positions.
Applicants for the childcare position should ideally have Fetac Level five childcare qualification. For more information please contact your local DSP office quoting the relevant reference number or contact 086 8142914 or Bree CEP Office.
GALBALLY TRACTOR RUN
The annual Galbally Tractor Run in aid of Galbally Parish Funds will take place on Sunday, May 28.
COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
Bri Beag Community Childcare are currently seeking applications for relief staff to cover staff absences and holidays. Minimum QQI Level five and one years’ experience in the childcare sector is required. Please apply with cover letter and CV addressed to: The manager, Bri Beag, Bree, Enniscorthy or by email to bribeagchildcare@eircom.net.
COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL
Galbally Community Playschool are now taking enrolments for preschool in September 2017 and cater for children from all areas. Under the ECCE scheme children can be registered for free pre-school when they are aged three, and will be able to remain in free pre-school till they make the transition to primary school.
We have a limited number of places available, so please contact us as soon as possible at 086 3919416, email galballyplayschool@hotmail.com or call into the playschool during opening hours – Monday to Friday 9.25 to 12.25 located in Galbally National School. Contact can also be made through our Facebook page at Galbally Community Playschool’. Our website is galballyplayschool.com where more information can be found.
BREE AC
Fresh from her triple gold medal win in the Leinster under-19 Indoor Championships earlier this month, Aoife Cloke Rochford stepped onto the Senior Athletics Stage last weekend where she gained seventh place in the 60m final and a personal best performance. Congratulations, Aoife. Best of luck to Aoife and other junior athletes (under-17 to under-20) in action in the Leinster Junior Indoors in Abbottstown, this weekend.
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.
GAA TRIPLE CROWN
Well done to Fintan Doyle and Stephen Treacy, who finished joint first in the 25km cycle. Congratulations to Paul Gibbons, who won the Bog Run. Congratulations also to Denis Asple, who was the overall Triple Crown winner over the three events. A big thank you to all stewards who helped out and made it all happen on the three big days, and a thank you to all the participants for taking part.
LOTTO
The lotto results from last week were 6, 14, 17 and 29. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky-dip winner was Anne O’Brien, who receives €100. The next draw is on March 1 in Bree. 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.
CLONARD GAA
Congratulation to Ger Whitty on winning €432 in this week’s split-the-pot draw, seller was Eleanor Browne. Next week’s envelopes are on sale now. Thanks to all for selling and supporting us weekly.
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 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enrolments: 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.
CAMOGIE
Well done to Emma Walsh and the Wexford Senior camogie team who defeated Waterford away on Sunday in the first round of the league and also to Aoife Sheil, Chloe Cashe, Róisín Cooney, Clodagh Jackman and Emma Kiely and the Wexford Intermediate camogie team who were victorious over Laois in New Ross also on Sunday.
We wish club girls Emma Kiely, Clodagh Jackman, Róisín Cooney, Holly Hynes and Aisling Halligan and the Wexford Minor camogie team the best of luck in their opening all-Ireland championship game v Galway on Saturday at a Wexford venue tbc.
COISTE NA NÓG
We were treated to a great game of hurling on Saturday afternoon when our under-13 hurlers took on Naas in the under-13 Leinster hurling league. The boys had no problem adjusting to the big pitch. Both teams were well matched and even though Naas pulled ahead by seven points mid way through the second half, our boys fought back with real character to level the game 3-6 to 2-9. We play Emeralds of Kilkenny next in two weeks time.
SENIOR GAA
A large contingent of our senior footballers travelled to Dingle at he weekend to take part in the Paudie O’Shea Memorial Tournament. A great weekend was had by all and credit must go to Paddy Kehoe for organising the trip.
Well done to Mark Fanning, Gary Moore and the Wexford Senior hurlers on their second super NHL win over Galway in Pearse Stadium on Sunday 1-21 to 3-13.
LGFC TABLE QUIZ
The Ladies’ Football club will host a table quiz at the clubhouse on Friday, February 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are €5 per person with four per table. Entry tickets will be entered into a draw on the night. Tickets will be available on the door and also from coaches. We would ask parents of players to please support this important fundraiser for the ladies’ football club.
RACE TO BE MAYOR
We are just over half way through the event and all the candidates are still extremely busy organising and running various novel events to raise as many votes as possible as they vie to become the mayor of Barntown for 2017.
Following the last Election Update, the leader is candidate Tom Dempsey and congratulations go out to him from all of us here.
Further details can be found on our Facebook page including details of projects that have been started and completed as a direct result of money raised by the event. Thank you to all for your continued support.
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION – Riverbank House Hotel, Thursday, February 23, at 7.30 p.m. Chefs Peter Murphy from the Yard and Richie Trappe from Greenacres, special guest MC George Lawlor. €15 entry which includes a glass of Prosecco. Make a night of it and avail of the 10% discount on bar food in the Riverbank for anyone attending the demonstration. A night not to be missed. Vote Martina Brazzill for mayor of Barntown.
CLOTHING COLLECTION – Donate all your unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Mobile Phones and Lap tops will also be accepted, please keep these separate. DROP OFF TIMES – Sunday, February 26, after 11 a.m. mass – Church car park. Wednesday, March 1, Thursday, March 2, and Friday, March 3, 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Church car park. Or to organise collection please call Liam at 087 2351850 or Lucy at 087 9225675. Please try to donate at least 3+ bags to raise much needed funds for Barntown Parish. #Team Brazzill.
TEENAGE DISCO – Friday, February 24 – entry €3 on the door. Fifth class to second years. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Barntown Community Centre. There will be a shop there on the night – cans of minerals €1, crisps and small chocolate bars 50c each. Children must be collected from the door. Vote Tom Dempsey for mayor.
FASHION IN THE MANOR – Friday, March 3, at 7.30 p.m. – Slaney Manor, Barntown. Tickets €10. Refreshments served on arrival and raffle on the night. Fashion by the Clothesline Boutique, Selskar, and New Ross. Contact Lil Fortune for tickets 086 7938200. Vote Tom Dempsey for mayor.
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.
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.