Bree& Galbally

Cloughbawn and Ballyhogue. In hurling they will play Hollow Rovers, Rathnure, Oulart-The Ballagh, Fr Murphy (MonageerBoolavogue/Buffers Alley), Blackwater, Castle-Craen Gaels, Ballynestragh Gaels and HWH Bunclody.

Under-16 hurling group: Slaney Gaels, Ballynestragh Gaels, Blackwater, HWH Bunclody, Ferns, Oulart-The Ballagh, Buffers Alley and Rathnure. In football: Slaney Gaels, Ferns, HWH Bunclody, Blackwater. Glynn-Barntown. Réalt na Mara, Cloughbawn, and Rathgarogue-Cushinstown.

Membership is now due. Costs are as follows: €100 for player, €120 for player and partner, €50 for student, €50 for non-player.

TABLE QUIZ

Katie Lillis is holding a table quiz in Bridgeside Bar and Restaurant (new name for the lodge) on Friday, March 10, starting at 9 p.m. All proceeds will be going towards the FroebelHope (foundation) Partnership which supports newly qualified teachers on their journey to Calcutta where they will spend five weeks teaching this summer. For further information contact 086 8436483.

SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

Scoil Naomh Bríde, Blackwater, is now accepting application forms for school year 2017/2018. Further information and enrolment forms/packs can be provided by contacting the school secretary at 053 9127314.

COMMUNITY GAMES SWIMMING SUCCESS

Well done to the 12 swimmers from the local area who won 12 gold, six silver and three bronze medals in the county swimming finals on Wednesday last. All winners will swim in the national finals in Abbottstown in May. Winners were Ruairi Swan (undereight Freestyle), Ava Whelan (under-10 freestyle), Eva Bailey (under-10 backstroke), Darragh Kirwan (under-10 backstroke), Abi Cullen (under-10 freestyle), Claire Whelan (under-12 backstroke), Hannah Fitzpatrick (under-14 freestyle), Holly Furlong (under-14 backstroke) and the under-13 Squad of Abi, Claire, Holly and Hannah. Silver medalists were Sarah O’Leary (under-10 backstroke), Jenna Kirwan (under-12 breaststroke) and under-13 Squad of Ava, Eva, Jenna and Sarah. Bronze medal winners were Darragh Kavanagh, Emily Murphy and Leah Murphy. Well done to all involved and to their mentor Tracy Cullen. Best of luck to the two quiz teams in the county final on Thursday, March 2.

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 Bri Beag Community Childcare We 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, or by email to bribeagchildcare@eircom.net.

GALBALLY 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 preschool 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.

YOUTH CLUB TALENT COMPETITIONS

The county talent competitions ‘Juniors Got Talent’ (for junior club members) and ‘Youth Factor’ (for senior members) will take place on Friday, March 24, in Oylegate Community Centre.

There are seven categories as follows: solo singing; group singing; solo music; group music; solo dance; group dance and performance, which includes drama pieces, storytelling, poetry recital; individual ‘stand up’ comedy; magic act; impersonators; juggling act; ventriloquist etc. The maximum number in performance is 10 people and the minimum is one. Entries must be submitted to FDYS before Monday, March 13. We will be recruiting acts at the Youth Club over the next two weeks and hope that many of those who took part in our Variety show in December will get involved.

BREE YOUTH CLUB’S SPLIT-THE-POT

Bree Youth Club’s split-the-pot fundraiser is now up and running. Envelopes are available in local shops and at Youth Club each Friday night. Draw will take place on the last Friday of each month at Youth Club. Please support this venture as all funds raised will go back into the youth club.

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 and office.scoileoinbaiste@gmail. com.

BREE NS ENROLMENT

SN Seosamh Naofa, Bree, is 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.

BREE AC ATHLETICS

Congratulations to Aoife Cloke Rochford on winning gold in the 60m and 60m hurdles in the Leinster Junior Indoor Championships in Abbottstown on Sunday last. Olivia Howe also reached the final of the 60m. Sophie McCabe won gold in the triple jump.