Glynn& Barntown
enjoy the Last Storytelling session which was held in the Old School centre on Wednesday last, a fantastic night was had by over 50 people who traveled to join us. Thank you to those provided the Beautiful confectionery and the raffle prizes, to the old school committee for the venue.
The committee would like to wish all the other story houses the very best of luck in the future and we hope to visit some of you in the future Thank You.
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
Holy Family Prrimary School Glenbrien is now accepting enrolment applications for the upcoming school year 2016/17. Admission forms are available from the school office and should be returned by February 27.
CAMOGIE FUNDRAISERS
The camogie club will hold some Féile Fundraisers over the coming weeks. Anyone, who would like to donate clothes in Oylegate can drop them into Eamon Mernagh any time. All donations greatly appreciated. Contact Christine 086 8929087 for more info.
We will host a 10k and 5k timed run/walk on Sunday, March 5, at 10.30 a.m. starting from Oylegate Pitch. Registration for the 10k can be found on runireland.com. Registration for the 5k will be taken on the day. You can also register for the 10k on the day. Families and serious runners are all welcome.
We will also host a breakfast day on Saturday, March 18, in the Community Centre in Oylegate to raise money for Féile.
VOLUNTEER SACRISTANS
Glenbrien Church are looking for volunteers to act as Sacristins in the church. If you would like to volunteer and would like more information about this please contact Bernie Doyle Mobile number 087 9170774 or contact Fr John Byrne at the parish office, We are looking to set up a Panel of volunteers on a Rota System.
DOG NIGHT FUNDRAISER
This year the Holy Family Primary School will host a fundraising dog night in the the Dog Track in Enniscorthy on Thursday June 1 for much needed equipment for the school (mathematics, science and PE equipment. Literacy Lift graded readers and a group set of hand held devices)
A meeting will be held to establish a committee to run the event, on Wednesday March 1 at 8 p.m. in the school. Any person who is interested in sharing their expertise and enthusiasm should come along. Many hands make light work.
FIRST RESPONDERS
A meeting will be held in March to provide information on the next steps in possibly setting up a First Responders scheme. The date is not yet confirmed but keep an eye in the notes for an update. This would be a great thing to have in the parish and would help save lives. Visit cfr.ie for more information
MOVIE PREMIERE
‘Siege of Jadotville’ will be shown as a movie premiere in the Slaney Inn in Oylegate at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. Jamie Dorner plays the main role in the true story of Irish troops on UN duty in the Congo. It is a joint fundraiser for Glenbrien Village Renewal Group with the Post 31 Enniscorthy branch of IUN Veterans Association. Tickets are now on sale at €8. each. Refreshments will be served.
SOCIAL DANCING
Next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community Centre, is Sunday night, March 12. Music is by Theresa and the Stars. Dancing from 9.30 p.m., admission is €8. Theresa and the Stars one of the best known bands on the circuit so a great night is assured.
SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
This year’s party will take place in the Irish National Heritage Park on Sunday, March 5, from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Please note the change of venue. Please contact Ben at 086 8893268 to reserve a seat. A huge thank you to our sponsors; James White, Ann O’Brien, Kent Stainless, Mary Jo’s Larkins Cross.
GLYNN NATIONAL SCHOOL
Internet Safety: The parents’ association has sponsored an Internet Safety and Cyberbullying day in the school on March 13 There will be a meeting for parents at 7 p.m. that night in the school.
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
Hard luck to Roisin, Clodagh, Emma, Holly, Aisling and the Wexford Minor camogie team beaten by two points by Galway on Saturday in championship 2-5 to 0-13.Well done to Clodagh, Emma and the under-16 Wexford camogie team who defeated Westmeath 6-4 to 0-2 on Sunday.
Well done to Emma Walsh and the Senior Wexford camogie team who defeated Kilkenny in Gorey on Sunday in championship 2-11 to 0-09 and to Aoife, Chloe, Emma, Roisin and Clodagh and the intermediate Wexford camogie team who defeated Down 3-7 to 2-2 also in Gorey on Sunday last.
COISTE NA NÓG
Our under-12 hurlers put in some great performances on Friday evening in the Castletown tournament to win two out of three games. Hard luck to our minor footballers defeated by two points by Bunclody in the opening round of the championship on Sunday.
HELP NEEDED
We’ve been lucky to get free beech hedging for the club groundsand blessed to get Chelsea Garden Gold medalist Mary Reynolds’ expertise for next Saturday, March 4, to sow it all. As they say, many hands make light work and so we are looking for two parents/mentors per age group to volunteer a couple of hours to help us from 10.30 a.m. please. Tea and refreshments will be provided. Please text John Cooney at 087 9300881 if available.
REGISTRATION NIGHT
A club registration night will be held on Tuesday, March 7. Members of the camogie, ladies’ football, Coiste na nÓg and the senior club are requested to register on the night. Details available on our club website and Facebook pages.
FÉILE FUNDRAISER MOVIE PREMIERE
Dare to be Wild – starring Tom Hughes (Victoria) and Emma Greenwell (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies) ‘Irishwoman Mary Reynold’s journey from rank outsider to winner of a Gold Medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.’ IMDb 2015 Yes that’s OUR Mary Reynolds of Barntown, whose incredible story was released on the silver screen in 2015. The DVD will come out later this year but you have the opportunity to come watch it on pre-release in our clubhouse at a date to be confirmed soon. Bring a few friends, enjoy a drink or two and rub shoulders with the Chelsea Garden Gold medalist herself, who will introduce her own amazing story of a girl who dared to dream and made it happen.
ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE
Glynn-Barntown GAA, Camogie and Ladies’ Football clubs will march this year in Wexford’s St Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 Texts will be circulated soon about this. If you or your child are interested in marching its important you text back as we need to have an idea of numbers.
SENIOR GAA
Well done to Matt Doyle, James Stafford and the Wexford under-21 footballers who defeated Carlow on Wednesday evening in the first round of the 2017 Eirgrid all-Ireland Championship. Final score Wexford 1-18 Carlow 0-8.
Well done to John Leacy, James Stafford, Mick O’Regan and the Wexford Senior footballers who defeated Waterford 1-9 to 0-10 in Innovate Wexford Park on Sunday.
CLUB LOTTO
Club lotto numbers drawn Wednesday, February 22. 4, 7, 19, 2. No jackpot winner.
Ten match-three winners. Seán, Mick and Éabha Laffan, John Leacy, Pat Kent, John Murphy, Joe White, Elaine Tolton, Ger Reynolds, Paddy Kehoe, Mary Kate Joyce and Ciara, Conor and Emma Walsh.
Next draw will take place in Marty’s on Wednesday, March 8. Jackpot remains at €10,000. Reserve jackpot is €3,200.
LADIES’ FOOTBALL
Thanks to all who came out on Friday night to the table quiz. A great night was had by all. Some colourful and creative answers in places. Thanks all who helped out in anyway, bought tickets or participated in the quiz. Your support was much appreciated.
MAYORAL CAMPAIGN NEWS HERITAGE TALK
Thank you to everybody who joined us on our recent Heritage talk – it was very much appreciated. A huge thank you to Tom and Teresa Wickham for their most enjoyable presentation, which was full of great local information and plenty of banter and laughs. Gratitude is also extended to Wexford Book Centre for their beautiful door prize which was won by Barry O’Brien. A massive thanks also to Maura and the team at the National Heritage Park for their kindness and help and their fantastic venue which is a great place for our Barntown Mayoral events. The O’Dowd Mayoral Campaign Team.
TABLE QUIZ
Donie would like to invite you all to a table quiz in the beautiful surroundings of Newbay House Hotel. The quiz is on Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. – €10 per person – teams of four or five. The split-the-pot draw will be conducted during the interval. Thank you for your support.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to John-Joe Doyle, who was the lucky winner of our draw on February 16 and also to Maura Gately, who scooped the pot takings on February 23. Happy spending to you both. Envelopes are available at O’Brien’s Londis, C&D Providers and Mary Jo’s and at all masses in Barntown each weekend (Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.). Thank you for your continued support of the O’Dowd Mayoral Campaign.
DONIE’S LAST ‘HURRAH’
Coffee morning. Mary Jo’s. March 12. Follow your nose. 10.30 to 1. See you there. Everyone welcome. Donie for mayor.
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Riverbank House Thursday, February Hotel, 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.
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.
GREAT BARNTOWN BAKE-OFF
Watch this space for date and more details.
TY COOKERY BOOK
Eimear Clarke and Clodagh Wilson from ‘Creme de la Creme’ mini-company Loreto Secondary School, would like to thank everyone who bought a cookbook over the last few weeks. The girls have been successful in securing a place in the next round of the Enterprise Competition. A small number of copies of the cookbook are still available, please contact Eimear at 086 3335286 if you would like a copy.
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.