Bree/Galbally
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Bree Community Centre AGM will be held on Monday next, April 3, at 8.30 p.m. All organisations are requested to have two representatives present at this AGM.
A number of chairs, suitable for elderly members of our community, were recently removed from the meeting room in Bree Community Centre. Can these chairs be returned immediately please?
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
Bree Macra would like to invite the senior citizens of Bree Parish to their senior citizens’ Easter Tea Party. The tea party will take place in Bree Community Centre on Monday, April 17 (Easter Monday). Refreshments will be served from 3 p.m. with light entertainment following till 5 p.m.
Members will be calling with invitations over the coming weeks but anyone seeking more information is asked to contact Áine (086 0825018) or Cathal (085 1461164).
TABLE QUIZ
Wexford Academy dancers are holding a table quiz in Byrne’s Lounge, Bree on Thursday, April 13, at 9 p.m. in aid of their Costume Fund. All support appreciated.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Best of luck to those taking part in the Community Games Co Gymnastics Final in Gorey on Sunday next, April 2.
The Community Games Co Talent Competition for under-12s and under-16s takes place in Bree Hall on Saturday, May 13, Competitors from Bree, Davidstown and Cloughbawn parishes are invited to take part. Events are solo and group dancing, singing, music and drama. Entries must be with the area sec by April 28. Please check with the area sec Clare at 087 4151350 or the Community Games website under Resources/Rule Book of each event.
The local Athletic Finals will take place on Thursday, May 11. Galbally Tractor Run the annual Galbally Tractor Run in aid of Galbally Parish Funds will take place on Sunday, May 28, School Enrolments.
Enrolments for September 2017 are now being taken for all the schools in the parish. To enroll in Ballyhogue NS, please call into the office or ring 053 9247677 for an Enrolment Form.
To enroll in Galbally NS contact the school office for enrolment packs. Contact details 053 9247622/galballyns.ie/office. scoileoinbaiste@gmail.com.
Enrolment packs for Bree NS can be collected at the school office or you can call the office (053 247725) for a pack to be posted out.
COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL
Galbally Community Playschool IS 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.
They have a limited number of places available, so please contact them 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 their Facebook page at Galbally Community Playschool’. Their website is galballyplayschool.com where more information can be found.
BREE AC ATHLETICS
Congratulations to Aoife Cloke Rochford on winning a silver medal in the 60m at the National Indoor Championships last weekend. Shane Rowley was fourth and Abbie Doyle was fifth in the 60m sprint. Best of luck to those involved this weekend. Outdoor athletics resumes for the summer season in Ballyhogue GAA Grounds on Mondays and Wednesday at 7 p.m. from Monday next, April 3, All athletes taking part must be registered for 2017. Indoor training will finish on this Thursday, March 30. to April 7. Wexara phone no 087 6094587.
COLLECTION THANKS
Wexford Mental Health Association would like to thanks those who contributed to their Church gate collection on February 4 and five. A total of €402.64 was raised.
LOCH GARMAN BAND
The Youth Band will take part in a fundraising concert, on Thursday, March 30, in Bride Street Church at 8 p.m., for the 13th Wexford Scout Hall building fund, tickets are available on the night. The following week, the Youth Band will perform at a concert in the Mercy School, John’s Road on Wednesday, April 5, at 7.30 p.m., featuring the Mercy School Choir.
SCOIL MHUIRE FUN RUN
On Sunday, April 2, we will hold our Blue 5K Fun Run/Walk 2017, in aid of the Rainbow Unit (For Children on the Autism Spectrum) commencing at midday from Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts, adults €12, children €6, family of four €25. Includes a Blue Run T-Shirt (limited numbers apply).
Go to facebook.com/Blue5kFunrun/Walk for online registration details or register from 11 a.m. on the day. Chipped timed, prizes, music, face painting, refreshments and more. All money raised goes to the Rainbow Unit. Thank you for your continued support.
GAA CLUB NEWS
The club would like to say a big thank you to everyone who turned out for St Patrick’s Day parade – the children, parents, mentors, committee, and a big thanks to Mary Kavanagh for having all children looking so well turned out.
Congratulations to Frank Glennon on winning €242 in this week’s split-the-pot. Seller this week was Stephen Miller. Big thanks to everyone who supported us this week. Next week’s envelopes are on sale now.
LADIES GAA
Underage training will resume back outdoors this Wednesday evening at Clonard GAA pitch - under-10, under-12, under-14 will train from 6-7 p.m., under-16 girls will train 6-30-7.30, Training for under-14/under-16 Saturday mornings at volunteers pitch, time to be confirmed. The under-14 Team 1 game is cancelled for tonight but under-14 Team 2 will play away to Sarsfields on Saturday at 3.30.
Well done to our under-16 girls who played their first game of the championship against Crossabeg, after and exciting game of football they came away with the three points, next under-16 game home to Bunclody on April 13. Minor girls play away to Mouge O’Rahillys on April 5. Best of luck to all teams.
Féile will be held next Sunday for our under-14 girls, this is always an excellent well organised day of football for the girls, venue and times of games are to be confirmed.
Thank you to all who supported our Clothes Collection fundraiser last Saturday, it was much appreciated. For more up to date information please join clonardvolunteer ladies on Facebook or call 086 606.3488.