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CORACH NOTES
Congratulations to Margaret Bowe, Campile on picking up the Corach Ramblers split-the-pot prize for an incredible second time winning €667. Thanks once again everyone for your continued support.
A-team were away to St Joseph’s today in the last 16 of the Wexford cup, it’s never an easy place to get a result and we were also missing three of our regular squad to make things that bit harder.
In tough conditions with a gale force wind blowing straight down the pitch we were playing into it in the first half and on five minutes we had our first chance when Barry found Niall in the box and he skipped around his man but the ball just got away from him before he could get his shot in.
On 18 we thought we had a penalty when hermi was brought down but the ref waved play on, we were moving the ball well despite the strong wind and we were limiting Joseph’s to long balls and on the one occasion they did get through a great interception by Adam at the back post saw the danger cleared. So 0-0 at half time.
In the 47th minute we won a corner which Daz played to Niall and his cross was sent to the net by Mark for a deserving 1-0 lead. On 59 minutes we won a free 20 yards out which was taken by Niall and a good save from the Joseph’s keeper kept his side in it.
Our back four were solid today and not letting Joseph’s through. On 61 minutes a long kick out by Darren found Hermi, who went around his man and sent a 15 yard shot across the keeper and into the far corner for a 2-0 lead.
On 71 minutes we got another free on the edge of the box when Tadhg was taken down but Daz was just over with his effort. On 89 minutes we got our third when good pressure from Niall forced a mistake from the Joseph’s defence and Hermi’s cross was volleyed to the net from 10 yards by Richie.
A good performance today from all the lads and now we wait to see who we get in the quarter final.
This weekend’s underage fixture list: Schoolboys – under-nine blitz in St Leonards Fc, under-11s home v Fethard Rangers at 1 p.m.; Schoolgirls – under-12s home v New Ross Celtic KO tbc.
SAD PASSING
Deepest sympathy to the family of Jimmy Keegan, Lough, who died suddenly last week. Jimmy was 60 years of age and is survived by his sons James and Seán, sister Kathleen and granddaughter Skye relatives and friends. Jimmy was waked at Ryan’s funeral parlour on Saturday with removal to Carrig church on Saturday evening and funeral Mass was on Sunday after 11 a.m. mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery with his wife Pauline, who predeceased him.
DANCING
Dancing continues every Thursday night in Tír na nÓg, and to celebrate our third anniversary we have the Wicklow Man and the Drinagh Mummers on Thursday the 30th. All welcome to come along and have a great night of dancing.
GET FIT CLUB
Would you like to meet other locals in the community and enjoy a walk with the brighter evenings? We are starting our walking club back up every evening at 5 p.m. Meeting at the GAA Park.
GRANTSTOWN NEWS
Upcoming Events in Grantstown Day-care Centre: Tuesday, March 28 – Cards, Ball Games and Parish Shoot in the morning. Pongo in the afternoon. Wednesday, March 29 – Pongo and Rosary in the morning, Sonas and Games in the afternoon. Thursday, March 30 – Bring a Friend for Free Day, Pongo in the morning, Chair Yoga in the afternoon. Monday, April 3 – Cards/Exercises with Mairead in the morning, Easter Decorations and Pongo in the afternoon.
CE Schemes: We have Bus Driver/Maintenance and Bus Driver/Carer vacancies in Grantstown Day Care Centre. For more information please contact the reception at 051 561016.
Why not come and join us for a game of 45 at Grantstown on the first Monday of every month. This will begin on Monday, April 3, starting at 11 a.m. and finishing at 12.30 p.m. Tea and coffee will be served complimentary. We are looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Facebook page: We are excited to say that we now have our Facebook page up and running. where you will now find the link to our celebrity experience on TG4.
LADIES GAA FUNDRAISER
Thank you to everyone who supported and volunteered at the raffle in Wallace’s SuperValu on Saturday, March 18. A generous sum of €862 was raised for the club.
The prize winners were, First; Ellie Currid, Second; Siobhán Codd, Third; Geraldine Donnelly. Congratulations to the winners and all involved.
DEATH
Deepest sympathy to Michael Murphy and family, Bannow road on the death of his mother May Murphy, Littlecullenstown on Tuesday, March 14. May she rest in peace.
GAA CLUB NOTES
Lotto numbers were 1, 10, 21 and 25. No jackpot winner so the next one will be €8,900. Well done to Tommy Keating and Mairead French, who match-three numbers. Thank you for your continued support to our club.
All league matches are going strong in camogie, football and Hurling. All results and fixtures can be seen on our Facebook page.
Deepest condolences to the Murphy/Delvin and Keegan Families on their recent bereavements.
CLEAN UP
It’s that time again and we need to start the parish clean-up – contact Nicola for bags etc. funds for our charity partner Pieta House.
A Rock Night will be held in Mary Jo’s Pub, Larkin’s Cross on Saturday, April 5, with music by the fabulous Dynamo. Admission €5 and there will be a raffle and door prizes on the night. Tickets on sale from O’Brien’s Londis. Your support would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there.
RACE TO BE MAYOR
Congratulations to the newly elected mayor of Barntown, Mr Tom Dempsey. A staggering €72,608 has been raised throughout the campaign. What an achievement and an example of great community spirit. A massive well done and thank you to all involved.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Under-eight camogie resumes on Saturday mornings at the hurling wall. Contact Janine at 086 2273113 for further information.
Under-10 camogie and ladies’ football resumes Monday, March 27, on the small pitch in Killurin 6 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. Contact PJ for further information at 087 4035506.
Our Senior camogie team played Gorey on Saturday in Killurin but were unfortunately defeated.
Congratulations to Emma Kiely, Roisin Cooney, Clodagh Jackman, Aisling Halligan and the Wexford Minor camogie team who defeated Limerick away on Sunday in the all-Ireland championship 1-10 to 0-07.
Well done to club team mates Ciara Butler and Rachel Murphy, who lined out on Sunday with Wexford under-14 camogie team v Dublin in Coolgreaney where they had a comfortable win.
CONDOLENCES
Glynn-Barntown camogie and GAA club extend heartfelt condolences to Betty Walsh and the Walsh and Barden families at the very sad passing of Betty’s mother Peggy Barden over the weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
COISTE NA NÓG
Our under-eight hurlers took part in the Bannow-Ballymitty Indoor Hurling Tournament over the past couple of weeks and finished up on Saturday with two great wins and medals presented by Wexford hurling star Matthew O’Hanlon.
Our Minor footballers championship game v Gorey away on Sunday morning was postponed till further notice.
COLLEGES NEWS – Well done to club lads Aaron Breen, Dylan Lyne, Cormac Rowe, Richie Ryan, Dave Roche, Adam O’Leary-Murphy and Jack Brazzill along with their St Peter’s College team mates who booked a place in the all-Ireland ‘A’ Football final with a one point win over Magharafelt on Wednesday. They will now line out in Croke Park on Saturday, April 1, in the all-Ireland final v St Brendan’s of Killarney.
EASTER CAMP – Glynn-Barntown Easter Camp will take place from the April 18 to April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to all primary school children. Registration for the camp is Thursday, March 30, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact Roisin 087 1253637.
FÉILE FUNDRAISER – Our Féile Committee will hold a table quiz in the clubhouse on Friday, March 31, starting at 8 p.m. – Table of four at €20. Please support.
SENIOR GAA NOTES
Our Senior hurlers carved out another fine victory v St Martin’s in Piercestown on Saturday in the ACHL on a final scoreline of 2-15 to 1-11. Our Junior hurlers defeated Adamstown in Killurin on Sunday in the league.
POKER CLASSIC – A Poker Classic will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday, April 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets €20 each. Contact 087 2807679 for tickets.
HEALTH AND WELL BEING OFFICER – Glynn-Barntown GAA Club would like to welcome Dermot Rafter on board as it’s new Health and Well-being Officer. Dermot is a Behaviour Support Specialist living in Killurin with strong ties to the club. Dermot has over 25 years experience working on individual support and organisation development with qualifications and competencies in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS); Person Centred Practice (PCP); Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA); and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Dermot is a fantastic new addition to this area in our club and we are thrilled to have somebody of his calibre as part of our team. Dermot can be contacted at 087 2879183.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Hard luck to Aisling Comiskey, Sinéad Kirwan, Grace Roche and their Wexford under-14 teammates who were beaten by Longford away on Saturday.
Well done to Alibeth Moran Curran, who lined out with the under-16 Wexford ladies’ football team on Saturday for an impressive win over Carlow away.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the super boys and girls in Barntown NS who made their Confirmation on Saturday. We hope all involved enjoyed their day. Many thanks to their teachers and parents for their help in preparing the children for this special sacrament.
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.