Glynn-Barntown
CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to Barntown man Fergal Dempsey and his wife Jodie, who scooped the best casual dining award at the recent Food Oscars in Dublin. Well done also to Tariq, who works at the restaurant ‘Wild and Native’ in Rosslare.
BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair will take place in Glynn NS from Friday, May 19, till Friday, May 26. This sale of children’s books will be open to parents and to the general public everyday from 3 p.m. It will also be open on Saturday the 20th at 8.30 p.m. and on Sunday the 21st at 11 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there.
TENNIS
Following the success of their second introduction to tennis night, Glynn-Barntown Tennis Club is holding a rules/position on court etc information night on the courts on Wednesday, May 24, at 7 p.m.
Also there are a couple of new members who are complete beginners and are looking for another few to form a group. If anyone is interested come along on the 24th, or if you know of anyone pass the word.
CHURCH NEWS
This weekend, local accountant and parishioner James White, will present 2015/2016 accounts at all masses in Barntown. Accounts are annually filed with the diocese. Accounts and properties of the parish and are required to be kept in line with the requirements of the Charity Act 2009. Gratitude is extended to James.
CHRISTENINGS
Congratulations to the Donegan family from Barntown on the recent christening of twins Florence Jean and Max Anthony. Congratulations also to the Buckely family who recently had baby Seán Xavier christened in Barntown.
TRACTOR RUN
Date for your diary: annual Tractor Run in Glynn – Sunday, July 2.
CAMOGIE
Well done to both of our under-10 camogie teams who played outstandingly well in their blitz in Blackwater on Sunday morning.
DISCO – A disco will be held on Tuesday, June 5, in the clubhouse 8.30.11 p.m. Admission by ticket only. Tickets at €5 each on sale in the clubhouse Friday, May 26, from 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. After 7 p.m. you can text the usual number 087 7858641.
COISTE NA NÓG
Hard luck to our under-16 boys defeated by HWH/Bunclody on Monday evening in football.
Congratulations to all the super boys and girls of Barntown NS and their families on their First Holy Communion on Saturday. We hope they all enjoyed their day.
We wish all the boys and girls in sixth class in Glynn NS a fantastic day on Saturday at their confirmation.
SENIOR GAA
Hard luck to clubman John Leacy and James Stafford and the Wexford senior footballers defeated by Carlow in the first round of the Leinster championship.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
Club lotto numbers drawn Wednesday, May 17: 5, 16, 21, 32. There was no jackpot winner. There was one match-three winner – Barry Kirwan (Hughes). Next draw in Marty’s on Wednesday, May 31. Jackpot remains at €10,000. Reserve jackpot €4,400
LADIES FOOTBALL
Well done to the under-10 Blue ladies’ football team who played really well in their victory on Friday evening over Taghmon-Camross.
Well done to Gráinne and Caitlin members of the Wexford under-13 ladies’ football development squad who played an all-Ireland blitz last weekend.
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.