Glynn-Barntown

GLYNN NS

Athletics: Glynn NS recently won the DMP inter school athletics competition held in Sinnottstown Lane. The team put in a great effort and it was a great source of pride to the school.

Rackard League: Our Rackard League camogie team were unluckily defeated by Loreto Gorey in the Rackard League semi-final while the boys rounders team were unlucky to lose to Barntown in their semi-final.

SUMMER CAMP

First Friends Playschool summer Camp will take place the first two weeks in July. Also now taking bookings for ECCE schemes in September. For more information contact Marian at 087 2332133.

TARA VILLA CHILDCARE

Tara Villa Childcare is now enrolling for September 2017 and spaces are limited. We are offering two free ECCE pre-school/ montessori years for children from three years up to school-going age. Also available is a part time sessional service for children from two years upwards, We are also offering a ‘before and after school’ service as well as a Homework Club in Barntown National School. All enquiries to Catherine at 087 4476858 or 053 9120066.

BARNTOWN CHURCH NEWS

Weekly envelope collection: Thanks to James White for his recent presentation of the parish accounts. It is projected that the church requires a weekly envelope collection of €700 to meet its commitments. Last week’s collection realised €544.70 for which we are immensely grateful. Should you wish to become a contributor to the collection, envelope boxes are available from the parish office. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is situated behind the church.

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

WFCA Ltd Community Employment Scheme has vaancies for the following positions; Front of house – Wexford Arts Centre. Caretaker – Wexford Arts Centre. Administrator – Wexford Chamber of Commerce. Administrator – Barntown parish office. Administrator – CADA Community Centre Coolcotts. Caretaker – Community Centre, Coolcotts. Receptionist – Wexford Citizens Information Centre. To be eligible you must be aged 25 years or older and also be in receipt of social welfare for at least one year. For more information, please contact 053 9152125 or email gwenwfca@eircom.net.

SOLSTICE 5K WALK

The Hope Cancer Support Centre will hold their annual summer Solstice 5K Walk and Ceremony of Light and Healing in Curracloe Beach on Wednesday, June 21, at 8 p.m. Everyone invited to come along and be part of this very special ceremony and to enjoy a peaceful and serene walk on this beautiful beach.

CAMOGIE

Our under-10 camogie team played against Davidstown-Courtnacuddy away on Wednesday evening. It was a great game from the girls which ended in a draw.

Our under-12 ‘GOLIATH’ camogie team played the first game of the season against St Martin’s in Piercestown. After a tough game and against the wind in the second half, team GOLIATH came out on top with a full time score of 2: one to 0: two.

Our under-12 camogie ‘WARRIORS’ team lived up to their name and battled hard on Thursday evening in Killurin. However, despite a great start and their best efforts, the Shamrocks came out on top. Thanks to Tony Butler for refereeing.

FÉILE NA NGAEL 2017

After months of hard work, planning, anticipation and preparation the Féile weekend has swept by in a blaze of energy, games, excitement, companionship, and cooperation. We thank the three visiting clubs Éire Óg, Annacarty Co. Tipperary, St Fechin’s, Termonfeckin Co. Louth and Na Piarsaigh Co. Westmeath for their company and courtesy over the weekend and wish them well in the rest of the playing season, safe in the knowledge that we have all been responsible for creating a weekend of wonderful memories for the 140 odd children who visited Glynn-Barntown parish.

To the Glynn-Barntown boys and girls who took part in Féile na nGael 2017 over the weekend we would like to express the club’s great sense of pride in you all as excellent ambassadors for our parish. We hope you will cherish the memories of this weekend.

We’d like to express a big thank you to all the host families and all families involved in Féile na nGael 2017 in the parish. Your support for the club and courtesy towards our visitors was exceptional.

We’d also like to thank the wonderful club people who did not have children involved in Féile but still gave up their free time to help. So much work has gone into making the club ‘Féile ready’ and so many have been involved – THANK YOU.

Thank you again to our many fantastic sponsors for their support for Féile – a list of our Féile sponsors can be viewed on the club website and social media pages.

Glynn-Barntown GAA and camogie club expresses huge appreciation towards our FÉILE COMMITTEE 2017 who have worked tirelessly to bring to fruition the successful club event we witnessed over the last few days. The amount of work required to make this weekend a success cannot be measured. The committee were Paudie Berry, Fiona Hayes, Annette Hillis, Angela Finn, Róisín Doyle, Sarah Butler, Colette Carley, Suzanne Goff, Aideen Buckley and Pascal Cooney.

A final thank you to the dedicated mentors who got the teams prepared for Féile na nGael 2017, working so hard for many months to hone the skills of over 70 children and prepare them for the event. Well done managers Mickey Laffan, Shane Carley, PJ Gaynor, Pascal Cooney, Georgina Roche and your super backroom teamsll.

LADIES FOOTBALL

Well done to our under-eight football team who played two great matches against the Shels on Thursday evening.

CLUB LOTTO

Club lotto Numbers drawn Wednesday, June 14, were 5, 12, 22 and 32. No jackpot winner. Eight match-three winners: Eithne Ryan, Donie Doyle, Flo and Gerry, Mick O’Gorman, Dymphna O’Connor, Johnny Mcdonald, Bernard McGuinness, Toss Barron. Next draw Wednesdah June 28 in Mary Jo’s. Jackpot remains at €10,000. Reserve jackpot €4.800

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.