Glynn & Barntown

GLYNN NS

Glynn NS will re-open on Thursday, August 31, at 9.20 a.m. For information regarding Book Rental please see the school website glynnns. scoilnet.ie.

FOREVER FIT WEXFORD

Forever Fit Wexford holds classes every Tuesday at 11.30 in Glynn Hall. Actvie 50 + exercise to music. Suitable for all fitness levels. Call or Text Amanda Burke at 087 9713339.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Glynn-Barntown’s successful run in Community Games ended at the national finals in Dublin last Saturday and Sunday. Four national finalists: Ciara Laffan under-10 Hurdles, Jane Duggan under-12 Ball Throw, Cian Carthy under-12 Long Puck and Ciara Butler under-14 Long Puck. Ciara Laffan got a bronze in under-10 Hurdles and Ciara Butler silver in Long Puck. Well done to all four competitors. GlynnBarntown CG Committee would like to thank all participants in this year’s county finals and we look forward to next year.

SWIMMING CLUB NEW MEMBERS

Wexford Swimming Club is holding registration for the start of the new season, this coming Friday, September 1, in Wexford’s Ferrybank swimming pool, between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Coaches, committee members and swimmers, will be available to answer any questions. All new swimmers are asked to bring their swimming togs, for a free swim and informal swimming assessment to allow coaches to place newcomers into the appropriate swim squads for their ability. We accommodate all ages and abilities from those who want to swim for fitness and fun to those wanting to swim competitively, current membership range from five to 21 years, we offer Learn to Swim sessions, water polo, lane training and have members on the Irish and Leinster water polo teams, Irish surf lifesaving teams, Leinster swimming development squads and a growing number of swimmers swimming at Irish age group division 1 and two standard. We are a growing, sociable club and look forward to welcoming everyone on Friday.

GYMSTARS GYMNASTIC CLUB ENROLMENT EVENING

Enrolment evening in Gymstars Gymnastics Club, Knockeen, Barntown will take place on Tuesday, August 29, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come along and enrol your child into one of the top gymnastic clubs in Ireland. We run a wide range of classes to suit the beginner to the advanced from age three years upwards. Classes resume on week beginning Monday, September 4. Any queries please message our Facebook page ‘Gymstars Gymnastic Club’.

ROUNDERS

A massive congratulations to the Glynn-Barntown senior ladies Rounders team, who earned themselves the title of 2017 all-Ireland Champions. The ladies beat the Cuchulainn team from Carlow, in Abbotstown on Sunday last to a final score of 54 – 19. Well done to all involved.

CAMOGIE

Hard luck to our senior camogie team who were defeated by Rathnure in the championship quarter final on Tuesday in Farmleigh. Hard luck to our under-10 Blue camogie team defeated by a narrow margin by Oylegate-Glenbrien on Monday evening. So proud of you all.

ALL IRELAND UNDER-16 CAMOGIE FINAL

We’re all very proud of our under-16 camogie player Emma Dempsey, who represents club and county in the all-Ireland under-16 camogie final on Sunday v Galway in Kinnegad at 3.30 p.m. Wishing her and her Wexford teammates every good wish in their bid for National glory.

COISTE NA NÓG

Our under-12 boys had a thrilling hurling encounter away to the St Martin’s in their semifinal. After early exchanges we were 2-2 to 0-0 down but then put 2-1 on the board with goals from Patrick and Evan. In the middle third we got three points at the start while the opposition scored four points. Mark Walsh secured a goal in the final third to put us ahead before St Martin’s pulled away to take the win. Captain Michael Furlong led with an exceptional performance and his teammates can be very proud of what they have achieved. Well done to our minor footballers who have booked a championship semifinal place following their victory over Starlights on Tuesday evening in Killurin.

LADIES’ FOOTBALL

Our under-10 Green ladies’ football team played brilliantly on Mondayevening, from start to finish, coming from behind to win 3-5 to 3-3 against St Fintan’s. You did yourselves proud, girls. Well done to the super Blue under-10 ladies’ football team who defeated Kilmore in a hard fought game coming out on top 5-9 to 4-2 in their final football match in the group on Tuesday evening. These champs have won every football match in their group this season matching their teammates on the Green team. Well done to everyone including all the mentors and manager PJ.

CLUB LOTTO RESULTS

Numbers drawn Wednesday, August 23: 10, 13, 19 and 32. No jackpot winner. Three matchthree winners – Julie Kearney and Frances, Pat Kent and Liam Martin. Jackpot now stands at €5,800. Next draw in Declan’s on Wednesday, September 6. Be in to win.

IMPORTANT NOTICE AREA NOTES

Please be advised that there has been a deadline change for District Notes. The new deadline is 2 p.m. on the Friday before publication. Notices for inclusion for the Glynn-Barntown area, should be emailed to hillaryobrien@ eircom.net or alternatively, phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065. on Tuesday, September 19. Returning Wednesday, September 20, a.t approximately 7 p.m. Staying in Knock House Hotel – Dinner, B & B. €95pps twin/double room/€110 single room. Please book your seat with Karen in the parish office.€20 non-refundable deposit required to book your seat. Minimum numbers required.

LOUGH DERG 2017

You may begin the three-day pilgrimage on any day up to and including Sunday, August 13.

Advance booking is not necessary. There are various travel options available countrywide.

The Lough Derg team can help you to co-ordinate public transport or link up with pilgrimage.

Organisers in your locality. Phone Maureen or Lorraine at 071 9851518.

CAMOGIE TRAINING TIMES

New members are always welcome to join our club. The following are training times for 2017; Under-eights Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Under-10s Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Under-12s Mondays at 6.30 p.m. Under14s Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. Under-16s Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Minor Fridays at 6.30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate Mondays and Fridays at 7 p.m.

LADIES’ FOOTBALL

Under-eights training is every Wednesday evening in Crossabeg pitch at 6.30 with Ciaran Kearney (087 6121959). Registration is €30 and gum shields must be worn.

Under-10 and under-12 training is also on every Wednesday evening in Crossabeg Pitch at 6.30.

GROW

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression/finding life difficult/feeling isolated? GROW is here to help you. GROW is a community-based mental health organisation which holds weekly. meetings in your local community. GROW meetings provide help and support to anyone. experiencing mental health difficulties or struggling with any aspect of their mental wellbeing. Meetings are confidential and no referral is necessary, simply come along. Monday at 7.30 p.m., The Presentation Centre, Nunnery Road, Enniscorthy./Thursday at 7.30 p.m., Clonard Community. Centre, Wexford.

MASS TIMES IN OYLEGATE CHURCH

Please note Mass times Oylegate: Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m. Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m. offering the opportunity to complete a Level five in Retail Practice with additional subjects: payroll, and book keeping. This is a fulltime course scheduled to commence in September 2017. To register your interest, please contact us at 05391 30393 email cotscheme@hotmail.com. Application forms available online at cotstraining.ie or call in for a chat to Kilmuckridge Family Resource Centre. Centering Prayer Retreats: Contemplative Outreach Ireland welcomes you to join us on our Centering Prayer Retreats on Saturday, September 9. (second Saturday of each month) in the Church of the Annunciation, Clonard Parish, Wexford, from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Contact Sr. Mary Rowsome 087 2432947. Also: eight-day Retreat (November 8 to 15.) in Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre, Blackwater, (Waiting List)

GRANDPARENTS KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

Grandparents National annual pilgrimage takes place on September 10, Knock Shrine at 2.30 p.m. Everybody welcome to honour and thank grandparents, alive and dead for all they have done for us down through the ages. Chief Celebrant Archbishop Eamon Martin – Ballina School Choir – Dana sings ‘Our Lady of Knock’

CHURCH NEWS

Daily Mass every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9.30 a.m. Adoration every Monday from 1 to 7.20 p.m with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till nine o’clock. Confessions every Saturday evening at 6 p.m and prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the parochial house. Our Lady’s Island Pilgrimage continues till September 8 with daily Mass at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday next is the First Friday of the month and the sick and housebound of the parish will be visited at the usual times.

ATHLETICS

Now that the children are back in school, its time to get back to athletic training. Juvenile training will re-commence again on Monday night of next week, September 4 from seven to 8.15 p.m and again on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. Training twice weekly at the community field in Crossabeg. New members are most welcome.