Ballymurn
CHURCH NOTES
Mass times as follows: Tuesday 7.30 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. And 8.15 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. Vigil Mass at 8.15 p.m. Mass at 10 a.m.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil, Ballymurn at 9 p.m.
PENNY BANK
Penny bank collections continueevery Saturday and Sunday in the hall after Masses.
GAA ACTION
Best of luck to the intermediate hurlers who play Adamstown next weekend.
ORANGE RECYCLE BINS
Many thanks for your continued use of the parish recycle bin. Last quarter the amount lodged for Ballymurn was €125.24. Please keep up the good work.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy is extended to Margaret Byrne and family, Ballinakeele on the death of Margaret’s father Mr Paddy Wickham. May he rest in peace.
CAMOGIE HALF ZIPS
The camogie club will be selling half zips in the coming weeks. Orders will be taken in the clubhouse on the following days and times only; Tuesday, September 5,, Friday, September 8, Monday, September 11, from 7.00 to 7.30 p.m. each evening. Deposit of €25 required on the night for each half zip ordered. Samples will be available to try on – kids and adult sizes. of items in the Bree and Galbally notes is now 10 p.m. on the Thursday night. Please email items to jamcsdoyle@eircom.net or contact Jim and Clare Doyle at 053 9247706.
YOUTH CLUB
Parents are still strongly encouraged to get Garda vetted before the Youth club resumes so that we may continue to provide a meeting place for the young people of the parish and surrounding areas. Garda vetting application forms can be obtained by sending your email address to 087 2319219.
BREE CEP VACANCIES
Bree CEP Project is currently recruiting for the following vacancies:
General Maintenance (2 Positions) Ref CES 2028407, Childcare Worker (1 Position) Ref CES 2028408, General Operative (1 Position) Ref CES 2028410.
Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for a vacancy quoting the relevant reference number. Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over.
Applicants must also be in receipt of an Irish social welfare payment for one year or more. Garda Vetting will also be required for positions dealing with children, the elderly or vulnerable people.
BREE CHOIR
The choir in Bree Church has resumed on Sunday last. New people are encouraged to join for Sunday mornings and for Christmas and Easter. You will be very welcome.
CELTIC ROOTS
The last night of the Full Irish show, in association with Celtic Roots, in Bree Hall was Tuesday last. The group would to thank everyone for their wonderful support throughout the summer season.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Organisations using or intending to use Bree Community Centre for the resumption of activities in September are asked to contact Eddie Dunne to confirm, book regular meetings, classes and events. This is to ensure that there are no overlaps or confusion around bookings.
BARN DANCE
The annual barn dance took place on Saturday, August 26, in Byrne’s Grain Store. The proceeds this year went to the community centre for general upkeep and maintenance. A great night was had by all. Many thanks to all who supported in any way.
RECYCLE UNITS
If the recycle units at the front of Bree Community Centre are full please do not leave bags, boxes of bottles on the ground in front of the units as they end up becoming a litter problem and also a hazard with broken glass. Please do not bring household refuse or any other type of rubbish up to the units as it will not be taken away. Lucy Grennell, Kilpatrick; Freya Hennessy, Ballymurn; Sadhbh Hynes, St Edmund’s; Alex Kehoe, Garryvarren; Zoe Kinsella, Killowen; Orlaith Mahon, Ballybeg; Ellen and Orlaith McCormack, Ferrycarrig; Julia Murphy, Monmore; Mollie Murphy, St Patrick’s Terrace; Alanna Murphy-Waters, Mount Anna; Kassidy O’Leary, Monmore; Cora Purcell, Newcastle; Aisling Roche, Coolcotts, Sophie Turner, Saunderscourt.
Senior Infants class also welcomed Kayla Peters from Ballymurn while Ben Kehoe from Ballyhoebeg joined sixth class.
DEATH
The death occured at Lawson House nursing home on Thursday of last week of Mrs Lily O’Leary (née Dillon) Cloughbawn, Clonroche, and formerly of Tykillen, Crossabeg.
Pre-deceased by her husband George, son Pat, brothers Jimmy and Johnny and sister Sr. Patricia, she is survived by her son Tony and family (Tykillen) daughter Marie and family (England) her sister Sr. Camillus, relatives and friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
Her remains reposed at Brownes funeral home in Enniscorthy on Friday last with removal to Cloughbawn church at 7.30 p.m. Funeral Mass took place on Saturday morning at 11 a.m with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. RIP. Coffee morning.
The Hospice coffee morning will be held in Kyle Forge on Thursday, September 14, from 10 a.m till 1 p.m. Please support this worthwhile cause.
YOUTH CLUB AGM
Crossabeg Youth Club will hold their annual general meeting in Kyle Forge on Thursday, September 7, at 8 p.m. It is important that parents attend and provide input for the ongoing success of the club. Registration of members, new and returning will take place at the meeting. The cost is €10.
ATHLETICS
Now that the children are back in school, its time to get back to athletic training. Juvenile training has commenced again and is held every Monday and Thursday evening from seven to 8.15 p.m at the community field in Crossabeg. New members are most welcome.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Oylegate-Glenbrien camogie club will be selling half zip hoodies in the coming weeks.
Orders will be taken in the clubhouse on the following days and times only,
Tuesday, September 5; Friday, September 8; Monday, September 11, from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m each evening.
A deposit of €25 is required on the night for each hoodie ordered.
Samples will be available to try on, in kids and adult sizes.
NOTES DEADLINE CHANGE
Due to changes in the people newspapers production deadlines, the local notes deadline is now being brought forward. Items for inclusion in the paper should be with me by Thursday evening and no later than 10 a.m. on a Friday morning. Please note that this deadline will apply at all times, even on bank holiday weekends.
Items welcome for the column. Email to redcow2@eircom. net or contact 086 1980775. more prizes guaranteed.
There will also be a dance competition with prizes on the night. Tickets cost €15 and are available from Whites hotel, Leisure Max or contact Paraic O’Leary at 087 7165464 or Katie Lacey at 087 1853861. A great night of dancing will be guaranteed.
FIT-NUTZ
The Fit-Nutz ‘walk, jog, run’ group meet in Hollymount on Tuesday and Fridays evenings from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Whatever your goal, they can help you achieve it through regular sessions, personal plans and nutrition advice.
There is a fantastic social element to the group also so why not go along to get fit and make friends. Beginner group starting in September. Check out Fit-Nutz page on Facebook for regular updates and events. Contact Darren at 086 8563872 for details.
YARD SALES
Yard sales take place at Screen school on Sunday, September 10, from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m to help raise funds for a new sensory room.
Tea and cake, books, toys and household stalls, raffle for trailer of fuel and fun for all. Any donations of baking would be gratefully collected on Saturday at 2 p.m or can be delivered on Sunday morning to the school.
Your support would be appreciated.
NOTES DEADLINE CHANGE
Due to changes in the people newspapers production deadlines, the local notes deadline is now being brought forward. Items for inclusion in the paper should be with me by Thursday evening and no later than 10 a.m. on a Friday morning. Please note that this deadline will apply at all times, even on bank holiday weekends.
Items are welcome for the column. Email to redcow2@eircom. net or text to 086 1980775.