GlynnBarntown

SINGING PUBS

Congratulations to Mary Jo’s, Larkin’s Cross in the recent singing pubs having scooped three big wins in the competition. Stephen Cullen was crowned best male singer, Mark Mono got the special Adjudicator’s award and Stephen also received the Guinness Golden Harp award. Well done, guys.

A huge thank you to our other participants, Sarah, Billy and Damien. And of course to our marvellous audience, who for us, are always winners.

TABLE QUIZ

A Community Games fundraising table quiz will take place in Declan’s Sycamore House, on Friday, November 10. The event kicks off at 9 p.m. so round up your buddies and save the date in your diary. A table of four costs €20. See you there.

HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING

A coffee morning will take place on Thursday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Boggan’s Shop (Tea Room) Newtown Road. All are invited to attend.

SPLIT THE POT

Barntown Parish split-the-pot is up and running. Watch out for the boxes on shop counters at the following locations; C & D Providers, O’Brien’s Londis Larkin’s Cross, Saucy Butcher Clonard, Killeens Service Station, Barntown parish office, Mary Jo’s and the Sailing Cot. Only €2 to enter.

The pot is growing every week. Congratulations to last week’s winner Frank Stafford, who took away €80.

YOUTH CHOIR

Barntown Parish Youth Choir will held their first rehearsal on Thursday, October 26, at 6.50 p.m. in Barntown Church. The choir is open to all fourth Class Primary to sixth Year Secondary School pupils. BPYC endeavours to enrich, inspire, motivate and engage all the musical talent in the parish. Gratitude to all who turned up for the registration evening, and for those of you still interested in signing up, you are not too late, please contact Vocal Coach, Ann Cleary (née Stamp) at 087 9004554 to find out more information.

PONGO

Pongo will take place in the Kitchen in Glynn Hall on the first Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. Come along and enjoy the fun.

The annual parish Christmas Bazaar will take place on Sunday, December 17, after 10 a.m. Mass – save the date in your diary.

MUSIC AT THE MANOR

Barntown’s Mayor, Mr Tom Dempsey presents Music at the Manor in aid of Wexford Hospice Homecare and Barntown Parish Music, Live Bands, Finger Food, DJs, Prizes and much more. Slaney Manor, Barntown on November 17, 8 p.m. till late. Tickets are €20 and can be purchased at the parish office 053 9120853.

CAMOGIE

Well done to our minor camogie team who had a good win over Bunclody in championship in Killurin last Sunday. Final score 3-11 to 2-2.

COISTE NA NÓG GAA FUNDAMENTALS REMINDER

GAA fundamentals started Sunday, November 5, for girls and boys at the hurling wall in Killurin. Cost: €2 per session: 10.11 a.m.: Second, third and fourth Class 11.midday: Fifth and sixth Class Tuesdays:Junior Senior and first classes Barntown Hall 6.15 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. Wednesdays:Junior Senior and first classes Glynn Hall 6.15 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.

Well structured programme so your child gets the active, healthy fundamentals for life. Parents are encouraged to stay and observe, you may pick up some fundamentals.

MENTORS

The selection process has begun for Coiste na nÓg team managers and selectors for 2018. If you are interested please contact Willie 087 2933815 or Ruairí 087 4185950 by November 8.

UNDER-21 FOOTBALL

Wishing our under-21 footballers every success as they begin their campaign v Ballyhogue Saturday, November 4. Result not known at time of print.

AGM GLYNN-BARNTOWN

GAA Senior Club AGM will take place on Friday, November 24. Formal notifications via email and post are in the process of being issued.

Nominations and/or motions to secretary as soon as possible but no later than November 3. Contact Danny 086 1089553 for further information.

CLUB GEAR SHOP

The club Gear Shop will be open Wednesday, November 8, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Skinny track bottoms, socks, shorts, half zips, jerseys, skorts and gear bags in stock.

CLUB LOTTO RESULTS

Glynn-Barntown GAA lotto Wednesday, November 1 – Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 3 and 17. No jackpot winner. One match-three winner Mark Donovan. Next draw in Marty’s on Wednesday, November 15. Jackpot now €6,800.

New club lotto 2017/18 We are drawing to the end of the 2016/17 lotto year... make sure you have purchased your ticket for 2017/18. Help keep our fantastic facilities, our 50 plus teams and our 500 members all in top order while also being in with the chance of snaring the €10,000 jackpot. Contact John at 087 2807679 for ticket information and payment options. Help share the responsibility.

GET TOGETHER

Glynn-Barntown GAA, Coiste na nÓg, camogie and Ladies’ Football, Tennis, All Players, volunteers and Parents Day Saturday, November 11, in the club house – all welcome. Kick off live 5.30 p.m. Ireland v South Africa (Rugby) then 7.45 p.m. Ireland v Denmark (Soccer) with special promotions all night long and finger food for all.

LADIES FOOTBALL

Glynn-Barntown Ladies’ Football AGM is coming up soon and we are actively searching for new committee members to join us for the 2018 season. Just message our Facebook page, speak to any coach or committee member or contact glynnbarntownladiesfootball@ gmail.com if you would like to help out. It’s great fun and a great way to get to know fellow Glynn-Barntown members. You don’t need to be a ladies’ football parent to join. Please spread the word.

DISTRICT NOTES CONTACT DETAILS

Please be advised of the deadline for District Notes. The People Office deadline is 2 p.m. on the Friday before publication. Notices for inclusion for the Glynn-Barntown area, should be emailed (before midday) to hillaryobrien@eircom.net or alternatively, phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065.