AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Bree-Galbally DAFFODIL DAY
Daffodil Day will take place on the March 23 and the local Enniscorthy Committee are calling for public support in advance of the day.
The flagship fundraising day of the Irish Cancer Society, Daffodil Day helps cancer patients at every stage of their cancer journey. From the point of diagnosis where cancer patients are given information and support by the Society’s Cancer Nurses on the Cancer Nurseline 1800 200 700 or in one of the 13 Daffodil Centres across the country, to being driven to and from chemotherapy treatment by the Society’s Volunteer Drivers, to receiving emotional support through the professional counselling service, Daffodil Day makes sure cancer patients can access these services free of charge when they need it most.
We are asking the local community to come out and support us as you have done over the last 27 years. We also need your help in providing fresh daffodils for our big fundraising day. Please drop your daffodils to the Legion of Mary Hall, Enniscorthy on Thursday evening March 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every daffodil helps. Thank you for your continued support. For further information on the Irish Cancer Society’s services and work in the area of cancer prevention and research, visit cancer.ie.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
Galbally NS, Ballyhogue NS and Bree NS are now accepting enrolment applications for September 2018. Enrolment packs are available in school offices. Contact details 053 9247622 (Galbally), 053 9247677 (Ballyhogue) or 053 9247725 (Bree) for further details or call into any of the schools.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The County Finals for the art, Model Making and Handwriting due to be held on this Saturday have now been postponed till April 14. The County Swimming Finals are on March 27 and County Quiz Final is on April 10 See Website Aldi Community Games website for rules of all national finals, which this year are taking place in Limerick from May 25 to May 27.
YOUTH CLUB NEWS
The Senior Trip this year is to Carlingford on July 15 and 16. Price is €110.
This includes an evening meal, breakfast and lunch and three activities.
A payment plan of paying €5 each week is set up for those interested in going on the trip.
The Junior Trip is to Clara Lara for our junior members. A payment plan is also set up. Price is €40 and this includes bus journey and admission to the park. Money for both trips will be taken at each club night.
A Senior Youth Club Disco will be held in Bree Community Centre on Friday next, March 9, junior disco is being held on Caim Hall on the same night. Names for both discos to be texted to youth club phone 087 4222336.
PARISH CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the pupils from Ballyhogue, Bree and Galbally National Schools, who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday last, March 8. Bishop Denis Brennan was in attendance.
VILLAGE RENEWAL
The re-launch of the Village Renewal project had to be cancelled due to the bad weather. We are planning a new date for early April.
Glenbrien GAA LOTTO
In the club lotto draw held March 8, numbers drawn were 8, 13, 17 and 20 bonus 12. Luckydip winners: Ann Marie Nolan, Trish O’Rourke, Fiona Doran, Conor Shanahan, Áine Heffernan, PJ Fortune, Catherine/Jack Rigley, Majella Doran. Next draw is on March 21, tickets available locally.
BINGO/RAFFLE.
A huge thank you to all the parents, who have been supporting the weekly bingo and the raffle in Mernaghs in Oylegate every Thursday night Please support this fundraiser and come along for a great fun night while supporting the School at the same time. Money raised will be used to subsidise outings and activities for the students.
SENIOR PARISHIONERS PARTY
The party will be held in the Old School centre on Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. If you would like to attend and as yet not received an invitation please contact any of the committee or call or text 086 3131711 and we will arrange for a member to call to you.
If you have any unwanted gifts that you would like to donate for the raffle please contact the above number also and we can arrange to pick them up.
Glynn-Barntown COMMUNITY GAMES
Glynn-Barntown Community Games Fundraising table quiz: Marty B’s, Killurin on Friday, March 16, at 9 p.m. All proceeds going to the purchase of equipment for the area.
Swimming, Gymnastics, Mixed Distance Relay: Entries are now due for theses events. Contact glynnbarntowncg@gmail.com.
DANCING CLASSES
Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step, Foxtrot and many more, at the social dancing classes every Monday night from 8 p.m. in Glynn Hall, Killurin. €7 per person per class. Beginners and Advanced Contact Aileen at 086 8469443 for further information.
BADMINTON
Badminton this Thursday, March 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Barntown Community Centre – all are welcome. Rackets and other equipment supplied. Please contact Jimmy Dempsey at 086 3858429 for any information.
CHURCH NEWS
Parish App: Bring your smart phone to church on Easter Sunday. It is hoped to launch a parish app which will give you up to the minute news on parish life and events.
Holy Land Trip: Visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and other sites associated with the Holy Family on a pilgrimage which takes place from October 10 to October 18. Price €1,395 (including taxes and tips). Led by Fr John Carroll, places can be booked by phoning 018788159.
COISTE NA NOG
FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING – this has come to an end for this season. Thanks to all who participated. Keep an eye on the Glynn-Barntown Facebook, Twitter and club notes for information on the upcoming Academy.
GO GAMES REFEREEING COURSE – Info for anyone in our club that may be interested in becoming a Go Games referee. You must be over 16 and will only be refereeing Go Games – mainly under-11 and some under-nine.
You need to register through the link eventbrite.ie/e/gogames-referee-course-tickets-42982947152 Go Games Referee Course.
Date: Friday, March 23, to March 6.30 p.m.
THANK YOU
Thanks to all the super volunteers who came out in force on Thursday evening to reclaim the hurling wall from the Beast from the East. It was a trojan effort and much appreciated.
SENIOR GAA
The adult Scór table quiz County Final will take place on Tuesday, March 20, in St Martin’s GAA Centre in Piercestown. If anyone is willing to represent the club as part of a team of four can you please contact 085 8582489 or message the club Facebook page.
CLUB LOTTO
Club lotto Wednesday, March 7: numbers drawn were 1, 16, 25 and 26. No jackpot winner. Five match-three winners – Liam and Valerie Martin, Frank Sinnott, Tara Sinnott, Willie Carley Jnr. Mary Kate Joyce. Next draw in Martys on March 21 jackpot at €2,200.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Best of luck to our own Lara O’Shea as she lines out for Wexford minor ladies’ footballers this weekend vs Carlow in the Leinster Championships.
TENNIS
We’ll be at One Club registration night at the clubhouse in Killurin, Tuesday the 13th, 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Happy to answer your questions and chat about what the tennis club can offer you. Tell your friends.
NOTES CONTACT
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.
Oulart THANK YOU
The Oulart area was badly hit with the recent Storm Emma and extremely heavy snowfall which left many local and national roads impassable for days, likewise with lanes and driveways. Community spirit kicked in almost immediately and machinery and shovels were utilised to relieve the situation.
The local area and the county in general owe a great depth of gratitude to the owners of the machinery that ensured that vulnerable people were not left isolated while the many acts of neighbourliness and sharing of resources that made life more bearable during those snow-bound days, will never be forgotten. May God bless and reward you all.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Scoil Mochua parents’ association will hold an Easter Egg Hunt in the school grounds on Sunday, March 25, after 10 a.m. Mass. There will be a charge of €5 per child. Tea or coffee and light refreshments will be served. A nice fun, family event is promised.
B-FIT EVENTS
On Tuesday, March 13 (tonight) ‘B-Fit B-Beautiful’ a MakeUp Masterclass and Hair Demo will be held in Oulart Hill Bar, beginning at 8 p.m. The following Friday, March 16, will feature One-Go (bingo) and barbecue in Raheenduff.
A Cake Sale will be held after Masses in Oulart and the Ballagh on Saturday and Sunday, March 17/18 while bingo in Bob’s Bar continues every Tuesday at 9 p.m.
On Sunday, March 18, the action switches to the Riverside Park Hotel for ‘This is Your Life – Mick Jacob’.
The Fundraising events will conclude with a Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday, March 19, at the Upper Pitch in Oulart (Páirc’98) with lots of events and the final weigh-in. All are welcome to attend and participate.
SCÓR TABLE QUIZ
The County Final of the Adult Scór Quiz competition will take place in St Martin’s GAA Centre on Tuesday, March 20, at 8 p.m. Teams of four will compete to represent Wexford in the all-Ireland final. There is no entry fee.
Members of GAA, camogie, handball and Ladies’ Football are eligible to enter. Contact Irish and Cultural Officer, Breda Jacob, asap if you would like to enter this quiz.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE
In honour of his outstanding contribution to GAA and Hurling, Oulart-The Ballagh B-Fit are proud to present – ‘Mick Jacob-This is Your Life’ on Sunday, March 18, in Riverside Park Hotel, beginning at 8 p.m. Admission €10.
This promises to be a wonderful night of nostalgia, filled with pictures, videos and stories, sharing an insight into a man who has dedicated his life to the craft of the camán. There will be special surprise guests, renowned in GAA circles, eager to participate in a celebration of the sporting life of a local hero. Contact Des at 087 2597820 or Peter at 086 1936915.
HELP ‘BYGONE DAYS’
Bygone Days House of stories, in Lower Oulart has been picked in Tesco, Gorey as one of three groups to participate in their Community Funding. People, who shop in Tesco Gorey are asked to put all of their Blue Tokens in the slot for ‘Bygone Days’ so as to help to win the prize on offer.
This will be running in Tesco Gorey for the next six weeks so please donate your blue tokens to help with the ongoing work at Bygone Days House of stories.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Scoil Mochua parents’ association will hold their next clothes collection on Tuesday, March 13. Clean used/unwanted clothes, shoes (in pairs), handbags, scarves, hats, bed linen and curtains (no duvets or pillows) may be left in bags inside the staff carpark gate before 9.30 a.m. that morning. An ideal opportunity for a Spring clean-out of unwanted goods that are cluttering your house or garage.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Parents/Guardians are reminded that Enrolment Forms, for pupils who intend starting school in Oulart NS in September 2018, are available from the School Office, 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. or by phoning 053 9136177. Closing date for applications is Friday the 16th Match, 2018.
GET WELL WISHES
Best wishes for a speedy return to full health to parishioners who are sick at home or in hospital and prayerful good wishes to their family members who are accompanying them on their road to recovery.
In the interest of privacy and security the names of the sick and those in hospital will not be published unless requested by the patient or his/her family.