Glynn-Barntown
CONFIRMATION
Congraulations to the sixth class pupils of Barntown National School, who gathered together with their friends and families in Barntown Church to receive the Holy Sacrament of Confirmation on April 14.
The hard work and dedication in preparing the 30 children, was evident on the day. Thanks to all involved – teachers, parents and of course Bishop Brennan, Fr Carroll and Fr Stafford.
FIRST CONFESSION
First Confession also took place in Barntown during last week. Many thanks to Patrice McGillicuddihy for excellent work in preparing the Holy Communion class for First Confession which was a memorable and inspiring service.
PARISH APP LAUNCH
Join us on Tuesday, May 8, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy for the launch of the new Website. Bishop Denis Brennan will be in attendance together with Guest speaker Breda O’Brien – Irish Times Journalist. See you all at 7.30 p.m.
SPLIT THE POT
This week’s winner of our local split-the-pot is Catherine Doyle, who won €87. Well done, Catherine. Many thanks for your continued support. Envelopes are available in the Barntown Church, Barntown parish office, C & D Providers, O’Brien’s Londis, Mary Jo’s, The Saucy Butcher, Joyces Expert, Butlers Killeens and the Sailing Cot.
DANCING CLASSES
Learn to jive, waltz, Quick Step, Foxtrot and many more. 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.
CONDOLENCES
Sympathy is extended to Siobhán Whelan and family, Barntown on the recent untimely loss of her brother Kieran. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace.
CAMOGIE
Our under-16 camogie team kicked off their championship with an impressive start defeating Cloughbawn away 3-10 to 1-5 on Thursday evening.
DISCO – The camogie club disco on Friday, April 27, 8.30 p.m. to 11 p.m. for First and Second years only is now SOLD OUT.
COISTE NA NÓG
Our Féile hurlers bowed out at semi-final stage to Shelmaliers by a mere point in Ferns on Sunday having defeated Rathnure and drawing with Buffers Alley even after extra time. Hard luck, boys.
Hard luck to our under-13 footballers who were defeated by Castletown away on Tuesday evening.
Well done to our minor hurlers who notched up a great win over Horeswood on Monday evening in Killurin 2-12 to 0-2.
Our under-15 footballers were unfortunately beaten by Naomh Éanna on Thursday evening with a final scoreline of 1-9 to 0-5.
SENIOR GAA
Our Senior footballers lost out to a strong outfit in the form of reigning county champions Starlights in Hollymount last Friday night 3-9 to 0-8.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Well done to our Féile ladies’ footballers who won all four games at Féile on Sunday defeating Bannow-Ballymitty, St Martin’s, St James and Kilmore and have now qualified for a semi-final spot which was due to take place duringvthe week but was postponed because of the poor weather conditions.
Well done to our three club girls representing Wexford in under-12 soccer last week in Cork – Jane Murphy, Jelina McNamara and Grace Corrigan.
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 if possible) to hillaryobrien@eircom.net or alternatively, phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065.