Glynn-Barntown

COMMUNITY GAMES

Barntown Parish Youth Choir, after competing in the regional final of the Community Games in Bree, made it through to the national final down in Limerick on Sunday, May 27. After an early morning start, the choir of 15 children put in an amazing performance and were crowned all-Ireland silver medalists.

Many thanks to the parents who accompanied the children on the day and for their ongoing support and help with supervision week after week. Thank you also to Aoife Duggan for acting as Community Games liaison. Finally, a huge thank you to Ann Stamp the Choir Master for her dedication and commitment to the children and the choir since its inception – without her, none of this would have been possible.

The parish choir will finish up for the summer on Sunday, June 3, and will reform in September when they will hold a recruitment night for new members from fourth class primary up to sixth year secondary.

GLYNN NS Glynn 5k: The Glynn 5K will take place on Sunday, June 17, at midday, starting at Glynn Hall. Runners, walkers and joggers are all welcome. Online entry at GoRun.ie. Registration will also take place in Glynn School from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 8, and after Mass in Glynn Parish Hall on Saturday and Sunday, June 2, and three. Cost is €10 per adult before June 8 and €15 on the day/ night before. There will be a 2k race on the day for children aged 7-15 years. Cost for this is €5 and includes an ice cream voucher. Cash prizes for first, second and third place in both male and female. Spot prizes, refreshments, music and a raffle in Glynn Parish Hall after the run. All proceeds will go towards the construction of a new PE hall for the children of Glynn NS and the wider community.

Facebook: Please like our fundraising Facebook page Glynn NS Development Fund so that others will see it. If you know any past pupils, please let them know about our fundraising efforts and ask them to spread the word.

Split-the-pot: The second winner of the split-the-pot is Alan Moran. Both of Alan’s children attend the school. The jackpot was €293. Congratulations, Alan. split-the-pot envelopes are available in Declan’s, Marty B’s, Mace (Killurin), Killeens, Selskar Pharmacy, Sherwood’s Pharmacy, County Council Offices and in the school. If you have a business and are willing to have our splitthe-pot envelopes please contact the school office.

Rackard League: Our hurling team were narrowly defeated by Piercestown in the quarter final. Well done to the camogie team who defeated Bannow in the quarter final.

Rounders: The annual Celine Crean Rounders tournament in co-operation with Barntown school will take place on Wednesday, June 6, in Killurin. Many thanks to Glynn-Barntown GAA Club for the use of their facilities.

Visit from an Author: June Molloy, author of Guardian of Giria, visited the school recently to talk about her writing. The children from third to sixth class really enjoyed her visit.

TRACTOR RUN

A date for your diary – The annual Glynn Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, July 1. Funds raised are for the upkeep of our community centre. More details to follow closer to the date.

COISTE NA NÓG

Hard luck to our under-13 hurlers defeated by Oulart-The Ballagh away on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday evening it was the turn of our under-nines who played some super football against Horeswood away. Our Rising Stars under-15 team had an impressive win over Naomh Eanna on Thursday 3-9 to 0-1 in Gorey.

UNDER-SIX ACADEMY

Our under-six academy continues each Saturday morning 10.15 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Open to boys and girls age 4-6. Bring a hurl and helmet and come try it out.

COFFEE MORNING

Coiste, camogie and Ladies’ Football combine to present a coffee morning with a twist on Sunday, June 10, Our ‘Dads serving Coffee’ event invites the ladies of the parish to take a seat while the very eager Dads take over the role. Donations of cakes/buns that morning to the clubhouse will be very much appreciated. Any Dad wishing to offer their serving/washing skills will be welcomed. All welcome to drop in for a cuppa.

EXAM WISHES

Glynn-Barntown Senior, Coiste, camogie, Ladies’ Football and Tennis Clubs unite in wishing all our young friends sitting State exams over the next couple of weeks the very best of luck. Remember you are welcome to make full use of the facilities for a walk, run or just a well deserved break at any time.

SENIOR GAA

Congratulations also to Mark and the Wexford Senior hurlers on their championship win over Offaly last Saturday.

CLUB LOTTO

Club lotto Wednesday, May 30, Numbers drawn were 6, 8, 20 and 27.

No jackpot winner. Five matchthree winners: John and Brid Colloton, Jimmy Meyler, Liz Doran, Marie and Dermot Cullen, Clare and Michael Whelan. Jackpot is now €3,400.

LADIES FOOTBALL

Under-12 Ladies’ Football Report: This week it was the under-12 White team’s turn to don the jerseys as they took on Kilanerin at home. It was an exciting and tight match. Glynn-Barntown fought hard and took the first and second quarters, however Kilanerin piled on the pressure, levelling out the score at the end of the third quarter. The girls started the final quarter with a fire in their bellies and determination etched on their faces. Glynn-Barntown battled on to take the win at the final whistle. Well done girls, keep up the hard work. Thanks to Damien Donovan for refereeing. Thanks to Aoife for the report.

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.

SPLIT THE POT

The latest winner of splitthe-pot in Barntown was Paddy O’Leary, who walked away with €151 in his pocket. Congratulations, Paddy. 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.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

SVP is currently seeking new members for the Hospital Visitation Conference. Members visit in pairs, by prior arrangement, to Nursing Homes in the Wexford area every fortnight for one hour. Our visits are conducted under the auspices of St Vincent de Paul and involve warm conversation, chat and a friendly smile. The visit does not involve practical support other than the gift of time.

If you think you would like to volunteer, please pay a vist to St Michael’s House, Green Street for an information hour on June 5 at 7 p.m. Garda Vetting is required and assistance in the process to obtain Garda Vetting will be provided. For further information please visit our website at svp.ie.

STATE EXAMS

We wish all our Junior Cert and Leaving Cert students the very best of luck as they make their final preparations for the forth-coming state exams. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

TARA VILLA CHILDCARE

Tara Villa Childcare is now enrolling for September 2018. We are offering two free ECCE Preschool/Montessori years for children from two years eight months up to school-going age. Places are limited so please contact us to ensure your child’s place.

Also available is a part-time sessional service for children aged from two years and upwards. We are also offering a Before and After-School service as well as a Homework Club in Barntown National School. All enquiries, please call Emma at 087 4476858.

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.