AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Adamstown CARDS
The weekly ‘30’ card game continues in the community centre this Friday, June 22, at 9 p.m. Thanks to the ladies for the tea last week. Catering on Friday, June 22, will be Breda Bradley, Kay McCable and Angela Harrington; catering on Friday, June 29, will be Breda Kelly, Valerie Kelly, Christine Mackey, Anne O’Brien and Eileen Moran; catering on Friday, July 6, will be Dympna Rochford, Mary Lawlor, Edel Crean and Marie Dunphy; catering on Friday, July 13, will be Ann McDonald, Una McDonald and Sinéad O’Gorman. Proceeds going to parish funds.
Card winners on Friday, June 6, were Matt O’Neill, John Hanley, Kathleen Whelan, Ann Lawlor, John Furlong, Séamus Joyce, John Murphy and Tom Rochford.
ADAMSTOWN ICA NEWS
The summer outing has been set for Wednesday, July 18, visiting Waterford Crystal, a tour of the Bishop’s Palace, then on to the Copper Coast and Bunmahon, ending the day on the return journey with a meal in Waterford City. Non-ICA members are very welcome on the outing.
ADAMSTOWN SHOW
The 71st annual Agricultural Horticultural, Trade and Vintage Show will take place in Adamstown on Saturday, July 7.
Entry forms for all 230 classes are now available from the Hon. Secretary, Patrice Byrne, Chapel, Clonroche, contact 087 6166926 or any member of the show committee. Horse entries: Abi Kent – 087 9154730 Ponies: Patrice Byrne – 087 6166926. Sheep: Gavin Rothwell – 087 2035784 Home produce and hort: Mary Mernagh – 087 6320174. Trade stands: Eunan Flood – 087 6143207 Vintage: John Kehoe – 087 2984904 or Pat Roche – 087 2132547. Hunt Chase: Martin Marshall – 086 8551804. Show Jumping/Dog Entries taken on field.
Latest date for entries is Wednesday, June 27, Please support your local show.
Bree-Galbally ICA GUILD MEETING
The guild meeting of Bree ICA will be held in Bree Community Centre on June 19 at 8 p.m. and our guest speaker is Margaret Quinn at 9 p.m. Margaret Quinn is the Community Alert Development Officer South Eastern Garda Region. Information on home security, scams, personal safety. Responsible for setting up/operation of Community Alert also Text Alert in the South East and benefits of same. Advice also on Socially Monitored alarms (pendant alarms) and how to obtain grant aid (not means tested) for same. This will be an open meeting and you are welcome to join us.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The June social of Bree Active Retirement Ireland will be held on Wednesday, June 20. We will have the usual get together. An outing for Tuesday the 26th has been organised for a visit to the Kennedy Homestead, lunch and Kennedy Park. Names and deposits will be taken at the social on June 20. Please note change of day for outing. New members welcome. For details please contact 086 0747823.
LOCAL PATRONS
Galbally Patron is Sunday next, June 24. Ballybrennan Patron will be on Friday, July 20, at 7.30 p.m. Bree Patron will be on Sunday, August 19, commencing in Clonmore at 1.30 p.m., Bree New Cemetery 2 p.m., Bree Old Cemetery 2.30 p.m. and concluding with Benediction in the church.
MINI WORLD CUP
Bree Utd invite all boys and girls from ages under-nine to under-16 in Bree Parish and surrounding areas to our Mini World Cup at the pitch in Macmine on July 7 from midday to 5 p.m. Barbecue, music and plenty of fun guaranteed. If your child would like to play please text their name and age to 087 6379708 or private mail our Facebook page.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Co Athletic Finals take place in Enniscorthy on Sunday next, June 24. Assembly for the parade is 10 a.m.
The local area will be well represented by Nicky Flynn, Harry Asple, Evan Sheridan, PJ Breen, Fergal Doyle, Aidan Wall, David Doyle, Darragh Doyle, Cillian Swan, Jayden Kenny, Oisin Harte, Jack Browne, James Wall, Tom Finn, Billy Doyle, Mark Dawson, Jarleth Kelly, Charlie Kehoe, Nathan Doyle, Conor Ryan, Conn Fraser, Oscar Redmond, Cathal Kehoe, Bill Blyth, Cathal Ennis, Cian McCormack, Hazel Breen, Ruth Hassey, Sarah Lillis, Ava Wilson, Hannah Carr, Sarah Finn, Saoirse Harte, Meave Hennebry, Libby Coxon, Ella furlong, Hannah Ryan, Riona Kehoe, Lara Donegan, Abbie Doyle, Keira Wilson, Gracie Kehoe, Grace Donohoe, Cora Finn, Maura Doyle, Lucy McCormack, Emily Murphy, Leah Nolan, Yvonne Hennebry, Sophie Codd, Donna Delahunty, Lucy Kehoe, Aoibhinn Crean as well as a number of relays.
BREE AC
Well done to Bree AC members who travelled to Tullamore for the under 9-13 Leinster Championships. Each Bree athlete that took part returned with a medal.
Under-nine Shane Laffan and Billy Doyle third LJ and fourth 300m. Under-10 Jayden Kenny and PJ Breen first LJ, third 60m: Lea Bolger and Ava Doyle third LJ; under-11 Ciara Laffan and Keira Wilson second LJ; under-13 Abbie Doyle third 80m Inter Co Relay under-11 girls third Lea Bolger, Keira Wilson, Ava Doyle and Ciara Laffan under-11 boys second Jayden Kenny.
The under 12-19 athletes are in action in Tullamore again this weekend for their Leinster Championships. The Co B Championships take place in the Hub, Enniscorthy for all athletes who did not win individual medals or Gold or silver Relay medals at the A Co Championships. Best of luck to all Bree AC athletes involved.
BALLYHOGUE FIELD DAY
Many thanks to all who supported the Ballyhogue field day on Sunday last. It was a great success with large numbers enjoying the glorious sunshine. Draw winners were Martin Murphy, Rathgarogue (Biscuit Cake), Linda Rossiter (Box of Chocolates), Larry Byrne (Cocktail Bottle), Peter Storey (Baileys) and Joanne Coleman (Gordan Ramsey Dish)
BREE CEP PROJECT
Bree CEP are currently seeking applications for the following vacancies: Childcare Assistants (Bri Beag Childcare Centre) – Ref CES 2062188; General Maintenance/Environmental Workers (Bree, Galbally, Galbally Community Centre, Ballyhogue) – Ref CES 2062192; Clerical Assistant (Project Office) – Ref CES 2062193’ Community Centre Cleaner (Bree) – Ref CES 2062195.
For more information contact the Project Office at 053 9247613 or email breecepoffice@gmail.com. Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for any of these vacancies quoting the relevant vacancy reference number. Please Note that Garda Vetting will be required for positions working with children and vulnerable individuals.
GlynnBarntown SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing classes in Glynn Hall on Monday night’s have now finished for the summer. Classes will resume Monday, September 25, but we will give a reminder closer to the date.
CHARLOTTE’S TENNIS WIN
Congratulations to Charlotte O’Keeffe, Barntown on her recent win at the Senior Carlow Open Singles. By securing the title, she now moves up to the higher level in the championship. Charlotte is a member of Wexford Harbour Tennis and Boat Club.
Charlotte and her team-mates were also the winners of the Ladies Doubles in the Leinster Spring League which also took place in Carlow. Team members: Charlotte O’Keeffe, Bernie Morrissey, Emer Mc.Crea, Gaye Brennan and Rita Douglas. We wish Charlotte all the best in the next encounter which is the Kilkenny Open.
GLYNN NS SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of the split-the-pot this week is Aileen Kennedy, who pocketed €241. Congratulations, Aileen. All three of Aileen’s children attended the school. The next draw is on Monday, June 25. Good luck to all.
TRACTOR RUN
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.
SPLIT THE POT
The latest winner of split-thepot in Barntown is Shane O’Brien (Mary Jo’s) who walked away with €149. Congratulations, Shane. 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, the Sailing and our newest venue, Barntown Squash Club in Barntown Community Centre. Many thanks for your continued support.
CAMOGIE
The White and Green under-12 camogie teams played away to St Martin’s this evening. The White team had a tough game and the game didn’t go our way. The Green team came away with the win after a well matched game. Well done to all. Thanks to Deirdre for the report.
Our thanks to all who supported the coffee morning in the clubhouse last Sunday and to the Dads for their hard work on the day.
We extend a massive congratulations to Glynn NS who won the Rackard League B camogie final this evening in style against a strong Clonroche-Poulpeasty side. Well done to all the girls and to their coaches Ms Carroll and Ms Neville.
Best wishes to Rachel, Lizzie, Alannah and Sarah, who are heading to Galway to represent Wexford in Féile handball this weekend.
COISTE NA NÓG
Well done to our under-13 footballers who had a great win over Sarsfields on Tuesday evening in Páirc Charman. Our under-15 Rising Stars had an impressive win over Naomh Eanna Gorey on Thursday evening 2-19 to 1-4.
GAA CLUB LOTTO
Club lotto Thursday, June 14, Numbers drawn were 19, 28, 30 and 31. No jackpot winner. Two match-three winners; Maria Lewis, John and Brid Colloton. Next draw in Declans on Wednesday, June 27. Jackpot now €3,600.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Good luck to all our local Special Olympians Bridget Cowman (Artistic Gymnastics), Carole Ryan (Athletics) and Lisa McKegney (Artistic Gymnastics) from Barntown and from Glynn, who began their competitions on Friday.
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.
TaghmonCamross DANCING AT CAMROSS
The July dance will be held on the first Friday 6th in Camross Ballroom with music by the ever popular Liam Mannering. Adm. €10 including the tea. Come along and enjoy a great social event.
KILGARVAN CEMETERY
The annual Mass and blessing of graves will take place in St Garvan’s Cemetary, Kilgarvan on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m.
ANN HANNON WALK
The Ann Hannon Memorial Walk will take place on Sunday, June 24. This is a 5K walk leaving the TAG Centre in Taghmon at 11.30 a.m. All funds raised will go towards St Fintan’s Church Taghmon. Soonsorship cards are available from Fr Gorman or any member of Parish Committee. Entry on the day is €10 per adult, €5 per child or €25 for a family.
CAROREIGH FIELD DAY
The 50th Caroreigh field day will be held on Sunday, July 29. Full details will follow later but reserve the date in your diary.
ST GARVAN’S NS
RACKARD LEAGUE CAMOGIE – Hard luck to our camogie team who lost out to a strong Barntown side in the District Final last week. Even though they had to give way to a very talented side, they battled every step of the way and did well to reach the decider.
SPORT DAY – We look forward to our Sports Fun Day which will be held next Wednesday, June 20.
ROUNDERS – Well done to our girls’ team who qualified for the Co. semi-final with a good win over Gorey Educated Together NS Our boys were very unlucky to lose 6-4 to St Senan’s NS in their quarter final.
ATHLETICS CLUB
Very well done to our three athletes who competed in Tullamore at the Leinster pairs and individual under-12 and under-13 championships.
Kayleigh Buttler and Emma Creane took part in the pairs competition in the Turbo Jav finishing a fantastic fourth place they also competed in the 60m sprint where they secured 11th place.
Caoimhe Reville took part in the under-13 shot putt individual Leinster championships. Very well done to all three girls.
Ben O’Toole ran for Co Wexford also in Tullamore on the same day in the Leinster inter county relays. He took home an impressive silver medal for himself along with the rest of his county team. Very well done.
CAMROSS ICA
Our next meeting will be at 8 p.m. on Monday, September 3, in Camross Hall. The competition will be the ‘nicest arrangement of hedge grown flowers’.
A few dates for your diary: June 16 – Our own annual tour to Waterford and Tramore. June 20 – Our Garden party (bring your own plate and cutlery). June 25 – The next Federation meeting will take place in Oulart Hall, Oulart. September 9 – Anne Power Walk (starting at 6 p.m. from Camross Hall). On September 29 (date to be confirmed) Breda Banville will be hosting the Wexford Hospice Coffee day.
Did you know that the age for joining the ICA is 16? We are delighted to count a Transition Year guild in county Wexford. This could be a nice project for your TY year.