AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymurn PATRON
The Ballymurn Patron will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.
TIDY TOWNS
Don’t forget adjudicators are checking all the entries for this year’s competition. There is lots of work going on. The hall is looking very well with its fresh coat of paint. The credit union also looking good. please be vigilant with the litter and keep our village looking good.
GAA LOTTO
Lotto tickets on sale from any club members. Jackpot €6,000. if your not in you cant win.
IRISH NIGHT
The next Irish night will take place in the Anvil pub on Friday, July 27. Why not come along and join in the craic, everyone welcome.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
Glynn-Barntown PLAY AREA UPDATE
The Tara Villa Childcare toy sale and coffee morning raised €1,000 towards a new Barntown Community Play Area. Thank you to all for coming along and supporting the community event. The coffee, chat and ideas flowed. Congratulations to Spot Prize Winners – Heike Huelswitt (Sebz Restaurant Voucher), James Whitty (Surf Shack Lesson), Una O’Dowd, Lyndsey Murphy, Lorraine Galvin, Emma Nolan and Sheila Furlong.
Thank you everyone who took our survey, 340 responses. Kids/ Teens surveys under way now. We are busy fundraising and applying to leader. If you would like to help out to make Barntown Community Play Area happen, please get in touch with us – Vanessa Brazzill 087 7730355, Niamh Doyle 087 6572784, Emer Kirwan 087 1332843, Anne McDonnell 089 4316353 or barntownplay@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Following some redecoration, Barntown Community Centre is now open for bookings. Any group or individual wishing to book the hall or a meeting room can contact any of our committee members or Jimmy Dempsey at 086 3858429 who will be able to advise on available times.
GLYNN NS Congratulations to our camogie team who recently won the Rackard League.
Thanks to all who supported our 5K race. It was a great success and a wonderful community occasion. The full list of sponsors can be seen on the Facebook page Glynn NS Development Fund.
We were delighted to welcomed me back our past pupil Bridget Coalman, who won medals last week in the Special Olympics. She performed her routines for the whole school and met one of her heroes, Matthew O’Hanlon, joint captain of the Wexford senior hurling team. Congratulations, Bridget – we are so proud of you.
CONDOLENCES
The community would like to extend deepest sympathy to the Hayden family, Barntown on the recent loss of their loving dad/ husband Tony. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the sad time. Tony, rest in peace.
TRACTOR RUN
The recent Tractor Run held in Glynn was an outstanding success. Thank you to all our sponsors for their donations, to our volunteers who helped out on the day and provided us with goodies thanks to all those who took part and last but not least, a special thank-you to Fr Stafford, who – as always – is a tremendously supportive and accommodating with all of our parish initiatives. A massive €1,225 was raised which will go towards the Community Hall in Glynn.
SPLIT THE POT
The latest winner of split-thepot in Barntown is Alice Purcell. Congratulations on your €175 win. Our Pot is growing all the time. 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 sun was splitting the trees and not a breeze to be had on the pitch in Killurin on Friday night as the under-12 White team took on Buffers Alley in what was a great match to watch. Despite Glynn-Barntown’s best efforts Buffers Alley B team emerged as winners. Score 1-1 to 1-6. Thanks to referee Tony Butler.
Best of luck to our senior camogie team who open their championship in Rathnure on Tuesday evening next at 7.30 p.m.
COISTE NA NÓG
Hard luck to our under-15 footballers defeated by Sarsfields last Thursday evening. Our under-nines played great football at the Football on the Quay event last Saturday morning. Our under-17 footballers notched up a fine win over Cloughbawn this week on a scoreline of 4-10 to 2-9.
CONDOLENCES – Our club extends our deepest condolences to the Hayden family at the sad passing of Tony last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
SENIOR GAA
Well done to our senior footballers who had a comfortable win over Horeswood in Killurin on Sunday eve to book a place in the league final with a score of 3-13 to 1-9.
Our Junior hurlers turned their championship game around on Tuesday evening to take the win. In a fantastic revival they came back from a nine point half time deficit to defeat Our Lady’s Island. Final score 1-19 to 2-12.
It was absolute heartbreak for the Wexford under-21s in Portlaoise on Wednesday evening following a one point defeat in extra time by a last minute Galway goal. The boys are still in championship however and we wish Rowan, Davy and mentor Shane and their teammates the very best of luck v Cork.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Glynn-Barntown Ladies’ Football Club will hold a clothes collection commencing the week of July 22 till July 30 as a fundraising activity.
Please bring good quality clothing and paired shoes suitable for re-wear, men’s, woman’s and children’s clean clothing, paired shoes, handbags, underwear, accessories (hats, belts). They should be put into black bags and put in one of the dressing rooms beside the gym (follow the signs). A great way to get rid of all that clutter.
TENNIS
Parks tennis will run in Killurin from July 2 to July 27. Six to nine years 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. – Fees €18 for two wks; €25 for three wks and €30 for four weeks. 10-16 years 10.30-midday. Fees €25 for two weeks; €35 for three weeks and €45 for four weeks. Contact Lara O’Shea at 086 7842397. Visit our page on the club website for regular updates.
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.For further information contact Marian at 087 2332133.
Oylegate ICA GUILD NEWS
Congratulations to Oylegate ICA who came third overall in the Special Occasions competition held in Kilanerin. Oylegate came first in the Bakewell Tray Bake, second with Apron and third with Flowers. Oylegate also won the Mether Trophy for the most points at Federation competitions for the year.
MOBILE LIBARARY
The mobile library will be in the village on Monday, July 30, from 4.25 p.m. to 5 p.m. The service is available to all. The mobile will be in the village monthly from September.
Further details are available from Wexford County Library by contacting Ann or Pádraig at 087 4176014, Library Headquarters 053 9196560 or email mobilesouth@wexfordcoco.ie or wexford.ie/library.
ATHLETICS WIN
Congratulations to Darra Casey, who won two Leinster Titles in the under-16 100 metre and 200 metre hurdles recently.
OYLEGATE UNITED AGM
Oylegate United will hold their AGM on Monday, July 16, at 9 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. We encourage all adult players, parents of schoolboys/ schoolgirls and anyone with an interest in soccer to attend the meeting.
BINGO
Bingo has recently started in the Slaney Inn on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. with many cash prizes on offer. Oylegate Utd are the local charity currently benefiting on the night and would like to invite all interested to come along for a great night, and all support would be greatly appreciated.
GAA NEWS
Hard luck to Séamus Casey, Shane and Damien Reck, Mike Kelly and the Wexford panel who were very unlucky to lose by a point in the Leinster final on Wednesday evening last.
Work has commenced and progressing well on the walking track.
Best of luck to the junior hurlers when they play the Rapparrees on Friday, July 13, at home at 7.45 p.m.
CAMOGIE: NEWS
Best of luck to the under-16 camogie team who will play Buffers Alley on Thursday, July 12, at 6.30 p.m. in Buffers alley pitch.
The Ballagh BOXING WINNER
Congratulations to Ryan Cullen from the Ballagh Boxing Club, who was a the winner in the recent Monkstown Cup 60kg competition.
HURLING 365
Thank you and well done to Shane Reddy, the teachers and principal Darren Nolan and all involved with the 365 Hurling in the Ballagh School. It was a massive success with between 30 to 40 children taking part each week. Last Wednesday was the last day and the children were all given a cert and some refreshments to mark the occasion. A big thank you to all the parents/guardians, coaches, club members and anyone who helped in any way making it such a success. Thanks also to Shaun Murphy for taking the time to attend the training and handing out the certs to the children. The children really enjoyed the past few months and they look forward to 365 Hurling again next year.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
FUNDRAISING
Joan Kavanagh and friends are holding a coffee morning in the Crosses, Kilmuckridge on Sunday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in aid of ‘Touched by Suicide’. Admission is only three euro and there will be Door Prizes and a raffle.
LOCAL NOTES
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FOOTGOLF FUNDRAISER
Míle buíochas to everyone who supported the Footgolf Fundraiser at Blackwater Golf Course on Saturday, June 16. Almost 40 teams competed and a big thank to you all for taking part and making the day a success. The results are as follows.
Footgolf Prize-Winners-1st Prize €100 – Ballagh Boxing Club Team, Aaron Kirwan Doyle, Ryan, Cillian and Seán.2nd prize Oulart-The Ballagh T-shirts – Chloe Fortune, Mikie Kelly, Danica Fortune, Wayne Murphy.3rd Prize – six people for Leisure Max Simon, Jenny, Ciara and Conor Blake. Nearest Pin – Hole 16 – Patrick Murphy. Nearest Pin – Hole eight – Bronagh Kenny. Nearest Pin – Hole 13 – Seth Howlin. Longest Drive Hole five – Patrick Murphy Longest Drive Hole 11 – Seán Doyle.
Raffle: First Prize – €100 Voucher for MW Hire – Margaret Lacey. Second prize Voucher for Enniscorthy Golf Club (four people)-Joanne Lewis. Third Prize – Meal in Bob’s, The Ballagh – Pat Sutton. Fourth prize, €50 Voucher for HW Fasteners – Joe Doyle. Fifth prize Box of Chocolates-Dylan James Ormonde. Sixth prize Box of Chocolates-Geraldine Doyle.
Thank you to everyone who helped in Any way and a special word of appreciation to Patrick Fortune for all his hard work.