GLYNNBARNTOWN

PARISH NOTICE

A message from Fr John Carroll: Just a short word by way of well wishes and blessing as we start out on a New Year. Restrictions mean that we can only meet virtually via the Barntown Heritage Group Facebook page each Sunday at 11.15. Thank you to Paul and Michael Brazzill for their help each week.

Hopefully the Vaccine will roll out quickly this year and we can get back to meeting physically earlier rather than later. As we await that welcomed day, let us resolve to stay close to God and each other, ready to get back to being the vibrant and active parish we have been to date.

Thank you for your ongoing support and assistance through these days. (Fr John).

GAA GROUNDS CLOSED

Following the new government guidelines, the Gym, Hurling Wall and Tennis Courts are now closed. The walking track will remain open. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to use these facilities when it’s safe to do so.

GAA CLUB LOTTO

Glynn-Barntown GAA Club will hold its last lotto on the January 21, $5. The draw will be done virtually and observed by members of our executive committee. The jackpot is €2,400. We thank all our paid up lotto members for their continuous support of the lotto in what is a vital fundraiser for our club. Good luck everyone.

GAA PRO

A massive thank you to Méabh Cooney, who has stepped down as PRO of the club after eight years in job. Méabh was always a pleasure to deal with and her tremendous dedication to the job ensured that everyone knew what was happening from the academy to adult teams. We wish Méabh all the best. Welcome to Róisín Doyle, who will be replacing Méabh in the role.

CONDOLENCES

Glynn-Barntown GAA Club extends its deepest sympathies to the O’Gorman family on the sad passing of past player and selector John. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Glynn-Barntown GAA Club would also like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Whitty and Stafford families on the sad passing of Kathleen Whitty. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY

We all watched the O’Mahoney family from Barntown on Sunday evening making their debut on Ireland’s Fittest Family. Well done to Joanne, Kevin, Conor and Alan on a great performance in Round one. We wish them all the best in the next round and indeed the remainder of the competition.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

Good luck to Hazel Hartigan (Howlin) a Barntown native who was revealed as one of the five leaders on this year’s Operation Transformation. We wish her all the best on her Operation Transformation journey.

SPLIT-THE-POT

The Barntown Community Centre split-the-pot is back for 2021. Since it’s inception only a few short weeks ago, we have distributed €992.50 in winnings, with the same value going towards the community centre rebuild. Thank you all so much for your continued support.

The winner of the draw held on December 19 was Alison Coman, who pocketed €180. To play, visit the community centre Facebook page and simply click on the link. Be in to win – good luck to all.

ROADWORKS

N11 Ferrycarrig Bridge to Maldron Hotel Roundabout. Major Roadworks will recommence from Monday, January 11, for a period of eight weeks. Stop/Go traffic management in operation from 0800 to 1800 daily. Delays can be expected at peak times and the completion date/working times of these works are weather dependent and may change.

WEEKLY NOTICES

Contact details for Hillary are; hillaryobrien2020@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact Hillary by text or by calling 087 2028065. We’d love to hear about going on in the community or anything you may wish to share. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.