AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Bree-Galbally CHRISTMAS MASSES
Mass in Bree on Christmas Eve is at 8 p.m. Christmas Morning Mass is at 10 a.m. Mass in Galbally on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and in Ballyhogue at 8 p.m. Mass in Galbally on Christmas morning at 10 a.m.
BREE YOUTH CLUB AGM
Bree Youth Club will hold their AGM on Thursday, December 20, at 8.30 p.m. in Bree Community Centre. We hope to see everyone there. We are also looking for adult volunteers to help with a couple of supervision nights throughout the year. If interested please contact any of our committee members for details.
BREE ACTIVE RETIRED
The Christmas Lunch for Bree Active Retired is booked for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19, in the Riverside. Enquiries to 086 0747823.
BREE BINGO
Bingo on Tuesday at 9 p.m. in Gary Byrnes. All ages are welcome to attend. Jackpot this week is now at €525. For this week we will have extra prizes on the night including a hamper. All money raised from single sheet with be given back and split between a line, two lines and full house.
FUN RUN/WALK
Calling all runners and walkers to get your runners out and ready for our annual winter Fun Run/ Walk on Saturday, December 29, at 1 p.m. This year we have a 10k and 5k route available for participants. €10 for adults, under-16 €5 and kids go free. A great day out for family with lots of prizes on the day.
CAROL SINGING
Bree Youth Club’s annual Carol Singing in aid of HOPE will take place after Mass on Saturday, December 22, Hot chocolate and refreshments will be available afterwards.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife, son, daughters, relations and friends of Jimmy Kennedy, Bree, who died recently. His remains were interred in Bree on Monday of last week. Sincere sympathy is also extended to the wife, son, daughters, relations and friends of Peter Byrne, Curraghnaboola, who died last Thursday. His remains were interred in Bree on Saturday.
WALKING TRAILS
Saturday, January 12, 2019, is National Walk Day and Bree Hill Walking Trails have been invited by Wexford Walking Trails to host a walk on Bree Hill. This walk will be part of Operation Transformation and is aimed at encouraging people of all ages to get out and walk. The walk will start at 11 a.m. from Bree Community Centre and will be 4.6km long, with the option of an alternative 7km also. We look forward to seeing you there.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a 75% grant towards the cost of Phase Two of our Community Playground from Wexford Local Development. Work should commence in the New Year leading to a wonderful facility catering for children of all ages. As this is a community facility we would appreciate if people from the community would join a working group for the running and maintenance of the playground. We as a group need to raise 25% which will be about €12,000.
A big thank you to the staff of Brí Beag who have already donated €2,000 to the project, sponsorship from their Dancers and Chancers exploits. We hope to call a meeting in the new year and would encourage you to join.
Caim CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Christmas Greetings to all readers and contributors of the Caim notes.
ADORATION
Adoration continues in Caim Church on Mondays. All are welcome to participate.
CAIM MEN’S SHED
Caim Men’s Shed presented Caim National School with some Buddy Benches and Mushrooms to decorate the School yard. The Men’s Shed is closed now and will re open in mid January. Happy Christmas everyone.
Clonroche-Poulpeasty VINTAGE CLUB
Clonroche-Poulpeasty Vintage Club will hold their annual Tractor run on St Stephen’s Day commencing at 12.00 from Clonroche Community Centre, The vintage club will be donating funds to the local Meals on Wheels contact Mikie Ryan or Leo Tector for more details.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
The club charity event was postponed at the weekend due to weather conditions, it will now be held on January 4 at 7.30 the fundraiser event featuring four hurling teams with a twist. Over-30s! Great fundraiser for Aoibheanns Pink Tie and #TEAMJANGO. Other activities include the Cloughbawn winning team of 1993 competing in a Long Puck Comp.. Underage players competing in a crossbar challenge.. Come along and support this worthy charity and enjoy the games.
CLOUGHBAWN LOTTO
The most recent draw as held on December 8, there was no jackpot winner, Match-three winners were Noel Kehoe Coolbawn, Noel McDonald Poulpeasty, Jason O’Brien Moneytucker, and Sarah Flood, Tominearly. Next draw will be held on Saturday, December 22, in Aughyvoir with a jackpot of €10,000. The Red group are on duty, A & L Kehoe. B Casserly, K Doyle, A Murphy and J Scott.
SCOR NA NÓG
Results of the Leinster Scór na nÓg semi-final held in Allenwood Co. Kildare, Both items from Cloughbawn were successful, Aithriseoireacht or storytelling Aoibhinn Cooper, and our dancers in Rince Foirne: are Lisa Murphy, Caoimhe Quigley, Nathan McDonald, Cormac Cooper, Aoibhinn Cooper, Bridin Quigley and Phena Quigley.
Next stop is the Leinster final in the National Opera house, Wexford. This will take place on January 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets will go on sale next week. Please contact Geraldine Cooper. All support would be greatly appreciated. Well done all and best of luck in the final.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The most recent split-the-pot winner was, Mary Kehoe Sli an Uisce winning €121, remember all funds go to support the local community. Envelopes on sales in shops and businesses around the village.
RATHNURE PANTO
‘Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure’ continues in Rathnure hall on December 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows. To book call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112.
Davidstown-Courtnacuddy CHURCH NOTES
ST VINCENT DE PAUL COLLECTION: A big thank you to all who supported the recent church gate collection.
ADORATION: Would you like to join the adoration team? Adoration takes place in the Davidstown church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday. Adoration brings many blessing to our parish and you too will be part of that blessing for just one hour a week. Contact Eileen at 087 9331809.
CHURCH READERS: Looking for new readers, please contact Fr Nolan. Davidstown Readers for December Vigil Valerie Murphy and Sunday Tara Nolan. For January Vigil Tom O’Shea and Sunday Brian Bolger.
COURTNACUDDY CHURCH CLEANING: December Carmel Murphy and January Josie Kelly.
DAVIDSTOWN EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Davidstown is looking for new Eucharistic Ministers please contact Fr Nolan. December minsters are Vigil: Eillen Mernagh and Sunday Margaret O’Shea. January Vigil Billy Rowsome.
HOLY HOUR: A Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place in Courtnacuddy Church on Sunday, January 13, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Hour will take place every second Sunday of each month.
RATHNURE PANTO
‘Broomstick: Tinkerbell’s Christmas Adventure’ continues in Rathnure hall on December 27, 28 and 29 at 7.45 p.m. nightly. Early evening performances on the Sunday shows. To book call 087 0687801 or 087 6954112.
Kiltealy-Ballindaggin GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Join us for an evening of song and music in Kiltealy Church on Sunday, December 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets are €10 and include a post concert mulled wine and cheese reception in the Thatch (reception is for adults only). Tickets are available in the parish office, Kiltealy post office and all local shops. Tickets are also available from all Kiltealy Development Group committee members.
KILTEALY VOLUNTARY CARDIAC RESPONSE.
Kiltealy Voluntary Cardiac Response would like to thank everyone who supported or helped out in any way at their recent Christmas craft fair, to all local businesses, crafters and members of the local community who donated wonderful prizes to the raffle. To all who attended on the day we thank you for your support and generosity it was greatly appreciated. The total sum raised on the day including donations was €1,721.62. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year.
DUFFRY ROVERS POKER CLASSIC
Duffry Rovers GAA Club would like to thank all the poker players and those who attended the poker classic in the Holy Grail on December 7 A special word of thanks to the Holy Grail for use of their function room and for the food on the night.
Well done to the eight prize winners who shared €1,000 in prize money. They were as follows: First PJ Conway, Kildavin. Second Marie Cushe, Ballyfad, Gorey. Third Barbara Murphy, Ballindaggin. Fourth Margo Conway, Kildavin. Four runner-up prizes went to the following: Nell Farrell, Rossard; Mick Leacy, Bree; Pauline Redmond, Rathnure; Tommy Farrell Jnr, Curragraigue.
BALLINDAGGIN STORY HOUSE
There was a wonderful festive atmosphere at the Ballindaggin story house on Thursday last with Christmas carols, hymns, songs and hauntingly beautiful music from slow airs to rousing marches and tall tales. People, who passed away during the year were remembered as was all who are unwell at present. A warm welcome back was extended to all who were ill recently.
The three door prizes on the night was won by Bernie White; Geraldine Loughrey and Anne Quigley.
Raffle winners were Tom Fitzpatrick, Borris two prizes; Séamus Rafter, Monalee; May Dagg, Monart; Martin Kavanagh, Hacketstown two prizes; Frances Dunne, Co.Laois two prizes; Mary Doyle, Enniscorthy; Jim Doyle, Ballymurn; Pat Armstrong, Ballycrystal; Bridget Buckley, Killanne; Mary Kenny, Crossabeg; Liam Murphy, Rathvilley two prizes; Mick Rice, Mayo, Co. Laois; Sadie Nolan, Kilcullen two prizes; Margaret White, Borrmount two prizes; Mick Jordan, Myshall; Dan Doyle, Monalee two prizes; Larry White, Borrmount; Kerry Shaughnessy, Garryhill; Pakie Connors, Borris two prizes; Bridie McCarbery, Tullow two prizes; Pat Coogan, Tinahely; Sheila Murphy, Rathvilly; Mary Jordan, Myshall; Margo Burke, Ballygalvert; Jack Hanrahan, Coolree; John Dempsey, Oulart; Seán Buckley, Killanne; Christina Levingston, Wexford; Breda Redmond, Oulart; Carmel Sinnott, Ballypreacus two prizes; Seán Dalton, Bagenalstown two prizes; Bernie White, Curragraigue; John Kenny, Crossabeg;
Bill Doyle, Bunclody; Geraldine Loughrey, Kilcullen; Denis Flynn, Shroughmore; Johnny Taylor, Caim; Tommy Spruhan, Corries, Bagenalstown. Bean An Tí Anne thanked everyone for their loyal and generous support and help during the year and wished all a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year, and she expressed the wish that 2019 would again be full of music, song, and story and good health and happiness for all patrons of Ballindaggin Story House.
DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO
The numbers drawn were 9, 12, 28 and 30. Two players matched 3; C Hickey, Ballinlusk and Emilia Rose Dumphy c/o T Dumphy. Seller’s prizes: Bowe’s, Martin O’Connor, Jim Hanrahan, Pat Armstrong. Draw tonight in the Holy Grail, jackpot €1,900.
SPLIT THE POT
Split-the-pot last week was won by Mary Gainford, Ballinlug, who won €196. The draw on December 17 is for full pot. Many thanks for your support.
CHRISTMAS WISHES
A very joyful and peaceful Christmas and New Year to all readers and contributors of Kiltealy – Ballindaggin Notes and thanks for your support during 2018.