Bree-Galbally
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Galbally Community Centre will host a Christmas Craft Fair next Sunday, December 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a number of local crafters in attendance with numerous gift ideas. Come and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, bring the kids to see Santa, and meet friends and neighbours while supporting your local community centre. For enquiries please call or text 087 2319219.
BREE ACTIVE RETIRED
Our Christmas lunch is booked for December 19 in the Riverside. Enquiries to 086 0747823.
BREE BINGO
Bingo will now be starting at the earlier time of 8 p.m. every Tuesday night in Gary Byrnes. Jackpot this week is €450. All ages are welcome on the night.
SPORTS/LEISURE CLUB ANNIVERSARY
The committee of Galbally Sports and Leisure Club would like to invite you to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the hall on December 8 in the Sports and Leisure Club. Entertainment starts at 9 p.m. and includes music, dancing, and storytelling with instrumental pieces and ballads. Licensed Bar on night. Free entry. Strictly over-18s only.
DRAUGHTS/CHESS CLASSES
Draughts and Chess take place on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Galbally Hall. Classes are from seven to 15 years. Cost is €2 per child and €4 per family. Galbally Hall Refurbishment
The committee of Galbally Sports and Leisure Club have recently secured a grant under the town and Village Renewal Scheme amounting to €100,000 to refurbish the hall and grounds. Members of the community are invited to an EGM on Sunday, December 9, at 5 p.m. to bring new members to the committee to become involved in the refurbishment and development of Galbally Hall.
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Where the Boro Waters Flow’ by Damian Cullen will be launched in the Cloch Bán, Clonroche on Thursday, December 13, at 8.30 p.m. This book is combination of history and poetry largely relating to the Boro River.
The poems are mostly written in the 1930s and 40s by poets who lived near the Boro and preserve history and folklore in their verses. Historic ruins of mills and mansions, ancient churches, bridges and river crossings are all included along with some interesting stories about some of Boro’s noted people. Light refreshments will be served.