Glynn-Barntown

COMMUNITY GAMES

Community Games Art and Handwriting competitions both take place in Glynn Hall on Saturday, March 9.

The art competition starts at midday and is for the following age groups: under-eight, under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16.

The Handwriting event commences at 2 p.m. and is for ages under-10 and under-12. Plenty of time to get in more practice. Good luck to all.

Registration for Community Games Chess, Draughts, Gymnastics, Swimming, Talent and table quiz also takes place on Saturday, March 9, in Glynn Hall commencing at 11.30 a.m. Be sure to get your name.

Please contact Melanie Ryan at 086 3377531 for further information.

BARNTOWN BINGO BONANZA.

The Barntown Community Children’s Playground Fund Committee are looking forward to welcoming you all to our Bingo Night on Friday, March 1, starting at 8.30 p.m. in Mary Jo’s.

We have some lovely spot prizes up for grabs and are all really looking forward at getting everyone together to help raise funds for our exciting new Play Park. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

GLYNN NS

Many thanks to all who supported our Valentine’s Day Tea Party. A special thanks to the fundraising committee who organised it and the pupils in the school who decorated the hall, sent invitations and served on the day. We raised €1,246.

Community Games: Community Games will be holding an art and Handwriting area final on March 9 in Glynn Hall.

The art competition starts at midday and is for the following age groups: under-eight, under-10, under-12, under-14 and under-16.

The Handwriting event commences at 2 p.m. and is for ages under-10 and under-12.

We will also be taking registration on the ninth for Gymnastics, Swimming and table quiz, Talent Show, Chess and Draughts at 11.30 a.m. Please contact Melanie Ryan at 086 3377531 for further information.

Mini Sevens: Congratulations to all three of our mini sevens teams who have qualified for the next phase which will be played later this week.

Split-the-pot: Congratulations to John Taaffe, who won €208 on the split-the-pot. The next split-the-pot will be on Monday, March 4, at 8 p.m. in the school. Be in to win.

Date for your Diary: May 26: 5K Road Race.

BARNTOWN NS

Barntown National School is now taking enrolments for September 2019. Application forms can be accessed through the school website on barntownns.ie or contact the main office at 053 9120376.

SPLIT THE POT BARNTOWN

This week’s winner of split-the-pot is Lynda Dunne, Barntown. Congratulations on your €150 win Lynda. Envelopes available in Barntown Church, parish office, C & D Providers, O’Brien’s Londis, Mary Jo’s, Saucy Butcher, Clonard Laundry, Joyces Expert, Wexpartz and Barntown Community Centre. Many thanks for your continued support.

BINGO

Bingo continues in Marty B’s every Thursday night from 8.30 p.m. A great evening of entertainment with the chance of winning a few bob. See you there.

WHIST

Whist continues in Glynn Hall on Wednesday nights from 8 p.m.

MEN’S CLUB

The men’s club has restarted in Castlebridge community centre every Monday morning from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. New members always welcome. For further information contact Tony at 087 2740680 or Tom 086 2628373.

WEXFORD WATER SAFETY AGM

Wexford Water Safety’s AGM will take place on March 2 at 7.30 p.m. in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford.

COISTE NA NÓG

Congratulations to our Junior A Hurling team who were presented with their medals last weekend – captain JJ Doyle addressed the crowd on the night thanking Manager Paul Laffan and selectors Tom Dempsey and John Barron and the dedicated panel. Congratulations again lads.

GAA DEVELOPMENT DRAW RESULTS

On Saturday, February 16, our hugely successful Development Draw came to an end with our long time sponsor John Doyle of the Cleary Doyle group drawing out the 10 winning tickets to a packed crowd in the clubhouse. We were delighted to also have Tony Dempsey, mayor of Wexford and Co GAA Board chairman Derek Kent present. MC Tom Dempsey welcomed the crowd along with club chairman John Cooney.

We’d like to thank the three main groups who were integral to the success of the endeavour-the Steering committee John Cooney, Lorcan Doyle, Danny O’Brien, Angela Finn, Suzanne Goff and Loraine O’Brien, the group of incredibly hard working coordinators who kept the momentum going with their sellers and the sellers themselves who went out in all sorts of weathers week after week driving the length and breadth of the county and beyond.

Results as follows – first prize, Hyundai i10 or €12,000 – Catherine Doyle Ballybeg Screen second prize, Family Holiday or €3,000 – Breda Nolan Oylegate. Third Prize, 65’ Smart TV – Paul Halligan Aylwardstown. Fourth prize, John Ryan New Ross. Fifth prize, €500 – Margaret Roberts Kildavin. Sixth prize, €200 – Nick McLoughlin Murrintown. Seventh prize, €200 – Rita Walsh Corlican Glynn. Eighth prize, €200 – Sydney Elliott Mayglass. Ninth prize, €200 – Ronan Furlong Bree. Tenth prize, €200 – Tommy Byrne Castletown. Congratulations to our winners who have all been contacted. Thank you to everybody who supported our fundraiser.

GAA CLUB LOTTO

The lotto draw which took place on Wednesday, February 20, Numbers drawn were 19, 25, 29 and 32. There was no jackpot winner and on this occasion, nor were there any match-three winners.

Next draw will take place in Declan’s on Wednesday, March 6. Jackpot now stands at €2,400. Good luck to all – be in to win.

DISTRICT NOTES DEADLINE

Notices for Glynn-Barntown area should be sent by midday every Friday for publication the following Tuesday.

Please phone or text Hillary at 087 2028065 or email hillaryobrien@eircom.net.