MACRA

Congratulations to Bree Macra na Feirme team on winning the All Ireland Capers Competition in Cappoquin on Saturday night last. The Bree show entitled 'Dance with me Tonight' was the firm favourite to win amongst the audience at the end of the evening's performances such was the quality of performance of the local team.

This show was produced by Sinead Fortune and was choreographed by Sinead Fortune and Sinead Doyle. Cast members were Cathal Byrne, Stephen Donohoe, Aine Doyle, Aoife Doyle, Cait Doyle, Clare Doyle, Niall Doyle, Sarah Doyle, Sinead Doyle, Michelle Hogan, Sean Hogan, Sinead Hughes, Micheal Long, Annie Parle and Aine Tyrell.

Joint runners–up were Berrings and Freemount, both from Co Cork. Sinead Fortune was nominated for Best Producer and the Bree Peace Scene was nominated for Best Scene.

Many thanks to the great number of local and county supporters, which travelled to Cappoquin. Your support was very much appreciated.

TABLE QUIZ

Bree Athletic Club is holding a fundraising Table Quiz in Ryan's Lounge, Galbally on Friday, 10th February.

BREE HERITAGE PROJECT

The Bree Heritage Project are visiting a number of archaeology sites on Sunday 12th February. We are meeting in Galbally carpark (beside the grotto) at 11.40am and all are welcome to attend. For more information contact Colm Moriarty at 086 8747220 or check out our website: Breeheritage.ie.

BREE HALL COMMITTEE

The next meeting of Bree Hall Committee will take place on Monday next, February 13th at 8.30 pm in Bree Hall.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Best wishes to the two Bree Davidstown Quiz teams in the Co Finals on Thursday, 16th Feb. Other county finals are as follows; Solo Dance 18th February, Solo Music & Singing 3rd March, Recitation 9th March, Art & Handwriting 10th March. If anyone is interested in entering any of the above please contact Area Sec Una Doyle on 087-9704372.

BREE YOUTH CLUB

The Senior Youth Club disco is on this Friday, 10th February. All those attending need to be at the Community Centre at 8.15 pm and the bus will be returning to Bree at approximately12.30am.

BREE UNITED

A Dinner Dance to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bree United will be held on 20th April in The Riverbank House Hotel. Tickets are €20 each. For further details or tickets contact Catherine Jordan on 086 8587937.

WELCOME HOME

Welcome back to Elaine Doyle, Cooladine Cross who has just returned from work experience in a hospital in Vastmannlands Hospital in Stockholm Sweeden, one of the biggest hospitals in the region, and is now continueing nursing studies in the Vocational College in Enniscorthy.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Any parents/guardians of children wishing to enroll for the coming year,in Holy Family School can contact the school on 053 9138398 or email on holyfamilyglenbrien@eircom.net for a form.

31ST BALLYHUSKARD SCOUTS

The Cub section had their first outing to the Heritage Park on Sunday last, A great time was had by both Cubs and Scout leaders,more info next week.

The Investiture of Scout Leaders Cubs and Beavers will take place in the Community Hall in Ballymurn on Sunday 19th February at 2pm. A fantastic day for all scouts and their families,all are welcome to come along, a lovely afternoon is guaranteed.

Well done to the Beavers who took part in their first hike to Kilbride Wood on Sunday 29th January. At 10 to 11 on a very wet morning 25 eager Beavers arrived , an unbelievable site, what a turn out, the excitement was visible in both scouts, and children alike. Following roll call splitting into their lodges after the photo shoot (thanks Arnie )

The rain was not going to dampen their spirits , the Rabbits chant could be heard all over the woods. The hedgehogs welcomed the new member to their lodge, Spring the frog. The Otters discussed what deserved a place in their memory bags, one of the beavers showed his extensive knowledge of stones, We thought at one stage that we had lost the Foxes as they were last to arrive back for lunch but they were just laughing at each others jokes.

The golden Pine cone challenge was no big feat for our beavers with them all returning with more than one cone in their possession. A very big thank you to all the Mams and Dads (Taxi Service ) for their prompt arrival and pick up, The service ran like the hike without a hitch. The first of many more to come.

CAMOGIE NEWS

Well done to the Oylegate/glenbrien girls Jemma Doyle, Paula Lambert, Bridget Mernagh, Noamh O'mahony, Sinead Stamp, Jemma Reck and Amanda Scallan who were on the winning Colaiste Bride team winning the All Ireland Quater final. Best of luck to them in the upcoming Semi Final.

YOUTH CLUB

There will be no youth club in Oylegate hall on this Friday evening February 10th.

Disco: Members are travelling to a Valentine's Disco on this Friday evening and the supervisors for the evening are Siobhan Nolan, Tony White, Jimmy Freeman, Caroline/lorraine Kinsella, Marie Kavanagh, Paula Fitzgerald.

Senior Citizens Party: Oylegate youth club will host the Senior Citizens party on Sunday 12th February.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of €6,800 held in The Slaney Inn, Oylegate on Wednesday February 1st. The next draw will be held on Wednesday February 15th Mernagh's Lounge, Oylegate for a jackpot of €6,800. and supporters. We all wish him continued success!

JUVENILE BOXING

The Ballagh Boxing club had twelve entrants in the Co. Wexford Juvenile championship, held in Ferns recently and remarkably, they had six winners and six runners-up. The winners were Anthony Dobbs, Jack Roche, Joe Lee, Darragh Brennan, Patrick Cullen and Luke Donoghue. The runners-up were Andrew Moody, Darryl Gray, Lee Hore, Eoin O' Neill, Killian Corrigan and Johnny Walker. Heartiest congratulations to all the boys and to their coach, Nicky Kirwan.

SEMI-FINAL SUCCESS

Well done to the Oulart-the Ballagh senior camogie team on their great victory in the All-ireland semi-final against Loughgiel Shamrocks, in Casement Park, Belfast, last Sunday. The final score-line of 3 goals 22 points to 1 goal 2 points

UNDERAGE G.A.A.

The A.G.M. of Oulart-the Ballagh Coiste na nog that was postponed last week will be held in the Upper Complex on Friday 10th February, beginning at 7.30pm. Adult members and former members along with parents/guardians and anyone who is interested in becoming involved in the running of the under-age section of the local G.A.A. are welcome to attend.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Enrolment forms for Junior Infants, starting school in September 2012, are now available from the school office. 9amä3pm. Closing date for applications is Friday, 2nd March. With increases in class sizes being announced, it is important that anyone who might be considering enrolling their child be made aware of the necessity to enrol as soon as possible so that the school can decide how to split classes etc. for the new school-year.

TIDY TOWNS

Due to the enthusiastic response to a recent meeting held to determine if Oulart should reform and re-activate its Tidy Towns Committee it has been decided that a new Tidy Towns Committee will be officially elected on Wednesday 15th February, at 8pm, in the Legion Hall. Anyone interested in helping to improve the appearance of our beautiful village, its approach roads, housing estates, public areas etc. is urged to attend and become involved.

ACTIVE RETIRED

Oulart & District Active Retirement Group are organising a trip to The Grand Canal Theatre for The Chieftains Fiftieth Anniversary Concert on 29th May. Anyone wishing to travel with the group should give a deposit of forty-five euro to any of the following immediately: Mary O'grady (053-9136160), Anne Holton (053-9137078) or Hugh Coleman (0539136156). Seats for this popular concert are selling fast and the deadline for booking is 8th February.

SENIOR SCOR

The Co. Wexford final of Scor Sinsear, the G.A.A. talent competition for adults, will take place in Oulart Community Centre on Friday 24th February. Clubs from all areas will compete in Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Instrumental Music, Novelty Act, Set Dancing, Figure Dancing and Question Time. The winners will qualify to represent Wexford in the Leinster semi-finals. Adults from the locality who would be interested in competing in any of the competitions should contact Scor Secretary, Breda Jacob (086-1686978) for further details. People are encouraged to attend the Scor competition to see for themselves the amazing talents that exist within G.A.A. and camogie clubs.

I.C.A. GUILD

The Oulart Guild of I.C.A. will hold its monthly meeting in Cooney's lounge on 9th February at 8pm. New members are invited to attend and see at first-hand what I.C.A is about.

GOOD LUCK!

The best of luck to Yvonne Sweeney and her sister Michelle Kennedy who are opening their 'Mia Bella' hair and beauty salon in Oulart this Friday.