Around the Districts

Adamstown, Clonard, Glenbrien, Glynn/Barntown, Olyegate

Adamstown

Cards

The weekly '30 Card Game continues in the Community Centre this Friday 5th February at 9pm. Catering on the night will be: Cathy Delaney, Helen Furlong & Breda Bolger. Catering on Fri 12th Feb will be: Mary J Furlong & Frances Gallagher.

Card winners on Friday 22nd January were: Michael Kavanagh, Pat Ryan, Nick Doyle, Andy Reville, John Murphy, Tom Rochford, Patsy Byrne, Paddy Furlong, Sean Cullen, Johnny Nolan, Matty Sullivan & Pat Murphy.

Athletics Club

The Athletics club will be hosting a Fashion Show in the Horse and Hound on Friday 19th February 2016. The event kicks off at 8pm sharp. The fashion show will feature the latest fashion from Lulu's Boutique, Si Jolie Boutique, The Loft Wexford , Wallaces Wellingtonbridge and Helen's French and Danish clothing lines. Entertainment on the night by DJ Liam Sharkey. There will be a door prize and spot prizes and raffle on the night. Proceeds on the night will go to the Athletic Club and to Console. Tickets are €10 and are now on sale. Please support.

Adamstown Lotto

The next draw in the Adamstown Lotto takes place this Monday 1st Feb in Brad Ogs, Adamstwon for a jackpot of €15,700. Don't forget to buy your ticket and it just could be you. All proceeds go to Adamstown GAA Soccer Club & Parish Committee.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Ann Hanley, Raheen Adamstown. Ann graduated from Clifton College, Dublin in Accountancy. A pass student of Colaiste Abbain, Adamstown, Waterford Regional College. Well done Ann.

Congrats Jonathan

Adamstown Jockey, Jonathan Moore, Tomgarrow had a win for Paul Nolan on the Mooch 12/1 in the Sandyford Handicap Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday 24th January. Jonathan has ridden seven winners since Christmas. Well done Jonathan.

Clonard

Parish Lotto

Lotto results for 27th January: winning numbers: 4, 13, 24 and 26. No Jackpot Winner. Sixteen Match 3 winners receive €41 each: Mrs M Howlin, 125 Bishopswater; Ciara Gaynor, 53 Bishopswater; Margaret Murphy, 21 William Street; Maurice Tennant, C/O Seller; Claudette, C/O Seller; Tony Murphy, Belvedere Grove; Leighann Grace, Rob's Ranch House; John Kelly, Screen Village; Harry K, C/O Seller; Marie Doyle, C/O Cleaners; Tomas Geraghty, Riverfield, Spawell Road; Sinead Sinnott, Gurteenminogue; Ann K, C/O Seller; James Walsh, 17 Belvedere Grove; P Boyle, C/O Seller, and Jivall Petcu, C/O Seller.

Jackpot for 3rd February is €11,800. Tickets €1.50 each at Clonard Parish Office or from any promoter. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at Clonard Bingo at 8.30 p.m. If you wish to join or be a promoter, please call to Clonard Parish Office to have it arranged.

Church news

Baptised: We welcome into the Catholic Faith Community the following children who were baptised recently: Oliva Johnston, and Ivy-Rose Jackson.

Contemplative Outreach Ireland: Centering Prayer gathering Church of the Annunciation, Clonard 2 to 4.30pm. Contact Sister Mary Rowsome 087 2432947.

Medjugorje 2016: 18th May €659. 7th September €699. Departing from Dublin. Contact Mary Curran on 053 9147111 or 086 3947882. Early booking discount of €50 when booked with €100 deposit before 17th February.

Bereavement Support

The next bereavement support sessions begin with an information evening on Tuesday 2nd February 2016 from 7.30 to 8.30pm in the Parish Centre, Shamrock Room. All are welcome. There is no cost. Donations are acceptable.

People's College

Enrolments are now being taken. for the People's College Spring Syllabus 2016: commencing Monday 15th February at the SIPTU premises in Coolcotts. Office hours 9am to 4.30pm Monday/Thursday. 9am to 1pm Fridays. Monday 15th February:

Yoga 7 - 8.15pm. Flower Arranging 7 - 9pm. Vintage Craft 7 - 9pm. Tuesday 16th February: Sign Language Level 1 6.30 - 8pm. Sign Language Level 2 8.15 - 9.30pm. Art - Acrylic/Water Colour 7 - 9pm. Creative Writing 7 - 9pm. Wednesday 17th February: Conversational Irish 7 - 9pm. Introduction to Conflict Resolution 7 - 9pm. Genealogy 7 - 9pm. Thursday 18th February: Computers Level 1 6.30 - 8pm. Computers Level 2 8 - 9.30pm. These courses are run by WCTU in conjunction with the People's College, Dublin as part of its outreach programme.

For further information about the People's College Programme, course dates, costs etc., contact the WTCU office at the SIPTU premises, O'Leary Road, Coolcotts, Wexford. Phone 053 9146774 or e mail wexcountu@gmail.com or find us on Facebook The Peoples College. All dates and times are subject to change. Last date to enrol is Thursday 11th February.

Glenbrien

Story telling group

A fantastic night of entertainment was had by all on Wednesday night in the Big Tree Lounge. Thanks to all who attended both young and old and to the new visitors too. A fantastic welcome was extended to all by Tony his daughter and all the staff thank you for laying on the tea and refreshments for all to those who brought lovely cakes and buns and as ever to those who donated prizes for the Raffle thank you a list of the raffle winner s will be printed along with the date for the next session next week

Glenbrien NS

Our school will take part in this year's national Catholic Schools week from Sunday 31st January to Saturday 5th February. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 2nd at 9.30am.....all are welcome.

As part of this week Glenbrien Parents Association in conjunction with the school will host Grandparents day on Thursday 4th February at 12 noon. Parents are asked to donate some home bakes-scones, buns or tray bakes for the event. Any bakes can be left into school at 9am on Rhursday morning 4th February.

Tuesday 9th February is Pancake Day if you can make some pancakes for the children on the day please let any member of the PA know-all donations greatly appreciated.

There is an Anti Bullying Workshop for all parents and guardians on Thursday 11th February in the school. This event will be hosted the national Parents Council in the school-all parents are invited to attend. Please confirm to the PA if you would like to attend tea and coffee will be served.

fundraising night

On Saturday 13th February there will be a fundraising night in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, in the lounge of Mernagh's Pub in Oylegate. The Trust bring children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes at Easter.

Live music will be provided by The Jumptones from 9:00pm until late on the night. Entry is €5 and there will be a door prize and a raffle on the night. If you wish to support the event in advance tickets are available from Danielle 086 8941580 or Theresa 087 9714323. Come along and enjoy a night of great music while also supporting a very worthy cause!

Camogie News

There will be a registration night held on Friday 12th February from 7.30 -8.30pm in Oylegate Community Centre. We would ask that all players/parents/guardians attend. Membership for the year is as follows; Working Adults €80. Non-workingAdults/Students/U18/U16/U14/U12 €55. U10/U8 €35. Managers/Trainers/Social Members €25. Members are not insured until membership is paid.

The following are the camogie team managers for the coming year: U8 Geoff Coman, U10 Willie Hayden, U12 Kevin Murphy,U14 Eamonn Mernagh, U16 Lorraine Kinsella/Christine Martin, U18 Mark Cullen, Junior Gretta Heffernan, Intermediate Ray Quigley. We look forward to seeing everyone back soon. Hopefully it will be another successful year for the club.

Pantomime

The Pantomime returns to Oylegate with the staging of Jack and the Beanstalk, in Oylegate Community Centre on Thursday 18th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th February at 8 p.m. nightly and on Sunday 21st February at 7 p.m. It promises to be a great night of fun and frolics for young and not so young. For booking phone 053 9138192. Admission is €10 per adult and €5 for primary school children. Early booking is advised as the show is only being staged for four nights.

Social Dancing

Sunday night 14th February is the next date for Social Dancing in Oylegate Community Centre. Music on the night is by the popular Dave Lawlor who makes a welcome return visit. Dancing is from 9.30p.m. Admission is €8 with the usual tasty refreshments for everyone.

Glynn/Barntown

BOOK FAIR

A Book Fair will take place in Glynn Community Centre (kitchen) on the following dates: Friday 5th February 9am-12pm, 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm, Saturday 6th February from 6-9 pm and Sunday 7th February 10.45am-1pm.

Monies raised will go towards the upkeep of the hall-your support would be greatly appreciated.

COMMUNITY GAMES

Glynn/Barntown Community Games are entering participants in the Co Wexford Finals of Art and Handwriting in March. If anyone Over 6 to Under 16 would like to compete please contact Sinead on 0877784954 before February 20th.

KILLURIN ROWING CLUB

Killurin Rowing Club in conjuction with Slaney Rowing Association Celtic Challenge Crew are hosting a Table Quiz on Friday 05th February in Declan's, The Sycamore House, Killurin at 9pm. All support would be greatfully appreciated.

BARNTOWN CHURCH

Some fundraising events have been lined up for 2016 in aid of Barntown Church. Lil Fortune kicking off on Friday 5th February with a Tea Morning from 9am to 12noon, all welcome in aid of Barntown Church. Your support would be much appreciated!

This will be followed with Maura Rossiter's Tea/Coffee morning on Thursday 11th February from 10am to 2pm. More Tea/Coffee mornings to follow and we will keep you updated. If you are interested in holding a Tea/Coffee morning please contact any of the committee members or Ann on 087 2307720. Your support would be much appreciated! Please support your local Church!

TENNIS CLUB

The Tennis Club is open for membership for the coming year contact Catherine McCarthy on 087 7487 114 or email orourkec66@eircom.net for details.

CAMOGIE

On Saturday 20th February at 3pm at the pitch in Glynn, Antoinette Stafford will be there to give some guidelines and advice for children's warm up and stretching, including pointers on running technique. Make sure and bring your children along so they can take part in the warm up. All age groups welcome. Please contact John Murphy on 0862679024

Glynn-Barntown Camogie Club are reconditioning used hurls (cleaning, sanding, oiling and gripping!) and are asking families to donate used hurls to be spruced up and available for sale at club registration night in March. Hurls can be dropped to the clubhouse on Wednesday 03rd February 6pm-7.30pm; Friday 05th February 7pm-8.30pm; Saturday February 06th 10am-11am & 5pm-6.30pm or into the box in dressing room hallway.

A disco for 1st years and up will be held on Friday 19th February in the clubhouse 8.30-11pm. Admission by ticket only at €5 each. Tickets on sale Monday February 15th 7pm-7.30pm in the clubhouse.

Hard luck to Loreto Wexford and our own club girls Clodagh Jackman, Aisling Halligan and Eva Crean, defeated in their Leinster Junior Camogie final by Loreto Kilkenny on Saturday in Bunclody.

COISTE NA NÓG

Commiserations also to Rowan White, Frankie Hynes and Ger Dempsey and the St. Peter's College Senior Hurling team who lost out on a Leinster Colleges hurling title also in Saturday to Dublin Schools North.

macra na feirme

Camross Macra are meeting every Wednesday for Sports, from 8pm, in Camross Hall, please call Jacqueline on 0877735659, to confirm as arrangements may change from time to time.

Camross Macra are heading to The Kilkenny Macra Black Tie Ball on Saturday 6th, and the next club meeting is on the 10th in Rochfords Camross. All interested are asked to attend. Contact Jacqueline for further information.

AREA NOTES

Notices for inclusion in the Glynn/Barntown area notes should be e-mailed to: hillaryobrien@eircom.net or alternatively, phone Hillary on 087 2028 065.

Oylegate

Youth Club

There will be youth club in the Community Centre on this Friday evening February 5th from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. The Supervisors for the night are Ray Quigley, Margaret Quirke, Mary McCauley, Michelle Murphy, Paul Burns, and Kate Shannon.

Senior Citizens Party February 7th: All invitations to our Senior Citizens party were delivered last week, if you have not received one and you live in Oylegate parish and are eligible to attend (65) please contact Gretta Quigley on 9138192 or any Leader or Member

Social Dancing

Sunday night February 14th is the next date for Social Dancing in Oylegate Community Centre. Music on the night is by the popular Dave Lawlor who makes a welcome return visit. Dancing is from 9.30p.m. . Admission is €8 with the usual tasty refreshments for everyone. Come along for a lovely nights entertainment.

Patron

The Patron will be held in Garrynisk graveyard on this Sunday February 7th at 2.30pm.

Hope and Dream 10k/10m

The hope and dream 10k/10m run will be held on Sunday April 10th commencing at 10.15am. All proceeds from the event will go to County Wexford Hospice and the Hope Centre in Enniscorthy.

Oylegate Ns

Oylegate N.S. are now taking enrolments for September 2016. Please call to the school office any time from 9am to 3pm

Pantomime

The Pantomime returns to Oylegate with the staging of Jack and the Beanstalk, in Oylegate Community Centre on Thursday, Friday, Saturday February 18th-20th at 8 p.m. nightly and on Sunday February 21st at 7 p.m. It promises to be a great night of fun and frolics for young and not so young. For bookings phone 053 9138192. Admission is €10 per adult and €5 for primary school children. Early booking is advised as the show is only being staged for four nights.

ipt Fundraiser

On Saturday February 13th there will be a fundraising night in aid of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, in the lounge of Mernagh's Pub in Oylegate. The Trust bring children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes at Easter. Live music will be provided by The Jumptones from 9:00pm until late on the night.

Entry is €5 and there will be a door prize and a raffle on the night. If you wish to support the event in advance tickets are available from Danielle 086 8941580 or Theresa 087 9714323. Come along and enjoy a night of great music while also supporting a very worthy cause!

Penny Bank

GAA Penny Bank is now open for 2016. New members always welcome, contact any committee member if you wish to join.

Sports Quiz

A sports quiz in aid of Lady's Hospital Crumlin, IRFU trust will be held in Mernagh's on February 8th. Team of 4 costs €40.

Operation Transformation

Crossabeg Ballymurn Ladies Gaelic Football Club's Operation Transformation with "Between the Bells" began with large numbers last Tuesday night in Crossabeg Community Field. Kids in buggies, young children, parents and grandparents from Oylegate, Glenbrien, Crossabeg and Ballymurn turned up in large numbers to walk, jog and run "Between the Bells". After warming up, a bell is rung and 30 minutes later a second bell is rung.

The distance people cover is recorded each week between now and Easter Monday. Nutrition & fitness information is provided and organised walks/runs will take place over the 10 week period. €2 per adult, €1 per u-16 to a Max of €5 per family. Come and join us again this Tuesday at 7pm.

Camogie News

There will be a registration night held on Friday February 12th from 7.30 -8.30pm in Oylegate Community Centre. We would ask that all players/parents/guardians attend.

Membership for the year is as follows; Working Adults €80. Non-working Adults/Students/U18/U16/U14/U12 €55. U10/U8 €35. Managers/Trainers/Social Members €25.

Members are not insured until membership is paid.

The following are the camogie team managers for the coming year: U8 Geoff Coman, U10 Willie Hayden, U12 Kevin Murphy,U14 Eamonn Mernagh, U16 Lorraine Kinsella/Christine Martin, U18 Mark Cullen, Junior Gretta Heffernan, Intermediate Ray Quigley.

Wexford People