Around the Districts: Bree-Galbally to Kiltealy-Ballindaggin

Galbally Tractor Run

Galbally Annual Tractor run takes place this Sunday 26th May starting at Galbally Hall with registration from 12 noon and departing at 1pm.

Vacancies in Bree CEP

Cleaner, Brí Beag, Bree. Community Centre Caretaker, Galbally. GAA Grounds Worker, Ballyhogue/Bree. Environmental Worker, St. John’s Church, Clonmore. Environmental Worker, Galbally.

If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for more than 1 year, are over the age of 21, interested in any of the above vacancies and would like some more information, please call into the CE Office located in Bree Community Centre from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, or call Martina on 053 9247613 or 086 8371932.

Bree Clothing Collection

Bree National School will hold a Clothing Collection at the school gates on Tuesday May 28th, 6-8pm and Wednesday May 29th 8.45-10am. Clothing, shoes belts, handbags, schoolbags, curtains, bed sheets and suit cases (in working order) will all be accepted. No duvets, pillows, cushions or soft toys please.

Ballyhogue GAA Lotto results

Numbers drawn on 24th April were 2, 9, 20, 26. No Jackpot winner. Match 3’s–Ciaran & Anne O’Dowd, Larry Parle, Syl Doyle.

Numbers drawn on 8th May were 4, 9, 11, 22. No Jackpot winner. Match 3’s–John & Walter Crean, Ena Doyle, Denny Tyrrell, Pat & Catriona Breen, Patsy, Tony & Anthony Green, Michael Donohoe, Charlie & Sinead Parnell, Chris Daly, Des Kehoe, Jack Fortune, Eoin Murphy, Martina Hennessy, Jamie Tyrrell, Stefan Asple. Next draw 22nd May. Next jackpot €4,400.

Community Games News

Best wishes to Roisin Fay in the National Final of the U12 Cycling on Grass in Gormanstown College next weekend. Good luck to the Boys U10 Football team playing the county final in Bree this Sunday. Trials for U10, U13, U15 & U16 mixed Relays as well as U12, U14 and U16 Boys & Girls Relays, will be held in Bree Field on Tuesday, 28th May at 5.45pm for warm-up.

Bree AC News

Well done to all athletes who took part in Days 3 & 4 of the Mr Oil Co Athletics Finals in Enniscorthy Hub recently. Results as follows; U10 Niamh Whelan 3rd Turbo Jav, Finn McKiernan 1st Turbo Jav; U12 Jane Prud’homme 3rdShot; U13 Roisin Fay 3rd 60mH, Eoghan Ennis 1st HJ, 60mH, 3rd 80m U14 Ava Wilson 1st in 200m, LJ, Shot; U15 Tyler Blanzy 2nd 200m, Ruth Hassey 1st 80mH 2nd in HJ; U16 Lea Bolger 3rd HJ; U17 Keira Wilson 3rd Shot. Relays; U9 Girls 2nd Lauren Carr, Kate O’Leary, Katie Cosgrave, Layla Hughes (Sub: Shayna Walsh) U9 Boys 1st Paul Grant, Jack McMunn, Daniel Asple, Seimi Moriarty; U10 Girls 3rd Paige Dempsey, Niamh Whelan, Anna Murphy, Lauren Dempsey; U10 Boys 1st Charlie Furlong, Finn McKiernan, Aodhan Hanley, Noah Cosgrave (Subs: Edmund Crean and Leo Cosgrave); U11 Girls 1st Lina Holden, Lauren Dempsey, Abri Kelly, Lily Fay (Sub: Anna Murphy)

New Guardian reporter

Rachel Cahill, Ballybrittas, has just started working at the Enniscorthy Guardian. Her email is Rachel.cahill@peoplenews.ie and phone number is 0874691402 if any locals have stories, news or press releases.

Bree Utd Bingo

Bree Utd hosts bingo every Sunday evening at 6pm in Hammel’s of Bree. Come along and join in the fun. Loads of chances to win. Bree Utd split the pot envelopes are in Centra in Bree and Hammel’s of Bree. Draws takes place every second Monday. Thank you to all who support the club.

Baby & Toddler Group

Bree Baby and Toddler Group meet each Tuesday 10.30am-12noon in Bree Community Centre. Open to parents, grandparents, childminders, babies , toddlers and wobblers. Come and have a cup of tea and a chat while the children have a chance to interact, play and learn. €2 per family, no need to book. Further details from Ruth 085 1180930 or Alice 085 2295817.

CLONEGAL-KILDAVIN

Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Congratulations to Clonegal who have been awarded €99,216 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Village Enhancement project to include paint scheme, signage, upgrade of Heritage Centre, public realm upgrades in village furniture and Wicklow Way Park.

Lotto results

There was no winner or on-line winner in the Kildavin / Clonegal GAA, Ben Mulhall Park Lotto, held on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Numbers drawn were 14–23–24–25. Lucky dip winners were, Margaret Roberts, Crowsgrove, Mary Kavanagh, The Mill and Ruby Coakley, Carlow (on-line), all receiving €50 each. Sellers Prize: Tommy Corbally.

Next draw will take place on Sunday, May 26 in Dunnes, Clonegal at 9.00pm. Tickets €2.00 each or 3 for €5.00. Draw Envelopes Available at Supervalu Bunclody, Gala Bunclody, Steamers O Leary’s Bunclody, Ken Rothwell Bunclody, Conway’s Kildavin, Dunnes Clonegal, Plunkett’s Clonegal and Osbornes Clonegal.

Celebrating Community

Celebrating Community Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players will host a community event at 7.30pm on June 20, in the Spellman Hall Kildavin with the support of Carlow County Council. We hope to bring voluntary groups and potential volunteers together facilitated by a well-known expert in team building and team leading.

Veteran Players Group Newsletter

To advertise your event or activity in the Veteran Players Group Newsletter email maggie1980@live.ie before 5pm on Thursday for inclusion in the following weekends Newsletter or phone 087 838001. This Newsletter is published and distributed fortnightly.

Clonegal/Kildavin Catholic Churches

Weddings: If you are planning on getting married soon, and you wish to get married in one of the Catholic Churches within the parishes of Clonegal and Myshall, please contact Fr. Pat as soon as possible.

Baptisms: Baptisms take place in both parishes after the masses on Sundays. To book the baptism of your child, contact Fr. Pat.

Blessed Sacrament: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Clonegal will take place in St. Brigid’s Church, Clonegal every Wednesday from 10:30am to 1pm.

First Communion Dates

First Holy Communion will be held this Saturday May 25 at 1pm in Clonegal Church and Sunday May 26 at 11:30am in Kildavin Church. We would like to wish all pupils a wonderful day.

Cemetery Masses 2024

The Cemetery Mass will take place in the Parish on the first weekend of July. Clonegal Mass, Saturday, July 6 at 6.30pm and in Kildavin Mass, Sunday, July 7 at 11.30am. People of the Parish are reminded that graves should be tidy and if we know of a grave that no longer has anyone to look after it we should make sure that it is clean also.

Notes contact

Anyone who wishes to have local news issued on the local Clonegal/Kildavin Community Section of the Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@gmail.com or phone Nicola Gray on 087 1343191.

CLONROCHE-POULPEASTY

Clonroche Poulpeasty Vintage Club

Sometimes, you just get a little extra rub of the green and things come right for you on the day. That’s how 3 Counties for Cancer went for our little club.

We are absolutely so overwhelmed at how the event was received in general and even more delighted to see the support it got. We are proud to say, that Clonroche Poupleasty Vintage Club, will be making a donation of €25,144 to the Oak Ward in the Pallative care unit in University Hospital Waterford.

This simply wouldn’t happen without the great support of the local communities here around us, its as simple as that. There’s some people and organisations who deserve a wee mention, for their added support to such a fantastic event. Our stewards on the day, the event couldn’t take place without you, thanks so much. An Garda Siochana, from Clonroche, New Ross , Graiguenamanagh and Thomastown, your support truly made all the difference.

Our resident Paparazzi, Marie Asple, Tony Asple and Thomas O’Callaghan , the coverage is absolutely fabulous and it shows the great work the club does, we greatly appreciate your time and efforts. Thanks to the Cloch Ban Frenchs for hosting us on the morning and providing us all with impeccable breakfast and the use of the grounds in general, it was greatly appreciated.

A special mention to the Vaughan family, who made a very gallant effort at supporting 3 Counties for Cancer. The Families of those loved ones who had a closer cause to 3 Counties for Cancer, your support was felt throughout the whole build up to the event and even still here after thank you very much. The folks who gave a dig out serving Teas etc in the hall, a job well done.

Thanks to Colm Byrne Civil and Building Contractors for sponsoring all drivers with a “3 Counties for Cancer” T-Shirt and in general your support to our Club for every event is greatly appreciated, thank you.

Our own Club members who sponsored the breakfast, making sure everyone driving on the day got fed was a classy gesture well done. Our Club members who sponsored drivers prizes. Dave Kelly from Glynn Killurin Community First Responders gave up his day to be part of the event and we are extremely grateful for that. Thanks to Brian, Breda and Sean from O Neills The Top place for their hospitality on the night of the event. The drivers on the day itself, we had friends and families of club members travel from as far as the north of Ireland to show their support. A special thanks to all people who participated on the day. All the lovely posters and signs etc, they all come from a great friend of the Club, Aine at Think Print and Design. She done a fantastic job as always designing the 3 Counties for Cancer logo. Thanks to Aine for her continued support. A mention is also needed for our local business people, we are just always blown away by the same small local businesses that come and support our events year after year and don’t want any fuss or mention. It doesn’t go un noticed in the club, thank you so much.

Irish Vintage Society clg., your continued support as always is greatly appreciated. Sharon is only ever a phone call away to offer any sort of support and assistance. Last but not least, the comradery between local Vintage clubs here is really something to behold. You see familiar faces at all different events around the county and beyond, and it’s all for the same passion , Vintage. We here at the club greatly appreciate all clubs that show up and support us, thank you very much.

Cloughbawn GAA

Feile na nGael: U15 Hurlers progressed to the Finals v Buffers Alley GAA after a tough match against Adamstown on Thursday evening. the Final game was very tight, with both team on even keel throughout-but Buffers Alley pulled away in the last few minutes to secure the win.

Division 2 Wexford Schools Hurling Title: Five5 Cloughbawn members lined out with their school Colaiste Abbain, Johnny Foley and Darragh Kavanagh captained the team and showed true leadership throughout the game, winning on that very narrow margin- 3-15 to 3-14, joined by Donnagh Joyce, Patrick Fay and Brian Kennedy of Cloughbawn

Camogie News

Congratulations to our Intermediate ladies who had a good win away to Bunclody on Saturday last

Leinster Final win: Congratulations to Goal keeper Lizzie Dempsey, Leah Furlong and Wexford Intermediate team on their Leinster Final win over Laois on Saturday.

Sympathy

We extend sincere sympathy to The Hogan, Cullen and Shanahan families on the recent passing of their mother Mrs Mary Cullen, Killegney. May she Rest in Peace.

Clonroche NS

The annual 5km/8km Run Walk will be held on Sunday June 9th commencing in Cloughbawn GAA grounds at 11.00am to raise funds for the development of an outdoor sensory trail at the school. follow our Facebook or Instagram pages for all updates

CAIM

Church notes

Mass Times - Mass times for Caim are Sunday Morning 10am. Weekday Mass will continue this Wednesday at 9.30am.

Adoration continues on Mondays from 11.30am to 1.30pm. If you would like to participate contact Anne Coleman at 087 6713671.

Caim Vintage Club

Caim Vintage Club’s annual outing will take place on Monday 5th August. This years outing will be travelling to Stradbally Steam Fair. For further information contact 087 6341532.

Caim Patron

Caim’s annual Patron will be held on Sunday 23rd June at 2pm with Mass in the Cemetry.

Split the pot

The split the pot winner last week was Aoife Rackard who wins €105. Split the Pot envelopes can be had from Rackards Shop Caim or any Committee Member.

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion will take place in Caim on Saturday 25th May at 11am.

KILTEALY-BALLINDAGGIN

Coffee Morning

There will be a coffee morning in Jordan’s Pub, Ballindaggin on Sunday June 2nd at 11.30 am. The event is to raise money for Relay for Life Wexford (Irish Cancer Society) and is organised by the Ronan family in memory of the late Dee. Candle bags will be available on the day. Please come and enjoy the tea/coffee and home baking and support this worthy cause.

Ballindaggin Field Day

Ballindaggin Development Group and Tidy Towns Committee are hosting a field day on June 21st in Ballindaggin Community Park at 6.30 pm. Donations for bottle stall and prizes for the draw are most welcome. Tickets for the draw are now on sale. There will be many stalls and events in the evening and also some valuable prizes to be won.

Ballindaggin Patron

Ballindaggin annual patron will take place on Sunday June 9th. Prayers in Templeshanbo Cemetery at 1 pm. Mass in Ballindaggin Cemetery 2pm.

All Ireland Rosary Rally

The All Ireland Rosary Rally will take place on Saturday June 1st at Knock Shrine from 1 pm. It will include Holy Mass 3 pm, Stations of the Cross 2 pm and Rosary Procession 2.30 pm and talks in St. John’s Centre and the Basilica.

A bus will leave Clonard, Wexford at 6.30 am, Oylegate bus stop 6.45 am, Enniscorthy Promenade 6.55 am, Ferns Church 7.10 am. Bus returns to Wexford at approx 9.30 pm. Please book your seat early if you would like to travel, for booking contact Eileen at 087-9331809 or 087-6846908.

Kiltealy N.S.

Winner of split the pot double week was Stephen Bird who won €225. Play split the pot every week, envelopes available in local shops and pubs. Many thanks for your continued support.

The school will have a clothes collection on Monday 10th June. The school shelter will be open the week before during school hours to facilitate dropping off clothes. No pillows or duvets allowed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Congratulations to pupils Chloe Delaney, Laura Crotty, Kate Doyle, Grace Doyle, Conor Clifford, Mikey Coleman, Holly Clifford and Ruth Warren who have qualified for the Leinster Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Wicklow town in July. Kate Doyle secured a place in individual accordion competition after being placed 2nd in the county. Thank you to their music teachers Helena,Patrick and Ciarna. Best of luck to all in the Leinster.