BALLYMURN
Notes contact
Email for notices send items to [email protected] before 6pm Saturday
Parish notes
Mass Times – Daily Mass: Thursday at 9.30am (Also: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month). Saturday: 7.30pm.
Baptism Schedule – 4th Saturday of each month at 3pm
Parish Contacts – Fr Kelly 053 9137140/087 9470513. Certificates, newsletter items & general enquiries email: [email protected] Baptism bookings email: [email protected]
Bingo
Bingo is played every Monday (including Bank Holidays) at Dan Nolan’s, starts 9pm all welcome.
BLACKWATER
Blackwater Tidy Towns
Blackwater Tidy Towns are looking for help. Please if you are out walking around the villlage, surrounding roads and the beach areas please bring a small bag and do litter picks. Your assistance would be much appreciated. Please keep Blackwater clean and litter free for everybody’s enjoyment.
Irish Dahlia Society National Show
The national show will take place on Tuesday 8th September at Ballyknockan Farm Y21 A526. Show opens to the public from 2pm to 4pm. Sale of blooms strictly at 4pm. Easily accessible from the R741 and found on Google Maps. Follow signage when reaching the site.
Split the pot
The winner on 29th August was Gerry Caffrey with a pot of €152. Congratulations Gerry. Envelopes for these draws are in local businesses. Thank you to everyone who takes part your support is much appreciated.
Bingo
Fun evenings out for all the family in Blackwater Parish Hall at 8pm every Friday for July and August and this Friday 4th September. Shop with refreshments available. Please come and have lots of fun.
Coffee morning
A community coffee morning takes place every Tuesday morning at 10am in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Notes for the paper
If you want to place any information in the Blackwater notes for inclusion in the weekly People Newspaper please email [email protected] or phone Clare on 086 8386242.
BREE-GALBALLY
Barn Dance
Bree Barn Dance is back in Byrne’s Grain Store on this Saturday 5th September featuring Clada, All Folk’d Up and The Highstool Prophets. Get your tickets at: https://willwego.com/organiser/live-at-byrne-s-grain-store
Bree Vintage Club Run
Bree Vintage Club annual road run will take place on Sunday 20th September. Registration from 11.30am, leaving Byrne’s Grain Yard at 1pm. Proceeds in aid of Parkinson Wexford Branch.
Bree Baby & Toddler Group
Bree Baby and Toddler group has resumed on Thursdays at 10.30am in Bree Hall. Admission is €2 per family. Look forward to seeing some old and new faces.
Bree Macra
Congratulations to the Bree Macra Know Your Ag Quiz team of Barry Murphy, Kieran Banville, Gary Murphy and David Finn, who won the county final of the Ag Quiz recently. The team will represent Wexford at the All-Ireland Final at the Macra Rally in October.
Clothes recycling bins removed
All clothes recycling bins have been removed from Bree Community Centre. Clothes can be recycled at local charity shops or local Recycling Centres.
Tennis Coaching Courses
Children’s and Adult Tennis Coaching Courses begin from week beginning 14th September on a weekly basis for 6 weeks at Bree Community Centre Tennis Courts.
Total cost is €99 for school children and €110 for adults. Times are dependent on age groups. For further information, contact Jamie on 0872788985.
Bree Hall Library
All books have been replaced in the Community Centre Library. Hall is open on most days, except Sundays, from 9pm to 4.30pm. Donations of books can be left in at the library at any stage and are most welcome.
Vacancies in Bree CEP
Environmental Worker, Galbally. GAA Grounds Worker, Ballyhogue. Groundsperson, St. John’s Church, Clonmore. Brí Beag, Childcare.
If you are interested in any of the above vacancies, please call into the CEP Office located in Bree Community Centre from 9a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, or call Martina on 053 9247613 or 086 8371932.
CAIM
Church Notes
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held each Monday 11.30am to 1.30pm–all are welcome to participate.
Caim Vintage Club
Caim Vintage Club are holding their Annual road run on 13th September.
Caim Vintage Club are running a bus to the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday 15th September. There are a few seats available contact Paddy for information on 087 6341532.
Caim National School
Caim School reopened this week after the summer holidays. Welcome back to all students especially the new students.
Badminton
Badminton is back in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 7pm, all are welcome.
Split the Pot
Winner of Split the Pot last week was Marie Doyle who won €61.
CLONEGAL-KILDAVIN
Farewell – Fr. Pat Hugues
Fr. Pat Hughes who has been with us in Clonegal Kildavin for what seems like a very brief six years is leaving us for Portarlington on September 18.
We wish him all the best. An event to mark his departure is being organised. Details will be distributed at weekend masses. If you wish to be associated with the event and won’t be at mass in the Parish, please contact 087 8380018 or email [email protected].
Cleaner needed – Clonegal N.S.
Cleaner needed to clean Clonegal N.S. twice a week, ten hours in total, the school consists of eight large classrooms, 14.15 an hour, please apply on or before 6/9/26 by 3pm to Chairperson BOM by email only. The dedicated email address for applications is [email protected].
250th Church of Holy Cross Commemorations
Plans are progressing for the celebration of 250 years of the Church of the Holy Cross Myshall which will take place from Friday to Sunday September 11-13.
This will be a once in a lifetime celebration which will adopt the theme of ‘250 years of Community’. Activities will include Inspirational talks on the Friday night, a reflectional walk on the Saturday morning followed by the celebration of Mass and the usual Quarant Ore Procession on the Sunday morning with Mass celebrated by Bishop Nulty who will also unveil a commemorative plaque. Clubs and organisations are asked to become involved and display their banners while processing after Mass through the street.
The following Friday night 18th September is Culture Night, and celebrations will continue with an exhibition of photographs, video footage and other memorabilia in Myshall Community Centre.
A book on the Church is also being published and any information or photos to help with this would be gratefully appreciated as this is not a history book but a celebration of the Myshall community over 250 years – email [email protected] The researcher would love to get photos of Communion or Confirmation classes prior to the 1980s or indeed any photo or information relating to the Church e.g. altar server’s outings, John Paul 11 medal recipients to name but some. The next organisational meeting will take place on August 26 at 8pm in Myshall Community Centre and all are welcome.
Weavers’ Cottages Museum
Come and visit the Weavers’ Cottages Museum which were once the home of local weavers dating back to the 17th century and now houses many artefacts of the cottage weaving industry. Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am–4pm. Tuesday 9am–2pm. Friday: 9am–1pm. Saturday and Sunday, please phone 053 9376749.
Veteran Players – New Members
The Veteran Players always welcomes new members so if you would like to participate, please contact 087 8380018 or 087 9110555.
Booking Anniversaries
Over the next few weeks if you wish to book an anniversary mas, please contact Fr. Andy directly on 087 4890759 or email [email protected].
Community Newsletter
To advertise your events or activities in the Clonegal/Kildavin Community Newsletter, please email [email protected] before 5pm on Thursday for inclusion in the following weekends Newsletter. You can also phone 087 8380018. The Community Newsletter is published and distributed fortnightly.
News items
Anyone who wishes to have, up-coming events, wedding occasions, birthday wishes or local news, to be issued on the local Clonegal/Kildavin notes please email [email protected]
DAVIDSTOWN-COURTNACUDDY
Students returning to secondary schools
Best wishes to all the young people from Davidstown Courtnacuddy who are returning to secondary school over the coming week. Best wishes to all heading into exam years and a special mention to all who are starting their journey in secondary school commencing in 1st year. Best wishes also to all heading off to third level, into apprenticeships, PLC courses and into the workforce. We wish you all the very best of luck.
Split the Pot
Thank you to everyone who supported our most recent Courtnacuddy Development Group “Split the Pot. Congratulations to Martin Scallan who was the recent winner of €84. “Split the Pot” Envelopes are available in local shops and from committee members. You could be in with a chance of winning some cash and supporting the work the Community Development Group do. All support is greatly appreciated.
GAA fixtures
Wed Sept 2nd U18 Boys Hurling Semifinal v Ferns at 6.30pm in Boolabawn
Thurs Sept 3rd U14 boys Football Semifinal v Geraldine O’Hanrahans at 6.30pm in Boolabawn and Ladies Junior D Football v Bunclody at 7pm in Boolabawn
Fri Sept 4th U10 Boys Football Blitz v Shamrocks and Oylegate at 7pm in Fr Murphy Park
Sat Sept 5th U16 Boys Football Semifinal v Buffers Alley at 10.30am in Boolabawn and Mens Junior Football v Realt na Mara at 3.45pm in Pairc Si Siochain
Sun Sept 6th Junior A Ladies Football v Blackwater at 11.30am in Boolabawn. Also on Sun Sept 6th we host Mens Junior A Football Shamrocks v Ballyhogue at 12 noon in Boolabawn
Tues Sept 8th U12 Boys hurling v St Pats at 6.30pm in Boolabawn
Any changes or updates to fixtures will be updated on the Club Socials.
GAA Club Lotto
The next draw in our Club Lotto takes place on Monday 7th September. Tickets can be bought online or on the Clubspot App, up to 7pm on draw evenings–https://member.clubspot.app/club/davidstown-courtnacuddy-gAA/fundraisers
A jackpot of €10,000 is up for grabs. In the event of no jackpot or match 3 winner there will be 3 lucky dip winners. Congratulations to Garry Bradley who was the winner of €100 in the draw held on Aug 24th. As always many thanks to all for your kind support
300 Club – July draw
The August draw of the 300 Club takes place this coming week – date to be confirmed. The date and link for the draw being published in the coming days. As always thank you to all who support our fundraising efforts.
Handball Club looking for adult players
Want to try something new? Davidstown Courtnacuddy Handball Club are looking for adult entries – male and female for the upcoming County Winter League. Whether you’re completely new to handball or you’re looking to get back playing, there’s a place for you!
Beginners and returning players will have a separate league group, making it a great opportunity to give handball a try in a friendly and welcoming environment. Contact Maureen O’Shea, Club Secretary, on 087 6185450 for full details. Why not give it a go? You might just discover your new favourite sport!
Courtnacuddy Youth Club
Courtnacuddy Youth Club are currently making plans to resume activities after the Summer break. The Club will hold their Registration Night this Friday 4th September from 7pm to 9pm in Courtnacuddy parish hall.
The club is open to 3rd to 6th Class students for the Junior Club and 1st to 6th year students for the Senior Club. Club Leaders will be present for registration and will be happy to provide further details and information about the club. The cost of registration is €5 each or €10 for a family. Nightly admission is €2 each.
The Club will welcome everyone back for the first Club Night, the following week on Friday 11th September for Juniors 3rd to 6th Class 7pm–8.30pm and Seniors Secondary school 1st year to 6th Year 8.30pm -10pm
Best wishes Damien – song launch
We would like to wish Damien Murphy the very best of luck with the launch of a song he has penned entitled “The Son of Ballindoney” which is about his Great Uncle Jim English who was a stalwart of Rathnure and Wexford GAA. The launch takes place in Conran’s, Rathnure on Saturday, September 12th at 7.30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Well done Damien.
Items for local notes
If you have any items for inclusion in the local notes please contact Elaine at 087 2878847 or email [email protected] or [email protected] before 6pm on Sunday evenings and 6pm on Thursdays leading into a Bank Holiday weekend.