Around the Districts: Boolavogue to Kiltealy-Ballindaggin

Confirmation

Congratulations to the 28 children from 5th. & 6th. class in Boolavogue N.S. who were confirmed by Fr. Cosgrave and Fr Butler on Friday last. The pupils’ choir, which sang beautifully, was prepared by Mrs. Gallagher while Ms. Reville prepared the pupils for the sacrament.

Tractor Run

The local Foróige Club is holding a tractor run on the 26th. of May to raise funds for the annual senior citizens’ party which they host.

Soccer News

On Wednesday the 24th. of April, the St. Cormac’s U-13 boys’ team claim the league title with a game still in hand. They beat Shelbourne by 5-1 in the game and were three goals ahead at the break with the score at 4-1. Ruaraí Larkin netted three tiemes in the game and Ben Reddy added the other two. With one game in hand, they hope to finish the season with another victory.

The previous Sunday, the men’s team were away to Camolin and shared the points thanks to a 2-2 draw. They were 1-0 up inside the first five minutes thanks to Jamie Dempsey-Doyle vollying a free kick taken by Jamie Richardson. Jamie double the lead shortly afterwards, collecting a great pass from Jack Ellix before rounding the keeper. Camolin never gave up and by the interval had halved the deficit. They drew level soon after the resumption and stout defence from our lads thereafter, ensured that they shared the points.

On Saturday last, the 27th. of April, the U-16 boys had their first competitive game for 10 weeks and beat Bree United by 5-3 away. At the break, they led by 3-2 with the goals scored by Rónán Sweeney, Jack Wilson and Tadhg Dunne. Rónán got his second goal shortly early in the second half and Ciarán Jordan brought the final tally to 5 near the end of the game. Player of the game was the Cormac’s captain, Ryan Codd, who made some spectacular saves throughout the game.

The Ladies team have a mid-week fixture this week and take on Carnew United at home this Thursday, the 2nd. of May. The kickoff is at 7.00pm and the girls would appreciate as much support as possible.

Preshool Places

Boolavogue Play and Learn have a limited number of preschool places left for this coming September and if you are interested, please contact Marian on 087-6107601 or alternatively by email at marian.boolavogue@gmail.com. The preschool caters for children from two years of age and runs from 9.00am until 2.00pm.

Dancing Classes

Dancing fitness classes are starting in Boolavogue Hall on Thursday the 16th. of May starting at 7.10pm. Four classes will only cost €35 and will be held on the 16th, the 23rd and 30th of May with the last class in the series on the 6th of June. For more information or to book a place, please contact Fiona on 089-4908752

GAA News

Monageer-Boolavogue GAA club will once again host a Cúl Camp this summer. It will run for five days, from the 22nd. of July until the 26th., inclusive. As usual, each child attending will receive a jersey, a 1/4 zip top and a backpack. The cost is only €75 for the first child in a family, €60 for the second and €50 for the third and subsequent children.

To register, you only need to log on to https://www.kellogsculcamps.gaa.ie/

Memorial 5k walk/run

Three charities, ‘Monageer Community First Responders’, ‘First Light’ and ‘Talk to Tom’ are set to benefit from the Stephen O’Leary Memorial 5km. This event, organised by our local GAA club, will be held on Sunday the 5th of May. It is always a great family event and you can run, jog, walk or even sprint the 5km if you wish and you’ll be fed and watered afterwards.

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is extended from all in Boolavogue to the family and relatives of the late Kathleen Devereux, née Murphy, Ballinlow lane, Kilmuckridge and formerly of Dranagh Boolavogue, who passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday the 23rd of April.

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is also extended to the family and relatives of the late Mary Cummins, née Martin, Tallaght and formerly Boolavogue who died peacefully in Tallaght Hospital on the 20th. of April.

BREE-GALBALLY

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.

Table quiz for the Friends of St John’s

There is a table quiz for the Friends of St John’s on Thursday 9th May at 8.30 pm in the IFA Centre Enniscorthy. 4 per table at cost of €40. All proceeds goes to The Friends of St John’s Hospital .Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Bree AC News

Bree AC AGM and Presentation of Club Awards for 2023, took place in Bree Community Centre on Thursday, 25th April.

The Chairman, William Spratt Murphy welcomed all present and congratulated the athletes on some wonderful performances during 2023. Following the AGM, the Annual Presentation of Awards took place followed by Light Refreshments. B

ree AC ‘Athlete of the 2023 Year’; Lea Bolger (U15). Peter Byrne Memorial Award; Sarah O’Brien (U14). Pat O’Leary Distance Award; Patrick O’Leary (U10). Paul Kehoe Award; Ruth Hassey (U14). Tony Greene Memorial Award; Kiera Wilson (U16). John Godkin U13 Athlete Award; Ava Wilson (U13). Bree ICA Parish Award; Eoghan Ennis (U12). Malachy Sheridan Memorial U9-11 Award; Finn McKiernan (U9) and Abbie Doyle was the recipient of a Special Award to honour her two international performances in 2023 namely SIAB Games in Scotland and the AAA in Bermingham.

Best wishes to all athletes taking part in the Mr Oil Co T&F Championships over the next two weekends.

Community Games News

Congratulations to Roisin Fay on winning the gold medal in the Co Grass Cycling Final. Well done also to Matthew Murphy on winning the Bronze medal at the same event.

Best of luck to all those taking part in the Co Talent Final which takes place in Bree Community Centre on Saturday, May 11th. Entries are still being taken until Friday, 3rd May to Clare 0874151350.

The local Athletic Finals will take place on Friday, 17th May in Enniscorthy Hub. Registrations will be taken from 5.30pm, for 6.15pm start on the track with U10 60m Hurdles. Contact 0874151350 for further details.

To take part all participants must be resident in the parishes of Bree, Davidstown and Cloughbawn.

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.

Bree Hall Library

Bree Hall Swap Library was completely replenished recently with new books. The hall is open from 8.30am to 4pm most days. All are welcome.

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

Members of the Club took part in the Poulpeasty Road Run last Sunday.

Caim Patron

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

Caim Community Park

Caim Community Park will officially open on Sunday 12th May at 2pm.

Split the Pot

The split the pot last week was won by Christine O’Gorman who wins €84. Envelopes can be had from Rackards Shop, Caim.

First Holy Communion

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

CLONEGAL-KILDAVIN

Clonegal Tuesday Club

Clonegal Tuesday Club invites new members to give ideas and participate in local activities for adults if liked. Victoria Kavanagh Community Development Officer will attend meeting in Clonegal Hall at 8pm on Tuesday April 30. All are welcome.

Confirmation Day

Congratulations to the pupils of Clonegal and Kildavin National School who celebrated their Confirmation on Friday April 19.

Robert Mizzell dance

Kildavin/Clonegal G.A.A presents Robert Mizzell and his band supported by Stacey Breen on Sunday, May 5 in the Spellman Park, Kildavin. You can buy your tickets on Eventbrite for €25 plus booking fee. Doors open at 7.30pm. It’s promised to be a great night of entertainment and dancing.

Computer workshop

Computer workshop continues on Thursday nights in Spellman Hall Kildavin at 8pm. The workshop is free and is aimed at people with no or limited exposure to technology. Learn and share and enjoy great company.

Darkness Into Light walk

Join the Carnew Darkness Into Light Committee in supporting Pieta House, a beacon of hope for suicide prevention and mental health awareness for our official walk together from Carnew Fire Station at 4.15am on May 11.

Don’t miss out on being part of the most important sunrise of the year especially as it’s Carnew’s first year of being an official Darkness Into Light venue. Get your tickets now–https://www.darknessintolight.ie

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

Cloughbawn GAA Lotto

No Jackpot winner in most recent draw on Friday April 26th. Match three winner, Jackie Carton. Congratulations Jackie. numbers drawn 4-5-8-29. Next Draw Friday May 10th.

Camogie

Two members of the club, Kate Flood and Erin McDonald were on the Co. Wexford Minor team who drew with Dublin on Saturday last, This was the 2nd All Ireland final for these girls, having reached the School Senior All Ireland in Feb. Hopefully the replay will bring good fortune to the girls.

Well done also to Aoife McDonald on U14 Wexford panel and to Aibhe Kehoe on the U 15 panel, both playing in challenge games over the weekend.

FERNS

Ferns prayer group

We are having a coming together to pray for peace on Saturday 18th May from 10am to 12.30pm, venue to be decided.

GLENBRIEN

Seniors Party

A Seniors Party will be held on 5th May at 5pm in O’Briens Inn, Invites have been delivered, if you haven’t received one and would like to join us please let Veronica 087 2378972 or Sinéad 087 7538041 know and we will get one to you. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

KILTEALY-BALLINDAGGIN

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion takes place in Kiltealy Church on Saturday May 4th at 11am. Eighteen children from 2nd class Kiltealy School will receive the sacrament. We wish the children, their parents, teachers and extended families a lovely day.

Duffry Rovers Draw

The following were the winners of Duffry Rovers GAA & Camogie Club April Draw: 1st €500 Tom Pender, Askinvillar. 2nd €200 Matty Forde, Kilanerin. 3rd €100 Michael Quigley, Boolabeg. 4th €100 J.J. Bowe, Kiltealy. 5th €100 Fr. Jim Kehoe, Castledockrell. Many thanks to all our supporters.

May Bush concert

A May Bush concert takes place in Ballindaggin Community Hall on Saturday night next May 4th at 8 pm featuring a great line up of traditional musicians, singers and dancers, including Paddy & Nicola Egan, Leah Sweeney, James & Deirdre Jordan, Annette Roban and Aileen Lambert. Also many young musicians. It’s sure to be a great night, so come along and celebrate the coming of May.

A great night was had in Ballindaggin on May eve last Tuesday evening where a large crowd gathered for the annual decoration and procession of the May bush led by Ballindaggin Pipe Band. Music, song and dancing continued until late. All had a most enjoyable night.

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 will be available soon. There will be many stalls and events on the evening and also some valuable prizes to be won.

Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper required for Caim Community Park through TÚS Scheme. To qualify the suitable candidate must be; On social welfare for a full year. Not have been on a CE scheme for a year. Available to work 19.5 hours weekly, (it will not affect your fringe benefits).

Weekly allowance will be topped up by €27.50 and training will be provided. For further information email info@caimcommunitydevelopment.com or https://www.wld.ie/parent-other/programmes/tus-programme

Split the pot

The winner of Kiltealy N.S. split the pot last week was Joe White who won €175. Thank you for your continued support. If you would like to play, split the pot envelopes are available in local shops and pubs.

Duffry Social Club

Duffry Social Club meets every Wednesday in Kiltealy Community Hall from 2 pm to 5 pm. Come along and enjoy bingo, cards, chat and refreshments. New members are always welcome.

Communion to housebound

Holy Communion will be brought to the housebound in the parish on Friday May 10th.

Date for your diary

Ballindaggin annual patron will take place on Sunday June 9th. Prayers in Templeshanbo Cemetery at 1 pm. Mass in Ballindaggin Cemetery 2 pm. Many people from the area and far beyond attend each year to pray and remember their deceased family members.