GLYNNBARNTOWN
SPLIT THE POT
Congratulations to Marty Hayden who was the lucky winner of the Split the Pot which took place on 25th August (results of this draw were unavailable at time of print). Marty bought his winning envelope at Bev’s Bits on Wexford’s North Main Street and the lovely Andrea from O’Brien’s Londis picked the winning envelope. Congratulations on your €200 win Marty.
This week’s draw took place at Killeen’s Maxol Service Station on 01st September and the winner was Pippa Roche–well done Pippa and thanks to the gorgeous Hazel who picked the winning envelope which was worth €225.
Next week it could be you– play by Revolut–087 239 0972, or in any of the boxes in businesses around the locality. All Funds raised will go towards the building of a new Squash Court in Barntown Community Centre. Thank you to everyone for your continued support, it really means a lot.
NOTICE FROM FR. JOHN
Dear Parent/Guardian, Just a short note on behalf of school and parish as we reopen our doors for the new academic year 2024/2025. As part of this year’s welcome, you and your child/children are invited to attend one of the Sunday Masses in the parish on the weekend of 8th September when we will ‘ bless school bags’ and ask God’s blessing on all–pupils, staff and parents as we work together to ensure that our young parishioners flourish in the year ahead. Below are the times of Masses.
7pm Saturday–Barntown; 8pm Saturday–Glynn; 9am Sunday– Barntown; 10am Sunday–Glynn; 11.15am Sunday–Barntown.
CEMETERY SUNDAY
Whitechurch Patron this Sunday 8th September. Prayers at 2pm.
LEINSTER DEBUT
Congratulations to Glynn/ Barntown teenager Robyn O’Connor who made her debut with the Leinster Senior Women’s team at their recent game and proudly scored a phenomenal try within the first 2 minutes. We are all so proud of you Robyn and wish you the very best going forward in your professional career.
SENIOR STEP & MOVE CLASSES
We’re back in action from Tuesday 10th September. If you want to join us pop down to Barntown Community Centre and get moving to music. The classes are aimed at 50 + years but everyone is welcome. The class can be a strenuous or as easy as you wish–it’s completely up to you but you’re guaranteed to feel progress. Join Saoirse every Tuesday from 11 am to 12 noon in Barntown Community Centre Y35 X032. Call or text her on 086 089 1903 for more information or to let her know you’re coming.
GLYNN KILLURIN FIRST RESPONDERS
Thanks to everyone who called to say hello to us at the Glynn/Barntown Family Fun Day on Sunday. Well done to those of you who watched or tried our free demonstrations on how to correctly use a Defibrillator.
Remember, we now cover Glynn, Killurin, Ballygogue, Galbally, Bree, Ballybrennan, Larkin’s Cross, Barntown, Taghmon, Adamstown, Clonroche and everywhere in between. Hopefully you will never need us but if you do need to call 999, we may well be the first to arrive on the scene as were are all local volunteers and we will be with you until an ambulance arrives.
May we take this opportunity to say a big thank you to John Paul Reville from Reville Tiling Ltd. for the generous donation. 100% of all donations go towards life saving equipment.
WOMEN’S TRY TENNIS
The Women’s Try Tennis Programme aims to make tennis affordable and accessible for women who are beginners or who haven’t played the sport for many years. The aim is to encourage participants to join a club or continue taking lessons once the programme has been completed.
The programme usually runs for between 4–6 weeks and participants learn the basic skills and rules of the game. The cost will be mainly funded by Tennis Ireland and will only cost the participant €20 for programme term. Please email tennisclubglynnbarntown@gmail.com if you are interested.
GLYNN YOUTH CLUB
FDYS Glynn Youth Club is back. Registration is Friday 13th September from 7.30 to 9pm and the cost to register is just €10. Suitable for 1st, 2nd and 3rd years. €2 per night.
Contact 085 2810 902 for more information, otherwise we look forward to seeing you in Glynn Hall Y21 XN92.
ROUNDERS
We’ve done it again! Our Intermediate Ladies are through to the All Ireland final. Their winning semi final was vs St. Clares in Clonguish GAA, Longford. A special mention to Pamela Brennan, Michelle Malone, Sarah McGuinness, Kate O’Connor and Jackie Nolan for their brilliant catches during the match.
Thank you to the referee, umpires and St. Clares and a huge thank you to our dedicated coaches for their hard work throughout the season. Support us at the All Ireland final on Sunday 8th September vs Raheen in Meath Centre of Excellence at 11am.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The very best of luck to all our competitors taking part in the Art, Handwriting and Talent Community Games National Finals this weekend in Carlow. Representing G/B for Art we have Eoghan Carley, Leo Brady, Nesaa Brady, Roisin Brady, Sarah Looby and Clodagh Roche. For handwriting we have Eimear Swan and Juwin Denish. For Talent we have Emily Hayes and Cillian Bolger.
Although no medals were won at the recent Athletics finals, everyone had the most fantastic time. We are so proud of each and every one of you, well done to all participants for making it to the finals.
FLUTE, CLARINET & SAXOPHONE
Lessons for flute, clarinet and saxophone will be starting in Barntown Community Centre in September. For details please contact; wickham.ann@gmail.com
WALKING FESTIVAL
Wexford Walking Festival celebrates its 10th annual walking festival from 27th to 29th September with guided walks across some of south Wexford’s most scenic and historic trails including our own Forth Mountain.
Tickets are now available to book via Wexford Walking Trails website. Any funds raised through ticket sales, go directly back into maintaining the trails. We look forward to seeing everyone between the above dates.
DANCE50+
Amanda is back in action in Glynn Community Hall every Tuesday 10.45am to 11.45am. Please call Amanda Burke Forever Fit Wexford on 087 9713 339 for all information. ‘Pay as you go’ classes. Suitable for all levels.
NOTICES FOR THE PAPER
Do you have you an event, a club, or an activity you would like to promote in Glynn or Barntown?
If so, please contact Hillary on 087 2028065 or email hillaryobrien2020@gmail.com