Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Sadie Brennan who passed away recently. May she rest in peace.
Voluntary Work
Ballyduff Development Group has returned to meeting every Monday evening from 7:30pm for maintenance of our community, all help would be greatly appreciated. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet up with neighbours.
We’re delighted to have received a gold star in this year’s North Wexford 2K Clean competition and continue on to the competition final in the Autumn. Thank you to everyone who work so hard to keep our roads litter free.
BREE-GALBALLY
Bree Midsummer Fest
‘Bree Midsummer Fest’ takes place in Byrne Grain Store this Friday9th June featuring ‘The Tumbling Paddies’, Stuart Moyles and Olivia Douglas. Tickets are now available at €25 at Hammel’s Centra, Bree or on eventbrite at €27.55. All proceeds in aid of Bree Community Centre and Bree Community Development Group projects.
Summer Fete and Family Fun Day
Enniscorthy and Monart Union of Parishes hold a Fete and Family Fun Day in Enniscorthy Showgrounds on Saturday next 10th June from 2-5pm. Stalls include Produce, Cake, Books and Toys, Bric a Brac, Bottle and Lucky Dip. Also BBQ burgers afternoon tea, raffle, ladies fashions, face painting and children’s games and activities. All support appreciated.
Annual Parish Patrons
The following are the dates for the Patrons in the Parish: Bellevue Ballyhogue–Sunday, June 11th at 2pm including Parish Field Day. Bellevue Old Cemetery–Tuesday, 13th June at 7.30pm with Mass. Galbally Sunday, June 25th at 2pm. Ballybrennan Friday, 21st July at 7.30pm. Bree Sunday, August 20th in Clonmore at 1.30pm, New Cemetery at 2pm, Old Cemetery at 2.45pm.
Scoil Mhuire Ballyhogue
Congratulations to our 2nd class pupils who made the Sacrament of First Holy Communion in Bellevue on 27th May. Thank you to Fr Byrne and all who helped out on the day.Our Active Week takes place from 31st May–9th June.
We would like to say a special thank you to the local clubs who have worked with us this year to promote our theme of Sport within the Community. Thank you to Bree Athletic Club, Bree Utd and Ballyhogue GAA.
Knock Pilgrimage
The Ferns & Killaloe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday 2nd July.
We are seeking volunteers from each parish to organise a coach to bring pilgrims to Our Lady’s Shrine on the day. We are also looking for singers to join the join the pilgrimage choir.
For more information about the pilgrimage contact the secretary, Eileen Carton on 087 2933545.
Galbally Sports & Leisure Club
Galbally Sports and Leisure Club is now available for Special Events, Classes (Dance, Yoga, Keep Fit, Music, Sewing, Photography, Sports clinic etc), Training, and Sports/ Craft Fairs, Car Boot sales, Volleyball and Badminton (Hall is marked out for competition Level). Meeting rooms with high-speed broad band WIFI and 60in interactive screen. Book by the hour or the week. Contact John 0851422189
The following events are continuing every week in Galbally Sports and Leisure Club: Yoga with Julie Monday at 7pm, Hip Hop classes Tuesday at 4.45pm. Also new Digital Skills Training is starting on 7th June at 10am for those who struggle with technology including phones, tablets, etc. Free classes with individual attention in small groups. To book your place please call 0851422189.
Galbally NS Enrolments
Galbally NS are now enrolling for the academic year 2023/24. Please contact the school office at 053 9247622 for information packs and enrolment forms.
Community Games News
Bree Davidstown Cloughbawn Athletics Finals took place in Enniscorthy Hub on Friday last, 26th May. There was very good representation in the lower age groups. We have limited places available, in U12, U14 and U16 age groups, for the Co Final which takes place in Enniscorthy Hub on 25th June. Please contact area secretary Clare Doyle on 0874151350 before 7th June re entry or for further details.
Ballyhogue GAA Lotto results
Numbers drawn on 24th May were 1, 9, 24, 27. No Jackpot winner. Match 3’s–- Lorna Swan, Cathal Byrne x2, Gerald & Kathy Dunne, Tom Dunne, Sean Vaughan, Padraig Doyle, Pat & Seamus O’Leary. Next draw 7th June with jackpot €5,200.
CAIM
Parish Barbecue – Save the Date!
The Caim Annual Parish Barbecue will take place on Friday June 23 at 7 p.m. Come along for a great night of chat, food and entertainment. Tickets €10, primary school children are free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own drinks, tea and coffee will be served. Tickets available from any committee member or at the gate on the night, looking forward to seeing you there!
Annual Patron
Caim’s annual patron will take place on Sunday, June 25, with Mass in the cemetery at 2 p.m.
Pilates
Pilates continues on Monday nights in Caim Community Centre, at 6.30 p.m. and again at 8.30.
Caim Youth Club
Caim Youth Club is held on Friday nights at 7 p.m.
Caim Men’s Shed
Caim Men’s Shed is held on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Further details contact Paddy at 087 6341532.
Church notes
Mass Times: Mass times for Caim are Sunday morning 10 a.m.; Wednesday morning 9.30 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
CLONEGAL-KILDAVIN
Lotto Results
There was one winner of the Kildavin-Clonegal GAA and Ben Mulhall Park lotto draw. Congratulations to Jimmy O’Brien Junior, Ballon winning €10,000 on Sunday, May 14. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 16 and 20. Winners that matched three were, Nigel Moran, Clonegal and PJ Conway, Kildavin, receiving €75 each. Seller’s prize, Seán Roberts receiving €50. Next draw will take place in Kavanagh’s, Ballon on Sunday, June 11, at 9.30 p.m. Jimmy will be presented with his cheque on the night.
Tickets are also available to purchase through ‘Club Force’. You can download this app and get instant results notification. This will make purchasing a line for the draw as easy as three clicks of a mouse. Tickets cost €2 per line or three lines for €5. Tickets must be purchased before 6 p.m. cut off time.
Participants Wanted
Do you live or visit Moylisha Hill regularly? Do you think about lithium prospecting? Sarah, a master student in DCU, is looking for five to 10 people for a research project to talk about community connection to Moylisha Hill.
Sarah will be asking for your time one weekday evening at the end of June from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., depending on group availability. If you would like to participate or find out more, please contact Sarah at 083 8085008 or email [email protected].
Tidy Towns Competition
The National Tidy Towns competition is an annual competition and the people of Clonegal and Kildavin are putting their best efforts into having their village looking its best. For the next few weeks we must put in all our efforts to be the tidiest village in the entire county.
The committees would appreciate that we make an all-out effort to keep our village in top class condition over the coming months, so put on your gardening gloves and take out your paint brushes. Put on a bit of colour on your doors and railings, get out that hanging basket, make your window box display, and sweep the footpaths outside your home.
If you see litter please pick it up and put it in the bins provided. Please remember that our village belongs to the residents therefore please help by doing your part. Weather we win, lose or draw the committees says a big thank you to the people of the village and the surrounding area.
Junior/Leaving Cert exams
Clonegal and Kildavin would like to wish all the junior and Leaving Cert students who are attending the local schools the very best of luck in their exams which start on Wednesday, June 7.
Notes contact
Anyone, who wishes to have local news issued on the local Clonegal/Kildavin Community Section of the Guardian can email [email protected]
CLONROCHE-POULPEASTY
Annual Patrons
Date for the annual patron as follows: Cloughbawn Sunday July 9th at 2.00pm.
Golf classic
Cloughbawn Hurling and Camogie Club are holding a golf classic on Friday, June 16th in Enniscorthy Golf Club in aid of pitch development, Tee times are booking up fast, contact Brendan to book a slot at 087 7998946, Teams of 4 entry fee €200 including meal.
U13 Girls Rounders
Our rounders U13 girls had a fantastic day in Laois. They won their first game v Emo. They lost the next 2 games v The Heath and Glynn Barntown. They advanced to the shield final where they were unfortunate to lose by a single point. Well done girls on your first outing representing the Club
Sympathy
Cloughbawn GAA Club would like to express their sincere sympathy to Jim, Kathleen, Eoin, David and Colin Doyle and extended family on the recent sad passing of Jim’s father Larry(Lar) DoyleCoolroe, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Peacefully at home in the care of his loving family on 25th May.
Loving husband of the late Eileen and much loved Dad of the late Carmel RIP. Sadly missed by his loving children Ann, Pat, Jim, Catherine and Liam, his sons and daughters in law Tony, Jim, Shane, Kathleen and Denise,his grandchildren Paul, Ivan, Eoin, David, Colin, Maria and Laurent Larry and Mary Kate, his great-grandchildren Jenni, James, Aaron, Serena, Harvey, Leighton and Max, neighbours and his many friends.
KILTEALY-BALLINDAGGIN
Late John Waters
Widespread regret was occasioned in the area by the passing of John Waters, Cloroguebeg, Kiltealy which occurred at his residence on Saturday May 27th. Deepest sympathy is extended to his sisters Stasia and Josie and to his brother Eddie. Also relatives, neighbours and friends.
John was in his 78th year and was very popular in the area. He was a true gentleman and a member of a well known farming family. John farmed extensively with his brother and sisters all his life.
His sincere, gentle and neighbourly disposition endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him and his passing will leave a huge void especially in his loving family.
John was laid to rest in Kiltealy Cemetery on Monday last week following his funeral Mass in Kiltealy Church.
Duffry Rovers GAA & Camogie Club
The following were the winners of the May draw: 1st prize, €500, Des Murphy, Greenane. 2nd prize, €200, Henry Foley, Wheelagower. 3rd prize, €100 Barry Doyle, Tomonia. 4th prize, €100 Colm Ryan, Tomonia. 5th prize, €100, Sean Roche, Kiltrea.
Ballindaggin House of Stories
The next House of Stories in Ballindaggin Community Hall is on Thursday June 8th at 8 pm. Come along for another great night of tall tales, music, songs and craic. All are welcome. Admission free, refreshments served.
Kiltealy Woodhub
Kiltealy Men’s & Women’s Wood Hub are hosting a free six week woodwork class which will focus on creating community projects for Kiltealy. Start date is Wednesday 14th June at the wood hub shed from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Please contact the Parish Office for more details at053-9256650. Limited places available.
Music session
There will be a music session in Kiltealy Community Hall on Saturday night next June 10th beginning at 8 pm. All welcome to come along for a great night of music, song and craic.
Ballindaggin Patron
The Ballindaggin patron takes place this year on Sunday June 18th at 2pm with Mass in the cemetery. Patron in Templeshanbo at 1.30pm.
The Caim Patron is on Sunday June 25th at2pm, Mass in the cemetery. The Kiltealy patron Sunday August 6th. Prayers in church graveyard at 1pm, Mass in main cemetery at 1.30pm.
Duffry Social Club
The Duffry Social Club takes place every Wednesday in Kiltealy Community Centre from 2 pm to 5 pm. Come along for bingo, cards, chat and refreshments. New members are always welcome.