Around the Districts: Clonard to Glynn-Barntown

Clonard Lotto.

Results for Wednesday 27th March: winning numbers 2, 7, 18, 31; no Jackpot winner. Seven Match 3 Winners receive €107 each: Clodagh O’Leary; Jessica Mangan; Caitriona Sheehan; Loretto Comerford; Fintan Monaghan; Niall Robinson, and Feargal Cardiff.

Jackpot for Wednesday 3rd April is €15,250. Tickets are €2 at Clonard Parish Office. Lotto draw takes place every Wednesday night at 8.30pm. Play online at www.clonardparish.ie, with your local promoter or in the Parish Office.

If you wish to become a promoter, please call to the Parish Office to have it arranged. Results are also available on www.clonardparish.ie from Thursday each week.

Church news

Mass Time Change - From Monday 1st April to Friday 5th April, Mass will be at 11am daily. Normal Mass times resume on Saturday 6th April with the Vigil Mass at 6pm.

Taizé Service - This will take place on Sunday 14th April in the Day Chapel at 6pm.

Trócaire Boxes - These can be placed in the basket on the altar or handed into the Parish Office. The basket will be taken away after Mass. Please do not leave your Trócaire box anywhere else in the Church.

Tap To Donate – A new Tap to Donate system is now installed at the back of the Main Church in Clonard. As very many people don’t carry cash any more, our Tap to Donate station is available to make contactless donations towards the upkeep and running of the parish. It’s easy to use. Just select, by tapping the amount you would like to donate and tap your card as indicated. Your continued financial support is much needed and is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Fr Barry Adm.

Rosary - Every Wednesday at 3.00pm in Clonard Church Day Chapel. Join us for 15 minutes of prayer for family and friends. All Welcome. A Legion of Mary Project.

Child Safeguarding - Our Parish Representative and contact person in respect of the Ferns Diocesan Child Safeguarding Policy is Tom Aherne Tel: 087-6626915.

Clonard Parish Radio – All Church services are broadcast on 92.9FM and on the Parish Facebook page church of the Annunciation Clonard Parish. Please inform people who are sick or housebound so that they can join us over the airwaves.

Please be advised that all of our Liturgies are also streamed live on the Parish Facebook page, church of the Annunciation Clonard Parish.

Adoration – Adoration takes place every Monday (including Bank Holidays) after morning Mass. Also, on the First Friday after Mass till midday. New Adorers always welcome, please leave your details in the parish office.

The Acorn Shop – Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Communion and Confirmation gifts now in stock.

Contact Clonard Parish – Please call 087 1708705/087 3880355 if you have an emergency and require a priest urgently. V Rev Barry Larkin ADM., Right Rev Monsignor Denis Lennon.

Chair Dancing

Would you like to stay active, improve your balance and mobility? If so come and join Chair Dance Exercise Classes every Thursday at 11am in Clonard Community Centre. Contact Vilma on 087 0541520 for more information.

Wexford COPD Support Group

Are you living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Do you care for someone living with COPD? Then we are the group for you: Exercise, Socalise, Education.

Suitable for all fitness levels with fully qualified trainer. Weekly classes every Friday from 1pm to 3pm, located in the Clonard Parish Community Centre. Contact Richard 085 2614965 or Lanie 086 0628298 for more information. All welcome.

Bingo night

Bingo continues in Clonard Community Centre every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Books Singles €8, Doubles €10.

Clonard Community Centre – Rooms for Hire

Are you looking for an affordable room to hire for your group? If so, contact Karen at 053 9123672 for more information.

Contact

Promote your club or community events. Contact Jim with your details at 085 8665221.

CROSSABEG

Condolences

We extend our condolences to Marion Berney and family, St. Patrick’s Terrace on the death of her sister, Mary (May) Kehoe, Thornbrook, The Ballagh (nee Kinsella) Sinnottsmill, Castlebridge, who died on Saturday, March 23rd. Pre-deceased by her husband Sean Kehoe (ex Slaney Lodge, Crossabeg) and their son Paul, she is survived by her sons John and Andrew, daughter-in-law Nicola, brothers and sisters. Her Funeral Mass took place in The Ballagh church on Tuesday, March 26th at 11 a.m followed by burial in Shanaganagh cemetery, Dublin.

Our deepest sympathy also to Colette O’Brien and family, Kyle Lower, Crossabeg, on the death of her brother, Eamon Byrne, Garryvarren, Blackwater and London, who died at Gorey District hospital on March 24th. His Funeral Mass took place in St. Brigid’s Church, Blackwater at 11a.m on Wednesday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May they rest in peace.

Clothes collection

Crossabeg Parents Association will hold their next clothes collection on Saturday, April 13th. This is a great way to do a spring clean and a great little fundraiser for the local school. The committee will accept clothes,shoes, belts, bags, towels, blankets,curtains and soft toys.

They appreciate your continued support and would be grateful if you could spread the word through your families and community. Contact Joanne on 087-3871860 or Linda on 087-9841318 for further details.

Memorial Road Run

The Over the Water Vintage Club will hold their first Martin Kearon Memorial Road Run on Sunday, April 14th, starting from Screen village. Registration takes place at 11 a.m and the event gets underway at 1 p.m.

This year the event is in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre for all of County Wexford, a very worthy cause. On their behalf, the Committee welcome your help and support on the day.

Couch to 5K

St Killian’s Athletic Club’s new ‘Couch to 5K’ programme takes place every Wednesday evening at the local community field in Garrywilliam. Coaches for the event are Mick Kehoe and Sinead Moloney. Micks wealth of experience and the youthful approach of Sinead will make a perfect coaching combination.

So get those running/walking shoes on and head down to the community field and join in the fun which begins at 7 p.m. The fee is €55 which includes AI membership, coaching and guidance and entry to the Goal race Darkness into Light’ Wexford on May 11th.

Items for Column

News items such as births, engagements, weddings, notices re meetings etc are most welcome. Email details to tworedcow@outlook.com or text to 086 1980775 by Sunday night of each week, or by Thursday night in the event of a bank holiday weekend.

GLYNN-BARNTOWN

Meeting re: dangerous roads

Local election candidate Lorraine Smyth is holding a meeting highlighting and connecting communities that are affected by dangerous roads and junctions. The meeting will take place in Barntown Community Centre on Sunday April 7th from 5pm to 7pm. Please contact Lorraine on 086 6032989. Show your support and make your voice heard.

National Spring Clean 2024

Meeting Point: Barntown Community Centre. Date: 06th April 2024 at 2pm. Join us for a community litter pick around Barntown and enjoy tea and cake afterwards in Barntown Community Centre. All welcome

Barntown Squash Club

We had a great night of finals last Thursday at our Club Championship and a great turnout of support. Thank you to all our competitors and congratulations to you all–what an end to an outstanding season. Results of Split the Pot not available at time of print.

Community Games

Art/Handwriting: Congratulations and well done to all the kids who represented Glynn/Barntown in the recent County Art & Handwriting Community Games. The results are in: ART: U8 Nessa Brady 1st place. U10 Roisín Brady 1st place. U10 Cormac Reardon 3rd place. U12 Eoghan Carley 1st place and Leo Brady 2nd place. U14 Sarah Looby 2nd place. U14 Nathan Moran3rd place. U16 Clodagh Roche 2nd place. HANDWRITING: U10 Eimear Swan 1st place . U12 Juwin Denish 1st place. We are so proud of you all

Notice: We have Glynn/Barntown Community Games Jerseys and Half Zips for sale in advance of the County and National Finals. Please get in touch if you wish to purchase. Please email Melanie by email on; glynn-barntown@communitygames.eu

Qi Gong

Reminder: There will be no class on Friday 5th April. Normal classes resume on Friday 12th April and every Friday thereafter. Venue: Barntown Community Centre (multipurpose room). €10 per class. Please contact Mary on 086 214 7854. Classes are open to all.

No special equipment is required as class is performed standing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring anything you need to be comfortable (water, clothing layers etc).

Rounders

Are you interested in joining Rounders this year? Why not come along to one of our training sessions to try it out? Everyone is welcome. We have an adult ladies team, a mens team and a mixed team.

We train on Sundays so if you want to come along, please message the Glynn/Barntown Rounders Facebook page for more information. We are so excited to meet newcomers and for the season ahead.

Glynn/Barntown GAA

Club Tour: 2025 Club Tour to Lisbon takes place from Thursday 13th March to Monday 17th March 2025–4 nights. Deposit of €200 due this Sunday 31st March in order to secure accommodation. Deposit can be paid to Jim McGovern or Tony Butler

National Draw: Results of the National Club Draw which took place on March 27th can be found on our Facebook page. A big thank you to everyone who bought tickets.

Senior Step & Move (50+)

Classes resume as normal on Tuesday 2nd April from 11 am to 12 noon in Barntown Community Centre Y35 X032. Call or text Saoirse on 086 089 1903 for more information–new members always welcome. Age 50+

Cuidiú breastfeeding

‘In-Person’ breastfeeding/chestfeeding group meets at Barntown Community Centre Y35 XO32 from 10am to 11.30am. Our next sessions take place on April 10th and April 24th.

Our breastfeeding training is funded and recognised by the HSE, it is a free service run by volunteers. You can join at any stage of your journey–expecting parents who are hoping to breastfeed/chestfeed are especially welcome. Please contact Alex on 086 179 1522 or Orla on 087 053 2971. wexford@cuidiu.ie

Notices for the paper

Do you have you an event, a club, or an activity you would like to promote in Glynn or Barntown? Have you any good news you’d like to share such as weddings, births, prize wins etc? Please contact Hillary on 087 2028 065 or email Hillary on; hillaryobrien2020@gmail.com.