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Bree Parish Newsletter

Sat & Sun Sept 10^th and 11^th 2011           Twenty-fourth Sunday of the Year

FASHION SHOW

A Fashion Show, in aid of Phase 3 of Bree Community Centre, will be held in the Riverside Park Hotel on Wed, 21^st Sept at 8.15pm. Clothes from Glamour and Ottiva Boutiques, Enniscorthy. Tickets at €10 each available from committee members and Bree PO. For those in attendance there will be opportunities to win one of the many prizes which include the door prize sponsored by Aisling Hair & Beauty, Wexford, two sponsored makeovers of vouchers for €100 from each boutique, Hair styling by Bridget’s Hairdressers, Court St and Make-up by Janet Kehoe, Coolteigue plus a most suitably dressed lady prize of a hamper sponsored by Wexford Creamery and lots more. Interval Entertainment will also be provided and the compere for the night is Liam Sharkey. Come and enjoy a night out with friends. Your support would be very much appreciated.

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BREE ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING

Bree Athletic Club  will hold a general meeting in Bree Hall on Tues, 13^th Sept at 8.30pm. All athletes’ parents welcome.

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BREE CEP LTD – APPLICATIONS

Applications are now being taken for the proposed 2011/12 Bree Community Employment Project which is proposed to commence in October 2011.  The project covers Bree, Galbally, Ballyhogue and Glynn areas (Church of Irl, Clonmore, Bree Village Tidy Towns, Bree Church and Cemeteries, Bree Community Centre, Bree Community Playschool, Bree Active Retirement Group, Ballyhogue GAA Club, Bree Utd. Soccer Club, Galbally Church, Village and Community Centre, Galbally Community Playschool, Ballyhogue Church and Village, Glynn Church, Village and Community Centre and Whitechurch Cemetery).  Successful applicants must fulfil FAS qualifying criteria and applicants will be shortlisted for interview.  Garda clearance and vetting procedures will also be required.  For information and application forms please contact Bree Parish Office – 053 9247613 or email breeparish@eircom.net.

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PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Bree Parent and Toddler Group every Fri from 10.30 am to 12.00 pm in Bree Hall.  All are welcome to come along and meet people for tea or coffee while your little one plays (Fee €2.00).  For more information contact Lisa on 087-6871034

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ART CLASSES

Children's Art Classes starting in Bree Hall 20th Sept. - 3:15-4:30pm; 6-12 yrs   (12 weeks every Tuesday) €100; all art material supplied.€50 booking deposit - balance made payable over 12 weeks.  Contact: Sinead Ryan 087 2384779 (Graduate of NCAD and registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland

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WEXFORD ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

Wexford Academy of Irish Dance will resume beginners classes on Saturday September 17^th from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.  Contact 087 7504818 or 087 9981973 for further information.

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BRI BEAG - THANKYOU

The Management Committee and Staff of Brí Beag, along with the Bree Community Development Group Ltd., would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all those who helped  to make the occasion of President Mary McAleese's visit to Bree such a resounding success.  Her arrival on Wednesday 15th June 2011 marked the first time a President has visited the village, and a large and enthusiastic crowd was there to welcome her.  She remarked on the glorious sunshine, and thanked the "Weather Committee" for ensuring that the sunny South-East lived up to its name. After cutting the ribbon and declaring Brí Beag Childcare Facility officially open, she took a brief tour of the building, visiting playschools, the Baby room and the Toddler room.  She was greeted by smiling, chatty and curious children, who also showed a great interest in the Colonel in full dress uniform, who accompanied her as her aide-de-camp. After touring the building, she took her place on the colourfully-decorated stage, and Sinead Parnell, Secretary of the Brí Beag Management Committee, welcomed her to Bree and spoke about how the project had come to fruition.  The President then spoke for about ten minutes, entertaining the crowd with a warm and witty speech, in which she recalled childhood memories and spoke of her large family.  Paud Moriarty, Chairperson of the Bree Community Development Group Ltd, then thanked President McAleese for coming to visit the childcare centre, and spoke about the many organisations that are based in the village of Bree, and the spirit of community and volunteerism that is to be found here. Following his speech, four of the Naíonra children presented An Uachtaráin with mementos of her visit, and she spent time meeting the parishioners who had come to the village to welcome her.  Father Kavanagh was there to shake hands with her and take part in the official photographs, and our memories of the day are all the more precious and poignant to us now with his passing. During the time of his funeral, so many people spoke about his pride in seeing the President of Ireland coming to his village, and his joy in meeting her.   We would like to thank most sincerely all who helped with the preparation for the Presidential visit, and those who helped on the day. These include the ICA, who did all the catering; Fintan Kinsella and the Rowing Club, who organised the parking; Brendan Byrne for supplying the traffic cones; Elaine and all the FAS staff, who worked so hard in getting the Hall and grounds ready that day; Martin Humphrey and Perennial Freight for providing the trailer/stage and all his help on the day; David Minogue for making the steps for the stage; Syl Doyle of Wilton Gardens for lending us all the beautiful plants and greenery; Lorna Lawlor of Buds in Bloom for providing the wonderful bouquets of flowers; Stephen Donohue for setting up and running the sound system and music; Clare Doyle for taking all the photographs; Billy Whelan, Michael Nolan and all the men who put up the flags and bunting; Padraig Doyle for helping with his teleporter; Willie O'Gorman for supplying his tractor; the initial organisation committee who helped with all the preparation and allocation of jobs; Essie Morris, Ann Murphy and the Fifth and Sixth Class pupils who formed such a lovely guard of honour on the day; John Joe Fitzgerald for all his help; Gillian and Grainne Byrne for cleaning all the windows of Brí Beag the day before; the Tidy Towns Committee who ensured that the village was looking its sparkling best on the day; the Garda Siochana for their help; the parents of the children of Brí Beag for their support and help; all those who donated cakes; the local community for the continued support and help; the children of Brí Beag who behaved so well, smiled so beautifully and made us very proud on the day.  Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir.

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POBAL BRI/TIDY TOWNS RESULTS

The committee would like to thank everyone, especially our Fás workers, who have helped us over the last year to make great improvements in the village and surrounding areas. New flower beds, the water pump, the water feature and sensory garden  in Dick Joynt’s Memorial Garden, new seats, our restoration project on Bree lane, the improvements and flower beds in the new graveyard, and reseeding, new beech hedging, flower pots and beds at the Community Centre, all have enhanced the area.  The results of the Tidy Towns Competition were announced during the week and Pobal Brí/Bree Community Tidy towns improved our score to 274, an increase of 5 marks on 2010.  As always we hope to improve on this next year and in the coming months we hope to set up a volunteer group to meet once a week to help keep everything in order.

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GAA NEWS

The Ballyhogue G.A.A. Lotto continues to grow in size as there was no Jackpot winner this week. There were however four match three winners, Liam Maher Snr., Mgt. Broaders, Noel Keeley and Bill Carr. The next draw will take place in Ryan's of Galbally on Sept. 21st. Thanks to all for the ongoing support.

In games news the Intermediate footballers are through to the 1/4 finals of the Championship which is due to be played on the weekend of Sept 24th. Unfortunately the Junior footballers were recently eliminated in the District Final by Starlights but there is now a chance to even the score as our Junior Hurlers face the Rapps this weekend in the District Final. Best of luck.

In underage our U-21s were knocked out in a close encounter with neighbours Cloughbawn, while on a more positive note the U-14s have qualified for their final after beating Oylegate on Tuesday night. We wish them all the best in the final and hope they will be joined by the minor footballers who also play Oylegate in their semi this Thursday (Sept. 8th) evening.

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BALLYHOGUE HANDBALL CLUB

Congratulations and best wishes to Anthony Butler, Macmine who recently won a Leinster Under 12 Handball Title beating Ben Devlin from Louth.  Congratulations and well done from all at the Club.

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BREE ACTIVE RETIREMENT UPCOMING OUTING

Bree Active Retirement Groups next outing will be lunch in the Stanville House Hotel on Wednesday September 21^st with the usual entertainment.  The Bus will leave Bree Hall at 12 noon and return at 5 p.m.  The cost is €20 per person.  For more information please contact 089 4616413.

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BREE YOUTH CLUB

Youth Club season is in full swing again with juniors from 7-8 pm and seniors from 8-9 pm every Fri night at the Hall. Juniors must be 10 years old to join. Registration forms will be available every Friday evening during the Club.  The first senior disco is on the 30th of Sept. Sign up for the disco is on the 16th of September but names will not be taken after the 23rd of September, so don't hang about!! Please remember also that priority is given to active club members.

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