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Bree Parish Newsletter

October 24/25^th 2009     30^th Sunday of the Year

BREE PARISH JOURNAL

Preparations are well under way for this year’s edition of Bree Parish Journal. All clubs and organisations in the parish are asked to have a report of their activities over the past two years ready as soon as possible. The committee is also looking for photographs particularly of groups of people from times past as well as items suitable for publication pertaining to places or people of the area including notable family celebrations. All items to be advised to Jim and Clare Doyle, Garranstackle. Phone 0539247706 or email jamcsdoyle@eircom.net

BREE COMMUNITY CENTRE REFURBISHMENT AGM

Bree Community Centre Refurbishment AGM was held on Monday night last. The outgoing Chairman, Martin Humphrey thanked everyone for the wonderful support received for all fundraising projects undertaken during the past year and looks forward to continued support during 2010. Officers for the coming year are Chairman-David Minogue: Vice Chairman-Martin Humphrey; Secretary-Bridie Galavan: Assistant Secretary-Helena Dempsey: Treasurer-Tony Hennebry and PRO-Clare Doyle. Phase 1 of the Community Centre Refurbishment is well under way. This extension should be completed by February next year. There will be a short meeting on Friday 30^th Oct at 8.30pm to finalize arrangements for the Fashion Show and a full meeting will be held on Monday 16^th Nov.

FASHION SHOW

A Fashion Show, in aid of Bree Community Centre Refurbishment, will be held in the Riverside Park Hotel on Wednesday, 4^th Nov at 8.15pm. Tickets at €10 each are now available from any Committee Member. Your support would be appreciated. All ladies attending on the night are eligible to win one of two makeovers with Clothes sponsored by Glamour or Silhouette, Make up sponsored by Ciara Somers or Janet Kehoe and a hairstyle sponsored by Bridget’s Hair Salon or Bizzy Fingers.

BALLYHOGUE GAA CLUB CABARET

Ballyhogue GAA Club will host a Cabaret in Byrnes, Bree on Saturday evening, November 14^th.  Tickets costing €5 each are now available from Club members.   Music is by McBride with door prizes and raffle on the night.  The Under 21 Football District Final Medals will also be presented on the night.  All support would be greatly appreciated.

BALLHOGUE GAA CLUB AGM

The AGM of Ballyhogue GAA Club will be held in the meeting room in Bree Hall on Friday December 4^th at 8 p.m.

BREE ICA GUILD REPORT

Bree ICA Guild held it’s monthly meeting October 20^th last.  Guild President Margaret Doyle opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and this was followed by the Secretary’s minutes and the Financial Report.  The guest speaker for the evening was Noel Ryan from the “Warm Project” who gave a very interesting talk on efficient energy in the home.  A lovely supper was then served by Breda and Margaret.  The next full guild meeting will take place on Tuesday November 17^th with a special Mass for the deceased members of the Guild at 7 p.m. in Bree Church.  The next committee meeting will be on Tuesday November 12^th.   

PTAA DINNER DANCE

The PTAA Annual Dinner Dance will be held on Wednesday November 11^th in the Riverside Park Hotel commencing at 8.30 p.m.  Music is by Billy Kirwan.  Tickets costing €30 each are now available from Eddie Dunne.

BREE YOUTH CLUB NEWS

Friday 16^th October saw another large crowd at the senior club with 62 seniors attending.    Mark Carley from FDYS, came to Bree to show the seniors how to play dodge ball.  It was great fun and all were very enthusiastic about it.   Thanks to Myles Balfe for helping out at the club on the night.  With the numbers attending the senior club it is imperative that we continue to have the support of parents on club nights.  29 junior members painted pumpkins on Friday 16^th October.  The pumpkins will be used to decorate the hall for the barn dance on Friday November the 6^th!!  The barn dance will be on during the usual club times for both junior and senior members.  Pat Doyle will be coming to the club and will teach line dancing to everyone. The subscription will be €2 on the night and everyone is asked to dress in cowboy/cowgirl style if possible.  Don’t forget your cowboy hat if you have one!!  On Friday October 30^th the juniors will travel to a Halloween disco in Marshalstown. Admission and bus is €5.  This disco will be from 8pm until 10pm so the children should be back to Bree by 10.30pm.  The bus will depart Bree at 7.30pm so juniors should meet their leaders at the hall at 7.15pm.   The average age of the children attending this disco will be 10 years to 12/13 years.   Anyone who has not returned their permission slip for the disco must do so on the night. There will be no youth club on the 30^th of October as a result of club members and leaders travelling to Marshalstown.  Any further information contact Anne at 9243470.

More leaders needed.

At the moment we ask parents of young people attending Bree Youth Club to volunteer one Friday night per year to help out at the club.  We have had a very positive response from you all and your help is greatly appreciated.  Every week we aim to have one adult present for every 10 members.  With the numbers that are currently attending the senior club we ideally require 6 adults between 8pm and 9 pm.   There is a leaders course coming up on November 3^rd at 7pm in FDYS, Island Road, Enniscorthy for one night only. It would mean a great deal to the club if we could get volunteers to attend the course and thereafter help out on a regular basis on club nights.  The more leaders we have the lighter the commitment on each leaders part.  If you believe that you could give 2 hours on occasional Friday nights, then please contact any one of the leaders, or Anne on 9243470.

BREE DAVIDSTOWN COMMUNITY GAMES

Bree Davidstown Community Games AGM was held recently. The Chairman Jim Doyle thanked all officers and parents for their continued support and dedication. He especially thanked all coaches without whom there would be no Community Games. Officers for the coming year are Chairman-Jim Doyle: Secretary-Una Doyle: Treasurer-Mary Murphy and PRO-Clare Doyle. Chess and Draughts Lessons for 8 to 16 year olds will resume in the Community Centre on Tuesday 3^rd Nov at 7pm. All children from the parishes of Bree and Davidstown are welcome to attend. Cost is €1 per child to a maximum of €2 per family.

MACRA 60^TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE

Tickets for the 60^th Anniversary Macra Na Feirme Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday November 21^st in the Talbot Hotel, Wexford are currently on sale at €25 each.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting James Forrestal (087) 1307142  A limited number are available so get yours now .

BREE MACRA CABARET

Bree Macra hold a Cabaret in Garry Byrnes on Saturday 31^st October at 9pm. Music is by P45 and there is a prize for the best fancy dress costume.

BREE AC NEWS

The Co Cross Country Championships took place recently in Adamstown and in Tagoat. Local results were as follows U9 Katie Mai McCabe 1^st; U10 Katie Mai McCabe 2^nd and Roisin Treacy 4^th; Brandon Sinnott 2^nd; U11 Siobhan Fanning 2^nd, Roisin Treacy 7^th; Brandon Sinnott 8^th; U12 Sophie McCabe 2^nd; U14 Dervla McCabe 12^th; U15 Dervla McCabe 8^th; U16 Elaine McCabe 2^nd and U17 Elaine McCabe 2^nd. Novice Women - Joan Doyle Kennedy (4^th) and Dawn Whelan, (6^th) were on the Slaney Olympic winning team. Ml Jordan representing Slaney Olympic was 5^th in the Novice Men and 4^th in the Intermediate Men. The Leinster Championships Part 1 taking place in Adamstown on this Sunday, 25^th Oct at 12 noon. Bree AC Annual Club Presentation Evening takes place in Leisuremax on Thursday, 29^th Oct at 7pm. Mark Sullivan was the winner of the first Bree AC Fundraiser Draw, which was held on Friday night last. The jackpot was €146. Special Draw Envelopes for the next draw, which will be held on the 6^th Nov, are available from club members. Your support would be appreciated.

DIOCESAN FINALS OF READOIRI

The Diocesan Finals of Readoiri will take place in Marshalstown Community Centre on Saturday November 28^th.  For further information contact Eddie Dunne at 053 9247882.

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