Around the Districts:Bree-Galbally to Kiltealy-Ballindaggin
Booking is open for the Bree Midsummer Fest this Friday 13th June. Line up includes Ceol, Sean Magee and Stacey Breen. Tickets from Eventbrite.
Galbally Community Field Day and BBQ
Galbally Sports & Leisure Club are holding a Community Field Day and BBQ on Sunday 22nd June starting after the patron (approx. 3pm). The event will include a BBQ, teas & coffees and lots of games for al ages including welly throwing, horseshoes, bottle shy, face painting and lots more. Volunteers welcome to help out on the day please contact 086-8334136.
Ballyhogue Clothes Collection
Scoil Mhuire Ballyhogue will be holding a Clothes Collection on Thursday 12th June. All bags can be dropped directly to the school. We will accept rewearable clothes/paired shoes/handbags/belts and soft toys. Thank you for your support.
Galbally Graveyard Patron Cleanup
A cleanup of Galbally Graveyard will take place on Thursday 19th June at 6pm. All are welcome to come along on the night and help with grass cutting, strimming and clean up of the graveyard in time for the patron on 22nd June.
Sympathy
Sympathy is extended to the daughters, sons, relations and friends of John Fowler, Ballyhogue who died recently. His Funeral Mass took place in Galbally on Monday June 2nd followed by private cremation
Vacancies in Bree CEP
GAA Grounds Worker, Ballyhogue. General Maintenance/Environmental Worker, Galbally and Cleaning Operative for Bree Hall.
If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for more than 1 year, are over the age of 21, interested in any of the above vacancies and would like some more information, please call into the CE Office located in Bree Community Centre from 9a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday to Friday, or call Martina on 053 9247613 or 086 8371932.
GAA Lotto
Numbers drawn on Wednesday 21st May were 11,18,24,27 c Breen, Noel Mernagh, John & Walter Crean, John Roche. Numbers drawn on Wednesday 4th June were 2,3,4,21. No Jackpot winner. Match 3's–Paul Nolan, John Walsh Jnr, Mary Power, Paul Kehoe, Paddy Fortune, Jimmy Doyle. Next draw 18th June. Next jackpot €2,200.
The club are trying to move away from issuing cheques via post to winners and are asking members to provide us with their IBAN so we can do a bank transfer for winnings. Details of your IBAN can be sent via email to secretary.ballyhogue.wexford@gaa.ie or text Niall Doyle (Treasurer) (087) 6165655 or Melissa Dawson (Secretary) (087) 9627866.
Bree Ladies Fitness
Bootcamp in Bree Community Centre. Monday 11am (Active Retirement). Monday 6.30pm (All ages). Tuesday 9.15am (All ages). Thursday 9.15am (All ages). Thursday 10.30am (Active Retirement). Thursday 6.30pm (All ages). Saturday 9.30am (All ages). Suits all fitness levels. €8.00 pay as you go.
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Community Centre Bookings
Please contact email communitycentre@bree.ie for all Community Centre bookings and contact info@bree.ie for Bree Hub bookings. Hot desks are available at €10 daily rates at The Hub, Bree Community Centre.
Athletics News
Good luck to all the athletes taking part in the Mr Oil Co =91B' Championships which take place in Enniscorthy Hub this Friday evening, 13th June.
Bree Vintage Club Run
Save the date. Bree Vintage Club annual road run will take place on the 21st September.
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Church notes
Adoration is held on Mondays from 11.30am to 1.30pm. All are welcome to participate.
Caim Vintage Club
Caim Vintage Club's outing to Moynalty will take place on Sunday 10th August - we are now taking names for the outing. For further information contact 087 6341532.
Caim Patron
The Caim Patron will be held on Sunday 22nd June at 2pm.
Caim Annual BBQ
Caim's annual BBQ will take place on Friday 20th June at 7pm on Parochial Grounds. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased from any Committee Member or at Rackards Shop.
Split the Pot
Melissa Coleman won last week's Split the Pot of €90.
CLONEGAL-KILDAVIN
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Ben Mulhall Park AGM
The Ben Mulhall Park committee are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 11 at 7pm in St. Brigit's Community Hall, Clonegal and are actively seeking new members. This is your chance to get involved, have your voice heard and be park of a dedicated, community driven team. Come find out how you can get involved. Everyone is welcome.
Cemetery Masses
The Patron Masses will take place in the parish on the first weekend of July. Clonegal Mass is on Saturday, July 5, at 6.30 p.m. and in Kildavin Mass is on Sunday, July 6, at 11.30 a.m. People of the parish are reminded that graves should be tidy and if we know of a grave that no longer has anyone to look after it we should make sure that it is clean also.
Veteran Players – Recall
Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players will soon commence preparation of its next volume of recall. A reproduction of The Parish Newsletter the Call published between 1969 and 1974. Copies of the first Volume can still be obtained from any member of the committee or the usual local outlets.
Weavers' Cottages Museum
Come and visit the Weavers' Cottages Museum which were once the home of local weavers dating back to the 17th century and now houses many artefacts of the cottage weaving industry. Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9.00am–4.00pm. Tuesday 9.00am–2.00pm–Friday: 9.00am–1.00pm. Saturday and Sunday, please phone 053 9376749.
Community Newsletter
If any individual or groups wants to have their activities, events or items of local interest included in Clonegal Kildavin Community Newsletter, please email the following address maggie1980@live.ie Items received before close of business on Thursday of each week will be included in the following week's edition.
A hard copy of the Newsletter will be available free in the following locations, Jimmy Kelly's Kilbride, Conway's Kildavin, Dunne's Bar Clonegal, Plunkett's Clonegal, Osborne's Clonegal, and Egan's of Parkbridge. The Veteran Players are grateful to these businesses for their support, and they encourage everyone to support them when picking up their copy of the newsletter.
Website
Don't forget that you can advertise any upcoming events on the website Clonegalkildavin.ie. Or you can tell us of stories or achievements in our local area. Maybe you are planning a meeting or want to start a group or a class. Whatever is local is of interest to us. We are delighted to share your achievements and plans with all. Send your information to: info@clonegalkildavin.ie.
Notes contact
Anyone who wishes to have, up-coming events, wedding occasions, birthday wishes or local news, to be issued on the local Clonegal-Kildavin Community Section of the Gorey/Enniscorthy Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@gmail.com
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St Clements Church Cloughbawn
The annual patron day will take place on Sunday, July 13th.
Cloughbawn GAA
Golf Classic – Huge thanks to all who were involved with running the Golf Classic last week, also thanks to Gala Clonroche and Hammils Centra for sponsoring goodie bags for the players and of course to Trinity Motors Wexford Wicklow for their continued support.
GUI Category Results: 1st 57.7 ( Back 9 ) Jamie Byrne / Pat Doyle / Danny Furlong / James Kent; 2nd 57.7 Mikey Walsh / Nicky Walsh / Martin Walsh / Pat Walsh; 3rd 57.9 Peter Jordon / Aidan Gahan / Catriona Gray / Hillary Mullen.
Non GUI Category Results: 1st 54.6 Niall Murphy / Declan Byrne /Barry Murphy/ Jackman; 2nd 58.0 Ryan Butler / Shane Berney / Andre O Brien / Andy O Brien; 3rd 58.2 Emmet Doyle /Murray O Brien / Adam Beary / Peter Mythen.
Gents Longest Drive: William Foley. Ladies Longest Drive: Marianne Hilliard. Gents Nearest To Pin: Jack Murphy Ladies Nearest To Pin: No winner.
Raffle Prize Winners - Hamper: Mick Kavanagh. 4 Ball Enniscorthy Golf Club: Ronan O Leary. Kavanagh Toys Voucher €50: John Murphy. Cooney Furlong Voucher €50: David Jackman. Ash Tree Voucher €50: Sean Furlong. Leisure Max Voucher €55: Thomas Brady. Leisure Max Voucher €50: Eddie Dreelan. David Quigley Car Wash Voucher €40: John Delaney. Leisure Max Voucher €35: Deirdre Kavanagh. Secret Valley Voucher €30: Niall Doran. Bottles of Brandy: Tommy Kehoe, PJ McGrath and Mag Doyle.
Lotto Results - There was no jackpot winner; one Match 3 winner Mary Keating, Ballyboro. Congratulations Mary. Numbers 9-16-23-27.
FERNS
Mick Murphy Memorial 5k
Please join Sliabh Buidhe Rovers AC to celebrate the 20th year of the annual Mick Murphy Memorial 5k road race in Ferns village on Friday 4th July at 7pm. Guaranteed to be a great evening. To celebrate 20 years we are also having a night of dancing with local singer Stacy Breen in the Courtyard, Ferns with doors open at 10pm. We welcome all to this yearly community event. Further information or queries contact Luke Kehoe 087 3222914 or visit the SBR facebook page.
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Safe Route to School
Wexford County Council proposes to undertake construction of footpaths and pedestrian crossings on the R702 in Kiltealy village. The proposed scheme will include a new footpath, Pedestrian crossings, placemaking including landscaping and street lighting in front of Kiltealy school and extending to the village centre. The plan also includes a bus shelter outside the cemetery.
In 2024 the school shared the SRTS travel survey to request feedback on road safety issues around the school especially at drop off and collection times. The survey had a 97.9% response rate. 84.2% of respondents surveyed agreed that road safety is a problem around the school. 100 respondents would support work at the front of the school to improve student safety, putting pedestrians and cyclists first. 98.2% of respondents would support works that improve walking and cycling to school. 21% indicated that they live within 1 km of the school.
More than 900 schools applied and were accepted on to the programme. Kiltealy was one of the schools selected in round 2. This proposed scheme will be a great improvement overall to Kiltealy village, but especially for the safety of children and adults alike. Drawings are available for inspection at https://consult.wexfordcoco.ie/en/browse
Ballindaggin House of Stories
The June session of Ballindaggin House of Stories takes place in Ballindaggin Community Hall on Thursday June 12th at 8pm. Come along for another great night of music, song and tall tales. Refreshments served, raffle on the night. Admission free.
Mountain Walk
Duffry Rovers GAA & Camogie Club Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser mountain walk on June 14th. Start & Finish Kiltealy Hall. Walk 13km approx. Kiltealy village to Ballycrystal trail, out by Paddy Dwyer's, across Clorogue hill and down Cloroguemore lane, back to village. Refreshments served afterwards. Join us on the walk or sponsor an adult club member. Entry €20, family €50. For further details contact Lorcan O'Brien at 087-6841623 or Stephen Watchorn at 083-4683841.
Darkness Into Light Tractor Run
Upwards 75 tractors and cars took part in the Darkness Into Light tractor run which took place from Ballindaggin village to Nine Stones on Sunday morning at dawn and Returning to Ballindaggin Community Hall where tea, coffee, sandwiches & treats were served.
Special guest Cynthia Ní Mhurchú was present and interviewed Patrick Hipwell who thanked Cynthia and everyone who turned up on Sunday morning and the all who donated and helped in any way to make this event a huge success. Awareness Head to Toe.
Donations can still be made to Ballindaggin Development Group, Caim Development Group and Kiltealy Men's & Women's Woodhub Shed. A huge thank you to everyone.
Ballindaggin Field Evening
Ballindaggin Development Group and Tidy Town committee will hold their annual field evening on Friday June 20th at 7pm. Donations for the bottle stall would now be welcome and can be left in Jordan's Shop or the school before June 15th.
Kiltealy Gathers For Gaza
There will be a taste of Palestinian Food Buffet and BBQ in Kiltealy Community Centre (Y21XF66) on June 21st at 7.30pm. Tickets €15, please contact 085-1356610 or guatastudio@gmail.com. There will be a raffle on the night. All funds raised from entry and raffle will be donated to Gaza go Bragh CLG to provide water truck deliveries to communities in Gaza.
Ballindaggin Development & Tidy Towns Fundraiser
Ballindaggin Development Group and Tidy Towns annual fundraiser draw tickets are now on sale. 1st prize ...€250. 2nd prize....Glen Fuels voucher for €150. 3rd prize.....€100, plus many more prizes. Tickets €2 each or book of 3 for €5. This annual fundraiser is crucial for improvement works in the village especially drainage works on the community park soccer pitch and insurance. Tickets now on sale house-house, Jordan's Shop or contact any member of the committee. The draw will take place on June 29th.
Ballindaggin Patron
Ballindaggin patron will take place on Sunday June 29th at 2pm with Mass in Ballindaggin Cemetery. Prayers in Templeshanbo Cemetery at 1pm.
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Team members are Daniel Asple, Sam Bennett, Alfie Bennett, Leo Cosgrave, Edmund Crean, Harvey Doyle, Leighton Doyle, Shea Fraser, Darragh French, Charlie Furlong, Aodhan Hanley, Evan McDonald, Seimi Moriarty, Jacob Newe, Louis Pollock and Oliver Winters. Well done to all and to their coaches, Tomas Moriarty, John Bennett and Noel Winters. The national finals will take place in Carlow on Sunday, August 24. Community Centre Bookings Please contact email communitycentre@ for all Community Centre bookings and contact info@ for Bree Hub bookings. Hot desks are available at €10 daily rates at the Hub, Bree Community Centre. Bree AC News Congratulations to under-16 athletes, Ruth Hassey and Sarah O'Brien on winning medals in the National 'B' Championships in Tullamore last Sunday. Ruth won gold in the Long Jump and Silver in the High Jump. Sarah won silver in the Shot Put. Best of luck to Lea Bolger, who represents Ireland, Loreto Secondary Wexford and Bree AC at the SIAB Games on Saturday next in Derby, England. Lea was selected for both the Shot Put and Hammer Competitions. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Caim EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic adoration is held on Mondays 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Caim Vintage Club Caim Vintage Club outing to Moynalty will take place on Sunday, August 10. We are now taking names for the outing. For further information contact Paddy at 087 6341532. Split-the-pot Catriona Coleman won €70 in the split-the-pot last week. Clonegal-Kildavin Coffee and Cake Join us for a warm and welcoming afternoon of coffee, cake, and conversation on Saturday, July 19, at St. Brigid's Hall, Clonegal, from 12 noon to 3pm, all in support of the Irish Cancer Society. Enjoy a cuppa, indulge in some delicious homemade treats or catch up with friends, old and new, all for a great cause. Your generosity will help make a real difference. Donations can be made on the day, and every little bit counts. Thank you for your support – we can't wait to see you there! Cranavane Holy Well Committee Free Training Opportunity: Join us for a free training session on the mapping and recording of graveyards and headstones, taking place at St. Lazerian's Church, Kildavin on Thursday, July 17 from 10am to 2pm. This hands-on workshop is courtesy of the National Heritage Council and is open to all individuals or groups interested in preserving local history. The skills learned can be used to document other graveyards in your area. For more information, contact Margaret on 087 838 0018 or maggie1980@ All are welcome! Cabaret Night – Thank you A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the Ben Mulhall Memorial Park Cabaret Night held recently in Dunne's Pub, Clonegal. We're especially grateful to all our generous sponsors, Music by Bunty, and to the Dunne Family for their wonderful hospitality and support. It was a fantastic night of entertainment and community spirit, enjoyed by all. All proceeds will go directly toward the continued support and development of Ben Mulhall Memorial Park. Weavers' Cottages Museum Come and visit the Weavers' Cottages Museum which were once the home of local weavers dating back to the 17th century and now houses many artefacts of the cottage weaving industry. Opening Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9.00am–4.00pm. Tuesday 9.00am–2.00pm–Friday: 9.00am–1.00pm. Saturday and Sunday, please phone 053 9376749. Heartsaver CPR and AE Course A reminder for those interested in signing up for the Heartsaver CPR and AED Course, a certified training that could help you save a life will be held in Spellman Park Clubrooms on Saturday July 19 from 10am to 1.30pm. This certified course provides essential training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills that truly matter. For more information or to register, contact: 087 763 4510. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn how to act with confidence in an emergency. For more. For more details contact 087 7634510. Lotto Results There was no winner or on-line winner in the Kildavin/Clonegal GAA, Ben Mulhall Park Lotto, held on Sunday, July 6. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 13, 18. Winners matched were: Mairead Waters, Kilbranish, Nigel Moran, Clonegal, John O'Neill, Monaughrim, Ruby Coakley (on-line) and Caroline McGettigan Kelly (on-line) all receiving €30 each. Sellers Prize: Jim Byrne. Next draw will take place on Sunday, July 20 in Conway's, Kildavin at 9.30pm. Current jackpot €10,000 and reserve jackpot €8,200. Tickets €2.00 each or 3 for €5.00. Draw Envelopes Available at SuperValu Bunclody, Gala Bunclody, Steamers O Leary's Bunclody, Ken Rothwell Bunclody, Conway's Kildavin, Dunnes Clonegal, Plunkett's Clonegal and Osbornes Clonegal. Ardattin Car and Tractor Run Join us for a fun-filled day at the Ardattin Car and Tractor Run on Sunday, July 20, proudly organised by Ardattin Fundraisers in collaboration with the Three Counties Vintage Club. Registration in Ardattin Car Park at 11am, followed by run at 12 Noon Sharp. Bring along your vintage wheels or simply come to enjoy the spectacle, it's all for a great cause! All proceeds will go to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team. Your support is greatly appreciated. Everyone welcome! Website Don't forget that you can advertise any upcoming events on the website Or you can tell us of stories or achievements in our local area. Maybe you are planning a meeting or want to start a group or a class. Whatever is local is of interest to us. We are delighted to share your achievements and plans with all. Send your information to: info@ Notes contact Anyone who wishes to have, up-coming events, wedding occasions, birthday wishes or local news, to be issued on the local Clonegal-Kildavin Community Section of the Gorey/Enniscorthy Guardian can email clonegalkildavinnotes@ Clonroche-Poulpeasty Community Games News Leinster Football Champions Well done to the lads from Cloughbawn and their Community Games team of Bree, Davidstown, and Cloughbawn, who travelled to Longford on Saturday. They won the Leinster semi-final v Westmeath, which brought them into the Leinster Final showdown vs Dublin. A massively tight game in which Wexford came out on top with a two-point win. Cloughbawn boys were Sam and Alfie Bennett, Harvey and Leighton Doyle, Darragh Ffrench, Evan McDonald and Oliver Winters. Best of luck in the all-Ireland Competition. Michael Laffan Cup Well done to Aaron Doyle, who was part of the winning team in the Michael Laffan Cup Tournament hosted by Glynns Barntown GAA as part of the Wexford Coaching and Games ASH initiative last Saturday. Cloughbawn GAA Results. Whizzy Internet Intermediate A Football Championship Gp B Bannow-Ballymitty 2-19 – 4-9 Cloughbawn 2025 OmniPro under-14 Football Championship Division 5 Cloughbawn. CONC – 0-0 St Mary's Maudlintown under-12 Hurling Development League Division 5 Cloughbawn. 7-20 – 3-2 St James Fixtures2025 OmniPro under-16 Hurling Championship Division 2A July 16 at 19.30. Round two Cloughbawn – Naomh Éanna in CastleboroU12 Football Development League Division 5 July 17 at 19.00 Round seven. Cloughbawn – Davidstown-Courtnacuddy GAA in Castleboro2025 Omni. Pro under-14 Football Championship Division 5 July 19 at 10.00. Round seven Geraldine O'Hanrahans – Cloughbawn in O'Kennedy Park Whizzy Internet Intermediate A Football Championship Gp B July 19 at 15.30. Round two Duffry Rovers/Feannaire na Dubh Tíre – Cloughbawn in Bree2025 OmniPro under-16 Football Championship Division 3B July 21 at 19.30 Round two Cloughbawn – Horeswood GAA club in Castleboro 90th Birthday Skydive Eamonn Kehoe is preparing to take to the skies – and then jump right out of them – all in aid of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation, The daring event, taking place on August 25, celebrates the remarkable milestone of Eamon turning 90, along with raising much-needed funds for the charity. The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation does incredible work supporting children with complex medical needs and their families, and every euro raised goes directly towards providing nursing care and respite support. The fundraiser is calling on the community to get behind the effort by donating through their iDonate page. Every donation, big or small, really makes a difference. It's easy to donate securely online, If you'd like to support the fundraiser's skydive for Jack and Jill, visit their page at and search for Eamon Kehoe 90th birthday Skydive.
