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CLUBPERSON OF THE YEAR 2018

Congratulations to clubman Noel McCormack who we were delighted to put forward as “Glynn Barntown Clubperson of the Year 2018” at the recent district awards. This tribute was in recognition of his hard work and dedication over a long number of years with adult and underage squads aswell as years at the helm of the club’s u6 hurling, football and camogie academy. His contribution to the development of club teams has been matched by his work off the field on various committees and in fundraising events. Noel is pictured receiving his award from Tossy Ryan.

100 YEARS YOUNG!

Glynn Barntown GAA Club are delighted to wish a very Happy 100th Birthday to former club player Jack Berney. We thank his nephew Tony for bringing this happy news to us and we were delighted to send him a birthday card on reaching this fantastic milestone. Jack has resided in England for many years now but has very fond memories of his days in the green and blue jersey.

HELP NEEDED!

TIME TO RECLAIM THE HURLING WALL FROM THE BEAST!
We need your help from 6.30pm tomorrow Thurs March 8th at the hurling wall. If you are free and have a shovel ( preferably a snow shovel) please come along. Wheelbarrows would be really handy also!

GAA FUNDAMENTALS

A great new initiative starting for all primary school children over the Winter months.

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SAVE THE DATE!!!!

An 80’s REWIND NIGHT will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday 23rd of September-dress up and moonwalk back in time to enjoy the iconic 80’s featuring some star 80’s acts (not quite THE original but certainly UNIQUE!!) Buck’s Fizz and Burgers! Tickets will be on sale soon. Don’t miss out!!

CLUB NOTES W/E SEP 1ST

CAMOGIE
U12 camogie Team “Goliath” played away to Bunclody on Sunday morning in their second last game of the season. In what turned out to be a very competitive game, Bunclody scored a last minute goal to secure the win. This is the first match this season in which team Goliath have been defeated-an impressive record. The last match is against Kilrush, a win here will mean qualification for the County Finals.
Hard luck to our Junior camogie team beaten by Rapparees in Bellefield on Thursday evening.
Hard luck to our own Emma Dempsey and the Wexford u16 camogie team who unfortunately lost out in the All Ireland final on Sunday to Galway. The teams were level at half time but the opposition pulled away in the second half to win on a scoreline of 2-16 to 2-5. Reaching an All Ireland final is an incredible achievement for these very hardworking girls and we’re very proud of them all.

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
A fantastic day of camogie was enjoyed by all last Saturday as our camogie club celebrated its 20th anniversary with the Leinster inflatable pitch providing the venue for a mini blitz for u6-u12s, obstacle courses, coffee morning, cake sale, ice cream stand while tbe evening entertainment kicked off with a Junior/Senior mini league all leading up to a night of music and memories in the clubhouse bar. A presentation was made to Mary Roche to thank herself and Declan (The Sycamore House) for their 20 years of sponsorship and support.
As part of our 20 year anniversary celebrations the camogie club held two competitions:-The winner of our colouring competition was Sophie Sinnott (u8) and the winner of our design-a-crest competition was Cara Kelly (u12). Both girls received vouchers for the club gear shop as their prizes.

THANK YOU
Our u8 camogie team are thrilled to have been presented with their new gear at our 20 year anniversary celebrations on Saturday- the set of team jerseys and individual socks and shorts were very kindly sponsored by Nevins partnership to whom we extend a huge thank you.

COISTE NA NÓG
Well done to our u14 hurlers who had a very close game on Thursday evening in St Patrick’s Park v Shelmaliers but emerged with the win in the end.
Congratulations to our Minor footballers who had a win over Naomh Éanna Gorey on Wednesday evening.
Well done to our club hurlers Josh Carley, Robbie Hillis & Darragh Carley u14 and Tom Butler u15 who played with Wexford on Saturday in Waterford(u14) and Ferns Centre of Excellence (u15).

Barntown NS Rackard League 2016/17 boys teams were recently honoured at a civic reception hosted by the Mayor in acknowledgement of their huge achievement in winning Rackard league A hurling, A football and A rounders in 2017! At the meeting the boys were congratulated and school Principal Louisa O Brien Glynn paid tribute to them and their mentors with a particular mention for clubman Willie Carley Jnr for his hard work and acknowledged Glynn Barntown GAA club for their role in developing these players also and looks forward to continuing the close relationship with the club.

SENIOR GAA
Our Senior hurlers dug deep on Saturday afternoon to put an important two points on the board with a win over Shelmaliers in Bellefield with Michael Doyle the hero of the day snatching two vital goals.
Well done also to our Junior hurlers who defeated Gorey in Oylegate on Sunday evening.
ALL IRELAND TICKETS
A draw for All Ireland tickets took place in the clubhouse on Thursday evening
Hurling ticket draw winners – Conor Kavanagh, Cian Neville, Toss Barron and Michael Doyle. Football ticket draw winners – Pádraig Donnelly, Catherine Feehan, Robbie Dempsey and Michael Laffan. Congratulations!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
An 80s Rewind Night will be held in the Clubhouse on Saturday September 23rd- dress up and moonwalk back in time to enjoy the iconic 80’s featuring some star 80’s acts (not quite THE original but definitely unique 😂). Bucks Fizz and Burgers!. Tickets will be on sale soon. Dont miss out!

LADIES FOOTBALL
Unfortunately Glynn/Barntown lost out to a very strong Mogue/O’Rahillys team in the County U16 Division 2 ladies football semi final in Gusserane,
on a score line of 5-3 to 2-3 on Thursday evening.
They conceded two early goals in the first half and were chasing the game from there on.
The opposition set up with a sweeper which proved difficult to break down.
In the second half the girls fought back bravely but it was not to be their night.
Well done to all 24 girls involved who at the end were very disappointed but there will be better days ahead. Thanks to manager Dave and his management team and to all the parents for their support.

CONDOLENCES
Everyone in Glynn Barntown GAA, Coiste, Camogie and Ladies Football Clubs extends their deepest sympathies to the Whelan family, Barntown on the sad passing of their mother and grandmother Mary. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS
A massive well done from all in our GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football clubs to Glynn Barntown Rounders Team on winning their 2nd All Ireland title in a row last Sunday!

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ! 

It’s hard to get things right ON the field all of the time but we owe it to ourselves and our club to try get it as right as possible OFF the field.

STRATEGIC PLANNING NIGHT

A club strategic planning night takes place next Thursday the 4th of May at 8.15pm in the clubhouse facilitated by Mícheál Martin (Wexford GAA Co Board Vice Chairman). All adult players, parents, mentors and managers are encouraged to attend to discuss our aims for the next 3-5 years both on and off the pitch. It is so important that people attend and share their thoughts on the clubs future both on and off the field.

TEXAS HOLDEM POKER TOURNAMENT

Glynn Barntown GAA Club will host a Texas Holdem Poker Tournament on Saturday next April 1st at 8pm in the clubhouse. Tickets @ €20. Contact 0872807679 for details. Please support!

FÉILE FUNDRAISER!!


Our Féile Committee will hold a  Table Quiz in the clubhouse on Friday 31st March starting at 8pm- Table of 4 @ €20. Please support!