Boolavogue

FÉILE NA NGAEL

Our under-14 hurlers played host to Coothill last weekend in the Féile na nGael hurling competition and had a very enjoyable and action packed weekend.

On Saturday evening won through to the quarter final and beat Burren Rangers of Carlow by 3-8 to 2-3.This got them through to a semi-final versus St Maur’s of Dublin on Sunday morning. However, they were unable to overcome the Dublin team in the intense heat and lost by 2-8 to 1-6. They gave a great account of themselves and were within three points of Maur’s till the last few minutes of a very competitive game.

The club would like to thank all those who made it such an enjoyable weekend, the host families who took in the Coothill players, all those who helped with catering on Friday and Saturday, the photographer and the coaches and mentors, John, Leo, Patrick, Michael and Damien. And they would like especially like to thank the under-14 squad who represented the club with with pride and dedication.

SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended from all in Boolavogue to the Redmond family of Tinnacross on the death of Kathleen Redmond RIP (née Murphy) on Sunday, June 11. Her remains were brought from her daughter Mary’s residence in the Harrow to St Cormac’s Church on Tuesday at 11.30 a.m. for Requiem Masss at midday. Burial in the adjoining cemetery followed the Funeral Mass. Predeceased by her beloved husband Tom, she is survived by her children Patrick, Mary, Eileen, Bridget and Joe, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

TIDY VILLAGE GROUPS

For the second year in a row, the Boolavogue Tidy Village group have been presented with a Gold Standard Award for their efforts in the North Wexford 2k Clean. The Harrow group also received a Gold Standard Award for their clean-up of the roads leading to the Harrow.

GAA LOTTO

The jackpot was won. Mary Murphy of Killabeg had picked 1, 10, 18 and 28 and these numbers won her €9,400 on Tuesday last, June 13. Mary Daly of Tomsollagh had picked three of the lucky numbers and won the €160 match-three prize. The jackpot is reset at €2,000 for the next draw which takes place in the club complex in Monageer on Tuesday, June 27, at 9.30 p.m.

Tickets only cost €2 and can be had from all club members and local businesses. Your continuing support of the lotto is very much appreciate by the club as this money helps provided excellent facilities for the young hurlers, camogie players and footballers of the parish.

PATRON/FIELD DAY

The Parish Committee is appealing to all in Boolavogue to help in preparing for and running the field day which will be held after the annual patron in honour of St Cormac, which will be held on Sunday, June 25, at 3 p.m.

They are appealing to all households in Boolavogue to donate two or three items to the bottle stall. If you wish to donate, please leave them in the porch of the church. All donations for the cake stall can be left into the hall on the morning of the field day.

Instead of continuing with the ‘300-1 Cub’ draw, they are asking every household in Boolavogue to committ to selling six books of raffle tickets, €30 worth, for the ‘Big Draw’ which will be held in association with the upcoming field-day. This represents a great saving over buying ‘300-1 Club’ tickets and field day tickets and so your generous support would be very much appreciated.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

On Saturday night, June 24, Caroline Farrington is reading at the Vigil Mass with Leila Breen reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. Minister for the Eucharist at the Vigil Mass is Noeleen Hennessy with Monica Gahan assisting at Communion on Sunday, June 25.

BUS TO PRO LIFE RALLY

If you wish to book a place on the bus to the Pro Life Rally which will be held in Parnell Square in Dublin on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m., please contact Eileen at 087 9331809.

SEISIÚIN

In July and August, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann will be organising a ‘Seisiúin’ in the Fr Murphy Centre in Boolavogue every Wednesday night. The fun will start at 9 p.m. and will feature great music, singing and dancing.

MEDJUGORJE

If you are interested in travelling on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje in September, please contact Ann Murphy at 087 2254206 for full details. The cost will be around €700 fully inclusive for seven nights and Fr Laurence O’Connor will be the spiritual director.