Enniscorthy Guardian

Boolavogue

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SOCCER NEWS

On Tuesday of last week, September 5, the Youths’ team took on Gorey Rangers in a challenge match in Boolavogue. The Gorey side are a top-notch team and gave our lads a great run out before the season proper starts. Near the break, goalie Jack Tyrell made a great save from a penalty to deny Rangers the lead. Almost immediatel­y afterwards, Liam Walsh was pulled down in the area and Ryan Milling converted to give us a 1-0 lead at the break.

The skilled and creative Gorey team dominated the second half but were continuall­y denied by our back four. Eventually, almost inevitably, Gorey drew level, their goal coming from a free kick but with time nearly up, Jack White put our lads 2-1 up, using a defensive blunder to snatch a fine goal.

The previous Sunday the ladies’ team had a practice game at home to Courtown Hibs and despite losing 4-1, can be rightfully delighted with their performanc­e against a team which are placed several divisions higher. On the same day the men’s ‘B’ team got their league campaign off to a great start with a 6-2 win. Jamie Dempsey-Doyle and Dean Fortune had us 2-0 ahead at the break. A 10 – man Ferns team drew level early in the second half only for Jamie to put our lads 3-2 ahead. Goals from Jimmy Sweeny. James Dempsey-Doyle and Paul Fitzgerald made sure Ferns did not share the points.

The previous day, Saturday, September 2, the under-12s played their first game of teh season and mightly impressed with a 3-0 win over Courtown Hibs. Alex Keegan scored the first with James O’Leary getting the second and third goals. The Youths’ side were due to play Wexford Albion on Saturday but ended up with no game as the Wexford side withdrew from the competitio­n.

MUSIC LESSONS

Our local branch of Comhal- tas will resumed their classes in Monamolin Community Centre on Monday, September 11, from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. The teachers were thrilled to welcome back all last year’s pupils and new pupils were made most welcome. Tuition is given on a variety of instrument­s including tin whistle, flute, button and piano accordeon, keyboard, piano and fiddle. There are still a few places available in some of the classes and for further informatio­n please contact Nuala at 087 9886304.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

On Saturday night, September 16, Bernie Flood is reading at the Vigil Mass with Rika O’Neill reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. Minister for the Eucharist at the Vigil Mass is Ann Whelan with Gaye Gahan assisting at Communion on Sunday, September 17.

GAA NEWS

Our under-12 footballer­s are through to the county final thanks to a narrow victory over Clonee on Wednesday last, September 6. In a thrilling finish, they grabbed three goals in 10 minutes to finish a single point ahead. Christophe­r Jordan-Kelly got two great goals while Matt Gahan scored the winner.

PARENTS/TODDLERS

On Wednesday last, September 6, the Parents’ and Toddlers’ group restarted in Boolavogue Hall after the summer break. There was great fun as new members joined and last year’s members got back together again after the long break.

GAA LOTTO DRAW

There was no winner of the €3,100 jackpot in the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto draw on Tuesday last and the €160 match-three prize also went unclaimed. The next draw will be at 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday the 19th. in the new clubhouse in Monageer. A ticket only costs €2 and is a great way of supporting your local GAA club.

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