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ALL-STAR NOMINATION
Congratulations to Shelley Kehoe, who is one of four Wexford camogie players nominated for a camogie All-Star this year. The local community sends its best wishes to Shelley and we all hope that her talent and contribution to Wexford will be recognised when the selectors pick the team that will be announced in a couple of weeks.
Interestingly, this year for the first time ever, the camogie All Stars will be travelling abroad on an All-Star trip.
COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
In conjunction with the camogie club sponsor, Corrigan’s Spar and Family Butchers and Super Chips, the well-known chef and food writer Edward Hayden will give a cookery demonstration in the Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28.
Alongside Edward’s cooking delights, there will be a variety of stallholders showcasing their products. It promises to be a great night’s entertainment. Tickets will cost €15 each or two for €25 and will be available from camogie club members and the club committee.
CAMOGIE CLUB 40TH
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2019. To commemorate this special anniversary it is proposed to publish a book on the club’s history. The book will recall the 40 years of camogie in our parish, the highs and the lows, the stories and memories of current and former players and club members.
A sub-committee to oversee the research and production of the book will be formed in the coming months. In the meantime, we would ask people to think about any information or stories they have about the club, and to root out any photographs, artefacts or newspaper articles that could be used.
UNDER-16 CAMOGIE
Hard luck to our under-16s who lost a hard fought play – off against Glynn-Barntown on Saturday, October 14, losing by a single point. The final score was Glynn-Barntown 3-05 Oulart-The Ballagh 1-10.
HURRICANE
The Ballagh, like many other areas in Co. Wexford suffered as a result of Hurricane Ophelia through long power outages and storm – felled trees. Thankfully, though some property was damaged, there were no injuries reported. The right decisions were made regarding school closures and most people heeded the warnings to stay indoors and refrain from unnecessary journeys.
ICA NEWS
The October meeting of Oulart ICA, due to be held on Monday the 16th was, very sensibly, postponed for one week on account of the severe weather warnings. The ICA invites new members to join and participate in their many and varied activities. The Oulart Guild meets at 8 p.m. on the second Monday of the month, in Cooney’s Lounge.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Teams from the Enniscorthy and Gorey districts will compete in the semi-final of Scór na nÓg (the GAA talent competition) for boys and girls under 17 years, in Inch Hall on Saturday, November 18. The competitions will begin at 7.30 p.m., following registration at 7 p.m. There are eight events in Scór, namely Figure Dancing, set dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Instrumental Music, Stage Presentation and, on a separate night, the table quiz in St Martin’s GAA on Thursday, November 9. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to contact Breda Jacob at 087 1686978.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha will host their annual open night for fifth and sixth class students on Thursday, October 26. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Ms Martin will speak to parents and guardians in her Principal’s address at 6 p.m. And 6.30 p.m.