TheBallagh
LOCAL NOTES
Local groups, organisations and individuals who would like coverage, in these local notes, of their activities, successes and celebrations should contact me by email, phone, text or hand-de- livered note no later than Thursday at 8 p.m. 086 1686978 or mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk.
THANK YOU
The Ballagh area was badly hit with the recent Storm Emma and extremely heavy snowfall which left many local and national roads impassable for days, likewise with lanes and driveways. Community spirit kicked in almost immediately and machinery and shovels were utilised to relieve the situation. The local area and the county in general owe a great depth of gratitude to the owners of the machinery that ensured that vulnerable people were not left isolated while the many acts of neighbourliness and sharing of resources that made life more bearable during those snowbound days, will never be forgotten. May God bless and reward you all.
B-FIT EVENTS
On Tuesday, March 13 (tonight) ‘B-Fit B-Beautiful’ a MakeUp Masterclass and Hair Demo will be held in Oulart Hill Bar, beginning at 8 p.m. The following Friday, March 16, will feature One-Go (bingo) and barbecue in Raheenduff.
A Cake Sale will be held after Masses in Oulart and the Ballagh on Saturday and Sunday, March 17/18 while bingo in Bob’s Bar continues every Tuesday at 9 p.m.
On Sunday, March 18, the action switches to the Riverside Park Hotel for ‘This is Your Life – Mick Jacob’.
The Fundraising events will conclude with a Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday, March 19, at the Upper Pitch in Oulart (Páirc’98) with lots of events and the final weigh-in. All are welcome to attend and participate.
SCÓR TABLE QUIZ
The County Final of the Adult Scór Quiz competition will take place in St Martin’s GAA Centre on Tuesday, March 20, at 8 p.m. Teams of four will compete to represent Wexford in the all-Ireland final. There is no entry fee. Members of GAA, camogie, handball and Ladies’ Football are eligible to enter. Contact Irish and Cultural Officer, Breda Jacob, asap if you would like to enter this quiz.
THIS IS YOUR LIFE
In honour of his outstanding contribution to GAA and Hurling, Oulart-The Ballagh B-Fit are proud to present – ‘Mick Jacob-This is Your Life’ on Sunday, March 18, in Riverside Park Hotel, beginning at 8 p.m. Admission €10. This promises to be a wonderful night of nostalgia, filled with pictures, videos and stories, sharing an insight into a man who has dedicated his life to the craft of the camán. There will be special surprise guests, renowned in GAA circles, eager to participate in a celebration of the sporting life of a local hero. Contact Des at 087 2597820 or Peter at 086 1936915.
GET WELL WISHES
Best wishes for a speedy return to full health to parishioners who are sick at home or in hospital and prayerful good wishes to their family members who are accompanying them on their road to recovery.