Oulart

THANK YOU

The Oulart 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 snow-bound days, will never be forgotten. May God bless and reward you all.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Scoil Mochua parents’ association will hold an Easter Egg Hunt in the school grounds on Sunday, March 25, after 10 a.m. Mass. There will be a charge of €5 per child. Tea or coffee and light refreshments will be served. A nice fun, family event is promised.

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.

HELP ‘BYGONE DAYS’

Bygone Days House of stories, in Lower Oulart has been picked in Tesco, Gorey as one of three groups to participate in their Community Funding. People, who shop in Tesco Gorey are asked to put all of their Blue Tokens in the slot for ‘Bygone Days’ so as to help to win the prize on offer. This will be running in Tesco Gorey for the next six weeks so please donate your blue tokens to help with the ongoing work at Bygone Days House of stories.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Scoil Mochua parents’ association will hold their next clothes collection on Tuesday, March 13. Clean used/unwanted clothes, shoes (in pairs), handbags, scarves, hats, bed linen and curtains (no duvets or pillows) may be left in bags inside the staff car- park gate before 9.30 a.m. that morning. An ideal opportunity for a Spring clean-out of unwanted goods that are cluttering your house or garage.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Parents/Guardians are reminded that Enrolment Forms, for pupils who intend starting school in Oulart NS in September 2018, are available from the School Office, 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. or by phoning 053 9136177. Closing date for applications is Friday the 16th Match, 2018.

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. In the interest of privacy and security the names of the sick and those in hospital will not be published unless requested by the patient or his/her family.