Ballymurn
PATRON
The Ballymurn Patron will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.
TIDY TOWNS
Don’t forget adjudicators are checking all the entries for this year’s competition. There is lots of work going on. The hall is looking very well with its fresh coat of paint. The credit union also looking good. please be vigilant with the litter and keep our village looking good.
GAA LOTTO
Lotto tickets on sale from any club members. Jackpot €6,000. if your not in you cant win.
IRISH NIGHT
The next Irish night will take place in the Anvil pub on Friday, July 27. Why not come along and join in the craic, everyone welcome.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
Blackwater GAA CLUB NOTES
Tonight (Tuesday) is the semi-final of the division six league against Rathgarogue-Cushinstown. Can the second team get promoted for a second year in a row? Throw in 8 p.m. in Blackwater.
The under-13 hurlers also play tonight (Tuesday) against Naomh Eanna ay 7.30 p.m. in Gorey against Gorey. On Wednesday night the under-20 footballers play Rathgarogue-Cushinstown at 8 p.m. at home. Thursday night sees our under-15 hurlers play Oulart-The Ballagh at 7.30 p.m. in Oulart, Saturday sees the under-13 hurlers play Oylegate-Glenbrien. Next Monday sees the minor hurlers play HWH Bunclody/Davidstown in the championship.
Hard luck to Darren Byrne and the Wexford under-21s who lost out to Galway in the Leinster final in heartbreaking fashion, losing by just a point after an epic encounter. They are still through to the all-Ireland semi-final where they play Cork provisionally fixed for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The under-15 hurlers were missing a number of players but still managed to defeat Askamore 1-11 to 1-08 which puts them through to the quarter finals with three games to spare.
The minor footballers had a hard fought win over Castletown in the championship which sees them qualify for the quarters finals with two games to spare. The Junior B hurlers enjoyed a large 3-22 fo 0-6 win over Clonard In the Wexford District Championship. The under-eight hurlers enjoyed a great day on Saturday playing Faythe Harriers on the quay in Wexford.
We would like to wish Jason Wallace a speedy recovery after he broke his wrist in a under-15 football clash. He will be a big loss to the team and also the minors.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
Davidstown-Courtnacuddy CHURCH NEWS
CHURCH READERS: Looking for new readers, please contact Fr Nolan. Davidstown Readers for July Vigil Tom O’Shea and Sundays Brian Bolger.
COURTNACUDDY CHURCH CLEANING: July Contact Joan O’Brien.
DAVIDSTOWN EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Davidstown is looking for new Eucharistic Ministers please contact Fr Nolan. July minsters are Vigil: Billy Rowsome and Sunday Margaret O’Shea.
HOLY HOUR: A Holy Hour with Exposition of Blessed Sacrament will take place in Courtnacuddy Church on Sunday, July 14, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Holy Hour will take place every second Sunday of each month.
ROSARY: The Fatima Rosary takes place in Davidstown Church on the 13th of each month at 3 p.m. Every first Saturday morning there is a rosary hour in Courtnacuddy church from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. In Davidstown the rosary will be said before all Masses. All are welcome to come along and take part.
COMMUNITY ALERT
The next meeting of Davidstown Community Alert will take place on Wednesday evening, July 11, at 8 p.m. in the Millennium Bar. All committee members and volunteers are asked to attend. Volunteers are asked to return all remaining subscription forms and fees at this meeting. Thank you to all who have signed up for the new community text service to date.
Details for a launch night will be finalised at the meeting on the 11th. Subscription forms are also available from the Millennium Bar. If you would like to get involved or for more information contact davidstowncommunityalert@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you on the night.
CAIM UNITED
Caim United soccer club are looking for new players from Davidstown and Courtnacuddy for the 2018/19. Please contact the following managers. Under-13 Joe Kavanagh 086 8102185 under-12 Ray Barnes 087 9490979 under-10 Bertie Oakes and John Horgan 087 2510557.
SCOIL MHUIRE
The board of management of Scoil Mhuire, Davidstown PS would like to express their sincere gratitude for the support that the school, parents’ association, teachers and principal have received from the entire Da- vidstown community in the past year. We look forward to your continued support as our school community continues to grow and flourish. Ar aghaidh le chéile.
PENNY BANK
Davidstown-Courtnacuddy camogie and ladies’ football club Penny Bank is collected in the band room in Davidstown after Saturday evening Mass. New savers are always welcome.
Kiltealy-Ballindaggin ANNIVERSARY MASSES
First anniversary Masses for the late Fr Fintan Morris will be as follows: Kiltealy Church: Friday, July 13, at 9.30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 7 p.m. Caim Church: Sunday, July 15, 10 a.m. Ballindaggin Church: Sunday, July 15, 11.30 a.m.
COMMUNITY PARK
The first sod was turned on Kiltealy Community Park last week and work is progressing on the park which will be a great asset in the village for all to enjoy. Major refurbishment and improvements to the Community Hall has also begun and the Walking Trails have passed inspection and will be open to all in two weeks.
STORY HOUSE
Ballindaggin Story House takes place this Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Great music, song and storey. Take part or sit back and enjoy. Refreshments served, admission free.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
Duffry Rovers camogie club would like to thank all those who supported the club’s recent tractor run and barbecue There was a fantastic turnout. A special word of thanks to Brian, Lorcan and organisers and to the girls who turned up and worked for the day selling tickets and lines, you are a credit to the club. Thank you to the tractor drivers and mar- shals, to the Thatch pub (Phil and Mary), to all who donated prizes and to the sponsors. To everyone who travelled from near and far to support the event, your efforts are greatly appreciated. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.
WEDDING
Congratulations to local girl Joanne Byrne and Mick Carton, who were married in St Patrick’s Church, Kiltealy recently and celebrated afterwards with family and friends in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. We wish Joanne and Mick every happiness for the future.
DUFFRY ROVERS LOTTO
The numbers drawn last week were 12, 16, 18 and 26. No matches. Lucky-dip winners: Pat and Teresa Murphy, Caim; Deirdre Jordan c/o Holy Grail and Sheila Hanrahan, Mohurry. Seller’s prizes Myles Roban, Dean Jordan, Malo Roban and Eugine O’Connor. The draw tonight Tuesday. July 10 is in the Thatch, Kiltealy at 9.30 p.m. and the jackpot is €2,700.
KILTEALY CELTIC
Kiltealy Celtic soccer club are getting ready for their new season. Any parents interested in coaching underage members please contact a committee member. Membership fees may be paid now to the committee. New members welcome.
PAPAL MASS IN PHOENIX PARK
Tickets for the above Mass which will be in Phoenix Park on Sunday, August 26, are available free online at WMOF2018. A min walk of 3km will be required because of traffic restrictions.
SUMMER CAMP
Fun filled summer camp will take place in Caim Hall from August 13 to August 17 and will include singing, dancing, acting, art, baking, sports and much more. Open to children aged from five to 13 years. If interested please contact Ashley at 085 1480355.
Oylegate ICA GUILD NEWS
Congratulations to Oylegate ICA who came third overall in the Special Occasions competition held in Kilanerin. Oylegate came first in the Bakewell Tray Bake, second with Apron and third with Flowers. Oylegate also won the Mether Trophy for the most points at Federation competitions for the year.
MOBILE LIBARARY
The mobile library will be in the village on Monday, July 30, from 4.25 p.m. to 5 p.m. The service is available to all. The mobile will be in the village monthly from September. Further details are available from Wexford County Library by contacting Ann or Pádraig at 087 4176014, Library Headquarters 053 9196560 or email mobilesouth@wexfordcoco.ie or wexford.ie/library.
ATHLETICS WIN
Congratulations to Darra Casey, who won two Leinster Titles in the under-16 100 metre and 200 metre hurdles recently.
OYLEGATE UNITED AGM
Oylegate United will hold their AGM on Monday, July 16, at 9 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. We encourage all adult players, parents of schoolboys/ schoolgirls and anyone with an interest in soccer to attend the meeting.
BINGO
Bingo has recently started in the Slaney Inn on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. with many cash prizes on offer. Oylegate Utd are the local charity currently benefiting on the night and would like to invite all interested to come along for a great night, and all support would be greatly appreciated.
GAA NEWS
Hard luck to Séamus Casey, Shane and Damien Reck, Mike Kelly and the Wexford panel who were very unlucky to lose by a point in the Leinster final on Wednesday evening last.
Work has commenced and progressing well on the walking track.
Best of luck to the junior hurlers when they play the Rapparrees on Friday, July 13, at home at 7.45 p.m.
CAMOGIE: NEWS
Best of luck to the under-16 camogie team who will play Buffers Alley on Thursday, July 12, at 6.30 p.m. in Buffers alley pitch.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for the rural communities of Co. Wexford. Services are open to everyone and all ages. The services will accommodate those attending appointments, shopping etc. Where possible they will collect passengers from their homes. An information booklet together with timetable is available at the back of the church.
MASS TIMES
Please note Mass times in Oylegate: Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m.; Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m.