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BEREAVEMENT
The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Katie Moran (née O’Connor), Slieve na Gréine, The Ballagh, who passed to her eternal reward on July 2 and was buried in the Ballagh Cemetery on Thursday, July 9. The late Mrs Moran, who was in her 90th year, was the beloved wife of the late John and mother to Aidan, Eamonn, Seán, Mary Eivers and Cathríona O’Sullivan. She is also mourned by her sisters Elizabeth and Mary-Anne and by her brothers Pat and Eddie, her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family as well as by her neighbours and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam dílis.
HURLING 365
Thank you and well done to Shane Reddy, the teachers and principal Darren Nolan and all involved with the 365 Hurling in the Ballagh School. It was a massive success with between 30 to 40 children taking part each week. Before the school closed for the summer holidays they were all given a cert and some refreshments to mark the occasion. A big thank you to all the parents/guardians, coaches, club members and anyone who helped in any way making it such a success. Thanks also to Shaun Murphy for taking the time to attend the training and handing out the certs to the children. The children really enjoyed the past few months and they look forward to 365 Hurling again next year.
SENIOR CAMOGIE
Oulart-The Ballagh senior team, following their win against St Ibar’s Shelmalier, and playing at home in the round-robin of the championship, defeated St Martin’s by 12 points to 10 points last Tuesday night. Their next outing is away to Glynn-Barntown and after that, at home to Rathnure.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh’s second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
FUNDRAISING
Joan Kavanagh and friends are holding a coffee morning in the Crosses, Kilmuckridge on Sunday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in aid of ‘Touched by Suicide’. Admission is only three euro and there will be Door Prizes and a raffle.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage, in these local notes, of their activities, forthcoming events and successes, should contact me, Breda Jacob, by text, email, phone call or written note, no later than 8 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Phone or text 086 1686978. Email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including an item in the Local Notes.
HEALTHY CLUB
Oulart-The Ballagh is officially a part of the GAA Healthy Club Initiative working together as a club and a community on Physical, Mental and Social Health. For information please contact Breda Flood, Healthy Club Officer.