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ACTIVE RETIRED
Twenty – two members from the Ballagh Active Retirement travelled to Youghal in June for a four-day stay. It was a packed few days with excursions to Dungarvan, Ardmore, Lismore, Mount Mellary and a shopping trip to Cork. Over the next couple of months, more outings are planned. These include Altamont Gardens, Carlow shopping centre, Kilmore Quay, Our Lady’s Island, an over night stay to Knock, The Arboretum and Rathwood. In August, we will be celebrating 10 years as a group, in Bob’s Bar with dinner, music and spot prizes. We hope that most, if not all of our members can attend this special occasion.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
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 GAA 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.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Oulart-The Ballagh Commu- nity First Responders will hold a church-gate collection in Oulart and the Ballagh on the weekend of August 11/12. Your usual generous response is anticipated.
BINGO FOR CFR
For the next couple of weeks, Tuesday night’s Bingo in Bob’s Bar will benefit the local CFR unit. Chance your luck and support a good cause at the same time.
MEDAL PRESENTATION
Liz Ormonde, Coiste na nÓg chairperson and PRO sends the following three reports: A massive thank you to everyone who attended the Medal Presentation last Tuesday evening for the victorious Rackard League Team in Oulart Community Centre.
It was a wonderful occasion and a fantastic achievement for the boys to win this wonderful competition which was started back in the 1950s. The first time Oulart and the Ballagh schools won it was in 1963 and the last time was 21 years ago till this year 2018.
What a great accomplishment for the boys and a huge big thank you to all the trainers/mentors/ teachers who were involved with this successful team of boys, from the club and the schools. The boys were very proud and excited receiving their medals, all worthy winners, for the commitment and dedication that they all give for their club and schools wearing the Red and Black.
A big thank you to Jimmy Prendergast and Shaun Murphy for presenting the medals to the boys and well done to everyone who was involved with helping before and on the night, making it a very special for the boys and all their families. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.
UNDERAGE HURLING
Fixtures: Wednesday, August 1, under-13s play round seven at home v Naomh Eanna at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, August 2, under-15s play Round six away v Davidstown-Courtnacuddy at 7.30 p.m. Monday, August 6, the under-17s play Round six at home v Ballynastragh Gael’s at 7.30 p.m. Thursday the ninth under-15s play Round seven at home v Monageer-Boolavogue at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, August 16, under-17s play Round seven away V Craanford at 6.30 p.m.
CAMOGIE NEWS
The under-eight girls played in the Margret O’Leary inaugural Tournament last Saturday in Buffers Alley. A huge well done to Buffers Alley for organising this lovely day in honour of Mrs O’Leary with an under-eight camogie Tournament in her memory. Six Clubs took part, Buffers Alley, Oulart-The Ballagh, St Patrick’s, Camolin, Monageer-Boolavogue, Fern’s, St Aidan’s, and Ballinastragh Gaels. All the girls had a brilliant day and it was a fitting tribute to a remarkable and wonderful lady who was club president till her passing in July 2017.
A big thank you to Buffers Alley camogie club and to Una Lacey, Margaret’s granddaughter for presenting medals to all the girls. All the underage camogie players are busy training and playing matches. We will give details of fixtures next week.