AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Blackwater 200 CLUB
The 200 Club monthly winners for August are Scoil Naomh Bríd and Niamh Lacey who each receive €100.
GAA NOTES
Hard luck to the minor hurlers who lost out in the premier semi-final to Harriers by three points. In probably the minors best performance of the year, the lads came up just short against a what must be said was an excellent Faythe Harriers outfit. The lads had star performers all over the field with all of them fighting for every last ball and were in the game all the way up till the end.
We played with the wind in the first half and hit three quick wides in the first few minutes before Pad scored a free. Unfortunately what was the Harriers first attack a long ball in was caught by the corner forward and he ran through to lash it to the net. They pointed quickly after to lead by three but our lads started to grow into the game and we had a goal chance of our own when Mossy was unlucky to knock the ball wide. He pointed a minute later while Pad knocked over a 65 and free to level the game with 16 still left on the clock.
Bryan Mooney did well to catch the next ball to pass to Pad, who scored before Harriers got their first point in 13 minutes to level again. They followed that up to take the lead before our lads scored five points in a row. Pad knocked over two frees before an outstanding Johnny O’Toole run resulted in him getting a score before Mossy and Pad frees had us leading by three with three minutes left. Unfortunately two quick sucker punches had us behind at the break, with the Harriers working two goals. Pad notched over a free to leave us just two behind but facing a stiff wind.
With our lads facing that wind, we had to up our performance again and we did just that as we were level with seven minutes just gone with the ever reliable Pad knocking over frees. Harriers did manage to win a penalty but Adam Cullen was more than up to the task in saving it out for a 65. With Harriers moving three in front, we needed to keep in touching distance and Pad knocked a free over the black spot. What we really needed though was a goal and we got a break. A high ball into the box fumbled around and the goal scorer from the quarter final victory Brian Óg reacted the quickest to pull to the net resulting in a deafaning roar from the massive Blackwater crowd. Our tails were up and then the score of the day, Ross Berry won the puc out played a brilliant pass to Feidhlim and the captain made a superb run to strike over the bar.
Two points up and we were winning the puc outs and seemed to drive on for the last eight minutes. Unfortunately though yet again, another sucker punch, the Harriers goaled at the right time to put them up by one point. They followed this up with some excellent scores and with only one minute left, Pad won a free which he put over. With time running out, we needed some- thing special and while we did win a free deep into injury time, unfortunately it was too far out for Pad to get the ball to the net, his shot being well saved.
The grand opening of our indoor arena takes place on October 7 at midday with a special guest to open the arena, current Wexford Hurling manager Davy FitGerald. There will be a marquee with refreshments for supporters and well wishers. Make sure and come down to support.
CHARITY HUNT CANTER
The Killinick Harriers are having a charity fun ride starting at 9.30 a.m. in Ballycogley on October 7. Last horses out at 1 p.m., all jumps will be optional, proceeds to ASK and Mayglass National School.
Glenbrien GAA SYNDICATE DRAW
GAA syndicate draw winners of €100 for Sept were Peter/Celia Nolan and Patrick Mahon Rahale, next draw is October 30.
COUNTY CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to our great under-13 team who won a hard fought county final against a gallant Rathnure team, the game went to extra time and the boys did themselves and their manager proud.
SEMI-FINALS
Having won a close quarter final match against the Shelmaliers our senior hurlers will play Naomh Eanna in our club’s first senior semi-final since 1963. The game is on Sunday, October 7, in Wexford park at 3 p.m.
Our Junior B team had a well deserved win over the Martins to also qualify for the semi-finals. This game is on Saturday, October 6, in Monamolin at 2 p.m.
We wish both teams and mentors the best of luck and we hope the parish will come out in great numbers to support the teams.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community Centre is Sunday, October 14. Music on the night is by Teddy and Cathal Barry, who make a welcome return. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. and admission is €8. Come along for a lovely night of music and dance by this talented duo.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Thursday night in Mernaghs in Oylegate. A great fun night guarranteed for all – money raised on the extra sheet goes to Glenbrien Parish Group. Please support this fun night while helping to raise funds for out community.
Oulart GET WELL WISHES
Best wishes for a speedy return to full health to the people from the area who are sick at home or in hospital. For security reasons and to maintain their privacy, their names will not be published unless requested by themselves or their next-of-kin. Don’t forget that on the First Friday of every month the Rosary will be recited in St Mochua’s Church, at 7.30 p.m. for the intentions of the sick of the parish. Everyone is welcome to attend.
FIRST COMMUNION ENROLMENT
‘Do this in memory’ is a parish based programme of preparation for First Communion, centred in the parish celebration of the Sunday Eucharist and in the home. Following a meeting in the schools of the parents/guardians of the First Communion classes on Monday, October 1, the enrolment for candidates will take place on Sunday, October 7, at 10 a.m. Mass in Oulart and at 11 a.m. Mass in the Ballagh.
HEALTHY CLUB PROJECT
Some places are still available on the ‘Get Strong Live Long’ sixweek exercise programme for older adults. Sinéad Ronan will be the fitness instructor and the first class will be held on Wednesday, October 3, at 8 p.m. This initiative is being promoted by Breda Flood, Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, Healthy Club Officer.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit is always looking for new members. Anyone interested in joining can do so by contacting Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484). Follow Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit on Facebook.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
The Sawdust Inn will host Open Mic Nights, for eight weeks, starting on Thursday, October 27, with the proceeds going to the Community First Responder Unit. Music will be by Teresa and the Stars.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winner of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot – Mary Foley – who won €104. The next draw will be held on Monday, October 8.
MARTIN STOREY TOURNAMANT
This under-14 Tournament will run for six weeks, with the first round to be played on Sunday, October 14, and the finals to take place in Oulart on November 25.
Eighteen teams are competing this year and the fixtures for Oulart-The Ballagh are as follows:
Sunday, October 14, Home to Ferns, St Aidan’s; Sunday, October 21, Away to Rapparees; to be followed by Home to Rathgarogue-Cushinstown; Away to St Anne’s and Home to Our Lady’s Island/St Fintan’s.
Starting time for all matches is 11 a.m.
For further information please contact Willie Cleary (Wexford GAA Coaching Office) 087 6072101 or Liz Freeman 087 7560871 (Oulart-The Ballagh Coiste na nÓg)
365 HURLING
365 Hurling takes place in the the Ballaghkeene NS every Wednesday, weather permitting. Children from first class to sixth class are all invited to take part, doing fundamental movement and hurling skills from 8 a.m. to 8.50 a.m. before school. If you need more information please do not hesitate to contact the school principal, Mr Darren Nolan or Shane Reddy, Club Coaching Officer.
UNDER-17 COUNTY FINAL
Best of luck to Oulart-The Ballagh under-17 hurlers and management, in the county final against Cloughbawn, on Saturday, October 6, at 12.30 p.m. in St Patrick’s Park. Let’s hope that they can bring home another underage county final victory to add to the under-13 and Rackard League titles that were won earlier in the year.
It promises to be a busy Saturday for Oulart-The Ballagh supporters as the senior camogie county final takes place in Bellefield at 3 p.m. on the same day.
SENIOR CAMOGIE FINAL
Well done to Oulart-The Ballagh Senior camogie team on their victory over St Ibar’s, Shelmaliers in the Co. semi-final, which they won on a scoreline of three goals 11 points to five points. Team and management are wished the best of luck in the county final against reigning champions, St Martin’s on Sunday, October 6, in Bellefield, at 3 p.m.
LUCKY-DIP WINNERS
Oulart-The Ballagh Club lotto, which runs every two weeks, has a prize-fund in excess of €9,000. Tickets at €2 are available from local businesses and from club promoters. The €30, lucky-dip winners on September 24 were Dennis Morton, Colette McRedmond, Stephen and Mary Doyle, Ciara O’Sullivan and Irene Hayden.
CLUB DEVELOPMENT
The club development is moving along well and the astroturf and Hurling Wall is now started and all going well it will be up and running by the end of November and ready for winter training. A small pitch for the young players below the top pitch is also being developed. The lower complex is finished with four dressing rooms and a gym and the club would like to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the Development Fund for the past two years.
Oylegate SOCIAL DANCING
The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community Centre is Sunday, October 14. Music on the night is by Teddy and Ca- thal Barry, who make a welcome return. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. and admission is €8. Come along for a lovely night of music and dance by this talented duo.
CLOTHING COLLECTION
Oylegate NS are having a black bag collection of clothes, sheets, bags, pairs of shoes on Monday, October 15. You can leave your bags at the school the week before or on the morning before 9.30 a.m. Thank you.
GAA DRAW WINNERS
GAA syndicate draw winners of €100 for Sept were Peter/Celia Nolan and Patrick Mahon Rahale, next draw is October 30.
COUNTY CHAMPS
Congratulations to our great under-13 team who won a hard fought county final against a gallant Rathnure team, the game went to extra time and the boys did themselves and their manager proud.
SEMI-FINALISTS
Having won a close quarter final match against the Shelmaliers our senior hurlers will play Naomh Eanna in our clubs first senior semi-final since 1963, the game is on Sunday, October 7, in Wexford park at 3 p.m.
Our Junior B team had a well deserved win over the Martins to also qualify for the semi-finals, this game is on Saturday, October 6, in Monamolin at 2 p.m.
We wish both teams and mentors the best of luck and we hope the parish will come out in great numbers to support the teams.
FOLK GROUP
Oylegate Folk Group are inviting NEW MEMBERS to join them (singers and instrumentalists). If you are interested please contact Maura at 087 9332717.
THURSDAY BINGO
Bingo every Thursday night in Mernagh’s Lounge, Oylegate at 9 p.m. The next 10 weeks raffle are in aid of the Glenbrien Church Funds. Please come along and support this cause while having a fun night out. A great excuse to catch up with friends while fundraising at the same time.
SUNDAY BINGO
Bingo continues in the Slaney Inn on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. with many cash prizes on offer. Oylegate United FC 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.
LOCAL LINK
Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for the rural communities of County 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.