The Ballagh
RACE TO BE MAYOR
Oulart-The Ballagh’s ‘Race to be Mayor’ is up and running, with various fundraising activities planned for the next few months. Events for the week ahead include a ‘Breakfast Morning’ in the Ballagh Community Centre on Sunday, November 4, 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., organised by Martin ‘ Sponger’ Fortune’s team. Phil Redmond’s team will hold a Card Drive in the Oulart Hill Bar, on Sunday night November 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated, as all funds raised go to the local GAA club to help it continue the great work that it does in providing recreational facilities and opportunities for youngsters and people of all ages.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
A Christmas Fair will be held in the Ballagh Community Centre on Sunday, November 18, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone interested in having a Table at the Christmas Fair (at a cost of €20) is asked to contact Bessie Kehoe at 087 2358835.The proceeds will go towards refurbishment of the hall.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage 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.
THE BALLAGH BOXING CLUB
Training resumes in the Ballagh on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for underage boxers and beginners.
SPLIT-THE-POT
It costs just €2 to play and entry envelopes can be found in all local businesses: Tim’s Chipper, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Boland’s XL Thanks to everyone who support this fundraiser.
CFR GOING LIVE
The Oulart-The Ballagh Unit of Community First Responders will be going live on Friday, November 2, seven nights a week and all day at weekends, assisting the National Ambulance Service, on a totally voluntary basis.
SCÓR NA NÓG
The GAA Scór Talent competition celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. As usual the Co. Wexford underage competitions take place in November and once again Oulart Community Centre will host one of the county semi-finals. Members of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, camogie and Handball Clubs, who are under-17 on January 1, 2019, are eligible to compete in Solo Singing, Recitation, Music Group, Ballad Group, Figure Dancing, set dancing, Novelty Act and table quiz. Carrig-on-Bannow will host the first semi-final, featuring clubs from the Wexford and New Ross Districts, on Friday, November 16, while clubs from the Enniscorthy and Gorey Districts will compete in Oulart on Saturday, November 17.
Registration of competitors will begin at 7 p.m. and the stage competitions get under way at 7.30 p.m. The county final will take place in Clonroche on Saturday, November 24. The Scór table quiz will be held in St Martin’s on Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m. Parents/Guardians of boys and girls who would like to represent Oulart-The Ballagh should contact Breda Jacob (086 1686978).
PRIMARY SCHOOL SUCCESS
Well done to the Rackard League Football team from the primary schools of Oulart and the Ballagh on winning the Enniscorthy District Final, Roinn C against Marshalstown-Castledockrell and following that, they defeated Ballygarrett in the county semi-final on a scoreline of three goals seven points to one goal seven points. Well done to the panel of players and to the teachers in charge, Ms Delaney and Mr McDonald. The details of the county final are yet to be finalised.
MARTIN STOREY TOURNAMENT
The under-14 boys had another good win in the Tournament on October 21 when they defeated Rapparees in Round two on a scoreline of 3-7 to 1-7. The team and management are wished the best of luck in the next match against Rathgarogue-Cushinstown.
CHURCH-GATE COLLECTION
The Wexford branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will hold its annual church-gate collection in the Ballagh this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 3, and four. All money collected will stay in the Wexford branch to benefit all the children and adult members. Your usual generous support would be greatly appreciated.