Oulart

BEREAVEMENT

The sympathy of the community is extended to Stasia Finn and to the Finn and Hartley families on the death of her brother Tom Hartley (Ballinclare, Glenmore), on October 19. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam.

Condolences also to the family and friends of the late Martin and Charlie Murphy, Killisk, The Ballagh, who were buried in the Ballagh Cemetery, after funeral Mass on Friday, October 26. They are mourned by their sisters Stasia, Josie and Lil and their brother Pat. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

THE LATE TOM NEVILLE

Tom Neville, who passed to his eternal reward on October 19, was held in high esteem by the people of our parish and will be fondly remembered for his managerial input into Oulart-The Ballagh’s first win in the Wexford senior hurling championship in 1994 and in the following year and again in 1997.

The Fethard-on-sea native, who was resident in Carlow when he began his involvement with Oulart-The Ballagh, brought his intelligence and experience, together with his unrivalled skill as a player and man-manager, to the job of guiding the men in red and black to championship glory.

He is mourned by his devoted wife Annie and daughter Mary, his sisters Stais and Kathleen, extended family and a wide circle of friends. He was buried in Clonaslee, Co. Laois on Monday the 22nd after funeral Mass in Carlow Cathedral. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam dílis. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

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 For security reasons and to maintain their privacy, their names will not be published unless requested by themselves or their next-of-kin.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.

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.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Joan Doyle and Johnny Masterson will read at Masses on November 1. Nuala Mythen and Linda Masterson are on reading duty on the weekend November 4 to be followed by Breda Jacob and Angela Lawless on November 11. Maeve Whelan and Noel Doyle will read on weekend of November 18 and Kathryn O’Dowd and Pauline Rice are on reading duty on the last weekend of November.

RACE TO BE MAYOR

The GAA Mayoral Election is well under way and the next few months will see lots of fundraising activities organised for the candidates. Phil Redmond’s team are running a Card Drive on Sunday, November 4, in Oulart Hill Bar, beginning at 8 p.m. and Martin ‘Spomger’ Fortune’s team have organised a Breakfast Morning in the Ballagh Community Centre from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., on Sunday, November 4. We would encourage as many as possible to support the events as all the proceeds go to Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club. Please follow the Facebook page for more details.

DOWN SYNDROME COLLECTION

The Wexford branch of Down Syndrome Ireland will hold its annual church – gate collection in Oulart on 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 continued generous support is, as always, appreciated.

SHOE-BOX APPEAL

Once again, Scoil Mochua will be taking part in the Christmas Shoe-Box appeal. All boxes should be returned to the school as soon as possible but no later than Monday, November 5, at 2.40 p.m.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to the most recent winner of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot – Joanne Kennedy-who won €124. The next draw will be held on Monday, October 29, when a ‘fangtastic’ Hallowe’en Hamper will be up for grabs.

CFR GOING LIVE

The Oulart 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.

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.