AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymurn SILVER CIRCLE
The first draw in the Silver Circle fundraiser took place in Foley’s Pub in Crossabeg last Friday night. Under the watchful eyes of members of the community centre Project Committee, the Silver Circle Numbers of our first five lucky winners were drawn.
Five prizes of €200 will be distributed this week. Congratulations to all. The December draw will take place on December 21 in ‘The Anvil’ in Ballymurn.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil pub starting at 9 p.m.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Ballymurn Community Gathering will take place on Sunday, December 2 - more details to follow shortly. The Tara Bishop 5K Fun Run will take place on Sunday, January 27, in Ballymurn Everyone welcome.
YOUTH CLUB
Youth club takes place every Friday night in Ballymurn Hall from eight to 10.
GAA CLUB AGM
Crossabeg-Ballymurn GAA Club will have their AGM on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. in the Forge Crossabeg.
CAMOGIE CLUB AGM
Oylegate-Glenbrien camogie club AGM takes place on Saturday, November 24, at 7.30 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. All parents and adult players are encouraged to attend.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to John Cullen Ballylucas of John Cullen Grain on being named tillage farmer of the year at the Zurich Insurance farmer of the Year awards in the Hodson Bay hotel Arklow recently, which included a cash prize of €2,000.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the Parle family on the deaths of Rita’s two uncles Charlie and Martin Murphy Killisk, whose funerals took place in the Ballagh recently. RIP.
Sincere sympathy to Eileen Sludds and family on the death of her husband Artie, whose funeral took place in Ballymurn recently. RIP.
Blackwater TIDY TOWNS AGM
The Blackwater Tidy Towns AGM takes place on Thursday, November 29, at 7 p.m. in Blackwater Hall. Positions available for 2019: Vice-chairperson, treasurer, secretary, Public Relations Officer/Press Officer. Other possible roles: Assistant secretary, Fás/ TÚS Overseer and Co-Ordinator.
COMMUNITY CRAFT DAY
Blackwater’s community craft day is being held in the Blackwater Lodge, Blackwater on Sunday, November 25, from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is an event not to be missed for the finest handmade crafts to view and buy.
We have even more exciting crafts this year. We are featuring fine knitting; crochet adult cardigans; knitted decorations; baby blankets; floral painting; jewellery; christmas baking; home baking; ladies’ hats; scented candles; boxes; natural creams and soaps ceramics; fairy doors; hessian framed pictures scrabble pictures; seaweed pictures; soy and natural based candles fine kiln jewellery; decorative cupcakes; handmade greeting cards; flower arrangements; outdoor plants; wooden framed pictures; horseshoe charms; embroidered T-shirts. Something for everyone.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The under-16 hurlers bounced back from last week’s defeat to record a convincing 2-17 to 0-10 victory to a previously undefeated Ramsgrange side in Pairc Naomh Brid on Sunday, November 11, morning in dry, conditions. Unfortunately James only had 14 players so the game was played with 14 a side. The side again contained a number of our younger players including one of our allowed older players Pad O’Connor and a number of positional changes. Also there was unlimited substitutions so it was a roll on, roll off system.
The first half was again marred by a number of wides from both sides, with Adam Murphy frees keeping our score ticking over. James were leading by one with five minutes to go before our lads made a late scoring spurt, pointing three in a row including an Ollie shot at goal which rose over the bar. James responded to leave the just a minimum between the sides, without having tested Brian Og in the goal with Rían Salmon giving a fine performance at full back.
Our lads started the better off in the second period, two Adam Murphy frees including two nice scores from play from him, one of which was on the sideline. James though stayed in touch putting over two frees before with five minutes gone, Eugene Clarke turned his marker and was heading for goal only to be dragged down, Adam Murphy pointed the resulting free. Then the game changer with 10 gone, a long ball in from Kealan Fikentscher went over the full backs head and Ollie Murphy was on hand to flick to the net. This seemed to settle the lads and St James lost a man with 15 left due to a second yellow card. Our lads were now completely on top and notched on further scores including a Johnny O’Toole goal with seven left, Kealan Fikentscher again being the provider with a long ball in and Johnny on hand to finish to the net. Jimmy, Ollie and an Adam free finished out the match.
If you are looking for any club information make sure and check out our club website for any news blackwater.gaa.ie.
Hard luck to Jack Nobbs (Wing Back), Aaron Culleton (midfield) and Tomás Murphy, who were part of the St Peter’s team which lost out to St Mel’s of Longford in the Seniors Football Championship first round.
The club is currently selling tickets for the Thousand to One draw. Three tickets for €25 so please support as it goes towards the running and development of the club.
The indoor arena is currently available for rent, please contact Lar Lacey if you are looking for a time slot.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha will hold their Enrolment Evening for students entering first year in September 2019 on Tuesday, November 20, from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Please contact us if you have any questions or queries about enrolling your child.
Coláiste an Átha’s annual Christmas Market will take place on Friday, November 30, from six – 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by the TY and LCA students. The students will be selling their own enterprise projects on the night. Coláiste an Átha looks forward to welcoming the local community to our school Gym to browse an array of stalls and games. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy our choir, start your Christmas early and pick from crafts, gifts, confectionery and jewellery sold by our students and local vendors. There’s something for everyone.
Glenbrien GAA NEWS
Congratulations to the Junior Hurlers on their fine win over Cuala of Dublin and well done to Barry Dunne, who was voted player of the match. They have now booked a place in the semi-finals V Graigue Ballycallan of Kilkenny. The game will again be hosted by the Killeedy club in Limerick on December 2 at 2 p.m. Best of luck to the team and mentors.
CAMOGIE CLUB AGM
Oylegate-Glenbrien camogie club AGM takes place on Saturday, November 24, at 7.30 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. All parents and adult players are encouraged to attend.
THANK YOU
very big thank you to all those who supporte the cchurchgate collection in Oylegate and Glen- brien for Down Syndrome – the total raised was €223.50 for Glenbrien and €259.96 for Oylegate.
BINGO
Please come along and join us for a fun evening of bingo on Thursday night in Mernagh’s at 9 p.m. all proceeds from the extra sheet go towards Glenbrien parish funds. Thanks to John Mernagh and staff for this.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
This year’s Christmas party for senior citizens will take place on Sunday the 16th of of December in the Old School Centre at the moment there are committee member going round distributing invitations please contact the parish office or any member of the group if you have not received an invitatiion over the next two weeks and we will get one to you.
Oulart COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha, Kilmuckridge will hold its Enrolment Evening for students entering First year in September 2019, on tonight, Tuesday, November 20, from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Please contact the school if you have any questions or queries about enrolling your child. (087 7857331).
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.
FAMILY NOTICES
I you would like these Notes to include details of your family births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries and achievements etc. please supply the relevant details by phone, text, email or written note to Breda Jacob (086 1686978) or email mickjacobjr@ yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including such items in the Local Notes.
OULART TEXT ALERT
Oulart Text Alert will work successfully with the active input of all its members and every member of the Oulart-The
Ballagh community. Your actions and support will ensure its success. Don’t leave it to others. Please report all suspicious activity to Enniscorthy Gardaí at 053 9242580 or to a member of the Gardaí known to you.
FIRST RESPONDERS
The Community First Responders Group is now live in Oulart and the Ballagh, assisting the National Ambulance Service. The group was featured in an article and photograph in last week’s local papers.
RACE TO BE MAYOR
The GAA Mayoral Election Campaign is well under way and the next few weeks will see lots of fundraising activities organised for the candidates.
On Saturday, November 24, Phil’s team will hold a Variety Show in Oulart Hill Bar, beginning at 9 p.m. and on the following day, Sunday the 25th they will host Lunch in Oulart Community Centre, midday to 2 p.m. Later that night, bingo will take place in Oulart Community Centre.
On December 1 Martin ‘Sponger’ Fortune’s team will hold ‘ Come Dine with me’ in the Ballagh Community Centre while on December 2, 9 and 16 Phil’s team will hold bingo. As this year is the 25th Anniversary of Oulart-The Ballagh winning their first Senior Hurling Title (1994) Phil’s team will launch a Souvenir Calendar in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, December 15. And if you want to buy a real Christmas Tree to support Sponger’s Mayoral campaign, please place your order with Declan at 087 3456523.
The two candidates’ teams also have raffle tickets circulating, with valuable prizes on offer. 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.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winner of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot – Sara Steacy – who won €133. Entry envelopes are available from local businesses and from the school.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Scoil Mochua’s annual calendar will be launched on Friday, November 23. This Calendar, featuring the current pupils is a must for families and will form a lovely keepsake to recall ‘the happiest days’ of the youngsters.
SCOUTS’ CAKE SALE
A Church Gate cake sale, to raise funds for the 22nd Wexford Oulart Scout Group, will take place, in Oulart and the Ballagh this coming weekend, November 24/25. Your support would be greatly appreciated and donations of baked goods would be very welcome. Please contact Siobhán at 086 0792160.
LOCAL PLACE NAME PROJECT
Some 22nd Wexford Cub Scouts have been working on a community project on local place names, called Meitheal Logainm. It’s an online project inviting people to enter local names of fields, lanes, crossroads etc. into a national database, as an opportunity to preserve and share the minor placenames in their native areas.
We are inviting the community to come along any time between 4.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. next Wednesday, November 21, at the Bygone Days house in Lower Oulart, where they can share their local knowledge of place names with us. We are looking for anything that would not be found on a normal map eg. the name that a field or lane may have been called locally. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday and anyone looking for more information can contact Trisha Wiltshire at 086 3080403 or check out Meitheal.logainm.ie.