The Ballagh
BEREAVEMENT
The sympathy of the community is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Betty Adams (née Casey), Ballinamonabeg, The Ballagh, who passed to her eternal reward on Saturday, April 13. She was predeceased by her husband Tommy. She is mourned and will be sadly missed by her son Noel, her brothers John, Robert, Jimmy and Matty, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was laid to rest in the Ballagh Cemetery after funeral Mass on Monday, April 15. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
GAA RESULTS AND FIXTURES
Pride of place this week must go to our wonderful under-14 hurlers and their backroom team on their fine displays in the qualifying rounds of Féile on Easter Monday in Monamolin where they defeated St Martin’s, Duffry Rovers and Buffers Alley to reach the semi-final where they overcame a gallant Shelmaliers team on a scoreline of four goals eight points to three points. They will contest the final, versus St Anne’s on Sunday, May 5, in St Patrick’s Park, at 11 a.m. The winners will represent Co. Wexford in Féile na nGael in Cork in June. Oulart-The Ballagh supporters can be relied upon to attend in numbers to cheer on this wonderful group of young players who demonstrate an exciting and intelligent brand of hurling.
In adult championship the seniors drew with Rathnure, our intermediates defeated Ballygarrett and our juniors lost to Oylegate-Glenbrien. The under-nine boys enjoyed a Football Blitz involving themselves, Shamrocks, Blackwater and Bunclody. The under-13 hurlers play Buffers Alley, in championship on Tuesday, April 30, at 7.15 p.m. in Monamolin.
CAMOGIE
The seniors had a good win over Rathnure in the league while the juniors overcame Oylegate. The under-10 players gave a great account of themselves in a blitz. The senior camogie players organised a very successful cake sale in Oulart and the Ballagh over Easter and they would like to express their deep gratitude to everyone who supported it so generously. The spirit of joyful giving is alive and well in the parish.
NURSERY TRAINING
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie ‘Red and Black Play and Stay Nursery’ for boys and girls aged four to five years (born 2014 and 2015) started on Saturday, April 27, 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Registration is €20. Contact Liz Freeman at 087 7560871 for further information.
TRAINING
All GAA and camogie age groups are back in training and the two pitches and the Hurling Wall/astroturf are a hive of activity most evenings. The Walking Track is also being well utilised by the local community as it provides a safe area for young and not-so-young to take a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk, at any time throughout the day and into the evening.
RECENT BIRTHS
Congratulations and best wishes to Elaine and Darren Stamp on the birth of their baby boy Tomás and to Anthony and Marie Storey on the birth of their baby boy, Fionn. Best wishes also to the delighted grandparents.
MAY BUSH PARTY
The third annual Oulart ‘May Bush’ Party will be held at the Bygone Days House of stories, Lower Oulart on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, beginning at 7 p.m.
All are invited to attend this free, informal gathering where traditional refreshments will be served. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring their children, who may, if they wish help to decorate the May Bush with painted egg-shells, ribbons, streamers etc and learn something about the traditions attached to the old Celtic festival of Bealtaine.
It has been suggested that children come in their favourite costume and there will be treats for all. See Oulart Hill Facebook for a photo of last year’s May Bush.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winner, Peggy Breen, who won €86. Thank You for your support. It costs just €2 to play and 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, Tim’s Cafe, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Bolands XL. A Bonus Draw is coming up for Easter.
ACTIVE RETIRED
At a recent meeting of the Ballagh Active Retirement Group a calendar of events for 2019 was drawn up, including a Mid-Week Getaway to Racket Hall Country House Hotel, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, from June 17 to June 20. The all-inclusive price of €235 includes three nights dinner, bed and Breakfast, return Coach travel from the Ballagh, two Day Coach tours to places of interest in the surrounding area and Evening Entertainment.
This trip is open to non-members also and a few seats are still available.If you are interested, please contact chairperson, Mary Fortune at 087 7987766, for further information.