AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymurn MASS TIMES
Mass Times for All Saints Day Friday, November 1: 10 a.m.
Mass Times for All Souls Day Saturday, November 2: 8.15 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE.
The Ferrycarrig five mile road race, sponsored by Sheridan.ie will take place on Sunday, January 5, midday, details regarding registration will be announced soon.
TABLE QUIZ
Crossabeg-Ballymurn LGFC are having a table quiz on Friday, October 25, at 9 p.m. in Mernagh’s of Oylegate. So come along and exercise those brain cells.
COUCH TO 5K
Don’t forget every Wednesday evening in Olygate GAA pitch at 7.15 p.m. Beginners running group and walkers group. Everyone welcome.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto results: 12, 14, 15 and 26 No winner, No match-three winners. Lucky Dips: Pádraig and Oisin Foley Mary McDonald Next jackpot €10,000.
Congratulations to our Intermediate Footballers, who beat Naomha Eanna in the semi-final in extra time. No date has been set for the final yet.
KNITTER KNATTERS
Ballymurn Knitter Knatters meet every Wednesday morning in the club room of the hall. Everyone welcome.
Blackwater COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING
This Friday, October 25, a coffee morning will be held in the Blackwater Lodge from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Irish Kidney Association. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
COMMUNITY CRAFT DAY
Crafters get ready. The date for this year’s community craft day in Blackwater is Sunday, November 24.
If you’re interested in taking a table contact Yvonne through the Blackwater Lodge. We are always looking for new and exciting products but we welcome the artists who continue to support our craft day each year. Book your table early.
SCOIL NAOMH BRÍDE
Scoil Naomh Bríde will be open 50 years in January 2020. A meeting will be held in the school hall on Thursday, October 24, at 7.30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this meeting to put forward ideas and discuss how we will mark the golden anniversary.
COLÁISTE AN ÁTHA
Coláiste an Átha will host their annual open night for fifth and sixth class students on Thursday, October 24. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Ms Martin will speak to parents and guardians in her Principal’s address at 6.45 p.m.
GAA CLUB NOTES
The year is starting to quieten down now as the under-15s were unlucky to lose out to Rathnure by five points. Even though the scoreline suggests different the lads were the better team throughout and were unlucky to lose out.
Congratulations to Denis and Siobhán Carroll on the birth of Michael Donnacha Carroll. Between the Carrolls and the Curran’s they will be making up over half our teams in the years to come.
Senan Lillis made an excellent find during the week. An oral history by the late club vice-president and former chairman Seán Ormonde of the GAA. He discusses his involvement in the GAA as a football and hurling player, coach, and administrator. The link to the interview is available on the club website.
The indoor arena is currently available for booking for the winter. Contact Lar Leacy to book 087 9162609.
ANY NEWS?
Would everyone connected with groups, asssociation etc in the Blackwater Parish please consider putting up notifications in the local newspaper. We are one of the few parishes that dont keep everyone informed of events, results of draws, enrollments upcoming and important events.All notices need to be sent via email to blackwaternotes@gmail.com on the Thursday evening by 9 p.m. before publication every Tuesday or if email is not available please call Clare at 086 8386242. Many of our parishioners are not on social media or email and rely on the paper to keep them up todate.
Oulart& TheBallagh SILVER JUBILEE
It’s hard to believe that 25 years have elapsed since Oulart-The Ballagh senior hurlers made the break-through and won the first of their Co. senior titles on October 16, 1994. And to prove that that success wasn’t a flashin-the-pan they repeated the feat the following year and have been trail-blazers ever since. It is also worth noting that it is 50 years since the modern club first competed in senior ranks (1969). Oulart-The Ballagh teams and mentors of the 1994/1995 era will be presented to the attendance at the county final in Wexford Park on Sunday, October 27.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Twelve members recently enjoyed a three-day trip to Belfast. Travelling by train, the group visited the Titanic Centre and the SS Nomadic, which was a tender ship for Titanic. A bus tour of the city was also undertaken, seeing all the well known places that were in the news over the years. Belfast City Hall was also visited, and of course a little shopping done.
The Oulart Group was founded 10 years ago, and to mark the occasion a celebration is being planned for December, which will be an evening meal in a Wexford Hotel followed by a Christmas show in Wexford Opera House. Bus transport will be provided. Anyone interested should contact Mary O’Grady at 087 9361325, or Hugh Coleman at 087 6166647 immediately as we must have numbers in order to book tickets.
We would also encourage new members to come join us, call to Oulart Community Centre any Tuesday between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. for information, or contact above numbers.
PARENTS’ COUNCIL
The AGM of Scoil Mochua’s parents’ council was held in late September and the following officers were elected for the 2019/2020 school year: Marianne Cooney (chairperson), Jennifer Parkin (vice-chairperson), Annie Morton (secretary), Pauline Moore (Assistant secretary), Michelle Butler (treasurer), Breda Walsh (Assistant treasurer), Daniel Griffin (PRO).Parents/ Guardians, who are interested in helping at parents’ association events should contact any of the above – named officers.
HALLOWE’EN HIKE
On October 23, 24th or 25th (weather permitting) pupils and staff of Scoil Mochua will dress up in traditional Hallowe’en costumes and do a circuit of the village while on their annual fundraising Hallowe’en Hike. Sponsorship cards have been distributed and all funds generated will be greatly appreciated and used to provide necessary educational resources for the local primary school.
HALLOWE’EN PUMPKIN
Family and individual competitors in the carved Pumpkin competition should bring their entries to school on Wednesday the 23rd or Thursday, October 24, and they must be brought home on the Friday of the holidays.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Ministers of the Word are reminded to collect their rota from the sacristy. Pauline Rice and
Kathryn O’Dowd are the readers on duty in St Patrick’s Church, Oulart on the weekend of October 26/27. Marie Prendergast and Emer Swords will read at Masses for November 1.Joan Doyle and Johnny Masterson are scheduled to read on weekend November 2/3.
CASH FOR CLOBBER
A Clothes Collection in aid of Scoil Mochua will take place on Tuesday, November 5. Please leave bags at the school gate before 9.30 a.m. Clean clothing, curtains, paired shoes, belts and handbags are the items sought.
SHOE-BOX APPEAL
Scoil Mochua will be organising the annual Shoe-Box Appeal, for children in Eastern Europe and Africa. Filled boxes should be brought to the school by Monday, November 4. Leaflets have been distributed detailing the items suitable for inclusion in the boxes. A donation of €4 should be included for each box to cover administration costs.
BINGO
Bingo has recommenced in Oulart Community Centre and, depending on the level of support, will continue on Sunday nights, beginning at 8 p.m. Young and not – so – young enjoy the bingo sessions that are over reasonably early, in the newly decorated premises. Various local community groups and organisations intend using the bingo to raise funds for their own particular cause. For details please contact the chairperson of Oulart Community Centre, Martin Dempsey.
CRAFT FAIR
Oulart Community Centre will host a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday, December 1, from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. If you would like to book a stall, or for further information, please contact Theresa at 086 8227077.
CAMOGIE FUNDRAISER
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club is hosting a ‘Look GoodFeel Good’ Day on Sunday,
November 24, in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be various demonstrations and a Fashion Show throughout the afternoon as well as numerous stands and artisan foods on display around the room. Anyone wishing to take a stand should contact Kathryn at 087 2538105 as soon as possible.
GAA LOTTO
The lotto draw takes place every two weeks and while the jackpot is still intact there is a prize-fund in excess of 14,000 euro awaiting a lucky winner. Tickets are available from club members and local businesses. Tickets cost a mere two euro each and there are five Luck Dip prizes of €30 to be won in each draw. Recent winners of Lucky Dip Prizes include Peter Doyle, Eddie O’Dowd, Jimmy Nolan, Jacqui Doran and Nicola Stamp.
OULART ICA
The October meeting of Oulart ICA was held on Monday the 21st in Oulart Community Centre. Arrangements were made for the guild members to enter the Federation table quiz, in Rochford’s Lounge, Camross, on Thursday the 24th. New members are always welcome to join Oulart ICA.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot organisers congratulate its latest winner-Daniel Sinnott – who gets €133. The next draw will be held on October 21. Entry envelopes are available from local businesses.
THE BALLAGH SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to our recent winner Lucy O’Toole winning €83. Thank you for your continued 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, Dick Britton PVC Ltd., The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Bolands XL Your support is greatly appreciated.
Glenbrien GAA CLUB AGM
The AGM for adult and underage sections of the GAA club will take place on Sunday, November 3, at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse – we look forward to seeing you there.
CRAFT FAIR 2019
The annual Oylegate-Glenbrien craft fair will be held in Oylegate Community Centre on Sunday, November 17, from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Tables €20 each. Exhibitors from Oylegate and Glenbrien parish will be given first preference. A certain number of tables will be assigned for TY students Mini-Companies and again first preference will be given to students from Oylegate and Glenbrien, who should book before November 8. To book a table please phone 087 6617527.
Oylegate TABLE QUIZ
Crossabeg-Ballymurn LGFC are having a table quiz on Friday, October 25, at 9 p.m. in Mernagh’s lounge, Oylegate. So come along and exercise those brain cells and support the ladies.
CRAFT FAIR 2019
The annual Oylegate-Glenbrien craft fair will be held in Oylegate Community Centre on Sunday, November 17, from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Tables €20 each. Exhibitors from Oylegate and Glenbrien parish will be given first preference. A certain number of tables will be assigned for TY students Mini-Companies and again first preference will be given to students from Oylegate and Glenbrien, who should book before November 8. To book a table please phone 087 6617527.
GAA CLUB AGM
The AGM for adult and underage sections of the GAA club will take place on Sunday, November 3, at 5 p.m. in the clubhouse – we look forward to seeing you there.
CAMOGIE
Best of luck to the under-16 camogie team who will play in the county final on Monday, October 28.
BABY/TODDLER GROUP
Baby and Toddler Group gatheringevery Tuesday (Term-Time) in Glenbrien Old School Centre from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is an opportunity for young children and their carers (parents/grandparents/childminders) to meet. For more information, Contact Claire Atkinson 087 1373579. Looking forward to seeing you there for a cuppa, a chat and a play.
BINGO IN MERNAGHS
The bingo in Mernaghs is now being run to raise much needed funds for the local Tidy Towns, bingo commences at 9.15 on a Thursday night and all support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.