Blackwater

SONGBOOK AND CD NOW AVAILABLE

Songs of sea tragedies, hurling matches and local heroes are among the tracks on a new double audio CD which accompanies the 72-page songbook ‘By Land and Sea – Songs of Blackwater and Beyond’ which was officially launched in the Blackwater Lodge Hotel on December 1.

This compilation of songs, recitations and poetry from the Blackwater area and its immediate environs were collected by local ballad enthusiasts during 2019 under the watchful eye of traditional singer and traditional arts specialist, Aileen Lambert, Project Facilitator. The project features 27 individuals performing 33 separate songs and recitations. The project was supported by the Wayside Players Drama Group and Wexford County Council Arts Department via the Creative Communities Scheme.

The songbook and double CD is now available from Suttons Supermarket, Blackwater and the Trading Post, Ballinamona, The Ballagh at a cost of €15. Alternatively contact Aileen Lambert at 087 7552593 to receive a copy by post or send to a relative for Christmas.

GAA CLUB NEWS

The Michael Murphy Parish League takes place this St. Stephen’s Day with the first game at 11am in the pitch. A big crowd is expected so make sure and support.

A massive well done to Tomas Murphy Ross Berry and kealan Fikentscher and the St. Peter’s College team who won the senior hurling league.

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.