TheBallagh

BINGO

The Ballagh Boxing Club will benefit from the bingo that will be held in Bob’s Bar, The Ballagh, starting on Tuesday, January 14, at 9 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to the most recent winner, Ailbhe Nolan on winning €68. Thank you to all participants 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.

CRAFT MEETING

A group of local people, interested in traditional crafts, meet every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Snug, in Marty’s Bar, Oulart. All craft workers are welcome to attend. Contact Teresa Lee at 086 3957896 for further information.

OPERATION TRANSFORMATION

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club, through its Healthy Club Officer, Breda Flood has signed up, once again for the RTÉ Operation Transformation ‘Ireland Lights Up’ that was so successful in 2019.

Beginning on Monday, January 13, and continuing till February 24, the lights at the Upper Pitch will be on Monday nights from 7 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. to enable walkers/runners to participate. People are asked to sign-in so that the numbers taking part can be recorded.

BAPTISMS IN THE PARISH

Oulart and Ballaghkeene Baptism dates for 2020 have been published and will take place on Saturdays at midday or 4 p.m. Three weeks’ notice is required. Application forms are available from P Lacey for the Ballagh (086 3030492) and M Davis for Oulart, Tuesdays 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., phone 053 9136139.