Boolavogue
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy is extended from all in Boolavogue to the relatives and friends of he late Mylie Ryan, Kilcormac, who died on Sunday, January 22. His removal from the residence of his niece, Sheila Whelan, Ballyorley, to St Patrick’s church, Oulart, took place on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m., followed by Requiem Mass at midday. His remains were interred in Oulart afterwards. He is survived by his sisters Dolly and Joan, brothersin-law Tony, Eddie and Charlie, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Boolavogue National School will host an enrolment night for parents who wish to enrol their children to start in September this year. It will take place on Tuesday, January 31, at 7.30 p.m. in the school. Only the parents need attend on the night and they are asked to please bring along the child’s birth certificate and their baptism cert if they have one.
BOG RUN
The eight teams taking part in this year’s ‘Biggest Loser’ fundraiser are training strong in preparation for the first event, the ‘Bog Run’ which will take place on Sunday, February 5.
The team leaders, Colin Hawkins, Colm O’Loughlin, Chris Daly, Stephen Murphy, Peter Mernagh, Órla Gahan and Breda Sweeney, Morgan Gahan and Niall Finn have been putting their teams through their paces with Órla and Breeda’s team from Knocknasceach-Tinnacross-Oulartard hot favourites to win this event. They will have home advantage as the ‘bog-run’ starts at Jim Gahan’s, Tinnacross.
Don’t forget that the club’s walking track lights are lit from 5.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening to help teams to train. There is also circuit training organised in the club’s gym each Friday for participants.
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST
On Saturday, February 4, Caroline Farrington is due to read at the Vigil Mass in St Cormcac’s with Leila Breen reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning. Ann Whelan will be helping to distribute Communion at the Vigil Mass and Gaye Gahan is the Minister of the Eucharist on duty at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 5.
SOCCER NEWS
A very good weekend for the underage teams last weekend with plenty of goals and excitement. The under-13s were at home to a very skilled Campile side who had around 80% of the possession in the first half. Despite this pressure and thanks to the excellence of Sophie Kirwin between the posts, they kept denying the visitors any score. Our lads were dangerous on the break and after hitting some shots inches wide and hitting the upright, it was inevitable that they would score and Christophe Jordan-Kelly and Sam Tyrrell had them 2-0 close to the break. Just before half-time, Campile were awarded a penalty and went into the second half trailing 2-1.
Superb play from Matt Gahan at mid-field and Éanna Swords in defence kept a supply of quality passes to the forwards and Bobby McKeown found the net twice from Joe Ivory assists. Joe himself also scored, tucking away a great free kick. But Campile never gave up and with only minutes remaining were only trailing by one goal. Sophie Kirwin kept her cool and marshalled the defence faultlessly to give our lads a very well deserved 5-4 win. Man of the match was Matt Gahan with Joe Ivory, Sophie Kirwin and Bertie Finn outstanding from start to finish.
The under-15s were away to Adamstown and also won a high scoreing thriller. Thanks to a hat-trick from Ryan Milling and a smasher from Cormac Walsh, they won by 4-3. As with the under-13s, the keeper was critical in making sure the team won and Ryan Farrell-Kenna between the posts was outstanding from start to finish. Adam Meehan, who starred, was the player-of-thematch.
The under-11s were away as well and travelled to Caim, coming home with the points on an 8-2 scoreline. Bobby Codd with two goals and a goal each from Kieron Murphy and Seán Óg Gilbride had them 4-0 ahead at half-time. Michael Kehoe and Mossy Walsh were outstanding in defence and Evan Dunne at mid-field put in classy passes throughout. Alex Keegan and Jack Ellix with two each left the our lads 8-2 ahead in the end.
Séamus Doran, manager of the under-12 girls’ team was delighted with his charges who put five goals past Seaview without conceeding a score in a cup match.
On Sunday, January 29, the Ladies’ team travelled to Cushinstown and shared the spoils on a 1-1 final score. Lorraine Fortune was the goal scorer while Michelle D’Arcy was the player of the match. Meanwhile the men’s ‘B’ team hosted Cushinstown in Luke Foran Park in a Wexford cup clash. Mark Walsh gave our lads the lead only to have Cushinstown pull one back shortly afterwards through a converted penalty.
Meanwhile the men’s ‘B’ team hosted Cushinstown in a Wexford Cup game at home in Luke Foran Park. Despite the visitors playing a few divisions higher, the score was 0-0 at half time. Early in the second half, Mark Walsh put us ahead only to have Cushinstown draw level with a converted penalty. In the end the visitors’ class showed throught and they ran out 1-4 winners.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
Boolavogue’s Foróige Club is organising their annual senior citizens party for Sunday, February 5. The craic starts around 1.30 p.m. and though it’s supposed to finish around 5.30 p.m., it will no doubt go on a while longer. Music will be provided by Lar Kenny and the best of food and drink will be served. Members of the Foróige club have been distributing invitations to guests and if by any chance you have been overlooked, please come along and join in the party.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
The jackpot in the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto draw keeps on growing and now has reached €8,500. No one had the numbers 12, 13, 14 and 16 drawn in Monageer last week but John Fenlon had three of them and scooped the €160 match-three prize. The next draw will be held in the New Clubhouse in Monageer tonight, Tuesday, February 2, at 9.30 p.m. If you haven’t already got your ticket, they will be on sale in Monageer immediately before the draw.
CANDLEMAS DAY
This Thursday, February 2, is Candlemas day and candles will be blessed at Mass in St Cormac’s at the 9.30 a.m. Mass that morning. Anyone wishing to have candles blessed is asked to leave them on the steps of the Altar before Mass.
ST BLAISE’S DAY
Friday, February 3, is St Blaise’s Day and throats will be blessed after morning Mass on that day. The blessing of the throats will also be offered before and after weekend Masses on February 4 and 5.
POKER CLASSIC
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA and camogie clubs will host a Poker Classic in Monageer Hall, this Friday, February 3. Refreshments will be supplied. afterwards.
Mylie had a great capacity for friendship and was greatly loved and respected and will be sadly missed by his sorrowing relatives, caring and supportive neighbours and many dear friends. Solas na bh Flaitheas dá anam uasal. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA held a very successful annual general meeting in Oulart Community Centre.
The Officer board for the coming year is as follows: chairperson: Mary Doyle, Vice-Chairmen: Bartle Sinnott and Peter Kennedy, secretary: Aoife Rossiter; Assistant secretary: Niamh Sinnott; treasurer: Pauline Davitt; Assistant treasurer: Catherine Murphy; PRO and Irish Officer: Breda Jacob. Co. Board Representative: Ger Doyle. Children’s Officer: Bridget Moran. Health and Well-being Officer: Breda Flood. The committee will be finalised in the coming weeks.
300-1 DRAW
The prize-winners in the January draw were Peter and Ann Keane, Paidh and Mary Doyle and Ellen Dunne, Aughmore. Best of luck to all members in the next monthly draw.
SCÓR LOCH GARMAN
The Co. Final of Senior Scor will take place in Oulart Community Centre on Friday, March 3, beginning at 8 p.m. Registration will begin at 7.30 p.m. Members of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, camogie and handball clubs are eligible to participate. The categories are Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, Instrumental Music Group, set dancing, Figure Dancing and Léiriú Stáitse (Novelty Act).
The Scór table quiz will be held in St Martin’s GAA Club on Thursday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Please contact Breda Jacob if you are interested in taking part in any Scór competition.
DINNER DANCE
rick’s Church, Oulart on the weekend of fourth/February 5 will be Eileen McGrath and Angela Lawless.
CAMOGIE NOTES
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club and the GAA. Under-Age (Coiste na nÓg) will hold joint Registration Nights in February and March. The first Registration Night will take place on Friday, February 3, at 8 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre. Also on that night the minor camogie team (winners of the Roinn two Co. Final) will be presented with their medals.
The second and final Registration Night will be held on Tuesday, March 7. All current camogie club members and intending members are asked to attend on one of these nights to register and pay their membership fees so as to be eligible for training and playing matches. Please note that due to the requirement to pay registration fees to the camogie Association and insurance costs there will be a moderate increase in membership fees this year. If you have any queries please ring 087 914289.
COISTE NA NÓG AGM