Boolavogue
GAA NEWS
The minor footballers, amalgated with Buffers Alley under the name of ‘Fr Murphy’s’ had their second outing on Sunday last, March 5, taking on Kilross Gaels in Kilmore. Kilross are another amalgated team, comprised of players from Kilmore and Camross.
Fr Murphy’s recorded their second win on a score line of 3-11 to 0-6. The lads put on agood team performance and moved the ball well between the lines. Micheál Gahan, Fergal Maguire and David Mernagh played well up front. Lee McHale and the Rowsome brothers had the defence well under control while Matthew and Kieran Rochford aided by Pauric Walshe and Aaron Breslin controlled midfield. Next week this team takes on Ballinastraw Gaels in the Tara Rock’s pitch outside Gorey and they hope to make it three wins out of three.
Team. Jack Butler. John mcwee. Lee Mchale. Karl Rowesome. Seán Oleary. Noel Rowesome. John Breen. Pauric walshe. Ciaran Rochford. Matthew Rochford. Aaron Breslin. Micheál Gahan. Fergal Mcguire David Mernagh art Sinnot. Kieran Roche. Martin Keane Liam Walsh.
MINISTERS OF EUCHARIST
On Saturday, March 11, Bernie Flood is due to read at the Vigil Mass in St Cormcac’s with Rika O’Neill 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 the 12th.
At the Vigil Mass for St Patrick’s Day at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, Caroline Farrington is the Eucharistic Minister on duty with Kathleen Kehoe helping at the 11 a.m. Mass on Friday the 17th., St Patrick’s Day.
Catherine Doran will be reading at the Vigil Mass for St Patrick’s Day with Mary Gilbride reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on St Patrick’s Day.
GAA LOTTO
In the last draw, the four numbers drawn were 1, 7, 17 and 23 and as there was no outright winner, the jackpot has been increased ot €8,700 for the next draw. This takes place in the New Clubhouse in Monageer tonight, Tuesday, March 7, at 9.30 p.m. The Turner family of Crane and Henry Phayres had three of the numbers drawn and shared in the €160 match-three prize in the last draw.
Tickets can be had from all club members, local shops and pubs or can be purchased in the clubhouse on the tonight, immediately before the draw.
FR MURPHY CENTRE
The Fr Murphy Centre opened its doors for the 2017 tourist season on March 1. Everyone is invited to call in to the award winning centre, set in beautiful tranquil surroundings. Children can burn off energy in the playground or lose themselves in the maze. You can even catch up on email by availing of the free wi-fi while relaxing over a cup of tea or coffee.
DRAW WINNER
The draw for the Manchester United Vs West Brom tickets and travel package was held in the Harrow on Wednesday night last, March 1 with Ger Turner doing the needful. There could only be one winner and it was Kelly McLoughlin who won the two tickets, coach and ferry travel and accommodation. The club would like to thank everyone who purchased or sold the tickets for the draw.
BIGGEST LOSER
Almost 50 competitors took part in the FIFA 2017 tournament in Monageer on Sunday last with Liam Cooney just edging Simon Power out in the under-10 final. Conor and Eoin Dolan made it a family feud in the over-10 final and Conor came out a narrow winner to claim the title of 2017 FIFA champion of Monageer-Boolavogue. The organisers would like to thank all those who took part and those who helped organise a great afternoon of fun and entertainment.
PARENT/TODDLER GROUP
The Boolavogue Parent, Toddle and baby group will be running a four-hour paediatric First Aid course in the near future. The course will cover CPR on infants, children and adults as well as how to cope with choking in all age groups. Other areas which will be taught include dealing with wounds, burns and scalds, medical emergencies and childhood illnesses. Each participant will receive a first aid manual and a certificate valid for two years.
The dates have yet to be decided but if you wsh to book a place on the course or are looking for more information, please contact 087 9206822 or check out the group on Facebook. Places are strictly limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
SOCCER NEWS
On Saturday last, March 4, the under-12 boys were away to Caim United and won by 3-1. Christopher Jordan-Kelly, Charlie Donnelly and Sophie Kirwin were the goal scorers. Sophies’s goal was a peach of a score, a superbly struck free kick.
It was down to penalties for the under-16s, away to Wexford Celtic in the Cup. 3-3 at full-time and still tied after extra time, Cormac’s were 2-1 ahead on penalties. Then the fifth Celtic free-taker strode up. He stood back, dummied and shot. He’d sent Jack Tyrrell the wrong way. For a second it looked as if he’d levelled. But Jack, diving left, stretched himself to his full length and saved the ball with his feet. Cormac’s were through to the next round. They had started badly, Celtic, struggling in the bottom of a division below Cormac’s, struck early and went into a 1-0 lead inside the first five minutes. Nathon Huzzar converted a penalty to make it 1-1 but the gutsy Wexford side, soon pulled one ahead.
Ryan Milling, who starred, brought the sides back level, but Celtic then scored their third. Nathan Huzzar again brought our lads back with a great goal and at half-time the sides were tied 3-3. A dour second half saw neither side manage to hit the net, but our lads were very lucky in the 90th. minute when a superb shot from the home side, rebounded off the upright. After extra time they were still tied and thanks to Jack Tyrrell’s heroics, out lads squeaked through on penalties thanks to great goals from Nathan Huzzar and Graham Meegan and two saves from Jack
On Sunday the 5th. the men’s ‘A’ team were away to Tombrack and lost by 2-3. Paul ‘Roddy’ Doyle and John Fitzgerald were the goal scorers while Brian O’Loughlin was the man-of-the-match.
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and relatives of Vinnie McCrea, Woolgreen, Carnew, who died last week and was removed to Carnew on Wednesday for 2 p.m. mass with burial in Tomacork cemetry.
To the family and relatives of Donald Gorry, Malton Park, Carnew, who died last week and was buried in Tomacork cemetery during the week.
To the family and relatives of Vinnie Strunks, England and formely of Main Street, Carnew and Derry, who died suddenly last week and was buried on Wednesday in Derry.
TABLE QUIZ
There is a table quiz on this Friday, March 10, at 9.15 p.m. in McCrea’s Lounge, all welcome to come along.
TOPS OF THE PARISH
Congratulations and well done to all who took part in the local Tops of the parish last Friday and Sunday night, it was a very enjoyable night and great entertainment was had by all.
BINGO
The next bingo is Sunday, March 12, and April 2 at 2.30 p.m., all welcome to come along and many thanks to everyone for their support to date, it is very much appreciated.
21ST BIRTHDAY
Happy 21st birthday to Andrew Hughes, Tomacork.
ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Carnew St Patrick’s Day parade is at 1 p.m., entry forms available from any of the committee or Carnew Training and Development Centre, your support is greatly appreciated to keep this event going.
CHURCH NEWS
BAPTISMS – Congratulations to Robert and Camilla, Clone, whose daughter Alice Bernadette Rowsome was baptised in Monageer Church by Fr Cosgrave on January 29, and also to the parents of Conor Kieran Quinless-O’Brien, Ballycarrigeen, Ferns, who was baptised in Monageer Church by Fr Cosgrave on February 4, 2017. We wish both families all the very best for the future.
PROGRAMME OF PREPARATION FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION – The first of our four special Masses for the First Communion boys and girls was celebrated on Sunday, February 5, at 10 a.m. in our local church. The second such Mass was celebrated last Sunday, March 5. This year there are 27 young pupils in this group, the biggest in recent years.
MONAGEER PARISH BROADCAST – Christian Media Trust, which arranges religious broadcast for South East Radio is doing a series on various parishes in the diocese in a half hour programme on Monday evenings. They have asked us in Monageer to join in their work. We have gathered six parishioners who will meet to do this broadcast when it is recorded on March 9. It won’t be broadcast till after Easter (April 16)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL – This group met recently and decided as follows; To celebrate a Family Mass on Sunday, April 30, at 10 a.m. in our local church for the families of the parish; to celebrate a Healing Mass on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m. for those who need healing in body, mind or spirit; and to have the Good Friday Ecumenical Walk from Monageer Church to Clone church in Solsborough as last year – weather (and By-Pass road blockages) permitting.
SYMPATHY
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Leo de Lacy, Ballymotey, whose mother Catherine (Kit} de Lacy, Tomsollagh died on January 27, aged 75. The funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr Cosgrave in Monageer Church – The burial took place in Ferns.
Also to Martin and Willie Murphy, Monageer, whose mother Anne Murphy, Ballysimon died on February 10, aged 86. The requiem mass was celebrated in our local church and the burial took place in Monageer (new) cemetery. RIP.
300-1 DRAW
The winners of February 300-1 draw were as follows – first (€150) Fr Bill Cosgrave; second (€40) Anne Fenlon, Ballymurtagh; third (€30) Maura Doyle, Coolgarrow and fourth (€20) Larry Dunne, Coolgarrow.
GAA CLUB TRACTOR RUN
The GAA Club would like to thank the Hawkins family on the running of the Tractor Run on Sunday, February 26. 43 tractors took off at 12.30 for a spin which started at the GAA Complex and headed to Ferns, Harrow, Boolavogue, Raheenduff and back to Monageer. There was tractors of all makes and sizes. Refreshments were provided by the ladies on the Knockduff team and we would like to thank them for the lovely refreshments provid- ed. We would also like to thank all those who drove in front and behind the tractors and the stewards who stood on the road. We would also like to thank those who supported this event.
BIGGEST LOSER
On Sunday we had the final installment of this year’s Biggest Loser in the Road Race. Over 220 took part between adults and children. Great times were recorded over the three runs – well done all. Also a hugh thank you to all who helped by driving, stewarding, taking times, photographers and to the Monageer Tavern for providing the refreshments after the race. Next Saturday sees the final weigh in.
You will have noticed the ongoing work at the site of the new ‘Mise Éire’ Monument in Oulart Village, featuring the 1916 Proclamation, which is being erected to commemorate the ideals and heroic deeds of the people of Oulart and the Ballagh in 1916 and the following years.
In order to help defray some of the costs associated with the new monument a table quiz will be held in the Oulart Hill Bar on Friday, March 31, beginning at 9 p.m. A team of four will cost a mere €20 and the questions will be within the range of the ordinary person.
Families with a connection to the heroes of 1916, local organisations and interested individuals are encouraged to enter a team in the table quiz on the last day of March.
PAINTING CLASSES
If you are interested in participating in Painting Classes in Oulart please take note that they begin on Thursday, March 2, in the Legion of Mary Hall, from 3 p.m. till 5 p.m. Contact Mary Sutton for full details at 053 9136444.
300-CLUB DRAW
The February prize-winners in Oulart-The Ballagh GAA 300Draw are Jimmy and Edel Nolan (€100), Colm and Muriel Davis (€100), Conal Gallagher (€50).
SCÓR LOCH GARMAN
The Scór table quiz will be held in St Martin’s GAA Club on Thursday, March 9, beginning at 8 p.m. There is no entry fee. Winners go forward to represent Wexford GAA in the all-Ireland Final. Please contact Breda Jacob if you are interested in taking part.
OPERATIONTRANSFORMATION
Due to the popularity of the local ‘Operation Transformation Walks’ they will continue for the next six weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning at 8 p.m., from the Upper GAA pitch (Páirc ‘98). All are welcome to join in the walks.
UNDERAGE REGISTRATION
A GAA registration night will be held on Tuesday, March 7, in Oulart Community Centre. All players must be registered so that they are eligible for training and playing matches. The fees are as follows: €20 for under-six, under-eight and under-10. The registration fee is €30 for under-12 and under-14. Juvenile and minor registration fee is €40. The underage player family membership will not exceed €60 for any family. Contact Elizabeth Freeman if you have any queries re underage GAA.
SCOIL MOCHUA
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club and GAA Coiste na nÓg invite you to lunch on Sunday, March 19, in Oulart Community Centre between midday and 2 p.m. Sit back and relax and enjoy a main course, dessert and tea or coffee – €10 for adults and €5 for children. This is a fundraiser for our Féile 2017 teams and your support, as always, would be greatly appreciated.
CAMOGIE CLUB NEWS
The senior team commenced their Leinster League campaign away to St Vincent’s last Sunday, March 5. The girls have home venue against Ballyboden on Sunday, March 12. Their final game is away to St Martin’s on Sunday, March 26. We wish them all the best in the competition. All support welcome.
Cake Sale – underage camogie and GAA committees send a big thank you to everyone who baked for the recent Cake Sale. Mile buíochas also to everyone who helped to make it such a fantastic success. A massive €936 was raised to help our underage hurling and camogie teams that are preparing for Féile. The support from the people of the parish was brilliant, as always.