The Ballagh
LOCAL NOTES
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PARISH FIELD DAY
The annual field day will take place after the patron on July 1 This is the main fundraiser for the parish for the year and help is needed to make it a success. If you can sell tickets, man a stall, bake for the home produce stall, get prizes sponsored, set up on the day or help in any way please come along to the next meeting in the community centre on Wednesday, June 13, at 8.30 p.m.
CEMETERY CLEAN UP
Work has started on the cem- etery in preparation for the annual patron on July 1 More help is needed and we would ask any parishioners who can help out to come along to the cemetry on Wednesday, June 13, and June 20 at 7 p.m.
GOLF CLASSIC
The Ballagh Boxing Club will hold a golf classic in Enniscorthy Golf Club on Friday, June 15. All proceeds will go towards equipment for the new premises. For full information please ring 086 6237409 or 086 8435477 or contact any committee member.
‘SPLIT – THE – POT’
It costs just €2 to play and envelopes can be found in all local businesses: Tim’s Chippers, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Thank you for your support.
ANNUAL PATRON
The patron in the Ballagh will be held, as usual, on the first Sunday of July, commencing at 2 p.m. The Oulart Patron will be held on Sunday, June 24.
GAA NURSERY/TRAINING
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie club Nursery and Training will continue every Friday on the top pitch from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. You can still register your child to join in lots of fun and games.
Parents/guardians/volunteers are invited to help and get involved Please do not hesitate to contact us any time. For information contact any of the following Ray Harris 087 1712556 Shane Reddy 087 2584809 or Liz Freeman 087 7560871.
CONGRATULATIONS
Huge Congratulations to Willie Tyrell and his family winning the Oulart-The Ballagh GAA lotto. totalling €13,000 the seller of the lotto ticket was Stephen Hayden.
CÚL CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh Cúl Camps this year are on July July 2 six and August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
HEALTH CLUB LAUNCH
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Healthy Club will launch will take place on Sunday, June 17, at 10.45 a.m. on the Top pitch the Healthy Club project aims to transform GAA clubs into health-enhancing hubs for their communities Everyone is very welcome. Bring your walking shoes and walk our walking track. There will be some Light refreshments and activities. For information contact Breda Flood – Healthy Club Officer at 087 2427249.
FOOTGOLF
Keep Saturday, June 16, free for a Footgolf Fundraiser at Blackwater in aid of Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club and underage hurling. Footgolf is a great Family Fun Day and it is expected that there will be an enthusiastic response to this event. To book your tee times please contact Patrick Fortune (087 9339950).