Boolavogue
SOCCER AGM
On Monday next, July 16, St Cormac’s AFC will hold their AGM in the clubhouse at 8 p.m. Under the charimanship of Philip Christophi, they have a very successful season to review with teams winning their leagues and others gaining promotion. Anyone, who wishes to submit motions for the meeting or nominate officers for election is asked to contact Philip at 087 6852439. Nominations and motions will also be accepted by text or Whatsapp.
CÚL CAMP
The annual Cúl Camp hosted by Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club will run from Monday, July 30, to Friday, August 3, this year. The cost for the first child is €60, €50 for the second and €40 each for any other siblings. There are a few places remaining and these can be booked online or by contacting Shane O’Hanlon at 087 9898059. As well as top class coaching from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. each day of the week, the participants will get a Cúl Camp jersey, a training top and a backpack.
FAI SUMMER CAMP
The summer Soccer Camp organised by the FAI started in St Cormac’s yesterday, Monday, July 9, and runs till Friday the 13th. For the €65 fee, each participant will get a full official Sports Direct FAI summer Soccer School kit, a ball and a backpack. Hopefully the fine weather will continute for the course of the camp.
SOCCER PRESENTATION
The St Cormac’s Ladies’ team who finished second in Division 3, were presented with awards in Lawless’s of Monamolin on Friday, June 22. Rachel Breen was awarded the ‘Player of the Year’ trophy while Ciara Sharpe was the ‘Young Player of the Year’. Top goal scorer was Lorraine Fortune while Claudia Doyle was rewarded as the ‘Most Improved Player’. The squad’s ‘Leadership Award’ went to Noelle Jordan. Having gained promotion to division two this year, they are eagerly looking forward to the next season.
BYPASS PROGRESS
The Harrow flyover is progressing well, aided by the exceptionally fine weather. There is a chance it might open before the proposed date of August 10 But despite the closure of the road it is business as usual in Davitt Printers which is situated on the far side of the new flyover. Anyone coming from the Ferns direction can get to their printshop by passing through the diversion signs which still permit local access.
Coming from the Harrow direction is more problematical and involves diverting via Rockspring or Tinnacross. However, representatives from Davitt’s would be delighted to call to customers who are inconvenienced by the roadworks to collect orders or deliver printed materials.
GAA NEWS
On Wednesday last, July 4, the under-10 and under-11 hurling teams took on Shelmaliers and both teams were victorious. The goalie, Aaron Cuniffe made some vital saves and clearences to help the under-11s win their game while the Shelmaliers were unable to contain the under-10s from start to finish.
On Sunday, the Monageer-Boolavogue team won the annual Shane Fenlon memorial tournament for the first time. They beat the Rapparees and ‘The Ballagh Cousins’ to take the trophy. The family would like to thank all those who took part, those who helped with the organisation and especially those who contributed so generously. All funds raised, which are expected to be in excess of €4,000 when the final tally is completed, will be donated to Hospice Homecare.
GAA LOTTO
Tonight, Tuesday, July 10, at 9.30 p.m., the draw for the €4,300 lotto jackpot will be held in the club complex in Monageer. Nancy and Fran Fenlon had three of the numbers in the last draw and scooped the €160 match-three prize. Tickets costing only €2 can be had in the complex immediately before the draw.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Minister of the Word reading at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, July 14, is Caroline Farrington with Cormac O’Loughlin helping distribute Holy Communion. James Breen is reading at the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday morning, July 15, and Philip Kehoe is Minister of the Eucharist.
BOWLING
We are badly in need of players. Bowling is on every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and stop to have a cup of tea in Ferns Community Centre. Please contact Charlie Christopher 053 9366848, John Francis 085 1490896, or Fred Warren 053 9366181.
LOTTO RESULTS
There was no winner of the lotto which now stands at €4,300 – the numbers drawn were 1, 4, 5 and six. Match-three winners to win/share €160 were Fran and Nancy Fenlon. The next draw is on Tuesday, July 10, at 9.30 p.m. in the new Clubhouse. raffle that they organised in the Oulart Hill Bar a few weeks ago.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the winners of the split-the-pot birthday draw held on Monday, July 2, to July 1 Prize Sophie Donohoe €107, second prize Lorna Kelly and Julie O’Brien Dublin Zoo Voucher and third Prize Jim and Margaret Doyle €25. Thanks to everyone for their continued support. The next draw is on Monday, July 16.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Noel Doyle and Maeve Whelan will read on the weekend of July 15 to be followed by Pauline Rice and K. O’Dowd on July 22. Marie Prendergast and Emer Swords are on duty on the last weekend of July.
NEW ROTA
The new Readers Rota is presently being prepared and will come into effect on the first weekend of August. All readers are asked to contact the co-ordinator, Breda Jacob (086 1686978), or the parish priest, Fr P Browne, no later than July 24 to indicate their willingness and availability to continue as a Minister of the Word at St Patrick’s Church, Oulart. Please supply your mobile number and email address if you have one.
BINGO IN OULART
The Oulart Hill Bar (proprietor Gary O’Leary) holds a very popular and well attended bingo session in the Lounge on Friday evenings, starting at 9 p.m.
CÚL CAMP
Oulart-The Ballagh’s second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
HURLING 365
Thank you and well done to Shane Reddy, the teachers and principal Darren Nolan and all involved with the 365 Hurling in the Ballagh School. It was a massive success with between 30 to 40 children taking part each week. Last Wednesday was the last day and the children were all given a cert and some refreshments to mark the occasion. A big thank you to all the parents/guardians, coaches, club members and anyone who helped in any way making it such a success. Thanks also to Shaun Murphy for taking the time to attend the training and handing out the certs to the children. The children really enjoyed the past few months and they look forward to 365 Hurling again next year.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.
FUNDRAISING
Joan Kavanagh and friends are holding a coffee morning in the Crosses, Kilmuckridge on Sunday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in aid of ‘Touched by Suicide’. Admission is only three euro and there will be Door Prizes and a raffle.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage, in these local notes, of their activities, forthcoming events and successes, should contact me, Breda Jacob, by text, email, phone call or written note, no later than 8 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Phone or text 086 1686978. Email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including an item in the Local Notes.
FOOTGOLF FUNDRAISER
Míle buíochas to everyone who supported the Footgolf Fundraiser at Blackwater Golf Course on Saturday, June 16. Almost 40 teams competed and a big thank to you all for taking part and making the day a success. The results are as follows.
Footgolf Prize-Winners-1st Prize €100 – Ballagh Boxing Club Team, Aaron Kirwan Doyle, Ryan, Cillian and Seán.2nd prize Oulart-The Ballagh T-shirts – Chloe Fortune, Mikie Kelly, Danica Fortune, Wayne Murphy.3rd Prize – six people for Leisure Max Simon, Jenny, Ciara and Conor Blake. Nearest Pin – Hole 16 – Patrick Murphy. Nearest Pin – Hole eight – Bronagh Kenny. Nearest Pin – Hole 13 – Seth Howlin. Longest Drive Hole five – Patrick Murphy Longest Drive Hole 11 – Seán Doyle.
Raffle: First Prize – €100 Voucher for MW Hire – Margaret Lacey. Second prize Voucher for Enniscorthy Golf Club (four people)-Joanne Lewis. Third Prize – Meal in Bob’s, The Ballagh – Pat Sutton. Fourth prize, €50 Voucher for HW Fasteners – Joe Doyle. Fifth prize Box of Chocolates-Dylan James Ormonde. Sixth prize Box of Chocolates-Geraldine Doyle.
Thank you to everyone who helped in Any way and a special word of appreciation to Patrick Fortune for all his hard work.