The Ballagh
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, sports organisations, families and individuals who would like coverage 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.
BUSKING MOLLI
Molli, from the Ballagh is hoping to busk, every Sunday up to Christmas in Wexford Town and she will be donating ALL of her busking money to the Homeless Action Group in Wexford. So if you happen to see her on the Main Street, please stop, listen and support her in her charitable endeavour.
BOXING CLUB
Training takes place in the Ballagh on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for underage boxers and beginners.
CFRISLIVE
The Oulart-The Ballagh Unit of Community First Responders is live, seven nights a week and all day at weekends, assisting the National Ambulance Service, on a totally voluntary basis. For queries please contact Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484).
CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES
The Advent Penance Service will be held on Sunday, December 23, at 6.30 p.m. in the Ballagh and at 7.30 p.m. in Oulart. The Christmas arrangements for Masses are as follows: Mass on Christmas Eve will be celebrated in the Ballagh at 7.30 p.m. and in Oulart at 9 p.m.
Pn Christmas Day Mass in Oulart will be at 10 a.m. and in the Ballagh at 11 a.m. Holy Communion will be brought to the sick and housebound in the Ballagh on Wednesday, December 19, at 10 a.m. and in Oulart on Friday the 21st at 9.30 a.m.
SCHOOLS CAROL SERVICE
The pupils of Scoil Mochua will present carols in St Patrick’s Church on Wednesday the 19th at 7.30 p.m. while the school-children from the Ballagh will hold their Carol Service on Thursday the 20th at 7.30 p.m.
FAMILY NOTICES
If you would like these Notes to include details of your family births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries and achievements etc. please supply the relevant details (no later than Thursday at 8 p.m.) by phone, text, email or written note to Breda Jacob (086 1686978) or email mickjacobjr@ yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including such items in the Local Notes.
RACE TO BE MAYOR
If you want to buy a real Christmas Tree to support Martin ‘Sponger’ Fortune’s Mayoral campaign, please place your order with Declan at 087 3456523, Tom at 087 6138210 or Martin at 087 9001220. The six foot trees sell at €30. Christmas Wreaths are also available at €8 each, two for €15 and three for €20.
OTHER MAYORAL EVENTS
As the ‘Race to be Mayor’ hots up, the organisers are being most creative, coming up with very interesting ideas. Phil Redmond’s team are holding a Road Hurlathon, from Raheenduff to Oulart on Sunday, December 30. Entry fee is €40 for a team of four. Martin ‘Sponger’ Fortune’s team will hold a Truck Run on Saturday, December 29, and a quiz on January 4.
SPLIT THE POT
Congratulations to our most recent winner, Tracey McCormack who won €68. 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, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Bolands XL There will be a roll – over during the busy Christmas period (December 22 and December 29) and the first draw of the New Year on January 5 will be a special draw with our usual split-the-pot winner as well as a second prize of €50 and a third prize of €25. Be in to win.
RACKARD LEAGUE
The winners of the Roinn ‘C’ Rackard League Football had a wonderful nigh last Thursday in the Ballagh Community Centre at their Medal Presentation. This was the first time the Ballagh and Oulart National schools have won a Rackard League title in football, making History for the parish. Well done to the boys and to their teachers, Miss Mary Delaney and Mr Derek McDonald, for all the work with boys.
There are 33 boys in the panel and their huge enthusiasm for football was evident in all the matches they played. A huge thank you also, to Anthony Masterson, Football Development Officer for the Co. Board, who presented the boys with their medals and a commemorative team photo.
Kevin Waters, chairperson of the Rackard League said that the boys were a fantastic group of boys and that was a bright future ahead for all of them. A massive big thank you to the teachers for all their input and to the parents/ guardians for getting the boys to the matches and to the parents’ association for getting hall ready and providing refreshments. It was a wonderful night that will be remembered for a long time.
MEDAL PRESENTATION
Next Friday, December 21, the under-13 County Premier Hurling Champions and the under-17 Roinn one runners-up will be presented with medals in Oulart Community Centre at 9 p.m. The presentation will be made by a surprise guest. Everyone is very welcome to attend and light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you all on the night.