Boolavogue
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
On Sunday, Boolavogue’s Foróige Club will be hosting their annual senior citizens’ Party in Boolavogue Hall. The social gets under way around 1.30 p.m. with a delicious dinner and will be followed by music, singing, dancing and a little libation or two to help refresh the guests. The Foróige members have been delivering invitations to all who are eligible and if by any chance you have been overlooked, please come along and join in the celebrations.
ST CORMAC’S NEWS
The Youths’ team, to the delight of manager Phil Christophi, found their true potential in their last game, when they took on table topping Rosslare Rangers at home in Luke Foran Park. The visitors took an early lead and defended stoutly for the rest of the first half and so went in 1-0 ahead at the break. But the pressure proved too much for them and Ciarán Walsh broke through for what had to be the goal of the season early in the second half, leaving the sides level. Then Ciarán netted again, an even better effort, outside the left post, he hooked the ball over his own left shoulder to the far corner of the net for another spectacular score. Tom Fitzgerald completed the scoring with a cool calm considered strike minutes from the end. Full points were well deserved and with the top three teams in the league losing on Saturday, it leaves our lads with great hopes of salvaging something form their season. The under-13s went even further behind in their game against Killenagh on Saturday the 19th. but an Evan Dunne goal just before the break brought them back to 1-2 down. But a gutsy performance in the second half meant that they halved the points with Killenagh on a 2-2 scoreline, thanks to a lovely lobbed goal from Abran O’Neill.
On Sunday the 20th., an understrenght ladies’ team still managed to win, beating New Ross by 3-2 in a tight game. They also fell behind, going 0-1 down early in the second half after a tense scoreless first half. Not long afterwards Lorraine O’Connor brought them level and then put them 2-1 ahead with second goal. New Ross drew level in the last minute of the game, forcing extra time. Late in the second half of extra time, a well taken corner rebounded off a Ross player to giver our girls the win.
The Men’s ‘A’ team won through to the next round of he Neil O’Sullivan Cup on Sunday the 20th., beating Tombrack by 4-2 on penalties. They were 0-1 down at the break and drew level early after the resumption. However, despite dominating the game, they could not find the winner and with Adam Dunne pulling off two great saves in the shootout, they progressed.
The ‘B’ team were at home to New Ross Town and also won, beating the visitors by 3-2. Within half an hour, they were 2-0 ahead thanks to gaols from Nathan Dickson and Niall Finn but went into the break only 2-1 ahead thanks to an unfortunate oggie. A penalty shot, duly converted, brought Ross to level scores, 2-2 but Ray O’Brien, storming down the right hand side, finished a great pass from Nathan Dickson to clinch the 3-2 win.
GAA NEWS
Tomorrow night, Wednesday the 30th. all coaches and teachers of the five- to 12-year-olds are invited to a practical hurling workshop in Buffers Alley indoor arena starting at 7 p.m. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Johathan Dunne at 083 0022912.
The GAA club’s annual ‘Biggest Loser’ fundraiser has started with Niall Finn and David Breen acting as group leaders. Everyone in the areas is invited to participate and spend the next few weeks focusing on fitness and a healthy lifestyle, while also helping to raise much needed funds for the club.
TRACTOR/VINTAGE RUN
The Monageer-Boolavogue annual Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, February 3, leaving the GAA complex in Monageer at midday. The entry fee is only €20 and will entitle every driver to an entry in the raffle as well as refreshments before and after the run. All tractors, especially vintage tractors are welcome to take part and vintage cars and motorbikes are also very welcome. For further information, please contact Colin Hawkins at 086 1587139.
ENROLMENT NIGHT
If you wish to enrol your child in Boolavogue National School, you are invited to the school tomorrow night, Wednesday the 30th. to view the school and some of the work of the pupils as well as meeting the dedicated teaching staff.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Caroline Farrington is reading at the 8 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, February 2, while Geraldine Doyle is the Eucharistic Minister on duty. On Sunday morning at the 11 a.m. Mass, Mary Gilbride is the Minister of the Word on duty and Catherine Gahan will help distribute Holy Communion.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club is continuing to collect used clothes for recycling, to raise much needed funds for the club. They welcome all donations of unwanted clothes, paired shoes, hats, scarves, handbags, curtains, clean towels, duvet covers, pillow cases and clean bed linen. However, they don’t want duvets or cushions at all, please. All donations can be left into the old GAA complex in Monageer from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. Loser’ fundraiser has started with Niall Finn and David Breen acting as group leaders. Everyone in the areas is invited to participate and spend the next few weeks focusing on fitness and a healthy lifestyle, while also helping to raise much needed funds for the club. 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. Items arriving too late for inclusion will be carried over to the next edition.
ASTROTURF
The astroturf playing area at the Upper Pitch is almost completed, with the lights being fitted in the next week. When fully operational it will provide a wonderful training facility for all age groups. Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club is hugely indebted to everyone who has helped and supported the project. Míle buíochas to all.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
After the success of the inaugural ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative last year the GAA is delighted to be once again teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking to make exercise more accessible on dark winter evenings. Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club will participate again this year. Everyone is welcome at the club Walking Track on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
HEALTHY EATING
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club is working towards achieving a Healthy Club Accreditation from the GAA and one of the areas being promoted is Healthy Eating.
The club is hosting a Healthy Eating and Cooking Workshop for players 13 to 18 years, to be held in Gorey Community School, on Saturday, February 2, from 10 a.m. till midday. This event is free to club members and is being hosted by Home Economics teacher, Mrs Imelda Browne, Oulart.
Recipes for Success has two elements: (1) A ‘hands-on’ kitchen-based cookery workshop which is exclusive to Phase three Healthy Clubs and (2) ‘Recipes for Success’ tool-kit which is filled with tasty, healthy and performance-enhancing recipes that are easy to make. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible with Liz Freeman (087 7560871).
COMMIT TO BE FIT
As the ‘Race to be Mayor’ hots up, the organisers are being most creative, coming up with very interesting ideas. Phil Redmond’s team have organised six weeks of Circuit Training, for all levels of fitness, in the Ballagh Community Centre, on Mondays and Thursdays, starting on Monday, January 7, The cost is €5 per night or 12 classes for €50.
UNDERAGE GAA REGISTRATION
A registration night for underage GAA and camogie players will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. For information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 087 7560871.
CFR TRAINING
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. Training of new members will be held on Wednesday, January 30, and February 6. Anyone interested in joining the group is asked to contact Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484).
TRACTOR RUN
Monageer-Boolavogue GAA Club are holding their annual Tractor and Vintage Run on Sunday, February 3, departing the GAA complex at midday noon. Entry fee is €20 and includes ticket for drivers only draw. Refreshments will be provided. There will also be a raffle on the day. For any queries please contact Colin Hawkins at 086 1587139.
SPONGER’S EVENTS
Forthcoming events for Martin Sponger Fortunes Mayoral Campaign: Bingo in Bob’s bar every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ‘Open Mic’ night every Thursday in the Sawdust at 9 p.m. A cake sale/ Coffee morning in Freemans, Ballynamonabeg,on Saturday, February 9, from 10 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. On February 21, a Dog Night in Enniscorthy with an All-Star Race starting at 8 p.m. with 10 Greyhound races on the card. Tickets are €10 each and children under-16 are free.
PHIL’S CAMPAIGN
Events for Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign are as follows: Sunday, January 27, Sunday, February 3, Sunday, February 10, Sunday, February 17, and Sunday, February 24, bingo in Oulart Community Centre at 8 p.m. A Breakfast Morning will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Sunday, February 3, from nine. am to 12.30 p.m. On Friday, February 15, ‘Dancing with Declan and the Classic Outlaws’ in Oulart Community Centre at 9 p.m. On Sunday, February 24, a five k and 10k Walk and Run starting at the Upper Complex at midday, with registration from 11.30 a.m. The Circuit Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday in the Ballagh Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 9.00 till Thursday, February 14.