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who won €130. A Bumper Easter Weekend draw was held on April 17 with prizes of three Easter Hampers.
SCHOOL FUNDRAISING
With thanks to the generous support of the community, Oulart split-the-pot has raised over €8,000 for Scoil Mochua. This money has gone towards much-needed maintenance of the school, updating of IT systems and the purchase of a series of books for the pupils. Due to your continued support the students will benefit hugely from these resources.
OULART TEXT ALERT
Please note that membership will cease in May if this year’s fee is not paid. The Text Alert community phone number is 087 3316866. Ring to report any problems. The chairperson of Oulart Text alert is Eamon Bermingham.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
The Ministers of the Word for the weekend April 23 will be Anne Sinnott and Eileen Kehoe-Flynn. On the weekend of April 30 Breda Jacob and Linda Masterson will be on reading duty. Readers are reminded that the new rota is available from the sacristy.
ACTIVE RETIRERMENT
Members and intending members are reminded that membership fees are now due and can be paid any Tuesday, between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre. A cup of tea and a chat are available every Tuesday at 4 p.m. and members are encouraged to attend.
FOOTGOLF FUNDRAISER
Looking for a fun family event? Fancy trying something different? How about some Footgolf?. Come along to Blackwater Golf Course on Saturday, May 20, to take part in our Footgolf Féile Fundraiser. The cost of entering a team is €40 (4 people on a team) and it is suitable for age seven upwards. Lots of prizes to be won.
If you would like to enter a team please contact Patrick Fortune at 087 9339950. If you would like to sponsor a tee or enquire further about the event please contact either Liz Freeman at 087 7560871 or Geraldine Doyle at 087 9227931.
This is a joint fundraiser by Coiste na nÓg and the camogie club in aid of our under-14 Féile teams who are progressing well with their preparations for the Féile competition in June.
CAMOGIE NEWS
Leinster League – The senior team has progressed to the semi-final of the Leinster League having received a walk over from Pilltown of Kilkenny.
Final Call for registration – If your child is interested in playing camogie and has yet to register, please contact the camogie club now at 087 9142899. Children must be registered for insurance purposes to be able to train and play matches.
Facebook – Players, parents/ guardians and supporters are reminded to keep an eye on the Oulart-The Ballagh camogie Facebook page for details of upcoming fixtures for all age groups.
CÚL CAMPS
Two Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps,(open to children between the ages of six years and 13 years) catering for hurling, camogie and football will be held in Oulart this summer. The first camp runs from July 3 to July 7 and the second camp runs from 14th to August 18. Early booking is advised.
The camp fee is €60 and a family discount is available for second and third members of the same family. A jersey, training top and back-pack are included in the cost.
DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
results of Curracloe United AFCs development lotto draw for Sunday, April 9, The numbers drawn were 8, 13, 22 and 25. There was no jackpot winner and no match-three winners.
THE KUBE
Curracloe United AFCs fundraiser the Kube will take place on Saturday, April 29, Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you purchase yours before they are all sold out. Tickets are available from Willie Murphy (087 9841383) Robbie Staples (083 0033047) or Shane Murphy at 087 0905648.
SOCCER
The FAI Soccer summer camp is back this year for boys and girls aged 6-14 years. It will take place at Bridge Rovers grounds from August 7 to August 11 Book online now on summersoccerschools.ie. Book early as this camp sold out last year.
EASTER CAMP
The much awaited Shelmalier GAA Easter camp gets under way in Hollymount on Tuesday, April 18, and continues till Thursday, April 20, running each day from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. This annual camp will cater for boys and girls aged 6-14 years.
Hurling, camogie and Football skills will be coached and practised in a fun and friendly environment under the watchful eyes of many of the clubs coaches. The cost of the camp is €20 per child or €55 for three or more children from the same family.
Those participating are reminded to bring with them a packed lunch, rainmac as well as their Hurley, helmet, shin guards, gum shields, runners and boots.
If you have not registered already for the camp, registration will be taken on the first day of camp. Many thanks to all the coaches who give of their time each year to ensure a successful camp.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The local Community Games committee are seeking entries for stage and musical events coming up shortly. There is competition for boys and girls under-12 and 16 in solo music, singing, dancing and recitation and also competition for group singing, music and dancing in these age groups too.
They are also seeking entries for hurling. Football (boys and girls) camogie, skittles, rounders and soccer. Contact Anne at 086 1980775 or Michelle at 0605022.