The Ballagh

CHRISTMAS CHOIR

Choir Practice for Christmas Eve Mass, will take place on December 4 from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and each Monday thereafter. It is hoped that all the regular choir members as well as some newcomers come to the practice. Children from Third Class and upwards are welcome to join the choir.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

The school calendar was launched recently and has been highly praised. It will be a fantastic keepsake for the years ahead as well as being an excellent Christmas gift for family and friends. Prices are €8 for one, €15 for two and €20 for three calendars.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA will hold its AGM on Friday, January 12. Details will be published later. The Coiste na nÓg endof-year meeting will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Sunday, December 17, starting at 8 p.m. All club members, adult and underage mentors, coaches, parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.

CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE

A meeting will be held in Oulart Community Centre, on Tuesday, December 5, beginning at 7.30 p.m., with a view to setting up a Cardiac Response Unit. Contact Vickie Dunne (087 7780749) for further information.

CRAFT TOGETHER

Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., a group of people interested in practising and learning crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery etc, meet in Marty’s Bar, Oulart. All crafts and craft practitioners are welcome to drop in and join the group.

SCHOOL BOOK FAIR

Míle buíochas to everyone who attended and supported the recent book fair in the school. A huge volume of books was purchased and the school earned €800 worth of books for the classroom libraries and teacher resources.

The 2018 calendar was also launched during the Book Fair and the calendars continue to be sold in Bob’s shop, the post office and from the school office. Funds raised will be put to good use in the school. Thank you as always for your support.

SPLIT-THE – POT

Congratulations to the following recent winners: Phil Higgins (€69), Larry Boyne (€68) and Philip Black (€77).It costs only two euro to play and entry can be found in all local businesses. Tim’s Chipper, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust Inn, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office and the Ballagh Daybreak. Sincere thanks to everyone who supports the Ballagh Split-the – Pot.