The Ballagh
BEREAVEMENT
One of the Ballagh and later Oulart-The Ballagh’s most renowned corner-backs, the late Mick Breen, went to his eternal reward on Thursday, January 11, at Castle Gardens Nursing Home, Enniscorthy, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Maureen (née Doran) and sister of Mrs Peg Nolan, Mick was laid to rest in the Ballagh Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Kilmuckridge Church, last Sunday, January 14. Sincere sympathy is extended to the Nolan and Doran families, extended families and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
RETIREMENTS
Two of Oulart-The Ballagh and Wexford’s greatest ever gaelic players, David Redmond and Mary Leacy, announced their retirements from the inter-county scene recently but thankfully they both will continue to ply their trade with their local hurling and camogie club for many years to come. Both players deserve immense thanks for their long and dedicated service to the Model County and for the inspirational and sporting example that they gave to youngsters. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.
LOCAL NOTES
Local groups, organisations and individuals who would like coverage, in these local notes, of their activities, successes and celebrations should contact me by email, phone, text or hand-delivered note no later than Thursday at 8 p.m. 086 1686978 or mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winners of the Ballagh split-the-pot: Isabella Codd (€78), Eveleen O’Sullivan (€42) and Bridget Redmond (€95). It costs just two euro to take part in the Ballagh split-the-pot which benefits the local primary school. Entry envelopes are available in all local businesses: Tim’s Chipper, Caroline’s Haiordressing, 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 and Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Parents/Guardians may also get entry envelopes in the school office.
SYMPATHY
Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Sheila Sunderland and family, Alan, Colin, Gavin and Sharon, on the death of her father Tom Breen, Bunclody, who died last week and was buried in Kilrush after Requiem Mass on Friday, January 19. Solas na bh.Flaitheas dá anam.
OULART HILL DEVELOPMENT
The annual general meeting of Oulart Hill Development will take place on Tuesday, February 6, in Oulart Community Centre, beginning at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and become involved in this group.
FIRST RESPONDERS
An information meeting, to discuss the formation of a Cardiac First Response Unit in the local area, will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Tuesday, January 30, at 7.30 p.m. Camogie AGM
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club annual general meeting that took took place on Sunday, January 14, was very well attended.
The officers for 2018 are – president-Jimmy Bolger; Vice-presidents Mary O’Grady and Edward O’Grady; chairperson, Geraldine Doyle; Vice – chairperson Patrick Fortune; secretary Kathryn O’Dowd, Assistant secretary, Bridget Moran; Joint treasurers Caroline Howlin and Josie Sinnott, PRO Elizabeth Freeman; Assistant PRO, Tina Rossiter; Child Protection Officer and First Aid Bridget Moran; Membership Registrar Jenny Blake; County Board Reps. Geraldine Doyle and Bridget Moran. Plans are being put in place for 2018 and the new committee are looking forward to working with team-managers, mentors and players.
UNDERAGE REGISTRATION
Membership renewal forms are available (Camogie and Hurling) and the first registration night for camogie and Underage Hurling will be Friday, February 23, at 7.30 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre. New members are very welcome to join. For information please contact Jenny Blake at 087 7769099 (Camogie) and Elizabeth Freeman 087 7560871 (Hurling)
CONGRATULATIONS
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club and the GAA Club would like to congratulate Margaret Leacy on being chosen as one of the recipients of the 2018 GAA president’s Awards in light of her outstanding contribution to camogie.
Margaret also received the Sheana Ghael Loch Garman 2017 award on Sunday, January 14, in the Ferrycarrig for her outstanding achievements in camogie.
Margaret will be presented with her award at a Banquet in Croke Park on Friday, February 9@ 6.30 p.m. The local camogie club is organising a bus and tickets to attend the Banquet. Tickets for the Banquet are €30 each and the cost of the bus will be between €10 and €15 depending on numbers. Please contact Tina Rossiter 087 2064784 to order tickets before January 31.