AROUND THE DISTRICTS The Ballagh
Ballymurn
PRESENTATION NIGHT
There will be a presentation night in Ballymurn hall on Saturday the 10th march at 9.15 to show our appreciation to Annamay Hodnett on her retirement as Fás supervisor. Everyone welcome.
CAMOGIE REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on Friday, February 23, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Oylegate Community Centre. All parents/players are asked to attend. Membership rates same as last year. New members also welcome, just come along on the night.
TALENT SHOW
Crossabeg-Ballymurn LGFC are looking for locally talented people to take part in a talent competition that’s been organised by the Ladies’ Football County Board. There are two semi-finals, one for the north and the other for the south of the county with the south one taking place March 3 in the Horse and Hound. The north semi-final in which we have to enter a minimum of one act to a maximum of three takes place on March 16 in the Riverside Park Hotel. The final will take place at a later date.
Tickets for the semi-finals are now available. So anyone over the age of 14 from Crossabeg, Ballymurn, Oylegate or Glenbrien can contact Niall McDonald 086 1726923 or Susan Neville 087 0524504 before February 23 and its first come that will go forward and you don’t necessarily need to be a club member. The prize money is €500 for first place and €200 for second.
BETWEEN THE BELLS
‘Between the Bells’ continues till Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Deepest sympathy to Marie Hayes and family on the death of her mother Noreen Murphy, who passed away last week may she rest in peace.
CHURCH NEWS
Mass Times Tuesday 7.30 p.m., Thursday 9.30 a.m., Saturday 9.30 a.m. and 8.15 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.
Dates for your diary: Confirmation in Ballymurn March 2 and first communion April 28.
GAA LOTTO RESULTS
Lotto Results February 21: numbers drawn 1, 2, 21 and 29 No winner. No Match 3; Lucky dips: Paudie Foley and Phil Breen Next jackpot €10,000.
YOUTH CLUB
Ballymurn Youth Club takes place in the hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil Ballymurn at 9 p.m.
Bree-Galbally BREE OPEN MEETING
Bree Community Development Committee in conjunction with Bree Community Centre Committee will host an open meeting in Bree Community Centre on Monday, March 5, at 8 p.m. to launch the provision of a Children’s Playground in Bree, the Development of Walking Trails on Bree Hill, the building of a Community Hub with IT services and the organising a Bree Parish Festival Weekend.
A €100,000 grant under the town and Village Renewal Scheme from the Dept of arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in association with Wexford County Council has been awarded to Bree Community Development Group. Light refreshments will be served.
GALBALLY HALL AGM
The AGM of Galbally Sport and Leisure Club (Galbally Hall) will take place on Tuesday, February 27, at 8 p.m. in Galbally Hall. Bree AC News
Best of luck to the 11 local athletes competing in Athlone IT next weekend.
SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
Galbally NS, Ballyhogue NS and Bree NS are now accepting enrolment applications for September 2018. Enrolment packs are available in school offices. Contact details 053 9247622 (Galbally), 053 9247677 (Ballyhogue) or 053 9247725 (Bree) for further details or call into any of the schools.
COMMUNITY GAMES
County Finals for the art, Model Making and Handwriting are March 10. The County Swimming Finals are on March 27 and County Quiz Final is April 10. See Website Aldi Community Games May 2018 for rules of all national finals, which this year are taking place in Limerick from May 25 to May 27.
Glenbrien GAA LOTTO
In the GAA lotto held February 21, numbers drawn were 12, 14, 19 and 24 bonus 21. Luckydip winners were Shane Harron, Pamela Rowe, Katie Alcock, Conor Shanahan, Carol Heffernan, Fiona Power, Billy Reck, and Catherine and Jack Rigley. Next draw will be held on March 7 in Mernaghs Lounge, Oylegate. Tickets available locally.
JUMBLE SALE DONATIONS
It is hoped that Glenbrien Village Renewal Group will hold a stall in an upcoming Jumble Sale, to be held in Oylegate Community Hall on Sunday, March 11.
We are therefore seeking donations of any saleable items that people may have to contribute for this fundraiser. All items will be very gratefully received (no electrical goods please).
If you have any items to donate, please phone or text to have them collected from you (087 6180722).Alternatively, please leave the items to any of the committee members as follows: Dave/ Bernie Doyle, Marian O’Gorman, Margo Quirke, Bairbre Fitzhenry. Many thanks Please follow us on Facebook.
SENIORS PARTY
This year the annual dinner will take place in the Old School Centre on Sunday, March 25, at 1.30 p.m.
All senior members of the community are all invited. The members of the committee and the collectors of the Parish Draw will be distributing Invitations at the draw this weekend to the collectors, and some of the group will be distributing them around to the houses, if you would like to attend please fill in the RSVP and give it to the person who calls, also if you need transport to attend the party please let us know and we can arrange this for you. To anyone who might like to donate any unwanted gifts for the raffle, please give them to any of the committee or please call or text 086 3131711 and we canarrange to have them collected Thank You. Parents’ association.
A very big thank you to all those who supported the bingo in Oylegate on Thursday night, and to those who continue to support the raffle fundraiser for the School.
We really do appreciate your support and the Weekly Bingo continues every Thursday night in Mernaghs Lounge at 9 p.m. Why not come along for a fun social night and join us.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community centre is Sunday, March 11. Music on the night is by the hugely popular Dave Lawlor. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. Admission is €8 so come along to what is sure to be a lovely night of music and dance.
ANNIE
Rehearsals are well advanced for the popular musical ‘Annie’ which will be staged in Oylegate Community Centre, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 21, to March 24. Details re booking etc will be announced later.
Oylegate COOKERY DEMONSTRATION
Oylegate National School parents’ association are holding a cookery demonstration with celebrity chef Edward Hayden in the Riverside Park Hotel on Wednesday, April 18, to raise funds for the School. This well know celebrity chef will be whipping up a range of delicious and tasty meals. These can be easily recreated at home and are ideal for all cooks regardless of skill level. Edward is very familiar to radio and television audiences from his weekly cookery slots on TV3’s Ireland AM and regular appearances on radio. Tickets are €15 and can be obtained in Freeman’s or from the PA Committee at 087 4156915. We ask everyone to please support this event.
SOCIAL DANCING
The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community centre is Sunday, March 11. Music on the night is by the hugely popular Dave Lawlor. Dancing from 9.30 p.m. Admission is €8 so come along to what is sure to be a lovely night of music and dance.
PENNY BANK
Oylegate-Glenbrien GAA penny bank is now open and welcomes savers from all areas. For more details please contact 087 7439860.
ENROLMENT FORMS
Oylegate National School are now Enrolling for September 2018. Call to the school for a form between nine and three Monday to Friday.
BETWEEN THE BELLS
‘Between the Bells’ continues till Tuesday, March 6, at 7 p.m. Camogie Club
THE 2 JOHNNIES
Oylegate-Glenbrien camogie club present ‘The 2 Johnnies’ on Saturday, April 14, in Oylegate Community Centre at 8 p.m. Tickets are €15 each.
GAA TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz consisting of GAA questions will be held on Wednesday, February 28, in Mernagh’s Lounge Oylegate at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome to come along on the night.
GAA LOTTO
GAA lotto held February 21, numbers drawn were 12, 14, 19 and 24 bonus 21. Lucky-dip winners were Shane Harron, Pamela Rowe, Katie Alcock, Conor Shanahan, Carol Heffernan, Fiona Power, Billy Reck, and Catherine and Jack Rigley. Next draw will be held on March 7 in Mernaghs Lounge, Oylegate. Tickets available locally.
LOCAL LINK WEXFORD
Local Link Wexford provides secure, reliable and affordable transport for the rural communities of County Wexford. Services are open to everyone and all ages. The services will accommodate those attending appointments, shopping etc. Where possible they will collect passengers from their homes. An information booklet together with timetable is available at the back of the church.
MASS TIMES
Please note Mass times in Oylegate: Saturday vigil Mass is at 6.30 p.m. Sunday morning Mass is at 10.30 a.m.
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
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 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 and Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Parents/Guardians may also get entry envelopes in the school office.
B-FIT
Fundraising – Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie clubs Springtime Fundraising events continue with different groups organising special events. Bingo continues in Bob’s Bar, The Ballagh on Tuesday nights, beginning at 9 p.m. On Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, March 4, a Cake Sale will take place after Masses. On Friday, March 9, there will be a table quiz in Bob’s Bar. Later in the month, Wongo Bingo and barbecue will be held in Raheenduff and ‘This is your Life – Mick Jacob’-a celebration of the sporting life of Co. Wexford’s first All-Star, with many high-profile guests, former teammates and former opponents attending. Watch this space for details.
Exercise Events – Walking under lights continues at the GAA Walking Track, each evening, Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on weekday mornings from 9.30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to participate in this healthy activity. Line Dancing continues in Oulart Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. while Keep Fit classes for all levels continue on Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
IRISH SCHOLARSHIPS
Part-funded residential scholarships to Coláiste Laighean, New Ross, based in Good Counsel College, are available from the GAA Youngsters, who have completed sixth class are eligible to apply. The course from June 24 – July 8 is for students second year to fifth year while students just finished sixth class – second years will attend July 13 to July 27. The cost to the student’s family will be €160.
The local GAA club and Wexford Co. Board will pay the remaining two-thirds of the cost. Parents/Guardians of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie, who would like their child to enter a draw for a scholarship are asked to contact Oulart-The Ballagh Oifigeach Gaeilge and Cultúr, Breda Jacob no later than March 10.