AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballymurn PATRON
The Ballymurn Patron will take place on Sunday, August 12, at 2 p.m.
TIDY TOWNS
Ballymurn Tidy Towns would like to thank those that contributed to the collection box in the shop. The amount collected was €116. 80. Thanks to peter for facilitating this collection. The money was used for buying some of the flowers for the tubs in the village. We will be having a visit from the adjudicators in the next couple of weeks so we need to keep the village and surrounding areas clean and litter-free. We are in the process of getting two seats made for the village and we hope they will enhance the overall look of the village.
GAA NOTES
Our deepest sympathy on behalf of Crossabeg-Ballymurn GAA Club to the Kehoe family on the passing of our former chairman Séamus kehoe. a fantastic and inspirational clubman and an even bigger gentleman who will be sorely missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Siobhán, Joseph, Seán, Liam and the rest of the family at this time. A proud and passionate Crossabeg-Ballymurn Man, RIP Séamus.
Dont forget to buy your weekly lotto ticket available from any club member or players.
Rackard League – Well done to Ballymurn/Crossabeg camogie team on wining the district final.
IRISH NIGHT
Why not come along to the Anvil pub Ballymurn on Friday, June 29, and join in with the craic at our Irish Night. Everyone welcome.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil at 9 p.m.
Blackwater GAA NOTES
The Blackwater 5k/10k run is on this Sunday morning. Make sure and get down to the field at 10 a.m.
Intermediate hurlers play HWH Bunclody at 8 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) in Bunclody. On Thursday the under-13 footballers play Buffers Alley at 7.30 in Monamolin. On Friday the junior b hurlers play Shelmaliers at 7.30 in our pitch in the Junior B championship. On Sunday morning the intermediate hurlers play Oulart-The Ballagh at 11.30 a.m. On Monday it’s the return of the minor football championship when we play Glynn-Barntown at 7.30 p.m. in Kilurin.
Our Intermediate hurlers lost out to Eire Óg from Kildare in the Division 3 Leinster League Final in James Stephens pitch in Kilkenny. They led for most of the game but lost out by four in the end. The final score didn’t reflect the closeness of the game.
The junior B hurlers enjoyed a good win against St Patrick’s Camolin in the league winning 2-15 to 1-07. St Pat’s were undefeated so far this year. James Dooley and Jake Nobbs with the goals. It puts the lads back top of the table with one game to go against Liam Mellows.
Unfortunately Scoil Naomh Bhríde lost out in the Roinn B Rackard League Hurling Final to Rathnure by eight points. The boys led by one at the break but couldn’t hold onto to the lead in the second half. Dean Wright managed the Rathnure team while there was plenty of local interest in the Roinn A final with Áine Wright involved with the Oulart team while Johnny Murphy managed the St Martin’s team.
The GAA nursery continues this Thursday at 6.15 for four- to six-year-olds. Training for under-sevens also at the same time both football and hurling.
Oulart HURLING SUCCESS
Congratulations to the parish schools’ hurling team on winning the Rackard League ‘A’ title last Wednesday evening in Innovate Wexford Park by beating Piercestown (St Martin’s) on a scoreline of six goals four points to one goal 10 points to recapture the Nickey Rackard Cup after an absence of twenty-one years.
Congratulations to Simon Roche, who truly played a captain’s part as he led his team to victory and well done also to the whole panel and their teacher – mentors Darren Nolan, Maria Barron and Derek McDonald.
WINNING PANEL
The victorious Oulart-The Ballagh primary school panel of 21 boys was as follows: Jason Rossiter, Cole Blake, Eoin Mongon, Oisín Moore, Kevin Redmond, Dylan Butler, J. D Masterson, Cian O’Connor, Ben Harper, Peter Wickham, Simon Roche (captain), Jack Dunne, Rhys Wickham, Aaron Royce, Matthew Ryan, Adam Butler, Alex Howlin, Dean Cox, Josh Sinnott, Frank Gallagher, Daniel Gallagher.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Best of luck to talented swimmer, Lilly Devereux, who is representing Leinster, at the Special Olympics 2018, Ireland Games in Dublin. The World Games will be held in Abu Dhabi.
PARISH PATRONS
The annual patron and blessing of graves will take place in Oulart on Sunday, June 24, and in the Ballagh on the following Sunday, July 1, at 2 p.m. Field day.
The board of management of Scoil Mochua will hold its annual field day, in the school grounds, immediately after the patron. The usual entertainment will be provided, with something for all ages. If you can help out in any way please contact the school as soon as possible.
BYGONE DAYS
The official opening/re-opening of the Bygone Days House of stories will take place on June 23 at 7 p.m.
BENEFIT NIGHT/FAMILY WALK
Keep Saturday, June 30, free for a 5k Family Walk, followed by a barbecue and music at Marty’s Bar, Oulart, in aid of the Joseph Masterson Fund. The Walk will start at the Upper GAA Pitch at 6 p.m. and the entertainment will continue at Marty’s. Tickets at five euro each are available at Corrigan’s Spar and from the organisers. The caring and supportive community that is Oulart will ensure a successful event.
GAA SUMMER CAMPS
Oulart-The Ballagh Cúl Camps will run from July 2 to July 6 and from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps. gaa.ie.
HEALTHY CLUB LAUNCH
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Healthy Club was launched on Sunday, June 17. The Healthy Club project aims to transform GAA clubs into health-enhancing hubs for their communities. For further information contact Breda Flood (Healthy Club Officer).
SPLIT-THE – POT
Congratulations to Pat and Colette Walsh, the latest winners of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot, who won €116.
To celebrate Oulart Split – the Pot’s second birthday and to thank players for their support the organisers are having a birthday bonanza draw with cash prizes and a Trip for four to Dublin Zoo. This draw will take place on July 2 so make sure and have your entry envelopes in any of the boxes after Tuesday, June 26.
As Split-the – Pot approaches its second birthday it is wonderful to report that €15,570 has been raised so far. The following is a list of where the funds have been used:
(1) Contribution to Computer Safety talks (2) Garden Furniture (3) Sports Equipment (4) New visualiser for classroom roof repairs (5) Reading materials (6) School Gardens. Without the support of the local community all this would not have been possible. Please continue to enter split-the-pot to further enhance the educational opportunities for our children.
SCOUTS FUNDRAISING
Sincere thanks to everyone who supported Family Funday in Marty’s Bar, Oulart on Saturday, June 10.
The winners of Door Prizes were Kathryn O’Dowd, Holly Robinson, Liam Harris-Fortune and Jenny Harvey-Andrews. Raffle winners were Mairead McAuliffe, Martin Murphy, Anne O’Byrne, Angie Reddy, Thomas Hyland, Eoin Deegan, Siobhán Joel, Páidí Harris, Jennifer Parkin and Sheila Mythen. Many thanks also to Marty’s Bar for hosting the event and to Lar Corrigan/Spar for his continued generosity. Thanks also to all the sponsors: Talbot Hotel, Pirates Cove, Hugh Boggan Motors, Lifestyle Fitness, Courtown Leisure Centre, Angelo’s Takeaway, Kate’s Cafe, Springmount Garden Centre, Waterfront Leisure Centre, Blackwater Footgolf, The Zen Room, IOAC, The Heritage Park, Kilmurry Nursery, Blackwater Open Farm and Petitts SuperValu.
The amount raised has hit the €3,000 mark and Oulart Scouts are extremely grateful for all the continued support. The money raised will provide more equipment, further training and help with the ongoing running costs of the Unit.
Oylegate DRINK TEA FOR MND
There will be a tea and coffee morning in Mernagh’s Pub, Oylegate on Saturday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donations made on the day will go directly to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.
NEW CHURCH ORGAN
A very sincere word of thanks to Oylegate Vintage Club who donated €1,700 to our organ fund following their Tractor Run in May.
This is an enormous contribution to the Choir’s fundraising efforts and we are very thankful. We are also very grateful for the Arts & Amenities grant of €550 which we received from Wexford Co. Council.
Total raised to date: €4,400. Amount outstanding: €1,600. We thank you all for your very generous support since January. We will resume fundraising in the Autumn.
PARISH PATRONS
Glenbrien Patron will take place on Sunday, June 24, at 2 p.m. Oylegate Patron will take place on Saturday, June 30, at 6 p.m.
Names of Deceased to be read out during Patron Mass to be dropped into the Sacristy/Parochial House by Wednesday June 20 (Glenbrien) and Wednesday June 27 (Oylegate).
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
There will be a church gate collection in Oylegate and Glenbrien in aid of Haiti Orphanage Project on June 23/24.
SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K
The Hope Cancer Support Centre will hold their annual summer Solstice 5K Walk and Ceremony of Light and Healing in Curracloe Beach on Thursday, June 21, at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to come along and be part of this very special ceremony and to enjoy a peaceful and serene walk on this beautiful beach.
The Ballagh RACKARD LEAGUE WIN
Congratulations to the parish schools’ hurling team on winning the Rackard League ‘A’ title last Wednesday evening in Innovate Wexford Park by beating Piercestown (St Martin’s) on a scoreline of six goals four points to one goal 10 points to recapture the Nickey Rackard Cup after an absence of twenty-one years.
Congratulations to Simon Roche, who truly played a captain’s part as he led his team to victory and well done also to the whole panel and their teacher – mentors Darren Nolan, Maria Barron and Derek McDonald.
FUNDRAISING
Well done to Joan Kavanagh and friends, who organised a Tractor Run and Fun Run/Walk in the Ballagh recently and raised over €1,300 in aid of Alzheimers sufferers. The cheque was handed over in Bob’s Bar last week.
LOCAL NOTES
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ANNUAL PATRON
The patron in the Ballagh will be held, as usual, on the first Sunday of July, commencing at 2 p.m. The Oulart Patron will be held on Sunday, June 24.
CEMETERY CLEAN-UP
Work has started on the Ballagh Cemetery in preparation for the annual patron on July 1. More help is needed, so parishioners who can help out are asked to come to the cemetery on Wednesday the 20th at 7 p.m.
PARISH FIELD DAY
The annual field day will take place after the patron on July 1. This is the main fundraiser for the parish for the year and help is needed to ensure its success. If you can sell tickets, work at a stall, bake for the home produce stall, get prizes sponsored, help set up for the day or help in any way please let the organisers know. All offers of help are greatly appreciated.