AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Blackwater GAA CLUB NOTES
Tonight (Tuesday) is the semi-final of the division six league against Rathgarogue-Cushinstown. Can the second team get promoted for a second year in a row? Throw in 8 p.m. in Blackwater.
The under-13 hurlers also play tonight (Tuesday) against Naomh Eanna ay 7.30 p.m. in Gorey against Gorey. On Wednesday night the under-20 footballers play Rathgarogue-Cushinstown at 8 p.m. at home. Thursday night sees our under-15 hurlers play Oulart-The Ballagh at 7.30 p.m. in Oulart, Saturday sees the under-13 hurlers play Oylegate-Glenbrien. Next Monday sees the minor hurlers play HWH Bunclody/Davidstown in the championship.
Hard luck to Darren Byrne and the Wexford under-21s who lost out to Galway in the Leinster final in heartbreaking fashion, losing by just a point after an epic encounter. They are still through to the all-Ireland semi-final where they play Cork provisionally fixed for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The under-15 hurlers were missing a number of players but still managed to defeat Askamore 1-11 to 1-08 which puts them through to the quarter finals with three games to spare.
The minor footballers had a hard fought win over Castletown in the championship which sees them qualify for the quarters finals with two games to spare. The Junior B hurlers enjoyed a large 3-22 fo 0-6 win over Clonard In the Wexford District Championship. The under-eight hurlers enjoyed a great day on Saturday playing Faythe Harriers on the quay in Wexford.
We would like to wish Jason Wallace a speedy recovery after he broke his wrist in a under-15 football clash. He will be a big loss to the team and also the minors.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
Crossabeg CASTLEBRIDGE SHOW
Preparations are under way for the 78th Castlebridge Horticulture and agriculture show. Make sure and keep Sunday, August 12, free as the committee have another fun filled day planned for all the family.
With all this gorgeous weather that we are having, there is no better time to head out in the garden and start preparing your entries. They have numerous classes so whether you are interested in baking, arts and crafts, growing vegetables/flowers, photography or flower arrangements, the children’s section or the dog show, there is a class to suit everyone.
Why not check out the schedule on their website castlebridgeshow.com. You can email your entries to castlebridgeshow@gmail.com.
ST KILLIAN’S AC
The training sessions at the community field in Crossabeg for juveniles have taken a break for the summer holidays. Many thanks to all the parents who brought their children regularly to the weekly sessions and to the children for their dedication. Enjoy the break and the coaches and officers look forward to seeing you all again in early September.
SUMMER SEISIUN
Summer Seisiún at the Sky and the Ground in Wexford takes place on Tuesday nights, at 9 p.m. Presented by Loch Garman Comhaltas it runs for six weeks straight, right through July and into August.
More show than session, Seisiún showcases the very best of local talent and features a lively mix of traditional music/singing, storytelling and Irish dancing. It runs for approximately 70 minutes duration. A €5 donation is requested at the door to cover costs.
This is just one stop on the Comhaltas Seisiún trail which takes place all over Ireland every summer. Beidh neart siamsaíocht thráidisúnta – ceol, amhránaíocht, rince is scéalaíocht. Bainigí triail as.
CHURCH NEWS
Daily Mass every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9.30 a.m. Confessions every Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the Parochial House, Crossabeg. Adoration every Monday from 1 p.m. till 7.20 p.m with Mass at 7.30 p.m. Adoration then continues till 9 p.m.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
NOTES FOR COLUMN
News items are always welcome for this column. Text to 086 1980775 or email to redcow2@eircom.net by Thursday night of each week.
Over the Water GARDEN PARTY
The fifth annual Garden Party will take place in Castlebridge community garden on Sunday, July 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Castlebridge Gospel Choir will perform and there will be tea, coffee and refreshments available during the afternoon.
There will be plenty to entertain the children too with a bouncy castle and other games. Why not go along and relax in the beautiful surroundings and listen to good music.
PASTRY MAKING DEMO
Castlebridge Show committee are hosting a pastry making demonstration with Mick Kavanagh, tomorrow evening, Wednesday, July 11, at 8 p.m in Castlebridge community centre. Mick will show a variety of pastry recipes and answer any questions you may have. Tea, coffee and some delicious home baking will be served after the talk and admission is free. The committee look forward to seeing you there. Castlebridge Show
Preparations are under way for the 78th Castlebridge Horticulture and agriculture show. Make sure and keep Sunday, August 12, free as the committee have another fun filled day planned for all the family.
With all this gorgeous weather that we are having, there is no better time to head out in the garden and start preparing your entries. They have numerous classes so whether you are interested in baking, arts and crafts, growing vegetables/flowers, photography or flower arrangements, the children’s section or the dog show, there is a class to suit everyone.
Why not check out the schedule on their website castlebridgeshow.com. You can email your entries to castlebridgeshow@gmail.com.
COFFEE MORNING
A special fundraising coffee morning will be held on Friday, July 20, from 10 a.m. till 2.30 p.m. at O’Learys house, Sandybrook, Glenbough, Screen.
The purpose of the coffee morning is to help raise funds for Finn Ryan, a little four-year-old boy with leukaemia. Hopefully Finn will be well enough to attend. Please keep this date and time in mind.
WATER SAFETY PRESENTATION
There will be an RNLI Water Safety Presentation in Hollymount tomorrow evening, Wednesday, July 11, at 8.15 p.m. Summer Seisiun
Summer Seisiún at the Sky and the Ground in Wexford town every Tuesday night, at 9 p.m. Presented by Loch Garman Comhaltas it runs for six weeks straight, right through July and into August.
More show than session, Seisiún showcases the very best of local talent and features a lively mix of traditional music/singing, storytelling and Irish dancing. It runs for approximately 70 minutes duration. A €5 donation is requested at the door to cover costs.
This is just one stop on the Comhaltas Seisiún trail which takes place all over Ireland every summer. Beidh neart siamsaíocht thráidisiúnta – ceol, amhránaíocht, rince is scéalaíocht. Bainigí triail as.
PHOENIX ARCHERS
We are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from eight years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn at 086 8463576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com. We are also on Facebook.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
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Oulart FIELD DAY
The board of management of Scoil Mochua would like to thank all who supported our recent successful field day. The results of the raffle are as follows.
First prize €200 Talbot Hotel Voucher went to Richard Devereux, Raheenduff, second prize A €50 voucher for Leisure Max, went to Paul McInerney and third prize a €25 Cotton Tree Cafe Voucher went to Alice Kelly.
Other winners included; Guess the Weight of the cake – Kevin Cooney, Guess the Sweets in the jar – Rory Jacob, who won a €25 Pebble Art voucher. Hurling shots – Jack Dunne, who won an Oulart-The Ballagh GAA top. Soccer Shots – Lorcan Nimmo Senior, Paudie Dempsey and Daryl Kehoe Junior, who won vouchers for Footgolf in Blackwater.
The Clothesline race was won by John Lacey, who received an Oulart-The Ballagh camogie Hoodie. Skittles was won by Darren O’Brien, who received a voucher for Frontiers Vertinary Services.
We would like to thank all those who attended and supported the field day, along with those who volunteered and came together to prepare the field as well as all who donated prizes and sponsorship on the day.
CHEQUE PRESENTATION
Well done to Sheila Mythen and Christine Smyth, Mayview Park, who visited St Senan’s Primary School, Enniscorthy, last week and presented a cheque for€1,300 to the Autism Unit to help towards providing extra equipment for the children, like Sheila’s grandson, who attend the Unit. The women raised the money through a Card Drive and raffle that they organised in the Oulart Hill Bar a few weeks ago.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the winners of the split-the-pot birthday draw held on Monday, July 2, to July 1 Prize Sophie Donohoe €107, second prize Lorna Kelly and Julie O’Brien Dublin Zoo Voucher and third Prize Jim and Margaret Doyle €25.
Thanks to everyone for their continued support. The next draw is on Monday, July 16.
MINISTERS OF THE WORD
Noel Doyle and Maeve Whelan will read on the weekend of July 15 to be followed by Pauline Rice and K. O’Dowd on July 22. Marie Prendergast and Emer Swords are on duty on the last weekend of July.
NEW ROTA
The new Readers Rota is presently being prepared and will come into effect on the first weekend of August. All readers are asked to contact the co-ordinator, Breda Jacob (086 1686978), or the parish priest, Fr P Browne, no later than July 24 to indicate their willingness and availability to continue as a Minister of the Word at St Patrick’s Church, Oulart. Please supply your mobile number and email address if you have one.
BINGO IN OULART
The Oulart Hill Bar (proprietor Gary O’Leary) holds a very popular and well attended bingo session in the Lounge on Friday evenings, starting at 9 p.m.
CÚL CAMP
Oulart-The Ballagh’s second Cúl Camp will run from August 13 to August 17. Please book online as soon as possible at kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie.