The Ballagh
SPLIT THE POT SPECIAL DRAW
On September 29 there will be a special draw to mark the new school year. As well as our usual prize of half the pot, there will be a second prize of €50 and a third prize of €25. Envelopes are available from the school office and all local businesses. It costs just €2 to enter.
GAA/CAMOGIE NEWS
Our under-15 boys played in the under-15 Championship semi-final against the Shelmaliers on Sunday, September 15, in Bree and unfortunately the boys were just not strong enough on this occasion to win. It was brilliant achievement for a very young team to get to a semi-final in a Roinn one championship and the boys did their best on the day. Well done to the boys and heads up and look forward to next year. Thank you very much to the management team of Paul Hayes, Mick Jacob, Tony Byrne, James Ormonde and Paul Finn for all the work with the boys and to Pauline Roche for first aid. All the work that you do is appreciated. Without our volunteers it would be impossible to run.
OUR CLUB.
MARTIN STOREY TOURNAMANT – Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, in conjunction with Wexford Co Board, are running the Martin Storey Tournament again this year and we are inviting clubs from all over the county to enter. This year the competition is for under-14 boys (born in 2004,2005 and 2006) and it will be starting on Sunday, October 14, running for six weeks. For information please contact Willie Cleary (Wexford GAA Coaching Office) 087 6072101 or Liz Freeman 087 7560871 (Oulart-The Ballagh Coiste na nÓg)
365 HURLING – This takes place in the Ballaghkeene NS every Wednesday, weather permitting. Children from first class to sixth class are all invited to take part, doing Fundamental movement and hurling skills from 8 a.m. to 8.50 a.m. before school. It has been proved that children doing exercise before class makes them more alert and full of energy for the day ahead. If you need more information please do not hesitate to contact the school principal Mr Darren Nolan or Shane Reddy, Club Coaching Officer.
CAMOGIE – Well done to the under-10 girls who played in the Co under-10 camogie Finals Day in Buffers Alley on Saturday, September 15. We had two teams qualified in the Finals. Team Red played Cushinstown Gold and won their match and Team Black played Gusserane and won their match as well. The girls played super with great determination and skill.
Thank you to all the parents/ guardians for all their support and help. A big thank you to the mentors of the two teams, Paul Hayes, Dermot Byrne, Pauline Moore, Yvonne O’Connor, Ger Martin and Josie Sinnott for all the training and mentoring with the girls.
CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Michael and Christy Jacob, who were honoured by Wexford Co. Co and Wexford GAA, on Friday, September 14, at a civic reception, along with the other heroes of the 1968 all-Ireland Senior hurling team. It was a rare occasion where members of that famous team came together to reminisce on that golden year of Wexford GAA. A huge attendance of players and players’ representatives enjoyed a great evening and were presented with a replica of the jersey that was worn in the final.
CLUB LOTTO – The club runs a two-week lotto draw to help pay for the running of the club and for the up keep of the pitches. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to support the lotto by taking a book of six tickets for €12 to be in with a chance of winning €9,000 plus five luckydip winners of €30 each draw. This is necessary way of making money to keep our club running and our pitches in great order for training and matches. Please support our club by taking a lotto book every two weeks for the benefit of the club and our young players in the future.
HEALTHY CLUB PROJECT
‘Get Strong Live Long’ is a six-week exercise programme to improve flexibility and strength. An information meeting will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Wednesday, September 26, at 8 p.m. Classes will begin on October 3 and will cater for 20 adults aged 50 years or over. All standards will be accommodated. There will be pre-and post assessments. This initiative is being promoted by Breda Flood, Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, Healthy Club Officer.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
The Sawdust Inn will host Open Mic Nights, for eight weeks, starting on Thursday, October 27, with the proceeds going to the Community First Responder Unit. Music will be by Teresa and the Stars.
FIRST RESPONDERS
Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit is always looking for new members. Anyone interested in joining can do so by contacting Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484). Follow Oulart-The Ballagh CFR Unit on Facebook. Cake sale.
The CFR Unit will hold a fundraising cake sale in Oulart and the Ballagh on the weekend October 29/30. Donations of home baking or help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484) for further information.