AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Blackwater ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next Active Retirement meeting is on Monday, February 11, in the Blackwater lodge at 2.30 p.m. There will a presentation on fire safety in the home by a fire officer from Wexford. This will be followed by tea or coffee with sandwiches and cakes. Cost for the refreshments is €5. All are welcome
GAA NOTES
Hard luck to Tomás Murphy, Feidhlim Roche, Jake Nobbs and Pad O’Connor, who were with the St Peter’s College team who lost out to Kilkenny CBS in the Leinster Quarter Final.
Hurling365 will be starting shortly and the club is looking for members to help out. Please contact Joe Cullen if you wish to coach.
Hard luck to Darren Byrne, who was part of the Wexford hurling panel which lost to Limerick in the first round of the national league.
Club membership is due. Player €150, player and partner €160, student €70, non-player €60 and non-player and partner €70.
We are still on the lookout for any old memorabilia in the parish? We would love to photograph any old medal especially one of the 1899 or 1901 Leinster or all-Ireland final medals, there must be one floating around the parish? Even any old jerseys.
Last week’s question: Name the four players from Blackwater on the Wexford junior hurling team that lost to Cork in a all-Ireland semi-final In 1940? Thomas Corrigan, James Roche, Thomas Furlong and William Kenny. This week’s question: Who did Blackwater junior hurlers play in the 2001 Leinster championship first round?
Crossabeg SILVER CIRCLE
Congratulations to the January winners in the Crossabeg-Ballymurn community centre Silver circle draw. The five winners of prizes of €200 each were Eamonn Doyle, Ballymurn; Albert McDonald, Saunderscourt; Sharon Roche, Newcastle; Celine and Fergus Moore, Artramon Heights and Mary Bishop, Ballymurn. February’s draw takes place at 9 p.m on Friday, February 15, in the Anvil, Ballymurn.
COMMUNITY FIELD, GARRYWILLIAM
Despite the harsher weather of recent weeks, there are good numbers availing of the walking track at the community field. The track is lit till 10 p.m each night helping everyone stick to their resolution to Get Active in 2019. A small contribution to the honesty box is always appreciated. Repairs to the entrance road are being undertaken. Ballymurn FC is the current resident at the soccer pitch. New members (adults) are welcome. Contact Vinny Quirke at 087 6824077.
CROSSABEG CHOIR
Choir rehearsals take place the second Tuesday in every month and Crossabeg Choir are now recruiting for female and male members to join. There are no auditions necessary and if you are interested in joining up, then call Mary at 087 2737233 for further information or call down to the church on Tuesday, February 11, at 7.30 p.m where you will be made very welcome.
POKER CLASSIC
A Poker Classic will take place at Foleys bar and lounge on Friday, February 8, at 9 p.m. Entry fee is €10 per person. There will also be a raffle on the night and your support would be appreciated. Proceeds in aid of the Crossabeg Parish centre.
AFTERNOON TEA PARTY
An Afternoon Tea Party and cake sale will be held at Kyle Forge on Saturday, February 23, from midday till 3 p.m. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds in aid of Crossabeg Parish centre.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our condolences to the family of the late Margaret (Mag) Kavanagh, Kennedy Park, Wexford (nee McDonald, Crossabeg) who died on Monday, January 28, at the age of 94 years. Our condolences to her sons, daughters, grandchildren, greatgreatgrandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Burial took place to Crossabeg cemetery after Requiem Mass in Clonard church on Wednesday afternoon of last week. R.I.P.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
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Over the Water DEVELOPMENT LOTTO
results of the Curracloe United lotto for Sunday, January 27, The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 16 and 22. There was no jackpot winner and three match-three winners who each received €50, Jim Redmond, Ballina; J & E Nolan, Rectory Hall, Oldtown and Mat Bones, Curracloe.
CURRACLOE SCHOOL NEWS
Congratulations to Mick and Anne Carty, who won €108 in last week’s split-the-pot draw. The next draw takes place on Wednesday, February 6, Thanks to all who continue to support the draw.
The parents’ association have organised a Clothes Collection in conjunction with the National Council for the Blind. Please bring your bags of unwanted clothing, linen, curtains, belts, handbags and shoes (paired) in plastic bags to the school on or before Wednesday, February 27, No cushions, duvets, pillows, socks or underwear, please. All donations of clothing etc. will be sold in the NCBI shops nationwide, or recycled. The school will receive money per 10Kg filled bag.
First and second class pupils are taking part in the Forest Schools Project in the Heritage Park every Wednesday for 10 weeks. They are learning all about our woodlands, its inhabitants and its biodiversity. They are also having lots of fun exploring the forest, building dens and looking after the creatures who live there.
Bingo continues every Sunday in the school hall from 3.30 5 p.m. and all are welcome.
Curracloe national school are now accepting Registrations for September 2019. Please contact the school secretary at 053 9137283 for registration form.
5K FUN RUN/WALK
Curracloe 5K Fun Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, February 24, at midday. Registration takes place from 10.30 a.m. at Curracloe national school. Donations will be accepted on the day, and all funds raised go to the school funds.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our condolences to the family of the late Walter Kehoe, St Ibar’s Villas, Castlebridge and late of Swan View, The Faythe, Wexford, who died on Wednesday, January 30, Pre-deceased by his late son Declan, he is survived by his wife Evelyn, daughters Lorna and Thelma, and son Colin, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. His remains reposed at Mulligans funeral home on Thursday afternoon with funeral prayers on Friday morning and removal to Castlebridge church for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. Burial took place afterwards in St Ibar’s cemetery, Castlebridge. RIP.
PARTNERS 45
Weekly winners of the partners 45 in Hotel Curracloe were Kathleen Lacey and Seán Allan. Bingo full house winner was Pat Roche, Killers pool winner was Niall Kelly and last man standing was Brian Corrigan.
ITEMS FOR COLUMN
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Oylegate SOCIAL DANCING
The next date for social dancing in Oylegate Community Centre is Sunday, February 10. Music on the night is by the popular duo K-JO Dancing from 9.30 p.m. Admission €8. Come along and enjoy a great night of dancing music and food.
CPR INFORMATION EVENING
CPR could save the life of someone you know. In order to be able to provide a very valuable and much needed service within community we need people to volunteer to be trained as First Aid Responders and also people to help out with the administration and organisation. This service is run in conjunction with the national ambulance service and could save your life or someone you love. An information meeting will be held on Wednesday the 13th. Feb. in Oylegate Community Centre at 8 p.m. We ask everyone interested in any way to attend. For further information contact 086 2313281.
GAA NOTES
Saturday, February 9, will be a historic and great occasion for the club and the parish. Our Junior hurlers have booked themselves a place in the all-Ireland final in Limerick, where they will play Cappamore from Limerick. The lads had a good win in the semi-final V Inagh-Kilnamona from Clare with Peter Rowley being awarded man of the match. This team have now beaten the county final winners from Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway, and Clare which is a great achievement.
Well done to the panel, manager John Conroy, his back room team and Jay Shanahan, who has been training the lads. We wish the team the very best of luck and we hope to see lots of supporters at the game down in Limerick. If you wish to travel by bus please contact Majella to book a seat.
Lotto – GAA lotto syndicate Jan winners of €100 were Rory Sludds and Charlene Breen, lotto winnings were €109. The next draw is February 27.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Oylegate National School is now taking enrolments for September 2019. Please call to the school for a form any time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GAA WALKING TRACK
The top track will be fully lit every Mon/Weds/Friday evening from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for anyone who wishes to avail of the facility to get fit and healthy for 2019. Everybody welcome. Unfortunately for health and safety reasons guide dogs only are allowed.
PENNY BANK
GAA penny bank has resumed for 2019 new members are always welcome, contact any committee member for more details.
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.
The Ballagh GAA TALENT COMPETITION
The winner of the final of the GAA Talent Competition ‘Oulart-The Ballagh’s Got Talent’ that was held in the Sawdust, The Ballagh, on Saturday, January 26, was Laura Kelly and the runner-up was Rachel O’Leary.
COLLEGES CAMOGIE VICTORY
Well done to Coláiste Bríde, Enniscorthy under-16 camogie on their victory in the Junior B Leinster Final versus Castlecomer recently. Oulart-The Ballagh players involved were Siobhán Sinnott, Miria O’Dowd and Sarah Walsh while the substitutes included Cora Redmond, Niamh Larkin – Cooney and Bronagh Kenny. Joint managers were Marie-Therese Barron and Nicholas Cullen. The team will play the Munster champions in the all-Ireland semi-final.
DONATION TO HOPE CENTRE
Thank you to everyone who turned up and supported the recently held Tractor Run, in the Ballagh in aid of the Hope Cancer Support Centre, Enniscorthy. It was an enjoyable afternoon and hugely successful, thanks to the trojan efforts of those involved in Sponger’s Mayoral Campaign Team. €1620.48 was donated to the Hope Centre and the money will be used to enhance the services provided there. Well done to all involved.
SPONGER’S MAYORAL EVENTS
Forthcoming events for Martin ‘Sponger’ Fortunes Mayoral Campaign: Bingo in Bob’s bar every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ‘Open Mic’ night every Thursday in the Sawdust at 9 p.m. A cake sale/Coffee morning in Freemans, Ballynamonabeg,on Saturday, February 9, from 10 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. On February 21, a Dog Night in Enniscorthy with an All-Star Race starting at 8 p.m. with 10 Greyhound races on the card. Tickets are €10 each and children under-16 are free.
PHIL’S CAMPAIGN
Events for Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign are as follows:
Bingo in Oulart Community Centre, starting at 8 p.m., Sunday, February 10, Sunday, February 17, and Sunday, February 24. A Breakfast Morning will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Sunday, February 3, from 9 am to 12.30 p.m. On Friday, February 15, ‘Dancing with Declan and the Classic Outlaws’ in Oulart Community Centre at 9 p.m.
On Sunday, February 24, a 5k and 10k Walk and Run starting at the Upper Complex at midday, with registration from 11.30 a.m. The Circuit Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday in the Ballagh Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 9.00 till Thursday, February 14.
UNDERAGE GAA REGISTRATION
A registration night for Underage GAA and camogie players will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. For information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 087 7560871.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the recent winners of the Ballagh split-thepot-Eileen Codd (€67) and Liam Kehoe (€76). It costs only €2 to play and entry envelopes can be found in all local businesses. Thank you to all who support the local split-the-pot.
ADULT SCÓR
The Senior Scór GAA Talent competition will take place in Carrig-on-Bannow Community Centre on Friday, February 8, at 7.30 p.m. Details of the Scór Quiz will be announced soon.