The Ballagh
BINGO
The Ballagh Boxing Club will benefit from the bingo that will be held in Bob’s Bar, The Ballagh, starting on Tuesday, January 14, at 9 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
SPLIT-THE-POT
Congratulations to the most recent winner, Leon Britton, on winning €82. Thank you to all participants for your continued support. It costs just €2 to play and envelopes can be found in all local businesses: Tim’s Chipper, Caroline’s, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, Dick Britton PVC Ltd., The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Bolands XL.
LOCAL NOTES
If you want coverage of your organisation, club or family’s important occasions or successes please contact your Local Correspondent, Breda Jacob by phone, text (086 1686978) or email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk no later than the Thursday prior to publication.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club, through its Healthy Club Officer, Breda Flood has signed up, once again for the RTÉ Operation Transformation ‘Ireland Lights Up’ that was so successful in 2019. Beginning on Monday, January 13, and continuing till February 24, the lights at the Upper Pitch will be on Monday nights from 7 p.m. till 8.30 p.m. to enable walkers/runners to participate. People are asked to sign-in so that the numbers taking part can be recorded.
BAPTISMS IN OULART
Oulart and Ballaghkeene Baptism dates for 2020 have been published and will take place on Saturdays at midday or 4 p.m. Three weeks’ notice is required. Application forms are available from P Lacey for the Ballagh (086 3030492) and M Davis for Oulart, Tuesdays 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., phone 053 9136139.
BINGO IN OULART
Bingo is held in Oulart Community Centre every Sunday night, beginning at 8 p.m. Books are €10 with valuable cash prizes. The jackpot now stands at more than €400. We would ask as many people as possible to support the bingo because not only does it act as a fundraiser, it is also a great way of making and meeting friends and parishioners for a chat.
GAA/CAMOGIE REGISTRATION.
There will be a Club Registration night on Tuesday, February 4, from 8.15 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in Oulart Community Centre. All players and intending club members of the GAA Club and camogie club are invited to come and register on the night. If you have any queries please call Liz Freeman at 087 7560871.