The Ballagh
CHRISTMAS FAIR
A Christmas Fair will be held in the Ballagh Community Centre on Sunday, November 18, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone interested in having a Table at the Christmas Fair (at a cost of €20) is asked to contact Bessie Kehoe at 087 2358835.The proceeds will go towards refurbishment of the hall.
BOXING CLUB
Training resumes in the Ballagh on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for underage boxers and beginners.
SPLIT-THE-POT
It costs just €2 to play and entry envelopes can be found in all local businesses: Tim’s Chipper, Caroline’s Hairdressing, Bob’s Bar, Lounge, Shop and Takeaway, The Sawdust, Barry Walsh’s Car Servicing, The Unyoke Cafe, The Trading Post, Angelo’s Takeaway, The post office, The School Office and Boland’s XL Thanks to everyone who support this fundraiser.
RACE TO BE MAYOR
The GAA Mayoral Election is well under way and the next few months will see lots of fundraising activities organised for the candidates. Following the success of the first bingo in Oulart Community Centre Phil Redmond’s team are running another bingo session on Sunday, November 11, while a week later, on Saturday, November 17, Martin ‘Sponger’ Fortune’s team will hold bingo in Bob’s Bars, starting at 7.30 p.m. Sponger’s team are also organising a ‘Come Dine With Me’ to be held on Saturday, December 1. We would encourage as many as possible to support the events as all the proceeds go to Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club. Please follow the Facebook page for more details.
SCÓR NA NÓG
Members of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA, camogie and Handball Clubs, who are under-17 on January 1, 2019, are eligible to compete in Solo Singing, Recitation, Music Group, Ballad Group, Figure Dancing, set dancing, Novelty Act and table quiz. Carrig-on-Bannow will host the first semi-final, featuring clubs from the Wexford and New Ross Districts, on Friday, November 16, while clubs from the Enniscorthy and Gorey Districts will compete in the second semi-final in Oulart on Saturday, November 17. Contact Breda Jacob (086 1686978) for further details.
PRIMARY SCHOOL SUCCESS
The Rackard League Football team from the primary schools of Oulart and the Ballagh will contest the Roinn C County Final in St Patrick’s Park on Thursday, November 8, beginning at 7 p.m. Best of luck to the panel of players and to the teachers in charge, Ms Delaney and Mr McDonald. Lots of support would be greatly appreciated.
JOAN AND FRIENDS
Joan Kavanagh and friends will hold a coffee morning in Oulart Hill Bar on Friday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is €3. Proceeds to local girl, Sophia Ciau, who will soon go to Germany for treatment. Contact Joan (087 9019027) for further information.
TEXT ALERT
Text Alert will work successfully with the active input of all its members and every member of the Oulart-The Ballagh community. Your actions and support will ensure its success. Don’t leave it to others. Please report all suspicious activity to Enniscorthy Gardaí at 053 9242580 or to a member of the Gardaí known to you.