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LOCAL NOTES

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CIVIC RECEPTION

On Wednesday, November 28, The all-Ireland winning Wexford Senior Hurlers of 1968, The Wexford Minor Hurlers and the Wexford Senior camogie team of that historic year were honoured by the chairman of Wexford County Council, councillor Keith Doyle at a Civic Reception in the Co. Hall. Michael and Christy Jacob (senior), Tom Byrne (Minor Captain) and Paddy O’Connor (minor) were honoured as was Margaret Leacy (Camogie). The former star players were presented with a hand-made pen in a specially designed wooden case, bearing the county Council logo while the team captains received a fusedglass trophy.

RACE TO BE MAYOR

Thank you to everyone for the massive support over the last few weeks from club members, their families and parishioners for lots of fundraising events. On last Saturday night week November 24 there was a Talent Contest in Oulart Hill Bar which was an amazing showcase of wonderful local talent Well done to all the participants and especially to the winners.

On Sunday the 25ththe Sunday Lunch was delicious with a wonderful display of desserts made by members of Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign Team and on Sunday evening the weekend finished with bingo which was also very well supported. A lot of work and a huge commitment from Phil Redmond’s Mayoral Campaign Team made the weekend a huge success. On December 9 and 16 Phil’s team will hold bingo. As this year is the 25th Anniversary of Oulart-The Ballagh winning their first Senior Hurling Title (1994) Phil’s team will launch a Souvenir Calendar in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, December 15.

Sponger Fortune’s Mayoral Campaign Team are also working very hard and they have been out and about selling tickets. Last Saturday night, their ‘Come Dine with Me’ was a huge success and a again a big thank you to all our hosts on the night. Everyone enjoyed themselves then went for an after meal get-together in Bob’s Bar, The Ballagh. And if you want to buy a real Christmas Tree to support Sponger’s Mayoral campaign, please place your order with Declan at 087 3456523, Tom at 087 6138210 or Martin at 087 9001220. The 6-foot trees sell at €30. Christmas Wreaths are also available at €8 each, two for €15 and three for €20.

It is marvellous to see such wonderful Community Spirit. Long may it continue.

CAMOGIE CLUB AGM

A big thank you to all who attended the camogie AGM on Friday November 23 in the Top Complex. Geraldine Doyle, chairperson gave a detailed report on the past year and thanked everyone for all the work that was done by the committee, Managers, mentors and first aiders during the year. The club is going well but that they would welcome more people who might join in and help for the coming season. Kathyrn O’Dowd gave a secretary’s report as did joint treasurer Caroline Howlin.

The officers were elected were as follows. President-Jimmy Bolger, Vice-chairpersons-Mary and Eddie O’Grady, chairman-Arthur Quinn, Vice-chairpersons – Patrick Fortune and Geraldine Doyle, secretary – Kathryn O’Dowd, Assistant secretary-Brendan Pettitt, joint treasurers-Caroline Howlin and Josie Sinnott, PRO-Elizabeth Freeman and Tina Rossiter, Child Protection and First Aid-Bridget Mora and Registration-Pauline Moore. Best of luck to all the committee and a huge welcome to the new officers. Registration will be in early February in conjunction with Coiste na nÓg.

COISTE NA NÓG

Coiste na nÓg had their end of year of meeting on Wednesday last, November 28, in the Top Complex at 8.30 p.m. There was an excellent attendance with lots of positive discussion about plans for the coming year. Chair. Elizabeth Freeman thanked all parents/guardians, managers, mentors and first aiders for all the work that was done with the underage boys and all the time that was give to training and going to matches.

Club chairperson Bartle Sinnott thanked all the members Coiste na nÓg, the trainers, mentors and managers and wished them the best of luck for 2019. 2018 had been a good year for the teams with the under-13s winning the inagural under-13 Premier Championship, the Permier Rackard League Hurling and Roinn ‘C’ Rackard League Football. The under-15s had gone as far as the county semi-final, having topped their division in the championship and our uU-17s got to the Division 1 county final. Our under-sevens to under-11s all competed in Go Games and had a great year as well. The committee for 2019 is as follows: chairperson-Elizabeth Freeman, secretary-Eveleen O’Sullivan, Assistant secretary – Aodhagán Swords, Coaching Officiers – Ray Harris and Shane Reddy.

BUSKING MOLLI

Molli, from the Ballagh is hoping to busk, every Sunday up to Christmas in Wexford Town and she will be donating ALL of her busking money to the Homeless Action Group in Wexford. So if you happen to see her on the Main Street, please stop, listen and support her in her charitable endeavour.

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

Congratulations to the most recent winners: Eileen Ormonde (€63), John Roche (€64) and Pat O’Toole (€78). 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 Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Thanks to everyone who support this fundraiser.

SCOUTS CAKE SALE

Oulart Scouts would like to thank everyone who donated and supported their recent cake sale. The proceeds amounted to €635.

CFR INFORMATION NIGHT

Anyone interested in being part of the CFR group should note that an Information evening will be held in the Ballagh Community Centre on Wednesday, December 5, at 8.30 p.m. For queries please contact Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484).