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BALLAGH BOXING CLUB
Congratulations to James Cullen, Ryan Cullen and Aaron Kirwan-Doyle, who won Gold in the recent Co. Championships and to JP Fielding, who won a Silver Medal. Hard Luck on Evan Murphy, who had to pull out due to illness. The boys are now preparing for the Leinster Championships in a few weeks.
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Wexford GAA are offering 21 part-funded scholarships to Coláiste Laighean, New Ross in the summer of 2019.The scheme is based on the player’s family, the player’s club and Wexford GAA paying one-third each of the cost of the two – week residential course. Applicants apply to their local GAA Club and will be included in a draw to determine who wins the scholarship. The cost to the student’s family is only €160.
The dates of the Courses are as follows: June 23 to July 7 (Cúrsa C for second year-5th Year), July 12 to July 26 (Cúrsa D for sixth class-2nd Year). Each club may nominate two names.
Parents/guardians of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie players who would like their child to be entered for the draw are asked to contact Oulart-The Ballagh, Oifigeach Gaeilge and Cultúr, Breda Jacob (086 1686978) no later than March 4. So far, three names have been submitted locally and more are expected, so a supervised draw will be held to determine which two names will be submitted to Wexford GAA. And then the successful applicants will be notified. There is still time to indicate your interest in the scheme, just remember the above deadline.
JOAN’S CHARITY NIGHT
Joan Kavanagh and friends will hold a Charity Night in aid of the Cardiac Unit, Wexford Hospital, in Oulart Hill Bar on Saturday, March 2. Music will be provided by the brilliant ‘Unhinged’. Admission is by donation. A raffle will also be held. For further information please contact Joan at 087 9019027.
FAMILY FUN TABLE QUIZ
Oulart Scout Group will hold a Family Fun table quiz in Oulart Hill Bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 10. There will be great prizes on offer. A Table of Four will cost only €20.
CFR TRAINING
The Oulart-The Ballagh Unit of Community First Responders is live, seven nights a week and all day at weekends, assisting the National Ambulance Service, on a totally voluntary basis. Anyone interested in joining the group is asked to contact Vickie (087 7780749) or Ger (086 1578484).
COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT
The AGM of Oulart Text Alert will take place on Wednesday, March 13, in the Legion of Mary Hall (situated just below and on the same side as St Patrick’s Church), in Oulart Village. A vacancy exists for chairperson of the group. All are welcome and encouraged to attend the AGM and to play a part in securing the safety and security of the residents of the area and their property. Your support, as always, is greatly appreciated.