The Ballagh

THANK YOU

The Wexford Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to their recent church gate collection at St John the Baptist Church, The Ballagh. The amount collected and banked was €305.95.

Thanks also to the collectors for their time and help. Every cent collected locally will remain in the Wexford branch to be used for the benefit of Down Syndrome children and adults.

BOOK FAIR

The book fair will take place in the Ballagh school on November 21, 22 and 23. Pupils will have an opportunity to look at the books during school on Friday, November 17, and a brochure will be sent home with every child. The book fair will be open to pupils on Tuesday, November 21, and Thursday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The book fair will also be open for parents and pupils on Wednesday, November 22, from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the school calendar (2018) will also be launched on this evening.

The school calendar will be a fantastic keepsake for the years ahead as well as being an excellent Christmas gift for family and friends. Prices are €8 for one, €15 for two and €20 for three calendars. Tea and coffee will be served and all are welcome to attend.

SPLIT – THE – POT

Congratulations to our recent winners Claire Sinnott €63 and Jason Bolger O’Brien €64. It costs just €2 to play and 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 and Ballaghkeene Daybreak. Thank You for your support.

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION

In conjunction with Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club sponsor (Corrigan’s Spar and Family Butchers and Super Chips), the well – known chef and food writer Edward Hayden will give a cookery demonstration in the Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28.

Alongside Edward’s cooking delights, there will be a variety of stallholders showcasing their