The Ballagh
BEREAVEMENT
The sympathy of the community is extended to the immediate family, relatives and friends of the late Paddy Stamp, Ballymotey, whose tragic death occurred on October 4. He will be sadly missed by his wife Ann, sons Stephen, Anthony and Patrick, daughters Nicola and Tanya, his mother Katie, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, relatives and a wide circle of friends. He was predeceased by his father Tommy and brother Anthony. Paddy was laid to rest in the Ballagh Cemetery after the funeral Mass in St John the Baptist Church. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal.
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.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
The Sawdust Inn will host Open Mic Nights, for eight weeks, starting on Thursday, September 27, with the proceeds going to the Community First Responder Unit. Music will be by Teresa and the Stars.
SCÓR NA NÓG
The GAA Scór Talent competition celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. As usual the Co. Wexford underage competitions take place in November and once again Oulart Community Centre will host one of the county semi-finals.
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 Oulart on Saturday, November 17.
Registration of competitors will begin at 7 p.m. and the stage competitions get under way at 7.30 p.m. The county final will take place in Clonroche on Saturday, November 24. The Scór table quiz will be held in St Martin’s on Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m. Parents/Guardians of boys and girls who would like to represent Oulart-The Ballagh should contact Breda Jacob (086 1686978).
GAA LOTTO
The latest lucky-dip winners of €30 each were Paddy Cahill, Pat Redmond, Marie Murphy, Maisie Walsh and Anthony Saltmarsh. The prize-fund stands at €9,600, with tickets on sale locally at €2 each. The proceeds go towards the running of the club and upkeep and maintenance of pitches.
UNDER-17 FINAL
Hard luck to our under-17 hurlers, on losing to Cloughbawn, in the Roinn one county final. Our team performed very well but went down to stronger opponents. However, it was a great achievement to qualify for the final and the experience gained will stand to the players in the future. The whole panel deserve great credit for their dedication and commitment throughout the campaign and credit too to the management team of Martin Dempsey, Stephen Doyle, Ben O’Connor and Peter Murphy, who left no stone unturned in their quest for victory. Thanks also to Pauline Roche for doing First Aid all year and thanks also to the senior players who helped with various coaching sessions. Míle buíochas also to the parents/ guardians for their continued support and sincere thanks to the people who gave much – appreciated sponsorship to the team.
CAMOGIE COUNTY FINAL
Oulart-The Ballagh camogie club can be very proud of the senior team who lost to St Martin’s in the recent county final. They battled bravely throughout the hour and displayed the determination, skill and sportsmanship for which they are renowned. Having won 12 senior titles since 2003 they have kept the club’s name to the forefront within the county and throughout the country.
Thank you ladies for your efforts and, no doubt, the team will be back to fight another day. Thank you to the management team of Colin Sunderland, Kevin Kennedy, Kevin Doyle and Bridget Moran for all their work throughout the year and to the committee for their continued support.
FUNDRAISER
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club is delighted to announce that they are running a Mayoral Election and, on Saturday, October 13, the fundraiser was launched in the local Community Centre. There are three candidates in ‘The race to be Mayor’ and we can look forward to an exciting campaign over the coming weeks. Watch this space for further details as the election hots up.
MARTIN STOREY TOURNAMANT
This under-14 Tournament will run for six weeks, with the first round to be played on Sunday, October 14, and the finals to take place in Oulart on November 25. Eighteen teams are competing this year and the fixtures for Oulart-The Ballagh are as follows: Sunday, October 14, Home to Ferns, St Aidan’s; Sunday, October 21, Away to Rapparees; to be followed by Home to Rathgarogue-Cushinstown; Away to St Anne’s and Home to Our Lady’s Island/St Fintan’s. Starting time for all matches is 11 a.m.
LOCAL NOTES
Groups, clubs, families and individuals who would like coverage of their activities, forthcoming events and successes, should contact me, Breda Jacob, by text, email, phone call or written note, no later than 8 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Phone or text 086 1686978. Email mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk. There is no charge for including an item in the Local Notes.
THANK YOU
Ballaghkeene National School parents’ association would like to thank everyone who supported their recent Clothes Collection. A huge volume of clothes and bags was handed in, thereby helping to raise much-needed funds for the local primary school. Special thanks to the parents who volunteered to help with leaflet circulation and the collection of bags. Without this support such successful fundraisers would not be possible.