Oulart

BEREAVEMENTS

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 bh.

FLAITHEAS DÁ ANAM UASAL.

Sincere condolences are also extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Matty Dempsey, Coolatore, Ferns, who passed to his eternal reward on October 1. He is mourned by his partner, Mary, daughter Chloe, son Corey, his mother Kathleen, brothers, sisters and their partners, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father Matt. Burial took place in Boolavogue Cemetery following funeral Mass in St Cormac’s Church on Thursday, October 4. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

KILNAMANAGH/ KILMUCKRIDGE UNION

A fundraising ‘Afternoon Tea and cake sale’ will be held in Kilnamanagh Old School on Saturday, October 20, from two. pm-5 p.m. Among the attractions will be Home Baking, Handcrafted Nativity Sets and raffle. Your usual generous support would be greatly appreciated.

GET WELL WISHES

Best wishes for a speedy return to full health to the people from the area who are sick at home or in hospital.

For security reasons and to maintain their privacy, their names will not be published unless requested by themselves or their next-of-kin.

Don’t forget that on the First Friday of every month the Rosary will be recited in St Mochua’s Church, at 7.30 p.m. for the intentions of the sick of the parish. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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.

SPLIT-THE-POT

Congratulations to the most recent winner of Scoil Mochua’s split-the-pot – Martin Morton – who won €144. The next draw will be held on Monday, October 15.

SCOIL MOCHUA NEWS

The Clothes Collection will be held on October 16 and the Childline Cheerios Breakfast Morning will take place on October 19. The Halloween Party will take place in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, October 20, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. while the Halloween Hike fundraiser will take place on October 26.

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.