OULART & THE BALLAGH

SCHOOL ENROLMENT

Parents/Guardians of children who intend starting in Scoil Mochua, Oulart National School, in September 2021, are reminded that the school is now taking enrolments. The closing date for acceptance of completed enrolment forms is February 14. Forms can be obtained by emailing oulartns2@gmail.com or by phoning/texting 086 7844684.

IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY

Best of luck to the Cullen Family – Thomas, Patrick, James and Katie – who are competing in this year’s Ireland’s Fittest Family.

Thomas was a member of the Oulart-The Ballagh senior hurling team that won the Co. championships in 1994 and 1995. Thomas’s father Willie represented Oulart-The Ballagh in junior, intermediate and senior hurling as well as being a noted boxer. The TV programme is on RTÉ one on Sundays at 6.30 p.m.

ICA GUILD

Oulart Guild ICA, like all other such organisations, is in lockdown and all previously planned activities are suspended.

The quiz team from Oulart Guild, who were looking forward to representing Co. Wexford in the national final, in An Grianán, in April, have been informed that

all such competitions have been cancelled.

Competitions listed in the official Booklet, numbered 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 18 and 20 will not go ahead, this year. However, all the individual competitions which are normally posted will continue as normal, will be judged and the prizes will be presented when things return to normal, post Covid.

LOCAL NOTES

The purpose of the notes is to keep locals informed of happenings in the parish area and this can only be achieved successfully with your permission and co-operation. Clubs, organisations and individuals who want coverage of their activities and successes etc are reminded that the deadline for notes is Thursdays at 8 p.m. Phone, text (086 1686978) or email mickjacobjr@ yahoo.co.uk.

GAA CLUB LOTTO

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club lotto draw has been suspended due to the latest Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions.

All online subscribers who have paid will be entered in the next draw. Thank you for your support in 2020 and the club looks forward to your continued support in 2021.

GET WELL WISHES

With the massive increase in numbers contracting the dreaded Covid-19 it is inevitable that we know, and are acquainted with, people who have been infected with the illness, through no fault of their own.

We sympathise with their predicament and hope that their illness can be overcome in the confines of their own home and not does not require serious medical intervention. We extend best wishes for a speedy return to full health to all members of the community who are sick or unwell at home or in hospital. They are in our thoughts and prayers.

The commencement of the Covid-19 vaccination programme offers great hope to the more vulnerable and elderly members of the community and it behoves us all to adhere to the regulations and severe restrictions that have recently been announced.

LOCKDOWN

Members of Oulart-The Ballagh GAA and camogie clubs are always willing and able to assist anyone in the community who needs help with shopping, collecting prescriptions etc. or if you just want to chat. Contact any officer, committee members or player. Help is just a phone call away.