Around the districts: Ballymurn, Boolavogue, Ferns, Monageer and Oulart

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest sympathy is extended to Sheila Murphy and family, Ballina, Catherine Murphy and family, Kilmallock and Markie Redmond and family, St Joseph's on the recent death of their sister Nancy Maddock. To Maud Kehoe and family, Garryvarren on the death of her nephew Roy Nolan in Ferns. To Bridie Murphy and family, Kilmallock on the recent death of her brother Denis Leacy in Blackwater and to all who suffered bereavements during the year. May they all rest in peace.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Marie Hayes, Ballymurn based photographer, who 'hooked' another award to add to her growing list at the Hook Peninsula Photographic Competition awards night recently.

Bingo

Bingo takes place every Monday night in the Anvil Pub starting at 9 p.m.

Youth Club

Youth Club meet every Friday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Ballymurn Hall.

Lotto results

Lotto results for January 9: numbers drawn 6, 16, 25 and 28; no winner, one match 3 winner: Alan O'Leary. Next jackpot €10,000.

Ballymurn Community Hall

Due to the increase of the hall running costs it is necessary to increase room hire. The following rates will apply from January 1: Main Hall €20 per hour. Birthday Parties €40, small room €15 per hour. Bouncy castle providers must produce copy of insurance cert prior to event.

Bookings can be made in the Hall Office on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All money to be paid and receipted in advance at time of booking.

Boolavogue

Sympathy

Sincere sympathy is extended from all in Boolavogue to the McClean family, formerly of Knocknaskeaugh, on the death of Bernie Gazzard, née McClean, Brisbane, Australia on Sunday, January 6. Predeceased by her brothers John and Paddy, she is survived by her partner Dick, daugher Marie-Claire, son Kevin-Barry, grandchildren Matteo and Allegra, daughter-in-law Suzie, and Marie-Claire's partner Luca, her brothers Tommy, Jim, Tony and Kevin, sisters Sheila, Kitt, Eileen, Breda and Mary, extended family and many friends. A memorial Mass for her eternal repose will be celebrated in St Cormac's church at a later date.

St Cormac's News

The ladies' team went 1-0 up early in play in their game against Shelbourne on Sunday the sixth. thanks to a great goal from new-signing, Anais Curran. Shelbourne fought back and went close to equalising near the break, smashing a shot off the upright. Our girls took control early in the second half, only to have Shelbourne fight back and come close to scoring on a few occasions. In extended injury time, Anais, who was the player-of-the-match, made a spectacular run from the middle of the field and scored another spectacular goal to copper-fasten the points for Cormac's. This leaves them on top of the league with three games to go.

The Men's 'A; team were in cup action and came out the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller. Away to Barntown in the Wexford Cup, goals from Mick Sweeney, Matthew Dunne and Brian 'Bro' O'Loughlin were not enough as the home side got the vital winning goal in extra-time.

The 'B' team were at home in a table-top clash against Wexford Bohs and a 1-3 result saw the visiting Bohs claim all the points. Ger Daly was the player-of-the-match while Niall Finn got his name on the scoresheet.

The previous day, the Youths' team were out in a cup game against North End, a table-topping team two divisions above them and suffered a heavy defeat. Ciarán Walsh was unlucky not to pull back at least two goals, the town keeper making some fine saves and a great shot bouncing off the underside of the crossbar in the second half. Despite the heavy deficit, the team never stopped trying and showed great grit right through till the end.

GAA Draw

Oops, apologies. The club's prizes in the draw held in association with the National Club Draw, are still to be won. The 10 prize winners announced last week won wine, boxes of sweets and other festive fare in a draw held in association with the Liam Cooper Memorial Tournament, played in Monageer on New Year's day. Thanks to this draw and the generosity of those who attended the game, over €1,000 was raised for Wexford Hospice Homecare.

The other 10 prizes, ranging from a trailer load of timber to two bottles of wine, will be drawn for on February 5, so if you have not already got a ticket, all you need to do is contact any club member.

Coiste na nÓg AGM

Monageer-Boolavogue's Coiste na nÓg will hold its AGM this Thursday, January 17 at 8 p.m. in the club complex in Monageer. All parents of underage players are urged to attend.

GAA lotto

There was no winner of the jackpot in the first draw of the Monageer-Boolavogue GAA lotto on Tuesday, January 8, and the jackpot has been increased to €5,600 for the next draw. This will be held in the club complex in Monageer on Tuesday next, January 22, at 9.30 p.m. Match-three winners could win or share €160 and tickets can be had from all club members, local businesses and in the club immediately before the draw.

Ministers of the Word

Catherine Doran is reading at the 8 p.m. Vigil Mass on Saturday, January 19, while Noeleen Hennessy is the Eucharistic Minister on duty. On Sunday morning at 11 a.m., Marie Barne is the Minister of the Word on duty and Monica Gahan will help distribute Holy Communion.

Advance Notice

The annual patron in St Cormac's will be held on Sunday, June 30. Mass will be celebrated in the cemetery at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a field day in aid of parish funds.

Ferns

Sliabh Buidhe Rovers AC

Sliabh Buidhe Rovers AC Registration night for 2019 will take place this Friday, January 18, and AGM will take place afterwards. Registration will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the AGM will take place at 8 p.m. in Ferns Community Centre. Anyone interested in joining the club for 2019 come along on the night to talk to some of our members or for any enquires contact club chairman Luke Kehoe 087 3222914.

Monageer

Baptism

Molly Goff, daughter of Alan, and Denise (née Gainford), Glenn na gCaor, Monageer was baptised by Fr Cosgrave in Monageer Church on December 22, 2018. We wish them all the very best for the future.

Wedding bells

Congratulations to Brendan Kelly, Coolgarrow (son of Bernard and Ann) who married Jenny Caulfield, Rathnure in Rathnure Church on December 1, 2018, with parish priest Fr Brian Broaders, VF presiding, assisted by Fr Cosgrave. We wish the happy couple all the very best for the future.

300-1 draw results

The winners of November's 300-1 draw were as follows - first (€150) Mary Mitten, Ballymurtagh; second (€40) Fran Fenlon, Ballysimon, third (€30) Kay O'Leary, Coolgarrow and fourth (€20) Seán Nolan, Tomsollagh.

The winners of December's 300-1 Draw were as follows - '1st (€150) John and Rita McCabe, Ballysimon; second (€40) Nan Fenlon, Ballymurtagh; third (€30) Aisling Somers, Oulartard; and fourth (€20) Carol Walsh, Coolgarrow.

BOXES OF BISCUITS FOR CHRISMAS: John and Linda Cloney, Ballymnotey; Eleanor Fenlon, Ballysimon; Tracey Squajnce, Coolgarrow; Cormac Rowsome, Belcarrig, Ballyoughter and Margo Hayes, Tomsollagh.

Coiste na nOg AGM

The Monageer-Boolavogue Coiste na nÓg AGM is being held on Thursday, January 17, 20219 in the GAA Complex in Monageer at 8 p.m. Everyone in our community is invited. Looking forward to 2019 being a great year for our club.

Thanks

A big thanks to all who supported the Liam Cooper cup game on the morning of January 1is event has been running for many years now and this year over €1,000 was raised for the Wexford Hospice Homecare.

Raffles prize winners as follows. First: Matt Butler. Second: Jenny Redmond. Third: Aggie McHale. Fourth: Aggie McHale. Fifth: Cian Moore. Sixth: Gillian Ryan. Seventh: E Gahan c/o Brian Turner. Eighth: John Carton9th: Yvonne Sweeney. Tenth: Gillian Ryan.

Thanks again to all who supported and participated.

GAA lotto

There was no winner of the jackpot which now stands at €5,600 - the numbers drawn were 7, 22, 26 and 29. There was no winner of match three to win share/€160. The next draw is on Tuesday night at 9.30 p.m. in the GAA Complex. Tickets €2 and can be got at the usual retailers or club members.

Oulart

Bereavement

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Ann Parle, Toberlamina, who died on January 5 and was buried in Blackwater, after Requiem Mass on January 8. Her husband Jack, son John and brothers Seán T and John L predeceased her. She is mourned by her sons William and Michael and daughter Margaret, brothers Peadar and Laurence, sisters Bridget and Brenda and their families, son-in-law John and daughters-in-law Janice and Lisa-Ann and five grand-children. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam dílis.

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.

Operation Transformation

After the success of the inaugural 'Ireland Lights Up' initiative last year the GAA is delighted to be once again teaming up with RTÉ's Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking to make exercise more accessible on dark winter evenings. Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club will participate again this year. Everyone is welcome at the club Walking Track on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning on Tuesday, January 15. A register of participants will be taken each evening. Remember the fun we had last year, walking off the Christmas excess, catching up with neighbours and improving our fitness at the same time.

Split-the-pot

Congratulations to the most recent winner of split-the-pot-Carter Tohill - who receives €250. The next draw will take place on January 14. Entry envelopes are available from the school and from local businesses.

Christmas Lights

A meeting will be held in Marty's Bar on Wednesday, January 16, to determine the future of the Christmas Lights in Oulart Village as more help and support is needed to secure their existence. Please attend the meeting, because if a committee is not formed the lights will not be continued in future years.

Commit to be Fit

As the 'Race to be Mayor' hots up, the organisers are being most creative, coming up with very interesting ideas. Phil Redmonds team have organised Circuit Training, for all levels of fitness, in the Ballagh Community Centre, on Mondays and Thursdays, starting on Monday, January 7, The cost is €5 per night or 12 classes for €50.

Talent Competition

Martin 'Sponger' Fortune's team held a very entertaining Talent Competition in Marty's Bar, Oulart on January 12. The winners of that Talent Competition as well as the five winners from Phil's qualifying round will go forward to the Grand Final that will be held in the Sawdust Pub on Saturday, January 26, at 9.30 p.m.

Mayoral dates

Bingo in the Ballagh on Saturday, January 19, at 7.30 p.m. Bingo in Oulart at 8 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, and on February 10 and 24. Phil's team will hold a Breakfast Morning in Oulart Community Centre on Sunday, February 3. There will be dancing with Declan and the Classic Outlaws on February 15, in Oulart Community Centre. Sponger will hold a Dog Night in Enniscorthy featuring an All Star Race on February 21. Details to follow soon.

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Underage GAA

A registration night for Underage GAA and camogie players will be held in Oulart Community Centre on Saturday, February 16, at 8 p.m. For information please contact Elizabeth Freeman at 087 7560871.

Celebration

Friday night, December 21, was a great night of celebration in Oulart Community Centre when Wexford senior hurling manager, Davy Fitzgerald presented championship medals to our all-conquering under-13 hurlers and runner-up medals to our under-17 players.

It was a nostalgic return trip to Oulart-The Ballagh for Davy, who as a 14-year-old goal-keeper had stayed in Sinnotts of Ballinerode during the Féile na nGael festival of hurling. The club is extremely grateful to Davy for taking time out from his busy schedule to attend the function. Thank you also to everyone who helped to make the night such a memorable success.