Around the Districts: Kilmore to Oulart & The Ballagh

Camogie Club news

Clothes collection: Reminder of our annual spring clothes collection on Saturday 11th May from 9.30am to 12 noon. Thanking our community in advance for your continued support.

Upcoming games: U12s travel to Horeswood for a blitz, more details to follow. U14s away to Rosslare B on Thursday at 6.30pm. Kilross Gaels u16 play their 1st round of championship this Wednesday v Oylegate in Tagoat at 6.45om. Our juniors have a bye at the weekend but our intermediates are at home to Duffry Rovers Sunday 5th at 11.30am. Best of luck to all teams.

Our intermediates had 2 games last weekend, went down to a strong Cloughbawn side on Friday evening and were narrowly beaten by 2pts by Blackwater on Sunday. A powerful performance by the girls who led by 10 pts at halftime, just got tired towards end of game after a very tough physical game on Friday, very unlucky not to come away with the points.

Community Lotto

The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 3, 7, 14, 16. There were 4 match 3 winners each receiving €50.There was no jackpot winner so next week’s jackpot stands at €6,600.

ICA Guild news

Kilmore Quay ICA monthly meeting for May will take place on Wednesday 8th May at 3pm (please note change of date) in Stella Maris Centre. All members are invited to attend.

Social Dancing

Learn to social dance the easy gentle way. Join our small friendly beginners group: Foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Quick Step, Old Time Waltz Jive etc. First class free. Phone for details Marianne 086 4088418.

Pilates

Pilates with Hilary takes place on Mondays in Ballycogley hall for beginners at 7.30pm. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Six-week block €50, pay as you go €10 and booking is essential. Contact Hilary 087 2027306.

MURRINTOWN

Computer Hub now open

A new Computer Hub is now open at Murrintown Community Centre. €15 per day/ €40 per week. Special rate for students. Bring along your own laptop. Dedicated Wifi. Monday – Friday 9am-4pm with other times by special arrangement. There are only 10 desk available don’t miss out. Call 053 9139328 or WhatsApp 089 2399002.

Split the Pot

Split the Pot is now available online. Check our website for rates. Last week’s winner was Nicky Russel winning €130.

Community Centre

New Pilates class - A new pilates class is starting in Murrintown Community Centre on Mondays from 6th May from 11.30am-12.30pm (Pilates Open Level). Also on Wednesdays from 8th May 11.45am-12.30pm (45 mins Body Work).

With weights class from Wednesday 6.15pm-7pm (45 min) Body Work With Weights Class. 7.15PM Pilates Open Level. Please contact Flourish Fitness with Debbie 086-8122535 to book. Pay as you go available.

Our Community centre kitchen is HSE approved and available to rent. May suit small business or start up. Phone 053 9139328.

We are in urgent need for volunteers for morning and evening. Should you have some free time and willing to volunteer please contact the community centre at 053 9139328.

Bingo continues on Mondays at Murrintown Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points: 7.10 p.m. Green Street opposite CBS through Kennedy Park by Lidl to Liam Mellows 7.15 p.m. Whiterock Hill 7.20 p.m.

Dancefit with Amanda Burke – Monday Dancefit 9.45 a.m. to 10.45 a.m., Dancefit 50+ 11 a.m. to midday; Thursday Dancefit 50+ 11 a.m. to midday. Please call 087 9713339 to book your place.

Yoga with Adrienne – Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Phone 086 8348111.

Yoga with Sharon – Thursday mornings from 9.15 a.m. any enquires call Sharon on 086 1943527.

Library – The Murrintown Community Centre Library is now open. Pop in to read or borrow a book. No registration necessary. Please deposit return books in box provided. Book donations accepted in sealed containers.

Murrintown Community Centre squash court is available to hire for further information on bookings call 053 9139328.

The centre is available to hire from 9.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Size suitable for social distancing. Please call the centre for details. For more information contact Murrintown Community Centre at 053 9139328 or email murrintowncommunitycentre@gmail.com

OULART & THE BALLAGH

An invitation to all

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA & Camogie Club are hosting “An evening of Wellness” in Oulart Community Centre on 10th May, beginning at 7.30pm. It is open to everyone over 16 years and should be of particular interest to all who are concerned with the well-being of young people. The guest speakers are John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy and Portlaoise Prisons and Conor Harris, a recovering drug addict who comes to share his story. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

May Bush & May Altar

Just a reminder that today, Wednesday, is the First of May and what we regard as the first day of Summer. Traditionally, people decorate the May Bush, (white thorn or sceach) on May Eve or May Day, using painted egg -shells, ribbons and streamers of all kinds. Many people, reared in the Catholic faith, erect a May Altar in their homes to honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the month dedicated to her, while for many years the late Gay Byrne maintained the tradition of playing Fr. Sydney McKeown’s recording of “Queen of the May” on 1st May. Both traditional customs can and should be practised and promoted.

Camogie Quiz

A team from Oulart-The Ballagh, calling themselves “The Rebels” finished joint second in the Wexford Camogie Table Quiz that was held in The Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, last Saturday evening. Well done to captain Colin and his fellow quizzers, Kevin, Brendan and Breda. Alan Brennan was an excellent quiz-master and well done also to all the other teams from the parish that entered the quiz to support the county Senior and Intermediate camogie teams.

County Minor Hurling

Well done to Wexford Minor hurlers on their fine win over Kilkenny, in Wexford Park, last Saturday. Jack Dunne (captain) at centre- forward and Oisín Moore, wing-back, were very influential. The Wickham brothers, Peter and Rhys and Ben Harpur were introduced and played their part in the victory, while Martin Dempsey was the substitute goalkeeper. Michael Jacob is team manager and Helena Jacob is a coach/selector.

Double Header

Wexford Minor and Senior hurlers and their backroom teams are wished the best of luck in their matches against Galway next Saturday, in Wexford Park. A packed stadium is expected at this feast of hurling and supporters are advised to get in early. See local papers for exact details.

Leinster Final Winners

Congratulations to Caoimhe Moore and her Wexford team-mates on winning the Under 16 Camogie Shield Final, last Saturday. Well done also to Lee Harpur and Oisín Byrne who were part of the Wexford CBS hurling team that won a Leinster final recently.

Model County Draw

The annual Club & County Draw 2024, organised by Wexford GAA, took place last week and the first prize of a car was won in the Marshalstown area. Oulart-The Ballagh’s sole winner was Anne Kirwan who won a voucher valued at €50. Two more draws will take place at the end of May. Best of luck to all who have bought tickets that benefit club and county.

Advance Notice

The annual “Darkness into Light” walk, in aid of “Pieta” will take place in various places on 11th May. In the Oulart area, the C.O.W.S. and others will assemble at The Crazy Bear/ Marty’s Bar, at 4.45am for the walk to Oulart Hill and back. Donations to this worthy cause can be made on the day. Refreshments will be served on return.

ICA news

Oulart Guild ICA took part in “ICA’s Got Talent” in Camross on Thursday 25th April and, out of sixteen entries, won third prize. The night was a great success with the proceeds divided between Kilmore Quay RNLI and ICA Counselling Services, with each getting €785. Four members, Kathleen Hyland, Mary Geraldine Buttle, Lucy Bolger and Anne O’Connor are now busily preparing to participate in the forthcoming “Special Occasion” Competition, in June.

Local Notes´

Clubs, local organisations, families and individuals who would like a mention in these local Notes should contact Breda Jacob by phone or text at 086-1696978 or by email at mickjacobjr@yahoo.co.uk