Around the Districts: Kilmore to Our Lady’s Island

KILMORE

Ballycogley Players

Our festival journey with this year’s play ‘The Red Iron’ is well underway, with the play being very well received around the country. On Sunday night last we received results from Kilmuckridge Drama Festival form Adjudicator Tom Byrne.

3rd place overall in the open section; Best Moment Of Theatre–Sean Carthy nominated for his retelling of “The Bentley Story”; Best Actor–Sean Carthy nominated; Best Supporting Actor- Colm Doyle nominated; Best Set–Murt Cloney nominated; Best Director- Ellen Cloney

Well done to the cast and crew, on a great result from our first festival. We will be receiving more results over the coming days as we have now reached the halfway point in our festival journey.

As part of their Directing for Theatre course at Maynooth University, Breda Hayes and Mairead Sinnott will present two short plays under the banner of La Cheile Drama in association with the Ballycogley Players.

Breda will direct ‘Halcyon Days’ by Deirdre Kinahan, with Mairead directing ‘A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ by Alan Bennett. Performance dates below

Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay, Sunday March 19. All proceeds in aid of accessible facilities in Kilmore. Tickets are available from Kilmore Parish committee members or on the door for €10. Wexford Arts Centre Tuesday March 21. All proceeds in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland. Wexford Arts Centre Thursday March 23. All proceeds in aid of The Wexford Rape Crisis Centre. Performances at 8pm nightly. We hope to see you there.

Coffee Morning

We are hosting a coffee morning on St Patrick’s day in the Stella Maris Centre from 10.30 to 1.30. The money raised is going to support the Turkey/Syria earthquake relief fund.

We are appealing for donations of cakes and biscuits for the day. Donations of cakes etc can be handed in to the Stella Maris on Thurs 16th or Friday at the coffee morning

Community lotto draw

The numbers drawn in this week’s Lotto were 8, 11, 16, and 21. There were four match-three winners each winning €50 and there was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot stands at €7,200.

Birthday Wishes

Happy birthday to Ann Newman, Ballyhealy who recently celebrated her 70th birthday.

Deaths

This week we send our condolences to the following families who suffered bereavements recently. To Paddy Kelly and family, Kilmore Quay on the passing of Fintan. To the Howlin family, Grange on the death of Noel. To the Maguire family, Kilmore Quay on the passing of Maureen and to the McGuire family, Tomhaggard on the sad passing of John. May they rest in peace.

Death of Noel Howlin

Members of Kilmore Active Retirement Association were saddened and shocked with the news of the death of Noel Howlin, Grange, Kilmore which occurred on Wednesday, March 8.

Although in failing health since late last year his death came as a big shock to members and it leaves a big void in our association. When the association was established in Kilmore in January 2012, Noel became its first secretary for a three-year term, he later became chairperson again a three-year term and even last year he stepped into the breach to chair the association for 2022.

He was an excellent officer and organiser and was a principal member of the association in its fledgling years. He made a massive contribution to all aspects and activity in the association and his loss will be sorely felt in the years ahead. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family members of their loss. May he rest in peace.

Two events, a county bowls league game and our Spring lunch were cancelled as a mark of respect.

MURRINTOWN

Coffee Morning

There will be a Coffee Morning in aid of Hope Cancer Support Centre. Cake sale, books, raffle tea and coffee on Friday 31st March from 9.30am till 12 noon in Murrintown Community Centre. Donations of home baking would be greatly appreciated, they may be left in the centre on Thursday evening 30th March from 5pm to 8.30pm. Please support this worthy cause.

Bingo

Bingo continues on Mondays at Murrintown Community Centre from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bus pick up at usual points: Ballycogley, Tenacre Pub, Bramble Park 7.30pm, Lakelands, Mayglass and Mulrankin. Town pickups: 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.

St Martin’s Tennis

Annual membership of St Martin’s Tennis Club is now available for 2023. Discount applies if fees are paid by the end of February: Adult Single €100, Family €160, Student over 18- €40, Junior under 18 - €20. To apply contact 087-9266055 or find us on Facebook.

OULART & THE BALLAGH

Bereavements

The sympathy of the community is extended to Jim and Margaret Doyle and Teresa and Owen Hiney and their families on the death of Mrs. Nancy Hamilton, (née Doyle), Crosshue, Blackwater, who passed to her eternal reward on Wednesday 1st March. She was predeceased by her husband Jack and baby Anthony. She is deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by her sons Seán and Martin, daughters Siobhán, Michelle, Jenny and Emma, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá hanam.

Condolences also to Seán Hallahan and his sisters Máire, Eveleen and Sheila on the death of their brother, Kevin, on 24th February. Kevin, late of Rathfarnham, Dublin is deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by his wife Maura, his daughters Paula, Anne and Patricia, his sons Dermot and Shane, his grandchildren and extended family. He was predeceased by his son Brian. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Coffee Morning

Nicola Doyle, who will be volunteering in Tanzania, is organising a Coffee Morning in Oulart Community Centre on Sunday 26th March, 10 am-1.00pm. The proceeds will go towards buying equipment, supplies and other resources for children with special needs in the Tanzanian Centre.

Your support would be greatly appreciated. You can also donate on the Go Fund Me page or by Revolut 086-0309377

Congratulations

Well done to James Stuart, son of Oulart N.S. teacher, Hamish, who won a Gold Medal for sparring at the Dublin Taekwondo Open, last Sunday.

Oulart Hill Walking Hub

At the recent A.G.M. of Oulart Hill Development Group it was decided that from now on the group will be known as Oulart Hill Walking Hub. The Group is responsible for the development and maintenance of Walks that go from Blackwater to the Unyoke and from there to Oulart Hill and around Oulart Village. There is also the possibility of new Walks being added.

All the officers were returned unopposed and three new members were welcomed onto the committee. We are always on the lookout for new members, with fresh ideas and skills, who are willing to volunteer their services to our group.

This year is the 225th Anniversary of the 1798 Rising and of The Battle of Oulart Hill that was fought and won on Whit Sunday, two hundred and twenty-five years ago.

Mass Times

Three Masses are celebrated in the parish each weekend. The Vigil Mass in The Ballagh is at 7pm and Oulart at 8pm. Sunday Mass in Oulart is at 11 am. On St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March, Mass in The Ballagh will be at 10 am and in Oulart at 11 am.

Special Collection

The Basket or Box Collection taken up on St. Patrick’s Day this year will be used for the Education and Development Fund for the Diocese of Ferns. As we go into the future, there will be a need to invest money in the training of lay people, priests and seminarians to lead and support the faith development in our parishes. Your generous contribution will be greatly appreciated.

Pastoral Area name

It has been decided that new Pastoral Area incorporating the parishes of Oulart/The Ballagh, Monageer/Boolavogue, Kilmuckridge/Monamolin, Ballygarrett and Blackwater will be known as Imeall na Screige. It was felt that since the grouping contains the historical areas of Oulart and Boolavogue, that a title with an historical dimension would be appropriate.

Oulart Hill, known in Irish as An Screig, is practically in the centre of this geographical area and the Irish word for edge, border, fringe or outskirts is imeall. Since all the parishes of the cluster border Oulart Hill it was agreed that Imeall na Screige would be an apt and neutral title for this grouping of parishes.

GAA Bingo

Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Bingo continues on Friday night, including St. Patrick’s night, in Bob’s Bar, Marty’s, Pierce Redmond’s, Raheenduff, The Sawdust and Oulart Hill Bar, beginning at 8.30pm. You can also buy sheets in the local pubs and play at home. There is also an option to play online. Contact 087-417 6312 for info on how to play. Four games are played each night and the Snowball, in the third game, has reached €1000, in 55 numbers. Best of luck to all players.

GAA & Camogie Membership

Membership is now due for 2023 and can be done on Foireann.ie or by contacting any club officer. All players from Little Warriors to Adult, camogie and hurling, must be registered so as to be covered by insurance. This month, the Club will hold two Registration nights in Oulart Community Centre, on 14th March and 28th March, 7pm-9pm to facilitate the registration process. For assistance, contact Jenna on 086-0594377 for Camogie, and Liz on 087-7560871 for hurling.

Club Lotto

The numbers drawn on Monday 6th March were 8, 10, 17, 22 and the Bonus Ball was 9. There was no winner of the Jackpot. The five Lucky Dip winners of €30 each were Tara Finn, Eddie O’Dowd, John Nolan, Deco c/o Marty’s and Mike Murphy c/o P.O. The next draw will take place on 20th March. The Prize Fund stands at €13,000.

OUR LADY’S ISLAND

Community Coffee Shop

Our Community Coffee Shop is open every Sunday 11am to 2pm. Tuesday Coffee Mornings have really taken off. Thanks to for your generous donations to our Senior Citizens. The March donations will go to Motor Neurone Disease - come along and support it every Tuesday 10.30am to 12 Noon. Meet up for chat. If anyone needs a lift we can arrange it. Ring Louise 087-2053305.

“Split the Pot”

Congratulations to Kay Breslin on winning “Split the Pot” €72, two weeks ago and to Pat Glanville on winning €72 in last week’s draw. Envelopes are available in O’Doherty’s Londis and Coffee Shop, when open. Your support is very much appreciated.

G.A.A. Lotto

The Jackpot now stands at €20,000. Last week’s winning numbers were 1, 14, 19, 25 and Bonus No. 14’

There were three match 3 winners including Paula Dempsey. Next draw takes place on 13th March. Tickets at €1.50 are available from Club Members, be in for your chance to win!

Save the Date

Our Lady’s Island/Tacumshane Senior Citizens are having a Cake Sale in the Church yard on Sunday, 9th April...more details to follow nearer the time.

Ballycogley Players

Our Festival journey with this year’s play ‘The Red Iron’ is well underway, with the play being very well received around the country. On Sunday night last we received results from Kilmuckridge Drama Festival form Adjudicator Tom Byrne.

Best Moment Of Theatre - Sean Carthy nominated for his retelling of “The Bentley Story”

Best Actor - Sean Carthy nominated; Best Supporting Actor- Colm Doyle nominated; Best Set - Murt Cloney nominated; Best Driector- Ellen Cloney; Well done to the cast and crew, on a great result from our first festival.

We will be receiving more results over the coming days as we have now reached the halfway point in our festival journey.

As part of their Directing for Theatre course at Maynooth University, Breda Hayes and Mairead Sinnott will present two short plays under the banner of La Cheile Drama in association with the Ballycogley Players.

Breda will driect ‘Halcyon Days’ by Deirdre Kinahan, with Mairead driecting ‘A Cream Cracker Under The Settee’ by Alan Bennett. Performance dates below

Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay, Sunday March 19. All proceeds in aid of accessible facilities in Kilmore. Tickets are available from Kilmore Parish committee members or on the door for €10

Wexford Arts Centre Tuesday March 21. All proceeds in aid of The Alzheimers Society of Ireland.Wexford Arts Centre Thursday March 23. All proceeds in aid of The Wexford Rape Crisis Centre.

Performances at 8pm nightly. We hope to see you there.