Fundraiser
Castledockrell National School are having a fundraising clothing collection in aid of the School. Items that may be included in the collection are clothing, paired shoes, handbags, hats, scarves, ties, belts and soft toys. Bags can be left into the school on Tuesday, 29th and Wednesday, 30th April from 8.30a.m. to 3p.m. Thanks to everyone for continued support.
Priest on Duty
The Emergency Number to contact Fr. Tom, Fr. James and Fr. Billy is 087 2710478
Trócaire Boxes
Please return your Trócaire Boxes to any of the Churches next weekend or as soon as you can. Thank you.
No Mass
There will be No Mass or Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, 24th April in Castledockrell Church. Normal Mass schedule returns week beginning 28th April.
Finbarr Murphy Memorial Match
Enniscorthy Town Football Club and friends verses Orrill United and friends is on Saturday, 3rd May at 4p.m. at Enniscorthy town Football pitch. All are welcome. Bring your boots. Refreshments afterwards in Donohoes.
Marshalstown Cuppa
Saturday, 10th May in the Community Centre from 10.30a.m. to 12 noon. All are welcome.
First Holy Communion
Marshalstown is on Saturday, 10th May at 11a.m. and Castledockrell is on Sunday, 11th May at 9.30a.m.
OULART & THE BALLAGH
Happy Easter
Warm Easter wishes to all in the Oulart -The Ballagh community. May this season of hope and renewal bring happiness to every home
Under 19 Hurling
Congratulations to the Wexford Under-19 Hurling Team on their impressive victory in the Shield Final of the Development Tournament, overcoming Offaly in a strong display. A special mention goes to Oulart-The Ballagh club players Ben Harpur and Peter Whickham for their contribution to the team’s success.
The team was captained, from centre-back, by Vincent Higgins, Tara Rocks, son of the former Vera Bolger and grandson of Lucy Bolger and the late Jimmy Bolger, Tinnick.
Hurler of the Week
Congratulations to Wexford Under-20 captain and Oulart-The Ballagh’s own Simon Roche on being named BHA Construction Wexford Hurler of the Week. Simon delivered an outstanding performance against Dublin in the Under-20 Hurling Championship, scoring an impressive 1-10 out of 1-17 and was a constant threat, all the way through.
Golf Classic
Oulart-The Ballagh GAA Club will host their annual Golf Classic on Thursday, 6th June at Courtown Golf Club, with tee times from 8.20am to 4.00pm.
Entry is €160 per team of four, with great prizes on offer for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams.
Tee sponsorship is available for €100, and green sponsorship for €200. Gather your team and secure your slot by texting 086 601 2000
Seomra Fiadh
Ballaghkeene N.S. celebrated the opening of Seomra Fiadh on Friday 4th April. The room is in memory of little Fiadh O’Connor, who sadly passed away on 5th April 2023.
The outdoor room is a fantastic addition to the school and is testament to the effort put in by family and volunteers in recent months, particularly Fiadh’s parents, Laura and Rory.
The multi-activity, outdoor learning room comes complete with chalk boards, swings, Lego stations, sand trays, timber benches and a synthetic grass floor. The room is bringing joy and happiness to all the pupils on a daily basis, just like Fiadh brought to her family and friends during her short life.
Safe Routes to School
Ballaghkeene N.S. Safe Routes to School application is now at section 38, public consultation stage. This will be open to the public until Thursday 8th May. Detailed drawings of the proposal can be viewed at locations around the village including the School, the Church, the Community Centre and the Health Centre. Submissions can be made to Wexford Co. Council via their website, https://consult.wexfordcoco.ie, up until 16:00 Thursday 8th Ma...
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