CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and best wishes for the future to the local boys and girls who got their Leaving Certificate results last week. Now that decision time has arrived it is hoped that each got their hearts desire and if the results disappointed any of them that they realise that they can always try again.

GAA CLUB SHORTLISTED

Oulart-The Ballagh G.A.A. club has been short-listed for the Etihad "Best Club under the Sun" competition. It is great to be among the top four entries from clubs from all over Ireland. In order to win the competition outright we must get the highest number of votes by e-mail.

The prize is a trip to Abu Dhabi and a training camp there with Nicky English. Supporters are asked to mobilise their friends locally, and in G.A.A. clubs in various parts of the country as this is a great opportunity to promote our own G.A.A. and Camogie club. To view our 500 word entry and to vote for Oulart-The Ballagh log on to www. etihadgaa.ie

VINTAGE WORKING DAY

Oulart Vintage Group have organised a "Working Day" for Sunday 5th September. This will be held in Gardiner's field, Kilnamanagh, Oulart (on the Wexford/Gorey coast road).

It will feature ploughing, harrowing, cultivating etc. using implements dating from the 1930s to more modern times. Other attractions include "tractor pulling" and a monster Dog Show, with many classes and fantastic prizes. Dogs may be entered on the day. There will be refreshments available on the field and attractions to suit all ages.

CHAMPIONSHIP HURLING

Oulart-The Ballagh senior hurlers have been drawn against Faythe Harriers in the championship quarter-final that will be played in Wexford Park on Sunday 29th August at 6.30pm. Best of luck to the team and mentors.

ADVANCE NOTICE

Don't forget to volunteer for St. Patrick's Church Fund "bag-packing" in Super Valu, Abbey Square, Enniscorthy on the first weekend of September. (Thurs. Fri Sat). Contact Mary Geraldine Buttle or any member of the committee.

MINISTERS OF THE WORD

Mary Fitzgerald, Ann Sinnott and Eileen Kehoe-Flynn are Ministers of the Word for the coming weekend, 28th/29th August.

Pantomine Society Oulart Pantomine Society has announced that its next show will be "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs", produced by Eileen Smith. Anyone interested in being part of the production is invited to come to a meeting in Oulart Community Centre on Monday 6th September, at 8pm.

The Society would welcome former and new cast members who have aspirations to tread the boards or anyone who feels they have something to offer. If you have any queries please contact Producer/Director Eileen Smith 0539136967 or 086-0780928. There will be a separate meeting for chorus members at a later date which has yet to be decided. That date will be published in these notes in the next few weeks.

HIP-HOP

Hip-Hop classes for youngsters will resume in Oulart on 25th August at 5.30pm for 6/7year-olds and at 6.30pm for boys and girls from 8 years and upwards. New members are welcome to join. Hip-Hop classes for adults will start on 15th September at 7.30pm.For further information, please ring Maura (0539136185).

TABLE QUIZ

The Ballagh Soccer Club personnel have organised a Table Quiz in Bob's Bar on Friday 27th August and are appealing for the support of the local community. A Table of Four will cost 20 euro (5 euro per person). Teams and individuals may register on the night. As well as the main prize for the winners there will also be spot prizes. Why not come along, bring your friends and have a fun-filled night, even if you are not a quiz-kid!

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Oulart Active Retirement Association will hold its August meeting in the Community Centre on Saturday 28th at 2pm. Final arrangements will be made for the September 9th day trip to Waterford, Ardmore and Lismore. The group has organised a five-day coach trip to Killarney, from Monday 11th to Friday 15th October. Quite a few places have been booked but there are still places left at a cost of €320 each. If you would like to travel with the group please contact Mary O'Grady, Chairperson (053-9136160) or Hugh Coleman, Treasurer (9136156).

THANK YOU

Oulart -The Ballagh camogie club held their annual greyhound racing fundraiser in Enniscorthy dog track on Monday 9th August. They would like to thank Enniscorthy dog track for the use of their facilities, all the kind sponsors, ticket sellers, club committee and anyone else that helped to make the fundraiser such a great success. Winner of our buster draw was Georgina Whelan, Coolgarrow, Enniscorthy.

Winners of the raffle were, 1st Darren Doyle, Castlebridge; 2nd Tommie Molloy, Carnew; 3rd Lisa Murphy, Oulart