Ballyhea
LOTTO
The Lotto was held at the Corbett Court on Monday, 11th May. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €3800. Numbers drawn were 19,22,34. €50 lucky dip winner: Donal O’Flynn Charleville Promoter Lotto-on-line, €30 dip winner Patricia Mulcahy Charleville Promoter Helen O’Sullivan, €20 lucky dip winners were: Sheila Dundon Bruff Promoter Eamonn Dundon, Tim Shanahan Cooline Promoter Willie Shanahan, Geraldine MacNamara Ballinadrideen Ballyhea, Promoter Denis MacNamara.
You can play the lottery on line @locallotto.ie or visit the Ballyhea GAA website where you can access the same web address. Next week’s lotto draw will be held in the Corbett Court. Thank you for your continued support.
SENIOR HURLING
Ballyhea 1-19 Blackrock 11pts: This game was played in Fermoy on Sunday last and Ballyhea went in as underdogs but they confounded their critics with a deserving win and now look forward to the fourth round with confidence. Pa O’Callaghan was the best player on view scoring points from all angles. Congratulations to Clem Smith Coach, Adrian Gilligan Trainer and Selectors Mike Morrissey and Henry Greensmith. Congratulations also to Newtownshandrum who had a great win over reigning champions Sarsfields in what proved to be an epic encounter.
CAMOGIE
Congratulations to Rachel Harty who was on the Cork Intermediate team that defeated Tipperary on a scoreline of Cork 6-14 Tipperary 10 pts at Knocklong last weekend in the Munster Intermediate Championship final.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Ballyhea Community Alert have successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 0872937465, Pat Daly 086-1220114, James Horgan 087-2572271, Willie Meaney 087-1936842, Con Walsh 086-8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.
GAA CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Membership for Adults €30, Students and Senior Citizens €20, Family Membership (2 Adults and juveniles Under 18) €80. Membership fee can be handed to Helen O’Sullivan or any Committee Member.
45 DRIVE
The 45 Drive will continue at the Corbett Court every Wednesday night at 9.15pm so all welcome. when twenty pupils from the local National School received their first Holy Communion. The Celebrant was Rev. Fr. Jin Kennelly J.P.with some of the older pupils at the school providing some wonderful music and singing in the choir.
Those who received the sacrament were Scott Aherne, Lisconcil; Clodagh Aherne, East End; Cara Courtney, Islandave; David Duane, Keelnahulla; Dylan Fitzgerald, Lamanuagh; Dylan Fleming, Lahern; Carmel Kelleher, Codclogher; Saoirse Kenny, Islandbrack. Eimear Murphy, Taur; Shane O’Connor, Clongeal; Tómas O’Connor, Lahern; Nathan O’Flaherty, East End; Alex O’Neill, Lisconci; Aoife O’Riordan, Knocknanough; Chloe O’Sullivan, Drominagh; Maria O’Sullivan, Keelnahulla. Molly O’Sullivan, Tureenavonscane; Maria Sheehan, Lamanaugh; Séan óg Sheehan, The Square; Ella Vaughan, Clongeel.
The pupils made a presentation to their teacher Mrs Fiona Murphy while the choir was conducted by fellow teachers Mrs Margaret Kiely and Mrs Marie Casey. This was a very special occasion and a beautiful ceremony. The weather played its part, all combining to make it a memorable occasion.
LOTTO
The numbers were 1, 5, 16 and 24. Lucky dip €50 Steven Lynch, Gneeves. €20 each: Brendan Cahill, Rockchapel; Ina Dugdale, Ballyhoolihan; Kevin Herlihy, Lamanaugh. Sellers Prize: Niall Murphy, Maule.
PARTY
The party in the Park for the Children on Sunday last attracted a huge attendance and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The play park itself was looking a picture as is a huge asset to families in Boherbue and surrounding areas. There were many novelty events, face paintings, disco, teas and coffee etc. all adding to the occasion. One of the main reasons behind the party was to showcase the amenity and it certainly did that. The Committee would like to thank all involved in the success and hope that families will use the park throughout the year.
45 DRIVE
First: Mick Aherne/Johnny O’Connell. Ladies: Anne O’Brien/ Kathleen Guiney; Marie Murphy/ Betty Biggane; Gertie Casey/ Noreen O’Connell. Gents: Frank O’Sullivan/Timmy Joe O’Sullivan. Mixed: Donie O’Halloran/Ellen Murphy. John Riordan/Nellie maí Foley. Spots: Matt O’Mahony/ Joan Moynihan. Dave Foley/Breda Murphy. always beautifully decorated.
Fr. Frank O’Neill pp presented Noreen with a Medal of Service from Pope Francis.Michael Dennehy made a presentation of a Waterford Vase, on behalf of the church committee and the people of Kilbrin, while Tom O’Riordan chairman of the Community Council also made a presentation on behalf the community.All three speakers along with Fr. Campbell cc paid glowing tributes to Noreen, and wished her well in her retirement.
We wish to thank everyone who baked all the beautiful cakes, appletarts,buns etc.,and anyone who helped in any way to make it a memorable night.On the same night a presentation was made to Jeanette Dennehy, by Esther Hayes on behalf of the community for forthy years as organist in the local church.
ALZHEIMERS TEA
A coffee/tea evening was held in the social club recently for the Alzheimers Association of Ireland. The organisers would like to thank everyone who helped to make it a great success a figure of €450 was realised, and has since been handed over to the Alzheimers association fund.
FOOTBALL
Kilbrin footballers were defeated by Lyre on Saturday evening last on a score line of 1-12 to 0-07. Kilbrin kept up the pace for the first twenty minutes and looked like they would be in the shakeup at the end but a more accurate Lyre side tagged on the scores with Kilbrin having no answer. They now await their faith in the back door.
Kilbrin Hurlers were taking on Banteer last night in the junior hurling league. No results at time of going to press.
LOTTO
Lotto draw tool place on Sunday night last for a jackpot of €8,900. Lucky number drawn were 7, 29, 31 and 32 there was no jackpot winner and lucky dip winners were Martin Hannon, Dromineen, Kevin O’Connor The Island , Newmarket, John Sheehan Knocknacolan, Gael O’Sullivan Coolageela, Lucky numbers drawn on May 3rd were 2, 19, 30 and 31, no jackpot winner and lucky dip winners were Jack field Ballygraddy, James O’Keeffe Drominagh South, Dromtariffe, Ciara Colleran Healy, Drominagore, Anne Heffernan, Kilbrin and Tim Cronin Kilbrin. Next jackpot on 31st May is for €9,000
We would like to thank everyone who gave scrap to our collection.
FUN DAY
A date for your diary is Sunday 21st June when we will hold our annual Fun Day. This years line up of events look to be very good so keep the day free.