Ballyhea
LOTTO
The lotto was held on Monday, October 3, at the Idle Hour. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,450. Numbers drawn were 13, 17, 31. €50 lucky-dip winner: Alec Morrissey Promoter Alec Morrissey, €30 lucky-dip winner Maurice O’Riordan Promoter Maurice O’Riordan, €20 lucky-dip winners were: Frank Mac Namara Promoter Denis Mac Namara, Dan Downey Promoter Liam Murphy, Susan Ronan Promoter Joan Ronan.
You can play the lottery online @locallotto.ie or visit the Ballyhea GAA website where you can access the same web address. Thank you for your continued support.
TAX REBATE
2015 tax year has closed. This means that the parish can avail of a tax rebate on all contributions of €250 and more. The certificates necessary to make the reclaim for 2015 are now available and will be circulated in the coming days. You are kindly asked to sign and return them to the Parish Priest as soon as possible.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS
No Church Gate Collection taken up at St Mary’s Church, Ballyhea is endorsed by the parish.
All such collections are made on foot of a permit, issued by the Chief Superintendent of the Garda Síochána, at Fermoy. Permits require those taking up Church Gate Collections to do so on the public highway, and in a manner which does not obstruct or importune others using the highway.
FIGHT FOR FIONN
Fight for Fionn is a charity set up to raise funds for Fionn Barry, a two-year-old boy from Ballyhea who has a seriously debilitating and life limiting illness and needs 24-hour care. To get more information please go to fionnbarry. com website or if you wish to make a donation the link is: gofundme.com/Fight ForFionn
FAMILY FUN DAY
The club will hold a family fun day on Sunday, October 16. There will be plenty of activities for young and old. Further details to follow.
GAA NOTES
ONLINE SHOP: The club’s online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. With Christmas around the corner, check it out at oneills.com/shop-by--gaa.html
INSTAGRAM: The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub
MEN ON THE MOVE
Men on the Move takes place in the hall every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All new members are welcome for an hour of exercise and fun.
NEWSLETTER
The club’s online newsletter is now available for this month. Anyone wishing to receive a copy should email pro.ballyhea.cork@gaa.ie.
CAMOGIE
The camogie club is once again collecting Used Clothes, Old Curtains, Bedlinen, Footwear, Bags and Books. Contact any member of the committee.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Pa O’Callaghan who has received a nomination for the Bord Gáis Energy under-21 Hurling Team of the Year.
COUNTY CLUBS DRAW
The County Clubs draw recommences at the end of October. This is a hugh fundraiser for the club. Usual collectors will be contacting draw members in the coming weeks. Any new members of the draw can join by contacting any committee member.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Ballyhea Community Alert has 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 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.
45 DRIVE
The 45 Drive will continue at the Corbett Court every Wednesday night at 9.15 p.m. so all welcome.
SPEEDING
Speeding is still continuing to be an issue through the parish so please be aware of the speed limit of 60km.