Ballyhea
LOTTO
The lotto was held on Monday, December 5, at the Corbett Court. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,900. Numbers drawn were 9, 13, 41. €50 luckydip winner: Pat McMahon Effin Promoter Idle Hour, €30 luckydip winner Charlie Quinn Churchtown Promoter John Mortell, €20 lucky-dip winners were Mags McCarthy Lisballyhea Promoter John McCarthy, Kieran Morrissey Ballycosgry Promoter Mike Morrissey, Breda Hawe Ardglass Promoter Breda Crowley. 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.
CHURCH NEWS
IRISH CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER – The Irish Catholic newspaper is on sale in the porch of the church.
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.
ONLINE CATECHISM – The Catechism of the Catholic Church can be viewed on this web page vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__ p8.htm
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. Any group or organisation intending to collect outside the church gates are asked to present copies of their permits in the sacristy, together with copies of letters of authorisation from those collecting on their behalf. This should be done before the collection commences.
TRIBUTE TO FR. MICHAEL – A tribute night for Fr Michael Campbell is being organised in Kilbrin Social Club on Friday, December 16, details of which are published on the notice board of our Church.
The County Development Plan has been published. Submissions from the public are now being sought. These can be made up to December 23. Copies of the plan are available for inspection at public libraries so you are encouraged to examine the draft development plan, bearing in mind that once adopted it will affect you and your property in a variety of ways, most notably in planning applications.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Ballyhea Community Council is in the process of organising the annual Active Age Party which will be held on January 14, 2017, at the Corbett Court. Any new members in the parish of Ballyhea wishing to attend please contact Willie Meaney 087 1936842 or Con Walsh 086 8570355.
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
GAA CLUB NOTES
CLUB AGM – The club’s annual general meeting was held on Friday, November 25, at the club Rooms. Breda Crowley opened the meeting with a decade of the Rosary for deceased members. Runaí Michael O’Mahony read the minutes of last Year’s AGM. Chairman Noel O’Riordan then addressed the meeting and was followed by Michael O’Mahony’s detailed Secretary Report. Jim Codd went through the Treasurer’s Report giving an account of the club’s finances.
The draw for the club’s County Board GAA Members’ Draw was then held and the winners of €100 each were: Hannah Mulcahy, Liam Murphy, Luke Hanley, Joseph Crowley, Mossie O’Riordan, Tom Crowley. The Juvenile Club Chairman Tom Crowley presided over the election of officers and paid tribute to retiring officers Michael O’Mahony and Jim Codd as they had their terms served in their posts.
The Officers for 2017 elected were: President: John P Quinn, Vice Presidents: Jerome O’Keeffe, Tom Morrissey, Dan Casey, Joe Walsh, Christy O’Connor, Tadgh Mortell (Snr) Tom Crowley, Billy Fleming, Mick Ryan, Jack Kelly, Billy Fitzgibbon, Pakie Morrissey, Michael O’Sullivan, Breda Crowley, Mick Copps, Tommy Moloney, Pat O’Brien, James Browne. Chairman: Noel O’Riordan, Secretary: Ger O’Shea, Treasurer: Martin Hanley, Asst Treasurer: Jim Codd, Registrar: Helen O’Sullivan, PRO: John Mortell. Children’s Officer: Orla Kelly. Insurance Officer: John McCarthy. Coaching Officer: John Mortell. Cultural Officer: Kieran O’Regan. North Cork Board Delegate: Liam Crowley. County Board Delegate: Ger O’Shea. Executive Committee: Denis Mac Namara, Pat O’Callaghan, Dave Garvey, Dave Copps, Breda Crowley, Tadgh Mortell, Mike O’Kelly, Tom Crowley.
NEW MANAGER – Natal O’Grady has been appointed manager of the Ballyhea Senior Hurling Team. Holder of seven Senior County Championship medals with his native Patrickswell, Natal also managed Limerick Intermediate Hurlers and was under-21 Selector with the county. In recent years he coached Patrickswell, Abbeydorney and Knockainey. The rest of the back room team will be announced at a later date. Best of luck to Natal for the season ahead.
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 www.oneills.com/shop-by-team/ gaa/ireland/ballyhea-gaa.html
INSTAGRAM – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub
NEWSLETTER – Ballyhea GAA Club bumper eight page newsletter for November/December is now available online. Contact any member of the committee with your email address to receive the newsletter or email pro.ballyhea. cork@gaa.ie.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
The camogie club is once again collecting Used Clothes, Old Curtains, Bedlinen, Footwear, Bags and Books. Contact any member of the committee.
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.
JUVENILE GAA NEWS
The annual Juvenile Club Christmas Draw tickets are now available. Tickets are €5 or book of three for €10. The draw will take place on Saturday, December 17, at the Corbett Court.
PRESENTATION NIGHT – The Juvenile Club Presentation Night is scheduled for Thursday, December 22, at 7 p.m. in the club Rooms. The minor and under-12 Hurlers will receive their winning medals. The Kieran Murphy Memorial Juvenile Club Person of the Year will also be announced on the night.
PUC FADA – The annual Long Puck will take place on St Stephen’s Day. Under-14 registration at 10.30 a.m. The adult competition for the Dicko Mortell Memorial Shield commences at midday. The proceeds of this year’s event will go to the Fight for Fionn Fund.
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.