BALLYLONGFORD

SEASONS GREETINGS

A very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2015 is extended to all readers, and contributors of these notes. Thanks to everybody for their wonderful help and support over the last year and looking forward to your continued help in the year ahead.

C.C.E.

Ballylongford/Tarbert CCE Music classes will resume at the usual times on Friday the 9th January 2015 in St. Oliver’s National School, Ballylongford.

TIDY TOWNS

The Fun Run /Walk held on Sunday 28th by the Tidy Town group was a great success. A lot of locals including many that were home in the parish for the holiday period took part, as did others from the greater North Kerry area .It was a great social occasion with people gathering in the parish hall for refreshments & a chat afterwards. The Tidy Town group wish to thank the local community for its continued support.

RAMBLING HOUSE

Knockanure Rambling House on this Thursday 1st January at 9pm. Come and enjoy a great evening of music, song, dance and storytelling. Admission is FREE. EVERYONE WELCOME! Contact Ann Flavin 086 3090948

BEREAVEMENT

Sincerest sympathy is extended to the Stack Family Tullahinell and New York on the death of Patrick Stack R.I.P. grandson of the late Peter Stack. Sympathy is also extended to Martin Flaherty & Family of Lenamore on the passing of his brother Seamus who died peacefully on Sunday 14th December last. Sympathy is also extended to Elenor Kelly and Family Rusheen on the sad passing of her brother Michael (Bunny) Dalton R.I.P. of Askeaton and formally of Listowel who passed away lat weekend. Ar dheis dea go raibh a hAinm dílis.

LENAMORE N.S.

The annual Christmas mass was held in S.N. Léana Mhóir Thursday night. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Kennelly. Afterwards the children entertained all present with music, songs and poems. But the highlight of the night was the nativity play- Hosanna Rock. A sincere thank you to the Parents Association for providing the delicious food. It was a most enjoyable and happy occasion. The prize winners of the Grand Christmas Draw are as follows:

1st Prize 100 Euro sponsored by Heaphy’s Centra, Ballylongford - Elisha Lewis-Broughan,Moyvane 2nd Prize Hamper sponsored by Lenamore Parents Association - Nora Flaherty,Lenamore 3rd Prize hamper sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu - Nora Hanrahan, Shrone 4th Prize Hamper sponsored by North Kerry Advertiser - Elma Torley, Lenamore. A special word of thanks to the above sponsors and to our numerous other sponsors who donated spot prizes on the night. Míle buíochas to all who sold and bought raffle tickets. Your support is very much appreciated.

Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh.