COUNTYWIDE
BALLYBUNION CAR BOOT SALE
The next Car Boot takes place in Ballybunion Community Centre on Sunday 17th July from 10am -- 2pm. €1 admission and children go free. For information on selling, please contact 089 2262383. All proceeds go to Tir na nOg Childcare Centre. THE LEGENDS OF DARTS
The Legends of Darts -- Bobby George, Dennis Priestley, Eric Bristow, Wayne Mardle -- are coming to Ballybunion Community Centre on August 7th. For your chance to witness, meet and even challenge the pros, book a ticket now. Tickets cost €15 Classic, €30 VIP, €50 Family. Email ballybcomcentre@ gmail.com /phone 068-27799/text 089-4086723 or call in to Ballybunion Community Centre.
IRISH WATER SAFETY
Swim Week starts on the Mens Beach on Monday July 25th at 10am. This covers all levels from basic to advanced swimming and is open to all school going children. Cost is €30 per child.
Water Safety is the following week starting Aug 1st (Bank Holiday Monday) Registration is at 10am. This covers Safety 1 to 4, Survival 2, and Rescue 1. Cost is €40 per child. For further details please contact 086 3937654.
TINTEAN THEATRE
July 17th 6:00 pm - Duration 30 minutes. Performance of the US Dance school Tutterow Dancers from Largo Florida at the Tintean Theatre The 20 young dancers will be performing a very entertaining 30 minute show dance program for the tourists and Ballybunion people alike. The school is on a performance tour through Europe and will be visiting Ireland, England, France and Germany. They will also perform at the Disney Resort Paris as a highlight of their tour. Many of the students have Irish ancestors and are looking forward to entertain the crowds.
HEALTH & LEISURE CENTRE
Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre is open Mon -- Fri from 8am -- 10pm and at weekends from 10am -- 8pm. There are numerous exercise & fitness classes including Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Biking and Spin. For a list of available exercise classes please contact reception on 06828111 or Facebook page Ballybunion Leisure Centre.
RESCUE CENTRE OPEN DAY
Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue will host an open day at its headquarters on the Ladies Beach on Sunday July 24th to celebrate 30 years in existence. The Unit are currently running a recruitment drive to attract new volunteers and anybody interested in joining should attend on the day.
CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB
The Cashen Vale Boxing Club wish to thank everyone who accepted our invite to be part of our final farewell to the late Mick Finucane.
A guard of honour which included boxing people, past and present, met the remains of our Club President at the barrack corner Ballybunion, and accompanied the cortege to St Johns cemetery.
Now that the final bell has rung, be assured you will never be counted out of our memory. Rest easy Mick!
LOTTO DRAW
The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto Sunday 10th July was held in The Ocean Bar. The numbers drawn were 14, 20, 22, 26 and there was no winner of the €2,400 Jackpot.
The Lucky Dip winners are:€40 - Declan Beasley, Balleigh, c/o Mikie Joe’s €30 - Tommy Heaphy, c/o The Railway Bar €20 - Sinéad Breen, c/o The Bunker 5 Free Tickets - Billy Murphy, c/o The Railway Bar Next week’s draw will be held in "The Feale Bar" on Sunday 17th July at 10pm and the Jackpot is €2,450.
Beale GAA & Ballybunion Community Centre would like to thank everyone for their continued support in buying our weekly lotto tickets.
BAYDONOGHUE LISSELTON CCE NEWS
The Munster Fleadh Cheoil is currently taking place in Listowel. The opening ceremony, followed by a singing club takes place in the Listowel Arms Hotel tonight, Wednesday, July 13th at 8.00pm. Some of the many events taking place street entertainment every night and music and set dancing competitions at the weekend, Sean nÓs Workshop on Thursday at 6pm in St Patrick’s Hall with Emma O’Sullivan from Connemara.Céilí on Saturday night in the Boy’s School with Donie Nolan,Open Air Céilí on Sunday in the Square with the Johnny Reidy Céilí band.
Ballydonoghue/Lisselton CCE branch members will compete for Munster title success in under 12,15,15-18,Senior Bands,2 Grupaí cheoil 12-15,Solo Button Accordions, Fiddles, Flutes, Banjos,Tin Whistle, Drums, Bodhrán, Mandolins, Duets,Trios and Set Dancing.There will be up on 70 branch members competing. We wish them the very best of luck .They have put in a huge among of work all year. Thanks to their dancing and music teachers for their work and dedication throughout the year.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING
Family and friends of Miceál Carr, Piper’s Cross, have arranged a mass of thanksgiving and for his continuing recovery following recent surgery in Germany, on Friday evening next, July 15th at St Theresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue. Time: 8.00pm. Everybody welcome.
GOLF SUCCESS
Congratulations to Michael Dee, Jnr, Urlee who was the winner of the President’s (Mr Dan O’Sullivan) Junior Prize at Ballybunion Golf Club recently on an impressive score of 37 points.
PARISH MAGAZINE
A reminder to anyone with family members abroad, please forward e-mail addresses to magazine@ballydonoghue.net as soon as possible as the plans for the Virtual Gathering in September are well underway. Please submit the following items for inclusion in the 2016 edition: Tributes (include photo if desired), photos of family occasions, farm machinery, old cars, cooking utensils, etc. The committee photographer will be calling to photograph senior citizens in the area during the coming weeks.Next meeting takes place on Monday next,July 18th at Lisselton School. Time: 8.00pm.
DEATH
The end of an era is how Canon Seamus Linnane described the news of the death of Kerry GAA star, Mick Finucane, Urlee. Mick, in his 94th year, passed away on Tuesday last in UHK, Tralee following a short term in the hospital. He was a keen golfer and led a very active life up to last year. His popularity was evident at the huge turnout at the removal from Finucane’s Funeral Home, Moyvane on Thursday and again at St Theresa’s Church on Friday and burial in St John’s Cemetery, Ballybunion. Mass was concelebrated by Ballydonoghue natives, Can Seamus Linnane, Fr Eamon Mulvihill as well as Fr Paul Dillon, Duagh and Fr Brendan o’Callaghan, Moyvane. Eulogy was given by Frank Lewis, Radio Kerry, who chronicled Mick’s somewhat eventful life.
The coffin was shouldered by GAA players, Donal Enright, Liam Flaherty, Johnny Bunyan, Jerdie O’Connor, Eoin Bomber Liston and Ogie Moran. Guard of Honour was provided by Ballydonoghue Club, Shannon Rangers, Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine, Shannon Vale Boxing Club and his golfing friends. Graveside oration by Maurice O’Mahony, Ballydonoghue GAA club, detailed the great achievements Mick had on the football field throughout his sparkling career.
Sympathy is extended to his wife, Anne, his sons, Paddy, Dan, Mike and Bill, his daughters, Betty, Jacqueline, Annette and Niamh, his sister, Betty Lynch, their extended families, his many friends and relatives. He was predeceased by his first wife, Peggie and his daughter, Norma. May he rest in peace.
BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW
The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club Lotto Draw for Monday July 4th are as follows; the numbers drawn were 12, 17, 18 & 27. There was no winner of the €2,500 jackpot and the following were the €50 Lucky Dip winners: Christina Ross, Lacca, Ballyduff Noreen O’Callaghan, Ballyhorgan, Ballyduff Jimmy O’Sullivan, Clahane, Ballyduff
TV DRAW: Kay Enright, Kilmore, Ballyduff Sheila Enright, Ardoughter, Ballyduff David Slattery, Glounerdalive, Ballyduff The weekly Lotto Draw takes place on each Monday night and there is €150 added when the Jackpot is not won. You may also play the weekly Lotto on line at www. ballyduffgaa.com
GRAVEYARD MASSES
Rattoo Cemetery on Wednesday July 20th at 7.30pm Rahela Cemetery on Friday July 22nd at 7.30pm Please have the graves tidy and take any rubbish home.
CHURCH NEWS
Divine Mercy takes place at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Curch, Ballyduff on each Sunday at 3.00pm Holy Hour for the month of July will be held in Ss Peter’s & Pau’s Church, Ballyduff on each Tuesday from 7.00pm -- 8.00pm The Parish Office in Ballyduff is open daily from Tuesday to Friday from 10.30am - 1.00pm. Phone (066)7148404 Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Thursday from 11.00am -- 1.00pm in SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff Please return your CHY4 Certificate to the Parish Centre at your earliest convenience
LIVE IN THE MARQUEE
Don’t miss two unique live performances this August bank holiday weekend!! (Limited seating is available so get your tickets now!) Saturday July 30th 2016 - The Celebrated Dubliner JOHN SHEAHAN - In Concert with Danny O’Mahony -- Accordion, Cyril O’Donoghue - Bouzouki|Vocals Sunday July 31st 2016
THE SHANNON VALE CEILI BAND in Concert and Ceili with DESSIE O’HALLORAN-Vocals/ Fiddle Special guests also include World champion dancers, Seanachai’s, Connemara Sean-Os dancers & singers! M.C. - Gabriel Fitzmaurice Raffles & refreshments served. Bring your dancing shoes! Venue; Your Man’s Bar - Marquee Doors @ 8:30pm|Concerts @ 9:30pm Tickets: €15 Available now from; Sheehy’s Londis, Ross’s Centra & Your Man’s Bar -- Ballyduff, Sheanchai Centre, Listowel, Culloty’s Music Shop, Tralee Variety Sounds Music Shop , Killarney For any further queries contact (087)2338598 or see Facebook for updates. Please spread the word, come along and enjoy!
CARD RESULTS
The results of the 41 Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, on Monday July 4th are as follows: 1st -- Mike Quille & Billy Horgan 2nd -- Kathleen Guerin & Noreen O’Connor 3rd -- Eileen Dowling & Kathleen O’Sullivan
TABLE PRIZES: Mary Egan & Paddy Hussey Tom & Denny Moriarty The 41 Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 9.45pm sharp. Entry is €5 and all are welcome.
BALLYHEIGUE AN EXCELLENT EVENT
All those who attended the John Joe O’Sullivan Memorial Lecture found the research of Mr. Donal O’Sullivan, the key-note speaker, most informative. His illustrated exposition revealed many new details on Roger Casement’s time in Kerry and on the path that finally led to his execution in London, on 3rd August 1916.
Another special event will be held in Ballyheigue on the evening of the 3rdAugust which will honour Casement’s sacrifice for the freedom of Ireland. This will be a major event as a special plaque will be unveiled at the Casement Monument in the town.
CROSSROADS DANCING
What a delightful night this Summer Festival event turned out to be! While inclement weather caused it to be transferred to the White Sands ballroom the performances by the many artistes from Causeway and Ballyheigue drew pact crowds to the scene.
The Thresher Group wishes to thank everyone for making the event such a happy occasion, even the yodeller from Switzerland! Mr. Tom Lawlor, as usual, was a masterful MC on the night.
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT
On Monday July 4th we had our 2nd Annual event on Ballyheigue Beach. There was a big crowd in attendance and we were delighted to have raised over €650 for such a worthy cause. We wish to thank all who helped on the night. Cllr John Lucid and Margaret 0’Halloran of Nurture who read for us. Tom Fitzgerald and Kerry Barrett who played tunes, Ashleigh Fitzgerald who sang so beautiful and Ber Hare along with Ballyheigue Lifeboat crew who started the event by letting off a flare and watching over proceedings from the lifeboat, and also The hard working Committee of Ballyheigue Summer fest. Thanks to all who attended and we hope to see you all again next year.
HISTORY OUTING
A history outing to Annagh, Derrymore, and Derryquay lead by Liam Sayers takes place on Sunday 17th July at 2.30pm. Meet at Annagh Graveyard Car Park (2km West of Blennerville on the main Tralee-Dingle road) at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
ROGER CASEMENT
Ballyheigue History & Heritage Group is organizing a Centenary Commemoration of the execution of Roger Casement at Casement’s statue on Wednesday 3rd August at 7.00pm. A memorial plaque will be unveiled observing due protocol and members of the army will attend. This will follow a lecture on Casement’s links with Kerry in the Community Centre, given by Helen O’Carroll, Director of Kerry County Museum. The evening concludes with a dramatic presentation on the life of Roger Casement.
OUTDOOR MASSES
Friday, 15th July St. James’ Old Cemetery, 8.00pm
Thursday, 21st July, Marian Park, 7.30 pm.
IRISH WATER SAFETY
From July 11th 15th there will be swimming lessons for school-going children, beginners to advance.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Are you a retired Nurse, a Student looking for placement or looking to give back to your community? If so, we are looking for Volunteers to be part of our Non-Independent Respite Daycare service we provide on Friday and Saturdays; your help would be greatly appreciated to improve our local provision of this service. Please ‘phone Ballyheigue Community Centre 066-7133837 or call in for a cuppa and a chat.
COURSING LOTTO
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 4th July in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 1-2-6-15. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Rene O’Carroll, C/o Pat. The €25 winners were Ger Langer, C/o Macs, Donal Mulvihill, C/o Christina and Geraldine Harris, C/ o Kitty. Next week’s Jackpot €4,400.