BALLYBUNION
LOTTO
The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto Sunday 27th August, was held in The Ocean Bar.
The numbers drawn were 7, 8, 17, 18 The €3,800 Jackpot was won by John Halpin, Croom, c/o Mikey Joes -- Presentation T.B.A. in the Ocean Bar.
Next week’s draw will be held in on Sunday 3rd September at 10pm and the Jackpot is €3,850.
Ballybunion Community Centre & Beale GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Lotto supporters Mens Shed News
We are currently making inquiries about a cooking course, which is open to everybody, to begin in October. This would be weekly for about six weeks but we would need a minimum of 12 people before we go ahead. If you are interested please contact 087-6566507 or any member of the Men’s shed.
BALLYBUNION LIBRARY
10am -1:30pm and 2:30pm -- 5pm From Tuesday -- Saturday inc. More new titles available. ie. The long awaited book by Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train: Into The Water. The Summer Visitors by Fiona O’Brien. The new ‘edge of the seat’ thriller by Samuel Bjork -- The Owl Always Hunts At Night. His first book ‘I’m Travelling Alone’ was a rollercoaster ride that was difficult to put down.
So come in and join up to become part of an amazing journey. Free WiFi, internet, scanning and lots more! See www.kerrylibrary. ie. Also on Facebook and Twitter.
PARKRUN LISTOWEL
A free, weekly, timed 5k run takes place every Saturday at 9.30am. Visit www.parkrun.ie/ register for registration details.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals are delivered every Tuesday and Thursday in the Ballybunion, Asdee and Ballydonoghue areas to anybody who wishes to avail of this service. All are more than welcome to do so by contacting Eileen on 086 2234965. The cost of meals delivered to your house is €6.00
TAEKWON-DO
Ballybunion Taekwon-do, classes for children, teens and adults, in Ballybunion Community Centre every Wednesday and Saturday. Excellent for fitness, confidence, self-defence and flexibility. First class is free. Contact Michael on 087 9245637.
FREE I.T. CLASSES
For all those interested in free IT classes please contact Mary on 087 7826432 for further information.
IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS
Irish Music Sessions take place in Ballybunion on Tuesday night in the Feale Bar, Wednesday night in the Bunker Bar, Thursday night in the Exchange Bar and Courtney’s Bar, Friday night in the Railway Bar and Saturday night in Kilcoolys Bar.
WEIGHT WATCHERS
We meet at Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre Every Thursday 10am to 11am -& - 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Call Sandra on 0876718377 or email sandramaher@leader.weightwatchers.ie
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Ballybunion Community Centre is currently taking bookings. *Sports Hall: €25 per hour before 7pm, €30 per hour after 7pm & weekends. *Upstairs Hall/Dance Studio: €20 per hour. *Meeting Room: €10 per hour. Discount available for block booking & advance payment. Call 068-27799 / 089-4086723 / email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com and the Community Department of Kerry County Council for their grant-in-aid.
INVITATION
Retired Kerry-based inspector, Patrick F. O’Donovan, will launch his book: Stanley’s Letter, The National School System and Inspectors in Ireland 1831 - 1922 in the headquarters of the Co. Library in Moyderwell, Tralee this Thursday at 5.00pm.
PATTERN DAY
Pattern Day is fast approaching there will be a meeting of our Lady’s Well and Grotto Committee on Tuesday 29th August at 8.15pm in the Grotto Car Park to ensure that all goes well on September 8th. We urgently appeal for more stewards to help out. Please hand in your name to the Presbytery or any of the Grotto Committee. The success of this Historical Day is due to the dedicated volunteers down through the years. Please help out.
CHURCH NEWS
FIRST FRIDAY COMMUNION CALLS: to the elderly will take place on Thursday 31st August and Friday 1st September beginning at 1.30pm. Please inform relatives and friends
THE MONTHLY ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT begins next Saturday morning 2nd September at 9.00am and ends at 9.30am on Sunday, 3rd September.
ROSARY OF REPARATION to our Lady of Fatima in the Grotto at 3.00 pm on Saturday 2nd September. All very welcome.
MEALS ON WHEELS
As we go forward into our 10th year providing our Meals on Wheels service since it was established in 2008. We at Ballyheigue Community Centre hope you are happy and satisfied with the service we provide. Whether you require one or seven meals per week our staff will be happy to cook and deliver a freshly prepared meal straight to your door.
Please call our office on 066 71 33837 for further information.
SENIOR CITIZENS GROUP
Our Community Centre also runs a Senior Citizens Social Group every Wednesday at the Community Centre. We provide a three course meal, bingo and light activities. This social group is open to everyone and transport to the Community Centre is provided by our Community Centre bus and Local Link Kerry from Tralee and surrounding areas.
Please call our office on 066 71 33837 for further information.
COLLECTION THANKS
KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOC. would like to thank everyone who contributed to their collection last weekend.
COURSING LOTTO
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 21st August in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 8-23-24-25. The Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Rosa Barrett, C/o Christina. The €25 winners were: Pat McElligott & Patrica Canty, C/o Christina and Mark Reidy, C/o Kitty. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,300.