BALLYDUFF
LOTTO DRAW
The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club Lotto Draw for Monday September 4th are as follows; The numbers drawn were 10, 18, 21 & 28. There was no winner of the €5,350 Jackpot and the following were the €50 Lucky Dip winners:John & PJ Griffin, Benmore, BallyduffJoseph Gorman, AsdeeDavid Slattery, Glounerdalive, Ballyduff
TV DRAW:Liam Boyle Snr, BallincrossigMairéad Walsh, Rattoo, BallyduffJim Cantillon, CausewayThe 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
COFFEE MORNING
Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of the Hospice Foundation will take place all over Ireland on this Thursday September 14th. The Ballyduff Coffee Morning in aid of Kerry Hospice will be held at the Ballyduff Community Centre from 10.00am 1.00pm and from 7.00pm 10.00pm. Your support is greatly appreciated.
BALLYDUFF IN BLOOM
Work on our mural continued this week and will be ongoing for the next few weeks. A special thanks to artist Majorie Cunningham, who donated her time and expertise to the project. We would also like to thank Kay for donating paint and providing refreshments to our hard working volunteers. Weather permitting we will meet at the Garda Barracks next wednesday at 7.30pm. All volunteers welcome.
KILMORE STRAND
The ongoing art exhibition of paintings by Bob Scott, which will show over 300 pictures of North Kerry over a twelve month period, moves on to Kilmore Strand for the month of September. This collection was painted mostly in the early morning and in the open air. The exhibition may be viewed at Bud’s Family Resource Centre, Ballyduff.Thanks to all of you who made the trip to Ballyduff to see my exhibition The Cashen - Village and River, which was showing in Buds the Ballyduff Family Resource Centre (F.R.C.) during the past month. The 25 paintings have now been replaced by a new collection, for September - Kilmore Strand (but most of them can still be viewed on my blog - see below*).
Kilmore is a tidal beach with low cliffs, and the point at which the River Feale and the Atlantic Ocean meet. Being only a short distance from Ballyduff, it is a natural choice for painting out of doors, a rich source of textures and colours. The paintings are small, but each captures a moment in the early morning where I have been physically painting them. (I can still feel the sun and the wind on my face).
A BETTER BALLYDUFF
Balyduff has an active community with vibrant voluntary groups and great buisnesses. Following a series of public meetings the group “A Better Ballyduff” was formed in consultation with Kerry County Council. A committee was elected with representatives from community groups, residents & buisnesses. The Group’s purpose is to plan for the improvement of Ballyduff, to represent all local groups and to make our community a great place to live, do buisness and visit. We welcome any local imput and can be contacted by email at abetterballyduff@gmail.com. Regular updated can be found on our Facebook page; A Better Ballyduff
BUD’S NEWS
Bud’s Meals on Wheels Service - Meals delivered 5 days a week between 11.30am 2.30pm for only €6 per day! Meals are also available for collection suitable for home-helps and carers on Mondays (except Bank Holidays),Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Thursdays & Fridays. Our meals are prepared fresh daily and our focus is on nutrition and quality. Special dietary requirements are catered for. Over 100 meals a week are delivered throughout the community! Daily Menu and order taken please contact 066 7148883
Are you a woman looking for Work? We want to let you know about an exciting new employment project in Kerry called MOVING ON, which supports women who want to return to work.We can support women who are: 1. Looking for work, 2. NOT on any social welfare payment & 3. Living in North/East/West Kerry.We can provide training, support, work placements & links with employers. No previous education or work experience needed. Find out more at our FREE 2-hour ‘MOVING ON’ introductory seminars: NEWKD, Aras an Phobail, 10.00amTuesday 19th SeptemberCastleisland, NEWKD, Crageens 10.00am, Wednesday 20th SeptemberFeel free to pass on our contact details and we are happy to chat with any women who would like more information. All the best Dolores and LisaDolores Gallagher0877647446 doloresgallagher@ 365’s Mindfulness Meditation Six Week Course taking pace in Buds Frc Ballyduff Time: 18:00 19:00pm; Date: Begins Tuesday September 19th 2017(Every Tuesday thereafter except Oct 17th. ) Location: Buds Family Resource Centre Ballyduff Rate: €65Learn Tools and Techniques to Meditate Easily and Effectively
CARD RESULTS
The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday September 4th are as follows;1st & 2nd Divided Donie Lynch & Pat McSweeney Brendan Harrington & Joe Higgins3rd Margaret Shanahan & Ann Walsh
TABLE PRIZES:Danny Guerin & Catherine McHale Vinny O’Connell & Sonny O’HalloranThe “41” Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 10.00pm sharp. Admission is €5 with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd along with two table prizes on games 14 & 15. All welcome.
PATTERN DAY MASS
We were blessed again this year with a wonderful celebration of the Pattern Day Mass our thanks to the large crowds who came to pray and to all who organized and assisted in such a professional manner. May Our Lady be our strength as we face into autumn.
HOSPICE FOUNDATION
Many thanks to all who gave so generously to the Pattern Day Hospice collection which raised €1,385-00 for our worthy Kerry cause.
THRESHER THANKS
This year’s Pattern Festival was declared a great success by everyone who attended the events. The steering committee wishes to express its thanks to the musicians, singers and dancers who came and performed so well. Puppet man Pat Power and piper Danny Houlihan brought entertainment to the street, while others like Sonny Egan, who sang his sincere tribute song in memory of the late Fr. Pat Moore, brought much joy to the festivities inside the White Sands. John Lucid and Richard Casey organised great session music and songs from traditional singers hushed the banter of the moment.
Seán Quinlan, who opened the Diaspora Day, paid tribute to the creativity and work ethic of members of the Irish and local Diaspora saying that the voice of this exiled branch of the Irish race needs to be heard yet in our national parliament. Exhibits from his museum were appreciated by the patrons. The Song Seminar delivered by Peter Kelly was inspirational in the way it illustrated the human sphere behind his gifted composing skills. One of the highlights of the day was the interview by Tom Lawlor MC with Mr. Willie Joe Casey. Fascinating details were revealed about the input of the Irish into the development of the City of Chicago.
Mary Griffin brought a lovely homely taste to the food which was distributed to all during the interlude.
PATTERN THRESHER CREST
This was unveiled by Honorary President Sonny O’Halloran and worldwide patrons can now follow the Threshing Festival online by logging onto: Facebook. com/ballyheiguepatternthresher which was developed by Solas O’Halloran.
Finally the Group wishes to thank all their patrons, sponsors and especially Kerry Co. Council for their very much appreciated financial assistance.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bingo is back again Thursday 14th September and every Thursday night at 8.30pm.
CHIROPODIST: Karla Dowling is available the 1st Wednesday of every month at Ballyheigue Community Centre. Please call Karla 087 4114883 for an appointment or the Community Centre on 066 7133837.
TAI CHI CLASSES: beginning in Ballyheigue Community Centre on Saturday September 16th from 11am 12noon. Please call Maria on 087 7953589 for further details.
ALAN LUCID, RIP
Our parish has been dealt another blow with the loss of Alan Lucid. Alan played up to Senior level with the Club and also played U14, U16 and Minor with Kerry. He played schools’ hurling with CBS (The Green). He hailed from a family steeped in hurling and a family who have always been very active in many facets of community life in Ballyheigue. He was of course a gifted scientist and the parish was extremely proud of his achievements. To Jack and Bridie, Gerard, John, Paudie, Mary, David, Michael, Nicholas, his girlfriend Lisa and extended family and friends we offer our sincere sympathies at this heartbreaking time. All we can do as a community is pledge to be there for you in the same way that you have been there for the community down through the years. May Alan rest in peace. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”