BALLYDUFF
classes are for beginners and include, Jiving, Waltzing and Quick-step. No partner required.
DEATHS
The death took place on October 2nd in Pittsburgh, USA of the late Bill Dowd, late of Coolbeha, aged 94. Bill was a former president of Ballydonoghue GAA club. He is survived by his son Tom, the late Jack, daughters Kathy and Mary Beth, daughter-in-law, sonsin-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Tom, Jackie and Jim. He is survived by his immediate family and by his nephew Tommy Coolbeha, nieces Mary and Nora Dowd, England, Mary Kilgallon (Coolkeragh), Helen Dowd (Urlee) and Hannah Devine (Newcastlewest) and their extended families. Funeral ceremony was officiated by family friend Fr Tim Dowling (Coolard). Mass will be celebrated in St Thetresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue at a later date.
The death has occurred of Ned Purtill, Rahoona, Ballybunion and late of Ballydonoghue. Ned, who comes from a big sporting family, was a prominent figure in GAA and Greyhound circles throughout his life. His popularity was evident at the huge turnout on Sunday last at the removal from Lynch’s, Funeral Home, Ballybunion and again at Mass and burial in St John’s Cemetery on Monday. A guard of honour was provided by Ballydonoghue, Beale and Shannon Rangers GAA Clubs.
He was predeceased by his brother, John. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Maria, daughters, Mary, Joan and Kathleen, sons, Mike and Eddie, sisters, Kate, Peg and Bridget, brothers, Paddy, Mike, Willie, Jimmy, to their extended families, his many friends and relatives.
The death occurred unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17th of Neilie Riordan, Tullamore, Listowel. Sympathy is extended to his wife, Kit, son, Pat Joe, daughterin-law, Mary, his sister, Agnes, his grandchildren, great-grandson, his nieces, nephews and their extended families and his large circle of friends. May they rest in peace.
LOTTO DRAW
The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club Lotto Draw for Monday October 16th are as follows; The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 14 & 17. There was no winner of the €6,250 Jackpot and the following were the €50 Lucky Dip winners:Jackie Healy, Addergown, Ballyduff; Evelyn Houlihan, Ballyhorgan, Ballyduff; Margaret & John Ross, Rahela, Ballyduff
TV DRAW:Emily Lowe, C/o Lowe’s Bar, BallyduffBrendan Enright, Ardoughter, Ballyduff; Sharon Slattery, Meadow Lane, 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
DEATHS
The death took place of Denis Costello, Addergown, Ballyduff. His remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff to SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery.The death took place of Eileen Dineen(née Griffin), Ardoughter, Ballyduff. Her remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home to SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery.The death took place of Phil Foley(née Diggin), Leicester, England and late of Kilmore, Ballyduff. Burial will take place in Leicester
Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives & friends of the above deceased.
WALK FOR BREAST CANCER
Following on from the hugely successful 2016 Action Breast Cancer Campaign, Our annual walk for Action Breast Cancer Ireland will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 30th October 2017. We will walk over the North Road, down Rahela and back to the shop for refreshments afterwards. Refreshments served after walk. Remember The Irish Cancer Society is 95% volunteer funded. Your money can make a real difference to the lives of those affected by cancer in Ireland and you don’t need to win the lotto to donate!
REGISTER INSTORE at (066)7131130. All welcome to join our walk ,more information available in store.Refreshments in store at the end of the walk #THINKPINK #LiveWell#Centra
HURLING ALL STARS
The Kerry Hurling All Stars ceremony will take place in The Railway Bar, Lixnaw on this Saturday October 28th at 7.30 pm. The Kerry Hurling All Stars is organised to honour the club hurlers of Kerry and their families. Eight Ballyduff players, PJ O’Gorman, Paud Costello, Cathal Kearney, Mikey Boyle, Jack O’Sullivan, Pádraig Boyle, Gary O’Brien & Jack Goulding, have been nominated. Best of Luck to them all.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
A Hallowen Party & Disco for all primary school going children will take place in the Ballyduff Community Centre on this Saturday evening October 28th from 7.00pm 9.00pm. There will be prizes for Best Costume & Best Carved Pumpkin so dress up and bring your pumpkin along. Games on the night will include Pin the Nose of the Witch, Blind Man’s Buff, etc. Admission is €4
KERRY ASSOCIATION LONDON
On Friday last the Kerry Association London hosted its annual Dinner and Dance at the world famous Crown Hotel in Criklewood. Liz Shanahan, a Castleisland native, received the coveted Person of the Year award at the event in recognition of her contribution to world health care.
CARD RESULTS
The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday October 16th are as follows;1st Kathleen Guerin & Noreen O’Connor2nd & 3rd Divided Mary Egan & Paddy Hussey Kitty Brennan & Judy Couchman
TABLE PRIZE:Maurice Guerin & Seamus McEneryThe “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.