BALLYBUNION
LOTTO
The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto, Sunday, 17th December, was held in Garrett’s Hibernian. The numbers drawn were: 10, 14 ,21 ,25 . There was no winner of the €2,250 Jackpot. The lucky dip winners are: €40 – Michael Wall, Ballyagran, Co. Limerick. €30 – Hanna O’Connor,25 The Brambles. €20 – Ian Carrig, Ennis. 5 Free tickets: Clare Mulvihill, Jack Mallon, Eoin McDonnell,& James Walsh. Next week’s draw will be held in Kilcooly’s ; on Monday, 1st January, at 10pm and the Jackpot is €2,300.
Ballybunion Community Centre and Beale GAA would like to thank everyone for their continuous support throughout the year.
ART AND CRAFT CLASSES
Christmas Timetable. Saturday 23rd Dec. 11am 0nly. Thursday 28th Dec 11am and 2-30pm. January Thursday 4th 11am and 2-30. Saturday 6th 11am only. The Cottage Studio Gallery.Cinema Lane, Ballybunion.
CCE NEWS
Junior Music Session will commence on Sun 14th in the Bunker Bar @ 5pm.
This session is a free, fun, informal gathering aiming to get all those attending classes to play a few tunes together. Music Classes will recommence on Thur & Fri the 11th & 12th Jan.
Dancing ( step ) on Sat 13th. We wish everyone a very happy Christmas.
HOPE FOR HOMELESS
What a fantastic evening in Namirs for ‘ Hope For Homeless’ on Friday 1st of December such a brilliant turnout. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support.
The whole community and beyond have really overwhelmed us with your care and generousity in various ways such as toiletries, financial donations and 95 bags of clothing with the support of Terry Trainer! The general expression from the community has been one of how can I help.
The local Businesses were more than happy to contribute spot prizes for ‘ Hope For Homeless’ and the gifts given were so generous so a big thank you to Rose Marie’s Hair Studio, Leanne Templeton Hair Studio, Beauty By The Beach, Pat Joyce (Post Office), Magic Scissors, Ballybunion Leisure Centre, Brown’s Butchers, Chemist Ballybunion, Supervalue Ballybunio, Ladawin Massage voucher and Marie Rohan for her framed photography and calendars.
The total amount of money raised was €1,155. The evening was more than we could have imagined with the fantastic talent of our dear friend Kerrie Herbert who sang her heart out for the cause with a fantastic selection of songs to compliment the evening. Jackie Goodall was the writer of the evening who did a fantastic job of expressing the multiple layered circumstances of homelessness. Jackie’s poem is titled ‘ Home Sweet Homelessness’. The Guest Speaker on the night was Cyril Thomas who spoke tremendously about ‘Hope For Homeless’ and about similar work he did in Hong Kong.
TIDY TOWNS
Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to announce that they are holding a free collection of unwanted Christmas packaging on Wednesday, 27 December 2017 from 12 to 4:00 pm in the SuperValu car park. This community service is to help people dispose of their unneeded Christmas packaging with recycling in mind. Tidy Town volunteers will be staffing the bin to ensure that only paper, cardboard and other packaging goes into the bin. This service is being offered in conjunction with KWD and SW Bins who are providing the bin free of charge to our community. We hope that as many towns’ people as possible will avail of the service.
BALLYBUNION CCÉ
Music Classes are well up & running now. Still plenty time to join. All instruments & all levels catered for. Enquiries 087 9662902.
MENS SHED NEWS
Our shed is currently taking orders for Christmas cribs, these can be to any size, depending on the requirements of the customer, the size of your figures etc. In order to complete the orders in time , we request that all such orders are made immediately, either direct to the shed or call 087-6566507.
We are continuing to make bird, bat, bee, flower, dog and all similar type boxes, we are also refurbishing all furniture to the personal requirements of the customer, we appreciate the support of the local community.
Our evening walking will resume after the Autumn/Winter time-change, leaving the shed every evening at 7.30pm,each person can decide what distance and at what pace they wish to walk at ,we welcome new members to the shed and also to take part in the walking 2018. It will showcase the vast array of talent, both past and present, in Ballydonoghue parish. Anybody interested in getting involved or have any ideas, are very welcome to contact chair of the festival, John McGrath on 087-6257705.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Tracey Corps, daughter to Catherine and the late Rodney, Coolard and Joe Madigan, son to Noreen and the late Joe, Lahesrough, who were married on Saturday last.
DEATH
The death occurred on December 13th of Tom Flaherty, Coil, Listowel. Removal took place on Friday last from Lyons Funeral Home, Derry to St Theresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue. Mass and burial in St Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel took place on Saturday. Sympathy is extended to his daughter, Mary, sons, Maurice and Morgan and to their extended families and friends. May he rest in peace. afterwards Ballyduff.
CHURCH NEWS CARD RESULTS
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TRIP TO THE COTTAGE
Danny O’Mahony performs at the lovely fire side setting of Sheahan’s Thatched Cottage in Finuge this Christmas. The concert takes place on Friday December 29th at 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy some music in this intimate and original 300 year old cottage.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
Scoil Chriost Rí Parent’s Association, Drumnacurra, would like to thank all who attended our recent bingo which made it a great success. We would like to that all who kindly gave some spot prizes etc. It was greatly appreciated.
CHRISTMAS IN BALLYDUFF
Community Spirit is alive and well in Ballyduff, as was witnessed on Sunday December 10th at our Christmas Festival. We wish to thank all who helped us in any way on the day, including local businesses and individuals. It was heartening to see all who came to help set up the market in the morning and the convoy of vans, trucks and individuals that descended on a cold dark square that evening and helped dismantle the marquees and left the place as if nothing had taken place. A special mention to the stewards who braved the cold and came out in force. We have to thank Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves who gave us a magical day. Finally thanks to all who attended and made our first attempt at holding such an event a fantastic success. We wish you all a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New year. Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh go léir.
Divine Mercy at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff every Sunday at 3.00pm.
Healing Blanket: For booking contact (085)7791680. Communion Calls for Christmas will take place for Ballyduff parish on this Thursday December 21st at the usual times Parish Office in Ballyduff will close from this Friday December 22nd and will reopen on Wednesday January 3rd 2018 at 10.30am Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday evening at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church at 8.45pm Christmas Day Mass on Monday morning at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church at 10.00am
The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday December 11th are as follows; 1st Mary Egan & Paddy Hussey; 2nd Kathleen Guerin & Noreen O’Connor 3rd Kitty Brennan & Kathy Neilan
SPOT PRIZES: Ham Bernie Horgan Ham Pat McSweeney Lamb Pat Nolan The “41” Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 10.00pm sharp. All are welcome.
RATTOO ROVERS
In the U17 Denny League game played on Saturday last Rattoo Rovers defeated Ballyheigue 5 1 with the Rattoo goals coming from Barry O’Neill (2), Cian McGrath, Kevin Goulding & Nathan McGrath (1 each). Well done to all involved.