BALLYLONGFORD
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 12th January: Jackie Walsh. Sunday 21st January: John Wren. Church & Sanctuary Breda Enright, Aileen Wren, Mary Burke, Mary Moroney. Eucharistic Ministers for January Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Gerry McDaniel, Catherine Dee, and Helen Walsh. Sunday 10.30am: Mary O Neill, Margaret Walsh. Counters for January: Paddy Kennelly, Chris O Donoghue, Jose Deenihan. Altar Servers for January: Saturday 7.00pm: Katie Kennelly, Eimear O Shea, Ella Flavin. Sunday 10.30am: Ross O Neill, Dan O Neill. Parish Office: The Parish Secretaries Office at the Presbytery will be open on Tuesdays from 9 to 11am, Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm and on Fridays from 9 to11.30am where mass Bookings, Baptismal Bookings and Wedding Bookings can be made. House Calls: If anyone who is sick or housebound would like Fr. Pádraig to call to them at home please contact the office at (068) 43110. Dates to Remember for 2018: Confirmation will be on Friday 23rd Feburary at 3.30pm. Holy Communion will be on Saturday 12th May with the following times Asdee at 10am and Ballylongford at 11.30am.
BINGO:
The next Fundraiser Bingo in aid of a lift for the Parish Hall will take place on this coming Saturday 20th January in the Parish Hall Ballylongford commencing immediately after 7pm mass. Your support would be very much appreciated. All welcome.
INCLUSION OF ITEMS:
If you wish to submit items for inclusion in the Weekly notes please note that all items must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday evening prior to publication anything later will not guarantee that such items will appear. Items for inclusion can be emailed to either estuaryprint@eircom.net or estuarytrophies @gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919. mention must be made of coach Trod who had the girls playing to a very high standard on the day.
Panel: Ciara Palmer Roisin Rahilly Ella Quirke Abby Leahy Orla O Connor Rachel Griffin Aoibheann Broderick Kate Collins Rachel Creedon Jill Quirke.
Our u13 boys took to the court on Sunday in Castleisland. In their first game they faced a very strong Rathmore/Gneeveguilla side who proved too strong for our boys. In their second game they took on Fossa where they recorded an impressive victory. However due to the earlier loss they did not progress. Many thanks to Shane Lucid for coaching the boys on the day. Panel: Tommy Palmer Niall Collins Callum Priestly Evan O Brien Michael Savage Shane Gilroy Tom Long David Lucid Jack Joy.
Forthcoming events in Community Games include Swimming, Recitation, Music, Singing, Art, Handwriting and Draughts.
Any child(8-16 year old)wishing to participate must be a resident of Ballymac parish. Please contact Colette Collins (086 8718424)if you have a boy or girl who might be interested. All competitors must be registered on line prior to the competition.
MAUREEN DEANE R.I.P.
HER SON JOHN DEANE REMEMBERS–LOVE unconditonal that is what Maureen Deane was all about.
Maureen spent the first 2 years of her life in Lateeve, an Irish speaking area and she had no English when she came to Camp. She was deeply affected by the loss of her mother at 14 years of age.
Maureen fell in love and married Brendan Deane and they were some team. They worked hard to rear six children and made a good living off the land. Money was not plentiful but the family never wanted for anything. I know we were lucky to have not one but two great parents, who would do anything for us.
Maureen was a great cook, who has not enjoyed one of her Rhubarb and apple pies, daily baked bread, Blackberry jam, Mutton pies, the list is endless. I believe her special ingredient was the love she put into all her cooking. Maureen was the essence of Irish hospitality, before any phones, cars full of visitors often arrived unexpectedly. She always welcomed them and made the tea and nobody ever left our house hungry.
Maureen’s other love was her faith. She was not a preacher, she lived her faith every day. Mum, you will always be in our hearts and wherever people love each other.
GET OUT! ...GET ACTIVE!
6 Weeks Walking Course in conjunction with Operation Transformation. Two walks each week: Tuesday @ 10.30am and Thursday @ 6.30pm. Meeting point for both walks Spar car park. Come along.... Suitable for everyone. For more information please contact Debbie: 087 2989537
ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS
During the Storm Festival in Castlegregory Clubrooms we will have a visual exhibition relating to storms. We would like you to submit 2 works at most, framed and ready to be hung by January 31st. The show will be hung on February 1st in the morning and will be open for viewing from February 2nd to Feb 4th. No cost to hang but 10% of any works sold. Drop off work to Information Office in Castlegregory and fill out labels when you do. We sold 4 pictures last year.
STORM FESTIVAL DINNER
Saturday February 3rd at 6pm in the Clubrooms. Meals include soup with homemade brown bread, lamb casserole, fish pie, vegetarian chili, 3 kinds of dessert and coffee/tea. Ticket on sale at the Information Office: €15 Adults; €10 Children (under 12). Louise Overy from Dingle Aquarium will give a presentation after dinner. There will also be a raffle.
TIDY TOWNS
If there is anyone interested in getting involved with Tidy Towns, call the office 7139422. It is the start of the New Year. Please get involved with your community.
There will be a Community Council AGM on Monday January 29th at 8pm in the Clubrooms. Everyone is most welcome and your attendance would be most appreciated. It’s a good time to hear what’s been accomplished so far and to give your input as to what you would like done in the future. Hope to see you there. In June, there will be a general election of new members. There are 3 people who will be ineligible to run this year so let us know if you would be willing to run.
CLUB ROOMS
Academy of Dance: Tuesdays 4.30-8.30pm & Fridays 3-6pm. Contact: Clarissa 087 2637044
Active Retired: Tuesdays 1-4pm Clubrooms
Chiropodist: For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired on 087 787 1845.
Dancing for Fun on Fridays in the Clubrooms at 7.30pm
Speech & Drama Classes Contact Sharon: 086 8619522
Taekwon-do: Thursdays 4-7pm. Contact: Barry 087 9837252
Parent and Toddler Group: 10am-12 noon at the Clubrooms continuing during school termtime. Toys, slide, tunnel and rideon toys. Crafts, Play-doh, books and more! Babies are welcome! Soft toys, nursing pillows & blankets. Pay as you go - €2 per family. Coffee & tea included. Just turn up or call Nora: 085 7495756
Slainte Seniors’ Social Club meet every Monday 10.30am -12 noon in the Club Rooms. For more information please contact Debbie: 087 2989537
WHIST
Whist every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms Results on 11th January: Ladies: 1st Noreen Walsh; 2nd Mary Farrell Interval: Joan Moriarty, Mary O’Mahony Gents: 1st Mary McKenna; 2nd John McEnery Interval: Gary Fitzgerald, Thomas Maunsell, Martin Courtney Mystery: Jackie Goodwin, Mike Dowling Yoga: Wednesdays & Fridays 9.45-11am Club Rooms. Contact: Carol 087 2278605 Youth Club: Fridays 8-10pm West End Hall Youth Council: Fridays 7-8pm Club Rooms
CE SCHEME
Vacancies for Office Worker in the Information Centre. Must be eligible for CE Scheme. If you have good knowledge of the local area, basic computer skills, good people skills and pleasant telephone manner, you would be perfect for the job! Please contact the Office: 066 7139422 Also don’t forget that the Clubroom is available for birthday parties, anniversary parties etc. check in the Information Office for availability and rates.
NOTES
Items for Castlegregory notes to be in the information office before 11am on Monday. If it’s not in the office we can’t guarantee that it will make the notes for that week.