BALLYLONGFORD

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DEATHS

The death took place of Peter Scannell, Bishopscourt, Ballyduff and formerly of Shrone & London. His 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 John Joe Wynne, Rattoo, Ballyduff. His remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff to SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery. The death took place of David Sowden, Shannon View, Ferry Road, Ballyduff and late of Cornwall & Hayward’s Heath, Surrey, England. He reposed at his home in Ferry Road and was followed by private cremation.Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives & friends of the above deceased. 9th April in St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue and burial afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery. May he rest in peace. Sadly missed by his loving family (predeceased by his loving son Colm), his wife Joan, daughters Moira and Tara; Sister Joan, sons-in-law Patrick and Joe, Grandchildren Darragh, Shawna and Holly, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

GAA LOTTO:

The following numbers were drawn at last Sunday’s GAA Lotto: 11-21-23-24. The Jackpot of €8,150 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot will be €8,200. The two €50 winners were: Therese Stack, Ballymacquinn and Mary Tynan, Cliff Road. The €25 winner was Darren Stack, Tiduff.

BADMINTON

Well done to Pat Brown who won the Paddy Sugrue Division 5 Mixed tournament in the Sports Complex, Tralee last Sunday.

And to Maurice Lawlor who was on the winning team in the Masters Tournament in Killarney recently. Also to Edel Broderick who was on the Munster Grade A team that won the All-Ireland interprovincial Championships in Dublin last Sunday.

Unfortunately no luck for out Div 4 Mixed team going down narrowly to Moyvane in the County final. The team was John McDonnell, Kevin O’Mahony, Colum Carroll, Colm Griffin, Kathleen Gilbride, Paula O’ Sullivan, Siobhan Colbert and Lilian Holmes. Better luck next year.

Finally four of our juveniles picked up either winners or runner up medals in Killarney recently. They were Adam Dineen, Peter Fitzgerald, Muiris Harty and Aisling Harty.

ST. BRENDANS’AC

Outdoor training is beginning this Wednesday evening for all juveniles from U7 upwards in the astro-turf pitch in Banna Beach Hotel from 7 to 8pm. New members are welcome. Adult training begins shortly also.

A cheque was handed over to the Maurice Collins Vintage Day committee last week by St Brendan’s after the well-supported Vintage Day fun run hosted by the club to raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry and Kerry Hospice Foundation. Thanks to all athletes and volunteers who helped to make the event a success.

Well done to Ben O’Connor who was awarded his full marathon wristband at Tralee Junior Park run on Sunday for completing 21 Park runs.

Contact Irene on 087-7985557 for further club details or see Facebook or the BlogSpot.

COURSING LOTTO

The following numbers were drawn on Monday 2nd April in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 5-11-18-19. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Mary Mulvihill, C/o Christina. The €25 winners were: Geraldine Harrington, C/o Christina; Ger Desmond, C/o Flahive’s and Caden Crowley, C/o Christina. Next week’s Jackpot €8,950.

NO POSTERS PLEASE

Ballylongford Tidy Towns is now joining the growing number of Tidy Towns organisations throughout the country requesting that no referendum/election posters be erected within the 50km specified zone on any approach road to and within the village. Posters are a blight on the countryside and streetscape, often a number of them competing for space on the same pole. These posters are also viewed negatively by Tidy Towns Judges. There are more effective methods of communication in 2018.

KERRY COUNTY CLEAN UP

April 14th is fast approaching. Ballylongford Tidy Towns will be set up in the parish hall at 10am coordinating groups and give out gloves and bags, so why not join in ! Maybe some can get a gang together to litter pick and clean up where you live? If that Saturday doesn’t suit there are other days in April that you could organise it for. We can provide you with gloves and bags and arrange for the bags to be collected.

O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB

Weekly Lotto Friday 6th April at Kennelly’s Bar. Jackpot €4750. Numbers Drawn 2, 9, 17, 30. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 Paudie Neville New York, Gavin Stack Rusheen, Joan M Stack Asdee. 3 free Tickets Breda Cronin Blanemore. Bar Prize Darren Murphy Lenamore. Thank you for your support. happy to facilitate the rally and it brought a great buzz and excitement to the area ! And all went off safely too ! Again congratulations to all involved in the organisation of the rally. Go n-eiri an t-adh libh go leir !

GIRLS FOOTBALL

U14: The Girls U 14s had their first ever game in the County U 14 League on Good Friday and had a great victory over Churchill. Driven on by their Captain Emily O Regan all the girls were outstanding. In the first half Maeve Slattery got a goal and two points, and further points from Ella Griffin and Ciara Knightly saw Annascaul lead at Half time by 1-4 to 0-2. Emily O Regan hit a goal and two in the second half and another point from Maeve Slattery saw Annascaul win by 2-07 to 0-4. Team : Aine Hannifin, Alice Ferriter, Shona O Brien, Siun Deely, Mary Casey, Abbie Moriarty, Emily O Regan, Aine Foley, Ella Griffin, Ciara Knightly, Orlaigh Clifford, Maeve Slattery, Grainne O Dwyer, Ava Barrett. Best of luck to Fia Spillane who is out injured at the moment.

U 12: The Girls u 12 team also had their first League game recently and gave a great display despite being defeated by Austin Stacks. A strong Stacks team got three goals in the first half but Annascaul dominated the second half with great scores from Norah O Driscoll and Grainne O Dwyer. Final Score Austin Stacks 3 -5 Annascaul 0-4. This is a very young team and they are making great improvements at training every week. Team : Molly Greaney, Grace Kennedy, Moira Spillane, Ciara Casey, Aine Curran, Saoirse Mehigan, Ciara Slattery, Grainne O Dwyer, Orlaigh Clifford, Niamh Hannifin, Mae Griffin, Norah O Driscoll, Keelin Clifford, Megan Brosnan, Sarah Foley. Subs Lauren Foley, Aoibheann Dwyer and Lauren Crean.

CAMP YOUTH CLUB

Camp Youth Club wish to thank everyone who baked, brought and bought at their recent Coffee Morning & Cake Sale. €720 was raised and CYC wish to make a €100 donation to Camp Defib Group. Go raibh míle Maith agaibh go léir. Rovers next Sunday morning at 11am in the kdl in what is a huge game for both teams. This game was postponed at short notice last weekend.

GOLF CLUB NOTES

Wednesday April 4th, Lady Seniors, 9 Hole S/F Winner Mary Moriarty, (36) 24pts. Wed. 11th, Draw at 10am

Thursday April 5th, Seniors 9 Hole S/F Winner: Gary Fitzgerald (22) 18 pts. Thursday 12th, Draw at 9.30am

Friday April 6, Sunday April 8th, Ladies 18 Hole S/F. Winner: Alana Rowan (13) 31pts (on Countback) Friday 13th 18 Hole Stroke (GOY) draw 10.00am, Sunday 15th Timesheet.

Mens Club. Sunday 8th, 18 Hole S/F. 1st, Sean O’Connor (A) 46pts, 2nd Mossie Hogan 44pts, 3rd Noel Earlie (26) 41pts.

Congratulations to Joe Mulcahey’s Winning Spring League Team (Joe Mulcahy, Robert Sheehy, Derek Walsh, Sean O’ Connor (A) Pat O’Donnell).

Well done to the East on winning the EastVWest.

Congratulations to the JB Carr Team who beat Ceann Sibeal in Ceann Sibeal on Saturday.

WHIST

Whist is played every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms. Whist on 5th April was a charity function. Proceeds went to the Missions

BOOK FEST

Saturday 21April -- Sunday 22April. In celebration of International Book Day, Neighbours Helping Neighbours in collaboration with Castlegregory Community Council are hosting a weekend long book festival.

Saturday, 21 April - Castlegregory Club Rooms: Opening ceremony 10-10.30am.

Killiney Church Graveyard: Take a heritage tour with local historian Martin Lynch (2:00-2:45pm)

Sunday, 22April Castlegregory Club Rooms: Bake sale, autographs, workshops to include:

Introducing Book Bloggers & Online Resources -- Liis Pallas Scanlon (3:00-3:45pm)

Crowd Funding -- Greta McCarthy Obrien (4:00-5:00pm)