BALLYLONGFORD
CE SCHEME VACANCIES
We currently have 2 vacancies in the Tarbert Ballylongford CE scheme; Environmental tidy towns worker for Tarbert village #CES-2083905. Environmental tidy towns worker for Ballylongford village #CES-2083903. Duties will include general maintenance in the village and no experience is necessary as full training will be provided. To see if you are eligible and if you would like to discuss this further please contact Jim O’Connor or Jackie Kissane on 068 43824 or email asdeeballycommunityproject@ gmail.com
URGENT
(note from Helen Lane Save Ballylongford Post Office Action Group): Ballylongford Post Office Closing Date 14th September 2018. We Need To Act Now To Save The Post Office. You Can Save The Post Office By Completing 1 Transaction This Week. Help Us Save and Relocate The Post Office.
BEREAVEMENT
It has been a sad week again in the Community as we learned on Thursday morning last August 23rd of the sad news of the passing of Mary B O’Neill (née Cox) R.I.P. of Rusheen. Mary B as she was affectionately known was a very quiet and very much respected member of our community. A woman whose entire life centred around her family which she found great pride and joy and which followed on with the arrival of her grandchildren which she doted upon. Mary B was a very religious person and herself and her late husband Seamus R.I.P. practised their faith with attendance on a very regular basis at all of the ceremonies and holy events at the local church and elsewhere. The esteem in which Mary B and her family are held was hugely reflected by the huge congregation that turned out at the repose of her body at Lynch’s Funeral Home, Main Street on Friday evening last and at her Requiem Mass at St Michael of the Archangel Church and Interment afterwards in Lislaughtin Abbey on Saturday last. Our deepest sympathies are extended to her beloved family of son Shay, daughters Maura, Aine and Noreen, brother Willie, sisters Sheila and Noreen, daughterinMarie, sons-in-law Chris, Padraig and Eamonn, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothersnephews, nieces, family relatives and wide circle of friends. Sympathy is also extended to Michael O’ Carroll and family Lenamore on the death of his sister in law in Manchester England Ar dheis dea go raibh a hainmi dilis.
COMHALTAS NEWS
Congratulations to Timmy Flaherty on winning two medals, 1st place with Uilleann Pipes and 3rd place with Mandolin and to one of our teachers David Healy who got 3ed place with Button Accordion in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Drogheda, Co Louth. “Traditional music is for everyone”. Ballylongford/Tarbert Comhaltas are offering fun filled lessons for traditional vocal, percussion, wind, string and reed instruments. The date and time of enrolment is the 7th of September (Friday) from 7pm 8.30pm at St. Oliver’s National School Ballylongford. Classes commence on Friday 21st September.
GOOD NEWS
For a change, it is nice to hear of something positive and the announcement during the past week where there have been more developments on the Landbank. It is welcomed news to hear that the long delayed €500m gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary is back on track once again after US based New Fortress Energy struck a deal to buy the business with full permission.
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 1st September Mary Kelly. Sunday 2nd September: John Wren. Eucharistic Ministers for the month of August: Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Tom Moriarty, Ann O’Carroll, Breda Walsh. Sunday 10.30am: Eric O Neill and Caroline O Connor. Counters for September: Breda Barden, John Wren, Aileen Wren. Altar Servers for September: Saturday 7.00pm: Maurice Flavin. Sunday 10.30am: Gabriel Falvey, Nancy Dee, Aisling O’ Connor and Chloe O’ Connor. Church and Sanctuary this week: Breda Enright, Mary Bunce, Aileen Wren and Mary Moroney. Second Collection: A second collection will be taken up at all masses on this coming weekend for Needs of the Diocese. Parish Office: The Parish Secretaries Office at the Presbytery will be open on Tuesdays and 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.
BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY MASS
Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate the Annual Pattern Day Mass at Our Lady’s Well and Grotto in Ballyheigue on Saturday 8th September at 11.00am . Everybody is invited to come along to celebrate Our Lady’s birthday.
BASKETBALL
WILDCATS PLAYERS REGISTRATION Takes place Thursday 30th August in Cove Youth Cafe from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. This registration is for all Juvenile players from academy to u17s and senior players All juvenile players MUST be accompanied on the night by a parent and register on the night. A minimum of ten players is required for each team if these numbers are not met on registration night then that team will not be included in the Team lists for KABB or Basketball Ireland.
REGISTRATION: U12 - 14 - 16 -17 €35 on registration after 30th Aug €40. Discount €5 for 2 or more children from same family. Senior ladies € 60. Academy can register on the 30th Aug or 1st day of training on 7th Oct additional fee of €5 will apply after this.
DUAGH SPORTS COMPLEX
Are you a Showbands fan if so the Duagh Sports Complex Committee will be bringing back the Bringing Back the Showbands Concert to the Complex on Thursday 30th August next. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.30pm start. and Special guests will entertain from 7.30 p.m.–9.30, followed by some great craic with comedian Joe Rooney, Pat McDonnell and a Fr. Ted Tribute, the evening will conclude with Katsquire until Late. BBQ and raffles too. Tickets E10.00. Please support ! Donations will be gratefully accepted if you are unable to attend !
THE FESTIVAL
The Festival of Kerry is always one of the greatest closing events of the summer in Tralee and around the county of Kerry too. And the fun and great atmosphere of the occasion has always spilled out to us in Camp too. And last week when the Roses came to lunch at Ashes Bar and Restaurant, there was none more delighted and excited than the local children whose admiration for the lovely Roses was palpable.
Afterwards they headed down to Sandy Feet Pet Farm and onto Maharees for a Jaunt with Denny Cronin. And the parish had a Rose Escort too, Daniel O Connell from Inch was an escort to 2 of the roses over the week in Tralee. And Ocean View Nursing Home had their own party with music and dance and staff donning Rose sashes and the residents loved it.
TABLE QUIZ
On Friday, 14th September a Table Quiz will be held in Ashes for Camp Fair which is round the corner ! Everybody welcome. Proceeds towards trophies and prizes for the fair.
CAMP FAIR
Camp Sheep Fair is falling on Tuesday 18th September. Sheep Show, Adult and Childrens Fancy Dress and Face Painting. Pet Show and Sheep Show and sheep for sale ! Mutton pies and music and craic in the pubs. All perpetual trophies and cups for the sheep show to be returned to Ashes Bar Camp before the Fair please. installed for several residents in the community, who are happy with the results. The alarms provide a good measure of security. We are still submitting applications. If you are over 65 and even if you have an alarm that is no longer working you can apply. Please contact the Office: 066 7139422
GOLF CLUB NOTES
Ladies Club: Friday 24th August, 18 Hole Stableford, 1st Jackie Moriarty (36) 34 pts., 2nd Miriam Mulhall-Nolan (29) 30 pts. Sunday 26th August, Lady Captain Mary Ciepierski’s Prize, 18 Hole Stroke, 1st Helen Harty (25) 72 Nett, 2nd Teresa Rice (20) 72 Nett, Best Gross: Carmel Kearney 8, 3rd Joan Cantillon (23) 73 Nett. Front 9: Merlyn O’Connor (19) 35.5 Back 9: Mary T. Real (9) 36.5, Past Captain: Helen Harty, Best 36+: Noreen Kavanaugh, Beginner Member: 1st Nora Rice. Committee Member: , Nearest the Pin: Sandra Nyhan, Longest Drive: Anne Woods, Guest: Jim Sheehan, Putting: Under 35’s.. 1st James Sweeney, 2nd Melissa Ciepierski, 3rd Máire Ciepierski, Over 35’s 1st Eileen Goodwin, 2nd Cauty Flynn, 3rd Ruth Bowler. Men 18 Hole Stableford: 1st Aidan Smith (14) 40 pts., 2nd Pat Doody (8) 38 pts., 3rd Michael Burrows (10) 37 pts., Front 9: Tom Leen (17) 18 pts., Back 9: Colin O’Sullivan (12) 20 pts.
Over 50’s: Wednesday 22nd August, 9 Hole Stableford,1st Jackie Moriarty (36) 18 pts.
Seniors: Thursday 23rd August, 9 Hole Stableford, 1st Eamon Reidy (10) 18 pts.
FIXTURES: Ladies Club: Friday 31st August, 18 Holes Stableford. 10 am Draw. Saturday 1st September, Captain Pat Doody’s Prize, 9 Hole Stableford for Ladies, Timesheet.
Ladies Over 50’s: Wed. 29th August, 9 Hole Stableford. Draw 10.00am
Men’s Club: Captain Pat Doody’s Prize, 18 Hole Stroke, Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September. Time Sheet.
Timesheet for President Eddie Hanafin’s Prize now open.
Seniors: Thursday 30th August, 9 Hole Stableford. Draw at 9:30 am.
WHIST
Whist every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms.
Results 23.08.2018: Ladies: 1st Clare Ryan, 2nd Maureen Dowling
Interval:Rita
Gents: 1st Michael Rohan 2nd Eileen Hickson
Interval:Joan McKenna
Mystery: Mary Courtney Nolan,Joan McEnery, Farrell, Moriarty Mary Martin