BALLYHEIGUE
FUND RAISING RAFFLE
Ballyheigue GAA/Kerry GAA Fundraising raffle on Pattern Day Ballyheigue. Please support.
ST BRENDAN’S AC:
Juvenile training for the new cross country season begins on this Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in An Fearann, behind Ardfert Medical Centre. All ages from 7 to 19 will be catered for and the cost is 2 euro and athletes should bring their own bottle of water. Training will continue on Saturday mornings from 11am to 12 noon in An Fearann. Parents are asked to assist at the training.
The first cross country competition of the year will be the primary schools event on Wednesday, Sep.19th in An Fearann for the St Brendan’s AC area. Club information is available from 087 7985557 or on Facebook.
PATTERN DAY:
We look forward to our annual Pattern Day at Our Lady’s Well and Grotto next Saturday 8th September. Mass celebrated by Bishop Ray Browne begins at 11.00am. Our thanks to all the volunteers, stewards, choir members, readers, ministers and gardai. Stewards are asked to be at the Grotto at 9.30am to cater for the large crowds. It is in accordance with the spirit of the Pattern to leave the grotto car park for the very elderly and disabled. These are asked to be there by 10.00am to avoid disappointment. We pray that our devotion to Mary will bring many graces and favours to our community for the coming year.
PATTERN THRESHER
A full programme of events has been prepared again this year for the Harvest Festival on the 7th, 8th and 9th September.
Special Guest, Mr Denis Ógie Moran, will open the Festival on the 7th the Pattern Thresher Night in the White Sands. Pat Power’s trad puppets will perform on the street. Saxophonist will bring tuneful ambience to the Street on the Pattern Day and Mr Gabriel Fitzmaurice will open the Dispora Day proceedings. He will also speak on the theme of Songs of Exile.
A super weekend is in store for locals, tourists and visitors and everyone is invited. The Organising Committee wishes to thank their major sponsors: Alan O’Sullivan, Timothy Kenny and Kerry County Council for their ongoing generosity. The people who guided the famous Aeríocht during the 40s, 50s and 60s will also be honoured at the Festival. See you there!
DEATH:
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kathy Mai) MCormack (nee Kenny), Chicago and formerly of Cliff Road, Ballyheigue. Pre-deceased by her husband Jim and brothers Michael and John Martin. Deeply mourned by her loving sons, daughters and their families. Her dear sisters Theresa, Helen and Mary and their families, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
COURSING LOTTO:
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 27th August in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club lotto. 15-19-24-29. The Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Theresa O’Mahony C/o Macs The €25 winners were: Marian Harty, C/o Christina and Theresa O’Mahony C/o Macs, Derek Osborne, C/o Kirby’s. Next week’s Jackpot is € 10.000.
OVER 55S CLUB (ACTIVE RETIRED):
Welcome back to all our members and hope you all enjoyed the summer break and lovely weather. We will resume activities on Wednesday 12th September at 11.00am in the Family Resource Centre. contact Jim O’Connor or Jackie Kissane on 068 43824 or email asdeeballycommunityproject@ gmail.com
BEREAVEMENT:
Last weekend brought sad news again unfortunatly to the Community as we learned on Thursday evening last August 30th of the sad news of the passing of Elizabeth Kavanagh R.I.P. of Ahanagran West. Elsie as she was affectionately known was a very jolly, quiet and very much respected member of our community. Having spent many years in both America and England she returned home many years ago and resided alongside her family in Ahanagran. A woman that liked the outdoor life, she loved to be out and around and mingling with people.The esteem in which Elsie 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 Sunday evening last and at her Requiem Mass at St Michael of the Archangel Church and Interment afterwards in Relig Mhichil on Monday last. Elsie is predeceased by her parents Ned and Mary, her siblings Jack, Paddy, Mick, Eily, Mary, Catherine and Peggie. Elsie will be very sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her nieces, nephews, sisterinMaureen, extended family, relatives, neighbours and many dear friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathies. 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
“Traditional music is for everyone”. Ballylongford/Tarbert Comhaltas are offering fun filled lessons for traditional vocal, percussion, wind, string and reed instruments. Enrolling soon for beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians and singers. All instruments catered for by experienced teachers. 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. Everyone is welcome so please remember to enroll with us on Friday Sept 7th 2018. We look forward to seeing you.
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:Thomas Curtin, Catherine Dee and Helen Walsh. Sunday 10.30am: Mary O Neill, Margaret Walsh. 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: Carmel Mahony, Ann Fitzgerald, Margaret Flavin. 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. First Friday Calls: Ballylongford/Asdee Thursday 13th September.
PATTERN DAY MASS:
Bishop Ray Browne will celebrate the Annual Pattern Day Mass at Our Lady’s Well and Grotto in Ballyheigue on next Saturday 8th September at 11.00am . Everybody is invited to come along to celebrate Our Lady’s birthday.
O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB:
Ballylongford GAA Weekly Lotto Saturday 1st September at Mike Carroll’s Bar. Jackpot €5800. Numbers Drawn 20, 23, 27, 29. No Winner
Lucky Dips €20 Mike Doyle Asdee, Mary Ahern Ballyline, Elma Torley Lenamore. 3 Free Lotto Tickets Rubins Dennehy. Bar Prize Mike McCarthy Lenamore. Thank you for your continued Support.
MOBILE/ INTERNET COVERAGE
For the last four years I have been constantly on about the scandalous coverage in this community of our Mobile and Internet coverage. It has never been as bad as what it has been in recent weeks; several times during the day we find that there is no service whatsoever. I firmly believe that this is mainly attributed to the eye sore wind turbines that are blocking signals in both mobile and internet services and if there not they are certainly not improving the situation in any way. At present the mobile coverage around parts of this locality is despicable, most people who depend on these phones all are of the same opinion, most calls won’t actually come through now as they go straight into voicemail. I have highlighted this and spend hours on the phone to Vodafone, who have recently acknowledged that there is a problem in the area, but by the same token nothing is being done about it. As most of us around this area rely on our internet by means of a signal from Cnoc on Oir which is blanked from our view by these famous wind turbines. Maybe our Politicians and Public Representatives might get this long running saga sorted out for the people of the community please. develop it to its fullest potential. From the moment Paul picked up a ball as a toddler, all of his training and dedication has led to his defining moment on Sunday in Croke Park. His brilliant achievement is a fitting reward too for Paul’s parents for the many hours spent waiting on sidelines on gloomy evenings while Paul was at training. It is a wonderfully proud moment for our Parish and Club. Paul, it’s only a matter of time before L’Oreal come knocking with a sponsorship deal! All your success is truly deserved.
INTERNATIONAL GOLF HONOUR
Another sporting high note for the Parish as Margaret McAuliffe has been awarded the great honour of wearing Ireland’s green blazer in another international golfing competition. This time Margaret is heading to Belgium to represent her country. All our best wishes go with Margaret for this most prestigious event.
MARATHON MAN
Congratulations to Sean Murphy of Knockawinna who came second overall in the Dingle Marathon this past weekend. Sean has featured in the top three positions in this competitive race over the past few years. He completed the distance in 2hr 49min 7sec - An impressive time over such a challenging route.
MEA CULPA
Please don’t forget to drop your GAA memorabilia into the Post Office, as soon as possible. Also, any photos from 1900-1945 of general parish interest eg. the village, the old school, class photos, etc. Anything of that nature would be great to have.
Apologies for omitting Mary Kiely’s name from last week’s Notes. She is one of the Fantastic Four who are putting untold hours into researching and writing this history book.
NOTES
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