Ballylongford
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The recent Church Gate Collection in aid of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel amounted to €515.25. Thank you all for your generous contributions.
BINGO
Bingo Fundraiser in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on the 20th of October after 7pm Mass .all are very welcome.
CHIROPODIST
Chiropodist will be attending in the Parish Hall the 22nd of October starting at 9 30am. please call 087 7672172 to get your name in to the rota.
RECYCLING
A free recycling talk (duration 1 hour approx) to help people understand what can and what cannot be recycled will take place at Tarbert Community centre Saturday 13th October at 10.30am.The event has been jointly organised by Ballylongford & Tarbert Tidy Towns groups.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Ballylongford Christmas lights project group are currently fundraising in order to purchase additional Christmas lights for parts of the village. People wishing to make a donation to this worthy cause can do so by contacting the following David Doherty (0868435917), Noirin Lynch (0876680633) or Eileen Mc Ellistrim (0863552181) or any other member of the project group. All donations no matter how big or small will be gratefully accepted. Date for the diary is Saturday 1st December when the official switching of the Christmas lights 2018 will take place in Ballylongford. The official turning on of the lights this year will be done by Ross O’Neill from the Local National School.
BEREAVEMENTS
The passing of Matthew (Matty) Quinn R.I.P. Asdee Village and late of the Mail Road, Moyvane was received with sadness and disbelief on Monday 1st October last. Matty as he was more affectionately and widely known was a very kind and humorous man who was very popular not alone in this community but indeed his popularity spread far and wide and this was never more transparent with the large crowds that attended his removal and requiem mass. Matty had worked very hard since his return from England in the late 60’s. He built and renovated many houses and buildings in the community, he was involved in heavy transport with lorries, and of course later in life he was very much involved in the Phone business with his son Jim in Listowel. However, behind all of his work he also liked to socialise and liked to have a bit of recreation as well. A gifted musician, he enjoyed all types of music especially traditional and enjoyed playing the side flute with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle and was a great lover of fishing and water sports so much so that he was a very influential member of the Ballylongford Boat Club. A man of many, many talents whose loss will be very severely felt by his family, relatives and friends and it is to his son Jimmy, daughters Helen, Siobhan, Carmel and Shirley. Brother Tom and sister Peg, grand children Lisa, Ciara, Lauren, Megan, Zach and Samuel and great-grandchildren Darragh and Emma. Daughter in law Nuala, sons in law Vincent, Anthony and Sebastian. His nephews, nieces, cousins, family relative’s wide circle of friends and neighbours that we offer our sincere sympathy at this time of great loss. Matty’s remains reposed at Lynch’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Ballylongford on Tuesday 2nd October from 5.00pm with removal at 7pm to St Mary’s Curch, Asdee. Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday morning at 11am with funeral afterwards to Lislaughtin Abbey Cemetery, Ballylongford. Sympathy is also extended to the Stack Family of Tullahinell on the sad passing of Patrick (Paddy) Stack R.I.P. who died early last week in the U.S.A. Also sympathy is extended to the family of the late Patrick (Patsy) Mahony R.I.P. late of Coolbeha, who passed from us on Monday 1st October last. Ar dheis dea go raibh a hAinm dilis.
LENAMORE ROVERS
Our season began in Lenamore on Sunday 30th of September. We went down 8-3 to Kilmoyley. The boys were down 5- 0 at half time but on a positive note won the 2nd half 3-2. Two goals from Ken Foley and a fantastic strike from Sean Hanrahan to chip the goalkeeper. The pitch is in great nick with special mention going to Newtown Sands Coop for their kind sponsorship of fertiliser during the summer and Johnny “Block” has maintained the cutting of the pitch. Other volunteers include Joe McCarthy, Liam Foran and Mike “Ruffin” Higgins who helped get the pitch ready for the season. If any player would like to register and play the coming season they can contact Tony Fennell (Chairman) on 086 8340475. We are currently collecting bags of unused clothes to raise funds for the club or phone Steve Donegan on 087 7720302 (PRO) and we can arrange collection.
SOCCER NEWS
Best wishes to Lenamore Rovers Soccer team who welcome Sneem Santos to Lenamore on Sunday next in the Denny’d Division 2B Kerry District League the game kicks off at 2pm.
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 13th October National School Group 1. Sunday 14th October: National School Group 2. Eucharistic Ministers for the month of October: Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Maurice Moriarty, Sheila Enright, Helen Dineen. Sunday 10.30am: Aileen Wren and Breda Bardon. Counters for October: Paula Falvey and Eric O Neill. Altar Servers for October: Saturday 7.00pm: Eimear O Shea, Ella Flavin. Sunday 10.30am: Ross & Dan O Neill, Sean Mulvihill. Church and Sanctuary this week: Mags O Sullivan & Eilish O Hanlon. Parish
ACTIVE RETIRED
Lunches with music, light entertainment and bingo: Every Tuesday 1 -- 4 pm in the Club Rooms. New members needing transport arrangements, please contact Michelle on 087 7871845. If you are unable to attend please let us know in advance if possible
SLAINTE SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB
every Monday 10.30am -- 12 noon in the Club Rooms. Also Social Day on Fridays 11.30am -- 1.30pm. For more information please contact Debbie: 087 2989537
THE COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP
Pendant alarms have been successfully 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
WHIST
every Thursday evening from 8pm in the Clubrooms. Results 04.10.2018 Ladies: 1st Maureen Dowling, 2nd Joan Moriarty Interval: Eileen O Shea, Kathleen Hennessy
Gents: 1st Catherine Lyons, 2nd Mike Dowling
Interval: Eileen Hickson, John McEnery Mystery: Avila Fitzgerald, Mary Farrell
CASTLEGREGORY GOLF CLUB
Ladies Club Friday 5th & Sunday 7th October, 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Hilsers Jewellers, Tralee, 1st Merlyn O Connor (19)42pts, 2nd Edel Randles (19)36pts, 3rd Anne Woods (22)32pts.
Over 50’s Ladies: Monday 1st October, 9 Hole Stableford, 1st Joan Cantillon (23) 25 pts.
Men’s Club Sunday 7th October, Vice Captains Plate, 18 Hole Stableford, 1st Bryan Tess (9)32pts, 2nd Sean O Connor(T) (21)30pts, 3rd Jim O Sullivan (14)30pts, Back 9, Michael Burrows (9)15pts, Front 9, John Mc Auliffe (28)17pts.
FIXTURES: Ladies: Friday 12th & Sunday 14th October, 18 Hole Stroke kindly sponsored by Joan Ferriter, 10 am draw on Friday, Sunday Timesheet.
Ladies Over 50’s: Wednesday 10th October, 9 Hole Stableford. Draw 10.00am Men’s Club: Sunday14th October Master Classic Final - Stroke, Timesheet.
Seniors: Thursday 11th October, 9 Hole Stableford, Draw at 9.30 am.
Seniors Captains Prize, Thursday 18th October, Shotgun start. Draw at 9.30 am
Ladies Club AGM is on Friday 26th October at 8 pm in the Clubhouse. Nominations and Motions must be lodged with the Honorary Secretary 14 days in advance of this meeting.
Men’s Club AGM is on Friday 9th November at 8 pm in the Clubhouse. Nominations and Motions must be lodged with the Honorary Secretary 14 days in advance of this meeti