BALLYLONGFORD
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
A fun way to learn how to dance, classes include polkas, waltzing, jiving, quick steps and social dancing, in the Parish Hall in Ballylongford each Friday night from 7.30 to 9.00.
O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB
Ballylongford GAA Weekly Lotto Friday Friday 1st November at Mike Carroll’s. Jackpot €8950. Numbers Drawn 8, 29, 31, 32. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 Alison Field Main Street, Mulvihill Family Blanemore, Paddy Horgan Amber Listowel. 3 Free Lotto Tickets Sheilanne Curtin Rusheen. Bar Prize Eamon Walsh. Thank you for your Support
BALLYLONGFORD CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR
The Ballylongford Craft and Food Fair will take place on Sunday November 17th. Doors open from 10am to 5pm. Beautiful Christmas present ideas and tasty treats. All are welcome!
LENAMORE SOCCER
Friday night in the KDL Tralee. Lissard 2 - 5 Lenamore
Starting Team. Darren O Connor, Sean Hanrahan, John Twomey, Donal Leahy, Bryan Greaney, Mike Holly, Aidan Keane, Wayne Hayes, Stephen McCarthy, Shane O Sullivan, Jake Kelly. Subs: Jack Mulvihill, Dan Bardon, Liam McCarthy, Steve Foley, Ken Foley=E2=9A=BD=EF=B8=8F, Steve Foran, John Scanell, Darragh Kissane, Josh Boyd, Paul O Connor
Fantastic display tonight, the boys worked tirelessly all game. We were the fitter team on the night and took our chances when they came. We have fierce competition for places which is a positive. A great bunch of lads. The season is bright . MOTM: Micheal Holly. Last Man Standing update after week 7 10 punters remain. €500 for the winner.Congratulations to Gary O’Neill (son of Tony, Rusheen) on winning the Fai Cup final with Shamrock Rovers on Sunday. Gary scored the winning penalty.
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael the Archangel Church for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 2nd November: Mary Kelly. Sunday 3rd November: Bernie Curtin. Church & Sanctuary: Marian Moroney Eucharistic Ministers for November: Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Michael Barrett, Margaret Flavin and Johanne Sheehan Sunday 10.30am: Noreen Kennelly and Ann Lanigan. Counters for November: Áine Uí Choncubhair, Paddy Kennelly and Chris O Donoghue. Altar Servers for November: Saturday 7.00pm: Ella Flahive, Amy Dunlea. Sunday 10.30am: Ross & Dan O Neill. Parish Office: The Parish Office at the Presbytery will be open on Wednesday from 9am -1pm & on Friday 9am - 1pm; Bookings for Marriages, Masses, Anniversaries, and Baptisms etc can be done during these office hours also Mass Cards etc are available. CONFIRMATION: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in St Michael the Archangel Church Ballylongford on Tuesday 25th Feb. 2020 at11am. Second Collection will be taken up at all masses this coming weekend 9th/10th Nov. for the Needs of the Irish Church. Remembering Our World War Dead: North Kerry WW1 Dead will be remembered at 11.30am Mass in Listowel, on next Sunday. 10th November. Army Colour Party will participate
HOLY SOULS
As the weather grows colder and the leaves fall, and with Christmas fastly approaching, it is natural that our thoughts turn to those whom we have loved and who are no longer with us. We should always remember our dead family and relatives throughout the year, especially on the anniversary of their death, but we should be also very mindful of their passing on this the Month of the Holy Souls, during this the month of November. As followers of Jesus, our remembrance of our dead is faith based. We recognise and recall their memory by what they had done while with us in this life we also acknowledge that they are in our midst, and hope one day to be reunited with them. So during this month of the Holy Souls why not visit your church and family graves and say a little prayer for those who mean so much to us.
A HISTORIC OCCASION
Not too often do we get the chance to celebrate historic occasions of any nature in the Community, but when they do occur we should acknowledge record and celebrate them. So on Sunday last sporting history was made nationally when Shamrock Rovers won the FAI Cup Final beating Dundalk in a penalty shootout, what has this to do with local interest one might ask, well the answer to this is that a young man by the name of Garry O’Neill secured victory for Shamrock Rovers by scoring a shootout penalty securing victory for the Dublin side over Dundalk. Garry O’Neill has now become the first
Kerryman to win a FAI Cup medal, but more importantly the said sportsman has very strong Bally connections as his Dad Tony originally hails from Rusheen where Garry often visits to see his grandmother Kay and family relatives. It is a wonderful occasion and sincere congratulations is extended to all the family.
HALLOWEEN
Last week I made reference to the fact that there were Public meetings held in regards to unsavory behavior witnessed by people of the community in recent times. Well the good news is that thankfully this year’s Halloween Holiday passed without incident and this was mainly attributed to the work of both our Adult and in particular our young Adult community who rallied around and provided an ever presence in the village from early to late on Halloween night. It is amazing the work that can be done once a Community unites in efforts to get things done. Great credit and thanks is due to all these people who are also involved in various organizations in the Community and of course not forgetting the presence of the Gardai who kept close taps on the situation. So well done to everybody for showing, maintaining safety, respect for the people, and property of our Community. Word has it that next year some sort of Halloween Fest will be organized. Well done to all concerned.
YOGA CLASSES
Beginners Yoga Classes with Sinead Starting Wednesday November 13th in Ballylongford Parish Hall for 6 weeks, Commencing at 6.15pm and finishing at 7.15pm each night. This beginner’s yoga courses is perfect for those completely new to yoga or haven’t been in a while and would like to refresh. Learn the basic postures, breath work and develop a great yoga foundation. Yoga can help relieve stress and anxiety, build strength, improve flexibility & clear an overactive mind. Booking for this course is essential. So Call or text Sinead on 0877079941 to sign up. Everybody Welcome
G.A.A. SCENE
Don’t forget Bally/Asdee Under 21 team will take on Listowel Emmets in the Bob Stack Memorial U21 Championship Sponsored by Dennehy Veterinary Clinic Duagh which will be played this coming Saturday 9th November Venue: Dowling Park, Coolard with a 2.30pm Throw in time. Extra time if required, please support.
KERRY MACRA NA FEIRME
Kerry Macra Na Feirme will celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a Dinner Dance on 30th November 2019 @ 7pm in Ballingarry House Hotel and Spa. They are extending an invitation to all past and present members. A great night is guaranteed for all with dinner, music by Ui Bhriain and DJ till late. Tickets €35 can be purchased at the Tarbert Macra club meeting in The Swanky Bar on Thursday 10th of October from 8.30pm or by calling Mary 087-7730584 / Sean 0861508787
CRAFT FAIR
Duagh Christmas Craft Fair at Duagh Sports Complex on Sun 17th Nov. from 12.30-4pm. Tel Geraldine (087) 268 4540 for booking. €20 per table.
TARBERT POST OFFICE
Michelle from Tarbert Post Office wishes to remind everybody that the sterling rate is exceptionally good at present, call to the Post Office for today’s commission free rate. The National Lottery games we provide are Lotto, Euromillions, Telly Bingo & Scratch Cards & we provide phone credit for Postfone, Vodafone, Lycamobile, 3Pay, Eir & calling cards.