BALLYDUFF
LOTTO DRAW
The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club weekly Lotto Draw for Monday November 25th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 12 and 21. There was no winner of the €1,000 Jackpot and the following won €50 each:Grace Lowe, C/o Lowe’s Bar, Ballyduff Thersa Houlihan, Leigh, Ballyduff Bridget Caffrey, Listowel.
TV DRAW: Jimmy Joe Hayes, Ballinbrannig, Ballyduff; Katelyn Hussey, Ardoughter, Essex, Ballyduff; Martine Joy, Lisselton.
The Lotto Draw continues on each Monday night. €150 is added to the Jackpot when it’s not won each week. Please come along and support and remember “if you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto on line at www.ballyduffgaa.com
CAKE SALE
The Parents’ Association of Sliabh a’Mhadra N.S are hosting a Bake Sale in the school on Friday December 13th from 1.00pm. Refreshments served. All welcome.DEATH:The death took place of Maurice (Mossie) Diggins, Glounerdalive, Ballyduff. His remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff to SS Peter’s and Paul’s Church. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family, friends and relatives of the above deceased.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The annual Ballyduff Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Sunday December 15th. Tickets will be distributed during the coming weeks.
BINGO
Bingo takes place at Ballyduff Community Centre on every Friday night commencing at 8.30pm. All welcome
CHURCH NEWS
Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Divine Mercy: Every Sunday from 3.00pm.
Healing Blanket: For booking contact (085)7791680
Communion Calls: Thursday December 5th at the usual times
Advent Prayer Meeting: with Sr. Teresa on Tuesday December 10th at 11.00am at Ballyduff Parish Centre.
Christmas Mass Bouquets: Available in the Sacristy or in the Parish Office
Hospice Collection: Many thanks to all who contributed.
Irish Blood Transfusion Board: Blood Donor Clinic in the Community Centre, Ballybunion on
Thursday December 12th from 5.00pm - 8.00pm. Donors needed
Anam Cara: Parent Evening on Tuesday December 10th at 7.20pm in Recovery Haven
CARD DRIVE
The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday November 25th are as follows:1st Eoin and Mary Horgan. 2nd Tim Browne and Peggy Carroll3rd Kathleen O’Sullivan and Eileen Dowling
TABLE PRIZES: Donie Lynch and Pat McSweeneyRoy Dineen and Angela O’SullivanThe “41” Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 9.30pm sharp. Admission is €5 with prizes of Christmas Hampers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and Table Prizes for games 14 and 15. All welcome. by Kellihers New Toy Shop Rock St Tralee. Truly, a date to be in your diary! Happy Christmas to you!
SENIOR CITIZENS’ CELEBRATIONS
Perfect preparations are in place for the holding of the Annual Christmas Party on the White Sands on Sunday 15th December @ 2.00pm sharp. Tickets @ 10 euros can be purchased now in all the local shops. This is a lovely occasion to celebrate the contributions of our senior folk to the sterling spirit of our community. Again, we also wish to thank everyone for their co-operation
COACH TO KNOCK SHRINE
Night Vigil ‘The Feast of Immaculate Conception’: Saturday 7th December 53-seater coach with on board toilet facility. Coach Departs Ballyheigue at 3.45pm and Causeway 4.00pm. Contact O Shea’s 066 7180123 they can provide a party for our Senior Citizens as all proceeds from the sale of Work go directly to providing the Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party. This is the only means of fundraising they have and so therefore they earnestly ask us all to support the Sale of Work in order to ensure that this Annual Event continues. Please Support.
ENTERPRISE MEETING
A draft local area plan has been proposed for Ballylongford by Kerry County Council. Submissions regarding this plan have to be submitted by 13th Dec. The Enterprise Association is organising a Public Meeting to discuss this draft plan on this Monday 9th Dec. At 8.00pm in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome.
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Social Dancing for adults and beginners classes which include polkas, waltzing, jiving, quick steps etc. Will take place in Parish Hall, Ballylongford every Friday night from 7.30-9pm. All welcome.
CHIROPODIST
The chiropodist will be coming to the Ballylongford Parish Hall on Wednesday 4th of December. Please call 087-7672172 if you would like to book an appointment.
O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB
Ballylongford GAA Weekly Lotto Friday November 29th @ Horse and Hound. Jackpot €9150. Numbers Drawn 22, 23, 25, 32. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 Siobhan Breen Asdee, Leigh Stack Tullahinell, Kathleen Joy Ballybunion. 3 Free Tickets Geraldine O’Connor Main Street. Bar Prize John Costello. Thank you for your Support
WELL DONE JOE
Sincere congratulations to local man Joe Fitzell of Rusheen who held a wonderful fundraising event at Michael Finucanes Bar on Friday night November 29th last. Joe who had been wearing and growing a full beard since early 2018 was wondering up until lately whether or not he would shave off the beard. But after a lot of chat with his sisters and brothers he decided as late as a