BALLYLONGFORD
DANCE CLASSES
Variety Dance Classes for adults every Friday night in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford from 7.30 to 9pm. A fun way to learn how to dance. Classes include polkas, waltzing, jiving, quicksteps and social dancing.
TABLE QUIZ
A Fundraising Table Quiz in aid of “Comfort for Chemo” will be held at Jack J’s Bar on this coming Saturday night 18th January at 9pm. This promises to be a great night and your support would be very much appreciated. For further information contact Con Carmody on 087-3657844
RAMBLING HOUSE
Rambling House in the Ballylongford Parish Hall on Saturday 25th of January from 9 pm to 12 midnight. All are very welcome.
CHIROPODIST
A Chiropodist will be available in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Wednesday. 29th January next. Please call 087-7672172 if you would like to book an appointment.
BINGO FOLLOWERS
The next Bingo night will be held in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on next Saturday night. 18th January at 8pm. All welcome.
SYMPATHY
Sincerest sympathy is extended to the family of Pat Joe Keane R.I.P. of St Patrick’s Terrace Tarbert and formerly of Lenamore, Ballylongford who passed away on Thursday January 9th last Requiem Mass took place on Tuesday last in St Mary’s Church Tarbert followed by interment afterwards in Lislaughtin Abbey. Sympathy is also extended to the O’Sullivan family of Charles Street Listowel and formerly of Graffa on the passing of Noreen O’ Sullivan who died on Thursday 9th January. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday morning last in St Mary’s Church Listowel with interment afterwards in St Michael’s Cemetry Church St, Listowel. Noreen was a sister of the late Tom R.I.P. who for many years operated a jeweller shop in Church Street.
Sympathy is also extended to John James O’ Mahony and family of Kilcolgan, Tarbert on the sad passing of his sister Marie Carmody (née Mary Ann Mahony) Maglass, Ballymcelligott, Tralee and formerly of Kilcolgan Tarbert who died on Saturday 4th January last. Requiem mass took place in St Brendan’s Church Clogher on Thursday 9th January with interment afterwards in Clogher Cemetery. May they Rest in Peace.
ROAD WORKS
Road Works will continue all next week on the R551on the main Ballylongford to Tarbert Road. Traffic light systems in place on the R551 so please drive carefully. Anybody travelling to Abbeyfeale v Kilmorna are also advised that a Full road closure on the Kilmorna road will be in operation from Monday the 13th to Friday 17th of January and again from Monday the 20th to Friday the 24th of January between the times of 8am to 6pm on each day. People travelling to Abbeyfeale will have to divert by Athea or Listowel.
SKILLS COURSE
An Autism and Social Skills Course will take place in Listowel Arms Hotel on Saturday 25th January next commencing at 10.30am and concluding at 3.30pm for parents, teachers, SNAs, careers, therapists and other professionals. To get further information please phone 087 2945 977 or Book online on www.konfidentkidz.ie
O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB
Ballylongford GAA Weekly Lotto Friday January 10th @ The Horse and Hound. Jackpot €9450. Numbers Drawn 5, 18, 19, 29. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 Shauna Walsh Rusheen, P J Mulvihill Rusheen, Tom Roche Moyvane. 3 Free Tickets Kay Dunlea Main Street. Bar Prize Catherine Mahony Rusheen. Thank you for your Support.
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael the Archangel Church for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 18th January: Helen Dineen. Sunday 19th January: Nancy Dee. Church and Sanctuary: Carmel Mahony, Ann Fitzgerald, Margaret Flavin. Eucharistic Ministers for January: Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Joe Deegan, Johanne Sheehan, and Mary Moroney. Sunday 10.30am: Deirdre O Neill and Margaret Walsh. Counters for January: Jose Deenihan, Paddy Kennelly and Chris O Donoghue. Altar Servers for January: Saturday Vigil 7.00pm: Maurice Flavin and Ryan Kennelly. Sunday 10.30am: Hannah Collins. Parish Office: The Parish Office at the Presbytery will be open on Wednesday from 9am -1pm and 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.
Charity.He is fund raising for much needed medicines and equipment. A sheep and a variety of other items will be auctioned on the day.Your support will be much appreciated. Thanking you.
CAIRDEAS CAMP
Cairdeas Camp bowls continue in the sports hall each Thursday 3.30. annual membership 12E and each session 5E. New members welcome. Contact 0872315048 for more information. Kathleen.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
Defibrillaror training will be held in the old school, Camp on February 1st. 2020 - Morning - Full training, Afternoon - Refresher Training. More information please contact Sheila O Donnell.
TABLE QUIZ
A Table Quiz fundraiser for Derryquay National School will be held at Tig Mike O Neills, Railway Tavern, Camp on Friday 31st. January starting at 9.00 p.m. Your support is very much appreciated. 31 Card Drive on Sunday 26th January at 7pm sharp in the Clubrooms. All welcome.
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball for active agers every Monday night 7.30-9.00pm and every Friday morning 10am-11.30 at the West End Hall. Come along and try this popular game which was made possible with the help of Kerry County Councils Community Support Grant.
WHIST RESULTS
Results Thursday 09/01/2019. Ladies: 1stNora Walsh; 2nd Joan Moriarty. Interval: Avila Fitzgerald, Kathleen Hennessy. Gents: 1st Marcia Ganter; 2nd Maeve Herlihy. Interval: Pat Moore, Martin Courtney. Mystery: John McEnery, Mary McKenna
PLAYGROUP
The Playgroup is on Thursday mornings 10.30–12 noon in the clubrooms.Please contact Thessa on 0894968944 for any further information.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
It is now understood that 3 groups of 30 are needed to avail of free difibrillator training. If there are groups (e.g. sports, social groups, etc) who would like to make use of this course, please add your names. Also Stradbally, Cloghane and Camp are welcome to join the course. Please ring, email or call into the office if you would like to be added to the list for this invaluable and life-saving course. Thank you.
ACTIVE RETIRED LUNCHES
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
CHIROPODIST
Chiropodist will be in the Small Hall on Tuesday 21st January 2020. For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired on 087 787 1845.
SLAINTE SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB
Mondays sessions 10.30am — 12 noon. For Information please contact Debbie :0872989537
GET OUT GET ACTIVE!
Tuesday Walks–Come along. Suitable For All Abilities: Meeting point Spar Car Park Tuesdays at 10.30am.For more information please contact Debbie: 087 2989537
YOGA
Yoga sessions in the Clubrooms on Wednesdays 7-8.15pm. The Friday morning session has been relocated to Maharees and is no longer in the Clubrooms. Please contact Carol O’Connor — 087 2278605 if you wish to attend
CASTLEGREGORY NOTES
We would like to invite anyone in the parish to submit items that they would like included in the Castlegregory notes.The column is for you, so we welcome your input.The notes need to be in before 11am on Monday. Thank you. Tel: 066 7139422 Email: castleinfo@ eircom.net website:www.castlegregory.
Barrett, PRO Mary Jo Murphy, Registrar Séamus Buckley, Cultural Officer Evonne Diggins, Insurance Officer John O’ Regan, Coaching Officer Conor Diggin, County Board Delegate Pat Sheehy. North Kerry Board Delegates Noel O’Connor and Mike Joe Quilter. Executive Committee Henry McEnery, Baube Cantillon, Dan Mahoney, Simon Murphy. Field Caretaker Simon Murphy.
GAA LOTTO RESULTS
Numbers drawn 1,10,25, 30. Jackpot not won. €50 Mary Fitzpatrick Ballyrobert €40 Mick Kelliher c/ó Kellihers €30 Elaine Breen Causeway €20 Margaret O Grady Castleshannon. Jackpot now €5,800!
GAA BESTWISHES
Causeway GAA Club wishes the Kerry Hurlers all the best in the coming year, their first match of the league is away versus Mayo this weekend and also good luck to Kerry Captain Bryan Murphy and Vice Captain Colum Harty all the best in the year ahead.
TUITION
FREE One to One tuition for Smartphone Tablet/Laptop starting Thursday 23rd January 2020 @ 11.55am -1.15pm at Causeway Comprehensive School. Please Contact Kay 087-9373741,
CAUSEWAY VICTORY SOCIAL
Some tickets still remaining for the Hurling Victory Social which takes place on Saturday in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. A great night promised, please contact John Madden at 087/9543062 as soon as possible if you require tickets.