BALLYDONOGHUE LISSELTON
BARDIC FESTIVAL
The BBF committee is currently planning the 2020 Bardic Festival, which is taking place from Thursday, March 19th–Sunday, March 22nd. Festival kicks off on Thursday with mass in St Theresa’s Church for the Aspirations of Young People. Friday night, Radio Kerry presenter, Joe McGill will launch the Festival at the Thatch.
Various workshops will be on Saturday, details available on www.ballydbardfest.com. Concert featuring renowned musician, Donal Murphy and Breaking Trad on Saturday night at Tomaisin’s Function Room followed by Bryan Murphy in the main bar.
Sunday morning, the Thatch hosts the closing event with the very popular Open Mic/Coffee Morning session, which gives everyone a chance to recite their piece, sing a song, etc.
The committee is seeking sponsorship/patronage, Gold E100.00, Silver E50.00, Bronze E25.00, Patronage E10.00. If interested please contact any member of the committee. Please note, all competitions closing date is February 29th.
BPM
The committee of your Parish Magazine is actively sourcing material for the 2020 edition. Everyone has a part to play to ensure the continuation of this very successful publication. The competitions are now open for entries. Maurice Walsh Creative Writing, Second Level, both Junior and Senior cycle, Primary School and Photographic entries are welcome. Other items of interest include, stories about the RIC, house raids, etc.
Photographs of all family occasions, both at home or abroad are an important part of parish history and the Magazine is the all-important way to document them for posterity. Finally, names of people who died in 1920 and details of where they are interred. The committee will meet tonight, Wednesday, February 19th at Lisselton School. Time, 7.30pm.
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
A free workshop on management of food and green waste takes place on Tuesday next, February 25th the Listowel Family Resource Centre. Time, 7.00pm. Further information and booking contact Andy Smith, Listowel Municipal District, 087 7867178 or e-mail absmith@kerrycoco.ie
BALLYLONGFORD BINGO
Bingo will take place on Saturday next, February 22nd in the Parish Hall at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
COMFORT 4 CHEMO FUNDRAISER
Con Carmody, Asdee thanks everybody for their very generous support for the recent Table Quiz in Jack Js. Total raised was E6,000 all of which goes to Comfort for Chemo Kerry. Well done to everyone involved.
LISSELTON SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Enrolment for September 2020 continues at Lisselton School. Forms are available by contacting the school on 068 47240. Parents and prospective students are welcome to visit the school any Monday throughout February and March from 2.15–3.00pm.
DEATHS
The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, February 8th of Irene Nolan, Lisselton Cross and formerly Farnastack. Irene, daughter to the late Jack and Josie, spent much of her working life in London, was a very active figure around Lisselton. She ran a very successful Bed and Breakfast and top class restaurant during the Summer and Listowel Races some years back. Sympathy is extended to her brothers, Fr Joe and Con, her sister, Marianne (US), sister-in-law, Maureen, nephew, nieces, cousins and friends.
The death has occurred of Mattie Breen, Ballyconry. Predeceased by his brothers, Bob and John, sisters, Annie (Flahive, Tralee), Peg (Burns, Ballyduff), Kathy (Dunne, Ballyduff).Sympathy is extended to his sister-inlaw, Ita, his nieces and nephews, to their extended families, his neighbours and friends. May they rest in peace. win”. You may also play the Lotto on line at www.ballyduffgaa.com
BINGO
Bingo takes place at Ballyduff Community Centre on each Friday night commencing at 8.30pm sharp. Come along and try your luck.
CLOTHES RECYCLING DRIVE
Sliabh a’ Mhadra N.S. is having a Clothes Recycling Drive on Thursday 27th February. Please donate all your old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, bed linen, towels and curtains. These bags of clothing can be placed in the school bicycle shelter on the evening of February 26th or from early morning to 10.00am on Thursday February 27th. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our last collection which was a great success.
CARD RESULTS
The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday February 10th are as follows: 1st Noreen O’Connor & Kathleen Guerin 2nd Mary Egan & Paddy Hussey 3rd Donie Lynch & Pat McSweeney
TABLE PRIZES: Kathy Neilan & Shelia O’HalloranJoe Higgins & Brendan Harrington
The “41” Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 9.30pm sharp. Admission is €5 with prizes of for 1st, 2nd & 3rd and Table Prizes for games 14 and 15. All welcome.
BALLYLONGFORD BINGO:
Bingo will take place on this Saturday 22nd February at 8.00pm in Ballylongford Parish Hall. All Welcome.
SPLIT THE BUCKET
Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg are running a Split the Bucket. Draws take place every two weeks and buckets can be found in local businesses. It’s easy to enter, just put €2 in the envelope provided, put your name on it and place it in the bucket. Congratulations to Eileen Dee, Derryra who is this week’s winner of €115. Next draw in Lowe’s Bar on Friday February 28th.
CHILDREN’S SEWING CLASSES
Let your child learn a lifelong skill in a fun creative class. The next 5 weekly sessions will start on Thursday 27th February. Due to demand an extra class from 4.45pm to 6.15 pm has been added.. To book a space in this class please text your child’s name to Tricia (087)7927977. Spaces limited.
FASHION SHOW
There is a fashion show on Fri 21 Feb in Causeway Sports Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm. Adults only €10 & U16 €5. Tickets at door on the night. 14 shops including Pamela Scott’s, Jasmine, Paco, Weardrobe, Rockalilly, Rose & Crown, Paraffin, Celsius, Suits Select, Ryles, Sean Hussey’s, Mods & Minis, Elverys & Mountain Warehouse. All models are local & well known. Why not join us for a great night of fashion. of €1,900 was not won. The two €50 winners were Pat Flahive c/o Flahives and Veronica O Riordan Buncurrig. The €25 winner was Eamon O Suillvan Bouleenshere. Next Week’s Jackpot is €1,950.
COMMUNITY GAMES 2020
Anybody from u8 to u16 who would be interested in competing in Art at County level contact Fiona 085 785 8229. Congratulations to Darragh Casey who received Bronze in the U14 Swimming held over the weekend. Well done Darragh.
Amy Dunlea. Sunday 10.30am Ross and 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.