COUNTYWIDE
BALLYMACELIGOTT GAA CLUB GROUNDS REMAIN CLOSED
This past week we as well as other clubs were sent a reminder that at present all GAA Grounds remain closed until July 20. The only activity we are insured for at the moment is normal maintenance /grass cutting etc. PLAY BALL
(Ballymac On-Line only Lotto) is now open to purchase. The option to buy a lotto ticket on line is now available on the link on web site and on the clubforce app. This on line lotto will run for the duration of the challenge of social distancing.
We have been instructed by Croke Park to continue to adhere to the restrictions and to refrain from any gatherings. These measures are expected to remain in place until at least the July 20.
We recommend that the club force app be downloaded as we will send individual emails and updates via the app.
This Club Force app can be downloading on Apple Store for iPhone and iPad and Google play for android phones. The initial Jackpot is for €500.00
Weekly Lucky dip prize to the value of €20.00 The jackpot increases by €20.00 each week.
Numbers played from 1 to 32 The purchase options are: 3 lines for €5 for 1 weeks entry with an option to play for 1 draw, 5 draws, 10 draws and 16 draws. Maximum purchase at the moment is 16 weeks. The Draw will be conducted live via Facebook every Monday night at 9pm and we will use the online facility on our Clubforce application to this. The Jackpot if not won will be added to Ballymac GAA Lotto when activities resume post Social Distancing.
KERRY GAA STORE COMPETITION
Earlier this week the Kerry GAA store announced on their Facebook page- @kerrygaastore - that they are holding an Art Competition for all Kerry GAA Fans with a super prize for the winner... which is a choice of one of the four Official Jerseys.
To be in with a chance to win, all one has to do is to draw a picture of their favourite Kerry Player wearing one of the four new jerseys (see pictures of the jerseys below)and send the entry through Kerry GAA Store Facebook Messenger or email the entry to: kerrygaastore@gmail. com Winner will be announced on Sunday May 31st!!
The Kerry GAA Store will post as many entries as they can on their Facebook pageGet the pencils & paint out and start drawing! Wishing our young and not so young supporters the best of luck ! #art-has-no-age-limit #whichplayertodraw
COVID-19 HELPLINE
Kerry COVID-19 Community Helpline has been set up for a number of weeks now, where a member of our Community can contact the Helpline for non emergency & non medical assistance or
Open 7 days a week from 8am - 8pm Freephone 1800 807 009 Text ‘Suppor’ followed by your name to 50555 Email: covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie Its very important to use trustworthy and reliable sources to get the up to date news on COVID-19, sometimes it can be difficult to separate facts from rumours. Read up to date factual information here: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/ coronavirus/coronavirus.html
LOCAL LINK KERRY TEAMS WITH SUPPORT GROUP
Local Link Kerry in association with The Ballymacelligott Support Group are working in partnership to deliver groceries etc from the Halfway Shop each Tuesday and Friday to those that are housebound and cocooning. To avail of this service all you need to do is ring Pat McCarthy or Padraig McCarthy at the Halfway Shop each Monday or Thursday with your order and it will be delivered the following day. Pat can be contacted at 087 284 5575 or Padraig at 087 970 1687 and payment can be made over the phone.
Please provide your Eircode for ease of delivery.
We hope people will avail of this service and are very welcome to do so!! Ar Scáth a Chéile a Mhairimíd
SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathise to the family of Moss Spillane who passed away earlier this week. Moss was well known and well liked by all of us in Ballymac GAA who attended games in Austin Stack Park and Caherslee Grounds. May he RIP.
COMMUNITY NOTES
If anyone in our community would like to avail of our web site etc for Community Notes during this time just drop a text to 0879795220 or email pro.ballymacelliott.
Keep practicing the below and play your part by :
- Reduce social contacting - stay apart but stay in contact with family, friend & neighbours
- Distance yourselves 2 metres from people in shops and supermarkets
- Stop shaking hands
- Avoid touching our eyes, nose or mouth
- Washing our hands regularly and practice cough and sneeze hygiene
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
BROSNA OPEN HOUSE
We are delighted to announce that our beautiful Church is open daily between the hours of 9.30am and 5pm. There is a notice at the entrance that explains the safe practices to be employed by anyone wishing to enter the church for a quiet prayer. For parishioners who wish to drop in their Church envelopes, call to the Sacristy between 11am and Noon each Friday.
ONE OF OUR OWN
The death occurred of Mrs Eileen Savaria last week. Eileen, the daughter of Josie and Den Sheehan, had been living in the Indian city of Hyderabad for many decades. In the 1960s, Eileen travelled to London to train as a nurse where she met her husband the Cardiac Surgeon, BG Savaria. In the early 1970s they returned to his home in Hyderabad where he founded a maternity hospital. Eileen and BG visited Brosna on many occasions with their son, Erin, joining them too. Eileen brought her own unique brand of charm to her life so very far removed from her upbringing in Kerry. We send our condolences to her family and friends around the world.
CAMP OBITUARY
The entire community of Camp was deeply saddened at the news of the death of Mike O Neill on Thursday last following a short illness.
Mike was a real tourism ammbassador for West Kerry talking to visitors and promoting the peninsula every day of his life in his pub, The Railway Tavern, Camp. He had a great way with people and he loved meeting people.And the pub was as good as a museum of the Dingle Train with a large collection of Railway artefacts on display.
Mike built up a great Sunday Traditional session in the pub over the years and he played a few tunes himself too. He was very theatrical, a natural on stage with The Camp Drama Group.
Mike loved to travel and every spring took him on a big adventure to faroff lands, where he savoured the cultures and wnjoyed sampling the local cuisines. Above all though Mike was happiest at home, he loved his garden and nature and being outdoorsand he took long mountain walks with his great friend Gordon and dog Jesse, the Dingle Way was a favourite, often finishing in Cloghane, the home of his forefathers where he felt a part of him belonged.
Mike was highly respected in the community and The railway Tavern was headquarters to clubs and organisations from all over the county and he welcomed each and every one of them.So it was no surprise that despite the current Covid-19 restrictions, around 200 people turned out on Monday and took part in a socially distanced guard of honour lining the road as the funeral cortege led by a convoy of VW Cars and Vans conveyed Mike to his final resting place in Camp Cemetary. A beautifully illustrated poster of Mike’s VW car, bearing the caption - One of Camps True Treasures, said it all. Ní bheidh a léithéid arís ann.
The very Rev. Mairt Hanley said the prayers at the graveside followed by a lovely traditional session of music. Mike is survived by his wife Ann, Daughter Tracy, sons, Brian, Darragh and Eoghan, Grandchildren Kaitlyn, Clodagh and Amelia, son in law, Thomas, Darraghs Fiancee, Amy,brother Nicholas and sister- law Rosari, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Sympathy is extended to all.
COMHGHÁIRDEACHAS
Congratulations to Cian Griffin, Kilteenbane, Camp on achieving 2nd place in the All Ireland Transition Year Photojournalism. Cian is a student at Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, Traili.
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Mass is broadcast on Radio Kerry on Sundays at 10.00 a.m.More information - www.dioceseofkerry.
MINDFULNESS
Free Mindfulness courses on line. Book on website - www. susanbarrettmindfulness. com. Telephone Number - 087 2838171.
CAUSEWAY FIELD UPKEEP
Causeway Hurling Club is taking good care of the field with grass cut regularly and the Goalmouths were recently resodded by Johnny Leen Green Gardens. More work such as painting and maintenance will take place throughout the coming months to ensure we will be well prepared when all activity returns. The field is still closed under the current health restrictions.
GAA Webinars: There are regular Webinars available through Kerry GAA taking place to help coaches. Please keep a look out for further information in the Causeway hurling Facebook.
CLUB SYMPATHIES
Causeway GAA Club wish to extend deepest sympathies to the Spillane family Tralee on the recent passing of Moss Spillane RIP who was a constant at Austin Stack Park and Caherslee pitch. Moss will be sorely missed. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
GAA CLUB
Please note that the Hurling Club is there for anyone who require support in these unusual times.
Please contact Club Secretary Fiona Flynn at 086-3306050 or Club Chairman Noel O’ Connor at 086-2246609, remember we are in it together.
CAUSEWAY NOTES
If you need to insert notes please text by Sunday night to Mary Jo Murphy at 086 6005752 or email maryjosmurphy@eircom.
DUAGH DEATHS
Sympathy is extended to the wife,sons,daughter, brother,sister all family members,relatives and friends of the late Michael Horgan Knockundervaul who died on May 22nd.Burial was on Monday May 25th after requiem mass.
Sympathy is extended to the Sheehy family and the Mercy Sisters
on the recent death of Sister Laboure Sheehy Kilcara who died in Tralee on May 22nd.Burial was in Tralee on May 25th after requiem mass.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs Mai Dillon and family Pipers Hill on the recent death of her sister Nora who died in Lisselton.
GAA
On Sunday the 31st May we will be asking the community of Duagh to come together to complete a 5km run/walk/cycle in aid of the wonderful front-line heroes in University Hospital Kerry.
They have been doing trojan work risking so much to fight for all of us during the Covid-19 crisis.
We are asking the people of Duagh to come out and show support to these amazing people.
Rules are simple, Run/Walk 5km, Donate €5 and nominate 5. Wear your club colours and make sure to take photos/videos and post them to the event page.
GET MOVING DUAGH!
Link: www.gofundme.com/f/ duagh-gaa-5km-for-front-lineworkers
FINUGE WATER CONSERVATION
The County Council has urged everybody to use water wisely as the good weather means supplies are not very high at the moment.
CHURCHES OPEN
The doors of churches have reopened but strict health measures must be observed by anybody wishing to visit a church and public masses are well into the future.
SPEED VANS
The speed vans are working as normal and of course so is the one at the sportsfield. Drive carefully.