BALLYLONGFORD
CHURCHNOTICES
St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford is open again and can be visited for personal prayer. The Opening of the church means the implementation of health and safety measures, in keeping with all guidelines from the Public Health Authorities. Hand Sanitizer is provided at the entrance to the Church and people are advised to use same. The lighters for the lighting of candles at the candle-shrines had to be removed as part of the restrictions. People may light the candles themselves if they wish or you can place the candles on the shrine stand and they will be lit for you. We are all advised that the safest way to visit a church during this present time is to either walk around, stand and pray, but don’t sit down and don’t touch anything in the church, everybody is asked to practice and observe the social distancing guidelines. Please continue to observe 100% all Public Health restrictions and guidance. Preparations for the return to public Mass are underway throughout the diocese, but are not quite ready as yet, details of same will be announced shortly. However Private masses will continue to be celebrated daily by Rev. Fr Michael Hussey P.P. with the situation being reviewed continuously. The Church will close at 6pm each evening.WATCH MASS ON T.V. Parishioners are reminded that if they wish they can watch Mass daily on television, it is on the R.T.E. NEWS channel begins at 10.30am each morning. You can also stream Mass live on the internet from the various Churches in the Diocese of Kerry such as Killarney, Tralee, Causeway, Ballyduff, Listowel, Moyvane and Dingle. Just log onto www.dioceseofkerry.ie and you will find a full list of churches in the County streamlining mass.
AGHAVALLIN CEMETERYMASS
The Annual Aghavallin Mass in Rusheen, Ballylongford will take place on Friday evening next July 3rd at 7pm. Everybody wishing to attend are asked to practice and observe the social distancing guidelines. Please continue to observe 100% all Public Health restrictions and guidance. The Aghavallin Cemetery Committee wishes to thank everybody that took part in the recent Cemetery clean up, which took place over the past number of weeks. Indeed the amount of work done by the volunteers was amazing and their efforts has not gone unnoticed as the Cemetery is looking splendid and the hard work done in restoring its splendour is very much appreciated. However to maintain this splendour and to add more beauty to the Cemetery the committee are rather stretched for funds and would be grateful for any financial assistance or donations which in turn would be put towards its upkeep. Donations can be given to either Michael Foley at 087 9687078 or Caroline O’Connor at 087 9107553. Thank you.
BEREAVEMENT
Unfortunately over the last ten weeks the Parish has been shocked, stunned and saddened with the number of residents from the community that have passed from our midst’s, all of whom are dearly missed. In the last fortnight, we were unfortunate to see the passing of Thomas Dee R.I.P. of Well Street, who died unexpectedly on Saturday June 20th at Beechwood Nursing Home in Newcastlewest.
Thomas had been born and raised in the community just 89years ago, he attended the local national school, and like so many of his age group began his working career after leaving primary school. He spent a number of years working at various places around the parish before spending a number of years at Collins in Well Street. While he did not travel too far to meet the love of his life, their love blossomed from a very young age as he and his close neighbour Rose Young who also worked at Collins’ the loving couple married in 1964 and emigrated to England shortly afterwards in search of a better life.
They settled in York where Thomas became employed with the local authority there. The arrival of sons John and Michael completed the happy family and the yearning to return home became a reality in 1988 when on retiring Thomas and Rose decided to return to Bally they returned to the house that Rose was born and reared in and have enjoyed a wonderful time there since. But alas Thomas’ health took a slight turn very recently and unfortunately he passed from us on the eve of Father’s Day.
Thomas is survived by his heartbroken family of wife Rose sons John and Michael. daughtersinBridgette and Catherine, grandchildren Danielle, Heather and Áine, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many good friends to whom we extend our deepest sympathies. Thomas’s remains were removed from his residence for a private and family Funeral Mass in St. Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford, on Wednesday 24th June at 1pm which was followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium, Shannon, Co. Clare.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date for Thomas in which family and friends can attend.
Then on Tuesday the whole area and neighboring communities was shaken to the very core with the sad and shocking news of the unexpected passing of Michael O’Neill of Ballymackessy R.I.P. Mike as he was more affectionately known was a very highly respected and very popular carpenter by trade whose work and expertise was sought by numerous people all over the County. Born and reared in Pulleen, Tarbert he was the eldest boy in a family of eight (five boys and three girls) of Brendan and Ena. His young life saw him attend Tarbert Primary School before going on to Tarbert Comprehensive School where he excelled in his love of woodwork which in turn would lead him into a wonderful career.
It was at Tarbert Comp that he came across the love of his life Katherina Lynch daughter of Martin and Noreen Ballymackessy who would in years to follow become his beloved wife. Their early life saw them live in Ahanagran as Mike built and completed the family home in Ballymackessy. The arrival of three daughters and a son completed their lovely family. But the sad loss of both his sister Fiona, removed from his residence on Monday, June 29th for 1o’clock Mass at St Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford, followed by interment afterwards at Lislaughtin Abbey.
The popularity of the man was reflected with the large numbers of people who lined the route both on route to the Church and afterwards on route to Lislaughtin Abbey. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Michael’s (Mike’s) life will be celebrated at a later date. Sympathy is extended to Moss Moroney Main Street, Ballylongford and his brother Jimmy Rusheen on the sad passing of their brother Buddy Rest In Peace who died in England recently.
Next week I will continue and write about the passing of Thomas Sheahan R.I.P. Ballyline and also with Michael O’Neill R.I.P.of Limerick and formerly of Ballylongford and also Jimmy (Marcus) Edgeworth R.I.P late of Carrig Island who died recently in England.
MEMORYLANE
A very encouraging and warm response has been received about our look back in time to the many businesses that operated in the village 50 years ago. Thank you to everybody for your kind comments, emails, letters and phone calls. It is very much appreciated. to help all of us – Officers, Coaches, Players, Parents, Juvenile Players and Supporters with the most up to date information to help us return safely to playing our games. With the announcement that Club pitches will re-open on June 24th (Adult teams) and June 27th (underage and minor teams) it is essential that, prior to these dates, that all participants, especially adult players, p
arents/guardians of underage players and team personnel, complete the online eLearning module and retain a copy of their certificate of completion. This is about our GAA Community : Everyone has to play their part and take personal responsibility.
COISTENANÓG
Safe Return to Play. Ballymac Coiste Na nÓg teams start back training this coming week, all coaches would have contacted all players with their times for training over the weekend. The below information is for all parent’s and guardians of children u18.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS.
In the current Covid 19 it is important we all take responsibility for the way we treat this epidemic. We as a club have to ensure the safety of our coaches, players and therefore the wider community, to do this everyone must comply to with the following.
1. All parents/guardians of children have to have the e-learning module done and a screenshot taken of the cert.
2. The health questionnaire has to be filled in for the 1st session back online and reconfirmed for every other session and game, if this is not done your child can’t train or play.
3. Membership has to be paid before returning to train so as to be insured.
4. Parents have to stay until the coach is happy that the health questionnaire is up to date.
5. No one other than coaches/ players/club officials are allowed inside the grounds in the main field during training or on the grass areas down in the training field.
IF YOU DON’T comply with the above recommendations your child will not be allowed to train with Ballymacelligott GAA club.... helping everyone to stay safe.
The Kerry Coiste Na nÓg have also sent out the groups for phase one. U12s Group D Ballymac, An Ghaeltacht, Kerins O’Rahillya, Na Gaeil.
U14s Group A Ballymac, Stacks, Ardfert, Laune Rangers.
U16s Group A Ballymac, Kerins O’Rahillys, Na Gaeil.
U12s will play Sundays, u14s Wednesday’s and u16s Monday’s. Please find all the links to the e-learning module and the Health questionnaire on our website and the Gaa website.
Our Academy will start back Sunday 5th July for u6s,u8s and u10s boys and girls all new player’s welcome, please got o to our website to register on the clubforce link.
Keep safe and healthy and follow all our protocols that have been put in place for a safe return to play for everyone.
CULCAMPS
There will not be any Cul Camps in Ballymace GAA Grounds this year.
RESULTSOFPLAYBALL
The Ballymac GAA (Interim Lotto ) Draw for 22nd June 2020 Dear Supporter, The Draw for Play Ball The Ballymac GAA (Interim Lotto ) was completed live on Facebook on the 22nd June by Club PRO Maureen O’Shea The numbers drawn were: 11;23.21 and 5. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €580.00. The lucky dip winner was Katryn Brosnan. Thanks Katryn for your support.
We thank everyone who supported Ballymac GAA Play Ball Lotto this week. All the money raised goes towards the club upkeep and preparing all our facilities for a safe return to Football at the end of the month.
Next week’s Jackpot is €600.00 and the draw is live on the web site around 9.05 pm on Monday 29th June. You can buy your ticket for next week’s draw by clicking on the link on our web site or through the ClubForce app.