BALLYLONGFORD
CHURCHARRANGEMENTS
As we remain in full level 5 Covid 19 Restrictions until January 31st at least. Masses at St Michael the
Archangel Church in Ballylongford and St Mary’s Church in Asdee will continue on being celebrated privately behind closed doors by Rev. Fr. Michael Hussey P.P. These new restrictions will once again prevent him from having a congregation at his daily or Weekend Masses in any of our two churches in the Parish. Masses will be celebrated privately on Tuesday evening, Friday morning, Saturday evening and Sunday morning in St Michael’s and on Thursday and Sunday morning’s in St Mary’s. Regarding other religious services such as funerals, unfortunately the attendance at funeral masses and burials will again be severely restricted to a maximum of 10 people only. Weddings may take place but no more than 6 people may attend a Wedding ceremony. St. Michael’s Church and St Mary’s Churches will remain open each day for private prayer, but will close at 6pm daily.
Mass Streaming: If you wish to watch Masses on the Internet, Masses will be live streamed from St Mary’s Church in Tarbert can now be viewed online just go to the Church website which is stmarystarbert. Vigil mass can be viewed on Saturday evenings is at 6pm and Sunday at 11.30am. Masses are streamed live from St John’s Church Ballybunion by going to St John’s church Ballybunion Facebook page Mass times are Saturday Evening at 7pm and on Sunday at 11.30am you can watch any of these masses on your phone, tablet, computer or smart T.V.
Parish Envelopes and Priest Salary Envelopes may be dropped into the presbytery letterbox, or handed in at the Parish Office. Parish Envelopes for 2021: This year, owing to Covid Regulations, we will not be able to deliver the parish envelopes to the houses. The boxes can be collected from the back of the church where they are arranged by townlands. Please note that as there is a new supplier of the envelopes, the numbers will be different to other years. If you cannot find your box, please leave your name and townland in the sacristy or the parish office. The boxes for
Clounamon and Tullahinell are in St. Mary’s Church, Asdee.
BEREAVEMENT
The Community was once again plunged into deep sadness on Friday morning last with the shocking news of the sudden and unexpected passing of a very bright and caring young woman Brenda Dineen R.I.P of Lenamore, Ballylongford. A young and vibrant woman in her mid 20’s she was the dearest and very much treasured and loved daughter of Donal and Carmel Dineen and a loving and wonderful sister to Brian. Her unfortunate passing at such a young age has indeed left a very eerie cloud over the whole Parish and far beyond and more sadly creating a huge void in the lives of her family that sadly will never be filled. Born and reared in the townland of Lenamore where she enjoyed life starting with her schooling at the local National School before moving on to her Secondary education at Tarbert Comprehensive and then on to college where she studied and qualified as a Primary Teacher. She loved the Irish language and everything about Irish culture and right up to her sad passing she had been the most popular teacher at Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail.
While she was a very bright and very vibrant teacher, her love of sport particularly Basketball was always close to her heart and from her childhood years and into her teen years Brenda proved to be an extremely skilful basketball player, a great defender, but well able to take her scores in attack.
She was a part of many winning Naomh Laichtin Primary School teams. She accelerated in the sport and in her first year in Tarbert Comprehensive School she was a member of the School’s Minor Team which was captained by Ciara Trant of Glin. The team brought five All-Ireland medals to Lenamore from finals held in Rochfordbridge in Westmeath. In the Basketball Ireland report on the game Brenda was lauded for her play against Fál Carrach from Donegal in the All-Ireland semi Final, capping her display by scoring four from four from the free throw line in the last two minutes of the game to bring Tarbert home by a single point. Brenda went on to win other County titles with Tarbert and blitz medals with Naomh Laichtin. She played in three All-Ireland semi finals at various grades, but unfortunately never succeeded in winning that second All Ireland medal.
On reading the Condolence Notes, left on the deaths RIP website one can very clearly see the immense popularity and the lovely person that everybody held Brenda in. Indeed she had a wonderful life to still live but how sad that she has been taken from our midst far too soon. It is at this heartbreaking time that we offer our deepest sympathies to her parents Carmel and Donal, her brother Brian and her aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and her close circle of friends. May the light of Heaven guide her to her heavenly home and may she Rest In Peace. Brenda’s cortege arrived at St Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford on Monday morning last January 11th for 11am Requiem Mass, Funeral immediately afterwards to Relig Mhichil Cemetery Old School Road, Ballylongford. Deepest Sympathy is also extended to Tony Byrne and his wife Fiona (Née Lanigan) Well
Street, on the sad passing of Tony’s mother Angela Byrne of Reiska, Kilcommon, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, who passed peacefully in the loving care of The Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home, Roscrea, on Monday Jan 4th last. Ar dheis dea go raibh a ainm.
Deepest sympathy is also extended to Mary O’Sullivan of Rushy Park, Ballylongford on the sad passing of her brother Patsy O’Sullivan, Oakdene, Cahirdown, Listowel. Patsy died peacefully, on January 8th, 2021. A private family funeral took place for Patsy, on Monday morning last with the Requiem Mass celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel, at 11.30 am, followed by Interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
NOTLETTINGDOWN TRADITION
On a lighter note speaking with Wrenboy supreme Michael Horgan this week he reliably informed me that he had recently continued in the ancient tradition of going on the Wren on St Stephen’s Day despite the Covid 19 virus and restrictions. “Tradition he stated could not be broken and had to be kept going”. Not alone that but he also intends to go on the Biddy on February 1st
O’RAHILLY’SGAACLUB
Weekly Lotto Draw Saturday January 9th @GAA Grounds. Jackpot €11,050. Numbers Drawn 7, 9, 23, 32. No winner. Lucky Dips €20 Johnjoe Heaphey, Monaghan, Elaine Keane, Online, Breda Bardon, Bridge Street, Connie and Mary McAuliffe, Loughill. 3 Free Lotto Tickets: Shane, Eimear and Cillian O Sullivan, Ardfert. Thank you for your support! In line with the recent Covid-19 regulations, we have decided to Suspend our weekly club lotto draw for the safety of our ticket sellers, their families and our supporters. Wishing everyone well in this difficult time and stay safe! Ballylongford GAA Club AGM will take place on Friday 29th January 2021. Due to Covid19 and following public health guidelines we are unable to hold our AGM as normal. This year an AGM day will take place. Minutes of previous AGM, Chairman’s Address, Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report will be available to all club members before AGM day and if you wish these documents please contact Club Secretary Caroline O Connor by email: secretary.ballylongford.kerry@gaa.ie. All Motions and Nominations for officer roles or Management to be emailed to Secretary.ballylongford.kerry@ gaa.ie before Friday 15th January 2021. Correspondence after this date will not be considered. All questions on the AGM documents will be answered by email within 10days after the AGM day. Results of motions and items of any other business will be dealt with by the Executive Committee and emailed within 14days of AGM day. On AGM day the Executive Committee will elect the officers for 2021.If anyone has any queries please contact Secretary Caroline O Connor 0879107553.Vacant position: PRO. We hope to be back in the playing field soon and stay safe everyone.
NOTES INCLUSION
Items for inclusion can be emailed to either estuaryprint43@ gmail.com or estuarytrophies@ gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919.