FARRANFORE FIRIES

DEATH

The death has occurred of Patricia Courtney (nee Ward), West Hampstead, London and Doonkinnane, Faha. Wife of the late Billy Courtney and deeply regretted by her loving family. Cremation in England and funeral arrangements will take place in Ireland later. May she rest in peace.

COVID-19

Deputy Commissioner Twomey of An Garda Síochána stated that ‘As a community at this time we need more than ever to support the most vulnerable in our society, particularly our elderly and isolated.’ An Garda Síochána urges families, neighbours and community groups to engage with people in line with social distancing guidelines. Anyone with concerns for themselves or for a neighbour should contact Castleisland Garda Station 066 7163090 between 10am and 1pm.

BALLYHAR FC

Our recent Youth fixture at home to Killarney Athletic was postponed due the Corona Virus situation.

Our seniors have five league games remaining and a reseve cup run and the club are hoping like all the nation that we can get over virus issue and return to field, team activity and community social interaction.

The CPR course run by the Irish Heart Foundation which was to be held on Saturday 28th March at the Marian Hall, Firies has also been postponed until a further date.

BALLYHAR-FIRIES GAA

Covid-19: Firies GAA are providing a Covid-19 Community Delivery Service, for elderly, vulnerable, sick or self-isolating in our community. If you need a delivery service from any of the following businesses, please phone your order to the business.Phone our helpline 0872998231 (no text messages) Please have your Eircode to hand.

Aherns Pharmacy, Farranfore (066 -- 9764110), Bridies Shop, Firies (066 -- 9763000), Hendersons Shop, Firies (066 -- 9763090), Moriarty’s Shop, Farranfore (066 -- 9764808), Sheehans Shop, Farranfore (066 -- 9764252)

2020 Membership: 2020 membership can now be renewed online. Follow the links on our social media accounts or search for Firies GAA via the =93Find My Club=94 Button on www.clubforce.com or download the clubforce app. Alternatively, you can make contact with Club Secretary Kevin Cronin, Peter Costello, Paudie O’Sullivan Hurling or Fiona Walsh or any club officer/ Mentor or Member and they will be able to give you further details. All players must be registered before playing or training. Closing date for membership is March 31st

Lotto: Firies GAA weekly lotto has been postponed until further notice. All tickets purchased will be included in the first draw upon resumption. Many thanks for your continued support and understanding at this time.