Ballymurn
CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Our Christmas Gathering was a great success and enjoyed by all on Sunday 2nd in our Parish Hall. Our deceased family members and friends were remembered at Mass. May they rest in peace. We had plenty of dancing, recitations from Bridie Murphy, Pat Barry, songs from John Jackman and Owen Gordon which were very much appreciated by all.
We would like to thank Peter Doyle, Daybreak Supermarket Ballymurn, for his generous donation of the Turkey/Ham, the use of his staff and facilities, Ballymurn Youth Club for their generous contribution of monies/ spot prizes, Micheál and Minnie O’Connor the Carpet Gallery, Hughie Byrne, Anvil Bar, John and Breda Redmond, Dockrell’s and all the people who contributed monies, food and the enormous amount of spot prizes received.
A special word of thanks to our Community Employment Supervisor and participants for all their work, the catering team who were joined again this year by girls from our Youth Club. These young people are brilliant, hard working with excellent interpersonal skills, who willingly took direction from their leaders, they are a credit to their families.
We thank John Doyle from Monageer, who gave his time to join Paddy and Shay on the night. Thanks for the music and to all who entertained us on the night.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
The Tara Bishop 5km Memorial Run is on January 27 at midday, more info on Facebook.
CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
There will be general Confessions for Christmas at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, in Ballymurn.
BALLYMURN CHRISTMAS CARDS
Beautifully illustrated Christmas cards of Ballymurn Church are on sale in Peter Doyle’s Shop Daybreak. Your support is greatly appreciated as proceeds will go towards the parish funds.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations to the following couples that were married on Friday, November 30: Fiona Doyle and Alexander Wilson, Malissa Carley and Paul Dempsey, Emma Sludds and Shane Egan.
WELL DONE
Well done to the Knitter Knatters that have sent off lots of hats, scarfs and purses filled with goodies for the shoebox appeal. They meet every Wednesday morning at 10.30, new members are always welcome.
LOCAL ARCHERY CLUB
Phoenix Archers are an archery club shooting under the governing body Archery Ireland. We are open to new members from 8 years old to 100 years young. Archery is a fun challenging sport for all ages and abilities. We have fully qualified coaches to help get you started. We shoot both indoors and outdoors for training and competitions.
Our current indoor venue is based in Ballymurn Hall. We train on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in learning more or would like to come along and see what it’s all about please contact Paddy Murphy, Ballymurn on 086 846 3576 or email at phoenixarchers2018@gmail.com . We are also on Facebook.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday night in the Anvil Pub at 9 p.m.
YOUTH CLUB
Youth club meets every Friday night in Ballymurn Hall from 8.10 p.m.
GAA CLUB NEWS
Lotto results from 5/12/18 numbers drawn were 2, 6, 9 and 30 No winner, No match three, Lucky dips: Tracey Martin L O’Leary Next jackpot a nice €10,000. Dont forget to pick up your Tickets, available from any club member.
The GAA National Club Draw tickets are on sale now from any club member. Tickets €10 each, great prizes.