The Avondhu

Club shocked and saddened

- THE HENNESSY BROTHERS

The whole community and that of Ballygibli­n GAA were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic deaths of the Hennessy brothers last week. Willie and Paddy played with the club in the 1970s and 1980s and Willie, along with his brother Jer who passed away in 2014, were on the panel of the team that won the 1979 North Cork. They were also accomplish­ed handball players. They were very genuine, hardworkin­g men and will be sadly missed among the community.

Our sincere sympathy to Paddy’s daughter Elaine, their sister Breda and all their relations and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. May they all rest in peace.

REBELS’ BOUNTY – BALLYGIBLI­N DRAW

The cut-off date for the Rebels’ Bounty Draw is imminent (19th March) and we are giving away 3 prizes to be raffled off for anyone who signs up with Ballygibli­n GAA. We have reached our quota set by Cork GAA so now all monies collected will go directly to the club.

The 3 prizes in our draw will be as follows: 1st prize – O’Neills Ballygibli­n jacket, 2nd prize – O’Neills Ballygibli­n half zip top, 3rd prize – O’Neills Ballygibli­n gear bag or polo shirt. All of these are also currently available on the O’Neills website under the club name ,for anyone interestin­g in getting kitted out.

You can join the Rebels’ Bounty draw online at www.gaacork.ie/ rebelsboun­ty by selecting Ballygibli­n under club name or by sending payment of €100 direct to Ballygibli­n GAA treasurer - Brian Molan, Ardglare, Mitchelsto­wn, Co Cork. For members who wish to re-join from last year you can also renew online at www.gaacork.ie/rebelsboun­ty by selecting Ballygibli­n under club name, however you will you will need your existing draw number, please contact Eibhlin below for this number.

If you paid by direct debit last year, this will automatica­lly roll over. If you require any further informatio­n, please contact any of the following: TJ Rea on 086-7837007, Brian Molan on 086-8053590 or Eibhlín O’Brien (draw co-ordinator) on 086-8647356. Please have names and money to Eibhlin by Friday, March 19. All support is greatly appreciate­d.

 ??  ?? The late Willie Henessy, in the Ballygibli­n colours in 1979.
The late Willie Henessy, in the Ballygibli­n colours in 1979.
 ??  ?? Paddy (Pat) Henessy, a member of the Ballygibli­n team in 1984.
Paddy (Pat) Henessy, a member of the Ballygibli­n team in 1984.

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