Loughill/ Ballyhahill

SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY: The senior citizen’s party will be held in the Parish Hall in Ballyhahill Sunday next January 22nd SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy to Bridie Griffin and family, Riverside, Loughill on the sudden unexpected death of her husband Pete on Tuesday morning of last week. Pete’s passing came as a terrible shock to his family and to the whole parish. He was a terrible hard working man, extremely popular and well liked by everyone. He had a great manner, always happy and always in good humour and always ready to have a chat with a neighbour no matter how busy he might be. He was always ready to give a helping hand if a neighbour needed help. He was a very devout Catholic always present at mass and all church ceremonies. He is going to be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and family and by everyone who knew him. His passing has left a terrible void in the neighbourhood. Huge numbers of people paid their respects Tuesday night and all day Wednesday at his home in Carhubane and at his concelebrated mass and burial in Loughill church yard Thursday . We would like to offer sincere sympathy also to his only sister Maureen Kennelly and family, Kilteery, Loughill. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. PARISH ANNUAL MAGAZINE: The Parish Hall committee had a meeting last week to ensure that plans are in well in place for our Parish annual magazine. We appeal to the various committees, the schools and the people of the parish to start sending in their photographs, news items, stories, club news etc. to the Parish Hall committee in Ballyhahill or to Gerard Reidy in Loughill as soon as possible. REMINDER ABOUT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS: A reminder to all those young couples who got married in 2011 to give their wedding photographs to Peg Prendeville or any member of Ballyhahill parish hall committee or to Gerard Reidy in Loughill for printing in the parish annual magazine. A big number of our young people got married last year and we hope to get as many of these photographs as possible into our wedding section . PARISH HALL COMMITTEE: The parish hall committee wish to thank the young Tenekilla wrenboys who gave a generous donation of E165 to the Parish Hall committee. Ten of the children from this group are Michael Kearney and Daisy Kearney’s grandchildren in Tenekilla. PARISH HALL: The Parish Hall was used last week to cater for the family and friends of Miriam Reidy, Ballyhahill on the first anniversary of her death in January 2011. The Reidys wish to thank everyone who helped out on the day. Remember the Hall is there for everyone and we should be proud to have such a fine facility in our parish.

SYMPATHY: Sincere sympathy to Theresa Hayes and family Ballyhahill on the death of her sister in Naas last weekend. Sincere sympathy to John Cregan and family the Village Ballyhahill on the death of his aunt in Limerick last week. May their souls rest in peace Amen. MOHERNAGH WRENBOYS: We are extremely appreciative of the Mohernagh Wrenboys who considered the school yet again this year and made a donation of E600 towards the purchase of musical instruments and IT equipment. Mile Buiochas to everyone who was part of the group and to all in the Community who contributed. APPEAL FOR OLD PHONES: The school is still collecting unwanted mobile phones, digital cameras, Nintendo's, Xboxes and Laptops. If you have any of these, please drop them into the school or you can text or phone Noelle at 087-7545748 to get them collected. Many thanks. WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2012 will run from 18th - 25th January 2012. This year’s theme is 'We will all be changed'. BALLY ROVERS: There was no winner of the E12,500 jackpot at the draw which took place at The Angler’s Rest in Loughill on Wednesday night last. The numbers drawn were as follows 5, 15, 16, 29. Lucky Dip Winners: E75.00 Ken O’brien, Pallasgreen E30.00 Breda Baggott, Rathkeale E30.00 Tom Fogarty, Loughill E30.00 Chris O’sullivan, Ballyhahill 10 Free tickets Bill Gammell, Pallasgreen Promoter’s Prize: Bridget O’connor The new jackpot was E12,600 and the draw was held at The Knockdown Arms Tuesday night last 17th. January GERALD GRIFFIN’S GAA Lotto Results: There was no winner of the E11,100 jackpot at Gerald Griffin’s Lotto draw at The Knockdown Arms Sunday night last 15th. January. The numbers drawn were as follows. 2, 3, 11, 19. Lucky Dip Winners: E80.00 Betty Kilkenny, Glin E35.00 Michael Dorman, c/o Sharon Mcelligott. E35.00 Kitty Mccoy, Curra, Loughill E20.00 Bernadette Kelleher, Tarbert. Promoter’s Prize Helen Ambrose The jackpot next week will be E11,200 and the draw will be held at Barrett’s bar in Glin Sunday night next 22nd. January. AGM: Gerald Griffin’s GAA club held their AGM in the clubhouse Wednesday night of last week. The report will be in this paper next week. SYMPATHY: Gerald Griffin’s GAA club would like to offer sincere sympathy to the families who suffered bereavements recently. Sincere sympathy to Bridie Griffin and family Riverside Loughill on the sudden unexpected death of her husband Pete last week, sincere sympathy also to Pete’s sister Maureen Kennelly and family Kilteery Loughill. Sincere sympathy to Peg O’connor and family Knocknaboula on the death of her sister Josie Stack Shanagolden and sincere sympathy also to Mrs Stack’s granddaughter Rhoda Beehan, Kilteery, Loughill. Sincere sympathy to Anthony Shine and family Finnoe Ballyhahill on the death of his brother Brendan recently. Sincere sympathy to Ita Mullane and family Knockdown Arms on the death of her uncle Michael Fitzgerald Ballyhahill. Sincere sympathy to Theresa Hayes and family Ballyhahill on the death of her sister in Naas last weekend. Sincere sympathy to John Cregan the Village Ballyhahill on the death of his aunt in Limerick last week. May their souls rest in peace Amen.