BALLYHEIGUE
ST. JOSEPH’S N.S.
St. Joseph’s N.S. Bouleenshere would like to thank everyone who supported our annual Quiz night in Flahive’s Bar last Friday night. The Parent’s Council organised another hugely successful evening which everyone enjoyed. Despite the inclement weather we had a full house for our fundraising quiz.
M. C. on the night, Kevin Fay, ensured all went smoothly and we want to thank him for making sure that everyone enjoyed the event. Thanks to Breda Cronin who set the questions and had a tie breaker round at the ready to separate the teams at the end. We would like to thank most sincerely all the people who gave spot prizes for our raffle. There were over 20 spot prizes given out on the night which ensured that most tables went home with something.
Congratulations to the winning team of Marie O’Mahony, Trish O’Brien, Richard O’Mahony and Mikey O’Halloran who claimed the €100 Table Prize most kindly donated by Patrick Flahive.
Events like this ensure that The Parents’ Council can subsidise outings and swimming classes for every child in our school. Míle Buiochas.
PARISH MISSION
A special thank you to all the people from near and far who came to Our Mission last weekend. A big thank you also to the many Parish groups who helped to make it such a special occasion for all of us. A donation on behalf of our Parish was presented to the Friars and they have promised to keep us in their prayers.
DECEASED OF PAST YEAR
On Friday 17th November at the 7.30pm Mass we will prayerfully remember all those who have died during the past year. Relatives are asked to collect a candle from members of the Liturgy Group at the front door on their way in. At the start of Mass the Priest will ask them to bring the candle to the Alter where it will be lit in remembrance of their loved one.
If would like to remember others who died since last November outside of the Parish, please hand in their names during the week to the Parish office. Please note also there is a letter box on the front door of the Presbytery for your convenience.
COURSING LOTTO
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 16th October in the Ballyheigue District Coursing Club Lotto: 11-26-2730. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Elaine Murphy, C/o Kitty. The €25 winners were: Tom Kelly, C/o Macs; Kitty Brennan and Evan, Ciara, Robyn, C/o Christina. Next week’s Jackpot €7,750.
VARIETY CONCERT:
Fundraising Variety Concert at the Parish Hall Ballylongford on Sunday 12th November, 2017, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Ticket €10 (including refreshments). Proceeds to Parish Hall Sound System. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
BEREAVEMENT:
Sincere sympathy is extended to Eileen O’Connor and family of Lislaughtin, Ballylongford on the sad passing of her Dad Thomas Hogan R.I.P. of Hogan’s Shop Main St, Glin, Co. Limerick who died peacefully on Thursday October 19th last. His remains lay in repose at the family home on Friday evening last with removal on Saturday morning to Glin Parish Church for 12 noon Requiem Mass interment took place afterwards in Kilfergus Cemetery Glin. May he rest in peace.
TIME CHANGE:
Don’t forget to put the Clocks back one hour on this coming Sunday Night October 29th. Summer time officially ends at 2am on Monday Morning 30th at 2am. So don’t forget to put the clocks back one hour before you go to bed.
CHURCH NOTICES:
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 28th October: Ciara O’Donoghue. Sunday 29th October: Aileen Wren. Eucharistic Ministers for October: Saturday Vigil 7pm: Michael Barrett, Margaret Flavin, Ann Fitzgerald, Sunday 10.30am: Tom Enright and Mary Prendergast. Church & Sanctuary: Breda Enright, Aileen Wren, Mary Burke and Mary Moroney Counters for October: Bernie Curtin, Paula Falvey, Eric O Neill. Altar Servers for October: Saturday 7.00pm: Katie Kennelly and Eimear O Shea. Sunday 10.30am: Dan O Neill, Nancy Dee.
LEGO WORKSHOP:
A Halloween LEGO Workshop will take place on Wednesday November 1st. between the hours of 1 and 3pm in Ballylongford Parish Hall. This workshop is suitable for boys & girls aged from 4-12yr olds. Fancy Dress is optional. Booking is essential. Contact Julia on 089 445 99 92.
SCOR NA NOG:
As we approach the autumn season many indoor activities kick into action. One of those being the Scor na nÓg competition, this is a very popular activity organised by the G.A.A. and the North Kerry Football District Board Finals are going ahead on Saturday November 11th next venue or time has not been decided. Any young person under the age of 17 can take part in any of the following disciplines. Balled Group, Solo Singing, Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Recitation/Story Telling, Novelty Sketch, Instrumental Music, Sean Nos, and Question Time. Any Boys or Girls interested in taking part or wish to find out more details should contact local Scor Officer Noel Fennell at 068 43108 for further details
O’CALLAGHAN MEMORIAL
The 2017 Bernard O’ Callaghan Memorial Senior Football Championship sponsored by McMunns Ballybunion is truly underway with four first round games decided in the past two weeks. Our own Senior Team unfortunately made their exit from the competition on Saturday afternoon last, when defending champions and neighbouring Club Ballydonoghue put an end to our aspirations for yet another year. But our Team despite being young accounted for themselves quiet well and were in the game right up to the last quarter, they will learn greatly from this and hopefully will go on to bigger and better things in the future. However looking back (and not being critical) over the Championship records, the Millennium year 2000 was the last time in which the club lifted the Eamon O’Donoghue Cup after defeating St Senans in Tarbert. Since then the Club has gone through its leanest period by not winning the competition since. The history books show that it took the Club 14 years to win their first title (1940). Fr Pat Creed R.I.P. was the Captain in 1953, when the Club won their 5th title, then there was a lull of another 14 years before the late Eamon O’Donoghue R.I.P. (in whose honour the cup is now named) brought the Cup back in 1968. That was the start of the glory years and the fabulous clashes of Bally/Tarbert who dominated during the early 70’s further titles in 1986 and 1993 placed Ballylongford on the top of the leader board with 14 titles on the history Roll of Honour considering that they also lost another 8 Finals during the late 50’s and 60’s. However, we look forward with great hope to 2018 when we may once again be back up there with the best. Well done to all concerned.
TARBERT BRIDEWELL:
Halloween Celebrations Puppet Show & Treats. 6.30pm.Dress up and come along. Fright Night in the Jail. Do you dare to enter. Scream & Roar. Oct 31st 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Entry €3. Tel 068 36500. No Weapons.
FERRY RANGERS:
Ferry Rangers Soccer Club are presently seeking Under 8 Boys and Girls to become part of their Under 8 Team for the coming season. Anyone interested can contact Tony Fennell at 086 8340475.
INCLUSION OF ITEMS:
If you wish to submit items for inclusion in the Weekly notes please note that all items must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday evening prior to publication. Email either estuaryprint@ eircom.net or estuarytrophies @ gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919. and above all Mary was a real family person. In recent times, she took easily to social media and Facebook friends loved her regular daily interactions. Mary will be sadly missed by everybody.
Sympathy is extended to her daughter Annette, her son in law Michael and grandchildren Aoife and Michael extended family, relatives and many friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
GRAND DRAW
Camp Community Council are currently holding a fundraising Grand Draw. To encourage you to purchase your ticket early, a monthly draw is held ongoing until the final Grand Draw which will take place on 21st December in Camp Old School. Even if you win in the monthly draw you will still be included in the final Grand Draw.
Tickets are available from members of Camp Community Council. Tickets are also on sale on line on facebook–Camp Community Council facebook page. Tickets are E10.00 each or 3 for E20.00. Top Prize E1000.00 and runner up prizes as follows One week stay for up to twelve people in house by Camp beach. Gold Fourball in Castlegregory Golf Club plus 4 course dinner in Ashes Restaurant, Camp. Golf Fourball plus 4 course lunch in The Brassiere, Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. Guided walk to top of Mount Brandon for up to 20 people.
CAMPFEST
Campfest had their annual gathering at The Railway Tavern last weekend. Despite the bad weather the event was even bigger than last year with VW and cars and campervans of all shapes and sizes converging on the Junction on Friday afternoon.
They were a bit disappointed that due to the high winds and wet weather they could not venture across Conor Pass as they did in previous years. Nonetheless they enjoyed the stay and the craic was mighty over the few days. And the 2 charities namely Pieta House and Pomegranite.ie were the beneficiaries of the auction on Saturday night and share in a prize fund of €2813.
The organisers wish to express their thanks to all who supported the event and to Ann and Mike O Neill and Mike and Bernadette Fitzgerald who opened their premises to them pver the entire weekend. Sunday 29th and Trad Session Monday 30th in Natterjacks at 8pm. Halloween Quiz Tuesday 31st and Family Bingo Wednesday 1st November also in Natterjacks at 8pm
GAA SOCIAL EVENT
Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday 18th November. Tickets: €30 can be obtained from Tara Cronin, Liz Ferriter, Brendan Hoare, Noel Fitzgerald and Sean Spillane
XMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL
Please pick up a leaflet in Spar, fill a wrapped shoebox with gifts to make a poor child’s Christmas one to remember. Filled shoeboxes to be dropped to Meánscoil Nua an Leith Triúgh (secondary school) by 1.15pm Wednesday 8th November. Contact: Transition Years 066 7139746
PUMPKIN CARVING
Castlegregory Community Council are sponsoring a Pumpkin Carving/Pumpkin Face Painting Contest for all ages for Halloween. Entry fee €1. Cash prizes for different age groups. Entries to be submitted by Saturday 28th October between 11am and 3pm in the Club Rooms. It would add a festive touch to the village if business would also put carved pumpkins and/or decorations in their windows. Thanks!
GOLF CLUB NOTES
Men’s Club: Sunday 22th October, Fermoyle Cup, 4 Ball Better Ball, 16 Holes, 1st Sean Spillane (16) & Ger Dowling (14) 37 pts., 2nd James Lynch (16) & Charlie Irwin (19) 37 pts., 3rd Eddie Hanafin (9) & Pat Mulcahy (15) 36 pts.
Wednesday Ladies: 18th October, 9 Hole Stableford, 1st Mary Moriarty (36) 17 pts.
Fixtures: Men’s Club: Sunday 29th October, Shotgun Start -Sign in 8.30 am.
Ladies Club: Friday 27th October, 18 Hole Stableford. 10 am Draw. Sunday 29th October, Shotgun Start -- Sign in 8.30 am.
Wednesday Ladies: 25th October, 9 Hole Stableford, Draw 10 am.
Seniors: Thursday 26th October, Senior Captain Billy Sheehan’s Prize, 9 Hole Stableford, Draw 9:45 am.
Saturday 28th October, The Kerryman Captains’ Challenge. Shotgun Start 10.30 am.
Notice of A.G.M.’s 2017: Ladies Club Friday October 27th at 8 pm. Men’s Club Friday November 3rd at 8 pm. Management Friday December 8th at 8 pm. Nominations and Motions must be lodged with the respective Honorary Secretaries 14 days in advance of these meetings. Results on 19th October: Ladies: 1st Avila Fitzgerald; 2nd Joan Moriarty
Interval: Catherine Dowd, Noreen Walsh
Gents: 1st Dieter Hockstrate; 2nd Martin Courtney
Interval: Thomas Michael Rohan
Mystery: Helen O Marcia Ganter
CHIROPODIST
Maunsell, Mahony,
Chiropodist will be in the Small Hall 1pm on 28th November. For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired on 087 787 1845.