BALLYHEIGUE
COURSING LOTTO
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 26th Nov in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 3-6-7-11, Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Colm Evans, C/o White Sands. The €25 winners were Rose Barrett, C/o Christina, Adrian Griffin C/o Macs and Garry Kenny, C/o Macs. Jackpot next week €10,650.
BADMINTON
Ballyheigue Badminton Club had lots of members competing in County competitions in the last few weeks. The November Handicaps saw Josie Gilbert and partner win the div 4 mixed against Kevin O’Mahony and partner 21 19 in the third set. The following weekend we had Adrian Kenny win div. 5 plate and John McDonnell runner up in div. 4 plate.
Our juveniles were also in action in Killarney where Sean Flahive and Muiris Harty bought home gold medals in the under 11 and 15 respectively. Also Aishling Harty and Oisin O’Regan received silver medals in their respective grades.
Last weekend was the Knockout Cups team event for all grades. Again our Ballyheigue team was to the fore in winning the div 4 with Listowel as runners up. Team was Colm Griffin, Colum Carroll, John McDonnell, Kevin O’Mahony, Kathleen Gilbride, Josie Gilbert and guest player Susanne O’Connell.
We have four different league teams competing in the Co. Leagues at the moment all doing well.
Club nights continue Mondays and Thursdays from 8.30 and juveniles [12 to 18] on Wednesdays at 7pm. New members welcome.
SENIOR-CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Ballyheigue Senior-Citizens Christmas Party will take place in the White Sands Hotel on Sunday 16th December at 2pm. All welcome.
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BINGO
Come along on Thursday 6th December to the Community Centre at 8.30pm. Lots of prizes! And everyone welcome.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR:
This will take place in the Community Centre on 9th December, with ‘SANTA’ arriving at 6.00pm, so be on time to meet him.
FIRST-FRIDAY COMMUNION CALLS
Communion calls to the elderly will take place on Thursday 6th December and Friday 7th December beginning at 1.30pm. Please inform relatives and friends.
Please note next Saturday 8th December is the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception and is a Holyday of Obligation. Vigil Mass Friday at 8.00pm and on Saturday morning at 10.00am.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
The local conference will hold the Annual Appeal Church Gate Collection at all masses this week-end Sat.8th and Sun. 9th December. This collection enables us to help those in our community who need assistance by way of food, fuel, bills, education etc. throughout the year. Your generosity will also make a real difference to local families in need this Christmas.
COLLECTION THANKS
ENABLE IRELAND (Kerry Services) would like to thank parishioners for supporting our recent Church Gate collection. The total raised was €135.11. Many thanks for your support.