BALLYDONOGHUE LISSELTON
BALLYDONOGHUE CHURCH
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Ballydonoghue Church is closed at the moment and will remain that way at least until July 20th. However, weekly church envelopes can be placed in the Presbytery letterbox at any time as can the Spring Station and Easter (purple) envelopes. Thanks to those who have already sent in their envelopes.
FACE MASKS COVID -19
Anyone requiring face masks can contact Jacinta on 086 170 2409 for cost, colours available etc. Also, the Gardai are available for any support you may need due to the ongoing public health alert. Contact Listowel on 06821000/50820 or Ballybunion on 068 27104.
BPM
The BPM committee invite anyone who would like to write a tribute to a loved one who passed away during the past year to do so as soon as possible, include a photo if desired. All entries for all Competitions, the Maurice Walsh Creative Writing, Johnnie Bambury Poetry, Marie Kennelly Photographic as well as entries for all levels of School competitions should be e-mailed to magazine@ballydonoghue.net or post to Lisselton Post Office.
Photographs of family occasions, both current and past, are very welcome. Include as much detail as possible with them. Confirmation or old School photos from Lisselton School 1938 - 1942 are of particular interest to the committee.
The Magazine is compiling a list of Sounds and Smells that you no longer experience, also images of the oldest thing in your house and a short description of its origin.
Finally, you might consider sharing old baking recipes, which may have been passed down from one generation to the next.
DEATHS
There was an air of gloom in the parish and surrounding areas on Thursday last as news filtered through of the death Peggy Williams (nee Moriarty), Tullamore. Peggy had fought hard to overcome her illness. Sympathy is extended to her husband, Mattie, her son, John, daughters, Patricia, Siobhan and Martina, her sisters, Maureen and Bridie, brothers, Thomas, Mike and Sonny, to their extended families, her step-children, her neighbours and large circle of friends. There was a very large Guard of Honour by her neighbours and friends at, both Ballydonoghue Church and St John Paul II Cemetery, Listowel. Peggy was predeceased by her parents, Martin and Hannah, her husband, Patsy (Walsh), brothers, Jeremiah, Joe and Eugene, sisters, Noreen and Bessie, stepdaughter, Siobhan.
Sympathy is extended to Martin and Tanya Behan and family, Mairead and Colm Garvey and family, Ballyegan on the death of their uncle, Tom Stack, Ennis and late of Moyvane.
May they rest in peace.
Newsletters: Copies of the newsletter are available at the Post Office and local shops. You can also view it online by logging into Causeway/Ballyduff Diocese of Kerry.
Weekly Envelopes and Trocaire Collection: These can be dropped in the letter box at the Parish Office or the Post OfficeParish Office: Tuesday to Friday each week from 10.30am 1.00pm. Phone (066)7148404 CHY4 CERTS: have now been sent out for the 2019 returns. Please sign and return as soon as possible. Remember you have nothing to fear by returning these certs as we have all records kept and they are correct. The income is vital to the upkeep to our two churches especially this year. Opening of Churches for private prayer: The Church will re-open from this Wednesday May 20th from 10.30am to 5.30pm under strict guidelines. Please wear gloves and use the hand sanitizer as you enter and leave the Church. Social distancing must be strictly adhered to. Masses for the week:Wednesday 10.00am Private Intention - followed by Rosary Thursday 10.00am Special Intention - followed by Rosary
Friday 7.30pm Kathleen Joy 1st Anniversary - followed by Rosary Saturday 6.30pm Mass in Causeway (Causeway Webcam) Sunday 11.00am Mass in Ballyduff Mary and Henry Marganice and deceased members of the Kilgannon family
All the above Masses may be viewed on the SS Peter’s and Paul’s Church webcam or listen on your Parish Radio. The Parish Newsletter may be downloaded from the Diocese of Kerry website.TIDY TOWNS:The trees that were planted in January at the Rattoo bend are coming into leaf. They will be a lovely feature at the entrance to the village to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Please follow us on Facebook-( Tidy Towns) for up to date pictures, posts and activities.
NEWS FROM BUDS
Bud’s Meals on Wheels Service and Community Cafe. We are often asked who supports our Meals on Wheels and Community cafe?
We are a non profit organisation and all our funds raised from the dinners we deliver goes towards the running costs. Example: Gas, Electricity, staffing, the purchasing of disposable food containers, dinner plates, gloves, aprons, masks, food, vegetables, meat costs and cleaning materials etc. Fuel for Vans, Insurance Tax, DOE, Servicing and Tyres. The support of Volunteers and CE Workers.2 years ago a company sponsored fuel for one year for one of our vans.
Again this year a bakery has started making treats one day a week for our Meals and Wheels clients. Both of these supports make a huge difference.
If anyone is interest in sponsoring any part of this important service please contact us Katie (066)7148883 and Nora (087)8122437. Bud’s Centre is open from 9.00am 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Main door open for Takeaway meals, Face Masks, Information Forms and Activity Packs. Washable cotton Face masks, made by Eileen, are available please ring Katie on (066)7148883 or call in to Bud’s.
KERRY HOSPICE
Any Kerry Hospice Foundation Fundraising events will continue to be postponed for the month of May and June and this sadly includes the National Sunflower Days. We have joined forces with another 25 Hospices around Ireland to Come Together For Hospice. All of us together are setting up a national fundraising drive in which Marty Morrisseyis behind and all that is raised in each County stays there. Click on Togetherforhospice.ie for more information.
COISTE NA NÓG
Down Memory Lane:2015: The Under-11 hurling team was one of the few who had a competitive game this week, facing Lixnaw in a real cracker in the Ballyduff top pitch on Friday evening. The home side came away with a twopoint win in a 12 goal shootout. It was clear to all in attendance that this rivalry will last for some years to come. On Sunday, the Under-16s had a dual sport friendly against Limerick side, Kilteely. After separate games of both hurling and football, Ballyduff managed to run up a higher overall score while demonstrating the strength of the club in both codes.
2018: The U12s had a busy weekend with games in both codes. They played Lixnaw away on Friday night, both sides played some great hurling and the halftime score of 1 - 5 to 1 - 4 showed how evenly match the two sides were, however Ballyduff kicked it up a notch in the second half and the final score was 3 - 14 to 2 - 7 in favour of Ballyduff. The U14s started their week on a good note when they travelled to Na Gael on Monday and despite missing some players due to injury, they managed to draw with the home side.
They faced Knock/Brosna/Duagh at home on Wednesday night in the League semi-final. This was a hard battle against tough opponents, and unfortunately it was Knock/Brosna/Duagh that progressed to the final. Special thanks to everyone that supported the Feile bucket collection on Saturday, and all the parents, players and mentors that gave up their time to do the collection. to the U16 hurlers and their mentors that won their League final against Ballyheigue on Tuesday night. Ballyduff had scored 0 - 6 before Ballyheigue responded and at half-time the score was 0 - 10 to 0 - 4, with Dylan Moriarty showing his usual free-taking accuracy. A late rally from Ballyheigue made for a tense closing to the game, but Ballyduff managed to hold on and secure the victory.
2019: The U11s are showing that they are a force to be reckoned with at this level with a comprehensive win over Lixnaw this week. The U12 footballers got their Division 3 County League campaign off to a good start on Sunday in John Mitchells. Both players and mentors knew that this was going to be a tougher assignment but both teams were more than capable of holding their own at this level and put in a great performance for the U12s to win on a score line of 3 - 16 to 4 - 9 and for the U11s to win 5 - 16 to 3 5.
The U14 hurlers were out on Tuesday night against Lixnaw in the county league. This group is still gathering momentum from their Feile win and Tuesday night was no exception winning on a score line of 6 - 11 to 0 - 3. There was no rest for the majority of this group as they were out again on Wednesday night in the Division 5 County League Final against An Gaeltacht. It really was a game of two halves with Ballyduff dominating the first half and going into halftime with a comfortable lead over their opponents.
However, the second half was a different affair with An Gaeltacht finding their feet and coming back to within striking distance. However the Ballyduff boys didn’t panic and were victorious at the final whistle on a score of 5 - 11 to 1 17.
A LOCKDOWN THOUGHT
LIFE is too short to stress, argue or worry. Stay positive, be humble, count your blessings, embrace the lessons. Cherish the people who support you and love you for who you are.