COUNTYWIDE
BALLYBUNION
CONDOLENCES
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Marie McEnery (nee McNamara) Dromin House, Ballybunion, Francis (Frank) Murphy Sandhill Park, Kathleen Daly (née Cooke) Gurtcreen Listowel and formally Ahafona & Nora Finnegan (née O’Connor) of Kenmare and formally Church Road. May they Rest in Peace.
80’S NIGHT
The ballroom of the Cliff House Hotel or Sally’s Nightclub fundraiser for the Ballybunion Arts Festival which takes place in July, the organisers have organised a night Back to Sally’s this Saturday 20th April. Tickets are €20 but €10 if you’re in an 80’s outfit. Tickets are on sale at eventbrite.ie and at Beach Hive in Ballybunion and the Listowel Arms Hotel.
MOYA
The 7th MOYA Festival will take place this May Bank Holiday Weekend. On Sunday there will be a huge market, the playground will host a Drumming Extravaganza, Bouncy Castles and other stalls including the Sea Rescue, SERA Husky and much more. All details for this year’s festival are on social media and through the MOYA website: www.moyaballybunion.ie
BREAST CANCER CYCLE
A 60km Fundraising cycle will take place on Sunday May 5th. All proceeds in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. Cycle starts and finishes at Ballybunion health and Leisure centre. Registration on the day is €30 from 8am, Start time for cycle is at 9am, and everyone is welcome to attend. The route starts in Ballybunion, Listowel, Tarbert, Ballylongford and Asdee and back to Ballybunion
FREE ELECTRICAL AND BATTERY RECYCLING
ERP in conjunction with Kerry County Council will be hosting an Electrical Recycling Event on Saturday 18th May From 10am to 4pm, at Cahill’s SuperValu Car Park. Any item that has a plug on it or batteries in it will be accepted. Come early to avoid disappointment.
ST JOSEPH’S SECONDARY SCHOOL REUNION
The class of 1974 (including all those who travelled any of the journey 1969-1974) are invited to a reunion on 28th June in Cliff House Hotel. If interested please contact Carmel 087-4419962 or Martina 086-8365932. Numbers will be required by June 14th. Looking forward to seeing as many as possible on the night.
CASHEN VALE BOXING
The Cashen Vale Boxing Club is back to its winning ways since returning to its new Gym in Ballybunion. Brooklyn Quilligan’s recent National Boxing Title brings the Club’s total to an impressive 17 titles since its inception in 1996. We are all proud of these achievements and look forward to more successes to come. Regular training is still held most nights. The Cashen Vale Boxing Club is now based at the Tower Centre on Sandhill Road in Ballybunion, with entrance via Sandhill Park. Experienced and dedicated coaches Maurice Falvey and Patrick O Brien will ensure you get the most out of your boxing training. To find out more information on training times or if you have any questions, please contact either Maurice Falvey on 083-1272251, or Patrick O Brien on 089-4132531.
UKRAINE FAMILY LOOKING FOR A HOUSE
We are a family from Ukraine, from the Donetsk region. We are looking for housing under the ARP program in counties Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Galway or elsewhere. My name is Liuba, I am 32 years old. I came to Ireland with my mother (69 years old) and my beautiful daughter (1 year 9 months). We are friendly, clean, and without bad habits. We don’t have a car, so we are looking for housing in the city. We currently live in Ballybunion, County Kerry. We will be glad to receive any help, thank you. WatsApp, Telegram, Viber - +380996709257, Tel. 0851953371. (Please answer by text.)
BALLYBUNION LIBRARY
Check out our website www. kerrylibrary.ie for the many services on offer with free membership of Kerry Library. Online Services Apps: Borrow box - offers thousands of e-books and audio books for all ages. Libby- interactive digital magazines. Transparent Language -- online language learning courses. Universal Class -- online education courses. There are also many services for schools available online. Computer, Wi-Fi, printing and study facilities are available. Opening Hours: TuesSat Inc. from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm. ballybunion@kerrycoco.ie
MEALS ON WHEELS
The Ballybunion meals on wheels service will be delivered 3 days a week, meals will be delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Anyone wishing to avail of delivery please contact Eileen Fogarty on 086 2234 965 or Con McCarthy on 087 418 4241. The areas covered are Ballybunion, Lisselton, Asdee and Ballylongford. The dinner will be delivered to your door by one of the men at the cost of €7 per meal.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Scoil Íosagáin’s Parents Association will hold several clothes collections throughout the year.
Clothes can be dropped to the front door of the school at any time during the school year, during school hours Monday to Friday only. Reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains. A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success. Please do not leave bags at the school gates.
BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Weekly meetings are held in the old convent, Doon road every Wednesday. New members are always welcome to join our activities. Creative writing, theatre visits, day trips, invited speakers, yoga and most of all good company. You can contact Pat Buckley on 086 3561 615.
BALLYDUFF
LOTTO DRAW
The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Ballyduff Community Games Committee Lotto Draw for Tuesday April 9th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 13, 19 and 23 and the Bonus number was 2. There was no winner of the €13,900 Jackpot or the €400 Match 3 prize. The €20 consolation prizes were won by Kieran Condon, Online; Eva James, Addergown and Mary O’Flaherty, Ballyheigue. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms. Tickets cost €2.50 each and are available at the local shops and businesses and from members of the promoting Clubs. Remember “If you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto online at www.ballyduffgaa.com.
BALLYDUFF GAA
U15 FOOTBALL: For the fourth time in six days a Ballyduff team had to travel to the opposite end of the county to play a game. After trips to Kenmare, Waterville, Glenflesk in recent days this time it was onto Rathmore for our u15 footballers who travelled to take on the home team in a Round 2 clash in the County League.
The second half saw our lads extend their lead to win on a score line of Ballyduff 3 6 Rathmore 2 8. Thanks to the parents for making the long journey. Another sporting game despite the conditions and well handled by the Referee on duty.
FÉILE HURLING:
The 2023 Lee Strand Féile na Gael hurling final between Ballyduff and Crotta ranks as one of the greatest ever in the history of the competition. Ballyduff went into the game without a number of key players but playing with the breeze they raced into an early lead. After eight minutes they found themselves 3 1 to 1 0 in front. Crotta found their rhythm and hit three unanswered points before Ballyduff raised the white flag again. Crotta rallied once more and sent over four points in as many minutes leaving just the slightest of margins between the two teams at halftime 3 2 to 1 7.
Ballyduff started the second half with great heart and were 4 8 to 1-10 in front at the three quarter mark. They went on to win 5-9 to 3-13. Inspired by their management team of William and Pakie Quinlan, John Hennessy and Joe Roberts, the team played with passion and showed great pride in their club jersey. Thanks also to referee Eugene Stack who officiated the game effectively. We look forward to next weekend’s Division 2 Féile Final against Kilmoyley.
SENIOR HURLING: A great game of hurling, played in greasy conditions in Ballyduff on Friday evening, ended up in a good five point win for the home team. The first half was nip and tuck, with Kilmoyley leading most of the way, until Ballyduff rattled off 3 late points to lead by 2 at half-time. Two points by Padraig Boyle in the first half were worthy of an All-Ireland final.
Ballyduff stood firm in the second half and closed out the game with two fantastic long range points. It was great to see the young lads stepping up, particularly Anthony Kavanagh and Aaron White in the fullback line. The future looks bright.
CHURCH NEWS
Masses for the week: Wednesday 10.00am Private Intention Thursday 10.00am Special Intention Friday No Mass Saturday 6.30pm Noreen, Jimmy, Joe and Tom Pierce; Marian Pierce Wallace; Catherine Houlihan; Mary B Supple and deceased members of the Supple family.
Sunday 11.00am Mass in Causeway. Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday 6.30pm Richard Casey/Teddy O’Sullivan/Martina O’Mahony Reader: Saturday 6.30pm Daniel O’Mahony Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am 11.30am
Diocesan Collection: This weekend April 20th/21st
Peter’s Pence Clothes Collection: Ballyduff National School is holding a Clothes Collection on this Thursday April 18th. All clothes items, shoes, bags and belts can be recycled. No electrical goods. Contact the school for further information on (066)7131496.
Tralee Lions Club: Table Quiz: On this Thursday 18th April in the Klub, Strand Road, Tralee at 8.00pm. This is a Fundraiser towards a new bus for St. Ita’s and
St. Joseph’s School, Balloonagh, Tralee. If you wish to donate, call (066)7125237.
Youth Week: The Diocese of Kerry is delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of Youth Week from April 20th 26th.
Poor Clares in Carlow: invite women from 22 to 40 years for a cuppa and a chat to find out more about our life on Saturday May 4th from 2.30pm 4.30pm. If interested please contact us before the event at poorclaresvoc@gmail.com
DEATH
The death took place of Marie O’Connor, (née Kirby), Sleaveen, Ballyduff and late of Deerindaffe, Duagh. Her remains reposed at Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff. Marie’s Requiem was celebrated at SS Peter’s and Paul’s Church, Ballyduff and burial was in Rahela Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the above deceased.
A THOUGHT
‘‘If you don’t have time for things that matter then stop doing things that don’t.’’
BALLYHEIGUE
GAA LOTTO
Ballyheigue GAA lotto draw was held at the GAA Clubroom last Tuesday the 9th April 2024. The winning numbers were 2, 3, 10, 16. There was no winner of the jackpot. The quick pick winners are € 50 Michael Burkett € 25 Ann Lee and Fiona Colgan. Next week the jackpot is € 1,650. Ballyheigue GAA lotto is now available online on PLAY.CLUBFORCE.COM. The online system will give the subscriber a number of play options. Thank you for your support.
SENIOR HURLING
Ballyheigue Senior Hurling team were due to play St.Brendans last Friday evening. The game was postponed due to the fact that the pitches were un- playable due to all the recent heavy rainfall.
Senior Hurling Fixtures: Ballyheigue B are due to play St.Brendans C this Wednesday evening at Ardfert venue. Game to start at 7pm. Ballyheigue Senior Hurling team are due to play Kilmoyley this Friday evening 19th April in the County Senior Hurling league at John Joe O’Sullivan
Park, Ballyheigue. Start time 7pm
FEILE UNDER 15 HURLING
Ballyheigue under 15 team played Abbeydorney in the Division 1 semi final of Feile na nGael last Saturday evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park, Ballyheigue. The local boys were winners on a score of Ballyheigue 4. 6 Abbeydorney 0. 11. The team has qualified for the final against Tralee Parnells and the game will be played at Abbeydorney next Saturday April 20th at 6.45pm. The game will be preceded by the division 2 final at 5pm between Ballyduff and Kilmoyley.
NOTICE PUBLIC TOILETS
Ballyheigue Public toilets are closed from Monday the 15th of April for four weeks to facilitate upgrade works.
TROCÁIRE:
If you wish to contribute to Trocáire please return as soon as possible the purple Trocáire envelope dated 7th April in your box of envelopes. There is also a limited number of boxes available in the Church if you would rather contribute that way.
SLIP TO SHORE SWIM
The Slip to Shore is an annual 2km Open Water Swim from Dromatoor Pier to Ballyheigue Beach which kicks off the Ballyheigue Summer FestivalThe 2024 Slip to Shore Swim takes place on Sunday 30th June at 3pm. To take part in the swim you must pre-register on Ballyheigue Summerfest facebook page.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (Golden Jubilee) Aug 29th -Sept 3 rd, 2024, led by Bishop Ray Browne. Flights from Kerry airport to Lourdes Airport. Five nights full board in 4* Hotel Eliseo, Lourdes, cost € 925.00 bookings pilgrimage@dioceseofkerry.ie or Nora Fealey c/o Castleisland Parish office, Castleisland. Please see the Church notice board also.
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION (BALLYHEIGUE BRANCH)
The Good Friday walk raised a total of €1,720 this year. The group would like to thank most sincerely the volunteer collectors and the people who contributed so generously to this worthy cause.
Slí Bhréanainn Brendan’s Way On Saturday 11th May our parish community will celebrate, with others, the Launch of this route, with a Presentation in the Community Centre at 11.00am, followed by a thoughtful Walk on the beach front. A truly historic Event. Everyone is welcome.
TRALEE LIONS CLUB
Tralee Lions Club are running a Table Quiz on Thursday, 18th April in The Klub, Strand Road to contribute towards a new bus for St Ita’s and St. Joseph’s School, Balloonagh, Tralee. Starts at 8pm and all are welcome. If you wish to make a donation you can contact the school on 0667125237. Thank you for your continuing support
RECOVERY HAVEN
The Kerry Choral Union Spring Concert in aid of Recovery Haven, in St. Brendan’s Church, Rock Street, Tralee is on Sunday the 21st April at 7:30pm. Tickets are €10 each and are available on the door.