COUNTYWIDE
BALLYHEIGUE
GAA LOTTO
Ballyheigue GAA lotto draw was held at the GAA Clubroom last Tuesday the 14th May 2024. The winning numbers were 3, 5, 7, 9. There was no winner of the jackpot. The quick pick winners are € 50 Brendan Hehir € 25 Mossie Harty and Sean and Mary Higgins. Next week the jackpot is € 1,900. 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 RESULTS
Ballyheigue senior team played the final round of the County Senior hurling league last Friday evening. They were defeated in both games. They travelled to Tom Healy Park to play the hosts Abbeydorney. It was a competitive game up to the last quarter when Abbeydorney took control winning on the score 4 22 to 0. 15. Ballyheigue were at home to Crotta O’Neills last Wednesday evening in a division 2 County Hurling league fixture. This was a very competitive game with Crotta winning out on a final score of Crotta 2. 21 Ballyheigue 2. 18.
KERRY HURLING
The senior team travelled to Tullamore to play Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup in what was effectively a semi final. The home team were worthy winners based on a very strong second half performance. The final score was Offaly 3. 24 to Kerry 0. 15.
Kerry under 14 team took part in an inter county tournament at the weekend. Well done to the Ballyheigue boys Ben O’Connor, Shay Barrett, Jason Gaynor, Conor Slattery, Stephen Harty and Noah O’Sullivan.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of Pat Guerin Tiershanahan, Ballyheigue who passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family suddenly on May 12th 2024. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his heart-broken wife Peggy, daughters Sandra and Marie, sons Niall and JJ, his grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his brother Neilie, sisters Kathleen and Bridie May, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Predeceased by his Parents Nelius and Mary, daughter Patricia and grandaughter Baby Shauna, brothers John Joe and Brendan and sister Theresa. May he rest in peace.
BALLYHEIGUE DIOCESAN EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Reminder: Retreat this year at Our Lady’s and St Brendan’s Tralee on Friday 31st May 2024. Presenters: Fr. Jim Lenihan/ Deacon Thady O’Connor. Mass Celebrant Bishop Ray. See Poster on notice board for details. Bookings: Margaret 087 297 6304: Breda 087674230
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.
MASS AT TOBAR NA SÚL.
Mass at Tobar na Sú,. Glendahalan will take place on Tuesday 4th June at 7.30pm.
BALLYHEIGUE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The AGM of Ballyheigue Social Economy Enterprises CLG. (Ballyheigue Community Centre) will be held in Ballyheigue Community Centre, Sandhills rd. Ballyheigue, on Wednesday June 5th 2024 at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
THE PRIORY INSTITUTE
The Priory Institute Theology Open Day, is this for you? The Priory Institute provides online Theology courses to degree level. Attend Saturday lectures in Tallaght or from the comfort of your own home. Check prioryinstitute.com to find out more about the Open Day on Saturday 25th May see .https://prioryinstitute. com/events/open-day-saturdaymay-25
https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/memory-wellness-information-event-tickets-860788982017Or call/email Deirdre on 087-1880808 / deirdre. kearin@hse.ie
ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY
Join thousands of people from around Ireland for the All Ireland Rosary Rally on June 1st at Knock. The day begins at 9.30am with a Conference in St. John’s Centre. Then there is a chance to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland in St John Centre from 11.30am. The keynote speaker, Mother Adela Galindo, is coming from Miami, Florida, and she will speak in the Basilica at 1pm. The Stations of the Cross will be outside from 2pm, followed by the Rosary procession. Mass will commence at 3pm in the Basilica and will include the anointing of the sick. There will also be rosary and scapular making workshops in the marquee. Over 50 buses are going from around Ireland. See www.allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details.
BALLYLONGFORD
BALLYLONGFORD ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
Will hold their AGM on Tuesday 11th June at 8pm in the Parish Hall. Nominations and motions to be submitted no later than June 4th, to Cathy McEnery on 086 3517 904 or by emailing carrigkat@gmail. com.
BALLYLONGFORD MARIAN GROTTO
We would like to thank everyone who attended our annual May procession.
The weather was good to us and it was very well attended.
We would like to offer a special word of thanks to the following people:
Fr Michael Hussey celebrated a lovely mass in such a beautiful setting. He was assisted by Padraig O’Conchubhair.
Patricia Pierce (from the CE Scheme) did a wonderful job of cleaning the procession route from the Church Yard to the Grotto, and also painted the altar at the Grotto.
Martin Donovan and Micheal Dennehy gave the grotto a new coat of paint, with the statue of Bernadette given special attention by Mary Finucane.
Our Lady’s halo was renewed by the hand of Sean Lynch.
Noreen Kennelly provided the beautiful flowers arranged on the altar.
Ann Lanigan and Margaret Dennehy took care of the statue of our Lady of Fatima.
Tom Kennedy generously provided a figure of Christ imported from Italy to place on the cross that was created by Brian Hackett, taking his inspiration from our historic Lislaughtin Cross. This cross accompanied our Lady was carried by Sean Og and Tomas Lynch. John O’Shea, John O’Sullivan, Rory Dennehy and Michael Horgan carried the statue of our Lady from the church to the grotto.
Paul Mulvihill and Mikey Carrig, took care of seating and stewarding on the night.
The choir was represented by Karina, Bridie Enright, Beatrice Carmody.
At the end of the mass, Fr Hussey gave a short talk on the history of the grotto.
Representing Asdee Mary Keane gave a beautiful rendition of the ballad The Village of Asdee.
And last, but never least, Karina O’Donoghue and Dierdre Finucane were on hand to make sure that everyone followed orders!
We would also like to invite you all to a rosary in memory of all those involved in the creation of the grotto and deceased parishioners. Following the rosary, an historic talk will be given concerning those who built the grotto and celebrated its opening. The venue is the grotto itself, on the evening of Friday 24th May at 7pm. Everybody welcome!
LISLAUGHTIN ABBEY COMMITTEE AGM
The AGM of the Lislaughtin Cemetery Committee will be held on Wednesday May 22nd 2024 at 8.30pm sharp. All are welcome to attend.
LISLAUGHTIN ABBEY CLEANUP
Don’t forget our yellow ribbons at the Abbey! If you can take care of any of the graves marked with a yellow ribbon it would make a big difference. Any weeds and refuse collected can be bagged or left on the grave and we will arrange disposal. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or message on 0879308223 or email lislaughtinabbey@gmail.com
THE YOGA ROOM
“Traditional and complementary medicine is an important and often underestimated health resource with many applications, especially in the prevention and management of lifestyle-related chronic diseases, and in meeting the health needs of our populations.” WHO global report 2019.
I am delighted to be able to offer personal complementary therapy treatments at the Parish Hall, including 60 minutes Reiki or 60 minutes Rahanni celestial healing, or a combination of both from €60. Please call Elisha to discuss which of these energy modality treatment plans will best suit you individually to work alongside your conventional therapies.
Join us at the Parish Hall at 7pm on Tuesdays for our regular yoga class, or at 7pm on Thursday for chair yoga. All classes are beginner friendly. Booking is essential as places are limited. We also offer creative mindfulness & Rainbow Yoga for children 5-12 years and also for Teens aged 13-17 years.
“These classes are designed to support children develop self compassion, confidence build self esteem and resilience”
For information and booking please call Elisha on 087 343 5231
TFI LOCAL LINK
Route 274 daily return service from Tarbert to Tralee. For information, call (066) 714 7002 or visit https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/ballylongford/
BALLYLONGFORD NOTES
The notes are there for the benefit of the community so make sure you submit your notices, events etc. If you would like to include something in our weekly notes, please email ballylongfordnotes@ gmail.com or phone/WhatsApp 087 930 8223. If you have trouble with electronic submissions, please call me on the above number.
Please note: Deadline for submission is 8pm Sunday.
BALLYMAC
LOTTO
On Monday 13th May, the Lotto draw took place live from the clubrooms with Cat McGuillicuddy, Tina Donnelly O’Connor and helpers. Sean Hennessy was on camera.
The Healthy Club committee is holding a Childline Breakfast at 12noon next Sunday 19th May (after Academy). The numbers drawn were: 7, 11, 18, 21. There was no winner of this week’s Jackpot of €7,700.
Congratulations to the lucky dip winners this week: €30 Pat McCarthy, Caherciveen (Q.P) €20 Anna Marie Griffin, (Q.P) €20 John Moriarty, Knockavinane, c/o Gene O’Keeffe. Next Jackpot is €7,800 and the draw will take place on Monday 20th May 2024. Play Ball Lotto Ticket sales close at 6 pm sharp online. Tickets can be purchased online or from our regular sellers Paula Silles and Maureen O Shea.
BROSNA
REST IN PEACE
The Parish said farewell to Mrs Carroll last week. A lovely lady who is remembered for her gentleness and elegance. Always beautifully dressed, a woman who never aged in looks or attitude. You will be sadly missed by your family, friends and neighbours. May you rest in peace.
GAA UPDATES
Brosna had a lively, fast paced encounter with Moyvane on Saturday. On a still evening, with the sun creeping towards Ballyb, Brosna met the Moyvane force on their home sod. The scoring was low but the speed and intensity was high. A lot of wides by both sides gave little reward for much effort. Brosna came out the victors with the most tantalizing of margins 3 points although the last 5 minutes it could have gone to a draw. Notables scorers on the night Adam Barry, Paul Walsh, Danny Moriarty. Maurice Lane is living up to his reputation at under age level too with fine scores. A quality point from David Horan too who’s not afraid of hard work in defence. Roll on, Brosna.
COMMUNION
First Holy Communion on Saturday 18th May in the Church of the Assumption, Knockaclarig. Special mention to Class teacher, Ms. Charlotte Collins who prepared the children with the help of SNA Ms Deirdre Collins. The wonderful pupils in 2nd Class: Denis Curtin, Aoife Horgan, Conor Cahill, Shauna Walsh, Aaron Collins, Shane Collins and Makayla Fleming. Fr. Martin played an important role in preparing the children. They had a monthly mass in Knockaclarig where the children and their parents participated. Fr. Martin also visited the class regularly and attended rehearsals. Not forgetting Catherine Nash who adds so much to the celebrations with music and singing. Well done Principal, Ms Siobhan Lenihan for executive supervision of the entire process.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
We take comfort in known quantities. It’s why we love to check the weather before we go to paint a gate. It creates a sense of safety and preparedness. But this desire for accurate prediction can result in stress, relationship drama and unhappiness when we apply this metric to our fellow humans. When we think we know someone, we box them into a place where we expect them to act or speak in a specific way. It’s how we cope with demanding family members or coworkers. We enter into each encounter with them absolutely sure of how they will act. But once we’ve boxed them in we remove the possibility that they may change their approach. Remember whatever made them wonderful or tricky can change. Try to suspend any fixed notions about who a person is. Leave room for them to surprise you with kindness or space for them to have a bad day.
It’s the latitude we would hope to receive ourselves. Embrace with gentleness and understanding the changes in others and within ourselves.
DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES
ANNUAL SPORTS EVENING
Last Monday evening our annual sports evening was held, the weather held off for a long period with just one shower bringing a beautiful rainbow over Duagh field. There was great talent on the night and some serious contested races and events.
Thanks to all our volunteers on the night: Andy Keane for lining the pitch, Neilus Collins, Derry Buckley, Geraldine McNamara Liz Twomey, Sheila Cahill, Leslie Moloney, Jason Harte, Terrence McMahon. Youth volunteers Caoimhe and Aoibhínn Harte. Special thanks to Caoilinn Harte and Anna Troude who informed each class promoting our annual sports evening, for doing MC and medal presentations. Training will be organised for those who have qualified for Castleisland on 22nd or 23rd of June. We will be in touch. Thanks to all the parents for supporting the children running tonight and encouraging them. Thanks to Duagh Gaa for the use of the pitch. Thanks to Mike Buckley for having everything ready when we arrived at Duagh Gaa pitch.