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BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

View the Nationwide footage on RTE Player at http://www.rte.ie/news/player/nationwide/2015/0223/

NATIONWIDE: The beauty of Ballyheigue will be shown on National Television
next Monday night 23rd February at 7.00pm. During the recent visit by the
‘Nationwide’ team under the direction of Mary Kennedy aspects of parish
life were filmed. These included the sampling of the talents and the
traditions which make our parish such a special pace. We thank all who
were involved and the programme should be a pleasure to follow.

GAA SOCIAL: The Ballyheigue GAA Buffet Dance and Awards Night are to be
held in the White Sands Hotel next Saturday night 28th February at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost €20 and include a 4 course meal, with music to follow. Tickets
available from club members or at the door. Great night guaranteed so come
along.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 4-5-9-24. The Jackpot of €5,200 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,250. The two €50 winners were: Mike Casey, Glendahalan and Joe
Leen, C/o Pat Joe Godley and Pat McElligott, C/o Pat Joe Godley.

GAA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: A meeting of Ballyheigue GAA Club will be held on
Wednesday March 4th to organise the Patrick O’Mahony Memorial Tournament in
the White Sands Hotel at 9.30pm. All welcome.

GAA CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:

+ Lotto Option

1. Child U-10
€20 n/a 2. Youth
11-18 €30 n/a

3. One adult + children
€80 (€130)

4. Two adults + children €100
(€150)

5. Senior member €50
(€100)

6. OAP
€20 (€70)

+Lotto option = €50 to any of above membership options entitles you to

Two Lotto tickets per week for 52 weeks.

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Please confirm your entry, if you have not
already done so, by contacting Cathy 087-2582908 or Ann Marie 086-3703479.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: This weekend will see the first of our teams for this
year in action. Best of luck to our U-10 indoor soccer team. Training will
continue on Tuesday evening for Indoor Soccer U-13 6-7pm, U-15 7-8pm in the
community centre, €2 each. Thank you very much to everyone who contributed
to our church gate collection recently.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 9th February in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 5-7-13-28. The Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Teresa Reidy C/o John B. The €25 winners were
Oliver Halloran, C/o Pat Joe; Rachel Lyons C/o John B; and Tim Nolan, C/o
Macs.

and

In the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto on Monday 16th February
the following numbers were drawn: 2-5-6-12. The Jackpot was not won. The
€50 winner was B. Harrington C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winners were Philip
Fitzmaurice C/o Macs; Patricia Reidy, C/o Flahive’s; Eleanor Browne, C/o
Kitty. Next week’s Jackpot €850

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 2nd March 2015

THANK YOU: Transition Year students in Causeway Comprehensive School would
like to thank all who attended / supported /sponsored their recent play
"Many Young Men of Twenty".

GO FAIRTRADE – A LENTEN ACTION: Consider making the choice to buy
Fair-trade products like tea, coffee, sugar and/or bananas. This will help
farmers and their families in developing countries gat a fair price and
help their communities too. It is Fairtrade Fortnight from 23rd February
to 8th March, see www.fairtrade.ie

PUB TABLE QUIZ: In Bunker’s Bar, Killorglin on Thursday 5th March at 8.00pm
in aid of bringing young people to Lourdes.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 3-15-25-26. The Jackpot of €5,250 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,300. The two €50 winners were John Tynan, Cliff Road and
Richard O’Mahony, Clahanebawn. The €25 winner was Michael Leen, C/o Pat
Joe.

GAA SOCIAL: The Ballyheigue GAA Club wish to thank all those who supported
their annual Social in the White Sands Hotel on Saturday night and also
those who sponsored spot prizes. A most enjoyable night was had by all and
what a wonderful meal was served up by the White Sands Hotel.

GAA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: A meeting of Ballyheigue GAA Club will be
held on this Wednesday 4th March in the White Sands Hotel at 9.30pm to
organise the Patrick O’Mahony Memorial Tournament. All welcome.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 23rd February
in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 8-13-21-24. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Padraig Tobin, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winners
were B.T.T. Syndicate, C/o Macs. D. Crowe, C/o Pat Joe and Nathan O’Shea,
C/o Kitty. Next week’s Jackpot €900.

TREE WEEK: Planting in Kerry -1st to 8th March 2015

*Organising Body - * Kerry County Council

All about trees and tree planting

*Contact Person:* Cathy Fisher

*Tel. 066 7183521* *Email:* cathy.fisher@kerrycoco.ie *Website:*
kerrycoco.ie

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 10TH March 2015

ST.PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: Preparations are underway for the parade which
will leave the Grotto at 3pm on Tuesday, 17th March, 2015. If you need any
assistance with your entry, contact Cathy 0872582908 or Ann Marie
0863703479. This year's Grand Marshall is Brendan Moriarty from Centra.
There will be prizes for best floats, best adult costume, best child
costume, best musicians, best vintage, best car, best community entry,
funniest entry. Come along and enjoy the day.

DAFFODIL DAY MARCH 27th: Coffee morning at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family
Resource Centre from 10am - 2pm on Friday 27th March. Please support our
sale of official Daffodil Day goods. Raffle tickets on sale. Fantastic spot
prizes. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and home baked treats. All ages
welcome.

DAWN MASS: To mark the Resurrection of Jesus and the dawning of new life
and light in our world it is proposed to celebrate a Mass at Dawn at the
Blessed Well and Grotto Easter Sunday to replace the 9.30am Mass in the
Church. More details later. Your reactions/feelings appreciated.

SILENT RETREAT: 23rd—28th March, A prayerful preparation for Holy Week with
Frances Hogan. Venue: Queen of the Divine Will Oratory, Camp, Tralee. To
book a place, telephone Annette 086-3618132.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s
Ballyheigue Lotto: 3-14-17-20. The Jackpot of €5.300 was not won. Next
week’s Jackpot will be €5,350. The two €50 winners were: Tommy James, C/o
Mary and Cian O’Sullivan, Bouleenshere. The €25 winner was John Casey, Bar
na Sraide.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP: The closing date for membership of the Ballyheigue GAA
Club is the 31st March. Contact any officer of the club to pay your
membership.

KERRY MINOR HURLERS: Well done to the Kerry Minor hurlers who made the
long journey to Bray on Saturday to play Wicklow in the Leinster League and
came away with a big win. Final score Kerry 4-18 and Wicklow 0-7. Michael
Leane, Conor Galway and Mark Mulvihill represented the Ballyheigue Club on
the team. They play Meath on Saturday next.

KERRY SENIOR HURLERS: The Kerry Senior hurlers were well beaten by
Westmeath in the N.H.L. at Austin Stack’s Park on Sunday. Final score
Kerry 0-12 and Westmeath 3-18. Philip Lucid was a member of the team.

BALLYHEIGUE MINOR HURLERS: The Ballyheigue Minor hurlers had a good win
over Parnells in the North Kerry League on Sunday morning in Tralee. Full
time score: Ballyheigue 4-6 and Parnells 1-5. Team: Shane O’Halloran,
Cormac Slattery, Arran Casey, David Kissane, Chriss Heffernan, Michael
Leane, Mark Mulvihill, Conor Galway, Sean Patterson, Brendan Walsh, Jack
Healy, Frazer Irvine, Gerard Carroll, Darran Quirke.

BADMINTON: Pride of place goes to Fiona Casey and Sara Leahy after
capturing the county Division 5 Ladies Doubles title in Killarney last week
winning the final in great style against their Killarney opponents. And
Fiona followed this up with victory in the County Club Tralee annual
tournament division 5 mixed on Sunday last.

Play continues in the Community Centre every Monday and Thursday night from
8.30.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 2nd March in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 12-16-17-19. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Christie Browne, C/o Kitty. The €25 winners were
Teresa Madden, C/o Tom Joe and The Coal Man, C/o Pat Joe and Michael
Slattery, C/o Diarmuid. Next week’s Jackpot €950.

DEATH; The death took place during the week of Stephen O’Flaherty,
Dromtacker and late of Bouleenshere, Ballyheigue. Removal on Tuesday
evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue.
Burial was on Wednesday in the Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue RIP.
Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

EASTER SUNDAY: To mark the Resurrection of Jesus and the dawning of new
life and light in our world it is proposed to celebrate a Mass at Dawn to
replace the 9.30am Mass in the Church. More details later. Your
reaction/feelings appreciate.

PARISH RADIOS: available from Fr. T. Leane.

DAFFODIL DAY MARCH 27TH: Coffee morning at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family
Resource Centre from 10am - 2pm on Friday 27th March. Please support our
sale of official Daffodil Day goods. Raffle tickets on sale. Fantastic spot
prizes. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and home baked treats. All ages
welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Just a few weeks into the beginning of our sports and
events we are very happy to report all our success to date. Lisa Kearney
received 4th place in U-16 Art. We had other participants in Art and Indoor
Soccer who did really well and had a great day out. Congratulations to our
U-10 draughts team who received Silver medals. Well done David O’Grady,
Maggie Stack, Luke O’Mahony, Riain Donnelly, Josh Achumona, Lily Stack and
Jack O’Sullivan. Our U-12 and U-14 draughts teams received 14 Gold Medals
between them. They will go on to represent Kerry in the Munsters in July.
Watch this space on further developments. We thank Terence Dineen for
giving of his time to train our teams.

BADMINTON: A big well done this week to Kathleen Gilbride and Siobhan
Colbert on capturing the Division 4 County Ladies Doubles title in
Killarney last weekend. They came out on top after a hard fought encounter,
winning the third set 21 – 19. Also well done to John McDonnell and Paula
O’Sullivan on reaching the finals of their respective Plate competitions.

LADIES FOOTBALL: Causeway Ladies Football Team travelled to Killarney
last Sunday morning for their Div. 3 game against local team Spa. This is a
13 a side competition therefore player’s fitness will be tested.
Causeway started very well with points from Rhiannon Sheehy and Edel
Slattery. Causeway’s backs including Captain Sinead Costelloe, Rebecca
O’Caroll, Grace Kearney and Jackie O’Carroll held Spa to 1-3 in the first
half. Great play from mid-fielders Elaine Ryall and Ciara Anderson
supplying great balls to forwards Patrice Diggins and Edel Slattery to
find the Spa net. Half-time score Causeway 2-2, Spa 1-3. Causeway started
brightly with goals from Sarah Leahy and Patrice Diggins, where Sarah
Murphy and Michelle O’Regan were winning their battles against their
opponents. Great points from Elaine Ryall and Centre forward Patrice
Diggins finished the scoring for Causeway. Michelle O’Carroll in the
Causeway goals pulled off two great saves to leave the final score line
Causeway 4-4, Spa 3-5. Causeway’s next opponents are Abbeydorney. Team:
Michelle O’Carroll, Sinead Costelloe (Capt.) Rebecca O’Carroll, Grace
Kearney, Jackie O’Carroll, Sarah Murphy, Elaine Ryall, Edel Slattery,
Sarah Leahy, Ciara Anderson, Patrice Diggins, Michelle O’Regan, Rhiannon
Sheehy, Grainne Galway, Eimear O’Mahony, Laura Galway, Judy Diggins, Rachel
Reidy, Laura Reidy, Rachel Stack. Trainer Mike Enright was delighted
with the team’s performance.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 10-18-25-28. The Jackpot of €5,350 was not won. Next week’s
Jackpot will be €5,400. The two €50winners were: Brendan Dune, Marian Park
and Sean Guerin, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winner was Aidan Keane, Ole Mill,
Ballyheigue.

KERRY MINOR: The Kerry Minor hurlers had their second win in the Leinster
League when they had a big victory over Meath in Trim on Saturday last.
Score: Kerry 7-15 and Meath 0-7. The Ballyheigue Club were represented on
the team by Michael Leane and Mark Mulvihill. They will play Offaly next
Saturday.

KERRY SENIOR: The Kerry Senior hurlers had a narrow one point victory over
Carlow on Sunday in Dr. Cullen Park. Final score – Kerry 1-24 and Carlow
3-17. The Ballyheigue Club were represented on the team by Philip Lucid.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Kathleen Hanlon (née Roche)
Dreenagh. Removal was on Thursday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to
St. Mary’s Church. Burial was on Friday in St. James Old Cemetery,
Ballyheigue. Sympathy is extended to her family, relatives and friends.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 9th March in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 8-11-15-18. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Rickey Keane, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners
were Veronica O’Riordan, C/o Kitty; Eileen Keane, C/o Tom Joe and Tony
Kearney, C/o Kitty. Next week’s Jackpot €1,000.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

BOULEENSHERE N.S: We wish to thank everyone who supported our coffee
morning last Thursday in aid of ‘Donal Walsh Live Life’. A great morning
was had by all and €400 was raised for this worthy charity. A sincere thank
you to all who baked beautiful produce for the day. All the business people
who provided spot prizes for the raffle and to the community centre and
Pat Sheehan who supplied us with much needed delf and cutlery for the day.

Best of luck to Mr. Dineen’s class who will travel to the Odeon Cinema,
Limerick next Thursday with their film “No Reception” as part of the Fresh
Film Junior Filmmaker of the year award. This is the second award
nomination for this film as it opened the Junior Film Fleadh in Galway
recently. We wish our film makers the best of luck on the day.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: The annual Good Friday Walk will take place on
Friday 3rd April starting at 11.00am from the Castle Gate. Sponsorship
cards available from Mary Flahive on 087-2998438. Everyone welcome.

DAFFODIL DAY COFFEE MORNING: Coffee morning at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue family
resource centre from 10am - 2pm on this Friday March 27th. Please support
our sale of official daffodil day goods. Raffle tickets on sale. Fantastic
spot prizes. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and home baked treats. All
ages welcome.

PARISH CLEAN-UP: Our annual Parish Spring clean up takes place on Saturday
next 28th March. There will be bags and pickers available from the schools
and shops. The full litter bags will be collected from the roadside in the
afternoon. An opportunity here to clean one’s own area of litter.

MOBILE LIBRARY: The Kerry Library service, which is available to all
members of the public, visits Ballyheigue every two weeks. The mobile
library will be situated near the Castle Gate at the top of the village on
this Wednesday morning 25th March from 9.45am to 10.45am. The next visit
(for your diary) will be for the 8th & 22nd April. If you wish further
information ’phone 087-2896998 or wwww.kerrylibrary.ie

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 9-22-25-27. The Jackpot of €5,400 was bit won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,450. The two €50 winners were - Brendan Harty, Cliff Road and
Teresa Casey, Ballylongane. The €25 winner was John Tynan, Cliff Road.

GAA MEMBERSHIP: The closing date for membership of the Ballyheigue GAA Club
is the 31st March 2015. All paid up members are entitled to have their
names in the draw for All-Ireland tickets.

KERRY MINORS: The Kerry Minor hurlers were defeated by Offaly in the
Leinster League at Birr on Saturday. Full time score Kerry 0-10 and Offaly
2-18. The Ballyheigue Club were represented on the team by Michael Leane,
Conor Galway and Mark Mulvihill.

KERRY SENIORS: Well done to the Kerry Senior hurlers who defeated London in
the N.H.L. at Austin Stacks Park on Sunday, score Kerry 3-17 and London
2-10. The Club were represented on the team by Philip Lucid. Kerry will
now play Westmeath in the N.H.L. Division 2A final.

GAA CLUB HOODIES: Next Friday 27th March we will have a fitting night for
the Club Hoodie. Could all who wish to avail of the offer please call to
the Club Rooms between 7 – 8.30pm. We will have sample Hoodies on the
night. Please bring fee of €10 per child. Offer open to club members.
New members welcome.

UNDER-14: The Ballyheigue U-14 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the Co.
League on Saturday evening last at Abbeydorney; score Ballyheiegue 4-5 And
Abbeydorney 1-5. Panel: Tomas O’Connor, Jimmy O’Halloran, Ciarain Casey,
Seimi O Fuarain, Graham Slattery, Darren Stack, Jack Stack, Ricky Hussey, Rory
Duggan, Jordan Goggin, Nathan Guerin, Brian Styles, Colin Walsh, Conor
O’Sullivan, Jamie Lee, Eric Walsh.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 League – Ballyheigue v Crotta at Dromakee, Saturday 5 pm.

Under-16 League – Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Ballyheigue on Sunday; check re
time. North Kerry Senior League – Ballyheigue v Causeway at Causeway this
week-end; check re date and time.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 16th March in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-7-15-20. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Aidan O’Mahony, C/o Macs. The €25 winners were
Billy Horgan, C/o Mike, John M. Canty, C/o Tom Joe and Denis Healy, C/o
Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,050.

CAUSEWAY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: will be running a Night at the Dogs on
Friday 27th. There will be 10 races and lots of entertainment on the night.
Local celebrities will take part in a race against teachers and students.
There will be a huge raffle on the night with fantastic prizes sponsored by
local businesses e.g. 2 x €100 vouchers from Atlantic Oils, €100 voucher
for Sean Hussey menswear, Munster Rugby tickets and much more. Please come
along and support what is to be a fun filled family night. Tickets
available from the school and at the door on the night.

DEATHS: The death took place during the week of John Harris, Banemore,
Ardfert. Removal was on Monday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to the
Sacred Heart Church, Kilmoyley. Burial was on Tuesday in the New Cemetery,
Ardfert. RIP. Sympathy is extended to his nephews, nieces and friends.

The death was also this month of Maurice Regan, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
and formerly of Tiershanahan, Ballyheigue. Burial took place in the USA.
RIP. We extend our sympathy to his relatives and friends in Ballyheigue and
the USA.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 15th April 2015

AGM: Ballyheigue Social Economy Scheme is holding its AGM in the Community
Centre on this Wednesday 15th April at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

DAFFODIL DAY: Thanks to everyone who supported our ‘Daffodil Day Coffee
Morning’ on Friday 23rd March last at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource
Centre. We raised an amazing €1,040. Hope to see you all again next year.

MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN: Kevin Hare's Memorial Tractor Run will take place on
Sunday 19th April meeting at 3pm at Ballyheigue beach and leaving at 3.30pm.
It will travel over Chapel Road to Causeway up Farren, back north road and
around Kerryhead. It will be its 3rd tractor run, Causeway Macra and his
friends are organising this, and all are welcome.

ROWING: Ballyheigue rowing club are holding a meeting on Wednesday the
22nd April in Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre at 8 pm.

BALLYHEIGUE 5/10K BY THE BAY: The Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource
Centre annual Road Race & Fun Run will take place on this Sunday 19th April
at 12 noon. Registration will take place at Ballyheigue Community Centre
between 10am and 11.30am. Race starts the beach car park and refreshments
will be provided during and after event. Entry is €5 for 5km and €10 for
10km. For more information including route- map visit
www.ballyheigue/ie/10k or call 066-7116961. All ages and abilities welcome.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 5-9-15-26. The Jackpot of €5.550 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,600. The two €50 winners were: Aine O’Connor, Church Road and
Hugh Collins, Dreenagh. The €25 winner was Joe O’Riordan, The Village.

UNDER 12s: The U-12 hurlers had a two-point victory over Ballyduff in the
Co. League on Friday evening. Full time score 3-1 and Ballyduff 1-6.

UNDER 14s FOOTBALL: The U-14 football team had a one point win over St.
Pats in the Co. League. Score Ballyheigue 4-8 and St. Pats 2-13.

UNDER 16s: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by a strong Crokes/Rathmore team
in the Co. League.

SENIOR: The Ballyheigue senior hurlers had a hard earned one point win over
St. Brendans in the Co. League on Sunday. Final score Ballyheigue 3-12 and
St. Brendans 0-20. Team: Kevin Mahony, Danny Casey, Damien Casey, Colin
Mahony, Diarmuid Walsh 0-1, Jason Griffin, Michael Leane, Paudie Carroll
0-1, Philip Lucid 0-7, Garry Galway, Mark Regan, Shane Dunne 0-2, Adrian
Flahive 2-1, Tomas Casey, Richard Mahony,. Subs used: Mark Dineen, Tommy
O’Connor 1-0, Francis Flaherty.

KERRY HURLERS: Congratulations to the Kerry Senior hurlers who gained
promotion to Division 1B of the N. H.L. when they defeated Antrim at Parnell
Park on Saturday. Full time score Kerry 2-16 and Antrim 1-18. The
Ballyheigue Club were represented on the team by Philip Lucid.

FIXTURES: Co. U-12 football league Ballyheigue v Beaufort at John Joe
O’Sullivan Park on Sunday evening 6pm. Co. Under 12 hurling Ballyheigue B
v St. Pats at Killarney on Friday evening 7 pm. Co. Under 16 hurling
league Ballyheigue v St. Brendan’s at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Thursday
evening 7 pm. Co. Senior hurling league – Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley at
Kilmoyley on Sunday 2.30pm.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Edmond (Bob) Flahive,
Marian Park, Ballyheigue and late of Tiduff, Ballyheigue. Removal on
Tuesday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church,
Ballyheigue, R.I.P. Following Requiem Mass burial was on Wednesday in the
Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue. Sympathy is extended to his relatives
and friends.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 6th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 2-7-13-24. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Robyn Madden, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners were
Christine Nealon, C/o Tom Joe; Jacob Quille, C/o Mike and Anthony Glavin,
C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,200.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 20th April 2015

PATRICK O’MAHONY TOURNAMENT: The launch of the Patrick O’Mahony Memorial
Tournament will take place in the White Sands Hotel on Sunday 26th April at
8.00pm. All welcome.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: The recent Good Friday Walk raised €505.00.
Many thanks to all sponsors and walkers for supporting our worthy Kerry
cause.

ROWING CLUB: The Ballyheigue Rowing Club is holding an important meeting
on the future of the Club this Thursday night 23rd April at 8.00 pm in the
Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre. Everyone welcome.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 13th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 15-19-21-28. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Chris and Elaine Murphy, C/o Kitty. The €25
winners were: Christina Nealon, C/o Tom Joe, Nathan O’Shea, C/o Kitty and
John Madden, C/o Tom Joe. Next week’s Jackpot €1,250.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 2-6-19-21. The Jackpot of €5,600 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,650. The two €50 winners were: Colin Cantillon, Dreenagh and
Kitty O’Halloran, Ballinclemesig. The €25 winner was Ed Lucid (Snr.),
Tiershanahan.

UNDER 16s: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by St. Brendan’s in the Co.
League and they also lost to Lixnaw in a back game in the Co. League.

SENIORS: The senior hurlers were most unlucky to lose by two points to
Kilmoyley on Saturday evening in the Co. League. Final score Ballyheigue
0-15 and Kilmoyley 0-17.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 football league Ballyheigue v Duagh this Wednesday
evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park at 7.30pm. Co U-12 hurling league
Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney Friday evening at Abbeydorney at 7.00pm; and the
Ballyheigue ‘B’ will play Causeway at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Friday
evening 7.00pm. The Feile U-14 hurling commence on Saturday morning at
Kilmoyley. The following are the fixtures: 11.00am (Game 1) Ballyheigue v
Kilmoyley; 12.00 noon (Game 2) Ballyheigue v Ballyduff; 1.00pm (Game 3)
Ballyduff v Kilmoyley. Two teams will qualify for the Q-final. Co. U-12
football league Ballyheigue v Churchill at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Sunday
evening 6.00pm.

MAURICE COLINS MEMORIAL VINTAGE RALLY DRAW 5TH April 2015

1st Mary McCarthy, Banna East, Ardfert - €300.

2nd Sean McGrath. - Two nights B/B Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh.

3rd Ralph Groache, Listowel. - Hamper.

4th Niall Moloney, Dromclough, Six Crosses, Listowel. - Hamper.

5th P. J. Dowd, Annagh, Tralee. - €100 Voucher Casey Motors, Ardfert.

Thanks to all our sponsors, helpers and supporters for making it a
wonderful day.

€8,250 donated to Kerry/Cork Bus Link – Cancer Support Group.

NA LEANAI CHILDCARE CENTRE: Enrolment currently taking place for Free
pre-school (ECCE)for 2015-2016 school year. Also taking names for junior
pre-school 2015-2016. Crèche open Monday to Friday 7.45am to 6.30pm, full
& part places available. CETS & CCS subvention rates available. Phone Tee
or Louise on 066-7148898 or call into the centre

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Padraig Woods received Gold Medal in U-14 backstroke
swimming at the weekend. Congratulations to Padraig on such a great
achievement. He will go on to represent Kerry in The All-Ireland Finals in
August. Also our U-11 Hurling team received Bronze medals in Ballyduff at
the weekend. Well done to all and thanks to the GAA trainers who trained
the boys. Good luck to our U-12 outdoor soccer team who play in
Mastergeehea this weekend.

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Causeway Ladies Football team will play John
Mitchell's on Friday 24th April at 7.00 (Venue: unknown) in the County
League (Div. 3) Final. The team have made great progress during the
recent league matches but the step up to a higher division is difficult and
John Mitchells have a very young and talented team with underage county
players on their team. This might be a bridge too far for the Causeway
ladies.

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BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

GAA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT CUP: The ‘Patrick O’Mahony Memorial Tournament’ was
launched on Sunday evening in the White Sands Hotel. The following are the
Fixtures for Saturday evening 2nd May: Ballyheigue v Crotta 5.00pm;
Abbeydorney v Tournafulla (Limerick) 6.30pm.

On Sunday 3rd May: Long Puck Competition for over 40s 1.00pm

The ‘B’ Final will follow at 1.30pm

The ‘A’ Final for the Patrick O’Mahony Cup will throw in at 3.00pm. The
presentation of the Cup and medals will be made after the ‘A’ Final.

Please come along for a great week-end of hurling. The Tournament is
kindly sponsored by Lee Strand Co-Op Creamery and Dairymaster.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 4-10-18-25. The Jackpot of €5,650 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,700. The two €50 winners were: Liam O’Sullivan, Tiershanahan
and Paddy Hobbins, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winner was Ina Casey, Cliff Road,
Ballyheigue.

UNDER 12s: The Ballyheigue ‘A’ U-12 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the Co.
League on Thursday evening, score Ballyheigue 4-4 and Abbeydorney 3-4. The
Ballyheigue ‘B’ U-12 team defeated Causeway in the Co. League on Friday
evening, score Ballyheigue 2-2 and Causeway 2-1. The U-12 ‘B’ panel: Eoin
Stack, Dara Kearney, Shane Lawless, Darragh O’Fuarain, Dylan Godley, Evan
Casey, Seamus Lucey, Daragh Donlan, Denis Lynch, Simon Corridon, Charlie
Fitzgerald, Donocha Horgan, Rory Cantillon,

FEILE: The Under-14s Feile team has qualified for the Feile semi-final
which will be played this Saturday 2nd May. Venue and time to be confirmed.

CHRISTY RING CUP: Best of luck to the Kerry Senior hurlers who play Down
on Saturday in the Christy Ring Cup at Austin Stack’s Park 1.00pm. Come
along and support the team.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 football League – Ballyheigue v Cordal/Scart this
Wednesday at Cordal 7.30pm. Co U-12 hurling League – Ballyheigue ‘A’ v
Lixnaw at Lixnaw, Friday 7pm. The ‘B’ team will play Rathmore at Rathmore,
Friday 7pm. Feile semi-finals on Saturday, venue and time to be
confirmed. Co. U-12 Football League – Ballyheigue v Kilgarvan at
Kilgarvan, Sunday 6.00pm

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 20th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 5-16-17-25. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Shane Fitzgerald, C/o Macs. The €25 winners
were: Geraldine Quilter, C/o Tom Joe, Rosanne Murphy, C/o Kitty and David
Wallace, C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,300.

FIRST FRIDAY COMMUNION CALLS: Fr Leane will bring Communion to the elderly
on Thursday afternoon 30th April and Friday morning 1st May at the usual
times. If others would like him to call please let him know.

MOBILE LIBRARY: The Kerry Library mobile service, visits Ballyheigue
every two weeks. For the month of May it will visit us on Wednesdays 6th &
20th May and will be situated near the Castle Gate at the top of the
village from 9.45am to 10.45am. The staff are happy to advise for all ages
and reading tastes. Book request service is also available.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett – 6th May 2015

COFFEE MORNING: On Wednesday 13th May, the Ballyheigue Over 55s Group will
host a Coffee morning at the FRC Sraid Thaidhg (on Cliff Road) from 10am to 12
noon. The 13th May is a ‘Day to Remember’ for our families and friends,
please come along to support people suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

THRESHING AGAIN: At a recent meeting of the Pattern ‘Threshing’ Group, it
was decided to run the Festival again this year. To help fund the
traditional event a Table Quiz will be held in Flahive’s. The Group would
appreciate parish and regional support for this

RECENT BAKE SALE: At the recent Bake Sale (in aid of John of God Services,
Tralee.) held at the Maurice Collins Memorial Vintage Day, a total of 560
Euro was raised. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
who supported this worthy cause on the day as well as those who helped out
with the baking.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Swimming classes in Ballyheigue, July 13th-17th;
Water Safety course in Meenogahane, Causeway, July 20th-25th. Enquiries to
087-7730320.

CILLARD CAMOGIE CLUB: will be holding a Tea/Coffee morning with bake sale
for the U-14 Feile team on Sunday May the 10th at 10.45 a.m. after Mass in
An Tochar Bar. All baking donations welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Well done to our U-13 Futsol team who came 3rd last
Sunday in Duagh. The boys had 4 games in total and played really well.
Congrats Jimmy O’ Halloran, Jordan Goggin, Eric Walsh, David O’ Sullivan,
Felim O’ Sullivan and Dara Kearney along with trainers Mark and Jack. Good
luck next Sunday to the U-15 boys Futsol team.

GLENDERRY NATIONAL SCHOOL: “ Night at the Dogs Fundraiser” on Saturday,
May 23rd at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee. A great night of family
fun – greyhound racing, bouncy castle, face painting, music and lots more.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets €10 (children under 14
go free ) available from the school children or directly from the school
on 066 7133827.

LIFE-PACK GROUP: Ballyheigue Life pack Group is in urgent need of funding
to enable them maintain the 8 defibrillators located at various points
throughout the parish. As of now one defibrillator is not working and is
beyond repair. The cost to replace it is approx. €1,350 and we currently
don’t have the funds to do so. We have decided to hold a door to door
collection and people from your area will be calling sometime during the
month of May. We anticipate that a donation of €10 per household would be
enough to cover all costs and enable us to keep all 8 defibrillators in
perfect working order. Thank you for your support.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of John O’Connor,
Clogherbrien, Tralee and late of Ballylongane, Ballyheigue. Removal from
McElligott’s Funeral Home. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballyheigue,
R.I.P. We extend sympathy to his wife, brothers, sister, relatives and
friends.

GAA LOTTO: Congratulations to Betty Sheehy, Church Road, who won the
Ballyheigue GAA Lotto Jackpot of €5,700. The numbers drawn were:
3-6-13-18. Next week’s Jackpot will be €750.

GAA UNDER 12s: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers defeated Lixnaw in the Co.
League on Friday evening. Full time score Ballyheigue 1-7 and Lixnaw 0-1.
Panel: Eric Walsh, Seamie O’Furain, Aidan Reidy, Gordan Goggin, David
O’Sullivan, Tomas Gaynor, Darragh Kearney, David O’Mahony, Felim
O’Sullivan, Dillon Casey, Daniel O’Loughlin, Muiris Harty, Denis Lynch.

UNDER-14 FEILE: Well done to the Ballyheigue Under-14 hurlers who are
through to the Feile Final, when they had a great victory over Crotta at
Lixnaw on Saturday evening. They will play Ballyduff in the Final on
Monday Bank Holiday 4th May. Full time score in semi-final was Ballyheigue
2-4 and Crotta 0-4. Ballyheigue Panel: Jamie Lee, Jimmy O’Halloran,
Ciarain Casey, Aidan Reidy, Gordon Goggin, Darran Stack, Graham Slattery,
Ricky Hussey, Colin Walsh, Rory Duggan, Nathan Guerin, Tomas Gaynor, Seamie
O’Fuarain, Conor O’Sullivan, Eric Walsh, Daniel O’Loughlin, Brian Styles.

PATRICK O’MAHONY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: The tournament went ahead on Saturday
evening with the Semi-Finals. In the first game – Crotta defeated
Ballyheigue on a score of Crotta 1-10 and Ballyheigue 0-10. In the second
semi-final Tournafulla defeated Abbeydorney on a score of Tournafulla 1-15
and Abbeydorney 0-11. On Sunday in the ‘B’ final Abbeydorney defeated
Ballyheigue on a score of Abbeydorney

1-18 and Ballyheigue 0-7. The ‘A’ Final was an eagerly contested game
where the Tournafulla just got the better of Crotta. Full time score
Tournafulla 2-15 and Crotta 3-9. The Patrick O’Mahony Cup was presented to
John Curtain the Tournafulla Captain and he was also named ‘player of the
tournament’.

The over 40 ‘Long Puc’ was won by Brendan O’Sullivan. The skills
competition was won by Ballyheigue Ricky Hussey and in second place was
Jack Parker, Abbeydorney. Many thanks to the four teams especially the
visiting teams of Abbeydorney, Crotta and Tournafulla and the two referees
– Diarmuid Carroll and Mike Hennessy. Hope everyone enjoyed the week-end
of hurling.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-11 Championship Ballyheigue v Causeway at
Causeway on Friday evening 6.30pm. Co. Under-14 league Ballyheigue v
Kilmoyley at John Joe O’Sullivan Park, Saturday evening 6 pm. Co. Uner-12
Football league Ballyheigue v Dingle at Dingle Sunday evening 6 pm.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 27th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-12-13-18. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Liam O’Sullivan, C/o Macs. The €25 winners
were: P. J. Higgins, C/o Pat. Mary White C/o Macs and Maurice J. Harmon,
C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,350.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett – 12th May 2015

ALZHEIMER’S COFFEE MORNING: This Wednesday 13th May, the ‘Ballyheigue Over
55s Group’ will host a Coffee morning at the FRC Sraid Thaidhg (on Cliff
Road) from 10 am to 12 noon. It is a ‘Day to Remember’ for our families and
friends. Please come along to support all people suffering from Alzheimer’s
and Dementia.

GLENDERRY NATIONAL SCHOOL: A Night at the Dogs School Fundraiser on
Saturday, May 23rd at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee. A great night
of greyhound racing to be enjoyed. First race at 7.45pm. There will be a
prize for the Best Dressed lady; Family fun with bouncy-castle, face
painting, music and lots more. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Tickets €10 (children under 14 go free) available from the school committee
members, or directly from the school contact 066 7133827.

TOBAR NA SUL GLENDAHALON: The annual mass at the well will take place on
Friday 29th May at 8.30pm. Come and be with us at this tradition laden Holy
Place.

CONCERT IN ARDFERT CATHEDRAL: In May 2013 Ardfert Cathedral re-opened its
doors for the first High Mass in over 500 years to celebrate the Feast of
St Brendan.

Now, on June 7th this year, the Cathedral will once again throw open its
doors.

This time the Kerry Choral Union choir will perform a concert starting at
7.30pm.

Musical director Sharon Reidy has put together a night of music appropriate
to this magnificent setting. The Junior Choir will also be on hand to lend
their support.

All welcome on what will be a wonderful celebration. (In the event of bad
weather the concert will take place in St Brendan’s Church).

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Our Annual Sports day will be held next Sunday May
17th at 2pm in The GAA pitch. There will be races from U-8 to U-16 along
with fun races. Anyone wishing to participate must have an address in
Ballyheigue. We wish everyone the very best of luck. Admission of €2 per
child or €5 per family. Hard Luck to our U-15 futsol team who played in
Duagh last Sunday. Thanks to Mark, Jack and Fiona who travelled with the
boys.

THRESHING AGAIN: At a recent meeting of the Pattern Threshing Group, it was
decided to run the Festival again this year. To help fund the traditional
event a Table Quiz will be held in Flahive’s Bar. The Group would
appreciate parish and regional support for this.

LIFE-PACK GROUP: Ballyheigue Life pack Group is in urgent need of funding
to enable them maintain the 8 defibrillators located at various points
throughout the parish. As of now one defibrillator is not working and is
beyond repair. The cost to replace it is approx. €1,350 and we currently
don’t have the funds to do so. We have decided to hold a door to door
collection and people from your area will be calling sometime during the
month of May. We anticipate that a donation of €10 per household would be
enough to cover all costs and enable us to keep all 8 defibrillators in
perfect working order. Thank you for your support.

RETIREMENT: The people of Ballyheigue and surrounding areas wish to thank
Dr. Sean Quill for his outstanding service to the community and wish him
and his family health and happiness on his retirement. Many thanks also to
Dr Jerry Quill who has been our G.P. for Ballyheigue for a number of
years. He has taken up a new position in Cornwall, England and we wish
himself and his family every happiness.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto:1-17-23-26. The Jackpot of €750 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €800. The two €50 winners were Chris James, Ballylongane and Flor
Casey, Chapel Road. The €25 winner was Betty Leen, Doon, C/o Pat Joe.

GAA TABLE QUIZ: The Ballyheigue GAA Club is holding a fundraising table
quiz at the White Sands Hotel this Friday night 15th May at 9.00 pm. Table
of four €20. Your support would be very much appreciated.

UNDER 14s: The Ballyheigue U-14 hurlers were defeated by Ballyduff in the
Feile final on Monday last at Abbeydorney. It was a great achievement for
the team to reach the final as twelve members of the team are under age
again next year. Final score Ballyheigue 1-2 and Ballyduff 0-11. The
Under-14 hurlers got back on winning ways on Saturday evening when they got
the better of Kilmoyley in the Co. League. Full time score Ballyheigue 4-8
and Kilmoyley 2-7. Team: Eric Walsh, Aidan Reidy, Ciarain Casey, Jimmy
O’Halloran, Tomas Gaynor, Darran Stack, Jack Stack, Ricky Hussey (capt.),
Rory Duggan, Colin Walsh, Nathan Guerin, Brian Styles, Seamie O’Fuarain,
Conor O’Sullivan, Graham Slattery.

UNDER 11s: The U-11 hurlers had a good win over Causeway on Friday evening
in the North Kerry Championship. Ballyheigue Panel: Eoin Stack, Evan
Casey, Dara Donnelly, Dora Kearney, David O’Sullivan, Felim O’Sullivan,
Denis Lynch, Shane Lawless, Dora O’Fuarain, Muiris Harty, Simon
Corridon, Rory Cantillon, Dylan Godley, Seamus Lucey, Charlie Fitzgerald,
Gearoid Harty, Donnocha Horgan.

UNDER 14s FOOTBALL: The U-14 football team were defeated by St. Pats in the
Co. League semi-final on Wednesday evening. Score Ballyheigue 2-7 and St.
Pats 2-10.

GAA CÚL CAMP: The Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp will take place in Ballyheigue
grounds from 13th to 17th July. Cost €55 with reduction for additional
family members. Open to all primary school children between 6 to 13 years
of age Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 2.30 pm.

CHRISTY RING CUP: Well done to the Kerry Senior hurlers who defeated Meath
in the Christy Ring Cup at Austin Stack’s Park on Saturday. Full time
score Kerry 1-23 and Meath 2-18. The Ballyheigue Club were represented on
the team by Philip Lucid. The Kerry team are now through t9 the
Christy Ring Cup semi-final.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-11 Championship Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney
Friday evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park at 6.30pm. Co. Under-14 League
Ballyheigue v Kenmare/Kilgarvan Saturday evening at Kenmare 6.00pm.

CAMOGIE: Congratulations to Ballyheigue locals: Kevin O’Mahony, team
manager and Michelle O'Carroll who was the Kerry goalkeeper on the
victorious Kerry Camogie team that recently won the National Camogie League
Division 4 title, and last Sunday won the Munster Junior Camogie title
against Cork on a score line of 3-9 to 3-5.

We are running a fundraising table quiz for Kerry Camogie this Friday night
the 15th of May in McHale’s Bar, the Stretford End at 9pm. Tables of 4 x €5
per person.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 4th May in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-25-27-28. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was: Anna Fitzgerald, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners
were Eileen Conway, C/o Macs. Tony Kearney, C/o Kitty and John M. Canty,
C/o Tom Joe. Next week’s Jackpot €1,400.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Linda Lawlor, daughter of
Pat and Theresa Lawlor, of Tiershanaham, Ballyheigue, following a tragic
accident. Removal was on Friday evening from Hartnetts Funeral Home to St.
Mary’s Church. After Requiem Mass on Saturday 9th May, burial was in St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Ballyheigue. RIP. Sympathy is extended to her daughter,
parents, brother, sisters, relatives and many friends.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett - 18th May 2015

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Sunday saw a very successful day for our local games
which were held in The Sportsfield. We were very lucky that the weather
held out and all participants were very happy. It was a great day of Sport
and fun. Thanks to all the parents who came along to support. We look
forward to our kids participating in the county games in June. Thank you to
all the helpers involved in the sports day running off so smoothly. Thanks
Con, Dan, Ash and all the committee.

TOBAR NA SÚL GLENDAHALON: The annual Mass at the Well will take place on
Friday 29th May at 8.30pm. Come and be with us at this tradition laden Holy
Place.

BAPTIZED IN 2014: Babies baptized in our Parish in 2014 are being invited
to a special Mass on Sunday June 21st at 9.30am for God’s blessing.

MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL: On Sunday June 7th Ardfert village will hold a Medieval
Festival to celebrate the Feast of St Brendan. Residents will awake to see
part of the village green transformed into a medieval village thanks to the
members of Waterford Viking Historical Re-enactment Society.

In the afternoon there will be the Parish Pride Championship. Neighbouring
parishes will participate in challenges such as jousting, tug of war, pie
eating, and log throwing.

Live music will be performed during the festival; finally there will be a
concert in Ardfert Cathedral that evening at 7.30pm.

LIFE-PACK GROUP: Ballyheigue Life pack Group is in urgent need of funding
to enable them maintain the 8 defibrillators located at various points
throughout the parish. As of now one defibrillator is not working and is
beyond repair. The cost to replace it is approx. €1,350 and we currently
don’t have the funds to do so. We have decided to hold a door to door
collection and people from your area will be calling sometime during the
month of May. We anticipate that a donation of €10 per household would be
enough to cover all costs and enable us to keep all 8 defibrillators in
perfect working order. Thank you for your support.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 1-17-21-28. The Jackpot was not won. The Jackpot of €800 was not
won. Next week’s Jackpot will be €850. The two €50 winners were: Bernie
Colgan, Buncurrig, and Peter Fitzgerald, Heirhill. The €25 winner was
Joanne Barrett, Mountway.

GAA CÚL CAMP: The Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp will held in the John Joe
O’Sullivan Park from 13th to 17th July. Cost €55 with reduction for
additional family members. Open to all primary school children between 6
to 13 years of age. Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm.

UNDER-12 FOOTBALL: The U-12 football team had two big wins during the
week. On Sunday evening they defeated Dingle, score Ballyheigue 4-14 and
Dingle 2-4. On Friday evening they made the long journey to Kilgarvan and
came away with another great victory, score Ballyheigue 7-13 and Kilgarvan
2-6. This team won every game in league and crowned Co. League Division 6
Champions on Friday evening. Panel: Daniel O’Loughlin, Aidan Reidy, Dara
Kearney, Eric Walsh, David O’Sullivan, Tomas Gaynor, Jordan Goggin, David
O’Mahony, Felim O’Sullivan, Muiris Healy, Dylan Casey, Denis Lynch, Evan
Casey, Dara Donnelly, Shane Lawless.

UNDER-11: The U-11 hurlers had a good victory over Abbeydorney in the North
Kerry Championship on Thursday evening, score 5-7 and Abbeydorney 2-2.
Team: Eoin Stack, Dara Kearney, Evan Casey, Dara Donnelly, David
O’Sullivan, Eric Walsh, Denis Lynch, Muiris Harty, Felim O’Sullivan, Simon
Corridon, Shane Lawless, Bobby Breen, Seamus Lucey, Dylan Godley, Xavier
Collins, Diarmuid Behan, Rory Cantillon, Donacha Horgan, Charlie
Fitzgerald, Gearoid Harty, David O’Grady, Dara O’Fuarain.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 11th May in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 20-24-26-30. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Mike Carroll, C/o Pat. The €25 winners were: Sean
C/o Macs; Sharon Brennan, C/o Mike; and Flor Casey, C/o Pat Joe. Next
week’s Jackpot €1,450.

DEATH: The death took place of John Cantillon, Harrow, London and late of
Glendahalan, Ballyheigue. Removal on Wednesday evening from Hartnett
Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church. Burial was on Thursday in St. Jame’s Old
Cemetery, Ballyheigue, RIP. Sympathy is extended to his brothers, sister,
relatives and friends.

BALLYHEIIGUE NOTES – 26th May 2015

GAA LOTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 1-20-23-28. The Jackpot of €850 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €900. The two €50 winners were – Michael Sheehy, Bouleenshere and
Tomas Gaynor, Glenderry. The €25 winner was – Risteard O’Fuarain, Marian
Park, Ballyheigue.

KERRY HURLERS: Best of luck to the Kerry Senior hurling team who play
Kildare at Newbridge on Saturday in the semi-final of the Christy Ring Cup.

FIXTURE: North Kerry Under-11 Championship Ballyheigue v Tralee Parnells at
the John Joe O’Sullivan Park. Friday evening at 6.30pm.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS: Glenderry National Fundraising Committee would like to
thank everyone who supported their very successful and enjoyable
fundraising night at Tralee Greyhound Stadium on last Saturday night 23rd
May.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 18th May in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 2-5-15-21. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winners were: Joan & Chef, C/o Macs and Patrick Casey, C/o
Sean and Chef, C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,500.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Bridie Hussey (née Gaynor),
Tiduff, Ballyheigue. Removal on Tuesday evening from Hartnets’ Funeral
Home to St. Mary’s Church. Burial was in the Holy Family Cemetery,
Ballyheigue on Wednesday 20th May 2015, RIP. We extend sympathy to her
family, relatives and friend.

TOBAR NA SÚL MASS: The annual Mass at the well will take place on this
coming Friday 29th May at 8.30pm.Come and be with us at this tradition
laden Holy Place.

NEW POETRY: Congratulation to Patrick O’Neill, Cliff Road, Ballyheigue on
publishing his second book of poetry. Cover picture is our church bell,
which few have seen. Available at local shops. An other example of the
giftedness that resides in this Parish of Ballyheigue.

PARISH NEWSLETTER: The Parish Newsletter can be accessed weekly, anywhere
in the world--go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie and under ‘Find Your Parish’
select Ballyheigue. Perhaps it may be a special link for those away from
home.

IRISH WATER SAFETY are holding swimming classes in Ballyheigue July
13--17, and Water Safety course at Meenogahane Pier, Causeway July
20--25. Enquiries to 087-7730320.

BALLYEIGUE NOTES – 3rd June 2015

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Bryan Sheehan, Lisa Kearney, Maggie Lynch, Keeva
Reidy and Darren Stack, won 1st place in Skittles competition in ‘Na Gaeil’
recently. It was a big shock to our team and parents who attended on the
night but everyone was delighted. We wish the guys all the best as they go
on to represent Kerry in the Munsters in UL on July 4th.

CORPUS CHRISTI: Next Sunday is Corpus Christi and the annual procession
will take place after 11.o’clock Mass from Our Lady’s Well to the Community
Centre for Benediction. First Holy Communion children will have pride of
place in this public manifestation of our devotion to the Eucharist. We
hope for the usual large crowd to march with the Lord and that people
prepare their homes along the way.

HISTORICAL OUTING IN WEST KERRY: A historical tour of Lough Adoon, Cahir
and Shronebrin will be led by Clare McMorran on Sunday 7th June. Assemble
at the church car park in Cloghane at 2.30pm. All welcome. This is being
organised by Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society.

EXAMS: Best wishes to all the students who are sitting their examinations
on Wednesday. We pray that you remain focused and calm, confident in the
facts and in your ability.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 4-17-23-26. The Jackpot of €900 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €950. The two €50 winners were Bernie O’Loughlin, Church Road and
Michael Burkett, The Green, Ballyheigue. The €25 winner was Kathleen
Hayes, Abbeydorney.

GAA FIXTURES: N.K.Under-11 Championship Ballyheigue v Crotta at Dromakee
Friday evening 6.30pm. Co. Senior hurling League Div.1 Ballyheigue v
Ballyduff at John Joe O’Sullivan Park this week-end. The game may not go
ahead due to Christy Ring Final. Check with Club officials. N.K. Under-12
Blitz, Two Groups, games will be played in Ballduff and Kilmoyley. Teams
will be 11 aside, 10 minutes each half, normal hurling, no soloing. Co.
Senior hurling League Div. 2 Ballyduff ‘B’ v St Pats at St. Pats Wednesday
evening 10th June 7.00pm.

POC FADA: John M. Pierce represented the GAA Club in the POC Fada Co. Final
at Kerryhead Mountain on Sunday last.

CHRISTY RING CUP: Well done to the Kerry Senior hurling team who had a big
win over Kildare at Newbridge on Saturday in the Christy Ring Cup
semi-final. Full time score Kerry 6.27 and Kildare 0.9. The Christy Ring
Cup final will be played in Croke Park this Saturday 6th June when Kerry
will play Derry. The game will be shown live on TG4.

UNDER-11: The Ballyheigue U-11 hurlers defeated Tralee Parnells in the
North Kerry Championship on Friday evening. Score Ballyheigue 5-7 and
Parnells 2-1. Panel: Eoin Stack, Evan Casey, Dara Kearney, David
O’Sullivan, Dara O’Fuarain, Simon Corridan, Denis Lynch, Eric Walsh, Shane
Lawless, Muiris Harty, Felim O’Sullivan, Gearoid Harty, Seamus Lucy,
Diarmuid Behan, Nicholas Roche, Charlie Fitzgerald, Donnacha Horgan, Rory
Cantillon.

LORY MAHER CUP: Former Ballyheigue hurler Jamie Kenny will line out with
the Sligo Senior hurling team on Saturday in Croke Park in the ‘Lory Maher
Cup’

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 25th May in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 19-20-29-30. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Kay O’Connor C/o Kitty. The €25 winners were:
Maurice J. Harmon, C/o Macs; Owen Dunne, C/o Macs, and Aidan & Joe, C/o
Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,550.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 8th June 2015

CAMPA SAMHRAIDH/SUMMER CAMP: Ógras, the oldest Irish language youth
organisation, will run a Summer Camp at Ballyheigue Community Centre from
July 27th to 31st to encourage young people aged 7 to 14 to practise their
Irish in a fun environment. Camp will run from 10 to 2.30 with a trip on
Thursday. Participants will engage in a wide range of activities including
conversational practise, hurling, football, soccer, basketball, hockey,
volleyball, badminton, tennis, drama, music, table quiz and art. Cost is
€50 for first participant and €45 for second and subsequent participants.
€30 deposit secures a place. Further details from Risteárd Ó Fuaráin on
087- 2194992, mumhan@ogras.ie or on www.ogras.ie.

IRISH WATER SAFETY - are holding swimming classes in Ballyheigue July
13-17, and Water Safety course at Meenogahane Pier, Causeway July 20-25.
Enquiries to

087-7730320.

BALLYHEIGUE GRAVEYARD MASSES:

Monday July 6th, St.Mary/Holy Family Graveyard 7.30pm.

Wednesday July 15th, Keel Graveyard 8.00pm.

Wednesday July 22nd James’s Old Graveyard 8.00pm.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 3-8-12-19. The Jackpot of €950 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,000. The two €50 winners were: David Griffin, Buncurrig and Aine
O’Connor, Church Road. The €25 winner was Teresa Foran, Tiershanahan.

UNDER-13: The Ballyheigue U-13 hurlers defeated Lixnaw in the North Kerry
Championship on Tuesday evening. Full time score Ballyheigue 5-3 and
Lixnaw 2-3.Panel: Dylan Casey, Daniel O’Loughlin, Jack Stack, Dara Kearney,
Tomas Gaynor, Nathan Guerin, Semi Ó Fuaráin, Conor O’Sullivan, Felim
O’Sullivan, Graham Slattery, Colin Walsh, Rory Duggan, Jordan Goggin, Denis
Lynch, Jimmy O’Halloran, David O’Mahony, David O’Sullivan, Aidan Reidy,
Eric Walsh.

UNDER 11: The Ballyheigue U-11 hurlers with wins over Causeway,
Abbeydorney, and Tralee Parnells and with victory over Crotta on Friday
evening, they were crowned North Kerry Under-11 Champions. Well done and
congratulations to all the players and team mentors. Team: Eoin Stack, Dara
Donnelly, Dara Kearney, Evan Casey, David O’Sullivan (capt.), Sinon
Corridan, Eric Walsh, Denis Lynch, Muiris Harty, Felin O’Sullivan, Dara
O’Furain, Seamus Lucey, David Grady, Gearoid Harty, Rory Cantillon, Charlie
Fitzgeraod, Donnacha Horgan, Dylon Godley.

CHRISTY RING CUP: Congratulations to the Kerry Senior hurlers who defeated
Derry in the Christy Ring Cup final at Croke Park on Saturday. Final score
– Kerry 1-20 and Derry 0-12. The Ballyheigue Club was represented on the
panel by Philip Lucid. The Kerry hurlers will play in the Leinster
Championship Round Robin series in 2016. They also won promotion to
Division 1B.

FIXTURES; Co. Senior hurling league Division 3 Ballyheigue ‘B’ v St. Pats
this Wednesday at St. Pats 7.30pm. Co. Senior hurling League Division 1.
Ballyheigue v Ballyduff at John Joe O’Sullivan Park this Thursday evening 7.30
pm.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 1st June in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 4-19-20-25. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was J. & K. Hayes, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners were:
Stacey Dineen Higgins, C/o Sean, Noreen McElligott, C/o Pat and Richard J.
Keane, C/o Tom Joe. Next week’s Jackpot €1,600.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

BOULEENSHERE N.S: We wish to thank everyone who supported our coffee
morning last Thursday in aid of ‘Donal Walsh Live Life’. A great morning
was had by all and €400 was raised for this worthy charity. A sincere thank
you to all who baked beautiful produce for the day. All the business people
who provided spot prizes for the raffle and to the community centre and
Pat Sheehan who supplied us with much needed delf and cutlery for the day.

Best of luck to Mr. Dineen’s class who will travel to the Odeon Cinema,
Limerick next Thursday with their film “No Reception” as part of the Fresh
Film Junior Filmmaker of the year award. This is the second award
nomination for this film as it opened the Junior Film Fleadh in Galway
recently. We wish our film makers the best of luck on the day.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: The annual Good Friday Walk will take place on
Friday 3rd April starting at 11.00am from the Castle Gate. Sponsorship
cards available from Mary Flahive on 087-2998438. Everyone welcome.

DAFFODIL DAY COFFEE MORNING: Coffee morning at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue family
resource centre from 10am - 2pm on this Friday March 27th. Please support
our sale of official daffodil day goods. Raffle tickets on sale. Fantastic
spot prizes. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and home baked treats. All
ages welcome.

PARISH CLEAN-UP: Our annual Parish Spring clean up takes place on Saturday
next 28th March. There will be bags and pickers available from the schools
and shops. The full litter bags will be collected from the roadside in the
afternoon. An opportunity here to clean one’s own area of litter.

MOBILE LIBRARY: The Kerry Library service, which is available to all
members of the public, visits Ballyheigue every two weeks. The mobile
library will be situated near the Castle Gate at the top of the village on
this Wednesday morning 25th March from 9.45am to 10.45am. The next visit
(for your diary) will be for the 8th & 22nd April. If you wish further
information ’phone 087-2896998 or wwww.kerrylibrary.ie

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 9-22-25-27. The Jackpot of €5,400 was bit won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,450. The two €50 winners were - Brendan Harty, Cliff Road and
Teresa Casey, Ballylongane. The €25 winner was John Tynan, Cliff Road.

GAA MEMBERSHIP: The closing date for membership of the Ballyheigue GAA Club
is the 31st March 2015. All paid up members are entitled to have their
names in the draw for All-Ireland tickets.

KERRY MINORS: The Kerry Minor hurlers were defeated by Offaly in the
Leinster League at Birr on Saturday. Full time score Kerry 0-10 and Offaly
2-18. The Ballyheigue Club were represented on the team by Michael Leane,
Conor Galway and Mark Mulvihill.

KERRY SENIORS: Well done to the Kerry Senior hurlers who defeated London in
the N.H.L. at Austin Stacks Park on Sunday, score Kerry 3-17 and London
2-10. The Club were represented on the team by Philip Lucid. Kerry will
now play Westmeath in the N.H.L. Division 2A final.

GAA CLUB HOODIES: Next Friday 27th March we will have a fitting night for
the Club Hoodie. Could all who wish to avail of the offer please call to
the Club Rooms between 7 – 8.30pm. We will have sample Hoodies on the
night. Please bring fee of €10 per child. Offer open to club members.
New members welcome.

UNDER-14: The Ballyheigue U-14 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the Co.
League on Saturday evening last at Abbeydorney; score Ballyheiegue 4-5 And
Abbeydorney 1-5. Panel: Tomas O’Connor, Jimmy O’Halloran, Ciarain Casey,
Seimi O Fuarain, Graham Slattery, Darren Stack, Jack Stack, Ricky Hussey, Rory
Duggan, Jordan Goggin, Nathan Guerin, Brian Styles, Colin Walsh, Conor
O’Sullivan, Jamie Lee, Eric Walsh.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 League – Ballyheigue v Crotta at Dromakee, Saturday 5 pm.

Under-16 League – Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Ballyheigue on Sunday; check re
time. North Kerry Senior League – Ballyheigue v Causeway at Causeway this
week-end; check re date and time.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 16th March in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-7-15-20. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Aidan O’Mahony, C/o Macs. The €25 winners were
Billy Horgan, C/o Mike, John M. Canty, C/o Tom Joe and Denis Healy, C/o
Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,050.

CAUSEWAY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: will be running a Night at the Dogs on
Friday 27th. There will be 10 races and lots of entertainment on the night.
Local celebrities will take part in a race against teachers and students.
There will be a huge raffle on the night with fantastic prizes sponsored by
local businesses e.g. 2 x €100 vouchers from Atlantic Oils, €100 voucher
for Sean Hussey menswear, Munster Rugby tickets and much more. Please come
along and support what is to be a fun filled family night. Tickets
available from the school and at the door on the night.

DEATHS: The death took place during the week of John Harris, Banemore,
Ardfert. Removal was on Monday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to the
Sacred Heart Church, Kilmoyley. Burial was on Tuesday in the New Cemetery,
Ardfert. RIP. Sympathy is extended to his nephews, nieces and friends.

The death was also this month of Maurice Regan, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
and formerly of Tiershanahan, Ballyheigue. Burial took place in the USA.
RIP. We extend our sympathy to his relatives and friends in Ballyheigue and
the USA.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 15th April 2015

AGM: Ballyheigue Social Economy Scheme is holding its AGM in the Community
Centre on this Wednesday 15th April at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

DAFFODIL DAY: Thanks to everyone who supported our ‘Daffodil Day Coffee
Morning’ on Friday 23rd March last at Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource
Centre. We raised an amazing €1,040. Hope to see you all again next year.

MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN: Kevin Hare's Memorial Tractor Run will take place on
Sunday 19th April meeting at 3pm at Ballyheigue beach and leaving at 3.30pm.
It will travel over Chapel Road to Causeway up Farren, back north road and
around Kerryhead. It will be its 3rd tractor run, Causeway Macra and his
friends are organising this, and all are welcome.

ROWING: Ballyheigue rowing club are holding a meeting on Wednesday the
22nd April in Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre at 8 pm.

BALLYHEIGUE 5/10K BY THE BAY: The Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource
Centre annual Road Race & Fun Run will take place on this Sunday 19th April
at 12 noon. Registration will take place at Ballyheigue Community Centre
between 10am and 11.30am. Race starts the beach car park and refreshments
will be provided during and after event. Entry is €5 for 5km and €10 for
10km. For more information including route- map visit
www.ballyheigue/ie/10k or call 066-7116961. All ages and abilities welcome.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 5-9-15-26. The Jackpot of €5.550 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,600. The two €50 winners were: Aine O’Connor, Church Road and
Hugh Collins, Dreenagh. The €25 winner was Joe O’Riordan, The Village.

UNDER 12s: The U-12 hurlers had a two-point victory over Ballyduff in the
Co. League on Friday evening. Full time score 3-1 and Ballyduff 1-6.

UNDER 14s FOOTBALL: The U-14 football team had a one point win over St.
Pats in the Co. League. Score Ballyheigue 4-8 and St. Pats 2-13.

UNDER 16s: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by a strong Crokes/Rathmore team
in the Co. League.

SENIOR: The Ballyheigue senior hurlers had a hard earned one point win over
St. Brendans in the Co. League on Sunday. Final score Ballyheigue 3-12 and
St. Brendans 0-20. Team: Kevin Mahony, Danny Casey, Damien Casey, Colin
Mahony, Diarmuid Walsh 0-1, Jason Griffin, Michael Leane, Paudie Carroll
0-1, Philip Lucid 0-7, Garry Galway, Mark Regan, Shane Dunne 0-2, Adrian
Flahive 2-1, Tomas Casey, Richard Mahony,. Subs used: Mark Dineen, Tommy
O’Connor 1-0, Francis Flaherty.

KERRY HURLERS: Congratulations to the Kerry Senior hurlers who gained
promotion to Division 1B of the N. H.L. when they defeated Antrim at Parnell
Park on Saturday. Full time score Kerry 2-16 and Antrim 1-18. The
Ballyheigue Club were represented on the team by Philip Lucid.

FIXTURES: Co. U-12 football league Ballyheigue v Beaufort at John Joe
O’Sullivan Park on Sunday evening 6pm. Co. Under 12 hurling Ballyheigue B
v St. Pats at Killarney on Friday evening 7 pm. Co. Under 16 hurling
league Ballyheigue v St. Brendan’s at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Thursday
evening 7 pm. Co. Senior hurling league – Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley at
Kilmoyley on Sunday 2.30pm.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Edmond (Bob) Flahive,
Marian Park, Ballyheigue and late of Tiduff, Ballyheigue. Removal on
Tuesday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church,
Ballyheigue, R.I.P. Following Requiem Mass burial was on Wednesday in the
Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue. Sympathy is extended to his relatives
and friends.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 6th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 2-7-13-24. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Robyn Madden, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners were
Christine Nealon, C/o Tom Joe; Jacob Quille, C/o Mike and Anthony Glavin,
C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,200.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 20th April 2015

PATRICK O’MAHONY TOURNAMENT: The launch of the Patrick O’Mahony Memorial
Tournament will take place in the White Sands Hotel on Sunday 26th April at
8.00pm. All welcome.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: The recent Good Friday Walk raised €505.00.
Many thanks to all sponsors and walkers for supporting our worthy Kerry
cause.

ROWING CLUB: The Ballyheigue Rowing Club is holding an important meeting
on the future of the Club this Thursday night 23rd April at 8.00 pm in the
Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre. Everyone welcome.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 13th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 15-19-21-28. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Chris and Elaine Murphy, C/o Kitty. The €25
winners were: Christina Nealon, C/o Tom Joe, Nathan O’Shea, C/o Kitty and
John Madden, C/o Tom Joe. Next week’s Jackpot €1,250.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 2-6-19-21. The Jackpot of €5,600 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,650. The two €50 winners were: Colin Cantillon, Dreenagh and
Kitty O’Halloran, Ballinclemesig. The €25 winner was Ed Lucid (Snr.),
Tiershanahan.

UNDER 16s: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by St. Brendan’s in the Co.
League and they also lost to Lixnaw in a back game in the Co. League.

SENIORS: The senior hurlers were most unlucky to lose by two points to
Kilmoyley on Saturday evening in the Co. League. Final score Ballyheigue
0-15 and Kilmoyley 0-17.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 football league Ballyheigue v Duagh this Wednesday
evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park at 7.30pm. Co U-12 hurling league
Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney Friday evening at Abbeydorney at 7.00pm; and the
Ballyheigue ‘B’ will play Causeway at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Friday
evening 7.00pm. The Feile U-14 hurling commence on Saturday morning at
Kilmoyley. The following are the fixtures: 11.00am (Game 1) Ballyheigue v
Kilmoyley; 12.00 noon (Game 2) Ballyheigue v Ballyduff; 1.00pm (Game 3)
Ballyduff v Kilmoyley. Two teams will qualify for the Q-final. Co. U-12
football league Ballyheigue v Churchill at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Sunday
evening 6.00pm.

MAURICE COLINS MEMORIAL VINTAGE RALLY DRAW 5TH April 2015

1st Mary McCarthy, Banna East, Ardfert - €300.

2nd Sean McGrath. - Two nights B/B Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh.

3rd Ralph Groache, Listowel. - Hamper.

4th Niall Moloney, Dromclough, Six Crosses, Listowel. - Hamper.

5th P. J. Dowd, Annagh, Tralee. - €100 Voucher Casey Motors, Ardfert.

Thanks to all our sponsors, helpers and supporters for making it a
wonderful day.

€8,250 donated to Kerry/Cork Bus Link – Cancer Support Group.

NA LEANAI CHILDCARE CENTRE: Enrolment currently taking place for Free
pre-school (ECCE)for 2015-2016 school year. Also taking names for junior
pre-school 2015-2016. Crèche open Monday to Friday 7.45am to 6.30pm, full
& part places available. CETS & CCS subvention rates available. Phone Tee
or Louise on 066-7148898 or call into the centre

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Padraig Woods received Gold Medal in U-14 backstroke
swimming at the weekend. Congratulations to Padraig on such a great
achievement. He will go on to represent Kerry in The All-Ireland Finals in
August. Also our U-11 Hurling team received Bronze medals in Ballyduff at
the weekend. Well done to all and thanks to the GAA trainers who trained
the boys. Good luck to our U-12 outdoor soccer team who play in
Mastergeehea this weekend.

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Causeway Ladies Football team will play John
Mitchell's on Friday 24th April at 7.00 (Venue: unknown) in the County
League (Div. 3) Final. The team have made great progress during the
recent league matches but the step up to a higher division is difficult and
John Mitchells have a very young and talented team with underage county
players on their team. This might be a bridge too far for the Causeway
ladies.

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BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

GAA MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT CUP: The ‘Patrick O’Mahony Memorial Tournament’ was
launched on Sunday evening in the White Sands Hotel. The following are the
Fixtures for Saturday evening 2nd May: Ballyheigue v Crotta 5.00pm;
Abbeydorney v Tournafulla (Limerick) 6.30pm.

On Sunday 3rd May: Long Puck Competition for over 40s 1.00pm

The ‘B’ Final will follow at 1.30pm

The ‘A’ Final for the Patrick O’Mahony Cup will throw in at 3.00pm. The
presentation of the Cup and medals will be made after the ‘A’ Final.

Please come along for a great week-end of hurling. The Tournament is
kindly sponsored by Lee Strand Co-Op Creamery and Dairymaster.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 4-10-18-25. The Jackpot of €5,650 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €5,700. The two €50 winners were: Liam O’Sullivan, Tiershanahan
and Paddy Hobbins, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winner was Ina Casey, Cliff Road,
Ballyheigue.

UNDER 12s: The Ballyheigue ‘A’ U-12 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the Co.
League on Thursday evening, score Ballyheigue 4-4 and Abbeydorney 3-4. The
Ballyheigue ‘B’ U-12 team defeated Causeway in the Co. League on Friday
evening, score Ballyheigue 2-2 and Causeway 2-1. The U-12 ‘B’ panel: Eoin
Stack, Dara Kearney, Shane Lawless, Darragh O’Fuarain, Dylan Godley, Evan
Casey, Seamus Lucey, Daragh Donlan, Denis Lynch, Simon Corridon, Charlie
Fitzgerald, Donocha Horgan, Rory Cantillon,

FEILE: The Under-14s Feile team has qualified for the Feile semi-final
which will be played this Saturday 2nd May. Venue and time to be confirmed.

CHRISTY RING CUP: Best of luck to the Kerry Senior hurlers who play Down
on Saturday in the Christy Ring Cup at Austin Stack’s Park 1.00pm. Come
along and support the team.

FIXTURES: Co. U-14 football League – Ballyheigue v Cordal/Scart this
Wednesday at Cordal 7.30pm. Co U-12 hurling League – Ballyheigue ‘A’ v
Lixnaw at Lixnaw, Friday 7pm. The ‘B’ team will play Rathmore at Rathmore,
Friday 7pm. Feile semi-finals on Saturday, venue and time to be
confirmed. Co. U-12 Football League – Ballyheigue v Kilgarvan at
Kilgarvan, Sunday 6.00pm

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 20th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 5-16-17-25. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Shane Fitzgerald, C/o Macs. The €25 winners
were: Geraldine Quilter, C/o Tom Joe, Rosanne Murphy, C/o Kitty and David
Wallace, C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,300.

FIRST FRIDAY COMMUNION CALLS: Fr Leane will bring Communion to the elderly
on Thursday afternoon 30th April and Friday morning 1st May at the usual
times. If others would like him to call please let him know.

MOBILE LIBRARY: The Kerry Library mobile service, visits Ballyheigue
every two weeks. For the month of May it will visit us on Wednesdays 6th &
20th May and will be situated near the Castle Gate at the top of the
village from 9.45am to 10.45am. The staff are happy to advise for all ages
and reading tastes. Book request service is also available.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett – 6th May 2015

COFFEE MORNING: On Wednesday 13th May, the Ballyheigue Over 55s Group will
host a Coffee morning at the FRC Sraid Thaidhg (on Cliff Road) from 10am to 12
noon. The 13th May is a ‘Day to Remember’ for our families and friends,
please come along to support people suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

THRESHING AGAIN: At a recent meeting of the Pattern ‘Threshing’ Group, it
was decided to run the Festival again this year. To help fund the
traditional event a Table Quiz will be held in Flahive’s. The Group would
appreciate parish and regional support for this

RECENT BAKE SALE: At the recent Bake Sale (in aid of John of God Services,
Tralee.) held at the Maurice Collins Memorial Vintage Day, a total of 560
Euro was raised. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone
who supported this worthy cause on the day as well as those who helped out
with the baking.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Swimming classes in Ballyheigue, July 13th-17th;
Water Safety course in Meenogahane, Causeway, July 20th-25th. Enquiries to
087-7730320.

CILLARD CAMOGIE CLUB: will be holding a Tea/Coffee morning with bake sale
for the U-14 Feile team on Sunday May the 10th at 10.45 a.m. after Mass in
An Tochar Bar. All baking donations welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Well done to our U-13 Futsol team who came 3rd last
Sunday in Duagh. The boys had 4 games in total and played really well.
Congrats Jimmy O’ Halloran, Jordan Goggin, Eric Walsh, David O’ Sullivan,
Felim O’ Sullivan and Dara Kearney along with trainers Mark and Jack. Good
luck next Sunday to the U-15 boys Futsol team.

GLENDERRY NATIONAL SCHOOL: “ Night at the Dogs Fundraiser” on Saturday,
May 23rd at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee. A great night of family
fun – greyhound racing, bouncy castle, face painting, music and lots more.
Your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets €10 (children under 14
go free ) available from the school children or directly from the school
on 066 7133827.

LIFE-PACK GROUP: Ballyheigue Life pack Group is in urgent need of funding
to enable them maintain the 8 defibrillators located at various points
throughout the parish. As of now one defibrillator is not working and is
beyond repair. The cost to replace it is approx. €1,350 and we currently
don’t have the funds to do so. We have decided to hold a door to door
collection and people from your area will be calling sometime during the
month of May. We anticipate that a donation of €10 per household would be
enough to cover all costs and enable us to keep all 8 defibrillators in
perfect working order. Thank you for your support.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of John O’Connor,
Clogherbrien, Tralee and late of Ballylongane, Ballyheigue. Removal from
McElligott’s Funeral Home. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballyheigue,
R.I.P. We extend sympathy to his wife, brothers, sister, relatives and
friends.

GAA LOTTO: Congratulations to Betty Sheehy, Church Road, who won the
Ballyheigue GAA Lotto Jackpot of €5,700. The numbers drawn were:
3-6-13-18. Next week’s Jackpot will be €750.

GAA UNDER 12s: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers defeated Lixnaw in the Co.
League on Friday evening. Full time score Ballyheigue 1-7 and Lixnaw 0-1.
Panel: Eric Walsh, Seamie O’Furain, Aidan Reidy, Gordan Goggin, David
O’Sullivan, Tomas Gaynor, Darragh Kearney, David O’Mahony, Felim
O’Sullivan, Dillon Casey, Daniel O’Loughlin, Muiris Harty, Denis Lynch.

UNDER-14 FEILE: Well done to the Ballyheigue Under-14 hurlers who are
through to the Feile Final, when they had a great victory over Crotta at
Lixnaw on Saturday evening. They will play Ballyduff in the Final on
Monday Bank Holiday 4th May. Full time score in semi-final was Ballyheigue
2-4 and Crotta 0-4. Ballyheigue Panel: Jamie Lee, Jimmy O’Halloran,
Ciarain Casey, Aidan Reidy, Gordon Goggin, Darran Stack, Graham Slattery,
Ricky Hussey, Colin Walsh, Rory Duggan, Nathan Guerin, Tomas Gaynor, Seamie
O’Fuarain, Conor O’Sullivan, Eric Walsh, Daniel O’Loughlin, Brian Styles.

PATRICK O’MAHONY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: The tournament went ahead on Saturday
evening with the Semi-Finals. In the first game – Crotta defeated
Ballyheigue on a score of Crotta 1-10 and Ballyheigue 0-10. In the second
semi-final Tournafulla defeated Abbeydorney on a score of Tournafulla 1-15
and Abbeydorney 0-11. On Sunday in the ‘B’ final Abbeydorney defeated
Ballyheigue on a score of Abbeydorney

1-18 and Ballyheigue 0-7. The ‘A’ Final was an eagerly contested game
where the Tournafulla just got the better of Crotta. Full time score
Tournafulla 2-15 and Crotta 3-9. The Patrick O’Mahony Cup was presented to
John Curtain the Tournafulla Captain and he was also named ‘player of the
tournament’.

The over 40 ‘Long Puc’ was won by Brendan O’Sullivan. The skills
competition was won by Ballyheigue Ricky Hussey and in second place was
Jack Parker, Abbeydorney. Many thanks to the four teams especially the
visiting teams of Abbeydorney, Crotta and Tournafulla and the two referees
– Diarmuid Carroll and Mike Hennessy. Hope everyone enjoyed the week-end
of hurling.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-11 Championship Ballyheigue v Causeway at
Causeway on Friday evening 6.30pm. Co. Under-14 league Ballyheigue v
Kilmoyley at John Joe O’Sullivan Park, Saturday evening 6 pm. Co. Uner-12
Football league Ballyheigue v Dingle at Dingle Sunday evening 6 pm.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 27th April in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-12-13-18. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Liam O’Sullivan, C/o Macs. The €25 winners
were: P. J. Higgins, C/o Pat. Mary White C/o Macs and Maurice J. Harmon,
C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,350.