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.

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BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 10TH jUNE 2015

GAELCHOLÁISTE GLEANN DOIRE: The Irish language summer school reopens this
year on Monday 13th-17th July & 20th-24th July from 9.30am to 3.30pm in
Scoil Naomh Erc primary school, Glenderry. Irish is taught in a fun way
with emphasis on music/singing/dance/drama and a céilí. Afternoon
activities include surfing, swimming, kayaking, zip wiring, nature walk,
golf, athletics, baking and mini golf. Students from 5yrs-15 yrs are
catered for. Call Cait Bn de Cantalún to reserve a place call 087-2481382
or the school 066-7133827. Registration forms available at the school.
Beatha teanga í a labhairt.

IRISH WATER SAFETY: will run the following courses in July:

· July 13th -17th swimming classes, Ballyheigue,

· July 20th – 25th Walter Safety, Meenagohane Pier.

Enquiries: 087-7730320

RATHMORRELL NATIONAL SCHOOL: A final Mass will be held in the school on
Wednesday 17th June at 11.00am. Anyone who has been associated with the
school, in any capacity over the years, is most welcome to attend.

BALLYHEIGUE OUTDOOR MASSES:

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

Wednesday July 15th, Keel Graveyard 8.00pm.

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

Thursday 30th July, Mass in Marian Park, 7.30pm

Killury Graveyard Mass 19th June at 7.30pm.

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.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 3-5-20-21. The Jackpot of €1,000 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,050. The two €50 winners were: Liam Reidy, Tiershanahan and
Tomas Gaynor, Keel. The €25 winner was Laura Dunne, Marian Park.

CO. LEAGUE: Ballyheigue Intermediate hurlers defeated Austin Stack’s in
the Co. Div. 3 League on Wednesday evening at Connelly Park. Final score
Ballyheigue 2-13 and Austin Stack’s 0-8.

SENIORS: The senior hurlers were defeated by Ballyduff in the Co. League on
Thursday evening. Full time score Ballyheigue 1-12 and Ballyduff 3-13.
The seniors lost to Crotta in the Co League on Sunday at Dromakee; final
score Crotta 2-14 and Ballyheigue

1-12.

UNDER-10 BLITZ: The U-10 Blitz hurlers played very well in the Ryno Mills
Blitz at Abbeydorney on Saturday. They just lost one game. Many thanks to
the Abbeydorney Club for their hospitality.

UNDER-12: The U-12 football team defeated Kilgarvan in the Co. League on
Saturday evening, score Ballyheigue 2-14 and Kilgarvan 2-8.

GAA GOLF: The Ballyheigue GAA Club wish to thank all the teams and sponsors
who took part in their golf classic on Saturday at Ballyheigue Castle Golf
Club.

FIXTURES: Co. Senior hurling Div.3 league Ballyheigue ‘B’ v Duagh this
Wednesday at John Joe O’Sullivan park 7.30pm. Co. Senior hurling Division
1 League Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Lixnaw Sunday 2.00pm.

CO. CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW: The Garvey’s Co. Senior hurling championship draw
took place on Saturday in Radio Kerry. Ballyheigue v Lixnaw, Causeway v
Ballyduff, Crotta v Kilmoyley, St. Brendans v Abbeydorney. The games may
be played on week-end of July 18th.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 8th June in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 5-24-25-28. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Shauna Higgins, C/o Sean. The €25 winners were: D.
Roche, C/o Diarmuid. Kitty Brennan, and Liz O’Sullivan, C/o Macs. Next
week’s Jackpot €1,650.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 22nd June 2015

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Congratulations to all who participated in the County
Athletics last weekend in Castleisland. We were thrilled when Katelyn Leen
received 3rd place in 100m U-12. Fantastic Katelyn and well done. Thanks to
Gearoid Harty and Matthew O’Sullivan who carried the banner for Ballyheigue
in the Parade. Training is well under way for the upcoming Munster Finals
in UL on July 4th. Skittles practice is on in The Family Resource Centre,
and draughts in The Youth Space. Padraig Woods and Shauna Casey continue to
practice for The National Finals in August.

RECOVERY HAVEN: We are delighted to announce that there is to be "A
Celebration of Light" held on Ballyheigue Beach on Monday 6th July 2015 at
8pm. This is the first time this event will be held in Ballyheigue. Candles
are on sale in local shops at a cost of €3 for 1 or €5 for 2. They will
also be available to buy on the night. We wish to thank the festival
committee for accommodating us during their festival week. Contact Susan
Lacey 087-9743805 if candles required thanks.

DIABETES INFORMATION: A diabetes public information evening will be held on
Thursday June 25th at 7.30pm in Fels Point Hotel, Tralee. All are welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Kerry Area will host an open public meeting
celebrating 60 years of AA in Kerry on Sunday 28th June at 2.30pm in the
Listowel Arms Hotel. All welcome.

KERRY LIBRARY: The mobile library service visits Ballyheigue on a
fortnightly basis. It is available to all members of the public.
Experienced staff are happy to advise for all ages and reading tastes.
When in Ballyheigue it is located on the car park near the Castle Gate and
in July it will visit us on the 1st, 5th and 29th (Wednesdays) from
9.45am to 10.45am.

FUNDRAISING: Dance this Saturday night 27th June in the White Sands Hotel
in aid of the Duggan Family House Fire appeal. Traditional music from
8.30pm followed by Eddie Lee from 10.00pm to close. Admission on the night
€5. Thank you for your support.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at lat Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 3-10-24-25. The Jackpot of €1,050 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,100. The two €50 winners were: Margaret Flaherty, Tiershanahan
and Julie Kenny, Marian Park. The €25 winner was: Anselm Boyle, Marian
Park.

INTERMEDIATE: The Ballyheigue intermediate hurlers received a walk-over
from Duagh on Wednesday evening in the Div.3 Co. League.

UNDER-14: Ballyheigue’s U-14 hurlers took part in the Munster Feile Blitz
at Limerick on Saturday last. It was a great experience for our team who
pitted their skills against top teams from other counties and they
performed very well and had a most enjoyable day out in Limerick.

FIXTURES: Co. Senior hurling Div 3 League Ballyheigue ‘B’ v Causeway ‘C’
this Wednesday evening at Causeway 7.30pm. North Kerry Rhyno Mills U-15
Championship Ballyheigue v Causeway at John Joe O’Sullivan Park this
Thursday evening 6.30pm. Co. Senior hurling League Div.1 Ballyheigue v
Lixnaw at Lixnaw, Friday evening 7.30pm. Co. Senior hurling League Div.1
Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney at John Joe O’Sullivan Park, Sunday 2.30pm.
North Kerry Intermediate Championship Q-final Ballyheigue ‘B’ v St.
Brendans ‘B’ at John Joe O’Sullivan Park, Tuesday 30th June 7.00pm.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 15th June in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 3-14-21-30. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Richard Keane, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners were:
Bridget Leen, C/o John B; Tara Hayes, C/o Tom Joe and Cindy Quilter, C/o
Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,700.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 30th June 2015

RECOVERY: HAVEN: Our "Celebration of Light" event will take place in
Ballyheigue Beach on Monday July 6th at 8pm. Candles are on sale in local
shops, Hartnetts, Pat Joe's, the Post Office, Benny McDonalds and
Brassil’s. We wish to thank the shops for helping out a wonderful 1st time
event for Ballyheigue. Candles €3 for 1, €5 for 2. These can also be bought
before the event. This event is for all the family to come and celebrate
the life of a deceased family member or friend and a nice get together of
old and new friends.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: ‘Munsters’ time has arrived and our 2 draughts teams
and our skittles team will travel to UL this Saturday. We wish all teams
the very best and will keep you all updated on our progress next week.

SUMMER MASS TIMES: Please note from next weekend 4th/5th July the Summer
Schedule begins with Sunday Masses at 9.30am and 10.45am in the Church and
12 noon Mass in the Community Centre.

OUTDOOR MASSES: Monday 6th July, St. Mary/Holy Family Graveyard at 7.30pm.

Wednesday 15th July, Keel Graveyard at 8.00pm.

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

Thursday 30th July, Marian Park, Ballyheigue at 7.30pm.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 5-6-18-27. The Jackpot of €1,100 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,150. The two €50 winners were: Tony O’Leary, Dirtane and Jer
O’Halloran, Buncurrig. The €25 winner was Joe Higgins, Ballylongane.

UNDER 15: The U-15 hurlers lost to Causeway in the N.K. Championship on
Thursday evening score Ballyheigue 2-8 and Causeway 3-8.

INTERMEDIATE: The Ballyheigue ‘B’ team received a walk-over from Causeway
‘C’ on Wednesday evening in the Div. 3 Co. League.

SENIOR: The senior hurlers defeated Causeway in the Q-final of the North
Kerry Championship on Tuesday evening. Full time score Ballyheigue 1-18
and Causeway

1-13. On Friday evening they played Kilmoyley at Kilmoyley in the
semi-final of the North Kerry Championship and lost by one goal after extra
time in an exciting game of hurling. Full time score after extra time
Ballyheigue 1-17 and Kilmoyley 2-17.

KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMP: The Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp will be held in
the John Joe O’Sullivan Park from 13th to 17th July
cost €55 with reduction for additional family members. It is an action
packed week of activities for children aged 6-13 Monday to Friday from
10.00am to 2.30pm. You can also register on morning of camp.

FIXTURES: North Kerry U-15 Championship Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Lixnaw this
Thursday evening 6.30pm. North Kerry U-13 Championship Ballyheigue v
Abbeydorney at John Joe O’Sullivan Park this Friday evening 6.30pm. Co.
U-16 hurling Championship Q-final Ballyheigue v Tralee Parnells at Tralee
Tuesday 7th July at 7 pm.

BALLYHEIGUE GUN CLUB: A reminder to members that all subscriptions must be
paid by week-ending 24th July for insurance purposes – please contact the
treasurer.

LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB: Causeway Ladies Football team qualified for the
Semi-final of the Junior Ladies Championship when they beat
Milltown/Castlemaine at Listry Pitch on Wednesday last on a score line of
4-11 to 1-4. Causeway is making great progress this year under the
watchful eye of trainer Mike Enright, reaching the final of the Paidi O' Se
competition and the County League Final last month. Causeway was the
fitter team and was 2-6 to 3 points up at half time.

Midfielders Elaine Ryall and Ciara Anderson were in superb form and
provided star forward Patrice Diggin's with a good supply of passes and she
ran at their defence every time. Grainne Galway is improving with every
game and finished the game with two goals. Causeway will be meeting the
winners of the Spa/Finuge game, who would be hot favourites for this
game. Causeway team: Michelle O’Carroll, Rebecca O Carroll, Laura
Costelloe, Rachael Reidy Captain, Jackie O’Carroll, Edel Slattery, Grace
Kearney, Elaine Ryall 1-3, Ciara Anderson 0-1, Michelle O’Regan 0-2,

Patrice Diggins 0-3, Rhiannon Sheehy, Grainne Galway 2-0, Eimear O’Mahony
0-1, Sarah Leahy1-1.Rachael Stack, Laura Reidy, Judy Diggins, Hannah
O’Halloran.

COURSING CLUB LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 22nd June
in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing club Lotto: 4-6-25-27. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Joan C/o Macs. The €25 winners were Lisa
McKenna C/o John B.; Donal Carrick C/o Pat and Jake Browne C/o Kitty. Next
week’s Jackpot €1,750.

BALLLYHEIGUE NOTES - 6th July 2015

IRISH WATER SAFETY swimming classes in Ballyheigue, July 13th-17th.

Enrol at lifeguard station at 10a.m., cost 25 Euro. Enquiries to
087-7730320.

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: ‘Munster’ finals in UL last Saturday was a hub of
activity. A very enjoyable day was had with all our teams making the
finals. After a much anticipated draughts game our U-12 team came out
dominant winners with a score of 8-2. David O’Sullivan, Adam Dineen, Dara
Kearney, Denis Lynch, Dara Donnelly, Eric Walsh and Darragh O’Fuarain
brought the Gold Medals back to the Kingdom and now prepare for the
Al-Irelands in Athlone this August. Our U-14 draughts team of Matthew
Dineen, Seimi O’Fuarain, Jimmy O’Halloran, Aidan Reidy, Luke McCrohan and
Adam O’Leary was very unlucky. They had a draw and then lost on a count
back to receive second place and 6 more Silver medals for Kerry. The U-16
Skittles team of Darren Stack, Bryan Sheehan, Maggie Lynch, Lisa Kearney
and Caoimhe Reidy lost out to a very popular and strong Tipperary side that
definitely had skittles in the blood. 2nd place and 5 silver medals in the ‘
Munsters’ was fantastic for our 1st time playing skittles at this level.
Thanks to Terence Dineen who coaches our draughts team and to all who
travelled.

BALLYHEIGUE MASSES OUTDOOR:

Wednesday July 15th, Keel Graveyard 8.00pm.

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

Thursday 30th July, Mass in Marian Park, Ballyheigue 7.30pm

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 2-6-22-23. The Jackpot of €1,150 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,200. The two €50 winners were: John Leen, Buncurrig and
Margaret Mulvihill, Castleshannon. The €25 winner was John O’Sullivan,
Ladies Well.

INTERMEDIATE: The Ballyheigue Intermediate hurlers defeated St. Brendans in
the North Kerry Championship Q-final on Tuesday evening . Score
Ballyheigue 1-16 and St. Brendans 0-16. Team: John Healy, Owen Lucid,
Michael Lucid, Ned Flahive, Sean Patterson, Joe O’Halloran, Adrian Flahive,
Paudie Carroll, Tommy O’Connor, Conor Galway, Tomas Casey, Garry Galway,
Mark Mulvihill, Richard Mahony, Declan Quill, Cian O’Sullivan, Tadgh
Hartnett, Brian Riordan, Arran Casey.

UNDER-15: The U-15 hurlers had a good win over Lixnaw at Lixnaw on Thursday
evening. Team: Kyle Reidy, Vince Casey. Ciarain Casey, Darran Stack,
Graham Slattery, Rory Duggan, Colin Walsh, Bryan Sheehan, Kevin Rice, Ricky
Hussey, Jamie O’Regan, Brian Styles, Conor O’Sullivan, Nathan Guerin,
Jimmy O’Halloran, Aidan Reidy, Darran Quirke.

UNDER-13: The U-13 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the North Kerry
Championship on Friday evening. Final score Ballyheigue 5-5 and
Abbeydorney 1-5. Team: Daniel O’Loughlin, Dara Kearney, Jack Stack, Aidan
Reidy, Jimmy O’Halloran, Colin Walsh, Graham Slattery, Tomas Gaynor, Rory
Duggan, David O’Mahony, Nathan Guerin, Seimi O’Fuarain, Felim O’Sullivan,
Conor O’Sullivan, Eric Walsh, Denis Lynch, David O’Sullivan, Luke Bowler,
Jordan Goggin.

MINOR: The Ballyheigue Minor hurlers had a big win over Tralee Parnells on
Saturday evening in the Co. League.

KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL COMP. The Kelloggs GAA Cúl Comp will be held in
Ballyheigue Sportsfield from 13th to 17th July. Cost €55 with reduction
for additional family members. Open to primary school children between 6
to 13 years of age. Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm . You can
also register on the morning of competition.

FIXTURES: Co. Senior hurling Div.3 league Ballyheigue ‘B’ v St. Pats this
Wednesday evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park 7.30om. Rhyno Mills U-15
Championship Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley this Thursday evening at John Joe
O’Sullivan Park 6.30pm. Rhyno Mills U-13 Championship Friday evening
Ballyheigue v St. Brendans at Ardfert 6.30pm. Co. Senior hurling League
Ballyheigue v Causeway at Causeway Saturday evening 7.30pm.

The Michael Freemantle Tag Rugby Memorial will take place on Sun. 9th
August 2015
at The Cashen Strand, Ballyduff. It is 7 a side mixed beach tag rugby.
Teams (consisting of 10 players, 3 must be female) must register before 31st
July 2015 all details are available on
www.mftagrugby.ie<http://www.mftagrugby.ie/> or

Email mftagrugbymemorial@gmail.com.
All proceeds form the event are going to the Palliative Care unit of Kerry
Hospice.
Family Fun Day with Bouncy castle, children’s entertainment, penalty
shoot-out and much more. Music and refreshments will be also available on
the day.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 29th June in
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 3-10-24-29. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was B. Harrington, C/o Pat Joe. The €25 winners were:
Maurice J. Harmon, C/o Macs and Joe Gilbride, C/o Pat Joe and Josie James,
C/o Mike. Next week’s Jackpot €1,800.

GUN CLUB: A reminder to members that all subscriptions must be paid by
week-end 24th July for insurance purposes. Please contact treasurer.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 15th July 2015

GAA WALK TO THE ROCK: The Annual GAA Juvenile Walk (Coiste na nOg) to the
rock takes place next Sunday 19th July at 11.30am; please assemble at the
Life Guards Hut. Sponsor cards have being given to all kids at a cost of
€2 per line. All your support is greatly appreciated. We hope a big crowd
will turn up for the walk on our beautiful beach.

RECOVERY HAVEN: Our Celebration of Light which was held last Monday week
was a great success. From all the feedback people were very touched by the
event and the evening raised over €1,000 for this great cause. Thanks to
all who helped out in any way and to Susan Lacey who organised the event in
Ballyheigue for us. Please God it may become an annual event.

BALLYHEIGUE MASSES OUTDOOR:

Wednesday July 15th, Keel Graveyard 8.00pm.

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

Thursday 30th July, Mass in Marian Park, Ballyheigue 7.30pm.

LECTURE SUCCESS: The Inaugural Lecture by Bryan Mac Mahon on Elise Sandes
was an outstanding success in the White Sands Hotel as it honoured the
memory of John Joe O'Sullivan. With an excellent series of slides the great
work Elise did for soldiers in India, Ireland and Britain was discussed
brilliantly by the lecturer.

PATTERN 'THRASHER' NIGHT: An open night will be held in the White Sands
Hotel next Thursday night as this year's programme will be launched by
Richard Casey and Danny O'Mahony. A lovely traditional night in store for
everyone!

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: Thanks to all who contributed to our draw or played
our draughts team last Sunday in the village green. Congratulations to Colm
Carroll who won the hamper which was kindly sponsored by Moriarty's Centra.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 5-13-17-24. The Jackpot of €1,200 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,250. The two €50 winners were: Anthony Dineen, Tiershanahan,
and Claire & Ben O’Connor. The €25 winner was Liam Hussey, Marian Park.

UNDER-16: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by Parnells in the Co.
Championship

Q-final on Tuesday on Tuesday evening; score Ballyheigue 0-5 and Parnells
2-8.

INTERMEDIATE: The Ballyheigue Intermediate hurlers defeated ladies-Walk in
the North Kerry Championship semi-final at Ballyduff with a score
Ballyheigue 1-10 and Ladies-Walk 0-9. Team: John Healy, Owen Lucid, Ned
Flahive, Joe O’Halloran, Mark Regan, Sean Patterson, Michael Leane, Tommy
O’Connor, Aidrean Flahive, Tomas Casey, Conor Galway, Declan Quill, Richard
Mahony, Taidhg Hartnett, Mike Slattery, Mike Lucid, Brian O’Riordan, John
M. Pierce.

DIVISION 3: The ‘B’ team received a walk over from St. Pats in the Div.3
Co. League.

UNDER-13: The U-13 hurlers defeated St. Brendans in the North Kerry
Championship on Friday evening at Ardfert with a scor: Ballyheigue 5-8 and
St. Brendans 1-5. Team: Daniel O’Loughlin, Aidan Reidy, Jack Stack, Dara
Kearney, Jimmy O’Halloran, Rory Duggan, Tomas Gaynor, Graham Slattery,
Colin Walsh, Jordan Goggin, Conor O’Sullivan, Seamie O’Fuarain, Felin
O’Sullivan, Nathan Guerin, David O’Sullivan, Denis Lynch, Eric Walsh,
Dillon Casey.

UNDER-15: The Ballyheigue U-15 hurlers had a big win over Kilmoyley in the
North Kerry Championship on Sunday morning. Team: Kyle Reidy, Vince Casey,
Ciaran Casey, Darran Stack, Rory Duggan, Colin Walsh, Graham Slattery,
Brendan Walsh, Kevin Rice, Bryan Sheehan, Rickey Hussey, Darran Quirke,
Jamie Lee, Jamie Regan, Nathan Guerin, Brian Styles, Aidan Reidy, Jimmy
O’Halloran.

FIXTURES: North Kerry U-15 Championship – Ballyheigue v St. Brendan’s this
Thursday evening at John Joe O’Sullivan Park at 6.30pm. Co. Senior hurling
championship Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Abbeydorney Friday evening at 7.00pm.
North Kerry Under-14 Championship Ballyheigue v Abbeydorney at Abbeydorney
Tuesday evening at 6.30pm.

GAA COLLECTION: The Ballyheigue GAA Club annual church gate collection
will be taken up this week-end. Your support would be appreciated.

BALLYHEIGUE GUN CLUB: A reminder to members all subscriptions must be paid
by week-ending 24th July for insurance purposes. Please contact the
treasurer.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 6th July in the
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club lotto: 4-17-18-27. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was John Joe Canty, C/o Tom Joe. The €25 winners
were: David O’Mahony, C/o Macs; John Kelliher, C/o John B. and Norah Foley,
C/o Sean. Next week’s Jackpot €1,850.

.BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 20th July 2015

SEASON ON SONG - The launch of this year's Pattern "Thrasher" Gathering was
celebrated with style in the White Sands last Thursday night. Special
Guests, Richard Casey and Danny O'Mahony lead the occasion with words of
praise and renditions of tunes which captivated the large attendance on the
night. Musicians, singers and dancers wove an air of magic and set the
preparations for this year's Pattern Trad Event on a really firm footing.
Thanks to all participants.

SWIM WEEK - The Irish Water Safety ran another very successful swim week in
Ballyheigue, with children receiving lessons in the sea from beginners to
the advanced level and wonderful to see the improvement in all the swimmers
at the end of the week .

Many thanks to the children who took part and to their parents for bringing
them and special thanks to instructors, Jane and Saibh.

Hope to see you all again next year and expect better weather.

“BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN” APPEAL: If anyone has photographs of Pattern Day,
Grotto, Well or Street please hand them in at the Post Office as soon as
possible – with your name and address for returning items to you. They may
be used in a forthcoming publication regarding “Pattern Day”..

BALLYHEIGUE OUTDOOR MASSES:

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

Thursday 30th July, in Marian Park, Ballyheigue, 7.30pm.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 3-19-25-28. The Jackpot of €1,250 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,300. The two €50 winners were Niall Lucey, Dirtane and Mary
Barrett, Ballylongane. The €25 winner was Mary Cantillon, Dirtane.

UNDER-15s: The Ballyheigue U-15 hurlers defeated St. Brendans in a high
scoring North Kerry championship game on Thursday evening; score
Ballyheigue 8-12 and St. Brendans 5-7. They are now through to the final.
Panel: Kyle Reidy, Vince Casey, Ciaran Casey, Graham Slattery, Rory Duggan.
Colin Walsh, Darran Stack, Brendan Walsh, Kevin Rice, Darran Quirke Ricky
Hussey, Bryan Sheehan, Jamie Lee, Jamie Regan, Nathan Guerin, Brian Styles,
Jimmy O’Halloran, Aidan Reidy, Seamai O’Fuarain, Thomas Stritch, Conor
O’Sullivan.

Co. Senior Championship: Ballyheigue Senior hurlers played Lixnaw in Round
I of the Garvey’s Senior hurling Championship on a perfect pitch in
Abbeydorney on Friday evening. Ballyheigue played with the aid of a strong
breeze in the first half and led at the break by 0-10 to 0-9. A feature of
the half was the wonderful point scoring by Ballyheigue’s Wing-Forward –
Philip Lucid. Ballyheigue had two goal chances, but failed to take them.
The Ballyheigue scorers in the opening half were: Philip Lucid 0-7, Danny
Casey 0-1, Mark Dineen 0-1 and Diarmuid Walsh 0-1. Lixnaw with the aid of
the breeze in the second half soon drew level and went five points ahead
midway through the half and they had two goal chances, but also failed to
take them. Fair play to Ballyheigue they kept plugging away and with
further points from Philip Lucid 0-3. Paudie Carroll 0-1 and Damian Casey
0-1 they came within two points of Lixnaw as time ran out. This was a
spirited display by the Ballyheigue team and they look forward to the
losers round this week-end. Well done to both teams who played a clean and
sporting game. Final score Ballyheigue 0-15 and Lixnaw 0-17.

FIXTURES: N.K. Championship Final – Ballyheigue v Causeway may be played
this week-end. Check with officials re time and venue. North Kerry
Under-10 hurling Blitz at Ardfert Saturday morning 10.00am. North Kerry
Under-14 championship- Ballyheigue v Crotta Tuesday evening at John Joe
O’Sullivan Park 6.30pm. Co. Senior Championship losers Round: Ballyheigue
v. St. Brendans this week-end Venue and date to be confirmed during the
week.

GAA COLLECTION: Ballyheigue GAA Club wish to thank all those who
contributed to their annual church gate collection last week-end. Thanks
also to everyone who took part and supported the fundraising Walk to the
Black Rock on Sunday.

BALLYHEIGUE GUN CLUB: A final reminder to members that all subscriptions
must be paid by week-end 24th July for insurance purposes. Please contact
the treasurer.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 13th July in
Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 4-6-7-24. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Emily & Aron Harris, C/o Kitty. The €25 winners
were: Mary O’Mahony, C/o Macs; Eileen Keane, C/o Tom Joe; and Sean Griffin,
C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot €1,900.

DEATHS: The death took place during the week of Jackie Crowe, Gallowsfield,
Tralee and late of Marian Park, Ballyheigue. Removal was on Wednesday
evening from Gleasure’s Funeral Home, Tralee to St. Mary’s Church,
Ballyheigue. Requiem Mass was on Thursday 16th July, followed by private
cremation. R.I.P. We extend our sympathy to her children, her father,
brothers, sister, relatives and friends.

The death took place of Brendan Sweeney, Upper Village, Ballyheigue.
Reposing at his home on Thursday with Requiem Mass on Friday 17th July
followed with burial in the Holy Family Cemetery, Ballyheigue. R.I.P. Our
sympathy to his sister, relatives and friends.

The death of Tony Lucid late of the Village, Ballyheigue took place in
Huddersfield, England. Burial will take place in Huddersfield, England.
Sympathy is extended to his family and relatives.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES

28th July 2015

OUTDOOR MASS: This Thursday evening 30th July Mass will be celebrated in
Marian Park, Ballyheigue at 7.30pm. Please note there will be no Mass in
the Church that day.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Pat Joe Godley, Main Street,
Ballyheigue. Removal on Monday 20th July 2015 evening from Hartnett’s
Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue. Requiem Mass was on Tuesday
21st July followed by burial in St. Mary’s cemetery, Ballyheigue, R.I.P.

Sympathy is extended to his wife, his son, daughters, sisters, brother,
relatives and friends. Pat Joe was a great friend of Ballyheigue GAA
Club and the Ballyheigue Coursing Club. Both Ballyheigue GAA Club and
Coursing Club members formed a Guard of Honour at the removal.

“PATTERN DAY” WALKS: The Walk from Tralee to Ballyheigue is well
established now. A new idea is being considered i.e. A Walk from both
Tobar na Súl and from Keelviceda, two ancient monastic sites, will take
place on “Pattern” morning to meet at St. James Cemetery. From there both
groups will proceed to the Grotto in time for Mass. All are welcome.
Contact number for further details 087-9714612.

A SUMMER CAMP will be held in Ballyheigue in August from 4th – 7th August
inclusive. Tenacity School of Performing Arts will be holding this camp for
all ages. The camp will consist of dances, vocals, drama, Arts & Crafts and
Games. If Interested please contact Geraldine at 086-3451900.

SONG CONTEST: Ballyheigue will have more than a passing interest in this
year’s “Sean McCarthy International Song Contest” which is on this
week-end in Finuge.

A brand new original song “The Hills of Erinmore” written by Eddie Lee &
Tommy James is one of the songs chosen for the final. The song will be
performed by local singer Risteard O’Fuarain on Saturday 1st August. We
wish all concerned the very best of luck.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 20th July in the
Ballyheigue & Coursing Club Lotto: 1-3-7-16. Jackpot was not won. The €50
winner was Maurice J. Harman, C/o Macs. The €25 winners were: A. Glavin,
C/o Macs; Joe C/o Tom Joe; and Eddie Ross, C/o Macs. Next week’s Jackpot
€1,950.

CO. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Ballyheigue made their exit from this
year’s Garvey’s Co. Senior Hurling Championship at Causeway on Sunday.
They lost by a point to St. Brendans. Ballyheigue played against a strong
breeze in the first half. St. Brendans made a great start with three
unanswered points. Ballyheigue came more into the game and were level
midway through the first half. Two more points for St Brendans and one
point for Ballyheigue, left the score at the break Ballyheigue 0-4 and

St. Brendans 0.5. Ballyheigue scorers were Philip Lucid 0-3, Damien Casey
0-1. Ballyheigue were in good position for the second. It still took them
a while to draw level and they went ahead by a point on two occasions.
Midway through the second half St. Brendans went into a three point lead
and further point from Philip Lucid and Paudie Carroll and try as they did
they could not get that equalising score. Both sides were guilty of poor
shooting. The Ballyheigue team can hold their heads high they played well
in their two Championship outings and just came up short in both games.
Final score Ballyheigue 0-9 and St. Brendans 0-10.

GAA UNDER-14: The Ballyheigue U-14 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney in the
North Kerry Championship on Tuesday evening at Abbeydorney; score -
Ballyheigue 2-8 and Abbeydorney 1-6. Panel: Jamie Lee, Aidan Reidy,
Curain Casey, Jack Stack, Jimmy O’Halloran, Darran Stack, Tomas Gaynor,
Ricky Hussey, Colin Walsh,

Seami O’Fuarain, Rory Duggan, Graham Slattery, Conor O’Sullivan, Nathan
Guerin, Brian Styles, Daniel O’Loughlin, David O’Mahony, Jordan Goggin.

NORTH KERRY UNDER-15 FINAL: Ballyheigue v Causeway lost Thursday evening
23rd July. Both Clubs agreed to toss for venue. Ballyheigue won the toss
and the game was to go ahead at John Joe O’Sullivan Park on Thursday
evening. The Ballyheigue team took to the field but the Causeway team
failed to turn up; also present was the Referee and North Kerry Coiste na
nOg officers. It was a pity the game did not go ahead as a large number of
supporters were present to see what could have been an exciting game. The
‘Edmond Flahive Memorial Trophy’ was presented by Mike Leahy, Chairman of
Coiste ns nOg to the Ballyheigue joint-captains: Brendan Walsh and Thomas
Stritch.

UNDER-12: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers defeated St. Brendans in the Co.
League on Friday evening at Ardfert. Score – Ballyheigue 3-9 and St.
Brendans 2-6. Panel: Daniel O’Loughlin, Seamie O’Fuarain, Aidan Reidy,
David O’Sullivan, Jordan Goggin, Tomas Gaynor, Dara Kearney, Muiris Harty,
David O’Mahony, Felim O’Sullivan, Denis Lynch, Dylan Casey, Luke Bowler.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 10-16-21-27. The Jackpot of €1,300 was not won. Next week’s
Jackpot will be €1,350. The two €50 winners were: Mark Woods, Ballylongane
and Colm Carroll, Ballinclemessig. The €25 winner was Martin Hanlon,
Dreenagh.

BUS EIREANN: Bus Schedule for August 2015

Ballyheigue to Tralee

Ballyheigue to Tralee

Tralee to Ballyheigue

Tralee to Ballyheigue

Mon to Sat

Sundays

Mon to Sat

Sunday

8.05 11.35 16.50

12.40 1 6.50

11.00 + 16.15

12.00 16.15

8.35 12.05 17.20

13.05 17.20

11.30 + 16.45

12.30 16.40

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 4th August 2015

The Michael Freemantle Tag Rugby Memorial will take place on Sunday 9th
August 2015 at The Cashen Strand, Ballyduff at 1pm. It is 7-a-side mixed
beach tag rugby. Email mftagrugbymemorial@gmail.com.
All proceeds form the event is going to the Palliative Care unit of Kerry
Hospice.
Family Fun Day with Bouncy castle, children’s entertainment, penalty
shoot-out and much more. Music and refreshments will be also available on
the day.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 6-14-25-27. The Jackpot of €1,350 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,400. The two €50 winners were: Jer Reidy, Tiershanahan and Aine
O’Connor, Church Road. The €25 winner was Joe Barrett, Dirtane.

CO. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Ballyheigue made their exit from this
year’s Garvey’s Co. Senior Hurling Championship at Causeway on Sunday.
They lost by a point to St. Brendans. Ballyheigue played against a strong
breeze in the first half. St. Brendans made a great start with three
unanswered points. Ballyheigue came more into the game and were level
midway through the first half. Two more points for St. Brendans and one
point for Ballyheigue, left the score at the break Ballyheigue 0-4 and

St. Brendans 0-5. Ballyheigue scorers were Philip Lucid 0-3, Damien Casey
0-1. Ballyheigue were in good position for the second. It still took them
a while to draw level and they went ahead by a point on two occasions.
Midway through the second half St. Brendans went into a three point lead
and further point from Philip Lucid and Paudie Carroll and try as they did
they could not get that equalising score. Both sides were guilty of poor
shooting. The Ballyheigue team can hold their heads high they played well
in their two Championship outings and just came up short in both games.
Final score Ballyheigue 0-9 and St. Brendans 0-10.

UNDER-14: The U-14 hurlers were defeated by Crotta in the North Kerry
Championship on Tuesday evening.

NORTH KERRY INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: The Ballyheigue Intermediate
hurlers defeated Causeway after extra time in the Rhyno Mills, North Kerry
Intermediate Championship final at Kilmoyley on Friday evening. The
Causeway boys led at half-time on a score of Ballyheigue 0-6 and Causeway
1-6. The Causeway team kept their noses in front until midway through the
second half when Ballyheigue drew level and from there to the finish it was
score for score with neither side able to take control. The full time
score Ballyheigue 1-11 and Causeway 1-11. The Ballyheigue scorers in
normal time were Michael Slattery 1-5, Paudie Carroll 0-2, Conor Galway
0-2, Mark Regan 0-1, Adrian Flahive 0-1. In extra time Ballyheigue made a
good start with a great goal from Paudie Carroll and two points by Michael
Slattery. Causeway kept in touch and was only a goal behind at half time,
in extra time, with the score standing at Ballyheigue 2-13 and Causeway
1-13. Both sides scored a goal each in the final half of extra time and
Ballyheigue held out for a famous victory. Full time score after extra
time – Ballyheigue 3-13 and Causeway 2-13. The Ballyheigue goalkeeper and
backs were very solid. The two midfielders played well. The forwards had
their moments where ‘Man of the Match’ must go to the one and only Michael
Slattery who finished with a total of 2-7. Joe Walsh Chairman of the North
Kerry Hurling Board presented the ‘Tom & Kit Browne Cup’ to the Ballyheigue
captain Richard O’Mahony. Team & scorers: John Healy, Mark Burns, Michael
Lucid, Ned Flahive, Joe O’Halloran, Tomas Casey, Sean Patterson, Mark
O’Regan 0-1, Tommy O’Connor, Conor Galway 0-2, Paudie Carroll 1-2, Adrian
Flahive 0-1, Richard O’Mahony, Declan Quill, Michael Slattery 2-7. Subs
used: Colm Griffin, Garry Galway.

UNDER-12: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers defeated Tralee Parnells in The Co.
League on Friday evening in Tralee - Score Ballyheigue 5-8. and Parnells
3-1. Panel: Daniel O’Loughlin, Seamie O’Fuarain, Aidan Reidy, David
O’Sullivan, Jordan Goggin, Tomas Gaynor, Dara Kearney, Muirish Harty, David
O’Mahony, Felim O’Sullivan, Denis Lynch, Eric Walsh, Dylan Casey.

KERRY MINOR HURLERS: Congratulations to the Kerry Minor hurlers who had a
big win over Kildare at Newbridge on Saturday in the All Ireland
Championship Q-Final. Ballyheigue player Michael Leane played at full back
on the team Brian O’Riordan was also a member of the panel. Kerry will
play Down in the All Ireland semi-final on Saturday 15th August. Full time
score - Kerry 2-19 and Kildare 0-13.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-16 Championship Ballyheigue v Lixnaw at Lixnaw
Friday evening 6.30pm. North Kerry Under-14 Championship Ballyheigue v
Ballyduff at John Joe O’Sullivan Park Tuesday evening 6.30pm.

UNDER 21: Best of luck to the Kerry U-21 hurlers who play Meath on
Saturday.

“PATTERN DAY” WALKS: The Walk from Tralee to Ballyheigue is well
established now. A new idea is being considered i.e. A Walk from both
Tobar na Súl and from Keelviceda, two ancient monastic sites, will take
place on “Pattern” morning to meet at St. James Cemetery. From there both
groups will proceed to the Grotto in time for Mass. All are welcome.
Contact number for further details 087-9714612.

A SUMMER CAMP will be held in Ballyheigue in August from 4th – 7th August
inclusive. Tenacity School of Performing Arts will be holding this camp for
all ages. The camp will consist of dances, vocals, drama, Arts & Crafts and
Games. If Interested please contact Geraldine at 086-3451900.

BALLYHEIGUE “PATTERN” APPEAL: If anyone has photographs of Pattern Day,
Grotto, Well or Street, please hand them in at the Post Office as soon as
possible – with your name and address for returning items to you. They may
be used in a forthcoming publication regarding “Pattern Day”.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 27th July in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto - 7-15-19-28. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Josie James, C/o Mike. The €25 winners were
– Cindy Quilter, C/o Macs, Paula Hayes-Quinn, C/o Tom Joe and Ben Quille,
C/o Mike. Next week’s Jackpot €2,000.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 10th August 2015

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: National times have come around already and
Ballyheigue will be out in force at the National games this coming weekend
in Athlone. On Saturday morning early our U-2 draughts team will begin
their playoff rounds. We wish manager Terence Dineen and his team: David
O’Sullivan, Dara Kearney, Adam Dineen, Denis Lynch, Dara Donnelly, Eric
Walsh and Dara O’Fuarain all the best. On Sunday morning our county
champion swimmer Padraig Woods takes to the water in what should be a very
tightly contested event. We will all be rooting for you Padraig and to
finish our weekend Shauna Casey will compete in the Model Making
competition. This is a very highly skilled competition and Shauna does
fantastic work with her pieces, good luck Shauna and all our competitors.

SEAN McCARTHY FESTIVAL: Congratulations to three talented Ballyheigue
musicians in winning the ballad competition in the Sean McCarthy Memorial
Festival last weekend in Finuge. The new song ‘The Hills of Erinmore’ was
co-written by Tommy James and Eddie Lee and performed by Risteard
O’Fuaráin. We wish them continued success.

THE DUGGAN FAMILY: “Would like to thank sincerely all the people of
Ballyheigue and our neighbouring parishes for your generosity and help
following our recent house fire. We would also like to thank all those who
organised fund raising events and especially those who sold tickets,
dropped and collected envelopes the first weekend and helped in any way.
To thank everyone individually would be impossible so please accept this as
our sincere thanks and gratitude. We will be forever grateful to you all.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.”

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION: Next Saturday 15th August is the Feast of the
Assumption. Please note - Vigil Mass Friday at 7.30pm & Saturday Mass at
10am will be celebrated at the Church; and 12.00 (noon) in the Community
Centre. Please take note of the change in Mass times for Saturday 15th
August.

CAUSEWAY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: The incoming First Year Students can collect
their school uniforms next Thursday 13th August at the school, 10.30 to
3.00pm. Fifth Year Students can collect uniforms on Friday 14th August at
the school, 10.30am to 3.00pm. Memo from Bus Eireann: School buses will
not operate until Monday 31st August. As the school opens on Thursday 27th
August and Friday 28th August for First Years – these families should make
their own travel arrangements.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Saturday night’s GAA Lotto:
7-9-27-28. The Jackpot of €1,400 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot will be
€1,450. The two €50 winners were: Mike Drury, Marian Park and Mary Godley,
C/o Kieran. The €25 winner was: Maggie Bailey, Glendahalan.

UNDER-12: It was a great week for Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers – on Wednesday
evening the ‘B’ team defeated Causeway. Score: Ballyheigue 1-11 and
Causeway 2-0. On Friday evening the ‘A’ team had a big win over
Abbeydorney - score: Ballyheigue 5-13 and Abbeydorney 0-10. Panel: David
O’Sullivan, Aidan Reidy, Seamie O’Fuarain, Jordan Goggin, David O’Sullivan,
Tomas Gaynor, Dara Kearney, Muiris Harty, David O’Mahony, Felim O’Sullivan,
Denis Lynch, Dillan Casey, Luke Bowler, Eoin Stack, Evan Casey, Shane
Lawless, Dara Donnelly, Simon Corridan, Seamus Lucy, Dara O’Fuarain, Rory
Cantillon, Charlie Fitzgerald, Ricky Shanahan.

UNDER 21: Hard luck on the Kerry U-21 hurlers who lost out by a last minute
goal to Meath at Trim on Saturday. Full time score: Kerry 1-17 and Meath
2-15. The Ballyheigue Club was represented on the team by Philip Lucid and
Adrian Fahive.

KERRY MINORS: Best of luck to Michael Leane and Brian O’Riordan and the
Kerry Minor hurlers who will make the long journey to Newry on Saturday to
play Down in the All Ireland semi-final.

COACHING: The Ballyheigue Under-10 and Under-12 hurlers attended Fitzgerald
Stadium, Killarney on Sunday for a top class coaching session from Sean Óg
h-Ailpin, Cork and Seamus Hickey, Limerick. The very successful event was
sponsored by Brendan Moriarty & ‘Centra’. The two teams and mentors had a
most enjoyable day.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-16 Championship, Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley this
Thursday evening at John Joe O’Sullivan park 6.30pm. North Kerry Under-14
Championship Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley Tuesday evening 6.30pm at Kilmoyley.
The Ballyheigue Minor hurlers will join with Tralee Parnells in this year’s
Co. Championship.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of John Joe Harrington,
Knockane, Ballyheigue. Removal was on Tuesday evening August from
Hartnett’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue. Requiem Mass on
Wednesday 5th August followed by burial in St. James’s Old Cemetery,
Ballyheigue R.I.P. Sympathy is extended to his brothers, sister, relatives
and friends.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 3rd August in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club lotto: 2-8-27-30. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Liam Reidy, C/o Kieran. The €25 winners were
Graham Slattery, C/o Diarmuid, Linda Hayes, C/o Tom Joe and Gene
McElligott, C/o Pat. Next week’s Jackpot €2,050.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 18th August, 2015

COMMUNITY GAMES 2015: What a fantastic conclusion Ballyheigue Community
Games had to finish our year 2015 with such great achievements at The
National Finals in Athlone last weekend. On Sunday afternoon our very own
Shauna Casey took the floor in The Model Making Competition. Every event is
very nerve racking but Shauna was very relaxed and was absolutely thrilled
along with her parents Adrian and Mary and sister Molly when it was
announced she received 2nd place: just brilliant to receive a Silver Medal.
Padraig Woods our Swimmer had a fantastic swim to get through his heat and
onto the semi-finals. Padraig was just unlucky to miss out by 1 place to
get into the final. Well done Padraig and thanks for representing
Ballyheigue and Kerry for us. Trainer Terence Dineen and his seven-soldiers
were busy playing Draughts all weekend. On Saturday morning they had a very
early start and played again Saturday evening. This event was decided on a
points system and yet another province had to be played Sunday morning
where our boys - David O’Sullivan, Adam Dineen, Dara Kearney, Denis Lynch,
Dara Donnelly, Darragh O'Fuairain and Eric Walsh came out with 7 Bronze
Medals. The draughts was a very tough and highly contested event. The
nerves were very bad by the parents who were absolutely thrilled to receive
3rd place. We could not be more proud of all the children and thank
everyone who travelled to Athlone.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH: Please note next Sunday 23rd August is the last Mass in
the Community Centre. On the following Sunday August 30th the Masses on
Sunday in the Church will again be at 9.30am and 11.00am

“PATTERN DAY 2015: As Pattern Day is fast approaching there will be a
meeting of Our Lady’s Well and Grotto Committee on Thursday 27th August at
8.15pm in the Grotto Car Park to ensure that all goes well on September 8th.
We urgently appeal for more stewards to help out. Please hand in you name
to the Presbytery or to any of the Grotto Committee. The success of this
Historical Day is due to the dedicated volunteers down through the years.
Please help out.

“PATTERN DAY” WALKS: The Pattern Day walk from Tralee to Ballyheigue is
well established now. A new idea is now mooted i.e. that two walks be
organised from Tobar na Súl and Killviceda, two ancient monastic sites, to
arrive at St. Mary’s Well & Grotto at 10.30am Pattern Day. Great idea and
I am sure that locals will take up the challenge. We would like a
reaction.

“BALLYHEIGUE PATTERN DAY” APPEAL: If anyone has photographs of the Pattern
Day Grotto, Well or Street please hand them in at the Post Office as soon
as possible, with your name and address for returning to you. They may be
used in a forthcoming publication regarding “Pattern Day”.

MISSION APPEAL: Sr. Bernadette Reynolds, Franciscan Missionaries of Mary,
will speak at all Masses on 22nd and 23rd of August. She will outline the
missionary work they are involved in, their achievements and needs. A
collection will be held for them at the end of each Mass.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 10-13-22-23. The Jackpot of €1,450 was not won. Next week’s
Jackpot will be 1,500. The two €50 winners were: K. O’Halloran, Ks Hair,
The Village, Ballyheigue and Ella Casey, Dirtane. The €25 winner was Mike
Quill, Harty’s Terrace.

UNDER-16s: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by Lixnaw at Lixnaw on Thursday
evening in Round 1 of North Kerry Championship; score Ballyheigue 1-8 and
Lixnaw 0-15.

UNDER-12s: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers continue on their winning ways with
victory over Kilgarvan on Thursday evening in the Co. League, score
Ballyheigue 5-9 and Kilgarvan 0-5. Team: Daniel O’Loughlin, Seimi
O’Fuarain, Aidan Reidy, David O’Sullivan, Jordan Goggin, Tomas Gaynor, Dara
Kearney, Muiris Harty, David O’Mahony, Felim O’Sullivan, Denis Lynch, Eric
Walsh, Dylan Casey, Luke Bowler.

KERRY MINOR HURLERS: Congratulations to the Kerry Minor hurlers who
defeated Down in the All-Ireland Championship semi-final at Newbridge on
Saturday. Full time score Kerry 2-22 and Down 3-9. The Ballyheigue Club
was represented on the team by Michael Leane playing full back and Brian
O’Riordan who is a member of the panel. Kerry will play Roscommon in the
all-Ireland Minor hurling championship final.

FIXTURE: Co. Under-12 League Ballyheigue v Ballyduff at Ballyduff this
Friday evening 7.00pm.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 10th August in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lootto: 11-12-15-18. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was: Megan Mahony, C/o Macs. The €25 winners
were: J & K. Hayes, C/o Tom Joe; Claire Reidy, C/o John B; John Joe Canty,
C/o Tom Joe. Next week’s Jackpot €2,100.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE: Congratulations to all the local leaving Certificate
students on their results on Wednesday 12th August. We wish them the very
best in their future.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

“PATTERN DAY” 2015: As Pattern Day is fast approaching there will be a
meeting of Our Lady’s Well and Grotto Committee this Thursday 27th August
at 8.15pm in the Grotto Car Park to ensure that all goes well on September 8
th. We urgently appeal for more stewards to help out. Please hand in your
name to the Presbytery or to any of the Grotto Committee. The success of
this Historical Day is due to the dedicated volunteers down through the
years. Please help out.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: The A.G.M. for the Ballyheigue Branch of Kerry
Hospice Foundation will be held in the Community Centre on this Wednesday,
26th August at 8.30pm. Everyone welcome.

BALLYHEIGUE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: Bookings are still being taken for
our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2nd – 7th October. Sol Travel
066-7124111.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 6-11-19-20. The Jackpot of €1,500 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,550. The two €50 winners were: Brendan O’Carroll, Tiduff, C/o
Kieran and Alan O’Halloran, Bouleenshere. The €25 winner was Brian
Griffin, Cliff Road.

UNDER 14: The Ballyheigue U-14 hurlers defeated Kilmoyley in the North
Kerry Championship on Tuesday evening at Kilmoyley. Final score
Ballyheigue 4-7 and Kilmoyley 2-6. Team: Jamie Lee, Ciaran Casey, Jack
Stack, Aidan Reidy, Darren Stack, Tomas Gaynor, Jimmy O’Halloran, Ricky
Hussey, Rory Duggan, Conor O’Sullivan, Colin Walsh, Graham Slattery, Seamie
O’Fuarain, Eric Walsh, Daniel O’Loughlin, David O’Mahony, Brian Styles.

UNDER 16: The U-16 hurlers were defeated by Ballyduff in the North Kerry
Championship on Thursday evening.

CO. UNDER-12 CHAMPIONS: The Ballyheigue U-12 hurlers went through Phase 2
of the Co. League undefeated and were crowned County Champions on Friday
evening when they defeated a strong Ballyduff team in their final game.
This was a tremendous display of skilful hurling by this young team. The
team mentors were: Brendan O’Sullivan, and Eamon O’Sullivan. Full time
score Ballyheigue 3-5 and Ballyduff 1-3. The victorious team were: Daniel
O’Loughlin, Aidan Reidy, Seamie O’Furain, David O’Sullivan, Jordan Goggin,
Tomas Gaynor, Dara Kearney, Eric Walsh, David O’Mahony, Muiris Harty,
Felim O’Sullivan, Denis Lynch, Dylan Casey, Luke Bowler. The team were
treated to refreshments on their arrival home. Many thanks to the White
Sands Hotel.

FIXTURE: Co. Minor Championship Q-final Ballyheigue/Parnells v South Kerry
Sunday at Kilgarvan. Check re starting time.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 17th August in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 1-11-13-28. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Sarah Quill, C/o Mike. The €25 winners were:
Joe Slattery, C/o Diarmuid, Claire Reidy, C/o John B. and Mike Quille.
Next week’s Jackpot €2,150.

NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK: 22nd to 30th August incl.

FREE GUIDED TOURS of Ardfert Cathedral on Sunday 30th August. Guides will
outline the development of the church complex from St. Brendan to recent
times. Venue: Ardfert Cathedral. Tel.066-7134711. 10am to 17pm. Cost: Free

LIVING LITERATURE: Take a stimulating journey through stories and songs of
the Kerry writers including John B. Keane & Bryan MacMahon in a live
interactive performance as part of the tour of the Kerry Writers' Museum.
Venue: Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel. Cost Adult: €5.00 Cost
Child: €3.00, Cost Concession: €4.00. 068-22212. Date 27th August 12:00pm
to 13:30pm, 27th August 14:00pm to 15:30pm 28th August 12:00pm to 13:30pm
28th August 14:00pm to 15:30pm.

LISTOWEL RAMBLING HOUSE: An informal evening of traditional Irish music,
song, dance & story telling revives the old ‘rambling house’ tradition of
days gone by. Come along and join in the fun. Venue: Seanchaí - Kerry
Writers' Museum. Cost: Free. Kerry Writers' Museum. Telephone: 068-22212
Website: www.kerrywritersmuseum.com Dates: 27th August 21:15pm to 0:30am

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – Michael Burkett

PATTERN “THRASHER” FESTIVAL: Visitors and parishioners are invited to this
year’s musical Festival. A Celebrity Concert, in honour of Our Lady of
Ballyheigue, will be held on this Sunday 6th September at 7.00pm in the
Community Centre, showcasing the very best of local and regional talent.

ON MONDAY the 7th September at 9.00pm The Grand Sessions of the Pattern
“Thrasher” Gathering will be officially launched by Mr. Richard Casey at
the White Sands Hotel. This is a lovely traditional Intro to our famous
social and spiritual Pattern Day. See your friends there!

PATTERN DAY: We look forward to our annual “Pattern Day” at Our Lady’s Well
& Grotto on Tuesday week 8th September Mass celebrated by Bishop Raymond
Browne at 11.00am. Our thanks to all volunteers, gardai and organizing
committee. Ministers of the Eucharist and extra stewards will be needed to
facilitate the distribution of Holy Communion. Stewards are asked to be at
the Grotto at 9.30am to cater for the large crowds. It is in accordance
with the spirit of Pattern to leave the Grotto car park for the very
elderly and disabled. These are asked to be there by 10am to avoid
disappointment. We pray that our devotion to Mary will bring many graces
and favours to our community.

PATTERN DAY WALKS: The Keelvicada Walk will commence at 8.30am from Keel
Graveyard. From there, walkers will proceed to the main road and follow it
through Glenderry to the top of the village. Here turn left to the top of
Harty’s Terrace and right for St. James’ Churchyard.

WALKERS from Tobar na Súl will depart St. Daithle’s Well at 8.45am and
follow the main road through Tiershannaghan to “Finn’s Chair”, Glenlea,
turn right and follow the “Furzy Glen” to Knockane. Here cross the road
and follow the Lime Kiln Way and the Mount Way to the top of Harty’s
Terrace and turn left for St. James’ Churchyard.

Anybody who wishes to join the Walks en-route or join the walkers at St.
James’ Churchyard is welcome to do so. Remember all are welcome.

At 10.20am the entire group will proceed from St. James’ Churchyard to our
Lady’s Well for mass at 11.00am. Appropriate footwear is advisable for all
walkers.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 4-12-17-26. The Jackpot of €1,550 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,600. The two €50 winners were: Chris James, Ballylongane and
Mary Cantillon, Dirtane. The €25 winner was: Joe Riordan, The Village.

MINORS: The Ballyheigue/Parnells Minor hurlers were defeated by South Kerry
in the Co. Championship Q-final at Kilgarvan on Sunday. Score: South Kerry
3-20 and Ballyheigue/Parnells 2-5.

KERRY MINORS: Best of luck to Michael Leane and Brian O’Riordan and the
Kerry Minor Hurling team who play Roscommon on Saturday at the Gaelic
Grounds, Limerick at 2 pm in the All-Ireland Championship Final.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 24th August
in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing club Lotto: 5-6-18-20. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Josie James, C/o Mike. The €25 winners were:
Michael McElligott, C/o Macs. Paul Reidy, C/o John B. and Mike Quille.
Next week’s Jackpot €2,200.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 7th September 2015

ACTIVE RETIREMENT: Our local Over 55s Club will restart meeting on
Wednesday 16th September in the Family Resource Centre, Cliff Road,
Ballyheigue from 11.00am to 1.00pm. We will soon be commencing our ‘PAL’
exercises so that we will all be fit. In the meantime we can chat about
whatever – we are an easy group! If you wish to contact us please ’phone
086-0815944.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 7-11-21-28. The jackpot of €1,600 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,650. The two €50 winners were: Mike Casey, Glendahalan and Mike
Kenny, Dirtane. The €25 winner was: Ciarián Casey, Bar na Sraide.

KERRY MINOR HURLERS: Well done to the Kerry Minor hurlers who made it four
All-Ireland titles in-a-row when they had a big win over Roscommon at the
Gaelic grounds, Limerick on Saturday last, in the All-Ireland Minor
Championship Final. Congratulations to the Ballyheigue Club players –
Michael Leane playing as full back and Brian O’Riordan who was a member of
the panel. Both Michael and Brian are now proud holders of All-Ireland
medals. Full time score – Kerry 6-17 and Roscommon 1-8.

FIXTURES: North Kerry Under-14s Championship: Ballyheigue v Ballyduff at
John Joe O’Sullivan Park this Wednesday evening 6.30p.m. North Kerry
Under-16s Championship: Ballyheigue v Kilmoyley at Kilmoyley this Thursday
evening 6.30pm.

ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL TICKETS DRAW: The draw for All-Ireland football
tickets will take place in the club room on Tuesday 15th September at 8.00pm.
Members must be present on night of draw.

DEATHS: The death took place during the week of T. J. Lynch, Sandhill Road,
Ballyheigue. Removal was on Wednesday evening from Hartnett’s Funeral
Home to St. Mary’s Church. After Requiem Mass on Thursday 10th Sept 2015
burial was in St. James Old Cemetery, Ballyheigue. R.I.P. We offer sympathy
to his wife, sons, relatives and his friends.

We extent our sympathy to John Tynan, of Castle Lawn, Ballyheigue on the
recent death of his mother Marcella Tynan, burial was in Portarlington, Co
Laois. R.I.P.

Sympathy is also extended to Con Heffernan, Ballylongane on the death of
his mother Peig Heffernan, Ballincraheen, Lixnaw. Following Requiem Mass
burial was in Kiltomey Cemetery, Lixnaw. R.I.P.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 31st August in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 3-7-10-16. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Eileen Keane, Causeway. The €25 winners were:
Melanie Higgins, Ballyheigue. John Leen, Ballyheigue and Donal Mulvihill,
Causeway. Next week’s Jackpot €2,250.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER: The Pope’s Prayer for September “That opportunities for
education and employment may increase for all young people.”

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: This is a world wide specially designed Support
Programme for men and women who have suffered the loss of a spouse by
death, separation or divorce. The next weekend is on Ennismore Retreat
Centre, Cork from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October. Contact: 087-9886480.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES - 15th September 2015

PATTERN DAY 2015: We were blessed again this year with a wonderful
celebration of Pattern Day Mass. Our thanks to the large crowds who came to
pray and to all who organised and assisted in such a professional manner.
We thank in particular all who organised and took part in the three Walks
from Tralee, Keel and Glendahalan – a noteworthy initiative, and the pre
Pattern “thrasher” events, built community and celebrated our cultural
heritage. May Our Lady be our strength as we face into autumn.

THE PATTERN DAY WALKS from Tobar na Súl and Keelvicada proved to be a great
success due to the efforts of many people. Walkers from both districts
turned up early on Tuesday morning, to honour their local historical
sites. Many walkers from other parts of the Parish and visitors also
started the Walks while others joined in along the way.

Thank you to all the walkers and anyone who helped in anyway to make these
first Walks an important part of our Pattern Day Mass. Hopefully these
Walks to honour our ancient Christian Sites will continue to grow in future
years.

KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: Many thanks to all who gave so generously to the
Pattern Day collection which raised €1,882.50 for our worthy Kerry cause.

BALLYHEIGUE YOUTH CLUB: Registration will take place in the Community
Centre on Friday 18th September 2015. New leaders welcome.

MEMORIAL COFFEE DAY: To mark the 50th Anniversary of the death of Patricia
Curran (the Village and Philadelphia) there will be a Coffee Day at the
home of Cathy Curran (top of Ballylongane, Ballyheigue) on Wednesday 16th
September from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Donations for upkeep of Our Lady’s Well
& Grotto. All welcome.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 6-10-12-23. The Jackpot of €1,650 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €1,700. The two €50 winners were: Sinead Thornton, Ballyronan and
Ina Casey, Cliff Road. The €25 winner was Paul O’Connor, Marian Park,
Ballyheigue.

UNDER 16: The U-16 hurlers lost to St. Brendans and Kilmoyley last week in
the North Kerry Championship. The U-12 football team drew with na nGael
2-10 each in the Central League. The U-14 hurlers lost to Ballyduff in the
North Kerry Championship, Score Ballyheigue 0-8 and Ballyduff 3-8.

KERRY TEAM COLLECTION: Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the
Kerry Team Training Fund last week-end.

DIVISION-3 FINAL: The Co. Division-3 league final between Austin Stack’s
and Ballyheigue ‘B’ due to go ahead on Saturday last was called off at the
last minute. It will now go ahead on Saturday 26th September.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 7th September in
the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Lotto: 1-8-10-11. Jackpot was not
won. The €50 winner was Noah Slattery, C/o Diarmuid. The €25 winners
were: Jean Foley, C/o Sean; Laura McKenna, C/o John B. and Lisa McKenna,
C/o John B. Next week’s Jackpot €2,300.

BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 22nd September 2015

COMHALTAS: Enrolment for music lessons & AGM for CCE Naomh Breandáin will
take place on Tuesday 29th September in Cuil Mhuire (beside Ardfert Church)
at 7:30pm. Lessons will begin on Monday 5th October in Ardfert Community
Centre.

CCE Naomh Breandáin incorporates Ardfert, Kilmoyley, Ballyheigue,
Churchill, Spa & Fenit areas.

A "THRASHER" THANKS: The Pattern "Thrasher" Committee wishes to thank
Glenderry and Sliabh Mhadra schools, Lixnaw GAA Scór Group, the Causeway
Wrenboy Group and individual artistes who made the Pattern Concert such a
success.The Committee also wishes to thank all who contributed to the
excellence of the Pattern Grand Sessions Night in the White Sands. The word
on the street speaks highly of the Event as everyone enjoyed the
festivities.

BADMINTON – The new Badminton season is just up and running and will
continue in the Community Centre Ballyheigue every Monday and Thursday
night from 8.30 to 10.00. New members welcome.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Ballyheigue St. Vincent de Paul is there to provide
advice and support. To contact us phone 086-0885034.

ACCORD: Offers an affordable professional counselling service with
qualified counsellors in a confidential, caring and safe environment. The
Centre offers one-to-one counselling, couple counselling, separation
support, fertility awareness and natural family planning service. “If you
can’t talk to each other, try talking to us.” We also offer Pre-Marriage
Courses. Contact ACCORD, Tralee at 066-7122280.

DEATHS: We extend sympathy to Mrs Maureen O’Mahony, Clahanebawn on the
death of her father William (Willie) O’Grady, Castleshannon, Causeway.
Requiem Mass was on Friday 18th September followed by burial in St. John’s
Cemetery, Causeway. R.I.P.

The death took place during the week of Michael Monson, Ballinclemessig,
Ballyheigue. Removal on Monday from Casey’s Funeral Home to St. John’s
Church, Causeway followed by burial on Tuesday 22nd September in St. John’s
Cemetary, Causeway. R.I.P. We offer sympathy to his wife, family,
relatives and friends.

We also extend sympathy to Mrs Teresa Reidy, Glenlea, Ballyheigue on the
death of her sister Ann McCarthy, Ardagh, Causeway. Removal from her home
on Tuesday to St. John’s Church, Causeway followed by Requiem Mass at 12
noon and burial in St. John’s Church, Causeway. R.I.P.

GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 11-16-23-28. The Jackpot of €1,700 was not won. Next week’s
Jackpot will be €1,750. The two €50 winners were Laura/Gillian Carroll,
Kerryhead, C/o Kieran, and Steve Reidy, Tiershanahan. The €25 winner was
John Flahive, Tiduff.

FIXTURE: Co. League Division 3 final – Ballyheigue ‘B’ v Austin Stack’s
this Saturday evening. Check re venue and time.

COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Monday 14th September
in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 6-19-25-26. Jackpot was
not won. The €50 winner was Christina Nealon, C/o Tom Joe. The €25
winners were: Mary Godley, C/o Kieran, Lilly Dunne, C/o Pat, and Josie
James, C/o Mike. Next week’s Jackpot €2,350.