BALLYHEIGUE NOTES – 17th September 2014
PATTERN DAY: We were blessed again with a wonderful celebration of Pattern
Day Mass. Our thanks to the large crowds who came to pray and to all who
organized and assisted in such a professional manner. May Our Lady be our
strength as we face into autumn.
PARISH MISSION: Preparations are well underway for our Parish Mission
given by the Redemptorist Fathers from Saturday 4th October to Friday 10th
October. Thanks to the Parish Council and the very active Mission
Committee for the work they are engaged in at the moment. Please pray that
it will be a source of grace, joy and hope, for all our Parishioners.
“BEGINNING EXPERIENCE”: This is a support programme for men and women who
have suffered the loss of a spouse by death, separation or divorce, to help
them to work through the grief process. Next week-end in the Ennismore
Retreat Centre, Cork from Friday 17th to 19th October. Details/application
forms ’phone 087-9886480.
BALLYHEIGUE YOUTH CLUB: For the new-year 2014/15 enrolments will be at the
Youth Space on Friday 19th September at 8pm. Youth Club members must have
parent/guardian with them to sign consent form. ‘Youth Club’ will then
commence the following week 26th September at 8.30pm. We are always on the
outlook for new leaders so anybody with 2.5 hours to spare once a month
would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to seeing you there!
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION: Many thanks to all who gave so generously to the
Pattern Day Hospice Collection which raised €1,645 for our worthy Kerry
Cause.
GAA LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn at last Saturday night’s GAA
Lotto: 1-2-12-28. The Jackpot of €4,000 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot
will be €4,150. The two €50 winners were Liam Reidy, C/o Pat Joe, and
Kitty Brennan, Tiershanahan. The €25 winner was Ciarain Casey, Barr Na
Sraidhe.
UNDER-16: The Ballyheigue U-16 hurlers defeated Ballyduff on Thursday
evening in the North Championship. Final score Ballyheigue 5-10 and
Ballyduff 2-15. They are now through to the North Kerry final. Panel:
Cormac Slattery, Bryan Sheehan, Shane O’Halloran, Ciaran Casey, Frazer
Irvine, Chriss Heffernan, David Kissane, Arran Casey, Conor Galway, Mark
Mulvihill, Brendan Walsh, Gerard Carroll, Sean Patterson, Kyle Reidy, Jay
Stack Griffin, Thomas Stritch.
UNDER-12: The U-12 hurlers defeated Abbeydorney at Abbeydorney in the Co.
League, the score Ballyheigue 5-12 and Abbeydorney 4-7.
ALL-IRELAND TICKETS: The draw for All-Ireland Football tickets will take
place at the club Room this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm for Club members.
BALLYHEIGUE GAA CLUB: are holding a ‘Clothes Recycling Drive’ ; please
donate any unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags,
belts and soft toys by dropping them to the club rooms on Saturday 20th, 27
th September and 4th October between 11am and 1pm. Mobile phones also
welcome, but please keep separate. There will also be a trailer for
clothes donations after each Mass in the church Car Park. If you require
your donations collected please contact Mike at 086-3630467 or any club
officer.
COURSING LOTTO: The following numbers were drawn on Tuesday 9th September
in the Ballyheigue Coursing club Lotto: 11-14-16-26. No Jackpot winner.
The 50 winner was A. O’Sullivan. The €25 winners were: Declan Crowe,
Rachel Lyons and Ml. Davoran. Next week’s Jackpot €2,050.