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.