Ballylanders Newsletter Week Ending 8th January
Anniversaries:
Week ending January 7th and 8thBill and Lena Kiely Anglesborough
Finbar Jones R.I.P.:
Oliver Plunkett Place, Ballylanders, / Garryspillane, Limerick. We are saddened to hear the sudden death of Finbarof 4 Oliver Plunkett Place, Ballylanders and late of Ballyfruta, Garryspillane & Hospital, Co. Limerick who died on Wednesday 28th Nov. 2016 at a very young age.Finbar moved to Ballylanders a couple of years ago, a very quite man and settled in well in the community. The people of Oliver Plunkett Place were shocked to hear this sad news just after Christmas. Predeceased by his mother Mary. Deeply regretted by his father John, brother Christopher Oates (Ballyfruta), sisters Tara (Ramsey Glenbrohane), Marie (Ballyfruta), brother-in-law, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends. Finbar was laid to rest after Requiem Mass in Glenbrohane on Saturday to Galbally Cemetery. May he rest in Peace.
Tax Rebate Forms:
Please sign and return your form.
Priest Notes:
When writing cheques for the parish please begin with the words BALLYLANDERS CHURCH a/c,without these words on the cheques there is always complications.
Day Care Centre:
Arts and Crafts: every Friday from 2 to 3pm at the Day Care Centre.
Set Dancing: Tuesday’s from 8.30pm – 10.30pm, new comers welcome.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
Runs in Ballylanders Day Care Centre every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm. All parents, carers, grandparents, dads welcome to attend. It’s a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join parent support worker Michelle Stack telephone: 086 8888105.
St Steven’s Day walk/Run
The annual St Steven's day walk and run took place on Mon 21st Dec. A large crowd of people took part including young and old. The first person to cross the line was Willie O Donoghue
Tuition:
Maths, chemistry, physics, Irish and Frenchtuition/grindsgiven by experienced teachers/correctors.Leaving, Junior Cert and Third Level in Ballylandersarea.Phone Michael or Mary at (087) 109 5756.
Senior Citizens Christmas Party:
The Christmas party held at the Firgrove Hotel recently was a very enjoyable occasion with a large attendance. The friendly staff of the hotel provided a scrumptious meal. Mus was provided by the ever-musical duo Michael Hoare and Willie o Mahon. Looking forward to a similar occasion in the coming year.
Introduction to Orienteering:
Ballyhoura Beoare hosting an ‘Introduction to Orienteering’ event on Sunday 29thJanuary from10am-2pmat the Ballyhoura Bike Centre. We will cover map reading, compass use and practice a couple of Orienteering routes! It is open to beginners who would like to give Orienteering a go and no previous experience in required! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is€10 per person.
Pre - booking is essential as spaces are limited so please r call 063-91746 if you are interested in taking part.
Sewing and Alterations:
Available every Thursday from 4-5pm in the Day Care Centre. Items will be ready for collection the following Thursday or call 087 4032524
Supervised Saturday Study:
Has started in Knocklong Community Hall every Saturday 9:30-1:30. The cost is €10 per student. Please note the following change: Booking is essential prior to each study session. Please contact Caitríona to book your place @0879039342. All post primary students are very welcome to attend.
Ballylanders Newsletter Week Ending 8th January
Ballylanders GAA:
Congratulations to Emma D Kelly on winning this year’s sport prophet competition , the presentation was made in Gallaghues on Thursday night last.
Paistí Na Nollaig:
Just to let everyone know we delivered our Christmas boxes to our charity on Wednesday 21st December, saying that it felt amazing is an understatement because honestly it was the best feeling any of us have ever felt in our entire lives. Knowing that all those children in need are going to be able to open a present on Christmas Day really made our hearts melt, seeing there little faces while opening those presents would be something really worth seeing !
We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts who helped us throughout the past few weeks and also people who supported us and bought our hampers and mugs we really appreciate it! We also want to thank all of our sponsors because without your support none if it would have been possible.
We received an email from our Charity after Christmas to Thanks us for iour donations and to say they had enough hampers not only for Suimhness but to also support St Vincent de Paul, Novas and other outreach Families.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year from the 'Paistí Na Nollaig' team
Cards Wednesday December 21st:
11 games – Willy O Mahony & Billy Bourke
10 games –Larry English & Sean Hanley, Jim English & Dinny Morrissey, Ger Healy & Jim Murphy
Table Prizes: Kathleen Finn & Ann Coughlan, Peadar Hyland & Lar Henebry, Bridget Mc Grath & Bridie Moloney, James Vaughan & John Morey, Paddy & Peggy Luddy
Raffle: Billy Casey, Deidre Browne, Moss Morriarty, Helen O Brienx2 Geraldine Noonan, Bridie Moloney and Joan O Brien
Games start at8:45 SHARP.
Cards Wednesday December 28th:
13 games – Jim English & Dinney Morrissey
10 games – Billy Casey & Phil Lonergan, Dinny Wallace & Tom Callaghan
Table Prizes: Theresa Quinn & Rita Noonan, Bridgie Fitz & Catherine Donovan, Donie & Joan Hannon, Bridie Moloney & Bridget Mc Grath, Mike Finn & Gene Wimms
Raffle: Deidre Browne, Bridget Mc Grath Sean Hanley & Ger Leahy
Games start at 8:45 SHARP.
Cards Wednesday January 4th:
8 games – James Vaughan & John Morey, Ger Leahy & Jim Murphy, Jim Fox & Mary Howard, Lucy Cooke & Alice Lewis, Kathleen Finn & Anne Coughlan, Maureen Kenneally & Moss Mc Carthy, Billy Bourke & Willie O Mahony, Bridget Fitz & Seamus O Dwyer.
Table Prizes: Tom Davern & Joan O Brien, Pauleen Mc Grath, Lar Henebry & Peadar Hyland, Deidre Browne & Declan Tierney, Helen O Brien & Mary Hyland
Raffle: Kathleen Finn, Deidre Browne, Maureen Kenneally & Mike Finn
Games start at 8:45 SHARP.
Ballylanders GAA Fortnightly Lotto Results:
Numbers: 11,12,23,26
Five lucky dip winners of €20 each: Alan Dalton, Helen Masterson, Stephen & Paula Fox
Gerry Lee, Shane Fox (online)
Next draw: 14th January 2017. Venue: Puc Fada. Next Jackpot: €19,400
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