Ballylanders Newsletter Week Ending 29th January
Anniversaries:
Kitty Martin Knockadea, Eileen Fitzgerald Ballyduff, Seamus Murphy Knocklong Road, Kathleen Slevin (nee Slyne) Shankill & Garryarthur, Liam Buckley Galbally & Ballylanders, Dan Ryan.
Tax Rebate Forms:
Please sign and return your form. It all adds greatly to the finances of the parish.
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.
Bereavement:
Patrick (Paddy) O'Dwyer R.I.P.Kilfeacle, Tipperary / Tipperary Town, Tipperary. Sympathies to Ann Mac Dermott and her family on the death of her brother Patrick (Paddy) O’Dwyer, from New Road, Kilfeacle, Tipperary, who died on the 21st Jan. 2017. May he rest in peace.
Church Gate Collection:
A Church Gate Collection will be held for Saint Vincent de Paul this weekend, 28th & 29th of January. Please give generously.
Vocations Afternoon:
For women discerning a religious vocation, Poor Clare Monastery College Road Cork. Saturday 18th February
2 – 4.30pm. email
Call to Priesthood:
A Chance to reflect, think, chat and hopefully help answer that ‘Call to Priesthood’ Question….
Taking place on Friday/Saturday 17th /18th of February in Pallottine College in Thurles…
Friday dinner at 6pm, followed by time of prayer – Meet others thinking of Priesthood and some recently ordained priests. Stay overnight, breakfast, a brief talk on discerning a vocation, preparation for Mass, lunch, discussion and departure.
Advance booking is required: Contact Fr Joe Walsh, Templemore – 086 7714888
Lourdes Pilgrimage:
Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16th – 21stJune 2017, 5 nights. Booking forms available from Joe Walsh Tours, 143 Baggot Street, Dublin 2.Telephone 01 2410811.
Family Carers Ireland:
Family Carers Ireland are proving the QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support Award in your area based on demand in February 2017. One Day workshops on Mental Health, Nutrition, Dementia & Emergency First Aid also available. For more information contact 0579322920.
Mindfulness Course:
A six week Course “Mindfulness – A Way to Happiness” takes place in Forrest Hall, The Square, Mitchelstown, starting onMonday February 13. Monday nights from 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Dates:February 13, 20, 27,March 6, 13 and 20. Cost €10 per session.And in Charleville Community Hall, Chapel Street, startingon ThursdaymorningFebruary 16thfrom10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.Dates:February 16, 23,March 2, 9, 16 and 23. Cost €10 per session. For more information and to book a place contact Gerry Raftery 087-9841821, e-mail:.
Knockainey Historical & Cons. Society:
Knockainey Historical & Cons. Society are pleased to launch the 2017 Lecture Series.First of 4 lectures begins with Kevin Myers - journalist, writer & historian."The Irish in the Great War focusing on mid county Limerick".Friday January 27 2017 @ 8.00pm.St. John's Church Knockainey.Tickets €10.Booking essential contact Angela 0871277468.Further talks on Fridays 3rd, 10th & 17th of February @ 8.00pm tickets only €5 on door. Topics, Life in Limerick 1916 and impact of WW1 War of Independence in Limerick 1919-21 and Civil War in Limerick. In the walking world people are saying that I have completed a great achievement
Ballyhoura Development CLG:
Has been awarded funding from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, to provide basic digital skills training to people under the Department's newDigital Skills for Citizens Grant Scheme.In a 'connected' society, digital skills for everyone are absolutely essential, in order to realise the full social and economic potential of the digital world. Helping individuals, communities and businesses acquire them is a priority of this scheme. The training aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online. Having digital skills can enrich the lives of people by giving them better access toinformation, culture, entertainment, social networking, eGovernment services, as well as online goods and services.Training is delivered over five two hour sessions and is FREE. Training will be available throughout the Ballyhoura area. For further information or to book a place on this Digital Skills for Citizens training, please contact Ballyhoura Development in theCappamore office on 061061 381174.
Chiropodist:
Will attend The Day Care Centre on Saturday the 28th of January at 2pm.
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.
St. Patricks Day Parade/Pattern Festival:
Ballylanders St.Patrick’s Day parade and Pattern Festival committee are Winnie Mc Donnell, Siobhan Hayes, Mary Daly, David Noonan and Liam Fitzgerald. The St. Patricks Day parade will take place @3pm. Anyone willing to take part in a float or walking group should contact any committee member. We are also looking for Stewards on the day. Live music on the street before and after the parade.
Winter Walking Festival:
The local Winter Walking Festivaltakes place on the Galtees thisSat 28 and Sun 29 January. There are three different levels of walks each day. C Walks start at11amare low level and relaxed, B walks start at10amare slightly more difficult and A Walks start at9amare very strenuous and only for very experienced hikers. Daily cost of Walks A and B €15, C Walks €10 includes bus transfers and refreshments. On sat there will be a special C walk and talk with John White 10Ktalking in the local heritage centre, base is at Aherlow House Hotel and registration for all walks takes place well in advance of starting times. Emergency Radio Communications will be provided by HW Community Radio Group and walk leaders and stewarding by the Galtee Walking Club. More info and brochures at 086-8314443
Hillwalking Radio Group:
Cllr Lisa Marie Sheehy has secured €400 for the Hill walking Radio Group that provide emergency radio communications for many events around the Galtee Mountains. Cllr Sheehy secured this after the January Municipal Meeting in a workshop. She noted "I was approached by members of the committee and I was delighted to have put this forward for the team and secured funding. The 23 year old stated "there are many other projects including roads projects we are still working to come to a consensus on in the next few weeks so I will keep the locality updated".
Introduction to Orienteering:
Ballyhoura Beoare hosting an ‘Introduction to Orienteering’ event this SundayJanuary 29th 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.
Griston Bog:
Guided tours will be starting 1st Wednesday of each month starting February 1st running from 10.30 to 12 noon. Buggy & Wheelchair friendly, Free Car parking.€4 per Adult and €3 per child & Senior Citizen, Under 4s Free. Pre Booking is Essential call 06391300
Ballylanders AFC:
Ballylanders Soccer Club are holding a clothes /shoes and bags collection over the next 6 week. Collection is booked forMarch 4th. You can drop your bags off at club house on Monday 6.30pm to 7.30pm and Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm. If this does not suit you can contact Mary on 0868141869. The Soccer Club do appreciate your support as always. This is a good way to do a good Spring Cleaning.
Ballylanders AFC Monday January 23rd:
Numbers: 1,17,20,25
Winners: Danny Frewen c/o Ciarans, Sarah Kiely c/o Nellies, Mamnn c/o Takeaway
Next week’s Draw: Monday 30th January Venue: Ciarans
Next week’s Jackpot: €15,400
Ballylanders GAA Fortnightly Lotto Results:
Numbers: 7, 13, 11, 21.
Five lucky dip winners of €20 each: Vicky Aherne, Raymond Sheehan, Eoin Martin, Nicki Proven, and Helen Browne (online).
Next draw: Saturday January 28th 2017. Venue: Kingdom. Next Jackpot: €19,600
Cards Wednesday January 25th:
Deirdre Browne & Declan Tierney, Dinny Wallace & Mick Corney, Ger Leahy & Jim Murphy, Pat Condon & Mike Green
Table Prizes: Paddy & Peggy Luddy, John Morey & James Vaughan, Jim English & Billy Casey, Geraldine Noonan & Anne Cleary, Bridie McGrath & Ann Coughlan.
Raffle: Deirdre Browne, Declan Tierney, Padar Hyland & Theresa Quinn.
Games start at 8:45 SHARP every Wednesday night.
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
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.
Tuition:
Maths, chemistry, physics, Irish and Frenchtuitiongiven by experienced teachers/correctors.Leaving, Junior Cert and Third Level in Ballylandersarea.Phone Michael or Mary at (087) 109 5756.
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