.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.