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Around the Districts: Ballyhea, Freemount and Meelin
Church Notes
Mass Times – Thursday, August 7, 10 a.m.; Friday, August 8, 10 a.m.; Saturday the ninth 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Sunday, August 10, 8.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Thursday after 10 a.m. Mass.
Holy Communion – Only those receiving Holy Communion should approach the Altar and only on a seat-by-seat basis.
Anniversary Masses – Booked Anniversary Masses are accepted on the understanding that Funeral Masses and month's mind Masses take precedence.
Feastdays for the coming week – Thursday August 7, Ss. Sixtus and Companions; Friday August 8, St Dominic; Saturday August 9, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edit Stein);Sunday August 10, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Collectors for August – 7.30 p.m. Vigil Mass: Tom Moloney. 11 a.m. Mass: Dave Ryan.
Readers – Saturday, August 9: Ger. O'Shea. Sunday, August 10: Mary Byrne. Tuesday, August 14: Elizabeth Ryan. Wednesday, August 15: Sarah Barrett.
Church Altar Flower Arrangers – Saturday, August 2, and Saturday, August 9: Gretta Donegan Kenny. Saturday, August 16, and Saturday, August 23: Bernie Leahy.
Irish Catholic Newspaper/Sacred Heart Messenger – The Irish Catholic newspaper and the Sacred Heart Messenger are available in the Porch for purchase. Irish Catholic €3, Sacred Heart Messenger €2.
GAA club news
Lotto – The numbers drawn on July 26 were 12, 35, 36. There was no winner of the jackpot of €1,600. Lucky dips winners were: €30 Denis Mortell c/o John Mortell, €30 John MacNamara c/o Denis MacNamara, €30 Tim Fennessy c/o Saturday Morning lotto.
Get your tickets before 5 p.m. on Saturday from Costcutters Ballyhea, Corbett Court, The Idle Hour or from any of the ticket sellers or they can be purchased online at Thank you for your continued support.
The first three numbers of the National Lottery Main Draw will be the jackpot numbers. If a number higher than 42 is drawn in the first three, the draw will continue with the next number drawn under 42.
The club appreciates the support of lottery players and supporters during these difficult times and are very grateful for your continued support. Keep safe and the best of luck in draw.
Groundskeeper Position – A part-time position is available as Groundskeeper for 19.5 hours per week at Ballyhea GAA Must qualify for Community Employment. Please contact Kathleen at 086 836 97 64 for further details.
Ballyhea in Black and White – 'Ballyhea in Black and White' is a collection of memories from local photographer Michael McGrath and photos that have been collected. It features some great GAA and camogie memories from down through the years. Books can be purchased at Costcutters shop in Ballyhea for €20.
Online Shop – The club's online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O'Neill's website. Check it out at
Instagram – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub.
Ballyhea Community Alert
Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10. annually.
Freemount
Weekly 45 Drive
The weekly 45 Drive was well attended on Sunday night last. The following is a list of the lucky winners.
Top prize went to Richard O'Donoghue and Mike Ryan, Newcastle West. Ladies Prize was won by: 1 Eileen Scott and Delia Conroy, Churchtown; 2 Ellen Reilly, Newmarket and Julia Biggane, Meelin. The best Gents Team was Ben O'Sullivan and Michael O'Callaghan, Freemount. The winning mixed team was Mary Noonan, Freemount and Paddy O'Leary, Glash. Spot prizes were won by: 1 Nora Mai Deane, Glash and Con Foley, Freemount; 2 Ben and Hannah Cronin, Tullylease.
The following won raffle prizes: 1 Ben O'Sullivan, Freemount; 2 Jack O'Keeffe, Glash; 3 Esther Hayes, Kilbrin; 4 Eileen O'Sullivan, Kanturk; 5 Con Foley, Freemount; 6 Bridie Farrissey, Freemount; 7 Theresa O'Regan, Kilmeedy; 8 Jack O'Keeffe, Glash.
The 45 Drive continues every Sunday night at 8pm sharp. See you all then.
Social Dancing
Afternoon dancing continues every Sunday in Freemount Community Centre from 3pm to 5.30pm. All top bands are booked for the year ahead, so set your satnav (P56 P893) and head for Freemount and enjoy a great afternoon's dancing this Sunday August 10th with music supplied by Dermot Lyons. Coming on Sunday August 17th is Michael Sexton.
Comhaltas
This year our weekly Seisiún commenced on Wednesday July 23rd in The Heritage Centre, and will run each week until Wednesday August 27th. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday night next at 8pm. We have a host of musicians, singers and entertainers lined up for the next 6 weeks, This week (August 6th) we have Billy O'Brien and John Murphy and our special guests will be the Castlemagner Singers. We will have all our musicians singers and bands and our juvenile group each night. Admission is €10, this includes the usual refreshments at half-time.
Fleadh Cheoil - We wish all our members who are on their way to Wexford for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann a very successful and safe hope to see you all back at the Seisiún next week.!!
Tidy Towns
The Tidy Towns Committee meet weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the Garden of Remembrance. All volunteers are welcome and would be greatly appreciated.
Parish Website
The parish website is up on the computer and you can get into this page by clicking and spend some time reminiscing.
Community Centre 50th Anniversary
To mark the 50th year of our Community Centre being built back in 1975 Celebrations will take place on September 12th, 13th and 14th.
On Friday 12th we will have our Official Opening Ceremony, with Mass of thanksgiving and remembrance. Footage of the building of the hall as well as some other events will be shown and there will also be a photo display. A plaque will be unveiled to acknowledge the work of all the volunteers involved and there will be entertainment provided by Comhaltas, Freemount Music and Drama Group and Macra.
On Saturday 13th there is Live music in our Community Centre with a full bar provided by the Haggart Bar Freemount. Music by Éabha O Carroll & Kelly Feehan 9pm followed by the main event The Gallivanters at 10pm. This is a ticketed event and tickets will be available from local shops and committee members. This event is strictly over 18's–tickets €15
On Sunday 14th we have a Family fun day & Fancy Dress Parade. The family fun day will begin at 12pm–4pm. Entertainment, various games, coffee, food & ice cream truck.. The Fancy Dress Parade will start at 6pm from the creamery and afterwords we will have a presentation of prizes.. If you are taking part in the parade please contact Cassie O Connor on 0876775533 by September 1st.
Community Food Services
Duhallow Community Food Services provide a home delivery meal service for the elderly or housebound. Meals can be booked on a long or short term basis. Dinner and desert €9.50 per day delivered to your door, Monday to Friday. Menu changes daily and special diets are catered for. Chilled meals are also available for you to heat up at home when required. For further details contact Orlaith/Olive at 029-76375.
St Michael's Church
Weekend Mass in Freemount will be at 6pm every Saturday evening. Mass on Thursday August 14th (Vigil Mass) at 7.30pm.
You can now tune into all Masses in St Michael's Church by tuning into Freemount Church on your phone, computer or tablet, as new equipment has been installed. This is great news for all those unable to attend Mass in Church.
Mass on TV - Did you know that R.T.E. broadcast Holy Mass every morning on the News Channel (21) at 10.30 am, Monday to Friday.
G.A.A. club news
Lotto - Results for weekend August 3rd. Numbers drawn were 1-13-20-26. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dip winners were: 1. Bernadette Keane, Freemount. 2. Ben Carroll, Kilberrihert, Freemount. 3. Tim O'Callaghan, Knockough, Freemount. 4. Jim O'Regan, Glounicommane, Freemount. 5. Richard O'Sullivan, Knockanglasse, Freemount. Jackpot this weekend is €2,150. If you are not in you can't win!
Club app - Freemount GAA are delighted to announce the launch of our new app. This app is a one-stop-shop for all things Freemount GAA. Stay up to date with all local news, fixtures and results. Our GAA Lotto is now also available online through the app. To download the app, simply search 'Freemount GAA' in the app store or play store. Your support of the app would be greatly appreciated.
Notes
Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm. Email osullivanpj38@
Meelin
Declan Nerney & Band will play in Quinlan's Beer Garden on Sunday 31st August. Eabha & Kelly 4pm-6pm, Declan Nerney 6pm-8pm. Tickets €20. Tel 087 7670755.
