Ballingarry NEws 17th October 2008

CARDS NIGHT
SATURDAY night last the Card Game was in aid of the Ballingarry Senior Citizens Christmas fund. It was great to see 16 tables. A special thanks to all who attended to those who bought and sold tickets, to our sponsor of lovely raffle prizes, to the Hall committee for the use of the Hall, many thanks. The following were the winners 1st €150 Con and Ester Horgan with 13 games; 2nd €120 Mary O’Grady and Kathleen Daly with 11 games. The following three pairs received €26 each table prizes, John O’Shea; Sean Moriarty; Betty Fitzgerald and Peg Hannon. Raffle €50, Paula Hartnett.
Bottle of whiskey and lovely torch, Joan Fitzgibbon; food blender and bottle of wine, Dorieta Winters; bottle of whiskey and box of make-up, John Wall; bottle of whiskey and box make-up Paddy O’Keeffe; set of towels and bottle of wine, John Quilty; bottle of red and white wine, Betty Fitzgerald. The night was a huge success.
The November Players prizes are as follows: 1st Teresa O’Sullivan; 2nd Geraldine Carey; 3rd John Edward Joyce.

SYMPATHY
Sympathy was extended to Nellie Danaher and family on the death of her sister Ita Body, may she rest in peace.

RECENT ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations to Ruth O’Keeffe, Graigue, Adare and Edmond English, Adare, who announced their engagement during last week. Ruth is daughter of Maura and Jimmy O’Keeffe, Adare.

LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
A committee has been formed with a view to buying a Defibrillator for the parish of Grange/Ballingarry. The next meeting will be held in the GAA Club House on Wednesday, October 15, at 8pm sharp. Everyone welcome.

45 DRIVE
A 45 Drive will be held in Dromin Hall on Wednesday, October 22, at 8.30pm. Admission €10. Monster raffle, tea included, all proceeds go to St. Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville.

RATHFREDAGH BALL
Monster fireworks display at 9pm sharp. Buffet supper, music by Michael Collins and a surprise guest. Charity auction with a difference, October 30, tickets €20, contact Rathfredagh, Cheshire Home at 069-83100.

SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to Gretta McKenna and family on the death of her mother Mrs Harrisson, Ballina, Co. Mayo. To Nellie Danaher on the death of her sister Ita Body, Newcastle west. To the neighbours and friends of the late Michael Fennell. May they rest in peace.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A Project by Samaritans celebrating 10 years of Operation Christmas Child in Ireland. Be one of the eight million people world wide giving a gift filled shoe box to needy children in almost 100 countries. Your support will be very much appreciated.
You may bring them to the ICA Meeting on Wednesday, November 5, or hand them into Nora O’Keeffe at any time.

BORD NA NOG GAA
Church Gate Collection. Many thanks to all those who gave so generously to our recent Bord na nOg Church gate collection. Thanks to those who stood at the tables in both Granagh and Ballingarry.
Under 12s
Our under 12 footballers have qualified for the West Summer League Final. They had a good win over Drom-Broadford last Saturday in the semi-final. The final will take place in Abbeyfeale on Sunday, October 19, at 3pm, versus Gerald Griffins. These boys are now hoping to bring off the championship and league double. Best of luck lads. These same players were unlucky to lose out to a stronger Newcastle west side the previous week in the hurling semi-final. The hurling finals will take place in Ballingarry next Sunday, October 12. The trophies are sponsored by the O’Keeffe family in memory of Steven.
Under 16s
Our under 16 footballers, Na Fianna (Grange - Ballingarry - Cappagh), overcame a fancied Killulta Gaels team last Saturday afternoon in atrocious weather conditions in Croom to take the Division 2 title. They did us proud on the day with some exceptional performances. They gave a great display of football and teamwork, especially in the second half. The final score was Na Fianna 1-6, Killulta Gaels 0-3. Joint captains Stephen Foley and Kevin Moynihan were delighted to accept the cup on behalf of their team-mates. Thanks to Sean Donnelly and John O’Kelly for their total commitment and belief in this team. These lads will contest the Premier Hurling Shield semi-final next Saturday versus Na Piarsaigh. Venue and time not yet known. Bust of luck lads.