Archive for 2016
CONFIRMATION: Congratulations to the pupils of both Ballybrown and Patrickswell Schools who received the sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday April 12. It is a special day…not just for our young people but for all of us to renew the gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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Leave a Comment (0) →45 DRIVE: The weekly 45 card drive in aid of the Ballybrown Community Resource Centre continues each Thursday evening at 8.45pm and your support would be much appreciated. The winners for Thursday April 7 are as follows: 1st prize of €160 was shared by Bridget Lynch with Paddy McCarthy and Paddy Hanrahan with John O’Brien who finished on 9 games. The table prize went to Denis and Eileen Casey. The raffle as follows 1/ €30, Eithne Ryan, 2/ €20, Sean King, 3/ €20, May Doolan, 4/ €10, John O’Gorman, 5/ €10, John O’Brien, 6/ €10, Peggy Cusack. There are just three weeks to go in the league for prize money of €280, ( 1/ €150, 2/ €80, 3/ €50 ). It’s all to play for now and it’s very close at the top with John Doolan and Pauline Culhane on 67, Jimmy McNamara on 65, Michael Stokes and Micheal O’Keeffe on 64, Junior Hogan on 62, Donie Lane and Pat Mulqueen on 61, Brian Barrett and Gerry Moran on 60. Should make for a very interesting next few weeks. See you all on Thursday night. We also send special wishes for a speedy recovery to Maura Byrnes. Hurry back with the boiled cakes and scones Maura.
1916 COMMEMORATION NIGHT: Local historian Tom Donovan will give a presentation on the 1916 Easter Rising on Tuesday April 19 in the Ballybrown Community Resource Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome and entry is free. Refreshments will be served. We are expecting a large turnout so please come early as seating is limited.
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Leave a Comment (0) →COMMUNITY GAMES: We would like to say congratulations to Mary Corby who received a Limerick Service to Sports award last Friday night for her community games volunteering over many years and her commitment to all aspects including administration, Munster games Director, coordinator of National swimming finals, county manager at National finals and her constant willingness to lend a hand where needed. Well deserved, congratulations.
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Leave a Comment (0) →LOOKING FOR A NEW START?: Are you looking for a sense of purpose, wellbeing, confidence or a new start? Towards Occupation is a FREE programme that helps to rebuild your confidence and expand your skills through short modular workshops held in a relaxed friendly environment. Workshops include: Career Planning & Job Preparation, Personal Development and Confidence Building, Nutrition and Health Cooking, Crafts and Skills Development. The twelve week programme runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9.30am – 12.30pm starting April 4 in the Newcastle West Community Centre. To book your place or to see if this is suitable for you contact Finn at West Limerick Resources on 087 759 1951. Priority to those in receipt of a social welfare payment & actively job seeking
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Leave a Comment (0) →CHARITIES REGISTER: Don’t forget regardless of your size, your income or your legal structure, by law all charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, non-profits, charitable trusts and societies (with the exception of sporting organisations) MUST apply for registration as a charity by April 16 2016. If you are unclear about anything whatsoever, contact the Charities Regulator without delay on 01 633 1500 or email: info@
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