BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
Week Ending 16th August
www.ballylanders.com
CHURCH NOTICES SECTION
PLEASE SEE PRINTED BALLYLANDERS CHURCH NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY’S AT 10.30AM MASS. PLEASE TAKE A COPY HOME
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SUNDAY 16th AUGUST 2026 – TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Anniversaries this Sunday August 16:
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Patsy Crilly – Kilfinnane Road
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Kitty Magner – Church Road
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John McCarthy – Carraturk
Ballylanders Pattern Mass 2026:
On Saturday August 15, at 11am in the Graveyard. All are Welcome
Ballylanders Daily Masses This Week:
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am
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Sunday Mass at 10.30am
MS Society Church Gate Collection Sunday 16th August:
There will be a Church Gate Collection in Ballylanders on Sunday the 16th of August. For, MS Society’s Limerick Branch
Novena to Our Lady of Knock Marian & Eucharistic Shrine:
— Started on 13th August for 9 days until 21st August
Diocesan Appointments:
We welcome the appointment of Fr. John Littleton to our Pastoral Area Group. Fr. John will reside in Kilbehenny but will offer pastoral assistance to all the parishes of Christ the King Pastoral Combination so will be a regular visitor to us. We wish him every blessing in his new appointment
Volunteers:
If anyone would be willing to help out in the Church as a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Collector, any help would be appreciated. Please give your name to Fr. Joe or Fr Tom at any time
Lotto Winner:
Congratulations to Marie Ryan on winning the spot prize on Thursday August 6.
Please see the full result in the Results Section below
Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 16th August:
10.30am Sunday 16th August – Kathleen Kelly
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Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 23rd August:
10.30am Sunday 23rd August – Mary McInerney
The Pope’s Monthly Intention For August:
For evangelisation in the city which is often marked by anonymity and loneliness, that we may find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community
Live Stream Of Ballylanders Church Services:
For all Ballylanders Church Services that are Live Streamed they can be accessed at the following Link
https://churchcamlive.ie/ballylanders/
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am & 7pm to 8pm
Church Collections:
Please make cheques out to BALLYLANDERS CHURCH ACCOUNT
Weekend Mass Time Church Of Assumption Of Blessed Virgin Mary, Ballylanders:
Sunday Mass at 10.30am
Online Donations To The Parish:
The Diocese of Cashel and Emly has set up an Online Donation facility. To use it go to the diocesan website www.cashel-Emly.ie and follow the prompts.
https://cashel-emly.ie/parish/ballylanders/donate/ballylanders-parish/]
Weekend Mass Times In Knocklong / Glenbrohane Parish:
Knocklong Saint Joseph’s Church – Saturday Evening at 6.15pm
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Glenbrohane Saint Patrick’s Church – Sunday Morning at 9.30am
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Heritage Week At Holycross Abbey:
Free Guided Tours:
Holycross Abbey Tours Guides will offer free guided tours of Holycross Abbey at 2.30pm each day during Heritage Week from 15th to 23rd August – no need to book, just come along and join us
The Changing Models of Monastic Evangelisation in the Irish Church:
A special evening with Monsignor Ciarán O’Carroll on Tuesday 18 August at 7:30pm in Holycross Abbey. This talk will trace the development and decline of the original model of the Church in Ireland and the emergence of the new model of which Holycross is such an important testament. No booking required
One Day Non Penitential Pilgrimage to Loughderg!
One-Day Pilgrimage to Loughderg will take place on Tuesday18th August 2026. A bus will leave from the diocese starting in Tipperary Town on Monday 17th August going via Knock for attendance at the Novena, staying overnight in Bundoran for evening meal, B&B, travelling to Loughderg on Tuesday morning, leaving Loughderg around 4:00pm for our journey home with an evening meal in Roscommon. For details please contact Bridget O’Dea at 086-6792754 or Fr Martin Murphy at 086-3868877.
GOLF CLASSIC: Tuesday August 18 – Friday August 21st:
First ever Cashel & Emly Archdiocese Inter-Parish Golf Championship and Co. Tipperary Inter-Parish Golf Championship (Co. Tipperary Golf Championship is open to all parishes in Tipperary which includes parishes in the dioceses of Killaloe & Waterford. For Booking contact: William @ 086 3797881 or email thurleslionsgolfclassic@gmail.com Play for your parish!
Organised by Thurles Lions Club – all proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project
St Joseph Men’s Camino:
Every Camino changes us in ways we don’t expect, every man needs one. Join men from across Ireland on Saturday 12th September for a 25km pilgrimage through the Boyne Valley, beginning in Drogheda. The day includes Mass, Adoration, Rosary, Confessions, fraternity, lunch and dinner, with after-dinner speaker Fr. Mark Quinn. Open to men aged 18+. Cost: €65 (student € 55). Registration, accommodation and details: www.dominicans.ie/events Enquiries: op.evangelisation@gmail.com
Knocklong / Glenbrohane One Day Retreat to Loughderg:
Taking in our neighbouring parishes, leaving on Monday September 14, to arrive for 3pm Mass in Knock with an overnight stay in Ballyshannon. The retreat will take place on Tuesday September 15 from 10am to 4.30pm. The bus will leave Kildorrery at 8.45am via Mitchelstown at 9am via Ballylanders, Knocklong, Hospital, with a stop in Gort for Breakfast. If interested in travelling contact Bridget on 086 -3594571 after 8pm on or before Wednesday September 9
A Musical Evening:
Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday
or
Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
COMMUNITY NOTICES SECTION
Anyone who has any community notices / news to feature in this section please contact us with Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
Ballylanders Newsletter:
Please note that the Ballylanders Newsletter is available every Thursday afternoon online at www.ballylanders.com A new Newsletter will be added there every Thursday. The Newsletter will be left online at www.ballylanders.com for 2 weeks where after that date it will be removed from screen and will be available to download if so wished. The Newsletter is also available on The Ballylanders Church Facebook Page. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes online please.
Ballylanders Special Needs Association – Pattern Day Coffee Morning:
The Ballylanders Special Needs Association will host the Pattern Day Coffee Morning in the Day Care Centre, Ballylanders next Saturday August 15, 2026. The event will run after Mass and everyone is welcome. The Pattern Day Coffee Morning is our flagship fundraiser and we’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone on the day. The Association has an iDonate page accepting one off donations www.idonate.ie/cause/BallylandersSpecialNeedsAsso
Hillwalking Radio Club Annual Fundraising Walks:
Hillwalking Radio Club will be running their annual fundraising walks in Galbally on Saturday 5th September next. Donations go towards our first responders. Enjoy the views, the chat and a cuppa. More info at www.hillwalkingradioclub.com
Ballinvreena Crossroads Dancing At Ballinvreena Community Hall V35 C894 –August:
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Sunday August 16, Summer Dance with Ger Healy. 8pm – 10.30pm
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Sunday August 23, Summer Dance with Marian Kirby. 8pm – 10.30pm
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Sunday August 30, Summer Dance with Declan Aungier. 8pm – 10.30pm
T.O. Park – Events in August:
Sunday Afternoon Dances, August 23 Teddy & Cathal Barry, August 30 Peter Burke all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm.
Bingo every Thursday night eyes down at 7.30pm
For further information please call or text Mary O’Neill 086 – 2053153,
Declan 086 – 4005727 or TO 086 – 8272761
Cleeve House Knocklong Events:
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Whist – takes place on Thursday evenings in Cleeve House Knocklong at 8pm. Beginners welcome
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Bingo -takes place on Saturday’s at 4pm
A Game Of 45:
Fancy a game of cards for here is the list of venues for the card games in your local area. Galbally is on Sunday night, Ballinvreena takes place on Monday nights and you can head to Knockcarron on a Tuesday night and the Day Care Centre in Ballylanders is the venue for their cards on Wednesday night. All card games start at 8.15pm. Where there is a lovely homely and friendly game of 45 enjoyed by all who attend
Job Vacancies With Coshlea Employment:
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Tidy Towns, Caretaker Worker – Galbally – Community Employment Programme
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Tidy Towns Worker (Kilbehenny) – Community Employment Programme
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Tidy Towns Worker (Ballylanders) – Community Employment Programme
Please contact your local employment office to check for eligibility
OUR LADY DAY CARE CENTRE:
Our Lady Day Care Centre is open for business as usual. Here at Our Lady’s Day Care Centre, we offer lunch 2 days a week Wednesday and Friday. This service is not just open to the people of Ballylanders but to all the surrounding areas also. For more information in relation to this service please contact Siobhan on 089 – 2715286 on Wednesday and Fridays 10am to 3pm or email daycarebally88@gmail.com
Ballylanders Parent And Toddler Group:
The Parent and Toddler Group is on Summer Holidays and will return in September
SPORTS NOTICES SECTION
Any Ballylanders Sports Clubs who would like to feature in this section please contact us with Match / Game Fixtures, Results, Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
RESULTS (LOCAL DRAWS- LOTTOS- CARD) SECTION
Ballylanders Parish Fundraiser Weekly Online Lotto Draw Result ~ Thursday August 6:
Numbers: 7, 10, 12, 14
Jackpot: Not won
Lucky Dip: €25 Winner Marie Ryan
Next Jackpot: €950
Next Draw: Thursday August 13 at 8pm.
The money raised goes directly to Ballylanders Parish. Please support our Lotto. To join contact / go to www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ballylanders Thanking you for your support.
Ballylanders AFC Weekly Lotto Draw Results ~ Monday August 10:
Numbers: 7, 15, 19, 25
Jackpot: Not Won
Lucky Dip Winners: 1. John Cashin c/o TakeAway,
2. Jimmy & Hazel Kelly c/o Ciaran’s,
3. Anne Gooley c/o Mace,
Next Jackpot: €9,300
Next Draw Venue: McDermott’s, Monday August 17, at 8pm.
Click this link to play online https://bit.ly/3EuNpwU
Tickets are on sale in local outlets in the village and online, follow link to play online https://clubforce.com/search-clubs/?search-term=ballylanders+AFC Lucky Dip prizes can be redeemed from point of purchase and online Lucky Dip winners can be collected from McDermott’s. Many thanks for your continued support of our local soccer club.
Or scan QR code here
Ballylanders Ladies Football Club Fortnightly ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result ~ Saturday August 8:
Result not in at the time of uploading newsletter online. The result will be in the newsletter next week.
Next Draw: Saturday August 22
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Draw Results ~ Tuesday August 4:
Numbers: 7, 20, 24, 28
Winner: Jackpot Not Won.
No Match 3 and No Match 2 winner.
5 Lucky Dip winners,
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Carmel & Ger Ahern
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Isabella Sophia & Darragh Ahern
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Kit McCarthy
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Steve Walsh
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Carol Condon
Next Draw: Tuesday August 18
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €2,800
Tickets are available locally or online. Lucky Dips can be collected at Ballylanders Post Office. Thanks to you all for your continued support. The results can also be viewed on Ballylanders GAA Social Media
Knockadea National School Fortnightly ‘Share The Pot’ Draw Results:
As the school is at present on Summer Holidays no results are available until the school re-opens
Ballylanders 45 Card Game Weekly Results ~ Wednesday August 5:
1st Prize shared – Lucy Cooke & Ger O’Brien
John Crilly & Billy Bourke
Geraldine Noonan & Ann Cleary
Table Prizes – Nellie Elliott & Mary Howard
Theresa Quinn & Tom O’Callaghan
Dinny Wallace & Joan O’Brien
Raffle – Theresa Quinn
John Crilly
Ger Leahy
Geraldine Noonan
Lucy Cooke
Ger O’Brien
Many thanks for your support, cards every Wednesday night in the Day Care Centre at 8.15pm. Where there is a lovely, friendly and homily game of 45, enjoyed by all who attend.
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Bridget’s Diary – News & Notes:
The pattern Bingo is on Friday August 14 eyes down at 8pm, venue the GAA Clubhouse.
Finally enjoy the pattern in Bally and all the events leading up to it, well done to the committee for putting it all together
Parish Newsletter
Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes online please. You can now view our Newsletter online at www.ballylanders.com We can now add pictures to the online Newsletter please send in with your news, you can email us or drop it in and we will do the work for you. To ensure that the Ballylanders Newsletter can keep running we would like to ask Readers New and Old if they would like to contribute to the running costs. If this is something you would like to do please see below Account Details, we at Ballylanders Newsletter, would like to Thank You all in advance for your continued support in this, essential community project.
Account Number: 65027815
B.I.C.: MIEUIE21
Sort Code: 99-10-62
BAN: IE82MIEU99106265027815
BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
Week Ending 9th August
www.ballylanders.com
CHURCH NOTICES SECTION
PLEASE SEE PRINTED BALLYLANDERS CHURCH NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE IN THE CHURCH ON SUNDAY’S AT 10.30AM MASS. PLEASE TAKE A COPY HOME
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SUNDAY 9th August 2026 – NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Ballylanders Pattern Mass 2026:
On Saturday August 15, at 11am in the Graveyard. All are Welcome
Ballylanders Daily Masses This Week:
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am
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Healing Mass on Tuesday at 8pm (Two masses on Tuesday 10am and 8pm)
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Sunday Mass at 10.30am
Diocesan Appointments:
We welcome the appointment of Fr. John Littleton to our Pastoral Area Group. Fr. John will reside in Kilbehenny but will offer pastoral assistance to all the parishes of Christ the King Pastoral Combination so will be a regular visitor to us. We wish him every blessing in his new appointment
Mass In Auraclaw Grave Yard – Glenbrohane:
On Thursday evening August 6th at 7.30pm
Ballylanders Pattern Healing Mass:
Venue Church of the Assumption Ballylanders on Tuesday 11th August at 8pm.
Eucharistic Adoration 7—8pm. Celebrant Fr. John Keane. All are very warmly welcome
Volunteers:
If anyone would be willing to help out in the Church as a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Collector, any help would be appreciated. Please give your name to Fr. Joe or Fr Tom at any time
Lotto Winner:
Congratulations to James O’Halloran on winning the spot prize on Thursday July 30.
Please see the full result in the Results Section below
Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 9th August:
10.30am Sunday 9th August – Peggy O’Donnell
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Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 16th August:
10.30am Sunday 16th August – Kathleen Kelly
The Pope’s Monthly Intention For August:
For evangelisation in the city which is often marked by anonymity and loneliness, that we may find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community
Live Stream Of Ballylanders Church Services:
For all Ballylanders Church Services that are Live Streamed they can be accessed at the following Link
https://churchcamlive.ie/ballylanders/
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am & 7pm to 8pm
Church Collections:
Please make cheques out to BALLYLANDERS CHURCH ACCOUNT
Weekend Mass Time Church Of Assumption Of Blessed Virgin Mary, Ballylanders:
Sunday Mass at 10.30am
Online Donations To The Parish:
The Diocese of Cashel and Emly has set up an Online Donation facility. To use it go to the diocesan website www.cashel-Emly.ie and follow the prompts
https://cashel-emly.ie/parish/ballylanders/donate/ballylanders-parish/]
Weekend Mass Times In Knocklong / Glenbrohane Parish:
Knocklong Saint Joseph’s Church – Saturday Evening at 6.15pm
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Glenbrohane Saint Patrick’s Church – Sunday Morning at 9.30am
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview – Channel 210 and Freeview – Channel 826; Download our FREE APP – “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie. Please join our growing faith family!
One Day Non Penitential Pilgrimage to Loughderg!
One-Day Pilgrimage to Loughderg will take place on Tuesday18th August 2026. A bus will leave from the diocese starting in Tipperary Town on Monday 17th August going via Knock for attendance at the Novena, staying overnight in Bundoran for evening meal, B&B, travelling to Loughderg on Tuesday morning, leaving Loughderg around 4:00pm for our journey home with an evening meal in Roscommon. For details please contact Bridget O’Dea at 086-6792754 or Fr Martin Murphy at 086-3868877
GOLF CLASSIC: Tuesday August 18 – Friday August 21st:
First ever Cashel & Emly Archdiocese Inter-Parish Golf Championship and Co. Tipperary Inter-Parish Golf Championship (Co. Tipperary Golf Championship is open to all parishes in Tipperary which includes parishes in the dioceses of Killaloe & Waterford. For Booking contact: William @ 086 3797881 or email thurleslionsgolfclassic@gmail.com Play for your parish!
Organised by Thurles Lions Club – all proceeds to Cathedral Reroofing Project
A Musical Evening:
Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com
by Tuesday or Wednesday
with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
COMMUNITY NOTICES SECTION
Anyone who has any community notices / news to feature in this section please contact us with Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
Ballylanders Newsletter:
Please note that the Ballylanders Newsletter is available every Thursday afternoon online at www.ballylanders.com A new Newsletter will be added there every Thursday. The Newsletter will be left online at www.ballylanders.com for 2 weeks where after that date it will be removed from screen and will be available to download if so wished. The Newsletter is also available on The Ballylanders Church Facebook Page. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes online please
Ballylanders Special Needs Association – Pattern Day Coffee Morning:
The Ballylanders Special Needs Association will host the Pattern Day Coffee Morning in the Day Care Centre, Ballylanders next Saturday August 15, 2026. The event will run after Mass and everyone is welcome. The Pattern Day Coffee Morning is our flagship fundraiser and we’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone on the day. The Association has an iDonate page accepting one off donations www.idonate.ie/cause/BallylandersSpecialNeedsAsso
Ballinvreena Crossroads Dancing At Ballinvreena Community Hall V35 C894 –August:
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Sunday August 9, Summer Dance with Paudie Coffey Band. 8pm – 10.30pm
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Sunday August 16, Summer Dance with Ger Healy. 8pm – 10.30pm
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Sunday August 23, Summer Dance with Marian Kirby. 8pm – 10.30pm
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Sunday August 30, Summer Dance with Declan Aungier. 8pm – 10.30pm
T.O. Park – Events in August:
Saturday August 8, Tullamore Show. Tullamore
Sunday Afternoon Dances, August 9 Checkers, August 23 Teddy & Cathal Barry, August 30 Peter Burke all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm.
Bingo every Thursday night eyes down at 7.30pm
For further information please call or text Mary O’Neill 086 – 2053153,
Declan 086 – 4005727 or TO 086 – 8272761
Cleeve House Knocklong Events:
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Whist – takes place on Thursday evenings in Cleeve House Knocklong at 8pm. Beginners welcome.
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Bingo -takes place on Saturday’s at 4pm
A Game Of 45:
Fancy a game of cards for here is the list of venues for the card games in your local area. Galbally is on Sunday night, Ballinvreena takes place on Monday nights and you can head to Knockcarron on a Tuesday night and the Day Care Centre in Ballylanders is the venue for their cards on Wednesday night. All card games start at 8.15pm. Where there is a lovely homely and friendly game of 45 enjoyed by all who attend
Job Vacancies With Coshlea Employment:
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Tidy Towns, Caretaker Worker – Galbally – Community Employment Programme
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Tidy Towns Worker (Kilbehenny) – Community Employment Programme
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Tidy Towns Worker (Ballylanders) – Community Employment Programme
Please contact your local employment office to check for eligibility
OUR LADY DAY CARE CENTRE:
Our Lady Day Care Centre is open for business as usual. Here at Our Lady’s Day Care Centre, we offer lunch 2 days a week Wednesday and Friday. This service is not just open to the people of Ballylanders but to all the surrounding areas also. For more information in relation to this service please contact Siobhan on 089 – 2715286 on Wednesday and Fridays 10am to 3pm or email daycarebally88@gmail.com
Ballylanders Parent And Toddler Group:
The Parent and Toddler Group is on Summer Holidays and will return in September
SPORTS NOTICES SECTION
Any Ballylanders Sports Clubs who would like to feature in this section please contact us with Match / Game Fixtures, Results, Events, Photos, Posters and Notices. Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter
RESULTS (LOCAL DRAWS- LOTTOS- CARD) SECTION
Ballylanders Parish Fundraiser Weekly Online Lotto Draw Result ~ Thursday July 30:
Numbers: 2, 10, 11, 12
Jackpot: Not won
Lucky Dip: €25 Winner James O’Halloran
Next Jackpot: €925
Next Draw: Thursday August 6 at 8pm
The money raised goes directly to Ballylanders Parish. Please support our Lotto. To join contact / go to www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/ballylanders Thanking you for your support
Ballylanders AFC Weekly Lotto Draw Results ~ Tuesday August 4:
Numbers: 16, 19, 23, 26
Jackpot: Not Won
Lucky Dip Winners: 1. Danny Frewen C/o Gallahues,
2. Nora Martin c/o Mace,
3. Eilee Martin c/o Kingdom,
Next Jackpot: €9,200
Next Draw Venue: McDermott’s, Monday August 10, at 8pm
Click this link to play online https://bit.ly/3EuNpwU
Tickets are on sale in local outlets in the village and online, follow link to play online https://clubforce.com/search-clubs/?search-term=ballylanders+AFC Lucky Dip prizes can be redeemed from point of purchase and online Lucky Dip winners can be collected from McDermott’s. Many thanks for your continued support of our local soccer club.
Or scan QR code here
Ballylanders Ladies Football Club Fortnightly ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result ~ Saturday July 11:
Winner: Ellie Herr
Jackpot: €183
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Ballylanders Ladies Football Club Fortnightly ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result ~ Saturday July 25:
Winner: Declan O’Connell
Jackpot: €178
Next Draw: Saturday August 8
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Draw Results ~ Tuesday August 4:
Numbers: 7, 20, 24, 28
Winner: Jackpot Not Won.
No Match 3 and No Match 2 winner.
5 Lucky Dip winners,
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Carmel & Ger Ahern
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Isabella Sophia & Darragh Ahern
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Kit McCarthy
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Steve Walsh
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Carol Condon
Next Draw: Tuesday August 18
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €2,800
Tickets are available locally or online. Lucky Dips can be collected at Ballylanders Post Office. Thanks to you all for your continued support. The results can also be viewed on Ballylanders GAA Social Media
Knockadea National School Fortnightly ‘Share The Pot’ Draw Results:
As the school is at present on Summer Holidays no results are available until the school re-opens
Ballylanders 45 Card Game Weekly Results ~ Wednesday July 29:
1st Prize – Donie & Joan Hannon
2nd Prize – Lucy Cooke & Ger O’Brien
Table Prizes – Mary Howard & Nellie Elliott,
Ger Leahy & Bridget Fitzgerald
Willie O’Rourke & Joan O’Brien
Raffle – Mary Howard
Joan Hannon
Ger Leahy
Geraldine Noonan
Nellie Elliott
Donie Hannon
Many thanks for your support, cards every Wednesday night in the Day Care Centre at 8.15pm.
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Bridget’s Diary – News & Notes – Dates for your Diary:
Pattern 45 Card Game Wednesday August 12 at 8.15pm. Pattern Bingo Friday August 14, eyes down at 8pm, venue the GAA Clubhouse.
Finally heartiest congratulations to our card player John Crilly on Mayo’s great win in the All-Ireland Football Final. John hails from a place called Kilmaine in South Mayo and also to all the local people from Mayo who are living locally. Limerick and Mayo ABU
Parish Newsletter
Contact Office: (062) 37279 or email coshleanewsletter@gmail.com by Tuesday or Wednesday with any information you wish to have included in the Newsletter. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes online please. You can now view our Newsletter online at www.ballylanders.com We can now add pictures to the online Newsletter please send in with your news, you can email us or drop it in and we will do the work for you. To ensure that the Ballylanders Newsletter can keep running we would like to ask Readers New and Old if they would like to contribute to the running costs. If this is something you would like to do please see below Account Details, we at Ballylanders Newsletter, would like to Thank You all in advance for your continued support in this, essential community project.
Account Number: 65027815
B.I.C.: MIEUIE21
Sort Code: 99-10-62
BAN: IE82MIEU99106265027815
Age Friendly Newsletter 31st of July, 2026
Please see link below to the 31st of July 2026 Age Friendly Newsletter for your perusal.
Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter 31/07/2026
What’s On at Mitchelstown Library in August
What’s on at Mitchelstown Library in August
Adults:
Glanworth Community Archive Talk | Friday 14th August @ 11am. All are welcome.
Heritage Week – ‘Small Talk’ Musical Performance | Thursday 20th August @ 2.30pm. This 50-minute concert with Musicians Tríona Walsh and Fiona Linnane will explore themes of nature, weather, gossip and literature. All are welcome.
Heritage Week – Celebrating the Old Heritage of the “Fair Day” with Terri Ryan | Saturday 22nd August @ 11am. Local Storyteller Terri Ryan will be celebrating Ireland’s Fair Days for Heritage Week 2026 with a selection of stories, a sprinkle of history and music, and a short film documenting the “Fair Day” in Newmarket Square. All are welcome.
Exhibition: Faces and Places – Glanworth Through the Years. | On display for August.
Kids:
Kilshanna Art & Craft Workshop | Wednesday 19th August @ 11am – 1pm. Booking required.
Beaded Jewellery Making | Saturday 22nd August @ 2.30pm. For ages 8+. Booking required.
Storytime | Every Saturday @ 11:30am for August.
Summer Stars Certificate Collection | From 19th August. Participants in the 2026 Summer Stars Reading Programme can collect their certificates on their visit to the library from 19th August until the end of the month.
Open Lego sessions | Parental supervision required. Pop in anytime.
Summer Stars reading challenge
Summer Stars is the free national reading programme for children that takes place in all public libraries and online each summer. It runs from the 2nd of June – 31st of August 2026. All children throughout the country are invited to join the adventure and to enjoy the fun and pleasure of reading and writing over the summer. Summer Stars is non-competitive and every child who reads even one book/e-book is regarded as having completed the programme – and it’s all completely free! Children can track their reading progress with reading cards which are available from the library.
My Little Library Bag
Each year in Ireland, children leaving pre-school and starting primary school are invited to visit their local library to pick up a free book bag on starting school and take the opportunity to join the library. My Little Library Book Bags are available in both English and Irish.