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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER

 

Week Ending 25th October

 

 

 

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 25th OCTOBER 2026 – THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

Anniversaries this Sunday 25th October:

 

  • Philomena Walsh – Dublin & Ballyfaskin

 

  • John McAuliffe – Whitechurch

 

  • Norah Kelly – Knocklong Road

Ballylanders Daily Masses This Week:

 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10am 

 

  • Sunday Mass at 10.30am

 

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Weekend Mass Time Church Of Assumption Of Blessed Virgin Mary, Ballylanders:

 

Sunday Mass at 10.30am

 

Monday November 2nd All Souls:

Mass at 10am

&

Mass at 7pm

You are invited to place a lighted candle on the altar at the 7pm Mass on November 2nd

Envelopes for the November Dead Masses are at the doors of the Church

A Prayer for Pope Leo XIV 

— Lord Jesus, Good Shepard, we thank you for Pope Leo XIV to whom you have entrusted the loving care of your sheep.  Grant, we pray, your guidance and blessing to the medical staff entrusted with his care and good health, swift recovery and peace to our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.  Amen 

November Holy Souls:  

Envelopes are now available the Church Porch for the Holy Souls.  These can be returned at any time during the month.  If we wish to be remembered ourselves, we have a duty to remember those who have died whom we have known and shared life with  

Mission Collection:  

Envelopes still available in the Church Porch.    These can be returned at any stage throughout the month of October.    Thank you for your support of the Missions

Lotto Winner:

Congratulations to our €25 Lucy Dip winner Marie Ryan on Thursday October 15.

Please see the full result in the Results Section below

Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday 25th October:

                                                                                                

10.30am Sunday 25th October – Gerard Kelly 

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Minister Of The Eucharist ~ Sunday  1st November:

 

10.30am Sunday 1st November – Anna Upton

The Pope’s Monthly Intention For October:

For mental health ministry – Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established though-out the Church helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illness

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

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

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!

Youth 2000 – Munster Day Retreat:

24th October.  Ages 16 – 35, Lámh Chúnta, Bóthar na Naohm,Thurles E41HT44.  Register 086 – 8334308.  Email: youth@cashel-emily.ie

October Retreats at Glenstal Abbey:

Here at Glenstal Abbey we have the following retreats this October. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Mystagogy of the Forest with Fr Anthony Keane OSB 

Discover the buried treasure of your inner self in the woods of Glenstal Abbey.

Surrounded by ancient trees that have stood

in praise of the Creator for generations,

you are invited to step into the quiet, explore creation,

and reconnect with your soul.

24th October 2026

Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm

Email: events@glenstal.com

€90 (Lunch included)

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Dying to Live – October 31st 

What matters most?

What keeps us from becoming fully alive?

What does it actually mean to live well?

Saint Benedict offered a surprising tool for finding peace, purpose, and profound joy:

“Keep death daily before your eyes.”

This is not a retreat about gloom or fear. It is a day dedicated to the art of truly living. By gently confronting our limitations, we learn to strip away superficial anxieties, silence the ego, and discover what genuinely matters.

Join us on October 31st as we step away from the relentless noise of modern life.

Through Benedictine wisdom, quiet reflection, and community fellowship, you will learn to trade daily distractions for eternal priorities.

31st October 2026

Saturday, 10am – 4.30pm

Email: events@glenstal.com

€90 (Lunch included)

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Safeguarding Month

Creating a Safe and Welcoming Parish for Everyone

Safeguarding is an essential part of parish life. As a parish community within the Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, especially children and young people, feel welcomed, respected, valued and safe.

Week 1 – Our Shared Responsibility

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Each of us has a part to play in ensuring that our parish is a safe and welcoming place for all. We encourage everyone involved in parish life to be familiar with our safeguarding procedures and to speak up if they have a concern.

Week 2 – Creating a Safe Parish

A safe parish is one where children and young people are cherished, listened to and protected. Our safeguarding policies, training and procedures help us to provide safe environments for everyone involved in parish activities. We are grateful to our Parish Safeguarding Representatives, clergy, staff and volunteers for their continued commitment to this important work.

Week 3 – Speaking Up

Being attentive to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people is an important part of safeguarding. If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable person, please ensure that you know who to speak to and how to report your concern. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives can provide information and guidance on safeguarding procedures.

Week 4 – A Safe and Welcoming Church

Safeguarding is more than policies and procedures — it is about respecting the dignity, wellbeing and rights of every person. As a parish community, let us continue to be vigilant, caring and supportive of one another. By working together, we can help ensure that everyone who comes through our doors feels safe, valued and welcome.

OUR COMMITMENT

Our parish takes safeguarding seriously.

If you have a safeguarding concern, please speak with our Parish Safeguarding Representative or follow the reporting procedures displayed in the church and parish facilities.

For further information and diocesan safeguarding resources, please visit www.cashel-emly.ie  or contact Cleo Yates, Director of Safeguarding.

Together, we can make our parish a safe place for everyone

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.

Glenbrohane Communuity Association:

Many thanks to all who supported our fundraising draw to all who bought and sold lines and to all who sponsored prizes a big thank you.  Congratulations to the following who won prizes Geraldine Murphy, Theresa Quinn, María & Eamonn Howard Bowles, Winnie McDonnell, Joey Daly, Tom & Anne Fox, Rosia Carey, Dan Gallahue, Paddy Lonergan, Erin Fox, Jimmy Ahern, Joan Burke, Pat Whelan, Lar Henebry.  All the money raised went to the upkeep of the hall in Glenbrohane.  Our next events will take place at Christmas time

Bridget’s Diary, News & Notes: 

The best of luck to the Ballylanders Junior Footballers on Saturday in the county final and to our neighbours Galbally in the intermediate final, Bally and Galbally ABU.

Congratulations to Knockainey ladies on winning there football title recently.  Ciara Hynes was the captain and her sister Tara was also on the team.  Both girls are granddaughters of Tadgh & Liz O’Keefe of Ballylanders

Ballinvreena Crossroads Dancing At Ballinvreena Community Hall  V35 C894 –November /December:

 

  • Sunday November 15th, Tea Dance with Glen Flynn. 8pm – 10.30pm

  • Sunday December 20th, Tea Dance with The Marina. 8pm – 10.30pm

T.O. Park – Events in October/November/December:

October –

Monday October 28, 7th Year Rocking the Costa, Torremolinos

November –

Sunday Afternoon Dances, November 1, Pat Mulchrone, November 15 Declan Aungier, November 29, Glen Flynn all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm

December –

December Early City Tour – 4 nights, Either Amsterdam, Berlin or Munich details later.

Saturday Night December 5, Peter Burke at T.O. Park 9pm – 11.30pm

Sunday December 6, Santa comes to T.O. Park at T.O. Park Barn 1.30pm – 4pm.

Saturday December 12, Christmas Markets, Kilkenny

Sunday Afternoon Dances, December 13, Wicklow Man, December 20 Paudie Coffee Band –Super X-Mas Party, all at T.O. Park. 3pm – 5.30pm

Sunday December 27, Music Night – T.Os Friends, their band & singers at T.O. Park

Thursday December 31, New Year’s Eve Party at T.O Park

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:

 

  • Whist – takes place on Thursday evenings in Cleeve House Knocklong at 8pm. Beginners welcome.  

 

  • 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

Bingo:

If you fancy a game of Bingo, Hospital is on Monday night, Ballinvreena is on Wednesday night and T.O. Park up in Knockadea takes place on Thursday evening at 7.30pm

Job Vacancies With Coshlea Employment:

 

  • Tidy Towns, Caretaker Worker – Galbally – Community Employment Programme

  • Tidy Towns Worker (Kilbehenny) – Community Employment Programme

  • 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 open. 

 All Groups run from 10am to 12 Noon.

Ballylanders Our Lady Day Care Centre Tuesday 10am to 12 Noon

Hospital Family Resource Centre Wednesday 10am to 12 Noon

Caherconlish Millennium Centre Thursday 10am to 12 Noon

Kilmallock Pastoral Centre Friday 10am to 12 Noon.

Groups are facilitated by Hospital Family Resource Centre Parent Support Workers.  The groups cater for all children under 5 years of age, their parents, grandparents and carers.  All the groups provide an opportunity for the children to grow, develop and have fun in a safe stimulating environment while the adults receive individual and group support.  Children and adults participate in child centre activities in a supportive, encouraging and fun way.  A contribution of €4 per family is collected each week.  Please contact Parent Support Workers Michelle and Phil on 061 – 383884 or Michelle 086 – 8888105 and Phil (086 – 7359650) or drop in on the morning

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 October 15:

Numbers:                               2, 11, 22, 24

Jackpot:                                 Not Won

Lucky Dip:                             €25 Winner Marie Ryan

Next Jackpot:                       €625

Next Draw:                            Thursday October 22 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 October 19:

Numbers:                                    13, 19, 21, 27

Jackpot:                                       Not Won

Lucky Dip Winners:             1. Mary O’Brien C/o Mace,

                                                           2. Stephen Sheehan C/o Gallahues,

                                                           3. Kay Noonan C/o Chipper,

Next Jackpot:                           €10,300

Next Draw Venue:                 McDermott’s, Tuesday October 27, 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 October 17:

Winner:                                  Michelle & Shane Hennessy

Jackpot:                                 €174

Next Draw:                            Saturday October 31

Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm.  Thank you for your continued support

Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Draw Results ~ Tuesday October 13:

Numbers:                   5, 7, 10, 27

Winner:                      Jackpot Not Won.

No Match 3 and No Match 2 winner.

5 Lucky Dip winners,

  1. Ben & TJ Martin,

  2. Rachel Condon

  3. Brenda O’ Brien Liston

  4. Margaret Frewen

  5. Theresa Lee

Next Draw:                Tuesday October 27

Venue:                          Clubhouse.

Next Jackpot:            €4,000

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 Result – Friday September 25:

Result not in at time of uploading the newsletter online

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Knockadea National School Fortnightly ‘Share The Pot’ Draw Result – Friday October 9:

Result not in at time of uploading the newsletter online

Next Draw:                            Friday October 23

Draw takes place every Fortnight.  Thanks for all your continued support

Ballylanders 45 Card Game Weekly Results ~ Wednesday October 14:

1st –                                        Paddy Lonergan & Helen O’Brien

 

2nd Prize –                     Lucy Cooke & Ger O’Brien,

                                                Billy Bourke & John Crilly,

                                                Theresa Quinn & Tom O’Callaghan.

 

Table Prizes –               Dinny Wallace & Joan O’Brien,

                                                Paddy Quinlan & Eileen Maunsell,

                                                Ann Cleary & Francie Fitzgerald.

 

Raffle –                              Jim Fox,

                                                Eileen Maunsell,

                                                Alice Lewis,

                                                Ann Cleary,

                                                Theresa Quinn,

                                                Seanie Hanley,

                                                Bridget Fitzgerald

Many thanks for your support, cards every Wednesday night in Bally at 8.15pm in the Day Care Centre. Where there is a lovely, homily and friendly game of 45 enjoyed by all who attend.  We hope to start beginner 45 card lessons in November

Parish Newsletter

 

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