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BALLYFAD CHURCH Morning mass Wednesday 9.30am Saturday 7.30pm - Anniversary mass: John Cullen (Ballyfad) Sunday 9am Eucharistic adoration on Wednesday 10am to 12 noon KILANERIN CHURCH Morning mass Friday 9.30am Saturday 6.30pm - Anniversary mass: Pauline & Jim Walsh (Annagh), Noel McGovern, Patrick & Mary Fleming and William Levingstone (Kilanerin), Paddy & Clare Murray (Pallas), Charles & Susan Redmond (Tomcoyle). Sunday 11am - Marie Kelly Tinnock anniversary and Dick and Sissi Fanning (Aghullen) Eucharisitic adoration on Tuesday 10am to 9pm, ending with holy hour and benedictionRead more …

Clothes Collection

On Tuesday, 9th February, in the Shamrock Hall (Kilanerin) and Ballyfad Hall before 12 noon. Clothing collection on behalf of Fr Nicholas Ngulutu (St Josephs Parish Kenya). All types of clean ladies, gents and children's clothing and paired shoes.  The proceeds will assist underprivileged children.Read more …

GAA News

Gaeltacht Last reminder for any boy or girl, 14-18, who would like their name in the hat for a subsidised three week stay in the Gaeltacht starting 29th of June. Contact Kevin on 083 1025352. Underage Underage training will start for various age groups in February and March. Please check that kids have correct boot size , mouthguard, hurl size, etc. Any new players in the parish? Fundraising Fundraising social events are ongoing. Please support and enjoy. The annual running costs of the club is approx €45k.Read more …

ICA

Outing The bus for the outing to The Gate Theatre on Saturday, January 30th, will leave the village at 11.30am. Stopping at The Applegreen service Station, Cullenmore, and at the Glen View Hotel on the return journey. There are some places on the bus for anyone who would like to spend the afternoon shopping in the city centre @ €15. Contact Benny on 0863782206. Tapestry Project The tapestry project continues on Monday's 7.30pm Yogalates Yogalates on Tuesday's at 7pm. Cost €5Read more …

Whist

First lady at last weeks whist was won by Lilly Kavanagh, second lady was May Murphy, half time lady was Sadie Mordaunt. First gent was Marie Cushe, second gent was Noel Carter and half time gent was Betty Rose. Raffle winners on the night were Ann Fleming, Paudie Doyle and Noel Carter.   Whist continues on Wednesday night at 8.30pm.Read more …

Who lived where you are now? Exhibition

Old Kilnenor Historical Society are holding an exhibition on research done by members on their local town lands. The exhibition takes place in Ballyfad Hall on Sunday 27th December from 12-4pm and in Kilanerin Hall on Sunday 3rd January 2016 from 12-4pm. The exhibition will cover many town lands around the Kilanerin, Ballyfad, Croghan and Coolgreany area. Exhibition is free but donations are welcome. The public is invited to bring any documents, photos or artefacts that may be of interest to the area. The items will be scanned/photographed on the day and will be returned there and…Read more …

KBCDA AGM

KILANERIN-BALLYFAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION The AGM takes place on the 16th December @ 8.30pm in the Billiard Room (Shamrock Hall, Kilanerin)Read more …

Old Kilnenor Historical Society Heritage Week Tour

A guided tour of Croghan & surrounding areas with Tom Cullen will take place Saturday 29th, leaving Ballyfad 10.30am and returning at 3.30pm. Refreshments included. Cost is €7. Seats are limited and need to be booked by Wednesday 26th. Contact secretary Damian Nash on 085 7753772 or email oldkilnenor@gmail.com to book or more information.Read more …