BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 28th February
Sunday 28th February 2021 – Second Sunday Of Lent
Anniversary:
Bridie Hoare – Spittle, Andrew Ryan - Main Street.
Recent Deaths:
The recent death of John Morey R.I.P.
Spittle, Ballylanders / Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick
John formerly from Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick, passed away on the 11th February peacefully at his home in Spittle. Sadly, missed by his loving wife Maureen, sisters Bridie and Kathleen, brother Donie, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends. John was a quite and gentle man in his earlier days he loved a game of 45 and dancing. Funeral cortége left his home on Sunday, 14th February, at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Ballylanders at 1pm. Burial afterwards in his native Dromcollogher Cemetery. May He Rest In Peace.
The recent death of Catherine (Kitty) Sheehy R.I.P.
Main Street, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick
Kitty died on the 14th February aged 95, formerly of Duntryleague. Kitty, peacefully, in the loving care of Matron and Staff at Marie Goretti Nursing Home, Kilmallock. Kitty lived in Ballylanders for over 30 years spending the last 11 years in the nursing home in Kilmallock. Sadly missed by the Murphy Family Ballylanders / Garryspillane and Fitzgerald Family Round Hill, Galbally. After her requiem Mass Kitty was buried in Knocklong Cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.
The recent death of Hannah Donovan (née O'Connor) R.I.P.
Fartha, Riverstick, Cork / Ballylanders, Limerick
Donovan (née O'Connor), Fartha, Riverstick, Co. Cork & formerly of U.S.A. and Ballybrien, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick. In the loving care of the staff of Marymount Hospice, on the 1st February 2021. Hannah. Predeceased by her sister Hanora (Doran, Anglelborough). Loving mother to Colleen (Walsh), and Sean (USA), sister to John (Ballybrien),Tom (Ballylanders), Patsy (Kildorrery), Liam (Ballybrien), Mary (O'Gorman, Skeheenarinky, Kilbehenny), Ellen (USA), and Bridget (Whelan, Ardfinnan), mother-in-law to Lindsey, Nana to Marie, John, William, Adam, Aidan and Lilly. Sister-in-law to John, Margaret, Nora, and Judy and best friend to Sherrill (USA). Sadly missed by her daughter, son, brothers and sisters, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother-in-law, and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Her requiem Mass was held in the Church of the Assumption Ballylanders on Thursday morning at 11.30am. She was cremated in The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork. May She Rest In Peace.
Facebook Mass
Each Wednesday at 10AM. Before each Mass we will reflect on two Stations of the Cross.
Poor Weather:
Please look out for each other especially the old and vulnerable.
Trocaire Boxes:
Trocaire Boxes are available in Church Porch. Please be generous as you can.
Penances For Lent:
The first thing to do is to take a close look how you are coping with the day to day difficulties due to Virus. The first penance is to meet the challenge everyday life presents to us. Offer that to the Lord as your first sacrifice, we all have lots to deal with in that area and only then add other penances.
Poor Of The World:
Covid-19 is hitting poor countries very hard we must not forget them. This year Trocaire focuses on Sudan.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Glenstal Lenten Series:
Glenstal Abbey is once again offering a series of talks for Lent. The talks are scheduled for the Saturdays of Lent. All talks will be live-streamed at 2pm at www.glenstal.com/abbey/webcam click 'Talks'
The first talk was on 20 February, and the recording can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy6EgXUq6Go
All talks will be available as recordings so they can be viewed at a time that suits.
With blessings for Lent,
Luke osb and Jessie, on behalf of the Biblical Apostolate Resource Group.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Ash Wednesday fell on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Do You Care About Your Local River?:
Do you care about your local river?
Donna Weiner is a PhD researcher at Mary Immaculate College seeking to understand your views about your local river.
Please help by clicking here and completing this small online survey called Connections, concerns and caring for your local river.
Alternatively, use this address: https://bit.ly/3nT6uQF
The survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete, and is part of a larger study called CSI-Rivers which aims to empower individuals and communities to improve the health of their local rivers and streams by engaging in water and nature-focused citizen science initiatives that can benefit the natural landscapes as well as the individuals who participate and their communities.
Participation is voluntary, and all data is entirely confidential and anonymous.
Update On Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Information received on Wednesday February 17, 2021, 1:52 PM.
This week marks an important step in our vaccination programme.
Firstly, as planned, yesterday we started to move our programme into the community, with GPs starting to invite those 85 and over for vaccination.
Secondly, we announced the location of the 37 COVID-19 Vaccination Centre Sites across the country yesterday.
1. Vaccine Stats
As always, you can find the latest vaccination data on your Covid Tracker App and the COVID-19 Data Hub. The latest figures, up to Saturday February 13th are 268,551:
Total First Doses Administered: 176,926
Total Second Doses Administered: 91,625
2. Vaccine roll-out – 85 and over
This week (and in the run up to this week) GPs the length and breadth of the country have been contacting their patients aged 85 and over, inviting them to come forward for vaccination. 20,000 mRNA doses are being delivered for administration to over 85s by GPs. It will be double that in following weeks. Our approach in this phase is to start steady, take key learnings and ramp up incrementally. This is to ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery.
As we know, while 70% of our GP practices will be able to administer mRNA vaccines from their practices, to support the roll-out to those aged 70 and over, GP Hubs at DCU Dublin, MTU Cork, and Merlin Park Galway have been established for some GPs with smaller numbers in this cohort to come together. This helps to ensure that the vaccine can be delivered speedily and safely. Solutions will be found for the small number of people who cannot access their GP practice or GP hub.
The importance of the development this week is brought into clear focus when we consider that 88% of Covid-related deaths in Ireland have been among people aged over 70.
3. Vaccination Centres
Yesterday, I announced the 37 HSE Vaccination Centres, with at least one for every county. These centres will support the vaccination of the general population in a safe and efficient manner. While currently vaccines are being administered in healthcare settings and by GPs in communities, many people will be offered their vaccination in these centres, having self-registered online. Each centre varies in size and operating hours and have been selected based on CSO data on population density, ease of access, transport and parking. The design and layout of the centres also incorporates learnings from the COVID-19 swabbing centres. People should expect to see that these centres will be fitted out well in advance of vaccine supply being available.
It is important to emphasise that over 70s will not use these centres, they will be vaccinated through their GPs. If there are issues relating to areas of additional need or transport requirements, the HSE will work to address these.
You can find the location of your local vaccination centre here.
4. Vaccine approval
The European Medicines Agency have just announced this afternoon that the application for conditional marketing authorisation of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen has been received. This is another important step in our Vaccination Programme, with 2.2m doses identified in an advance purchase agreement for Ireland. The EMA have suggested that an approval decision is due mid-March and you can find out more here.
Minister For Health Confirms Locations For Ireland’s Vaccination Centres:
Press Release: Monday 15 February 2021
Minister for Health confirms locations for Ireland’s vaccination centres
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today confirmed locations for 37 vaccination centres across Ireland for the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
The 37 centres have been confirmed by the HSE, with at least one in every county. These centres will support the vaccination of the general population in a safe and efficient manner. While currently vaccines are being administered in healthcare settings and by GPs, many people will be offered their vaccination in these centres, having self-registered online.
All of the centres vary in size and operating hours and have been selected based on population density, ease of access, transport and parking. The design and layout of the centres also incorporates learnings from the COVID-19 swabbing centres. It is important to note that the centres will be of different sizes and operating hours will be based on vaccine supply and catchment area need.
Minister Donnelly said: “I would like to thank the HSE for their ongoing work in developing these vaccination centres across the country. These centres will be ready well in advance of vaccine supply when they will be used as part of our programme. People can expect to see these vaccination centres ready and waiting in their county.
“We have always said the vaccination programme would only be limited by the availability and reliability of supply in these early stages of the programme. In the coming months supply will increase substantially and we will see these centres operating to full capacity and administering vaccines to the general population, following the Government priority list.”
List of COVID-19 Vaccination sites
County
Site Name
Site Address
Carlow
The Seven Oaks Hotel
Athy Road, Carlow
Cavan
Kilmore Hotel
Dublin Rd, Killygarry, Cavan
Clare
West County Hotel
Limerick Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
Cork
Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The Marina, Cork City
Cork
City Hall Cork
City Hall, Anglesea St. Centre Cork City
Cork
MTU Campus Melbourn Building
Melbourn Rd, Bishopstown, Cork
Cork
Bantry PCC
Bantry, Co. Cork
Cork
Mallow GAA Club
Mallow GAA Club,Carrigoon, Co. Cork
Donegal
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Dublin
Aviva Stadium
Landsdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Dublin
Citywest Convention Centre
Citywest Hotel, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin
Dublin
Helix Theatre DCU
DCU Santry
Dublin
TU Dublin Campus
Grangegorman
Galway
Galway Racecourse
Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway
Kerry
Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre
Bypass Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Kerry
Kerry Sports Academy
North Campus, Dromtacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Kildare
Punchestown Racecourse
Punchestown, Naas, Co. Kildare
Kilkenny
Cillin Hill Conference Centre
Dublin Road, Leggettsrath, Kilkenny
Laois
Midlands Park Hotel
Jessop St., Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
Leitrim
Primary Care Centre
Carrick -on – Shannon, Co Leitrim
Limerick
Radisson Hotel
Ennis Road, Limerick
Longford*
Longford Slashers GAA
Longford Town
Louth
Fairways Hotel
Dublin Rd, Haggardstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth,
Mayo
Breaffy House Resort
Breaffy, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Meath
Simmonstown GAA Club Navan
Simmonstown Gales GAA Co Meath
Monaghan
Hillgrove Hotel
Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan,
Offaly*
Faithful Field GAA Centre
Kilcormac, Tullamore, Co Offaly
Roscommon
Abbey Hotel,
Galway road, Co Roscommon
Sligo
Sligo IT Sports Arena
Sligo IT, Ash Ln, Bellanode, Co. Sligo
Tipperary
Abbeycourt Hotel
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tipperary
The Clonmel Park Hotel
Poppyfields, Cahir Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Waterford
WIT Arena
WIT Sports Campus,Carriagnore, Waterford
Westmeath
International Arena AIT
Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Westmeath
Bloomfield House Hotel
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Wexford
Riverside Hotel Enniscorthy
The Promenade, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Wicklow
Arklow Bay Hotel & Conference Centre
Sea Rd, Ferrybank, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Wicklow
Charlsland Golf Club
Greystones, Co Wicklow
Funding for Limerick Charities:
Funding opportunity for charities NFPS and social enterprises in the Mid West Region.
A new €650,000 social innovation fund has been launched by Rethink Ireland for innovative projects that empower communities, tackle poverty, and promote social inclusion in counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
https://rethinkireland.ie/e650000-fund-announced-for-critical-social-innovation-in-the-midwest/
https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/news/610299/limerick-projects-sought-as-650k-ignite-midwest-fund-is-launched.html
Ignite Midwest Fund 2021
WHAT IS THE IGNITE MIDWEST FUND?
‘Ignite’ means to ‘spark’ or ‘set in motion’. The Ignite Midwest Fund aims to spark meaningful social impact in the midwest of Ireland by providing support to some of the most innovative not-for-profit organisations including charities, community groups, and social enterprises working in the area.
We created the €650,000 Ignite Midwest Fund in partnership with several private philanthropists from the region and the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund).
WHO CAN APPLY?
We invite applications from organisations that are working with communities and groups experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or geographic isolation in the counties of Clare, Limerick, or Tipperary.
Projects must either be based in Co. Clare, Co. Limerick or Co. Tipperary, or operate within a national organisation that has a midwest branch or focus, and aims to have an impact in this region.
Projects must focus on tackling inequality, poverty, or social exclusion; and/or on promoting recovery or empowering their communities. There will be between five and seven awards made, two of which will be available specifically for innovative projects that are using music as a means of enhancing wellbeing and promoting social inclusion.
What Does the Fund Offer?
- A cash grant and non – financial supports package to the value of between €55,000 and €75,000
- A place on Rethink Ireland’s Accelerator Programme.
- Project performance and impact management.
- Access to Rethink Ireland’s networks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applying to the Ignite Midwest Fund is 5:00pm on Monday, 29th March 2021. For more information on the Fund and its criteria, please visit our website.
IRELAND READS!!!:
I am writing to let you know about Ireland Reads, a new campaign from Irish libraries, and part of the ‘Keep Well’ community resilience programme.
Libraries have partnered with booksellers, publishers and other organisations with an aim to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th.
Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.
The aim is to get everyone to pledge to read on February 25th - and the Ireland Reads website is there to help!
Home - Ireland Reads
- People can pledge to read on Ireland Reads Day, February 25th and we’ll send a helpful reminder closer to the day. You can even see how many minutes Ireland has pledged to read for so far.
- The website can also offer some reading inspiration – simply enter the type of book you like best, how long you have available to read each day and the website will suggest the perfect book and tell you how long it will take to read it.
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 20th February:
Numbers: 2, 9, 12, 22.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Adam McDonagh (Online), 2. Georgina O’Brien,
3. Joan Keating, 4. Eoin Stapleton (Online),
5. Dave Ryan.
Next Draw: Saturday 6th March 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,400
Thanks you for your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 13th February:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Howard, Glenroe.
Jackpot: €152.
Next Draw: Saturday 27th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 21st February
Sunday 21st February 2021 – First Sunday Of Lent
Anniversary:
Roger Riordan and Deceased Relatives - Cullane North.
Recently Deceased:
Kitty Sheedy - Main Street. May She Rest In Peace. Seamus McCauley - Ballylanders and London. May He Rest In Peace.
Ash Wednesday:
This Wednesday February 17th is Ash Wednesday. Facebook Mass at 10am with blessing of Ashes. Please prepare ashes at home for blessing. The oldest tradition is to burn the palm from last year and to use the ashes for Lent.
Trocaire Boxes:
Trocaire Boxes are available in Church Porch. Please be generous as you can.
Penances For Lent:
The first thing to do is to take a close look how you are coping with the day to day difficulties due to Virus. The first penance is to meet the challenge everyday life presents to us. Offer that to the Lord as your first sacrifice, we all have lots to deal with in that area and only then add other penances.
Poor Of The World:
Covid-19 is hitting poor countries very hard we must not forget them. This year Trocaire focuses on Sudan.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 18 February ‘Living Christian Faith in the Family’
Saint John Paul spoke about how the future of humanity passes by way of the family. Patrick and Linda Treacy, who have four children and run a centre for domestic spirituality called Integritas from their home, will speak about the joys and challenges of living Christian Faith as a family today.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Just another short update on the national Covid-19, vaccination programme.
As of Monday 8th February, I am glad to report that we are now in a position to update the vaccine doses administered on a daily basis and today, you can find this information on the Covid Tracker App as well as on COVID-19 Data Hub.
The latest figures, up to Sunday February 07 are 240,487:
Total First Doses Administered: 153,654
Total Second Doses Administered: 86,833
This means almost 1.8% of our population is now fully vaccinated.
As you know, the next phase of our Vaccination Programme will start on Monday 15th February with GPs inviting those over the age of 85 to come forward for vaccination. They will receive the most effective vaccines available. I met with stakeholder organisations this afternoon specifically on the topic of rolling out the vaccine to those aged 70 and over. It was a lively conversation as you can imagine and we did our best to address the concerns raised. Issues highlighted included transport and access to vaccination, the safety and efficacy of available vaccines, and the mental health and welfare of older people.
Our objective continues to be that nobody to be left behind. Our GPs will lead on delivering the vaccine to those aged 70 and over, as we move our vaccine programme firmly into our communities right across the country.
Our plans are progressing for hubs so that smaller GP practices to come together, ensuring the vaccine can be delivered speedily and safely.
From our evidence, most people in Ireland want to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, with 85% saying they will definitely or probably seek it. This is most welcome and really encouraging.
Nationally, we continue to demonstrate agility and determination, and everything that can be done is and will be done to continue to deliver vaccines efficiently.
West Limerick Food & Tourism Businesses Hungry for Collaboration:
The second phase of the West Limerick Food Series will start on Wednesday 17 February 2021. This is a comprehensive networking and training programme designed to inspire and develop the food sector and food tourism industry by fostering collaboration. Participation on the West Limerick Food Series programme is free and registration is required. For more information and/or to register, visit the West Limerick Food Series on Eventbrite or email westlimerickfood@gmail.com
Click Here For More Information
IRELAND READS!!!:
I am writing to let you know about Ireland Reads, a new campaign from Irish libraries, and part of the ‘Keep Well’ community resilience programme.
Libraries have partnered with booksellers, publishers and other organisations with an aim to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th.
Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.
The aim is to get everyone to pledge to read on February 25th - and the Ireland Reads website is there to help!
Home - Ireland Reads
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 13th February:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Howard, Glenroe.
Jackpot: €152.
Next Draw: Saturday 27th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 6th February:
Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 17.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Lane (Online), 2. Pa Heffernan,
3. Orla Wallace, 4. Catherine Frewen (Online),
5. Mary Murphy.
Next Draw: Saturday 20th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,200
Thanks you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Roger Riordan and Deceased Relatives - Cullane North.
Recently Deceased:
Kitty Sheedy - Main Street. May She Rest In Peace. Seamus McCauley - Ballylanders and London. May He Rest In Peace.
Ash Wednesday:
This Wednesday February 17th is Ash Wednesday. Facebook Mass at 10am with blessing of Ashes. Please prepare ashes at home for blessing. The oldest tradition is to burn the palm from last year and to use the ashes for Lent.
Trocaire Boxes:
Trocaire Boxes are available in Church Porch. Please be generous as you can.
Penances For Lent:
The first thing to do is to take a close look how you are coping with the day to day difficulties due to Virus. The first penance is to meet the challenge everyday life presents to us. Offer that to the Lord as your first sacrifice, we all have lots to deal with in that area and only then add other penances.
Poor Of The World:
Covid-19 is hitting poor countries very hard we must not forget them. This year Trocaire focuses on Sudan.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 18 February ‘Living Christian Faith in the Family’
Saint John Paul spoke about how the future of humanity passes by way of the family. Patrick and Linda Treacy, who have four children and run a centre for domestic spirituality called Integritas from their home, will speak about the joys and challenges of living Christian Faith as a family today.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Just another short update on the national Covid-19, vaccination programme.
As of Monday 8th February, I am glad to report that we are now in a position to update the vaccine doses administered on a daily basis and today, you can find this information on the Covid Tracker App as well as on COVID-19 Data Hub.
The latest figures, up to Sunday February 07 are 240,487:
Total First Doses Administered: 153,654
Total Second Doses Administered: 86,833
This means almost 1.8% of our population is now fully vaccinated.
As you know, the next phase of our Vaccination Programme will start on Monday 15th February with GPs inviting those over the age of 85 to come forward for vaccination. They will receive the most effective vaccines available. I met with stakeholder organisations this afternoon specifically on the topic of rolling out the vaccine to those aged 70 and over. It was a lively conversation as you can imagine and we did our best to address the concerns raised. Issues highlighted included transport and access to vaccination, the safety and efficacy of available vaccines, and the mental health and welfare of older people.
Our objective continues to be that nobody to be left behind. Our GPs will lead on delivering the vaccine to those aged 70 and over, as we move our vaccine programme firmly into our communities right across the country.
Our plans are progressing for hubs so that smaller GP practices to come together, ensuring the vaccine can be delivered speedily and safely.
From our evidence, most people in Ireland want to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, with 85% saying they will definitely or probably seek it. This is most welcome and really encouraging.
Nationally, we continue to demonstrate agility and determination, and everything that can be done is and will be done to continue to deliver vaccines efficiently.
West Limerick Food & Tourism Businesses Hungry for Collaboration:
The second phase of the West Limerick Food Series will start on Wednesday 17 February 2021. This is a comprehensive networking and training programme designed to inspire and develop the food sector and food tourism industry by fostering collaboration. Participation on the West Limerick Food Series programme is free and registration is required. For more information and/or to register, visit the West Limerick Food Series on Eventbrite or email westlimerickfood@gmail.com
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IRELAND READS!!!:
I am writing to let you know about Ireland Reads, a new campaign from Irish libraries, and part of the ‘Keep Well’ community resilience programme.
Libraries have partnered with booksellers, publishers and other organisations with an aim to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th.
Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.
The aim is to get everyone to pledge to read on February 25th - and the Ireland Reads website is there to help!
Home - Ireland Reads
- People can pledge to read on Ireland Reads Day, February 25th and we’ll send a helpful reminder closer to the day. You can even see how many minutes Ireland has pledged to read for so far.
- The website can also offer some reading inspiration – simply enter the type of book you like best, how long you have available to read each day and the website will suggest the perfect book and tell you how long it will take to read it.
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 13th February:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Howard, Glenroe.
Jackpot: €152.
Next Draw: Saturday 27th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 6th February:
Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 17.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Lane (Online), 2. Pa Heffernan,
3. Orla Wallace, 4. Catherine Frewen (Online),
5. Mary Murphy.
Next Draw: Saturday 20th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,200
Thanks you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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WEEK ENDING 14th February
Sunday 14th February 2021 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Kitty Downey – Spittle.
Our Lady of Lourdes:
Thursday February 11th is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Facebook Mass at 10am. It’s also world day of prayer for the sick.
Ash Wednesday:
Next Wednesday February 17th is Ash Wednesday. Facebook Mass at 10am with blessing of Ashes. Please prepare ashes at home for blessing. The oldest tradition is to burn the palm from last year and to use the ashes for Lent
Penances For Lent:
The first thing to do is to take a close look how you are coping with the day to day difficulties due to Virus. The first penance is to meet the challenge everyday life presents to us. Offer that to the Lord as your first sacrifice, we all have lots to deal with in that area and only then add other penances.
Poor Of The World:
Covid-19 is hitting poor countries very hard we must not forget them. This year Trocaire focuses on Sudan.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot.
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 18 February ‘Living Christian Faith in the Family’
Saint John Paul spoke about how the future of humanity passes by way of the family. Patrick and Linda Treacy, who have four children and run a centre for domestic spirituality called Integritas from their home, will speak about the joys and challenges of living Christian Faith as a family today.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
The priority phase of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is well underway and I wanted to give you the latest updates. On Monday, the HSE announced that up to Sunday 31 January, we administered a total of 199,800 vaccination doses. More than 3% of the population has now received at least a first dose, which compares very well with our EU partners, whose vaccination programmes began at the same time as ours, and 1% is now fully vaccinated.
As you know, Ireland’s strategy is to prioritise vaccination of those most vulnerable to poor outcomes and death from COVID-19 infection and those who care for them. Our vaccination programme has reached everyone in nursing homes clinically able to be vaccinated, their staff and more than 75,000 frontline healthcare workers.
Following a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Friday, the European Commission granted a Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This is also a double-dose vaccine, but can be stored in normal fridge temperatures rather than freezers as required for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that all currently authorised COVID-19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older. NIAC has also recommended that mRNA vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna approved in Ireland) should be used for the over 70’s where practicable and timely. The Chief Medical Officer has advised me accordingly. The HSE has been informed of the decisions and is working through the operational implications.
The expert advice recognised that currently there is limited data on the AstraZeneca vaccine in relation to older age groups. Those aged over 70 are a key priority group for protection because of their greater risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19. A number of other EU countries have made similar decisions with regard to the provision of mRNA vaccines to older people.
I have included below the latest press statement and additional information from my Department regarding AstraZeneca, for your information.
Supplies of AstraZeneca will begin arriving in Ireland from next week. The addition of this third COVID-19 vaccine will play a very important role in protecting our population from COVID-19 and helping us to overcome the challenges which we have faced over the last year. The roll-out of community vaccinations to our over 70s will begin in February starting with those aged 85 and over and the HSE has begun its public information campaign on television as well as radio and press.
I would like to thank the colleagues in my Department, the HSE and members of the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination, for the effort and commitment they are putting into the efficient roll out of the vaccine programme. As we have seen in recent days, in these early stages things can change quickly and we have to build delivery around supply.
Last week, it emerged that AstraZeneca had encountered production difficulties and would not be able to deliver the full commitment to EU member states in February and March. We had expected to receive a total of 1.4 million doses of the three approved vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca) from the start of the vaccination programme to the end of March. This total now sits at 1.1m doses until we receive clarity on the AstraZeneca situation. On Sunday evening, following a breakthrough in discussions between the European Commission and AstraZeneca, the company will deliver 9 million additional doses in the first quarter (40 million in total) compared to last week’s offer and will start deliveries one week earlier than scheduled.
We will await to see what the specific implications are for Ireland in terms of deliveries in February and March, but it should reduce the deficit in our originally anticipated supplies by a significant amount. PfizerBioNTech has also indicated increased deliveries in April-June.
Everyone involved understands the importance of this programme to the country and I’m doing everything in my power to ensure the best outcome for Ireland. Everything that can be done is being done, and will be done, to deliver it.
Stay safe,
Stephen Donnelly TD
Minister for Health.
(Please note the information provided in this note is valid as of today Thursday 4th February 2021. For regular updates please check www.hse.ie or www.gov.ie).
Statement on the approval of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Irish vaccination programme.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that, in line with the approvals granted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), all currently authorised COVID-19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older.
NIAC has also recommended that mRNA vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna approved in Ireland) should be used for the over 70’s where practicable and timely.
The Chief Medical Officer has reviewed the NIAC’s recommendations and has advised the Minister for Health who has accepted the recommendations provided.
The High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 Vaccination and the HSE have been informed of the decisions and are working through the operational implications. The Minister for Health has asked the HSE and the Taskforce to advise him on the immediate implications for the vaccination programme.
A number of other EU countries have made similar decisions with regard to the provision of mRNA vaccines to older people.
The expert advice to the Minister recognised that currently there is limited data on the AstraZeneca vaccine in relation to older age groups. Those aged over 70 are a key priority group for protection because of their greater risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19.
Supplies of AstraZeneca will begin arriving in Ireland from next week and deliveries of Pfizer and Moderna will continue as scheduled.
Minister Stephen Donnelly said: “It has been a remarkable achievement by science to have developed, rigorously tested, gained regulatory approval and distributed three safe and effective vaccines in little over a year since SARS-COV-2 was first identified. The addition of a third COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca will significantly enhance the implementation of our vaccination programme and, together with those from Pfizer and Moderna, will play a very important role in protecting our population from COVID-19 and helping us to overcome the challenges which we have faced over the last year. The roll-out of community vaccinations to our over 70s will begin as planned this month starting with those aged 85 and over.”
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “The main objective of the vaccination strategy is to prevent morbidity and mortality. International and national data indicate that those aged 70 years and older are at significantly higher risk of hospitalisation and mortality. Due to the demonstrated efficacy of mRNA vaccines in older persons and in recognition of their particular vulnerability in terms of their increased risk of death and serious disease if they contract COVID-19, it has been recommended that mRNA vaccines be administered to all those over 70 years in order to provide the highest level of protection available to this population.”
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
On January 29th the European Commission granted a conditional marketing authorisation for COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca for use in people from 18 years of age, based on a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is a viral vector vaccine. It is made up of another virus (of the adenovirus family) that has been modified to contain the gene for making a protein from SARS-CoV-2COVID-19. Vaccine AstraZeneca does not contain the virus itself and cannot cause COVID-19.
Combined results from 4 clinical trials in the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa showed that COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca was safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 in people from 18 years of age.
These studies involved around 24,000 people altogether. Half received the vaccine and half were given a control injection, either a dummy injection or another non-COVID vaccine. People did not know if they had been given the test vaccine or the control injection.
The Agency based its calculation of how well the vaccine worked on the results from study COV002 (conducted in the UK) and study COV003 (conducted in Brazil).
These showed a 59.5% reduction in the number of symptomatic COVID-19 cases in people given the vaccine (64 of 5,258 got COVID-19 with symptoms) compared with people given control injections (154 of 5,210 got COVID-19 with symptoms). This means that the vaccine demonstrated around a 60% efficacy in the clinical trials.
Most of the participants in these studies were between 18 and 55 years old. There were not enough results in older participants (over 55 years old) to provide a figure for how well the vaccine will work in this group. However, protection is expected, given that an immune response is seen in this age group and based on experience with other vaccines; as there is reliable information on safety in this population, EMA’s scientific experts considered that the vaccine can be used in older adults. More information is expected from ongoing studies, which include a higher proportion of elderly participants.
National Immunisation Advisory Committee
Advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommends that in line with the conditional marketing authorisation granted by the EMA: all currently authorised COVID- 19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older.
NIAC stated that given the high rates of community transmission, the best vaccine to administer to the older population is the one which can be soonest administered.
Where practicable and timely, those aged 70 years and older should be given mRNA vaccines, as these vaccines have a higher reported overall efficacy which makes them preferable for use in those at highest risk of adverse outcomes.
CMO Advice to Minister
The main objective of the vaccination strategy is to prevent morbidity and mortality. International and national data indicate that those aged 70 and older are at significantly higher risk of hospitalisation and mortality.
Due to the superior efficacy demonstrated by mRNA vaccines, including in older persons (albeit the data is limited), and in recognition of their particular vulnerability in terms of their increased risk of death and serious disease if they contract SARS-CoV- 2, it is recommended that mRNA vaccines be administered to all those over 70 years in order to provide the highest level of protection available to this population.
The policy advice a in relation to vaccination of those older than 70 years with mRNA vaccines will be updated as required, based on any further NIAC advice.
What is an mRNA vaccine?
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. However, researchers have been studying and working with them for decades.
Once an mRNA vaccine is injected into muscle cells, it gives them instructions for how to make a harmless protein called a spike protein that is unique to the COVID virus.
Next, cells display the spike protein on its surface. The body recognises that the spike protein should not be there and builds defensive white cells that will remember how to fight the virus if exposed to it in the future.
After the spike protein is made, cells breaks down the mRNA instructions so they do not stay in the body. There are currently two mRNA vaccines licensed for use in Ireland -the Pfizer/BioNTech, and Moderna vaccines.
IRELAND READS!!!:
I am writing to let you know about Ireland Reads, a new campaign from Irish libraries, and part of the ‘Keep Well’ community resilience programme.
Libraries have partnered with booksellers, publishers and other organisations with an aim to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th.
Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.
The aim is to get everyone to pledge to read on February 25th - and the Ireland Reads website is there to help!
Home - Ireland Reads
Visit West Limerick - Agenda For Zoom Meeting Wednesday 10 February 7pm:
Please find below the agenda for our Zoom meeting
Our Zoom Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 10th February, at 7pm.
As we have limited time we will need to use the time well. This first meeting in a long time is our best opportunity to restart and to get organised for future meetings.
Agenda:
• 1) Business update:
• 2) Limerick Greenway update - Limerick City and County Council
• 3) West Limerick Food Series update
• 4) West Limerick Resources - Destination Development Training initiative
• 5) Marketing plan and strategy for West Limerick Tourism
• 6) Any Other Business
Visit West Limerick Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2021 07:00 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
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Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Kind regards, Jørgen Hartogs
Glenwilliam Cottage, Ballingarry
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West Limerick Tourism is a not for profit organisation created for the sole purpose of bringing tourism to the west of County Limerick and its environs.
West Limerick Tourism in run by volunteers within our community. This website aims to bring the very best of that the West Limerick region and its environs has to offer for visitor to the area and its indigenous population.
We're an enthusiastic bunch offering a wide variety of accommodation, activities, food and drink options and touring. We have created an organisation that literally offers something for everyone.
The West Limerick region hosts delights such as the world famous Adare Village and stunning stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way along the Shannon Estuary - part of the world’s longest coastal touring route.
So whether you're a tourist looking for your next big adventure in Ireland, or a business owner with something exciting and unique to offer, then please get in touch. We are here to help.
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Covid Supports 2021:
Please find attached a very useful summary of current Government Covid-19 supports available to businesses.
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
• The scheme is available for employers who keep staff on their payroll during the pandemic. Employees can be temporarily not working or on reduced hours or reduced pay.
• The subsidy amount paid to employers will depend on the gross income of each employee. Since 19 October 2020, there are now 5 payment bands and associated rates based on the employee’s earnings:
1. Less than €151.50 🡪 No subsidy applies
2. €151.50-€202.99 🡪 €203
3. €203-€299.99 🡪 €250
4. €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
5. €400-€1,462 🡪 €350
6. Over €1,462 🡪 No subsidy applies
• The EWSS will run until at least 31 March 2021.
• There is also a Wage Subsidy Scheme for employers who employ people with disabilities. More info on this can be found here.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)
• To qualify for the PUP, you must have lost your job or been laid off because of Covid-19 or be self employed and your trading income has ceased due to Covid-19, or your trading income has collapsed to the extent that you are available to take up other full-time employment (more on this available here). • You must also:
- be aged between 18-66
- live in the Republic of Ireland
- Have been in employment or self-employment in Ireland on or after 13 March 2020 - Be genuinely seeking work
- Not be getting any income from employment
- Have at least one PRSI contribution in the 4 weeks before claiming PUP or be in insurable self employment.
• The weekly payment bands are as follows (and will continue until at least 31 March 2021): - Average weekly earnings of €400 or over 🡪 €350
- €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
- €200-€299.99 🡪 €250
- Less than €200 🡪 €203
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• If you are self-employed, you can earn up to €960 over 8 weeks and keep your PUP payment. This limit is based on gross income minus expenses. (If you earn over €960 over 8 weeks and you work less than 24 hours a week, you can apply for the Covid-19 Part Time Job Incentive for the Self-Employed).
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
• Qualifying businesses can apply to Revenue for a cash payment under the following conditions: - Payments will be made when Level 3 restrictions or higher are in place in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19
- Businesses qualify where government restrictions directly prohibit or restrict customer access to their premises
- Payments are calculated on the basis of 10% of the first €1 million in turnover and 5% thereafter, based on average VAT exclusive turnover for 2019
- A self - assessment of 75% disruption in turnover is required (decreased from 80% on 20 October 2020)
• Every county in Ireland is on alert Level 5 in the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ until 31 January 2021. A double rate of the CRSS will be paid for 2 weeks to businesses that were forced to close as a direct result of Government restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020.
• An overview of the CRSS with examples can be accessed here.
Commercial rates waiver and tax measures
Commercial rates waiver:
• With limited exceptions, all businesses in affected sectors will be granted a commercial rates waiver to 31 March 2021. Updates will be available on gov.ie and from local authorities.
Warehousing' of deferred tax debts:
• The scheme, administered by Revenue, will ‘warehouse’ VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT:
• A reduction in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 23% to 21% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9%:
• A VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Advice for taxpayers and agents:
• Revenue's COVID-19 information and advice for taxpayers and agents provides information on Revenue services and tax and customs measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic including information on tax returns and interest suspension arrangements.
Short-time Work Support
• Employees of businesses that need to reduce hours or days worked can avail of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Short-time Work Support.
Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
• Loans under the scheme range from €10,000 to €1 million, for terms of up to five and a half years. • Financing will be offered through a range of products, including term loans, working capital loans and overdrafts.
• Loans of up to €250,000 under the Scheme are available unsecured (except where this is a requirement of the product feature, as in the case of asset finance, invoice discount facilities, etc). • The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through participating finance providers.
Covid-19 Business Loans
• Covid-19 Business Loans up to €25,000 are available through Microfinance Ireland with zero repayments and zero interest for the first 6 months and the equivalent of an additional 6 months interest-free subject to certain terms and conditions.
• The loans can range from €5,000 to €25,000. Repayments will commence in month 7 for the remaining period of your loan.
• The Government will rebate to you the interest paid in the following 6 months (months 7-12 of your loan).
• The interest rate after the first 6 months will be a reduced interest rate 4.5% APR if submitted through the Local Enterprise Office Network (or other referral partners) or 5.5% APR if you apply directly to Microfinance Ireland.
• The loan terms are typically up to 3 years and there are no fees or charges.
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme
• The SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme for eligible businesses supports loans from €25,000 up to €1.5 million (first €500,000 unsecured) with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
• Applications can be made through the SBCI website at sbci.gov.ie where eligibility criteria is provided.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Future Growth Loan Scheme
• The enhanced Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €800m of loans available for terms of 7-10 years.
• This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund
• The Sustaining Enterprise Fund of up to €180 million is specifically aimed at firms operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, with 10 or more employees, that are vulnerable but viable.
• The fund is operated by Enterprise Ireland with amounts between €100,000 and €800,000 available to eligible companies who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• The fund includes a 50% non-repayable grant element, up to a limit of €200,000.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise
• As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland operates a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This fund provides a short term working capital injection of up to €50,000 to eligible smaller companies to support business continuity and strengthen their ability to return to growth.
Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund
• The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will focus on investment in medium and large scale enterprises in Ireland through a Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund. The fund, worth up to €2 billion, will make capital available to medium and large enterprises on commercial terms.
Enterprise Support Grant
• The Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available for eligible self employed people who close their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18 May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to restart their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund
• The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is designed to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business. The fund is administered by the Local Enterprise Offices.
General grant supports
• The full range of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and Údarás na Gaeltachta grant supports continue to be available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness.
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
• Up to €2,500 grant available with co-funding of 50% from the business along with training and advice to help businesses to trade online, boost sales and reach new markets
• Scheme is targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2 million
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
• Businesses that have already applied for a previous voucher can apply for additional vouchers.
LEAN for Micro
• LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines. Contact your Local Enterprise Office for further details.
Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant
• The COVID-19 Business Financial Planning Grant, worth up to €5,000, is designed to help companies to develop a robust financial plan, including the preparation of documentation required to support applications for external finance from banks and/or other finance providers.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The grant is a new support for Enterprise Ireland clients and those manufacturing or internationally traded services companies that employ 10 or more full time employees.
Lean Business Continuity Voucher
• The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic.
• It is open to small, medium or large client companies of Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta (including High Potential Start-ups). The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers.
Cross-border companies
• InterTradeIreland’s Emergency Business Solutions offers professional advice, to the value of €2,250, to address key business challenges related to COVID-19.
• The E-Merge programme provides €2,800 consultancy support to help cross-border businesses develop online sales and eCommerce solutions.
Covid-19 Products Scheme
• The COVID Products Scheme will allow for up to €200m in targeted State support to facilitate the research and development of COVID products, to enable the construction or upgrading of testing and upscaling infrastructures that contribute to the development COVID-19 relevant products, as well as to support the production of products needed to respond to the outbreak.
• The scheme will be delivered through IDA Ireland's COVID-19 supports and Enterprise Ireland's COVID 19 Business Response.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
• The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, delivered by SOLAS, provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on national apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeship employers are eligible for a €3,000 payment for each new apprentice.
Sector-specific supports and guidance
• Food, drink and horticulture sector: Bord Bia's 'Navigating Change' COVID-19 Response programme offers a suite of supports for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• Seafood sector: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is providing COVID-19 business support to the seafood sector.
• Farm businesses: Teagasc is available to provide support on issues facing farm businesses in light of COVID-19.
• Tourism sector: The Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Business Support Hub is targeting its supports to respond to the challenges tourism businesses face. Their supports include specific reopening guidelines for every sector and a €26m COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to support tourism and hospitality businesses who have incurred related adaptation costs.
• Culture sector: Supports to aid employment in the creative industries include the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Music Stimulus Package.
• COVID-19 sectoral guidance: The COVID-19 sectoral guidance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media provides information for the sectors it supports.
• Design sector: The Design & Craft Council Ireland delivers a range of support and development programmes, including webinars and FAQs in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the design sector.
• Supply chain workers: COVID-19 guidance for supply chain workers
• Restaurants to operate as takeaways: Amendments to Planning and Development Regulations temporarily allow restaurants to operate as takeaways without being required to obtain change of use planning permission.
Skills and Training Supports
• The government offers a range of initiatives for reskilling and upskilling to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills supports include Enterprise Ireland's eiLearn online learning resource, LEOs training webinars, the Skillnet Ireland and Regional Skills Fora networks, the SOLAS Skills to Advance initiative and Springboard+ courses.
• The ReBound initiative gives small businesses online training and mentoring on implementing the return to work safely protocol. You can also get information in our document on returning to work safely after COVID-19 closures.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The MentorsWork initiative is a free 8-week mentoring programme to support business recovery and help you sustain and improve your business. There are 300 places available and you can apply at mentorswork.ie.
• For details on the range of skills supports visit COVID-19: Skills and training supports for businesses.
Further information
• Plan for living with COVID-19: Current status (Level 5)
- List of essential retail outlets
- List of essential services
• HSE information on COVID-19 and HPSC COVID-19 guidance
• Central Bank COVID-19 information hub for consumers and businesses
• COVID-19 Social Welfare Schemes available to a self-employed
• MyWelfare.ie is the quickest and easiest way to apply for payments
• For more information, advice and guidelines from across government visit gov.ie/covid19
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 6th February:
Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 17.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Lane (Online), 2. Pa Heffernan,
3. Orla Wallace, 4. Catherine Frewen (Online),
5. Mary Murphy.
Next Draw: Saturday 20th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,200
Thanks you for your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 30th January:
Winner: Congratulations to Harry and Joe Fox (On-line) and also on the
arrival of their new baby sister last week.
Jackpot: €155.
Next Draw: Saturday 13th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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Anniversary:
Kitty Downey – Spittle.
Our Lady of Lourdes:
Thursday February 11th is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Facebook Mass at 10am. It’s also world day of prayer for the sick.
Ash Wednesday:
Next Wednesday February 17th is Ash Wednesday. Facebook Mass at 10am with blessing of Ashes. Please prepare ashes at home for blessing. The oldest tradition is to burn the palm from last year and to use the ashes for Lent
Penances For Lent:
The first thing to do is to take a close look how you are coping with the day to day difficulties due to Virus. The first penance is to meet the challenge everyday life presents to us. Offer that to the Lord as your first sacrifice, we all have lots to deal with in that area and only then add other penances.
Poor Of The World:
Covid-19 is hitting poor countries very hard we must not forget them. This year Trocaire focuses on Sudan.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot.
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 18 February ‘Living Christian Faith in the Family’
Saint John Paul spoke about how the future of humanity passes by way of the family. Patrick and Linda Treacy, who have four children and run a centre for domestic spirituality called Integritas from their home, will speak about the joys and challenges of living Christian Faith as a family today.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
The priority phase of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is well underway and I wanted to give you the latest updates. On Monday, the HSE announced that up to Sunday 31 January, we administered a total of 199,800 vaccination doses. More than 3% of the population has now received at least a first dose, which compares very well with our EU partners, whose vaccination programmes began at the same time as ours, and 1% is now fully vaccinated.
As you know, Ireland’s strategy is to prioritise vaccination of those most vulnerable to poor outcomes and death from COVID-19 infection and those who care for them. Our vaccination programme has reached everyone in nursing homes clinically able to be vaccinated, their staff and more than 75,000 frontline healthcare workers.
Following a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Friday, the European Commission granted a Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This is also a double-dose vaccine, but can be stored in normal fridge temperatures rather than freezers as required for the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that all currently authorised COVID-19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older. NIAC has also recommended that mRNA vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna approved in Ireland) should be used for the over 70’s where practicable and timely. The Chief Medical Officer has advised me accordingly. The HSE has been informed of the decisions and is working through the operational implications.
The expert advice recognised that currently there is limited data on the AstraZeneca vaccine in relation to older age groups. Those aged over 70 are a key priority group for protection because of their greater risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19. A number of other EU countries have made similar decisions with regard to the provision of mRNA vaccines to older people.
I have included below the latest press statement and additional information from my Department regarding AstraZeneca, for your information.
Supplies of AstraZeneca will begin arriving in Ireland from next week. The addition of this third COVID-19 vaccine will play a very important role in protecting our population from COVID-19 and helping us to overcome the challenges which we have faced over the last year. The roll-out of community vaccinations to our over 70s will begin in February starting with those aged 85 and over and the HSE has begun its public information campaign on television as well as radio and press.
I would like to thank the colleagues in my Department, the HSE and members of the High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccination, for the effort and commitment they are putting into the efficient roll out of the vaccine programme. As we have seen in recent days, in these early stages things can change quickly and we have to build delivery around supply.
Last week, it emerged that AstraZeneca had encountered production difficulties and would not be able to deliver the full commitment to EU member states in February and March. We had expected to receive a total of 1.4 million doses of the three approved vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca) from the start of the vaccination programme to the end of March. This total now sits at 1.1m doses until we receive clarity on the AstraZeneca situation. On Sunday evening, following a breakthrough in discussions between the European Commission and AstraZeneca, the company will deliver 9 million additional doses in the first quarter (40 million in total) compared to last week’s offer and will start deliveries one week earlier than scheduled.
We will await to see what the specific implications are for Ireland in terms of deliveries in February and March, but it should reduce the deficit in our originally anticipated supplies by a significant amount. PfizerBioNTech has also indicated increased deliveries in April-June.
Everyone involved understands the importance of this programme to the country and I’m doing everything in my power to ensure the best outcome for Ireland. Everything that can be done is being done, and will be done, to deliver it.
Stay safe,
Stephen Donnelly TD
Minister for Health.
(Please note the information provided in this note is valid as of today Thursday 4th February 2021. For regular updates please check www.hse.ie or www.gov.ie).
Statement on the approval of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Irish vaccination programme.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has recommended that, in line with the approvals granted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), all currently authorised COVID-19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older.
NIAC has also recommended that mRNA vaccines (Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna approved in Ireland) should be used for the over 70’s where practicable and timely.
The Chief Medical Officer has reviewed the NIAC’s recommendations and has advised the Minister for Health who has accepted the recommendations provided.
The High-Level Taskforce on COVID-19 Vaccination and the HSE have been informed of the decisions and are working through the operational implications. The Minister for Health has asked the HSE and the Taskforce to advise him on the immediate implications for the vaccination programme.
A number of other EU countries have made similar decisions with regard to the provision of mRNA vaccines to older people.
The expert advice to the Minister recognised that currently there is limited data on the AstraZeneca vaccine in relation to older age groups. Those aged over 70 are a key priority group for protection because of their greater risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death from COVID-19.
Supplies of AstraZeneca will begin arriving in Ireland from next week and deliveries of Pfizer and Moderna will continue as scheduled.
Minister Stephen Donnelly said: “It has been a remarkable achievement by science to have developed, rigorously tested, gained regulatory approval and distributed three safe and effective vaccines in little over a year since SARS-COV-2 was first identified. The addition of a third COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca will significantly enhance the implementation of our vaccination programme and, together with those from Pfizer and Moderna, will play a very important role in protecting our population from COVID-19 and helping us to overcome the challenges which we have faced over the last year. The roll-out of community vaccinations to our over 70s will begin as planned this month starting with those aged 85 and over.”
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said: “The main objective of the vaccination strategy is to prevent morbidity and mortality. International and national data indicate that those aged 70 years and older are at significantly higher risk of hospitalisation and mortality. Due to the demonstrated efficacy of mRNA vaccines in older persons and in recognition of their particular vulnerability in terms of their increased risk of death and serious disease if they contract COVID-19, it has been recommended that mRNA vaccines be administered to all those over 70 years in order to provide the highest level of protection available to this population.”
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca
On January 29th the European Commission granted a conditional marketing authorisation for COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca for use in people from 18 years of age, based on a recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca is a viral vector vaccine. It is made up of another virus (of the adenovirus family) that has been modified to contain the gene for making a protein from SARS-CoV-2COVID-19. Vaccine AstraZeneca does not contain the virus itself and cannot cause COVID-19.
Combined results from 4 clinical trials in the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa showed that COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca was safe and effective at preventing COVID-19 in people from 18 years of age.
These studies involved around 24,000 people altogether. Half received the vaccine and half were given a control injection, either a dummy injection or another non-COVID vaccine. People did not know if they had been given the test vaccine or the control injection.
The Agency based its calculation of how well the vaccine worked on the results from study COV002 (conducted in the UK) and study COV003 (conducted in Brazil).
These showed a 59.5% reduction in the number of symptomatic COVID-19 cases in people given the vaccine (64 of 5,258 got COVID-19 with symptoms) compared with people given control injections (154 of 5,210 got COVID-19 with symptoms). This means that the vaccine demonstrated around a 60% efficacy in the clinical trials.
Most of the participants in these studies were between 18 and 55 years old. There were not enough results in older participants (over 55 years old) to provide a figure for how well the vaccine will work in this group. However, protection is expected, given that an immune response is seen in this age group and based on experience with other vaccines; as there is reliable information on safety in this population, EMA’s scientific experts considered that the vaccine can be used in older adults. More information is expected from ongoing studies, which include a higher proportion of elderly participants.
National Immunisation Advisory Committee
Advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommends that in line with the conditional marketing authorisation granted by the EMA: all currently authorised COVID- 19 vaccines can be used in adults of all ages, including those aged 70 years and older.
NIAC stated that given the high rates of community transmission, the best vaccine to administer to the older population is the one which can be soonest administered.
Where practicable and timely, those aged 70 years and older should be given mRNA vaccines, as these vaccines have a higher reported overall efficacy which makes them preferable for use in those at highest risk of adverse outcomes.
CMO Advice to Minister
The main objective of the vaccination strategy is to prevent morbidity and mortality. International and national data indicate that those aged 70 and older are at significantly higher risk of hospitalisation and mortality.
Due to the superior efficacy demonstrated by mRNA vaccines, including in older persons (albeit the data is limited), and in recognition of their particular vulnerability in terms of their increased risk of death and serious disease if they contract SARS-CoV- 2, it is recommended that mRNA vaccines be administered to all those over 70 years in order to provide the highest level of protection available to this population.
The policy advice a in relation to vaccination of those older than 70 years with mRNA vaccines will be updated as required, based on any further NIAC advice.
What is an mRNA vaccine?
mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine to protect against infectious diseases. However, researchers have been studying and working with them for decades.
Once an mRNA vaccine is injected into muscle cells, it gives them instructions for how to make a harmless protein called a spike protein that is unique to the COVID virus.
Next, cells display the spike protein on its surface. The body recognises that the spike protein should not be there and builds defensive white cells that will remember how to fight the virus if exposed to it in the future.
After the spike protein is made, cells breaks down the mRNA instructions so they do not stay in the body. There are currently two mRNA vaccines licensed for use in Ireland -the Pfizer/BioNTech, and Moderna vaccines.
IRELAND READS!!!:
I am writing to let you know about Ireland Reads, a new campaign from Irish libraries, and part of the ‘Keep Well’ community resilience programme.
Libraries have partnered with booksellers, publishers and other organisations with an aim to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th.
Taking some time to relax and do the things we enjoy has never been more important and reading is a great way to get a sense of escape and boost wellbeing.
The aim is to get everyone to pledge to read on February 25th - and the Ireland Reads website is there to help!
Home - Ireland Reads
- People can pledge to read on Ireland Reads Day, February 25th and we’ll send a helpful reminder closer to the day. You can even see how many minutes Ireland has pledged to read for so far.
- The website can also offer some reading inspiration – simply enter the type of book you like best, how long you have available to read each day and the website will suggest the perfect book and tell you how long it will take to read it.
Visit West Limerick - Agenda For Zoom Meeting Wednesday 10 February 7pm:
Please find below the agenda for our Zoom meeting
Our Zoom Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 10th February, at 7pm.
As we have limited time we will need to use the time well. This first meeting in a long time is our best opportunity to restart and to get organised for future meetings.
Agenda:
• 1) Business update:
• 2) Limerick Greenway update - Limerick City and County Council
• 3) West Limerick Food Series update
• 4) West Limerick Resources - Destination Development Training initiative
• 5) Marketing plan and strategy for West Limerick Tourism
• 6) Any Other Business
Visit West Limerick Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2021 07:00 PM Dublin
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West Limerick Tourism is a not for profit organisation created for the sole purpose of bringing tourism to the west of County Limerick and its environs.
West Limerick Tourism in run by volunteers within our community. This website aims to bring the very best of that the West Limerick region and its environs has to offer for visitor to the area and its indigenous population.
We're an enthusiastic bunch offering a wide variety of accommodation, activities, food and drink options and touring. We have created an organisation that literally offers something for everyone.
The West Limerick region hosts delights such as the world famous Adare Village and stunning stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way along the Shannon Estuary - part of the world’s longest coastal touring route.
So whether you're a tourist looking for your next big adventure in Ireland, or a business owner with something exciting and unique to offer, then please get in touch. We are here to help.
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Covid Supports 2021:
Please find attached a very useful summary of current Government Covid-19 supports available to businesses.
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
• The scheme is available for employers who keep staff on their payroll during the pandemic. Employees can be temporarily not working or on reduced hours or reduced pay.
• The subsidy amount paid to employers will depend on the gross income of each employee. Since 19 October 2020, there are now 5 payment bands and associated rates based on the employee’s earnings:
1. Less than €151.50 🡪 No subsidy applies
2. €151.50-€202.99 🡪 €203
3. €203-€299.99 🡪 €250
4. €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
5. €400-€1,462 🡪 €350
6. Over €1,462 🡪 No subsidy applies
• The EWSS will run until at least 31 March 2021.
• There is also a Wage Subsidy Scheme for employers who employ people with disabilities. More info on this can be found here.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)
• To qualify for the PUP, you must have lost your job or been laid off because of Covid-19 or be self employed and your trading income has ceased due to Covid-19, or your trading income has collapsed to the extent that you are available to take up other full-time employment (more on this available here). • You must also:
- be aged between 18-66
- live in the Republic of Ireland
- Have been in employment or self-employment in Ireland on or after 13 March 2020 - Be genuinely seeking work
- Not be getting any income from employment
- Have at least one PRSI contribution in the 4 weeks before claiming PUP or be in insurable self employment.
• The weekly payment bands are as follows (and will continue until at least 31 March 2021): - Average weekly earnings of €400 or over 🡪 €350
- €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
- €200-€299.99 🡪 €250
- Less than €200 🡪 €203
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• If you are self-employed, you can earn up to €960 over 8 weeks and keep your PUP payment. This limit is based on gross income minus expenses. (If you earn over €960 over 8 weeks and you work less than 24 hours a week, you can apply for the Covid-19 Part Time Job Incentive for the Self-Employed).
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
• Qualifying businesses can apply to Revenue for a cash payment under the following conditions: - Payments will be made when Level 3 restrictions or higher are in place in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19
- Businesses qualify where government restrictions directly prohibit or restrict customer access to their premises
- Payments are calculated on the basis of 10% of the first €1 million in turnover and 5% thereafter, based on average VAT exclusive turnover for 2019
- A self - assessment of 75% disruption in turnover is required (decreased from 80% on 20 October 2020)
• Every county in Ireland is on alert Level 5 in the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ until 31 January 2021. A double rate of the CRSS will be paid for 2 weeks to businesses that were forced to close as a direct result of Government restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020.
• An overview of the CRSS with examples can be accessed here.
Commercial rates waiver and tax measures
Commercial rates waiver:
• With limited exceptions, all businesses in affected sectors will be granted a commercial rates waiver to 31 March 2021. Updates will be available on gov.ie and from local authorities.
Warehousing' of deferred tax debts:
• The scheme, administered by Revenue, will ‘warehouse’ VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT:
• A reduction in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 23% to 21% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9%:
• A VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Advice for taxpayers and agents:
• Revenue's COVID-19 information and advice for taxpayers and agents provides information on Revenue services and tax and customs measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic including information on tax returns and interest suspension arrangements.
Short-time Work Support
• Employees of businesses that need to reduce hours or days worked can avail of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Short-time Work Support.
Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
• Loans under the scheme range from €10,000 to €1 million, for terms of up to five and a half years. • Financing will be offered through a range of products, including term loans, working capital loans and overdrafts.
• Loans of up to €250,000 under the Scheme are available unsecured (except where this is a requirement of the product feature, as in the case of asset finance, invoice discount facilities, etc). • The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through participating finance providers.
Covid-19 Business Loans
• Covid-19 Business Loans up to €25,000 are available through Microfinance Ireland with zero repayments and zero interest for the first 6 months and the equivalent of an additional 6 months interest-free subject to certain terms and conditions.
• The loans can range from €5,000 to €25,000. Repayments will commence in month 7 for the remaining period of your loan.
• The Government will rebate to you the interest paid in the following 6 months (months 7-12 of your loan).
• The interest rate after the first 6 months will be a reduced interest rate 4.5% APR if submitted through the Local Enterprise Office Network (or other referral partners) or 5.5% APR if you apply directly to Microfinance Ireland.
• The loan terms are typically up to 3 years and there are no fees or charges.
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme
• The SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme for eligible businesses supports loans from €25,000 up to €1.5 million (first €500,000 unsecured) with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
• Applications can be made through the SBCI website at sbci.gov.ie where eligibility criteria is provided.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Future Growth Loan Scheme
• The enhanced Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €800m of loans available for terms of 7-10 years.
• This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund
• The Sustaining Enterprise Fund of up to €180 million is specifically aimed at firms operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, with 10 or more employees, that are vulnerable but viable.
• The fund is operated by Enterprise Ireland with amounts between €100,000 and €800,000 available to eligible companies who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• The fund includes a 50% non-repayable grant element, up to a limit of €200,000.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise
• As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland operates a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This fund provides a short term working capital injection of up to €50,000 to eligible smaller companies to support business continuity and strengthen their ability to return to growth.
Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund
• The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will focus on investment in medium and large scale enterprises in Ireland through a Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund. The fund, worth up to €2 billion, will make capital available to medium and large enterprises on commercial terms.
Enterprise Support Grant
• The Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available for eligible self employed people who close their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18 May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to restart their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund
• The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is designed to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business. The fund is administered by the Local Enterprise Offices.
General grant supports
• The full range of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and Údarás na Gaeltachta grant supports continue to be available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness.
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
• Up to €2,500 grant available with co-funding of 50% from the business along with training and advice to help businesses to trade online, boost sales and reach new markets
• Scheme is targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2 million
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
• Businesses that have already applied for a previous voucher can apply for additional vouchers.
LEAN for Micro
• LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines. Contact your Local Enterprise Office for further details.
Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant
• The COVID-19 Business Financial Planning Grant, worth up to €5,000, is designed to help companies to develop a robust financial plan, including the preparation of documentation required to support applications for external finance from banks and/or other finance providers.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The grant is a new support for Enterprise Ireland clients and those manufacturing or internationally traded services companies that employ 10 or more full time employees.
Lean Business Continuity Voucher
• The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic.
• It is open to small, medium or large client companies of Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta (including High Potential Start-ups). The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers.
Cross-border companies
• InterTradeIreland’s Emergency Business Solutions offers professional advice, to the value of €2,250, to address key business challenges related to COVID-19.
• The E-Merge programme provides €2,800 consultancy support to help cross-border businesses develop online sales and eCommerce solutions.
Covid-19 Products Scheme
• The COVID Products Scheme will allow for up to €200m in targeted State support to facilitate the research and development of COVID products, to enable the construction or upgrading of testing and upscaling infrastructures that contribute to the development COVID-19 relevant products, as well as to support the production of products needed to respond to the outbreak.
• The scheme will be delivered through IDA Ireland's COVID-19 supports and Enterprise Ireland's COVID 19 Business Response.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
• The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, delivered by SOLAS, provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on national apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeship employers are eligible for a €3,000 payment for each new apprentice.
Sector-specific supports and guidance
• Food, drink and horticulture sector: Bord Bia's 'Navigating Change' COVID-19 Response programme offers a suite of supports for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• Seafood sector: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is providing COVID-19 business support to the seafood sector.
• Farm businesses: Teagasc is available to provide support on issues facing farm businesses in light of COVID-19.
• Tourism sector: The Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Business Support Hub is targeting its supports to respond to the challenges tourism businesses face. Their supports include specific reopening guidelines for every sector and a €26m COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to support tourism and hospitality businesses who have incurred related adaptation costs.
• Culture sector: Supports to aid employment in the creative industries include the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Music Stimulus Package.
• COVID-19 sectoral guidance: The COVID-19 sectoral guidance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media provides information for the sectors it supports.
• Design sector: The Design & Craft Council Ireland delivers a range of support and development programmes, including webinars and FAQs in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the design sector.
• Supply chain workers: COVID-19 guidance for supply chain workers
• Restaurants to operate as takeaways: Amendments to Planning and Development Regulations temporarily allow restaurants to operate as takeaways without being required to obtain change of use planning permission.
Skills and Training Supports
• The government offers a range of initiatives for reskilling and upskilling to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills supports include Enterprise Ireland's eiLearn online learning resource, LEOs training webinars, the Skillnet Ireland and Regional Skills Fora networks, the SOLAS Skills to Advance initiative and Springboard+ courses.
• The ReBound initiative gives small businesses online training and mentoring on implementing the return to work safely protocol. You can also get information in our document on returning to work safely after COVID-19 closures.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The MentorsWork initiative is a free 8-week mentoring programme to support business recovery and help you sustain and improve your business. There are 300 places available and you can apply at mentorswork.ie.
• For details on the range of skills supports visit COVID-19: Skills and training supports for businesses.
Further information
• Plan for living with COVID-19: Current status (Level 5)
- List of essential retail outlets
- List of essential services
• HSE information on COVID-19 and HPSC COVID-19 guidance
• Central Bank COVID-19 information hub for consumers and businesses
• COVID-19 Social Welfare Schemes available to a self-employed
• MyWelfare.ie is the quickest and easiest way to apply for payments
• For more information, advice and guidelines from across government visit gov.ie/covid19
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 6th February:
Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 17.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Lane (Online), 2. Pa Heffernan,
3. Orla Wallace, 4. Catherine Frewen (Online),
5. Mary Murphy.
Next Draw: Saturday 20th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,200
Thanks you for your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 30th January:
Winner: Congratulations to Harry and Joe Fox (On-line) and also on the
arrival of their new baby sister last week.
Jackpot: €155.
Next Draw: Saturday 13th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 7th February
Sunday 7th February 2021 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Mary McAuliffe – Whitechurch, Jim Kirby - Oliver Plunked Terrace.
Recently Deceased:
Hannah O'Donovan nee O’Brien - Ballybrien and Cork, funeral on Thursday in Ballylanders at 11.30am followed by cremation. May She Rest In Peace.
Our Lady of Lourdes:
Thursday February 11th is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Facebook Mass at 10am. It’s also world day of prayer for the sick.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Knock Shrine To Host Special Online Faith Discussions During Lent:
Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Thursday 28 January 2021
Ash Wednesday falls on 17 February and heralds the beginning of Lent 2021. This year Knock Shrine will host a new series of online discussions to help engage Christians during Lent, under the title ‘Living Christian Faith - Lenten Conversations’.
What nurtures our faith and what challenges it today?
Where do we find hope and joy in our lives?
How can our faith build mental strength, wellbeing and resilience?
How has the Covid pandemic impacted upon our faith?
These are just some of the questions that will be explored over the 6 weeks of Lent during a new series of online discussions on the topic of ‘Living Christian Faith’. Faith Renewal at Knock Shrine is all about reaching out to people. This will open a conversation on contemporary issues of faith and church life.
Chaired by Father Eamonn Conway DD, Priest in Tuam diocese and Professor of Theology at Mary Immaculate College, the conversations will explore a different theme each week and guest speakers will discuss some of the important questions we all face in living out our faith.
The discussions will be streamed online via the Knock Shrine website offering people from all over the world the opportunity to engage in relevant topics and to hear from a range of people, from those in public life such as Baroness Nuala O’Loan and Senator Ronan Mullen to groups of young teachers and members of the clergy.
Thursday 18 February ‘Living Christian Faith in the Family’
Saint John Paul spoke about how the future of humanity passes by way of the family. Patrick and Linda Treacy, who have four children and run a centre for domestic spirituality called Integritas from their home, will speak about the joys and challenges of living Christian Faith as a family today.
Thursday 25 February ‘Living Christian Faith as Young Adults’
A group of young Irish adults, for whom Christian Faith is of great importance, will discuss the strength it gives them and how we can better communicate the joy of the Gospel today.
Thursday 4 March ‘Living Christian Faith in the Classroom as Young Teachers’
Three recently qualified primary teachers explain how their religious faith is important to them and how it influences their work as teachers in the classroom.
Thursday 11 March ‘Living Christian Faith in Public Life’
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, Senator Ronan Mullen and discuss their own faith, how it informs their public service and the challenges people of faith encounter in the public sphere today.
Thursday 18 March ‘Proclaiming Christian Faith as a priest or religious today’
Sr Ursula Lawler, lecturer in Christian Ethics at Mary Immaculate College, returned missionary and editor of the Africa Magazine, Father Sean Deegan SPS; Ballyhaunis Parish Priest Father Stephen Farragher and Father Eamonn Conway will discuss living priesthood and religious life today in conversation with young Irish Catholic journalist Jason Osbourne.
Thursday 25 March ‘Studying Christian Faith’
Máire McDonald is Vice Principal of a busy secondary school in Dublin. Judith King is an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Margaret Naughton is a busy hospital chaplain. Yet they have all found time to fulfil their passion of doing a PhD in theological studies. They share with us how their theological studies enriches their faith and their work.
The talks will be streamed at 8.30pm every Thursday during Lent.
Join us at www.knockshrine.ie/watch-live
or on Facebook @knockshrine
· The story of Knock began on the 21 August 1879 when Our Lady, Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist appeared at the south gable of Knock Parish Church. This miraculous silent apparition was witnessed by fifteen people, young and old. Knock is an internationally recognised Marian Shrine and was visited by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1979 as part of his apostolic pilgrimage, and in 2018 by Pope Francis as part of the celebrations in Ireland for the IX World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop of Tuam, is the custodian of the Marian Shrine and Father Richard Gibbons is parish priest of Knock and rector of the shrine. Please see www.knockshrine.ie for more information.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 – 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
I would like to give you the latest updates on our National Covid-19 Vaccination Programme.
We’re still at the beginning of our vaccination programme and journey. As of Sunday January 24, 143,000 doses of the vaccine were administered. That included approximately 65,000 people in long-term care facilities and 78,000 healthcare workers.
As you will know, those living and working in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, were the first priority group in our Vaccine Allocation Strategy. This is because this has been the group, sadly, that has suffered most and been especially vulnerable to serious illness and death from Covid-19 infection.
Last week, we also began to administer second doses of the Pfizer - BioNtech vaccine.
We are still in our first phase of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, the largest ever conducted by the State. As the Covid-19 vaccination programme continues, public confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines has grown. Research commissioned by the Department of Health found that 67% of people have they would ‘definitely’ get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is offered to them, up from 45% in November. In total 83% say they will definitely / probably get the vaccine when it is offered to them.
We are also continuing to see high levels of engagement from the public on our channels with 860,000 visits to gov.ie/covid19vaccine and 414,000 visits to hse.ie/covid-19-vaccine since they launched mid-December and extremely high social media engagement, reaching 2.5 million.
The vaccination programme will be expanded over the coming weeks as new supplies arrive in Ireland. Following a decision on Astra Zeneca, I will be publishing an indicative, or provisional, timeline for the vaccination of all groups. This will, as I have stressed, be contingent on existing commitments related to the supply of vaccines being met. High-profile issues in relation to supply, which have surfaced in recent days, highlight the challenges we face.
Pharmacists, GPs, all doctors, nurses, paramedics, nursing home staff and many healthcare professionals, who already have had to endure so much, will have a role to play in the vaccination programme. We are mobilising an initial team of ca. 1,700 vaccinators across the country, with more than 4,800 people having now completed the training programme.
There have been reports in recent days regarding the single vaccine dose approach in Israel. The immunisation programme in Ireland is based on the advice of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC). The NIAC is a committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland comprising of experts in several specialties including infectious diseases, paediatrics and public health. The committee's recommendations are based on the prevalence of the relevant disease in Ireland and international best practice in relation to immunisation. It makes recommendations on vaccination policy to my Department. NIAC has recommended a two-dose schedule for the Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna vaccines which have been approved by the European Medicines Agency. The NIAC continues to review advices as new information on vaccines becomes available.
New variants of Covid-19 are emerging because the virus is adapting and getting better at spreading as it learns about us. There is currently not enough information available to determine whether the variants of concern associated with the UK, Brazil or South Africa, pose a possible risk related to vaccine match and effectiveness. Detailed characterisation of these new variants is ongoing and further risk assessment is expected from the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) in the coming weeks.
Stay Safe.
Covid- 19 Emergency Fund Round 2:
I wish to advise that Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Covid- 19 Emergency Fund round 2.
The Department of Community and Rural Development (DRCD) has launched the second round of the Covid-19 Emergency fund. A national allocation of €1.7m has been made available to assist voluntary and community groups / organisations in their response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The allocation for Limerick is €62,071.00
The purpose of the scheme is to assist groups / organisations to:
· Adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality. Examples of measures supported could be adapting premises to allow for social distancing, offering online activities, providing social supports and friendly calls by phone etc.
· Become more involved in the Government's Keep Well campaign. The grants are aimed at assisting participation in the campaign, in particular with the three themes: Staying Connected, Switching Off & Being Creative, and Minding Your Mood.
Who can apply?
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to groups that are particularly badly impacted by Covid, such as organisations working with schools supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
· Community and voluntary organisations eligible under the fund who provide services to other groups requiring additional supports due to Covid such as Mental Health Services, Youth Services, services to Special Needs Groups, Disability Services, Migrant Services, Carers Associations so as they can adapt their services and operations to fit the new Covid-19 reality.
How to apply?
All applicants must complete the Covid-19 Emergency Fund application form. Please see application form and guidelines at https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/community-and-leisure/grants-and-funding/covid-19-emergency-fund-round-2
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is close of business on Friday 26th February, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by email to Covid19EF@limerick.ie or by post to: Covid-19 Emergency Fund, Limerick City and County Council, Urban and Rural Community Development, Community Development Directorate, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90
Covid Supports 2021:
Please find attached a very useful summary of current Government Covid-19 supports available to businesses.
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
• The scheme is available for employers who keep staff on their payroll during the pandemic. Employees can be temporarily not working or on reduced hours or reduced pay.
• The subsidy amount paid to employers will depend on the gross income of each employee. Since 19 October 2020, there are now 5 payment bands and associated rates based on the employee’s earnings:
1. Less than €151.50 🡪 No subsidy applies
2. €151.50-€202.99 🡪 €203
3. €203-€299.99 🡪 €250
4. €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
5. €400-€1,462 🡪 €350
6. Over €1,462 🡪 No subsidy applies
• The EWSS will run until at least 31 March 2021.
• There is also a Wage Subsidy Scheme for employers who employ people with disabilities. More info on this can be found here.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)
• To qualify for the PUP, you must have lost your job or been laid off because of Covid-19 or be self employed and your trading income has ceased due to Covid-19, or your trading income has collapsed to the extent that you are available to take up other full-time employment (more on this available here). • You must also:
- be aged between 18-66
- live in the Republic of Ireland
- Have been in employment or self-employment in Ireland on or after 13 March 2020 - Be genuinely seeking work
- Not be getting any income from employment
- Have at least one PRSI contribution in the 4 weeks before claiming PUP or be in insurable self employment.
• The weekly payment bands are as follows (and will continue until at least 31 March 2021): - Average weekly earnings of €400 or over 🡪 €350
- €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
- €200-€299.99 🡪 €250
- Less than €200 🡪 €203
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• If you are self-employed, you can earn up to €960 over 8 weeks and keep your PUP payment. This limit is based on gross income minus expenses. (If you earn over €960 over 8 weeks and you work less than 24 hours a week, you can apply for the Covid-19 Part Time Job Incentive for the Self-Employed).
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
• Qualifying businesses can apply to Revenue for a cash payment under the following conditions: - Payments will be made when Level 3 restrictions or higher are in place in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19
- Businesses qualify where government restrictions directly prohibit or restrict customer access to their premises
- Payments are calculated on the basis of 10% of the first €1 million in turnover and 5% thereafter, based on average VAT exclusive turnover for 2019
- A self - assessment of 75% disruption in turnover is required (decreased from 80% on 20 October 2020)
• Every county in Ireland is on alert Level 5 in the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ until 31 January 2021. A double rate of the CRSS will be paid for 2 weeks to businesses that were forced to close as a direct result of Government restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020.
• An overview of the CRSS with examples can be accessed here.
Commercial rates waiver and tax measures
Commercial rates waiver:
• With limited exceptions, all businesses in affected sectors will be granted a commercial rates waiver to 31 March 2021. Updates will be available on gov.ie and from local authorities.
Warehousing' of deferred tax debts:
• The scheme, administered by Revenue, will ‘warehouse’ VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT:
• A reduction in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 23% to 21% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9%:
• A VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Advice for taxpayers and agents:
• Revenue's COVID-19 information and advice for taxpayers and agents provides information on Revenue services and tax and customs measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic including information on tax returns and interest suspension arrangements.
Short-time Work Support
• Employees of businesses that need to reduce hours or days worked can avail of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Short-time Work Support.
Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
• Loans under the scheme range from €10,000 to €1 million, for terms of up to five and a half years. • Financing will be offered through a range of products, including term loans, working capital loans and overdrafts.
• Loans of up to €250,000 under the Scheme are available unsecured (except where this is a requirement of the product feature, as in the case of asset finance, invoice discount facilities, etc). • The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through participating finance providers.
Covid-19 Business Loans
• Covid-19 Business Loans up to €25,000 are available through Microfinance Ireland with zero repayments and zero interest for the first 6 months and the equivalent of an additional 6 months interest-free subject to certain terms and conditions.
• The loans can range from €5,000 to €25,000. Repayments will commence in month 7 for the remaining period of your loan.
• The Government will rebate to you the interest paid in the following 6 months (months 7-12 of your loan).
• The interest rate after the first 6 months will be a reduced interest rate 4.5% APR if submitted through the Local Enterprise Office Network (or other referral partners) or 5.5% APR if you apply directly to Microfinance Ireland.
• The loan terms are typically up to 3 years and there are no fees or charges.
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme
• The SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme for eligible businesses supports loans from €25,000 up to €1.5 million (first €500,000 unsecured) with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
• Applications can be made through the SBCI website at sbci.gov.ie where eligibility criteria is provided.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Future Growth Loan Scheme
• The enhanced Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €800m of loans available for terms of 7-10 years.
• This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund
• The Sustaining Enterprise Fund of up to €180 million is specifically aimed at firms operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, with 10 or more employees, that are vulnerable but viable.
• The fund is operated by Enterprise Ireland with amounts between €100,000 and €800,000 available to eligible companies who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• The fund includes a 50% non-repayable grant element, up to a limit of €200,000.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise
• As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland operates a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This fund provides a short term working capital injection of up to €50,000 to eligible smaller companies to support business continuity and strengthen their ability to return to growth.
Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund
• The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will focus on investment in medium and large scale enterprises in Ireland through a Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund. The fund, worth up to €2 billion, will make capital available to medium and large enterprises on commercial terms.
Enterprise Support Grant
• The Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available for eligible self employed people who close their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18 May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to restart their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund
• The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is designed to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business. The fund is administered by the Local Enterprise Offices.
General grant supports
• The full range of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and Údarás na Gaeltachta grant supports continue to be available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness.
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
• Up to €2,500 grant available with co-funding of 50% from the business along with training and advice to help businesses to trade online, boost sales and reach new markets
• Scheme is targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2 million
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
• Businesses that have already applied for a previous voucher can apply for additional vouchers.
LEAN for Micro
• LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines. Contact your Local Enterprise Office for further details.
Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant
• The COVID-19 Business Financial Planning Grant, worth up to €5,000, is designed to help companies to develop a robust financial plan, including the preparation of documentation required to support applications for external finance from banks and/or other finance providers.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The grant is a new support for Enterprise Ireland clients and those manufacturing or internationally traded services companies that employ 10 or more full time employees.
Lean Business Continuity Voucher
• The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic.
• It is open to small, medium or large client companies of Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta (including High Potential Start-ups). The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers.
Cross-border companies
• InterTradeIreland’s Emergency Business Solutions offers professional advice, to the value of €2,250, to address key business challenges related to COVID-19.
• The E-Merge programme provides €2,800 consultancy support to help cross-border businesses develop online sales and eCommerce solutions.
Covid-19 Products Scheme
• The COVID Products Scheme will allow for up to €200m in targeted State support to facilitate the research and development of COVID products, to enable the construction or upgrading of testing and upscaling infrastructures that contribute to the development COVID-19 relevant products, as well as to support the production of products needed to respond to the outbreak.
• The scheme will be delivered through IDA Ireland's COVID-19 supports and Enterprise Ireland's COVID 19 Business Response.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
• The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, delivered by SOLAS, provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on national apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeship employers are eligible for a €3,000 payment for each new apprentice.
Sector-specific supports and guidance
• Food, drink and horticulture sector: Bord Bia's 'Navigating Change' COVID-19 Response programme offers a suite of supports for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• Seafood sector: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is providing COVID-19 business support to the seafood sector.
• Farm businesses: Teagasc is available to provide support on issues facing farm businesses in light of COVID-19.
• Tourism sector: The Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Business Support Hub is targeting its supports to respond to the challenges tourism businesses face. Their supports include specific reopening guidelines for every sector and a €26m COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to support tourism and hospitality businesses who have incurred related adaptation costs.
• Culture sector: Supports to aid employment in the creative industries include the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Music Stimulus Package.
• COVID-19 sectoral guidance: The COVID-19 sectoral guidance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media provides information for the sectors it supports.
• Design sector: The Design & Craft Council Ireland delivers a range of support and development programmes, including webinars and FAQs in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the design sector.
• Supply chain workers: COVID-19 guidance for supply chain workers
• Restaurants to operate as takeaways: Amendments to Planning and Development Regulations temporarily allow restaurants to operate as takeaways without being required to obtain change of use planning permission.
Skills and Training Supports
• The government offers a range of initiatives for reskilling and upskilling to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills supports include Enterprise Ireland's eiLearn online learning resource, LEOs training webinars, the Skillnet Ireland and Regional Skills Fora networks, the SOLAS Skills to Advance initiative and Springboard+ courses.
• The ReBound initiative gives small businesses online training and mentoring on implementing the return to work safely protocol. You can also get information in our document on returning to work safely after COVID-19 closures.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The MentorsWork initiative is a free 8-week mentoring programme to support business recovery and help you sustain and improve your business. There are 300 places available and you can apply at mentorswork.ie.
• For details on the range of skills supports visit COVID-19: Skills and training supports for businesses.
Further information
• Plan for living with COVID-19: Current status (Level 5)
- List of essential retail outlets
- List of essential services
• HSE information on COVID-19 and HPSC COVID-19 guidance
• Central Bank COVID-19 information hub for consumers and businesses
• COVID-19 Social Welfare Schemes available to a self-employed
• MyWelfare.ie is the quickest and easiest way to apply for payments
• For more information, advice and guidelines from across government visit gov.ie/covid19
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 30th January:
Winner: Congratulations to Harry and Joe Fox (On-line) and also on the
arrival of their new baby sister last week.
Jackpot: €155.
Next Draw: Saturday 13th February 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 23rd January:
Numbers: 10, 23, 24, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Michelle Ryan (On-line), 2. Peg Murphy,
3. Cian and Aisling Daly, 4. Sean Walsh (On-line),
5. Niamh Kelly.
Next Draw: Saturday 6th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,000
Thanks for all your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 31st January
Sunday 31st January 2021 – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Christina Mullins - Glenahoglisha, Ballylanders, Dan Ryan - Main Street.
Saint Brigid Day Monday 1st February:
Monday next February 1st is Saint Brigid Day. Facebook Mass is at 10AM. We will ask the intercession of St Brigid for Ireland and the world.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Please see below latest updates on our National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
Recap on last week
Our immediate priority, and our complete focus, is on looking after the most vulnerable to experiencing severe disease, or death, if exposed to COVID-19, and our front-line healthcare workers who have worked so hard in the battle against this pandemic.
The HSE stepped up the vaccination of GPs and GP Practice teams in three mass vaccination clinics in Dublin, Galway and Portlaoise. Half of the first delivery of 3,600 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines was used for this purpose, with the balance being reserved for a second dose in 28 days. This exercise has also been an important way of determining the most efficient approaches to the larger-scale immunisation programme that will be ramped up when more vaccine supply becomes available.
Last week (to Sunday January 17), we accelerated deployment, reaching 186 Long Term Residential Care Facilities, about one in three. We are on target to have all LTCFs (70,000+ residents and staff who can safely get the vaccine) in 589 LTCFs receiving their first dose by January 24.
It is expected that the vast majority of residents in mental health and disability settings over the age of 65 will also have been given their first doses in the next 10 days.
Week of January 18
The plan for the week commencing January 18, 2021 is to focus on long term residential care facilities with the intention that all residents and staff, who can safely receive the vaccine, will have received their first vaccine dose by the end of the week.
We will begin administering the required second dose to those we vaccinated from 29 December onwards. These will be the first fully vaccinated people in Ireland, though the highest level of protection will take a further seven days. It’s important to note that when second doses are being administered, the headline number of individuals receiving their first dose will grow more slowly. The number of administered vaccine (either first or second) doses will, however, continue to grow as planned.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has said that the recommended interval between the two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been increased from 21 days to 28 days. This guidance has been incorporated (January 13) in the published Chapter (produced by NIAC) that guides the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme in Ireland. This is aligned with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The HSE has decided to implement this change, so the dose interval for everyone receiving their first dose from Monday January 18 onwards will be 28 days. This should give some leeway to give more people the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine more quickly.
Importantly, for those who have already received their first dose, they will still receive their second dose as originally planned (after 21 days) and this new change will not have an impact on that.
Patient information leaflets have been amended accordingly so that residents and staff in LTCFs will be aware of this change from January 18.
Updated aftercare leaflets will also be available to issue to those who receive vaccine from January 18.
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
Supply
There will be a reduction in the quantity of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine supplied (across the EU) for one week to allow the company make changes to expand production at their plant in Belgium. The supply schedule is expected to return to what had been planned in the following weeks. From February 15 there will be a significant increase in the weekly delivery of the vaccine.
Allocation
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a priority list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Details are available here: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/39038-provisional-vaccine-allocation-groups/#your-quick-guide-to-the-provisional-vaccine-allocation-groups
You may be interested to know that the HSE also issued further guidance in relation to the sequencing of vaccinations of frontline healthcare workers. That is available here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/covid-19-vaccine-materials/sequencing-of-covid-19-vaccination-of-frontline-healthcare-workers.pdf
In relation to situations in which priority frontline healthcare workers are not available to receive vaccines it says:
Centres should establish standby lists of frontline healthcare workers later in the sequence order that are available at short notice and that are randomly selected from the lists for vaccination in the event that frontline healthcare workers earlier in the sequence order do not attend or cannot receive the vaccine.
Centres should consider establishing standby lists of other healthcare workers (provisional vaccine allocation group 4) who are available at short notice and are randomly selected from the lists for vaccination if for any reason frontline healthcare workers are not available and the alternative is that vaccine dose expires.
I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the COVID-19 National Vaccination Program Stay safe.
Covid supports 2021:
Please find attached a very useful summary of current Government Covid-19 supports available to businesses.
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
• The scheme is available for employers who keep staff on their payroll during the pandemic. Employees can be temporarily not working or on reduced hours or reduced pay.
• The subsidy amount paid to employers will depend on the gross income of each employee. Since 19 October 2020, there are now 5 payment bands and associated rates based on the employee’s earnings:
1. Less than €151.50 🡪 No subsidy applies
2. €151.50-€202.99 🡪 €203
3. €203-€299.99 🡪 €250
4. €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
5. €400-€1,462 🡪 €350
6. Over €1,462 🡪 No subsidy applies
• The EWSS will run until at least 31 March 2021.
• There is also a Wage Subsidy Scheme for employers who employ people with disabilities. More info on this can be found here.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)
• To qualify for the PUP, you must have lost your job or been laid off because of Covid-19 or be self employed and your trading income has ceased due to Covid-19, or your trading income has collapsed to the extent that you are available to take up other full-time employment (more on this available here). • You must also:
- be aged between 18-66
- live in the Republic of Ireland
- Have been in employment or self-employment in Ireland on or after 13 March 2020 - Be genuinely seeking work
- Not be getting any income from employment
- Have at least one PRSI contribution in the 4 weeks before claiming PUP or be in insurable self employment.
• The weekly payment bands are as follows (and will continue until at least 31 March 2021): - Average weekly earnings of €400 or over 🡪 €350
- €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
- €200-€299.99 🡪 €250
- Less than €200 🡪 €203
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• If you are self-employed, you can earn up to €960 over 8 weeks and keep your PUP payment. This limit is based on gross income minus expenses. (If you earn over €960 over 8 weeks and you work less than 24 hours a week, you can apply for the Covid-19 Part Time Job Incentive for the Self-Employed).
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
• Qualifying businesses can apply to Revenue for a cash payment under the following conditions: - Payments will be made when Level 3 restrictions or higher are in place in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19
- Businesses qualify where government restrictions directly prohibit or restrict customer access to their premises
- Payments are calculated on the basis of 10% of the first €1 million in turnover and 5% thereafter, based on average VAT exclusive turnover for 2019
- A self - assessment of 75% disruption in turnover is required (decreased from 80% on 20 October 2020)
• Every county in Ireland is on alert Level 5 in the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ until 31 January 2021. A double rate of the CRSS will be paid for 2 weeks to businesses that were forced to close as a direct result of Government restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020.
• An overview of the CRSS with examples can be accessed here.
Commercial rates waiver and tax measures
Commercial rates waiver:
• With limited exceptions, all businesses in affected sectors will be granted a commercial rates waiver to 31 March 2021. Updates will be available on gov.ie and from local authorities.
Warehousing' of deferred tax debts:
• The scheme, administered by Revenue, will ‘warehouse’ VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT:
• A reduction in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 23% to 21% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9%:
• A VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Advice for taxpayers and agents:
• Revenue's COVID-19 information and advice for taxpayers and agents provides information on Revenue services and tax and customs measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic including information on tax returns and interest suspension arrangements.
Short-time Work Support
• Employees of businesses that need to reduce hours or days worked can avail of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Short-time Work Support.
Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
• Loans under the scheme range from €10,000 to €1 million, for terms of up to five and a half years. • Financing will be offered through a range of products, including term loans, working capital loans and overdrafts.
• Loans of up to €250,000 under the Scheme are available unsecured (except where this is a requirement of the product feature, as in the case of asset finance, invoice discount facilities, etc). • The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through participating finance providers.
Covid-19 Business Loans
• Covid-19 Business Loans up to €25,000 are available through Microfinance Ireland with zero repayments and zero interest for the first 6 months and the equivalent of an additional 6 months interest-free subject to certain terms and conditions.
• The loans can range from €5,000 to €25,000. Repayments will commence in month 7 for the remaining period of your loan.
• The Government will rebate to you the interest paid in the following 6 months (months 7-12 of your loan).
• The interest rate after the first 6 months will be a reduced interest rate 4.5% APR if submitted through the Local Enterprise Office Network (or other referral partners) or 5.5% APR if you apply directly to Microfinance Ireland.
• The loan terms are typically up to 3 years and there are no fees or charges.
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme
• The SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme for eligible businesses supports loans from €25,000 up to €1.5 million (first €500,000 unsecured) with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
• Applications can be made through the SBCI website at sbci.gov.ie where eligibility criteria is provided.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Future Growth Loan Scheme
• The enhanced Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €800m of loans available for terms of 7-10 years.
• This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund
• The Sustaining Enterprise Fund of up to €180 million is specifically aimed at firms operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, with 10 or more employees, that are vulnerable but viable.
• The fund is operated by Enterprise Ireland with amounts between €100,000 and €800,000 available to eligible companies who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• The fund includes a 50% non-repayable grant element, up to a limit of €200,000.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise
• As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland operates a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This fund provides a short term working capital injection of up to €50,000 to eligible smaller companies to support business continuity and strengthen their ability to return to growth.
Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund
• The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will focus on investment in medium and large scale enterprises in Ireland through a Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund. The fund, worth up to €2 billion, will make capital available to medium and large enterprises on commercial terms.
Enterprise Support Grant
• The Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available for eligible self employed people who close their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18 May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to restart their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund
• The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is designed to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business. The fund is administered by the Local Enterprise Offices.
General grant supports
• The full range of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and Údarás na Gaeltachta grant supports continue to be available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness.
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
• Up to €2,500 grant available with co-funding of 50% from the business along with training and advice to help businesses to trade online, boost sales and reach new markets
• Scheme is targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2 million
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
• Businesses that have already applied for a previous voucher can apply for additional vouchers.
LEAN for Micro
• LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines. Contact your Local Enterprise Office for further details.
Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant
• The COVID-19 Business Financial Planning Grant, worth up to €5,000, is designed to help companies to develop a robust financial plan, including the preparation of documentation required to support applications for external finance from banks and/or other finance providers.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The grant is a new support for Enterprise Ireland clients and those manufacturing or internationally traded services companies that employ 10 or more full time employees.
Lean Business Continuity Voucher
• The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic.
• It is open to small, medium or large client companies of Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta (including High Potential Start-ups). The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers.
Cross-border companies
• InterTradeIreland’s Emergency Business Solutions offers professional advice, to the value of €2,250, to address key business challenges related to COVID-19.
• The E-Merge programme provides €2,800 consultancy support to help cross-border businesses develop online sales and eCommerce solutions.
Covid-19 Products Scheme
• The COVID Products Scheme will allow for up to €200m in targeted State support to facilitate the research and development of COVID products, to enable the construction or upgrading of testing and upscaling infrastructures that contribute to the development COVID-19 relevant products, as well as to support the production of products needed to respond to the outbreak.
• The scheme will be delivered through IDA Ireland's COVID-19 supports and Enterprise Ireland's COVID 19 Business Response.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
• The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, delivered by SOLAS, provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on national apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeship employers are eligible for a €3,000 payment for each new apprentice.
Sector-specific supports and guidance
• Food, drink and horticulture sector: Bord Bia's 'Navigating Change' COVID-19 Response programme offers a suite of supports for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• Seafood sector: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is providing COVID-19 business support to the seafood sector.
• Farm businesses: Teagasc is available to provide support on issues facing farm businesses in light of COVID-19.
• Tourism sector: The Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Business Support Hub is targeting its supports to respond to the challenges tourism businesses face. Their supports include specific reopening guidelines for every sector and a €26m COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to support tourism and hospitality businesses who have incurred related adaptation costs.
• Culture sector: Supports to aid employment in the creative industries include the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Music Stimulus Package.
• COVID-19 sectoral guidance: The COVID-19 sectoral guidance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media provides information for the sectors it supports.
• Design sector: The Design & Craft Council Ireland delivers a range of support and development programmes, including webinars and FAQs in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the design sector.
• Supply chain workers: COVID-19 guidance for supply chain workers
• Restaurants to operate as takeaways: Amendments to Planning and Development Regulations temporarily allow restaurants to operate as takeaways without being required to obtain change of use planning permission.
Skills and Training Supports
• The government offers a range of initiatives for reskilling and upskilling to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills supports include Enterprise Ireland's eiLearn online learning resource, LEOs training webinars, the Skillnet Ireland and Regional Skills Fora networks, the SOLAS Skills to Advance initiative and Springboard+ courses.
• The ReBound initiative gives small businesses online training and mentoring on implementing the return to work safely protocol. You can also get information in our document on returning to work safely after COVID-19 closures.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The MentorsWork initiative is a free 8-week mentoring programme to support business recovery and help you sustain and improve your business. There are 300 places available and you can apply at mentorswork.ie.
• For details on the range of skills supports visit COVID-19: Skills and training supports for businesses.
Further information
• Plan for living with COVID-19: Current status (Level 5)
- List of essential retail outlets
- List of essential services
• HSE information on COVID-19 and HPSC COVID-19 guidance
• Central Bank COVID-19 information hub for consumers and businesses
• COVID-19 Social Welfare Schemes available to a self-employed
• MyWelfare.ie is the quickest and easiest way to apply for payments
• For more information, advice and guidelines from across government visit gov.ie/covid19
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Measure 1 - 2020 Funding Allocations:
The Department of Rural and Community Development have announced the allocation of the funding under Measure 1 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020 and Limerick has been successful in receiving funding for 6 projects totalling €106,548.
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020 - Measure 1
Name and Location of Project
Project Description
Approved Grant funding
Lough Gur Ash Point, Lough Gur, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade
€20,000
Kilmoylan Nature Walk
Doon, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade
€20,000
Knockfierna Famine Memorial Trail Walks, Knockfierna, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade and enhancement
€20,000
Liskennett Forest Trails Improvements, Liskennett, Co. Limerick
Signage and trail Improvement
€6,588
Ponna Nature Walk, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Development of trail
€19,980
Ballyhoura Trails Guide App, Various trails located in Ballyhoura Country, Co. Limerick
Trails promotion
€19,980
PRESS RELEASE: Minister O’Gorman announces almost €67m in youth funding for 2021
Minister O’Gorman announces almost €67m in youth funding for 2021
· €41.8m has been made available in targeted funding
· National Youth Organisations will benefit from some €12m in universal funding
· €4.6m has been made available to the 16 Education and Training Boards
· €2.25m has been made available for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme
Monday 18th January 2021
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, has today confirmed that €66.8 million in funding has been made available to support the provision of youth services nationwide in 2021. This investment increases financial support for both youth services and youth clubs, as well as ensuring further strengthening and development of UBU Your Place Your Space, universal service provision and youth information.
This €66.8m in funding is broken down as follows:
Minister O’Gorman stated:
“I am pleased to announce the funding allocation for youth services for 2021. The increase of €5m, or 8%, which represents a notably larger sum than has been allocated in recent years, provides an opportunity to expand on the innovation and achievements of the sector in 2020.
“In this last dramatic year, I have been very impressed by the passion and determination at every level of the youth sector in responding to a wide range of challenges, not least of which is supporting our young people at the time of a global pandemic. I have also been impressed at the ability of the sector to harness innovation to the benefit of all young people and it is my hope that I can support this in the period ahead.
“I am committed to further progress in our youth funding and policy space over 2021. My Department will oversee the establishment of additional services in UBU Your Place Your Space and drive forward reform across both Youth Information Centres and the Youth Services Grant Scheme in a spirit of collaboration and partnership.
“I have enormous respect for the transformative effect that comes from quality youth work with young people. I think recent history has shown what we have been saying from some time, funding for youth services changes lives, makes economic sense, and promotes equity, inclusion and social cohesion.”
ENDS
Notes for Editors
Summary of Funding Envelope to Education and Training Boards
ETB Funding Envelope
Approved for 2021
Targeted Youth Funding Scheme / UBU Your Place Your Space
2021
YIC
2021
Local Youth Club Grant Scheme
2021
ETB Youth Grant
2021
Total Funding
2021
Cavan and Monaghan
€528,949
€117,355
€60,830
€150,620
€857,754
CDETB/CDYSB
€14,408,267
€102,167
€364,870
€1,033,694
€15,908,998
Cork
€3,127,281
€130,355
€243,398
€353,561
€3,854,595
DDLETB
€7,771,104
€131,308
€357,541
€653,331
€8,913,284
Donegal
€374,367
€141,433
€71,583
€119,605
€706,988
Galway and Roscommon
€2,009,414
€52,028
€145,766
€265,562
€2,472,770
Kerry
€438,657
€118,569
€60,241
€133,538
€751,005
Kildare and Wicklow
€1,685,362
€104,056
€169,649
€216,633
€2,175,700
Kilkenny and Carlow
€908,132
€52,028
€69,657
€249,456
€1,279,273
Laois and Offaly
€233,653
€73,991
€119,609
€427,253
Limerick and Clare
€2,863,053
€107,230
€143,541
€339,927
€3,453,751
Longford and Westmeath
€598,705
€52,028
€59,171
€132,035
€841,939
Louth and Meath
€625,453
€149,426
€193,611
€968,490
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim
€520,975
€68,594
€96,915
€207,527
€894,011
Tipperary
€839,885
€60,847
€69,903
€183,735
€1,154,370
Waterford and Wexford
€2,509,881
€112,875
€118,182
€322,574
€3,063,512
Total
€39,443,138[1]
€1,350,873
€2,254,664
€4,675,018
€47,723,693
YSGS Allocation to National Youth Organisations for 2021
Organisation
2021 Allocation
Foróige
€3,073,942
Youth Work Ireland
€2,312,713
Scouting Ireland
€1,192,727
Crosscare
€1,054,728
National Youth Council of Ireland
€664,906
Macra na Feirme
€508,380
Irish Girl Guides
€438,904
Catholic Guides of Ireland
€297,289
Involve
€262,915
No Name Club Ltd
€224,028
Belong To
€218,922
Ogras
€213,923
An Oige
€207,202
Church of Ireland Youth Department
€206,479
Young Mens Christian Association
€173,712
Localise Youth and Community Service ltd
€147,860
ECO - UNESCO Clubs
€140,504
Youth Theatre Ireland
€116,914
SpunOut
€111,567
Feachtas
€102,338
Voluntary Services International
€92,617
Young Irish Film Makers
€67,112
The Boys Brigade
€65,963
National Federation of Arch Clubs
€60,003
Order of Malta Cadets
€55,579
Girls Brigade
€52,221
Girls Friendly Society
€36,383
Irish Methodist Youth & Children Dept
€34,169
Experiment In International Living
€33,090
Junior Chamber Ireland
€19,448
TOTAL
€12,186,536
Issued by the Press and Communications Office at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Tel: 01 647 - 3153/3114
Email: media@equality.gov.ie
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
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Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 23rd January:
Numbers: 10, 23, 24, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Michelle Ryan (On-line), 2. Peg Murphy,
3. Cian and Aisling Daly, 4. Sean Walsh (On-line),
5. Niamh Kelly.
Next Draw: Saturday 6th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,000
Thanks for all your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 16th January:
Winner: Congratulations to Selene Tobin (Online).
Jackpot: €105.00
Next Draw: Saturday 30th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Christina Mullins - Glenahoglisha, Ballylanders, Dan Ryan - Main Street.
Saint Brigid Day Monday 1st February:
Monday next February 1st is Saint Brigid Day. Facebook Mass is at 10AM. We will ask the intercession of St Brigid for Ireland and the world.
Resilient Faith:
Our faith in Jesus will not fail us. He is as good as His promises. When He says “I am with always “ He means it. It’s up to us to trust Him and these are the very days we need to trust Him deeply. The divine Mercy prayer put it, very simply ‘Jesus I trust in you’. So let’s trust in Jesus He will not be found wanting. Jesus Mercy, Mary Help.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Please see below latest updates on our National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
- The priority vaccination programme is in full operation and we have administered a total of 94,000* Covid-19 vaccine doses up to Sunday 17 January, of which 71,000 were to healthcare workers (HCW) and 23,000 to residents and staff in long-term care facilities (LTCF).
- On my request, the HSE accelerated the vaccination roll out to nursing home residents. This is in line with the recommendation from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) – because this is the group at greatest risk of illness and death.
- As a result, 1.9% of the population has now been vaccinated.
- According to Our World in Data, Ireland is #2 in the European Union at 1.57, after Denmark (2.04) and ahead of Italy (1.47) for doses per head of population and that is before the new total of 94,000 is factored in.[1]
Recap on last week
Our immediate priority, and our complete focus, is on looking after the most vulnerable to experiencing severe disease, or death, if exposed to COVID-19, and our front-line healthcare workers who have worked so hard in the battle against this pandemic.
The HSE stepped up the vaccination of GPs and GP Practice teams in three mass vaccination clinics in Dublin, Galway and Portlaoise. Half of the first delivery of 3,600 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines was used for this purpose, with the balance being reserved for a second dose in 28 days. This exercise has also been an important way of determining the most efficient approaches to the larger-scale immunisation programme that will be ramped up when more vaccine supply becomes available.
Last week (to Sunday January 17), we accelerated deployment, reaching 186 Long Term Residential Care Facilities, about one in three. We are on target to have all LTCFs (70,000+ residents and staff who can safely get the vaccine) in 589 LTCFs receiving their first dose by January 24.
It is expected that the vast majority of residents in mental health and disability settings over the age of 65 will also have been given their first doses in the next 10 days.
Week of January 18
The plan for the week commencing January 18, 2021 is to focus on long term residential care facilities with the intention that all residents and staff, who can safely receive the vaccine, will have received their first vaccine dose by the end of the week.
We will begin administering the required second dose to those we vaccinated from 29 December onwards. These will be the first fully vaccinated people in Ireland, though the highest level of protection will take a further seven days. It’s important to note that when second doses are being administered, the headline number of individuals receiving their first dose will grow more slowly. The number of administered vaccine (either first or second) doses will, however, continue to grow as planned.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has said that the recommended interval between the two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has been increased from 21 days to 28 days. This guidance has been incorporated (January 13) in the published Chapter (produced by NIAC) that guides the COVID-19 Immunisation Programme in Ireland. This is aligned with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The HSE has decided to implement this change, so the dose interval for everyone receiving their first dose from Monday January 18 onwards will be 28 days. This should give some leeway to give more people the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine more quickly.
Importantly, for those who have already received their first dose, they will still receive their second dose as originally planned (after 21 days) and this new change will not have an impact on that.
Patient information leaflets have been amended accordingly so that residents and staff in LTCFs will be aware of this change from January 18.
Updated aftercare leaflets will also be available to issue to those who receive vaccine from January 18.
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
Supply
There will be a reduction in the quantity of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine supplied (across the EU) for one week to allow the company make changes to expand production at their plant in Belgium. The supply schedule is expected to return to what had been planned in the following weeks. From February 15 there will be a significant increase in the weekly delivery of the vaccine.
Allocation
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy sets out a priority list of groups for vaccination. The Strategy was developed by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) and Department of Health, endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), and approved by Government on 8 December 2020. Details are available here: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/39038-provisional-vaccine-allocation-groups/#your-quick-guide-to-the-provisional-vaccine-allocation-groups
You may be interested to know that the HSE also issued further guidance in relation to the sequencing of vaccinations of frontline healthcare workers. That is available here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/covid-19-vaccine-materials/sequencing-of-covid-19-vaccination-of-frontline-healthcare-workers.pdf
In relation to situations in which priority frontline healthcare workers are not available to receive vaccines it says:
Centres should establish standby lists of frontline healthcare workers later in the sequence order that are available at short notice and that are randomly selected from the lists for vaccination in the event that frontline healthcare workers earlier in the sequence order do not attend or cannot receive the vaccine.
Centres should consider establishing standby lists of other healthcare workers (provisional vaccine allocation group 4) who are available at short notice and are randomly selected from the lists for vaccination if for any reason frontline healthcare workers are not available and the alternative is that vaccine dose expires.
I would like to thank you for your ongoing support of the COVID-19 National Vaccination Program Stay safe.
Covid supports 2021:
Please find attached a very useful summary of current Government Covid-19 supports available to businesses.
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS)
• The scheme is available for employers who keep staff on their payroll during the pandemic. Employees can be temporarily not working or on reduced hours or reduced pay.
• The subsidy amount paid to employers will depend on the gross income of each employee. Since 19 October 2020, there are now 5 payment bands and associated rates based on the employee’s earnings:
1. Less than €151.50 🡪 No subsidy applies
2. €151.50-€202.99 🡪 €203
3. €203-€299.99 🡪 €250
4. €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
5. €400-€1,462 🡪 €350
6. Over €1,462 🡪 No subsidy applies
• The EWSS will run until at least 31 March 2021.
• There is also a Wage Subsidy Scheme for employers who employ people with disabilities. More info on this can be found here.
Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP)
• To qualify for the PUP, you must have lost your job or been laid off because of Covid-19 or be self employed and your trading income has ceased due to Covid-19, or your trading income has collapsed to the extent that you are available to take up other full-time employment (more on this available here). • You must also:
- be aged between 18-66
- live in the Republic of Ireland
- Have been in employment or self-employment in Ireland on or after 13 March 2020 - Be genuinely seeking work
- Not be getting any income from employment
- Have at least one PRSI contribution in the 4 weeks before claiming PUP or be in insurable self employment.
• The weekly payment bands are as follows (and will continue until at least 31 March 2021): - Average weekly earnings of €400 or over 🡪 €350
- €300-€399.99 🡪 €300
- €200-€299.99 🡪 €250
- Less than €200 🡪 €203
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• If you are self-employed, you can earn up to €960 over 8 weeks and keep your PUP payment. This limit is based on gross income minus expenses. (If you earn over €960 over 8 weeks and you work less than 24 hours a week, you can apply for the Covid-19 Part Time Job Incentive for the Self-Employed).
Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS)
• Qualifying businesses can apply to Revenue for a cash payment under the following conditions: - Payments will be made when Level 3 restrictions or higher are in place in line with the Plan for Living with COVID-19
- Businesses qualify where government restrictions directly prohibit or restrict customer access to their premises
- Payments are calculated on the basis of 10% of the first €1 million in turnover and 5% thereafter, based on average VAT exclusive turnover for 2019
- A self - assessment of 75% disruption in turnover is required (decreased from 80% on 20 October 2020)
• Every county in Ireland is on alert Level 5 in the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ until 31 January 2021. A double rate of the CRSS will be paid for 2 weeks to businesses that were forced to close as a direct result of Government restrictions introduced on 26 December 2020.
• An overview of the CRSS with examples can be accessed here.
Commercial rates waiver and tax measures
Commercial rates waiver:
• With limited exceptions, all businesses in affected sectors will be granted a commercial rates waiver to 31 March 2021. Updates will be available on gov.ie and from local authorities.
Warehousing' of deferred tax debts:
• The scheme, administered by Revenue, will ‘warehouse’ VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Reduction in the standard rate of VAT:
• A reduction in the standard rate of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 23% to 21% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9%:
• A VAT rate reduction from 13.5% to 9% to remain in place until 31 March 2021.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Advice for taxpayers and agents:
• Revenue's COVID-19 information and advice for taxpayers and agents provides information on Revenue services and tax and customs measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic including information on tax returns and interest suspension arrangements.
Short-time Work Support
• Employees of businesses that need to reduce hours or days worked can avail of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Short-time Work Support.
Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme
• Loans under the scheme range from €10,000 to €1 million, for terms of up to five and a half years. • Financing will be offered through a range of products, including term loans, working capital loans and overdrafts.
• Loans of up to €250,000 under the Scheme are available unsecured (except where this is a requirement of the product feature, as in the case of asset finance, invoice discount facilities, etc). • The Scheme is operated by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) through participating finance providers.
Covid-19 Business Loans
• Covid-19 Business Loans up to €25,000 are available through Microfinance Ireland with zero repayments and zero interest for the first 6 months and the equivalent of an additional 6 months interest-free subject to certain terms and conditions.
• The loans can range from €5,000 to €25,000. Repayments will commence in month 7 for the remaining period of your loan.
• The Government will rebate to you the interest paid in the following 6 months (months 7-12 of your loan).
• The interest rate after the first 6 months will be a reduced interest rate 4.5% APR if submitted through the Local Enterprise Office Network (or other referral partners) or 5.5% APR if you apply directly to Microfinance Ireland.
• The loan terms are typically up to 3 years and there are no fees or charges.
SBCI Covid-19 Working Capital Scheme
• The SBCI COVID-19 Working Capital Scheme for eligible businesses supports loans from €25,000 up to €1.5 million (first €500,000 unsecured) with a maximum interest rate of 4%.
• Applications can be made through the SBCI website at sbci.gov.ie where eligibility criteria is provided.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Future Growth Loan Scheme
• The enhanced Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €800m of loans available for terms of 7-10 years.
• This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund
• The Sustaining Enterprise Fund of up to €180 million is specifically aimed at firms operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, with 10 or more employees, that are vulnerable but viable.
• The fund is operated by Enterprise Ireland with amounts between €100,000 and €800,000 available to eligible companies who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
• The fund includes a 50% non-repayable grant element, up to a limit of €200,000.
Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise
• As part of the Sustaining Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Ireland operates a specific Sustaining Enterprise Fund for Small Enterprise. This fund provides a short term working capital injection of up to €50,000 to eligible smaller companies to support business continuity and strengthen their ability to return to growth.
Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund
• The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund will focus on investment in medium and large scale enterprises in Ireland through a Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund. The fund, worth up to €2 billion, will make capital available to medium and large enterprises on commercial terms.
Enterprise Support Grant
• The Enterprise Support Grant for businesses impacted by COVID-19 is available for eligible self employed people who close their COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment on or after 18 May 2020. This will provide business owners with a once-off grant of up to €1,000 to restart their business which was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund
• The Micro-Enterprise Assistance Fund is designed to help businesses with fewer than 10 employees, which are ineligible for existing grants, with a grant of up to €1,000 to help them adapt and invest to rebuild their business. The fund is administered by the Local Enterprise Offices.
General grant supports
• The full range of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Office and Údarás na Gaeltachta grant supports continue to be available to eligible firms to help with strategies to access finance, commence or ramp-up online trading activity, reconfigure business models, cut costs, innovate, diversify markets and supply chains and to improve competitiveness.
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
• Up to €2,500 grant available with co-funding of 50% from the business along with training and advice to help businesses to trade online, boost sales and reach new markets
• Scheme is targeted at businesses with the following profile:
- Limited or no e-commerce presence
- 10 or less employees
- Turnover less than €2 million
- Applicant business must be trading for at least 6 months
- Business must be located in the area covered by the LEO to whom they make their application i.e. LEOs cannot accept applications from businesses located outside their jurisdiction.
• Businesses that have already applied for a previous voucher can apply for additional vouchers.
LEAN for Micro
• LEAN for Micro is available to Local Enterprise Office clients to help build resilience within small companies. Businesses can avail of consultancy support with a LEAN Expert or help to implement new remote working and physical distancing guidelines. Contact your Local Enterprise Office for further details.
Covid-19 Business Financial Planning Grant
• The COVID-19 Business Financial Planning Grant, worth up to €5,000, is designed to help companies to develop a robust financial plan, including the preparation of documentation required to support applications for external finance from banks and/or other finance providers.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The grant is a new support for Enterprise Ireland clients and those manufacturing or internationally traded services companies that employ 10 or more full time employees.
Lean Business Continuity Voucher
• The Lean Business Continuity Voucher is available to eligible companies to access up to €2,500 in training or advisory services support related to the continued operation of their businesses during the current pandemic.
• It is open to small, medium or large client companies of Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta (including High Potential Start-ups). The voucher may be used to obtain services from approved providers.
Cross-border companies
• InterTradeIreland’s Emergency Business Solutions offers professional advice, to the value of €2,250, to address key business challenges related to COVID-19.
• The E-Merge programme provides €2,800 consultancy support to help cross-border businesses develop online sales and eCommerce solutions.
Covid-19 Products Scheme
• The COVID Products Scheme will allow for up to €200m in targeted State support to facilitate the research and development of COVID products, to enable the construction or upgrading of testing and upscaling infrastructures that contribute to the development COVID-19 relevant products, as well as to support the production of products needed to respond to the outbreak.
• The scheme will be delivered through IDA Ireland's COVID-19 supports and Enterprise Ireland's COVID 19 Business Response.
Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme
• The Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme, delivered by SOLAS, provides financial support for apprenticeship employers who take on apprentices on national apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeship employers are eligible for a €3,000 payment for each new apprentice.
Sector-specific supports and guidance
• Food, drink and horticulture sector: Bord Bia's 'Navigating Change' COVID-19 Response programme offers a suite of supports for food, drink and horticulture businesses affected by COVID-19.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• Seafood sector: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is providing COVID-19 business support to the seafood sector.
• Farm businesses: Teagasc is available to provide support on issues facing farm businesses in light of COVID-19.
• Tourism sector: The Fáilte Ireland COVID-19 Business Support Hub is targeting its supports to respond to the challenges tourism businesses face. Their supports include specific reopening guidelines for every sector and a €26m COVID-19 Adaptation Fund to support tourism and hospitality businesses who have incurred related adaptation costs.
• Culture sector: Supports to aid employment in the creative industries include the Live Performance Support Scheme and the Music Stimulus Package.
• COVID-19 sectoral guidance: The COVID-19 sectoral guidance from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media provides information for the sectors it supports.
• Design sector: The Design & Craft Council Ireland delivers a range of support and development programmes, including webinars and FAQs in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the design sector.
• Supply chain workers: COVID-19 guidance for supply chain workers
• Restaurants to operate as takeaways: Amendments to Planning and Development Regulations temporarily allow restaurants to operate as takeaways without being required to obtain change of use planning permission.
Skills and Training Supports
• The government offers a range of initiatives for reskilling and upskilling to help businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The skills supports include Enterprise Ireland's eiLearn online learning resource, LEOs training webinars, the Skillnet Ireland and Regional Skills Fora networks, the SOLAS Skills to Advance initiative and Springboard+ courses.
• The ReBound initiative gives small businesses online training and mentoring on implementing the return to work safely protocol. You can also get information in our document on returning to work safely after COVID-19 closures.
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Supports available to businesses impacted by Covid-19
• The MentorsWork initiative is a free 8-week mentoring programme to support business recovery and help you sustain and improve your business. There are 300 places available and you can apply at mentorswork.ie.
• For details on the range of skills supports visit COVID-19: Skills and training supports for businesses.
Further information
• Plan for living with COVID-19: Current status (Level 5)
- List of essential retail outlets
- List of essential services
• HSE information on COVID-19 and HPSC COVID-19 guidance
• Central Bank COVID-19 information hub for consumers and businesses
• COVID-19 Social Welfare Schemes available to a self-employed
• MyWelfare.ie is the quickest and easiest way to apply for payments
• For more information, advice and guidelines from across government visit gov.ie/covid19
All information gathered from gov.ie, enterprise.gov.ie and the citizens information website and is correct as of 7 January 2021
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Measure 1 - 2020 Funding Allocations:
The Department of Rural and Community Development have announced the allocation of the funding under Measure 1 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020 and Limerick has been successful in receiving funding for 6 projects totalling €106,548.
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2020 - Measure 1
Name and Location of Project
Project Description
Approved Grant funding
Lough Gur Ash Point, Lough Gur, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade
€20,000
Kilmoylan Nature Walk
Doon, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade
€20,000
Knockfierna Famine Memorial Trail Walks, Knockfierna, Co. Limerick
Trail upgrade and enhancement
€20,000
Liskennett Forest Trails Improvements, Liskennett, Co. Limerick
Signage and trail Improvement
€6,588
Ponna Nature Walk, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Development of trail
€19,980
Ballyhoura Trails Guide App, Various trails located in Ballyhoura Country, Co. Limerick
Trails promotion
€19,980
PRESS RELEASE: Minister O’Gorman announces almost €67m in youth funding for 2021
Minister O’Gorman announces almost €67m in youth funding for 2021
· €41.8m has been made available in targeted funding
· National Youth Organisations will benefit from some €12m in universal funding
· €4.6m has been made available to the 16 Education and Training Boards
· €2.25m has been made available for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme
Monday 18th January 2021
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, has today confirmed that €66.8 million in funding has been made available to support the provision of youth services nationwide in 2021. This investment increases financial support for both youth services and youth clubs, as well as ensuring further strengthening and development of UBU Your Place Your Space, universal service provision and youth information.
This €66.8m in funding is broken down as follows:
- €41.8 million has been made available in targeted youth funding under UBU Your Place Your Space, including
- Increases for existing UBU Your Place Your Space services totalling almost €1 million
- The provision of additional funding of €1 million to establish new UBU Your Place Your Space services, with an initial six new services being planned for the first part of 2021.
- National Youth Organisations will benefit from an increase to some €12 million in universal funding under the Youth Services Grant Scheme.
- Local youth clubs will benefit from an increase to €2.25 million.
- Youth Information Centres will see an increase in allocations to services and be supported through a new nationwide programme of co-ordination and modernisation. Funding of €1.57 million is being provided for this purpose.
- Education and Training Boards (ETBs) around the country will receive €4.6m to support their work and engagement with young people. As the mid-level governance structure for Exchequer funded youth service provision, ETBs perform a key role in the assessment and development of youth services in their area.
- The remaining investment will strengthen quality, see the development of a new youth strategy, support the important role of ETBI, and support the operations of Leargas, Gaisce – the President’s Award, EU and North/South Initiatives and the LGBTI+ Youth Strategy.
Minister O’Gorman stated:
“I am pleased to announce the funding allocation for youth services for 2021. The increase of €5m, or 8%, which represents a notably larger sum than has been allocated in recent years, provides an opportunity to expand on the innovation and achievements of the sector in 2020.
“In this last dramatic year, I have been very impressed by the passion and determination at every level of the youth sector in responding to a wide range of challenges, not least of which is supporting our young people at the time of a global pandemic. I have also been impressed at the ability of the sector to harness innovation to the benefit of all young people and it is my hope that I can support this in the period ahead.
“I am committed to further progress in our youth funding and policy space over 2021. My Department will oversee the establishment of additional services in UBU Your Place Your Space and drive forward reform across both Youth Information Centres and the Youth Services Grant Scheme in a spirit of collaboration and partnership.
“I have enormous respect for the transformative effect that comes from quality youth work with young people. I think recent history has shown what we have been saying from some time, funding for youth services changes lives, makes economic sense, and promotes equity, inclusion and social cohesion.”
ENDS
Notes for Editors
- UBU Your Place Your Space provides funding of almost €42 million to over 250 targeted youth services across 16 Education and Training Boards. It became operational on 1 July 2020. It replaced previous targeted youth funding arrangements. Funded organisations support young people who are marginalised, disadvantaged, or vulnerable. (For further information see – https://smex-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=www.ubu.gov.ie&umid=45a4736c-2b53-4c1a-a341-2e9dbdd49371&auth=6872f6337a9b3dc6b8deb7cd57f4474464102c3f-d770b08af33859e9ed12c7b35a76d6af21cc7a03)
- Funding for National Youth Organisations is provided under the Youth Services Grant Scheme. This scheme is being reformed in 2021. YSGS funded organisations will benefit from some €12 million. The funding ensures the continued promotion, growth and development of these organisations in the provision of universal and targeted services for young people.
- Funding of over €2.25 million has been made available for the Local Youth Club Grant Scheme. This scheme supports youth work activities at a local level by providing grants to youth clubs and groups. These are volunteer led and funding is accessed through the Education and Training Boards. This scheme supports some 1,400 clubs or groups nationwide.
- Funding of over €4.6 million has been made available to the sixteen Education and Training Boards (ETBs) around the country to support their work and engagement with young people. As the mid-level governance structure for Exchequer funded youth service provision, ETBs perform a key role in the assessment and development of youth services in their area.
- The remaining funding supports a number of smaller initiatives throughout the youth sector.
Summary of Funding Envelope to Education and Training Boards
ETB Funding Envelope
Approved for 2021
Targeted Youth Funding Scheme / UBU Your Place Your Space
2021
YIC
2021
Local Youth Club Grant Scheme
2021
ETB Youth Grant
2021
Total Funding
2021
Cavan and Monaghan
€528,949
€117,355
€60,830
€150,620
€857,754
CDETB/CDYSB
€14,408,267
€102,167
€364,870
€1,033,694
€15,908,998
Cork
€3,127,281
€130,355
€243,398
€353,561
€3,854,595
DDLETB
€7,771,104
€131,308
€357,541
€653,331
€8,913,284
Donegal
€374,367
€141,433
€71,583
€119,605
€706,988
Galway and Roscommon
€2,009,414
€52,028
€145,766
€265,562
€2,472,770
Kerry
€438,657
€118,569
€60,241
€133,538
€751,005
Kildare and Wicklow
€1,685,362
€104,056
€169,649
€216,633
€2,175,700
Kilkenny and Carlow
€908,132
€52,028
€69,657
€249,456
€1,279,273
Laois and Offaly
€233,653
€73,991
€119,609
€427,253
Limerick and Clare
€2,863,053
€107,230
€143,541
€339,927
€3,453,751
Longford and Westmeath
€598,705
€52,028
€59,171
€132,035
€841,939
Louth and Meath
€625,453
€149,426
€193,611
€968,490
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim
€520,975
€68,594
€96,915
€207,527
€894,011
Tipperary
€839,885
€60,847
€69,903
€183,735
€1,154,370
Waterford and Wexford
€2,509,881
€112,875
€118,182
€322,574
€3,063,512
Total
€39,443,138[1]
€1,350,873
€2,254,664
€4,675,018
€47,723,693
YSGS Allocation to National Youth Organisations for 2021
Organisation
2021 Allocation
Foróige
€3,073,942
Youth Work Ireland
€2,312,713
Scouting Ireland
€1,192,727
Crosscare
€1,054,728
National Youth Council of Ireland
€664,906
Macra na Feirme
€508,380
Irish Girl Guides
€438,904
Catholic Guides of Ireland
€297,289
Involve
€262,915
No Name Club Ltd
€224,028
Belong To
€218,922
Ogras
€213,923
An Oige
€207,202
Church of Ireland Youth Department
€206,479
Young Mens Christian Association
€173,712
Localise Youth and Community Service ltd
€147,860
ECO - UNESCO Clubs
€140,504
Youth Theatre Ireland
€116,914
SpunOut
€111,567
Feachtas
€102,338
Voluntary Services International
€92,617
Young Irish Film Makers
€67,112
The Boys Brigade
€65,963
National Federation of Arch Clubs
€60,003
Order of Malta Cadets
€55,579
Girls Brigade
€52,221
Girls Friendly Society
€36,383
Irish Methodist Youth & Children Dept
€34,169
Experiment In International Living
€33,090
Junior Chamber Ireland
€19,448
TOTAL
€12,186,536
Issued by the Press and Communications Office at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
Tel: 01 647 - 3153/3114
Email: media@equality.gov.ie
Sports Capital Programme:
The 2020 Sports Capital Programme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications has been extended until 5pm on Monday, 1st March, 2021. See below for details of how to register (registrations will close at 5pm on Monday, 15th February, 2021) and how to make an application.
With the evolving COVID-19 situation we are aware many sporting clubs and organisations are facing disruption. Our aim in the Sports Capital Programmes Division is to continue to support you and we encourage you to continue to contact us to advance your project.
For further information on the application process follow the below link.
gov.ie - Sports Capital Programme (www.gov.ie)
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 23rd January:
Numbers: 10, 23, 24, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Michelle Ryan (On-line), 2. Peg Murphy,
3. Cian and Aisling Daly, 4. Sean Walsh (On-line),
5. Niamh Kelly.
Next Draw: Saturday 6th February 2021.
Next Jackpot: €6,000
Thanks for all your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 16th January:
Winner: Congratulations to Selene Tobin (Online).
Jackpot: €105.00
Next Draw: Saturday 30th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 24th January
Sunday 24th January 2021 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Denis O’Dwyer - Main Street.
Recently Deceased:
Tony Sheehan - Carraturk and Waterville will be buried in England on Monday. May He Rest In Peace.
Liam Lane R.I.P.
Ballybrien, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
On Thursday 7th January 2021, Liam passed away peacefully in the loving care of the matron and staff of Beechlodge Nursing Home, Bruree. A well respected member of the farming community in Ballybrien and the second death there in a few weeks of each other. Liam was born and lived in Ballybrien all his life with his brother Moss a very well know bone setter. One could describe Liam as a quiet and a gentle man. He loved his music and dancing. At his funeral mass in the Church of the Assumption Ballylanders which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 Level 5 Lockdown restrictions, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Liam and the Lane Family. The parish would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family. After his funeral mass Liam was taken to Temple-Molloga Cemetery. He will be sadly missed by his brother Moss and sister Nora cousins, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
Prayers For Those Affected By The Virus On This Sunday 24th January On The Ballylanders Community Facebook:
On this Sunday January 24th at 3pm there will be, Prayers for those affected by the virus. It will be streamed live on Facebook.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 / 18th - 25th January:
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Monday 18th January and lasts until Monday the 25th. The theme this year is “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit”, based on John 15:1-17. The resources for this year have been provided by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland.
For prayer and other resources visit https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2021/01/14/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2021/
Also please see the diocesan website https://cashel-emly.ie/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2021/ for the link to resources
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update On Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Please see below latest progress made for the Covid-19 National Vaccination Programme.
As you are aware, the vaccination programme will take a great national partnership to complete. Pharmacists, doctors, nurses, paramedics, nursing home staff and many healthcare professionals, who have already had to endure so much, have a role to play in the vaccination programme. This partnership will be a key element of the final part of this tough pandemic journey.
Two Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the European Union and we expect a decision on a third later this month. Yesterday, I received Cabinet approval to opt in to another large purchase of BioNTech Pfizer vaccines.
We have, so far, opted into five Advance Purchase Agreements (APA) for vaccines and a process is in place to consider opting into a sixth APA (GSK/Sanofi Pasteur).
Under our current plan, based on what we know now about supply, we intend to vaccinate c.700,000 people by the end of March. We expect to receive approximately 3.7 million doses from April to the end of June and 3.8 million between July and the end of September.
It is important to stress that our projections and timelines are constantly evolving, as more vaccines are approved and delivery schedules finalised. I will update you on any significant changes and would also like to assure you that the administration of vaccines will be limited only by supply. We plan to use these vaccines as soon after delivery as possible.
Following the initial phase, there will be a considerable scale-up in the roll-out of vaccinations. This will be achieved through partnerships with GPs, Pharmacists and ultimately delivered through Mass Vaccination Centres (MVCs).
Engagement with GPs and pharmacist representatives is advanced and we expect to conclude terms for their participation in the vaccination programme in the coming days. The HSE is also finalising plans to have GPs vaccinated.
Recap on last week:
Last week (to Sunday Jan 10), the vaccination programme was activated nationwide and almost 40,000 people were vaccinated. Vaccines were administered across all seven regional hospital groups, providing nationwide vaccination to frontline healthcare workers. Vaccinations were also rolled out to residents and staff in Long Term Care Facilities. We have been vaccinating staff in ICU and COVID wards, recognising that these staff are crucial to treating patients with COVID.
We currently receive over 40,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine per week and we will maintain a small buffer in case we experience supply chain issues.
On Friday 08 January, I announced an acceleration of the country’s vaccination programme. The initial plan to vaccinate 70,000 residents and staff with the first dose of the vaccine by the end of January has been accelerated meaning that the first dose will be given to all residents and staff within eleven days (by January 24). Some 65 vaccination teams including hospital vaccinators, community vaccinators, school vaccinators and the National Ambulance Service are administering the vaccinations seven days a week.
Over the course of this week, we plan to vaccinate an additional 50,000 people with the first dose of the vaccine.
Week of Jan 11:
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
One Week To Go! Register Now For Our Social Enterprise Development Fund Showcase 2021:
Invitation Thursday January 21st 5.30pm to our Virtual Social Enterprise Development Fund Showcase 2021, where we will celebrate the impact achieved by our 2020 awardees. The €3.2 million Fund was created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland and is funded by IPB Insurance and the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Register Here
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme:
Final Round of allocation for the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Total €679,901
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects:
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland.
The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme –The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 16th January :
Winner: Congratulations to Selene Tobin (Online).
Jackpot: €105.00
Next Draw: Saturday 30th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 9th January:
Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 15.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Ryan (Online), 2. Liam Molan, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Allison Meade (Online), 5. David Harrington.
Next Draw: Saturday 23rd January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,800
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Denis O’Dwyer - Main Street.
Recently Deceased:
Tony Sheehan - Carraturk and Waterville will be buried in England on Monday. May He Rest In Peace.
Liam Lane R.I.P.
Ballybrien, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
On Thursday 7th January 2021, Liam passed away peacefully in the loving care of the matron and staff of Beechlodge Nursing Home, Bruree. A well respected member of the farming community in Ballybrien and the second death there in a few weeks of each other. Liam was born and lived in Ballybrien all his life with his brother Moss a very well know bone setter. One could describe Liam as a quiet and a gentle man. He loved his music and dancing. At his funeral mass in the Church of the Assumption Ballylanders which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 Level 5 Lockdown restrictions, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Liam and the Lane Family. The parish would like to offer their sincere sympathies to the family. After his funeral mass Liam was taken to Temple-Molloga Cemetery. He will be sadly missed by his brother Moss and sister Nora cousins, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
Prayers For Those Affected By The Virus On This Sunday 24th January On The Ballylanders Community Facebook:
On this Sunday January 24th at 3pm there will be, Prayers for those affected by the virus. It will be streamed live on Facebook.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 / 18th - 25th January:
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on Monday 18th January and lasts until Monday the 25th. The theme this year is “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit”, based on John 15:1-17. The resources for this year have been provided by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland.
For prayer and other resources visit https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2021/01/14/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2021/
Also please see the diocesan website https://cashel-emly.ie/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2021/ for the link to resources
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279 Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update On Covid-19 Vaccination Programme:
Please see below latest progress made for the Covid-19 National Vaccination Programme.
As you are aware, the vaccination programme will take a great national partnership to complete. Pharmacists, doctors, nurses, paramedics, nursing home staff and many healthcare professionals, who have already had to endure so much, have a role to play in the vaccination programme. This partnership will be a key element of the final part of this tough pandemic journey.
Two Covid-19 vaccines have been approved for use in the European Union and we expect a decision on a third later this month. Yesterday, I received Cabinet approval to opt in to another large purchase of BioNTech Pfizer vaccines.
We have, so far, opted into five Advance Purchase Agreements (APA) for vaccines and a process is in place to consider opting into a sixth APA (GSK/Sanofi Pasteur).
Under our current plan, based on what we know now about supply, we intend to vaccinate c.700,000 people by the end of March. We expect to receive approximately 3.7 million doses from April to the end of June and 3.8 million between July and the end of September.
It is important to stress that our projections and timelines are constantly evolving, as more vaccines are approved and delivery schedules finalised. I will update you on any significant changes and would also like to assure you that the administration of vaccines will be limited only by supply. We plan to use these vaccines as soon after delivery as possible.
Following the initial phase, there will be a considerable scale-up in the roll-out of vaccinations. This will be achieved through partnerships with GPs, Pharmacists and ultimately delivered through Mass Vaccination Centres (MVCs).
Engagement with GPs and pharmacist representatives is advanced and we expect to conclude terms for their participation in the vaccination programme in the coming days. The HSE is also finalising plans to have GPs vaccinated.
Recap on last week:
Last week (to Sunday Jan 10), the vaccination programme was activated nationwide and almost 40,000 people were vaccinated. Vaccines were administered across all seven regional hospital groups, providing nationwide vaccination to frontline healthcare workers. Vaccinations were also rolled out to residents and staff in Long Term Care Facilities. We have been vaccinating staff in ICU and COVID wards, recognising that these staff are crucial to treating patients with COVID.
We currently receive over 40,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine per week and we will maintain a small buffer in case we experience supply chain issues.
On Friday 08 January, I announced an acceleration of the country’s vaccination programme. The initial plan to vaccinate 70,000 residents and staff with the first dose of the vaccine by the end of January has been accelerated meaning that the first dose will be given to all residents and staff within eleven days (by January 24). Some 65 vaccination teams including hospital vaccinators, community vaccinators, school vaccinators and the National Ambulance Service are administering the vaccinations seven days a week.
Over the course of this week, we plan to vaccinate an additional 50,000 people with the first dose of the vaccine.
Week of Jan 11:
- From January 11th, vaccine supply to LTCFs has been increased significantly and we aim to have vaccinated approximately 70,000 residents and staff in 589 LTRC facilities by January 24th, under the new accelerated schedule. LTRC includes residents of nursing homes and those who live in mental health and disability settings over the age of 65.
- Rollout will continue across acute hospitals and will include community healthcare staff, including GPs and primary care teams.
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
- On Wednesday, 06 January, following the recommendation of the EMA, the European Commission granted approval for the Moderna vaccine for use in all EU countries. Ireland has pre-ordered 875,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine and we received our first delivery yesterday.
- On Friday, January 8, the European Commission secured access to 300 million additional doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The European Commission has now secured 760 million doses of authorised vaccines (1.5 billion doses of vaccine candidates overall).
- Yesterday, Tuesday 12 January, the EMA announced that AstraZeneca had submitted an application for the approval of its vaccine, created in collaboration with Oxford University. The EMA has advised that the review process could be concluded by the end of January.
- A Public Information Campaign, a national and regional one, about the Covid-19 vaccine has commenced. The HSE is running full page ads in many national and regional titles over the weekend and into this week. I attended a meeting between the HSE, the Department of Health, and social media companies on Friday January 8 to ensure a combined approach to tackling misinformation and disinformation online.
- Work is underway to ensure that vaccination figures are easily accessible to the public and published online. They will be available on both the Covid datahub as well as the Covid App. Vaccination figures will be available on the Covid datahub this coming weekend and will be updated regularly. The HSE and my Department will update data daily from January 25 on the Covid data hub and daily figures will be available on the Covid App from February 1.
Community Assessment Hub To Re-Open In Limerick Friday 15th January:
Community Assessment Hubs:
A further important development as part of the HSE response to the surge in Covid 19 will be the reopening on Friday of our Community Assessment Hub at Galvone Estate in Limerick.
As part of the HSE system wide response to Covid 19, a clinical assessment hub is re-opening in Limerick for patients who are either presumptive or confirmed as Covid positive, and who require a face to face clinical assessment. Patients must be referred by their GP or by the GP Out of Hours service.
The aim is to divert mildly symptomatic patients who require medical assessment away from the acute hospital system by providing a facility in the community in which the patient can be seen, and clinically assessed by a team of Nurses and Doctors.
The HSE would like to acknowledge the support from local GPs who have partnered with us in delivering this important service.
Times of Operation:
The Unit will provide service Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 18.00hrs. Opening hours will be monitored and adjusted based on the level of demand.
Access to Appointment
The patient’s GP or Out of Hours service must refer to the assessment hub.
Facility Access:
The facility in Galvone has parking on site for staff and patients. Wheelchair accessibility is available on site. Ambulance access can be facilitated on each site.
Citizens, Farmers, Business Owners And Community Organisations Will Be Able To Sell Electricity Into The Grid Under New Scheme Being Developed By Climate Minister
Individuals And Communities Invited To Submit Views On Design Of A Microgeneration Support Scheme:
Individuals, farmers, businesses and community groups will be able to sell renewable electricity into the grid under a scheme being developed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD. A new Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) is being designed to provide a route to market for citizens and communities. This will allow them to generate their own renewable electricity, e.g. from solar panels on their roofs, and receive a fair price when they sell the excess into the grid.
The Scheme design also seeks to establish the ‘renewables self-consumer’ model of energy generation and consumption in Ireland; to support community and citizen participation in the transition to a net-zero carbon economy; and to contribute to achieving our 2030 targets for renewable energy.
Speaking today (Thursday 14 January), Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamonn Ryan TD said: “This scheme will allow people and communities to become active participants in the energy transition. By producing and selling their own electricity citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations can save on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. I urge interested parties to get involved and have their say.”
Micro-generators will primarily serve their own consumption needs but will be able to receive a payment for excess electricity exported back to the grid. The Scheme will ensure that there is equity in what supports are offered and how the cost of support is distributed. As part of the design, micro-generators must have first met minimum energy efficiency requirements for their properties.
Minister Ryan is inviting the public to take part in a consultation on how the scheme will operate. The consultation is part of a broader movement towards greater citizen involvement in energy policy, committed to in the 2020 Programme for Government.
This public consultation will remain open until 17.30hrs on 18th February 2021. All responses should be submitted to publicconsultation_mss@decc.gov.ie or in writing to MSS Consultation, Electricity Policy Division, Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. D02X285.
Please note that all submissions and comments submitted to DECC for the purpose of this consultation may be subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act 1997-2003 and will be published on the Department’s website. Any information which is commercially sensitive should be clearly indicated in the submission.
One Week To Go! Register Now For Our Social Enterprise Development Fund Showcase 2021:
Invitation Thursday January 21st 5.30pm to our Virtual Social Enterprise Development Fund Showcase 2021, where we will celebrate the impact achieved by our 2020 awardees. The €3.2 million Fund was created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Local Authorities Ireland and is funded by IPB Insurance and the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Register Here
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme:
Final Round of allocation for the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
- Limerick Feenagh Creation of new town park, including parking for cars and bikes, walkways, public lighting, sensory and butterfly garden. €100,000
- Limerick Glin Interpretive fit out and production of audio visual material for the Interpretive Centre. €90,351
- Limerick Croom The creation of two new cark parks near the Town Centre adjoining the Main Street trading area. €100,000
- Limerick Caherconlish The creation of a safe walking route for the’ Old Creamery’ Looped walk, including safe pedestrian access from Caherconlish National School. €100,000
- Limerick Doon The development of a Community Services and eHub facility, with 8 PC stations, Tea/Coffee Room, Toilets, an Office and Conference Room. €89,550
- Limerick Rathkeale The restoration and conversion of the old Stationhouse building to provide facilities to support the Great Southern Greenway Limerick. €200,000 Limerick
Total €679,901
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects:
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland.
The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme –The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 16th January :
Winner: Congratulations to Selene Tobin (Online).
Jackpot: €105.00
Next Draw: Saturday 30th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 9th January:
Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 15.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Ryan (Online), 2. Liam Molan, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Allison Meade (Online), 5. David Harrington.
Next Draw: Saturday 23rd January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,800
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 17th January
Sunday 17th January 2021 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Seamus Murphy - Knocklong Road.
Months Mind:
Michael McDonnell – Kilgarriff.
Tommy Lane R.I.P.:
Main Street, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
Just a few days before Christmas on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, the sad news filtered through the Parish of the sudden passing of Tommy Lane. Formally from Ballybrien and a well-respected member of the farming community there. He married Nellie Davern (Nellies Shop) and settled in the Main Street. Tommy drove the school bus for many years and from some of the stories from the pupils he was well liked. One could only describe Tommy as a quiet and a gentle man. At his funeral mass which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 lockdown, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Tommy and the Lane family. The family presented some of Tommy’s talents to the alter. The local GAA formed a guard of honour on the Main Street. To his Wife Nellie, Family and Extended Family the Parish would like to offer their sincere sympathies. After his funeral mass Tommy was taken to the local cemetery. May he rest in Peace.
Happy New Year:
Fr Breen wishes a Happy New Year to everyone especially Ballylanders people who live far away from home.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
What A Speech Pope Francis Gave On Sunday 3rd January Homily:
READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN:
*You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity. Being happy is not a fatality of destiny, but an achievement for those who can travel within themselves. To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny's author. It is to cross deserts, yet to be able to find an oasis in the depths of our soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life. Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It's to be able to talk about you. It is having the courage to hear a "no". It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It is to have maturity to be able to say: "I made mistakes". It is to have the courage to say "I am sorry". It is to have the sensitivity to say, "I need you". It is to have the ability to say "I love you". May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness ... That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life. You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculptor serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence. Never give up .... Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.*
(Pope Francis). Happy new year!
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279
Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme - 5th January 2021 - Safe, Effective & Secure.:
Introduction
Following the commencement of the vaccination roll-out which started in the final week of 2020, this first week of January 2021 will see a significant ramping up of the programme. This means both in terms of the quantities of vaccines being received into Ireland, and the vaccinations being given to those most at risk; our most vulnerable in Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) facilities and our front-line healthcare workers. Each week as the HSE progresses its vaccination roll-out programme there will be an update, such as this, provided to all Oireachtas members as well as the daily information provided by the HSE on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our response.
(Please note the information provided below is valid as of today, however, as we increase the rollout the figures may be subject to change. For regular updates please check www.hse.ie or www.gov.ie).
Recap on last week: As of Friday January 01, the HSE distributed 2,000 vaccines to 4 hospitals identified with over 1,800 of those have been administered. A further 2,000 were distributed for administration this past weekend throughout the South/South West Hospitals Group.
Week Ahead:
• This week, the HSE is moving into 25 residential care facilities and across 25 hospitals - across all hospital groups. Hospital Groups may add additional hospital sites to this total during this week, as the rollout progresses.
• By the end of this week, the HSE intends to have administered 40,950 vaccines.
• A total of 81,900 vaccines will have been delivered to Ireland by the end of this week. We will be holding some stock in order to administer a second dose to those who have received their first dose.
• Vaccines will be delivered, aligned with further and ongoing deliveries of the vaccine, over a 6-week rolling programme throughout all 582 nursing homes, public and private, across the State. Our vaccinator teams will be giving vaccines at each of those locations, making 2 separate visits, 3 weeks apart. Planning is also advanced in order to vaccinate those over 65 living in disability and mental health care settings.
• The vaccine allocation strategy has been agreed and was advised by NIAC. It will evolve over time and we will engage with NIAC as required for further advice.
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
• Vaccinators – the training for vaccinators has now moved to an online portal allowing rolling access to all relevant staff to train. The HSE plans that over the coming weeks, it will be mobilising an initial team of circa. 1700 vaccinators across the country.
• Following the initial phase, there will be a considerable scale up in the roll-out of vaccinations. This will be achieved through partnerships with GPs, Pharmacists and through large vaccination centres.
• This is the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, the largest ever conducted by the State. Vaccinations will be offered free of charge to all residents of Ireland who are indicated and wish to receive it.
• It is hoped that a decision on whether the authorisation of the Moderna vaccine is recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be made in the coming days. In the event of a positive outcome, the availability of another vaccine will enhance the current roll-out programme. (The Moderna vaccine has been authorised and recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) since this update. The first Moderna Vaccine will be arriving in Ireland on this Wednesday).
• Public Information Campaign – a national and regional public information campaign about the COVID-19 vaccine has commenced. This campaign is live on national and regional radio stations, on social media channels, and on Google Search. National and local press advertising is planned from January 10 onward. The campaign is aimed at informing people that the vaccination programme is underway, who is being vaccinated first, and also recommends trusted sources of information and advice on the COVID-19 vaccine.
The following hospitals will be part of the rollout of the vaccine across the 7 hospital groups nationwide this week. Additional hospitals may be added during this same week by hospital groups, as the rollout progresses.
University Hospital Limerick Group
University Hospital Limerick
University Maternity Hospital Limerick
Ennis Hospital
Dublin Midlands Hospital Group
Tallaght University Hospital Dublin
St. James's Hospital
Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore
Coombe Women’s Hospital
South/South West Hospital Group
Cork University Hospital
Mercy University Hospital, Cork
South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork
University Hospital Waterford
University Hospital Kerry
Ireland East Hospital Group
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny
Wexford General Hospital
SAOLTA University Health Care Group
Galway University Hospitals
Letterkenny University Hospital
Mayo University Hospital
Children’s Health Ireland
Crumlin Children’s Hospital
Temple St. Children’s Hospital
Children Hospital Ireland, Tallaght
RCSI Hospitals
Beaumont Hospital
Cavan General
Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
In addition, this week approximately 3,000 of our most vulnerable people, and those who care for them, in 25 Nursing Homes will be vaccinated as we extend the programme to LTRCs. This will extend to 150 and other nursing homes the following week and we plan to cover all 582 LTCFs for older people over the course of 3 weeks.
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Heritage Sector Support Fund 2021
A scheme for not for profit, heritage-focused organisations with a demonstrated national relevance.
Open for applications from 15th December 2020 to 15th January 2021 at 5:00pm
Read More
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme:
Final Round of allocation for the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Total €679,901
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects:
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme – The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 9th January:
Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 15.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Ryan (Online), 2. Liam Molan, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Allison Meade (Online), 5. David Harrington.
Next Draw: Saturday 23rd January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,800
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 2nd January :
Winner: Congratulations to Honor Hayes (Online).
Jackpot: €83.00
Next Draw: Saturday 16th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Seamus Murphy - Knocklong Road.
Months Mind:
Michael McDonnell – Kilgarriff.
Tommy Lane R.I.P.:
Main Street, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
Just a few days before Christmas on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, the sad news filtered through the Parish of the sudden passing of Tommy Lane. Formally from Ballybrien and a well-respected member of the farming community there. He married Nellie Davern (Nellies Shop) and settled in the Main Street. Tommy drove the school bus for many years and from some of the stories from the pupils he was well liked. One could only describe Tommy as a quiet and a gentle man. At his funeral mass which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 lockdown, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Tommy and the Lane family. The family presented some of Tommy’s talents to the alter. The local GAA formed a guard of honour on the Main Street. To his Wife Nellie, Family and Extended Family the Parish would like to offer their sincere sympathies. After his funeral mass Tommy was taken to the local cemetery. May he rest in Peace.
Happy New Year:
Fr Breen wishes a Happy New Year to everyone especially Ballylanders people who live far away from home.
Solidarity And Support:
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
What A Speech Pope Francis Gave On Sunday 3rd January Homily:
READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN:
*You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity. Being happy is not a fatality of destiny, but an achievement for those who can travel within themselves. To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny's author. It is to cross deserts, yet to be able to find an oasis in the depths of our soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life. Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It's to be able to talk about you. It is having the courage to hear a "no". It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It is to have maturity to be able to say: "I made mistakes". It is to have the courage to say "I am sorry". It is to have the sensitivity to say, "I need you". It is to have the ability to say "I love you". May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness ... That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life. You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculptor serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence. Never give up .... Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.*
(Pope Francis). Happy new year!
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Counselling Service:
Ciarán Carey - Professional General and Addiction Counsellor - Limerick City. Working with Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups for Addictions, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Bereavement and Personal Issues to achieve positive growth and development, self-discovery and change. Phone 085 - 7721279
Email:info@culracounselling.ie
Weekly Update on Covid-19 Vaccination Programme - 5th January 2021 - Safe, Effective & Secure.:
Introduction
Following the commencement of the vaccination roll-out which started in the final week of 2020, this first week of January 2021 will see a significant ramping up of the programme. This means both in terms of the quantities of vaccines being received into Ireland, and the vaccinations being given to those most at risk; our most vulnerable in Long Term Residential Care (LTRC) facilities and our front-line healthcare workers. Each week as the HSE progresses its vaccination roll-out programme there will be an update, such as this, provided to all Oireachtas members as well as the daily information provided by the HSE on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and our response.
(Please note the information provided below is valid as of today, however, as we increase the rollout the figures may be subject to change. For regular updates please check www.hse.ie or www.gov.ie).
Recap on last week: As of Friday January 01, the HSE distributed 2,000 vaccines to 4 hospitals identified with over 1,800 of those have been administered. A further 2,000 were distributed for administration this past weekend throughout the South/South West Hospitals Group.
Week Ahead:
• This week, the HSE is moving into 25 residential care facilities and across 25 hospitals - across all hospital groups. Hospital Groups may add additional hospital sites to this total during this week, as the rollout progresses.
• By the end of this week, the HSE intends to have administered 40,950 vaccines.
• A total of 81,900 vaccines will have been delivered to Ireland by the end of this week. We will be holding some stock in order to administer a second dose to those who have received their first dose.
• Vaccines will be delivered, aligned with further and ongoing deliveries of the vaccine, over a 6-week rolling programme throughout all 582 nursing homes, public and private, across the State. Our vaccinator teams will be giving vaccines at each of those locations, making 2 separate visits, 3 weeks apart. Planning is also advanced in order to vaccinate those over 65 living in disability and mental health care settings.
• The vaccine allocation strategy has been agreed and was advised by NIAC. It will evolve over time and we will engage with NIAC as required for further advice.
Other key developments in the vaccination programme:
• Vaccinators – the training for vaccinators has now moved to an online portal allowing rolling access to all relevant staff to train. The HSE plans that over the coming weeks, it will be mobilising an initial team of circa. 1700 vaccinators across the country.
• Following the initial phase, there will be a considerable scale up in the roll-out of vaccinations. This will be achieved through partnerships with GPs, Pharmacists and through large vaccination centres.
• This is the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, the largest ever conducted by the State. Vaccinations will be offered free of charge to all residents of Ireland who are indicated and wish to receive it.
• It is hoped that a decision on whether the authorisation of the Moderna vaccine is recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) will be made in the coming days. In the event of a positive outcome, the availability of another vaccine will enhance the current roll-out programme. (The Moderna vaccine has been authorised and recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) since this update. The first Moderna Vaccine will be arriving in Ireland on this Wednesday).
• Public Information Campaign – a national and regional public information campaign about the COVID-19 vaccine has commenced. This campaign is live on national and regional radio stations, on social media channels, and on Google Search. National and local press advertising is planned from January 10 onward. The campaign is aimed at informing people that the vaccination programme is underway, who is being vaccinated first, and also recommends trusted sources of information and advice on the COVID-19 vaccine.
The following hospitals will be part of the rollout of the vaccine across the 7 hospital groups nationwide this week. Additional hospitals may be added during this same week by hospital groups, as the rollout progresses.
University Hospital Limerick Group
University Hospital Limerick
University Maternity Hospital Limerick
Ennis Hospital
Dublin Midlands Hospital Group
Tallaght University Hospital Dublin
St. James's Hospital
Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore
Coombe Women’s Hospital
South/South West Hospital Group
Cork University Hospital
Mercy University Hospital, Cork
South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Cork
University Hospital Waterford
University Hospital Kerry
Ireland East Hospital Group
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny
Wexford General Hospital
SAOLTA University Health Care Group
Galway University Hospitals
Letterkenny University Hospital
Mayo University Hospital
Children’s Health Ireland
Crumlin Children’s Hospital
Temple St. Children’s Hospital
Children Hospital Ireland, Tallaght
RCSI Hospitals
Beaumont Hospital
Cavan General
Our Lady of Lourdes, Drogheda
Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown
In addition, this week approximately 3,000 of our most vulnerable people, and those who care for them, in 25 Nursing Homes will be vaccinated as we extend the programme to LTRCs. This will extend to 150 and other nursing homes the following week and we plan to cover all 582 LTCFs for older people over the course of 3 weeks.
The Heritage Council - Grant Schemes 2021:
Please see below link to current and upcoming grant schemes available for your community in 2021
The HTI (Historical Towns Initiative) application is submitted by your Local Authority, if you have a project you would to discuss funding for please contact your local councillor for further information.
Projects offered funding by the Heritage Council - Heritage Council
Heritage Sector Support Fund 2021
A scheme for not for profit, heritage-focused organisations with a demonstrated national relevance.
Open for applications from 15th December 2020 to 15th January 2021 at 5:00pm
Read More
Historic Towns Initiative (HTI)
The HTI 2021 is open for applications from local authorities from 11 December 2020. Closing date is 5th February 2021.
Read More
Community Heritage Scheme
To be announced in March 2021. Stay tuned!
2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme:
Final Round of allocation for the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
- Limerick Feenagh Creation of new town park, including parking for cars and bikes, walkways, public lighting, sensory and butterfly garden. €100,000
- Limerick Glin Interpretive fit out and production of audio visual material for the Interpretive Centre. €90,351
- Limerick Croom The creation of two new cark parks near the Town Centre adjoining the Main Street trading area. €100,000
- Limerick Caherconlish The creation of a safe walking route for the’ Old Creamery’ Looped walk, including safe pedestrian access from Caherconlish National School. €100,000
- Limerick Doon The development of a Community Services and eHub facility, with 8 PC stations, Tea/Coffee Room, Toilets, an Office and Conference Room. €89,550
- Limerick Rathkeale The restoration and conversion of the old Stationhouse building to provide facilities to support the Great Southern Greenway Limerick. €200,000 Limerick
Total €679,901
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023:
Supporting innovations that tackle educational disadvantage in Ireland
COVID-19 is a massive disruption to Ireland’s education system. It exposes already vulnerable people to further educational disadvantage. It widens inequality and makes educational opportunities even harder to reach. Now is the time for swift action.
This is why Rethink Ireland has created the Education Innovation Fund 2020 – 2023. The Fund seeks to improve equal access to education and promote economic empowerment.
We created the Education Fund with the support of the Department of Rural and Community Development (via the Dormant Accounts Fund). We will match funds raised by applicants and we will provide cash grants and a variety of business supports.
Please check out the below link for further details and application process.
Education Innovation Fund 2020-2023 - Rethink Ireland
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects:
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme – The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 9th January:
Numbers: 8, 9, 11, 15.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Marie Ryan (Online), 2. Liam Molan, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Allison Meade (Online), 5. David Harrington.
Next Draw: Saturday 23rd January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,800
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 2nd January :
Winner: Congratulations to Honor Hayes (Online).
Jackpot: €83.00
Next Draw: Saturday 16th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 10th January
Sunday 10th January 2021 – Baptism Of The Lord - Feast
Happy New Year
Fr Breen wishes a Happy New Year to everyone especially Ballylanders people who live far away from home.
Solidarity And Support
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
What A Speech Pope Francis Gave In Yesterday's Homily.
READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN:
*You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity. Being happy is not a fatality of destiny, but an achievement for those who can travel within themselves. To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny's author. It is to cross deserts, yet to be able to find an oasis in the depths of our soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life. Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It's to be able to talk about you. It is having the courage to hear a "no". It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It is to have maturity to be able to say: "I made mistakes". It is to have the courage to say "I am sorry". It is to have the sensitivity to say, "I need you". It is to have the ability to say "I love you". May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness ... That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life. You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculptor serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence. Never give up .... Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.*
(Pope Francis). Happy new year!
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Ballylanders Development Association AGM:
The Ballylanders Development Association AGM will take place via Zoom on this Thursday 7th January 2021 at 8pm. Anyone wishing to attend, please send your name and email address to 086 8152406.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
PUP Payment Update!
- A person who makes a new application for PUP in the period from the 18th December up to and including close of business on the 22nd will receive their payment on the 24th of December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP by close of business on Wednesday 23rd December will receive payment on Wednesday 30th December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP by close of business on Thursday 24th December will receive a payment on Thursday 31st December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP on any date from the 25th to close of business on 31st of December will be paid on the normal PUP payment date of Tuesday the 5th of January.
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme – The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet.
The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over.
The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December.
The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.”
Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness.
The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings.
He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Limerick Groups Get RTÉ Does Comic Relief Boost For Lifeline Services Statement By The Community Foundation For Ireland:
Limerick community and voluntary groups are receiving over €211,000 in funding from money raised during RTÉ Does Comic Relief in a major round of grants to support under-pressure lifeline services.
The money is being distributed through The Community Foundation for Ireland which has provided over €60 million to communities during the past 20-years.
Projects supported range from mental health and awareness for young people, families coping with grief, child autism services, support for those in abusive and violent homes and many others. In total services in Limerick will be receiving 39 grants.
Announcing the grants Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Ireland said:
“Today we recognise the groups who have provided protection, support and in many cases a lifeline to people throughout Limerick during 2020. The money is the result of the huge generosity of TV viewers, private and corporate donations as well as match funding from Government.
All elements of this partnership came together to make this a truly unique event in a time like none of us have had to face before.
The grants will be used by communities in Limerick to ensure that over-stretched services can continue through newly purchased technology, both hardware and software and supports to ensure their vital work can be carried out safely. Some projects have been fortunate enough to receive grants for differing areas of their work.”
Deirdre O'Kane, Steering Group, Comic Relief in Ireland, added "It's wonderful to be at the point whereby the funds raised will now have a tangible positive impact on communities, groups and charities across the country. It's been an incredibly tough year for so many and we hope that these funds will now help to ease some of the burden."
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien in welcoming the funding said “the grants allocated through RTE Does Comic Relief have been made possible through the generosity of viewers, and donors, which the Government has also strongly supported. I congratulate the Community Foundation for their immense efforts in administering the funds. The range of organisations and people being supported is vital to assisting communities during these unprecedented times”.
NOTE: Some Limerick Organisations have received Multiple Grants in different categories – so will be listed several times, as The Community Foundation for Ireland issues each grant individually.
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· CARI Foundation County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,871.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group County Limerick €10,000.00
· Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland County Limerick €10,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €5,000.00
· Children's Grief Organisation County Limerick €4,126.36
· Hospital Family Resource Centre Ltd. County Limerick €2,641.00
· GOPSHH Ireland CLG County Limerick €5,000.00
· Total Familes Support CLG. County Limerick €2,925.00
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Midwest Simon Community County Limerick €8,000.00
· Northside Family Resource Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €9,350.00
· Probation and Linkage Limerick Scheme (PALLS)County Limerick €5,000.00
· The Haven Hub County Limerick €3,000.00
· Narrative 4 CLG County Limerick €2,925.00
· Northstar Family Support Project County Limerick €1,950.00
· Limerick City Community Development Project County Limerick €10,000.00
· Southill Family Resource Centre County Limerick €1,950.00
· Adare Recreation & Community Complex CLG t/a Manor Fields Adare
County Limerick €2,925.00
· Cliona'S Foundation County Limerick €5,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €4,550.00
· Coolfree Kids County Limerick €1,253.85
· County Limerick and North Cork Transport Group CLG t/a Local Link Limerick
Clare County Limerick €9,600.00
· St Gabriel's School And Centre, Limerick County Limerick €15,000.00
· St Gabriel's School & Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,000.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Learning Hub Limerick County Limerick €3,500.00
· Children's Grief Centre County Limerick €4,997.00
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Murroe Community Council (MCC) County Limerick €2,869.87
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Limerick Autism group County Limerick €3,000.00
Contact: Jerry O’Connor 087 383 9656
RTÉ Does Comic Relief
1.4 million people tuned in to RTE Does Comic Relief on 26th June 2020 for what was a jam-packed night of comedy, heart-warming moments and entertainment. Viewership reached its peak at 9:40pm with 638,000 people tuning in, while donations peaked between 10pm and 11pm, with almost €11,000 coming in per minute during this time.
The marathon four hour show which was a celebration of Irish creative talent was a massive hit with international audiences. It was watched on RTE Player in over 100 countries including Egypt, Thailand and Venezuela. RTE Does Comic Relief clips on RTE Player attracted almost 500,000 streams. Over on RTEs social platforms, #RTEComicRelief videos generated 2.5million views across all RTEs channels on Facebook, with Hozier, The Derry Girls and Jam Media's animation of Christy Moore's The Voyage being popular amongst users.
The Community Foundation for Ireland
For 20-years The Community Foundation for Ireland and its partners have been promoting equality for all in thriving communities. We respond to Ireland’s complex needs by building deep relationships with non-profit organisations working at the coal face. We have been providing grants since 2000 and have provided over €60 million to communities. We have a dedicated and committed staff; they have extensive experience of grant-making from working with over 5,000 non-profit organisations at a national, regional and local level throughout Ireland and overseas. With over 1,800 community foundations globally, the community foundation model is proven and effective model for social change.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Wedneday 23rd December:
Winner: Congratulations to Billy Lane
Jackpot: €280.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Sunday 27th December:
Numbers: 1, 17, 23, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Nora O’Donnell (online), 2. Mikey Cleary,
3. Mairead Hayes, 4. Mary Byrnes (online).
5. Catriona and Nora Sheehy.
Next Draw: Saturday 9th January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,600
Ballylanders Ladies Football - Christmas Special -‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 19th December :
There were 3 winners of €450.00 each as follows:
Winner: Congratulations to William Meade.
Jackpot: €450.00
Winner: Congratulations to Ger and Tara Ahern.
Jackpot: €450.00
Winner: Congratulations to Geraldine O’Dwyer.
Jackpot: €450.00
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 2nd January :
Winner: Congratulations to Honor Hayes (online).
Jackpot: €83.00
Next Draw: Saturday 16th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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Happy New Year
Fr Breen wishes a Happy New Year to everyone especially Ballylanders people who live far away from home.
Solidarity And Support
Now more than ever we need to offer each other mutual support. We are all depending on each other to take measures to avoid spreading the virus. The Pope calls it a culture of care. The goal of each day must be to offer support where we can. Most people are finding this lockdown more difficult than previous ones. A word of encouragement and a kind deed would help a lot
What A Speech Pope Francis Gave In Yesterday's Homily.
READ IT AGAIN AND AGAIN:
*You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can stop it from going bust. Many appreciate you, admire you and love you. Remember that to be happy is not to have a sky without a storm, a road without accidents, work without fatigue, relationships without disappointments. To be happy is to find strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, security in the stage of fear, love in discord. It is not only to enjoy the smile, but also to reflect on the sadness. It is not only to celebrate the successes, but to learn lessons from the failures. It is not only to feel happy with the applause, but to be happy in anonymity. Being happy is not a fatality of destiny, but an achievement for those who can travel within themselves. To be happy is to stop feeling like a victim and become your destiny's author. It is to cross deserts, yet to be able to find an oasis in the depths of our soul. It is to thank God for every morning, for the miracle of life. Being happy is not being afraid of your own feelings. It's to be able to talk about you. It is having the courage to hear a "no". It is confidence in the face of criticism, even when unjustified. It is to kiss your children, pamper your parents, to live poetic moments with friends, even when they hurt us. To be happy is to let live the creature that lives in each of us, free, joyful and simple. It is to have maturity to be able to say: "I made mistakes". It is to have the courage to say "I am sorry". It is to have the sensitivity to say, "I need you". It is to have the ability to say "I love you". May your life become a garden of opportunities for happiness ... That in spring may it be a lover of joy. In winter a lover of wisdom. And when you make a mistake, start all over again. For only then will you be in love with life. You will find that to be happy is not to have a perfect life. But use the tears to irrigate tolerance. Use your losses to train patience. Use your mistakes to sculptor serenity. Use pain to plaster pleasure. Use obstacles to open windows of intelligence. Never give up .... Never give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness, for life is an incredible show.*
(Pope Francis). Happy new year!
10am Sunday Mass On Facebook:
10am Mass on Sunday will be available on Facebook.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Ballylanders Development Association AGM:
The Ballylanders Development Association AGM will take place via Zoom on this Thursday 7th January 2021 at 8pm. Anyone wishing to attend, please send your name and email address to 086 8152406.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. With the new Level 5 Coronavirus Covid 19 Lockdown we will be doing the Newsletter on Tuesdays until the Lockdown is over. So if you could have everything in by Tuesday mornings please. Thank you.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
PUP Payment Update!
- A person who makes a new application for PUP in the period from the 18th December up to and including close of business on the 22nd will receive their payment on the 24th of December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP by close of business on Wednesday 23rd December will receive payment on Wednesday 30th December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP by close of business on Thursday 24th December will receive a payment on Thursday 31st December.
- A person who makes a new application for PUP on any date from the 25th to close of business on 31st of December will be paid on the normal PUP payment date of Tuesday the 5th of January.
Minister Ryan Announces €28 million Government Funding Call for Community Energy Projects
DECC And SEAI To Support More Communities Through Increased Funding Announced In Budget 2021
18th December 2020: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan T.D., has launched a €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland. The Community Energy Grants Scheme is funded under the National Retrofit Programme and is now open for applications. It offers grant support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout the country. The Scheme supports substantial investment in energy upgrades to homes, community and commercial buildings. This includes rented properties, businesses, sports and community facilities, public sector buildings and schools. The successful communities will have warmer and healthier buildings, lower energy bills and reduced harmful CO2 emissions. There are also significant employment and competitiveness benefits locally and nationally.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are administering the new scheme, which is an enhanced version of the previous Better Energy Communities Scheme. This support follows on from previous supports to 430 community projects already which are generating €70 million in annual energy savings. Projects like the Collinstown Park School project linked renewable energy and environmental education to achieve its sustainability goals. They reduced their lighting costs by an incredible 90% and secured 50% funding for their project from SEAI. The Birches Alzheimer centre in Dundalk also participated in the Communities scheme to obtain energy efficiency upgrades to keep dementia patients warmer, especially during the winter. Energy upgrades included attic, roof and cavity wall insulation. They also installed an air-to-water heat pump system, and a solar PV system.
This new scheme has a larger budget, will accommodate larger project and now offers enhanced support for upgrade of rented properties. Applicants will also benefit from a shorter evaluation time and a significantly longer time in which to carry out the projects.
Minister Ryan said “I am delighted to announce that our new community energy grants are open for applications. The increased budget for the Scheme and other improvements will enable delivery of larger projects and more wide-scale benefits. By shortening the evaluation period and lengthening the works window, this scheme (and its sister scheme – The One Stop Shop Development Scheme which opened for applications in September), will help make the retrofit sector the year round industry we intend it to be. Besides the very real benefits in the homes and communities for people all over Ireland, this scheme will help grow the market and create high quality sustainable jobs in the retrofit and energy service sector. This sector has a bright future for good quality careers for decades to come”.
William Walsh, CEO of SEAI said, "Communities are central to achieving climate action across our society. SEAI is working with hundreds of energy communities across the country, providing them with the knowledge, structure and Government supports to complete their own ambitious low carbon journey. Already, almost 19,000 homes and 2,900 public, community and commercial buildings have been upgraded making them warmer, healthier and more efficient. The achievements of these communities can be replicated, drawing even more participants into Ireland's clean energy transition."
More information on the community grants is available from SEAI at https://www.seai.ie/grants/community-grants/
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet.
The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over.
The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December.
The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.”
Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness.
The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings.
He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Limerick Groups Get RTÉ Does Comic Relief Boost For Lifeline Services Statement By The Community Foundation For Ireland:
Limerick community and voluntary groups are receiving over €211,000 in funding from money raised during RTÉ Does Comic Relief in a major round of grants to support under-pressure lifeline services.
The money is being distributed through The Community Foundation for Ireland which has provided over €60 million to communities during the past 20-years.
Projects supported range from mental health and awareness for young people, families coping with grief, child autism services, support for those in abusive and violent homes and many others. In total services in Limerick will be receiving 39 grants.
Announcing the grants Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Ireland said:
“Today we recognise the groups who have provided protection, support and in many cases a lifeline to people throughout Limerick during 2020. The money is the result of the huge generosity of TV viewers, private and corporate donations as well as match funding from Government.
All elements of this partnership came together to make this a truly unique event in a time like none of us have had to face before.
The grants will be used by communities in Limerick to ensure that over-stretched services can continue through newly purchased technology, both hardware and software and supports to ensure their vital work can be carried out safely. Some projects have been fortunate enough to receive grants for differing areas of their work.”
Deirdre O'Kane, Steering Group, Comic Relief in Ireland, added "It's wonderful to be at the point whereby the funds raised will now have a tangible positive impact on communities, groups and charities across the country. It's been an incredibly tough year for so many and we hope that these funds will now help to ease some of the burden."
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien in welcoming the funding said “the grants allocated through RTE Does Comic Relief have been made possible through the generosity of viewers, and donors, which the Government has also strongly supported. I congratulate the Community Foundation for their immense efforts in administering the funds. The range of organisations and people being supported is vital to assisting communities during these unprecedented times”.
NOTE: Some Limerick Organisations have received Multiple Grants in different categories – so will be listed several times, as The Community Foundation for Ireland issues each grant individually.
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· CARI Foundation County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,871.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group County Limerick €10,000.00
· Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland County Limerick €10,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €5,000.00
· Children's Grief Organisation County Limerick €4,126.36
· Hospital Family Resource Centre Ltd. County Limerick €2,641.00
· GOPSHH Ireland CLG County Limerick €5,000.00
· Total Familes Support CLG. County Limerick €2,925.00
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Midwest Simon Community County Limerick €8,000.00
· Northside Family Resource Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €9,350.00
· Probation and Linkage Limerick Scheme (PALLS)County Limerick €5,000.00
· The Haven Hub County Limerick €3,000.00
· Narrative 4 CLG County Limerick €2,925.00
· Northstar Family Support Project County Limerick €1,950.00
· Limerick City Community Development Project County Limerick €10,000.00
· Southill Family Resource Centre County Limerick €1,950.00
· Adare Recreation & Community Complex CLG t/a Manor Fields Adare
County Limerick €2,925.00
· Cliona'S Foundation County Limerick €5,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €4,550.00
· Coolfree Kids County Limerick €1,253.85
· County Limerick and North Cork Transport Group CLG t/a Local Link Limerick
Clare County Limerick €9,600.00
· St Gabriel's School And Centre, Limerick County Limerick €15,000.00
· St Gabriel's School & Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,000.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Learning Hub Limerick County Limerick €3,500.00
· Children's Grief Centre County Limerick €4,997.00
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Murroe Community Council (MCC) County Limerick €2,869.87
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Limerick Autism group County Limerick €3,000.00
Contact: Jerry O’Connor 087 383 9656
RTÉ Does Comic Relief
1.4 million people tuned in to RTE Does Comic Relief on 26th June 2020 for what was a jam-packed night of comedy, heart-warming moments and entertainment. Viewership reached its peak at 9:40pm with 638,000 people tuning in, while donations peaked between 10pm and 11pm, with almost €11,000 coming in per minute during this time.
The marathon four hour show which was a celebration of Irish creative talent was a massive hit with international audiences. It was watched on RTE Player in over 100 countries including Egypt, Thailand and Venezuela. RTE Does Comic Relief clips on RTE Player attracted almost 500,000 streams. Over on RTEs social platforms, #RTEComicRelief videos generated 2.5million views across all RTEs channels on Facebook, with Hozier, The Derry Girls and Jam Media's animation of Christy Moore's The Voyage being popular amongst users.
The Community Foundation for Ireland
For 20-years The Community Foundation for Ireland and its partners have been promoting equality for all in thriving communities. We respond to Ireland’s complex needs by building deep relationships with non-profit organisations working at the coal face. We have been providing grants since 2000 and have provided over €60 million to communities. We have a dedicated and committed staff; they have extensive experience of grant-making from working with over 5,000 non-profit organisations at a national, regional and local level throughout Ireland and overseas. With over 1,800 community foundations globally, the community foundation model is proven and effective model for social change.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Wedneday 23rd December:
Winner: Congratulations to Billy Lane
Jackpot: €280.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Sunday 27th December:
Numbers: 1, 17, 23, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Nora O’Donnell (online), 2. Mikey Cleary,
3. Mairead Hayes, 4. Mary Byrnes (online).
5. Catriona and Nora Sheehy.
Next Draw: Saturday 9th January 2021.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,600
Ballylanders Ladies Football - Christmas Special -‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 19th December :
There were 3 winners of €450.00 each as follows:
Winner: Congratulations to William Meade.
Jackpot: €450.00
Winner: Congratulations to Ger and Tara Ahern.
Jackpot: €450.00
Winner: Congratulations to Geraldine O’Dwyer.
Jackpot: €450.00
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 2nd January :
Winner: Congratulations to Honor Hayes (online).
Jackpot: €83.00
Next Draw: Saturday 16th January 2021.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 20th December
Sunday 20th December 2020 – Fourth Sunday Of Advent
Anniversaries:
Alice Ryan Knocklong Road.
Happy Christmas:
Fr Breen wishes everyone at home and abroad a very happy Christmas. Pope Francis said “we can choose to cultivate kindness. Those who do so become shining stars in the midst of darkness“. Thanks for all who showed kindness to others particularly since March. Please keep all on the front medical line in your thoughts and prayers. Peaceful Christmas to you all.
Christmas Mass Schedule:
We are so pleased to be back celebrating public Masses in the Church. This is the result of a special appeal by the Bishops to the Government. Churches are restricted to a total of 50 attending each Mass, to have more we need to divide the Church into two Pods, our problem is each pod needs a separate entrance and exit, this is not possible in Ballylanders.
Diary of Masses:
On Christmas Eve we will have three Masses at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Christmas Day one Mass at 10am. We have decided against issuing tickets or asking people to book a particular Mass. We do ask you to please consider attending the 3pm or 5pm Mass if at all possible, this will leave the 7pm free for those who are out at work on Christmas Eve. Facebook Mass – The 7pm Mass on Christmas Eve will be broadcast on Facebook as will the Christmas Day Mass at 10am. Happy Christmas to one and all
A Christmas Prayer:
May your family be close and united
As the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
May your home be full of the joy and peace
Which filled the stable at Bethlehem
May St Joseph protect and guide
your family
As he protected and guided his own
May you remain close to Jesus
Each day of the year ahead and
May you be open to Gods will in your life.
Volunteers:
The extra Masses will put us under pressure for Communion Helpers, Stewards, Collectors, the Volunteers who wipe down after each Mass. Please offer your help if you are in a position to do so.
Church Heating:
Our Church is heated on the system of blowing hot air into the building. It is not permitted to have the blowers on during Mass for health reasons. We will have the Church well heated BEFORE Mass and then turn off the blowers at the start of Mass.
Attend Just One Mass:
This year we ask you to attend just one Mass. This will facilitate more people to attend. Our aim is keep everyone safe and facilitate as many as possible, getting one Christmas Mass. Thank you for your help.
Collections:
Thank you for your generous response to the Collections, we had a generous lodgement last week. My thanks again to those who helped to distribute the boxes for 2021.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Advent Season:
Today is the Fourth of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat:
Youth 2000 are having our Christmas Retreat online this year. We would be grateful if you could include it in your bulletins/ social media etc. The Youth 2000 Christmas E-Retreat will take place from the 18th - 20th of December. Registration is now free on www.youth2000.ie I have included our promotional poster in this email which you can share on social media. If you have any questions or would like any more information please let me know. God Bless,
Emma Maloney National Office Administrator. Please consider sponsoring the mission of Youth 2000 so that we can continue to reach out to the youth - https://www.justgiving.com/youth2000-ie Thank you for your support & prayers. Youth 2000 Ireland National Office, Divine Word Missionaries, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 H2Y6 Telephone: 00353 (0) 1 6753690 Email: office@youth2000.ie Website: www.youth2000.ie
Christmas Masses On RTE1 Television:
Christmas Eve Mass December 24th on RTE1 AT 11pm – Midnight Mass (or at 12 Midnight on RTE1+1)
Christmas Day Mass December 25th on RTE1 AT 10am – Mass On Christmas Day (or at 11am on RTE1+1)
Urbi Et Orbi – The Pope’s Meassage and Blessing on RTE1 at 11.45am Christmas Day December 25th (or at 12.45pm on RTE1+1).
The Archbishops Christmas Message on RTE1 Christmas Day December 25th at 12.10pm (or at 1.10pm on RTE1+1).
The Daily Masses continue on the RTE News Channel, Every Morning Monday to Friday at 10.30am.
*Please note that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses and Religious Services will be broadcast on RTE Television and Radio, Radio Maria Ireland, EWTN Television and Radio (Ewtn is available on Sky Satellite Television) (please check listings for details) and Online at www.churchservices.tv
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses and religious services will be broadcast on RTE Television and Radio, Radio Maria Ireland, EWTN Television and Radio (please check listings for details) and Online at www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Information On Pope Francis’ Scheduled Telecasts For Christmas 2020:
Please see below information provided by Vatican Television regarding the worldwide telecasts of the public liturgies to be celebrated by Pope Francis during Christmas 2020:
Celebration:
Christmas Eve, 24 December 2020: Midnight Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. Celebration time 18.25 – 20.00 approximately, UTC/GMT (EWTN on Sky TV)
Christmas Day, 25 December 2020: Christmas Message and Blessing “Urbi et Orbi” of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. Celebration time 11.00 – 11.25 approximately UTC/GMT (RTE1 may be showing at 11.45 am check times on Christmas Day).
Satellite distribution:
Africa: Eutelsat 5 West A (ex AB3) @ 355° E Americhe: SES-6 @ 319.5° E
Asia: Asiasat 5 @ 100.5° E Europa: Eutelsat 7A @ 7° E
US Domestic: Galaxy @ Audio commentaries offered by Vatican Radio in English, Spanish, and French on satellite audio channels.
For Catholic Television Outlets:
Europa: Eutelsat Hotbird 13B (HD) @ 13° E Americhe: Hispasat 1E @ 30° W
Audio commentaries in other languages provided by Vatican Radio via audio over IP connection (AOIP). Availability is limited and requests should be addressed to the International Relations Office of the Dicastry for Communication relint@spc.va (tel. +39 06 698 45711), which will assign them on a first come, first served basis.
Contacts:
Coordination of World Telecasts VaticanTelevision Center Email: worldtelecast@spc.va Web: Christmas 2020
Tel: +39 06 698 45710
Satellite Distribution Eurovision World Feed Desk Email: romeprod@eurovision.net Web: www.eurovision.net/wf/worldfeeds.php Tel: +41 22 717 2822 Fax: +41 22 747 4822
Audio Commentaries International Relations Office Email: relint@spc.va tel. +39 06 698 45711
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Ballylanders Post Office Christmas Holidays:
The Post Office will Close at 1pm on Christmas Eve Thursday the 24th December and will Re-Open on Wednesday 30th December and Thursday 31st December for normal business hours. The Post Office will be Closed on New Year’s Day Friday January 1st and Closed Saturday January 2nd. Re-opening Monday 4th January 2021 with normal business hours. Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Ballylanders Development Association AGM:
The Ballylanders Development Association AGM will take place via Zoom on Thursday 7th January 2021 at 8pm. Anyone wishing to attend, please send your name and email address to 086 8152406.
Jumbo Christmas Drive In Bingo's At T.O Park:
SUNDAY DECEMBER 20TH 2.30PM SHARP
ST STEPHEN'S DAY DECEMBER 26th 2.30PM SHARP
SUNDAY JANUARY 3rd 2.30PM SHARP
Big Money & Big Prizes for each session. Yes we are back in style for a while and god is always good. Happy Christmas from all at 'The Park’. For further details contact T.O on 086 - 8272761 or Declan 086 - 4005727. T.O Park, Labbamologga, Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork. Eircode V35 E895. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Winter Solstice Walk – Glenbrohane:
The Winter Solstice Walk from Glenbrohane Church will take place on Monday 21st December 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. To book your slot, please contact, Morgan Murphy at (087) 6489237 also stroll through the Glen with Bridget at 7.30pm. Bucket collection for Rise4Daithí. Please wear appropriate clothing. (Guidelines from HSE/Government to be adhered to at all times). Glenbrohane Community Association. Wishing you all, a Merry Christmas, stay safe and well.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. The Final Newsletter of 2020 is this week ending 20th December 2020. There will not be any Newsletter for weeks ending 27th December 2020 or for 3rd January 2021. The Newsletter will return in January 2021, again on the week ending 10th January 2021. The Ballylanders Newsletter Office is now Closed for Christmas Holidays and will Re-open on Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 10am. Wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year for 2021.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet.
The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over.
The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December.
The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.”
Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness.
The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings.
He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Limerick Groups Get RTÉ Does Comic Relief Boost For Lifeline Services Statement By The Community Foundation For Ireland:
Limerick community and voluntary groups are receiving over €211,000 in funding from money raised during RTÉ Does Comic Relief in a major round of grants to support under-pressure lifeline services.
The money is being distributed through The Community Foundation for Ireland which has provided over €60 million to communities during the past 20-years.
Projects supported range from mental health and awareness for young people, families coping with grief, child autism services, support for those in abusive and violent homes and many others. In total services in Limerick will be receiving 39 grants.
Announcing the grants Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Ireland said:
“Today we recognise the groups who have provided protection, support and in many cases a lifeline to people throughout Limerick during 2020. The money is the result of the huge generosity of TV viewers, private and corporate donations as well as match funding from Government.
All elements of this partnership came together to make this a truly unique event in a time like none of us have had to face before.
The grants will be used by communities in Limerick to ensure that over-stretched services can continue through newly purchased technology, both hardware and software and supports to ensure their vital work can be carried out safely. Some projects have been fortunate enough to receive grants for differing areas of their work.”
Deirdre O'Kane, Steering Group, Comic Relief in Ireland, added "It's wonderful to be at the point whereby the funds raised will now have a tangible positive impact on communities, groups and charities across the country. It's been an incredibly tough year for so many and we hope that these funds will now help to ease some of the burden."
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien in welcoming the funding said “the grants allocated through RTE Does Comic Relief have been made possible through the generosity of viewers, and donors, which the Government has also strongly supported. I congratulate the Community Foundation for their immense efforts in administering the funds. The range of organisations and people being supported is vital to assisting communities during these unprecedented times”.
NOTE: Some Limerick Organisations have received Multiple Grants in different categories – so will be listed several times, as The Community Foundation for Ireland issues each grant individually.
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· CARI Foundation County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,871.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group County Limerick €10,000.00
· Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland County Limerick €10,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €5,000.00
· Children's Grief Organisation County Limerick €4,126.36
· Hospital Family Resource Centre Ltd. County Limerick €2,641.00
· GOPSHH Ireland CLG County Limerick €5,000.00
· Total Familes Support CLG. County Limerick €2,925.00
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Midwest Simon Community County Limerick €8,000.00
· Northside Family Resource Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €9,350.00
· Probation and Linkage Limerick Scheme (PALLS)County Limerick €5,000.00
· The Haven Hub County Limerick €3,000.00
· Narrative 4 CLG County Limerick €2,925.00
· Northstar Family Support Project County Limerick €1,950.00
· Limerick City Community Development Project County Limerick €10,000.00
· Southill Family Resource Centre County Limerick €1,950.00
· Adare Recreation & Community Complex CLG t/a Manor Fields Adare
County Limerick €2,925.00
· Cliona'S Foundation County Limerick €5,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €4,550.00
· Coolfree Kids County Limerick €1,253.85
· County Limerick and North Cork Transport Group CLG t/a Local Link Limerick
Clare County Limerick €9,600.00
· St Gabriel's School And Centre, Limerick County Limerick €15,000.00
· St Gabriel's School & Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,000.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Learning Hub Limerick County Limerick €3,500.00
· Children's Grief Centre County Limerick €4,997.00
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Murroe Community Council (MCC) County Limerick €2,869.87
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Limerick Autism group County Limerick €3,000.00
Contact: Jerry O’Connor 087 383 9656
RTÉ Does Comic Relief
1.4 million people tuned in to RTE Does Comic Relief on 26th June 2020 for what was a jam-packed night of comedy, heart-warming moments and entertainment. Viewership reached its peak at 9:40pm with 638,000 people tuning in, while donations peaked between 10pm and 11pm, with almost €11,000 coming in per minute during this time.
The marathon four hour show which was a celebration of Irish creative talent was a massive hit with international audiences. It was watched on RTE Player in over 100 countries including Egypt, Thailand and Venezuela. RTE Does Comic Relief clips on RTE Player attracted almost 500,000 streams. Over on RTEs social platforms, #RTEComicRelief videos generated 2.5million views across all RTEs channels on Facebook, with Hozier, The Derry Girls and Jam Media's animation of Christy Moore's The Voyage being popular amongst users.
The Community Foundation for Ireland
For 20-years The Community Foundation for Ireland and its partners have been promoting equality for all in thriving communities. We respond to Ireland’s complex needs by building deep relationships with non-profit organisations working at the coal face. We have been providing grants since 2000 and have provided over €60 million to communities. We have a dedicated and committed staff; they have extensive experience of grant-making from working with over 5,000 non-profit organisations at a national, regional and local level throughout Ireland and overseas. With over 1,800 community foundations globally, the community foundation model is proven and effective model for social change.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 12th December:
Numbers: 13, 17, 23, 28.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catherine Frewen (Online), 2. Peg Murphy,
3. Nora Kelly, 4. Ita Moriarty (Online).
5. Niamh and Leanne Lonergan.
Next Draw: Sunday 27th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,400.
Please check the Ballylanders GAA website for the draw results of Sunday 27th December 2020.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 12th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Chris Howard.
Jackpot: €365.00.
Next Draw: Wednesday 23rd December 2020.
Venue: The Hunters Rest.
Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 5th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Pa Scannell.
Jackpot: €158.00.
Next Draw: Christmas Special Spit the Pot takes place on Saturday 19th
December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support. Please check the Ballylanders GAA Ladies Football website for the draw results of Saturday 19th December 2020.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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Anniversaries:
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Happy Christmas:
Fr Breen wishes everyone at home and abroad a very happy Christmas. Pope Francis said “we can choose to cultivate kindness. Those who do so become shining stars in the midst of darkness“. Thanks for all who showed kindness to others particularly since March. Please keep all on the front medical line in your thoughts and prayers. Peaceful Christmas to you all.
Christmas Mass Schedule:
We are so pleased to be back celebrating public Masses in the Church. This is the result of a special appeal by the Bishops to the Government. Churches are restricted to a total of 50 attending each Mass, to have more we need to divide the Church into two Pods, our problem is each pod needs a separate entrance and exit, this is not possible in Ballylanders.
Diary of Masses:
On Christmas Eve we will have three Masses at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Christmas Day one Mass at 10am. We have decided against issuing tickets or asking people to book a particular Mass. We do ask you to please consider attending the 3pm or 5pm Mass if at all possible, this will leave the 7pm free for those who are out at work on Christmas Eve. Facebook Mass – The 7pm Mass on Christmas Eve will be broadcast on Facebook as will the Christmas Day Mass at 10am. Happy Christmas to one and all
A Christmas Prayer:
May your family be close and united
As the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
May your home be full of the joy and peace
Which filled the stable at Bethlehem
May St Joseph protect and guide
your family
As he protected and guided his own
May you remain close to Jesus
Each day of the year ahead and
May you be open to Gods will in your life.
Volunteers:
The extra Masses will put us under pressure for Communion Helpers, Stewards, Collectors, the Volunteers who wipe down after each Mass. Please offer your help if you are in a position to do so.
Church Heating:
Our Church is heated on the system of blowing hot air into the building. It is not permitted to have the blowers on during Mass for health reasons. We will have the Church well heated BEFORE Mass and then turn off the blowers at the start of Mass.
Attend Just One Mass:
This year we ask you to attend just one Mass. This will facilitate more people to attend. Our aim is keep everyone safe and facilitate as many as possible, getting one Christmas Mass. Thank you for your help.
Collections:
Thank you for your generous response to the Collections, we had a generous lodgement last week. My thanks again to those who helped to distribute the boxes for 2021.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Advent Season:
Today is the Fourth of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat:
Youth 2000 are having our Christmas Retreat online this year. We would be grateful if you could include it in your bulletins/ social media etc. The Youth 2000 Christmas E-Retreat will take place from the 18th - 20th of December. Registration is now free on www.youth2000.ie I have included our promotional poster in this email which you can share on social media. If you have any questions or would like any more information please let me know. God Bless,
Emma Maloney National Office Administrator. Please consider sponsoring the mission of Youth 2000 so that we can continue to reach out to the youth - https://www.justgiving.com/youth2000-ie Thank you for your support & prayers. Youth 2000 Ireland National Office, Divine Word Missionaries, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 H2Y6 Telephone: 00353 (0) 1 6753690 Email: office@youth2000.ie Website: www.youth2000.ie
Christmas Masses On RTE1 Television:
Christmas Eve Mass December 24th on RTE1 AT 11pm – Midnight Mass (or at 12 Midnight on RTE1+1)
Christmas Day Mass December 25th on RTE1 AT 10am – Mass On Christmas Day (or at 11am on RTE1+1)
Urbi Et Orbi – The Pope’s Meassage and Blessing on RTE1 at 11.45am Christmas Day December 25th (or at 12.45pm on RTE1+1).
The Archbishops Christmas Message on RTE1 Christmas Day December 25th at 12.10pm (or at 1.10pm on RTE1+1).
The Daily Masses continue on the RTE News Channel, Every Morning Monday to Friday at 10.30am.
*Please note that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses and Religious Services will be broadcast on RTE Television and Radio, Radio Maria Ireland, EWTN Television and Radio (Ewtn is available on Sky Satellite Television) (please check listings for details) and Online at www.churchservices.tv
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses and religious services will be broadcast on RTE Television and Radio, Radio Maria Ireland, EWTN Television and Radio (please check listings for details) and Online at www.churchservices.tv
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Information On Pope Francis’ Scheduled Telecasts For Christmas 2020:
Please see below information provided by Vatican Television regarding the worldwide telecasts of the public liturgies to be celebrated by Pope Francis during Christmas 2020:
Celebration:
Christmas Eve, 24 December 2020: Midnight Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. Celebration time 18.25 – 20.00 approximately, UTC/GMT (EWTN on Sky TV)
Christmas Day, 25 December 2020: Christmas Message and Blessing “Urbi et Orbi” of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. Celebration time 11.00 – 11.25 approximately UTC/GMT (RTE1 may be showing at 11.45 am check times on Christmas Day).
Satellite distribution:
Africa: Eutelsat 5 West A (ex AB3) @ 355° E Americhe: SES-6 @ 319.5° E
Asia: Asiasat 5 @ 100.5° E Europa: Eutelsat 7A @ 7° E
US Domestic: Galaxy @ Audio commentaries offered by Vatican Radio in English, Spanish, and French on satellite audio channels.
For Catholic Television Outlets:
Europa: Eutelsat Hotbird 13B (HD) @ 13° E Americhe: Hispasat 1E @ 30° W
Audio commentaries in other languages provided by Vatican Radio via audio over IP connection (AOIP). Availability is limited and requests should be addressed to the International Relations Office of the Dicastry for Communication relint@spc.va (tel. +39 06 698 45711), which will assign them on a first come, first served basis.
Contacts:
Coordination of World Telecasts VaticanTelevision Center Email: worldtelecast@spc.va Web: Christmas 2020
Tel: +39 06 698 45710
Satellite Distribution Eurovision World Feed Desk Email: romeprod@eurovision.net Web: www.eurovision.net/wf/worldfeeds.php Tel: +41 22 717 2822 Fax: +41 22 747 4822
Audio Commentaries International Relations Office Email: relint@spc.va tel. +39 06 698 45711
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Ballylanders Post Office Christmas Holidays:
The Post Office will Close at 1pm on Christmas Eve Thursday the 24th December and will Re-Open on Wednesday 30th December and Thursday 31st December for normal business hours. The Post Office will be Closed on New Year’s Day Friday January 1st and Closed Saturday January 2nd. Re-opening Monday 4th January 2021 with normal business hours. Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Ballylanders Development Association AGM:
The Ballylanders Development Association AGM will take place via Zoom on Thursday 7th January 2021 at 8pm. Anyone wishing to attend, please send your name and email address to 086 8152406.
Jumbo Christmas Drive In Bingo's At T.O Park:
SUNDAY DECEMBER 20TH 2.30PM SHARP
ST STEPHEN'S DAY DECEMBER 26th 2.30PM SHARP
SUNDAY JANUARY 3rd 2.30PM SHARP
Big Money & Big Prizes for each session. Yes we are back in style for a while and god is always good. Happy Christmas from all at 'The Park’. For further details contact T.O on 086 - 8272761 or Declan 086 - 4005727. T.O Park, Labbamologga, Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork. Eircode V35 E895. MERRY CHRISTMAS
Winter Solstice Walk – Glenbrohane:
The Winter Solstice Walk from Glenbrohane Church will take place on Monday 21st December 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. To book your slot, please contact, Morgan Murphy at (087) 6489237 also stroll through the Glen with Bridget at 7.30pm. Bucket collection for Rise4Daithí. Please wear appropriate clothing. (Guidelines from HSE/Government to be adhered to at all times). Glenbrohane Community Association. Wishing you all, a Merry Christmas, stay safe and well.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. The Final Newsletter of 2020 is this week ending 20th December 2020. There will not be any Newsletter for weeks ending 27th December 2020 or for 3rd January 2021. The Newsletter will return in January 2021, again on the week ending 10th January 2021. The Ballylanders Newsletter Office is now Closed for Christmas Holidays and will Re-open on Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 10am. Wishing you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year for 2021.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020. Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet.
The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over.
The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December.
The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.”
Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness.
The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings.
He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Limerick Groups Get RTÉ Does Comic Relief Boost For Lifeline Services Statement By The Community Foundation For Ireland:
Limerick community and voluntary groups are receiving over €211,000 in funding from money raised during RTÉ Does Comic Relief in a major round of grants to support under-pressure lifeline services.
The money is being distributed through The Community Foundation for Ireland which has provided over €60 million to communities during the past 20-years.
Projects supported range from mental health and awareness for young people, families coping with grief, child autism services, support for those in abusive and violent homes and many others. In total services in Limerick will be receiving 39 grants.
Announcing the grants Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of The Community Foundation for Ireland said:
“Today we recognise the groups who have provided protection, support and in many cases a lifeline to people throughout Limerick during 2020. The money is the result of the huge generosity of TV viewers, private and corporate donations as well as match funding from Government.
All elements of this partnership came together to make this a truly unique event in a time like none of us have had to face before.
The grants will be used by communities in Limerick to ensure that over-stretched services can continue through newly purchased technology, both hardware and software and supports to ensure their vital work can be carried out safely. Some projects have been fortunate enough to receive grants for differing areas of their work.”
Deirdre O'Kane, Steering Group, Comic Relief in Ireland, added "It's wonderful to be at the point whereby the funds raised will now have a tangible positive impact on communities, groups and charities across the country. It's been an incredibly tough year for so many and we hope that these funds will now help to ease some of the burden."
Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien in welcoming the funding said “the grants allocated through RTE Does Comic Relief have been made possible through the generosity of viewers, and donors, which the Government has also strongly supported. I congratulate the Community Foundation for their immense efforts in administering the funds. The range of organisations and people being supported is vital to assisting communities during these unprecedented times”.
NOTE: Some Limerick Organisations have received Multiple Grants in different categories – so will be listed several times, as The Community Foundation for Ireland issues each grant individually.
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· Blue Box Creative Arts Therapy Centre County Limerick €4,990.00
· CARI Foundation County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,871.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group County Limerick €10,000.00
· Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland County Limerick €10,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €5,000.00
· Children's Grief Organisation County Limerick €4,126.36
· Hospital Family Resource Centre Ltd. County Limerick €2,641.00
· GOPSHH Ireland CLG County Limerick €5,000.00
· Total Familes Support CLG. County Limerick €2,925.00
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Midwest Simon Community County Limerick €8,000.00
· Northside Family Resource Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €9,350.00
· Probation and Linkage Limerick Scheme (PALLS)County Limerick €5,000.00
· The Haven Hub County Limerick €3,000.00
· Narrative 4 CLG County Limerick €2,925.00
· Northstar Family Support Project County Limerick €1,950.00
· Limerick City Community Development Project County Limerick €10,000.00
· Southill Family Resource Centre County Limerick €1,950.00
· Adare Recreation & Community Complex CLG t/a Manor Fields Adare
County Limerick €2,925.00
· Cliona'S Foundation County Limerick €5,000.00
· Doras Luimni Development Organisation for Refugees and Asylum
Seekers County Limerick €4,550.00
· Coolfree Kids County Limerick €1,253.85
· County Limerick and North Cork Transport Group CLG t/a Local Link Limerick
Clare County Limerick €9,600.00
· St Gabriel's School And Centre, Limerick County Limerick €15,000.00
· St Gabriel's School & Centre County Limerick €10,000.00
· Adapt Domestic Abuse Services County Limerick €10,000.00
· Community Crisis Response Team County Limerick €2,000.00
· Rape Crisis Midwest County Limerick €5,000.00
· Learning Hub Limerick County Limerick €3,500.00
· Children's Grief Centre County Limerick €4,997.00
· Limerick Mental Health Association LMHA County Limerick €3,000.00
· Murroe Community Council (MCC) County Limerick €2,869.87
· Hope for People with Autism CLG t/a Dóchas County Limerick €3,000.00
· Limerick Autism group County Limerick €3,000.00
Contact: Jerry O’Connor 087 383 9656
RTÉ Does Comic Relief
1.4 million people tuned in to RTE Does Comic Relief on 26th June 2020 for what was a jam-packed night of comedy, heart-warming moments and entertainment. Viewership reached its peak at 9:40pm with 638,000 people tuning in, while donations peaked between 10pm and 11pm, with almost €11,000 coming in per minute during this time.
The marathon four hour show which was a celebration of Irish creative talent was a massive hit with international audiences. It was watched on RTE Player in over 100 countries including Egypt, Thailand and Venezuela. RTE Does Comic Relief clips on RTE Player attracted almost 500,000 streams. Over on RTEs social platforms, #RTEComicRelief videos generated 2.5million views across all RTEs channels on Facebook, with Hozier, The Derry Girls and Jam Media's animation of Christy Moore's The Voyage being popular amongst users.
The Community Foundation for Ireland
For 20-years The Community Foundation for Ireland and its partners have been promoting equality for all in thriving communities. We respond to Ireland’s complex needs by building deep relationships with non-profit organisations working at the coal face. We have been providing grants since 2000 and have provided over €60 million to communities. We have a dedicated and committed staff; they have extensive experience of grant-making from working with over 5,000 non-profit organisations at a national, regional and local level throughout Ireland and overseas. With over 1,800 community foundations globally, the community foundation model is proven and effective model for social change.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 12th December:
Numbers: 13, 17, 23, 28.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catherine Frewen (Online), 2. Peg Murphy,
3. Nora Kelly, 4. Ita Moriarty (Online).
5. Niamh and Leanne Lonergan.
Next Draw: Sunday 27th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,400.
Please check the Ballylanders GAA website for the draw results of Sunday 27th December 2020.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 12th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Chris Howard.
Jackpot: €365.00.
Next Draw: Wednesday 23rd December 2020.
Venue: The Hunters Rest.
Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 5th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Pa Scannell.
Jackpot: €158.00.
Next Draw: Christmas Special Spit the Pot takes place on Saturday 19th
December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support. Please check the Ballylanders GAA Ladies Football website for the draw results of Saturday 19th December 2020.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 13th December
Sunday 13th December 2020 – Third Sunday Of Advent
Anniversaries:
Mary Hanson - Main Street, Mary Ann Hannon - Main Street, Michael Rice - Ballinamona and England, Brendan Hickey - Bog Road, Thomas Kelly – Carraturk.
Recently Deceased – Marianne Gallahagher - R.I.P.:
Glounthane Cork and Ballylanders.
The death has taken place of Marianne Gallagher nee Manahan of Glounthaune and Ballylanders. Marianne was the daughter of that great Irish Revolutionary, Commandant Liam Manahan of Spittle Ballylanders. Manahan is credited with laying the foundation stones of the Irish Revolution in Co. Limerick. He held an inaugural meeting with the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ballylanders at the end of 1913 with a view to setting up a Volunteer Corps. From April 1914 he was responsible for setting up Companies in Ballylanders, Galbally, Anglesboro, Dungrud and Ardpatrick where he was employed as a Creamery manager. He became very influential in laying the foundation stone for the War of Independence in Co. Limerick and Dublin. The late Marianne was very passionate about her father's role and loved making trips to Ballylanders and visiting her old homestead which is now the property of Roul Westbrook. Marianne is survived by her husband Paddy, sons Conor, Cormac, David and daughters Caitriona, Fiona and Lisa. May She Rest In Peace. RIP link. https://rip.ie/death-notice/marianne-gallagher-glounthaune-cork/440557
Christmas Mass Schedule:
We are so pleased to be back celebrating public Masses in the Church. This is the result of a special appeal by the Bishops to the Government. Churches are restricted to a total of 50 attending each Mass, to have more we need to divide the Church into two Pods, our problem is each pod needs a separate entrance and exit, this is not possible in Ballylanders.
Diary of Masses:
On Christmas Eve we will have three Masses at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Christmas Day one Mass at 10am. We have decided against issuing tickets or asking people to book a particular Mass. We do ask you to please consider attending the 3pm or 5pm Mass if at all possible, this will leave the 7pm free for those who are out at work on Christmas Eve.
Volunteers:
The extra Masses will put us under pressure for Communion Helpers, Stewards, Collectors, the Volunteers who wipe down after each Mass. Please offer your help if you are in a position to do so.
Church Heating:
Our Church is heated on the system of blowing hot air into the building. It is not permitted to have the blowers on during Mass for health reasons. We will have the Church well heated BEFORE Mass and then turn off the blowers at the start of Mass.
Attend Just One Mass:
This year we ask you to attend just one Mass. This will facilitate more people to attend. Our aim is keep everyone safe and facilitate as many as possible, getting one Christmas Mass. Thank you for your help.
Collections:
Thank you for your generous response to the Collections, we had a generous lodgement last week. My thanks again to those who helped to distribute the boxes for 2021.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Advent Season:
Today is the Third of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat:
Youth 2000 are having our Christmas Retreat online this year. We would be grateful if you could include it in your bulletins/ social media etc. The Youth 2000 Christmas E-Retreat will take place from the 18th - 20th of December. Registration is now free on www.youth2000.ie I have included our promotional poster in this email which you can share on social media. If you have any questions or would like any more information please let me know. God Bless,
Emma Maloney National Office Administrator. Please consider sponsoring the mission of Youth 2000 so that we can continue to reach out to the youth - https://www.justgiving.com/youth2000-ie Thank you for your support & prayers. Youth 2000 Ireland National Office, Divine Word Missionaries, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 H2Y6 Telephone: 00353 (0) 1 6753690 Email: office@youth2000.ie Website: www.youth2000.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Gaa Club Notes:
On Sunday the 13th of December, Ballylanders GAA club will host the 3rd Annual Bill Fox Memorial Run. During Bill’s lifetime of service to our club he had a 6km path worn from his house in Ballintubber to Frank B. - Dineen Park in Ballylanders. We invite you all to run, walk, cycle 6km for Ballylanders GAA Club and for Marymount Hospice. To comply with COVID19 regulations and social distancing please complete 6km within your own 6km radius. This is something for all the family to take part in together whilst supporting a special cause and remembering one of our club’s giants. We invite you to support John Kiely and the Limerick team on this All Ireland Final day by wearing your Limerick colours. All donations big or small can be made by finding the gofundme link on all our social media platforms or by making a donation to any club official and it will be greatly appreciated. To mark your 6KM, please place a balloon (if you wish) on the club gate in the memory of Bill Fox.
LOTTO
The lotto draw takes place this Saturday night for a jackpot of €5,200. Tickets available from local business or you can play online. If you are looking for a stocking filler for this Christmas why not get a yearly lotto ticket for €50 and make sure you never miss a draw again.
Congratulations to John and Michelle Fox who won the first prize of €10,000 in last month's club Limerick draw, a fantastic early Christmas present and well deserved. Everyone in Ballylanders Gaa wants to wish John Kiely and the Limerick Senior hurling team the very best of luck this Sunday in the All Ireland final, it would be a magical way to round off a very difficult year for all the county.
Jumbo Christmas Drive in Bingo’s At T.O. PARK:
Sunday December 20th 2.30pm Sharp, St. Stephen’s Day 26th 2.30pm Sharp, Sunday January 3rd 2.30pm Sharp. Big Money and Big Prizes for each session. Yes we are back in style for a while and God is always good. Happy Christmas from all at ‘The Park’. For further details contact T.O. on (086) 8272761 or Declan (086) 4005727. T.O. Park Labbamologga, Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork. Eircode V35 E895.
Winter Solstice Walk – Glenbrohane:
The winter solstice walk from Glenbrohane Church will take place on Monday 21st December 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. To book your slot, please contact, Morgan Murphy at (087) 6489237 also stroll through the Glen with Bridget at 7.30pm. Bucket collection for Rise4Daithí. Wishing you all, a Merry Christmas, stay safe and well.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. The Final Newsletter of 2020 will be for next week ending 20th December 2020. Please have everything in by 10am on Thursday 17th December. The Newsletter will return in January 2021, again on the week ending 10th January 2021.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet. The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over. The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December. The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.” Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness. The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings. He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 5th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Pa Scannell.
Jackpot: €158.00.
Next Draw: Christmas Special Spit the Pot takes place on Saturday 19th
December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 28th November:
Numbers: 1, 3, 8, 13.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Jean and Joe Fox, 2. William Buckley,
3. Catriona Walsh (Online), 4. Sean and Paddy Meade
5. Shane Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 12th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,200.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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Anniversaries:
Mary Hanson - Main Street, Mary Ann Hannon - Main Street, Michael Rice - Ballinamona and England, Brendan Hickey - Bog Road, Thomas Kelly – Carraturk.
Recently Deceased – Marianne Gallahagher - R.I.P.:
Glounthane Cork and Ballylanders.
The death has taken place of Marianne Gallagher nee Manahan of Glounthaune and Ballylanders. Marianne was the daughter of that great Irish Revolutionary, Commandant Liam Manahan of Spittle Ballylanders. Manahan is credited with laying the foundation stones of the Irish Revolution in Co. Limerick. He held an inaugural meeting with the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ballylanders at the end of 1913 with a view to setting up a Volunteer Corps. From April 1914 he was responsible for setting up Companies in Ballylanders, Galbally, Anglesboro, Dungrud and Ardpatrick where he was employed as a Creamery manager. He became very influential in laying the foundation stone for the War of Independence in Co. Limerick and Dublin. The late Marianne was very passionate about her father's role and loved making trips to Ballylanders and visiting her old homestead which is now the property of Roul Westbrook. Marianne is survived by her husband Paddy, sons Conor, Cormac, David and daughters Caitriona, Fiona and Lisa. May She Rest In Peace. RIP link. https://rip.ie/death-notice/marianne-gallagher-glounthaune-cork/440557
Christmas Mass Schedule:
We are so pleased to be back celebrating public Masses in the Church. This is the result of a special appeal by the Bishops to the Government. Churches are restricted to a total of 50 attending each Mass, to have more we need to divide the Church into two Pods, our problem is each pod needs a separate entrance and exit, this is not possible in Ballylanders.
Diary of Masses:
On Christmas Eve we will have three Masses at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Christmas Day one Mass at 10am. We have decided against issuing tickets or asking people to book a particular Mass. We do ask you to please consider attending the 3pm or 5pm Mass if at all possible, this will leave the 7pm free for those who are out at work on Christmas Eve.
Volunteers:
The extra Masses will put us under pressure for Communion Helpers, Stewards, Collectors, the Volunteers who wipe down after each Mass. Please offer your help if you are in a position to do so.
Church Heating:
Our Church is heated on the system of blowing hot air into the building. It is not permitted to have the blowers on during Mass for health reasons. We will have the Church well heated BEFORE Mass and then turn off the blowers at the start of Mass.
Attend Just One Mass:
This year we ask you to attend just one Mass. This will facilitate more people to attend. Our aim is keep everyone safe and facilitate as many as possible, getting one Christmas Mass. Thank you for your help.
Collections:
Thank you for your generous response to the Collections, we had a generous lodgement last week. My thanks again to those who helped to distribute the boxes for 2021.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Advent Season:
Today is the Third of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat:
Youth 2000 are having our Christmas Retreat online this year. We would be grateful if you could include it in your bulletins/ social media etc. The Youth 2000 Christmas E-Retreat will take place from the 18th - 20th of December. Registration is now free on www.youth2000.ie I have included our promotional poster in this email which you can share on social media. If you have any questions or would like any more information please let me know. God Bless,
Emma Maloney National Office Administrator. Please consider sponsoring the mission of Youth 2000 so that we can continue to reach out to the youth - https://www.justgiving.com/youth2000-ie Thank you for your support & prayers. Youth 2000 Ireland National Office, Divine Word Missionaries, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W23 H2Y6 Telephone: 00353 (0) 1 6753690 Email: office@youth2000.ie Website: www.youth2000.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
Radio Maria Ireland is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Gaa Club Notes:
On Sunday the 13th of December, Ballylanders GAA club will host the 3rd Annual Bill Fox Memorial Run. During Bill’s lifetime of service to our club he had a 6km path worn from his house in Ballintubber to Frank B. - Dineen Park in Ballylanders. We invite you all to run, walk, cycle 6km for Ballylanders GAA Club and for Marymount Hospice. To comply with COVID19 regulations and social distancing please complete 6km within your own 6km radius. This is something for all the family to take part in together whilst supporting a special cause and remembering one of our club’s giants. We invite you to support John Kiely and the Limerick team on this All Ireland Final day by wearing your Limerick colours. All donations big or small can be made by finding the gofundme link on all our social media platforms or by making a donation to any club official and it will be greatly appreciated. To mark your 6KM, please place a balloon (if you wish) on the club gate in the memory of Bill Fox.
LOTTO
The lotto draw takes place this Saturday night for a jackpot of €5,200. Tickets available from local business or you can play online. If you are looking for a stocking filler for this Christmas why not get a yearly lotto ticket for €50 and make sure you never miss a draw again.
Congratulations to John and Michelle Fox who won the first prize of €10,000 in last month's club Limerick draw, a fantastic early Christmas present and well deserved. Everyone in Ballylanders Gaa wants to wish John Kiely and the Limerick Senior hurling team the very best of luck this Sunday in the All Ireland final, it would be a magical way to round off a very difficult year for all the county.
Jumbo Christmas Drive in Bingo’s At T.O. PARK:
Sunday December 20th 2.30pm Sharp, St. Stephen’s Day 26th 2.30pm Sharp, Sunday January 3rd 2.30pm Sharp. Big Money and Big Prizes for each session. Yes we are back in style for a while and God is always good. Happy Christmas from all at ‘The Park’. For further details contact T.O. on (086) 8272761 or Declan (086) 4005727. T.O. Park Labbamologga, Knockanevin, Kilmallock, Co. Cork. Eircode V35 E895.
Winter Solstice Walk – Glenbrohane:
The winter solstice walk from Glenbrohane Church will take place on Monday 21st December 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. To book your slot, please contact, Morgan Murphy at (087) 6489237 also stroll through the Glen with Bridget at 7.30pm. Bucket collection for Rise4Daithí. Wishing you all, a Merry Christmas, stay safe and well.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. The Final Newsletter of 2020 will be for next week ending 20th December 2020. Please have everything in by 10am on Thursday 17th December. The Newsletter will return in January 2021, again on the week ending 10th January 2021.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Minister For Health Announces The Allocation Strategy For COVID-19 Vaccines:
Press Release Tuesday 8 December 2020
Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has today announced the allocation strategy for COVID-19 vaccines, following sign-off from Cabinet. The strategy prioritises those over the age of 65 living in long-term care facilities, frontline healthcare workers who are in direct patient contact and those aged 70 and over. The Minister also announced that there should be no barrier to people accessing a vaccine, and therefore the vaccine programme will be available free of charge to everyone in Ireland. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy was based on a Department of Health and National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) paper. It sets out a provisional priority list of groups for vaccination once a safe and effective vaccine(s) has received authorisation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This paper was endorsed by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) on 3 December. The Minister for Health said: “Recent news from vaccine developers are a beacon of hope after a very difficult year. Vaccination is a hugely effective intervention for saving lives and promoting good health. Of course, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is our absolute priority and any COVID-19 vaccine administered in Ireland will have to be authorised by the European Medicines Agency. While we await news on whether these vaccines comply with all of the EMA’s requirements of quality, safety and efficacy, the Government has been working ahead on plans for the roll-out of vaccines.”
“A key part of the roll-out will be ensuring that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 receive vaccinations first. Given the country’s experience with COVID-19 to date and the risks that vulnerable people and those in frontline roles in the health and social care services continue to face, it is only right that they are prioritised in the allocation of vaccines. The government has followed the advice from our leading medical experts.” Though Ireland has secured large number of doses of candidate vaccines, the initial availability will be limited if authorised for use, therefore a prioritisation strategy had to be developed. The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy prioritises groups based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current distinctive characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and what is currently known about the candidate vaccines. The Strategy will evolve and adapt with more detailed information on the vaccines and their effectiveness. The Minister advised that the continued adherence to public health measures is critical to keeping the disease at bay. We will still need to protect each other by continuing to wash our hands, cover our sneezes, avoid crowded places, physically distance, and wear face coverings. He said: “While some may be tempted to let their guards down now that there are vaccines on the horizon, it is crucially important to continue to follow the public health guidance. COVID-19 is still a deadly disease. Through so much hard work and sacrifice, we now have the lowest 14-day incidence rate of COVID-19 in the EU. We are in a good position, and we want to keep it like that. Please remember that every single contact counts.”
· The COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy is available to read in full here.
· The planning and implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, if/when a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, is being undertaken as a matter of urgency.
· The Allocation Framework was developed to consider how to prioritise different groups. It is based on (1) ethical principles and (2) epidemiological considerations, and takes account of the current and evolving understanding of distinctive characteristics of COVID-19 disease, its modes of transmission, the groups and individuals most susceptible to infection and the characteristics of the candidate vaccines.
· The Allocation Framework combines ethical principles as well as equitable access with prioritisation for those most in need.
· Four core ethical principles, namely, the moral equality of all people, minimisation of harm, fairness, and reciprocity provide a guide for prioritisation for vaccination.
· This is a first iteration of the allocation strategy; it will be adapted as more data and evidence emerges over time on vaccine effectiveness and the epidemiology of the disease. Scientists and clinicians will continue to play a key role in determining the ongoing evolution of vaccine prioritisation to ensure their optimum use from a public health perspective.
· The Government is committed to the timely implementation of a COVID-19 immunisation programme, as soon as one or more vaccines in the EU portfolio are approved for use. In this regard, a cross-Government High-Level Taskforce has been established to support and oversee the development and implementation of the programme.
· The overall Strategy and Implementation Plan under development through the High-Level Taskforce will be brought by the Minister for Health for consideration of Government shortly.
· The current companies that Advanced Purchase Agreements (APAs) have been entered into with are:
Pfizer/BioNtech
2.3m
AstraZeneca/OU
3.3m
Janssen J&J
2.2m
CureVac
To be confirmed
Moderna
0.88m
Provisional Vaccine Allocation Groups
Group
Rationale
Ethical Principles
Adults aged ≥65 years who are residents of long-term care facilities. Consider offering vaccination to all residents and staff on site.
At greatest risk of severe illness and death.
In Ireland, in the first wave of COVID-19, 56% of deaths occurred in this setting.
In line with the principle of minimising harm, vaccination of this group would protect those at greatest risk of a poor outcome from infection. It adheres to the principle of moral equality and the principle of fairness in recognising the disproportionate burden this group has carried.
Frontline healthcare workers (HCWs)* in direct patient contact roles or who risk exposure to bodily fluids or aerosols and those providing services essential to the vaccination programme.
At very high or high risk of exposure and/or transmission. In the first wave over 30% cases were in healthcare workers.
The principle of minimising harm is realised, as benefit will accrue to healthcare workers and the patients they care for, producing a multiplier effect. Society also has a reciprocity-based duty to protect those who bear additional risks to safeguard the welfare of others.
Aged 70 and older in the following order:
85 and older
80-84
75-79
70-74
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
The principle of minimising harm, moral equality and fairness are relevant as this group are at greater risk of carrying disproportionate burdens from the pandemic.
Other HCWs not in direct patient contact.
Provide essential health services, protect patients.
Maintenance of healthcare services, minimises harm by preventing injury, illness and death from causes other than COVID, and the principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 65-69. Prioritise those with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation and death.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Key workers (to be further refined).
Providing services essential to societal and economic activity.
Upholds principle of minimising harm by protecting the continuing functioning of essential services. The principle of reciprocity is upheld.
Aged 18-64 years with medical conditions** which put them at high risk of severe disease.
At higher risk of hospitalisation.
By protecting those at greatest risk of poor outcomes from the disease the principle of minimising harm is upheld.
Residents of long-term care facilities aged 18-64
High risk of transmission.
The principles of moral equality and fairness are applicable, given the higher risk of exposure to infection and the potential vulnerability of some who may not be able to adequately protect their own interests.
Aged 18-64 years living working in crowded accommodation where self-isolation and social distancing is difficult to maintain.
Disadvantaged sociodemographic groups more likely to experience a higher burden of infection.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (especially in the context of multi-generational households) and fairness are relevant. Prioritising this group recognises that structural inequalities make some people more vulnerable than others to COVID-19
Key workers in essential jobs who cannot avoid a high risk of exposure to COVID-19. They include workers in the food supply system, public and commercial transport and other vital services
High risk of exposure as unable to work without physical distancing.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld by reducing societal and economic disruption and the principle of reciprocity recognises the additional risk these groups bear in order to provide essential services
Those who are essential to education and who face disease exposure -primary and second level school staff, special needs assistants, childcare workers, maintenance workers, school bus drivers etc.
To maintain the opening of full-time education of all children who have been disproportionately impacted from the pandemic.
Maintaining children’s educational and social development and facilitating parents’ employment adheres to the principle of minimising harm. The principle of reciprocity is also relevant given the potential additional risk being borne by such groups.
Aged 55-64 years.
Based on risk of hospitalisation.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm and fairness apply.
Those in occupations important to the functioning of society, e.g., third level institutions, entertainment and goods-producing industries who work in settings where protective measures can be followed without much difficulty.
Moderate risk of exposure.
The principle of minimising harm is upheld as protecting workers needed to maintain critical infrastructure and other important services will enable social and economic activity. The principle of fairness and moral equality also apply.
Aged 18-54 years who did not have access to the vaccine in prior phases.
If evidence demonstrates the vaccine(s) prevent transmission, those aged 18-34 should be prioritised due to their increased level of social contact and role in transmission.
The principle of minimising harm is relevant should it become clear that a vaccine can impact on transmission of the virus as this would indirectly protect the most vulnerable in society as well as restore social and economic activity.
Children, adolescents up to 18 years and pregnant women (to be refined).
If evidence demonstrates safety and efficacy.
The principles of moral equality, minimising harm (if vaccines are shown to be safe and effective in these groups) and fairness
*Includes health care workers who work in and out of all healthcare settings
**Chronic heart disease, including hypertension with cardiac involvement; chronic respiratory disease, including asthma requiring continuous or repeated use of systemic steroids or with previous exacerbations requiring hospital admission; Type 1 and 2 diabetes; chronic neurological disease; chronic kidney disease; body mass index >40; immunosuppression due to disease or treatment; chronic liver disease.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 5th December:
Winner: Congratulations to Pa Scannell.
Jackpot: €158.00.
Next Draw: Christmas Special Spit the Pot takes place on Saturday 19th
December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 28th November:
Numbers: 1, 3, 8, 13.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Jean and Joe Fox, 2. William Buckley,
3. Catriona Walsh (Online), 4. Sean and Paddy Meade
5. Shane Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 12th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,200.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 6th December
Sunday 6th December 2020 – Second Sunday Of Advent
Anniversaries:
Pat Walsh - Bog Road, Helen Hayes - Main Street Ballylanders.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Christmas Masses:
Many of you have asked about the schedule for Christmas Masses. The Bishop is drawing up guidelines and we should have them next week. We will keep you posted.
Collection Boxes 2021:
The boxes for 2021 are now been distributed, many thanks to our willing team of volunteers. If you have not received a box and would like to do so please let me know. Fr Breen
December 8th Holy Day:
Mass on Monday 7th December at 7pm and on Tuesday 8th December at 10 am.
Advent Season:
Today is the second of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all, who continue to contribute, to the Parish Finances. This is much needed and much appreciated.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 28th November:
Numbers: 1, 3, 8, 13.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Jean and Joe Fox, 2. William Buckley,
3. Catriona Walsh (Online), 4. Sean and Paddy Meade
5. Shane Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 12th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 21st November:
Winner: Congratulations to Aoife Gallahue.
Jackpot: €141.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
Pat Walsh - Bog Road, Helen Hayes - Main Street Ballylanders.
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses:
Weekend Masses and Daily Masses are now open to the people in Church. 10am Mass on Sunday will also be available on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person or are self-isolating.
Christmas Masses:
Many of you have asked about the schedule for Christmas Masses. The Bishop is drawing up guidelines and we should have them next week. We will keep you posted.
Collection Boxes 2021:
The boxes for 2021 are now been distributed, many thanks to our willing team of volunteers. If you have not received a box and would like to do so please let me know. Fr Breen
December 8th Holy Day:
Mass on Monday 7th December at 7pm and on Tuesday 8th December at 10 am.
Advent Season:
Today is the second of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all, who continue to contribute, to the Parish Finances. This is much needed and much appreciated.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
RADIO MARIA IRELAND:
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Daily 10am Holy Mass, Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free – Listen via TV on Saorview - Channel 210; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 28th November:
Numbers: 1, 3, 8, 13.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Jean and Joe Fox, 2. William Buckley,
3. Catriona Walsh (Online), 4. Sean and Paddy Meade
5. Shane Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 12th December 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 21st November:
Winner: Congratulations to Aoife Gallahue.
Jackpot: €141.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 29th November
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 29th November 2020 – First Sunday Of Advent
Anniversaries:
Ned Cashin – Carraturk, Nora Kelly - Knocklong Road, (Months Mind).
Recently Deceased:
Patsy Fitzsimmons May She Rest In Peace - mother of Linda Casey Tooraleagan.
Nora Kelly R.I.P. Month Mind Mass:
Nora Kelly's Month Mind Mass will be held on this Sunday 29th November at 10.00am. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions it will be streamed live on Facebook. May she rest in peace.
Advent Season:
Today is the first of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all, who continue to contribute, to the Parish Finances. This is much needed and much appreciated.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408
trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021.
The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received.
Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said:
“The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19.
Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said:
“As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 21st November:
Winner: Congratulations to Aoife Gallahue.
Jackpot: €141.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 14th November:
Numbers: 3, 6, 7, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Honor Hayes (Online) , 2. Winnie McDonnell,
3. Patrick and Trisha Lonergan, 4. Shane Hennessy (Online),
5. Thomas McDonnell.
Next Draw: Saturday 28th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 29th November 2020 – First Sunday Of Advent
Anniversaries:
Ned Cashin – Carraturk, Nora Kelly - Knocklong Road, (Months Mind).
Recently Deceased:
Patsy Fitzsimmons May She Rest In Peace - mother of Linda Casey Tooraleagan.
Nora Kelly R.I.P. Month Mind Mass:
Nora Kelly's Month Mind Mass will be held on this Sunday 29th November at 10.00am. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions it will be streamed live on Facebook. May she rest in peace.
Advent Season:
Today is the first of the four Sundays of Advent. The Advent Wreath carries the four candles to mark the countdown. The white candle is for Christmas. Amid the busy time please take time out to prepare for the birthday of Our Saviour.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all, who continue to contribute, to the Parish Finances. This is much needed and much appreciated.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408
trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021.
The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received.
Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said:
“The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19.
Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said:
“As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 21st November:
Winner: Congratulations to Aoife Gallahue.
Jackpot: €141.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th December 2020.
Draw takes place every Fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 14th November:
Numbers: 3, 6, 7, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Honor Hayes (Online) , 2. Winnie McDonnell,
3. Patrick and Trisha Lonergan, 4. Shane Hennessy (Online),
5. Thomas McDonnell.
Next Draw: Saturday 28th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 22nd November
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 22nd November 2020 – CHRIST THE KING Solemnity Thirty-Fourth and Last Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Nora (Norrie) McGrath – Ryefield, Galbally, John David Graham – Kealogues, Galbally, Tom and Norah Crawford – Cullane, McKeown Family - Main Street, Josie Kiely - Cullane North, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, John Sampson - Galbally.
This Sunday Is The Feast Of Christ The King:
The message is we are all members of the Gods Kingdom of Love, Joy and Peace. We know we are active members when we contribute as members under these headings.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all who continue to contribute to Parish Funds. We still make a lodgement most weeks.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received. Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said: “The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19. Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said: “As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 14th November:
Numbers: 3, 6, 7, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Honor Hayes (Online) , 2. Winnie McDonnell,
3. Patrick and Trisha Lonergan, 4. Shane Hennessy (Online),
5. Thomas McDonnell.
Next Draw: Saturday 28th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,000.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 7th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michaela Quirke.
Jackpot: €145.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 21st November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 22nd November 2020 – CHRIST THE KING Solemnity Thirty-Fourth and Last Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Nora (Norrie) McGrath – Ryefield, Galbally, John David Graham – Kealogues, Galbally, Tom and Norah Crawford – Cullane, McKeown Family - Main Street, Josie Kiely - Cullane North, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, John Sampson - Galbally.
This Sunday Is The Feast Of Christ The King:
The message is we are all members of the Gods Kingdom of Love, Joy and Peace. We know we are active members when we contribute as members under these headings.
Church Post Box:
There is a Post Box in the Church Porch. It is checked every day please feel welcome to use it.
Parish Collections:
Many thanks to all who continue to contribute to Parish Funds. We still make a lodgement most weeks.
Cheque Payments:
Please make cheques payable to Ballylanders Church Accounts.
Trocaire Appeal:
We are reminded the poor are still with us. Enquiries 1800408408 trocaire.org Contact Janine Heavey, Trocaire, Freepost NS 244, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays (If there is no Mass on RTE 1 Sunday Mornings at 11am then it is on at 2pm or 2.15pm on RTE News TV Channel), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087- 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021. The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received. Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said: “The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19. Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said: “As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind – Paw Prints:
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in the Irish Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely. As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas Campaigns. We are looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive the promotion online. Further details are below. Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 14th November:
Numbers: 3, 6, 7, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Honor Hayes (Online) , 2. Winnie McDonnell,
3. Patrick and Trisha Lonergan, 4. Shane Hennessy (Online),
5. Thomas McDonnell.
Next Draw: Saturday 28th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €5,000.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 7th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michaela Quirke.
Jackpot: €145.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 21st November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 15th November
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 15th November 2020 – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nora KELLY (nee Martin) R.I.P.
Knocklong Road, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
On Monday 26th October 2020, Ballylanders woke up to hear the sad passing of Nora. One could only describe Nora as a quite woman and a talented pair of hands. At her Funeral Mass which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 Lockdown, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Nora and the Kelly Family. The family presented some of Nora’s talents to the alter. One item in particular was the crochet of a white garment a most beautiful design, other items presented were flower baskets made by Nora. The local GAA formed a guard of honour on the main street. They also thanked her for all the work she did for the GAA, whenever you pass her house, there you would see the clothes line draped with Ballylanders underage jerseys. To Bobby and Family the Parish would like to offer there sincere sympathies. After her Funeral Mass, Nora was taken to the local cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087 - 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021.
The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received.
Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said:
“The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19.
Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said:
“As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Science Week 2020 – 8th November to 15th November 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
E-mail Signature
Get involved by including this years #FESTFARMFOOD logo in your e-mail signature - See attached file
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How to include an e-mail signature -
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Use the following hyperlink in signature - http://bit.ly/FestFarmFood2020
A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe.
Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 7th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michaela Quirke.
Jackpot: €145.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 21st November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 31st October:
Numbers: 6, 13, 15, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Kristy Carroll, 2. Eamon O’Neill, 3. Elaine O’Dea,
4. Billy Lee, 5. Niki Hayes.
Next Draw: Saturday 14th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,800.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 15th November 2020 – Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Nora KELLY (nee Martin) R.I.P.
Knocklong Road, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick.
On Monday 26th October 2020, Ballylanders woke up to hear the sad passing of Nora. One could only describe Nora as a quite woman and a talented pair of hands. At her Funeral Mass which was streamed live on Facebook due to Covid-19 Lockdown, Fr. Tom Breen paid tribute to Nora and the Kelly Family. The family presented some of Nora’s talents to the alter. One item in particular was the crochet of a white garment a most beautiful design, other items presented were flower baskets made by Nora. The local GAA formed a guard of honour on the main street. They also thanked her for all the work she did for the GAA, whenever you pass her house, there you would see the clothes line draped with Ballylanders underage jerseys. To Bobby and Family the Parish would like to offer there sincere sympathies. After her Funeral Mass, Nora was taken to the local cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation! 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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Mary’s Meals Is Named After And Dedicated To Our Lady, The Mother Of Jesus.:
Mary's Meals believes that no child should endure a day without a meal. We set up school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. Every school day, we feed 1,667,067 hungry children across 19 countries. It costs just €18.30 to feed a child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school year. We have a commitment to keeping our running costs low, with at least 93% of donations being spent on our charitable activities. Please pray for our work. And I ask you to help me in spreading the word about this beautiful charity that is rooted in faith. There is lots of information on www.marysmeals.ie We have leaflets (see attached) that can be shared online at present and given in physical copy when things return to normal. We have our Christmas fundraising Campaign launched this week. It is called The Big Family Christmas. Through it people can donate €18.30 and set a place at our virtual dinner table which gives a hungry child life-changing school meals for a year. People, who are setting places as gifts for friends and family, or in memory of loved ones, will get beautiful placemats featuring their names to email or print out and pass on. www.bigfamilychristmas.com Below is a link to a short video that shows the impact of our work https://youtu.be/F4kq8NWKmnM Thank you for taking the time to read this please feel free to contact me by email or on 086 - 3140814 or Fr Eammon Kelly on 087 - 9077985
God Bless and thank you, Patricia.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Minister Heather Humphreys Confirms 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Will Proceed:
Great News! The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021.
The SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. The competition continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record 924 entries were received.
Unfortunately, like many other events, the competition did not proceed in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking about the cancellation of the competition Minister Humphreys said:
“The decision to cancel the competition this year was taken in line with public health advice and in collaboration with the competition sponsor SuperValu. This decision was made in April during the first period of severe restrictions when essentially the advice to everybody was to stay at home.
“Many of our TidyTowns volunteers and adjudicators were very limited in what they could do earlier in the year. As we have moved through different stages of living alongside the pandemic, the TidyTowns volunteers have demonstrated that they can continue to do some of their activities while still following all of the necessary public health precautions.”
The Department of Rural and Community Development is in regular contact with the close to 1,000 TidyTowns groups around the country, through social media and through the monthly TidyTowns newsletter. It is clear that some wonderful projects and community-wide initiatives have been delivered in recent months. Many of the TidyTowns Groups have also been instrumental in assisting with the community response to COVID-19.
Looking ahead to next year, the Minister said:
“As we look forward to next year, I want to assure all of the TidyTowns groups and their volunteers, that there will be a SuperValu TidyTowns competition in 2021. We may need to alter and adapt our approach to delivering the competition next year, given the on-going constraints posed by COVID, but we can retain the ethos of the competition that has stood the test of time so well. “My Department is currently considering the format the competition could take next year, having regard to restrictions on gatherings at each of the five levels of the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and the paramount need to protect the health and wellbeing of volunteers and adjudicators. “The details of any changes in the competition will be shared with TidyTowns groups well in advance. I also want to assure them, that my Department, our sponsor SuperValu and the Government is absolutely committed to the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and we look forward to encouraging more and more towns and villages to join us in future years”.
Science Week 2020 – 8th November to 15th November 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
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A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe.
Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 7th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michaela Quirke.
Jackpot: €145.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 21st November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 31st October:
Numbers: 6, 13, 15, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Kristy Carroll, 2. Eamon O’Neill, 3. Elaine O’Dea,
4. Billy Lee, 5. Niki Hayes.
Next Draw: Saturday 14th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,800.
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 8th November
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 8th November 2020 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Denis O Dwyer – Ballybrien, Michael O Dwyer – Ballybrien.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation!
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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
Nora Kelly RIP
The club was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Nora Kelly last Monday night October 26th. Nora was always a great club person and worked away quietly behind the scenes, in fact for the 20 years that Bobby was involved with the Bord Na Nóg, Nora washed the jerseys on top of raising a young family and running the family farm. To Bobby, their children William, Johnny and partner Bonny, Robert, James and Patrick, daughters Johanna and Mary Kate and all her extended family and friends we offer our deepest condolences. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.
Club Limerick Draw
Congratulations to Mike Browne who won €3,000 in the Club Limerick draw on Saturday morning and also to Ned and Nora O'Donnell who won €100.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results
There was no winner of Saturday night's lotto jackpot of €4,600. Numbers drawn were 6, 13, 15 and 27. Lucky dip winners were Kirsty Carroll, Eamon O'Neil, Elaine O'Dea, Billy Lee and Nikki Hayes. Next draw takes place on Saturday November 14th. Thank you for your continued support.
Munster Football and Hurling Championships
Congratulations to Billy Lee and John Kiely who guided their Limerick teams to impressive wins in the Munster Football and Hurling Championships last weekend and wish them the best of luck for their upcoming games vs Tipperary in the Football and Waterford in the Munster Hurling Final.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O’Sullivan.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Science Week 2020 – 8th November to 15th November 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
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A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe.
Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 31st October:
Numbers: 6, 13, 15, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Kristy Carroll, 2. Eamon O’Neill, 3. Elaine O’Dea,
4. Billy Lee, 5. Niki Hayes.
Next Draw: Saturday 14th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,800.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 24th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Murphy.
Jackpot: €136.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 7th November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
Limerick City and County Council
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 8th November 2020 – Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Denis O Dwyer – Ballybrien, Michael O Dwyer – Ballybrien.
November Dead Lists:
Thanks to all who handed in the November dead lists. It is great to keep up the tradition. I have the lists on the altar in my house and remember them each day at Mass.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but blessed candles are available to take and light at home.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times in notice below) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
NEW CATHOLIC TALK-RADIO STATION FOR IRELAND!
RADIO MARIA IRELAND is an Irish-run Catholic Talk-Radio Station. Established since May 2015 with the aid of the World Family of Radio Maria – with 83 Stations Worldwide. Our modern studio is situated in Ballymount, near the Red Cow Interchange in Dublin. We have recently surpassed 20,000 monthly online streaming listeners in Ireland and around the world and a further estimated 20,000 listeners via Saorview TV. Our mission is to help spread the Gospel message of Joy and Hope with a mixture of Prayer, Catechesis, Uplifting music, Talks, Interviews and Testimonies – all commercial free. We broadcast 24/7. You might particularly like to join us Monday – Friday from 9.15am with live Morning Prayer followed by daily 10am Holy Mass. 11am Catechesis - with Fr. Eamonn McCarthy (Cloyne Diocese) our full-time Priest Director - Angelus and Midday Prayer. Live Evening Prayer at 5pm is followed by News and the Rosary prayed from the studio at 5.30pm. You can listen in via Saorview TV Channel 210 (Freeview Northern Ireland - Channel 826); RADIO MARIA IRELAND is available to download FREE by App “RADIO MARIA IRELAND” on mobile devices, FREE streaming on www.radiomaria.ie and our Facebook Page – Radio Maria – Ireland by clicking on the “LISTEN” link. Like 👍 , Love ❤ , Listen 👂, Share ✋ & Pray 👏 with us also on our Facebook Page: ‘Radio Maria – Ireland’ and Social Media.
Welcome to our Family – tune in, listen and join in the faith conversation!
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; Download our FREE APP - “RADIO MARIA IRELAND”, streaming on www.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
Nora Kelly RIP
The club was shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Nora Kelly last Monday night October 26th. Nora was always a great club person and worked away quietly behind the scenes, in fact for the 20 years that Bobby was involved with the Bord Na Nóg, Nora washed the jerseys on top of raising a young family and running the family farm. To Bobby, their children William, Johnny and partner Bonny, Robert, James and Patrick, daughters Johanna and Mary Kate and all her extended family and friends we offer our deepest condolences. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.
Club Limerick Draw
Congratulations to Mike Browne who won €3,000 in the Club Limerick draw on Saturday morning and also to Ned and Nora O'Donnell who won €100.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results
There was no winner of Saturday night's lotto jackpot of €4,600. Numbers drawn were 6, 13, 15 and 27. Lucky dip winners were Kirsty Carroll, Eamon O'Neil, Elaine O'Dea, Billy Lee and Nikki Hayes. Next draw takes place on Saturday November 14th. Thank you for your continued support.
Munster Football and Hurling Championships
Congratulations to Billy Lee and John Kiely who guided their Limerick teams to impressive wins in the Munster Football and Hurling Championships last weekend and wish them the best of luck for their upcoming games vs Tipperary in the Football and Waterford in the Munster Hurling Final.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O’Sullivan.
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach / Local Collection:
Gianna Care Limerick Outreach have recently formed to support expecting mothers who may be struggling or who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Due to Covid19 people are really struggling and getting basic items together is putting mothers under a lot of added pressure. A local collection will take place on Saturday December 5th at Limerick Train Station Carpark 11am to 12:30pm, Caherconlish Clippers Cuts (opposite the Centra) 1:30pm to 3pm, Adare Heritage Centre Carpark 11am to 12:30pm and Croom (outside Community Centre) 1:30pm to 3pm. A van with a Gianna Care notice will be parked in the above collection points where you can drop off your donation while observing all social distancing guidelines. Second hand items are fine if in good condition. Your support would be very much welcomed to allow us help mothers in the Limerick area. Should you have any queries about donations you can contact giannacarelimerick@gmail.com. If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy please contact Gianna Care 24 hours phone number 1800 1111 41 to access supports locally or chat online with our trained staff www.giannacare.ie
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Science Week 2020 – 8th November to 15th November 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
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A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe.
Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 31st October:
Numbers: 6, 13, 15, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Kristy Carroll, 2. Eamon O’Neill, 3. Elaine O’Dea,
4. Billy Lee, 5. Niki Hayes.
Next Draw: Saturday 14th November 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,800.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 24th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Murphy.
Jackpot: €136.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 7th November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 1st November
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 1st November 2020 – All Saints
Recently Deceased:
Nora Kelly - Knocklong Road, George Howard - Glenrue
Anniversaries:
Billy Kelly – Carraturk, William and Josephine Walsh – Carraturk,
William and Mary O’Donoghue - Deerpark, Liam Hourigan and Deceased Members of the Hourigan Family.
All Saints Day:
This Sunday is All Saints Day. Mass at 10 am we rejoice in all our loved ones and the dead all over the world who are now enjoying the, bless of heaven.
All Souls Day:
Monday November 2nd is All Souls Day. Two Masses will be on Facebook, at 10 am and 7 pm. In November we remember all our dead in a special way in each mass. Envelopes are available for the lists in the shops.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but candles are available to take home and light at home. I will bless these at the weekend.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O Sullivan.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Science Week 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
E-mail Signature
Get involved by including this years #FESTFARMFOOD logo in your e-mail signature - See attached file
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How to include an e-mail signature -
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Use the following hyperlink in signature - http://bit.ly/FestFarmFood2020
A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 17th October:
Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 21.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Bill and Margaret Riordan, 2. Maura Quane,
3. Shane Fox, 4. Mike Meade, 5. Pat Gooley.
Next Draw: Saturday 31st October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,600.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 24th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Murphy.
Jackpot: €136.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 7th November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
Limerick City & County Council can be contacted if you need help with:
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 1st November 2020 – All Saints
Recently Deceased:
Nora Kelly - Knocklong Road, George Howard - Glenrue
Anniversaries:
Billy Kelly – Carraturk, William and Josephine Walsh – Carraturk,
William and Mary O’Donoghue - Deerpark, Liam Hourigan and Deceased Members of the Hourigan Family.
All Saints Day:
This Sunday is All Saints Day. Mass at 10 am we rejoice in all our loved ones and the dead all over the world who are now enjoying the, bless of heaven.
All Souls Day:
Monday November 2nd is All Souls Day. Two Masses will be on Facebook, at 10 am and 7 pm. In November we remember all our dead in a special way in each mass. Envelopes are available for the lists in the shops.
November Candles:
We cannot light candles in the church this year but candles are available to take home and light at home. I will bless these at the weekend.
Parish Notice / SeniorLine:
If you are an older person and would like someone to talk to, particularly since Covid-19, consider phoning SeniorLine. We are Ireland’s national confidential service for older people. We are open every day of the year from 10am-10pm. We are older people too, trained to listen and support. We would love to hear from you. Freefone 1800 80 45 91
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O Sullivan.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week. During the Covid19 Level 5 Lockdown from the 22nd October, the Newsletter will be put online on Tuesday afternoons until 1st December. So if you could have everything in by 10 am on Tuesday mornings please.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
Science Week 2020:
Teagasc is delighted to be hosting one of 13 festivals supported by Science Foundation Ireland for ScienceWeek2020. We hope to see you at one of our events!
How to get involved
See below for details on how you can get involved this Science Week. If you have any further ideas, please contact: Catriona.boyle@teagasc.ie
Social Media
Be part of The Festival of Farming and Food journey on Social Media:
@Teagasc @ScienceWeek #FestFarmFood #BelieveInScience #ScienceWeek
E-mail Signature
Get involved by including this years #FESTFARMFOOD logo in your e-mail signature - See attached file
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A Day in the Life - Videos
The Teagasc Science Week – Day in the Life videos will be a chance to provide young people with an opportunity to hear directly from those working in STEM careers, how they got into the field and what the work involves. These pre-recorded videos will be shared with schools and available on our website and social media for young audiences and families to view.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Kevin Roche at: Kevin.roche@teagasc.ie
Ask a Researcher
Ever wonder what a career in research is like? The Festival of Farming and Food will facilitate schools to find out what is involved in a career in science. Our researchers will link up with schools where students can ask them anything!
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Victoria Moliejute: victoria.moliejute@teagasc.ie
Shop Safe - Shop Local:
Firstly I would like to thank everyone in adhering to the Level 5 restrictions during this time, I know these are difficult times and as I have stated before there are better days ahead.
The year 2020 has seen the importance of supporting local businesses, we at the office would like to help with a social media platform for these businesses seeking a marketing opportunity. This Campaign aims to promote Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local - Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & Play.
We are asking communities to get on board and send in details of any businesses in your area that would like a platform to advertise their products or services. Below is a list of some of the businesses we would like to hear from however we are open to any business struggling due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Arts/Crafts & Photography prints
- Homemade goods including food, candles, textiles
- Restaurants/Bars/Café’s offering take away services
- Hotels/B&B’s – providing vouchers
Christmas 2020 will be upon us shortly and we are keen for businesses to utilise this platform to advertise their products, hampers, vouchers etc.
Whilst our main idea is a social media platform to promote business, we also aim to assist with any business questions around;
- Grants, funding schemes
- Online business set up
- Virtual payment options
- Competitions to promote business
- Overseas social media platforms targeting Irish people living abroad wishing to purchase gifts, vouchers
- Safe Collection Points
Facebook page link
https://www.facebook.com/SHOP-SAFE-SHOP-LOCAL-COLimerick-101459785100552
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
16 October, 2020: An Post has announced ‘Community Focus’, an expanded range of post office and postal delivery supports for customers and communities to help everyone stay connected now and into the future.
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind - Paw Prints:
We hope you and yours are keeping well.
Firstly, a sincere thank you from everyone in Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind for your concerted support during what continues to be a very difficult year. It has encouraged us immensely.
We know how eager many of you are to be out and about raising awareness but, given the recent decision from government to move the country to Level 5 of the living with Covid-19 plan, we continue to ask you to hold off on any community activity until the beginning of December at the earliest. Your safety is our priority.
As we face into the last months of 2020, we are undoubtedly facing huge challenges with our annual Car Raffle and our Christmas campaigns. We're looking for your support to spread the word among family, friends, colleagues and community as we drive promotion online. Further details are below.
We opened our Assistance Dog waiting list in September and had over 200 applications. We would love to be in a position to progress for all applicants but due to scarce resources, dogs and training capacity we could only select 70. We fully understand the disappointment for many families who did not make the final list. Thanks to everyone who contributed to ensuring the process ran well and good speed to the Assistance Dog team in delivering to those people now on our waiting list.
Congratulations to our Guide Dog and Assistance Dog partnerships which qualified recently. We wish you the very best of luck in the future.
Once again, thank you for your continuing support. We are confident that if we all work together we will achieve the best results we can in exceptional circumstances.
Many thanks for all you do and please do continue to stay safe. Please see Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website for more information and how you can help out and donate.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 17th October:
Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 21.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Bill and Margaret Riordan, 2. Maura Quane,
3. Shane Fox, 4. Mike Meade, 5. Pat Gooley.
Next Draw: Saturday 31st October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,600.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 24th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Murphy.
Jackpot: €136.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 7th November 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw
Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 25th October
National Framework Risk Level 5
Helpline Phone Numbers.
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 25th October 2020 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Tom Davern - Knocklong Road, Noel Martin – Cullane, Philomena Walsh – Ballyfaskin / Clontarf,
Bill Fox – Ballylanders, William Walsh – Curraturk.
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O Sullivan.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 17th October:
Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 21.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Bill and Margaret Riordan, 2. Maura Quane,
3. Shane Fox, 4. Mike Meade, 5. Pat Gooley.
Next Draw: Saturday 31st October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,600.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 10th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michael McCarthy.
Jackpot: €122.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 24th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 3rd October 2020:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Casey, Mitchelstown.
Jackpot: €350.00.
Next Draw: Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Helpline Phone Numbers.
- Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 086 1800 280
- Pieta House - 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Aware – 1800 80 48 48
- Womens_Aid – 1800 341 900
- Shopping for food, fuel and other essential household items
- Transport to medical appointments
- Delivery of hot meals through local meals on wheels services
- Collection of prescribed medicines
1800 832 005
covidsupport@limerick.ie
Sunday 25th October 2020 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Tom Davern - Knocklong Road, Noel Martin – Cullane, Philomena Walsh – Ballyfaskin / Clontarf,
Bill Fox – Ballylanders, William Walsh – Curraturk.
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 5:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Safeguarding Newsletter:
Your word if Truth John 17:17. MESSAGE FROM THE ARCHBISHOP - I welcome this edition of the Safeguarding Newsletter, Autumn 2020. In the mist of the Covid-19 pandemic that has touched all our lives, all aspects of safeguarding remain very important. Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. Even though we find ourselves in challenging times, the Church remains a beacon of hope and light. The well-being and care of children and vulnerable adults are central to the life and mission of the Archdiocese. My sincere thanks to all who give of their time and energy to this ministry. Together, we can ensure that we maintain the highest standards and best practice in Safeguarding in the Church. With best wishes, +Kieran O’Reilly. Please see Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly website for the Autumn Safeguarding Newsletter.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Hogan Ryan Lynch Sinn Fein Cumann General Liam Lynch Commemoration 2020:
Unfortunately the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Sinn Féin and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, will not be holding our annual General Liam Lynch commemoration in Angelsboro, this November 2020, due to covid restrictions. We would like to thank everyone who attends the commemoration every year. The Liam Lynch pipe band who attend the commemoration every year with us. The Angelsboro community for the use of the hall. The 2 Sinn Féin Committees will be putting our national flag up reading the proclamation and laying wreaths on behalf of the Sinn Féin Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann and the Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee, on November 8. All going well we will be all back together next year 2021 in November to keep this great man’s name, a life in history for what he fought and died for his country of Ireland, our General Liam Lynch. Chairperson of the Hogan Ryan Lynch cumann Eddie O Sullivan. Sinn Féin Liam Lynch commemoration committee chairperson Eddie O Sullivan.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Closed / Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 5 Restrictions the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until further notice. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
AN POST EXTENDS ITS ‘COMMUNITY FOCUS’ SUPPORTS INTO 2021:
- Free postage for cards and letters to and from Nursing and Care Homes
An Post Community Focus is a range of supports for customers, most particularly for older and vulnerable people who are living alone:
- Check-In: An Post delivery staff will continue to check in regularly with ‘seniors’ along their routes. Family members of older or vulnerable customers can register for the free check-in service by completing the postal address and eircode of the customer at anpost.com/CommunityFocus. These details will be relayed directly through An Post’s digital network to the customer’s local postperson who will call to the address at the earliest opportunity.
- Postage Pick-Up for Older/Vulnerable Customers: If older or vulnerable customers are unable to get out to buy stamps for cards or letters, their postman or postwoman will pick up their mail from their home and An Post will cover the postage for them.
- Postage to and from Nursing and Care Homes: New from An Post , recognising the increased restrictions in nursing homes across the country and to bring a little joy, An Post will ensure free delivery of all card and letter mail posted to and from residents of Nursing and Care homes in the State. By writing FREEPOST where the stamp normally goes, An Post will carry cards and letters without a postage stamp.
- Newspaper Delivery: An Post will provide same-day delivery of newspapers for older and vulnerable customers Monday to Friday. Customers can find out more at anpost.com/CommunityFocus or newsdelivery.ie
- Temporary Agent for Post Office Social Welfare Collection: Customers who are unable to collect social welfare payments (eg Pension) during the current crisis may nominate a person as their temporary collection agent. Forms and full details regarding ID requirements are available at all post offices and anpost.com/Communityfocus.
- Designated Times for Social Welfare Collection: In addition to clear signage and social distancing measures at all post offices, Post Offices have also designated 9am – 11am on Fridays as the designated period for seniors or vulnerable customers to collect social welfare payments and do other business at the Post Office.
Debbie Byrne, MD of An Post Retail said: “An Post is in every community in Ireland connecting people through the post and at our 950 post offices. A friendly smile on the doorstep or welcoming greeting in the post office makes all the difference to everyone’s day and most particularly, to older or more vulnerable citizens.
“As the winter draws in we’re delighted to extend our range of services and ensure greater awareness of their availability through a new press & radio campaign. It’s so important that our communities are supported through these unprecedented times and that while we continue to remain apart, we all stay connected and don’t feel isolated. It’s never been easier to send a little note or card to those who need a little cheer at this time”, she added.
Physical distancing and safety protocols will be maintained at all times by An Post delivery staff and in Post Offices.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 17th October:
Numbers: 4, 10, 11, 21.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Bill and Margaret Riordan, 2. Maura Quane,
3. Shane Fox, 4. Mike Meade, 5. Pat Gooley.
Next Draw: Saturday 31st October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,600.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 10th October:
Winner: Congratulations to Michael McCarthy.
Jackpot: €122.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 24th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 3rd October 2020:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Casey, Mitchelstown.
Jackpot: €350.00.
Next Draw: Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 18th October
Sunday 18th October 2020 – Twenty - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Roger O’Donnell – Ballyduff, Nick Magner - Church Road, Willie and Frances O’Mahony – Ballyfaskin.
Mission Sunday:
This weekend the whole Catholic World prays for the Missions. We are proud of the Priest’s, Brothers, Religious Sisters and Lay people who have gone all over the world to tell everyone Gods loves them. We support them with our prayers and give them financial support.
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 3:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 8760058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 restriction the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until the 2nd November 2020. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 3rd October:
Numbers: 6, 17, 22, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Winnie McDonnell (Online), 2. Angela McDonnell, 3. Danielle Walton,
4. Kit McGrath, 5. Claire Lonergan.
Next Draw: Saturday 17th October 2020.
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €4,400.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Michael McCarthy.
Jackpot: €122.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 24th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 3rd October 2020:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Casey, Mitchelstown.
Jackpot: €350.00.
Next Draw: Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
Roger O’Donnell – Ballyduff, Nick Magner - Church Road, Willie and Frances O’Mahony – Ballyfaskin.
Mission Sunday:
This weekend the whole Catholic World prays for the Missions. We are proud of the Priest’s, Brothers, Religious Sisters and Lay people who have gone all over the world to tell everyone Gods loves them. We support them with our prayers and give them financial support.
Stand Together:
The virus is now well and truly growing in communities all over the country. The national numbers are only alarming. We all stand together with compassion and support. Do consider contacting those you know who live alone. A daily prayer for all our safety would be a great help.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
Covid Level 3:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 8760058.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed. We received a very generous collection.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE News TV Channel (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm or 2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler Group Cancelled:
Due to Covid19 Level 3 restriction the Parent & Toddler Group will be closed until the 2nd November 2020. For further information please contact Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack on (086) 8888105.
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Christmas Lights Grant Scheme 2020:
This scheme supports business associations and / or community councils in towns and villages in Limerick to meet some of the costs of the provision of Christmas lighting as set out below. The scheme is confined to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. Successful applicants can avail of a contribution towards electricity and insurance costs, for December / January, up to a maximum of €1,000 and towards the purchase of Christmas Trees and Energy Efficient Christmas Tree Lights up to a maximum of €300. ESB connection costs, hire of equipment to erect lights / decorations and decorations / extension leads / batteries are not eligible for funding under this scheme. Closing Date: December 2020
SUSI Applications for 2020/21 - Closing Date:
In line with our commitment to openness and transparency, I am writing to inform you that online applications for a student grant in the 2020/21 academic year close on Thursday 5th November 2020.
All students who still wish to apply for a student grant in academic year 2020/21 should be advised of this closing date. If a student has started an application but not yet completed it, they should do so before the closing date.
Students who wish to make an application after the online closing date must satisfy one of the following criteria.
· Their course commences in 2021 prior to the end of the 2020/21 academic year.
· They have had a change in circumstances under one or more of the following criteria:
o Reckonable income;
o Number of dependent children;
o Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
o Normal residence;
o Nationality or immigration status; and/or
o Change of course or institution
· They experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected their ability to make an application prior to the closing date of 5th November 2020.
If a student would like to request a late application under one of the above criteria, they can do so by completing a Late Application Request form and emailing it to lateapplications@susi.ie. Late Application Request forms can be found on www.susi.ie after the closing date. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As always our dedicated support team are happy to help.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 3rd October:
Numbers: 6, 17, 22, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Winnie McDonnell (Online), 2. Angela McDonnell, 3. Danielle Walton,
4. Kit McGrath, 5. Claire Lonergan.
Next Draw: Saturday 17th October 2020.
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €4,400.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Michael McCarthy.
Jackpot: €122.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 24th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Knockadea National School ‘Share The Pot’ 50/50 Draw Result – Saturday 3rd October 2020:
Winner: Congratulations to Mary Casey, Mitchelstown.
Jackpot: €350.00.
Next Draw: Unfortunately, our draw has to be suspended again for the moment due to a decision by the organising committee.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 11th October
Sunday 11th October 2020 - Twenty - Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
William Fitzgerald – Ballyduff, Noreen Gallaghue - Ballylanders.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed last weekend. We received a very generous collection
Covid Level 3:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
1) Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
2). On this Saturday October 10th, the Hail Holy Queen Conference will be Live and Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland, beginning with the Rosary from 12.30pm. Guest speakers include Dana, Marino Restrepo, Fr Damian Polly, Fr Ruairi O'Domhnaill, Fr Marius O'Reilly and more. (Please Check with Radio Maria Ireland for updates on this event).
3). On this Sunday October 11th the Rosary on the Coast for Life & Faith in Ireland will take place. This year we will again join in with many other countries from around the world. We will gather on our coasts, at our grottos, our churches, our river banks, our homes, or wherever we can....... to pray the Rosary safely together, at 2.30pm. Please do remember to observe Covid 19 guidelines. See www.coastalrosaryireland.ie to see locations near you or to register a location. (Please check for updates on this event in line with Level 3 Covid19 Restrictions).
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back €112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE Newsnow (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm/2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
Thomas Davern R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Thomas Davern R.I.P., formally of Ballingarry, Ballylanders / Midleton, Co. Cork. Former Chairman of Ballylanders GAA club, between 1971- 1974, in which he won the first South Senior Football title. Condolences to all the family on behalf of the club. May he rest in peace.
County Senior Football Final Ballylanders v Adare.
Unfortunately Sunday's county final did not go our way and we were well beating by a strong Adare side. A single Jimmy Barry Murphy point was all we had to offer after the opening 30 minutes and that was with the strong wind. It did not get any easier in the second half as Adare kept coming and two points from Jimmy Barry and one from Danny Frewen was all we were able to manage. It was a tough day for all concerned but this group of lads have brought us some great days in what has been a testing year for all. Team and scorers, Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony, Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell, Ciaran Kelly, David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (0-3,1free), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (0-1). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Jason Leigh, Keairn O'Callaghan, Shane O'Donoghue, Osin Brown.
Glenbrohane Community Association - Around Ireland And Picture Quiz Results From 6th October 2020:
1st Jon Kenny Lough Gur, 2nd James Stapelton Garrryspillane, 3rd Catherine Slattery Balllinvreena, 4th Noreen and Ciaran Fitzgerald Kilmallock, 5th Margo O’Dwyer Kilgarriff. Thanks to all who supported this event and sponsored the Prizes.
No Bingo In T.O. Park (Cancelled):
Due to the new Level 3 Covid19 restrictions, the Drive in Bingo which was held on Thursday nights in T.O. Park has been cancelled. Thanks to all for the support and all the Bingo helpers from T.O. and all his Bingo Friends. Stay Safe.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 3rd October:
Numbers: 6, 17, 22, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Winnie McDonnell (Online), 2. Angela McDonnell, 3. Danielle Walton,
4. Kit McGrath, 5. Claire Lundergan.
Next Draw: Saturday 17th October 2020.
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €4,400.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Tianna and Ben O’Sullivan.
Jackpot: €196.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 10th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
William Fitzgerald – Ballyduff, Noreen Gallaghue - Ballylanders.
Sunday Online Mass:
Fr Breen will use Facebook for Online Mass each Sunday at 10 am. I will include everyone in all the Masses. Simply go to Facebook and click on Ballylanders Church.
October Clergy Collection:
Many thanks, to all who contributed last weekend. We received a very generous collection
Covid Level 3:
Please be supportive of each other during these new restrictions. Keep contacts up in any way that is safe. Isolation is very painful and can damage our overall health. Please tell someone if you are hurting.
Prayer:
Do pray each day, maybe a decade of the rosary or some of our traditional short two line prayers.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm. No attendance is permitted at present due to Covid19 Level 3 Restrictions. This is a winter time change and will apply when we resume Masses.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
1) Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
2). On this Saturday October 10th, the Hail Holy Queen Conference will be Live and Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland, beginning with the Rosary from 12.30pm. Guest speakers include Dana, Marino Restrepo, Fr Damian Polly, Fr Ruairi O'Domhnaill, Fr Marius O'Reilly and more. (Please Check with Radio Maria Ireland for updates on this event).
3). On this Sunday October 11th the Rosary on the Coast for Life & Faith in Ireland will take place. This year we will again join in with many other countries from around the world. We will gather on our coasts, at our grottos, our churches, our river banks, our homes, or wherever we can....... to pray the Rosary safely together, at 2.30pm. Please do remember to observe Covid 19 guidelines. See www.coastalrosaryireland.ie to see locations near you or to register a location. (Please check for updates on this event in line with Level 3 Covid19 Restrictions).
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back €112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Masses On Television Radio and Online:
Daily and Weekly Masses are available on RTE One (Sundays at 11am) and RTE Newsnow (Daily Monday to Friday at 10.30am and Sundays at 2pm/2.15pm), RTE Radio 1 Extra (Sundays at 11am) , Radio Maria Ireland (Daily Monday to Sunday check times) and EWTN Television and Radio (Daily check times) and Online at www.churchservices.tv, You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv.
‘Care at the End of Life’ – Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference:
Background
Following its Autumn General Meeting this week, the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released the following statement entitled Care at the End of Life:
Statement
Human dignity is inherent in every person from the first moment of his or her existence. Even under the most challenging circumstances, we never lose that inherent dignity, which brings a unique quality and meaning to everything we do and are.
Hospice
In the challenging context of terminal illness, the dignity of the person is affirmed in Hospice Care. From simple beginnings at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, Dublin, in 1879, and with huge public support, the provision of hospice care has spread to every corner of Ireland. It is based on the principle that “Life is affirmed and dying is regarded as a normal process. Death is neither hastened nor postponed. Pain and other distressing symptoms are relieved.” These principles have inspired people of every religious tradition in providing a unique kind of care at the end of life, which is not just about pain management, but about presence and communication and, most of all, about remaining close to people for whom further medical treatment is futile.
A Community of Compassion and Care
Care at the end of life has a lot to do with relationships. The support of family members, friends and trusted healthcare professionals, including chaplains who offer pastoral and sacramental care, can make an enormous difference. Together they form a community of compassion and care. For a Christian, death is not a hopeless adventure; it is the door of life that opens to eternity.
Palliative Care
Telling the truth with love is an important aspect of our respect for human dignity. Palliative care, as well as upholding absolute respect for human life, acknowledges and accepts the reality of approaching death. It is about helping people to live as fully as possible in the time that is left to them, until death comes naturally. Our own pastoral experience has shown us that, in the final days and weeks of terminal illness, the life experience of those who are dying can be greatly enhanced with the assistance of integrated palliative care. Frequently, relationships are healed, unresolved personal issues are worked through and people often enter into a deeper relationship with God. We note that many palliative care experts have expressed similar views.
The Relief of Pain
The use of pain relief, in order to maintain and enhance the quality of life is an important aspect of palliative care. Palliative care should not be confused with euthanasia or assisted suicide, which involves the specific intention to end a human life. This is always gravely sinful.
Assisted Suicide
Assisted suicide is often presented as something that would be rare and exceptional. Once assisted suicide is accepted in principle, it becomes very difficult to draw a line. Many countries, which began by legalising assisted suicide on a very limited basis, have moved on to widen significantly the scope of that legislation.
At the Service of Life
We want to say very clearly that there is no such thing as a life without value. We hope to be a voice for those who, in a time of vulnerability, feel that they have no voice. We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare. Doctors and nurses are called to be advocates for life and should never be required to assist in any way in the deliberate ending of life. We invite you to join us in prayer for those who, at this time, are coming to terms with a diagnosis of terminal illness, that they may have the blessing of a community of compassion and care.
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
Thomas Davern R.I.P.
The death has occurred of Thomas Davern R.I.P., formally of Ballingarry, Ballylanders / Midleton, Co. Cork. Former Chairman of Ballylanders GAA club, between 1971- 1974, in which he won the first South Senior Football title. Condolences to all the family on behalf of the club. May he rest in peace.
County Senior Football Final Ballylanders v Adare.
Unfortunately Sunday's county final did not go our way and we were well beating by a strong Adare side. A single Jimmy Barry Murphy point was all we had to offer after the opening 30 minutes and that was with the strong wind. It did not get any easier in the second half as Adare kept coming and two points from Jimmy Barry and one from Danny Frewen was all we were able to manage. It was a tough day for all concerned but this group of lads have brought us some great days in what has been a testing year for all. Team and scorers, Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony, Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell, Ciaran Kelly, David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (0-3,1free), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (0-1). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Jason Leigh, Keairn O'Callaghan, Shane O'Donoghue, Osin Brown.
Glenbrohane Community Association - Around Ireland And Picture Quiz Results From 6th October 2020:
1st Jon Kenny Lough Gur, 2nd James Stapelton Garrryspillane, 3rd Catherine Slattery Balllinvreena, 4th Noreen and Ciaran Fitzgerald Kilmallock, 5th Margo O’Dwyer Kilgarriff. Thanks to all who supported this event and sponsored the Prizes.
No Bingo In T.O. Park (Cancelled):
Due to the new Level 3 Covid19 restrictions, the Drive in Bingo which was held on Thursday nights in T.O. Park has been cancelled. Thanks to all for the support and all the Bingo helpers from T.O. and all his Bingo Friends. Stay Safe.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 3rd October:
Numbers: 6, 17, 22, 26.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Winnie McDonnell (Online), 2. Angela McDonnell, 3. Danielle Walton,
4. Kit McGrath, 5. Claire Lundergan.
Next Draw: Saturday 17th October 2020.
Venue: Clubhouse.
Next Jackpot: €4,400.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Tianna and Ben O’Sullivan.
Jackpot: €196.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 10th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 4th October
Sunday 4th October 2020 - Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Ann Hickey - Bog Road, David and Kathleen Noonan – Spittle.
October Clergy Collection:
This Saturday October 3rd and this Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on this Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
1). Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
2). On Saturday October 10th, the Hail Holy Queen Conference will be Live and Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland, beginning with the Rosary from 12.30pm. Guest speakers include Dana, Marino Restrepo, Fr Damian Polly, Fr Ruairi O'Domhnaill, Fr Marius O'Reilly and more.
3). On Sunday October 11th the Rosary on the Coast for Life & Faith in Ireland will take place. This year we will again join in with many other countries from around the world. We will gather on our coasts, at our grottos, our churches, our river banks, our homes, or wherever we can....... to pray the Rosary safely together, at 2.30pm. Please do remember to observe Covid19 guidelines. See www.coastalrosaryireland.ie to see locations near you or to register a location.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Day for Life - Sunday 4th October 2020:
‘Hope in Him, hold firm and take heart.’ Psalm 27
There were 6,666 abortions in the Republic of Ireland in 2019 and over 200,000 in Great Britain, including significant numbers from the island of Ireland. We, the Catholic Church, have a message of hope and a story of love; together, we can promote a culture of life. We grieve the loss of life due to abortion. We seek a change of minds and hearts about the innate dignity of the child in the womb and the care of pregnant women. Pope Francis writes, ‘The gift of a new child, entrusted by the Lord to a father and a mother, begins with acceptance, continues with lifelong protection and has as its final goal the joy of eternal life … For God allows parents to choose the name by which He himself will call their child for all eternity.’ (Amoris Laetita - The Joy of Love, 166) How can Catholic parishes and communities be places of welcome, assistance and support? On this 25th anniversary of St John Paul II’s letter Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), we renew the call for respect and celebration of all life. The parish is a ‘family of families,’ (Amoris Laetita, 87). We ask our parishes to be places of welcome, where we can support pregnant women and celebrate the precious gift entrusted to them. We recognise that family is often ‘a challenging mosaic made up of many different realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems.’ (Amoris Laetitia, 57). We want to provide support for women and men who face difficult circumstances, as well as those who have experienced abortion and seek comfort in the Lord and their community. Our pledge ‘As a Catholic, I promise to foster a culture of welcome and acceptance of new life. I will pray and work for better legal protections for pregnant women and the child in the womb.’ Hope and Healing after Abortion God does not withhold his forgiveness from those who seek it with a sincere heart. But, even when we confess our sins and receive absolution, we are not always ready to forgive ourselves. There are many women and men still living, years later, with the emotional and spiritual scars of abortion. Our mission to promote a culture of life must include helping these women and men to be reconciled with themselves, with their lost child, and with the God who has never stopped loving them. In the Lord we can find peace: ‘Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.’ (Romans 5:5) ‘My name is Caitlin* and I am 28 years old. When I became pregnant for the first time five years ago, I had an abortion. I have carried the pain from this experience, as well as feelings of loss, confusion and loneliness. When attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, I was given the time and space to name the child that I lost and to find healing and forgiveness in the Lord.’ *The name has been change to protect the identity of the mother. To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard go to www.rachelsvineyard.ie/ If you are concerned about an unborn child with a life-limiting condition, go to: www.everylifecounts.ie OR www.onedaymore.ie Access the Day for Life Resources on: www.councilforlife.ie About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated yearly by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Council for Life, Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, Columba Centre, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Pit Your Wits For Glenbrohane – Glenbrohane Community Association Around Ireland Quiz:
Glenbrohane Community Association around Ireland quiz and picture quiz. Cost €2.00, winners receive a meal vouchers. If you would like to try your luck call to Cummins in Galbally, Mace, The Post Office and Fitzgerald’s Butchers in Ballylanders. Closing Date Friday October 2nd. Draw takes place on Tuesday October 6th in Glenbrohane.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
1. County Senior Football Final 2020 -
The Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship Final, Sunday 4th October 2020 Adare V Ballylanders at 2pm. Venue LIT Gaelic Grounds Limerick. Referee TBC.
2. Senior Football -
Our senior footballers will contest the 2020 county final on Sunday October 4th in a repeat of the 2018 final where they will face Adare after a convincing victory over Ballysteen last Sunday in Newcastle West. As in the previous game vs Monaleen a second half goal by Danny Frewen was the crucial score in what was a tight affair up to that point. Scores in the opening quarter were at a premium as Ballysteen dropped players back making it hard to get ball into our forwards and at the first water break a single Ciaran Kelly point was all we had to show to Ballysteen's three points. The next quarter was the Jimmy Barry Murphy show as he kicked four points to leave the scores at the break 0-5 to 0-4 in our favour.
Our forwards were finding more space in the second half and Eoin Walsh was winning an amount of ball and was laying it off to oncoming players such as Brian O'Connell and Danny Frewen who put us two points ahead. Steve Fox and Killian Meade were busy up and down the flanks while Shaun Moloney kept the centre back area under control. Ciaran Kelly added his second of the day to leave the scores at the second water break 0-8 to 0-6. Jimmy Barry kicked a free before Danny found the back of the net in the 20th minute after some great work from Eoin O'Mahony in midfield to break up a Ballysteen attack. The last quarter was very stop start as Steve Fox & Tom O'Dywer had to be replaced because of injury resulting in nine minutes of injury time been added on. Jimmy Barry kicked his sixth point of the game heading into injury time and this was followed up by Osin Brown and a monster of a free kick from Kieran O'Callaghan sealed the victory on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-9. Credit goes to everyone involved with the panel for this victory, Declan O'Connor in goal made some vital saves near the end when Ballysteen were trying very hard to get the goal they needed while the full back line of Pa Holian, Steve Walsh and Donal Kelly were rock solid. Mark O'Connell and Eoin O'Mahony did trojan work in midfield while our half backs and forwards worked selflessly up and down the field. Danny, Eoin and Jimmy caused the Ballysteen defender's problems all match. Now the attention turns to Sunday as all roads lead to the Gaelic Grounds where hopefully Jimmy Barry Murphy will be collecting the Fr Casey Cup at full time. Team & scorers; Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony, Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell (0-1), Ciaran Kelly (0-2), David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (0-6,3 frees), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (1-1). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Kieran O'Callaghan
(0-1, free), Osin Brown (0-1), Jason Leigh.
If anyone would like to or know of anyone, who would like to make a contribution towards expenses arising out of our contesting the Senior Football county final please contact 087 6255632 or any member of Ballylanders GAA club.
3. The Ballylanders GAA Fortnightly LOTTO -
The lotto draw takes place on this Saturday night 3rd October, for a jackpot of €4,200. Tickets on sale locally or online.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 19th September:
Numbers: 4, 7, 15, 22.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catriona Walsh (Online), 2. Darragh Hayes, 3. David and Maureen Dineen,
4. David Noonan, 5. Maureen Browne.
Next Draw: Saturday 3rd October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Tianna and Ben O’Sullivan.
Jackpot: €196.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 10th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Ann Hickey - Bog Road, David and Kathleen Noonan – Spittle.
October Clergy Collection:
This Saturday October 3rd and this Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on this Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Family Rosary Crusade For The Month Of October:
1). Archbishop Eamonn Martin is asking families to pray the Rosary together for the month of October in what is called the Family Rosary Crusade.
2). On Saturday October 10th, the Hail Holy Queen Conference will be Live and Exclusive on Radio Maria Ireland, beginning with the Rosary from 12.30pm. Guest speakers include Dana, Marino Restrepo, Fr Damian Polly, Fr Ruairi O'Domhnaill, Fr Marius O'Reilly and more.
3). On Sunday October 11th the Rosary on the Coast for Life & Faith in Ireland will take place. This year we will again join in with many other countries from around the world. We will gather on our coasts, at our grottos, our churches, our river banks, our homes, or wherever we can....... to pray the Rosary safely together, at 2.30pm. Please do remember to observe Covid19 guidelines. See www.coastalrosaryireland.ie to see locations near you or to register a location.
Parish Tax Refund:
The parish is a registered charity so the parish can claim tax back on collections of €250 euro or more. The last tax refund was over €4,000 euro. This adds greatly to Parish income. Every 5 years it is necessary to sign a tax refund form, these are now due. The forms are available in the sacristy. If you pay a total of €250 euro each year and if you are a tax payer the parish can claim back € 112 euro on each person. Thank you for your cooperation.
Ballylanders Photo History Book:
We have had great sales of our Photo History Book and it has been much appreciated. There are copies of the book still available in the business outlets in the village. Please remind your friends.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Day for Life - Sunday 4th October 2020:
‘Hope in Him, hold firm and take heart.’ Psalm 27
There were 6,666 abortions in the Republic of Ireland in 2019 and over 200,000 in Great Britain, including significant numbers from the island of Ireland. We, the Catholic Church, have a message of hope and a story of love; together, we can promote a culture of life. We grieve the loss of life due to abortion. We seek a change of minds and hearts about the innate dignity of the child in the womb and the care of pregnant women. Pope Francis writes, ‘The gift of a new child, entrusted by the Lord to a father and a mother, begins with acceptance, continues with lifelong protection and has as its final goal the joy of eternal life … For God allows parents to choose the name by which He himself will call their child for all eternity.’ (Amoris Laetita - The Joy of Love, 166) How can Catholic parishes and communities be places of welcome, assistance and support? On this 25th anniversary of St John Paul II’s letter Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), we renew the call for respect and celebration of all life. The parish is a ‘family of families,’ (Amoris Laetita, 87). We ask our parishes to be places of welcome, where we can support pregnant women and celebrate the precious gift entrusted to them. We recognise that family is often ‘a challenging mosaic made up of many different realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems.’ (Amoris Laetitia, 57). We want to provide support for women and men who face difficult circumstances, as well as those who have experienced abortion and seek comfort in the Lord and their community. Our pledge ‘As a Catholic, I promise to foster a culture of welcome and acceptance of new life. I will pray and work for better legal protections for pregnant women and the child in the womb.’ Hope and Healing after Abortion God does not withhold his forgiveness from those who seek it with a sincere heart. But, even when we confess our sins and receive absolution, we are not always ready to forgive ourselves. There are many women and men still living, years later, with the emotional and spiritual scars of abortion. Our mission to promote a culture of life must include helping these women and men to be reconciled with themselves, with their lost child, and with the God who has never stopped loving them. In the Lord we can find peace: ‘Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.’ (Romans 5:5) ‘My name is Caitlin* and I am 28 years old. When I became pregnant for the first time five years ago, I had an abortion. I have carried the pain from this experience, as well as feelings of loss, confusion and loneliness. When attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, I was given the time and space to name the child that I lost and to find healing and forgiveness in the Lord.’ *The name has been change to protect the identity of the mother. To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard go to www.rachelsvineyard.ie/ If you are concerned about an unborn child with a life-limiting condition, go to: www.everylifecounts.ie OR www.onedaymore.ie Access the Day for Life Resources on: www.councilforlife.ie About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated yearly by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Council for Life, Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, Columba Centre, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Pit Your Wits For Glenbrohane – Glenbrohane Community Association Around Ireland Quiz:
Glenbrohane Community Association around Ireland quiz and picture quiz. Cost €2.00, winners receive a meal vouchers. If you would like to try your luck call to Cummins in Galbally, Mace, The Post Office and Fitzgerald’s Butchers in Ballylanders. Closing Date Friday October 2nd. Draw takes place on Tuesday October 6th in Glenbrohane.
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders GAA Club Notes:
1. County Senior Football Final 2020 -
The Irish Wire Products Ltd County Senior Football Championship Final, Sunday 4th October 2020 Adare V Ballylanders at 2pm. Venue LIT Gaelic Grounds Limerick. Referee TBC.
2. Senior Football -
Our senior footballers will contest the 2020 county final on Sunday October 4th in a repeat of the 2018 final where they will face Adare after a convincing victory over Ballysteen last Sunday in Newcastle West. As in the previous game vs Monaleen a second half goal by Danny Frewen was the crucial score in what was a tight affair up to that point. Scores in the opening quarter were at a premium as Ballysteen dropped players back making it hard to get ball into our forwards and at the first water break a single Ciaran Kelly point was all we had to show to Ballysteen's three points. The next quarter was the Jimmy Barry Murphy show as he kicked four points to leave the scores at the break 0-5 to 0-4 in our favour.
Our forwards were finding more space in the second half and Eoin Walsh was winning an amount of ball and was laying it off to oncoming players such as Brian O'Connell and Danny Frewen who put us two points ahead. Steve Fox and Killian Meade were busy up and down the flanks while Shaun Moloney kept the centre back area under control. Ciaran Kelly added his second of the day to leave the scores at the second water break 0-8 to 0-6. Jimmy Barry kicked a free before Danny found the back of the net in the 20th minute after some great work from Eoin O'Mahony in midfield to break up a Ballysteen attack. The last quarter was very stop start as Steve Fox & Tom O'Dywer had to be replaced because of injury resulting in nine minutes of injury time been added on. Jimmy Barry kicked his sixth point of the game heading into injury time and this was followed up by Osin Brown and a monster of a free kick from Kieran O'Callaghan sealed the victory on a scoreline of 1-12 to 0-9. Credit goes to everyone involved with the panel for this victory, Declan O'Connor in goal made some vital saves near the end when Ballysteen were trying very hard to get the goal they needed while the full back line of Pa Holian, Steve Walsh and Donal Kelly were rock solid. Mark O'Connell and Eoin O'Mahony did trojan work in midfield while our half backs and forwards worked selflessly up and down the field. Danny, Eoin and Jimmy caused the Ballysteen defender's problems all match. Now the attention turns to Sunday as all roads lead to the Gaelic Grounds where hopefully Jimmy Barry Murphy will be collecting the Fr Casey Cup at full time. Team & scorers; Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony, Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell (0-1), Ciaran Kelly (0-2), David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (0-6,3 frees), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (1-1). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Kieran O'Callaghan
(0-1, free), Osin Brown (0-1), Jason Leigh.
If anyone would like to or know of anyone, who would like to make a contribution towards expenses arising out of our contesting the Senior Football county final please contact 087 6255632 or any member of Ballylanders GAA club.
3. The Ballylanders GAA Fortnightly LOTTO -
The lotto draw takes place on this Saturday night 3rd October, for a jackpot of €4,200. Tickets on sale locally or online.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 19th September:
Numbers: 4, 7, 15, 22.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catriona Walsh (Online), 2. Darragh Hayes, 3. David and Maureen Dineen,
4. David Noonan, 5. Maureen Browne.
Next Draw: Saturday 3rd October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 26th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Tianna and Ben O’Sullivan.
Jackpot: €196.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 10th October 2020.
Draw takes place every fortnight on Saturdays at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 27th September
Sunday 27th September 2020 - Twenty - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Dave Walsh – Carraturk, Anniversary Mass is on this Saturday September 26th at 8 pm.
Recently Deceased:
Mary Littleton (née Hyland) – Lisava,Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Mary passed away peacefully at her home in her 93rd year after a long illness. Wife of the late Johnny and mother of the late Louise. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Margie, sons Fr. John and Pat, brother Mathew, sisters Margaret, Bridget and Joan, daughter-in-law Patricia, sons-in-law Michael and Liam, grandchildren Brian, Adam, Ciara, Dáire, Ferghal and Doireann, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Mary's funeral cortége will leave her home on Thursday morning at 11.30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Cahir for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Due to on going restrictions, Mary's mass will be for family and close friends only. The Littleton family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
October Clergy Collection:
Next Saturday October 3rd and Next Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday Next October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 27, 2020
That from the many called to holiness in Christ, those chosen to follow Him more closely in the priesthood and consecrated life will respond with humble readiness, we pray to the Lord.
(Phillippians 2: 8)
“He humbled Himself and became obedient….”
If the Lord invites you to follow Him in humble obedience as a priest or in the consecrated life, how will you respond? Speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Day for Life - Sunday 4th October 2020:
‘Hope in Him, hold firm and take heart.’ Psalm 27
There were 6,666 abortions in the Republic of Ireland in 2019 and over 200,000 in Great Britain, including significant numbers from the island of Ireland. We, the Catholic Church, have a message of hope and a story of love; together, we can promote a culture of life. We grieve the loss of life due to abortion. We seek a change of minds and hearts about the innate dignity of the child in the womb and the care of pregnant women. Pope Francis writes, ‘The gift of a new child, entrusted by the Lord to a father and a mother, begins with acceptance, continues with lifelong protection and has as its final goal the joy of eternal life … For God allows parents to choose the name by which He himself will call their child for all eternity.’ (Amoris Laetita - The Joy of Love, 166) How can Catholic parishes and communities be places of welcome, assistance and support? On this 25th anniversary of St John Paul II’s letter Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), we renew the call for respect and celebration of all life. The parish is a ‘family of families,’ (Amoris Laetita, 87). We ask our parishes to be places of welcome, where we can support pregnant women and celebrate the precious gift entrusted to them. We recognise that family is often ‘a challenging mosaic made up of many different realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems.’ (Amoris Laetitia, 57). We want to provide support for women and men who face difficult circumstances, as well as those who have experienced abortion and seek comfort in the Lord and their community. Our pledge ‘As a Catholic, I promise to foster a culture of welcome and acceptance of new life. I will pray and work for better legal protections for pregnant women and the child in the womb.’ Hope and Healing after Abortion God does not withhold his forgiveness from those who seek it with a sincere heart. But, even when we confess our sins and receive absolution, we are not always ready to forgive ourselves. There are many women and men still living, years later, with the emotional and spiritual scars of abortion. Our mission to promote a culture of life must include helping these women and men to be reconciled with themselves, with their lost child, and with the God who has never stopped loving them. In the Lord we can find peace: ‘Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.’ (Romans 5:5) ‘My name is Caitlin* and I am 28 years old. When I became pregnant for the first time five years ago, I had an abortion. I have carried the pain from this experience, as well as feelings of loss, confusion and loneliness. When attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, I was given the time and space to name the child that I lost and to find healing and forgiveness in the Lord.’ *The name has been change to protect the identity of the mother. To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard go to www.rachelsvineyard.ie/ If you are concerned about an unborn child with a life-limiting condition, go to: www.everylifecounts.ie OR www.onedaymore.ie Access the Day for Life Resources on: www.councilforlife.ie About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated yearly by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Council for Life, Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, Columba Centre, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Pit Your Wits For Glenbrohane – Glenbrohane Community Association Around Ireland Quiz:
Glenbrohane Community Association around Ireland quiz and picture quiz. Cost €2.00, winners receive a meal vouchers. If you would like to try your luck call to Cummins in Galbally, Mace, The Post Office and Fitzgerald’s Butchers in Ballylanders. Closing Date Friday October 2nd. Draw takes place on Tuesday October 6th in Glenbrohane
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders GAA:
Senior Football Championship Quarter Final. Ballylanders 1-8 Monaleen 0-9.
A second half Jimmy Barry Murphy goal was the crucial score in Saturday's quarter final victory over Monaleen in Bruff. In a very close contest there was never much between the sides. Ciaran Kelly kicked both of our opening points but we trailed at the water break by four points to two. Monaleen stretched the margin after the break before Eoin O'Mahony kicked a great score to keep us in touch. The last few minutes of the half saw three quick fire scores with Jimmy Barry and a free from Danny Frewen cancel out an effort from Monaleen to leave the score at the break 0-6 to 0-5 in favour of the City side. On the restart Eoin O'Mahony kicked a long distance free to level up the game but on the sixth minute Monaleen had gone ahead again. Tom O'Dywer and Shane O'Donoghue were introduced into the game but Monaleen were keeping us pinned back in our own half and only for some strong defences work from our backs who were putting pressure on their shot tackers resulting in missed opportunities to extend the lead. Then some great work by Eoin Walsh and Mark O'Connell set up Jimmy Barry Murphy who rifled his shot to the roof of the net just before the second water break to leave us two points ahead. The sides traded scores for the remainder of the game with our efforts coming from the booth of Danny Frewen and Brian O'Connell was to kick the insurance one to give us victory on a scoreline of 1-08 to 0-09 to the delight of the spectators who were lucky enough to be there. Well done to all the management and players who now await the draw which will take place after Wednesday night's two remaining quarter finals to see who we will face in the semi final. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more information about that fixture. Team and scorers, Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony (0-2,1 free), Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell (0-1), Ciaran Kelly (0-2,1 free), David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (1-1,1 free), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (0-2,1 free). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Shane O'Donoghue, Osin Brown, Keairn O'Callaghan.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 19th September:
Numbers: 4, 7, 15, 22.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catriona Walsh (Online), 2. Darragh Hayes, 3. David and Maureen Dineen,
4. David Noonan, 5. Maureen Browne.
Next Draw: Saturday 3rd October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 12th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Eilish Hogan.
Jackpot: €111.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 26th September 2020.
Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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.
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Anniversary:
Dave Walsh – Carraturk, Anniversary Mass is on this Saturday September 26th at 8 pm.
Recently Deceased:
Mary Littleton (née Hyland) – Lisava,Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Mary passed away peacefully at her home in her 93rd year after a long illness. Wife of the late Johnny and mother of the late Louise. She will be very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter Margie, sons Fr. John and Pat, brother Mathew, sisters Margaret, Bridget and Joan, daughter-in-law Patricia, sons-in-law Michael and Liam, grandchildren Brian, Adam, Ciara, Dáire, Ferghal and Doireann, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Mary's funeral cortége will leave her home on Thursday morning at 11.30am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Cahir for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Due to on going restrictions, Mary's mass will be for family and close friends only. The Littleton family thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
October Clergy Collection:
Next Saturday October 3rd and Next Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Payment by Cheque:
Those paying Collection by cheque please make it payable to Ballylanders Church Account.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday Next October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 27, 2020
That from the many called to holiness in Christ, those chosen to follow Him more closely in the priesthood and consecrated life will respond with humble readiness, we pray to the Lord.
(Phillippians 2: 8)
“He humbled Himself and became obedient….”
If the Lord invites you to follow Him in humble obedience as a priest or in the consecrated life, how will you respond? Speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Day for Life - Sunday 4th October 2020:
‘Hope in Him, hold firm and take heart.’ Psalm 27
There were 6,666 abortions in the Republic of Ireland in 2019 and over 200,000 in Great Britain, including significant numbers from the island of Ireland. We, the Catholic Church, have a message of hope and a story of love; together, we can promote a culture of life. We grieve the loss of life due to abortion. We seek a change of minds and hearts about the innate dignity of the child in the womb and the care of pregnant women. Pope Francis writes, ‘The gift of a new child, entrusted by the Lord to a father and a mother, begins with acceptance, continues with lifelong protection and has as its final goal the joy of eternal life … For God allows parents to choose the name by which He himself will call their child for all eternity.’ (Amoris Laetita - The Joy of Love, 166) How can Catholic parishes and communities be places of welcome, assistance and support? On this 25th anniversary of St John Paul II’s letter Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), we renew the call for respect and celebration of all life. The parish is a ‘family of families,’ (Amoris Laetita, 87). We ask our parishes to be places of welcome, where we can support pregnant women and celebrate the precious gift entrusted to them. We recognise that family is often ‘a challenging mosaic made up of many different realities, with all their joys, hopes and problems.’ (Amoris Laetitia, 57). We want to provide support for women and men who face difficult circumstances, as well as those who have experienced abortion and seek comfort in the Lord and their community. Our pledge ‘As a Catholic, I promise to foster a culture of welcome and acceptance of new life. I will pray and work for better legal protections for pregnant women and the child in the womb.’ Hope and Healing after Abortion God does not withhold his forgiveness from those who seek it with a sincere heart. But, even when we confess our sins and receive absolution, we are not always ready to forgive ourselves. There are many women and men still living, years later, with the emotional and spiritual scars of abortion. Our mission to promote a culture of life must include helping these women and men to be reconciled with themselves, with their lost child, and with the God who has never stopped loving them. In the Lord we can find peace: ‘Hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.’ (Romans 5:5) ‘My name is Caitlin* and I am 28 years old. When I became pregnant for the first time five years ago, I had an abortion. I have carried the pain from this experience, as well as feelings of loss, confusion and loneliness. When attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, I was given the time and space to name the child that I lost and to find healing and forgiveness in the Lord.’ *The name has been change to protect the identity of the mother. To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard go to www.rachelsvineyard.ie/ If you are concerned about an unborn child with a life-limiting condition, go to: www.everylifecounts.ie OR www.onedaymore.ie Access the Day for Life Resources on: www.councilforlife.ie About Day For Life Day for Life is celebrated yearly by the Catholic Church in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition. The Council for Life, Irish Catholic Bishops Conference, Columba Centre, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Pit Your Wits For Glenbrohane – Glenbrohane Community Association Around Ireland Quiz:
Glenbrohane Community Association around Ireland quiz and picture quiz. Cost €2.00, winners receive a meal vouchers. If you would like to try your luck call to Cummins in Galbally, Mace, The Post Office and Fitzgerald’s Butchers in Ballylanders. Closing Date Friday October 2nd. Draw takes place on Tuesday October 6th in Glenbrohane
Ballylanders Parent & Toddler:
At the Day Care Centre every Tuesday mornings 1st session is from 9.30am to 10.30am and the 2nd session is from 11.00am to 12noon. All Parents, Grandparents, Carers, welcome to attend fee is €3.00. It is a fun morning of Arts & Crafts and for everyone to come together to have fun. Please come and join Parent Support Worker Michelle Stack and to book a place in the 1st or 2nd session, please Telephone Michelle on (086) 8888105. Covid19 regulations are adhered to. The Parent and Toddler Groups are also held at the following venues as follows in Lough Gur at Honey Fitz on Tuesdays 1st session 10.00am to 11.00am and second session 11.30am to 12.30pm. Hospital on Wednesdays, 1st session, 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session11.00am to 12noon. Caherconlish at the Millennium Centre on Thursdays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and the second session 11.00am to 12noon. Kilmallock at the Pastoral Resource Centre on Fridays, 1st session 9.30am to 10.30am and 2nd session 11.00am to 12noon.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Ballylanders GAA:
Senior Football Championship Quarter Final. Ballylanders 1-8 Monaleen 0-9.
A second half Jimmy Barry Murphy goal was the crucial score in Saturday's quarter final victory over Monaleen in Bruff. In a very close contest there was never much between the sides. Ciaran Kelly kicked both of our opening points but we trailed at the water break by four points to two. Monaleen stretched the margin after the break before Eoin O'Mahony kicked a great score to keep us in touch. The last few minutes of the half saw three quick fire scores with Jimmy Barry and a free from Danny Frewen cancel out an effort from Monaleen to leave the score at the break 0-6 to 0-5 in favour of the City side. On the restart Eoin O'Mahony kicked a long distance free to level up the game but on the sixth minute Monaleen had gone ahead again. Tom O'Dywer and Shane O'Donoghue were introduced into the game but Monaleen were keeping us pinned back in our own half and only for some strong defences work from our backs who were putting pressure on their shot tackers resulting in missed opportunities to extend the lead. Then some great work by Eoin Walsh and Mark O'Connell set up Jimmy Barry Murphy who rifled his shot to the roof of the net just before the second water break to leave us two points ahead. The sides traded scores for the remainder of the game with our efforts coming from the booth of Danny Frewen and Brian O'Connell was to kick the insurance one to give us victory on a scoreline of 1-08 to 0-09 to the delight of the spectators who were lucky enough to be there. Well done to all the management and players who now await the draw which will take place after Wednesday night's two remaining quarter finals to see who we will face in the semi final. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more information about that fixture. Team and scorers, Declan O'Connor, Pa Holian, Steve Walsh, Donal Kelly, Steve Fox, Shaun Moloney, Killian Meade, Eoin O'Mahony (0-2,1 free), Mark O'Connell, Brian O'Connell (0-1), Ciaran Kelly (0-2,1 free), David McCarthy, Jimmy Barry Murphy (1-1,1 free), Eoin Walsh, Danny Frewen (0-2,1 free). Subs used, Tom O'Dywer, Shane O'Donoghue, Osin Brown, Keairn O'Callaghan.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 19th September:
Numbers: 4, 7, 15, 22.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Catriona Walsh (Online), 2. Darragh Hayes, 3. David and Maureen Dineen,
4. David Noonan, 5. Maureen Browne.
Next Draw: Saturday 3rd October 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,200.
Ballylanders Ladies Football ‘Split the Pot’ Draw Result – Saturday 12th September:
Winner: Congratulations to Eilish Hogan.
Jackpot: €111.00.
Next Draw: Saturday 26th September 2020.
Thank you for your continued support.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 20th September
Sunday 20th September 2020 - Twenty - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary:
Dave Walsh Anniversary is on Saturday September 26th at 8 pm.
Holy Land Collection:
Many thanks to all who contributed to the Holy Land Collection. If you have overlooked it please put your contribution in an envelope and hand it in at the door. Many thanks
October Clergy Collection:
Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Best Wishes to Fr Martin Hayes From Cashel Diocese, Will Be Made Bishop Of Kilmore, Co Cavan:
Fr Martin Hayes from Cashel Diocese, will be made Bishop of Kilmore, Co. Cavan on this Sunday. We wish him well and pray an abundance of God’s blessing in his new ministry.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 20, 2020
For the graces of clarity and active response in the discernment of our Heavenly Father’s will for all those considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
(Isaiah 55: 6)
“Seek the Lord while He is still to be found…”
While seeking Him in prayer and the sacraments, listen to Him. Could it be you are being called by Jesus to serve as a priest, religious sister or brother? If you think He may be offering you this grace, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area:
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or
087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on today Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders GAA:
Ballylanders are playing on Saturday, Ballylanders vs Monaleen in the quater final at 2pm in Bruff. Please note unfortunately no supporters are allowed in line with the government guidelines.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme - 2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 5th September:
Numbers: 6, 8, 17, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Evan and Conor Murphy (Online), 2. Pa Scannell, 3. Elizabeth Sheehan,
4. Geraldine O’Donoghue, 5. Mike Mansell.
Next Draw: Saturday 19th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary:
Dave Walsh Anniversary is on Saturday September 26th at 8 pm.
Holy Land Collection:
Many thanks to all who contributed to the Holy Land Collection. If you have overlooked it please put your contribution in an envelope and hand it in at the door. Many thanks
October Clergy Collection:
Saturday October 3rd and Sunday October 4th is the annual Clergy Collection. Please be as generous as you can. All collections are below par due to the strange times we are going through.
Saturday Mass Time:
Starting on Saturday October 3rd our Saturday Mass will be celebrated at 7pm.
Best Wishes to Fr Martin Hayes From Cashel Diocese, Will Be Made Bishop Of Kilmore, Co Cavan:
Fr Martin Hayes from Cashel Diocese, will be made Bishop of Kilmore, Co. Cavan on this Sunday. We wish him well and pray an abundance of God’s blessing in his new ministry.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 20, 2020
For the graces of clarity and active response in the discernment of our Heavenly Father’s will for all those considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord.
(Isaiah 55: 6)
“Seek the Lord while He is still to be found…”
While seeking Him in prayer and the sacraments, listen to Him. Could it be you are being called by Jesus to serve as a priest, religious sister or brother? If you think He may be offering you this grace, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at 086 - 876 0058.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area:
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or
087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on today Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Ballylanders GAA:
Ballylanders are playing on Saturday, Ballylanders vs Monaleen in the quater final at 2pm in Bruff. Please note unfortunately no supporters are allowed in line with the government guidelines.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme - 2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 5th September:
Numbers: 6, 8, 17, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Evan and Conor Murphy (Online), 2. Pa Scannell, 3. Elizabeth Sheehan,
4. Geraldine O’Donoghue, 5. Mike Mansell.
Next Draw: Saturday 19th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 13th September
Sunday 13th September 2020 - Twenty - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary Mass:
John and Mary Hegarty – Cullane, Charley and Mary Hanley – Cullane.
Holy Land Collection:
This collection is usually taken up on Good Friday, this year it has had to be delayed, it will now be taken up this weekend September Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th. The plan is to give all monies collected in the loose collection this weekend to the Holy Land. The parish will receive the envelope collection in the usual way. There is a special envelope available for this collection if anyone wants to use it but it is not necessary, all lose money will be forwarded to the Holy Land fund.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 13, 2020
For all those chosen to take up their cross in union with Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life that others might have eternal life, we pray to the Lord.
(Romans 14: 7)
“The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or dead we belong to the Lord”.
If the Lord invites you to follow Him in humble obedience as a priest or in the consecrated life, how will you respond? If the Spirit is prompting you to know Christ as a priest, or in the consecrated life, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 6, 2020
For a deeper participation among families in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life among their children, knowing that Christ is in their midst, we pray to the Lord.
(Matthew 18: 20)
“Where two or three are gathered in my name ……”
The community who gathers in Christ needs leadership. Might He be inviting you to consider a vocation to the consecrated life or priesthood? If so, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Confirmation 2020:
Our thanks to all who, helped to arrange confirmations this year. The children were confirmed in three different groups. This meant that a lot of reorganising had to be done. A big thank you, to parents, teachers and staff for their help and cooperation. We wish God’s blessing on all confirmed, especially those now in post primary schools for the first time.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at
086 - 876 0058.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area:
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or
087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
Holycross Annual Solemn Novena 2020:
We are happy to announce that Novena 2020 will go ahead from September 8th to 16th inclusive. However, due to Covid 19, the format will be significantly different from previous years. Because of the proximity and prevalence of the virus, we are forced to hold this year’s Solemn Novena behind closed doors for the protection of all. The Novena will be available online on www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. We will broadcast online at 10.30am and 7.30pm daily and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 7.30pm daily. Petitions for the Annual Novena and our weekly Friday Novena can now be submitted online (anonymously) on our website holycrossballycahill.com under Novena and Novena Petitions. These petitions will be prayed for at the Novena. The Session for the Sick will be broadcast online and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 2pm on Saturday 12th September. Unfortunately, we will not be able to facilitate any Anointing of the Sick. There will be no Blessing of Infants or Penitential Service this year. If you wish to receive a copy of the Novena prayers to join in at home, visit holycrossballycahill.com/novena, email hbparishoffice@gmail.com or call 0504 - 43124 and we will be happy to forward them to you. Mass Cards and Shop items can be posted or collected on request. Please call 0504 - 43124 or email holycrosssabbeyshop@gmail.com. We thank you for your understanding and support during these difficult times and we pray that Our Lady will watch over us all.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 13 - 16 of 16)
But Corona is a challenge,
Makes us take a different view,
Helps us see what really matters,
What it is we need to do.
We must watch out for our neighbour,
Doing everything we can,
We are all in this together,
Let us love our fellow man.
God is with us every moment,
Minding us with loving care,
Now we know how much we need Him,
Let us talk to Him in prayer.
So Corona, thanks for coming,
Truth to tell you, we needed you,
But don’t overstay your welcome,
That, alas would never do!
The End!.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on next Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now OPEN for applications:
Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Who can apply? The scheme is open to: voluntary and community groups, heritage-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profit heritage organisations, Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) participants, Adopt a Monument Programme participants (supported by funding from National Monuments Service)
Applications from other organisations, private companies or individuals will not be considered. Aims of the Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The aim of this scheme is to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites; that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (including buildings). The scheme also supports the purchase of essential equipment.
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Documentation. Please read carefully through the scheme documentation below, prior to starting your application on the online grants system. Application available below
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/funding-schemes?fbclid=IwAR2Rl9wrL1tkB0mOWW2gF6oEJKGCOUIr_fKoRrLXxVgjve0lIaDJES61AkY
Closing Date Applications must be submitted through the Heritage Council’s online grant system on or before Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 5 p.m. Project Timeframe. Only projects that can be commenced after an offer date at the end of September and completed before 23rd November 2020 can be considered under this scheme. Please read the Application Guidance Document carefully before attempting an application online. If you experience any technical difficulties with the online system please contact the Heritage Council as soon as possible as we may be able to sort it out quickly aryan@heritagecouncil.ie
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 5th September:
Numbers: 6, 8, 17, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Evan and Conor Murphy (Online), 2. Pa Scannell, 3. Elizabeth Sheehan,
4. Geraldine O’Donoghue, 5. Mike Mansell.
Next Draw: Saturday 19th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary Mass:
John and Mary Hegarty – Cullane, Charley and Mary Hanley – Cullane.
Holy Land Collection:
This collection is usually taken up on Good Friday, this year it has had to be delayed, it will now be taken up this weekend September Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th. The plan is to give all monies collected in the loose collection this weekend to the Holy Land. The parish will receive the envelope collection in the usual way. There is a special envelope available for this collection if anyone wants to use it but it is not necessary, all lose money will be forwarded to the Holy Land fund.
Parish Vocations:
Prayers of Intercession
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 13, 2020
For all those chosen to take up their cross in union with Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life that others might have eternal life, we pray to the Lord.
(Romans 14: 7)
“The life and death of each of us has its influence on others; if we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord, so that alive or dead we belong to the Lord”.
If the Lord invites you to follow Him in humble obedience as a priest or in the consecrated life, how will you respond? If the Spirit is prompting you to know Christ as a priest, or in the consecrated life, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 6, 2020
For a deeper participation among families in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life among their children, knowing that Christ is in their midst, we pray to the Lord.
(Matthew 18: 20)
“Where two or three are gathered in my name ……”
The community who gathers in Christ needs leadership. Might He be inviting you to consider a vocation to the consecrated life or priesthood? If so, speak to your local priest, or call your Diocesan Vocation’s Director, or email the National Vocations Office on info@vocations.ie
Confirmation 2020:
Our thanks to all who, helped to arrange confirmations this year. The children were confirmed in three different groups. This meant that a lot of reorganising had to be done. A big thank you, to parents, teachers and staff for their help and cooperation. We wish God’s blessing on all confirmed, especially those now in post primary schools for the first time.
Totus Tuus Magazine:
Due to the Covid 19 Outbreak Totus Tuus magazine is now being delivered straight to your door. If you would like to start receiving Totus Tuus to your home then please phone Fiona at
086 - 876 0058.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area:
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or
087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
Holycross Annual Solemn Novena 2020:
We are happy to announce that Novena 2020 will go ahead from September 8th to 16th inclusive. However, due to Covid 19, the format will be significantly different from previous years. Because of the proximity and prevalence of the virus, we are forced to hold this year’s Solemn Novena behind closed doors for the protection of all. The Novena will be available online on www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. We will broadcast online at 10.30am and 7.30pm daily and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 7.30pm daily. Petitions for the Annual Novena and our weekly Friday Novena can now be submitted online (anonymously) on our website holycrossballycahill.com under Novena and Novena Petitions. These petitions will be prayed for at the Novena. The Session for the Sick will be broadcast online and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 2pm on Saturday 12th September. Unfortunately, we will not be able to facilitate any Anointing of the Sick. There will be no Blessing of Infants or Penitential Service this year. If you wish to receive a copy of the Novena prayers to join in at home, visit holycrossballycahill.com/novena, email hbparishoffice@gmail.com or call 0504 - 43124 and we will be happy to forward them to you. Mass Cards and Shop items can be posted or collected on request. Please call 0504 - 43124 or email holycrosssabbeyshop@gmail.com. We thank you for your understanding and support during these difficult times and we pray that Our Lady will watch over us all.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 13 - 16 of 16)
But Corona is a challenge,
Makes us take a different view,
Helps us see what really matters,
What it is we need to do.
We must watch out for our neighbour,
Doing everything we can,
We are all in this together,
Let us love our fellow man.
God is with us every moment,
Minding us with loving care,
Now we know how much we need Him,
Let us talk to Him in prayer.
So Corona, thanks for coming,
Truth to tell you, we needed you,
But don’t overstay your welcome,
That, alas would never do!
The End!.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on next Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now OPEN for applications:
Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Who can apply? The scheme is open to: voluntary and community groups, heritage-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profit heritage organisations, Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) participants, Adopt a Monument Programme participants (supported by funding from National Monuments Service)
Applications from other organisations, private companies or individuals will not be considered. Aims of the Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The aim of this scheme is to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites; that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (including buildings). The scheme also supports the purchase of essential equipment.
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Documentation. Please read carefully through the scheme documentation below, prior to starting your application on the online grants system. Application available below
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/funding-schemes?fbclid=IwAR2Rl9wrL1tkB0mOWW2gF6oEJKGCOUIr_fKoRrLXxVgjve0lIaDJES61AkY
Closing Date Applications must be submitted through the Heritage Council’s online grant system on or before Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 5 p.m. Project Timeframe. Only projects that can be commenced after an offer date at the end of September and completed before 23rd November 2020 can be considered under this scheme. Please read the Application Guidance Document carefully before attempting an application online. If you experience any technical difficulties with the online system please contact the Heritage Council as soon as possible as we may be able to sort it out quickly aryan@heritagecouncil.ie
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner." Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12th October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME : 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement Programme: 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings. On the 10th August, 2020 the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, TD announced a €5 million fund, under the Community Enhancement Programme to provide capital grants towards the maintenance improvement and upkeep of community centres and community buildings. The allocation for Limerick is €203,981.00. This funding is available under the Government’s July stimulus package, and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas in a manner consistent with Limerick’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016-2021. It provides support to local community and voluntary groups to deliver small-scale capital projects. What projects are eligible for funding? The funding covers capital projects only. Priority types of small-scale works for Limerick are as follows: Upgrade of Community Buildings/ Community Centres, Kitchen/Food preparation upgrades, Disability access works, Improvements to toilet/shower/changing facilities, Energy efficiency/ heating upgrades, Or other repairs and improvements. All applications for funding under this programme will be reviewed and assessed to ensure consistency with the Limerick Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP). In deciding the final allocations of funding to projects, the LCDC may take account of a number of factors including geographical balance, previous funding received by the applicant and the desirability to fund a variety of projects. The relative disadvantage of the area where the facility is located or the area it serves will form part of the decision process along with cross-reference being made to the HP (Hasse Pobal) Deprivation Index. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme-2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate, Limerick City & County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. By Email to: cep@limerick.ie By 12 Noon on Friday 16th October, 2020. CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 5th September:
Numbers: 6, 8, 17, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1.Evan and Conor Murphy (Online), 2. Pa Scannell, 3. Elizabeth Sheehan,
4. Geraldine O’Donoghue, 5. Mike Mansell.
Next Draw: Saturday 19th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €4,000.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 6th September
Sunday 6th September 2020 - Twenty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary Mass:
September 5th/6th, Margaret O’Regan - Cullane, Pa O’Regan - Kilgarriff, Nellie (Eileen) Magner - Church Road,
Catherine (Kitt) Fitzgerald - Cullane North.
Holy Land Collection:
This collection is usually taken up on Good Friday, this year it has had to be delayed, it will now be taken up next weekend September Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th. The plan is to give all monies collected in the loose collection next weekend to the Holy Land. The parish will receive the envelope collection in the usual way. There is a special envelope available for this collection if anyone wants to use it but it is not necessary, all lose money will be forwarded to the Holy Land fund.
Confirmation 2020:
Our thanks to all who, helped to arrange confirmations this year. The children were confirmed in three different groups. This meant that a lot of reorganising had to be done. A big thank you, to parents, teachers and staff for their help and cooperation. We wish God’s blessing on all confirmed, especially those now in post primary schools for the first time.
Holycross Annual Solemn Novena 2020:
We are happy to announce that Novena 2020 will go ahead from September 8th to 16th inclusive. However, due to Covid 19, the format will be significantly different from previous years. Because of the proximity and prevalence of the virus, we are forced to hold this year’s Solemn Novena behind closed doors for the protection of all. The Novena will be available online on www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. We will broadcast online at 10.30am and 7.30pm daily and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 7.30pm daily. Petitions for the Annual Novena and our weekly Friday Novena can now be submitted online (anonymously) on our website holycrossballycahill.com under Novena and Novena Petitions. These petitions will be prayed for at the Novena. The Session for the Sick will be broadcast online and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 2pm on Saturday 12th September. Unfortunately, we will not be able to facilitate any Anointing of the Sick. There will be no Blessing of Infants or Penitential Service this year. If you wish to receive a copy of the Novena prayers to join in at home, visit holycrossballycahill.com/novena, email hbparishoffice@gmail.com or call 0504 - 43124 and we will be happy to forward them to you. Mass Cards and Shop items can be posted or collected on request. Please call 0504 - 43124 or email holycrosssabbeyshop@gmail.com. We thank you for your understanding and support during these difficult times and we pray that Our Lady will watch over us all.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area.
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or 087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 9 - 12 of 16)
Pubs and café are forbidden
And we dare not go to Mass,
Nursing homes we must not visit,
Hospitals we have to pass.
But this enforced isolation
Gives us lots of time to think,
Time to clean the kitchen cupboards,
Time to make our wardrobes shrink.
Could it be that this Corona,
Is a blessing in disguise,
Makes us think about our lifestyle,
Makes us open wide our eyes.
We thought we were all important,
Greatest being on this earth,
So we used it and abused it,
As if it were ours from birth.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 13 – 16 of 16).
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on the Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
Ballylanders GAA:
Ballylanders played Oola last Saturday in Kilmallock, unfortunately the result did not go our way Ballylanders 0-8 Oola
2-8. Up next for our seniors is Monaleen in the quarterfinals. Junior B: Our Junior B team played Galtee Gaels last Tuesday evening in the South championship with a comprehensive win in Kilbehenny on a scoreline of 2-12 to 2-05. Our minor team were in action on Friday evening but lost out to Naomh Eoin/ Cnoc Gaels on a scoreline of 1-11 to
3-07. The lotto draw takes place this Saturday night 5th September, for a jackpot of €3,800, tickets available locally or on the smartlotto website.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
Sports Clubs In Limerick Can Now Apply For Covid-19 Club Small Grants Of Up To €1,500 Through Limerick Sports Partnership (LSP):
The Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is part of a series of Covid-19 related funding schemes from Sport Ireland, following the announcement of €70 million of funding by the Government to support the sports sector in response to the crisis. The Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme will be implemented by the network of Local Sports Partnerships and will provide assistance to local clubs with covering costs associated with the reopening of sports clubs. This scheme is separate to the Sports Club Resilience Fund, which will be delivered through National Governing Bodies. This scheme is designed to support sports clubs that do not have the finances to implement Covid-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols. The Covid-19 Club Small Grants can be used to support Covid-19 related expenditure dating from 02 May 2020 onwards (Date of publication of Government roadmap to recovery). As the total fund available is limited, clubs which already have the finances to implement Covid-19 protocols should not apply. This grant scheme is designed and intended to support return to sporting activities only and cannot be used to support Covid-19 costs related to hospitality services such as bars or restaurants within sports facilities. The scheme will be based on identified needs. Limerick Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland will work together to ensure that the investment is distributed fairly and every effort will be made to ensure that the wider sports community benefits from this scheme. There is a €1,500 limit per club on this grant scheme however applications will be means tested and only clubs with the most need will be eligible for the full amount. Clubs should not feel that they have to apply for the full amount to be considered for support. Speaking regarding the launch of the Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme, LSP Coordinator Phelim Macken, said “Limerick Sports Partnership welcomes the announcement of financial support for sports clubs across Ireland and encourages all sports clubs in Limerick to assess their need for financial support towards Covid-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols.” For further information on how to apply please visit www.limericksports.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 04 September 2020. Clubs registered with Limerick Sports Partnership will also receive an email with the relevant links and information. If you have any additional queries, please contact Phelim Macken on 061 333600; pmacken@limericksports.ie. Only one application can be submitted per sport club. Applications to Limerick Sports Partnership are only applicable to clubs based within Limerick. Funding applications must be submitted prior to 4th September 2020 via the application form on Limerick Sports Partnership’s website at www.limericksports.ie Clubs must ensure that, where available, they prioritise the application for funding support via their National Governing Body or relevant representative body. Funding support for the same purpose should not be sought from multiple sources.
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now OPEN for applications:
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Who can apply? The scheme is open to: voluntary and community groups,heritage-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profit heritage organisations, Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) participants, Adopt a Monument Programme participants (supported by funding from National Monuments Service). Applications from other organisations, private companies or individuals will not be considered. Aims of the Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The aim of this scheme is to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites; that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (including buildings). The scheme also supports the purchase of essential equipment.
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Documentation. Please read carefully through the scheme documentation below, prior to starting your application on the online grants system. Application available below
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/funding-schemes?fbclid=IwAR2Rl9wrL1tkB0mOWW2gF6oEJKGCOUIr_fKoRrLXxVgjve0lIaDJES61AkY
Closing Date Applications must be submitted through the Heritage Council’s online grant system on or before Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 5 p.m. Project Timeframe. Only projects that can be commenced after an offer date at the end of September and completed before 23rd November 2020 can be considered under this scheme. Please read the Application Guidance Document carefully before attempting an application online. If you experience any technical difficulties with the online system please contact the Heritage Council as soon as possible as we may be able to sort it out quickly aryan@heritagecouncil.ie
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner."
Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12 October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 22nd August:
Numbers: 1, 17, 19, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Danny O’Reilly, 2. Pa Jo Quane, 3. Frankie Walsh,
4. Kevin Flynn, 5.Shelia Blade.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,800.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary Mass:
September 5th/6th, Margaret O’Regan - Cullane, Pa O’Regan - Kilgarriff, Nellie (Eileen) Magner - Church Road,
Catherine (Kitt) Fitzgerald - Cullane North.
Holy Land Collection:
This collection is usually taken up on Good Friday, this year it has had to be delayed, it will now be taken up next weekend September Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th. The plan is to give all monies collected in the loose collection next weekend to the Holy Land. The parish will receive the envelope collection in the usual way. There is a special envelope available for this collection if anyone wants to use it but it is not necessary, all lose money will be forwarded to the Holy Land fund.
Confirmation 2020:
Our thanks to all who, helped to arrange confirmations this year. The children were confirmed in three different groups. This meant that a lot of reorganising had to be done. A big thank you, to parents, teachers and staff for their help and cooperation. We wish God’s blessing on all confirmed, especially those now in post primary schools for the first time.
Holycross Annual Solemn Novena 2020:
We are happy to announce that Novena 2020 will go ahead from September 8th to 16th inclusive. However, due to Covid 19, the format will be significantly different from previous years. Because of the proximity and prevalence of the virus, we are forced to hold this year’s Solemn Novena behind closed doors for the protection of all. The Novena will be available online on www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. We will broadcast online at 10.30am and 7.30pm daily and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 7.30pm daily. Petitions for the Annual Novena and our weekly Friday Novena can now be submitted online (anonymously) on our website holycrossballycahill.com under Novena and Novena Petitions. These petitions will be prayed for at the Novena. The Session for the Sick will be broadcast online and on Tipperary Mid - West Radio at 2pm on Saturday 12th September. Unfortunately, we will not be able to facilitate any Anointing of the Sick. There will be no Blessing of Infants or Penitential Service this year. If you wish to receive a copy of the Novena prayers to join in at home, visit holycrossballycahill.com/novena, email hbparishoffice@gmail.com or call 0504 - 43124 and we will be happy to forward them to you. Mass Cards and Shop items can be posted or collected on request. Please call 0504 - 43124 or email holycrosssabbeyshop@gmail.com. We thank you for your understanding and support during these difficult times and we pray that Our Lady will watch over us all.
Affordable Live-in Homecare Provides Live-In Carers For The Elderly In Your Area.
Affordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on, 087 - 9916791 or 087 - 7440729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie ALHomecare Facebook Page
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 9 - 12 of 16)
Pubs and café are forbidden
And we dare not go to Mass,
Nursing homes we must not visit,
Hospitals we have to pass.
But this enforced isolation
Gives us lots of time to think,
Time to clean the kitchen cupboards,
Time to make our wardrobes shrink.
Could it be that this Corona,
Is a blessing in disguise,
Makes us think about our lifestyle,
Makes us open wide our eyes.
We thought we were all important,
Greatest being on this earth,
So we used it and abused it,
As if it were ours from birth.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 13 – 16 of 16).
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
A Go Fund Me Page Has Been Set Up For The Defibrillator Replacement:
A Go Fund me page had been set up for the Defibrillator replacement. Hello I thought you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe, https://gf.me/u/yvxpjs. Even a small donation it could help Juliette McSweeney reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. Thanks for having a look!
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park In Aid Of The Defibrillator Replacement For Ballylanders:
Thanks to T O’Flynn we are having a Drive in Bingo in TO Park on the Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm. €10 to play, €15 for a double. All patrons are asked to remain in their own car and to comply with Covid 19 regulations. We would like to thank everyone in advance for your support.
Ballylanders GAA:
Ballylanders played Oola last Saturday in Kilmallock, unfortunately the result did not go our way Ballylanders 0-8 Oola
2-8. Up next for our seniors is Monaleen in the quarterfinals. Junior B: Our Junior B team played Galtee Gaels last Tuesday evening in the South championship with a comprehensive win in Kilbehenny on a scoreline of 2-12 to 2-05. Our minor team were in action on Friday evening but lost out to Naomh Eoin/ Cnoc Gaels on a scoreline of 1-11 to
3-07. The lotto draw takes place this Saturday night 5th September, for a jackpot of €3,800, tickets available locally or on the smartlotto website.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook, for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter, on their Facebook Page every week.
Culture Night 2020:
Culture Night 2020 will take place this year on Friday 18th September, so now is the time to start planning events and activities for the Limerick region! The Tourism, Culture & Arts Office of Limerick City and County Council is inviting event organisers to take part in this year’s event by registering events through a public call. Culture Night is always great fun and offers the perfect opportunity for us, as a region, to showcase the wealth of culture that Limerick has to offer. It is a night to celebrate the cultural, artistic and creative communities of our city and county by inviting existing and new audiences to experience our galleries, museums, workshops and studios. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it is necessary this year that some changes are made to the 2020 programme. Event organisers are encouraged to programme digital events along with some small pre-booked live events. In planning digital or online events, groups are asked to consider this an opportunity to reach much larger audiences than would be able to attend a live event at present and also to reach new audiences who may not normally be able to attend. All live events that wish to register must implement pre-booking and ticketing to manage audience numbers in line with national Covid-19 regulations and guidelines, abiding by event size regulations and implementing strict safety measures. Never has it been more important for an event like Culture Night to take place as it presents the opportunity for our creative community to work in partnership to nurture the cultural life of our region and support our audiences as they adjust to a new social and cultural environment within their communities. To register your event go to Limerick.ie, click here. Clubs, organisations and groups in Limerick wishing to organise a Culture Night event this year, will be supported with advice, promotion and merchandising by Limerick Tourism, Culture & Arts Office. If you have any queries or would like to know more about getting involved in Culture Night 2020 you can email artsoffice@limerick.ie or call 061 556370.
Sports Clubs In Limerick Can Now Apply For Covid-19 Club Small Grants Of Up To €1,500 Through Limerick Sports Partnership (LSP):
The Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is part of a series of Covid-19 related funding schemes from Sport Ireland, following the announcement of €70 million of funding by the Government to support the sports sector in response to the crisis. The Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme will be implemented by the network of Local Sports Partnerships and will provide assistance to local clubs with covering costs associated with the reopening of sports clubs. This scheme is separate to the Sports Club Resilience Fund, which will be delivered through National Governing Bodies. This scheme is designed to support sports clubs that do not have the finances to implement Covid-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols. The Covid-19 Club Small Grants can be used to support Covid-19 related expenditure dating from 02 May 2020 onwards (Date of publication of Government roadmap to recovery). As the total fund available is limited, clubs which already have the finances to implement Covid-19 protocols should not apply. This grant scheme is designed and intended to support return to sporting activities only and cannot be used to support Covid-19 costs related to hospitality services such as bars or restaurants within sports facilities. The scheme will be based on identified needs. Limerick Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland will work together to ensure that the investment is distributed fairly and every effort will be made to ensure that the wider sports community benefits from this scheme. There is a €1,500 limit per club on this grant scheme however applications will be means tested and only clubs with the most need will be eligible for the full amount. Clubs should not feel that they have to apply for the full amount to be considered for support. Speaking regarding the launch of the Covid-19 Club Small Grant Scheme, LSP Coordinator Phelim Macken, said “Limerick Sports Partnership welcomes the announcement of financial support for sports clubs across Ireland and encourages all sports clubs in Limerick to assess their need for financial support towards Covid-19 related hygiene and social distancing protocols.” For further information on how to apply please visit www.limericksports.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 04 September 2020. Clubs registered with Limerick Sports Partnership will also receive an email with the relevant links and information. If you have any additional queries, please contact Phelim Macken on 061 333600; pmacken@limericksports.ie. Only one application can be submitted per sport club. Applications to Limerick Sports Partnership are only applicable to clubs based within Limerick. Funding applications must be submitted prior to 4th September 2020 via the application form on Limerick Sports Partnership’s website at www.limericksports.ie Clubs must ensure that, where available, they prioritise the application for funding support via their National Governing Body or relevant representative body. Funding support for the same purpose should not be sought from multiple sources.
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now OPEN for applications:
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Who can apply? The scheme is open to: voluntary and community groups,heritage-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profit heritage organisations, Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) participants, Adopt a Monument Programme participants (supported by funding from National Monuments Service). Applications from other organisations, private companies or individuals will not be considered. Aims of the Community Heritage Grant Scheme. The aim of this scheme is to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites; that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (including buildings). The scheme also supports the purchase of essential equipment.
Community Heritage Grant Scheme Documentation. Please read carefully through the scheme documentation below, prior to starting your application on the online grants system. Application available below
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/funding-schemes?fbclid=IwAR2Rl9wrL1tkB0mOWW2gF6oEJKGCOUIr_fKoRrLXxVgjve0lIaDJES61AkY
Closing Date Applications must be submitted through the Heritage Council’s online grant system on or before Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 5 p.m. Project Timeframe. Only projects that can be commenced after an offer date at the end of September and completed before 23rd November 2020 can be considered under this scheme. Please read the Application Guidance Document carefully before attempting an application online. If you experience any technical difficulties with the online system please contact the Heritage Council as soon as possible as we may be able to sort it out quickly aryan@heritagecouncil.ie
Limerick Development Plan 2022 – 2028 – What Is Your Vision For Limerick:
What is your vision for Limerick? That is the central question being asked by Limerick City and County Council as the starting line on Limerick’s first ever combined Development Plan is crossed. The Limerick Development Plan is the first combined plan for Limerick city and county since the merger of the two local authorities in 2014 and is one of the most important functions of the council. The plan will be the blueprint for the physical and socio-economic development of Limerick over a six year period, up to 2028 and beyond, and will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the city and county as a whole. Members of the public, children, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders are being invited to give their views on the future of Limerick. What is the vision for Limerick? How can we bring people and economic activity back into our city? How can we create compact sustainable communities? How can we reinforce our towns and villages? Where should new housing be located? How can we protect our heritage? Where should new retail be located? Should we increase agricultural sites? What about the climate and sustainable development, provision of public and sustainable transport and the ability to build one-off housing? These are some of the questions that will be addressed throughout the development plan process. The publication of the Issues Paper today is the first step in a 99-week process in the making of the Limerick Development Plan. By law the Council must have its Development Plan agreed and published within this timeframe. This consultation document presents an overview of the main planning and development issues in Limerick. The Limerick Development Plan presents an opportunity to the general public to shape Limerick for the future and ‘have your say’ when it comes to important issues such as housing, economic development, community and heritage, and seeks to encourage public debate on what broad issues should be considered in the new plan. Your input into this process by considering the ‘bigger picture’ issues facing Limerick, is central to its success. Cllr Michael Collins, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick said: “The Limerick Development Plan process encourages public engagement and we want to start the conversation on the issues that affect you.” “This new Limerick Development Plan will provide the blueprint for the development of Limerick, physically, economically and socially in a sustainable manner."
Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council said: “This project is one of the most important and strategic functions of the Local Authority.” “The publication of the Issues Paper is the first step in the plan making process and it sets out some of the key issues for Limerick.” “We want to engage with the people of Limerick, so please have your say on the way you want Limerick to develop over the next decade and help shape the future of our Limerick.” The Issues Paper is divided into eight themes and is guided by the UN Sustainable Goals, the National Planning Framework Project Ireland 2040 and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. The themes are: People & Places, Economic Development & Employment, Connectivity, Infrastructure, Landscape Heritage & Green Infrastructure, Social Community & Cultural Developments, Climate Change & Flood Risk, Environmental Assessments. To get involved in the Limerick Development Plan, click here. As part of the consultation process, Limerick City and County Council has created a virtual room where people can enter to get more information on the Limerick Development Plan, and submit their opinions and comments. A series of public meetings (strictly by appointment and adhering to Covid-19 guidelines) and a webinar are scheduled to discuss the Limerick Development Plan. A ‘Virtual Room’ has been created to give members of the public more information on the plan. For all this information log onto limerick.ie/limerick-development-plan. The Issues Paper is available in Limerick City and County Council’s offices in Merchant’s Quay, and Dooradoyle, the Municipal Offices in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale, as well as the five libraries currently open to the public: Adare; Dooradoyle; Kilmallock; Newcastle West and Watch House Cross. The public consultation period is open until 12 October 2020 at 5pm. You can make a submission through the Council’s consultation portal MyPoint | email: devplan@limerick.ie By Post: Forward/ Strategic Planning, Corporate Headquarters, Limerick City and County Council, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick V94 EH90. Follow the thread on social media #LimerickDevPlan
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 22nd August:
Numbers: 1, 17, 19, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Danny O’Reilly, 2. Pa Jo Quane, 3. Frankie Walsh,
4. Kevin Flynn, 5.Shelia Blade.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,800.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 30th August
Sunday 30th August 2020 - Twenty - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary Mass;
Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
Ballylanders Pattern Mass Held on Saturday 15th August 2020:
We were blessed with a dry pleasant morning despite recent inclement weather. On arrival the families gathered beside the graves of their loved ones. This made physical distancing very easy and also easy access to all the graves. The reaction to this new arrangement was very positive and many suggested we use that arrangement in future. We missed the friends from abroad and distant parts of the country this year, but thanks to Facebook we were able to link up with them. The graveyard as always was in immaculate condition thanks to our dedicated Coshlea workers this was much appreciated by all who attended the Mass. This year there was a general sprinkling of holy water on the graves rather than the individual sprinkling of graves and Holy Communion was distributed in the Church afterwards. Sincere thanks to all who helped to organise the whole event, the altar, the chairs, public address system, the stewards, those on traffic control, those who oversaw the collection. Many thanks to all, who have contributed to the fund, to maintain the graveyard.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 5 - 8 of 16)
But we didn’t want to listen
And we didn’t want to hear,
We just watched TV and Tablets,
Drank our wine and quaffed beer.
Then Corona chose to visit,
We were all caught unprepared.
This wee microscopic VIRUS,
Has our whole world running scared.
So our hands we keep on washing
And we’re careful when we cough.
We stand six feet from our neighbour,
Cause this virus might jump off.
Now we live in isolation,
While our hearts are full of fear
And we fill our fridge and cupboards,
Just in case it lasts a year.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 9 - 12 of 16).
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
Ballylanders GAA:
Congratulations to our seniors on their win last Saturday over our neighbours Galtee Gaels on a score line of 0-8 to 1-16. Next up this Saturday is Oola at 6pm. Unfortunately under government guidelines no supporters are allowed to attend this, match. On Saturday evening our senior footballers are playing Oola in RD 3 of the county senior football championship in Kilmallock at 6pm, unfortunately they will be no spectators in attendance but the game will be recorded & shown on the Limerick TV website free of charge approximately one hour after the game finishes, follow our twitter account for regular updates as the match is on live.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter on their Facebook Page every week. Due to circumstances beyond our control due to Strom Ellen and having no internet on Thursday 20th August 2020 we were unable to upload a Newsletter, it has been uploaded now below.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble Cancelled:
The Ramble: Due to be held this Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am has been, Cancelled due to Covid19 restrictions.
Ballylanders Newspaper Notes:
Due to Storm Francis on Tuesday last 25th August 2020, and with a Power Cut in Ballylanders it was not possible to include the Ballylanders Newspaper Notes in the following Newspapers this week, The Avondhu, The Vale Star or The Weekly Observer, hopefully all will be back to normal next week.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding opened on Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 22nd August:
Numbers: 1, 17, 19, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Danny O’Reilly, 2. Pa Jo Quane, 3. Frankie Walsh,
4. Kevin Flynn, 5.Shelia Blade.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,800.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary Mass;
Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
Ballylanders Pattern Mass Held on Saturday 15th August 2020:
We were blessed with a dry pleasant morning despite recent inclement weather. On arrival the families gathered beside the graves of their loved ones. This made physical distancing very easy and also easy access to all the graves. The reaction to this new arrangement was very positive and many suggested we use that arrangement in future. We missed the friends from abroad and distant parts of the country this year, but thanks to Facebook we were able to link up with them. The graveyard as always was in immaculate condition thanks to our dedicated Coshlea workers this was much appreciated by all who attended the Mass. This year there was a general sprinkling of holy water on the graves rather than the individual sprinkling of graves and Holy Communion was distributed in the Church afterwards. Sincere thanks to all who helped to organise the whole event, the altar, the chairs, public address system, the stewards, those on traffic control, those who oversaw the collection. Many thanks to all, who have contributed to the fund, to maintain the graveyard.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 5 - 8 of 16)
But we didn’t want to listen
And we didn’t want to hear,
We just watched TV and Tablets,
Drank our wine and quaffed beer.
Then Corona chose to visit,
We were all caught unprepared.
This wee microscopic VIRUS,
Has our whole world running scared.
So our hands we keep on washing
And we’re careful when we cough.
We stand six feet from our neighbour,
Cause this virus might jump off.
Now we live in isolation,
While our hearts are full of fear
And we fill our fridge and cupboards,
Just in case it lasts a year.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 9 - 12 of 16).
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
Defibrillator Upgrade:
Work is underway towards replacing the Defibrillator and the storage box in the village. The new Defibrillator will be charged off the mains electricity. The storage box will have a keypad locking mechanism and the Eircode will be inscribed on the front. When a caller rings 999 they will be asked for the Eircode, given the combination to open the box and they will receive assistance over the phone as to what to do until the ambulance arrives. The cost is €2,650.00 approximately including vat. Defibrillator Pads for the machine cost €94.00 to replace after every use or every 2 years. If you have any fundraising ideas or would like to help with this initiative please do not hesitate to contact the committee on 087 - 6647670. Thank you.
Ballylanders GAA:
Congratulations to our seniors on their win last Saturday over our neighbours Galtee Gaels on a score line of 0-8 to 1-16. Next up this Saturday is Oola at 6pm. Unfortunately under government guidelines no supporters are allowed to attend this, match. On Saturday evening our senior footballers are playing Oola in RD 3 of the county senior football championship in Kilmallock at 6pm, unfortunately they will be no spectators in attendance but the game will be recorded & shown on the Limerick TV website free of charge approximately one hour after the game finishes, follow our twitter account for regular updates as the match is on live.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter on their Facebook Page every week. Due to circumstances beyond our control due to Strom Ellen and having no internet on Thursday 20th August 2020 we were unable to upload a Newsletter, it has been uploaded now below.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble Cancelled:
The Ramble: Due to be held this Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am has been, Cancelled due to Covid19 restrictions.
Ballylanders Newspaper Notes:
Due to Storm Francis on Tuesday last 25th August 2020, and with a Power Cut in Ballylanders it was not possible to include the Ballylanders Newspaper Notes in the following Newspapers this week, The Avondhu, The Vale Star or The Weekly Observer, hopefully all will be back to normal next week.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding opened on Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 22nd August:
Numbers: 1, 17, 19, 27.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Danny O’Reilly, 2. Pa Jo Quane, 3. Frankie Walsh,
4. Kevin Flynn, 5.Shelia Blade.
Next Draw: Saturday 5th September 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,800.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 23rd August
Sunday 23rd August 2020 - Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary Mass;
Billy Morrissey - Carraturk. Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are this Saturday August 22nd and next Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
Ballylanders Pattern Mass Held on Saturday 15th August 2020:
We were blessed with a dry pleasant morning despite recent inclement weather. On arrival the families gathered beside the graves of their loved ones. This made physical distancing very easy and also made easy access to all graves. The reaction to this new arrangement was very positive and many suggested we use that arrangement in future. We missed the friends from abroad and distant parts of the country this year, but thanks to Facebook we were able to link up with them. The graveyard as always was in immaculate condition thanks to our dedicated Coshlea workers, this was much appreciated by all who attended the Mass. This year there was a general sprinkling of holy water on the graves rather than the individual sprinkling of graves and Holy Communion was distributed in the church afterwards. Sincere thanks to all who helped to organise the whole event, the altar, chairs, public address system, the stewards, those on traffic control, those who oversaw the collection. Many thanks to all, who have contributed to the fund, to maintain the graveyard.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 1 – 4 of 16)
We were flying to the Moon,
We were finding life on Mars,
We were dropping bombs with drones,
We were getting bigger cars.
We were building finer homes,
Flying out to warmer lands,
We were busy buying clothes,
We were brushing up our tans.
We were throwing out good food,
While we watched the starving poor,
We kept burning fossil fuels,
And our air became less pure.
We were warned by our Pope,
Need to mind our Common Home,
Need to watch our Carbon Footprint,
Try to save our world from doom.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 5 – 8 of 16).
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter on their Facebook Page every week.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding opened on Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 8th August:
Numbers: 1, 6, 8, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Mary Buckley (On-Line) , 2. Fiona Riordan,
3. John Casey, 4. Tom Burke, 5. Ballylanders Ladies Club.
Next Draw: Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,600.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary Mass;
Billy Morrissey - Carraturk. Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are this Saturday August 22nd and next Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
Ballylanders Pattern Mass Held on Saturday 15th August 2020:
We were blessed with a dry pleasant morning despite recent inclement weather. On arrival the families gathered beside the graves of their loved ones. This made physical distancing very easy and also made easy access to all graves. The reaction to this new arrangement was very positive and many suggested we use that arrangement in future. We missed the friends from abroad and distant parts of the country this year, but thanks to Facebook we were able to link up with them. The graveyard as always was in immaculate condition thanks to our dedicated Coshlea workers, this was much appreciated by all who attended the Mass. This year there was a general sprinkling of holy water on the graves rather than the individual sprinkling of graves and Holy Communion was distributed in the church afterwards. Sincere thanks to all who helped to organise the whole event, the altar, chairs, public address system, the stewards, those on traffic control, those who oversaw the collection. Many thanks to all, who have contributed to the fund, to maintain the graveyard.
The Challenge of Corona: (Verses 1 – 4 of 16)
We were flying to the Moon,
We were finding life on Mars,
We were dropping bombs with drones,
We were getting bigger cars.
We were building finer homes,
Flying out to warmer lands,
We were busy buying clothes,
We were brushing up our tans.
We were throwing out good food,
While we watched the starving poor,
We kept burning fossil fuels,
And our air became less pure.
We were warned by our Pope,
Need to mind our Common Home,
Need to watch our Carbon Footprint,
Try to save our world from doom.
Poem will be Continued Next week! (with verses 5 – 8 of 16).
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
The Morning Star Vintage Group:
Would like to thank all the participants who took part in our vintage run on Sunday 16th August. We would like to thank, James, Mary Rose for the use of their premises. Father Breen for his kind words. The motor cycle stewards who provided a safe environment for all. And Edel O’Brien and Dave Noonan for looking after the registration. Proceeds of which are been given to two local clubs.
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. It is also available on the Ballylanders Community Facebook. A special thank you to Ballylanders Community Facebook for providing us the opportunity to show our Ballylanders Newsletter on their Facebook Page every week.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding opened on Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 8th August:
Numbers: 1, 6, 8, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Mary Buckley (On-Line) , 2. Fiona Riordan,
3. John Casey, 4. Tom Burke, 5. Ballylanders Ladies Club.
Next Draw: Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,600.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 16th August
Sunday 16th August 2020 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversary Mass;
Patti Crilly - Kilfinane Road. Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
Recently Deceased:
Mary Catherine Buckley – Emly, aged 105. May She Rest In Peace.
Pattern Masses:
Friday August 14th at 8pm, Saturday August 15th at 11.00am, Saturday August 15th at 8pm,
Sunday August 16th at 10.00am.
Pattern Mass:
Bring your own bottle of water for blessing. Restricted car parking. Collection taken up as we gather. Envelopes for graveyards maintenance collection available. Please attend Mass while standing by the grave of your loved one. No individual sprinkling with holy water of graves. No distribution of Holy Communion at Pattern Mass. Holy Communion available in Church after Mass.
Pattern Mass 2020:
Recently Archbishop 0’ Reilly asked us to ‘exercise extreme care and caution’ with open air cemetery masses. On Wednesday the number of new cases was 50, the bishop’s advice is very wise. We will have our annual Pattern Cemetery Mass on this Saturday August 15th at 11.00 AM at Our Lady’s well. There are some adjustments we must make. To make sure it’s a safe experience for everyone we must make some adjustments.
Distribution Of Holy Communion At The Pattern Mass:
There is a difficulty in distribution of Holy Communion in the open air with the protection of respects. The challenge is how to protect the health of the communion helpers. The virus is now in the community and in some cases the source has not been identified. I have a duty to protect the wellbeing of communion helpers and their families, most of whom are over 60. It is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are next Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on next Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before this Friday 14th August.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO For The Pattern At T.O. Park:
Drive in Bingo for the Pattern hosted by T.O. and his crew on this Thursday 13th August at T.O. Park, Knockadea. Eyes down at 8.00pm. All proceeds to The Village Park and Day Care Centre in Ballylanders, with top cash prizes. Hope you will be beeping, Beep! Beep! on the night.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’:
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding will open Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 8th August:
Numbers: 1, 6, 8, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Mary Buckley (On-Line) , 2. Fiona Riordan,
3. John Casey, 4. Tom Burke, 5. Ballylanders Ladies Club.
Next Draw: Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,600.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversary Mass;
Patti Crilly - Kilfinane Road. Eamonn Fitzgerald – Saturday August 29th at 8.pm.
Recently Deceased:
Mary Catherine Buckley – Emly, aged 105. May She Rest In Peace.
Pattern Masses:
Friday August 14th at 8pm, Saturday August 15th at 11.00am, Saturday August 15th at 8pm,
Sunday August 16th at 10.00am.
Pattern Mass:
Bring your own bottle of water for blessing. Restricted car parking. Collection taken up as we gather. Envelopes for graveyards maintenance collection available. Please attend Mass while standing by the grave of your loved one. No individual sprinkling with holy water of graves. No distribution of Holy Communion at Pattern Mass. Holy Communion available in Church after Mass.
Pattern Mass 2020:
Recently Archbishop 0’ Reilly asked us to ‘exercise extreme care and caution’ with open air cemetery masses. On Wednesday the number of new cases was 50, the bishop’s advice is very wise. We will have our annual Pattern Cemetery Mass on this Saturday August 15th at 11.00 AM at Our Lady’s well. There are some adjustments we must make. To make sure it’s a safe experience for everyone we must make some adjustments.
- only necessary cars will be allowed to park on church road, this will provide extra space for
- please bring your own bottle of water for blessing
- collection will be taken up as you arrive for mass. Envelopes for the cemetery maintenance will be available also.
- please go directly to the graveside of your dead and loved ones and attend mass in that position, this will help greatly to ensure physical distancing
- a general sprinkling of holy water only will take place.
Distribution Of Holy Communion At The Pattern Mass:
There is a difficulty in distribution of Holy Communion in the open air with the protection of respects. The challenge is how to protect the health of the communion helpers. The virus is now in the community and in some cases the source has not been identified. I have a duty to protect the wellbeing of communion helpers and their families, most of whom are over 60. It is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are next Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on next Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before this Friday 14th August.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO For The Pattern At T.O. Park:
Drive in Bingo for the Pattern hosted by T.O. and his crew on this Thursday 13th August at T.O. Park, Knockadea. Eyes down at 8.00pm. All proceeds to The Village Park and Day Care Centre in Ballylanders, with top cash prizes. Hope you will be beeping, Beep! Beep! on the night.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’:
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that, Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding will open Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 8th August:
Numbers: 1, 6, 8, 16.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Mary Buckley (On-Line) , 2. Fiona Riordan,
3. John Casey, 4. Tom Burke, 5. Ballylanders Ladies Club.
Next Draw: Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,600.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 9th August
Sunday 9th August 2020 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
William Kelly - Knocklong Road.
Pattern Mass 2020:
Recently Archbishop 0’ Reilly asked us to ‘exercise extreme care and caution’ with open air cemetery masses. On Wednesday the number of new cases was 50, the bishop’s advice is very wise. We will have our annual Pattern Cemetery Mass on Saturday August 15th at 11.00 AM at Our Lady’s well. There are some adjustments we must make. To make sure it’s a safe experience for everyone we must make some adjustments.
Distribution Of Holy Communion At The Pattern Mass:
There is a difficulty in distribution of Holy Communion in the open air with the protection of respects. The challenge is how to protect the health of the communion helpers. The virus is now in the community and in some cases the source has not been identified. I have a duty to protect the well being of communion helpers and their families, most of whom are over 60. It is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11 AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before 14th August.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park:
Drive in BINGO at T.O. Park this Thursday August 6th, Kick Off 8.00 P.M. Double Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €15.00. Single Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €10.00. For More information contact, Declan on 086 – 4005727 or T.O. on 086 – 8272761 or Stella on 025 24009.
Drive in BINGO For The Pattern At T.O. Park:
Drive in Bingo for the Pattern hosted by T.O. and his crew on Thursday 13th August at T.O. Park, Knockadea. Eyes down at 8.00pm. All proceeds to The Village Park and Day Care Centre in Ballylanders, with top cash prizes. Hope you will be beeping, Beep! Beep! on the night.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that a special information webinar will take place Tuesday 4th August at 11am. Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding will also open Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 25th July:
Numbers: 11, 17, 18, 25.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Fiona Maher (On-Line) , 2. Mickie Daly,
3. Juliette McSweeney, 4. Peg Murphy, 5. J.J. Hinchey
Next Draw: Saturday 8th August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,400.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
William Kelly - Knocklong Road.
Pattern Mass 2020:
Recently Archbishop 0’ Reilly asked us to ‘exercise extreme care and caution’ with open air cemetery masses. On Wednesday the number of new cases was 50, the bishop’s advice is very wise. We will have our annual Pattern Cemetery Mass on Saturday August 15th at 11.00 AM at Our Lady’s well. There are some adjustments we must make. To make sure it’s a safe experience for everyone we must make some adjustments.
- only necessary cars will be allowed to park on church road, this will provide extra space for
- please bring your own bottle of water for blessing
- collection will be taken up as you arrive for mass. Envelopes for the cemetery maintenance will be available also.
- please go directly to the graveside of your dead and loved ones and attend mass in that position, this will help greatly to ensure physical distancing
- a general sprinkling of holy water only will take place.
Distribution Of Holy Communion At The Pattern Mass:
There is a difficulty in distribution of Holy Communion in the open air with the protection of respects. The challenge is how to protect the health of the communion helpers. The virus is now in the community and in some cases the source has not been identified. I have a duty to protect the well being of communion helpers and their families, most of whom are over 60. It is a serious matter and not to be taken lightly.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11 AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before 14th August.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park:
Drive in BINGO at T.O. Park this Thursday August 6th, Kick Off 8.00 P.M. Double Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €15.00. Single Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €10.00. For More information contact, Declan on 086 – 4005727 or T.O. on 086 – 8272761 or Stella on 025 24009.
Drive in BINGO For The Pattern At T.O. Park:
Drive in Bingo for the Pattern hosted by T.O. and his crew on Thursday 13th August at T.O. Park, Knockadea. Eyes down at 8.00pm. All proceeds to The Village Park and Day Care Centre in Ballylanders, with top cash prizes. Hope you will be beeping, Beep! Beep! on the night.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Calling all Local organisations! The Community Foundation for Ireland is to start accepting applications from charities for funding from the €6m raised during ‘RTE Does Comic Relief’.
We would be grateful if through your communities you could make non-profit groups who have been supporting vulnerable people through the Covid-19 emergency aware that a special information webinar will take place Tuesday 4th August at 11am. Registration details can be accessed via The Community Foundation for Ireland website. Applications for funding will also open Tuesday 04/08/2020. ‘RTE does Comic Relief’ attracted more than 1.4m viewers. Their generosity together with the goodwill of corporate partners, Government commitments and all of the participants helped make this event a huge success.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 25th July:
Numbers: 11, 17, 18, 25.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Fiona Maher (On-Line) , 2. Mickie Daly,
3. Juliette McSweeney, 4. Peg Murphy, 5. J.J. Hinchey
Next Draw: Saturday 8th August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,400.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 2nd August
Sunday 2nd August 2020 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
Joan Casey – Tooraleagan.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 1st July at 8pm and Sunday 2nd August, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contact this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before 14th August.
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park:
Drive in BINGO at T.O. Park this Thursday July 30th, Kick Off 8.00P.M. Double Book and Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €15.00. Single Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €10.00. For More information contact, Declan on 086 – 4005727 or T.O. on 086 – 8272761 or Stella on 025 24009.
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 25th July:
Numbers: 11, 17, 18, 25.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Fiona Maher (On-Line) , 2. Mickie Daly,
3. Juliette McSweeney, 4. Peg Murphy, 5. J.J. Hinchey
Next Draw: Saturday 8th August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,400.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
Joan Casey – Tooraleagan.
August is Confirmation Month:
Two groups of our Children will receive Confirmation this month. The dates are Saturday August 22nd and Saturday 29th August, each ceremony will take place at 11AM. The ceremonies will be done in small Groups with limited attendance, this means that it is not possible for the Bishop to come in person to Administer the Sacrament. The Parish Priest in each Parish will Administer the Sacrament to the children. We devote this month of August to our Confirmation children and I ask you to remember them each day in your prayers and at Mass.
More Volunteers Needed:
Many thanks to those who offered to help with the door collection and the wipe down after Masses. These are going to be ongoing tasks so we do need to set up firm rotas and publish them each week in the newsletter. It is our way of protecting one another. Names, please to the sacristy or any member of the Parish Support Group.
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 1st July at 8pm and Sunday 2nd August, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
- RTE Broadcast Daily Mass On RTE NEWS NOW At 10.30 AM:- RTÉ will air Mass every weekday Monday to Friday at 10.30am on RTÉ News Now. Mass will be followed each day by a short religious message from representatives of Ireland's other faith communities and Christian denominations. RTÉ will also continue to broadcast a diverse range of Christian worship every Sunday at 11am, on RTÉ One Television, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra/LW252 and, in Irish, on RTÉ Radio Na Gaeltacht and at 2pm on Sunday on RTE News Now will show a Sunday Worship. RTÉ News Now can be accessed on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) as well as via the RTÉ Player, the RTÉ News Now app and via RTÉ.ie/news.
- EWTN Catholic TV Station:- EWTN Catholic Television Station broadcasts 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It has daily Masses, Rosaries, Spiritual Talks, Music, Prayers, Children’s Programmes and other religious programmes. It is available on SKY on channel 588.
- 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 wwwwww.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
- EWTN Catholic Radio Station:- EWTN Catholic Radio Station broadcasts 24 hours a day seven days a week. It has daily Masses and many varied religious programmes. It is available on SKY Radio channel 0147.
- www.churchservices.tv:- You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv from churches that have web cams provided to relay on the site.
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contact this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
Knocklong /Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine:
The Knocklong/Glenbrohane – Parish Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2020. Taking in our neighbouring Parishes. Coach leaving Kildorrery at 7.15am, Mitchelstown (The Square) at 7.30am, Ballylanders (The Church) at 7.45am, Knocklong at 8.00am, Hospital at 8.15am. Cost Adults €30 per person. This is due to Social Distancing and limit of how many we can have on the Coach. We will stop in Gort for Breakfast and that evening for Dinner on route home. Guidelines from H.S.E., Government, to be adhered to at all times. Covid19, with Social Distancing, on the coach and wearing a face mask. Names to: Bridget Fitzgerald (086) 3594571. After 7.00pm, On or before 14th August.
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk/Ramble:
The Ramble: Saturday 29th August 2020 at 11am. The Hill Walking Radio Group Annual Fundraising Walk, from the Community Centre Hall in Galbally, at 11am on Saturday 29th August. Visit Megalithic Tomb, Visit Men’ Shed. Social walking at its best. Celebrate our 10th Birthday with us.
Drive in BINGO At T.O. Park:
Drive in BINGO at T.O. Park this Thursday July 30th, Kick Off 8.00P.M. Double Book and Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €15.00. Single Book, Loose Page and Raffle Tickets €10.00. For More information contact, Declan on 086 – 4005727 or T.O. on 086 – 8272761 or Stella on 025 24009.
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 25th July:
Numbers: 11, 17, 18, 25.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Fiona Maher (On-Line) , 2. Mickie Daly,
3. Juliette McSweeney, 4. Peg Murphy, 5. J.J. Hinchey
Next Draw: Saturday 8th August 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,400.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 26th July
Sunday 26th July 2020 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 25th July at 8pm and Sunday 26th July, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP:
Details of A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP are on this Newsletter. Please let us have your name if you are willing to join that support group. A Covid 19 Officer has to be appointed for the Parish to oversee the guidelines.
Re-opening for Public Mass Guidelines from Archbishop O’Reilly:
Beginnings
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Memorial Masses For The Dead:
These Masses will be arranged in due course after we have all got used to the new routine for the weekends.
We Remember Our Dead:
We remember all who were buried during the lockdown. We remember those here locally and relatives and friends who died elsewhere.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Prayer of Consecration:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Health of the Sick, at this time of great challenge to our country from the coronavirus, we consecrate to Jesus through your Immaculate Heart: ourselves, our family, the members of our parish and Diocese, and the people of Ireland. O Mary, Queen of Ireland, when you appeared at Knock, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and brought them comfort in a time of sorrow. Be with us now as a sign of salvation and hope, as we entrust ourselves to your loving care. We renew the promises of our Baptism and Confirmation and ask your intercession that we may be always faithful to Christ and to his Church. Bring under you mantle of protection all those who are suffering because of the coronavirus, and those who care for the sick and minister in their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another. O loving Mother, at the foot of the Cross, with steadfast faith, your immaculate Heart was pierced by grief at the suffering of your Son. You know that we need during difficult days. Help us, O Mother of Devine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us – He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. O Blessed Mother, Our Life, our Sweetness and Our Hope, we wish that this Consecration be for the glory of God and that it lead us safely to Jesus your Son. A Naomh-Mhuire, a Mháthair Dé, guigh orainn na peacaigh, anois agus ar uair ár mbáis. Amen.
Blessing: May your servants be shielded, O Lord By the protection of your loving-kindness, That, doing what is good in this world, They may reach you, their highest good. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contact this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Knockadea National School – 6th Class 2019-2020 Best Wishes:
We wish all the very best to our 6th Class Pupils and to All the Sixth Class Pupils of the Parish as they move on to Secondary School.
Ballylanders National School Enrolments for 2020/2021:
Ballylanders National School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year 2020/2021. If you would like an enrolment form, please email the school at ballylandersns@live.ie or text
(087) 316 9717. If you have any queries please contact (087) 316 9717.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 11th July:
Numbers: 1, 5, 15, 19.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Kevin Fitzgerald (On-Line) , 2. Liam Geary, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Mary Daly, 5. Harry and Joe Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 25th July 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,200.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Mass And Face Masks:
It is ‘highly recommend ‘, that we wear masks attending Mass. Some already wear them. It does give confidence to older people to attend. So please consider wearing a mask at Mass. The spread of the virus is now being spread more and more in the community rather than residential centres.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 25th July at 8pm and Sunday 26th July, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP:
Details of A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP are on this Newsletter. Please let us have your name if you are willing to join that support group. A Covid 19 Officer has to be appointed for the Parish to oversee the guidelines.
Re-opening for Public Mass Guidelines from Archbishop O’Reilly:
Beginnings
- Establish, in consultation with the Parish Pastoral Group/Council, A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP of parishioners and staff who will be able to implement the Framework Document in the circumstances of your parish. It is important to remember the “Return to Work Safety Protocol” published by the Government is a statutory requirement and applies to all parishes.
- The tasks of the Parish Support Group are as follows:
- Reflect on how to enlist volunteers to assist with the re-opening, i.e. recruit, where possible, parishioners with a background in health care/public health care, hygiene management, those have experienced of stewarding gatherings and those who can help communicate the arrangements for Masses etc.
- A risk assessment of your church(es) and sacrist(ies) should be carried out by this support team.
- Devise a plan, applicable to each church in the parish, to allow for safe queuing prior to entry, movement of people within the church and the distribution of Holy Communion in a safe manner for all. Please arrange for appropriate signage which clearly indicates how this will work.
- Identify how people with a physical disability will be facilitated (possibly accompanied by a carer or a support person).
- Initially, in a parish with more than one church, consider whether it might be more effective, in terms of facilitating numbers and maintaining hygiene, to celebrate Mass in the largest Church for the foreseeable future. This is a matter for the Parish Support Group. There should be no multiplication of the Masses.
- Plan to have one or more supervised boxes at the entrances of the Church for the contribution envelopes/cash offerings to avoid the need for people to pass collection baskets or bags.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Memorial Masses For The Dead:
These Masses will be arranged in due course after we have all got used to the new routine for the weekends.
We Remember Our Dead:
We remember all who were buried during the lockdown. We remember those here locally and relatives and friends who died elsewhere.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
- RTE Broadcast Daily Mass On RTE NEWS NOW At 10.30 AM: - RTÉ will air Mass every weekday Monday to Friday at 10.30am on RTÉ News Now. Mass will be followed each day by a short religious message from representatives of Ireland's other faith communities and Christian denominations. RTÉ will also continue to broadcast a diverse range of Christian worship every Sunday at 11am, on RTÉ One Television, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra/LW252 and, in Irish, on RTÉ Radio Na Gaeltacht and at 2pm on Sunday on RTE News Now will show a Sunday Worship. RTÉ News Now can be accessed on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) as well as via the RTÉ Player, the RTÉ News Now app and via RTÉ.ie/news
- EWTN Catholic TV Station:- EWTN Catholic Television Station broadcasts 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It has daily Masses, Rosaries, Spiritual Talks, Music, Prayers, Children’s Programmes and other religious programmes. It is available on SKY on channel 588.
- 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 wwwwww.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
- EWTN Catholic Radio Station:- EWTN Catholic Radio Station broadcasts 24 hours a day seven days a week. It has daily Masses and many varied religious programmes. It is available on SKY Radio channel 0147.
- www.churchservices.tv:- You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv from churches that have web cams provided to relay on the site.
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Prayer of Consecration:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Health of the Sick, at this time of great challenge to our country from the coronavirus, we consecrate to Jesus through your Immaculate Heart: ourselves, our family, the members of our parish and Diocese, and the people of Ireland. O Mary, Queen of Ireland, when you appeared at Knock, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and brought them comfort in a time of sorrow. Be with us now as a sign of salvation and hope, as we entrust ourselves to your loving care. We renew the promises of our Baptism and Confirmation and ask your intercession that we may be always faithful to Christ and to his Church. Bring under you mantle of protection all those who are suffering because of the coronavirus, and those who care for the sick and minister in their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another. O loving Mother, at the foot of the Cross, with steadfast faith, your immaculate Heart was pierced by grief at the suffering of your Son. You know that we need during difficult days. Help us, O Mother of Devine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us – He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. O Blessed Mother, Our Life, our Sweetness and Our Hope, we wish that this Consecration be for the glory of God and that it lead us safely to Jesus your Son. A Naomh-Mhuire, a Mháthair Dé, guigh orainn na peacaigh, anois agus ar uair ár mbáis. Amen.
Blessing: May your servants be shielded, O Lord By the protection of your loving-kindness, That, doing what is good in this world, They may reach you, their highest good. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contact this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851.
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Knockadea National School – 6th Class 2019-2020 Best Wishes:
We wish all the very best to our 6th Class Pupils and to All the Sixth Class Pupils of the Parish as they move on to Secondary School.
Ballylanders National School Enrolments for 2020/2021:
Ballylanders National School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year 2020/2021. If you would like an enrolment form, please email the school at ballylandersns@live.ie or text
(087) 316 9717. If you have any queries please contact (087) 316 9717.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000.
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019.
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses.
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 11th July:
Numbers: 1, 5, 15, 19.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Kevin Fitzgerald (On-Line) , 2. Liam Geary, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Mary Daly, 5. Harry and Joe Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 25th July 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,200.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
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BALLYLANDERS NEWSLETTER
WEEK ENDING 19th July
Sunday 19th July 2020 - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anniversaries:
John Hanley - Carraturk
Recently Deceased:
Edward (Eddie) McInerney R.I.P., 41 Bengal Terrace, Limerick City. Condolences to Edwards Wife Christina, Sons Edward, Robert, Daughters Mary and Florence McInerney . Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren extended family, relatives and friends, who passed away on the 6th July 2020. May he Rest in Peace.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 18th July at 8pm and Sunday 19th July, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
Ballylanders Sunday 10am Mass on Facebook:
Mass will resume on Facebook this Sunday 19th July 2020 at 10am. Apologises for the technical breakdown during last Sundays Mass.
A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP:
Details of A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP are on this Newsletter. Please let us have your name if you are willing to join that support group. A Covid 19 Officer has to be appointed for the Parish to oversee the guidelines.
Re-opening for Public Mass Guidelines from Archbishop O’Reilly:
Beginnings
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Memorial Masses For The Dead:
These Masses will be arranged in due course after we have all got used to the new routine for the weekends.
We Remember Our Dead:
We remember all who were buried during the lockdown. We remember those here locally and relatives and friends who died elsewhere.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Prayer of Consecration:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Health of the Sick, at this time of great challenge to our country from the coronavirus, we consecrate to Jesus through your Immaculate Heart: ourselves, our family, the members of our parish and Diocese, and the people of Ireland. O Mary, Queen of Ireland, when you appeared at Knock, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and brought them comfort in a time of sorrow. Be with us now as a sign of salvation and hope, as we entrust ourselves to your loving care. We renew the promises of our Baptism and Confirmation and ask your intercession that we may be always faithful to Christ and to his Church. Bring under you mantle of protection all those who are suffering because of the coronavirus, and those who care for the sick and minister in their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another. O loving Mother, at the foot of the Cross, with steadfast faith, your immaculate Heart was pierced by grief at the suffering of your Son. You know that we need during difficult days.
Help us, O Mother of Devine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us – He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
O Blessed Mother, Our Life, our Sweetness and Our Hope, we wish that this Consecration be for the glory of God and that it lead us safely to Jesus your Son. A Naomh-Mhuire, a Mháthair Dé, guigh orainn na peacaigh, anois agus ar uair ár mbáis. Amen.
Blessing: May your servants be shielded, O Lord By the protection of your loving-kindness, That, doing what is good in this world, They may reach you, their highest good. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contacts this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
The Annual Mass In Ballingarry Cemetery, Glenbrohane:
The Annual Mass in Ballingarry Cemetery, Glenbrohane, will take place on this Monday 20th July 2020 at 8pm.
Glenbrohane Community Association:
A big Thank You to all who supported and climbed Sliabh Riadh and did the stroll around the Glen on Sunday 21st June 2020. A total of €2,935.20 was raised for Care Bright in Bruff. Well done to everyone involved.
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Knockadea National School – 6th Class 2019-2020 Best Wishes:
We wish all the very best to our 6th Class Pupils and to All the Sixth Class Pupils of the Parish as they move on to Secondary School.
Ballylanders National School Enrolments for 2020/2021:
Ballylanders National School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year 2020/2021. If you would like an enrolment form, please email the school at ballylandersns@live.ie or text
(087) 316 9717. If you have any queries please contact (087) 316 9717.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 11th July:
Numbers: 1, 5, 15, 19.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Kevin Fitzgerald (On-Line) , 2. Liam Geary, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Mary Daly, 5. Harry and Joe Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 25th July 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,200.
Parish Newsletter:
Send your emails to coshleanewsletter@gmail.com. By Tuesday or Wednesday. All information to be in by 4.00pm on Wednesday, of the week it goes to print 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
Anniversaries:
John Hanley - Carraturk
Recently Deceased:
Edward (Eddie) McInerney R.I.P., 41 Bengal Terrace, Limerick City. Condolences to Edwards Wife Christina, Sons Edward, Robert, Daughters Mary and Florence McInerney . Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren extended family, relatives and friends, who passed away on the 6th July 2020. May he Rest in Peace.
Parish Masses:
Masses in Parish Church this weekend as follows Saturday 18th July at 8pm and Sunday 19th July, at 10am. At this time there is no obligation on those worried or anxious about being in a crowd to attend mass. A slow start is probably the best way to go, Mass on Facebook will continue from the Church on Sundays at 10AM only. Consider making a visit to the Church before Saturday to familiarise yourself with the new lay out. Holy Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass starting from the back row.
Ballylanders Sunday 10am Mass on Facebook:
Mass will resume on Facebook this Sunday 19th July 2020 at 10am. Apologises for the technical breakdown during last Sundays Mass.
A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP:
Details of A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP are on this Newsletter. Please let us have your name if you are willing to join that support group. A Covid 19 Officer has to be appointed for the Parish to oversee the guidelines.
Re-opening for Public Mass Guidelines from Archbishop O’Reilly:
Beginnings
- Establish, in consultation with the Parish Pastoral Group/Council, A PARISH SUPPORT GROUP of parishioners and staff who will be able to implement the Framework Document in the circumstances of your parish. It is important to remember the “Return to Work Safety Protocol” published by the Government is a statutory requirement and applies to all parishes.
- The tasks of the Parish Support Group are as follows:
- Reflect on how to enlist volunteers to assist with the re-opening, i.e. recruit, where possible, parishioners with a background in health care/public health care, hygiene management, those have experienced of stewarding gatherings and those who can help communicate the arrangements for Masses etc.
- A risk assessment of your church(es) and sacrist(ies) should be carried out by this support team.
- Devise a plan, applicable to each church in the parish, to allow for safe queueing prior to entry, movement of people within the church and the distribution of Holy Communion in a safe manner for all. Please arrange for appropriate signage which clearly indicates how this will work.
- Identify how people with a physical disability will be facilitated (possibly accompanied by a carer or a support person).
- Initially, in a parish with more than one church, consider whether it might be more effective, in terms of facilitating numbers and maintaining hygiene, to celebrate Mass in the largest Church for the foreseeable future. This is a matter for the Parish Support Group. There should be no multiplication of the Masses.
- Plan to have one or more supervised boxes at the entrances of the Church for the contribution envelopes/cash offerings to avoid the need for people to pass collection baskets or bags.
Trocaire Collection:
Thank you for contributing to the parish collections. We are asked to remember the poor in foreign countries. You can contribute directly to Trocaire or hand the money in with your collection. We must remember the poor.
Memorial Masses For The Dead:
These Masses will be arranged in due course after we have all got used to the new routine for the weekends.
We Remember Our Dead:
We remember all who were buried during the lockdown. We remember those here locally and relatives and friends who died elsewhere.
Spiritual Communion Prayer:
This is a simple and loving Spiritual Communion we are all called to make in times when we are unable to attend and receive Communion:-
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
List of Religious Services Broadcast On Television, Radio and On-Line:
- RTE Broadcast Daily Mass On RTE NEWS NOW At 10.30 AM - RTÉ will air Mass every weekday Monday to Friday at 10.30am on RTÉ News Now. Mass will be followed each day by a short religious message from representatives of Ireland's other faith communities and Christian denominations. RTÉ will also continue to broadcast a diverse range of Christian worship every Sunday at 11am, on RTÉ One Television, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra/LW252 and, in Irish, on RTÉ Radio Na Gaeltacht and at 2pm on Sunday on RTE News Now will show a Sunday Worship. RTÉ News Now can be accessed on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) as well as via the RTÉ Player, the RTÉ News Now app and via RTÉ.ie/news. This content will also be available on the RTÉ Player, both live and on catch-up.
- EWTN Catholic TV Station - EWTN Catholic Television Station broadcasts 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It has daily Masses, Rosaries, Spiritual Talks, Music, Prayers, Children’s Programmes and other religious programmes. It is available on SKY on channel 588
- 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 wwwwww.radiomaria.ie Please join our growing faith family!
- EWTN Catholic Radio Station - EWTN Catholic Radio Station broadcasts 24 hours a day seven days a week. It has daily Masses and many varied religious programmes. It is available on SKY Radio channel 0147.
- www.churchservices.tv - You can access Masses and religious services from County Limerick and all over Ireland by using www.churchservices.tv from churches that have web cams provided to relay on the site.
The Challenge of Corona:
We were flying to the Moon, we were finding life on Mars, we were dropping bombs with drones, we were getting bigger cars. We were building finer homes, flying out to warmer lands, we were busy buying clothes, we were brushing up our tans. We were throwing out good food, while we watched the starving poor, we kept burning fossil fuels, and our air became less pure. We were warned by our Pope, need to mind our Common Home, need to watch our Carbon Footprint, try to save our world from doom. But we didn’t want to listen and we didn’t want to hear, we just watched TV and Tablets, drank our wine and quaffed beer. Then Corona chose to visit, we were all caught unprepared. This wee microscopic VIRUS, has our whole world running scared. So our hands we keep on washing and we’re careful when we cough. We stand six feet from our neighbour, cause this virus might jump off. Now we live in isolation, while our hearts are full of fear and we fill our fridge and cupboards, just in case it lasts a year. Pubs and café are forbidden and we dare not go to Mass, nursing homes we must not visit, hospitals we have to pass. But this enforced isolation gives us lots of time to think, time to clean the kitchen cupboards, time to make our wardrobes shrink. Could it be that this Corona, is a blessing in disguise, makes us think about our lifestyle, makes us open wide our eyes. We thought we were all important, greatest being on this earth, so we used it and abused it, as if it were ours from birth. But Corona is a challenge, Makes us take a different view, Helps us see what really matters, what it is we need to do. We must watch out for our neighbour, doing everything we can, we are all in this together, let us love our fellow man. God is with us every moment, minding us with loving care, now we know how much we need Him, let us talk to Him in prayer. So Corona, thanks for coming, Truth to tell you, we needed you, but don’t overstay your welcome, that, alas would never do!
Prayer of Consecration:
Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Health of the Sick, at this time of great challenge to our country from the coronavirus, we consecrate to Jesus through your Immaculate Heart: ourselves, our family, the members of our parish and Diocese, and the people of Ireland. O Mary, Queen of Ireland, when you appeared at Knock, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and brought them comfort in a time of sorrow. Be with us now as a sign of salvation and hope, as we entrust ourselves to your loving care. We renew the promises of our Baptism and Confirmation and ask your intercession that we may be always faithful to Christ and to his Church. Bring under you mantle of protection all those who are suffering because of the coronavirus, and those who care for the sick and minister in their needs, as your Son implores us to do for one another. O loving Mother, at the foot of the Cross, with steadfast faith, your immaculate Heart was pierced by grief at the suffering of your Son. You know that we need during difficult days.
Help us, O Mother of Devine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us – He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection.
O Blessed Mother, Our Life, our Sweetness and Our Hope, we wish that this Consecration be for the glory of God and that it lead us safely to Jesus your Son. A Naomh-Mhuire, a Mháthair Dé, guigh orainn na peacaigh, anois agus ar uair ár mbáis. Amen.
Blessing: May your servants be shielded, O Lord By the protection of your loving-kindness, That, doing what is good in this world, They may reach you, their highest good. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Search For Descendants:
Hello. I hope that you can help me. I believe my family is from Ballylanders originally. There is a question on the name of my Great Grandmother. Her sister is Margaret Lee Ryan Stanton and was a cousin to Reverend Tim Lee whom I also believe was from this area. Margaret was born to Mary Fitzgerald and Daniel Lee in 1858. Her sister we are told was married to an O’Dwyer who passed and the children were placed in a Protestant orphanage, which would be a change on religion. Can you steer me on the right direction. I believe that her name was Kathleen but there also was a name change to Burton at some point. I hope that parish records can tell me the story. In order to obtain birth certificates, I need the name of my Great Grandmother at birth, whom I know was baptized in Roman Catholic Church. Anyone with any information please contact: Darcy Shippey by email: dship05@yahoo.com
Search For Descendants:
Dear Father Thomas Breen, Would you please place this email on the notice board of the Church.
My Great Grandfather John Sheehan left Ballylanders [Glenahoglisha] in the mid 1850’s to immigrate to Victoria Australia. He left his parents Daniel and Mary Sheehan [Bergin] known sisters Bridget, Honora, Julia, and Ellen and? Brother Daniel. Honora Sheehan married James Power 02 August 1872 in Ballylanders. Children of James and Julia Power were Baptised Parish of Ballylanders Catherine b. 06 May 1878, James b. 18 December 1880, Bridget b. 16 June 1883, and Honora b. 18 October 1884, Married James King 1916. Michael, 01 October 1885, William b. 04 May 1887, married Bridget Barry. Julia b. 23 June 1889, Michael b. 27 August 1890, Julia Sheehan married? Tobin. Bridget Sheehan married James Mahony. Ellen Sheehan married? Condon. I would love to hear from any descendants of the above, have also been researching Doyle [Galbally] and Bergin [Bansha]. Father Eugene Baker is my 3rd cousin. Yours sincerely, Lesley Way (nee Sheehan), anyone with any information please contacts this email: randlway@optusnet.com.au
The Annual Mass In Ballingarry Cemetery, Glenbrohane:
The Annual Mass in Ballingarry Cemetery, Glenbrohane, will take place on this Monday 20th July 2020 at 8pm.
Glenbrohane Community Association:
A big Thank You to all who supported and climbed Sliabh Riadh and did the stroll around the Glen on Sunday 21st June 2020. A total of €2,935.20 was raised for Care Bright in Bruff. Well done to everyone involved.
Ballylanders Community Helpline Number For Help During The Corona Virus:
A group of local volunteers have come together to assist those who are self - isolating, or who may be nervous to come to the village at this current time and may be in need of assistance. Please telephone (087) 3399851
COVID-19 Support Line for Older People:
ALONE manage a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am - 8pm, by calling
0818 222 024.
Knockadea National School – 6th Class 2019-2020 Best Wishes:
We wish all the very best to our 6th Class Pupils and to All the Sixth Class Pupils of the Parish as they move on to Secondary School.
Ballylanders National School Enrolments for 2020/2021:
Ballylanders National School is currently taking enrolments for the academic year 2020/2021. If you would like an enrolment form, please email the school at ballylandersns@live.ie or text
(087) 316 9717. If you have any queries please contact (087) 316 9717.
Community Enhancement Programme 2020:
Limerick City and County Council and Limerick Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Community Enhancement How to apply: The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st of August 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed application forms including supporting documentation to be submitted as follows: By Post: Limerick LCDC, Community Enhancement Programme, Urban and Rural Community Development, Social Development Directorate ,Limerick City and County Council ,Merchant’s Quay ,Limerick ,V94 EH90. By Email: cep@limerick.ie Further enquires can be made to Limerick County Council and who can help with completing applications if required on (061) 496000
Pilot 2020 Home Improvement Scheme For Social Housing Tenants Of Limerick City and County Council In The Cappamore / Kilmallock Municipal District:
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications and quotation is Friday the 31st July, 2020. Post or hand delivered to: Administrative Officer, Limerick City and Council Arás Mainchin, Seoighe Area Office, Kilmallock County Limerick, V35 K497. Email: pilotgrant@limerick.ie Contact Phone Numbers: Customer Services (061) 556000 or Kilmallock Municipal District Offices (063) 98019
A Great Initiative For Local Business – Lean On Me:
Lean On Me is an initiative devised by LiveableLimerick and a group of local volunteers to help local Limerick businesses. The initiative uses smart technology to connect customers who want to support their favourite local business. The new web portal www.leanonme.eu allows customers to pay for a voucher for their chosen local business which is collected at a later date after the business reopens. The initiative especially helps business that do not have the existing IT infrastructure to generate very essential cashflow and sell vouchers online. The overall goal of Lean On Me is to re-start the cashflow for local businesses
Ballylanders GAA Club Fortnightly Lotto Results – Saturday 11th July:
Numbers: 1, 5, 15, 19.
Winner: No Match 4 winner. 5 Lucky Dip winners of €20 each,
1. Kevin Fitzgerald (On-Line) , 2. Liam Geary, 3. Peg Murphy,
4. Mary Daly, 5. Harry and Joe Fox.
Next Draw: Saturday 25th July 2020.
Venue: To Be Confirmed.
Next Jackpot: €3,200.
Parish Newsletter:
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