Ballybay Monaghan Ireland

Monaghan LEADER is supporting the delivery of a Social Enterprise Training programme which will commence with a one day workshop event on Monday 23 October in the Iontas Centre Castleblayney.

This FREE one day workshop will introduce you to how to develop a social enterprise in your community and offer you the opportunity to participate in a training programme which will be delivered over the coming months. We are working with CramdenTECH who are our training facilitators for this programme. 

All enquiries should be directed to Caroline Egan from CramdenTECH immediately. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 087-2194541 before October 19th to book a place!

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Local quiz man Stephen Duffy has produced his third quiz book and its available to buy locally. Stephen who has a passion for quizzes has been making up questions for clubs, schools and groups for over twenty years and his new book entitled “A Quiz Book for All” is exactly that. Available in all local shops in Ballybay, Castleblayney, Carrickmacross and Eason’s in Monaghan and Cavan it is aimed at family homes, school classrooms, quizmasters and activity co-ordinators. Stephen also received a massive endorsement when Dragons Den Gavin Duffy tweeted “If you are setting or participating in quizzes this book by Stephen Duffy (no relation) is a great resource. At €10 its excellent value and like in previous years it would make a great Christmas present. A copy of the book is also available courtesy of Stephen in the library.

Stephen Duffy presenting two copies of his new book A Quiz Book for All to Ballybay Librarian Matthew Murphy.

Gerry Mc Elroy’s annual fundraising dance takes place on Saturday 25th November and this year Gerry is promising six hours of music and dancing. Once again Lisdoonan Community Centre will be the venue for an evening which will kick off at 8pm. First up DJ Stefan will warm up the audience from 8pm until 10pm and then Longford Legend Mick Flavin will take to the stage and play until midnight. At 12 another Longford Legend Declan Nearney will complete the night with another two hours of great music. All of this will cost just €15 and all the proceeds will be in aid of local Senior Citizens Groups. Supper will be served at 12am so you can keep your energy levels up for the late run in. Tickets are available from Gerry’s Take Away in Ballybay. More details next week.

Gerry’s Prepared Veg and Take Away present their annual senior citizens Christmas Party in Lisdoonan Community Centre on Friday 24th November. Admission to the event is free and will include a four course meal followed by dancing to Dermot Mc Connell. The evening kicks off at 7pm. Tickets for the night are available from Gerry’s in Main Street, Ballybay.

Local lady Martina Stuart is running the Dublin Marathon on Sunday 29th October. As Martina runs the 26 miles she will be raising funds for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland. This is a non-profit organisation which offers support to anyone who has been affected by the passing of a baby during or after pregnancy. Anyone interested in making a donation towards Martina’s efforts can do so at most local shops.

Cuan Mhuire will be the venue for a retreat on October 21st and 22nd. This retreat will be lead by Father Brian Kavanagh and will the theme ‘Happiness’. More details to follow shortly.

It is with deep regret that we report the sad passing of Tommy Mc Cudden. Tommy hailed from Killeevan but had a hardware business in the town and played football for the Pearse Brothers as well as the County. Tommy was buried in Newtownbutler on Monday last.

A great big thank you to Charlie Mills for giving such an inspiring sermon at our Harvest thanksgiving last Sunday the 8th of October. Also a huge thank you to the Ballybay country gospel singers for their truly glorious music, so uplifting, it was a lovely service.
A date for your diaries...on Thursday 16th November at 8 pm sharp Christ Church are holding a Seasonal Supper Suggestions Cookery Demonstration in the church hall hosted by Astrid Moffett. This event is in aid of church repair funds and should be a very eventful evening indeed, one not to be missed! Tickets €10 each.

The Latton O'Rahilly G.A.A. Centenary Gala Ball takes place in The Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney on Sunday 29th October. Celebrating 100 years of Latton GAA activities, great memories will be recalled, as old acquaintanaces are renewed and a vision for the next 100 years is presented. This is an occasion for everyone with any association to the O'Rahilly's Club not to miss. Players, former players, supporters (at home and away, all team mentors, juvenile parents etc, the" O'Rahilly Club is at the Heart of our Community, the excellence's of the facilities are available to all of our people, the range of activities provided from the O'Rahilly facilities offers, activities, friendship and a sense of pride to everyone in the area, young and old. Sunday 29th October gives everyone the occasion to celebrate the Clubs great achievements, honour the hard work of so many over the 100 years to give us what we have. To attend this Centenary Celebration is an opportunity we will not have again, so for your seat/ticket, please contact any club executive member or Ken Farmer on 087-2476176.

The Gala Ball evening will commence with a Wine Reception at 6pm and Banquet Dinner at 7pm. There will be a Centenary Exhibition, Complimentary Photo Memento, Personal Mementos of the Occasion, Auction and Raffle with Music from the Rubber Ducks. Formal Dress.

All who have reserved Tables/Individual Tickets/Couple or number of Ticket ,can Collect and Pay for tickets from the O'Rahilly G.A.A. Centre on TUESDAY NEXT,17th October from 7.30pm to 9pm.All please note-tickets must be paid for at time of collection. Dress Suits for Gala Ball are available to hire at concessionary price's from E & M Stores, Cootehill.