LION KING FOR TOWN PARK
The Ballybay Town Team in partnership with Monaghan County Council will host an outdoor cinema in the town park on Sunday next August 16. On offer is the family favourite, The Lion King. The screening startsat 3pm and the gates will open at 2pm. The event is subject to the weather. Further information is available […]
LEAVE A BOOK – TAKE A BOOK
A new book cabinet has been erected at the Hares Corner in Corrybrennan. The idea of the cabinet is that you can leave a book and then take a book. This is a very simple concept which has been working well. For those who just want to browse, the cabinet is located beside a summer […]
MIXED FORTUNES FOR ST. BRIGIDS
On Wednesday last the local ladies team won the Division 2 Shield final, beating Inniskeen 6-10 to 4-11. There was no such luck for the clubs senior team who suffered a heavy championship defeat on Sunday to former champions, Donaghmoyne.
SAD PASSING OF SISTER ELIZABETH O BRIEN
The death has occurred of Sister Elizabeth O Brien, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay. Sister Elizabeth who hailed from Killarney, County Kerry turned 90 on 5th April and had been living in Ballybay for the past 55 years. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and […]
PEARSE BROTHERS NEWS
The seniors got their intermediate championship campaign of to a seven point win over Emyvale. Playing away from home, the sides were level at the break however Ballybay had a fine second half, running out 2-19 to 3-9 winners. The U14s lost their round 2 game to Donaghmoyne 5-18 to 2-19. The U14 B team […]
50/50 DRAW
This week’s 50/50 draw winner was Jacinta Moen, ticket number 84. Jacinta wins €320. You can play online or fill in the envelope in most shops and pubs in town. There is a guaranteed winner every week.
DRUMHOWAN WIN OPENER
Drumhowan opened their junior championship campaign with a seven point win over Blackhill on Sunday last. Drumhowan won the match 0-18 to 1-8. Next up is a home game against Killeevan on Sunday August 23.
TIDY TOWNS UPDATE
The tidy town volunteers continue to meet every Thursday evening for one hour. Last Thursday they concentrated on the Fairgreen area. The committee would like to thank Thomas Kerr (Sheabean)for offering coffee and treats to the volunteers and Jim Kerr for his kind donation to the committee. Check the tidy towns Facebook page for details […]
FOLK GREATS FOR CAHANS
Some dates for your diaries in respect of two great folk nights coming up in Cahans. On Friday 28th August, there will be an evening with local piper Tiarnan Dinkin. Tiarnan is an expert on the Uilleann pipes and on the night he will perform a number of tunes from the famous Ballybay piper Willie […]
DRUMHOWAN WIN JUNIOR TITLE
Drumhowan captured the Dr. Ward Cup (Eurotech JFL ) last Saturday August 1, after a break of 20 years when they overcame Toome 4-16 to 2-14 in a sunny Pairc Phadraig, Oram. Caolan Reilly captained the side which seen nine different player’s score. Darragh Mc Adam scored the only two-pointer of the game and finished […]