Ballymore Notes
Congratulations to Boher School who won a National Science Award for the fifth time. Boher National School also play Dysart in the two teacher school final this coming Saturday 23rd May ay 2pm in Cusack Park.Please set aside some time to give the team your full support and we wish them every success in the final.Ballymore National SchoolCongratulations to all the boys and girls who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday. We hope they all enjoyed their Special Day. A big Thank You to all the parents that helped out, with the party, in the school, for the boys and girls and their families.Ballymore Youth ClubAny member of Ballymore Youth Club wishing to go on the outing to Lilliput Adventure Centre on Saturday 6 June should have a parent fill in a consent form and return to the Youth Club with €10 as soon as possible. The outing is for Junior and Senior members.If you have any queries/concerns about the outing please contact Esther Cuffe 087 2523662.Ballymore Community GamesThe best of luck to Jor-El McLoughlin as he competes in the Gymnastics County Final this week.Cemetery SundayThis coming Sunday 24th May. Mass will be at 11.30am with devotions at 7pm (weather permitting). Fr Smith PP would like to invite all Ministers, altar servers and the First Communion class to join the procession from the Church to the Cemetery. Please make sure that all graves and clean and tidy and please remove all rubbish before Sunday Thank you.Tidy TownsThe AGM of the Tidy Towns takes place in the Ballymore Community Centre is tonight, Wednesday 20th May, at 8.30pm all welcome.TrocaireThank you to everyone who gave so generously to the Trocaire collection over Easter. Thanks to your support a total of €3,100 was achieved.Ballymore (South Westmeath Hospice)The Ballymore branch of the South Westmeath Hospice foundation annual mini marathon. Walk, run or cycle for this worthy cause on Sunday 31st May at 3pm. Sponsor cards can be collected from Breda Cuffe 087 2238180, Carole Cunningham 087 6268212 or at Cunningham"s Pub 044 9356634. Please support this cause monies collected go towards the new 4 bed hospice unit at Athlone Hospital.MarriageCongratulations to Liam Young of Newtown and Mary Hughes of Carrick who were married recently on Friday, and whose reception took place afterwards at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone.Rest in PeaceSincerest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Lily Dillon who passed away recently may she rest in peace.Ballymore GAABallymore"s next match is this coming Sunday away in the intermediate championship to Ballinagore in Castletown at 2.30pm although it"s a busy day the team and everyone connected with the club would love to see you out supporting the lads in round 2 of this year"s championship.Millmore GaelsThere is an Under 10 match v Maryland/Tang this coming Friday 22nd May in Drumraney at 6.45pm please make sure all players arrive on time.LottoBallymore GAA and Fr Dalton"s first lotto draw takes place tonight Wednesday 20th May in Cunningham"s.200 ClubThe next draw is on June 7th in 'Joe Martins' Lounge.Fr Dalton"sCongratulations to the senior team who performed outstandingly well to beat Greystones of Wicklow in the semi final of the Leinster league last Sunday in Ballymore. Details of the final will be published as soon as they are known.There is an Under 8 Hurling blitz in the Park this coming Thursday at 6.30 all players to be there by 6.10pm.Fr Dalton"s in conjunction with the Westmeath Development board have a number of "Myro" hurling helmets available. These helmets are in a variety of sizes and have been made available at a cost of only €40 each (€65 from leading sports shops). Please speak to one of the committee members on Friday if you are interested in purchasing one of these essential pieces of kit for all budding hurlers.