BALLYBUNION

Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Approximately 1000 people in Ireland get blood transfusions every week. Transfusions can happen for a variety of reasons – cancer treatment, surgery, car accidents, and childbirth complications to name a few. This is why we always need donors to come into our clinic. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in Ballybunion Community Centre Thursday 2nd February from 4.45pm to 8pm. Please phone 061 306 980 to make an appointment

Active Retirement

Weekly meetings for the Ballybunion Active Retirement group will recommence on Wednesday January 25th at 2.00pm in the old convent. New members are most welcome

Every Step Counts

Every Step Counts is back! Walk off the Christmas excess while embracing the beauty of our beaches, countryside, hill, cliffs or town. Spread the word! Stay safe!

Walk or Jog for 5 weeks. Download the MyLife app (from Irish Life), Register, Join the Munster Challenge, Select Beale GAA, Link Fitbit or other health app to MyLife app.

Amy queries, please do not hesitate to contact Bríd (087) 6686027.

Clothes Collection

Scoil Íosagáin’s Parents Association are holding their next clothes collection this Thursday 26th Jan,

Clothes can be dropped to the front door of the school at any time during school hours, Monday to Friday only. Reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains. A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success. Please do not leave bags at the school gates.

CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES

Creative Art & Craft classes for children. Winter schedule. (Drop In) Fun workshops. Every Saturday 11.30am to 1pm.All materials supplied. Creative Birthday Parties also available. For information contact Marie 0860664435.

Afternoon Tea Dance

The next Tea Dance will be held this Sunday 29th January in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm in aid of Cashen Vale Boxing. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments and music by Ger Walsh. The charities are looking for more support so come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities

LB ROVERS GOLF CLASSIC 2023

LB Rovers are pleased to announce we will be hosting a Golf Classic at the splendid Ballybunion Cashen Course in Aid of our field purchase on Friday 31st March. Tee Times 9.00am - 3.00pm, Entry: €200.00 (Team of 4 People), Tee Sponsorship - €100.00, Green Sponsorship - €100.00. Contact Eoin O’ Mahony 087 2254837 or email eomahony76@gmail.com

Chair Based Fitness Program

Class Chair-Based Exercise in Ballybunion Community Center every Tues.11.00am-12.00pm. Pay as you go classes available also, Please phone to book your chair call Martina on 087 797 3688

Tinte N Theatre

Don’t forget to book your tickets for the Buds of Ballybunion by John B. Keane which will be performed in the Tintean Theatre this Saturday January 28th at 7.30pm by the Abha Bhán Players, from Loughill/Ballyhahill. Paddy McElligott from Ballybunion is a guest member of the cast replacing Brendan Stack who is enjoying life in Australia for a while.

Book online at www.tintean.ie. This was performed in Ballyhahill last November to huge acclaim so now is a chance, incase you missed it, to see it in the Tintean theatre. Great entertainment guaranteed.

Also coming up will be the Legend of Luke Kelly on Sat Feb 25th, Pat & Faye Shortt are coming on Sat 29th April, Elvis the Vegas Experience on Sat 6th May, Waterloo on Sat 1st July, Johnny Cash returns on Sat 22nd July, Cliona Hagan on Fri 4th August, Tina Turner Tribute act-Proud Mary and her city Limits on Sat 19th August. You can secure your tickets today via the link https://bit.ly/3Qi4JvL

Ballybunion Meals On Wheels

The Ballybunion meals on wheels service will be delivered 3 days a week, meals will be delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Anyone wishing to avail of delivery please contact Eileen Fogarty on 086 2234 965 or Con McCarthy on 087 418 4241. The areas covered are Ballybunion, Lisselton, Asdee and Ballylongford. The dinner will be delivered to your door by one of the men at the cost of €7 per meal.

Scoil Osag In

Scoil Íosagáin, Church Road, Ballybunion would like to remind parents that they are now enrolling for the 2023/24 school year and that the closing date for all new Junior Infants is February 3rd. Enrolment applications are available on the school website www.ballybunionprimary.ie or by emailing Catherine at office@ballybunionprimary.ie Principal Ita Walsh and her staff look forward to meeting all the new boys and girls.

Kilconly National School

Is now open for enrolment applications for the 2023-2024 School Year. Please email the school for Pre-enrolment form before Friday 22nd Feb Email cillconla@gmail.com

MEN’S AQUA AEROBICS

Men’s only Aqua aerobics classes every Friday evenings in Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre. If interested please contact Martina on 0877973688

Joy Fit Ireland

Joy fit is a new exercise programme to Ballybunion, jumping for joy. The venue is the community centre. Tues, Thurs and Sat at 10am and is €15 per class. Booking is required because there are a limited number of boots and they depend on size and weight. Text +380686849819.

Ballybunion Cc

A reminder that music classes are every Friday in St Joseph Sec School. Registration is also available €6 per child, family membership €20. For more information on classes/times/ registration and hire of instruments Contact Betty 087 9662902. John Fennel Set Dancing Ltd will be doing lessons each Saturday in St Joseph’s Secondary School Hall. Enquires contact John 087 9941466 or Deirdre 086 8429548.

Social Dancing

Social Dancing takes place every Tuesday night from 7.30pm upstairs in the Community Centre “The Old Central Ballroom” A great night of fun and dancing including waltzing, jiving, quick set, line dancing etc. Please come along and show your support. You do not need a partner on the night.

TAEKWON-DO BALLYBUNION

Taekwon-do Classes are ongoing in Ballybunion Community Centre upstairs hall, on Wednesday evening for beginners aged 5yrs+, teens and adults and on Friday evenings for beginner teens and adults. Great for confidence, balance, co-ordination, fitness, self-defense, self-discipline and its fun. Beginners are always welcome - if interested please contact Michael on 087 9245637. Adults Taekwondo classes will be held in Ballybunion Community Centre on Fridays from 7.10pm-8.30pm. Phone or text Mike 0879245637

Positions Available In Community Employment

Community Employment offers work experience, training courses, welfare payments plus top-up, and an opportunity to contribute to your community. Current part-time positions (19.5 hrs. /wk.) Community Employment in Ballybunion include: Environmental maintenance in Ballyduff, Tourist Office Attendant; Leisure Centre Receptionist; Leisure Centre Cleaner; Environmental Worker; Office Administrator; Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

BALLYBUNION PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

The parent & Toddler group every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. This is a great meeting place for parents & carers with babies & small children to relax & chat together while children play. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cost is €3 per family which includes snacks and group outings. For more information please contact Laura on 087 057 3384.

San Rita Wellness

In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am and now every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Ballybunion Health & Leisure centre. If you are anxious to make a start now you can join our “At Home Service” where our members love the support, motivation, accountability and also seeing fantastic results on the scales. Call us for more information. Sandra 087 6718377 Rita 087 1012174

Ballybunion Community Centre

Ballybunion Community centre offers the following services to the community, typing service, Printing, Photocopying, Scanning, and Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799

Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, Yoga, Silverback fitness and more. We also now provide outreach services provided by our Family Support Coordinator Laura Bennett, which include play therapy, counselling, parents plus courses, baby massage, mental health supports. Childcare services, fun camps.

Ballybunion Badminton

Ballybunion Badminton takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 10pm, in Ballybunion Community Centre €5 per person. New members are always welcome. If you have any enquiries please contact the Ballybunion Baseliners Facebook page.

Food Share

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Food Cloud delivery to Ballybunion Community Centre, available from 1pm. Please access through the back door of the centre and turn left into the kitchenette. The service includes perishable foods and is open to everyone.

Ballybunion Library

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat Inc from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.Membership is free.

A regular supply of new books, including bestsellers to be borrowed; requests can be made online or in the branch. We offer PC’s with printing (colour and black/white) and photocopying. We also have daily and weekly newspapers for your perusal. 068 27615

Ballybunion Notes

If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Monday Ballybuniontouristoffice@ gmail.com