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New Years Eve In Ballyboughal

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:47:37 +0000

Not doing anything for New Years ?

Go on down to your local tavern and knock off those Christmas cob webs. Karaoke, festive cheer and a little livelier than watching Gaybo doing something of the same old on RTE…. G’wan. Treat yourself. It’s calling you home, sweet home.

Dave Leavey – O’Connors Finest Bar Manager

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:42:35 +0000

Early this week, in the only pub in the village, I noticed a plethora of posters and notices dawning the walls of upcoming entertainment. I spoke with Bar Man-ager extraordinaire Dave Leavy about the why, who and what was on the horizon for the local tavern.

Credit where it is due, effort is being made – a lot of it. Watch this space. Bulaidh bós mór to the lads.

Next gigs are this Fridays trad session and this Saturday 31st July with Frank Killeen

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Things Are Gonna Happen With St Patricks Hall…?

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:36:54 +0000

St Patrick’s Hall

A meeting took place on the 7th July in St Patricks Hall. It seems it’s future may be extremely bright. It seems it may also create some employment [?] and potentially a real and decent venue for the people of Ballyboughal.

At least thats what some were thinking anyway….. ?

Details below the vid.

Item	Description / Heading	Action to.
01.00	Welcome address: RD welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for taking the time to attend. An outline of the Fingal Leader Partnership was explained and the function of the Fingal Rural Task Force FRT, to bring rural projects to FLP for funding consideration. SK gave a briefing on FLP having been a board member at one stage and reassured the meeting that FLP was very much behind rural projects that would be presented through the FRT.	RD/SK
	Outline of the needs of the users of the hall: CD explained how the hall to date is being used to it capacity with events taking place every evening Mon – Fri and groups are waiting for access due to the high demand. One example was a recent craft fair which had to be relocated to the JNS as there was not enough room in the hall for all the exhibitors.	CD/SK
	Information on funding available to community groups: RD explained the role of the FRT in bringing projects to FLP and outlined that there was still funding available for community based projects up to 75% of the capital costs to a maximum of €150k. Application for such funding would need to be made before end of July/10.	RD
	Discussion on needs of individual users A discussion around all the need of the community took place from the group representing their individual groups. The needs for full access to include wheelchair access plus toilet facilities to be included. PH Storage space to be considered as a top priority and the suggestion that space into the eve’s of the roof, under stage etc. to be maximised. CB suggested that letters be sough from individual groups using the hall outlining their needs to accompany the application. PD pointed out that his brother has vast civil engineering experience and that he would get an opinion from him following our production on a design/plan for the building. JF asked if the parish owners were aware of the proposal. RD explained that he had consulted with the PP Fr Denis Delaney and he was totally in favour of improving the facility. PD asked if the hall had a need for fundraising as he has access to some professional entertainers, comedians, and singers and suggested that show be staged in the hall in the near future to raise funds.	All
	Proposal to proceed with funding app: RD Put a proposal to the floor that we proceed with the application for funding. A show of hands in favour by full majority.	All
	Invitation to groups to have a rep on the hall committee: RD explained that to proceed we would need to enhance the Hall committee group from the current three members to represent more of the users of the facility. Invitations were extended to the floor and the below members will now join the committee. Bruce Higgins Celine Boland Peter Donegan David Lynch Ronnie Delaney This group will now meet to form the committee structure.	SK/CD
	Date for Meeting with Fingal Leader: A date to be sought to meet with a FLP member ASAP. Wednesday 14^th July @9pm TBC

In Attendance were: Peter Donegan, David Lynch, Pauline Higgins, Bruce Higgins, Ronnie Delaney, Caroline Delaney and Sarah Kelleher.

A.O.B. Next meeting __Wed 14^th July @ 9pm

Public Meeting – Wednesday 7th July 9pm

Peter — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:34:22 +0000

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Where: St Patrick Hall

When: Wednesday 7th July @ 9pm

Why: An opportunity has arisen for community funding through Fingal Leader for community projects.

This is an invitation to all parishioners in the community of Ballyboughal and also to all users of the hall to express their views in the possible renovation of the hall to a more multi functional facility.

Please cascade to other members of your relevant groups as input from all in our community would be appreciated.

Agenda: To discuss the upgrading of St. Patrick’s Hall to a more multi-functional facility.

This is an invitation to all parishioners in the community of Ballyboughal and also to all users of the hall to express their views in the possible renovation of the hall.

Further info: contact Sarah Kelleher 087-9720542 or Ronnie Delaney 085-1743748

I’m thinking Ballyboughal should get it’s own radio station….

The Ruby Cup Champion

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:31:47 +0000

Pictured below with Ronie Delaney is The Ruby Championship winner Joan Homan.

Joan was the outright winner following five weeks of matches between 56 players who took part.

And…… we’re back

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:51:12 +0000

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Over the weekend, as reported by The Fingal Independent, Ballyboughal.net was, put simply, hacked.

When that happened we put the weblog into safe mode. Or what we called ‘maintenance mode’.

Why did it happen….? well, put simply, things cost money and take time. This website is no different.

To all the well wishers, best wishes and the people who wished us all the best…. thanks very much. It really means a lot.

We’re back now.

Cheltenham at O’Connors

Peter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:25:48 +0000

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If you are passing by the only pub in the village you may notice a greater audience in attendance.

The reason for that is the racing session on the year has just kicked off.

Fancy a flutter, an aperitif and a little nibble… pop your head in and say hello.

The lads in there can take your bets and I believe there are a few novelty competitions organised for those who know very little about horses.

Go on! Pop your head in with your €2 and ask some random punter which horse he’d place it on….

The Christmas Craft Fair

Peter — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:25:42 +0000

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You do remember I wrote about the Christmas Craft Fair…. right?!

I dropped down today…. It was amazing. Loved It. Pure genius. Well done to all involved – I thought it was brilliant. Big Thumbs up from me

The car park was full when I arrived. It was full when I left. I met loads [literally loads] of people there. Great to meet you all.

I also managed to buy some great childrens books, had a lovely cup of coffee [... so badly needed btw] with some people I hadn’t met in a while and I even bought my Christmas cake. Thanks Mary! What more could you want.

I just hope there might be another one throughout the year and if nothing else a bigger one for next year. Once again well done all…..

I’ve attached some contact details below for some of those that I met. If I’ve missed you leave a comment and add yourself in with details of what you were doing on the day. Btw there were lots more than I have listed….. these are just the ones that had leaflets/ cards of some sort.

amazing cakes by mary o’rielly. really looking forward to eating this one!!
I loved the portrait of the church and O’Connors pub by Amy Cooney click her name to get to her website or email Amy at amypcooney[at] msn[dot]com
Sarah was there selling the Celebrity Bags – email sarah at – flo[at]bouquetsandbags[dot]com
Trish was selling the homemade jewelry – email Trish – trish[at]casacladdagh[dot]com
Elaine Worthington was selling the handemade personalised cards – email Elaine – worthed@eircom[dot]net
Regina’s kitchen did the amazing cakes – yummy!! contact reginaskitchen[at]icebroadband[dot]com
Quillows – the lovely ladies who sold the quilt that doubled as a pillow – contact them at – quillow[at]ireland[dot]com

More pictures over at ballyboughals pictures.

the ‘boughal mobile….

Peter — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:25:28 +0000

who needs the nifti bus....

got this by text message from John Kenny this afternoon… absolutely love it and fully deserved of a post all by itself.

c’mon the bally boys….

voting in ballyboughal

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:09:42 +0000

for those who don't know...

yes that whole lisbon thing….. anyhow, never voted before in ballyboughal…. in the village opposite the church, pop straightinto Ballyboughal National School and do what you gotta do…..

See you later at the trad session where there’ll be no talk of that sort

ballyboughal national school