By Peg Prendeville

This fine weather has us all in good form. It is such a pleasure to wake up to sunshine and admire the red sun setting again in the evening. We hope it lasts longer than a few days.

Congratulations to all the 22 children who were confirmed in the faith in Ballyhahill Church by Bishop Brendan Leahy recently. Thanks to the teachers and parents who helped in the preparation. Thanks also to the parish volunteers who helped to clean and prepare the Church and grounds in readiness for the occasion.

Congratulations to the two  Gerald Griffins girls Dymphna O’Brien and my neighbour Ciara O’Grady who were part of the AIB team that won the All Ireland Interfirm Ladies Football on Saturday May 26th. This is their 2^nd year in a row winning the title. Well done

Abha Bhan Parish Park Committee is looking for volunteers over this June Bank Holiday weekend Sat, Sun & Mon 10am-8pm for a bucket collection in Loughill. Collectors & Stewards required for 2 hrs on any days. Proceeds will be used to fund the building of a storage facility containing a wheelchair accessible toilet in the Park. Anyone interested please contact 087 6126133.

It is intended to have a mini procession to honour the feast of Corpus Christi (The feast of the Most Blessed Sacrament) on this coming weekend in Ballyhahill and Loughill. This will take place after each Mass within the Church grounds and all are invited to participate in it. The children who received First Communion and Confirmation are especially welcome.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day will be held in Loughill Resource Centre on this Thursday May 31^st. Your support is needed as there are over 500,000 families affected by dementia, with another 11 people diagnosed every day. Cake and jam sale as usual. Open from 10 am.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be holding a Blood Donor Clinic in Ceol Corbraí Hall in Glin on Thursday 7^th June from 5pm to 8pm. Your support is appreciated. 3000 units of blood are required every week. 1000 people receive blood or a blood product every week. 1:4 of our population require blood at some point in their life.

Ballyhahill National School Parents Association will be having its Church Gate Collection this Saturday the 2nd of June before 6pm Mass in Ballyhahill. All support greatly appreciated as always!

Ballyhahill N.S. gardens have had a facelift by Gary of Flavin Nurseries. A great job done.