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Details from Michael Dawson with thanks: MRS NANCY LAWLER The death took place on Tuesday 27 December of Mrs Anne (Nancy) Lawler, Ballykealey Lodge, Ballon. Aged 81, she was formerly Nancy Egan from Rathoe. Nancy worked as a baker and confectioner in Carlow and Dublin before marrying her husband, James, in 1965. A quiet woman, [...]
Local Achievers (If you know of someone who has achieved some distinction in any capacity please let us know for inclusion here – preferably with a photo ) and their agreement of course. 27/10/15 Our local Nationalist scribe (coming close to 50 years of contributions) with friend Paul at the summit of Spain's highest mountain, [...]
19/2/25 OLIVE WINS OUTSTANDING CONTIBRUTION AWARD Olive O’Byrne, Ballinvalley, Ballon has been honoured by Leinster Athletics getting an Outstanding Contribution Award at their awards ceremony held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow on Saturday night 15 February. Ballon/Rathoe Community Games and AC Club chairman Damien Malone writes: Olive has been integral part of Carlow Athletics [...]
BALLON/RATHOE SEAN O’BRIEN DOMINATED THE SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES If there’s one person, one name that dominated the sports news throughout 2011, not just in Ballon/Rathoe, County Carlow or Ireland but in the rugby playing nations of the world, then that name is Sean O’Brien. Not content with becoming a household name in his country in [...]
BALLON/RATHOE 2012 - THE YEAR THAT THE 'COCKS' CROWED LOUDEST ALL three local GAA teams made poor starts to their respective league campaigns. In early June Kilbride were still pointless after three outings in Div 1 though they did make a late run and by the end of their campaign finished in a mid-table position, [...]
ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 2013 was the Year of The Gathering and while both Ballon and Rathoe hosted one each there were a number of very special gatherings in the parish in 2013. Topping this list was the gathering of the Grant Family, Ballymogue as Paddy and Teresa, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a [...]
Linda Kenny P.R.O - 087 6316137 Archives can be viewed here. 16/12/14 AGM The Annual General Meeting of Burren Rangers Juvenile Club was held on Monday night at Ballon Community Hall. A good attendance reviewed a successful year for the club with a number of victories on the playing fields in all codes boys football, [...]
Sts. Peter and Paul Ballon/ Rathoe Parish Fr. Jim O’Connell, Adm. 086-810 2675. 059-9180641 Parish Office: The Old School. Open Tuesday to Thursday 10 am – 1 pm For Catholic Newsletter Items Ballon Rathoe Parish Office, Ballon (Opposite Ballon Hall) 087- 421 3030 Email:ballonrathoeparish@gmail.com Parish Newsletter The history of this church is scant. [...]
These are events not covered by specific pages but form a part of our history 22/09/24 Official Opening of Ballon Community Hall 5th Sept 2014 A look back at the official opening of Ballon Community Hall as it celebrates 10 year anniversary. 17/03/22 St [...]