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NORTH KERRY TOURISM A STRATEGIC VIEWPOINT

Does North Kerry have the potential to become a top class tourism destination? The economic benefit of tourism goes far beyond hotels, pubs and B&Bs, the tourism industry in Ireland directly employs over 200,000 and its spin off benefits many thousands more.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS

We need to challenge the perception that North Kerry is not as important as other parts of Kerry, be it for tourism or infrastructure. This impression needs to be changed - with your help. Like any business, in strategically examining North Kerry's tourism potential we need to examine our Resources and what we are expert in; what are North Kerry's tourism products; what are our attractions, what can be marketed in a strategic way. North Kerry has World class tourism assets, several, • Festivals - for example, Writers Week, Listowel races • Ballybunion Golf • Beaches • Tradition of Music & Dance, including current World and All Ireland champions, "The Listowel Fleadh". • A rich literary and cultural heritage We also have hidden and sometimes undervalued unique historical/heritage attractions of which there are many but their tourism potential is not fully realised. This was referred to by Dr. Bryan McMahon in the preface to his travel guide to Ireland written in the 1960's - this, unfortunately, is still applicable 50 years later. Examples are, Rattoo Tower, Ardfert Cathedral, Abbeydorney, Carrigafoyle Castle, Tarbert Bridewell, Listowel Castle, Lartigue, many more, plus famous historical people, not to mention our unique cluster of writers and writers museum and many walking routes. Each of these historic assets is unique in their own right but each is standing alone - if all were combined in a tour this would bring synergy and create a completely new product, that stands out, exceptional, special.

Can a tourism product "uniquely North Kerry" be crafted around all of these individual assets, marketed together as "The North Kerry Heritage Experience", creating the North Kerry Heritage Region. To put this in perspective, Heritage Tourism accounts for approx €2bn of Ireland's €7bn annual tourism income. • Products - are we aware of our tourism assets. Is there an attraction in our products being natural, un-commercialised. • Environmental scanning - are there threats to North Kerry's tourism potential? • Vision - do we have a clear vision for the future of North Kerry? • Market - can we break into the International market - we are already well known Internationally in certain circles.

Lixnaw is set to benefit from a new Community Responder scheme to assist the National Ambulance Service in life threatening emergencies. The scheme will be made up entirely of volunteers living or working within the coverage area and on a roster system. Reliant on public support and business sponsorship, it’s estimated that the scheme will require €8,000 in order to “go live”. The scheme will be linked to, and under the control of the National Ambulance Service. Emergency calls for it will be sent by ambulance control to the pagers of the responders on call. The Responders will attend calls for choking, stroke, chest pain and cardiac arrest within the 6km radius which is centred from the Garda station in Lixnaw village A Facebook page “Lixnaw Community Responders” is now online as well as a Twitter page @LixnawResponders. A public meeting was was held a few weeks ago for those persons interested in getting involved. There was a great response and 21 people signed up on the night. There is another opportunity on Sunday the 14th for people to join at our coffee morning where there is a beautiful valentines hamper up for grabs. The coffee morning will take place after Sunday morning mass in the convent hall on Sunday February 14th at approx 11.30am Email enquires to lixnawresponders@gmail.com

What is North Kerry's tourism potential? The opportunity of Tourism employment is on our doorstep.

You can help bring about the necessary culture change - please ask each General Election Candidate what is their plan to develop and perhaps more importantly, what is their plan to protect North Kerry as a tourism region. North Kerry Tourism Forum.

LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM

The Listowel Community Center AGM will take place on March 2nd at 7.30pm

CLOUNMACON CENTENARY FILM 1978

Clounmacon Centenary Film 1978, a film of reminiscence where all ages from Clounmacon, Moyvane and surrounding areas, sang and danced at this party. It will be shown at St. John's Theatre, Listowel on Friday 19th February at 8pm. Also screened on the night will be "Seven Days Trial" set in Kerry in the 60s. Lots of spot prizes on the night. This is a fundraiser for a film on the Clounmacon reunion class of 1962

NORTH KERRY WIND TURBINE AWARENESS GROUP

All running candidates and current councillors have been invited to attend a public meeting on the proposed Ballyhorgan Wind Farm and an update on its current position. The meeting will take place at Dromclough School on Thursday 18th February, 8.30pm.

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FIANNA FÁIL WILL INCREASE THE STATE PENSION BY €30 – BRASSIL

Fianna Fail Kerry general election candidate John Brassil has said that in Government Fianna Fail will raise the State Pension, both the Contributory & Non-Contributory, by €30 over the lifetime of the Government.

Commenting on the issue Cllr. Brassil said: “Older people deserve a decent income in retirement and a decent standard of living. Fianna Fail will deliver for older people and will increase the State Pension by €30. Furthermore, we will raise the Living Alone Allowance to €15. We will also abolish the waste that is Irish water, scrap water charges and abolish prescription charges which are a huge burden for older people.

PANCAKE MORNING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

A Transition year group in St. Joseph's Secondary School, Ballybunion, under the guidance of Mrs. Kelly and with the assistance of Miss O'Donovan held a pancake morning for 'Mental Health' on Thursday morning February 4th 2016. They served up pancakes to the staff and students of the school with some delicious toppings. Thanks to all those who contributed to the worthy cause. Best of luck to all the transition years heading out on work experience this coming week.

“Despite their claims to have protected older people, the actions of Fine Gael and Labour tell a very different story. There has been a raft of harsh and regressive cuts and measures that have directly affected the incomes of older people in Kerry. Older people have seen a fivefold increase in prescription fees, changes to the eligibility criteria for medical cards, the axing of the telephone allowance, reductions in the vital Household Benefits Package, the abolition of the Bereavement Grant and the introduction of water charges.

“It is a myth pedalled by the Government that older people have been protected. Older people across Kerry know that that is simply not true. No amount of spin can take away from the fact that under Fine Gael and Labour the rate of deprivation for those aged 65 and over has increased from 9.5% in 2009 to 14.3% in 2014. In Government Fianna Fail will put an end to Fine Gael’s and Labour’s agenda to target those who have the least to give. Fianna Fail will deliver for older people in Kerry. We will create a fairer society and we will ensure that under our watch older people are given the resources that they need to live full and independent lives. It’s time we established a threshold of decency in our society.”

RING OF KERRY CHARITY CYCLE LOTTERY TAKES PLACE

On Tuesday evening, 9th February, in the presence of Garda Dermot O’Connell, Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle PRO Cathal Walshe, John Cleary of Eventmaster and Edel Hobbert of South West Counselling the button was pushed to start the Lottery selection process to select this year’s successful fundraising cyclists for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2016.

FUN AUCTION AT COVE YOUTH CAFE LAST SUNDAY

Many thanks to everyone who bought lines for the Valentines Day hamper to support the Cove Youth Café, Ballybunion. We were hoping to make the price of a new laptop. - almost did! Thank you to the members, Orla and Hannah who helped set up for the auction and to Andrew, Ruth and Grace for hanging around to pull out the winners of the draw. Thanks also to Marie for the photos and to Tom for missing the match to come and do the auction and of course everyone who turned up. The lucky winners of the draw were Ms Alice O'Riordan who won the hamper and Mr William Bunyan who won the foot spa!!

We are delighted that a couple of individuals have taken up the invitation to become Friends of the Café by sponsoring a part or all of one months rent. This can be done by contacting any of the committee or by calling in to Bank of Ireland, Ballybunion and lodging to the Youth Café account. Míle buiochas, Anne Cummins (Chairperson). Photos by Marie Rohan

With the lottery process complete, ROK Charity Cycle PRO Cathal Walshe gave a breakdown of what will happen next: “The 6,000 successful applicants from the lottery have now been finalised, these individuals will receive a confirmation email on February 15th. Over the course of the next 2 days, each applicant will receive a unique code in order to complete their registration. It is then the responsibility of each individual to complete their registration before midnight on Monday February 22nd.”

Cathal reminded all applicants that failure to complete registration in this timeframe will result in the place being offered to another lottery applicant: “If any successful applicant should decide to not take up their place; this code will become null and void as of Tuesday February 23rd. This place will then be offered to another applicant.” The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2016 will take place on July 2nd.

VALENTINES MIGRAINE TRIGGERS?

Traditional Valentine’s gifts such as chocolates, perfume, flowers or wine are considered common migraine triggers and can result in up to three days of nausea, vomiting, extreme sensitivity to light, noise, smells, and an intense throbbing headache. However recent data from an initial study released by Curelator Headache has shown that “Chocolate, caffeine and red wine may be just as responsible for protecting against migraine attacks as contributing to them”. ‘Trigger factors do not cause migraines but they can help to bring about an attack’ says Communications Officer with the Migraine Association of Ireland (MAI) Jane Whelan. ‘They are highly individual and can range from sleep patterns, stress and hormonal changes, to diet, smells, lighting, and weather conditions.

‘Migraine is a complex neurological disorder. In the vast majority of migraine sufferers the triggers act in combination with many other triggers. There is still a lot to be learned about the individual nature of triggers and why something might be a trigger for one person but have a protective nature for another person.’ The Migraine Association of Ireland advises that people keep a migraine diary to record their attacks and to help identify potential triggers. These are available on request. For more information please contact the migraine helpline on 1850-200-378 or visit www.migraine.ie.

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LIXNAW

National hurling league; Next Sunday Kerry senior hurlers begin life in by Brendan Cummins. Good luck to the team management and panel of players who will include from Lixnaw Martin Stackpoole, Darragh Shanahan, Ger Stackpoole, John Buckley, John Griffin and Brendan Brosnan

The scheme will be linked to, and under the control of the National Ambulance Service. Emergency calls for it will be sent by ambulance control to the pagers of the responders on call. The Responders will attend calls for choking, stroke, chest pain and cardiac arrest within the 6km radius which is centred from the Garda station in Lixnaw village A Facebook page “Lixnaw Community Responders” is now online as well as a Twitter page @LixnawResponders. A public meeting was held a few weeks ago for those persons interested in getting involved. There was a great response and 21 people signed up on the night. There is another opportunity on Sunday the 14th for people to join at our coffee morning where there is a beautiful valentines hamper up for grabs. The coffee morning will take place after Sunday morning mass in the convent hall on Sunday February 14th at approx 11.30am. Email enquiries to lixnawresponders@gmail.com

LIXNAW COURSING CLUB LOTTO Jackpot; €1,500. Numbers drawn; 10, 19, 20, 24. No Jackpot winner. €20; Willie Keane, Lixnaw. Thomas Nolan, Coolruane; Tom Kennedy, Billerough; John McCarthy, Irrebeg; Sandra Lynch, Bhorgan. Next draw Dew Drop Inn bar on Monday for a Jackpot €1,600.

PIONEER LENTEN CHALLENGE Many abstain from alcohol and take the short term pledge for Lent. Make your Lenten pledge by visiting www.pioneerassocation.ie and joining online or by contacting your local pioneer Assoc. namely Sr. Ailbe or Mary Heaphy.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Meet every Tuesday in the meeting room at the rear of St. Johns Church Tralee at 8pm. The service is free and no referral is necessary.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES Art and handwriting for U 8 to U 16 boys and girls. Handwriting Comp. For U10 & U 12 boys and girls takes place in Ceolann next Friday night 12th Feb at 5.30pm. Please bring painting and colouring materials. Entry fee €2. Contact Eamon (087) 9438367 or Patricia (087) 2153050.

HURLING CLUB MEMBERSHIP; for 2016 is as follows. Adults; €40. Adult Players; Players; €30. All U18; €15. KERRY HURLING ALL STARS; Congratulations to Michael Conway on his Kerry Hurling All Stars Award which were held in The Abbey Tavern, Ardfert last Sunday night. Congratulations also to Shane Conway who was the winner of the Young Player of the Year award. Finally, congratulations to Samantha Stackpoole who won the Best Dressed Lady award.

WELCOME TO OUR "MEALS ON WHEELS" SERVICE We provide a "Meals on Wheels" service for the elderly, isolated, or those living alone. We will deliver meals daily from Monday to Friday. We will also be working through home helps in your area. The area's covered include Ballyduff, Lixnaw, Finuge, Irremore, Mountcoal, Rathea etc. For more details on costs and delivery please contact Bud's Family Resource Centre, Ballyduff on the following number (066) 7148883. LAUNDRY SERVICE AT LIXNAW COMMUNITY CARE ROOM All laundry services are available to the general public at the Centre from Mon. to Fri. 8.30am to 4pm SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL – LIXNAW GIRLS NATIONAL SCHOOL Parents who wish to enrol their children for Sept. 2016. Enrolment forms are available from the School Office or contact the school on (066) 7132600. We would appreciate all enrolments to be in the office by Feb. 26th. 121DIGITAL.IE Learn to use your mobile phone,laptop or tablet.Send / receive emails, book online tickets. This free course runs for 6 weeks starting Wednesday 24 February 2pm - 3.10pm @ Causeway Comprehensive School. Contact Kay 0858369768 LIXNAW RESPONDERS Lixnaw is set to benefit from a new Community Responder scheme to assist the National Ambulance Service in life threatening emergencies. The scheme will be made up entirely of volunteers living or working within the coverage area and on a roster system. Reliant on public support and business sponsorship, it’s estimated that the scheme will require €8,000 in order to “go live”.

SAMARITIANS COLLECTION REALISES €1,274.31 A letter from the Central Office in Moyderwell wish to thank the people of Lixnaw for supporting their Church gate collection and for the invaluable contribution of the collectors. Without this support the Kerry branch could not provide the essential service to callers – Brother Dominic. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC; At Ballybunion Community Centre. Next Thursday 5 to 8pm. 3000 units of blood required weekly. Only 3% of our population give blood. Please consider supporting the blood donor clinic. LIXNAW HOSPICE COMMITTEE Is holding its A.G.M. on Monday February 15th at the Parish House at 8.00pm. New members would be more than welcome. CCE LEAC SNAMHA Well, our 26th annual Féile Feabhra was such a huge success that we need have no worries regarding the future of music, song and dance when it comes to our young members. Saturdays workshops were very well attended and visited by TG4 and the Féile concert on Saturday night entertained and amazed a packed house with huge talent from all the step dancers, singers, musicians and sean nós dancers. Sundays competitions again showed the forthcoming talent in the various competitions so a huge thank you to all our young participants, all their teachers, parents and families and all helpers over the weekend. Good luck to the six from the branch going to Ceol an Gheimhridh on Sunday next in Drumcolliogher. Our input into Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí preparations are ongoing and progressing well at this stage. For competitions timetable draft and all up to date information see www.kerrycomhaltas.ie and also remember kerryccé Facebook page and tweet @kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall.

LISTOWEL RECENT DEATHS Sheila Fitzell, Ballygologue Road ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Eileen Scully, Dingle. Thomas Healy, Clountubird. Bridie Flavin, Knockane. Nora Kenny, Patrick St. OLD OR BROKEN MOBILE PHONES FOR NANO NAGLE Please drop into Denise in the Parish Office or contact Frank Greaney on 087 2536120 TRADITIONAL MUSIC LESSONS WITH ANNE MCAULIFFE Resuming in the Seanchai Centre, The Square Listowel. Instruments taught include Accordeon, Concertina, Whistle, Flute, Fiddle, etc. Beginners and advanced welcome. Contact 0876736337 and Comhaltas Facebook page. SEAN NOS DANCING CLASSES Continue Wednesday evenings 7.30pm- 8.30pm in St. Patricks Hall. For more info contact Anne-Marie on 086 3818502. All levels welcome. LISTOWEL PARISH FOLK GROUP Would love new members. Come and join us! Thursdays from 8 to 9pm. KDYS (upstairs) Contact 086-8847708 for more info. AGM OF THE LISTOWEL COMMUNITY CENTRE Will be held in the centre on Wednesday 2nd March at 7.30pm RIGHT2WATER KERRY Community Groups are hosting a Public Meeting with all General Election Candidates to discuss issues affecting communities in Kerry. It is being held on Wednesday the 17th February in the Arms Hotel Listowel at 7.30pm. All welcome. CLOUNMACON CENTENARY FILM 1978 Clounmacon Centenary Film 1978, a film of reminiscence where all ages from Clounmacon, Moyvane and surrounding areas, sang and danced at this party. It will be shown at St. John's Theatre, Listowel on Friday 19th February at 8pm. Also screened on the night will be "Seven Days Trial" set in Kerry in the 60s. Lots of spot prizes on the night. This is a fundraiser for a film on the Clounmacon reunion class of 1962 COMMUNITY GAMES Congratulations to Aisling Leahy who won Listowels first gold medal for 2016 in the U12 Recitation competition. Aisling entertained the judges and audience with a humorous piece about 'embarassing parents', and will now represent Kerry at the national finals in Athlone. Well done also to the Listowel boys U13 indoor soccer team who won their group stage of the competition last Sunday. They will now play in the county finals on Sunday 28th February. The team is Dylan Quinn, Cian Clancy, Jake Shine, Chris McQuaid, Gearoid Mulvihill, Daragh Carey, Nicoli Callaghan and Reece Bingham.Thanks to their coaches Jimmy Clancy, John Carey and Tom Quinn and best of luck to the team in the finals! LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT TEA DANCE Sunday 21st February at 2.30pm in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Everybody welcome. LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Names being taken for a new 5 week course entitled 'Parenting when Separated' commences at the Resource Centre on February 22 at 7pm Mid-Term break camp will take place at Listowel Family Resource Centre on Feb 18&19 next from 9,30am-1.30pm daily. A variety of activities are planned. For further details contact Patricia Lyons on (068) 23584. Names are currently been taken for the following courses at Listowel Family Resource Centre. Occupational First Aid (Fetac Level Five), Parents Plus (0-6, 6-11 and teens respectively and computer classes featuring beginners, intermediate and benefit 4 respectively. Further details from (068) 23584. The Dyslexia/Dyspraxia group will hold their monthly meetings at Listowel Family Resource Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. starting on Wednesday March 2nd

Listowel Emmets Ladies made a presentation to the 3 girls from their club who won All Ireland medals in the 2015 U16 Championship. On hand to make the presentation was Aislinn Desmond, Kerry Senior Ladies Captain and Anthony Maher, Kerry Senior Midfielder. (l-r) Leah Henry, Aislinn Desmond, Sophie Lynch, Anthony Maher and Rachel Mulvhill. Photo by Ann McNamee

ARD CHURAM DAY CARE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The facility is based in Listowel. Its now operating a 3 day per week service, from Wed. to Fri. from its new purpose built centre situated on the grounds of Listowel Hospital at Greenville. Ard Churam is now in a position due to increased capacity to extend and enhance its services. Anybody aged 65 or over and wishing to attend may contact the Nurse Co-ordinator Mgt Payne at (068) 22986 or any Public Health Nurse. The committee are very appreciative to the people of North Kerry for their continuing support.

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KILFLYNN KILFLYNN AREA DEVELOPMENT LTD The Kilflynn Area Development Ltd. Is holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17th February at 9.00p.m in St. Columba's Centre , Kilflynn. All welcome. KILFLYNN ST. PATRICKS DAY MEETING The Kilflynn St. Patrick's Day Parade Meeting takes place on Thursday 18th February at 9.00 p.m in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn. Everyone welcome. HERBERT'S BAR Live music next Sat night with DJ Fla UNDER 11 AND 12 HURLERS Crotta u11and u12 teams (last years u10 and u11 teams) returned to indoor training on Friday 5th February in St. Senans Hall, Mountcoal. Training will continue on Friday nights from 6pm to 7pm. 2 Euro per Child to pay for the hall. ST. MARY'S CHURCH NEWS On Saturday 13th February mass be celebrated at 7.00 p.m for Joseph and Mary O'Neill , Gortclohy, Kilflynn and Sunday morning, 14th February, Mass will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m. for Charles and Mai Curtin, Lissanerla. The Kilflynn Altar Society for February are Mary Moloney and Norah Brady. KILFLYNN COMMUNITY TEXT INFORMATION SYSTEM 087 1122 828 - Kilflynn Community Together is introducing a text Information system for Kilflynn. The text’s sent will include information on community activities, community interests and any alerts that may need to be issued. Please text 087 1122 828 with your name and Townland if you would like to be included in the text Information system. CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer, Eileen Brennan, Rea, Kilflynn on Monday Night 8th February in Parker's Pub , Kilflynn were 2, 3, 7 and 25. There was No winner of €2,600 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Peggy Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw, Tom Diggins, Abbeydorney Village and Jerome O'Sullivan, Crotta Cross. The next draw will take place in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn, on

Monday 15th February with a 2,700 Jackpot. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on the Crotta lotto on line now, check out www.crottagaa.ie or www.locallotto.ie ENGAGEMENT Hearty Congratulations are extended to Laura Murnane, Abbeydorney and Ray Brennan, Kilflynn who got engaged on Saturday 30th January. Best wishes are extended to the happy couple for a happy, healthy and successful future together. DARTS NEWS The winners of the weekly doubles darts tournament in Parker's Lounge bar, Kilflynn on Saturday night 6th February were Pat Hayes and Phil Morris who defeated Paddy Weir and Tim O'Halloran in the final. The next tournament will take place in Parker's on Saturday 13th February. Names in for 10.30pm. The Tuborg and District Darts league results Week 2, Parker's Pub Dart teams hosted McElligott, Ardfert and The Railway Bar, Lixnaw on Friday night 5th February, and had mixed luck with The B team losing to Lixnaw boys 4-3 and victory for the A team over the Ardfert lads by 4-3. The A team have a bye this Friday night, with the B team playing The Huddle C, Tralee at home at 9.30p.m. KERRY SENIOR HURLERS The long awaited Allianz Hurling League Division 1B series for the Kerry senior hurlers gets underway on this Sunday, 14th February with an away game against Laois. Venue is O’Moore Park, Portlaoise where there will be a 2.00p.m. throw in. There is a lot of interest in the league and it is expected that there will be good Kerry support there. Admission tickets on the day cost €15 but they are available at a reduced price of €10 if purchased online on www.gaa.ie or at participating Centra or Supervalu stores around the county up to midnight on Saturday. Kerry’s first home game, round 2 v Limerick on Sunday week, 21st February will now be played at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, 2.00p.m. Best of luck to the Crotta players Sean Weir, Shane Nolan and Jordan Conway and their Kerry team mates and their management. NOTES Anyone interested in submitted items for the Kilflynn notes, can contact Mike on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541 or email kilflynnnotes@gmail.com before 12noon on Monday.

TARBERT BINGO Every Wednesday night at 8.30pm in the Community Centre. All Welcome. SCHOOL FUNDRAISER Tarbert Comprehensive School are running a Bingo session in an effort to raise much needed funds. The event will take place on Sun, February 28, at 2pm at Tarbert Comprehensive School. Books are available to purchase at the school office or can be purchased at the door on the day at a cost of €10 for a single book, €15 for a double. All funds raised will go towards furnishing the fitness suite at the school in the new building. Hope to see you all there for a great afternoon! CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS If any parishioner has not yet received their Envelope Box for 2016 and wish to do so. Please contact Mary at the Office 068 36111. CLEAN UP It was great to see Tarbert parish playing such a big part in last year’s clean-up and we are hoping that you will once again be represented. Following the huge success of Team Limerick Clean-Up last year, we are delighted to announce that the event will take place again this year on Good Friday, March 25. GAA LOTTO There was no winner of last week’s lotto draw. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 18 23. Lucky Dip winners were James Murphy, Michael Hennessy, Fintan Scannell, John Joe Heffernan, Diarmuid Langan, Kevin O’Connell. Next week’s draw takes place in Chinese Restaurant with a jackpot of €4,050. Thanks to all those who continue to support the Lotto. MEMBERSHIP Membership for the 2016 season is now being collected. Players 50euros, Students 25euros, Ordainary Membership 25euros, OAP’s 10euro. Membership dues to be forwarded to Donnacha Enright – Club Registrar.

1990 CHAMPIONSHIP REUNION The team of 1990 that won the championship are holding a reunion night on Saturday 5th March. The reunion will be held in the Swanky Bar and further details will be advised later. U-21 FINAL Tarbert Moyvane U21 team lost out to Knock Brosna in the final of the North Kerry U-21 championship final after extra time. The game was played in Knocknagoshel with extremely poor underfoot conditions. Playing with the wind in the first half it was Andrew Doherty who opened the scores but Brosna Knock responded with two points before an excellent well taken goal by Shane O’Connor put Tarbert Moyvane in the driving seat to lead at half time by 1-2 to 0-3. With the wind and rain getting worse it was Knock Brosna who got three points to put them in the lead. Scores were at a premium and Knock Brosna went two up entering the final five minutes. A fifty from Shane O’Connor was followed by another long range free attempt against the wind being the final kick of the game. Up cane Shane again to score a wonderful point. With the weather getting worse both teams were reluctant to play extra time and it is a credit to both sets of players the way they played so sportingly throughout the game and no players seriously injured considering the conditions. Brosna again took the lead and then the crucial score of the match game from a Knock Brosna penalty to put then up four and with the wind in the second half of extra time. Again to Tarbert Moyvane’s credit they battled well and a beautiful point by Andrew Doherty was followed by two goal chances before the final score again a free by Shane O’Connor left the final score 1-10 to 1-8. Overall Knock Brosna were deserving winners but great credit to Tarbert Moyvane players on their performance. COISTE NA NOG REGISTRATION Registration for all children involved in playing and training with Tarbert Coiste na nOg takes place this Thur eve 18th Feb, in the Community Centre between 7pm and 9pm. Registration costs Euro20 per child or for children over two Euro50 per family. There will also be a church gate collection next weekend for the Kerry Coiste na nOg and your support would be welcome.

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE/BEALE GAA LOTTO RESULTS The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto Sunday 07th February was held in Mikey Joes Bar. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 16, 26. There was no winner of the €5,350 Jackpot. The lucky dip winners are: €40 – J.P Kelly, Lisselton, c/o Courtneys Bar €30 – Susie Collins, Doon Road, c/o Les €20 – Gerry McSherry, c/o Mikey Joes Bar 5 Free tickets: Rose Ann Diggin, c/o Bunker Next week's draw will be held in ''The Attic Bar' on Sunday 14th February at 10pm and the Jackpot is €5,400. Ballybunion Community Centre & Beale GAA would like to thank everyone for their continued support in buying our weekly lotto tickets. BEALE GAA For the past few years, a committee has been busy at work researching and putting together the history of Beale GAA. We have traced the history of football in the parish of Ballybunion back to the 1890s and have been are heartened at the response from many, many people who have shared their stories, photographs and mementos with us. As we near completion of this project, information is still coming in. Plans are in place to publish the book later this year and we are appealing to anyone who has photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks or other information to contact Jimmy Buckley, Liam Browne, Catherine Ellis, Bríd Griffin, Paudie Mulvihill, John Hennessy or Tom Allen in the next few weeks. The DVD of Beale GAA Strictly Come Dancing is now available. Cost €15. DVD may be ordered through the Beale GAA Facebook page or by contacting Bríd Griffin @ 087 6686027 or emailing griffnbrid@gmail.com. CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Training sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night in the Ballybunion Community Centre from 7pm to 9pm.These training sessions are suitable for all ages, sexes and skill levels. So don’t worry if you have never boxed before, each session is designed so you never feel out of your depth, and train at a level that suits you. So if you are interested in getting involved, why not drop in to the Boxing Gym, and see how it goes. Fully qualified Boxing Coaches and Fitness Coaches present. ECOTREK BALLYBUNION Cycle & Stroll Through History Ecotrek Ballybunion guided walking tours can be booked by contacting Danny on 087 3539613 or email info@ecotrekballybunion.com BALLYBUNION HEALTH & LEISURE CENTRE Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre is open Mon – Fri from 8am – 10pm and at weekends from 10am –

8pm. There are numerous exercise & fitness classes including Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Biking and Spin. For a list of available exercise classes please contact reception on 06828111 or Facebook page Ballybunion Leisure Centre. ART & CRAFT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN The Cottage Studio Cinema Lane holds Art and Craft Classes for children every Saturday at 11am & 230pm. From 4 – 12 years of age. All materials supplied. Contact: Marie 086 0664435 BALLYBUNION CCE Ballybunion CCE next branch meeting will take place on Wednesday Feb 10th @ 715pm in The Cove Café. All Welcome. Irish Music sessions take place in Ballybunion on Wednesday night in the Bunker Bar, Thursday night in the Exchange Bar, Friday night in the Railway Bar and Saturday night in Kilcoolys Bar. Social dancing classes take place in the Cove Café on Tuesday night from 730pm – 930pm and also in the Railway Bar at 8pm. There are Set Dancing Classes in Kilcoolys on a Thursday night from 8pm – 10pm – all are welcome. BALLYBUNION LIBRARY The library opening hours are Tues – Sat from 10.00am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Lots of new titles available inc. The Marble Collecter by Cecilia Ahern, Between Sisters by Cathy Kelly, After You by Jo Jo Moyes-the sequel to bestseller Me Before You. National and International newspapers online, Encyclopedia Britannia online, Find my Past, Naxos Music and Languages online. KUNDALINI YOGA Wednesday 7:30 pm – upstairs in Harty Costellos Restaurant. All welcome LATINO DANCE REVOLUTION Zumba classes Monday at 9pm Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre AFTER SCHOOLS DANCERCISE CLASSES The after schools are starting a dancercise class on Tuesdays for an hour. The 6 week series starts Tuesday the 9th of February and costs €20 in total. Call Trish on 0894879966 AFTER SCHOOLS SWIMMING The after schools go swimming every Monday if you wish for your child to attend its €3 extra BALLYBUNION NOTES If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes please forward to email address below or just drop it into the Tourist Office. ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com or mail@ballybunionnews.com

AIB Build a Bank team from St. Joseph's Secondary School, Ballybunion, with AIB Student Officer Aileen McCathy, presenting a cheque to Maura Gunn, Deputy Principal, at Scoil Iosgain on Friday last. The team raised funds for the school through their bake sale on the Buildabank launch day in St. Joseph's and the proceeds will be used to buy some much needed equipment for the children.

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BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club Lotto Draw for Monday February 1st are as follows; the numbers drawn were 4, 10, 20 & 22. There was no winner of the €5,200 jackpot and the €50 Lucky Dip winners were; Katherine O’Grady, Ardoughter, Ballyduff Martina Joy, Lisselton Brian Ross, Knopogue, Ballyduff TV DRAW: Nodie Slattery, Village, Ballyduff John Guerin, C/o Helen Costello, Kilmoyley Mikey O’Halloran, Ballyheigue

The weekly Lotto Draw takes place on each Monday night and there is €150 added when the Jackpot is not won. You may also play the weekly Lotto on line at www.ballyduffgaa.com

CLOTHES RECYCLING Sliabh a’ Mhadra N.S. is having a Clothes Recycling Drive on Thursday February 11th. Please donate all your old clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, Bed linen, towels and curtains. These bags of clothing can be placed in the school bicycle shelter from early morning to 9.30am on this Thursday, February 11th. Thank you for your support.

DEATH The death took place of Philip Robinson, Knopogue, Ballyduff and late of Passage East, Waterford & London. His remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff to SS Peter’s & Paul’s, Church, Ballyduff. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives & friends of the above deceased.

NEWS FROM BUDS Bud's FRC would like to thank those who supported their Church Gate Collection last weekend. The amount raised was €600. Thank you all for your continued support is very much appreciated. "Bud's working for the community in the community " Vacancy Kitchen Assistant - CE Scheme - Temporary Bud's Ballyduff Family Resource Description - Duties to include basic preparation of food and beverages, simple cooking including reconstitution of prepared food, General kitchen duties, Cleaning etc. The position is in the above area. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Location: Ballyduff Family Resource Salary: €CE Rates Employer Lix/Abbey Community Group Ltd C/O Ceolann, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry Phone (066) 713226

Free Computer Classes and Courses for Beginners, Intermediate, Online/Internet for individual and groups available Morning, Afternoon and Evening contact (066) 7148883 to book your place. ‘Brickx Club’ Workshop - A very popular Lego building club is coming to Bud's for kids between 4 and 12 years-of-age Friday 19th February 2.00pm – 4.00pm €15.00

Friday Youth Club's - TGIF 6.00pm – 8.00pm for 6th Class National School. MY ZONE 4.30pm - 6.00pm for 4th & 5th Class National School

FREE COURSE 121digital.ie - Learn to use your mobile phone, laptop or tablet. Send / receive emails, book online tickets. This free course runs for 6 weeks starting Wednesday February 24th from 2.00pm - 3.10pm at Causeway Comprehensive School. Contact Kay on (085)8369768

SCHOOL ENROLMENT Ballyduff N.S enrolment of Junior Infants for September 2016 now taking place. Contact the school on (066)7131496 between 9.00am – 1.30pm for an enrolment form or to make an appointment to visit.

COURSING CLUB The ever popular annual field development draw will take place on Saturday night Feb 20th at O'Connor’s Hawthorn Bar. This is the club’s only fund raising draw and all proceeds are reinvested in continually improved facilities at the coursing field.

Tickets are on sale from any club members at a cost of €5. Total prize fund in excess of €1,000. Music and food on the night and this always proves to be a great night for club members to celebrate another successful coursing season. Please support our draw and please come along on the night. CARD RESULTS The results of the “41” Card Drive held at McHale’s Stretford End Bar, on Monday February 1st are as follows: 1st & 2nd Divided – Seamus McEnery & Pat Joe Barrett Owen & Mary Horgan 3rd – Jimmy Goggin & Tom Kennelly TABLE PRIZES: Jane Colfer & Ann Walsh Tim Browne & John O’Halloran

The 41” Card Drive continues on each Monday night commencing at 9.45pm sharp. Entry is €5 and all are welcome.

COISTE NA NOG Under-12s will be back at hurling/football training at the Causeway ball wall this Wednesday, 10th February, but at the earlier time of 6.00pm – 7.00pm for this week only, reverting to the normal time next week. The Under-14 panel will continue to train on Thursday evenings as usual. A meeting for the Under 14 panel and parents will take place on Wednesday 10th February at 8.00pm in the Ballyduff clubrooms. It is important that all players and at least one parent each are in attendance to discuss the year ahead, including registration and Féile matters. Also please bring any completed Garda vetting forms. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

FIVE YEAR PLAN: If you would like to help with the Five Year Plan please make your submissions, written or email, to Liam Ross with the latest date being March 31st. It is hoped to have a draft plan by mid May. FOOTBALL SEASON: The North Kerry Football League kicks off this Sunday with an away game against Knocknagoshel at 2.00pm. All players are to be in the dressing rooms by 1.15pm. Good Luck to the new Management Team of John Paul Leahy & Barry O’Grady. Come along on Sunday and give your support.

KERRY HURLERS: The Kerry hurlers begin life in Division 1B of the National Hurling League on Sunday with an away game to Laois. Good Luck to the Players and management.

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MARIAN HALL BLOTTO There was no winner of last Thursday night's Jackpot of €6,000 The numbers drawn were 13 16 18 27. Lucky Dips: €100 Tom & Sadie O'Connor, O'Connor's Hardware, Duagh. €50 Mary, Noreen & Liz Lyons, Derry, Listowel, c/o Nora Fitz. €20 each Breda Histon, Coast Road, Tarbert. Ann Breen, Asdee. Ann Woulfe, Kilmorna. Theresa Goggin, Ballyduff. Nell Ahern, Leitrim Middle. Moyvane. FREE TICKETS: William Dennehy, Duagh, c/o Ann Jones. John J. Murphy, Abbeyfeale. Bridget Enright, Ballygologue, Listowel. Mary Halpin, Listowel. Ann Leahy, Knocknagoshel. This Thursday night's draw will be held at Bingo in the Marian Hall and the January Jackpot is €6,000 BADMINTON Moyvane defeated Killarney 4-3 in the Division 3 Mixed League. Team: Timmy Noonan, Timmy Hanrahan, Chris McCarty, Niamh Flaherty, Helen Browne, Francine Collins and Carmel Hudson. Division 2 Singles Championship Winner James Flaherty and Runner Up Donie Enright. PARISH OFFICE Have you been in the Parish Office? If not you should pay a visit. It is very convenient. You can get your Mass Cards but not alone that there are Communion & Confirmation cards plus gifts to honour both of these Sacraments. You can also pick up Mother's Day, St. Patricks Day and Easter cards. This is very convenient.

BINGO FUNDRAISER Tarbert Comprehensive School ‘Bingo Fundraiser’ afternoon will take place on Sunday, February 28 at 2.00pm in the school. All funds raised will go towards furnishing the new Fitness Suite that has just been built. Books can be pre-paid through the school office or at the door. A single book costs €10 and a double book costs €15. This is a fundraiser that should be supported by all of North Kerry and West Limerick because the school has provided and is still providing a high class education for the area. Please show your appreciation and gratitude by attending Bingo on the day, Sunday, February 28 at 2.00pm. INVASIVE SPECIES WORKSHOP West Limerick Resources is hosting a workshop on Invasive Species Management on Monday February 15 in the Abbeyfeale Community Education Centre ('the Tech'), Mountmahon from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Supported under the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund, the workshop will focus on invasive species identification and management but will also outline how to conduct and submit survey result to the National Invasive Species Database (http://invasives.biodiversityireland.ie), which provides centralised upto-date information on the distribution of Invasive Species in Ireland. To register email Suzanne at srowley@wlr.ie or call 069 79114. BOXING CLUB Another first for Abbeyfeale with the setting up of a boxing club. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the old Flamingos with entrance next door to the back entrance of The Coffee Pot on Colbert Tce. Contact Noel 087 4360339. All age groups welcome.

FASHION SHOW Tournafulla Camogie Club are holding a Fashion Show, featuring local models, on Thursday, February 18 in Tournafulla Community Hall, commencing at 7.15pm with a Cheese and Wine Reception. Fashion Show starts at 8pm. Tickets; €10 can be purchased from Irene Dillane, Miranda Foley, Janet Garvey or Marina O'Mahoney.

SIVE It’s 57 years since its first outing in Listowel and now, all those years later the play, which still resonates with audiences both rural and urban will be staged by the Abbeyfeale Drama Group in Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse beginning Tuesday, February 16 and continuing its run on February 18, 20/21/23/25/27 and finishing on Sunday, February 28. All proceeds from the first night on Tuesday, February 16 go to the Abbeyfeale Lourdes Invalid Fund. Chairman of the Drama Group Seamus Lane has issued an invitation to one and all to come and see their production which will start at 8.00pm.. “Bi ann gan teip agus beidh failte roimh gach einne.” MASSES FOR THE WEEK CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Friday, February 12 celebrates World Day of the Sick with healing Mass and anointing. Six priests will be present. Saturday, February 13 Anniversary Mass at 7.30 for Fr. Michael Hanrahan, Kilbaha. Sunday, February 14 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Mairead Moore, Keylod.

CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Friday, February 12 Extra Lenten Morning Mass at 7.30am for Der O'Connor, Tarbert (Recently Deceased).Sunday Mass at 10.00am for Pat & Mary Kennelly, Gortdromagouna.

DEATHS Once again we lost a resident of the village and Eily Mai was no ordinary resident, she was an institution, a character and very much her own woman. She lived all her life at "the corner". Her mother died when she was young and with her father, Mick Sullivan, she brought up her two brothers, Tommie O and Jim Joe. The bond between the three was close and closer until both brothers predeceased her. Life was not easy for Eily Mai, she raised a family of nine, two girls and seven boys but unfortunately two of her sons, Tom & Seamus predeceased her as did her husband Mike Joe. Sincere sympathy to Kay, Mary (US), Tim, Micheal, Martin, John & Pat (Australia) and of course, her nephew, Mike O'Sullivan who, can be said, was another son in Eily Mai's life. On the day of her funeral he did her proud, he spoke lovingly about her and told some stories that illustrated the woman she was, just a few because it would be impossible to tell even half of them. They are stories that will be told for generations to come because she was one of the great local charachters. We have lost most of these charachters and unfortunately they will never be replaced because everything has become politically correct. For good or bad that is the way life is. The death also took place recently of Dolly Hennessy, Ballyduff. Better known to many locally as Dolly Conroy she spent much of her younger life in Moyvane. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Margaret, New Jersey, sons, John & Michael, Ballyduff, sister Bridie Shine, Moyvane, three brothers in Dublin and extended family. May they both rest in peace.

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GRANDPARENTS DAY Our annual Grandparents Day will take place on Friday 12th February at 11am. This is always a lovely occasion in our school calendar to celebrate the importance of grandparents in the children's lives. All Grandparents are welcome to attend. Enrolments 2016 - St. Oliver's N.S. is now accepting enrolments for September 2016. Enrolment forms are available through Annmarie's Playschool or contact the office 068-43477.

DUAGH GAA LOTTO RESULTS 8TH FEBRUARY 2016 No winner of the jackpot of €7,300 Numbers drawn 4, 9, 18, 27

LENAMORE NATIONAL SCHOOL Lenamore National School fundraising used clothing collection on Thursday 18th February. Your support would be appreciated BALLYLONGFORD GAA Weekly Lotto Draw Jackpot €5350. Numbers Drawn 21, 22, 23, 31. No Winner. Lucky Dip Winners - €20 John Dee Rusheen Ballylongford, €20 John Flynn Doonard Tarbert, €20 Siobhan Breen Asdee. 3 Free Tickets Mary Stack Ballylongford. Bar Prize Sponsored by Horse & Hound.Mike Heaphy. Thank You For Your Support. VARIETY CONCERT There will be a Variety Concert on Valentine’s Night Sunday 14th February 2016 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford. This is to raise funds to go towards Lighting and Sound for the stage. Tickets €10. Refreshments will be served. Your support would be appreciated. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open Public Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Ash Wednesday 10th February at 8.30pm. All are welcome WISHING TO INCLUDE ITEMS Please remember that the deadline for items of inclusion is on Sunday evenings before 8pm please. To contact me please phone me on either of the following numbers (068) 43938 or 0879528919 or by email at: estuaryprint@eircom.net.

ATHEA LAST WEEKS NOTES My apologies for not submitting last weeks notes to The Advertiser. It was due to my internet being down. If you wish to have anything included in the notes you can contact me on 086 2247408 or email atheanotes@gmail.com. If possible please have anything with me by 10.pm on Sunday evening. ATHEA COMMUNITY COUNCIL DRAW RESULTS FOR 06/02/2015 No's Drawn: 1, 10, 16, 25. There was no winner €20 each: Eamon Langan, Glenagragra John Kelly, Athea. Maurice Horgan, The Garage Tom & Theresa O'Connor, Hillside drive Entrants to €200 Draw Bríd & Molly Hunt, Athea The Cummane Family, Ballyhahillt Sellers: Domhnall de Barra & Lal Browne Next draw on February 13th at Donie's. Jackpot €10,000 RECENT DEATH Sympathy is extended to Diarmuid and Áine O'Riordan and the O'Riordan family, O'Riordan's Pharmacy, on the death of Diarmuid's father Jerry O'Riordan in Abbeyfeale at the weekend. BINGO A major fundraising Bingo will take place at Gaelscoil Ó Doghair in Newcastle West on Wednesday 23rd March. Kathleen Shanahan from Lower Athea is principal there and she invites any bingo-goers to come along and support the night. Anyone wishing to travel can contact me with their names as a bus will hopefully travel. BODY PUMP & EXERCISE Looking to get fit, healthy and lose weight in a fun and friendly environment? Then come along to Body Pump & Exercise to music classes with Nicole on Wednesdays from 8-9pm in the Con Colbert Hall, Athea. €8 per session / 4 nights inclusive for €25. COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER (CFR) AGM The AGM of the Community First Responders (CFRs) was held on January 18th. All sitting officers were re-elected: Medical Director - Dr Kieran Murphy; Development Adviser – Rodge Byrne; Training Instructor – Richael Griffin; Quarter Master – Pat I Mulvihill; Chairperson – Paudie Quille; Secretary –

€20 to:

Pat Dillon, Trieneragh Aidan Scanlon Lybes Noel McElligott, Listowel Michael Dowling, Bunglasha Paddy Cahill, Knocknasna

5 x 5 frees to: Jim Connolly Trien, Kilmorna Aoife Duggan, Listowel Gabrielle O Brien, Duagh Sean Broderick Lisre Mandy Lawson Kilcara Sellers prize O Brien's Bar Next weeks jackpot €7,400 Draw in O Brien's Bar at 9.30pm COISTE NA NOG Registration night for Senior board, Coiste na nog and Ladies/girls football will be held on Friday night the 19th February from 7 to 9pm in the Kitchen in the Club House. Churchgate collection: Many thanks to everyone who supported the churchgate collection last weekend for Duagh National School, nearly €600 was collected. Duagh Book Club are currently reading The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz . they meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8 at the Duagh Family Centre. All welcome.

MOBILE LIBRARY Will be at Duagh national school from 9.45 to 10.15 am and from 10.15-10.45 at the Family Resource Centre on Wednesday 17th of February. It will be in Lyreacrompane on the following days to above at Lyreacrompane Resource Centre from 3.15 – 3.45 p.m. DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES U13 INDOOR SOCCER Last Sunday at Duagh Sports complex the group stages of the boys U13 indoor soccer took place. Duagh/Lyre were drawn in group one with Knock/Brosna and Ballydonoghue. In the first game Duagh/Lyre won 5-4 against Knock/Brosna and in the second game won 6-1 v Ballydonoghue. This then meant that Duagh/Lyre topped group one to meet Listowel winners of group two. This was a closely contested game with both sides giving it everything, Duagh/Lyre missed out in scoring two goals in the first few minutes. At half time Duagh lead 2-1, in the last minutes Listowel put up a great battle and leveled the sides to 2-2 to bring it level at full time. In extra time Listowel won out 3-2. The Duagh/Lyre team put up a gallant battle in the final and were unlucky. Team: Eoghan Shanahan, Seanan O Caoimh, Dylan Breen, Eli Fitzgerald, Jack Moloney, Cormac Dillon, Mark Joy and Kevin McCarthy. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Church gate collection takes place on Sat 13th and Sun 14th Feb for Duagh/Lyre community games we appreciate your continued support. U10 BOYS INDOOR SOCCER: Good luck to our u10 boys indoor soccer team who are currently in training, the competition takes place on 21st Feb. Further details to follow.

Mary Sheahan. Sharon Reidy was newly elected as Assistant Secretary. During the year eleven members completed an Occupational First Aid course which was provided free to the group by Kerry Civil Defence thanks to Rodge Byrne. This year all CFRs will go through their 2 yearly Phecc re-certification. On 24th March (18:00 – 22:00) there will be a Heart Saver CPR & Defibrillator course with registration with Phecc on 7th April in the Hall for new volunteers. The cost of the course is €45 which will be reimbursed after a year if a person becomes a CFR. Enquires / names to 087 9650620 between 6-9pm before the end of February. ATHEA G.A.A. Croke Park Draw: Athea are selling tickets for the National Club Draw for 2016. First prize is a new Opel Corsa car, 2nd prize a Trip with the 2016 All-Stars, while 3rd prize is a travel voucher for €1500. There are many more excellent prizes to be won. Tickets are €10 each and are available from Committee members. All support would be greatly appreciated as all monies raised from the sale of these tickets will go directly against the cost of our pitch development. Please contact Mairead Donovan or Jacqueline O’Connor or any of our committee members for more details.

Grandparents Day in Duagh National School on 3rd February

GAA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE GAELTACHT A limited number of Scholarships are available for anyone wishing to attend an Irish college this summer. All applicants must be club members; either playing our games or involved in Scór. The scholarships are for secondary school pupils only; they apply only to residential colleges under Comharchumann Chorca Dhuibhne (West Kerry); Coláiste Béal Atha an Ghaorthaigh (West Cork) or Coláiste na Roinne (Port Láirge). Approximately one third of the cost is covered, so if anyone is interested please contact Jacqueline on 0860670091 as a form needs to be filled out and submitted to the West Board by the end of this month. SIVE It’s 57 years since its first outing in Listowel and now, all those years later the play, which still resonates with audiences both rural and urban will be staged by the Abbeyfeale Drama Group in Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse beginning Tuesday, February 16 and continuing its run on February 18, 20/21/23/25/27 and finishing on Sunday, February 28. All proceeds from the first night on Tuesday, February 16 go to the Abbeyfeale Lourdes Invalid Fund. Chairman of the Drama Group Seamus Lane has issued an invitation to one and all to come and see their production which will start at 8pm.. “Bi ann gan teip agus beidh failte roimh gach einne.”

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St Senans Youth Club U15 Soccer team winners in the North Kerry Youth Clubs tournament, they now go on to the County Final in Tralee on 19th of March

Adam Lynch with his grandmothers at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day

Aisling Leahy from Listowel, winner on 5th February of the 2016 Kerry Community Games U12 Recitation competition, held in Abbeydorney

Beale - North Kerry Football Junior Cup Winners 2015 defeating Ballylongford 0-11 to 1-12

Grandparents Day in Duagh National School on 3rd February

Clodagh McElligott pictured with her grandparents at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day

Listowel AC U11 boys win gold in 4 x 100m at Nenagh Open sports last Saturday

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Cllr. Jimmy Moloney keeping a watchful eye on votes at the local election recount of the Listowel Municipal District at the John Mitchels GAA Club Tralee on Wednesday 10th Feb

By Rosie Nixon A fast-paced, fun-packed rummage through the ultimate dressing up box, THE STYLIST is perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella. When Amber Green, a shop assistant in an exclusive London boutique is plucked from obscurity and mistakenly offered a job working with Mona Armstrong, the infamous, jet-setting 'stylist to the stars', she hits the ground running, helping to style some of Hollywood's hottest (and craziest) starlets. As awards season spins into action Mona is in hot demand and Amber's life turned upside down. Suddenly she catching the attention of two very different suitors, TV producer Rob and Hollywood bad boy rising star Liam. How will Amber keep her head? And what the hell will everyone wear?

KERRY AMONG THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES IN IRELAND TO GET HITCHED

Kerry is the 2nd dearest county in Ireland to get married in, a new study by Wedding Social finds Wicklow is the dearest county, whilst Offaly is the cheapest

Barristers, Solicitors, candidate election agents with Kerry County Council officials scrutinizing the doubtful votes at the local election count afresh of the Listowel Municipal District at the John Mitchels GAA Club, Tralee on Wednesday 10th February

At an average of €24,805, Kerry is the 2nd dearest county in Ireland to get married in. Social network website WeddingSocial.io has carried out a comprehensive study into wedding costs in Ireland. Wicklow is the dearest county at an average of €24,870, while the cheapest county is Offaly with weddings costing an average of €20,930, the only county in Ireland coming in under €21,000. August is the most popular month to get married in with 15% of all Irish weddings, while January is the least popular on just 2%. The study from WeddingSocial.io shows that the cheapest month to get married in is February costing on average €21,765 but couples getting married in July pay nearly €3,000 more at €24,615 on average. Overall the average cost of a wedding in Ireland is €23,605, a €1,200 increase on last year. The study was conducted using over 1,000 actual wedding budgets from couple across the Republic of Ireland (26 counties). A full breakdown of costs, counties and months can be found at www.weddingsocial.io/WeddingCosts. Founder, Alan Joyce, WeddingSocial.io comments: “The wedding reception is the largest expense a couple incurs. Therefore, it’s no surprise to see Wicklow, topping the list of Ireland’s most expensive counties, with its many picturesque and exclusive wedding venues. In the battle of the sexes, on average €450 is spent kitting out the bridesmaids, over double that spent on the groomsmen. It’s also interesting to note that photo and video booths rank higher than the more traditional wedding expenses of flowers and car hire, highlighting the importance of the shift towards social media.”

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Sean Sherwin Dublin and Teddy Healy Ballyheigue at the recount of Listowel Electoral Municipal Area at John Mitchels GAA Club on Wednesday 10th February.

Listowel AC U9 girls take bronze in 4 x 100m relay at The Nenagh Open sports last Saturday

Aimee O'Donoghue, Laura Rohan and Lilybelle Beausigneur meeting Colm Cooper at St. Josephs Secondary School last week, where he launched the new school bank and posed for pics with all the students

Conor Walsh at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day with his grandmother Peggy Mulvihill

Keeping a watchful eye on votes at the local election recount of the Listowel Municipal District at the John Mitchels GAA Club Tralee last Wed

Maeve Kennelly with her grandparents at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day

Daniel Kirwin pictured with his grandparents Maurice & Pauline Fitzmaurice at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day

Maeve Scanlon, Sarah Jane Carmody and Sarah Moore from the AIB Build a Bank team visiting Scoil Iosagain last Friday as part of their social project for the AIB Build a Bank finals being held in Cork on March 3rd next. The build a bank team held a bake sale and donated the proceeds to the Scoil Iosagain Autism Unit on Friday last

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Helena O'Gorman, Doon East, Ballybunion on her recent graduation with a Higher Diploma in Midwifery in N.U.I. Galway. Pictured with her parents Tony and Breda O'Gorman

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John and Imelda Twomey catch up with their grandchildren Caoimhe, Aoibhinn and Caoilinn at Grandparents Day in St. Bridgit's NS, Duagh last Wednesday

Jo Jo Grimes, representing Kevin Brodericks Bar, beat The Cube and 26 other contestants last Saturday night in The Listowel Arms Hotel. Anthony Maher, Kerry Senior Midfielder presents Jojo with his cheque along with Listowel Emmets Ladies chairman Jim White and club secretary Bridget Tydings. Photo by Ann McNamee

Group of Listowel AC athletes taking part in Nenagh Open Sports on Saturday 6th February

Listowel AC Girls U10 take home gold in Nenagh last Saturday in the 4 x 100m relay

Mike & Shane Conway at the Kerry Hurling All Star awards night with their respective Kerry All Star Award and Kerry Young Player of the Year Award

At the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Merit award winner Leona Stack, Abbeydorney. Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD | Phone 087 / 2672033

Juhn Scully from Lisselton, Edel Mulvihill from Listowel and Jack Brennan from Listowel taking part in the Athea Hunt with The Kerry Hunt Club on Sunday. Photos by Jer Foley

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Duagh/Lyre Community Games U13 Indoor Soccer team who lost out in the final of group one to Listowel 3-2

Aoibhe Frizelle and Johanna Kiely Munster Qualifiers who competed in the National Swimming Competition in Dublin last weekend

Asdee Rovers F.C. Lotto Jackpot Winner Grace Heffernan Receiving Her Check For €3500. L-R: Patrick Mulvihill, Sean O'Keeffe, Barry Healy, Grace Heffernan, Mike Vallely, Emma Heffernan, Paul Heffernan (father), Oran O’Neill, Oisin Healy, Eamon Collins

Maeve Quilter and her grandmother at Dromclough NS Grandparents Day

AIB Build a Bank team in St. Joseph's Ballybunion held a Valentine's Day Event at the school on Wednesday last. The team are going forward to the AIB Regional Finals in Cork on March 3rd. Pictured with ‘Bear’ is Aileen McCarthy, Student Officer, at AIB Listowel

Graham Shine, Kerry U16 coach who lead the team to All Ireland victory in 2015 was recognised by his club Listowel Emmets Ladies at the Listowel Arms last Sat night. Graham is pictured with his wife Karen and Caitlyn. Photo Ann McNamee

Making it a clean sweep, Ronan bags gold in 60m, 300m and L. Jump at Nenagh Open Sports last Saturday

Ballylongford Juniors who lost out to Beale in North Kerry Final

Aidan Moloney received Gold in European Taekwondo Championships and received 2 Silvers Medals in 2 Team Events in Budapest Hungary last week

Happy Birthday to Meave Daly Listowel who celebrated her first birthday last week

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LISTOWEL EMMETS

41 Card Drive: takes place every Wednesday night at 9pm in the Clubhouse, come along and bring a friend.

Emmets Social: Emmets will hold their victory social on Saturday 5th March at 7.30pm in Listowel Arms Hotel. Tickets are available from club members.

Emmets CLG. held their annual convention in Frank Sheehy Park on Friday night last, the following officers were appointed Club Patron: Canon Declan O’Connor Life Hon. Presidents: Vincent Carmody, Pat Whelan, John Guerin, John Hartnett Snr. President: Eamon O’Connor Vice Presidents: John-Joe McElligott, Joe Halpin, Edith McGuire, Tommy Dalton, Chairman: John Hartnett | Vice Chairman: Sean Moriarty, Brendan Guiney Secretary: Norah Browne | Asst. Secretary: Conor Moriarty PRO: Pat Barry Treasurers: John James Buckley, Tom Walsh Registrar/Insurance Officer: Tom Walsh Feile Peil na nÓg Co-Ordinator: Sean Moriarty

North Kerry Novice Championship – Semi Final Emmets C V Brosna B - Sat 13th February 2016 Time: 2.30pm: Venue TBC – see social media sites for details when available

LISTOWEL EMMETS LADIES

Emmets Ladies Football Club held their Fundraiser "The Cube " last Saturday night 6th of February in the Listowel Arms Hotel. It was a fantastic success and a great night of family entertainment with almost 300 people in attendance. The audience were kept on the edge of their seats throughout the night as the 26 contestants battled it out to compete for the winning prize of €500. Congratulations to the winner JoJo Grimes, sponsored by Kevin Brodericks Bar. Jo Jo displayed great skill, nerve and determination to win.

Our two Special Guests on the night were Anthony Maher and Aislinn Desmond. Although both are All Star Winners they were put through their paces competing in the Cube. While both put up a competitive battle they were no match for our own Jo Jo Grimes. At the beginning of the evening both Anthony and Aislinn made presentations to our Under 16 All Ireland Champions, Leah Henry, Sophie Lynch, Rachel Mulvihill and their Kerry U16 Manager Graham Shine in recognition of their immense achievement in 2015. Gemma Hannon, one of the founding members of the Emmets Ladies Football club was also presented with an award in recognition of her hard work, dedication and commitment over the past 14 years. We would like to thank all the contestants for being so sporting and taking part in the event. A huge thank you also to the businesses of Listowel who either sponsored a contestant or placed an ad in the program. Thanks also to those who provided spot prizes for the raffle, proceeds of which were donated to our own Tidy Towns Committee. We would also like to acknowledge and express or sincere gratitude to the Management and Staff of the Listowel Arms Hotel for hosting the event. To our own local notoriety Billy Keane for doing an amazing job as MC on the night, keeping the crowd entertained and the contestants on their toes. Thanks to Jim Hannon for lighting and sound, Listowel Community Centre for providing the stage, Kevin Dunlea for providing the Cube Flooring, Ann McNamee for photography and Listowel Tidy Towns for the use of their window to display all our contestant photos. To our main sponsor of Emmets Ladies Club, Charlie & all at Fitzgeralds Centra, thanks so much for selling tickets for the event the past few weeks. Your continued support is much appreciated by all in the Club. Finally, thanks to our hard working Event Committee, Bridget Tydings, Simon O'Flynn, Mary Beades, David O' Brien, Stephanie Sheehy, Orla Keane and Siobhan Barrett. Well done on providing us with a well run and well organised entertaining event.

Monies raised from The Cube will be used to upskill our coaches and continue to provide the best possible environment for our players to grow and develop as players and individuals. Check out, like and share our Listowel Emmets Ladies Football page for photos of the event and the latest on whats happening in the Club. Any person interested in becoming a mentor or volunteer with the club. Please contact our club Sec. Bridget Tydings at 0871787338

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 08/02/16 - Numbers Drawn 1-3-4-21 Jackpot €4,400 not won - Lucky Dip Winners €40-Christy Sheehy,Woodford €40-Grainne O' Connor c/o Mermaids

€20-Brendan Hogan,Moyvane €20-Patrick & Adam Scully c/o Shebeen €20-Tim Fitzpatrick,Coolagowan €20-Bertie Keane,O'Connells Avenue €20-Eddie Barrett,Bunaghara €20-Breda Slemon c/o Number 21 Off-Licence Match 3 Winners Malcolm & Kit c/o Kevins Brian Leahy,Ballygologue Park Mickey Kelliher,O'Connells Avenue

Next Draw 15/02/16 at Con Dillons - Jackpot=€4,600

LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

Nenagh Open Sports: On Saturday 6th Feb a large group of athletes from Listowel AC attended Nenagh Open sports at the indoor stadium. In the U9 boys: Ronan Sheridan had a good day at the office winning gold in the 60m, 300m and L.Jump, Oran Doorley ran impressively in all races and took part in the L. Jump. U9 girls: Amy O Connor, Florence Corridan, Maeve Cuddigan and Ellen Gilbert got bronze in the 4 x 100m relay. All girls ran individual races and took part in the L. Jump. U10 boys: Gavin Dillon ran finished first in his 60m heat going through to the gold final and was just outside the medals, Georgie O Donnell finished 2nd in his 300m with an impressive race and lost out in medals due to time. Adam Lynch, Tadgh O'Connor, Joseph Gilbert, Oisin Mulvihill and Stephen McCaron ran well in both the 60m and 300m. All competitors at this age took part in the long jump. In the relays the U10 boys had two teams, with Ronan Sheridan, Joseph Gilbert, Oisin Mulvhill and Stephen McCaron finishing third in the heat. Next up were Gavin Dillon, Adam Lynch, Georgie O Donnell and Tadgh O Connor giving a great personal performance finishing second and making it through to the final. In the final Ronan Sheridan came in for an injured Tadgh O Connor however they finished outside the medals. U10 girls: First up here was the long jump, Niamh Daly, Orla McElligott, Molly O Riordan, Eimear Buckley and Maria Tritscheler took part. Here Maria won bronze a great result. In the 60m Molly O'Riordan finished 4th in the gold final, Niamh Daly got silver in the sivler final all other girls performed well and made it through to finals. In the 300m all athletes took part in the race which was broken into heats with Molly O'Riordan leading from the beginning until near the end finishing in fourth. In the relays: Maria Tritscheler, Niamh Daly, Orla McElligott and Molly O'Riordan put in huge personal performances to win gold. Eimear Buckley ran with Doonen and won silver. U11 Boys: In the 60m Mike Galvin won silver in the gold final and great performances from Bobby O Riordan, Luke Sheridan and Padraig Enright but just outside the medals. The boys didn't let the side down when it was time for the relays, they won well taking home gold.Team: Mike Galvin, Luke Sheridan, Padraig Enright and Bobby O'Riordan. All boys took part in the long jump. U11 girls: Here Aoibheann McElligott, Rebecca Collins, Eabha O Connor and Aoibhinn Harte all took part in the 60m with Aoibheann McElligott making it through to the gold final finishing fourth. All other girls went through to the silver final with Aoibhin Harte the best finisher here in fifth all finishing just outside the medals. In the 300m Eabha O'Connor ran in heat two leading from the beginning and finished in that position, this was a timed event Eabha took home bronze a great result. Rebecca Collins finished fourth in her heat. All girls here took part in the shot putt and long jump. In the relays this group were not found wanting and ran an impressive heat to finish in first place and making it though to the finals, all athletes running strong performances. In the final the girls lost some ground but made up for it the third leg with Aoibhinn Harte running strong on the bend and overtaking to get into third place the position was maintained by Eabha O'Connor for bronze medals. Good performances all round, team: Aoibheann McElligott, Rebecca Collins, Aoibhinn Harte and Eabha O Connor. In the girls U12 Etaine ran well in the 600m finishing 3rd in the heat and also taking part in the long jump., In the Boys U12 here the boys tried the shot putt and had good throws for the first time in this event. Ethan Tritscheler and Leo Cuddigan took part in the 600m unfortunately were outside the medals. Stefan Carrig and Brendan O Leary took part in the 60m and made it through to their respective finals and outside the medals. All boys took part in the long jump. In the U12 boys relay a first experience for some of our athletes unfortunately errors here cost the boys a placing in the medals but a good day out. For some of our athletes this was their first competitive race this year and Listowel had a great tally of results, personal performances and 24 medals Well done to all our athletes to our parents and trainers thanks for your time on the day. Munster Cross Country Relays: Last Sunday in wet and miserable conditions in Enniskeane, West Cork the Munster Cross Country relays took place in a wide open course in a wintry day. Listowel AC had a number of athletes taking part, first up was Joey Maher in the U9 boys Joey ran well and unfortunately the team finished fourth to finish outside the medals. In the U9 girls here we had Jessica O Sullivan taking part and unlucky not to medal were just a short distance off bronze, Emma Neylon was a sub. U11 girls ran 500m each in the relay, Rachel Neylon flying the flag for Listowel AC and Serena O Sullivan (sub) were outside the medals. In the U13 girls Cliona Pierse ran an impressive race on her leg of the relay over taking two athletes on a steep hill, however, the team outside the medals in fourth place. Well done to all athletes considering the weather conditions.

Munster School Cross Country: Best of luck to athletes Nathan Wright, Sasha Brent and Seamus Leahy who are through to the Munster schools cross country finals in Tramore Valley Park, South Link Rd., Cork on Thursday. All athletes have been performing well at training and qualified at the North Munster sc hools. The top fifteen finishers will go forward to the AllIrelands. We wish them well as we know their capabilities and they are ready for the race. Munster U9-u12: Good luck to all athletes representing Listowel AC next weekend at the Munster indoor championships on Sat 13th and Sunday 14 Feb at Nenagh Indoor Stadium.

KILLEANEY LOTTO

Results of the Killeaney Lotto. No Winner. Numbers were 3, 10, 18, 29, House draw John Mulvihill Corby Estate 80 Joe Mulcahy glin 30 Joe Martin Ballygultinne 20 Mary Keane Glin 20 Stephen Cronin Foynes 20 K. O Connor Tarmons Tarbert 5 free Mike and Marian Cummane 5 free Mairead Geaney carrigkerry Promoters Moloney Carrigkerry New Jackpot of 23, 100 on at Knockdown Arms on February 14th.

ASDEE ROVERS

Jackpot Winner Congratulations to Grace Heffernan Tullihinall, Asdee. Grace scoops the jackpot of €3500 on Wednesday 3rd February the numbers drawn were 4, 7, 15, 19. Next draw is on Wednesday 17th February at Jack J's Bar Asdee with a jackpot standing at €200 tickets are on sale from your local agent at €2 each or three for €5 don't forget you have to be in it to win it. Fixtures Sat 13th Feb und 16s away to Park B ko 12.30 (Tucker Kelly Cup)

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

CLUB LOTTO: Last week's Club Lotto Draw took place at That Thatch. The numbers drawn were 6, 11, 21, 24. There was no winner. The winners of the lucky dips were: Frank Sweeney c/o Martin Sheehy, Tom McNamara - Guhard, Brenda Riordan, Bridget O'Flaherty - The Mermaids, Patrick Cronin c/o Wyeths. Free Ticket winners:- Tom Moran - Ballyduff, Jer Kelly - Duagh, Maurice Hayes c/o The Mermaids. Next draw, for a jackpot of €3,400 will take place in Tomaisin's on Friday night. FIXTURES: NKL Div 1B Ballydonoghue v Finuge in Coolard on Sunday February 14th @ 2pm.

Social: This years Club Social will take place on Saturday February 27th. in Arms Hotel Listowel. Medal presentation to Senior team winners of Co.League Div 4. Junior team who won Grp.4 of the Co.League and Barret Cup. Minor team who won Co. League Div 1 and N.K. Div 1 League and Div1 Championship. Limited number of tickets available so book ASAP to avoid disappointment. Price €30.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Ballylongford GAA Weekly Lotto Draw: Jackpot €5350 Numbers Drawn 21. 22. 23. 31. No Winner.

Lucky Dip Winners €20 John Dee Rusheen Ballylongford. €20 John Flynn Doonard Tarbert €20 Siobhan Breen Asdee. 3 Free Tickets Mary Stack Ballylongford. Bar Prize Sponsored by Horse &Hound.Mike Heaphy. Thank You For Your Support.

Fixtures North Kerry Minor Championship Final. Saturday 13th 1pm E.T. Venue TBC: Ballylongford/Asdee V Beale North Kerry Senior League Sunday 14th 2pm: Ballylongford Away to Duagh

North Kerry Junior Championship. Ballylongford Juniors Lost out to Beale in the North Kerry Junior Cup Final played at O'Rahilly Park Ballylongford on Sunday 7th last.Trailing 0-4 to 0-8 at half time Ballylongford closed the gap in the second half but a goal by Beale against the wind midway through the half proved a bridge too far leaving the final score Ballylongford 0-11 Beale 1-12.

Ballylongford Gaa Club are holding a Registration night on Friday 4th March between 8.30 and 10pm where Club membership will be taken for the coming year for both Senior and Coiste and Nog. Adult €25. Student €20. Family €40 2Adults 1juvenile.juvenile €10. Only fully paid up members will be considered for any Kerry Championship Tickets the Club will Recieve.Adult membership is also required for a vote at Club Meetings.

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BEALE GAA

The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto Sunday 07th February was held in "Mikey Joe's Bar". The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 16, 26. There was no winner of the €5,350 Jackpot. The lucky dip winners are: €40 - J.P. Kelly, Lisselton, c/o Courtney's Bar €30 - Susie Collins, Doon Road, c/o Les €20 - Gerry McSherry, c/o Mikey Joe's Bar 5 Free tickets: Rose Ann Diggin, c/o Bunker Next week's draw will be held in "The Attic Bar" on Sunday 14th February at 10pm and the Jackpot is €5,400. Ballybunion Community Centre & Beale GAA would like to thank everyone for their continued support in buying our weekly lotto tickets.

Beale Juniors were crowned 2015 North Kerry Champions on Sunday, defeating Ballylongford in the final in rain sodden Ballylongford. We were first off the mark on the scoreboard and had a 4-point advantage before Bally found the target. We were on top for much of the first half; however, missed chances in the last five minutes sent us into the interval just four points ahead, 0-8 to 0-4. The rain bucketed down in the second half and both teams have to be credited with a good standard of play in such conditions. A goal in the tenth minute proved the crucial score, giving us a seven-point lead but our opponents started pegging back the scores in the last quarter to leave just four points between the sides at the final whistle, 1-12, 0-11. Beale Minors meet Ballylongford/Asdee in a local derby in the final of the 2015 Jotty Holly Minor Championship on Saturday at 1 o’clock. Venue to be confirmed. Goals were the order of the day, with the green flag raised no fewer than eleven times, when these two teams last met in the North Kerry League in April. This is our second final contesting in the 2015 season, losing out the County League to St Patrick’s Blennerville in a replay.

The County Minor Football League, Division 5 (13-a-side) kicks off on Saturday, February 20th, with games also pencilled in for March 5th, 12th and 25th. Other teams in this division include Tarbert/Moyvane, Asdee/Ballylongford, John Mitchells, Keel/Listry. Maurice Mannix continues as trainer of the minors for 2016.

Back safely from a fantastic Gran Canaria holiday, Beale Seniors are in training in preparation fro the North Kerry League, County League and Junior Championship. In the North Kerry League, Division 1A, Beale play St Senans in the opening round in Ballybunion on Sunday at 2.00pm. Other teams in this division are Moyvane, Brosna and Tarbert.

Beale Seniors kick off Division 3 of the County League, when we travel to Blennerville on the weekend of March 20th to play St Patrick’s in a repeat of our last game of 2015. In round 2, we host Keel on the Easter weekend, and then we travel to Ardfert on the weekend of April 10th. These three teams ended up just a point ahead of Beale in last year’s league table. Currow, Tarbert, Gneeveguilla contest Division 3, following relegation at the end of the last year, while Ballydonoghue Dromid Pearses and St Senans have won promotion from Division 4. Annascaul and Brosna also contest Division 3. Patie O’Mahony remains at the helm of the senior squad as trainer, ably assisted by selectors, James Buckley, Dermott Cummins and Maurice O’Connor. Beale Seniors contest the County Junior Club Championship against Churchill. The Junior Championship replaces what was the Novice Championship.

We are hoping to locate old team jerseys from St Patrick’s and Beale clubs. If anyone has one please let us know as we wish to take some photographs. You may contact Jimmy Buckley, Liam Browne, Catherine Ellis, Bríd Griffin, Paudie Mulvihill, John Hennessy or Tom Allen. Looking forward to hearing from you.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Mixed Scramble - Sunday 7th February 2016 1st Jody Fitzmaurice (17), Padraig Murphy (16), Josette O’Donnell (15), Sean O’Keeffe (12) 56.5 2nd John Bambury (11), Joe Costello (19), John Guiney (15), Nora Quaid (12) 59.9 3rd Eileen Barrett (34), James Barrett (19), Maeve Barrett (17), Patrick O’Brien (17) 60.1 Fixtures: Sunday 14th February Mens Fourball Cashen Course. Ladies Tuesday Competition - 2nd February 2016 23pts 1st Margaret McAuliffe (32) 2nd Mary Hickey Keane (29) 22pts Fixtures: Saturday 13th February Ladies Spring League. Seniors Competition - Thursday 4th February 2016 1st Jerry McAuliffe (19) 30pts 2nd Declan Lovett (13) 29pts 3rd Brendan Brosnan (21) 29pts 4th Pat D Harnett (16) 28pts 5th Nicholas Hayes (16) 28pts

6th Haulie Costello (11) 27pts 7th Tony O’Sullivan (28) 27pts 8th Fin Broderick (19) 26pts Best Gross Tony Hanley (10) 23pts Vintage Denis Eggleston (25) 24pts S Vintage Dominic Moriarty (20) 24pts Fixtures: Thursday 11th February Cashen Course.

ASDEE GAA

NORTH KERRY LEAGUE. With the North Kerry Division 2 League getting underway on this Sunday March 14th; Asdee along with Ballylongford, Duagh, Knocknagoshel and Ballyduff will be the teams competing. Asdee have a bye this weekend. Once again the team will be decked out in style for the year ahead and this is due mainly to our most generous sponsors Jeanette and Jim Keane of Black Rose Building Services L.T.D. Leagrave, Bedfordshire, England who very kindly sponsored a beautiful set of Hoodies and of course Jerry and Claire O Mahony of Brandon Products Kilcolman, Asdee who sponsored a set of Jerseys recently

MEETING. At the first club meeting of 2016 held in the Community Centre on Thursday evening last was well attended and it was decided that there will be a number of Fundraising events taking place. At the moment there is the Golden Goal going ahead and this will be in conjunction with upcoming Fixtures in both National League and Championship. Tickets are on sale from club members and at outlets; Jack Js Bar, Post Office and John Pius at E2 each with E40 to be given out each week to the winning number which corresponds with the first goal scored. Week one winner was Triona Costello, Craughdarrig. Then on Saturday April 9th at the Community Centre, Asdee there will be a Fundraiser with a difference which is sure to have the Parish and surrounding areas queing up for tickets. Full details in next weeks notes in this column. Saturday April 30th will see our Annual Fun Run taking place at Jack Walsh Park. DRAW. St. Marys, Asdee Club have once again joined the National Club Draw. For those who may wish to join you are asked to contact Ivan Tydings or any Club Officer in purchasing a €10.00 ticket. Prizes consist of, first prize Opel Corsa Car , followed by Tickets for both All Ireland football and Hurling plus accommodation, Shopping Vouchers to the value of E1000 plus plenty more magnificent prizes which includes 14 prizes in all. Draw will take place on Friday March 11th. SCOR NA BPAISTI. Down through the years the club have taken part in Scor Na bPaisti with plenty success and this is due mainly to our Club Scor Officer Kathleen Carmody who has made sure that the Club would always take part in Scor competitions let it be either Scor Sinsear, Scor Na Nog ar Scor Na bPaisti. Once again in what is probably the most popular of the competitions dates for Scor Na bPaisti is scheduled to go ahead in March and as all District Board Competitions must be completed by March 26th it will be all systems go prepairing for the competition; which will include, Question Time, Figure and Set Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Leiriu, Recitation, Ballad Group and Sean Nos Dancing. It is necessary to take part in any two of the catagories but clubs can take part in as many as they so wish. All the winners at the District Finals will go forward the the County Semi Finals for the North of the County which includes; Castleisland District, West Kerry, North Kerry Hurling, North Kerry Football and Tralee District on Saturday April 9th and then on to the County Finals on Sunday April 17th. Venues for all competitions to be confirmed. Clubs taking part in the remaining Semi Final for the South of the County are East Kerry, Mid Kerry, Kenmare District, South Kerry. FIXTURE: Minor Football Championship Division 2 Final. Asdee/Bally v Beale Sat March 13th at 1pm; E T. (Venue to be decided on)

ST. SENANS GAA

St. Senans GAA Lotto Results 7th Feb 2016 Numbers drawn were 11, 13, 16, 19. No jackpot winner €30 John Lenihan Kilcummin €30 Ita O Driscoll c/o Kelly's shop €20 Jim O Connor Asdee €20 D.J. Kelly Finuge Bottle of whiskey Tom Dalton Ballyduff Next weeks jackpot €12,900

Provisional Fixture North Kerry League Sunday 14th Feb St. Senans V Beale @ 2 pm in Beale.

Membership available now €20 1 person, €30 2 children from same family, €50 family (2 adults, 2 children) Cards continue Monday night @ 9pm in Mountcoal. Pilates every Wednesday with Katie from 7pm. Operation transformation every Tuesday and Thursday with Miriam in Mountcoal

MOYVANE GAA

2015 U21 NORTH KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Moyvane/Tarbert travelled to Knocknagoshel to take on Knock/Brosna in the 2015 U21 North Kerry Championship Final on Sunday last. The game was level at Full Time on a score of Moyvane/Tarbert 1-6, Knock/Brosna 0-9. At the final whistle after Extra Time Knock/Brosna ran out eventual winners on a final score of Moyvane/Tarbert 1-8, Knock/Brosna 1-10. SENIOR NORTH KERRY LEAGUE RD 1: This year Moyvane are in Division 1A of the Senior North Kerry League and they start off their campaign against Brosna on Sunday, February 14th at 2:00pm in Moyvane.

MEMBERSHIP: Club membership for 2016 is now open at €40.00 for Players and €20.00 for Student Players and Non-Players. Membership will close in March. Only paid up members will be considered for any All Ireland Championship tickets that the club may receive. Also only paid up members have a vote at the AGM. €100 LOTTO: Once again Moyvane GAA is offering you the chance of purchasing a €100 Lotto Ticket that will be entered for you into each weekly draw. There are two free weeks included with this purchase. If you are interested just contact any Committee member.

CLUB LOTTO: There was no winner of this weeks Jackpot of €3,200. Numbers drawn were 2, 19, 23 and 27. Lucky Dips of €40.00 each: Mary Ann Stack, Carrueragh, Shauna Lynch & Jennifer Kennelly, Lynch’s Bakery & Kennelly’s Hardware, Bill Walsh, Tarmons, Mike Hussey, Ballylongford and Caoimhe Dillon, Agri Auto. Next weeks Jackpot is €3,400 and the draw will be held in Enright’s Bar on Sunday, February 14th at 10.00pm.

KERRY CCE

This coming Sunday 14th February sees the Munster final of Comhairle Na Mumhan Ceol an Geimhridh finals 2016 being held in Hazelwood College Dromcollogher, Co Limerick. We would like to wish all our competitors the very best of luck. Fleadh na Mumhan will hold a public meeting on Monday 22nd February in Christys The Well Listowel. We would like to invite the public to attend and get involved in this special event for Listowel

Tralee will host this years Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrií. This event will take place from May 18th to 22nd. Some of the entertainment in Tralee will include Trad Bands No Strings Attached and Seven Glens both young and vibrant Trad Bands as well as Uí Bhriain and the Johnny Reidy Ceili Band playing for Ceili. Branches including Tralee, Lixnaw, Sliabh Mis, and Naomh Breandain as well as others will also perform during the Fleadh. Sult na Nog is taking place on 27th/28th February. Closing date for all entries to County Secretary for Sult na Nog is Thursday 18th February. No entries accepted after this date. Please contact your local Secretary to get information about your entry ASAP. RTÉ 1 Series on Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Sligo 2015 continues this Friday at 8.30pm. This is a series of six television programmes presented by John Creedon and Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain.

Last weekend Lixnaw CCE welcomed Guth an Phobail ar Nuacht TG4 to their Annual Feile Feabhra in the Ceolann Lixnaw. From their recordings on Saturday they will produce a two minute feature called Guth an Phobail (Voice of the Community) for Nuacht on TG4. Comhghairdeas go léir atá bainteach Branch Meetings arranged for this week include Ballydonoghue CCE branch meeting on Friday 12th February at 8.30 in Lisselton school.

Also this weekend will see CCE Barr na Sraide host their Annual concert on Friday 12th at 8pm in the Ring of Kerry Hotel Caherciveen. Joining Barr na Sraide on the night will be Gearoid Keating (banjo) and Mairead Corridon (concertina) and friends. A great night of music, song and dance guaranteed. Saturday will see workshops in Music and Dance. Banjo with Gearoid Keating and Concertina with Mairead Corridon. John Joyce from Galway will give a workshop in Sean Nós Dancing. Contact 087 9787434 ASAP to ensure your place. A draft timetable for this Fleadh Cheoil Chiarrai is now available on our website, this is subject to change depending on entries, also get all the update information on the above and on all things Traditional in Kerry and beyond by logging into our website at www.kerrycomhaltas.ie

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NORTH KERRY GAA P.R.O. MAIREAD O’SULLIVAN

Mobile: 086 3689061 | Email: osullivan_mairead@yahoo.com BRENDAN BOYLE JUNIOR CUP Sponsored by Moloney Financial Services Listowel 2015 Final - Ballylongford 0.11 v Beale 1.12 This was a game of two halves the Bally men couldn't find their shooting boots in the first half and Beale capitalized with Ian Blake experience in holding the ball and some fine points from play and placed balls and Darragh Buckley youth and speed causing all sorts of problems for the Ballylongford backs it left the half time score standing at Beale 0.08pts v Ballylongfords 0.04. But it was the second half that seen things hot up with Ballylongford upping their game and matching Beale score for score, but the experience of Beale Ian Blake controlling the ball in the middle sector of the field , meant that Ballylongford down 4pts points entering into the second half, just couldn't get over the deficit. Beale were well deserved winners and well done to both teams playing under difficult weather conditions. Beale Captain Rory Mulvihill accepted the Brendan Boyle cup on behalf of his team.

Well done to all our Listowel Juvenile members who competed last Saturday in the Kerry Singles Championship in Killarney. Congratulation to Valerie Guiney, winner of the u.15 girls. Eddie Healy winner of the u11 boys, Kieran O'Donoghue runner up in The Plate u13 boys, Molly McElligott runner up in The Plate u15 girls and Deina Vesko winner of the u13 girls

NORTH KERRY U21 CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 Sponsored by Dennehy Veterinary Clinic Duagh Final: Moyvane/Tarbert 1.08 v Knocknagoshel/Brosna 1.10 after extra time Knocknagoshel/Brosna faced last year’s runners up in the competition Moyvane/Tarbert at a wet and windy Willie Walsh Park Knocknagoshel on Sunday last hoping to pull off a fourth title in six years. With heavy underfoot conditions scores from play were at a premium throughout. Moyvane/Tarbert opened the scoring with 5th minute free from Aidan Doherty. The home side dominated the play in the next 15 minutes with Adam Barry kicking two frees. However they were guilty of a number of missed opportunities in this period and Moyvane/Tarbert capitalised when Shane O’Connor struck for a goal in the 20th minute. This was closely followed by a pointed free from the boot of Timmy Noonan. Adam Barry pointed beautifully from 45 yards to leave the half time score at 1-2 to 03 in favour of Moyvane/Tarbert. Knock/Brosna upped the tempo at the start of the second half and reeled off three points in the second, third and sixth minute to put their noses in front. The first came from play through Kieran O’Donnell and was quickly followed by two Adam Barry frees. P.J. Stack levelled matters 12 minutes into the half with a pointed free and Moyvane/Tarbert went in front again when Gerald O’Sullivan converted a free two minutes later. Knock/Brosna drove forward again and were rewarded with points from play from Timmy Finnegan, Ger Nash and Adam Barry to put them two points up with the clock ticking down. The visitors responded in great style and threw everything at Knock/Brosna resulting in the home side conceding frees. Two excellent frees from the boot of Shane O’Connor proved enough to send the game to extra time with the full time score standing at 1-6 to 0-9. It was Knock/Brosna who rose to the challenge best in extra time with a point from play by Adam Barry and a converted penalty in the first half the crucial scores. As the rain descended in the 2nd half of extra time Moyvane/Tarbert tried hard to close the gap. A pointed free from Shane O’Connor followed by a point from play by Aidan Doherty gave them encouragement but the Knock/Brosna rearguard stood strong against late attacks to see them victorious on a final score of Knock/Brosna 1-10 Moyvane/Tarbert 1-8. Adam Barry, who starred throughout and contributed with a total of 1-7, accepted the cup from Chairman Billy Enright amid rousing cheers from the home support. NORTH KERRY SENIOR LEAGUES 2016 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Listowel | First named team home advantage Division 1A Round 1: Sunday 14th February @ 2pm Moyvane v Brosna | Beale v St Senan's | Tarbert Rest Division 2 Round 1: Sunday 14th February @ 2pm Duagh v Ballylongford | Knocknagoshel v Ballyduff | Asdee Rest

Congratulations to Samantha Stackpoole who won the Best Dressed Lady at the Kerry Hurling All Star Awards night last Sunday night

JOTTY HOLLY MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sponsored by O'Connor Hardware and Farm Supplies Duagh Division 2 Final: Saturday 13th February @ 1.00pm E.T Venue T.B.C. Ballylongford/Asdee -v- Beale

Knocknagoshel/Brosna are North Kerry U21 Champions after defeating Moyvane/Tarbert 1-08 to 1-10 after extra time

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Deadline tue 4.00pm

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2014 DRY MACHINE TURF FOR SALE Sold in 7 tonne loads. Call 087 4475230

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TREADMILL FOR SALE Asdee area. 087 6554421

4 BED HOUSE FOR SALE Ballybunion with a sea view. Also a house to let in Ballybunion. Wanted: Land to rent for grazing. Property evaluation carried out. John J Herlihy Auctioneers. Tel: 087 9735113 www.jjherlihyauctioneers.com

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VALENTINES SINGLES MASQUERADE On the 13th February in Menlo Park Hotel, Galway at 8pm.It is recommended to bring friends as ticket price will be twice cheaper.Masquerade mask will be provided on entry! 0871784592 WANTED -----------------

THIN, LAME AND MASTITIS COWS WANTED Cash on the day - 087 4166163 LAND WANTED FOR POTATOES North Kerry area. Top rates paid. Phone 087 6773345

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VINTAGE CARS FOR SALE 91 MR2 in good condition. 98 Alpha Spider in good condition. Call 087 6804270

MISSING CAT

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2ND ANNIVERSARY

Bridie Walsh In loving memory of Bridget Walsh, Greenville & Convent Street, Listowel who died on February 10th 2014. Rest in Peace. Fondly remembered by her loving family and friends.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours but today I ask you this special one, (mention request). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Say this prayer for three days and promise publication and your favour will be granted. R.D.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

THE MIRACLE PRAYER ‘Cookie’ 1 & 1/2 years old. Ginger & White. Missing in the Bunaghara area (by the hill after Lystoll Lodge). She could be trapped, please check your garages, sheds or decking. A reward for her return. Please call Jane on 087 2268808

MISSING CAT

Mature all white cat missing since Friday 15th January. Piece missing from ear. Last seen on Ballybunion Road near Danny Lyons Garage. Reward offered.

Call 087 7997807

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. P.R.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. D.H. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.B. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.L. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.L.

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