Volume 11 Issue 47 by TheAdvertiser

Friday 11th January 2019 Vol. 11 Issue 47

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thornton and kennelly selected to run for local elections The Fine Gael Constituency Executive held their Listowel Municipal Area Convention on Tuesday 19th December at Listowel Arms Hotel. Councilor Bobby O’Connell chaired the meeting and thanked the 260 members for their attendance. He stated that one could only be hearted by the crowd in attendance and wished all nominees every success in the forthcoming elections. It was then to the formalities of the evening where sitting councilors Mike Kennelly and Aoife Thornton were both selected to run as candidates in the May elections. Councilors Kennelly and Thornton both thanked the members for their trust and confidence and would leave no stone unturned in their bid to seek re-election.

€1.65 million funding confirmed for n69 at mountcoal

listoWel tidy toWns says “tHank you” Listowel Tidy Towns Group would like to sincerely thank the whole community for all their help and support in 2018. This was a huge part of the reason our town was crowned 'Irelands Tidiest Town' for 2018. We pay special tribute to our loyal sponsors most of whom have been behind us for many years now. Thank you all for your continued faith and support of all our various endeavours. Hopefully this coveted title will continue to bring extra visitors and spending power to the Town as we are led to believe has been the case allready! We wish everyone a healthy, happy and peaceful 2019 and may we all see even more prosperity and suçcess for our Lovely Listowel!

dentist dr Hannah flynn to Be recognised at the inaugural irish Women's awards 2019 After the enormous success of the English and Scottish Women’s Awards that took place in 2018, the first ever Irish Women’s Awards 2019 will take place later this month in Dublin. It aims to acknowledge and celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs, business women, professionals, civil servants, women in uniform, charity workers and many more that contribute in making Ireland a greater place to live in. Dentist Dr Hannah Flynn, of Flynns Dental Care in Tralee, is one of only ten finalists to be selected for an award in the category of Best Professional in Business. Hannah was delighted to learn of her nomination and said it was a lovely surprise. She is the only person in Kerry nominated for the award.

Kerry TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, has tthis week confirmed to Fine Gael County Councillor for Listowel Municipal District, Councillor Mikey Kennelly, that €1.65 million is to be made available to Kerry County Council (KCC) by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) for the resurfacing of 4 kilometres of the N69 Listowel to Tralee Road at Mountcoal. This money is in addition to the €19 million announced before Christmas by Minister Griffin for national roads in Kerry in 2019. Minister Griffin and Councillor Kennelly are welcoming the funding as very positive news for North Kerry. They said that the stretch of road in question is one of the worst stretches of national road in Kerry and is the main artery linking North Kerry with Tralee and the rest of the county. They said that they will be following up with Kerry County Council to help ensure that works will progress as soon as possible. The tender documents for the scheme are nearing completion and Kerry County Council is targeting to go to tender in February. Further information from Brendan on 085 889 2939 or Mikey on 086 807 7359

Hannah is a devoted businesswoman and her dental practice has gone from strength to strength over the past 13 years. Flynns Dental Care is now open on Saturdays and continues to provide appointments three evenings a week until 8pm, which has proved to be very popular with their patients. Hannah and her team at Flynns Dental Care are no stranger to winning awards. In 2012 Hannah won the Sensodyne Dentist of the Year in Munster for diagnosing a patient with oral cancer, and ultimately saving his life. In the same year at the 2012 Irish Dentistry Awards she won 5 awards, including Dental Practice of the Year in Southern Ireland and Best Employer. Hannah also went on in 2014 to win Best Dental Practice in Munster. The black-tie event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel, on Monday 21st of January, and we wish Hannah and everyone at Flynns Dental Care a very successful evening!

Listowel Juvenile Badminton Club attending the U11 and U15 Munster Championships in UL before Christmas

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RECENT DEATHS Catherine Scannell, Skehenerin | Aidan Galvin, Finuge.

LIXNAW GAA Club Victory Social: The club social takes place at the Rose Hotel, Tralee on Saturday January 19th. Music will be provided by the ever-popular Heart and Soul, followed by a disco with Tony. Medals will be presented to the county senior championship winning panel as well as the minor side who won the North Kerry minor B title. The Hall of Fame and Clubman of the Year awards will also be presented to honour two people who have made outstanding contributions to the club. Tickets cost €30 per adult and €20 for under sixteens. Tickets are currently on sale in local shops or are available from club officers.

ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE Lil Flavin, Dirha & Bedford. Agnes O Mahony, Gortacrissane. John O Connor, Gortacrissane. Deborah Canty & Elizabeth O Connor, O’Connell’s Ave. OLD OR BROKEN MOBILE PHONES FOR NANO NAGLE Please drop into Denise in the Parish Office or call Frank Greaney on 087 2536120 ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT A LOVED ONE’S ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE? Inner Healing Counselling can help. We provide support to family members who have a loved one abusing alcohol and/or drugs. More details on http://innerhealingcounselling.com

New Year Wishes: We wish a healthy and happy 2019 to all followers and supporters of Lixnaw hurling club and thank everybody for their support in 2018.

comhaltas and the first main event will be our annual féile feabhra on 2nd/3rd February, just around the corner. All classes resume this week, comhrá gaeilge Mondays 7.30-8.30, english singing Thursdays 7.30-8.30, step dancing Wednesdays 7.30-9.30 and Saturdays 11.30-2.30, traditional music on Thursdays for accordion and whistle and on Saturdays for all instruments and various group classes. For any information on classes or use of any ceolann facility please contact our secretary Anne on 087 6979334. Our branch meeting will be held on Wed next 9th Jan at 8pm in the ceolann. Please note that ceol an gheimhridh finals will be held in Drumcolloger on 17th Feb and sult na nóg on Sat 2nd March in IT Tralee so a busy Spring ahead. To finish, on behalf of our branch in Lixnaw I want to wish all the best to our new co PRO, Jackie Hennessy from Fossa/Two mile branch and look forward to working with her. For all your up to date comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé facebook page and tweet@kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall. FINUGE GAA AGM ON FRIDAY JAN 18TH AT 8PM In the club house. Nominations for all positions, Chairperson, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, PRO & motions to Bridget no later than 5pm Wed 15th Jan.

CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA A very happy new year and we welcome you all back to another year in Lixnaw

GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH MOVEMENT IN IRELAND Journey through mental health Wednesday nights at 8pm in the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel. This programme is open to all and is free of charge. No introductions needed. Just come along. For more information, contact Jerry, 0860271990. CLUB ÓG-ÓGRAS LIOS TUATHAIL Club Óg-Ógras meets at Listowel Community Centre on Monday between 5 & 6 to enable those aged 7-12 to practise their Irish in a fun environment. Breis eolais/Further info on 087 2194992. LISTOWEL COMMUNITY ALERT – TEXT ALERT NETWORK This system is now used in many Garda districts and is proving very effective. If you are interested in being a member the consent forms are in the parish office please fill in your details and your contribution of €10 to the parish office the €10 goes to the on-going cost of the texts themselves. CELEBRATING THE BAPTISMS OF 2018 As we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord on Sunday next, we invite all 69 babies who were baptised here at St. Mary’s Church during the past year of 2018 to join us for our 11.30 a.m Mass on Sunday next, (Jan. 13th ). A special New Year’s Blessing will be given to all our babies present. Our Parish Baptism Teams will host the liturgy. So we invite all parents, babies, god parents, or any others who were part of your family. Do not worry if they cry or make a commotion – we are delighted as a Parish to have you. Come and sit anywhere in either of the two centre rows in the church.

Mary Brandon celebrating her Birthday at the Thatch Bar/Restaurant Lisselton last week. Photo by jkphotography Mary Moloney of Ballygologue Park Listowel was the winner of the top prize of €1000 which was sponsored by Bank Of Ireland Listowel, John McGuire of McGuire's Pharmacy Listowel, Con McCarthy of McCarthy Insurance Listowel, Allied Irish Bank Listowel at the Listowel Annual Bazaar in Dec 2018

MESSENGER (Sacred Heart Magazine) Reminder to return envelops to Anna or Margaret, 0872672054 before the end of January. New Subscribers welcome. THE ARD CHURAM CHOIR Will resume practice on Monday January 14th at the Hospital Chapel, Listowel, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Limited number of places available for new members. Contact Mairead Hanlon immediately 086 8696341. LISTOWEL LIBRARY Will host a talk on Nutrition for Kids in the Twenty First Century, facilitated by Niamh O Connor, accredited Dietician and Nutrition Consultant. Target audience – parents/guardians of children and young people on Thursday, 24 January Listowel Library, 11.00 am Free event, All welcome. No advance booking necessary.

Mary receiving her cheque from Fr Sean Sheehy on behalf of the Listowel Bazaar Committee, also in photo Mary’s family. Photo by jkphotography

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY - NUTRITION FOR KIDS Healthy Ireland at Your Library... Nutrition For Kids in The 21st Century. You are all invited to a talk in Ballybunion Library with Dietician & Nutrition Consultant Niamh O’Connor on Thursday 24th January at 1pm. All are very welcome! ARD CURAM DAY CARE CENTRE Ard Curam Day Care Centre would like to thank all the volunteers who helped at the Bag Packing in Garvey’s on the 4 days leading up to Christmas. This was in aid of the new purpose built Alzheimers Centre in the hospital grounds Greenville, Listowel. LISTOWEL/DUAGH COMHALTAS Classes resume Saturday January 12 th 11:30 - 2:30pm Traditional Music on all instruments, Song, Dance , Language & Group Instrumental. New members welcome all ages -children and adult. Registration on the day or message Facebook. LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE- (AGES 15-18) Volunteer run program leading to a Foundations Cerificate from The National University of Ireland Galway in Youth Leadership and Community Action. Module 1 runs for 8 weeks starting January 19 th 10am-11:30 at Seanchai Listowel

Huge crowd at The Ballybunion Christmas Swim. Picture by Mike Flavin

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tarbert TARBERT NOTES: To include items - email notestarbert@hotmail.com or phone Patrick Lynch at 068 36117 DEATHS Many of the older generation were sad to hear of the passing of Mary Culhane, formerly of Doonard Lower, Tarbert. Mary, aged 73 years, died on Sunday 30th December 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Phoenix Park, Dublin. She was daughter of the late Jackie Culhane and his wife Rose, nee McGovern. The late Jackie Culhane, N.T. a native of Glin taught at Tarmons and Tarbert Boys' National Schools from the Thirties up until his death in 1957. His family all grew up in Tarbert and following the death of their father they moved with their mother Rose to Drumlish, Co. Longford. Following her funeral Mass on Thursday 3rd January at Corpus Christi Church, Drumcondra cremation took place in Glasnevin. Sympathy of the community is extended to her sisters Helen, Ita, Pauline and brothers J.J. and Connie. She was predeceased by her sister Rosemary. Sympathy of the community is also extended to the parents, fiancee, relatives and friends of the late Jeremiah Holly, Rusheen, Ballylongford who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on the road between Tarbert and Glin on Sun 30th Dec 2018. Sympathy is further extended to the family of the late Larry McCaffrey, Co. Fermanagh who worked in the parish in the late 1970's and was well known in GAA circles. His funeral took place in Co. Fermanagh on Monday 31st December 2018. Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na Marbh. WEDDING BELLS The wedding took place on Saturday 29th December at Fossa Church, Killarney of Leonard Gildea, eldest son of Brendan and Phil Gildea, Tieraclea Park, Tarbert and Jeanette Harrington, daughter of Bernie Harrington/ Hanrahan and John Hanrahan, Ballygoughlin, Glin. Best man was Enda Gildea and groomsmen were Gary and Brendan Gildea. Bridesmaids were Aisling Enright, Catriona O'Mahony and Ita Walsh. Men of honour were Jonathan Harrington and Eoin Hanrahan. Pageboys were Aaron and Sean Harrington and John Hanrahan. The reception was held in the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney and the happy couple will work and live in Dublin. Guimís gach rath ar an mbeirt a phós agus go maire síad i bfad le chéile. FÁILTE D'ON BHLIAN NUA The beating of the bodhrans, the marching music of the accordeons, the procession of flaming torches signalled that the old tradition of 'beating out the old year and ringing in the New Year' is very much alive and well in Tarbert. On a very mild New Year's Eve as the countdown to midnight started in the Square, best wishes for the coming year of 2019 were exchanged in the assembled gathering of Tarbertians, young and old. It was nice to see Noreen Carrig, Tarbert and Mary Coolahan, Dublin and their families present to remember contributions made in previous years by their late husbands Finbar Carrig and Johnny Coolahan. A video presentation by TDA highlighted events of the past year. BUSINESS CLOSURE It was disappointing to see a second business closure in Main Street and in Tarbert with the closure of Lal Browne's Bookmaker's shop. Lal Browne, Athea, rented the premises from Michael Lanigan in 1972 and traded there as a Turf Accountant for the next 46 years up until its closure on Monday 31st Dec 2018. John Liston with 40 service and Stephen

Spillane with twenty years service were the front of house men who ran the shop and kept the punters happy (not always!). Lal Browne's famous slogan was 'Betting like kissing is no sin, bet with Browne and you'r sure to win!, but unfortunately for many the second part of the prophecy was not always fulfilled but sin scéal eile! We wish Brownes, Athea and John and Stephen health and happiness in the coming years. ASDEE LIVE CRIB Well done to everybody concerned with the Asdee Live Crib. It was nice to see that in this gadget age of the playstation and fascination with tech games there is still a sense of awe and wonder in a child's eyes with the sight of laying hens, a donkey, a calf and a sheep with a homeless baby infant in a stable. Real meaning of Christmas for all to see! COMHALTAS Fógra from Helen Flaherty: Ballylongford/ Tarbert CCE will host an Appreciation Night for the outgoing committee members in Kennelly's Bar, Ballylongford on Friday next, 11th January at 9.30 pm. This promises to be a great night of music and song. Beidh Fáilte roimh gach éinne. GAA AGM There was a very large attendance at the AGM of Cumann Lúth Cleas Gael Tairbeart held at the Community Centre on Friday 4th January. Outgoing Chairman, Mike Carrig gave a run down on activities by the Club for the past twelve months. While the Senior Team was unlucky not to achieve promotion in the League, players at all levels performed well with the under age players winning the Cumann na mBunscol final. A minute' s silence was observed at the outset to mark the passing of former players Patsy O'Connell, Tommy Bridgeman, referee Larry McCaffrey and Johnny Coolahan. Outgoing Secretary, Joe Langan, Tarmons stated that it cost over €20,000 to run the Club for the year and the main source of revenue was the weekly Lotto. Outgoing Treasurer, Sean Finucane read and distributed a comprehensive Balance Sheet showing income exceeding expenditure by €2,100. Tributes were paid to outgoing Chairman and Secretary, Mike Carrig and Joe Langan for their work in often trying and difficult legal circumstances. Both did not seek re-election. There was no contest for positions on the incoming executive and the following were formally proposed and seconded as Officers for 2019 - President - Michael Lanigan, Chairman - Joseph Coolahan, ViceChairman - Kieran Foley, Secretary - John Diggins, Treasurer - Sean Finucane, Assistant Treasurer - Marie Mulvihill, Registrar - Shane Sheehan, Assisant Registrar - John O'Connell, Coaching Officer - Owen Diggins, Health & Well Being - Marie Mulvihill, Child Welfare & Protection - Julie Finucane, Co. Board Delegate - Eamon Egan. North Kerry Board Kieran Foley, PRO- Stevie Deenihan. In-coming Chairman, Joe Coolahan pledged that he and his fellow Officers would work hard to promote the well being and advancement of the Club. The positions of Scór Officer and Field Development Officer as well as vacant commitee members will be filled at the next meeting of the club Membership of the Club for the coming year is fixed at €50 for Senior Players, €25 for Students and Minors and €10 for Senior Citizens. NEW YEAR RESOLUTION 'Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, at all the times you can, in all the places you can, for as long as ever you can'. This quote attributed to John Wesley on the Wesleyan Methodist chapel plaque in Church Street makes for an ideal New Year Resolution.

kilflynn ST. MARY’S CHURCH NEWS Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 12th January at 6.00 p.m CARE GROUP The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn care group held its Christmas Party on Sunday 9th December in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Over 80 people had a wonderfull meal and the music was provived by Ann and Maria. The commitee would like to thank all who donated a spot prizes that made the afternoon enjoyable for our senior citezens of the parish. THANKS The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn care commitee would like to thank the Teachers, Pupils, Staff and Parents of Abbeydorney, Kilflynn and Killahan National Schools for supporting our Jersey day. A big thank you. CROTTA U-21 VICTORY SOCIAL There is great demand for Crotta hurling club Annual Social Tickets. The Social will be held on Saturday 12th January in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. The victories U-21 hurling panel will receive their County Championship medals from special Guest Former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins after the Four-course meal. As usual the club’s hall of fame award (Matt Stack and P J Stack Memorial Trophy) will be presented. The Club Hurler of The Year will receive the Dick Parkinson Memorial Trophy, and The Sam Hilliard Memorial Trophy will be presented to The Club Person of The Year. The minor hurler of the year will received The Monty McElligott Memorial award,the intermediate player of the year will receive the Maurice Egan Memorial award and the U-21 player of the year will receive the Diarmuid Galvin Memorial award. Music on the night will provided by Big Jim. Tickets @ €25 are available from: Parker's Pub, Kilflynn, Herbert's Bar and Shop, Kilflynn and from Crotta Chairman Paddy Weir. A bus will operate on the night from Kilflynn village to Ballyroe at 7.30p.m sharp and home afterwards. The bus fee will be €3 to Ballyroe and €5 home to the door within the Parish. So don’t miss an opportunity to catch up with friends, enjoy wonderful food and entertainment and join us all to commemorate our players – a memorable night guaranteed. NEW YEARS DRAWS RESULTS The following are the Parker’s Pub New Year’s draw results: 1st Prize €500: Bill O'Sullivan, Ballinacartin, Knocknagoshel, 2nd Prize, €250: Dan McCarthy, Knockbrack, Kilflynn. 3rd Prize, €150: Faye Fitzmaurice, Beenreigh Abbeydorney 4th Prize, €50: Anne Maire McGrath, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn. 5th Prize, €25: Seamie Quilter,Leam, Kilflynn. 6th Prize, €25: Harry Shanahan, Tullig, Kilflynn 7th Prize, Bottle of Whiskey: Emma Hayes, Glenballyma. 8th Prize, Bottle of Wine: James Carmody, Rea, Kilflynn. 9th Prize, Box of Chocolates: Ray Fahy, Knocknahill,Kilflynn 10th Prize, Box of Biscuits: Sean Horgan, Ballyconell Heights Independent observer: Patrick O'Halloran, Fear an Flainn. Mike and Geraldine would like to take this opportunity to Wish all of our Customers, Family and Friends a very Prosperous 2019. HERBERTS BAR Next Sun evening 13th of Jan DJ Big Jim playing all your favourite tunes.

TRALEE C.B.S ARE MUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Tralee C.B.S U-19 Hurlers who captured the Munster Schools Senior E Hurling Championship title with a 3-14 to 3- 04 Victory over Mercy Mounthawk Tralee at Institute of Technology Tralee. On Friday, 14 December. Well done to the Crotta hurlers on the CBS team Ryan Mc Elligott, Daniel O'Rourke, Aodhan McKenna, James Sheehan, Declan O'Donoghue, Denis Quille, Darragh O'Donoghue, Sean McGrath, Denis Nolan, Cillian Baker and Eamon Rohan. Well done to the panel of players and to their trainers Mr Ryall and Mr Griffin on a great victory. Fantastic achievement lads THANKS Crotta O’Neills Hurling Club would like to thank Aoife Thorton for her help on the upgrade of the road outside our Gaa Grounds and also to all our local volunteers who were involved in the preparation work. CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS The numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Bernie Colleran, Newbridge, Kildare and The Waterfall, Kilflynn in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn on Wednesday 2nd January were 4,11,15 and 17. There was No winner of €9,100 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Laura Twomey, Leam Kilflynn, Pete Sugrue, Mike The Pies, Listowel and Breda Handley, Crotta Woods, Kilflynn. The numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Paud Fuller, Fahavane Kilflynn and Dublin in Parker's Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 7th January were 5,14,17 and 26. There was No winner of €9,200 Jackpot. The following won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Carmel Chawke, Lismore, Tralee, Linda Prendergast Upper Tullig, Kilflynn and Thomas Deenihan,Lisselton. The next draw will take place in Herbert's Bar, Kilflynn on Monday 14th January at 10.30p.m with a €9,300 Jackpot. Tickets are available at 2 Euro each or 3 for 5 euro from Club tickets sellers or you can also play on www.locallotto.ie Thank you for your supporting the club lotto is greatly appreciated. Check out www.crottagaa.club for more information. CROTTA COISTE NA NOG AWARDS NIGHT Will take place on Friday 18th January in Columbus Center, Kilflynn at 7:30pm sharp. Medals will be presented to the following teams: U-10, U-11, U-12 and U16s CROTTA WREN GROUP A Huge THANK YOU to the Crotta Wren group who worked tirelessly Wednesday, 26th December (St Stephen's Day). The group were fantastic not only St Stephen's Day but also on Sunday 16th December when we played outside the Brogue Inn Tralee. The club also received an amazing donation towards our defibrillator/ medical equipment. This kind person wishes to remain anonymous. However the Club would like to thank him/ her for there amazing act of generosity, kindness and fantastic support. The funds raised will enable us to install the defibrillator/ medical equipment at our pitch in Dromakee for the 2019 season. The wren group on both days included Sonny Egan, Paddy Weir, John Howard, Karl, Paul & Stephen Shanahan, Sean, Kevin, Ellen and Roisin Abetya, Pat & CIllian Hussey, Mary Dowling, Ray Fahy and Paric Shanahan. Thanks also to John Mahony for kindly lending us his van for the day. It never ceases to amaze me the welcome, hospitality, generosity and support we receive from everybody in our beautiful community. On behalf of Crotta Hurling Club Thank You. Happy New Year to Everybody

Molly O Hanlon from Listowel with the O Connor clan Paudie, John, Ailing, Dean and Chloe enjoying the local horse fair last Thursday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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ballybunion COMMUNITY CENTRE / BEALE GAA LOTTO The Community Centre / Beale GAA Lotto, Sunday 6 January, was held in "Courtney's Bar". The numbers drawn were: 4,6,8,20 There was no winner of the €1,650 Jackpot. The lucky dip winners are: €40 - Sarah Stack " Kilcooleys" Bar €30 - Donal Holland Clarina Co. Limerick €20 - Stephen Mason Ballyeigh Ballybunion 5 Free tickets: Hannah Walsh c/o Bunker Bar Next week’s draw will be held in "The Bunker Bar " 13th January 2019 at 9.30pm, and the Jackpot is €1,700. Ballybunion Community Centre & Beale GAA would like to thank everyone for their continued support in buying our weekly lotto tickets WANTED 1 & 2 CENT COINS Lonely and Neglected One Cent and Two Cent coins, Guaranteed a good home. Go on, get rid of them, for good. No need to sort them out, just drop off your jars full of ‘oul coppers to Ballybunion Community Centre There is chest in the front lobby of the Centre where you can place your coins. WOMEN’S 60K FUNDRAISING CYCLE A 60K women’s charity cycle has been organized for Sunday 28th April AT 11am starting and finishing in the Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland. The route is Ballybunion, Lisselton, Listowel, Tarbert, Ballylongford, Asdee and back to Ballybunion. Registration is €25 and can be accessed at the link: https://tinyurl.com/y92ecw4o or by Phoning 068-28111 CASHEN VALE BOXING Club training continues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening from 7pm, and our Healthy Boxing Bodies fitness class is on every Tuesday evening at 6pm at the Irish Collage Sandhill road. Parents who wish to introduce their children to the Noble art of Amateur boxing are invited to avail of the Cashen Vale Boxing Club’s free taster sessions during the month of January for all boys and girls over the age of 7 and under 11 years. Come along to the Irish Collage at Sandhill Road Ballybunion any Wednesday night from 7pm. The club can be contacted anytime on our Facebook page, or Email: paddyfitzmaurice@eircom.net or phone 087-7647461 BALLYBUNION LIBRARY - NUTRITION FOR KIDS Healthy Ireland at Your Library... Nutrition For Kids in The 21st Century. You are all invited to a talk in Ballybunion Library with Dietician & Nutrition Consultant Niamh O’Connor on Thursday 24th January at 1pm. All are very welcome! BALLYBUNION HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE Opening hours are as follows... Mon - Thurs - 7am - 10pm Friday - 7am - 9pm Saturday - 9am - 8pm Sunday - 10am - 8pm Bank Holidays 10am - 8pm We have numerous exercise and fitness classes, which include the new Surf set, Hydro bikes, Aqua Aerobics, Spinning, and Circuits. Swim Lessons for both Adults and Children take place each week and can be booked by contacting reception, for any further information please call Reception on Tel: 0682811 or follow our Facebook page Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre for regular updates. ART AND CRAFT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WINTER The Studio Gallery Art and Craft Workshops for Children Every Saturday Time 11am to 1pm – 12pm to 2pm. Drop in classes available and pay as you go, at the Studio Gallery Cinema Lane, Ballybunion. Bookings are essential for creative Birthday Parties please phone Marie 086-0664435 or email mariebrennan88@gmail.com LOCAL FREE RANGE EGGS Local free-range eggs based in Triple Ballybunion, can be delivered in Ballybunion, Asdee, Ballylongford, Lisselton areas. €2 for 6 eggs, Call Mark on 089-4333966 or Tracy 087-1842821 BALLYBUNION SENIOR CITIZENS Meals on wheels will be delivered every Tuesday and Wednesday in the Ballybunion, Asdee and Ballydonoghue areas. Anyone wishing to avail of this service can contact Eileen on 086 2234965. Cost of dinners is €6 each and are delivered to your door.

Activities: There will be activities in the towers every Tues morning from 11 to 2pm with Mairead Hanlon so come along and join in. Exercise, Music & Arts. OLDER PERSONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE NEWKD are providing community services for the elderly, and are now taking requests for the spring. Prepare your home for the spring, power washing footpaths and driveways. Now is the time to tackle indoor improvements and repairs. They cover all of North Kerry and all workers are Garda vetted, for more info please contact 068-23429 or 087-3776724 BALLYBUNION BADMINTON Ballybunion Badminton is back! The club was huge back in the 80's and 90's and its back in 2018 with the new name Ballybunion Baseliners! So dust off your old racket and come and rejoin. Ballybunion Community Centre, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-11pm, and Saturday mornings 11am-1pm. €5 per person. New members are always welcome. BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE Sports Hall: €25 per hour before 7pm, €30 per hour after 7pm & weekends. Upstairs Hall/Dance Studio: €20 per hour. Meeting Room: €10 per hour. Room of Light €20 per hour Discount available for block booking & advance payment. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Call 068-27799 during office hours Mon-Thurs10am-2pm FREE IT SKILLS FOR FARMERS Covers using an account on Agfood.ie to: Review, save, print & e-mail herd details, Record farm-to-farm movements, Register calves. Also covers Basic Internet Skills (setting up & using email; internet search and online security) Classes running Oct/Nov 2018 in Tarbert/ Listowel / Ballybunion / Ballyduff 10 hours in total. Own herd number not required as practice numbers will be supplied. Booking essential. Contact: Rosaleen (085) 7714355 IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS Irish Music Sessions take place in Ballybunion on Tuesday night in the Feale Bar, Thursday night in the Courtney’s Bar, Friday & Sat night in Kilcooley’s BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT Would like to thank the Kerry County Council, Department of Rural and Community Development, for their recent grant award to our local association. The grant has provided us with 3 locking storage cabinets to be kept at the Old Convent where our weekly meetings and clubs take place. The grant funding is making it possible for us to readily access our social, sports and art equipment. We are very appreciative of the support the Department of Rural and Community Development has extended to the Ballybunion retirees that are members of our local Active Retirement Association. BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS Would like to thank the Department of Rural and Community Development at Kerry County Council for their recent generous grant funding. The award will provide our community with replacements of the town park’s 4 wooden picnic tables. The new tables and accompanying benches are made of beautiful granite and will require no on-going maintenance. The tables, topped with inlaid chess boards, will provide many hours of enjoyment for local community members and visitors alike. The benches will also be placed so that buggies and wheelchairs will have usage access. As the weather warms up Ballybunion Tidy Towns hopes everyone will enjoy the new additions to the Children’s Playground area in the Town Park. BALLYBUNION TAEKWON-DO Classes for children, teens and adults, in Ballybunion Community Centre every Wednesday and Friday. Excellent for fitness, confidence, self-defence and flexibility. Beginners always welcome. First class is free. Contact Michael on 087 9245637. SOCIAL DANCING Social Dancing takes place every Tuesday night from 7.30pm – 9.30pm in the Hibernian Bar. A great night of fun & dancing, please come along & show support. 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 by 10am on Mondays or phone 068-25555 or email: ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com

ballyduff LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club weekly Lotto Draw for Tuesday January 1st 2019 are as follows: The numbers drawn were 12, 14, 16 & 27. There was no winner of the €5,350 Jackpot and the following won €50 each:vKay Enright, Kilmore. Chloe Hyde, Kilgarvan. Teresa Smith, The Square TV DRAW: Tom County, Hearthill. Sharon McNamara, Banemore. Finn O'Sullivan, Knopogue The Lotto Draw continues on each Monday night. Please come along and support and remember “if you are not in you can't win”. You may also play the Lotto on line at www.ballyduffgaa.com COMMUNITY CENTRE The Over 55 Club takes place on each Thursday at Ballyduff Community Centre with hot meals, bingo and fun exercise. All welcome. Bingo takes place at the Community Centre on each Friday night. Come along and try your luck. ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE Christian Spiritual Deveopment Course-The Beatitudes: Fr. Sean Sheehy - Wednesdays Starts January 16th - 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Be Still and Know: Fr. Louis Hughes O.P. Saturday 9th February 10.00am to 4.00pm Life in the Spirit: Maurice & Janice Carrig Tuesdays - starts February 19th from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Bookings: Call (066)7134276 SEWING CLASSES Have you always wanted to learn how to alter your own clothes?? Well come along to Buds Centre, Ballyduff Sewing Classes starting on this Thursday January 10th 2019 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Cost is €75 for six weeks. Booking is essential and places are limited. Contact (087)7927977 or email yousewnsew@gmail.com LADY'S WALK Lady's Walk Hurling Club will hold it's Annual General Meeting on Friday 18th January at 7.30pm in Lowe's Bar, Ballyduff. All are welcome to attend. ATHLETICS Juvenile training for St Brendan’s AC starts this Wednesday evening at 6.30pm in Ardfert Community Centre. The session will conclude at 8.00pm for U8 to U11. Training for U12s upwards is in Ardfert sportsfield from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. Anybody who hasn’t yet registered for 2019 may download the form from the club blog at stbrendansac.blogspot.com or contact Irene Butler on 087 7985557. Fitness sessions for adults will continue on Tuesdays at 8.00pm in Ardfert Community Centre and everyone is welcome to join in these sessions which are ideal for beginners as well as advanced levels. Ursula Barrett is delivering this programme. Schools are reminded that the St Brendan’s AC area primary schools indoor sports will be held on Wednesday, January 30th at 6.00pm in Causeway hall. Athletes from the club took part in a variety of events in a variety of areas last week including the annual new year’s day road

race in Beaufort, the Kerry Hospice fundraiser in Tralee and two Tralee adult parkruns in a week. A special mention goes to Conor O’Sullivan and Ben O’Connor who achieved Ultra Marathon status for completing 50 junior parkruns and Alex O’Carroll who got his Half Marathon wristband for completing 11 junior parkruns. KERRY CAMOGIE Kerry Camogie are having a big night on Saturday 26th January in Ballyroe Heights Hotel with a show called "Stars in their Eyes". Under the guidance of the great Cassie Leen there are 10 Acts rehearsing hard at the moment and will show their brilliant showmanship on the stage on 26th January. Each act will impersonate a famous Star while also bringing their own talent to the act. So looking forward to an event with a difference. The Launch will take place in The Forge Bar, Causeway this Thursday night January 10th so all participants will be revealed. All updates on our Facebook page. Tickets are €20 each and can be purchased from committee members, Fiona Flynn, Sara Murphy or you can Message the Facebook page 'Kerry Camogie Stars in their Eyes'. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS A.G.M: Reminder The Annual General Meeting of Ballyduff Hurling Club will be held in the Clubrooms on this Friday at 7.30pm Please come along and voice your opinion “B” Football: Following the victory of Ballyduff “B” Football team in the North Kerry Junior Championship many supporters were wondering when Ballyduff last won that Championship. Historian Tom Moran came up the answers. 1989 North Kerry Junior Championship Final Ballyduff 0 – 10 Knockanure 0 – 2 was played in Ballylongford on the 10/12/1989. Ballyduff Team: Mark Donegan; John O' Regan, Mark O'Connor, Brian Ross; Mark Corkery, Mike O'Carroll, Ger O' Grady; Paul Donegan(0 - 1), Owen McCarthy; Eddie Kearney, Johnny Bunyan (Capt)(0 - 1), Kevin O'Connor; Mossie O'Sullivan(0 – 2), John Hennessy (0 – 6), Stuart Purcell. SUBS: John Joy, Jimmy Barron, Tony McManus, John Mike O'Connor, Mike Kennelly, Paddy O'Sullivan, Aidan O'Connor, Cathal O'Connor, Kenneth Boyle, Maurice Harty, Batt Daly, Denis Guerin, Liam Boyle (snr). Selectors: Tom Moran and Pasty O'Connor. “Man of the Match” – John Hennessy. 1990 North Kerry Junior Championship Final played in Finuge on 29/12/1991 yes 1991 because of Shannon Rangers Minors and County Senior Hurling Championship. Ballyduff 1 – 9 St. Senans 3 – 1. Ballyduff Team: Mark Donegan; Patrick Condon, Cathal O'Connor, Barry O'Connor; Brian Ross, Anthony O'Sullivan, Maurice Harty; Ray O'Grady, Ger O Grady (0 – 4); PJ O'Grady, Paddy Healy (1 – 0), Tony McManus; Mossie O'Sullivan (Capt) (0 – 3), William Quinlan (0 – 1), Charles Rochford (0 – 1). SUBS: John Dee, John Regan, Tommy (Murt) O'Sullivan. Selectors: Tom Moran and Patsy O'Connor. “Man of the Match” – Paddy Healy.

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first events are basketball, the U13 boys competition is first off on Sun 13th.

O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB Ballylongford GAA Weekly Friday 4th January at Michael Finucane’s Bar. Jackpot €6800. Numbers Drawn 8, 17, 22, 26. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 each Eibhlis Hanrahan Rusheen, Con Hanlon Well Road, Janet James Tullahinell. 3 Free Lotto Tickets Sandra Enright Ballymackessy. Bar Prize Tommy Mulvihill Quay Street. Thank you for your Support. Club Fundraiser: Ballylongford Gaa Club held a very successful fundraiser when our players participated in a White Collar Boxing event held at Tomáisíns Lisselton. A large crowd turned up to shout on their favourite boxer with seven bouts of three two-minute rounds. Each boxer gave as good as they got in some keenly contested rounds but when the final bell sounded everyone was a winner as they participated in an entertaining event. We would like to thank all of the following our generous sponsors for advertising and sponsorship our Ticket sellers and event organisers and everyone who helped on the night. To our players who gave up their time to train and making the night a success. To Cashen Vale Boxing Club who trained the players and kept everything running smoothly on the night. To MC Brian Hurley.Tomáisíns Bar and staff. Finally to the spectators for turning up in large numbers and making it an enjoyable night. AGM Ballylongford Gaa will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday January 18th at 8-30pm All motions and nominations to Secretary Rose Dowling by Sunday 13th January.

DUAGH GAA LOTTO RESULTS No jackpot winner of €10,600 jackpot. Numbers drawn 8, 13, 15, 20 Mary O Sullivan c/o Goulds €20 to: Peg Heffernan Meenanare Louise McCarthy c/o Kostal Mike Kelly Lisroe Paul Swaine Listowel 5 X 5 frees to Liam Kelleher Listowel Tom Dillane Listowel Nuala O Brien Toor Lizzie Lane Beenanaspig Staff Duagh Family Centre. Sellers prize O Briens Bar. Next week's jackpot €10,700 Draw in Jim's Bar Monday night at 9.30pm.

Annual Awards Night: Come celebrate a great 2018 to start an even better 2019. Reminder our annual awards night is Fri 11th in Duagh NS. The awards are for our participants who represented Duagh/Lyre Community Games in County, Munster and National Community Games in 2018. The event will take place at Duagh NS and doors open at 7pm with a start of 7:30, €5 for participant,max €10 per family of participants. Parents, supporters and siblings not receiving award no charge. There will be entertainment on the night from Oisín and Daibhéad O’Regan our National champions in group music and Hayley McElligott our County silver medal winner in recitation. Notes will be given during the week any queries contact Liz 086-3466043

BALLYLONGFORD/TARBERT CCE Ballylongford/Tarbert CCE will host a night of appreciation for the outgoing committee members in Kennelly's Bar, Ballylongford on Friday January 11th at 9:30pm. This promises to be a great night of music. All are welcome. BALLYLONGFORD TAEKWON-DO CLASSES Ballylongford Taekwon-do, classes for children (5+), teens and adults, in Ballylongford Parish Hall on Monday evenings. Excellent for fitness, confidence, self-defence and flexibility. First class is free. Contact Michael on 087 9245637. BEREAVEMENT One of the most tragic accidents of recent times occurred on Sunday afternoon last December 30th 2018 which has left this community and indeed many other communities far and wide, dump founded, saddened and reeling in shock on the learning of the sad passing of Jeremiah Holly R.I.P.of Rusheen as a result of a tragic motor bicycle accident just outside The Lanterns Hotel on the Tarbert to Glin Coast Road. Jerry as he was more affectionately known was one of nature’s quietest, hard working and respected people within this community. Aged just 50 his short life was too quickly brought to an end while leisurely taking a spin on one of his most cherished personal belongings, his yellow motorbike. On that ill fated afternoon he decided to go for a leisurely drive on this particular route, a route that he would not normally drive on and sadly the rest is what can only be described as tragic and un-imaginable. Jerry was one of five boys and three girls born to Michael and Mary Holly of Rusheen. He had been living at home and took wonderful care of his mother and father. He was a great lover of all outdoor activities and along with his father spent many hours in the bog where he really enjoyed working. During his leisure time he would spend hours playing and walking his terrier “Teddy” and a very familiar sight was to see Jerry walking along the Carrig Road with “Teddy” a lot of the time in his arms. He would occasionally go for a few drinks and would love to sing a song or two of which he was a very fine singer. Much the time he and his Dad would be heard singing not alone in local hostelries but indeed in the wide open plains of bog around the locality as they sang merrily as they did their work on a daily basis. To all of us who knew Jerry he was indeed a very quiet but a most helpful man in so many ways that it is hard to understand that he has gone from our midsts. The lovely man on the yellow motorbike all decked out in his leathers just cruising along, bothering nobody will be forever etched in our memories. Jerry was given a wonderful final tribute by all his fellow as the accompanied his remains to the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, flanked the hearse at his removal from the Funeral home to the Church on Wednesday night and the final journey from the funeral home to Lislaughtin abbey on Wednesday. In all over 80 bikers came and took part in the final farewell to their colleague and friend as also did bikers from Clare attend. Indeed it was a credit to our local bikers who organized this so well. But it is to Jerry’s Family that our Sympathies, Thoughts and Prayers go to at this unfortunate time to his dad Mike Joe, his mom Mary his brothers John, Michael, Raymond and Paudie his sisters Mary Ann and Johanna, his fiancé Lavinia and her daughter Erika, nieces Denise, Laura and Ciara Lynch, Shandra Sorohan, Hayley, Céilí and Hannah Holly and nephew Oisín Holly, sisters-in-law Ann and Nora, aunts, uncle, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Jerry is pre-deceased by his sister Máiread. brother-in-law Joseph Lynch and uncle Seamus O’Rourke. On Wednesday evening Jerry’s remains were removed from Lynch's Funeral Home, Main Street, Ballylongford, to St. Michael of the Archangel Church, Ballylongford. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday morning, January 3rd, at 11am with funeral immediately afterwards to Lislaughtin Abbey, Ballylongford. The death has also taken place of Michael Enright R.I.P. of Naas. Co. Kildare and late of Carrig Island, Ballylongford. Michael was a retired Garda who had served in Naas most of his adult life and passed away on New Year’s Day January 1st 2019 on his 93rd year. Every summer without fail he would arrive in Bally, visit his family and friends, and even in later years when he did not like to drive the journey he would arrive on the bus. A lovely man, who has done such marvellous work around Nass and Kildare. To Michael family of wife Josephine, sons Seamus and Michael daughter Maeve, son-in-law Troy, brothers Jerry and Tom nieces, nephews family relatives and wide circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Michaels remains were removed from Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas on Friday evening last to the Church of Our Lady and St. David, Funeral Mass was on Saturday at 10.00am with Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Corban's Cemetery Naas. May they Rest in Everlasting Peace.

LYREACROMPANE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEKLY LOTTO RESULTS 06/01/19 - Jackpot €3,050 - Numbers 5 - 9 - 11 - 16 No Winner €35 Pat Quinn Carrig €20 Christina Long Carrig Free Ticket Winners Darragh & Emma Long Lyre Larry Buckley Listowel Tom Enright Lyre Geoff Keane Knocknagoshel Next week's Jackpot €3,200 DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES New Year: We would like to wish all our participants, families, supporters & volunteers a very Happy New Year. 2019 will be getting off to a very busy start with Community Games and the

Draughts: Draughts training continues Monday evening at Duagh NS. U10 7-8, U12&14 8-9pm. Any queries contact Andy: 087 221 6559 Swimming: Entries now being taken for those who wish to enter swimming from U8 to U16. Let us know if you are interested and your preference of stroke. Contact Liz: 0863466043. Competition takes place on Sunday Feb 3rd at Tralee Sports complex. DUAGH SPORTS COMPLEX Irish Country Music Concert in Duagh Sports Complex Thursday 4th April. Contact Geraldine 087 2684540 for further information and to purchase a ticket. BLOOD DONATION CLINICS Will take place in Abbeyfeale at Coláiste Ide agus Iosef on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd January from 6p.m. to 9p.m.

Photos from Ballylongford Tidy Towns Fundraising Festive Fun Run/Walk on St. Stephen's Day last. A fantastic turn out again this year and a massive Thank You to all who supported our event. It was a cold but beautiful day to get a breath of fresh air. Thank you again for all your support and congratulations to the winners. Pictures by Helen Lane

COLLEGE OPEN DAY Mary Immaculate College Limerick will hold its January Open Day on Sat. 12th Jan. 2019 (10am1pm). The MIC Open Days showcase the wide range of programmes that the College has to offer. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff, mingle with current MIC students and take a tour of the campus. In addition, attendees can find out about the range of accommodation options and student supports. For more visit www.micopenday.ie. INCLUSION OF ITEMS If you wish to submit items for inclusion in the Weekly notes please note that all items must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday evening prior to publication anything later will not guarantee that such items will appear. Items for inclusion can be emailed to either estuaryprint@eircom.net or estuarytrophies @gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919

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Photo of Rang 1 in Dromclough NS all ready for their Christmas performance last December

Capt Patrick O'Sullivan with family and friends at the drive in at Ballybunion Golf Club on Sunday 30th December. Frank Bennett photojournalist 068 28954

Isobel Stack enjoying the St Stephens Day Hunt

Winners of Ladies Christmas Hamper sponsored by Spar Listowel held in Ballybunion Golf Club on Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Sunday 6th January. L-R: Lady Captain Margaret McAuliffe, Colleen McElligott representing sponsors, Lady Vice Captain Mary Horgan, Cathriona Corrigan, Mary Whelan, Lady President Ray McCarthy

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Book of The Week in association with

Woulfes Bookshop Listowel’s only Dedicated Bookshop Church St, Listowel - T. 068 21021 www.woulfesbookshop.ie / follow us on facebook

My year of rest and relaxation By Ottessa Moshfegh A shocking, hilarious and strangely tender novel about a young woman’s experiment in narcotic hibernation, aided and abetted by one of the worst psychiatrists in the annals of literature. Our narrator has many of the advantages of life, on the surface. Young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate, she lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like everything else, by her inheritance. But there is a vacuum at the heart of things, and it isn’t just the loss of her parents in college, or the way her Wall Street boyfriend treats her, or her sadomasochistic relationship with her alleged best friend. It’s the year 2000 in a city aglitter with wealth and possibility; what could be so terribly wrong? This story of a year spent under the influence of a truly mad combination of drugs, designed to heal us from our alienation from this world, shows us how reasonable, even necessary, that alienation sometimes is. Blackly funny, both merciless and compassionate – dangling its legs over the ledge of 9/11 – this novel is a showcase for the gifts of one of America’s major young writers working at the height of her powers.

Kerrie Ryan, Ballybunion & Paul Colins, Ballybunion married recently in St. John's Church, Ballybunion an held their Reception in The Listowel Arms Hotel. Photo by BennettsPhotos.com

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Lady Capt. Margaret McAuliffe and family at the drive in at Ballybunion Golf Club on December 30th. Frank Bennett photojournalist 068 28954

Christy Kileen with his daughter Clare at the Ballybunion Christmas Day Swim. Picture by Mike Flavin

Listowel man Mike Walsh with Tom Moran, Jack O Carroll and John Michael Houlihan at the Listowel Fair on Thursday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Joanne McDermottroe from Ballyduff having a fun day out with her children Odhrán, Emilia and Elissa at the Listowel Horse Fair last Thursday. Photo Moss Joe Browne St Josephs Basketball Club hosted a Basketball Camp on Jan 2nd - 4th with coaches from Tralee Warriors Club. A huge success and thanks and well done to Anne Scanlon from St Joseph's for organising it

Pictures from The Listowel Annual Bazaar in December 2018. Photos by jkphotography

"Many thanks to Deirdre Flynn Solicitors who kindly sponsored a new set of Senior Hurling jerseys for the school. Deirdre is a past student of Causeway Comprehensive School and we are very proud to have such a link”. Deirdre Flynn of Deirdre Flynn Solicitors presenting new jerseys to Principal Cathal Fitzgerald of Causeway Comprehensive School with some players from the Senior Hurling Panel

The Lynch family from Listowel - Kevin, Jack and Jer hoping to make a sale at their local fair on last Thursday with Seán Hartigan. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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Mary Brandon Celebrates her Birthday at the Thatch Bar/Restaurant Lisselton last week. L/R: Nora Griffin, John Griffin, Mary Brandon, Paula Griffin (Family). Photo by jkphotography

Des O Connor, Tarbert kindly donated a calf which was sold at Listowel Mart before Christmas and the proceeds were presented to Nano Nagle. Included in first picture are pupils from Nano Nagle, Suzanne Walsh Nano Nagle, Brendan Roche (who bought the calf) and Des O Connor, owner of the calf.

Photo of Rang 2 at Dromclough NS all set for their Christmas Play "OĂche Nollag" before Christmas

Attending the Listowel fair on Thursday were Jason Rogers, Tralee with an Irish draught stallion along with Tom McCarthy, Lixnaw and his grandchild Saoirse and Pat Fitzgerald, Ballyheigue. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Santa called to AIB on the Friday before Christmas - tea coffee and treats were available to all the customers calling to the branch to meet the man himself!

Maureen Sheehy from Woodlawn pictured with her family at her 90th Birthday celebrations in The Listowel Arms Hotel recently. Photo by Liam Kelly

Family from Frankfurt Germany at the Ballybunion Swim. L/R: Michael, Julia, Sophie & Amy Flavin. Picture by Mike Flavin

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Canadian Family visit Ballybunion for the 1st time at the Ballybunion Christmas Swim. L/R Gaeren, Camden, Scott & Mndrea Chatterson. Picture by Mike Flavin

The Finuge U21 Team who lost to Ballydonoghue in the North Kerry Championship on December 22nd

Congratulations to Shiann Enright from Listowel who was the lucky winner of our “Split the Bucket” Jackpot draw for €950.00 on the 21st December. The total jackpot collected was €1,900 and we thank you sincerely for your support

Seamus Enright enjoying his Retirement Party on 28th December last

Photos from Ballylongford Tidy Towns Fundraising Festive Fun Run/Walk on St. Stephen's Day last. Pictures by Helen Lane

Michael Joseph Galvin with proud parents Shonagh & Stephen, family & friends celebrating his Christening at St. John's Church & at the Marine Links Hotel, Ballybunion. Photo by Francis J. Bennett

The Kelliher family from Listowel - Paul, Pat and Jerry enjoying a day out at their local horse fair last Thursday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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LISTOWEL EMMETS

Listowel Emmets EGM will take place on Friday 18th January, all nominations to be with club secretary by Wednesday 9th January at 5pm. Our 41 Card Drive has resumed and takes place every Wednesday night at 9pm in the Clubhouse. New players are always welcome so please come along and bring a friend. Dancing - Weekly dancing continues at the clubhouse every Monday evening from 6.30pm. Please contact Monty Boyd if you are interested in taking part. Club Draw We have recently launched our annual Club Draw worth €10,000 and tickets are now on sale from club officers with €850 worth of prizes up for grabs each month. Proceeds from the draw go towards the running costs and future development of the club so your support is greatly appreciated. Sympathies The Listowel Emmets Club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Galvin Family, Finuge on the recent death of Aidan. To his wife Kay, sons Enda and Paudie daughters Audrey, Louise, Fiona and Ciara and his extended family. Aidan was a member of the North Kerry Football Board for the past 34 years and will be a huge loss to both the board and his club. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam. Novice Cup - Semi Final: Emmets C V Ballydonoghue C Date: Sunday 13th January @2pm E.T. Venue: TBC

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 07/01/19 Numbers Drawn 9-14-24-31 Jackpot €1,400 not won Lucky Dips €40-Charlotte O'Hanlon c/o Brosnans €40-Batt Daly,KCC €20-Dan 0'Donoghue,Bedford €20-Liam Hayes,Finuge €20-Brian Byrne c/o Saddle €20-Noreen Deenihan,Tarbert €20-Johnny Houlihan c/o Brosnans €20-Shebeen Bar (Promoter) Match 3-Duffer, David/Ray O'Brien,Bedford

Congratulations to Caitrin Griffin and Richie Kelliher on their recent marriage. Caitrín donned the green and red of Beale for many years, playing with Coiste na nÓg from a young age and with Beale Ladies. This year she took charge of the under-12 girls’ team and lead them to many victories and great sporting occasions. The young players look forward to another great year with Mrs Kelliher! Congratulations too to Paul Collins and Kerrie Ryan who also recently tied the knot. Paul forms the backbone of Beale senior defence, having made centre back position his own in recent years. He is also well known for his runs out field and we look forward to more great performances from Paul in 2019. Beale GAA Club wishes both couples joy, love and happiness as you begin your newly married lives. Beir beannachtaí oraibh. Beale GAA Club extend sympathies to the Buckley and Kiely families on the recent death of Mary Kiely, RIP. Ar dheis Dé grub a h-anam. The Buckley name is synonymous with the club. Donal is currently chairperson of Coiste na nÓg and Donal’s and Eileen’s children are promising young stars of the future. To all families in the community who suffered family bereavement during the year, Beale GAA Club extend sympathies on the loss of your loved ones. Ar dheis Dé gurb a n-anamacha.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Our club lotto will resume this Friday night - the 11th January 2019. The club at this time would like express our sympathies to the friends & family of the late Larry McCaffrey, Skea, Arney, Fermanagh who passed away on December 28th 2018. Larry was both a great supporter and player for our club. His great sense of character and spirit will live on and be fondly remembered always.

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

CLUB LOTTO: Last week’s, Club Lotto Draw took place at The Thatch numbers drawn were 14, 22, 23, 30. There was no winner. The winners of the lucky dips were Jimmy Buckley c/o The Mermaids, George McNamara, Crough. Tim Barry, Ballingown. Angela Dowling Coolard. Annmarie Tydings, Asdee. Free Ticket winners: Conor Kennelly, Online. Jack Gogarty, Online. Patricia O’Carroll, Lyre. Next week’s draw, for a jackpot of €2,200 will take place in The Thatch 10:30 on Friday night.

Next Draw 14/01/19 at Tankers - Jackpot €1,500

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Singles Competition Sunday 6th January 2019 – Old Course 1st Brian Hayles (10) 44pts 2nd Giles O’Grady (16) 40pts (back 3 8pts) 3rd Kevin Enright (19) 40pts (back 3 7pts) Gross Peter Sheehan (-1) 35pts 4th Brian Slattery (5) 40pts (back 3 6pts) Senior John Shier (18)36pts Fixtures: Sunday 13th January 2018 Men’s Competition – Cashen Course Ladies Competitions: Woman’s Christmas Hamper Sunday 28th January 2018 Sponsored by Spar Listowel – Cashen Course 1st Lady Captain Margaret McAuliffe (29), Catriona Corrigan (11), Mary Horgan (19), Mary Whelan (31) 43pts 2nd Susan Gilmore (9), Deirdre Keating (22), Marjorie Morkan (23), Judy Carmody (36) 47pts 3rd Mags O’Sullivan (15), Maria Lyons (21), Anne Marie Healy (22), Janelle Griffin (31) 47.1pts Tuesday 15th January 2019 Ladies Competition– Cashen Course Senior Ladies Competition Friday 6th January 2019 – Old Course 1st Patricia Boyle (30) 17pts 2nd Del O’Sullivan (30) 16 pts 3rd Marjorie Morkan (23) 15 pts

AGM: Ballydonoghue GAA Annual club convention will take place on Friday January 11th @ 7:30pm. at The Thatch Lisselton. All officers with the exception of the PRO and IT officers will be seeking re-election. Coiste na nÓg: Annual meeting Sunday Jan 13th @ 8pm. at Tomaisin’s function rooms. RESULTS: Bob Stack Memorial North Kerry U21 Championship Final: Ballydonoghue 1-10 Finuge 1-7. TEAM: Cian O’Mahony, Joseph Lynch, Dan Power, Liam Guiney (MOM), Michael Gogarty, Jason Foley, James Donegan, Brian O Seanacháin, Micheàl Foley, Jack Behan, Daragh Sheehy, Brian Mason, Brendan O’Neill, Jack Foley, Jack Kennelly. FIXTURES: Novice Cup Semi Final: Ballydonoghue C v Listowel Emmets C. Sunday 13th Jan 2019. Venue, time to be confirmed.

ST SENANS GAA

St Senans GAA Lotto - Results 6th January 2019 Jackpot €6,300 - No Jackpot winner Numbers drawn : 6, 8, 20, 24. Lucky dip winners €30 Maureen Quilter Irremore | €30 John McKenna Six Crosses €20 Liz Thornton | €20 Tom McElligott Kilflynn Bottle of whiskey : Ann Whyte Rathea Next Draw Sunday 13th January 2019 at The Halfway Bar Jackpot €6,400 Tickets available at local shops or play on locallotto.ie Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 Your support is appreciated. The death has occurred of John O’Halloran Pallas. Sympathy to his son John Martin, brother Paddy extended family neighbours and friends.

BEALE GAA

Beale GAA wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you for your continued patronage of the club. 2018 ended on a high note when we hosted another Christmas spectacular festive event on December 22nd. Twelve acts battled it out in “Lips Zipped”, performing a range of show-topping hits as the huge audience was treated to a great night of talent, laughter and entertainment. There were three winners on the night but it can be truly said that all performers were winners as they pulled out all the stops to put on an amazing show. Well done to all who took part and to everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to put on yet another great event.

The death has occurred of Michael Moore Listowel. Sympathy to his wife Breda, sons Noel, Martin and Conor, daughter Catherine, grandchildren, sister Mary, son in law, daughters in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. The Death has occurred of Aidan Galvin Irremore. Sympathy to his wife Kay, daughters Ciara, Fiona, Audrey & Louise, sons Enda & Paudie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters, brothers, nephews & nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends. North Kerry Championship Final DVD’s all sold if you wish to get a DVD orders are been taken please contact Robert on 087 2039085.

A limited number of Club Calendars also available contact Robert or the Halfway Bar. Happy New Year to all our Players, Officers, Sponsors and Supporters.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Ballylongford Gaa Weekly Lotto Draw Friday 4th January at Michael Finucane's Bar Jackpot €6800 - Numbers Drawn 8. 17. 22. 26. No Winner - Lucky Dips €20 Eibhlis Hanrahan Rusheen Con Hanlon Well Road Janet James Tullahinell Three Free Lotto Tickets Sandra Enright Ballymackessy Bar Prize Tommy Mulvihill Quay Street AGM Ballylongford Gaa will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday January 18th at 8-30pm. All motions and nominations to Secretary Rose Dowling by Sunday 13th January.

KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA

Public Relations Officer; The club are seeking a PRO for the coming year as this position was not filled at the club AGM. If anyone in the parish is interested in the job of reporting on the club activities for 2019 they should contact Chairman Dan Roche on 087 6411397 immediately. The next draw will be for a jackpot of €8000 and will be held in Walsh's Bar on Saturday 12th of January. Tickets are available from Kieran's XL, Leahy's Post Office, Hungry Ed's, the local bars and usual sellers. Knocknagoshel GAA are holding an ongoing clothes collection to help raise funds for the club. Bags can be left into the white lorry container near the log cabin at the Football Field. All types of clothes are accepted as well as shoes,handbags, curtains & towels. Please note that duvets are not accepted. Tickets for the GAA National Club Draw are available to purchase from club officers and senior club players for €10 each. The range of prizes on offer are excellent, Starting from a new Renault car, a travel voucher to the value of 2000 euro, shopping voucher for 1,000 euro, All-Ireland Football Final Package 2019 and many more. All proceeds from the sale of these tickets stay in the club. If your not in you can't win.

MOYVANE GAA

AGM: The AGM of Moyvane GAA will be held in the Marian Hall on Friday, January 11th at 8.00pm sharp. All are welcome to attend. Moyvane GAA would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Many thanks to everyone who has supported Moyvane GAA in anyway in 2018, it is much appreciated.

ASDEE GAA

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DRAW - The draw for the St. Marys, Asdee Annual Christmas Fundraiser took place at “Jack Js” Bar on December 23rd. The following were the winners on the night; 1st Prize Christmas Hamper, Raymond Keane. 2nd Prize a Voucher from Maria Alice and John Pius Walsh, Liam Roche. 3rd Prize a Voucher from Office Post, Kathleen Stack. 4th Prize a Voucher form The Bookshelf Coffee House, Helen O Sullivan. 5th Prize a Box of Sweets from Treacy & Sheehan Veterinary, Mike McKenna. 6th Prize a Box of Sweets from Asdee GAA, Thomas Walsh. CLUB AGM - The Annual General Meeting of St. Mary’s will be held in Asdee Community Centre on Saturday 12th of January 2019 at 8.00. All positions in the Club are up for grabs. The AGM of the North Kerry Football Board will take place on Tuesday 22nd Jan 2019 at 8pm in Christys, The Well, Listowel. All positions on the Board are contestable and there are five positions vacant come January Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Development Officer, Vice Chairman and P.R.O.

TRALEE GREYHOUND NEWS

We are back racing this Tue night with first of 10 races off at 6.58. Racing on Fri night starts at 7.42. We are not racing on Sat night Jan 12. We race on Sun night with first of 8 off at 6.35. We are currently taking entries for the GMHD.ie juvenile classic open novice 525yds starting on Fri Feb 15th.

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

On Sunday we had a 2 Man 12 Hole Scramble. 1st Brian McGrath (16) & Michael Mulcahy (17) 37 Nett 2nd Sean O'Sullivan (12) & James o'Sullivan (15) 37 Nett Next Sundays competition will be a 2 Man 12 Hole Scrambl. Timesheet available online.

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The North Kerry U21 Championship Final took place on Saturday Dec 22nd 2018 in O'Rahilly Park Ballylongford where it saw Ballydonoghue defeat Finuge on a scoreline of Ballydonoghue 1-10 Finuge 1-07. The cup was presented to joint captains by Sponsor Liam Dennehy. L/R: Johnny Stack Chairman NKFB, Jack Foley, Liam Dennehy & Darragh Sheehy. (Pictures By Mike Flavin)

Ballybunion Golf Club Captains Drive In on Sunday 30th December. L-R: President Brendan O'Sullivan, Capt. Patrick O'Sullivan, Lady Capt Margaret McAuliffe, Lady President Ray McCarthy. There was a great turn out for the drive in followed by music and food at the clubhouse. Frank Bennett photojournalist 068 28954

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