Volume 14 Issue 10 by TheAdvertiser

Friday 27th August 2021 Vol. 14 Issue 10

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Well done to Chloe Brennan, Aoibheann & Odhran Buckley who represented Ballybunion at the recent Community Games County Athletics Finals where they all achieved pewter medals for their endeavours in U14 Shot Putt & Long Jump Listowel Emmets Under 9s and 10s enjoying their training session on Saturday 21st August

Freya Galvin, Clieveragh who was Christened by Canon Declan O’Connor in St Marys Church Listowel last Saturday. Also included in picture are Freya’s Parents Mags and Stephen and Godparents Noreen Lynch and Jason Galvin. Photo by Liam Kelly Photography

MINISTER FOLEY WELCOMES OVER €760,000 IN EQUIPMENT FUNDING FOR 46 KERRY SPORTS CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the announcement that 46 Kerry clubs and sports organisations are to receive a total of €769,547 in funding under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). These specific grants will assist sports clubs and Governing Bodies of Sport to purchase crucial equipment necessary for the growth of their sport and it is expected that the allocation of grants for capital projects under the Programme will be announced towards the end of the year. Priority in this tranche of funding was given to projects that will increase participation, that are located in areas with higher levels of socio-economic disadvantage and to organisations that did not receive significant funding under the Programme previously. Minister Foley said: “I’m delighted to welcome this funding which will provide vital equipment for 46 local sports clubs and organisations across Kerry. As we have seen from watching our incredible athletes perform in the Tokyo Olympics, sport is so much more than the sum of its parts and can lift a nation just when we need it the most. This funding will also benefit participants of all levels and abilities ensuring that the health benefits associated with sports participation can be enjoyed by everyone in their local community.” The successful Kerry applicants were as follows: 1. CARA Centre €80,108 2. Kerry Area Basketball Board €6,244 3. Kerry District League €13,391 4. TREC Ireland Equine Sports €9,229 5. 15th Kerry Sneem Scouting Ireland €9,785 6. Ballydonoghue GAA €10,882 7. Ballyduff Camogie Club €1,133 8. Ballyheigue Social €33,166 9. Callinafercy Rowing Club €25,799 10. Camp Community Council €10,394 11. Causeway Camogie Club €1,173

Tarbert U11s Footballers who played Beale in Shannon Park Tarbert on Thursday 19th August. Back: Jack Fennell, Gavin Denihan, Danny Finucane, Ryan Collins, Sean O Connell, Odhran Finucane, Oisin Holme, Ali Sheehan. Front: Jerome Woods, Luke Walsh, Tomatea Charlie, Flynn Culhane, Aisling Denihan, Sarah Flaherty

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Cromane Rowing Club €15,049 Cumann Sleibhteoireacht Corcha Dhuibhne Club €1,586 Deerpark Pitch & Putt Club €12,129 Fenit Samphires FC €23,264 Flesk Valley Rowing Club €17,062 GLENBEIGH FALCONS €5,455 Glenflesk St Agathas GAA Club €23,585 Kenmare Bay Sailing club €16,084 Kenmare Bay Swim Club €5,191 Kenmare Rowing and Boating Club €40,074 Kenmare Shamrocks GAA €10,001 Kerry Canoe Club €41,295 Killarney Cycling Club €18,466 Killarney Valley AC €16,343 Killorglin Rowing Club €51,360 Kingdom Swimming Club €6,225 LB ROVERS €3,463 Lenamore Rovers FC €2,931 Listowel Kayak Club €18,963 Moyvane GAA €8,867 Portmagee Rowing Club €62,005 Sive Rowing Club €22,700 Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club €13,686 Sneem Rowing club €8,534 St Brendans Rowing Club €3,301 St Bridget’s Basketball Club €23,465 St Pauls Basketball Club Killarney €11,663 Star of the Laune AC €18,656 Team Kerry Killarney Cougars €4,101 Templenoe Rowing Club €8,298 The Chain Gang Cycling Club €2,359 Tralee Imperials basketball €6,117 Tralee Rowing Club €11,112 Tralee Triathon Club €5,930 Workmen’s Rowing Club €28,932

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DIP IN THE NIP KERRY IN AID OF RECOVERY HAVEN CANCER SUPPORT HOUSE

Cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry is thrilled to join forces with Fenit-based Wild Water Adventures to organise Kerry’s first ever, women’s-only charity Dip in the Nip this September! The exciting collaboration is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, where women of all ages are being invited to bare all and take to the water on September 18th 2021 to raise funds for the well-known cancer support charity. Billed as a fun, exciting and empowering event for women right across the country, this fundraising event is open to all women – including those who have experienced cancer themselves, those who are supporting a friend or family member on their caner journey or those who want to remember and honour a loved one who they lost to the disease. The location of the event will be kept top secret until a few days the event, but organisers are promising a truly fun and exhilarating morning for all involved with music, refreshments and some great prizes up for grabs after the dip. “This is a completely new departure for us here at Recovery Haven Kerry, but we are really excited at the thought of all amazing women of Kerry and beyond coming together in such a novel way for charity,” said Recovery Haven Kerry manager, Siobhan MacSweeney. “We truly hope that women everywhere will embrace this fun, empowering and important event and make it a truly memorable one for everyone involved.” The team at Wild Water Adventures are equally excited about the upcoming event. “We had the pleasure of running a Wild Swimming pilot project with five wonderful ladies from Recovery Haven last year and spent six Saturdays exploring, having wild swims, eating cake and laughing. To say it was the most personally rewarding work we have ever done is no small statement, as we have worked with many types of groups in many different outdoor settings for many years. We are hugely impressed with the work Recovery Haven does and are honoured to help in our own small way.” Registration, priced at €40 (plus booking fee), is now open through Eventbrite https://www. eventbrite.ie/e/kerrys-first-dip-in-the-nip-tickets-164974191247 on all Recovery Haven and Wild Water Adventure’s social media platforms and everyone who signs up will receive a custom swimming cap, a medal to mark their participation and will be automatically entered into a draw for some great prizes. Pre-registration is vital, however, as entries cannot be processed on the morning of the event.

FÍS NA HÓIGE MOVIE REVIEW AVATAR

This week Fís na hÓige member, Stella Marijic, is reviewing the movie; “Avatar”, also known as “James Cameron’s Avatar”. If you’re looking for a family friendly movie to watch, keep an eye on this page where Fís na hÓige will be reviewing the very best movies for you to watch. The story of the film “Avatar”, rated PG-13, is set in the mid-22nd century. Humans are colonizing Pandora, an earth-like habitable moon of the gas giant Polyphemus in the Alpha Centauri star system, in order to mine the valuable mineral unobtanium, which is supposed to solve the energy crisis on earth, as humans have used all of earth’s natural resources. The film follows Jake Sully (Sam Wothington), a paraplegic ex-marine who is involved in the Avatar project of the RDA, the company mining for unobtanium. Avatars are genetically engineered bodies, created by combining human and Na’vi DNA, which are then operated from the brain of the genetically matched human. The Na’vi are 3 meter tall, blue-skinned, humanoid creatures, native to Pandora, who are living in harmony with nature and worship a mother goddess named Eywa. On behalf of Colonel Miles Quaritch, Jake is ordered to gain the trust of the Omaticaya, a Na’vi clan nearby, and deliver information to the RDA about the Na’vi and their gathering place, a giant tree called Hometree. James Cameron, who directed, wrote, produced and co-edited the film, created such a deep lore of Pandora and the creatures living on it, especially the Na’vi. The animations and visual effects of the world and creatures on Pandora are otherworldly (pun intended) beautiful. The soundtrack, composed by James Horner, is stunning as it also features songs and sequences sung in the Na’vi language. Avatar is an action-adventure film, focusing on the theme of self-discovery, in the context of imperialism and deep ecology. In my opinion it even reflects on capitalism, which destroys planets and living beings on it, solely for the purpose of money. It is eye opening in relation to the viewer’s personal perception of the world we live in, how we treat the earth itself and the creatures that live on it. I recommend this film to everyone over the age of 12. It is a wonderful movie, not only regarding the visuals and the soundtrack, but also considering the storytelling and deep lore that James Cameron has created

MICHAEL HEALY RAE CALLS ON MINSTER OF HEALTH TO ENSURE ALL PATIENTS ARE ASSURED OF CONTINUED SUPPORT

Deputy Michael Healy Rae TD has called on the Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly to ensure that all patients of a rural North Kerry area are assured continued support in the wake of retirement of a local General Practitioner. With confirmation following the retirement of the local Doctor in Ballyduff that a locum will be provided to those on medical cards while other patients have been asked to find an alternative surgery. Something that has appalled the Kerry TD who has already called on the Minster for Health insisting that the locum will also see the non-medical card holders until a replacement has been found. “The Minister will have to ensure that all patients are still given the best of care and attention when needed. It is not simply good enough to say to, ‘well you have a medical card – come away in’, ‘well you don’t have a medical card – carry on off down the road’. That’s just a nonsense” Deputy Michael Healy Rae said.

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CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY Welcome to our weekly column and our Pod of Positivity. It is here you will find little tips, tools and information that help to maintain a life of health, wellness, love, and gratitude while incorporating dóTerra’s powerful essential oils into your daily routine. Are You Ready – To Take the First Step to a Path of Vitality and Wellness? Many of us are preparing our younger generations and ourselves for the back-to-school routine, so there is no better time to take that first step to a path of vitality and wellness with dóTerra’s Lifelong Vitality Programme, which will improve your health & well-being. Our lifelong health and vitality can depend on many factors such as our diet, physical activity, rest, weight management, stress management etc. Some of these variables may be beyond our control, but there are certain choices that we can make in our lives which will allow us to nourish our minds and our bodies and live that long life full of vitality. While there is no complete replacement for a healthy diet and exercise program, today’s world does not provide all the essential nutrients that our bodies need to stay healthy, maintain energy levels and prevent premature ageing. So that is why I want to introduce you to ‘The Lifelong Vitality Program’ from dóTerra, which makes taking that first step on the path towards vitality and wellness extremely easy, convenient, and affordable. The pack contains supplements that are meant to be taken daily to maintain that healthy lifestyle. They are full of essential nutrients, and their primary benefits are to provide us with general wellness, energy metabolism, bone health, stress management, immune function, cardiovascular health, antioxidant and DNA protection, healthy hair, skin, nails, eye, brain and nervous system, liver function, digestive health, lung, and respiratory health. These daily supplements are gentle on the tummy, they do not contain genetically modified material, and are dairy-free & contain vegan-friendly ingredients. When you are ready to take that first step in your path to lifelong vitality, I will be happy to assist and help you and give you the private support from our Pod of Positivity. Having used LLV myself over the last number of months, it certainly has helped me with increased energy, stronger immunity, and improved mental focus. DóTerra’s essential oils can be used in three different ways: Topically – applying them to your skin with or without a carrier oil. Aromatically – by placing two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffusing them in your homes, classrooms, offices, salons, or places of work / business. The third way to use the oils is internally – by adding them to your favourite food, waters, or drinks, or simply by putting one drop under the tongue daily. The oils are a natural solution to care for your needs and your family’s health needs. They can support you with many of the following that you may experience from time to time, such as: Anxiety, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity Boost, Allergy Assist and so much more. You can contact me for more information on any of the above and I will be happy to assist you in your journey of health and wellbeing with dóTerra’s essential oils. For extra positivity and well-being, check out our Facebook page where we have information and videos on all dóTerra’s essential oils, including Master Brody’s Monday Night Lives which are proving extremely popular and helpful with our younger generation. Our newly addition of Caroline’s Fashion Fix every Friday night is also very uplifting and promotes positive body attitude and wellbeing to all of us ladies with clothing from the French label Captain Tortue. Should you wish to view the catalogue, let me know and I will send it to you by email. Until next time, I leave you with our thought for the week, ‘Move into Life, Look, Feel, Live, Younger – Longer’ Caroline X - Tel: 087 292 1292 Email: carolinedhorgan@gmail.com

NEWS FROM BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS

Ballybunion Tidy Town, in conjunction with St. John’s Restoration Fund, will soon have their Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser on the Cashen Course at the Ballybunion Golf Club. It is scheduled for Friday, 8th October 2021.

The classic is open to all golfers with tee times available throughout the day. An awards ceremony will follow the completion of the last team. Tidy Towns depends on the generosity of community donations, small partial grants from Kerry County Council and this major fundraiser. Your support and participation is vital to do all we want and need to do to keep your community the best it can be. Lady golfers are extremely encouraged to participate. Teams of four €160 Sponsoring a tee box €50/€100 Or any donation of your choice Contact details for any of the above: Noel Nash 089 412 8600 Thank You in anticipation of your support. Ballybunion Tidy Towns Committee ----After many months of ongoing work, Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to an- nounce another major project will soon be completed at the southern end of town. Thanks to grants from the Local Water Authority and Clean Coast, new signage and a learning centre are being installed in the Cashen Car Park area. The signs include a Cashen Park entrance sign, a Cashen Biodiversity Garden entrance sign, a large biodiversity information board, two Ballybunion Beach Loop Walk trailhead signs and several way marker posts. Completion of the installation is soon to be in place and will be followed with a ribbon cut- ting ceremony. The main Cashen Park sign has been located beside the curragh that is at entrance to the whole area. It is in keeping with the rusted steel look of the Wild Atlantic Way sign and was designed by Beasley Engineering in Listowel. The entrance sign to the Biodiversity Garden will be along the front of the grassy area. It will be composed of 2 uprights and a lecture stand designed by Beasley Engineering in conjunction with Listowel Printing. The trailhead sign for the Beach Loop Walk was designed by Listowel Printing and is located at the top of steps down to the river and at the bottom of Strand Road on Men’s Beach, the other end of the looped walk. Arrowed waymarkers are also due to be placed along the trail to indicate the official pathway. The new information board, designed and built by Noel Nash, will be accompanied by a seating area and will make up the learning centre. It is hoped that many groups, families and classes will come to learn about these two distinct habitats and the biodiversity that lives within them. Ballybunion Tidy Towns continues with their fundraising and grant submissions in order have the funds to complete their mission to help make Ballybunion a nicer place to live, work and visit.

COUNCIL INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENT SCHEME

Kerry County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Streetscape Enhancement Scheme which was recently announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Under the pilot scheme, as part of Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 20212025, the Council is inviting applications from business and property owners at the following locations: • Ballybunion – Main Street • Castleisland – Main Street • Killorglin – Langford Street (Part of) and Lower Bridge Street to the Square The scheme is open to commercial/residential or vacant buildings in the selected streets which have been chosen by the local authority as pilot areas to avail of the funding. Funding is available for works including replacement of existing shopfronts with traditional or contemporary designs, replacement of signage, decluttering and other enhancements to the exterior of buildings. The grant scheme is at 70% grant rate in the case of an individual property or 80% where there are three or more adjacent properties to a maximum overall grant to any one building of €8,000. Applications and written submissions must be submitted by 7 September. Further information on the scheme is now available on www.kerrycococo.ie

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…

As you may know our ethos at San Rita Wellness is “ Eat Well, Feel Well, Live Well“. This week we are focusing on “Living Well”, which is very important for our overall Wellness. Not only is it important to nourish our bodies with healthy foods it is equally important to nourish our minds also. As we are now going into a new season now is the time to set the seed in your mind how you can improve your overall lifestyle and well being in various ways. Here are some tips to help get you started with self care.

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* Regular exercise and physical activity promotes strong muscles and bones. It improves respiratory, cardiovascular health, and overall health. Staying active can also help you maintain a healthy weight. Getting out in the daylight and being active for at least 30 minutes a day ,5 times a week is beneficial to our overall wellbeing. Being active also releases endorphins which makes us feel happy. Sleep * Make sure to get at least 6 to 8 hours sleep at night, as sleep has a huge impact on how we feel both emotionally and physically. Setting a going to bed time is equally as important as setting a wake up time. Also avoid being on devices before bedtime ie. phone/laptop in order to be able to unwind and relax and get a good nights sleep. Stress * Reducing stress is also key. Many of us are probably under more stress now than ever before with regards to the situation we are all in. Think about ways to calm yourself after a stressful day. A long soak in the bath with candles lighting is therapeutic and relaxing. Picking up the phone and chatting to someone can also help after all “a problem shared is a problem halved”. Self love *Treat yourself with respect and kindness as you would with your best friend, after all you can be your own best friend or your own worst enemy. There is a saying that we like to use which is “ What you think determines how you feel, and how you feel determines what you do” Thought for the week: “Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds, You can grow flowers,or you can grow weeds.”

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Richie and Steve Reidy representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Relaxing while enjoying the horse fair at Knocknagoshel were Jimmy Donoghue, Mike O Connor, Damien Gleasure, Bosley O Hanlon and Denis Bradley. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Attending the horse fair at Knocknagoshel on last week were Daniel and Pat White from Athea with local man John Morrissey. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Chris Kelly from Lyrecrompane was busy in Ballyduff reading the E.S.B. meters. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Isabelle Larkin and Michaela Dennehy, representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Lixnaw Community Games Competitors at the County Community Games held at An Riocht last Saturday

Lixnaw Community Games competitors at the County Community Games Sunday event

Daniel Quilter, Irremore pictured with his Parents Aidan and Anne celebrating the occasion of his Graduation from University of Limerick School of Arts in Humanities and Social Sciences. Photo by Liam Kelly Photography

Congrats to Ballybunion Community Games u15 Soccer Team who claimed 3rd place in the county with a thrilling victory over Spa/Muckross

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BALLYLONGFORD CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS As our Church services revert back to masses being celebrated with a congregation of 50 people, the attendance arrangements at both Saturday evening Vigil and Sunday morning Masses at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford for this coming weekend are as follows. 7pm Vigil mass on Saturday night next 28th August an invitation is issued to the people from the townlands of: Group 2: Lenamore, Shrone, Gurteenacloona, Buneradee, Dromlivaune, Coolnagraigue, Lislaughtin, Gurtard, Martara, Killelton, Carrigafoyle, Carrig Island, Clounamon to attend the Vigil mass which will be offered for the Anniversaries of the late John & Elma O Connor, Ahanagran R.I.P., Pádraig & Eileen O Shea & Brandon Curtin R.I.P., and Ann Healy R.I.P. Then on Sunday morning next 29th August at 10.30am an invitation is issued to the people from the townlands of: Group1: Main St., Well St., Quay St., Bridge St., Radharc na hAbhann, Rusheen, Rusheen Park, Ballyline, Ahanagran, Glounanee and Ballymackessy to attend. Masses in St Mary’s in Asdee have also returned with level 3 restrictions in place and masses with a congregation of 50 people will take place on Thursday morning at 10am and also weekend mass at 9.30am on Sunday mornings. Sunday morning August 29th the people of the townlands of: Group 2: Craughdarrig, Kilcolman, Littor, Sliss, Carrigane, Glanawillian and Ballynoneen are invited to attend, Sunday’s Mass is the Anniversary Mass being offered for the late Tommy Kennedy, R.I.P. The full details of which are posted on the Church Notice Boards in the Church Porch’s in St Michael’s in Ballylongford and in St Mary’s in Asdee or as per Church Newsletter. You are asked to please comply with any instructions given in the Church. Sunday Obligation: Because of the restriction to 50, people you are please asked to be understanding, the dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remain in place until further notice. One has the choice to watch Mass on Television, listen to it on the radio or on other forms of media. Those who are attending Mass can fulfil their Sunday obligation at any of the weekday Mass if they so wish. Let a weekday Mass be your Sunday worship, at least for the next few weeks. Please continue to be alert and open to this new way of attending Church. People attending are required to sit 3 per seat. Family groups from the one household may sit together if they so wish but please maintain social distancing at all times. Funerals: Funerals remain private family events and the maximum number that may attend a funeral is 50 people, regardless of the size of the church. Weddings: The Irish government has said that from August 5, 100 people will be able to attend both wedding ceremonies and receptions. Parish Collections: Thank you for your contributions. Parish envelopes and Priest Salary envelopes can be handed in to the parish office or dropped into the presbytery letterbox. Live Streaming of Masses: Masses are streamed live from St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert on www.stmarystarbert.com Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 6pm and Sundays at 11.30am. Weekend Masses are streamed live from Ballybunion - Saturday at 7pm & Sunday 11.30am. Recovery Haven Kerry are starting a six-week course titled ‘Building Better Caregivers’. This course starts on Tuesday Sept 14th and is an online programme for those supporting a loved one with cancer. If you are interested in this course, please contact Reception on 066 7192122 for more details. BEREAVEMENT Deepest sympathies is extended to Aine Cronin, her partner Joe and to Mary Joe O’Donoghue and family of Main Street and all extended family relatives and friends on the sad passing of Eileen Cronin R.I.P. of the Mail Road Cross, Moyvane who sadly passed from this life on Saturday last 21st August. Eileen was the wife of the late Mike Joe and sister of the late Mikey and Tommy Manaher R.I.P. who is fondly remembered for his years in which he delivered milk in the locality. Eileen was also a niece of Mary Joe O’Donoghue of Main Street, Ballylongford. A private family funeral will take place for Eileen, with the Requiem Mass being celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane, on today Wednesday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. May She Rest In Peace. COMMUNITY SCHEME Ballylongford, Asdee, Tarbert CE scheme currently have the following vacancies: Tidy Towns Operative - Tarbert Village - Ref: #CES-2189494. Tidy Towns Operative - Ballylongford Village Ref: #CES-2190124. GAA Groundskeeper / Caretaker Asdee Ref: #CES2190126. Parish hall Caretaker Asdee -Ref: #CES-2190129 If you feel you would be interested in this position or to find out more info, please contact Jackie Kissane on 0863266991

DEFIBRILLATOR An URGENT appeal is being made in regards to a Fundraiser for a new defibrillator. A go fund me page has been set up which can be found online on the gofundme website by searching for Ballylongford on the website or by searching for new defibrillator needed in Ballylongford. Or at the link Fundraiser by Ballylongford Enterprise Association : New Defibrillator needed in Ballylongford (gofundme.com) . A new Defibrillator is needed in Ballylongford as the current one on the Church gate, adjacent to the Parish Hall is not working and has reached the end of its lifespan as it will be ten years old soon. It is of the utmost importance that we have a working defibrillator in the town and this fundraiser is being organised by The Ballylongford Enterprise Association who are hoping to raise the necessary funds, to purchase a new modern defibrillator with a cabinet, with accompanying pads and the relevant equipment that is required and also to have the funds to retain the first responders in the area and also train new first responders. The sooner the funds are raised and we can get this lifesaving equipment the better as it will be out in the public eye ready for use should it be required and it will not be locked away. It will be erected in the same area which will be very close to the Ballylongford national school. The Enterprise Association are hoping to raise €6,000 euro and are asking kindly for donations of any amount please. We all know how important this lifesaving equipment is and especially considering the distance to the nearest hospital from the area, therefore a defibrillator is vital in saving lives. We have many members of our community with heart conditions and some with stints bypasses etcetera etc. However, it is not just people with underlying conditions who may need the use of this lifesaving equipment as anyone in the community may need it including our children as heart problems, SADS and other medical conditions could affect everybody including our children. Even the most healthiest of people could require the use of this equipment to save their lives, the shocking scenes where professional footballer and super fit Christian Ericsson at the European Championships suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch only to be saved by the use of a defibrillator further highlighted that nobody knows when they may need the use of a Defibrillator. So, if you could please donate to such a worthy cause it would be greatly appreciated by everyone in the community and there is nothing too small as everything helps. This Fundraiser is organised by the Ballylongford Enterprise Association who have done magnificent work in our community. Such as purchasing the creamery and selling it for a profit of over 200,000 and out of this money the Parish Hall was fully refurbished and modernised with an elevator for those with disabilities, the elevator costs over €1,000 a year to run and maintain. The old fire station (O’Sullivan’s Hardware Shop) was also purchased by the group. This is one of the many works that the Enterprise Association has done for the town. The Enterprise Association runs the Oyster Festival every year but unfortunately due to Coronavirus this has not taken place since 2019 but hopefully will return in 2022. The Enterprise is currently in the process of constructing a war of independence walk in the town with the plaques currently under construction with some ready to be erected. The Ballylongford Enterprise Association and the Chairman of the Association Noel Lynch is appealing for everybody’s help and would like to say thank you for any donations which would be greatly accepted. BLACKSMITHING FAIR The first event at Ballylongford Mill, will be the forthcoming Ballylongford Blacksmithing Fair which will be held over the weekend of 25th-26th September, 2021. There will be blacksmithing displays in the Creamery and grounds from Forged in Ireland and guest Blacksmiths, vintage tractors, hand forged and old wares for sale, food and refreshments and roving musicians. The Blacksmiths that will be demonstrating throughout the weekend are from Forged in Ireland, a group of Irish craftsmen of all levels who teach and share their knowledge of blacksmithing, bladesmithing, knife making, metal art, tinsmithing, metallurgy and related metal working crafts. This will be a family friendly weekend with entertainment for the kids, admission is €5 for adults with children under 16 free. Come along and see Ireland’s best Blacksmiths all in one place, and all proceeds will go towards repairs to the roof of Ballylongford Mill. The Planning Application for restoration and redevelopment of the Mill site is currently going through Kerry County Council, with work on the Mill and grounds set to start mid next year. This will be a family friendly weekend with entertainment for the kids, admission is €5 for adults with children under 16 free. There’s more information on the Facebook page and links to the event: https://www. facebook.com/Ballylongford-Mill-102643785218211.

BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club weekly Lotto draw for Tuesday August 17th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 3, 10 & 22 and the Bonus Number was 9. The Lotto Jackpot of €10,600 was not won and there was €100 added to the Jackpot. There was no winner of the Match Three prize of €400. The new weekly Lotto Draw tickets cost €2.50 each and you must pick three numbers from 1 – 28 and a Bonus number from 1 – 10. The Jackpot starts at €10,000 and there is €100 added to it weekly if not won. There is a weekly match 3 prize of €400 for anyone that matches the first 3 numbers without the bonus number. This prize will be shared if there’s more than one match 3 winner. For information on the new Lotto please get in touch with any Ballyduff GAA Club Officer. Please support and remember “if you are not in you can’t win’. You may also play the Lotto online at www.ballyduffgaa.com. CHURCH NEWS Parishioners: from Ballyduff, Benmore, Bishopscourt, Rahela, Rattoo, Glounerdalive, Sleaveen, Dromartin, Knockavahig, Beenduff, Addergown, Slieveadra can attend this weekend’s Mass. PLEASE ONLY attend on the weekend of your Group. Parish Income & Expenditure Accounts 2020: are now displayed on the Churches Notice Boards. Please note the drop in income from 2019 mainly due to the Covid 19 impact. We would appreciate that you continue to use your weekly envelopes or to donate online to ensure the upkeep of our Churches. We thank you for your ongoing support. Latin Mass: Sunday, 29th August – 1.00pm. – Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee Age Action’s Care & Repair: Carries out jobs in the homes of older people who are being discharged from hospital. We will support them to make sure their homes are safe. Free service nationwide. Contact 0871956047 BUD’S Ballyduff: Our Facebook page has lots of articles and series of Aware Webinars on Mental Health Supports. Please don’t dispose of books you have finished with. We accept books in good condition for our library. Callers are welcome to take any book for free. Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. Recovery Haven Kerry: Join us on Facebook for our virtual Celebration of Light 2021 on this Thursday, 19th August – 8.00pm. You can purchase candles to light with us in your homes during the ceremony at No. 5 Haig Terrace, Tralee. CARA CREDIT UNION – DAN KELLEGHER MEMORIAL AWARDS The five Education Awards are open to undergraduates in a full-time course of at least two years duration. Each winner will receive €1,500. The Dan Kellegher Memorial Awards are open to post-graduates in a full or part time course of at least one year duration. Once criteria is reached, the winners are selected at random. Terms: Students must be attending college to enter and be a member of Cara Credit Union. For further details go the caracreditunion.ie/ education. FUCHSAI ALZHEIMER’S CENTRE The “Flag Day” that was held in Ballyduff on Friday August 13th in aid of Árd Curham Fuchsia Alzheimer’s Centre, the Hospital Grounds, Listowel raised €4,150 . Thanks to all who contributed generously and to all the collectors on the day. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. COISTE NA NÓG U13 - Well done to the U13 footballers who beat Listowel on Sunday evening. U15 - Hard luck to the U15 hurlers who put up a terrific battle against Ardfert on Friday evening in the final of Féile na nÓg. In a tightly contested game everyone was treated to a great display of hurling from both teams. The U15 footballers managed a draw with Listowel on Sunday. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS Senior Football: Our Senior football team qualified for the final of North Kerry Football League 2020, sponsored by McCarthy Insurance, when they defeated Ballylongford in Coolard on Saturday evening. Despite the fact that it was last year’s competition did not diminish the intensity of the game as both teams served up a fine game of football. Ballyduff had the assistance of the breeze in the first half but were in arrears at halftime by two points. We hit a purple patch in the third quarter and led by five points at the second water break. Ballylongford rallied and entering the final minute they had drawn level. In injury time Kevin Goulding tapped over a free to leave us ahead at the end. Ballyduff now meet Duagh in the final on a date to be confirmed. Ballyduff Panel: Kevin O’Connor; JP O’Carroll, Paul O’Carroll, Thomas Slattery; Padraig Slattery, Padraig Walsh, Kyle O’Connor; Andrew Murphy, Darren O’Connor; Nathan McGrath, Dylan Moriarty, Darragh Slattery; Jack Farrell, Kevin Goulding, Cian McGrath, Shane O’Sullivan, Patrick Moran, Darragh Quinlan, Michael Hussey, Stephen O’Carroll, Chris Whyte. “Man of the match” – Darragh Slattery. Ballyduff are fixed to play Cromane in the County Senior Football League Division 5 promotion play-off on this Wednesday evening in John Mitchell’s GAA Grounds. Minor Football: Our minor football team made the long journey to Caherciveen on Monday evening and though short in numbers gave a brilliant account of themselves and scored 1–20 but they came up short and lost by the narrowest of margins against the combination side St. Mary’s/Renard. Many thanks to the parents and supporters who made the long journey to support the team. Minor Hurling: Our minors travel to Abbeydorney on this Sunday morning September 29th at 12.30pm to take on the locals in the Quarter-final of the County Minor Hurling Championship. Best wishes to the lads as they attempt to retain the County Minor Hurling Championship title.

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BALLYBUNION BALLYBUNION ARTS FESTIVAL The inaugural Ballybunion Arts Festival is happening from 9th to the 12th of September. A brain child of local Marian Relihan and her daughter Katie O’Brien, the committee have been working hard on a great programme, while trying their very best to plan within all the Covid guidelines, which have been continually changing. Acts such as comedians Bernard Casey and Colm O’Regan, musicians like Aoife Scott, Sean Keane and the trio of Steve Cooney, Dermot Byrne and Frankie Gavin will perform. There will also be poetry workshops, Irish language workshops and competitions. It is great that the Tintean is back in action with a lot of the events happening there. They really want to make it accessible to local friends and family to book a few tickets for yourself or a group if you fancy coming as a pod of 4 or more, the code is BOOKPOD. This promo is limited so it’s first come first served, Tickets can be bought here https://www.tintean.ie/events-1/ballybunion-arts-festival Follow us on FB or Instagram for more updates! There is news all the time https://www.facebook.com/BallybunionArtsFestival/ https://www.instagram.com/ballybunionartsfestival/ STAGE SCHOOL COMING TO BALLYBUNION Commencing this September, Does your child love to Sing, Dance and Act? Well if so, this is the place for them Our aim is to encourage and empower children to express themselves and explore their creativity through the disciplines of Dance, Drama and Song within the Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. We focus on building their confidence and developing their stage craft and performance skills all in a safe, supportive and fun filled environment. We will also give them opportunity to gain experience and make lifelong friends in the process. Registration Date: August 31st anytime between 5.30pm-7.30pm Ballybunion Community Centre For further information contact Jackie on 087 1303325. TÍR NA NÓG AFTER SCHOOL CLUB Great news we have decided to extend our After - School hours to 6pm. We are asking the community, if you have any Lego, scooters, (in good condition) indoor games etc. that has all the pieces to donate to us. Please contact Conor on 089 487 9966. Thank you for your support BALLYBUNION HORSE AND PONY RACING The Ballybunion Horse and Pony Race meeting will now be held on Sunday 26th September and not as previously advertised due to restrictions on the beach. The start time will be announced nearer the time. CULLOTY CRAFTS Culloty crafts are still doing the book exchange, drop in books to take away and read and when you’re done to return it for someone else to read. Have a browse at the books, the books will be inside free of charge. Please sanitize when entering and leaving. LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION URGENTLY NEEDED We have had many enquiries from people looking for long term rent houses around Ballybunion. If you know of any, could you please contact the Tourist Office with the details, either by phone 068 25555 and leave a message, by email ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com, or drop details through the letter box. Thank you POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT We currently have a few vacancies available in the Ballybunion Community Employment Scheme. If you are interested in these jobs please contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com. This is a development opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE Ballybunion Community centre offers the following services to the community, typing service, Printing, Photocopying, Scanning, Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799 BALLYBUNION BEACH YOGA-SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST Outdoor classes are limited to 15 people, so it is advisable to book your space. These classes are beginner friendly and open to all ages, There is something very magical about being by the water, moving and breathing in rhythm with nature, releasing tension from your body and stimulating all of your senses to feel completely alive and content. I have created a Beach Yoga What’s App group so DM me your number to be the first to know of any changes to the schedule, as these classes are weather & tide dependent. These classes will be held on Wed 25th Aug 7.30pm, Thurs 26th Aug - 7.45am, Sat. 28th Aug - 9.15am. Phone Sinead on 087 707 9941. CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Is looking for Assistant Coaches. The role will focus on the following key areas:-Assisting the Head Coach with the following:-Traditional boxing training and coaching. Helping build up the club members. Be able to develop and deliver a range of different fitness training for different age groups.

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET Ballybunion Community Market is on this Saturday, 10am to 1pm, Community Centre rear car park. We will have lots of stalls this week, from arts and crafts, organic body care, candles, knitted goods, jewelry, pottery, and of course baked goods and vegetables, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. KATIE PURTILL PHYSIOTHERAPY Katie is relocating her Physiotherapy practice to Unit 3, Super Value unit, Main Street, Ballybunion. Is now open and provides up to date, evidence based treatment. Having a masters in sports and exercise medicine she specializes in back/neck pain, sports injuries and postoperative rehab, as well as providing Pilates and women’s health Physiotherapy. You can visit her website and book online at www.katiepurtillphysiotherapy.ie or check her Facebook and Instagram pages. CAHILL’S SUPERVALU Is open from 7.30am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 7:30am-10.30pm on Friday & Saturdays. We accept orders via phone for delivery around our community and for pick up. These orders can be placed on 068 27244 or email: svdeliveriesbb@gmail.com home deliveries are Mon to Sat. Please adhere to public health guidelines and advice before going to the shops or outdoors. BALLYBUNION SENIOR CITIZEN COMMITTEE Would like to restart our winter programme from the first week in September. This is open to anybody, new members welcome. The Kerry Flyer will collect all interested people and bring them back home again. Please contact: Eileen 086 2234965 0r Con 087 4184241 SILVERBACK PERFORMANCE Looking to gain sports strength & conditioning, sports performance and general training related topics. Easy to understand information, Templates and workouts, Tricks & tips to gain that extra edge. More individualized sessions like 1on1 or 2on1 sessions are also available, cheaper if it’s a 2on1. However you must be flexible. I am also working on a 6pm class, WhatsApp John on 0871238263 if interested BEACH WHEELCHAIRS Free Beach wheelchair service is continuing again this summer. The Beach Wheelchair is housed at Ballybunion Ladies Beach at the Lifeguards Hut. It can be used for up to 3 Hours depending on Bookings. Weekdays 12 Noon – 7pm and weekends 11am – 7pm Phone 0873748030 to Book. Click the link below for more details and check Terms & Conditions at the bottom of the page. https://www.kerrycoco.ie/envir.../beaches/beach-wheelchairs/ SAN RITA WELLNESS The good news is we will still be open to supporting you in every way with our “At Home Service”. This service is personal one to one and will keep you motivated, accountable and on track on your weight loss and wellness journey. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Please phone Sandra 087-6718 377 or Rita 087-1012 174 BALLYBUNION MEALS ON WHEELS The Ballybunion meals on wheels service will be delivered 3 days a week, meals will be delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Anyone wishing to avail of delivery please contact Eileen Fogarty on 086 2234 965 or Con McCarthy on 087 418 4241. The areas covered are Ballybunion, Lisselton, Asdee and Ballylongford. The dinner will be delivered to your door by one of the men at the cost of €6 per meal EAST 73RD DRY CLEANING Our weekly dry cleaning service is back with Rusk Dry Cleaners in Tralee. Drop it in on Thursday mornings and it’s back ready for collection on Friday afternoon. Phone 068-25712 ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Attending Mass Services: If you would like to attend one of the Masses in the coming week please phone 087 798 2190 which is a dedicated number exclusively for this purpose and the phone will be answered between 10.00am and 1.00pm each day, by Parish Volunteers. When you call please indicate which Mass you would like to attend and masses on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, are at 10.00am, while Mass on Saturday is at 7.00pm and on Sunday at 11.30am. Parish Office: The office is now open again on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday between 10.00am and 1.00pm. Telephone 068-27102 BALLYBUNION NOTES If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Monday Ballybuniontouristoffice@ gmail.com

Any previous Boxing or Martial Arts experience would be an advantage. If interested contact Maurice Falvey at 083-0643104 or Email paddyfitzmau@gmail.com please note New Training Times and Days Friday evenings from 7pm. Saturday mid-day from 12noon. New members welcome.

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TARBERT NOTES E-MAIL ADDRESS; notesplynch@outlook.com or tel Patrick Lynch at 068 36117 before 7pm Sunday. CE SCHEME Tarbert Community Employment Scheme has a vacancy for a Tidy Towns worker. To find out more information on duties, terms and conditions please contact the Secretary, Jackie Kissane on 086 3266991. LUIMNEACH ABÚ Congratulations and well done to our neighbours in winning the Liam McCarthy Cup against Cork. Co-incidentally Limerick were the first county to win the Liam McCarthy Cup when they won the 1921 hurling championship one hundred years ago. For the past couple of weeks there has been a great profusion of Green and White flags throughout the parish testifying to the number of Limerick people who have crossed the county bounds over the years to seek their fame and fortune in the Kingdom. Well done to John Cregan, Chairman of the Limerick County Board whose father, the late Councillor Tommy Cregan was a native of Tarbert and whose mother came from Lenamore. Gura fada buan siad.! WINDOW ON THE PAST The Limerick Flag with its green and white bars carries the emblem of the Treaty Stone and nearby King John’s Castle with the slogan ‘Cuimhnigh ar Luimneach’ underneath. This slogan brings to mind a dark period in Irish history when Limerick became known as the city of ‘the Broken Treaty’ and was to embitter re-

MOYVANE Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com MOYVANE GAA LOTTO There was no winner of the €3,200 Jackpot in last Sunday night’s draw Numbers drawn were: 7, 18, 24, 30. Lucky dips: €40 each: Pat Kissane, Online. Christina Sommers, Online. Andrew Fitzgerald, Online. John Walsh, Lower Aughrim. Elaine O’Flaherty, Ashgrove, Moyvane. Tickets are available Online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Thank you to Mary B. Curtin, Murhur National School for helping with the draw. Tickets are also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Coop, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,400 and the draw will be held on Sunday August 29 outdoors at Con Brosnan Park at 8.00pm. As always thank you for your continued support. THE PUNTER Tom Scanlon, better known as the Punter, also known as Tommy Bernard by his neighbours passed away on Wednesday, August 11 after a short illness. Tom was born to Jack Scanlon and Han Walshe in 1943 in Leitrim Middle. He was an only child and lived in Leitrim Middle until about ten years ago when he moved to Woodgrove. He was a character in the true sense of the word, and indeed there are not many such people left any more. He loved all sports, player one choice and he loved going to Galway every year and the Curragh and of course the loced a bit of football when he was young and had friends all over the world. Racing was his numbal meetings in Listowel. He was well acquainted with trainers such as Tommy Stack, Jessica Harrington and many others. Tom wrote a bit of poetry and attended Writer’s Week in Listowel. This is one of his poems about the area where he lived called “MEMORIES” As my mind rolls back o’er memories track To the days when we were young Not a care had we, only wild and free And many a song was sung. We’d fish along the riverbank As the sun was blazing down And gather round the old big stone That stood there large and brown.

lations between Ireland and England for centuries. On 5 October 1691 a great French fleet sailed into the Shannon estuary. Only 2 days earlier the defeated followers of Catholic King James 11 under their leader Patrick Sarsfield had signed the Treaty of Limerick with Dutch General Ginkell representing King William of Orange. Under the terms of the Treaty Catholics in Ireland were to have full civil and religious liberty and property rights. With the arrival of fresh French allies Sarsfield’s followers urged him to tear up the treaty. Sarsfield refused to break his oath saying their honour was pledged. Sarsfield and some 5,000 of his followers sailed to France as the Wild Geese to fight for the French king. With Sarsfield and his army gone the English Parliament rejected the Treaty negotiated in their King’s name. Instead of granting freedom of worship and equality to Catholics they proceeded to supress the Catholic religion in Ireland over the next number of years by enactment of the Penal Laws. Irish brigades fighting abroad against England and her allies would subsequently go into battle with the war cry ‘Cuimhnigh ar Luimneach agus ar fheall na Sasanaigh’ Remember Limerick and Saxon treachery. SEANFHOCAIL NA SEACHTAINE ‘Fear óg falsa, sean fhear bocht’ - A young lazy person becomes an old poor person. ‘Ní hualach do dhuine a bhrat ná a bróga’ - A person’s clothes or shoes are no load to carry. ‘Luigh leis an uan agus éirigh leis an éan - Go to bed with the lamb and rise with the bird, early to bed and early to rise

LIXNAW LIXNAW GAA Split the Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Yvonne Mahony, Lixnaw, lucky winners of €108 Thanks for your continued support. Next draw will take place at Gibbon’s Filling Station. Lixnaw Hurling Club Lotto Draw for Monday 9th Aug - Jackpot €6,150. Numbers drawn were: 8, 13, 14, 15. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners: Padraig Dennehy, Ballinclogher; Tom Kennedy, Finuge; Sandra Caffery, Clogher Drive. Next draw will take place on Monday 23rd August. Jackpot will be €6,200. ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH: A sincere thanks to everyone for co-operating in following the required Covid guidelines at our Masses. The capacity for each Church is as follows: Rathea 35; Irremore 50: Lixnaw 50. Masses times are as follows: Monday 23rd August at 7.30pm for Margaret O’Connell, Irrebeg; Wednesday 25th August at 10am: Friday 27th August at 7.30pm for Johnny & Peggy Heffernan and their daughter Patricia Nagle & Simon & Christy Heffernan; Saturday 28th August at 7.30pm for Sheila Moloney, Ballintogher (month’s mind); Georgina Kelly, Ballyrehan. IRREMORE CHURCH Masses times: Sunday 29th August at 11.00am for Grace Fuller Karisson. RATHEA CHURCH Masses times: Sunday 29th August at 9.30am for James Griffin. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make contact with the office by phone only, for now. Tel. no (066) 7132111.

We’d rest a while and spend an hour Beneath the Russian’s bridge. The McGraths, the Moriartys, the Walshes from the hill Would come down there in the warm air To laugh and sport their fill. To Molly Donovan’s we would retire To pass away the night With the old gramophone and a game of cards And many a dacent fight They are scattered now throughout the land And some are in their graves Others are gone far and wide Across the Atlantic waves. But where e’re they are gone Or what e’re they’ve done They will always remember back To their boyhood days And their happy ways Around the Mail Road Cross. REST IN PEACE TOM MASSES FOR THE WEEK CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Masses for the week. Wednesday, August 25 Mass at 7.30pm for a Private Intention. Thursday August 26 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Bridie Moore, Glenalappa. Friday, August 27 Mass at 7.30pm for Private Intentions. Sunday Mass, as usual at 11.00am. CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE Sunday, August 22 Mass at 9.30am for Private Intention. SINCERE SYMPATHY To Brendan Galvin, Leitrim East and the Galvin family on the tragic loss of his beautiful partner, Amanda Kinsella, Bennekerry, Carlow who lost her life in a bus accident in Donegal. Brendan is a wonderful young man who has been working abroad for a number of years and himself and Amanda were due to go back to Bahrain last week. Moyvane is shocked at what has happened and is thinking of you and Amanda’s family. You are in everyone’s prayers

DEATHS Catherine Kate Keane (née) Fitzmaurice, West Lixnaw, Lixnaw and formerly of Ballinagare, passed away on the 15thAugust 2021. Sincere sympathy to her children: Michael, Jimmy, Brian, Thomas, Mary, Margaret & Helen and all the extended Keane family. May she rest in peace. Michael (Mick) Foley, Rockaway Beach, New York and formerly of Ballinagare, Lixnaw, passed away recently at the age of 86 years. Michael was the son of Mary Lovett and John ‘The Tailor’ Foley. He left his home in Lixnaw in 1958 and emigrated to America. He is predeceased by his wife Maura Burns. Sincere sympathy to children Michael, Alice, his sisters Patsy and Noreen and all the extended Foley family. May he rest in peace LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES Lixnaw Parish was well represented at last weekend’s County Community Games in the An Riocht Track, in Castleisland. From ages Under 8, right up to Under 14, Lixnaw children competed in various track and field events, qualifying from heats to semi-finals and then onto finals. Despite these unusual and difficult times that we live in, the children still rose to the challenge, competed gallantly, represented their parish with pride and were a credit to their parents. Lixnaw Community Games are very proud of you all. Those who participated at the weekend’s event were as follows: Colm Kennelly, Nessa McElligott, Richie Reidy, Isabelle Larkin, Ethan Stack, Michaela Dennehy, Steve Reidy, Aoibhe Dennehy, Paddy Larkin, Padraig McElligott, Dylan O’Callaghan, Grainne Daughton, Abbie O’Donnell, Jerry Galvin, Matt Cronin and Ava Lyons. It must be said that some of these children just narrowly missed out on their next qualifying round and some on medals also. In the last round up, the following children made it to the podium in their respective events: Steve Reidy won gold (1st place U.12 100m Sprint); Isabelle Larkin won silver (2nd place U.10 100m Sprint); Dylan O’Callaghan won silver (2nd place U.14 100m Sprint); Michaela Dennehy won bronze (3rd place U.10 200m Sprint); Ava Lyons won bronze (3rd place U.14 Long Puck); Matt Cronin won pewter (4th place U.12 Long Puck); Jerry Galvin won Pewter (4th place U.14 Javelin). In summary, Lixnaw brought home a total of 7 County medals to the parish, so congratulations to one and all. As 1st and 2nd place qualify for the next round, 3 children from the parish will now go on, to represent Lixnaw at the Regional Finals in M.T.U., Cork, on Saturday, 18th September. This second stage has been brought in this year, on account of Covid-19 so, here’s wishing Steve Reidy, Isabelle Larkin and Dylan O’Callaghan the very best of luck in the next round of Community Games for 2021. Lixnaw Abú! ST. SENAN’S GAA CLUB The St. Senan’s GAA Club draw took place on Monday 16 August, Jackpot was €8,800 There was no jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 11, 22. Lucky dip winners were: €30 Noel Somers, The Gap; €30 Karen Pleass, Rathea. €20 Anthony Dowling, Mountcoal; €20 Ann Marie McGrath, Tullig; €20 Eamon Barry, Ballyduff. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse, Mountcoal on Monday 23rd August 2021. Jackpot will be €8,900. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 and are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar or play online. Thank you for your continued support. CONTACT To include items in the Lixnaw notes, please email lixnawnotes@gmail.com by 10pm on Sunday evening.

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family in our community games history. Donagh O’ Connell lived up to the name and ran his heart out to secure a final spot. Donagh didn’t stop there and went onto win a pewter medal in sensational style!!

KILFLYNN AGE ACTION’S CARE AND REPAIR Does small DIY jobs, free of charge, for older people to help them maintain their homes and their independence. For details contact Age Action national helpline 0818 911 109 or email careandrepair@ageaction.ie CROTTA GAA LOTTO JACKPOT HITS 5,000 Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw on Monday 23rd August. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 10,12, 16 and 26. There was no winner of the 4,900 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Aidan Behan, Abbeydorney, Cathal Mc Laughlin,Mounthill,Cloughmills,Co. Antrim and Claire Long,Knocknacaska, Kilflynn The Next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, on Monday 30th August at 10.00p.m in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. Note the cut off for entry to the €5,000 Jackpot draw (online or locally purchased) is 9:30pm on Monday 30th August. Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa. asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herberts Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office, or from any club officer. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. COUNTY MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP Coiste Chontae Chiarraí - Fixtures Keane’s Supervalu Minor Hurling Championship Quarter Finals - Sunday, 29 Aug @ 12.30pm Ballyheigue v Crotta/Kilmoyley Kenmare/Kilgarvan v St. Brendan’s [at Kenmare] Tralee Parnell’s v Lixnaw Abbeydorney v Ballyduff [Extra Time & Result on the Day; 1st named have home venue] We wish best of luck to the Çrotta/Kilmoyley and their management. NORTH KERRY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP The draw for the 2021 Rhyno Quality Feeds North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship will take place on this Thursday, 26 August. 9 teams will take part in the competition, including Dr. Crokes, who following a request to do so have been granted permission. There will be 1 Preliminary Round game following which will be 4 Quarter Finals. The 2 teams to play in the Preliminary Round will be drawn from the teams who have exited the Co. Senior Championship to date - Abbeydorney, Ballyduff, Ballyheigue, Crotta and Dr. Crokes. ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN COMMUNITY GAMES What an incredible day of Athletics on Day 1.of the County Finals. Cody Mckenna was first out of the blocks in the u-10 200 metres and lead the charge all the way to the final narrowly missing out on a medal in 5th place, he will be back for more next year!! Sarah Slattery also took on the tough task of the 200 metre long distance and also ran sensationally well to qualify for the final. Sarah didn’t stop there and won a superb pewter medal with a fantastic final sprint!! Roisin Diggins was next up in the u-8 60 metres and cruised through to the semi finals in sensational style. Roisin went on to secure a top 10 finish in her first ever athletics event. Next up in the u-8 60 metres was Brendan Costello, who approached the start line with Usain Bolt like confidence. Brendan cruised into the final and with lightning speed crossed the line to win gold and secure a place in the Munster finals!! Inspired by her brothers performance Holly Costello also cruised through to the finals of her u-10 100 metres. in a very tough final Holly ran her heart out to win Bronze with a fantastic run. The third member of the Costello clan Mia took on the toughest race of the day competing in the u12 600 metres and narrowly missed out on a place in the final with a great run. Tom slattery also took on the 600 metres U-12 and with an air of confidence beyond his young years ran a fantastic semi final to cruise home. In the final Tom ran very smartly to win a fantastic bronze medal in a superb display. In the boys under 10’s 100 metres we were represented by a very famous

The afternoon session also had other fantastic performances with Andy Costelloe running brilliantly to secure a spot in the u-12 100 metres final. In one of the toughest races of the day Andy was very unlucky not to win a medal narrowly missing out in 5th place! Ashlyn Falvey also took part in the girls 100.metres and cruised through to the final where she went on to win a fantastic Bronze medal!! Attention turned to the field events and first up in the u-12 Ball throw was Kiera O Sullivan who took to the stage with a coolness that belied her young years. Kiera powered the ball outwards to secure a Gold medal and an automatic spot in the All-Irelands in October!!! The O Connell clan were again represented, this time in the u-12 Long Puck with Sean O Connell performing heroics with three superb pucks, however luck was not on his side and he narrowly missed out by centimetres on a medal. In the last event of the day and also displaying an air of supreme coolness was Emily O Donoghue who also displayed supreme skills with a hurl to win a Bronze medal in the u-14 Long Puck competition!! The day was about alot more than medals though, it was about reacquainting with old friends and also making new ones as the now famous Abbeydorney / Kilflynn community spirit shone through again. A special thank you to all the supporters and mentors and also to Kerry Community Games for a wonderful Day one, under unusual circumstances. Day 2 of the County Athletics Finals saw our young u-14 and u-16 athletes take to the track, many for the first time!! First up was Maurice Costello who ran a fantastic u-14 100 metres race to finish 10th overall and this young star will be back again in this age category next year! In one of the most gruelling races of the day the 800 metres u-14 Boys saw Aidan Bernie run a superb semi final and was very unlucky to miss out on a final place in his first year at this level. Lots more to come from this talented young man. In the Girls 800 metres final we were represented by the multi talented Lisa Slattery who was also attempting the distance for the first time. Lisa ran a very clever race and claimed a highly creditble 6th place narrowly missing out on a medal. Next up was the hotly contested Boys u-16 200 metres final with young Cian Mangan also stepping onto the track for the first time. Cian ran a brilliant race against highly experienced athletes but just missed out on the medals. Cian is another rising star who will learn from the experience and will be back for more!! In the u-16 200 metres we had Eva Costello who also displayed the athletic talents possessed by her siblings. Eva ran an absolutely fantastic semi final qualifying for the final in her first year. Eva competed exceptionally well in the final but again narrowly missed out on the medal spots. The last race of the day saw Laura Falvey step up in the u-14 100 metre final following an excellent semi final win. The final contained alot of talented runners but Laura was not to be denied and stormed to a GOLD medal in an absolutely fantastic race Thanks again to all our wonderful Athletes, Families and Mentors and we look forward to a bright future with all our fabulous young people ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN Masses and Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: Saturday 28th August at 6.00 p.m. Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www.dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass WEEKEND MASSES - we will operate on a first come basis. There will be no booking. Sunday obligation will continue to be suspended for some time yet. As before, people can come to Mass on a weekday rather than a Sunday. Some of the oldest among us may return to Mass because they are now fully vaccinated. Funerals remain private family events and the maximum number that may attend a funeral is 50 people, regardless of the size of the church. Weddings The maximum number of people that may attend a wedding is 50 people, regardless of the size of the church. Baptisms already booked may go ahead. Numbers attending with immediate family members only, but not more than ten. . In Abbeydorney the number is 100 made up ‘2 pods of 50’ while Kilflynn can accommodate up to 70. Face coverings/face masks must be worn. Social distancing guidelines must be adhered to.

KEEPING PARISH FINANCES HEALTHY As Covid 19 continues, July 2021. Bishop Ray Browne has written to the priests of the diocese, asking them to keep the members of their Parish Finance Council and all parishioners informed about the financial state of the parish, arising from the effects of Covid 19 on parishes. It is understandable that he wishes parishioners to be well informed about the income and expenditure of the parish and that the financial contributions of all parishioners should be appreciated. With regard to the general financial position in the diocese (parish income only – not priest income), the following figures give an indication: 30% of parishes have collections (envelopes, cash contributions, direct debits etc.) similar to last year, with a small number of parishes showing an increase in the amount given. 25% of parishes show collections down 10-15% 25% of parishes show collections down 20-30% It should be remembered that 2020 returns were down almost 40% on 2019. ‘Considering that the first four months of the year had no congregations, the picture is quite positive. It is encouraging that so many people are loyal to their parish.’ Further information about our own parish will be given in next week’s Parish Newsletter. Because some people have not returned to weekend Mass attendance, could you take a Newsletter to them! (Fr. Denis O’Mahony.) HURLING RESULTS Coiste Chontae Ciarraí Co. Intermediate Hurling Championship 2021 / Craobh Idirmheánach Iomána Chiarraí 2021 [Corn Antóin Ó Murchú] Preliminary Round - Tuesday, 17 August Tralee Parnell’s 4 - 13 St. Brendan’s 0 - 12 Causeway 2 - 17 Ballyheigue 1 - 11 Crotta O’Neill’s 3 - 16 Abbeydorney 1 - 20 Garvey’s SuperValu Kerry Senior Hurling Championship 2021 / Craobh Iomána Sinsir Ciarraí Quarter Final results - Saturday, 21 August St. Brendan’s 1 - 16 Crotta O’Neill’s 0 - 18 Lixnaw 2 - 18 Abbeydorney 1 - 9 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The local confidential number is 087 7086253. COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE ALONE manages a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19. The support line is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm, by calling 0818 222 024 LEGION OF MARY To celebrate the 100 years of the Legion of Mary on September 7th., they will have an online worldwide consecration to Jesus through Mary on the 8th September, preceded by 33 days of preparation. It begins on August 5th to September 7th. Nightly at 8 p.m. on zoom. ID: 8114083503. Password: 876433. RADIO MARIA is an Irish Catholic Radio station that has grown in strength and popularity in recent years. It broadcasts Mass, Rosary, Divine Mercy Hour etc daily. It has many interesting programs. Many people tune in to pray with them. The easiest way to tune in is via the television, Saorview channel 210, (if you go forward one channel from RTE1 you get RTE2, if you go back one from RTE1 you get Radio Maria). There is also a mobile App. All details are on their website, www.radiomaria.ie. KILFLYNN NOTES Once again I issue a reminder to anybody wishing to submit any items of interest that you wish to highlight or advertise through these notes. These notes are for the benefit of everybody in Kilflynn and indeed neighbouring parishes but in particular it is to keep our vast amount of people in other parts of the world informed as to what is going on here at home. I invite anybody that has any item of information or notices they wish to advertise to please contact me with same. While I am kept up to speed with several matters of interest in the community by several good people, I would still love to hear from anybody who has any stories or information that they wish to share with our readers. So, if you feel that you have any item of interest, please contact me as I need your help in maintaining this Kilflynn column on a weekly basis. I can be contacted through the following: Phone Numbers: (066) 7135129/ Mobile (087) 9794541 or Email: parkerspub@gmail.com With the deadline of Monday at 12 noon, it is imperative that all news items for inclusion in the Kilflynn Notes be with the writer by 11.00 a.m. on Mondays

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Isabella Larkin, Steve Reidy and Michaela Dennehy, Sprint Medalists representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Listowel Emmets U8 girls that played Duagh U8 girls on Monday 23rd August

3 members of the first ever Lenamore Rovers team that played in 1994, and they played in last Sunday’s remembrance game for John McGrath and Timmy Noonan in Lenamore between Newtown Athletic and Lenamore Rovers. Tommy Mulvihill, Micheál Dennehy and Denis Kelly Ava Lyons, Long Puck Medalist representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Dylan O’Callaghan and Jerry Galvin, sprint and javelin medalists representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Attending the horse fair at Knocknagoshel on last week were Daniel and Pat White from Athea with local man John Morrissey. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Matt Cronin Long Puck Medalist representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

Beale LGFA are North Kerry u12 Champions having beaten Listowel Emmets in a tightly contested final. Congratulations to all the girls & their mentors

The ABC under 6 Listowel Emmets dressed in Kerry colours wishing the Kerry team well on Saturday

Paddy and Isabelle Larkin, representing Lixnaw at the County Community Games

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LISTOWEL CELTIC

Sunday 29th August 2021 – Ladies Exchange Day Killarney – Cashen Course Tuesday 7th September 2021 – Ladies Competition – Cashen Course.

Draw 23/08/21 - Numbers Drawn 2-10-11-27 Jackpot not won €20 Aine O’Donoghue, KCC €20 Duffer €20 Emily Moloney, Irremore €20 Margaret O’Connor, Feale Drive €20 Angela Boyer, Clieveragh Next Draw 30/08/21 Jackpot €2,300

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors travel to Kilgarvan for the first round of the County Junior Club Championship on Sunday, September 5th. We await details of the 2020 North Kerry Championship semi-final against Desmonds. North Kerry minors contest Group A of the County Championship which begins on the weekend of 18th/19th September. We wish Robert Stack and Joe Finch and team mates the best of luck. Mid Kerry, Laune Rangers and South Kerry are also in this group. This week’s Beale Lotto numbers drawn were 4, 5, 21 and 30. There was no jackpot winner and 2 Match-3 winners. Seamie O’Sullivan, Dirra, and Denis Hennessy, Beale, each receive €50. Next week’s jackpot is €1,900. Thank you to everyone who supports our weekly lotto. New Beale Lotto signs have been erected on the roads coming into Ballybunion and posters placed in many places around the town. We hope to be back selling tickets in more venues soon. Details of the weekly lotto are also posted and promoted on social media every week: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We would be delighted if you could help spread the word and share, retweet and re-post these messages. Also please encourage your family and friends to do so every week. Get your Beale Lotto tickets at Joyce’s Newsagents or play online. Download the Clubforce App or log onto https://clubforce.com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/. Kerry GAA are running a fundraiser, Win a house in Killarney. Tickets €100. Buy ticket before Monday midnight and be in with a chance to win a pair of tickets for Kerry’s All-Ireland semi-final. winyourdreamhouseinkillarney.com. Please nominate Beale GAA Club if you buy ticket.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competitions: Parent/Grandparent and Child – 21st August – Cashen Course 1st Catherine Moylan & Eddie Moylan 44pts 2nd Jodie O’Keeffe & Sean O’Keeffe 42pts Fixtures: Saturday 28th August 2021 – Captains Prize Mr Kevin Barry – Old Course Sunday 29th August 2021 – Captains Prize Mr Kevin Barry – Old Course Ladies Competition – 17th August – Old Course 1st Catherine Morrissey (27) 42pts 2nd Tina Curtin (42) 37pts 3rd Anne M Sexton (24) 36pts 4th Mags O Sullivan (18) 34pts

Senior Ladies Competitions: Fixtures: Friday 27th August 2021 Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €4100. Numbers drawn 3, 6, 25, 27 €50 Fr Tom McMahon Kilmorna €30 Eilish McEnery Duagh €20 Thomas Dillon Cork line (yearly) €20 Mary Long & Sean Lyreacrompane €20 Mandy Bambury Lawson (online) Sellers prize Cathal Dennehy. Match 3 draw entrants Eilish McEnery Mossie Long Next weeks jackpot €4200. Thank you all for your continued support

ST. SENANS GAA

GAA Club lotto results for Monday 23rd August 2021 Jackpot €8,900 - No jackpot winner, The numbers drawn were 2, 3, 4, 27. Lucky dip winners €30 Ann O’Brien €30 John Linehan Kilcummin €20 Martina McEneany Gortacloghane €20 Breda Cashel Stacks Mountain €20 Tony & Fiona Healy Knockaclar Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 Next week’s draw at the Clubhouse Mountcoal Monday 30th August €9,000. Tickets available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, from club officers, lotto sellers or play online. Watch the draw live on Facebook. Thank you for your continued support Kerry GAA Draw Support your Club by Supporting the County Win a house in Killarney with Kerry GAA .... Visit www.kerrygaa.ie. #yourkeytothekingdom

LADY CAPTAIN MRS OLGA KIELY Ladies Captain Prize Mrs Olga Kiely – 23rd August – Old Course 1st Eileen Barrett (36) 44 pts 2nd Caroline Griffin (54) 49 pts Best Gross Margaret McAuliffe (6) 36 pts 3rd Ruth Fitzgerald (26) 42 pts (Bk 9/22) 4th Teresa Cronin (22) 42 pts (Bk 9/21) 5th Bernie Daly (28) 39 pts (Bk 9/22) 6th Carol Anne Coolican (31) 39 pts (Bk 9/21) 7th Siobhan Walsh (22) 38 pts (Bk 9/18) 8th Ann Kennelly (17) 38 pts (Bk 9/17) F9 Anne Hill (17) 21 pts B9 Caroline Condon (16) 20pts (BK 6/15) Seniors Toni Quilter (17) 37 pts Vintage Nora Quaid (16) 30 pts Past Captain Eileen Kenny Ryan (15) 37 pts Committee Mags O’Sullivan (18) 36 pts Best 36+ Norma Henigan Moran (38) 28 pts 9 Hole 1st Eileen Daly (22) 18 pts 2nd Jane Williams (19) 16 pts Fixtures:

Seniors Competition – 19th August 2021 – Cashen Course 1st Noel Morkan (22) 34pts B5-15 2nd Noel Nash (32) 38-4 34pts B5-14 3rd Pat Mulvihill (14) 34pts B5-12 4th Eoin O’Shaughnessy (15) 33pts B5-11 5th Didgie O’Connor (23) 30+3 33pts B5-10 B3-6 B1-2 6th Michael Tangney (18) 33pts B5-10 B3-6 B1-1 7th Frank Dore (11) 31+1 32pts 8th Pat Costello (27) 32-1 31pts B5-14 9th Michael P Donegan (17) 31pts B5-12 10th John Shier (20) 31-1 30pts B5-12 B3-8 Gross Sean Corcoran 24pts V. Michael Jones (23) 30pts B5-10 B3-8 S.V. James Keane (19) 29pts B5-12 B3-8 Fixtures: Thursday 26th August 2021 Senior Men’s Competition– Cashen Course

CLOUNMACON GAA

Thank you for supporting our online lotto No winner of jackpot of €7400

Numbers drawn 8,13,18,29 Lucky dip winners as follows €50 Olive Keane Moyvane €30 Tucker Mulvihill Ballylongford €20 Danny O Connor Listowel €20 Trish Chute Ballygologue

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 20th August 2021, were as follows, 14, 19, 22, 24. The Jackpot was €3,100 and there was no winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Caoimhe Mc Namara- Moore, Online. Bernie Daly, Online. Kathleen Doyle.

Stephen and Mary Keane, knockenagh. Sean Stack, Glouria. The following won three free tickets: Rachel Barry- Online. Dick Kissane, Kilcox. Michael Mahony, Coolkeragh. Next weeks Jackpot will be €3,200 and the draw will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 27th August 2021. Best of Luck: Best of luck to Jason Foley and all the Kerry team and management on Sunday in the All Ireland Semifinal against Tyrone.

ASDEE GAA

Fixture - 2020 Novice Football Championship Semi-Final Asdee v Tuosist, Sunday 29th of August at 2.30pm venue Farranfore – Extra Time & Result on the Day. Golden Goal – last week winners were Ryan & Leo Fitzgerald and Sean Hannon. Next weekend game will be Kerry v Tyrone in the All-Ireland Football Championship Semi-final on Saturday 28th of August. You can enter the competition for €2 per week by contacting any of the following: John Joe O Carroll 087 6863233, Patsy Coughlan 087 2172442, Kevin Mulvihill 087 9382622, Gerdie O Carroll 086 3604304. Thank you for your support. Win a house in Kerry, a stunning new A-rated house superbly located just off the Park Road, Killarney and close to Killarney town centre and all amenities for further details visit www.kerrygaa.ie #yourkeytothekingdom

TARBERT GAA

U9s Match: Our U9s played Ballylongford / Asdee on Tuesday evening 17th August in Asdee. Well done to all the players and coaches involved. U11 Result: Our U11s played Beale on Thursday evening 19th August in Shannon Park and recorded a great win. Tarbert played some excellent football on the night and credit must go to the boys and girls who played their heart out from start to finish. Panel was: Ryan Collins, Odhran Finucane, Sarah Flaherty, Jack Fennell (C), Oisin Holme (0-02), Ali Sheehan (1-00), Danny Finucane, Gavin Denihan (0-04), Tomatea Charlie (1-04), Sean O Connell (1-07), Luke Walsh (2-02), Jerome Woods, Flynn Culhane, Aisling Denihan. Missing / Away : Jamie Buckley, Hillary Barrett, Victoria Barrett U13 Result: St Senans 4-11, Tarbert 4-02. Our U13s came up against a very good St Senans side on Sunday evening 22nd August in Mountcoal in the Final round of the County League. Our boys tried to the very end but it was not to be their night. This team has done very well throughout the year, winning 9 out of 10 games in the County League but fell short against a very good St Senans team. Panel: Micheal Finucane, Shea Culhane, Lee Moriarty, Fionn Egan, Gavin Denihan, Mikey Carmody, Robert Fitzell, Tadhg O Connell (1-00), Seamus Carrig, Dylan Buckley (1-00), Donal Finucane (1-00), Pa Dillon (0-01), Ryan Browne (1-00), Cathal Halton (0-01), Killian Haugh, Cian O Connor, Patrick Kissane, Liam Musgrave. Missing : Christian O Donnell. U15 North Kerry League Result: Tarbert 3-15, Moyvane 3-10. Our boys produced another great performance on Wednesday evening 18th August beating Moyvane by 5 points in Tarbert. This was a great game of football with Tarbert kicking some great scores throughout. Well done to all the players and management. Panel : Aaron White, Thady Mulvihill, Shaun Wren, Lee Moriarty, Dylan Kennedy, Shane Stack, Conor Egan (0-02), Michael Coolahan, David Mulvihill, Lee Mulvihill (0-01), Adam Enright (0-03), Pa Dillon, Caolam Moriarty (1-05), Tadgh O Connell (0-01), Paudie Finucane (2-03), Jack Walsh, Seamus Carrig, Donal Finucane. Missing: Mikey Carmody, Cathal Halton U17 County League Semi Final Result: Dromid /Waterville 2-12, Tarbert 3-14. Our minor team produced a fantastic display of football last Monday 16th August in Cromane defeating a strong Dromid / Waterville side by 5 points. Congratulations to the team and management and best wishes in the County League Final. Team: Aaron White, Thomas Leahy, Tadhg Finucane, Gavin O Connor, Ben Sheehan (0-1), Conor Egan (0-1), Jack Sheehan (1-2), Brendan O Leary, John Coolahan (0-3), David Mulvihill (1-1), Evan Collins, Dara Heaphy (1-3), Darragh foley (0-3). Subs: Micheal Flaherty for Evan Collins, Thomas Kiely for Gavin O Connor. Missing/injured: Sean Thompson, Denis Finucane, Paudie Finucane, Luke O Carroll Monthly 500 Tickets are on sale at the Post Office, online at tarbertgaa.ie and from committee members. Thanks for your continued support.

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MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €3,200 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 7,18,24 and 30 Lucky Dips: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Pat Kissane, Online Christina Sommers, Online Andrew Fitzgerald, Online John Walsh, Lower Aughrim Elaine O Flatherty, 2 Ashgrove

We would like to thank Mary B Curtin, Murhur NS Moyvane for helping us with the draw tonight. Tickets are available Online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries to be registered by 6pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6pm will be entered in the next draw. Tickets also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member. Current Jackpot is €3,400 and the draw will be held on Sunday August 29th outdoors at Con Brosnan Park at 8pm. As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro Junior Club Championship Preliminary Round: Moyvane will play Ballylongford on Sunday, August 29th at 2.30pm in Tarbert. Minor County League Semi Final: Moyvane are at home to Milltown/Castlemaine in Monday, August 30th at 6.45pm.

DUAGH COMMUNITY GAMES

DAY 1 It was with great anticipation that we returned to the County community games athletics at An Riocht, Castleisland. Over the two days Duagh/Lyre had twenty three participants taking part. Below is a detailed report of both days and the efforts of our participants. U8 girls 60m: Samantha Lyons finished a strong third in her heat securing a place in the semi-final, finishing outside the placings. First time of many we’re sure, running for Duagh/Lyre community games. U8 boys 60m: Well done to Michael Fitzgerald putting in a great run in the heat, leading most of the way and securing a third place finish and a spot in the semi-final. In the semi-final, Michael finished outside the placings. U10 girls 100m: Katie Brosnan finished fourth in the heat and ran well in the semi-final just outside the placings. U10 boys hurdles: Congrats to Jeremiah Buckley 3rd in semi-final and 6th in final. Great jumping and a year out of age. U10 girls 200m: Well done to Kirsten Brosnan running well out of age and a brilliant race finishing well at the end. U10 boys 200m: Michael Duffy finished fourth in heat and fourth in semi-final and put in a super run in the final finishing outside the medals. U12 girls 100m: Kate Sheridan running in a very competitive heat and semi-final secured her place in the final finishing fifth, just outside the medals and running a year out of age, super running by Kate who was recovering from a cold. U12 boys 100m: Kieran Dillon ran a stormer of a heat finishing third with a place in the semi-final but unfortunately did not make the final.

Results: County Senior Football League Division 4 Relegation Playoff Knocknagoshel 1:12 Lispole 1:10

U12 girls 600m: If there was a medal for the most courageous it would go to Catherine Buckley. Catherine qualified from the semi-final for the final and at the first bend had put herself in a great position when she tumbled to the ground. Brave Catherine got back up and caught up with the group and finished strong, outside the medals. Well done Catherine we were so proud of you.

The Knocknagoshel/Brosna U12 girls are after having a super week on the field of play. They had big victories over Killarney Legion and Churchill. Keep the winning streak going girls.

U12 boy’s ball throw: Thomas Cahill threw over 40m and finished just outside the medals in 5th. U12 boys long puck: In the last event of Day 1 John Ryan pucked nearly 60m finishing 5th and outside of the medals. Great going and a year out of age. There was very little between first and fifth placings.

Fixtures: Junior Football Club Championship Round 1: Knocknagoshel V Duagh in Knocknagoshel Sunday 5th Sept @ 2.30pm

DAY 2 After a fantastic Day 1 we returned to An Riocht with ten participants whose talents didn’t cease to amaze us. U14 boy’s long jump: First up was Ronan Sheridan looking cool as a cucumber, jumped three consistent jumps and jumped into the gold medal spot. Ronan now goes forward to national finals in Carlow.

KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA

Lotto: Next month’s jackpot of €11,100 will be held on the 11th September. Play online using Clubforce or from our lotto boxes in Super Valu and Kathleen’s Foodstore Abbeyfeale, Kieran’s Xl, Fealesbridge Co-op, Hungry Ed’s, Eileen’s Cafe, Bakery and Deli and Diarmuid’s Butchers Castleisland. Thanks for the continued support.

BALLYLONFORD GAA

U16 girl’s discus: Well done to Aoibhinn Harte who won silver in the U16 discus and set a new PB and is getting better each time she goes out. Well done Aoibhinn competing a year out of age. U16 boy’s high jump: Congratulations to Luke Sheridan gold medal winner in this event and is now representing our area and county in national finals in Carlow.

North Kerry Senior League 2020 Saturday 21st August @ 7.30pm Division 2 Semi Final Ballylongford 2.08 v Ballyduff 1.12 Venue: Coolard Hard luck lads, a very tight game.

U14 boys shot putt: Our participant here was Killian McMahon who only picked up this event a short while ago and took to it naturally. Killian threw 8.87m to win silver. A super result well done.

Team: 1. Shane O’Sullivan 2. Paul Murphy 3. Sean Carmody 4. Conor Carmody 5. James O’Connor 6. Mike McEllistrem 7. Jack Mulvihill 8. Jeremiah Tydings 9. Paddy O’Neill 10. Michael Holly 11. Ciaran Dowd 12. Padraig O’Neill 13. Eoin O’Connor 14. Ciaran O’Connor 15. Joe McCarthy Subs: 18. Darren Murphy 19. Matt O’Connor 22. Michael Lynch 20. Adam Finucane

U14 boys hurdles: Congratulations to Cian Dowling running a year out of age in this event. Cian put in a great run and a serious finish to win a bronze medal in this race.

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 21st August 2021 @ GAA Grounds Jackpot €12,350. Numbers Drawn: 4, 19, 23, 31 No Winner - Lucky Dips: €20: Caoimhe Dillon C/O Matty Dillon €20: John McManus, Rusheen €20: Katherina O Neill, Online €20: Donal Leahy, Glencullare 3 x Free Tickets: Rena Heaphy, Listowel Next Weeks Jackpot €12,400 and tickets can be purchased from our local ticket sellers, Heaphy’s Centra and Online by clicking on link below. https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2338#Anchor Thanks for your continued support!!

U16 girls 100m: What a battle Eimear Buckley put in from the off against stiff competition to come away with a pewter medal finishing 4th. This is Eimear’s first individual medal at community games and she will be back next year for more action we’re sure. U16 boys 1500m: Representing our area in this race was James Dillon. James ran a super race at a steady pace but a fast finish by another athlete saw him finish just outside the medals in 5th. U16 girls 1500m: Well done to Noelle Dillon finishing 3rd in a great race from start to finish looking steady throughout the race. Both James and Noelle are underage in their events for next year. U14 boys 100m: There were two really strong semi-finals in this race with four going through from each semi to the final. Gavin Dillon ran a strong semi finishing second. In the final, the second last race of the day, Gavin didn’t get off to the best of starts but holy moly did he up the gears to put in a serious finish to recover from sixth to third and earning a well-deserved bronze.

was just off the lead and put in a super battle to get back in the lead with it just slipping by a whisker at the end. A hard earned and well deserved silver medal. Saoirse now goes through to Munster finals in September. Best of luck going forward we’re all behind you. Thanks to Kerry community games for a superbly run competition, it was great to be back in An Riocht. Thanks to our area volunteers in making the games a success Nelius Collins, John Bunyan, Aoife O’Malley and Caoimhe Harte. Finally thanks to all our area participants, supporters and volunteers over the two days. Photos are up on Facebook on the Duagh/Lyre community games page. Skittles: Good luck to our u12, 14 and u16 skittles teams in the County competition next Friday 27th August in Na Gaeil, Tralee, time tbc.

NORTH KERRY GAA

Kerry Seniors The Semi Final of the All Ireland between Kerry and Tyrone will now take place on Saturday 28th August in Croke Park time to be confirmed at time of sending, due to a Covid outbreak in the Tyrone team. The All Ireland Final against Mayo will now take place on Saturday 11th September. We would like to wish the Players and Management all the best in the Semi Final, especially full back Jason Foley Ballydonoghue. North Kerry Rangers Keanes Supervalu County Minor Championship. We would like to wish the Players and Management all the best and look forward to supporting you from the stands. So following on from the draw for the Keanes Supervalu County Minor Championship. Our first time North Kerry team are in Group A with the following teams. We will be doing a meet the team and management over the next few weeks on our Facebook page stay tuned. Group A with: Laune Rangers, Mid Kerry, North Kerry, South Kerry Round 1 will play 18th/19th September, with three rounds, Third placed team in Quarter Finals Top Two teams in the Semi Finals. Fixture North Kerry Senior League 2020 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Listowel Division 1 - Semi Final Sunday 29h August @ 2.30pm E.T. Venue: Brosna St Senans v Castleisland Desmonds Results North Kerry Senior League 2020 Division 2 Semi Final Ballyduff 1-12 -v- Ballylongford 2-08 Coiste na nOg There will be a CCC meeting of the NKB Coiste-na-nOg on Monday 30th August, at which a member of the Madden family will make the draw for the 2021 Tommy Madden Memorial U-13 North Kerry Championship. This competition will run from Sunday September 12th until completion, on Sundays. Please revert back before Friday August 27th if your Club/Amalgamation wish to be included in the draw. Failure to do so before said date will result in non participation so please ensure the relevant people in your Club/Amalgamation are aware of this email. Also, the Board want to find out what Clubs/Amalgamations are interested in participating in an U-11 North Kerry League. This league will run on the agreed day for U-11 competitions (Thursdays) throughout September. Again please consult with the relevant people in your Club/Amalgamation and revert back before Friday 27th August if you want to be involved in same. The NKB want to thank all Clubs/Amalgamations for their co-operation thus far, it is great to be back playing games in the current climate and we ask for the continued co-operation of all going forward. Fixtures will be sent out shortly after the CCC meeting.

U14 girls 100m: Congratulations to Saoirse Dillon in a super performance in the semi-finals after a not so great start to finish second. This final was one of the last races of the day and it did not disappoint. From the gun Saoirse

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