Volume 14 Issue 23 by TheAdvertiser

Thurs 25th November 2021 Vol. 14 Issue 23

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ORGANIGO & MÁIRE REVIVING NORTH KERRY MARKET DAY!

We need you to support your local producers, businesses and growers and all you have to do is join Listowel Neighbourfood now. What is neighbourfood? Its an online platform for you the customer to buy from local suppliers, there are over a 100 online markets running in Ireland. They run weekly and you collect your order at a collection time, Listowels collection time will be Friday 1-4 and Saturday 10 – 1. Why would you join? Because you would be supporting your local community and also its a more efficient market for small local businesses. As much as we all love the markets stalls it just dosnt pay SME’s to stand outside for at least 4/5 hours in the hope of selling and if they don’t product often goes to waste. With Neighbourfood suppliers get their order Thursday morning and deliver fresh on Friday before collection. They get paid within 4-6 days of delivery. Its great for small businesses. I’ve been doing Limerick and Killarney Neighbourfood markets for over a year and can say they have been a god send once I got going. We have Larry Buckley as our butcher, Kearney’s Bakery are doing our gluten free breads, we have Kerry Kefir for the fermented milk range, Ardfert Dairys are doing our milk, Devine preserves are onboard with their amazing jams, marmalades and chutneys, Blasta delights, Leagh Farm from Ballyduff, Lizzy’s Little Kitchen and Yessca Flowers. We have more suppliers joining and I’d love for people to get in contact via Instagram or call into the shop to me. I’m sorting logistics to try get the famous foxglove cocktails from Cork on board (as we did the SuperValu Food Academy together and we’re both supplying Killarney market so I’m hoping we can do a pick up there) plus a few more cool Irish niche products coming soon.

LISTOWEL DID IT AGAIN

Representatives Mary O‘Hanlon and KCC Cathaoirleach Cllr Jimmy Moloney of Listowel Tidy Towns were reeling with excitement in the RDS as it was announced that Listowel were bringing home yet another Gold medal in the National Tidy Towns competition After a very difficult two years this came as a huge surprise. Not alone did Listowel bring home their 13th Gold medal for best small town, it was also highly commended in the County Awards, with Killarney as County Award Winner. When you get to the high standard in the competition that Listowel has reached, especially having won the All Ireland Tidiest Town in 2018, it is extremely difficult to maintain those standards. Despite the fact that there are extra competititors coming on board nationwide every year, Listowel still managed to gain 7 extra points this year. What an achievement!!!! Listowel Tidy Towns group would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who contributed their time and helped in any way in making Listowel the beautiful town that it is today. We would also like to acknowledge the tremendous input by KKC and their ground staff, CE workers, The Business Alliance Group, resident associations and community groups who played a part in Listowel’s successful entry this year. Jackie (PRO) On behalf of the present Tidy Towns group, would like to acknowledge previous Tidy Towns members who paved the way in making a small marketing town into a little gem in north Kerry. A huge “Thank you” to you all. The work of Tidy Towns is never plain sailing and like every other Tidy Towns Group, Listowel are always appealing for new volunteers and new ideas. The people of Listowel have bought into the theme of “Tidy Towns” and hopefully this theme will continue into the future.

2021 TIDYTOWNS ADJUDICATION POINTS ANNOUNCED

BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS

Ballybunion Tidy is pleased to announce they have garnered 6 additional points in the 2021 national Tidy Towns competition. This give our town a total of 318 out of the 470 points possible. Our improvement points were spread over the 8 categories that make up the competition. We improved 2 points in “Streetscape & Public Places” and “Tidiness & Litter Control”. Another 1 point was won in “Planning & Involvement” and “Sustainability”. We remained static in the remaining 4 categories: “Green Spaces & Landscaping”, “Nature & Biodiversity”, “Residential Streets & Housing Areas” and “Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes. So, there is still a lot that needs doing in the future to improve our community. Your Ballybunion TidyTowns committee is committed to: • continuing all the maintenance jobs that have earned Tidy Towns its points so far, • continuing with the future community projects at the Cashen and along Strand Road we have outlined in our submission. But to continue earning more than a handful of points, we need to fulfil more of the judge’s specific suggestions. The issue is those suggestions falls under the control of local businesses, private premises and Kerry County Council. So, we feel it only fitting to share with you the specific suggestions made by adjudicators in 2019 and 2020. The judges propose the following: • planting trees at Ahafona, along East End, down Kit Ahern Rd, in the ground on Main Street, along Doon Rd, at Doon Cross, along Hillview Close, in the cemeteries, housing estates, the parking lots of the church, supermarket & Leisure Center and in private gardens, • increasing the planting of flowers, bushes and wild flowers in private gardens and public green areas, • painting all unpainted & shabby gable walls along Main St., • painting, rendering and installing climbing plants on bare block walls around town, • providing biodiversity walks for locals, visitors & students, • increasing the use of PV solar panels on public & private buildings, • finding innovate ways for businesses to tackle food waste, plastic recycling and energy usage, • having property owners using mulching mowers, self watering baskets/ window boxes and hoeing to maintain control over weeds, • increasing the use of Litter Wardens for offenders, • establishing housing estate committees to address & encourage maintenance and improvement of common areas and private gardens through completions, • redesigning Ahafona and Doon Cross, • reducing the inappropriate size of directional signage in town centre, • resurfacing the lanes, streets & footpaths, and • placing overhead cables underground down Main St. Working together with a focus on the judge’s recommendations, we hope Ballybunion will do better in the 2022 competition. In turn, this will help make Ballybunion a better, more attractive and healthier place to live.

TOASTMASTERS RETURN TO LIVE MEETINGS

Club members from Listowel Toastmasters are delighted to have returned to live in-person meetings in recent weeks. After over a year holding their club meetings online via Zoom, members met up at the Kerry Writers’ Museum to hold their first in-person meeting since Spring 2020. Toastmasters is all about improving confidence in public speaking and members all agreed it was fantastic to return to a live audience. From job interviews and wedding speeches to everyday conversation, developing skills in public speaking has many benefits career-wise and life in general. Learning in Toastmasters is all centred around practical training including listening to others speak at meetings, delivering short readings and speeches and taking part in the impromptu topics session. Topics are a fun part of every club meeting which so far this season has heard members’ thoughts on the pros and cons of a tea spoon to favourite hiking spots, personal fashion faux-pas, pets and dating letdowns. The club now intends to hold an open night for guests and new members at its next meeting at 8pm on Thursday, November 25th. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting at the Kerry Writers’ Museum. Cost €5. Covid vaccination cert and ID required. Contact Listowel Toastmasters on Facebook for more information.

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THIS YEAR’S LISTOWEL BAZAAR HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN CANCELLED

It is with the deepest regret that the organisers of this year’s Listowel Annual Bazaar inform us that unfortunately this year’s Bazaar has regrettably been cancelled due to the present Covid 19 epidemic. The Committee wishes to sincerely apologise for the cancellation but feel that it is in the interest and safety of everybody that they make this unfortunate decision. They wish to thank the huge array of kind sponsors, supporters and volunteers for their help, and look forward to 2022 for a bigger and safer Bazaar. Thank you for your kindness and understanding.

KILNAUGHTIN CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD FUND CHRISTMAS APPEAL - 2021

We are pleased to confirm that donations towards our Alter Shelter Project have passed the €17,000 mark or just over 85% of our original target. Our goal is to get to our original target of €20,000 by the 31st December 2021 – the last day for making donations to this project. We again would like to sincerely thank the people and organisations that have so generously contributed to date.

Become a Friend of Kilnaughtin before the 31st December 2021… If you haven’t got around to this just yet there is no better time to do so than during our Christmas Appeal. Pick up a brochure from any of the local shops or from any member of the Committee, complete the form and send your contribution to either Brid Histon or Kitty McElligott, Honorary Treasurers, Kilnaughtin Church & Graveyard Committee, Tarbert Co. Kerry. Donations accepted from Individuals, families, businesses and the wider Diaspora. Please Note that there will be No Door to Door Collection.

Launching “The Paris” - Comedy at Scoil Treasa Naofe NS Kilflynn on Monday. L-R: Caoimhe Nolan, Nora Falvey (Principal), Fionn Hannon, Michael Parker (Parker’s Bar where the Comedy will take place and Ria McGuinness. Photo Joe Hanley

Mary and Joe Hanlon of O’Connell’s Avenue, out and about in Listowel recently. Photo Seán Doyle

Mickey and Maura MacConnell, while strolling through Main St. Listowel last week. Photo Seán Doyle

Anne Harris (Cahirdown), Emilia Broderick (Greenville) and their dog Lexi, in The Small Square Listowel on Tues. Photo Seán Doyle

Aoife McCormack with her cousin Ellyza-Mai Fenlon on her back at the switching-on of the Christmas Lights, in Listowel last Sat. Photo Seán Doyle

The Committee is also pleased to confirm that they will be: • Again looking after the Christmas Tree and lights at the Memorial Plaza. • Launching our new website www.kilnaughtin.ie in December 2021. • Arranging a Mass of Thanksgiving and Gratitude in St. Mary’s Church on New Year’s Eve, Friday 31st December at 7pm. Mass will also be available online https://www.stmarystarbert.com/ • Blessing and Opening the Altar Shelter on the 15thAugust 2022 • Looking forward to resuming our Graveyard Masses at Kilnaughtin in August 2022.

MINISTER FOLEY WELCOMES OVER €1 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR KERRY AIRPORT

Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley welcomes the announcement of €1,086,096 in funding for Kerry Airport under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. This latest tranche of capital funding will specifically provide for reduced carbon emissions at Kerry Airport. The funding will be used to provide replacement vehicles including electric aircraft tugs, baggage conveyors, special-assistance passenger transport vehicles, an incident-support vehicle, an airfield patrol vehicle.

Additionally, it will provide for a runway maintenance vehicle, a rescue vehicle, and hybrid ground power units. An external lighting project will also be provided to replace high-energy consuming lighting at the Airport. Minister Foley said: “I welcome this funding which will provide significant upgrade works for Kerry Airport and will ensure it continues to play a pivotal role in the connectivity of the entire south west region.”

Shannon Sheehy, flanked by family, as she celebrated her 21st in The Star & Garter Bar Listowel last Saturday night. L-R: Mark & Susan Hickey (her gran), Shannon, Stephanie Sheehy (her mum), Morgan Sheehy and Mason Sheehy-Elston. Photo Seán Doyle

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

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We have heard a lot of alarming news over the last few weeks in relation to numbers going in the wrong direction. We all know that more restrictive steps have be taken to bring these numbers down. At the end of the day it comes down to each and every one of us to play our part. Whether it is the numbers relating to Covid or the numbers on the scales. Either way we have to stay positive as thinking and feeling negative won’t help the situation or change the outcome.

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So let’s get more positive It is well proven that “What we think, determines how we feel and how we feel determines what we do” so it does really all start with our thoughts. Think back over the past week and answer these questions yourself: What went well for you this past week? (Food choices, Activity, Weekend) How did you make that happen? (Planned ahead, Made the time) How did that help you? (Felt in control, More organized) How did it make you feel? (Happy, Focused, In Control) Will you continue doing the same for this week? What are your Challenges? We all face a challenging time, whether it’s night time or the weekends etc. Think about your own challenges that you came up against recently on your Weightloss and Wellness journey. What were the factors leading up to it ? ( Weather, Feeling fed up etc) How did that leave you feeling? (Sad, Stressed) How did you react? (Eat, Eat and Eat) How did you feel then? (Out of Control, Off Track) If you were faced with the same challenges again this week How could you react differently? Would it make a difference to how you feel? When you find yourself struggling it’s important to think positive to keep yourself inspired and to keep trying. For example, You could look back on how far you have come from when you first started. Recognise the changes you feel and see in yourself. As we know nothing is ever just “Black and White” it is important to look at the “Grey” area in between. For example: Imagine you have eaten something unplanned for, it’s very easy to think negatively then and say to yourself “ I have ruined the day now “ feel bad about it and go on to eat more and then a bad day can lead to another bad day. So the “Grey“ area in this case would be to think more positively and say to yourself “Well it’s only one thing or one day, I can still pull this back“. We should think and talk to ourselves like we would to a friend.

KERRY GAME OF MY LIFE By David Byrne

30 of Kerry’s greatest footballers choose the one game in their legendary careers that defined them and their careers. Including Mick O’Dwyer, Ger Power, Mickey Ned O’Sullivan, Seán Walsh, Eoin Liston, Mikey Sheehy, Jimmy Deenihan, Tommy Doyle, Jack O’Shea, Darragh Ó Sé, Tomas Ó Sé, Seamus Moynihan, Eoin Brosnan, Marc Ó Sé, Darran O’Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy. A remarkable history of The Kingdom’s dominance of gaelic football in Ireland as 30 players over a 60-year period revisit old football grounds where men became Gods.

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What would you say to a friend? ( Start afresh tomorrow, You can do this) Remember at the end of the day, we can be our own best friend or our own worst enemy. Whatever news we get from the Government it is up to ourselves whether we take it as a Positive or a Negative. That’s your choice. We will leave you with this Positive thought . “Don’t wait until you have reached your goal to be proud of yourself, be proud of every step you take towards reaching your goal “ For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “ At Home Service “ or our “ One to One Service “ NB - Our weekly “ In Person Meetings “ have reopened in Listowel Community Centre and Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre every Wednesday . Give us a call on: Sandra 087 6718377 | Rita 087 1012174 Until next week, Sandra and Rita

Joan McCarthy, Rose Wall, Cora O’Brien and Maire Logue enjoying the Christmas Market in Listowel last weekend

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Sheehys all - At Shannon’s 21st in The Star & Garter Listowel on Saturday night last were: Christy, Maureen (her great-grandmother) & Maurice (her grandfather) aka “Sneaky Boo”. Photo Seán Doyle

Maire Keane Tyrrell being awarded a Junior Golf Ireland Medal by Georgina Keane, Lady Captain Olga Kiely and Patsy Gleeson at Ballybunion Golf Club

Attending the Eddie Carmody Commemoration at Ballylongford on Sunday were Marie and Emily McCarthy, James Fitzgerald, Aishling McCarthy with Avril and Aiden Carmody. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtic Under 10 Boys (Team White) who played LB Rovers in Ardfert last Saturday

Cousins Colm, Gearóid, Ruth & Marc Curtin, Listowel, enjoying the Coursing at Rathkeale on Sunday

Sean Thornton and Richard Boyd enjoying a walk on The Abbeyfeale to Listowel Greenway

Sinead, Roisin, and Miriam Fitzgerald, Jimmy Deenihan, Mickilin Fitzgerald, Brendan O’ Sullivan, Sharon Boyle during The Listowel Food Fair outside Garvey’s SuperValu. Photographer - Daria Piaseczna

Lorcán Stackpoole with his nana Ann, Councillor Uncle Mike Foley, Auntie Corina and Santa, at the turning on of The Christmas Lights last Saturday night in Listowel

Enjoying an afternoon at Lixnaw Coursing field last Thursday as they look forward to their upcoming meeting were Stephen Edwards, Pat McCarthy with Sonny and Martin Galvin .Photo Moss Joe Browne

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BALLYLONGFORD CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS Thankfully as we continue with the current eased restrictions that are in place since the Government announcement on Tuesday, October 19th, we earnestly hope that the current surge in the virus will not affect people from going to mass in our churches throughout the dioceses and beyond in these coming weeks. Therefore, attendance at masses in both St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford and the attendance arrangements for Masses in St Mary’s Church in Asdee will continue to remain in place so all “Religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits but with all other protective measures remaining in place. This is a very positive measure, however it is imperative that all other Covid-19 protective measures remain in place in order to protect all members of our communities/congregations Premises should be well ventilated, hand sanitiser will be provided. Places of Worship will continue to use separate entry and exit routes and face masks must be worn. Congregations are encouraged to spread out as much as possible when attending Places of Worship and those experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms should be discouraged from attending. Masses at St Michael the Archangel Church for this coming Weekend are as follows: Friday 26th November 10.00am November Private Intention. Saturday 27th November Vigil Mass at 7.00pm Annie Curtin Birthday Remembrance, John, Ellen & Liam Morrissey Main Street. Sunday morning. 28th November 10.30am Fr. John Enright Anniversary Mass, and Fr John Walsh Ballyline. Masses in St Mary’s Asdee are as follows: Thursday 25th November at 10.00am. Sunday 28th November 9.30am. Michael Moran, late of Shannon. Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, the First Sunday in the Church’s year. November the Month of the Holy Souls: As we quickly approach the Month of the Holy Souls, we are encouraged to pray for those who have gone before us, family and friends. However, it does not end there for we are asked also to pray for those who may have no one to pray for them. In this way we are joined to others in the Christian family and reminded that we are a wide community united in our belief in Jesus and his Resurrection. Those in purgatory cannot pray for themselves but one day they may be able to pray for us when we are in the same position. Perhaps this is why Pope St John XXIII wrote the following words “The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit.” Also visiting cemeteries is a significant way we can devote ourselves to the Holy Souls this November. Beginning with our own deceased family members and friends, visiting their graves is an opportunity for reflection and meditation. Personal offerings, such as candles and flowers, or just keeping the family plot clean and tidy and it also gives us an opportunity in keeping our graves in check so why not make a visit even in these last days of the month of the Holy Souls. The Holy Rosary is said each day in November for the Holy Souls at 4pm in St Michael the Archangel Church. BEREAVEMENT Deepest Sympathies are extended to Liam & Mary Purtill and Family of Main Street, on the sad passing of Liam’s beloved nephew Simon O’Connor R.I.P. who sadly passed from this life very recently. Simon was son of Margie (Née Purtill) and the late John O’Connor R.I.P. who had returned to Ireland from the U.K. in the 70’s and set up a very successful foodstore in Charleville, in Co. Cork where they operated for many years, in later years they retired to Newtownshandrum from where Margie and her daughter Juliette reside. Simon had worked in London as a property manager, but visited regularly, like most of his siblings he had spent a good

deal of his childhood in and around Ballylongford visiting his Uncles and cousins for holidays and became very popular and made many friends around the Community. Sadly Simon lost his dad John R.I.P. in 2013 this unfortunately followed with the very sad passing of two of his brothers in earlier years with the sad passing of the late Vincent R.I.P. who was only 13 years of age when he died as a result of a tragic accidental drowning incident in Beale and then his brother Kevin R.I.P. who was taken far too young from his family and wide circle of friends both here and in Charleville when he was only 38years of age. To Simon’s heartbroken family of wife Amalia, son Daniel, daughter Suzanne, mom Margie, sister Juliette, Uncles Liam (Ballylongford), Vincent (Ballybunion), Aunt’s Mary (Galway) and Juliette (Dublin), cousins, family relatives, and wide circle of friends we extend our deepest sympathies. Simon’s funeral will take place in London. May the light of heaven shine on him and may he Rest in Peace. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Driver? Do you have Two (2) hours to spare to support older people in your community to access day care services? Do you have a full clean driving license and access to a car? Ard Chúram Day Care Centre, North Kerry in conjunction with Local Links Kerry are seeking volunteer Drivers for their volunteer Social Car Scheme. For further information could you please contact Molly at Ard Chúram Day Care Centre on 068 22986. G.A.A. SCENE The Annual General Meeting of the Clubs Coiste na nÓg Cumann will take place on this coming Friday night November 26th in the Eddie Carmody Community Centre beginning at 7pm Sharp. Three positions will become vacant on the night and desperately need to be filled as the Under Age Club goes forward for the coming year with the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer to be filled. It is of the utmost importance that these positions be filled on the night and nominations are now open to everybody who would have a serious interest in filling the positions. If any club member would like to nominate any person for any position they can do so by contacting the Senior Club Secretary Caroline O’Connor via email secretary.ballylongford.kerry@gaa.ie on or before this Friday evening please. IT IS LOOKING VERY MUCH LIKE CHRISTMAS Yes it is looking very much like Christmas even though we are still in the month of November. Again, this year the wonderful volunteers that are involved in “Lighting Up Bally” for Christmas are very hard at work already. This year’s Christmas Tree is in place at the Church Gate, but has to be decorated as yet, and a number of preparation jobs such as power lines etc are been put in place. In a bid to alleviate some of the huge costs involved and in a bid to add new items to the Village the organizers have set up a GoFundMe page on Facebook and can be accessed by the following link https://gofund.me/55684de2 where you can learn more and donate to this wonderful work that is being carried out by such marvellous people. It is also nice to see that Patsy O’Connell and family are busy also preparing their residence for their spectacular Annual Christmas Lights display. Well done to all concerned and again your generous support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. CRAFT FAIR Please note that Ballyduff Christmas Craft and Food Fair will take place on this coming Sunday November 28th at The Community Centre Ballyduff commencing at 11am and closing at 5pm. There will be lots of exhibitors who will have plenty of great Christmas goods and presents for sale.

BALLYDUFF GAA LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club weekly Lotto draw for Tuesday November 16th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 13, 22 & 28 and the Bonus Number was 8. The Lotto Jackpot of €11,900 was not won and there was €100 added to it. There was no winner of the Match Three prize of €400. The Lotto Draw tickets cost €2.50 each, with a minimum play of €5, 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 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.                             ENVY CLOTHING The Envy Clothing Pop-Up Shop will be held at Bud’s Resource Centre, Ballyduff on Friday November 26th from 4.00pm to 9.00pm and on Saturday November 27th from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Please stop by for a browse and some Christmas cheer. RAMBLERS GOLF SOCIETY The Ramblers Golf Society held their latest outing to Dooks Golf Club on Saturday last and 26 members & guests teed it up and those to all of them. The results are as follows: Category A 1st – Mark Condon 38pts 2nd - Mark Culhane 36pts Category B 1st - Stephen Goggin 2nd - Ivan Lucid 33pts Guest Prize – John Joe O’Connor 37pts The Society would like to thank Pádraig “Budgie” Harrington for kindly sponsoring this outing. The prizegiving ceremony will be held at a later date. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR The Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Community Centre, Ballyduff, on this Sunday November 28th from 11.00am to 5.00pm. To book a table please contact Betty on (087)6403152.

a goal from Michael Slattery to steady the ship. We ran out winners on the score Ballyduff 4 – 8 Tarbert 1 – 10. Ballyduff team: Kevin O’Connor (1 – 0, pen); Thomas Slattery (v captain), Paul O’Carroll, Darren O’Connor; Kyle O’Connor, Pádraig Walsh, Seán O’Connor; Eoin Ross (1 – 0), Jack O’Sullivan; Darragh Slattery, Podge Boyle (1 – 1), Dylan Moriarty; Mikey Boyle (0 – 4), Michael Slattery (1 – 0), Kevin Goulding (0 – 2). SUBS: Daniel O’Mahony for Darragh Slattery (blood sub); Daniel O’Mahony for Dylan Moriarty; Chris Whyte for Darragh Slattery. Ballyduff GAA would like to apologise to patrons for the non-function of the scoreboard. It was circumstances beyond our control as the repairman was unfortunately struck down with COVID-19 Minor Football: Well, done to our minor football team on their fantastic victory over favourites Moyvane at Asdee GAA Grounds on Sunday morning. While this was essentially a team effort the foundation was laid with Adam Segal and Evan Boyle in complete control at midfield and the forwards particularly, two goal hero Luke Rochford, in flying form. Ballyduff led by six points halfway through the second half, but Moyvane tried hard and had reduced the deficit to one point in injury time. However, a great run out of defence by Kieran O’Carroll saw him brought down forty metres out from goals. Kieran took the resultant free and sent over an important score to seal victory on the score line of Ballyduff 2 – 12 to 1 – 13. Ballyduff team: Killian Boyle; Ryan O’Rourke, Aaron Whyte, Killian Murphy; Rory Whelan, Luke Kennelly, Stiofan Carrig; Adam Segal, Evan Boyle; Aodhan Curley, Kieran O’Carroll, Anthony Kavanagh; Dean Allen, Jack Enright, Luke Rochford. SUBS: Bobby Woods, Diarmuid O’Connor, Sean O’Sullivan, Oisin O’Connor. Manager Sean Browne. Well done to all concerned. WIN A CAR WITH BALLYDUFF GAA Would you like to win a 221 BMW 3 series M Sport? Ballyduff Hurling & Football Club is embarking on a major fundraising draw. Tickets cost locally, Club Officers, players and coaches. Ballyduff GAA have committed to donate 10% of all profits from the fundraiser to the Kerry Hospice Foundation. The proceeds of the draw will go to the provision of a community walkway and upgrading of the main GAA pitch and lighting. So why not have a go and support a good cause. Your continued support is much appreciated. The draw is due to take place on Friday January 8th, 2022.

A BETTER BALLYDUFF A Better Ballyduff would like to thank both Kerry County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development for their funding of €1000 under the Community Enhancement Programme 2020. The money will go to signage for walks around the village and surrounding area.

ST. BRENDANS A.C. 8K Run: The club is pleased to announce the inaugural Tom Kelly 8K Run on January 16th 2022 in Ardfert. The run will be in honour of club founding member Tom Kelly who passed away in 2020. Details will be announced shortly.

BOOK LAUNCH A book on the History of Ardfert Creamery and Branches by James O’ Loughlin will be launched at Ballyroe Hotel on Friday the 3rd of December at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

Awards Night: The St Brendan’s AC Awards Night for all members will be held on Friday, December 3rd in Ardfert Community Centre. It will be organised under Covid guidelines.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS AGM: Ballyduff GAA Club’s Annual General Meeting for 2021 will be held on December 3rd at 8.00pm in our Clubrooms. Nomination and motion forms can be downloaded from our website www.ballyduffgaa.com and must be returned signed to Michael Hussey by no later than 5.00pm on Friday 26th November. Any queries can be sent to secretary.ballyduff.kerry@gaa.ie

Training Schedule: Monday: Ballyheigue Hall for sportshall athletics 6.000pm - 7.00pm for U8/U9 and 7.00pm - 8.00pm for U10/U11. Wednesday: strength and conditioning for U12-U18 in Ardfert Comm Centre 6.15pm-7.15pm. Fit4life group (adults) Monday: speed session in Ardfert and Wednesday Dunloe Hardman Challenge on Sunday and David Butler who came 13th in the senior category. The Munster Masters cross country championships will be held in Clarecastle, Co Clare on this coming Sunday and St Brendan’s will be represented in a number of age categories. Entries are accepted up to Thursday evening. Also, in action on Saturday in the Clonakilty Half Marathon will be Ursula Barrett, Marie Louise Sheehy and Margaret Carlin. Good luck to all.

North Kerry Football Championship: The North Kerry Senior Football Championship Sponsored by McMunn’s Bar and Restaurant, Ballybunion saw Ballyduff make a successful start to their quest for a place in the second round of North Kerry Championship when they defeated Tarbert at Ballyduff on Saturday evening last. Ballyduff made a brilliant start with points from Mikey Boyle free, Kevin Goulding play, Podge Boyle with 1–1 and Darragh Slattery a point left us leading 1 – 4 to 0 – 2 at the first water break. An Eoin Ross goal and points from Mikey and Kevin left us ahead 2 – 7 to 0 – 4 at halftime. Early in the second period Kevin Goulding went on one of his runs and after selling several dummies was brought down in the large parallelogram and Kevin Junior made no mistake from the resultant penalty. We took our foot off the pedal and Tarbert hit us for five points without reply and it took

Action in parkrun: Linda O’Sullivan was presented with her award for 50 park runs and Jamie O’Sullivan became a member of the junior 10 club in parkrun. Aoife Aylward was awarded her Ultra Wristband for completing 50 junior park runs. A variety of the club’s athletes were involved in parkrun in a number of locations over the weekend. Club contact: Secretary Moira on 087 7985557 or emastbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com

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KILFLYNN KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP We’re delighted to announce that we are back up and going from Thursday 18th November from 10am to 11.30am in St. Columbas center, Kilflynn! Please wear your mask and we will aptly space our seating in accordance with covid requirements. There will be teas, coffees and biscuits with plenty of banter for the parents and loads of fun for our toddlers! Look forward to meeting you all, Trish and Regina x CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw on Monday 22nd November. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,7, 22 and 32. There was no winner of the 6,200 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Jackie Hurley, Garrynagore, Lixnaw, Michelle Carroll, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney and Aidan Behan, Abbeydorney. The Next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, on Monday 29th November at 10.00p.m in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. Note the cut off for entry to the €6,300 Jackpot draw (online or locally purchased) is 9:30pm on Monday 29th November. 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 Herbert’s 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. ENTERTAINMENT Music with Dreams Of Freedom in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Sunday 28th November at 6.00p.m to 8.00p.m CARE GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group Christmas Party for senior citizens in Ballyroe Heights Hotel won’t go ahead this Christmas due to NPHET guidelines. CAMOGIE MUNSTER FINAL Munster Junior Club Championship Final 2020 Clanmaurice v Feakle Killanena On Saturday 27th November 2021 @ 12noon in Mallow Ref Diarmuid Kierwin Best of luck to the girls and management team

HURLING RESULTS Rhyno Quality Feeds North Kerry Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final RESULT Abbeydorney 3 - 13 Crotta O’Neill’s 1 - 13 Abbeydorney will meet Causeway in the Final The Crotta GAA club are looking for YOU.... Yes, we are seeking boys and girls aged between 13–17 years from our community to represent Crotta Hurling Club as part of Scór na nÓg. So, if your play an instrument, sing or have the gift of storytelling please get in touch with Crotta Scor officer Tom Breen on 087-2748555. Once we have a list of those interested in taking part this will provide a fuller picture on how best we proceed with the clubs entries for 2022. Categories include Instrument Group, Solo Singer, Ballad Group, Restitution. Please see link https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/cultur-agus-gaeilge/scor for other categories which may interest you. Please confirm your interest in getting involved by Saturday 27th November 27th. THE PARISH Cork’s Hub Cap Productions is coming to Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Friday 10th December at 8.00p.m in aid of St.Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn. This brilliantly funny play written and performed from 2 hilarious Cork lads are bringing their award-winning laugh out loud play to Kilflynn. The Parish is a light comedy that runs for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Two actors bring to life characters that can be found in every rural community in the country. It is performed with minimal set and is supported by a rich soundscape. The Parish brings to life a story of conflict and treachery in the community Tickets are available from Parker’s Pub and St.Treasa’s National School at 15 euro. Limited seating event! CARE AND REPAIR 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 COMMUNITY WALKWAY Community Walkway - We hope everybody is availing of the fantastic community walkway at the sportsfield,Dromakee, Kilflynn which is open to the public since October. The walkway is open to the public at any time during daylight hours and

is full floodlit from 7pm to 9pm daily for your safety use 7 days a week. To keep the walkway clean we would like to remind everybody that pets are not allowed in the walkway. Thank you for your understanding This truly is a fantastic facility for all in our community to avail. ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church Sat 27th November at 6pm Jimmy Lawlor, Tullacrimmin (Month’s Mind) Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1pm 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. Kilflynn Eucharistic Adoration Monday (7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.) Covid-19 Update Religious services and weddings can proceed without capacity limits but with all other protective measures remaining in place as and from October 22nd, 2021. People attending religious services in our church must wear face masks, sanitise their hands on entry and exit from the church and maintain adequate social distance whenever appropriate. Please continue to follow all of the public health guidance in relation to Covid-19 so as to reduce the spread of the virus. KILFLYNN RUNNING GROUP Training for the Couch to 5km and 10 km commenced in the Community walkway at the Sportsfield, Dromakee,Kilflynn on Sunday morning 3rd October at 10.00a.m The next training session will be on Wednesday at 7.00p.m and every Sunday morning and Wednesday evenings at 7p.m from October on till St. Stephen’s Day where we will run our 5 km and 10 km. Only 23 more sessions till St. Stephen’s day. There will be a donation of €2 per night per person. This money will go to the Kerry cancer support group for their bus services everyone welcome TAEKWON DO In the St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn. For further details contact Wayne on 086 0883595 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

Wonderful shot of The Square in Listowel last Saturday as the crowds came out to enjoy the festive Christmas Market

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BALLYBUNION BALLYBUNION CHRISTMAS LIGHTS APPEAL The Pandemic has impacted hugely on the Incomes of so many Individuals and Businesses in the town and we the Ballybunion Community Forum were totally dependent on their support but the Forum has now experienced a total collapse in funding. The cost of running the Tourist Office is €6,000 per annum which includes Rent, Phones and Electricity, together with miscellaneous advertising material, while the Christmas lights and trees cost another €5,000 which includes installation costs (including teleporter rental), the erecting of the Christmas trees, and the replacing of bulbs, which is a big expense every year primarily due to weather conditions in the town, while the other unavoidable overhead is insurance which amounts to €1,650 annually and is a necessary requirement covering the Tourist Office and other events in the town. Our funding model is now broken, which makes our ability to provide for any events, near impossible, but we are going ahead with preparations for this Christmas Season, in particular providing for Christmas trees and Lights. Last year, the Forum with financial assistance from Cormac and Elaine Cahill of SuperValu, ensured that the lights and trees were put in place for Christmas, while the Development Company and The Tidy Towns Group also contributed generously. Incidentally, the lights were kept lighting until the end of January thereby extending the festive season. The costs in providing Christmas Trees and Lights is considerable but also very necessary for our young folk and our own wellbeing as it certainly raises the spirits and shortens the winter. The local groups have joined forces again this year and hopefully with your help and support we can illuminate our beautiful town as in past years and complement the window displays of the various businesses. In order to do this, we have no alternative but to once again run another Go Fund Me appeal specifically for the Christmas Lights. We are very grateful to the businesses and individuals who have supported us over the years and we are now appealing once more for your support. In particular, we ask the businesses who haven’t previously supported us, to consider giving a donation towards this worthwhile cause. There is enough uncertainty about the place due to the pandemic and the lights will give the town a well-deserved lift, raising spirits, creating a positive atmosphere about the place and making Ballybunion an enjoyable place for residents and visitors alike. Please donate what you can on the following link https://www.gofundme.com/f/ballybunion-christmas-lights-appeal?utm_campaign=p_ cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=chat&utm_source=whatsApp Kind Regards and in anticipation, thanks to all, Donal Liston Chairman, Ballybunion Community Forum BALLYBUNION CHRISTMAS MARKET Ballybunions annual Christmas Market will take place this Saturday 27th November from 11am to 3pm. 35 stalls of beautiful, local food, wood work, pottery, photography, crochet, cards and so much more to inspire you for Christmas. There will be Carol singing and music to suit the lovely atmosphere. More info through Ballybunion Community Market Facebook page SANTA’S GROTTO Santa’s Grotto coming to Ballybunion Community Centre on Saturday 27th November, 11am - 3pm. Pre Booking is required contact 087-057 3384 or email ballybcomcentre@gmail.com €15 per child, €25 for two children, €35 for three children. All proceeds in aid of Tír na nÓg Childcare. CHRISTMAS PARTY CANCELED It is with great regret we have to cancel The Annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party. This is due to the rising covid numbers. It is for everyone’s safety. We are so sorry, and we hope to arrange something for early in the New Year CHRISTMAS FAIR A Christmas Fair will be held in the Marine Hotel on Saturday December 4th in aid of the Kerry Parents and Friends. Lots of beautiful Christmas gifts that are made locally will be available for purchase from our very talented local artisans. A raffle will take place on the day and all proceeds will go to the Kerry Parents and Friends. So please support this worthy cause. Come and browse our selection of stalls, enjoy a coffee at the Marine and shop local for Christmas. From 11am until 4pm and admission is free. 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 FOOD SHARE Every Monday & Wednesday there will be a delicious Food Cloud delivery in Ballybunion Community centre from Tesco’s, available from 1pm. It includes all perishable foods. This is a great free food service and is open to everyone. Please access through the back door of the centre, turn left into the kitchenette and take what you like. What is a Food Cloud: It is a social enterprise set up with the aim of tackling food waste by redistributing surplus food from the food industry to the charity sector. The aim is to reduce what we throw out — unused — from the fridge, it would go some way towards less food being squandered and that is at the heart of the Food Cloud message

RUN BALLYBUNION Run Ballybunion Road Races are set to return on Easter Saturday 16th April 2022. The races will feature the 10Km, a half marathon and a Kids Race. Further details of entry and cost will be available soon from the website and on the Run Ballybunion half marathon Facebook page 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 MEDITATION 365 Jason Gorham is offering weekly Meditation/Breathing classes and sessions in Ballybunion. If you or somebody you know would like to learn to Relax, DeStress, Unwind, get a handle on Anxiety, shed light on Depression. These classes and sessions will be transformational at their core you can expect change from within. Every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm at Lahesrough, Cnoc An Oir (Eircode given on reservation) €12. These sessions are aimed at both the beginner and the Master. Whatever your reason for attending, it will be catered to. We will learn to Meditate and then develop the practice over time. Sessions will be light and interactive. 0862154657 / info@meditation365.ie with Jason Gorham. CREDIT UNION The Ballybunion Credit Union will open on Thursdays 9.30am to 5pm Fridays 9.30am to 6.30pm closed for lunch on both days from 12.30pm-1.30pm. BROWNE’S BUTCHERS We are now taking orders for all your Christmas meat requirements. Fancy Dry Aged Prime Rib on the Bone or a Leg of Kerry Lamb. We can bone roll & stuff your farm fresh Turkey or Ham. Precooked Green & Smoked Gammon Hams also available Tried & trusted for generations. Browne’s Butchers is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday and Monday 9am to 12.30pm. You can phone in your order that will be ready for collection or Delivery. Phone 068 27105. KILCONLY NATIONAL SCHOOL Is currently enrolling for Junior Infants 2022/23. Enrolment application forms are available from the school office cillconla@gmail.com. Further information contact 068 27833. GRÁINNE TOOMEY CALENDAR Gráinne Toomey’s 2022 Calendar is A3 in size, printed in Ireland and full of photos of beautiful Ballybunion including the Virgin Rock, Ladies and Men’s Beach, cliffs and gorgeous sunsets. It is €15 plus postage or it can be purchased in Ballybunion at Coast Cafe Ballybunion or at any upcoming markets in Ballybunion and Listowel. It is also available on the website -https://www.graphotography.ie/shop DAY CARE DAYS OUT Due to certain circumstances regarding buses and drivers, we will have to organize our day care day in Namir’s on Tuesdays until Christmas when we will review the day again. Anybody interested in being collected by bus on Tuesday having lunch at Namir’s and being brought home again in daylight will have to ring Con or Eileen or tell one of the men who deliver the meals. Please give them your contact number and Eir code. Con 087 418 4241 or Eileen 086 223 4965 Looking forwards to seeing you soon. Please let us know as soon as possible to book your seat. BALLYBUNION CRAZY GOLF Checkers Cafe and Ballybunion Crazy Golf will be open at the weekends for parties, they have plenty of outdoor dining areas for you. For bookings call 087 6415513 CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Boxing Training every Wednesday at 6.30pm, every Friday at 7pm, and every Saturday at 12 noon, at the Irish Collage Sandhill Rd. New members welcome. AQUA AEROBICS Aqua Aerobics in Ballybunion Leisure Center Mon, 9.45am-10.30am and 10.30am-11.15am, Wed & Fri 9.45am10.30am. Tues and Thur. 8.00pm-8.45. For more information, Classes need to be BOOKED IN ADVANCE phone Martina on 087 7973 688 CAHILL’S SUPERVALU Winter opening hours are from 7.30am to 9pm Sunday to Thursday and 7:30am-9.30pm 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. CULLOTY CRAFTS Culloty crafts are still doing the book exchange, drop in books to take away and read and when you’re done 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.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE The next Afternoon tea dance will take place on Sunday December 5th from 3pm-5pm in aid of Ard Chúram. All are welcome to attend Music by Ger Walsh. Admission is €5 which includes refreshments.

WANTED MEMORABILIA FROM BALLYBUNION AND SURROUNDING AREAS If anyone has any old tickets, programs and photographs from concerts, dancing or showband concerts from 1960’s and 70’s please contact the Tourist Office Ballybunion 068 25555 Thank you

BALLYDUFF CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Christmas Craft Fair in Ballyduff Community Centre, Sunday 28th November 11am until 5pm

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE Ballybunion Community centre offers the following services to the community, typing service, Printing, Photocopying, Scanning, and Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799

ST JOSEPH’S SECONDARY SCHOOL Unfortunately, due to ongoing Covid restrictions and rising case numbers we cannot hold our traditional open night again this year. Instead, we invite you all to watch and enjoy our short video about our school. https://www.sjsb. info/ All 6th class students and their parents/guardians are advised that we are currently accepting applications for enrolment. The closing date is Monday 29th of November. You will find our enrolment forms on our website or by pressing on this link https://www.sjsb.info/.../Enrolmentform2019onwards.pdf or you can email the school secretary@sjsb.eu.

YOGA WITH SINEAD; AUTUMN & WINTER 2021 CLASSES Will be held in Ballybunion Leisure Centre. Thursday 7-8pm: Gentle Vinyasa Flow. Saturday 9-10am: Vinyasa Flow (mixed level). Both classes are open to all levels of experience. Class numbers are limited so pre-booking is required. For a full list of scheduled dates, or to enquire about the style & intention of each class, please phone or text Sinead on 087 7079 941.

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TARBERT NEWS Email; tarbertnews@outlook.com or telephone Patrick Lynch at 068/ 36117 on or before 7pm Sunday.

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH Friday 26th November at 7.30pm November Mass for the Decreased; Saturday 27th November at 7.30pm for Elizabeth Savage, Pallas; For those who died in the past twelve months November 2020 to November 2021.

DEATHS The death took place of Simon Michael O’Connor of Ruislip, Middlesex, England and Boolard, Newtownshandrum, County Cork. Simon, aged 64, died suddenly and unexpectedly on 14 November last in England. He was married to Amalia and they had two children. Funeral arrangements will take place at a later date in England. Sympathy of the community to his wife Amalia and her two children, to his mother Margie in Newtownshandrum, to his sister Juliette in Charleville, to his uncles Liam, ex MCC in Ballylongford, Vincent in Ballybunion and to his aunt Juliette in Dublin. Simon was predeceased by his father John, brothers Vincent and Kevin all buried in Kilnaughtin cemetery, Tarbert. Sympathy also to Anne Kiely, Tieraclea, Tarbert on the recent death of her sister, Sr Dolores O’Carroll formerly of Lixnaw who died unexpectedly at the Sisters of Mercy residence, Arus Mhuire, Clonakilty. Sr Dolores died on Wednesday 10 November and following her Requiem Mass on Saturday 13 November in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clonakilty she was buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Clonakilty. Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na marbh go léir. REMEMBRANCE MASS The annual Remembrance Mass for all who have died during the year will be celebrated on Friday next, 26 November in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert. Last week the Bereavement Support group published the names of some 30 parishioners who died in the parish and elsewhere between 1 December and 11 November 2021. This year due to Covid 19 there is no Remembrance Tree in the sanctuary but you can submit the names of those you want remembered and include in the box on the steps of the sanctuary. You can also visit the graveyards in the parish and pray for the souls of the faithful departed. The Remembrance Mass will be live streamed on www.stmarystarbert.com POST OFFICE ‘Greetings from Tarbert,’ Christmas Cards and Christmas stamp booklets are now available at Tarbert Post Office. The Santa post box is also open and children will receive a postal reply from Santa Claus during Christmas week. ARD CÚRAM LISTOWEL Kitty McElligott advises that the new Dementia Day Care Centre, the Fuchsia Centre is now open in Listowel. The Centre provides a Day Care Service for Older People on three days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. A freshly cooked lunch is available and activities are also provided and transport is available on the Local Link Kerry bus. To help defray costs a Flag Day for which a permit has been granted will be take place in Listowel on Friday 3 December and your help and support would be appreciated. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS Following long time representations by Tarbert Development Association, the stretch of footpath extending from beyond the Bridewell to the first bend on the Island road has been renewed in reinforced concrete by the Highway Maintenance Section of Kerry County Council. A bicycle stand on a concrete base has also been installed at the old Pier. These are welcome improvements, thanks to all concerned and keep up the good work. CÚRSAÍ CÚRSÁLA Tuairisc ó Thomás: The long trip to County Wexford paid dividends for James and Shane Lavery, when their greyhound ‘Please Laura’ won her ticket to Clonmel at Enniscorthy. ‘Please Laura’ is bred by Jimmy Sweeney of Tarmons and is trained by Johnny Mulcahy in Tipperary. Her full sister previously qualified for Jimmy in Listowel.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Masses times: Sunday 28th November at 11.00am for Gerard O’Sullivan, Banemore. RATHEA CHURCH: Masses times: Sunday 28th November at 9.30am for Michael Sweeney, Rathea & Listowel. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make contact with the office by phone, for now. Tel. no. (066) 7132111. CONFIRMATION Confirmation talk by Dr Patricia Kiernan is happening on Tuesday, 30th November at 7pm via Zoom. To register please contact the Diocesan Office. DEATHS Baby Caoimhe Bridget McCarthy, Killerisk, Tralee and Lixnaw, passed away on the 18th November 2021. Sympathy to her parents Brian and Caroline and all the extended McCarthy/O’Brien families. May she rest in peace. Bernie Nicholas (née O’Mahony), Mill Road, Corbally, late of the Horse & Hound, Mulgrave Street, Limerick and formerly of Lixnaw passed away on the 14th November 2021. Sympathy to her husband Noel, her daughters Bridget and Frances, her son Jack, her sisters: France, Nora, Joan, Peg and her brother John and all the extended Nicholas/O’Mahony families. May she rest in peace. Eileen Hannon, Glebe Lodge, Castleisland, and formerly of Pallas, Lixnaw passed away on 14th November 2021. Sympathy to her sister Kitty Curtin; her nieces and her nephews and all the extended Hannon families. May she rest in peace. WEDDING Congratulation & best wishes to Anne Marie Kelliher, Lixnaw & James Treanor, Tralee who got married in St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Friday last the 19th November 2021.

MOYVANE Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Wishes to acknowledge receipt of the following grant allocation from KCC: €2,500 from the Community Support Fund, which was used to part fund the upgrade of the flower beds on Church Road. Moyvane Development Association also wishes to acknowledge receipt of €1,000 under the Community Enhancement Programme from KCC & The Department of Rural and Community Development which was used to purchase a mulcher lawn mower. MOYVANE GAA LOTTO There was no winner of the €5,400 Jackpot in last Sunday night’s draw. Numbers drawn were: 3, 9, 13, 28. Lucky dips: €40 each: Pascal Sweeney, Moyvane. Mike Buckley, Woodgrove. Brendan Fitzmaurice, Glin Road. Eileen & Tom Haugh, Tarmons. Michelle Buckley, co Noreen O’Connell, Ahalahana. Thank you to John Finucane who helped with the draw. 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. Tickets are 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. Next Sunday night’s Jackpot is €5,500 and the draw will be held at Con Brosnan Park at 8.00pm. As always thank you for your continued support.

LIXNAW GAA Split The Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Katie Fitzgerald, Muckenaugh, Lixnaw, lucky winners of €128. Next draw will take place in Foley’s Gala, Lixnaw. We also drew two extra names to go into a draw for a Christmas Hamper. The two names are: Anne Kelliher, Ballinclogher & Gary Kelliher, Banemore. Thanks for your continued support. COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME GRANT The Lixnaw Hurling Club are very grateful to the Department of Rural & Community Development, Community & Tourism Unit and Kerry County Council for a grant of €1,000 which they are receiving under the Community Enhancement Programme. The grant will enable the provision of wall trellis, planter boxes and shrubs adjacent to the walking/recreational space at Hermitage Park thereby promoting biodiversity and a pollinator friendly environment. LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW Jackpot €6,800. Numbers drawn were: 6, 7, 13, 22. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Mike O’Sullivan, The Village, Finuge: George O’Connell, Clandouglas: Marion Sheehy, Finuge. Next draw will take place in the Railway Bar on the 22nd November. Jackpot will be €6,850. ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB LOTTO Monday 15th November 2021, Jackpot €10,100. No Jackpot winner. The number drawn were 11, 17, 24, 25. €30 Lucky Dip Winners: Brian Long, Lyreacrompane; Joanne Kelliher, Banemore. €20 Lucky Dip Winners: Mary Mangan, Lyreacrompane; Philomena Ryan, Tullig; Mary Horgan, Ballyhorgan. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal on Monday 22nd November 2021. Jackpot will be €10,200. Tickets are 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 you continued support. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR There will be a Christmas Craft Fair held in Ballyduff on next Sunday 28th November in the Ballyduff Community Centre from 11am to 5pm. CONTACT To include items in the Lixnaw notes, please email lixnawnotes@gmail.com by 10pm on Sunday evening.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS BALLYBUNION CHRISTMAS MARKET will take place on Saturday, November 27 from 11.00am to 3.00pm in Ballybunion Community Centre with local crafts, gifts, photography, pottery, homemade bakes, preserves and much, much more. Everyone will have to wear masks at all times, contact details for contact tracing will have to be given. Social distancing will have to be observed. But we can all support local crafters, makers & small businesses. Entry via the back car park of the Community Centre. For more information and to book a table please private message the Ballybunion Community Market Facebook page. BALLYDUFF CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR will be held in the Community Centre on this Sunday, November 28 from 11.00am to 5.00pm. ONCE AGAIN We said goodbye to another member of our community. Brenda Moriarty left this world on Friday, November 05 having been in a nursing home for a few years before her passing. If you knew Brenda you could never imagine that she would reach the stage in her life where she would not be able to take care of herself. She was a very active member of the community, having been caretaker of the Sports Hall for a number of years and her big thing was keeping the village free of litter and did she do a good job on that? I assure you while Brenda was around it would be more than your life was worth to litter any part of the village! She was predeceased by her sisters Babs and Madeline, brothers Chris and John.

NOVICE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI FINAL: Moyvane will play Cromane at 2.00pm in Strand Road, Tralee on Sunday, November 28. Good luck to team and management.

Her sister Phyllis is now left to fly the family flag and may she do so for many years to come. Sympathy to Phyllis and her family, the Barrett family, Lenamore and all other members of the extended Moriarty family.

MINOR NORTH KERRY CHAMPIONSHIP: Moyvane lost out to Ballyduff on a final score of Moyvane 1-13, Ballyduff 2-12. There are no details of the North Kerry Minor League Final fixture v Knock/Brosna/Duagh.

CHURCH NOTES Friday, November 26, Knockanure 10.00am Private Intention. Saturday November 27 Moyvane Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Margaret and John Meade, Aughrim. Sunday, November 28, Knockanure 9.30am People of the Parish. Moyvane 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Peggy & Mick Sheahan Leitrim Middle.

JUNIOR NORTH KERRY CUP: Details of the semi final against Brosna still have not been finalised. AGM of Moyvane GAA Club will be held on Friday, December 10 at 8.00pm. All motions and nominations to be with the Club Secretary by Friday, December 03.

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Groups enjoying the festivities at The Christmas Market in The Square, Listowel last Saturday

Pourthewine - winner of the Derby Trial Stake in Tradaree 2021. Owners are Niamh Galvin and Niamh McKenna

Enjoying a glorious day at Ballylongford on Sunday for the Eddie Carmody Commemoration were Councillor Tom Barry, Moss Moriarty and Donal O Sullivan. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Teresa Spillane, Paul O’ Connor, Sharon Boyle, Joe Moynihan, Jimmy Deenihan pictured during The Listowel Food Fair at Garvey’s SuperValu. Photographer - Daria Piaseczna

Sixth Class students from Presentation Primary School performing for the turning on of the Christmas Lights in Listowel Town Square last weekend

Danielle Clemmer on a recent photoshoot before she was on TG4 from LA to Clounmacon. Photos by John Kelliher

Local man John Martin O Sullivan singing a heartfelt song at Ballylongford on Sunday for The Commemoration. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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Draw 22/11/21 - Numbers Drawn 8-21-25-28 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €20 Catherine Kelly, Irremore €20 Matthew Kelly, Moneypoint €20 Jayden Chute, 81 Ballygologue Park €20 Jimmy Gleeson, New York €20 Alice Pyne, Killarney Next Draw 29/11/21 - Jackpot €2,900 Results Under 15 Premier Boys Listowel Celtic 1 2 St Brendans Park Scorer: Kiegan Moloney Man of the match: Kiegan Moloney Under 13 Boys Division 1 Tralee Dynamos 2 0 Listowel Celtic Under 15 Boys Listowel Celtic B 0 4 Inter Kenmare McCarthy Insurance Group Munster Junior Cup Listowel Celtic 6 1 Ballyheigue Athletic Well done to our Boys who were superb last Sunday Well done to Manager Richard who is doing tremendous work with this talented group Thanks to Ballyheigue for a sporting game... Scorers: Ashley Kelliher(2), Darren Loughnane(2), Paudie Quinn, Niall Downey Man of the match : Darren Loughnane Fixtures Saturday 27th November Under 12 Girls Premier 10.30am Fenit Samphires V Listowel Celtic Under 12 Girls Division 1 Fenit Samphires B V Listowel Celtic B (Time TBA) Under 14 Girls National Cup 4.30pm Regional V Listowel Celtic Under 12 Boys Premier 10.00am Listowel Celtic V St Brendans Park Under 12 Boys Division 1 11.30am Listowel Celtic B V Fenit Samphires Under 13 Boys Premier 3.00pm Listowel Celtic V Killarney Athletic Under 14 Boys Premier 12noon Killorglin V Listowel Celtic Under 16 Boys Premier 1.00pm Listowel Celtic V Inter Kenmare Best Wishes to all our teams in action at the weekend

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BEALE GAA

Beale GAA Club host our Annual General Meeting on Saturday at 8.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. Any member planning to attend, please email secretary.beale.kerry@gaa.ie for relevant documents to be emailed to you in advance of meeting. Stretched for numbers, Beale/Finuge came up short against Knocknagoshel/ Brosna/Duagh in the North Kerry Minor Championship quarter final on Sunday in Mountcoal. Duagh is the venue on Saturday when our seniors play Brosna in the quarter final of the North Kerry Championship. Throw in at 2.30. Our juniors play St Senans in the final of the North Kerry Intermediate Cup on Saturday, December 11thh , in Coolard at 2 o’clock. The numbers drawn in the Beale Lotto on Sunday night were 2.6, 8 and 16. There was no jackpot winner and one Match-3 winner, Amy Farrell, Doon East, who won €100. Next week’s jackpot is €2,550. The draw takes place in Courtney’s Bar on Sunday at 9 o’clock. Guaranteed minimum prizes of €100 each week! Get your tickets in local outlets or play online at https://clubforce.com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/ or download the Clubforce app. Thanks to everyone who supports our lotto.

No winner of the jackpot of €5400. Numbers drawn 1,11,29,31 €50 Anne Sheehy Kilcara €30 Callum Buckley Athea €20 Mick, MaryAnn Martina €20 Paul O Connor Duagh €20 Mike Walsh Derk. Christmas Draw Entry Helena O Carroll

Fixtures: Sunday 28th November – John J Galvin Mens Hamper Singles – Old Course Sunday 28th November – John J Galvin Mens Hamper Singles – Cashen

Club lotto results: Monday 22nd November 2021 jackpot €10,200, no jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 10, 17, 18, 27. Lucky dip winners were : €30 Ann Horgan Ballyhorgan, €30 John Riordan Leith Cross Tralee, €20 Denis & Margaret Kennelly Rathea, €20 Norma & Brian Hayes Pallas, €20 Trish Dillon Leith West Tralee. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw at the Clubhouse Mountcoal Monday 29th November 2021 jackpot €10,300. 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.

Ladies Competitions: Tuesday Competition – 16th November 2021 – Cashen Course 1st Lorraine Canty (19) 34 pts 2nd Mary Hickey Keane (29) 32 pts 3rd Patricia Barrett (37) 31 pts (b9-12pts) 4th Marie Benn (31) 31 pts (b9-7pts) Fixtures: Tuesday 30th November 2021 – Ladies Competition – Old Course Senior Men’s Competition – Thursday 18th November 2021 – Cashen Course 1st Pat Shanahan (25) 35+5 40pts 2nd Pat Toomey (21) 35+4 39pts 3rd Nicholas Hayes (23)37-1 36pts 4th Michael Fogarty (20)34+1 35pts B5-12 5th Michael P O’Farrell (24)33+2 35pts B5-11 6th Dan Sheehan (17)35-1 34pts 7th John Shier (20) 34-1 33pts B5-14 8th Martin Lucey (20)36-3 33pts B5-12 9th Brendan Lynch (25)33-1 32pts 10th Brendan O’Callaghan (20)32-1 31pts B5-12 B3-7 Gross Haulie Costello 22pts V. John Maguire (22)31-2 29pts S.V. Tadgh Barrett (44) 31pts B5-12 Thursday 25th November - Senior Men’s Christmas Hamper – Cashen Course Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 19th November 2021 – Cashen Course 1st Patricia Boyle (16) 20 pts (6/14) 2nd Mary Horgan (12) 20 pts (7/13) 3rd Marie Benn (16) 19 pts

Our AGM is on Sunday 05th December in the clubrooms in Pat Kennedy Park, see our facebook page for time. We would like to extend an open invitation to all Parents with Kids involved in our set up. We have served the Youth of North Kerry and Beyond since 1963 and with Your Help, we will continue to do so for many years to come.

DUAGH GAA

Men’s Competitions: 5 Club Turkey Singles – 14th November 2021 – Cashen Course 1st John Joy (14) 40pts (B -9 23) 2nd Colm O’Halloran (20) 40pts (B9 – 22) 3rd Edward Costello (19) 40pts (B9 – 21) Category 1, (+5 to 5 handicap) 1st Thomas O’Connor (5) 33pts Category 2, (6 to 12 handicap) 1st John Corridan (10) 39pts Category 3, (13 to 20 handicap) 1st PJ Barry (17) 37pts (B9 – 17, B6 –10) Category 4, (21 + Handicap) 1st Patrick Shanahan (26) 39pts (B9 – 20)

Fixtures: Friday 26th November 2021 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA

Fixtures: North Kerry Senior Championship Quarter Final Sunday 5th December @ 12 pm in Brosna Knocknagoshel V Castleisland Desmonds

North Kerry Minor Championship Semi Final Sunday 5th December @ 11.30am in Knockanure Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh V Ballyduff Results: North Kerry Minor Championship 2021 Sponsored by O Connor Hardware and Farm Supplies Duagh Quarter Final Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh 4.16 v Beale/Finuge 1.04 Lotto: This month’s jackpot of €11,300 will be held on the 28th November. Play online using Clubforce or from our lotto boxes in Super Valu and Kathleen’s Foodstore Abbeyfeale, Kieran’s Xl, Fealesbridge Co-op, Eileen’s Cafe, Bakery and Deli and Diarmuid’s Butchers Castleisland. Thanks for the continued support. Sellers of our yearly lotto tickets will be calling to all areas of the parish between now and the next draw. The yearly ticket allows you the opportunity to be in each monthly draw for the entire year. This is a huge part of our clubs fundraising and we ask that you support our lotto.

Next weeks jackpot €5500. Thank you all for your continued support.

ST. SENANS GAA

10 Years in Croker: For just €25 you could Win a pair of Premium tickets to Croke Park for 10 years valued at €27,000. Draw will take place on 15th January. Premium Tickets come with Premium Benefits! As a Premium Member, you are guaranteed tickets to the All-Ireland Finals, as well as tickets to every other GAA fixture at Croke Park ! Premium members get first refusal on all concerts happening at the stadium. Fixtures / Results McElligott Oil’s Asdee U-15 North Kerry Championship Sunday 28th November Finuge V St Senans throw-in 11am in Finuge. Minor Championship quarter final 2021 Sponsored by O’Connor Hardware and Farm Supplies. St Senans 1-10 Tarbert 0-05. Well done to all involved. Semifinal Sunday 5th December at 11.30 am St Senans v Listowel Emmets in Duagh Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship first round St Senans 0-12 Finuge 0-07. Quarter final Saturday 4th December Finuge host St Senans V Ballydonoghue throw-in 2:30pm.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 20th November 2021 at GAA Grounds Jackpot €13,000 - Numbers Drawn: 8, 12, 21, 25 No Winner - Lucky Dips €20: James Cox, Ballyline €20: Eileen Dowling , Online €20: Liz Mulvihill, Well Road €20: Owen Tydings, Asdee 3 x Free Tickets: Dave Fennell, Lenamore Next Weeks Jackpot €13,050 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!! Ballylongford GAA Club

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 19th November 2021, were as follows, 16, 23, 29, 32. The Jackpot was €2,900 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Conor and Sarah Williams- Online Columba O’ Connor- Online. Oisín Loughane- Coolard. Eamon Kissane- Lacca. Maureen O’ Connell- Kiltean. The following won three free tickets: Eoghan O’ Sullivan- Listowel. Kevin Cremin- Ballydonoghue. Thomas Deenihan- Moybella. Next weeks Jackpot will be €3,000 and the draw will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 26th November 2021. Fixtures: 2020 North Kerry Championship final Ballydonoghue v Castleisland on Sunday November 28th @ 2pm in Brosna. 2021 North Kerry Championship quarter final Ballydonoghue v St Senan’s in Finuge on Saturday December 4th @ 2.30pm.

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KNOCKANURE GAA

There was no winner of the €9200 jackpot Tuesday night. The numbers drawn were 9, 23, 24, 31. Our lucky dip winners were 1. Cornelius Moloney, Knockmeal 2. Noirín Goulding, c/o Eleanorw 3. Tara & Joseph, Knocknasna 4. Bríd O’Keeffe, Kilmorna 5. Mike Dillon, Amber Garage Our next draw is due to be held on Tuesday 23rd November with jackpot upto €9300. Congratulations to our lucky dip winners and thank you again for all your support.

FINUGE GAA

On Sunday Finuge played their round one North Kerry Championship fixture with near neighbours St Senans, at home in O’Sullivan Park. On a perfect day for football at the end of November, both teams took a cagey opening approach to this game. Early scoring was slow and at the first water break the visitors led three points to no score. In quarter two Finuge came into the game scoring three on the bounce to level matters. Senans then took their turn to hit three on the bounce followed by a point from Finuge making it six points to four at halftime and anybody game. Senans seized the initiative after resumption scoring three fast points. The second water break had Senans leading 10 points to six. Play was stop/ start in the last quarter due to a number of injuries and some close dancing broke out a few times! A Finuge point made it a one score game and the lads kept hanging in as they had throughout. Finally, Senans scored the last two points and held on to win. Finuge had a number of potential goal chances, especially in the second quarter, that had they come off could have made for a different outcome! This brings to a conclusion the senior activity for 2021, thank you to everybody involved. The minors played their north kerry quarterfinal also on Sunday. Teaming up with Beale the faced the combination of Knocknagoshel/Brosna/Duagh. It was not to be their day and went down convincingly. The club has a number of tickets for sale for the Kerry GAA “Win A House in Killarney” raffle. Please contact Bridget or any of the club officers if you wish to purchase. The Finuge club wishes to express its condolences to Brian, Caroline and the McCarthy family of Ballyhorgan on their recent, sad loss.

MOYVANE GAA

Club Lotto: There was no winner of the €5,400 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 3, 9,1 3 and 28 Lucky Dips: 1. Paschal Sweeney, Moyvane 2. Mike Buckley, 34 Woodgrove 3. Brendan Fitzmaurice, Glin Road 4. Eileen & Tom Haugh, Tarmons 5. Michelle Buckley, c/o Noreen O Connell Ahalahana We would like to thank John Finucane 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 €5,500 and the draw will be held on Sunday November 28th at Con Brosnan Park at 8pm. As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro Novice Club Championship Semi Final: Moyvane will meet Cromane at 2pm in Strand Road on Sunday, November 28th. The very best of luck to the team and management. Minor North Kerry Championship: Moyvane lost out to Ballyduff in a final score of Moyvane 1-13 to Ballyduff 2-12. We now await details of the North Kerry Minor League Final fixture v Knock/Brosna/Duagh. AGM: The Club AGM will beheld on Friday, 10th at 8pm. All motions and nominations to be with the Club Secretary by Friday, December 3rd. Win A House In Killarney: Anyone interested in buying a ticket for the County Board draw to win a house in Killarney along with various bonus draws can contact Club Chairman Michael Walsh on 0879817883. Junior North Kerry Cup: We are awaiting details of our Junior Cup Final v Ballyduff.

NORTH KERRY GAA

Bernard O’Callaghan Memorial Senior Football Championship - Round 1 Report by Mairead Moriarty Brosna 2.12 V Duagh 1.09 - Saturday 20 November Ah, there’s nothing quite like the North Kerry Championship. If you’ve any North Kerry in your DNA, there’s a thrill to hitting the road on cold, rainy days

to follow your team as they battle through this rugged and gritty competition. The Duagh fans arrived to Pairc na Feile, Brosna on such a day to join a strong and vocal local support. Brosna had the better start finding their poise easily with their captain, Tom Fitzgerald getting a good point from play. They followed up quickly with a missed goal opportunity that drew an audible gasp from the Stand, as a dangerous ball just glanced wide. Duagh, when in possession, struggled to get out of their own half due to high-energy tackling and turnovers by a diligent Brosna squad. Brosna’s Jamie O’Sullivan, who started up front for Dee McAuliffe, got a lovely point from play followed by a quality point from Paul Walsh. A free for Duagh just prior to the first water break saw Martin Scannell assuredly pop the ball over to leave the sides Brosna 0 03. Duagh 0 01. Early in the second quarter, a golden pass from Brosna’s Paul Walsh intersected beautifully with Adam Barry who clinically found the net. Brosna’s Kieran O’Donnell added a cool point from play to Brosna’s score line. Duagh’s Killian Buckley showed pedigree with a great point from play with Brosna’s Tom Fitzgerald answering with another point. Just before halftime, Duagh’s Martin Scannell confidently converted another free as did Brosna’s Tom McGoldrick leaving the sides on Brosna 1 06. Duagh 0 03. The second half saw Brosna continue to dominate the game with Paul Walsh (P), Conor Lane (FP), Kieran O’Donnell (M) and Tom McGoldrick (F) getting points from a mixture of play, free and mark. In this quarter Duagh’s Killian Buckley’s lovely point would be their sole score allowing Brosna to maintain a comfortable lead at the second water break: Brosna 1 10. Duagh 0 05. As expected, Duagh found their groove in the third quarter and with a singular determination and some complacency by the homeside, they assembled a fabulous goal by Ger McCarthy and five further points from play from Tim Quirke, Seanan O’Keefe (2) and Daniel O’Donoghue (2). But Brosna countered this fluid offensive by producing a lightening Paul Walsh goal, intuitively harvested from a wayward ball off an upright and an elegant Tom McGoldrick point from play. This very sporting game was ably refereed by Ger D O’Carroll of Asdee who, in the last few minutes of the game, issued just one black card to Brosna’s no.21. Brosna Subs Introduced: Danny Moriarty, Peter Curtin, Darren Horan, Don McAuliffe. Duagh Subs Introduced: Jason Carmody, Jack Dillon, Dylan Breen. Brosna will be disappointed with the number of wides on the day. Duagh will take comfort from the wealth of promising young talent coming through their ranks. The game closed out with Brosna the deserved winners. FT Brosna 2 12. Duagh 1 09. Ballyduff 4.08 v Tarbert 1.10 Finuge 0.07 v St Senans 0.12 Moyvane 0.04 v Castleisland Desmonds 5.18 Draw for the 2021 North Kerry Championship 1/4 Finals Listowel Emmets -v- Ballyduff Brosna -v- Beale Ballydonoghue -v- St. Senans Knocknagoshel -v- Desmonds

LISTOWEL 14 -V- CORCA DHUIBHNE 10 Listowel delivered what could be considered the shock of the season in overcoming an excellent and previously unbeaten Corca Dhuibhne side, with both teams scoring 2 tries each and the excellent conversion kicking of out half Cathal Byrne helping Listowel to topple the League Leaders. This was a truly epic game, enjoyed by a great crowd, with Listowel going ahead in the first half with Jake Rochford getting onto a great pass from out half Cathal Byrne to strongly cross the whitewash and the out half coverting from a long Distance for listowel to go 7-0 ahead. The south Kerry team then put the Listowel defence under great pressure for the remainder of the half and Listowel held up very well but a well drilled Corca Dhuibhne pack impressively notched up 2 tries near the corner flags, out of range of their kicker to lead 10-7 at half time. Listowel’s character was truly tested to the limit and they stood strong as a panel, time and again with exceptional tackling and defending and some quick thinking moves, gaining field position throughout the second half, turning the tide in their favour in this very evenly matched contest. Listowel’s incessant determination led them into their opponents half in the second half and to a 5m scum. The Listowel pack dominated their bigger rivals at the set piece with Sean Mcgelligott, Cein Carey and Hooker Ryan Henderson exceptional. John Curtin and Fionn Byrne called the play and a long pass was sent to Cathal Byrne who picked it off his boot laces and shot it out to the impressive first centre Jake Rochford to steam roll his way under the posts for his second try and his 4th try in 2 weeks, converted easily by Listowel . Corca Dhuibhne came out strongly again and were driven back by superb Listowel defending keeping their line unbreakable in the second half to protect and deservedly take the victory . A superb performance by both teams with notably strong performances from Marcos Leahy stealing and constantly disrupting line outs. Cein Carey was excellent in the line out and loose with great front row work. Sean McElligott again exceptional in the scrum and more great runs in the loose is becoming a prop to be reckoned with. Fionn Byrne at scrum half with excellent, aggressive tackling and running again and cool consistent passing and driving his pack expertly. Jake Rochford with 3 great runs for 2 tries and proving to be growing into an exceptional player and John Curtin, returning from injury and leading his pack by dogged determination. Man of the match for great passing, picking a pass up at his toes to send Jake Rockford in for second match winning try and Incredible tackles driving back their big back row forwards again and again coupled with secure kicking from hand and drop outs and 2 excellent conversions, went to outhalf Cathal Byrne.

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MEANING OF LIFE “In our day that used to be a sin but yirra sure there’s no such thing as sin anymore...anything goes these days.” We were tripping down memory lane, recalling our catechism that we had all through primary school with it’s colour coded questions. The questions that had a blue dot were easy to learn off, those with a red dot were a bit more difficult but the black dotted ones were seriously hard work. Now, there were two types of sin, venial and mortal. The venial was the “fat free” equivalent, the harmless sin like fibbing or stealing the butt of a pencil from someone whereas the mortal sin had you hell bound. How things have changed since those days! Now the lines between right and wrong, good and bad have become increasingly blurred. Some People even deny the existence of sin completely and blame society or upbringing or the political system for wrong behaviour. There is no sense of accountability to a higher power. However, the Word of God has something to say on this point too. In Isaiah 5:20 God says “What sorrow for those who say evil is good and good is evil, that light is dark and dark is light, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.” The bible reveals that holiness is the essence of the the One True and Living God. He cannot accommodate sin because He is Holy, so sin separates us from

Him. In Isaiah again we read that “your sins have separated you from God, your sins have hidden His Face from you...” How awful that is! Especially when we are all sinners! 1 John 1:8 clearly states “if we say we have no sin ,we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” So then what are we to do? are we completely lost? No hope? Is that it? Forever abandoned? Thankfully no! We have an incredible God who loves each and everyone of us so much that He was willing to give His Beloved Son Jesus to take all of our sins, past present and future in His body on the cross at Calvary so that we no longer need to be separated from Him. There is no point in codding ourselves. Sin is real, Evil is real. But the One True and Living God has dealt with this at the CROSS. I would be a fool not to accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour of my life and experience the peace and joy of knowing that l am no longer separated from God because of Jesus’s death on the cross. If you require any further information you can call LCF at 087 9529907. Yours sincerely Bridie (Dillon)Hartney

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Mother of Devine Grace, You can find a way where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant my request. Amen. M.W.

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