Volume 14 Issue 31 by TheAdvertiser

Thurs 10th February 2022 Vol. 14 Issue 31

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LISTOWEL CREDIT UNIONS LOWEST HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOAN RATES ARE BACK ON A PERMANENT BASIS

Borrow up to €70,000 to help decorate, extend or renovate you home. Listowel Credit Union are delighted to announce the return of their lowest Home Improvement Loan Rates and on a permanent basis. Previously only available on a promotional basis, the demand and success of Home Improvement Loans in 2021 has led to the decision to introduce the rates on a permanent basis. Speaking about the reintroduction of the Home Improvement Loan rates, Ashley FitzGerald, Marketing Manager, Listowel Credit Union said: “Our members have been busy renovating and redecorating their homes and we want to continue to offer one of the lowest Home Improvement Loan rates in our common bond. Members will find we are happy to provide flexible loans of any size to suit their grand design plans and now on a permanent basis.” “With the announcement of the Home Energy Upgrade Scheme from government many more members may be looking to upgrade their homes and require finance assistance to coincide with SEAI grants. A Home Improvement Loan from Listowel Credit Union loan is now one of the best options available to members.” Our Loans Officers at Listowel Credit Union will discuss all options and ensure everything is clear, transparent and straightforward. For more information on Home Improvement Loans – call us today in Listowel or Ballybunion 068 21938 or log on to www.listowelcu.ie to find out more. *Cost of Finance. For a €45,000, 10 year variable interest rate loan, with 120 monthly weekly repayments of €510.97, an interest Rate of 6.5% (Typical APR of 6.70%) the total amount payable by the member is €61,304.48. Information correct as at 27/01/2022. Loans are subject to approval. Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Listowel Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE MEADOWLANDS HOTEL AND THE ROSE OF TRALEE

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL… AN EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEADOWLANDS HOTEL The Rose of Tralee International Festival have announced that they have entered into an exciting partnership with the four-star Meadowlands Hotel in Tralee. Situated in a relaxing and enchanting oasis, the four-star Family run Hotel offers an ideal retreat for Roses, family, and friends. The Meadowlands is becoming a major sponsor of the Festival, and will provide exclusive use of the hotel’s accommodation, restaurant, meeting rooms, and related services for the duration of the Festival in 2022. The popular “Johnny Franks Bar” will continue to cater for the food and beverage requirements of their regular customers, however there will be a rosy tint added to their experience during the famous August festivities. Roses, Judges, RTE execs., the redoubtable Dáithí Ó Sé, the Rose team and a scattering of VIP’s will quietly go about their business in the plush comfort of the charming, four-star hotel. Rose Escorts will occasionally arrive in their unique supporting role, as will Rose centres, family, and friends from around the world for Festive entertainment, caint, ceol agus craic. Anthony O’Gara, Festival Chairman said: “The Ó Mathúna family are warm hospitable people, and great supporters of community, sport, music, and culture locally. They have established a reputation for quality, for exceptional service, and for decency and courtesy in their interaction with People. We are excited to bring our Rose Family and the heart of this festival into their care, and we look forward to working with the Ó Mathúna family and their staff. The Festival’s reputation for facilitating new friendships, and for demonstrating Kerry hospitality at its best, is in safe hands.” He went on to thank the Rose Hotel for their friendship over the past four festivals, and to wish them the very best for the future. Paddy Ó Mathúna of the Meadowlands Hotel said: “We are very excited to be announced as the new “Home of the Roses”. As a family-run hotel, our team welcomes this opportunity to work with the Rose of Tralee International Festival to bring the festival to a new era for Tralee. We have big shoes to fill, but we are confident with our fantastic team that the Meadowlands Hotel will provide the perfect host hotel for the Roses, Judges, Media and Rose Family. We look forward to working with the Rose Team to create new memories. Guímid gach rath ar Féile na Rós 2022.” Pictured L-R: Heather MacIver Sales & Marketing Manager Meadowlands Hotel Tralee, Peggy Uí Mhathúna Owner Meadowlands Hotel Tralee, Anthony O’Gara Chief Executive Rose of Tralee International Festival, Siobhán Ní Mhathúna General Manager Meadowlands Hotel Tralee, Paddy Ó Mathúna Owner Meadowlands Hotel Tralee and Suzan O’Gara Festival Director Rose of Tralee International Festival. Photo By: Domnick Walsh - Eye Focus LTD - 087 2672033

MINISTER FOLEY CONFIRMS WAIVING OF FEES FOR 2022 STATE EXAMINATIONS

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has on Thursday 3rd February confirmed the waiving of the fees for the 2022 Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations. Students will not have to pay the fees which would usually be €116 and €109 for the Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle examinations respectively. Minister Foley said: “We have sought to bring clarity and certainty for students this week by confirming the arrangements for the 2022 examinations and I am pleased to confirm today that fees for this year’s State examinations are being waived.” The timetables for the State examinations will be available at examinations. ie in the coming days. Schools will be supported and given clear guidance on the arrangements for the examination this year which will be guided by the Public Health advice.

LISTOWEL TOASTMASTERS ARE BACK!

Information on the changes to the Leaving Certificate examinations will be available on gov.ie/LeavingCertificate and at examinations.ie next week.

With the relaxation of restrictions, live meetings have returned so if you are looking for a fun night out and to improve your public speaking skills along the way then why not come along?

Information on the Junior Cycle examinations will be available on gov.ie/juniorcycle.

Next meeting is this Thursday, February 10th, at 8pm in the Seanchaí/Kerry Writers’ Museum. Tea and coffee included €5. All welcome.

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW €285,000 COMMUNITY FUND

Council opens applications for Community Activities Fund 2022 Kerry County Council is inviting applications from community groups in Kerry for the €285,000 Community Activities Fund for 2022. The Fund will support community groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their non-pay running costs, for example utility bills or other non-pay operating costs including rental and lease costs, insurance bills. The Community Activities Fund (CAF) which is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development forms parts of the Community Enhancement Programme and is open for applications until 28 February. Today’s announcement follows the launch last week of the €750,000 Community Support Fund, which is now in its eighth year. The call for applications to the CAF was made this week by the Chairperson of the Kerry Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), Cllr Norma Moriarty who visited Cumann Tithíochta na Dromada in Dromid, which has benefited from such funding in recent years. ‘This is a really targeted fund in that it supports running costs for community centres and facilities which can often be very onerous for voluntary groups. The Community Department at Kerry County Council is available to assist applicants and I hope that groups will apply for this important source of funding over the coming weeks,’ said Cllr Moriarty. Groups will also be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, defibrillators, canopies and training equipment. Application forms and more information is now available on the Kerry County Council website: www.kerrycoco.ie and from the Community Department 066 7183680.

TWO OF IRELAND’S FINEST MUSICIANS SHARE THE SIAMSA TÍRE STAGE PART OF OUR TRAD CONNECTIONS SERIES

Danny O’Mahony a renowned traditional musician from Ballyduff, joins forces with the equally renowned Steve Cooney, who was born in Melbourne, Australia and came to Ireland in 1980. This concert promises to be one of the highlights in the traditional music calendar in 2022. A wonderful night of music and story is guaranteed, with two of Ireland’s finest musicians sharing the one stage. Waiting List: If this event is sold out, please join the waiting list by simply clicking the ‘Book Now’ button at siamsatire.com, choosing the date/time you are interested in and selecting ‘Join the waiting list’, we will then contact you if a spot becomes available. Alternatively, you can call our friendly Box Office team on 066-7123055 and they will be happy to assist you.

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CRUINNIÚ NA NÓG KERRY 2022

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people. It is happening on Saturday June 11th and in advance of the day, Kerry County Council’s Arts Office | Creative Ireland Kerry Office is looking for feedback from children and young people themselves about what they would like see included in this year’s Kerry programme. “We want to hear from children and young people themselves” says Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer | Creative Ireland Coordinator. “This is their day for creativity, it is a chance for them to try out new things, or learn more about artforms they are already interested in.” The Arts Office + Creative Ireland Kerry Office also want to hear from arts practitioners and groups with proposals for this year’s event, particularly those with experience of working with young people and children. The deadline for receipt of proposals to deliver events is Friday 1pm, 4th March 2022. The programme will be devised based on feedback from children and young people, informed by what they want to participate in, and witness on the day. ANOTHER BOOK DONATION FOR COOLARD SCHOOL… This book was donated to Coolard National School by the late Maurice Richard Bunyan (1947 - 2020) in Memory of his Grand Parents Maurice Bunyan and Hanna Bunyan nee Flavin of Knockenaugh. L/R: Vincent Carmody, Timmy Kennelly, Emily Kissane, Margaret Kissane Principal, Michael Flavin.

OPEN LETTER FROM THE ROSE OF TRALEE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

Some misinformation has crept into the local public discourse, particularly online, in relation to our plans for Festival 2022. We want to politely intervene to reassure local people, and our Rose family further afield, that the Festival is blooming anew after a two-year hiatus, and we have very exciting plans for the 2022 event. Our plans for the 2022 Rose of Tralee International Festival include all the events that traditionally take place in town, the lights, parades, fireworks, family entertainment, street performances and much more. They also include, moving the dome, be it on a slightly smaller scale of 1000 square metres(!), to a site in the centre of town, for five nights of concerts and festivity. This is a very exciting development that will facilitate thousands of revellers by night, and children and families during the day. That guarantees an exciting weatherproof experience, and it will bring the Festival back to the heart of the community in Tralee. We made a decision in 2019/2020 to find an alternative to the Dome, which was costing us almost €250,000 annually. That financial burden was creating unsustainable pressure for the Festival, whilst swelling the coffers of suppliers from outside the county. That discussion was welcomed by our key partners, RTÉ, the Rose Hotel, and Kerry County Council along with the I.T.T. at the time, and we agreed that we would relocate to the brand new two thousand square metre Kerry Sports Academy facility just built by the I.T.T.. Those discussions were ongoing when Covid closed us all down.

Cruinniú na nÓg 2022 will be a hybrid event with a strong focus on live events. There will be digital elements and some online offerings, to engage as many children & young people as possible, on the day, across Kerry. Creative Ireland Kerry will focus on live events, working with creatives and organisations through the county. The Arts Office + Creative Ireland Kerry Office have complied a short questionnaire on what activities and events you would like to see happen for Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday June 11th. It will be available on all the Arts Office social media channels: Facebook- KerryCoArts • https://www.facebook.com/KerryCoArts/ Twitter- kerrycoarts • https://twitter.com/kerrycoarts Instagram- kerrycoarts • https://www.instagram.com/kerrycoarts/ Alternatively, email the Arts Office + Creative Ireland Kerry Office at arts@kerrycoco.ie for a copy of the questionnaire on what activities and events you would like to see happen for Cruinniú na nÓg 2022. Arts Office | Creative Ireland Kerry Office | arts@kerrycoco.ie Kerry County Council: Dir Line: 066 7183703

That decision is now even more compelling, as during Covid the I.T.T. and their Cork counterparts have established the MTU, which is such a positive development for Kerry and for Tralee. We are now a university town! We have reengaged with the new entity, the MTU, and whereas our discussions are not concluded and are at a sensitive stage, we are confident that both parties can bring them to a successful conclusion. In that event, we look forward to shouting from the rooftops during five hours of live TV in 2022, that the Rose of Tralee International Festival is coming from the newly formed Munster Technological University, allowing us to create a magical experience at this exciting venue for all the patrons who attend the Rose Ball and our Selection Nights! We are also exploring some major opportunities to bring the crowds back to our Festival in Tralee during 2022, on a very big scale. Those plans are in the early stages, and we will not make any further comment on them for the time being. We are so excited to have formed a new partnership with the local, four-star, family run, Meadowlands Hotel. Whereas the popular Johnny Franks bar will continue to cater for the food and beverage requirements of regular customers, albeit with a Rosey tint added to their normal experience, the exclusive use of all the other facilities in the hotel will allow the Roses, RTÉ, our judges and our Rose team some quiet retreat. We will have the opportunity to plan, rest, and recuperate in that enchanting oasis on the Oakpark road. We have enjoyed thirteen years on the Fels Point site, with four Hotel Groups, including the Rose Hotel for the past four Festivals. Sadly, the commercial arrangements offered by the Rose Hotel were no longer viable for the Festival. We leave as friends, with great memories, and look forward to a wonderful experience in the four-star Meadowlands Hotel. Finally, we are launching our Festival in Dublin on Friday next, the 11th of February. It is a very exciting time for us and whereas we have many challenges ahead, we are quietly engaging with business and civic authorities around the town and county to make sure that our long-anticipated return will be a huge success for everyone who has anticipated the August festivities, and something truly worth waiting for. Very Best Regards, from the Rose of Tralee team.

Attending Clonmel Coursing on Sunday were Donie Mulvihill and Tom Lynch from Ballylongford with John Culhane and Paddy Wall from Glin. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…

Love is in the air and as it’s Valentines Day next Monday it might be worth asking ourselves... What is Love? Someone once said “Love is an understanding or a misunderstanding between two fools” Love comes in many ways, shapes and forms. This week, we are looking at three different kinds of love. The foods we LOVE, the people we LOVE and the different ways we can LOVE ourselves. Foods we LOVE ♥️ At San Rita Wellness we believe that it is important to find a way to still have the foods you love without feeling guilty, and that’s why our plan works so well for our members. We all know that if you have to deprive yourself of something it only makes you want it all the more. So, with consideration everything in moderation. It is important to us all to be able to still have the foods we love and still feel in control of our weight.

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Tips : * Look on them as a treat rather than a threat. * Quality over Quantity, ie. go for a good quality chocolate rather than a cheaper brand. * Choosing lower calorie meals during the day allows you to have a more indulgent evening meal. * Keep active and burn calories to allow you to indulge a little at this time special time. People we LOVE ♥️ Having the love and support from the people around you is a very important part of a person’s wellness journey. We all love some time on our own but there are other times when we need the company of others. With the times we are in now it is still important to be in contact with people we love for example catching up with our friends either in person or over the phone.So lets look at how the people you love can help you on your Weight loss and Wellness journey. Tips: * Go for a walk together as a family. * Play cards or a board game in the evening time as very often this can be a danger time for snacking. * Ask them to keep their treats out of sight from you as they may tempt you. * Get everyone involved with you on a fun workout on You Tube etc. Self Care and LOVE ♥️ Loving yourself is not selfish. Make yourself a priority. Schedule in some “ME” Time. Don’t wait for the time to just magically appear. It won’t. If you don’t show love to yourself , you can’t expect anyone else to show love to you. It is also important to keep in mind how you speak to yourself. When you look in the mirror every morning start your day by giving yourself a compliment. Tips: * Dress up every morning and put on make up. * Have a pamper night, a relaxing bath, apply a face mask and paint your nails. * Every day set 10 or 15 mins aside without any distractions just for yourself. * A walk in the beautiful town park or the beach can be beneficial to both your mindset and your body. So to finish up a little Valentines thought, Don’t shower me with flowers Don’t dance with me for hours Don’t take me out to dinner Just say “I’m looking slimmer”

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Until next week, Sandra and Rita

By Audrey Magee

The clarity of Colm Toibin’s prose is blended with the emotional truth of Anne Enright in this stand-out new novel of belonging and loss He handed the easel to the boatman, reaching down the pier wall towards the sea. Mr Lloyd has decided to travel to the island by boat without engine - the authentic experience. Unbeknownst to him, Mr Masson will also soon be arriving for the summer. Both will strive to encapsulate the truth of this place - one in his paintings, the other by capturing its speech, the language he hopes to preserve. But the people who live on this rock - three miles long and half-a-mile wide - have their own views on what is being recorded, what is being taken and what is given in return. Soft summer days pass, and the islanders are forced to question what they value and what they desire. As the autumn beckons, and the visitors head home, there will be a reckoning.

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At the first Ceili in Ireland in 2022, at the Stretford End, Causeway were Kate Cronin Killarney, Liz Kelliher and John Breen Kenmare and Noreen and John O’Connell Listowel

Patsy Beasley and Catchy Enright preparing for the upcoming turf season at Dirha Bog

Listowel Celtic Under 12 Girls who defeated Mastergeeha 2-0 last Saturday in Pat Kennedy Park

Edward Twomey with his mom Imelda from Kilmorna waiting in the queue at The Gleneagle, Killarney for The Furey’s recent concert

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Thomas and Ross Scanlon with Paul Murphy after Kerry beat Dublin in Austin Stack Park on Saturday evening last

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BALLYLONGFORD CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS Mass arrangements for the coming Weekend: at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford are as follows: This Friday morning 11th February Mass at 10am. Saturday evening Vigil mass 12th February in Ballylongford is at 7pm and will be offered for the late Jane Ryan R.I.P. Lislaughtin Months Mind Mass. Sunday Morning 13th February mass is at 10.30am and will be an Anniversary mass offered for the late Kitty & Johnny Enright R.I.P. of Ahanagran. Masses in St Mary’s Asdee are as follows: Thursday 10th February at 10am. Sunday 13th February at 9.30am Mass will be offered for the late Kitty & Tommy Doyle. Michael E & Eddie Walsh, The Village. Fr. Pat Healy, O.M.I. and Peggy Mulvihill, Asdee West, Months Mind Mass R.I.P. Mass Streaming: If you wish to watch Masses on the Internet, Masses will be live streamed from St Mary’s Church in Tarbert and can now be viewed online just go to the Church website which is stmarystarbert.com. Vigil mass on Saturday evenings is at 6pm and Sunday at 11.30am. In addition, masses are streamed live from St John’s Church Ballybunion by going to St John’s church Ballybunion Facebook page. Mass times are Saturday Evening at 7pm and on Sunday at 11.30am you can watch any of these masses on your phone, tablet, computer or smart T.V. Parish Envelopes for 2022: This year, owing to Covid Regulations, it will not be possible to deliver the parish envelopes to every household. The boxes can be collected from the back of each of the churches where they are arranged by townlands. Please note that as there is a new supplier of the envelopes, the numbers will be different to other years. If you cannot find your box, please leave your name and townland in the sacristy or the parish office. The boxes for Clounamon and Tullahinell are in St. Mary’s, Asdee. Please Note: Booking of Masses over the phone is provisional. Further details will be provided by contacting the Parish Office in which the Parish Secretary is available on Friday’s between 9am - 1pm. Sunday Obligation: If anybody feels sick or unwell you are asked to please avoid attending as the dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remain in place for those sick or unwell. Let a weekday Mass be your Sunday worship, at least for another while anyway. Please continue to be alert and open to this new way of attending Church. People attending masses are still required to wear a face mask. World Day of Prayer for the Sick is this Friday 11th February. It is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, marking the day in 1858 when she first appeared to St. Bernadette. BEREAVEMENTS Deepest Sympathies is extended to Helen O’ Connor and family of Tullahinell South on the sad passing of her dear Mom Joan (Johanna) Née Barrett R.I.P. who passed suddenly and peacefully at her daughter Helen’s residence in Tullahinell South on Saturday last February 5th. Joan’s body lay in repose at Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff, on Monday evening last from 5:00 to 7:00pm. The funeral cortège departed from her daughter Helen’s house in Tullahinell South, Ballylongford via The Cashen, arriving at St. Peter & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff, on Tuesday morning last for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment took place immediately afterwards in Rahela Cemetery, Ballyduff. May She Rest In Peace HISTORICAL EVENT Note in from our young and very energetic historian Tom Kennedy informing us of a very historic event that is taking place in the village on Sunday Week next February 20th. The people of Ballylongford are asked to come out and rejoice on Sunday the 20th of February at the corner house in Ballylongford at 2:30 p.m. To mark 100 years since the Black and Tans left Ballylongford. The black and tans left Ballylongford barracks and headed back for England on the 16th of February 1922. The 16th falls on a Wednesday this year so the celebration of these horrible men leaving our village will be celebrated on Sunday the 20th at

2:30p.m instead. There will be a speech about the history of the event, music and celebration at this Centenary event. The event will be a double event as we will also remember the terrible event that was the large-scale burning of Ballylongford, which would be 101 years ago on Wednesday the 23rd. The recently erected plaque on the corner house is in remembrance of this atrocity. So we will remember this too on Sunday the 20th. There will be entertainment afterwards in Finucane’s Bar. Everybody Welcome. BARDIC FESTIVAL It is marvellous to see that the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival is back on track after an absence of two years. The 2022 event will take place from Thursday, March 24th to Sunday, March 27th. The Literary Competitions are now open to entries. Please check the website for details, https://ballydbardfest.com or email enquiries to ballydbardfest@gmail.com or contact John on 087 625 7705 G.A.A. SCENE Tom Doc Doherty it was a fantastic surprise and so wonderful to see Tom Doc Doherty arrive in O’Rahilly Park on Sunday last and pay a surprise and most welcome visit to his delighted team mates and all present at the grounds. Thank God, he is making a very steady recovery and everybody was so delighted to see him, and wished him a continued quick and speedy recovery. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with Tom, his dad David and all of his extended family and friends. Club Lotto Results: The Weekly Lotto draw was held at the O’Rahilly G.A.A. Grounds on Saturday 5th February last and the following are the results: JACKPOT €13,550. Numbers Drawn: 5, 6, 12, 32. There was No Winner. The Five Lucky Dips Winners were €20: Vincent Bambury €20: Fiona Donoghue, Online, €20: Annmarie Tydings, Asdee, €20: Helen O Neill, Ballydonoghue and the 3 x Free Tickets: Ann Woods, Ahanagran. The next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 13th February with a JACKPOT of €13,600. Tickets can be purchased from our local ticket sellers, Heaphy’s Centra and Online by clicking on the link https://play.clubforce.com/ play_newa.asp?ll_id=2338#Anchor Thanks for your continued support!! North Kerry League Round 3: Our Senior Team play Duagh at the local O’Rahilly Park on Sunday next at 2pm. Please come along and lend your support to the team. SCOR NA NÓG The G.A.A. indoor activities are due to start back very shortly and the first activity to commence is Scor na nÓg which is Starting back in the coming weeks. The North Kerry District final will be held on the Weekend of the 12th / 13th of March with times and venues to be confirmed. The County Finals of Scór na nÓg are provisionally set for Saturday March 19th. Ballylongford G.A.A. Scor Officer is particularly interested in getting as many as possible to Compete and represent the Club and is urging young Musicians, Dancers, Storey Tellers, Ballad and Instrumental Groups, Groups for Question Time or Novelty Acts to please contact him if interested in competing. This is a marvelous chance for so many of our talented teenagers to show their talents. Scorn a nOg is for Teenagers under the age of 18. Noel can be contacted at 086 3484805. COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE A Support Line for Older People called ALONE manages a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). If you or someone you know needs support, please call the National Support and Referral Line on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. ALONE operates 365 days a year so they will be there to take your call when you need them most.

BALLYDUFF GAA LOTTO DRAW The Ballyduff GAA Club Weekly Lotto draw for Tuesday January February 1st are as follows; the numbers drawn were 1, 5, 21 and the bonus number was 4. There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €12,800 or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 winners were Julie Sheehy, Benmore Estate; TJ & Helen O’Connor, Ballyhorgan and Mary Diggin, Kilmore. The Lotto Draw takes place each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms and 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.                                                                        RATTOO ROVERS DRAW The results of the Rattoo Rovers Field Fund Draw for December 2021 are as follows: 1st Prize: €400 - John O’Regan, 128 Spa Road, Tralee 2nd: €100 - Donie & Abbey Kennedy, Lixnaw 3rd: €75 - Thomas Harrington, Causeway 4th: €50 - Jim McEllistrim, The Village, Ballyduff Your continued support is much appreciated DEATH The death took place of Joan (Johanna) O’Neill (née Barrett), The Cashen, Ballyduff and formerly of Gortnaminch, Listowel. Joan’s requiem Mass was celebrated at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff and burial was in Rahela Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the above deceased. WIN A CAR Ballyduff Hurling & Football Club is embarking on a major fundraising draw where you could win a 221 BMW 3 Series M Sport. Tickets cost €20 and are available online at www.ballyduffgaa.com and are also available from Shops & businesses 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 for the car has been postponed until Saturday March 19th due to circumstances beyond the control of Ballyduff GAA Club. ST. BRENDAN’S A.C. The club had a busy weekend with action on two fronts. On Saturday a full bus of juveniles travelled to Killarney to take on KV AC in a fun match and just missed out on winning the overall cup. The athletes had tremendous individual performances, not least girls captain Jessica Leen who was outstanding in her middle distance race and boys captain Kevin Horgan. Thanks to all the parents who supported and to KV AC for a marvelous concept. Then on both Saturday and Sunday the club was represented by a strong group in the Munster indoor championships (weekend 1 of juveniles and masters) in Nenagh. The following are the results: David Kissane - gold and a personal best in O65 walk, gold in the 200m and silver in the shot. Martin Butler - gold in the O65 weight for distance and bronze in shot. Ursula Barrett - gold in the O45 long jump (new Munster record) distance race. David Butler - gold in O40 shot, gold in weight for distance. Stephen Wallace - silver in O45 shot and silver in O45 weight for distance.

Eoin Malik - bronze in the U14 long jump (new personal best) and 4th in the shot with a new pb. Rian Kenny O’Sullivan - silver in the junior 3000m with a new indoor pb. Personal Bests for Caragh and Caoilinn Kenny O’Sullivan in the U16 800m. Well done to James on his performance in Dungarvan. Training details Juvenile training: U8-U11 on Wednesday 6-7pm in Banna Resort. U12+ every Wednesday 7-8pm in Banna also. Adult training: This Wednesday, 2nd February meeting at Na Gaeil, Tralee at 7.30pm. Extra training for adults: 11am in Tralee Town Park on Sunday. Monday at Ardfert Community centre, 7.00pm - 8.00pm for adult strength and conditioning and meeting point for Couch to 5k group and every Wednesday 7.30pm from Na Gaeil, Tralee. Info on all club matters on 087 7985557 or stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com. A THOUGHT Happiness – it is not about what you have – it is about how much you appreciate what you have!! COISTE NA NÓG A.G.M The Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 4th February. The following officers were elected. Chairperson – Noel Browne Secretary – Martina Rochford PRO – Ailish Segal Coaching Officer – John Enright North Kerry Hurling Board Delegate – David Slattery North Kerry Football Board Delegate – Ger Lynch Thanks to everyone who turned up for the meeting and best of luck to the officers in their positions. Every Step Counts: We’re now at the halfway point of our Every Step Counts Challenge. Well done to all our walkers and runners who have walked/jogged over 3020km since the start of the challenge. Our aim is to walk/run 4,000km over a period of 5 weeks finishing on 23rd February 2022. The aim of the challenge is to get out and get active, it’s not too late to get involved. A big thanks to all the volunteers for their efforts over the last two weeks. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS Commiserations: To the hurlers of Kilmoyley whose brave effort came up short on Saturday evening in Croke Park in the AllIreland Intermediate Club Hurling Final To the Causeway Comprehensive School who were defeated in the Semi-final of the Munster Colleges Under 19 Hurling Championship by St Francis College in Mallow on Friday last Our Kerry hurlers lost to West Meath in Mullingar on Sunday last making it a miserable weekend for Kerry hurling teams Fixtures The North Kerry Football League commences for Ballyduff on this Sunday with a throw in time of 12.00noon at home to Finuge The Kerry hurlers have a home game on Sunday next with Kildare providing the opposition at Austin Stack Park, Tralee at 2.00pm. Membership: Membership is now due at all levels with the prices as follows: Family- (2adults & all children under 17) Adult €50 - all adults players and patrons who turn 18 in 2022 Adult membership with lotto for year €150 Juvenile membership all players under 17 in 2022 €40 Associate membership €20 for players whose first club is not Ballyduff but have permission to play hurling or football with Ballyduff Membership can be paid online through Foireann same as last year

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KILFLYNN KILFLYNN COMMUNITY TOGETHER A.G.M. Kilflynn Community Together are holding their AGM on Friday, 11th February 2022, in St. Columbus Community Centre at 8:30pm. All welcome. All existing Clubs, Groups and Businesses are asked to put forward their chosen representative on the night. SAVE THE DATE! Vintage Returns! Kilflynn Vintage Club are delighted to announce the return of our annual vintage weekend on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2022. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!! CLOTHING DRIVE St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains, towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn from Tuesday 25th January to Sunday 27th February between the following hours 8.00a.m to 9.00p.m. 7 days a week. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive. CORN UI MHUIRI FINAL 2022 The 2022 Corn Ui Mhuiri final will take place on Saturday 12th February at 1pm in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. Tralee CBS play St Brendan’s College. We wish the best of luck to the Tralee C.BS (The Green) footballers and their management, especially The Crotta players Sean McGrath, Donnacha Sayers and Gavin Parker. KERRY MINOR CAMOGIE Hard Luck to the Kerry Minor Camogie team who were narrowly beaten by a point on their first outing this year on Sunday 6th February in the Tesco Minor Championship- B Shield at St.Ryanaghs, Banagher, Co. Offaly on the final score line of Kerry 2-07 to Down 2-08 Half time in Banagher was - Kerry 1-05 Down 2-06. The Crotta Hurling club was represented by Róisín Quinn Fullback on the Kerry team, Well done to the girls and management KERRY SENIOR HURLERS In the opening game of Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A, The Kerry Hurlers went down to Westmeath by six points on a final score line of Westmeath 3.15 Kerry 1.15 On Sunday, 6th February at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar. The Crotta Hurling Club was represented by Sean Weir (Corner Back), Shane Nolan Wing Forward (0-01), Jordan Conway came on a sub and James Sheehan was a member of the panel. Kerry are at home to Kildare in the next round on Sunday 13th February at 2.00pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee We wish the best of luck to the Kerry hurlers and their management and a speedy recovery to Jordon Conway who went off injured on Sunday. 3 BUCKS LIFT LIVE IN PARKER’S PUB With the lifting of restrictions in Ireland on Saturday 22nd January we are absolutely thrilled to announce that the rescheduled , 3 Bucks Left whirlwind live show in Parker’s Pub & Beer Garden, Kilflynn will take place on Saturday 5th March 2022. Doors open at 7.00p.m Show Starts at 8.00p.m Tickets for the rescheduled show are still valid, whilst there is still a limited number of tickets available at €15 per ticket from Parker’s Pub, quick before they’re gone. THE WEEKLY DART’S TOURNAMENT The weekly Darts Double Tournament in Parker’s Lounge Bar, on Saturday night 5th February John Leahy and Di-

KERRY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION APPOINTS NEW HOUSING/PROPERTY MANAGER

Kerry Mental Health Association is proud to announce the recent appointment of Siobhán Walsh to the position of Housing/Property Manager.

As well as being Registered Charity, Kerry Mental Health Association is an Approved Housing Body with nine residences in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Cahersiveen, Rathmore and Killorglin, providing 55 housing units for people living with mental ill-health. Siobhán will coordinate all aspects of Kerry Mental Health Association’s housing programme, including tenancies, maintenance, and fire safety. The General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, said: “We are delighted to welcome Siobhán to the role of Housing/Property Manager. Since her appointment in December, she has been working closely with the Housing Authority and HSE to arrange accommodation and ongoing support for eligible persons. Siobhán brings a wealth of experience of working with the various agencies through her previous employment.” Siobhán Walsh has 21 years’ experience in senior administrative management in community and voluntary services which will be hugely beneficial to her work as Housing / Property Manager with Kerry Mental Health Association. A Listowel-native residing in Ballybunion, Siobhán said: “First and foremost in my work ethos is the person. My holistic approach sees their tenancy as person-centred with a right to independent choice and a voice to navigate their path into housing effectively, resulting in securing a place their own home. Security of a roof over your head provides

armuid Brennan defeated Greg Leahy and Paddy Weir in the final. The winners received a leg of lamb each. Thanks to the darts players who showed up on time last Saturday night and thanks to Sarah Redmond for supervising the tournament. The Next Darts Doubles tournament on Saturday night 12th February in Parker’s Pub, 9.30p.m. All names in for 9.15p.m Sharp. The winners of the weekly darts will receive a leg of lamb each. CAMOGIE Kerry 0-1 Antrim 9-19 It was a tough day at John Mitchells Gaa pitch, Tralee on Sunday 6th February in the opening round of the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League for Kerry who felt the full effect of having a club involved in the All-Ireland club series as Kerry manager Ian Brick handed out 8 starting debuts to fill the gaps left with Clanmaurice players rested ahead of their All-Ireland Club semi-final in two weeks’ time. Antrim fielding ten of their All-Ireland Intermediate winning team from last September were much the sharper team and first half goals by Meave Laverty and Roisin McCormick set the visitors up to a 2-10 to 0-1 half point lead. Amy O’ Sullivan, raising a white flag for Kerry. In the second period Antrim powered on as the goals arrived strong in the final quarter with the saffron finding the net 4 times in the final ten minutes to put bleak look on the score board. Kerry will face Tipperary in 2 weeks’ time away. Kerry: 1. Sara Murphy 2. Katie O’Dwyer 3. Danielle O’Leary 4. Stacy Leahy 5. Kate Buckley 6. Kate Lynch 7. Aine O’Connor 8. Caoimhe Spillane 9. Ellen O’Donoghue 10. Cara Cullen 11. Amy O’Sullivan 0-1f 16. Debora Canty 13. Aisling O’Sullivan 14. Sarah Lawlor 15. Emma Lawlor Subs: Sarah Gleeson for Canty The Crotta Hurling club was represented by Amy O’Sullivan and Sarah Gleeson on the Kerry team.. ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL confidential number 087 7086253. St. Vincent de Paul Society clothes can be donated locally at the Disposal Facility at Abbeydorney GAA Complex or the Railway Bar Car Park, Lixnaw. Your support is greatly appreciated. MUSIC A great evening’s entertainment in store this Sunday evening 13th February from 7.00p.m with music by Dreams of Freedom. CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 7th February at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1, 18,23 and 31. There was no winner of the 7,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Jessica Cronin, Hillview, Knocknacaska Kilflynn, Eveleen O’Connell, Willowbrook, Clierveragh, Listowel and Sheila O’Sullivan, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw. The Next draw will take place in Herber’s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday 14th February at 10.00p.m in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions for a €7,400 Jackpot. 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. 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

a great space for good mental health and aids recovery. I am delighted to have joined Kerry Mental Health Association. In my role as Housing Manager, I will operate an opendoor policy. I’m here to chat, to help, to liaise, and to make the tenancy pathway a vibrant, sustainable and enjoyable one.” Siobhán Walsh’s appointment followed the retirement last year of Dan O’Connor who had been with Kerry Mental Health Association for over two decades, firstly as Development Manager and then as Housing Manager. The Chairman of Kerry Mental Health Association, Pat O’Brien, said: Looking forward, we extend a warm welcome to Siobhán Walsh who has already shown a commitment to ensuring a quality living experience for our tenants.” Kerry Mental Health Association is inviting people to join any of the nine Branches where the volunteers pursue befriending and support activities to enrich the lives of neighbours and friends who are living with mental health challenges, including mental illness. For more information about Kerry Mental Health Association or to get involved as a Volunteer, please visit www.KerryMentalHealth.ie or email volunteers@KerryMentalHealth.ie Photo by Domnick Walsh - Eye Focus LTD - 087 2672033

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BALLYBUNION 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 CONDOLONCES We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family James (Jim Paul) Kissane of Lahesrough, and to the family of Eileen Guerin (née O’Connor) of Church Road. And also to Mike O’Neill and his Partner Paula Prendergast on the death of Mike’s mother Joan (Johanna) O’Neill (née Barrett) of the Cashen, Ballyduff. May they Rest in Peace. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Ballybunion Tourist Office have started compiling a list of events for the upcoming months, If you have an event coming up please get in touch with the tourist office on 068-25555 email ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com or send a message on the Facebook page Ballybunion Tourist Office. This would be a great way to advertise your event and will be printed in the notice board going into Supervalu and on the Ladies beach. FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS NEEDED We are trying to get a gathering of women in Ballybunion who would be interested in coming on board with us to help with MOYA and other festivals and events in Ballybunion. We have amazing, talented women in our community, and it would be great to tap into that talent to get inspiration and energy from each other. If you feel you could help in any small way, please let Gráinne know on 086 8944 292. YOGA WITH SINEAD Will be held in Ballybunion Leisure Centre. Thursday’s 6.30pm Gentle Vinyasa Flow. Vinyasa Flow (mixed level). 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 AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Afternoon tea dances are back and the first one for 2022 will take place on Sunday 27th February in Kilcooley’s House Hotel Ballybunion in aid of Kidney Dialysis from 3pm-5pm with Music by Eddie Lee. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €5 which includes refreshments. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities. WE CAN COOK & CRAZY GOLF We will be back from March 1st doing baking and Crazy Golf birthday parties. The diary is also open for school tours, TY groups and class groups as ye all deserve a day out now Details of Easter Camps will be available soon. Contact Marie on 087 6415513 or marie41@live.ie for any enquiries CHE YOGA KERRY Beginners Yoga starting in The Convent, Doon, Ballybunion on Wednesday the 9th of February. 7pm to 8.15pm for 4 weeks €50 Booking essential Phone Cathy 086 8417 687. POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT We are accepting applications for the following part-time positions (19.5 hrs/wk.) on Community Employment in Ballybunion Tourist Office Attendant, Leisure Centre Receptionist, Leisure Centre Cleaner, and Environmental Worker. Experience is not necessary as training will be given. Community Employment offers work experience, development opportunities, retention of benefits and an opportunity to contribute to your community. Interested? Contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY Opening Hours: Tues-Sat incl 10am-1.30pm and 2.30pm-5pm. free membership to everybody, and no more fines! New books come on stream all the time. Check out all the new free online services at www.kerrylibrary.ie Online catalogue & book renewals, online newspapers, borrow box app (with a virtual library), online Magazines, online Languages, E-Learning & much more. All are welcome! Internet and printing will be back on Tuesday 21st September also the Newspapers are available to read each day. Phone 068-27615 Email: ballybunion@kerrylibrary.ie LENDING A HELPING HAND Free accommodation in return for a few hours help with 3 children aged 12 to 15. Spacious own double room. Peaceful setting 5 minutes to Ballybunion beach, 15 minutes Listowel. Based in Lisselton. Female preferable. Phone 086 3452167 BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE *Sports Hall: €25 per hour before 6pm, €30 per hour after 6pm & weekends. *Upstairs Hall/Dance Studio: €25 per hour. *Meeting Room: €10 per hour. * Room of Light: €20 per hour Discount available for block booking & advance payment. To book, e-mail: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com or call 06827799. Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, Yoga Silverback fitness and more. BALLYBUNION PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Parent & Toddler group every Wednesday morning from 10am-12.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. This is a great meeting place for parents & carers with babies & small children to relax & chat together while children play. Everyone is welcome at attend. CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Amateur boxing is at the heart of Cashen Vale, it’s in our blood. Come along to our club in Sandhill Road Ballybunion every Saturday at 12 Noon, every Wednesday at 6-30 pm and every Friday at 7 pm. The classes are open to all young people aged 10+ who would like to learn the fundamentals of boxing, with or without the intention to eventually compete. For more information please phone Paddy on 087 764 7461 SAN RITA WELLNESS We are delighted to announce the re-opening of our “In Person Meetings”. We will be attending a meeting at Ballybunion Health & Leisure centre every Wednesday at 10am to 11am. If you are anxious to make a start now you can join our “At Home Service” where our members love the support, motivation, accountability and also seeing fantastic results on the scales. Call us for more information. Sandra 087 6718377 Rita 087 1012174 BBF LITERARY COMPETITIONS Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival is back on track after an absence of two years. The 2022 event will take place from Thursday, March 24th to Sunday, March 27th. The Literary Competitions are now open to entries. Please check the website for details, https://ballydbardfest.com or email enquiries to ballydbardfest@gmail.com or contact John on 087 625 7705 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

SCOIL ÍOSAGÁIN The Parents Association will continue to hold a Clothing Collection. Bags can be dropped in the morning at drop off time or in the afternoon at collection time, there will be a designated area in the yard for this. All clothing, shoes, belts, curtains etc. accepted. No Duvets or Pillows, all bags will be stored in a secure area in the school. 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. MOYA FESTIVAL MOYA planning is underway, we are so excited to be bringing live, outdoor, indoor, online and on the beach events to you on the May Bank Holiday 2022. So put it in your diary if you’re ready for some Meditation, Ocean, Yoga and Art, in beautiful Ballybunion by the Sea AQUA AEROBICS Aqua Aerobics in Ballybunion Leisure Center Mon, 9.45am-10.30am and 10.30am-11.15am, Wed & Fri 9.45am-10.30am. Tues and Thur. 8.00pm-8.45. For more information, Classes need to be BOOKED IN ADVANCE phone Martina on 087 7973 688 BALLYBUNION TRIATHLON CLUB Ballybunion Triathlon Club will host its own triathlon on Saturday 20th August the race is sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland. You can sign-up for the race by finding it on the events calendar here: https://app.triathlonireland.com/race-calendar For more information, email ballybuniontriclubgmail.com or phone Derek on 087 854 2199

A winters’ day in Ballybunion recently. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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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 Monday 7th February at 7.30pm for Maura Browne, Ballyhorgan. Wednesday 9th February at 10.00am. Friday 11th February at 7.30pm for Terence & Elizabeth O’Sullivan, Leam, Kilflynn & James, Brendan & Nora (née Sheehy) & Margaret (Peg) Walshe. Saturday 12th February at 7.30pm for D. J O’Sullivan, Dromclough & Banemore.

DEATHS The death took place of Sr Sacred Heart Meade, St Vincent’s Convent, Galway and formerly of Glencullare, Tarbert. She died on Wednesday 2 February and her Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Franciscan Abbey Church, Galway on Friday 4 February followed by interment in the Sisters of Mercy Convent, Galway. Aged 94, Kathleen was one of four daughters born to James and Sarah Meade of Pulleen, Tarbert. All four daughters attended Reenturk Primary School and Kathleen and her sister Delia completed their secondary school education at the Convent of Mercy, Tuam, County Galway and both joined the Mercy Order. Kathleen entered the Mercy Order as Sr. Sacred Heart and trained as a teacher at Carysfort Teacher Training College. All her teaching career was spent in primary teaching at An Spidéal, Connemara where she was very popular with pupils and staff. Her sister Delia joined the Order as Sr Raphael and her academic career was spent teaching at the Mercy Secondary School in Galway city. When both sisters retired they lived out their retirement at the Convent of Mercy in Oughterard, Galway where Sr Rachael died in 2008. She was also predeceased by her elder sister Sadie O’Connor who died in Tarbert at the age of 97 on 2 November 2021 and her sister Moira Prendiville. Sympathy of the community to her nephews and nieces and the extended O’Connor and Prendiville families. The death took place of James (Jim Paul) Kissane, Lahesrough, Ballybunion. James in his eighties died at his residence on Monday 31 January. His remains reposed at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tarbert on Wednesday 2 February with a large crowd in attendance. Removal of remains took place on Thursday and the cortege proceeded via the Lower road and Coolnanoonagh, Tarbert where he and his wife Mary Josephine née O’Connor farmed in recent years. Requiem Mass took place in St Teresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue followed by entombment at Kilahenny Cemetery, Ballybunion. Jim Paul was considered a good judge of cattle with a keen interest in poultry breeding. He played on the Ballydonoghue team of the late Fifties and early Sixties and was a member of the team which defeated Tarbert in the 1959 North Kerry Football Final. Sympathy of the community to his wife Mary Josephine, three sons and three daughters, brother Chris, brothers-in-law Thomas and Kieran O’Connor, Ardmore, Tarbert, extended family, relatives and friends. The death took place recently of Shirley O’Connell, Hornsey, London. Shirley was the wife of John O’Connell, Kilpadogue,Tarbert. John and Shirley resided in London for over 60 years and were parents to two children, Anne and John. John and his late brother Georgie and their spouses were very involved in the running of the London/Tarbert Association for many years. There was a large attendance at her cremation which took place in Finchley Crematorium on Thursday 3 February. Sympathy to John and his family, sisters-in-law Bríd Histon, Mary Gilroy, Noreen Costello and Pat Horan, brothers-in-law, Patsy and Donie O’Connell. Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na marbh go léir. CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE It was nice to hear St Mary’s Choir in full voice again for the 11.30am Sunday Mass and their rendition of ‘Gabhaim Molta Bhríde’ in honour of St Brigid which they will sing every Sunday during the month of February. Thursday 3 February was the Feast of St Blaise when traditionally the blessing of the throats took place. There was no Mass in Tarbert on Thursday and no blessing of throats took place on days either before or after. Likewise there was no blessing of candles on Candlemas Day or any reference to either St Brigid or St Blaise. The Church would be ill advised to neglect these traditional practices or rituals which have been for generations an essential part of liturgy. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS Well done to Glas Contractors, Kerry County Council and TII on the erection of the new safety barrier running between the New and Old piers at Tarbert Island. This black metal rail barrier with concrete base looks well and replaces the old timber barrier which had collapsed WELL DONE, FIONA The Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick has recently been awarded the top rated Wedding Venue. Limerick for 2021 by weddingdates.ie. Congratulations to Fiona Stack, Hotel Manager and her staff. Fiona, a native of Dingle is married to Niall Stack, Kilpadogue, Tarbert. SPRING IS HERE ‘Anois teacht an Earraig beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh is taréis na Féile Bríde ardóigh mé mo sheol ‘ -Rafteiri an Fhile. The lines we learned at school remind us that traditionally, St Brigid’s Day, the 1st February was the start of Spring and the start of the farming year. In was nice during the past week to see daffodils and snowdrops in bloom and early rhubarb beginning to show in the garden. It has been a very mild winter and we now look forward to the lengthening day and the setting of early potatoes. PRAYER TO ST BRIGID ‘Brigid of Ireland, bless our dear land. May no fire or no flame burn us, May no lake or no sea drown us, May no sword or no spear wound us, May no king or no chief insult, May all the birds sing for us, May all the cattle low for us, May all the insects buzz for us, May all the angels of God always protect us .’ - buíochas do Patsy O’Shea, Sallowglen as an paidir seo. According to the Four Masters, Brigid died in 535 a.d. and was interred in her own church in Kildare. The church was pillaged by the Vikings in 878 and Brigid’s remains were removed to Downpatrick Cathedral. St Brigid will always be Our Muire na Gael, Brigid of Ireland. GAA 500 DRAW Comhghairdeas do Tommy O’Donnell, Kilcolgan, Tarbert who was the winner of €500 in the GAA February Monthly draw. John O’Dowd was the lucky winner in the January draw.

IRREMORE CHURCH Masses times: Sunday 13th February at 11.00am for Tony Fitzmaurice, Mountcoal. RATHEA CHURCH Masses times: Sunday 13th February at 9.30am. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111. LIXNAW GAA SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW Congratulations to Kit Walsh, The Village, Lixnaw on winning €140 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in the Dew Drop Inn on Friday 11th February. Thanks for your continued support. LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW Jackpot €7,350. Numbers drawn were: 2, 15, 17, 18. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Caoimhe Dillon, Leith, Tralee; Sonny Galvin, Ballinclogher; Myles Straker, England. Next week’s draw will take place in Quilter’s Bar on 7th February. Jackpot will be €7,400. ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB Monday 31/01/2022, Jackpot €2,600. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were 13, 22, 23, 31. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Kay Lane, Coolnaleen, Listowel; Tim Kennelly, Rathea. Lucky Dip €20 winners: John Lenihan, Kilcummin;

MOYVANE Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com BINGO Just a few reminders: Please make sure you wear your mask and please wear it properly. Masks are mandatory in bingo halls. Bingo is for adults only so please respect the current rules. Keeping everyone safe is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation. MOYVANE GAA SENIOR NORTH KERRY LEAGUE: Division 2 Round 2 result: Moyvane had a good win over Ballylongford in Ballylongford on Sunday last. The final score was Moyvane 1-10 to 0-11. Moyvane’s goal scorer was Cian Sweeney. ROUND 3 fixture: Moyvane play Asdee in Con Brosnan Park at 2.00pm. Best of luck to the team & management. GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of the €6,400 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 1, 10, 14, 28. Lucky Dips: €40 each Diarmuid Fitzmaurice, Glin Rad, Moyvane. Marie Walsh, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane. Con Nolan, Glenalappa, Moyvane. Brendan Stack, Church Road Moyvane. Maurice Mulvihill, c/o Jim Nolan, Moyvane. Thank you to Cian Sweeney for helping with the draw. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries to be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Tickets are 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 €6,500. MARIAN HALL BLOTTO The Jackpot of €6,500 was not won. Numbers drawn were:

Sheelagh Dillon, Rathea; Brendan Dennehy, Irremore. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €2,700. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support. FINUGE GAA CAR RAFFLE Finuge GAA are currently running a fundraising car raffle for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, worth over €50,000. Tickets are priced at €25 each and are available at multiple outlets in Lixnaw such as: Foley’s Gala Shop; Stack’s Londis Shop; Gibbons’ Filling Station; the Railway Bar; the Dew Drop Inn Bar, Lixnaw Post Office, Woodview Vets & J.J. Walsh’s Butchers Tickets are also available at McCarthy’s Bar, Finuge; Brosnan’s Bar, Listowel and Larry Buckley Butchers, Listowel. Tickets are also, available on line at www.finugegaa.com CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA As our 32nd annual Féile Feabhra draws near we are working very hard in the branch to make this a memorable one. Our weekend will open in style on Friday 25th with a concert featuring KASA, a young up and coming trad group with fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals. Group music workshops will run on Saturday 26th catering separately for improvers and advanced, lead by Aisling Neville and also a sean nós dancing workshop will be held. Our annual féile concert will commence at 7pm on the Saturday featuring all our young ceolann members and teachers. Then on Sunday 27th competitions in music, singing and comhrá will be held from U9s to to U15s, entries in advance only. Further details for these competitions and all events can be seen on Lixnaw comhaltas facebook page and for all other up to date news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé facebook and you can tweet@kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall. CONTACT To include items in the Lixnaw notes, please email lixnawnotes@gmail.com by 10pm on Sunday evening.

1, 19, 27, 28. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,000. Last Thursday night’s winners were: Michelle Dore, Templeglantine. Sheila McColdrick, Brosna. Kathleen Shanahan, Kilbaha. Ita O’Connell, Ennismore. Dick Chawke, Athea. Ann Woulfe, Kilmorna, c/o Caroline Maune. Margaret Sweeney, Kinard, Glin, Ita Buckley, Glin Road. Trish O’Sullivan, Carrickerry. Olive Keane, Ashgrove, Moyvane. Peggy Hanlon, Asdee. Bill Horan, Moyvane North. Thank you for your support. Next draw at Bingo this Thursday night. Thank you for your support. BADMINTON Well done to Helen Browne on reaching the final of Division 2 Ladies Singles Championship in Tralee and also to all those who took part in the division 2 and 4 championships. Keep up the good work. THE DEATH HAS OCCURRED OF Michael (Mike) Leahy, New York and late of Trien, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Michael (Mike) passed away peacefully at his home in New York on Monday 31st January 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tim and Hannah Leahy, his sister Peggy Horan, his niece Nora O’Donoghue, and his grandnieces Róisín Curtin and Leah O’Donoghue. Survived by his wife Rose, son Seán, daughters Máiréad and Katrina, grandchildren Trent, Nora, John and Caitlín. He will be deeply missed by his sister Maureen (Trien), his brothers Willie Joe (Trien), Pat (Moyvane), Teddy (Listowel) and Jerry (Kilrush). His sisters-inlaw Eileen, Mary, Margaret and Mary. His brother-in-laws Jim and Brendan, his aunt Phil Counihan (Ballyduff), and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. A funeral will take place for Michael (Mike) on Thursday, 3rd February from 4-8pm at the Hodder Farenga Funeral Home, Yonkers. His funeral mass will be on Friday, February 04 2022 in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx at 10:45am. Interment afterwards to Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx. Mass will be celebrated for Michael (Mike) in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure on Friday, February 11 2022 at 7:30pm.

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Listowel Celtic Under 12 Boys who defeated Mastergeeha 3-1 last Saturday in Mastergeeha

Looking smartly dressed at Clonmel Coursing on Sunday were John Harty from Causeway with his cousin Lucy Condon from Ballyduff. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Presentation Primary School girls had great fun playing Ballybunion Wildcats Basketball team on Monday evening in a challenge game

Atending the coursing at Clonmel on Saturday were Pat McMahon Lixnaw, James Sheehan Kilflynn and Tommy Guerin Abbeydorney. Photo Moss Joe Brown

Cashen Vale Boxing Club had 4 gold medal winners at the Kerry Junior Boxing Championships in Castleisland last Sunday. Cillian Falvey, Shayne Doherty, Nathan Austin & Aideen Galvin

Ballyheigue men enjoying the weekend coursing festival at Clonmel were Pat Sheehan, Cormac Slattery with Brendan and John B Reidy. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Abbeydorney folk Eamon Horgan, Noel Griffin and Brendan Maunsell enjoying the coursing at Clonmel on Saturday with Mike Foley from Tralee. Photo Moss Joe Browne

L/R: Majella McGregor, Bill Moloney, Michael Dillane. Majella Won 1st Prize of €500, Joseph Sullivan won 2nd prize €300, Michael Dillane won 3rd prize €100 and Martin Whelan won 4th prize €50 from the Listowel Bizarre Christmas fundraiser. Bill Moloney would like to thank everyone that supported the Bizarre in any way throughout the year.

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LISTOWEL CELTIC

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Draw 7/2/22 - Numbers Drawn 16-20-24-32 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €20 Emma McGlynn, Ballygologue €20 Noel Beasley, Bedford €20 Annie May Joy, Gortnaminch €20 John Costello c/o Mikes €20 Eddie Joy KCC

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competitions: Fixtures: Sunday 13th February 2022 – Mens 14 Hole 2 ball Scramble – Old Course

Next Draw 14/2/22 at Joes Jackpot €3,400

Ladies 14 Holes Singles – 1st February – Old Course 1st Anne Marie Healy (23) 29 Pts 2nd Susan Gilmore Kettler (10) 27 Pts (Bk 9-12pts) 3rd Caroline Griffin (48) 27Pts (Bk 9-11pts) 4th Ann O’ Riordan (24) 26Pts

Results Under 12 Girls Listowel Celtic 2 0 Mastergeeha Scorers: Edel Costello, Issy Larkin

Fixtures: Sat 12th February – Ladies Spring League 14 hole Matchplay – Old Course

Under 12 Premier Boys Mastergeeha 1 3 Listowel Celtic Scorers: Mason Sheehy Elston(2), Tadhg Dalton

Tuesday 15th February 2022 – Ladies Competition – Old Course

Under 14 Boys Listowel Celtic 0 2 MEK Man of the match: Oisin Loughnane

Senior Men’s Competition – 3rd February – Old Course 1st Maurice McAuliffe (18) 29+6 35pts 2nd Finbarr O’Keeffe (27) 31+2 33pts B5-10 3rd Donal Keane (26) 28+5 33pts B5-8 Gross John Keating 21pts 4th Paudie Kindelan (28) 28+4 32pts 5th Patrick Snr Carmody (40) 31pts B5-11 6th Jerry Sexton (24) 27+4 31pts B5-10 7th James Keane (20) 27+4 31pts B5-7 8th Fin Broderick (22) 29+1 30pts 9th John Quirke (18) 30-2 28pts B5-10 10th Jerry O’Connor (23) 25+3 28pts B5-9 V. Sean Stack (23) 26pts B5-10 S.V. Tadgh Barrett (46) 29-1 28pts B5-8 B1-3

Fixtures Saturday 12th February Under 13 Girls Premier 3.30pm Killarney Athletic V Listowel Celtic Under 16 Girls Premier 3 45pm Listowel Celtic V Inter Kenmare Under 13 Boys Premier 12.45pm Tralee Dynamos V Listowel Celtic

Fixtures: Thursday 10th February 2022 - Senior Men’s Competition– Old Course

Under 13 Boys Division 1 10.30am Listowel Celtic B V St Brendans Park C

Senior Ladies Competitions: Fixtures: Friday 11th February 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Old Course

Under 15 Boys Division 2 2.00pm Listowel Celtic B V Mastergeeha B Best wishes to all our teams in action at the weekend Congratulations to Under 12 player Ryan McDonnell who was selected on The Kerry Schoolboys and Girls Team Of The Week. Ryan was superb against Mastergeeha last Saturday and his performance was rewarded. All at Listowel Celtic were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mai Kelliher, Greenville and formerly of Loftys Shop, Convent Street. The Kelliher Family have a long association with the club and are held in high esteem by all. The thoughts and prayers of us all are with Mai’s Family at this sad and very difficult time

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €6,400 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 1,16,20 and 30 Lucky Dips: 1. Diarmuid Fitzmaurice, Glin Road 2. Marie Walsh, Lower Aughrim 3. Con Nolan, Glenalappa 4. Brendan Stack, Church Road 5. Maurice Mulvihill, c/o Jim Nolan We would like to thank Cian Sweeney 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.

BEALE GAA

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 €6,500 and the draw will be held on Sunday 13th of February at the Con Brosnan Park at 8pm. As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro

Any aspiring player wishing to play Gaelic football, contact Beale GAA Club. We are a family-friendly club that welcomes and caters for all – boys and girls aged 5-15 years, minors and senior lads and ladies. Improve your skill, keep fit, make friends and have fun! If you are new to the area or new to the game, we have teams for all age groups from under-6 right through to seniors. We are looking for new and experienced players and also welcome coaches, team managers and other volunteers.

SNKL Div 2 Rd 2 Result: Moyvane had a good win over Ballylongford in Rd 2 of the Division 2 Senior North Kerry League in Ballylongford on Sunday last. The final score was Moyvane 1-10 to 0-11. Moyvane’s goal scorer was Cian Sweeney.

Busy times for Beale seniors as we contest the North Kerry League over the next three weekends. We play all three games in Ballybunion. On Sunday we play Tarbert at 2 o’clock. We then host Ballydonoghue on the 20thand our final round game will be against Brosna in Páirc de Staic on February 27th.

This week’s Beale Lotto winning numbers were 9, 12, 26 and 29. There was no jackpot winner and no Match-3 winners. Luck dip winnerseach won €25: Brendan O’Connor and Ger O’Gorman (online), Matthew McCarthy and The Bunker staff. Next week’s jackpot is €3,100. The draw will take place in Kilcooly’s on Sunday at 9 o’clock. Ticket €2 each or 3 for a fiver. Thanks to everyone who supports the Beale Lotto. To be in with a chance of winning our lotto, get your tickets in local shops and pubs. You can also play online by downloading the Clubforce app or simply

SNKL Div 2 Rd 3 Fixture: On Sunday next, 13th February, Moyvane will play Asdee at Con Brosnan Park at 2.00pm. The best of luck to the team and management. Membership: Club membership is now open for 2022 at €40 for players, €20 for student players and €20 for ordinary membership. Membership can be paid to any club officer. National Club Draw Tickets: Once again the club is availing if the National Club Draw tickets with all prizes supplied by Crime Park. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket for €10 can contact any player or officer.

Munster Novice Championship: On February 20th Moyvane will represent Kerry in Knockaderry to compete in the Munster Novice Championship semi final. Details of this fixture will be made available closer to the date. The very best of luck to our Senior team and management in this competition. 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.

ST. SENANS GAA

GAA Club lotto draw, Monday 07/02/2022 jackpot €2,700 No Jackpot winner the numbers drawn were 10, 15, 23, 32 Lucky dip winners were €30 Helen Maunsell Abbeydorney €30 Johnny Murphy Carlow €20 Sinead Barry Knockanassing €20 Paul Walsh Rathea €20 Brian Mulvihill Stacks Mountain Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 Next week’s draw at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, Monday 14th February jackpot €2,800 Tickets available at Kelly’s shop Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, any club officer or play online. Thank you for the support.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €6500 Numbers drawn 3 8,15,17 €50 Valerie Collins €30 Tom Sugrue Coolanelig €20 Adrian & Gretta Collins €20 Helen Casey Cahir €20 John O Donoghue Listowel Seller Prize Anne Sheehy Match 3 draw entrant Eddie Linnane Next weeks jackpot €6600 with draw at Jim’s Bar Monday night. Thank you all for your continued support

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

North Kerry Senior League Div 2 Rd 2 Played in Ballylongford @2pm Sunday 6th February 2022 Ballylongford 0.11pts v Moyvane 1.10 Unlucky lads! Our Senior Team have been in action over the last two weeks in the North Kerry Football League Div.2 Their first game was away to Knocknagoshel and while the odds were stacked against them they acquitted themselves really well. While they did not win, they played very well and were unlucky not to come away with at least a draw. On Sunday last they played Moyvane at the local O’Rahilly Park and both teams served up a thrilling game in a very wintery afternoon. Both sides must be complemented with twenty two scores being notched up over the hour despite the unsavoury conditions. It was Moyvane that emerged victors on the score 1-10 to 11pts. The team is really shaping up well and despite being so close to victory on the two occasions it will be only a matter of time before success will be theirs. It is marvellous also for the management team of Mossie O’Connor, Kevin Mangan, Mike Higgins and Sean Sheehy who are working trodgently behind the scenes. LOTTO RESULTS Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 5th February 2022@ GAA Grounds Jackpot €13,550 - Numbers Drawn: 5, 6, 12, 32 No Winner - Lucky Dips €20: Vincent Bambury €20: Fiona Donoghue, Online €20: Annmarie Tydings, Asdee €20: Helen O Neill, Ballydonoghue 3 x Free Tickets: Ann Woods, Ahanagran Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 13th February with a Jackpot of €13,600 Tickets can be purchased from our local ticket sellers, Heaphy’s Centra and Online by clicking on the link below. https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2338#Anchor Thanks for your continued support!!

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BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 4th February 2022, were as follows, 3, 4, 20, 25. The Jackpot was €3,800 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Sophie O’ Mahony - Coolkeragh. Tom & Kate Fitzgerald - Lower Ballydonoghue. Marie O’ Mahony - Coolkeragh. John O’ Mahony- Online. Fiona Ahern - Online. The following won three free tickets: Seamus Keane - Moybella. Eamon Moran Kiltean. Eoghan O’ Sullivan - Online. Next Jackpot will be €3,900 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 11th February 2022. Ireland Lights Up Ballydonoghue Gaa Club- Ireland lights up walks on Monday night in Coolard at 7.30 and will run every Monday unitl 28th February. Every Step counts challenge- Irish Life Please see all details needed to sign up on Ballydonoghue Gaa Facebook Page. Every step counts starts 19th January 2022. We would encourage everybody to sign up and make sure to nominate Ballydonoghue as your club. Regardless of how many steps a person takes, they all add up and we could win €2500 worth of equipment for our club. North Kerry League: Ballydonoghue 0-7 Castleisland 1-19. NKL round 3 Ballydonoghue at home to Brosna next Sunday.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday February 1st Jackpot €2,500 - Numbers Drawn: 6, 17, 22, 25 No winner - Lucky Dips of €25 went to: 1. Dan Enright, Trien 2. John Shanahan, c/o Kevin’s Bar 3. Saoirse Houlihan, c/o Jim Greaney 4. Dónal Enright, c/o Enrights Bar 5. Saoirse and Fiadh, c/o John Barry Next draw is on February 8th in the clubhouse. All are welcome. The Jackpot will be €2,600

FINUGE GAA

You can enter our fantastic fundraiser car raffle for a Volkswagon Tiguan RLine worth over €50,000 by buying a tickets at local outlets such as McCarthys Bar Finuge, Foleys & Stacks shops Lixnaw, The Filling Station Lixnaw, Railway Bar & Dew Drop Bar Lixnaw, Brosnans Bar Listowel, Larry Buckley Butchers Listowel, The Post Office Lixnaw, Woodview Vets Lixnaw, JJ Walsh’s Butchers Lixnaw or on our website www.finugegaa.com Anyone interested in taking part in Scór na nÓg please contact Verona MacKessy soon as possible. Scór na nÓg is open to anyone who are under 17 on the 1st January 2022. The events are Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Singing, Recitation, Stage Presentation, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing, Table Quiz. Email to pro.finuge.kerry@gaa.ie Well done to both Gneeveguilla and Kilmoyley on getting to their respective All-Ireland finals. Unfortunately for both teams they came away with the silverware but they both had a fantastic year.

ASDEE GAA

Annual General Meeting, the 36th Annual General Meeting of St. Marys Asdee GAA Club took place at the Community Centre on Monday evening last January 31th that saw a good-sized attendance. The following officers were elected: Chairman Sean Doran, Secretary Mark O Hanlon, Treasurer John Joe O Carroll, Registrar Kevin Mulvihill, Scor Officer Kathleen Carmody, PRO not filled. Membership: Membership of the Club is now open so anybody who would like to take out membership can do so by contacting Club Registrar, Kevin Mulvihill, Adults €20, Senior Citizens and Under Age €10. It is important to note that Membership of the Club will close on Sunday March 31st and this will be strictly adhered to. Golden Goal: last week Golden Goal winner were, Tom Gorman, Clounamon, Eamon O Connor, Kilcolman and Liam Horgan, Baltinglass. Next game will be Saturday 12th of February with the Limerick v Galway Allianz Hurling League

game, RTE 19.00. Thank you for your support. Results: Asdee 3-10 Knocknagoshel 1-4, Asdee got their North Kerry League off to a winning start with an excellent win over Knocknagoshel, who were down a few starters. The home side, without Darren Russell this year, played some brilliant football throughout, especially considering the wet and windy conditions. Playing against the wind in the first half, Asdee opened the scoring with a Paul O’Carroll free, followed by a lovely Darragh Keane point. Knock replied with a point before Kieran Kelly popped up with a cracking point, with Darragh Keane adding another. Owen Tydings blasted an unstoppable penalty to the roof of the net, with a Darragh Keane free followed by 2 points from Knock. Asdee defended very well, breaking in numbers, with great flowing moves seeing them establish a big lead, as Martin Collins coolly finished an excellent team move to the net. This left the half time score 2-5 to 0-3. The second half started as the first finished with Asdee extending their lead through a brilliant Darragh Keane point. Brendan Keane was causing problems inside and got his first point from a lovely mark, before Cyril Dineen finished a great move to the net. Knock added a free before Darragh Keane got his fourth point of the day from a free. Brendan Keane added his second point of the day before Knock got a goal from the penalty spot. Brendan Keane rounded out the scoring with an excellent point from distance to leave the final score 3-10 to 1-4. It was a very enjoyable game, in which every man can be proud of their performance. Special mentions to Martin Collins, Owen Tydings, Eoin Kennedy, Kieran Kelly and Jack Keane who controlled possession and marshalled the defence, while Darragh Keane, Brendan Keane, and Stephen Lynch were dangerous up front and displayed some fantastic high fielding. å Asdee team: James Kelly, Con Carmody, Martin Collins 1 gl, Conor Keane, Jack Collins, Owen Tydings 1 gl, Paul O’Carroll 1 pt, Kieran Kelly 1 pt, Jack Keane, Darragh Keane 5 pts, Sean Keane, Eoin Kennedy, Stephen Lynch, Cyril Dineen 1 gl, Brendan Keane 3 pts. Subs: Cathal Doran, John Doran, Ciarán Griffin. Fixture: North Kerry League Rd.3 Moyvane v Asdee at 2pm in Moyvane.

KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA

North Kerry League Round 2 Knocknagoshel 1-04 Asdee 3-10

Fixture: North Kerry League Round 4 Sunday 20th February @ 12 noon Knocknagoshel v Duagh in Duagh Lotto: February’s jackpot for €11,600 will take place on Saturday 19th February. 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.

TARBERT GAA

Senior North Kerry League Result: Brosna 2-08, Tarbert 0-13. Our seniors went down by one point away to Brosna in Round 2 of the North Kerry League on Sunday 6th February. Trailing by 5 points midway through the second half, Tarbert went on to score 4 unanswered points but try as they may, we were unable to find the equalising score at the end. Our boys will be looking to pick up their first points of the league at home to Beale next Sunday 13th February. Senior North Kerry League Fixture: Tarbert are at home to Beale in Round 3 of the North Kerry League on Sunday 13th February. Juvenile Players Registration 2022: Juvenile Players Registration is on Friday 11th February from 7pm to 8pm in the Community Centre. Parents of players from U7s, U9s, U11s, U13s, U15s are encouraged to attend this registration on the night. AGM 2022: Tarbert GAA Club AGM was held on Saturday 29th January 2022. Returning officers are as follows: Chairperson - Joe Coolahan, Vice Chairperson - Kieran Foley, Secretary - John Diggins, Treasurer - Sean Finucane, Registrar - Shane Sheehan, PRO - Steve Denihan, Childrens Officer - Julie Finucane, Health & Wellbeing - Marie Mulvihill, Board na Nog Chairperson - Kieran Foley, Coaching and Games Officer - Jamie Diggins. Monthly €500: February’s draw took place on Sunday 6th February and was live stream on Tarbert GAA Facebook page. Congratulations to Tommy O Donnell who won the top prize of €500 in Februarys Monthly €500 draw. 2nd place prize of €50 went to Selina Lynch and 3rd place prize of €50 went to David Finucane. Pres-

entation to the winners will take place this week. Congratulations to all. Many thanks to all who continue support the Monthly €500 draw. Tickets remain on sale from the Post Office, Committee members and online at Tarbertgaa.ie

BALLYDUFF GAA

Commiserations: To the hurlers of Kilmoyley whose brave effort came up short on Saturday evening in Croke Park in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Final To the Causeway Comprehensive School who were defeated in the Semi-final of the Munster Colleges Under 19 Hurling Championship by St Francis College in Mallow on Friday last Our Kerry hurlers lost to West Meath in Mullingar on Sunday last making it a miserable weekend for Kerry hurling teams Fixtures The North Kerry Football League commences for Ballyduff on this Sunday with a throw in time of 12.00noon at home to Finuge The Kerry hurlers have a home game on Sunday next with Kildare providing the opposition at Austin Stack Park, Tralee at 2.00pm. Membership: Membership is now due at all levels with the prices as follows: Family(2adults & all children under 17) Adult €50 - all adults players and patrons who turn 18 in 2022 Adult membership with lotto for year €150 Juvenile membership all players under 17 in 2022 €40 Associate membership €20 for players whose first club is not Ballyduff but have permission to play hurling or football with Ballyduff Membership can be paid online through Foireann same as last year COISTE NA NÓG A.G.M: The Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 4th February. The following officers were elected. Chairperson – Noel Browne Secretary – Martina Rochford PRO – Ailish Segal Coaching Officer – John Enright North Kerry Hurling Board Delegate – David Slattery North Kerry Football Board Delegate – Ger Lynch Thanks to everyone who turned up for the meeting and best of luck to the officers in their positions.

NORTH KERRY GAA

North Kerry League Results 6/2/2022 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group D1A. R2. Castleisland Desmonds 1.19 v Ballydonoghue0.07 Brosna 2.03 v Tarbert 0.13 D2A. R2. Asdee 3.10 v Knocknagoshel 1.04 Ballylongford 0.11 v Moyvane 1.10 Fixtures: North Kerry Senior Division 1 Leagues 2022 First named team home advantage Division 1 A Round 3 Sunday 13th February 2022 @ 2pm Beale v Tarbert (Home advantage to Beale as Tarbert have no pitch available) Ballydonoghue v Brosna Desmonds Bye Division 1 B Round 1 Sunday 13th February 2022 @ 12 noon (Kerry Hurlers v Kildare) Emmets v St Senans Ballyduff v Finuge D2A R3 Sunday 13th February 2022 @ 2pm Ballylongford v Duagh Moyvane v Asdee Knocknagoshel Bye Scór na nÓg Scór is Starting back in the coming weeks with the commencement of Scór na nÓg. The County Finals of Scór na nÓg are provisionally set for Saturday March 19th. Our District final will be held the Weekend of the 12th / 13th of March with times and venues to be confirmed. Can any clubs interested in taking part in Scór na nÓg this year please contact Cultural Officer P.J. Mulvihill.

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