Volume 14 Issue 36 by TheAdvertiser

Wed 16th March 2022 Vol. 14 Issue 36

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Coolard National School pupils enjoying a recent visit from Gabriel Fitzmaurice for World Book Day

Mike Canavan on behalf of the staff of Kerry Ingredients Listowel presents a cheque for €2,500 to Ard Chúram’s Pat Carmody, Brenda O’Halloran Enright and Finbarr Mawe. Also in picture is Michael Laffan, General Manager Kerry

Listowel Celtic Under 10 Boys (White) who played Iveragh United in Pat Kennedy Park last Sunday

Science experiment fun from Coolard National School

Keeping an eye on proceedings at Asdee Annual Hunt on Sun were Pat Joe O Brien from Ballylongford with local man Eamon Edgeworth. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Sean Carr receiving a presentation on Sunday from Siobhan Keating at Asdee Village to honour the victory of Our Ambition winning the Byrne Select Bitch Stake at Patrickswell. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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Ciara Stack aged 9 and her sister Sinead who is 7 (but will be 8 on Saturday!) are the winners of the Show us your Stack photo competition for Ireland Reads Day. They collected their prize from Listowel Library. They have agreed to share the prize of a €25 book voucher. A great achievement in a county-wide competition.

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CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY Welcome to our weekly column and our Pod of Positivity. It is here you will find little tips, tools and information that help to maintain a life of health, wellness, love, and gratitude while incorporating dóTerra’s powerful essential oils into your daily routine. This week we look at Thyme not only because of the wonderful properties it has but because it’s delicious when used in cooking. I particularly like to use this essential oil when cooking an Irish Beef Stew and this will definitely be on our menu for St Patricks Day as we look forward to celebrating once again with those we love.

LISTOWEL PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL STANDS WITH UKRAINE

“As the world stands in shock at the upheaval that is arising in Ukraine, we as a school wanted to come together and help the innocent civilians in Ukraine in any way that we could. We felt it was also righteous to hold intentional prayer services in our prayer room. We are very lucky in Presentation Listowel that we have the facility of a prayer room. The prayer room provides students with some peace and tranquillity away from the everyday stresses of school life.” “Our prayer services were held in honour of the courageous Ukrainian arms and the brave Ukrainian civilians. We also took it upon ourselves to set up a donation point in the school social area in which the girls have overwhelmingly and generously donated essential items to. These vital items include blankets, sleeping bags, towels, toiletries, baby food, non-perishable food items and many more items that will be crucial and appreciated by the Ukrainians in this time of desperate need. Our thoughts and prayers are with the heroic nation at this horrifying time.” Clodagh Joy, Student teacher at Presentation Listowel.

For centuries, Thyme has been used across nations and cultures for cooking, incense in holy temples, ancient embalming practices and to ward off nightmares. The main benefits of dóTerra’s Thyme are its stimulating aroma, and its spicy food flavouring. It also provides the skin with cleansing and purifying effects and adding a drop your daily water, tea or food will provide a general wellness throughout the body. This bottle from dóTerrra has replaced my jar of dried thyme and I really enjoy using it. On an emotional level, Thyme empties the soul of negativity, leaving the heart wide open. In this state of openness, individuals begin to feel tolerance and patience for others. As the heart opens more and more, it can receive love and offer forgiveness. Thyme transforms hate and anger into love and forgiveness. DóTerra’s essential oils can be used in three different ways: Topically – applying them to your skin with or without carrier oil. Aromatically – by placing two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffusing them in your homes, classrooms, offices, salons, or places of work / business. The third way to use the oils is internally – by adding them to your favourite food, waters, or drinks, or simply by putting one drop under the tongue daily. The oils are a natural solution to care for your needs and your family’s health needs. They can support you with many of the following that you may experience from time to time, such as: Anxiety, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity Boost, Allergy Assist and so much more. You can contact me for more information on any of the above and I will be happy to assist you in your journey of health and wellbeing with dóTerra’s essential oils. As a dóTerra wellness advocate I know how the oils can support the Body, the Mind, and the Mood. Over the past three years I have supported many people and their families in using dóTerra’s oils and products in counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork. My addition of Caroline’s Fashion Fix on Facebook every Friday night is a must for all ladies to join, where I’ll be bringing you the latest Spring Summer Collection from the fabulous French clothing label Captain Tortue. Catalogues are now available for viewing. EVENT – On Friday 18th March Captain Tortue will be coming to Lovely Listowel with the full clothing collection for spring summer. An evening of fun and fashion is in store, and the event will take place in The Listowel Arms Hotel from 7pm to 9pm. I invite you all to attend this free event and see my Pod of Positivity social media pages for more details. Until next time, I leave you with our thought for the week, ‘Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

MINISTER FOLEY ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION EURO BUILDING PROJECT FOR COLÁISTE NA RIOCHTA AND GAELSCOIL LIOS TUATHAIL

Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley this week announced an ambitious, multi-million euro building project for Coláiste na Riochta and Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail in Listowel.

One half of the build will cater for a modern extension for Coláiste na Riochta and the Department has been engaging with Kerry ETB with a view to advancing the project. This ambitious project will transform Coláiste na Riochta into a state-of-the art building compete with a technology room, science lab, graphics room, home-economics room, offices, fitness suite, toilets and locker space. Three modern special education classrooms will also be built as part of this major school refurbishment. The second part of the development plan provides for a new permanent school building for Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail as part of a campus arrangement. The project brief for the new school building will cater for the construction of a new eight-classroom primary school with provision for two modern special education classrooms. Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to announce two significant building projects for Coláiste na Riochta and Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail which will transform the education landscape in Listowel town. “This ambitious multi-million euro building project is an endorsement of the communities of both schools for their tireless commitment, passion and endeavour to educating the young people of Listowel and surrounding areas. “These significant projects will provide state of the art facilities, special education provision and indeed a new school building for the Gaelscoil, cementing the provision of education in both schools for many years to come.”

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1. Caretaker & General Maintenance - 5 Positions Location 1: St John’s Theatre & Art Centre Listowel. Location 2: Kerry Parents & Friends Association Listowel Location 3: Knockanure Community Centre. Location 4: Finuge Development Location 5: Family Resource Centre, Listowel 2. Care Assistant – 3 positions | Location: Kerry Parents & Friends Association, Listowel 3. Environmental Worker – 2 Position | Location – Listowel Tidy Towns 4. Centre Cleaner – 1 Position | Location – Family Resource Centre For Eligibility: You need to be in receipt of a social welfare payment for a minimum of one year. The positions are Community Employment & subject to DEASP Guidelines. Hours: 19.5 per week for each position. Required: CV & PPS No. to: info@listowelareace.ie

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KINGDOM VETERAN VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR CLUB APPOINT ALAN FITZELL AS YOUTH OFFICER

Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club has become the first organisation in Ireland of its kind to appoint a Youth Officer. At the club’s recent annual general meeting Alan Fitzell from Lisselton was appointed to this new role to protect the future of the club. Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club is the biggest car club in Kerry with over 200 members. It was founded in 1979 and continues to grow and expand to this day. The oldest car in the club is a 1922 Peugeot but there is a growing number of owners of modern classics from the 1980s and 1990s on the club’s books too. Like nearly every club in the county, Kingdom Veteran Vintage and Classic Car Club is managed by a group that have been in their positions for many years. Members felt that by appointing a Youth Officer the club would be able to protect its future by encouraging the next generation of classic car enthusiasts to get more involved in activities. Alan Fitzell accepted that role at the club’s AGM in February and last week attended his first club meeting as a committee member. A life-long Ford fan, he owns a 1956 Ford Anglia. “We have a lot of younger members but join and we don’t see them too much afterwards,” he said. “Part of my role is to get these members to attend more shows and runs and support some of the charity events. We also welcome new members.” The full committee elected at last month’s AGM are: President Francie Cantillon; Chair Tony Hehir; Vice-Chair Joe O’Sullivan; Secretary Garrett Foley; Treasurers George Glover and Aine Doyle; Youth Officer Alan Fitzell; Club Merchandise Lukas and Sylwia Warcaba; Webmaster Chris Foley and Richard Bono who is entering his 20th year on the committee. The club is preparing for its annual Ring of Kerry Run which will take place in May – further details including date to be announced in due course.

Pictured: Journalist David Byrne, Brenda Woulfe of Woulfe’s Bookshop, and former Kerry footballer Jimmy Deenihan. David Byrne was recently joined by five-time All-Ireland winner Jimmy Deenihan to sign copies of the new GAA book, ‘Kerry Game of My Life’, at Woulfe’s Bookshop in Listowel. Finuge native Jimmy Deenihan is one of 30 former Kerry footballers to feature in the book, all of who reminisce on a game in the famous green and gold that defined their lives. Speaking about the recent book signing, ‘Kerry Game of My Life’ author David Byrne said it was great to be able to meet the people of Listowel in what is a ‘wonderful, independent, bookstore’. “A huge thanks to Jimmy Deehihan and Brenda Woulfe of Woulfe’s Bookshop for making it possible,” he said. “Jimmy’s chapter in the book is one of 30 fascinating stories that I am privileged to be able to share. It is really exciting to be able to bring people these stories from both on and off the field. Kerry Game of My Life is not only a look back on games gone by, but an exciting journey through the past, what makes these 30 men tick, what got them to that stage of their footballing career, and the many ups and downs of the 30 stars, both on and off the field.” “There are still plenty of copies available in Woulfe’s. From the 1959 All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway to the All-Ireland Club semi-final between Dr Crokes and Corofin, 30 of the greatest Kerry footballers over the last 60 years look back on the Kingdom games that they will always remember.” The book includes first person testimonials from many of the stars of the 1975 to ‘85 era when Mick O’Dwyer’s brilliant team dominated the game and changed Gaelic football forever - and also teams from The Kingdom that won All-Irelands in the 90s, noughties and, more recently, in 2014 - the last time Kerry were crowd All-Ireland champions.

“THE FLEADH GOES WEST”

After a hugely successful Fleadh in 2007, Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan will return to Newcastle West from 13th – 16th July 2022. Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan brings competitors from all six counties in the province to compete for the honour of representing Munster at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 in Mullingar. Limerick CCÉ County Board with support from the branches of Comhaltas all over county Limerick will host the festival in the historic county town of Limerick. Having originally been revealed by Munster CCÉ as host town for the provincial Fleadh in 2020, excitement is starting to build once more in the local community after the 2020 Fleadh had to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the announcement of reduced public health restrictions on 21st January by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, a new committee has been formed and is working hard to make all necessary arrangements for the first Munster Fleadh since it was hosted by Ennis in 2019. At the launch at The Red Door Gallery in Newcastle West, Chairperson of the Fleadh, Liam Guiney shared his delight at the return to pre-pandemic cultural events “We are extremely excited to be hosting Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2022 in Newcastle West. Having been forced online for the last two years, there is a great appetite to get back to competitions and the buzz that surrounds an event like the Fleadh. Along with it being a huge cultural event for Newcastle West and West Limerick, it will also be a massive boost to the local economy.” The competitions, which form the backbone of the Fleadh, will take place from 13th – 16th July. Wednesday and Thursday will see the hotly contested dancing competitions fought out, while all other competitions will take place across Friday and Saturday. Newcastle West is set to come alive with the sound of music, song and dance in this enormous cultural celebration. To keep up to date with preparations for Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan 2022 please follow the social media updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching for ‘Munster Fleadh’ or the hashtag #TheFleadhGoesWest.

The new book leads the reader through 30 Kerry and club games from the point of view of former stars including Mick O’Dwyer, Seán Murphy, Mikey Sheehy, Eoin ‘Bomber’ Liston, Jack O’Shea, the Ó Sé brothers, Seamus Moynihan, Dara Ó Cinnéide, Kieran Donaghy, and many more.

BEGINNERS WORLD OFFERING FREE PRE-SCHOOL PLACES TO UKRAINE

In an effort to help Ukrainian families arriving in Ireland, our Preschool Beginners World Listowel is offering free places to young children. These children have been through an unimaginable ordeal to get to Ireland. We want to create a safe space once they arrive. Free Early Years Education for Ukrainian children of Preschool age (2.5 - 5.5 years) regardless of eligibility for ECCE. Contact Bridget O Carroll on 0877790493 to avail. Sending all our love

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…We hope you are safe and well This week we are going to focus on how important it is for you and your wellbeing to keep yourself accountable to your commitment to feel and look better. There are many areas where accountability plays a big part in your weight loss and wellness journey. So, let’s break them down and ask yourself are you actually ticking all the boxes. It’s you not me... Very often you can blame others for “making” you eat or drink something you actually hadn’t planned on having which can very often be the start of the slippery slope that we are all familiar with. For example you may feel that because you are in the situation we are all in at the moment with restrictions still in place your feelings and emotions could be responsible for your actions to eat mindlessly and yet you could point the finger of blame at someone else. So maybe it’s time to recognise that you need to take the reigns of responsibility into your own hands, as after all it’s only you will carry the implications of your actions around with you let it be in your mind or your body. There will always be occasions when we do want to have that little bit of relaxation to have the treat without the after taste of the guilt. These would be times like St Patricks Day, Mothers Day and Easter also coming up. Blaming others for our actions is an easy way of letting ourselves “ off the hook “ for our own accountability. Your choices are your decisions. Always remember when you point the finger at someone the rest of your fingers are pointing back at YOU. Accountability Accountability is all about keeping records. It is a proven fact when you keep an account of what you eat and drink you are more aware and mindful of your calorie intake. By keeping a track of your calories you are less likely to “forget” the little things that can all add up in the end. Keeping track of your daily foods can be done in different ways, it’s all about finding the way that works for you . Some people may like to keep a track record on their phone while others may prefer to put pen to paper and write it down, Whichever works will work No guessing, No messing !! Being accountable to somebody else with your weight other than yourself is very important also as we do tend to leave ourselves off the hook quite easily at times. By doing this you are making a commitment not alone to yourself but to somebody else also. “It will be a weight off your mind.” So that is another reason why San Rita Wellness works so well for our members as they check in weekly with us either in our “ In Person Meetings “ or our “At Home Service“ Mini Goals Setting yourself a mini goal will keep you mindful and in the loop when you do feel like you may be inclined to throw complete caution to the wind. Having that mini goal in mind will help you to get back on track again so as not to cause too much damage overall Keeping a weekly record of your mini goals can help your motivation and commitment to stick with it and know that it will be worth it. Remember the saying “Slow progress is better than No progress.” You may set yourself a goal by deciding to lose five to seven pounds at a time or maybe seeing a lower number on the scales. It could be an item of clothing that is a little bit too tight at the moment that you would like for it to fit better or maybe you would like to be able to reach for a size down in the clothes rail next time you buy yourself something whether it’s online or when the shops reopen again. Now, picture that in your mind and think how great that would feel.

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Loving, losing and living to excess in my present and in the writings of the past

By Elizabeth Boyle

Every day a beloved father dies. Every day a lover departs. Every day a woman turns forty. All three happening together brings a moment of reckoning. Medieval historian Elizabeth Boyle made sense of these events the best way she knew how - by immersing herself in the literature that has been her first love and life’s work for over two decades. Fierce Appetites is the exhilarating and deeply humane result. Not only does Elizabeth Boyle write dazzling accounts of ancient stories, familiar and obscure, from Ireland and further afield, but she uses her historical learning to grapple with the raw and urgent questions she faces, questions that have bedevilled people in every age. She writes on grief, addiction, family breakdown, the complexities of motherhood, love and sex, memory, class, education, travel (and staying put) with unflinching honesty, deep compassion and occasional dark humour. Fierce Appetites is captivating and original - as an insight into the mind and heart of a groundbreaking scholar, and as a wise and reassuring account of what it is to be human.

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Listowel Celtic Under 14 Girls who played Shelbourne FC in the last 16 of The National Cup in Pat Kennedy Park last Sunday. Photo by Liam Kelly

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BALLYLONGFORD ST PATRICK’S DAY Ireland is set to mark this St Patrick’s Day with a massive feast of Parades, Cultural items and plenty of music and dancing all over the Country on this Thursday. This is the first time since 2019 that people will get a chance to relive the festivities that we were used to before Covid 19. The Country has been gifted a fantastically long week-end from St Patrick’s day on Thursday March 17th until Sunday March 20th. St Patrick’s Day is the National Feast day and a National Holiday, but this year the Country has an additional one-off holiday on Friday 18th March which is given as an acknowledgement of the tough times during the pandemic. There are Parades in most villages and towns in the County, with the main ones such as in Listowel commencing at 12.30pm. Duagh Village Parade at 12.30pm. Ballyduff Village Parade at 12noon. Ballybunion Parade commences at 3pm.and Tralee Parade is at 12 noon. In neighbouring West Limerick the Abbeyfeale Parade is to begin at 4pm. So enjoy the festivities, but above all stay safe. QUIZ Quiz Night Fundraiser in aid of Asdee First Responders will be held in Jack J’s Pub, Asdee on Saturday 19th March at 9.30pm. All welcome. CENSUS The Irish Census is being taken up again this year and Census night is on Sunday April 3rd next. At present Census, enumerators are calling to every household in every parish to deliver these forms. There is quite a lot of detail to fill in to the form and people are asked if they have problems with answering any questions to ask the Enumerator when they return to collect the form or to log onto website census.ie. LADIES Calling all Ladies, Self Defence Classes, have commenced in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Monday morning March 14th and will continue each Monday morning for Five (5) Weeks starting at 10.30 and finishing at 11.30. For Further Details and to book a place Contact Michael on 087 9245637 ENTERPRISE ASSOC The AGM of Ballylongford Enterprise Association Limited will take place in the Parish Hall, Ballylongford on Tuesday April 5th at 8pm. Everyone is welcome. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the committee please forward your name, signed and seconded, to the secretary, Elaine Stack, 17 Rusheen, Ballylongford, before Thursday 31st of March. TREASURE HUNT: Noel Lynch will be the trivia master as there will be a Treasure (street) hunt by foot through the streets of the village on Sunday the 20th of March meeting at the parish Hall at 2 pm. 10 euro per team. Can you solve the clues around the streets and win. All proceeds go to the Enterprise Association towards making our community a better place. LOCAL HISTORY In keeping us all well informed our local young historian Tom Kennedy reminds us that Lislaughtin Friary is a special place for all of us. Saint Lachtain is the Saint associated with the friary as he spread Christianity to the area. The friary was founded by John O’Connor of the Kerry O’Connor clan in 1470 on a sire associated with the Saint and named in his honour. In 1477, Pope Sixtus IV licensed it as a religious house and the friary was completed and its church consecrated in 1478. The Friary was attacked in 1580 by the troops of Queen Elizabeth I under the command of William Pelhams and the three elderly friars who could not flee were slaughtered at the altar. The Franciscans returned back to Lislaughtin in 1629 and remained here until Cromwellian troops caused destruction in 1652. However, the friars provided pastoral care in the area up until 1860. Saint Lachtain is the patron Saint of Ballylongford (and

Aghavallin parish). Locals celebrate the feast day of Saint Lachtain every year on the 19th of March. He died on the 19th of March 622 AD. So this year is rather significant 1400 years after his death. The friary is often called an abbey by locals which is incorrect. It is often in the shadow of Saint Patrick’s day nationally as it is only 2 days after it. This year presented a unique chance for a great celebration of our patron Saint of Ballylongford as the 19th falls on a Saturday and it is effectively a four day weekend due to the public holidays on Thursday and Friday due to Saint Patrick’s day. To celebrate the occasion there will be a procession by locals, all are welcome (As Lislaughtin is famous for the processional cross now in the national museum in Dublin) on Saturday the 19th from outside the church gates in Ballylongford village and we will Cross the bridge on our way to the to Lislaughtin friary (2km). It is important to start on the Church side of the bridge to incorporate our fellow Aghavallin parishioners from Asdee. The procession will pass the grotto on the way. All are welcome to join. We should be arriving at the friary at 2:30 p.m approximately. The Bishop of Kerry (Ray Browne) and Franciscan friar will be at Lislaughtin Friary. In what must be the first time in over 150 years that a friar was at Lislaughtin in an ecumenical setting. They will speak and say prayers. Padraig O’ Conchuir (author of many history books) will give a tour/speech about the history of the friary after the rosary and prayers. Dr. Declan Downey (Lecturer in the School of History in UCD) will also be there. Refreshments afterwards at the parish hall circa 4 o’clock. BARDIC FESTIVAL Don’t forget 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 TARBERT POST OFFICE A note from Michelle to inform everybody of the important business transactions that can now be availed of at Tarbert Post Office. Banking can now be done at the post office: AIB customers can make cash lodgements, cash withdrawals and cheque lodgments. While Bank of Ireland customers can avail of cash lodgments and cash withdrawals. Ulster Bank customers can lodge cash only. Businesses that would like a cheque lodgements facility. For further Information please contact Michelle or any member of Staff at Tarbert Post Office on 068-36100 for more details. G.A.A. SCENE Club membership is now due for 2022. Every player both adult and youth must be a registered member to train and play for the club. It is mandatory for insurance purposes. Non-playing members are also invited to renew. You can pay your membership to Chairman John Joe Walsh, Secretary Caroline O Connor, Treasurer Niall Heaphy or Online at foireann.ie. Adult Player & Non player €30. Family €50. Juvenile €10. Please note that only those who are fully paid up adult members prior to 31st March will be included in the draw for All Ireland Tickets. CE SCHEME Asdee Ballylongford Tarbert CE Scheme is currently recruiting for the following positions: Tidy Towns Assistant in Tarbert Village. A Soccer Groundskeeper in Lenamore pitch, Ballylongford. A Tidy Towns Assistant in Ballylongford Village. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. CE Scheme rates apply. If you would like to know, more about these positions contact Jackie Kissane on 0863266991

BALLYDUFF GAA LOTTO DRAW The Ballyduff GAA Club Weekly Lotto draw for Tuesday March 8th are as follows; the numbers drawn were 1, 6, 28 and the bonus number was 5. There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €13,400 and the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 winners were – Jake O’Keeffe, Corbally: Kevin Ross, Lacca and Haylee Barry, Ballinglanna. 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.                                                                          CHURCH NEWS                        Masses for the week:                      Friday 7.00pm: Mike Joe Quinlan Saturday 6.30pm: Mass in Causeway Sunday 11.00am: Tony Grace, Anne Grace and deceased members of the Grace family; Maria Diggin; Patrick O’Connor and deceased members of the O’Connor family. Ferry Road; Mary O’Connor; Mary Hennessy (Lixnaw); Leonard & Bridget Goodliffe. Reader: Sunday March 20th 11.00am: Daniel O’Mahony Ministers of the Eucharist: Sunday March 20th 11.00am – Mary O’Sullivan/Phyllis Supple/Mike Guerin Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday – 3.00pm.                                               Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am - 11.30am   Face Masks: We would ask you to please consider continuing wearing them for Church Services for a while longer. Ukraine Collection: A collection for the people of Ukraine will be taken up at all Masses throughout Ireland on the weekend 26/27th March to help alleviate their suffering. Stations of the Cross: every Friday after Mass during Lent DEFIBRILLATORS There are two defibrillators in the vicinity of Ballyduff with one outside the Ballyduff Pharmacy and the other one at Ballyduff GAA Grounds. It is hoped to train some people to use these defibrillators in the near future. CAR DRAW The countdown is on to the Ballyduff Hurling and Football Club Fundraising Draw for a 221 BMW 3 Series M Sports car. There are only a few days left and tickets are available locally and online at www.ballydufgaa.com and cost €20 each. Ballyduff GAA has committed to donate 10% of all profits from this 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. The draw for the car will take place LIVE online at Ahern’s Garage, Castleisland on this Saturday March 19th at 12.00noon GOOD FRIDAY WALK The Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care annual Good Friday Walk will take place in Ballyduff on Friday April 15th from the Cashen. Sponsorship cards are available from Kay on (087)6363831. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The Ballyduff St. Patrick’s Day parade will depart from The Square at 12.00noon. Please come out on the day to support the event. A THOUGHT A great deal of what we see, depends on what we are looking for!! ST. BRENDAN’S A.C. The club will be taking part in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Causeway at 1.30pm on this Thursday. Assembly is at

the sportsfield in Causeway at least half hour in advance. Details have been sent to all athletes and is on the club Facebook page. Training for adults is on this Wednesday at 7.30pm in MTU, Tralee and on Monday at 8.00pm at the ARC. The county 5k road championships are on 27th March. Juvenile training: this Wednesday at Banna Beach Resort for U12s and over from 7.00pm - 8.00pm. No Thursday training this week. Next Monday, U12s and over will train at the ARC from 8.00pm - 9.00 pm. Well done to the Couch to 5K group who participated in the Tralee parkrun on Saturday last where 260 people ran and walked under the management of St Brendan’s AC. Info re the club on 087 7985557 and email stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com or see St Brendan’s AC Kerry Facebook. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS Ministerial Visit: Minister for sport, Jack Chambers and Education Minister Norma Foley were visitors to Ballyduff GAA Grounds on Sunday last. They were loud in their praises of the wonderful facilities we have and were impressed with plans we have for the future after they had seen a very detailed presentation made by our Development Officer, John Paul Leahy. Also present on the day were Club Officers from Ladies Football, Hurling Club and Mayor of Kerry Council, Cllr. Jimmy Moloney. Car Draw: Time is running out for anyone who wants to purchase a ticket for our car with the draw taking place at 12.00noon on this Saturday March 19th at Ahern’s Garage, Castleisland. No tickets for sale after 6.00pm on this Friday. It’s only €20 per ticket and you could win a BMW worth almost €50k. “If you are not in you can’t win.” Senior Hurling: Abbeydorney were visitors to Ballyduff on Sunday last for Round 2 of the County Senior Hurling League. Ballyduff were missing some players due to injury, players on duty with the County hurlers and u 20 footballers. Nevertheless, a young Ballyduff team gave a great account of themselves before going down to the visitors. Abbeydorney had the assistance of the strong wind in the first half and built up a strong lead which they never relinquished. Final score Abbeydorney 1 – 15 Ballyduff 0 – 8. Senior Football: Ballyduff are at home to Moyvane, this Sunday, in Round 1 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Football League. Throw in at 2.00pm. John Kerins Cup: Well done to Kevin Goulding who played a notable part in Kerry’s victory in the final of the u20 John Kerins Cup played at Nenagh on Saturday last. Kevin lined out at full forward for Kerry. Kerry Hurling: Best of luck to the Kerry hurling team who make the long trip to Ballycran to take on Down in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A. A victory here would see Kerry qualify for the final. Child Welfare Course: 24 members attended a very wellrun Child Welfare Course on Friday last. As the course was limited to 24, we are organising another one on Monday March 28th. If you would like to attend, please contact any Club Officer immediately. Membership: Ballyduff GAA Membership is now due at all levels for 2022with the prices as follows: Family €80 - (2 adults & 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 may be paid online through Foireann the same as last year.

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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.

BALLYBUNION ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE St. Patrick’s Day parade will start from St. John’s Church, departing the carpark at 3.00pm sharp, the parade will head down Church Road and turn right at the Garda station down Main Street, and down towards the Sandhill Road and on to the Kit Ahern Road where it will then disperse. Anyone who wants to take part be sure to be in the church car park no later than 2.30pm on the 17th March. So Dust Down your floats, and Get Your Walking Shoes on. See you all on the day.

COLLECTION FOR UKRAINE You can still donate at Cullotys craft shop on Main Street Please donate between 1pm and 6pm daily. Blankets, sleeping bags, camping mats, towels, shampoos, soap, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitary towels, wet wipes, pampers, toilet paper, dry food pasta, tinned fish meat vegetables, baby food, chocolate, tea, coffee, sugar. Men’s heavy clothing, hats, scarfs, gloves.

ST JOHN’S CHURCH Mass is celebrated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00am, while Mass on Saturday is at 7.00pm and on Sunday at 11.30am. St Patrick’s day mass will be celebrated at 10am. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE The next Afternoon tea dance will take place this Sunday 20th March Upstairs Ballybunion Community Centre “The Old Central Ballroom” in aid of their annual Insurance from 3pm-5pm with Music by Ger Walsh. 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. IRISH DANCING CLASSES Kids dancing classes by Kelsey with Ballybunion Comhaltas. All levels welcome from age 5 upwards in St. Josephs Secondary School hall every Monday. Step dancing at 6.10pm, set dancing at 6.40pm, Sean Nós at 7.10pm, €6 to register and €5 per lesson for more information phone 087 9662902 SWIM FOR A MILE Swim for a mile training event will take place from March 29tham for 12 weeks at the swimming pool Ballybunion. Together with the (KRSP) Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership this event aims to deliver a fantastic opportunity and initiative to build up aqua based fitness. There has been great success in the previous years, delivering this program. The MINIMUM REQUIREMENT for entry into training is 2 continuous lengths of the pool. To book coached training please call Damian on 0870578537 or email damomeehan@live.co.uk To book a SFAM event or for more information please visit www.swimforamile.com ENCANTO – EASTER CAMP The Easter camp is coming to Ballybunion from Monday 11th to Thursday 14th April 2022, 2pm until 5pm each day. Activities include arts, crafts, dancing and singing. €75 per child. Discounts for families. Book early as places are limited. Please call Jackie on 0871303325 or email jackieperformingarts@gmail.com for more information. SYMPATHY We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Michael Scanlon of East End. May he Rest in peace. LOOKING FOR HELP IN JULY We are looking for someone to help us out for the month of July in Ballybunion. We have 2 children, a boy (5) and a girl (1). We are looking for someone to help look after the children. It would involve some light housework, simple food preparation (for the children) and play. We are looking at approximately 25 hours a week. We are happy to work with a local person or can offer accommodation if needed. This position may suit a student. Please call Kate on 087 2674864

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, Environmental Worker and booking and research officer. 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 CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Come along to our club in Sandhill Road Ballybunion every Saturday at 12 Noon, every Wednesday at 6.30 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. MIXED MEDIA ART CLASSES Mixed Media Art classes with Sarah and Gráinne, every Sunday 11am to 1pm for 7 to 12 year olds. Upstairs in the Community Centre. Contact our FB page - Mixed Media Queens - or call 087 7837448 for more details. BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT Ballybunion active retirement group meets every Wednesday at 2pm in the Convent, Doon Road. We are looking forward to welcoming back our members and new members are always welcome. The membership is just €15 per year you can contact Pat Buckley on 086 3561 615. REDUCE ENERGY COSTS A Free public session on Reducing Energy Costs in your home or business will take place on Thursday 31st March at 7.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/KSEC-Ballybunion-31Mar RUN BALLYBUNION Run Ballybunion is back this year the half marathon and the 10km race will both take place on Easter Saturday April 16th. Entry to both races is open online at www.runballybunion.com If you had registered for either of the 2020 races and opted to defer your entry rather than get your money back, your 2020 is still valid for this year’s race. SAN RITA WELLNESS In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am in Ballybunion Health & Leisure centre. 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 CHAIR BASED FITNESS PROGRAM Class Chair-Based Exercise in Ballybunion Community Center every Tues.11.00am-12.00pm. Please phone to book your chair call Martina on 087 797 3688

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.

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY Opening Hours: Tues-Sat inc from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.Membership is free. A regular supply of new books, including bestsellers to be borrowed; requests can be made online or in the branch. Borrowbox, a free app offers thousands of e-books and audio books and all you need to have access is to be a member of Kerry Library. Download it now from your app store! Also available online are: Digital Magazines, Language Learning, Online newspapers and E-learning via Universal Class.

BEACH YOGA RETURNING TO BALLYBUNION Outdoor yoga classes resuming this April on the Ladies Beach. All levels are welcome, and no experience is needed to join these classes. Booking is ESSENTIAL to secure your space, so please text or call Sinead 087 7079941 to enquire.

We offer PC’s with printing (colour and black/white) and photocopying. We also have daily and weekly newspapers for your perusal. 068 27615.

TÍR NA NÓG EASTER CAMPS Tír na nóg will host 2 Easter camps, week one: Monday 11th to Wednesday 13th and week two: Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd, suitable for ages 5 to 12, time 10am – 1pm, cost per week is €35 for one child, €65 for two children, €90 for three children from one family. Activities include Easter hunt, games, arts & crafts, beach and dance competition. For more information and to book please phone Laura on 087 057 3384 LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION URGENTLY NEEDED We have had many enquiries from people looking for long term rent in 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 SWIM IN GREEN Swim in green with the Dippers, fundraiser for Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue on Sunday the 20th March on the Ladies Beach at 12 noon. There will be buckets available on the day to donate money (No specific amount as every little helps) all money raised will be going to the Ballybunion Sea and cliff rescue. You can also donate online at https://gofund.me/6a481821 SOCIAL DANCING Social Dancing takes place every Tuesday night from 7.30pm upstairs in the Community Centre “The Old Central Ballroom” A great night of fun and dancing including waltzing, jiving, quick set, line dancing etc. Please come along and show your support. You do not need a partner on the night. 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

WE CAN COOK & CRAZY GOLF The diary is open for school tours, TY group’s class groups baking and Crazy Golf birthday parties. Details of Easter Camps will be available soon. Contact Marie on 087 6415513 or marie41@live.ie for any enquiries 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. AQUA AEROBICS Aqua Aerobics in Ballybunion Leisure Center Mon, 9.45am-10.30am, 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 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 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

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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 Mass Times: Monday 14th March at 7.30pm for Patsy Dowling, Ballina & Kiltomey. Wednesday 16th March at 7.30pm Vigil Mass for deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Upper Tullig & New York. Friday 18th March at 7.30pm for John Brosnan, Ballinclogher & Boston. Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm for Mary & Moss O’Flaherty, Ahacoora; William & Mary Byrne, Garrynagore.

DEATHS The death took place of Eileen O’Connell (née Carmod) of Doonard Lower, Tarbert and formerly of Chapel Street. Eileen, who was aged 86 years, died unexpectedly at her home on the evening of Friday 4 March. She reposed at her son Jeremiah’s residence in Chapel Street on Sunday 6 March and large crowds attended her wake. Her older brother Bishop Eddie, aged 88 years flew in from Corpus Christi diocese,Texas and he and her brother-in-law, Fr Philip O’Connell performed the funeral obsequies. Removal took place on Monday 7 March to Shannon Crematorium at 10.30am for Service at 12 noon. Eileen was one of 13 children, 10 boys and 3 girls, born to Michael and Mary Carmody,née Stack. Eileen, was born in Moyvane and attended National School there, In 1952 following severe flooding on the Gale river which impacted severely on farming land, Michael Carmody and his family moved from the family holding in Cuss to Tarmons East, Tarbert. They purchased Tarmons House and lands which had previously been the property of landlord Monkton Creagh, later devolving to the family of Councillor M. J. Nolan in the 1900’s. Eileen was then 16 years of age and the eldest of the three girls. In 1957 she married William (Wim) O’Connell, Tarbert who was Principal Teacher in Tarmons National School which was attended by the younger members of the Carmody family. In 1972, Wim and Eileen purchased the licensed premises (now the Anchor Bar) from Michael Lanigan. While her husband continued in his teaching career, Eileen managed the bar business with her family of four children living on the premises. After the best part of 20 years they sold the premises and moved to Doonard, where they lived out their retirement. Eileen was predeceased by her brothers John, Peter and Finbar. Burial of ashes took place in St Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert on Thursday 10 March. Sympathy of the community is extended to her husband Wim, sons Jeremiah, Michael and Philip and daughter Mary, to her brothers Michael, Bishop Eddie, Brendan, Maurice, Paschal, Noel and Martin, her sisters Sheila and Sr. Mary and to the extended Carmody and O’Connell families. Sympathy of the community also to Jim O’Connell and family of Friar Street, Youghal and formerly of Kilpadogue, Tarbert on the recent unexpected death of his wife Marietta, née Watkins. Marietta died at Cork University Hospital on Tuesday 1 March and her Requiem Mass and interment took place in Youghal on Friday 4 March. Jim, son of the late Dick and Mary Ellen O’Connell of Kilpadogue, was for many years organiser for SIPTU and Mandate Trade Unions.Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na marbh go léir agus suaimhneas síoraí dóibh. FÁILTE, VITAYU UKRAINE Tarbert welcomed its first Ukranian refugees last Friday when Makskym Yezshov, his wife and five children, youngest aged 5 , arrived in Tarbert fleeing from Odessa in southern Ukraine. Some of the children will be attending Tarbert National School and some attending Taarbert Comprehensive. We wish Maksym, his wife and family health, safety and happiness during their stay in Tarbert. Well done to all who organised and contributed food donations, medicines, toiletries, etc at the Community Centre last Friday and Saturday. These donations are now on their way for the relief of distress in Ukraine. GOING STRONG Congratulations and continued good health to our neighbour Nora Kennelly of Leitrim East, Moyvane who recently celebrated her 97th. birthday. Her children, grand-children and great grand-children marked the occasion with a celebration at the Dromoland Inn. Go maire si an Chéad. BINGO IS BACK The last Bingo session in the Community Centre took place on Wednesday 11 March 2020 and then came the Covid lockdown. The organising Committee have now decided to resume Bingo in Tarbert on Wednesday 6 April at the usual time of 8.30pm in the Tarbert Community Centre. They have decided to dispense with the shop selling refreshments and no children will be allowed to attend. There is no problem with people wearing masks if they feel so inclined. They are also looking for new volunteers for a couple of hours on a monthly rota basis. Anybody willing to help out should contact Mary Holland at 087/9735708 or Breda Lavery at 087/1909880. At the outset of the meeting, a Vote of Sympathy was passed to the Gormley family, Tieraclea Park on the recent sad passing of Ita Gormley. Ita was for many years a welcoming face who helped out at the weekly Bingo sessions.

IRREMORE CHURCH Masses times: Thursday 17th March St. Patrick’s Day Mass at 11.00am. Sunday 20th March at 11.00am for Paddy & Mary Behan, Bealkilla & deceased members of the Behan & Broderick Families & son-in-law Jim Dalton. RATHEA CHURCH Masses times: Thursday 17th March at 9.30am St. Patrick’s Day Mass. Sunday 20th March at 9.30am. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111. LIXNAW YOUTH CLUB Lixnaw Youth Club are holding a car wash to raise funds for their club. This will be held on the 26th March at Gibbon’s Filling Station, Lixnaw, from 10am to 6pm. Your support will be greatly appreciated. ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Lixnaw St. Patrick’s Day parade will leave the Community Centre at 12 noon. We hope all organisations and individuals will come and support their parish. There will be a prize for the best dressed child. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the organisations and local businesses who kindly stepped up and supported the insurance costs. Without this contribution a parade would not be possible so, get the green and the shamrock out and join us. A cupán tea will be available in the Ceolann after the parade. LIXNAW GAA SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW Congratulations to Harry Gilbert, Ballingare, on winning €124 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in Post Office, Lixnaw. Thanks for your continued support.

CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA We are delighted to be taking part in the St Patricks day parade in Lixnaw and hope as many members will come along, meeting at 11.45 in community centre and all are invited back to the Ceolann for a few tunes and a cupán tae. Tá seachtain na Gaeilge ar súil anois, bainigí trial as cúpla focal a rá mar is teanga álainn í. Tá cnúasach de leabhar gaeilge againn sa Ceolann , bíonn fáilte róimh i gcónaí leabhar a thógaint chun léamh. As always, our role in the Ceolann is to teach and pass on our traditions of music, song, dance and our Irish language and we appreciate your continued support and dedication. For all up to date Comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé on facebook and tweet@kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall. LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW Jackpot €7,600. Numbers drawn were: 18, 30, 31, 32. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Thomas McNamara, Finuge; John Honan, Lixnaw; Mike Quilter, Lixnaw. Next week’s draw will take place in Quilter’s Bar, Lixnaw on the 14th March. Jackpot will be €7,650. ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB Monday 7/03/22, Jackpot €3,100. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 6, 31. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Mag Ahern, Lyrecompane; Keogh Heaphy, Behins, Listowel. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Dave O’Halloran, Pallas; Eoin & Aisling Foran, Irremore; Mary & John, Clogher Drive, Lixnaw. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €3,200. 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.

COMMUNITY CENTRE The Community Centre is now back up and running having been given a bright new look by Leslie Pledge, the Caretaker with a new painting scheme. The Centre can be booked for meetings, exhibitions, birthday parties, etc by contacting Leslie at 087/9243737. The all in hourly rate is €20 which includes use of kitchen. LÁ LE PÁDRAIG After an absence of two years this year’s parade on the Feast of the National Apostle will be welcome especially with the promise of fine weather. The parade will start from the Fire Station, after the 11.30am Mass,with groups and individuals allocated their places and will proceed through the village led by St Patrick suitably attired and will terminate at the Bridewell. LISLAUGHTIN 1400 According to local historian, Tom Kennedy, St Lachtain, the patron saint of Ballylongford died on 19 March 622 AD, 1400 years ago, as recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters. To mark the occasion, locals will walk the 2km from the Church gates in Ballylongford at 2pm next Saturday 19 March to Lislaughtin Abbey. At the Abbey, a Franciscan friar from Killarney will conduct a prayer service. Bishop Ray Browne will also attend. Local historians, Padraig O’Concubhair and Dr Declan Downey will talk on the significance of the occasion, the history and architectural features of the Abbey. Following the sacking of the Abbey by Elizabethan and later Cromwellian soldiers the Lislaughtin Abbey Processional Cross was buried by the fleeing monks. The Cross was later found in the townland of Ballymackessy and is now in the National Museum in Dublin. In 1919 the cause for the canonisation of the three friars who were put to death by Elizabethan soldiers in 1580 was being promoted in Rome. The three martyred friars were named as Daniel Hanrahan, Philip O’Shea and Maurice Scanlon. The youngest of the friars was over 70 and one of the three was blind. There are a number of people from Tarbert parish buried in Lislaughtin cemetery and it would be nice to remember them in honouring St Lachtain on his feast day Saturday next, 19 March. The history of Lislaughtin Abbey is well detailed on one of the Shannonside bronzes on the Russell Store yard wall at the lower end of Main Street. ‘(the starlings) ignoring green Lislaughtin where subtle shadows pass through shattered altars, broken walls The blood of martyrs in the grass’ - Brendan Kennelly, Lislaughtin Abbey 1969

Presentation of March 2022 Monthly €500…Congratulations again to Mike Scanlon on winning the €500 top prize in our March’22 draw. Mike was presented with his prize by Chairperson Joe Coolahan and Field Development Officer Wesley Wren. Click here to enter our next draw which has a guaranteed Prize of €500. tarbertgaa.ie Draw takes place on Saturday 2nd April 2022. Tickets are also available from all committee members and on sale at the post office.

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Enjoying the occasion at Asdee Village on Sunday for the annual hunt were Joe and Cree Holly, Eoin Browne, Maurice Stack, Sean Whyte, Luke Scanlon and Síabhra Browne. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Attending the annual hunt at Asdee on Sunday were Eoghan and Isabella McEnery, Listowel, Cillian Finucane, Tarbert with Louise Collins, Clounmacon. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Science experiment fun from Coolard National School

Listowel Celtic’s Daryl Dalton who played for The Kerry Under 13’s against Limerick County in Charleville in the first round of The Inter League, last Sunday

Congrats to Lios Tuathail Ac athletes Padraic McCarthy on National Junior Champion in WFD. Megan Lynch National finalist 60m and Sean Mahony running a season best in 60m and 200m. Well done guys

All smiles at Asdee Village on Sunday for the hunt were the Cahill family Thomas, Ciara, Tracey and Ben from Knocknagoshel. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtics Dáithí Laide and Ryan McDonnell who both played for The Kerry Under 12’s against Clare in Georgie O’Callaghan Park Castleisland last Sunday. It was a 2-2 draw between the sides

Coolard National School pupils enjoying a recent visit from Gabriel Fitzmaurice for World Book Day

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LISTOWEL CELTIC

Law to Padraig O’Donnell and Grandfather of Georgie, Eliza, Daisy and Matilda who are all involved in our underage teams. All at Listowel Celtic are thinking of the extended Browne Family at this sad and very difficult time.

Draw 14/03/22 - Numbers Drawn 17-20-21-28 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €20 Liam Healy c/o Mikes €20 Kean O’Keefe,Ballybunion €20 Con Kirby,Hollytree Drive €20 Tena Griffin,Convent Street €20 Eddie Barrett,Bunagarha Next Draw 21/03/22 at The Kingdom - Jackpot €3,650

LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

Under 13 Premier Boys Listowel Celtic 1 1 St Brendans Park. Scorer: Cian Slemon Under 15 Premier Boys (Top 5): Killarney Athletic 4-3 Listowel Celtic. Scorers: Kiegan Moloney, Conor Sweeney(2). Man of the match: Conor Sweeney. Under 14 Girls National Cup (Last 16) - Listowel Celtic 0 2 Shelbourne FC Pat Kennedy Park was the venue last Sunday as we welcomed Shelbourne Football Club to our grounds. A minutes silence was observed before the game as our thoughts were with our midfielder Eliza O’Donnell and her Family on the recent passing of her Grandfather. Playing into a strong wind in the first half, the Girls went a goal down but showed great strength against the gale and a strong Shelbourne side to go into the break just one behind. In the second half, the Girls put the visitors under severe pressure but the bounce of the ball just didn’t go our way. Shelbourne hit us on the break and doubled their lead midway through the half and even though the Girls battled to the final whistle the breakthrough didn’t come. We wish Shelbourne all the best in the quarter finals. Our fantastic Girls lost nothing in defeat today. To make the last 16 of a National competition is some achievement and there is no shame in losing to a side of Shelbourne’s calibre. Your club, your coaches and your families are extremely proud of you all. A Special thanks to all who provided food and helped out in the kitchen on the day. Our visitors were very appreciative of our hospitality. It may be the end of our adventure in this competition but the future is bright for this fantastic group of Girls. Thanks to Tom Sullivan who was the referee on the day. A Massive thanks to all our supporters. Well done to Coaches Dominic and PJ and to all The Girls. Listowel Celtic Under 10’s Boys (White) played Iveragh United last Sunday in a wet and windy Pat Kennedy Park. Despite the conditions there was some great football played by both teams which turned out to be a very competitive cup game. Well done Boys, Parents and Coaches Ger and PJ Our Under 11 Boys (Green and Yellow) Teams were in action last weekend The Green Team were in Kenmare on Saturday and welcomed Iveragh to Pat Kennedy Park last Sunday Our Yellow Team played Castleisland B in Pat Kennedy Park last Sunday. All three games were exciting and we scored some lovely goals. Well done to all Boys who played. Thanks to Parents for continued support. Well done to our coaches Jerry, Derek and PJ. Congratulations to Daryl Dalton who started last Sunday for The Kerry Under 13’s against Limerick County in Charleville in the first round of the Inter League. Tough game where Limerick came out winners 2-0. On to the next one where Kerry will face Limerick District A. Continued success to Daryl. Congratulations to Dáithí Laide and Ryan McDonnell who were part of The Kerry Under 12 Boys Team who drew 2-2 with Clare last Sunday. The game was played in Georgie O’Callaghan Park Castleisland. Continued success to both Boys. Congratulations to Niamh Loughnane and Olivia O’Carroll who made The Kerry Schoolboys/Girls League Girls Roll Of Honour last week. Fixtures: Saturday 19th March Under 12 Girls Premier - 4.00pm Listowel Celtic V Fenit Under 12 Girls Division 1 - Iveragh V Listowel Celtic (Time to be confirmed) Under 14 Girls Premier - 12noon Killarney Celtic V Listowel Celtic Under 12 Boys John Murphy Cup (Last 16) 10.30am Listowel Celtic B V St Brendans Park 12.30pm Listowel Celtic A V Castleisland B Under 14 Boys Tom Hayes Cup (First Round) - 2pm Listowel Celtic V LB Rovers Sunday 20th March - Under 10 Boys 12.30pm Listowel Celtic (White) V Inter Kenmare 1.45pm Listowel Celtic (Green) V St Brendans Park Best wishes to all our teams in action next weekend The Club wish to symphatise with The Family of the late Tom Browne, College Road, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny. RIP. Father to Ria Browne O’Donnell, Father in

National Junior Championship Finals Last Sunday in Athlone we had four athletes taking to the boards at the highest level at the Junior age group. We are more than proud to have a new National Champion with ever present Padraic McCarthy winning the Junior WFD with a new PB of 7.76m. Padraic has being thrown well in training in recent weeks and great to see the talent coming through at national level. Congrats Padraic on your continual success. Megan Lynch is another athlete in good form in recent events. Megan produced a great run in the final of the 60m ladies final with a new PB of 7.88 secs and finished sixth overall in the ladies final. Another big progression run by Megan and set up nicely with her age group finals this weekend coming. Sean Mahony had two good runs in the 60m and 200m. Sean ran his best times of the year to date and is great encouragement for the summer season ahead. Rory Lynn completed in the 60m with a new PB and is learning with every outing. This weekend, club athletes compete at their national Finals age group in Athlone indoor stadium. Megan Lynch will look to maintain her good form in the 60m in the u19 age group and will cherish the competitive environment at National level. Mollie oRiordan takes to the longer distance of 800m on Sunday. Mollie coming from the sprint environment has moved up the middle distance and acquitted herself well at Munster and will use all of her speed to succeed at the national stage. Fixtures Mar 18/19th Athlone Juvenile National Indoors for Mollie, Aoibhinn, Padraic and Megan Mar 26th Nenagh Munster U9/11 Championship Mar 27th Castleisland, County Roads Championship Apr 3rd Miltown, County Indoor development games U9-U12 Club Training The Club is in full swing with training across all age groups. Training is Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays depending on your age group and ability. For any new members aged 8 years to 15 years please contact Brendan on 0872874184. Older athletes, 16 years plus, contact Kevin on 0879745341 for Training times.

LISTOWEL EMMETS

County Minor League Div 2B – Round 3 Rathmore V Emmets - Saturday 19th March at 4pm in Rathmore Senior County League Div 2 – Round 1 Milltown Castlemaine V Emmets - Sunday 20th March at 2pm in Milltown

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors play Division 4 of the County League again this year and travel to Castlegregory for our first round game on Sunday. Other teams in this division are Tarbert, Cordal, Scartaglin, Duagh, Knocknagoshel, Keel, Fossa, Ardfert, Cromane and Austin Stacks B. Our seniors will be setting out to balance the books when we take on the challenge of Castlegregory in the opening round game of the County League, Division 4, on Sunday. It’s been tit for tat between the teams and so we look forward to a great contest this weekend. When we last met, they were the authors of our demise and we exited the County Junior Club Championship at the quarter final stages last year. In our last County League encounter, we fared no better. We would come to rue our missed opportunities as we came out on the wrong side of the scoreline, by the bare minimum, last July. Not a free-flowing affair, the game didn’t really live up to expectations. We had looked to make amends at that game for the soul destroying defeat the previous October when Castlegregory denied us a place in the final of the County Junior Club Championship, again by just one point. A reformed and re-energised Beale team should have the confidence to get the County League off to a winning start on Sunday. Coming off the back of three consecutive wins in the past few weeks, we should be well up for the challenge and shake off the shackles of our nemesis. We will be especially keen to avenge the results the last times these two met and do redress for the ones that got away. There is very little between the teams. Both played Division 4 last year. Castlegregory ended up third on the table and we were fifth. We look forward to a thrilling encounter on Sunday. Throw in is at 2 o’clock.

We contest Group 3 of the County Junior Club Championship and travel to Tarbert for our first round game. Date to be confirmed.The other two teams in this group are Asdee and Firies. The group stages are played on a league basis of four groups of four teams each. Each team in a group plays each of the other teams. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter finals. Stretched for numbers, regrettably we cannot field a minor team again this year. We have joined forces with Ballyduff and contest Division 2B of the County League. In the second round game they had a goal advantage over Ballymacelligott, 3-8 to 2-8. They travel to Spa for a 4 o’clock throw-in on Saturday. Their final round game will be against Emmetts. 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 play football! 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. This week’s Beale Lotto winning numbers were 2,12, 21 and 25. There was no jackpot winner and two Match-3 winners, Noel Rowan and Sheila Gleeson, who each win €50. Next week’s jackpot is €3,350. The draw will take place in The Railway Bar 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 click the link on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or log onto https://clubforce.com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/. 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. Congrats to our young, talented musicians who won best overall club in the North Kerry Scór na nÓg final, which took place in Asdee. Not only did Beale GAA Club win best overall club, we also had some individual and group winners on the evening. Solo Singing: 2nd, Audrey Ryan; Instrumential Music: Joint 2n Aoibheann Buckley, Síne Fogarty, Jack O’Connor, Aisling Hennessy and Samantha O’Sullivan; Recitation: 1st, Than Creed. The talent on display in Asdee was exceptional. Well done all who took part and did our club proud. Best of luck in the County final. Congratulations to Daniel Hayes and his bride, Nicole Finnicane, who recently tied the knot. Daniel, aka Dano, has worn the green and red down the years, from under-age to junior and senior. Not only a keen footballer, Daniel is also well-known for his prowess on the dance floor and won a Strictly Come Dancing event in recent years. Dano is always ready to give a helping hand for his beloved club when needed. Wishing Daniel and Nicole many years of love, health and happiness together.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Mens Members Cup Qualifier Sponsored by Gary O’Driscoll & Co Auctioneers – 13th Sunday March 2022 – Cashen Course Saturday 19th March – Ukraine Fund Raiser – Old Course Sunday 20th March – Eamonn Allen Singles Sponsored by Heaphy’s Centra Saturday 19th March 2022 – Ukraine Fund Raiser – Old Course Tuesday 22nd March 2022 – Ladies Competition – Cashen Course Senior Men’s Competition – 10th March 2022 – Cashen Course 1st Noel Morkan (23) 22+3 25pts B6-18 2nd Des O’Donnell (9) 21+4 25pts B6-12 3rd Brendan Lynch (25) 22+2 24pts B6-15 Gross Brendan Daly 16pts 4th Michael P Murphy (24) 16+8 24pts B6-10 5th Michael O’Callaghan (21) 23pts B6-12 V Michael Fogarty (20) 22-2 20pts B6-16 SV Ollie Kearnes (25) 19+2 21pts B6-13 Fixtures: Thursday 17th March 2022 - Senior Men’s Competition– Cashen Course Senior Ladies Competitions: Fixtures: Friday 18th March - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €6,900 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 4,17,21 and 25 Lucky Dips: 1. Liam and kevin Roche, listowel 2. Eddie and Julia stack, Lr Aughrim 3. Lewis Mulvihill, Jeramiah Mulvihill 4. Tomas Keane, Upper Aughrim 5. Brian o Connor, online

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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. Next Weeks Jackpot €7,000 and will be held in Enrights Bar Sunday the 20th of March at 8.00pm As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE RD 3: Moyvane travel to Glenflesk in Rd 3 of the County League in Saturday, 19th March at 4.00pm. Best of luck lads SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE RD 1: Moyvane start their 2022 Senior County League on Sunday, 20th March away to Ballyduff at 2.00pm. 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. 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

St Senans GAA Club lotto draw. Monday 07/03/2022 jackpot €3,200 no Jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 1,2,16,19. Lucky dip winners were : €30 Sean O’Connell Mountcoal, €30 Annemarie O’Connor Dromclough €20 Anne Wolfe Rae Kilmorna, €20 James & Grace Kennelly Gortacloghane, €20 Mary Barry Muckenagh. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5 next week’s draw at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, jackpot €3,300. Tickets available at Kelly’s shop Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, from any club officer or Play online. Fixture: Thursday March 17th Senior North Kerry League Div 1 St Senans v Ballyduff throw at 12 noon in Mountcoal. Minor Co. League Saturday March 19th St Senans entertain St Michaels Foilmore at 4pm in Mountcoal. Credit Union Senior Football League Division 3 first round Sunday 20th March St Senans host Firies throw in 2pm. Result: Minor County League Division 4B Annascaul / Lispole / Dingle 6-09 St.Senans 3-04 Scór na nÓg: Well done to our Scór na nÓg quiz team who took part in the County final Shane, Tiernan, Brian and Ruairí. Under 13: The U13s started their year with a challenge against Moyvane. Well done to the players and coaches on a great game in difficult conditions. Bereavement The death has occurred of James ‘Chassie’ Cronin Castleisland / Duagh.Sympathy to his wife Agnes, his children Eleanor, Therese, Agnes Jnr., Michael, Noreen and Austin, grandchildren, brother Mikey Joe, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family. Chassie as he was known was a respected referee and took charge of many a Senans game. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

CÚL CAMP: Our Cúl Camp has been announced for week of 25th - 29th of July. Booking is not available yet but should be shortly - keep an eye out!

Next game will be Saturday 26th March with the Mayo v Tyrone Allianz Football League game, RTE 5.45pm. Thank you for your support.

KERRY SENIORS: Well done to the Kerry senior footballers on a hard-fought win over Mayo in terrible conditions at the weekend. They are looking good at the top of the league, still plenty to play for yet though!

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.

CONFIRMATIONS: In a sign of normality returning, many local boys and girls made their confirmations last Friday, well done to all.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday March 8th Jackpot €3,000 - Numbers Drawn: 3, 4, 5, 17

No winner - Lucky Dips of €25 went to: 1. Cornelius Moloney, Knockmeal, Abbeyfeale 2. Mary O Sullivan c.o Goulds Shop 3. JJ Clancy c.o Flynns Bar 4. Liam Corridan c.o T. Collins, Lissaniska 5. Cara and Fionn Fitzgerald, Tara House Next draw is on March 15th in the clubhouse. All are welcome. The Jackpot will be €3,100

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 11th March 2022, were as follows, 2, 5, 8, 15. The Jackpot was €4,300 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Eileen Kennelly- Online. Michelle O’ Connor - Online. Breda Lyons - Guhard. Mari Dalton - Abbeyfeale. Robbie and Liam Foley - Glouria. The following won three free tickets: Lucy and Patrick Fitzgerald- Online Liam Flaherty- c/o Donal Enright. George Mc Namara - Crough Next Jackpot will be €4,400 and it will take place Friday 18th March 2022 in the Clubhouse.

The U15s were in action at the weekend with a challenge game against a strong Abbeyfeale side. JUVENILE TRAINING: All age groups are back in action by now. If you have a child looking to get involved at academy level, please reach out to a club officer or follow us on social media for more information. CLUB FUNDRAISER: The main aim of our fundraiser is to provide facilities into the future for our young boys and girls coming up. You can enter our fantastic fundraiser car raffle for a Volkswagon Tiguan R-Line worth over €50,000. Tickets are available at local outlets such as McCarthys Bar in Finuge, Foleys Shop, Stacks Shop, The Filling Station, Railway Bar, Dew Drop Bar, The Post Office, JJ Walsh’s Butchers and Woodview Vets - all in Lixnaw. Also, Brosnans Bar and Larry Buckley Butchers in Listowel, Powers Shop in Abbeydorney, or on our website www.finugegaa.com A big thank you to everyone who has helped so far with the club fundraiser we are always looking for anyone that can give a couple of hours or can help in the background!

Scór: The local St. Marys, Asdee GAA Club were represented at the North Kerry Scór na nÓg Finals in the Community Centre Asdee on Sunday evening last in the Solo Singing category with Grace Heffernan giving a beautiful rendering of (The Valley Of Knockanure) which went down well with the good-sized audience but more importantly the Adjudicator adjudged her the winner over Beale’s Audrey Ryan. Grace has now qualified for the County Finals on Sunday March 20th at 4 30pm in the Glenbeigh/Glencar GAA Sports Hall. Hopefully now Grace will have plenty home support from the club in her endeavours for further glory. Well done also to John Kennedy of the Development Committee and Cultural Officer, Kathleen Carmody for having the venue all ready for the event, very much appreciated by all.

TARBERT GAA

2022 Club Membership: Reminder to all club members that club membership is due for renewal before 31st March 2022. Monthly €500 Draw: Our next draw takes place on Saturday 2nd April 2022. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket and be in the draw for a GUARANTEED Prize of €500. Yes, €500 will be won on Saturday 2nd April!! Tickets are available online at https://tarbertgaa.ie/. Tickets are also available from all committee members and on sale at the post office. U17 (Minor) County League Result: Tarbert 0-10, St Marys / Renard 2-09. Our minors lost out to St Marys / Renard last Saturday 12th March going down by five points to a strong St Marys / Renard team.

Fixtures: Co Minor league div 4A Northern Gaels are away to Kevin’s O’Rahilly’s on Saturday March 19th @ 4pm. Senior co league div 3. Ballydonoghue away to Brosna on Mar 26th @ 4pm.

U17 (Minor) County League Fixture: Our minors are away to Gneeveguilla in round 2 of the Country League on Saturday 19th March. Best of luck to players and management.

Results: Northern Gaels minors play Milltown/Castlemartin away last weekend. The team lined out as follows: 1 Jack Relihan, 2 John Daly, 3 David Lynch, 4 Tommy Carty, 5 Shane Horgan, 6 Pa Mulvihill, 7 Luke Power, 8 Cian Sheehy, 9 Jimmy Scanlon, 10, Adam Mahony, 11 Sean Mahony, 12 Jack Hannon, 13 Tom Foley, 14 Robbie Foley, 15 Oisin Ferris, 16 Brian Dalton, 17 Cillian Horgan, 18 Cian Sheehy. The full time score was Northen Gaels 0-09 Miltown/ Castlemaine 4-05.

Senior Football County League Division 4 Fixture: Our Seniors start their Division 4 campaign at home to Austin Stacks ‘B’ on Sunday 20th March. Best of luck to players and management.

Membership: Club Membership now available for 2022. Please contact Club Officers to make a payment for the coming year. Win a house in Killarney tickets available from Club Officers @ €100 each. Every club has to sell twenty tickets and there are only a few left.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

FINUGE GAA

SENIOR TEAM; The county league kicks off Sunday March 20th with an away game to Sneem/Derrynane.

Fixtures: Senior County League Rd.1 Glenflesk B v Asdee 20th of March at 2pm. Minor County League Rd.3 Kerins O`Rahilly’s v Northern Gaels 19th of March at 4pm.

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday March 12th 2022@ GAA Grounds Jackpot €13,800 - Numbers Drawn - 11. 14. 29. 30 No Winner - Lucky Dips €20: Dara Dineen, Lenamore €20: Rena Heaphy, Listowel €20: Ciàran Woods, Ahanagran €20: Tracy Madigan, Online 3 x Free Tickets: Orla Browne C/O Teresa Sheehy, Clounamon Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 19th with a Jackpot of €13,850 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!!

ASDEE GAA

Golden Goal: last week Golden Goal winners were, Mike Clifford, Emma Doherty & Ivan Tydings.

NORTH KERRY GAA

North Kerry Scór na NÓg North Kerry final in Asdee. Even though the representation of clubs was small, the talent on display in Asdee was exceptional. All winners go through to the county final next Sunday 20th of March in Glenbeigh. Thank you to Asdee, Beale, Listowel Emmets & Ballydonoghue for competing at Scór na NÓg, representing their clubs with a great display of music, song, and culture. Solo Singing Competition: Asdee, 1. Grace Heffernan. Beale: 2.Audrey Ryan Instrumental Music. All music groups played A Jig & A Reel. 1. Listowel: Trína Kennedy, Hayley Holly, Greta Keane, Lily Hilliard, Shauna Carey. Joint Second: Ballydonoghue: Grace Foley, Ruth Foley, Ella Dalton, & Jack Purcell. And Beale: Aoibheann Buckley, Síne Fogarty, Jack O’Connor, Aisling Hennessy, & Samantha O’Sullivan. Recitation: 1. Beale: Than Creed. Best overall club on the night was Beale. Congratulations to all clubs. FIXTURES - NKL D1 Senans v Ballyduff @ 12 noon in Mountcoal

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MEANING OF LIFE “Prayer? Sure anyone can say a prayer. But I’m afraid this situation needs much more than just prayer. If t’was that simple wouldn’t we all be on our knees?” I must admit that my friend’s words echoed my own on more than one occasion these last weeks as the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine play out before our very eyes. Feelings of sheer helplessness and uselessness have engulfed many of us, as well as anger and doubt. Where is God? Can our prayers make any difference? I looked to the Word of God for help on this huge question. Scripture reminds me again that this is God’s world. The book of Colossians 1:16 says “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers or authorities. All things have been created through Him and for Him.” He is the absolute creator, ruler, controller and sustainer of ALL OF HIS CREATION. And that means that all things happen either because God makes it happen or He allows it to happen. It’s His creation. We can’t change God’s will. BUT incredibly the Creator of the universe, with unending power, unending wisdom, unending goodness and unending love, invites us, foolish, faulty and sinful creatures to come to Him in prayer and ask for HIS will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven. He gives us the privilege of including us in His work. That’s astonishing!

And He assures us in His Word that He hears and answers our prayers. Jeremiah 29:12-13 reads “Then you will call on Me(God) and come and pray to Me and l will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.” Who else can we trust? We can’t look to human beings for solutions to this catastrophe. Psalm 118:8 says it best “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.” And right now the forces that are coming against the world are more than any government can handle. Right now only God, the Creator can intervene. Therfore in prayer we can ask Him to “Let His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. “ So the truth is if we were all on our knees in prayer it is the very greatest thing we could do for Ukraine and the world. That’s why we are commanded by God in His Word to pray without ceasing, to not lose heart, to continue steadfastly in prayer, to not worry about anything but pray about everything, to always pray and not faint. I need to pray more especially when l read the following in the book of Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” If you require any further information, you can call LCF at 087 9529907 Yours sincerely, Bridie (Dillon) Hartney

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