Volume 14 Issue 42 by TheAdvertiser

Thurs 28th April 2022 Vol. 14 Issue 42

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Councillor Mike Kennelly purchasing his lucky tickets from Finuge GAA’s Verona and Bridget at the Munster U20 football final in Tralee

Well done to Listowel Emmets u10 girls who were in action on Saturday in Ballyduff. It was the girls first game since last summer & they were outstanding

Lios Tuathail AC Sprint and Throw athletes. 6 Gold medals, 10 Silver Medals and 3 Bronze Medals and PBS. Well done to a talented group

Bartholomew Murphy from Brosna was relaxing while enjoying a Saturday afternoon at Finuge Bridge. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Matthew Quilter Mountcoal who dances for the Áine Murphy Dance Academy competed in the Worlds Irish Dancing Championships in Belfast. He is now 4th in the World in an amazing U11 boys competition. He even got to meet Mr. Flately himself

Lios Tuathail AC female 100m sprint group Megan, Sinead and Rebecca at the Senior County Championship last weekend in An Riocht

The Daly family Sabrina, Willie, Sam and Marian from Ballyduff were all smiles while enjoying the horse fair at Milltown on Sunday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Presentation Secondary School student Laura Dillane (5th yr) attended a work experience in Nursing Skills in MTU recently

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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 us to maintain a life of health, wellness, love, and gratitude while using DóTerra’s essential oils into our daily routine.

CLOUNMACON GAA 41 CARD GAME FUNDRAISER

On Thursday the 21st of April held their 41 Card Game for local Ukraine families. It was a fantastic success, better than we had anticipated, and we wish to thank everyone who attended the event. We are delighted to announce that the night raised €870. Special thanks to Siobhan Fealey, Nicola Carty, Maria & Darragh Casey for helping with the food on the night. To Cllr Tom Barry and Brian Carty for helping with the donations made and especially to all our fantastic crew of card players who so kindly and generously donated on the night. #Clounmacon #Listowel #WhereStoriesBegin

Gym Bag Essentials! Over the past three years I have been using DóTerras essential oils and have supported many people and their families on their oily journey in counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork. I know how these oils can support the Body, the Mind, and the Mood and this week I want to share some of the oils that may be of benefit to you in your gym bag whether you work out a few times a week or practically live at the gym! Deep Blue Rub – is a topical cream that provides comfort to problem areas for all sports men and women. The essential oils in this blend comfort and cool joints and muscles. Wintergreen, Camphhor, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang are just some of the blends which work together to provide a sensation of cooling and warmth, especially after an intense workout. You can apply it to the back of the legs, feet, and back. It can be rubbed on to the fingers, wrists, shoulders and into the neck area after a long workday. Air – a top favourite, this minty invigorating blend has a calming and soothing effect when applied to the body topically. Air is enriched with a combination of oils meant to help cool and enliven the body, providing you with feelings of clear airways. My top tip is to combine a few drops of this oil with Epsom salts in a warm bath for a soothing sensation or add three drops to the shower floor tray. OnGuard Sanitising Mist – We are all know the protecting power of dóTerras OnGuard oil blend and the wonders it does for us in helping our families and homes with environmental threats. The sanitising mist purifies the hands by eliminating 99.9 per cent of bacteria and other germs on the skin through a fine quick drying mist. An essential for all gym bags. All of these oils can be purchased from our Pod separately or as a Kit to support you and your home space / work space. DóTerra now have a plant in Blarney Business Park in County Cork which is the first manufacturing facility outside of the United States and serves as our European Headquarters. DóTerra’s essential oils can be used in three different ways: Topically – applying them on to our skin. Aromatically – by placing two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffusing these oils in our homes, classrooms, offices, salons or places of work and business. And we can take these oils internally – by adding them to your favourite food, waters, or drinks, or simply by taking one drop daily under the tongue. The oils are a natural solution to care for our needs and our family’s health needs and they can support us in many of the following that we experience from time to time, such as: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity Boost, Allergy Assist and so much more. Feel free to ring me on the number below for more information or to request a sample.

DEMAND FOR CULTIVATE LOANS SOARS AS SECTOR TURNS TO FARMER FRIENDLY FINANCE

Cultivate, the collaborative credit union finance lending platform for farmers, released analysis of their 2021 loan applications. Year-on-year, there has been an increase of 66% in the number of Cultivate loan applications received. The average loan application from farmers in all sectors was up 14% year-on-year to €28,370 and this was mainly used for a number of key on-farm activities including, farm buildings (24%), stocking and working capital (23%) and tractor purchases (18%). This is the first year that farm buildings have featured as the most popular use for Cultivate loans highlighting farmers’ confidence in completing longer term investments. Loan terms increased marginally, which would be prudent as the average loan value also increased. Average loan terms increased from 69 months to just under 71 months (+2%). Speaking on behalf of Listowel Credit Union, Ashley FitzGerald noted, “We have seen demand for Cultivate loans increase across the country and are delighted to see the number of participating credit unions growing alongside the number of loan applications. Our review of 2021 loan applications highlights the ongoing need for this type of flexible finance for farmers as they look to balance the development of their farms alongside the significant rise in input costs that we have seen in the first quarter of 2022.” Beef farmers continue to account for the majority of Cultivate loan applications, driving over two-thirds of the total loan applications in 2021, while dairy farmers accounted for 21%, sheep farmers were 8% and tillage farmers were only 2%. Busiest times for applications May 2021 was the busiest month for loan applications accounting for 14% of total applications, driven by beef farmers. February was the second busiest month for applications last year, driven by applications from dairy farmers accounting for 13% of total dairy applications. August was the quietest month overall for applications.

My addition of Caroline’s Fashion Fix on Facebook is a must for all ladies to join, where I’ll be bringing you the latest Spring Summer Collection 2022 from the fabulous French clothing label Captain Tortue. Sizes available are 4 to 24. I’m delighted to be hosting a Coffee Morning Fundraiser this Friday April 29th at The Kerry Writers Museum in Listowel at 10:30 which I will be making a donation to the COMFORT FOR CHEMO BUDDY INITIVIATIVE. There will be spot prizes and raffles and I look forward to seeing you all in support of a great cause.

Beef and dairy comparison The average loan to a dairy farmer was just over €32,000 in comparison to €27,715 for a beef farmer. The period saw an increased focus by beef farmers applying for farm building projects while dairy farmers prioritised equipment investment projects.

Until next time, I leave with your thought for the week, ‘I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.’

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Dairy farmers were also bigger landowners, owning on average 43 HA of land in comparison to the 30 HA owned on average by beef farmers. The full 2021 Cultivate Review report is available to download at www.listowelcu.ie

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DARKNESS INTO LIGHT COMES TO TARBERT FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME

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On Little Christmas, Listowel’s Classic Movieplex closed after 35 years. The following day a petition launched to SaveOurCinema that has been signed over 2,300 times. Three months later, “Friends of Listowel Cinema”, now need your help and generosity to enable us to buy ‘our’ cinema back. Please see the link below to the fundraising page for more info: https://www.gofundme.com/f/savelistowelcinema Please give what you can and be sure and share this with some of your friends and relatives around the world.

FR PAT AHERN WINS KERRY ASSOCIATION IN DUBLIN ARTS AWARD

Fr Pat Ahern has been announced as the most recent recipient of the prestigious Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award. The award sponsored by Kerry County Council is in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of artistic, cultural and literary tradition of his native county both nationally and internationally. A native of Moyvane, Fr Pat was immersed in traditional Irish music from a young age. Having studied for the priesthood, he became a curate at St John’s in Tralee in 1957. He founded the St John’s Gregorian Choir and was given responsibility for liturgical music in the diocese. While in Tralee he produced and directed a number of liturgical pageants and was involved in the Scoraíocht movement in Comhaltas that led, in part, to the establishment of Siamsóirí na Ríochta in 1968. The Siamsóirí pioneered a form of folk theatre that presented Irish folk customs on stage through music, song and dance. The Bishop of Kerry decided to send the young priest to UCC to study a B.Mus degree under Professor Fleischmann, who was a great inspiration to Fr Pat. Graduating with a music degree from UCC in 1962, Fr Pat joined the Catholic Communications Centre in Dublin and studied TV and radio production. He produced a weekly series called “Network” for RTE Radio.

Following the success of Darkness into Light in Ireland and around the world in previous years, we are delighted to host the Darkness into Light walk in our community here in Tarbert for the very first time on Saturday 7th May 2022. The symbolism of commencing in darkness and walking into the light gives the occasion its impact, bringing the community together to support those who have been bereaved by suicides, who have self-harmed or who have experienced suicidal ideation. This event enables us to deliver a potent message of hope to all.   The Tarbert Darkness into Light Committee is hosting the event with the support of Kerry Co. Co, An Garda Síochána, and many more local organisations and businesses. In addition the Tarbert Comprehensive & Primary Schools, teachers and students, are playing a major role in the event. At 4.15am, the walk begins at the Tarbert Comprehensive School, continues on to Tarbert Island, returning in the early dawn to the school where some light refreshment await. We are planning for approximately 1500 participants and will asking those who will be driving to the event to use the parking facilities provided. We will be encouraging participants to carpool where possible and expect the event to be finished by 7am. Registrations and donations can be done safely and securely via: https://www.darknessintolight.ie Our pop up information booth, at the Community Centre, will remain open from 10am to 10pm on Friday 6th May to handle any queries or last minute registrations. Our route includes the iconic island road to the Tarbert Ferry Port and back, taking you through that beautiful vista between the majestic Tarbert Bay/ Shannon Estuary and the natural woodlands of the Leslie estate to the most majestic dawn chorus of choir song imaginable - and did I mention the hospitality of the local community thrown in for good measure! The Committee would also like to invite everybody in our area to join with us in putting on a light in your window (a bit like the Christmas Eve tradition) as a sign of your support. Many thanks in advance: Paddy Creedon Chairperson (087 2532011) & Marie Mulvihill Media Liaison (087 4155212) Darkness into Light Committee Members: Pat Kissane, Noreen Denihan, Joe Coolahan, Trish Healy, Brendan Kissane, Mary Holland, Eleanor Sheehan, Liz Bogan and Suzanne Harrison.

Recalled to Kerry in 1973, he was released from parish work to devote himself to his work on folk theatre. His musical and theatrical work in the early years was channelled into the establishment of Siamsa Tíre, the national folk theatre of Ireland. Siamsa initially operated from the old Theatre Royal Cinema in Tralee. In 1974 Teach Siamsa was opened in Finuge and focused on the north Kerry dancing tradition and in 1975 a second centre was opened at Carraig, in the West Kerry Gaeltacht with a focus on the Irish language. Since then Siamsa Tire has gone from strength to strength, culminating in the opening of its new building on the edge of Tralee Town Park in 1991. Fr Pat was artistic director there until 1997. Other remarkable achievements included the first American tour where Siamsa sold out in Broadway in 1976, the many other tours that followed, the performance for the then Pope John Paul II at Limerick in 1979, for the Queen of the Netherlands, for the King and Queen of Sweden and in response to a personal invitation from Bob Hawke, the performance at the Australian Bicentennial celebrations in 1987. Pictured: Keelin Kissane, Chairperson Kerry Association in Dublin presents Fr Pat Ahern with his Arts Award at his home in Tralee. Photo by Domnick Walsh Eye Focus LTD - 087 2672033

ONLY ONE MEMBER FROM NORTH KERRY ON THE SHANNON ESTUARY ECONOMIC TASKFORCE: CLLR MICHAEL FOLEY

Cllr Michael Foley said: ”We must not forget why the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce was formed in the first place, it’s because of the pressure applied by myself and others with the rejection of the Shannon LGN project in the programme for Government.” Cllr Foley continued: “The Taskforce will assess the strategic strengths and comparative advantages of the Shannon Estuary and scope out potential economic opportunities for the area. The group will produce a report, specifying the actions which can be taken to create jobs and secure investment along the estuary and in its vicinity. It will report by the end of November this year.” Cllr Michael Foley concluded: “Now the most deprived area on the Shannon Estuary and the reason why it was formed in the first place only gets one member. Not taking from the ability of Dr Brendan O’Donnell and I congratulate his appointment, but he will be a lonely voice on the Taskforce, which is dominated by representatives from more advantaged areas. This is a worrying start to the Taskforce.”

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…We hope you are safe and well We hope all is well with you again this week. The forecast for this week is a bit mixed, however we want to bring out the sunshine in you. Some things in our lives can be a little bit like the forecast at the moment BUT every cloud has a silver lining. Lets look at your silver lining on your Weight loss and Wellness journey and bring out your inner sunshine. I can see clearly now the rain has gone !! We have all been through the storms with our Weight loss and Wellness. Think back to a time when you were not happy with your weight. How did you look? Did you criticize yourself every time you looked in the mirror? How did you feel? Did you feel tired, bloated, unhealthy and in no way motivated? How was your mood? Were you snappy, quick tempered, moody? Was that the dark cloud for you? You know the answer We all have a different answer to each of these questions. When we are not happy with how we look or how we feel we have to remember that we can make the changes necessary to forecast a more positive outcome. So not everything has to be all gloom and doom. Every cloud has a silver lining and every change you make is a step in the right direction and over time all those changes will paint a different picture. Now take a look at the silver lining and where you are now. What is different now to before? Do you look different? Do you feel different? Has your mood changed? Has your mindset changed? When we focus on the positive changes above we start to see and feel the warmth of the sunshine. Recognising the changes we make and seeing and feeling the benefits can motivate and help us to feel more positive. It’s then that the sun starts shinning from within ourselves. Your future forecast Thinking and looking at the changes you have made over time ask yourself can you continue on with them. What is the forecast looking like for your future wellness ? Sunny and bright!! If you really want the “heatwave” to continue you need to ask yourself the following questions. What would you like to have happen? What needs to happen? Can you? Will you? When you have the answers to all of the above the clouds start to clear and the sun shines through. You will start to notice the changes in how you feel within yourself firstly, then others will start to see them too. Make yourself a priority, your health and wellbeing are very important and must be taken care of. We at San Rita Wellness are always there to support our members on their Weight loss and Wellness journey through the rainy days as well as the sunny days. For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “ In Person Meetings “ “ At Home Service “ or our “ One to One Service “

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BALLYLONGFORD CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS Mass arrangements for the coming Weekend: at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford are as follows: Friday Morning 29th April Mass will be celebrated at 10am later that evening at 6pm Mass will be offered for Jack Mulvihill R.I.P. of Lislaughtin, Months Mind. Saturday evening 30th April Vigil Mass in Ballylongford is at 7pm and will be offered for the following: Con & Nora Heaphy, Anniversary Mass, Ned, Mai & PJ Collins, Lenamore, Maureen Thornton nee Flynn, Tarbert & Australia , and David & Michael Flynn, USA. May they Rest In Peace. Sunday morning 1st May mass will be at 10.30am and will be offered for the late Sr. Catherine Creedon, Ballymackessy, The Lynch Family, Lisselton, and Jerry Ryan May they Rest In Peace. Masses in St Mary’s Asdee are as follows: Thursday 28th April at 10am. Sunday 1st May mass will be offered at the usual time of 9.30am. This Sunday’s Mass will be offered for Fr. Pat Moore & Mick and Peg Moore, Anniversary Mass May they Rest In Peace. 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. It is recommended that you wear a mask in Church and use the sanitiser provided please. LAY PEOPLE TAKING LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE DIOCESE OF KERRY- The new volunteer Ministry of the Lay Pastoral Leader is being introduced as a response to the changing needs of parish communities. The lay pastoral leaders will work alongside the clergy in pastoral areas. Their role will be to lead, coordinate and support different aspects of parish life. If you are interested in this ministry, for more information, check out www.dioceseofkerry.ie BEREAVEMENT It has been a sad week again in the Community with the passing of one of nature’s most elegant women the late Margaret McEntee (Née Healy) R.I.P. of Tullahinell. Margaret came from a very large family who was born and reared in the North Co. Dublin village of Naul. Like so many others after finishing school she took the emigrant route to England in search of a better life, there she met and fell in love with her future husband the late Hugh R.I.P. After their marriage they came back to Ireland and with Hugh taking up employment at Hanrahan’s Bakery the couple settled down in the local Community. While life in the early 60’s was tough they worked hard and with the arrival of their family they settled and became a huge part of community life in the Asdee/Bally area. Margaret was a great family woman and was always supportive and proud of all their achievements. She was a wonderful neighbour and friend to all her neighbours and friends and loved to socialise occasionally through her involvement with the Asdee active retirement group. Unfortunately, Margaret’s life was dealt a severe blow as she lost her beloved son Paul in 1983 and her beloved husband Hugh in 2009 but with the help and wonderful support of her family she coped and up until recently was blessed with good health. Sadly, Margaret passed on Wednesday 20th April last at Kerry University Hospital. To

her family of son Noel and her daughters Anne and Catriona, her grandchildren, Paul, Eoin, Orlaith, Brian, Aoife, Maebh and Aidan. Her sons-in-law Gerdy and Kieran, and her daughter-in- law, Mary. Her great-grandchildren and her brothers and sisters family relatives, neighbours and friends we extend our dearest sympathies Margaret’s body lay in repose at Lynch’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Ballylongford on last Thursday, 21st of April, with removal at to St. Mary’s Church, Asdee. Requiem mass for Margaret took place on Friday, 22nd April, at 11am. Margaret’s cortege then departed from St Mary’s Church via Tullahinell passing the family home, before arriving at her final resting place in Ahavallen Cemetery where she was laid to rest alongside her loving husband Hugh and their darling son Paul May Her Gentle soul Rest In Peace. DARKNESS INTO LIGHT Darkness Into Light 2022, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at sunrise on the morning of Saturday May 7th. So, this year, we know that Darkness Into Light will take on many forms and people will come together in different and creative ways to share a sunrise moment and stand in solidarity with people impacted by suicide and self-harm. Here in North Kerry Tarbert has been selected as the official North Kerry centre for this year’s Darkness into light event. The committee is busy making preparations for the event with its inspirational message of HOPE – The Walk on the morning of May 7th will begin at Tarbert Comprehensive School at 4.15 am and proceed to Tarbert Island and return back to Tarbert Comprehensive School to finish. The group is holding a Community Registration day at the Community Centre in Tarbert on this coming Saturday, 9th April from 10 am to 4pm. Come and meet the team members, and find out more about the Darkness into Light Walk and register for the event. Alternatively you can register online on www.darknessintolight.ie IRISH GRAND NATIONAL Another fantastic achievement was accomplished on Easter Monday last in which there was a very strong Bally connection. As Dermot McLoughlin the Co. Meath Horse Trainer became the first trainer in almost half a century to win the Boylesports Irish Grand National back-to-back after Lord Lariat won the top prize coming in at a staggering 40-1return. However, while the trainer made history the winning Jockey also made history as he has very strong Bally connections as Jockey Paddy O’Hanlon guided Lord Lariat to a four and three-quarter length victory over Frontal Assault. The 23 year-old jockey, originally from Glasnevin in Dublin, is the proud son of Martin Hanlon and nephew of Pat, Con, Tom, Eithne and Angela formerly of Quay Street. The jockey first started riding out at McLoughlin’s yard when he was 15 years of age and has returned to riding out there a couple of mornings a week, since his return from England where he concentrated on flat racing but had no luck. He came back and rode a couple of winners for McLoughlin and as they say the rest is history. Paddy has been surrounded by horses his entire life as his father Martin bred horses and had a couple in training with horse trainer Tom McCourt. As a child, he was constantly on the road with his father going to the races or visiting trainer’s yards or going to Goffs. Well done and sincere congratulations to Paddy and his family and hoping that this major achievement will be the start of bigger and better achievements. MOYA Ballybunion will host its Moya Festival this coming Bank Holiday Weekend On Sunday May 1st is Family Fun Day and there will be a wide variety of Market Stalls, Games, Animals, Bouncy Castles, Music and something for everyone. The action gets under way at 11am at the Castle Green (Beside playground and McMunns field. A Great day is promised so do not miss it. INCLUSION OF ITEMS If you wish to submit items for inclusion in the Weekly notes please note that all items must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday evening prior to publication anything later will not guarantee that such items will appear. Items for inclusion can be emailed to either estuaryprint43@gmail.com or estuarytrophies@gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919

BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club/Lady’s Walk Hurling Club & Ballyduff Community Games Weekly Lotto draw for Tuesday April 19th are as follows; the numbers drawn were 18, 22, 28 and the bonus number was 2. There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot of €14,000 or the €400 match 3 prize. 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 The Nano Nagle Bursary Scheme: includes 10 bursaries valued at €8,000 each which are available for students participating on the M.A. in Christian Leadership in Education programme at Mary Immaculate College Funded by the Presentation Sisters (North East & South West). Applications will close on June 1st. SLIABH A’MHADRA AG SÚIL Sliabh a’Mhadra National School annual sponsored walk will take place on Saturday May 7th at 11.00am from the school. Come along and walk for our kids. Everyone welcome. A THOUGHT Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. Don’t stress about the future, it has not arrived. Live in the present and make it beautiful ST. BRENDANS A.C. St Brendan’s AC had a busy day at the Kerry Athletics masters and senior track and field championships on Sunday in An Ríocht track. Medals were won in a wide variety of jumps, throws, sprints, distance, relays and walks. Juvenile training ahead of county championships: this Wednesday, U8-U11s in ARC, 6.00pm – 7.00pm and U12s and older will be in action from 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the ARC also. Friday in An Ríocht from 5.30pm – 7.00pm and see details for the bus on Facebook. Walks sessions for juveniles on Monday, 7.00pm 7.45pm, ARC perimeter. Seniors/masters: Thursday 7.00pm Aquadome, Tralee carpark. Monday, 7.00pm meeting at Banna boathouse. Adult walks sessions on Tuesdays in ARC and check Facebook for details. Saturday May 7th: U9-U16/juniors county track and field C’ships in An Ríocht track, day 1 Sunday May 8th: Day 2 of same Wednesday May 18th: St Brendan’s AC area Primary Schools track and field, Walnut Grove Sunday June 5th (Bank Holiday): St Brendan’s AC Open Sports, Ardfert Monday June 6th: Munster Seniors and Masters track and field championships, MTU, Cork (Walks on a different date)

Wednesday June 8th: Co Primary Schools track and field, An Ríocht track Contact: 087 7985557 or email stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS Kerry Hurling: Kerry hurlers had mixed luck during the week. The Senior team won well in Carlow inthe Joe McDonagh Cup with Podge and Mikey Boyle, Eoin Ross and Daniel O’Carroll, who came on as a sub, being the Ballyduff players on the team while Podge Boyle was “Man of the Match” scoring 1–11. Next up for Kerry is Meath in Austin Stack Park on this Saturday at 1.00pm. Kerry minor and Under 20’s both suffered defeat against Limerick and Waterford respectively. Luke Rochford, Luke Kennelly, Killian Boyle, Jack Enright and Aaron White were on the minor team. Kyle O’Connor, Adam Segal, Dylan Moriarty, Kieran O’Carroll, Aidan O’Connor, Aodhan Curley, Darragh Quinlan and JP O’Carroll were on the Under 20 team. Minor Football: Our minor football team travelled to Castleisland on Thursday evening last to contest the Division 2 Keane’s sponsored County Minor Football League but came up against a very good Rathmore team. Ballyduff had the assistance of a strong breeze in the first half but didn’t make enough use of the elements but they still battled to the end. Some of the players had played for Kerry minor hurling team on Tuesday and more under 15 football the previous night such are the problems facing dual Clubs. Nevertheless it was a great achievement to make the final of Division 2 Well done to the team and management. Senior hurlers: Our Senior hurlers travelled to Kilmoyley on Friday evening last in The Credit Union Sponsored County Hurling League. Fielding a youthful team including 9 under 21 players Ballyduff put in a terrific performance despite playing for forty five minutes with only 14 players and came away with a handsome victory 0–18 to 1–13. Next fixture is on this Friday at home to Ballyheigue at 7.00pm. Please come along and support. Senior Football: Glenflesk were visitors to Ballyduff on Sunday for Round 4 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Football League. The visitors had the assistance of a strong wind in the first half and led by a point at halftime. Ballyduff set about their task early in the second half but suffered setbacks in the loss of first Michael Slattery and later on Jack O’Sullivan to injury but battled on with Phillip Lucid nailing the equaliser with the last attack of the game. But alas no the referee thought that Glenflesk had won by 1–13 to 1-11 when everyone else in the ground thought it was a draw 1–12 apiece. Even the Glenflesk team and supporters sportingly agreed it was a draw. Who would ever be a Team Manager!!!!. LADY’S WALK Lady’s Walk continued their recent good form when they played Ballyheigue in the first round of the County League. In an entertaining match the “Walkers” led 0 – 7 to 0 – 5 at half time. Ballyheigue had a good start to the second half, but our boys battled hard and ran out 4 point winners on a scoreline of Lady’s Walk 0 - 16 Ballyheigue B 0 – 12. Lady’s Walk play Crotta in Dromakee next Wednesday night in Round 2 of the County League.

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KILFLYNN HOLY WELL MASS The Annual Mass will celebrate at Tobar Flainn, Kilflynn on Monday evening 2nd May at 8p.m. A Procession will leave St. Mary’s Church for the well at 7.30 p.m. Rosary will be recited on route. ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting on Wednesday, 27th April, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, in Abbeydorney Hall where a meal will be served. Please contact the hall (066 71358341) and leave a message if you have any enquiries MALIN TO MIZEN Best of Luck to Declan Keegan, Noel McGrath, John Mahony and The Kilflynn Running Group with their 24 hr event on Sunday 1st May (Bank Holiday( commencing at 5pm in the Kilflynn community walkway, at the Sportsfield, Dromakee, Kilflynn in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland - YSPI Everyone is welcome to attend run a few laps and contribute to the goal of 1100 laps of the walkway helping us complete the distance of Malin to Mizen for such an amazing cause. If you have any queries or questions drop us a line on kilflynncityrunninggroup@gmail.com or dm on messenger. @kilflynncityrunninggroup Don’t forget to donate on https://gofund.me/c90c4f9e. Special thanks to #kerrycustompanels #parkerspub #lafitnessabbeydorney PARKER’S PUB Music, Songs and Craic with Ronnie Ryan in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Sunday at 7.00p.m to 9.00p.m CROTTA ACADEMY The Crotta Academy will continue Sunday morning from 11am – 12pm. (Weather Permitting) The Academy is for age groups U5’s – U9’s and will be held at our sport grounds Dromakee (V92 NW92). All beginners are welcome and we would encourage all girls & boys to come along and give hurling a go. If you need any information or clarification please message or phone Paul Shanahan 087-9715781. Looking forward to seeing all new and familiar faces Sunday CROTTA LEISURE CYCLISTS The Crotta Leisure Cyclists will continue their cycles every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30p.m from Barry’s Crotta. New Cyclists welcome, no experience necessary for further details contact Mike Barry 086 2571230

KERRY U-15 HURLERS Well done to Crotta Gaa players Oisin Heaton & Evan O’Sullivan and their Kerry U-15 team mates who had a comprehensive in Carlow on Saturday morning 23rd April in Carlow. Kerry 6-16 Carlow 1-04 Jerome O’Sullivan was a selector for the Kerry side. HERBERT’S BAR Live music next sat night with Local favourite Caroline Jones. THE WEEKLY DART’S TOURNAMENT There was no weekly Darts Double Tournament in Parker’s lounge bar, on Saturday night 23rd April due to the Parties in Parker’s Pub. The Next Darts tournament will take place on Saturday night 30th April in Parker’s at 9.30p.m. All names in for 9.15p.m Sharp. The winners of the weekly darts will receive a voucher each for Brendan Mahony’s butcher shop, Listowel. 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. CROTTA SENIOR HURLERS County Senior Hurling League Div 1 Rd 6 Final Score Crotta 2-20 to Dr. Crokes 1-14 On Friday evening April 22 in Lewis Road Killarney. Well done lads. We wish Sean McGrath a speedy recovery who picked up a hand injured in the warm up. Next round against Abbeydorney on Friday 29th April at 7pm.in O’dorney CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 25th April at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 7,15, 19 and 30. There was no winner of the 8,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Mary Jordon, Blennerville, Tralee, Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, Lixnaw and Jeremiah Clifford, Ardfert. The Next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday 2nd April at 10.00p.m for a €8,500 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. SPLIT THE BUCKET Don’t forget, the draw for the April Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Sat ,30th April in Zam Zam Kebab, Kilflynn at 10pm

Get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday! It could be your lucky day! We have buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn Parkers Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Zam Zam Kebab. The concept of the draw is simple, simply place your €2 into the envelope at the venue, write your name and phone on the envelope and you could possibly ‘split the bucket!’, However, as the saying goes, if you’re not in, you can’t win Best of luck. Funds raised will be used for projects that will benefit and improve Kilflynn. Your support is greatly appreciated. HURLING FIXTURES Wednesday 27th April County Junior league Crotta V Ladies Walk @7pm in Crotta Friday 29th Apr SHL Rd 7 Crotta V Odorney @7pm.in Odorney Saturday 30th Apr U11 Crotta V Ballyheigue @5pm in Ballyheigue Sun 1st May Minor Co League Crotta V Ballyduff @ 11.30am in Ballyduff RESULTS Lee Strand County Under 15 Féile na nGael Division A Ballyduff 4 - 17 Kenmare/Kilgarvan 1 - 5 Crotta O’Neills 2 - 12 Lixnaw 0 - 7 Tralee Parnell’s 9 - 16 Ballyheigue 3 - 10 Division B Kilmoyley defeated Abbeydorney Causeway 1 - 14 Firies 3 - 14 KERRY SENIOR HURLERS Full Time Result: Carlow 0-15 to Kerry 3-21 in the 2022 Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2, Carlow v Kerry in Netwatch Cullen Park. Well done to Kerry players especially the Crotta players Sean Weir Jordan Conway who came on as a sub and scored 0-02 and James Sheehan (Sub). Next up for the Kerry hurlers is a home game in Austin Stack Park against Meath on Saturday April 30th at 1pm. Best of luck to the Kerry players and their management, especially the Crotta hurlers. ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church Friday 29th April at 10.00 a.m. Saturday 30th April at 6.00 p.m. John O’Connor, Fahavane, Kilflynn, Dick, Sarah & Michael Twomey, Gortclohy, Kilflynn, Lily Quille, Gortclohy, Kilflynn Laurence Flaherty, Fahavane, Kilflynn. Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@ dioceseofkerry.ie Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www.dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass. Kilflynn Eucharistic Adoration Monday (7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.) Kilflynn Blessed Candles €6 of pack of 6 available from Parish Office.

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BALLYBUNION BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET Calling all Food Producers, our Community market will commence again for the summer season soon and we would like to add more food producers to the market. If you make Kimchi or Kombucha or Keifir, if you make vegan or gluten free items, If you make sea salt or cheese or sourdough. We need local food products that are made in Ireland. Please email: ballybunioncommunitymarket@gmail.com Please include: Name of your product, Business name, Links to your social media or website -2/3 photos

AQUA AEROBICS Aqua Aerobics in Ballybunion Leisure Center Mon, 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 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 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

MOYA Meditation, Ocean, Yoga, Art in beautiful Ballybunion by the Sea on the May Bank Holiday 29th April to 2nd May. We hope you love it as much as we do. It’s all about reconnecting again. Sunday is a free family fun day. We are taking bookings by text on 087 7837448 or through our MOYA social media accounts. Send your email addresses if you’d like a copy of the programme or any more info. You can check out the full programme on www.moyaballybunion.ie

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.

SCOIL ÍOSAGÁIN CLOTHING COLLECTION The Parents Association are holding a Clothing Collection on Tuesday 3rd May. Drop off point- School barrier only, member of staff will collect from there. In the morning at drop off time or in the afternoon at collection time Monday to Friday only. All clothing, shoes, belts, curtains etc. accepted. No Duvets or Pillows.

FOOD SHARE Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Food Cloud delivery to Ballybunion Community Centre, available from 1pm. Please access through the back door of the centre and turn left into the kitchenette. The service includes perishable foods and is open to everyone.

OCEAN MEDICAL BALLYBUNION We will be partaking in the 2nd booster initiative for a time limited period. This is for patients 65 and over and immunocompromised (strict HSE criteria apply). For expression of interest either contact the surgery or email your details including mobile number to ballybvax@protonmail.com

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT Community Employment offers work experience, development opportunities, retention of benefits and an opportunity to contribute to your community. Current part-time positions (19.5 hrs. /wk.) on Community Employment in Ballybunion include: Tourist Office Attendant; Leisure Centre Receptionist; Leisure Centre Cleaner; Environmental Worker; Booking & Research Officer. Interested? Contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail. com Experience is not necessary as training will be given.

FREE ELECTRICAL & BATTERY RECYCLING ERP in conjunction with Kerry County Council will be hosting an Electrical Recycling Event on Friday 20th May From 10am to 4pm, in Supervalu Car Park. Any item that has a plug on it or batteries in it will be accepted. Come early to avoid disappointment. BALLYBUNION HOSPICE WALK The Ballybunion branch of the Kerry Hospice had a lovely walk on Good Friday and would like to thank all those who walked and donated to the Kerry Hospice for this very worthy cause BRIGHT SPARKS MONTESSORI Due to increased demand for spaces we have only a few remaining spots for this coming September in both Asdee and Ballybunion. If you are interested in booking your child with us for ECCE scheme 2022-2023. Children must be 2yrs and 8mths in September to avail of scheme. You can see if your child is entitled to scheme by Googling ECCE Calculator and inputting their date of birth. Please contact Marie on 087 3290 908, Also we will be holding a summer camp for 3 to 5 year old 9am-12pm on 4th-8th July and 8th -12th August. Please book as soon as possible as limited numbers only available. CHOIR SINGERS REQUIRED St John’s Choir are looking for new singers and anyone who would like to join from April 30th is more than welcome. Men, Women and Children are required anyone who would like to join should contact a member of the choir. CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES Art and Craft classes for Children every Saturday Time 11.30am -1pm. At the cottage Studio Gallery, Cinema Lane, Ballybunion. For children aged 5 to 12 years all welcome and all materials supplied. Booking is essential phone Marie telephone 086 066 4435 or email mariebrennan88@gmail.com. €12 per child. TINTEÁN THEATRE Volunteers are being sought by the Tinteán Theatre to help out at a number of upcoming shows, If you would like to lend a hand, please contact Joanne at Ballybunion Tourist Office on 068-25555 BALLYBUNION ARTS FESTIVAL 2022 Team BAF 2022 are excited to announce an amazing line up for this second year, 21st to 24th July 2022. The festival host a variety of entertainment including poetry, music, theatre, workshops and much more. Please visit their new website for more information, www.ballybunionartsfestival.ie . Some events are limited to only 12 people, so it is important to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are now on sale https://www.ballybunionartsfestival.ie/ schedule PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG Please ensure that you clean up after your dogs while out walking. We are fortunate to have beautiful places for walks and it is vital that we keep these clean for all to enjoy. Toxocariasis is an infection caused by roundworm parasites. It is spread from animals to humans via infected faeces. Dog faeces contain bacteria and worms, which can be particularly harmful to young children. It is picked up on the wheels of bikes and buggies and is brought into homes across the country. It is also a particular problem for wheelchair users. Please be responsible and clean up after your dog and not to forget there is a €150 fine!

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. Current prices are under review, to book, e-mail: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com or call 068-27799. Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, Yoga, Silverback fitness and more. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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

RELAXATION AND MEDITATION SESSIONS Sessions held with Grainne Henry that can be in any place of your choice, such as the Community Centre, even your own home. Hen party groups, birthday groups or just friends getting together. Yoga breathing and relaxation techniques. Please contact Grainne Henry on 087 97 62 862 to book and for further information.

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

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.

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: Saturday 30th April at 7.30pm for Eileen, Paud & Brigid O’Connell, Ballinageragh; Eugie & Hannah Stack, The Village, Lixnaw.

DEATHS The death took place of Margaret Cregan, née Walsh of Doon East, Ballybunion and formerly of Tarmons West, Tarbert. Margaret died in St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Listowel on Good Friday 15 April. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated in St John’s Church, Ballybunion on Monday last 18 April followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery beside her daughter Breda who sadly passed away on Sunday 3 April. Margaret was married to the late Jeremiah Cregan who farmed at Ardmore, Tarbert. He sold his holding at Ardmore and marrying Margaret they purchased land at Doon East and continued farming there while rearing a family. Sympathy of the community is extended to their son Eamon and their extended family, relatives and friends.

IRREMORE CHURCH Mass times: Sunday 1st May at 11.00am for Martin & Nellie Purtill, Banemore.

The death also took place of Marie Fitzpatrick, née Naughton of the Four Elms, Drombanna and formerly of St Joseph’s Street, Limerick. Marie died on Wednesday 13 April in University Hospital, Limerick. Her Requiem Mass took place on Monday 18 April in St Patrick’s Church, Donoughmore followed by interment in Donoughmore Cemetery. Marie was predeceased by her sister Joan Savage, Tarbert. Sympathy to her husband and family and to her brother-in-law, Jerry Savage, Chapel Street, Suaimhneas síorai agus beannacht Dé le hanamacha na marbh. UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL Shannonside Women’s Group are holding a clothes collection in aid of the Ukraine Crisis. Boots, Clothing, Handbags, Shoes, Runners, Curtains, etc are all welcome and can be dropped off at the Church Car Park on Thursday 12 May from 8am to 10.30 am.

RATHEA CHURCH Mass times: Sunday 1st May at 9.30am. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111. LIXNAW GAA SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW Congratulations to Olive Walsh, Lixnaw, on winning €114 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will be held in Stack’s Londis, Lixnaw. Thanks for your continued support. LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES 2022 ART & HANDWRITING RESULTS: The results for the recent Art and Handwrit-

DUAGH FINAL REMINDER The AGM is on this Thursday 28th April @ 7:30pm in The Presbytery, Duagh. We really need new members and welcome everyone to come along to the AGM if only to share new ideas with us. Hope to see you there .

BINGO At the weekly Bingo Session last Wednesday night, the Committee announced that despite incurring financial losses over three consecutive Wednesdays the weekly Bingo in the Community Centre would continue. The night is seen as a social outlet for people from North Kerry and West Limerick and it is hoped that patrons will encourage their neighbours and friends to attend. Oldest participant last Wednesday was 97 years young Kitty Griffin who enjoys her night out with family and friends.

Also still looking for people to get trained on the use of a Defibrillator. CPR/AED training is an important resource in an emergency. Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. If you would like to avail of this FREE NO OBLIGATION training please contact Sinead on 087-7787972.

POKER CLASSIC Fógra from Breda to say that the 5 Draw Card takes place in Carmody’s Bar on Friday 29 April at 8.30pm. The usual game entry of €30 will apply and there will be over 60%payout Texas Cash on the night. This is a fund-raiser to raise money to purchase extra lighting for Christmas in Tarbert and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Boys gaelic football Names being taken for boys u10 gaelic football.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT At 4.15am on Saturday 7 May Darkness into Light comes to Tarbert with its inspirational message of Hope. You can walk from Tarbert Comprehensive School to Tarbert Island and back. You can sign up on line or contact any member of the Darkness into Light team. Tarbert has been selected as one of 8 locations across Kerry for the Walk. Funds raised will go towards counselling and outreach services for people afflicted by suicidal thoughts and depression.

DUAGH/LYRE COMMUNITY GAMES Registration night: A second registration night will be held Fri 29th April 7pm to 8.30pm at Duagh sports complex.

Girls u12 gaelic football Thanks to those who have put their name forward for girls garlic football and one else interested contact Liz 086-3466043.

ing Competitions are as follows: Art Winners: U.8 Girls – Aine Quilter, U.10 Girls – Leah McElligott, U.10 Boys – Cillian Quilter, U.12 Girls – Michaela Dennehy, U.14 Boys – Finn Daughton, U.16 Girls – Mary Reidy. Handwriting Winners: U.10 Girls – Ruby May Quilter and U.12 Boys – Donncha Quilter. These children will now progress to the County Community Games. Runners-up were as follows: Aideen Daughton, Sadhbh Daughton, Saoirse McCarthy, Isabelle Larkin and Matthew Quilter. Congratulations to these children and all should be receiving their medals over the coming week. Further updates on the Community Games Athletics etc., will be issued in May. ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB Monday 18/04/2022, Jackpot €3,700. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were 3, 9, 21, 22. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Geraldine Houlihan, Lixnaw; Danny Diggins, Kilflynn. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Fr. Jerry Keane, Rathea; Christina O’Driscoll, Listowel; Joe & Ed. McCarthy, Listowel. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €3,800. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support. CONTACT To include items in the Lixnaw notes, please email lixnawnotes@gmail. com by 10pm on Sunday evening.

Upcoming events: Soccer u12 boys and u15 girls Sports evening On Monday May 9th Duagh/Lyre Community Games will hold their annual sports evening. Register at 6.15pm, events starting 6.45pm. Full list of events on Facebook. €2 child or €5 family. Races for tiny tots and for u8 to u16. Any queries contact Neilus 0872273755. Art/Handwriting Results: Handwriting u10 boys 1st Luke Dennehy, 2nd Michael Fitzgerald. U12 boys 1st Liam Fitzgerald. U10 girls 1st Kirsten Brosnan, 2nd Katie Brosnan, joint 3rd Shauna Sheehy and Chloe Danagher. U12 girls 1st Olivia O’Brien, 2nd Sadie Duffy, 3rd Chloe Danagher. Art: u8 girls 1st Roisín Sheehy, 2nd Chloe Sheehy. U10 girls 1st Clodagh Marie Gaire, 2nd Katie Brosnan, 3rd Samantha Lyons. U12 girls 1st Caoilinn Harte, 2nd Lucy Hallissey, 3rd Isabelle Cahill. U14 girls Alana Sheehy. U16 girls Angharad Cudlipp. U8 boys 1st David Lyons, 2nd Senan Brosnan. U10 1st Patrick Dillon, 2nd Tadgh Sheehy. The winners masterpiece in each category go forward now for Judging at County level. YOGA CLASSES IN DUAGH SPORTS COMPLEX Authentic Yoga. Gentle & Intermediate Levels with new improved heating with hospital grade air filter for your safety and comfort. Happy Joints, Deep Relaxation, Better Breathing. Visit: www.kerryyoga.ie or Call Michael on 087 2700518. Shake off the Covid Blues!

TOM PA FUNDRAISER Well done to Tom Pa O’Connor, Saleen, his family, supporters and friends in raising over €125,000 for Cancer Care Services. Kerry Hospice Foundation, Cork University Hospital and Milford Hospice Care Centre in Limerick all have benefitted from the fund-raising. This is testimony to the esteem in which Tom and his family are held by the greyhound fraternity. Over recent months Tom has fought his own personal battle with cancer and on behalf of the community we wish him good health and happiness into the future. Go neirí go geal leis í gcónaí. TIDY TARBERT TOGETHER Well done to everybody who took part in the KWD County Clean-Up which was organised by the Clean Coasts Group and Tarbert Tidy Towns. 120 bags of rubbish of all descriptions was collected on the roads around the parish over a three week period by local volunteers. There is an old Chinese proverb which states that if everybody cleans outside his or her own door we will all have a clean street and road. We owe it to ourselves, future generations and visitors to keep the parish looking clean, tidy and welcoming. Please remember that the street bins are for minor items only and not for disposal of household rubbish. Ní neart go chur le chéile.

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Listowel men Sean O Leary and Tom Dwyer were hoping to make a sale on Sunday at the Milltown Horse Fair. Photo Moss Joe Browne

May the best team win! 5th and 6th Class pupils from Presentation Primary taking part in Spar’s 5-a-side soccer tournament

Tarbert U17s who were victorious in the Division 6 Co. League Final played in Keel on Bank Holiday Monday 18th April

Attending the Milltown horse fair on Sunday were Damien Gleasure from Kilflynn with friends Sinead Allen also Gordon Groombridge and Paudie McCarthy. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Nora and Seanie Lynch, Feale Drive who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary last weekend, pictured with their Family on the joyous occasion. Photo by Liam Kelly

Lios Tuathail Male sprint group Kevin, Louis, Brendan, Rory and Sean at the Kerry Senior County Championships last weekend

Listowel Badminton Team who won the Munster Final last Sunday. They will compete in the All-Ireland Finals next month. L-R: Helen Browne, Patricia O’ Herlihy, Deina Vesko, Ethan Tritschler, Fergal Hannon, Donie Enright. Pictured with Michael McGrath (Munster Badminton President)

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LISTOWEL EMMETS

Membership of the club can now be renewed online for all sectors including Emmets Ladies team, logon at www.listowelemmetsgaa.com Split the Bucket; congratulations to Dora Heffernan, Listowel who was the lucky winner of €525 which she picked up in our Split the Bucket draw last Tuesday night. The winning ticket was sold at the Minor County semi-final game in Frank Sheehy Park v Glenflesk, next draw is Tuesday 3rd May, sincere thanks to everyone for their support and to all the business who allow us leave buckets in their premises. Monthly Draw Winners: Congratulations to winners of our March & April Monthly draws March Draw Results €300 Shane Galligan Dublin €100 Killian Browne Listowel €100 Mike Broderick Listowel €100 Marie Stackpoole Listowel €60 Sean McCarthy Listowel €60 Pat Perryman Listowel April Draw Results €300 Des O’Sullivan Listowel €100 Pat Scanlon Listowel €100 Ashling McVeigh Listowel €100 Michael Gleeson Dublin €60 MBC Insurance Staff Listowel €60 Enda & Mary Murphy Listowel Emmets Coiste na nOg ABC Club continues Friday evenings 5.30 – 6.30pm in Frank Sheehy for all Primary School going ages up to Under 6. Saturday Morning Club continues each Saturday from 10am to 11am in Frank Sheehy Park for Boys and Girls U7 to U9 Results & Fixtures U15 County League Rd 4 Emmets A 4-11 Glenflesk 1-03, Emmets B had a Bye County Senior League Div 2 – Round 2 Emmets 2-09 Kilcummin 0-16 U13 Co League – Round 4 Glenflesk 5-05 Emmets A 3-08, Glenbeigh/Glencar/ Cromane 2-05 Emmets B 0-7 U15 Co League – Round 5 Emmets A V Ardfert : Wednesday 27th April at 7pm in Frank Sheehy Park Keel/Listry v Emmets B : Friday 29th April at 7pm in Keel Feile Peil na nOg take places over the long weekend, please see team management for fixtures as these are unavailable before going to print. U11 Co League – Round 3 - Emmets A & B teams v Firies Thursday 28th April at 6.30pm in Frank Sheehy Park Credit Union County Senior League – Div 2 – Round 5 Glenbeigh/Glencar v Emmets - Sunday 1st May at 2pm in Glenbeigh

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 25/04/22 - Numbers Drawn 2-3-6-31 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €20 Mike Holly, O’Connells Avenue €20 Tim Buckley, Knockane €20 Liam Kelly, Irremore €20 Jimmy Murphy, Ballyduff €20 Joe McGrath, Glin Next Draw 02/05/22 at Tankers Bar - Jackpot €3,950

Some of our club athletes made the journey to Ennis AC open sports last Sun. Chloe flathery u12 Long Jump 1st, 60m 2nd, Donnacha Quilter Long Jump 2nd, 600m 4th. Isabella mcEnrey Long Jump 4th with 3.7m after a busy day with 60m 3rd in heat, 600m and relay. Sophie flathery Long Jump 3rd. 60m 3rd in heat. Cillian Quilter ran a super 60M coming 5th just outside the qualifies and ran with relay team. Also Competed in Long Jump. Aine Quilter 5th in u9 Long Jump with 2.59. Ran in all u8 races also. U12 Relay team for 4x100m was chloe flathery , Isabella mc Enrey, Cillian quilter and Donnacha Quilter who were piped for 4th from 8 Against mixed and all boys teams. Fixtures 07/05 08/05 10/05 12/05 16/05 21/05

Kerry Junior & Juvenile @ An Riocht Kerry Junior & Juvenile @ An Riocht North Munster Schools Track & Field Day 1 North Munster Schools Track & Field Day 2 North Kerry Primary Schools in Listowel Irish Life Health Munster Schools Track & Field

BEALE GAA

Our seniors had the upperhand on Scartaglin on Saturday evening in the County League, Division 4. We got off to a dream start with an early goal. Our opponents found scores hard to come by and we were ahead by 1-5 to a point at the short whistle. They came back at us on the changeover with two unanswered points. It was a tough first fifteen minutes and our lads responded well to the challenge. We picked off some great scores and the final score read, Beale 3-8, Scartaglin 0-6. Our next two games are in Ballybunion. We host Duagh on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock. In mid-May, we welcome Knocknagoshel to Páirc de Staic. Tarbert are our opponents in the opening round of Group 3 of the County Junior Club Championship. We await details. Ballyduff minors came up short against Rathmore in the final of the County Minor League, Division 2. The numbers drawn on Sunday night for this week’s Beale Lotto were 2, 3, 16 and 27. There was no jackpot winner and no Match-3 winners. Luck Dip winners, Aidan Hanrahan and Denis Healy (online), John Larkin and Jodie Fitzmaurice, each won €25.Next week’s jackpot is €3,650. Draw takes place on Bank Holiday Monday night in The Feale Bar at 9 o’clock. Ticket €2 each or 3 for a fiver. To be in with a chance of winning our lotto, get your weekly tickets in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local 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. ‘Míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto.

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LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

Kerry T&F Championships The 2022 outdoor season kicked off in sunny but windy conditions made it difficult down the home straight and didn’t help to produce good times on the track in the Kerry outdoor championships in An Riocht. The club had one of its biggest numbers at this age for many years which is a great sign of the commitment from these athletes Our throw group did really well with Padraic McCarthy winning 3 silver medal and 3 PBs in the Discus, Shot Putt and WFD. Aoibhinn Harte competing in her first seniors has a memorable day with Bronze in the Shot and Silver in the WFD. Our Sprint group had a busy day at senior level. Megan Lynch won Silver in the 200m and Bronze in the 100m. Sinead Hunt won Bronze in the 200m, great to have Sinead back on the track again. Rebecca Falvey newly with the club had a very busy day with Gold in the Long Jump and Gold in the 400m and won Silver in the 100m. The three girls along with Rachel Neylon, who ran an excellent first leg set the team up for a massive win in the 4x100m Relay in a time of 50 secs.

Our male sprinters were equally as busy, with Four athletes reaching the 100m final. Louis oConnell, Sean Mahony, Kevin Lynch and Rory Lynn all reached the 100m final. Rory who joined the club last year won Bronze just pipped Sean on the line. This was a great win for Rory in a tight race. Brendan oLeary finished fourth in the 400m with a massive PB of 1.5 secs in tough conditions. The four boys joined up to win Silver in the 4x100m in a great race. Donal Leahy ran the 3K in the Masters and won his age category.

SENIORS; Top of the table Finuge welcomed Waterville to O’Sullivan Park on a bright sunny day. Waterville won the toss and elected to play against a significant breeze and opened the liveliest. Both sides traded points and in a big blow, Finuge lost fullback Jeremy McKenna to injury very early on. Waterville were dangerous up front and their play yielded a goal on 14 minutes from Barry O’Dwyer. Two more points were quickly added, however Finuge struck back with a goal from a penalty. The initial kick by Johnny Buckley was saved but he sharply followed up and hit the net with the rebound. A lot of direct, route one ball was being kicked into Pat Corridan and this was yielding scores from play and frees for Finuge. The home team was also now on top in midfield but given the aid of the breeze you would expect should have been ahead at halftime. The teams went into the break level on the scoreline 1-05 each. The first significant event of the second half was a black card for Waterville and Finuge took full advantage by hitting the next three points within the first 10 minutes. It took Waterville some time to get going and were not helping themselves by picking up a second black card but they played their way back into it picking off points and were a point up with 5 minutes to go. Once in front they maintained the momentum but the game hung in the balance into injury time when Waterville first hit a point and then a goal to seal the victory. Both teams will have rued missed chances but the visitors were certainly very happy facing into the long trip home. This win gets Waterville away from the bottom end of the table. While Finuge remain joint top of the table on points, they will be regretting not taking something away from this game. Next up for Finuge is an away trip to St Michaels-Foilmore.

The U15s were in action last Wednesday with a home game against Fossa. The lads came away with the win on the scoreline Finuge 6-13 to Fossa’s 6-07. They are in second spot in the league standings with daylight between them and the chasing pack - however, there are a number of back games to the played yet! Next up is a home game to Dromid/Waterville this Wednesday the 27th of April which is the last game in this phase. Our U13s were back in action this week with an away game to Northern Gaels. The boys went into this one with a 100% record so far in the county league and on top of division 4. After a tight opening half, the game opened up and Finuge ran out winners on the scoreline 4-14 to 0-06. With only one game left, away to Kenmare, Finuge remain top of the table. U11s; A road trip was in order this week as the team travelled west to play An Ghaeltacht. Both sides fielded two teams and some great football was played by everybody. Next up is a set of home games to Ardfert this Thursday. U9s; The U9 gang are back in action this week when the travel away to Ballylongford/Asdee in their next set of Go Games. U7s; Training continues on Wednesday evenings. CLUB FUNDRAISER: Important notice - Finuge GAA have decided to extend the draw date for the car raffle fundraiser. The new draw date is the 1st of October. Have you bought your tickets yet? The main aim of our fundraiser is to provide facilities into the future for our young boys and girls. 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, O’Connells Agri Store Irremore 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!

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €7600 - Numbers drawn 1,5,9,22 €50 Tina Long Lyre €30 Shauna McKenna c/o Maurice Dowling €20 Tom Daly Duagh €20 Nora & Martin Scannell Shanbally €20 Doreen & Mary c/o Mary Byrne Sellers prize Eddie Stack Match 3 draw entrants: M O Connor Lyre. Staff of Creche Next weeks jackpot €7700 with draw in O Briens Monday night. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual outlets/sellers and online at www.klubfunder.com

MOYVANE GAA

Club Lotto: There was no winner of the €2,800 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 11,12,24 and 27. Lucky Dips: 1. Joe Walsh, Kilcolman 2. Maurice o Connor, Online 3. Kathy and John Hanrahan, Hillview Moyvane 4. Michelle Crowley, Online 5. Ollie Breen and Jack Kennelly c/o M Kennelly 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 Enright’s Bar, Speedy’s Bar, Hanrahans Bar 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 €3,000 and will be held in Hanrahans Bar Sunday the 1st of May at 8.00pm As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 22nd April 2022, were as follows, 3, 10, 23, 25. The Jackpot was €4,900 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Aoife O’ Donnell - Online. Rachel Barry- Online Martin O’ Brien- Berrings. Brendan Henchy - Lyre. Joe Mc Elligott- Eddie. The following won three free tickets: Rachel Barry- Online. Sean Lyons - Ardfert. Tracy Costello - Abbeydorney. Next Jackpot will be €5, 000 and it will take place Friday 29th April 2022 County league Division 3 Round 5. Ballydonoghue v Currow in Coolard next Sunday May 1st 2022 @ 2pm.

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County Senior Football League Division 3 Round 4. Ballydonoghue V Skellig Rangers too place last Sunday. The final score was Ballydonoghue 0-13 and Skellig Rangers 1-8. The team lined out as follows; Darragh O’ Shea, Danny Power Jack Gogarty (Brendan O’ Neill), Mike Gogarty(Liam Guiney), Tommy Kennelly(0-1), Micheal Foley(Captain), Declan Behan(0-4),Brian O’ Seanachain, Stephen Foley(Diarmuid Behan), Darragh Sheehy (0-1)Mikey Nolan, Jack Foley(0-3), Paul Kennelly, Jack Kennelly(0-4), Jamie Keane, Darren Gogarty, Fergal Keohane, Padraig Lyons, Gearóid Kissane, John O’ Mahony, Billy Foley, Conor Kennelly Brian Mason, Jack Sheehy. Membership: Club Membership now available for 2022. Please contact Club Officers to make a payment for the coming year.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday April 19th Jackpot €3,600 - Numbers Drawn: 7, 16, 24, 31 No winner. Lucky Dips of €25 went to: 1. Johanna O Connell, USA 2. Seán McMahon, Athea 3. Timothy Riordan, Dirreen 4. Ann Quirke, Duagh 5. Alfie and Charlie, c/o B O’Connell Enrights Bar Next draw is on April 26th in the clubhouse. All are welcome. The Jackpot will be €3,700

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

County Senior League Div 5 Rd 5 - Kilgarvan v Ballylongford Date: Sunday 1st May - Time: 2pm - Venue: Kilgarvan Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 23rd April 2022@ GAA Grounds Jackpot €14,100. Numbers Drawn: 7, 15, 24, 27 No Winner - Lucky Dips €20: Marie O Carroll, Online €20: Ann Costello, Bridge Street €20: Paddy Kennelly, Lislaughtin €20: Mary McAuliffe, Loughill 3 x Free Tickets: Liz Mulvihill, Well Street Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 30th April with a Jackpot of €14,150 . 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

CLOUNMACON GAA

Donal Curtin Cup: The ladies team had a great win in the third round of this competition in Frank Sheehy Park on Sunday morning last against Emmets Clounmacon / Moyvane in their new strip were runaway victors in a strong second half display. At half time it was the visitors who were 1 point to the good at 0-6 to 0-5. However, with the wind assisting, the country girls upped the ante & ran out convincing winners on a scoreline of Clounmacon / Moyvane 1-13 to Emmets 0-5. Next fixture on May 8th at home to Currow @ 11.30am Senior Team: Next fixture for the men’s team is also May 8th at home to St.Pat’s @ 2.00pm Lotto Results No winner of Jackpot €3900 - Numbers drawn were 03-12-14-31 Lucky Dip Winners as follows…. €50 Tom & Sheila O’Sullivan €30 Timmy Kelly Dirha East, Listowel €20 John Joe Daly Ballygologue €20 Mary Neville Bedford, Listowel Thank You for your continued support of our lotto Coiste na nOg 41 Cards A fantastic €870 was raised at our cards last Thursday night for local Ukrainian families. A fantastic success and so we wish to thank everyone who attended & generously donated on the night Cards continue every Thursday night @ 8.30pm sharp, all welcome

TARBERT GAA

Monthly €500 Draw: Our next draw takes place on Sunday 1st May 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 Sunday 1st May!! Tickets are available online tarbertgaa.ie . Tickets are also available from all committee members and on sale at the post office. U11 County League Result: Well done to our U11s who had a comfortable win over Ballylongford / Asdee on Friday 22nd April and in doing so produced a

fantastic display of attacking football and superb defending. Well done to all the players and coaches involved. U11 County League Fixture: Our U11s play their third game of the County League on Thursday 28th April when they play Knocknagoshel in Tarbert. U13s County League Result: St. Pats 0-02, Tarbert 5-26. U13s County League Fixture: Our U13s play Castlegregory next in the County League. Date and time to be confirmed. U15s County League Result: Knock / Brosna : 2-06, Tarbert : 8-09. Well done to our U15s who made it four wins from four in the County League on Wednesday 20th April with a comfortable win over Knock / Brosna. Panel was: Christian O’Donnell, Robert Fitzell, Lee Moriarty, Seamus Carraig, Mikey Carmody, Dylan Kennedy, Thady Mulvihill, Shane Stack (0-1), Mícheál Coolahan (1-5), Tadhg O’Connell (3-0), Lee Mulvihill (3-3), Pa Dillon (1-0), Jack Walsh, Cathal Halton, Cillian Haugh, Donal Finucane, Mícheál Finucane, Fionn Egan, Pádraig Kissane, Matthew St John U15s County League Fixture: Our U15s are at home to Currow in round 5 of the County League on Monday 25th April at 7pm. Best of luck to players and coaches. Minor County League Final Result: Tarbert U17s were victorious in the Division 6 Co. League Final played in Keel on Bank Holiday Monday 18th April. In a very competitive game, played in terrible weather conditions, both teams gave their all and penalties were required to separate the teams at the end. As the ball was thrown in a hail shower started that persisted for most of the first half. Tarbert were on top in the early stages and went 4 points to 1 ahead to the delight of the Tarbert supporters. When Skellig/Valentia stuck for a goal, Tarbert responded immediately with a goal of their own from Caolam Moriarty. In the remainder of the 1st half Tarbert only scored one more point, while Skellig/Valentia tagged on 3 more to leave the half time score Tarbert 1-05 Skellig/Valentia 1-04. In the second half with an unpredictable wind, Tarbert struggled to impose themselves in the game and Skellig/Valentia were dominant for most of the second half. Going into the final minutes of the game Skellig/Valentia were 3 points ahead but the Tarbert lads never gave up and after an incisive run into the heart of the Skellig/Valentia defence from David Mulvihill, Evan Collins finished the ball to the net to leave the teams level on a scoreline of 2-06 to 1-09. Extra time followed and the teams were again level at half time of extra time with the score at 2-09 to 1-12. n the second half of extra time Skellig/ Valentia went 2 points up when Paudie Finucane responded with a goal which put Tarbert a point in front coming into the final minutes of extra time. Skellig/Valentia scored the final point of extra time and the game ended level with the score at 3-09 to 1-15. As the final required a “result on the day” penalties ensued. Aaron White was in in goals for the penalties and had already made some very important saves in normal time and extra time which kept Tarbert in the game. David Mulvihill scored the first penalty for Tarbert and when Skellig/Valentia missed their first penalty Tarbert had the advantage. Both teams scored their next three penalties with Brendan O’Leary, Adam Enright and Shaun Wren converting for Tarbert and when Caolam Moriarty scored his teams’ final penalty, Tarbert were confirmed as victors and Division 6 County League champions. This was a game when the team managed to dig out a victory which seemed very unlikely during the second half, but they are a very resilient bunch and kept working for each other and stayed in the contest when they could have capitulated. Both teams deserve great credit for such an exciting game in challenging conditions but the character of this Tarbert team was tested and again they were not found wanting. These young men are a credit to themselves, their families, their team and their club and will grace the fields of Kerry in the Red and Black for many years to come. Team: Aaron White, Michael Coolahan, Michéal Flaherty (Captain), Shane Stack, Conor Egan (0-01), Brendan O’Leary, Thomas Kiely, Shaun Wren(0-02), David Mulvihill, Dara Heaphy, Paudie Finucane (1-01), Lee Mulvihill, Caolam Moriarty (1-03), John Coolahan (0-01), Gavin O’Connor, Evan Collins (1-00), Adam Enright (0-01). Senior Football County League Division 4 Result: Tarbert 2-09, Knocknagoshel 2-11. Our seniors suffered a two point loss at home to Knocknagoshel in the County League on Saturday evening 23rd April. Knocknagoshel were quickest into their stride and had registered two points from frees in the 3rd and 4th minute of the first half. A miscommunication in the Tarbert defence allowed the Knocknagoshel corner forward to intercept a Tarbert goal kick and he quickly slipped the ball to the on rushing Knocknagoshel no 11 who dispatched the ball to the Tarbert net to leave the away side ahead 1-02 to 0-00 after 5 minutes of play. Tarbert were rattled at this point and three more points from the away side, 2 from frees and 1 from play, meant it was looking very ominous for the home side after 17 minutes of the first half with the score Tarbert 0-00, Knocknagoshel 1-05. However, Tarbert were soon to kick into gear and 3 rapid points from frees from Andrew Doherty between the 20th and 24th minute brought the home side back into the game. Then came the break Tarbert were looking for. After some good approach play Tarbert midfielder Michael Heaphy sent in a high ball to the square that eluded the Knocknagoshel goalkeeper and went into the net. Game on, Tarbert 1-03, Knocknagoshel 1-05. A beauty of a point from

Jack Sheehan swept over from his left boot from out on the right hand side shortly after meant that the teams went in at half time with the minimum between them, Tarbert 1-04, Knocknagoshel 1-05. Knock added to their lead early in the first half through a free in the 4th minute and Doherty responded well for Tarbert with a point from a free shortly afterwards. Then Tarbert took the lead for the first time in the game when Michael Heaphy stuck his and Tarbert’s second goal of the game in the 9th minute of the second half. The away side were not to lie down and kicked the next 4 points, 2 frees and 2 from play, to leave the scores Tarbert 2-05, Knocknagoshel 1-10 after 20 minutes of the second half. Doherty was on fine form from placed balls all evening, added another from a free and 2 more from play for the home team to leave Tarbert ahead by 1 point after 28th minutes of play in the second half. In the 31st minute Knocknagoshel were awarded a free in front of the posts when most in attendance felt the Tarbert defence had not committed an offence. This ball was placed over the bar and the teams were level again. There was time for another kickout and Tarbert went on the hunt for the winner. Killian Langan, who was returning from injury and introduced late on the second half, took the ball on the 40m line rounded his man and slipped the ball over the bar for what many thought was the winner in the 33rd minute. However, this was not the case as the game was allowed to play on. Tarbert’s defence was packed and they repelled attack after attack from the away side. However, in the 6th minute of injury time the away side were awarded a penalty to the dismay of the home side and supporters. Knocknagoshel dispatched the ball the Tarbert net and the game was over. Tarbert lost by 2 points. Team: 1. Pa Carmody, 2. Micheál Carrig, 3. Kevin Enright, 4. Daniel O Connor, 5. Gavin Breen, 6. Shane Enright, 7. Ben Sheehan, 8. Michael Heaphy (2-00), 9. Danny Wren, 10. Gerald O Sullivan, 11. Paddy O Connell, 12. Jack Sheehan (0-01), 13. Andrew Doherty (0-07, 5 frees), 14. Danny Stack, 15. Finbarr Carrig. Subs who played: Mark Buckley for Gerald O Sullivan (20 mins), Killian Langan (0-01) for Danny Stack (50 mins), Darragh Foley for Finbarr Carrig (50 mins), Micheál Normile for Paddy Connell (55mins), Jack Healy for Ben Sheehan (56 mins). Senior Football County League Division 4 Fixture: Our Seniors play Fossa in Fossa in round 5 of the County League on Sunday 1st May. Best of luck to players and coaches. Kerry Ladies Minor Football Team: Well done to Ornaith Wall who was on the Kerry Minor Panel who narrowly lost out to Cork in Munster Minor Championship on Sunday 24th April.

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Golden Goal: last week Golden Goal winners were, Pat Joe Long, Sarah Jane Carmody, Sean Hannon. Next game will be Tyrone v Derry Sunday 1st of May in GAA Championship game. Thank you for your support. Result: Asdee 1-15 Kilgarvan 1-8, Asdee recorded an excellent 7-point win in perfect conditions in Jack Walsh Park. The home team produced some brilliant football throughout, particularly in the first half. Darragh Keane opened the scoring with a lovely point from play, quickly followed by a fine point, from Con Carmody up from corner back. Darragh extended Asdee’s lead with a free before Kilgarvan replied with a couple of points of their own. A great turnover in the midfield by Eoin Kennedy setup a lovely Darragh Keane point from the left. Kilgarvan got their first point from play before Owen Tydings added a long-range point. Paul O’Carroll scored a fine free, followed by 2 Darragh Keane points after some excellent team moves. Kilgarvan got their fourth point to leave 4 points in it. Then a big moment in the game came as a beautiful cross field pass by Paul O’Carroll found Eoin Kennedy running from deep, he cut inside and let fly with a rocket into the top corner from outside the box. Darragh Keane added a free before kicking a beauty for the final point of the half after Asdee had held possession expertly for a number of minutes. This saw the half time score Asdee 1-10 Kilgarvan 0-4. The second half saw Kilgarvan start strongly with 2 points from play before Stephen Lynch knocked over a lovely point. Darragh Keane then added a free shortly after, and finished off another fine move a few minutes later. Kilgarvan tried their best to get back into the game and added another point before a lovely Gearoid Fennessy goal narrowed the margin. Asdee defended valiantly and stood firm with some excellent turnovers by Martin Collins, Owen Tydings, and Eoin Kennedy. Darragh Keane then kicked a beauty with the outside of the boot to steady the ship once again. We also saw some fantastic high fielding from Jack Keane during the half. Asdee held possession excellently as time ran down, finishing with a mighty John Doran point from the side-line. Tadgh Murphy, who refereed the game very fairly, blew the final whistle to see Asdee win by 7 points. Great credit to all the players who produced some excellent football to record their first county league win of the year. Special mention to Darragh Keane who finished the game with a tally of 10 points. Team: James Kelly, Con Carmody 1pt, Martin Collins, Conor Keane, Jack Collins, Owen Tydings 1pt, Michael Tydings, John Doran 1pt, Jack Keane, Darragh Keane 10pts, Sean Keane, Eoin Kennedy 1gl, Paul O’Carroll 1pt, Stephen Lynch 1pt, Kieran Kelly. Subs: Brendan Keane, Denny Dalton, Ciarán Griffin.

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