Volume 15 Issue 14

FUEL ALLOWANCE TO BE PAID FOR 28 WEEKS TO 14,086 PEOPLE IN KERRY

The national fuel allowance scheme for the 2022/23 season will help many households in Kerry with their winter heating costs, Fine Gael Councillor Mike Kennelly has said.

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the start of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme, which will be paid over 28 weeks.

Fine Gael Councillor, Kennelly has confirmed the Fuel Allowance will be paid for 28 weeks to 14,086 people in County Kerry, with many more people in County to qualify this year.

“14,086 people in County who are entitled to the Fuel Allowance will now be able to avail of it as we approach the winter. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or, by way of two lump sum payments if people prefer.”

“In Budget 2023 my colleague Minister Humphreys also ensured a €400 addi tional Lump Sum payment for all households in receipt of the Fuel Allowance Payment. This will be paid the week commencing 14th November 2022. This will bring the total value of the Fuel Allowance to €1,324 per household.”

“In addition, as part of Budget 2023, Minister Humphreys secured funding for the largest ever expansion of the Fuel Allowance scheme. This expansion will bring many more County households (81,000 more nationally) into the scheme. This will be of particular benefit for older people with a new Means Test taking effect for Over 70s from January.”

“Under this new over 70s means test, a single person can have income of €500 per week and a couple can have income of €1000 per week. In the case of a couple where one person is under 70 and one person is over 70, they will be as sessed under the Over 70s Means Test criteria. The weekly means threshold for those aged under 70 will also be increased by €80 per week, from €120 to €200 above the weekly rate of State Pension Contributory.”

“We in Fine Gael know that times are tough and we are ensuring we put more money in your pocket to help reduce the impact of the higher cost of living.”

The Department of Social Protection is now working on developing the necessary IT systems and application forms to give effect to these changes from January.

Minister Humphreys added: “Broadening the eligibility of the Fuel Allowance to include more older people was a priority for me in the Budget and my Department is now working on developing the necessary IT systems and application forms so that persons Over 70 will be able to benefit from these changes from January.”

“We have also increased the weekly means threshold for those aged under 70 by €80 per week. Combined it is estimated these changes will bring an extra 81,000 households into the Fuel Allowance Scheme which represents the largest ever expansion of the Scheme.”

“As part of the Budget, I secured approval for a range of other Lump Sum Pay ments to support our pensioners, carers, people with disabilities and working fam ilies and I will be setting out the timetable for these payments in the coming days.”

FIRST EVER BARBERING ACCREDITED COURSES IN LISTOWEL

The Barber in Listowel will be offering Kerry’s first ever barbering accredited courses, a delighted proprietor Aoife McEllistrim O Connell has announced.

We are excited to be launching Kerry’s first ever barbering accredited courses in the form of VTCT, which is recognised in over 150 countries. The course will run from our shop on Church Street, Listowel. We also have a brand new website going live this week - www.thebarber.ie which will allow people to book a haircut, find out information about our course and fill out an application and pay a deposit! These courses are geared towards starter barbers and prior learners

LISTOWEL CREDIT UNION WELCOMES SAM MAGUIRE TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL

CREDIT UNION DAY® 2022

Listowel Credit Union will be joining credit union members around the world to celebrate Inter national Credit Union Day® (ICU Day) on Thursday, 20th October 2022. This year marks the 74th anniversary of ICU day where credit unions around the world reflect on the movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognise its hard work and share member experiences. To mark ICU day, Listowel Credit Union is inviting its members and the local community to pop in and enjoy the celebrations.

The theme for this year’s ICU day is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™” which aims to encourage and inspire people to plan for their future. Credit unions are not-forprofit financial co-operatives owned by, and operated for, the benefit of members they serve. Credit unions genuinely care about their members and put them at the heart of everything they do.

Ashley FitzGerald, Marketing Manager at Listowel Credit Union: “Our members and community are our backbone and we are so proud of the part we play in sustaining that community. Our goal is to remain a cornerstone of our community by continuing to go above and beyond for our members. Our doors here at Listowel Credit Union are always open.

We look forward to celebrating with our members, and indeed the whole community, on ICU Day®. The Sam Maguire* Cup will visit both branches; we will be giving out Activity Packs for our Junior Savers and all are welcome to stop by for a cuppa or sweet treat on the day.”

*Sam Maguire will be in the Ballybunion Office from 11.30am – 12.30pm and in the Listowel Office from 1.30pm – 3.30pm

BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS DELIGHTED TO RECEIVES GRANT SUPPORT

Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to thank the Community Activity Fund award from Kerry County Council, which helped to cover our insurance costs during the Covid lockdown pe riod. At that time Tidy Towns was not able to hold their usual yearly fundraising events to help cover these costs. The fund was a welcome relief from these expenses. Tidy Towns was very grateful for the award.

Also, Ballybunion Tidy Towns would once again like to thank the Community Support Fund through Kerry County Council, as well as the Local Water Authority and Clean Coast for their help in funding the new Cashen Biodiversity Garden and Learning Centre within the Cashen Park at the end of Sandhill Road.

We hope schools, groups and individuals will take advantage of this new learning opportu nity. Thanks must also go to Geoff Hunt, environmental consultant, for his help and photos used in disseminating the relevant information.

CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY

Welcome to my weekly column and my 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 in our daily routine.

As a certified DóTerra essential oil specialist I have been delighted to help and support so many people and their fami lies over the last three years on their essential oil journey throughout North Kerry, West Limerick and beyond. I know how these oils can support the Body, the Mind, the Mood and we are extremely fortunate to have a DóTerra bottling plant here in Ireland which is situated in Blarney, County Cork.

This week we look at a top favourite oil among my Pod fol lowers and popular choice oil in my own home – dóTerra’s Lavender Essential Oil. It is often considered to be a musthave oil due to its versatile uses. Its calming and relaxing aroma promotes a peaceful environment conducive to sleep and it can ease feelings of tension when used internally.

The Most Common Uses Of Lavender Essential Oil:

• Soothes occasional skin irritations, mild burns, bites and rashes.

• Reduces anxious feelings, calms the nervous system and supports a restful nights sleep.

• Helps to ease feelings of tension, restlessness and stress.

Key Properties Of Lavender Essential Oil:

• Analgesic: a remedy which relieves or allays pain.

• Antidepressant: a substance which can be used to improve depressive and/or regulate manic moods.

• Anti-inflammatory: a substance which acts to reduce signs of inflammation, such as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.

• Sedative: an agent which will calm, soothe or reduce irritability/excitement, assuaging pain and lower functional activity of the body/brain.

DóTerras Essential Oils are a natural solution to care for our needs and our family’s health needs and they can support us with many of the following that we can experience from time to time, such as: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy As sist and so much more.

My Three – Way – Method to use dóTerra’s Essential Oils: Topically: Apply the oils onto your skin particularly on the pulse points and soles of the feet. Aromatically: Place two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffuse the oils in your home, classroom, office space, salons or other places of work and business. Internally: Add the oils to your favourite food, waters and drinks, or simply by taking one drop daily under the tongue to support your body and mind.

For extra positivity and well-being, check out my Facebook page; Caroline’s Pod of Positivity where we have informa tion and videos on all of DóTerra’s essential oils.

For more information or to purchase DóTerra’s essential oils you can reach me on the number below. To arrange a con sultation or to discuss using natural remedies for you and your family I’d be delighted to support you on your journey with DóTerra’s essential oils.

Have a gentle week.

Caroline

EVENTS TO EXCITE EVERYONE AT ST. JOHNS

St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre has been in full swing lately and the entertainment continues at pace this October. Fresh from her success at Dublin and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals Julie Jay brings her Oops, This is Toxic show to St John’s Theatre Listowel on Friday 14th October. The brightest, funniest show you’ll see this year is a dark comedy love letter and a nostalgia fest for anyone who came of age against the backdrop of nineties and nough ties misogyny.

Armed with his acoustic guitar, Luka Bloom comes to the church theatre on Friday 21st October. With a poet’s heart and a rockster’s soul, he is regarded as one of Ireland’s most respected contemporary folk artists.

There are free events with Mary Culloty O’Sullivan on Wednesday 13th October, presenting ‘Fifteen’ her one woman musical about life and love in the Eighties. On 26th October, the very successful Folk Saloon series wel comes Megan O’Neill and Listowel based Flyshop Blues Band for an epic Samhain sing along.

All bookings at 06822566 or www.stjohnstheatre.ie

BALLYDUFF’S AIDAN O’CARROLL ANNOUNCED AS TECHNOLOGIST & DATA SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR

Avalanche Founder & CEO, Aidan O’Carroll has been recognised at the Lincoln Early Career Awards as the “Tech nologist & Data Scientist” of the Year. A fantastic honour and recognition for the long hours & hard work put in over the last 12 months and more on over 200 projects located all over Ireland, Europe & the USA in the last year alone. The event was held on Wednesday the 28th of September at the fantastic Guinness Storehouse so it would have been rude not to have a Guinness or two with the night that was in it!

Speaking at the event, after winning his category, Aidan O’Carroll:

“It was an honour to just be nominated alongside some of the best & brightest in the technology sector in Ireland, to actually win was a big shock and I am humbled to be recognised by the esteemed judging panel and my fellow finalists. I can’t take much credit for the award though; I am just a small part of a fantastic team at Avalanche who put their heart and soul into each of our pro jects & it is a pleasure to lead them day in, day out.

We try to ensure our work pushes the limits of design & eCommerce & I am delighted that Avalanche has been rec ognised as being at the forefront of this.

It is also a real vindication for choosing to keep our HQ in the Kingdom as well & I am very proud to be bring this award back to Kerry”

Minister Simon Harris flanked by current teaching staff of the Kerry College Listowel Campus, during his visit there last week. L-R: Miriam Goulding, Ger O’Brien, Claire McGrath, Kevin Langan, Theresa O’Brien, Mary Dowling, Stephen Goulding (Princi ple), Simon Harris TD, Tony Perill, Rene Liston, Michelle Roche, Noranne Enright, Louanne Hussey, Maria Fitzgerald, Michelle Murphy & Tomina Shine. Photo Seán Doyle

SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…We hope you are safe and well

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column

No matter what time of the year it is we all have something to look forward to and make plans for various upcoming events in all of our lives. Not to mention Christmas which we hope will bring us all some cheer to end the year.

We all want to look and feel great for Christmas so therefore we can look on Christmas as a target for setting ourselves an overall personal goal. That means we are more likely to achieve it when we have a beginning and an end to that target.

As it is now October this could be an ideal time to set a goal for Christmas. In just over ten weeks it will be Christmas so this could be the right time for you to start making plans as every week will count to help you achieve your goal.

A goal for Christmas may vary from person to person, it could be anything from losing 7lbs in weight, dropping a dress size, seeing a new number on the scales or clothes fitting better.

Know your goals

Once you have decided what changes you need to make to your lifestyle and feel ready to make them, it can be really helpful to set your personal goal. Goals help you focus on making realistic changes that will make a difference to your lifestyle and will be personal to you. That means you are more likely to achieve them.

When setting your goals, make sure they are S.M.A.R.T.

S - Specific - A specific goal has a much greater chance of being achieved than a general goal.

M - Measurable - Measure your progress weekly whether it’s the Scales, Clothes, Fitness or Mood.

A - Achievable - Make sure your goal is achievable for YOU, that helps to make it more possible.

R - Relevant - What will it mean to you when you reach your goal. How will you look, How will you feel?

T - Timely - Every goal needs a target date. So there is a beginning and an end.

Now that you have set your goal it is time to recognise the changes you may need to make to your diet and lifestyle.

Here are some tips to help you :

• Eat regular well balanced meals and be aware of mindless snacking as the kettle may always be on the boil with everyone working or schooling from home.

• Include plenty of fruit and vegetables. The recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables combined is 5 to 7 servings a day.

• Plan your meals ahead of time. You will be a lot more organised and you will get more variety into your meals.

• Drink plenty of water. It is recommended we consume 1 &1/2 to 2 litres a day. This is important to keep the body hydrated.

• Be active for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. This not alone helps to tone the body but it is also important for our mindset.

For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Well ness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “ In Person Meetings “ “ At Home Service “ or our “ One to One Service “

NB - Our weekly “ In Person Meetings “ take place in Listowel Community Centre every Wednesday and in The Ballybunion

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MARY LOU MCDONALD

By Shane Ross

Mary Lou McDonald is the bookies’ favourite to be Ireland’s next Taoiseach. She would be the first woman to reach the office, and the first Sinn Féin leader ever to enter government in the Republic of Ireland. But how did a quintessentially bour geois woman become the leader of a political party with such recent links to terrorism?

This exhaustively researched biography unearths new details of her family background and her privileged education, as well as her initial foray into politics through the more traditional Fianna Fáil party. It explores her unusually late com mitment to political life and traces her mysterious but meteoric rise through the ranks of Sinn Féin and her relentless drive to reach the top of the party. Scrupulously fair and balanced, Mary Lou McDonald illumi nates its subject’s political awakening and her interactions with the hard men of the IRA, while posing important questions about the evolution and future of Sinn Féin.

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Tony O’Gorman, Liz O’Gorman & Ellie Mai O’Gorman, Ballybunion and Noreen Foley, Lisselton pictured in Lourdes last week with The Killaloe Diocese

Friends meeting at Market St. Listowel on last Thursday for the October fair were J.P.Houlihan, Jim Lyons, John Michael Houlihan, Michael Guerin and Thomas Harrington. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Split the Bucket on 11th October - Winner Noreen McCarthy from Lis towel receiving her winning of €1,195 from committee members. Ticket was sold in Garvey’s SuperValu. Next draw will be Tues day 25th October.

L-R: Joann Flaherty, Joan Healy, Colette Kennelly, Deidre Healy, Noreen McCarthy, Noel & Isabel Kennell. Front Siún presenting Maisie with her nanny’s cheque

Jonathan Sheehan Master Finalist at Ballybunion Golf Club with Capt. Michael McCarthy and Pres. Noel Morkan

Listowel Celtic Under 12s Girls battling the rain at training on Tues 4th October

All smiles at Glin Coursing were Mike Shine, Listowel, Ned Holland, Tarbert with Paddy and Dylan Madden, Lisselton. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Nora Geoghegan Ardagh Co Limerick who was the Sep tember winner of the Murhur N.S Parents Association Split the Bucket Draw. Our next draw takes place Friday 28th October

Grace and Mary Walsh, pictured with their Comhaltas branch music teacher, Katie Mc Namara, at the All Ireland Prizewinners Concert at Dúchas Comhaltas Centre, MTU Saturday 8th October

Paddy Larkin who won a silver National Medal in Cross-Country for Kerry and Lixnaw Com munity Games last weekend in Navan

Pre-Uni Art Student Leona O’Donoghue, gifted Minister Simon Harris books by Vincent Carmody & Clodagh Finn, on his visit last week to Kerry College’s new Listowel Campus; where he announced €5M in funding for refurbishment, upgrading & extension of the building. Photo Seán Doyle

Listowel Celtic under 12 B had their 1st competitive match at weekend

Listiowel Emmets

Cllr Micheal Foley unveiling the newly installed Defibrillator at the Len amore Rovers Ground last Sunday before the B team took on Killarney Athletic B. The club would like to thank everybody who donated and Kerry County Council who provided a grant from the Activities fund

KILFLYNN

KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP

Couch to 5K is back!!!!

So if you are seeking to get out and about, meet new friends and gain a healthier body and mind in the process why not get involved. This really is a relaxed and fun environment. Each person’s targets and goals are their own. Encouragement and companionship are what the group provides.

All abilities and ages are welcome so why not come along to the Kilflynn community walkway at Crotta Gaa, Dromakee, Kilflynn, on Sundays 10am - 11am and Wednesdays 7- 8pm. All we ask is a voluntary €2 contribu tion for each session with all funds raised be ing used for Crotta Field Development which provides playing facilities for all GAA teams from U5’s - Senior players within our fantastic community

SENIOR HURLING

North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

Saturday, 15 October

Kilmoyley v Causeway @ Kilmoyley, 3.30pm. Sunday, 16 October Ballyheigue v Crotta O’Neill’s @ Dromakee, 12 noon Best of luck to the Crotta players and their management.

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED

Group are meeting Wednesday 19th October at 10 a.m. in Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall for tea and a snack. They are then going on a short mystery trip followed by lunch in Chirish Restaurant. The coach will leave the Community Centre at 10.45am sharp. Please contact 066 7135831 for further details. New members are most welcome.

DANCING

In St.Columbas Centre, Kilflynn, every Monday night at 9.00 p.m. Plenty of fun and exercise guaranteed. All Welcome.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn at 10.00-11.30 am. Please come your self and bring some friends, plenty of toys, laughter, chats and finally that hot cuppa with some sweets.

See you there!

COMMUNITY WALKWAY

Lights at the sports field, Dromakee on from Monday to Friday 7pm to 9pm during winter.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 10th October at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Sonny Egan, Gar rynagore, Lixnaw were 13,18,21 and 31. There was no winner of the 3,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:

Kathleen Weir, Killahan, Abbeydorney, Jes sica Cronin, Hillview, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn and Deborah Nammock, Ballyconnell Close, Kilflynn.

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub on Monday 17th October at 10.30p.m with a €3,600 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 Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contrib ute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. Your con tinued support is greatly appreciated.

GARVEY’S COUNTY SFC QUARTER-FINAL

Feale Rangers 1-12 Austin Stacks 0-12 AET

Congratulations and well done to the Feale Rangers Senior players and their manage ment especially the Crotta players Cillian Trant (Midfield) , Barry Mahony (Centre forward) 0-3 (0-1f), Rory Mahony 0-02 came on a sub (ht) and Seán Weir came on as a sub (55) who booked their place in the Garvey’s SuperValu County Senior Football Championship semi final spot with a victory over reigning Kerry SFC champions Austin Stacks in Austin Stack Park on Saturday,8th October.

RTÉ are to broadcast the Garvey’s County Senior Football Championship semi-final between Feale Rangers and Mid Kerry next Saturday evening, October 15. The game has a throw-in time of 7.15pm in Austin Stack Park, Tralee. We wish the Feale Rangers players and their mentors all the best on Saturday night.

CAMOGIE

Kerry Junior Camogie Championship 2022. Cillard 2-5 Causeway 1-4

Cillard are the 2022 Junior County Camogie Champions, after a narrow four-point win over Causeway in Austin Stack Park on Sunday evening. The weather certainly put a damper on proceedings on such a big occasion for the girls , but we were still treated to an enter taining contest. It completed a two in a row for Cillard but this year they have the added bonus of a game in Munster. Well done to the Cillard players and their mentors, especially the Crotta girls Sarah Gleeson, Roisin Quinn and Niamh Quinn

KILFLYNN NOTES

Once again, I issue a reminder to anybody wishing to submit any items of interest that you wish to highlight or advertise through these notes. These notes are for the benefit of everybody in Kilflynn and indeed neighbour ing parishes but in particular it is to keep our vast amount of people in other parts of the world informed as to what is going on here at home. I invite anybody that has any item of information or notices they wish to advertise to please contact me with the same. While I am kept up to speed with several matters of interest in the community by several good people, I would still love to hear from anybody who has any stories or information that they wish to share with our readers.

So, if you feel that you have any item of inter est, please contact me as I need your help in maintaining this Kilflynn column on a weekly basis. I can be contacted through the follow ing: Phone Numbers: (066) 7135129/ Mobile (087) 9794541 or Email: parkerspub@gmail.com With the dead line of Monday at 12 noon, it is imperative that all news items for inclusion in the Kilflynn Notes be with the writer by 11.00 a.m. on Mondays

BALLYDUFF

LOTTO DRAW

The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Ballyduff Community Games Commit tee Lotto Draw for Tuesday October 4th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 6, 7 and 23 and the Bonus number was 4. There was no winner of the €16,400 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 consolation prize win ners were Ronan Barron, Leigh; Mike Hennessy, Glouner dalive; Michaela/Jason Power, Kilmore. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms. Tickets cost €2.50 each and are available at the local shops and businesses and from members of the promoting Clubs. Remember “If you are not in you can’t win” You may also play the Lotto online at www.ballyduffgaa.com.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

On Thursday October 20th Cash for Clobber will collect reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No continental quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains from Sliabh a’Mhadra National School. We are making a very special appeal to you to ask neighbours, relatives and friends who have not got children attending this school, to clear out their attics and presses and add to our collection. The money we receive enables us to provide extra resources and opportunities for our pupils. Therefore, we would appeal to you to drop off any items of clothing you no longer need and also spread the word amongst your acquaintances. A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success. Clothes can be dropped in the shelter here at the school on the evening of the 19th of October or from early morning to 10.00am on October 20th.

BUDS RESOURCE CENTRE

Ballyduff Active Retirement Group Mon 2pm – 4pm Ballyduff Women’s Group Wednesday 7pm – 9pm Ballyduff Men’s Shed Breakfast Club Friday 9am - 12 Midday Baby & Toddler Group Thursday 9.30am - 10.3 am Children Sewing Group 3.00pm – 6.00pm starting Thursday 13th October Irish Dancing Tuesday 2pm – 3pm & 3pm – 4pm

Incredible Years Course 9.30am – 12.00pm starting Mon day17th October Buddies Halloween Camp 9.00am -1.00pm starting Tues day1st – Friday 4th November

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Over the past few weeks people have been asking if we were having more classes. Please pop a comment in the comment box on our facebook page/BudsBallyduff and I will do my best to get some different & interesting events.

Buddies Childcare Halloween Camp: Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th November – Time 9.00am to 1.00 pm Fee €50 Limited places Contact (066) 7148895.

Incredible Years Parenting Course: This free programme will help you as a parent to promote positive behaviours in your child. Parents will learn how to promote their children’s aca demic, social, and emotional skills. This course is suitable for parents of primary school-aged and preschool children. The course will commence on Monday 17th October 2022 at Bud’s Centre Ballyduff from 9.30am to 12 Midday with 3.5 hrs per session. Finish Date Monday 19th December 2022 Refreshment:: Tea / Coffee /Scones . To register / for further information please contact: Deirdre Kearin, SICAP officer, NEWKD. Phone 066-7180190 / E: deirdrekearin@newkd.ie

Baby and Toddler Group: Thursday morning is a time to meet New Mums and the Calendar of Events to be planned Venue: Bud’s Centre Ballyduff, Time: 9.30am-10.30am, Fee: €3 per Family, Refreshments: Tea/ Coffee/Juice/Fruit. New and old members all welcome. For more information contact Liz on 087 1519234 Reception on (066) 7148883.

Michael Murphy School of Irish Dancing: At Bud’s Centre Ballyduff, each Tuesday from 2pm - 3pm and from 3pm 4pm. Contact Michael at (087) 2133866

Ballyduff Men’s Shed Breakfast Club: Every Friday Morning 9.00am – 12.00noon. Full Irish Breakfast, Mini Breakfast, Vegetarian & Healthy Options with Tea/Coffee also avail able. Price €6.00. Everyone welcome

AA Meetings: For information on Days and times of meet ings contact. Reception at (066)7148883

Buds Meals and Wheels service operates daily with takea way food and dinner collections also available. If you know anyone that needs dinners delivered please inform us be fore 10.30am on (066)7148883. Bud’s Meals on Wheels also supply dinners for Saturday and Sunday and they are deliv ered on Friday. This also applies to takeaways and dinners.

Look up our Facebook page BudsBallyduff for free programmes, courses, webinars, online training and a variety of events we post daily.

TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Congratulations to Aidan O’Carroll of Avalanche Designs, Hearthill, Ballyduff who won the Technology and Data Sci ence Professional of the Year at the Lincoln Early Careers Awards at a ceremony at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin recently.

SUPERSPORT CUP CHAMPION

Congratulations to Jack O’Grady, Clahane, Ballyduff who was crowned Supersport Cup Champion at the Dunlop Mas ters Irish Superbike Championships at Mondello Park in Co. Kildare recently. Jack will receive his Championship trophy at an awards night in Naas, Co. Kildare next month.

A THOUGHT

It does not matter if the glass is half full or half empty, be thankful you have a glass, and grateful that there is some thing in it

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

AGM: The AGM of St Brendan’s AC was held on Tuesday, October 4th in Ardfert Community Centre. There were 18 people present and discussions took place on a range of topics. The chairman, David Butler said that the athletics year had been a very successful one, with the club finishing 3rd in the juvenile track and field championships, increased registrations and a variety of medals being won at all lev els. Other officers likewise had encouraging reports of the year’s activities. The following officers were elected on the night: President – Patrick O’Riordan; Chairperson – David Kissane; Secretary – Moira Horgan; Treasurer – Irene Butler, Child Protection Officer – Marie Louise Sheehy. A number of officers completed their roles in the club and tributes were paid to all. There will be a club meeting on Tuesday, Oct 18th in Ardfert Community Centre at 8.00pm and nomi nations will be received for the non-officer committee and other positions.

Cross Country: The county cross country season was com pleted on Sunday in Killarney in real cross country condi tions with the relays. St Brendan’s AC medalled in the ju venile U10 boys where Daniel, Colm, Cody, Corey and Jack took the silver medals in an exciting race. The club had five teams in action in all in the various age-groups and there was great spirit by all, including the coaches, parents and supporters who were present in very trying weather!

Info: Club info may be had from (087)7985557 or by email at stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

North Kerry Football: North Kerry Football Championship kicks off this weekend when Ballyduff take on Brosna in O’Rahilly Park, Ballylong ford, on Saturday next at 3.00pm. Having lost out last year to Desmond’s, after a replay, the management will be hop ing to go one further this year. So come to Ballylongford on Saturday and support the Boys in Green

Thomas Leahy RIP:

Sympathy is extended to the Leahy family Sleeveen, Bally duff on the death of Thomas (Thatcher) in Exeter last week. He is survived by his brothers Michael & Patsy and their families. May he Rest In Peace.

AUTUMN WELLBEING RETREAT KERRY

BALLYBUNION

EXTRA BUS TIMES

We are pleased to let you know that Bus Eireann have added extra bus times. We have the times displayed

the Tourist office window or if you would like a

into the

ABBA SHOW IN THE TINTEÁN

Coming to the Tintean, this Saturday 15th October, Waterloo combines stunning vocals with a high quality of musicianship and harmonies. This sensational show takes you back in time with all your favourites guaranteed. Between them they have appeared and performed in the no.1 theatres around Ireland and the UK along with TV shows. This is a high energy show with replica costumes, dazzling dance moves and plenty of audience participa tion: always left cheering for more. Ireland’s answer to ABBA, Waterloo has been voted the best ABBA show and most authentic Abba tribute of all time. Book your Tickets now at www.tintean.ie

HALLOWEEN MARKET

Halloween Market is on Sunday 23rd Oct from 12.30pm to 4pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. Live Music, Spooky Tunes, Market stalls, food and drink. Entry is free.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The next Tea Dance will be held on Oct 30th in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments and music by Eddie Lee. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities.

VISIT SANTA AT BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE

Working in collaboration with The Ballybunion Community Markets Team, Tir Na nOg will be holding a Christmas Event for families in Ballybunion & Catchment area. Visit Santa’s Grotto at Ballybunion Community Centre, Satur day 26th November between 11am - 3pm. Prices are €15 for 1 child, €25 for 2 children and €10 for every child after. Pre Booking is required, Phone

Nóg Childcare.

BALLYBUNION MEALS ON WHEELS

A weekend to reflect, reset and restore hosted by 4 facilitators, Marian Relihan, Katie O’Brien, Susan Browne, & Cathy Healy, all bringing something very special to the weekend. Taking place just outside Ballybunion the week end of 4th, 5th & 6th November. Workshops, Creative Writing, Activities in Nature, Visualisation, Meditation, Yoga, Games, Vegetarian Meals & Refreshments, Accommodation, 10 minutes from the sea, 12 Activities & Workshops, FRIDAY – SUNDAY, €295 if booked before 10th Oct - Early Bird price, €325 after 10th Oct . Plus Accommodation €100-140 for the weekend. Limited Saturday 9.30 - 8pm + Lunch and evening meal, Day Tickets €99 early bird price if booked before 10th Oct, €135 after 10th Oct. Contact hello@katiebridget for more details.

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE

Ballybunion Community centre offers the following services to the community, typing service, Printing, Photo copying, Scanning, and Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799 Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taek wondo, Yoga, Silverback fitness and more. We also now provide outreach services provided by our Family Support Coordinator Laura Bennett, which include play therapy, counselling, parents plus courses, baby message, mental health supports. Childcare services, fun camps, and Halloween and Christmas markets.

KERRIE WILLIAMS WHITE COLLAR BOXING

Kerrie is raising money for MS Ireland and Tiggy’s Trust and on the16th November she will be stepping out of her comfort zone, putting on the gloves and jumping into the ring in this year’s Ag’s vs. Vet’s White Collar Boxing organized by UCD Dublin’s Agricultural Science Society. Any donation is welcome to try to help her hit her target, little or largewhich goes to our two very worthy chosen charities for this year, MS Ireland and Tiggy’s Trust. Thanks so much and looking forward to a great night, please following the link to donate https:// gofund.me/8c698f02

EAST 73RD

Winter Opening hours in Ballybunion. We are still available for phone orders and telephonic queries on Mon, Tues & Wed even though the shop is closed. Store will be open Thursday - Sunday. Ballybunion: 068-25712

BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The Ballybunion meals on wheels service will be delivered 3

a week, meals will be delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Anyone wishing to avail of delivery please contact Eileen Fogarty on

2234

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McCarthy on 087 418 4241. The areas covered are Ballybunion, Lisselton, Asdee and Ballylongford. The dinner will

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RETROFIT WITH ASTRID

Retrofit is back in Ballybunion, As the winter months begin to creep in, we will be moving and grooving to the sounds of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s in this fabulous dance fitness workout. This is the class that brings joy back into our lives. Leave the outside world behind and come and get your sparkle on as we dance our way towards the end of the year! It’s all about the feel good factor! Everybody is welcome - all shapes, ages, sizes and abilities. This is a 5 week course starting on Thursday 3rd November from 7.30pm-8.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. Costs €60, Booking is essential, Please let me know if you would like me to reserve your place.

FIRE SHOW

The Festival of Samháin is about to begin, and a Fire Show with Druids, Funky Techno DJ, Fire Dragon and some Giant Goths, will take place at the Castle Green in Ballybunion on Sunday October 23rd at 7pm This is a free show, an explosion of fire, light & skill. The show will be on for an hour which is part of An Turas Mór - Homecoming Kerry.

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.

TAEKWON-DO BALLYBUNION

Taekwon-do Classes are ongoing in Ballybunion Community Centre upstairs hall, on Wednesday evening for be ginners aged 5yrs+, teens and adults and

ADULTS TAEKWON-DO

Adults

FAIRY DOOR COMPETITION

€50

Ballybunion active retirement group are resuming weekly meetings in the old convent, Doon road every Wednes day at 2pm. We look forward to seeing all our members and would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us for the first time. Creative writing classes, art workshops, yoga, visits to the theatre and day trips are some of our activities. You can contact Pat Buckley on 086 3561 615.

Ballybunion Parent & Toddler Group

The Parent & Toddler group is back every Wednesday 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 to attend. Cost is €3 per family which includes snacks and group outings. For more information please contact Laura on 087 057 3384.

HOW TO RELAX CLASSES

This class teaches people a very practical step by step approach on how to control your thoughts, relax your mind and practise what we call meditation. The course includes yoga breathing techniques, meditation, stress manage ment and NLP- a technique that shows you how to achieve goals in life. Bring a yoga mat, some paper and a pen, All welcome to attend. Private group and individual sessions are also available. Contact Grainne 087 9762862 or email energiseme.ie@gmail.com

MEN’S AQUA AEROBICS

Men’s only Aqua aerobics classes are starting soon Friday evenings in Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre. If interested please contact Martina on 0877973688

SAN RITA WELLNESS

In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am and now every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm 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.

BRIGHT SPARKS MONTESSORI

BALLYBUNION BADMINTON

CHILDREN’S

FOOD SHARE

CHAIR

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

DEATH

Sympathy of the community is extended to Mary Mulvihill, Kilpa dogue, Tarbert on the death of her sister Betty Ryan (née Finnerty) of Templemore, County Tipperary and late of Robertstown, Foynes. Betty died on Friday 23 September and Requiem Mass took place in St Anne’s Church, Clonmore on 26 September with burial in Templemore Cemetery.

SHANNON LNG

Fógra from John Fox to advise that the Pro LNG group in Tarbert/Bal lylongford have submitted over 1,100 signatures to an Bórd Pleanala, collected over the past week, all indicating their full support for the New Fortress Energy LNG proposal and concurrently over 1,450 people have signed the ‘On Line Digital Petition’. To quote John ‘the people of North Kerry have spoken and it is now over to the politicians.’

CLOTHES COLLECTION

A Final reminder that the Shannonside Women’s Group are holding their clothes collection in the Church car park on this Thursday 13 Octpber from 8am. to 10.30am. The proceeds are in aid of Bru Colum banus, Cork and Palliative Care, Kerry General Hospital. Bags can be dropped off at the Community Centre on this Wednesday evening between 7pm and 8pm.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tarbert Historical and Heritage Society will host Joan Quinlan, Bal lybunion next Saturday 15 October at 8pm in the Bridewell, Tarbert. Joan will talk on her travels in Spain and Portugal in May of this year in an illustrated presentation and everybody welcome. The Society would like to thank Brian Carey for his help in facilitating the presen tation. Cupát tae ar fáil agus fáilte.

BOOK LAUNCH

‘The Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster’ with particular refer ence to their links with Ballyheigue, Adfert and Ballylongford will be launched by Dr Declan Downey, Tarbert at Listowel Writers’ Museum on Saturday 15 October at 8pm. The book is written by local historian Christopher Keane of Tarbert and Cork and this is his third book on local history. The Crosbies were one of the leading and controversial landlord families of North Kerry for over 300 years and should be of particular interest in North Kerry.

GAA 500 DRAW

Comhghairdeas to John and Laura Foley who were the winners of €500 in the Tarbert GAA 500 Draw for the month of October. €50 was won by Aoibh Carrig and €50 was won by Sean Jones. The November draw will take place on Sunday 6 November and tickets are available at Tarbert Post Office and from the usual sources.

BUSINESS CLOSURE

The unexpected closure on Friday last, 7 October of Dunnes Filling Station and Shop in Tarbert was a blow to the local economy. Sell ing petrol/diesel under the Inver brand and groceries, etc under the Gala brand the Dunne family had operated the outlet on a rental/ lease basis for the past three years. Grocery, deli, hot food, the Lotto, newspapers, confectionery, coal,gas and briquettes were available at the premises. As well as providing a seven- day retail service there was a car wash and self-service laundry. The outlet also gave employment to a number of young people and was a regular stop-off for passing lorry drivers. Effectively there is now no retail petrol/diesel service in Tarbert and Brosnan’s Daybreak is now the only retail grocery service in the village.

NEW BUS SERVICE

Last week saw the launch of a new Bus Service linking North Kerry and West Limerick. The new service is part of the Transport for Ire land Network and will run three times a day covering Tarbert, Glin, Athea, Carrigkerry and Newcastlewest with access to the Greenway at Ardagh and Newcastlewest. An adult single journey from Tarbert to Newcastlewest will cost €4 while the Free Travel pass will also apply. For further information and bookings you can email locallinkkerry.ie or telephone 066 / 7147002.

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

Is on every Friday in Tarbert Bridewell between 10.30 and 12.00. Dif ferent activities every week following by Tea/Coffee and refreshments and a chat. New Members always welcome.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Saturday 15th October at 7.30pm for Jerry Canty, Ahabeg; Dan Kennedy, Ahabeg; Lisa Pike, The Village.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass times: Sunday 16th October at 11.00am.

RATHEA CHURCH:

Mass times: Sunday 16th October at 9.30am for Mary Kennelly & deceased members of the Kennelly Family, Rathea; Owen Fogarty Nenagh & Lon don.

PARISH OFFICE:

The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

Congratulations to Paddy Larkin, Gortacloghane, who won a National Community Games Silver Medal last weekend. Paddy was part of the U.13 1200m Kerry Team who competed in the Cross-Country National Finals in Navan. Well done to Paddy and his team on this great achievement. Ciar raí Abú!

LIXNAW GAA

NORTH KERRY INTERMEDIATE FINAL:

Congratulations to the Lixnaw Intermediate team who won the North Ker ry final at a wet and windy Lerrig on Sunday. They defeated St. Brendans in a very competitive encounter by 4 -12 to 4 -10 with St. Brendans leading by 1- 8 to 1- 6 at half time.

However, Lixnaw played very well in the second half and were deserving winners. The captain, Robert Silles, was delighted to receive the Tom and

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

THE FESTIVAL IS ON

Starting Friday, October 28 with a Variety Concert including the one act play “Burglary will take place” featuring local stars. Doors open 7.30pm. Programme starts at 8.00pm. Saturday, October 29, a night not to missed, starring CLIONA HAGAN. Doors open 8.00pm, Cliona on stage from 9.00pm followed by DJ at 11.00pm.

Sunday, October 30: 12.00 noon Vintage Show. 1.00pm Dog Show. 2.00pm Kiddie’s Tractor Run. 3.00pm Trail of Horror (under 12s) Prizes for the best costume. 7.00pm Trail of Horror (12+) Prizes for Best Costume. 7.30pm Bonfire (depending on permission)

Monday, October 31 is hunt day. North Kerry Harrierswill start their hunt in the village at 12.00noon. 1.00pm Sam Maguire will visit along with our successful Minor County Winnersand members of the Kerry Ladies All Ire land Finalists. (Maybe the Liam McCarthy cup also) Further details later.

BINGO

Please note: Beginning this Thursday night Bingo will start at 8.00pm that is a half hour earlier than the usual time. Teas and coffees will also be back in the kitchen during the interval.

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

There was no winner of last Thursday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 3, 12, 19, 28. Last Thursday night’s winners were: €100 May Quirke, Rathoran. €50 Kate Barry c/o Mary Moroney, Ballylongford.

€20 each: Joe Galvin, Clounmacon. Patrick Thornton, Clash, Causeway. James Flaherty, Kilmorna. Eileen Jones, Aughrim, Moyvane. Helen Roche. Free Tickets: Con Fitzgerald c/o Marie Wrenn, Athea. Mary Brosnan, Bal lyduff. M. Mulvihill, Main Street, Moyvane. Christopher O’Sullivan, Bal lyhahill. Jack Hennessy c/o Bridget Fitzmaurice, Clounbrane, Moyvane.

This Thursday night’s draw will be held at Bingo in the Marian Hall, Glin Road, Moyvane and the Jackpot is €11,000. Thank you for your support.

MOYVANE COMMUNITY SPORTS HALL AGM

Will be held in the hall on Monday, October 17 at 8.00pm. New members are welcome.

Kit Browne cup on behalf of the entire panel. The team lined out as fol lows: R. Silles, P. Hogan, T. Foley, C. O’Sullivan, J. Brosnan, D. Shanahan, A. O’ Brien, E. Stack (1-5), J. Crowley (0-1), C. Sheehy, R. Heffernan (1-0), K. Molloy (1-1), C. McCarthy (1-0), M. Conway (0-2), J. Flaherty (0-2). Subs played: J. Griffin, T. Molyneaux (0-1). Well done and congratulations to the team mentors: Roger Hussey, Muiris McCarthy, Paudie McCarthy and Pat Lyons.

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW

Congratulations to Joe Flaherty, Keel, on winning €129 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in the Lixnaw Chipper. Thanks for your continued support.

HURLING CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €9,050. Numbers drawn were: 6, 14, 22, 24. No jackpot winner. €20 winners:

Steve Baker, Clandouglas; Daihe Laide, Listowel; Robert Silles, Lixnaw Next draw will take place on Monday 10th October. Jackpot will be €9,100.

ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB

Monday 03/10/2022, Jackpot €6,100. There was no jackpot winner: Num bers drawn were: 4, 9, 17, 27. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Mary Holly Young, Listowel; Ann Crean Boyd, Irrebeg, Lixnaw. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Leo Hudson, Listowel; Timmy Quilter, Mountcoal; Pat Doody, Upper Tullig. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5.

Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €6,200. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

CONTACT

To include items in the Lixnaw notes,

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of the €3,000 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2, 21, 23, 28. Lucky Dips: €40 each: James Kennelly, Kilbaha, Moyvane. Eileen Roche, Glin Road, Moyvane. John Joe Quinn/Charlene, Moyvane. Liam Hanrahan, All Star Bar, Moyvane. Maurice Kearney, Kilbaha, Moyvanw. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Face book Page.

All online entries to be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. En tries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Tickets are also avail able 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. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Next Jackpot is €3,200 and the draw will be held in Hanrahan’s Bar on Sunday October 16 at 9.00pm. Thank you for your support.

PARENT’S COUNCIL OF MURHUR NS

Would like to thank all those who contributed to their Church gate collec tion. Total amount raised €623.10. All funds raised will go towards school resources.

START A HEART DAY

Sunday, October 16 is the date for a simple CPR & AED session, informal, free & for all ages. Come along to Moyvane Community Sports Hall, bring your friends and family. You never know when you may need to help someone.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Cremonies will take place in Moyvane on Saturday, April 28 at 11.00am and in Knockanure on Saturday, May 13 at 11.00am.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE: Thursday, October 13, 10.00am, Private Intention Saturday, October 15 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Ned & Mary Ellen Stack & Deceased members of the Stack Family & Ned Scanlon (Anniversary) Sunday, August 16 11.00am Mass for Brid Flavin, Aughrim, recently de ceased.

KNOCKANURE: Friday, October 14 Mass at 10.00am Private Intention. Sunday, October 16 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Liam Sexton, Knocka nure.

Listowel Celtic Under 16 girls who won 5-4 against Kenmare last weekend

Three past pupils of Dromclough NS, Colm Whelan, Jimmy Galvin & John Barry - all members of the man agement of the Kerry Senior Men’s Football Team - visited the school last Fri., along with Paudie Clifford and Seán O’Shea, to bring the Sam Maguire. They are photographed here with Mary O’Connor, Principal

Maisie and her little cousin home from Australia Padraig Lynch pictured with the famous cup at Listowel Emmets Clubhouse recently

The Finuge U11s celebrate their end of season with paintballing and a medal presentation from Club and Kerry great Jimmy Deenihan

Listowel Celtic Under 12s Premier Girls who played in very wet conditions on Sunday 9th October against MEK Galaxy Killarney

With the shelter of a tree Denis Holly and Ned Holland from Tarbert with their friend Matt Feeney were at Glin Coursing on Sunday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Enjoying the annual Listowel October Horse Fair were Tim Browne, Mike Horgan, Peader Walsh and Mick Mahony. Photo Moss Joe Browne

5th and 6th Class pupils from Presentation Primary School enjoying their ARC experience where they learned all about Aquaculture

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 10/10/22 - Numbers Drawn 18-19-24-28

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Ruth O’Sullivan c/o Shebeen

€20 James Flaherty, Moyvane

€20 Agnes McCarthy, Ballygologue

€20 Mary Culhane, Glin

€20 Noel Beasley, Bedford

Next Draw 17/10/22 at Mikes - Jackpot €5,100

Best of luck to all teams in action this weekend, from under 12’s to seniors.

There has been some fantastic skills on display from all games over the last few weeks. Well done to all our players and a huge thanks to all parents for their continued support.

Keep an eye on Listowel Celtic’s face book page for fixtures.

Listowel Celtic Academy continues next Sunday morning.

U7’s Boys Born 2016/17 9.30am-10.30am

U8’s Boys Born 2015. 9.30am-10.30am

U9’s Boys Born 2014. 10.45am-11-45am

U10’s Boys Born 2013. 12 noon - 1pm

U8’s Girls Born 2015/16/17 10.45am-11.45am

U10’s Girls Born 2013/14 10.45am-11.45am

Help is required from parents for the running of the academy each Sunday morning so please speak to Mark if you are available.

Contact Mark Loughnane (087) 211 9172

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

Past Captains and Presidents - Saturday 8th October 2022 – Old Course

1st Patrick J O Sullivan (12)         40pts

2nd Maurice Fahy (25)                  37pts

3rd Tom Wall (17)                            36pts

Guest Prize:

1st John Maguire (25)                          40pts

2nd Tom M O Connor (22)      38pts

Minor Scratch Cup Sponsored by Roc Mehigan – Sat 8th Oct – Cashen Course

1st Jonathan Sheehan (26)       64 nett

2nd Padraig Fitzmaurice (23)            66 nett

3rd       Mike O Halloran (26)                  70 nett

4th       David O Flynn (20)                       71 nett

Men’s Newcastle West Exchange Day Fourball – Sunday 9th October 2022

1st    Eamon Fitzmaurice (19) & Padraig Fitzmaurice (20)            44pts

2nd   PJ Barry (15) & Kieran Barry (18)                                            41pts

Fixtures:

Sunday 16th October 2022 Men’s Singles Competition Sponsored by Golden Quality and Precision – Cashen Course

Ladies Competition - Fixtures: Sunday 16th October 2022 – Ladies Single Stableford – Old Course

Tuesday 18th October 2022 - Ladies Competition – Old Course

Senior Men’s Competition - Fixtures: Thursday 13th October 2022 - Senior Men’s Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition - Fixtures: Friday 14th October 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors play Asdee on Saturday in the semi-final of the County Novice Championship at 3 o’clock in Coolard. We received a bye in the opening round of the North Kerry Senior Football Championship. First round games take place this weekend.. Our juniors compete for the North Kerry Intermediate Cup. We await details.

There was no jackpot winner and one Match-3 winner in this week’s Beale Lotto. Tommy Weadick (online) won €100. Numbers drawn were 13, 17, 18 and 25. Next week’s jackpot is €1,850. The draw takes place on Sunday night in The Feale Bar at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, are available in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local pubs. 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 must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw – entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for 7th October 2022, were as follows; 15, 16, 17, 30. The Jackpot was €7,300 and there was no jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips;

Catherine Madden - Lower Kilgarvan. Sinead Kelliher - Listowel.

Mary Stack Tullahinell.

Aine Riordan - Online.

Neal Mangan- Online.

The following won three free tickets: Paul Deenihan - Ballybunion. Jack O’Connor - c/o Christy O’ Connor. Micheal Mason - Online.

Next Jackpot will be €7,400 and it will take place Friday 14th October 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Fixtures:

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion Round 1

Tarbert v Ballydonoghue – Sunday 16th October @ 3pm in Tarbert.

Best of Luck to Feale Rangers in County Semi-final next Saturday evening.

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €3,000 jackpot

Numbers drawn were 2,21,23 and 28 Lucky dips:

1. James Kennelly, Kilbaha

2. Elieen Roche, Glin Road

3. John Joe Quinn/Charlene, Moyvane

4. Liam Hanrahan, All Stars

5. Maurice Kearney, Kilbaha

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,Kennellys Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, New townsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Com mittee Member.

Next Weeks Jackpot is €3,200 and will be held in Hanrahans Bar Sunday the 16th of October at 9:00pm As always thank you for your continued support.

#UpTheBoro

FINUGE GAA

CLUB FUNDRAISER: Congratulations again to Conor Keane of Clieveragh Lis towel on winning our car raffle - a Volkswagon Tiguan R-Line worth €50,000! Everyone in the club wishes Conor the very best with many years of happy and safe motoring ahead. This initiative has been a huge success for the club selling all tickets available and raising much needed funds for the development of ju venile playing facilities as well as improving the existing ones. The club would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket or helped support this in any way. Another big thank you to those business and people that sponsored our fundraiser. These included McCarthys Bar, Foleys Shop, Lixnaw Filling Station, JJ Walsh’s Butcher Shop & Bar, Woodview Vets Boarding & Grooming, Ardfert Quarries, Kellihers Feed & Agri Tralee, Justin O’Carroll Small Engine Repairs, Alan Buckley Metal & Hydraulic Repairs, Charlie Cantillon, Con McCarthy of McCarthy Insurance, Maurice Lyons Heat & Plumbing, O’Connors of Duagh Hardware & Farm Supplies. Club officers will be working in the background to get the best value for these proceeds and to maximise the benefit for the club and our community in the months ahead.

SENIOR: North Kerry Championship round one against Asdee is fixed for Sun day the 23rd of October.

U15: The draw was held last weekend for the NK Championship semi-finals and our boys have drawn Listowel. This will be played on Sunday of this week end - no venue at time of writing.

U13: The U13s are training and preparing for their North Kerry Championship final after their win over St Senans in the semi-final. The final for the Tommy Madden Cup against Listowel will be played on Sunday the 23rd of October at 12pm in Coolard, the appointed referee is Mike Hennessy. Best of luck to the boys and management as the preparations continue.

U11: The squad brought the curtain down on a great year last weekend with some paintballing fun. Two hours of paintballing were followed with lots of

pizza. Afterwards each player received a medal to mark their footballing year. Club and Kerry great Jimmy Deenihan as at hand to present a medal to each player and was a fitting end to a great year for this team of players. Well done to everyone who trained hard and played some fantastic football throughout the year.

FINUGE/ST SENANS LADIES: Well done to the U14 team who captured the North Kerry championship on Sunday after defeating Ballymac. Weather con ditions were poor but both teams served up an exciting game.

FEALE RANGERS: After a tight and tense quarterfinal against Austin Stacks, Rangers came out on top with a strong extra time finish! The team are now into the county semi-final where they meet another district side Mid Kerry. This game throws in Saturday evening at 7:15pm in Austin Stack Park. The very best of luck to Feale Rangers and to our representative Conor O’Keeffe who continues to play really well. These are indeed exciting times for North Kerry football.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,000 - Numbers drawn 20,21,22,29

€50 Maurice Daughton Duagh

€30 Matt Dillon c/o Agri Auto

€20 M & M Mangan Lyre

€20 Shelia O Connell Foildarrig

€20 Paddy Keane Scrahan

Sellers prize Eddie Stack

Match 3 draw entrant Danny & Deirdre c/o O Briens

Next weeks jackpot €10,100 with draw in O Briens Bar Monday night at 9.30pm. Thank you all for your continued support tickets available from usual sellers and online at www.klubfunder.com

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday October 4th Jackpot was €6,000 - Numbers Drawn: 2, 9, 11, 28

No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Andrew Rogan, Lissaniska

2. Tony Fennell, Tarbert

3. Mary Sweeney, Chipper Moyvane

4. Tady Finucane, Knockanure

5. Mary Byrne, c/o Ploughman

Next draw will be on next Tuesday 11th in the clubhouse and Jackpot will be €6,100. All are welcome

CLOUNMACON GAA

Lotto Results 06/10/2022

No winner of Jackpot 6300 - Numbers drawn: 6-8-14-25

Lucky Dip Winners: 50 Betty O Carroll, Moyvane South

30 Mary Mulligan c/o Joe Sheehy

20 Elanor Quinlan, Coolnaleen, Listowel

Eva Flynn, Aviation Drive, Listowel

Thank you for supporting our lotto

Memorial Day

A fine crowd turned out for our memorial day on Sunday last at Pairc naGael

The day was to honour two former great club men, Martin Lyons & John Moloney. Despite the horrendous weather conditions, the stand was full for all games on display.

First up was the underage setup & they really gave it their all & enjoyed their day in the rain!

Next was the mixed game & this didn’t disappoint either with numbers turn ing up that exceeded expectations

Therefore there were 4 teams with male, female, young, old & older togging out to honour & remember both John & Martin

The weather was poor but all agreed that it was a very enjoyable day

There were refreshments afterwards in the packed club room with presenta tions to the winning team

Chairman Seamus Toomey spoke of the contribution that John & Martins gave to the club over the years

Presentations were also made to Marian Moloney & Mary Lyons as a gesture from the club

Though emotional, it was a lovely day for all involved & the club would like to thank everyone for turning up on the day to remember and honour our two great friends

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

Sunday we had the first round of our Christmas Hampers competition which will be run over 5 rounds. The top 5 after the first round are

1st Christopher Meehan 32pts

2nd John J O’Sullivan 25pts

3rd Pat Roche 22pts

4th Earl McMahon 21pts

5th Edmond Harty 20pts

Next Sunday is the 2nd round of the Christmas Hampers.

NORTH KERRY GAA

The Semi Finals of the Minor Championship Division 1 & 2 will be played on the weekend of 29th/30th/ 31st October.

Please also note that the draw for the Bernard O Callaghan Senior Champion ship Quarter Finals sponsored by Mc Munns Ballybunion will be streamed live from 5.30pm on Sunday 23rd October on our Facebook Page.

A minute’s silence was held this weekend as a mark of respect for the fami lies, friends, and community in the Creeslough tragedy in Donegal. The same mark of respect will be held prior to ALL games next weekend. We would ask that management and supporters of the teams would be made aware of this please.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all in Feale Rangers District the very best of luck in your County Senior Championship Semi Final against Mid Kerry on Saturday 15th October @ 7:15pm Venue: Austin Stack Park.

Minor Championship - Division 1 Round 1

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Finish on the day

Sunday 23rd October @ 1pm Venue O Sullivan Park Finuge Castleisland Desmonds v Ballyduff

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship

Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion

Finish on the day - First named team home advantage

Byes: Knocknagoshel and Beale

Round 1

Ballyduff v Brosna – Saturday 15th October @ 3pm Venue: Ballylongford Tarbert v Ballydonoghue – Sunday 16th October @ 3pm

Ballylongford v Castleisland Desmonds – Saturday 22nd October @ 3pm

Listowel Emmets v St Senans – Saturday 22nd October @ 3pm

Duagh v Moyvane- Sunday 23rd October @ 1pm

Asdee v Finuge – Sunday 23rd October @ 3pm

Kieran Corridan Intermediate Cup

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Finish On The Day & Neutral Venue

Quarter Finals - Sunday 16th October @ 1pm

Emmets B v Moyvane B – Venue: T.B.C

Castleisland Desmonds v St Senans B – Venue: Duagh

Brendan Boyle Junior Cup

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Finish On The Day & Neutral Venue

Round 1 Game

Saturday 29th October @ 3pm Venue: Con Brosnan Park Moyvane

Tarbert v Duagh

McElligott Oils Asdee sponsored u15 North Kerry Championship Div 1 Result

Listowel Emmets 2. 10 Tarbert 2. 08.

FIXTURES FOR NEXT WEEKEND.

Venues TBC - Extra Time in all games

Saturday October 15th @4pm

McElligott Oils Asdee sponsored u15 North Kerry Championship Div 2 Final Duagh v Moyvane.

Sunday October 16th @ 12noon

McElligott Oils Asdee sponsored u15 North Kerry Championship Division 1 Semi Finals.

Listowel Emmets v Finuge Ballyduff v St. Senans.

Upcoming Fixtures.

Tommy Madden u13 championship Final.

Sunday October 23rd in Coolard @ 12noon - Extra Time

Finuge v Listowel Emmets

BUSY WEEK FOR TROJAN BOXING CLUB

Nine 9 full classes ran again this week from U8s to Adults women/men. The work rate by everyone is just outstanding, boxers and coaches. Brilliant to see such a buzz in the club.

Friday evening saw Scarlette, James, Bradley, Bobby, Spencer, Orlando & Joe take to ring in Rathkeale BC for some excellent rounds of sparring. All boxers did very well. Thanks to Peter, Rob, Gavin and the Rathkeale crew for having us, a pleasure as always!

On Saturday we had Scarlette, James & Emmett take on a team from Dublin in an excellently run sparring session in Sliabh Luachra BC. All 3 boxers got some great rounds in with some great opposition and took away a few things to work on for the next outing. Big thanks as always to Jen & John in Sliabh Luachra.

Lastly, we had Spencer Gadbury finally step through the ropes in the home of Irish boxing, in his first ever contest in the National Novice Championships. Huge achievement for Spencer to get into the ring in the National Stadium, a boxer who trains very hard and has a lot of potential. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be for Spencer, coming up against a bigger op ponent, but the experience and learning that Spencer took away from this contest was bigger than any win. You never lose, you either win or learn and we are so proud of you. The only way is up for Spencer and the rest of Team Trojan.

Big well done to all boxers & coaches, another big week of training com ing up.

Pictured are Scarlette Ball, Emmett Daly & James McCarthy who all sparred in Sliabh Luachra BC against a Dublin team

U16 Boys Div 2…Listowel Celtic 2 -1 Tralee Dynamo’s, great game and win last weekend

Great excitement at the visit of the Sam Maguire Cup to Dromclough NS with Seán O’Shea and Paudie Clifford. Cíarraí Abú!

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MEANING OF LIFE

This past week I had a medical appointment. The meeting with my health official was therefore brief but how her parting words blessed me and impacted my whole week. Just 3 simple words. All she said was “you’ve done well.” I felt so uplifted. l couldn’t believe how much those en couraging words blessed me.

It got me thinking about Someone else from whom l long to hear those words at a future date.

In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 25 Jesus tells us the parable of the talents. This parable hints at various rewards in Heaven for those who serve God faithfully in this world. The words I am referring to are uttered by Jesus at the close of the parable. “Well done good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things.” Don’t our hearts just long to hear those words “you’ve done well !”

Remember that Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us “... by grace you have been saved, through faith and.....it is a gift of God not of works lest anyone should boast.” That’s incredible. We are

saved only by the grace of God. But in the very next verse we read that we are saved “for good works.”

We have purpose and that purpose is to do His will and pursue good works. That may be as sim ple as encouraging someone who is feeling dis couraged. We never know how much our words impact others.

Jesus urges us in the Gospel of Matthew 6:19 to “lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven....”

In Hebrews 11:6 l read that “without faith it is impossible to please God for he ( that’s any one of us)who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

So this week let us seriously consider these words and “let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,“ Hebrews 10:24.. There is too much at stake to ignore them. If you require any further information, you can call LCF at 0879529907

Yours sincerely, Bridie (Dillon) Hartney

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Oh, most beauti ful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Im maculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here)

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Amen

This prayer is never known to fail. It is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favour must be promised and done. T.E.

PRECIOUS MOTHER OF JESUS

Mother of Devine Grace, You can find a way where there is no way, please hear my prayer and grant my request. Amen. Say 6 times a day for 3 days.

J.T.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one, (mention fa vour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.K.

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