Volume 15 Issue 16

Listowel Celtic’s under 13 team who beat Castleisland 1-0 at the weekend

Huge congratula tions to Jamie Leahy from Willowbrook Listowel, Worldskills Ireland welding competitor who was awarded a medal lion of excellence at the Worldskills Special Edition Welding Competi tion in Cleveland Ohio last week

Photo from the presentation to the winners of the Captain and Lady Captain’s Scramble in Ballybunion Golf Club. In the photo is the Lady Captain, Georgina Keane with the third prize winning team of Patrick J. O’ Sullivan, Michael D Farrell, Ann O’ Riordan (absent) and Kevin McCarthy (absent)

Some pupils from Rang 1 Dromclough NS, with their teacher Ms. Brosnan, admiring the Sam Maguire Cup

Ellen Cregan Stack, Syracuse, USA with Cillian Langan from Tarbert and Kerry footballer Jason Foley after the recent North Kerry Championship game between Tarbert & Ballydonoghue

Comhghairdeas mór to Thomas Keane, Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, who was recently selected for the Kerry soccer team

Enjoying a beautiful sunny day at Abbeydorney Coursing on Sat were Eileen Kelly with her daughter Ciara & grandchildren Roisin, Sheana & James from Lisselton. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Junior Infants from Presentation Primary School enjoying Maths Week activities

Aine Stack pictured with Pheobie at Madra Mania - the Irish Grooming Championships in Dublin, where they placed 1st in their class

Martin Kennedy, Asdee clocks out for the final time after 38 years service with Kerry Ingredients, Listowel, on Friday last

OPEN NIGHT PIECE: BY AOIBH LENNON, 3RD YEAR, PRO STUDENT COUNCIL, PRESENTATION LISTOWEL

A date for the diary! We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our school open night on the 27th of October Thursday from 5pm – 7pm. After 3 years of online open nights, we cannot wait to welcome all girls from 5th and 6th class who would like to come and see what we have to offer here in Presentation Sec ondary School, Listowel.

Prospective parents and students are invited to visit Presentation Secondary School in experience our friendly atmosphere and to take a tour around our won derful facilities, both academic and extracurricular as well as meet with our current staff and students. Our principal Ms. Broderick will be present to answer all your questions.

We will be providing various activities and guided tours from the science lab ex periments to baking up a storm in the home-economics kitchens. Our social media committee were busy preparing a taster of what is to come this open night, which can be viewed on our schools TikTok account. This video surpassed 100,000 views and showcases the amazing opportunities our school offers. See for your self! Feel free to browse our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok accounts which gives you and overview of our lives in the Pres daily.

From lunchtime board game clubs, to revamping, we offer a variety of after-school and lunchtime clubs.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening, the 27th of October and perhaps to your joining our school community in the years to come!

(Please register by phoning 068 21452 or email of fice@preslistowel.ie)

LOCAL LAUNCH OF ‘ONCE UPON A ROAD’

The book, Once Upon a Road, by Lyreacrompane native, Joe Harrington, will have its Listowel launch at the Kerry Writer’s Museum, (formally The Seanchaí) on this Saturday, October 29 at 5pm. The launch is one of the events in the Listowel Food Festival and, while the publication is not a food book, the organisers of the festival felt that an account of the long history of the transport of butter from the dairy lands of north Kerry to the Cork Butter Market would not be out of place among the festival events.

Joe will give a short talk on the history of butter making and its importance to the economy of Kerry along with a couple of sto ries from along the Butter Road. The book, with its 364 full col our pages and 315 images, maps and photos is described as “a search for the old days on a sixty-mile journey through 275 years of time” is widely available.

Pictured is Student Council PRO Aoibh Lennon

Listowel Celtic under 11 girls who played LB Rovers in a friendly at the weekend

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 families over the last three years on their es sential 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.

Cooking Meals with Essential Oils

This week the Listowel Food Fair takes place which is one of the longest and celebrated food festivals. Cooking, eating and drinking are such a natural part of our everyday lives so it will come as no surprise that essential oils are also useful in the kitchen.

Cooking with essential oils is a fun, simple way to enhance the flavor of food while providing you with all the internal health benefits each oil has to offer. How you use essential oils for cooking will depend on your own personal taste, what kind of food you are making, and which oil you are using.

For most Italian dishes, Basil, Rosemary, and Thyme are the perfect additions. They can either be added during the heating process on the stove, oven or slow pot cooker, or you can add them after. Because essential oils are so concentrated, you only need a drop or two!

In my kitchen Oregano is always used when cooking Spaghetti Bolognese or Lasagna using the toothpick method and Rosemary and Basil are always at hand when I’m cooking the Sunday roast. DóTerras Lemon essential oil is also lovely to add to any chicken dishes.

Adding Essential Oils to Your Beverages

Another way to internalize the benefits and taste of essential oils is through your beverages. For example, Lavender essential oil gives a refreshing flavor to lemonade, tea, or even warm milk.

For those of us trying to drink the required two liters of water every day and per haps find it challenging try adding a drop of Grapefruit, Wild Orange or Lemon essential oil for a revitalizing treat. Adding a drop of Lime or Peppermint to your favorite tipple is also very nice or simply add a few drops to a full cup of warm water, stir a few times, and enjoy!

I will be attending the Listowel Food Fair and will have a table on Sunday at the Craft Fair so should you wish to avail of any of dóTerras essential oils I will be delighted to support you.

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 Sup port, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy Assist 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 information 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 consultation or discuss using natural remedies for you and your fam ily I’d be delighted to support you on your journey with DóTerra’s essential oils.

Looking forward to meeting you on Sunday at Listowel Food Fair

Caroline X - Tel: 087 292 1292

PRESENTATION LISTOWEL’S SUCCESS IN DEBATING

The past week saw the return of the 2022/2023 Concern Schools’ Debate league with Presentation Listowel taking on Ballincollig Community School and emerging victorious.

Presentation Listowel sought off tough opposition from Ballincollig Community School in their first debate of the competition to ensure that the motion was defeated in what can only be described as a riveting debate. The Presentation girls valiantly opposed the motion “GMO foods are necessary in the fight to end world hunger”, impressively garnering all five available points from the debate. Both teams displayed powerful evidence to attest to both sides of the argu ment with excellent examples of refutation and rebuttals. But it was Pres Listowel who reigned supreme on the day and the motion was defeated by unanimous decision.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column

We are all feeling a chill in the air now and that’s probably acceptable this time of the year. So, you are probably turning up the heating more ,or putting on the extra layers of clothes to keep warm. This is also a time of year when our routines can change as the days are now shorter and the nights are longer.

So what kind of an impact does that have on your everyday life style?

You may be sitting down in front of the fire earlier in the evenings. You may not be as active as you previously were. You may find that you feel hungrier because the weather has got colder.

Sitting for longer…

Are you picking and nibbling mindlessly while watching TV ? Very often we can do most damage at this time rather than our mealtimes.

Tips Have something prepared like chopped fruit topped with flavoured yogurt. Have a low calorie bar or biscuit with the cup of tea. Take up hobby that will pass the night away.

Moving Less…

Now that the weather has got wetter, darker and colder it is less enticing to put your foot out side the door. We can always come up with a 1001 excuses but never a good enough reason

Tips Be active in the morning time instead of waiting until evening time. Make an arrangement to meet a friend to go for a walk, (less likely to cancel) Check out various online activities such as Dance, Keep fit etc (you can do this from the comfort of you own home)

Filling Foods…

It’s important also that we are eating the right kind of foods that will keep us warm on the inside too. Soup is great this time of the year as it’s hot, filling and biscuits don’t go well with it. It’s often referred to as the “Hug in a Mug”. Soup is ideal as a starter, a meal or as an inbetweener. There is no secret when it comes to making soup as anything goes. It’s a great way of using up all the vegetables you had bought with the best of intentions.

Tips You can always add in potatoes or pasta to thicken or add bulk to your soups. Try adding in some cooked chicken to make a filling meal of it. Batch cook soups, stews and casseroles in advance and freeze.

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LONG SHADOWS

By David Baldacci

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at her home in an exclusive, gated com munity in Florida from international bestselling author David Baldacci. Things are changing for Decker. He’s in crisis following the suicide of a close friend and receipt of a letter concerning a personal issue which could change his life forever. Together with the prospect of working with a new partner, Frederica White, Amos knows that this case will take all of his special skills to solve.

As darkness falls, evil comes to light . . . Judge Julia Cummins seemingly had no enemies, and there was no forced entry to her property. Close friends and neighbours in the com munity apparently heard nothing, and Cummins’ distraught ex-husband, Barry, and teenage son, Tyler, both have strong alibis. Decker must first find the answer to why the judge felt the need for a bodyguard, and the meaning behind the strange calling card left by the killer.

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KILFLYNN

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The next draw takes place for the Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” for November will take place at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Saturday 29th November. There are buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn Parkers Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Shop. 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!’ Thank you all for the great response and support. All funds will go to both current and future community projects. Your support is greatly appreciated.

CLOTHING DRIVE

St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains towels, bags, belts, and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty, or damaged clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn (Eircode V92 NW92) Started on Mon day 3rd October, last day for drop off is Sunday 6th November between the following hours 10.00a.m to 8.00p.m. 7 days a week. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 24th October at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,19,20 and 21.

There was no winner of the 3,700 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Kate Caffrey, Crotta, Kilflynn, Kenneth O Sullivan, Ahabeg west, Lixnaw and Sharon Quilter, Mountcoal, Listowel. The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub on Monday 31st October at 10.30p.m with a €3,800 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, Ab beydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute 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 continued support is greatly appreciated.

DANCING

Din St.Columbas Centre, Kilflynn, every Monday night at 9pm. Plenty of fun and exercise guaranteed. All Wel come.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

Hey guys, just to let you know we will be having a Halloween fancy dress party this Thursday 27th October All are welcome and if you know someone who would enjoy it then please tell them to come along.... We will be doing some dancing and giving little party bags with a few treats to celebrate

See you all Then Thursday 10 -11.30 am at St. Columbus centre Kilflynn.

The Kilflynn toddler group meets up every Thursday mornings in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn at 10.00-11.30 am

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

FASHION SHOW

The Kilflynn area Development C.L.G (St.Columbas Centre), is organizing a Fashion Show on Friday 2nd Decem ber 2022. If you wish to model on the night, please Contact Niamh on 086 314415 or Maureen on 087 9893847 A great night of fashion, fun and music to look forward to

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 contribution for each session with all funds raised being used for Crotta Field Development which provides playing facilities for all GAA teams from U5’s - Senior players within our fantastic community

GROUP HIIT CLASSES

In Columba’s Centre, Kilflynn. Four-week block 50 euro, 2 HIIT classes/week Wednesday 8.10p.m and Friday 8.00p.m Bring your own mat. To book your spot text/call Luke 0877055514

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN Friday 28st October at 10.00 a.m. and Saturday 29th October at 6.00 p.m. Donal Carmody, Gortclohy Michael & Mary Power, Kilgulbin.

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. Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church - To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan Kilflynn Eucharistic Adoration Monday (7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.)

MASSES FOR THE DEAD

On November Lists: (All Masses at 7.30 p.m.) Abbeydorney: 8th Nov (those who died during the year), 15th & 22nd Nov. Kilflynn: 9th Nov, 16th November. (Those who died during the year) 23rd November. Those who wish a family member/friend, who died outside the parish, to be included in the list at the Masses for those who died during the year are invited to contact the Parish Office with the names.

Photo from the presentation to the winners of the Captain and Lady Captain’s Scramble in Ballybunion Golf Club. In the photo is the Lady Captain, Georgina Keane with the first prize winning team of Lorraine Canty, Kevin Barry, Jimmy Bowler and Shane O’ Connor (absent)

Niall O Connell is presenting the cup to owner Sean Carr from Asdee after the victory of Our Ambition in the All Age Bitch Stake at Abbeydorney on Sunday. D.J.Histon is presenting a trophy to Grainne Murphy while holding the winner is trainer Liam O Callaghan. Photo Moss Joe Browne

CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS

Mass arrangements for the coming Weekend: at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford are as follows: Friday 28th Oc tober Mass at 10am. Saturday evening 29th October Vigil Mass at 7pm this mass will be offered for Michael (Mike Joe) Enright, Ahan agran and Sonny & Eileen O Connor, Reenturk Anniversary Masses. Sunday morning 30th October mass will be at 10.30am this mass will be offered for William & Eileen Keane, Main Street Anniversary Mass Masses at St Mary’s Church Asdee are as follows this Thursday morning October 27th Mass at 10am. Sunday Morning 30th Octo ber Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am this mass will be offered for Michael, Ellen, Maurice & Padraig Tydings,. 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. 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 Secretary is available on Friday’s between 9am - 1pm.

BEREAVEMENT

It has once again been a sad week in the Community and in par ticular, for the family of the late Margaret (Peggy) O’Sullivan R.I.P. late of Lenamore who passed from this life on September the 10th last in Los Angeles’s in California.U.S.A. Margaret or Peggy as she was more affectionately known was born in Leanamore in 1944 to late parents Tim and Margaret R.I.P. Peggy was a twin sister of the late Diarmuid (Darbeen), the family consisted of older sister Nora Wrynn Listowel, then Diarmuid O Sullivan RIP Lenamore and Peggy O Sullivan RIP Los Angeles, Maura Duffy RIP Murroe Co. Limerick and Helen O’Sullivan New York. Peggy is survived by Nora Wrynn Listowel, Helen O Sullivan New York and John Martin O Sul livan Lenamore, Ballylongford, nieces, nephews, family relatives and a wide circle of friends to whom we extend our very deepest sympathies at this sad time. Peggy attended Lenamore N.S. After finishing education in Ireland she immigrated to New York to join her sisters, but later moved further afield to Los Angeles California where she remained until her sad passing. Peggy’s ashes were received into St. Michael the Archangel Church Ballylongford on Monday morning last where her requiem mass was held at 11am followed by the committal of her ashes afterwards in Lislaughtin Abbey. Ar dheis dea go raibh a h-Ainmi dilis. May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

G.A.A. SCENE

Club Lotto Results: The Weekly Lotto draw was held at the O’Rahilly G.A.A. Grounds on Saturday 22nd October last and the following are the results: JACKPOT €2,950. Numbers Drawn: 5, 7, 8, 13. There was No Winner. The Five Lucky Dips Winners were €20: James O’Connor Tullahinell, €20: Michael Lynch, Online. €20: Michael McEllistrem, Lislaughtin, €20: Sheena Collins, Quay Street, and the 3 x Free Tickets: Peter Stack Rusheen. The next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 29th October with a JACKPOT of €3,000. Tickets can be purchased from our local ticket sellers, Heaphy’s Centra

and Online by clicking on the link https://play.clubforce.com/ play_newa.asp?ll_id=2338#Anchor . Thanks for your continued support!!

NORTH KERRY FOOTBALL

The Bernard O’Callaghan Memorial Championship in Association with McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion. Eamon O’Donoghue Memorial Cup has been up and running for the last two weeks and on Saturday last 22nd October Ballylongford were defeated by current Champions Castleisland Desmonds who are bidding for a three in a row at the local field. While our seniors were defeated quite heavily on the scoreboard they worked and played well as a unit showing wonderful passages of football at times and that is very hearting despite what the score line may suggest. So as the players now sadly end their season in Senior Football they should not take this recent defeat badly, but instead take solace from it and try and improve in areas of their game that need to be ad dressed, and look forward to new horizons in the coming year of 2023. The effort and hard work of the team officials must not be overlooked also, and great credit is extended to Mossie O’Connor, Sean Sheehy, Kevin Mangan and Michael Higgins in their first year in charge for their efforts and hard work over the year. Desmonds on the other hand must be admired and are now in strong con tention to once again regain their title and in their bid for three in a row. Our neighbours St Mary’s Asdee also put in a splendid performance on Sunday last as they ran Finuge to a single point at Walsh Park Asdee. The draw for the Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship Quarter Finals sponsored by Mcmunn’s Ballybunion was made on Sunday 23rd October last in Coolard Club Rooms and the following are the pairings Desmonds v Finuge, Tarbert v Duagh, Emmets v Knocknagoshel and Beale v Brosna these games will be played on or before 13th November.

BRIDGE

Bridge, the very popular card game played by millions all over the world and any aspiring players wishing to learn how to play the game, can now do so. Bridge Lessons for beginners, if you would like to learn how to play this very popular card game please ring or text this mobile number 087 4631469 for further information.

TARBERT POST OFFICE

Note in from Michelle Woods at Tarbert Post Office Tarbert Post Office to say: Going on holidays this year, the post office stock sterling, American- Australian and Canadian dollars & Zlotty. We also provide a currency card to manage travel money securely. Banking at the post office- AIB & Bank of Ireland customers can lodge & withdraw cash at the post office. Ulster Bank customers can lodge cash.

LISTOWEL BAZAAR GROUP

Note in from Billy Moloney of the Listowel Bazaar Group to sadly inform us that there will be no parish Bazaar in Listowel this Christ mas as a safety precaution due to the continuation of the Covid 19 epidemic, this is in response to the huge amount of people that had been making inquiries about the Annual event. But the Good News is that the organizing group are already planning and get ting things in train for a bigger and better Bazaar in 2023 please God.

BALLYDUFF

LOTTO DRAW

The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Bal lyduff Community Games Committee Lotto Draw for Tuesday October 18th are as fol lows: The numbers drawn were 3, 18 and 21 and the Bonus number was 3. There was no winner of the €16,600 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 consolation prize winners were Jack Har rington, Addergown; Gerard Leen, Ballin brannig; Theresa Lawlor, Ballyheigue. 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.

GAA NEWS

Hurling Awards: Congratulations are in order for a number of members who were honoured during the past week. Firstly to Mikey Boyle, Pádraig Boyle and Eoin Ross who were chosen on the Joe McDonagh Team of the Year and received their awards at a Gala Function in Croke Park on Fri day night last. Further Congratulations to Mikey & Pádraig who along with Kyle O’Connor were named on the Garvey’s Supervalu Kerry Hurling All Stars team for 2022. To crown off a good week Liam Ross, who was nominated for the posi tion of County Hurling Officer, and was the only nominee for the position and will be installed at the Kerry County Board Annual Convention next month. We wish Liam well in his new position.

U21 Hurling: On the playing fields at the weekend our u21 hurlers, although short a number of players through injury, acquit ted themselves well and had a good win over Lixnaw. Ballyduff started brightly but the concessions of four goals in the second quarter left them trailing 4 – 7 to 1 – 11 at the break. In the second half they played some brilliant hurling and goals from “Man of the Match”, Anthony Kavanagh put them ahead. Lixnaw rallied but frees from sharpshooter Aodhain Curley tied the scores in a welter of excitement. Extra time was played and Ballyduff were quickly into their stride and a goal from substitute Seán Lucid sent us on our way and we ran out winners on a score line of Bally duff 4 - 27 (39pts) Lixnaw 5 – 17 (32pts). Ballyduff now meet either Abbeydorney or Ballyheigue in the final in a couple of weeks’ time.

CHURCH NEWS

Buds Ballyduff: would appreciate any do nations for their Christmas Food Parcels for families and people living alone. Just drop items at Reception. Even a little can make a difference to someone’s Christmas.

Confirmation: will take place in SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff on Wednesday May 3rd 2023 at 3.30pm.

Jubilee Celebration: Four Sisters of Mercy, originally from Ballyduff, celebrated Jubi lees in Auburn, California on September 17th 2022. These sisters were celebrat ing 240 combined years of profession. They are Sr. Maureen Costello & Sr. Grace O’Flaherty each celebrating 70 years; Sr. Shelia Browne & Sr. Clare Marie Dalton

each celebrating 50 years. Congratulations to all four on such a great achievement.

CUMANN NA BUNSCOIL

Congratulations to Sliabh a’Mhadra Na tional School football team who won the North Kerry 4/5 Teacher Cumann na Bunscoil competition recently. In the first round they finished top of their group and next up they defeated Knockanure in the semi-final. In the final played in Ballyduff, Coolard provided the opposition, and in a closely fought contest Sliabh a’Mhadra came out on top and were crowned North Kerry Champions. They were defeated in the County quarter-final by Scartaglin.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

Munster cross country: Well done to the St Brendan’s AC juveniles who competed in the Munster even-age cross country cham pionships in Riverstick, Cork on Sunday. A great day for cross country on a testing ter rain saw Éinín, Corey, Cody, Muireann and Aaron all finished their races in great style.

Committee: Following the first meeting of the 2022-2023 committee of the club, the following positions have been confirmed: President: Patrick O Riordan

Chairman: David Kissane

Secretary: Moira Horgan

Competition Secretary: Irene Butler Treasurer: Irene Butler Registrar: Tricia Fletcher Child Protection Officer: Marie-Louise Sheehy

Designated Liaison Person: Sheena Doyle Safety Officer: John Lane PRO’s: Moira Horgan & David Kissane Committee: Sineád O’Connor, Jill Kenny, William Brick (Co Board Delegate), James O’Dowd, Kenneth Leen (Co Board Delegate)

Training: Training for juveniles continues on Wednesdays from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the ARC with the U12 and over in action from 7.00pm. Training for adults contin ues in the ARC from 7.00pm-8.00pm on Wednesdays and on Mondays at 7.00pm from O’Donnell’s in Tralee.

Dublin Marathon: Best of luck to the club’s runners who take on the Dublin Marathon on this coming Sunday. Margaret Carlin, Kirsti Nowak, Cathy Flynn, Moises Olade, James O’Dowd, Denis Foley and David Kissane will carry the club’s colours for the 26 miles 385 yards.

Plans: Plans for the annual awards night and the Tom Kelly 8K are now being for mulated and details and dates will be released shortly.

Info: More information on St Brendan’s AC can be had on 087 7985557 or stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com

A THOUGHT

The grass may be greener on the other side, but it is just as hard to cut.

Photo taken in Ballyduff Sportsfield recently when Sliabh a’Mhadra N.S. won the North Kerry Cumann na Bunscoil 4/5 teacher football competition by defeating Coolard N.S. in a closely fought contest

BALLYBUNION

JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE SHOW

Cash Returns is an award winning 9 piece Johnny Cash & June Carter show who bring the authentic sound of Ameri can Country Music’s most iconic couple back to the live stage while being applauded by Cash’s very own drummer WS ‘Fluke’ Holland, on his Tennessee based radio show saying; “If anyone hears JP Mac they will know why he is an award winning Johnny cash act - I would like to see

This guy plays in person”. The smash hit show starring JP Mac as the Man In Black and Karen Martin as the sassy June Carter continues to wow audiences nationwide and beyond, and bring them back with them into the mess halls of Folsom Prison to under the stage lights of the Grand Ole Opry by recreating that special one off sound that is still loved today by music fans worldwide. Stomp your feet and sing along to, ‘A Boy Named Sue’, ‘Jackson’, ‘Orange Blossom Special’, ‘Hurt’, and ‘Ring of Fire’ among many more when you come to hear the very best tribute around to Johnny & June. - Don’t miss it this Friday 28th October Book your tickets now at www.tintean.ie

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET

Thank you to everyone for making our very first Halloween Market so fang-tastic and spooktacular!! It was a great day in Ballybunion, All our stallholders were so happy and grateful for all your support You are supporting small businesses, local businesses and making us all very proud of what we make, grow and supply. Hope you all have a boo-tiful Halloween and save the date for the Christmas Market on Saturday November 26th from 12.30pm-4pm in Ballybunion Community Centre

TEENAGE ALCOHOL-FREE DISCO

Is been held this Saturday 29th October in Ballybunion Community Centre. Live DJ with DJ Figgy. Disco from 9pm11pm, Mineral bar on the night. Entry is €7. Parents are requested to drop off and pick up on TIME! Phone Mag on 086 375 0037 for more information

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The next Tea Dance will be held this Sunday 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 Matt Dil lon. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities.

SWIM IN PINK FOR BREAST CANCER

The fundraising swim this year to swim in pink for Breast Cancer is scheduled to take place this Monday 31st October on the ladies beach at 11am. All proceeds of the Swim in pink will go to the National Breast Cancer Research Insti tute. You can register on the day and cost €20 per person.

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 €7 per meal.

FAIRY DOOR COMPETITION

€50 Euro voucher PRIZE for our Halloween Fairy doors hunt. Thanks to Dominic Butler of Ballybunion Merchandise. Ballybunion Fairy doors hunt is a 100% FREE event held once a month. The only single entry issue is that all chil dren must be accompanied by a parent at all times.

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 phone 066 9766 374

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 begin ners aged 5yrs+, teens and adults and on Friday evenings for beginner teens and adults. Great for confidence, balance, co-ordination, fitness, self-defense, self-discipline and its fun. Beginners are always welcome - if interested please contact Michael on 087 9245637

ADULTS TAEKWON-DO

Adults Taekwon-do classes will be held in Ballybunion Community Centre on Fridays from 7.10pm-8.30pm. Phone or text Mike 0879245637

AUTUMN WELLBEING RETREAT KERRY

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, Photocopy ing, 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 organ ized by UCD Dublin’s Agricultural Science Society. Any donation is welcome to try to help her hit her target, little or large which 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

CHILDREN’S

BRIDGE

VISIT

BALLYBUNION

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, Saturday 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 087 057 3384. Book early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds go to Tír Na Nóg Childcare.

BALLYBUNION CCÉ

A reminder that music classes are every Friday in St Joseph Sec School. Registration is also available €6 per child, family membership €20. For more information on classes/times/ registration and hire of instruments Contact Betty 087 9662902. John Fennel Set Dancing Ltd will be doing lessons each Saturday in St Joseph’s Secondary School Hall. Enquires contact John 087 9941466 or Deirdre 086 8429548.

Ballybunion active retirement group are resuming weekly meetings in the old convent, Doon road every Wednesday 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.

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

BRIGHT SPARKS MONTESSORI

Are currently recruiting relief staff for both Asdee and Ballybunion Montessori. Minimum qualification level 5 in early childhood care and education are required. Please send CV’S to marieenright@yahoo.ie or phone Marie on 087 329 0908.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Community Employment offers work experience, training courses, welfare payments plus top-up, and an oppor tunity to contribute to your community. Current part-time positions (19.5 hrs. /wk.) Community Employment in Ballybunion include: Environmental maintenance in Ballyduff, Tourist Office Attendant; Leisure Centre Reception ist; Leisure Centre Cleaner; Environmental Worker; Office Administrator; Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

BALLYBUNION NOTES

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TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

BEREAVEMENT

The death took place of Erskine O’Connor, Shanakill, Tralee on Monday 10 October. Requiem Mass took place on Friday 14 October in Our Lady and St Brendan’ Church, Tralee fol lowed by burial in New Rath Cemetery. Sympathy of the community is extended to his aunts, Ann O’Connor, Wood view, Tarbert and Teresa O’Connor, Glin

CREDIT UNION

The new opening hours for Cois Sionna Desmond Credit Union in Tarbert from Friday 21 October are from 10am to 2pm only.

RAMBLING HOUSE

Fógra from Kitty to say that the Rambling House continues in the Community Centre, Tarbert on Saturday 29 October from 8.30pm to 11.00pm with a cupán tae at intermission. A wide variety of singers, musicians from North Kerry and West Limerick will provide entertainment.

CONCERT

A Fund- raising Variety Concert in aid of St John of God (Kerry Services) will take place in the Listowel Arms Hotel on Sunday 30 October from 7pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are available from Kitty McElligott and Danny Finucane or you can purchase at the door on the night. Your support would be appreciated for this worthy cause.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The revised schedule for Kerry County Council Mobile Li brary service is as follows; The Square, Tarbert on Wednes day 2 November and fortnightly thereafter from 12.30 to 1.00pm, Ballylongford Car Park from 2pm to 2.30pm, Asdee from 2.45pm to 3.30pm. Librarian Iris retires after 40 years of service and on behalf of the book reading com munity, we wish her many years of health and happiness in her retirement. Go maire sí go sonasach folláin as seo amach.

NIGHT WITH A DIFFERENCE

If you wish to enjoy a night out with a difference, come to Carmody’s, Tarbert on Friday 4 November at 8pm. Nuala will host a Poets, Singers, Rhymers and Reciters night and everybody will be welcome to take part. Sonia Elston, Ard fert, Kerry’s answer to Pam Ayres will be the special guest doing her own monologues and funny stories.

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

Fógra from Councillor Mike Kennelly to state that N67 pavement overlay works will be starting from the Car Ferry terminal and going towards Tarbert. He also advises that two sections of footpath will be completed next year at Doonard Crescent.

‘TARBERT’S SAD DEMISE’

The recent Kerryman front page headline on ‘Tarbert’s sad Demise’ was the big talking point locally over the past cou ple of weeks. To paraphrase Mark Twain the rumours of our demise are very much exaggerated. Mike Carrig, Tieraclea articulated very well in his letter of 10 October how Tarbert is very much alive with various active social, cultural and recreational groups in the parish. The closure of the Gala Shop / Filling Station was indeed a blow to the community as indeed is the loss of any business in a small rural com munity. This has been the trend in recent years with rising energy, insurance, rates, operating costs and declining footfall. Central and local government need to help small business enterprises more as these are the lifeblood of a community. At local level it is up to us where possible to support our own local business outlets, we either use them or lose them!

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

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

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

IRREMORE CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 30th October at 11.00am for Bridie Mc Carthy, Finuge.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 30th October at 9.30am.

PARISH OFFICE:The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Wednes days. Tel. no. (066) 7132111.

the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in the Stack’s Londis Shop. Thanks for your continued support.

HURLING CLUB LOTTO DRAW: Jackpot €9,150. Numbers drawn were: 1, 7, 14, 30. No jackpot winner. €20 win ners: Seamus Griffin, Listowel; Eabha & Kyle Hussey, Dysert; Rodger Hussey, Kiltomey. Next draw

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

THE MARIAN HALL

There was no winner of last Thursday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 14, 19, 25, 26. Last Thursday night’s winners were: €100 Josie O’Connor, Carrig. €50 Nuala Ahern, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. €20 each: Kathleen McDonnell, Stoker’s Grove, Listowel. Aidan & Deirdre O’Sullivan, Newcastlewest. Teresa Collins, Lis saniskea. John J. Murphy, Abbeyfeale. Christopher O’Sullivan, Ballyhahill. Free

Tickets: Ita O’Connell, Glenalappa, Moyvane. Ellen Slemon, Feale Drive, Listowel. Dolores Sugrue, O’Connell’s, Listowel. Gabrielle Browne, Nano Nagle School, Listowel. Liam Corridan, Murhur, 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.

CHIROPODIST

Will be in the Marian Hall this Friday, October 28 at 10.ooam. Contact Noreen for appointment. 068 49238.

THE FESTIVAL IS JUST DAYS AWAY

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. Door prizes on the night also! Saturday, October 29, a night not to be missed, starring CLIONA HAGAN. This is primarily a seated concert, with some standing room and, best of all, a dance floor for those who would like to hit the floor to Cliona’s music. Doors open 8.00pm, Cliona on stage from 9.00pm followed by DJ at 11.00pm. Note that this is strictly an over 18’s event. Valid ID is required. Sunday, October 30: 12 noon Vintage Show. 1.00pm Dog Show. 2.00pm Kiddie’s Tractor Run. 3.00pm Trail of Horror (under 10’s) Prizes for the best cos tume & face painting. 5.00pm Trail of Horror (10+) Prizes for Best Costume. 7.30pm Bonfire Monday, October 31 is hunt day. North Kerry Harriers will start their hunt in the village at midday. 1.00pm Sam Maguire will visit along with our successful Minor County Winners. The weekend will finish on a high with the Monster Raffle draw. Top prizes include a specially commissioned painting by celebrated local artist, Tony O’Connor; 2-night stay, including breakfast and one evening meal at The Connaught Hotel, Galway; 1-night stay, including breakfast at The Woodlands House Hotel, Adare. Tickets are on sale from Moyvane Devel

MOYVANE YOUTH CLUB

Will hold a Church gate collection before Masses in Moyvane and Knockanure on Saturday & Sunday, October 29 & 30. These funds are vital for the running of the club and any donation would be greatly appreciated. The organisers are doing a great job with the young people, the club is well supervised and has a huge membership. Last Friday evening they went bowling in Tralee and this Friday evening they have a disco. These young people are your children and deserve your support.

MOYVANE BADMINTON AGM

Was held Wednesday, October 19. After 21 years as club secretary, Eileen Roche is stepping away and taking up a new role with the County Board. The club would like to thank Eileen for all her hard work over the years and wish her the best of luck in her new role.

BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP

Can all members please pay the 2022/2023 season membership fee. New mem bers are always welcome. An opening season tournament for all paid up mem bers will be held on Wednesday, November 09.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE: Thursday, October 27, 10.00am, Anniversary Mass for Jim Moody. Saturday, October 29 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Michael Dore and his daugh ter, Breda Dore.

Sunday, October 30 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Paddy & Maureen Fitzmau rice, Gurtdromosillihy.

Monday, October 31 There will be a Vigil Mass at 7.30pm for All Saints Day (Tues day, November 01) which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Tuesday, November 01, All Saints Day, Mass at 11.00am

KNOCKANURE: Friday, October 28 Mass at 10.00am Private Intention. Sunday, October 30 9.30am Anniversary Mass for John Gerard McMahon, Car rueragh.

Tuesday, November 01, All Saint’s Day, Mass at 9.30am.

Mass Times: Monday 24th October at 7.30pm for Mary Horgan, Ballyhorgan, (Month’s Mind Mass). Wednesday 26th October at 10.00am for Jason Hussey, Kiltomey. Friday 28th October at 7.30pm for Brendan & John Cronin, Liscullane. Saturday 29th October at 7.30pm for Mary & Jud McElligott, Ballinageragh; Bridget & Sonny McCarthy, Liscullane; Patrick Joe O’Shea, Cloghers Drive & Bal linagare.

LIXNAW GAA

THE BUCKET DRAW: Congratulations to Noreen McMahon, Ballinagare, on winning €122 in the Split

take

in April

ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB

Monday 17/10/2022, Jackpot €6,300. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were:

Lucky Dip €30 winners: Johnny Horgan, Ballyhorgan: Mary Barry, Muckenaugh. Lucky Dip €20 winners: John Fitzmaurice, Kilshinane; Sheila Moloney & Kathleen McDonnell, Listowel. Tickets €2 each or

for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €6,400. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any

Officer. Thank

for your continued

include items in the Lixnaw notes, please email lixnawnotes@gmail.com by 10pm on Sunday evening.

opment Association committee members, Holly’s Gala, and Kennelly’s Hardware.

Members of the Students Council in Presentation

Primary decorating the school entrance for Halloween

Young Ballyduff coursing supporters at Abbeydorney were Scott Sheehan, Cillian Mulcahy with Ben and Adam Lynch. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Photo from the presentation to the winners of the Captain and Lady Captain’s Scramble in Ballybunion Golf Club. In the photo is the Lady Captain, Georgina Keane with the second prize winning team of Georgina Keane, President, Noel Morkan, Olga Kiely and Captain Michael McCarthy (absent), and Competitions Committee member, Tommy Healy

Jack O Sullivan from Lisselton is presenting the Scollard Memorial Cup to Liz Moynihan after One Eleven won the one course duffer at Abbeydorney. His mother Elma is presenting a trophy to Brendan Moynihan. Also: D J Histon, Gene O Sullivan along with trainer John Moynihan & his assistant Mick O Neill. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Lily & JJ Mahoney celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Swanky Bar, Tarbert on Saturday night

Sonny Galvin from Ballincloger, Lixnaw was keeping a close eye last weekend on proceedings at Abbeydorney Coursing from the comfort of his car. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Photo from a recent presentation at Bal lybunion Golf Club. The Girl’s Junior Captain, Lauren Donovan, is being presented with her Golf Ireland Girls Junior Medal by the Lady Captain, Geor gina Keane. She won the medal with great scores in July and August which qualify her as one of 60 girls to compete in the National Girls Junior Medal Final at Woodbrook Golf Club, Friday the 4th of November. We wish Lauren all the best

We are delighted to announce that 1st Year students in Presentation Listowel have been accepted into the Amazon Web Services GetIT Program for the 2022-23 academic year. 1st year students will work with Amazon technology ambassadors throughout the year to design and create an app, which will then be considered for the National Final, held in Amazon Headquarters Dublin in April. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore possible future careers in the tech Industry and we are delighted to be working with Amazon, said science teacher Ms Jessica Keane

LISTOWEL EMMETS GAA

Annual Club Draw- Time is running out, get your ticket today ! Our Annual draw will take place again for 2022/23, with €8,500 worth of Prizes, each month. An annual ticket costs €60 for 12 monthly draws which equates to , €5 per month, tickets can be purchased from a committee mem ber or now available quickly online and easily through our website https:// listowelemmetsgaa.com .This is our main club fundraiser and what keeps our club going we would really appreciate your support with the draw. For fur ther information please contact Brenda Pierse 0876763386 or Deirdre Healy 0876715295. Closing date for Entries is Monday 31st October.

Results & Fixtures

Tommy Madden U13 North Kerry Championship Final Emmets 2-05 v Finuge 3-09, hard luck to our u13 team who were missing some regulars went down to a strong determined Finuge side, we congratulate them and congratula tions to all in Ballydonoghue club on a great day in Coolard. This brings an end to the u13 season well done to all involved an enjoyable year.

North Kerry Senior Championship – Round 1 Emmets 2-09 St. Senan’s 1-10

Fixtures

North Kerry Senior Championship - Quarter Finals Saturday 28th October @ 3pm

Listowel Emmets v Knocknagoshel Venue: Moyvane

North Kerry Minor Championship - Division 1 Semi Final Monday 31st October @ 2pm

Moyvane V Listowel Emmets Venue: Tarbert

McElligott Oils Asdee U15 North Kerry Championship Final Saturday 5th November @ 12noon

Listowel Emmets v Ballyduff Venue: TBC

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 24/10/22 - Numbers Drawn 11- 15-25-31

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 John/Phil Sugrue, Cahirciveen €20 Carmel Griffin, Charles Street

€20 John Maguire, Clieveragh

€20 Kevin O’Connor - On Line

€20 Linda Scully c/o Shebeen

Next Draw 31/10/22 at Christys - Jackpot €5,200

We have a busy weekend of fixtures coming up over the bank holiday week end. Best of luck to all teams in action this weekend, from under 12’s to our senior teams. Keep an eye on Listowel Celtic’s face book page for fixtures and results for all teams.

Thanks to all who support the Listowel Celtic Lotto each week. All money raised from this goes towards the running of the club.

BALLYBUNION GOLF

Men’s

Captain’s

Scramble

1st 58.8 - Kevin Barry, Lorraine Canty, Shane O Connor & Jimmy Bowler

2nd 59.1 - Georgina Keane, Michael J McCarthy, Olga Kiely & Noel Morkan

3rd 59.3-Patrick J O Sullivan, Kevin McCarthy, Michael D Farrell & Ann O Riordan

Ladies 18 Holes Stableford

1st Catriona Corrigan (15) 35 pts

2nd Josephine Larkin (14) 32 pts

3rd Anne Marie Healy (23) 31pts

Fixtures: Tuesday 1st November - Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Men’s Competition – Sponsored by Michael P Murphy – Thursday 20th October 2022 – Cashen Course

1st. Donal Liston (7)      43pts

2nd Rory Flannery (24)               42pts. B9-23.

3rd Dan Sheehan (14)                     42pts. B9-19, B3-8.

Gross Frank Dore                     28pts.

4th Michael Jones (23)               42pts. B9-19.  B3-5.

5th Jerry O’Connor  (25)         40pts. B9-22.

6th Noel Fennell (30)                           40pts. B9-19

7th Brendan Brosnan (25)         39pts. B9-19.

V.  John Kinsella (13)      36pts. B9-21.

SV. John Quirke  (14)             36pts. B9-17.

SSV.  Sean Walsh (22)                 36pts. B9-16.

Fixtures: Thursday 27th October - Senior Men’s Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition - Fixtures: Friday 28th October 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for 21st October 2022, were as follows; 5, 10, 11, 24. The Jackpot was €7,500 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips; Kathleen Breen - Online.

John O’ Carroll - Online.

Jimmy O’ Sullivan - Charles Street. Pat Keane.

Pat Griffin - Coolkeragh. The following won three free tickets: Marian Cahill - Online.

Joanne Riordan - Lisselton.

Jim Finnerty - Glouria. Next Jackpot will be €7,600 and it will take place Friday 28th October 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Fixtures: North Kerry Minor championship Division Semi-Final Northern Gaels play Knockanure/Brosna on Bank holiday Mon Oct 31st in Knockanure @ 2pm.

Tommy Madden Memorial Final: The Tommy Madden Memorial took place on Sunday 23rd of October 2022 in Denis Dowling Park Coolard @ 12 noon. The two teams that made it to the final were Listowel Emmets and Finuge. It was such an exciting match but in the end Finuge came out on top. It is the first time a team from Finuge has won the U13 Tommy Madden Memorial. The man of the match on the day was from Finuge Daithi laide and the runner up man of the match was Ajay Barrett from Listowel both were presented their awards by Ballydonoghues All Ireland Champion Jason Foley and the Madden Family. There was a great crowd in at tendance and a great day was had by all. Another amazing bonus from the day is all proceeds taken at the gate on Sunday will be given to Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin a great charity and cause. Well done to everyone involved.

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €3,400 jackpot Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 10, 19 Lucky dips:

1. Bridget O Connor, Inchamore

2. Bj O Connor, Clarr

3. Breda Buckley, Leitrim Middle

4. Bridget Donegan, Online

5. Elaine Foley, Online

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 €3,600 and will be held in Enrights Bar Sunday the 30th of October at 8:30 As always thank you for your continued support. #UpThe Boro

FINUGE GAA

SENIOR: North Kerry Championship round one against Asdee was played last Sunday the 23rd away in Asdee. A tight affair throughout saw Finuge lead ing at halftime on the score line Finuge 1-06 to Asdee’s 0-05. Our lads held a 3-point lead going into the closing minutes but Asdee threw everything they could at us and had Finuge holding on for the slimmest of victories at the end. Final score read Finuge 1-08 to Asdee’s 0-10. The quarterfinal draw was made later Sunday evening in Coolard and Finuge came out of the hat again Castleis land - a tough encounter indeed!

U13: Last Sunday the big day finally arrived as our U13s lined out for the NK Championship final and the chance to lift the Tommy Madden Cup! Played in perfect conditions, our boys got off to a really bright start and were 6 points to no score up after about 15 minutes. Listowel came storming back with an excellent goal. Our boys responded with a goal of their own and a point with Listowel adding two to make it at halftime Finuge 1-07 to Listowel’s 1-02. The second half got off to the perfect start for Finuge with an early goal and really from here onwards, controlled the game. Listowel battled right to the very end and had a number of goal chances that our backs bravely defended. When ref Mike Hennessy blew for fulltime our lads were very deserving winners on the score line Finuge 3-09 to Listowel’s 2-05. Daithí Laide was captain and ac cepted the trophy on behalf of the team, along with collecting the man of the match award. It was back to the clubrooms for food and treats and plenty of celebrations. This brings the curtain down on the U13 action for this year and what a year this team has had! They won the county league division 4, North Kerry league division 1, U14 Super Touch division 2 and now the U13 North Kerry Championship. A well-deserved rest is now on the cards for players and

management after a long and fruitful year - well done to everyone involved!

SAM MAGUIRE: Our old friend is back in the parish again with a special ‘Night With Sam’ this Saturday night the 29th at McCarthys Bar Finuge. Our own Jimmy Galvin and Christy Killeen along with friends Colm Whelan, Brendan Griffin, Jason McGahon, Mike Finnerty and John Rice will all join in the fun. A raffle with some really nice spot prizes will be on offer too. Food will be avail able with DJ Tony spinning the disks to keep us all entertained! Come along, meet Sam and join in the fun for what’s sure to be a great night!!

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,200

Numbers drawn 1, 7, 19, 23

€50 Jeremiah Murphy

€30 Michael Sheehy Tournafulla

€20 Kevin O Connor c/o Jim’s

€20 Brian Long Lyre

€20 Dan Stack Moyvane

Sellers prize Edward Stack

Match 3 draw entrants

Jack Galvin Gortaclahane

Helena Dowling Mountcoal Seamus Horgan Kilmorna.

Next weeks jackpot €10,300

With draw in O Briens Tue night

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 18th

Jackpot was €6,200 - Numbers Drawn: 3, 9, 22, 29

No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Aoife, Chloe and Shauna c/o Con Lynch

2. Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure

3. Patsy Lane, Beenanaspug

4. Noel O Shea, Newcastlewest

5. Mary O Sullivan, c/o Kevins

Next draw will be on next Tuesday 25th in the clubhouse and Jackpot will be €6,300

All are welcome!

TARBERT GAA

Monthly €500 Draw: Don’t forget to purchase your ticket and be in the draw for a GUARANTEED Prize of €500. Yes, €500 will be won!! Tickets are available online tarbertgaa.ie . Tickets are also available from all committee members and on sale at the post office.

North Kerry Minor Football Championship Division 1 Best of luck to our Minors who take on Ballyduff in the North Kerry Champion ship next Monday 31st October at 2pm in Ballybunion.

County Junior Championship Semi Final Best of luck to our Senior team who play Cordal in the County Junior Champi onship semi-final next Saturday 29th October at 2pm in Duagh.

NORTH KERRY GAA

Minor Championship

Sponsored by O Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies Duagh Division 1 - Finish on the day - Monday 31st October @ 2pm

Moyvane V Listowel Emmets Venue: Shannon Park Tarbert Ballyduff V Tarbert Venue: Stack Park Beale

Division 2 - Finish on the day - Monday 31st October @ 2pm

Duagh V St Senans Venue: Clounmacon Knock/Brosna V Northern Gaels Venue: Knockanure

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion Quarter Finals - Extra Time

Saturday 28th October @ 3pm

Listowel Emmets v Knocknagoshel Venue: Con Brosnn Patk Moyvane

Saturday 5th November @ 2:30pm

Duagh v Tarbert Venue: O ‘ Rahilly Park Ballylongford

Sunday 6th November @ 1pm

Castleisland Desmonds v Finuge Venue: Duagh

Sunday 6th November @ 2:30pm

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Finish On The Day & Neutral Venue Quarter Finals

Castleisland Desmonds v St Senans B – Sunday 30th October @ 12 noon Venue: Knocknagoshel

TimmyTommy Madden u13 championship Final

As usual Coolard was the venue for this much anticipated final between Finuge and Listowel. The weather was excellent, the playing surface likewise which meant the massive attendance were treated to a very good game of football. Finuge got off to be better start when captain Daithi Laide put over a free Jamie Breen added another excellent point from play moment’s later. Finuge continued to dominate the early exchanges and pressure on the Listowel de fence resulted in two frees both put over by centre forward Joseph McElligott.

Further pressure on Listowel meant Finuge with two further points from Daithi Laide and a brilliant point by Matthew OFlaherty had Finuge leading 6 points to no score. Listowel though by the 10th minute were beginning to get a grip on the game. The Finuge keeper Finn Daughton pulled off a good save and when it broke back out it was cleared to safety but Listowel recovered pos session and centre forward Ajay Barrett burst through the Finuge defence and sent an unstoppable shot into the top left hand corner of the Finuge net. oseph McElligott responded soon after with another top class point for Finuge . Listowel kept in touch when Ajay Barrett put over from a free. Listowel were now playing much better and the Finuge back line were called into action on a few occasions when their goal was threatened. Finuge having weathered a Listowel storm struck for a goal by corner forward Eoin Commane who latched onto a ball sent in by Joseph McElligott. Timmy Kennelly replied with a point for Listowel leaving the half time score Finuge 1. 07 Listowel Emmets 1.02

On the restart Finuge captain Daithi Laide hit the back of the Listowel net in side the first minute. Minutes later Timmy Kennelly replied with a point for Listowel from a free. Listowel keeper Ciaran Moriarty pulled off a great double save to deny Finuge another certain goal. In fact Listowel keeper Conor Mori arty also produced a few other great saves during the game to keep his team in contention. Mason Sheehy Elston put over for Listowel on the 7th minute of the second half . Unfortunately for Listowel the Finuge corner forward Cody Walsh hit them for a goal and a point inside of a minute to rock them back on their heels but the Listowel boys refused to surrender and continuous pressure resulted in a penalty which centre forward Ajay Barrett expertly converted. Jamie Breen replied with a Finuge point. Mikey Henigan put over a point for Listowel in the final moments but it was to be Finuges day when they captured the Tommy Madden u13 championship title for the first time after losing out to Ballyduff in last year’s final. Finuge were that little bit stronger throughout and were deserving winner’s over a gallant, determined Listowel Emmets team.

After the game presentations were made by members of the Madden Family to the referee Mike Hennessey Ballyduff. Well done to him and his full team of officials. Further presentations were made to the management of both sides. Man of the match for the Listowel side was Ajay Barrett with Finuges Daithi Laide their man of the match.

Kitty and Paddy Madden presented the Tommy Madden perpetual shield to Finuge captain Daithi Laide who accepted on behalf of the team and had that coveted shield to go with his man of the match trophy on his return home.

As the programme today stated the real winner was Our Lady’s Children Hos pital in Crumlin who are the real winner’s since it’s inception in 2004. All pro ceeds go to Crumlin Hospital Supporters of both sides were treated to beautiful food also on the day. Numerous photos of previous winning team’s adorned the entrance into the pitch.

Jason Foley presented the man of the match award to Finuge’s Daithi Laide on what was a very special occasion for everyone involved.

Ribbands were also given out to supporters on the day marking mental wellbeing and that’s just a reminder to all of us that our mental health is a very important part of life as is our physical health . Thanks to Ballydonoghue GAA and the Madden Family for again hosting a fantastic occasion. Without doubt as today proved again There is no better under age Final in the Country never mind the County. A credit to all and a privilege to be part of it again. Well done Finuge. Hard Luck Listowel Emmets.

Final score: Finuge 3.09 -v- Listowel 2.05.

North Kerry Championship R1

Listowel Emmets 2.09 -v- St Senans 1.10

Eddie Barrett officiating the game hosted by Listowel Emmets on a dry Au tumn afternoon Listowel Emmets and St Senans took to the field to seal a place in the next round of the Bernard O Callaghan Senior Football Champi onship 2022. Both teams initiating a face pace game with Daragh Carey and Micheal Kennedy for Listowel Emmets controlling play, while Jeaic McKenna, Conor Kennelly and Alan Kennelly held the fort for St Senans in the first 10

minutes of play. The first score of the game was to come from Sean Keane (L. Emmets) with a point from play, swiftly followed by Paudie Quille for St Sen ans, Bryan Sweeney scoring another from play for Listowel Emmets, left the sides at fifteen minutes in Listowel Emmets 0.02 St Senans 0.01.

With the game in full contention, Conor Kennelly in the 17th minute of the first half kicked a point from a free levelling the sides for the first time. Paudie Quille kicks another point from a free to put St Senans in the lead by one point, quickly followed by a Thomas Dillon point from play.

Listowel Emmets winning the kick out played the ball up the field to an await ing Sean Keane (Emmets) who hit the St Senans goal in the 28th minute. Sides now level again Emmets 1.02 St Senans 0.05, just before the half time whistle Conor Kennelly St Senans kicked a point from play leaving the St Senans men a point ahead going into half time. Half time score now stood at Listowel Em mets 1.02 St Senans 0.06.

Play resumes with fire in the bellies for both teams it was all to play for in the second half, Listowel Emmets quickly opened the scoring with a point scored by Davy Keane, rapidly followed by a goal for Emmets Sean Keane his second goal of the day. With just 10 minutes played in the second half the score now stood at Listowel Emmets 2.04 St Senans 0.07, with Killian Trant (Senans) and David Keane (Emmets) securing points for their respective teams. Just a min ute later St Senans were rewarded a penalty taking by Paudie Quille leaving the sides level again in the 11th minute Listowel Emmets 2.04 St Senans 1.07.

With play starting to reach a high intensity both clubs gave it there all, con testing each kick out it was score for score. In the last 10 minutes of play the St Senans goalie was put under pressure with a goal opportunity coming for Listowel Emmets Darragh Lynch, but James Barry put his goal keeping exper tise to good use, minded his goal and saved what was looking to be a rasper.

With scores coming from Cormac Mulvihill, Darragh Lynch, and Alan Kennelly the sides now stood with only a few minutes of play left Listowel Emmets 2.09 St Senans 1.10. In the dying minute of the game St Senans were awarded a penalty, which resulted in the score remaining the same.

The game finished with Listowel Emmets victorious on a score line of Listowel Emmets 2.09, St Senans 1.10. Report by Jack Hennessy

North Kerry Championship Round 1 Castleisland Desmonds 7-20 -v- Ballylongford 0-9

It has been a very successful year for the Castleisland Desmonds footballers having already secured promotion to Division 1 of the Credit Union County League; McCarthys Insurance Division 1 North Kerry League along with the club now bidding for a three in a row of North Kerry Championships and cer tainly they served a real statement of intent to remaining opponents; when

disposing of a weakened Ballylongford side in perfect underfoot conditions at O Rahilly Park on Saturday October last. They were full value for their victory as they used their physical advantage to the full. They hit an incredible 7-15 from play; had 12 different players on the scoreboard and played at a pace that their North Kerry rivals simply could not keep up with.Brian Leonard who excelled at midfield all through got the opening score in the second minute and a minute later Cian W. O Connor hit the net. This was certainly not the start Bally needed against the firm favourites not alone to win here but to take the Eamon O Donoghue Cup at a later date. In fairness Bally against all the odds tried hard and Cian O Connor who was without doubt their most impressive attacker; he got their opening point after 13mts.The Islanders though went on a scoring spree kicking some excellent points from all angles as the home side could only look and admire. Jack Mulvihill and Paddy O Neill kicked points but Castleisland men finished with a florish with goals coming from Adam O Donoghue with the first of his 4 goals and Cian J O Connor and at the break it was Castleisland Desmonds 2-12 Ballylongford 0-4. On resumption it contin ued with Desmonds in total command. Again Bally didn’t go down easily and enjoyed a little possession but could not turn these few attacks into scores.

Luke Lyons and Adam O Donoghue added goals and at the three quarter stage Castleisland led by 4-16 to o-7. The remainder of the game petered out with further scores from Desmonds and as they did at the end of the opening half 3 goals came in a 4mt spell from Adam O Donoghue, Patrick Hickey,(2).

This was a dazzling performance from Desmonds who gave a masterclass performance with everybody including impressing. Fair enough Bally had a bad day at the office and will have to rebuild but just picking a few players who looked the part was Jermiah Tydings, Cian O Connor, Michael Holly, Sean Hanrahan and Michael McEllistrim. Teams and scorers;, Desmonds, Stephen Bartlett, Gearoid Leonard, Maurice Lynch, Luka Brosnan, 3pts, Dominic Finne gan, Denis O Connor, 1pt, Michael Walsh, 2pts, Maurice Hickey, Brian Leonard, 2pt, Luke Lyons, 1-1, W C O Connor, 1-2, P J Curtin 1pt, Sean Lynch, 1pt, Adam O Donoghue, 4-1, Cian J O Connor, 1pt. Subs, Patrick Hickey, 1-1, for Michael Walsh, 2pts, Grahen O Connor 2pts for Cian W O Connor. (All H T). Ballylong ford, Shane O Sullivan, Conor Carmody, Michael McEllistrim, Joe McCarthy, Oran O Neill, Sean Hanrahan, Padraig O Neill, Tadhg Mc Ellistrim, Paddy O Neill, 2pt, Jack Mulvihill, 2pt, Ciaran O Connor 3pts, Thomas Doherty, Jason Deegan, Jermiah Tydings, 1pt, Michael Holly 1pt, Subs, Liam McCarthy for Michael Holly, (!6mt) Liam Connolly for Conor Carmody, Pa Carmody for Jason Deegan. (20mt). Referee; Denis Kennelly, Moyvane

Beale V Brosna Venue: Frank Sheehy Park Listowel

Listowel Celtic under 16 B team who won 3-1 against Mastergeeha at the weekend

Listowel Celtic’s Under 16A team who lost against Pike Rovers at weekend

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