Volume 15 Issue 17

At Ballyheigue on Saturday for the commemoration of Jack Lawlor were John Leen, Eamon O Halloran, Thomas Harrington, Miriam Garey and Patrick O Halloran. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Sophie O’Sullivan, Leitrim Wewst Moy vane who recently graduated from Uni versity College Cork with a Bachelor ion Science in Biochem istry. She is now pursuing a Masters in Translational Oncology at Trinity College Dublin

Organising committee members presenting the proceeds of the Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday last, Oct 30th at the Community Centre, Ballybunion.

L- R: Committee, Bridie Chute, Anne Marie Tydings, Margaret Hayes, Listowel/North Kerry MS officers, Brid O’Rourke and Cait Broderick

Listowel Celtic under 14 girls who beat Killarney Athletic 7–3 at the weekend

Listowel Celtic under 11 Boys who played a friendly against LB Rovers at weekend

Halloween fun in Presentation Primary School

Riobard Pierse, Rose Wall and Brenda Pierse at the Kerry Group Listowel Food Fair Banquet. Photo by Francis Bennett

Listowel Emmets Split The Bucket Winner from 25/10/22. Congratulations to Josephine Kennelly Lisselton receiving her cheque of €1,200 from committee member Joan Healy. Ticket sold in Jumbos. Next Draw Tuesday 8th November

GABRIEL FITZMAURICE –A LIFE IN POETRY & COMMUNITY

Gabriel Fitzmaurice - poet, broadcaster, writer, translator, singer and raconteur – will be honoured at a special event in St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre, Listowel on Friday November 11th. Gabriel turns 70 this year and the event is being organ ised by Kerry Writers’ Museum to celebrate his immense literary career and his service to his local community. It follows the awarding of the John B. Keane Lifetime Achievement Award to Gabriel at Listowel Writers’ Week earlier this year.

Deeply rooted in the literary tradition of North Kerry, Gabriel Fitzmaurice has been called “poetry’s answer to John B Keane” (Books Ireland) and his poems have been described as “comparable to Burns for their insight and lyricism” (The Irish Times). Born in the village of Moyvane where he still lives, Gabriel taught and later served as principal at his local national school for more than three decades but is now happily retired. He is the author of more than sixty books, including collections of poetry in English and Irish as well as several collections of verse for children.

Speaking in advance of the event, Cara Trant, Executive Director of Kerry Writers’ Museum stated that “we are delighted to host this event in honour of one of Kerry’s and indeed Ireland’s leading poets. Gabriel has given tremendous support to our work in the museum, and he has been an invaluable source of advice and knowledge to me in developing our cultural programmes.  We feel it is only fitting and overdue that his contribution to the cannon of Kerry & Irish literature, but also his dedicated and tireless work in his own community is recognised & celebrated in this milestone year of his life.”

The event will feature a variety of artists from the world of poetry, music and song including poets Eileen Sheehan, Theo Dorgan and Jo Slade; former Kerry footballer and broadcaster Dara Ó Cinnéide; author and former Director of the Blasket Island Centre Micheál De Mordha; Causeway musician Richard Casey and traditional singer Karen Trench, as well as other invited guests. Gabriel’s long time friend Billy Keane will be MC on the night.

LISTOWEL GREENWAY OFFICIALLY OPENED

I want you a second...Denis Stack, Spokeperson for Listowel Greenway, chatting with Chief Executive Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, on his bike as Minister of State at the Depart ment of Transport Hildegarde Naughton, T.D., was on hand to officially open The N69 Listowel to Abbeyfeale section of the North Kerry ‘Greenway’. This includes a 10.5km stretch of green way from Listowel to the Limerick County Bounds.

The Greenway has been developed along a disused railway line and will link to the Great Southern Trail, which extends from Abbeyfeale for 50km into County Limerick. When the Lis towel to Fenit phases of the Greenway are complete, it will extend over 90km in length from Limerick to Fenit. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan

Tickets are now available from St. John’s Theatre box office at 068 22566 or can be booked online at www.stjohnstheatre.ie.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

Today we are talking about soups. Soup is great this time of year, as it’s hot, filling and bis cuits don’t go well with it. I am sure you will agree that there is nothing nicer than wrapping your hands around a hot mug of soup. You can either make a meal of it at lunchtime, have it between lunch and dinner to fill the gap or have it as a starter before dinner. Either way soup is a winner all round.

Nothing tastes as nice as your own homemade soup or for conveni ence you can buy it ready made. There is no big secret to making soup or you don’t have to be Jamie Oliver, as anything and everything can go into it and it’s a great way to use up your veg also.

ADD INS - Potato or pasta are great to bulk it up. You can also add in shredded leftover cooked chicken for more flavour. To make your soup creamy try adding in some 0% fat natural Greek yogurt.

STAPLES - It is always a good idea to keep your press stocked with stock cubes, tinned tomatoes and beans, herbs and seasonings like garlic and ginger.

GADGETS - Soup makers are ideal as they do all the work for you and your soup is ready to pour from it once ready. These are widely available at the moment in the shops. A flask is another handy gadget as you can bring it with you in the car or to work. And last but not least, we eat with our eyes so serve your soup in a nice attractive colourful bowl.

Let’s go through the word S O U P and see how soups can help us.

S - Soup can be homemade or ready made.

S - Shopping, buy in fresh veg weekly or the soup mix in a bag.

S - Secret, no secret as anything goes.

S - Satisfying, low in calories, warm filling and healthy nutrition.

S - Scales will smile at the end of the week.

O - Opinion, we all have our own favourite types of soup.

O - Options, as a meal, inbetween or a starter.

O - Orange or green, yellow or cream .

O - Optimistic, soup can prevent a bad day leading to a bad week.

O - Opportunity to help yourself to feel satisfied and on track.

U - Utilise all your veg.

U - Understand your trigger time and use soup as an alternative.

U - U -Turn, having a mug of hot soup can turn your day around.

U - Underestimate, all check the calories as soups can vary.

U - You

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THE SHIPS BENEATH THE ICE

By Mensun Bound

THE DISCOVERY OF SHACKLETON’S ENDURANCE

On 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice. Its crew watched in silence as the stern rose twenty feet in the air and then, it was gone. The miracu lous escape and survival of all twenty-eight men on board have entered legend. And yet, the iconic ship that bore them to the brink of the Antarctic was con sidered forever lost.

A century later, an audacious plan to locate the ship was hatched. The Ship Beneath the Ice gives a blow-by-blow account of the two epic ex peditions to find the Endurance. As with Shackleton’s own story, the voy ages were filled with intense drama and teamwork under pressure. In March 2022, the Endurance was finally found to headlines all over the world.

Written by Mensun Bound, the Director of Exploration on both expedi tions, this captivating narrative includes countless fascinating stories of Shackleton and his legendary ship. Complete with a selection of Frank Hurley’s photos from Shackleton’s original voyage in 1914–17, as well as from the expeditions in 2019 and 2022, The Ship Beneath the Ice is the perfect tribute to this monumental discovery.

to you.

Listowel Food Fair Committee L-R: Sarah Fitzgerald, Dina Beasley, Lisa O’ Flaherty, John Magnan, Mairead Moriarty, Jimmy Deenhihan Chairperson, Daria Piaseczna & Catherine Kelly at The Banquet in The Listowel Arms Hotel. Photo by Francis Bennett

Harry Potter (Fidelma McSweeney) casting spells in Listowel during Halloween

Bon Voyage…waiting for 4am Bus on 29th October to the Holy Land! St. Mary’s Parish Listowel Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Spiritual Director Canon Declan O’Connor. Itinerary including: Bethlehem, Milk Grotto, Lion’s Gate, Mount of Olives, Old City of Jerusalem, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Cana of Galilee, Nazareth, River Jordan. Period from 29th Oct to 5th Nov

Special Guest Jason Foley and Jimmy Deenihan Chairperson Listowel Food Fair at the Banquet celebrating 50 years of Kerry Group. Photo by Francis Bennett

Well Done to Liam O Flaherty, Tadgh Dalton and Thomas Keane (Lixnaw) on their selection on the Kerry School Boys & Girls Emerging Talent Programmes (ETP) and Inter League Competi tions for Under 13 Boys in Kerry

Stephen O’Conor & Collette Nolan enjoying the Food Fair Banquet at the Listowel Arms. Photo by Francis Bennett

Dr Tim Horgan who was a guest speaker at the commemoration for Jack Lawlor at Ballyheigue. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congrats to Nora Fitzmaurice, who was the October winner of the Murhur N.S Parents Association Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw takes place Friday 25th November

T.L.I. Group enjoying the Kerry Group Listowel Food Fair Banquet at the Listowel

Arms with Tom Fitzmaurice, Director & John Tuit, Managing Director. Photo by Francis Bennett

Looking busy at Castleisland Coursing on Sunday were Philip Enright from Abbeyfeale with his good friend Brian O Brien from Listowel. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Moyvane GAA President Paudie Hanrahan pictured with his great granddaughter Clodagh, enjoyed a visit from Sam Maguire and Liam McCarthy last weekend

KILFLYNN

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The draw for the October Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” took place Saturday, 29th October, in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The winner of the October draw was Eimear Lynch, Rea, Kilflynn. The Bucket total was €228 and the split was €164. Congratulations to Eimear.

Thank you all for the great response and support. Eileen Brennan, Rea, Kilflynn drew the winning ticket. Funds raised will be used for projects that will benefit and improve Kilflynn. Your support is greatly appreciated. The next draw for the Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Saturday, 26th November in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn @ 10:00pm. Get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday night 26th November! It could be your lucky Night! We have buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn: –Parkers Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Zam Zam Kebab. The concept of the draw is simple, simply place your €2 into the envelope at the venue, write your name and phone on the envelope and you could possibly ‘split the bucket!’

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED Group are meeting this Wednesday, 2nd November, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. in the Parish Community Hall, where a meal will be served. Any enquiries, please contact 066 7135831.

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 31st October at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 2,22,23 and 25. There was no winner of the 3,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Joe McElligott, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw, Phil and Keith Hannafin, Leith East, Tralee, and John O’Mahony, Ballinto beenig, Tralee

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar on Monday 7th November at 10.30p.m with a €3,900 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

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

COMMUNITY WALKWAY

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

HURLING

North Kerry Under 16 A hurling championship play off Crotta/Kilmoyley 2-11 Ballyduff 1-12 after extra time. Well done to the Crotta/Kilmoyley players and their men tors. The Semi Final draw for next Fridays (4th November) Tom Healy U-15 Hurling Competition sees Tralee Par nells play Crotta in Semi Final 1. St Brendan’s Ardfert v Lixnaw in Semi Final 2. Best wishes to The Crotta players and their management.

FASHION SHOW

The Kilflynn area Development C.L.G (St.Columbas Centre), are 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

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday 1st November at 7.30p.m All Saints Wednesday 2nd November at 10.00 a.m. All Souls - November List Friday 4th November at 10.00 a.m. and Saturday 5th November at 6.00 p.m. Glyn Handley, Crotta Lulu Flaherty, Fahavane, Kilflynn.

Kilflynn Altar Society for Nov: Kay Sheehan, Brenda Brennan, Geraldine Parker

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.

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Confidential number 087 7086253. St. Vincent de Paul Society clothes can be donated locally at the Disposal Facility at Abbeydorney GAA Complex or the Railway Bar Car Park, Lixnaw. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

We are currently looking for befriending volunteers in your area. Visit www.alone.ie for more details and to sign up. If you have concerns about your own wellbeing or you are an older person who would like to receive ALONE’s Support & Befriending services, contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week

CHURCH ARRANGEMENTS

Mass arrangements for the coming Weekend: at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford are as follows: This Wednesday November 2nd All Souls Day Mass will be cele brated at 7pm. Friday 4th November Mass at 10am mass will be celebrated for Joe & Maura Fitzell & deceased family Mem bers, late of Saleen Pier. Saturday evening 5th November Vigil Mass at 7pm this mass will be offered for Jerry, Kathleen & Eamon Dunlea, Main St. Pat Joe Edgeworth, Martara, An niversary Masses. Sunday morning 6th November 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 Wednesday November 2nd All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am. Thursday morning November 3rd Mass at 10am. Sunday Morning 6th November Mass will be celebrated at 9.30am this mass will be offered for Mossie McElligott, Craughdarrig, Michael Moran, late of Shannon & Asdee Kathleen & David King, Carrigane, and Larry Lyons, Roscommon & Gullane, Asdee. 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 eve nings 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.

Sunday Obligation: If anybody feels sick or unwell you are asked to please avoid attending as the dispensation from at tending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remain in place for those sick or unwell. Let a weekday Mass be your Sunday worship, at least for another while anyway. Please continue to be alert and open to this new way of attending Church. It is recommended that you wear a mask in Church and use the sanitiser provided please. Kerry Ingredients Mass for deceased members will be held in Lixnaw on Wed. 16th November at 7.30pm.

MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS

November, the Month of the Holy Souls

The Catholic Church sets aside November, which begins with All Saints Day and All Souls Day, as the Month of the Holy Souls. During the month of November, we are encour aged to pray for those who have gone before us, family and friends. However, it does not end there for we are asked also to pray for those who may have no one to pray for them. In this way, we are joined to others in the Christian family and reminded that we are a wide community united in our belief in Jesus and his Resurrection. Those in purgatory cannot pray for themselves but one day they may be able to pray for us when we are in the same position. Perhaps this is why Pope St John XXIII wrote the following words “The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit.” Also visiting cemeteries is a significant way we can devote ourselves to the Holy Souls this Novem ber. Beginning with our own deceased family members and friends, visiting their graves is an opportunity for reflection and meditation. Personal offerings, such as candles and flow ers, or just keeping the family plot clean and tidy also gives us an opportunity in keeping our graves in check so why not make a visit even once a week during the coming month.

BEREAVEMENT

Once again it’s been a very sad week in the Community and unfortunately it was with great sadness, and complete shock that we learned of the shocking news on Saturday morning last October 29th of the sudden and unexpected passing of Kathleen Dee (Née O’ Sullivan) R.I.P. of Ballyline East and late of Trien, Kilmorna. Kathleen was one of nature’s finest ladies, a woman of most wonderful knowledge and a person who had a great interest in the welfare of family, neighbours and also the people in her own community and in the community of Kilmorna where she was born and reared. Her sister Eileen and brother Donie and their families still reside in the fam ily homestead. Kathleen was a woman who was extremely proud of her family, a caring and loving mother to her won derful children of son John, daughters Sheilanne, Catriona and Ann Marie whose achievements in life brought her great pride and joy, and of course the arrival of her grandchildren Nancy and Sally gave her the joy and pride of seeing the

younger generation of the family coming along. The loss of her husband John R.I.P. nearly three years ago created a huge void in the hard working family who are a highly respected and much admired part of the farming community here in Ballylongford. John and his late wife Kathleen worked extremely hard in making a success of their farm and build ing it up to a now model farm in which the family proudly continue. Kathleen was a woman who loved to converse with any age group and she could quite easily talk about either past or present issues and was very knowledgeable to all who had the pleasure of being in her company at any given time. Sadly she will be hugely missed and forever remembered by her loving family of son John, daughters Sheilanne, Catriona and Ann Marie, son-in-law Jerome. granddaughters Nancy and Sally loving sister Eileen and brother Donie O’Sullivan (Trien, Kilmorna), and her beloved sister-in-law Bridget Mar ron (Chicago), Ann Schmid (Indiana), Nora Tracy (Tuam) and Margaret O’Sullivan, nephews, family relatives and wide cir cle of friends and neighbours to whom we offer our deepest sympathies at this sad time. May her gentle soul Rest in peace in God’s Heavenly Kingdom where she will be once again reunited with her beloved John. Kathleen’s remains were removed from Lynch’s Funeral Home, Main Street, on Sunday evening (Oct.30th) last to St Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford. Requiem Mass for Kathleen took place on Bank holiday Monday last at 11.30am followed by interment at Re lig Mhichil Cemetery, Old School Road, Ballylongford.

TIDY TOWNS 2022

Note in from the Ballylongford Tidy Towns group. The results are in!! We are delighted with our result in this year’s Super Valu Tidy Towns competition. 321points up 9 points from our last entry in 2021, which is amazing, and in the greater scheme of things, points are not easy to get, but the rewards are immense! Thank you to all those who helped us achieve this. We have a few things brewing for next year already. Join our escapades as we aim to build on our achievements going forward!! Many thanks to our hard working team of volun teers, those who litter pick and those who water the flowers & CE participants who diligently go about the task of keeping Ballylongford beautiful. Also a big thanks to the residents and business owners in the village, Kerry County Council, Cllr Mi chael Foley, it is wonderful seeing the fruits of all our labour being rewarded. Well done to all.

BALLYDUFF

LOTTO DRAW

The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Ballyduff Community Games Committee Lotto Draw for Tuesday October 25th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 4, 12 and 27 and the Bonus number was 10. There was no winner of the €16,700 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 consolation prize winners were Mike Hussey, Ardoughter; Michael O’Connor, Tarbert; Michael O’Connor, Tarbert. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Club rooms. 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.

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the Week:

Wednesday 7.00pm: Seamus O’Rourke; November List; Feast of All Souls

Thursday 10.00am: Margaret Foley – Month’s Mind (Sister of Nellie Sheehan)

Friday 7.00pm: Patsy McKenna – Month’s Mind; Nora McKenna; First Friday Saturday 6.30pm: Mass in Causeway

Sunday 11.00am: Sean Healy; Frank O’Sullivan, (Lixnaw); Donie Lynch (Clash); Maria Harrington; Mary Ann Barron; Willie & Hannah McCarthy.

Reader: Sunday 11.00am – Paul McCarthy

Ministers of the Eucharist – Sunday 11.00am – Catherine O’Driscoll/Carmel Costello/Helen Dowling Divine Mercy Devotions; Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday from 10.30am – 11.30am.

November Lists: Please note all on the November lists will be included in all weekday Masses during the month of November.

Mass: For all who died during the year on Tuesday 22nd November at 7.00pm. A candle for each of the deceased will be lit on the night, which can be taken by a family member if you so wish. Due to the continuation of Covid, there will be no Remembrance Altar in the Church. If you have a relative from outside the Parish and would like to remember them on the night, please contact the Parish Office asap.

Masses Change: this weekend for November – Mass in Causeway on Saturday at 6.30pm – Mass in Ballyduff on Sunday at 11.00am

Diocesan Collection: This weekend, 5/6th November – Needs of Irish Church

Buds Ballyduff: would appreciate any donations 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.

Anam Cara Kerry: Meeting on Tues. 8th November at 7.15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

Affordable Live-in Homecare: provides live-in carers for the elderly. Call (087)9916791 or (087)7440729 or www.alhomecare.ie

DEATH

The death took place of Bridie Mai O’Sullivan, Ardoughter East, Ballyduff. Her remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Ballyduff to SS peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. Burial took place in Rahela Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the above deceased.

GOLF OUTING

The Ramblers Golf Society had their latest outing to Dooks Golf Club on Saturday last. The results are as follows:

Category A 1st – Paddy Healy 41pts; 2nd David Enright 36pts

Category B 1st – John McCarthy 42pts; 2nd Cianan Ferris 41pts

Category C 1st – Neilus Slattery; 2nd Chris Enright 28pts

Front Nine – Kevin McGrath 19pts

Back Nine – Mike Mulcahy 20pts

Guest Prize – Gerry Behan 33pts

The Society wishes to thank Vincent Linnane of Hearthill Interiors for his generous sponsorship of the outing.

TIDY TOWNS

Our points total in the national Tidy Towns Competition increased again this year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors and supporters for their help in making this possible. At the moment we are planting Winter flowers and Spring bulbs throughout the village.

CRAFT FAIR

The Ballyduff Christmas Fair will take place on Sunday November 27th, 2022, in Ballyduff Community Centre. To book a table please contact Betty on (087)6403152

A THOUGHT

You cannot control the length of your life, but you can control its breadth, depth and height.

BALLYBUNION

DAN MCCABE IN THE TINTEÁN

Dan McCabe is coming to the Tinteán after extraordinary ticket sales in Ireland over the past nine months. That is the success story of Kildare ballad singer Dan McCabe, who will be performing in the Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion on Saturday 19th November. Tickets on sale now on our website. www.tintean.ie

FIRST RESPONDERS REQUIRED

Beale First Responders are looking for people who would like to become First Responders in the Ballybunion Parish. Full training will be given please contact Mike on 087-9502167.

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

BALLYBUNION DIPPERS

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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.

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

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

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Sonny O’Connor of Doon Road, and to the family of Helen O’Connor (Née O’Mahony) of Raven Cliff, Cliff Road who died recently. May they both Rest In Peace.

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

Ballybunion

BALLYBUNION

GROUP

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

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

BEREAVEMENT

Sympathy of the community is extended to Dr Dominick Le hane, Tarbert and family on the death of his father Michael, Wilton Gardens and Dominick Street, Cork. Michael died on Thursday 27 October and he reposed at the Wilton Funeral Home on Friday. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday 29 Oc tober in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehy’s Cross followed by interment in St Finbarr’s Cemetery, Cork. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE

On Wednesday 2 November, All Soul’s Day, there will be Mass in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert at 6pm for the commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Annual Remembrance Mass for all who have died during the year will be celebrated on Friday 18 November at 7p.m.

TIDY TOWNS 2022

The good news story of the week was Tarbert’s performance in the 2022 Tidy Towns Competition. Adjudication took place on 28 June last and Tarbert was awarded 331 Marks out of a maximum of 550, representing 60% and an increase of 6 marks on the 2021 result.19 Centres in Kerry competed in population category B and Tarbert came second to Sneem, overall winner in this category. Tarbert increased by 1 mark in each of 6 cate gories out of 8 and did not lose marks in any of the 8 categories.

All was not positive in the report as it noted under Tidiness and Litter control- ‘....Unfortunately a considerable amount of weed growth was noted along footpaths leading into the vil lage and indeed within the village itself and housing estates. Weeds take away from an area and need to be removed. ‘The full report can be read on the Tidy Towns website. Thanks to everybody, young and old, who helped achieve this 2022 result and while no medals were awarded it is nice to hear compli mentary remarks by visitors and reflects well on the commu nity. We should remember that Tidy Towns is much more than competing in a competition over a couple of months and not just the responsibility of the Tarbert Development Association it is up to all of us who are fortunate to live in a very lovely place to keep it that way always for resident and visitor alike.

As Cristóir ó Floinn wrote - ‘No man or woman will love his/ her land or race, who has no pride in his native place.’ Ní neart go chur le chéile.

TARBERT THEATRE PLAYERS

Tarbert Theatre Players are back on stage with their presenta tion of ‘Nobody’s Talking to Me’ - a comedy play in two acts. Cormac Wall makes his debut as stage director with a cast of eight experienced performers. This well be performed at Tar bert Community Centre for three nights on November 18, 19 and 20th. at 8pm. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased from Eithne at Tarbert Pharmacy, contact 068 /36238

BINGO

A reminder that Bingo continues in Tarbert Community Centre on this Wednesday night. The committee would appreciate your continued support.

FRIDAY NIGHT

A reminder that this Friday night 4 November is Poets, Singers and Reciters Night at Carmodys where Nuala will host Sonia Elston from Ardfert in a night with a difference. You are wel come to participate or just to come along and listen with a warm fire and good company to entertain you. Fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne.

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

KERRY HOSPICE CHRISTMAS CARDS

Now available in Tarbert Bridewell. 10 cards for €7

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 31st October at 7.30pm (Feast of all Saints) for Hallie & Maggie Conway, Lisoughtra. Wednesday 2nd November at 7.30pm (Feast of all Souls). Friday 4th November at 7.30pm November Mass for the Deceased. Saturday 5th November at 7.30pm for Parishioners who died during the past twelve months.

IRREMORE CHURCH

Mass times: Tuesday 1st November at 11.00am (Feast of the Saints). Wednes day 2nd November at 11.00am (Feast of all Souls). Sunday 6th November at 11.00am for Sonny Buckley, Mountcoal.

RATHEA CHURCH

Mass times: Tuesday 1st November at 9.30am (Feast of the Saints). Wednesday 2nd November at 9.30am (Feast of all Souls). Sunday 6th November at 9.30am for Paddy, Ned & Margaret Whyte, Rathea.

PARISH OFFICE

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

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The Active Retirement Group will be holding a Fashion Show on Wednesday 9th November at 11.30am in the Community Centre. Clothes are supplied by PACO in Tralee. Everyone is welcome.

LIXNAW GAA

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW:

Congratulations to Bill Rahilly, Ballyhennessy, on winning €146 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in J.J. Walsh’s Bar. Thanks for your

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

THE FESTIVAL

Congratulations to the committee who created an unforgettable weekend. Moyvane was buzzing from Friday evening to Monday afternoon. For those old enough to remember, it was like Moyvane Carnival revisited on Saturday night with Cliona Hagan. The Community Sports Hall was impressive with its draping and lighting, the atmosphere was electric. You could just sit and listen or dance so everyone was catered for. Cliona Hagan really is a star, not just a singer, she knows how to communicate with her audience and get them in volved, very impressive. The disco had everyone on the floor dancing into the small hours. Details of the whole weekend will be posted next week.

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

There was no winner of last Thursday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 13 24 28 29. Last Thursday night’s winners were: €100 Aidan & Deirdre O’Sullivan, Newcastlewest. €50 Aaron & Chloe O’Connell, Ennismore, Listowel. €20 each: Mary Moloney, Moyvane. Donal Dineen, Lenamore. Tina McMahon, Newcastlewest. Philomena & Norella Molyneaux, Knockanure. Kay Mulvihill, Moyvane. Free Tickets: Pat Kennelly, Knockanure. Ann Breen, Asdee. Nora Geoghagan, Ardagh. Miriam Slemon, c/o Lena Slemon. Angela Moroney, Lis towel. This Thursday night’s draw will be held at Bingo in the Marian Hall, Glin Road, Moyvane and the Jackpot is €11,500. Thank you for your support.

continued support.

GAA PITCH LIGHTS

The Lixnaw GAA will turn on the lights in the Hermitage Park every evening from 6.30pm -8.30pm from Sunday 30th October until the time changes again in the spring. Great credit is due to the Lixnaw Club for providing a safe walk way around the pitch to the local people throughout out the year but most especially during the dark winter evenings. Go raibh míle maith agat!

NIGHT AT THE DOGS

Lixnaw GAA are holding a Night at the Dogs Fundraiser on the 26th November at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee. Prize of €500 for the holder of the ticket with the winning combination. Music after the racing. Tickets are €10 each and available from club officers, players and Foley’s Gala Shop.

ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB

Monday 24/10/2022, Jackpot €6,400. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were: 5, 14, 19, 32. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Ella & Tadhg Lawlor; Noreen Enright. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Jimmy Clancy, Dromin: J.J. Healy, Knockaclar: Maureen & J.J. Quilter. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €6,500. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €9,200. Numbers drawn were: 1, 8, 11, 30. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Sonny Galvin, Ballinclogher: Mike Neenan, Kilflynn: Pat McCarthy, Liscullane. Next draw Monday 31st October in the Railway Bar. Jackpot €9,250

CONTACT

MURHUR N.S. MOYVANE

Parents of prospective pupils for 2023-2024 school year are invited to attend a Parent Open Evening at Murhur N.S.on Thursday, November 102022 at 7.00pm. You are all welcome and we look forward to meeting you.

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.

BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP

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

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE: Thursday, November 03, 10.00am Remembrance Mass. Saturday, November 05 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Tim O’Connor, Sligo & Inchamore. Sunday, November 06 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Michael Culhane.

KNOCKANURE: Friday, November 04 Remembrance Mass at 7.30pm Sunday, November 06 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Robert Connor.

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

Presentation Secondary TY Students who completed the Greenway Cycle on 27th October

Shauna Riordan presenting a trophy to Ballyduff natives Bridie and Jerry O Sullivan after the victory of Alonso Timber in the Duffer Stake at Castleisland. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Enjoying the Castleisland Coursing on a lovely Sunday morning were Tommy and Mairead Guerin, Abbeydorney, Gerald Byrne, Kilflynn, and Johnny Foley, Lixnaw. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Kerry Co-Op Group celebrating 50 years at The Listowel Food Fair with Pat Murphy CEO of Kerry Group Dairy Business and Mary Buckley, Communications Manager Kerry Dairy, Ireland. Photo by Francis Bennett

Rachael O Halloran with her daughter Mia and partner Christopher Loughnane Rachael graduated in nursing at the MTU Tralee

Clodagh McKenna Six Crosses and Niall O’Connor Ballylongford who celebrated Clodaghs Debs last Saturday at The Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee Photo by Liam Kelly Photography

Halloween fun in Presentation Primary School

Ard Chúram Day Care was one of The six Tier 1 Charities to benefit from this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Finbarr Mawe Chairper son and Brenda O’Halloran Enright Treas urer receiving a presentation from Cathal Walsh and Garry Galvin of the ROKCC

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 01/11/22 - Numbers Drawn 17-26-27-30

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Katie & Bridgit c/o Kevins

€20 Pat Hartnett c/o Brosnans

€20 Dorothy Stack c/o Shebeen

€20 Nora Wrenn, Church Street

€20 John O’Donoghue, Bedford

Next Draw 07/11/22 at Joes

Jackpot €5,250

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

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

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

BEALE GAA

All roads lead to Duagh on Sunday! Beale seniors will be looking to redress the balance from last year as we face Brosna on Sunday in the North Kerry Senior Championship quarter final. Our campaign in 2021 was short-lived as Brosna were the authors of our downfall in the quarter final.

Eventhough missing many of our regular starting team due to injury, we were well in contention at half time in that game. We had put the first point on the board, and, despite missing scoring chances, we went in at the interval just four points adrift, 1-2 to 1-6.

However, Brosna turned the game, and the writing was on the wall for us at the second water break. Things didn’t get much better thereafter, and we couldn’t stem the tide as a third goal sealed victory for Brosna. We yielded to a stronger team by 1-6 to 3-14. We will be hoping to balance the books on Sunday in Duagh. Throw in is at 2.30.

Our juniors play the winners of Desmonds B/St Senans B in North Kerry Inter mediate Cup semi-final. We await details.

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Beale Lotto. There were 2 Match-3 winners, Brendan Brennan and Con Carmody (Jnr), who each won €50. Num bers drawn were and 6, 9, 15 and 23. Next week’s jackpot is €2,000. The draw takes place on Sunday night in The Exchange 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 – en tries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

Beale GAA Club host our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 26th, in Ballybunion Community Centre. Nominations for club officers and motions for the AGM to be submitted to the Secretary by November 12th. Email secreatry.beale.kerry@gaa.ie. Positions to be filled include Chairperson, Registrar, Coaching Officer, Children’s Officer, PRO and members of the execu tive committee.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition: Fixtures: Sunday 6th November – Mens Fourball 14 Hole Competition – Cashen Course

Ladies Competition:

Ladies 18 Holes Stableford Singles – Old Course – Tuesday 25th October 2022

1st Josephine Larkin (14) 37pts

2nd Ann O’Riordan(26) 35pts (Bk9 17)

3rd Anne Marie Healy(23) 35pts (Bk 9 16)

4th Mary O’Grady(38) 34pts

Fixtures:

Saturday 5th November 2022 – Ladies Singles Competition – Cashen Course

Tuesday 8th November 2022 - Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Men’s Competition –– Thursday 27th October 2022 – Cashen Course 1st. Jerry McAuliffe (23) 35-1      34pts.       B5-12. 2nd. Brendan O’Neill (26)28+6      34pts.       B5-8.

3rd. Tim Nolan (23)28+6                 34pts.       B5-7.

Gross. Des O’Donnell          24pts. 4th. Brendan Slattery (17)         33pts.  B5-12. B3-9. 5th. Michael P. Murphy (28) 31+2   33pts. B5-12. B3-8. 6th. Timothy Houlihan (18)                33pts.      B5-10. 7th. Milie Costello (23) 35-3           32pts.      B5-14. 8th. Martin Lucey (13)                   32pts.       B5-10. 9th. DannyLarkin (16) 27+5     32pts.       B5-8. 10th. Eamon Fitzmaurice (19)           31pts.       B5-13.

V. John Kinsella (13) 31-2    29pts.       B5-8. S.V. Vincent O’Kelly (22) 26-1      25pts.       B5-7. S.S.V. Denis Eggleston (31) 29+1       30pts.       B5-8.

Fixtures:

Thursday 3rd November 2022 - Senior Men’s Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition - Fixtures: Friday 4th November 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for 28th October 2022, were as follows; 15, 22, 28, 30.

The Jackpot was €7,600 and there was no jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips; Angela Kelly - Online. Monica O’ Connor - Online. Martin O’ Brien - Berrings. Geraldine Behan - Ballydonoghue. Sean O’ Donoghue- Kilflynn.

The following won three free tickets: Thomas Henchy- Online. Dan O’ Donoghue - Bedford. David Sheehy - Lisselton. Next Jackpot will be €7,700 and it will take place Friday 4th November 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Congratulations:

To Jason Foley and the other six Kerry GAA players that were named part of the 2022 Football All Star Team. Everyone here in Ballydonoghue and Kerry is so proud of you, Jason and this All Star is so deserved after your amazing year with Kerry. Congratulations and well done.

Fantastic also to have seven Kerry players named All Stars. Finally Congratulations a to David Clifford after been awarded Footballer of the Year.

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €3,600 jackpot

Numbers drawn were 7, 15, 21, 25 Lucky dips:

1. Nicholas Mulvihill, c/o Enrights Bar

2. Eleanor Moran c/o Liz

3. Lewis Mulvihill c/o Jeramiah 4. Katie Galvin, online

5. Mary B Curtin, 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 €3,800 and will be held in Enrights Bar Sunday the 6th of November at 8:30 As always thank you for your continued support. #Up

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DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,300

Numbers drawn 17, 19, 24, 28

€50 Liam Dennehy, Duagh

€30 Eileen O Carroll

€20 Mike and Mary Mangan, Lyre

€20 Hugh O Connor, Ballybunion

€20 John Joe Dillon, Gortaclahane

Sellers Prize: O Briens Bar

Winner of weekend break to Dingle Skellig Hotel: Mary Mulcaire, Knockavallig

Next weeks jackpot €10,400 with draw in Jim’s 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 25th - Jackpot was €6,300 Numbers Drawn: 1, 3, 23, 28

No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Timmie Keane, c/o All Star Bar

2. Noel O Shea, Newcastlewest

3. Kathleen O Shea, Newcastlewest

4. Sinead and Orla Greaney, Kilmeaney

5. Kathleen Carmody, Kilmorna

Next draw will be on next Tuesday 1st November in the clubhouse and jackpot will be €6,400

All are welcome!

CLOUNMACON GAA

Lotto Results 20.10.2022 - No winner of Jackpot €6500

Numbers drawn: 14-19-21-30

Lucky Dip Winners: €50 Martin O’Mahony, Ballydonoghue €30 Ml Fitzgibbon, Moyvane

€20 Conor Carmody, Shehenerin

€20 Anita Donohue

27.10.2022 - No winner of Jackpot €6600

Numbers drawn: 1-15-24-29

Lucky Dip Winners: €50 Barry, Tracy & Sean Kelliher, Greenville €30 Patrick Sheehy, Bedford €20 Nicola & Brian Carty, Coolaclarig

€20 Matty Dillon, Leith West, Tralee

Thank You for supporting our lotto

NORTH KERRY GAA

Results Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship Listowel Emmets 1.11 -v- Knocknagoshel 1.08

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship Sponsored by McMunns Bar & Restaurant Ballybunion

Quarter Finals

Extra Time

Saturday 5th November @ 2:30pm

Duagh v Tarbert Venue: O ‘ Rahilly Park Ballylongford

Saturday 5th November @ 2pm Castleisland Desmonds v Finuge Venue: Stack Park Ballybunion

Sunday 6th November @ 2:30pm

Beale V Brosna Venue: Duagh

Minor Results

Sponsored by O Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies Duagh

Division 1 Listowel Emmets 1.13 -v- Moyvane 1.06

Beale V Tarbert will be played Thursday evening 4th of November @6.30 pm in Listowel.

Division 2 St Seans 3.07 -v- Duagh 2.05

After Extra time. Northern Gaels 7.08 -v- Knock/Brosna 3.22

Coiste na Nog

The curtain comes down on our Coiste na Nog year next Saturday November 5th at 12.30pm when Ballyduff play Listowel Emmets in Tarbert. Extra Time if needed.

Referee is Tadgh Murphy Duagh.

A big Thank You to all the clubs for their cooperation over the past few months. Without the cooperation of all clubs a timely completion of our games would not be possible. Well Done to all our young men and ladies who took part rep resenting their clubs and families. Thanks also to the referees who officiated at our games.

Thanks to Mary Enright estuaryprint43@gmail.com and Billy Enright estu arytrophies@gmail.com. Finally a Thank You to my fellow N.K.B officer’s for their help over the past few months especially Coiste na Nog Chairman Sean McCarthy Castleisland Desmonds and Board P.R.O. Eilish Walsh St.Senans, PJ Mulvihill Moyvane, Jack Hennessey Asdee

Since early June over 90 games (including go games) have been played.

This number of games have never been played in a year in North Kerry never mind that they were completed in a short time frame. A great achievement by all.

Congratulations to Jason Foley recieving a PWc All Star award on Friday night last.

KERRY PITCH & PUTT NEWS

The competitive season came to an end last Sunday with the staging of the County Adult Matchplay Championships in Tralee. Thankfully the course held up despite the horrendous conditions the night before as the sun shone for the latter stages on the day.

In the Senior Mens grade Deerpark’s Damien Fleming made it three-in-a-row with a 1up victory on the last hole over Jason Cregan from the host club as Cregan nearly got a hole in one on the last to bring it to sudden death.

However Damien sank a difficult 10ft uphill putt to hold on for the win as it was his second consecutive double at county level following his County Senior Strokeplay win back in May. Damien had defeated Tralee’s Jason O’Regan in the semi-finals while Jason defeated Listowel’s Jake Shine in his semi-final.

Up in Limerick meanwhile Killarney native Dermot Tuohy caused a stir in win ning the Limerick Senior Mens event last Sunday also.

The Kerry Intermediate semi-finals saw Listowel’s Bobby McCarron defeat Tralee’s Danny O’Leary while Deerpark’s Adam Kelly got the better of Newmar ket’s Willie John Buckley.

In the final Bobby came from behind at the halfway stage to defeat Adam 3&2. The win ultimately prevented a clean sweep of the Mens titles for Deerpark as Daniel Kelly from the Killarney club won the Junior decider also by 3&2 against Newmarket’s Ben Murphy. Daniel had beaten Listowel’s John O’Connor in his semi-final while Ben was victorious over another Listowel player in Dylan Sweeney.

The Ladies event was an all Tralee affair as Rosemarie O’Sullivan won at the first playoff hole against club-mate Catriona O’Connor. Bernadette O’Regan and Majella Moynihan were the beaten semi-finalists as we would like to ac knowledge the work of our Competition Secretary Christy O’Mahony not just last Sunday but all throughout the year.

Last Sunday’s event was played in the shadow of the death of Deerpark players David, Mark and Robbie Harnett uncle Padraig’s death as we would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Harnett family on his sad death.

2022 was a year Kerry Pitch & Putt will remember not just for the National and Munster U16 Inter-County double but also the National Intermediate Mens Strokeplay win for Listowel’s Killian O’Gorman, the National U16 Plate Match play win for Deerpark’s Nathan Cronin and the National U16 Boys Strokeplay success for Listowel’s A Jay Barrett.

We also had Munster wins for Tralee’s Lucy Grattan in the Munster Girls Match play against club-mate Ella Moynihan. There was also an all Listowel final be tween brothers Trevin and Jayden Chute in the Boys Championship final which Trevin won and an all Listowel Boys Plate final in the same event where A Jay Barrett defeated Dara Browne.

Thanks to the local media in all its forms for their coverage of our sport this year.

Celebrations at St. Oliver’s National School in Ballylongford as staff member Jason Foley received his All Star

Finuge / St. Senans u 16 who won North Kerry Shield v John Mitchels last Tuesday night under lights

Listowel Celtic’s Under 15 Premier who won 3-2 against Killorglin at the weekend

Prizewinners from the 2022 Kerry County Pitch & Putt Matchplay Championship pictured after the presentation in Tralee last Sunday. Pictured L to R: Ben Murphy (Newmarket, Junior Mens runner-up), Adam Kelly (Deerpark, Intermediate Mens runnerup), Daniel Kelly (Deerpark, Junior Mens winner), Rosemarie O’Sullivan (Tralee, Ladies winner), Bobby McCarron (Listowel, Intermediate Mens winner), John McGrath (Kerry County Board chairman), Damien Fleming (Deerpark, Senior Mens winner), Jason Cregan (Tralee, Senior Mens runner-up) and Catriona O’Connor (Tralee, Ladies runner-up)

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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. K.K.

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.D.

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. K.G.A.

MEANING OF LIFE

Sure It’s only a bit of craic. The children love dressing up. Sure there’s no harm in it.”

We had just passed a group of children all rigged out in Halloween costumes. Some faces were painted deathly white, with blood oozing from the forehead. One was decapitated, carrying his blood dripping head under his arm. The entire scene was macabre with skeleton costumes, devil horns, malformed bodies, mummies and monstrous corpselike creatures. No doubt hours of preparation goes into the makeup and cos tumes in homes and schools all over the world.

Not withstanding the fun and excitement this might generate in little minds it does not detract from the fact that this is a celebration of the ugli ness of death, darkness and evil. Maybe l am just a boring, aging woman but Hal loween is not for me.

The reality is that Halloween is a billion dollar industry.

But apart from that it’s dipping into the dark side of things and shows little reverence or respect for the tragedy of death.

The Word of God encourages us to “abstain from every form of evil.” 1 Thessalonians 5:22.

Ephesians 5:11 puts it like this “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness.....” and continues by telling us to “ Look carefully then how you walk not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil.”

In the Epistle of Saint John we read This is the message we have heard from him and pro claim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

Have l lost my sense of humour? I don’t think it’s funny celebrating things that are morose, ugly, disgusting, and gruesome. There’s enough real pain and suffering in the world. This is just my own personal opinion expressed here.

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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. D.W.

St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays.

Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour).

Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities.

I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet.

Say one Our Father and three Hail Marys with a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading de votion to St. Martha.

This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult. A.T.

A Prayer that had Never Known to Fail

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.

A holy St. Jude, apostle and martyr, great in vir tue, rich in miracle, near kinsman to Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoked your special patronage in time of need.

To you I have recourse from the depot of my heart, and humbly beg great power to come to my as sistance.

Help me in my present and most urgent petition. (Make Your Request).

In return I promise to make your name known and cause your name to be invoked.

St. Jude, pray for us and all who invoked thy aid. Amen.

Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 consecutive days. On the eight day your prayers will be answered for this prayer has never known to fail. Please don’t forget St. Jude once your wish is granted. M.C.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE

NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA

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