Volume 15 Issue 19

Pupils

TY Remembrance Crocus Project: Transition Year students in St. Michael’s College planted seeds this week that will flower in Spring. This project is done in remembrance of the children of the Holocaust

Kerry Shotokan Karate School bagged 33 medals in the National Championship held in Dublin on the 13th November 2022. 5 Gold, 8 Sliver and 20 Bronze. All our students shined and did their best with students from all around Kerry, including Listowel, Tralee, Killarney, Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Milltown, Lispole and Ventry. We are beyond proud of all our competitors. The school trains for all ages from 5 to adults in Listowel Community Centre on Wednesdays from 4-5pm and on Saturdays from 12-1pm, new students always welcome. For more information see www.kerrymartialarts.ie

Listowel Celtic U13 team through to the next round of the National cup winning 5-0 v Lough Derg

Listowel Celtic Under 12s Girls Saturday 12th November v Killarney Athletic U12s girls

Guard of honour last week for the late Mike Quilter from Lixnaw by the local coursing club lead by slipper David Galvin. Photo Moss Joe Browne

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AND SEASON OF GOODWILL

SUPPORT LOCAL BY SHOPPING LOCAL IN LISTOWEL

Our businesses and retailers have bounced back after the turmoil of Covid-19 but are now faced with the rising costs of inflation and need our support. The Christmas Tree scheduled for delivery, and a festive evening is planned to switch on the lights and launch Christmas in Listowel on Saturday November 26th from 4.30pm-7pm. There will be music, craft & foods stalls, children’s activities and the Turning on of the Lights at 5.15pm.

Listowel Business and Community Alliance are again looking forward to Lighting up Listowel in conjunction with Kerry CoCo and our sponsors. This year we hope to install a new “Book Motif installation” as a signal towards Listowel’s literary heritage. A word of thanks also to Gas Networks Ireland for their continued sponsorship of the Giant Christmas bauble light installation which will be on display in the Square. Rose Wall, Chairperson of Listowel Business and Community Alliance, has said “With Christmas on the way, there is an opportunity to get behind local businesses with local support and encouragement. We wish all traders a successful Christmas season especially those newly opened and would like to issue a little reminder that the Alliance is always open to new members!”

BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Ballybunion Active Retirement would like to thank the Community Activity Fund of Kerry County Council for a grant to fund a new dishwasher and 2 electric kettles to be stored at the groups meeting place-the Old Convent. These items were badly needed at the Old Convent so members of the Active Retirement group could end their meetings with a social opportunity for a chat with friends, a biscuit and cup of tea. Other community members that use the Respond Housing facility also can avail of these new amenities. Active Retire ment is very appreciative of the opportunity to benefit from this grant offered by the county through the Community Activity Fund.

LIXNAW GAA FUNDRAISING NIGHT AT THE DOGS ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH

The Fundraiser is for funding for Astro Turf pitch and Ball Wall that they have recently com pleted that adds to the already top class facilities that Lixnaw have at their sportsfield. They are hoping to have a great turnout at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium to finalise this project with admission tickets costing €10 each are on sale in the local shops in Lixnaw as well as through Club officers with kids going free. There is a prize of €500 for the holder of the ticket that matches the result of the Lixnaw Buster race as well as top raffle prizes on the night and music after racing.

“A lot of work goes on behind the scenes and we would like to acknowledge and thank local businesses and organisations for their support including Listowel MD Elected Members, KCC staff, Pat Sullivan, Declan O Mahony, Listowel MD Officer Andy Smith, Listowel Town Manager John Kennelly, Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors who greatly assist by running the voucher scheme, and the Alliance committee itself.” As always, we are grateful for the continued support of Kerry County Council. To help support local retailers and businesses, there will be free street parking, subject to a 2-hour limit with dates to be confirmed in the coming days.

Listowel Business and Community Alliance wants to wish everyone a safe and joyful Christmas and we look forward to welcoming everyone again in 2023.

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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 and the Mood. This week I bring you one of DóTerra’s top essential oils which act as a Natural Antibiotic – OREGANO!

Oregano has powerful cleansing properties that support our immune, respirato ry, and digestive systems. It has been used for centuries by the ancient Greeks for its taste and health benefits and is often referred to as ‘The Big Gun’ or ‘The Oil of Humility’. Oregano is a natural antibiotic and anti-inflammatory and is most popularly used for immune support. It is one of the Top 10 essential oils included in both the Family Essentials & Home Essentials Kits from Caroline’s Pod of Positivity. It offers powerful antioxidants and is distilled from the fragrant leaves of the Mediterranean herb.

Oregano is known to ease whooping cough, kill ringworm, treat athlete’s foot, candida, fungal infections, inflammation, carpel tunnel pain and arthritis, mus cle aches/pain, nasal polyp, warts and so much more. There is amazing healing power to be found in this dóTerra oil and it comes in a 15ml size bottle that contains 285 x drops of pure, neat and unadulterated essential oil.

Since Oregano is a ‘spice oil’ or ‘hot oil’ you may find it hard to drink it in water, however you can take it internally by putting one or two drops into a veggie capsule. I would recommend using it in your recipes when cooking and it is a top favourite in our house for any Pasta, Soup or Bolognese dishes. Oregano was a hot topic with food lovers at my Pod Table at the recent Listowel Food Fair Festival. This oil can be applied topically to the skin when blended with a carrier oil or added to a roller bottle with a mixture of other oils from the Family Essential Kit or Home Essential Kit to support your immunity, health and wellbeing. It can also be added to a cold-water diffuser to allow it to get airborne in your home, office, classroom or work space.

Oregano is one of the essential oils I will be using over the next few weeks as the weather is changing and I will have it pre-blended in a roller bottle with OnGuard, Lemon, Lavender, Melaleuca and Frankincense to support the Im mune System against seasonal threats. These oils mentioned are also part of the Family Essential and Home Essential Kits which are a great investment for health. As a family we always make sure to carry our Roller Bottles in the school bags, handbag, golf bag, and we apply them behind the ears, the back of the neck and on to our wrist points. If you still wear a face mask out and about or in your place of work you can apply the oils to the inside of the face mask.

These 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 experi ence from time to time, such as: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy Assist and so much more.

Caroline’s 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 consultations and appointments you can reach me on the number below to ar range a time / date that suits you and to gether we will start you on your journey with DóTerra’s essential oils.

Have a gentle week.

Caroline X

Tel: 087 292 1292

SHRONOWEN WIND FARM

This is the latest in the long list of wind farms approved by an bord Pleanala in North Kerry, but this one is very different - there were more submissions to an Bord Pleanala from State agencies than from the public. Could the public not be aware of this application, the closest yet to Listowel, 6Km North?

Kerry County Council made a comprehensive submission to an Bord Pleanala concluding “The planning authority has significant reservations regarding the conclusion reached in the EIAR and strongly recommends that permission be refused for the proposed development.” Issues quoted by Kerry county council included,

• 1,458 dwellings within 5 kilometres of the wind farm

• Shadow flicker will impact 25 dwellings and is not acceptable

• Close to the Wild Atlantic Way

• Over 200,000 cubic metres of bog will be excavated.

• Hen harriers, whooper swans, bats and other protected species frequent the site

The National Parks and Wildlife Service, Irish Water, Inland Fisheries and even the Depart ment of Local Government, Housing and Heritage all voiced serious concerns. Will our local authority or any of the other 18 Prescribed Bodies invited by an Bord Pleanala to make a submission to the original application now seek to take a Judicial Review?

APPROACH ROAD GETS A FACE-LIFT

Listowel Tidy Towns would like to acknowledge and thank, the organising committee of the Barn Dance held in Feburary 2019 for their contribution of €3,500, which went towards the complete revamping of the large planted area on the Tarbert Approach in Cahirdown. Originally the funds raised from The Barn Dance was going to go towards the cost of a van for Listowel Tidy Towns Group. In light of rising costs and difficulties in insurance and other running costs, it was decided, with the blessing of the Barn Dance Committee, to use the very generous proceeds raised, on a rather jaded planted area at Cahirdown. This was one of the first projects undertaken by Listowel Tidy Towns in 1994 on one of the most important approach roads into Listowel.

Listowel Tidy Towns would like to thank the Barn Dance Committee of Martin McCarthy, Sean Costello, Marina Bourke and Aiden O Connor fro their initiative and contribution. Their generios ity has made it possable to allow us to greatly enhance this entrance into our beautiful town. Picture shows Cllr Jimmy Moloney, Julie Gleeson & Mary O’Hanlon of Listowel Tidy Towns. Martin McCarthy & Sean Costello of the Barn Dance Committee, Brendan Lynch who cleared & prepared the area for planting & Horticulturist Emmett Kelly who along with his mom Kerry Brazell of Listowel Garden Centre, designed & planted the area with pollination friendly plants.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

This week we are going to focus on how important it is for you and your wellbeing to keep yourself accountable to your commitment to feel and look better especially now as Christ mas is approaching. There are many areas where accountability plays a big part in your weight loss and wellness journey. So, let’s break them down and ask yourself are you actu ally ticking all the boxes.

It’s you not me...

Very often you can blame others for “making” you eat or drink something you actually hadn’t planned on having which can very often be the start of the slippery slope that we are all familiar with. For example your feelings and emotions could be responsible for your actions to eat mindlessly and yet you could point the finger of blame at someone else. So maybe it’s time to recognise that you need to take the reigns of responsibility into your own hands, as after all it’s only you will carry the implications of your actions around with you let it be in your mind or your body.

There will always be occasions when we do want to have that little bit of relaxation to have the treat without the after taste of the guilt. These would be occasions like a day out, a meal out, a mini staycation or an office get together. Blaming others for our actions is an easy way of letting ourselves “ off the hook “ for our own accountability. Your choices are your decisions. Always remember when you point the finger at someone else remem ber there are still four fingers pointing back at YOU.

Accountability

Accountability is all about keeping records.

It is a proven fact when you keep an account of what you eat and drink you are more aware and mindful of your calorie intake. By keeping a track of your calories you are less likely to “forget” the little things that can all add up in the end. Keeping track of your daily foods can be done in different ways, it’s all about finding the way that works for you . Some people may like to keep a track record on their phone while others may prefer to put pen to paper and write it down, Whichever works will work No guessing ,No messing !!

Being accountable to somebody else with your weight other than yourself is very important also as we do tend to leave ourselves off the hook quite easily at times. By doing this you are making a commitment not alone to yourself but to somebody else also. “It will be a weight off your mind“. So that is another reason why San Rita Wellness works so well for our members as they check in weekly with us.

Mini Goals

Setting yourself a mini goal will keep you mindful and in the loop when you do feel like you may be inclined to throw complete caution to the wind. Having that mini goal in mind will help you to get back on track again so as not to cause too much damage overall Keeping a weekly record of your mini goals can help your motivation and commitment to stick with it and know that it will be worth it. Remember the saying “ Slow progress is better than No progress “

You may set yourself a goal by deciding to lose five to seven pounds at a time or maybe seeing a lower number on the scales. It could be an item of clothing that is a little bit too tight at the moment that you would like for it to fit better or maybe you would like to be able to reach for a size down in the clothes rail next time you buy yourself something whether it’s online or in the shops. Now picture that in your mind and think how great that would feel.

Motivation

We are all different and it takes different things to encourage us to be more motivated. For some it can be the number on the scales or the clothes fitting better. For more it could be looking forward to meeting up with family and friends over Christmas and wanting to look and feel our best.

By constantly reminding ourselves of whichever it is will help keep the motivation strong. So, remember the saying: To wake up with Motivation, Go to bed with Determination

For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Well ness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “At Home Service“ or our “One to One Service“. NB - Our weekly “In Person Meetings“ have reopened in Listowel Community Centre and Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre every Wednesday .

Give us a call on Sandra 087 6718377 | Rita 087 1012174 Until next week, Sandra and Rita

MASS IN DUAGH FOR THOSE WHO DIED DURING THE YEAR

There will be a Mass in Duagh Church on Friday 25th of November at 7.30pm for all those who have died during the year. Pupils in 5th class in Duagh NS have painted rocks and each family will get a rock and a candle on the night in memory of their loved ones. Thanks to Mrs Phelan’s class for getting involved in this project again this year. The Liturgy group would like someone from each family there on the night to take up their family candle (sup plied by the litrugy group) to the altar on the night.

in association

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THE MADNESS

By Fergal Keane

A MEMOIR OF WAR, FEAR AND PTSD

As a journalist Keane has covered conflict and brutality across the world for more than thirty years, from Rwanda, Sudan, South Africa, So malia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine and many more. Driven by an irresistible compulsion to be where the night is darkest, he made a name for reporting with humanity and empathy from places where death and serious injury were not abstractions, and tragedy often just a moment’s bad luck away. But all this time he struggled not to be overwhelmed by another story, his acute ‘complex post-traumatic stress disorder’, a condition arising from exposure to multiple instances of trauma experienced over a long pe riod. This condition has caused him to suffer a number of mental break downs and hospitalisations. Despite this, and countless promises to do otherwise, he has gone back to the wars again and again.

Why? In this powerful and intensely personal book, Keane interrogates what it is that draws him to the wars, what keeps him there and offers a reckoning of the damage done.

PTSD affects people from all walks of life. Trauma can be found in many places, not just war. Keane’s book speaks to the struggle of all who are trying to recover from injury, addiction and mental breakdown. It is a sur vivor’s story drawn from lived experience, told with honesty, courage and an open heart.

OPEN FROM 10.30AM - 5.30PM

YELLOW RIBBONS FOR KERRY HOSPICE

KILFLYNN

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 14th November at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsil lagh, Lixnaw were 1,21,25 and 30.

There was no winner of the 4,000 Jackpot. Con gratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:

Paddy O’Reilly, Lixnaw, Ronan Donovan, Ab beydorney and Michelle Carroll, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney.

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar on Monday 14th November at 10.30p.m with a €4,100 Jackpot.

Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crot tagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/ play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who 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 sup port is greatly appreciated.

CROTTA

U-15 HURLERS

Congratulations and well done to the Crotta U15 Team and management who won the Tom Healy Hurling Tournament Shield on Friday 11th Novem ber in Abbeydorney. In the Semi Final the lads lost to eventual Cup winners Tralee Parnell after a very tough and sporting game. This meant a Ardfert & Crotta Shield final. The Crotta lads dug deep and had a fine victory. Diarmuid O’Driscoll Captain of Crotta received the Tom Healy Shield from Tom Fitzmaurice, Chairman of Abbeydorney Bord Na nÓg. Evan O’Sullivan received the player of the match trophy also from Tom Fitzmaurice. Con gratulations Evan.

Huge thanks to Abbeydorney GAA for hosting an other fantastic tournament. Thanks to all players, parents, coaches, and referees involved. Thanks to Ardfert, Tralee Parnells, Crotta and Lixnaw for a fine evening hurling

U-16 HURLERS

Congratulations and well done to the Crotta/ Kilmoyley U16 Team and Management who cap tured the North Kerry U16 “A” Championship hurl ing title on the Full Time Score St Brendan’s 1-12 Kilmoyley/Crotta 2-11, played in the ARC Ardfert on Sunday morning 13th November.

Joint captains Darragh Corridon (Kilmoyley) & Tony Dowling (Crotta) accepted the trophy from NK Board PRO Tommy O’Connor. Darragh Corridon was awarded Man of the Match. Thanks, and well done everybody involved. Thanks to all players, parents, officials and mentors.

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

In aid of St.Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn on Friday 9th December at 7.00p.m in St. Columbus Centre, Kilflynn. €5 per book €2 per extra sheet, buy from the school in advance or on the night. Drinks/Treats available on the night to buy. Special Christmas surprise for the kids.

MEMORIAL MASS

For deceased members of Kerry Ingredients, Lis towel in St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Wednes day 16th November at 7.30 p.m.

DANCING

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

SENIOR HURLING FINAL

The North Kerry Senior Hurling Championship Final [John Joe O’Sullivan Cup] will take place On Saturday,19th November - Between Causeway and Crotta - Venue: Kilmoyley Throw in: 2.30pm Extra time if necessary and winner on the day. Best wishes to the Crotta players and their man agement.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

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

COMMUNITY WALKWAY

Lights at the sports field, Dromakee on from Mon day 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 December 2022. If you wish to model on the night, please Contact Niamh on 086 314415 or Maureen on 087 9893847 A great night of fash ion, fun and music to look forward to

MASSES

FOR THE DEAD

Kilflynn: Wednesday 16th November at 7.30p.m (Those who died during the year) 23rd Nov. & 30th Nov. 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. There will be a cup of tea/coffee after the Mass Wednesday 16th in Kilflynn

BALLYDUFF

LOTTO DRAW

The results of the weekly Ballyduff GAA Club, Lady’s Walk Hurling Club and the Ballyduff Community Games Com mittee Lotto Draw for Tuesday November 8th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 1, 3 and 6 and the Bonus number was 8. There was no winner of the €16,900 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 consolation prize winners were Stevie Diggin, Clahane; Charlie Diggin, Causeway; David Slattery, Glounerdalive. 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.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

Minor Football: Commiserations to our Minor footballers who lost to Listowel Emmets in the North Kerry Minor Foot ball Championship Division 1 final played at Jack Walsh Park, Asdee on Saturday last. After a bright opening, with a goal from Stefan Carrig it was nip and tuck and the team retired at halftime with Listowel leading by a point. This was stretched to three points midway through the second half but our boys kept fighting and reduced the margin to one and could not close the gap and ended up losing by two points. Well done to the team and management Sean and TJ Brown and Johno Mahony who put in a lot of effort during the year losing the Division 2 County League Football final and winning our division in the Club Minor Hurling Championship .

Wedding: Congratulations to Garry O’Brien and Vicky Tynan who were married on Friday last. Gary is a former Bal lyduff and Kerry hurler and is the present Manager of the Ballyduff Senior hurling team. We wish them Health and happiness in the future.

COISTE NA NÓG

Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg Medal Presentation: The Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg medal presentation will take place on this Friday night, 18th November at 7.30pm in Ballyduff National School. Limerick All-Star hurler Gearóid Hegarty will be presenting medals to all age groups on the night. Hope to see everyone there.

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

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Sliabh a’Mhadra Parents’ Association - Christmas Raffle is back bursting with fabulous prizes. Raffle cards are avail able in local shops and businesses. €2 per line or 3 for €5. If you are not in , you can’t win it! As always we appreciate your continued support.

BALLYDUFF COURSING

The three day Ballyduff Coursing Meeting takes place at the Club’s Grounds, Rahela on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 18th, 19th & 20th. The North Kerry Cup is the feature event over the weekend and attracts many of the top greyhounds each year. The Dog Trial Stake, The Bitch Trial Stake, All Age Bitch Stake, Surplus Stake, Village Inn Stake and the Working Members Stake are also up for grabs and some great buckles are in prospect. A great weekend of coursing is guaranteed so Ballyduff Coursing Ground is the place to be.

A THOUGHT

If a thing is worth doing, or seeing, or listening to, does it not deserve to be enjoyed this very day?

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Ballylongford Christmas Craft and Food Fair will take place on this Sunday 20th November in Ballylongford Parish Hall. Come along for wonderful Christmas present ideas and treats! Doors open 10.00am – 4.00pm.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

Training: Training continues on Wednesdays for juveniles at the ARC from 6pm-8pm, with the younger athletes in action from 6pm and the U12s and older from 7.00pm. Fee is €2.

Fitness Session: Adults have a fitness session from 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the ARC and all are welcome. Fee is €3 per person. Adults will also be in action on Mondays in Tralee at 7.00pm. See social media for details.

Upcoming: Events coming up shortly will be the Munster juvenile B cross country and later the national walks for masters on December 18th. Walk training is on Mondays from Tralee and new members are welcome.

Registration: News regarding registrations will be announced shortly and details will be revealed on social media. Info: Contact the secretary Moira on 087 7985557 or by email stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail.com or come along to training at the ARC on Wednesdays to talk to the coaches or officials and see what the sessions are like

Listowel Celtic Under 11 boys in action at the John Dowling Memorial at the weekend

BALLYBUNION

ST JOHN’S CHURCH

This year we will as always have our beautiful Remembrance Tree situated beside the altar. You can write down your loved ones names on the tag and hang the tag on the tree and please use sanitizer. You can also phone Geraldine and she will include them for you.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

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.

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

The next Tea Dance will be held this Sunday 20th November in

from 3pm-5pm in aid of Insurance. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments and music by Ger Walsh. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities. Also our Annual Christmas Party will be held on December 11th with music by Ger Walsh and this Party will be free.

DAN MCCABE IN THE TINTEÁN

VISIT SANTA AT BALLYBUNION

CENTRE

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

It is with

to a ticket please contact Eileen – 086 2234965 Con – 087 4184241

Marie – 087 9542102. Places are limited, the committee will also be calling Spot Prize’s and Raffle on the night. Anyone wishing to buy a ticket can do also. Looking forward to seeing you all.

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.

TEENAGE ALCOHOL-FREE DISCO

The next non-Alcohol teenage disco will be held on Saturday 3rd December in Ballybunion Community Centre. Live DJ with DJ Fringey. Disco from 9pm-11pm, 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

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Scoil Íosagáin’s Parents Association will hold several clothes collections throughout the year. Clothes can be dropped to the front door of the school at any time during the school year, during school hours Monday to Friday only. Reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains. A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success. Please do not leave bags at the school gates.

KILCONLY NATIONAL SCHOOL

Is now open for enrolment applications for the 2023-2024 School Year. Please email the school for Pre-enrolment form before Friday 22nd Feb Email cillconla@gmail.com

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.

CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES

Art and Craft classes for Children every Saturday Time 11.30am -1pm €12 per child. At the cottage Studio Gallery, Cinema Lane, Ballybunion. For children aged 5 to 12 years all welcome and all materials supplied. Booking is es sential phone Marie telephone 086 066 4435 or email mariebrennan88@gmail.com.

MEN’S AQUA AEROBICS

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

JOY FIT IRELAND

Joy fit is a new exercise programme to Ballybunion, jumping for joy. The venue is the community centre. Tues, Thurs and Sat at 10am and is €15 per class. Booking is required because there are a limited number of boots and they depend on size and weight. Text +380686849819.

BALLYBUNION CCÉ

A reminder that music classes are every Friday in St Joseph Sec School. Registration is also available €6 per child,

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.

BALLYBUNION ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Ballybunion active retirement group are holding weekly meetings in the old convent, Doon road every Wednesday at 2pm. Creative writing classes, art workshops, yoga, visits to the theatre and day trips are some of our activities. You can contact Pat Buckley on 086 3561 615.

BALLYBUNION PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

The parent & Toddler group every Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. This is a great meeting place for parents & carers with babies & small children to relax & chat together while children play. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cost is €3 per family which includes snacks and group outings. For more information please contact Laura on 087 057 3384.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am and now every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Ballybunion Health & Leisure centre. If you are anxious to make a start now you can join our “At Home Service” where our members love the support, motivation, accountability and also seeing fantastic results on the scales. Call us for more information. Sandra 087 6718377 Rita 087 1012174

BALLYBUNION BADMINTON

Ballybunion Badminton is back, badminton will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 10pm, in Ballybunion Community Centre €5 per person. New members are always welcome. If you have any enquiries please contact the Ballybunion Baseliners Facebook page.

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

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FOR BALLYBUNION

We are starting a GoFundMe to help fund the cost of Christmas lights in Ballybunion. We estimate that the cost of funding for the Christmas lights to be in the region of 6,500 euro.

We in the Forum have been involved in the Christmas Lights programme for the last five years but we were forced to go to the townspeople through a GoFundMe appeal for the last number of years as we didn’t have a local funding stream since the Covid19 pandemic.

We have invested annually in a continuous replacement policy for the upgrading of the Town Lights due to the environment in town over the Christmas period. This is costly and requires continuous investment in the cables and bulbs. There is the ongoing cost of insurance, the hire of a cherry picker (Hoist), the cost of erecting the lights and trees, plus a legacy debt to the ESB (believed to be around €3,200), all of which must be covered.

The good news is that all the bulbs are now “Led’s” (Light Emitting Diods) and are more resilient and more cost effective to run so the electrical power drain is minimal and more economical.

We are initiating this GoFundMe appeal to the townspeople and businesses of Ballybunion. With this support Bal lybunion will have the Lights, seasonal appearance and Christmas Spirit as usual.

If you wish to donate, the link is https://gofund.me/554b89da

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Bridie Enright of East End and Lahes rough. May she Rest In Peace.

BALLYLONGFORD CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR

Will take place on Sunday 20th November in Ballylongford Parish Hall. Come along for wonderful Christmas present ideas and treats! Doors open 10am - 4pm.

BALLYBUNION NOTES: Email: ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com

Ballybunion Community Centre

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 Tinteán Theatre this Saturday 19th November. Tickets on sale now on our website. www.tintean.ie

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS MARKET Delighted to officially announce our Christmas Market on Saturday 26th November from 11am to 4pm in Ballybunion Community Centre. We are full to the brim with stallholders, Tir na nOg are having Santa Claus upstairs. It’s going to be a brilliant day so mark your calendars now.

COMMUNITY

Working in collaboration with The Ballybunion Community Markets Team, Tir Na Nóg 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.

great Delight we tell you that our Annual Christmas Senior Citizens Party is back. It will take place this year at The Ballybunion Golf Club, Sandhill Road on Friday December 16th with Mass at 7pm, followed by Christmas Dinner. There will be Music by Steve Donegan and of course the most important Man Santa Himself. Anyone entitled

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

DEATH

The death took place of Aileen Barry, Tieraclea Park, Tarbert and formerly of Thomas Street, Drogheda, County Louth. Aileen, who was in her eighties, died on Wednesday 9 November at Beechwood Nursing Home, Newcastlewest. Her Requiem Mass was cel ebrated by Fr Michael Hussey and took place in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Friday 11 November. Her daughter Michelle recalled how her mother was born in Drogheda and worked for some fifteen years in a drapery shop there which gave her a great love of clothes and fashion. She met and fell in love with Michael Barry from Ballybunion who was working at the ESB Power Station at Poolbeg, Dublin. They were married in Armagh in September 1971. In the early 1980’s with the ESB recruiting staff for Tarbert Power Station they moved to Tarbert where Mick obtained employment, living in the ESB staff houses in Tiera clea Park. They had two children Tim and Michelle. Aileen had a great love for cats and dogs, films, fash ion and dancing while Mick had a great love for foot ball. Old age and ill health saw them both going into nursing homes. Mick died at Kilcara Nursing Home on 5 January 2021 and was buried in Ballybunion. Aileen had moved to Beechwood, Newcastlewest in 2018 where she became a firm favourite with residents and staff. She had a great grá for her birth place in Drogheda and it was her wish to be buried there with her sister who had predeceased her. She reposed in Townley’s Funeral Home in Drogheda and burial took place on Saturday 12 November in St Peter’s Cemetery, Drogheda. Sympathy of the community is extended to her son Tim, daughter Michelle and their partners, two grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sympathy is also extended to Maura McNamara (née Guerin) of Essex, England and formerly of Dooncaha, Tarbert and her brother Francie Guerin, Middleton, Cork on the recent death of Maura’s husband George McNamara, Essex and formerly of Ahanagran, Bally longford in his 93rd. year. Sympathy also to their four children and extended relatives and friends.

Sympathy also to the Enright family on the death of Bridie Enright, Lahesrough, Ballybunion . Bridie died after a short illness on Friday 11 November . Her Requiem Mass took place in St John’s Church, Ballybunion on Monday last 14th. followed by in terment in the adjoining cemetery . Bridie had been house-keeper for Fr Arthur Moynihan while he was parish priest in Tarbert from 1963 to 1976 and later in Ardfert up until his death in 1993.

Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na marbh go léir.

BEREAVEMENT MASS

Tarbert Bereavement Support Group have arranged a Mass to commemorate and remember parishion ers and others who died between 1st. November 2021 and 31 October 2022. The Mass will be cel ebrated in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert at 7pm on this Friday 18 November. The deceased include; Margaret Kenny, Doonard Crescent, Lila Kissane, St Patrick’s Terrace, Ita Gormley, Tieraclea Park, Eileen O’Connell, Doonard Lower, Sean Guerin, Dooncaha, Sadie O’Carroll, Pulleen, Joseph O’Connor, Cockhill, Siobhan White, Doonard Lower, Mary Teresa Mus grave, Court, Glin, James Murphy, Church Street, Paul Braine, Doonard Lower, Michael Sheehan, Tarmons, Olive Kiely, Church Street and New York, Doreen Normile, Clareview, Anna (nee Egan) and her husband Edward Litchfield, Chapel Street and Eng land, Jane Kiely, Main Street, Mossy Kearney, Moy vane / England, Teresa Mackessy, Tarmons, Roscom mon and England, Frences Butler (nee Finucane), Farranawanna and Cork, Bernadette Webbe (nee

McDonnell), Dooncaha and England, Anna Collins, Ballygoughlin, Glin.

Parishioners who were born in Tarbert and who died and were buried elsewhere - Joan Preston (nee Mulcaire) Doonard Upper and England, Jane Ryan (nee Murphy), Sallowglen, David Flynn, Glencul lare and U.S.A., Sr Sacred Heart Meade, Glencullare and Galway, Arthur Buckley, Tarmons and Laois, Eddie Shanahan, Ardmore and U.S.A. Margaret (nee Walsh) and Breda Cregan, Tarmons and Ballybunion, Gerard Griffin, St Patrick’s Terrace and Cork, Hannah O’Sullivan (nee Stack) Dooncaha and Finuge, Danny Foley, Pulleen and Ballydonoghue. Beannacht Dé agus Solas na bhFlaitheas le h-anamacha na marbh go léir.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tarbert Historical and Heritage Society will host local historian Christopher Keane who will talk on ‘The Crosbies of Cork, Kerry, Laois and Leinster with particular reference to their links with Ballyheigue, Ardfert and Ballylongford ‘. The Crosbies were one of the leading landlord families in North Kerry for over 300 years. The talk will take place in Tarbert Bride well on Saturday 19 November (this Saturday) at 7.30pm agus fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne. Please note earlier start time of 7.30pm.

TARBERT THEATRE PLAYERS

Tarbert Theatre Players will stage ‘Nobody’s talking to Me’, a Comedy Play in 2 Acts by Tommy Marrin at the Community Centre, Tarbert at 8pm over three nights - November 18, 19 and 20, Friday to Sunday inclusive. The Play is directed by Cormac Wall, mak ing his debut as director and the stage manager is P.J. Normile and has an all- star cast of seasoned per formers. Tickets cost €10 each and can be purchased from Eithne at Tarbert Pharmacy, 068/ 36238. You have an ideal opportunity over three nights to enjoy a cure for the blues!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS

In the run up to Christmas there are two Craft and Food Fairs which will give us the opportunity to pur chase some locally produced crafts and items which would make ideal Christmas presents. The Bally longford Fair takes place on Sunday 20 November in the Ballylongford Parish Hall from 10am to 4pm . The Tarbert Fair takes place on Sunday 27 November in the Tarbert Community Centre from 12am to 4pm and there is already heavy booking on tables and stands for varied items. This is an opportunity to buy local and support local crafts people.

GAA 500 DRAW

The Tarbert GAA 500 draw took place on Sunday 6 November and the lucky winners were Aisling Denihan €500 and 2nd Prize €50 to Anne Healy and 3rd. Prize €50 to Nora Lynch. The next draw will take place on Sunday 5 December and tickets can be pur chased from the usual sources or online at tarbert gaa.ie. If you are not in , you can’t win!.

BEIR BUA GABRIEL

There was a capacity crowd in St John’s Theatre, Listowel last Friday night to celebrate the upcoming 70th. Birthday of poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice. Fellow poets, singers, writers, musicians and foot ballers lined up to pay full and fulsome tribute to a man recognised as one of the nation’s most ac complished poets in the great tradition of Seamus Heaney. Well done to our neighbour Gabriel, not for getting his very artistic wife Brenda (née Downey) from Tarbert.

Gabriel, go maire tú an Chéad agus bliain chun aithrí

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

Is on every Friday in Tarbert Bridewell between 10.30 and 12.00. Different activities every week fol lowing 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: Wednesday 16th November at 10.00am. Wednesday 16th November at 7.30pm (Mass for deceased members of Kerry Ingredients, Listowel). Friday 18th November at 7.30pm (Mass for the De ceased). Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm for Michael Nolan, Coolruane; Tom Flaherty, Keel: Gerald O’Sullivan, Ahabeg; Bob & Betty McElligott, The Vil lage.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass times: Tuesday 15th November at 7.30pm (Mass for the Deceased). Sunday 20th November at 11.00am for Tom Barry, Pallas.

RATHEA CHURCH:

Mass times: Monday 14th November at 7.30pm (Mass for the Deceased). Sunday 20th November at 9.30am for special intentions.

PARISH OFFICE:

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

LIXNAW HOSPICE GROUP

The Lixnaw Hospice Group would like to sincerely thank everyone who gave so generously to their recent Hospice Fundraiser. A whopping €1,618.00 was raised and this was so much appreciated for this worthy cause.

CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA

We are delighted to announce that classes in tra ditional singing will commence in the Ceolann on Wednesday next 16th November at 7pm for all ages. This is an exciting addition to all our other various classes available in traditional music covering all in struments, step dancing and sean nós dancing. Places can be booked through all our social media platforms and any additional information required please con tact our secretary Anne on 087 6979334. For all your

up-to-date Comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas. ie, kerryccé Facebook page and tweet @kerrycomhal tas. Slán tamall.

LIXNAW GAA

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW:

Congratulations to Rosemary Honan, Lixnaw, on win ning €121 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in Foley’s Gala, Lixnaw. Every week for the next five weeks there will be an extra draw for a ham per. Thanks for your continued support.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS:

Lixnaw GAA are holding a Night at the Dogs Fundrais er 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 7/11/2022 - Jackpot €6,600. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were: 1, 5, 11, 29. Lucky Dip €30 winners: David Trant; Jim Hickey, Lis towel. Lucy Dip €20 winners: Katie Cahill, Kilshenane; Pat Lane, Kockanure; Mike Mangan, Lyre. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €6,700. 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 €9,300. Numbers drawn were: 9, 11, 14, 16. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Fionnuala McMahon/Jerome Foley, Lixnaw; Bertie Browne, Listowel; Myles Straker, England. Next draw Monday 14th November in the Quilter’s Bar. Jackpot €9,350.

CONTACT

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

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

There was no winner of last Thursday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 2 14 17 21. Last Thursday night’s winners were: €100 Arek Turbinsci, Drom murhur, Moyvane. €50 Miriam Slemon, c/o Lena Slemon. €20 each: Patrick O’Carroll, Ballyduff. Ita O’Connell, Ennismore, Listowel. Anne Carey, Listowel. Ita O’Connell, Ennismore, Listowel. Con O’Connell, En nismore, Listowel. Free Tickets: Tina McMahon, New castlewest. Eileen Enright, Lisselton. Breda Buckley, Leitrim Middle. Patricia Dennehy, Ballyduff. Robert Slemon, Feale Drive, Listowel. 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.

BINGO

As those of you who come to bingo on Thursday nights know the crowds are quite big and parking is not easy. A few people who live in the area have problems com ing and going to their houses. Can I ask you to please be aware of this and make sure that you are not block ing residents. Thank you.

FR. PAT AHERN IS ONE OF OUR OWN A native of Leitrim Middle, a member of a very mu sical family and the man who had the vision to set up what is now known as National Folk Theatre of Ireland, “Siamsa Tire”. His new book called “Forging the Dance” is a history of his journey from small be ginnings, starting with the choir in St. John’s Church,

Tralee to Teach Siamsa in Finuge in 1974 and Carrig in the Kerry Gaeltacht in 1995. His journey finally led to the purpose

in 1991. Siamsa has played in theatres all over the world, from Tralee to the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, to Broadway. You could say Siamsa was the forerunner to Riverdance, it brought a new insight to Irish dance and song in the more traditional sense. Fr. Pat is still going strong. His legacy is testament to a man who saw no boundaries, a man who saw the opportunities and grabbed them with both hands. Congratulations to you, Fr. Pat, may you enjoy many more years of good health.

MOYVANE BADMINTON

Last Sunday two Kerry Masters Teams travelled to UL to compete in graded F/G/H competitions. Carmel Hudson & Jenelle Griffin were members of the team that won gold medals. Congratulations to all mem bers of the team. Well done to Helen Browne who was runner up in the Masters C/D/E competition. The November handicap tournament will be held in Kil larney Sports Complex on next Sunday, November 20.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, November 17, 10.00am Anniversary Mass for Noreen O’Driscoll, Farranree, Cork.

Saturday, November 19 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for John Quinn, Leitrim Middle. Sunday, November 20 11.00am People of the Parish.

KNOCKANURE: Friday, November 18 Private Intention at 10.00am Sunday, November 20 9.30am Private Intention.

built theatre, Siamsa Tire in Tralee

James Enright receiving his cheque of €2,300 after winning Find the Joker in the Swanky Bar Tarbert on Sunday night

Ballydonoghue CCE musicians who took part in the youth session at Duchas Comhaltas Centre last weekend in Tralee

Listowel Active Retired Group on a weeks holiday in Waterford recently, enjoyed by all

The staff of Dromclough NS with Ms. Norma Foley, TD, Minister for Education on her recent visit to the school

St. Michael’s College TY students were visited by local Young Social Innovators coordinator Cait Fitzgerald during the week. Her workshop aimed to enhance and form their YSI project this year

Listowel Celtic U16 won 6-3 against the Park at the weekend

A content looking Pat Buckley from Behins enjoying a beverage at Brosnans Bar after doing his weekend shop ping at Listowel. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Winner of the Minor Scratch Cup at Ballybunion Golf Club Jonathan Sheehan, receives his trophy from Mick McCarthy. Pic by Francis Bennett

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 14/11/22 - Numbers Drawn 1-3-11-25

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Mairead O’Carroll c/o Shebeen

€20 Kate & Denise c/o Credit Union

€20 Jess Quilter c/o Shebeen

€20 Mike Holly, O’Connells Avenue

€20 Marie Scanlon, Dromin

Next Draw 21/11/22 at Kevin Brodericks - Jackpot €5,350

Best of luck to all teams in action this weekend, from under 12’s to Seniors. Many of our teams are progressing onto the next rounds of the National Cup, we wish them every success in this competition.

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

In the interest of safety we ask that all children are dropped and collected by an adult from the area they are training. Pat Kennedy park can be very busy on Sunday mornings with traffic.

Listowel Celtics World Cup Fundraiser.

With the World Cup starting on Friday November 20th, can you predict which two teams will reach the final on December 18th. Get your predictions in now €10 to enter

Entry cards available at O’Connells Decor and JK Sports and from committee and team managers.

Closing date for entries November 24th. Thanks for supporting Listowel Celtics fundraiser

BEALE GAA

Beale GAA Club host our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 26th, in Ballybunion Community Centre.

Our juniors travel to Knockanure to play Desmonds B in North Kerry Intermedi ate Cup semi-final on Sunday, at noon.

Ballyduff came up short against Emmetts in the final of the North Kerry Minor Championship, Division 1, on Saturday. Despite a great performance, they were two points adrift at the final whistle. Well done to Beale’s Con Fitzsimons, Jack Mallon and Michael Dunworth who lined out with Ballyduff.

There was no jackpot winner and no match-3 winners in this week’s Beale Lotto which took place in The Exchange on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 2, 15, 23 and 24. Luck dip winners each receive €25: Jonathan Sheehan and Katherine Purtill (online), Liam O’Donoghue and Tom Joe O’Mahony. Next week’s jackpot is €2,100. The draw takes place on Sunday night in Mikey Joe’s at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto.

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, are available in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local pubs. Play online by downloading the Clubforce app or simply click the link on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or log onto https://clubforce. com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/. All online entries must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw – entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

Mens Scotch Foursomes 14 Hole Competition – Cashen Course – 13th Nov

1st Frank Dore & John Shier 36pts

2nd Eamon Fitzmaurice & T.J. Galvin 35pts

3rd Patrick John O’Sullivan & Sean C O’Sullivan 35pts

Fixtures: Sunday 20th November 2022 – Mens Foursomes 14 Hole Competi tion – Cashen Course

Ladies 18 Holes Stableford Singles – Old Course – Tuesday 8th November 2022

1st Annmarie Carroll (17) 30 pts

2nd Susan Walsh (58) 26 pts

Ladies Singles Competition – Cashen Course – Saturday 12th November 2022

1st Patricia Barrett (32) 46

2nd Ide O’Brien (46) 39 (25 pts B9)

3rd Anne Marie Healy (24) 39

Fixtures: Saturday 19th November 2022 – Ladies Christmas Hamper Sponsored by Spar Listowel – Cashen Course Tuesday 22nd November 2022 - Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 10th November 2022 – Cashen Course

1st. Jerry Sexton (27) 17+5 22pts

2nd. Paudie Kindlan (29) 17+2           19pts. B3-7.

3rd. Michael K.Barrett (11)     19pts. B3-6.

Gross. John Kinsella             14pts.

4th. Rory Flannery (23) 21-3        18pts. B3-10.

5th. Patrick Snr Carmody (36) 21-3    18pts. B3-9.

6th. Brendan Lynch (22) 19-1        18pts. B3-9. B1-3.

7th. Eddie Moylan (20) 17+1      18pts. B3-8.

8th. Tadgh Barrett (40) 19-1          18pts. B3-7.

9th. Martin Lucey (13) 19-2            17pts. B3-8.

10th. Jody Fitzmaurice (19)15+2      17pts. B3-7.B6-13. V. Seamus Hanley (14)         16pts.  B3-4.

SV. Noel Morkan (20) 12+5        17pts. B3-7. B6-11

SSV. Denis Eggleston (31) 17-2      15pts.        B3-7.

Fixtures: Thursday 17th November - Senior Men’s Christmas Hamper – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition: Fixtures: Friday 18th November 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for 11th November 2022, were as follows; 1, 3, 14, 15. The Jackpot was €7,800 and there was no jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips; Tim Mc Ellistrim - Coolkeragh. Lily O’ Flynn - c/o Pat. Julieann Walsh - Online. John O’ Mahony - Online. Maurice Henchy- Lyre. The following won three free tickets: Stephen Lonergan - Online. Kathleen Daughton - Dromerin. John & Kate Mc Grath. Next Jackpot will be €7,900 and it will take place Friday 18th November 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Results:

The Kieran Corridan Intermediate cup semi-final Ballydonoghue B v Listowel B took place on Sunday November 13th in Bob Stack Park Ballybunion. The final score was Ballydonoghue B 0-11 to Listowel B 1-05.

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €3,800 jackpot Numbers drawn were 12,19,21 and 28

Lucky dips:

1. Thomas Rodger’s, Online 2. Bridie and Jimmy Foley, Kilbaha 3. Maurice O Connor, Online 4. Eamon Moran, Online 5. Tom Moran, Ballyduff

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 €4,000 and will be held in Speedys Bar Sunday the 13th of November at 8:30 As always thank you for your continued support.

#UpTheBoro

CLUB AGM:

The AGM of Moyvane GAA will be held in the Marian Hall on Friday, 2nd De cember at 8.00pm. All are welcome to attend. Any Motions or Officer Nomina tions must be with Club Secretary Aine Cronin by Friday, 25th November. Email to secretary.moyvane.kerry@gaa.ie or text 0879816732.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,500

Numbers drawn 5,17,21,28

€50 Mary Byrnes, Coolanelig

€30 Mary O’Regan, Lyre

€20 Keane and Nolan Grandchildren c/o Paddy Keane

€20 Angela Kelly, Knockadireen

€20 Barney Buckley, Foildarrig

Sellers Prize: John Dennehy

No match 3’s

Next weeks jackpot €10,600 with draw at 9:30pm in Jim’s Bar. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers and online at www.klubfunder.com

TARBERT GAA

Monthly €500 Draw:

Our next draw takes place on Sunday 5th December 2022. Don’t forget to pur chase your ticket and be in the draw for a GUARANTEED Prize of €500. Yes, €500 will be won!! Tickets are available online tarbertgaa.ie, from committee members and from the Post Office.

Bernard O Callaghan North Kerry Senior Championship Semi Final Result

Hard luck to our Senior team who were beaten by Castleisland Desmond’s in the Bernard O Callaghan North Kerry Senior Championship Semi Final last Sunday 13th November in Moyvane, losing on a score line of Tarbert 1-11, Castleisland Desmonds 3-11.

TARBERT LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (LGFA)

Registration Evening

Registration evening details

Date: Thursday 1st December 2022

Time: 6 – 8pm

Venue: Tarbert Community Centre

Registration for Teams: U6s / U8s / U10s / U12s / U14s / U16s

We are delighted to announce that on 27th October 2022 Tarbert LGFA was ratified by the executive of the Kerry LGFA County Board. We are so proud to be able to join the 38 other LGFA Clubs in Kerry.

Huge thank you to our Kerry County Board and the delegates of all the LGFA clubs in Kerry who voted in favour of Tarbert LGFA being ratified. This is a huge vote of confidence in our project & our desire to make Ladies Gaelic Football available to all girls in our locality.

To celebrate the launch of our new club for 2023, Tarbert LGFA are offering an exciting registration package for all the girls who register with us before 5th December 2022.

Included in this package each girl will receive a new training kit to the value of €60, including a newly designed Tarbert LGFA training jersey, along with newly designed shorts and socks – FREE of Charge. Yes, you read this correctly – FREE of Charge!. This exciting new package is only on offer for 2023 for our launch year so be sure to register before 5th December to avail of this offer so orders can be placed for the gear to be delivered in January 2023.

Please bring your child to the registration evening as they will also get to cast their vote on the choice of design of our New Kit!!

This package is sponsored by friends of Tarbert LGFA, who understand that during this current cost of living crisis we should do everything possible to remove any obstacles preventing our girls playing their sport.

The new training kit is planned to be presented to each player by guests from Kerry GAA and Kerry LGFA at our launch night in January 2023.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday November 8th Jackpot was €6,500 Numbers Drawn: 3, 5, 7, 32 No winner but lucky dips went to:

Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure

Anne Quirke, Duagh

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Next draw will be on next Tuesday 15th November in the clubhouse and jack pot will be €6,600 All are welcome!

CLOUNMACON GAA

Lotto Results 10/11/2022

No winner of Jackpot 6800

Lucky Dip Winners:

50 Mark O Connor, Feale Drive

30 Declan Lynch, Kilgarvan

20 Annie Grace & Ben O’Sullivan, Listowel

20 Cathy & John Hanrahan, Moyvane

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NORTH KERRY GAA

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship Sponsored by McMunns Bar and Restaurant Ballybunion Report by Maurice Mannix

Semi Final

Castleisland Desmonds 3.11 v Tarbert 1.11

Con Brosnan Park Moyvane was the host for the first of this year’s North Kerry Championship semi finals between Castleisland Desmonds and Tarbert. Both sides availed of the excellent weather and pitch conditions by providing an open game of football throughout. Castleisland were first off the mark with a point by midfielder Brian Leonard who was excellent throughout the game. Tarbert attacked at the other end and were desperately unlucky when corner forward Cillian Langan rattled the crossbar . Maurice Hickey put Castleisland 2 points up with a point from 40m. Tarbert replied with a point by Michael Hea phy who was afforded a lot of space down the right wing early in the game.

On the 7th minute the Tarbert keeper Pa Carmody was forced into emergency action when Pa Hickey ran along the end line and punched across to Adam Donoghue who got a fist to it forcing the keeper to parry over the bar. On the 9th minute came Tarberts second point from Mark Buckley. Soon after that Adam Donoghue found the back of the net for the first of Castleisland goals after a great ball in by Brian Leonard At the 18th minute mark Cillian Langan replied for Tarbert with a top class point from 45m out. Sean Lynch replied at the other end. On the 24th minute Cillian Langan got his second point from play for Tarbert . Wing forward for Castleisland Graham O’Connor kicked over from 40m. On the 29th minute of the first half Tarbert were hit with a second hammer blow when Castleisland centre back Denis O’Connor found himself in loads of space 13m out and he gave the Tarbert keeper no chance with a ground finish to the net. On the 4th minute of injury time a Cillian Langan free for Tarbert hit the upright rebounding into the hands of Gerald O’Sullivan but unfortunately for them he just got under the ball blasting it over the bar when a goal would have been a good physiological boost at the half time whistle. Half Time score Castleisland Desmonds 2.05 Tarbert 0.05.

In the second half Graham O’Connor began the scoring where he left off for Castleisland with an excellent point on the 4th minute. Brian Leonard and Adam Donoghue increased the lead with further points. Tarberts first point of the second half came on the 11th minute with a Cillian Langan free. Unfor tunately for Tarbert a minute later Brian Leonard put the game beyond them with the third goal for Castleisland after another run in along the end line by Pa Hickey and he punched across for Leonard to finish. Tarbert to their credit showed great character adding points from corner back Danny Wrenn and a 45m free from Gerard O’Sullivan Outstanding wing back for Castleisland Domi nic Finnegan added another point on the 25th minute followed by another Adam Donoghue point. In the 4 minutes of injury time Tarbert hit for a goal and two points. The first another excellent point from Cillian Langan who had a great game throughout. Danny Stack added another point and with time all but up Tarbert latched onto a poor kick out and Conor Flavin finished to the net to leave the full time score.

Castleisland Desmonds 3.11 Tarbert 1. 11.

Huge thanks to Moyvane who had the pitch in pristine condition and to referee Brendan Griffin Clounmacon and his officials. So Castleisland Desmonds march on to this year’s North Kerry Championship Final. They await the winners of next Sunday’s semi-final in Duagh between Brosna and Listowel Emmets. In fact Castleisland Desmonds will be going for 3 in a row on Sunday December 4th on North Kerry Final day.

Minor Championship Final

Sponsored by O Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies Duagh

Report by Maurice Mannix

Division 1 Final - Listowel Emmets 0.13 v Ballyduff 1.08

Jack Walsh Park Asdee was the venue for this much anticipated final between Ballyduff and Listowel Emmets. A large crowd was present and they weren’t disappointed. Both teams fielded numerous County Minor Championship win ning player’s and an enthralling game of football was served up by both sides especially so in the first half.

Ballyduff made a dream start when a high ball in by Evan Boyle found Stefan Carrig inside the Listowel rearguard and from 10 yards gave Listowel keeper Jack Enright no chance with a well taken goal. A minute later supreme marks

man on the day Aaron Carey replied with the first of his 10 points with an excellent kick from 30yards out on the stand side. The opening exchanges were frantic with scores coming rapidly as both sides moved the ball quickly into the inside line’s giving Ballyduff their first point of the game by corner forward Luke Rochford. At the other end Aaron Carey was on hand to pop over another point . On the 7th minute Evan Boyle kicked a 45m free from the ground for Ballyduff after a foul on Luke Rochford. Listowel replied through midfielder Aaron Kennelly. Listowel followed up with 3 further unanswered points by Aaron Carey (2) 1(f) and Rob Heffernan. It took until the 17th minute for Ballyduffs next point with a free by Callum Carey Sheehy after a foul on Evan Boyle. At the other end John Carmody latched onto a ground ball for Listowel and sent the ball over the crossbar. From the resultant kick out Stefan Carrig responded with a Ballyduff point. Aaron Carey cancelled out for Listowel. With half time close again it was Ballyduff forward Stefan Carrig who did brilliantly to slip between 2 Listowel defender’s to fire over the bar. Not to be outdone Listowel closed the first half scoring with a point by Aaron Carey. Half Time score.

Listowel Emmets 0.09 Ballyduff 1.05

Scores in the second half were more sporadic even though the intensity and high football levels remained the same. A foul on Eddie Healy led to a point from a free on the 4th minute by Aaron Carey In fact Carey was Listowels only further scorer in this half. He had another pointed free on 9 minutes. It wasn’t until the 16th minute of the second half for Ballyduffs first point by Evan Boyle who equally was a his side’s only scorer in this half. On 22 minutes Aaron Carey from play had another point. Evan Boyle responded with 2 further points from frees for Ballyduff. With full time getting close Aaron Carey kicked over another excellent point with his imperious left leg to keep Listowel in a 2 point lead. Ballyduff in injury time attacked incessantly forcing two 45s in injury time. Keeper Killian Boyle lobbed in 2 dangerous balls but the Listowel rearguard stood firm and on the 5th minute of injury time the referees whistle sounded and Listowel were crowned North Kerry Champions on a scoreline.

Listowel Emmets 0.13 Ballyduff 1. 08.

The winners had a little more strength on each of the different lines of the pitch and on the day deserved their win and were pushed to the very limit by a good Ballyduff team. The main instigator of this win for Listowel was Aaron Carey who gave as good a display as anyone could hope to have or see in a minor final anywhere. He contributed as already stated 10 points 7 from play 3 frees. His team mates in fairness did give him excellent support throughout For Ballyduff Evan Boyle gave a great display throughout and he equally was helped by other good performances around him. Well done to both teams and management for giving all present an enthral ling game of football . Indeed it was fitting that the show piece of minor football in North Kerry produced such a good game of football considering North Kerry were crowned County Minor Football Champions a few months ago. Huge thanks to our Minor competition spon sor’s O’Connor Hardware and Farm Supplies Duagh. Referee Dan Hayes done a top class job as did his officials. Finally to Asdee who hosted the final a massive thank you. Jack Walsh Park is undoubtedly the envy of many a club. It was unreal to see a ball hop shoulder high after all the rain that has fallen. A credit to all involved in the club.

Listowel Emmets 0.13 Ballyduff 1.08

Kieran Corridan Intermediate Cup

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Semi Final: Listowel Emmets B 1.05 v Ballydonoghue B 0.11

Fixtures

The second Semi Final of the Bernard O’Callaghan Senior Championship be tween Listowel Emmets and Brosna which takes place on Sunday next, with two teams that play a very similar style of football. Both teams like to move the ball at pace and are both attacking minded. Emmets are a young team with players who are trying to break through to the Final stages of the Cham pionship for several years. Brosna in the other hand are a team with a mixture of youth and experience and have been knocking on the door and

were knocked out to eventual winners Desmonds in the Semi Final of last year. Is it now time for Brosna to break through to the last two of the Bernard O Callaghan Championship and push on for their first ever title or is it Emmets turn to make it to the last two who haven’t being in a final since 2015 beating Brosna on that day . What will separate these two teams??? Will it be fitness or hunger????

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship

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Semi Final – Replay in the event of a draw

Sunday 20th November @ 2.30pm Venue: Duagh Listowel Emmets v Brosna

Final: Sunday 4th December @ 2pm Venue O Rahilly Park Ballylongford Castleisland Desmonds v Winners Brosna/Emmets

Minor Championship Finals

sponsored by O Connors Hardware & Farm Supplies Duagh

Extra Time

Division 2 Final

Saturday 19th November @ 2pm E.T. Venue: Con Brosnan Park Moyvane St Senans v Knocknagoshel/Brosna.

Kieran Corridan Intermediate Championship

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Semi Final

Sunday 20th November @ 12 noon Venue: Knockanure Castleisland Desmonds B v Beale B

Meetings: The CCC will meet on Sunday 20th November, to finalise the Inter mediate, Junior and Novice Cup Semi Finals and Finals.

Listowel Celtic under 12 B girls won 1-0 against Ballyhar at weekend

Winner of the LA Racing Cup at Ballybunion Golf Club Kevin O Callaghan receives his trophy from Captain Mick McCarthy. Pic by Francis Bennett

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