Volume 15 Issue 22

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Moyvane I.C.A. held their Annual Christmas Draw at the Marian Hall on Sunday 4th Decem ber. The Christmas Food Hamper was won by William Hennessy, Kilocrim. The Listowel Voucher was won by Kevin Goulding, Bal lyduff. Christmas Turkey voucher was won by Jack O’Connor, Moyvane. The Christmas Ham voucher was won by Bríd Stack, Moyvane. Míle Buíochas to our sponsors - North Cork Creameries Ltd., Mike Corridan’s

Listowel Celtic Under 12s Girls training on Tuesday 29th November

John Twomey, Commissioner Drew Harris, Dan Kiely and Imelda Twomey at The An Garda Siochana Centenary Celebrations last week in Listowel

Tarbert GAA November Monthly €500 Winner: Congratulations to Aisling Denihan who was presented with her Monthly €500 prize by Chairman Joe Coolahan. Thanks to all who continue to support the Monthly €500 fundraiser. Our next draw takes place on Sunday 8th Janu ary 2023.

forget to purchase your ticket and be in the draw for a Guaranteed Prize of €500. Tickets are avail able from all committee members, from the Post Office and online at tarbertgaa.ie

Goalkeepers 50 years apart after last Sundays great win for Listowel Emmets. Tadhg Moriarty 1972 and Tom Harte 2022. Emmets abú

Listowel Celtic under 11 girls (2 teams) who played LB Rovers at the weekend

Paddy Murnane presenting the Junior Nominator Trophy to Odhrán McElligott at Lixnaw. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Rachel Collins who Graduated with a Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance from Griffith College, Limerick. She also received an award for Student of the Year

Garage and Noel Stack Butcher

TY students from Presentation Secondary Listowel helping out during the school Careers Night, pictured with guest speakers

ELLIE-MAI’S FUN WALK FOR TEMPLE STREET

Fresh from her recent appearance on The Late Late Toy Show, sixth class student at Coolard National School, Ella-Mai Neylon is organising a Fun Walk this St. Ste phen’s Day with the help of her parents Frank and Fiona and sisters Rachel and Emma. The walk will take place on Listowel’s Greenway at 11am on December 26th to fundraise for Temple Street Childrens Hospital and everyone is welcome to take part. Fiona has set up a JustGiving page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ fiona-neylon?utm_source=whatsapp and would be very grateful for any contribu tions.

Speaking to us this week Fiona described the event and the motives behind it: “As you may know Ellie-Mai spent time in Temple Street Childrens Hospital over the summer period. We are greatly indebted to the Hospital and all its medical staff for the tremendous care given to Ellie-Mai, while she was under their medical care. She is now on the road to a full recovery. We now wish to support their foundation, which supports sick children and their families in CHI hospitals and urgent care centres thus helping to make groundbreaking paediatric research possible.” Fiona continued: “We are organising a family fun 5k walk on St. Stephens morning at 11am on Listowel’s recently opened Greenway. Walk off the excess while raising much needed funds! Everybody welcome, walkers, runners, buggies, kids on bikes etc. We hope to finish the event with refreshments. Details to be finalised nearer the time. Looking forward to welcoming you all on the day.”

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

REMEMBRANCE TREE CEREMONY

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Elaine Lyons and friends with the Re membrance Tree over the past few years. A lovely event which includes a minutes silence and this year it will be held on 18th December at 5pm. It’s a tough time of the year for some whose friend or family member is battling illness or for others who have lost a loved one and are finding this season difficult.

You can get your Ribbon/Card to re member them, on the evening or in any of the outlets in town who have very kindly stocked them for us. The Ribbon goes on the tree and the in sert card, if completed, is given back to the Hospice. The card can be given to the family of the one you’re remember ing. The outlets are All Kinds of Every thing, McGuires Pharmacy, Mill Lane Variety Store, Sheehans Shop William Street, Spar Market Street, Tankers Bar and St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre who have also housed the tree on their grounds for which we are very grateful.

GRADAM NIGHT FOR KERRY CCE

Saturday night was a night of Nostalgia and reminiscing of great times when Kerry CCÉ inducted 5 of its members into the Hall of Fame by awarding Liz McNamara Ballydonoghue CCE Jackie Walsh past County Chairman and Munster, PRO James O Connor past Munster and County Chairman, Bernard Cronin Milltown Listry CCE and Pat Joe Dennehy Lixnaw Comhaltas - Ceolann the Gradam Seirbhíse at the Dúchas Comhaltas Centre Tralee.

An Uachtarán Eamonn O hAirgáin attended the nights event and presented each recipient with their award. During the night entertainment was provided by TP McNamara, Katie Jack and Bethany Pur cell, Ballydonoghue Lisselton 12-15 Céilí band, The Walsh family, Sean Montgomery, John Lucid, John and Mary Fitzgerald and Michelle O’Sullivan, Padraig Dennehy and members of Lixnaw CCÉ 15-18 Grupaí Cheoil. Afterwards refreshments were served and everyone spoke about the good times and how they enjoyed promoting the music, song, dance and the Irish language. Congratulations to the 5 recipients, their families, and branches on a special night for special people.

Pictured bottom: Jackie Walsh Lyreacrompane past County Chirman for over 20 years enjoying the night with his wife Josephine and family. Top Right: Pat Joe Dennehy Lixnaw CCÉ celebrating the awards night with his wife Babe and family. Bottom Right: Liz McNamara Ballydonoghue/Lisselton CCÉ with her son TP and daughter Katie at the awards night.

Desmond Miller presents a photograph of his Great Grandfather George Hewson of Ennismore, first President and provider of the lands to Ballybunion Golf Club. L-R: Norma Browne Lady President, Frank Fenn Chairman, Desmond Miller, Michael McCarthy Captain, John Eggleston GM. Photo by Francis Bennett

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 essential oil journey throughout North Kerry, West Limerick and beyond. I know how these oils can support the Body, the Mind and the Mood.

A Natural Antibiotic – DÓTERRAS OREGANO

This week I bring you dóTerra’s Oregano essential oil which has powerful cleansing properties that support our immune, respiratory, 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 sup port. It is one of the Top 10 essential oils in the dóTerra range and is included in both the Family Essentials & Home Essentials Kits from Caroline’s Pod of Positivity. It offers powerful antioxidants and is dis tilled 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 tun nel pain and arthritis, muscle aches/pain, nasal polyp, warts and so much more. There is amazing healing power to be found in this dó Terra 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 take under the tongue so it is best advised to put a drop in some water and drink it. You can also take dóTerra’s Oregano by putting one or two drops into a veggie capsule and swallowing with some water. Oregano is the recommended oil for gut health and we all know how important our gut health is.

Oregano is a top favourite oil in my kitchen when cooking Pasta, Soup and Bolognese dishes. 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 the other top 10 x oils from the Family Essential Kit or Home Essential Kit. It can also be added to a cold-water diffuser to allow it to get airborne in your home, office, classroom or work space. All of DóTerras essential oils can be purchased from Caroline’s Pod of Positivity on their own or as part of a Kit to support you and your family. 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 experience from time to time, such as: Anxi ety 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, class room, 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 arrange a time and date that suits you and together we will start you on your journey of health and wellness with DóTerra’s essential oils.

Have a gentle week.

Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

HOW TO INFLATION-PROOF YOUR SAVINGS

By Pat Dore, FDC Financial Services Ltd. Newcastle West Office.

When considering what article to write for today’s publication, I could not get away from the topic of infla tion. While conscious that inflation and the associated cost of living crisis are ever present on our news channels and in our newspapers, it persists as the main topic of conversation and cause for concern during our client meetings this year.

Inflation in Ireland is currently running at its highest level in almost 40 years at just over 9%, and many commentators now believe that inflation will be more persistent than was originally thought. It is indeed hard to picture a scenario where the rate of inflation falls back to the desired level of 2% per year in the short term. For the individual, inflation can be looked at as an attack on the spending power of their money. High rates of inflation reduce the amount of goods and services that your money can buy over time. So, what should people do to protect the spending power of their savings in a time of high inflation and 0% interest rates on the majority of retail deposit accounts?

I encourage people to separate the way they look at their money in to three distinct pots:

Pot 1 – Your emergency fund and short-term money

An emergency fund for an employee with stable employment and earnings should be at least three months’ take home pay. An emergency fund for a self-employed person or someone with less stable employment and earnings should be at least six months’ take home pay. I would define short-term money as money that you know will be spent within the next 4 years, e.g, money for home improvements. You need certainty over the value of that money so a cash account, separate to your current account is the only place that these funds should be held.

Pot 2 – Month to month savings that will not be spent within the next 5 years

This could be money that you are regularly saving each month for a specific life event such as a house deposit, a wedding or even an education pot for your children. This money should be put to work to protect the spending power of that money, as holding cash over the long term will slowly destroy the value of that money. To protect spending power, this money should be invested in a savings account that takes an allocation to growth-based assets, including but not limited to equities, bonds, alternatives and cash. The level of investment risk taken here will be proportionate to an individuals own attitude to investing. The main things that savers need here are diversification, time and access. Diversification means not putting all your eggs in one basket, and time allows you to see out periods of high volatility. Access means savers take part or all of their money out when needed without penalty.

Pot 3 – Savings that will not be needed for 10 years plus This is savings that have been accumulated that will not be used for any specific purpose for 10 years plus. The spending power of this money absolutely needs to be protected, holding cash for over 10 years will greatly reduce spending power. The approach here can be best described as invest and forget. Put it away when you have it, take it out when you need it, putting as long as possible between one and the other will see you in the best position possible. Proper diversi fication and having time on your side are very important here, the longer time horizon also allows you take a little more investment risk than may otherwise be the case.

Savers can benefit greatly by speaking to a good financial planner about the options that are available to savers in Ireland.

Pat Dore is a Senior Financial Consultant with FDC Newcastle West. Find your local FDC office on www.fdc.ie FDC Financial Services Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

LISTOWEL FILM CLUB RETURNS TO

ST. JOHN’S THEATRE

St John’s Theatre Film Club returns in January 2023 after a long hiatus. Screening a range of interna tional films throughout the year, the season’s opening film is the award winning Irish Film, An Cailín Ciúin and will be shown on Tuesday 10th January at 8pm in St John’s Theatre.

Colm Bairéad’s debut feature has become one of the most lauded and garlanded Irish films of recent years. Adapted from Foster, a short story by Claire Keegan, it centres on nine-year-old Cáit, a shy and withdrawn child who receives scant attention or affection from a family ruled by an uncaring patriarch. For film buffs in the town, the return of the big screen will be celebrated, particularly in the loss of the great independent cinema in the town in the past few years. The Film Club will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the Theatre at 8pm.

Maire Logue, Artistic Director in St John’s Theatre is delighted to host the film club for the town. She says ‘we are thrilled to be working with the Save Our Cin ema Group in Listowel who will curate the programme of films we will show throughout the year and look forward to replacing the Film Club started so many years ago in the Classic Cinema by Kieran Gleeson.’

In another great coup for St Johns, the venue has been included in Ron Sexsmith’s Irish tour just announced for Spring 2023. One of the biggest musical names of his generation, the three-time Juno award winning singer and songwriter from Canada will be a great treat for his legion of Kerry fans.

For tickets see www.stjohnstheatre.ie

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

With How are you?

This is a question we often ask or are asked and it can roll off the tongue very easily. It is also a question we can answer without really thinking about. Some words that may come to mind when you are answering that question could be for example.. I am great, I’m ok, I’m grand, I’m fine, I’m awful, I’m not too good, I’m hanging in there.

Your answer could be from a positive answer to a negative answer, all depending on your mood and feelings at the time. Moods and Feelings can have arms and legs and can grow in different directions and also take us in different directions.

“How we think determines how we feel and how we feel determines what we do“

Some of you may be feeling:

In Control

RoutineMany of us feel more in control when we have a set routine. Whether it is with work or children going to school. Have a set bedtime ensures that we have a good nights sleep.

Food -

Having the right foods in the house is important especially when we are conscious of making healthy choices for mealtimes . Also we are less likely to make rash decisions and choose less healthier foods.

ActivityBecoming more active are all important steps for a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the day be mindful of walking as much as you can. All of these steps count towards the recommended 10,000 steps a day for overall good health and wellbeing. Our San Rita Wellness ethos is when we “Eat Well“ we “Feel Well“ & therefore we “Live Well“

EmotionalHappy, Sad, Stressed, Tired. These FEELINGS can be triggers to reach for the wrong kind of foods. This can create what is known as a vicious circle and can be hard to break out of . Identifying these emotional feelings and dealing with them in a different way other than eating your way through them can have a different outcome for you at the end of the day.

More Positive

Positive V Negative. Many things can sway us from one to the other . The weather for example, sunny day/rainy day, restrictions or no restrictions. These are some of the things we have no control over. Focus on the things we have control over to leave you feeling more positive and getting an outcome that will benefit you for the better.

Supported

There are many support groups out there in all areas so nobody should ever feel that they have to do or cope with something on their own .We also find that our members in our San Rita Wellness “ In Person Meetings “ and in our weekly Zoom meetings feel that being part of a group offers them the support they need with their weight loss and wellness journey

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

NB - Our weekly “In Person Meetings“ take place in Listowel Community Centre every Wednesday and in The Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre every Thursday. Give us a call on Sandra 087 6718377 / Rita 087 1012174 Until next week, Sandra and Rita

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M.J. Browne, sponsor is presenting the cup to owner Vincent Purtill from Ballybunion while Patricia Foley is presenting a plaque to Uinsean Purtill after Ballinveale Theo won the Dog Trial Stake at Lixnaw. Also included are trainer Mossie O Connor while holding the winner is Moss Leen. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Causeway Comprehensive presenting their recent sold-out show ‘Showstoppers’ in Ballyheigue

Asdee Community Development Association show off the many upgrades to the North Kerry village. Asdee Community Development Association in North Kerry, this week invited people of the locality and surrounding communities to see the many upgrade works to the area of Asdee. Left: Patsy Coughlin, Ann Collins and John Kennedy of the Asdee Community Development Association pictured in Asdee with Cllr. Jimmy Moloney. Right: Members of the Asdee Community Development Association Mary Mulvihill, Martin Stack, John Kennedy, Cllr. Mike Kennelly, Owen Kennedy and Lorraine McElligott. Photos By: Domnick Walsh - Eye Focus LTD. 087 2672033

KILFLYNN

TABLE QUIZ

After a break of almost three years, the Kilflynn Cancer Sup port Group table quiz returns on Wednesday 28th December. The intervening period has been difficult for our designated charities, Recovery Haven, Kerry Hospice and Kerry Cancer Support, with much of their fundraising activity curtailed because of the pandemic. Therefore, the community’s sup port is needed more than ever so that these beneficiaries can continue their wonderful work. The quiz has always received unbelievable support from the people of Kilflynn and the surrounding parishes, with almost €80000 raised to date, the vast majority of which was distributed to Kerry-based cancer charities. With such support, the quiz has become an integral part of Christmas celebrations in the village. Moreover, the event is not all about answering questions but also a fun filled night of music, raffles, and auctions. Therefore, the or ganizers would be grateful to receive any donations. Maybe you could ask a business, you regularly deal with, for some item, such as a voucher, that we might raffle or sell on the night. Also, if you have any unwanted presents do not put them in the attic; give them to us to raise much-needed funds for our charities. Even if you cannot attend on the night we would be grateful of your support in these ways. If interested please contact John Flaherty on (087) 2352753. Any donations can be handed in to John, Parker’s Pub or Her bert’s Bar and shop.

Anyone who might like to lend a hand on the night itself please let us know. As always, the organisers thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you on the 28th, throw-in at 8: 30!

SPLIT THE BUCKET

Patrick O’Halloran, Fearr an flainn, Kilflynn was the winner of Kilflynn Community Together SPLIT THE BUCKET draw for November at Herbert’s Bar on Saturday 3rd December. Con gratulations Patrick who won €126 euro. The winning ticket was drawn by Aiden Sheehan, Castletown, Kilflynn. As always, thank you for your continued support. The next draw takes place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Saturday 31st December at 9.30p.m. with a guaranteed €250 prize. Get your entries in (as many as you like) before this Satur day 31st December! It could be your lucky Night! We have buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn, Parkers Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Zam Zam Kebab.

‘KILFLYNN CHRISTMAS TREE

‘LIGHT UP A LIFE’ FUNDRAISER

If you wish to remember a loved one who is deceased, ‘Light Up A Life’ this Christmas by donating €5 per light. Donations and names can be dropped into The Village Store or Tommy Neenan by 22nd December 2022. Many thanks for your con tinued support.

CROTTA GAA AGM

The Crotta Hurling Club Annual General meeting will be on Friday 16th December at 9.00pm in St.Columbas Centre, Kil flynn. All motions and nomination to be submitted to club

Secretary Darren Houlihan by email at secretary.crottaoneill. kerry@gaa.ie or by post to Darren Houlihan Cappagh kilflynn no later than Tuesday 13th December.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Mon day 5th December at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independ ent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 4,7,25 and 30.

There was no winner of the 4,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:

Alan Kelly, The Cottage, Ballincollie Road, Ballyvolane, Cork,J.P Hickey,Knockbrack, Kilflynn, Cal

Glavin of Laccamore, Abbeydorney.The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub on Monday 13th December at 10.30p.m with a €4,00 Jackpot.

Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Of fice or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who con tribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your con tinued support is greatly appreciated.

CAMOGIE ALL IRELAND SEMI FINAL

Wishing ClanmauriceCamogie Club the very best of luck in the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club semi-final on Satur day 10th December 2022, Especially the Crotta players Aoife Behan, Amy O’Sullivan and Jackie Horgan (Captain)

Clanmaurice (Kerry) v Clonduff (Down)

Venue: Coralstown Kinnegad GAA, Mullingar Road, Kinne gad, Co. Westmeath N91C998. Throw in: 2pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Music with Dreams Of Freedom in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Saturday 10th December at 10.00p.m

DARTS DOUBLES

Jason Nolan and Peter Nammock defeated Michael O’Sullivan and Darragh O’Donoghue in the final of the week ly Darts tournament. The winners will receive a fresh Turkey each. The weekly Darts Doubles Tournament will continue this Saturday night 10th December in Parker’s Pub. The win ners this week will again receive Fresh Turkeys. All Names in for the draw at 9.30 p.m.

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.

DANCING

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

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 November 29th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 3, 7 and 11 and the Bonus number was 8. There was no winner of the €17,200 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The €20 prize winners were Mary Usher, Sonny Dee and Nickie Leen. 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

AGM:

The Annual General Meeting of the Ballyduff “Michael Mulvihill” Hurling & Football Club will be held in the GAA Clubrooms on this Friday December 9th at 8.00pm. The outgoing Officers are as follows:

Chairperson: Liam Ross (Vacating)

Vice Chairperson: Teddy O’ Sullivan (Vacating) Secretary: Michael Hussey (Vacating)

Assistant Secretary: N/A Treasurer: Ailish Segal (Outgoing) Assistant Treasurer: N/A County Board Delegate: Tom O’ Sullivan (Out going)

NKFB Delegates: Jack Harrington & John Paul Leahy (Outgoing)

NKHB Delegates: Teddy O’ Sullivan & James O’ Callaghan (Outgoing)

PRO: Jack Harrington (Outgoing)

B Football:

Brendan Boyle Junior Cup: Ballylongford were visitors to the top field in Ballyduff on Saturday evening last for the semi-final of the Brendan Boyle Cup. On a cold but dry afternoon Bally duff qualified for the final after an entertaining game on the score Ballyduff 4 – 12 to Bally longford 2 – 9.

Ballyduff team: Shane O’Sullivan; Patrick Mo ran, Darren O’Connor Johnny O’Regan; Seán Lucid, Pádraig Slattery, Nathan McGrath; Sean O’Connor, Andrew Murphy; Tommy O’Connor, Chris Whyte, Kieran O’Carroll; Aodhan Curley, Darragh Goulding, Jack Farrell.

SUBS: Seán O’Sullivan, Seán Costello

The Final is due to take place this weekend. Time and venue to be confirmed.

Schools Hurling: Congratulations to Luke (Captain) & Jake Roch ford, Ballyduff, on winning the Munster Under 16 ½ Schools Hurling Championship with Tralee CBS.

RATTOO ROVERS DRAW

The results of the November Rattoo Rovers

Monthly Field Development are as follows:

1st - €400 Bobby Boyle, Ballincrossig, Ballyduff

2nd - €100 Mary Kate & Sophie Dowling, Ar doughter, Ballyduff

3rd - €75 Ed Kelliher, Tralee, Co. Kerry

4th - €50 Tom O’Grady, Benmore, Ballyduff

Rattoo Rovers Draw for Fully Paid – Up Mem bers:

1st – €50 Clodagh O’Sullivan, Ahabeg, Lixnaw

2nd – €50 Grace Kearney, Ballyduff

3rd – €50 Kevin Brosnan, Ahabeg, Lixnaw

4th – €50 Mairead Long, Abbeydorney

5th – €50 Tony Goggin, Ballyheigue

6th – €50 Liam Boyle (Jap), Ballyduff

DEATHS

The death took place of Peggy McCarthy (née O’Neill), Ballyhorgan, Ballyduff. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. Burial was in Rahela Cem etery.

The death took place of Seán Diggins, Ferry Road, Ballyduff. His remains were removed from Lawlor’s Funeral Home to SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff where his Requiem Mass was celebrated. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery.

Sympathy is extended to the families, relatives and friends of the above deceased.

A THOUGHT

The words we use cost nothing, but they can be expensive if used carelessly!

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

Juvenile training continues on Wednesdays from 6.00pm - 8.00pm in the ARC. A special juvenile session will be held in An Ríocht track on this Friday evening and details will be sent to parents and social media. Adult fitness ses sions continue on Wednesdays from 7.00pm8.00pm in the ARC and all are welcome as well as on Mondays in Tralee.

Tom Kelly 8K: The entry portal is now open on Event Master for the TK8K on Sunday, January 15th. Registration is also now taking place for 2023 and the details are on social media. Information re any club news is available on 087 7985557 or email stbrendansa.c.kerry@ gmail.com or see the club’s Facebook and Ins tagram.

The TY girls from Presentation Secondary Listowel enjoying a Special Effects / Make Up Workshop recently

Happy Campers Montessori Pre-School Listowel who donated €365 to Nano Nagle School from their recent Pyjama Day morning

BALLYBUNION

CONDOLENCES

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM

able on the school website www.ballybunionprimary.ie or by emailing Catherine at office@ballybunionprimary.ie Principal Ita Walsh and her staff look forward to meeting all the new boys and girls.

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

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

***TURNING ON OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS***

Come

Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive with the Sleigh at approx 5.40pm to meet and greet everyone. Kids Carol Singing. Ballybunion’s Bocelli, Maksym Lozovyi. Don’t forget to wear your Christmas Hat!

TIMELESS & IRISH CONCERT

Radio Kerry invites you to enjoy Timeless and Irish special at Tintean

15th. Enjoy a festive singalong with Louise Morrissey, Crystal Swing, Shawn O’Dowd,

TR Dallas and Paudi

Tickets on sale on www.tintean.ie

CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

Our Annual Christmas Afternoon tea dance will take place this Sunday December 11th from 3pm-5pm in Bally bunion Community Centre. Admission on the day will be free as a thank you for everyone who has supported the tea dances during the year. Music will be by Ger Walsh. All are welcome to attend, which includes refreshments. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea and dancers are encouraged to wear festive clothes.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT AGM

Will be held on Wednesday December 14th at 2pm in the Convent. This will be our final meeting until January. Phone Pat on 0863561615 for more details.

CHRISTMAS SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

With 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 to a ticket please contact Eileen – 086 2234965 Con – 087 4184241 Marie – 087 9542102. Places are limited, the committee will also be calling Spot Prizes and Raffles on the night. Anyone wishing to buy a ticket can do so 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.

SCOIL ÍOSAGÁIN

Scoil Íosagáin, Church Road, Ballybunion would like to remind parents that they are now enrolling for the 2023/24 school year and that the closing date for all new Junior Infants is February 3rd. Enrolment applications are avail

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, 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

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, bal ance, co-ordination, fitness, self-defense, self-discipline and its fun. Beginners are always welcome - if interested please contact Michael on 087 9245637. Adults Taekwondo 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 BADMINTON

Ballybunion Badminton takes 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.

BALLYBUNION NOTES

If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Monday Ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com

POP UP CHRISTMAS SHOP Sat 10th & Sunday 11th (in the old gourmandies time shop) Main Street next to the tourist office. 12-5pm featur ing Gra Photography, Simply Devine Preserves, Kamana Candles, B Designs, ION Organics, and Sweet Little Things Chocolates.

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Ellen (Nellie) Leahy (née Joyce) of Ballyeigh, and Anita Julian and Jackie Kelleher on the death of their dad John Bohan of Tarmons East, Tarbert who died recently. May they both Rest In Peace.

The Annual Christmas Day Swim in aid of the Ballybunion Sea & Cliff Rescue will take place on Christmas day at 12.30pm from the Sea & Cliff Rescue on the Ladies Beach. Sponsorship cards are Available from Mike Flahive 0879502167 and Ballybunion Tourist Office for those intending to take part. Or donate on the go fund me page https:// gofund.me/1ab4f986 Please support this voluntary organization who do so much great work in our community.

STRICTLY COME DANCING Beale GAA welcomes back Strictly Come Dancing in aid of the club on Friday 30th December in the Tintean Theatre, Tickets are €25. Doors open at 7pm show starts at 7.30pm

and join Santa and Mrs Claus to turn on the Christmas lights in Ballybunion this Friday 9th December at 6pm in Cahill’s SuperValu Car park.

Theatre Ballybunion on Thursday December

AnneMarie O’Riordan, Pat McKenna,

McAuliffe. Music by the Ryan Turner band and MC is Radio Kerry’s Billy Donegan.

Captain Paul Morkan, Lady Captain Catherine Moylan & Henry Sheahan presenting the winning team of the Henry Sheahan Christmas Scramble on the Old Course with their hampers. Noirin Hitchen, Colette O’ Flynn, Philip Byrne and John Leen (not in photo). Photo by Francis Bennett

Lady Captain Catherine Moylan, Captain Paul Morkan & Henry Sheahan presenting the winning team of the Henry Sheahan Christmas Scramble on the Cashen Course with their ham pers. Mike Broderick, Eileen Daly, Irene O Connor & Richard O Reilly. Photo by Francis Bennett

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

DEATH

The death took place of John Bohan, Tarmons East, Tarbert and formerly of Cloone, County Leitrim. John who was aged 88 died at his resi dence on Saturday 26 November. His Requiem Mass took place on Monday 28 November in St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert and was celebrated by Fr John O’Connor, Tarbert. Following the Req uiem Mass, burial took place in St John Paul 11 Cemetery in Listowel. With lack of employment opportunities in Leitrim, John like many of his compatriots emigrated to England in the 1950’s to seek his fame and fortune. He worked in con struction around London where he met his future wife, Theresa Mangan from Dooncaha, Tarbert. They were married and reared six daughters. With the advent of construction work at Tarbert Power Station in the 1970’s they returned to Ireland and lived in Tarmons East where they were to live for the remainder of their lives together. A tall, able, skillful well built, quiet spoken worker John was in demand to do the blockwork and plastering of new houses that were being built all over North Kerry and West Limerick. At the end of his day’s work he looked forward to a quiet drink with friends in the public houses in Tarbert. About 19 years ago John was predeceased by his wife The resa. Sympathy of the community is extended to his six daughters, Anita, Caroline, Hazel, Jackie, Bernadette and Amanda, to his sister Terry, sonsin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.

PUBLICATION

Comhghairdeas and well done to David Kissane, Editor and his committee on the 38th. edition of the Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine. The Maga zine was launched by local star Jason Foley, Kerry All Ireland Winner and GAA All Star in Tomásins, Lisselton on Friday 2nd. December. The Magazine lives up to its motto,’Scéalta ó na daoine to na daoine’ and covers the extended parish. The 2022 edition runs to 300 pages and its contents include sections on Yourh, Features, Lifestyle, Eco, History, Sports, Children and General and includes award winning competitions in Prose and Verse. There is something here for everybody and it is arguably the best annual available to read over the Christ mas holidays. Locally, it is available at Brosnan’s Daybreak, Tarbert.

SANTA TRACTORCADE

In what has now become an annual Christmas event there was a very colourful parade of trac tors of all sizes and shapes through Tarbert at 6pm last Sunday. The Estuary Rollers in a charity fund raiser started from Listowel at 5pm with well over 100 tractors and proceeded via Tarbert and Glin to Knockdown. The tractors, cabs and wheels festooned with brightly multi-coloured lights and piloted by drivers in Santa hats were warmly ap plauded by onlookers en route.

GAA 500 DRAW

Santa came early to three lucky winners in the December GAA 500 Draw the last one for 2022. Lucky winners were €50 Mike Carrig, €50 - Ste

phen Denihan Jnr. and €500 Winner, Kathleen Leahy. GAA Chairman Joe Coolahan thanked everybody for their support throughout the year and looked forward to their continued support in 2023, an bliain seo cughainn agus Nollaig shona do gach einne. The first Draw for 2023 will take place on 8 January le cúnamh Dé with tickets available from the usual sources.

WINDOW ON THE PAST

Last week marked the Centenary of an Gárda Síochana in Kerry when the first members of the new Civic Guard, as it was then called, came to Listowel on 30 November 1922, reportedly coming by boat to Tarbert in the closing stages of the Civil War. The first Garda to arrive in Tar bert was Garda Pat Carr who arrived from the Garda Depot on 29 March 1923. He was joined by Garda Thomas Dunne also from the Depot on 18 December 1924. The old RIC barracks in Tarbert, site of the present barracks, was in ruins following an attack by Republicans on the Free State army in occupation there. The Gardai were based in a four- bedroom house, with kitchen and day room leased from Mrs. Bridget, Carroll, Main Street by the Board of Works. The contract for rebuilding of the ruined barracks was awarded to Reidy’s of Newcastlewest and the building was ready for oc cupation on 23 July 1928. The first Garda Sergeant appointed to Tarbert was E. P. McConnell who resigned in lieu of dismissal in 1923. He was re placed by Sergeant James Hurley who was trans ferred from Ballylongford on 5 September 1928. He was to continue to serve in Tarbert for the next 35 years up until his retirement on 27 April 1963.

The first Tarbert recruits to the new Garda Force were brothers Jimmy and John Lynch of Kilpa dogue, Tarbert. Both were members of the lo cal Volunteers and had been recommended by Lieutenant Con Brosnan of the Free State army. Both were appointed as Gardai in April 1923. They were joined by Jack Donovan, Doonard, a member of the Free State army garrison who had been in Tarbert barracks during the Civil War attack.

On behalf of the community I extend best wishes and continued good health and happiness in 2023 to Sean Liddy,Cooraclare, County Clare. Sergeant Liddy served 23 years in Tarbert from 5 July 1966 up until his retirement in January 1989. Sean was the last serving officer to reside with his family in the station’s living quarters. Gura fada buan é.

KERRY HOSPICE CHRISTMAS CARDS

Now available in Tarbert Bridewell. 10 cards for €7. Christmas cards of scenery in Tarbert by Es telle O Driscoll €2.50 each

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 refresh ments and a chat. New Members always wel come.

TARBERT

BRIDEWELL CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Tickets €2 or 3 for €5 on sale at Tarbert Bridewell Draw 20th December 2022

1st prize - Luxury food hamper

Other prizes - Hampers from The Whistondale Collection, Brosnan’s Daybreak, Simply Devine Preserves, Marguerite’s Bakery, Kearney’s Bakery, Gift Voucher from Kennelly’s Hardware

CLOUNMACON COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL MASS

The Annual Christmas Mass at Clounmacon Community Centre will take place on Friday night 16th December at 7.45pm. Everybody welcome and cupán tae served

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 5th December at 7.30pm for Pat Joe Conway, Derrevrin & Canada. Wednesday 7th December at 7.30pm for Patrick McAdams & Brigid Driscoll, Ahabeg. Friday 9th December at 7.30pm. Saturday 10th December at 7.30pm for Rita & Kieran Byrne, Ballyrehan; Teresa & Jimmy Lyons & Ellen & Michael Lyons, Glenoe; Nora Ma her, Cloghers Drive.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Mass times: Thursday 8th Decem ber at 11.00am. Sunday 11th December at 11.00am for Tommy, Joan & John Fitzmaurice.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass times: Thursday 8th December at 9.30am. Sunday 11th December at 9.30am.

PARISH OFFICE

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

LIXNAW SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Lixnaw Senior Citizens Christmas Party will be held on the 11th December at Listowel Arms Hotel. Anybody interested can sign the form provided at the back of the Church.

LIXNAW HOSPICE GROUP

The Lixnaw Hospice Group are holding their Annual Christmas Raffle in aid of Kerry Hospice after Mass on Sat urday 17th December at J.J. Walsh’s Bar. Hampers galore

and lots of other prizes. Tickets available from local shops and committee members. Please come and support this worthy cause.

LIXNAW GAA

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW:

Congratulations to William McMahon, Sli Na Faiche, on winning €142 in the Split the Bucket Draw. The extra names drawn this week for the Christmas Hamper Draw are Mike & Mary Power. This year’s Christmas Hamper is sponsored by the Railway Bar. Next week’s draw will take place in Gibbon’s Filling Station. Thanks for your contin ued support.

NIGHT AT THE DOGS

Congratulations to Lilly Stackpoole, Athea who was the holder of the winning €500 ticket at the Lixnaw GAA Club, Night at the Dogs Fundraiser. The club would like to thank everybody that supported the night, club officers, play ers who sold tickets, and most of all those who bought tickets. Thanks also, to Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, for their huge input in making the night a success.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €9,450. Numbers drawn were: 5, 13, 24, 25. No jackpot winner. €20 winners:

Sonny Galvin, Ballinclogher; Rachel McKenna, Six Crosses; Kevin Galvin, Ballyrehan West. Next draw will take place in Quilter’s Bar, on Monday 5th December. Jackpot €9,500.

CONTACT

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

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

Results for the past few weeks. Thursday, November 11: Numbers drawn were: 9 16 19 23. €100 Yvonne O’Connor, Old Forge, Glin Road, Myvane. €50 Ellen Slemon, Feale Drive, Listowel. €20 each: Tom & Susan Slemon, Cois Baile, Listowel. Nicole Keane, Moyvane. Eileen Windle, Glin. Katie Maguire, Murhur, Moyvane. Joan Fitzgibbob, c/o Marie Wrenn, Athea. Free Tickets: Lisa Leay, Inchamore, Listowel. Martha Barry, Woodgrove, Moyvane. Kay Mulvihill, Moyvane. Ann Moriarty, Bal lyduff. John Roche, Tullahinnell South, Ballylongford. Thursday, November 24 €100: Bonnie Costello, Carrick erry. €50: Micky O’Carroll, Tullamore. €20 each: Leesha & All the Mad Meehans, Bally B by the Sea. Kay Heffer nan, Listowel. John J. Murphy, Abbeyfeale. Hazel Bohan, Tarmons. Easter Keane, c/o Nora. Free Tickets:Chris Healy, Abbeyfeale. €100: Maggie O’Connor, Carrigkerry. Kit Fla herty, Glenalappa. Jaes Fogarty, Moyvane. Bridie Costello, Carrigkerry. Thursday, December 01 €100 Maura Sheehan, Leitrim Middle. €50 Jack Shine, c/o Don Shine, Glin Road, Moyvane. €20 each: Derry & Mary O’Hanlon, Ballyha hill. Emily & Leah O’Riordan, Barragougeen. Diarmuid, Brendan & Daithi Fitzmaurice. Carmel Dineen, Lean amore. Avril Foley, Leitrim Middle. Free Tickets: Sharon Setterfield, Knocknagoshel. Mick O’Connell, Abbeyfeale. Ita O’Connell, Ennismore. Philomena Molyneaux, Knocka nure. Mary & John Buston, Madigan’s Bus. 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 VOUCHERS

If you would like to gift anyone vouchers for bingo they are now available for both single and double books. You can pick them up any night at bingo in the Marian Hall or call 087 8555639.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of the €4,400 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 6 11 25 28. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Brian Keane, Ashgrove, Moyvane. Cal Flynn, Moyane. Dan Flavin, Aughrim, Matty Dillon, Online. Karen Shine, Glin

Road. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. 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. Tickets are also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Coop, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Next Jackpot is €4,000 and the draw will be held on Sunday December 11 at 9.00pm. Thank you for your support.

TARBERT POST OFFICE

Local Property Tax can be paid at Post Offices. The Santa PostBox is ready for all the children’s important Santa let ters. Please make sure you include the children’s names and addresses to ensure a reply. The Post Office stocks a large range of envelopes, posting boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap and Christmas cards for posting to your loved ones all over the world. Christmas stamp booklet are now available and are good value at 20 stamps for €20. December 07 is the last day for posting parcels to countries outside the EU for guaranteed delivery before Christmas. The last day for posting parcels to countries in Europe is December13, the UK is December 19 and Ireland is December 22. The special offer of 20 national stamps and 5 international stamps is €28while stocks last. The post office is open a full day on Saturday, December 17.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Wednesday, December 07, 7.30am Vigil Mass for the feast of the Immaculate of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thursday, December 08 Anniversary Mass for Patrick Scanlon, Moher at 11.00am.

Saturday, December 10 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Denny & Kitty McEnery, Tubbertoureen.

Sunday, December 11 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Thomas Culhane.

KNOCKANURE:

Thursday, December 08 Feast of the Immaculate Concep tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass at 9.30am

Friday December 09 Private Intentio at 10.00am

Sunday, December 11 9.30am Anniversary Mass for John & Peggy MvElligott, Lissaniskea and their daughter, Betty Neumann, USA.

Johnny Foley (centre) is presenting the cup to Joe Langan, Tarbert after Snap Return won the Dew Drop Inn and Bridie Daly Duffer Stake at Lixnaw. Willie Daly is presenting a plaque to Sheila Langan while Martin Galvin is presenting a cup to Mickie Sugrue and holding the winner is Paul O Connor. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtic under 14 B who beat MEK Galaxy 4-0 at weekend

Dale O’Carroll, Greenville, Listowel who graduated in MTU recently after completing Skills for Life Programme

Listowel Celtic under 10 girls who played St Brendan’s park at weekend

Ellie Mai Neylon, 6th class pupil of Coolard National School showing her class mates and SNA Mag O Connor, her ticket to Paris that she received from Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Toy Show

The TYs from Pres Listowel digging up the school garden to plant crocus bulbs in commemoration of the children who lost their lives during the holocaust

Listowel Bridge Club winners in the recent President’s Prize competition. (Back Row) Nora Carey, Niamh Burke, Mary O Sullivan, David Clancy. (Front Row) Marie Galvin, Marie O Gorman (overall winner), Maureen Sheehy (overall winner), Mary O Hanlon

Maria O Connor Glouria and Regeneron Ireland, handing over laptops to Margaret Kissane Principal of Coolard National School as part of Regenerons Computers in the Community initiative recently. Also pictured is Mollie O Connor, Patrick O Halloran and Jack O Connor

Congratula tions to Eileen Windle who was the November winner of the Murhur N.S Parents Association

Split the Bucket Draw. Our next draw takes place Wednes day 21st December

Aine Lenihan, Lisselton, Molly Hegarty, Tomaisin’s, Lisselton and Ballydonoghue Bardic Festivalc ommittee member, Kate McGrath overseeing the raffle at the Market last Saturday

Coursing legends at Lixnaw on Sunday were Michael Whelan, Thomas McElligott, Dermot Fitzgerald and Tom McElligott. Photo Moss Joe Browne

LISTOWEL EMMETS GAA

Thank you: A massive thank you to everyone for their support of our Senior Team over the last few weeks, the support at Sunday’s final was second to none, the players, team management and Club are extremely grateful to you all, the roar when Emmets went up the field was unbelievable and it meant so much to all involved.

Results: North Kerry Senior Championship – Final Emmets 0-13 Castleisland Desmonds 0-07

Congratulations to our Senior team who were crowed North Kerry Champions on Sunday last after a simply brilliant display against the three in a row seek ing Castleisland Desmonds. Emmets got off to a blistering start and while it took ten minutes for the opening score from joint Captain Davy Keane they set the marker down and took the game to Desmonds, Desmonds did respond with a brace of points but the Emmets young guns steadied themselves and got lead at the break 0-06 to 0-03. Emmets continued their work rate on the resumption and a superb long range point from Cillian Holly followed quickly by two frees from Davy Keane. Emmets continued to hassle and run at the Desmonds outfit who just couldn’t find their grove, Emmets running out 0-13 to 0-07 winners. Emmets scorers: Davy Keane JC (0-08), Darragh Leahy, Mi cheal Kennedy, Jamie McVeigh, Cillian Holly (0-1)

A jubilant Ger McCarthy and Davy Keane lifted the Bernard O’Callaghan Cup to delight of the strong Emmets team and supporters. Ger McCarthy was also awarded Man of the Match. Hearty congratualations to the players and management team of Sean Moriarty, Johnny O’Brien, Martin Trench and Enda Murphy.

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 05/12/22 - Numbers Drawn 6-7-12-18

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Margaret McCarthy, Inch

€20 John Brassil, Ballygrennan

€20 Christy Walsh c/o The Well €20 Johnny McDonagh c/o Saddle

€20 James Kennelly, Moyvane

Next Draw 12/12/22 at Brosnans - Jackpot €5,500

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 but please note they maybe matches for some teams Keep an eye on our facebook page for updates on teams and times.

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.

BEALE GAA

Páirc de Staic was the venue for the North Kerry Intermediate Cup final be tween Beale juniors and Ballydonoghue B on Saturday afternoon. Played in ideal conditions, the game provided lots of entertainment and excitement and the teams could not be separated at the final whistle.

Ballydonoghue had the brighter start with an excellent point and shortly after we replied. We exchanged further points from frees. Sixteen minutes in, we won a Ballydonoghue kick out and made no mistake finishing low to the net. Both sides were guilty of poor finishing and we went into a more defensive mode. Despite our great efforts, Ballydonoghue came back to level the game. We composed ourselves before the short whistle and went in at the break with a two-point advantage, 1-4 to 0-5.

Ballydonoghue were first off the mark on the changeover and we had a swift response. A further three unanswered points by Ballydonoghue gave them a one-point lead. Both teams had scoring chances but were guilty of rash finish ing. We were reduced to fourteen with a black card offence. As the clock ticked, we levelled. In a nail-biting finish, both teams grappled to find a winner and the full-time whistle went with both sides level, Beale 1-6, Ballydonoghue 0-9.

We got off to a better start in extra time extra time, gaining a two-point lead. Both teams added points and at the interval, again we had a two-point ad vantage, 1-9 to 0-10. In the second half of extra time, our opponents pulled us back and drew level as the final whistle beckoned, but we had other ideas and struck for a goal when a high ball into the Ballydonoghue square broke. It looked like victory was ours but from the kickout, Ballydonoghue attacked,

winning a free. A high ball was floated in and they rattled the net. A remark able finish to an exciting game of football as both teams have it all to do again. The final score read, Beale 2-9, Ballydonoghue 1-12.

Our hopes of a North Kerry double are still alive! We had the upper hand on Duagh in the North Kerry League a few weeks back and our lads will be pulling out all the stops in the replay to bring more silverware back to the seaside. We await details of the replay.

Beale lined out as: Tommy O’Neill (c), Andrew O’Connor, Podge Holly, Darragh Hanrahan, John Martin Horgan, Joe Finch, Daithi Toomey, Daniel Hayes, Shane Joy, Barry O’Neill, Callum McSweeney, Bernard O’Callaghan, James McMahon, Barry O’Mahony and Eric Daly. Substitutes, Barry Ryan for John Martin Horgan, Seân Maloney for Calum McSweeney, Rory Mulvihill for Barry O’Mahony, John Martin Horgan for Bernard O’Callaghan (inj), John Blake, Mark Hennessy, Colm Carolan, Philip Hornyak, Thomas Pierce, Jack O’Sullivan, Aaron Kelly, David Hennessy and Dermot Cummins.

A date for your calendar! Strictly Come Dancing is back! Strictly takes place on Friday, December 30th, in The Tinteán. A great night’s entertainment is planned for what promises to be the event of the festive season. Tickets are now available from the dancers, Bunker Bar, Railway Bar and Joyce’s Newsa gents.

The dancers deserve a special word of thanks for stepping forward and trip ping the light fantastic for this great social occasion. With just a few weeks to go, they are being put through their paces by dance instructor, Jackie O’Mahony. A sincere thank you to Jackie from Jackie O’Mahony School of Per forming Arts, who has been part of Beale’s Strictly from our first year in 2015.

The Annual General Meeting of Beale GAA took place recently.. The follow ing are the officers and committee members: President, Pat Lynch; VicePresidents, Robert Stack, Tim Buckley, Jimmy Buckley, Mike Joyce and Tommy Allen; Vice-chairperson, John Hannan; Secretary, Bríd Griffin; Assistant Secre tary, Maurice Mannix; Treasurer, Colm Kissane; Registrar, Debbie Hannan; PRO, Bríd Griffin; Coaching Officer, Gearóid O’Connor; Irish Language and Cultural Officer, Claire O’Mahony; Children’s Officer, Denis Kennelly and Players’ Repre sentative, Ian Mannix. Members of the Executive Committee are Fergus Stack, Jake O’Connell, John Farrell, John Dee, John Hennessy, Johnny O’Sullivan, Mike O’Connell, Nóirín Hitchen, Pat Carolan and Paudie Mulvihill.

There was no jackpot winner and no match-3 winners in this week’s Beale Lot to which took place in The Feale Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 5, 16, 18 and 25. Lucy Dip winners each won €25: Seán Griffin and Berkie Browne (online), Diarmuid Lawlor and John Larkin. Mike Purtill won 5 Free tickets. Next week’s jackpot is €2,250. The draw takes place in Courtney’s Bar on Sun day night at 9 o’clock. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, are available in Joyce’s Newsagents and in the local pubs. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto.

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.

Join us for a game of 41 in The Bunker on Friday nights. A great social occasion! Meet at 9 o’clock. Everyone welcome.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Mixed Christmas Hamper Sponsored by Henry Sheahan Enterprises – Old Course and Cashen Course – Sunday 5th December 2022

Cashen Course

1st Mike Broderick (10), Richard O Reilly (18) Irene O Connor (27), Eileen Daly (36) 55.9

2nd Michael Lucid (10), James Barrett (20) Anne Hill (22), Maria B O Connor  (36) 56.2

3rd Sean Corcoran (12), Kevin McCarthy (16) Brendan O Loinsigh (24), Eileen Barrett (34) 57.4

Old Course

1st Philip Byrne (14), Noirin Hitchen (14) John Leen (20), Colette O Flynn (36) 58.6

2nd Donal Liston (7), Brendan Slattery (19) Bernie Moloney (23), Ann Laverty  (36) 59.5

3rd Sean O Keeffe (10), Peter lawlor (18) Elaine Molyneaux (21), Noel Lynch (24) 59.7

Fixtures: Sunday 11th Dec – Men’s Hamper Singles Sponsored by AGC Construction

Ladies Competition:

Ladies 18 Holes Stableford Singles – Cashen Course – Tuesday 29th November

1st June Hayes (38) 33pts

2nd Annmarie Healy (24) 33pts (Bk 9 12)

3rd Joan Scanlan (10) 33 pts (Bk 9 9)

4th Catherine Walsh (29) 32 pts (Bk 6 (5)

Fixtures: Tuesday 13th December 2022 - Ladies Competition – Old Course

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 1st December 2022 – Old Course

1st Tom Griffin (16) 32+4     36pts.

2nd John A.Culhane (18) 38-3      35pts.

3rd Nicky Cotter (28) 28+6       34pts.

Gross. Carmon Sterritt                    20pts.

4th John Hogan (33) 36-3        33pts.

5th Michael Fogarty (21) 33-1    32pts. B5-13

V. Michael Jones (23) 32-2           30pts. B5-13

S.V. Michael Sugrue (21)28-3            25pts. B5-11

S.S.V. Eamon Condon (23)31-3       28pts. B5-11

Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 2nd December 2022 – Cashen Course

1st Patricia Barrett (16) 27pts

2nd Marjorie Morkan (13) 24pts

3rd Clare Hurley (19) 22pts

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday December 6th - Jackpot was €6,900

Numbers Drawn: 13, 14, 19, 27. No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Amanda O Connor, Keylod

2. Barney Buckley, Duagh

3. Philomena and Norella, Knockanure

4. Joe Enright, Keylod

5. Jerry Woods, Flynns Bar

Next draw will be on next Tuesday 13th December in the clubhouse and jack pot will be €7,000. All are welcome!

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €4,600 jackpot

Numbers drawn were 4,9,11 and 31

Lucky dips:

1. Maurice O Connor, Online

2. Lisa Leahy, Online

3. Brian O Connor, Online

4. Frances and Paddy Leahy, Moyvane

5. Billy and Fiadh Walsh, Moyvane

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 €4,800 and will be held in Enrights Bar Sunday the 11th of December at 8:30 As always thank you for your continued support.

#UpTheBoro

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,800. - Numbers drawn 7,18,25,32

€50 Treasa Stack Woodford

€30 Pat McCarthy Listowel

€20 Anne O Shea Listowel

€20 Jim & Fiona Moloney

€20 Anne O Shea Listowel

Christmas draw entrant Steve Watson No match 3 draw entrants

Next weeks jackpot €10,900. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers, Watsons, O Connor Hardware, O Briens Bar, Jim Goulds, Jim’s Bar and online at www.klubfunder.com

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for 2nd December 2022, were as follows; 14, 16, 23, 27.

The Jackpot was €2,000 and there was no jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips;

Brendan Henchy - Online.

Dermot O’ Connor - Online.

Kate Enright - Dromlought.

Eddie Sheehy - Lisselton.

Mason O’ Brien - Berrings.

The following won three free tickets:

Mattie Dillion - Online.

Trish Gogarty- Ballyconry. Shay Hennessy- Bedford.

Next Jackpot will be €2,100 and will also be the Big Christmas Draw, it will take place on Friday 9th December 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Results:

Kieran Corridan Intermediate Championship Final Sponsored by South of Ireland Waste Disposal took place Saturday 3rd Ballydonoghue B v Beale December @ 2pm in Ballybunion.After a very excit ing game at full time the teams were even. After extra time the teams could still not be separated and the final score was Beale 2.9 to Ballydonoghue 1.12. No date yet for replay.

Bernard O Callaghan Senior North Championship Sponsored by McMunns Bar and restaurant Ballybunion Final Listowel Emmets 0.13

Castleisland Desmonds 0.07. Congratulations to Listowel on there win.

SafeTALK:

As part of our Healthy Club progression Ballydonoghue GAA Club are hosting SafeTALK training on Thursday 8th. December in Coolard from 6pm to 9.30pm. This training provided by the HSE is a suicide alertness programme and is suit able for everyone.

If interested in attending please contact Eileen 087 6163138.

TARBERT GAA

Monthly €500 Draw:

December’s draw took place on Sunday 4th December and was live streamed on Tarbert GAA Facebook page. Congratulations to Kathleen Leahy who won the top prize of €500 in Decembers Monthly €500 draw. 2nd place prize of €50 went to Steve Denihan Jr and 3rd place prize of €50 went to Mike Carrig. Pres entation to the winners will take place this week. Congratulations to all. Our next draw takes place on Sunday 8th January 2023. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket and be in the draw for a GUARANTEED Prize of €500. Yes, €500 will be won!! Tickets are available online tarbertgaa.ie

Shannonside Tarbert LGFA 2023 Registration

Huge thank you to all the parents and children who came to register for Shan nonside Tarbert LGFA last Thursday night 1st December. There was huge excite ment in the Community Centre where our future football stars from the ages of 4 years old up to 16 years old gathered to sign up. There was a great buzz all evening, especially when the girls got their opportunity to pick their training kits for 2023. What a great start for Shannonside Tarbert LGFA and our locality. Thanks to all the volunteers on the night who helped out.

Shannonside Tarbert LGFA Bucket Collection

Shannonside LGFA girls will be in SuperValu Listowel on Saturday December 10th for their Christmas Bucket collection. The girls have been busy practising their Carol singing to entertain the shop pers in SuperValu so we hope to see you all there this weekend. Many thanks to Garvey’s SuperValu Listowel for their support.

CLOUNMACON GAA

Thank You for supporting our lotto - No winner of Jackpot of €7100 Numbers drawn: 15-17-18-22. Lucky Dips: €50 Aoife de Staic, Dromin €30 Jackie Finucane €20 Caroline & Johnny, Woodgrove, Moyvane €20 Timothy Buckley, Knockane

Clounmacon play Knockanure in the Novice Cup Final on Sat 10th December

Venue: O’Rahilly Park, Ballylongford. Time: 2.00pm. ET if necessary Please come along to support the Black & Amber in their quest for silverware on Saturday

NORTH KERRY GAA

Bernard O Callaghan Senior Championship

Sponsored

Final - Report by Jack Hennessy

Castleisland Desmonds 0.07 v Listowel Emmets 0.13

It is a true saying in North Kerry that Championship football is a great leveller and certainly that was the outcome on Sunday last at sun drenched O Rahilly Park, Ballylongford; the home of the legendary Johnny Walsh, holder of 5 All Ireland Senior football Championship medals with Kerry. Pitch caretaker Noel Fennell had the pitch in perfect playing condition and also the stewarding by the home club was second to none as the huge travelling supporters made their way in droves. Castleisland Desmonds made the journey as hot favourites and rightly so as they easily accounted for the teams in their run up to the final by wide margins and were firm favourites going for a 3-in-a-row of titles to equal the last 3-in-a-row completed by Beale back in the late seventies early eighties. On the other hand Listowel Emmets didn’t have it all their own way and were made work much harder for their wins over St Senans, Knock nagoshel and Brosna after a replay. So as the day began at O Rahilly Park, Ballylongford; excitement was at fever pitch amongst the huge attendance as they greeted their respective teams as they marched behind the Thomas Davis, Pipe Band, Mallow prior to the throw-in. Match Referee; Eamon Moran, Ballydonoghue, officiating at his first North Kerry senior championship final

got the game underway and it was very much evident from the word go that Listowel Emmets looking for their 16 title were well fired up for this encounter. They hunted in packs, chased every ball as if their lives depended on it; never gave Desmonds an inch to show their true worth and it was not a 2, 5 or 8 player performance it was a massive panel display; and furthermore having to line out without star players; out injured, Cormac Mulvihill and Bryan Sweeney they battled on regardless.Look this was as near to perfection as youd get for winning the District Championship and in fairness it had to be as Desmonds who are in the top flight in the County are an excellent side but on this occa sion couldn’t get hold of this flawless display by Emmets and 2pts from play is hardly good enough to win a game of this importance. Right I did say it was a panel effort but I have to mention a few players who excelled; Ger McCarthy who later received Man of the Match controlled the defence; Darragh Lynch was involved in a lot of their scorers and roamed the field while corner Davy Keane was unerring from frees. To be very honest the majority of the opening half was rather scrappy and free ridden and both teams finishing was poor to say the least. However it was Emmets who seemed to be that bit on top and playing the better football. It took until the 10th minute before we say the opening score with Davy Keane getting the first of his 8pts from frees.5mts later Cian W O Connor opened Desmonds account from a free. Two Adam O Donoghue frees saw them go ahead by 0-3 to 0-1 after 18mts but that’s was as good as it got for the Islanders as this youthful Listowel outfit took complete control and points coming from Darragh Leahy, Jack McElligott and 3 frees from Davy Keane and at the break it was Listowel Emmets; 0-6. Castleisland Desmonds, 0-3.

Half time featured the introduction to the attendance of the North Kerry Minor footballers who became 2022 County Champions; Jake Heffernan (Duagh); Thomas Kelly (Listowel Emmets), David Mulvihill (Tarbert), Conor Egan (Tar bert); Patrick O’Connor (0-2) (Moyvane), Conor Sweeney (Moyvane), Patrick Walsh (0-1) (Listowel Emmets); Eddie Healy (Listowel Emmets), Evan Boyle (0-1) (Ballyduff); Darragh O’Keeffe (Moyvane), Jack Enright (0-2) (Ballyduff), Jerh Brosnan (Moyvane); Oisin Healy 1-8 (0-3f, 0-2m) (Asdee), Jamie Moloney (0-1) (Moyvane), Aaron Carey (0-1 (Listowel Emmets). Subs: Luke Rochford (Ballyduff) for J Moloney (44), Aaron Kennelly (Listowel Emmets) for A Carey (51), Fionn Mulvihill (Moyvane) for J Enright (58), Robbie Foley (Ballydono ghue) for J Brosnan (63). and the Listowel Emmets team of 25 years ago. Derek Dalton Billy McElligott, (capt) Stephen Stack; Pa Galvin; Noel Twomey; Sean Moriarty; Kevin Lynch; Padraig Buckley; Gary Stack; Tadgh Kennelly;

John Hartnett; Mike Kennelly; Derek Galvin; Noel Kennelly; Brian Scanlon; Pat Kelly; Colman O’Flaherty; Tom Walsh; Liam Walsh; Billy Doyle; Carl Dillon; Sean O’Connell; Liam Keane; Padraig Thornton; Conor Moriarty.

On the restart and no doubt the way they were playing or should I say the way they were allowed perform Desmonds had a tough up hill battle on their hands; they needed a goal to get back in the game but never threatened the Listowel netminder Tom Harte at any stage. Emmets started the half as they finished and were to run Desmonds ragged for the majority of this half and the Islanders were not helping themselves giving away silly frees and with Davy Keane around you will be punished at every opportunity. Davy Keane, 2f and Cillian Holly added further scores with Adam O Donoghue only reply. Adam O Donoghue;3pts, 1play again on target with Patrick Hickey but Michael Kennedy and Davy Keane closed the scoring and guaranteed Listowel Emmets to be worthy North Kerry Champions after 7 years from long off. Overall maybe not the game people expected but nobody can question the super display given by Listowel Emmets against all the odds. Castleisland Desmonds had an bad day at the office but with the past 2 years they have been worthy cham pions and are still well in line for a shot at next years championship. After the game a massive Listowel Emmets supporters joined in for a hugh celebration with Chairperson of the North Kerry Football Board, Mairead O Sullivan pre sented the famous Eamon O Donoghue Cup to joint captain of Davy Keane and Ger McCarthy. Man of the Match went to Ger McCarthy and was presented by Sheila Enright on behalf of Estuary Print and Trophies, Ballylongford

Teams and scorers; Listowel Emmets; Tom harte, Ciaran Pierse, Jack McElligott, 1pt, Niall Collins, Michael Kennedy, 1pt, Ger McCarthy, Eddie Browne, Darragh Leahy, Jamie McVeigh, 1pt, Sean Gilbert, Darragh Lynch, Cillian Holly, 1pt, Jake Moriarty, Sean Keane, Davy Keane, 8f, Subs; Cathal Keane for Sean Gilbert, Cor mac Mulvihill for Jake Moriarty, Bryan Sweeney for Sean Keane, Dylan Quinn for Cillian Holly, John Heaphy for Darragh Lynch. Castleisland Desmonds;

Steven Bartlett, Gearoid leonard, Maurice Lynch, Luka Brosnan, Domnic Finne gan, Denis O Connor, Michael Walsh, Maurice Hickey, Brian Leonard, Adam O Donoghue, Cian W O Connor, 1f, Sean Lynch, Patrick, 1pt, Adam O Donoghue, 5pts,1f, Graham O Connor. Subs; Pat Fitzgerald for Michael Walsh, Kieran Bren nan for Patrick Hickey, Luke Lyons for Graham O Connor, Colm Roache for Luka Brosnan, Cian J O Connor for Sean Lynch. Referee, Eamon Moran, Ballydono ghue. Eamon had a fine game in his first District final.

by McMunns Bar and Restaurant Ballybunion

Listowel Celtic under 16 who beat Lisnagry 6-2 to go through to next round of National Cup

The McNamara family making presentations to Billy and Dan Brassil after One For Liam won the Working Members Stake at Lixnaw Coursing. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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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. T.C.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

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

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

(Mention your request here)

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

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

MEANING OF LIFE

“I suppose now that you’re shoving on, you’re considered to be in the vulnerable group?” My friend was laughing, since she’s a tad older than me!!!

We were chatting about the frequent announce ments in the media, encouraging vulnerable peo ple who may be at a higher risk of illness, to avail of flu’ and covid vaccines as protection. We are now all familiar with the term high risk groups.

It got me thinking. We are blessed to live in a Country where we have a health service that wants to protect those of us in vulnerable and high-risk groups. For that I am extremely grateful. But high risk isn’t just confined to our physical health. Of far more importance and with everlasting consequences is our Spiritual Health. This is a high risk group for which there is also a superior vaccine that has been provided by God for our eternal protection. That vaccine is Jesus Christ.

Rom 5:9 “By his blood we are now put right with God;”

I no longer need to belong to the high risk cat egory of people that do not trust in Jesus Christ for salvation.

The Word of God describes faith in Hebrews 11:1 as “...confidence in what we hope for and as surance in what we do not see.”

You could say that faith is a risk because we have to believe in things we cannot see. We believe in the presence of God, a God we can’t see, we be

lieve we will spend eternity in Heaven, a place we can’t see. We believe in the power of prayer and trusting that God will answer.

It’s a risk but it’s a risk worth taking. Many people believe certain facts that the Bible tells them about Jesus but they don’t rely on Him as their Saviour. Knowing the facts isn’t enough. We must also trust in Jesus, trust Him to do what He has promised in His Word.

The Word of God helps us to understand in Whom and in what we have faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 tells me “...we live by faith and not by sight.”

Just listen to this. Jesus tells us through John 5:24 “l tell you the truth, those who listen to My Word and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will NEVER be condemned for their sins but have already passed from death to life.”

And again in John 1:12 Jesus assures us “But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.”

Everything in Salvation is based on faith and trust that God means what He has promised. In He brews 11:6 He even says that “He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Trusting Him is a win! win! win! situation.

We no longer need to belong to that high risk group who do not trust Jesus for our salvation, do we? Let us take that leap of faith!

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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.M.

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. C.D.

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