Volume 15 Issue 23

Brendan Lynch, his daughter Amy & Ruby Keane, in the recent Estuary Rollers Listowel to Knockdown Tractor Run. Photo by Sean Doyle

Congratulations to Caireann Uljee from Presentation Listowel who was presented with an award for her winning art piece in the Credit Union Competition. This was presented by Ashley Fitzgerald of Listowel Credit Union

Coolard NS Pupils Mia Curley, Emma O’ Rahilly, Kate Lawlor and Ellie Mai Neylon, recent prizewinners in the Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine Children’s Creative Writing Competition

AWARD WINNING DAIRYMASTER EXCELS IN FUTURE PROOFING THEIR WORKFORCE

Dairymaster are entering the festive period on a high this year, yesterday (Thursday 8th December) they were announced “Outstanding Employer of Diversity in the workplace” in the large company category at the Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year awards ceremony held in the Morrison Hotel, Dublin. Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science addressed the audience stating “we need to highlight good practice and leadership being shown by business in apprenticeships” as he presented the awards.

Over the past number of years, Dairymaster demonstrated a real commitment to the future growth of the company by acknowledging apprenticeships as a vital role in developing their skill and employee base.

John Harty, CEO Dairymaster comments “We are absolutely thrilled to have won this award. There are approximately 9,000 companies in Ireland who are registered as an employer of apprentices, so to come out on top among big players is a huge achievement for us. We’ve placed a strong emphasis on the range of apprenticeships being offered and to get recognised for the work is brilliant. I would like to thank the apprentices for their commitment, the mentors for their coaching, guidance, and experience and to the training organisations for the support in making these courses possible.”

Dairymaster have apprentices registered across 7 fields of learning namely, Cybersecurity, Sales, Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), Electrical, Toolmaking, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and Mechanical Automotive Maintenance Fitter (MAMF).

“By registering apprentices on these programmes, we know they will develop the required knowledge, skills and competencies to work effectively and autonomously in Dairymaster” states Breda Flaherty, Organisational Development Manager, Dairymaster.

Dairymaster have the facility to offer a choice of apprenticeships to new recruits. They can avail of the opportunity to work in several disciplines to see where their preference is, meaning they can choose an apprenticeship to suit their needs. They also offer this opportunity to current employees who might want to try something new.

Dairymaster certainly seems to be the ideal training ground for new apprentices looking to earn while they learn as they explore new careers opportunities.

Pictured: At the Generation Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards in Dublin L-R: Anna Marie Woods OEM Apprenticeships, Brendan Geraghty MSLETB, Breda Flaherty Dairymaster, John Harty Dairymaster, Jessica Mason MSLETB, Darren Gavin MSLETB and Kevin Bartlett LCETB.

MINISTER FOLEY WELCOMES

OVER €865,000 IN TOWN AND VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME FUNDING FOR KERRY

Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley welcomes the announcement of €869,268 in Town and Village Renewal Scheme Funding for Kerry.

The announcement represents the largest ever investment under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme and will see a range of landmark projects delivered across Rural Ireland.

The successful projects for Kerry are as follows:

• Castleisland - The upgrade and enhancement of the Castleisland Town River Walk for community enjoyment and to increase footfall for local businesses - €219,268

• Causeway - Refurbishment of the former Shannon Ballroom (currently derelict) creating a facility within Causeway, which provides a focal point for the community that will be used as a meeting space and co-working hub - €250,000

• Moyvane - Refurbish the former Garda Station building to encompass badly need amenities for the community: tea/coffee dock with outside seating area - €250,000

• SEM: Tarbert - Funding under the Streetscape Enhancement Measure in Tarbert - €100,000

• PDM: Castleisland - Public Realm plan for Main Street Castleisland, to readdress the streetscape to make the town more inviting and usable for residents and visitors alike€50,000

Under the Building Acquisition Measure (BAM) of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, local authorities were asked to engage with local communities to identify suitable vacant or derelict properties that could be taken into public ownership and converted for community use.

Kerry County Council have been successful under this measure for the purchase of Moyvane Garda Station for community use as a multipurpose hub.

Minister Foley said: “The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a vital source of funding for local communities and businesses in Kerry. Today’s announcement from Government will provide significant investment for five important projects in Castleisland, Causeway, Moyvane and Tarbert. These five ambitious plans will assist local communities to reimagine and redevelop the centres of their towns and villages.”

DEBATE SUCCESS FOR PRESENTATION SECONDARY LISTOWEL

The past week saw a return to success for the Pres Listowel Debate Team as they progress to the next stage of the UCC Schools’ Debate League.

Presentation Listowel fought off tough competition from schools around Munster to win a spot in the coveted next round of the UCC Schools’ Debate League on Friday the 9th in UCC. Katie Trant and Noelle Dillion valiantly fought to propose the motion “The voting age must be lowed to sixteen” and succeeded in qualifying for the next round.

The girls engaged in thought-provoking discussions and impressed the judges with their ability to refute the opposition. They, alongside their peers, worked as a team and their success attest to the group effort of those who take part in debating in Pres Listowel.

(Missing from photo is Jessica O Sullivan)

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.

Christmas Blues

Christmas time can be a magical time for many of us, but the festive period can also be a time of stress and anxiety. For those who have recently lost a loved one, Christmas can intensify feelings of grief and sadness. This week I want to share some of dóTerras essential oils that I hope will benefit you in these difficult times and sharing my tips on how to use them.

Lavender helps ease feelings of anxiousness and can be particularly calming during times of stress. It evokes feelings of self-awareness and relaxation. Take one to two drops of dóTerras Lavender in a glass of water to help reduce anxious feelings. Mix 10 x drops of Lavender with carrier oil in a roller bottle and apply on to your wrist points and the back of the ears.

Balance is another favourite of mine. To begin your day my tip would be to put a drop of Balance on the bottom of your feet to promote feelings of calmness and tranquillity. Balance is an excellent way to help balance the stress and overwhelm of motherhood and can help you maintain calm and clarity in your days over the busy festive period.

Console is an oil loved by many of my Pod Members as it’s an oil mostly used for emotional healing. Losing something or someone you love can be deeply disorienting and painful. Words unspoken and questions unanswered may keep you worried and unsettled. This beautiful oil from dóTerra is a Comforting Blend and will accompany you as you close the door on sadness and take your first steps on a hopeful path toward emotional healing.

Deep Blue is a powerful essential oil blend that offers immediate soothing effects for skin. It’s popularly used after activity as part of an after-sports massage. My tip is to apply Deep Blue on your feet and knees before and after exercise. Massage into your back for relief of exhausted and overworked muscles, such as working outside or moving boxes. Use on your feet before and after big events, such as weddings, to ease foot discomfort from standing. Apply to growing children’s legs for a cooling and soothing effect. While Deep Blue is soothing for the body’s muscles it is used by many of my Pod Members in times of grief and can be applied over the heart chakra when mixed with a carrier oil.

All of the above DóTerra essential oils can be purchased from Caroline’s Pod of Positivity along with Bespoke Kits and Introductory Kits. 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: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy Assist and so much more.

My Three Way Method In Using 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.

Consultations and Oil Experience Appoint ments will resume again in the New Year.

Wishing You & Your Family a Happy & Peaceful Christmas

Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

VOLATILITY

CHANGE, BUT OPPORTUNITY, TOO

BRINGS

By Donal Broderick, FDC Financial Services Ltd.

We usually associate volatility with large degree of change and fluctuations, and certainly as we approach the latter months of 2022, we can relate to this under so many aspects.

We have seen unimaginable price fluctuations on so many of our day-to-day consumables, and as we approach the winter months this is certainly having an impact on disposable income, causing everyone to pay more attention to basic spending.

This is no different for the farming sector, where we have seen record cost hikes for basic inputs.

The reasons for such price inflation have well been documented at this point, with a plethora of reasons identified, so hands-on management is required to maintain a viable business and work our way through the volatility.

Financial markets are no different. Again, interest rates, soaring inflation, legacy of pandemic supply issues, recessionary risks in many parts of the globe, war in Ukraine, energy shortage amongst many others are all contributing factors to such fluctuations. Careful planning is key for everyone when working our way through such periods.

This however requires some understanding of the longer-term plan and having enough reserves to meet the emergency needs that can crop up due to unforeseen circumstances. The Standard and Poor’s 500, or simply the S & P 500, is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of the 500 large companies on the stock exchanges in the United States. It is one of the most followed equity indices. This too has seen huge fluctuations in 2022, equating to a -20.83% return in 2022 at the point of writing. Many are exposed to the index despite not being directly invested in same. It has always been a benchmark for monitoring performance over many decades, in fact with historical annual performance dating back to 1926.

The performance of 2022 to date, has occurred many times over the 96 years of recorded performance.

It is important to take longer term approaches despite the shorter-term volatility, to remain committed to the longer term plan. This can seem easier said than done, hence why I referenced earlier having enough reserves to meet the unexpected costs and emergency needs without upsetting the longer-term intention. However, there is always a silver lining, and this time is no different where regular investing can mean real opportunity in volatility.

For example, the Wall St Crash (1929), Great Depression (1937), World War II (1940), Tech bubble followed by 9/11 (2001), and financial crisis (2008) had a common denominator in significant volatility and market correction. However, as much as the correction that occurred in each and every one of these periods, it was followed by a significant rally in the markets shortly after, and it was more important to remain vested over this period in particular. In fact, taking the overall data available from 1926 to 2021 inclusive, it has returned in excess of 12% per annum on average over this significant period.

The key difference in these times, is that it is so easy to get access to such funds for minimal amounts of €100 per month and this is where the real opportunity of unit cost averaging is benefiting many by averaging in throughout volatility.

Given the current rate of inflation, nil deposit rate environment, spiralling property inflation with real shortage of supply, consumers must explore all options to try to retain current purchasing power and manage volatility. Thankfully we see on a daily basis, much more diversification both on and off the farm, decisions to manage this volatility and learn from historical trends and market cycles. It is imperative to reach out to get assistance with this planning and work our way through such periods.

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

GAFFS:

No One Can Get a House, and What We Can Do About It

By Rory Hearne

The book that has been waiting to be written—how Ireland’s housing policy has locked an entire generation out of the housing market and what we should do about it.....

Millennials are the first generation in Ireland to be worse off than their parents. Trapped in a game of rental roulette, stuck living at home as adults, and many on the brink of homelessness, the Irish housing crisis has defined the lives of an entire generation—and it is set to continue.

With housing costs in Ireland the highest in the EU, the property ladder has been kicked from under thousands. So how did we get here…and how do we break the cycle?

In Gaffs, housing expert Rory Hearne urges us to think about the people behind the statistics, and shows us that there is a way towards a future where everyone has access to a home.

OPEN FROM 10.30AM - 5.30PM MONDAY TO

On a frosty and cold Sunday morning at Tralee town centre were Mike O Donnell from Abbeydorney with the legendary Richie Houlihan and his grandson Ryan. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Sunset at Rattoo, Ballyduff last week.

Photo Moss Joe Browne

KILFLYNN

AND EMMA WINS THE CROTTA LOTTO JACKPOT

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 12th December at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 11,12,13 and 22. There was One winner of the 4,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to Cillian and Emma Hogan, Ballyconnell Heights, Kilflynn. The Hogan Family are great supporters of the club and of the weekly lotto draw, and lucky ticket was bought online www.clubforce.com, and they were the toast of Kilflynn and beyond on Tuesday morning as the news of their big win circulated. Cillian and Emma are looking forward to being presented with their cheque of €4,400. A Nice Early Christmas Present.

Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw:

Ina O Leary, Fortwilliam, Ardfert, Norman Harris Yateley, Hampshire, England and Michael McCarthy Rockwell close, Tralee.

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar on Monday 19th December at 10.30p.m with a €2,000 Jackpot.

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

TABLE QUIZ

After a break of almost three years, the Kilflynn Cancer Support 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 support 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 organizers 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 begrateful for 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 Herbert’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 December, throw-in at 8 30!

ST.

MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: On Thursday 15th December Requiem Mass for Mary Leen (née Lyons) Lower Rea, Kilflynn, will be celebrated at 11.00am. (live streamed on www.churchmedia.tv/kilflynn ). Interment afterwards in Kilflynn Old Cemetery.

On Friday 16th December at 10a.m. and Saturday 17th December at 6.00 p.m. James & Betty Condon, Dublin & Kilflynn

Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie

Samaritan Collection Church Gate Collection on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th December.

Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www. dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass. Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn ChurchTo watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan

Christmas Mass Bouquet and a selection of other Mass cards available from the Parish Office.

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. Congratulations 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 Get your entries in (as many as you like) before this Saturday 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. The concept of the draw is simple, simply place your €2 into the envelope at the venue, write your name and phone on the envelope and you could possibly ‘split the bucket!’

Funds raised will be used for projects that will benefit and improve Kilflynn. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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 continued support.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The defibrillator at Crotta GAA ground, Dromakee, Kilflynn will be unable to operate for appropriate a week from December 10th. To facilitate necessary software updates to be carried out on it. Please take note of the other defibrillators within our community i.e. outside Kilflynn Church & Power Gala in Abbeydorney. We will update you when this is back in operation. Thank You

KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

Are providing deposits of grit at 97 locations across Kerry from Monday 12th December for use by individuals and groups on local roads and footpaths. The Council appreciates the cooperation of the public in facilitating this response to the cold weather.

Tralee Rural: Leith Cross

Listowel Municipal District: Abbeydorney – Near GAA Pitch Lixnaw – Parking area near Playground near ICW wetlands Kilflynn- Area near Village Crossroads (adjacent to Parker’s Pub)

ENTERTAINMENT

Music, Songs and Craic with Bryan Murphy in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Sunday evening 18th December (After the world cup Soccer final)

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED

Group are meeting this Wednesday, 14th December from 10.30am to 1.30pm in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall where a meal will be served for the festive season. Enquiries 066 7135831.

DARTS DOUBLES

The weekly Darts Doubles Tournament will continue this Saturday night 17th December in Parker’s Pub. The winners this week will again receive Fresh Turkeys. All Names in for the draw at 9.30 p.m.

DANCING

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

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

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

CROTTA GAA AGM

The Crotta Hurling Club Annual General meeting will be on Friday 16th December at 9.00pm in St.Columbas Centre, Kilflynn . 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.

COMMUNITY WALKWAY

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

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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

ALONE

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

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 December 6th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 2, 8 and 23 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 Jake Segal, Addergown, Paddy Hussey, Ardoughter and TJ & Helen O’Connor, Ballyhorgan . 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 was held in the GAA Clubrooms on this Friday last. Full report in next week’s edition

B Football:

Brendan Boyle Cup fixed for last Sunday was postponed due to a frozen pitch. No re-fixture at time of writing

FIELD LIGHTS

Development Planning permission has finally come through for the erecting of lights for walk way and playing pitch. During the past few days and work will re commence early in the new year and should be completed by early spring. Weather conditions permitting.

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week

Thursday 10.00am: Special Intention Friday 7.00pm: Noreen O’Carroll

Saturday 6.30pm: Marion Godley; John Regan, Thomas O’Connor (Sleaveen), Jack & Kit McEllistrim, Nora & John McKenna; Pats & Kitty O’Connor

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway Reader: Saturday 6.30pm – Des Rochford

Ministers of the Eucharist: Mary O’Sullivan/Phyllis Supple/Mike Guerin Samaritans of Kerry: Annual Christmas Collection will be taking place on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in all Kerry Parishes

Recovery Haven Kerry: Kathleen Reidy of Tralee Flower club will host a fundraising Gala Christmas Floral demonstration at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland on Thursday, 15th December at 7.30pm. Admission is €10. All proceeds, including a raffle of Kathleen’s displays on the night, will go to Recovery Haven Kerry.

Christmas Mass Times: Christmas Eve at 8.00pm. Christmas Day at 11.00am.

Newsletter: Please note items for the Parish Newsletter for Christmas weekend must be in by Wednesday, 21st December by 1.00pm. Items received after this deadline will not be published

FESTIVE FUN 5K

The Festive Fun 5k are gearing up for their annual St. Stephen’s Day walk/run. Please come along and help us support the Irish Cancer Society. All donations on the day go directly to the charity. The walk/run will leave Ballyduff church car park at 11am and the route, as always is a 5k loop around the village. All welcome!

A THOUGHT

Don’t let any of the wrong things drain your energy. You need all your energies for the right things.

ST BRENDANS A.C.

Juvenile training continues on Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 8.00pm in the ARC. Adult fitness sessions continue on Wednesdays from 7.00pm - 8.00pm 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 Instagram.

CILLIAN

BALLYBUNION

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Ballybunion annual Church gate collection for the Christmas Party takes place on Sat. 17th and Sun.18th December your support will be greatly appreciated. Thank You

POP UP CHRISTMAS SHOP

Fri 16th from 6pm-7.30pm and Sat 17th & Sunday 18th 12-5pm (in the old gourmandies time shop) Main Street next to the tourist office. Featuring Gra Photography, Simply Devine Preserves, Kamana Candles, B Designs, ION Organics, and Sweet Little Things Chocolates.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The Christmas Afternoon Tea Party will now be held this Sunday December 18th from 3pm-5pm with Music by Ger Walsh. All are welcome to attend, Admission is Free which will include refreshments. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea.

CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM

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 087-9502167 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.

BALLYBUNION HEALTH & LEISURE CENTRE

Our 20% Christmas sale has started and runs until Christmas Eve. Get 20% off vouchers, membership and special offer cards.

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Annette O’Connor, Main Street and also to the family of Eddie O’Connor late of Cricklewood London and Ballyeigh who died last week. May they both Rest In Peace

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

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

The Annual Christmas Senior Citizens Party will now be held on Thursday 5th January 2023, due to the bad weather. Tickets that have already been purchased are still valid. It will take place in The Ballybunion Golf Club, Sandhill Road with Mass at 7pm, followed by Dinner. Music will be provided by Steve Donegan. Anyone entitled to a ticket please contact Eileen – 086 2234965 Con – 087 4184241 Marie – 087 9542102. Spot Prizes and Raffles on the night. Anyone wishing to buy a ticket can also do so.

Also our Annual Church gate collection for the Christmas Party takes place on Sat 17th and Sun.18th December your support will be greatly appreciated. Thank You

TIMELESS AND IRISH CHRISTMAS SHOW

Due to the ongoing weather warnings countrywide and the fact that most of the acts are travelling long distances, Radio Kerry have chosen to postpone the Timeless & Irish Concert that was due to take place this Thursday until Thursday next December 22nd. The Show will still take place in Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion so the tickets already purchased will be valid for that night also. However if you have any queries about your tickets please contact Tintean directly via email to nkartstheatre@gmail.com Tickets are still available to purchase online from tintean.ie or at the door on the night!

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 2023/24 school year and that the closing date for all new Junior Infants is February 3rd. Enrolment applications are available 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.

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.

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

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 essential 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, 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 beginners 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 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, Photocopying, Scanning, and Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799

Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, 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 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 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.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Community Employment offers work experience, training courses, welfare payments plus top-up, and an opportunity 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 Receptionist; Leisure Centre Cleaner; Environmental Worker; Office Administrator; Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

CHAIR BASED FITNESS PROGRAM Class Chair-Based Exercise in Ballybunion Community Center every Tues.11.00am-12.00pm. Pay as you go classes available also, Please phone to book your chair call Martina on 087 797 3688

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat Inc from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.Membership is free. A regular supply of new books, including bestsellers to be borrowed; requests can be made online or in the branch. We offer PC’s with printing (colour and black/white) and photocopying. We also have daily and weekly newspapers for your perusal. 068 27615

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

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

PUBLICATION

‘The Big House in Kerry, a Social History’ edited by Jane O’Hea O’Keeffe was launched recently. This large tome features 12 of Kerry’s leading historians who have written extensively about the Big Houses which dominated the Kerry landscape over the centuries. Dr Declan Downey has written about Tarbert House and three centuries of continuity by the Leslie family from 1700 to the present day. Ursula Leslie, the present Seigneurine of Tarbert was present at the launch, now in her 90’s and to quote Declan ‘continues to be actively involved in the local community’s cultural, developmental and social life’. Gura fada buan sí.

GARDA CENTENARY

A very proud man at the recent Centenary 1922-2022 commemoration of An Garda Siochána in Kerry was Denis Kiely, Main Street. He received a Centenary Medal in respect of his late father, Garda Dan Kiely. Active with Sean Moylan in North Cork during the War of Independence, Dan Kiely returned from the United States and with his brother Paddy joined An Garda Siochána in 1933. He served 24 years in Tarbert from 1940 up until his retirement in 1964. He was unique in that he lived out his total retirement in Tarbert up until his death in 1985 where he and his wife Tess reared a family of fourteen children.

POSTING

Michelle at Tarbert Post Office advises that the last date for posting parcels to countries in Europe is 13 December, to the UK is December 19 and in Ireland is 22 December. The special offer of 20 National stamps for €28 continues while stocks last. Tarbert Post Office is open for a full day on Saturday 17 December. The Post Office stocks a large range of envelopes, posting boxes, wrapping paper, bubble wrap and Christmas cards for posting to loved ones all over the world.

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Shannonside Women’s Group are hosting Christmas Flower arranging by Joan Lynch on Thursday 15 December (this Thursday) at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre. All are welcome.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Due to adverse weather conditions, the Christmas meeting of the Society scheduled to take place on Saturday 17 December has been cancelled. The next meeting of the Society will take place early in 2023 le cúnamh Dé . The Society would like to thank its members for their support during the year and to wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards are now available at Tarbert Bridewell. 10 Cards for €7 and proceeds in aid of a worthy cause.

CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE

Church Services for St Brendan’s Church, Tarbert over Christmas will be as follows;Sunday 25 December: Christmas Day

Holy Communion 11.00am

Sunday 1st January: New Year’s Day

Holy Communion 11.30am

Both Services will be conducted by Rev. Joe Hardy.

St. Brendan’s Church would like to wish all parishioners at home and abroad a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.

SANTA AT 94

December 8, the Church Holyday, was traditionally the start of the Christmas season, but more importantly for us as school children in the 1950’s it was the day that Santa Claus made his appearance in Coolahan’s big window. True to tradition there he was in Coolahan’s window last Thursday 8 December, showing his years, white beard a little longer but still nodding his head, saying to those who choose to stop and look ‘I’m still here, all you have to do is believe’. In 1928, the late Mickie and Nora Coolahan, who had both served their time in the drapery trade decided to open their own drapery shop on Tarbert’s Main Street. As an added novelty they brought Santa Claus from London. On the 7 December the windows were shuttered off out of view to the public. The following day the big shutters were taken down and there he stood in the centre of the big window, nodding his head surrounded by a vast collection of toys and presents. As youngsters we would gather at the shop window after school, pushing and shoving to get a better view. We gazed in awe at cowboy suits, guns and holsters, games of ludo, snakes and ladders, draughts, jigsaw sets, train sets, dolls, cookery sets, Beano, Dandy, Hotspur and Bunty Annuals for the girls. Now we had an idea what to ask Santa for when we wrote to him at the North Pole. At midnight each Christmas Eve, Santa left the big window just as we left our childhood and boyhood dreams to make way for future gatherings of boys and girls.

Thanks, Mary and grand-daughter Caoimhe for keeping the memory and the tradition alive.

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

BINGO

Please note. There will be NO BINGO this Thursday night due to the bad weather. There will be bingo next week on Thursday night as usual. The next Blotto will be held at Bingo as usual. There will be no draw this week.

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

Thursday, December 08: Numbers drawn were: 9, 10, 20, 30 and someone got lucky and won the Jackpot. Noreen Enright, c/o Caroline Maune got an early Christmas present of €12,000. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy every penny of it. Lucky Dips: €100 Peter O’Loughlin, Sydney. €50 Aisling Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. €20 each: Leanne Shields, Carrickerry. Clara O’Shea, Ballylongford. Theresa O’Brien, Ardagh. James Kennelly, Keylod, Moyvane. Dick Chawke, Athea. Free Tickets: Mags Lynch, Moyvane Village. Anne Finucane, Lisselton. Mary & Peter Buston, Ardagh. Kennelly Family, Moyvane South. Claire Clancy, Dromin, Listowel. Jackpot starts again at €5,000. 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.

MOYVANE GAA

GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of the €4,800 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 6, 16, 17, 26. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Pat O’Keeffe, Kilmorna. Tom Culhane, Glin. Kevin Greaney, Leitrim Middle. Patrick Moloney, Moyvane North. Emer O’Connor, Bruach na Gaile. 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 Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Next Jackpot is €5,000 and the draw will be held in Hanrahan’s Bar on Sunday December 18 at 9.00pm. Thank you for your support.

MOYVANE GAA CLUB AGM the following officers were elected: Chairman: Micheal Walsh. Vice Chairman: Mike Brosnan. Secretary: Aine Cronin. Treasurer: Mike O’Sullivan. Assistant Treasurer: Teddy Keane. PRO: Muireann Kennelly. Coaching Officer: Shane Stack. Development Officer: Gavin Kennelly. Children’s Officer: Paddy Leahy. Cultural Officer: Tara Mulvihill. North Kerry Board Delegates: Aine Cronin & Micheal Walsh. County Board Delegate: Micheal Walsh. Moyvane GAA would like to wish Martin Kennelly the best of luck as he steps down as treasurer of the club after 41 years. Thank you Martin for all your dedication and hard work over the years. You will always be a valued member of Moyvane GAA club.

CLOUNMACON

SCOIL CHORP CHRIOST, KNOCKANURE

Will hold a Christmas Prayer Service in Corpus Christi Church, Knockanure at 7.00pm on Tuesday, December 20 at 7.00pm. All are welcome.

TABLE TOP SALE

At Knockanure Community Centre on Sunday, December 18 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Tables €15. Santa will be there and he is free and all children will receive a treat so make sure you don’t miss it.

MOYVANE ICA

Held their annual Christmas draw in the Marian Hall on Sunday, December 04. The Christmas food hamper was won by William Hennessy, Killocrim, Listowel. The Listowel voucher went to Kevin Goulding, Ballyduff. The Christmas turkey voucher was won by Jack O’Connor, Moyvane & Brid Stack, Moyvane won the Christmas ham voucher. Mile Buiochas to all who supported the draw and to all the sponsors, North Cork Creameries, Mike Corridan’s Garage and Noel Stack, Butchers.

TARBERT POST OFFICE

Local Property Tax can be paid at Post Offices. The Santa PostBox is ready for all the children’s important Santa letters. 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 €28 while stocks last. The post office is open a full day on Saturday, December 17.

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE: MOYVANE: Saturday, December 24 6.00pm KNOCKANURE: Saturday, December 24 8.00pm

MOYVANE: Saturday, December 24 10.00pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, CHRISTMAS DAY: KNOCKANURE: 9.30am MOYVANE: 11.00am

MASSES FOR THE WEEK , MOYVANE: Saturday, December 17 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Dick, Peggy & Tom Sheehan & deceased members of the Sheehan Family, Kilbaha.

Sunday, December 18 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Ned & Maureen Sheehy, Leitrim Middle & deceased members of the Mulvihill & Sheehy families.

KNOCKANURE: Thursday, December 15 Private Intention Mass at 10.00am Friday December 16 Private Intention at 10.00am Sunday, December 18 Private Intention at 9.30am

CENTRE ANNUAL MASS

Trainer Paudie Lyons receiving the cup from fellow Lixnaw man Thomas Murphy after South Caroline won the Oaks Trial Stake at Bandon on Tuesday for owner Kathleen Casey O Connell from Abbeydorney. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Dromclough NS pupils Emma and JohnJoe who won 1st & 3rd prizes respectively for their pictures in the Credit Union Poster Competiton ‘It’s A Wonderful World’. Emma and JohnJoe are pictured with their teachers, Ms Brosnan & Mrs Trench and Ashley Fitzgerald Listowel Credit Union

Listowel Celtic U12s Girls training on Tuesday 6th December

John from Ballybunion but living in England at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar for England v France game

Mike Flavin, Patrick O’Sullivan, Mike Kennelly and Robert Bunyan at the Garda Centenary in Listowel recently

Listowel Emmets Split the Bucket Winner on 6th December was Sean Keane, Ennismore who won €1,078.50 with committee members. Ticket sold in Mike the Pies. Christmas Special Draw will be next Tuesday 20th December with lots of extra prize

Congratulations to Dromclough NS 6th class pupil Aideen whose entry for the Kerry County Council Road Safety calendar 2023 has been selected for the month of January

Phoebe’s Wonder who won in Glanworth on the 8/12/2022. Owner Denis Curtin joined by Tom Murphy and Jack McAuliffe from Listowel

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 12/12/22 - Numbers Drawn 21-23-31-32

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Mike Galvin, Stokers Lawn

€20 Barbara Mulvihill, Cahirdown

€20 Aidan O’Connor c/o Mikes

€20 Luke, Christy & Olivia c/o Christys

€20 Sarah Moriarty on-line

Next Draw 19/12/22 at the Saddle Bar

Jackpot €5,550

Lots of Extra Prizes next week

The weather played havoc with fixtures last weekend,but the safety for our players, coaches, officials and parents must come first. Keep an eye on Listowel Celtics face book page for updates on fixtures this weekend.We wish teams in action the best of luck.

Next Sundays academy will be the last of 2022. We will have a visit from a special guest for all the children to enjoy. This is always a lovely morning in Pat Kennedy Park.

Thanks to Mark Loughnane and all who help him on Sunday morning running the academy.

BEALE GAA

Our replay of North Kerry Intermediate Cup final did not take place on Sunday, due to inclement weather conditions. The game has been rescheduled for next Sunday when we play Ballydonohue in Asdee at 1 o’clock. The teams could not be separated at the end of over eighty minutes when they played out a thriller in Ballybunion last weekend. We look forward to another great game on Sunday.

Congratulations and best wishes to John Hannan who has taken up the role of Chairperson of Beale GAA for a second term. We look forward to a great year with John at the helm.

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 Newsagents.

The dancers deserve a special word of thanks for stepping forward and tripping 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 Performing Arts, who has been part of Beale’s Strictly from our first year in 2015.

There was no jackpot winner and three match-3 winners in this week’s Beale Lotto which took place in Courtney’s Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 2, 14, 18 and 20. Match-3 winners each won €35: Samuel Joyce, Keith Hughes and Liam O’Sullivan. The winner of 5 free tickets was Ray McKenna.

Next week’s jackpot is €2,300. We’ve added an extra €100 for our Xmas Lotto this week, 4 lucky winners will each receive €25, in addition to our usual prize winners. The draw takes place in The Bunker Bar on Sunday 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.

Our Xmas Draw is back! To be in with a chance of winning a fantastic €500 SuperValu hamper and many more prizes, get your ticket outside SuperValu this weekend. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5, 7 tickets for €10.

Our weekly game of 41 continues in The Bunker on Friday nights. A great social occasion! Meet at 9 o’clock. Everyone welcome.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition - Fixtures: Sunday 18th December 2022 – Men’s Hamper Singles Sponsored by AGC Construction – Old Course

Senior Men’s Competition - Fixtures: Thursday 15th December 2022 - Senior Mens Competition – Old Course

Senior Ladies Competition - Fixtures: Friday 16th December 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Old Course

MOYVANE GAA

CLUB AGM:

At the recent AGM the following officers were elected. Chairman - Micheal Walsh, Vice Chairman - Mike Brosnan, Secretary - Aine Cronin, Treasurer - Mike O’ Sullivan, Assistant Treasurer - Teddy Keane, PRO - Muireann Kennelly, Coaching Officer - Shane Stack, Development OfficerGavin Kennelly, Children’s Officer - Paddy Leahy, Cultural Officer - Tara Mulvihill, North Kerry Board Delegates - Aine Cronin, Micheal Walsh County Board Delegate - Micheal Walsh.

Moyvane GAA would like to wish Martin Kennelly the best as he steps down as Treasurer of the club after 41 years. Thank you, Martin, for all of your dedication and hard work over the years. You will always be a valued member of Moyvane GAA.

There was no winner of the €4,800 jackpot Numbers drawn were 6,16,17 and 26

Lucky dips:

1. Pat O’Keefe, Kilmeany

2. Tom Culhane, Glin 3. Kevin Greaney, Leitrim Middle 4. Patrick Moloney, Moyvane North 5. Emer O’Connor, Bruach na Gaile

Tickets also available at Enright’s Bar, Speedy’s Bar, Hanrahans Bar,Kennellys Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee Member.

Next Week’s Jackpot is €5,000 and will be held in Hanrahan’s Bar Sunday the 18th of December at 8:30 As always thank you for your continued support.

#UpTheBoro

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €10,900. Numbers drawn 2,5,12,32 €50 Mike Buckley Ballygarrett €30 Mikey & Rose c/o O Briens €20 Mary Leahy c/o Cathal €20 Eamon Dennehy €20 Maura Daughton online

Christmas draw entrant Wm Dennehy Match 3 draw entrant Betty Gaire Next weeks jackpot €11,000

Draw Monday night at Jim’s @ 9.30pm. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers, Goulds, O Connor Hardware, Watsons , O Briens Bar and Jim’s Bar or online at www.klubfunder.com

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for 9th December 2022, were as follows; 4, 13, 30, 31. The Jackpot was €2,100 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips; Josephine Kennelly - Kiltean. Jack Griffin - Ballyegan. Arleen O’ Doherty - Listowel. Shauna Dowling- Online. Margart Kissane - Online. The following won three free tickets: Barry Shanahan- - Dromin Mary O’ Donoghue - Bedford. Anthony O’ Reilly- Online.

All Christmas Bumper Draw winners posted on Ballydonoghue Gaa Facebook Page.

Next Jackpot will be €2,200 and will also be the Big Christmas Draw, it will take place on Friday 16th December 2022 in the Clubhouse.

Fixtures:

Kieran Corridan Intermediate Cup Final Replay

Sponsored by South of Ireland Waste Disposal Ballydonoghue B v Beale B Was postponed today due to freezing fog, making pitches unplayable. Future date to be decided on.

SafeTALK:

Thanks to everyone who attended the SafeTALK training in Coolard last Thursday night. 13 people completed the training & received Certificates on the night.

NORTH KERRY GAA Results

Novice Cup Final Report by John Walsh

Clounmacon 0.12 v Knockanure 1.09 A.E.T

A wise man once said, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes”. Well one certainly required plenty clothing in O’Rahilly Park, Ballylongford on Saturday afternoon as Clounmacon & Knockanure played against one another & the severe weather elements in the final of the Novice Cup for 2022. A slight delay to proceedings wasn’t very helpful but the fair sized crowd cheered loudly for their respective sides as Gerdy O’Carroll let them off. Clounmacon won the throw in & it was midfielder Darragh Keane, under a lot of pressure got his kick in to score a great first point. A free one minute later from 30 metres was converted by full forward Brian Greaney. Clounmacon went three ahead on the 6th minute as Foran found Lyons in space & he obliged from the right hand corner. Knockanure scored from play next to open their account but there was then a period of “toing & froing” with some half chances from both sides that didn’t yields a score. Chris Lyons had a great chance of a goal on the 15 minute mark but for Fitzmaurice in the Knockanure goals to spring a brilliant save. Kieran Ahern kicked the first of his two points soon after, only for Johnny Toomey to reply with the outside of his boot, if you don’t mind! There were then a few schmozzles and with things getting a little heated even in the cold, the man in black produced a few yellow coloured cards, which was indeed no harm at all. On the 27th minute, a bullet like shot from the Knockanure corner forward danger man, Colin Enright produced a superb save from Brian Carty. 2 minutes later Darragh Keane’s pass to Greaney gave him a bit to do, but he kicked a great point putting three between them once again. Colin Enright responded almost immediately & a converted free from the blues on the stroke of the half hour left the tie delicately poised, 5 to 4 in favour of Clounmacon.

Some jogging on the spot from the spectators kept the toes a bit warm during the interval and the general consensus was this was a game that could go either way.

On the resumption, Knockanure started brightly with Ahern flaking over his second to level matters. 5 minutes later it was that danger man again Enright who floated over & Knockanure now led for the first time in the game. Greaney was fouled 1 minute later but he rose & kicked over the equalizer for his side. Knockanure however at this stage seemed to be in the ascendancy but weren’t converting their dominance into scores. A long period ensued with no score to relate however it was nip & tuck all the same. With 10 minutes to go, the Clounmacon rearguard were caught somewhat & Kieran Swan was left in with the goals at his mercy. His low shot to the corner was well dispatched leaving Carty with little chance of saving. Knockanure 1-06. Clounmacon 0-6. Clounmacon looked dead & buried now as a goal would surely be needed to catch up. Not so! Greaney kicked a free to reduce the deficit, but Aidan Keane from a tight angle replied one minute later. The wily Fintan McEnery who had just come on weaved his way through a congested defense & kicked a fine score. On the 30th minute, another veteran, Chris Lyons shot from long range & it sailed over. We were now in injury time and it was a one point game. The Black & Amber attacked once more & Lyons was fouled on the 20m line. Brian Greaney popped over the equalizer & thus forced the extra time.

As the dusk was beginning to show & the temperature dropped another degree, extra time commenced. Jake Kelly had a goal chance almost immediately but yet again Diarmuid Fitzmaurice made a great save to deny Clounmacon. Enright at the other end once more kicked a point but Greaney responded splendidly to level yet again. As the half was approaching the end, Chris Lyons gathered a pass on the scoreboard side & kicked a monster score to lift his side once more. The ball travelled down field straight from the kick out & the ever reliable Colin Enright brought the blues back on level terms once more.

The second period of extra time was tension filled both on & off the field but with bodies tiring neither side scored in these ten minutes. It finished as the light was fading but both sides must go at it once again, most probably next weekend. It was an enthralling affair, with both sides giving their all. As already mentioned the weather conditions were horrid but great credit must go to both teams for their commitment & indeed the entertainment they provided on such a day. The spectators from both camps were in general agreement that a draw was a fair result. Both sides will feel that there is improvements to be made & so it’s all to play for in the replay. Final score from Ballylongford: Clounmacon 0-12. Knockanure 1-09

A night of celebration: To celebrate the winning of the 2022 County Minor Championship there will be a night of celebration held in the Listowel Arms Hotel on the 28th January 2023 doors open at 7pm, special guest on the night is Darragh O Se , music by DJ Martin Behan, three course meal and the coveted County Championship medals will be presented to the winning team. Tickets costing €60 can be pre booked by email: pjmulvihill@hotmail.co.uk.

FOR SALE

HEDGING FOR SALE

Supplied & Planted. Call Eoin on 086 1681401

WOODCHIP FOR SALE

Suitable for flower beds. €15 for 8x4 trailer load. Delivery can be arranged. Call 087 1946973

BROWN DOUBLE GLAZED PATIO DOOR FOR SALE

7ft High x 6ft Wide. 2 years old. Perfect condition. Genuine reason for selling. Glin area. €600 ono Call 087 2892837

TO LET

COMMERCIAL UNIT TO LET

Large room suitable for Hairdresser, Therapies, Salon, Office etc. In Listowel town. Good location with parking. Email: phylsbeauty@gmail.com

ONE BED APARTMENT TO LET

In William Street, Listowel. €750 per month. Call Eoghan on 087 9903626

USEFUL SERVICES

SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

We are servicing North Kerry & Beyond for over 40 Years! All pipes freed and advice given on Faulty Tanks. Call John Hartnett on 087 6718909

CONVERT TAPES TO CD, DVD, USB

Curiosity Shop, 39 Main Street, Castleisland V92 CFR6. Call 087 4586136

NEED BLINDS??

Visit our showroom by appointment. Call Paul Morkan on 086 8328384

DRIVEWAYS & GROUNDWORKS

Driveways, Tarmacadam driveways and yards, concrete, stone chips, kerbs, groundwork and planthire Contact Denis Lynch on 086 3584956

JUNIOR CYCLE AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE

INTENSIVE FRENCH GRINDS AVAILABLE

Qualified and experienced Teacher of French. Exam focused. Contact 0879027195

QUALIFIED PAINTER AVAILABLE

Interior / Exterior. Kitchens hand painted or sprayed. New builds sprayed. Call Mike on 086 3125140

UPHOLSTERY SERVICE IN LISTOWEL

Give a second life to your old furniture. 3 The Paddocks, Listowel. Call 087 9913838

NO PROBLEM HOUSE CLEANING

House cleaning got too much fro you? Leave it to us, experienced cleaners for over 15 years. No job too big or too small. You can trust us to leave your house clean and fresh. Free estimates available. Minimum call-out fee of €40, which includes 2 hours of cleaning. Call Sandra on 087 6277984

WANTED

THIN, LAME AND MASTITIS COWS WANTED

Payment on the day - 087 4166163

CHILDMINDER WANTED

From Mid-February 2023. In Ballylongford area. For 9 month old, 4 days a week.

Please reply to: Box No. 1, The Advertiser, Bridge Road, Listowel or email: news@theadvertiser.ie

HOME HELP REQUIRED IN THE TARBERT/BALLYLONGFORD AREA

For elderly lady - mornings and evenings with flexible hours. Please reply to: Box No. 8, The Advertiser, Bridge Road, Listowel or email: news@theadvertiser.ie

HOUSE OR APARTMENT WANTED

In or around Listowel town. Deposit ready. Long term if possible. Call 085 1915807

MOTORS

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BEAUTIFUL BICHON FRISÉ MALE PUPPY

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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. A.R.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.C.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.D.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.D.

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

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

Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate 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.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.R.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.W.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). 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.WK.

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