Volume 15 Issue 26

Listowel Emmets Split the Bucket winner Bernie Canty receiving her winnings of €923.50 from committee members. Winning ticket was sold in The Shebeen Bar. Next draw Tuesday 7th of February

Listowel Celtic’s U16 A team who beat Mastergeeha 2-0 at weekend

Dromclough N.S. boys team that won the Kerry Badminton Primary Schools Competition held in Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre on Tuesday. L-R: Aaron, Joe, Luke, John Joe and Corey

Isabella McEnery Senior Co. Kerry Winner of Art Competition “Children With Disabilities” representing Dromclough N.S and Co. Ciarrai. Awards ceremony was held in Dublin City Hall.

She is pictured with her mom Nollaig and dad Eoghan

Lios Tuathail AC athletes in the warm up area at the National Indoors recently. Aoibhinn, Mollie, Rebecca, Megan and Louis

Listowel Celtic U 14 girls who beat MEK 2-1 last weekend

Enjoying the break at the Kerry v Limerick hurling game on Sunday at Austin Stack Park were Pa Kennelly, Ballyduff, Stephen Goggin, Causeway and T.J. Maunsell, Kilmoyley. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u11 tag team who were Munster Finalists receiving their awards recently at Duagh Sports Complex

BLUEGRASS AND IRISH DANCING HILARITY AT ST JOHN’S THEATRE

Yonder Boys will play out St John’s Winter Season on Thursday 26th January. The Berlin-based trio will serve up a powerhouse of tunes, bringing a great variety of influences to the genre. This band mixes traditional, old-time, Americana sound with bluegrass, pop, Latin, and psychedelic styles.

The band features the singing duo Jason Serious (USA - vocals, guitar) and David Stewart Ingleton (Australia - vocals, banjo). Both have performed as support for names such as Billy Bragg, The Wood Brothers, Timber Timbre, Other Lives, and Nathaniel Rateliff and are accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tomás Peralta (Chile - vocals, mandolin, banjo, bass).

On Saturday 28th January, The Humours of Bandon will travel to Listowel with its hilarious account of the trials and tribulations of Ireland’s competitive Irish Dance scene. Written and performed by Margaret McAuliffe, the play is a coming of age story of 16year old Annie, an Irish Dancer from Dublin and we meet her on the eve of the biggest competition of her life, the Irish Open Championships 1999. She charts us through the various successes and disappointments of her Irish Dancing life.

All tickets available from box office 068 22566 and www.stjohnstheatre.ie For further info: Maire Logue 068 22566

ROCK NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

On Saturday, February 04, 2023 a Rock Music night is happening and this is a night not to be missed. Tomaisins in Lisselton will be hosting a huge lineup for the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, Kerry in memory of Billy Leahy, Trien, Kilmorna.

Organised by his friends, the impressive lineup will include well known local artists, Mudcat, kicking off the night followed by, headline act, Whiplash, Metallica Tribute Band with the night being rocked away by the very entertaining DJ, Martin Behan.

Tickets are just €10 for this mega night. A number of impressive Spot Prizes will be raffled on the night. To support this very worthy cause tickets are available from Brian at 087 1497210, John 087 2116353 & Dave 087 7584129. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night. Don’t miss out, buy your tickets now and support this great cause, it will be a fantastic night.

Billy was a heavy metal rock fanatic all his life, always sharing his love of rock (heavy rock) with his family and friends. Billy was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October 2021 and passed away on February 17 2022. He faced his diagnosis with tremendous courage and strength. He spent time in the Palliative Care Unit in UHK where he received the best of care from the dedicated team attached to the unit. His family will be forever grateful for their care and attention to Billy.

Unfortunately many families have been touched by this awful disease and this facility in Tralee and many others around the country do a wonderful job offering care and support to patients and their families. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Palliative Care Unit, UHK. We thank you for your support

By Con Dennehy

ASDEE HANDBALL STAR HONOURED AT AGM

The highlight of 2022 for members and supporters of Ballymacelligott Handball Club was the phenomenal success in Munster championships of Master players Dermot Casey and Asdee native Pat Lacey. This success was acknowledged at the Annual General Meeting of the club which took place at the Ballymacelligott Handball Complex, which opened in 1950, on Tuesday night.

During the meeting, the treasurer of the Kerry Handball Board and Ballymacelligott club secretary Danny Riordan presented both players with their hard earned Munster medals to the delight of all the attendees.

It was an exciting season for Casey and Lacey. In March they reached the Munster Masters B Doubles 40x20 final in Boherbuee where they played Tim Joe Healy (Ballydesmond) and John Lyons (Macroom) in a pulsating final. Both sets of players each won a game with the decision resting on the result of a tie break game won by just a single point by the Cork side.

However the Kerry duo extracted sweet revenge on their Cork opponents in July winning a classic and evenly contested Munster Diamond Masters 60x30 B final played in Broadford in July and ensured their place in the annals of Munster handball.

RECOVERY HAVEN

Ferry Rangers organised a charity match between Ferry Rangers ‘Young Guns’ and ‘Old Stagers’ held on New Years Eve and raised €1,100 for recovery haven cancer support house. The event was organised by Evan Allen and they would like to say a huge “Thank You” to anyone who supported.

Pictured are: (L-R) Denis Flavin, Evan Allen, Noelie Brosnan, Shane Heffernan and John McGinley of Ferry Rangers with Rita Gilbert of Recovery Haven Kerry

LISTOWEL ACTIVE RETIREMENT MEETINGS RECOMMENCE

The Listowel Active Retirement meeting will resume again on Tuesday 7th February in St. Patrick’s Hall from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. All are very welcome, current and new members.

MINISTER FOLEY WELCOMES OVER €4 MILLION IN COMMUNITY RECOGNITION FUNDING

Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley welcomes the announcement €4,403,073 in funding for Kerry County Council through a new Community Recognition Fund.

This major initiative, the first of its kind, is designed to specifically support communities across the country that have welcomed and are hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and many other countries.

This funding will support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community in Kerry.

Among the projects that will be supported under the fund include:

• The refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities

• The upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens

• The purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, music and arts organisations

• The enhancement of school or parish facilities that are open to the wider community after hours or on weekends

• Transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters

In total €50 million has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.

Minister Foley said: “This funding initiative is designed to specifically support those communities who have welcomed and are hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.

“This funding stream is specifically designed to recognise the vital role our communities are playing and will support, enhance and improve facilities that are open to the wider community.”

“Among the projects that will be supported under the fund are the refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities; the upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens and the purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, and music and arts organisations.”

Pictured: Kerry Handball Board treasurer Danny Riordan presenting Ballymacelligott players Dermot Casey and Pat Lacey from Asdee with their 2022 Munster handball championship medals in Ballymacelligott on Tuesday night. Photo Con Dennehy

CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY

Welcome to my weekly column. My name is Caroline and as a certified DóTERRA essential oil specialist I have been delighted to help, guide and support so many people along with their friends and families on their essential oil journey throughout North Kerry and West Limerick. I know how these oils can support the Body, the Mind and the Mood and each week I’ll be sharing lots of tips and information on Self-Care, Wellness, Love and Gratitude when using DóTERRA’S essential oils as part of your every day routine.

Energising – Uplifting – Cooling – Powerful - Effective –It’s DóTERRA’S SuperMint!

I was super excited to see this new proprietary blend of pure mint essential oil arrive last week. SuperMint can be used aromatically, topically, and internally. Its energizing aroma is ideal for creating an uplifting environment. You can diffuse it in your workspace, enjoy its scent while you’re preparing for your day, or take some deep breaths for a mid afternoon boost. The fresh aroma of SuperMint may be soothing while traveling or during long car rides, so a great one for the kids! The aroma can also help contribute to feelings of clear, open airways.

Topically, SuperMint offers a comforting, cooling sensation. After a large meal or when trying new foods, dilute SuperMint with carrier oil and gently massage into the abdomen for this soothing and comforting effect. The SuperMint blend should always be diluted with carrier oil preferably fractionated coconut oil before topical application.

SuperMint can be taken internally to support healthy digestive function. With its unique minty flavor, it’s also a terrific addition to drinks, desserts, dressings, and more! You can order your SuperMint oil by contacting me on the number below and here is a nice Berry Burst Smoothie for you to try when you get your oil.

Berry Burst Smoothie: 1 x serving of mixed berries, 1 x banana, 3tbsp yogurt, 50ml milk (almond or oat), 2 tbsp honey and 1 x drop of SuperMint essential oil. Blend all the ingredients together, serve and enjoy!

All of DóTerras essential oils and products 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 in many of the following areas: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy Assist and so much more.

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.

You can check out my Facebook page Caroline’s Pod of Positivity where I have information and videos on DóTERRA’S Essential Oils.

To book a consultation or appointment you can reach me on the number and together we will start you on your journey of health and wellness with DóTERRA’S essential oils along with my full support and guidance.

Have a lovely weekend and a gentle week ahead.

Caroline X

Tel: 087 292 1292

CARA TRANT RECEIVES THE KERRY HERITAGE AWARD 2022

The Kerry Heritage Award, presented by the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society annually, honours individuals and organisations who have made a major contribution in the areas of research, development, and/or promotion of the County’s culture and heritage. The recipient of the 2022 Kerry Heritage Award is Cara Trant, Director/Curator of Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel.

President of The Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society, Jimmy Deenihan, in presenting the award, said that Cara Trant was a worthy recipient of the prestigious Kerry Heritage Award and now joins the list of distinguished honourees who have received the award in the past. Since Cara was appointed Director of Kerry Writers Museum back in 1999 she has been instrumental in developing the centre into a unique cultural hub that has been acclaimed by visitors from all over the world. The success of Kerry’s Writers Museum is due to Cara’s commitment and her willingness to work beyond the call of duty – sometimes late into the night – to ensure that the programmes and events that she organises and curates are current and appropriate.

A graduate of the University of Limerick, Cara Trant has been Director/Curator of Kerry Writers’ Museum, Listowel since 1999. Prior to this she worked as Development Officer for the LEADER Rural Development Programme in North Kerry. Kerry Writers’ Museum is a community owned and operated not-for-profit organisation which celebrates and promotes the rich literary and cultural heritage of County Kerry through interactive audio-visual exhibits. Cara was responsible for overseeing the development of this €1.6m project from the construction phase to the establishment of a dynamic community enterprise catering for visitors to Listowel and working with local groups and schools in developing artistic & cultural activities.

In 2015 Cara applied to the Heritage Council for museum accreditation under the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland. The Museum obtained full accreditation in 2018 and successfully maintained its accreditation in 2022.

In 2018 she curated a new permanent history exhibition in the museum entitled ‘Listowel through the Ages’ which traces the history of Listowel and North Kerry from ancient times, through medieval Ireland, the Famine and the turbulent years of war and independence.

As part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, Cara has undertaken a number of projects with KWM Board members Jimmy Deenihan and Tom Dillon, commemorating events in North Kerry during this period including:

• Listowel Policy Mutiny 1920 – the production of an online exhibition and documentary film

• War of Independence 1921 – Online lecture series and production of a documentary film

• Work is currently underway on a programme to commemorate the Civil War in North Kerry.

In 2021 Cara curated a new permanent exhibition on the history of amateur drama in County Kerry, in conjunction with theatre historian and archivist Dr. Fiona Brennan. The exhibition entitled ‘Raising the Curtain on Kerry’s Amateur Drama Heritage’ also involved:

• Collection of material including programmes, posters, photos and play scripts

• Oral history – interviews with people across the County regarding their memories of involvement in amateur drama.

• Cataloguing the existing amateur drama archival collection at Kerry Writers’ Museum

The long-term objective of the project is to have amateur drama included on the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ireland.

In 2023 Cara will introduce a new exhibition on celtic illumination to Kerry Writers’ Museum, with the donation of artwork by Michael O’Connor (1913-1969), who grew up in the Georgian residence that now houses the museum.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

the buds are beginning to appear so overall it;s a sign of new life which leaves us all thinking in a more positive frame of mind.

Hope and positivity help people make better life and health decisions and focus more on long term goals

Positivity vs Negativity

So let’s get more positive

It is well proven that “What we think, determines how we feel and how we feel determines what we do“ so it does really all start with our thoughts.

Think back over the past week and answer these questions yourself:

What went well for you this past week? (Food choices, Activity, Weekend)

How did you make that happen? (Planned ahead, Made the time)

How did that help you? (Felt in control, More organized,)

How did it make you feel? (Happy, Focused, In Control) Will you continue doing the same for this week?

What are your Challenges?

We all face a challenging time, whether it’s night time or the weekends etc. Think about your own challenges that you came up against recently on your Weightloss and Wellness journey.

What were the factors leading up to it? (Weather, Feeling fed up etc)

How did that leave you feeling? (Sad, Stressed)

How did you react? (Eat, Eat and Eat) How did you feel then? (Out of Control, Off Track)

If you were faced with the same challenges again this week How could you react differently?

Would it make a difference to how you feel ?

When you find yourself struggling it’s important to think positive to keep yourself inspired and to keep trying.

For example,

You could look back on how far you have come from when you first started on your weight loss and wellness journey. Recognise the changes you feel and see in yourself. As we know nothing is ever just “Black and White“ it is important to look at the “Grey“ area in between.

For example: Imagine you have eaten something unplanned for, it’s very easy to think negatively then and say to yourself “I have ruined the day now “feel bad about it and go on to eat more and then a bad day can lead to another bad day.

So the “ Grey “ area in this case would be to think more positively and say to yourself “ Well it’s only one thing or one day , I can still pull this back “ We should think and talk to ourselves like we would to a friend.

What would you say to a friend? ( Start afresh tomorrow, You can do this)

Remember at the end of the day, we can be our own best friend or our own worst enemy.

We will leave you with this Positive thought… “Don’t wait until you have reached your goal to be proud of yourself, be proud of every step you take towards reaching your goal “

For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness 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“ are in The Kerry Writers Musuem, The Square, Listowel every Wednesday and Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre every Thursday. Give us a call on Sandra 087 6718377 or Rita 087 1012174

Until next week, Sandra and Rita

BOOK

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THE NIGHT INTERNS

By Austin Duffy

Intravenous lines, catheters, bodies in distress, wounds: three young surgical interns working the night shift must care for - and keep alivethe influx of patients, while frightened and uncertain about what the night will throw at them.

The Night Interns beautifully conjures the alien space of the hospital wards and corridors through the viewpoint of one of the interns, as he comes to terms with the bodily reality of the patients and the bizarre instruments of healing.

Equally unsettling for the inexperienced junior staff are the dysfunctional hierarchies of the hospital workplace. Under intense pressure and with very little sleep, the interns become inured to their encounters with sickness, all the while searching for the meaning in their work.

By turns moving, shocking, and darkly funny, The Night Interns fizzes with nervous energy, forensic insight and moral tension, as it evokes life and death on the frontline.

“Stylish, mordant, and pitch-perfect - I read it in one sitting. If Rachel Cusk or Sally Rooney had been junior doctors they might have come up with something like this” - Gavin Francis, author of Recover

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Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u10 participants who recieved awards recently at The Duagh Sports Complex

Listowel Celtic’s under 11 Boys White, Green and Hoops - 3 teams who all played at the weekend

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games National medalists in cycling on grass Fiona (gold), Eamon (bronze) and Kate (silver) receiving their awards recently at Duagh Sports Complex

A joyous occasion for Eva Lyons from Lixnaw as she receives the cup from Marion Campbell after Wiseguy Becky won the All Age Bitch Stake at Clonakilty on Sunday. Also included are Sean Hurley, Martin Galvin and Jimmy O Regan while holding the winner is Dan Murphy from Ballyduff. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to u12 boys who received recently at Duagh Sports Complex. They represented Duagh/Lyre at athletics and soccer

Young Ballyduff hurling supporters at Austin Stack Park on Sunday for Kerry v Limerick were Conor Curly, James Harrington, Adam Kennelly, Ben Lynch and Sean Ross O Gorman. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Dromclough N.S. boys team who were runners-up in the recent Badminton Primary Schools Competition held in Tralee. L-r: Cillian, Donnacha, Charlie, Jamie and Jack

KILFLYNN

SAVE THE DATE…

Yes, Kilflynn Drama Group are back this year after the long break due to Covid and lock down. Work is continuing at pace on a hilarious play to be staged on March 1st,4th and 5th .... More details to follow, so watch this space....

KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP

Exciting news, our website is now live and open for registrations. https://kilflynncityrun.net

Our multi terrain Event takes in all the high points of Kilflynn breath-taking views. A stunning half marathon and 10k that starts and finishes in Kilflynn village taking in all that Kilflynn has to offer from stunning views to hidden trails and pathways

Put the date of April 1st 2023 in your diary, sign up and support the amazing charity of Bru Columbanus. The inaugural Kilflynn city running group  stacks half and 10k is an event not to be missed.

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN

Care Group held their Christmas Party in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Sunday 15th January.  A great crowd attended. Thanks to Ballyroe for serving a beautiful meal. Thanks to Ann Maire for a great afternoon of dancing, with the floor full all afternoon.  Special thanks to all who gave us spot prizes which made the day most enjoyable.

KERRY HURLING NEWS

Senior Hurling Captain

Gavin Dooley has been nominated by Causeway, 2022 County Champions, as the Kerry Senior Hurling Captain for 2023. Gavin’s nomination was ratified at Monday night’s (16th January) meeting of the County Board. Congratulations Gavin - wishing you and all the team the very best of luck this season.

U20 Hurling Captain

Sean McGrath has been nominated by the Crotta hurling, 2022 County u-21 Champions, as the Kerry 2023 U20 Hurling captain, and was also ratified at the County board meeting on Monday night. Congratulations Sean - wishing you and all the team the very best of luck this season.

Minor Hurling Manager

Finally at Monday evening’s meeting of the County Board, Jerome O’Sullivan, Crotta O’Neill’s, was ratified as the Kerry Minor Hurling Manager. Congratulations Jerome - wishing you and all the team and management the very best of luck this season.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The next draw for the Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Saturday, 28th January in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn @ 10:00pm. Get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday night 28th January! It could be your lucky Night! We have buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn: Parker’s Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Zam Zam Kebab.

NORTH KERRY HURLING AWARDS NIGHT

The North Kerry Hurling Board Annual Awards presentations for 2022 were held at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday 20th January. Guest speaker on the night was Kerry senior hurling manager Stephen Molumphy. The Hall of Fame Award was presented to Tom Lawlor of Ballyheigue in recognition of a lifetime of service and dedication to the GAA. Players received the Awards for their displays in the various North Kerry Hurling Championship Finals. Awards were presented to the following Crotta players Under 14 - CIllian Hurley (Player of the Match u-14 “A” Final) & SeniorJordan Conway (Player of the Match Senior “A” Final).

Congratulations and well done to all the award winners and panels of players each represented on Friday night from every club

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: On Wednesday 25th January at 10.00a.m, On Friday 27th January at  10.00a.m and Saturday 28th January at 6.00 p.m. Mary Fuller, Fahavane, 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

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

CROTTA HURLING CLUB SOCIAL

The Crotta Gaa Hurling Club  Social will take place on Saturday night 18th February at Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee. Music by Martin Williams followed by Disco. Tickets @ €35 are available from Parker’s Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Shop and from Chairman Paddy Weir. Come along and enjoy good food, music and craic.

KERRY SENIOR HURLERS

Kerry hosts All Ireland Champions, Limerick in Group B Round 3 of the 2023 Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League in Austin Stack Park, on Sunday 22nd January. Final score Kerry 0-9 Limerick 0-25. The Crotta hurling club was represented on the Kerry team by Jordan Conway (wing forward) Declan O’Donoghue, Cillian Trant and Sean Weir came on as subs.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 23rd January at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 2,15,17 and 23. There was no winner of the 2,500 Jackpot.

Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Helen Maunsell, Cahernead, Abbeydorney, Aidan Scanlon, Jeanies View, Tonevane, Tralee and Brian Mc Kenna, Ballylahive,  Abbeydorney

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. on Monday 30th January at 10.30p.m with a €2,600 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. We would like to wish all our patrons a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

PARKER’S PUB

Rhythm & Sticks band are delighted to be playing their debut gig in  Parker’s Pub & Beer Garden  on Bank Holiday Sunday 5th of February

Tickets at 15 euro are selling fast so click the link below to get your tickets or at Parker’s Pub : https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../rhythm-sticks-at-parkers...

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

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

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

POKER

On Friday 27th January at 8.30p.m in the Clubhouse, Abbeydorney in aid of Abbeydorney Coursing Club. 5 Card Draw Entry €30. Buy back €10. Texas cash game too! Your support would greatly be appreciated

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

Thursday, January 19: Numbers drawn: 2, 5, 12, 20. There was no winner of the Jackpot.

Lucky Dips: €100: Joan Fitzgibbon, c/o Marie Wrenn, Athea. €50: Louise Keane, Clounbrane, Moyvane. €20 each: Margaret O’Connor, Old Forge, Glin Road, Moyvane. Tim Kissane, Tarbert. James Fogarty, Moyvane. Gerard O’Connor, Inchamore, Listowel. Bibi Gleeson, Athea. Free Tickets: Patricia Dennehy, Ballyduff. Niall Hough, Tarmons.Katte Shanahan, Kilbaha, Moyvane. Ellen Slemon, Feale Drive, Listowel. May Quirke, Rathoran. This week’s Jackpot is €5,500. Thank you for your support.

JUVENILE BADMINTON FUNDRAISER

Keep the date: Friday, February 03 Speedy’s Bar is holding a fundraiser for the local Juvenile club. As you all know Moyvane has a history of really good badminton players. It all starts with the under age players and 2023 is no different from 2013 or 2003, there are always good juveniles coming along and enjoying themselves and keeping the tradition going. They deserve the best and in spite of the fact that there are wonderful volunteers working with them money is always needed. Currently they are training for the Community Games and are having some coaching. Details: Quiz starts at 8.00pm sharp. €20 for a table of four. Prizes: 1st - €100, 2nd - €50 3rd - €20. There will be a raffle for Spot Prizes on the night. Please support.

SENIOR BADMINTON

Last Wednesday night, January 18, Moyvane played Listowel in the Division 4 Men’s League and it was no contest with Moyvane winning five games to one. Congratulations to the team of Liam O’Connor, John Newman, Niall O’Hanlon and Radek. They will now play in the Final this Wednesday night, January 25 in Killarney. Good Luck lads and doesn’t it prove that coming through the Juvenile ranks continues into adulthood.

MOYVANE GAA

GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of Sunday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn: 10, 11, 25, 26. Lucky Dips: €40 each: John Flynn, Online. Jackie Mulvihill, c/o Jim Nolan. Colin, Kate & Ronan, Online. Anna Fogarty, Moyvane. Philomena & Norella Molyneaux, Knockanure. 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 week’s Jackpot is €5,600, and the draw will be held at 8.30pm in Hanrahan’s bar. Thank you for your support.

NATIONAL CLUB DRAW: Players are currently selling tickets for this draw. Tickets are €10 and there are fabulous prizes up for grabs. More details later. This is a very important fundraiser for your local GAA club. Tomaisins

MEMBERSHIP is now open for 2023 and is available from any committee member. Cost is €40 for players and €20 for students and ordinary members.

ROCK NIGHT FUNDRAISER FOR THE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

On Saturday, February 04, 2023 a Rock Music night is happening. This is a night not to be missed. Tomaisins in Lisselton V31 DE68 will be hosting a huge lineup for the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital, Kerry in memory of Billy Leahy, Trien, Kilmorna. Organised by his friends, the impressive lineup will include well known local artists, Mudcat, kicking off the night followed by, headline act, Whiplash, Metallica Tribute Band with the night being rocked away by the very entertaining DJ, Martin Behan. Tickets are just €10 for this mega night. A number of impressive Spot Prizes will be raffled on the night. To support this very worthy cause tickets are available from Brian at 087 1497210, John 087 2116353 & Dave 087 7584129. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night. Don’t miss out, buy your tickets now and support this great cause, it will be a fantastic night. Billy was a heavy metal rock fanatic all his life, always sharing his love of rock (heavy rock) with his family and friends. Billy was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October 2021 and passed away on February 17 2022. He faced his diagnosis with tremendous courage and strength. He spent time in the Palliative Care Unit in UHK where he received the best of care from the dedicated team attached to the unit. His family will be forever grateful for their care and attention to Billy. Unfortunately many families have been touched by this awful disease and this facility in Tralee and many others around the country do a wonderful job offering care and support to patients and their families. All proceeds from this event will go towards the Palliative Care Unit, UHK. We thank you for your support.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, January 26 10.00am Anniversary Mass for Eileen Collins, Glin Road.

Saturday, January 28 7.30pm Mass for the third anniversary of Peter McGrath, Ahalahanna and his son, John’s second anniversary.

Sunday, January 29 11.00am Mass for the anniversaries of Mike Joe, Eilly Mai, Seamus & Tom O’Flaherty, Moyvane Village.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, January 27 Private Intention. Mass at 10.00am Sunday, January 29 Mass at 9.30am for the People of the Parish.

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 January 17th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 2, 21 & 25 and the Bonus number was 8. There was no winner of the €17,800 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. The following were the €20 Consolation prizes – Emma Fitzgerald, Bishopscourt; Maurice O’Connor, Benmore; Jake O’Keeffe, C/o Kathleen. 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 Relegation Play-off: O’Rahilly Park, Ballylongford, was the venue for this relegation play off to see what team would remain in Division 1 of the North Kerry Senior Football League with Tarbert providing the opposition on Sunday last. The old saying “Goals win matches” was definitely true in this case with Ballyduff hitting three goals, six in total, in the first quarter through Kevin Goulding and Michael Slattery. Jack Farrell added a fourth before the break to give Ballyduff a 4 – 1 to 0 – 9 lead at half time. Farrell and Slattery raised further green flags in the second half while Kevin and Nathan McGrath added points and Ballyduff ran out winners 6 – 4 to 0 – 13.

Ballyduff team: Kevin “Junior” O’Connor; JP O’Carroll, Darren O’Connor, Pádraig Walsh; Johnny O’Regan, Pádraig Slattery, Nathan McGrath; Jack O’Sullivan, Sean Costello; Tommy O’Connor, Kevin Goulding, Daniel O’Mahony; Darragh Goulding, Michael Slattery, Jack Farrell.

SUBS: Darragh Quinlan, Stephen O’Carroll, Michael Hussey, Paud Costello, Aodhan Curley.

Fixture: Round 1 of the McCarthy Insurance sponsored North Kerry Senior Football League kicks off on this Sunday with an away game with Finuge at 12.00pm.

LADY’S WALK HURLING

Lady’s Walk Hurling Club will hold their Annual General Meeting on Friday February 3rd at 7.30pm in Lowe’s Bar, Ballyduff. Any motions or nominations for our AGM must be with Eddie Joy no later than 5.00pm on this Friday January 27th.

DEATHS

The death took place of Lena O’Connor (née Costello), Ballybeggan, Tralee and late of Addergown, Ballyduff. Her remains reposed at Gleasure’s Funeral Home, Tralee. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. John’s Church, Tralee and burial was in Rath Cemetery.

The death took place of Bridget (Bridge) O’Grady (née Diggin), Castleshannon, Causeway and late of The Cashen, Ballyduff. Her remains reposed at Casey’s Funeral Home, Causeway. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated at St, John’s Church, Causeway and burial was in St. John’s Cemetery.

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

CLOTHES COLLECTION

On Thursday February 9th, Cash for Clobber, will collect reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No continental quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains from the Sliabh a’Mhadra National School. We are making a very special appeal to you to ask neighbours, relatives and friends who have not got children attending this school to clear out their attics and presses and add to our collection. The money we receive enables us to provide extra resources and opportunities for our pupils. Therefore, we would appeal to you to drop off any items of clothing you no longer need and also spread the word amongst your acquaintances.

A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success.

Clothes can be dropped in the shelter at the school on the evening of February 8th or from early morning to 10.00am on February 9th.

NEWS FROM BUD’S

(1): Bud’s Family Centre is recruiting new committee members for the Board of Trustee Bud’s is seeking interested individuals

who would like to give of their knowledge, skills and experience to support the work of the organisation in providing quality and progressive services to the Community in Ballyduff and surrounding areas

Our goals for 2023 to 2025 are: Strengthen our governance, management and internal coordination as a charity organisation - Be an organisation that enables staff and volunteers to deliver, develop and get hands-on experience in working in a wide and varied environment with all different projects and programmes.

Skills and Experience Requirements

In line with our goals for 2023 to 2025 we are now planning to strengthen our board with governance, management and internal coordination. Bud’s is recruiting additional Committee members with any one of the following skills:

Accountancy and Finance - Marketing and PR - Human resources - IT & Social Media - Legal - Community Development - Youth & Community - Family Support Work – Childcare - Staff and Supervision - Old Age – Alone - Fundraising and Social Enterprise. New board members will also be expected to chair or participate in a subcommittee of the board. Previous board experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates with local knowledge and experience of working in the voluntary sector are preferred.

INFORMATION

The Board meets 11 times per year. Some of these meetings are virtual the others are held in Bud’s Centre Ballyduff maximum time 2 hours once a month. Bud’s will provide all board members with induction training and ongoing board development.

The term of office is three years with an option to be reappointed for a second and third term. This is a trustee role and Bud’s is a charity, in compliance with Regulatory requirements this role is not remunerated

This a wonderful opportunity to experience to learn about Community Work, Community Development, Family Support, Social Care, and Childcare. The running and operations of working at grass root level from the bottom up. Sharing your skills and talents in your professional capacity and giving a person a sense of belonging, sharing and giving back to the community. And also an insight into different fields of career choice

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email a brief CV and cover letter to the following email address: budsfrc2016@gmail.com . Applications are extended until Friday February 3rd at 5.00pm. Please contact Nora Lucid if you need further information either by email or Mobile at 086 8122437

(2): Do You need Support? Bud’s Family Resource Centre holds AA Meetings In-House.

(3) We here at Bud’s Family Resource Centre Ballyduff are appealing to anyone that would like to help to support our Food Cloud Collection Programme. We get the food free from the shop but we have to pay to register our name each year, then the cost of fuel has risen. The volunteer pays for the fuel themselves. The driver does not get paid as it is done on a voluntary basis with their own transport. We have a driver with transport it is only it cost of the fuel. Then we donate food on a daily basis. Please contact Nora at 0868122437

(4) Michael Murphy School of Dancing will be starting back on Tuesday the 17th of January. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

(5) Bud’s Meals on Wheels Service; Why are Meals on Wheels important to the community? Bud’s is dedicated to providing seniors with the necessary nutritional support to protect them against food insecurity, and to help them continue to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Benefits of Meals on Wheels. Research shows that healthy eating provides essential energy and nutrients for general wellbeing, maintenance of health and functional autonomy, and reduces the risk for chronic diseases at older ages.In addition to providing nutritious meals, this support service allows members of the community to remain in their homes as an alternative to costly retirement or nursing residences. Daily visits from Meals on Wheels personnel provide peace of mind and support to their loved ones and themselves.

BALLYBUNION

IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE

Approximately 1000 people in Ireland get blood transfusions every week. Transfusions can happen for a variety of reasons – cancer treatment, surgery, car accidents, and childbirth complications to name a few. This is why we always need donors to come into our clinic. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in Ballybunion Community Centre Thursday 2nd February from 4.45pm to 8pm. Please phone 061 306 980 to make an appointment

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Weekly meetings for the Ballybunion Active Retirement group will recommence on Wednesday January 25th at 2.00pm in the old convent. New members are most welcome

EVERY STEP COUNTS

Every Step Counts is back! Walk off the Christmas excess while embracing the beauty of our beaches, countryside, hill, cliffs or town. Spread the word! Stay safe!

Walk or Jog for 5 weeks. Download the MyLife app (from Irish Life), Register, Join the Munster Challenge, Select Beale GAA, Link Fitbit or other health app to MyLife app.

Amy queries, please do not hesitate to contact Bríd (087) 6686027.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

Scoil Íosagáin’s Parents Association are holding their next clothes collection this Thursday 26th Jan,

Clothes can be dropped to the front door of the school at any time 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.

CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES

Creative Art & Craft classes for children. Winter schedule. (Drop In) Fun workshops. Every Saturday 11.30am to 1pm.All materials supplied. Creative Birthday Parties also available. For information contact Marie 0860664435.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The next Tea Dance will be held this Sunday 29th January in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm in aid of Cashen Vale Boxing. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments and music by Ger Walsh. The charities are looking for more support so come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities

LB ROVERS GOLF CLASSIC 2023

LB Rovers are pleased to announce we will be hosting a Golf Classic at the splendid Ballybunion Cashen Course in Aid of our field purchase on Friday 31st March. Tee Times 9.00am - 3.00pm, Entry: €200.00 (Team of 4 People), Tee Sponsorship - €100.00, Green Sponsorship - €100.00. Contact Eoin O’ Mahony 087 2254837 or email eomahony76@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

TINTEÁN THEATRE

Don’t forget to book your tickets for the Buds of Ballybunion by John B. Keane which will be performed in the Tintean Theatre this Saturday January 28th at 7.30pm by the Abha Bhán Players, from Loughill/Ballyhahill. Paddy McElligott from Ballybunion is a guest member of the cast replacing Brendan Stack who is enjoying life in Australia for a while.

Book online at www.tintean.ie. This was performed in Ballyhahill last November to huge acclaim so now is a chance, incase you missed it, to see it in the Tintean theatre. Great entertainment guaranteed.

Also coming up will be the Legend of Luke Kelly on Sat Feb 25th, Pat & Faye Shortt are coming on Sat 29th April, Elvis the Vegas Experience on Sat 6th May, Waterloo on Sat 1st July, Johnny Cash returns on Sat 22nd July, Cliona Hagan on Fri 4th August, Tina Turner Tribute act-Proud Mary and her city Limits on Sat 19th August. You can secure your tickets today via the link https://bit.ly/3Qi4JvL

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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 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 massage, mental health supports. Childcare services, fun camps.

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.

FOOD SHARE

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Food Cloud delivery to Ballybunion Community Centre, available from 1pm. Please access through the back door of the centre and turn left into the kitchenette. The service includes perishable foods and is open to everyone.

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.

DEATH

The death took place of Jerry Enright, Standhouse Road, Newbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Doonard Upper, Tarbert. Jerry, who was in his 93rd. year, died at Naas Hospital on Wednesday 18 January. He reposed at his residence on Friday 18 January. Requiem Mass took place at St Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge on Saturday 21 January followed by burial in St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge. Jerry was one of a family of 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls born to Tom Enright and Mary Margaret (née O’Hanlon) on the family farm in Doonard, Tarbert. He attended Tarbert National School and later Rockwell College, Tipperary. After completing his studies at Rockwell College, he decided to pursue a military career and joined the Irish Army. His first tour of duty took him with the United Nations peacekeeping Force to the former Belgian Congo in 1960 where he served with the 33rd Infantry Battalion. His company was one of the first on the scene after an Irish Army UN patrol was ambushed at Niemba on 8 November resulting in the killing of 9 Irish soldiers. He later saw service with the Irish UN Forces in Cyprus, 2 tours of duty in the Lebanon in the 1980’s where he was O/C of the 50th. Infantry Battalion. He served as a UN observer for 3 year in Kashmir, disputed territory between India and Pakistan. He was highly regarded by those serving under him and was described as an ‘officer and a gentleman’. He retired after 42 years service with the rank of Brigadier General. He married Breda in 1962 and they shared 60 years of married life together. Jerry was very active in the Newbridge Saint Vincent de Paul Society and was a keen golfer and a great supporter of the Kerry team. Sadly Breda died over a year ago. He visited his relatives in Tarbert some 12 months ago. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Breda, sisters Sr Kevin, Sr Aquin, Sr Rosalie, Maggie, brothers Fr Tim and Jimmy. Sympathy of the community is extended to his son Derry, daughters Margaret, Catherine, Miriam and Christine, to his brothers Danny and Tommy in Tarbert,sister Bridget in Dublin, extended family, relatives, colleagues and friends. In his own words he summed up his own life and career, ‘the boy from Tarbert did well .’ Amen to that agus beannacht Dé lena anam uasal dílis.

The death also took place of Patrick Carmody Jnr. Kilelton, Ballylongford in Manhattan, New York. Patrick who was in his mid sixties died on 17 January. Sympathy to his wife and family, to his mother Beatrice, Ballylongford and in particular to his brother Michael of Woodview Place, Tarbert.

Sympathy also to Jack O’Dowd, Carhoona on the death of his sister Margaret Sayers (nee O’Dowd) in Colorado, USA. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary O’Dowd Carhoona, Tarbert and emigrated to the United States many years ago. Her brother Thomas, now in his 90’s resides in the U.S.

Sympathy also to Ann O’Connell, wife of Jeremiah, Doonard Crescent on the recent death of her sister Rosaleen Veart (née Cooney) who died in Cullen, County Cork. Beannacht Dé le h-anamacha na marbh go léir.

BT YOUNG SCIENTIST

Kerry students were successful in the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition held in the RDS Dublin. Among the 11 Kerry Prizewinners were brother and sister Jim and Paula Eve Culhane representing Tarbert Compreshensive School. The Junior Cert duo won in two categories with their entry of CPR Pedal Chest Compression Device Improved winning the Highly Commended Award and the Display Award. Comhghairdeas leo as an bua a bhí acu.

MARITIME CLUB

At the recent well attended AGM of Tarbert Maritime Club the following Officers were elected for 2023- Commodore-Owen O’Reilly, Vice-Commodore- Raymond McGibney, Secretary- Michelle King, Treasurer- Paul Ryan, Asst.Treasurer- Teddy Griffin, PRO- Mike Carrig.

Tributes were paid to outgoing Commodore Johnny Mulvihill and to outgoing Secretary Damian McGibney for the work they had done for the Club during their terms as Officers.

If anyone would like to become a member of Tarbert Island Maritime Club please contact any member of the committee or email;tarbertislandmaritimeclub@gmail.com

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Tarbert Active Retirement Group meets every Friday in Tarbert Bridewell from 10.30am until 12 noon. They have different activities every week followed by a cup of tea and a chat. They are looking for new members agus fáilte roimh gach éinne.

Youth Leadership

Training for 14 to 19 year olds in a parish setting is open to young people in every parish. The Training Day will be on Saturday 11 February in Listowel provided by the Diocesan Youth Team and for further information you can contact Brian on 087/4545409.

MUIRNE & MUNSTER

Well done to Muirne Wall, Tarbert who played on the Munster Rugby team who retained the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship title by defeating Connacht in a 50-24 win.

THEO & KILMACUD

Well done also to Theo Clancy, Full Back on the Kilmacud Crokes Dublin team on winning his All Ireland Club Championship medal. Theo is son of Dympna Buckley, formerly of Main Street, Tarbert, so the Buckley football genes is manifest in this 19 year old footballer.

RAMBLING HOUSE

Á reminder that the Rambling House is back in the Community Centre this Saturday night at 8pm featuring singers, musicians and entertainers from North Kerry and West Limerick in nice comfortable surroundings, welcome to everybody to take part agus cupán tae ar fáil.

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

Is starting back on February 3rd in Tarbert Bridewell between 10.30 and 12.00. Different activities every week following by Tea/Coffee and refreshments and a chat. New Members always welcome.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 23rd January at 7.30pm for Joe Regan, Ballinageragh (Month’s Mind Mass). Wednesday 25th January at 10.00am. Friday 27th January at 7.30pm for Roibeard Thornton. Saturday 28th January at 7.30pm for Caroline Kennedy, Ahabeg & Ballybunion; Terence & Elizabeth O’Sullivan, their daughter Nora Sheehy & Margaret Walshe and their son James Brendan O’Sullivan, Leam, Kilflynn; Josie Phelan, née Buckley, Clonmel & Derra, Listowel; Sheila Bouchier, née Galvin, Ahabeg.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 29th January at 11.00am for Mary, Nora & Jer Scanlon, Glenoe.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 29th January at 9.30am for Mary Roche, Knockaclare.

PARISH OFFICE: The Parish office is open from 11am2pm on Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW: Congratulations to Donnchadh Maunsell, Abbeydorney, on winning €140 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in the Dew Drop Inn Bar. Thanks for your continued support.

AGM:

The AGM will reconvene on this Sunday at 2pm to elect the officers and club executive for this year. It is important that everyone who is interested in becoming involved in any capacity in club activities attend the meeting. There are excellent facilities available for everyone whether they are players, regular club members as well as the wider community. So come along and assist in whatever way you can in utilising these facilities for the benefit of everyone. The Strategic Plan which sets out a roadmap for organising, planning and catering for all our players as well as the most effective use of our facilities in the next three years was launched at the meeting on Friday evening . It will be available to peruse on the club media platforms and in hardcopy.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

At the recent AGM, the committee thanked the following officers who stepped down in their respective roles: Eamon McElligott (Chairperson), Patricia Hannon (Secretary), Aisling McElligott (P.R.O.) and Don McNamara (Treasurer). These officers voluntarily gave up their free time to run the Community Games in Lixnaw for the past 10 years and we thank them most sincerely for doing so. The baton has now been passed to the new officers who, no doubt, will endeavour to continue the good work and vision of those gone before. To note, Lixnaw Community Games has now a new

BADMINTON

There will be a badminton team representing the parish at next weekend’s county finals in Moyvane and we wish them the very best of luck.

SWIMMING

Entries are now being taken for Swimming. The deadline for entries is Friday, 27th of January. If interested, please send your entry to the following email address:

lixnaw@communitygames.eu. Please include the child’s name, address, date of birth, and particular competition. Details of swimming competitions can be found at www.communitygames.ie/individual/swimming. Please note, participants must reside in Lixnaw Parish. The cut-off date is 31st July for individual age groups. (Please refer to the Age Chart on the Lixnaw Community Games Facebook page or go to the Community Games website for the Age Calculator.)

LIXNAW DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The Lixnaw Development Association will hold its first monthly meeting of the year next Thursday at 7:30pm at Hermitage Park. We need new people to get involved so if you are interested in improving the village and the surrounding area please come along.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €9,800. Numbers drawn were: 7, 18, 23, 30. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Ciss Honan, Lixnaw; Bridget Leen, Ballymacelligott; Sonny Galvin, Lixnaw. Next draw will take place in McCarthy’s Bar, Finuge on Monday 23rd of January. Jackpot €9,850.

ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB LOTTO

Date 16/01/2023, Jackpot €7,600. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12, 14. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Mags Relihan, Knockreagh; Kevin Quilter, Irremore. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Pat O’Brien, Scrahan, Duagh; Elaine Doran, Rathea; Tom & Eileen Flaherty, Stack’s mt. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €7,700. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

FINUGE GAA CLUB

The previously postponed Finuge AGM goes ahead this Friday 27th of January. Meeting at 8pm in the clubrooms. Anyone who is interested in helping the club to progress are very welcome to attend.

CONTACT

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

Facebook page and all details of upcoming competitions etc. will be posted on this site.

Duagh/Lyre Community games u14 tag team pictured here receiving their awards recently at Duagh Sports Complex

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u16 participants in athletics receiving their awards, Aoibhínn (discus, relay) Cillian (discus) and Oisín 200m)

Enjoying a chat while playing a game of cards at the White Sands Hotel on Friday evening were Declan Crowe, Johnny Godson, Tom Duggan and Frank Wallace. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games National winners in u11 project Aoife, Anna, Julia and Caoilinn receiving their awards recently in Duagh Sports Complex

Rían O’Mahony, Ballydonoghue, pictured recently in the Sam Mcguire cup at three weeks old with his parents Cathal and Angela

Lixnaw native Andrew Sheehy (2nd from right) who recently celebrated his 70th birthday at Lowes Bar Ballyduff and is seen here with his sisters Kathleen and Nora along with brothers Michael and Tony. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Dromclough N.S. girls team who came 3rd in Tuesday’s Kerry Badminton Primary Schools Competition that took place in the Tralee Sports Complex. L-r: Anna, Margaret, Kate, Ella, Maisie and Sinéad

Listowel Celtic U12 B girls in action at the weekend against Iveragh Utd

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre u10 girls on receiving their awards recently at Duagh Sports Complex

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 23/01/23 - Numbers Drawn 12-24-25-26 - Jackpot not won

Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Eileen McCarthy, Greenville

€20 Christy O’Mahony, Ballyheigue €20 Anne Clarke-OnLine €20 Dermot Mahony, Moneypoint €20 Jacinda Twomey - OnLine Next Draw 30/01/23

At- Shebeen Jackpot €5,800

Listowel Celtic are delighted to announce that a number of our under age players have been invited to attend the FAI Boys and Girls Centre of Excellence. This is a great opportunity to further enhance their development as a player. The players selected are as follows

Shane Costello U13

Mary Walsh U12, Maya Wolska U13

Sinead Lyons U14 Èadaoin Larkin U14

Rachel Lennon U14

Laura Falvey U15 and Holly Boyle U15 We wish all our players every success with this. Please keep an eye on Listowel Celtic’s Facebook page for updates on fixtures.

Listowel Celtic’s academy continues next Sunday morning. Any parent who is interested in helping out please contact our academy coordinator Mark Loughnane on (087) 211 9172.

New members always welcome.

LISTOWEL EMMETS

Membership

Listowel Emmets membership is now open and can be accessed through listowelemmetsgaa.com.

Listowel Emmets Victory Social

Our Victory Social will take place on Saturday 4th February in the Listowel Arms Hotel at 6.30pm. Drinks Reception will take place at 6pm with dinner and dancing to Solid Gold followed by DJ. Our social will honour the County & North Kerry Minor Champions and the Senior North Kerry Champions. Please contact Norah 0879955291 or Breda 0879386370 asap to book your tickets.

Emmets Fixtures

McCarthy Insurance Group North Kerry League Division 1B

First Named team home advantage

Division 1 B Round 1 : Sunday 29th January 2023 @ 12 noon

St. Senan’s v Listowel Emmets

Division 1 B Round 2 : Sunday 5th February 2023 @ 12 noon

Finuge V Listowel Emmets

Division 1 B Round 3 : Sunday 12th February 2023 @ 2pm

Ballyduff/Duagh V Listowel Emmets

LIOS TUATHAIL AC

All of our training groups are busy training at the present preparing for the upcoming indoors season across all age groups. We welcome anyone that want to come along and try athletics and see if they can run, jump or throw. Lios

Tuathail AC training times are as follows:

Tuesday at 7pm, Sprints in St Michael’s.

Tuesday at 6.30pm middle distance in the Cows Lawn. Friday at 7pm at An Riocht in Castleisland.

Sunday at 10.30 at county squads

Saturday 10am Little athletics (7-11 years) at St Michael’s school hall. Any new athletes wishing to join can contact club coach Brendan on 0872874184.

Well done and best of luck to three of our athletes who have being selected to represent their university in the upcoming Indoor finals this weekend. This is a great achievement as they are all in their first year in college and must have made a good impression to get selected.

Louis oConnell represents UL in the 60m. Rebecca Garvey also represents UL in the 200m and Padraic McCarthy represents MTU Cork in the throws. Best of luck to all three athletes and enjoy this new experience.

Fixtures

26th Jan Kerry Schools Cross Country, Killarney 2nd Feb North Munster Cross Country, Limerick 4th Feb Track & Field Live Tour, Nenagh 12th Feb Munster Indoor Senior & Masters, Nenagh 18/19th Feb National Seniors, Dublin

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors welcome Desmonds to Páirc de Staic on Sunday at 12 noon for the first round of the North Kerry League, Division 1A. Best of luck to the team and new manager, Kenneth Mannix. Other teams in Division 1A are Duagh, Ballydonohue and Brosna.

This week’s Beale Lotto took place on Sunday night in The Olde Attic. Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 23 and 27. The jackpot was not won. Three Match-3 winners, each receive €35: Donal Buckley, Tom Allen and Eileen Condon. Winner of 5 Free tickets was Eileen Condon.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €2,600. Draw takes place in The Feale Bar on Sunday night at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto.

Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, may be bought online and are available in Joyce’s Newsagents and in the local pubs. Terms and conditions are on tickets and on social media pages.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition: Men’s Singles 14 Hole 2 Ball Scramble Stroke – Cashen – Sun 22nd January 1st    Patrick J O’Sullivan & Sean C O’Sullivan  43nett 2nd      Gerard Enright & John J Galvin                            44nett 3rd      Colm O’Halloran & John Joy                                  44nett

Fixtures: Sunday 29th January 2023 – Men’s Singles – Cashen Course

Ladies Competition: Ladies 4 Ball Better Ball Competition – Cashen Course - Sat 21st January 1st Muireann O’Sullivan (44) & Eileen Daly (39) 42pts 2nd Anne Hill (19) & Deirdre Keating (19) 37 pts 3rd Irene O’Connor (22) & Kate Fitzmaurice (32) 36 pts

Fixtures: Saturday 28th January 2023 – Mixed Competition – Cashen Course Tuesday 31st January 2023 – Ladies Voucher Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Men’s Competition: Thursday 26th January 2023 – Senior Mens Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition – Team of 3 – 1 Score to Count Friday 20th January 2023 – Cashen Course 1st Mary B O’Sullivan (27) Rose Molyneaux (21) Judy Carmody (21) 28 pts (b-4) 2nd Muireann O’Sullivan (25) Susan Walsh (29) Patricia Gleeson (12) 28 pts

Fixtures: Friday 27th January 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

MOYVANE GAA

GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of Sunday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn: 10, 11, 25, 26. Lucky Dips: €40 each: John Flynn, Online. Jackie Mulvihill, c/o Jim Nolan. Colin, Kate & Ronan, Online. Anna Fogarty, Moyvane. Philomena & Norella Molyneaux, Knockanure. 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 week’s Jackpot is €5,600, and the draw will be held at 8.30pm in Hanrahan’s bar. Thank you for your support.

NATIONAL CLUB DRAW: Players are currently selling tickets for this draw. Tickets are €10 and there are fabulous prizes up for grabs. More details later. This is a very important fundraiser for your local GAA club. Tomaisins

MEMBERSHIP is now open for 2023 and is available from any committee member. Cost is €40 for players and €20 for students and ordinary members.

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal on Monday 23/01/2023 at 19:30h

Jackpot €7,700. Not Won.

Numbers Drawn, 10,17,19,31 - Lucky dip:

€30 each: Peter Lyons Dan McCarthy

€20 each: Lisa Mc Elligott , Michelle Moran, Michelle Moran

Next week’s Jackpot 7,800 Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5

Tickets available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, Halfway Bar, or Play online. Thank you for your continued support.

Our senior team play Listowel Emmets this Sunday the 29th of January in Crotta at 12 noon in the first round of North Kerry Senior league 2023.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €11,400. Numbers drawn 21, 25, 27, 30

€50 Bridget Donegan (online)

€30 Mairead McElligott

€20 Michael O Brien Scrahan (yearly)

€20 Lynda Phillips Lybes

€20 Willie Dillon Lisroe

Sellers Prize Jim’s Bar

No match 3s

Next weeks jackpot €11,500 with draw at O Briens Bar Monday night at 9.30pm. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers, O Briens Bar, Jims Bar, O Connors Hardware, Watsons, Sheehy Insulation, Jim Goulds and online at www.klubfunder.com

FINUGE GAA

AGM - The previously postponed AGM goes ahead this Friday 27th of January. Meeting at 8pm in the clubrooms. Anyone who is interested in helping the club to progress is very welcome to attend.

MEDAL PRESENTATION - Last Saturday evening the club gathered to honour the U13, U14 & U15 teams of 2022. It was a busy and productive year for these young men who accomplished great things! The U13s were the winners of the county league div 4, North Kerry league div 1 and the North Kerry A Championship. This team only lost one game all year and put in some magnificent performances throughout. All the boys received their three medals. Our U14s won the Super Touch div 2 competition and received their medal.

Our U15 young men also had a super season, the highlight of which was winning the Kerry Féile div 3 title and going on to represent Kerry in the regional Munster playoff’s held in Mallow. There they reached the final after some very fine performances across the competition. This team had gotten within a kick of a ball to win some crucial games in the North Kerry league and Championship and can count themselves unlucky not to have had more silverware on display! No doubt that there is plenty more good things to come from these young men in the future!! This team got great support from the community on their Feile journey from McCarthys Bar Finuge, Maurice Lyons Heating & Plumbing, Stacks Londis Lixnaw, JJ Walsh Butchers & Bar Lixnaw, Brownes Agri Contractors Mountcoal, Tom Kelly Scaffolding, Lixnaw GAA & Cronins Cider.

On the night, Kerry All Ireland winner and All Star Jason Foley presented the medals to each player individually and we are very grateful to Jason for giving up his time. Hopefully he will be an inspiration to many young footballers around North Kerry to go ahead and represent Kerry at the highest level. Thank you to all parents involved for their support each year and bringing the boys to training & games. Finally a big thank you to Liam Kelly Photography for capturing the event as he does with all club activity.

KERRY LADIES - Well done to the Kerry Ladies who got their league campaign off to a winning start in a tight finish. Best of luck for the year ahead especially our club representatives Niamh Carmody, Louise Galvin, Caitríona Dillon and Patrice Diggins.

BLOOD DONATION - Clinics in Listowel Arms Hotel this Wednesday & Thursday 25th & 26th of January.

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for Friday 20th January 2023, were as follows, 15, 20, 27, 29. The Jackpot was €2,600 and there was no jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Eoghan O’ Sullivan - Online.

Ian Flavin - Online.

George Mc Namara - Crough.

Stephen O’ Carroll - Lyre. John & Kate Mc Grath.

The following won three free tickets: Christina Sayers - Online.

Mike Moriarty - London.

Jimmy Buckley c/o D/E. Next Jackpot will be €2,700 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 27th January 2023.

GET YOUR WALKING SHOES ON:

Ireland Lights Up: Ireland Lights up continues every Monday until 6th March inclusive. Beginning @ 7.30 - 8-30 the lights will be on in Coolard, Ballydonoghue GAA Club. Everyone Welcome.

Steps Challenge: Every Step Counts Irish Life

Every step counts started 11th January and continues to 15th February. All details and link on how to set up app and fitness trackers on Facebook Page. We would encourage everybody to sign up and make sure to nominate “ Ballydonoghue GAA Club” as your club. Regardless of how many steps a person takes, they will all add up and we could win €2500 worth of equipment for our club and have fun and get fit all at the same time. We need to hit 4,000km to be entered in the draw at the moment were half ways there so let’s get walking and hit our our target.

National Club draw tickets:

The tickets can be bought from any club official. Great prizes including a Car. All the money collected from tickets goes back into Ballydonoghue Gaa Club. Tickets cost 10 Euro each.

North Kerry League:

First round of the North Kerry league starts next Sunday 29th January @ 12 noon. Ballydonoghue v either Tarbert or Duagh. Venue TBC.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Thursday 19th January (Draw postponed due to road/weather conditions)

Jackpot was €7,300 - Numbers Drawn: 14, 15, 22, 30 No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Neil O Mahony, c/o New Kingdom Bar

2. John Shanahan, c/o Kevin’s Bar

3. Maeve Holly, c/o New Kingdom Bar

4. Con Lynch, Gortdromagouna

5. Denis Flavin, Kilmeaney

Next draw will be on next Tuesday 24th January in the clubhouse and jackpot will be €7,400. All are welcome!

ROCK NIGHT FOR PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT FUNDRAISER!!!

On Saturday 4th February 2023 there is a Rock music night happening not to be missed. Tomáisíns in Lisselton V31 DE68 will be hosting a huge line up for a Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry fundraiser in memory of Billy Leahy, Trien, Kilmorna. Organised by his friends the impressive line up will include well known local artists Mudcat kicking off proceedings followed by headline act Whiplash - Metallica Tribute Band with the night being rocked away by the entertaining DJ Martin Behan. Tickets just €10 for this mega night.

All proceeds going to Palliative Care Unit UHK with a growing number of impressive spot prizes to be raffled on the To support this wonderful cause tickets are available from Brian (087) 1497210, John (087) 2116353 & Dave (087) 7584129. Tickets will also available at the door. Don’t miss out buy your tickets now in support of a great cause and what is planned to be a fantastic night out.

Billy was a heavy metal rocker fanatic all his life. Always bestowing his love of rock (heavy rock) to both family and friends. Billy was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October 2021 and whilst he faced this disease with tremendous courage and strength, he passed away on February 17th 2022.

He spent a time within the Palliative Care Unit in UHK where the care, support and treatment were out of this world. He received the best care from the best team. His family will be forever grateful to this incredible team for what they did for Billy. This event is a fitting tribute to Billy and supports an amazing cause.

Unfortunately so many have been touched by this awful disease and this facility in Tralee, like so many more around the country, has offered patients superior patient care always. All proceeds from this rock night go towards the Palliative Unit, UHK. We appreciate your support!

ASDEE GAA

AGM, the 38th Annual General Meeting of St. Marys Asdee GAA Club took place at the Community Centre on Tuesday evening last January 19th that saw a good-sized attendance present. Prior to the meeting getting underway there was a minute’s silence observed for all who had suffered bereavements during the past year.

Chairman, Sean Doran welcomed all to the meeting and thanked everybody for their wonderful support once again during the year past with a special mention to our many sponsors and especially Jerry and Claire O Mahony of Brandon Bioscience, Kilcolman; who very kindly sponsored a set of jerseys, togs and socks for our senior panel.

We are extremely fortunate to have received such generous support from a local business over the years. Secretary, Mark Hanlon gave a detailed account of the Clubs activities on and off the field during the year; as did John Joe O Carroll with the Clubs Treasurers report. The following officers were elected: Patron Fr. Michael Hussey, President John Doran, (Senior), Chairman Sean Doran, Vice Chairman John Kennedy, Secretary Mark O Hanlon, Assistant Secretary Kathleen Carmody, Treasurer John Joe O Carroll, Assistant Treasurer Tomas Walsh. Registrar Kevin Mulvihill, Scor Officer Kathleen Carmody, Development and Safety Gerdie O Carroll, Children Welfare Officer, Sandra O Hanlon. Health and Wellbeing Officer Kathleen Carmody, Coaching Officer John Kennedy, PRO Jack Hennessy, Delegate County Board, Oliver Kearney, North Kerry Board Kerry, Mark O Hanlon and Patsy Coughlan, Team captain, Kieran Kelly, Team Manager, John Kennedy

MEMBERSHIP. Membership of the Club is now open so anybody who would like to take out membership and can do so by contacting Club Registrar, Kevin Mulvihill, Adults €30, Senior Citizens and Under Age €10. It is important to note that Membership of the Club will close on Friday March 31st and this will be strictly adhered to. Only fully paid-up members will be in line for any match tickets that the Club may acquire.

GOLDEN GOAL, the clubs Golden Goal fundraising competition starts on Sunday the 29th of January 2023 with the GAA season kicking off with the first round of the Allianz League football game featuring Kerry v Donegal. The club will continue weekly fundraising Golden Goal competition to cover the intercountry playing season until the All-Ireland football final on Sunday July 30th. Weekly entry €2; with prizemoney €40.each week.

The person with the minute first goal is the winner. A no goal entry is also included. 27 league and championship games between the 29th of January 2023 and 30th of July 2023. Payment options; 5 weeks €10, 10 weeks €20, and 27 weeks €50. Purchase from John Pius Walsh, shop, and club Officers. 73 entries per group. Weekly cut off time for entry is Friday 8pm.

PRESENTATION On this Saturday January 28th a function organised by the North Kerry Football Board to honour the North Kerry Rangers minor footballers who won the County Championship; “Frank King Cup” recently. The event will take place at the Listowel Arms Hotel with former All-Star footballer Darragh O Shea the special guest and who will be presenting all members of the victorious panel with their medals. Amongst that panel we have our own representative in Oisin Healy who played a starring role in that famous victory; receiving the Man of the Match in the final.

North Kerry Board. The North Kerry Football Board will hold their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday January 24th and will take place at “Christys The Well Bar” Listowel with a starting time of 8pm. Local Club will have their delegates in attendance.

FIXTURE: North Kerry Senior Division 2 Leagues; Rd 1; 2023 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group are commencing this weekend with Asdee having an away game at O Rahilly Park against their fellow parishioners Ballylongford on Sunday 29th January 2023 at 12 noon. Good local support would be appreciated.

NORTH KERRY GAA

Brendan Boyle Memorial Junior Cup Final 2022

A Night of Celebration:

The North Kerry Minor County Championship winning team will be presented with their County Championship Medals from none other than special guest Darragh O Se on Saturday night next 28th January in the Listowel Arms Hotel. The Sam Maguire Cup will be present along with Frank Trophy. We look forward to a night of good food and music provided by D.J Martin Behan. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mike Rice Mayo/formerly Ballylongford for coming on board this year as Minor Team Associate Sponsor for 2023. Tickets are available from Eilish Walsh Tel: 0877424473/ P.J Mulvihill Tel: 0867886301

Public Sale of tickets on Tuesday 24th January between 7pm to 8pm in Christy’s The Well Listowel.

Strength

and

Conditioning Program: - North Kerry Player Development

This year 28 club players aged between 18 to 21 years have started a Strength and Conditioning Program with John Barry, John also works with the Kerry Senior team and has put a program in place pacific to each individual player. This type of program would not be available to our players without the support of our Player Development Sponsors. The Board would like to thank sincerely Norma Doran and family of Doran’s Pharmacy Church Street Listowel, Kelly Brothers Plasters, Listowel Nicky and Timmy Kelly, Tomasins Lisselton Jackie Hegarty and family, Mountain View Glamping Kilmallock Co. Limerick and our Donor who does not wish to be named.

A.G.M

Annual General Meeting:

The 99th A.G.M of the North Kerry Football Board takes place on Tuesday 24th January @ 8pm venue The Well, (upstairs meeting room), The Square Listowel. All clubs are asked to have delegates in attendance.

Delegate Meeting:

The February Delegate Meeting will take place on February 7th at 7.30pm venue: TBC, on the Agenda will be sub committees, and fixtures. Any relevant correspondence in relation to either for submission for the meeting please forward by email to secretary P.J Mulvihill

Fixtures

Our Senior and Junior Leagues are kindly sponsored by Con McCarthy of M.I.G.IE

North Kerry Senior Leagues 2023

Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group M.I.G.IE

First named team home advantage

Division 1 A Round 1

Sunday 29th January 2023 @ 12 noon

Duagh v Ballydonoghue Beale v Desmonds Brosna Bye

Division 1 B Round 1 Sunday 29th January 2023 @ 12 noon

St Senans v Listowel Emmets Finuge v Ballyduff

Division 2 Round 1

Sunday 29th January 2023 @ 12 noon

Ballylongford v Asdee

Knocknagoshel v Tarbert

Moyvane Bye

Results:

McCarthy Insurance Listowel

Senior Division 1 League Relegation 2022

Tarbert 0.13 v Ballyduff 6.04

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

On Sunday we had a 12 Hole Single Stableford

1st Mark Condon (7) 28 pts

2nd John O’Donovan (20) 28 pts

3rd Ger Lucid (18) 28 pts

Next Sunday is a 12 Hole Single Stableford competition.

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

3.7 ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE

7 km from Listowel town. Contact 087 7628961

11-28 WHEELS IN GOOD CONDITION FOR SALE

Suitable for doubles. Contact 087 1415849

ADELE #11 WHITE COMMUNION DRESS PLUS JACKET WITH DIAMONTE & PEARL DETAIL

Pleanty of room for growth. Call 086 3357845

UNDER COUNTER FREEZER FOR SALE

Perfect condition. Call 087 1497137

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

TOWN CENTRE APARTMENT TO RENT Call 087 9903626

2 SHOPS TO LET Church Street, Listowel. Call 086 1544562

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

QUALIFIED PAINTER AVAILABLE

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

DRIVEWAYS & GROUNDWORKS

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

CHILDMINDER WANTED

A mature lady / girl with own car needed to take children to school in the morning and mind for a few hours in the evening in their own home. One to two days per week. Please ring 085 1683921. Tarbert area

CHILDMINDER WANTED

To mind kids in own home Glin area 3/days a week starting may 2023. Contact 087 3822288

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. M.B.

MOTHER OF DEVINE GRACE

MOTHER OF DEVINE GRACE

Mother of Devine Grace, You can find a way where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant my request. Amen.

M.K.

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. M.T.

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. M.D.

MATHS

GRINDS AVAILABLE FOR LEAVING AND JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMS

In both ordinary and higher levels. Please contact 087-6850753 for more information

WANTED

THIN, LAME AND MASTITIS COWS WANTED

Payment on the day - 087 4166163

HOUSE OR APARTMENT WANTED

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

WANTED: LAND FOR SILAGE OR GRAZING

All size lots will be considered. Will take with or without maps. Long term or short term lease. Please call 087 6533857

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. P.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. AOS

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.D.

Mother of Devine Grace, You can find a way where there is no way. Please hear my prayer and grant my request. Amen. M.K.

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