Volume 15 Issue 31

Ballyduff man Kevin O Connor assistant to trainer Dan Brassil with Go Home Ourthat who was the runner up to the Irish Cup winner at Patrickswell on Sunday.

Photo Moss Joe Browne

Helping Listowel Bookmaker Berkie Browne at the Irish Cup meeting were his son Dara (centre) with Patrick Sheehan Martin from Glin and Mary T Mulvihill from Athea. Photo Moss Joe Browne Listowel Celtic U10 Boys in action at the weekend

Lios Tuathail AC athletes Dylan, Steve, Donnacha and Alex - Bronze medal winner in the long jump at the Munster Indoor Championships last weekend

Well done to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u13 boys Indoor Soccer Team who played in the County Competition last Sunday in Milltown

KERRY COLLEGE OPEN WEEK –“A FANTASTIC EVENT”

Kerry College Open Week 2023 was a huge success with thousands of students, career changers and jobseekers attending campus locations in Listowel, Clash Road and Monavalley in Tralee.

More attended the Careers Event on Monday evening, the Parent/Guardian/Applicant Information Session on Tuesday evening and the Apprenticeship Open Evening on Thursday.

This week was a wonderful opportunity for prospective learners to talk to staff and current learners, and explore the campus facilities to see the broad range of courses on offer at the different campuses. Teachers, learning support and guidance staff at the Clash/Denny and Listowel Campus were available on the day to discuss the multitude of courses for progression and employment available in Kerry College and for visitors to see first-hand all that Kerry College has to offer.

Principal of Clash, Denny Street and Listowel Campuses, Mr. Stephen Goulding, welcomed Miriam Magner Flynn from Career Decisions and The Two Norries to the Clash Campus on Tuesday and they proved to be a huge hit on the night. He and his staff were especially delighted to welcome visitors to the new Kerry College Campus in Listowel. Principal, Stephen Goulding felt both learners and parents now consider Further Education and Training (FET) as a viable route to both employment and progression to Higher Education. A wealth of FET options are open to learners on the CAO application system and the huge course choice available represents an opportunity for learners to sample a career choice that is affordable before choosing a longer term path.

The Killorglin Campus staff travelled to the Monavalley Campus during Open Week to meet and speak with prospective learners. From the Outdoor Education and Training tent visitors were given the opportunity to speak with experienced instructors about the high quality and innovative Outdoor Education and Training courses on offer in Kerry College Killorglin Campus and even try out a few new skills. As we move towards a more sustainable and environmentally aware society, the courses from Killorglin Campus offer a chance to train those who will connect our population with the environment. Two of the instructors were also interviewed on the Jerry O’Sullivan show and discussed the various opportunities available to those who want to work in the outdoors. Keep an eye on the Killorglin Campus this year as there are many new courses in development across the whole outdoor sector so there might be something there for you.

In the Monavalley Campus attendees had the opportunity to visit the Skills Village which was showcasing Stone Crafting, Plumbing, Fibre Technician, Medical Administration, Overhead Lines and many more apprenticeships and courses. Visitors could try their hand at basic skills and find inspiration for their future.

2,000 visitors attended the Apprenticeship Open Evening in the Monavalley Campus on Thursday evening which was over double the number of visitors last year. They had the chance to meet Kerry based employers who take on apprentices on a regular basis. They also had the opportunity to hear what it was like to work as an apprentice and build a career ‘earning while learning’. There were over 35 employers at the event this year and we would like to thank each and every one of them for coming along. Some included Dairymaster, ESB Networks, Energywise Ireland, FIT, Liebherr, O’Carroll Engineering, OPW, Mayo Sligo ETB (Butchery Apprenticeship), TLI Group, Torc Precision Engineering Ltd, Irish Naval Service to name but a few.

Manager of the Monavalley Campus, Con O’Sullivan feels this is just the beginning of a wider change: “The level of public engagement across our Open Week is a clear sign that parents, school leavers, career changers and jobseekers are looking for a more direct route to work – with increasing demand on our suite of accelerated practical skills training options; such as Apprenticeship and Professional Development programmes. Our responsive and agile team in Monavalley is best positioned to create a suite of training options that is both anticipative and responsive to business needs, informed by the work of our Business Support Unit.

Kerry College runs courses all year round –you can view their courses on www.college.ie or call their admissions office in Tralee on 066 714 9696 or 064 662 2593 in Killarney.

GABRIEL FITZMAURICE BOOK LAUNCH AT ST. JOHN’S THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE THIS THURSDAY 2ND MARCH

The latest collection of poetry ‘Gan Focal: Frugal Speech’ from Gabriel Fitzmaurice will be launched at St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre on this Thursday 2nd March 2023 at 8pm. This book launch is one of the events organised by St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, the biggest Irish language festival in Ireland and in the world.

Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries.

‘Gan Focal: Frugal Speech’ is a bilingual collection of poetry from the pen of Moyvane poet, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, published by Arlen House. Some years ago, Fitzmaurice published three books of poetry in Irish along with a couple of poetry books, also in Irish, for children. They were welcomed for ‘the independence of this new voice in Irish poetry’.

These books are long out of print. Now, Fitzmaurice has chosen twenty of these poems to be reprinted in this book. He has also translated them into English. In these poems he deals with love, politics, angst, faith, music and poetry in a voice that is at once traditional and new.

Illustrated by Brenda Fitzmaurice these poems bring immediate pleasure to the reader while at the same time making them ponder what is being said.

An Art Exhibition by Brenda Fitzmaurice, who has illustrated the poems in the book, will also be unveiled on the night. Her work will be on view at St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre for the month of March. Born and raised in Tarbert, Brenda Fitzmaurice lives and works in Moyvane. Inspired by the landscape of rural Kerry, she paints mostly in oils and has collaborated with poets such as Mary Kennelly.

Kerry Sports Star Dara Ó Cinnéide (RTÉ RnaG) will officially launch the book on Thursday 2nd March at 8:00pm. Joe Murphy or Vicar Joe as he’s better known around Listowel, will MC the night and entertainment will be provided by noted accordion player Richard Casey from Causeway.

Entry is free to this event agus beidh céad míle fáilte roimh gach duine.

Contact St. John’s Theatre for info at: 068-22566 / www.stjohnstheatre.ie / info@stjohnstheatre.ie

Seoladh Leabhar & Taispeántas Ealaíne / Book & Art Exhibition Launch

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION PRESENTED BY KERRY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN LISTOWEL

LISTOWEL CREDIT UNION SPONSOR PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL BASKETBALL JERSEYS

Listowel Credit Union are delighted to continue our support of Presentation Secondary School, Listowel with the sponsorship of new basketball jerseys.

CEO, Denis Dillane and Marketing Manager, Ashley Fitzgerald presented the new jerseys to the firstyear girls basketball team on Wednesday last.

Mr. Michael Daly, teacher and basketball coach at Presentation Secondary School, Listowel said: “The school would like to thank Listowel Credit Union for supporting the purchase of a new basketball kit. We are delighted with the end result and our teams will wear their new kit with pride.”

On the sponsorship, Denis Dillane, said; “The credit unions ongoing sponsorship activities reflects our commitment to supporting local schools, clubs and community groups. Members supporting us by way of loans allows us to continue supporting the communities across our common bond.”

Pictured: Listowel Credit Union CEO, Denis Dillane and Marketing Manager Ashley FitzGerald present new basketball jerseys to the first year team at Presentation Primary Listowel with School Principal Ms Katherina Broderick and Teacher / Trainer Michael Daly.

Listowel Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Visit www.listowelcu.ie for more information

Resillusion is a Photography Exhibition produced by the Photography Students at Kerry College of Further Education – Listowel.

This exhibition will be held at the Writers Museum in Listowel on the 16th of March from 7-9pm. It will showcase a wide variety of photographic images based on the themes of nature, portraiture and imaginative composition created in photoshop.

On the night there will be a draw for a photo of choice from the exhibition in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry cancer support house in Tralee. Tickets for the draw are priced at €5. Hope to see you there!

NATIONAL AWARD FOR MEGAN LYNCH

Listowel Athletic Club’s Megan Lynch was selected by Athletics Ireland for an All Star Juvenile Award as a recognition of excellence for her performances throughout 2022.

Megan had a break through year in 2022 when Megan won her first National individual medal when winning the National AAI U19 100m sprint in Tullamore. Megan backed up this performance 24 hours later with a silver medal over 200m. Megan is also the 100m & 200m Munster U19 Champion and part of the successful Lios Tuathail AC Relay team.

Megan’s athletic journey started with Lios Tuathail AC at the young age of 8 where through her strong work ethic, dedication and her commitment to training, she has achieved excellence in her sport. Keep striving to be the best you can be.

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.

Spring Time & Clary Sage -

An Awakening for Both Body & Mind.

As we welcome March we carry forth the principle of a new month, a new chapter and how it can bring newfound courage, strength, positivity, patience, inner peace, and self-love into our lives. Just like the Spring and the awakening nature world around us, dóTerras Clary Sage essential oil gently awakes our vision and our clarity. This beautiful oil assists us in changing our perceptions and allows us to remain open to the possibility of new ideas, new projects, and new perspectives. It helps us in opening creative channels and clearing creative blocks while eliminating distractions from the mind. Clary Sage is very spiritual and one of the finest oils to use in diffusing, applying on the brow chakra when meditating, or applying it behind your ears as it dispels darkness and encourages individuals to see their limiting beliefs. Clary Sage boosts our mood and our emotional well-being while increasing our ability to visualise and imagine new possibilities.

It dates to the Middle Ages and it includes relaxing and soothing properties that can help with the rejuvenation and calming of the skin. It is also a beautiful body balancing essential oil. When Clary Sage is diffused in any one room of your home, office, school, or work place it adds to a relaxing environment. Clary Sage can be taken internally and can be a great natural aid to promote a restful night’s sleep. Many people like to mix it with cooled boiled water and spray it onto the bed linen & curtains before they go to sleep. During a menstrual cycle, Clary Sage can be applied and massaged to the abdomen area for a soothing relief and is very popular amongst teenagers. It is very relaxing when added to a warm bath with some Epsom salts or on its own.

Clary Sage can also be added to your shampoo and hair conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp and my Top Tip would be to mix with dóTerra’s Rosemary and Lavender essential oils. The Clary Sage plant can grow up to six feet in height and is steam distilled from the flower part of the plant. A favourite among my Pod followers, you can order your Clary Sage essential oil by contacting me on the number below.

DóTERRA knows that essential oils must be pure and potent in order to best fulfill the needs of those that use them. Too often, essential oils available for purchase contain contaminants and filler substances that weaken the essential oil’s effectiveness. With the sole purpose to provide pure and potent essential oils, doTERRA ensures that their oils are free of harmful contaminants and fillers through the CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ protocol and we are so fortunate that DōTerra now have their own manufacturing plant in Blarney Business Park in County Cork.

You can check out my Facebook page Caroline’s Pod of Positivity where I have information on dóTERRAS essential oils. To book your consultation or oil experience appointment you can reach me on the number below and together we will start you on your journey of health and wellness using the oils.

Until next time, I leave you with our thought for the week, ‘Spring Time is a lovely reminder to us of how beautiful change can truly be’

Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

DEBATING IS ALIVE AND WELL IN PRESENTATION SECONDARY LISTOWEL

Presentation Secondary Listowel is celebrating double success this week with two teams of students qualifying for the next round of their retrospective competitions; proving that debating is alive and well in Listowel. Katie Trant and Noelle Dillon succeeded in qualifying for the semi-finals of the UCC Schools’ Debate competition, having fought valiantly to oppose the motion “Assign Primary and Secondary School groups based on ability instead of age” on Tuesday in UCC. These events allow students to showcase their public speaking talents, voice their opinions, gain confidence, and provide students with a learning environment that allows them to flourish.

Alongside this, Jodie Keane, Marie Keane, Faith Kennelly and Rebekah Sheehy have qualified for the regional final of the Irish Debating Competition; a competition for English speaking schools to showcase their debating prowess through the medium of Irish.

Principal Katherina Broderick stated “we are so proud of our student’s success in the UCC and Comórtas Díospóireachta

An Phiarsaigh 2023. Huge credit is due to the girls and their teachers for their commitment to research of the various topics and presentation at these debates. We wish them well in the upcoming competitions’.

Pictured on right: Katie Trant and Noelle Dillon. Below: Aine ni Chuain, Jodie Keane, Marie Keane, Faith Kennelly and Rebekah Sheehy.

COMEDY, POETRY, MUSIC AND MORE AT ST JOHN’S THEATRE THIS WEEK

Listowel is bracing itself for funny man Fred Cooke this weekend, fresh from his endeavours in the Donegal Gaeltacht and performing his Right Said Freddie show at St John’s Theatre. Fred delivers a unique brand of comedy through his musical prowess and wild crafted physical story telling. His musical sketches continue to be a hilarious success with his Republic of Telly Hidden Camera Prank going global. Tickets for Saturday’s comedy with Fred Cooke are €17 and available from box office.

Inish Mór singer songwriter Padraig Jack takes to the church stage this Friday night. Following a sold-out tour of Ireland with Damien Dempsey, writing and performing with Foster and Allen, and the release of his latest single ‘Making Sand’, Padraig Jack is in demand and ready to delight a Listowel audience.

Celebrating our local artists, Gabriel Fitzmaurice will launch his new book ‘Gan Focal : Frugal Speech’ on Thursday night. Dara Ó Cinnéide will launch, with music from Richard Casey and an art exhibition by Brenda Fitzmaurice, it promises to be a wonderful night for the town. All welcome to join Gabriel and his family and wish him success with his new book.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, St John’s Theatre is delighted to welcome Ballybunion’s award winning actress Katie O’Brien and her one woman show Clean at 17. Katie presents a fresh, funny, and taboo-smashing take on addiction and recovery. Brutally honest, heart-warming, playful & provocative, tickets are only €10 to celebrate all the wonderful women of North Kerry and beyond.

All tickets available from box office 068 22566 and www.stjohnstheatre.ie

For further info: Maire Logue 068 22566

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

At San Rita Wellness your self care and well being is important to us. Wellness covers a variety of areas such as eating healthily, being active and looking after ourselves both mentally and physically. One of the ways of looking after ourselves is getting a good nights sleep. But that’s probably easier said than done.

Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Health experts recommend that we should try and get 7 to 9 hours sleep a night. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your weight. We can often feel moody, short tempered and reach for sugary foods to give ourselves a bit of an energy boost. Yet many of us regularly toss and turn at night, struggling to get the sleep we need.

If you want to optimize your health or lose weight, getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do.

Here are some tips to help you sleep better at night.

Sleep Routine -

Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day.This helps set your body’s internal clock and optimize the quality of your sleep.

Feeling drowsy -

Having a heavy meal late in the evening can leave you feeling sleepy way before your bedtime. get off the couch and go for a short walk,call a friend, or get your clothes ready for the next day.

Screen time -

Screen time limits your dream time. Avoid bright screens within 1-2 hours of your bedtime. The blue light emitted by your phone, tablet, computer is especially disruptive. Say no to late-night television.

Wind down -

Have a relaxing wind down routine. Have a bath ,listen to music or read a book. When it’s time to sleep, make sure the room is dark. Use heavy curtains or shades to block light from windows, or try a sleep mask.

Avoid alcohol -

Having a couple of drinks at night can negatively affect your sleep and hormones. Alcohol is known to cause or increase the symptoms of sleep apnea, snoring, and disrupted sleep patterns

Tidy room -

To optimize your bedroom environment, try to minimize external noise, light, and artificial lights from devices like alarm clocks. Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, relaxing, clean, and enjoyable place.

Daily Exercise -

People who exercise regularly during the daytime sleep better at night. Regular exercise also improves the symptoms of insomnia and sleep apnea and increases the amount of time you spend in the deep, restorative stages of sleep.

Limit Caffeine -

Caffeine stimulates your nervous system and may stop your body from naturally relaxing at night. In one study, consuming caffeine up to 6 hours before bed significantly worsened sleep quality

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

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Listowel Community Games Indoor Soccer U13s Girls pictured on Saturday 25th February in Duagh Sports Complex

Listowel Celtic U11 girls - 2 teams in action at the weekend in Camp

Attending the Irish Cup Meeting at Patrickswell on Saturday were Kelsey, Lucy and Mark Condon from Ballyduff with Thomas Sheehy from Glin. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Lios Tuathail AC girls Saoirse, Rachel, Emma, Mollie and Maddie at the Munster Indoor Championships last weekend

Congrats to the Kerry U15 A & B teams who were runners to Clare in Sundays Munster Juvenile Inter County. Listowel were well represented by Triona Prendiville, Nicole Vesko, Ciaran Moriarty, John Joe Carmody, Daniel Wieland, Michael O Sullivan, Sean Creighton, Kayla Galvin, Irene Carol & Micheal Heaphy

Listowel Celtic U 12 B team who played Dingle at the weekend

Finbarr Mawe, President of The Lartigue Bridge Club presents the President’s Prize to the overall winners Myra Crowley & Nuala Lynch

Sisters Chloe and Sophie O’Flaherty in fine form at Munster Indoors with both girls qualifying for the National Finals last weekend

KILFLYNN

KILFLYNN DRAMA GROUP

In association with Kilflynn Community Together presents a Sam Cree’s hilarious play “Don’t Tell The Wife” on Wednesday 1st and Sunday 5th March in St Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. with extra nights added on March 10th and 11th due to popular demand. Saturday 4th March and Sunday 5th nights are booked out.

Set in the 1960s, the play centres around a plumber and his wife, a plumber’s apprentice, and a neighbour for whom gossip seems to be a God-given right to part with.

Doors open 7.30p.m Curtain 8.00p.m nightly. Bookings Maureen 087 9893847 before 6.00p.m and Mike 066 7135129 after 6.00p.m Bookings is essential as space is limited.

KILFLYNN ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Countdown to St Patrick’s Day 2023 has started with plans well underway to celebrate this year’s festival.

The call now goes out to clubs and community groups to get involved in this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade in Kilflynn. Hundreds of people from dozens of organisations have taken part every year, showing the amazing community spirit in the village, and bringing much colour and entertainment to proceedings. Let this year be amazing.

Kilflynn Community Together are organising this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade and are hoping to see all community groups taking part. Interested groups can contact Niamh on 0863144157 to book their place.

This year’s parade will get underway at 4:00pm sharp on March 17th. It will be a wonderful gathering of the Kilflynn and surrounding communities. The name of the Grand Marshall, the person who will lead the 2023 Kilflynn parade, will be announced nearer the day. Follow our FB page for more updates

KILFLYNN NATURE GARDEN

PROJECT

Join us in The Kilflynn Nature Garden for a fascinating, hands-on workshop to discover how to create a living willow structure on Saturday 4th March from 11a.m to 2.00p.m. Cathy Eastman will guide us in making a tunnel from freshly cut willow sallies. Cost: €20 Book now as places are limited. Call or text 0861939217 or email kilflynnnaturegarden@ gmail.com

THE REBEL MUSIC QUEEN COMES TO THE KINGDOM

Eimear Glackin, also known as Eimhear Rebel, is set to perform in Parker’s Pub and Venue, Kilflynn on Sunday 16th April 2023 at 6.30p.m. This is Eimhear and her band’s first appearance in the Kingdom.

With a growing fan base Eimhéar Ní Ghlacaín, has become one of the most popular artists on the Irish rebel scene. Her passionate and heartfelt renditions of our favourite ballads have earned her the title “Queen of Irish Rebel “, as she continues to draw crowds and sell out concerts across the globe. Tickets for the event are available on Eventbrite. ie at only 10 euro plus booking fee.

CROTTA SENIOR HURLERS

The Crotta Senior hurlers commence their 2023 season with a trip to Ardfert on Sunday 5th March to play St. Brendan’s in the first round of the County Senior hurling league div 1 at 2.00p.m. best of luck to the Senior hurlers and their management for the 2023 season.

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED

Are meeting this Wednesday 1st March from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30pm in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall where a meal will be served. Any enquiries, please contact 066 7135831.

KILFLYNN CITY RUNNING GROUP

The Kilflynn City Club Stacks Mountain half in aid of the amazing charity of Bru Columbanus on Saturday 1st April 2023 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. Sign up now at https://kilflynncityrun.net

ST. MARY’S

CHURCH, KILFLYNN

On Friday 3rd March at 10.00a.m and Saturday 4th March at 6.00 p.m. Those who died at Ballyseedy in March 1923. Blessed Candles available from the Parish Office €7 per pack of 6. Stations Of the Cross for Lent: Monday at 8.00 p.m. in Kilflynn and Tuesday & Thursday in Abbeydorney at 7.00 p.m. Parishioners have volunteered to lead the Stations

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

KERRY SENIOR HURLERS

ALLIANZ NHL DIVISION 2A: Kerry 1-18 -v- Offaly 0-22

That sport can be cruel is hardly breaking news. We all know it. We’ve seen it often enough. And, yet, that still doesn’t make it any easier to take when it happens as it did to Kerry on a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon 25th February in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. David Nally’s sideline cut into the Lewis Road end was the winning score for the visitors. The Crotta hurling club was represented by Jordan Conway 0-01, Sean Weir and Cillian Trant who all came on as subs.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 27th February at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 15,20,21 and 26. There was no winner of the 3,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Louise Guiney, Gorthcloghy , Kilflynn, Paud McGarth, Upper Tullig, Kilflynn and Mike Barry, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw.

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 6th March at 10.30p.m with a €3,100 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.

KERRY CAMOGIE

VERY NATIONAL CAMOGIE LEAGUE DIVISION 2A: Meath 0-12 -v- Kerry 1-12

It’s been a very positive start to the new season for the Kerry camogie team, a share of the spoils first day out has been followed by a tonic victory over Meath on the road on Saturday afternoon. New boss Pat Ryan has every reason to be pleased that’s for sure.

The Crotta Hurling club was well represented on the team by Aoife Behan (wing back) Jackie Hogan (full forward) (0-04) and Amy O’Sullivan (corner forward) (0-01) Kerry face a tough trip away to Meath next week.

Kerry welcome Cavan Camogie to Fitzgerald Stadium next Saturday at noon in rd.3 of the Very National League, We are delighted to announce that both Cillard Camogie Club & Sliabh Luachra Camogie Club will provide players for our half time entertainment. Best wishes to the Kerry players and their management

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.

Pop Up Gaeltacht in Listowel for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023

The Listowel Pop-Up Gaeltacht, which is going from strength to strength, will host their next gathering at John B. Keane’s Bar this coming Friday, March 3rd at 8pm.

As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations, this month’s event will include music and song. Everybody is welcome to come along, join in and practice their comhrá Gaeilge in a non-formal setting.

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BLOTTO

Thursday, February 16. Numbers drawn: 13 16 29 29. There was no winner of the Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €100: Michelle Rowan, Ballybunion. €50: Dolores Sugrue, O’Connell’s Avenue, Listowel.

€20 each: Siobhan Dowling,Killocrim, Listowel. Collette Foley, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. Liam & Sarah Heffernan, Moyvane. Geraldine Enright, Ennismore, Listowel. Fr. Sean Jones, Moyvane. Free Tickets: Olive Keane, Ashgrove, Moyvane. Anne - Sean Sheehan, Hillside Drive, Athea. Joan McEnery, Tubbertoureen, Moyvane. Phil, Con Clancy, Listowel. Josie Mulvihill, Ballylongford. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (March 02) is €6,500 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The draw was held last Thursday night, February 23 at Bingo. Congratulations to Mags Mulcahy, Glin who won €210. Mags is a regular at Moyvane Bingo and joins a list of Bingo players who have won the Split the Bucket draw recently. Draws will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Next draw: Thursday March 09 at Bingo. Envelopes are available at Holly’s Gala, Mike Kennelly’s HomeValue Hardware, Noel Stack, Butchers, Enright’s Bar, The Village Grill, Speedy’s Bar, Curl up and Dye (Anna Enright Fogarty) Newtownsandes Co-op and at Bingo in the Marian Hall each Thursday of each month. €2.00 per entry or 3 for €5.00. Your support is greatly appreciated.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last Sunday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn: 7, 12, 20, 21. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Michael Lynch, Taxi. Aisling McCarthy, Colbert St., Listowel. Catriona Farrelly, Moyvane. Breda Crowley, Online. Denny Flaherty, Moyvane. 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. Next week’s Jackpot is €6,100 and the draw will be held in Enright’s Bar at 8.30pm on Sunday March 05 at 8.30pm. Thank you for your support.

SENIOR

BADMINTON

Congratulations to Soarcha Fitzgerald who was a member of the Grade C team that won The Munster Final in the UL Sports Complex on Sunday, February 19. Best of luck in the All Ireland finals. The Senior Badminton Club is holding Church gate collections at all Masses in Moyvane and Knockanure the weekend of March 04/05. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

DON’T FORGET this Saturday night, March 04 the MOYVANE JUVENILE BADMINTON QUIZ will be held at Speedy’s Bar. 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. Look forward to seeing you at Speedy’s on Saturday, March 04.

TARBERT POST OFFICE

Cost of Living Crisis- Control your bills by paying household bills at the post office you can part pay on bills to spread your costs or pay so much in advance of the next utility bill. All major utility supplier bills can be paid at the post office e.g. electric Ireland, bord gais, eir, Airtricity, refuse bills etc. An Post also provide home and car insurance which can be spread out over the year- pop in, leave your details and we will get a quotation for you.

Premier League Fans- The post office has commission free Sterling. Pop in to pick up yours.

Banking- AIB and Bank of Ireland customers can lodge & withdraw cash. To lodge cheques in the post office a barcoded lodgement slip is required which can be found in a lodgement book or at the back of a cheque book. If you have neither contact your bank for a lodgement book for your account. Greetings from Moyvane St Patrick’s Day and Easter cards are available at the post office.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

At its February meeting, The Pastoral Council confirmed: Easter Ceremonies 2023, as follows; Stations of the Cross every Friday morning before Mass during Lent in Knockanure Church. Palm Sunday – Procession this year in Moyvane - 11:00am mass. Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Moyvane 8:00pm. (Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose until 12 Midnight) Good Friday – 3:00pm Passion of Our Lord - Moyvane 7:30pm Stations of the Cross - Knockanure Easter Vigil - 9:00pm - Moyvane Easter Sunday 9:30am - Knockanure Easter Sunday 11:00am - Moyvane If anyone has comments or suggestions, please feel free as none of the above is set in stone.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, March 02 10.00am Richie & Mary Brosnan, Coilagurteen

Saturday, March 04 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Margaret Wallace. Sunday, March 05 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Carol Ann Flahavan.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, March 03 Private Intention at 10.00am.

Sunday, March 05 Anniversary Mass for Tom & Bridie Flavin, Trien at 9.30am.

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 February 21st are as follows: The numbers drawn were 10, 16 & 23 and the Bonus number was 10. There was no winner of the €18,300 Jackpot and the €400 Match 3 was won by Ballyduff Community Games. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms. Tickets cost €2.50 each and are available at the local shops and businesses and from members of the promoting Clubs. Remember “If you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto online at www. ballyduffgaa.com.

BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS

Minor Football:

Our minor football team, minus a number of players due to injury, were defeated by Duagh on Saturday last in Duagh in Division 4A of the County Minor Football League. They are away to Glenflesk in Round 3 on this Saturday at 3.00pm.

Kerry Hurlers:

The Kerry senior hurlers lost out to Offaly in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 2A game played at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney, on Saturday last. Offaly led by four points at halftime but in a brilliant second half Kerry clawed their way back to lead by a single point going into injury time. However, the visitors equalised and struck the winner from a side line ball with the last puck of the game. Well done to all on a splendid second half your efforts definitely deserved a draw. Our representatives on the team were Mikey &Podge Boyle, Kyle O’Connor and Eoin Ross. Next up is an away game against Kildare.

Club Membership:

Ballyduff GAA Club Membership is now due with the prices as follows;

Adult €50; Family membership €80; Juvenile membership €40.

Thomas Hennessy R.I.P:

Thomas Hennessy who died recently was a member of the famed Hennessy family who contributed so much to Ballyduff and Kerry hurling. While domiciled in the USA for a long time, he was a member of the 1957 team where he lined out at left half forward in the team that won that year’s County Senior Hurling Championship. In the early eighties he trained the Ballyduff Senior hurling team that was defeated by Kilmoyley in the County semi-final in 1983. During his time training teams he placed a lot of emphasis on developing the skills of the younger players in particular. He had a huge interest in all sports and was equally at home discussing Soccer, Rugby and all American sports. Sympathy is extended to his daughters Michelle &Eleanor, son Bobby, sisters Mary and Ann, brothers Tony and Gussie. nieces and nephews, grandchildren and a huge circle of friends. His death leaves Eamon O’Sullivan the only surviving member of the 1957 Senior Hurling Championship winning team.

County Hurling League:

The Credit Union sponsored County Senior Hurling League Division 1 commences on this Sunday when Lixnaw are visitors to Ballyduff. Time to be confirmed.

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week

Friday 7.00pm: Special Intention – First Friday

Saturday 6.30pm: Mass in Causeway

Sunday 11.00am: Michael Rochford

Reader: Sunday 11.00am – Martina Rochford

Ministers of the Eucharist: Sunday 11.00am – Richard Casey/Teddy O’Sullivan/Martina O’Mahony

Divine Mercy: Every Sunday at 3.00pm.

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am –11.30am.

Masses Change: This weekend for the month of March – Mass in Causeway on Saturday at 6.30pm – Mass in Ballyduff on Sunday at 11.00am

Stations of the Cross: Every Friday at 7.20pm during Lent

Communion Calls: Please note – Calls for the month of March will be on Thursday, 9th March. Please inform those who are on the list.

Parish Pastoral Council: A new Pastoral Council must be put in place in the near future. Are you interested in being part of it? We would love to hear from you, especially young people over the age of eighteen. It is intended to limit the Council to a maximum of 12 people. Some of the outgoing members may or may not want to serve again. Please let us know as soon as possible.

Escorted Pilgrimage to Knock shrine: on 20th March at a cost of €599 per person sharing. Prices include return bus, 4 nights in Knock House Hotel with full board, Day trips to Ballintubber Abbey, Croagh Patrick. Fr. Peyton Centre & National Museum. Contact Patricia on (087)1890236 or email knockpilgrimages@gmail. com

Online Lenten Retreat: offered free of charge by the Priory Institute – “Reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Lent as Stepping Stones on our Journey to Easter” Ballyduff N.S: is currently open for enrolment for September 2023. Please contact the school on 0667131496 or ballyduffnationalschool@gmail.com

DEATHS

The death took place of Carmel Sorohan (née Bunyan), Derrylea, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan and late of Coolkeragh, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Her Funeral Mass took place at Crosserlough Church, Co. Cavan and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her brothers JJ, Johnny (Ballyduff)and Robert; her sisters Kathleen, Sheila and Anne; her family, relatives and friends.

The death took place of Michael Donegan, Owenmore Drive, Raheen Heights, Limerick and late of Rahela, Ballyduff. His remains reposed at Thompson’s Funeral Home and was followed by removal to Raheen Church. Following Requiem Mass burial was in Castlemungret Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to his brothers Paddy (Ballyduff) and Stephen; his sisters Norrie and Rita; his family, relatives and friends.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

Aoibhinn O’Driscoll (St Brendan’s AC) had an outstanding two days at the Munster indoor athletics championships at the weekend. Competing in the U13 60m indoor hurdles for the first time, she won a silver medal in the final on Sunday and shortly afterwards got a bronze in the long jump. On Saturday she had set a new indoor pb in the 60m sprint final. She will now progress to the All Irelands in Athlone. Maddison O’Connor also did well in her U14 hurdles semi-final and had a new indoor pb in the 60m sprint and jumped 3.27m in the long jump.

In the boys’ championships, Eoin Malik was on the podium with a bronze medal in the U16 long jump and also qualified for the All Irelands in the high jump and shot. A host of St Brendan’s AC athletes had championship best performances,

Training continues on Wednesdays and Fridays for juveniles. Well done to the Ukrainian guests in Banna who have joined the club’s training over the past few weeks and who have been introduced to a variety of athletic disciplines.

Couch to 5K for new runners/joggers/walkers goes ahead on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm in the ARC. Sessions for adults goes ahead on Mondays and Wednesdays with Sunday morning runs also available, ahead of the upcoming county road 5K championships in Kilmoyley on Sunday week, March 12th.

A THOUGHT

Everyone wants to be the sunshine to brighten up someone else’s day. But don’t forget you can also be a shining moon in someone’s darkest hour.

BALLYBUNION

TINTEÁN THEATRE

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 website www.tintean.ie

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

We here at Ballybunion Tourist Office have started compiling a list of events for the upcoming months. If you have an event coming up please get in touch with the tourist office on 068-25555 email ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com or send a message on the Facebook page Ballybunion Tourist Office. This would be a great way to advertise your event and will be printed in the notice board going into Supervalu and on the Ladies beach.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to wish Linda Dillon and Mike Breen all the best of happiness as they got married last weekend.

COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM

Ballybunion Community Centre AGM takes place on March 13th at 8.15, upstairs in the Community Centre. Everyone welcome

BALLYBUNION PHOTOGRAPHY

Are now currently taking Bookings for the 2023 Communion & Confirmations Classes at St John’s Church Ballybunion anyone interested can contact Ballybunion Photography or for more Information @0861715188 or emailing luke@ballybunion.photography and the Ballybunion Photography Website www.ballybunion.photography

FUNDRAISER FOR BALLYBUNION SEA RESCUE

Freezin For A Reason with the Ballybunion Dippers. Swim In Green at the Ladies Beach Sunday 19th March at 12pm.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

Thanks to everyone who came to the Afternoon Tea Dance in Ballybunion in aid of the Alzheimer’s Association. Your support is much appreciated. The next afternoon Tea Dance will be held Sunday March 26th in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm. Thanks again on behalf of Bridie Annemarie and Maggie. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities.

RUN BALLYBUNION

Registration is now open for Run Ballybunion 2023 Easter Saturday as always. Visit www.Runballybunion.com to avail of limited early discounted rates

CHRISTMAS PARTY PHOTOS

Photos from this year’s Senior Citizens Party can be collected from the Ballybunion Tourist Office Monday to Friday between 9.00am – 2.00pm.

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET

A St. Patrick’s weekend community market will be held on Saturday 18th March from 10am to 2pm in McMunn’s Garden at the end of Main Street. There will be a fantastic range of beautiful gifts for Mother’s day. Market stalls, Artisan Food, local Produce & Craft to Ballybunion. Entry is free.

BALLYBUNION ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Good news the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will again take place this year, it will start from St. John’s Church, Church Road, at 3.00pm. Anyone who wants to take part be sure to be in the church car park no later than 2.20pm on the 17th March. So Dust Down your floats, and Get Your Walking Shoes on. See you all on the day.

GROW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

Grow Mental Health Support Group will be coming to Ballybunion in the Community Centre on Wednesdays at 6pm. Grow Mental Health is a charity that provides free, friendly, community based, peer support groups for anyone who is experiencing a mental health issue. No booking required.

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.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT

Weekly meetings for the Ballybunion Active Retirement group are held on Wednesday’s at 2.00pm in the old convent. New members are most welcome

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.) Include: Tourist Office Attendant; Leisure Centre Receptionist; Environmental Worker; Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

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.

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.

BINGO

Bingo takes place at 8pm on this Wednesday night in the Community Centre, Tarbert. The Committee would appreciate your support as it is one of the main funding sources of finance for the Centre as well as being an important social gathering for many in the parish and an occasion to meet friends and neighbours from other parishes.

GÁRDA RETIREMENT

Gárda Paul Murphy officially retires from an Gárda Síochána on Thursday 9 March. To mark the occasion Tarbert Development Association are inviting the people of the parish to a formal gathering at Coolahan’s Bar at 9pm on Thursday 9 March to celebrate Paul’s retirement and his service to the people of Tarbert over the years. A native of Killarney, Paul had 37 years service in an Gárda Síochána, 12 of which were spent attached to Tarbert Garda Station. Everybody is welcome to attend and we wish Paul many years of health and happiness in his retirement. Go maire sé an Chéad is bliain chun aithrí.

POKER CLASSIC

There will be a Poker Classic in Carmody’s Bar on Friday 10 March at 8pm, costas €30. This will be a fund-raiser for the recently formed Tarbert Rowing Club and your support would be appreciated.

LÁ LE PÁDRAIG

Friday 17 March is the Feast Day of our National Apostle. Tarbert Development Association are anxious for young and old in the community to get involved in the traditional St Patrick’s Day Parade and to make this year’s occasion bigger and better than last year. You can text or telephone 087/9111409 to register your group or organisation taking part in the parade or if you wish to help with stewarding on the day. It is important for everybody to get involved. Ní neart go chur le chéile.

HAT TRICK HERO

Comhghairdeas agus beir bua to Michael Coolahan, Doonard Crescent, Tarbert who was Man of the Match and Match Winner in the U16 Rugby Championship game when Listowel defeated Cashel in Listowel recently. Michael scored three tries at crucial times in the match. Listowel will now meet Dungarvan RFC in the quarter final to be played in Listowel early in March.

MONDAY WALKING GROUP

The Monday Walking Group which re-started last Monday night continues every Monday evening with a walk from Tarbert Bridewell to the Island at 7.30pm and returning to enjoy a cupán tae nó caife at the Bridewell and a chat with friends. Please wear a high visibility jacket or clothing in the interest of road safety.

YOGA SESSIONS

Yoga sessions with Elisha will commence in Tarbert Community Centre on Friday 3 March from 7pm to 8pm Taster sessions at €10 or €40 for 4- week block booking or €12 for individual sessions. To reserve your place or for further information please contact Elisha at 087/ 3435231

TARBERT POST OFFICE

Fógra from Michelle - All major utility bills such as Bord Gais, Eir, Airtricity, refuse bills can be paid at the Post Office. An Post also provides Home and Car Insurance at competitive rates which can be spread out over the year. AIB and Bank of Ireland customers can lodge and withdraw cash at the Post office. An Post also has commission free Sterling available. Greetings from Tarbert St. Patrick’s Day and Easter Cards are also available.

KERRY STAR

Well done to Niamh Carmody, Sallowglen who was the star of Kerry’s win over Meath in the NFL Lidl Division 1 game played recently. Niamh scored 1- 4 enabling Kerry to win by 12 points. This win made it 5 wins from 5 for Kerry their fifth victory in a row.

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

Is on every Friday in Tarbert Bridewell between 10.30 and 12.00. Different activities every week followed by Tea/Coffee and refreshments and a chat. New Members always welcome.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 27th February, Mass at 7.30pm for Kevin Molyneaux, Dysert. Wednesday 1st March, Mass at 10.00am for John, George & Joe Lowe, Tralee. Friday 3rd March, Mass at 7.30pm for Pat Fahey, Ballyrehan (Month’s Mind Mass). Saturday 4th March, Mass at 7.30pm for Dermot Nolan, Croughcroneen.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 5th March, Mass at 11.00am for D. J. O’Sullivan, Dromclough.

RATHEA CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 5th March, Mass at 9.30am for Andrew & Kitty Sweeney, Rathea.

PARISH OFFICE:

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

OBITUARIES

The death recently occurred of Alina Wozniak (née Paluszek), 54 Kilcarragh, Lixnaw and formerly of Poland. Sympathy to her husband Andrzej, daughter Aurelia, son-in-law Dariusz, grandchildren Natalie & Liliana, sisters Renata and Stanislawa and all the extended Wozniak/Paluszek families. May she rest in peace.

The death occurred of Jerry (Joe) Carroll, Rochestown Cork and formerly of Farrandeen Lixnaw, on Friday 3rd of February 2023. Sympathy to his wife Mary (née Stone) & daughters Olivia, Ellen & Gemma, sons-in-law Brian & Connor, grandchildren Joseph & Ciara, brothers John Carroll (Killocrim), Maurice Carroll (Lixnaw), Hannah Carroll (Cork), Nora Mary Barrett (Listowel), Liz Davis (Abbeydorney), sister-in-law Bridie Carroll, brothers- in-law Gerard Carroll & Mick Mangan. He reposed at Sullivan’s Funeral Home, Turners Cross, Cork on Tuesday 7th of February and his Requiem Mass took place on Wednesday 8th of February in St. Patricks Church, Rochestown. Burial took place afterwards in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock, Co Cork. May he rest in peace.

Month’s Mind Mass for Jerry (Joe) Carroll will take place on Sunday 5th March 2023 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown, Co Cork.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Riadh Quirke, on winning €125 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Paddy Quilter’s Bar. Thanks for your continued support.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW:

Jackpot €10,050. Numbers drawn were: 5, 11, 23, 27. No jackpot winner. €20 winners:

Sheila O’Carroll, Lixnaw; Margaret Mulvihill, Kilflynn; Tom Nolan, Castleisland. Next draw will take place in McCarthy’s Bar, Finuge on Monday 27th February. Jackpot €10,100

ST SENAN’S GAA

Club Lotto Draw:

Date 20/02/2023 Jackpot €8,100. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 5, 7, 14, 18. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Joe Curtin; Pat Dineen, Ardfert. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Mag Ahern; Helen Maunsell, Abbeydorney; Geraldine Riordan, Tralee. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €8,200. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

Minor County League:

The first round of the Minor County League took place on Sunday 19th February, in Fossa against Fossa ending on a score line of St. Senans 4-14 to Fossa 0-11. Great win for the lads, well done. The second round took place on Saturday 25th February against Firies in Clounmacon at 1pm.

Scór Na Nóg 2023:

Anyone interested in taking part, please contact Teresa Browne. Scór na Nóg competitors must be under 17 years on the 1st of January 2023.

CONTACT

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

KATIE O’BRIEN PRESENTS: CLEAN AT 17

ST. JOHNS THEATRE: 8TH MARCH - DIRECTED BY URSULA MARTINEZ

This spring, award winning actress and comedienne Katie O’Brien presents her long-awaited autobiographical show Clean at 17 at St. Johns Theatre Listowel. This is Katie’s story about navigating adulthood as an addict, an artist, and a performer while dealing with the assumptions and segregation that come with being an addict, both clean and using.

Katie has spent the last 23 years on a journey to free herself from pathologization, while also living the secret life of someone who stopped drinking before it was legal to do so. Katie reveals her thoughts and lived experience of having existed in both worlds of addiction: the before and after in Clean At 17.

“When performance is at its best it becomes less about the subject matter and more about the experience of being enthralled. Katie O’Brien takes hugely complicated subject of addiction, makes it personal and delivers it with sharp wit, devastating self-deprecation and comic brilliance.” Gary Cook (Dir. Lancaster Fringe 2019).

About Katie O’Brien:

Katie began her career as a Fine Artist, creating sculptures, installations, and personas, which led to her work in comedy and, more recently, as a Writer Performer creating autobiographical work. Katie founded The Muffia, a feminist performance group, after university because she wanted to engage with people through humour and political topics. Through humour, improvisation, and autobiographical material, her work exposes society’s hypocrisy. Katie’s work incorporates elements of clown, cabaret, and immersive theatre. Katie’s strength is her ability to work in real time and respond to the audience’s reactions or responses. Katie creates work that explores the unspoken or reveals another side of a well-known subject. Katie will always make you laugh and think, no matter what she is addressing. Katie’s current work uses her own experience with addiction and 12-step “recovery” to question stereotypes and assumptions about alcohol and substance dependency, pathology identity and mental health.

Event information: Wednesday 8th March at 8pmSt. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre

Listowel Celtic U12 Premier team in action at the weekend in Killorglin

Well done to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u13 girls indoor soccer team last Saturday in Duagh Sports Complex

Listowel Emmets u13 & u14 girls who are delighted to be back training in St Micheals College

Lios Tuathail AC athletes Emily, Aisling and Chloe representing the club with pride last weekend at The Munster Indoor Championships

All smiles while enjoying the Irish Cup Coursing Meeting at Patrickswell were Ned Holland, Tarbert with Ned Browne and Ann O Donoghue from Listowel. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Kerry Parents & Friends finalising details for Pre-Cheltenham night on the 7th March in Christy’s Bar with help from Catherine, John Paul & Bernie in the Hub

Listowel Celtic U12 Div 2 team who beat LB rovers on penalties 4-3 in a Kerry Cup game at the weekend

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Listowel Celtic U 13 boys are through to the quarter final of the SFAI National Cup after securing a brilliant 2-1 win against Springfield Ramblers on Saturday February 25th. This is a fantastic achievement for this team and managers. Daithi Laide scored an opening goal mid way through the first half and Mason Sheehy Elston scored Listowel‘s second goal in the 2nd half. Springfield Ramblers pulled one back from a penalty two minutes from the end but Listowel defended resolutely to secure the win. This was a brilliant win for these boys who put in a stellar performance on the pitch. We thank all the support they have had. We now await the draw to see who they will be playing in the quarter final.

Our U16 boys were playing in the last 32 of the SFAI Trophy against Killarney Athletic on Sunday 26th. Sadly this game ended in sudden death and 22 penalties later, Killarney Athletic secured the win. Our boys did nothing wrong and it was a brilliant performance by them all. This is always a difficult way to finish a game, our boys can hold their heads high with the performance they gave.

A number of our teams are in action this weekend, please keep an eye on out Facebook page for details of fixtures.

Listowel Celtic will be participating in this years St Patrick’s Day parade in Listowel. As this is our 60th year since the foundation of our club it would be fantastic to have a large group representing the club. More details to follow

LISTOWEL EMMETS

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

January and February Monthly Draw was held in the clubhouse after our Split the Bucket with the lucky members draw by Siún Kennelly, Katie & Sean Healy.

€300 Paddy Fitzell, Ballylongford

€100 John Galvin, Ballincollig

€100 Jack Hennessey, Asdee

€100 John McAuliffe, Hollytree Drive

€60 Din Stack, Cahirdown

€60 John Healy, The Paddocks, Bridge Rd.

February Draw

€300 Marie Hillard, Bungara

€100 Ajay Barrett, Bridge Rd.

€100 Liam Roche, Kenny Heights

€100 Noreen Keane, Pollough, Listowel

€60 James Hayes, Listowel

€60 Billy & Mary Enright, Ballylongford.

Split the Bucket: Congratulations to Niall Browne our latest Split the Bucket winner, who purchased his €918.50 winning envelope in Mike The Pies, Upper William St., Listowel. Thanks to Aiden and all the staff for their support and to all the businesses in our town for continuing to allow us put our buckets in their premises. Next draw is Tuesday 7 March in the clubhouse at 8pm.

Emmets Results

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor League – Div 2B Rathmore 1-10 Emmets 2-15. The minors made it two from two in their county league with a good away win against Rathmore on Saturday last, the boys now meet with Milltown Castlemaine on Saturday next 4th March at 3pm in Frank Sheehy Park.

Emmets Fixtures

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor League – Div 2B Round 3: Saturday 4th March 3pm, Frank Sheehy Park, Listowel

Emmets v Milltown Castlemaine

McCarthy Insurance Group North Kerry League Division 1 Final – details TBC, please see social media for details

Listowel Emmets V Castleisland Desmonds

LIOS TUATHAIL AC

Last weekend saw many of the club athletes compete in the Munster U12U19s Indoors in Nenagh. A very busy 2 days with high numbers on Saturday especially. Overall, the club performed well with many good performances throughout the age groups.

Day 1 on Saturday saw the following medal winners: Brendan oLeary Silver in the U19 400m with a new indoor PB and Saoirse Dillion Silver in the U17 60m with a new PB and Saoirse came fourth in 200m after 3 tough races.

Other athletes that represented the club were: Maddie oRiordan made semi final of 60m sprint, Aisling McElligott made 60m semi final, Chloe O Flaherty 4th in 60m sprint final, Sophie O Flaherty 4th in long jump & high jump U12, Mollie oRiordan 5th in 800m, Tally Collins 5th in long jump and ran in the 200m, Emily Mulvihill ran her 1st 600m,ran very well, Yvonne Barrett ran 800m and gained good experience and Simon Russell ran in hurdles and PB in long jump Day 2 of the Munster Athletics indoor finals.

Medal winners included Brendan oLeary U19 200m Silver medal with a massive PB of 23.5 secs, Rachel Neylon U19 400m Silver medal, Alex Collins Bronze medal in the Long Jump and Noelle Dillion Bronze medal in 1500m.

Other club athletes that represented the club well were: Mollie ORiordan pb in 400m finishing 5th, Maddie oRiordan 60mH finalist, Dylan O Callaghan impressive running today finishing 4th in 60m final and 4th in 200m final, Chloe Flaherty 4th in U13 LJ with a new PB of 4.27m, Steve Ready qualified for 60m final, Isabella McEnery made it through to semi final of 60mH, also competed in LJ and HJ, Emma Neylon competed in U17 400m and Donnacha Quilter ran a new PB in 600m and came 5th in Shot Putt with a PB 8.57m

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.

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors were victorious in Dingle on Saturday, winning the Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé football tournament. This famed club Gaelic football tournament and festival has been taking place for over thirty years and is one of the biggest and longest running club competitions in GAA history. Thirteen counties from the four provinces as well as one UK club took part in the competition, with 22 men’s and ladies club teams competing over the weekend.

In our first game in the junior competition, we were triumphant over Camogue Rovers of Limerick. Played in glorious sunshine in Gallarus, two goals in each half ensured us a place in the cup final. St James’ of Cork was our opposition in the final. It was tit for tat in the opening quarter, with the teams exchanging points. A goal in the 7th min gave us the impetus and we were 1-7 to 0-4 ahead at the short whistle. We were first off the mark again on the changeover and a goal after ten minutes put us in the driving seat, ahead by eight points. However, our opponents hit back and raised the green flag. The teams went onto exchange points and were won out on a score line of 2-12 to 2-6.

Beale seniors contest County League, Division 4, again this year. Our first game is on the weekend of March 19th when we host Sneem/Derrynane. Then, at the beginning of April, we host Cromane and travel to St Senans at Easter. Teams in our group for the Junior Championship are Knocknagoshel, Kilgarvan and Reenard. We travel to Renard for our first game. Details to be confirmed. Beale minors put in a great team performance on Sunday in their second County League match. Playing with a strong breeze in the first half, we started very strongly, scoring an early goal and tacking on 2 quick points to lead by 5 points within the first 10 minutes. However, Fossa came into the game and scored a few points to settle themselves. We still created lots of scoring opportunities but did not convert. . We held a 5-point lead going into the interval but then Fossa struck for a goal to leave only a 2-point gap at half time. The second half started with our boys pressing hard to get scores but found it difficult to finish. Concession of two frees in front of goal allowed Fossa to draw level. The visitors now took the initiative and surged ahead by 3 points. But our boys did not lie down and came back into the game with a well-taken goal to draw level. The game was now in the melting pot with both teams having chances to score. Fossa took one of their chances again to get ahead by a point. We pressed for an equaliser and had lots of chances but just could not get that elusive point. The final whistle blew with Beale losing by a point, 2 - 8 to 1-12.

A disappointing result for the boys but lots of positives to be taken out of it with great effort and work rate from the players. Beale team: Brian Dineen, Fionnán Maloney, Killian Scanlan, Kean O’Keeffe, Archie Walsh, Fiachra Buckley, Dara O’Connor, Daithí Keane Tyrrell (0-2), Cormac Scanlan (1-1), Shay Murphy (1-1), Christopher Kiely (0-2(1f)), Oran O’Sullivan, Charlie Ryan, Leigh Meehan (0-2(2f)), Con Fitzsimons, Dara O’Rahilly, Jack O’Connor, Nathan Austin and Tadhg Brady.

Our next round game is on Saturday at 3 o’clock in Valentia against Skellig/ Valentia. We welcome St Senans to Páirc de Staic the following Saturday and our final round game is away to Firies on March 18th.

This week’s Beale Lotto took place on Sunday night in The Exchange Bar. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there were three Match-3 winners. Ann Marie Butler, Seân Sheehy and KerriAnne Williams-Kissane each receive €35. Jack MacAuliffe won 5 free tickets. Numbers drawn were 4, 16, 26 and 32

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €2,850. Draw takes place on Sunday night in Mikey Joe’s at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, may be bought online and are available in Joyce’s Newsagents and in the local pubs. Terms and conditions on tickets and social media pages.

The Every Step Counts challenge, in association with Irish Life, ended last week. The lucky clubs who won prizes have been announced. Unfortunately

Beale GAA didn’t win, but thank you to everyone who took part. Munster winning clubs were: 1st Prize, €2,500 O’Neills voucher, Ballybrown LFGA Limerick; 2nd Prize, €1.500 Ballydesmond GAA; 3rd Prize, €1000 Rosegreen GAA & LFGA, Tipperary.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Spring League Scotch Foursomes Competition Stableford Round 4 –Old Course– Sunday 26th February 2023

1st     Jimmy Bowler & Columba O’Connor    45pts

2nd   Padraig Murphy & Dan Sheehan      41pts

3rd     Gerard Enright & Shay Downes                        40pts (B9 20pts)

Fixtures: Sunday 5th March 2023 – Men’s Spring League Singles Stableford Competition Round 5 – Cashen Course

Ladies Voucher Competition – Old Course – Tuesday 21st February 2023

1st Eileen Daly (43) 34pts

2nd Mary O’Grady (37) 29pts

3rd Margaret McAuliffe (4) 28pts (Bk9 9)

4th Marian Flannery (29) 28pts (Bk9 8)

Ladies Competition – Old Course – Saturday 25th February 2023

1st Patricia Gleeson (24) and Jean Liston (35) 53 (back 9)

2nd Maureen Culhane (24) and Elaine Molyneaux(21) 53 (back 9)

3rd Janice O Connell (10) and Ann O Connor (11) 53 (back 9)

Saturday 4th March 2023 – Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

Tuesday 7th March 2023 – Ladies Voucher Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 23rd February 2023 – Old Course

1st. Michael Joyce (30) 33+3   36pts. B5-13

2nd. Thomas J Quilter (27) 32+4     36pts. B5-11

3rd. Noel Morkan (21) 32+2          34pts. B5-14

Gross. Sean Corcoran      21pts.

4th. Maurice Fahey (22)27+7        34pts. B5-9

5th. Brendan Brosnan (26) 28+4   32pts.

V. Haulie Costello (12) 30-1          29pts. B5-10

S.V. Nicholas Hayes (22) 31-2          29pts. B5-11

S.S.V. Larry Hickey (32) 28+1       29pts. B5-11

Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 24th February 2023 – Old Course

1st Marie Benn (13), Marian Flannery (11) & Muireann O’Sullivan (18) 20

2nd Anne Marie Carroll (6), Louise Griffin (6) & Nora Quaid (5) 19

Fixtures: Friday 3rd March 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

SENIOR: The North Kerry league is complete for our seniors with the last game a back game against Listowel Emmets, in which our neighbours came out on top. Attention has turned to the county league with the first game fixed for weekend of the 18th/19th of March away to Laune Rangers B. Division 5 is divided into two groups of seven teams each this year, with the top teams from each group going into a Cup competition with the lower half going into a shield.

MINORS: Our minor team took to the field against Castlegregory recently in their opening round. While they were well held on the day by better opposition, they could have been closer. This is a very young group of minors and their development will take time. Minor is a very important grade for the longterm health of any club and the club is looking forward to the future with this team and those coming behind them. Last weekend’s game against Knock/ Brosna was postponed and this Saturday the team play Gneeveguilla away.

U15: The boys are back training with a few weeks and are getting ready for the season ahead. They are in a competitive Division 5 with mostly amalgamated clubs. This always provides a stiff task for single clubs against two, three and even four team amalgamated teams!

U13: This team are back training with a few weeks now and have a challenge game against St Senans this Sunday evening in Finuge as part of their preparations for the county league.

U11: Training has commenced on Thursday evenings and the team are looking forward to another exciting year ahead! Anyone interested in playing football at this age are very welcome to make contact with a club officer or call by Thursday evening for more information.

U9: This group are also back training with a couple of weeks. Anyone interested in playing football at this age are very welcome to make contact with a club officer or call by Monday evenings (at Lixnaw astro) for more information. U7: The team will be back training in the next week or two. Anyone interested in playing football at this age are very welcome to make contact with a club officer for more information. Keep an eye on social media also for more details as they arise.

MEMBERSHIP is now due to all members old and new for 2023. Please reach out to your respective manager, if on a team. If a general member, we will be in contact with details. Thank you for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated by the club.

CÚL CAMP: The dates are known for the various Cul Camps and the Finuge camp will be held week July 31st - August 4th. This is always a great week of serious fun so keep an eye out for booking details which we should have in the weeks ahead.

KERRY TEAMS: It’s been a busy few weeks for the various county teams who are involved in national league or developmental tournament action. The Kerry Ladies are the standout team right now and are on a serious roll with five wins secured from five games which has put them into the league final! Our club representatives Louise Galvin, Niamh Carmody, Caitríona Dillon and Patrice Diggins are doing a serious job in helping to drive this success! Another big win was secured last weekend by defeating league and All Ireland champions Meath by an impressive double scores!! Their last two league games are away to Cork and Galway - best of luck ladies.

The Kerry men have had a stop start league so far. A heavy defeat to Mayo was followed by a very narrow victory against Armagh last weekend. A tough test ahead this weekend with an away trip to Tyrone.

The Kerry U20 footballers were playing the John Kerins developmental tournament with two defeats. The club is proud to be represented by Kieran MacKessy in goals and we wish Kieran the very best of luck for the year ahead with Kerry. We have two players involved with the Kerry hurling senior team in Conor O’Keeffe and Shane Conway. They were very unlucky not to come away with league points last weekend against Offaly, who won the game in injury time with a pointed side line cut. They remain in the hunt for a promotional playoff.

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal on Monday 27/02/2023 at 19:30h Jackpot €8200. Not Won. Numbers Drawn, 14,19,24,26, Lucky dip:

€30 each: Kelliher children Banemore, Tina Linehan Kilcummin,

€20 each: Tommy & Dean C/O Margaret Stackpool Athea.

Noreen Enright, Joseph Mc Elligott Glenoe.

Next week’s Jackpot 8,300 - 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.

Minor County League: St.Senans hosted Firies in Clounmacon on Saturday at 1pm. Our numbers were tight, we had no subs but each player worked hard and tirelessly against a spirited Firies side to win by 2:08 - 0:8. Next round of the minor county league takes place this Saturday the 4th of March against Annascaul/Lispole @ 3pm in Finuge Gaa Grounds.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €11,900.

Numbers drawn 1, 23, 26, 31

€50 Kieran Burke online

€30 Siun & Aoibhin Halpin online

€20 Eileen O Carroll Foildarrig

€20 Annemarie Tydings Asdee

€20 Penelope Mai Galvin

Sellers Prize Steve Watson. No match 3s.

Next weeks jackpot €12,000 at Jim’s Bar at 9.30pm Monday night. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers Jim’s Bar, Watsons, Sheehy Insulation, O Briens Bar, O Connors Hardware, Jim Goulds and online at www.klubfunder.com

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 17th February 2023, were as follows, 10, 12, 14, 23. The Jackpot was €3,100 and there was no Jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Annmarie Riordan - c/o Kerry.

Robbie & Jack Foley - Glouria.

Patrick Moran - Lisaniskea.

Bernie Daly - Online.

Elaine O’ Connor - Online.

The following won three free tickets:

Timmy O’Sullivan - Charles Street Listowel.

Brian Mason - Online.

Thomas Deenihan- Moybella. Next Jackpot will be €3,200 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 4th March 2023.

County League: The county league will begin the 19th March 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: The winning clubs in the Irish Life Steps Challenge have been announced. Unfortunately Ballydonoghue GAA didn’t win, but thank you to everyone who took part. Munster winning clubs are as follows:

1 st Prize €2,500 O’Neills voucher Ballybrown LFGA Limerick.

2nd Prize €1.500 Ballydesmond GAA . Cork

3rd Prize €1000 Rosegreen GAA & LFGA Tipperary .

Sympathy: Sympathy is extended to all the Bunyan Coolkeragh on the death of Camel Sorohan (nee Bunyan) Derrylea Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan & formerly of Coolkeragh. May she Rest in Peace.

Congratulations: To Paul and Sinead Kennelly on their recent wedding day. Everyone from Ballydonoghue Gaa wishes you both every joy, love, happiness and good health in your future married life together.

TARBERT GAA

Monthly €500 Draw: Our next draw takes place on Sunday 5th March 2023. Don’t forget to purchase your ticket and be in the draw for a GUARANTEED Prize of €500. Yes, €500 will be won!! Tickets are available online tarbertgaa.ie, from committee members and from the Post Office.

County Minor Football League Division 2A Result: Tarbert minors continued their winning start to Division 2A in the Co. League with a victory at home over Spa Killarney, on a scoreline of Tarbert 3-13 to Spa 2-08. On a perfect day for football, the spectators were treated to some great football by both sides. Adam Enright started the scoring and with 3 further points from Caolam Moriarty Tarbert went into an early lead. However Spa rallied well and before half time struck for a goal to leave the minimum between the sides at half time, with Spa leading 1-05 to 0-07 points. Tarbert started the 2nd half strongly when Shaun Wren finished to the back of the net from a 45. Further goals in the 2nd half from Donal Finucane and Caolam Moriarty sealed the victory along with points from Paudie Finucane, Tadgh O’Connell, Cathal Halton and Caolam Moriarty. Spa finished strongly but with stout defence and Aaron White in great form in goals, the Tarbert lads held out for the victory to the delight of their supporters. Their next game is next Saturday away to Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane. Team; Aaron White, Mikey Carmody, Shaun Wren (1-00), Conor Egan, Michael Coolahan, Dylan Kennedy, David Mulvihill (c), Paudie Finucane (0-02), Cathal Halton (0-01), Adam Enright (0-01), Donal Finucane (1-00), Tadgh O’Connell (0-02), Caolam Moriarty (1-07, 0-04 frees), Jack Walsh, Pa Dillon. Players unavailable through injury - Shane Stack, Lee Mulvihill, Thady Mulvihill.

County Minor Football League Division 2A Fixture: Our minor team are away to Glenbeigh/Glencar/Cromane in round 3 of the County League next Saturday 4th March.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Minor Fixture: Minor County League Div 8 Rd3 Northern Gaels v Dromid/Waterville

Saturday 4th March @ 3pm - Venue: Ballylongford

Best of luck to Team & Management

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 25th February 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €3,850. Numbers Drawn: 2 - 6 - 16 - 32

No Winner - Lucky Dips

€20: Tom Nolan, Carrigafoyle

€20: Elaine Stack, Rusheen

€20: Elaine Keane, Online

€20: Alexander Browne, Clounamon

3 x Free tickets: Mary Moroney, Main Street

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 4th March with a Jackpot of €3,900

Tickets can be purchased from our local ticket sellers, Heaphy’s Centra and Online by clicking on link below.

https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=2338#Anchor

Thanks for your continued Support

Membership: Club membership is now due for 2023. Every player both adult and youth must be a registered member to train and play for the club. It is mandatory for insurance purposes. Non playing members are also invited to renew. You can pay your membership to Chairman John Joe Walsh, Secretary Caroline O Connor Treasurer Niall Heaphy or Online at foireann.ie

Adult Player & Non player €30 - Family €50 - Juvenile €10

Ballylongford GAA Club

Health & Safety Notice - Walkway & Grounds

No Dogs Allowed - (Except Guide Dogs) Due to health and safety reasons our GAA club is banning people from walking their dogs on the club’s walkway and grounds because of the continued fouling of the area. This is down to the noncompliance by a few owners to clean up their dog mess so the the decision was made in the interest of protecting the children who train and are involved in activities in the area.

The decision is regrettable but the club feels it is in the best interest of the club members and it is hoped for dog owners to co-operate.

CLOUNMACON GAA

Recent Lotto Results:

16/02/2023 - No winner of Jackpot of 8200

Numbers drawn: 11-20-21-24. Lucky Dips:

50 Matt Lynch, Lahesrough, Ballybunnion

30 Kate & Sue Barry, c/o Saddle Bar

20 Denis Curtin, Clounmacon

20 Diarmuid O’Carroll, c/o Kingdom Bar

23/02/2023. No winner of Jackpot of 8300

Numbers drawn: 4-6-13-26. Lucky Dips:

50 Danny Flavin, c/o Mike The Pies

30 Tucker Mulvihill, Ballylongford

20 Noreen Daly, c/o Kingdom Bar

20 Martin, Donal & Brid Stack, c/o Mike Corridan

ASDEE GAA

McCarthys Insurance Brokers; Listowel Sponsored North Kerry Senior League, Division 2, Rd 5, Tarbert 1-15, Asdee 1-08, Our senior footballers finished off their North Kerry League Division 2 campaign going down to Tarbert at Walsh Park on Sunday last and by achieving victory the Shannonsiders have qualified for the knockout stages of the competition. In fairness Tarbert were the better side all through even though the home side had their moments. Tarbert led from the word go with Conor Breen finding the net in the opening minute. The impressive Patrick Mulvihill goaled for Asdee in the second half. Overall a well contested encounter with match referee, Mike Hennessy, Ballyduff allowing the game to flow adding to the enjoyment.

Golden Goal: The clubs Golden Goal fundraising competition continues each week until the All-Ireland football final on Sunday July 30th. Weekly entry €2, with prizemoney €40.each week to the winning numbers. Purchase from John Pius Walsh, shop, Kevin Mulvihill. Patsy Coughlan or John Joe O Carroll. Week 5, winners of the Golden Goal were;( Kerry v Armagh); Pat Walsh, Doon, Ballybunion, Ava O Hanlon, Asdee East, Maggie Mulvihill, Asdee West. which is in conjunction with upcoming Fixtures in both National Football and Hurling League and Championship. (Televised games). Next week’s game will be Roscommon v Mayo in National Football.

Fixtures: County Minor League, Division 8, Rod 3, Saturday March 4th, 2pm, home to Dromid/ Waterville, Round 4, Saturday March 11th, 2pm; away to Kenmare Shamrocks. Round 5, Saturday March 18th, 2pm, away to Ballymacelligott “B”. Credit Union County Football League. Division 5 will be commencing on Sunday March 19th with an away game to Kilgarvan.

DUAGH /LYRE COMM GAMES

U13 girls indoor soccer: Well done to our u13 indoor soccer team on Saturday at Duagh sports complex. The girls played fantastic and unlucky not to go through in their group. In the first game the girls won 4-3 against Castlegregory, in the second game against Ballyduff very unlucky to lose 1-0 with the goal being a fluke spin on a deflection. Overall the girls did brilliant and we are so proud of them. Thanks to Jason Harte, Norma Doran and Aoibhínn Harte for taking the team and for the training sessions on the lead up to the competition. Team: Kate Sheridan, Saidhbh Hanley, Siún Kirby, Caoimhe Fitzgerald, Aisling Maher, Chloe Danagher and Abbie McElligott. Thanks to Kerry Community Games and Neilus Collins for a well-run competition. Good luck to the teams going forward in the competition.

U13 boys Indoor soccer:

Well done to our u13 boys indoor soccer, an early start in Milltown on Sunday morning for the Co Community games competition. The boys were drawn in a group of four along with Spa/Fenit/Barrow, Firies and Ballyheigue. In the first game the boys lost 2-1 to Spa/Fenit/Barrow, in the second game this was a ferocious battle where the Duagh/Lyre boys dominated throughout and unlucky not to win but came away with a 1-1 draw. In the final game of their group v Ballyheigue a fantastic win 2-0. This closes off the indoor soccer for our u13 boys. Well done we are very proud of you all. Thanks to our parents and supporters for travelling. Thanks to coaches Declan O’Connor and Jerry Shanahan for taking and preparing the boys. Thanks to Neilus for organising the group. Team: Liam Galvin, Adam Shanahan, Fionn Doorley, John Ryan, Jack Sheehy, Liam Dennehy, Odhran O’Regan and Michael O’Connor.

U11 mixed basketball:

Best of luck to our u11 boys and girls representing Duagh/Lyre on Saturday at Duagh sports complex. A large number of entries will see a 9am start.

Chess:

Chess commenced last Tue in Lyreacrompane Community centre, anyone hasnt made contact with Neilus who can play and is interested let us know ASAP. Deadline for entries on Saturday. Competition on Sat 18th March in Kenmare.

Draughts:

Draughts Training continues this Thur 7pm to 8pm, if you haven’t attended training you need to attend thur, teams being picked. Team entries Saturday. Competition in Kenmare Sunday 19th March.

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DANCES

CYMS Hall, Newmarket

Friday 3rd March

Dermot Lyons Band

Dancing from 9pm-11.30pm

Hibernian Hotel, Mallow

Sunday 5th February

Afternoon Dance

Paudie Coffey 3 Piece Band and Eddie Lee

Dancing from 3pm-5.30pm

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ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP

The St. Pio Prayer Group will meet on Friday 3rd March in St. Mary’s Church Listowel.

Programme for 3rd March 2023: 6.45pm: Rosary and Confession 7pm: Mass, Sermon and Benediction

All are welcome.

Quote from St. Pio “My Past, O Lord To Your Mercy, My Present, To Your Love, My Future, To Your Providence.”

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. 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. BOC

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.R.