BALLYBUNION

BALLYBUNION COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Church Gate Collection will be held on the 25th & 26th March. All donations are greatly appreciated.

CONDOLENCES

Our sympathy goes to the Kissane & Buckley families on the passing of Nora Kissane (née Buckley) of Lacca Lisselton, who passed away on Wed 15th March. And our sympathy goes to the Quane family on the passing of Pat Joe Quane of Kilconly, who passed away on Sunday 19th March. May they both Rest In Peace.

VINTAGE POP UP SHOP

An exciting Pop up shop coming your way. Join us for a Vintage and craft pop up shop at Namir’s Restaurant, Main St. Ballybunion on Thursday 30th of March and Friday 31st of March from 10am both days. Lots of fabulous items on offer from China, Pictures, handmade crafts, Vintage and Collectables, and lots more to choose from. An event you won’t want to miss. If you would like to know more about the event please contact us on 087 7596302.

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

CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES

Creative Art & Craft classes for children. (Drop In) Fun workshops. Every Saturday 11.30am to 1pm. Easter camp will be held on Tues 11th & Wed 12th April from 11.30am-2pm, Cost for the camp is €50, All materials supplied. Creative Birthday Parties also available. For information contact Marie 0860664435.

WE CAN COOK CHILDREN’S COOKERY SCHOOL

Are running a 2 day Easter Cookery Camp this year on Thursday 13th and Friday the 14th of April from 10 am to 1pm. The camp is suitable for children from the age of 6 to 12 years. All ingredients and equipment are supplied. The cost is €50 for the two days. To secure your child’s place contact Marie on 087 6415513. Places are limited.

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, men’s shed caretaker, general operative in Ballyduff, Environmental Worker x2, and Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

TINTEÁN THEATRE

Up next in the Tinteán is Hermitage Green playing on Saturday 8th April, tickets are selling fast so book early to avoid disappointment.

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.

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

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The next afternoon Tea Dance will be held Sunday March 26th in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments. Music by Ger Walsh in Aid Of Pattern Day. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities.

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.

MOYA

The 6th MOYA festival will take place on the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Meditation, Ocean, Yoga, and Art for everyone, a huge Family Day on the Sunday and lots and lots more. Mark it in your diary ASAP. It’s going to be amazing!!

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

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.

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.

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.

BALLYDONOGHUE BARDIC FESTIVAL

Runs from Thursday March 23rd to Sunday, 26th. The Festival kicks off on Thursday with a Bilingual Mass at St Theresa’s Church at 7.30pm. Mass is dedicated to Ukrainian refugees and all displaced people. This will be followed by Readings by local authors at Tomáisín’s at 8.30pm. Official launch by Con Lynch, CFE, on Friday at Tomáisín’s Function Room at 8.00pm. Presentation of Literary Awards by Máire Holmes, Kerry Writer in Residence. Entertainment by Ballydonoghue/Lisselton CCE, Canadh agus Ceol with Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, Lisselton Trad and Claire Keane Fennell. Cheese and wine reception. Admission free. Literary Workshops on Saturday are fully booked, some places available at the Music Master classes (087 935 5824) and Sean Nós Dancing (087 602 0990) on Saturday Grand Céilí at Tomáisín’s Function Room on Saturday night, 9.00pm - 12 Midnight. Music by Donie Nolan. Admission €10. Sunday morning wraps up proceedings with the very popular Caint agus Comhrá at 11.00am in Tomáisín’s Bar and Open Mic session 12 - 2pm. Raffle tickets on sale at all events. Draw takes place at 10.30pm on Saturday night at the Céilí. Prizes as follows, Hotel Breaks at the Glashaus, Dublin, the Shearwater, Ballinasloe, €100 Book token from Woulfe’s Bookshop, Three-month membership at Ballybunion Leisure Centre, Boiler Service - Daniel Riordan Heating and Plumbing, Drinks Hamper. Everybody is welcome.

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.

DEATHS

The death took place of Eithne Finucane (née O’Hanlon) of Piermount, Tarbert and formerly of Quay Street, Ballylongford. Eithne who was aged 73 years died on Thursday 16 March at Aras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel. Eithne who had not been in good health for many years was predeceased by her husband Brendan who died in 2016 and her sister Geraldine. She reposed at Lyons Funeral Home, Derry, Listowel on Sunday 19 March . Her Requiem Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Monday 19 March followed by burial in Kilnaughtin Cemetery, Tarbert where she was laid to rest beside her beloved husband Brenday. Sympathy of the community is extended to her children Raymond, Maria, Eithne, Brendan and Pauline, to her sister Angela, brothers Tom, Con, Pat and Martin, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

The death also took place of Helen Mackessy, Kilflynn, Ballyduff and Emly, County Tipperary. Helen who died on Tuesday 14 March was daughter of the late Joe and Mary Mackessy (née Ryan) Tarmons and Finchley, London. Her Requiem Mass took place In St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 18 March followed by interment in St Ailbe’s Churchyard Cemetery, Emly, County Tipperary. Sympathy of the community to the Mackessy family at home and abroad and the Ryan family.

Sympathy is also extended to Tim and Denis Buckley, Cnocán, Listowel on the death of their sister Nora Kissane, (née Buckley) of Lacca, Lisselton whose Requiem Mass took place in St.John’s Church, Ballybunion on Saturday 18 March followed by burial in the adjoining St John’s Cemetery. Sympathy to the Kissane family and the extended Buckley and Kissane families.

Leaba i measc na naomh agus na n-aingil go raibh acu go léir.

Ceili Radh Caoga Bliain

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Tim and Mary Mulvihill, Kilpadogue who recently celebrated their 50th. Wedding Anniversary with family and friends. Life-long Pioneers they led the Tarbert PTAA contingent in the St Patrick’s Day parade. Go neirí go geal leo agus go maire síad i bhfad le chéile go sonasach as seo amach.

L Le P Draig

It was nice to see a large turnout of participants and on-lookers for the traditional St Patrick’s Day parade when thankfully the morning drizzle cleared for the event. The old adage that everyone is Irish on Lá le Pádraig was borne out with a good turnout of our Ukrainian guests and some Chinese children all attired in the Green with their own colours. The parade moved off from the Fire Station after the 11.30am Mass led by a suitably attired St Patrick imparting his blessing and keeping his eye out for snakes along the way. Among those taking part were the GAA in all age groups, the Tarbert LGFA, the Tarbert Shannonsiders, Tarbert PTAA, Tarbert Pier Swimmers, the Ferry Rangers, the Swanky Bar, the Fairies, Coiste na Nóg, the Clean Coasts. There was also a vintage tractor and a large model of Tarbert lighthouse on view.The Parade was organised and stewarded by Tarbert Development Association and well done to everybody for taking part and keeping the tradition alive. It was nice also to see the windows along the route displaying the green- Helen’s Hairdressing Salon was artistically reflecting the Feast Day look while across the street Mary Coolahan’s big window was a showcase of all that was best in terms of Irish music, culture, heritage, story agus an Gaeilge against the backdrop of Limerick and Kerry flags. The Tidy Towns window was also bedecked with green shamrocks while not forgetting the message of bio-diversity.

WEDDING BELLS

The Wedding took place of Therese Kennelly, Shanaway, Tarbert daughter of Con and Theresa Kennelly and Michael Rogan, Downpatrick, County Down, son of Michael and Patricia Rogan. The Wedding Ceremony was performed by Fr Mossy Brick, PP, Castleisland in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Thursday 16 March.The Chief Bridesmaid was Caroline Lyons and the brdesmaids were Maura Kennelly, Maria Brady, Siobhan Hanrahan and Aoife Fitzpatrick. The Best Man was Martin Russell and the Groomsmen were Ryan Rogan, Conor Smyth, William Russell and Jer Kennelly. The Flowergirls were Hannah Lyons and Rosie Lyons. The Music was provided by Elaine Foley and Áine Murray. The Reception was held at the Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. The happy couple will reside in Downpatrick, County Down. Guímis gach rath ar an mbeir a phós agus go neirí go geal leo le chéile as seo amach.

GARDA RETIREMENT

In last week’s report on the retirement of Garda Paul Murphy I inadvertently omitted the following organisations who contributed to the presentation - Ferry Rangers Soccer Club, Tarbert Gun Club, Tarbert Rowing Club and Tarbert Youth Club. Thanks also to inidividuals and families who contributed. Apologies to all concerned. mea culpa.

TUITION: Priscilla Donovan, Tieraclea, Tarbert, speech, singing and drama coach is breaking retirement and will begin taking a few adult students for private one on one tuition. Please call 087-760-5551 if you are interested.

RAMBLING HOUSE

The best of North Kerry and West Limerick talent will be seen and heard in Tarbert Community Centre on Saturday night 25 March when musicians and performers will gather for the monthly session which is becoming increasingly popular with all ages. Bigi ann.

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

On every Friday in Tarbert Bridewell between 10.30 and 12. Different activities every week followed by Tea/Coffee and refreshments and a chat. New Members always welcome.

BUÍOCHAS: Is mian le Conradh na Gaeilge buíochas a ghabháil le gach éinne a chabhriagh leis an mbailiúchán náisiunta ar lá Fhéile Pádaig. Bailíodh €310. Thugadh €210 don Chonradh agus €100 do scoil naisiúnta Thairbeart chun an Gaeilge a chur chun cinn.

Lixnaw

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 20th March, Mass at 7.30pm for Michael Canty, Ahabeg. Wednesday 22nd March, Mass at 10.00am. Friday 24th March, Mass at 7.30pm for John Brosnan, Ballinclogher & Boston. Saturday 25th March, Mass at 7.30pm for Alina Wozniak, Kilcaragh. (Month’s Mind Mass) and J. P King, Muckenaugh.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Mass Times: Sunday 26th March, Mass at 11.00am for Tony Fitzmaurice, Mountcoal.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass Times: Sunday 26th March, Mass at 9.30am for deceased members of the Peyton Family.

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

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw:

Congratulations to Anne Fenix, Kilcaragh, on winning €115 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in the Railway Bar. Thanks for your continued support.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €10,200. Numbers drawn were: 1, 12, 20, 31. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Timmy Carmody, Ardfert; Maurice Lyons, Ballyhorgan; Mike Hayes, Finuge. Next draw will take place in the Dew Drop Inn on Monday 20th March. Jackpot €10,250.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

Upcoming Events: Entries are now being taken for Cycling on Grass (U12 & U.14) and Tag Rugby (U.11, U.14 and U.16 Teams). The deadline for entries is Sunday, 26th March. 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 competitions can be found on www. communitygames.ie

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.)

ST SENAN’S GAA

Club Lotto Draw:

Date 13/03/2023 Jackpot €8,400. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 14, 16, 27, 28. Lucky dip €30 winners: David Foran, Dubai; Mike Regan, Irremore. Lucky dip €20 winners: Tom Dillon, Glenderry; Clodagh O’Connor, c/o Jason Browne; Donal Lyons, Ballygarrett; Michael Murphy, Lixnaw; Michael Moran, Billerough; Marie Daly, Scartaglen; Luke Lynch, Listowel; Pat O’Brien Scrahan, Duagh. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €8,500. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA

We wish to thank all of you who came and represented our branch in the local St Patrick’s day parade. It was fantastic to do so in style and with so much talent to entertain our parish onlookers. Also, thank you all for attending the Ceolann afterwards and for providing fantastic the entertainment, not forgetting those who manned the kitchen and served the welcome refreshments. All these events just showcase our level of talent that our branch has within it’s walls, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our comhaltas teachers and indeed all our young members and their parents. Beimíd ag tnúth leis na míonna ag teacht, na fleadhanna agus gach rud eile i gcomhaltas. Nach bhfuil an tádh dearg orainn leis ár ceol, damhsa agus amhránaíocht. For all your up to date comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé on facebook and tweet@ kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall.

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

Tarbert National School

Parents Association Fundraiser

Tarbert National School Parents Association are holding a fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday March 25th. This fundraiser aims to raise funds to provide a safe surface in the school yard for present and future pupils. There will be a 12 race all sponsored programme on the night with lots of children’s activities such as face painting and colouring competition. There will also be musical entertainment after the races.

Treasurer of the Parents Association Committee Paula Dunlea is looking forward to a great night for the school and extended local community and is urging all families and the wider community to attend. Paula said ‘the Parents Association Committee are extremely grateful to everyone who has sponsored races, taken out adverts, bought admission tickets or who have helped out in any way to support our fundraiser night’.

First of the 12 races is off on Saturday night at 7.42pm and admission tickets can be purchased from Tarbert National School, any member of the Parents Association, at Tarbert Post Office or Tarbert Bridewell.

After more than 20 years of loyal service, Johnny Ryan says farewell to Presentation Secondary Listowel. On Wednesday the 15th, Presentation Secondary Listowel bid farewell to their caretaker Johnny Ryan, who served the school for more than twenty years. We wish him well in his retirement.

Listowel Celtic

Draw 13/03/23 - Numbers Drawn 9-15-25-27

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Gene Courtney, Ardfert

€20 Richard Boyd, Courthouse Lawn

€20 Chris Curran c/o Joes

€20 Brian Leahy, Ballygologue Park

€20 Helen Smith, Athea

Draw 20/03/23 - Numbers Drawn 10-27-30-31

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Denis & Margaret Kennelly Online

€20 Annmarie Walsh-Online

€20 Pat Perryman, Luachra Road

€20 Shauna Carey, Willowbrook

€20 Kate O’Callaghan Online

Next Draw 27/03/23 at Joes - Jackpot €6,200

A huge thanks to everyone who took part in the St Patricks’s Parade with Listowel Celtic. It was fantastic to see our club so well represented in the parade.

This weekend is a massive weekend for our club with our U13 boys playing Shamrock Rovers in the last 8 of the National Cup competition. It has been some time since we had a team this young reaching this stage of a national competition. This team have stood up to each opponent they have come up against on their route to the quarter final.

They play on Sunday March 26th at 11.30 am in Shamrock Rovers Academy Grounds in Kingdwood Cross Dublin. This will be a fantastic experience in it self to play at the shamrock rovers academy.

We wish the managers Neilo Keane and Shaun McDonnell and his players Ciaran Moriarty,Eoin Cuddigan,Liam O’Flaherty,Ryan McDonnell,John Carey, Tadgh Dalton,Conor Curley,Shane Costello,Thomas Keane,Daithi Laide,Mason Sheehy Elston,Michael Carmody Denis Rasteniene,Lucas Leahy and Sean Kennelly the very best of luck in this game.

The club will once again run a Disney playmakers programme for girls aged 5-8 from Monday April 17th for 10 weeks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for girls to experience football in a fun filled environment using the magical story telling of Disney. Please see our facebook page for registration details.

Best of luck to all teams in action this weekend, please see our face book page for details of fixtures and results.

Listowel Emmets

Membership: Listowel Emmets membership is now open and can be accessed through www.listowelemmetsgaa.com. All players should have their membership paid by 21st March

Sympathy: Listowel Emmets would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the family of the late Martina Grimes Clieveragh Listowel, may she rest in peace. We would also like to send our sympathies to the family of the late Geraldine Galvin of Finuge & Derry Listowel may she rest in peace.

ABC & Saturday Morning Clubs return to Frank Sheehy Park this weekend. Our ABC Club returns this Friday evening from 5.30pm catering for boys and girls born in 2017 – 2019, where the boys and girls learn the basic skills of football and above all else have lots of fun.

Our Saturday Morning Club also kicks back into gear this Saturday for all girls aged 7 to 10 and for all boys aged 7 to 9. We are really looking forward to seeing our future stars heading back to training, hope to see ye all there.

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor League – Div 2 semi final: Emmets v Runner up in Group 2A details TBC.

County Senior League Div2 Round 1: Glenflesk v Emmets on Sunday 26th March at 2pm in Glenflesk.

Lee Strand County U15 League Round 1: Emmets A V Beaufort in Frank Sheehy Park, on Friday 31st March at 7pm Fossa B V Emmets B - In Fossa, details TBC

Lios Tuathail Ac

Best of luck to out athletes competing at the National Indoor Finals this weekend in Athlone. It’s a long winter of training and time to show your talents on the big stage. Aoibhinn Harte take part in the U18 Shot Putt and our U17 4x200m team of Mollie, Saoirse, Tally, Emma and Eimear will be out in force in the relay. Enjoy the big stage girls.

On Sunday, our little athletics group will take part in the county indoor games. This is the first time many of these athletes will take part in the athletic arena so a fun day out of lots of action is in store. Best of luck to all athletes.

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

A large crowd watched Beale seniors secure the points in our opening round game of the County League, Division 4, on a bright St Patrick’s Day in Páirc de Staic, when we overcame Sneem/Derrynane. We were first off the mark on the scoresheet and our opponents swiftly replied. Points from placed ball gave us the edge and we were four points to the good at the short whistle, 0-8 to 0-4.

The teams exchanged points early in the second half and Sneem/Derrynane reduced our lead to just two after twenty minutes. We then took the game by the scruff of the neck. Our defence were in control, keeping our opponents scoreless and ensured good movement of ball outfield. We went on to score a further three points without reply and ended the game with a five-point advantage, 0-12 to 0-7.

Our next game is at the beginning of April when we host Cromane and then we travel to play 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 played their final round County League, Division 6B, game in Firies on Saturday last. We won the toss and opted to play with the strong breeze in the first half. This worked to our advantage as we went on the attack right from the start.

Our boys launched a number of brilliant attacks at speed, with great interplay, to cut through the Firies’ defence. Unfortunately, our forwards did not have their scoring boots on, and the team racked up a number of bad wides. However, we still managed to score 1-4, with a well-taken goal and some good points. Firies were a resilient bunch and scored four points on counter attacks. Nevertheless, we had the advantage and were ahead by a goal at half time.

The second half had the home side now playing with the breeze and they took full advantage of it to reel us in and draw level. We still continued to attack but could not make it count on the scoreboard. Firies opened up our defence and scored a goal to go three points ahead. Our boys did not give up and they managed to get a point to leave only two points between the teams. We continued to press but could not make our possession count. Firies counterattacked and took their chance to extend the lead again to three points. We launched one more attack to try get that all-elusive goal, but, alas, to no avail. The final whistle blew as a goal yet again separated the sides, with Firies winning by three points, 1-5 to 1-8.

It was a hard defeat for the boys to take as they had played well for most of the game. Scores win games and Beale were found wanting in the scoring department, unlike Firies who were much more clinical in the firing department. Beale team and scores: Brian Dineen, Killian Scanlan, Con Fitzsimons, Kean O’Keeffe, Nathan Austin, Dara O’Connor, Fiachra Buckley, Cormac Scanlan, Daithí Keane Tyrrell (0-1), Shay Murphy (1-0), Chris Kiely (0-2(f)), Charlie Ryan, Oran O’Sullivan and Leigh Meehan (0-2(1f)).

This ends the team’s County League campaign. We were very competitive in three of our games and could have had at least one win. This is the first Beale minor team in three years, so it is great to see Beale competing at this level again. The team now have a break from competitive action for a number of weeks with the North Kerry League coming up next.

We also look forward to the exploits of Brian Dinneen, Chris Kiely and Daithí Keane Tyrrell, who will be lining out with the North Kerry minors. We wish the lads and their teammates all best in the upcoming County Championship, as they set about retaining their county title.

This week’s Beale Lotto took place on Sunday night in The Feale Bar. Numbers drawn were 18, 26, 29 and 31. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there was one Match-3 winner. Congrats to Susan Gilmore who won €100. Winner of 5 Free tickets was Brendan Slattery.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €3,000. Draw takes place on Sunday night in Courtney’s Bar 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.

Club membership is up for renewal. To renew or to join as a new member, contact Debbie Hannan, Registrar, or any club officer. Club Membership: €30; Player membership: €50; Player Lotto membership €120. Only fully paid-up members are eligible to apply for any match tickets the club may acquire.

Get FREE Club membership with an Annual Lotto ticket. Your numbers will be entered in the lotto draw every week for a year and you get complimentary club membership when you purchase an Annual Lotto ticket for €100. Get your annual ticket before March 31st.

You can also join our Annual Lotto online by downloading the Clubforce app or simply click the link on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or log onto https://clubforce.com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/.

Any parents interested in Gaeltacht Scholarships (part-funded) to Colaistí Chorcha Dhuibhne, please contact club secretary, Bríd Griffin. Six places are available to North Kerry clubs and will be offered on a first come basis. Scholarships are only offered to GAA club members aged 12 to 18 years and attending post-primary school.

Finuge Gaa

PITCH remains closed to all activity until the end of March. It has seen a lot of action over the past 8 weeks and needs a rest to get it back into shape ahead of the various competiitive fixtures coming up.

SENIOR: The Credit Union sponsored county league swung into action last weekend on Sunday 19th of March, with an away trip to Laune Rangers B. A tight low scoring game in tough weather conditions went right down to the wire. Finuge were leading right at the end, when Laune Rangers popped over the leveling score to finish the game on 7 points each and a share in the league points. Next up is a home game against Ballylongford next weekend the 2nd of April, details TBC.

MINORS: The back game against Knock/Brosna was played last Wednesday the 15th at Knockanure pitch. Knock/Brosna are strong at this grade and so it proved on the night. Our lads were missing a few players which meant it was always going to be a big ask. Final score Finuge 1-02 to K/B 3-14. This was quickly followed with an away game to Beaufort on Saturday 18th of March, which was the final round of phase 1. Having a bigger panel of players it meant the boys were able to make a good account of themselves. Beaufort proved too strong and the game finished Finuge 3-07 to Beaufort’s 6-09. The team that played were Sean Spink, Fionn Morrissey, Gearoid O’Sullivan, D McCarthy, Aidan O’Mahony, P O’Donoghue, Mark McElligott, Gavin O’Keeffe, M O’Flaherty, Ivan Conway, Cillian O’Sullivan, Kieran Stack, Mikey Fealy, Lee Caffrey, M O’Sullivan. There is one outstanding game against Reenard/St Marys which we awaiting confirmation of how it concludes. This team are very young and the majority are under age against next year and even the year after, so this is a really great experience for them!

U15: First game home to Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/Tousist next week on Wednesday the 29th of March - best of luck to the lads for the season ahead.

U13: The team played out an entertaining challenge with Knock / Brosna last Sunday. Plenty to do for both teams for the season ahead! The first fixtures is down for this Sunday 26th of March with a home game against our neighbours Listowel Emmets, however this will be moved to the following week. Watch out for further details.

U11: The action kicks off for the U11’s on Thursday 6th of April with a home game against Lispole. Meantime training continues on Thursday evenings and new members are welcome to join in!

U9: This group are busy training with over a month. 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. The Fixtures are now known and the action starts with a game against Listowel on 11th of April. Other teams in Group G are Clounmacon, Tarbert, Beale, Bally/Asdee.

U7: The team will be back training next week Monday 27th of March at Lixnaw astro pitch from 6:30-7:30pm. Anyone interested in playing football at this age are very welcome to make contact with a club officer for more information. Please follow us on social media for updates.

MEMBERSHIP is now due to all members old and new for 2023. Please reach out to your respective manager, if on a team. 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.

CUMMAN NA MBUNSCOIL mini sevens were held last week and our boys and girls were in action representing multiple schools that included Dromclough, Lixnaw, Killocrim, Gael Scoil Lios Tuathail and Kilflynn - I may even have missed more! Congratulations to Dromclough who won the North Kerry regional boys final and special mention to our players involved Tommy Corridan and Corey Heaphy.

Asdee Gaa

Credit Union County League Division 5 Asdee 0-06 Kilgarvan. 1-05 Our senior footballers made the long trek to Kilgarvan on Sunday last in Round 1 of the Credit Union County Football League and after a low scoring game the home team just edged out the visitors by a single point. Certainly, when Asdee will reflect back on the game they will rue all the scoring opportunities squandered from well within their range. After a dogged opening half in which the sides were locked together at 1pt a piece at the break and this continued well into the second half with very little to separate these two evenly matched teams. However, Kilgarvan got the most crucial score of the game in the 36mt when a great run from Kilgarvan corner back Denis Twomey up the field and found the back of the net that helped them lead for the remainder of the encounter. Asdee did battle hard but certainly the team showed a vast improvement from their North Kerry League campaign and could very well have at least got something out of the game only for poor finishing. Team and subs; James Kelly, Martin Collins, John Daly, Patrick Mulvihill, Sean Keane, Shay Doran, Kieran Kelly, John Doran, Eoin Kennedy, Darragh Keane, 2pts. Paul O Carroll, 4pts, Cyril Dineen, Jack Hannon, Stephen Lynch. Subs; Brian Coughlan, Michael Walsh, Denny Dalton.

All-Ireland Champion: A great honour was bestowed on the local St. Marys, Asdee GAA Club and the Keane Family of Tullahinell recently when Brendan Keane, who is attending the Salesion Agricultural, College, Pallaskenery, County Limerick (Sponsors Grassland Agro) and the youngest of a great footballing family. Brendan who plays his football with Asdee played a pivotal role in his schools All Ireland football victory played at the University of Limerick regaining the Cup they last won in 1996. An enthralling semi-final against Teagasc Clonakilty Agricultural College County Cork, saw them run out 2-point winners on a score line of 1-15 to 3-07 AET. This set up a captivating final against Mountbellew Agricultural College, Galway with the final score of 1-10 to 1-07 in which the Asdee man excelled all through. Brendan received his All-Ireland medal at a presentation function recently where he also received his Footballer of the year Award from Eamon O Flaherty. No doubt but Brendan who was a star player at under age from under 12 level up along and was a member of the North Kerry Under20 squad that were defeated in the County Final in 2022. Brendan has a great footballing future ahead of him and as a crafty forward as he is will surely give opposing opponents plenty to think about in the years ahead.

ST. SENANS GAA

Minor County League: Our lads had a good win over Skellig Rangers/ Valentia last Saturday in Knockanure, keeping them scoreless from play for almost 40 minutes, final score 4:17-0:10. We are now through to the semi final on Monday April 3rd.

Senior county league:

First round of the senior county league took please last week March 19th in Tarbert Gaa against Tarbert, which ended in a score line of Tarbert 1-5 St.Senans 0-4. Next round takes place the 2nd of April against Sneem/Derrynane at home.

Duagh Gaa

No winner of the jackpot of €12,200 - Numbers drawn 12,13,30,32

€50 Donnacha Maher (yearly)

€30 PJ Gaire Kilcara

€20 Sinead Sheehy Duagh (online)

€20 Debbie Keane Cois Ard

€20 Jim Burke Lisroe (online)

Sellers Prize Steve Watson

Match 3 draw entrant Sam McElligott Kilmorna

Next weeks jackpot €12,300 with draw in O Briens Bar Monday night at 9.30pm. 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

Moyvane Gaa

Seniors: Moyvane took on Ballylongford in O’Rahillys Park on St Patricks day in the first round of the division 5 county league! While conditions were not optimal, Moyvane came out on top with the score Moyvane (0-10) - Ballylongford (0-5). Well done lads!!

Minors: Unfortunately, our minor match was called off this week, so our minors were awarded a well deserved break! Keep up to date with our fixtures on our facebook and twitter @moyvanegaa .

Coiste na nOg: Our u11s braved the elements Sunday the 19th against tarbert! A great set of skills was displayed by them and worked brilliant as a team!

Social Media: Follow us on facebook, instagram and twitter @moyvanegaa

Ballydonoghue Gaa

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Thurs 16th March 2023, were as follows, 5, 16, 17, 26. The Jackpot was €3,400 and there was no Jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Patrick Moran - Lisaniskea.

Tommie O’ Connor - Lehanes

Mairead Sheehy - The New You.

John Mc Glynn - Online.

Kathy O’ Connor - Online.

The following won three free tickets:

Mike O’ Donoghue - Online.

Aoife & Ciara Hayes c/o Martin Sheehy.

Dermot Lynch - Coolkeragh.

Next Jackpot will be €3,500 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 24th March 2023.

County League Results: County league division 3 round 1 Ballydonoghue v Annascaul on St Patrick’s Day @ 12 noon in Listowel. Final score was Ballydonoghue 1-12 to Annascaul 1-15.

County League Upcoming fixtures

Ballydonoghue to play Churchill on 2nd April.

St. Patrick’s Day: A big thank you to everyone that took part in the celebrations. Great to see the Ballydonoghue colours in the parade.

Talk: Ballydonoghue GAA have organised a talk on Water Safety by the RNLI for Thursday 30th. March at 7.30 in the clubrooms, Coolard. Please come along , everyone welcome.

Thanks to the large number of young footballers and their parents who attended the talk on “Nutrition for the young footballer” given by John O’Connor, Lead Performance Nutritionist Kerry Senior Football Team, held in Coolard last Monday night.

Scór: Ballydonoghue won the instrumental music in scór in Asdee this Sunday evening. Wishing them well in county final ,Georgie O Donnel,Eliza O Donnel, Ella Dalton,Grace Foley and Jack Purcell.

Well done to Eliza O Donnell in competing in the solo singing category.

Congratulations to our three Community Games draughts teams.

U10 1st place | U12 1st place | U14 3rd place

The County finals took place in Kenmare on Sunday

Tarbert Gaa

Monthly €500 Draw:

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.

U13 County League Fixture: Beale/Tarbert will play Castlegregory in Ballybunion on Sunday 26th March at 6pm in Round 1 of County League Phase 1.

U15 County League Fixture:

Tarbert U15s are away to Scartaglin in Round 1 of the County League on Wednesday 29th March at 7pm.

County Minor Football League Division 2A Result, Saturday 18th March. Kilcummin 3-10, Tarbert 2-06.

Tarbert u17s suffered their 1st defeat of the Co. League against a Kilcummin side who had won all their games.

With both sides guaranteed a semi-final place before the fixture, the only contest was about who would secure home advantage for the semi-final. Tarbert played with the strong wind in the 1st half but failed to take advantage of the elements and went into halftime a point down 0-06 to 0-05 with all Tarbert’s scores coming from the boot of Caolam Moriarty.

Tarbert started the 2nd half strongly with a fine point from play from Conor Egan. Kilcummin responded with a goal to put them 3 points up. Shaun Wren goaled for Tarbert level the game at 1-06 a piece. Adam Enright scored a goal for Tarbert to put Tarbert back in the ascendancy but this was to be their last score of the hame with Kilcummin able to bring on fresh players in the final quarter and they scored 1-04 without reply to leave the final score 3-10 to 2-06. Through suspension, injury and illness Tarbert had only 14 players available for the 2nd week in a row and great credit is due to the players who gave their all for the red and black and never gave up.

The Co. League Div 2 semi-final will be on Monday 3rd April, and Tarbert are probably going to be away to Listowel but this fixture will be confirmed in the coming days. Team: Aaron White, Thady Mulvihill, Shane Stack, Dylan Kennedy, Conor Egan(0-01), Mikie Carmody, Michael Coolahan, David Mulvihill, Adam Enright(1-00), Shaun Wren(1-00), Lee Moriarty, Caolam Moriarty(0-05), Jack Walsh, Pa Dillon.

County Senior Football League Division 4 Result. Sunday 19th March, Tarbert 1-05, St Senans 0-04. Tarbert got off to the perfect start in Division 4 with a home victory over St Senans.

Shannonside Tarbert LGFA Club:

U14 Ladies County League Division 8, Result & Match Report Sunday 19th March. Shannonside 4-03, Laune Rangers B 3-05

Our U14s took to the field today in the first ever Shannonside ladies football match and they produced a hugely entertaining football match against Laune Rangers, winning by 1 point at the end. In difficult conditions for both sides, it was a credit to both Shannonside and Laune Rangers players that they produced a highly entertaining game throughout. Shannonside started brightly and had two goals scored inside the first 10 minutes, both goals coming from the boot of Ali Sheehan. Laune Rangers got more into the game at this stage and registered their first score to leave Shannonside leading by 2-01 to 0-01 mid way through the first half.

Rēaltin O Sullivan produced some outstanding saves in goals for Shannonside in the first half which kept the home side in the game. However Laune Rangers drew level and the sides went in at half time on a scoreline of 3-01 to 3-01.

On the resumption Ali Sheehan scored another point for the home side but Laune Rangers started brightly in the second half and put the home side under pressure when they tagged on four unanswered points to put the away side three points ahead with five minutes remaining. Hillary Barrett scored a point from a free to put only two points between the sides with only two minutes left on the clock. A great team move involving Abi O Brien, Hillary Barrett & Niamh Halton resulted in Ali Sheehan scoring her and Shannonsides fourth goal to put the homeside ahead by 1 point with only seconds remaining. There were huge celebrations among the players and supporters when the referee blew for full time as Shannonside recorded their first victory.

The entire panel of players contributed hugely to this win. There was a ‘never give up’ attitude from the girls from the first whistle and they can be hugely proud of themselves after this victory.

U14 Ladies County League Division 8 Fixture

Our U14s are at home to St Pats Blennerville next Sunday 26th March at 4pm in Tarbert. Best of luck to players and coaches.

DUAGH / LYRE COMM GAMES

What an absolute amazing weekend by our participants, this must be one of our biggest hauls of medals by our teams in two days. Seven teams in total participating over Sat and Sunday across venues in Duagh, Kenmare and Castleisland. Competition was fierce with plenty teams in each age group. Chess set the bar high on Saturday, u11 bronze, u13 gold and u16 Silver. Followed by u13 girls basketball silver. On Sunday our draughts teams u12 Silver and u14 gold. Basketball u16 girls pewter. A total of 45 participants and 45 medals won, plenty milage covered, Mother’s Day busy and two teams through to Munster finals in UL. Well done to everyone involved Duagh/Lyre Community Games is rocking.

Chess: Huge congratulations to our three Chess teams who travelled to Kenmare early last Saturday morning. Our first ever Chess teams to play in the County competition and our first medals in this event. The icing on the cake was being awarded best overall area. Our u13 team won gold and there was fierce excitement when the results were called, this team now goes through to the Munster finals. The u11 team won bronze and the u16 team won silver. Well done everyone we are so proud of you all, special thanks to Lisa Cahill and Derry Buckley for helping put the teams together and for training. This is such a special day for these participants some winning their first medal and for some a chance to represent Kerry in Munster finals. Thanks to Kenmare Community games for hosting a great competition. Thanks to Lyreacrompane Community centre for the use of their facilities for training. U11 team: Katie Brosnan, Fionn Buckley, Michael Duffy, Richard Rinkevics and Bosia Witkowska. U13 team: Isobelle Cahill, Conor O’Mahony, Robbie O’Mahony, Sophia Rinkevica and Charlie Watson. U16 team: Donagh Buckley, Timmy Cahill, Cillian Kirby, Oliver Kupiec and David Watson. Thanks to coaches Derry Buckley and Lisa Cahill. Thanks to all our parent’s for supporting our participants and taking them to training and Kenmare.

U13 Basketball: Huge congratulations to our u13 girls basketball team last Saturday at Duagh sports complex on winning Co silver medals. The girls were drawn in a group of five, playing four games. In the first game the girls won v Ballymacelligott 17-2, in the second game v Listowel a win 21-9, in their third game v Ballyduff a win 19-6, in the final game of the group lost by a narrow margin 13-16 to Rayhmore/ Gneeveguilla. Duagh/Lyre topped the group and played Fossa. This game was very exciting and nail biting and a close encounter throughout. With two seconds remaining on the clock a lovely pass inside with a quick shot to score a basket Duagh/Lyre won on a score 26pts to 25pts. Next up was the final against favourites Castleisland. The girls put in a mighty effort but ran out of steam to an excellent Castleisland team but we’re absolutely delighted with their County silver medals. Well done girls and coach Mary Mulcaire we are so proud of your achievements. Team: Kate Sheridan, Siún Kirby, Aisling Maher, Saidhbh Hanley, Chloe Danagher, Sadie Duffy, Anna Troude and Caoimhe Fitzgerald. Thanks to all the parents and supporters for their continued support.

Draughts: Super results came in from Kenmare on Sunday, Gold for our u14s now going through to Munster competition and silver for the u12 team. The u14 team won all three games out of a group of four. Wins against Ballydonoghue, Keel/Kiltalagh and Miltown/ Listry. Team: Thomas Cahill, Gearoid Buckley, Jamie Daly, Eric Sheehy, Eoghan Dillon and Catherine Buckley. Missing Luke Bambury Lawson. In the u12 competition this was another great competition, possibly nerves and car sickness having an impact in the first game against Ballydonoghue losing this one. Recording wins in the next two games against Fossa and Kenmare. The final game v Kilcummin was the deciding of silver or bronze. Duagh/Lyre Community Games came out on top to win silver in a super competition. This was the first time these participants played a competitive competition in Draughts with the majority under age again next year. Team: Aoise Murphy (Cpt), Luke Stack, Jack Gaire, Caoilinn Harte, Jermiah Buckley, Teegan Phillips and Nessa Scanlon. Thanks to Sheila Cahill and Liz Twomey for helping on the day. Thanks to Andy Keane, Leslie Moloney and Aoife Malley , Sheila Cahill and Liz Twomey for assisting with training in the lead up to the competition. Well done everyone we are so proud of ye a great day for our area. Thanks to Miriam Gaire for the surprise treats after. Thanks to our parents and supporters for making the long journey and helping the participants to training. Thanks to Kenmare Community games for hosting a fantastic competition.

U16 girls Basketball: Day 2 of basketball this time the turn of our u16 team on Sunday. Starting out early this morning at Duagh sports complex and drawn in a group of five. These girls played four games and recorded wins over Spa/ Fenit/Barrow, Ballyduff and Boherbue/Cloghers/Manor, one loss against Abbeydorney/Kilflynn putting them second on the table. This put the girls through to the semi-finals in the afternoon in Castleisland. Duagh/Lyre went on to play Castleisland in the semi-final and put in a courageous display but just came up short. In their final game of the day Duagh/Lyre met Abbeydorney/Kilflynn for the third and fourth place playoff. Here this young team with most underage again next year, put in everything however, it was Abbeydorney/Kilflynn proving that bit too strong. This happy bunch of players were delighted with their days play and the pewter medals , under the guidance of Mary Mulcaire Troude. Team: Marie Sheehy, Clodagh Buckley, Aibhilín Cudlipp, Marguerite McMahon, Emily Rose Ashley, Fiona O’Brien, Shauna Breen, Asia Fitzgerald, Lisa McMahon and Julieanne O’Connell (missing). Well done girls we are so proud of you all. Thanks to the parents and supporters for travelling. Thanks to both Duagh/Lyre and Castleisland Community Games for coordinating the County competition.

Art: Upcoming Art competition Fri 31st March 7pm at Duagh sports complex. U8 to u16 both boys and girls. Full details for Art and Handwriting on Facebook Duagh/Lyre Community Games page

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Dances

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Friday 25th March

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Meaning Of Life

“I can’t chat now, we have visitors calling and l’ve nothing ready!” said my friend.

A neighbour told me her daughter was waiting for a call to a job interview. And someone else l spoke to was expecting a call regarding his upcoming surgery

Last week it seemed that everyone l met.... including myself...... was waiting for a call from one source or another.

Some calls can be pleasant, some, life changing for the good , and some can turn our world upside down.

It got me thinking.

There is Someone Who spends our entire life calling on us.....to call on Him.

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.M.

Precious Mother Of Jesus

Mother of Devine Grace, You can find a way where there is no way, please hear my prayer and grant my request. Amen. Say 6 times a day for 3 days.

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. T.C.

It never ceases to amaze me that the One,True and Living God calls us, over and over and over again to call upon Him. He wants to bless us and offers us the free gift of salvation.

In Psalm 91:15 God says to us “ When you call to Me l will answer you. I will be with you in trouble;l will rescue you and honour you.”

That’s incredible. God wants to honour us! In Jeremiah 33:3 He says ”Call to Me and l will answer you and tell you great and hidden things....”

In fact He tells us in Isaiah 65:24 that He will answer us before we call on Him. He says “Before they call(that’s us) l will answer, while they are yet speaking l will hear.”

Psalm 145:18 is so clear. It reads “ The Lord is near to all who call on Him...”

And likewise Psalm 86:5 which says “For You, Oh God are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon You.”

In the Gospel of John 15:15 He goes even further: He tells those of us who want to listen “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know His Master’s business. Instead (listen to this!!) Instead l have called you friends, for everything that l have learned from My Father,l have made known to you.”

That is mind blowing!

But wait! There’s even a more astonishing statement from Him. In Romans 10:13 it is written “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

Notice,we need to call out to Him. That’s our job. We have the choice, we have the decision to make, to ask Him, to call out to Him.

How long will He wait? Isaiah 30:18 tells me “The Lord still waits for you to come to Him so He can show you His love.”

We foolishly keep our Lord and Saviour waiting. However in Acts 22:16 the apostle Paul urges us; ”And now, why do you wait? Rise and be baptised and wash away your sins,calling on His( the Lord’s) name.”

The most important decision we can ever make in life is to accept God’s call to salvation through Jesus Christ. We can accept it only while we’re still alive. So we would be very wise indeed to heed the advice in Isaiah 55:6 which says “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call on Him while He is near.”

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