Volume 15 Issue 35

Congratulations to Karen Farrell who won €295 in the Split the bucket draw 23rd April. From this draw €295 will go towards Murhur National school resources. There is no bingo 6th April (Easter week), the next draw has rolled over to the 20th April. Margaret Ahern presenting Karen

her winnings.

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Pupils from Coolard School who visited a neighbouring farm last week to see the baby animals

Just some of the residents from Listowel that held another Public Rally in Listowel last Sunday to oppose the current open border policy of our Government, where it is proposed that a large number of unvetted or undocumented refugees / migrants will be housed in The Old Convent. Another rally will take place this Sunday at 1pm starting at The Convent Building. You are all welcome to attend. Photos Seán Doyle

Abbie Rose Heffernan pictured with Mrs Brosnan from Presentation Primary in the Listowel Arms after Abbie’s sister made her Confirmation

Listowel Emmets Split the Bucket winner Chris Curran receiving his cheque of €904.50 from Joan Healy and committee members. Ticket sold in Joe Broderick’s Bar - next draw is Tuesday 4th April

Shannon Dowling who made her Confirmation on Friday 24th of March with mom Stephanie, dad Daniel, brother Samuel & sister Abbie Rose. They celebrated in the Listowel Arms Hotel

Pupils from Coolard national school who celebrated world Down Syndrome Day by wearing odd socks

Aodhán Ó Coinn Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail who was awarded Student of the week for hurling

Students from Presentation Secondary School took part in the Kerry County Finals of the Student Enterprise Awards recently in MTU, Tralee. The two groups that got to this stage were a group called B.A.T.S (Katie Trant, Eimear Buckley, Jessica O Sullivan and Grace Whelan) who created technology to aid the visually impaired when they are swimming and EarGuard (Nichola O Donoghue, Saoirse Kelly, Taylor Lynch and Alana Holland) who created an ear protection piece to protect piercings and against injury while playing sports. B.A.T.S won Most Innovative Idea and the school won best up and coming school. It was a very successful day for all students involved!

WRITERS’ WEEK STATEMENT

This is an agreed statement from the Committee of Writers’ Week 28th March 2023:

On Friday, 16 September 2022, the committee of Writers’ Week were unceremoniously ‘discontinued’ without explanation or due process by the board of Listowel Writers’ Week.

This followed the board’s interpretation of a recommendation in a 1,500-word report, costing €15,000 commissioned by Writers’ Week. The board stated that The Arts Council required the full implementation of the report, compiled by consultant Dermot McLaughlin, as a condition of ongoing funding. It is important to emphasise that all committee members engaged with Mr McLaughlin during the consultation process, outlining our concerns with the festival’s management by the current board and proposals to resolve these issues. The report does not in any way reflect our contributions, and therefore we consider it utterly flawed.

The report was presented to the board on 17 August 2022, a month before our dismissal. Yet, despite many requests, it took a full three months for the three-page report to be supplied to the committee – but not before segments were selectively leaked to the media. This resulted in severe reputational damage not just to the committee members but to the Listowel Writers’ Week brand and the town of Listowel itself.

We have endeavoured since September to meaningfully engage with the board on the implementation of this report, but to no avail.

Regardless, we persevered in our efforts to achieve a reconciliation with the board, but under chairperson Catherine Moylan, they have not actively engaged. Ms Moylan knows us all well, was elected by us and served as chair of our committee for four years prior to our disbandment.

We wanted to engage with the board on many aspects of the McLaughlin document. For example, many of us have promoted the appointment of a professional curator for several years. We believe a curator, leveraging the committee’s extensive corporate memory and social capital, could ensure the acknowledged magical essence of Listowel Writers’ Week. This would ensure that the festival would be enhanced and bequeathed to the community and the next generation of authors, volunteers and visitors.

In recent weeks, an independent third party scoped-out the possibility of facilitating a rapprochement between the committee and the board to maintain significant involvement from the Listowel community in Writers’ Week. However, once again, no meaningful progress was made.

It is with regret that we have to disengage from Listowel Writers’ Week under the current board of directors, resulting in no involvement by the community-based committee in Listowel Writers’ Week for 2023. While this is a heart-breaking decision for us, we wish the very best in 2023 for the festival we have nurtured over the decades.

We are extremely grateful for the support we have received locally and from the wider literary community.

We particularly appreciate Writers’ Week’s long-standing President Colm Tóibín, the current Arts Council appointed Laureate for Irish Fiction, who resigned in November due to our dismissal.

At the time, Mr Tóibín said: “Listowel Writers’ Week depended on a literary community in Listowel who read deeply and widely. This meant that the festival had genuine roots in the town. I see this as best practice, as a model for any other literary festival.”

We also thank those acclaimed authors who wrote a letter to the Irish Times, published on 22 November 2022, calling for our reinstatement, namely: Gabriel Byrne, Roddy Doyle, Kit de Waal, Carlo Gébler, Clare Keegan, Paul Lynch, Colm McCann, Niall MacMonagle, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Edna O’Brien, Joseph O’Connor, Mary O’Malley, David Park, Donal Ryan, Christine Dwyer Hickey and Jimmy Murphy.

There are a number of issues we believe must be resolved; these include:

• The preservation and development of the community-based nature of Writers’ Week and how this can best be achieved.

• The reaffirmation of the rights of the members of the Company as provided for in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of Listowel Writers’ Week Company Limited. This is to facilitate an AGM of the members and the composition of the board of Writers Week Limited.

• A full discussion by the membership on the Report and its implications for Writers Week going forward.

Mar fhocal scoir tuigeann an coiste fírinne an seanfhocal ‘Is ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na ndaoine’. Táimid lán sásta go ndearnanar ár gcroí ndícheall.

It is our sincere hope that Listowel Writers Week will continue to thrive into the future.

Signed by:

Joan Byrne, Bernie Carmody, Sandra Geary, Bernie Grimes, Lucy Hearne, Elaine Kennelly, Máire Logue, Louise Lynch, Joan McCarthy, Norella Moriarty, Máire O’Connor, Joanna O’Flynn, Aidan O’Murchú, Elma O’Sullivan, Madeleine O’Sullivan, Miriam Slemon, Carol Stricks, Eilish Wren 2

Lucy O’Leary, Ballyduhig Listowel who received The Sacrement of Confirmation in St Marys Church last Friday. Also included in picture are Lucy’s Dad Vincent, Mom Maeve and Brothers Niall and Barry and Canon Declan O’Connor. Photo by Liam Kelly

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 over the last three years. I know how these Essential 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 your DóTerras essential oils as part of your every day routine.

A natural solution to protect the Immunes System - This week we are discussing dóTerra’s On-Guard essential oil which is a powerful blend that supports a healthy immune function when taken internally in your food and drinks and also when diffused in your home, office, classroom, or work environment. On-Guard protects us against environmental and seasonal threats and can eliminate all bacteria and airborne threats from a room within 12 minutes when diffused in a cold-water diffuser. On-Guard is a natural antioxidant and contains Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary and it smells amazing!

It is great for oral hygiene and you can put one drop onto your toothbrush in the mornings. It also soothes cold sores and mouth ulcers when applied directly to the sore. OnGuard can be used as a sanitiser by adding a few drops to cooled boiled water and used to spray on to your hands or facemask if and when you are required to wear one.

A favourite in our house is to soak sliced apples in water with 2/3 drops of On Guard for a healthy immune boosting snack. On Guard arrives to you in a 15ml size bottle which contains 285 x drops. It can also be purchased as part of the very popular Family Essentials Kit which retails at €160 and also includes 9 other essential oils to support your health and wellbeing.

On Guard should be diffused at least 5 x times a week in your home, office, classroom, or work environment to support your immunity naturally.

You can check out my Facebook page Caroline’s Pod of Positivity or reach me on the number below for more information on getting and using your DóTERRA’S Essential Oils. To book a consultation or an oil experience appointment you can reach me on the number and together we will start you on your journey of health and wellness using the oils with my full support and guidance.

My Three Way Method Using DóTerras Oils: Topically: Apply the oils onto your skin particularly on the pulse points and soles of the feet. Aromatically: Place two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffuse the oils in your home, classroom, office space, salons or other places of work and business. Internally: Add the oils to your favourite food, waters and drinks, or simply by taking one drop daily under the tongue to support your body and mind.

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. We are so fortunate that DōTerra now have a manufacturing plant in Blarney Business Park in County Cork and will become a household name in Ireland by the year end.

Though for the week ahead: ‘What you do today can improve all your tomorrows’

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PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL WIN GOLD AT ALL-IRELAND BADMINTON

Presentation Secondary School Listowel U16 Girls Badminton team won the Gold medal in the All-Ireland schools competition held on Wednesday, 22nd March in Gormanstown Park Sports Complex, Co.Meath. The team faced tough competition at every stage of the tournament, but their determination, skill and teamwork paid off in the end. They emerged as the champions, beating the very best teams from across the country. The team’s relentless effort, resilience and impeccable performances on the court led them to clinch the top prize, beating a gallant Kilkenny College team in a thrilling final.

In the process, the U16 Girls Badminton team made history for their school, and their victory is a testament to their talent, commitment, and sportsmanship. Ms Linnane, who accompanied the students to the final, commended them on their outstanding achievement. She said “This group of girls brought great honour and pride to the school and local community. I also want to acknowledge the invaluable role that parents have played in the success of our team. It really was a team effort”. She thanked Ms. Carmel Hudson and Ms. Emma Kelly who coached the girls to succeed at this level.

Ms Broderick said “We are extremely proud of our U16 Badminton team. I would like to thank the staff who supported them and their families and local businesses who supported them to achieve gold in the All-Ireland final”.

The school would like to thank the local businesses who supported our team in achieving this great win. They are Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Listowel Badminton Juvenile Club, Trants Pharmacy, John Nolan Quantity Surveyor, Horseshoe Bar & Restaurant, Brendan Nolan Engineering, Treacy & Sheehan Veterinary Surgeons, ChemCo Pharmacy, John R’s Delicatessen, New Paymant Innovation, Whelan’s Shoes, Stacks Furniture & Carpets, Blossom Boutique, Jumbos Family Restaurant, McKennas Hardware, Dorans Pharmacy, Listowel Arms Hotel and John Griffins Butchers.

This success was followed by more success from St Michael’s college who also took home gold for their u19 team.

Pictured with their medals L-R: Molly Linnane, Lucy Prendergast, Emilie Browne, Kate Nolan, Sinead Kelly and Sara Carol.

FUN THEATRE FOR LITTLE ONES IN LISTOWEL AT ST. JOHNS

Magical stories and memorable performances are all you need to make the Easter holidays more exciting Even the smallest members of the family enjoy the odd stage show and St John’s Theatre is delighted to bring two very special children’s shows over the holidays. RTE Junior brings the wonderful family show, Living with a Fairy and from the brilliant folk at Barking Dog Theatre, Dr Dolittle and his motley crew of animals make the trip to Listowel.

Jay Ryan, the creator and star of ‘Living with a Fairy’ brings the magical television show to the stage. Storyteller Jay, has his life turned upside down when a fairy comes to live with him. It turns out you never know where you might find fairies or what kind of mischief they might get up to. With a simple but magical setting and a multitude of instruments, the live show celebrates our tradition of storytelling and children’s imagination.

Hugh Lofting created the timeless character of Dr Dolittle while writing to his children from the trenches during the first world war. This wonderful adventure has been adapted to delight and charm young audiences and they’ll be laughing and singing from their seats. Dr Dolittle prefers animals to people. With the help of his parrot Polynesia, he learns to speak with all the animals and soon becomes a wonderful vet.He is summoned to help cure an outbreak of disease among the monkeys in Africa so he heads off with his trusty dog Jip and his monkey Chee Chee.

Shows are ideal for young children up to the age of 10 but can be enjoyed by anyone who loves the magic of stories and live music.

Tickets available from www.stjohnstheatre.ie or 068 22566

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

Now that St Patrick’s weekend and Mother’s Day are over and we are at the end of another month It is time to look forward. April is a time of the year where we start to make plans for upcoming events where we want to look and feel great .We encourage our San Rita Wellness members to look at the calendar and plan for certain dates coming up to help to stay motivated on their weight loss and wellness journey.

This week we are going to focus on how important it is for you and your well being to keep yourself accountable to your commitment to feel and look better . There are many areas where accountability plays a big part in your weight loss and wellness journey.

So, let’s break them down and ask yourself are you actually ticking all the boxes.

Very often we can blame others for “making” us eat or drink something we actually hadn’t planned on having which can very often be the start of the slippery slope that we are all familiar with..Blaming others for our actions is an easy way of letting ourselves “ off the hook “ for our own accountability. Your choices are your decisions. Always remember when you point the finger at someone the rest of your fingers are pointing back at YOU.

Accountability is all about keeping records.

Calories

It is a proven fact when you keep an account of what you eat and drink you are more aware and mindful of your calorie intake. By keeping a track of your calories you are less likely to “forget” the little things that can all add up in the end. Keeping track in a notebook or journal can show you what kind of foods you eat, when you eat and it can also identify your trigger times. There are also some great free apps you can download on your phone to keep track of your daily calorie intake.

Goals

Setting yourself mini goals can help you progress on your weight loss and wellness journey. When setting yourself a mini goal keep it “Specific”, “Relevant” and “Time Bound“. Keeping a weekly record of your mini goals can help your motivation and commitment to stick with it and know that it will be worth it. Remember the saying: “Slow progress is better than No progress“.

Weight

Being accountable to somebody else with your weight other than yourself is very important as we do tend to leave ourselves off the hook quite easily at times. By doing this you are making a commitment not alone to yourself but to somebody else also. This is why the weekly check in with San Rita Wellness is so beneficial for our members. Being accountable to someone else gives you support also. You can lose weight for yourself but it doesn’t always have to be by yourself.

So pick up the phone and call us now. “It will be a weight off your mind.”

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 “take place in The Kerry Writers Museum, The Square, Listowel every Wednesday and in The Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre every Thursday.

Give us a call on Sandra 087 6718377, Rita 087 1012174 Until next week, Sandra and Rita

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Pupils from Coolard national school who celebrated world Down Syndrome Day by wearing odd socks

A stag party Michael Leen, Paddy Carroll, Shane Griffin, John Paul Leen, Con Sullivan also Mickie and Jonathan Leen from Ardfert who were enjoying a stop-off at Knocknagoshel on Saturday afternoon. Photo Moss Joe Browne

MOYVANE

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MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Thursday, March 23. Numbers drawn: 2, 13, 25, 31. There was no winner of the Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €100: Louise Enright. €50: Mary & Eddie, Moyvane Bingo. €20 each: Maureen Mulvihill, Ardagh. Marian Mulcahy, Abbeyfeale. Kay Mulvihill, Moyvane. Stella Enright, Tarbert. Sheila Murphy, Woodford, Listowel. Free Tickets: Marie Lynch, Woodgrove, Moyvane. Marie Enright. Ballyduff. Anna Fogarty, Moyvane. M. Buston, Madigan’s Bus. Joan McEnery, Tubbertoureen. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (March 30) is €6,500 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

Draw was held last Thursday night, March 23 at Bingo. Congratulations to Karen Farrell, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane who won €295.

Thank you all for supporting this fundraiser for your local school. Next draw will be held on Thursday, April 20 at Bingo in the Marian Hall.

MOYVANE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

To celebrate National Tree Week, March 19 to 26, first, second and third classes from Murhur NS planted native Irish saplings in the Nature Trail Walk on Friday, March 24. The saplings were kindly donated by Coillte in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Kerry County Council.

Thank you to all involved from Murhur NS including the pupils and teachers, Mary B. & Nicole. A special thank you to the Marian Hall Committee who sponsored the purchase of 2 sets of pads for the defibrillator located outside the Marian Hall. The local North/East

Kerry Community First Responder Group has now agreed to take over the maintenance of this defibrillator. This group is a great asset to our local community.

BALLYBUNION POP UP SHOP

An exciting pop up shop is coming your way on Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31 from 10.00am both days at Namir’s restaurant, Main Street, Ballybunion.

This is an exciting vintage and craft shop with lots of fabulous items on offer from china. pictures, handmade crafts, Vintage and Collectables and lots more to choose from. This is an event you won’t want to miss. If you would like to know more call 087 7596302.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE

Thursday, March 30 10.00am Private Intention.

Saturday, April 01 7.30pm Second Anniversary Mass for Nora Fitzgerald, Lenamore.

Sunday, March 26 11.00am Mass for Bridie Moloney, recently deceased.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, March 31 10.00am Private Intention.

Sunday, April 02 Mass at 9.30am (Palm Sunday)

EASTER CEREMONIES 2023

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.

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 March 14th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 6, 12 & 20 and the Bonus number was 1. There was no winner of the €18,700 Jackpot or the €400 match three. The following were the €20 consolation prizes – Nodie O’Brien, Bishopscourt; Philomena Pierce, Rahela; Jack Hussey, Ardoughter. 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

Weather: Weather was the spoilsport at the weekend when heavy rain made pitches unplayable. Here’s hoping for an improvement this weekend when our Senior hurling team are due to play Kilmoyley this Friday evening and our Senior football team travel to South Kerry to take on St Michael’s Foilmore on Sunday. Confirmation of these fixtures will be on our Social media pages during the week.

Membership: Ballyduff GAA Club Membership is now due. Family membership €80; Adult membership €50; Juvenile membership €40. Please contact any Club Officer for further assistance

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week:

Thursday 10.00am: Special Intention

Friday 7.00pm: Neilly & Mike Murphy

Saturday 6.30pm: Jimmy & Mickey Moriarty

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway

Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday 6.30pm – Eileen Dee/ Norma O’Carroll/Peigí O’Neill

Reader: Saturday 6.30pm – Lauren Costello

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday from 10.30am to 11.30am

Masses Change: Masses change this weekend for April –Saturday evening at Ballyduff at 6.30pm – Sun at 11.00am

Medjugorje Pilgrimages: May 17th – 24th with Fr. Pat O’Donoghue. June 21st – 28th with Fr. Danny Broderick & Fr. Joe Begley. September 13th – 21st with Fr. Brian Boyle. All pilgrimages depart Cork with Aer Lingus. Contact Tom Dennehy for more information – (087)6468658.

Stations of the Cross: Every Friday after Mass during Lent. Recovery Haven Tralee: Lymphoedema Awareness Talk at Recovery Haven, Haig’s Terrace, Tralee on this Wednesday 29th March at 7.00pm. Ring reception on (066)7192122 for more information.

Easter Confessions: Monday April 3rd from 6.30pm to 7.15pm with visiting priests.

ST. JOHN’S THEATRE

The Musical Matchmaker is on at St John’s Theatre, Listowel from April 1st to April 5th. Come along for a night of drama, music, song, and dance. Booking at (068) 22566.

GOOD FRIDAY WALK

The annual Ballyduff Good Friday Walk, in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, will take place from the Cashen Pier at 5.00pm on Friday April 7th. Sponsorship cards are available from Kay. Please phone (087)6363831. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

St Brendan’s AC juveniles had a good day at the Kerry Athletics Sportshall Games in Killorglin on Sunday. The athletes were successful over a large range of events and age-groups and finished as runner-up club overall on the day.

All Ireland Championships: The club’s athletes will be involved in the Athletics Ireland national juvenile indoor championships this Saturday and Sunday in Athlone. Seven athletes have qualified from the Munster championships in walks, long jump, high jumps, shot and distance. Training for both adults and juveniles continues this week and details are on social media.

Contact 087 7985557 or email stbrendansa.c.kerry@gmail. com. See Facebook and Instagram also.

A THOUGHT

Just about the time we learn to make the most of life – most of it is gone !!!

BALLYBUNION

BALLYBUNION HOSPICE FOUNDATION WALK

The Annual Good Friday Walk will be held on Friday 7th April at 11am from the Garda Station. Everyone is welcome.

SCOIL ÍOSAGÁIN BAKE SALE

The Parents Association of Scoil Íosagáin are holding an Easter Fair this Sunday 2nd April between 11am and 3pm. There will be a huge bake sale, market stalls, and games for the kids, tea/coffee and lots more. All money raised will go towards Scoil Íosagáin.

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.

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Nora Norris (née McEnery) late of Clonmel and formally Ballybunion, and to the family of Ted Feehan late of Kanturk & Newmaret. May they Rest in Peace.

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!!

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY

Opening Hours: Tues-Sat Inc. from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.Membership is free. A constant supply of new books to be borrowed, such as Jo Jo Moyes, Someone Else’s Shoes, Joseph O’Connor’s My Father’s House, Fintan O’Toole’s We Don’t Know Ourselves. These, and many more can be requested online or in the branch. Borrow box, a free app offers thousands of e-books and audio books and all you need is to be a member of Kerry Library. Check out the website today for all the other services available! ballybunion@kerrycoco.ie www.kerrylibrary.ie 068 27615.

RUN BALLYBUNION

Registration is now open for Run Ballybunion 2023 Easter Saturday, as always there is a 1km kids run starting at 12pm, the Half Marathon, 10km road race which will start at 1pm. Proceeds raised will go to the Ballybunion Sea and cliff rescue. Visit www.Runballybunion.com to register.

CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES & EASTER CAMP

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.

BALLYBUNION TRIATHLON CLUB

Ballybunion Triathlon Club will host its own triathlon on Saturday 29th July, the race is sanctioned by triathlon Ireland. You can sign-up for the race by finding it on the events calendar here: https://app.triathlonireland.com/ race-calendar for more information, email ballybuniontriclubgmail.com or phone Derek on 087 854 2199

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, Louise Morrissey 35th Anniversary on Sat 13th May, Garth Brooks Tribute on Sat 20th May, The classic Beatles on Sat 3rd June, Taobh na Mara Céilí band on Sat 17th June, Waterloo on Sat 1st July, Joe the Magician on Sun 2nd 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. 80’s Icons Show on Sat 4th Nov. 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

FREE ELECTRICAL & BATTERY RECYCLING

ERP will be hosting an Electrical Recycling Event on Sat 1st April >From 10am to 4pm, at Tralee Mart. Any item that has a plug on it or batteries in it will be accepted. Come early to avoid disappointment.

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 FUNDRAISER

Tarbert Bingo continues on the first Wednesday of the month with the next session taking place in Tarbert Community Centre on Wednesday 5 April at the new time of 8pm. This is a fundraiser for ‘Darkness into Light’ and there will be raffles and spot prizes on the night. Your support would be much appreciated. As Bernard Casey, the comedian says ‘shure, it will break up the week for ye and ye can spend the winnings after!’

FINE GAEL

The AGM of the Tarbert Branch of Fine Gael will take place on this Friday 31 March at 8pm in Tarbert Community Centre. Councillors Michael Foley, Michael Kennelly and Aoife Thornton have been invited to attend. New members will be welcome to attend and queries and questions on local issues will be addressed.

POKER CLASSIC

The organisers of the recent very successful Poker Classic held in Carmody’s Bar would like to thank everybody who supported the event. €500 has been donated to the recently formed Tarbert Rowing Club from the night.

SPONSORED WALK

The Annual Good Friday Sponsored Walk in aid of Kerry Hospice takes place on Good Friday April 7 starting at 10.30am from Tarbert Comprehensive School. Kerry Hospice continues to provide a wide range of Palliative Care Services throughout Kerry with all funds going directly to Kerry Hospice. Your continued support is much needed and greatly appreciated.

Sponsorship cards are available at Tarbert Bridewell or you can contact Mary Kelly at 068/ 36215 or Mary O’Connell on 068/36279.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

This will be the second year of Tarbert’s participation in Darkness into Light. This year’s Walk will follow the same route as last year, starting at Tarbert Comprehensive School and walking to Tarbert Island. Both the Comprehensive School and Tarbert National School will be taking part and the organisers are grateful for their commitment and support. Registration is now open online at www.darknessintolight.ie So join Pieta and Electric Ireland at sunrise on Saturday 6 May to give the gift of hope to those impacted by suicide and self-harm.

COUNTY CLEAN UP

Kerry County Clean Up day takes place on Saturday 15 April. Kerry County Council/KWD will make refuse bags, gloves and litter pickers available to Tarbert Development Association and these available from committee members. This is the 11th year in which KWD and the Council have participated and last year alone some 40 tons of rubbish was collected in the county. Locally litter bags can be left off at Tarbert Fire Station for collection by KWD.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tarbert Historical and Heritage Society will host Patricia O’Connor, Ballybunion on Saturday 15 April at 8pm in Tarbert Bridewell. Patricia’s chosen talk will be ‘We’re going North like Hell’ - the S.S. Carpathia’s rescue of the Titanic survivors in 1912’ Everybody is welcome to attend agus beidh cupán tae ar fáil ina diaidh.

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 March, Mass at 7.30pm for Willie, Molly & Billy Byrne, Garrynagore. Wednesday 29th March, Mass at 10.00am. Friday 31st March, Mass at 7.30pm for Mike Lyne, Ballinageragh. Saturday 1st April, Mass at 7.30pm for Jim & Sheila, Harmon, Garrynagore; Peter Tierney, Mullaghbawn, Co. Armagh (Month’s Mind Mass).

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 2nd April, Mass at 11.00am for John Horgan, Finuge.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass Times: Sunday 2nd April, Mass at 9.30am.

PARISH OFFICE:

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

OBITUARY

The death recently occurred of Gerardine Galvin (née Dowling), Tralee and formerly of Finuge. Sympathy to her family, Michael, Evan and Cara and all the extended Dowling/Galvin families. May she rest in peace.

The death recently occurred of Timothy (Tim) McMahon, Ballinageragh. Sympathy to his children: Jason, Derrick, Fionnuala and Lorraine, his brother Brendan and all the extended McMahon family. May he rest in peace.

CCÉ LEAC SNÁMHA

Thanks to all who manned and contributed to the Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí church gate collections. These collections are vital for the successful running of Fleadh Chiarraí which will take place in Ballybunion on weekends 10th/11th and 17th/18th June. Our friends

in the Ballybunion branch have been putting in trojan work for months to prepare for the Fleadh and we wish them all the best for the remaining weeks. On Friday 14th April, we will hold an open rambling house for a night of music, song, and dance, from 7.30 pm. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne, óg agus aosta, agus beidh an cupán tae ar fáil freisin. Bígí linn agus bainigí taitneamh as. For all up-to-date Comhaltas news, its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé facebook page and tweet @kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw:

Congratulations to Patricia Behan, Abbeydorney, on winning €110 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in the Dew Drop Inn. Thanks for your continued support.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW:

Jackpot €10,250. Numbers drawn were: 11, 14, 17, 23. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Norann McCarthy, An Post, c/o Foley’s Shop; Clodagh McKenna, Six Crosses; Tom Nolan, Castleisland. Next draw will take place in Walsh’s Bar on Monday 27th March. Jackpot €10,300.

ST SENAN’S GAA

Club Lotto Draw:

Date 20/03/2023 Jackpot €8,500. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 1, 4, 18, 29. Lucky dip €30 winners: Alice Walsh, Listowel; Mike Kissane, Beaufort. Lucky dip €20 winners: Bernie Cahill; Liam Kissane, Kilflynn; Seamus Day. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €8,600. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

CONTACT

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

Two very successful fundraisers that took place in Causeway Comprehensive last week. The Daffodil one raised €6,500 and the Brain Injury Ireland one raised €885. We were thrilled with both, but to raise over €6000 for cancer was unbelievable. We really appreciate anyone who helped or contributed.

Cara Ní Chatháin Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail who was awarded with Student of the month for Taekwondo

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Listowel. Jerome McNamara from Ballylongford with 2022 Texas Rose Arden Stringer

Ger, Lorna and Éabha from Éabha Joans Restaurant pictured last Saturday presenting a new set of gear to Listowel Celtic Under 12 Division 2 Team. Included in picture is Liam Kelly (Joint Manager) and members of the team. Listowel Celtic would like to thank all at Éabha Joans for their kind and generous sponsorship. Photo by Ronan Kelly

Local man Gerard Mangan with son Gearoid at Knocknagoshel on Saturday for IRA Volunteer Dan Murphy’s Centenary Commemorations. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Shauna Deady Cois Baile who received The Sacrement of Confirmation in St Marys Church last Friday pictured with her Parents Eoin and Siobhan and Brother Ryan.

Photo by Liam Kelly

St. Michael’s College 2nd Year Students reflecting on their end of term assessment results with their Learner Improvement Team (Ms. Theresa Murphy, Year Head and Class Tutors Ms. Lorraine Scanlon, Mr. Cormac Mulvihill and Ms. Chloe Sweeney). Student had self-reflection on academic progress and planning for future improvement in learning

Early arrivals for the Knocknagoshel on Saturday were Marie Walsh, Sheila Doody with Therese and Luke Keane for IRA Volunteer Dan Murphy’s Centenary Commemorations.

Photo Moss Joe Browne

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 27/03/23 - Numbers Drawn 8-10-12-21

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Helen Halpin, Ballygologue Park

€20 Donie Fitzgerald,Duagh

€20 Paudie Thornton c/o Joes

€20 John Hartnett c/o Joes

€20 John Riordan KCC

Next Draw 03/04/23 at Shebeen - Jackpot €6,250

U13 National Cup

Our U13 Boys played their game against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday with Shamrock Rovers coming out on top. Our boys came up against an exceptional opposition and Listowel Celtic wish them well in the rest of this competition. Our boys played brilliant to get to the quarter final and we thank both the players and management for their commitment to the team.

We also thank the boys parents for their huge support and anyone who travelled to Dublin on Sunday.

A huge thanks to the community of Listowel and beyond for all the messages of support and good luck. Also the local business and individuals who generously gave funding towards the trip, this is greatly appreciated.

Listowel Celtic have a number of teams in action this weekend. Please keep and eye on our Facebook page for fixtures and results.

LISTOWEL EMMETS

Membership: The deadline for Club membership is fast approaching. Renew your membership online at www.listowelemmetsgaa.com.

Master the Challenge and you could win €300!

After our very successful event last year Listowel Emmets is once again running or US Master Golf Competition

The US Masters Golf will now take place in Augusta Georgia commencing on Thursday 6th April reaching a finale on Sunday 9th April. The Masters continues to raise much needed funds for the club and in keeping with many other initiatives supporters can now also play online Chairman Noel Kennelly launched this year’s drive on Tuesday last and whilst acknowledging the hardships endured by many over the last number of years, he appealed to all associated with the club including diaspora abroad, to participate to make it our best masters ever. We have improved our online experience and made it easier than ever to join online! Click on the link below and register today! https://listowelemmetsgaa.com/listowel-emmets-us-masters.../

Emmets Fixtures & Results

ABC Club – Friday nights 5.30pm – 6.30pm in Frank Sheehy Park catering for boys and girls born in 2017 – 2019

Saturday Morning Club: every Saturday from 10am for all girls aged 7 to 10 and for all boys aged 7 to 9

Keane’s Supervalu County Minor League – Div 2 semi final: Emmets v Tarbert in Frank Sheehy Park, Listowel Monday 3rd April 7pm.

County Senior League Div2 Round 2: Na Gaeil v Emmets on Sunday 2nd April at 2pm in Na Gaeil.

Lee Strand County U15 League Round 2: Emmets B V Fossa B in Frank Sheehy Park, on Sunday 2nd April, time TBC

Lee Strand County U15 League Round 3: Kilcummin A V Emmets A in Kilcummin on 5th April 7pm and Emmets B V Legion B on Friday 7th April 7pm in Frank Sheehy Park

Lee Strand U11 County League Round 1: Spa v Emmets on Thursday 6th April in Spa at 6.30pm

Results: County Senior League Div2 Round 1: Glenflesk 3-12 Emmets 1-12

LIOS TUATHAIL AC

Super performance by our u17 girls relay team of Mollie, Saoirse, Tally and Emma at the National indoor stage last Saturday in Athlone. Running a PB in the heat to take 2nd place, with another PB in the final to finish 5th place overall. Well done girls and great experience gained in the fantastic indoor arena in Athlone.

Fantastic day was had by everyone in Killorglin for the Kerry athletics Sports hall games last Sunday.

Well done to all our club athletes who represented the club so well, bringing home individual medals in speed bounce, sprints and relay. Much appreciation goes to our parents, for your continued support of our club and for encouraging your kids to participate in events like these. A big thanks to the coaches for looking after the athletes today and to all volunteers that helped on the day.

Best of luck to a big contingent of club athletes heading to Athlone for day 2 & 3 U12 – U19 indoor National championships.

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 6.30 - 8pm, Boys School Field. All Groups.

Thursday at 7 – 8pm, Boys School Field.

Friday at 7pm at An Riocht in Castleisland.

Saturday at 10am Little Athletics (7-11 years)

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 will be hoping to continue their winning ways when we welcome Cromane to Páirc de Staic for our second round game of the County League, Division 4, on Sunday. Throw in at 2 o’clock.

The deadline for Club membership and Annual Lotto membership is fast approaching. Renew your membership and Annual Lotto by March 28th. 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 ticket before March 28th from any club officer or online on Foireann.

To renew or to join as a new club member, register online on Foireann or contact Debbie Hannan, Registrar, or any club officer. Club Membership:€30. Details of all player memberships on Foireann.

Beale seniors travel to Renard for our first game of the Junior Championship. We await details. Other teams in our group are Knocknagoshel and Kilgarvan. Beale juniors play Knockanure in the first round of the North Kerry League, Division 4. Details to be confirmed. .

This week’s Beale Lotto took place on Sunday night in Courtney’s Bar. Numbers drawn were 1, 24, 27 and 30. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there was no Match-3 winner. Four Lucky Dip winners each won €25: Patrick Buckley and Aidan Hanrahan (online), Paul Blake and Jenny Kelly. Winner of 5 Free tickets was Grant McSweeney.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €3,050. Draw takes place on Sunday night in The Bunker 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 apply.

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.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

Members Cup Qualifier 64 to Qualify Sponsored by Gary O’Driscoll – Old Course– Sunday 26th March 2023

Leading Qualifier  Pat Lucid (25) 43pts

Saturday 1st April 2023 – Captain and Lady Captain’s Drive In 18 Hole Mixed Scramble – Old Course

Sunday 2nd April 2023 – Members Singles Sponsored by Rathcoole Cold Storage – Old Course

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

1st Anne Marie Healy (23) 29 pts

2nd Toni Quilter (19) 27 pts

3rd Margaret McAuliffe (4) 26 pts

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Competition – Old Course – Saturday 25th March

1st Eileen Daly (43) 43 pts

2nd Mary Horgan (21) 39 pts (B9-21)

3rd Betty Doolan (23) 39 pts

4th Anne Marie Carroll (16) 38 pts (B9-20)

Fixtures: Tuesday 4th April – Ladies Voucher Competition – Cashen Course

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

1st Michael Jones (23) 34-1             33pts.             B5-13.

2nd Jerry Costello (30) 31+2         33pts.             B5-11.

3rd Brendan Lynch (23) 34-3        31pts.

Gross. Martin Lucey                19pts.

4th Michael Queally (23) 25+5    30pts.

5th Didgie O’Connor (27) 28+1       29pts.            B5-8.

6th Tom Scanlon (21) 24+5   29pts.            B5-6.

7th Fin Broderick (22) Capt.   28pts.           B5-12

8th Pat Costello (23) 32-4       28pts.           B5-11.

9th Patrick Snr Carmody (35)  28pts.           B5-5.

10th Columba O’Connor (22)        27pts.           B5-10.

V. Eddie Moylan (21) 23+4   27pts.           B5-8.

S.V. Jerry McAuliffe (24) 29-3     26pts.      B5-10

S.S.V. Finbar O’Keeffee (28) 27-1         26pts.            B5-9.

Senior Ladies Competition - Fixtures:

Friday 31st March 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Old Course

FINUGE GAA

PITCH remains closed to all activity until the end of March. It will be treated soon as the weather dries up to allow traffic on it.

SENIOR: This weekend was a break week for our senior team. Next up is a home game against Ballylongford next weekend the 2nd of April, details TBC.

MINORS: The team await further information on further competitions now that they have completed the county league.

U15: First game is at home to Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/Tousist this week on Thursday the 30th of March - best of luck to the lads for the season ahead.

U13: First fixture for the U13s is this Wednesday against Listowel. Game is being played in Listowel due to Finuge pitch remaining closed. This is quickly followed by Churchill this Sunday the 2nd of April.

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 first action for U11 goes ahead this Saturday with a monster blitz in Duagh. Our team takes to the pitch at 10am. After that the action turns to a game against Listowel on 11th of April. Other teams in Group G are Clounmacon, Tarbert, Beale, Bally/Asdee.

U7: The team came back to training this 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 overdue by 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.

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal on Monday 27/03/2023 at 19:30h Jackpot €8600. Not Won.

Numbers Drawn, 01, 22, 25, 32 - Lucky dip:

€30 each: Jimmy Finucane Listowel, Maureen Larkin Gortacloghane.

€20 each: Thomas & Breda Dillon Gortacloghane, Keira Finucane Listowel. Helen Dowling Mountcoal Next week’s Jackpot 8,700. 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. *Stay Safe*.

Senior county league: Second round of the senior county league takes place this weekend April 2nd in Mountcoal against Sneem/Derrynane @ 2pm. Please come and support the lads.

Club membership:

St.Senans GAA club membership is now open for the 2023 season for all age groups. Family memberships are available, alongside individual memberships options through www.foireann.ie or can be paid to any club officers. We thank our members for their continued support of the club. We also welcome any new members to the club.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot €12,300

Numbers drawn 3, 6, 10, 30

€50 Annette Slemon Moyvane

€30 Tom and Eileen Moran Lyre

€20 Katie Flynn Duagh

€20 Callum Buckley Athea

€20 Sheila O Connell Duagh

Sellers Prize: O’Briens Bar Duagh

Match 3’s: Ann Scannell Abbeyfeale & Moran grandchildren Lyre

Next weeks jackpot €12,400 with draw in Jim’s Bar. 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

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for Friday 24th March 2023, were as follows, 6, 21, 30, 31.

The Jackpot was €3,500 and there was no Jackpot winner.

The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Rachel Barry - Online.

Sean O’Mahony- Online.

Tom & Nancy Keane - Glouria.

Kathleen Doyle.

Eileen Bunyan.

The following won three free tickets:

Paul Kennelly- Online.

John Sheehy - Inch

Pa Falvin - Coolard.

Next Jackpot will be €3,600 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 31th March 2023.

County League Upcoming fixtures:

Ballydonoghue to play Churchill on 2nd April.

Ballydonoghue to play Knocknagoshel on 9th April.

Development League Division 4:

Ballydonoghue B v Annascaul B Sunday 26th March @ 2pm called off.

Talk: Ballydonoghue GAA have organised a talk on Water Safety by the RNLI for Thursday 30th. March at 8.00pm in the clubrooms, Coolard. Please come along, everyone welcome.

Scór: Well done to Ballydonoghue who took part in the county final of scór na nóg last weekend in Currow.They competed in the Ceoil Urlise. Well done to Eliza, Grace, Ella, Georgie and Jack on their performance.

The Musical Matchmaker Play:

St. John’s Listowel from 1st to 5th April. Locals involved include Denis O’Mahony, Lucille O’Sullivan and Robert Bunyan. Come along for a great night.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

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

Jackpot €4,050 - Numbers Drawn: 15 - 18 - 21- 26

No Winner - Lucky Dips

€20: Seamus Walsh, Online

€20: Annie Heaphey, c/o Colin Heaphey

€20: Rosa Bambury, Carrigafoyle

€20: Jackie Foran, Pulleen

3 x Free tickets: Mary Ahern, Ballyline

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 1st April with a JACKPOT of €4,100

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

KNOCKANURE GAA

Huge congratulations to Trish Rogan from Lissaniska, Kilmorna who scooped the Jackpt of €8,200 last week. The winning numbers were: 3, 9, 15 and 19

Wishing you all the best from everyone at Knockanure GAA, Enjoy spending it!

Also, a reminder also that the Club Yearly Membership of €20 is now due.

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.

U11 County Go Games Fixture: Tarbert U11s are away to Scartaglin on Thursday 6th April at 6.30pm.

U13 County League Result:

Beale / Tarbert 5-22, Castlelgregory 0-03. Congratulations to Beale / Tarbert on an excellent victory over Castlegregory in Ballybunion on Sunday evening 26th March. This was a fantastic team performance on their first competitive game as an amalgamation, and there was some excellent football played by all 22 players who took to the field. Tarbert players who played were Ryan Collins in goals, Odhran Finucane and Jack Fennell who was excellent at full back, Jamie Buckley and Oisin Holme who had very good games at half back. Danny Finucane worked tirelessly at midfield and Sean O Connell and Gavin Denihan contributed well to the forward line. Huge thanks to the Beale GAA Club for having the pitch in great condition despite all the rainfall in recent days.

Beale / Tarbert Panel: Ryan Collins, Enrique Walsh, Jack Fennell (Joint Captain),

Cian Fitzgerald, Evan Murphy, Finn O Sullivan, Jamie Buckley, Danny Finucane, Ethan Buckley (Joint Captain), Jack Blake (0-03), Max Ryan (0-04), Evan Mannix (1-02), Cormac Harnett (1-01), Gavin Denihan (2-08), Sean O Connell (0-04), Chams Tarkhani (1-00), Odhran Finucane, Oisin Holme, Allan BieleckiStepien, Darragh Julian, Robbie Slemon

U13 County League Fixture:

Beale/Tarbert will play Renard/St Mary’s Cahersiveen away on Sunday 2nd April at 6pm in Round 2 of County League Phase 1. South Kerry venue to be confirmed. See social media for updates.

U15 County League Fixture:

Tarbert U15s are at home to Castleisland Desmonds in Round 2 of the County League on Wednesday 5th April at 7pm in Tarbert.

U17 County Minor Football League Divison 2 Semi Final:

Tarbert will play Listowel in the Divison 2 County Minor Football league semi final on Monday 3rd April in Listowel. Throw in time to be confirmed. See social media for updates.

County Senior Football League Division 4 Fixture:

Our Seniors are away to Keel on Sunday 2nd April. Throw in time to be confirmed. See social media for updates.

SHANNONSIDE LADIES

U14 Ladies County League Division 8 Result: Shannonside 3-05, St Pats 1-05.

Shannonside ladies U14 team continued their winning start to the County League with an impressive win over St Pats on Sunday 26th March. This was another great team performance with all 16 players all contributing to the win. The club would like to wish Alanna Shanahan all the best on her recovery from injury.

Many thanks to Ballylongford Gaa for the use of their pitch today.

Shannonside Tarbert Panel was: Realtin O Sullivan, Eabha Buckley, Sophie Fitzell, Isobelle Woods, Molly Barrett, Ali Sheehan (2-00), Avril Foley (0-01), Jessica McGinley, Abi O Brien (0-03), Aoife Griffin, Ava Wren (1-00), Emily O Riordan, Hannah Mulvihill, Hillary Barrett (0-01), Niamh Halton, Isabelle Leamy, Alana Shanahan (Injured).

U14 Ladies County League Division 8 Fixture

Our U14s are away to Inbhear Sceine Gaels next Sunday 2nd April at 4pm. Best of luck to players and coaches.

Listowel Celtic U13 boys who played Shamrock Rovers at weekend in the National Cup. Unfortunately they were defeated in the game

Congrats to the Lios Tuathail AC Little Athletics group at the County Indoors. The start of exciting and fun times for you all

Super performance by Lios Tuathail AC u17 girls relay team of Mollie, Saoirse, Tally and Emma. Running 2 PBs and finishing 5th place overall at National Indoors

Listowel Celtic U12

A boys who played at the weekend

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

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

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