Volume 15 Issue 36

Junior Captain Billy Kelleher & family at the Captain’s Drive In at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett

Congrats to Isabelle who made her Confirmation recently at St Mary’s Church Listowel. In photo: Aileen, Mellisa, Brendan, Marie Wilmot, Isabelle & Thomas Toomey & Canon Declan O Connor. Photo by John Kelliher Eoin O’ Mahony, Eoin O’ Shaugnessy, Geraldine Sheehan O’ Connor. Eoin’s team finished 1st at The LB Rovers FC Golf Classic on Friday 31st March at Ballybunion Cashen Course. The proceeds went to LB Rovers Field Purchase & Development in Lisselton

Emmets Ladies Seniors travelled to Cahirsiveen on Sunday to play Southern Gaels in the first round of Donal Curran Cup. The girls put in a huge effort battling a strong breeze and heavy ground. Unfortunately the final scoreline favoured Southern Gaels but Emmets Ladies fought hard to the end. Well done girls

Donnacha, Eamon and Tia, representing Lixnaw Community Games at the recent Cross-Country event in Beaufort

Listowel Celtic U12 Division 1 girls who played Mastergeeha at weekend

Listowel Celtic & Camp U8 girls who played each other on Sunday

Listowel Celtic U11 White team who played Dingle Bay Rovers last week

Well done to Duagh/Lyre Community Games participants Sophie, Jermiah and Eoghan in the County Cross Country last Sunday in Beaufort

Presidents Norma Brown & Michael Nagle at the Captain’s Drive in at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett - www.DroneMan.ie

BALLYLONGFORD TARBERT CCE RAISE €1,259 FOR BUMBLEANCE

MURHUR NATIONAL SCHOOL CLOTHING COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

The Parents Association of Murhur NS Moyvane are holding a Clothing Collection Fundraiser for important school resources.

Do you have old, clean, dry clothing items you wish to donate? If yes, please black bag them and drop to Moyvane GAA Clubhouse on the following dates and times:

• Saturday 22nd April between 10am - 2pm And

• Monday 24th April between 6pm - 8pm.

Items you can donate include: dry, clean, unwanted…

• All clothes

• Bed linen (bed sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases)

• Shoes

• Handbags

Ballylongford Tarbert CCE presented Jim Browne from Bumbleance a cheque for €1259 at their concert held last Friday evening in the Ballylongford Parish Hall. The ceoltas students and committee members went on the Wren last Stephen’s Day in the parish’s of Ballylongford and Tarbert. Sincere thanks to everyone who gave their time and support to this event and to those they met on the way.

Please do not leave bags at the clubhouse outside of dedicated times listed above. Your support on this is greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank you kindly in advance for supporting this school fundraiser.

Parent’s’ Association

Murhur NS, Moyvane

Included in the picture are Jim Browne, Oisin Holmes, Thomas Flaherty, Sadhbh Flaherty, Amy O’Donnell, Katie Neville, Sarah Flaherty, Helen Flaherty, Anna Holmes and Jessica Austin.

Members of Listowel Business and Community Alliance and Tralee Chamber attended a Kerry Tourism Industry Federation.

In addressing the membership on the day, Chairperson Pat O’Leary spoke of how the tourism industry of Kerry has used the platform of KTIF since its establishment in 2020 to form solutions to challenges faced by the industry and represent the industry with a collective voice at both county and national level. KTIF’s active sustainability sub-committee worked with industry partners to achieve a Global Sustainable Destination ranking of thirteenth in the world. The federation also continues to lead the collaborative destination marketing for Kerry through its tourism brand Discover Kerry.

Chairperson Pat O’Leary said “We are encouraged by the support of the many local business and community alliances, regional tourism networks, and representative agencies who make up the Kerry Tourism Industry Federation membership. Together, we will continue to advocate for the tourism industry at local and national Government levels, provide the platform and forum for the development of sustainability policies and initiatives for the tourism sector.”

SCOIL CHORP CHRIOST, KNOCKANURE

REQUIRE YOUR HELP WITH RECYCLING

Pack a plastic bag of second hand clothes and bring it to Scoil Chorp Chriost, Knockanure on or before 20th April. We can then raise funds through recycling these clothes.

All clean unwanted clothes accepted.

• No duvets, pillows, cushions or rugs.

• No wet or dirty clothes.

So how about doing that spring clearout or perhaps you have unwanted clothes in your attic or spare room. Here is the chance to start that clearout and help our school in its fundraising initiative.

Thank you from the Parents Association Scoil Chorp Chriost, Knockanure.

BALLYLONGFORD TIDY TOWNS ANNUAL CLEAN-UP

The Annual Kerry County CleanUp will take place on the week ending Saturday 15th April. We would like to use this as an opportunity to do a huge litter pick of the village & surrounding areas.

We would appreciate it if you would give up an hour of your time that week to help with the CleanUp of our locality.

While the official date is Saturday 15th, the litter pick can be done in your own time. So, what are your waiting for, get in touch to get in involved, if you would like to lend a hand, please contact either Noirin Lynch 0876680633 or Eibhlis Hanrahan 0876981937 for litter bags. O

Thanking you in advance

DAFFODIL DAY LISTOWEL 2023 RAISES OVER €23,000 & OVER €1,600 IN BALLYLONGFORD

Thank you for your incredible support in the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day collection. Together with the tireless efforts of our dedicated volunteers and the generosity of the people of North Kerry, we raised €27,345.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, our volunteers showed unwavering commitment, making this year’s event a huge success. Your generosity will make a real difference in funding cancer research, supporting patients and families, and providing essential services in our community.

We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and support. Listowel Cancer Support Group.

Jackie Farrell would like to thank the customers and staff of Centra, Ballylongford for their generous donations to her recent Daffodil Day collection held on 24th March. A total of €1,619.80 was raised, all proceeds go to the Irish Cancer Society. Mile Buiochas.

LIXNAW GAA OFFICIAL OPENING OF THEIR COMMUNITY ASTROTURF PITCH &

BALL WALL THIS EASTER SUNDAY

Lixnaw GAA are issuing an open invitation to Hermitage Park for the Official Opening of their Astroturf Pitch & Ball Wall on Easter Sunday at 1.30pm.

Lixnaw GAA are delighted to announce the official opening of the recent development of an Astroturf pitch and Ball Wall by Minister of Education, Norma Foley T.D. This opening will take place at 1.30pm on Easter Sunday 9th of April.

This exciting project is something Lixnaw GAA had been craving for quite some time. This idea re-emerged from the increased use of the hurling grounds and surrounding perimeter as a walkway during the lockdown periods of 2020. The GAA grounds became a real focal point for the community, and we felt it was vital to enhance our facilities and provide a space that would cater for the young and old in the parish. A committee was formed in January 2021 to oversee the initial project design and pursue sources of funding in order to develop a facility which could be utilised by all members of the community.

The club and development committee are very grateful for the support they received from a variety of sources which ensured this project came to fruition. This development received funding from four principal funding sources, a combination of local community support, government agencies at both national and local level and Cumann Luthcleas Gael. The incredible response we received from our Car Raffle in 2021 provided the initial encouragement and impetus while the funding received via the Sports Capital Funding scheme, Leader/NEKWD and the Munster Council of the GAA enabled the project to proceed.

The Astroturf Pitch and Ball Wall, complete with perimeter walkway, fencing and floodlighting has already proven to be extremely beneficial to Lixnaw GAA and the many organisations and community members that frequent it. We are looking forward to celebrating this momentous occasion surrounded by community members and supporters from near and far.

For more information contact: secretary.lixnaw.kerry@gaa.ie

L-R: Bernadette Randles-IHF, Claire O’Shea-Kerry College, Rose Wall-LBCA, Nathan McDonnell-Tralee Chamber, Joan Flavin-LBCA, Joanne McCarthy-KTIF, Michelle King-KTIF.

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.

Tummy Upset – Stomach Discomfort –Digestive Problems…

I’ve an Oil for that!

This week’s I want to focus on dóTerra’s DigestZen essential oil or otherwise known as ZenGest. ZenGest is a definite oil friend to all of us in our home and I am certain it will be used by many over the course of the weekend when we indulge into Easter treats! ZenGest is known as the body balancing oil or the tummy tamer blend. I always like to keep a roller bottle pre-blended with some fractionated coconut oil in each of the bathrooms just in case anyone is feeling unwell, queasy or is experiencing butterflies in the tummy due to feelings of anxiety. We apply the ZenGest to our wrist points, behind our ears, the back of the neck and over our tummy area.

This essential oil relieves constipation, eases bloating, relieves indigestion and is a powerful assistant in the treatment of IBS and Chron’s disease. It may also help to ease / stop diarrhoea and vomiting and relieve symptoms of food poisoning when taken in a small amount of water as directed.

ZenGest is infused with Ginger, Fennel, Coriander, Tarragon, Anise, Caraway and Peppermint essential oils which combine to help ease stomach discomfort, maintain a healthy gastrointestinal tract and aid in digestion. ZenGest can be used aromatically, topically, and internally, and for those of you who are prone to car travel sickness it is the number one go-to essential oil in diminishing feelings of queasiness and stomach upset.

DóTerra’s top tip for anyone who experiences digestive discomfort is to add one drop of ZenGest to 4oz of water and drink before meals. You can also rub some ZenGest behind the ears and on the wrist points before long car journeys or carry your pre-blended roller bottle with you! Rub on to the tops of the big toes to support sinuses. ZenGest can be bought on its own and is also included in the Family Essentials Kit and the Home Essentials Kit to get you started on your journey of health and wellbeing.

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.

Until next time, I wish you all a Very Happy Easter.

Caroline X

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FDC: DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH LIFE COVER YOU REALLY HAVE NOW?

By Pat Dore, FDC Group

The death of a breadwinner in a family is financially catastrophic and at the age most people start families, the price of insuring against it is very small. Taking out Life Assurance should be a no-brainer, but we all know many people who don’t. The key need met by family life protection is the replacement of the income of the heads of the household in the event of premature death.

People know that they need life assurance, but they just can’t seem to get around to sorting it out. It also seems that another reason for the gap in personal protection is that individuals believe they are already covered adequately, and therefore do not require any further protection. In reality, that couldn’t be any further from the truth.

Many of us do not know how much cover we really have or exactly what is covered in our existing policies, let alone look to challenge whether the level of cover amounts to enough. This is especially the case for families who are financially dependent (full or in part) on a parent.

Of course, what constitutes ‘enough’ is highly subjective. However, the reality that many people are falling short of receiving adequate financial support during these unforeseen times should encourage all of us to at least review our current protection plans and check that we have enough cover in place to ensure our longer-term financial well-being. Could your family cope with a sudden loss of income in the event of illness or death?

The realisation that many of us couldn’t is why we protect our family’s financial future with life insurance. But new research suggests that too few of us are doing it, leaving us just months away from not being able to pay the bills. When it comes to protecting ourselves and our loved ones financially, Ireland is under-covered.

One in two adults in Ireland don’t have life cover at all. That means 360,000 families are without cover and almost half a million children in Ireland have parents with no life cover.

Two-in-five claim their household would struggle financially should their income be lost through death, illness or injury. Working adults say they could only survive for six months on average in the event of a death, an illness or injury.

One in every two people put the issue of family protection on the long finger as they have just not thought about life insurance, or have not got around to it, or they don’t think they need cover. Of course, no one likes to think about death and illness, even though everyone knows someone who has had a serious illness or death in their family.

Ironically, by taking out a policy that protects your family in the event of death or serious illness, you are giving yourself peace of mind in the here and now. Less than half of women in Ireland have some form of financial protection, compared with two thirds of men.

The figures hold, not just for life assurance, but for specified illness cover (which protects you in the event of a specified illness such as cancer, heart attack or stroke) and income protection (which protects you in the event of any illness that keeps you from work).

It’s worrying to see such a stark lack of financial protection for women in Ireland. It’s important that women take time to assess their own financial protection needs and what they can do to protect themselves and their family against any unexpected events.

Very often this is forgotten about or even delayed due to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We need to make women in Ireland more aware of the real benefits of life and specified illness cover, as it can be a lifeline for them and their families in times of difficulty.

Many of us hold mortgage protection only, paying off a mortgage in the event of death. So basically, you are insuring the bank, or at least, the bricks and mortar. You are not protecting your family.

One of the biggest savings a household with a home loan can make is to switch to a better-value mortgage protection policy. Yet few people, if any, move provider. In an ideal world, everyone would have ticked all the relevant financial boxes at each stage of their life cycle. However, at FDC Financial Services, we recognise that this is not always the case! The good news is that it’s never too late to take control.

Pat Dore is a Senior Financial Consultant with FDC Newcastle West, Killarney and Listowel.

FDC Financial Services Ltd is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

Find your local FDC office on www.fdc.ie.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

Our San Rita Wellness members often say that it’s hard to stay focused during different times of the year and it is very easy to get side tracked with different occasions like Easter etc.. Now as we are into a new month, April can be an ideal time to look forward and start afresh and look forward to the Summer ahead. We know it may not feel like it but it is coming and we want you to stop and think about how you want to LOOK and how you want to FEEL then.

COULD or SHOULD

Do you need to change gears with how you are doing things at the moment?

We want you to think about what Could you do rather than what Should you do. Why do you think we are saying this?

The implications of the word should implies that either “you don’t want“ to do it or you are doing it just for the “benefit of someone else“. So therefore it can be guilt inducing . Guilt is not and never will be a great motivator, if anything it could work against you and not for you. On the other hand the word could implies possibilities , it feels positive and it feels like something “you want to do“. Language is powerful and telling ourselves “ I can’t do it“ means “I won’t do it “. On the other hand telling ourselves “Yes I can do it“ means “Yes I will do it“.

STOP - START - CONTINUE - CHANGE

We want to ask you 4 questions today that we know only YOU have the answers to .

Q. What could you STOP doing?

For example: Guessing the calories in your food choices, Mindless snacking etc. What do you think the benefit for you would be if if you stopped the above?

Q. What could you START doing?

For example: Keeping a track of your calories and staying within your allowance etc. What do you think the benefit for you would be if you started the above ?

How can you make that start?

Keep your diary or your journal nearby, Plan your meals in advance, Plan how and when you use you calorie allowance to the best of your advantage.

Q. What do you need to CONTINUE doing?

For example: Keep up your activity that you enjoy, have the right foods in the house , why not join San Rita Wellness for weekly accountability, support and motivation with like minded people. Our San Rita Wellness weekly meetings are personal, informative , fun and in a group support setting.

Q. What could you CHANGE for the better?

For example: Limit your alcohol to the weekends, Save your treat allowance for the time you need them most. Change around your foods and try new recipes.

READY FOR ROAD

We hope you are all revved up now and ready to go. Your next destination is up to you now that you are in the driving seat. So always remember the smaller the change the more likely we are to keep it going. So ask yourself each week what you can STOP, START, CONTINUE and CHANGE.

So safe motoring on your wellness journey.

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 & 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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The Listowel Bridge Club winners in the recent Kevin Sheehy Memorial Tournament. The trophy is presented to the overall winners by Maureen Sheehy. Pictured L-R: Maria O Gorman, Helen Kenny, Rose Molyneaux, Noirin Quinlan (Overall winner), Maureen Sheehy, Nora Brassil (Overall winner), Dympna O Carroll and Marie Brosnan

Donal O’Sullivan at the Republican Plot in Listowel where his uncle Lt. Tim O’Sullivan (Wm. St.) & Lt. Dan Enright (Charles St.) are interred. Donal was there to honour both men; who were executed, at the age of 23, on March 14th 1923 (100 years ago, to the day) in Drumboe Co. Donegal, by a Free-State firing squad; along with Comdt-Gen. Charlie Daly (Firies) & BrigComdt. Seán Larkin (Derry).

Listowel Celtic U14 Girls who beat MEK 6-0 last week

Captain Paul Morkan & family at the Captain’s Drive In at Ballybunion Golf Club.

Photo by Francis Bennett - www.DroneMan.ie

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u13 boys basketball team on winning Silver at the County Games Competition in Duagh Sports Complex

Ibhear Sceine Geals C 1-05, Shannonside 6-07. Shannonside ladies U14 team made it three wins out of three with a well-deserved away victory in Templenoe on Sunday afternoon 2nd April

Ciara Sweeney celebrating her 21st Birthday Party with family and friends on Saturday 25th March in Christys The Well, Listowel

Susan Whyte from Ballyduff with her grandchildren Emma, Ava and baby Rosie at Tralee Town on Saturday to admire the rally cars.

Photo Moss Joe Browne

Eoin O’ Mahony, Geraldine Sheehan O’ Connor with Mick McCarthy who’s team finished 3rd at The LB Rovers FC Golf Classic on Friday 31st March

Photo Seán Doyle

Lady Captain Catherine Moylan with family & friends at the Captain’s Drive In at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett - www.DroneMan.ie

KILFLYNN

HAPPY EASTER to all readers of the Kilflynn Notes at Home and Abroad.

HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Abbeydorney 7.30 p.m. 1. The Day Chapel in Abbeydorney will remain open until 9.30 p.m. for private prayer. Please consider spending a little time.

Good Friday:

A day of Fast & Abstinence 3.00 p.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion in St. Bernard’s, Abbeydorney. Stations of the Cross in St. Bernard’s, Abbeydorney 7.00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in St. Mary’s Kilflynn at 7.30p.m Confessions: After the 3.00 p.m. ceremony and after the Stations of the Cross in Abbeydorney Holy Saturday:

Easter Vigil and Mass of the Resurrection: Kilflynn 8.30 p.m. Ceremony of Light and Renewal of Baptismal Promises will be part of the Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday Abbeydorney: 10.00 a.m.

KWD COUNTY CLEAN UP

On Saturday April 15th at 10:00am we’ll be starting our Kilflynn clean-up in the village as part of the KWD Recycling County clean-up day. It is fantastic to give a good “spring-clean” to our beautiful village and surrounding area in preparation for the busy summer months. The more people that turn up, the easier the job is for everyone. We pass through our village on a daily basis, between work, school runs, walking, running, etc! Let’s now show Kilflynn some TLC by coming out and cleaning it up. As always Kilflynn Community Together greatly appreciates your support. We will be providing bags, some gloves, and some pickers.

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN CARE GROUP

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Care Group Easter outing to Lartigue Monorail & Museum, Listowel on Sunday 16th April. Bus leaving Abbeydorney at 1.00p.m on route to Kilflynn. Refrements in Chirish Restaurant , Abbeydorney.

COISTE SCOR NA NOG CHIARRAI 2023

The Scor na nOg County Finals took place at the Currow Community Centre on Saturday 25th March with the day’s programme getting underway with the Amhran Na bhfiann sung by Con Warren. The standard of performances at Scór Na Nog this year has been exceptional and is a testimony to the vast number of talented performers we have within the County and the time and dedication put in by clubs at promoting and nurturing culture within the Kingdom. Crotta O’Neills from the North Kerry Hurling Board were victorious in the Instrumental Music, Congratulations and well done to Conor Brennan, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant and Grace Hannon Linnane.

Cisteoir Christy Kileen then presented the victorious Clubs with their County Final medals amid great scenes of jubilation as each individual came to the stage.

The following are the County Final winners and who will now go forward to represent their County to the Munster Finals on Saturday April 15th in the Eire Og G A A Pavilion, Ovens County Cork.

The Crotta Club was also well represented by Amy Croinn in the Solo Singing competition. Thanks to Aoife Murphy Music Mentor and Club Scor office Tom Breen for organizing the @crotta.gaa competitors.

PARKER’S PUB

Easter Saturday Night 8th April Music, Songs and Craic with Dreams Of Freedom at 10.00p.m

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are taking a two week break for the Easter Holidays. We will be back in the Parish Hall on 19th April 2023. Please contact 066 7135831 for further details

HERBERT’S BAR

Easter sat night live music with local favourites Gene O’Sullivan and Jim O’Connor.

KERRY SENIOR HURLERS

Best wishes to the Kerry Senior hurlers and their management. who commence Joe McDonagh Cup campaign against Down on Saturday 8th March in Ballycran at 1.00p.m

WEDDING BELLS

Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes go to Muireann McCarthy, daughter of Jerome and Mary McCarthy, Gortatoo, Kilflynn and Brian Slattery, son of Brendan and Bernie Slattery, Station Road, Ardfert. who were married in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Friday 31st March. The beautiful ceremony was performed by Fr. Denis O’Mahony. The bridesmaids were Ide Chambers, Kayleigh McCarthy, Celine Kiely and Yvonne Leen.

Groomsmen were Shane Slattery, David Slattery, Colm Scannell and Thomas Egan. The Pageboy was Aodhan Chambers and the Flower girls were Aoibhinn Chambers, Aine Chambers, Ashleigh McCarthy, Rosin Slattery and Saoirse Slattery. The beautiful music was by Fergus O’Sullivan and Clodagh. The wedding reception was held in Ballygarry Estate, Hotel and Spa, Tralee. The couple will reside in Kilflynn. We wish Muireann and Brian Many Happy years of married life together.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 3rd April at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 12,19,27 and 31. There was no winner of the 3,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Kay Murnane, Crotta, Mary Long, Abbeydorney and John Joe Reidy, Boheroe, Abbeydorney, The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. on Monday 10th April at 10.30p.m with a €3,600 Jackpot. Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_ id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

SYMPATHIES

On behalf of the community, we offer our sincere sympathy to Eileen Brennan, Rae, Kilflynn and to the Brennan and O’Sullivan Families on the death of her brother, James ‘Jim’ O’Sullivan, affectionately known as Pecker Ballinacartin, Knocknagoshel who passed away peacefully, on Thursday 16th March, surrounded by his loving family & in the care of the staff of University Hospital. Each year Jim helped with stewarding and manning the parking for The Kilflynn Vintage Rally and Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, no matter what the job, he was always ready to help out. He was a true character and his charm and wit will be greatly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURES

North Kerry Senior Hurling League

Round 2 - Friday, 7 April @ 6:30pm [Good Friday]

Group 1 - Causeway v Crotta O’Neills

KERRY U-20 HURLERS

The Kerry U-20 Hurlers got their O’Neills.com Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Tier 2 Group 2 campaign off to a winning start against Carlow on Saturday 1st April in Laois Hire O’Moore Park. Portlaoise, on a scoreline of Kerry 2-10 to Carlow 0-1.0. The Crotta hurling was well represented by Sean McGrath (wing back) Rory Mahony (Centre back) and Gavin Parker who was also a member of the panel. It was a great honour for the club to have Sean McGrath captain the Kerry side. A proud day for his family and his club. Next up for the Kerry men is a trip away to face Kildare in Portlaoise on Bank Holiday Monday, April 10 at 2pm. Best wishes to the Kerry players and their management.

KERRY MINOR HURLERS

LEINSTER SHC TIER 1 GROUP 1 ROUND 2: Offaly 1-15 -v- Kerry 0-6

The Kerry minor hurlers put up a much-improved performance against Offaly in the Leinster minor hurling championship on Saturday afternoon, going down to the Faithful in Tullamore by 12 points (a big improvement on the 28-point deficit they had to Wexford in the first round). The Crotta Hurling was represented on the team by Evan O’Sullivan (Wing forward), Ryan Houlihan and Dara Nolan also members of the panel, and manager Jerome O’Sullivan, Offaly goal scorer was Rob Kearney, a son of former Crotta Senior Hurler David Kearney and Triona Lynch, Rob twin brother Fionn was also a member of the Offaly panel. Next up for the green and gold is a clash with Dublin in Portlaoise on Good Friday (throw in at noon). Best wishes to The Kerry players and their management

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

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

Pictures taken at a new initiative to have Listowel designated as a Dementia Inclusive Community is under way. Three workshops on increasing Dementia Awareness were held recently in the Listowel Arms Hotel. The workshops were spearheaded by Ard Chúram with the support of the Listowel Business & Community Alliance and were delivered by HSE professionals. Over 100 attended from various businesses and organisations in the town. Photos by John Kelliher

MOYVANE

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MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Thursday, March 30. Numbers drawn:

17 25 28 30. There was no winner of the Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €100: Michael Slemon, Drommurhur, Moyvane. €50: Helena Slemon, Woodford, Listowel. 20 each: Caroline Maune, Moyvane. Caroline Harnett, Ardagh. Bridie Griffin, Coolkeragh, Listowel. Ann Breen, Asdee. Mary Brosnan & Noreen O’Connell, Moyvane. Free Tickets: Jonny Farrell, Ballyloughran, Lisselton. Mary O’Hanlon, Ballyhahill. Michelle Kennelly, Moyvane South. Tom Moriarty, Ballyduff. Maureen Mulvihill, Ardagh. Next Jackpot is €7,000 and please note there is no Bingo or Blotto this Thursday night. The next draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall on THURSDAY APRIL 13. Thank you for your support.

MOYVANE BADMINTON CLUB

TOURNAMENT

The Timmy Noonan/John McGrath Invitational Tournament will be held in the Moyvane Sports Hall on Monday, April 10. All B1 registered players are welcome to enter. Division 5- 10.45am. Division 4 - 1.00pm. Division 3 - 2.30pm. Division 1 & 2 - 4.00pm. Entries to Mary email:secretary.moyvane@badmintonireland.com Phone/ text 0874126801. Entry fee €10. Double competition with Mixed Final. This is the 36th Annual Tournament.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, April 06 HOLY THURSDAY, MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER at 3.00pm.

Friday, April 07 GOOD FRIDAY, PASSION OF OUR LORD AT 3.00pm

Saturday, April 08 HOLY SATURDAY, VIGIL MASS AT 9.00pm

Sunday, April 08 EASTER SUNDAY 11.00am Mass for the People of the Parish.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, April 07 STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT 7.30pm.

Sunday, April 09 EASTER SUNDAY MASS AT 9.30am.

MURHUR NS FUNDRAISER

The Parents Association of Murhur NS Moyvane are holding a Clothing Collection Fundraiser for important school resources.

Do you have old, clean, dry clothing items you wish to donate? If yes, please black bag them and drop to Moyvane GAA Clubhouse on the following dates and times:

Saturday 22nd April between 10am - 2pm and Monday 24th April between 6pm - 8pm.

Items you can donate include: Dry, clean, unwanted: all clothes, bed linen (bed sheets, duvet covers, pillow cases), shoes, handbags

Please do not leave bags at clubhouse outside of dedicated times listed above. Your support on this is greatly appreciated.

We wish to thank you kindly in advance for supporting this school fundraiser.  Parent’s’ Association Murhur NS, 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 28th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 9, 10 & 12 and the Bonus number was 7. There was no winner of the €18,800 Jackpot or the €400 match three. The following were the €20 consolation prizes – Catherine O’Grady; JP Enright; Angela O’Sullivan. 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

Kerry Hurling:

Ballyduff players were represented on both Kerry hurling teams in action over the weekend. Adam Lynch, Calum Carey Sheehy and Gavin Murphy were with the Kerry minor team who lost to Offaly on Saturday last. This was a much improved display following the defeat the previous weekend.

In the Under 20 hurling team Luke Kennelly, Anthony Kavanagh, Kieran O’Carroll and Killian Boyle were part of the team that defeated Carlow. Both teams are in action on the coming weekend as well as the Kerry Senior hurling team who make the long journey to Down in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup. Best wishes to all teams and mentors.

Senior Football:

Short a number of players, involved with Kerry Senior hurling, under 20 hurling and under 20 football, made the long journey to Ballinskelligs on Sunday last in Round 2 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Football League and came up short by just two points. We are at home on Sunday next where Cordal are the visitors. Throw in time is 2.00pm

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week:

Thursday 6.30pm: Holy Thursday – Mass of the Last Supper

Friday 2.30pm: Good Friday Devotions – Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm Saturday 6.30pm: Easter Vigil – Vincent Linnane: Mary B. Supple & deceased members of the Supple Family; Pat Joe & Peg Burns, Peg Strike

Sunday 11.00am: Easter Sunday - Joseph & Teresa Usher; Henry & Mary Kate Marganiec; Harry & Nellie O’Sullivan & deceased members of O’Sullivan & Casey Families

Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday Vigil 6.30pm – Rita Goulding/ Anthony Doyle//Sarah Anne Ross; Easter Sunday 11.00am – Richard Casey/Teddy O’Sullivan/Martina O’Mahony

Readers: Saturday Vigil 6.30pm, Paul McCarthy; Easter Sunday

11.00am, Martina Rochford

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Holy Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.15pm

Ministers of the Eucharist: Please attend either Causeway/Ballyduff Mass on Holy Thursday to renew your commitment to serve for another year. If for a genuine reason you cannot attend, please login online to do so.

Join Us Online or in the Church: on Good Friday for Stations of the Cross 7.00pm - 7.30pm. Some of you may wish to avoid this time.

Communion Calls: This Thursday April 6th at the usual times

Anam Cara: Monthly bereaved Parent Evening on Tuesday 11th April at 7.15pm in the Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

Priory Institute: Theology Open Day on Saturday 29th April. Attend in Tallaght or online from home. E: enquiries@prioryinstitute.com

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 this Friday April 7th. Sponsorship cards are available from Kay. Please phone (087)6363831. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

NEWS ITEMS

All news items for this column must be with the writer by 8.00pm on each Sunday evening.

DEATH

The death took place of Sonny Healy, St. Martin’s Close, Causeway and late of Clashmealcon, Causeway. His remains were removed from Casey’s Funeral Home, Causeway to SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. His Requiem Mass was celebrated in SS. Peter’s & Paul’s Church and burial was in Rahela Cemetery, Ballyduff. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the above deceased.

ST. BRENDANS AC

Well done to Aoibhinn O’Driscoll of St Brendan’s AC who created yet another indoor pb in the U13 long jump at the All-Ireland Championships in Athlone on Saturday. She just got into the medals in 4th position in the final after some excellent jumps. On Sunday she had another pb in the 60m hurdles where she came 2nd in her semi and 5th in the final. It was her first time competing in hurdles. St Brendan’s had 3 walkers, Cori Boylan, Abbie Lane and Amelia Gieraltowska who all had pbs as well as Aaron Horgan who had a good 800m performance and Eoin Malik who competed in 3 events, all on the one day. In the world masters indoor championships in Poland, David Kissane finished in 11th place in the M65 3K final. Check out Facebook and Instagram for all the club news.

A THOUGHT

The strongest people are not those who always win, but those who do not give up when they lose!!

BALLYBUNION

BALLYBUNION HOSPICE FOUNDATION WALK

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

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.

TINTEÁN THEATRE

Up next in the Tinteán is Hermitage Green playing this 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

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES

Holy Thursday-Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7pm, Good Friday-Passion of our Lord 3pm, Holy Saturday- Vigil Mass at 9pm, and Easter Sunday mass at 11.30am.

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!!

KWD COUNTY CLEAN-UP

The 11th anniversary of the KWD county clean-up will take place on 15th April 2023. Get Involved. Contact- www. countycleanup.com

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.

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

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. 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.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am and now every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Ballybunion Health & Leisure centre. If you are anxious to make a start now you can join our “At Home Service” where our members love the support, motivation, accountability and also seeing fantastic results on the scales. Call us for more information. Sandra 087 6718377 Rita 087 1012174

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE

Ballybunion Community centre offers the following services to the community, typing service, Printing, Photocopying, Scanning, and Shredding. Email: ballybcomcentre@gmail.com Phone 068-27799

Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, Yoga, Silverback fitness and more. We also now provide outreach services provided by our Family Support Coordinator Laura Bennett, which include play therapy, counselling, parents plus courses, baby massage, mental health supports. Childcare services, fun camps.

BALLYBUNION BADMINTON

Ballybunion Badminton takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8pm to 10pm, in Ballybunion Community Centre €5 per person. New members are always welcome. If you have any enquiries please contact the Ballybunion Baseliners Facebook page.

BALLYBUNION 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 Thomas (Tom) O’Connor, Ardmore, Tarbert and Douglas, Cork. Tom, aged 76 years, died on Wednesday 29 March at the Palliative Care Unit, UHK, Tralee. He reposed at Lyons Funeral Home, Listowel on Thursday 30 March. Requiem Mass which was celebrated by Canon Declan O’Connor took place on Friday 31 March in St Mary’s Church, Listowel. Private Cremation took place in Shannon Crematorium on Saturday 1 April.

Tom was one of four children, three boys and a girl, born to Tom and Mary Josephine O’Connor (nee Ryan) in Ardmore, Tarbert. Sadly, his mother died when Tom was very young and Tom was reared by relations, the O’Sullivans in Coilbee, Listowel. He later attended National Schools in Moyvane and Tarbert where both his aunts taught. He went to Rockwell College in Tipperary. He worked for a while in catering in England. He worked in Jury’s Hotel in Cork where he met his future wife Kathleen who was also working there. They married and lived in Douglas, Cork for about 27 years. On retirement they came back to live in Ardmore, Tarbert. Tom had many and varied interests. He loved music and had a collection of thousands of LP records of all musical genres. He loved gardening and the ways of nature. He kept abreast of current affairs and enjoyed reading.

Sympathy of the community is extended to his wife Kathleen, brother Kieran, sister Mary Josephine (Kissane) brother-in-law John O’Brien, sisters-in-law Eileen O’Connor and Siobhan O’Driscoll, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

The death also took place of Margaret Fletcher, Listowel who died on 29 March last. her Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Listowel on Friday 31 March followed by burial in St Corban’s Cemetery, Naas, County Kildare. Sympathy to her family and to her first cousin, Fr John O’Connor, the Square, Tarbert. Leaba i measc na naomh agus na n-aingil go raibh acu go léir.

CURSAI EAGLAISE

Easter Ceremonies for Tarbert and the Parish Pastoral area are as follows - Holy Thursday 7.30pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Asdee. Good Friday 3pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in Ballylongford. Holy Saturday 6pm Celebration of the Easter Vigil in Tarbert. Easter Sunday 11.30am in Tarbert, Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection.

St Brendan’s Church of Ireland, Tarbert - Holy Communion Service at 11.30am celebrated by Rev. Joe Hardy. Normal service is the First and Third Sunday of every month at 11.30 a .m. celebrated by Rev. Bernie Daly. Vestry Meetings cover Tarbert, Askeaton, Rathkeale and Castletown.

Beannachtai na Cásca le gach einne agus go dtuga Dia

aimsir maith dúinn agus eachtraí an drochscéil i bhfad uainn.

BINGO FUNDRAISER

This Wednesday 5 April Bingo continues at Tarbert Community Centre 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 attendance and support would be much appreciated. Best wishes to Niamh Wall and the new committee who have taken on the running of the Centre and they will rely on the experience and expertise of the older members. Leslie keeps the Centre in very good condition and reports that there is increased booking. If you want to hold an event, birthday party, meeting or gathering he can be contacted at 087/9243737

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 and walking to Tarbert Island. Kerry Hospice continues to provide a wide range of Palliative Care Services throughout Kerry and all funds go directly to Kerry Hospice. Your continued support is much appreciated. Sponsorship cards are available at Tarbert Bridewell or you can contact Mary Kelly at 068/36215 or Mary O’Connell on 068/36279.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tarbert Historical and Heritage Society will host Patricia O’Connor, Ballybunion who will deliver her talk ‘We’re going North like Hell - the SS Carpathia’s rescue of the Titanic survivors in 1912’. The sinking of the Titanic is a story that never ceases to fascinate with so many Irish angles and connections and we look forward to a good attendance. The talk takes place at 8pm in the Bridewell. Fáilte roimh gach éinne agus beidh cupán tae ina diaidh.

COUNTY CLEAN UP

Kerry County Clean Up day takes place on Saturday 15 April. Kerry County Council/ KWD will make refuse bags, gloves, litter pickers available to Tarbert Development Association. This is the 11th. year in which KWD and the Council have participated and last year alone some 40 tons of rubbish were collected in the county. Locally litter bags can be left off at Tarbert Fire Station for collection by KWD. And we don’t have to wait for the Clean Up Day as we should all be conscious of litter and to keep our surroundings clean and tidy. Mar a deireann an sean fhocal ‘if every body cleans outside their own door, we will all have a clean street’.

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.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a clothes collection in the Church Car park on Thursday 27 April from 8am to 10.30am . The proceeds are in aid of ‘Darkness into Light’ and Tarbert Tidy Towns. Your support would be appreciated.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Wednesday 5th April, Mass at 10.00am. Thursday 6th April, Mass at 8.00pm for the Lord’s Supper & a Special Intention. Saturday 8th April, Mass at 7.30pm for Easter Vigil & David Kissane, Dysert.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass Times: Friday 7th April, Mass at 3.00pm for the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Day. Sunday 9th April, Mass at 11.00am for John Stack, Banemore.

RATHEA CHURCH: Mass Times: Thursday 6th April Mass at 6.30pm for the Lord’s Supper & a Special Intention. Sunday 9th April, Mass at 9.30am for Paul Sweeney, Rathea.

CONFESSIONS:

Confessions for parishes in Listowel Pastoral Area (Lixnaw, Listowel, Duagh & Moyvane) will be held in the Listowel Church on Monday 3rd April at 8pm.Confessions for Lixnaw, Irremore & Rathea during Holy Week after the Masses & Ceremonies.

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

The O’Sullivan Family: The family of the late Patrick O’Sullivan, Garrynagore and formerly of Irrebeg, Lixnaw would like to thank everyone who attended Patrick’s Memorial Mass recently.

LIXNAW HOSPICE FUNDRAISER

The Hospice Fundraising 5k/10k Ballinageragh Loop Walk will take place on Good Friday, starting from St. Michael’s Church gate at 11am. The Soup Kitchen will be open from 12 to 2.30pm at the Community Centre. All are welcome. Your continued generosity is very much appreciated.

LIXNAW ACTIVE RETIREMENT

The Lixnaw Active Retirement group are having a fashion show on April 12th at the Lixnaw Community Centre at 11am.  Paco Tralee will supply clothing. All donations on the day to the Palliative Care Unit at Kerry University Hospital.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Paddy McCarthy, Ballyhorgan, on winning €123 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Gibbon’s Filling Station. Thanks for your continued support.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF ASTROTURF PITCH & BALLWALL FACILITY

Everyone is welcome to come to Hermitage Park next Sunday to mark the Official Opening, to walk around the new facility, to mingle and converse as well as to partake of some light refreshments.

SENIOR HURLERS

The senior hurling team are scheduled to play Abbeydorney in the North Kerry League on next Friday evening at 6.30pm.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

Cross-Country:

A great day’s running was had in Beaufort last Sunday for our Lixnaw athletes. First off was Isabelle Larkin, who ran her first race this season. Despite a run of injuries recently, Isabelle was well up the field in what was a stacked U.12, 500m race. A name to watch out for yet.

Also in the U.12 was Tia Falvey, who secured a great 5th place and in doing so, brought home a county medal. Tia now goes on to represent the Kerry team at the Nationals. Next up in the U.12 Boys, 500m was Eamon Kennelly, who ran superbly, coming home in 7th place. Well done.

The U.14 Boys 700m race saw Paddy Larkin run a very steady race, holding his position from the start, and ensuring he was placed 5th also, to win a second County medal for the parish. Paddy now qualifies for the Nationals as part of the Kerry team.

The final race of the day was the U.13, 1200m race, in which Donnacha Quilter led from the start and held off any challenges along the way. Donnacha ran a great race to win Gold for Lixnaw. He now joins both Paddy and Tia for the Nationals, which will be held in Gormanstown the weekend of the 27th and 28th May. We wish them every success. A great day for all 5 athletes who wore their Lixnaw Geansaí with pride. Lixnaw Abu.

Upcoming Events:

Expressions of interest are now being invited for the U.14 Quiz. The deadline for entries is this coming Monday, 10th April. If interested, please send your entry to the following email address: lixnaw@communitygames.eu. Details of the quiz competition can be found at www.communitygames.ie, under Team event.

The Art and Handwriting Competition is due to be held in the next couple of weeks. Further details will follow.

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €10,300. Numbers drawn were: 1, 18, 21, 25. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Jodie Kennedy/Allen, Ballybunion; Tom Bowler, The Bridge; Olive Maloney, Finuge. Next draw will take place in McCarthy’s Bar, Finuge on 3rd April. Jackpot €10,350.

Eoin O’ Mahony, Columba O’ Connor, Mike Collins & Geraldine Sheehan O’ Connor. Columba and Mike’s team finished 2nd at The LB Rovers FC Golf Classic on Friday 31st March at Ballybunion Cashen Course

The day has arrived at last, when the Community AstroTurf Pitch and Ballwall facility at Hermitage Park will be officially opened. Ms. Norma Foley, the Minister for Education and Skills will perform the formal opening of the facility next Sunday, Easter Sunday at 1.30pm.  The new facility combines an Astro-Turf Pitch, a Ballwall, a perimeter walkway, complete with perimeter fencing and floodlighting. It has been used and really enjoyed by the various team panels, young and old, as well as by other clubs since November.

The new facility came to fruition due to the generous support of a Car Raffle by the local people in the parish and the wider community in 2021. This locally raised funding as well as funding received from the Sports Capital Funding Programme, funding from NEKWD / Leader and the Munster Council of the GAA enabled the development to proceed.

ST SENAN’S GAA

Club Lotto Draw:

Date 27/03/2023 Jackpot €8,600. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 1, 22, 25, 32. Lucky dip €30 winners: Jimmy Finucane, Listowel; Maureen Larkin, Gortacloghane. Lucky dip €20 winners: Thomas & Breda Dillon, Gortacloghane; Kiera Finucane, Listowel; Helen Dowling, Mountcoal. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €8,700. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

CONTACT

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

Spring into Storytime commenced in Listowel Library last Saturday morning. We were delighted to welcome a delightful audience who enjoyed Susan’s story “Home is where the heart is”. A great start to a month of story time and crafts. We have story time & crafts on the following dates: Wednesday 5th April at 11.00am | Wednesday 12th April at 11.00am | Saturday 22nd April at 11am. However, ELCs/Pre-schools can ring and book a group in for any date in April for storytime and crafts. All welcome - just bring your grown up and your listening ears.

Student at Presentation Secondary School, Listowel Katie Trant was presented with a Certificate of Achievement for receiving a Distinction in Junior Cycle Business Studies at a recent Awards Ceremony in UL. Her Business teacher is Teresa Culhane.

Jessica O’Mahony and Glen Roche from Tralee who were married at Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photograph by Anthony Kearney Photography - www.kearneyimages.ie

The Ballylongford senior team who were defeated 1-10 to 2.13 by Finuge in Finuge last Sunday in Division 5 of The County League

Triplets Delia, Ashley and Janina Doyle celebrating their Confirmation in Listowel on Friday, March 24th with their parents Diana and Aidan

Junior Ladies Captain Kate Fitzmaurice & family at the Captain’s Drive in at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett

A great crowd for Captains Drive In at Ballybunion golf Club with Captain Paul Morkan & Lady Captain Catherine Moylan.

Photo by Francis Bennett - www.DroneMan.ie

Listowel Celtic U10 girls who played Camp at weekend

Isabelle and Paddy, who represented Lixnaw Community Games at the recent Cross-Country event in Beaufort

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Listowel Celtic Lotto Draw 03/04/23

Numbers Drawn 10-13-18-29

€40 Agnes McCarthy, Ballygologue Park

€20 Gerard Barry Online

€20 J. Stack c/o Shebeen

€20 Chris Curran c/o Joes

€20 David Hughes c/o Shebeen

Next Draw 10/04/23 - Jackpot €6,300

Listowel Celtic have a number of teams in action this weekend, best of luck to all of them. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixtures and results.

We would like to wish everyone associated with Listowel Celtic a happy and peaceful Easter.

LIOS TUATHAIL AC

The National Indoors Day 2 and 3 brought a closure to the indoor athletic season last weekend. The club had 8 athletes across 13 different events and ages. It was a weekend of Fourths, out of the 13 events we had 7 fourth placings all just inches away from a National podium and 9 events where we reached the finals across Sprints, High jump, Middle distance and Long Jump. A staggering 8 Personal Bests were recorded by our athletes over the weekend which indicates that the athletes were in great shape.

While we had no medal to show after the weekend, the club are very proud of all athletes with the level of competitiveness and shows that we are well able to match the best talent in the country. Well done to all athletes for your gallant efforts.

Brendan oLeary U19 - 200m Fourth and a massive PB in the 400m to finish in the top Eight

Saoirse Dillion U17 – Fourth and PBs in both the 60m and 200m.

Mollie oRiordan U17 – Fourth in the 400m and a massive PB of over 2 secs.

Dylan oCallaghan U16 – Dylan came in sick to the weekend but competed in the 60m and 200m.

Tally Collins U16 – Fourth in the Triple Jump and another PB

Alex Collins U14 – Qualified for the final of Long Jump and top six finish

Chloe oFlaherty U13 – Fourth in the 60m with a massive PB and took part in the Long Jump

Sophie oFlaherty U12 – Fourth and PB in the High Jump and qualified for the Long jump final.

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 succumbed to the challenge of Cromane in Ballybunion on Sunday in our second round County League game. We were first off the mark on the scoreboard and went ahead by three points in the opening quarter before our opponents hit back with a goal to draw level. They added a further point, and we trailed by just a point at the interval, 0-4 to 1-2.

The teams exchanged points on the changeover and Cromane added a further three without reply, as we failed to come to terms with the play. Our opponents found scores easier come by and we ended on the wrong side of the scoreline, 1-8 to 0-7. We travel to Mountcoal on Sunday for round 3 of the County League, Division 4.

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 The Bunker Bar. Numbers drawn were 3, 11, 27 and 29. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there was one Match-3 winner. Congrats to MJ Caffrey, c/o Courtney’s Bar, on winning €100. The winner of 5 Free tickets was Emily Sugrue.

Next week’s lotto jackpot is €3,100. Draw takes place on Bank Holiday Monday night in The Railway 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.

Congratulations and well done to all who represented Beale GAA Club in the North Kerry final of Scór na bPáistí which took place in Moyvane on Sunday. The standard of competition was of the highest order and well done to all competitors and their mentors for the wonderful entertainment and provided. It was indeed a very successful evening for our club as we were victorious in

both Solo Music and Sean Nós Dancing. Katie Joyce won the Solo Music and Michael Pierce took first place in Sean Nós Dancing. Congratulations also to Katie Joyce, Finan Fogarty, Saoirse Fogarty, Jack O’ Gorman and Michael Pierce who won second place in Ceol Uirlise. Best of luck to the winners on the evening who now go forward to the County Semi-finals in Moyvane on Sunday, April 16th.

Congratulations to former Beale footballer, Brendan Browne, and his bride, Carine, who recently tied the knot in Sydney. Brendan was a formidable player with Beale for many years before emigrating to Australia. Beale GAA Club wish Brendan and Carine many years of love, health and happiness.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

Captain and Lady Captain Drive-In 18 Hole Mixed Scramble - Cashen Course –Saturday 1st April 2023

1st   Kieran Lynch (13) Eileen Kenny Ryan (15)

John Maguire (24) Jerry O’Connor (24)    60.4

2nd   Frank Dore (8) Josette O’Donnell (19)

Colm O’Halloran (19) Blanaid Mehigan (36)    61.8

Captain and Lady Captain Drive-In 18 Hole Mixed Scramble - Old Course –

Saturday 1st April 2023

1st     Gary Scanlon (1) Paul Morkan (11)  Catherine Moylan (25) C A Coolican (33)    57

2nd     Paul Roche (10) Mags O’Sullivan (18)  Barry O’Halloran (23) Jeanelle Griffin (33)    57.6

3rd     Brendan Stack (16) Deirdre Dillane (15) Patricia Gleeson (24) Ml Purtil (24)            61.1

Friday 7th April 2023 – Mens Medal I Competition Sponsored by Jim O’Flynn (Scratch Cup Qualifier)

Sunday 9th April 2023 – Easter Sunday Pat Lynch Memorial Mens Singles Sponsored by The Lynch Family – Old Course

Ladies Voucher Competition – Old Course – Tuesday 28th March 2023

1st Judy McMahon (39) 33pts

2nd Josette O’Donnell (17) 31pts (Bk3 9)

Fixtures:

Monday 10th April 2023 - Ladies Open Day (Team of 4) – Sponsored by Dermot

O’Neill Academy – Old Course

Tuesday 11th April 2023 – Ladies Voucher Competition – Old Course

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 30th March 2023 – Old Course

1st Tony Hanley (13) 31+11   42pts.

2nd Maurice McAuliffe (20) 28+7  35pts.

3rd John Hogan (34) 40-7            33pts. B5-16.

Gross. Des O’Donnell                       26pts.

4th Pat McLaughlin (20) 34-1    33pts. B5-15.

5th John Shier (23) 31+2         33pts. B5-11.

6th Michael D.Farrell (21) 29+4   33pts. B5-9.

7th Ollie Kearns (27)                    32pts.

V. Rory Flannery (24) 27-2      25pts. B5-10.

S.V. Jerry McAuliffe (24) 34-5     29pts. B5-12.

S.S.V. Finbarr O’Keeffe (28) 30-3      27pts. B5-9.

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

1st Lucy McAuliffe (2) 38 pts (B6-28)

Nola Adams (2)

Margaret McAuliffe (1)

2nd Sighle Henigan (1) 38 pts (B6-29)

Marie Benn (2 ) Patricia Barrett (2)

Fixtures: Friday 7th April 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

PITCH is back open to use for now but there are works planned for the weeks ahead.

SENIOR: On a glorious Sunday afternoon, Ballylongford came to visit for round 2 of the county league. An open game saw Finuge lead 1-04 to 0-05 at halftime but in reality should have been further ahead. Jason Wallace was causing all kinds of trouble for Bally every time he ran at them, along with some great runs from deep by the likes of Aidan O’Brien. With the aid of the slight breeze in the second half, Finuge pushed on to win the game 2-14 to 1-09. This win keeps the team second in the table on three points, just one behind Lispole, with Duagh and Moyvane both on two points. Next game is this Sunday the 9th with an away match up against Duagh.

MINORS: After all games were accounted for, the minor team finished fourth and are qualified for the league semi final. This game is against Fossa and will be played next Monday the 10th of April in Fossa, throw in is at 6:30pm. Best of luck to our boys in that game.

U15: The first league game was at home to Sneem/Derrynane/Templenoe/ Tousist last week on Thursday the 30th of March. On a dark and damp evening both teams served up an exciting and open game. Goals were all the rage in the first half and the score at the break standing at Finuage 3-04 to S/D/T/T 3-01. The scores were less plenty in the second have as both teams tightened

up and the game finished out at Finuge 4-05 to S/D/T/T 4-02. Next up for the U15s is an away trip to Spa this Wednesday evening, throw in is down for 7pm.

U13: The team had a busy week last week. First up was Listowel in round one played Wednesday which had been postponed. Our boys came up against a strog Listowel side and never got to play like they are able. Listowel ran out easy winners 5-15 to 1-04. With no time to waste, it was on to round two on Sunday when the team were at home to Chruchill. This game proved a much better perfromance from the boys who held the initiative from the start and led the whole game to run out five points winners. Scoreline Finuge 2-11 to Churchill’s 1-09. Next up for the boys is a round 3 away trip to Annascaul/Lispole this weekend.

U11: The action kicks off for the U11’s on Thursday 6th of April with a home game against Lispole. Training has now moved to Tuesday evenings.

U9: The team had their first outing on Sunday with a Monster blitz, held in Duagh. The team played Moyvane, Ballyduff and Knocknagoshel. The coaches were really happy with everyones performances and are encouraging all to practise at home! After that the focus turns to Go Game action against Listowel on 11th of April. Other teams in Group G are Clounmacon, Tarbert, Beale, Bally/ Asdee.

U7: Training continues at Lixnaw astro pitch Monday evenings from 6:307:30pm. 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 03/04/2023 at 19:30h Jackpot €8,700, Not Won. Numbers Drawn, 10,14,17,32. Lucky dip: €30 each: Damien Stack Bunghara Listowel, Ml Moran Billerough Listowel.

€20 each: Annie Walsh Feale Drive Listowel Larry O Connor Duagh, Paul Cahill Kilshinane

Next week’s Jackpot 8,800. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5

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

Senior county league: St. Senans played Sneem/Derrynane in the second round of the credit union senior county league on the April 2nd in Mountcoal. St.Senans led at half time on a score line of 1-5 to 1-1. The final score ended in a great win for st.senans to add two points to the table with a score line of 2-16 to 3-5. St.Senans now play Beale in the third round at home this Sunday 9th of April at 2pm. Please come and support.

Minor County League: The minor county league semi finals takes place Monday 10th of April at 6:30pm in Mountcoal against Beaufort. Please come and support the boys.

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 of €12,400

Numbers drawn 3,12,18,29

€50 Mary & Richard Horgan Kilmorna

€30 Pat Shanahan Foildarrig

€20 Patrick O Brien Scrahan

€20 Cara Stack Bunagarha

€20 Sinead Carmody Knocknasna

Sellers Prize Cathal Dennehy

Match 3 draw entrants: Shane Flynn online, Donie White Athea, James O Sullivan Ballylongford

Next weeks jackpot €12,500 with draw at O Briens Bar Tues 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

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results:

The numbers drawn for Friday 31st March 2023, were as follows, 7, 13, 18, 31. The Jackpot was €3,600 and there was no Jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Mike O’ Donoghue - Online. Michelle Dillon - Online.

Kiera O’ Connor c/o John O’ Connor. Pat Griffin- Coolkeragh. Emma Enright - Dromlought

The following won three free tickets: Johnny Kissane- Online. Philip Moran - Kiltean. Paul Kennelly. Next Jackpot will be €3,700 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 7th April 2023.

County League Fixture:

Upcoming fixtures: Round 3 County League

Ballydonoghue away to Knocknagoshel next Sunday 9th April @ 2pm.

Results: Round 2 County League

Ballydonoghue to played Churchill on 2nd April in Duagh. The final score in the game was Ballydonoghue 0 -10 to Churchill 1-10.

The team lined out as follows; Cian O’ Mahony, Mike Gogarty(Liam Guiney), Tadgh O’ Carroll(Danny Power), Brendán O’ Neill, Declan Behan, Tommy Kennelly (Captain)(0-1), David Lynch (Padraig O’ Connor), Micheal Foley(0-1), Brian O’ Seanacháin(0-1), Jack Sheehy (Sean O’Mahony), Jack Behan(0-2), Kieran Foley, Cian Sheehy, Jack Kennelly (0-5), Padraig Lyons (Kieran O’ Donnell), Willie Kissane, Jamie Keane.

Congratulations to Evanne Mason, Bridget Power and Tadgh Dalton who have been selected for the Kerry Primary schools team. Fantastic achievement and we wish him all the best while representing their school and their parish in the green and gold.

Congratulations and best of luck to Georgie O Donnell on making the Kerry North under 16 squad for the year. A great achievement for Georgie and for Ballydonoghue.

Talk: Ballydonoghue GAA have organised a talk on Water Safety by the RNLI last Thursday 30th in the clubrooms, Coolard. A great crowd attended. Thanks to the RNLI for coming to Coolard and facilitating the talk.

North Kerry Scór na bpaistí:

Great day for Ballydonoghue @ North Kerry Scór na bpaistí.

Ballydonoghue won best over all club.

Ruth Foley won solo singing. Aoife Linnihan won Solo step dancing. The Instrumental music was won by, Sinéad Costello, Aoibhinn McNamara Moore, Ruth Foley, Laura Dalton, Daisy O Donnell. Well done to everyone involved for all the hard work and dedication.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Credit Union County SFL Rd 2: Ballylongford 1.10 v Finuge 2.13

Sunday 2nd April Time: 2pm Venue: Finuge

Very strong performance put in by the team today in Finuge.

Thank you to all the Ballylongford GAA supporters who attended. The next Game will be at Home in O’Rahillys Park details to follow in facebook

LOTTO RESULTS

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 1st April 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €4,100 - Numbers Drawn: 5 - 9- 14- 19

No Winner - Lucky Dips:

€20: Stephen Kennelly, Ballymackessy

€20: Biddy & Maggie, Listowel

€20: Dan O Neill, Muddy Road

€20: Laura Dinehan, Online

3 x Free tickets: Bernadette O Sullivan, Lenamore

Easter Egg: Thomas Prendiville, Online

Easter Egg: Brendan Ahern, Ballyline

Easter Egg: Mary Ahern, Ballyline

Easter Egg: Mary Daly Bridge Street

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 8th April with a Jackpot of €4,150

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

Lotto Results from Tuesday March 28th

Jackpot was €2,000 - Numbers Drawn: 9, 13, 20, 28

No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Esther O Flaherty, Tubbertoureen

2. Mary O Connor, Ardfert

3. Katie Flynn, Duagh

4. Christopher O Gorman,

5. TJ O Donoghue, Causeway

Next draw will be on next Tuesday April 4th in the clubhouse and jackpot will be €2,100. All are welcome

ASDEE GAA

Credit Union County Football League Division 5 Round 3 Asdee 0-15 Glenflesk “B” 0-3, played at Walsh Park, on Sunday last our senior footballers, almost back to full strength left their recent poor form behind them with a scintil-

lating display of fast open football that left their opponents on the back foot for the duration of the game. The home team led at the break 10pts to 3pts holding Glenflesk scoreless in the second half and finishing worthy winners. Team and scorers; James Kelly, John Daly, Martin Collins, Con Carmody, Patrick Mulvihill, 1pt, Sean Keane, Jack Collins, 1pt, Jack Keane, John Doran, Paul O Carroll, 1pt, Kieran Kelly, 2pts, Eoin Kennedy, Cyril Dineen, 1pt, Eoin Tydings, 3pts, Darragh Keane, 6pts.

Golden Goal

The clubs Golden Goal fundraising competition continues each week until the All-Ireland football final on Sunday July 30th. Weekly entry €2, with prizemoney €40 each week to the winning numbers. Purchase from John Pius Walsh, shop, Kevin Mulvihill. Patsy Coughlan or John Joe O Carroll. Week 10 winners of the Golden Goal were; Alana Finucane Kelly, Ballylongford, Francie Mahoney, Ballydonoghue & Padraig Valley, Tullahinell. Next week’s game, Mayo v Roscommon

Scor na bpaisti

The North Kerry Finals of Scor Na bPaisti which took place at the Marian Hall, Moyvane on Sunday last April 2nd where once again this popular competition drew a huge attendance to this venue. The standard of competition was of the highest order and well done to all competitors for the wonderful entertainment they provided. Asdee were competing in 5 of the categories Instrumental Music, Ella Scanlon, Ella McNamara, Bridann Long, Emily Mulvihill and; Aoife O’ Connor, Solo Music, Bridann Long, Solo Singing, Ella Scanlon, Both Patrick Long, and the Ballad group of Ella Scanlon, Ella McNamara, Bridann Long, Patrick Long and Aoife O’ Connor came in second in their respective categories.

Fixtures: Credit Union County Football League, Round 3, Asdee received a bye, Sunday 9th of April, Round 4, Asdee away to Rathmore “B”, Sunday 23rd of April, Round 5, Asdee home to Waterville, Sunday, April 30th, Round 6, Asdee away to Scartaglin, Sunday May 14th, Round 7, home to Gneeveguilla “B” Sunday 21st of May.

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.

U9s Blitz: Our U9s took to the field on Sunday morning 2nd April in Duagh on their first day out for 2023. Tarbert fielded two teams and were very quickly back into their stride in the new year. Well done to all the players today and best of luck for the season ahead.

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

U13 County League Result: St Marys / Renard 2-04, Beale / Tarbert 5-13 Beale / Tarbert recorded back to back victories with a win away in Renard on Sunday 2nd April against the home club Renard / St Mary’s. This was another excellent team performance with some excellent football played by all the players who took to the field. Tarbert players who played were Ryan Collins in goals, Jamie Buckley, Oisin Holme and Odhran Finucane in the backs, Danny Finucane at midfield and Sean O Connell and Gavin Denihan in the forwards. Huge thanks to the Beale GAA Club and Tarbert GAA Club parents for bringing the boys on this four hour round trip to South Kerry. Your support is very much appreciated.

Beale / Tarbert Panel: Ryan Collins, Oisin Holme, Enrique Walsh, Cian Fitzgerald, Evan Murphy, Finn O Sullivan, Jamie Buckley (0-01), Danny Finucane (100), Ethan Buckley (Joint Captain), Jack Blake (0-02), Max Ryan, Evan Mannix (0-03), Darragh Julian, Gavin Denihan (1-04), Sean O Connell (2-03), Cormac Harnett (1-00), Chams Tarkhani, Odhran Finucane, Allan Bielecki-Stepien. Missing: Jack Fennell (Joint Captain - Injured), Robbie Slemon (Away).

U13 County League Fixture: Beale/Tarbert have a bye on 9th April. Next fixture is at home to Dromid Pearses / Waterville on 16th April in Ballybunion.

U15 County League Fixture: Tarbert U15s are away to Cordal on Wednesday 12th April at 7pm.

County Senior Football League Division 4 Result: Tarbert 0-14 Keel 1-11. Tarbert travelled to Keel on Sunday 2nd April and came away with a hard fought draw on a score line of Tarbert 0-14 Keel 1-11. Keel got off to a perfect start with a goal almost directly following the throw in and then added another quick point. Andrew Doherty opened Tarbert’s scoring with an excellent point before a free from Cillian Langan settled Tarbert into the game. Two more points from Doherty and Langan levelled matters after 15 minutes, before a brilliantly won mark by Doherty then put Tarbert ahead for the first time. Another free from Langan was met by two frees from Keel to level matters again after twenty minutes. Gerald O’Sullivan responded with his opening point for Tarbert before midfielder Micheal Normile put Tarbert up two points as the first half was entering the final five minutes. Keel then had their period of dominance and one excellent long-range point was followed by a Keel free to leave matters level at half time.

Tarbert then started the second half with an O’Sullivan point and another free by Lanigan put Tarbert up two after five minutes. The Tarbert backs were now in control and another point from Doherty put them up three after ten minutes of the second half had gone. Keel won three frees in a row then to bring

them back to level scores once again and then Keel took the lead entering the final ten minutes with another long range point. Doherty for Tarbert and Keel then exchanged points and then Langan and Keel exchanged frees, to leave the sides level entering the final five minutes. Keel won another free with two minutes left and were working hard to hold onto victory with time almost up. Then Tarbert substitute, John Coolahan, broke through the Keel defence to score an excellent point to level the scores. The referee blew the whistle shortly afterwards in what was a very entertaining game of football.

Team : P. Carmody, D O’Connor, K. Enright, M. Carrig, G. Breen, S.Enright, D. Wren, M. Normile, M. Heaphy, F. Carrig, C. Langan, J. Sheehan, A. Doherty, G.O’Sullivan, D. Stack, Subs J. Coolahan for Stack, D. Foley for O’Sullivan (inj.), P. Carrig for Carrig (inj.), P. O’Connell for Carrig, P. O’Callaghan for Sheehan, J. Healy, T. Finucane, D. Heaphy, C. Breen, B. Wren.

A speedy recovery is wished to team members, Shea McDonnell and Ben Sheehan and it is hoped Mark Buckley will return to fitness soon. Next up for Tarbert is a home game and it is against St. Michaels Foilmore on Saturday 8th April at 6.30pm in Tarbert.

County Senior Football League Division 4 Fixture:

Our Seniors are at home to St. Michaels Foilmore in Round 3 on Saturday 8th April at 6.30pm in Tarbert.

SHANNONSIDE LADIES

Shannonside U14 Ladies County League Division 8 Result: Ibhear Sceine Geals C 1-05, Shannonside 6-07.

Shannonside ladies U14 team made it three wins out of three with a welldeserved away victory in Templenoe on Sunday afternoon 2nd April. This was another excellent team performance with all 20 players helping the team to victory. Thanks to all the parents who made the long trip to Templenoe in support of these fantastic girls. Shannonside Tarbert Panel was: Realtin O Sullivan, Eabha Buckley, Hannah Mulvihill, Sophie Fitzell, Isobelle Woods, Hillary Barrett, Molly Barrett (0-01), Ali Sheehan (2-00), Avril Foley (1-01), Aoife Griffin, Aisling Denihan (2-03), Niamh Halton (0-01), Emily O Riordan (0-01), Ava Wren (1-00), Jessica McGinley, Isabelle Leamy, Victoria Barrett, Holly Mulvihill, Ava Mulvihill, Leah O Riordan.

Missing: Abi O Brien (Sick), Alana Shanahan (Injured). Coaches: Shane Sheehan, Carol Wren Guiney, Sean Mulvihill

DUAGH/LYRE COMM GAMES

U13 boys Basketball: Huge congratulations to our u13 boys basketball team last Saturday week who won silver medals in the Co Community games competition in Duagh sports complex. In the group stages the boys were in a team of five playing four games and coming out top of the group. Recording wins over Rathmore/Gneeveguilla, Spa/Fenit/Barrow, Ballymacelligott and Milltown/Listry. In the semi-final a great win over Currow/Currans and securing a place in the final. The final was a great contest by our boys with a slightly stronger Castleisland coming out on top. Our u13 boys delighted with their silver medals having played six games in total with each boy playing a part. A proud day for our boys, parents, supporters and our coach Mary Mulcaire Troude. Team: Fionn Doorley, Charlie Watson, Liam Galvin, Conor Enright, Jack Cronin, Odhran O’Regan, Eamon Dennehy and Michael O’Connor. Thanks to Duagh/Lyre Community Games and Duagh sports complex for a very well-run competition. Special thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible.

Art & Handwriting: Well done to all our participants in Art and handwriting, we only managed to capture a few with their masterpieces. The competition was held in both Duagh sports complex and Lyreacrompane Community centre. Thanks to our volunteers on the three nights. The masterpieces will be sent to outside judges and we will be in touch with everyone once we have the results. The winners in each category of Art and handwriting, both boys and girl’s pieces of work will go forward to County finals.

Cross Country: Well done to Duagh/Lyre Community Games participants Sophia, Eoghan and Jermiah who were taking part in the Cross Country last Sunday at Dennehy’s field, Beaufort. A tough course but a nice day for running. Great job, thanks to the parents for supporting them.

Draughts: Last Thursday evening both the u12 and u14 teams had a friendly competition against Ballydonoghue. The u14 draughts team are going forward to Munster finals in Rathkeale House Hotel on Sunday 16th April with a check in of 9.30am.

Listowel Community Rose selection

Congratulations to past participant Debbie Marie Woulfe who won the Listowel Rose selection. Good luck in the next stage Debbie.

L.B. ROVERS FC

GOLF CLASSIC RESULTS

1st Prize - Score of 96 Points

Pat Mulvihill (14), Eoin O’ Shaugnessy (17)

Richard Greer (9) & Colin O’ Sullivan (13)

2nd Prize - Score of 93 Points

Mike Collins (17), Columba O’ Connor (23)

Padraig Sayers (20) & Tom O’ Driscoll (23)

3rd Prize - Score of 91 Points (B9 - 43)

Donald Bennett (12), Michael McCarthy (16)

Donal Liston (7) & Phil Burns (12)

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QUALIFIED PAINTER AVAILABLE

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

DRIVEWAYS & GROUNDWORKS

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

GENERAL GARDEN & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Hedge and Tree Cutting, Pruning, Powerwashing, Painting, All Garden Waste Removal. Call Denis for more info on 087 3492161

CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE

Starting in June. I have my own transport and lots of experience with children. Contact 087 6710791

WANTED

THIN, LAME AND MASTITIS COWS WANTED

Payment on the day - 087 4166163

HOUSE OR APARTMENT WANTED

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

WANTED: SUPPLIER OF FRESHLY MADE

GOURMET SANDWICHES AND PASTRIES

For a small Coffee Hut in North Kerry. Call 087 2071087

MOTORS

TOYOTA AURIS 1.4 PETROL 2007

New NCT to 03/24. Fully serviced. Grey metallic. Lovely car. 160k miles. Driving perfect. Any inspection.

€2,600 ono. Call 087 2414599 anytime

2010 NISSAN TIIDA 1.5 DIESEL NCT to 11/23. High mileage. Drives well.

€2,150 ono. Call 087 2414599 anytime

EASTER MONDAY AFTERNOON DANCE

Plaza Hall Listowel

10th April

Dancing from 3pm-5.30pm

Music by Dermot Lyons Band

For info call 087 9735113

Facebook: John Joes Dances

MEANING OF LIFE

“You need to use the Eircode. It’s guaranteed to get you there. “

I had keyed the full address of my destination into the satnav, time and time again before l set off on my journey but all it kept showing on the screen was... no match found ...no match found.

In despair l rang my friend. “Use the Eircode” she said. “It’s guaranteed to get you there. That’s what it’s for.” I did and it worked!!!

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

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

Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here)

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Amen

This prayer is never known to fail. It is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favour must be promised and done. T.C.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. J.Mc

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. D.C.

It got me thinking…We can spend days, weeks, years searching for a solution, waiting and pondering. Wishing for an answer ... that’s already there! We just need to find the truth and believe it.

It may confuse, surprise even offend people to hear that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. He’s the Eircode as it were. The bible, the Word of God teaches that there is no other way to salvation than through Jesus. Acts 4:12 puts it like this; “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved. “

In the Gospel of John, Jesus Himself tells us; “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no one can come to the Father except through Me.”

Jesus is not A way, He is THE way as in the One and Only way. He is our Guarantee. Any other way comes up with no match found. But why is this the truth?

First of all, Jesus was chosen by God Himself to be the Saviour of the world, as 1 Peter 2:4 reveals.He was “rejected by men but chosen by God and precious.”

Jesus is the only One who has come down from Heaven and ascended there. John 3:13 says; ”No one has ascended to Heaven but He who came down from Heaven, that is the Son of Man who is in Heaven.” Guaranteed truth. He is the only person to have lived a perfect human life. Hebrews 4:15 says Jesus was “in all ways tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Guaranteed truth.

He is the only acceptable sacrifice for sin. 1Peter 3:18: ”For Christ died for sins, once for all, the Righteous (Christ) for the unrighteous(us) in order to bring you to God.” Guaranteed truth. He is the only man to have conquered death forever. John 11:25. Jesus said “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in Me, tho’ he die, yet shall he live.“ Guaranteed truth.

No one else can rightly claim these titles and truths. Our problem is that we are all born spiritually dead. Jesus is the solution to our problem. If we accept that, by His death and resurrection He purchased our salvation, we become spiritually alive. Problem solved.

No other religious leader died to purchase forgiveness for us. Jesus died in our place. John 10:9 says; “I am the door. If anyone enters by me He will be saved .....”

We need Jesus. He is our only hope and our absolute guarantee.

If you require any further information, please contact LCF at 087 9529907.

Le Grá, Bridie (Dillon) Hartney

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. D.C.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. T.C.

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. D.C.