Volume 15 Issue 38

ARTS ACT GRANTS & ARTIST BURSARIES AWARDED

The Kerry County Council Arts Office received great interest in their annual funding call out for 2023.

Applications were open from 25th November 2022–26th January 2023 and in that time 51 Arts Act Grant applications and 73 Artist Bursary applications were received.

The Arts Act Grant is awarded to arts festivals, events, projects and venues in Kerry, while the Artist Bursaries are awarded to individual artists working in all artforms who are from or based in the county and to schools to engage artists. The Artist Bursaries are broken down into the following categories: Creative Work Development, Further Arts Education, Artist Retreat, Artist in Schools and the Eamon Kelly Bursary (for artists living in Killarney Municipal District).

The independent adjudication panel were very impressed with the standard of the applications, awarding 28 Arts Act Grants to the value of €35,000 and 25 Artist Bursaries to the value of €22,000. Recipients of the Arts Act Grant include; Ballybunion Arts Festival, Tralee Art Group, Spraoi Chiarraí, K-FEST, Dingle Lit and the Spike Players.

Artists working in the following artforms are being supported through the Artist Bursaries: literature, sculpture, dance, visual art, theatre, music and film and the breakdown of artists per MD is as follows: Tralee (3), Listowel (4), Killarney (3), Kenmare (8) and Castleisland/Corca Dhuibhne (4). The schools which were awarded funding are Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail, Clogher National School and St. Brigid’s Secondary School.

The Arts Act Grants and Artist Bursaries are funded by Kerry County Council.

MTU ANNOUNCE NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COURSE IN VETERINARY NURSING

On Monday 17th April MTU announced a new course available at the Kerry Campus from September. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year level 7 programme. This is an exciting development for the School of STEM, building on the success of programmes in Veterinary Bioscience, Wildlife Biology, Animal Bioscience, Agricultural Science, Pharmacy Technician and Pharmaceutical Science.

Commenting on the new programme, Dr Gerard Corkery, Head of Department, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences said, the BSc in Veterinary Nursing at the Kerry Campus will prepare students to become competent and accountable veterinary nurses. This programme has a strong educational basis, integrated with professional skills to equip graduates for a career in the field of Veterinary Nursing”.

Students will gain a strong foundation in the principles of veterinary nursing through a blend of traditional learning methods coupled with the use of immersive technology. Opportunities to apply scientific principles in practicals and workshops are embedded throughout the oncampus delivery and in veterinary practice work placement during the second and third year of the programme. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species.

Dr Eilish Broderick, Head of School of STEM added, “we are delighted to announce this new programme to add to our suite of STEM programmes in Kerry. The delivery of this programme will be based on the development of four pillars of student development; Core Science and Clinical Knowledge, Veterinary Nursing knowledge, Practical Veterinary Nursing Skills Development and Professionalism of a Veterinary Nurse. This course, as with all our courses, has been developed in close collaboration and consultation with industry and practicing vets in the region. Graduates of this programme will help to meet the growing demand veterinary nurses across the county and beyond”.

The course is now available through CAO.ie under the code MT784. Late applications are open until 5pm on 1st May and the Change of Mind deadline is 5pm on 1st July. For more information on the course visit https://www.mtu.ie/courses/mt784/

CATHAOIRLEACH THANKS COUNTY CLEAN-UP VOLUNTEERS

Thousands of volunteers take part in 11th Annual County Clean-Up

The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Francis Flynn has thanked the thousands volunteers who took part in the County Clean-Up across Kerry on Saturday. Thousands of bags of litters were collected from the roadsides and towns and villages during the seventh annual clean-up which was organised by KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

‘This was another fantastic turnout for the County Clean-Up and shows how civic-minded many of our citizens are when it comes to keeping the county neat and tidy. ‘Despite the rain showers, people of all ages rolled up their sleeves and got involved from early morning.

‘It would be great to harness the involvement of members of the public on Saturday by getting more people to sign up with their local Tidy Towns group or start a group in their own area and to get people out and about collecting litter more often.’

Cllr Flynn thanked KWD Recycling and their team for helping to distribute gloves and bags ahead of the Clean-Up and for arranging to dispose of the bags of rubbish collected.

Noel O’Reilly of KWD Recycling said they were delighted with the turnout and the positive attitude of all the participants. He thanked and congratulated local volunteer groups for their involvement.

Pictured L-R: Paula Curtin MTU, Gerard Corkery MTU, Dr Peter Hill Vet, Caoimhe Tobin Veterinary Nurse, Dr Eilish Broderick MTU and Lasi Smouter Veterinary Nurse. Photo By: Domnick Walsh - Eye Focus LTD - 087 26 72 033 - info@dwalshphoto.ie

Lucy, Kayla, Shona and Emilia…the quiz team from the Presentation Primary, Listowel who were placed 3rd in the All Ireland Final of the Credit Union Quiz during the Easter holidays. They were presented with vouchers in recognition of their wonderful achievement by their Principal and coach Ms. Mulvihill. “We are all very proud of our girls”

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 throughout North Kerry and West Limerick over the last three years on their essential oil journey. I know how the Oils can support the Body, the Mind and the Mood and each week I’ll be sharing lots of tips and information on SelfCare, Wellness, Love and Gratitude when using your DóTerras essential oils as part of your every day routine.

Transform Your Environment Into A Abetter Space!

When it comes to using dóTerras essential oils, diffusing as well as using is key! When you diffuse the oils in your home or work environment for one hour, they remain airborne for 12 hours. So this week I want to share with you some of my favourite essential oils that can help transform your environment into a better space for you.

Lemon – Whenever life gives you lemons, Lemon essential oil is one companion you’ll always want to have on hand. Lemon essential oil is one of the most versatile in the doTERRA range and can be enjoyed in all three of the major essential oils applications— aromatically, topically, and internally. Its citrusy aroma is bright and pleasant, ideal for diffusing to energize the atmosphere of your home. Lemons are typically found in the kitchen, making it a great place to keep your Lemon essential oil when it arrives to your home. Add Lemon oil to a glass of water or use it in a favourite recipe to add a spark of citrus flavour to your cooking and baking. With so many powerful uses and benefits, it’s no wonder why Lemon essential oil is an all-time top seller and a customer favourite of Caroline’s Pod of Positivity.

Wild Orange – With countless uses for the home, body, and mind, it is no wonder that Wild Orange essential oil is another one of doTERRA’s top selling essential oils and another of my top favourites. The strong, sweet, citrus aroma of Wild Orange makes it useful for purifying the air, promoting and energizing an uplifting environment, or simply creating a pleasant smell in the home. At the beginning of a stress-filled day, consider diffusing it to provide a revitalizing aroma that will help get you through any task. If you are feeling a lack of energy in the late afternoon or early evening, you can diffuse Wild Orange to help lift your mood and increase awareness. In our home when the kids come in from school we as a family like to diffuse Wild Orange and Peppermint for focus and concentration while homework is being done!

Peppermint – Master Brody’s favourite oil with its many uses that benefits both body and mind. Peppermint has strong emotional benefits. It’s popularly used to reduce sad and anxious feelings, calm emotions, soothe away tension, and relieve restlessness. Peppermint helps promote feelings of clear airways and easy breathing. When taken internally, Peppermint may help ease nausea and motion sickness. Diffuse or inhale Peppermint when you’re feeling tired, anxious, or unfocused. For a morning energy boost, add a drop of Peppermint to your temples and wrist points.

Caroline’s Top Tip – Add a drop of Peppermint to your morning coffee for a real energy boost and get your day off to a good start!

You can check out my Facebook page Caroline’s Pod of Positivity for more information DóTERRAS Essential Oils. Consultations and oil experience appointments can be booked by contacting me on the number below 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 fortu nate that DōTerra now have a manufacturing plant in Blarney Business Park in County Cork and will be come a household name in Ireland by the year end.

Your Thought For The Week: ‘Get through Life, One Drop At A Time’

Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS AGM

Ballybunion Tidy Towns will be holding their 2023 AGM on Friday, 28 April at 4:00 in the Community Centre’s upstairs meeting room.

The agenda will include a review of 2022 projects and activities, the 2022 financial report, election of new officers and what’s ahead for 2024. All present and future members are welcome

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

We hope all is well with everyone and you are looking forward to the beautiful weather that is forecast. It is definitely not before time as the weeks are ticking by. From our own experience listening to our children and grandchildren talking about making videos on their phones using “ Tik Tok “ we sometimes feel we are out of touch.

The only “Tick Tock“ many of us may be familiar with is the one with the big hand and the small hand. As we all know the clock can have a big influence on what we do and when we do it.

For example : When we eat, What we eat, When we drink, What we drink

When we are active, What we do to keep active

When we sleep, How long we sleep for.

When we shop, Where we shop

Time has a bearing on all of these things.

Eat by the clock.

So have a think about your own eating pattern.

Are you actually genuinely hungry when you eat or is it because it is a certain time on the clock?

Are you allowing yourself enough time to sit and enjoy your meal or are you rushing it?

Are you having something to eat every time someone sits at your kitchen table just to be sociable?

We know it is important to have 3 well balanced meals a day, it is important to allow yourself the time to sit and enjoy your food because this makes us more mindful and aware of our feeling of satisfaction .

Very often it can be the things we eat in between our meals that can do us no favours.

Move by the clock

Now we want you to think about how active are you at the moment .

Does time have an influence on what you do to keep active?

Some people have the time to go to the gym, more people have the time to go for a long walk or jog . It all comes down to time. It is highly recommended that we all need to be active at least 30 mins a day, 5 times a week. Not alone is activity important for our overall health and well being it is also good for our head space. So make sure whatever it is you choose to do that you enjoy it and make the time for it.

Sleep by the clock

Are you getting enough sleep at night?

Sleep plays a very important part in our overall health and well being also. Our bodies repair while we are sleeping and we actually burn calories when we sleep, believe it or not. If we don’t get enough sleep this has an impact on how we feel the following day. For example we can be tired and cranky and end up feeding our emotions,we may not have the energy or enthusiasm to go for a walk.

Setting a bedtime routine and sticking to eat is a healthy habit to develop. You will feel better and have more energy and zest everyday.

Early to bed, Early to rise.

Lets wind things up by saying that San Rita Wellness are always there to support you at any “ time “ on your Weight loss and 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 or Rita 087 1012174

Until next week, Sandra and Rita

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Causeway native Shane Ashe speaking at the Clashmealcon Commemoration on Sunday with Martin Ferris, Paddy Fitzmaurice and Robert Beasley. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Well done to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u13 Chess team who represented Kerry at the Munster Community Games competition in Rathkeale House Hotel last Sunday

Listowel Emmets u12 girls had a challenge game this week in Scoil Réalta na Maidine in preparation for their North Kerry League campaign, which throws in this week

Kempes Kelliher with his Real Madrid friend in Spain last Saturday

Sgt. Paula Kelliher and her colleague Aaron O’Brien visited second class in the Presentation Primary last Monday and spoke to thekids about road safety and personal safety

Local man Thomas Harrington with his granddaughter Dalia at McGrath’s House in Clashmealcon on the 100th Commemoration of the siege at the nearby cliffs. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtic U11 Green and White teams who both progress to semi finals in their U11 tournament

KILFLYNN

CROTTA ARE MUNSTER SCOR NA NOG CHAMPIONS

A packed hall at Eire Og G A A Pavilion, Ovens County Cork. was treated to the absolute best of talent on Saturday 15th April. Competitors from all 6 counties gave impressive displays and made things very difficult for the adjudicators on the day. But decisions were made and it is safe to say that we have an exemplary team of representatives for the province at the upcoming All Ireland final.

Michael Ryan was an outstanding Fear A Tí for the afternoon, keeping the show moving along nicely with some excellent insights along the way - you can’t beat the experience.

The Kingdom musicians were to the fore in the Instrumental Music competition with Crotta O Neills representing their Club, County and the North Kerry Hurling Board taking the win over Palasgrean, Diarmuid O Mathunas and Upperchurch /Drombane. This was a fantastic competition with next to nothing between all the groups. Playing “The Banks Of The Newfoundland” & “Andy Mccanns Reel” the Kerry champions will now represent their club, county and province in a few weeks’ time.

Huge congratulations and well done to this talented group of Conor Brennan, Thomas Breen, Sarah Murphy, Ellen Trant and Grace Hannon Linnane, their mighty music mentor Aoife Murphy and fantastic Club Scor office Tom Breen who guided Crotta to its first Munster Scor title.

We would like to thank Aoife and Tom, the parents and everyone that has supported them on their journey to get here and we want to wish them the very best of luck in the National Final in the INEC in Killarney on May 6th.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 19th April at 10am Saturday 22nd April at 6pm.

Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie

Masses from St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney are streamed live on www.dioceseofkerry.ie, on Sunday at 10 a.m. Go to Abbeydorney Parish and click on watch live Mass.

Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan

FEILE HURLING FINALS

The Kerry Coiste na nÓg Lee Strand Féile na nGael Under 15 Hurling Finals will take place on Saturday, 22nd April in Abbeydorney.

Division 2 Final: St. Brendan’s v Kilmoyley @ 5.45pm

Division 1 Final: Ballyduff v Crotta O’Neill’s @ 7.15pm. Best wishes to the Crotta players and their mentors.

DART EXHIBITION

Three-time world darts champion John Part will be in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th April for an exhibition and to take on 16 dart players. Contact Mike on 087 9794541 if you want to book your place against John Part.

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

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 10th April at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 5,7,16 and 17. There was no winner of the 3,700 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Alan O’Connell, Rea, Kilflynn, Ray Galvin, Ballyehan, Lixnaw and Eabha and Kyle Hussey, Dysert, Lixnaw.

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. on Monday 24th April at 10.30p.m with a €3,800 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.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

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

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Confidential number 087 7086253. St. Vincent de Paul Society clothes can be donated locally at the Disposal Facility at Abbeydorney GAA Complex or the Railway Bar Car Park, Lixnaw. Your support is greatly appreciated.

ALONE

Are currently looking for befriending volunteers in your area. Visit www.alone.ie for more details and to sign up. If you have concerns about your own wellbeing or are an older person who would like to receive ALONE’s Support & Befriending services, contact ALONE on 0818 222 024 from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week

Listowel Celtic U12 girls who played The Park at the weekend

Enjoying a lovely day and a conversation at Clashmealcon, Causeway were Martin Moore from Listowel with friends Rita and Jim Enright. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtic U12 C team who played The Park last weekend

Stan Foley of Tarbert (left) & John “Bosco” McMahon of Lisselton, meeting up for a chat in Lynch’s Café on Monday.

Photo by Seán Doyle

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Thursday, April 13. Numbers drawn: 2, 4, 19, 21. There was no winner of the Jackpot. Lucky Dips: €100: Eddie & Julie Stack, Lower Aughrim. €50: Michelle Quirke, Causeway. €20 each: Mary Brosnan & Noreen O’Connell, Moyvane. James Fogarty, Moyvane. Bridie Bambury, Lisselton. Annemarie O’Donoghue, Listowel. Joan Fitzgibbon, c/o Marie Wrenn, Athea. Free Tickets: Liz Fitzmaurice, Glenalappa, Moyvane. Hazel Bohan, Tarmons East. Paddy & Nuala, Moyvane Bingo. Eileen Windle, Glin. John Quirke, Rathoran. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (April 20) is €7,000 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

This Thursday night is when the next draw will be held at Bingo. Karen Farrell, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane won €295 in the last draw. This week, it could be you. Thank you all for supporting this fundraiser for your local school. Envelopes are available in all the usual outlets locally, Holly’s Gala, Mike Kennelly’s HomeValue Hardware, Noel Stack, Butchers, Enright’s Bar, The Village Grill, Speedy’s Bar, Moyvane. Newtownsandes Co-op Curl up and Dye (Anna Enright Fogarty) and at Bingo in the Marian Hall on Thursday night. €2.00 per entry or 3 for €5.00.

MOYVANE GAA

GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of last Sunday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn: 1, 8, 23, 31. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Elaine Foley Moran, Online. Jerry Walsh, Clounprohus. Timothy Kennelly, Online. Adrian O’Connell, Moyvane. Cathy & John Hanrahan, Hillview, Moyvane. Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw.

Tickets are also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee member. Next week’s Jackpot is €6,800 and the draw will be held at 8.30pm on Sunday April 23. Thank you for your support.

COISTE NA NOG: The u9’s took on Ardfert on Friday evening and the u11’s played Na Gaeil on Sunday morning. Both teams played well, a credit to their coaches.

MOYVANE U12’S traveled to Croke Park on Wednesday, April 12 and got the chance to play football on the hallowed ground. This was an unbelievable occasion for all 27 who were lucky enough to be part of the day, a day to remember and I’m sure there were many young footballers who dreamed of playing for Kerry in the future and hopefully that dream will come true. Well done to those who organised the trip. This is what football is all about, the fun days, the trips and the camaraderie that goes with being part of a club.

BADMINTON

The Timmy Noonan & John McGrath Invitational Tournament was held in the Moyvane Sports Hall on Monday April 10. Moyvane Badminton club would like to thank everyone that attended, players and supporters. Thank you also to the sponsors Speedy’s Bar and North Cork Creameries.

The results were as follows: Div. 1&2 winners Helen Browne (Moyvane) & Tom Bourke (Kingdom), Runners up Edel Kenny (Ballyheigue) & Donie Enright (Moyvane). Div. 3 winners Adele O’Brien (Killarney) & Micheal Collins (Moyvane), runners up Francine Collins (Moyvane) & Mikey Sheehy (Tralee).

Div. 4 winners Eileen McCarthy (Moyvane) & Alvin Rahman (Killarney), runners up Esther McAuliffe (Listowel) & Liam O ‘ Connor (Moyvane). Div. 5 winners Laura O’Connor (Ballybunion) & Michael Moriarty (Tralee), runners up Ildiko Bayzil (Listowel).

CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE

At a recent meeting of the Area Pastoral Council (with representatives from Listowel, Moyvane, Knockanure, Lixnaw, Iremore, Rathea, Duagh, Lyrecrompane) the provision of Mass for the 8 communities of the region was reviewed. After exploration of possibilities, given the decline in the number of priests (4 at the moment), it was proposed that, among other adjustments, Moyvane-Knockanure would continue to have its vigil Mass on Saturday evenings at 7.30 and morning Mass at 9.30 in Knockanure. Moyvane Sunday 11.00am Mass may be dropped so that the resident priest (for now) in Moyvane could provide Mass elsewhere in the area at that time. Before this arrangement is confirmed, your comments are welcome, preferably in writing, to Fr. Brendan before May 1st. They will be respected and included in any ultimate outcome.

MURHUR NS CLOTHING COLLECTION FUNDRAISER

Make a note of the dates, SATURDAY, APRIL 22 & MONDAY, APRIL 24 are the days you can support your local school. Do you have old, clean, dry clothing items you would like to donate? If yes, please black bag them and drop them to the Moyvane GAA clubhouse on the above dates from 10.00am to 2.00pm and 6,00pm to 8,00pm. Items you can donate include dry, clean, unwanted clothes, bed linen (bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases) shoes, handbags.

Please do not leave bags, at the clubhouse outside of dedicated times. Thank you kindly for your support.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, April 20 10.00am Private Intention

Friday, April 21 10.00am Private Intention

Saturday, April 22 10th Anniversary Mass for James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahanna.

Sunday, April 23 Third Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Con Carmody.

KNOCKANURE:

Sunday, April 23 2nd Anniversary Mass for Angela Kearney.

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 April 11th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 4, 7 & 24 and the Bonus number was 8. There was no winner of the €19,000 Jackpot or the €400 match three. The €20 Consolation winners were John Rochford, Knopogue; Nelly McAuliffe, Cordal; Brandon Scanlon, Benmore. 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.

GAA NEWS

Kerry Hurling:

Ballyduff was represented on all Kerry hurling teams at the weekend. Reece O’Connor, Shay Murphy, Jake Segal, and Michael Houlihan were on the Celtic Challenge team that lost to Tipperary in Fethard on Saturday last.

Luke Kennelly, Anthony Kavanagh, Kieran O’Carroll and Killian Boyle were on the Under 20 side that lost to Laois in the Leinster Round robin U21 Hurling Championship.

Eoin Ross, Kyle O’Connor and Pádraig Boyle, were members of the Senior Hurling team who drew with Carlow in the Joe McDonagh Cup in Austin Stack Park on Sunday last.

Kerry now travel to Kildare on Saturday evening next to take on the “Lilywhites” in Round 3 of the competition.

Club Hurling & Football:

On Friday evening last Ballyduff Senior hurling team traveled to Abbeydorney on Friday evening last. Felding an experimental team we conceded goals in the first and final minutes while in between exchanges were evenly contested so we lost out on the score Abbeydorney 2 – 13 Ballyduff 0 – 13

On this coming Friday we travel to Ardfert to take on St Brendans in Round 5 of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Hurling League Division 1. Throw in is at 7.00pm.

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week:

Thursday 10.00am: Special Intention

Friday 7.00pm: Joan Enright – Month’s Mind

Saturday 6.30pm: Joe Gallagher; Martin & Christina Lynch; Noreen, Jimmy, Joe & Tom Pierse, Marian Pierse-Wallace; Catherine Houlihan; Madge & Richard Dowling

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway

Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday 6.30pm – Mary

O’Sullivan/Phyllis Supple/Bridie Quinlan

Reader: Saturday 6.30pm – Daniel O’Mahony

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am –11.30pm

Trocaire Boxes/Envelopes: Please hand in as soon as possible

Diocesan Collection: This weekend April 22nd/23rd

Peter Pence

Recovery Haven Kerry: Will host the Vicky Phelan Campaign & Portrait Tour on April 21st/22nd. As part of the programme, the Portrait can be viewed at MTU North Campus on Saturday 22nd from 10.30am. Childrens’ workshop CLIMB – 6-week workshop begins on 26th April on Wednesdays at 6.00pm. For more information call 066719212.

RAMBLERS OUTINGS

The Ballyduff Ramblers Golf Society had outings to Ceann Sibeál and Beaufort recently and the results are as follows:

Ceann Sibeál Outing:

Category A:

1st Declan Condon 35pts

2nd Mark Condon 34pts

3rd Colm McElligott 34pts

Category B

1st Brian McGrath 35pts

2nd Chris Enright 30pts

3rd John McCarthy 25pts

Front 9 David Enright 20pts

Back 9 Mark Culhane 18pts

The Ramblers Society would like to thank all those who turned out on the day and to Mike O’Connor, O’Connor’s Bar, Ballyduff for sponsoring the outing. The prize giving will take place at O’Connor’s bar at a later date.

Beaufort Outing:

Category A

1st Mark Condon

2nd David Enright

Category B

1st Stephen Goggin

2nd David O’Grady

Category C

1st Kevin O’Connor

2nd Gary O’Brien

Front 9 Brian McGrath

Back 9 - Pádraig Boyle

Thanks to all those who played on the day. A big thank you also to Phil Lowe of Lowe’s Bar, Ballyduff.

NEXT OUTING: The Ramblers Golf Society’s next outing is the overnight trip to Cork on May 19th

NEWS ITEMS

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

DEATHS

The death took place of Patrick Lynch, Landownes Park, Ennis Road, Limerick and formerly of Clashmealcon, Causeway. His remains reposed at Casey’s Funeral Causeway and his Requiem was celebrated at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff. Burial was in Rahela Cemetery, Ballyduff. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Patrick.

The death took place of Martin Brosnan, 11 Woodgrove, Moyvane and late of Barragougeen, Moyvane. His remains at Lyon’s Funeral Home, Derry, Listowel and his Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Moyvane. Burial was in Ahavoher Cemetery, Moyvane. Sympathy is extended to Martin’s sister, Eileen Brosnan Hussey, Ardoughter, Ballyduff and his family and friends.

The death took place of James “Shamie” Griffin, Ahabeg West, Lixnaw. His remains reposed at the Buckley/Finucane Funeral Home, Lixnaw and his Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw. Burial was in Kiltomey Cemetery, Lixnaw. Sympathy is extended to his wife Eileen (née Burke) formerly of Clahane, Ballyduff, his family, relatives and friends.

ST. BRENDANS AC.

A big weekend ahead for St Brendan’s AC juveniles. On Saturday, the club hosts the first ever triangular match in An Ríocht track versus Iveragh and Star of the Laune. A piece of history and a huge opportunity for athletes to prepare for the count championships coming up in May. Then on Saturday night, a number of club athletes will be honoured in Listowel at the Kerry Athletics Awards Night in the Listowel Arms, Hotel. Training details for adults and juveniles are on the club Facebook page and will be sent to all members.

A THOUGHT

Kindness is for all times in all situations – not just when it suits you!!

BALLYBUNION

AFTERNOON TEA DANCE

The next afternoon Tea Dance will be held Sunday 23rd April in Ballybunion Community Centre from 3pm-5pm. All are welcome to attend, Admission is €7 which includes refreshments. Music by Ger Walsh in Aid Of Ray of Sunshine Foundation. Come along and enjoy a great afternoon of music, dance, chats and tea while supporting charities.

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of Seamus Bennett of Coolbaha and East End and to the family of Willie Enright of Gortnaskeha and England. May they Both Rest in Peace.

BALLYBUNION HOSPICE WALK

The Ballybunion branch of the Kerry Hospice had a lovely walk on Good Friday, the weather held up and would like to thank all those who walked and donated to the Kerry Hospice for this very worthy cause

TINTEÁN THEATRE

Pat and Faye Shortt are coming to the Tinteán on Saturday 29th April. Since collaborating, this comic Father and Daughter duo have written and performed two hilarious online shows ‘’ The Wellness hour with Paaah and Sile’’ and ‘’Pat Shortt’s Comedy Heads’’.

Now the pair bring their madcap characters to the stage in ‘’Well”. The show follows the unfortunate demise of the Dad and Daughter Country and Irish music duo as they attempt to ascend the heights of their local music scene by playing a gig in the town’s hotel.

‘’Well’’ showcases the extraordinary comedy talents of this funny pairing and their exceptional ability to bring humour to the most everyday situation with an array of superbly funny characters. You can secure your tickets today via the website www.tintean.ie

BALLYBUNION SEA & CLIFF RESCUE QUIZ NIGHT

There will be a Pub Quiz in Mikey Joe’s on Saturday April 29th at 9.30pm. Lots of Spot Prizes and tables of four cost €40. If you would like to enter a team, or donate a spot prize for the quiz please contact Derek (087-8542199) or Gearóid (086- 8038772).

FREE ELECTRICAL & BATTERY RECYCLING

ERP in conjunction with Kerry County Council will be hosting an Electrical Recycling Event on Saturday 17th June

From 10am to 4pm, at Listowel Mart. Any item that has a plug on it or batteries in it will be accepted. Come early to avoid disappointment.

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET

Do you make or grow something unique? If so, why not join us in the Summer Ballybunion Community Market!

We’re expanding and we’re on the hunt for like minded people around County Kerry who wish to showcase their product/s. If you are interested, please send us a message on Facebook or text 0862220698.

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. It’s going to be amazing!! Check out www.moya.ie for the full list of events.

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. All materials supplied. Creative Birthday Parties also available. For information contact Marie 0860664435.

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

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

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.

JOY FIT IRELAND

Joy fit is a new exercise programme to Ballybunion, jumping for joy. The venue is the community centre. Tues, Thurs and Sat at 10am and is €15 per class. Booking is required because there are a limited number of boots and they depend on size and weight. Text +380686849819.

BALLYBUNION CCÉ

A reminder that music classes are every Friday in St Joseph Sec School. Registration is also available €6 per child, family membership €20. For more information on classes/times/ registration and hire of instruments Contact Betty 087 9662902. John Fennel Set Dancing Ltd will be doing lessons each Saturday in St Joseph’s Secondary School Hall. Enquires contact John 087 9941466 or Deirdre 086 8429548.

SOCIAL DANCING

Social Dancing takes place every Tuesday night from 7.30pm upstairs in the Community Centre “The Old Central Ballroom” A great night of fun and dancing including waltzing, jiving, quick set, line dancing etc. Please come along and show your support. You do not need a partner on the night.

TAEKWON-DO BALLYBUNION

Taekwon-do Classes are ongoing in Ballybunion Community Centre upstairs hall, on Wednesday evening for beginners aged 5yrs+, teens and adults and on Friday evenings for beginner teens and adults. Great for confidence, balance, co-ordination, fitness, self-defense, self-discipline and its fun. Beginners are always welcome - if interested please contact Michael on 087 9245637.

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 Aggie McMahon, née Kiely, of Sandhill Road, Ballybunion and formerly of Main Street, Tarbert. Aggie, who was aged 76 years, died at her home on Good Friday 7 April. She died after a short illness following a family re-union. Her late husband Mike had died some 18 months previously. Her Requiem Mass took place in St John’s Church, Ballybunion on Easter Monday 10 April with a very large crowd in attendance. The Mass was celebrated by her cousin Fr Eugene O’Cadhla assisted by Fr Sean Hannafin, Parish Priest, Ballybunion and Fr Philip O’Connell, Tarbert. Fr Eugene in his homily said that Aggie was a very private person, with a great love of family and her faith. She was a daily Mass goer and a member of Ballybunion Choir. Before her death she had written instructions on how her funeral service was to be carried out. After Mass interment took place in Killahenny Cemetery, Ballybunion. Aggie was one of 14 children, six boys and eight girls, born to Garda Dan and Theresa Kiely in Tarbert. She attended Tarbert National School and St Ita’s College, Tarbert. She later emigrated to the United States to join other members of her family. She worked in hospitality in New York. She met Mike McMahon from Ballybunion and they were married and reared a family of four boys and a girl. They later returned to Ireland and lived out their retirement in Ballybunion. Aggie was predeceased by her husband Mike, her brother Timmie, sisters Sr. Eily, Gabrielle, Mary Joe, and Phil. Sympathy of the community is extended to her children, Michael, Mary, Dan, Brendan, Kevin and her grandchildren, to her brothers Pete, Dan, Denis, Pat and Mike in Tarbert, to her sisters Cathy in USA, Margaret in Ballybunion and Imelda in Kilmorna,to her extended family, neighbours and friends.

The death also took place of Al Pruszinske in St Paul, Minnesota, USA. Al was the husband of the late Kathleen (Dali) O’Connell, Kilpadogue, Tarbert who died in August 2020. Sympathy to his son Mike, to his sisters-in-law, Brid Histon, Mary Gilroy, Noreen Costello, Tarbert, Patricia Horan, Shannon, brothers-in-law, Patsy O’Connell, Kilpadogue and John and Donie O’Connell in London. Leaba i measc na naomh agus na n-aingil go raibh acu go léir.

CLEAN UP

The County Clean Up Day was a great success. Over the weekend some 50 bags of litter were collected around the parish and left at the Fire Station for

collection by KWD. This initiative promoted locally by Tarbert Development Association was carried out by many volunteers who walked the highways and byways to remove this unsightly litter. One can see the difference clean streets and roadsides make, a welcome sight for locals and visitors alike. We must also realise that litter is not just a one weekend problem. It is up to all of us to be vigilant and be conscious of promoting a clean, safe and healthy environment for all to enjoy all year round. It should also be our legacy for future generations. Ní neart go chur le chéile.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

The Shannonside Women’s Group will hold a Clothes Collection in the Church car park on Thursday 27 April from 8 am to 10.30 am. The proceeds are in aid of Darkness into Light and Tarbert Tidy Towns. So, time to clean out the winter wardrobe and support good causes.

TROCAIRE

A reminder that the Trócaire collection is due to be finalised. If anybody has a Trócaire box or envelope please return it to the Sacristy or hand it in to the Parish office as soon as possible. There are still some bottles of Easter Holy Water available for collection in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert.

THE RAMBLING HOUSE

The Rambling House continues as usual on the last Saturday of the month, 29 April. The best of traditional music, song and story from North Kerry and West Limerick will be available at Tarbert Community Centre from 8 pm with a welcome cupán tae ar fáil ina diaidh agus fáilte roimh gach einne. Bigi ann chun sult agus spraoi a baint as an oiche.

ISLAND ROAD

Walking the Tarbert Island road on the couple of lovely fine days we were blessed with last week it was a cause of concern to see the number of breaches in the old stone wall caused by proximity of tree roots in the wood just inside the walls. This has been a cause of concern for a long time and is now getting worse. There must surely be some government or heritage grant available to repair and restore these damaged walls along such a beautiful amenity walk enjoyed by everybody. The lovely daffodils which we enjoyed so much have now faded and gone reminding us of Robert Herrick’s lovely poem we learned going to school-’ Fair daffodils, we weep to see you haste away so soon, As yet the early rising sun has not attained his Noon, Stay, stay until the hasting day has run But to the evensong And, having prayed together, we will go with you along.’

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

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

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Saturday 22nd April, Mass at 7.30pm for Mag Kelliher & Noreen O’Keeffe, Ballinclogher & Leshia Conway, Leixlip.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 23rd April, Mass at 11.00am for Nellie & Martin Purtill, Banemore.

RATHEA CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 23rd April, Mass at 9.30am.

PARISH OFFICE:

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

OBITUARY

The death recently occurred of James Shamie Griffin, Ahabeg West, Lixnaw. Sympathy to his wife Eileen, children: Helen, Michelle, Anthony, Malcolm, and the extended Griffin family. May he rest in peace.

LIXNAW HOSPICE GROUP

The Lixnaw Hospice Group would thank everyone, who gave so generously to our recent Annual Hospice Walk & Soup Kitchen Fundraiser and also to Stack’s Londis Shop, who gave €248 from the proceeds of their recent raffle of the Kerry Team framed photo. A total of €2,415.00 was raised. Thank you all so much for your continued support. It is greatly appreciated.

LIXNAW HURLING CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Rosemary Honan, on winning €124 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Walsh’s Bar. Thanks for your continued support.

Results/Fixtures:

Lixnaw senior team were defeated by the slenderest of margins when they played Causeway in the county league on Sunday evening. The final score was 0-17 for Causeway, Lixnaw 1-13. The senior team are scheduled to play Ballyheigue in Hermitage Park on Friday evening at 6.30pm, while the Intermediate team are due to play St. Brendans on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm in Hermitage Park.

The Under 15 team were defeated by Kilmoyley in the semi-final of the Féile competition in Hermitage Park on Tuesday evening.

The Kerry Senior Hurlers played a very exciting draw with Carlow in Tralee on Sunday in the Joe McDonagh Cup, both sides scored 0-21. Darragh Shanahan and Shane Conway played significant roles in achieving this result. They will play Kildare away next weekend in a very important fixture.

Kelton Molloy and Eoghan Stack were on the Kerry Under 20 team defeated by Kildare on Bank Holiday Monday

and were in action again last Saturday when they played Laois in Portlaoise. Aidan O’Mahony and Ivan Conway lined out for Kerry when they were defeated by Dublin in their third game in the Leinster Minor championship.

Congratulations and well done to the Kerry Camogie team who defeated Meath in the Division 2A League final in Croke Park on Sunday by 0-14 to 0-13. Congratulations in particular to Julie Anne O ‘ Keeffe, Kate Buckley, and Emma Conway on this fine achievement.

GAA Lotto:

Club officers are currently collecting €50 from supporters which allows them to select their numbers and be included in the draw for the entire 26 weeks. There is also an offer which combines club membership and the Lotto. Each week you can purchase tickets from Foley’s Gala Express, Lixnaw Post Office, and the local bars as well as online through Clubforce.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

Upcoming Events:

Entries are now being taken for Skittles (U.12, U.14, U.16 Teams). The deadline is next Sunday, 23rd April.  If interested, please send your entry to the following email address: lixnaw@communitygames.eu Please include the child’s name, address, date of birth and particular competition, i.e., age group.  Details of this competition can be found at www.communitygames.ie under Team events.

Best of luck:

On Saturday next, Saoirse McCarthy will be competing in the U.12 Solo Music and Solo Singing Competitions in Fossa, so we want to wish her the very best of luck. Also competing on Sunday next will be the U.12 Boys Soccer Team. Lixnaw Parish will be competing against 17 other teams in Mastergeeha, so we want to wish them every success in this competition too. Up Lixnaw!

LIXNAW CLUB LOTTO DRAW

Jackpot €10,400. Numbers drawn were: 8, 10, 15, 24. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Mike Sullivan, Finuge; Liz O’Keeffe, Dale Road; James Sheehan Kilflynn. Next draw will take place in the Railway Bar on 17th April. Jackpot €10,450.

ST SENAN’S GAA

Club Lotto Draw: Date 10/04/23 Jackpot €8,800. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 15, 19, 22, 32. Lucky dip €30 winners: Brendan Dennehy, Irrremore; Margaret Cahill, Kilshinane. Lucky dip €20 winners: Ann Fitzmaurice, Mountcoal; Brendan Mahony, Ballyrehan; Aiden Behan, Abbeydorney. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €8,900. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for continued support.

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

Photos of the Maurice Collins Memorial All Ireland Vintage Day held in Ardfert on Easter Sunday. They were all taken in the Old Rambling House

Attending the 100th Commemoration at Clashmealcon, Causeway on Sunday were Moss Moriarty, Ballylongford, Michael Vallelly, Asdee with Francis and Michael Kelly descendents of Edward Greaney. Photo Moss Joe Browne

In the Munster Community Games on Saturday, the Listowel boys, after beating Cork in the semi-final, went down 2-1 to Clare. The girls, after beating Limerick in the semi-final, also went down 2-1 to Clare. Silver for both Listowel teams was a great result. Congrats to Roly and both teams

Listowel Celtic U10 girls who played in the Soccer Sisters Blitz in UL last weekend

Listowel Celtic U14 Premier who played MEK at the weekend

Well done to Listowel Emmets Senior ladies team who played Annascaul/Castlegregory in Rd 2 of the Donal Curtin Cup in Listowel. Final score Listowel Emmets 02-12 Annascaul/Castlegregory 01-07. Well done Listowel and thanks to Annascaul/Castlegregory for a great sporting game

Listowel Celtic U12 A team who played Killarney Athletic last weekend

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games u14 Draughts team on winning Silver medals in the Munster Community Games competition recently in Rathkeale House Hotel

Attending the funeral of Shamie Griffin at Lixnaw last Thursday were Adrian Byrne, Tomás Coolahan and Michael Allen. Photo Moss Joe Browne

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 17/04/23 - Numbers Drawn 4-7-19-20

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Dan Kennedy c/o The Racecourse

€20 Annemarie Walsh - Online

€20 Alan Sugrue, Cahirciveen

€20 Mike Holly, O’Connells Avenue

€20 Nancy O’Connor, O’Connells Avenue

Next Draw 24/04/23 at Jets Bar - Jackpot €6,400

We have a number of fixtures coming up on this weekend, please keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixture’s and results

We wish all our teams playing the best of luck in their games.

LISTOWEL EMMETS GAA

Master the Challenge and you could win €300!

Congratulations to Des O’Donnell on winning our US Masters Golf Challenge, a huge thank you to Pierse & Fitzgibbon Solicitors for sponsoring our annual fundraiser and to everyone that continues to support it.

Other winners were Second: Billy O’Connor, Joint Third were Owen McMahon and Olive Pierse.

Emmets Fixtures & Results

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

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

County Senior League Div2 Round 4: Firies v Emmets on Sunday 23rd April at 3pm in Farranfore.

Lee Strand County U15 League Round 4: Ardfert V Emmets A in Kilcummin on 19th April 7pm

Lee Strand U13 County League Round 4: Emmets B V Ballyduff on Sunday 23rd April in Frank Sheehy Park at 11am. Emmets A travel to Ballymac on Sunday evening at 6pm.

Lee Strand U11 County League Round 3: Emmets V Moyvane on Thursday 20th April in Frank Sheehy Park at 6.30pm

Results

County Development League Div3 Round 2: Emmets 2-12 Moyvane 4-18

LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

Training is ongoing for all age groups with the county athletic finals just around the corner on 1st May. In preparation, many of the athletes went to sun-baked Ennis last weekend for their open sports. Too many trophies to mention but they all preformed well and had great fun. Lots of PB’s and great experience before counties.

This coming weekend six club athletes will be honoured for their athletic achievements over the past 2 years at the County Awards night in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Club Awards goes to Noelle Dillion and Aoibhinn Harte. County Awards will be presented to Megan Lynch and Padraic McCarthy. International Awards will be presented to Kevin Lynch and Donal Leahy.

This week we have a quick look at the female award winners. Noelle Dillon is a long distance, cross country runner who has excelled over the past 12 months winning her first County Cross Country in 2012 and 12th in Munster. Noelle won Bronze at the North Munster Schools in 2022 and Gold in the County 3km Junior women. Noelle even competed in the 4x100m county relay winning Gold. Noelle cross country success continued in 2022 with a 6th place finish at Munster level. Overall Noelle, is making progress year on year and continues to work hard.

Aoibhinn Harte is a member of our throws group who has many success over the past year. Aoibhinn is very committed and dedicated to her sport and great to see the fruits of her hard work coming to fruition. Aoibhinn had many success at County level across all throws events but she did extremely well at Munster level including Munster Indoors and Outdoor Shot Putt Bronze medal.

Munster Juniors: Double Gold in the Shot and WFD. Kerry Colleges: Silver in Shot at Seniors level. North Munster schools: Intermediate Gold in discus and Bronze in the Shot. National level finished in top 8 shot putt and 4th Junior WFD at Nationals. We done Aoibhinn and keep building on your success for 2023.

Megan specialises in the 100m and 200m and has being consistently present in Athletics for the past 10 years when she was part of the Lios Tuathail AC U10 relay that won Bronze in the National 4x100m relay. Megan breakthrough year came in 2022, when she won her first individual national medal in the 60m indoors. The 2022 outdoor season continued with greater success with her first National championship Gold medal at the U19 100m and backed up with a silver in the 200m. That was a magical weekend. Megan is the lead leg on the club relay team that also had great success in 2022 with a CBP in the Munster U23 Outdoors and a National Senior 4x100m relay Silver medallist. Overall, Megan achieved 4 National medals and 6 Munster medals in 2022. Megan is a

great example of sticking with the process through the years and you will achieve the highest levels in your sport.

Training Times:

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

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Dooks Exchange Day 4 Ball Better Ball – Sponsored by OG Insulation –Sunday 16th April 2023

1st   John Guiney (15)  Maurice O’Riordan

throughout the game. Our lads battled hard but lost Gavin O’Keeffe and Sean Spink to injury which really put them on the back foot. The team kept fighting and there was four points in it with 15 minutes to play. However Firies struck for another goal and add a couple of points which left the final score at Finuge 0-10 to Firies 2-11.

This is a young team and will grow for this experience. The team lined out as Mikey Fealy joint captain, Donal McNamara, Gearoid O’Sullivan, Fionn Morrissey, Aidan O’Mahony, Ivan Conway, Davy McCarthy, Gavin O’Keeffe, Mark McElligott, Kieran Stack joint captain, Padraig O’Donoghue, Sean Spink, Mathew Flaherty, Lee Caffrey, Cillian O’Sullivan, Joseph McElligott, Darragh O’Sullivan.

U15: The game with Knocknagoshel/Brosna was unable to go ahead last week. Next up this Wednesday the 19th is a game at home with Kerins O’Rahillys/ St Pats.

U13: The team played Ballymac last Sunday at home in O’Sullivan Park in glorious sunshine. An open game from both sides saw our lads ahead 8 points to 2 at halftime after the aid of the breeze. A really hard-working display in the second half saw the boys run out winners on the scoreline Finuge 0-13 to Ballymac’s 0-05. Ruairí O’Brien was captain on the day. Next up is the final round of phase one with an away game to An Ghaeltacht.

Fixtures: Sunday 23rd April 2023 – Men’s Singles Sponsored by Murphy New Homes – Old Course

Ladies Singles Stableford Competition Sponsored by Christy Walsh The Well Listowel – Cashen Course Sunday 16th April 2023

U11: The team put in a really strong performance away to Castlegregory last week. Everyone played really strongly and it was a very impressive overall display, well done to everyone! Next up is a home game with Knocknagoshel this Thursday the 20th.

U9: Last week the team played in their first round of Go Games series with our neighbours Listowel. The team played really well, well done to everyone involved. Other teams in Group G are Clounmacon, Tarbert, Beale, Bally/Asdee, with the next game against Bally/Asdee on the 25th of April.

U7: The team will take part in a monster blitz this Sunday hosted by St Senans. The first of the Go Games series commence for the U7s on the 8th of May when our super troopers travel to Tarbert! The best of luck to all our boys and girls involved - enjoy the experience. Training continues at Lixnaw astro pitch Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm. Anyone interested in playing football at this age are very welcome to make contact with a club officer for more information. Please follow us on social media for updates.

MEMBERSHIP is overdue by all members old and new for 2023. Please reach out to your respective manager, if on a team. Thank you for your continued support, it is greatly appreciated by the club.

Fixtures:

Saturday 22nd April 2023 – Ladies Singles Stableford Competition Sponsored by Dr. Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products – Old Course

Tuesday 25th April 2023 – Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Medal I Competition – Old Course

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 13th April 2023 – Cashen Course

1st Michael Fogarty (21) 36+1      37pts.

2nd Jonty Crosse (26) 28+7        35pts.

3rd John Sexton (19)  33+1         34pts. B5-12. B4-10.

Gross. Tony Hanley                   23pts.

4th Leo Allman (20) 33+1        34pts. B5-12. B3-8.

5th Pius Collins (33) 27+6     33pts.

6th John Quirke (14)                   32pts.         B5-12.

7th Noel Kneafsey (21) 30+2    32pts.         B5-10.

8th Tommy Gleeson (22) 26+5        31pts.         B5-11.

9th Tom O’Connor (20)                  31pts.        B5-10.

10th Eddie Moylan (20)                   31pts.        B5-9.

V. Rory Flannery (22) 31-3      28pts.         B5-9.

S.V. Tadgh Barrett (38) 23+2      25pts.         B5-5.

S.S.V. Eamon Condon (22) 30-1      29pts.         B5-11.

Fixtures: Thursday 20th April – Senior Mens Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 14th April 2023 – Old Course

1st Nora Quaid PH 1 34 nett

Louise Griffin PH 1

Eleanor O’Sullivan PH 2

2nd Mary Horgan Ph 1 36 nett

Margaret McAuliffe Ph 1

Nuala Lynch Ph 2

Fixtures: Friday 21st April 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

SENIOR: This week was a break week and the action resumes with a home game against Austin Stacks B this Sunday the 23rd. The team currently sit on top of div 5A with two wins and a draw so far.

MINORS: The team lined out last Sunday to play Firies in the league final. The game was played in Knocknagoshel last Sunday evening. Firies got an early goal which put them on the front foot and they held on to this advantage

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.

EASTER HAMPER: Congratulations to Odhran O’Connell who won our Easter hamper! Thank you to McCarthys Bar Finuge for their help selling lines and to all those who supported the draw.

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal on Monday 17/04/2023 at 19:30h Jackpot €8900. Not Won. Numbers Drawn, 02, 10, 20, 23.

Lucky dip:

€30 each: Hannah Sweeney, Caoimhe Dillon Leith West

€20 each: Pat Dillon, Bess Cashell, Mike Regan.

Next week’s Jackpot 9,000 - Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5

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

Our Senior team take on Keel in the fourth round of the credit union senior county league this weekend Sunday 23rd April at 2pm in Keel, please come and support.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €12,600

Numbers drawn 9,16,19,30

€50 Bernie McKenna, Lyre

€30 Deirdre O’Connell, Duagh

€20 Donie Fitzgerald, Duagh

€20 Aidan Dennehy, Duagh

€20 Tom O Sullivan, Craggane

€20 Sellers Prize Larry O’Connor

Match 3’s: Sheila Buckley. Tom & Aisling Stack, Glantine Aisling Stack, Glantine. Niamh Buckley, Ballygarett

Jerry Courtney, Knocknagoshel

Thank you all for your continued support. Next weeks jackpot €12,700 with draw in O’Briens Bar at 9:30pm.

Tickets available from usual sellers, Watsons, Sheehy Insulation, O’Connors Hardware, Jims Goulds, Jim’s Bar, O’Briens Bar or at www.klubfunder.com

MOYVANE GAA

Lotto Results 16/04/2024 - Numbers 1, 8, 23, 31

No winner - Lucky dips

Elaine Foley: Online

Jerry Walsh: Clounprohus

Timonthy Kennelly: Online

Adrian O’Connell: Moyvane

Cathy & John Hanrahan: Hillview

Next Weeks Jackpot €6,800

Juniors: Moyvane juniors took on Listowel emmets B in the development league division 3 round 2. The boys showed great skill and teamwork throughout the game, and the score showed it!

Moyvane 4-18 -v- Listowel 2-12

Well Done lads!

Coiste na NÓg

U9s took on Ardfert on Friday evening. U11s took on Na Gaeil on Sunday morning. Both teams were brilliant in their skills!

U13s will take on Cordal Tuesday at 7pm in Con Brosnan park.

Moyvane U12’s travelled to Croke Park on Wednesday 12th April to show off their excellent skills, and well they certainly made us proud!! Well done to all involved in the big trip!

Make sure to keep up to date on fixture and other events on our social media pages @moyvanegaa

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 14th April 2023, were as follows, 3, 10, 24, 31. The Jackpot was €3,800 and there was no Jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

John Ross Dowling - Online.

Catriona Madden Online.

Philip Moran - Kiltean.

Dean Finn - Glenbeigh.

Ciaran Fennell - Moybella.

The following won three free tickets:

Dermot Hughes- Online.

John Houlihan- Lartigue Village.

Paul Kennelly.

Next Jackpot will be €3,900 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 21st April 2023.

County League Fixtures - Upcoming fixtures:

Ballydonoghue V Dromid in Coolard next Sunday @ 2pm.

Results - Development League Division:

Ballydonoghue B away to Cordal B took place on Sunday in Cordal at 2p.m. The final score was Cordal 1-8 to Ballydonoghue 0-15.

County Clean Up: Thanks to everyone who took part and helped to make our parish a cleaner place to be.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 15th April 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €4,200. Numbers Drawn: 8 - 11- 13- 31

No Winner - Lucky Dips

€20: Noelle Mulvihill, Online

€20: Hugo Finucane c/o Finucanes Bar

€20: Ballylongford Golf Society

€20: Bernadette O Sullivan, Lenamore

3 x Free tickets: Liz Mulvihill, Well Road

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 22nd April with a Jackpot of €4,250. 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

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 8th April 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €4,150. Numbers Drawn: 2 - 14- 15- 20

No Winner - Lucky Dips:

€20: Con McCarthy, Listowel

€20: John Wren, Online

€20: Pat Prendergast and Jerry Heaphy

€20: Eddie Mangan

3 x Free tickets: Jackie O Neill

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 15th April with a JACKPOT of €4,200

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

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

Thanks for your continued Support

ASDEE GAA

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. This week’s winners are, Jer Flavin, c/o Kevin Mulvihill, Eimear and Orlaith O Hanlon, Asdee East, Ritchie O Donoghue, Beale, Ballybunion.

Shannon Rangers: There will be a very important Meeting of the Shannon Rangers GAA Club on this Wednesday April 19th with the venue the Ballydonoghue G A A Grounds commencing at 8.45 sharp. With a few things to discuss including the 2023 Senior Team along with fundraising it is important that all six clubs involved; Asdee, Ballylongford, Tarbert, Ballyduff, Ballydonoghue and Beale should have their club delegates in attendance.

Congrats: Congratulations to Jackie Horgan of St. Senans and the Kerry Camogie team who had an epic victory over Meath in Division 2 of the Ladies League Final at Croke Park on Sunday last. Jackie scorer of 4pts and player of the match has many Asdee connections as her mother Ann Collins Horgan hails from the townland of Craughdarrig, Asdee.

Fixtures: Credit Union County Football League, Round 4, Asdee away to Rathmore “B”, this 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 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 Match: Tarbert U9s kicked off their season with a great performance in Clounmacon on Friday evening 14th April. Some great scores and tough defending made it very difficult for the home side. Great first night out

U11 County Go Games Fixture:

Tarbert U11s are at home to Beale on Thursday 20th April at 6.30pm.

U11 County Go Games League. Our U11s hosted Glenflesk on Thursday evening 13th April. Both teams played some excellent football and gave both sets of supporters at great evenings entertainment. Panel was: Victoria Barrett, Aisling Denihan, Holly Mulvihill, Jayce Wren, Tamatea Charlie, Jerome Woods, Cormac Kelly, Tom O Donnell, Thomas Flaherty, Conor Mulhern, Niamh Mulvihill, Tewan Costello, Darragh Fennell, Henry Carey, Noah Gallagher, Anna Holme.

U13 County League Result:

Beale Tarbert 1-07, Dromid Waterville 0-09. Beale Tarbert made it three wins from three in Division 7 with an enthralling win over a very good Dromid Waterville side on Sunday evening 16th April in Ballybunion. Beale Tarbert had to dig deep as they found themselves 2 points behind with 10 minutes remaining. Great resilience from the boys saw them kick three points in the closing stages to win by the slinderest of margins. This was another excellent team performance by all the players who took to the field. This result puts Beale Tarbert top of the table with one game left to play. Tarbert players who played were Ryan Collins in goals, Jamie Buckley and Oisin Holme in the backs, Danny Finucane at midfield and Sean O Connell, Odhran Finucane and Gavin Denihan in the forwards.

Huge thanks to all the supporters who cheered on the boys this evening. Also wishing Jack Blake and Jack O Gorman a speedy recovery.

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

U13 County League Fixture: Beale/Tarbert are away to Kock/Brosna Sunday on 23rd April at 6pm.

U15 County League Result.

Tarbert 11-07, Castleisland 0-03. Our U15s had a comfortable win their first game in this years County League. Panel was: Michael Finucane, Fionn Egan, Robert Fitzell, Gavin Denihan, Mickey Carmody, Seamus Carrig (0-01), Donal Finucane (2-01), Lee Moriarty, Pa Dillon (1-00), Tadhg O Connell (4-03), Shea Culhane (0-01), Ryan Browne (1-01), Cathal Halton (3-00), Matthew St John, Cian O Connor.

U15 County League Fixture: Tarbert U15s are at home to Beale on Wednesday 19th April at 7pm.

County Minor Football League Division 2 Champions

TARBERT 2-6 KILCUMMIN 1-7 (full report on page 25)

Tarbert produced an inspirational comeback to see off the challenge of Kilcummin in an exciting County MFL (Division 2) Final at Brosna on Monday evening 10th April. Six points behind approaching half-time in this decider, Joe Coolahan and Paddy Moriartys boys dug deep to eventually prevail.

Well done to the management team of Paddy Moriarty and Joe Coolahan, who have guided this marvellous group of players all the way through the age grades.

In what was, unquestionably, a wonderful team effort, Aaron White’s two big saves, and the kick-outs he rained down on Paudie Finucane in the second half, were vital factors in the eventual victory.

TARBERT SCORERS: C Moriarty 2-4 (0-4fs), P Finucane (f), A Enright 0-1 each.

TARBERT: Aaron White; Thady Mulvihill, Conor Egan, Shane Stack; Dylan Kennedy, David Mulvihill, Lee Moriarty; Paudie Finucane, Michael Coolahan; Donal Finucane, Shaun Wren, Mikey Carmody; Tadhg O’Connell, Caolam Moriarty, Adam Enright. Subs: Cathal Halton for Carmody (ht), Jack Walsh, Pa Dillon, Lee Mulvihill (injured).

County Senior Football League Fixture:

Our Senior team are away to Cordal on Sunday 23rd April at 2.00pm.

SHANNONSIDE TARBERT LGFA CLUB

U12s North Kerry League Division 5 Result: Castlegregory 0-07, Shannonside 5-10.

Shannonside Ladies U12s had a super win on their first day out today away in Castlegregory. This was a great performance with all players helping the team to victory. Shannonside Tarbert Panel was: Victoria Barrett, Isabelle Leamy, Hannah Mulvihill (0-01) (Captain), Ava Mulvihill, Hillary Barrett (1-01), Ali Sheehan (1-02), Niamh Halton (0-01), Aisling Denihan (2-03), Holly Mulvihill (0-01), Leah O Riordan (0-01), Mia Henderson (1-00), Masha Sheludko. Coaches: Eleanor Sheehan, Tommy Barrett, Noreen Denihan, Marie Mulvihill

Shannonside U12 Ladies North Kerry League Fixture:

Our U12s are at home to Currow in the North Kerry League on Tuesday evening 25th April

DUAGH/LYRE COMM GAMES

Munster Community Games

Chess: Unfortunately, no joy for our u13 Chess team last Sunday at Rathkeale House Hotel in the Munster Chess competition. The team played great and the experience will stand to this young team going forward, many playing their first competition in the County competition. Well done everyone, special thanks to coaches Derry Buckley and Lisa Cahill who have helped the team train since the won the County competition. Thanks to Lyreacrompane Community centre for the venue for training. Thanks to all our parent’s for travelling on the day and to training along with supporting our participants. Team: Isabelle Cahill, Charlie Watson, Robbie O’Mahony, Katie Brosnan, Fionn Buckley, Sophie Rinkevica and Conor O’Mahony.

Draughts: Huge congratulations to our u14 Draughts team who won silver medals in the Munster competition last Sunday in Rathkeale House Hotel. The team had a win over Clare in the semi-final and lost out in the final to Cork. Team: Thomas Cahill, Luke Bambury Lawson, Eric Sheehy, Eoghan Dillon, Gearoid Buckley, Jamie Daly and Catherine Buckley. Thanks to team Manager Sheila Cahill and coach Andy Keane. Thanks to all our parent’s for travelling and supporting our participants.

Art & Handwriting: All entries are with our judges and we will post and notify winners once received.

KERRY PITCH & PUTT

As the 2023 Pitch & Putt season gets underway in earnest this weekend, it starts exactly how it finished in 2022, with the Adult County Matchplay Championships in Tralee this Sunday April 23rd. Pitch & Putt Ireland have altered their calendar for this year meaning Matchplay and Strokeplay Champions will now go in sequence date wise from county onto provincial and then national. Unfortunately due to the recent spell of wet weather Newmarket have had to pull out as hosts of this event as the County Board are grateful for Tralee stepping up to take the event following the effect the weather has had on all our courses in recent weeks. Full details relating to all draws will be posted on the Facebook page and emailed to clubs in advance of the weekend. Damien Fleming is seeking a third consecutive Senior Mens title only six months after he defeated Tralee’s Jason Cregan in the final on the October Bank Holiday Weekend. Tralee hosts the only major provincial fixture in the county this year as they will host the Munster Matchplay finals on the weekend of May 21st next. Qualifying for this will take place on Sunday May 7th as the venue for same will be confirmed by the County Board in due course. We are celebrating 50 years of County Board Pitch & Putt this year in the county with Deerpark’s foundation in 1973 officially creating the first Kerry Pitch & Putt Board under national auspices. Castleisland had been operating since the 1960’s before the other Kerry clubs were formed.

After their great year in 2022 Listowel will be hosting their delayed 50th anniversary celebrations in May as the county hopes to feature strongly on the provincial and national stages again. At a County Board meeting last month, James Fleming of Deerpark was appointed as Senior Mens Inter-County team manager while John Fitzgerald (Tralee) and Christy O’Mahony (Listowel) remain on as Intermediate and Junior team managers respectively.

The trials for the Intermediate and Junior Mens teams this year will be based on the Bob Casey Inter-Club Strokeplay rounds with performances on the night converted into points for players afterwards. The Bob Casey itself gets underway on May 16th in Deerpark while the Tim Scannell Memorial Inter-Club Matchplay begins on Tuesday June 20th in Listowel.

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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.

MEANING OF LIFE

“Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch walks free from court after not guilty verdict in the Regency Hotel murder trial. Mr. Hutch walked from court a free man.”

That news got front page coverage in every newspaper this week and no doubt will be the topic of debate across the land for a while. What a wonderful word “Freedom”, But what is the nature of real freedom? It got me thinking.

Since l became a bible believing Christian l am coming to understand what real freedom is. The Gospel of John chapter 8 verse 36 tells me “..So if the Son(that’s Jesus) sets you free you will be free indeed.”

Ephesians 3:12 says “In Him(that’s Jesus) and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and with confidence. “

Again in Galatians 5:1 we read “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. “

So, what is this real, true freedom that comes only from Jesus?

Christ’s death on the cross has freed us to become the people our Creator designed us to be. He intends for us to be vessels of His love, peace and joy.

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

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

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

PRAYER TO THE SLEEPING ST. JOSEPH

O Saint Joseph. you are a man greatly favoured by the Most High. The angel of the Lord appeared to you in dreams, while you slept, to warn you and guide you as you cared for the Holy Family. You were both silent and strong, a loyal and courageous protector.

Dear Saint Joseph, as you rest in the Lord, confident of His absolute power and goodness, look upon me. Please take my need… (mention your request here) … into your heart, dream of it, and present it to your Son. Help me then, good Saint Joseph, to hear the voice of God, to arise, and act with love. I praise and thank God with joy.

Saint Joseph, I love you. Amen.

Grateful thanks for many requests granted. E.M.

It cost Him His life to obtain this magnificent freedom for us.

The penalty we all deserve has been removed and now we have eternal life.

Because of what Jesus has done we can each walk free, completely free, with no fear of being caught at a future date. All our sin, past, present, and future has been completely forgiven and we escape the punishment that was our due. But we must individually accept this gift of salvation because of what Jesus has accomplished for us on the cross by His sacrificial death. This is the truth. And when we know and believe this it is true freedom. Scripture tells me this in John 8:32 “And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. “

I know this truth. I believe it and l am forever grateful to be a child of the One, True and Living God who went to such extremes to gain my love and your love and to give us full access to His love, forgiveness, and new life. I would be a fool to ignore His gift of freedom.

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

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THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

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

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

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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

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

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