Volume 15 Issue 4 by TheAdvertiser

Thurs 4th August 2022 Vol. 15 Issue 4

Baby Tristan Luke Bieri after his Christening in St. John’s Church Ballybunion last Saturday. Pictured with his Grandparents Tony & Breda O’Gorman Ballybunion and Philippe & Michelle Bieri from Bordeaux, France

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AMBITIOUS LEGAL MERGER IN MUNSTER AS NORTH KERRY AND WEST LIMERICK FIRMS COMBINE FORCES

Listowel based legal firm, Purtill Solicitors, and Abbeyfeale based legal firm, Woulfe Murphy Solicitors, have merged to become Purtill Woulfe Murphy from the 1st August 2022. The new combined firm will offer a greater depth of services to Irish and International clients across many areas of law including; Conveyancing & Property, Probate and Estates; Personal Injuries and Medical Negligence, General Litigation, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Family Law, Agricultural and Farming Law. Purtill Solicitors was formed in 2009 in Ballybunion by Margarita Purtill and has expanded to become a modern efficient practice in Listowel employing five solicitors. Fiona O’Sullivan took over Woulfe Murphy Solicitors in Abbeyfeale in 2008, a practice that has been in existence since 1915. She has since grown the firm into a strong modern practice catering for many areas of general practice. Both solicitors and incoming Partner Paul Cannon have a wealth of legal experience and are excited by the opportunities the new merger presents. Principal Solicitor of Woulfe Murphy Solicitors, Fiona O’ Sullivan, outlined that “both firms have a similar ethos and work ethic in relation to their business and commitment to their clients. This makes the merger a natural step in strengthening the delivery of services to clients”. Margarita Purtill of Purtill Solicitors commented that “this is an important step forward allowing both firms to merge as one and deliver a greater range of services to clients while retaining both offices and all staff”. Paul Cannon incoming partner stated that he was “excited to be coming in at Partner level to develop the new firm into one of Munster’s leading legal practices as the firm continues to provide a consistently high level of legal services to not just the people of North Kerry and West Limerick but to all areas of the country”. All positions in both firms are being retained and both offices in Listowel and Abbeyfeale will remain open. Purtill Woulfe Murphy look forward to serving their client base with an expanded range of services into the future. Any queries can be directed to any of the partners at… • Listowel office on 068 28766 • Abbeyfeale office on 068 31106 Pictured are Margarita Purtill and Paul Cannon of Purtill’s Solicitors Listowel with Fiona O’Sullivan of Woulfe Murphy Solicitors in Abbeyfeale.

BILL AND FRED PERFORM DANCE AT KERRY SCHOOLS

Elysia McMullen and Luisa Schmitz formed Bill and Fred Productions in 2020. They perform as Bill and Fred - a clown duo who merge dance, clowning, circus and theatre. They were in Kerry recently, bringing their show Bill and Fred’s Adventures to a number of schools. The performances were facilitated by Kerry County Council’s dancer in residence, Catherine Young. The residency is funded by Kerry County Council and the Arts Council and supported by Creative Ireland Kerry. “It’s really important that children have an opportunity to experience live performance by dance artists, as well as also getting a chance to dance and move themselves,” says Catherine Young. “I had seen Bill and Fred perform for a young audience in Limerick and I knew they would bring a show full of fun and energy to Kerry school children.” The schools visited were Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn and Presentation Primary School in Tralee and Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail in Listowel (pictured). Each school was treated to a performance and a dance workshop afterwards.

“It was engaging, interactive, funny, entertaining and had a little message too which was lovely and meaningful for the children,” says Helena Hennessy, Assistant Principal and Arts Coordinator at Presentation Primary, Tralee. “They loved it. They were talking about it for the rest of the day. They were asking me afterwards when would Bill and Fred be coming back!” “They were absolutely blown away by the dancing performance,” says Séana Ní Chuain, Principal at Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail. “We didn’t know what to expect, but the pupils thought they were brilliant and hadn’t seen anything as creative as it before. In my own house, my daughters told me they want to be dancers after seeing it!” “We were delighted to have Elysia and Luisa with us under the dancer in residence programme – this was a great opportunity for children to access free dance performance and learn about movement in a relaxed and fun-filled way,” says Kate Kennelly, Arts Officer with Kerry County Council. Kerry County Council have a number of artists residencies covering art forms such as dance, writing, and film funded by Kerry County Council and the Arts Council and supported by Creative Ireland Kerry. To find out more about events and opportunities with the residencies contact the Arts Office at arts@kerrycoco.ie or visit kerrycoco.ie/arts Photos by: Domnick Walsh info@dwalshphoto.ie

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CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY Welcome to my weekly column and my Pod of Positivity. It is here you will find little tips, tools and information that help us to maintain a life of health, wellness, love, and gratitude while using DóTerra’s essential oils in our daily routine. As a certified DóTerra essential oil specialist I have been delighted to help and support so many people and their families over the last three years on their essential oil journey throughout North Kerry, West Limerick and beyond. I know how these oils can support the Body, the Mind, and the Mood and this week I want to share with you my very popular Trio Kit.

BRENDAN GRAHAM RECEIVES SEÁN MCCARTHY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Brendan Graham pictured receiving the 2022 Seán McCarthy Lifetime Achievement Award for songwriting from Jimmy Deenihan, Chairperson of the Seán McCarthy, Ballad and Storytelling Festival and former Minister for Arts and Heritage & the Sean McCarthy committee. In presenting the award Jimmy said that Brendan is one of Irelands most prolific and successful song writers and his songs have been seen by over two billion viewers on youtube and have been recorded by many of Irelands best known artists and groups including Westlife, Brian Kenneddy and Daniel O Donnell. Journalist Con Houlihan said that some of the best poetry produced in this country today is in the form of a song-Brendan Graham is touched by genius. Photo by Francis Bennett

Are You Ready To Fall In Love? If you are new to my weekly column and want to know more about dóTerra’s essential oils this is the perfect way to fall in love with them. Our Trio Kit contains 3 x beautiful oils that can be used in so many different ways in supporting you and your family both emotionally and physically. All three essential oils in this Trio Kit can be used individually or can be combined together using our 3 – way method of, Diffuse, Use & Apply. The Trio Kit contains Lemon Lavender and Peppermint in 5ml size bottles containing 95 x drops of certified pure tested grade essential oil. Here are just a few of my suggested uses for each of these oils in the Trio Kit. Lemon • • • • •

Add a drop to your water for a refreshing drink and to help the body detox Apply directly to cold sores for instant relief Diffuse in your cold water diffuser to elevate the mood Add to baking recipes or your morning yogurts Add to a drop of honey to soothe sore throats

Lavender • Apply to the wrist points, the back of the neck and the bottoms of the feet in the morning and before bedtime to soothe and calm any upset or heightened emotions • Use to calm and soothe sunburn skin, scalds, burns or nappy rash • Use 2 to 3 x drops with bath salts for relaxation • Apply to the skin to calm reaction of bug bites Peppermint • Apply topically to the temples and the back of the neck to soothe headaches • Inhale or put a drop into the palms of the hands for an instant boost of energy • Diffuse in a room for focus during study time or concentration • Apply to the body to cool off when overheated • Add to your morning coffee or even your favourite chocolate recipes Combining all three oils above act as a natural antihistamine and can support the body when pollen is high and when experiencing watery eyes, sneezing, runny noses etc The Trio Kit retails at €30 and can be ordered by contacting me on the number below. DóTerra’s essential oils can be used in three different ways: Topically – applying them on to our skin particularly our pulse points and soles of the feet. Aromatically – by placing two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffusing these oils in our homes, classrooms, offices, salons or places of work / business and thirdly using the oils internally – by adding them to our favourite food, waters, or drinks, or simply by taking one drop daily under the tongue.

BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS

Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to thank Kerry County Council for the latest grant funding awarded to us through the Community Activities Fund. This fund was initiated in 2021 to help volunteer organisations with their running costs. During the height of the COVID epidemic our Tidy Towns group, like so many volunteer organisations, was not able to carry out several of our annual fundraisers. The Community Activities Fund was meant to offset that fact and help cover some of these costs. The €1100 grant awarded Ballybunion Tidy Towns went a long way to covering the public liability and vehicle insurance that runs between €1200 and €1500 each year. Thank you so much to KCC for this support. Ballybunion Active Retirement would like to thank Kerry County Council for the latest grant funding awarded to us through the Community Activities Fund. This fund was initiated in 2021 to help volunteer organisations. The €500 grant awarded Active Retirement will go a long way to covering the cost of replacing the dishwasher at the Old Convent where our meetings are held. Thank you so much to KCC for this support.

The oils are a natural solution to care for our needs and our family’s health needs and they can support us with many of the following that we can experience from time to time, such as: Anxiety Issues, Digestive Support, Sleep Assist, Muscle Care, Stress Buster, Depression, Grief, Energy Boost, Skin Support, Immunity, Allergy Assist and so much more. For extra positivity and well-being, check out my Facebook page – Caroline’s Pod of Positivity where we have information and videos on all of DóTerra’s essential oils. For consultations and appointments you can reach me on the number below to arrange a time / date that suits you and together we will start you on your journey with DóTerra’s essential oils. Have a gentle week and I leave you with a thought, ‘Inhale your favourite oil, Exhale your inner turmoil’ Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292 The victorious Listowel team who won the Tim Scannell Memorial Inter-Club Matchplay Final against Tralee in Castleisland on Tuesday July 26th last, pictured with Tim’s mother Maureen, sister Lorraine and nephews Oisin and Bradan Byrne as follows: Kneeling L to R: Bobby McCarron, Tom Kelly, Jake Shine and Ger Guerin. Standing L to R: Christy O’Mahony (Kerry County Board Competition Secretary), Tom O’Connor, Chris Gibney, Killian O’Gorman and Chris Gibney

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DRESS TO IMPRESS AND WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO NEW YORK!

Details officially announced for the McElligotts Kia Ladies Day at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival Would you like to win a Trip for Two to New York? Then put Friday 23rd of September into your diary and start planning your outfit now. Thanks to sponsors McElligotts Tralee and Kia Ireland - the winner of the Best Dressed Lady at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival will be jetting off to the Big Apple and staying in the fabulous Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan! This exciting news was revealed at the official launch of the 2022 McElligotts Kia Best Dressed Lady in the majestic surroundings of the National Stud & Gardens, Kildare. Attending the launch were this year’s judges - Bairbre Power, fashion writer; Aoife McNamara, Irish fashion designer; Donal Lynch, McElligotts Tralee and Ronan Flood, Kia Ireland; along with household names from the world of racing - retired equine super stars Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon from the National Stud’s ‘Living Legend’s’ team. This is the 8th year of McElligotts sponsorship of this prestigious fashion event and they are delighted to welcome on board Kia as official event co-sponsors. In addition to the winners prize of a Trip for Two to New York with spending money, there are also generous cash prizes of €1,000 for the Most Creative Headpiece and €500 for the Most Contemporary Outfit. The McElligotts Kia Ladies Day is one of the many highlights at this year’s 7 day Listowel Harvest Racing Festival which runs from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. For more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate packages visit www.listowelraces.ie or follow #listowelraces Declan O’Hara, MD, McElligotts Tralee “We are delighted to be the official sponsor of Ladies Day again this year, with the introduction of so many stunning new KIA models there was never a more opportune time to showcase our range to the many discerning guests that know more than a thing or two about style and fashion. We are looking forward to a great day of racing and fashion in Listowel.” Ronan Flood, MD, Kia Ireland “McElligotts Tralee have a long association with Ladies Day in Listowel and Kia Ireland are delighted to join them in supporting this special day in the Kerry social calendar. The event also gives us an opportunity to showcase our range of electrified cars and in particular Irish Car of the Year 2022 - the Kia EV6.“ Located in the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred county, County Kildare, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is one of Ireland’s true treasures. Beginning in the early 1900s, the stud has produced some of the finest racehorses in Europe and to this day, it is still one of the top breeding farms. Owned by the Irish people, the Irish National Stud & Gardens is one of the only thoroughbred breeding farms open to the public. Visitors can view immaculately bred stallions and admire protective mares alongside their frolicking foals. There is also an opportunity to meet retired equine racing stars like Faugheen, Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon on the stud’s ‘Living Legend’s’ team. The Directors of Listowel Race Company look forward to once again welcoming race goers to its 164th Harvest Racing Festival from Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September. The full festival programme will be officially announced on Monday 15th of August. Visit www.listowelraces.ie for more information and to pre-book tickets and follow the hashtag #listowelraces on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive updates and to join the conversation! Pictured: Ronan Flood, KIA Ireland, Fashion Designer Aoife McNamara / Aoife Ireland pictured with former champion hurlder ‘Hurricane Fly’’ Bairbre Power, fashion writer and Donal Lynch, McElligotts Tralee pictured at a photoshoot in The National Stud Kildare for the launch of the McElligotts Tralee and Kia Ireland, Best Dressed Lady at the Listowel Harvest Racing Festival on Friday September 23rd. For more information and to pre-book tickets and corporate packages visit www.listowelraces.ie or follow #listowelraces. Photo: Don MacMonagle -macmonagle.co

RECORD AMOUNT OF TAX COLLECTED BY REVENUE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC – FDC GROUP

By John Browne, FDC Group Limerick

The Revenue Commissioners have recently published their annual report for 2021. The report shows an exceptional year for Revenue. There was a record amount of tax and duty collected. despite the major economic disruptions due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, along with the major change to the trading relationship between Ireland and the UK. The Revenue also completed an overhaul of the Local Property Tax (LPT) system by introducing an up-to-date valuation period, the first revaluation since the LPT was introduced in 2013. Furthermore, they continued to play a big part in the delivery of the Covid-19 supports to businesses across the country. The net exchequer receipts of €67.5bn were up by 20% on 2020. According to Revenue chairman Niall Cody, in his commentary, the strong timely compliance rates across all taxes are indicative of a general acceptance of the importance of timely tax and duty compliance. He went on to state that they also show the positive engagement by taxpayers and tax practitioners during the year and their contribution to a strong culture of voluntary compliance, despite the difficulties faced by many of them. Brexit continued to bring challenges, especially in early 2021, to come to terms with the significant increase in the level of customs activity. Since January 1st last year, goods which once moved freely between Ireland and the UK are now subject to customs rules. These new trading arrangements are the biggest change for businesses in 30 years since the creation of the single market. To put it in context, the Revenue processed 27.1m import declarations in 2021 compared to just over 1m in 2020. The updated LPT regime has seen a substantial level of engagement and compliance by property owners in advance of the November 1st deadline in 2021 which has continued into 2022 with return compliance rates for this year at 90% and payment compliance at 95%. In 2021 also, the Revenue continued to make improvements to its online and digital services in order to make things more accessible and more timely for taxpayers. There were over 463,800 compliance interventions carried out yielding a record €1.388m along with a total of €30m raised from tax settlements with 86 taxpayers. The efficient collection of taxes and duties remains the primary role and focus of the Revenue. To this end, the stated aim is to strengthen the resources currently in place to continue delivering the core business by further investing in people and increasing the access to and use of real time data. While the figures in 2021 broke records, it is expected that Revenue activity levels will increase going forward so as to deliver similarly strong results this year and into the future. John Browne is an Area Manager with FDC Limerick. Find your local FDC office on www.fdc.ie Find your local FDC office on www.fdc.ie

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SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…We hope you are safe and well How’s things? That is like something Pat Shortt would say. There is also another saying “ Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way “ So today we are going to talk about YOUR “Will and Way“. Firstly how is your motivation now? Is it as strong as it was first day you decided to make some changes for a healthier you? If so, that’s brilliant. If not, then why not? Has it changed like the weather over the past few weeks ? Good days / not so good days. Well we know we have absolutely no control over the weather BUT we do have control of what we do and how we feel. Ask yourself What or where do you feel you have control over that is working for you? What or where do you feel you have less control where things might not be working as well for you ? Why am I doing this? We all have a reason “WHY“ we want to make changes. What was your “WHY“? Is it as important to you today as it was then, or maybe your WHY has changed over time. It is important to remember and keep your “ WHY “ close by especially in the times you may feel you are struggling and losing motivation. We know from our members at San Rita Wellness that remembering their initial “WHY “ helps to keep them motivated and gives them the incentive not to give up. Now that you remember your WHY lets look at the “Will and the Way “ to move forward and keep things going. ARE YOU WILLING? What are the things you need to change to make a difference? Here are some suggestions for you. • • •

Food Activity Mindset

Food

- Is it the type of food you are eating? - Is it the amount of food on your plate? - is it lack of variety with your food for mealtimes?

Activity - Do you enjoy the type of activity that you do? - Do you allow yourself enough time during the week to fit it in? - Is there another type of activity you could try for variation? Mindset - Could you think more positively about yourself? - Remember slow progress is better than no progress - Take it one day at a time , after all Rome wasn’t built in a day. ON YOUR WAY! Sometimes people go back to doing things “their way“ or “no way“ but we know the San Rita Wellness plan is the way to go: Tips to keep in mind: * Keep track of your calories as you use them. * Stay within your calorie allowance * Be as active as you possibly can. * Stay accountable by checking in with us weekly.

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Delighted Kerry supporters in Mike The Pies recently after Kerry defeated Galway in the All Ireland Final

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Listowel Emmetts Split the Bucket winner: Breda Mulcahy. Ticket sold in Charlie’s Fitzgerald Central. Amount won: €1,134. L-R: Joanne Flaherty, Breda Mulcahy, Deirdre McAuliffe and Joanne Kennelly

Some of the legends from the 1997 All Ireland Winning Kerry Jubilee team celebrating after the recent All Ireland Kerry Win. Steven Stack, Maurice Fitzgerald, Liam O Flaherty and Eamon Breen were honoured before this years final

Bridget Liston of Liston Electrical presenting a set of training tops to the Finuge U11 team. Designed by Paul Galvin, supplied by Keohane Athletic Club and sponsored by Liston Electrical

Captain Michael McCarthy with family & friends at the Captain’s Prize night at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett

Enjoying a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon at the Abbeydorney Vintage Rally were Cian McElligott, Jason Brosnan, Justin McCarthy, Mike Leen and Francis Ferris. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Sophie O’Flaherty representing Lios Tuathail Athletics Club won double gold in her Long Jump & Turbo javelin at the Munster B competition last weekend in Templemore

Captain Michael McCarthy presents trophy to the winner of the Captains Prize Richard O’ Reilly who had a fine score of 45 points with President Noel Morkan & all the Captain’s Prize winners at Ballybunion Golf Club. Photo by Francis Bennett

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BALLYLONGFORD CEMETERY MASSES The Local Annual Cemetery Masses will take place on the following dates: Lislaughtin Abbey this coming Friday August 5th at 7pm and Relig Mhichill Old School Road on Friday 2nd September 2022. The Neighbouring Cemetery Masses are as follows: Kilnaughtin Annual Cemetery Mass will be celebrated on Friday August 12th at 7pm. This will be a very important and historic occasion which will see the blessing of the new “Altar and Shelter” and the ‘Covid Remembrance Garden. The blessing and mass will be celebrated by the Bishop of Kerry Rev. Ray Browne along with the local priests’ St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tarbert Annual Cemetery mass will be on Friday 19thAugust at 7pm. Would families with family graves in these Cemeteries please ensure that their family graves are clean and tidy ahead of these mass dates. Thank you. BEREAVEMENT Sadly on Sunday morning July 21st the Community was shocked and saddened on learning of the sad passing of one of the most wonderful and hard working ladies the late Nora O’Mahony (Née Moriarty) R.I.P. Ballymackessy and of upper Well Street, Ballylongford. Nora was a very kind and loving woman who was highly respected by both young and old. Having lived in the Community all of her adult life she indeed witnessed many changes in a community where she worked most desperately hard. Life presented Nora with a most cruel blow when she lost her husband John R.I.P. nearly four decades ago, but with the help of her family and neighbours and friends she enjoyed life and when her children had reached adulthood she cherished and welcomed her grandchildren and indeed great grandchildren who brought her such pride and joy as they began life. She was a wonderful mother who loved and cherished all her family, a wonderful cook who her daughter Lilly referred to in a glowing eulogy tribute at her funeral mass. As referred to earlier Nora worked extremely hard and enjoyed her work all through her life whether it be washing or sewing or ironing both for her family and so many others to cooking, gardening she was always happy. In earlier years when she and the family operated a successful catering service she loved the challenge and in particular meeting people. While most of her time was spent looking after so many, one wondered if she had any recreational time, indeed she had and she enjoyed going to Bingo and of course the game of cards and particularly the game of 41 which she loved. She was a marvellous player who could read and play the game as a professional and she was a major player in the weekly get together in Kennelly’s Bar on a Thursday night where herself and many of her friends would play for hours on end. Sadly, Norah’s health took a bad turn in recent times and while she was most excellently cared for by her daughter Nora in Tarbert where she passed peacefully in the presence of her family on Sunday morning. So many happy memories have been recalled and shared with the family by so many people during her funeral which will hopefully ease the loss and heartbreak and will comfort you and form a wonderful legacy in remembrance of a wonderful mother. To her heartbroken family of sons John (Chelthenam), Finbarr (Ballylongford) and Denis (Ballybunion), her loving daughters Adeline (New York), Nora (Tarbert) and Lily (Kilcolgan, Tarbert), daughters-in-law Barbara, Carmel and Mary, sons-in-law Tommy, Olly and Jay, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her great- great grandchildren, her brothers, her sisters, her sisters-in-law, her brothersin-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends we extend our very deepest sympathies. Nora’s body lay in repose at Lynch’s funeral home on Tuesday evening, July 26th,. Nora’s cortege arrived at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Ballylongford, on Wednesday morning for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by interment afterwards in Ahavallen Cemetery. May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace. TIDY TOWNS NOTICE In preparation for this year’s Tidy Towns judging, the local Tidy Towns volunteers have been working tirelessly cleaning the streets, weeding, painting and planting hanging baskets/ window boxes with multiples of flowers all around the Village and approach roads to the vil-

lage. Thanks to the group’s dedication and work there is currently a massive display of brightly coloured flowers to be seen all about the village. OYSTER FESTIVAL It was wonderful to see such large crowds congregate in the village over the Bank Holiday Weekend for the Annual Oyster Festival which had not taken place since the Covid 19 epidemic. The Weekend was a marvellous success and congratulations to all concerned in making it such a wonderful success. The results of the Conor Heaphy Inaugural Under 11s Football Tournament, held at Ballylongford O’Rahilly GAA Grounds as part of the Oyster Festival,on Saturday morning last were as follows: After a brilliant few hours played in rather unsavoury weather conditions the competition which was a fabulous success saw our own side Bally-Asdee, take on near neighbours Beale in the final which resulted in a Beale victory on the scoreline Beale, 5 goals and 5 points, Ballylongford-Asdee, 2 goals and 1 point. In the semi-finals, Bally-Asdee overcame Ballydonoghue, after extra time; and Beale overcame Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan. Runners Up, Ballydonoghue overcame Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan with a score of 5 goals and 6 points to Askeaton’s 5 goals and 2 points. Congratulations to the teams, mentors and parents for the wonderful contribution they made in ensuring the competition was a wonderful success and no doubt but Conor God be good to him was with us in spirit for the occasion. LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL Sadly Sunday last was a huge disappointment for Kerry Senior Ladies as they went in search of their first All Ireland Senior title since 1993. The tie remained delicately poised, until the holders spectacularly turned the screw with two goals in the space of just four minutes to end the game as a contest. Our own young woman Niamh Carmody gave a wonderful performance once again, and her calling ashore on 44th minute was to say the least mind boggling as she had been very effective up to this point. For Kerry, this was a first All-Ireland Senior Final appearance since 2012 and if they had completed the job, the Kingdom would have been crowned champions for a record 12th time. But sadly it was not to be, but on the positive side next year is another year and no doubt with Kerry’s promotion to Division 1 in next year’s National League competition it can only create dividends for them as they will be playing the top Counties in the Country. Well done again Niamh and to all concerned you have brought such wonderful pride and joy to yer families, Communities and County and long may you continue to do so. LISTOWEL BAZAAR GROUP Note in from Billy Moloney of the Listowel Bazaar Group to sadly inform us that there will be no parish Bazaar in Listowel this Christmas as a safety precaution due to the continuation of the Covid 19 epidemic, this is in response to the huge amount of people that had been making inquiries about the Annual event. But the Good News is that the organizing group is already planning and getting things in train for a bigger and better Bazaar in 2023 please God. The group wish to also publicly acknowledge their sincere thanks to everybody who contributed so generously to their recent fundraising day held at Garvey’s it was indeed a fantastic success the group also wish to acknowledge their sincere thanks to the management and staff of Garvey’s for giving them such wonderful support. Mile Buiochas to all. INCLUSION OF ITEMS If you wish to submit items for inclusion in the Weekly notes please note that all items must be submitted by 8pm on Sunday evening prior to publication anything later will not guarantee that such items will appear. Items for inclusion can be emailed to either estuaryprint43@ gmail.com or estuarytrophies@gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919.

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 July 26th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 8, 14 and 20 and the Bonus number was 2. There was no winner of the €15,400 Jackpot or the €400 prize for Match Three. 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.        A BETTER BALLYDUFF Ballyduff Walking Festival will take place over the weekend of August 12th, 13th & 14th. The weekend commences on Friday August 12th with the Cashen 10k. Registration takes place at the Ballyduff Community Centre at 6.00pm with a fee of €10. The 10k run commences at 7.00pm sharp and proceeds from the run will go to the upkeep of the new defibrillator that is located at Ballyduff Pharmacy in the Village. Saturday August 13th Walk A, 20k + walk, Leaving the Community Centre at 10.00am sharp until 4.00pm. (Please bring packed lunch). Taking in views of Kilmore, the beautiful Cashen, Ballybunion and North Kerry’s stunning Rattoo Round Tower. Sunday August 14th Walk B, Approx. 5k. Leaving the Community Centre at 1.00pm, walk along our Ballyhorgan Loop with historic talks in the Village at different sites, suitable for young adults and dogs on leads. No need to book, just donate on the day. Refreshments in the Community Centre afterwards. All monies raised will go to “Comfort for Chemo Kerry”. For more information check out Ballyduff Goes Walking Weekend on Facebook. DEATHS The death took place of Margaret Kavanagh (née O’Sullivan), Causeway Village and formerly of Kilmore Ballyduff. Her remains reposed at Casey’s Funeral Home, Causeway. Her Requiem Mass was held in SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff and was followed by private cremation in the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Margaret The death took place of Michael Hennessy, Billeragh, Listowel. Sympathy is extended to his grandfather Gussie , his family, relatives and friends. A THOUGHT Success is a ladder you cannot climb with your hands in your pockets. ST. BRENDANS A.C. The Energywise Ireland Banna Run attracted a large crowd on Sunday morning last in sunny weather. Participants from far and wide supported the event and St Brendan’s AC wishes to thank all the sponsors who helped to make the event a success. In the Munster B championships in Templemore, Katie Butler got a silver medal in the U11 turbo javelin with a pb throw of 14.89m while Maddison O’Connor got a bronze in the U13 long jump with a pb of 3.27m. Great achievement by the two girls. The adult running training gets under way on Tuesdays and Thursdays and details are on social media. The master walkers are on their second last week of training before the All Ireland championships on Saturday, August 13th in Templemore. Contact 087 7985557 for other club information. BALLYDUFF GAA NEWS Minor Hurling: Commiserations to our minor hurlers who lost to St Brendan’s on Friday evening last in Austin Stack Park in the County Minor Hurling Championship final. Ballyduff never got to grips with the game in what was a disappointing display but you gave your all and no doubt there will be brighter days ahead. Some of you have two minor medals in your pocket and the younger players will be back challenging for honours next year. Senior Hurling: Sunday next is the big one when our Seniors take on Causeway in County Senior Hurling Championship final. Austin Stack Park is the venue and 3.00pm is throw in time. This team have put in a huge effort all year and deserve huge support on Sunday next to try and get us over the line. Best of luck to the “Boys in Green”. Street Collection: There will be a Street Collection on this Saturday August 6th in Ballyduff village from 9.00am to 6.00 pm to defray training expenses. Please subscribe generously. COISTE NA NÓG NOTES Sunday 31st July On Sunday morning our senior hurlers continued their preparations for the County Final next Sunday, this gave all their young supporters a chance to meet them and enjoy a puck around with them at the pitch. They also got the opportunity to take some photos and show their own skills. Best of luck to all the players and team management from Ballyduff Coiste na nÓg. U15 Our U15 hurlers made the long journey to Kenmare on Sunday morning for their County League Semi-Final. The homeside were off to a slightly better start hitting the bag of the night after eight minutes, however some lovely points from Fionn and two goals in quick succession from Michael Houlihan meant that at half time we were four points up. Kenmare struck early in the second half for another goal, we kept taking our points and looked to be pulling away, however two late goals for Kenmare resulted in a drawn game which means that we have to do it all over again.

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KILFLYNN ACTIVE RETIRED The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn retired group will meet again on Wednesday 7th September following their summer break. Any enquiries please contact 066 71 35831. New members are very welcome. MICK MCCARTHY MEMORIAL STORYTELLING COMPETITION 2022 What a STUPENDOUS night of STORY presented for the 26th Mick McCarthy Storytelling Competition in Finuge on Sunday night 31st July . We had every kind of story! Mythic, legend, rhyming, traditional, topical, humorous and moving. We had young tellers to seasoned tellers with many counties represented. 3 fantastic tellers in the Youth Round and 12 magnificent tellers in the Senior Competition. Our Winner for 2022 is Sonny Egan, Garrnagore, Lixnaw with his story Coping with Technology through the years! 2nd Dominic Bennett from Antrim with his story Welcome to the Pilgrimage Hotel In Joint 3rd Diarmuid Cronin from Millstreet, Co. Cork and Jane’s Fogurty from Moyvane Coco Fiend Huge Congratulations and well done to our own Sonny Egan on winning the Sean McCarthy storytelling title for 2022. Hopefully the luck will extend to the All-Ireland Fleadh next weekend for Sonny too at This year, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. COUNTY U-21 FOOTBALL FINAL Acorn life U21 football County Championship Final. Full Time Score after Extra Time. North Kerry 3.14 (23) -v- East Kerry 1.22 (25) Commiserations to the North Kerry players and their management, especially the Crotta Gaa/St.Senan players Rory Mahony and Cillian Trant and Brendan Mahony Selector. Well done to East Kerry. BEREAVEMENTS The death occurred of Ellen Barton nee Burke of Knocknakilla, Kilflynn and formerly Faha, Killarney, peacefully at Áras Mhuire, Listowel on 28th July, we offer our sincere sympathies to her husband James, to her daughter, Martina and sister Phil, her grandchildren Sophie & Ewan, son-in-law John, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Funeral arrived at St. Michael’s Church, Lixnaw on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass, celebrated at 10.30 am. Interment afterwards in Kilfeighney Cemetery, Lixnaw.

Sincere sympathies to the family, relatives of the late Donal O’Connell, Gransha, Cloghercannon, Abbeydorney, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee, on 17th July May they rest in peace.

in the Keanes County Minor Hurling Championship Final, St. Brendan’s Ardfert 3-13 to Ballyduff 1-13. Absolutely cracking game of hurling. Well done to St. Brendan’s. Commiserations to Ballyduff.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 1st August at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 20,22,25 and 31. There was no winner of the 2,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Jessica Cronin, Knocknacaska Kilflynn, Sonny Egan, Garryngore, Lixnaw, and Jessica Cronin, Hillview, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn.

SPLIT THE BUCKET The draw for the July Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Saturday, 6th August in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn @ 10:00pm.

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday 8th August at 10.30p.m with a €2,600 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. MINOR CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL Keane’s SuperValu Minor Football Championship. RD 3 North Kerry 1-12 East Kerry 1-10 North Kerry Minor footballers continued their 100% run in the Keane’s SuperValu County Minor Football Championship. RD 3 at the Fossa G A A Grounds on Monday August 1 and by virtue of this latest victory they have qualified for the latter stages of the competition. Well done to the North Kerry team and their management, especially to Crotta Gaa St. Senan’s player, Sean McElligott. SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Garvey’s SuperValu Senior Hurling Championship 2022 / Craobh Iomána Sinsir Ciarraí 2022 [Corn Neilus Ó Floinn] FINAL - Sunday, 7 August @ 3.00pm Ballyduff v Causeway Beidh an cluiche á craoladh beo ar TG4 / The match will be televised live on TG4 We wish the best of luck to both teams and their management MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Full time Score on Friday evening 29th July at Austin Stack’s Park, Tralee

There is still time to get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday! It could be your lucky day! We have buckets at various businesses around Kilflynn: - Parkers Pub, Herbert’s Bar and Zam Zam Kebab. The concept of the draw is simple, simply place your €2 into the envelope at the venue, write your name and phone on the envelope and you could possibly ‘split the bucket!’ Funds raised will be used for projects that will benefit and improve Kilflynn. Your support is greatly appreciated. ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church; on Wednesday 3rd August at 10.00a.m, on Friday 5th August at 10a.m and on Saturday 6th August at 6.00 p.m. George Lynn, Crotta,, Kilflynn. 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 Kilflynn Eucharistic Adoration Monday (7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m.) Bereavement Support - It is hoped to organize an occasional morning ‘Gettogether’ for bereaved people in Abbeydorney Day Chapel. Anyone interested please contact the Parish Office 066 4018996 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 you 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

Rosanna Bennett celebrating her Christening Day as St. John’s Church, Ballybunion with family & friends

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BALLYBUNION CONDOLONCES We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Peg O’Sullivan on the death of her sister Bridget Villis (née Brennan) formally of Toohana, Lisselton who died in England. To the family of Ann Moran (née Sugrue) of Luton England and formally of Ballybunion and to the family of Martha Buckley (née Carrigy) of Sndhill Lodge. May they all Rest In Peace. BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET Artisan Food, local Produce & Craft to Ballybunion. Every Saturday morning 10-1pm in July & August in McMunns Garden at the end of Main Street. NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA Legendary Conductor, Gearóid Grant, tunes up for “Farewell Tour” after 42 years conducting The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland. The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland will play a 6:30pm concert on Friday 5th August at The Tinteán in Ballybunion to celebrate. Tickets on sale at ww.tintean.ie After 42 years of dedication, commitment and fun, Conductor, Gearóid Grant, embarks on his final ever concert tour with The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland. Gearóid began conducting the orchestra in 1980 and generations of young musicians have learned from him and hold fond memories of courses, tours and concerts together. This Farewell tour will be a celebration of his career and achievements. After a break of 2.5 years, the 110-strong National Youth Orchestra is back and bigger than ever, performing a full symphonic programme including works by Tchaikovsky, Sibelius and Anderson. NYOI soloists Claire O’Connor (Violin), Carl Roewer (Bassoon) and Leo Brychta (Trumpet) present concerto movements by Lalo, Mozart and Haydn. We hope you can join us on this momentous occasion. BEAUTY BY THE BEACH 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS We would like to invite our wonderful customers this Saturday evening 6th of August to the salon from 6-8pm to celebrate 20 years of Beauty By The Beach. Join us for prosecco and nibbles and as a token of our appreciation there will be spot prizes on the evening. Looking forward to seeing you all there. PATTERN DAY CELEBRATIONS Pattern day is back on Monday August the 15th and promises to be bigger and even better than ever. All the events on the day are FREE. At 11am the Ballybunion Marching band will March through the town, 12.30pm Junior CEE will be playing outside the Hibernian bar. At 1.30pm on the ladies beach there will be a packed day of fun events of races for all age groups. Children’s race, nanas race, grandad’s race, mommy & Daddy race and a sandcastle competition. At 5pm Music and dancing will take place at the bandstand on the Castle green with music by Ger Walsh. Stalls will be set up also on the Castle green from 1.30pm. For more information please call Mag on 086 375 0037 BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE PRICE UPDATE We’re reaching out to advise you that there will be an increase of €5.00 per hour on facilities rentals, to be put into effect for bookings starting on 1st September 2022. >From this date, we will also be removing the discount offer ‘book 10 hours, get 1 hour free’. This price change across all facilities rentals is due to increased utility and overhead costs. Ballybunion Community Centre Board of Management is committed to providing accessible services to the community of Ballybunion. However, with the current financial challenges across all sectors, and as our rental rates have remained unchanged for the last 6 years, we can no longer afford to absorb the increased running expenses. We have analysed comparable facilities in North Kerry, and with the price changes, Ballybunion Community Centre services remain very competitively priced. In compliance with the Charities Regulator Governance Code, to facilitate better administration, management and governance of Ballybunion Community Centre, we will require signed Booking Forms/Rental Agreements and a copy of your public indemnity insurance with an indemnity to principal clause naming Ballybunion Community Centre. We greatly appreciate your continued support through this time of change and look forward to a busy season ahead. Sincerely, Ballybunion Community Centre Board of Management BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE Prices up to 1st September *Sports Hall: €25 per hour before 6pm, €30 per hour after 6pm & weekends. *Upstairs Hall/Dance Studio: €25 per hour. *Meeting Room: €10 per hour. * Room of Light: €20 per hour. Discount available for block booking & advance payment. Current prices are under review, to book, e-mail: ballybcomcentre@ gmail.com or call 068-27799. Clubs & Activities in the centre include: Badminton, Basketball, Gymnastics, Jackie O’Mahony Stage School, Taekwondo, Yoga, Silverback fitness and more. AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Thanks a million to everyone that came to support our 30th Annual charity Tea Dance. Your support is very much appreciated and what a crowd. We were so delighted for the charity. With a lot of festivals going on and a fine day we didn’t know what to expect but fair play to you all and thanks again from Maggie, Bridie & AnnMarie. BALLYBUNION WILDCATS Training times for 2022/23 Season, Monday - u11girls 5-6pm, u12girls 6-7pm and u19girls 7-8.30pm Tuesday - Ladies 7-9pm, Wednesday - u12boys 4-5pm, u14boys 5-6.30pm and u16girls 6.30-8pm, Friday u13girls 4.30-6pm, u14girls 6-7.30pm, Sunday - U10boys 9.30-10.15am, u6 mixed 10.15-11am, u8mixed 1111-45am, u10gitls 11.45-12.30pm. Registration will open on Monday 25th July and closes on Friday 5th August. Academy €20 registration and €30 training fees. U12-U18 €35 registration and €60 term fee, U20/ college student €50 registration fee and €20 monthly fee, senior €80 registration fee and €20 monthly fee. BEACH WHEELCHAIRS Free Beach wheelchair service is continuing again this summer. The Beach Wheelchair is housed at Ballybunion Ladies Beach at the Lifeguards Hut. It can be used for up to 3 Hours depending on Bookings. Weekdays 12 Noon – 7pm and weekends 11am – 7pm Phone 087 3748030 to Book.

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. WATER AEROBICS Why not Move with Martina this summer, Water aerobics summer schedule. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.45am - 10.30 Tuesday & Thursday 8.00pm - 8.45pm Classes booked with Martina 087 7973688 BLÁTHANNA FIÁINE WILD FLOWER WALKS Discover the fascinating folklore of Irish wildflowers with Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh from RTÉ Series Faoi Bhláth. Learn about varies uses of wildflowers through cooking, medicine & craft. Tours are 1.5 hours and are €20 per person (group rates available), tours available in Irish or English. Tours booked via email blathannafiaine@outlook.com CHAIR BASED FITNESS PROGRAM Class Chair-Based Exercise in Ballybunion Community Center every Tues.11.00am-12.00pm. Pay as you go classes available also, Please phone to book your chair call Martina on 087 797 3688 FOOD SHARE Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: Food Cloud delivery to Ballybunion Community Centre, available from 1pm. Please access through the back door of the centre and turn left into the kitchenette. The service includes perishable foods and is open to everyone. CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT CLASSES Art and Craft classes for Children every Wednesday and Saturday Time 11.30am -1pm. At the cottage Studio Gallery, Cinema Lane, Ballybunion. For children aged 5 to 12 years all welcome and all materials supplied. Booking is essential phone Marie telephone 086 066 4435 or email mariebrennan88@gmail.com. €12 per child. BALLYBUNION LIBRARY Opening Hours: Tues-Sat Inc from 10am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-5pm.Membership is free. A regular supply of new books, including bestsellers to be borrowed; requests can be made online or in the branch. The Summer Stars Reading Challenge is underway, ask at the desk for a reading card to take part. We offer PC’s with printing (colour and black/white) and photocopying. We also have daily and weekly newspapers for your perusal. 068 27615 BALLYBUNION TRIATHLON CLUB Ballybunion Triathlon Club will host its second triathlon on Saturday 20th August 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 ballybuniontriclub@gmail.com or phone Derek on 087 854 2199. Club Open Water every Monday at 7.15pm with Coach Rob. TINTEÁN THEATRE After a sell-out show in June, Radio Kerry returns to Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion, for Sounds Country with the Stars on Wednesday August 10th. MC Dermot Moriarty will be joined by Mick Flavin, Kathy Durkin, Declan Nerney, Bernie Heaney, Ray Lynham, TR Dallas, Pat McKenna, Muriel O Connor and Fran Curry. Music as ever by the great Ryan Turner band. Tickets from € 31 plus booking fee available online at www.tintean.ie – See you in Ballybunion for Sounds Country with the Stars. LB ROVERS REGISTRATION LB ROVERS FC ONLINE REGISTRATION (including Training Fees) is NOW OPEN. Follow the Link to Register https:// www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/LB%20Rovers%20FC SAN RITA WELLNESS In Person Meetings take place every Thursday from 10am-11am 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 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.) on Community Employment in Ballybunion include: Tourist Office Attendant; Leisure Centre Receptionist; Leisure Centre Cleaner; Environmental Worker; Office Administrator; Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com CASHEN VALE BOXING CLUB Come along to our club in Sandhill Road Ballybunion every Saturday at 12 Noon, every Wednesday at 6.30 pm. The classes are open to all young people aged 10+ who would like to learn the fundamentals of boxing, with or without the intention to eventually compete. Ring Patrick at 089-4132531 now to book a place 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. 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

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LIXNAW

TARBERT NEWS Email; tarbertnews@outlook.com or telephone Patrick Lynch at 068/ 36117 on or before 7pm Sunday.

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH Mass Times: Monday 1st August at 7.30pm for Hugh Stack, Ballinageragh. Wednesday 3rd August at 10.00am. Friday 5th August at 7.30pm. Saturday 6th August at 7.30pm for Kathleen Linehan, The Village.

BEREAVEMENTS The death took place of John Martin Hegarty, Lisselton who died on 23 July at Aras Mhuire Norsing Home, Listowel. Requiem Mass took place in St Teresa’s Church, Ballydonoghue followed by interment in Lislaughtin Abbey, Ballylongford on Tuesday 26 July. Sympathy to his family and in particular to his sister Mary Bunyan, formerly of Carhoona, Tarbert, brother-in-law Johnny, nieces Jackie Holly and Tricia Healy, Tarbert. The death also took place of Nora O’Mahony, Ballymackessy, Ballylongford who died on Sunday 24 July. Requiem Mass took place in St Michael’s Church, Ballylongford on Wednesday 27 July followed by interment in Aghavallen Cemetery Ballylongford. Sympathy to the O’Mahony family and in particular to her daughters Nora Conyard, Kilpadogue and Lily O’Mahony, Kilcolgan, Tarbert. TARBERT WRITERS AND FRIENDS The third in a series of readings will feature well known local historian Christopher Keane, Tarbert and Priscilla Donovan who will read from contributions by her late husband Tom, poet and environmentalist. The event will take place on Sunday 7 August at 5pm in Tarbert Bridewell. Admission is free but donations are appreciated which will go to ‘Friends of the Earth’, an Environmental charity. Enquiries to Priscilla Donovan at 087/7605551. WEDDING BELLS The Wedding took place in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert of Grace Flynn, daughter of John and Joan Flynn, Doonard, Tarbert and Mark Foley, son of Jer and Mary Foley, Doonard Upper, Tarbert. The wedding ceremony was performed by Fr Sean Hanafin on Saturday 30 July. The Bridesmaids were Aisling Flynn, Paula Kennedy and Sineád Rooney. The Groomsmen were John Slattery, Conor Flynn and Kevin Desmond. The Page Boys were Harry, Hugo and Remy Flynn. The Readers were Amie Foley and Eoin Flynn. Joan Flynn and Mary Foley participated in the Offertory Procession. Reflection was by Kieran Flynn and Music was by Paul Fagan. The wedding reception was held in Killarney and the happy couple will reside in Tarbert. Guímis gach rath ar an mbeirt a phós agus go neiri go geal leo as seo amach. The Wedding also took place of Helena Wren, daughter of Jim and Margaret Wren, St Patrick’s Terrace, Tarbert and David Horan son of Timmy and Mary Horan, Ballyguiltenane, Glin. The wedding ceremony was performed by Fr Austin McNamara in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Glin on Saturday 30 July. The Bridesmaids were Maura Wren, Lisa Boland, Vivian Kiely/Fitzgerald and Niamh o’Sullivan/Kelly. The Best Men were Sean Horan, Brian Horan. The Flower Girls were Evelyn Horan, Kelsey Wren and Aoibheann Kelly. The Page Boys were Billy Wren and Tadhg Horan. The Music was performed by Ger O’Donnell. The Reception was held at the Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine. The happy couple will reside in Glin. Guimis gach rath ar an mbeirt a phos agus go neiri an t-ádh leo le chéile as seo amach. CLARE TOUR The Bus for the Tarbert Historical Society outing to Clare will depart the National School Car park on Sunday next 7 August at 8.30 am. The tour will be guided by Dr Declan Downey. For further information contact Patrick Lynch at 068/36117. TARBERT HOUSE Tarbert House is open to visitors until Wednesday 31 August. Visiting hours for this 17th. century Heritage House are from 10a.m to 12 noon and from 2p.m to 4p.m, Monday to Saturday inclusive. Tour guide is Ursula Leslie and booking is by appointment to 068/36198 and admission is €5 per person.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 7th August at 11.00am for Margaret Hunt, Ballygarrett. RATHEA CHURCH: Mass times: Sunday 7th August at 9.30am. PARISH OFFICE: The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Wednesdays. Tel. no. (066) 7132111.

support. LIXNAW HURLING CLUB LOTTO DRAW Jackpot €8,550. Numbers drawn were: 17, 18, 27, 32. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Tom Bowler, The Bridge; Delia Cronin, Irrebeg; Dotie Guerin, Ballincrossig. Next week’s draw will take place on the 1st August. Jackpot will be €8,600. ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB Monday 25/07/2022, Jackpot €5,100. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 10, 14. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Donal Foley, Ballylongford; Pat Dillon, Gortacloghane. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Michael Moran, Listowel; Fr. Jerry Keane, Rathea; Ann Sweeney, Tournageehy. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €5,200. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

LIXNAW GAA SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW Congratulations to Liam Maunsell, Abbeydorney, on winning €114 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next draw will take place in Gibbon’s Filling Station, Lixnaw. Thanks for your continued

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SPLIT THE BUCKET Congratulations to B B Gleeson & Helen c/o Moyvane Bingo who won €180 in last week’s draw. The committee would like to thank Catherine Dore who drew the winning ticket. Next draw will be held on Friday, August 26. As this is a very important fundraiser for your local school, Murhur NS Parents Association would like to thank you for your support in the past and would appreciate your help in the future. Entry is €2.00 and envelopes are available locally in Holly’s Gala, Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Noel Stack’s Butchers, Enright’s Bar, The Village Grill, Speedy’s Bar, Newtownsandes Co-op, Curl Up “N” Dye Hair Salon (Anna Enright Fogarty).

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com MARIAN HALL BLOTTO There was no winner of last Thursday night’s Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 16 19 22 29. Last Thursday night’s winners were: €100 Johnny Greaney, Ashford. €50 Hannah Pearse, Woodgrove. €20 each: Thomas Donovan, Limerick. Anne Carey, Listowel. Noreen Lynch Triolo, Moyvane & New York. May Quirke, Rathoran. Norma & Johnny Stack, The Hill, Moyvane. Free Tickets: Bridget Costello, Carrickerry. Geraldine Enright, Ennismore. Ann Mulvihill, Barragougeen. Clara O’Shea, Ballylongford. Karen Farrell, Leitrim Middle. This Thursday night’s draw will be held at Bingo in the Marian Hall, Glin Road, Moyvane and the Jackpot is €10,000. Please come and visit us at Bingo. We have a nice sociable crowd and you are always welcome. Thank you for your support. GRAVEYARD MASS The final Mass will be held this Wednesday evening at 8.00pm in Murhur Graveyard. It is amazing how well supported these Masses are. Last Friday evening there was a huge crowd in Ahavoher and this is a very big area. Cars were parked on all surrounding roads and even in fields.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MOYVANE: Thursday, August 04, 10.00am, Anniversary Mass for John Walsh, Barragougeen, his parents Patrick & Ellen, his wife Marie & her parents Anna & Jeremiah, Tullamore, Listowel & Baby Robin. Saturday, August 06 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for Sean & Stasia Nelligan, Kilbaha. Sunday, August 07 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Jackie Lyons, Derry, Listowel. KNOCKANURE: Friday, August 05 Mass at 10.00am Private Intention. Sunday, August 06 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Jerry Clancy, Knockanure.

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP The Community Clean Up is now in progress at different housing estates and locations every Wednesday evening with local residents and volunteers getting involved. Johnny Mulvihill is the co-ordinator and a sign is erected at each location to alert the residents. Johnny who has been responsible for the grass cutting and has kept the public and private areas in pristine condition for the past 25 years has had to opt out this year due to other commitments. The present strategy is that each estate is responsible for its own grass cutting and a local contractor cuts the public amenity areas. The village is looking well with a great profusion of flowers, shrubs and Kerry flags everywhere. The Marian Shrine, the Memorial Plaza, the Bridewell, the newly painted Credit Union, the Church, graveyard and surroundings all look very well which should help in the Tidy Towns adjudication. Marius, the Caretaker is painting the National School building which will give it a bright new look for September re-opening. Dog fouling on the Island road footpath is also a recurring problem. Litter has always been the big bugbear and the words of the old Chinese philosopher ring true ‘if every man and woman sweeps outside their own door, we will all have a clean street’. CIARRAÍ ABÚ While Niamh Carmody did not win her All Ireland medal in the Ladies Gaelic Football Final she and Jason Foley, Ballydonoghue, had the proud distinction of being the two North Kerry players to represent Kerry in the All Ireland Football Finals of 2022. Both are also past pupils of Tarbert Comprehensive School. Hopefully Jason will pick up an All Star to add to his All Ireland medal after a great championship performance, tuillte go maith aige.

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Rosanna Bennett celebrating her Christening Day as St. John’s Church, Ballybunion with her brother Francis, her sister Elizabeth & parents Joanna & Francis

Listowel’s Pat Curtin and Christy Hartnett relaxing while enjoying some ice cream on a day trip to Ballyheigue on Sunday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Attending the Abbeydorney Vintage Rally on Sunday were Raymond and Oisin Flavin, Kenneth Allen also Adam and John O Neill. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Some photos from around Listowel after Kerry defeated Galway recently in the All Ireland Final

Sarah Walsh winner of our Summer Stars Quiz week 5, seen here collecting her book voucher in Listowel Library

The Finuge U11 team that recently took part in a Munster Football blitz in Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney

Timmy Dillon and Garry Dillon celebrated their 21st and 18th birthdays surrounded by their family and friends in Leam, Kilflynn last Saturday night

Chloe OFlaherty who won silver in both her 80m sprint & the Long jump at the Munster B Competition in Templemore

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LISTOWEL EMMETS

Split the Bucket: Congratulations to Breda Mulcahy on winning our tenth Split the Bucket, Breda bagged herself €1,134 and bought her €2 entry across the road in Fitzgerald’s Centra. Our next Split the Bucket takes places on Tuesday 8th August at 8pm in the clubhouse. All welcome.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Results & Fixtures Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Championship Group 4 – Round 1 Emmets 0-10 Fossa 1-14

Men’s Competitions: Captain’s Prize Mr Michael McCarthy – Sunday 31st July 22 – Old Course 1st Richard O’ Reilly (19) 45pts 2nd James Brosnan (6) 39pts 3rd Ignatius O’Brien (21) 38pts 4th Cillian Beasley (7) 37pts (B9-21) 5th Jordan Ryan (12) 37pts (B9-19) 6th Shane Kiely (15) 37pts (B9-17) 7th Michael Barry (20) 36pts (B9-19) 8th Jerry O’Connor (25) 36pts (B9-18) 9th Eoin O’Shaughnessy (18) 36pts (B9-17) Best Gross Brian Slattery (5) 32pts

Kerry Petroleum Junior Premier Championship Group 4 – Round 2 Emmets V Castlegregory/Listry Sunday 14th August, Venue & Time TBC

Past Captain/Presidents - Brendan Daly (11) Guest Philip Beary (12) Tony McMunn (19)

32pts 40pts 33pts

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Day 1 Day 2 Cat 1 1st Cat 2 1st Cat 3 1st Cat 4 1st

Des Adams (18) John Bambury (12)

36pts (B9-16) 35pts (B9-18, B6-12)

Philip Byrne (30

32pts (B9-15)

Gearoid Linnane (8)

35pts (B9-22)

TJ Galvin (15)

36pts (9-17)

Padraig O’Donnell

35pts (B9-20)

Emmets Coiste na nOg Saturday Morning Club continues each Saturday from 10am to 11am in Frank Sheehy Park for Boys and Girls U7 to U9

Draw 01/08/22 -Numbers Drawn 1 -14-16-28 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €40 Pat Duffy, Cahirdown €20 Michelle Murphy, Abbeyfeale €20 Lucy Challoner, Kilkenny €20 Breda Kelly, Ballygologue €20 Paul Murray Next Draw 09/08/22 at The Kingdom - Jackpot €4,650

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors lost out to Tarbert in the opening match of Group 3 of the County Junior Club Championship on Saturday evening. Played in torrential rain, we conceded two easy goals in the first half and went in at the interval, 2-5 to 1-2 down. We hit back in the second half but ended up with a 6-point deficit, 2-10 to 2-4. We play Firies in Mountcoal on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock. Our final round game will be against Asdee. Beale juniors play Tarbert tomorrow (Tuesday) evening in Division 4A of the North Kerry League, in Ballybunion at 7.30. We travel to Moyvane on Tuesday, August 9th for a 7.30 throw-in. Well done to North Kerry U-21s on a gallant performance against East Kerry in the final of the County Championship on Wednesday evening. Spectators were treated to a magnificent display of football throughout. East Kerry’s sharp shooting in the first half gave them the lead, as North Kerry found scores hard to come by. However, their defence stood firm, and they found their shooting boots in the second half. Very little separated the teams, and it was edge-of-the-seat football. North Kerry had a 1-point advantage as the clock ticked away. East Kerry kicked a point to force the game into extra time. North Kerry lost out by 2 points, 3-14 to 1-22. Robert Stack was impressive at mid field but regrettably was forced off by injury in the closing minutes. Beale’s Diarmuid O’Mahony was listed among the substitutes. An interesting fact as history repeats itself. Robert Stack and Cillian Trant lined out at midfield. Robert is great grandson of Bob Stack and Cillian, great grandson of Con Brosnan. Bob Stack and Con Brosnan formed a formidable midfield partnership for Kerry in the 1920s. This week’s Beale Lotto jackpot is €1,300. The draw takes place on Tuesday night in The Exchange 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, are available in Joyce’s Newsagents or in the local pubs. Play online by downloading the Clubforce app or simply click the link on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages or log onto https://clubforce. com/clubs/beale-gaa-kerry/. 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. The draw for the North Kerry Senior Football Championship will take place on Friday, 26th August, at 8 o’clock in McMunn’s, Ballybunion. The draw will be streamed live on the North Kerry Board Facebook page also. Greg and Una Ryan, of McMunn’s, kindly sponsor the North Kerry Senior Championship.

Fixtures: Saturday 6th August – Medal 3 – The Brosnan Memorial Medal– Old Course. Sunday 7th August 22 – Padraic Liston Memorial Sponsored by Heineken Ireland – Old Course Ladies Competition – Tuesday 26th July 2022 – Cashen Course 1st J O Connell (10) 41pts 2nd Louise Griffin (19) 40 pts (Bk 9 20) 3rd Margaret M McAuliffe (27) 40 pts (Bk 9 19) 4th Josephine Larkin (18) 40 pts (Bk 9 16) 14 Hole Mixed Scramble – Friday 29th July 2022- Cashen Course 1st Michael Quaid (12), Christine Quaid (36), Billy Lane (24) Louise Lane (36) 51 41 2nd Sighle Henigan (21), Michelle Henigan Rice (24) Cathal Henigan (9), Norma Henigan (36) 51 42 3rd Helen O’Riordan (33), Cian O’Riordan (18) Pat O’Riordan (22), Mossie O’Callaghan (22) 42.5 Fixtures: Tuesday 9th August 2022 - Ladies Competition – Old Course Senior Men’s Competition – Thursday 28th July 22 – Cashen Course 1st Donal Keane (25) 29+8 37pts 2nd John Corridan (9)32+3 35pts 3rd Pat Twomey (22) 33+1 34pts Gross Des O’Donnell 24pts 4th Columba O’Connor (21) 30+3 33pts B5-13 5th Jerry Costello (31) 36-3 33pts B5-10 6th Joe J O’Connor (23) 31+1 32pts B5-13 7th Brendan Brosnan (26) 34-2 32pts B5-9 8th Dan Sheehan (18) 34-3 31pts B5-12 9th Tim Nolan (22)30+1 31pts B5-11 10th Michael Joyce (29) 32-1 31pts B5-9 V. Tom O’Connor (23) 32-3 29pts B5-10 S.V. Jerry Galvin (19) 31-1 30pts B5-13 S.S.V Michael O’Connor (30) 29+1 30pts B5-8 Fixtures: Thursday 4th August 2022 - Senior Men’s Competition– Cashen Course Senior Ladies Competition – Thursday 28th July 22 – Cashen Course 1st Martha Woulfe (20), Marianne Relihan (25), Muireann O’Sullivan (27) 31pts 2nd Sighle Henigan (10), Mary Whelan (19), Rose Molyneaux (21) Bk 6-20pts 27pts 3rd Pudge O’Reilly (13), Margaret McAuliffe (13), Mary O’Sullivan (27) Bk 6-18pts 27pts Fixtures: Thursday 4th August 2022 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 29th July 2022, were as follows, 15, 22, 23, 28. The Jackpot was €6,300 and there was no jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips; Paudie Mulvihill- Online. Brendan Henchy - Online. Jackie Hegarty- Tomáisín. Eoin Hillard - Ashfield. Laura & Jack Foley- Glouria. The following won three free tickets: Liam Brassil c/o Kerry. Ciara Mulvihill - Online. Jim, Liz, Sinead & Orla Greany c/o Eddie. Next Jackpot will be €6,400 and it will take place Friday 5th Augudy 2022 in the Clubhouse. Fixtures: County Intermediate championship Ballydonoghue V Gneeveguilla on next Sunday August 7th @ 1pm in Brosna. North Kerry League Division 3: Ballydonoghue B V Brosna B in Coolard on Thursday August 4th @ 7.30pm. Well Done: To the Kerry ladies team and management. On a fantastic display of football in the All Ireland Final. You did your county proud.

MOYVANE GAA

There was no winner of the €5,300Jackpot. Numbers drawn were and 10,17,20 and 28 Lucky Dips: 1. The Boro Bogboys Syndicate, c/o All Star Bar 2. Nora Fitz c/o Enrights Bar 3. Florrie Mullin c/o All Star Bar 4. Jack Goulding, Knockanure 5. BJ O Connor, Clarr Tickets are available Online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries to be registered by 6pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6pm will be entered in the next draw. Tickets also available at Enright’s Bar, Speedy’s Bar, Hanrahans Bar,Kennellys 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 Weeks Jackpot €5,400 and will be held in Enright Bar Sunday the 7th of August at 8:00pm As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro

CLOUNMACON GAA

Lotto Results 28/07/2022 - No winner of Jackpot €5300 Numbers drawn: 8-15-18-26 - Lucky Dips €50 Declan Lynch c/o J. Walsh €30 Melissa Bergin & Eileen Stack €20 Pat Lyons c/o J. Walsh €20 Aoife Murphy, Woodside House, Ballinruddery Thank You for supporting our lotto All Ireland Champions Well done to the Kerry Senior team on a fabulous win in the All Ireland Senior football final against Galway. Congratulations to all players & management & especially to our own clubman Brendan Griffin. Brendan was part of the Kerry backroom team for 2022 Very well done & we look forward to you bringing SAM to Pairc na Gael in the near future

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €9000 Numbers drawn 8, 10, 24,29 €50 Angela Breen Lyre €30 Susan & Matt Galvin Duagh €20 Mag Bowler Duagh €20 Maureen Roche Glantine €20 Marian McMahon Sellers prize Helena O Carroll

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No match 3s Next weeks jackpot €9100 with draw at O Briens Bar

own club man Eamon Breen. The team were presented to the stadium and it was great to see the team together again after 25 years having elapsed!

Clounmacon v Tarbert B Moyvane B v Beale B

Winner of hotel stay in Dingle Skellig Eoin Kissane Beaufort.

KERRY LADIES: Unfortunately, it was not to be for the Kerry Ladies and our own club players Niamh Carmody and Louise Galvin. The Ladies went down to a very strong Meath team but done themselves and the county proud throughout the season and getting to the big day. Beidh lá eile!

North Kerry Junior Leagues 2022 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Listowel – MIG.ie Division 3 Round Thursday 4th August @ 7.30pm Ballydonoghue B v Brosna B

Thanks to all for your continued support. Apologies on technical issue with our live Ticket was kindly drawn by Liam Dennehy and congratulations to our winner. Tickets available from usual sellers and online at www.klubfunder.com

FINUGE GAA

SENIOR: The county Junior club championship kicked off last weekend with an away game to Duagh and an overall solid performance from our boys. The game got off to a lively start with an early goal through Maurice Corridan. Finuge kept their noses in front throughout the first half but really should have capitalised further having the benefit of the breeze. Halftime score was Finuge 1-05 to Duagh’s 0-06. Duagh came out all guns blazing in the second half hitting four points on the bounce and taking the lead for the first time. The sides then traded points before Finuge hit three in a row to go back into the lead. Again, the sides traded points and Duagh edged ahead with a few minutes remaining. However, our boys levelled matters entering injury time and the game soon finished level. Both teams had a number of potential goal scoring opportunities which could have sealed it, but a draw was ultimately a fair reflection. Kieran MacKessy in goal put in another important display making two vital saves and slotting two frees from distance. Details for round two are not known at time of writing. Knocknagoshel, and Kilgarvan are the opposition for rounds two and three in the weeks ahead. U15: Last week our boys played Tarbert in the McElligott Oils North Kerry league qualification playoff. In a tight game, our boys came out on top by two goals - Finuge 4-11 to Tarbert’s 2-11. This puts the team into the league semifinal where they will play Ballyduff - awaiting details at time of writing. U13: The recently scheduled North Kerry league game with Listowel failed to materialise as Listowel were unable to field. Next up is Ballyduff away this Wednesday, quickly followed by Knock/Brosna on Sunday. U11: A big day out was had by everyone recently when the squad took part in a regional blitz played in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney. The team played Tuosist from South Kerry, Parteen from Clare and Glenville of Cork. All our players played extremely well and represented the club with great pride and enthusiasm. After the games, a guided stadium tour rounded off the stadium activity. Then it was on to MacDonalds to top off a great day for everyone! The squad also wore their newly supplied and sponsored training tops compliments of local company Liston Electrical. This was a really appreciated gift from Liston Electrical to the squad and certainly added to the sense of occasion - thank you Bridget & Ian. U9: The latest action at U9 saw our boys and girls take on Keel, in Finuge. Well done to everyone involved on a great display of hardworking and tackling with some great passing also! Training continues on Wednesday evenings and new members are always welcome to come along and give it a go! U7: Well done to our boys and girls who were busy recently playing Knocknagoshel. It was great to see our budding stars of the future in action with plenty of skills on show! Training continues on Wednesday evenings and new members are always welcome to come along and give it a go! CÚL CAMP; Last week saw another very successful Summer Camp ran across the week. Big numbers were catered for across all five days, although Monday was a little quieter given the heroics from Kerry senior men the day before! Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to John Dillon and his team of coaches for the great work put in across the week. CLUB FUNDRAISER: Have you bought your tickets yet? The main aim of our fundraiser is to provide facilities into the future for our young boys and girls. You can enter our fantastic fundraiser car raffle for a Volkswagon Tiguan R-Line worth over €50,000. Tickets are available at local outlets such as McCarthys Bar in Finuge, Foleys Shop, Stacks Shop, The Filling Station, Railway Bar, Dew Drop Bar, The Post Office, JJ Walsh’s Butchers and Woodview Vets - all in Lixnaw. Also, Brosnans Bar and Larry Buckley Butchers in Listowel, Powers Shop in Abbeydorney, O’Connells Agri Store Irremore or on our website www.finugegaa. com A big thank you to everyone who has helped so far with the club fundraiser we are always looking for anyone that can give a couple of hours or can help in the background! KERRY MEN: Well done to the Kerry Senior footballers in the All-Ireland Final victory over Galway. It was a big day for the Kingdom landing Sam for the first time in eight years. It was also a big day for the jubilee team of 1997 and our

NORTH KERRY U21; The U21 county was played last week in Austin Stack Park and another really exciting game was had between North and East Kerry. These teams have met at minor and U21 over the past few years and has been very competitive - this was no different! Level after normal time and with NK leading with minutes remaining, East Kerry won it in the dying moments by two points. Finuge were very well represented by Kieran MacKessy, Ciarán Commane and Darragh MacKessy on this team and all should be proud of the progress being made. PAT SPILLANE: The club would like to wish Pat all the very best on his retirement from the Sunday Game. Pat is always very accommodating and helped the club recently with the fundraiser - thank you Pat!

ST. SENANS GAA

Lotto: Monday 25/07/2022, Jackpot €5,100. There was no jackpot winner: Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 10, 14. Lucky Dip €30 winners: Donal Foley, Ballylongford; Pat Dillon, Gortacloghane. Lucky Dip €20 winners: Michael Moran, Listowel; Fr. Jerry Keane, Rathea; Ann Sweeney, Tournageehy. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal and Jackpot will be €5,200. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

On July 30th/31st we had an 18 Hole VPar competition. 1 Dean Harris (28) 6 up 2 Enda O’Halloran (7) 5 up 3 Damien O’Connell (17) 4 up Div 1 Earl McMahon (10) 2 up Div 2 Ger Fitzgibbon (16) 4 up Div 3 Aidan Sheehan (29) 75 4up

Congrats to Enda O’Haloran who had a hole in one on the 8th hole. Next weekend is a Fourball Betterball competition. Timesheet available online. Winners of Fridays scramble were Mark Condon, Ed Harty and Adam O Leary. Names for Fridays Scramble must be in for 6.30pm for shotgun start at 7pm. Inter Club Teams The Jimmy Bruen team won 3.5 to 1.5 against Glengarriff in the West Munster Semi Final. They wil now play Ballykisteen in the West Munster Final on August 13th. The Country Clubs team received a walkover from Ross and will play the winners of Glengarriff / Castlegregory in Doneraile on August 28th.

NORTH KERRY GAA

The Draw for the Bernard O Callaghan Senior Football Championship will take place on Friday 26th August @ 8pm in McMunns Ballybunion, the draw will be streamed live on our Facebook page also. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Greg and Una Ryan of McMunns Ballybunion for their continued support of our Senior Championship. August Delegate Meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th August @ 8.30pm venue Listowel Emmets Clubhouse. Fixtures: Back Games North Kerry Junior Leagues 2022 Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Listowel – MIG.ie Division 4B Round 5 Monday 1st August @ 7.30pm Duagh B v Ballydonoghue C

U15 District Championship 2022 - Cup Competition Group A: Kenmare, North Kerry, Tralee District, West Kerry. Round 1 03/08/2022 at 7pm North Kerry V Tralee District @ Coolard, Ballydonoghue. Round 2 10/08/2022 at 7pm Kenmare District V North Kerry (Neutral Venue TBC) Round 3 17/08/2022 at 7pm West Kerry V North Kerry Acorn Life U21 County Football Championship 2022 Final Report by Jack Hennessy East Kerry 1-22 North Kerry 3-14 AET. North Kerry reached their first ever County Under 21 football championship final and after an almighty struggle against red hot favourites East Kerry at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Wednesday July 27 they just failed at the final hurdle taking their illustrious opponents to extra time before going down by a 2pt margin. This was a tremendous encounter throughout played in the true spirit of the game and credit both sides for providing the huge attendance with a truly magnificent contest. Certainly the injury to full back Brendain O Neill after just 4mts was a huge blow and later in extra time Robert Stack had to be helped off. East Kerry got off to a perfect start and were 1-4 to 1pt after 8mts and were full value for that lead as they were much more physical and were always a threat when in possession in attack whereas the North Kerry boys were finding it difficult against a teak tough East Kerry defence. Ruari Murphy, Aaron Flynn and Cian Murphy kicked over some neat points with their goal coming from Emmett O Shea after 3mts. Jack Kennelly who was well tied up early on but still kicked over a point. However as the East Kerry boys looked like pulling away up stepped Jack Kennelly with a punched 22nd minute goal after a superb floating ball into the square from Robert Stack to reduce the margin to 3pts. Still East Kerry finished the half strong and at the interval led 1-6 to 1-1. The second half was exciting to say the least but East Kerry were still winning good possession; Ryan O Grady and Jack Kennelly exchanged points. Kennelly was still keeping his side in touch with points and who was now causing endless problems for the opposing defence as was Kevin Goulding. Aaron O Shea, Cian Murphy and Ruari Murphy kept the scoreboard ticking for East Kerry as the led 1-11 to 1-5 by the 40th mt. 8mts later only a point separated the sides as Jack Kennelly and Kevin Goulding struck for superb points.East Kerry were still coming forward and Aaron O Shea, Ryan O Grady and Ruari Murphy had their side 4pts ahead as we faced into the 58th mt. North Kerry showed their fighting qualities and Cillian Trant, Sub Cormac Dillon and a Padraig Walsh goal had North Kerry a point ahead as we hit injury time.Then and not for the first time up stepped Ruairi Murphy to split the uprights and force the game into extra time. East Kerry 1-15 North Kerry 2-12. At this stage now both sets of players were out on their feet and having to face another 20mts or so. Ruairi Murphy, Ryan o Grady, Killian O Sullivan had their side 4pts ahead with Robert Stack North Kerrys only reply. Into the second period of extra time and once again Jack Kennelly reaching for the sky was hauled down and from the resultant penalty found the net; still. East Kerry held on and points from Stephen Palmer and Cian Murphy closed the scoring. East Kerry 1-22 North Kerry 3-14. It was a memorable journey by North Kerry and full credit to the full panel for making such a huge effort and not forgetting the trainer, John O Connell, Selectors; Brendan O Mahony, Jackie Mulvihill, Coaches; Karol Dillon and Darragh O Shea. Also to the team sponsors Mary and Eric O Neill, Ballylongford of “Supreme Pool Tables” Team and scorers; Kieran Mackessy, Liam Guiney, Brendain O Neill, Padraig Walsh,1gl, Jack McElligott, Donnacha Maher, Adam Segal, Cillian Trant, 1pt, Robert Stack, 1pt, Ted Moloney, Kevin Goulding, 4pts, Jamie McVeigh, Rory O Mahony, Darragh Lynch,1pt, Jack Kennelly, 2-6, Subs, Eddie healy for Brendain O Neill, inj, Darragh Carey for Darragh Lynch, Cormac Dillon, 1pt for ted Moloney, Mikey Nolan for James McVeigh, james McVeigh for Robert Stack, inj, Darragh Lynch for Rory O Mahony.

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Programme for 5th August 2022: 6.45pm: Rosary 7pm: Mass, Benediction and Sermon All are welcome. St. Pio Counsels… Temptations against faith and purity are the merchandise offered by the enemy, but do not fear him, rather despise him. Keep pleasing God, and in that way counter the evil suggestions of the evil one.

But He may not return for hundreds of years..you say . l hear you. Indeed, He may not. However, scripture does tell me in Mark 13:35-36 to always be ready for His return. It puts it like this “Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming( that’s Jesus)_in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning _lest coming suddenly, He find you sleeping. And what l say to you l say to all: Be ready!” Before l came to trust Jesus as Lord and Saviour and became His follower the thought of His return to earth frightened the living daylights out of me. But not anymore thank God. Now l look forward to His return. Because of the death of Christ on the cross of Calvary a way has been opened up for each of us to know the one true and living God. This knowledge brings a calm assurance to each of our hearts that He loves us and is coming back to bring us home. This is what sustains us in this tragic and uncertain world. Looking forward to His return influences me in how l try (often failing) to live each day aiming to please God. So, the next question you might ask is “ but WHY is Jesus coming back to earth? Well, you will have to Tune in next week for that ! God bless you and have a wonderful week. If you require any further information, you can call LCF at 087 9529907. Yours sincerely, Bridie (Dillon)Hartney

FOR A SOUND MIND For God hath not given us the spirit of fear… But of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Thanks. C.C.

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. C.C.

ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP The St. Pio Prayer Group will meet on Friday 5th August in St. Mary’s Church Listowel.

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THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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MEANING OF LIFE

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.

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.W.

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.K.

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