Volume 15 Issue 41

Listowel Emmets Split The Bucket Winner Nancy Dee receiving her cheque from committee members and Emmets Kerry Minor players Pa Walsh, Aaron Carey and Aaron Kennelly

Pictures from the Grotto Mass in Asdee Village last Friday evening

Michael Somers, Dromclough NS, who played for the Kerry Primary Game team at half-time in last Sunday’s Munster Football Final in the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

Super performance from Lios Tuathail AC athletes at the Kerry County Senior Championship bringing home 17 Gold, 7 Silver and 6 Bronze medals. Missing from photo were Padraic and Aoibhinn

Well done to the Scoil Eiltín Naofa boys team Fionain Mason, Shane Mason and Odhran who came third, and Odhran who came third in the individual, in the North Kerry Schools U Can Skills competition, pictured here with Kerry Footballer Jason Foley

Listowel Celtic U12 Girls in action at the weekend

Marie & Brendan Wilmot with seven daughters/partners & grandchildren. They celebrated 40 years of marriage recently at Listowel Arms Hotel and Canon Declan O Connor gave them his Blessing. Photo by John Kelliher

Christy Walsh The Well handing over the proceeds from a very successful pre Cheltenham night to Kerry Parents and Friends Association committee members. Sincere thanks to Christy & friends for organising this event for us

NORTH KERRY & LISTOWEL LADY NÓRA RELIHAN AWARDED KERRY ASSOCIATION IN DUBLIN ARTS AWARD

Nóra Relihan has been chosen by the Kerry Association in Dublin as the 2023 recipient of the Kerry Association in Dublin Arts Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Arts.

Nóra was an actor with Listowel Drama Group and Listowel Players, a Director, Adjudicator, Entertainer, Broadcaster, Writer, Nurse, Social Worker, Co-founder of the Listowel Players in 1959, Writers Week in 1971 and St John’s Theatre and Arts Centre in 1987. Member of the Arts Council and was accorded a Civic Reception in Listowel in 2008 in recognition of her prestigious contribution to the Arts.

Born in Abbeyfeale in 1929, Nóra Ryle, as she was then known, was educated at Killorglin National School, Presentation Convent Milltown and Presentation Convent, Hospital, Co. Limerick. Nóra was nurtured and encouraged by her exposure to theatre while a student nurse in Guy’s Hospital in London. While there she seized every opportunity to attend and watch plays, operas and musicals. She settled in Listowel in 1952 and there later married Michael Relihan.

It was the late Eamon Kelly who was a woodwork teacher in Listowel, and very involved with Listowel Drama Group with his late friend Bryan MacMahon, who first put Nóra on stage. Nóra became friends with John B. Keane when she returned from London. In 1958 John B saw Nóra’s prize-winning production of Joseph Tomelty’s play “All Souls Night”. According to Nóra, he was not greatly impressed, and he told her he was going to write a play himself. John Bs first play - SIVE - emerged. Nóra was cast as Mena Galvin, in her first character part, and Mena was part of her life until the early 1980’s. The play opened in February 1958 at Walsh’s Ballroom in Listowel. Drama festival after drama festival brought major awards, ending triumphantly with All Ireland honours in Athlone, and the highest recognition of all from the Abbey Theatre. Listowel Drama Group were invited to present SIVE in the Abbey Theatre in May 1959, an invitation that was extended before the All-Ireland final. In late 1959 Nóra joined a professional company, which included the late Eamon Keane and J.G. Devlin, for a short season in the Grand Opera House, Belfast. Very shortly after that Nóra, with John B. Keane, founded the Listowel Players and chose SIVE as their first production. A great many of the original cast played their original parts plus John B. himself and his late brother, Eamon.

Ernest Blythe then expressed an interest in Nóra joining the Abbey Theatre Players, but a very small girl in Listowel won that contest and they finished their season at the Wexford Opera Festival. For years afterwards Nóra applied herself to many acting roles with Listowel Players, as well as being producer and stage manager at various times. It is interesting to note that in 1966 when she was involved in O’Casey’s “The Plough and the Stars”, commemorating the 1916 Rising she contacted Gerry Fitt, of the SDLP, from West Belfast, who acceded to her request that his own flag “The Plough and the Stars” be on stage each night in the Sluagh Hall in Listowel during her performances of the play there.

Nóra herself delighted in location drama. Two of these location dramas are particularly memorable - one depicting the work of Maurice Walsh and the other “The Colleen Bawn” in Glin in 1973, with Nóra playing the role of Ellen Walsh.

The existence of St John’s Theatre and Arts Centre, and its outstanding contribution to the Arts in Listowel for over thirty years is due in no small measure to the vision, courage and single-mindedness of Nóra. A meeting of Listowel Urban District Council was convened by the Chairman, Robert Pierce, who proposed that an ad-hoc Committee be set up to decide what would be done with St John’s and that Nóra be Chairman of the Committee. St John’s Founding Committee was established in 1987 under Nóra’s Chairmanship.

At this stage Nóra was recognised throughout Ireland and further afield as a woman of extraordinary ability, immense creativity, single minded vision and great courage. These artistic and personal qualities resulted in her being invited to become a member of the Arts Council. She used this position with discretion and wisdom to further her ambitions for St John’s.

The book “North Kerry, the Magic and Legend”, co-written by Nóra and Padraig O Concubhair, and illustrated with Olive Stacks unique original paintings was published in 2006. It gives the reader a unique perspective into the many facets of the landscape and environs of North Kerry.

Nóra had a varied career throughout her lifetime with solo tours, drama, TV, and film appearances, including “Fair City” and TG4 film “Limbo”. Her one woman show “Cúirt an Mhéan Óiche” was first produced by Stephen Holland and Barry Cassin later produced it in 1991 for Writers Week in Listowel.

Many tributes have been paid to Nóra over the years. One that is especially dear to her was a civic reception accorded to her on 31st August 2008 in Listowel. On that night a lifetime of acting excellence bringing great renown to drama in Listowel was celebrated in her honour. To top it all Nóra also worked as a social worker for the blind for 30 years.

In accepting the award Nóra Relihan said:

“I am delighted and honoured to receive this award from the Kerry Association; it is a really lovely tribute to my interest and work in the arts over many decades:.

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SPORTING SUCCESS AT THE PRESS PASS MEDIA AWARDS

Congratulations to Presentation

Secondary Listowel student Trina Kennedy who came second place in the sports journalism category of the national Press Pass Writers’ competition.

Trina attended the awards ceremony in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Tuesday the 9th of May where she was presented with her award. The judges commended her on her “beautifully descriptive language to evoke the nerves, the excitement, the pleasure and pain of playing football”.

SCIFEST SUCCESS FOR PRESENTATION LISTOWEL

On Wednesday 3rd of May students from Presentation Secondary Listowel attended the SciFest@College competition in MTU Kerry. SciFest is a nationwide competition where students demonstrate their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and maths through their creative and innovative projects. Presentation Listowel were delighted to have 13 project entries this year from 1st, 2nd and Transition Year students.

Congratulations to 2nd Year Science student Katelyn Moloney who’s project on “How to power a lightbulb using a coin battery” won Best Chemistry Project. Commenting on the success of her student’s projects, Science teacher Ms Jessica Keane said: “We are very proud of all our students, this was a fantastic achievement for the girls and the Science Department. The SciFest Competition allows students to develop their study of science, technology, engineering and maths, outside of the classroom and apply it to everyday life. All of the students have worked very hard on their projects and should be very proud of their achievements.”

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BALLYBUNION TIDY TOWNS

Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to acknowledge that they were awarded funds from the Department of Rural & Community De velopment through the Community Activity Fund of Kerry Count Council. The grant was for €1,100 to cover the insurance expenses for the group during the Covid lockdown period when voluntary groups were unable to carry out their normal fundraising functions. Ballybunion Tidy Towns was very appreciative of the support awarded to them through Kerry County Council.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE LEE STRAND/KERRY GARDA YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2023

Lee Strand and Kerry Garda are delighted to launch the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023. The awards are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twentyone years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry. The awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, September 29th, 2023.

This year twenty Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live. A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition. A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2023 will also be presented.

Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell stated ”It is fundamental that the youth of this country are recognised for the crucial role they play in the future of our Society. An Garda Síochána is committed to ensuring this is reinforced via the Garda Youth Achievement Awards in collaboration with Lee Strand. It is essential that we recognise their excellent contribution to society in areas of sports, arts, culture & charity and also in the way they may selflessly and lovingly care for a relative or friend. These awards have a positive impact on our wider community in celebrating the achievements of such outstanding young people and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support.”

Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand stated “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards for 26 years since its commencement in 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”

The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, May 26th 2023. Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry or are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie/ garda-awards/

Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area. Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation. The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell, An Garda Síochána. For further information contact: 066 7102300

Pictured at the launch of this year’s Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards are Aoife Bourke & Nicole Walker (Merit Award Winners 2022) with Garda Cathy Murphy, Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand, Garda Aidan O’Mahony and Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column…We hope you are safe and well I’m sure you are familiar with the saying “If the cap fits wear it”.

Well, that’s all fine and dandy if we were only talking about a cap,. But what we want to think about this week is how can our clothes in our wardrobes help to keep our motivation strong and our weight loss and wellness journey going.

Change of Season

This is now the time of the year, and more so with the change of season, we are having to maybe sort out our wardrobe and change around the clothes that are in there at the moment. For example, are there clothes in there that are too heavy, too dark, too wintery, too BIG, too SMALL or maybe just not quite fitting you right yet etc? Think about it......

How often do we look in the wardrobe and say “I’ve nothing to wear”

Now that normality has resumed and we are all making plans to go places. Whether its meeting friends and having a meal out or maybe a night away , we all want to look and feel our best. Its great to now have an opportunity to get dressed up and we all have the clothes in the wardrobe that we haven’t had a chance to wear in a while.

Carrot V Stick

Clothes are something that can help us to keep our weight loss going. A bit like the carrot and the stick.

The CARROT being to get DOWN to a smaller size,and the STICK being not having to go UP to the bigger size. We are all guilty of hoarding and holding on to stuff, so take out the clothes that are too big for you and get rid of them, otherwise you will only be thinking sure I will always find something to fit if I gain weight again, so our advice would be to get RID, RID, RID

The type of clothes you wear can help or hinder your Weight loss .It’s usually your clothes that’ll be the first thing you notice as you start losing or gaining weight.

Avoid wearing elasticated waistbands ALL of the time,because they grow with you while an item of clothing with a waistband will always give you the pinch or the credit when it’s due.

Next, take a look at what’s not quite fitting right yet, and keep those where you will see them. That would remind you every time you open the wardrobe of what you want to achieve. The most important thing is that we should feel good in the clothes that we “ want “ to wear, and not just “ have “ to wear something because we have no choice and it will have to do.. Decluttering the wardrobe is like de-cluttering the mind, and that has to be good for our overall well being too.

Think Ahead

Upcoming events can be a great motivator for us to keep us inspired on how we want to look and feel when we are dressed up. After all when you feel good about yourself on the inside,no matter what you wear it will sparkle through on the outside.

So, now we hope you will be busy sorting out the wardrobe over the week, but think about the satisfaction you will get every time you open the doors, knowing that you can put your hand on anything and every thing you love.

We at San Rita Wellness would often encourage our members to look beyond the number on the scales and focus on their changing body shape. Clothes are really a great indicator of the progress our members are seeing and feeling and also are a great motivator.

We will leave you with a thought…

“Nothing tastes as good as being slim feels”

For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “In Per son 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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Attending the car boot sale at Tralee on Sunday morning were Frank, Cian and Michelle Fitzell from Tarbert with Pat Reidy. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Centre is Ann Costello (Asdee) Listowel/North Kerry MS committee member, with her son, Alan and his wife, Crona (Née Barry, Lisselton, who gave a very generous donation to the branch, in lieu of wedding favours, at their recent nuptials. Alan’s dad, the late John, was an esteemed past Chairperson on the local branch. The branch congratulate the newlyweds and thank them for the lovely gesture in John’s honour

Steve Reidy, Lixnaw, who won Gold in the 100m Sprint at the recent Co. Club Championships, representing Listowel A.C. Also representing Causeway Comprehensive School, he won Gold in the Minor Long Jump at the Kerry Colleges Athletics Competition and Bronze in the Relay at the Kerry ETB Athletics Day.

Lixnaw Community Games U.10 Boys Gaelic Football Team who won Pewter medals last Monday in Tralee

Well done to the Duagh/Lyre u14 girls who participated in the County Community Games Gaelic Football Competition in Cordal last Sunday

Congratulations to Grace Hegarty, Daisy O’Donnell and Emma O’Rahilly from Coolard NS who came 2nd in the Girls North Kerry U Can Skills Final

A guard of honour for the late Mike Slattery Chairman of the Ballyduff Coursing Club been lead by Brendán Purcell with a greyhound on the recent Bank Holiday Monday with members of the local GAA club. Photo Moss Joe Browne

The Listowel Active Retirement on their week away recently in Westport, May

Listowel Emmets Under 12s Girls in action on Tuesday 2nd May

Congratulations to Ballydonoghue U12 Instrumental music group who were crowned County Champions recently. They will represent Kerry in the All Ireland in September next in Carlow. Back: Roisin Dalton, Aoife Dalton Matilda O Donnell. Front: Emily Neville, Ross Scanlon, Bethany Kate Purcell. Best of Luck in the All Ireland

KILFLYNN CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to the children of the parish by Bishop of Kerry Dr Ray Browne on Wednesday 10th May at 11.00 a.m. in St. Bernard’s Church, Abbeydorney. Best of Luck to the 17 children from Scoil Treasa Naofa and their teacher Mrs Sinead O’Connell.

ACTIVE RITIRED GROUP

The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting on Wednesday, 10th May, at 10.30 a.m. for lunch in the Parish Hall. New members are always welcome. Please contact 066 7135831 for further details.

KILFLYNN FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations to the 13 boys and girls from St. Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn who received the sacrament of First Communion in St Mary’s Church, Kilflynn on Saturday 6th May. The celebrant at the edifying ceremony was Fr. Denis O’Mahony, Abbeydorney P.P.

It was an extremely well-prepared ceremony. The children did themselves, their families and their school proud by the way they participated in the ceremony. The gratitude of all goes to their teacher Mrs Tina O’Connell and Fr. Denis O‘Mahony, Mrs Nora Falvey (Principal), and the pupil’s parents for all the work and effort they put into the ceremony and its preparation and who contributed to the First Communion Mass which will have a lasting memory for the 13 children. A special word of thanks to Fergus O’Sullivan, pianist, who accompanied by Mrs. O Connell’s and the school choir. Their beautiful music and singing enriched the ceremony. Each child participated in some way in the ceremony and afterwards all the camera happy relatives that took so many photos for the family album. The children who received their Communion/blessing were Fionn Cashell, Aoife McElligott, Faye Quirke, Saoirse Russell, Sean Og Hannon, Grace McGuckin, Oisin Doyle, Rosin Diggins, Ruby McAuliffe, Niamh Sheehy, Lochlan Barry, Keeva Keliher and Fionn O’Donoghue.

To all involved we say ‘Well done’. May the Lord bless them and their families.

PARKER’S PUB AND VENUE PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH 1985 WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPION DENNIS TAYLOR TAYLOR

On Sunday 4th June 2023 at 7.30p.m Doors open 6.30p.m

Proceeds in aid of St Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn. Come along for a fun filled evening as Snooker Dennis Taylor tells stories of snooker’s most memorable moments through the years, and even some pool. Opportunity to play a frame of pool against Dennis!

Meet and Greet! Photo Opportunities! Audience Q & A! Raffle and Action!

An Evening of Stories, Laughter, Trick shots and Pool, not to be missed! Any person who wants to play Dennis or any business who wants to sponsor a frame on the night please text Mike Parker on 087 9794541. tickets are available now at only €15 available at www.Eventbrite.ie or from Parker’s Pub 066 71 35129

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Thursday 11th May at 6.00p.m

Eileen Walsh, Toureen, Friday 12th

May at 10a.m and Saturday 13th May at 6.00 p.m.

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 Altar Society for May: Noreen O’Brien, Maureen Weir, Helen Kelly Fuller

CLOTHING DRIVE

St. Treasa’s National School, Kilflynn are holding a clothing recycling drive fundraising.

Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bed linen, curtains towels, bags, belts and soft toys. Please Donate only clean dry and rewardable clothing as we cannot accept wet, dirty or damaged clothes or goods. No Duvets. Drop your bags to the Crotta Hurling Club house, Dromakee, Kilflynn is extended to Monday 15th May between the following hours 10.00a.m to 8.00p.m. 7 days a week. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fundraising drive.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 8th May at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,22,28 and 29. There was no winner of the 4,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Karen Tuite, Curravough, Tralee, Aidan Behan, Abbeydorney and Joe McElligott, Crotta Cross, Lixnaw.

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 15th May at 10.30p.m with a €4,100 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.

CROTTA U-05S

The Crotta U5 hurling fun continued on Sunday afternoon last. A very enjoyable session again with happy kiddies enjoying the sunshine and socialising with their newfound buddies. Training continues each Sunday 1:15 - 2pm in Dromakee. Anybody who would like to be added to text service or wants more information please message Paul Shanahan on 0879715781. Hurleys and helmets are provided so just bring the kids along and give it a go

COUNTY SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE DIV 1

County Senior Hurling league div1 Full time Dr Crokes 0-07 to Crotta Gaa 0-12 on Thursday evening 4th April in lewis road, Killarney.

KILFLYNN TODDLER GROUP

The Kilflynn Toddler Group has now finished for the summer in Kilflynn. It will be back up and running in September! The date the group restarts will be posted here closer to the time. Have a lovely summer everyone

Listowel Emmets Minors played Castlegregory in Div 6 of the U18 County League in Frank Sheehy Park Listowel. Listowel put in a fantastic performance to win the game by 1 point. Final score Listowel Emmets 05-02 Castlegregory 03-07

Pupils of Dromclough NS raise the European Flag on Tuesday May 8th to mark 50 years of Irish membership of the European Union. The school band played the European Anthem “Ode to Joy”

Listowel Celtic U16 boys in action last week

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 May 2nd are as follows: The numbers drawn were 13, 18 & 27 and the Bonus number was 9. There was no winner of the €19,300 Jackpot or the €400 match three.

The €20 Consolation winners were Mags Hughes, Dromin, Listowel; Maireád Long, Abbeydorney; Elaine O’Hara, Causeway.

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

Inter-county Hurling: Our intercounty hurlers suffered defeat at the weekend at the hands of Offaly when our Celtic Challenge team lost out to the Faithful County on Saturday while on Sunday our Senior hurling team suffered the same fate in Tullamore. The Kerry Senior hurling team have a must win game on this Saturday evening against Laois at Austin Stack Park, Tralee at 5.30pm in the final round of the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Club Hurling: At local level an under strength Ballyduff Senior hurling team went down to Ballyheigue and on Sunday our minor hurling team lost to St Brendans by the narrowest of margins

Fixtures: Our Senior Hurlers are at home to Crotta on this Friday at 7.00pm. Ballyduff Minor hurlers are away to Tralee Parnell’s on Sunday at 12.00noon. The Senior Footballers are away to Dr Crokes also on Sunday at 2.00pm.

CHURCH NEWS

Masses for the week:

Thursday 10.00am: Special Intention

Friday 7.00pm: Sonny Healy – Month’s Mind

Saturday 6.30pm: Mass in Causeway

Sunday 11.00am: Martin, Julia & Jamesie

O’Sullivan; Noreen Davison (nee Kelly),Deceased members of the Kelly & Slattery Families.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Sunday 11.00am –Rita Goulding/Anthony Doyle/Sara Ann Ross.

Reader: Sunday 11.00am – Martina Rochford

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am – 11.30pm

Funeral Mass Recordings: This is a reminder that Funeral Masses can only be recorded at the request of the bereaved families

Rosary: at Tobhar

Rí an Domhnach, Lady’s Walk, Monday to Friday daily at 3.00pm during the month of May.

Congratulations: to the Girls & Boys who were confirmed on Wednesday of last week. Also, their parents & teachers.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

St Brendan’s AC had a good day at the Kerry Athletics seniors and masters championships in An ríocht on Sunday. Medals were won in a variety of events in track, field and walks. The club had 16 adults in action during the 5 hours of action and a number of these were taking part for the first time. Thanks to all who supported.

This coming Sunday we have Day 2 of the juvenile and junior county championships and all registered and eligible athletes are requested to attend. Details will be sent to all and social media will have timetables and notifications. The club welcomes the registrations of a number of our Ukrainian friends from Banna Beach Resort who have been training with us over the winter. St Brendan’s AC hopes they will enjoy competing for the club. Our Ukrainian friends from Ballyroe Hotel have already been given athletics sessions and will register with the club shortly, fulfilling the club’s motto of “Athletics for All”.

A THOUGHT

Patience is often the key to solving a problem. Remember you get the chicken by hatching the egg not by smashing it open!!

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Results for the last two weeks: Thursday, April 27. Numbers drawn: 5 10 11 16. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dips: €100: Hannah Enright, Enright’s Bar, Moyvane. €50: Margaret O’Regan, Bedford, Listowel. €20 each: Maggie O’Connor, Carrig. Felicity Shiels, Tarbert. Caroline Maune, Woodgrove, Moyvane. Aodha, Fionn & Darragh Mulvihill, c/o Nora Fitz. Joe Mulvihill, Moyvane. Free Tickets: The 2 Paddys, Moyvane Bingo. Jim Clancy, Listowel. Michael Lynch, Taxi, Moyvane. Mary & Eddie, Moyvane Bingo. Danny & Jen, c/o Ita. Thursday, May 04: €100: Anthony Kiely, Woodgrove, Moyvane. €50: Siobhan Hanrahan, Lower Aughrim, Moyvane. €20 each: Marian Chawke, Athea. Riona Basson, c/o Nora Fitz. Mary Moloney, Ballygologue Park, Listowel. Cathal Dunne, Feale Drive, Listowel. Mary Moroney, Ballylongford. Free Tickets: Trish, Millie & Toby, c/o Trish Sheehan. Bridge Keane, Clounbrane, Moyvane. Mary Leahy, Moyvane. M. Buston, Madigan’s Bus. Nicole Keane, Listowel. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (May 11) is €7,500 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

Congratulations to Margaret Mulvihill, Woodgrove, Moyvane who won €265 in last Thursday night’s draw. Make a note of the date for the next draw, Thursday, May 18 at Bingo. 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.

GOODBYE

Last week we said goodbye to another of our Kilbaha senior citizens. Paudie Hanrahan. Paudie got a send off befitting the gentleman he was, a respected member of the parish of Moyvane, life long member of Moyvane GAA club, having served first as a player, later as an official of the club and President of the club at the time of his passing. He was a stalwart at corner back during Moyvane’s golden era of the 1980’s, along with his many brothers. Their service to Moyvane football is still talked about by those who are old enough to remember. Paudie was a quiet man who loved travelling to watch his beloved Kerry all over Ireland. Even in the last few months of his life he watched all the GAA games and enjoyed discussing them with anyone who came to visit. He was well taken care of by his family and members of the medical profession which allowed him to remain at home until his passing. Sincere sympathy to his wife, Eileen, daughters, Julienne & Sinead, son, Patrick, his grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers, sister and his many family members. He will be missed.

DAY TRIPS ARE BACK, STARTING SUNDAY, MAY 21

After a break of three years due to Covid. Fitzpatrick’s bus will make its first pickup in the Square, Listowel at 9.00am, then on to Abbeyfeale, opposite the Church 9.15am, Newcastlewest, opposite The Longcourt House Hotel, 9.30am. The bus will then travel to Killarney to visit Killarney House. The house was burnt down twice, in 1879, shortly before its completion and again in 1916 by a fire in a flue at the top of the building. Leo Varadker, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport announced a €7 restoration fund. Killarney House was reopened to the public on April 03, 2016. The house and grounds are well worth a visit. For information and booking contact Maureen Finnegan, 087 9845102. All welcome.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE: Saturday, May 13 7.30pm Anniversary Mass for David Foley and his Grandad, Tom Foley, recently deceased & members of the Foley & O’Connor families.

Sunday, May 14 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Jerry, Jeremiah & Bridie McCarthy & deceased members of The McCarthy family, Gortdromosillihy.

KNOCKANURE: Friday, May 12 10.00am Private Intention.

Sunday, May 14 Anniversary Mass at 9.30am for Noreen Sweeney & her husband, Patrick, Carrueragh, Kilmorna.

Well done to Listowel Emmets Ladies U12 Black team who were in action Monday night & came away from Churchill with a fantastic victory. Great performance girls

Tony O’Gorman from Ballybunion who was on holiday in The U.S. recently - in San Francisco and Las Vegas

Listowel Emmets ABC Club having great fun last Friday evening practising their skills

BALLYBUNION

ST. JOSEPH’S SEC SCH LEAVING CERT REUNION OF 1973

Did you sit the Leaving Certificate at St Joseph’s Secondary School in Ballybunion in 1973. All former students of this class are invited to attend a get together which will be held in mid – June. It is important to know what the numbers are well in advance of the event so that an appropriate function can be organised. Any former students who would like to attend are asked to phone, Gerardine Galvin at 087 7549616 or Ina Aherne at 086 8152990

LB ROVERS FC

Are welcoming Expressions of Interest for our Girls Evening Soccer Camp, Open to Girls aged 5 - 10 years old, NEW & Existing Girls are very welcome! No football experience is required as the Evening Camp will be set up to be FUN, interactive but also help to develop new skills. If you may have a Child who is interested, Coaches are FAI Accredited with Garda Vetting & Safeguarding.

For any further Information you may need please contact Eoin O’ Mahony 087 2254837

CLOSING DATE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS FRIDAY 12th MAY.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA TEA DAY

All are welcome on Friday 12th of May for the Alzheimer’s Tea day in Ballybunion Community Centre Upstairs In meeting Room from 11pm-12pm. Amazing Spot prizes to be won on the day From Raffle: Tickets will be €2each or 3 for €5, prizes have been given from the following:

U Name It, Personalised Embroidery Gifts, Rose’s Hair Salon, Beauty by the Beach, The Chop shop, Perrozzi Family Restaurant & Pizzeria, Coast Cafe & Many more.

So very Grateful for the kindness from the businesses that gave us spot prizes.

AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!! Call for a cup of tea or coffee, there will be sweet treats to enjoy. Optional: Would be Fun If you would like to wear the colour Purple for Alzheimer’s as we would love to take Pictures on day.

ROSARY AT AHAFONA

May devotions to Our Lady by saying the Rosary each evening at 7.00pm for the month of May at Our Lady’s Grotto in Ahafona.

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 likeminded people around County Kerry who wish to showcase their product/s. If you are interested, please send us a message on Facebook or txt 0862220698.

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

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, 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, Environmental Worker x 2, and Community Centre Caretaker. For details, contact Rosaleen on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com

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.

CHECKERS CAFÉ AND CRAZY GOLF

Checkers café and crazy golf open 12 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Taking bookings for School tours, Birthday Parties and Clubs and Societies. Phone Marie on 0876415513

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.

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the Colm O’Halloran on the death of his father Michael of Dublin. May he Rest in Peace.

LOUISE MORRISSEY 35TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Join Louise Morrissey in a wonderful celebration of her 35th anniversary in country music, live at the Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion this Saturday at 8pm.

This multi award-winning artist is admired and respected as one of Ireland’s greatest female singers and performers!

Tickets for the event are selling fast so those interested are advised to secure their tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available to purchase via www.tintean.ie

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.

BEREAVEMENT

Sympathy of the community is extended to Ita O’Connell, Kilpadogue, Tarbert on the death of her sister Betty Baily (nee O’Sullivan) of Gortatlea and Castleisland who died unexpectedly at her home on I May. Sympathy also to her husband Denis, three sons, her four sisters, family and extended family, She was sister of the late Timmy who many will remember as a fine Kerry footballer. Her Requiem Mass and burial took place on Thursday 4 May in St Brendan’s Church and Cemetery in Clogher, Ballymacelligott.

KERRY HOSPICE BUÍOCHAS

The Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk in Tarbert was once a great success. The total amount raised was €3,470. The organisers would like to thank all the walkers and those who sponsored them so generously. Thanks also to everybody who helped out on the day, the Garda Síochana, the stewards, Kathleen and Noel Brosnan of Daybreak for sponsoring the bottled water, Thanks to everybody as your continued support is much needed and greatly appreciated.

ROSARY AT THE GROTTO

The praying of the Rosary at the Marian Shrine in the Square continues every evening, Monday to Friday during the month of May at 7.30pm. All are welcome agus fáilte.

CONFIRMATION

Bishop Ray Browne administered the Sacrament of Confirmation in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Wednesday 3 May to 28 boys and girls from 5th and 6th. Classes Tarbert National School. The Bishop thanked all who were involved in preparation for the Ceremony - the pupils, parents, teachers and all involved in making the day possible. He complimented the pupils on their artwork at the back of the Church. As Mass was not part of the ceremony, he encouraged all to attend as a family for Mass in the Church at the weekend. Mrs. Catherine Heaphy, Principal thanked all the pupils, their parents, the teaching staff, James Lavery, Sacristan for his help at all times, and Joan Lynch for the floral arrangements. Also participating in the ceremony were Fathers Nicholas Flynn, Sean Hanafin, Michael Hussey, John O’Connor and Philip O’Connell. The Church grounds were nicely presented for the occasion.

CONDUCTOR CAITRIONA

Comhghairdeas and well done to Caitriona Fitzmaurice, Tarbert who conducted the MTU Choir Choral Society at the Cork International Choral Festival recently to win the title of ‘Ireland ‘s Choir of the Year 2023’. Caitriona who graduated from the Kerry School of Music and teaches music there has also been involved with a number of schools in Cork, teaching music. Her mother and father, Margaret and Sean Fitzmaurice and the Kissane family were present to see Caitriona receive her well deserved award on behalf of the Choir. Best wishes and continued good health to her grandmother Kitty Kissane, Tarmons.

HOUSE TITLE REVIEW

Katherine Kiely, Solicitor, advises that her company is offering a free title review to any resident who owns a house on Main Street, Chapel Street or Church Street in Tarbert. She or her representatives will be offering a Leasehold or Freehold title review at Tarbert Community Centre on Friday next, 12 May from 10am to 12 noon. Everybody welcome and you can contact Katherine at 069/65583 or 087/ 9602209 for further information.

DARKNESS INTO LIGHT

Well done to all who participated in the Darkness into Light project last Saturday in aid of Pieta House and Suicide Prevention. Tarbert was one of 9 Centres in Kerry which participated with the Walk starting from Tarbert Comprehensive School at 4.15am and proceeding alone a well messaged route to Tarbert Pier courtesy of Patrick and Brendan Kissane.

This year there was a bigger turnout than in previous years. Well done also to the pupils of Tarbert National School for their artwork on view in business premises windows highlighting the message of Darkness into Light.

TARBERT ACTIVE RETIREMENT (OVER 55’S)

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

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Mass Times: Monday 8th May, Mass at 7.30pm for Eileen & Jamie O’Sullivan, Ballyrehan. Wednesday 10th May, Mass at 10.00am & Confirmation Mass at 3.30pm. Friday 12th May, Mass at 7.30pm for Denis & Mary Foley, Ballinclogher & Jerry O’Sullivan, Ardfert.

Saturday 13th May, Mass at 7.30pm for Shamie Griffin, Ahabeg West, (Months’ Mind); deceased member of the Sheehy Family, Ballinagare; Bridie O’Reilly, The Village.

IRREMORE CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 14th May, Mass at 11.00am for Colm Kennelly, Finuge & USA, (Month’s Mind).

RATHEA CHURCH:

Mass Times: Sunday 14th May, Mass at 9.30am. for Margaret Hellier (née O’Mahony), Tournageehy, (Month’s Mind)

PARISH OFFICE

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

CONFIRMATION

Congratulations to the children of Dromclough School National School and Scoil Mhuire de Lourdes rwho eceived the Sacrament of Confirmation in Lixnaw Church on Wednesday 10th May.

OBITUARY

The death recently occurred of William Joseph (Joe) Griffin, Coolunane, Lixnaw. Sympathy to wife Mary, daughters Phil and Lillyann; son Thomas; brother Pat and all the extended Griffin family. May he rest in peace.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

Split The Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Bronagh Goggin, Lixnaw, on winning €111 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Foley’s Gala Shop. Thanks for your continued support.

GAA Club Lotto:

Jackpot €10,550. Numbers drawn were: 11, 18, 19, 20. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Frances Griffin, (online); Padraig McCarthy, Ahabeg; Margaret McCarthy, Irrebeg. Next week’s Jackpot will be €10,600.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

Gaelic Football:

Congratulations to the Lixnaw Community Games U.10 Boys Gaelic Football Team, who won Pewter medals in Tralee last Monday. This was a tough competition with 20 teams battling hard. After beating Castleisland, Ballydonoghue and Kilcummin, the boys qualified for the semi-finals.

Showing great skill and determination and after a long day, the boys were finally awarded their County Pewter medals. Well done to the team and their management of Liam Somers, Justin Carroll, and Robbie Larkin.

Athletics Evening:

The annual Athletics Evening will be held in St. Senan’s GAA Grounds, Mountcoal, this Friday, 12th May, at 6pm. The entry fee for competitors is €5 for individuals and €10 for more than one competitor in a family.

Track Competitions are as follows: U.8 60m and 80m, U.10 100m, 200m and 60m Hurdles, U.12 100m, 200m and 600m, U.14 100m and 800m, U.16 100m, 200m and 1,500m. U.6 and Tiny Tots 50m races will also be run. U.12 Ball Throw will be held as a Field Event. Novelty races to be held at the end.

Participants must reside in Lixnaw Parish. The cut-off date is 31st July for individual age groups (see Age Calculator on the Lixnaw Community Games Facebook page).

Please note, only 1st and 2nd place qualifies for the County Community Games, to be held in An Riocht track, Castleisland, on the weekend of 24th and 25th June.

Participant’s entries for the event must be emailed to: lixnaw@communitygames.eu by Thursday, 11th May, 6pm at the latest. Please include the child’s name, address, date of birth and specified races, as well as parent contact details. The order of events will be advertised on the Lixnaw Community Games Facebook page. All are welcome.

Best of luck:

Good luck to the U.14 Quiz Team who will compete next Friday, 12th May, in Keel. They consist of: Niamh Kelly, Clodagh Linnane, Rory McElligott, Ella Prendeville, Cillian and Donnacha Quilter.

We also want to wish the best of luck to the U.12 Girls Gaelic Football Team who will compete next Sunday, 14th May, in Caherciveen.

ST SENAN’S GAA Club Lotto Draw:

Date /05/2023 Jackpot €9,100. There was no jackpot winner: numbers drawn were 2, 17, 24, 32. Lucky dip €30 winners: James & Jessica c/o Sheelagh Dillon; John & Maria Barry, Leam.

Lucky dip €20 winners: Christy’s Bar, Listowel; Eamon & Maura Whelan, Mountcoal; Katie O’Callaghan (online). Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €9,200. Tickets are available at Kelly’s Six Crosses, The Halfway Bar, play online or from any Club Officer. Thank you for your continued support.

CONTACT

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

Congratulations to Caitríona Fitzmaurice Tarbert and the Munster Technological University (MTU) Glór Choral Society on winning Ireland’s Choir of the Year 2023 at the Cork International Choral Festival last weekend. Caitríona has been the Choir’s conductor for the last 8 months

Well done to the Scoil Eiltín Naofa girls team Aoibheann McNamara Moore, Evanne Mason and Layla-Kate Buckley who came third in the North Kerry Schools U Can Skills competition

Congrats to the Lios Tuathail AC Ladies Senior Team who won the Christina (Chris) O’Shea Perpetual Cup last weekend for best over all club at the Kerry Athletics County Championship. Well done to team Capt Sinead Hunt and teammates Noelle, Aoibhinn, Saoirse, Mollie, Rebecca and Megan

The Listowel Celtic Academy Graduation took place on Sunday May 7th for our U10 boys and girls. Thanks to Laura Falvey for presenting the Certs

Congratulations to Ballydonoghue Instrumental Music group who won the County Final of Scór na bPaistí in Glenbeigh. Cumman na mBunnscoil Representative Tomás Hanifan presented the prizes to Sinéad Costello, Áibhinn McNamara Moore, Ruth Foley, Laura Dalton, Daisy O’Donnell. Also present was Susan O Leary Coist Scór Chiarraí

Attending the funeral of the late Mike Slattery at Ballyduff were Liam and Mary Grace with steward Dotie Guerin. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Each class in Scoil Eiltin Naofa, Lisselton NS planted a tree for World Earth Day on April 22nd. We are working towards our 6th Green Flag as a school. Pictured are Junior and Senior Infants

Mag Aherne, Lyreacrompane, who recently retired from St. Stephens Hospital, Sarsfield Court, Glanmire, Cork after 47 years of dedicated service with the HSE

Well done to the u10 Gaelic football team from Duagh/Lyre Community games who competed in the County Community Games Competition on the recent Bank Holiday Monday

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 08/05/23 - Numbers Drawn 19-21-22-30

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Regina Moloney, Ballygologue

€20 Brian Leahy, Ballygologue

€20 Gabby Tamoc c/o Joes

€20 Mary Sheehy c/o The Well

€20 Ger Griffin,14 Charles Street

Next Draw 15/05/23 at The Kingdom - Jackpot €6,550

Congratulations to the girls and boys who graduated from our academy last Sunday. We wish them all the best as the progress to the next stage of their soccer development. We had the pleasure of Laura Falvey presenting the certs. Laura herself came through Listowel Celtic’s Academy and is currently playing with Treaty United and Republic of Ireland u15’s .

Thanks to Mark Loughnane and all the coaches who helped out at the academy since last September. The time you all give to the club is invaluable. Thanks to everyone for their support during the year and we will be back again in September for both the academy and girls and boys moving on.

Best of luck to all teams in action this weekend. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for fixtures and results.

LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

It was a historic day for Lios Tuahail AC winning the inaugural Christina (Chris) OShea Memorial Perpetual Cup at the Kerry County Championship for best Senior Ladies Club. Well done to our female athletes for their fantastic performance and commitment to the club and Thank You to Kerry Athletics for recognising women in sport.

Overall the club had a fantastic day across both seniors and master age groups with 17 Gold medals, 6 Silver Medals and 5 Silver Medals. Highlights of the meet included a super run from our 4x100m relay teams to win both Male and Female Relays. Aoibhinn Harte 2 Gold medals in Shot Putt & WFD and Silver in Discus, Mollie oRiordan 2 Gold medals in 400m & 800m, Brendan Guiney running his first Master event winning the 100m Masters – class is permanent and Sinead Hunt winning 2 silver medals in 100 & 200m.

Our Senior Sprinters performed very well with a lot of close calls and blanket finishes. In the 100m Mens, Rory Lynn won Silver and Louis oConnell won Bronze with Sean Mahony fourth in a blanket finish. In the 100m Senior women Megan Lynch won Gold followed home by Sinead in Second. Brendan Guiney, took to the track for the first time and comfortably won the Masters 100m in style. In the 200m, running into a strong head wind on the bend, Brendan OLeary won Silver, followed by Rory in third and Louis and Sean just behind. In the ladies 200m Saoirse Dillion was the clear winner followed by Sinead with her second Silver. Kevin Lynch won Silver in the Masters 200m and Gold in the 400m. Mollie double gold in the 400 and 800.

In the longer races at Senior level in the 3K, Noelle Dillion won Gold and Brother James won Silver after taking the lead out for the most part of the race. In the throws, Aoibhinn Harte was one of the highlights and Padraic McCarthy won 3 bronze medals in the Shot Putt, Discus and WFD.

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 Competition:

Men’s Singles Sponsored by Innovu Insurance – Old Course -Sunday 7th May

1st     Gary Kavanagh (20)  47 pts

2nd     Michael Lucid (10          41 pts

3rd     Jerry O’Connor (25)    39 pts

Gross: Senan Carroll                  33 pts

Cat 1 (+5 to 5 )

1st     Adrian Walsh (4)              35 pts

2nd     Ronan Cross (3)                30 pts

Cat 2 (6 to 12)

1st   Shay Downes (10)            37 pts

2nd     Aidan Buckley (12)        35 pts (B9 18)

3rd     Kieran Mulvihill (11)            35 pts

Cat 3 (13 to 18)

1st     Sean C O’Sullivan (13)        37 pts

2nd     J P Hickey (14)                  36 pts

3rd     Padraig Murphy (17)            35 pts

Cat 4 (19+)

1st     Jimmy Bowler (22)        34 pts (B9 18)

2nd     Michael Jones (22)              34 pts (B9 16)

3rd     Brendan O’Loinsigh (23)    34 pts

Fixtures: Saturday 13th May 2023 – Men’s Lahinch Exchange Day

Ladies 18 Holes Stableford Voucher Competition – Old Course – Tues 2nd May

1st Mary O’Grady Hcap 38 46 pts

2nd Catherine Morrissey Hcap 26 42 pts Bk9-20pts

3rd Bernie Moloney Hcap 23 42pts

Annemarie Healy Hcap 24 40pts 9 Hole Qualifying Cashen Course

Mary B O’Sullivan H Cap 27 29pts

18 Hole Stroke Medal II Sponsored by CoCo Boutique Listowel

involved - enjoy the experience and season ahead.

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.

CÚL CAMP: The Camp is open for booking now - all bookings must be done online only. As usual, there is the option to purchase the gear also. Our 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.

SCHOOLS SKILLS: The North Kerry finals were held last week in Duagh GAA grounds and we had representatives involved from three different schools. From Scoil Mhuire De Lourdes Lixnaw we had Darragh Gilbert, Ruairí O’Brien and Ger Roche. Killocrim National School saw Joe Joy carry the Finuge flag, while Dromclough National School had Corey Heaphy on its team. Dromclough went on to win the team event with Mikey Somers of St Senans winning the individual prize. Well done to all involved and best of luck to Corey and his Dromclough skills team who now go on to represent North Kerry in the county finals.

16th May 2023 – Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Voucher Competition –Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 5th May 2023 – Cashen Course

1st Mary B. Kelly (25 ph) 21 pts

2nd Judy Carmody (21ph) 20 pts

Fixtures: Friday 12th May 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

PITCH DEVELOPMENT: The pitch remains closed following the recent work carried out by Allman Contractors which included sanding, drainage, seeding and fertilising. This work is also part of the overall facility improvements the club have embarked upon following the successful major fundraiser last year. The pitch remains closed for the duration of this week.

SENIOR: This week was a rest week for the senior team. The last game away against Lispole saw a defeat for the team. This has Finuge second in the table, two points behind Lispole, however the leaders still have a game in hand! This weekend see’s the team play Moyvane in an important game - a win keeps Finuge in a strong second place and firmly in line for promotion to the cup competition. The game is set to be played Sunday in Finuge - throw in timeTBC.

MINORS: The North Kerry league action kicked off last week and the team were in action against Knock/Brosna. This was a close fought affair with K/B coming out on top on the scoreline Finuge 2-13, K/B 5-05 with the game played in Clounmacon. Next up is St Senans this Monday night being played in Mountcoal at 7pm.

U15: It has been a busy few weeks for the team! Having qualified for the county league semi-finals after finishing on top of division 3A, the teams focused switched to Féile last weekend. The team were drawn in a tough group within division two, and so it proved to be the case. On Friday evening the boys played Chruchill and Ballymacelligott with the games hosted by Churchill. Unfortunately both games finished in defeat and saw the team exit at the group stage. Chruchill would go on to eventually win out division two and we wish them the best of luck representing Kerry in the Munster tournament. There is no rest for the lads though as the action now switches back to the county league semi-final, with the game against Duagh going ahead this Wednesday the 10th at Mountcoal. Best of luck to the team and management!

U13: The last action of phase one of the county league saw the team travel to An Ghaeltacht. The home team ultimately came out on top following an open and entertaining game which saw the team’s level at halftime. This left the team mid table after two wins and three defeats in a competitive division three! At time of writing, we still await details of phase two which is scheduled to commence this Sunday the 14th of May.

U11: With a recent bye followed by a postponed game with Brosna, the team have not played the past two weeks but are busy training and getting ready for phase two of the county Go Games series in the weeks ahead.

U9: Next action for the team is a game with Clounmacon, scheduled for this week. Best of luck to the team!

U7: Our U7s were in action recently in a GDA organised blitz, hosted by St Senans. It was great to see our youngest troopers take to the grass - well done to all the boys and girls who lined out and no doubt they are looking forward to a summer of action ahead! The first of the Go Games series commence for the U7s next week when our super troopers travel to Tarbert on Wednesday the 17th of May for a 6:45pm start! The best of luck to all our boys and girls

U10 COMMUNITY GAMES: The U10 Lixnaw community games team were in action recently and done really well. The won their qualifying games against Castleisland, Ballydonoghue and Kilcummin. They came up against a strong Caherciveen team who ultimately went on to win the competition. In the 3rd/4th playoff they team played Annascaul/Lispole/Camp and came away with the 4th place Pewter medal. Well done to everyone involved in progressing through a very tough competition!

KERRY U20: Its was a case of hard luck for the team and Kieran MacKessy who played Sligo on Saturday in the All-Ireland semi-final. The team never really go going despite a bright start, and Sligo gradually ground out the win in a low scoring affair. This brings the curtain down on the U20 intercounty season for Kerry and while they won Munster, the group will surely wonder what could have been. Well done to Kieran who was excellent throughout and has a bright future ahead.

KERRY SENIORS: The Kerry senior team put in an impressive display last Sunday to land the 84th Munster title for the county. Our own Jimmy Galvin continues in his role as physio and we wish the entire squad and management continued success for the year ahead. Next up is a big game against Mayo which is fixed for Killarney the weekend of May 20th /21st - TBC at time of writing.

KERRY CAMOIGE: Well done to the Kerry minor camoige team on winning the C All Ireland last weekend with a special mention to joint captain Emma Conway, Shannon Collins and Leonie Waltz!

SYMPATHY: Finuge GAA Club wishes to extend its condolences to the Clifford family of Fossa following the passing of Ellen. Her two boys played a massive role for Kerry in last Sundays Munster final despite losing their mother only 24 hours earlier. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

FITTEST FAMILY: Irelands Fittest Family 2023 are currently taking applications for any fit families out there. The deadline is the 31st of May, with filming from July-September.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday May 9th - Jackpot was €2,600

Numbers Drawn: 7, 16, 19, 30 - No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. John Shanahan, c/o Kevins Bar

2. John Long, c/o Kevins

3. Pat White, c/o John Barry

4. Charlie & Alfie, c/o B O Carroll, Enrights Bar

5. Sean O Keeffe, Kilmorna

Next draw will be on next Tuesday May 16th in the clubhouse. Jackpot €2,700.

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal. Monday 08/05/2023 at 19:30h Jackpot €9200. Not Won. Numbers Drawn, 01,04,05,07

Lucky dip:

€30 each: Mike O Connor Rathea, Tom Fitzgerald Mount Coal.

€20 each: Jim Sheehy Lisselton, Michelle Murphy Bedford, Siobhan Behan (online)

Next week’s Jackpot 9,300. 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.

Senior County League: St. Senans will take on Cordal away to Cordal on the 14th of May at 2pm in the 6th round of the Senior Credit Union County league. Please come and support.

Minor County League: Our minor team took on Finuge at home on Monday the 8th of April in Mountcoal in the Minor North Kerry league On the night it just wasn’t our day as we were up against a strong Finuge side. The boys never gave up and gave it their all. The final score ended as St.Senans 1:5 Finuge 8:10.

DUAGH GAA

No winner of tonights jackpot of €12,900

Numbers drawn 9, 19, 21, 27

€50 John ODonoghue, Listowel

€30 Theresa Dillane c/o O’Briens

€20 Ann Whyte, Rathea

€20 Kay Mulvihill, Moyvane

€20 Maureen Hartnett, Bunaghara

€20 Sellers Prize: Tom McMahon

Match 3’s: Ian Ahern- Online. Eamon O Brien- O Briens Bar

Next weeks jackpot €13,000 with draw on Monday in Jim’s Bar at 9:30pm. Thank you all for your continued support. Tickets available from usual sellers Jim’s Bar, O Briens Bar, Sheehy Insulation, O Connors Hardware, Watsons, Jim Goulds and online

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 5th May 2023, were as follows, 10, 13, 30, 32. The Jackpot was €4,100 and there was no Jackpot winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Stephen Lonergan - Online.

Corna Barry - Online.

Eddie Sheehy - Lisselton.

Christy Enright.

Cllr. Mike Kennelly - Coolaclarig

The following won three free tickets:

Michéal Mason - Online.

Isabell Clifford.

John O’ Connor - Ahascra.

Next Jackpot will be €4,200 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 12th May 2023.

Upcoming fixtures:

County league Division 3 Round 6 Ballydonoghue v Ardfert on Sunday May 12th @ 2pm in Ardfert.

U21 County Championship North Kerry v Killarney Legion in Asdee on Wednesday May 17th @ 7pm.

Results:

Ballydonoghue B away to St. Pats Blennerville on Saturday evening in Round 3 Division 4 of Developmental league.

Great win for Ballydonoghue against St. Pats with the final score Ballydonoghue 4- 12 St. Pats 1-6.

The Ballydonoghue team lined out as follows; Darren O’ Connor, Padraig

O’Connor, T.J. Dowling, David Lynch, Tadhg O’Carroll(Brian Mason), William Kissane(Diarmuid Behan), Jack sheehy, Kevin O’Donnell(Captain)(Jim Cremin (0-1)

Jamie Keane(0-3), Cian Sheehy, Stephen Foley(Gearóid Kissane(1-0), Sean O’Mahony (1-1), Padraig Lyons (2-5), Billy Foley (0-1), Darragh Sheehy (01), Barry Shanahan, Roma O’Neill, Dean Dowling, Cathal O’ Mahony, Eddie Sheehy.

Community Games: Takes place in Ballydonoghue pitch on Thursday 11th May registration at 6.10 and first race begins at 6.30. Track and Field events will take place. Open to all children from Ballydonoghue and Ballylongford parish. Come along and join the fun. Admission 2euro children/ 5euro family.

Coffee Morning - Ard Cúram

Thanks to everyone who supported our recent Coffee morning in aid of Ard Cúram, Fuchsia Centre. To everyone who gave spot prizes & sponsorship, to those who supplied home baking, to the musicians that entertained the people present, to the club for the facilities & the volunteers who helped on the day.

The total amount raised was €3,500 euro.

List of prize winners

Kitty McElligott, Kitty Madden, Margaret Kissane, Kay Fitzgerald, Margaret Scanlon O’Neill, Pat Griffin, Jackie Hegarty, Gerry Mc Sharry, Billy Keane, Catherine Sheehy, Celia Cremin, Marie Carmody, Sean Treacy, Noreen Foley, Aoibheann Lenihan, Peter Hutcherson, Ester O’Flaherty, Lucille O’Sullivan, Aoife Lenihan, Mike Dalton, Con Nolan, Maureen O’Donnell., Finbar Mawe, Elaine Foley, Phil O’Sullivan

Sponsors:

Ciltín Handcrafts - Liz Brown | The New You, Mairead Sheehy

Tomaisins - Jackie & Aine Hegarty | The Chop Shop, Darragh Sheehy

Woof Dog Grooming, Claire Keane | Ryan’s Lisselton

Ballybunion Leisure Centre | Lee Strand Tralee

Mc Kennas, Listowel | McGuires Pharmacy Listowel

Garden Centre, Listowel | Liam & Bridget Flaherty, The Mermaids Listowel

Kay’s Children’s Shop, Listowel | Fitzpatricks Taxi Listowel

Allies Cafe, Listowel | Garveys Super Valu, Listowel

James Finnerty | Noelle Hegarty | Mary Kilgallon | Tim & Monica O’Connor

James & Jenny O’Neill | Ger Moran | Ned Joe Kennelly

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 were, Noel Neary, Sligo, Sarah Jane Carmody, Larha, Shane Collins, Craughdarrig, Asdee.

County Minor

Congratulations to Asdees Oisin Healy of Tullahinell who has been selected on the County Minor Football panel for 2023. No doubt Oisin has a truly magnificent football talent and certainly made a name for himself last year having been one of the top players that won County Minor Championship with North Kerry. Certainly, Asdee have contributed several Minors to the Kerry panel down through the years; namely; Paud O Donoghue, Johnny Ryan, Dan Kissane Sheehy, John Kennedy. Our last Kerry Minor Footballer representative was in 2007 with Eoin Kennedy who won a Munster Minor medal the previous year in 2006. So Oisin makes up the 16-year gap of being a Kerry minor Footballer from Asdee. However, Oisin didn’t save all his skills for gaelic football as he was just as skilful with the caman. Played all his underage hurling with Ballyduff and having plenty success along the way. Minor County Championship finals winning in 2021 and going down in the final in 2022. His Underage football was with Northern Gaels. Oisin is the type of player that could play in most positions but attack is where he has excelled. Kerry minors play their opening game in the Electric Ireland Munster Championship on this Thursday May 11th at 7pm in Pairc Ui Chaoimh and we wish Oisin and his teammates and backroom staff the best of luck.

Fixtures

Credit Union County Football League, Round 6, Asdee away to Scartaglin, Sunday May 14th, Round 7, home to Gneeveguilla “B” Sunday 21st May. North Kerry Minor League, Rd 3 Monday 15th of May at 7pm Northern Gaels v St Senans. Acorn life Under 21 County Championship, Round 1,Venue Jack Walsh Memorial Park Asdee on Wednesday May 17th at 7pm. Electric Ireland Munster Championship on this Thursday May 11th at 7pm in Pairc Ui Chaoimh

DUAGH/LYRE COMM GAMES

U14 Gaelic football

Well done to our u14 girls last Sunday at Cordal Gaa pitch in the County Community games competition. The girls had a hard but great game against Castleisland losing by a few points. In the second game v Kenmare the girls pulled it together in defence and at half time Kenmare were only up by a goal. In the second half Kenmare edged ahead slightly to come away with the win. In the third and final game against neighbours Listowel, the girls played extremely well to come away with the win. A great effort put in by everyone and happy girls going home. Thanks to the parents for their support and encouragement all day and thanks to a fabulous bunch of girls. Thanks to Cordal Gaa for the venue and tea/coffee. Thanks to Aoife Malley and Liz Twomey for taking the team. Thanks to Eileen for some of the lovely photos. Team: Kate Sheridan, Catherine Buckley, Caoimhe Fitzgerald, Anna Troude, Emily O Keeffe, Aisling Maher, Sadie Duffy, Saidhbh Hanley, Olivia O’Brien, Lucy Kelly, Chloe Danagher, Charlotte Rydziova, Siun Kirby and Caoilinn Harte.

U10 Gaelic Football

Well done to our u10 Gaelic football team on the May bank Holiday Monday in Tralee. In a group of four, the boys played three games. First up a draw against Ballyduff 1-2 each . In the second game a win over Ballyheigue 4-2 to 0-1. In the third and final game against Camp/Annascaul/Inch/Lispole defeated them

1-4 to 0-2, the keeper for Annascaul/Inch made two great saves making the difference. So near to get into last four. Well done to all the boys, coach Padraig Keane and thanks to all the parents and supporters. Team: Sean Musgrave, Tadhg Sheehy, Rian Sheehy, Luke Kelly, Paddy Keane, Michael Fitzgerald, Darragh Enright, Patrick Dillon, Aiden Dillon, Luke Dennehy, Aiden Dennehy, Ryan Cronin, Oisín Byrne and Senan Brosnan.

Skittles: Interested in doing Skittles u12, 14 and u16 keep an eye on our Facebook page for training.

Annual sports evening

Great turnout last Friday evening at the annual sports evening. Thanks to all parents, supporters and volunteers for helping us on the night. It would not be possible without those who volunteered and special thanks to those who

helped at the last minute with field events on the night. Thanks to Neilus Collins our MC on the night. Special thanks to all our participants and good luck to those who qualified for County athletics finals at An Riocht, Castleisland on June 24th and 25th. The first and second placed in each event go through to County finals. We will organise training in the coming weeks. Special thanks to Mike Buckley and Duagh Gaa for the use of their fantastic facilities.

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

Last weekend we had an 18 Hole Single Stableford competition

1st Patrick Donegan (25) 43 pts

2nd Kyle Reidy(14) 42 pts

3rd Sean Crowley (22) 40 pts

Div 1 Mark Condon, (9) 37 pts

Div 2 Jack Dempsey (19) 38 pts

Div 3 Adam O’Leary (40) 37 pts

Next Weekend is an 18 Hole V Par competition.

Our Pierce Purcell team play away to Ring of Kerry next Friday at 3.30pm.

KERRY PITCH AND PUTT

Last Sunday saw Kerry’s representatives for the Munster Matchplay Finals in Tralee on the weekend of May 21st confirmed as a total of 17 Kerry male players will be in action in the three grades.

The Senior section was led by Tralee’s Alan Hobbart on 13 under par, four clear of Deerpark’s Damien Fleming as another Tralee player, Jason O’Regan was next on eight under par. Listowel’s Chris Gibney had seven under with John McGrath of Deerpark on six under par. Michael Conway of Tralee and Castleisland’s James Dignan both came in with five under par as another Castleisland player, Aidan O’Connor as well as Jason Cregan both had three under par.

The final two senior spots for Kerry were to Tony Blake of Tralee on two over while Listowel’s Declan McCarron beat Tralee’s Eamon Sheehy on countback for the final spot after both shot three over par. In the Intermediate Section Tralee’s Gavin Carroll led the way on seven under par with the other Kerry qualifiers in this section all shooting two under par. Deerpark duo James Fleming and Adam Kelly along with Tralee’s Keith O’Brien all registered that total in qualifying.

The two Junior spots went to Tralee as David Hobbert shot five over while Mark O’Regan had +11 beating Daniel Kelly of Deerpark on countback for the spot. Last Friday meanwhile saw the Munster Secondary Schools Competition take place as the four Kerry schools that qualified for the National Finals all finished between second and fifth in the final standings. The St Brendans Killarney B team of Brian McCarthy, Nathan Cronin and Daniel Kelly finished on 333, five off the winning score posted by Midelton CBS.

The St Brendans D team of Ryan Neeson, Alex O’Callaghan and Dara O’Shea finished third on 334 as the St Brendans A side of Robbie Harnett, Fintan Martin and Noah Sexton came fourth on 336. St Michaels Listowel’s A team of Trevin Chute, Jack Enright and Ciaran Feely finished five on countback with a score of 340 just ahead of St Francis College Rochestown. All four Kerry schools will compete in the National Finals on Friday May 19th in Athgarvan, Co Kildare.

This weekend sees the first Scratch Cups of the year in the county take place in Deerpark. The Munster Scotch Foursomes also take place in Bruff as we wish the Tralee players involved in both days of play the very best of luck. The Bob Casey memorial Inter-Club Strokeplay also gets underway in Deerpark next Tuesday evening May 16th.

Further details will be provided to the clubs regarding the Bob Casey in due course. Listowel Celtic U13 Boys who beat The Park 2-0 in the Cup quarter final

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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.

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.D.

MEANING OF LIFE

“Listen, l’m really pleased for you but count me out! Why would l want to spend more time with someone who is always disappointed in me ? I just feel l’m never good enough for Him....I want nourishment not punishment .... .... “

The above response typifies many who have a wrong understanding of who God really is. I had recently mentioned to a friend that our home prayer groups are spending time each week going through a course called Freedom in Christ. I chatted about last week’s session which dealt with who God really is and who He most definitely is not. Our conversation got me thinking.

Before l accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour of my life l thought I knew exactly what God was like, and who He really was. l too believed that in His eyes l was a useless, worthless, inadequate wretch and therefore He had zero interest in me as a person.

I WAS SO WRONG.

And l know that many, many more people also get it wrong and are missing out big time on the real relationship that God wants us to have with Him.

You see, it’s a simple as this..... if l have the wrong idea of who God really and truly is, then my faith is based a false understanding of who He really is. Many of us have heard and believed things about His character that are totally untrue. And these untruths have crippled our relationship with Him.

But it’s never too late to find the truth. Scripture is the truth about God’s love for us and His desire for a

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.A.

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. C.D.

real relationship with us.

Here is one verse from the book of Revelation Chapter 3:20

“Behold. I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My Voice and opens the door, l will come into him and abide with him and he with Me.”

From cover to cover the bible is the true story of God’s love for us. It’s so incredible to finally know that I am fully accepted by God and I know with certainty that He “delights in me and rejoices over me with singing”, that “He knows the number of hairs on my head and is always thinking of me.” Luke 12:7. l know all of this, not because l deserve His love or special attention or because l am a good person but because of what Christ has done for me. His death has given me and you, if you accept it, the gift of new spiritual life.

In the Gospel of John 3:16 it is written “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.”

So the question is... who am l going to believe? Myself and my own feelings? Other people’s faulty reasoning? Or the One, True and Living God?

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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.M.

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. C.D.