Volume 15 Issue 44

Timmy and Willie McKenna from Lyreacrompane who made the trip to Tralee on Sunday morning for to buy some vegetables at the car boot sale.

Photo Moss Joe Browne

Baseliners Badminton Club from Ballybunion who recently won the Kerry Div 5 League

Long Puck Medalists, representing Lixnaw Community Games at the recent Community Games Long Puck Competition

Lovely photos of Saoirse McCarthy from Lixnaw chilling with the girls as she takes a break from her Communion celebrations last Saturday

Mary Walsh Coolard NS, member of U12 Girls Kerry Soccer Team that won SFAI Inter league All Ireland competition in Kilkenny recently

Listowel Celtic U12 boys enjoying their end of season evening with pizzas sponsored by Dough Mamma Listowel

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion Golf Club. The competition was generously sponsored by Christy Walsh, The Well Bar, Listowel. In the photo are Christy Walsh (Sponsor), Eileen Daly (Second Prize Winner) and Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain)

Ballyduff National School celebrating their First Holy Communion at St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church, Ballyduff last Saturday

Well done to Aoibhinn Harte from the throw group in Lios Tuathail AC with Gold and bronze in the Munster Championship

PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL LISTOWEL - IRISH AWARD

RECONNECTING WITH SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS DAY

Presentation

Secondary School Listowel were involoved in CLIL-Content Language and Integrated Learning (FCÁT). This project aims to extend opportunities for students in English-medium schools to engage in learning an aspect of another curricular subject area through Irish. First years had the opportunity to study Early Christian Ireland in History, and Natural Energy in Geography, through the medium of Irish.

The benefits to students include:

• Improvements in their motivation and knowledge in both the Irish language and the subject.

• Improvements in their cognitive skills such as higher-order and critical thinking.

• Developing their cultural awareness and knowledge.

• Developing their learning and communication strategies.

Thanks to Aidan O Leary (pictured) who presented the school with a certificate on behalf of the JCT on Monday the 29th of May.

GRADUATION MASS FOR PRESENTATION LEAVING CERTS 2023

Last Friday Presentation Secondary School Listowel gathered to mark the Leaving Certs 2023 graduation with a celebration of the Eucharist in the school hall. Carefully prepared by the liturgy committee and their Religious Education teachers the class were joined by family and friends for a Mass, celebrated by Canon Declan O’Connor, the beautiful liturgy signalled the end of not only the school term, but also the students’ years at Presentation school. The importance of ritual to mark such a significant time was noted and the symbols and prayers chosen for the mass reflected the students’ experience of school life over the past few years.

School principal, Katherina Broderick spoke of the bright future awaiting the graduating class and encouraged them to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead of them at this gateway of change.’ Our mass and the readings chosen remind us of the importance of embracing change because Life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery’

Throughout the ceremony there was a deep sense of gratitude expressed by the students to those who have supported them to reach this juncture and they made floral presentations to their Year head and LCA coordinator and teaching staff.

The gathered community then enjoyed light refreshments in the school canteen where Leaving Cert student, Laura Purcell delighted all with a photographic trip down memory lane and her kind words of appreciation on behalf of the Leaving Cert class 2023. It was a most enjoyable & momentous occasion for all.

NEWKD Home Visitation Service/HSE Community Work Department

On Monday, 22nd of May, 2023, NEWKD Home Visitation Service in conjunction with the HSE Community Work Department hosted a Reconnecting with Services for Older Persons day in Listowel Community Centre.

The focus of the Reconnecting Day was to provide an opportunity for people to connect and engage with peers and engage with the host of services that are available in North Kerry. A myriad of Research shows that Social Engagement can have a positive impact on the psychological, physical and cognitive health in several ways. Studies have shown that older people who have close connections and relationships not only live longer, but also cope better with health conditions and experience less depression. Days like the Reconnecting Day can often be the first step for many to join a local group, a walking club or volunteer in a local activity.

Over 150 older people attended the day which consisted of over 20 information stands from services for older people in the North Kerry and wider Kerry area including: NEWKD’s Home Maintenance, Home Visitation Service, Senior Alert Service and SICAP. Information Stands were also present from Community Health Network 1, Better Balance Better Bones programme, Memory Technology Resource Room, Kerry Local Link, Meals on Wheels, Integrated Care Plan for Older People (ICPOP), Ard Chúram, Men’s Sheds, Kerry’s Call, Alone, Like bikes, Kerry Respite Care and more.

Jimmy Deenihan opened the event with a very informative talk on active aging. Eibhlis Cahalane, Senior Physio with HSE Older Persons Services gave a presentation on the importance of movement in daily life. The final speakers were Catherine Murphy (OT with MTRR) and Dolores McElligott, Team Leader Older Persons, Kerry Community Work Dept. They spoke about Dementia, the signs, symptoms and how Listowel has started becoming a Dementia inclusive community.

Ed O’Connor, NEWKD Home Visitation Co-ordinator said;

“NEWKD were delighted to facilitate today’s event in collaboration with HSE Community Work Department. Our 2nd Reconnecting Event held the same themes as last year in it offers older persons the chance to engage with the fantastic services that are available to them in North Kerry and throughout the county and it also allows us to bring these services together so the connection between the services is stronger and more4 collaborative. We have produced a booklet, which is FREE, that will be available shortly with information about all the services you see here today and many more besides.”

KERRY PARENTS & FRIENDS BBQ FUNDRAISER AT CHRISTY’S

Kerry Parents and Friends (Listowel Branch) will have an important fundraiser at Christy’s Bar this Sunday, June 4th beginning at 6pm. This Annual Charity BBQ will provide much needed funds for the Kerry Parents and Friends Centre, Listowel. Please come along and support this very worthwhile cause.

CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

CAROLINE’S POD OF POSITIVITY

Welcome to my weekly column. My name is Caroline and as a certified DóTERRA essential oil specialist I have been delighted to help, guide and support so many people along with their friends and families throughout North Kerry and West Limerick on their essential oil journey. I know how these Oils can support the Body, the Mind and the Mood and each week I’ll be sharing lots information on Self-Care, Wellness, Love and Gratitude when using your DóTerra essential oils as part of your every day routine.

DóTERRA – A Little Information for You!

Last Friday I was honoured to be personally invited to the Official Opening Ceremony of dóTERRAS Manufacturing Plant in Blarney Business Park Cork and got to personally meet the Founding Executives and Members of the Board along with Minister Michael McGrath and Corks Lord Mayor Deirdre Forde.

It’s the first manufacturing facility and bottling plant of its kind to be developed outside of the United States. The facility serves as dōTERRA’s European manufacturing headquarters, distributing dōTERRA products to the European marketplace and increasing capacity for other international markets including the Middle East and Africa. Greg Cook, dōTERRA Co-Founder and Board Chair, and Ireland’s Finance Minister, Michael McGrath TD, spoke at the event and presided over the unveiling of a commemorative plaque to celebrate the occasion.

The facility currently employs over 80 highly skilled and trained staff and produces 48,000 bottles of essential oil per week!! At 95,000 sq. ft. this state-of-the-art facility consists of clean rooms, bottling rooms, office space, testing laboratories, cold storage and warehousing. dóTERRA has a goal to triple their impact by 2030 and at present they currently source the oils from over 50 different countries worldwide.

dōTERRA is an integrative health and wellness company and is the world leader in the global aromatherapy and essential oils market. dōTERRA sources, tests, manufactures, and distributes CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade essential oils and essential oil products to over 10 million Wellness Advocates and customers. Through industry-leading, responsible sourcing practices, dōTERRA maintains the highest levels of quality, purity, and sustainability, partnering with local growers around the world through Co-Impact Sourcing. The dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation, a registered non-profit organisation, offers resources and tools to global sourcing communities and charitable organisations supporting self-reliance, healthcare, education, sanitation, and the fight against human trafficking.

The word dóTerra is Latin meaning Gifts of the Earth and the oils help and support so many of us physically, emotionally and mentally. Using natural remedies and supplements to enhance our wellness and vitality makes all the difference in our later years and live a quality life.

I’m so grateful to all my Pod Customers who use the oils daily as it is you who help these farmers who grow the plants to help us live our best lives. Your purchases reach far beyond what you see.

I’m so proud to be recognised as one of Irelands Top dóTERRA Wellness Advocates and I know it will be a much loved brand throughout every home in Ireland. If you need support with your Health and Wellness reach out to me as it is now my duty to bring forth the information of the oils with their life enhancing benefits to everyone and support you in your journey one drop, one person, one community at a time.

Check out my Social Media pages for more oily information. My next essential oil class takes place this Friday June 2nd at 7pm at the All Round Energy & Healing Studio Charleville. Thank you to the ladies that joined me last week in Listowels Community Centre.

For private Consultations and Wellness Work / School Talks and Workshops please contact me on the number below as pre-booking is now essential.

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TOP INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER, COLIN HORGAN, TO JUDGE STYLE STAKES SUNDAY

Attending a photo-call in Listowel to officially launch the new Style Stakes Sunday on 4th of June was Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice, the head judge of the event, international fashion designer, Colin Horgan along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan from Upfront Model Management. Photo John Kelliher.

Listowel Races Summer Festival Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th of June 2023

The race is on… to one of the highlights of the season, the 3 day Listowel Races Summer Festival Meeting from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th over the June Bank Holiday weekend. #listowelraces

Attending a photo-call in Listowel to officially launch the new Style Stakes Sunday on the 4th of June was the head judge of the event, international fashion designer, Colin Horgan and Listowel Race Company Chairman David Fitzmaurice along with model Tulasi Muralee Dharan and multi award winning milliner, Aoife Hannon.

Style Stakes Sunday will be a winner alright with generous €500 cash prizes for both the Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Lady and the first runner up in each category will also receive a luxury overnight stay in the wonderful The Montenotte Hotel Cork. So start planning your outfit now! Judging will commence on course at 1.30pm, and the overall winners will be announced in the parade ring after the 5th race.

Racing highlights over the Summer festival include the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden of €25,000 on Saturday 3rd; the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden of €15,000 on Sunday 4th and the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle of € 22,000 on Monday 5th of June.

Other highlights include excellent corporate entertainment packages and the return of the popular Wooly Pet Farm. Admission is only €15 each day / OAP / Students: €12 and children under 12 have free admission to the race course, when accompanied by an adult. Generous group discounts also available. For more information on tickets, events visit www.listowelraces.ie or call (068) 21144. To book corporate hospitality sales@excellentchoice.ie and 021 4319398.

The Listowel Races Summer Meeting is the first of two meetings at the scenic Listowel Race Course, with the second 7 day Harvest Racing Festival meeting from Sunday 17th to Saturday 23th of September 2023.

POETRY READING AT WOULFE’S BOOKSHOP

Mary McCarthy from Skibereen will be doing a Poetry Reading at Woulfe’s Bookshop in Listowel this Friday 2nd June at 5pm. This is a free event and all are welcome. Mary McCarthy was shortlisted for The Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award 2022.

‘Mary McCarthy is a poet of great depth and intuition and innate wisdom, one who’s eyes and heart are always open to the vagaries of existence, alive to grief and joy and all declensions between. He beautifully crafted works speak directly to the wounded and the healing, those journeying towards their light, bearing witness to struggle, offering balm, succour, and hope.’ AwardWinning Irish Novelist, Donal Ryan.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

This week we are focusing on your “Table Manners“

Studies show that watching TV or being on a device while eating your meals increases portion sizes and appetites because we are not properly engaged with our food. Eating away from distractions is therefore helpful for weight loss. Even for a person on their own it is also very easy to fall into the trap of distraction for example sitting on the couch in front of the TV with your meal on your lap.

Families eating together has been proven to help children bond with their parents, for example catching up after the day as well as developing healthy eating habits. Now that we are all in a more structured routine, there are probably more of us around the table at the one time now as we are starting the Summer holidays.

BEST LAID PLANS

Let’s say you’ve convinced the family to eat at the table with you, here are some tips on how to lay it for weight loss success.

* Clear any distractions off the table such as newspapers, devices etc

* Make the table look appealing by having a place set for everyone.

* Use nice colourful plates. ( They are no use up on the dresser ) * Have your meal planned in advance so you are really looking forward to it.

TABLE FOR ONE

If you are cooking for one it can be easy to neglect making a proper meal of dinner, so try these ideas to create a positive impact on your weight loss.

• A ready meal can be an easy option, but why not commit to cooking a new simple recipe once a week

• Take the time to cook a large quantity of your favourite meal which you can then freeze in batches, giving you a quick and healthy ready meal for when you’re short on time.

• Try eating at the table instead of on the sofa in front of the TV, even if it’s just occasionally.

So whether you are eating on your own or with the family, being more mindful of what is on your plate and allowing yourself time for your meal, you are more aware of feeling satisfied and are less likely to go back for second helpings.

ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE

Cooking the one type of meal to suit yourself and the rest of the family works well. Any recipe can be adapted to suit everyone in the house, which makes life easier especially for the cook. This time of the year stews,soups and casseroles are ideal as they can be done in the one pot.

To make your meals even more colourful and satisfying include lots of fruit and vegetables which most are calorie free on our “San Rita Wellness Plan“

“Be aware of your behaviour and savour the flavour“

For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness or sanritawellness.ie for details of our “In Person Meetings“, “At Home Service“ or our “One to One Service“.

NB - Our weekly “In Person Meetings” take place in the Kerry Writers Museum, The Square, Listowel every Wednesday and in The Ballybunion Health & Leisure Centre every Thursday.

Give us a call on Sandra 087 6718377 or Rita 087 1012174

Until next week, Sandra and Rita

BOOK OF THE WEEK

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BE MINE

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From Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford: the final novel in the world of Frank Bascombe, one of the most indelible characters in American literature

Over the course of four celebrated works of fiction and almost forty years, Richard Ford has crafted an ambitious, incisive, and singular view of American life as lived. Unconstrained, astute, provocative, often laugh-out-loud funny, Frank Bascombe is once more our guide to the great American midway.

Now in the twilight of life, a man who has occupied many colorful lives-sportswriter, father, husband, ex-husband, friend, real estate agent-Bascombe finds himself in the most sorrowing role of all: caregiver to his son, Paul, diagnosed with ALS. On a shared winter odyssey to Mount Rushmore, Frank, in typical Bascombe fashion, faces down the mortality that is assured each of us, and in doing so confronts what happiness might signify at the end of days.

In this memorable novel, Richard Ford puts on displays the prose, wit, and intelligence that make him one of our most acclaimed living writers. Be Mine is a profound, funny, poignant love letter to our beleaguered world.

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Lios Tuathail AC Master, Senior and Junior athletes Kevin, Padraic, Brendan and Louis with Munster records, PBs, 2 Gold Medals, 1 Silver and 3 Bronze medals

Frankie Gavin with fellow fiddle players Seán & Áine Abeyta from Kilflynn after his performance at St. John’s Theatre & Arts Centre

Listowel Celtic’s Saoirse Kelly U16 Captain on her last match as a KSBGL player

Lios Tuathail AC athletes Maddie, Isabella and Sophie competing in the Pentathlon at the Munster T&F. Well done to all three girls

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion Golf Club. The competition was generously sponsored by Christy Walsh, The Well Bar, Listowel. In the photo are Christy Walsh (Sponsor), Mary Horgan (Prize Winner) and Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain)

Congratulations to Listowel Celtic U14 Girls who are the U14 League Champions

Recently Kerry College Listowel Community Development Group launched a Shop-Local Initiative, to help offset living costs for the college’s students. Participating businesses will display a special sticker (designed by the group) indicating that deals and discounts are available within. Photo Seán Doyle

Congratulations to Listowel Pathways ICT L4 Learners, Kerry College receiving their provisional results in glorious sunshine last Tuesday, with teacher Gerard O Brien and programme co-ordinator Rena Liston

6th class from Dromclough NS after receiving their Confirmation from Bishop Ray Browne in Lixnaw Parish Church recently Also included are Mrs. Karen Trench, class teacher and Fr. Anthony O’Sullivan, PP.

Photos of Lixnaw Community Games

Cross-County Medal Winners at the recent Nationals in Gormanstown: Donnacha Quilter, Tia Falvey, Paddy Larkin and Eamon Kennelly

KILFLYNN

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The next draw for the Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Saturday, 3rd June in Parker’s Bar, Kilflynn @ 10:00pm.

Get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday night 27th May! It could be your lucky Night! 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!’

OLD CEMETERY KILFLYNN

Prayer Evening: We will have a remembrance evening for all those buried in the Old Cemetery in Kilflynn village, on Wednesday 14th June at 8 p.m. Joining us will be Fr. Denis O’Mahony and Rev. Jim Stephens. This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they so wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. There will be light refreshments afterwards in St. Columba’s Centre. In the event of unsuitable weather conditions, the ceremony will be held indoors.

KERRY SENIOR HURLNG CHAMPIONSHIP

The launch and the draw of Garvey’s SuperValu sponsored Hurling Championship 2023 took place on Monday, May 29th, in Garvey’s SuperValu, Rock Street, Tralee. The following is the draw:

Group 1: Ballyduff, Lixnaw, Ballyheigue

Group 2: Crotta O’Neills, Dr Crokes, Abbeydorney

Group 3: Causeway, Kilmoyley, St Brendans

Two of the group topping sides will go straight-through to the semi-final stage, with a third group winner having to play in the quarter-finals against the second placed sides in each group. A draw will be made to determine which group winners get direct passage.

The championship is scheduled to get underway on the weekend of June 18/19.

ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP

Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting Wednesday, 31st May, at 10.30 a.m. for lunch in the Parish Hall. New members are always welcome. Please contact 066 7135831 for further details.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN

Friday 2nd June at 10.00a.m, Saturday 3rd June at 6.00 p.m. and Sunday 4th June at 11.00 a.m. Fr. Willie King - Golden Jubilee.

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

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

ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN CARE GROUP

The Abbeydorney /Kilflynn Care Group Summer outing to Dingle on Sunday 11th June and returning to Chirish

Restaurant Abbeydorney for evening tea. Buses leaving both villages at 11.15 a.m. - €35 per person.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS

The Crotta hurling club weekly lotto draw was held on Monday 29th May at Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 1,18, 25 and 28. There was no winner of the 4,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Cal, Kevin and Maurice, C/o Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn, Cal Glavin, Laccamore, Kilflynn and Cathal McLaughlin, Cloughmills, Co. Antrim.

The next draw will take place in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn. on Monday 5th June at 10.30p.m with a €4,400 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.

HURLING RESULTS

North Kerry Senior Hurling League

On Tuesday, 23rd May in the arc, Ardfert: Crotta O’Neill’s 3 - 14 St. Brendan’s 2 - 11. Well done lads.

Kerry Coiste na nÓg

Lee Strand Co. Under 15 Hurling league Division 1 -

Round 2 On Friday, 26th May in the sportsfield, Dromakee

Crotta O’Neill’s 3 - 14 Ballyduff 2 -17

KERRY CAMOGIE

A hard-earned draw for The Kerry senior team in their Glen Dimplex Intermediate Championship Round 1 showdown against Westmeath on Saturday 27th May in Cusack Park, Mullingar! Full Time Westmeath 1-11 to Kerry 2-8. Well done to the Kerry players and their management, especially the Crotta ladies Amy O’Sullivan, Jackie Hogan 0-7 (7f), and Aoife Behan (1-00). Next up for Kerry is a season-defining game at home in the Fitzgerald Stadium against Meath on Saturday 10th June.

PARKER’S PUB AND VENUE

PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH 1985 WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPION DENNIS TAYLOR

On Saturday 3rd June 2023 at 7.30p.m Doors open 6.30p.m

Proceeds in aid of St Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn.

An Evening of Stories, Laughter, Trick shots and Pool, not to be missed!

Tickets are available now at only €15 available at www.Eventbrite.ie or from Parker’s Pub 066 71 35129 or St Teresa’s national School.

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.

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 23rd are as follows: The numbers drawn were 6, 9 & 24 and the Bonus number was 91 There was no winner of the €19,600 Jackpot but there was two winners of the €400 match three prize each receiving €200 each. The winners were Michael O’Carroll, Lacca, Ballyduff and Tom Dineen, Ballyheigue.. 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

Senior hurlers: Well done to our Senior hurlers who qualified for the final of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Hurling League Division 1 when they defeated Kilmoyley in a game played in brilliant sunshine at Ballyduff on Friday evening last. Exchanges were even enough early on but the visitors pulled away to lead by two points at halftime. They stretched that lead to five points with a goal from Mossie O’Connor but in the final quarter the hosts out scored their rivals 1 – 9 to 0 – 1 with the goal coming from Podge Boyle, who was in sparkling form throughout. They ran out easy winners on the scoreline Ballyduff 1 - 23 Kilmoyley 1 – 17. Ballyduff now meet Abbeydorney in the final with date and venue to be confirmed.

Minor Football: Our minor football team suffered defeat twice in the past week losing to Listowel Emmets on Monday and Tarbert on Wednesday evening. Though short in numbers due to unavailability of players due to involvement with Kerry minor football and injuries plus hurling commitments they battled bravely and with a full squad their day will come.

Kerry Minor Football: Best of luck to Captain Evan Boyle, team and management who take on Cork in the Munster Minor Football Championship Final in Austin Stack Park, Tralee on this Fri June 2nd at 7pm.

County u21 Football: Well done to North Kerry Under 21 Football team who have qualified for the Semi-final of the Acorn Life sponsored Under 21 County Football Championship when they defeated Kenmare Shamrocks in Kenmare on Wednesday evening of last week. They now meet Laune Rangers in the semi-final in three weeks’ time. Ballyduff were represented by Kevin Goulding (joint captain), Darragh Slattery and Adam Segal on the team with Nathan McGrath, Killian Boyle and Shane O’Sullivan on the panel. John Paul Leahy is part of the management team.

Night at the Dogs: Shannon Rangers GAA is organising a night at the dogs at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee on Friday June 9th. Tickets are €10 each, with the winner of the combination receiving €500 and includes entry on the night. A great night’s entertainment is assured with music after racing. Tickets are available from local Club Officers.

CHURCH NOTES

Masses for the week:

Thursday 11.00am: Funeral Mass – John Foran

Friday 7.00pm: Jerry Lawlor

Saturday 6.30pm: Jer James O’Neill; Noranne Dowling; Martin, Maureen & Martin Jr. O’Callaghan.

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway

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

Reader: Sunday 11.00am – Daniel O’Mahony

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am – 11.30am

CHY4 Annual Certificates: will be distributed during the coming weeks. Please return them as soon as possible. Parishioners have nothing to fear by signing these forms as they don’t affect your tax liabilities in any way. They provide vital income for the upkeep and maintenance of our Churches.

Graveyards Masses: Derrico on Wednesday 21st June at 7.30pm: Rattoo on Tuesday 25th July at 7.30pm: Rahela on Friday 28th July at 7.30pm: Killury on Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm: St. John’s Cemetery on Friday June 23rd at 7.30pm.

Congratulations: to the Children of Ballyduff N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, also their parents & teachers.

All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock: on Sunday 3rd June: from 1.00pm.

Holy Mass, Rosary, Stations of the Cross & a Talk. Main celebrant of Mass – Archbishop Eamon Martin. A bus will leave Kerry – book early by calling Eilís on (087)6341538. Masses Change: this weekend for June. Mass in Ballyduff on Saturday at 6.30pm. Mass in Causeway on Sunday at 11.00am.

The Rosminians: will be making a Mission Appeal in our parish. They work in East Africa running parishes in Tanzania & Kenya, providing health care, digging of water wells and providing primary and secondary education for boys and girls – Christians & Muslims

Job Vacancy: The Diocese of Kerry invites applications for the position of Diocesan Advisor for Primary Religious Education. As a member of the Diocesan Pastoral Team, this person will take responsibility for supporting religious education in the primary schools. Closing date is Friday, 16th June. For more information, check out – dioceseofkerry.ie

GOOD FRIDAY WALK

The annual Ballyduff Good Friday Walk , in aid of the Kerry Hospice Foundation, realised a grand total of €4,204. The organisers wish to thank all those who helped in any way, those who took part in the walk, those who sponsored water, fruit, etc. and the stewards. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

CLOTHES COLLECTION

On Thursday June 15th Cash for Clobber will collect reusable items of clothing, bed linen (No continental quilts or pillows), paired shoes, belts, handbags, towels and curtains from Sliabh a’Mhadra N.S. The money we receive enables us to provide extra resources and opportunities for our pupils. Therefore, we would appeal to you to drop off any items of clothing you no longer need and also spread the word amongst your acquaintances. A big thank you to all who contributed to our last collection which was a great success. Clothes can be dropped in the shelter here at the school on the evening of the 14th June or from early morning to 10.00am on June 15th.

BRÚ COLUMBANUS

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our annual Kenmare Trek is open for registration! Join us and walk in memory or in honour of a loved one.

Led by the Kenmare Walking Club on Saturday 10th June. (Meeting at 10am departing at 10.30am sharp) Walkers will meet at the Kenmare Bay Hotel and a bus will transport walkers to the starting point, Derrycunihy Church, Galway’s Bridge and then proceed along the Old Kenmare Road back to Kenmare.

Registration is €30 and all proceeds will go towards supporting Brú Columbanus, home from home for relatives of patients in Cork Hospitals and the Hospice, in particular relatives of sick children.

GOLF CLASSIC

In 2022, Tralee Parnells was granted a 13 year licence for the use of the GAA pitch at the Tralee Sports Complex in Oakpark for our Academy players – “Pairc na Darach”. In order to upgrade the pitch at Pairc na Darach to make it suitable for playing hurling and camogie, we need to invest a substantial amount of money – already the club has invested substantially to provide ball-stops, nets, landscaping and sanding. Further funding is required to complete the work so our young hurlers and camogie players can display their skills on a top-quality playing surface in a safe environment. To this end, we are running our inaugural Golf Classic in Beaufort Golf Club on Friday July 21st next. We would be delighted if GAA clubs would consider sponsoring a team – a team of 4 costs €200 to enter. There are alternative sponsorship options also available. Of course, Tralee Parnells would be delighted with support of any kind that you might be in a position to offer. Your support would be very much appreciated.

ST. BRENDANS A.C.

Congrats to Aoibhinn O’Driscoll who won the Munster Athletics U13 combined events gold medal on Saturday in Templemore on Day 1 of Munster action. Aoibhinn had to compete in 5 events and excelled in all to get the gold for St Brendan’s AC. Cody McKenna collected his first Munster medal, a silver, also in the combined events. Well done also to Maddison O’Connor who finished near the medals in the U14 combined events with a number of pbs on the way. The club collected 8 medals in all as 3 masters were also in action. Day 2 of Munster action on this coming Monday will have more St Brendan’s AC master athletes in action.

The 2023 Banna Run will be held on August 6th and is now open for entries online.

A THOUGHT

Life is short – live it: Love is rare – grab it: Anger is bad – dump it: Fear is awful – face it: Memories are sweet – cherish them.

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Results for Thursday, May 25. Numbers drawn: 4, 7, 50, 20. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dips: €100: Margaret O’Donoghue, Courthouse Lawn, Listowel. €50: Patrick Thornton, Clash, Causeway. €20 each: Denis Hughes, Aughrim, Moyvane. Sean Farrell, Sydney, Australia. James Kennelly, Moyvane. Louise Keane, Moyvane. Alan & David Kidney, Limerick. Free Tickets: Tom Roche, Glin Road. Leesha Meehan & Family, Ballybunion. Sara & Conor Cox, Listowel. Donal Enright, Enright’s Bar. Eddie Flaherty, Moyvane Bingo.

This Thursday night’s Jackpot (June 01) is €8,000 and the draw will be held at Bingo in The Marian Hall. Bingo starts at 8.00pm. Thank you for your support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

D’ont forget the draw will be held during Bingo in the Marian Hall on this Thursday night (June 01). €260 was won by Anna Maria Kennelly in the last draw. It could be you this week. €2.00 per entry or 3 for €5.00.

GAA LOTTO

There was no winner of last Sunday night’s €7,300 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 15, 18, 23, 24. Lucky Dips: €40 each: Noreen O’Connell,Ahalahanna, Moyvane. Caroline & Johnny, Moyvane. Sinead Hanrahan, Online. Pat Kissane, Online. Aine Scannell, Online.

Tickets are available online by following the link on Moyvane GAA Facebook Page. All online entries must be registered by 6.00pm on the day of the draw. Entries after 6.00pm will be entered in the next draw. Tickets are also available at Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage, Newtownsandes Co-op, A New U and Curl Up & Dye. You can also contact any Committee member. Next week’s Jackpot is €7,400 and the draw will be held at 8.30pm on Monday June 05 at Speedy’s Bar. Thank you for your support.

BALLYDONOGHUE CEMETERY MASSES 2023

Lisselton Monday, June 12 and Gale Thursday, June 15. Both at 8.00pm

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, June 01 10.00am Private Intention.

Saturday, June 03 Pentecost Sunday 7.30pm Mass for John Kearney & his parents, Dan & Bridie, The Village. Anniversaries.

Sunday, June 04 11.00am Anniversary Mass for Michael Flaherty.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, June 02 10.00am Private Intention.

Sunday, June 04 9.30am Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.

Promising young hurlers Darragh Corridon from Kilmoyley and Luke Rochford from Ballyduff enjoying a stroll through the town of Tralee last Friday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

BALLYBUNION

CEMETERY MASSES

The Annual Graveyard Mass will take place at St John’ Cemetery on Friday 9th June at 7pm. Ballydonoghue cemetery mass on Monday 12th June at 8pm and Gale Cemetery on Thursday 15th June at 8 pm. Killahenny Mass Friday 21st July at 7 p.m. Kilconly Cemetery Mass: Friday 14th July at 7 p.m. Committee members have asked if families would tend to their graves beforehand. Thank You.

100KM IN 30 DAYS QUIZ NIGHT

Stephanie Blake has teamed up with Mary Gardiner, Trish Byrne, Helen Lynch, Lorraine Costello and Theresa Grimes to raise much needed funds for the Marie Keating Foundation. There will be a pub quiz in Mikey Joe’s on Friday 30th June. Lots of spot prizes and tables of 4 cost €20.

TINTEÁN THEATRE

Here is what you can expect at the Tinteán Theatre over the coming weeks. Tickets are available on www.tintean.ie Radio Kerry’s Timeless & Irish 14th June, RmTaobh Na Mara - Céilí Band 17th June, Waterloo, ABBA tribute 1st July.

BRIGHT SPARKS MONTESSORI

Due to increased demand for spaces we have only a few remaining spots for this coming September in both Asdee and Ballybunion. If you are interested in booking your child with us for the ECCE scheme 2023-2024. Children must be 2yrs and 8mths in September to avail of the scheme. You can see if your child is entitled to the scheme by Googling ECCE Calculator and inputting their date of birth. Please contact Marie on 087 3290 908,

CHECKERS CAFÉ AND CRAZY GOLF

Checkers café and crazy golf open Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-8pm and Bank Holiday Monday 12pm5pm. Taking bookings for School tours, Birthday Parties and Clubs and Societies. Phone Marie on 087 6415 513

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

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY MARKET

We are delighted to announce that our Summer Markets will begin on Saturday 3rd June. We will be at McMunns Garden every Saturday until mid-September. New extended times of 10am to 2pm

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: 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

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

JOY FIT IRELAND

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

BALLYBUNION CCÉ

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

SOCIAL DANCING

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

SAN RITA WELLNESS

In Person Meetings take place every Wednesday from 10am-11am & 6pm to 7pm in The Kerry Writers Museum. If you are anxious to make a start now you can join our “At Home Service” where our members love the support, motivation, accountability and also seeing fantastic results on the scales. Call us for more information. Sandra 087 6718377 Rita 087 1012174

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE

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

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

BALLYBUNION BADMINTON

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

BALLYBUNION NOTES

If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Monday Ballybuniontouristoffice@gmail.com

Diarmuid Costello of Coolard, with the 17 lb conger eel that he hooked in Knightstown Valentia Island on Monday lastusing a mackerel head

Presentation of prizes for the Scratch Cup in Ballybunion Golf Club which was generously sponsored by The Rose Hotel, Tralee.

L-R: Paula Walsh (Doneraile GC) Second Prize winner | Jennifer Hickey (Mallow GC) prizewinner | Noirin Hitchen (Ballybunion GC) prizewinner and Georgina Keane (Ballybunion GC), presenting the prizes

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

WEDDING BELLS

The Wedding took place of Elaine Wren, daughter of Michael and Patricia Wren,

DEATHS

The death took place of Maureen Cregan (née Hanrahan) of Tieraclea, Tarbert and formerly of Aughrim, Moyvane. Maureen who was aged 92 died on 20 May after a short illness at University Hospital Kerry. She reposed at St Mary’s Funeral Home, Tarbert on Wednesday 24 May. Her Requiem Mass took place in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Thursday 25 May and was celebrated by Fr John O’Connor assisted by Fr Philip O’Connell Fr. John recalled Maureen and her friend Maggie Culhane, both cycling from Moyvane in the early 1950’s to the four penny hops in the Parish Hall in Tarbert. Here they would meet two cousins, both carpenters working in Gerald O’Sullivan’s workshop in Chapel Street. Michael O’Sullivan would later marry Maggie Culhane and Brendan Cregan would marry Maureen Hanrahan. They would both live and settle in Tarbert and rear their families there. Maureen’s eldest son Johnny recalled the different phases in his mother’s life, her courage, resolve and concern for the well-being of her family of four boys and three girls. He concluded by echoing the words of a celebrity singer who had also passed away in saying that his mother ‘was simply the Best’. After Mass, hymns by St Mary’s Choir and condolences, Maureen was laid to rest, in the adjoining Church graveyard, beside her late husband Brendan who died in September 1987. The family led the mourners in singing ‘The Old Refrain’ with the words ‘My Childhood joys again come back to me and my mother’s face in fancy too I see. It was my mother taught me how to sing, and to that memory my heart will cling’.

Sympathy of the Community is extended to her family to John, Mary, Anne, Seamus, Denis, Thomas and Tina, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, neighbours and friends.

Sympathy also to Andy Carmody, New York and formerly of Chapel Street, Tarbert on the death of his wife Margaret, formerly O’Reilly of Drumbad, Gortletteragh, County Leitrim who died in New York. Margaret died on 24 May following a long illness. Her funeral service will take place to St Mary’s Church on Wednesday 31 May and she will be buried in the adjoining New Cemetery. Sympathy also to her sister Nancy, her brother Cathal and the extended family, relatives , neighbours and friends. Sympathy also to Kay Brannigan, Woodview Place on the death of her son-in-law Tommy Cavanagh, Essex, England.

FIRST COMMUNION

Congratulations and well done to the 17 boys and girls from Tarbert National School who made their First Holy Communion in a day of brilliant sunshine, last Saturday. The Sacrament was administered by Fr Michael Hussey in what will be a milestone in their young lives. Well done to the parents, teachers and all who worked on the preparations for the big day. Thanks to Sacristan James the Church grounds were decorated with flags and bunting and montages within the Church denoting the significance of the occasion. Beir bua do gach éinne.

THE ROSARY

Tuesday 31 May was the concluding night of the Rosary at the Marian Shrine in the Square. There was a good turn out each evening, Monday to Friday, for the month of May. I am sure Mary Coolahan, Limerick’s Ambassador in residence, included the odd prayer for John Kiely’s men in their quest for Liam McCarthy.

TARBERT BRIDEWELL

Comhghairdeas and continued success to Tarbert Bridewell Committee who received substantial grant aid from the Kerry Community Grants Scheme from monies allocated under the Community Recognition Fund to support community initiatives. €40,000 was granted to upgrade the building of a community hub and a further €18,090 to upgrade the cafe facility, a total of over €58,000 in funding.

KNOCK PILGRIMAGE

The annual pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Wednesday 5 July. The Bus will leave Knockanure via Moyvane and will leave Tarbert at 7.30am approx. For further information and booking please contact Nuala Carmody, Tarbert at 068 / 36166.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Monday 29th May, Mass at 7.30pm for Joe Griffin, Coolruane, (Month’s Mind). Wednesday 31st May, Mass at 10.00am. Friday 2nd June, Mass at 7.30pm for Moss Joe, Mary & Patrick Shanahan, Liscullane. Saturday 3rd June, Mass at 7.30pm for Tim, John, Denis, John & Michael Horgan, Cloghercannon; Mai, Jackie, Donie & Cathy O’Connell, Ballintogher.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Sunday 4th June, Mass at 11.00am.

RATHEA CHURCH:

Sunday 4th June, Mass at 9.30am for Mary & Con Galvin, Rathea.

PARISH OFFICE:

Parish office is open from 11am – 2pm on Wednesdays. Tel. (066) 7132111.

OBITUARY

The death recently occurred of John Spillane, Convent Walk, Doon Road, Ballybunion and formerly of The Dale Road, Lixnaw. Sympathy to his daughter Jacqueline; his brothers Michael and Timmy; his sisters Kay, Anne, Nell, and the extended Spillane family. May he rest in peace.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW:

Congratulations to Nellie Cronin, on winning €158 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Gibbon’s Filling Station. Thanks for your continued support.

GAA CLUB LOTTO:

Jackpot €10,700. Numbers drawn were: 8, 9, 17, 26. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Frances Griffin (online); Alan Connolly; Mary Lyons, Dromerin, Listowel. Next week’s Jackpot will be €10,750.

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES

LONG PUCK:

A lovely, sunny evening helped to make the Long Puck Competition all the more enjoyable last Wednesday at the Hermitage Park. With the U.12 boys lining up to take their best puck, the U.14 girls were eagerly waiting in the wing. Medals were awarded to the following:

J.J. Liston (Gold), Jamie Walsh (Silver), and Ethan Stack (Bronze). Louise Stack claimed the Gold for the girls with Abbey McElhinney taking the Silver. First and second place now qualify for the County Community Games in Castleisland on 24th & 25th June, and we wish them every success.

COUNTY ART COMPETITION

Last week the Committee received the good news that we had a County Gold medal winner for Art in Lixnaw. Congratulations to Joey O’Connell who won the U.16 Art Competition. Joey now qualifies for the Nationals in Carlow in September, so we want to wish him the very best of luck.

CROSS-COUNTRY NATIONALS

On Saturday morning in Gormanstown, Co. Meath, four athletes from Lixnaw Parish competed for Kerry in the Cross Country Nationals.

In the U.12 Mixed Distance Relay, Tia Falvey (Silver) and Eamon Kennelly (Pewter) both brought home medals for competing at National level. In the U.13 Mixed 1200m, Donnacha Quilter won Silver along with his Kerry squad.

In the U.14 Mixed Distance Relay, Paddy Larkin for the second year running, brought home a national medal. Paddy, along with his Kerry team, were just pipped for second place, winning the bronze medal. Well done to all on their fantastic achievement.

CHURCH-GATE COLLECTION:

The Committee would like to thank everyone for contributing to the collection last weekend. Church attendance may not be what it used to be, but your generosity spoke volumes. Go raibh maith agat.

ST SENAN’S GAA

CLUB LOTTO DRAW: Date 22/05/2023 Jackpot €9,400. Numbers drawn were 8, 9, 19, 26.  No jackpot winner. €30 winners: Helen Behan; Sheila Moloney. €20 winners: Jackie Hurley, Crotta; Alice O’Connor, Rathea; Jerry Foran, Irremore. €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €9,500.  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.

TARBERT’S JIM MACKESSY WHO WAS PRESENTED WITH A LIFETIME AWARD BY KERRY NY GAA

Congratulations to Tarbert’s Jim Mackessy who was presented with a Lifetime Award by Kerry NY GAA last weekend. Fellow Tarbert man David Langn was on hand to present Jim with his award.

Also pictured celebrating with Jim are other Tarbert people residing in New York:

L-R: Martin Carmody, Eddie Mangan, Sean Flavin, Patrick Griffin, David Langan, Michael Carmody, Joan Kiely Kerry NY GAA chairperson and Jim Mackessy

June 1st

Listowel Celtic U16 team and managers PJ Meehan and Dominic Scanlan after winning their Shield final against LB Rovers

Competitors at the recent Lixnaw Community Games Long Puck Competition

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion. Competition generously sponsored by Christy Walsh, The Well Bar. L-R: Christy Walsh (Sponsor), Noirin Hitchen (Prize Winner) & Catherine Moylan (Lady Cpt)

The MIZEN2MALIN Charity Cycle stopped off at Lynch’s Café Listowel recently, on the Tralee to Spanish Point leg. Tour Director Eamon Linnane (centre), whose dad was blind, started it all off 21 years ago. In that time €1.5 million has been raised for Guide Dogs. Photo Seán Doyle

Congratulations to Duagh/Lyre Community Games participants Leona McMahon and Kate Sheridan winning National Silver Medals in cycling on grass last Sunday in Gormanstown Co.Meath. Pictured here with coach Andy Keane and volunteer Neilus Collins

Presentation for the Scratch Cup in Ballybunion Golf Club sponsored by The Rose Hotel, Tralee. Mairead Martin (Kanturk GC & University of Louisville, Kentucky) the Overall Prizewinner and Georgina Keane (Ballybunion GC), presenting the prize

Congratulations to Anna Marie Kennelly, Moyvane who won €260 in the Murhur National School Split the Bucket Draw on 18th May. €260 from the proceeds will go towards the school. Thanks everyone for your continued support. Next draw will be on

6th Class from Presentation Primary School Listowel enjoying their surfing lesson in Ballybunion as part of their Active School Activities

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 29/05/23 - Numbers Drawn 2-10-19-20

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Helen Hennessy, Bedford

€20 Mike Holly, O’Connells Avenue

€20 Gabby Tamos c/o Joes

€20 Sarah Moriarty-On Line

€20 Ricky Halpin, Kenny Heights

Next Draw 05/06/23 at The Shebeen - Jackpot €6,700

LISTOWEL EMMETS GAA

Club Shop: Emmets recently launched their club shop online in conjunction with KC Sports you can log on for some great offers on new Club Gear http:// kcsports.ie/collections/listowel-emmets

Leaving & Junior Cert: Wishing all Emmets players the very best of luck in the weeks ahead as they tackle their exams in the Junior and Leaving Cert.

Emmets Fixtures & Results

Fixtures

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

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

County Senior League Div2 Round 8: Kenmare v Emmets on Saturday 3rd June 6.30pm in Kenmare

Results

Credit Union County Senior League Round 7: Emmets 2-07 Glenbeigh Glencar 1-17

County League Phase 2 Div 1: Emmets A 4-8 Kilcummin A 4-14, Emmets B 5-12 Kilcummin B 1-3

LISTOWEL ATHLETIC CLUB

Last Saturday, our club athletes were in action at the Munster T&F Championship. Our young girls had a hard day on the Munster Athletics T&F under some very hot sun but coped really well in the combined events. The girls competed in 5 events in Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Putt and 800m. Maddie O’Riordan won Sliver in the Girls U15 Pentathlon. Congrats Maddie. Isabella McEnery competed in the U13 Pentathlon finished a creditable Seventh. Sophie O’Flaherty competed in the U12 grade and finished in the top 10. Well done to all three girls for taking on the Pentathlon and they deserve a well earned rest after their hard work.

Our senior athletes were also in action on the track in Templemore with some very good performances recorded: Kevin Lynch won Gold in the M45 400m and in the process set a new Munster record. Padraic McCarthy won Gold in the Junior WFD and Bronze in both the Shot Putt and Discus. Aoibhinn Harte won Silver in the Junior Shot Putt and Bronze in WFD. Brendan oLeary is getting back to his best with a solid run to take Silver in the Junior 400m with a new season best. Louis oConnell stepped up to Senior level and won Bronze in the 200m with a new 200m PB

Best of luck to club athletes competing at the All Ireland Schools Finals in Tullamore this Saturday. Megan Lynch in the Senior 100m. Saoirse Dillion in the Intermediate 100 and 200m, Cara Leahy in the Minor 3K and Steve Reidy in the Minor Long Jump. This is one of the top athletic events in the calendar and we wish all athletes the best on Saturday

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

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors will be hoping to continue our winning streak when we travel to Ballyduff on Sunday for the next County League game. Throw in is at 2 o’clock. Just one point behind the table-toppers, Cromane, we are now in the hunting pack with Tarbert and Keel.

We await details of our trip to Renard for our first-round game of the County Junior Championship. Other teams in our group are Kilgarvan and Knocknagoshel.

Having won the North Kerry League final in 2022, Beale juniors have been promoted to Division 3. Our first round game is on 20th June against St Senans B in Ballybunion. Other teams in this division are Emmets B, Moyvane B, Brosna B and Desmonds B. Games scheduled each week from end of June.

The Beale Lotto draw took place in The Bunker Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 3, 12, 21 and 26. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there were

two Match-3 winners – Geraldine Carthy and Jamie O’Sullivan, who each won €50. The winner of 5 Free tickets was Bernie Ahern.

This week’s Lotto jackpot is €3,500. Draw takes place in The Railway Bar on Bank Holiday Monday at 9 o’clock. A huge ‘míle buíochas’ to everyone who supports and promotes the Beale Lotto. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for a fiver, may be bought online and are available in Joyce’s Newsagents and in the local pubs. Terms and conditions apply.

Plans are well under way for the Annual Beale GAA Golf Classic which takes place on June Bank Holiday Monday. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Ballybunion Golf Club for hosting our classic, and to all participants and sponsors. The format for the event is a four-person team with either four men or four ladies as no mixed teams are allowed and the best two scores count at each hole.

Well done to North Kerry under-21s on qualifying for the County Championship semi-final. They overcame Kenmare Shamrocks last Wednesday evening on a score line of 1-12 to 0-7. Beale’s Robert Stack lined out at mid-field and Conor Toomey was among the substitutes. The semi-final against Laune Rangers has been provisionally scheduled for June 21st. Venue to be confirmed.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

The Intermediate Scratch Cup Sponsored by MCG Financial Services – Old Course - Sunday 28th May 2023

1st     Michael Burke (17) Newcastlewest Golf Club 81 gross

2nd   J P Hickey (13) Ballybunion Golf Club          82 gross

3rd     Tiarnach O’Neill (15) Arklow Golf Club     84 gross

4th     Simon Vazquez (12) Belmullet Golf Club      84 gross

5th     Finbar Carrig (13) Ballybunion Golf Club      85 gross

1st     Noel Browne (16) Galway Bay Golf Club              71 nett

2nd   Anthony Hannafin (14) Newcastlewest GC      72 nett

3rd   Gary Kavanagh (16) Ballybunion Golf Club   72 nett

The Minor Scratch Cup Sponsored by Roc Mehigan – Cashen Course – Sunday

28th May 2023

1st     Joe Stack (18) Ballybunion Golf Club          92 gross

2nd   Eddie Moylan (20) Basllybunion Golf Club      94 gross

3rd     Peter Murphy (20) Newcastlewest Golf Club   95 gross

4th     Gary Kehoe (18) Royal Curragh Golf Club          96 gross

Fixtures:

Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th June 2023 – Mr Paul Morkan Captain’s Prize

Ladies Tuesday Competition 4 Ball Better Ball – Cashen – Tues 23rd May

1st Patricia Boyle (28) & Muireann O’Sullivan (40) 49pts

2nd Marie Reen (24) & Mary O’Donoghue (14) 44pts(Bk9 23)

9 HOLE RESULTS

1st Judy McMahon (21) 18pts

Ladies Scratch Cup Sponsored by The Rose Hotel Tralee – Old & Cashen Course

– Saturday 27th May 2023

Gross Results

1st Mairead Martin (Kanturk) (-2) 146

2nd Paula Walsh (Doneraile) (2) 155

3rd Clodagh Coughlan (Douglas) (-2) 161

4th Aoife Ni Thuama (Douglas) (3) 163 (B9:37)

5th Jennifer Hickey (Mallow) (2) 163 (B9:38)

1st 36 Nett: Noirin Hitchen (Ballybunion) (10) 144

2nd 36 Nett: Deirdre Hoey (Castle) (8) 147

1st 18 Cashen Gross: Renagh Murphy (Tipperary) (10) 81

1st 18 Cashen Nett: Geraldine Galvin (Macroom) (14) 68

1st 18 Old Gross: Maria O’Reilly (Headfort) (3) 80

1st 18 Old Nett: Carmel Kearney (Mallow) (9) 72

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Cameo Ltd/Jerry Kiely – Cashen Course – Sunday 28th May 2023

1st Mary Kelly (40) 42 pts

2nd Olga Kiely (26) 40pts Category 1

1st Noreen Hitchen (9) 39 pts(Bk 9-17)

2nd Mary O’Donoghue (15) 39 pts

Category 2

1st Louise Griffin (17) 38 pts

2nd Anne Marie Sexton (22) 36pts

Category 3

1st Marie Kennelley (29) 35 pts

2nd Marian Flannery (30) 34 pts

Category 4

1st Colleen Mc Elligott (33) 39 pts

2nd Muireann O’Sullivan (40) 36 pts

Seniors Patricia Boyle (31) 34 pts

9 Hole Competition

1st Marianne Relihan (25) 17pts

Fixtures: Sunday 4th June 2023 - Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Ardfert Quar-

ries – Cashen Course

Tuesday 6th June 2023 – Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Voucher Competition –

Cashen Course

Senior Men’s Competition:

Senior Mens Competition – Thursday 25th May 2023 – Cashen Course

1st Tim Nolan (23) 34+5              39pts.

2nd Declan Lovett (21) 37+1             38pts.

3rd Martin Lucey (20) 39-5         34pts.   B5-12. B3-7.

Gross Maurice McEllistrem (15) 24pts.

4th Tim Sheehan (28) 33+1       34pts.   B5-12. B3-6.

5th Nicholas Hayes (20) 30+2    32pts.

6th Colm O’Callaghan (29) 23+8   31pts.

7th Jerry McAuliffe (23) 32-2   30pts.       B5-14.

8th John Maguire (23) 27+3            30pts.       B5-8.

9th Finbarr O’Keeffe(27) 33-4      29pts.       B5-14.

10th Brendan Lynch (21) 30-1      29pts.      B5-13.

V. John Kinsella (13) 26+2         28pts.      B5-9.

S.V. Eddie Moylan (20) 28-1        27pts.      B5-10.

S.S.V.  Eamon Condon (22) 32-3       29pts.      B5-11.

Fixtures: Thursday 1st June 2023 – Senior Mens Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies Competition – Friday 26th May 2023 – Cashen Course

1st Katherine Tangney (17), Norma Mullane (15) Clare Hurley (21) 33.7 (5.3)

2nd Mary B Kelly (26), Margaret M McAuliffe (14) Lucy McAuliffe (18) 34.2 (5.8)

Fixtures: Friday 2nd June 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

PITCH DEVELOPMENT: Following on from the recent work carried out, the pitch has re-opened for all normal activities. A big word of thanks to Aidan O’Sullivan for his ongoing hard work and commitment behind the scenes to ensure the facilities are at their best!

CLUB FUNDRAISING: The club is in the process of launching a new fundraising initiative called the ‘Finuge 500’. This will see a monthly draw for €500 cash with entry costing €5 for each month. The prize of €500 must be won each month - there are no carry overs or roll overs! Watch out for further details as we get closer to the time!! These funds will be used to help run the club and cover the day-to-day costs of keeping the club open. The proceeds of the large car raffle fundraiser which the club ran last year are being used to fund capital projects such as the development of the juvenile pitch, upgrade the general facilities and improve the pitch - such as was done over the past month. The club wishes to thank everyone for their support so far and look forward to running the monthly fundraiser and making someone €500 better off each month!

SENIOR: The next phase of county league fixtures has been released. Finuge are in the “Cup” competition and will start the group games with an away match with Scartaglin this Sunday the 4th of June. After that the fixtures read - at home to Waterville on the 11th of June, Asdee away on the 25th of June and Kilgarvan at home on the 9th of July. Best of luck to the team and management. The ultimate finalists will be promoted to division four.

MINORS: Our minors were in North Kerry league action last Monday evening with a home game to Northern Gaels. The boys put on a strong display to run out comfortable winners in the end, on the final score… Finuge 3-13, Northern Gaels 2-06. Well done to team & management. Next up will be a game against Beale.

U15: It’s been a rest week for the U15s following on from their county league final two weeks ago - a well deserved break!

U13: Our U13s were in county league action last Sunday evening when they welcomed Fossa to James O’Sullivan park. On a hot sunny evening both teams got off to a cagey start with the teams trading points. The halftime score stood at Finuge 0-03 to Fossa’s 0-04 despite Finuge having an amount of possession and missed opportunities. Play opened up more in the second half with both teams scoring two goals and taking some nice points. Our lads took a five-point lead only for Fossa to pull it back and then take the lead with a goal and the clock moving on. The Finuge boys fought really hard the last few minutes and got the equalising goal with time nearly up! Final score: Finuge 2-08, Fossa 2-08. A fair result in the end although our boys will regret quite a number of wides! Thomas Keane was team captain following on from some great displays and high scoring, well done Thomas. We await details of the semifinal set for this weekend.

U11: Phase two of the county Go Games opened with a game agauinst Brosna last Thursday. Another good display from our team who have really gelled quite well over the earlier phase one. Next up is a home game with Skellig Rangers this Thursday evening. Other teams in the new group include Tarbert, St Marys and Gneeveguilla. Best of luck to the team.

U9: Last Friday the team played Tarbert away on a beautiful summer evening. Another great performance from all involved - well done to the team. Awaiting details of the next game.

U7: The game against Beale has been rescheduled - wishing the best of luck to

all the boys and girls lining out, have great fun!

KERRY DEVELOPMENT SQUADS: It has been a great source of pride and satisfaction lately to see our various youth players commencing or continuing with the Kerry development squads. At Kerry U14 we have three players selectedJamie Breen, Joseph McElligott and Mathew Flaherty. The U14 activity started last weekend when the squad went to Kildare and played a series of games against the home county. At Kerry U16 level Gavin O’Keeffe continues on his track with the county squad - last weekend they travelled to play Mayo. Well done and congratulations to the players selected - it is a great endorsement of the club coaches, your families and yourselves for this achievement.

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.

KERRY SENIORS: Best of luck to the Kerry seniors as they travel away to Cork this Saturday - a must win game!

KERRY LADIES: Unfortunately, not the result the team and supporters hoped for last Sunday. A wild first half saw Cork dominate which just left too much for the Kerry Ladies to claw back despite a much stronger showing after halftime. Hard luck to the team and our club representatives Louise Galvin and Niamh Carmody.

U21 ACORN LIFE CHAMPIONSHIP: A quarterfinal victory over Kenmare Shamrocks has the team now into the semifinal against Laune Rangers. Provisional date for this game is the 21st of June - more details to follow. Special mention to our two clubmen involved Kieran MacKessy and Ciaran Commane who are playing well for the division.

POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS FINAL: We had quite a unique situation last week when St Michaels of Listowel met Gaelcholaiste Trá Lí in the first-year division two final. There was a total of eight Finuge players between the two squads. The game was played in our own grounds at O’Sullivan Park and to add further to the intrigue, ex Finuge player Fergus Fitzmaurice was managing the Gaelcholaiste team! Following a dramatic game, the teams finished level and it was decided to share the title as the school year is now drawing to a close. So, our club certainly could not lose out in the circumstances! Well done lads!!

DUAGH GAA

No winner of the jackpot of €13,200. Numbers drawn 4,10,13,22

€50 Joanne Buckley Lisroe

€30 Marion Stack Duagh

€20 Colin Stack & Yvonne Carmody

€20 Geraldine Griffin Knocknagoshel

€20 Mary Flavin Coolard

Sellers Prize Cait Broderick

6 match 3 draw entrants: Christine Sheehy, Anne Crean Boyd Margaret McMahon, Tom McMahon, Joan Moloney, Siobhan Caulfield

Next weeks jackpot €13,300 with drawon Tuesday night at O Briens Bar. Tickets available from usual sellers Jim’s Bar, Watsons, O Briens Bar, Sheehy Insulation, O’Connors Hardware, Jim Goulds, McGuire pharmacy and online at www.klubfunder.com. thank you all for your continued support

ST. SENANS GAA

Club lotto draw at the clubhouse Mountcoal. Monday 29/05/2023 at 19:30h

Jackpot €9500. Not Won. Numbers Drawn, 20,23,28,31

Lucky dip:

€30 each: Eamon C/0 Phil Ryan, The Fast Football gang.

€20 each Richard Fitzmaurice, Nora Finucane Listowel, Paud Twomey The Waterfall.

Next week’s Jackpot 9,600

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: Round 8 takes place this Sunday in Cromane against Cromane at 2pm, Please come and support.

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Credit Union Senior Football Division 5 Phase 2 Shield

Ballylongford v Glenflesk B

Friday 2nd June at 7.45pm - Venue: O’Rahillys Park

LOTTO RESULTS

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 20th May 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €4,450 - Numbers Drawn: 10- 12- 14- 28

No Winner - Lucky Dips

€20 Emma Sheehy, Online

€20 Sheila Fennell, Glencullaire

€20 Vincent Bambury

€20 Jerry O Connor, Main Street

3 x Free tickets: Paudie O Connor, Ahanagran

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 27th April with a Jackpot of €4,500

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

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

Thanks for your continued Support

MOYVANE GAA

Moyvane Gaa Lotto: 28/05/2023

Jackpot: €7,300 - Numbers: 15, 24, 23, 18 - Winner: No winner

Lucky Dips:

Noreen O’Connell - Ahalahana

Caroline & Johnny - Moyvane

Sinead Hanrahan - Online

Pat Kissane - Online

Áine Scannell - Online

Next Jackpot: €7,400

Next Draw Monday 5th June in Speedy’s Bar @8.30pm

Seniors: The boys had a well-deserved rest this week and were training hard in preparation for their upcoming weekend where they will take on Asdee. Tune into our social media for more details.

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, Fergie O Connor, Craughdarrig, Eamon O Connor, Galway, Eamon Doran, Littor Road.

Fixtures

Credit Union Senior Football Division 5 Phase 2 Cup, Asdee v Lispole (Sun) 2nd July @2PM, Note: Lispole playing in Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta on W’end 3/4 th June, 11-06-2023 (Sun) Moyvane v Asdee, 25-06-2023 (Sun) Asdee v Finuge, 09-07-2023 (Sun) Duagh vAsdee. Acorn life Under 21 County Championship Final. North Kerry v Laune Rangers venue and time to be confirmed Wednesday June 21st.

KNOCKANURE GAA

Lotto Results from Tuesday May 23rd - Jackpot was €2,800 Numbers Drawn: 3, 5, 17, 24. No winner but lucky dips went to:

1. Margaret Dowling, c/o Con Lynch

2. Bridget O Flaherty, Knocknasna

3. Saoirse, Fiadh & Alannah Barry, NCW

4. Philomena Molyneaux, Knockanure

5. Donnacha Woods, Knockanure

Next draw will be on next Tuesday May 30th in the clubhouse and jackpot will be €2,900. All are welcome!

DUAGH / LYRE COMM GAMES

Cycling on grass

In a sun drenched Gormanstown Co Meath, Duagh/Lyre Community Games had two participants representing our area in Kerry at National finals. Leona Mc Mahon u12 and Kate Sheridan u14 had qualified in cycling on grass. A tough event with 2km on grass with hot spot points to be picked up along the route to decide the placings. This event is not for the faint hearted. Both girls had put in serious training under the watchful eye of Andy Keane and John Bunyan. Andy travelled to ensure everything was A1 before the off, offer last minute coaching and support during the event, a true volunteer with an absolute heart of gold. It was Leona’s first National final and this always smiling young lady didn’t let the big day get to her. She cycled her heart out, took off in the lead with the eventual winners. When it was over she wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry it was left all on the pitch. A National silver medal winner and pure joy felt by all. A true champion with a McMahon heart, a deserved winner. We are all so proud of you Leona, supported on the day by Dad Terrence, Mom Tina and big brother Cillian along with family and friends. In the u14’s next up was Kate Sheridan, no stranger to National finals, this was her 4th, previously medallist in cycling on grass and u10 hurdles. Today was no different for Kate, a cool and composed lady with it all in her head. Off she went and battled at hotshots ending up with Silver another beautiful hard earned National medal to add to her collection. Kate has had coach Andy Keane at her side for each of her National finals, what a double act this pairing are. Congratulations Kate we are so proud of you. Kate was supported by her parents Norma and Ferghal and siblings Luke and Ronan, along with family and friends. Congratulations to both girls, great results.

Skittles

Good luck to our teams in the County competition on Thursday

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

Last weekend we had a 18 Hole Single Strokeplay competition

1 John B. Griffin (20) 69 Nett

2 Anthony Kennedy (7) 69 Nett

3 James O’Sullivan (20) 69 Nett

Div 1 Paddy Healy (11) 72 Nett

Div 2 Michael O’Hanlon (22) 70 Nett

Div 3 Patsy O’Connor (24) 75 Nett

Next weekend is the Timothy Kenny Memorial Classic. All funds raised go to the Kerry Hospice Foundation

KERRY PITCH & PUTT

The weekend’s National Pitch & Putt Matchplay Championships take place in St Bridgets in Kilcullen, Co Kildare with one of the most unique fields from a Kerry perspective not least because of who is not teeing off in the Short Grass County this weekend.

Due to how the qualifying draw and subsequent results worked out neither three-time winner Damien Fleming nor recent crowned Munster Senior Matchplay winner Jason Cregan of Tralee will be amongst the field. Kerry’s eight players are made up of six players from Tralee and one each from Deerpark and Listowel. The county is guaranteed at least one player in the second round as Tralee duo Michael Conway and Alan Hobbart will face off in the First Round much like they did in the recent Munster Matchplay.

If their club-mate Gavin Carroll wins his Round 1 game with Bruff’s Martin Keohane it will guarantee the county a player in the Last 16 as Jason O’Regan will be the first Kerry player to tee off in the event as he faces Douglas’ Denis O’Sullivan in the third match of the First Round. His son Mark O’Regan is teeing off on Saturday afternoon meanwhile against Padraig Mallon of Trim as the other Tralee player in the field, Tony Blake will tee-off in the last match of the First Round against last year’s runner-up John Cahill from Fermoy.

Listowel’s Chris Gibney plays Bishopstown’s Cian O’Callaghan in the morning session on Saturday while Deerpark’s John McGrath faces Gowran’s Kevin Knox in the afternoon. The Kerry County Board wishes all eight players the very best of luck in Kilcullen this weekend. In action last weekend Damien Fleming came second overall in the 54-hole Rocklodge Scratch Cup in Cork with a score of 30 under par for his three rounds, three off the winning score of 33 under posted by Bryan Delaney from Bishopstown.

At county level we ask U16 players to note that the County U16 Strokeplay will take place in Deerpark on Saturday July 1 while the County U16 Matchplay will take place in Tralee on Saturday September 2. Details on the Inter-County team trial process will be announced in due course.

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion Golf Club. The competition was generously sponsored by Christy Walsh, The Well Bar, Listowel. In the photo are Christy Walsh (Sponsor), Caroline Griffin (Overall Prize Winner) and Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain)

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ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP

The St. Pio Prayer Group will meet on Friday 2nd June in St. Mary’s Church Listowel.

Programme for 2nd June 2023:

6.45pm: Confession and Rosary

7pm: Mass, Sermon and Benediction

All are welcome.

Padre Pio Counsel for June.

Do not be at all surprised at your weakness, but acknowledge what you are and blush at your identity towards God, then confide in him and abandon yourdelf in the arms of your Heavenly Father like a child in the arms of his Mother.

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.M.c.

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. MoF

MEANING OF LIFE

“The King shook my hand! A real live king! I feel so special.l never met a real king before! I’ve only ever seen them in fairy tales. I’m so excited.”

A little girl in the crowd gathered to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla as they arrived at Newtownabbey in Co.Antrim some time ago couldn’t conceal her delight as the reporter asked her what she thought of the King. It got me thinking.

Psalm 47 tells me that “God is King of all the earth..... God reigns over the nations; He is seated in His Holy Throne..... the kings of the earth belong to God.” That speaks for itself.

Revelation 17:14 declares that Jesus “is Lord of lords and King of kings.”

Zechariah 14:9 states “And the Lord will be King over all the earth.”

So that is all very clear. But listen to this. John 1:12 tells me “To all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God.” Read it again! Here’s the fact. If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour; if you are following Him YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE KING. What an honour!! And furthermore Romans 8:17 declares “And since we are His children, we are His heirs. In fact,

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.

HOLY SPIRIT

You who solve all problems, who lights all roads so that I can attain my goals. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm that I never want to be separated from you, even and in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen.

Say this prayer for three consequtive days and when the request is answered, as it always is, publish the prayer. MoF

And more Good News. Daniel 7:14 says “His dominion is an everlasting Kingdom which will not pass away and His Kingdom is one which will not be destroyed.” It’s win win all the way!

2 Corinthians 6:18 tells me that “l am a daughter of the Most High King l am not moved by the world for my God is with me and goes before me. I do not fear because l am His.”

The benefits of being the Son or daughter of the Most High King, the One,True and Living God cannot be surpassed by anything on this earth...... forgiveness of sin, everlasting life, relationship with the God of the universe, His Holy Spirit Living within, adoption into God’s family....

A handshake from King Charles is one thing but come on! Nothing compares to being a child of the King of kings and Lord of lords. So, claim your crown. You will never regret it.

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

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NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA

St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays.

Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities.

I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet.

Say one Our Father and three Hail Marys with a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha.

This miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult. Grateful Thanks. N.F.

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. MoF

together with Christ, we are heirs of God’s glory.”

OH