Volume 15 Issue 45

A delighted Listowel Celtic U15 team - Shield Final Winners

Congrats to the Duagh/Lyre Community Games u12 skittles team who won Co Gold last Thursday in Na Gaeil Tralee. The team now represents Kerry in the Munster Finals

Jerry Foran of Crecora Mills, Lisahane, Listowel presenting a complete set of jerseys, togs, socks to St. Senans GAA Club at the Clubhouse on Sunday last

John Horgan with his daughters Breda on left and Elizabeth on right enjoying the Asdee Village Festival in The Community Centre last Sunday

Leona Sheehy, Tarbert Comprehensive, receiving National Award for highest marks by a female student in Leaving Cert Engineering.

L-R: Richard Predeville (School Principal), Leona Sheehy, Jim Dore (Engineering Teacher)

Ryan Lenihan with his Irish wolfhound called Fitzy, also Jerry and Linda Lenihan, Gareth Jones and Tara Moore relaxing at Asdee Village on Bank Holiday Sunday during the festival. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Dylan Conway, Tarbert Comprehensive, receiving ETTA Award for Technology Student of the Year - Engineering, Construction and DCG.

L-R: Richard Prendeville (School Principal), Dylan Conway, Jim Dore (Engineering Teacher)

Captain Paul Morkan, Ballybunion Golf Club presenting the Captain’s Prize to Patrick Carmody Snr with all the other prize winners.

Photo by Francis Bennett

Presentation at Ballybunion GC. sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. Catherine Moylan (Lady Cpt), Caroline Griffin (prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors)

Presentation at Ballybunion Golf Club. Competition generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain), Tess Noonan (prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s)

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE OPENING NIGHT OF LISTOWEL WRITERS’ WEEK

The ballroom of the Listowel Arms Hotel was the setting for the awards ceremony that marked the opening of the 2023 edition of Listowel Writers’ Week, the oldest literature festival in Ireland. The Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award, with a prize of €20,000 for the winner, brought excitement and celebration for Aingeala Flannery with her novel, The Amusements, published by SANDYCOVE, Penguin Random House.

Judges Patrick Gale and Manveen Rana said, “We had such a hard time choosing a winner from a fantastically strong shortlist. I believe a bookseller could put any of these novels into a reader’s hands with the words, “Trust me, you’ll love it,” but we felt Aingeala Flannery’s painfully funny first novel, The Amusements, was arrestingly original in its layered portrayal of a community at once tight and divided.”

Catherine Keogh, Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer of Kerry Group presented the award to Aingeala. Catherine Keogh commented: “We wish to extend our congratulations to Aingeala and all the authors shortlisted for this prestigious award. This year’s shortlist was exceptional and we at Kerry are proud to work with Listowel Writers’ Week to celebrate this extraordinary talent.”

Chair of the Board of Writers’ Week said, “We are delighted for Aingeala and her wonderful debut novel, The Amusements. On behalf of everyone at Writers’ Week, we would like to congratulate her and all the shortlist on their success. As always, there was a wonderful selection of Irish novels to choose from. Thanks to our loyal sponsors, Kerry Group for helping us continue to promote Irish Literature and to the adjudicators, Patrick and Manveen for selecting a worthy winner”.

The Pigott Poetry Prize is generously sponsored each year by Mark Pigott, KBE, Chairman and Chief Executive of PACCAR Inc. Mark’s family originated from Listowel and emigrated to the United States in the late 1890s. The Prize is for a single volume of poetry and was presented to Tom French, with a prize of €12,000. His book, Company, is published by Gallery Books, and judges were Martin Dyar and Clodagh Beresford Dunne.

The John B. Keane Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stephen Rea by Seamus O’Hara; Stephen Rea and Seamus O’Hara are among those set to take part in a gala reading of The Translations of Seamus Heaney on the first day of programmed events.

Ciara Sugrue, Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland said: “Festivals and events are a key element of the tourism offering in Ireland, and Fáilte Ireland is pleased to support this year’s Listowel Writers Week, which will showcase the very best of Irish arts, heritage and culture to domestic and international visitors. Developing unique and immersive visitor experiences like Listowel Writers Week plays an important role in the recovery of the tourism sector for the county and the wider Wild Atlantic Way region. Festivals like Listowel Writers Week create new and compelling reasons for visitors to explore Ireland and experience first-hand our world-famous arts and culture. They have the ability to drive footfall for local businesses, which in turn generates revenue and supports jobs in communities and revenue generation.”

“AMBULANCE DELAYS RESULTING IN FATALITIES – FORAN

“Increased Central Funding required to stop drain of talent”

Aontú Representative for Kerry Sonny Foran has said that the delays in getting an ambulance to patients is placing lives in peril and is resulting in an increase in fatalities by the time the ambulance has reached them.

• The average response time for ambulances across the country has increased steadily year on year since 2019.

• Correlating with these statistics the number of times a person was dead by the time the ambulance reached them has also increased massively year on year since 2019.

• In 2022, nationally, 34% of ambulances (103,000) took more than an hour to hand over a patient in a hospital. The highest percentage figure since 2019.

I have been told of cases where an ambulance trolley is brought into hospital with the patient but due to a lack of available hospital trolleys the ambulance trolley remains in use in the hospital for a period of time meaning the ambulance is stationary and cannot respond to other calls. The number of times ambulances have had to wait in hospital for more than an hour as they hand over a patient is a serious cause for alarm.

• Better pay and conditions for nurses and staff in the hospital, and indeed for people working for the National Ambulance Service, will entice people to stay working in the health service, and hopefully go some way towards slowing the pace of youth emigration which is now becoming a more and more attractive option for ambulance personnel and medical graduates.

BLOOD BIKE MID WEST FUNDRAISER AT THE THATCH THIS SATURDAY

Blood Bike Mid West is a charitable organisation fully staffed by Volun teers, which provides an Emergency Medical Transport Service to/ from Hospitals, private hospitals, clinics or hospices in the Mid-West Region.

The group will be having a fundraiser at The Thatch in Lisselton this Saturday and are looking for your support.

We operate a 24/7 Emergency call-out service using volunteer riders. We do not charge for this service.

For more information visit us at https://www.facebook.com/BloodBikeMidWestIreland?fref=ts or http://www.bloodbikemidwest.ie/

We are a charitable organisation and solely rely on donations and fundraising. 100% of all donations go towards the upkeep and running of this Voluntary Service. We receive NO state funding! and all of our members and directors are unpaid volunteers and give their time for free. All training costs and high viz clothing are covered by the riders themselves. Hopefully in the near future we hope to be able to fund the training and testing of our riders.

Our Mission is to act as an Emergency Voluntary Transport Service which aims to relieve sickness and protect health by the provision of transport of urgently needed blood, blood products, patient records, drugs and other medical requirements between hospitals and blood transfusion banks, primarily but not exclusively in the Mid West Region.

Catherine Keogh, Chief Corporate Affairs & Brand Officer at Kerry Group PLC pictured with Aingeala Flannery the winner of The Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award, with a prize of €20,000. Photo by: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD 087 267203

Evan Boyle captain of the Kerry minor football team with his parents Cathriona and Liam at Austin Stack Park on Friday evening after a historic win in the Munster Final. Photo Moss Joe Browne

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.

Exam Time – Your Go-To Oil

This week I want to share some tips for exam students on what essential oils to use to get through the next week of exams while remaining calm and focused.

Peppermint – This is fantastic oil for keeping the mind focused and increasing awareness. It can soothe anxious feelings and help ease nausea. Diffuse or inhale Peppermint when you are feeling tired.

Lavender – A great oil to diffuse in your bedroom at night to help you sleep. In the morning you can add a drop to your shirt collar to allow you inhale it throughout the day and remain calm. dóTerras Lavender oil is a great support to anyone who experiences anxiety or prone to panic attacks. One drop of Lavender under the tongue will stop a panic attach immediately.

On Guard – A must to be diffused also in the home and boost the immune system to keep healthy.

Deep Blue – An oil that is most used and loved by all generations in sport, and a relief oil for sore and achy muscles. I like to use this one when mixed with a carrier oil or in a roller bottle and apply across the back of the shoulders to soothe tension or tightness and / or even on the hands and fingers from excesses writing or typing.

My Three Way Method Using DóTerras Oils: Topically: Apply the oils onto your skin particularly on the pulse points and soles of the feet.

Aromatically: Place two to three drops into a cold-water diffuser and diffuse the oils in your home, classroom, office space, salons or other places of work and business.

Internally: Add the oils to your favourite food, waters and drinks, or simply take one drop daily under the tongue to support your body and mind.

If you need support with your Health and Wellness reach out to me as it is now my duty as one of Irelands recognised top wellness advocates 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 online via Zoom on Tuesday 13th June @ 8pm. Contact me on the number below for Zoom link.

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

*Anyone who purchases dóTERRAS essential oils from Carolines Pod of Positivity will have my full support and guidance on how best to use your oils through my private WhatsApp Support group.

Sending lots of Positive Vibes to all Exam Students – You’ve Got This!

Caroline X Tel: 087 292 1292

ROBERT YAMAC AND MOIRA O’TOOLE WIN THE STYLE STAKES AT LADIES DAY

Winners of Style Stakes Sunday at Listowel Races Summer Festival with judge top international fashion designer, Colin Horgan (left) were (l-r) Maggie-Ann Fleming from Brosna; Moira O’Toole from Kilkenny (overall winner female); Leon Ruxton from Cork and Robert Yamac from Shanagolden (overall winner male) with Chairman of Listowel Races David Fitzmaurice. Photo by John Kelliher.

The brilliant sunshine brought out sensational style at Listowel Races Summer Festival on Sunday 4th of June. The overall winners were Robert Yamac from Shanagolden and Moira O’Toole from Kilkenny, who both received a cheque for €500 sponsored by Listowel Race Company. The first runner up in each category was Leon Ruxton from Cork and Maggie-Ann Fleming from Brosna, who both received a luxury overnight stay in the wonderful Montenotte Hotel in Cork.

Overall male winner, Robert Yamac showed how to do style on a budget with a very on trend look from Zara and Asos; 1st runner up, Leon Ruxton bought his very dapper 3 piece suit from Morleys Boutique in Cork. Overall female winner Moira O’Toole, wore Irish designer Roisin Linnane and a dramatic disc headpiece she created herself; 1st runner up Maggie-Ann Fleming wore a beautiful fitted lemon from Rosie’s Closet and a headpiece by Caitriona King Designs.

Style Stakes Sunday was judged by top international fashion designer, Colin Horgan, and attracted a very fashionable crowd from all over the country.

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

UPDATE ON THE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE SHANNON LNG PROJECT. CLLR. MICHAEL FOLEY

Cllr. Michael Foley has received a response from An Bord Pleanala giving an update on the planning permission for the Shannon LNG project.

“As stated in the letter the Board has considered the case and hereby notifies that it has decided to determine the application without an oral hearing. In this regard, the Board has absolute discretion to hold an oral hearing and has concluded that this case can be dealt with adequately through written procedure.”

“I made contact with Niamh Thornton, Executive Officer, An Bord Pleanala, for further clarification. She advised me that the Inspector will now make contact with the applicant (Shannon LNG) to respond in writing to the submissions on the application. Of which there are approximately 67. On receipt of this response the Inspector will pass the application onto the Board for decision.”

“I welcome the advancement of the application. However, it is now time the Board made a decision as soon as possible as it has been going through the planning process for an excessive length of time. A successful outcome would ensure the development of the Tarbert/Ballylongford Landbank and future development of the Shannon Estuary. While providing sustainable employment for North Kerry resulting in a thriving local economy.”

SAN RITA WELLNESS

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

Do you feel that every day is the same?

Imagine if everybody was the same, for example looked the same, ate the same food, enjoyed the same music, walked the same way, talked the same and dressed the same, wouldn’t life be very boring.

So let’s look at things from a different angle: Different Lifestyles…

Young mums or dads at home with children, full or part time workers, office or manual workers, people who work away from home and people who work from home, retired people ... No matter which of the above you slot into, these are different types of lifestyles but yet we may all be aiming to achieve the same outcome .

Our ethos at San Rita Wellness is the following : “Eat Well , Feel Well, Live Well”

Different food preferences or requirements… On our San Rita Wellness plan no food is off limits so whether you are vegetarian, vegan, faddy eater, plain eater or gluten intolerant you can still eat healthily and enjoy the foods you love while still feeling in control. Remember you have the freedom to choose your foods your way once it all fits into your calorie allowance.

Different exercise needs and choices… Active or inactive, sporty people, people who hate exercise, younger people, older people, again we are all different and move at a different pace . But at the end of the day it is important that we enjoy what we do but we all want the same result which is to feel healthier and fitter.

Different ways of losing weight… New to losing weight, seasoned dieters, people who like rules and structure, people who want maximum flexibility, whichever you are, our San Rita Wellness plan will suit you. We know we all lose weight differently and at a different pace but the thing to remember is once it’s working for you “ It’s Working “

Different weight loss challenges… We all face different challenges but you are not alone. A challenge sometimes needs to be challenged, whether that means learning to cook simple dishes, breaking down your weight loss goals , give suggestions to the person preparing your meal, or planning ahead for your upcoming social occasions..

Different expectations… Thinking it will be easy , not believing you can do it, happy to lose weight steadily or want results fast. Again we all have different expectations but we also have to be realistic. Weight loss and Wellness happen over time by being patient with yourself ,believing in yourself and understanding that if you were to continue doing the same thing all the time , you will always get the same result.

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 Musuem, The Square, Listowel every Wednesday from 10am to 11am and 6pm to 7pm.

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

Until next week, Sandra and Rita

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Congratulations to the u14 skittles team representing Duagh/Lyre Community Games winning gold in the County Community games finals last Thursday in Tralee. They now go forward to represent Kerry in the Munster Finals

“I am Reading“

Listowel Celtic U14s delighted after becoming Cup Final Winners last weekend

KILFLYNN

EXAMS

Wishing all of the Junior and Leaving Cert students the very best of luck in their exams over the next couple of weeks.

NORTH KERRY SENIOR FINAL

On Friday 9th June: North Kerry Senior “A” League Final [Sonny Harris Cup] Abbeydorney v Crotta O’Neill’s Venue: Abbeydorney @ 8.00p.m best wishes to The Crotta players and their management

The North Kerry Hurling Board have agreed to donate the Proceeds from the gate on the night towards former Crotta player and current Mentor Darren Egan rehabilitation. Please support.

SPLIT THE BUCKET

The draw for the May Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” took place Saturday, 3rd June in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. The winner of the May was Richard Laide, Garrynagore, Lixnaw. Bucket total was €262 and the split was €131. Congratulations to Harry. Thank you all for the great response and support. St Teresa’s N.S. Principal, Nora Falvey drew the winning ticket, and the winning ticket was bought in Parker’s Pub. Funds raised will be used for projects that will benefit and improve Kilflynn. Your support is greatly appreciated. The next draw for the Kilflynn Community Together “Split the Bucket” will take place Saturday, 24th June in Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn @ 10:00pm. Get your entries in (as many as you like) before Saturday night 24th June! 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!’

CEMETERY MASSES

Kyrie Eleison, Monday 3rd July 7.30 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn, Wednesday 5th July at 7.30 p.m. Killahan Cemetery, Monday 10th July at 7.30 p.m.

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 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Garvey’s SuperValu Tralee Sponsored Kerry GAA Senior Hurling Championship

Group B: Crotta O Neill’s, Dr Crokes, Abbeydorney

Rd 1: Abbeydorney V Dr Crokes Date: Sat 17th June @5PM in ASP

Rd 2: Dr. Crokes GAA V Crotta O Neill’s Date: Fri 23rd June @7.30PM in ASP

Rd 3: Crotta O Neill’s V Abbeydorney Hurling Club Date: Weekend 30th June/1/2nd July

*NOTE: If Kerry Senior footballers play on 17th June the Abbeydorney V Dr Crokes game will be played on Sunday 18th June @2PM.

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.

MEMORY LANE THEATER

Lixnaw presents the Classic “The Country Boy’ by John Murphy in the Parish Hall, Abbeydorney, on 9th and 10th June at 8pm. Bookings on 087 1469458 or tickets at the door.

ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP

Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting Wednesday, 7th June, 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

Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 7th June at 10.00a.m, Friday 9th June at 10.00a.m, and Saturday 10th June at 6.00 p.m. Eddie McCrohan, Knocknacaska, Kilflynn.

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

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

Next weekend the Rossinian Congregation will be making a mission appeal in our parish. The Romanians work in East Africa, running parishes in Tanzania and Kenya, providing health care in rural areas, digging water wells for local communities and providing primary and secondary education for both boys and girls, Christians and Muslims.

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 5th June at Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn.

The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 3,5, 6 and 30. There was no winner of the 4,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Brendan Godley, Ballylongane Ballyheigue, Frank O’Donovan, Abbeydorney and Ger Mansell, Abbeydorney

The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn. on Monday 12th June at 10.30p.m with a €4,500 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.

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 16, 25 & 28 and the Bonus number was 10. There was no winner of the €19,700 Jackpot and no winners of the €400 match three prize. The €20 consolation winners were Maurice Sheehy, Ballyduff, Joe Boland, Lisselton and Helen O’Sullivan, Coole, Ballyduff. The Lotto Draw takes place on each Tuesday night at the GAA Clubrooms. Tickets cost €2.50 each and are available at the local shops and businesses and from members of the promoting Clubs. Remember “If you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto online at www.ballyduffgaa.com.

GAA NEWS

Kerry Minor Football:

Heartiest congratulations to Evan Boyle who captained Kerry minor football team to success in the Munster minor football Championship final in Austin Stack Park on Friday evening last. Playing at midfield he led by example. Also on team was Oisín Healy Asdee/ Ballyduff minor hurler and Luke Rochford who was on the extended panel. They now meet Kildare in the All-Ireland Minor Quarter final in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on this Saturday at 3.00pm. Best of luck to Team and Management.

Senior Football and Hurling:

Defeat was the lot for both hurlers and footballers during the past week. On Thursday evening our hurlers faced Abbeydorney in the final of the Credit Union sponsored County Senior Hurling League Division 1 and after a below par performance Ballyduff went down by the narrowest of margins 0 – 17 to 0 – 16. Attention now turns to the County Senior Hurling Championship in two week’s time. We are drawn in group one with Lixnaw and Ballyheigue so we wait for confirmation of fixtures for same.

On Sunday our footballers went down to near neighbours Beale in Ballyduff on Sunday in blazing sunshine.

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 10.00am: Special Intention

Friday 7.00pm: Tom, John & Bridget Dineen, Kathleen O’Sullivan-Dineen

Saturday 6.30pm: Timmy & Lily O’Sullivan; Tommie, Eileen & Mike Fitzgerald; David, Loretta & Maria Donegan; Philomena Barry.

Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway

Ministers of the Eucharist: Saturday 6.30pm – Richard Casey/Teddy O’Sullivan/Martina O’Mahony

Reader: Sunday 11.00am – Lauren Costello

Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3.00pm

Eucharist Adoration: Every Thursday 10.30am –11.30am

Communion Calls: This Thursday 8th June at the usual times.

Graveyards Masses: Killury on Wednesday 14th June at 7.30pm: Derrico on Wednesday 21st June at 7.30pm: St. John’s Cemetery, Causeway on Friday June 23rd at 7.30pm. Rattoo on Tuesday 25th July at 7.30pm: Rahela on Friday 28th July at 7.30pm: Best Wishes: to all students doing exams in the coming weeks

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

Anam Cara: Monthly Parent Bereavement meeting on Tuesday, 13th June – 7.15pm. – Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee.

World Youth Day 2023: Three places remaining for the Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to be held in Liston, Portugal. Fly from Dublin, 31st July – return 8th August. Must be over 18. Cost - €1,400. Please contact Tomás – (086)3683778 or tomaskenny@dioceseofkerry.ie.

BALLYDUFF HORSE FAIR

The annual Horse Fair will take place in Ballyduff on this Sunday June 11th with traffic diversions in place. Also included in the events will be A Family Day, Poultry Sale and Stalls. Everybody welcome

CLOTHES COLLECTION

On Thursday next 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.

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.

A THOUGHT

Life is good when you are happy, but life is often better when other people are happy because of you.

MOYVANE

Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com

MARIAN HALL BINGO & BLOTTO

Thursday, May 25 results; 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. Results for Thursday, June 01. Numbers drawn: 1, 8, 13, 19. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dips: €100: Mike Hussey & Rurai Walsh, Ballyduff. €50: Chloe & Nuala, Abbeyfeale. €20 each: Chloe & Nuala, Abbeyfeale. Joe O’Brien, San Francisco. Yvonne O’Connor, Old Forge, Glin Road, Moyvane. Eileen Windle, Glin. Joan Fitzgibbon, c/o Marie Wrenn, Athea. Free Tickets: Michael Lynch, Taxi. Seanie Kennelly, Moyvane. Fionn Casey, Causeway. Diarmuid Fitzmaurice, Moyvane. Nuala Ahern, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. This Thursday night’s Jackpot (June 08) 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

Congratulations to Eamon Lally, Bally Road, Moyvane. who won €295 in last Thursday night’s draw. Make a note of the date for the next draw, Thursday, June 15 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.

100 YEARS AND COUNTING

Heartiest congratulations to Maureen Sweeney, nee Flavin of Knockanure and Mayo. May she have many more years of good health. The story of Maureen is an incredible story and well worth recalling. This piece is from irishamerica.com. On June 3, 1944 Maureen Flavin turned 21, on the same day she also changed the course of history with the meteorological information she recorded while working as a post office assistant. During World War II, Maureen, who hails from Knockanure, County Kerry was working overnight in Blacksod, County Mayo, when she completed one of her daily tasks at 1:00am, examining the air pressure and barometer readings and reporting them to the meteorological office in Dublin. The readings indicated that a major Atlantic storm was coming to this remote part of Ireland and would blow right across Western Europe. What Maureen didn’t know was that this information, from the most westerly station in Europe, was being sent to the Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force, in England, and would land on the desk of United States Four Star General Dwight D. Eisenhower who was then Supreme Commander of the combined allied forces.Late in the morning of June 3, a phone call came to the post office in Blacksod and when Maureen answered, a lady with a distinct English accent spoke to Maureen and requested her to “Please Check. Please Repeat!” the Met report. Maureen then called Edward “Ted” Sweeney (her future husband) who checked her readings and confirmed: “Yes’ the barometer is dropping rapidly and a storm is coming.” This affirmation convinced the meteorologists in General Eisenhower’s office that it was wise to postpone Operation Overlord or what later became known as D-Day for 24 hours, and that the allies should stand down all associated activities until the weather cleared, and this break in the weather, which Maureen also reported, allowed the invasion to go ahead on June 6. The Sweeney family, Ted, his mother Margaret and sister Frances, together with Maureen, had been reporting on the hour, twenty-four hours a day, to the Meteorological Service in Dublin for the length of World War II. This hourly reporting continued until an automatic meteorological station was brought into operation in Belmullet in 1956. Only then, in 1956, did the now husband and wife couple, Ted and Maureen, learn about the history-changing events that their met reports had contributed to in 1944. When John J. Kelly, who led the design and production of the Navy’s modern landing craft, which has been used in military and humanitarian roles worldwide, heard about Maureen Sweeney, he decided that this story had to be told. John requested Eoin O’Hagan, his friend, based in Clare, to research Maureen Sweeney and her story. Eoin interviewed Vincent Sweeney (Maureen’s son) who told the story in-depth, as well as providing photographs as evidence. Kelly then approached the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA, of which he was a director, and presented the recording and photographs to them, while requesting official recognition of Maureen and the Sweeney family by the museum.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MOYVANE:

Thursday, June 08 10.00am Anniversary Mass for Maura O’Connor, Aughrim.

Saturday, June 10 Corpus Christi 7.30pm First Anniversary Mass for Gerald Kennelly.

Sunday, June 11 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Jim Groarke & deceased members of the Groarke & McKenna families.

KNOCKANURE:

Friday, June 09 10.00am Private Intention. 7.30pm Mass for Noreen Sheehy, Glenalappa, recently deceased.

Sunday, June 11 9.30am Anniversary Mass for Denis & Nancy Flaherty, Lissaniskea.

Dromclough NS retained the title of Best Overall School in the Boys Category at the Listowel Primary Schools Sports on a balmy evening last Wednesday at Listowel Emmets Football Field

BALLYBUNION

CEMETERY MASSES

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

HORSE RACING ON THE BEACH

Southern pony racing have confirmed a date for the Ballybunion Horse and Pony racing. Sunday 18th June first race is 1pm, Racing will take place in Ballyeigh, Ballybunion Eircode V31 Y993. Your cooperation with stewards is greatly appreciated.

TIDY TOWNS

Thanks to everyone who helped out last Thursday and a big thank you to our Ukrainian community for all their help. Our town is all the better because of you. We will meet every Thursday evening at 6.45pm at Supervalu. All are welcome

CONDOLENCES

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Margaret (Peggy) Jones (née Lovett) of Doon Road and formally Lixnaw and also to the family of Helen Falvey Sandhill Park and formally Ahafona. May they both Rest In Peace.

KERRY SURF LIFE SAVING

Kerry surf lifesaving is returning to Ballybunion Beach this Thursday June 8th at 6pm, (NO Pre BOOKING REQUIRED). While swimming forms the basis for many Lifesaving sport events, these are not your run-of-the-mill swimming races. Our events and skills also include soft sand running, beach flags, rescue board races, manikin towing, fin swimming and even rope throwing!

Who can join: Anyone aged 10+, Able to swim 100mts in open water. Where: Mens beach Ballybunion every Thursday 6-8pm. Cost: This will be discussed at training. Our instructors are all Garda vetted and WSI members.

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 this Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Taking bookings for Birthday Parties, Clubs and group bookings. 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 have begun. 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 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.

Our summer camp dates are as follows Mon 10th & Tues 11th July from 11.30am-2pm and Tues 8th & Wed 9th Aug from 11.30am-2pm 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Captain Paul Morkan with family and friends at his Captains Prize night at Ballybunion Golf Club.

Photo by Francis Bennett

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion Golf Club. The competition was generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. In the photos are (left middle) Deirdre Dillane (prizewinner) and (right middle) Eithne O’Halloran (prizewinner). Pictured with Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s)

TARBERT

TARBERT NEWS

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

DEATHS

The death took place of Margaret Carmody, nee O’Reilly of Sloatsburg and Tuxedo, New York and formerly of Drumbad, Gortletteragh, County Leitrim. Requiem Mass for Margaret, who died on 24 May in New York, aged 83 years took place in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Thursday 1 June. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Michael Hussey assisted by Fr Philip O’Connell. At the beginning of Mass Fr. Hussey thanked Andy Carmody, husband of the deceased for his gift of vestments to Tarbert parish. Her brother Cathal spoke of his sister growing up in rural County Leitrim emigrating to New York in 1967, working in the hospitality trade meeting Andy Carmody also working in the bar business. They were married in 1972 and in later years they opened their own bar business. Margaret always had a welcome for everybody and looked out for them. Margaret had a great love of animals, particularly greyhounds and horses. ‘Reilly’s Joy’ a prize greyhound of hers won five or six races stateside while her other favourite ‘Drumbad’ won the Kingdom Cup at the Kingdom Race Track in Tralee. Her racehorse ‘Seapoint’ won against the odds in New York. In recent years health issues caused her to have ongoing medical care. Her chief carer was her husband Andy and after 51 years of married life together, the end came for Margaret. Cantor Declan Downey led St Mary’s Choir in hymns in Latin, Irish and English including ‘Our Lady of Knock’. As her heavy mahogany casket was processing down the aisle, John Dowling sang ‘Lovely Leitrim’ and interment took place beside the Resurrection Monument in St. Mary’s New Cemetery. The funeral arrangements were very professionally handled by Tomás Coolahan, Funeral Director. Sympathy of the community is extended to her husband Andy, her sister Nancy in New York, her brother Cathal in Castleknock, Dublin, the extended Carmody family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Her husband Andy returned to New York on 7 June.

The death also took place of Michael Carmody, Trieneragh, Duagh who died tragically following an accident on Monday 29 May. Requiem Mass for Michael took place in St Brigid’s Church, Duagh followed by burial in St Michael’s Cemetery, Listowel.

Sympathy to his wife Margaret, formerly O’Carroll from Puleen, Tarbert, sons Colm and Aengus and the O’Carroll family, Puleen

TARBERT STREETSCAPE

There was good news for Tarbert during the past week. Up to 60 residents received Letters of Offer with grant approvals for painting of buildings / shop fronts under the Streetscape Enhancement Scheme as administered by Kerry County Council. Under the scheme works have to be completed by 31 August 2023. This should enhance our participation in the National Tidy Towns Competition as well as providing work for painting contractors especially during this very favourable weather.

TALENTED PUPILS

Comhghairdeas to the talented pupils of Scoil Naomh Erc, Ballyheigue and their Class Teacher, Catriona O’Hanlon, Dooncaha, Tarbert on the launch of their book ‘Our Favourite Things’. The book was written and illustrated by Senior Infants and First Class pupils. The Fallon publishing company have decided to recommend the book to schools for the next school year.

POST OFFICE

Commission Free foreign exchange, currency cards and travel insurance are now available from an Post. Youn can call in to the Post Office in Tarbert and the staff will put you in touch with an Post Travel Insurance Team to give you the best quote. A huge range of beach essentials are also available for children.

TDA

AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Tarbert Development Association CLG will be held in Tarbert Community Centre on Tuesday 20 June. The Development Association welcomes new members of the community to attend the AGM and have a say in the running of their community.

GAA

Well done to the Kerry Minor Football team who defeated a very fancied Cork team to win the Munster MFC Final. Local star David Mulvihill, Tarbert played well at right full back. Kerry now face Kildare in the All Ireland quarter final. Go mbeidh an tádh leo as seo amach.

TIDY TOWNS

Judging in the National Tidy Towns Competition is already underway. Some flower and shrub planting has been done around the village. You can play your part in the fight against litter by being litter conscious. As the old Chinese proverb says ‘if everybody cleans outside his or her own door we will all have a clean street’.

BUIOCHAS

Kitty Griffin, St Patrick’s Terrace would like through the medium of these Notes to thank everybody from near and far who travelled to her son Gerard’s funeral in Bishopstown, Cork in April 2022. Mass will be offered for their intentions and as a mark of appreciation.

LIXNAW

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH

Monday 5th June, Mass at 7.30pm for Sheila & Tom McAuliffe, Dysert. Friday 9th June, Mass at 7.30pm for Kathleen Galvin, Ballinclogher. Saturday 10th June, Mass at 7.30pm for Ann & Maurice (Mossie) O’Connell, Gurtadrislig; Rose McElligott, Ballinvoher.

IRREMORE CHURCH: Sunday 11th June, Mass at 11.00am.

RATHEA CHURCH: Sunday 11th June, Mass at 9.30am for Chris & Timmy Dillon, Gortaclahane.

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

OBITUARY

The death recently occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Jones (née Lovett), Doon Road, Ballybunion and formerly of Ballyhennessy, Lixnaw. Sympathy to her daughter Ann Marie, Mary, Tom, John and all the extended Jones family. May she rest in peace.

NKWTAG MEETING

An important NKWTAG meeting of the community will be held next Thursday, 8th June at 8.30pm in Dromclough National School Hall. Your attendance is vitally necessary as major decisions need to be made.

CCE LEAC SNÁMHA

Thanks to all our members, families, friends, and volunteers who helped make our 62nd Féile Cheoil another memorable one last weekend. From the step dancing feis, the open rambling house and the ever popular music, singing and comhrá competitions, all was so well managed and enjoyable. This reiterates the fact that our proud traditions of music, song and dance are being preserved and passed on thanks to all our Comhaltas branches and the work that is being done.

We wish the very best to our neighbours and friends in Ballybunion CCÉ as they host the county fleadh over next weekend

10th/11th June for dancing competitions and 17th/18th June for all the music competitions. Best of luck to all our own branch competitors in the fleadh and thanks to all our teachers for all the work and preparation.

We are running a Traditional Arts Summer Camp at the Ceolann from 3rd – 7th July from 10am to 12noon which consists of music, step-dancing, singing and sean-nós dancing. Limited places left on this Summer Camp. For further information contact Emma on 087-7219373 or email lixnawccesummercamps@gmail.com. For all your up to date Comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé facebook page and tweet@kerycomhaltas. Slán tamall.

LIXNAW GAA CLUB

SPLIT THE BUCKET DRAW:

Congratulations to Andrew Fealy, on winning €106 in the Split the Bucket Draw. Next week’s draw will take place in Stack’s Londis Shop. Thanks for your continued support.

GAA CLUB LOTTO:

Date: 29/05/23, Jackpot €10,750. Numbers drawn were: 4, 8, 24, 31. No jackpot winner. €20 winners: Margaret Cahill, Kilshinane, Listowel (online); Adrian O’Brien, Ahabeg; D. J. Kelly Finuge. Next week’s Jackpot will be €10,800.

ST SENAN’S GAA CLUB LOTTO DRAW:

Date 29/05/23, Jackpot €9,500. Numbers drawn were 20, 23, 28, 31.  No jackpot winner. €30 winners: Eamon c/o Phil Ryan; The Fast Football Gang. €20 winners: Richard Fitzmaurice; Nora Finucane, Listowel; Paud Twomey, The Waterfall. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Next week’s draw will take place at the Clubhouse Mountcoal, and Jackpot will be €9,600.  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.

Enjoying the Listowel June Racing Festival in beautiful sunshine last weekend. Photos by John Kelliher

Jimmy Deenihan leading the Literary and Architectural Walk of Listowel last Friday during Writers’ Week

Enjoying the Asdee Fun Day on Sunday at the Asdee Sports Field.

Pictured: Brian, Emily and Kieran Horgan O Halloran

Marie and Mike Burke from Ballyduff enjoying the beautiful weather at Fenit on Friday. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Listowel Celtic crowned U13 Cup Final Champions last weekend

Mountcoal Man Colin Browne of CTB Engineering Worldwide presenting a set of Kit bags to St Senan’s GAA at the Clubhouse in Mountcoal on Sunday last

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion Golf Club. The competition was generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. In the photo are Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain), Tess Noonan (prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s) Patrick Brosnan (L) and Jonathan Kelleher (R) danced with their teacher Jimmy Hickey (centre) at Writers Week last Saturday morning. Patrick and Jonathan are both past pupils of Dromclough NS

Writer Eleanor O’Kelly-Lynch launched her book The Girl with Special Knees in Listowel Library on Thursday 1st June as part of the Listowel Wrtiers’ Week programme. Pictured with Maria Doyle, Librarian, Listowel Library

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion GC. The competition was generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. In the photo are Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain), Mary Kelly ( prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s)

LISTOWEL CELTIC

Draw 05/06/23 - Numbers Drawn 4-26-28-31

Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners

€40 Jack Walsh c/o Sean Moriarty

€20 Maurice Galvin, Mountcoal

€20 Jerry Foran, Irremore

€20 Peter Egan, Dublin

€20 Ann Woods, Knockanure

Next Draw 13/06/23 at Kevins - Jackpot €6,750

BEALE GAA

Beale seniors top the table and promotion is in our sights, as we recorded an important win over neighbours, Ballyduff, on Sunday in the County League, Division 4. Both teams meant business and little separated them on the field of play and the scoreboard for most of the game, as the teams were level six times. A win here would put us top of the table, while our opponents were hoping to avoid slipping down the table.

We added to our winning streak, on a score line of 1-14 to 0-13. Ballyduff hit the ground running and provided the early dominance on the scoreboard. We found it hard to settle and they were four points to the good before we struck our first point in the fifteenth minute. We levelled within the next five minutes. The teams exchanged points and we went in at the short whistle just one point adrift, 0-7 to 0-8.

We levelled again from the throw-in, and it was tit for tat as the teams exchanged further points. We had the edge by two points after twenty minutes when we raised the green flag to put us in driving seat. Victory was ours with four points to spare at the final whistle.

Beale team lined out as: Joe Downey, Joe Finch, Shane Joy, Podge Holly, Daithí Toomey, Fionnán Toomey (capt), Conor Toomey, Neilus Mulvihill, Phillie Blake, Robert Stack, Eric Daly, Barry O’Neill, Shane O’Connor, Ian Mannix and Darragh Buckley. Substitutes: Jack O’Sullivan for Shane Joy, Diarmuid O’Mahony for Podge Holly, Jack Mallon for Shane O’Connor, Tommy O’Neill, Rory Mulvihill, Andrew O’Connor, Darragh Hanrahan, Conor Breen, Niall Downey, Colm Carolan, Darragh Kissane, Aaron Kelly and Ronan Cross.

With twelve points on the board, we have it all to play for. As only two points separate the top five teams, a very exciting finale is in store in the three remaining games of the league. Our next game is on Saturday in Páirc de Staic against Cordal, who are just three points behind us. Throw in for this game is at 7 o’clock.

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 Golf Club on Monday night. Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 29 and 30. The Lotto jackpot was not won and there were two Match-3 winners, Peg Rohan and Jed Moynihan, who each won €50. The winner of 5 Free tickets was Eamonn Clancy. This week’s Lotto jackpot is €3,550. Draw takes place in The Railway Bar on 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.

The sun shone brightly on our Annual Beale GAA Golf Classic on June Bank Holiday Monday. A fantastic day’s golf was enjoyed by all on the Cashen Course.

Congratulations to winning team who were kindly sponsored by Stephen Linnane, Liosdoire Computers Ltd. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all participants, sponsors and Ballybunion Golf Club for hosting our classic.

It was all action at Páirc de Staic last Saturday morn. Our young stars of the future practised their skills in the glorious sunshine. Children aged from under-5 to under-9 were put through their paces by their training teams.

We also welcomed visiting cyclists on a charity run from New Castle West. The Better Life Cycle Tour were on a fundraiser cycle through North Kerry and West Limerick for St Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville. We are delighted to provide our facilities for their worthy cause.

BALLYBUNION GOLF CLUB

Men’s Competition:

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

1st     Patrick Snr Carmody (36)    60 nett

2nd   Philip Byrne (12)               66 nett (B9 31)

3rd   Michael D Farrell (21)   66 nett

Gross: Edmond Healy           73

4th

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! Entry tickets are now available at McCarthy’s Bar Finuge and Foleys Gala Express Shop Lixnaw - watch out as add more venues!!

SENIOR: Not the start the team wished for as the Cup phase commenced last Sunday when the team travelled away to Scartaglen. A close affair in the first half saw our lads lead by the minimum at halftime. Scart imposed themselves on the game from the start of the second half and an early goal saw them open a gap and push on from there to the end. Final score Finuge 0-06, Scartaglen 1-14. Next up is a home game with Waterville this Sunday at 2pm.

MINORS: Next up will be a game against Beale following the exam break the first four weeks in June.

10th June 2023 – Tom Corridan Senior Scratch Cup – Old Course

11th June 2023 – Men’s Medal Competition Sponsored by Gearoid & Brian Whelan – Cashen Course

Ladies Tuesday 18 Hole Stableford Competition– Cashen – Tue 30th May

1st Marianne Relihan H cap 48 36 pts (Bk 9-17)

2nd Susan Walsh H cap 58

9 hole Single Results 1st Judy McMahon H cap 21 21pts

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Ardfert Quarries – Cashen Course –Sunday 4th June 2023

U15: Training has been the doctor’s orders for the team over the past couple of weeks!

U13: Following on from their draw with Fossa two Sundays ago, the team have drawn Beaufort in the county league semifinal. This game will be played at home in O’Sullivan Park this Sunday at 6pm - best of luck to the team!

U11: Last Thursday the team played Skellig Rangers and put in another strong performance - well done to the team and management! Next up is an away game with Tarbert this Thursday - good luck to everyone.

U9: Training continues for the team on Mondays. Next game will be Beale at home next Tuesday the 13th of June.

U7: The game against Beale has been rescheduled - wishing the best of luck to all the boys and girls lining out, have great fun!

(13) 35 Pts

1st

Seniors: Noirin Lynch (31) 35 Pts

9 Hole Competition

1st Hannah Carmody (22) 19 Pts

Fixtures:

Sunday 11th June 2023 - Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Sponsored by Adams Garage – Old Course

Tuesday 13th June 2023 – Ladies Dromoland Exchange Day

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

1st Michael O’Connor (34) 34+5   39pts.

2nd Leo Allman (20) 34+2                36pts.

3rd Noel Morkan (22) 30+5    35pts.

Gross. Michael K Barrett                  23pts.

4th Joe Wallace (34) 32+2          34pts.

5th Nicholas Hayes (20) 35-2    33pts. B5-14.

6th Tim Hickey (11) 28+5          33pts. B5-8.

7th Pat McLaughlin (19)   31pts. B5-13. B3-8.

8th Eric Kettler (17) 32-1           31pts. B5-13. B3-6.

9th Pat Costello (20)                        31pts. B5-11.

10th Jimmy Wolfe (23) 19+11         30pts. B5-8.

V. Michael Jones (20) 2-4     28pts. B5-13.

S.V. Milie Costello (22) 27+1           28pts. B5-9.

S.S.V. Finbarr O’Keeffe (27) 31-4        27pts. B5-12.

Fixtures: Thursday 8th June 2023 – Senior Mens Competition – Cashen Course

Senior Ladies 9 Hole Competition – Friday 2nd June 2023 – Cashen Course

1st Muireann O’Sullivan (22) 22pts

2nd Marian Flannery (15) 20pts

3rd Susan Gilmore-Kettler (5) 19pts

Fixtures: Friday 9th June 2023 - Senior Ladies Competition – Cashen Course

FINUGE GAA

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

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.

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.

KERRY MINORS: Congratulations to the Kerry Minor footballers who defeated Cork last week to land the Munster title. It was great to see so many players from North Kerry on the team, especially with the captain from our neighbouring club Ballyduff lifting the cup - well done Evan!

EXAM TIME: With the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams commencing this week, we wish everyone taking exams the very best of luck. Exam time comes and goes, and plenty football will be waiting for everyone on the other side!

DUAGH GAA

No winner of tonights jackpot of €13,300

Numbers drawn 7, 9, 11, 28

€50 J+L Kelly c/o Cathal Dennehy

€30 Kevin Flynn Online

€20 Kay O Sullivan

€20 Jack Stack & Mike Grady, OBriens

€20 Cathal and Judet Duagh

€20 Sellers Prize Tom McMahon

Match 3’s: Tony Maher, RMC Ecobuild Abbeyfeale, Tom McCarthy

Sheila O Connell, Niamh Kelly, Tim Dillane, Cillian McMahon, Timmy Doyle Jack Stack & Mike Grady

Next weeks jackpot €13,400 with draw on Monday night 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, Watsons, Sheehy Insulation, O Connors Hardware, Jim Goulds, McGuires Pharmacy and online at www.klubfunder.com

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

Our Weekly Lotto draw Saturday 3rd June 2023@ GAA Grounds

Jackpot €4,550 - Numbers Drawn: 2- 12- 15- 17

No Winner - Lucky Dips:

€20: Paddy Carmody, Online

€20: Michelle Dore, Moyvane

€20: Sheila Hanrahan, Ahanagran

€20: Donal Foley, Ballybunion

3 x Free tickets: Rachel Hanrahan, Rusheen

Our next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday 10th June with a Jackpot of €4,600

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

Credit Union Senior Football Div 5

Ballylongford 2.08 v Glenflesk B 3.15

Venue: O’Rahilly Park Ballylongford Friday 2nd June 7:45

Unlucky Lads - Tough game played in scorching temperatures

Well done to Bally/Asdee u11s who played some great stuff v Knocknagoshel in Asdee this evening. Thanks to Knocknagoshel for a sporting game.

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw results: The numbers drawn for Friday 2nd June 2023, were as follows, 6, 9, 23, 26. The Jackpot was €2,200 and there was no Jackpot winner

The following won 30 euro lucky dips:

Alan Costello - Online.

June Whelan- Online.

Sinead Kelliher - Listowel.

Kathleen Lynch - Coolkeragh.

The following won three free tickets:

Marie Lynch - Online.

Daithi Lyons - Ardfert.

Dan O’Donoghue- Bedford.

Next Jackpot will be €2,300 and it will take place at the clubhouse on Friday 9th June 2023.

Results:

County league Division 3 Round 8 Ballydonoghue were away to Skellig Rangers Sunday June 4th. The final score was Skellig Rangers 1-10 v Ballydonoghue 1-16.

Acorn life Under 21 County Championship.

North Kerry 1-12 Kenmare Shamrocks 0-7

Upcoming fixtures:

County League Division 3 Round 9 Ballydonoghue v Fossa in Coolard next Sunday @ 2pm

Fixture for Semi Final of U21 County Championship

Acorn Life Semi Final

Wednesday 21st June @ 7pm Venue Strand Road

North Kerry v Laune Rangers

CLOUNMACON GAA

Recent Lotto Results

25th May - No Winner of Jackpot 9600

Numbers drawn: 3-12-21-28

Lucky Dips:

50 Matty Dillon, Leith West, Tralee

30 Stephaine, c/o Writer’s Week

20 Liam Corridan, c/o Mike Corridan

20 Ella Casey, Ardfert

1st June - No Winner of Jackpot 9700

Numbers drawn: 4-13-14-17

Lucky Dips:

50 M. Moran

30 Sean McMahon, Athea

20 David Keane

20 Christy Hartnett, c/o Brosnan’s Bar

Thank You for supporting our lotto

ASDEE GAA

County League

Our senior footballers have excelled in their Credit Union Senior County League, Division 5 campaign to date finishing in the top 4 in phase 1 and have now qualified for the Cup series in the second Phase of Division 5. The team will have four games to play, Duagh, Moyvane, Finuge, & Lispole. Moyvane will be our first game on this Sunday June 11th at Con Brosnan Park, Moyvane.

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; Lar Breen, Gullane, Kathleen Carmody, Larha, John Paul Galvin, Tullahinell.

Munster Final

Congratulations to Oisin Healy who played an important part in the Kerry Minor footballers Munster Final victory over Cork at Austin Stack, Park, Tralee on Friday evening last. Kerry’s next opponents will be Kildare in the All-Ireland Quarter Final this weekend.

Night at the Dogs

Shannon Rangers GAA Club have organised a Night of the Dogs at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee on this Friday June 9th. Tickets cost E10 each with the winner of the combination receiving €500 and includes your entry on the night. It promises to be a most enjoyable evening with tickets available from local club officers involved, Asdee, Ballylongford, Ballydonoghue, Tarbert, Beale and Ballyduff.

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 v Asdee.

Acorn life Under 21 County Championship Final. North Kerry v Laune Rangers Venue and time to be confirmed Wednesday June 21st

KERRY PITCH & PUTT

Kerry’s interest in the 2023 National Mens Matchplay Championship came to an end at the Second Round stage of the competition on Sunday morning in St Bridgets in Kilcullen, Co Kildare.

Tralee trio Gavin Carroll, Jason O’Regan and Michael Conway had all made it through Saturday morning’s play along with Listowel’s Chris Gibney Jnr but they all fell at the same hurdle a day later. Gavin came the closest to making it to Round 3 being defeated at the second tie hole by Bruff’s Liam O’Donovan after he had started on Saturday with victory over another Bruff player in Martin Keohane by 2&1.

There was hardly anything to separate both Gavin and Liam throughout their encounter on Sunday but it came down to the 38th hole which the Bruff player won to advance to the Last 16. Jason O’Regan was defeated at the last hole 1up by Hillview’s Stephen O’Reilly as despite trailing for most of the match he was leading 1up with six holes to play before losing out at the last. Chris Gibney lost 2&1 to last year’s National Senior Strokeplay runner-up in Gary Healy from Loughlinstown, Dublin as Chris had defeated Bishopstown’s Cian O’Callaghan 4&3 in Round 1.

Michael Conway lost by 3&2 to Offaly’s William Buckley Jnr after having won an all Tralee encounter with Alan Hobbart on Saturday by 5&4. On Saturday afternoon there had been Round 1 defeats for the other three Kerry players. Deerpark’s John McGrath lost 2&1 to Kilkenny’s Kevin Knox while Tony Blake

from Tralee lost by 7&6 to last year’s runner-up John Cahill from Fermoy. Mark O’Regan was defeated 8&7 by Meath’s Padraig Mallon meanwhile as the focus over the next month will be on action inside the county.

The Bob Casey Memorial Inter-Club Strokeplay concludes in Newmarket on Tuesday evening June 13th next as the Tim Scannell Memorial Inter-Club Matchplay starts a week later on June 20th in Listowel. The County Adult Strokeplay Championships take place on Sunday June 18th in Listowel as well with the U16 event taking place in Deerpark on Saturday July 1st. Entry forms for the County Strokeplay events are now with the clubs.

Presentation of prizes at Ballybunion GC. The competition was generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. Catherine Moylan (Lady Cpt), Louise Lane (Overall prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s)

Presentation at Ballybunion GC. competition generously sponsored by Dr Maher’s Natural Bodycare Products. In the photo are Catherine Moylan (Lady Captain), Tina Curtin (prizewinner) and Mary Horgan (Sponsors Dr Maher’s)

Hardworking Shannon Rangers Commitee members Joe Langan, Alan Kennelly, Fergus Stack and Donal Enright busy preparing for the upcoming Shannon Rangers Fundraiser at the dogs this Friday night. Funds raised will go towards the preparation of the senior team for the upcoming County Championship and the committee are hopeful these efforts will prove fruitful and benefit the club into the future

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USEFUL SERVICES

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MEANING OF LIFE

“He was definitely the black sheep of the family, always in some trouble....oops!! l probably shouldn’t say that, it’s not very politically correct, is it? Soon we won’t be able to open our mouth at all with all this P.C. stuff.”

We had a good giggle at the idea of the black sheep becoming redundant.... but in truth my friend wasn’t far wrong. We certainly have to think twice these days, in case we unwittingly cause offence to someone.

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. J.M.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.L.

It set me thinking.

As a bible believing Christian l try (and often fail) to live according to God’s word as outlined in the bible. And this is often contrary to the standards of the world that surrounds us. For example in Isaiah 5:20-21 God says ...”woe to those who call evil good and good evil; Who put darkness for light and light for darkness;....”

Romans 1:25...”..... who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, Who is blessed forever. Amen.”

To quote from an article titled Politically Incorrect Jesus by Joe Battaglia “Jesus was inclusive when He welcomed ALL the weary and the burdened to come to Him and experience the love of His Father.” But He wasn’t willing to change God’s message just because some didn’t appreciate the truths He told. He didn’t sugar coat the Gospel.

Being a follower of Jesus l may not willingly attempt to hurt anyone with my words, since Ephesians 4:29 reminds me. “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouth but only such as is good for building up...”

Also Ephesians 4:1-3 tells me to “walk in a manner worthy of a follower of Christ and treat others with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing one another in love...”

Personally I think the world is a crazy place these days. And for that reason l love the sanity of God’s Word,which He has spoken to us “......that in Him we may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer, l (Jesus) have overcome the world. “ John 16:33

I’m so grateful that as a follower of Jesus l know ”our citizenship is in Heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who will, by the power that enables Him, bring everything under His control.” Philippians 3:20-21

As a follower of Jesus, the question l need to ask myself in any given situation is... am l choosing to be politically correct or biblically correct?

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