COUNTYWIDE
ABBEYDORNEY
LOTTO
Abbeydorney Hall Community Project Members Lotto. Results 6th June 2016, Numbers Drawn; 2,4,20,28. Jackpot E5,500 - No Winner. Consolation Prizes; E25 Grace & Niamh McGuckin, Dublin; E 25 Denis Foley, Tochar Ban E 25 Christy Griffin, Baltovin. Mini Jackpot: Grace & Niamh McGuckin, Dublin; Bridie Byrne, Abbeydorney & Nichola Baker, Ballymacaquim.* Next Jackpot €5,600.=C2 Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Thank you for your continued support.* Community games
Well done to the local community games team who won gold on Sunday last. NK SEMI FINAL
North Kerry senior hurling championship Semi Final: Abbeydorney were defeated by Kilmoyley in extra time in NKSC last week 1-20 to 0-20.
ANNASCAUL
CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to our very own Jamie Finn (Annascaul) who was selected as one of the escorts for the Rose of Tralee 2016. Jamie is currently studying in Limerick university and knowing him he will do Annascaul proud. Keep an eye out on the T.V. for Jamie. A VOICE FOR HANNAH
A FAMILY in Annascaul is undertaking a major fund-raising initiative to raise money to help their little daughter Hannah to be able to communicate with her family.
Hannah Falvey is a 2-years old girl with a very rare condition called Rett Syndrome, a complex genetic disorder that affects mainly girls which makes her unable to communicate with anybody.
Some of the syndrome’s most common features are non-verbal communication, scoliosis, epilepsy, motor function difficulties, stereotypical hand movement as well as difficulties with swallowing and chewing.
Hannah lives with her family in Annascaul her parents Nancy and Brendan and her sister Lily. With the help of an eye-gaze computer called Tobii she will be able to communicate with her family.
The Falveys have undertaken the task of raising funds to be able to buy this specialised technology with an expensive price tag of €12,000.
Tobii produces touch-based and eye-controlled computers that help individuals with motor and speech impairments lead richer and more independent lives.
Hannah has been tested for the technology and has been declared to be a perfect candidate for this new technology and has been assured that her quality of life will greatly improve because of it.
As Hannah will never be able to talk or use her hands for sign language, this type of communication will be her future language. In order to master the eye gazing skill, it is necessary to start from a young age, and so it is vital to her development.
The only limitations on the Falvey family now of course are financial. And this is why they have set up ‘A Voice for Hannah’ appeal in the Go Fund Me page.
The fundraising initiative revolves around a 70km walk that will be undertaken by two good friends of the family on Friday 12th August 2016 from Castlemaine to Brandon Point.
They will walk the length of the Slieve Mish mountains running along the middle of the Dingle Peninsula and will climb all the mountains along the way, including Mount Brandon.
Both Nancy and Brendan are so proud of their brave and kind friends to take on this challenge so that Hannah will have a chance to find her voice in this world.
To make a donation to ‘A Voice for Hannah’, and to read more about Hannah’s story, visit https:// www.gofundme.com/27fn964 WHIST RESULTS
Ladies: 1st John McEnery, 2nd Dora Moriarty, 1st Interval: Betty Johnson & Bridie Lyne 2nd Interval :Eileen Galvin. Gents: 1st Mickey Murphy, 2nd Michael Rohan, 1st Interval: Breda Baker, 2nd Sandra Hoffman. Mystery: Anne Moss & Thomas Maunsell: Raffle: 1st Mickey Murphy, 2nd Martin Courtney, 3rd Seamus O’Donnell, 4th Joan Sayers. Recent Renovations Delighted to see the refurbishment of Ashes shop, Annascaul. Renowned for it’s famous Annascaul Black Pudding. it is now even better suited to accommodate cyclists & walkers to stop of for refreshments & hot food. ALLOTMENTS AVAILABLE
Allotments are available for rent . They are situated at lougher on a very natural site . There are also raised beds available in a poly tunnel on site to complement the outdoor allotments. These are ready to plant plots both outdoor and indoor . For more info phone Gene on 0872270547 . ANNASCAUL ICA
ICA Summer rambles will begin on Thursday, 16th June with a stroll to Annascaul Lake, meeting at the Community Centre at 7.30pm. The following Thursday, 23 June, we will meet at the Skellig hotel in Dingle for a walk to Dingle lighthouse. There will be a First Aid Awareness course covering CPR as well as general first aid on Saturday 25th June at 10am in Annascaul Community Center. Details to follow, or phone 086 2663186.The next Bingo night will be on 26th June at 7.30pm sharp. ICA Annascaul is celebrating their 25 years this September. We do various activities and if your 16 years and plus are welcome. Ph. 086-2663186/0877535486 Elizabeth. ART LESSONS
Art lessons are being held in Annascaul. Community Centre every Friday 6.30-7.30. For further information contact Abe Boland Ph. 0872975588. ANNASCAUL ADVENTURES
We would like to welcome Aidan Gillespie who is employed by SKDP to help promote Annascaul in all aspects. Aidan is located in the Connor/Crean Centre. If you have any events or promotions you can contact Aidan on Ph. 086 8035464Birthday Wishes
Congratulations to Chloe Barret, Annascaul who celebrated her 18th Birthday last Saturday @ Hanafin’s bar. A fantastic night was had by all. TOM CREAN FESTIVAL
17th - 19th June 2016 FRIDAY 17th JUNE 2016 Welcome to the Festival 5pm Welcome gathering in the Jerome Connor Gallery upstairs in the South Pole Inn, displaying 29 portraits of the Endurance crew by Irish Artist Medbh Gillard. Introduced by Mike Shea our very own Irish explorer from Dingle. Cliff Wedgbury will be showcasing a couple of his new Antarctic ballads. FRIDAY 17th JUNE 2016Exclusive Talk by Michael Smith 7pmIn the Conor / Crean Centre Limited to Crew members and above. This talk is new and specially prepared for this years Tom Crean Festival. Make sure you sign up early.
.SATURDAY 18th JUNE 2016 TOM CREAN ENDURANCE WALK: 8am Buses leaving Annascaul at 7amAre you ready for the challenge. Following a 19 mile mountain walk through the hills of West Kerry, finishing at Tom Crean’s Pub the South Pole Inn. Annascaul Walking Club maintain a great spirit of enjoyment, fun and achievement. This is limited to 200 brave participants. Click on the image beside to sign up. Medallion are being presented this year by the Crean O’Brien family.
SATURDAY 18th JUNE 2016: TOM CREAN’S JOURNEY: AN IRISH DANCE EXPEDITION 7.30pm in the Conor / Crean Centre BRAND NEW SHOW IN THE CONNOR CREAN CENTRE Being Launched by Michael Healy-Rea, Martin Percival former Riverdance and Lord of the Dance lead dancer, has produced and stars in his very own Tom Crean tale. The Irish dance play is both heart warming and engaging, with fantastic dancers and guest starring Dingle’s own David Geaney. Great for both Tom Crean fans and Irish dancing fans alike.
SUNDAY 19th JUNE 2016: TOM CREAN TRAIL 1pm in the Tom Crean memorial garden A ramble through Tom’s footsteps, taking in his homestead, Minard Castle where he sign up for the Royal Navy and laying of flowers at his graveside. Support us and join in With exclusive rewards for supporters Tickets are also available in the South Pole Innwww.tomcreanfestival.com Live Music Live music with Muireann in Teac Seain’s this Saturday with their Country & Blues sing-a-long! CHILD CARE SERVICES
Gretta McCarthy offers a pre and after school child minding service in the sports hall. Please contact her on Ph. 0879810510 NOTES
If you would like anything included in the Annascaul Notes Contact Noel Spillane Ph. 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie.
ARDFERT
ARDFERT N.S.
Award of Science and Maths Excellence: This week Ardfert N.S. received the Plaque of STEM Excellence from the Science Foundation Ireland in recognition of the work that has taken place in all classes throughout the year in the areas of Science and Mathematics. A log of work was kept throughout the year and sent to the Science Foundation Ireland and we were delighted to be informed that we met the criteria to be awarded the plaque.
Primary Hurling Skills: Congratulations to Christopher Lawlor, Seán Brosnan and Fionnan Egan who came second in the primary Hurling Skills Finals in Austin Stacks last week.
WRITERS’ WEEK LISTOWEL: Congratulations to Anna Fitzgerald 6th class who won first prize in Listowel Writers’ Week competition =91Then and Now’ and to Avril Barrett who came third in the same competition. Well done to Casey Ryle and Gemma Lawlor 4th class who were highly commended in the Dan Keane Poetry Competition. Congratulations also to Heather Walsh 5th class who came second in the Writers’ Week Poetry competition for children as well as the Dan Keane poetry competition. Well done to all the children who took part. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Local branch of St. V de Paul church gate collection on this weekend 18/19th June. All donations very welcome. COMMUNITY GAMES
Congrats to all who participated in the Community Games County Athletics Competition in An Riocht at the weekend. For information please like our Facebook page or contact 0864070253 CILLARD CAMOGIE
Well done to all of the girls who participated in the Cillard Blitz this weekend. The Club hosted a blitz on Saturday with teams from Killarney, Tralee and Causeway participating.
Our U12 girls played two matches in the County League and won V Tralee Parnells and lost to a strong Causeway team. The Club would like to wish the U14 team the very best of luck in their upcoming Division 4 Feile Na Gael Competition next weekend in Waterford.
Also well done to Club Member Amy O Sullivan who came sixth in the Feile Skills Competition representing Kerry this weekend in Dublin. GRAVEYARD MASSES
Dates of Graveyard Masses: (1) Kilmoyley Old Graveyard Thursday 2 June at 8 pm; (2) Friday 8 July: Blessing of graves at 7 pm in Ardfert Church graveyard and at 7.30 pm in the Cathedral Graveyard followed by Mass at 8 pm in the Abbey (New) Cemetery. (3) Friday 22 July at 8 pm in Reilig Naomh Erc (Kilmoyley New Graveyard). Please take this opportunity to tidy up family graves and inform relatives. CAKE SALE
Sincere thanks to all who supported the recent cake sale in aid of the Irish Kidney Association/ Ring of Kerry Cycle. Annemarie Dowling & Caoimhe Marley who hosted the sale are very grateful for the support & would like to say a special thanks you to their families & bakers who helped them, especially Siobhan, Emer, Phil, Shunie & Josephine. CONGRATULATIONS
Congrats to Ciara McCarthy from Ardfert who plays football with Abbeydorney Ladies Club & was a member of the Kerry Ladies U14 team that defeated Galway last Sunday & now qualify for an All-Ireland final on July 2nd. CONGRATULATIONS also to the Kerry U17 hurlers who have reached an All-Ireland final stage this weekend. St. Brendan’s Hurling Club has four players on the panel: Shane O Mahony, Pádraig O Mahony, Diarmuid O Connor & Adrian Nolan. Best of luck to both teams. CONGRATULATIONS to Gerald O Mahony, Ballinprior who celebrated his 60th birthday last weekend & to Derek O Sullivan, Banna Road, who celebrated his 40th in style last Saturday night in Ballyroe Heights Hotel. COMMUNITY CENTRE
Little Voyagers Pre-school: We are very excited about our plans to extend our pre-school. Renovations will take place during July. Plans are available in the Community Centre office for viewing by anyone who wishes to see them.
SUNDAY MARKET: The Sunday Market continues Sundays from 10am to 1pm. Home-baking, fruit, vegetables and lots more will be available for sale. Stall holders can contact Angela Donnellan on 087/9731902.
COMMUNITY GAMES: Futsal training commences in the Hall on Thursday 5th May from 8pm to 9pm.
KICKBOXING: Kickboxing is finished for the summer.
STAGE SCHOOL: Joe Burkett’s stage school continues Wednesdays from 4pm to 7pm. BINGO: Bingo continues Mondays at 8pm. .The Jackpot stands at €180 if not previously won !
ASDEE
CEMETERY MASSES
The Annual Mass at Lisselton Cemetery is on Monday June 20th at 8pm and at Gale Cemetery on Thursday June 23rd also at 8pm. CHARITY WALK
Asdee Rovers are holding a Fun Day Fund Raising Walk in memory of Ann Healy and Jack O Sullivan on next Saturday June 18th.
The walk is for a very good cause and we want to make people aware to keep fit and active helping to have a fit and healthy heart.
The Walk will start at the clubhouse at 10 30am please bring 2 euros to help a great cause towards heart charity.
Ther will be light refreshments after the walk.
Also those who have ordered O Neills half zipps can collect them on the day.