The Kerryman (North Kerry)

ABBEYFEALE

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DANCE IN RATHKEALE

A fundraisin­g dance for WL102fm will be held in Rathkeale House Hotel on Wednesday night, January 4 with music by Peter Burke. There will be a special guest appearance by singer Willie Relihan. Doors open 8.30pm.

ST. ITA’S NIGHT

The annual celebratio­n in honour of St. Ita culminates with dinner and dancing to Eddie Lee in Raheenagh Hall on Sunday, January 15. Meal served 8pm. Tickets must be booked in advance from Mary Anglam 086 1649099. A great night guaranteed.

CONNIE HARNETT SWIM

They are a hardy bunch around Abbeyfeale when you see the crowd who turned out in such numbers for the third annual Connie Harnett Memorial Swim in Ballybunio­n on New Year’s Day. This is a fundraiser organised by Connie’s wife and family in honour of the popular cattle dealer from Abbeyfeale who died in 2014. Funds raised are going to Crumlin Children’s Hospital and to the Hope Foundation.

ST. ITA’S WRENBOYS

The Wrenboys would like to say a sincere thank you to all who welcomed them into their homes over Christmas. Funds raised go to local man Fr. Tim Galvin who has just returned to his parish in war torn South Sudan. A big thank you from the Wrenboys to Mossie Dee and Paddy Heffernan who retired this year and welcome to the new musicians who joined.

GLÓRACH NOTES

It’s full steam ahead we get ready for our staging of the John B Keane play The Highest House on the Mountain. This classic play will be opening at the Glórach Theatre on Thursday, January 12 with further shows on the 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22. Looking forward to seeing ye there.

AFTER SCHOOL SERVICE

From January, after-school care is available to pupils of Dromtrasna N.S. in the school hall every full school day. Enquiries to Deirdre 085 7252419.

BENNY’S RAMBLING HOUSE

BENNY THADE’S RAMBLING HOUSE Takes place at Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse on the third Thursday of each month, the first one of the New Year will be held on Thursday, January 19.

LIMERICK TOASTMASTE­RS

Toastmaste­rs will continue on the first and third Wednesday every month until May 2017. Next meeting Wednesday, January 18 at the Desmond Complex, Newcastle West from 8-10pm. Further informatio­n 087 7972855.

Toastmaste­rs provide you with the tools to become a confident speaker in a safe caring environmen­t where everyone is on the same path. Great for anyone who finds it hard to stand up in public and get their opinion across.

SINGING CLUB

West Limerick singing club monthly singing session take place on the first Friday of every month in the Ramble Inn Bar, Abbeyfeale. Next Friday, January 6 will start the 2017 season.

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