SCARTAGLEN
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglin GAA Club’s latest Lotto Draw took place in O’ Connor’s Bar on Sunday evening, October 8th. The Jackpot was €9,800 and was not won. Numbers drawn were 5, 11, 20, 23. Consolation prize-winners in the ‘Lucky Dip’ draw were as follows: €40.00 -- Ciara Tangney, Gortgloss €30.00 -- Denis Breen, Hazelwood Dr, Killarney Frank O’ Sullivan, c/o Kearney’s Bar, Castleisland €20.00 -- Eric Corcoran - c/o Pat O’ Sullivan, Denis Geaney -- c/o Pat O’ Sullivan, Siobhan Leader -- c/o Elaine Riordan Next draw in Lyon’s Bar, Sunday 29th October, Jackpot will be €10,000.
BASKETBALL BLITZ
The 48th Annual Christmas Basketball Blitz in Castleisland will be coming up over the festive season. Individuals or teams who wish to enter are reminded that the closing date is Monday next 30th October. To enter contact any of the following telephone numbers: (087) 6984941, (087) 6228257 or (086) 8553764 or call to Vincent Murphy’s Sports Shop.
COMMUNION ENROLMENT
Children from Scartaglen NS who will be receiving First Holy Communion in Scartaglen Church next May will be enrolled at the 10.30am mass in Scartaglen Church on Sunday next October 29th.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The 25th annual Patrick O Keeffe Traditional Music Festival will be held in Castleisland over this Bank Holiday weekend Friday October 27th -- Monday October 30th (both dates inclusive). This festival will be a huge attraction for all interested in music, song and dance.
So Castleisland is the place to be for traditional entertainment this weekend.
COURSING
The 58th annual Castleisland Coursing meeting takes place at Cahills Park , Tullig over this coming Bank Holiday weekend i.e. Saturday, Sunday and Monday (October 28th- 30th).
This is a very well run meeting and attracts top coursing dogs from all over the country. The feature event is The Thady, John and Dave Cahill Memorial Island Cup. The judge is Chris O Connor and the slipper is David Galvin, assisted by Ciaran Houlihan. So all is set for three great days of coursing at the Tullig venue.
GAA ANNUAL MEETING
Scartaglen GAA Club AGM took place on Sunday evening October 15th in the Clubhouse. Officers elected for 2017-2018 were as follows:
President-Jerome O’ Driscoll, Vice Presidents-James O’ Donoghue, Tom Culloty, John Reidy, Ellen O’Sullivan, Denis Riordan, Mike Murphy, Jack Galvin, Mike Cremin. Chairperson: Denny O’Sullivan Vice ChairpersonSecretary: Noreen Rahilly. Assistant-secretaryDineen. Treasurer: Bernard Cronin. Assistant Treasurer-pending. PRO: pending. Registrar: Timmy O’ Connor & Tadgh O’Connor. Lotto Co-ordinators: Denny O’ Sullivan & Martin Horgan. County Board Delegate: James O’ Donoghue. East Kerry Board Delegate: Mike Murphy St. Kieran’s Delegate-: John Walsh Alcohol & substance abuse Officer:Timmy O’ Connor. Coaching Officer: Pa Rahilly. Child welfare Officer: pending. Cultural Officer: Jerome O’ Driscoll. Insurance Officer: Martin Hewitt. Field Co-Ordinator: pending. Grounds Officer: Timmy Collins. Club Development Officer: pending. Coiste na n-Óg Chairperson: Seamus Riordan. Best wishes to Denny O’ Sullivan and all those Officers in the year ahead. A club senior players meeting will be held in Scartaglen clubhouse on Friday October 27th @8pm. events are available from tarbert. ie or at the post office.
WALKERS AND STROLLERS
Community Walkers and Strollers every Monday evening - meeting at 7.15pm at the Bridewell open to all. You can walk at your own pace in the company of friends and neighbours to Tarbert Island and back. Bring comfortable walking shoes, wrap up well and make sure you have a high visual jacket. Tea/Coffer in the Bridewell afterwards and all for just €2.
BINGO
Jackpot €1,1025 in 52 calls. Bingo in Tarbert Community Centre Wednesday nights at 8.30pm. All welcome.
TARBERT BRIDEWELL
Halloween Celebrations Puppet Show and treats at 6.30pm. Dress up and come along. Fright Night in the Jail. Do you dare to enter? Scream and Roar October 31, at 6:30pm to 8:30pm entry €3. Telephone 068 36500, no weapons.
WALK FOR HOLY SOULS
As we enter the traditional season of connecting with our departed loved ones and friends, all are invited to participate in a guided walk (led by Dr Declan Downey), to St Senan’s Well - one of the most ancient historic and spiritual sites in our parish - on Bank Holiday Monday, October 30. Registration and tea/ coffee in the Community Centre at 10.30am, followed by a walk of re-connection with our heritage and ancestors along the Steeple Road to the holy well in Tarmons. For safety reasons, the return will be by the Steeple Road to the Community Centre for refreshments. High visibility jackets or reflective armbands and good comfortable footwear are recommended. Registration fee: €20 for families, €10 for single adults, and €5 for students, senior citizens and unwaged. All will be donated to our Parish Church Fund.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Rathkeale Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Friday, October 27, at 8:30pm in the Community Arts Centre, New Line, Rathkeale. Topic: Aspects of the Cooperative Movement in Limerick. Speaker: Michael F. O’Sullivan. former Manager of Hospital Creamery. All are welcome. Admission Free.