CASTLEGREGORY
life as Pat Joe Keane came from the townland of Lenamore. Eileen and Pat Joe moved just five miles away to the neighbouring village of Tarbert where they began their married life together. The happy couple spent all their adult life in Tarbert and it was from there that they lived a happy and successful life in which their family was complete with the arrival of their daughter Maureen and son Pat. Eileen was a quiet and gentle lady who doted and prided herself on her family and she was also a very talented woman and an expert at Crochet Work which is a very rare talent now a days and dates back to ancient times. It is a delicate art of lace making and needle work of which she was gifted. A wonderful mother, wife and neighbour she was held in the highest esteem of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. As her own children became adults and they settled and had their own families the pride of becoming grandparents and indeed great-grandparents meant everything to them. Sadly a huge void has now been created amongst all whom knew this lovely woman but it is her family that will see the biggest void and it is to her beloved husband Pat Joe. daughter Maureen (Friel), son Pat, son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Patricia, brother Ned, sister Theresa, grandchildren Brian, Amanda, Elaine, Melissa and Patricia, their mother Ann, great-grandchildren James, Leah, Barry, Killian, Tadgh, Reiltin, Bobby, Saoirse, Malachy, Laoi and Donnacha, sister-inlaw, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours that our thoughts prayers and sympathies are with at this sad time. Eileen’s body reposed at St. Mary’s Funeral Home, Tarbert, on September 28th, from 6pm before being removal to St. Mary’s Church, Tarbert. Requiem Mass took place at 11am on September 29th followed by Interment at Lislaughtin Abbey, Ballylongford. Ar dheis dea go raibh a hAnamn dilis.
WIND FARM MEETING
NMWT@Ballylongford is delighted to note that, at a meeting on 6th November 2017, Kerry County Council refused planning permission for the Ballylongford Wind Farm. NMWT@Ballylongford wishes to sincerely thank all the 559 people who signed our submission and all others involved in supporting us, particularly Councillors Jimmy Moloney, Mike Kennelly, Aoife Thornton, Toiréasa Ferris and John Brassil TD.
O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB
Weekly Lotto Draw Friday 3rd November at The Horse & Hound Bar. Jackpot €3650. Numbers Drawn 7, 17, 25, 29. No Winner. Lucky Dips €20 Mike Kennelly Moyvane, Terry Sharkey Main Street, Kay & Eileen Dunlea Main Street. Three Free Tickets Thomas School Road. Bar Prize John Dee Rusheen. Thank you for your Support.
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 18th November Colm O’Donoghue. Sunday 19th November: Padraig O’Conocubhair. Eucharistic Ministers for November: Saturday Vigil 7pm: Martin Murphy, Anna Lavery, Kathleen Faley, Sunday 10.30am: Noreen Kennelly and Catherine Aherne. Church & Sanctuary: Mags O’Sullivan & Eilish O’Hanlon, Counters for November: Joan Barrett, Paddy Kennelly and Chris O’Donoghue. Altar Servers for November: Saturday 7.00pm: Maurice Flavin, Cathal & Fionn Byrne. Sunday 10.30am: Abbie Collins, Clodagh Heaphy and Sean O’ Connor. World Remembrance Day for Road Crash Victims: To mark this day Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Listowel on Sunday 19th November at 9am.
NIGHT VIGIL: An all night Vigil at Knock Shrine will take place on Thursday 7th December next. A Coach will leave The Square Listowel that evening at 4.30pm. Stopping off at the Church Abbeyfeale at 5pm, The Devon Inn Hotel at 5.10pm and the (Old Courtney Lodge) Newcastlewest at 5.20pm and then proceeding straight to Knock.
ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION
Ballylongford Enterprise Association will hold its AGM on Thursday November 30th at 8.30pm in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you on the night.
SHOEBOX APPEAL.
Transition Year Students of Meánscoil Nua an Leith-Triúigh were delighted with the response to this year’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal. 200 shoeboxes were collected in our parish. Thanks to everyone who helped!
GAA SOCIAL EVENT
Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Saturday 18th November. Tickets: €30 can be obtained from Tara Cronin, Liz Ferriter, Brendan Hoare, Noel Fitzgerald and Sean Spillane
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Natterjacks Thursday 23rd Nov @ 7pm. Meal is free if you provide a side dish or dessert. Neighbours Helping Neighbours and Natterjacks will provide the meat. RSVP at the Information Office or Natterjacks. All Welcome!
WILD GAME NIGHTS
Wild Game Nights at Natterjacks Fri 24th & Sat 25th Nov. 10% off for all Kerry gun club members. It’s a pre booking event only. Contact Natterjacks
CAKE DECORATING CLASS
For Children - Saturday, 25th Nov, 1:00-3:00 pm, Castlegregory Club Rooms, €15/Child. All you need to bring is an apron! Bernadette Bohan of Castlecakes will be hosting the event and will supply the chocolate biscuit cakes, board, box, icing for decorating and everything that is needed for this fun-filled children’s event.
INDOOR XMAS MARKET
Saturday 2nd Dec, 3:30-8:00 pm, Castlegregory Club Rooms. Join us to ring in the Christmas holidays with our annual Christmas Market. The Christmas Market will host those special gifts you are seeking this season. Browse the artistry and craftwork of our local authors, artists & photographers to include books, calendars, crafts, art, photos, knitware, scarves, clothing. Christmas cakes, puddings, crepes, pies will all be waiting for you to enjoy your Christmas holidays. See you there. Merry Christmas! Shop local, shop special! Artists: If you are interested in participating, please ring the Castlegregory Information Centre @ 7139422 or Bernadette Bohan @ 087 298 4717 to sign up. €10/Table.
SANTA’S MARKET/CRAFT FAIR
Friday 8th Dec, Castlegregory Spar Car Park. Castlegregory is considering hosting an outdoor Santa’s Market Craft Fair the day Santa is scheduled to come to town. If you are interested in participating, please ring the Castlegregory Information Centre @ 7139422 or Bernadette Bohan @ 087 298 4717.
CHIROPODIST
Chiropodist will be in the Small Hall 1pm on 28th November. For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired on 087 787 1845.
SOCCER CLUB NEWS
Pool: A huge thanks to everyone that came out on Sunday last to take part in our annual pool competition. A total of 36 players took part this year with the first games under way at 5:30pm. After a superb & sometimes tense evening of pool it was Frank Harty & Katherina (Kitty) Griffin that emerged victorious after a 2 nil win over Shane Kenny & Fionn Coakley.
GOLF CLUB NOTES
Men’s Club: Sunday 12th November, 2-Person Classic: 1st John McAuliffe (27) Pat O’Donnell 52pts., 2nd Pat Mulcahy (15) Noel Earlie (26) 46pts., 3rd Brian Tess (13) Tommy Cosgrove (15) 46 pts. Ladies Club: Friday 10th & Sunday 12th November, 18 Hole Stableford, 1st Merlyn O’Connor (20) 37pts., 2nd Marie McCarthy (17) 36pts. Wednesday Ladies: 8th November, 1st Kathleen Hennessy 18 pts, Seniors: Thursday 9th November, 9 Hole Stableford, 1st Tommy Cosgrove (15) 21 pts., 2nd Tony Lyons (20) 21 pts. Fixtures: Men’s Club: Sunday 19th November, Shotgun Start -- Sign in 8.30 am. Ladies Club: Friday 17th November, 18 Hole Stableford. 10 am Draw. Sunday 19th November, Shotgun Start -- Sign in 8.30 am. Wednesday Ladies: 15th November, 9 Hole Stableford, Draw 10 am. Seniors: Thursday 16th November, 9 Hole Stableford, Draw 9:45 am. Christmas Hampers -- Mixed 9 Hole Re-Entry -- Kindly sponsored by Merlyn & Sean O’Connor. Best 3 combined cards. Entry €5, Re-Entry €2. The Management AGM is on Friday, December 8th at 7.30 pm. Nominations and Motions must be lodged with the Honorary Secretary 14 days in advance of this meeting.
WHIST
Results on 9th November: Ladies: 1st Joan Cantillon; 2nd Maureen Dowling Interval: Mary Teahan, Mary Farrell Gents: 1st Catherine Lyons; 2nd Jackie Goodwin Interval: Mary McKenna, John McEnery Mystery: Joe O’Sullivan, Mike Dowling, Edward Hennessy, Sheila O’Connor