MOUNTCOLLINS
SOCCER LOTTO
The numbers drawn at last weeks loltto draw were 1, 6, 13 and 16. There was no winner of the jackpot prize. The winners of the lucky dips were Derek Power, Kostal, Joe McAulliffe, Templeglantine, Yvonne Lyons, Rockchapel, Patrick Brosnan and LT Curtin, Three Counties Bar, Brosnan. The promoters prize was won by Evan Lacy. Next weeks jackpot will be €2,500
CARD GAME
The winners of first prize in last weeks card game were, Pat Fitzgerld, Eileen Finnegan and Jackie Hartnett. The runners up prize went to Marian Roche, Betty Curtin and Noel Murphy. The table prize was won by the team of Mary McCarthy, Mary Ann Collins and Den Lane. The winner of the door prize was Marian Roche with raffle prizes going to Nora Lyons, Margaret McAuliffe, JJ Lenihan, Lawrence McAulliffe and John Lyons.
The final game before christmas will be held on this Thursday night at 9Pm. There will be extra prizes on offer for the raffle and all are welcome.
GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of last weeks Gaa lotto where the numbers drawn were 5, 8, 26 and 30. The winners of lucky dips were, Jimmy O Connell, Lower Road, Mountcollins, John Lenihan, Caherlevoy, Mountcollins, David O Connell, The Village Mountcollins and Jack Lane, Knockulcare, Mountcollins. The promoters prize went to Noel Dillane. This weeks jackpot will be €2,300.
CLUB NA NOG
The annual General Meeting of Mountcollins Club na Nog was held on Tuesday attendance. The officers for the coming year are, Chairperson, Denise O Rourke, Vice Chairperson, Maria O Mahony, Secretary, Mary Dillane, Assistant Secretary, Karen Quirke, Treasurer, Timothy Walsh, Child Welfare Officer, Mary Dillane.
Team Coaches are, John Paul O Sullivan, Vincent O Connor, Peter O Mahony, Denise O Rourke, Michaerl Lenihan, Aileen O Connor, Marie P Mahony Eric O Connor and Timothy Begley.
DRAWWINNERS
Congratulations to Noreen and Anthony Lenihan who were prize winners in this months county clubs GAA draw. New members are always welcome.
CHURCH NEWS
The times for Christmas celebrations in the churches of the parish are Mountcollins, Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 8pm, Christmas Day Mass at 11am, Tournafulla Christmas Eve Mass at 6pm with Christmas Day Mass at 11am.
RECENT DEATH
Sympathy is extended to Geraldine Lenihan and family, Caherlevoy, Mountcollins on the death of her brother Pat Moroney, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick who passed away during the past week. Burial took place in Shanagolden after requiem mass. May he rest in Peace.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Best wishes for Christmas and New Year to all readers of the Mountcollins notes at home and abroad. News items of interest are always welcome. Thank You to a contributors over the past year and all who make the notes possible each week. 28th at 10.00pm.
AGM - The AGM of Moyvane GAA will be held in the Marian Hall on Friday, January 12th at 8.00pm sharp. Any Motions or Nominations need to be with Club Secretary Aine Cronin on or before Friday January 5th.
SENIOR NKL DIV 2 FINAL: An under strength Moyvane Team lost out to Ballyduff in the Senior NKL Div 2 Final in Saturday last on a final score of Moyvane 1-3, Ballyduff 4-9.
SEASONS GREETINGS: Moyvane GAA would like to wish all of our Players, Supporters, Sponsors and Members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year.
CEILI
A ceili, in aid of Kerry Parents and Friends will be held in the Marian Hall, Moyvane , on Wednesday, December 27 from 3.00 to 6.00 PM. Music by Donie Nolan. Your support would be appreciated.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Friday, December 22 Month’s Mind Mass at 7.30pm for Maureen Fitzmaurice, Gurtdromosillihy.
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS MASSES As Christmas Eve falls on Sunday this year, please take note of the Sunday Mass times plus the Christmas Mass Schedule, which is as follows: VIGIL FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Saturday, December 23 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Johnny Quinn, Leitrim Middle.
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Church of the Assumption - Moyvane VIGIL Sunday, DECEMBER 24 Mass at 6.00pm Special Intention
This Mass is children friendly but all ages are most welcome. Confessions are available from 1.00pm onwards. 9.00pm
MIDNIGHT MASS Special Intention. Christmas Day Mass at 11.00am for the Parishioners.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Wednesday, December 20 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm fror Betty Neumann, Liniskea, Kilmorna and her parents John & Peggy McElligott. Thursday, December 21 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Hannah & Ned Quinn, Beenanaspig, Kilmorna.
CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24 Mass at 7.00pm Special Intention. This Mass is children friendly but all ages are most welcome. Christmas Day, Monday, December 25 Mass at 10.00am ..Parishioners
SYMPATHY
To William & Mary Hudson & Family on the death of William’s sister Nora Kennelly (née Hudson), Pallas, Listowel & l/o Kilbaha whose funeral took place last Wednesday. for Mc Elligotts Furniture Castleisland. Lots of fun and fabulous spot prizes on the night. All Welcome!
MOBILE LIBRARY
The mobile library’s next visit to Scartaglin will be on Thursday December 21 from 9.45am to 10.15 am. This is the last opportunity to borrow books and audio visual material before Christmas. This is an excellent service and is free as well.
GAA CELEBRATION NIGHT
Scartaglin GAA Club will honour and celebrate The Kerry Minors great victory in this years All-Ireland Final with a night in the Heritage Centre on this Thursday December 21 and also honoured on the night will be local minor stars Eddie and Sean Horan from Coolnageragh, as well as honouring past minor players from the locality. There will also be a medal presentation to underage teams. Activities commence at 7.30pm, so it should be a great night.
CHILDCARE CENTRE
The staff and management of Scartaglen Childcare Centre would like to wish all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. The Creche will close on Friday December 22 at 1pm and will re-open on Thursday January 4th 2018. The Pre-School and After School will re-open on Monday January 8th 2018.
GOAL MILE
The annual GOAL Mile will take place at An Riocht Athletic Grounds, Castleisland on Christmas Day morning from 10am to 12.30pm. You can walk, run or jog and you can help a charity too in the process all are welcome.
CHRISTMASS MASSESS
Times of masses for Christmas in the churches in the Parish are as follows: Scartaglen Christmas Eve, Sunday December 24th at 8pm: Christmas Day mass Monday December 25th at 10.30am. Cordal Christmas Eve mass at 10pm, Christmas Day morning mass at 9.30am. Castleisland Christmas Eve mass at 7pm and 9pm, Christmas Day mass at 11.30am.
HOSPICE COLLECTION
Castleisland Hospice will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection on the evening of Saturday December 23rd and on the morning of Sunday December 24th . Your support would be greatly appreciated.
THANKS
As another year draws to a close, the writer wishes to avail of the opportunity to thank all who submitted news items, sports results etc for these notes over the past year. Your help and co-operation has been greatly appreciated. A special word of thanks to The Editor and Tommy King of ‘The Kerryman’ who attend to these notes week in week out.
NEXT LOTTO DRAW
The next Scartaglen GAA Club Lotto Draw will be held in Flemings Bar, Scartaglen on December 30th. Jackpot will be €2000.
Tickets can be purchased from the following: Daly’s Shop & Filling Station, Scartaglen; Buckley’s Shop, Scartaglen; Fleming’s Bar, Scartaglen; Lyons’ Bar, Scartaglen; O’Connor’s Bar, Scartaglen; Jackie Reidy’s Menswear, Castleisland; Tru Care Dry Cleaners, Tralee and Killarney. Tickets are €2 each or three for €5.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
The writer wishes to extend greetings for a happy, peaceful and safe Christmas to all readers of these notes, to Scartaglen people everywhere at home and abroad and to The Editor and staff of ‘ The Kerryman’. Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir! has begun and will be completed this week.
CAROL SERVICE
The local Scoil Náisiúnta is holding a Christmas Carol Service in Halla Inse Bán on Wednesday, December 20 at 12 noon and all are welcome to attend. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine
COMMUNITY COUNCIL:
A well-attended meeting of the local Community Council held at Halla Inse Bán recently got a full report on the annual Sale of Work and Bazaar. The event was considered to be quite successful and all those who contributed in anyway to the successful outcome of the day were sincerely thanked. The annual general meeting of the Community Council will take place early in the new year and there is an invitation for more parishioners to become involved. Míle buíochas do ghach duine a chabhraigh I rith na bliana, ní neart go cur le chéile. Beannachtaí na Nollag oraibh go léir agus athbhliain faoi mhaise.
CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE
The mass schedule for this week is as follows, Tuesday-Friday at 11am, Saturday 6pm, Sunday 10.30am. On Monday next, Christmas Eve, mass will be at 6pm and at 10.30 on Christmas Day. The anniversary mass for Eileen, John and Denis Flynn and all deceased members of the Flynn Family, Doonakenna takes place on Tuesday of this week. On Saturday next the anniversary mass for Vincent Sheehan, Mountcourtenay, will be celebrated and on Sunday for Michael and Peg McNamara and all deceased members of the McNamara family, Tullig South. Beannacht Dé ar anamacha na marbh.
Readers for weekend masses are Bridget Collins and Eoin Lane, Eucharistic Ministers are Margaret Flynn, Maureen Woulfe, Eileen White Gemma Curtin and Margaret Collins, basket collectors are Christy Kelly, Eoin Lane, Mairéad White and John Joe Sexton.
COMHALTAS
The weekly music classes concluded for the Christmas break on Monday last with a recital for parents and family members. Classes will resume again on Monday, January 8. The Comhaltas craobh wishes to say mile buíochas to all members and supporters who assisted in anyway throughout 2017. Go raibh Nollaig den scoth agaibh go léir.
GREENWAY WALK
The annual Christmas Walk along the Great Southern Trail Greenway will take place on Wednesday 27th December. Walkers will assemble at the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West at 12.30pm and will be transported by courtesy coach to the starting point at Barnagh. All walkers are asked to wear visibility vests. Cyclists are also welcome on the day and it is suggested that they assemble at the hotel at 12.30pm. Beidh fáilte roimh gach éinne ar an lá. The newly published "Limerick & Kerry Railway: Twilight Years" by Liam O’Mahony which contains lots of interesting information and photos is available in local shops.
BEANNACHTAÍ
Guímid Nollaig Shona do léitheoirí uilig na nótaí seo. Go mbeirimid go léir beo ar an am seo arís.