ASDEE

JIMMY WALSH RIP

The community was saddened at the news of the death of Jimmy Walsh of Ahanagran.

A very well known and highly respected member of te local community Jimmy passed away just a few months after retiring from work at Kerry Group in Listowel.

Jimmy spent most of his working life with Kerry Group wehre he was held in the highest regard by his working colleagues and management.

A man of warm and outgoing disposition Jimmy had a lot of health issues to deal with during his life requiring 2 kidney transplants and he showed great strength of character to make a satisfactory recovery from both operations.

Despite all he had to endure from a medical point of view Jimmy always kept the bright side out and got on with life just like everyone else.

Sadly just when he had retired from work and was looking forward to enjoying his retirement the more recent illness set in and he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy’s popularity was evidenced by the huge congregations that turned out for the removal of his remains from Lynch’s Funeral Home in Ballylongford to the local church and again at the Requiem Mass and internment to Lislaughtin Cemetery..

Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, Mary sons, Seamus, Tony, Tommy, Noel, Gearoid and Adain, brothers, John Joe and Gerard Martin, sisters, Anne, Margaret, Nellie and Sally and all other family members and relatives.

DEATH OF BRIDIE GRIFFIN (NEE BUNYAN)

The death also occured of Bridie Griffin (nee Bunyan) of Bromore, Ballybunion and formerly of Larha Asdee.

Bridie was a member of a large local family and came from a strong farming background.

Very large congregations tuned out for the wake at her home in Bromore and again at the Requiem Mass at St John’s Church in Ballybunion after which internment to Killahenny Cemetery..

Deepest sympathy is extended to her sons Martin, Mike, John and Gerand, daughters Bernie and Mary and all other family members and relatives.

FASHION SHOW

The annual St Joseph’s Secondary School Fund Raising Fashion Show will be held at The Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion on Thursday March 15th beginning with a Cheese and Wine Reception at 7 30pm.

Tickets are available at the door on the night and good local support would be appreciated. NIGHT CLASSES

The community centre is a hive activity with a whole series of Night Classes now attracting large numbers every week.

There is Dancing with Josephine, Mondays at 8pm.

Aerobic Classes with Astrid on Tuesday at 7 30pm, Yoga with Catherine on Wednesdays at 8pm.

Circuit Training with Eoin on Thursdays at 7 30pm.

There is also a 41 Drive every Thursday at 8pm Everyone is welcome to attend.

SAMARITIANS COLLECTION

The recent church gate collections in aid of The Samartians in Asdee amounted to 631.29 euros.

The collectors wish to thank everyone who subscribed to the collection.

TIDY TOWNS

Asdee Tidy Towns are holding a meeting at The Grotto on this Saturday March 10th at 3pm to begin a clean up of the village in preparation for the annual Tidy Towns Competition.

We would hope that as many volunteers as possible will join us in our endeavours.

We extend an invitation to everyone to come out and support the Tidy Town initiative for 2018.

TEA DANCE

Asdee Active Retirement Tea Dance will take place on Sunday 25th March from 3-6pm in the Community Centre. Please come along and enjoy an afternoon of music, dance and fun. Raffle and Refreshments on the day and age groups are most welcome.

Senior Football League–Div 5 Group A–Rd 1–Sunday March 11 @ 12.30pm Asdee v Knocknagoshel in Asdee.

SCOR

County Finals of Scor Sinsear -The cream of Kerrys talent was very much on display at the Estuary Print and Trophies, Ballylongford, Sponsored County Senior Scor Finals held in the Mhuire Gan Small, Primary School Castleisland on Saturday evening last where another wonderful evening of entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by the good sized attendance who showed their appreciation of all Clubs. Léiriú (Stage Presentation) was won by Asdee–North Kerry Football, well done to Kathleen Carmody, Mairead Doyle, Ann Maria Tydings, Barry Francis, Gerdie O Carroll and Jack Hennessy. All those winners who were presented with their medals by Christy Kileen, Oifigeach Cultura Chiarrai go through to the Munster Finals which will be staged in the Community Centre, Cappamore, County Limerick on Saturday March 10th commencing at 6pm.

Scór na bPaistí–All district finals must be completed no later than Sunday March 25th.County Semi Finals–venues to be confirmed, North of County on Sat April 7th @ 4pm .