ABBEYDORNEY
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 17th March at 10.00 a.m. Lá’le PadraigSunday 18th March 10.00 a.m. Thomas O’Rourke, Kilgulbin.
Golden Jubilee of the Consecration of St. Bernard’s Church will be celebrated in June.Parish Pastoral Council is producing a book to commemorate this event. The final date for receipt of photographs is Friday 16th March.
Photographs of Parish groups will be taken next Thursday 15th March at 7.30 p.m. in Abbeydorney Church.All who are at present, or who have been in the past, involved in any ministry in the church are invited to attend. Stations of the Cross: Thursday 15th March at 7.00 p.m. in Abbeydorney.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the following who died recently, Dan O’ Keeffe, Golden, Tipperary; Brid Fitzsimons, Greystones, Limerick / Abbeydorney; Timmy O’Halloran, Farren, Causeway; John Quirke, Stack’s Villas, Tralee; Seán McQuinn, Tubridmore, Ardfer. Rest in Peace.
Lotto; Abbeydorney Hall & Community Project Members Lotto–Results 5/03/2018. Jackpot €10,000. Number’s Drawn 3-10-18-24. No Winner. 2nd Jackpot €5,300. Number’s Drawn 15-17-20-22. No Winner. Consolation Prizes; €25 – Gerry Henry, Tubrid; €25 – Seamus McMahon, Duagh & €25 Richard Laide, Garrynagore. Names drawn for forthcoming Mini Jackpot draw; Kieran & Jayo Fealy, Abbeydorney; Donagh O’Dowd, Ballysheen & Anne Donovan, Abbeydorney. Next Lotto Jackpot’s €10,000 & €5,400. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. One €2 ticket covers both Jackpot’s draws. Thank you for your continued support. Cemetery in Ballybunion. Deepest sympathy is extended to her sons Richard, Eoin and Michael, daughters Ann-Marie, Alice, Maura, and Ellen, sister Bridget and all other family members and relatives.
JOHN WALSH, LARHA
The community was greatly saddened at the news of the death of John Walsh of Larha.
A member of a highly esteemed local family John was a man of kind and gentle nature who was held in the highest regard by everyone who knew him.
A very popular member of the local farming community John was a good neighbour to everyone in the Larha area and his sad passing at a relatively young age touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
John was in the same class as myself going to Asdee National School and he was very popular with all the pupils and teachers.
Huge congregations turned out on Sunday evening for the removal of his remains from Lynch’s Funeral Home in Ballylongford to St Mary’s Church and again on Monday morning at the Requiem Mass and internment to Killahenny Cemetery in Ballybunion.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his brothers, James and Patrick, sisters, Joan, Michelle, Maresa, Noranne, and Ena and all other family members and relatives.
EXPLORING FAMILY LIFE
Dr. Patricia Kieran Religious Education Instructor at Mary Immaculate College Limerick with speak on Exploring Family Life at the Community Centre in Asdee on next Tuesday night March 20th at 7 30pm.Everyone is welcome to attend.
FASHION SHOW
The annual St Joseph’s Secondary School Fund Raising Fashion Show will be held at The Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion on this 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.
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.
BLOOD CLINIC
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are hold a Blood Donor Clinic at the Community Centre in Ballybunion on this Thursday evening March 15th from 5pm to 8pm.
BARDIC FESTIVAL
Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival is taking place in the parish on March 22nd–25th next. The inaugural festival kicks of on Thursday, March 22nd with Mass in Irish at 7.30pm in St Teresa’s Church at 7.30pm.Official opening on Friday, March 23rd at TheThatch at 8.00pm. Free concert on Saturday night, March 24th atTomáisín’s function Room at 8.00pm.
Coffee and scones as Gaeilge with Joe Murphy on Sunday morning at The Thatch. Time: 11a.m. to 12 noon followed by Open Mic session 12–2p.m.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ARDFERT HISTORICAL SOCIETY held its March meeting last week & is progressing to getting the Society on a strong footing. The Chairman is James O Loughlin, Secretary Sonia Elston & Treasurer Nuala Kelly. The next meeting is due to take place at 8.30pm on Friday 6th April at Cuil Mhuire, Ardfert. All are welcome to attend. Membership of the Society is now open for a nominal €10 per person. Membership fee may be handed in to Ardfert Print shop in Ardfert Village & will be forwarded to Treasurer Nuala Kelly.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE
The Pillars of an Active Spiritual Life: Fr. Sean Sheehy, each Wed. Thru March, 7.00pm-9.00pm. Unislim: Mondays 5.30pm-6.30pm Contact: Rachael 0879377265. Tai Chi: Tuesdays 6.00pm-7.00pm Contact Maria 0877953589. Becoming a Caring Presence in Today’s World: Noticing and Nurturing Important Feelings in Our Body, Presented by John Keane, European Director of the BioSpiritual Institute, April 27th–29th Book now 0667134276.
LENTEN PARISH RETREAT:
Evening of Reflection & Prayer for Ardfert Parish will be held at Ardfert Retreat Centre on Thursday, March 22nd, 7.30pm10.30pm. Please contact Eilis Leen 7134311.
ST.VINCENT DE PAUL
There is a collection this weekend Sat eve the 17th and Sun 18th March in Ardfert and Kilmoyley churches. The St V de Paul confidential local number is 087 6437196.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to our boys U10 indoor soccer team who won silver medals last Sunday. Big thank you to Cyril Wallace their coach and to all the parents who helped.
U13 Girls Futsal, best of luck our girls U13 Futsal team who are competing on Sunday 18th March.
Tag Rugby Training for boys and girls U11 and U14 in Banna Astro Turf Sunday evenings from 5 to 6pm.2 euro for use of pitch.
U16 Marathon, if there is any boy or girl interested in taking part in this competition please PM our Facebook page.
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ST. BRENDAN’S AC
The Club had a busy week on a number of fronts last week. Pride of place goes to Ursula Barrett who won the W40 long jump in the All Ireland indoor masters’ championships in Athlone with a leap of 4.51m. Ursula then went on to collect 2 silver medals in the 60m in a new personal best of 8.66 secs and in the 200m in a time of 29.1 secs. A great achievement indeed.
The juveniles were in action in the Kerry Sportshall Games in Milltown and here silver medals were won by Ben O’Connor in the U9 speed bounce and by Eoin Malik in the U11 speed bounce and by the U11 boys’ relay team. Bronze medals were won by Matthew O’Sullivan in the U11 speed bounce, long jump and sprint. Well done to all who competed.
The Primary Schools Indoor Sports in Causeway attracted 118 athletes from all the schools in North West Kerry and was an exciting event. Many new athletes took part and there was fun and health for all. Thanks to all the parents and teachers who helped out and to all the primary schools who promoted the event.
For the over 18 and masters athletes there is the county road 5k championships coming up on Sunday March 25th and all registered athletes in those categories are asked to be present to ensure full teams.
In the Tralee Parkrun, a strong contingent from the Club had an enjoyable day and Darragh O’Flaherty was awarded his Ultra Marathon wristband.
Please contact the secretary Irene re Club details on 087 7985557 or see the blogspot or Facebook page.
ANNUAL CYCLE:
Ardfert Annual Cycle to take place on Sunday 29th April. Two routes, 32km and 70km. Entry fee of €25 (€15 for U16) which includes BBQ and entry into raffle. Registraion available online at http://tgun.it/e/507 or before the race. Discount for groups of 5 that pre-register. To register as group you need to email ardfertcycle@gmail.com before Friday 27th April.
BINGO
Continues every Monday night at 8p.m. sharp. All welcome. Jackpot €580 unless previously won.
CE SCHEME VACANCIES:
Starting March 2018: Worker for Community Centre & DIY for the Elderly. Duties: General care and maintenance of the Centre, grass cutting, painting and decorating.
Starting March 2018: Worker for Community Laundry. Duties: Washing, drying, ironing, folding laundry. Essential Candidate Requirements: Ability to work as part of a team, a good work ethic, good communication skills. an appointment please call Christine on 083-8467398.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
March 23rd (Friday) at 8.30pm sharp at Ballyheigue Community Centre. This is in aid of Ballyheigue Youth Club. Please support this wonderful event. All welcome; You will be supporting your Youth. Fantastic spot prizes on night (No Cash Prizes).
ATHLETICS:
Well done to all the pupils from the schools in Ballyheigue who participated in the first Primary Schools’ Indoor Sports in Causeway last week.
There was a huge crowd of 118 competitors from all the schools in the area and all had 2 hours of fun and competitions. St Brendan’s AC thanks all the teachers and parents who promoted the event. Results and photos have been sent to the schools by email. Parents are asked to look out for the outdoor sports in May. Anyone who wants to join the athletic club may contact Irene on 087-7985557.
BADMINTON:
We had six members travel to Killarney last Friday night for the Co. Championships and it was a successful trip with Laura O’Sullivan and Frankie Flaherty combining to bring home the Division 5 Mixes Doubles title. In fact it was a bit of a local final as the beaten finalists in a very close game were Karen Lawlor formerly from this parish now playing with Listowel Club and Niall O’Hanlon from the Causeway Club.
This month is a very busy one for the club with all the leagues being concluded in the next two weeks. Club nights continue in the Community Centre Mondays and Thursdays from 8.30 and Wednesdays from 7pm for the teenagers.
COURSING LOTTO:
The following numbers were drawn on Monday 5th March in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 16-21-22-29. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Flor Flahive, C/o Macs. The €25 winners were: Eoghan & Grace, C/o Macs; Pecker, C/o Sean and Ardfert Gun Club, C/o Macs. Next Week’s Jackpot €8,750.
KERRY HURLERS:
The Kerry Senior hurlers were defeated by Westmeath at Cusack Park on Sunday in the N.H.L. Full time score Kerry 0-16 and Westmeath 1-20. This result puts them out of the N.H.L. Final. Philip Lucid was a member of the panel.
GAA LOTTO:
The following numbers were drawn at last Sunday’s GAA Lotto: 4-7-14-26. The Jackpot of €7,950 was not won. Next week’s Jackpot will be €8,000. The two €50 winners were: Eileen Drury, Marian Park and Danny Casey, Ballylongane. The €25 winner was Ann Dineen, Tiershanahan.
GAA FIXTURE:
Co. Senior hurling Div.1. Round 1 Ballyheigue v Crotta at Dromakee, St. Patrick’s Day 12 noon. A big crowd expected as this will be first game to be played in Crotta new pitch.