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for the wild shamrock which is a little more difficult to find this year but adequate supplies of the trefoil will be available in the local shops. As it is a holiday weekend many will be returning home and attending parades and other events in neighbouring towns. Sunday next will be a big day in the parish with the official reopening of the GAA ground at Dore’s Cross where proceedings get underway at 2.30pm. Lá ‘le Pádraig reminds each year of our rich Irish Heritage.

TIDY TOWNS

We have hit mid-Spring and this is the first week that a warm bright feeling has been experienced after a long winter. It is great to see the daffodils peeping through after the weight of the snow on them and the battering endured by Storm Emma. The whole recovery is a wonderful example of the resilience of the daffodil. The new season will begin with the A.G.M. which will take place at Halla Inse Ban on Friday March 16th at 8 p.m. The group needs more assistance and interest from the community so anyone who is in a position to help, please come to the meeting. Well done to Mary who kept the village area litter free during the whole winter season .

COMHBHRÓN

The death occurred at his residence on Thursday, March 1 of Willie Mulcahy, Meenoline. He had reached the fine age of ninety-two. Willie was held in high regard in the community and by all with whom he was acquainted. He was an avid card player and bingo player and loved to travel to these events in various locations until ill-health no longer allowed him to do so. He was a wonderful neighbour, always willing to help when the need arose. Willie was a cordial, kind-hearted person, positive in outlook and helped to bring cheer to many a gathering. He will be sadly missed by family, neighbours and a very wide circle of friends. His remains lay in repose at Harnett’s funeral home on Sunday evening before removal to Templeglantine Church. The funeral mass on Monday was concelebrated by Fr Mullane, Fr Hurley and Willie’s former neighbour, Fr John Horan who preached the homily. Burial followed in Reilig na Tríonóide where his grand-daughter, Claire bade him farewell with a traditional tune on the whistle . He is survived by his son Séamus, daughters Nora and Peg, daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Denny and Tom, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and other relatives. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síorraí dá anam.

GLÓR

Seachtain na Gaeilge has now commenced with various special events throughout the country. We are reminded of the importance of our language and cultural heritage. Ba cheart dúinn go léir iarract níos mó a dhéanamh chun ár dteanga agus ár gcultúr a chur chun cinn. There have been many favourable comments on the place name signs erected by Limerick City and Co Council along the Great Southern Greenway. The townlands names are given in Irish with the meaning in English.

PRESENTATION:

A huge thank you to all in The Great Southern Hotel in Killarney who raised €10,000 in their recent afternoon tea party . Ettienne Van Vrede and Anne Maire Scally called in to the new inpatient unit on Wednesday to present the cheque to Mari O’Connell Director of Nursing and Mary Shanahan of KHF.

We are very grateful to the Scally Family and all at the Great Southern for this fantastic cheque presentation .It was a great event held in the fabulous surroundings of the hotel. Thanks to all who supported in any way .

GOOD FRIDAY WALKS

The Good Friday walks are coming up around the county .we are still waiting on times of some walks so we will have a list of times next week and they will also be in local press .

VINTAGE DAY

The Maurice Collins memorial vintage day will take place on Easter Sunday on the land of Ger Mccarthy ,Banna west Ardfert .This is always a fantastic day out for all the family .This is always a very successful event and the group have raised huge money for charities over the last number of years. This year like last year we along with Down syndrome Kerry are the named charities .Tickets are on sale now please get in touch if you would like to support the event.We are so grateful to the organisers for choosing us and we look forward to Easter Sunday .

RING OF KERRY CYCLE

As you all know by now we have been chosen as one of the charities of The Ring Of Kerry cycle for 2018.Registration opened on Saturday and there is still places available .

We are looking for people to join team Kerry Hospice and we would be delighted if you would cycle on our behalf . Get in touch with andrea if you are interested in 0876413449.

AGM REPORT

The annual AGM took place last week in the Palliative Care Unit. Members of Teds family were there on the night and Breda Moynihan was made Honorary President of the KHF. The many reports on the year all had great memories of Ted and his loss is still clear to see among the many branch members who attended .

The following officers were elected: Executive County Committee: Dr Billy O Connor, Dr Patricia Sheahan, Mr Tom McCormack and Dr David Buckley. Chairman of County Fundraising Committee: Joe Hennebery Vice Chair: Dan Galvin Secretary: Mary Shanahan. Co Treasurer: Mairéad Fernane . PRO: Andrea O Donoghue Asst PRO: Michelle Jones

Christmas Card remains the same years.

A huge thank you to all that attended and the very best of luck to the officers for the year ahead . Committee as previous