LYREACROMPANE
LOTTO
There was no winner of the 8th April lotto jackpot of €4,700 the numbers drawn were 3,10,20,22. The €35 was won by John Nolan, Toorenard, Knocknagoshel and the €20 was won by Maurice Curtin, Lyre. The four sets of free tickets for €4,850 Jackpot next week were won by Margaret O’Connell, New Jersey, The O’Connell Family, Carrigcannon, Tom O’Connor, Kilcow, Castleisland and Tony Lyons, Lyre. The whiskey was won by Joan Roche, Lyre and the voucher by Pat Quinn, Lyre.
CLOTHING RECYCLE
Sorting out those unwanted items of clothing, well keep us in mind, Lyreacrompane N.S. are organising a Clothing Recycle on Thursday 26th April. Clothes old and new, bed linen, cushions, cuddly toys, shoes, bags and belts all can be put into bags and can be dropped to the school from Monday 23rd and please keep mobile phones separate. Your support would be very much appreciated in this fund raising venture.
LYRE SCHOOL
Enrolment is now taking place at Lyreacrompane National School for this coming September. For further information on our school check out our facebook page Lyreacrompane N.S. and Web page or to obtain an enrolment form please contact the school on (068) 48233 during school hours. for this years Spring Tea Party which will be held in Mountcollins Community Centre on Friday, April 20th. The evening will begin with a four course meal at 8pm. This will be followed by dancing to the music of Stevie Donnegan. Tickets are €20 each and tables a can be booked by contacting Joan Grady at 087-9241256.
RECENT DEATH
Sympathy is extended to the reletives of Dan Roche, Sowards, Co. Dublin and formerly of Knockulcare , Mountcolins who passed away recently in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. May he Rest in Peace. The family were well respected members of our local community but with the passing of time the Roche name has now died out in Knockulcare. A number of the family were talented footballers with the local G.A.A. club.
G.A.A. LOTTO
There was no winner of the Mountcollins/Tournafulla G.A.A. clubs lotto where the numbers drawn were 4, 7, 14 and 25. Lucky dip prizes went to,Mary O Connell, Mountcollins, P. J. Nolan, Moyvane, Sean Hartnett, Tournafulla and Deirdre Lacy O Connor, Mountcollins. The promoters prize went to Michael Henry Lenihan. Next weeks jackpot will be €3,900
DRAW WINNERS
Congratulations to Timothy and Donagh Walsh, Mountcollins who were winners of €100 in the first Limerick Clubs draw for 2018. Member ship for the draw for the remaining of the year is available from club members for a cost of €10 per month.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Congratulations to Corniel and Kieron O Reilly who celebrated their 21st birthday on Saturday night, The twins are sons of Elaine and Ray O Reilly, Riverside Drive, Mountcollins and the occasion was ,marked with a large gathering of family and friends in Tommy Micks Bar where and enjoyable evening was had by all with entertainment from the popular Paddy Quilligan.
CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL
Mountcollins Intermediate footballers suffered a heavy defeat in the second round of the County Intermediate Football championship on Sunday evening last. They took on the recently relegated St. Marys (Rathkeale) in a mostly one sided affair in Tournafulla. The game finished with a scoreline of, Mountcollins 0-7, St. Marys 4-11. With three games left in the championship. Mountcollins will need to get a few wins under their belt to avoid a relegation battle.
Sunday evenings panel was, Batt Dillane, Timothy Walsh (capt), Mike Dillane, Batt Curtin, Eoin O Sullivan, Timothy Begley, Jamie Lenihan, Anthony Hartnett, Stephen Cahill, Bernard McCarthy, Tom McCarthy, Pa Delee, Jeremiah Moroney, James Brouder, Stephen Behan, Matthew Brouder, Michael Lenihan, John Lenihan, Cian O Sullivan, Connor Moroney, Brian McCarthy, Eric O Connor, Jamie O Mahony. aid of the continual restoration of both Churches. Tickets available shortly from the Parish Office, after all Masses and in local outlets. Cost €30. Spread the word! A concert not to be missed as Michael and his band make their first appearance in North Kerry!!
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Wednesday, April 11 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for The Halpin & O’Connell Families, Clounmacon Thursday, April 12 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for May Quinn, Leitrim West. Friday, April 13 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Jer and Catherine Mulvihill, Glenalappa East and deceased family members. Saturday, April 14 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for James & Bridget Beaton, Ahalahana. Sunday, April 15 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am John Shanahan, Kilbaha.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Sunday, April 15 Anniversary Mass at 10.00am for Seán, Aggie, Nell & Anthony Aherne, Moher Cross. musician Kirill Healy from Kilcummin and from Templeglantine Sisters Emma and Marie Flynn. This is our last fundraiser before World Fiddle Day on Saturday May 19.
95TH BIRTHDAY
Congratulations and all best wishes are extended to John Joe Tangney of Coolnageragh who celebrated his 95th birthday on Saturday March 31st. John Joe is still hale and hearty and can recite poetry and recitations with amazing clarity and memory and is a wonderful example of antiageism and is an unique character indeed. We wish him many more birthdays and good health and happiness for the future.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Kerry County Councils mobile Library will visit Scartaglin village on this Thursday April 12th from 9.45am to 10.15am. This is a valuable service and it’s also free.
TROCAIRE BOXES
Now that the season of lent is all over for another year its time to return Trocaire Boxes either to the sacristy in each of the churches in the parish or to the parish office in Castleisland.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglen GAA Clubs next Lotto Draw will be in Kearneys Bar, Castleisland on this Saturday night April 14th when the jackpot will be E3,000.
CLEANUP DAY
Saturday next April 14th is County Clean Up Day for the County of Kerry. Many people will be involved in cleaning up their own localities. Scartaglen Development Group are seeking volunteers to pick up rubbish around the locality and particularly picking up rubbish from roadsides in the area. Anyone interested in helping out, should report to the Heritage Centre on Saturday morning next at 9am. Gloves and refuse sacks will be issued to those participating and all help and support will be greatly appreciated.