SCARTAGLEN
GREEN FLAG
Congrats to Scartaglin NS who were recently awarded their first Green Flag in recognition for tackling issues of litter and waste in their school and community. The pupils assisted by teacher Cora Doody worked to reduce the amount of litter and waste in the school and they also increased their recycling output. Receiving the green flag was a wonderful achievement in what was a whole school effort and much hard work put in by all the pupils. So well done again to all for having their work and efforts rewarded.
INFORMATION ON MASSES
Castleisland Parish Church masses on weekdays and weekends are now available online. Tickets will be available online for the papal mass in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday August 26th from Monday June 25th.
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has recently issued a plea for donors as summer is always a challenging time. The service needs 15,000 donors a month to attend clinics during the summer period. IBTS aim to keep seven day’s supply of blood at all times enabling them to supply hospitals.
DEATH
The death took place last weekend of Bridget Casey (nee Duggan) of Knockrour West. The late Bridget was 95 and was pre-deceased by her husband Michael (Mick) who died in April 1990. The deceased was sister of renowned Sliabh Luachra fiddle player Mikey Duggan. The late Bridget is survived by her daughter Kathleen, and by her sons Paddy, Michael, James and Noel. Burial took place in Scartaglen Cemetery on Monday last. May she Rest In Peace.
TURF HARVESTING
It’s been a good year for turf harvesting and many rural people still cut turf and for the past number of weeks local bogs have seen much activity as plot holders have been busy drawing out and drawing home the turf.
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Scartaglin National School closed for the summer holidays this week. We wish all pupils, teachers and staff a happy safe and carefree holiday and lets hope the sun continues to shine for much of the holidays.
SR. MAURA’S BIRTHDAY
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Sr. Maura Tagney of Chicago and formerly from Coolnageragh who celebrated her 90th birthday recently. Sr. Maura flew in from ‘The Windy City’ to join up with her family to celebrate the happy occasion and they all had a wonderful time at the Castlerosse Hotel in Killarney. Sr. Maura is with the order of nuns known as The Little Company of Mary.
CHILDCARE CENTRE SUMMER CAMPS
Scartaglin Childcare Centre summer camps for 2018 will take place on July 10th, 11th and 12th from 9.30am to 1pm each day and again on August 7th, 8th and 9th at the same times. Early booking is essential for both camps. Activities include arts and crafts, games, baking and lots more fun guaranteed. To book a place telephone 066-7147962 or for more information. Now that summers here its time for summer camps for super fun and games.
FUNDRAISING BAG PACKING DAY
Scartaglen Ladies Football Club will hold a bag packing day in Garveys SuperValu, Castleisland on this Saturday June 30th from 10am to 6pm.
PRIESTS COLLECTION
The annual Diocesan church gate collection in aid of Sick and Retired Priests will be taken up at all masses in the parish on this coming weekend June 30/July 1. Your generous support for this worthy cause would be much appreciated.
VARIETY CONCERT
Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network are hosting a Variety Concert in the Resource Centre, Lyracrumpane on this Friday evening June 29th at 7.30pm. Tickets cost E10 and a great nights entertainment is in store for all. in Tarbert and Ballylongford having worked in Murphy’s Garage, Tarbert and Kennelly’s Garage, Ballylongford. Sympathy of the community is extended to his wife Sheila, son Tomás, daughter Priscilla, grandchildren, brother Joseph, sisters Mary and Bridie, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
MEN’S SHED
On Friday 6 July the Glin Men’s Shed Group will have a stand in the Square, Tarbert selling some of the products that they have made over the last couple of months in Glin. Monies made from sales will go towards the up-keep and up-grading of their shed. An example of their work are the two large timber planters in the Square organised by Micheál Lanigan. The group would welcome new members from surrounding parishes.
NEW SPUDS
I had my first taste of a home grown new potato when I called to see Pat Joe Keane in St Patrick’s Terrace last Monday. 89 years young Pat Joe had set his few drills of Duke of York potatoes on 20 March and was last Monday sampling the fruits of his labour. His potatoes were of a good size, floury and with the distinctive taste of an Irish new potato. A tasty and efficient worker who worked for many years in the construction industry Pat Joe always had the reputation for punctuality and reliability. Go maire sé an Chéad.
GAA LOTTO
This week’s Lotto draw takes place on Saturday night in Carmody’s Bar with a Jackpot of €1,100.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Welcome visitors to Tarbert National School during the week were Kerry GAA stars Shane Enright and David Clifford. They were promoting the Junior Entrepreneurial project. Go néirí go geal leis an mbeirt acu agus foireann Chiarrai as seo amach.
LIMERICK TOUR
There are still a few vacant seats on the bus tour of East Limerick organised by the Historical Society for Sunday 8 July. Cost is €35 for members and €40 for non-members and booking and payment to be made to the Bridewell on or before Friday next 29 June. the Chain Gang Cycling Club.
Saturday night saw a fantastic event being held in the ballroom which saw Joe Stack interviewing Thomas O Se, Nuala Moore, Mick Galway, Sean Og Halpin and the mighty Paul McGrath. It was a fantastic night full of great stories and memories and was all topped off with some traditional music. The O Mahunas really do bring a taste of West Kerry to Tralee. We are so grateful to Meadowlands and all the staff for a hugely successful weekend.
We would like to congratulate Meadowlands Hotel on their milestone and look forward to the next 20 years of business.
SPA/FENIT
One of our hard working branches Spa/Fenit held yet another successful event on Saturday last in the Oyster Tavern. They held a luncheon which was greatly supported as always. All the guests were treated to a gin reception on arrival and this was followed by a most wonderful meal. They held a raffle as part of the tickets which included great prizes with everything from paintings to meal vouchers.
Deirdre Walsh of Radio Kerry was guest speaker on the day and spoke about how far woman have come in journalism in the last 30 years. All in all it was a fantastic day with fabulous food great prizes and we were treated to great views of the bay.
Well done to all in Spa/Fenit for hugely successful event and as always a huge thank you to all who supported.
DAWN DIVE
Sean and Gearoid Moran organised another fantastic event this year after a hugely successful Dawn Dive last year. Over 30 divers took to the sea on Saturday last down in Skellig Rock. Well done to all who took part and to all who supported in anyway we thank you.
RING OF KERRY
Don’t forget you can still register for the Ring of Kerry cycle. Come join the Kerry Hospice team.