Annascaul
ST. BRENDAN’S AC
St Brendan’s AC had a busy weekend on a number of fronts. At the final weekend of the national juvenile athletics championships in Tullamore, Darragh Courtney got a bronze medal in the high jump with a leap of 1.93m. Aaron Malik was sixth in the discus and also competed in the pole vault. Eimear O’Sullivan was a creditable seventh in the 3,000m with a time of 11-57.94 and will no doubt learn from the experience.
At the Munster B championships in Cork, Ben O’Connor won gold in the undernine long jump and Matthew O’Sullivan got a silver medal in the same discipline at under-11 level. Also competing in these championships with good performances were Aaron and Kevin Horgan, who performed well once again.
On Sunday, St Brendan’s AC took over the running of the junior Parkrun in Tralee and the event was well managed by Moira Horgan and her team. Over 100 children of all ages took part and it was a great occasion. The Parkrun is open to everyone and to all abilities and is aimed at health and fun and is held every Sunday for children at 9.30 a.m. in Tralee. Information is available from the Parkrun site. There is a Parkrun for adults on Saturday mornings at 9.30 a.m.
Club information is available from the secretary Irene at 087 7985557 or from the blogspot of Facebook.
The annual Banna Run takes place on Sunday, August 5, at 9.30 a.m. Further details to follow or contact the secretary for details.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE
Foyer de Charite: Fr Kilian Byrne, six Day Silent Retreat. Monday, August 13, to Sunday, August 19. Information/booking contact Helen 086 1678027. hellywilliams@gmail.com.
PUBLIC MEETING
An open Public Meeting/ Information Night re the Proposed Field Development at An Fearann, Ardfert, will take place in Ardfert Community Centre on Thursday, July 26, at 8 p.m. All interested parties are welcome to attend.
ARDERT COMMUNITY CENTRE
Footprint plans available for public viewing: We wish to invite everyone in Ardfert and the surrounding area to come and view the footprint plans for the proposed development of a sports and recreation facility in An Fearann, Ardfert. The plans can viewed in Ardfert Community Centre and Ardfert post office. The proposed development is an exciting prospect for Ardfert and we would welcome as much community involvement as possible.
Comments and suggestions are welcome either in the comment box in the community centre or by email to ardfertcommunitycentre@gmail. com.
An informal open evening will take place on Thursday, July 26, at 8 p.m. where committee members will be available to answer questions and discuss the plans. Everyone is welcome.
Move ’n’ Grove Dance Classes: Modern and seán nós, Tap and games from July 27 to August 17. Suitable for boys and girls aged four to 10 years. €8 per class in Ardfert Community Centre. If interested contact Danceology at 085 8045885.
Gym Equipment Clearance: Treadmills and weight machines top quality and reasonably priced contact Pat at 087 9209673.
BEST WISHES
Best of luck to Rachel O’Connor and Ciara Butler in their upcoming all-Ireland final on July 25
INCH BEACH HALF MARATHON AND 10K BEACH RUN.
A date for the diary: Sunday, September 16, for the Inch Beach Half Marathon and 10K Beach Run. To register, google Inch Beach Half Marathon and 10K Beach Run.
ANNASCAUL CELEBRATING SINGING
The Annascaul Celebrating Singing organisers are delighted to announce that the official date for this year’s annual event is the weekend of July 27 to July 29 in Annascaul Village. The cream of West Kerry musical talent is due to gather in Annascaul Village for a free weekend of singing results. Put your names down for volunteer. All fun. Run/Walk/ Buggies/Dogs on leads/Beach Wheelchair to book phone 086 2663186.
ANNASCAUL GAA AND COISTE NA NÓG.
We will be holding a night at the dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, September 8. Tickets are on sale now €10.
WHIST RESULTS
Ladies: First Maureen Dowling, second Tie between Mary Kenny and Bridie McDermott, first Interval: Mary Devane, second Interval: Tie between Margaret Whelehan and Joan Cantallon. Gents: first Bríd Baker, second Siobhán Kennedy, first Interval: Sandra Hoffman, second Interval: Tie between John McEnery and Marie O’Halloran. Raffle: first Eithne O’Leary, second Catherine Lyons, third Joan Cantallon, fourth Mary Kenny, fifth Mary Shanahan. Sixth Catherine Lyons, Mystery: Marcia Ganter, Eithne O’Leary, Joan Sayers.
NOTES
If you would like anything included in the Annascaul Notes. Contact Noel Spillane. Ph 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@annascaul.ie before 8 p.m. every Saturday.
TURBINE AWARENESS FUNDRAISING
The Turbine Awareness Group will have a clothes/mobile phone collection on Sunday, July 29, at Rathea church between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and at Irremore church from 11.30 a.m.-12.30.
NEW CEMETERY BY-LAWS
Kerry County Council have published a proposed draft for new cemetery by-laws which may be seen at kerrycoco.ie or at the Listowel office at Aras An Phiarsaigh. The closing date for submissions is Friday, August 31.
SELLER’S PRIZE STEVE WATSON.
Next week’s jackpot of €8,200 with draw in O’Briens Bar Monday night at 9.30 p.m.