SCARTAGLEN
BACK TO SCHOOL
The school summer holidays really seem to have flown by very quickly this year and I suppose one could say that this was due to a large extent to the beautiful warm sunny weather enjoyed by all of us during July and in early August. But even long carefree summer holidays must end too and for children in this locality it was back to school on Monday last September 3rd when Scartaglin National School re-opened again. We wish pupils, teachers and staff all the best for the new school year ahead.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Those requested for Eucharistic Minister duty in Scartaglin Church for the month of September are as follows; Team ‘C’ ie Helen Barrett, Sheila Murphy, Mary O’Mahony and Mossie O’Donoghue.
KERRY WELL VISITED
A new Failte Ireland survey has revealed that Kerry is among the top four most visited counties in Ireland. Kerry welcomed the fourth highest number of overseas and domestic visitors nationally. In 2017 over 1.2 million overseas visitors made their way to our county and spent €337 million in the Kingdom.
AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
The next Afternoon of Prayer in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Scartaglen will be on Sunday September 16th when Janice and Moss Carrig will be present. Starting time as usual will be 2.30 with The Rosary.
MY FOOTBALL STORY
The above heading is the title of a new GAA Book written by that wonderful GAA man and outstanding Kerry supporter Michael Allen, who is an all rounder and great authority on all Kerry GAA matters and nationally as well. Michael is a regular monthly supporter of and contributor to the Rambling House held in Scartaglin on the second Monday of each month. Congratulations Michael on producing this book which is surely a must for anyone interested in Kerry GAA and every success and good luck with the sales of the book.
RAMBLING HOUSE
Monday night next September 10th will see the next Rambling House session in the Heritage Centre in Scartaglen. Starting time as usual is 9pm with a raffle and refreshments on the night. Admission as always is free and everyone is welcome.
TEA DANCE
Scartaglen Active Retired Group are holding their September Tea Dance in the River Island Hotel Castleisland on Sunday next September 9th. Main course lunch will be provided and music will be by Singing Jarvey. Usual Tea Dance busses available from your area, busses sponsored by Local Link Kerry. For more information contact your local group or Mary at 087 9740296.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglin GAA clubs next lotto draw will be in Flemings Bar on this Sunday September 9th when the jackpot will be €4400.
MIKES BIRTHDAY PARTY
That very popular character from Toornonough Mike Lenihan is celebrating his 70th birthday in Flemings Bar, Scartaglen on this Saturday night September 8th. This should be a very enjoyable party with musical entertainment. The evenings proceedings will also act as a fundraiser for the Childrens Ward at Kerry University Hospital, so all donations and contributions will be greatly appreciated for this worthy cause. Happy Birthday Mike and here’s to many more birthdays in the future.
MUSIC LESSONS
Music lessons with Philip Shine will re commence in The Heritage Centre, Scaratglen on Wednesday evening September 12th. Anyone wishing to take part and for further information should contact Nora on 087 6904143. on Tuesday night. Over 650 took part in this event and we thank everyone who donated. A huge well done to all involved in the organising of such a fantastic event.
THRESHING FOR CANCER
This will again take place on the farm of Brendan Ferris and is now a hugely successful event and one that has raised huge funds for many cancer charities. There is plenty to do for all the family and all kicks off at 12 o’clock.
IVERAGH GROUP
There was another presentation of a cheque for €2,100 from Skelligs Dawn Dive that was held in June at Portmagee Pier. Well done to Gearoid and Sean Moran for organising this fundraiser each year, and all those who took part in this amazing fundraiser.
EVENTS COMING UP
The Tony O Donoghue memorial walk will take place on the Saturday the 8th of September at 5pm from the Windmill car park in Blennerville. Any donation on the day will go towards the Kerry Hospice/Palliative care. Music after in Quanes from 7-8pm.
COFFEE MORNINGS
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