COUNTYWIDE
ABBEYDORNEY LOTTO
Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Project Members Lotto - Results 22/10/2018. Jackpot €10,000. Number’s Drawn, 14-15-23-26. No Winner, 2nd Jackpot €8,500, Number’s Drawn 7-12-16-20, No Winner. Consolation Prizes; €25 Eoin McCarthy, Ballyhorgan, Lixnaw; €25 Kathleen Twomey, Kilflynn & €25 Pauline Rahilly, Ballincrossig. Names drawn for forthcoming Mini Jackpot draw; Susie Moore, Abbeydorney; Seanie Walsh,Ballymacaquim, Abbeydorney & Niamh c/o Joanne, Abbeydorney. Next Lotto Jackpot’s €10,000 & €8,700. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. One €2 ticket covers both Jackpot’s draws. Thank you for your continued support.
ARDFERT ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE
Ph 066 7134276. Celebrate your Faith-Catherine of Sienna: Elizabeth Gilmartin, Monday 5th, Nov. 7.30-9.00pm Causeway & Kilmoyley Parish Eve Retreat: Fr. Sean Jones, Tues. 6th Nov. 7.30pm-10.30pm. Self Care Day: Anna O’Donoghue, I.A.C.P. Practical skills to promote selfcare and well being. Sat. 10th Nov. 9.45am-4.00pm. Contact: Anna 087944 7105. 3 Day Healing Retreat: Fr. James McManus C.Ss.R., Re-discovering the ministry of prayer for the healing of body, mind and spirit. Thurs. 15th -Sat. 17th Nov. Book now. Advent Retreat: Fr. Gerard McCarthy SVD, Fri. 14th - Sun 16th Dec. Book Now.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CUMANN STAIRE ARD FHEARTA: WINTER LECTURE SERIES 2018-2019. The themes for the lectures are as follows:
Thursday, 8 November: The demise of the ‘Big Houses’ including the Crosbie departure from Ardfert [Tommy O’Connor]
Thursday, 6 December: Video archive footage from Ardfert [Steve Baker]
Thursday, 10 January: Ardfert during the War of Independence [Tim Horgan]
Thursday, 7 February: The impact of the Great Famine on the Ardfert District [Tommy O’Connor]
Thursday, 7 March: Ardfert songs & poems [Anne Kearney].
Membership of Ardfert Historical Society is open for the nominal sum of €10 & may be paid to Steve Baker at Ardfert Print in Ardfert Village. Our Facebook page is also a great way to keep in touch with local stories, pictures etc.
ST. BRENDAN’S AC
Well done to the St Brendan’s AC athletes who took part in the Dublin Marathon on Sunday last. Margaret Carlin clocked 3 hours-38.38, Pádraig O’Regan ran 3 hours 39.49, Gerald Carroll 3 hours 46.43, David Butler 3 hours 51.40 and Denis Foley who timed 4 hours 41.16 in his first ever marathon. Congratulations to all from the area who took part.
Fitness and conditioning for adults continues on Tuesdays at 8pm in Ardfert Community Centre with Ursula, and these sessions are ideal for all levels of fitness and are great fun as well. Cost is 3 euro.
Training for juveniles is on Wednesdays from next week onwards. Details from 087 7985557.
CLUB ÓG-ÓGRAS BHAILE UÍ THAIDHG
We meet at Ballyheigue Community Centre on Tuesdays between 5 & 6pm to enable those aged 7-12 to practise their Irish in a fun environment. Further info on 087 2194992.
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One to One tuition on how to use own mobile phone/tablet/ laptop Starting Wed 8 Nov 121.15pm @ Causeway Comprehensive School. Contact Kay 0879373741
MONSTER BINGO
A Monster Bingo in aid of Curraheen Community Room Extension will be held in the KDYS Denny Street this Sunday, November 4th at 2pm. A Jackpot worth €1000 must be won on the day. There will also be many other great cash and spot prizes plus a FREE door prize worth €100. Everybody welcome!
ASDEE ASDEE ACTIVE RETIRED
The Christmas Dinner will take place on Sunday 16th December in the Woodlands Hotel Adare. Everybody is welcome! Please book immediately. Further information contact: Mairead Hanlon at 0868696341 or Mairead Doyle at 06841101
Asdee Active Retired are appealing to the local dairy farming community to donate a friesian heifer calf with the view to being transported through Shannon Airport as an in-calf heifer to a poor village in Africa this time next year. For more information contact the following: Tony Hanlon or Sean Sheehan.
CE SCHEME VACANCIES
There are 2 vacancies in the Tarbert Ballylongford CE scheme;
Environmental Operative for Tarbert village CES-2090219
Heritage & Coffee shop assistant in Tarbert Bridewell CES2090217
No experience is necessary for either position as full training will be provided.
To see if you are eligible and if you would like to discuss this further please contact Jim O’Connor or Jackie Kissane on 068 43824 or email asdeeballycommunityproject@gmail.com
41 CARD GAME
The winter 41 Drive continues at the community centre on this Thursday night November 1st and will continue on a weekly basis commencing at 8pm.
The card game was a great success last year so everyone who can play the game are invited to come along for a night of fun and enjoyment.
Experienced players and beginners are welcome.
OBITUARY
The community was saddened at the news of the death of David Stack of Keylod, Moyvane who passed away at the weekend.
A member of a very well known and highly respected family his mother Mary (Nee Long) originally came from Asdee West.
Large crows turned out to pay their last respects at the family home in Moyvane and again for the Requim Mass at Moyvane Church.
David’s remains will be taken to Shannon this Wednesday October 31st for cremation.
Deepest spypathy is extended to his father Michael, Mother Mary, brother Daniel, grand parents and all other family members and relatives.
NEWS ITEMS
News items for this column should be submitted by 8pm on Sunday nights to asdeeman@ gmail.com, mobile 087 1330910 or facebook mike rice
BALLYDONOGHUE LISSELTON CRAFT FAIR
The annual Christmas Craft Fair takes place on Sunday next, November 4th at the Tintean Theatre, Ballybunion. Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm. Santa will visit from 2.00pm - 4.00pm.Everybody welcome.
SENIOR CITIZENS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The organising committee of the Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party thank everyone for their generous support for the Coffee Morning on Sunday last. Thanks also to Tomaisin’s for hosting the event. Prizewinners - Bridie Griffin, Mike Dunworth, Stevie Donegan, Maura Kissane
BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW
The results of the Ballyduff GAA Lotto Draw for Monday October 22nd are as follows; The numbers drawn were 8, 11, 17 & 18.
There was no winner of the €3,850 Jackpot and the following won €50 each. Richard Dowling, Leigh, Ballyduff; Helen McCarthy, Ardagh, Causeway; Joanne O’Neill, Kilmore, Ballyduff
TV DRAW: Pa Dunne, Ferry Road, Ballyduff; Declan Lynch, Clash, Causeway; Bingo Gang, C/o Bingo, Ballyduff.
The weekly Lotto Draw takes place on each Monday night. You may also play the Lotto on line at www.ballyduffgaa.com.
MONSTER BINGO
A Monster Bingo in aid of the Curraheen Community Room Extension Fund will be held in the KDYS Denny Street on this Sunday, November 4th at 2.00pm. A Jackpot worth €1000 must be won on the day. There will also be many other great cash and spot prizes plus a FREE door prize worth €100. Everybody welcome!
CRAFT FAIR
The Ballyduff Craft Fair will be held in the Community Centre, Ballyduff on Sunday November 25th. For further information on the Craft Fair or to book tables please contact Betty on (087)6403152.
ST. BRENDANS A.C
Well done to the St Brendan’s AC athletes who took part in the Dublin Marathon on Sunday last. Margaret Carlin clocked 3 hours-38.38, Pádraig O’Regan ran 3 hours 39.49, Gerald Carroll 3 hours 46.43, David Butler 3 hours 51.40 and Denis Foley who timed 4 hours 41.16 in his first ever marathon. Congratulations to all from the area who took part.
Fitness and conditioning for adults continues on Tuesdays at 8pm in Ardfert Community Centre with Ursula and these sessions are ideal for all levels of fitness and are great fun as well. Cost is €3.
Training for juveniles is on Wednesdays from next week onwards. Details from 087 7985557.
CHURCH NEWS
Parish Office: Tuesday Friday from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Telephone (066)7148404
Divine Mercy: Every Sunday at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Church, Ballyduff at 3.00pm.
Healing Blanket: For booking contact 0857791680.
Communion Calls: For November will be on Thursday, 8th November. Please let your elderly neighbours know who may be on the list.
Masses Change: This weekend, 3rd/4th November Causeway 6.30pm on Saturday, Ballyduff - Sunday at 11.00am.
Thursday November 1st : Feast of All Saints - Holy Day of Obligation. Please note there will be no vigil Mass on Wednesday in either Church. Masses on Thursday only. Causeway at 11.00am and Ballyduff at 6.30pm.
First Saturday Rosary: Saturday next November 3rd at Rahela Grotto at 3.00pm.
BALLYDUFF IN BLOOM/ TIDY TOWNS
We are delighted to hear that Ross’s Centra have introduced compostable coffee cups for their Frank & Honest coffee range. They are also offering 20% discount for users of reusable coffee cups. This initiative will help with litter and waste reduction.
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Free One to One tuition on how to use own mobile phone/ tablet/laptop starting Wednesday 8th November from 12.00noon - 1.15pm at Causeway Comprehensive School. Contact Kay on (087)9373741.
BALLYHEIGUE ST. JOSEPH’S NS, BOULEENSHERE
Ballyheigue are holding their Annual Table quiz at Flahive’s, on Friday November 9th at 9pm.
A table of 4 costs €20 (or €5 per person) and all proceeds go to the school.
€100 prize for the winning table. There will also be a raffle held on the night. All welcome!
DEATH
The death has occurred of Denise O’Halloran (née Sweeney) Marion Park, Ballyheigue and late of Annacarty, Co Tipperary. Reposing in Hartnett’s Funeral Home on Friday 26th Oct and followed by Removal to St Mary’s Church, Ballyheigue. Requiem Mass on Saturday 27th Oct in St Mary’s Church and burial afterwards in St Mary’s new cemetery Ballyheigue. May she rest in peace. Sadly missed by her loving family: husband Pat, Daughter Geraldine, Sons Paddy, Gerard, Mossie, John Paul, Trixie, Michael and Jim. Son-in-law, daughters in-law, Sister Josephine, Step-brother James, Sisters in-law, nephews and nieces, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
FIRST FRIDAY
COMMUNION CALLS To the elderly will take place on Thursday 1st Nov and Friday 2nd Nov beginning at 1-30pm. Please inform relatives and friends.
COURSING LOTTO
The following number’s were drawn on Monday 22nd October in the Ballyheigue & District Coursing Club Lotto: 8-15-24-28. Jackpot was not won. The €50 winner was Brendan O’Mahony, C/o Macs The €25 winners were Joe O’ Regan, C/o White Sands, Claire O’ Halloran, C/o Flahive’s and Claire Reidy, C/o John B. Next week’s Jackpot is €10,400.
RACES
The AGM of Ballyheigue Races will be held on Friday 9th November at the K L Lounge 9-30pm. This will be the 50th Anniversity of the Ballyheigue Races, and to mark the occasion the Committee will hold a two-day meeting on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th December.
ST BRENDAN’S AC
Well done to Ballyheigue athlete Margaret Carlin who clocked 3 hours-38.38 in the Dublin Marathon on Sunday last, a brilliant time by the St Brendan’s AC athlete. Also well done to Pádraig O’Regan who ran 3 hours 39.49, Gerald Carroll 3 hours 46.43, David Butler 3 hours 51.40 and Denis Foley who timed 4 hours 41.16 in his first ever marathon. Congratulations to all from the area who took part.
Fitness and conditioning for adults continues on Tuesdays at 8pm in Ardfert Community Centre with Ursula and these sessions are ideal for all levels of fitness and are great fun as well. Cost is 3 euro.
Training for juveniles is on Wednesdays from next week onwards. Details from 087 7985557.
HOSPICE COFFEE
Many thanks to Michael and Noreen Gleeson and family (Glenlea) for their great hospitality on the recent Coffee Day which raised €832-00. The total Donations to the fundraising events this year amounted to €3,751-94. Our sincere thanks to those who gave so generously to the Kerry Hospice houndation.
PLOUGHING MATCH RAFFLE RESULTS
BALLYHEIGUE PLOUGHING MATCH RAFFLE 2018 RESULTS
1st prize €150 Mike Kenny, Tiduff; 2nd prize €75-David Galloway; 3rd prize €50 John Leahy, Causeway; 4th prize Lunch in Ballyroe, Mike Brosnan; 5th prize
Drum of oil (Suttons) - David Noonan, Listowel; 6th prize Harty’s Bar, Causeway (voucher) - Diarmuid Slattery; 7th prize Drum of oil (Mike Flaherty), Joan Dineen; 8th prize Lunch in Ballyroe Gerald Halloran; 9th prize Kay’s Hair (voucher) Kay Mulvihill; 10th prize Lunch in Ballyroe, Richard O’ Mahony.
MONSTER BINGO
A Monster Bingo in aid of Curraheen Community Room Extension will be held in the KDYS Denny Street this Sunday, November 4th at 2pm. A Jackpot worth €1000 must be won on the day. There will also be many other great cash and spot prizes plus a FREE door prize worth €100. Everybody welcome!
BALLYLONGFORD KUH MASS
The annual November Mass for patients (including those who died by stillbirth and miscarriage) who died in Kerry University Hospital during the year will be celebrated in the hospital Chapel of Christ the Healer on Monday 5th Nov. at 7pm. Relatives and friends invited.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The recent church gate collection in aid of The Disabled Drivers Association amounted to €594.68. Thank you for your generosity.
HISTORY OF BALLYLONGFORD PRIEST
Hostage to the Devil, a screening of the acclaimed documentary film on Ballylongford born Fr. Malachy Martin will take place on Wednesday 31st Oct. 7.30pm AT KERRY WRITERS MUSEUM The Square Listowel. lecture Adm. €5.00 contact 068-22212 email:info@kerrywritersmuseum.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
The North Kerry Older Persons Maintenance Service are now taking requests for Winter work. We provide a low cost maintenance and minor repair service specifically for senior members of the community of North Kerry. Prepare your home for the cold weather (i.e. power washing footpaths and driveways). Christmas is quickly approaching and now is the time to tackle indoor improvements and repairs. We also offer home cleaning and domestic support. For more information please call 068 23429 or 0873776724.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer Classes for iPads and Laptops for Beginners will be held subject to interest from 8 to 10 people. If interested call Mary on 087 7826432.
INTERNET CLASSES
Internet classes with Mary Gorman. Free classes 2 hours a week for 4 weeks in Ballybunion, Ballylongford, Listowel and Tarbert. Those interested please call Mary at 087 7826432.
CE SCHEME JOB VACANCIES
We currently have two vacancies in the Tarbert Ballylongford CE scheme; Environmental Operative for Tarbert village #CES2090219. Heritage & Coffee shop assistant in Tarbert Bridewell #CES-2090217. No experience is necessary for either position, as full training will be provided. To see if you are eligible and if you would like to discuss this further please contact Jim O’Connor or Jackie Kissane on 068 43824 or email asdeeballycommunityproject@gmail.com
CHURCH NOTICES
The following are the Notices for St Michael of the Archangel for this coming week: Reader’s for Saturday 3rd November: Paddy Kennelly. Sunday 4th November: Catherine Ahern.
Eucharistic Ministers for the month of November: Saturday Vigil Mass 7.00pm: Michael Barrett, Margaret Flavin, Ann Fitzgerald. Sunday 10.30am: Teresa Kennelly, Ann Lanigan. Counters for November: Áine Uí Choncubhair, Paddy Kennelly, Chris O Donoghue. Altar Servers for November: Saturday 7.00pm: Maurice Flavin, Fionn & Cathal Byrne. Sunday 10.30am: Abbie Collins, Clodagh Heaphy, Amy Dunlea. Church and Sanctuary this week: Marian Moroney. Parish Office: The Parish Secretaries Office at the Presbytery will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm and on Fridays from 9 to 11.30am where mass Bookings, Baptismal Bookings and Wedding Bookings can be made.
House Calls: If anyone who is sick or housebound would like Fr. Pádraig to call to them at home please contact the office at (068) 43110. First Friday Calls: The First Friday Calls for the Sick and Housebound in both Bally and Tarbert will take place on this Wednesday 31st October with calls in Tarbert taking place on the early morning while calls in Ballylongford will take place in early afternoon.
HOLY DAY: Next Thursday 1st November is a holy day of obligation “Feast of All Saints” and Mass will be celebrated at St Michael of the Archangel Church Ballylongford on Wednesday Evening (Vigil) at 7pm. Mass for All Saints Day will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church Asdee on Thursday Morning (1st Nov) at 9.30am. Next Friday is the feast of “All Souls” and beginning of the month of The Holy Souls.
STAGE THEATRE
Tarbert Theatre Players will present a Bryan MacMahon’s epic which tells of the tale of a young tinker couple as they journey with family through Ireland, from the north to the south on their spring carts. It is a story of love and hate, of birth and death. It is a story that will make you laugh and make you want to cry. The play will be staged at Tarbert Community Centre on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of November next at 8 pm. Tickets are 10 euros each. For further Information call Eithne at 068/36238 to buy your tickets. The show goes to St John’s Listowel for performances on November 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th. To Book tickets for the Listowel performances ring Joe on 068-22566 to secure tickets.
PRE FAMINE TALK
The Tarbert Historical Society will host Tom Donovan, Limerick historian who will talk on ‘Pre Famine Violence in North Kerry and West Limerick’ in the Bridewell, Tarbert on this coming Saturday 20th October at 7.30pm. Everybody welcome and cupán tae afterwards.
BROSNA SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Jimmy Budkley - ConcertDate - 17 November 2018. Venue - Brosna Church - door open 7pm. An amazing event that promises to be magical. Tickets €20.
Christmas Market - Date - 23 November 2018. Venue - Brosna Hall - 5pm-9pm. A wonderful opportunity to buy some lovely seasonal foods and gifts. Organiser: Dora - 0863163081
Medals Presentation Night - Date - 30 November 2018. Venue - Brosna Hall 6.30pm. Organiser - Brosna Coiste na nOg
GOING IN SEARCH OF GLORY
After a spectacular football season (so far) that saw both the U16’s and Senior teams climb to the loft heights of Division 2, our Senior Team juggernaut is pulling out of the station again. On 11 November in Duagh, the Orange menace descends on Ballydonoghue in our first game of the North Kerry Championship. This match is merely a step towards bringing home the elusive North Kerry Championship trophy. We wish Dave, his selectors and fantastic squad the very best in their preparations for the exciting weeks ahead. Focus, Believe, Achieve!
NOTES
Compiled by Mairead Moriarty - 086 859 6409 - moriartymairead@
CAMP SUCCESS
Congratulations to Jean Farrell, Ballinknockane, Camp who graduated with a B. Comm, (International) with Irish from University College Cork last weekend. Maith an cailín !
ICA
A prayer service for the deceased members of Camp ICA will be held at the Church of Ireland, Kilgobbin on Thursday, 1st November at 7.00 p.m. Refreshments afterwards at the Old School, Camp.
MONSTER BINGO
A Monster Bingo in aid of Curraheen Community Room Extension will be held in the KDYS Denny Street this Sunday, November 4th at 2pm. A Jackpot worth €1000 must be won on the day. There will also be many other great cash and spot prizes plus a FREE door prize worth €100. Everybody welcome!
STORIED KERRY
A Meitheal Consultation Conference led by Frank Lewis was held in Killarney last Saturday. The gathering was to celebrate and promote the story of Kerry and Kerry’s stories, the day was both inspiring and interesting. District representatives lead thematic workshops and discussions. Dr. Criostóir Mac Carthaigh, National Folklore Collection, UCD, Dr. Richard McElligott, UCD and Batt Burns, Seanachaí were among the panel of eminent speakers on the day.
And there was story telling too, Sean Lyons, Tralee and Killorglin’s own Eamonn Edso Crowley had the house in peals of laughter telling stories in their own inimitable way and some with a moral to them too. Long may the art of story telling continue and grow in our county, unique to us all in Kerry.
Congratulations to Frank Lewis Chairman and Founder and the committee of Meitheal. Local area consultation was chaired by the following–Michaél O Coileáin, Daingean Uí Chúis, Pat Kavanagh, Caherciveen, Tommy Martin, Castleisland, Brendan O Sullivan, Kenmare, Donal Hickey, Killarney, Eamonn Crowley, Killorglin, Mary Kennelly, Listowel, Séan Lyons, Tralee. Go néirí an t-adh libh !