SCARTAGLEN
gained from The New Line Road. Contact Vince on 087/9980226.
VILLAGE FESTIVAL
Festival no.27 took place over the Bank Holiday weekend. Moyvane Development Association would like to thank all those who helped out in any way over the weekend. Thanks to our patrons and sponsors who have supported us down through the years. Thanks also to The Community Sports Hall Committee, The Marian Hall Committee and Fr Kevin for the use of the various facilities over the weekend. Finally we would like to thank all those who supported our fund raising raffle which took place in conjunction with the festival. Thanks to The Connacht Hotel, Galway, The Killarney Oaks, and Holly’s Gala who very generously sponsored the beautiful prizes. Congratulations to the winners: First Prize: Maurice Sheehy, SSE, Tarbert. Second Prize: Anne Fitzmaurice, Moyvane. Third Prize: Liz Mulvihill, Ballylongford.
BALLYLONGFORD CRAFT & FOOD FAIR
This will take place on Sunday November 17. Doors open from 10.00am to 5.00pm. You will find beautiful Christmas present ideas and tasty treats. All are welcome!
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Wednesday, November 06 Mass for Mick Shine, Kent & late of Kilbaha, recently deceased. Saturday, November 09 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Michael Culhane, Ballyguiltenane, Glin & deceased of the Sheahan & Culhane families. Sunday, November 10 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Joan Mulvihill, Moher.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Thursday, November 07 Mass at 7.30pm for the Holy Souls, all on the November Lists. Sunday, November 10 Anniversary Mass at 10.00am for Jack Carmody, Knockanure & deceased members of the Carmody family
LADIES FOOTBALL CELEBRATIONS
Scartaglen Ladies Football Club are having a Celebratory Night and Medal Presentation at Ballygarry House Hotel Tralee on Saturday night November 16th. The Club are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year so it should make for a great night out. Tickets are E30 each for adults, children Under 16 E15 and are available from Anna at (087) 6975717, from Hughes Bar in Cordal or from any member of the committee.
MASS FOR THE HOLY SOULS
There will be mass for the Holy Souls in Scartaglen Church on Monday night November 11 at 8pm.
HANDED DOWN
“Going to the well for water” is the title of a presentation being made by Maire O Keeffe as part of the Handed Down lecture series at Scartaglen Heritage Centre on Saturday night next November 9th commencing at 8pm. Maire will relate stories and memories about musicians and events as she progressed from student to radio presenter and fiddle teacher. Going to the well for water is the first tune she ever learned and she will share her own story with all on the night.
One of County Kerrys finest fiddle players ,she will share a wealth of memories including finding a long lost cassette of a night playing in New York in 1995 with Johnny O Leary and a nephew of Denis Murphy called Andy Horan who played the flute. Expect more rare treasures from Maire’s collection on the night including the famous Cibeal Festival held in Kenmare during the 1980’s.
Special guests on Saturday night next are: a group of young musicians from Kilcummin and Scartaglen, a group from Kileedy/ Ashford/Castlemahon Co. Limerick,
Kealan O Connor from Beaufort, the singer will be Brid O Shea from Currow accompanied by her brother Micheal as well as Mick Culloty, Rhona O Driscoll from Kenmare and Con Herbert, Kileedy. It should be another great nights entertainment.
RAMBLING HOUSE
The next Rambling House session in the Heritage Centre, Scartaglen will be on Monday next November 11 commencing at 8.30pm (please note new starting time for the winter season). As ever admission is free with a raffle and refreshments on the night. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY NIGHT DANCING
The Mike Condon Band will provide the entertainment for the Sunday night dancing at Scartaglen Heritage Centre on Sunday next November 10th. Dancing as usual from 9pm to 11.30pm.
AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
Janice and Moss Carrig will be present for an Afternoon of Prayer in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglen on Sunday November 17 which will commence as usual with The Rosary at 2.30pm. Everyone welcome.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
The church gate collection this weekend is the annual diocesan collection in aid of Irish Church Commissions and Agencies.
CHURCH FINANCE
The Finance Committee has advised that the total raised from fund raising events to date has been €2900 which includes €1285 from the Community Poker Classic, the Community Bingo €550, the Clothes Collection €550 and the Bank Holiday events €515.
The Committee would like to express its sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who donated cash, books and who took part in the events or helped in the running of these events.
Your contributions made it possible to complete many worthwhile projects this year including the replacement of the gas heaters with electric heaters, the upgrading of the church radio system . There are still some books available from the book sale for as little as €2 each or 3 for €5.
CÚRSAI EAGLAISE
The Rosary will continue to be prayed on Tuesday evenings at 7pm during the month of November for the Holy Souls. You can still write the names of your beloved dead on a card provided and place it on the Tree of Remembrance in the Church. The dead will be remembered throughout the month of November.
YOGA CLASSES
Sinead Griffin will be running a course of Yoga Classes in Tarbert Community Centre commencing Thursday November 21 for 5 weeks from 7pm to 8.15pm each night. The beginners yoga course is perfect for those completely new to yoga or for those who would like to refresh and deepen their knowledge of yoga. You can learn the basic postures, breath work and develop a great yoga foundation.
Yoga can help relieve stress and anxiety, build strength and improve flexibility and clear an overactive mind. Booking for this course is essential.
You can call or text Sinead on 087/ 7079941 to sign up or ask any questions.