LYREACROMPANE
LOTTO
There was no winner of the 16th February lotto jackpot of €6050 the numbers drawn were 11,15,16,21. The €35 was won by Leane Family, Lyre and the €20 was won by Caoimhe Lyons, Lyre. The four sets of free tickets for €6200 lotto jackpot next week were won by Nora & Martin Scannell, Sean Enright, Lyre, The Plant, Listowel and James Ahern, Lyre. The Whiskey was won by Joan Roche, Lyre and the Voucher by Buddy Kelliher, Banemore.
SPRING CLEAN
Lyreacrompane N.S are taking part in a recycle event in conjunction with SVP on Wednesday 11th March. Bags are supplied through the school and our local shop. Attached to each bag is a list of clothing and non clothing items that are accepted.
All bags can be dropped to the school on or before 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 11th. We would greatly appreciate your help with this Fund Raising venture for our school.
SCHOOL OPEN DAY
Lyreacrompane National School are holding an open day on Saturday 29th February from 11am to 1p.m. All are welcome to attend and meet our students and staff and experience our wonderful school. We are now open for enrollments so if you want to give your child the best educational opportunities pay us a visit on our open day and/or give us a call on 068 48233.
Grady This weeks jackpot will be €6,500
CARD GAME
The prize money at last weeks card game was divided between the teams of Teddy O Sullivan, Jimmy O Connell and Eamon Sheehan, Mary McCarthy, Margaret O Connell and Sheila Lane.. The winners of the table prize were Florence O Connell, Den Lane and John O Connell. The door prize winner was Mary Murphy with raffle prizes going to Eileen Finnegan, Mary McCarthy, John Lyons and Anita Danaher (twice) Cards as usual on this Thursday at 9pm and all are welcome.
GENERAL ELECTION
Just over two thirds of the electorate cast their votes at Mountcollins N.S. in last weeks general election. As no party received a majority to form a government we could be facing another election if an alliance of parties cannot come together and form a coalition.
GAA LOTTO
There was no winner of the Mountcollins/Tournafulla GAA lotta where the numbers drawn were, 5, 11, 15 and 27. Lucky dip prizes went to Lucy Gleeson, Paul Collins, Abbeyfeale, Diarmuid Curtin, Tournafulla and Helen Lenihan, Mountcollins. The promoters prize went to John Lenihan. This weeks jackpot will be €6,400 and will be held in Keatings Bar, Tournafulla.
RECENT DEATH
Sympathy is extended to Mary O Connor and family, Knockane, Mountcollins on the recent death of her sister Bernie Rohan, Camp, Co. Kerry who passed away during the past week. May she Rest in Peace.
LOURDES PILGRIMAGE
A group from Mountcollins and surrounding areas is being organised to travel to Lourdes later in the year. The group will travel with the Kerry Dioscesan Pilgrimage from September 2nd to September 7th 2020. Enquiries as soon as possible to Margaret at 0876175064 or Kathleen at 0878641353.
BINGO
Despite the bad weather a huge crowd came to support the fund raising bingo in the Community Centre on Sunday last. The event was a huge success thanks to all who supported on the day. Thank you to all the sponsors of various prizes and to all who helped out on the day. Well done to all the winners and we look forward to your continuing support at the next session later in the year. your support. Next draw Friday, March 13.
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KILPADDOGE-MOYVANEKNOCKANURE COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP FUND
EirGrid manages and plans the electricity transmission grid across the island of Ireland. Together with ESB Networks, we are working towards completing an electricity infrastructure project between the substations of Knockanure and Kilpaddoge near Tarbert. We are always grateful for the support and understanding of local communities, and have established a Community Sponsorship Fund with a value of €205,000 to benefit those along the route of the project. You can learn more by attending the launch of the Fund at our Open Evening on Wednesday, March 04, 7:30pm 9:00pm in the Marian Hall, Moyvane or find further information at eirgridgroup.com and secad.ie. The Fund will be open for applications from March 09 to May 15 2020.
Division 5 Ladies League: Moyvane defeated Causeway 4-0. Team: Charlotte Quinn, Laura Lavery, Trish O’Donoghue and Aimee Griffin. Division 5 Men’s League: Ballybunion defeated Moyvane. Team: Dan Browne, Micheal Nolan, Greg Horan and Cathal Sweeney. Moyvane Invitation Tournament was held last Sunday. Results: Division 1&2’s: Timmy Noonan & Edel Kenny defeated Mauriuz (Tralee) & Karen Farrell (Moyvane) in the Final. Division 3: Jack McElligott (Listowel) & Denise Collins (Moyvane) defeated Timmy Flaherty & Ciara Hudson (Moyvane). Division 4: Micheal Collins (Moyvane) & Adele O’Brien (Killarney) defeated Mike O’Shea (Killarney) & Rita McCarthy (Listowel). Division 5: Charlotte Quinn (Moyvane) and Aidan Reidy (Ballyheigue) defeated Aine Knightly (Annascaul) and Dan Browne (Moyvane). Thanks to all who supported our tournament and donated spot prizes.
BALLYLONGFORD BINGO
Ballylongford Bingo will take place on Saturday, February 22 starting bat 8.00pm in Ballylongford Parish Hall. All Welcome.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANEFriday, February 21 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Tommie O and Una O’Sullivan, Moyvane Village. Saturday, February 22 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for James Fitzmaurice, Leitrim Middle and Dublin. Sunday, February 23 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Bridie Stackpoole, Aughrim and her husband, Henry and deceased members of the Stackpoole and Reidy families.
CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Sunday, February 23 Mass at 10.00am for the People of the Parish.
For the record the following was the cast: Madge Moira Hughes , Maura Mary Fleming, Nora O Hora Lorraine Salmon, Cora O Hora Ciara Kerin, Martin Danny O Leary, Fr. McCoy John Walsh, Tom Molloy Tim Dineen and the production team was : Producer Geraldine Pigott, Stage Manager Michelle Daly, Lighting Design Danny O Leary, Lighting and Sound Shay and Nora Walsh, Set Construction David Fleming, Declan O Connell, Danny O Leary, Jerry and Sarah Pigott, Advertising Seanie Hughes. The group have decided to put on two final nights on this Thursday 20th and Sunday 23rd of February.
SAMARITANS COLLECTION
The annual Christmas Samaritans collection in Scartaglen came to E714.54. Sincere thanks is due to all who contributed so generously and a special word of thanks also to those who helped take up the collection.
DEATH
The death took place last week of Frank Coffey of Killarney Road, Castleisland who was originally from Coolnageragh. The deceased who was 83 had been ill for some time. He was employed as a driver by Kerry County Council for a long number of years. The late Frank is survived by his wife Roseanne, by his daughters Elaine, Annemarie and Michelle, by his sisters Eily Mai, Anne and Betty and by his brothers Tom and Jerry. Cremation took place in Shannon Crematorium. May he Rest In Peace.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglen GAA Clubs next Lotto Draw is on this Sunday night February 23 in Lyons Bar when the jackpot will be worth E9,200.
LADIES FOOTBALL COLLECTION
Scartaglen Ladies Football Club will hold their annual church gate collection this weekend at masses in Scartaglen, Cordal and Castleisland. Your support would be appreciated.
GAA REGISTRATION NIGHT
Scartaglen GAA Club are holding another registration night in The Clubhouse on this Friday night February 21st from 6.30pm 7.30pm. Registration will be for senior club membership / registration and for Coiste na nOg. AIR AMBULANCE FUNDRAISER On Sunday next February 23rd there is a fundraising event for the Air Ambulance Service at Star Trax Music Venue, Knocknagree. Providing the entertainment for the afternoon (2.30pm 5.30pm) will be Laura Dunlea and Pat Daly. Admission is E10 and it’s for a very worthy cause.
ACTIVE RETIRED NETWORK
The Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network consists of older persons groups in the Castleisland/Sliabh Luachra area. The network organisers monthly tea dances, positive ageing events, holiday physical and mental stimulation activities and have a Community Choir. For further details and information contact (087) 9126184. The network is supported by Cork/Kerry Community Healthcare, The HSE and Local Link Kerry.