CURROW/ CURRANS

RECENT DEATHS

Recent deaths of the following; Michael Egan, Cork and Currow Village, Ned Riordan, Castleisland and Dromulton, Currow, Johnny Frank O’Connor, Tralee and Ranaleen, Currow. John Leane, Dublin and Annabeg Castleisland Currow. It was my honour and privilege to know all four gentlemen to their finger tips, being a next door neighbour of Michael Egan, with Ned Riordan and Johnny Frank all from the Parish. Deepest sympathy is extended to their families and very large circle of friends. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

LIAM LAWTON

Castleisland Parish will host a concert featuring Liam Lawton in Castleisland Parish Church on Monday evening 5th December 2016. This concert is a fundraiser for Brosna Parish which has a substantial parish debt arising out of works one on the Parish Church some time ago. Tickets (€20) will be on sale in due course at Killeentierna Parish Office.

PARISHCOUNCIL MEETING

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting in this Monday in Parish Centre at 8pm. This meeting will discuss the Christmas Party which is being held in the Killarney Oaks Hotel on Sunday 11th December.

BINGO FUNDRAISER

St. Bridget’s Basketball Club will host their annual Bingo Fundraiser in Currow Community Centre on Friday, November 18th. Adult book €10 and child’s book €5. Lots of great prizes and complimentary refreshments.

RAMBLING HOUSE

Rambling House at Heritage Centre, Scartaglen Monday 14th at 8.30pm. Admission Free. Raffle and refreshments. All are welcome.

FARMERS TALK

North, East & West Kerry Development invite farmers who wish to supplement their income to contact them for a chat at the K.W.D. Office, Castleisland on this Wednesday at 8pm. Community Groups who are interested in availing of the Rural Social Scheme are also invited on the same night.

DEATH

The Parish was stunned and saddened at the weekend when the news came through of the tragic farm accident on the farm of Shane Foley, Barnfield, Currow. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. Shane Foley was a hard working farmer and a gentlemen. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife Anne and family, extended family, neighbours and many friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.