KILLORGLIN

SURPRISE,SURPRISE

I have not been released from the Kerryman yet!! One of these days il be gone...

THE LATE GERRY MURPHY

It was with great sadness we heard that our good friend Gerry Murphy, Killorglin had passed away. Lord have mercy on his soul! Gerry was a Dublinman but became a Kerryman when he married Miss Ann McCarthy, The Square, Killorglin, many years ago. Gerry was No,I at all sports, Golf,Bowling, Dancing, Eletrics, Singing, name any sport and he was the best! . Gerry joined in all bus tours that SeanChairde took to Mayo, Donegal, Clare etc. He loved travelling with Margaret SWEENEY,s tours, we got our quota of sweets for the journey. He was one generous man!,Gerry loved dancing on board ship, he always asked the ladies of Killorglin who travelled with him. His name is even down for the Cruise in March. God bless you Gerry! The Bowlers of Killorglin, Beaufort, Glenbeigh, and Killarney will miss you.

Our deepest sympathy to your daughters Rosemarie, Ann, Emir and Miriam, and sons in law and Grandchildren. May you rest in the arms of the Lord!

THE LATE JOAN CROWLEY

Joan Crowley nee Lovett, Kenmare, whose death occurred on January 23rd 2017. Deepest sympathy to Daughter Una and son in law Brendan McGillycuddy, grandchildren and great grandchildren Rest in peace in the arms of the Lord!

THE LATE MOLLY BREEN

Molly Breen, Killarney and previously Kilgobnet. Molly was a first cousin to Bishop O Sullivan, and the O Sullivan’s Bakers of Killorglin. May God have mercy on your soul.

CIORCAL CAINTE

Irish conversation for adults resuming on Tuesdays at 8.00 pm at theManor Inn. If you only have basic knowledge of Irish, you are welcome.

BOI ENTERPRISE

A launch event will be on Friday 3 Rd February in Bank of Ireland, Killorglin at 4.00pm and all are welcome to hear the details of the Enterprise Town 2017 and discuss. Tea and coffee will be provided. Any business or community group attending the launch will be given preference in allocation of slots for the enterprise Town Exhibition. For those business and Sports clubs enable to attend the launch on the 3rd but interested in show casing their brand at the exhibition, please contact Fergus Clifford, Bank of Ireland on 07662-410 to fergusclifford@boi.com.

LOCAL HISTORY

The Rituals of St. Bridget—Purity—Protection and Parturiton is the title of an illustrated lecture to be given on the 3rd. February in the KCYMS. (Mini Thetre) when we can learn of happenings on St. Bridget Day. All are welcome to the talk by archaeologist Billy Mag fhloinn (UL). Arranged by Killorglin History and Folklore Society in association with the Biddy,s Day Committee which has a weekend of activities organised? .

If you want to comment on anything,ring Eileen at 087-9013926

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ

The Laune Rangers qualifying round of Scór na bPáistí will be held in the Intermediate School on Thursday 16th February at 7.30pm. The competitions are open to Primary School students who are members of the club.

More information: (087) 1278638

WHIST

Whist winners: Ann Daly, Peg Brosnan, John Joe Fitzgerald, James Murphy, Francis Burke, Mai McKenna, Christina Griffrin, Maureen Brennan, Mary O’Shea, Maureen O’Sullivan, Hilda Coffey, John McMahon, Frank Brennan.

Whist on Thursday 9pm. Everybody welcome.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ

The Laune Rangers qualifying round of Scór na bPáistí will be held in the Intermediate School on Thursday 16th February at 7.30pm. The competitions are open to Primary School students who live in the Laune Rangers area of the Parish. More information: (087) 1278638.

“THE YOUNG AMERICANS”

“The Young Americans” are coming to Killorglin. Would you like your child to participate in their weekend Music & Drams/ Performing Arts Workshops on 3rd,4th & 5th February? The Workshops are open to young people from 8 to 18 yrs. From the Mid-Kerry area, culminating with a show in the CYMS. Details/Registration from Killorglin Community College (066) 9761168, www. killorglincc.ie or social media @ KillorglinCC

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to three students from Killorglin Community College who have brought huge honour to their school after their achievements in this years BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin’s RDS recently. Jack Nagle with his ‘Tractor Safety Lock’, Timothy McGrath with his ‘Ultra Vision’ which assists visually impaired people and Natasha Myers with her project ‘Does playing my board game help people with dyslexia’ Staff, students, parents and the wider community are very proud of Jack, Timothy and Natasha. Congratulations and well done.

TIDY TOWNS

Killorglin Tidy Towns will hold their Annual AGM in O’Grady’s Bar, on Thursday February 23rd at 8pm. If you would like to bring a particular issue to the notice of our committee group, we would appreciate if you could get in touch and we will make every effort to add same to the Agenda. There are great plans in the pipe line for 2017, as we strive towards the elusive ‘medals’ category and as always we would be delighted if you had a spare hour to help out!

Most of our volunteers, work on particular projects and get involved at times of the year that suit their own commitments. Do you have a special gift or talent and bursting to get involved in the community, please don’t hesitate to come along and introduce yourself to anyone of the committee. We too are all VOLUNTEERS giving of our time to better our town.We meet every Saturday morning, 10 am at the monument in the Fairfield for c. 2 hours to clean, plant, paint and enjoy the great outdoors !!You are welcome to join us any Saturday morning–old friends and new always welcome!

Come along with whatever cleaning tools you have at home. Gloves, brushes, shovels, pickers, weed scrapers, and most importantly a good smile. Tell your friends and neighbours perhaps they too might like to come along.

A very special mention to Declan Mangan of Killorglin Pantomime. Last performance of Robin Hood is this coming Sunday Feb 5th in the INEC Killarney. He even has a verse dedicated to Tidy Towns. Bring the family you wont be disappointed.Killorglin Tidy Towns Wildlife crew have been busy with the Secondary Schools putting new bird boxes in place. More details to follow later on. Continue to follow us on facebook & twitter for the latest and upcoming work being done in your area. Any questions call Orna on 087 9871807.