The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
CAHERDANIEL REUNION
Reunion of Caherdaniel National School takes place from 26-28 May 2017.This is the first reunion of the Old School which closed its doors in 1971 after 96 years. So we look forward to meeting as many as possible on this weekend where you can renew old friendships, reminis about old times and enjoy a weekend of stepping back in time. This is the ideal time for you to have a reunion with your family. On Fri 26th there will be a welcome briefing and opportunity to enjoy lots of memorabilia in the local Hall. On Sat evening Buffet & Entertainment in the Hall. Full programme of events for Sat and Sun to follow. For now Save the Date on your calendar.We would love to receive any old school photographs that you have, just scan and email to caherdanielnsreunion@gmail.com
CÚRSAÍ
Safe Pass De Satharn an 4ú Márta sa ComhchoisteHACCP eile Márta Satharn eigin data le cinntú. Áisiúil do éinne go bhfuil suim acu san Earnáil lónadóireacht / fháilteachais le linn an tSamhraidh. Áine 066 9474888
SIOPA FEIRME
Beidh an Siopa Feirme oscailte ar an Aoine amhain idir 10rn go 4in go dtí go bhfógrofar a mhalairt. CoursesSafe Pass Saturday March 4th at the Comhchoiste
HACCP
There will be another HACCP course in March on a Saturday, date to be confirmed. This would be ideal for anyone intending working in the catering/hospitality sector during the summer. If interested ring Anne at 066 9474888
THE FARM SHOP
The Farm Shop will be open every Friday from 10am to 4pm until further notice.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Fitzgerald and extended Families on the recent death of Seamus Fitzgerald, Derrynane Beg, Caherdaniel. May he rest in peace.
CAHERCIVEEN ST. MARY’S
Congratulations to the new management team of the St. Mary’s Senior football team-Kieran McCarthy, Gerdie O’ Sullivan & Cormac O’ Shea. Wishing them all the best of luck for the coming season.
SYMPATHY
We offer our sincere sympathy to the Murphy family on the death of John(formerly of 3 Marian Place). May he rest in peace.
NEIDIN HATS
Come along to an evening with NEIDIN HATS of Kenmare –design and create hats and headpieces for all occasions-in the O’ Connell Centre, Caherciveen on Wednesday March 1st from 7.30-9.30pm. All welcome. For further info please contact Kathleen on 087 7432744/Catherine on 087 9089585 after 5pm.
CUANMHUIRE
The Cuan Mhuire Treatment Centre wishes to thank everyone for the amount of €803.20 collected recently in the Caherciveen area.
MENS SHED
Art Classes: Every Monday from 2pm-4pm. Cookery Classes: Every Tuesday from 1pm-3pm.
Shed open daily 11am-4.30pm and new members welcome. Activities: Full size snooker table, 31 card games, keep fit classes every Tuesday & Friday from 10am11.30am. Modern kitchen available for baking,cooking etc. Large workshop available to members for woodwork. Membership fee per annum is e10, now due for renewal for current members. Large bags of kindling for sale (e5) by calling to the Shed during opening hours. We are located at the town side of Fexco office, please follow sign at bottom of road. There is also a large sign outside the Shed to indicate the entrance. Looking forward to meeting you there when you call.
BRIDGE CLUB
Results 08/02/2017: 1. Josephine McGill & Joanna Hardy. 2. Kathleen O’ Shea & Kay Neave. 3. Catherine O’ Shea & Joan Griffin. Bridge is played on Wednesdays in Ring of Kerry Hotel @ 7.30pm. New members welcome.
ST. MARY’S GAA CLUB LOTTO:
No winner, numbers drawn 05/02/2017- 4,12,13,25. €100 Tommy O’ Connell, OTW. €50 Tom Corridan, Caherdaniel. €20 Collette O’ Sullivan, Ballinskelligs. €20 Collette Curran, Ballinskelligs. €20 Tadgh Dennehy, Dublin(yearly). Next weeks jackpot €4,100.
TIDY TOWNS
Can all property owners please look after their own places and have the town looking great for the coming year.
READERS – IMPORTANT
If you wish to include anything in the notes, please contact ACARD on 066 9472777 or email: acardsiveen@gmail.com before 10.00 on Friday mornings.
CROMANE GAA LOTTO
The numbers drawn on 8th February 17 were 24, 5.18.1. There was no winner of the €10,000 Jackpot. Four prizes of €40 each went to
Noreen & Patie O.Sullivan, Cromane. Ticket sold by Christine Casey
Kathleen Falvey, Lonhart. Ticket sold by Kathleen Sullivan.
Margaret Corkery, Mallow. Ticket sold by Hanah Marys.
Lochlainn & Scott. Liss. Ticket sold by Patie Healy
Next weeks Jackpot is €10,100. If youre not in, you cant win.
Tickets available from local businesses, local sellers and Cr. Union in Bars and various shops in Killorglin and Cromane. Annual and Half Annual Tickets available from Club Officers or on Line.
ALL IRELAND JUNIOR FINAL
Cromane Gaa Club wish all the best to Glenbeigh/Glencar in their quest for all Ireland glory next weekend.
DEATH
The sudden death occurred in Coventry, England of Diane Griffen wife of Michael Griffin, nephew of the late Hannah Griffen. Michael & Diane spent their holidays in Cromane at the Lake. She was a Bingo follower and liked walking and was delighted to be a Granny and a good homemaker. Sincere Sympathy to her husband Michael, daughters, Sons in Law and grandchild and all her family, relations and friends. Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm dilis.
BINGO
Bingo in CYMS Killorglin every Sun night at 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,200.
LEE STRAND MASCOTS
Please keep Lee Strand Mascots for your local National School so they may enter for the Cash for Schools Competition.
CURROW CURRANS BINGO NIGHT
St. Bridget’s Basketball Club will hold a bingo night in Currow Community Centre on Friday February 17th commencing at 8.00pm. This is a fundraiser for the club. Adult books €8, children €5. Complimentary refreshments and raffle prizes.
CASTLEISLAND PASTORAL
Up Coming Events for Castleisland Pastoral Area
Fatima Centenary 2017: The Castleisland Pastoral Area will be marking this with a Special Mass in Castleisland Parish Church at 7.00pm on Tuesday 14th March. Fr. Noel Spring will speak on what happened in Fatima 100 years ago, and Fr. Dan O’Riordan will speak on what Fatima means in today’s world.
Castleisland Pastoral area is organising a 12-hour Eucharistic Adoration in Castleisland Parish Church on Friday 31st March 2017 from 8.00am to 8.00pm. During this period of adoration, there will be five hours when priests are available for confessions. We invite people from the five parishes in the pastoral area to attend this twelve-hour period of Eucharistic adoration.
Evening of prayer for the parish takes place in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Thursday 16th, February, 7.00-9.30pm. Cost for the night in Ardfert is €15. If you wish to travel, please contact the Parish Office or the Sacristy after Mass this weekend. If you need transport, contact Nora at 0863872667. Everybody is welcome.
Evening of Reflection for all Eucharistic Ministers of the Kerry Diocese in Ardfert Retreat Centre on Tuesday, 21st of February, 7.00-10.00pm, led by Bishop Bill Murphy. Please contact Parish Office to confirm if you will attend.
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE
The Faith Prayed: Fr. Sean Sheehy, Wednesday, 15th of February, 7.00-8.30pm.
Reflection Day with Bishop Brendan Comiskey: Saturday the 18th of February (open to all) and Sunday the 19th of February. 10.00am-5.00pm (for those I recovery, family and friends) Contact: 066-7134276.
PLAYGROUP
Playgroup is starting at An Riocht Athletic Club every Friday morning 11.00-12.00pm. 0-4 year olds, €3/ family. All are welcome. Great fun for kids, tea and chat for adults. Contact 087-9321594.
TALK ON BRAIN HEALTH
There is a talk on Brain Health in Lyrecrompane Resource Centre on Tuesday the 21st of February at 7.15pm.
FARRANFORE- FIRIES SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Mary Hanafin( nee Dennehy ), Abbeydorney and late of Mounthenry. Removal was from O=92Connor=92s Funeral Home to St Gertrude=92s Church, Firies and after Requiem Mass on Tuesday 6th to Old Kilnanare Cemetery.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and best wishes to John Griffin, Ballyheigue and Melissa Hassett, Doneraile who were married in St Gertrudes Church, Firies.
COLLECTION
Firies Community Games are holding their annual church gate collection on 18th and 19th February at both churches. Your support is much appreciated.
31 CARD DRIVE
Farranfore Hall on Saturday 11th1st Kathleen Fitzgerald and Kathleen Brosnan; Raffle: Sean Enright, John Healy, Tim Moriarty, Sean Enright. 31 card drive in Marian Hall, Firies on Friday nights at 9.15pm
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Co Finals of the cultural events took place over the weekend. This was a very busy week for Community Games. On Friday night the recitations were held. Congratulations to Cian Sheahan who won a silver medal.
Jack Costello represented Firies in the solo singing in a very competitive event and is still young enough to compete next year. In the singing group Ciara Duggan, Emma Affonso, Alianne Fleming, Jack Costello, Rachel Murphy & Muireann Ring performed for Firies. Thank you to Rachel Hoctor who trained this group.
The art and hand writing competitions are being run through the schools. Swimming u8, u10, u12, u14, u16 boys and girls will be held on March 5th in Tralee Sports Complex. Gymnastics will be held on 26th March.
Cross Country, mixed Distance & Marathon will also be held in March. If you would like to register for any of above events or need any further information please contact Hazel Norris on 0879548348.
Church gate collection for Firies Community Games takes place at all masses in Firies and Ballyhar next weekend 18/19 February. We would be grateful for your support to this collection.
BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC
LOTTO - No.s 11 , 13 , 20 ,28. No winner of Jackpot. 5 x €25 Shane Reidy ,Farranfore .Ryan Quilter, Firies. Diarmuid o Neill ,Two mile school.Margaret Kelly ,Farranfore & Kevin Deady ,Fenit. Next Draw for jackpot of €6,300 will take place on sunday next 19th at sheahans bar ,firies. Tickets €2 available from club sellers/committee & local establishments.The club thanks its sellers & those who purchase tickets.
TEAMS - Our seniors drew 2-2 with Ballyheigue Athletic at Murt Scott Park. A late equaliser cancelled out two great strikes by Niall Mccarhy in a game whom Brian o Sullivan ,Dan o Shea,Ger Fitzgerald ,Edward Kerrisk ,Padraig o Connor & the O Donoghue brothers James & shane excelled. Our u16s defeated inter Kenmare on a 3-0 scoreline with goals from Jack Duggan ,Liam Moloney & Harry Doody.Our U13s advanced in the cup with a good home 4-1 victory over Killorglin. A hat trick by Stephen Palmer and one from Colin o Callaghan sealed the victory.Jack Costello,Aaron Burke ,Hugh Walsh & Declan o Connor played well. Our 15s went top of the table thanks to their 1-0 home victory v Camp utd.Craig o Sullivan scored a headed goal on 15 minutes for whom James o Leary ,Nathan Callaghan & Conor o Sullivan excelled for Danny’s & Tony’s well coached team.
ST ANNES BASKETBALL
Weekend results: Lee Strand Academy Girls Pool 2 St Anne’s. 18. TK Bobcats. 26 Lee Strand U16 Girls Div 3 Plate Final Kenmare Kestrels. 29. St Anne’s. 51 Senior Men Div 2 Glenbeigh 32. St Anne’s. 55 Lee Strand U14 Girls Div 3 Plate Final St Anne’s. 27. St Bridget’s. 38