The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
KILCUMMIN
YOUTH 2000
Youth 2000 will be hosting a Catholic youth retreat in St. Brendan’s College on 7th - 9th April. A big attendance (aged 16-35yrs) is expecting at this donation only event, with newcomers most welcome. The weekend will consist of a programme covering Youth masses, talks, music, games etc. Residential-so please bring a sleeping bag! For more information contact 086 3066892 or www.youth2000.ie or our Facebook page.
PARISH CLEAN-UP
Volunteers who would like to take part in the annual clean-up during the month of April in their own area can do so at a date convenient to themselves. All bags will be collected at a later date. For bags contact the Rural Development Office at 064-6643357 or John 086-1579381.
COMHALTAS NEWS
MEETING: The next Branch meeting will take place on 6th April at 8pm in the Rural Development Office. All welcome.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: The County Fleadh annual church gate collection will be taken up on the weekend of 1st and 2nd April. Please support.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Well done to all our young members who participated at the weekend Masses on St. Patrick’s Day.
COUNTY FLEADH: The closing date for entries to the County Fleadh must be with Branch Secretary Louise Finnegan by Saturday the 1st April. Entry forms available in the Rural Development Office or online at www.kerrycomhaltas.ie Please note you must be a member of Kilcummin Comhaltas Branch.
FLAG DAY: Our Annual Flag Day will take place on Saturday 8th April. The Branch would appreciate if you could contribute an hour and a half to help in our fundraising efforts. Please contact Irene on 087- 6950672. Your help would be much appreciated.
M.S. COLLECTION
South Kerry M.S. Church Gate Collection takes place on Saturday and Sunday April 8th and 9th at all Masses. Please support.
ICA
Knitting session Wednesday 29th March at 8pm in Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome.
‘BLACK ‘47 IN KERRY’
‘Black ‘47 In Kerry’ will be presented by Dr Shane Lehane, Historian and Author, in Killarney Library on Tuesday 28th March at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. Organised by Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. www. kerryhistory.ie
KILCUMMIN NS OPEN DAY
Kilcummin N.S. will be holding an Open Day for all prospective students and their families on Thursday, 6th April 2017, from 2.15pm - 4pm. All are welcome to attend. Tá Fáilte roimh chách! Please contact the school (064) 6643163 if you require an enrolment form.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Anabla N.S. will be having its annual clothes collection on Wednesday April 5th. All clothes can be dropped to the school from Wednesday 29th March - April 4th. All donations greatly appreciated. Bags, belts and shoes also accepted. No pillows or duvets. Any queries please contact Robert 0876270677 or Kathrina 087-6936724.
MASTERGEEHA FC
U11 Mastergeeha v Killarney Athletic. On Saturday Mastergeeha played two game against our near neighbours. Both sides won a game each with Emmett Spillane, Danny Coffey and Gavin Barry scoring for Mastergeeha. All involved did well.
U13 Mastergeeha 2 Iveragh 1. In this close game Mastergeeha had to battle all the way to get the three points. Mastergeeha took the lead mid-way through the first half when Colin O Leary finished off a good move. However just before the break the visitors equalised. In the second half Mastergeeha pushed forward and took the lead with 15 minutes remaining after Donnagh Faly was fouled and Mark O Shea converted the penalty. After this the boys defended well with Oisin O’Leary making some good save to ensure the three points.
U15 Cup Ballyhar 3 Mastergeeha 1. The final score flattered the hosts somewhat as this was a more even contest throughout with the lads competing well against promotion chasing Ballyhar. A 2 min purple patch midway through the 1st half when Ballyhar scored 2 quick goals put them in the driving seat but the lads replied before the break when Philip O’Leary volleyed home after great wing play from Cian Dineen. Nathan McCarthy also went close.
The home side struck again early in the 2nd half and although Geeha kept pressing to try and get back in the game they couldn’t make the breakthrough. All played well.
GREYHOUND BAR CUP REPLAY Mastergeeha 1 Strand Road 3. In this contest the seniors started well and lead at the break thanks to a goal from Eoin Horan. However early in the second half the visitors equalised. After this both sides created chances and Strand Road took the lead with 15 minutes remaining. For the remainder of the game the seniors pushed forward but could not the get an equaliser with the visitors scoring on the break in the final minutes.
U17 Mastergeeha 1 Park 2. In this game the boys started well and took the lead when Dylan Murphy finished well. However the visitors scored two goals in quick succession. After this Mastergeeha created the better chances with Paul O Shea and Anthony Darmody hitting the crossbar, and Jamie O Shea going close. In the second half Mastergeeha defended well and created some good chances with James Lynch, Jamie O Shea and Dylan Murphy all going close. However the boys could not get the equaliser they deserved.
FAI JUNIOR CUP SEMI FINAL Kilbrean Park has been selected to host the semi-final of this year Junior Cup on Saturday 8th April between Killarney Celtic and Sherriff. It is great honour to stage this semi-final of a National competition.
MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO
There was no winner on Friday 24th March, 2017. Numbers drawn were 1, 19, 21, 22. Consolation prizes were €100 Mary Carroll, Maulyarkane, Kilcummin. €60 Caoimhe Lehane, Lacca, Kilcummin. €30 Bertie Curtin, Knocklebede, Kilcummin. €30 Anne & Karen O’Shea, 62 St. Brendans. €30 Maurice & Geraldine Guilfoyle, Kilcummin. Jackpot now €6,300.