KILGARVAN

DEATH

Donal O’Connor originally from Tralee and married to Abina Morley, passed away in Cheltenham, UK on Monday 20th February 2017. Abina came from Gortloughera, Kilgarvan and is a sister of Jerry (Kilgarvan) and Dan (Kenmare). To Donal’s wife Abina, sons Gerard and Michael, daughter Colette and extended family we express our deepest Sympathy.

BISHOP EAMON CASEY

We extend our sympathy to the family of Bishop Eamonn Casey who died on the 13th March 2017. The funeral Mass for Most Rev. Eammon Casey took place on Thursday March 16th at Galway Cathedral. Thereafter he was interred in the Cathedral Crypt. Many people travelled to Galway to pay their respects including Tadgh O’Donoghue who was at his ordination as Bishop of Kerry in July 1969. Thomas O’Reilly whose grand aunts and relatives were friends of Rev Eammon Casey and very much in praise of his pastoral work during his time in London from 1960 to 1969 also travelled. He was Bishop of Kerry from 1969 to 1976. Bishop Eammon has been well known for his pastoral and community work. As Bishop of Kerry, he signed off on the Church property sold to Kilgarvan GAA in 1976. The club will be forever grateful for this benevolent deed.

CULA

Congratulations to Cula GAA Club on winning the All Ireland Hurling Club Championship on St. Patricks day and also Dublin resident and former Kilgarvan man, Patrick O’Donghue, Inchincoosh who is very much involved with the Cula club as one of their club administrators.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Thursday night at 8:00pm in Pobal Scoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare. Jackpot is €200 and can be won on 58 calls or less. All welcome.

TIDY TOWNS

Kilgarvan Tidy Towns will re-commence on Monday 27th March. Meet at the Church at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome to come along and help. New volunteers most welcome.

CLEAN UP

The Kerry County Clean Up takes place on Saturday 8th April. Meet at the Church at 12 noon. It would be great if people from the surrounding roads/areas could attend.

VINTAGE RUN

The Easter Vintage dedicated car run will take place on Sunday 9th April 2017 from Kilgarvan to Kilmacalogue where the winner will receive the Joe Sweeney Memorial trophy. Registration fee is €15 and starts at 10:00am in the Community Centre, Kilgarvan Run will begin at 12 noon.