FARRANFORE FIRIES

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to John Joe and Kitty Fitzgerald, Leamnaguillea on the death of Kitty’s sister, Mary Kelly; also, to Macartan (Maxi) Donohoe and family, Farranfore on the death of his brother-in-law, Daniel O’Connell, Rockchapel.

AN TAOISEACH

Enda Kenny TD attended the official opening of The Kerry Food Hub at Firies on Monday last. All units are now occupied and a staff of 12, between full and part-time are employed there.

OPEN DAYS

Knockaderry NS, Farranfore Village, near GAA hall and field, will have open mornings on Saturday, 1st April and Saturday, 8th April from 10am to 12 midday. We welcome parents to come and view the school and meet the teachers. Please contact the school on 066 9764 729 for further information.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The AGM will take place on Thursday 6th April in Sherwoods, Farranfore at 9.00pm. All are wlcome.

COUNTY CLEAN UP is on Saturday 8th April. Meeting from 9.00am outside Moriarty’s Centra, Farranfore. Bags, Hi-Vis and gloves provided -- if required. All help greatly appreciated.

KERRY LADIES

Emma Sherwood was a member of the Kerry senior team that beat Armagh on Sunday in Duagh. Martha Fitzgerald and Katie Brosnan were members of the Kerry under 14s that beat Cork. They will play Tipperary in the next round. Well done .

31 CARD DRIVE

Farranfore hall on Saturday 25th March- 1st Mgt O’Connor, Denis O’Sullivan; Anne Walsh, Eugene O’Callaghan; Raffle: John Healy, Francis Linehan, Mary Moriarty, Mary B O’Sullivan, Mce Leahy. 31 in the Marian Hall, Firies on Friday nights and Whist Drive on Wednesday nights , also, in the Marian Hall.

BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC

LOTTO - No.s 9 ,21 ,24 ,29. No winner of Jackpot. 5 x €25 Ursula Myers ,Farranfore. Helen Ahern c/o Pat Cooper. Adrian Quirke, Tralee. Noel Kenny ,Firies & Budge Grady ,Firies. Next draw for a Jackpot of €6600 will take place on saturday next at Hendersons Bar ,firies. Tickets €2 are available from club lotto sellers ,Committee members & local establishments. Thanks to all those who support our lotto.

TEAMS - Our U14s travelled to Kenmare in the league where we lost out on a 5-2 scoreline with our goals being scored by Bryan Burke & Peter Cosgrave. Best on the Day were Dillon Butler, Aaron o Shea & Christopher Palmer. Our U13s made the trip to Ballyheigue in the John Joe Naughton cup but were defeated 3-2 after excelling in the first half with Stephen Palmer & colin o Callaghan scoring the goals while Conall o Mahony ,Luke Ring & Aaron Burke played excellently. The Clubs U15s advanced to the next round of the Healy Family U15 cup with an excellent 3-1 home win to Mastergeeha. Dylan Callaghan ,Patrick o Connor & Jason Brennan hittiing the back of the net. Conor Henderson ,Brian o Driscoll ,Craig o sullivan & Seamus Nagle also played well in this cup tie.

CONGRATULATIONS

Comngratulations & best wishes to all those involved in the establishment of the Kerry Food Hub ,Firies which was officially opened earlier this week.