WATERVILLE

DEATH

John (Seano) O’ Shea of Tullig died peacefully in Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home on Saturday March 18Th. His remains were removed from the Fitzgerald Funeral Home to St Finian’s Church on Sunday evening. Fr Gerard Finucane P.P. celebrated his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Monday and he was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Marion O’ Neill sang and played at his Mass. Sincere sympathy to his brother Raymond, sister Mary O’ Sullivan (Killorglin) nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Suaimhneas siorai da anam dilis.

CYCLE

A large group took part in the Charity Cycle in memory of John Shea, Farranahown on Sunday 19th March. All proceeds go to Group 135 Kerry: Irish Pilgrimage Trust who bring children to Lourdes annually, a group John was very involved with for many years. Gura mile maith agaibh go leir.

BRIDGE

RESULTS FROM WATERVILLE INN Thursday March 16th. 1st Mary Frances and Steve Greene, 2nd Kaye Neave and Michael Curran, 3rd Tie between Betty O’ Sullivan and Esther McAuliffe, Wynne and Eamonn Murphy, Jane Walsh and John Clifford. “31” WINNERS: Liz Curran and Johnny Neill.

RESULTS 23rd MARCH: 1st Kaye Neave & Michael Curran, 2nd Mary Horgan & Noreen Moran, 3rd Tie between Kathleen O’ Shea & Patricia Murphy, Mary Frances & Steve Greene. 4th Betty O’ Sullivan and Esther McAuliffe. “31” WINNERS: Phil & Paud Collins.

HOSPICE WALK

The Annual Good Friday 10km Hospice Walk is being held again this year. Meeting 14TH April @ IRD Carpark at 11.00am for a nice fresh walk to Rineen Pier & Back again. Tea/Coffee & Refreshments served afterwards at The Villa Marie/O Dwyer’s . Sponsorship cards available @ An Corcan Waterville & Carraig Eanna Beauty Waterville. Alternatively, you can join us on the day for the walk & donate. Hope to see you there. ALL WELCOME

ST. FINIAN’S N.S.

Enrolments for Sept 2017 for St. Finian’s N.S., Waterville: Anyone wishing to enrol children for start of school in September 2017 can obtain the necessary Application Form from the school now and need to return it before Thursday, 27 April

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the girls of St. Finian’s national school who won the South Kerry Cumann na mBuinscoil mini 7s for the third year in a row. This is a great achievement and we wish them well as they go forward to the county finals In Fitzgerald Stadium where they will defend their county title which they have won for the past two years. Team as follows: Joni Curran, Leah Dwyer, Holly Galvin, Leanne O’ Sullivan (captain) Lauren Curran, Aoife Dwyer, Sarah Murphy, Maddie Courtney, Clionadh O’ Shea and Clodagh Dwyer.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Rachel Dwyer (daughter to Denis and Michelle) who captained the Kerry U-14 girls football team to a great victory over Cork in the Munster championship. The game took place in Ballyvourney on the 18th March and Rachel played a captains role and controlled matters around the middle of the field setting up vital scores as well as contributing two points of her own. We all extend our best wishes to her and her teammates for the rest of the championships.

CE SCHEME

IRD Waterville currently have vacancies for General Maintenance Worker, Research Worker, Heritage Worker and Admin worker. If interested or for further information contact IRD Waterville Ltd on 0669474366

TALK

From Darkness to Light: Healing on Life’s Journey by Dr. Anne Francis takes place in the Nun’s Chapel in the O’Connell Memorial Church on Thursday 30th March @8pm. All are welcome.

COMHCHOISTE COURSES

HACCP Saturday April 8th at 10am in the Comhchoiste Cost €100 per person. This would be ideal for anyone intending working in the catering/hospitality sector during the summer. If interested ring Anne at 066 9474888

Low Level Walks Guide Training will be conducted in Kerry by the Irish Heart Foundation

This training will take place the weekend of May 27th and 28th and will cost participants €50. This will cover lunch on both days and any training materials. The course will allow participants lead walks on Waymarked ways, looped walks and Slí na Sláinte routes. Further Information 066 9474888

FARM SHOP

Shop Will be open every Friday. If there is anyone who would like to supply bread, scones, cakes or any other products please contact us on 066 9474888

LANGUAGE PLAN

A draft of the various sections of the language plan is available on our website www.uibhrathach.ie - we would be most grateful if you would make any observations or recommendations you might have known to us by 31.03.17. Míle buíochas as do chomhoibriú i gcónaí!