Cahersiveen

CAHERSIVEEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS.

Festival launch will be held on Thursday, July 20, at 8 p.m. at Cahersiveen Community Centre. We would like to invite you to come along and meet the committee and get your copy of this year’s brochure which is packed with activities for all the family. Light refreshments will be provided and Dave Birmingham will provide the entertainment. Looking forward to meeting you all.

VALENTIA HARBOUR TOURS

Experience the tranquillity of our surroundings with the harbour tours on a Boat with Wheels. Check schedules on vhi.ie/087 1637959

CAHERCIVEEN RACES.

The Caherciveen Races have been brought forward to Saturday, July 29, First race at 3 p.m. The dog show takes place on Friday night at 7.30 p.m. at the Fairgreen. The Race Dance is on Sunday night, July 30, at the Kerry Coast Inn. Music by PJ Murrihy Ladies-make sure to get the outfit out of the wardrobe for ‘the Best Dressed Ladies Prize’

MEN’S SHED

SOLO starting every Friday night at 8 p.m. at the Men’s Shed, Caherciveen. Contact John Paul at 087 3982500.

CAHERCIVEEN IRISH NIGHT

An evening of traditional Irish dance, music and songs, every Thursday at Shebeen lounge bar from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Families welcome. Come and learn an Irish song or a traditional Irish dance, musicians and singers welcome. Entry €5

THE OLD BARRACKS

The Old Barracks Heritage Centre now open with new local exhibition. Enjoy a coffee/scone in our café or get a guided tour.

ST. MARY’S GAA CLUB LOTTO

No winner, numbers drawn July 9 – 8-10-23-28. €100 Mary Lynch, Old Market Street. (yearly). €50 Michael O’Sullivan, West Main Street. €20 Matty Quirke, Rocky Road. €20 Neil Dineen, Carhan Rd (yearly). €20 Breda O’Shea, Bridge Street. Next week’s jackpot €6,300.

TIDY TOWNS

Cahersiveen are calling on buskers for the summer season as there has been a serious influx of tourists to the town. Contact Cahersiveen Tidy Towns on Facebook or Lisa at 085 7204044. Judges will be arriving soon so can everyone please do their best to clean up and weed around properties.

CAHERCIVEEN WALKING TOURS

Join us for a walking tour of Cahersiveen – The capital of the Iveragh Peninsula and gateway to the Skellig region. Tour will take one hour. Explore the history of Caherciveen through the ages. Visit sites of historical interest. Discover the stories of: Daniel O’Connell ‘The Uncrowned King of Ireland’. Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty ‘The Pimpernel of the Vatican’. Canon Brosnan and the Pope. Sigerson Clifford, Poet and Songwriter.

Tours begin at Community Centre at 10.00 and midday Mon to Friday-May 1 to September 30. Cost €5 per person. Customised tours for groups outside of these hours and at weekends may be arranged subject to demand. Enquiries and bookings phone 086 8587680. Email gerrykerry@ gmail.com.