The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
CAHERCIVEEN
CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Junior & Aoibheann Murphy on the birth of a lovely baby boy called Harley, who is a little brother for Finn.
BEST WISHES
Congratulations to Jack & Eva on the opening of Eva’s Bar & Restaurant at West Main St. Wishing you all the best for the future.
CAHERCIVEEN RACES:
The Caherciveen Races will be held on Saturday July 29th @ 3pm. Terrier racing on Friday night July 28th and Races dance on Sunday July 30th at Kerry Coast Inn-music by P.J. Murrihy. Ladies-make sure to get the outfit out of the wardrobe for “the Best Dressed Ladies Prize”
MENS SHED:
SOLO starting every Friday night @ 8pm at The Mens Shed, Caherciveen. Contact John Paul on 087 3982500
IRISH NIGHT
An evening of traditional Irish dance, music and songs, every Thursday at Shebeen lounge bar from 7.30-9pm. 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. Open daily from 10-5pm.
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:
No winner, numbers drawn 16/07/2017, 6-13-19-20. €100 Aoife Wharton, Ballinskelligs. €50 Marion McGill, Kilmakerin. €20 Liam Sheehan, Ballycarbery (yearly), €20 Kitty Dwane, Limerick. €20 Linda Murphy, Carhan Road. Next weeks jackpot €6,400.
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 on 085 7204044. Judges will be arriving soon so can everyone please do their best to clean up and weed around properties.
WALKING TOURS:
Join us for a walking tour of Caherciveen- The capital of the Iveragh Peninsula and gateway to the Skellig region. Tour will take 1 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 12.00 noon Mon to Friday-1st May to 30th September. Cost €5.00 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
READERS – IMPORTANT:
If you wish to include anything in the notes, please contact ACARD on 066 9472777 or email: acardsiveen@gmail.com before 10.00 on Friday mornings.