CAHERCIVEEN

STATUE OF O CONNELL:

ACARD, the local development Co. are proposing to put a statue of Daniel O’ Connell on the church grounds. All submissions are now on public view at The Old Barracks. Please feel free to come and view same.

MIKE MURPHY CYCLE:

Thanks to the organising committee for their sterling work over the last few months, to the volunteers who gave up their time to serve in the food stations and marshall the roads for your safety. The lead and support car drivers, the mechanical service vehicle and the motorcycle marshals. An Garda Siochana for motorcycle lead and squad car support, the Civil Defence for the ambulance, the photographers, all our sponsors and Caherciveen Marina for the venue. Looking forward to seeing you all back next year.

SCHOOL OF DANCING:

Scoil na Rince Ina... Irish dancing classes will begin from week of September 11th. For bookings and enquiries contact Ina 0872025958

SKELLIG COAST TOURISM

A special meeting of the Skellig Coast Tourism Network Ltd. will be held at the Ring of Kerry Hotel, Cahersiveen on Thursday 14th September 2017 at 7.00pm. All interested in the development of tourism in the Skellig Coast area invited to attend this important meeting.

VALENTIA HARBOUR TOURS:

Experience the tranquillity of our surroundings with the harbour tours on a Boat with Wheels. Check schedules on www.vhi.ie /0871637959

THE OLD BARRACKS:

The Old Barracks Heritage Centre open daily from 10-5pm. Enjoy a coffee/scone in our café or get a guided tour.

ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:

No winner, numbers drawn 03/09/2017-12,14,16,20. €100 Helen O’ Donoghue, Carhan(yearly). €50 Sean Coffey, Fertha Drive. €20 Ger Mac, Killoe. €20 Pat McCarthy, Reen. €20 Shauna Murphy, c/o Kevy’s. Next weeks jackpot €7,100.

WALKING TOURS:

1 hr walking tour of Caherciveencapital of Iveragh Peninsula and gateway to the Skellig region. Explore the history of Caherciveen through the ages. . 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 from Community Centre @ 10.00 and 12.00 noon Mon- Friday-1st May to 30th September. €5.00 per person. For customised tours outside these hrs, contact 086-8587680. Email: gerrykerry@gmail.com

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE:

Counselling Service: low cost, confidential service for adults and teenagers to help deal with issues that are causing anxiety, stress, confusion or sadness. Gestalt Therapist Call 087 203 7952 or 066 9481000 to make an appointment or for more information

O’ CONNELL CENTRE:

Level 5 PLC Course in Tourism with Business starting soon. Full time VTOS course – enrolling now. See brochure in the shops for full list of courses. Phone: 0669472414 now to register.

WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

The South Kerry Women’s Association are organising a day trip to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Tuesday 19th September. Bus departing Caherciveen Community Centre at 5.30 am. To book your seat contact Helen, Cathy or Linda on 066 9473397 or 087 1462374.

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.