The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
AN DROMID
DROMID HOUSING PROJECT
Tá teach saor in Ionad na Dromoda i dtógra tithe na sinsear. Chun eolas a fháil chur glaoch ar Cáit ar 066 9474782 There is a vacancy in the Housing Project for the senior citizens at the Dromid Centre. For more information contact Cáit on 066 9474782
IONAD LAE NA DROMODA
Seirbhís Máirt /Tá Seirbhís banaltra ar fáil, gach seachtain ar aghaidh chun seirbhisí generálta a chur ar fháil. The community nurse is available by appointment only. Please avail of this wonderful service which is free of charge. It is essential that you ring on 0669475466 anytime to make an appointment with the nurse. If the nurse is unavailable at the time you ring leave your name and number and she will come back to you. Procedures available are; Blood Pressure checks, Dressings, Supplies, General Information and any health queries you might have. Seirbhís Déardaoin / Thursday Services. On Thursday, next October 12th we will Yoga. All elderly are welcome.
YOGA
Yoga from the Ashtanga Primary Series Mondays and Thursdays in the Community Center in Dromid, from 7-8pm, beginning September 11th. 10 euro per person per night. (discount offered if you bring your own mat.) For more information contact Cáit Ware on 0833862345. Beginners and Improvers Welcome! No experience necessary. Come as you are. Body positive, LGBTQ-friendly space."
FOLÚNTAIS / VACANCIES
Tá folúntais ar Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair / South Kerry Rural Social Scheme has vacancies at present.
Más Iascaire nó Feirmeoir thú agus má tá spéis agat nó ag do chéile dul ar an Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe (Rural Social Scheme) ní mhór foirm iarratais a líonadh chun a chinntiú go bhfuil tú incháilaithe. Bheadh sé úsáideach dá mbeadh ceadúnas tiomána D1 agat.Beidh obair ginearálta agus obair tiománaí bus don té a cheapfar. If you qualify for Farm Assist or Fish Assist and if you or your partner wish to join the Rural Social Scheme you should fill in an application to find out if you qualify. If would be useful if you hold a Bus (D1) Licence as some of the work entails driving the bus and some general maintenance. Breis eolais ó: am@udaras. ie 066 9150100 & Diarmuid Ó SéMaor Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas diarmuidose@hotmail. com 0669474888
MÚINTEOIR TEG B2
Tá múinteoir Gaeilge páirtaimseartha á lorg ag an gComhchoiste chun cúrsa TEG B2 a mhúineadh. 2 uair an chloig sa tseachtain a bheidh i gceist. 20 rang ó Dheireadh Fómhair 2017 go hAibreán 2018. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ón gComhchoiste
A part time Irish teacher required by The Comhchoiste to teach a TEG B2 class. 2 hours per week. 20 classes from October
2017 to April 2018.
Further information from the Comhchoiste
TEGA2
Beidh cúrsa Gaeilge TEG A2 ag tosnú sa Chomhchoiste ar an 18ú Deireadh Fómhair ó 7.00-9.00 i.n. ar feadh 20 seachtaine. Má tá suim agat an cúrsa a dhéanamh ní mór duit teagmháil a dhéanamh linn go luath. There will be an Irish TEG A2 class commencing at the Comhchoiste on the 18 th October from 7.00-9.00 p.m. for 20 weeks. If you are interested in doing the course you should contact us as soon as possible.
CIORCAL COMHRÁ
Beidh Ciorcal Comhrá ag tosnú go luath ins na ceantair seo a leanas (An Gleann, Baile ‘n Sceilg, Cathair Saidhbhín, Cathair Dónall, An Dromod, An Coireán). Déan teagmháil leis an gComhchoiste má tá suim agat freastal ar aon cheann acu.
A Ciorcal Comhrá will be commencing shortly in the following areas (The Glen, Ballinskelligs, Caherciveen, Caherdaniel, Dromod, Waterville).Contact the Comhchoiste Office if you are interested in attending.
MÚINTEOIR GAEILGE
Múinteoir Gaeilge ag teastáil chun na cuairteanna baile a dhéanamh i gcomhar le hOidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Oiriúnach do mhúinteoir páirtaimseartha nó duine atá ag déanamh cúrsa Hibernia faoi láthair.
Tuilleadh eolais ó Irish teacher required to facilitate the Cuairteanna Baile in conjunction with Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne. Suitable for a part time teacher or someone doing the Hibernia course at present. Further information from the Comhchoiste
SPRAYING COURSE
Beimíd ag cur ‘Spraying Course’ ar siúl go luath. Cur glaoch ar 066 9474888 má theastaíonn uait spás a chur in áirithint. We will be running a Spraying Course in the near future. Contact 066 9474888 if you would like to reserve a place.
ICA
ICA will be playing a 31 fundraising card drive for the forthcoming Christmas Community Party on Wed 18th October @ 8pm in Dromid Day Care Centre . If you are interested in playing call Helen/Rita on 0870968103. Thanking you,
BAILE N SCEILG
50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from Monday 02nd October in Cáitin’s Bar. Winner: Bridie & Denis O Connor €867. Next Draw Monday 9th October in Tig Rosie’s. Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Weekly and yearly tickets are available from all Club officers.
CE SCHEME POSITIONS
The available positions are as follows: Shop assistant at the Siopa Feirme, Bean =C2=B4n Ti, in Cill Rialaig, A Maintenance Person, The Glen, and a Day Care Position, Ballinskelligs. These are CE positions, no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided. Eligibility requirements: over 25 and in receipt of Social Welfare for at least one year. Sponsor is Údarás na Gaeltachta if interested please contact the Comhchoiste at 066 9474888.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP
Sceilg le Cheile Active Retirement Group will have next meeting on Monday 16th October at 7.30pm in the Halla Pobal, Ballinskelligs.
Hazel Comyn will attend the meeting and give an overview of her design business. Hazel will provide sample kits of lace, crochet and embroidery for people to explore and try out the various crafts and skills under her guidance. All are welcome.
DANCING
Set dancing has resumed in the Halla Pobal, Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm.
RETURN OF CARD NIGHT
The evenings are getting shorter so Card night will start again in Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Wednesday evening the 11th of October at 8.00pm. All are welcome.
HOUR OF RELAXATION
Please note new time until further notice, the Yoga class is now on in the Ballinskelligs community Centre, on Monday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
ENGLISH TUTORS SOUGHT
Volunteers required for project welcoming migrants within the community, through conversational English classes. No experience required. Training provided. If you have 2 hours per week. Contact 066-9481000 or 087-1701520.
BOOK CLUB MEETING
Next Book Club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 8th November at 2.00pm in Halla Pobal, Ballinskelligs. All are welcome.
SPRAYING COURSE 9474888 má theastaíonn uait spás a chur in áirithint.
We will be running Spraying Courses in the near future depending on demand. Contact 066 9474888 if you would like to reserve a place.
BORD NA NÓG RESULTS
The St Michaels Bord Na nÓg lotto results are: 06.10.2017 €40 Mags Mulcahy, Ballycarbery, Cahersiveen. €20 Joseph Harty, The Glen, Ballinskelligs Thank you all for your support and if you are interested in joining please contact Dessy on 087 6792636.
CIORCAL COMHRÁ
Beidh Ciorcál Comhrá ag tosnú go luath ins na ceantair seo a leanas (An Gleann, Baile ‘n Sceilg, Cathair Saidhbhín, Cathair Dónall, An Dromod, An Coireán). Déan teagmháil leis an gComhchoiste 066 9474888 má tá suim agat freastal ar aon cheann acu. , scaip an scéal le bhur dtoill.
BEAUFORT
MEETING
An emergency general meeting of Beaufort Community Council will be held in the Community Centre on Monday, October 16 at 8pm.
It is imperative that all groups affiliated to the Community Council or groups using the Centre, send at least two delegates to this meeting.
Everybody is welcome to attend this open meeting.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and best wishes to Michelle O’Connor, Keelohane, Beaufort on her recent marriage at St Mary’s Church to Sean Riordan, Glenbeigh.
PROGRESSIVE 31
Continues in the Beaufort Community Centre on every Monday night at 9.15pm. Spots, raffle, refreshments served.
BEAUFORT GAA Complex to the memory of the late Michael Moriarty, former president of the club on Sunday next, October 15 at 12 noon.
CAHERCIVEEN
SKELLIG STARS
Skellig Stars Special Olympics Club are celebrating their athletes achievements with the club. We are hosting a dinner dance at The Ring of Kerry Hotel in Caherciveen on October 21st 2017 @ 7pm. Music by Ger & Joe. Tickets €25. Children €15. Contact Mary on 087 6119785
BRIDGE CLUB:
Bridge resumes on Wednesday 11th October 2017 @ 7.30pm at The Ring of Kerry Hotel. New members welcome.
NCCWN:
Southwest Kerry Women’s Association will celebrate World Rural Women’s Day on Thursday 12th October @ 7pm in Tech Amergin, Waterville with Image & Style Consultant Joan Cashman of colour & image academy. Admission €10. All are welcome.
COURSE
PATIENT MOVING & HANDLING COURSE: Friday 20th of October at the The Marina. To book a place contact Maura O’Connor 087 2067414.
HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Halloween Costume Party on Sunday 29th October @ 9pm at The Fertha Bar, Caherciveen. Best dressed wins a bottle of champagne. Free jello shot for all who arrive dressed up. Lots of treats and fun throughout the night. DJ- Kerr Pink in the House .........
TIDY TOWNS:
In the Tidy Towns Report for 2017, Caherciveen is up a massive 11 points. This is a great achievement so well done to all involved.
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.
SCHOOL OF DANCING:
Scoil na Rince Ina... Irish dancing classes will begin from week of September 11th. For bookings and enquiries contact Ina 0872025958
COMHALTAS AGM
Foilmore Comhaltas AGM will be held on Thursday October 5th at 9pm in Foilmore Community Centre. We invite all branch members to attend.
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:
No winner, numbers drawn 01/10/2017- 4,8,16,18. €100 Michael McCarthy, Kilcoman. €50 Donal Fenton, Dromid. €20 Catriona O’Connor, Scart. €20 Alan Sigerson, Ballinskelligs. €20 Marie Sugrue, Kilcoman. Next weeks jackpot €7,500.
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
CASTLEMAINE
RESOURCE CENTRE
Maine Valley Family Centre is a very rural resource centre reaching out to the families and communities of the mid Kerry area. The area covered spans over a large rural hinterland including
The towns and villages of Annascaul, Ballyfinnane, Castlemaine, Firies, Farranforre, Inch, Keel and Milltown.