The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
CASTLEMAINE IHF MOBILE UNIT
The Heart Foundation mobile unit will be in Castlemaine Community Centre Carpark on Wednesday 29th November from 2pm - 5pm providing FREE Blood Pressure Checks and heart health information.
CROMANE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Heartiest Congratulations to Patricia Teahan, Carrig House and Restaurant and Dooks who was named Kerry Employee of the Year by the Irish Hotels Federation last weekend in Killarney.
DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
Course in Cromane Community Centre Sat 2nd Dec 10am to 3.30pm. Deposit of €10 and Bookings to 087 6453473.
CYMS
BINGO in the CYMS Sunday at 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,500. There will be hampers in the raffles for the Christmas period as well as usual prizes.
WOMAN 2000 every Tuesday in CYMS. 10am to 12.30
ARTISAN MARKET in the CYMS every Friday 10. To 1,30.
PILATES EVERY Monday in CYMS Killorglin.
UNISLIM in CYMS every Wednesday morning and Thursday evening.
SNOOKER in CYMS Hall Mon to Sat 10 to 10pm.
TAE KWANDO every Wednesday in CYMS Killorglin.
REBEL RUA FITNESS CLASSES in the CYMS every Monday and Tuesday 7.30 to 9.30. Contact Sean O.Sullivan. Lahern. on 087 1733864.
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
With the season of Christmas coming upon us, we are being urged to shop local and keep local business to the front and ensure they remain in business. A lot of local shops and businesses are closing so let us keep this in mind when doing our Christmas shopping. Let us keep our rural towns and villages vibrant and successful.
USED STAMPS/CAN RINGS
Please keep your used stamps from your mail and also can rings from your drinks cans for the writer. Thanks to all who have given me stamps and rings over the past year. They have all been dispatched to the relevant sources.
NEW CD
Down syndrome Kerry. Songs from the Past which is a new CD released by Richard Prendergast of Keel, Castlemaine is available in local shops. Proceeds to Down Syndrome Kerry. CD €10 each. and can be got direct from Richard on 087 7629386. Please support this worthy cause by buying this new CD.
Wishing him all the best with his debut CD and to Down Syndrome Kerry. Available in Killorglin Crystal Cove, O.Donnell Day Centre,Eurospar, Burkes Butchers and Manor Inn and Jacks Bakery & Deli. An ideal Christmas present.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Cromane Active Retired Christmas Dinner will be in the Manor Inn on Sun 10th December.
Bookings to Mary McCarthy on 9769240.
CURROW & CURRANS CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Mike Denver in Brosna village in aid of Brosna Parish Church on Friday, Dec 8.
The Three Tenors in Castleisland Parish Church on Tuesday, Dec 19.
Liam Lawton in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Sunday, Dec 17.
Tommy Flemming in the Friary Church, Killarney on Thursday, Dec 14.
KILLEENTIERNA YOUTH CLUB
Information on all Club activities are available on the Club’s Web Site at Killeentiernayc.com
FARRANFORE- FIRIES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
FARRANFORE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION would be delighted if you could join them on Sat 2nd Dec at 5pm for the switching on of the Farranfore Christmas Lights, followed by light refreshments in Sherwoods. The lights will be switched on by Killarney Area Mayor, Cllr Niall Kelliher.
Thanks to Kerry County Council for their help through the Community Support Fund.
CHERNOBYL
Would You like to make a difference?
The local Chernobyl Group is actively seeking new host families for children from Belarus for 2 or 4 weeks in the summer of 2018. Contact Bridie at 087 901 3784 or Theresa at 085 155 5029 for more information.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Annual Collection for Firies -Ballyhar Parish will take place at all Masses on weekend 9th/10th Dec. All donations received remain in the Parish.
GAA LOTTO
Numbers drawn were 1, 9, 18 and 27. The jackpot was not won and will be 2800eu on Friday night in the Airport. 30eu Prizewinners: Jack Spring, Gortavillin ; Kathleen Galwey, Currow ; Jerry Steve O’Sullivan, Farranfore ; John O’Donoghue, Farranfore ; Patricia O’Riordan, Airport.
31 CARD DRIVE
Farranfore hall on Saturday, November 25 – first Denis and Geraldine O’Leary ; Nora O’Connor and Francis Linehan ; Dave O’Mahony and Patsy O’Connor ; John and Michael O’Connell ; Raffle: Pat Flaherty, Dot West, Michael Rohan, Seán Enright.
BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC
LOTTO - No.s - 3 ,8 ,18 ,22. No winner of Jackpot. 5 x €25 - Jim o Brien ,firies ,Elaine Cronin ,Aghadoe.Philip Jenkinson ,Firies. Anthony Sheedy ,Firies & David Jenkinson ,Firies. Next Jackpot for €2500 will take place at o Keeffes bar,firies on sunday 3rd December.
TEAMS - Our U14s made it six league wins from six with an 8-3 win over Inter Kenmare at Murts Scott park on saturday last. Four goals by stephen Palmer ,Three by James Horgan and one by Colm o Shea ensured victory. Best on the day were Padraig Fell ,Bryan Mccarthy ,Conal o Mahony & Jack Costello.Our youths played out an exciting 2-2 draw with Mastergeeha on saturday last at murt scott park. Harry Doody & Martin Foley were our goalscorers with Max Walsh ,Patrick o Connor ,Trevor o Shea & Conor Henderson playing well. On Sunday last our seniors were defeated 4-1 by Atletico ardfert in Tralee with Rafa Syc being our goal scorer.Best on the Day were Patrick Daly ,Dan o Shea ,Luke Fitzgerald,Diarmuid Brosnan & Ed Kerrisk.
RACE NIGHT - Will be held on December 27th.Horses on sale from Committee members. Thanks to those who have purchased horses & purchased advertisements for the race book.
FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB CROSS COUNTRY
The Irish Life Health National Senior and Juvenile Even Age Cross Country Championships was held at the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus on Sunday 26th November. It was an action packed, cold, dry and muddy day which kicked off with the Juveniles even age races. First up from our club was Shauna McCarthy representing the Munster province in the U14 3000m’s. It was made up of two laps of the course which took them through some nice fast terrain initially, but this was short lived as they entered the second field which contained undulating hilly section with wet and heavy mud section to negotiate. With 160 athletes competing it was a race to get a good start and fight for your position. Shauna did very well with getting a good start and fought her way through the mass of athletes to finish is a well deserved fourteenth place overall. She was third Munster team finisher and with there combined totals the Munster Province won team gold. Cian Spillane was our only other juvenile athlete competing.
Also in the U14 boys 3000m distance and also representing the Munster Province team. Cian did not manage to get a good starting position in the 158 athletes pack. He had to work hard throughout the race to claw back some positions. Cian eventually finished in forty ninth place overall. Well done to you both. You have had an exceptional cross country season and the whole of the club is very proud of you both. Maria McCarthy lined up for the National Senior Ladies race, competing with the county team. They had 8000m to complete, which was four laps of the course. It was a fast race from the onset with some of the top athletes in Ireland competing for a place in the European team. Maria finished in twenty seventh place, third Kerry lady home. With the four person team they managed to win bronze for the County team. A great achievement. We would also like to congratulate Shona Heaslip of An Riocht AC who retained her title as National Women’s Champion for the second year and has booked her place in the Irish team for the Europeans XC.
In the Senior Men’s 10000m we had George McCarthy competing. Again a great turnout with close to 170 athletes competing. George ran a very strong race throughout the five lap course, which was by now well and truly cut up. He was the first home from Kerry out of three runners.
CHRISTMAS 5K & 10K
Closer to home, the annual Puck Warriors Christmas 5K & 10K road race was held on Saturday. Congratulations to Marie McKenna who won the 5K and Dermot Dineen finishing fourth in the 10K race.
BAG PACKING FUNDRAISER
We are having a bag packing weekend in Dunnes Stores Killarney on Friday 8th December from 6pm-8pm and Saturday 9th December from 10am-6pm. We will need plenty of volunteers for 2 hour shifts if possible. Please let us know asap what time and date you can be available to volunteer. No children allowed. This is an important fundraiser for the club and your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mary Kennedy, Secretary Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club.
CLUB TRAINING
Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes every Tuesday starting @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
Juvenile Training is on every Thursday @ 6:30pm in Farranfore GAA grounds. Open to all registered juveniles aged 8yrs (Born 2007) and upwards. This will be in preparation for the Munster Juvenile "B" Cross Country Championships to be held in Beaufort on Sunday 3rd December. €2 per session
Secondary School/Junior / Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for cross country preparation. €2 club member, €4 non club member.
ATHLETICS FIXTURES
Sunday 3rd December: Munster Juvenile B, Junior & Intermediate Cross Country Championships, Beaufort, Kerry Sunday 10th December: An Riocht AC, Run Rudolf Run 5K in Castleisland Sunday 17th December: National Uneven ages, Novice WIT, Waterford Tuesday 26th December: Our Club St. Stephen’s Day 5K Road Race / Fun Run @ 12noon in Farranfore
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.
GLENBEIGH/ GLENCAR SENIOR CITEZENS PARTY
The Annual Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party will be held on next Sunday 3rd. December @ 2.30p.m.in the Killorglin Golf Club. If interested please give your name to Mary at the Post Office or phone Nora on 0877769185
DEATH
Sympathy is extended to the relatives of Maureen Horan (nee O’Shea) Cois na hAbainn, Glenbeigh who died recently. May Maureen rest in peace.
CARERS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
The Annual Carers Support Group Christmas Lunch will take place in the Glenbeigh Hotel at 1p.m. on Thursday 30th November. Usual meeting at 2 p.m.( after lunch)