The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
RENARD AGHATUBRID NS
Aghatubrid National School will be having a Fundraising Family Fun Walk & Pre Loved Clothing & Bake Sale in the school on Friday the 1st December from 12 noon to 4.30pm. Registration fee for the walk is from 11.30am in the school. Registration for the walk is €5 per person or €10 per family.
A Christmas raffle will also take place in the school with so many fantastic prizes to be won. Raffle lines will be available in the school until the 1st December.
If you have any unwanted Pre Loved Clothing, handbags or books please drop them into the school or to a staff member. All clothes are welcome.
Aghatubrid National School 2018 fundraising calendar is now on sale. The cover features a photo of all the school children and some local scenery.
CONCERT
Sean Keane will perform in the O’Connell Memorial Church on Sunday 1st December @ 5pm. Tickets are now available from the parish office, Credit Union and Hugh Horgan 087 2931685. This will be a great night of entertainment and an opportunity to contribute to the Church Restoration Fund.
SYMPATHY
Sincere Sympathy to the following family who suffered a bereavement during the past week. Family, relatives, neighbours and friends of Pauline Bowler Carhan Road and the U.K. May she rest in peace.
SCARTAGLEN NEW ARRIVALS
Congratulations and all best wishes to Julie and Daniel Murphy of Ballahantourig on the birth recently of their baby son Fionn Patrick who was born in Kerry University Hospital Tralee and who weighed 8lbs 1oz at birth. Congrats and best wishes also to Joanne and Denis Galvin Counguilla on the birth last week of their baby boy Conrad who was born at Cork University Maternity Hospital and who weighed 7lbs 7ozs at birth.
WEDDING GOLDEN JUBILEE
Congratulations and all best wishes to that very popular Gortacoppal couple Julia and Johnny O Connell who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of their wedding on recently. O Riadas was the venue for a big celebration where Julia and Johnny were joined by family members and friends and by all accounts a wonderful and great night was had by all.
LADIES FOOTBALL BINGO
Scartaglin Ladies football club wish to thank all who supported their fundraising bingo night at Castleisland Community Centre recently. A special word of thanks to all who sold tickets and to the Community Centre representatives Jerry and Therese Ann O’ Mahony for all their help.
CEOLTOIRÍ SLIABH LUACHRA
The highy talented group Ceoltoiri Sliabh Luachra will be in concert on Sunday December 10 at 8pm in Siamsa Tire Tralee. This concert is a fundraiser in aid of St Carthage’s Church in Brosna. Tickets are €15 and €12 and are available from The Parish Office in Castleisland tel no (066) 7141241 or from Siamsa Tire in Tralee.
LADIES FOOTBALL AGM
The AGM of Scartaglen Ladies Football Club will take place in the clubhouse on Monday night December 11th at 7.30pm. Nominations and motions should be with the Secretary Anna Kerin not later than Friday December 8th. New members are always welcome, as well as anyone interested in coaching teams for 2018.
RETIREMENT
Best Wishes for a long and happy retirement are extended to Nora Casey of Direen, who recently retired from the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital in Tralee where she spend 39 years in all. Nora Celebrated with colleagues and friends with a retirement party in the Brogue Inn in Tralee.
FLOWER ARRANGING
Florist Breda Nagle will give a talk and demonstration on Christmas Flower arranging in The Heritage Centre, Scartaglen on Thursday night December 7th at 7.30pm everyone welcome.
For further enquiries contact Ellen on : 087 2025161.
CASTLEISLAND COLLEGE
Castleisland Community College are holding an information evening on the New Junior Certificate on this Thursday, November 30th at 7.30pm at the school. All parents and guardians of all 4th, 5th and 6 class students are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
CHURCH DUTIES
Those requested for duties in Scartaglin Church for the month of December are as follows Eucharistic Ministers Team “C” Helen Barrett, Mary O Mahony, Sheila Murphy and Mossie O’ Donoghue. Collection checkers: Billy O Connor and Anna Kerin.
SNEEM CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Sneem Resource Centre invite you to their Christmas Craft Fair next Sunday, 3rd Dec at Sneem Hotel. Doors open at 11.30 a.m. Del Boy the magician will be there to entertain the children as they wait for Santa who is arriving at 1 o’clock. When you have finished admiring all the stalls, you can relax in our tea room and enjoy the Rosen Choir. Entrance free..monster raffle.
STAR OF THE LAUNE AC JINGLE RUN 2017
The annual Puck Warriors Jingle Run 10k & 5k races took place in Killorglin last Saturday. Luckily it stayed dry for the duration of the race. This year the race was done in handicap style with females getting a 3 minute head start on the males in both the 10k & 5k. Damian Foley of Iveragh AC took the honours in the 10k while Marie McKenna of FFMV AC was the first person home in the 5k Well done to Lola Eager who was 2nd in the 5k and Declan Murphy who was 3rd. Also taking part in the 5k we had Sean Murphy, Marina Eager, Luke Diggin, Ciara Eager, Kerry Eager, Stephen Griffin, Erin Murphy, Tracy Murphy & Mary Carey. In the 10k Michael Mangan and Vivian Juffs took part. This is always a well organised event and this year was no exception.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Munster Intermediate, Junior & Juvenile B Cross Country will be held in Beaufort on Sunday 3rd December.
FIXTURES
03/12 Munster Intermediate, Junior & Juvenile B Cross Country in Beaufort @ 11.30am 09/12 Clonakilty Marathon & Half Marathon @ 9am 10/12 Run Rudolf 5k in Castleisland @ 11am 10/12 Santa 5k Fun Run in Tralee @ 11am 10/12 Santa 5k Fun Run in Gneeveguilla @ 1pm 17/12 Lixnaw Turkey Trot 5k @ 12noon
THEGLEN WHIST
Results of whist drive held in the Glen on Thursday, Nov 25 were Ladies 1st Sheila Brennan, The Glen; 2nd Mary O’Sullivan, Portmagee; 3rd Noreen Devane, Portmagee. Gents 1st Mary Reardon, The Glen; 2nd Eileen O’Connor, The Glen; 3rd Cait O’Shea, Portmagee. Lowest score Una O’Connell, Valentia.
Raffle 1st Cait O’Shea, Portmagee; 2nd Mary Reardon, Portmagee. Next whist on Thursday, Nov 30.
GAA CLUB DRAWS
St Michael’s Bord na nOg results for week ending Nov 24 were 1st €450 Sheila Galvin, Emlagh; 2nd €20 Dessie and Teresa Cronin, Ballinskelligs.
St Michael’s/Foilmore 50/50 draw: congratulations to Saoirse Kirby on winning €938. Next draw Cha Healy’s Cahersiveen.
Thanks for your continued support for both draws.
SILVER CIRCLE
Week 7: in aid of the Glen School: 1st P O’Kelly; 2nd Maura O’Leary; 3rd Elaine O’Shea. Your support is much appreciated.
CHILDCARE
Martina’s Childcare and Naoinra open daily.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
The District Nurse will attend the Centre on Tuesdsay, Dec 5.
The Glen Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, Dec 13 starting with Mass at 12 noon.
Monday: Art with Anya 8-10pm.
Tuesday: Dinners, exercise, bingo dinner 1.30pm.
Thursdsay: Whist 9pm.
VALENTIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
We would like to acknowledge and thank all at the Ring Lyne for the generous donation of €300 following their recent comedy night. It is much appreciated.
ECUMENICAL CAROL SERVICE
The 24th Annual Ecumenical Carol Service will be held on Tuesday 5th December in St John the Baptist, Church of Ireland Church Knightstown. The service will commence at 7.30 p.m. and will be led by the Archdeacon of Limerick, Aghadoe and Ardfert. All are most welcome to attend. A retiring collection will be taken for Oxfam, Ireland to assist the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. Complimentary refreshments will be served following the service in Boston’s Bar opposite the Church.
WATERVILLE BIRTH
Congratulations to Aine nee Everett of Spunkane and Tim Vance on the birth of their baby son Riley in Australia. God Bless the new arrival.
DEATHS
Sincere sympathy to Donal O’ Shea, Tarmons and his children Neil, Tommy, Anne Mc Carthy and Kathleen Moran on the recent death of his brother Cornelius in the U. K. also to his sisters Bridie and Mary.
To Aidan Mc Auliffe, Ballybrack his wife Esther and their children Fionan and Muireann on the death of his brother Niall whose Funeral Mass was celebrated in St John the Baptist Church Kinsale on Tuesday November 21st. Suaimhneas siorai da nanamacha dilse.
BRIDGE
Results from Waterville Inn Thursday February 23rd. 1st Frances Everett and Noreen Moran, 2nd Mary Frances and Steve Greene, 3rd Marie-uise Holst and Birgit Buschmann, 4th Mary Shanahan and Carmel Walsh.
“31” WINNERS FROM SAME VENUE: Kathleen Curran and Jimmy O’ Sullivan.
CE SCHEME
Waterville Community Care have an upcoming vacancy on Community Employment Scheme for a Cook for Waterville’s Meals on Wheels Service. If interested or for further information contact IRD Waterville C.L.G. 066-9474366.
CHAPLINAGM
Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival AGM, Thursday, November 30 @ 9pm, Waterville Community Centre (Back Room). All welcome. Anyone interested in joining the committee should submit their names to the office 0669478818 by 5pm on November 30th.
DRIVERS REQUIRED
Volunteer drivers are required for the delivery of Meals on Wheels in the Waterville area. If you can help contact IRD Waterville on 066-9474366
MUSICAL
Colaiste na Sceilge will perform the musical ‘Sisters in the Habit’ on Thursday 30th November, Friday 1st December and Saturday 2nd December at 8pm each night. Admission €12 per adult, €10 Children/OAP.
BEST WISHES
Best wishes to Piarsaigh na Dromoda as they play Knocknagree in the Munster Junior Club Championship Final next Sunday, 3rd December.
CONCERT
Concert with Sean Keane, ‘Christmas by the Hearth’, at O Connell Memorial Church, Cahersiveen on Sunday, 3rd December 2017 at 5pm.
GAA LOTTO
Results from 23/11/17 in the Villa with jackpot of €2,400. Numbers drawn 07-24-25-32. No winner. €50 each to Ger The Painter; Eimear Curran, Beenbane; Johnny Fitzgerald, Staigue. Next draw 30/11/17 in the Lobster with jackpot of €2,500. Play online at www.watervillegaa.com
CLOTHES COLLECTION
Waterville GAA are still accepting clothes, shoes, belts, bags etc for the clothes collection- No duvets, no pillows. If you are doing a Spring Clean and want to dispose of some stuff, contact Bridie 0879504684 or Marion 0872329973