The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
Firies school. It is proposed to hold a house to house collection in the entire parish. Envelopes will be delivered to every house and two of the school’s committee will collect later. The committee are grateful if you would support as generously as possible.
GAA LOTTO
Numbers 9, 25, 26 and 28. The jackpot was not won and will be €4,000 on Friday night in Pat Sheehans. €30 each Batty O’Callaghan, Leamnaguilla; Moss Mitchell, Currow ; Michael O’Shea, Farranfore ; Kathleen Kelly, Molahiffe; Stephen O’Mahony, Tournafulla.
31 CARD DRIVE
First Con McCarthy, Michael Rohan; Neilly Shanahan, Dick Collins; Michael McKenna, Dave Nash. Raffle Anne McDonnell, Geraldine O’Leary, Tom McCarthy, Mary Breen, Richie Walshe.
FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to all the children who took part in music, singing and recitation over the weekend. The music and recitation took place in Keel. Kristupas Griciunaite took part in under-16 solo music and in under-12 group music Kate Barry, Miriam O’Sullivan, Sarah Palmer and Deimile Griciunaite took part. Seán Daly took part in under-12 recitation and won a cert and Cian Sheahan won a silver medal in under-16 recitation. The singing competitions took place in the Tintean in Ballybunion. Aoibhe Bartlett and Rachel Murphy participated in under-12 and under-16 solo singing. In under-12 group singing Sofia Bowler O’Riardon and Aileen Galvin took part and thank you to Rachel Hoctor for coaching this team. The standard was very high in all events and well done to everyone and especially to the children who took part in their event for the first time. Next weekend is the annual church gate collection for Firies Community Games. This collection will take place before both Masses in Firies and also before Mass on Sunday morning in Ballyhar. Thank you in advance for supporting this collection.
An Dromod CARETAKERS/IONAD NA DROMODA
Tá feighlithe ag teastáil in Ionad na Dromoda i gcomharbacht ar na feighlithe ata éirithe as le déanaí. Má tá spéis ag éinne chur glaoch ar an Bainisteoir Cathy i gcomhair eolas breise. Our caretakers at Ionad na Dromoda have now retired. If anyone is interested please call Cathy an Bainisteoir for further information at 087 6852570.
COMHRÁ GAEILGE/ IONAD NA DROMODA.
Tá an Comhrá Gaeilge gach oiche Dé Máirt ó 7: 30-8: 30i.n. in Ionad na Dromoda le Micheál Ó h-Aileasa. Fáilte roimh cách. Conversational Irish 7: 30-8: 30 n ionad na Dromoda every Tuesday night with Micheál Hallissey. It is essential that parents are required to attend as well as children and all community members are also welcome.
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 at 066 9475466 any time 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, February 15, we will have games and music. All elderly are welcome.
LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE
Local link have a new Bus Service available on Mondays and Wednesdays for the Dromid area. The pickup starts at the Dromid Centre and will collect door to door for anyone who wishes to go to Cahirciveen with a connection for the Killorglin Bus and onto Killarney. Local Link also collect our elderly from the area on a Thursday and are dropped off at the Dromid Day Centre for lunch and activities. This is a wonderful service for the area and should be utilised. For more information and to book a seat ring 066 7147002.
Glenflesk GLENFLESK LOTTO
No winner of the lotto which took place in the Corner Bar on January 29. Jackpot €4,800. Numbers were 4, 18, 19 and 20. 1. Diane O’Leary, Headford. (Yearly ticket) 2. Joan Doherty, Lisnagrave (seller’s prize Spillanes Bar). 3. Donie Donovan, Dromcarbin. 4. Denis O’Sullivan, Dalton’s Avenue. 5e. Mike O’Connor, SPX. The next draw will take place in the Kerryway on February 12, and the jackpot is €5,000.
REFERREE COURSE
If any Glenflesk club member is interested in attending this referee foundation course please contact Diane at 087 1307893.
SCOR NA NÓG
Scór Sinsear: The county final of Senior Scór will be held in mid February. Any member of Glenflesk GAA, aged 17 or over, who would like to take part, should contact the Scór Officer, Rosie, as soon as possible at 087 2072512.
SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ
The East Kerry round of Scór na bPáistí will take place in the Racecourse on Saturday, February 24, at midday Any primary school children, who are members of Glenflesk GAA, who would like to take part in any of the competitions, are asked to forward their names to the Scór Officer, Rosie, as soon as possible at 087 2072512 to finalise entries for the club.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION GLENFLESK.
The GAA in partnership with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation is seeking to bring together communities across the 32 County’s to enjoy healthy walks in the Safe bright environs of there GAA Club. In a bid to make exercise more accessible on the dark winter nights, Ireland lights up will see participating clubs turn on there lights between 7 and 8 p.m. each Monday for a six-week period (January 22 to February 26). Our Club Glenflesk is delighted to be one of the 100 participating clubs, we are asking everyone in the parish young and old to join us. You will be welcomed each week by Derry Healy and Dermot Kelly, who are leading the initiative. Let’s light up Glenflesk together.
RAHEEN NS
Enrolment forms for year 2018/2019 are now available in the school 064 7754447 or on our website raheenns.com. Congratulations to Joe Donovan, who had the winning lotto number 26 on Saturday, February 3.
BARRADUFF NS
Barraduff NS is now taking enrolments for new junior infants for September 2018. Application forms for enrolment of new entrants are available from the school. Closing Date is March 23. Contact Telephone No: 064 7754478 email barraduff.ias@eircom.net.
SOCIAL ACTION GROUP TABLE QUIZ
The Social Action Group in Rathmore are holding a fundraising table quiz on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m. €20 for a table of four. To book a table call 064 7761000.
CONTACT
We welcome items of local interest. Please contact PRO Paudie at 087 7692220 or pro.glenflesk. kerry@gaa.ie.
South West Kerry Family Resource Centre EXCHANGE WITH FINLAND
Are you aged 18 to 30 and have some free time on Fridays? The Cahersiveen Family Resource Centre has an exciting opportunity for 10 people living in Kerry to be part of an exchange with a group in Finland. If you are interested, we meet every Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the centre where we have a number of facilitated workshops to explore themes of interest to the group and skills development in a broad range of art, music and storytelling activities. For the next three weeks (9, 16 and February 23) we will be working with an Italian graffiti artist at the Asana School to create a Graffiti Wall. After these three weeks we will look at using computer software to create and edit music. If you have any other ideas of creative projects to try out with our Finnish visitors in May we would love to hear them. Drop in any time to the Family Resource Centre or give Pippa a ring Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 087 0629072or email Pippa at: pippaswkfrc@gmail.com.
Waterville DEATHS
Jimmy Clifford of Shanacknock died peacefully in Valentia Hospital on Saturday, February 3, His remains were removed from the Fitzgerald Home to St Finian’s Church on Monday evening. Members of Waterville GAA formed a guard of honour. Caherdaniel parish priest Fr Martin Spillane celebrated Jimmy’s Funeral Mass at midday on Tuesday along with Dromid parish priest Fr Gerard Finucane, Sneem parish priest Fr Liam O’Brien, Fossa parish priest Fr Tom Looney and Waterford parish priest Fr Gerry Condon. Musicians from Kilcummin and Ennis played and sang at Mass. He was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Predeceased by his wife Breda, née Daly, in 2015. Jimmy is survived by his sons Darby and Pat, daughters Maureen and Antoinette, sons-inlaw Walter and Bob, daughter’s in law Anne and Catriona, 16 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends to whom we offer our sincere sympathy. Joan O’Sullivan, née O’Sullivan (Myles) of New Jersey, USA, and formerly of Coomaspeara has died in the US. Sincere sympathy to her children, her brothers Denis and Sonny, sisters Teresa Howard, Anne Callen, Kathleen Daly and Noreen Lavin, nephews and nieces, and all her relatives. Mass and burial have taken place in New Jersey. Suaimhneas siorai da nanamacha dilse.
ENGAGEMENT
Congratulations and best wishes to Mairead Everett, daughter of Frances and Pat Everett of Spunkane and Charlie Brinkley of Suffolk, who have announced their engagement.
SPORT STAR
Congratulations to Caroline Kelly, daughter of Seán and Teresa of Emlagh, who received the ladies’ football award at the Kerry Sport Stars and Special Awards 2017 in the INEC Gleneagale Hotel on Friday, February 2, Caroline addressed the audience which included her parents in the INEC from Australia via Skype. Her sister Mary accepted the award on her behalf. Well done, Caroline. ICA Helen chaired the February ICA meeting in Ionad na Dromoda on Monday, February 5, Birgit Buschmann gave an interesting talk on Homeopathy. Noreen Hogan and Rose O’Sullivan won the raffle prizes. Buiochas le Marie, Rose and Mary Joe for a lovely supper.
BRIDGE RESULTS FROM WATERVILLE INN.
Thursday, February 8: First Mary Fenton and Marie Luise Holst, second Kathleen and Catherine O’Shea, third Kaye Neave and Michael Curran, fourth Frances Everett and Noreen Moran.
TIDY TOWNS AGM
Waterville Tidy Towns will hold an AGM on Tuesday, February 20, in Waterville Community Centre at 7.15 p.m. Come along and share your ideas with us and help us to enhance our village.
ST. FINIAN’S NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENT.
For Infants Class September 2018: Anyone wishing to enrol children for start of school in September 2018 should fill out the relevant School Application Form and return it to St Finian’s National School before Friday, March 9. The Application Form is available from the School Office.
INFORMATION AND NETWORKING EVENT
The Skellig Coast Tourism Network will host an Information Networking event at the Royal Hotel Valentia on Monday, February 19, next. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. If you are in the Tourism and Hospitality business between Kells and Castlecove, we would like to meet with you. Our event is open to accommodation providers, attraction and experience providers. all those involved in tourism. Preregistration is advised. Please contact Mary Hartnett, Project Manager, Skellig Coast Tourism Network at 085 7278989 or info@ maryhartnett.com We look forward to meeting with you.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Waterville GAA are participating in ‘Light Ireland up’ in association with Operation Transformation. An initiative to get people out and socialising in the dark winter weeks. It will take place take place from 7 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. on five Mondays (January 29, 5, 12, 19, February 26) in the lit up side of the car park with light exercises led by Eugene. All ages – children, adults, parents, grandparents etc are encouraged to come along and take part.
CARETAKERS FOR IONAD NA DROMODA
Tá feighlithe ag teastáil in Ionad na Dromoda i gcomharbacht ar na feighlithe ata éirithe as le déanaí. Má tá spéis ag éinne chur glaoch ar an Bainisteoir Cathy i gcomhair eolas
breise. Our caretakers at Ionad na Dromoda have now retired. If anyone is interested please call Cathy an Bainisteoir for further information at 087 6852570.
CE SCHEME
Waterville Community Care have a vacancy on Community Employment Scheme for a Cook for Waterville’s Meals on Wheels Service. If interested or for further information contact IRD Waterville CLG. 066 9474366.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS REQUIRED
For the delivery of Meals on Wheels in the Waterville area. If you can help contact IRD Waterville at 066 9474366.
CAHERSIVEEN LIBRARY WORKSHOP
With Seán O’Sullivan, Kerry Footballer and fitness coach on the benefits of healthy exercise and healthy eating. Wednesday, February 14, at 11 a.m. Free.
GAA LOTTO
Results from February 8 in the Fishermans with jackpot of €3,500. Numbers drawn were 17, 25, 28 and 30. No winner. €50 each to Bernard McCarthy, Kenneigh, Paddy Murphy, Macroom, and lucky Bernard McCarthy, Kenneigh (again). Next draw February 15 in the Villa with jackpot of €3,600. Play online at watervillegaa.com.
Star of the Laune AC GNEEVEGUILLA AC 5K SERIES
Shona Heaslip of An Riocht was the winner of the second race in a time of 16: 41, followed by Seán O’Sullivan (17:03) also of An Riocht and Brian Murphy (17:07) of Ennis Track. A total of 65 runners participated which was just up slightly from last week’s numbers. We had seven runners from the club taking part this week. Well done to Michael Mangan, Gillian o Sullivan, Kerry Eager, Anne Mangan, Roland Eager, Marina Eager and Ciara Eager. The third race in the series takes place next Saturday at 11 a.m. with registration beforehand at the Kerry Friends and Parents Centre.
TRALEE 10 MILER
Optimal Fitness Tralee will host a 10 miler on Sunday, February 18, at 10 a.m. It takes place over a relatively flat fast course which hopefully will reflect in a good number of Personal Bests on the day. There is also a 5k option on the day with both races starting and finishing near the Rose Hotel.
FIXTURES
February 17 Gneeveguilla 5k Race three in Killarney at 11 a.m. February 18 Tralee 10 Miler and 5k at 10 a.m. February 24 Puck Warriors Duathlon Race three in Killorglin. February 24 Gneeveguilla 5K Race four in Killarney at 11 a.m.
Reenard CLUB LOTTO DRAW
There was no winner of the jackpot in last nights lotto draw (Thursday, February 8). Lucky-dip winners were: €50 Darcy O’Connell c/o Kerry Group, €30 Marie O’Shea Points Cross, €20 Katie Conway Reenard. Congratulations to all the winners.
SYMPATHY
Sincere sympathy to the following families who suffered bereavements recently. Family, relatives neighbours and friends of Willie Murphy late of Reenard and Trim, Co. Meath. Family, relatives neighbours and friends of Michael (Mick) O’Connell, St Finian’s Bay, The Glen. Family, relatives, neighbours and friends of Jimmy Clifford Shanacnock, Waterville, Family, relatives neighbours and friends of Martin Houlihan Carhan Cahirciveen and late of Coomaspeera, Dromid. May they all rest in peace.
A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY
Maria O’Connor from the HSE will give a talk in the O’Connell Centre Cahirciveen on Wednesday, March 7, at 7.30 p.m. on the Fair Deal Scheme. Kilcummin
ICA
Craft night will be held on Wednesday, February 14, at 8 p.m. in the Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome.
THE BRENDAN O’LEARY MEMORIAL RIDDLE SOLVING FUN WALK.
The Brendan O’Leary Memorial Riddle Solving Fun Walk will take place at O’Leary’s Yard, Lyreatough, on Sunday, February 18, registration is at 1.30 p.m. and entry fee is €10 (under-16 free). All proceeds to Palliative Care Unit UHK Refreshments and Spot Prizes on the day. Riddle Solving Walk suitable for all ages. Everyone welcome.
ILLEGAL DUMPING
To report any illegal dumping please contact the Environmental Department ‘litter complaints hotline’ on 1800 326228 or you can download the app ‘See it? Say it’ free to your phone and this will allow you to instantly send a report to the relevant authorities.
COOLICK PRE-SCHOOL
Due to high demand Coolick Pre-School intend to run an afternoon sessional service and are presently taking names. Please contact Ciara at 087 1181993 for more information.
CE VACANCIES
Vacancies presently exist on the Kilcummin Rural Dev. CE Scheme for the positions of Maintenance/ Caretaker and Office Administrator. These positions are a development opportunity and no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Please contact your Local Dep. of Social Protection Intreo Office to check your eligibility. To apply, please forward your CV for the attention of the Supervisor to Rural Dev. Office by post or email john@ kilcumminparish.com. contact John at 086 1579381.
COMHALTAS
Sult na nÓg competition is on Saturday, March 3, in IT Tralee and Sunday, March 4, in Fossa Community Centre.
TRADITIONAL SINGING CLASSES
Comhaltas are hoping to recommence Traditional Singing Classes shortly. If interested please contact Martina Ryle O’Sullivan at 087 2971213.
COMHALTAS DVD
Comhaltas DVD on Sale €5. Please contact Tony O’Connor 087 6258641, Louise Finnegan 087 9353254.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The 2018 Community Games season may not be long under way but already the young people of Kilcummin are making their mark. Last weekend the Sports Complex in Tralee was the venue for the county swimming finals and here young Daniel O’Sullivan put in impressive performances to win his heat and gain fourth place and a pewter medal in the undereight freestyle event. Well done to Grace O’Sullivan and Diarmuid Moynihan (under-10 freestyle) and Tara Roarty (under-12 backstroke) who swam very well but were outside the medals in events which always attract large numbers of competitors with a very high standard. The community centre in Keel was the venue then on this Saturday for the under-12 and under-16 County Music finals and what a successful weekend it proved to be for Kilcummin Community Games. First up it was solo music under-12 and here Michael Healy on accordion retained his county title, a feat which is never easily achieved. However, Michael wowed the judges with yet another perfect performance and he was a most worthy gold medal winner and he now goes forward to represent Kilcummin and Kerry in the allIreland finals later in the year. This success was quickly followed by another wonderful Kilcummin display as our very young under-16 Music Group also swept to county glory. This very talented young group of musicians under the guidance of Grania Evans won the hearts of the audience and judges alike and they too will head to Dublin for the all-Ireland finals. Heartiest congratulations to Ailbhe Brosnan on tin-whistle, Olwyn Evans on concertina, Ewan Evans on banjo, bodhran and mandolin, Julianna Friel on guitar, Kirill Healy on tin-whistle and Clare Stagg on accordion. Well done also to Sarah Pigott, who put in a great display to come in fourth in the under-16 recitation; to Ewan Evans, who took fourth place in the solo music under-16 and to Lea O’Connell, who performed wonderfully in the under-12 solo singing but was outside the medals in a highly competitive event. So overall a fantastic weekend for our young performers who received just reward for the many hours of practice put in over recent weeks.
MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO
There was no winner on Friday, February 9. Numbers drawn were 4, 11, 12 and 25. Consolation prizes were €100 Shane, Sinéad and Gearoid, c/o John Lenihan, €30 John Scannell, c/o Dan Linehan’s Bar. €30 Bridie O’Neill, 12 Oak Hill, Ballydribeen. €30 Raymond Moriarty, c/o John Cronin. Jackpot now €4,200.
Cromane CROMANE ROWING CLUB
Cromane Rowing Club would like to congratulate our under-18 Heritage Boys crew of Ethan Griffin, Daire O’Sullivan, Mike Scannell (cox), Alex King and Patrick Scannell, who were awarded a Juvenile Kerry Sport Star Award at a ceremony on Friday, February 2, in Killarney. The clubs 50/50 monthly draw took place on Sunday, February 4, and was won by Aisling Scannell. Next draw will take place on March 4 Envelopes available from all committee members.
IASC OG PRESCHOOL
It’s spring cleaning time for your wardrobes. The preschool is having a major fundraiser and collecting any unwanted clothes, mobile phones and Laptops. All bags can be dropped to the preschool at Lake road Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m..if these times don’t suit you please contact Valerie to arrange a pickup time. Enrolment for September 2018: Registration for Scoil Réalt na Mara Cromane is now open and forms are available from the school office 9769331, by email to realtcromane11@gmail.com or on our website cromanens.com.
BIRTH
Heartiest Congratulations to Jim and Amy Sweeney, Dooks, on the safe arrival of their baby girl last week. Best wishes to all. February Events Killorglin Library 2018. Diabetes – What’s the Story’ by Pauline Lynch February 14 at 11 a.m. General talk on diabetes, prevention, detection and management, aimed at adult population. Seán ‘Bawn’ O’Sullivan, SOS Personal Training will speak about the importance exercise and nutrition. On February 16 at 11 a.m. All events are free and everyone welcome.
TABLE QUIZ
On February 16 at the Red Fox at 8 p.m. Table of four €40. Proceeds to Glounagillagh NS Please support.
CYMS
Bingo in the CYMS every Sunday at 8.30 p.m. Jackpot €1,500. Pilates in CYMS every Monday and Friday morning 9.30 to 10.30. Snooker in the CYMS Hall daily 10 to 10. Woman 2000 every Tuesday 10 to midday. Taekwando on Wednesdays IN cyms Killorglin.
FUNDRAISER DANCE
There will be a Fundraising dance for little Siobhán Mather’s fight against Neuroblastoma (childhood cancer) to raise funds for her treatment in America On Saturday, February 17, in the Manor Inn, Killorglin. Music by the singing Jarvey – Ger Healy. All welcome tickets five euro available on the door from 9.30 p.m. There will also be a raffle on the night.
SCAMPS AND SCHOLARS KILLORGLIN
Have their Second Time Round Sale at their centre this Fri, Sat and Sun. They would be delighted with any unwanted Clothes, Bags, Belts. Which are clean and in good condition. Proceeds to Scamps and Scholars and Cork Kerry Cancer Link Bus.
Caherdaniel AGM
The AGM of Derrynane GAA will be held in the Caherdaniel Community Hall on Friday, February 16, at 8.30 p.m. Folúntas. Tá two fholúntas ar Scéim FÁS CE faoi láthair-ceann amháin do chócaire i mBaile an Sceilig chun béiltí a ullmhú san Ionad. 19.5 uair atá i gceist/ceann eile do Chúramóir-19.5 uair sa tseachtain. Breis eolais ó: Éanna de Buis-Maor FÁS CE, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas edebuis@ sceimudaras.ie nó 066 9474888.
TÁ FOLÚNTAIS AR SCÉIM SÓISIALTA.
Tuaithe Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair. Bheadh sé úsáideach dá mbeadh ceadúnas tiomána D1 agat. Cuirfear traenáil ar fáil más gá. Beidh obair ghinearálta agus obair tiománaí bus don té a cheapfar. Breis eolais ó am@udaras.ie 066 9150100 and Diarmuid Ó SéMaor Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas diarmuidose@hotmail.com 066 9474888. Beimíd ag cur cúrsa Safe Pass ar siúl go luath. Cur glaoch ar an oifig má theastaíonn uait spás a chur in áirithint. 9474888. There are two vacancies on the FÁS CE scheme at presentone for a cook in Ballinskelligs to prepare meals in the centre. 19.5 hours per week/the other vacancy for a Carer-19.5 hours per week. Further information from: Éanna de Buis – Maor FÁS CE, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas edebuis@sceimudaras.ie nó 066 9474888.
VACANCIES
Vacancies on the Rural Social Scheme. It would be useful to hold a D1 driving licence. Training will be provided if necessary. General work and bus driving work involved. Further information from: am@udaras.ie 066 9150100 and Diarmuid Ó Sé-Maor Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas diarmuidose@hotmail.com 066 9474888. We will shortly be running a Safe Pass course. Contact the office if you wish to reserve a place. 9474888. Rowing Club.
ROWING CLUB AGM
The AGM of Caherdaniel Rowing Club will be held in Caherdaniel Community Hall on Thursday, March 8, at 8, 15 p.m. Exchange with Finland
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Drop in any time to the Family Resource Centre or give Pippa a ring Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 087 0629072or email Pippa at:pippaswkfrc@gmail.com.
Cahersiveen SYMPATHY
Our sincere condolences to Johnny, Pat and Maria Griffin and family of Church Street, Cahersiveen, on the recent passing of Dan. May he rest in peace.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
€1,000 prize for the best float. More news coming soon but till then, get planning, making, having fun and creative.
CAIRDE SAIDHBHIN
Cairde Saibhin wishes to thank all those who donated hampers and prizes and all who supported the Christmas draw in 2017.
TIDY TOWNS
Michael D Higgins is coming to town on the February 17 to unveil a plaque at Valentia Observatory at midday. Please tidy up around your property and keep the town looking well.
CAHERCIVEEN LIBRARY
Workshop with Seán O’Sullivan, Kerry Footballer and fitness coach on the benefits of healthy exercise and healthy eating. Wednesday, February 14, at 11 a.m. Free.
CAHERCIVEEN BRIDGE CLUB
Results February 7: First. Kathleen O’Shea and Kay Neave. Second Josephine McGill and Joanna Hardy. Third Sheila O’Shea and Frances O’Connell. Venue: The Fertha Bar on Wednesdays at 7.30 p.m. New members welcome.
CAHERCIVEEN MEN’S SHED
Cahersiveen Men’s Shed open from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mon – Fri. New members welcome. Range of activities includes: Snooker, Cards, Keep Fit, Cookery, Painting, Woodwork.
PILGRIM PATHS WEEK
Cnoc na dTobar guided walk, Good Friday, March 30, at 11.30 a.m. Meet at 11 a.m.(carpooling) at the Old Barracks, Caherciveen. Walking stick, boots, warm clothes, rain gear, packed lunch/water required. Contact 087 7942123 or email skelligkerry@gmail.com for more info.
CAHERCIVEEN WALKING TOURS
One-hour walking tour of Caherciveen – capital of Iveragh Peninsula and gateway to the Skellig region 086 8587680. Email gerrykerry@gmail.com.
FOILMORE COMHALTAS
Foilmore Comhaltas will hold a ceili in Caitin’s Pub Kells on Sunday, February 18. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE
May 23 to 30, spiritual director Fr Brendan Walsh. September 12 to 19, spiritual director Fr Pat Murphy. €50 discount if deposit paid by February 1. For information contact Bridie at 087 6654296.
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO
No winner, numbers drawn January 28, $5. 9-13-17-20. €100 PJO’ Sullivan, Woodbrook. €50 Mark Fitzgerald, Waterville (Yearly). €20 Seán O’Shea, Dromid. €20 Ryan Sugrue, Over the Water. €20 Dave Reardon, Direen. Next week’s jackpot €2,700.
READERS – IMPORTANT
If you wish to include anything in the notes, please contact ACARD at 066 9472777 or email acardsiveen@gmail.com before 10 on Friday mornings.
Ballyfinnane BALLYFINNANE NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment for new entrants for 2018/19 school year will take place in Ballyfinnane National School on Monday, February 26, from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. A display of the children’s work will be exhibited and refreshments served. For further details contact the principal at 066 9764044.
BALLYFINNANE COMMUNITY HALL ASSOCIATION.
Ballyfinnane Community Hall Association are holding their annual table quiz on Saturday, February 24, in the Shanty bar at 8.30 p.m. Raffle and refreshments served. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Scartaglen DEVELOPMENT GROUP AGM
The annual general meeting of Scartaglin Development Group will take place in the Heritage Centre on Tuesday night next February 20 at 8.30 p.m. The local group have done great work over the past few years in enhancing the appearance of Scartaglin Village and many outsiders have commented on how well the village looks and on the improvements carried out in recent times. This is an opportunity to get involved with the group or even to come along and voice your opinion or criticism. This is the platform and the place to speak your mind. New members are always welcome.
NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Parents, who wish to enrol their child in Scartaglen NS for September 2018 can download the enrolment application form on the school websitescartaglenns.ie. Forms will also be available at Scartaglen Childcare Centre. Please return completed forms to the school by Wednesday, February 28. For further information please contact the school at 066 7147104 or by email info@scartaglenns.ie.
AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
John Delaney will again be present for an afternoon of prayer in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Scartaglin, on Sunday next, February 18, which will commence as always with the Rosary at 2.30 p.m. Everyone Welcome.
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Brother Tom Walsh from Ballinard, Cordal, who is a member of the De La Salle Order is seeking volunteers for the month of July to travel to Keelamudiman in Southern India to help with the construction of kitchen and canteen facilities as well as a study hall and exam centre. There will be an opportunity for teaching, social work and sports and games. Volunteers will have to fundraise prior to departure. Anyone interested in joining up should contact Brother Tom at 086 3453092.
THE GATHERING
The annual traditional festival the Gathering now in its 19th year will take place in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, from February 21 to February 25. This will be a huge weekend for all interested in traditional fare. Ceili bands participating will include Ui Bhrain, Neily O’Connor, James Kelliher, Striolah, Shandrum and Scartaglin’s own Johnny Reidy.
HANDED DOWN
The next programme in the Handed Down series at the Sliabh Luachra Cultural and Heritage Centre in Scartaglin will be on Saturday night, March 3, when Paudie O’Connor (a man with strong Ballahantourig connections) will present a show entitled ‘Sliabh Luachra influences in the 1980s’. Paudie is an accomplished musician himself and is married to another musician Aoife O’Keeffe. This is another night to look forward to so note the date in your diary.
CHILDCARE CENTRE
Scartaglen Childcare Centre are looking for a cleaner, three evenings per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each evening. For further details and information contact 066 7147962.
HUNTING FESTIVAL
As part of their week long annual Hunting Festival Abbeyfeale Harriers will be staging a memorial meet in Scartaglen on this Wednesday, February 14, when the Carraigshane Harriers will be present. This is a memorial meet for two great local men, who were very much involved in beagles and beagling the late John O’Connor of Dromulton and Anthony Cronin of Castleisland.
Baile ’n Sceilg 50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from Monday, February 5, in Caitin’s, winner: Alan Sugrue €835. Next Draw Monday, February 12, in Tig Rosie’s. Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Weekly and yearly are tickets available from all club officers.
AGM
The AGM of the Sceilg le Cheile Active Retired Association will be held in Halla Pobal, Baile ’n Sceilg, on Monday, February 19, at 8 p.m. All retired folk are very welcome to attend and new members are welcome.
CARD NIGHT ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Card night is on in Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m.
CUAIRTEANNA BAILE
Beidh na cuairteanna baile ag tosnú go luath arís. Tá na foirmeacha ar fáil ins na scoileanna nó cur glaoch ar an oifig 9474888. The Irish home visits will recommence shortly. The forms are available from the schools or contact the office 066 9474888.
HOUR OF RELAXATION.
The yoga class is on Tuesday morning from 11 a.m. midday in the Ballinskelligs Community centre.
LIST OF AVAILABLE CE SCHEME POSITIONS.
Tá two fholúntas ar Scéim Fás CE faoi láthair-ceann amháin do chócaire i mBaile an Sceilig chun béiltí a ullmhú san Ionad. 19.5 uair atá i gceist/ceann eile do Chúramóir-19.5 uair sa tseachtain. Breis eolais ó: Éanna de Buis-Maor Fás CE, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas edebuis@ sceimudaras.ie nó 066 9474888. There are two vacancies on the Fás CE scheme at present-one for a cook in Ballinskelligs to prepare meals in the centre. 19.5 hours per week/the other vacancy for a Carer-19.5 hours per week. Further information from: Éanna de Buis – Maor FÁS CE, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas edebuis@sceimudaras.ie nó 066 9474888.
SURVEY FROM ÉANNA DE BUIS
Tá suirbhé ar siúl ag Éanna de Buis ar son an tascfhórsa faoi láthair, agus an aidhm atá leis ná fáilt amach an mbeadh suim ag daoine filleadh abhaile go hUíbh Ráthach, agus eolas a bhailiú uathu mar gheall ar na rudaí a chabhródh leo an cinneadh sin a dhéanamh. Beidh Éanna ag déanamh teangmhála le daoine ag lorg uimhreacha ghutháin agus ephoist. Éanna de Buis is currently carrying out a survey for the taskforce, with the aim of finding out if people would be interested in returning home to Iveragh, and to collect information about the things that would help them in making that decision. Éanna will be contacting people seeking phone numbers and emails.
VACANCY ON THE RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME.
Tá folúntais ar Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair. Bheadh sé úsáideach dá mbeadh ceadúnas tiomána D1 agat. Cuirfear traenáil ar fáil más gá. Beidh obair ghinearálta agus obair tiománaí bus don té a cheapfar. Breis eolais ó: am@udaras.ie 066 9150100 and Diarmuid Ó Sé-Maor Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí Theas diarmuidose@hotmail.com 066 9474888. Vacancies on the Rural Social Scheme. It would be useful to hold a D1 driving licence. Training will be provided if necessary. General work and bus driving work involved. Further information from: am@udaras.ie 066 9150100 and Diarmuid Ó Sé-Maor Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe, Comhchoiste Ghaeltachtaí Chiarraí. Theas diarmuidose@ hotmail.com 066 9474888.
EVENING OF SET DANCING IN COMMUNITY CENTRE.
Set dancing in the Halla Pobal, Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m.
HERITAGE
Coiste Forbartha na Sceilge have formed a Heritage group and we are researching the four closed schools in our area. Kilreelig, Ballinskelligs, Emlaghmore and Emlaghdrinagh. If you have any information or photos on any of these schools we would love to here from on you at 066 9479111 or 087 6792636.
TABLE TENNIS
Every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Halla Pobal everyone welcome.
COMMUNITY NOTES
If you have any information to be included in the Ballinskelligs notes, please email/telephone An Halla Pobail no later than 10 a.m. on Friday for insertion in the following week’s paper. Tel: 066 9479111 Email coistebks@eircom.net Please note owing to pressure on space notes may have to be edited.