The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
KILGARVAN
SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Brian Hallissey, Douglas, Co Cork. Son of Peter and Geraldine Hallissey and Grandson of Margaret Hallissey Morley=92s Bridge, Kilgarvan, on receiving his Quercus Entrance Scholarship from UCC, in recognition of achieving the maximum 625 points in Leaving Certificate.
KERRY ATHLETIC AWARD
Well done to Christine McCarthy, Gort, Kilgarvan who was presented a team awards trophy at the Kerry Athletics award night hosted by the greater Kenmare Athletics Club at Kenmare Bay Hotel last Friday night 13th April 2018. Christine was a valued member of the Kerry women’s team that progressed through the various stages of the National League Division that recently won the final which was staged at Tullamore Co Offaly on 26th August 2017. The Kerry team completed the competition in the Bronze Medal position. Recently Christine won the All Ireland under 19 years indoor high jump competition. Christine is an athlete very much on the upward curve and will be aiming to make the National under age team and wear the coveted green Singlet of Ireland.
WALKING
Any young athletes interested in developing walking skills are encouraged to get in touch with club secretary Niamh De Faoite 087 935 7643. The club have required the services of Glenflesk native Gillian O’ Sullivan, Irish Olympian and the worlds 20 km Silver medalist from Paris 2003. The session will take place at Mardyke track Cork on Saturday 28th April 2018 at 1:00 pm.
COUNTY CLEAN UP
Kilgarvan Tidy Towns would like to thank everyone that helped out with the County clean up on Saturday 14th April 2018. Thirty five volunteers collected in excess of one hundred and fifty bags of rubbish. Well done to all concerned.
TIDY TOWNS
Kilgarvan Tidy Towns will meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm at the Mace shop car park. Come along if you have a couple of hours to spare. New members are always welcome.
KILLORGLIN LOCAL HISTORY TALK
Killorglin History & Folklore Society is covering more recent history at a lecture in KCYMS (Mini Theatre) on Friday next 27th April. =91A Kerryman’s Experience of USA College Sports Scholarship’ is the title of an illustrated talk to be given by Frank Conway (native of Dooks). All are welcome to hear an interesting story.
WATER SUPPLY. ISSUE
CALL FOR IRISH WATER TO ADDRESS MID- KERRY REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY. Councillor Michael Cahill moved a motion at this week’s meeting of Kerry County Council calling on Irish Water to address for once and for all the on-going unacceptable disruptions to the Mid-Kerry Regional Water Supply. The Fianna Fail Councillor’s call coincided with outages over the weekend and again on Monday in Beaufort, Fossa, Listry, Faha, Barlymount, Aghadoe, Firies and Milltown. Speaking at the Monthly Meeting of Kerry County Council, Councillor Cahill said the Mid-Kerry Regional Water Supply was one of the most problematic in the country and that this had been acknowledged by Senior Management in Irish Water. The Rossbeigh Councillor said the Water breaks to the pipe network on the Bord of Work’s Road Beaufort has meant that thousands of households have been left without water.
This has been an ongoing nightmare for thousands of households throughout Mid-Kerry for many years. Farmers and businesses have been left in limbo. I have been contacted by B&B and Guesthouse Operators who were not able to make a cup of tea or flush toilets.
Parents are also very annoyed as they have not been able to wash young children. Councillor Cahill described all the ongoing outages as " absolutely outrageous in this day and age" and said the residents of Mid-Kerry have been to "hell and back; in regards to the matter. It is estimated that it would cost in the region of E40 million to replace the ageing pipe network in Mid-Kerry. E3 million has been invested in replacing some sections of the network since 2017
PUBLIC ROSARY RALLY
Every Friday between 3pm4.pm.in Library Square Killorglin.
For the protection of the 8th Amendment.
Everyone welcome including Church of Ireland Members, all religions Non believers
Let’s all pray together please
IRISH CONVERSATION
Speak Irish and have the craic! Ciorcal Cainte at the Red Fox Tuesdays @ 10.30- 11.30 am. Thursday evenings 8pm- 9pm at O’Grady’s Killorglin. Improve the cupla focal and have the craic No charge Saor in aisce!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you have a spare hour around midday on any day of the week, you could help us help others in the community by delivering Meals on Wheels. Please get in touch if you think you could join our team of volunteers. Either drop into Killorglin Community Day Care Centre or call Geraldine or Noelle on 066 9790907. We would really appreciate hearing from you.
SHORT MAT BOWLING
A game that everyone can play- regardless of age, gender or experience!
Come along to the GAA grounds in Glenbeigh every Thursday from 1.45 -- 4pm. All equipment provided, hot drinks and great fun for all!
Or you can join us at the Killorglin Sports Centre every Tuesday from 1.30-3.30pm -- beginners welcome at both clubs!
CYMS WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Bingo takes place in the CYMS every Sunday at 8.30pm. 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 12 Noon.
Tae Kwando on Wednesdays CYMS Killorglin.
KILLORGLIN CCE
Well done to Killorglin CCE members Jacquelyn Owens, Sarah Patton, Laura Patton, Sarah Guerin, Rebecca Purcell, Saoirse O=92Shea, Clodagh Hamilton, Kate Costello, who were County finalists today at Scor na bPaisti in Foilmore. Their teachers Clodagh & Emir Irwin were delighted with how far they have come in a couple of years. Ring 0868040491/0872300484 for class information. Reminder to musicians Singers Dancers Storytellers and Comhrá who are branch members that the closing date for this years Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí entries to Branch Secretary is Saturday 5th MAY 2018. (Closing date for branch membership is Apr 28th) Contact 085-7326803 for info. All information regarding this years Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí is on the Kerry Comhaltas Website
CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME
If you have an upcoming event, charity appeal, or are looking for support for a community project or initiative in 2018, that you would like to be included in the Killorglin section of the Kerryman, I would be delighted to receive your contributions. Just to confirm my e mail is jenny59carter@gmail.com (all lower case) and mobile number: 087 3304846).
MILLTOWN/ LISTRY GOOD FRIDAY WALK
Milltown Listry Branch Kerry Hospice Foundation wish to thank sincerely everyone who took part in or sponsored us for the Good Friday Walk which raised €1985. Thanks to Milltown Community Hall and Ashborough Lodge for the use of facilities, to Norman at Spar and Noreen O Grady for providing refreshments.