The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
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FARRANFORE FIRIES FIRST COMMUNION
The boys and girls of Knockaderry NS received their First Holy Communion in St Gertrude’s Church , Firies on a beautiful sunny Saturday 5th May. Congratulations to all.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
HSE Dietician Ciara McGowan will speak on Wed 16th May in The Deerhunter Suite, Dromhall Hotel, Killarney at 8pm. There will be a question and answer session along with tea/coffee. All welcome. Bring a friend.
TALKS ON PRAYER
On Wed 9th May at Parish Centre, Park Road, Killarney from 10am to 11.30am and again on Thur 10th May from 10.30am to 12noon in St John’s Pastoral Centre, Tralee. All welcome. Public Rosary on Sun 13th May at 3pm on Main St Killarney.
LADIES FOOTBALL
Elaine O’Donoghue and Chloe O’Connor were members of the Kerry under 16 girls team that beat Tipperary in the Munster Final at Mallow on Saturday last. Congratulations and well done.
31 CARD DRIVE
Farranfore Hall on Saturday 5th - 1st Sean Walsh, Peg Looney; John de Lacy, Ned Scott. Raffle : Denis Carroll, Michael Rohan, John de Lacy, Dave O’Mahony, Hannah Clifford.
BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC
LOTTO- No.s 7,12,13,16 .No winner of Jackpot. 5 x €25 Patsy o Sullivan, Firies. Tonyo Connor, Ballyhar, John Keane ,Firies, Joeo Riordan, Far ran fore & Canice o Sullivan ,Firies. Next Jackpot draw for €3500 will take place on sunday next at Hendersons Bar ,Firies.
TEAMS - Our U15s exited the cup being defeated by Killorglin 1-0 at murt scott park.These group of players are still in the hunt to win the Division 1 title ,seeking one win from their two remaining games.Our seniors travelled to away to qpr , being defeated 4-1 with Shane o Donoghue scoring our goal. Best on the evening were Do Shea, P Shanahan, A Mckenna, Ko Sullivan, Po Connor ,D Bros nan& J o Connor.
ANNUAL COLLECTION - The Annual Church gate collection of the Kerry Independent Alliance political party will take place this coming weekend 12th/13th May.
FOSSA ENROLMENT
Two Mile Community National School are currently enrolling for all classes for September 2018. Contact 064 6633018 or email principal@twomilecns.ie
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
Parishioners wishing to join the Fossa Parish pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday, May 26 are asked to contact Fr Tomás Looney in the presbytery (0646631996) as soon as possible.
The cost, which includes breakfast, is €30 for adults and €20 for children and it must be pre-paid. The bus will depart from O’Callaghan’s Coach Tours yard on the Tralee Road at 7.00am sharp and it will leave Knock for the return journey at 5.30pm. There will be a stop on the return trip for dinner.
KILLARNEY LIBRARY
Killarney Library is celebrating Bealtaine Festival by hosting 2 events. A two-day felt-making workshop will take place on Thursday 10th & 17th=E2€=8B May at 11am. Prior booking essential on 064-6632655 or email killarney@kerrylibrary.ie. On Saturday 12th May, a screening of the classic film Guess who’s coming to dinner takes place at 2pm.
On Tuesday 15th May a Drama Reading group meeting will take place at 6.30pm.
Free admission to all events.
FOSSA/TWO MILE COMHALTAS
Come along to a music and singing session for young musicians and singers in Fossa GAA Clubhouse, Fossa on Friday, 18th May from 7 - 8pm. This is very much a fun session where the emphasis is on playing mu- sic and singing for enjoyment. All ages and abilities. Adult musicians wishing to help are welcome. Further details contact Tim on 087 2413116 or Eileen on 087 6284053.
GLENBEIGH GLENCAR DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK
On Saturday night next at 4-15 am a DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WALK will take place at Rossbeigh Beach starting and finishing at Ocean Delights. Participants wishing to do the walk are asked to ‘’ REGISTER ON LINE’’ where they will recieve a Darkness into light T-Shirt, delivered to their door. All proceeds will go to Pieta House which is a Suicede and Self Harm Crisis Centre offering free of charge Conselling centre.. Your support is greatly appreciated.
RECOVERY HAVEN
Killorglin Outreach Service will be operating on Thursday 10th May at Killorglin Community Care Centre,Market Street, from 10am. to 2.00pm. All who are living with and beyond cancer together with carersand families are welcome to avail of the services which include yoga, mindfulness classes, hair care and other group therapies. Trained volunteers will provide a confidential listening service.
More information 086-7038126
GNEEVEGUILLA ATHLETIC CLUB NOTES
Lotto: no winner of our lotto 04/05/2018, numbers drawn were 4, 7, 9 & 11. Sellers prize winner Mossy Brosnan. €50 Y/T prize winner Maurice Feehan Newmarket, €50 to Sean Hickey Gneeveguilla, €40 to Margaret Dillane Quarry Cross, David Fleming Clamper & Paul Fogarty Quarry Cross. Bonus no won numbers drawn were 5, 7, 12 & 28. Next week’s jackpot €8,600 plus €1,000 bonus.
KERRY JUNIOR, SENIOR & MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Held in Riocht on Sunday last a whole host of P.B’s and medals. Miceal & Tomas O’ Neill dominated the field events. Robert Purcell did well, Andrew Purcell also competed. Top ladies were Mairead O’ Neill, Shelia O’ Donoghue, Eileen O’ Riordan, Joan O’ Sullivan, Brid Stack, Annette O’ Brien, Norma O’ Connor & Catherine O’ Sullivan.
All did well at their respective competitions and were in the medals.