The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
KELLS SK PARKINSON GROUP
A meeting of South Kerry Parkinson Group will be held on May 14th at 7.00pm at the Plaza Hotel, Killarney. New members welcome.
LIFEGUARD AT KELLS BEACH
Councillor Michael Cahill has welcomed confirmation from Kerry County Council that a Lifeguard will be in place at Kells Beach for the Summer 2018 Season. Following a ‘’Notice of Motion’’ submitted last October and representations made by the Fianna Fail Councillor - Irish Water Safety had been requested to carry out a risk assessment review of Kells Beach to determine if lifeguard cover was required for the 2018 season. Councillor Michael Cahill stated following the announcement ‘’ That as safety is of paramount importance and Kells is a very popular beach which has seen significant increase in the number of beach users and bathers in recent years - he is delighted with this announcement. Irish Water Safety in Kells: Swimming Lessons begin on Monday 16th July. Lifesaving lessons begin on Monday 23rd July. All ages and abilities welcome to join in to learn. Adult classes available. Contact 087 2278601.
DEATH
The death occoured recently of Kathleen O Connor, Rosmarkersea, Gleesk, Kells. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband John, daughters Marion, Rosemarie and sons Kerry and Sean also all the extended family relatives and friends.
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION EVENTS COMING UP
Ballybeg Hair and Beauty are doing a month long initiative to support Palliative Care. We all love to look and feel good and at Ballybeg Hair and Beauty for the month of May we invite you to style your hair with us and support a very worthy cause. Supporting Palliative Care which is a fantastic facility we have on our doorstep here in Kerry, we are inviting our customers old and new to come along and join in on the event. For each Colour and full head of highlights done we will donate €5 to the cause. Each Blow-dry we will donate €20 to the cause. This will apply to appointments on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays for the month of May. We will also have donation buckets available in the salon for other days should our customers wish to support.
A great idea by all the staff and we thank all for their support and of course are very grateful to all the public who are supporting it.
ROYAL WEDDING
If you fancy watching the Royal wedding on a big screen, Quanes Bar in Blennerville is the place to be on the 19th Of May at 12 o’clock. We are holding a small fundraiser just to raise funds for a games console for the new inpatient unit. Tickets are €10 and you can buy them by getting in touch with Andrea on 0876413449. All support would be very grateful.
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to Foley’s Spar and Inver Group for their kind donation of €1000 last week. This group have held many fundraisers and are always very generous to the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
KILCUMMIN SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of Michael Carroll, Kilbrean who died recently. May he rest in peace.
HISTORICAL GROUP
Kilcummin Historical Group are looking for information from anyone who have unmarked graves in Old Kilcummin Graveyard. Contact 087-1527050 or email kilcumminhistoricalgroup@gmail.com.
FÉILE CHEOIL
Lixnaw Féile Cheoil: see Kerry CCÉ website for details June 15th 17th.
ZUMBA FITNESS FOR KIDS
Zumba Jr; 4 to 6 year olds. Zumba Kids; 7 to 12 year olds. Commencing an 8 week course on May 4th June 22nd. €50 per child in Kilcummin Recreational Hall. Contact Catriona McGuire on 0872227512 with child’s name and age. Times to be finalised once numbers confirmed but it will be between 5pm 7pm. (50 mins per class).
I.C.A
Craft Class on Wednesday 9th May at 8pm in the Rural Development Office. All ladies welcome.
SUMMMER CAMP
Moriarty School of Dancing will host ‘Kilcummin Steps & Tunes Summer Camp’ from the 30th July to 3rd Aug in the Recreational Hall from 10am to 2pm. The camp promises to be a week of fun with Set, Sean Nós & Brush dancing with Adrian, Music sessions with Conor, face painting and loads more fun and games. Children 4 years upwards welcome. Fee €55 per child, concession for families. Limited number of places available. Enquires and booking to John on 0861579381.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Kilcummin Community Games athletics will take place on Saturday May 12th at 5pm in Kilbrean Park, Mastergeeha. All welcome.
DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP
Kilcummin Defibrillator Group refresher training on Wednesday May 30th at 7.30pm in Kilcummin School, cost €10 per person. Pre pay please to a member of Committee or drop in to Kilcummin P.O. in a named envelope.
MASTERGEEHA FC
PREMIER A: Mastergeeha 1 Castleisland 1. Mastergeeha got a deserved point at home on Saturday evening. Mastergeeha started the better with James Nagle, Jer Sheehan and Tom Templeman all going close in the first half. Early in the second half Mastergeeha took a deserved lead when James Nagle finished off a good move. Late in the game the visitors equalised but Mastergeeha defended well in the closing stages to ensure a draw.
SUMMER CAMP FAI SUMMER CAMP: Places for the FAI summer camp which will be hosted in Kilbrean Park from July 2nd - July 6th can now be booked through the FAI summer schools website. Please book early to avoid disappointment at www.summersoccerschool.ie.
MASTERGEEHA FC LOTTO:
There was no winner on Friday 4th April, 2018. Numbers drawn were 3, 5, 14, 17. Consolation prizes were €100 Mark Counihan, Dunrine, Kilcummin. €30 Alan Breen, c/o Jimmy Brien’s Killarney. €30 Joan Breen, c/o Village Inn, Kilcummin. €30 Philip O’Connor, c/o Kilcummin P.O. Jackpot now €6,600.