The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE BAILE ‘N SCEILG
AN DROMID NAÍONRA NA DROMODA
Beidh cruinniú tús bliana tuismitheoirí ar síul i Curam Leanaí na Dromoda , An Luan 28ú Bealtaine ar 7:00 i.n san Áis Curam Leanaí na Dromoda. Tá sé rí thábhachachtach go ndéanfadh tuismitheoir amháin ar a laghad freastal ar an gcruinniú seo le cinntiú go mbeidh áit ar fáil dá bpáiste sa Naíonra. Déan teagmháil le Máire Ní Mhathúna i ndiaidh a haon a chlog le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais. The Parents meeting for children commencing in the Naíonra in the coming year will be on Monday 28th of May at 7.00p.m in the Dromid Childcare Centre. It is vital at least one parent attends this meeting to ensure that a place is available for their child. Please contact Máire Ní Mhathúna on 066 9478752 after 1o’clock for more information.
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 on 0669475466 anytime 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 May 31st we will have our monthly Mass at 11.30am. We will also have the District nurse in attendance for any queries or health issues you may have. All elderly are welcome.
KENYA
Donie O Shea from Islandboy is going as a volunteer to Kenya, for 2 weeks from June 30th with Africa Direct. Its his third time and this year he will be working with other volunteers in the Mukuru Slums in Nairobi, where an estimated 700,000 people live in extreme poverty. Donie pays his own expenses and accepts donations of cash or cheques, payable to Africa Direct, or http:// www.gofundme.com/direct-fundraising-mukuru-kenya. Thanks to all who donated last year. Donie talks to Joe Mc Gill of Radio Kerry about volunteering in Kenya on www.radiokerry.ie/saturday-supplement-may -12th-2018/ It starts at 22 minutes into the programme.
BUS TO KNOCK
There is a bus going to Knock on Sunday June 24th leaving Cahirciveen at 6.00am. Please contact Christine on 0669472185 or 087 6777148 for more information
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.
50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from Monday 21st May in Mike Murt’s, winner: Joe O Donoghue €792. Next Draw Monday 28th May in Cable O Leary’s. Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Weekly and yearly tickets are available from all Club officers.
VACANCIES ON SCHEMES
Tá roinnt folúntais ar Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair; Cúntóir oifige á lorg ag an gComhchoiste, Oibrí ginearálta (x 2), cúramóir, Cócaire Cúntóir neachtlainne. Breis eolais ó:www.jobsireland.ie nó ó Éanna de Buis ag 066 9474888 nó edebuis@sceimudaras.ie South Kerry Gaeltacht Community Employment Scheme has a number of vacancies at present; an office assistant required by the Comhchoiste, general operative (x 2), in home respite worker, cook/laundry assistant. Further information from Éanna de Buis on 066 9474888. or edebuis@ sceimudaras.ie Tá folúntais ar Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair. Breis eolais ó: diarmuidose@hotmail.com nó Diarmuid ag 066 9474888.
The Rural Social Scheme in the South Kerry Gaeltacht area has vacancies at present. Further information from: diarmuidose@ hotmail.com or Diarmuid on 066 9474888.
LOVELY HOUR OF RELAXATION
The Yoga class is on Tuesday morning from 11.00am 12.00pm in the Ballinskelligs Community centre.
YOGA MORNING ON BALLINSKELLIGS BEACH
The Ballinskelligs Environmental Action Group and Clean Coasts Ireland are sponsoring a relaxing morning of Yoga on Ballinskelligs Beach on Wednesday, 6th June. This free class will be run by instructors Shannah Gordon and Muireann Tarrant from Time for You Yoga. We will meet at 10 am in Cafe Cois Trá. Please bring your own mat.
ART CLASSES ON THE JUNE BANK HOLIDAY
FOR 4 TO 8 YEAR OLDS A summer art class for 4-8 year olds is on, over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Saturday 2nd and June 3rd 12.30pm 2.30pm, in Ballinskelligs Community Centre. There will be a maximum of 8 children per class, to ensure the kids get the most from their artistic endeavours. €15 per child, to book call Julie 087 6880179.
COUNTRY MARKET
Ballinskelligs Country Market Venue: Beachside Café Ballinskelligs re-opens Sunday 3rd June. The Market will then be open every Sunday in June, July and August from 11.00am 4.00pm. Browse stalls filled with Artisan foods, Crafts, goods and more. There will be live music, with Claire Horgan and Friends. This is a fun day out for all the family snacks and refreshments available from Café Cois Trá. View the extensive selection of historical black and white photographs from the Kerry Images Collection.
BORD NA NÓG RESULTS
The St Michaels Bord Na nÓg lotto results are: 25.05.2018 €40 John and Deirdre Casey, Ducalla, The glen €20 Eileen O Connor Killabournia, the Glen. Thank you all for your support and if you are interested in joining please contact Dessy on 087 6792636.
CORDEEN IN CONCERT IN BALLINSKELLIGS
There is a concert on Saturday June 2nd 8.00pm in the Halla Pobal, Dungeagan. The group includes Waterford’s Benny McCarthy, founding member of iconic traditional music group Danú, is a soft-spoken player with a dry wit and a twinkle in his eye. Hailing from the rich musical heartland of Sliabh Luachra, Conor Moriority is an All-Ireland Accordion champion who learned to play at the knees of great players like John Brosnan and Jimmy Doyle. Graham Wells, previously of the renowned band The Irish Descendants, is a true blue Newfoundlander from St John’s whose grandfather passed down the art of the box by taking him to play at parties and dances across the island. Also from Newfoundland is Billy Sutton of popular trad/rock group The Fables- not only a master accordionist but a prodigious talent on the bouzouki, fiddle and mandola! Come and join us for an unforgettable night, Tickets available on the night €15 Under 16 €10. This is a repeat visit for Cordeen, so previous concert goers know what a great musical extravaganza this will be and those of you who missed the opportunity last year can look forward to a wonderful evening of enjoyment. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
BALLYFINNANE FUNDRAISER
Ballyfinnane Community Hall Association are holding a fundraiser for Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin. This will take place on Sunday 10th June from 11 am to 1pm. Coffee morning, cake sale, raffle, music & more.All help and support will be greatly appreciated on the day.
BEAUFORT KILLARNEY LIBRARY
AN art exhibition ‘A Retrospective Exhibition of work by Martyn Bell’ representing 34 years of art will take place at the Killarney Library from Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30 during Library opening hours. Admission is freen.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the Carson family, Beaufort on the death of their uncle, Bill Carson, Killarney.
FIRST COMMUNION
Congratulations to all the children from Kilgobnet. Cullina, Black Valley and St Francis Training Centre who made their First Communion recentlyh.
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Cards continue in Beaufort Community Centre o n every Monday night at 9.30pm. Spots, raffle, refreshments served.