The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
CAHERCIVEEN ST. MARYS UNDER 14’S:
Congratulations to Alan, Connie & Paddy and all the St Marys U14 Football Team on winning the Co League Division 7 Final in Listry. They defeated Gneeveguilla in a very entertaining game in which some excellent football was played. Well done everyone.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:
St. Vincent de Paul Church Gate Collection will take place Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June in Cahersiveen Parish. Your support is greatly appreciated.
MEN’S SHED A.G.M:
The A.G.M of Cahersiveen Mens Shed will be held on Friday June 1st @ 8 pm in The Shed. All embers welcome to attend.
CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW:
Congratulations to Billy Alexander of Kells Bay House & Gardens on winning a Silver Gilt Medal for his showcase of rare and exotic ferns grown at Kells Bay House and Gardens.
TIDY TOWNS:
It’s great to see the town being brightened up with bright, attractive colours.
CAHERCIVEEN LIBRARY:
A list of South Kerry Authors and books based on the South Kerry area is being compiled with a view to having an exhibition in the library later this year. Please give any information to Colman Quirke on 0872888822
CAHERCIVEEN MENS SHED:
Cahersiveen Mens shed open daily for a range of activities. New members welcome. The shed recently received a grant from the Community Support Fund of Kerry County Council which was a great help for improvements in the kitchen.
THE OLD BARRACKS:
Facebook: theoldbarrackscahersiveen. What better way to spend your time on days like these by visiting the Barracks & brush up on local history & enjoy picturesque views from the top floor. Coffee shop/craft shop also open.
WALKING TOURS:
Cahersiveen Guided Walking Tours will be providing regular walking tours of the town from the start of May. This year we will also be providing hillwalking tours on a Friday. There will be plenty of stories, some poetry and maybe even a song or two. Contact Gerry on 086-8587680, by email gerrykerry@gmail.com or on Facebook Cahersiveen Guided Walking Tours.
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:
No winner, numbers drawn 13/05/2018. 13-17-18-25. €100 Marian O’Shea, Portmagee. €50 Lucy Murt, c/o Mike Murts. €20 Pato Mc, Fermoyle. €20 Ger Horgan, Kimego (Yearly). €20 Kathleen, Christy & John. Next week’s jackpot €4,100.
RESTORATION FUND
The Daniel O’Connell Restoration Fund Golf Classic Friday 6th July, in Dooks Golf Club, Glenbeigh. Format-teams of 4, any combination ladies & gents-cost €300 per team or to sponsor a T box at €50. Time sheet bookings by June 1st and forward chq to a member of the organizing committee- Vincent Devlin 087 9272286/Sean O’Shea 087 7547657/Abina 087 9366666.
READERS – IMPORTANT
If you wish to include anything in the notes, please contact ACARD on 066 9472777 or email: acardsiveen@gmail.com before 10.00 on Friday mornings
CROMANE FAMILY FUN DAY
This is in Cromane Gaa Grounds on Sun 3rd June commencing at 11.30 with a kids blitz. 1pm over 35 blitz and followed by Kids Races. There will be a magician, a shop, a BBQ. And Face Painting with lots of other entertainment. There will be various raffles in Jacks straight after with finger food. There is also a lovely Hamper in Hannah Marys XL to be won. Proceeds to local Groups as well as a donation to the RNLI Valentia.
ARG
Cromane Active Retirement meet every Wednesday in Cromane Centre. 2 to 3.30pm
BINGO
in Jacks every Tuesday at 9pm. Entry €10. Guaranteed night of fun with the chance to win dinner for two and other super prizes. Will continue if successful. Please support. Proceeds to Cromane Gaa.
BINGO also in The Old Glenbeigh Hotel on Wednesday nights at 9pm.
BINGO in CYMS Killorglin every Sun night.8.30pm. . Jackpot €1,500.
CYMS
WOMAN 2000 every Tuesday 10.30 to 12.30 IN cyms.
TAE KWANDO every Wednesday in CYMS Killorglin
UNISLIM every Wednesday and Thursday in CYMS.
PILATES every Wednesday in CYMS with June Cunningham.
ARTISAN MARKET in CYMS every Friday 10 to 1.
MIGHTY MIKEY MASCOTS
Please collect the mighty mikey milk mascots from Lee Strand Milk Cartons or Bottles for your local school. They can get Homework diarys for the school for the new school term. The monthly draw has finished for the summer holidays.
CANRINGS
Please collect can rings from drinks cans only. They are now being collected and melted down and money gained from them is going to Kerry Pallative Care. The cost of sending them to Thailand to make joints for amputees was too expensive and they now go to Cork recycling plant and money raised goes to Kerry Pallative Care.
DEATHS
John ‘Johnny’ Sweeney, Seaview Terrace, Glenbeigh and formerly of Curraheen, Glenbeigh.
Waking at Brennan’s Funeral home, Glenbeigh on Friday from 5 to 7pm followed by removal to St. James’ Church, Glenbeigh. Requiem mass on Saturday at 11 O Clock. Burial afterwards in Killeen Cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to The Irish Liver Foundation.
Catherine C. Carey (née Roche) Hollybush Road, Tulligbeg, Killorglin & formerly of Gortloughera, Killorglin. Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, Killorglin, on Sunday evening (May 27th), from 4pm -- 6.30pm, followed by removal to St. James’s Church, Killorglin. Requiem Mass took place on Monday at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Ardmoniel Cemetery, Killorglin. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Palliative Care. Sympathy is extended to the Sweeney
and Carey families on the death of Johnny Sweeney, Glenbeigh and to the Carey Family Tulligbeg on the death of Catherine Carey. May they rest in peace. Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm dilis.
NEWS
Anyone wishing to include items in Cromane news please email to caseycrest@hotmail.com
CURROW/ CURRANS CURROW TIDY TOWNS
Its hanging basket time again, if anyone would like to sponsor a basket at a cost of 22 euro please contact Mary Brosnan on 0872682256 or Peter O’Connor on 086-0707847. We are reminding householders that the Tidy Towns competition inspection is fast approaching and if they are doing any painting could it be done in the next 3 weeks please.
CURROW CHURCH 60TH
60th anniversary of Currow Church will be celebrated with a special Mass on Friday June 1 at 7.30pm. Bishop Ray Browne will be the main celebrant. There will be refreshments afterwards. Old photographs of the Church are welcome, please hand into the Parish Office or presbytery.
CORPUS CHRISTI
Procession will take place on Saturday June 2 after 7.30pm Vigil Mass from the church to Parkmore Estate. Benediction will take place in the green area in front of the Estate.
DEATH
The death occurred last weekend of Mick Ahern, Dunnine, Killarney. Deepest sympathy is extended to is wife Hannah, to his family, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Mick was a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
EXAMMASS
The Mass in Currans Church on Thursday evening at 7.30pm will be offered for those who are starting the Leaving and Junior certs in early June.
SCOILMHUIRE&N.TREASA
Reader to Runner 3k run/walk will be held on this Friday, June 1 at 12 noon. Registration at 11.30am in the school. Adults €5.
Open morning for parents and children starting in Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Treasa on Wednesday, June 6 from 9.30am to 11am. Anyone interested in our school are welcome to attend.
FARRANFORE FIRIES SYMPATHY
The death has taken place of Kevin Flynn, Doonkinane and formerly Bohereens. The Reposal was in Flynns Funeral Home, Castlemaine on Tuesday evening. Requiem Mass took place in St Gertrude’s Church, Firies on Wednesday followed by burial in Kilnanare cemetery. Sincere Sympathy is extended to his family, relatives and friends. A Guard of Honour was provided by Firies GAA.
CORPUS CHRISTI
PROCESSION will take place after 7.30pm mass in Firies on Saturday 2nd June.
TOUR
organised by Legion of Mary to the birth/baptismal place of Edel Quinn; to The Nano Nagle Heritage Centre in Cork City and Wilton on Saturday 9th June, leaving Killarney at 9.30am. Phone Patricia 087 904 8659.
SUMMER CAMPS
Maine Valley Resource Centre, Castlemaine Morning Camp 9.30 to 12.30; Afternoon Camp 1.30 to 4.30. Week One 2nd July Cooking; Week Two 9th July Art/Craft; Week Three 16th July Science/ Technology; Week Four 23rd July Fun Week.
RETIREMENT
Local Postman Tim Breen of Keelties has retired after 22 years delivering the post. Tim delivered to not only many areas in the Parish but also to parts of Killarney, Listry and Kiltallagh Parishes. We wish him a long and happy retirement
GAA LOTTO
Numbers drawn were 15 18 23 28. The jackpot was not won and will be 5400eu on Fri night in Pat Sheehans. 30eu each to : Pat O’Donoghue, Dromore; Ml Egan, Killeen; Mary B Lenihan, Rusheen; Ml McCarthy, Currow; Mary O’Leary, Leamnaguilla.
31 CARD DRIVE
Farranfore hall on Sat 26th 1st Mary Moriarty, Ml O’Sullivan; 2nd Ml Cronin, Danny Moriarty; Raffle Anne McDonnell, Richie Walsh, Maureen O’Sullivan, Mary B O’Sullivan.
BALLYHAR DYNAMOS
Our U12s bowed out at the quarter final stage in the shield , being defeated 3-1 by Dingle. Aaron o Sullivan was our goal scorer with Colm o Riordan & Rian Brosnan playing well in a good squad performance.Our 14s were crowned division 1 champions on saturday last at Mastergeeha.It was a winner take all game & our boys won 1-0.Stephen Palmer with an early goal in a game that went end to end. Overall we had the better of the chances in a thrilling encounter. Congratulations to both teams on providing an excellent spectacle to the end of the season.There was great delight on the sound of the final whistle by the players, their parents & team management.Well Done to the squad & their coaches Anthony Mckenna & Frank Fell. Squad B McCarthy, D o Connor, J Costelloe, H Walsh, A Burke, C O’Shea, P Fell, L Ring, S Palmer, A o Connor, J Horgan, L Costelloe, N McMahon, C o Mahony , J Teahan & M Nelligan.
Our U15s league champions finished off their league with a 5-0 away win over fenit with goals from Aaron O’Shea, John Power, Brian Burke & two from Peter Cosgrave. A great team performance with Declan o Connor & Padraig Fell excelling.
FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES
The Community Games All Ireland Finals took place in U.L. at the weekend. This was a very busy programme. Firies had 4 competitors taking part. Conal O Mahony & Cormac Costello were part of the Kerry team who took part in the U14 Cross Country. They did extremely well and a huge congratulations to this team on bringing home gold medals. Well done to Mairead Walsh who was part of the U12 Cross Country team who also took part in the National Finals. Our other competitor Bryan O Leary represented Kerry in the handwriting competitions.
Well done to all the competitors and thank you to the parents and trainers for preparing the children and assisting the children over the weekend. The next events to take place will be the judo competitions and the boys football u10.