The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
SCARTAGLEN
GREEN FLAG
Congrats to Scartaglin NS who were recently awarded their first Green Flag in recognition for tackling issues of litter and waste in their school and community. The pupils assisted by teacher Cora Doody worked to reduce the amount of litter and waste in the school and they also increased their recycling output. Receiving the green flag was a wonderful achievement in what was a whole school effort and much hard work put in by all the pupils. So well done again to all for having their work and efforts rewarded.
INFORMATION ON MASSES
Castleisland Parish Church masses on weekdays and weekends are now available online. Tickets will be available online for the papal mass in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Sunday August 26th from Monday June 25th.
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) has recently issued a plea for donors as summer is always a challenging time. The service needs 15,000 donors a month to attend clinics during the summer period. IBTS aim to keep seven day’s supply of blood at all times enabling them to supply hospitals.
DEATH
The death took place last weekend of Bridget Casey (nee Duggan) of Knockrour West. The late Bridget was 95 and was pre-deceased by her husband Michael (Mick) who died in April 1990. The deceased was sister of renowned Sliabh Luachra fiddle player Mikey Duggan. The late Bridget is survived by her daughter Kathleen, and by her sons Paddy, Michael, James and Noel. Burial took place in Scartaglen Cemetery on Monday last. May she Rest In Peace.
TURF HARVESTING
It’s been a good year for turf harvesting and many rural people still cut turf and for the past number of weeks local bogs have seen much activity as plot holders have been busy drawing out and drawing home the turf. Many householders now rely on oil fired central heating to warm their homes that is a very quick and efficient source of heat, but hard to beat a really good turf fire on a cold winter’s night.
SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Scartaglin National School closed for the summer holidays this week. We wish all pupils, teachers and staff a happy safe and carefree holiday and lets hope the sun continues to shine for much of the holidays.
SR. MAURA’S BIRTHDAY
Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Sr. Maura Tagney of Chicago and formerly from Coolnageragh who celebrated her 90th birthday recently. Sr. Maura flew in from ‘The Windy City’ to join up with her family to celebrate the happy occasion and they all had a wonderful time at the Castlerosse Hotel in Killarney. Sr. Maura is with the order of nuns known as The Little Company of Mary.
CHILDCARE CENTRE SUMMER CAMPS
Scartaglin Childcare Centre summer camps for 2018 will take place on July 10th, 11th and 12th from 9.30am to 1pm each day and again on August 7th, 8th and 9th at the same times. Early booking is essential for both camps. Activities include arts and crafts, games, baking and lots more fun guaranteed. To book a place telephone 066-7147962 or for more information. Now that summers here its time for summer camps for super fun and games.
FUNDRAISING BAG PACKING DAY
Scartaglen Ladies Football Club will hold a bag packing day in Garveys SuperValu, Castleisland on this Saturday June 30th from 10am to 6pm. This is a fundraising venture to raise finances for the club. Your support would be much appreciated.
PRIESTS COLLECTION
The annual Diocesan church gate collection in aid of Sick and Retired Priests will be taken up at all masses in the parish on this coming weekend June 30/July 1. Your generous support for this worthy cause would be much appreciated.
VARIETY CONCERT
Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network are hosting a Variety Concert in the Resource Centre, Lyracrumpane on this Friday evening June 29th at 7.30pm. Tickets cost E10 and a great nights entertainment is in store for all.