RATHMORE

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Council welcomes €2.7 Million Investment in Rathmore Streetscape upgrade which will be on public display In the coming weeks. This Rathmore will finally get the facelift and investment it needs Two pedestrians crossings one at the community centre and the other at Hickey’s Centra . approved for Rathmore also in CLAR €45, 000.for the Holy Family School €45,000. with will be built into the early announcement. Draft plan can be seen by public at Rathmore post office.

SLIABH LUACHRA COMHALTAS

Well done to all our branch members who took part in the County Fleadh which was held recently in Milltown. All competitors listed below have qualified for the Munster Fleadh which takes place in Ennis from Sun 15th to Sun 22nd July. Congratulations to our youngest competitor, Seán O’ Keeffe who was placed 2nd in the sean nós dancing competition in the 12-15 age category. Congrats also to Mark O’ Leary on winning both the Irish and English men’s singing competitions, in the 12-15 age category. Aoife O’Sullivan won the English singing ladies competition securing her place in Munster. Niamh Dalton was placed 2nd in the senior concertina competition. Sliabh Luachra set dancers also did very well. The U18 ladies were placed 2nd in their competition, dancers are; Rachel Mc Gillicuddy, Michelle Brosnan, Aoife O’ Sullivan, Emma Mc Gillicuddy, Ellen Daly, Shauna Fleming, Siobhan Mc Sweeney and Gillian Casey. The U18 mixed were also placed 2nd, dancers are; Cathal Collins, Jim Brosnan, Michael Mc Sweeney, Eoin Herlihy, Rachel Mc Gillicuddy, Aoife O’ Sullivan, Siobhan Mc Sweeney and Michelle Brosnan. The U18 half set mixed were 3rd recommended to Munster. Dancers are; Cathal Collins, Rachel Mc Gillicuddy, Sean Doody and Ellen Daly. The Raecaol dancers were also placed 2nd in the senior mixed competition. Dancers are; Kieran Browne ,Conor Crowley, Cathal Collins, Alan Cronin, Michelle O’ Sullivan, Joan Brosnan, Marie Sheehan and Michelle Brosnan. Well done again to everyone involved and best of luck in your preparations for the Munster Fleadh.

RATHMORE SOCIAL ACTION GROUP

Laugh out loud for 90 minutes Kerry Premier of Religious Knowledge by Eamonn Kelly A comedy directed by Margaret O’Sullivan followed by short comedy sketches Friday 13th July Teach Iosagain, Rathmore 8.30 Cast includes Brian Hickey, Shane Dillane, David Reen, John O’Donoghue, Rosie Healy, Margaret O’Sullivan & Diarmuid Coakley Rambling House at Heritage Centre Scartaglen Monday 9th.July at 9. pm Admission free ,raffle and refreshments. All are welcome . Wishes Best of luck ro all cyclists in ring of kerry this saturday july 7th safe cycling.

CULLEN ANNUAL HARVEST AFTERNOON

Cullen will be stepping back in time on Sunday July 15th for the 20th Annual Harvest Afternoon, featuring Old time Threshing, Vintage display of magnificently and lovingly restored tractors, cars and anyone who has vintage machinery are welcome to come along and join in.

The Duhallow Vintage Club are also holding Vintage Car &Tractor Run, departing Newmarket from 10am to12 noon to Cullen, and will then be joining us.

Among the side shows are:children’s sports , Giant Football Darts, Face Painting, Lucky dip, guess No. of logs, Butter making exhibition, Raffles including raffle for tickets for Nathan Carter & Daniel O’Donnell Shows plus many other valuable prizes, etc.. Refreshments will be served on the day.

Now in its 20th year this event still draws a huge crowd where people can meet and enjoy the days of old in a relaxed atmosphere. This fundraising event is both enjoyable and vital to the financial standing of the Special Needs Association All monies raised will be distributed to the various groups caring for our Special Friends.

An event like this does not happen without support and help from the community, the committee would like to thank and pay tribute to the many people who have given generously of their time, their talents and their resources over the years to help us in our fund-raising efforts, so once again we call on volunteers to get involved, for whatever amount of time that they can help with tasks to make this the best ever afternoon.

FRIENDS OF UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL KERRY

Mr Tom McCormack University Hospital Kerry Tralee 0667184000, For Advertising Aofe Fleming Email; friendsofkgh@gmail.com Michael O’Mahony Email momahony14@ gmail.com Tell; 0876676817, East End Rathmore The Friends of University Hospital Kerry are fundraising for equipment The Annual Greyhound Meeting has raised well over €2 million since 1990. The generosity of the people of Kerry has provided much needed equipment for the hospital. This year the money will be used to buy equipment (ultrasound scanners, infection detection equipment and orthopaedic equipment) for several departments in the hospital. If you like to contribute, your donation will be acknowledged in the local papers (€100 -- gold sponsor, €50, - silver sponsor, €25, bronze sponsor) you can also nominate a dog and enter a draw for €300 (€20 per dog or €50 for 3 dogs).

The Annual Greyhound Meeting will be held on Friday 13th July 2018, in the Greyhound stadium, Tralee Tickets cost €5 and each ticket will be entered into a draw (first prize €300, second prize €! 00, third prize €50).

If you want to contribute, contact any name above. tickets on sale at Reens pramancy, Rathmore Post Office, Linda’s restaurant or Michael O’Mahony 0876676817.

KILLARNEY LIBRARY

Lydia O’Hara will host a Ceramics, Theatre props and photography exhibition at Killarney Library from Friday 6th - Saturday 14th July during library opening hours. Free admission

Dancers from the O’Leary School of Dancing Lily Sue Eyers, Shauna Mangan, Kieran Johnston, Amy Mangan, Rachel Fleming and Jordon Mangan with their teacher Mary O’Leary O’Sullivan at the 233rd Annual Killarney Regatta at O’Mahony’s Point, Killarney on...