The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
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CALLINAFERCY ROWING CLUB IRISH PROVINCES INDOOR ROWING COMPETITION
On Saturday last we travelled to the UL sports arena in Limerick for the Irish Provinces indoor rowing competition.
We had good numbers competing on the day in various categories of race distances and times. Some came home with medals, other had personal bests and some first timers set some great times for themselves to beat in January for the all-Irelands.
The following competitors came home with medals in the U.15s Savannagh Clifford came home with 2 bronze in the 500 & 1,000m, U.16s Sarah Kennedy gold in the 500m ,U.18s Nathan Houlihan 1st and Cian O’Sullivan 3rd in the 500m and in various senior age categories Maire O’Sullivan, Margot Lawlor and Larry Laide all got gold in the 1,000m races.
Also a big thanks to Margot Lawlor for all her time and effort she puts into training all the competitors so its back to training now for the All-Ireland in January. South and Mid Kerry Rowing Social.
SOUTH/ MID KERRY SOCIAL
We enjoyed a great night at the South and Mid kerry rowing social. We had 4 crews accepting overall awards for the 2018 season. U.16 Girls First, U.18 Boys First, U.18 Girls Second, Senior men First. The Seine Boat crew from the 1993 season were also awarded as its 25 years since they won the overall award. That famous crew will defentely go down in history with what they achieved in the early 90’s. Crew: Brendan Twiss, John Murphy, John P O’Sullivan, Ger Joy, John Joe O’Sullivan, Alan Kerins, Mike Murphy, Tim O’Sullivan, Liam Kerins, Sean O’Sullivan, Micheal O’Sullivan and Patrick O’Sullivan. Subs Joseph O’Sullivan and Hugh O’Reily. Cox Seamus O’Sullivan. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL.
THANKS to the South and Mid Kerry Rowing Board and The staff of the Ring Of Kerry Hotel for a wonderful night.
QUIZ NIGHT THANKS
As a final note we also had our annual table quiz recently at Killorglin Golf Club. We had a great turnout and are very appreciative of everyone who participated. Thanks to all sponsors who all kindly donated prizes for the raffle.
CROMANE DEATHS
Sincere Sympathy to the Fogarty Family, Killarney, on the death of Weeshie Fogarty. Weeshie took a great interest in Donnachadh Walsh of Cromane Gaa and followed his career in football.
The sudden and untimely death occurred of Chiara Orme (Nee Clifford) of Callanafercy. Chiara was a wonderful Cook, Baker, Arts and Crafts and Homemaker to her husband John, Daughter Charlotte and son Rory. Sincere Sympathy to all of the Orme family and to her parents Dan and Rosaleen, brothers and all of the Clifford Family, and all her relations, friends and family. May Weeshie and Chiara rest in Peace.
COFFEE MORNING
In Cromane Community Centre on Sun 2nd Dec at 10.45. Proceeds to Recovery Haven.
ARG CHRISTMAS PARTY
This Party will be in Jacks Dec 16th at 2.30pm. All over 55s and those living alone are welcome. Family and Friends welcome to join in. Non members Fee €10. Names to Mary McCarthy 066 9769240 in advance. Music by Johnny and Tom.
SALE OF WORK
in aid of St. Josephs Home Killorglin in the Home on Sun Dec 2nd at 2pm. All donations greatly appreciated.
BINGO
in Jacks every Tuesday at 8.30pm.
CYMS
BINGO in cyms Killorglin every Sun night. 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,500.There will be a Christmas Hamper in the Raffle as and from Sun 2nd December 18
SNOOKER in the CYMS 10am to 10pm Mon to Sat.
PILATES in CYMS .Wednesdays and Fridays.
UNISLIM every Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning in CYMS Killorglin..
Women 2000 every Tuesday in CYMS 10 to 12.
ARTISAN MARKET in CYMS every Friday 10 to 1.
TAE KWANDO every Friday in CYMS Killorglin.
BABY BOPPERS in CYMS on Thursday 10 to 11am
USED STAMPS & CAN RINGS
Please keep for writer.
MIGHTY MIKEY LEE STRAND MASCOTS
Please keep for your local School and enable them to enter monthly draw.
BUY LOCAL
With Christmas fast approaching, please support local businesses and enable them to survive and keep our locals in employment.
PENNY BALLAD SHEET
A new publication set of 20 Penny Ballad sheets of local songs with Melody Line is now available in a presentation package. The Penny Ballad sheet was the age old publication of songs and ballads. The set includes songs of Killorglin, Milltown, Beaufort, and the Biddy Ballads, Glenbeigh, Cromane and Caragh Lake. An ideal Christmas gift. Can be purchased in Killorglin at the Crystal Cave Bookshop, Kathleen’s Gallery Beag, Upper Bridge St. And at Kissanes Shop Beaufort or from Thomas O. Sullivan, Beaufort 087 9807122 €12 per set. Or from kerryonwalking@gmail.com
PURCELLS CHRISTMAS CHARITY LIGHTS
Big switch on is 1st Dec 2018 at 5pm in Sunhill. Switched on by Brendan Fuller Radio Kerry. There is also a visit from Santa Claus. The Charities this year are Killorglin Hospice and Killorglin Recovery Haven, two very worthy charities. This display is amazing, definitely worth a visit and you will not be disappointed in Sunhill. From 6pm to 10pm nightly.
‘THE HAPPY HANDBAG’
Adapt Kerry are running ‘The Happy Handbag’ campaign this Christmas. A handbag (new or second hand) filled with the contents intended to make that woman feel special. Suggested Items like Toiletries (Deodorant, Toothpaste etc.) Toothbrush, Shampoo / Conditioner, Nail Care (Nail Varnish, Fake Nails etc, Hand or Face Creams, Face Masks, Sanitary Item, Make – Up, Socks, Hat, Gloves, Scarfs, Soap, Tissues, Hair Care (Bobbles, Pins, Clips etc. Lip Balms / Lipstick
These can be dropped into their shop for the Centre beside Gleasures Funeral Home opposite the ISPCA Centre. You can also drop in clean good toys or good clean quality clothing. There is a big take up around Christmas by families who are fleeing domestic violence or abuse at this time.
NEW HOUSING
14 x 2 BEDROOM HOUSES TO COMMENCE IN KILLORGLIN IN JANUARY 2019. Kerry County Council are to commence 14 Housing Units at Ardmoniel, Killorglin in January 2019. Councillor Michael Cahill has received confirmation from Director of Housing in Kerry, Martin O Donoghue that the houses at Ardmoniel are due to start in January 2019 with a completion date of January 2020. The project is currently out to main contract tender through e-tenders. Planning Permission is in place for the 14 2 bedroom units in a 2 storey semi-detached and terraced house development along with all associated siteworks.
Councillor Cahill who has welcomed the development said the 14 units will help address the Housing and Homeless Crisis in the Killorglin/Mid-Kerry region but warned that alot more needs to be done. ‘I have been pushing for this Development to commence for some time now but it really is only a starting point.
‘The Housing and Homeless crisis has escalated, we have families and individuals on the Housing list for the past 10 or 12 years and almost on a daily basis new people in rented accommodation are receiving Notices to Quit as a result of landlords wanting to increase the rent or in other cases sell the properties as a result of an improved market.
‘These families and individuals now find themselves in the Homeless category aa it is impossible to find properties to rent in the Killorglin/Mid-Kerry area ‘ stated Councillor Cahill.
The Fianna Fail Councillor has called on Kerry County Council and the Housing Minister to initiate a major Building Programme in the Killorglin, Glenbeigh, Cromane, Beaufort and Glencar region and that the Local Authority needs to construct 1,2 3 and 4 bedroom properties to address the escalating crisis, as a matter of priority.
The Rossbeigh Councillor who has been consistently outspoken in regards to the Housing crisis in Kerry has again called on the Housing Minister and Kerry County Council to initiate a scheme whereby they would acquire derelict buildings in the towns and villages throughout the county, renovate these properties and allocate them to Qualified Housing Applicants.
Councillor Cahill stated that this will help address the Housing situation and also greatly enhance the towns and villages of the county.
NEWS
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CURROW CURRANS CURROW POST OFFICE
It is with a very heavy heart that I can get myself to write these notes, re the closing of Currow Post Office and General Store O’Sullivan’s. From 1/12/2018 Currow village will be without a post office and shop and store, where everyone in the parish used to frequent. Some people say it’s 50 years old, I can say that it is there for at least 80 years. But that does not matter now it is gone. I would like to wish the O’Sullivan family and staff the very best for their future. I can truly say that I have very happy memories for at least 70 years, the late Mrs B O’Sullivan often treated us to very nice sweets. To the late Mrs Mary O’Sullivan, a perfect lady.
Death Deepest sympathy is extended to the Cronin family Boulicullane, Farranfore on the death of (Sean) John Cronin. May his gentle soul rest in peace at Ardcrone Cemetery.
CHURCH NOTES
Charities Tax Rebate: Over the next fortnight I will be sending out a letter to some parishioners re this scheme. The parish needs a signed certificate which lasts for five years and some need to be renewed. The Parish has received €10,371.81 this year from this scheme. St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society meeting on Friday, November 30 in Killeentierna Parish Centre at 8pm. Night vigil at Knock Shrine for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, December 7. Contact Collins’ Bus Hire who are travelling to this night vigil.
Firies Parish welcomes Cahersiveen Men’s Choir for the vigil mass in Firies on Saturday, December 1 2018.
The Kingdom Gospel Choir Charity Concert will be held on Sunday, 2 December at 5.30pm in the Friary Church, Killarney. Donation only. All donations going to Kerry Cancer Support Group. St Oliver’s National School Choir will also be performing on the night. All are welcome.
An evening of prayer, music and song lead by The Diocesan Choir and Martina Lehane Sheehan will take place on Monday, December 3 in the Church of the Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney at 8pm. All are welcome and admission is free.
CLOTHES RECYCLING
Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Treasa are having a clothes recycling collection to raise funds for the school and St Vincent De Paul this Wednesday November 28. Clothes, curtains, towels, shoes, handbags and belts in black bags please can be handed into the school from 9.30am to 3pm on the day. Your support is very much appreciated. Mossie Keane Memorial Golf Challenge
PARISH OPEN GOLF COMPETITION 2018
The Parish Open Golf Competition will take place on Friday December 28 on the Mahony’s Point Course at Killarney Golf Club with a tee reserve from 9am to 11.30am. To play you must be from the parish or resident in the parish. You can enter by sending a text to Charlie Daly on 0872389995.
GAA CLUB AGM
Currow GAA will hold its AGM on Friday night December 7 in the clubrooms at 7.30pm. All players and members are asked to attend. Everyone welcome.
LIGHT TO REMEMBER
Kerry Hospice Foundation and University Hospital Kerry are hosting a Light to Remember Memorial Christmas Tree Ceremony on Sunday December 2 at 5pm with light refreshments served and entertainment. The official turning on of the lights is at 5.30pm. You can also sponsor a light in the virtual tree for €5 by following the link https://pmsvault.com/Donation/Kerry/1118/Memorial. A memorial card is also available and there is a live tribute book on the virtual tree which is connected to the website.