The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
SCARTAGLEN
HANDED DOWN
The first Handed Down programme of 2019 will be staged in Scartaglin Heritage Centre on Saturday January 26th commencing at 8pm. The title of that particular nights show is “From the masters hand Padraigs legacy”. The presenter will be Matt Cranitch. January has become synonymous with the visit of Co Cork fiddler and historian Matt Cranitch to present a Handed Down talk . Always great value , his research and delivery has always kept the Handed Down audience enthralled till the end of the evening . This first talk of 2019 may sound familiar as it was due to be held last season but unfortunately illness caused it’s cancellation. We are delighted to bring the topic of Padraig O Keeffe’s fiddle lessons and a description of what that consisted of and what was he looking for in particular from his student in the ways of bowing and timing etc . We have as a special guest one of his final pupils from 1962 Martin O Connor originally from Castlehill, Cordal who has shared his memories with Matt.
This is new and unheard testimony and is not to be missed . Our special guest is All Ireland accordion winner Conor Moriarty from Kilcummin who is making his first appearance at Handed Down. Returning to sing for us is Coolnageragh great Dave Buckley. Author Breda Joy will read one of her short stories and we are delighted to have young musicians with Scartaglin connections. From North Kerry Katie and Ava Joyce and their friend from Ballybunion CCE Aoibheann Buckley, Sine Fogarty, Calvin Healy and Aishling Cooke. Katie and Ava are daughters of Betty Boyle from Mullen whose father Jimmy is a great supporter of Handed Down . Cormac Walsh son of John and Nora Walsh is playing and Sean Butler also on Accordion son of Mossie and Margaret Butler become the two first Scartaglin young musicians from the Philip Shine music classes at the Heritage Centre to grace the stage. Not to be missed , please be seated by 7.55 .
DRAMA
The Sliabh Luachra Drama Group are presently finalising their preparations for the presentation of Brian Friel’s “Translations” and rehearsals are progressing well at this stage. This highly talented group are scheduled to present this production in Scartaglen Heritage Centre on February 1,2,3 and again on February 8,9,10. For bookings and more information contact 087 2434000.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglen GAA Clubs January draw will take place on this Sunday night January 27th in O Connors Bar when the jackpot will be E5,600.
GAA REGISTRATION
Scartaglen GAA Club are holding a registration night in the Clubhouse on this Friday night January 25th from 7-8pm. Membership/registration fees for 2019 are as follows: Players E70, Adult Membership E40, Students and Minors E20.
FATIMA PILGRIMAGE
Castleisland born Fr Noel Spring will lead a Pilgrimage to Fatima from May 10th to May 17th. Anyone interested in travelling should contact Maureen Harty at (066) 7131328 or Premier Travel Cork at (021) 4277700
USED CHRISTMAS CARDS
Some people may still have Christmas cards on their hands and if they wish to get rid of them they can send them on to a Mayo lady called Margaret. She makes them into books and sends them abroad. Her contact number is (085) 1605562.
THE GATHERING
The 20th Annual Traditional Music Festival The Gathering will take place in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney from Wednesday February 27th to Sunday March 3rd. Both dates inclusive.
WEDDING BELLS
Congratulations and all best wishes are extended to Timmy Brosnan son of the late Maurice and Margaret Brosnan of Direen and Brenda O’Donovan daughter of Joe and Margaret O’Donovan of Lismire Cross, Newmarket who were married recently in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Scartaglin. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr Jim Kennedy. Brenda and Timmy held their reception in The Woodlands House Hotel in Adare and they will reside in Direen.
RATHMORE PANTO
The Marian Players Rathmore will present the panto ‘Rapunzel’ in the Community Centre, Rathmore on this Saturday night January 26th ,on Wednesday and Thursday January 30 and 31 and on Saturday night February 2nd. Shows commencing at 7.30pm each night. There will be matinee performances at 3pm on Sunday January 27th and on Sunday February 3rd.
For further details and phone booking contact 085 1351810. All proceeds to Kerry Parents and Friends Association.