FARRANFORE FIRIES

DEATHS

The death has taken place of Kathleen (Kitty) O’Sullivan (nee McCrohan), Killeagh. Removal was from O’Connors Funeral Home to St Gertrude’s Church, Firies and after Requiem Mass on Tuesday to Kilnanare cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her family, relatives and friends.

The death has also taken place of Dan J. Prendergast, Boolteens West, Castlemaine and formerly of Bohereens, Firies. Requiem Mass took place in St Gobnait’s Church, Keel and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sympathy is extended to his family, relatives and friends.

SLI NA SLAINTE

All welcome to the official launch of Farranfore Sli na Slainte Walks on Wed 6th Feb . Meet at Farranfore Railway Park at 8.45am.

SAMARITANS

We wish to thank all who supported the Christmas Collections which were Firies 895.36eu and Ballyhar 507.79eu.

PROGRESSIVE PATHWAYS FAIR

at the Rose Hotel, Tralee today from 12 noon to 6.00pm. Information re employment and other matters will be available for people with disability or illness. Free transport with Locallinkkerry.

GAA LOTTO

Numbers drawn were 2 3 27 28. The jackpot was not won and will be 8900eu on Fri night in Pat Sheehans. 30eu each Claire Callaghan, Farranfore; Eilish O’Connor, Boulia; Angela Daly, Aghadoe; Jack Sherwood, Farranfore (2). Jack played at full back for Kerry against Tyrone on Sunday and did very well.

31 CARD DRIVE

Farranfore hall on Sat 26th 1st Mary and Peg Kissane; 2nd Sheila and Pat O’Sullivan; Raffle : Patrick O’Sullivan, Catherine O’Sullivan; Eileen Tangney; Breda Browne.

BALLYHAR DYNAMOS FC

TEAMS - Our U15s had a tough day at the office going down to St Brendans Park away on a 7-1 scoreline.We were short a number of regulars and trailed 4-0 at the break but Hugh Walsh gave us a good start to the second half. Best on the day were Declan o Connor, James Horgan, Conall o Mahony & Charlie Keating.

Our u17s had a hard earned 4-1 away victory against killarney Athletic.We led 1-0 at the break when Nathan Callaghan chipped the home keeper after great work by Jason Brennan.Nathan added a second early in the second half to give us some breathing space. Tomas Scott headed our third goal with 20 minutes remaining. Killarney hit back with a fine finish but Tomas scott seled the win , with time nearly up after a low cross by John Power. Overall a good win involving all the squad present on the day with C Ring, B o Driscoll, C o sullivan, J o Leary, J Brennan , & C Henderson playing well. Squad C Ring, J Power, C o Sullivan, B o Driscoll, J mccarthy, J Brennan, H Byrne, J o Leary, C Cronin, N Callaghan, T Scott & C Henderson.

Our Seniors travelled away to play Ballyheigue FC at the KDL grounds , Tralee with both sides seeking the points for different reasons.We took the lead from Ed kerrisk after good approach work by Patrick o Connor.Ballyheigue hit back twice with goals from set pieces to lead 2-1 at the break.While having alot of possession in the second half our only reward was a Padraig o Connor penalty with over ten minutes remaining.Best on the day were Sean o Sullivan, Dan o Shea, john Daly, Kevin o Sullivan, Ger Fitzgerald & Diarmuid o Mahony.

FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES

BASKETBALL: Another great weekend of Basketball with the U16 Boys and Girls representing the parish with passion and pride. The U16 Girls coached by Fiona Walshe played extremely well, but unfortunately missed out on the Finals. The Boys however, under their coach Linda Ring won their way to the Finals and came away with the parishes first County medals of the 2019 Community Games season. Well done indeed for your well earned bronze medals. A big thank you to the parents for all their support and to the coaches a special thanks for all their time and efforts.

SWIMMING: This weekend sees the swimming finals take place at the Tralee Sports Centre on Sunday, you must be registered to be able to compete. Under 8’s and U10’s start at 10am and U12, U14 and U16 from 12.30pm. If you are interested to see what goes on in the view to competing next year come along and support our small team of swimmers. Feel free to go for a look and cheer them on. Good Luck to you all competing, Sophie Bowler O’Riordan, Saiorse Teahan, Michael Teahan and Isaac Vickers.

DRAUGHTS AND CHESS: A shout out to all parents and children who may have an interest in DRAUGHTS and CHESS. If this is you please contact Maura on 0876663702 for further information. Chess Competition is for U13 and U16, Boys, Girls and Mixed with panels of up to

7. Draughts Competition is for U10, U12 and U14, Boys, Girls and Mixed with panels of up to

7. Chess County finals are Sunday 10th March in Glenflesk. Draughts County finals are Sunday 31st March in Listowel. It would be great to even enter a couple of Mixed teams if we can get the players and coaches.

CROSS COUNTRY: All the children interested in running, Cross Country U12, U13, U14, and Marathon U16 are on 7th and 9th April and of course Athletics later on in the year for all ages, why not consider starting your training early.

Farranfore/Maine Valley Athletics Club have started back training Tuesdays (Firies GAA Sports Hall Farranfore 6pm to 6.45) and Thursday (Firies GAA Ground 6.30 to 7.30) and it’s a good chance to get fit and ready.