FARRANFORE/ FIRIES

DEATH

Sympathy is extended to Hazel Norris and family, Roxboro on the death of her father, Peter Farrell in Dublin.

COMMUNITY CARE LUNCH

FIRIES-BALLYHAR Community Care Lunch will take place on Friday 15th February at 1.00pm. All are very welcome.

IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION

wish to thank all who supported the recent church gate collection which raised 455eu.

CONGRATULATIONS

to Ciaran Sears who received the Special Achievement Award at the Garda Youth Achievement Awards in Ballyroe Hotel on Friday 1st February.

Ciaran is actively involved in fundraising for Pieta House and has helped children prepare for the Special Olympics. Ciaran was nominated by his teacher at Tralee CBS, Anthony Cronin and is son of Tom and Margaret (nee Sheehan, Farranfore). CIaran is also interested in Gardening and Beekeeping.

PHOTO

The picture of the Gap of Dunloe at the beginning of the weather forecast on RTE tv was taken by Fergus McCarthy of Gorteenroe. Very nice. Well done.

GAA LOTTO

Numbers drawn were 2 12 17 27. The jackpot was not won and will be 9000eu in O’Keeffes on Friday night. 30eu each Frank O’Connor, Firies; Vincent Brosnan, Ballyhar; Pat J Tangney, Port Rd, Killarney; Bridie and Greg Breen, Keelties; TJ O’Connor, Killeagh.

31 CARD DRIVE

Farranfore Hall on Sat 2nd 1st Michael McCarthy, Geraldine O’Leary; Raffle: John McGillycuddy, John O’Connell, James O’Hara, Frank Moran.

FIRIES COMMUNITY GAMES

SWIMMING: Last weekend saw the swimming finals take place at the Tralee Sports Centre. Well done to our small team of swimmers, Sophie Bowler O’Riordan, Michael Teahan and Isaac Vickers, who all did very well against some very good swimmers. Swimming is such a great sport and a wonderful life skill. It would be super to see hopefully for next year a few more entrants from Firies, so if you enjoy your swimming and your up for a little competition get involved next year.

INDOOR SOCCER: The U13 Boys and Girls continued their build up up for competition next weekend 16th/17th March with a challenge match in Milltown, with both teams playing well. U10 Boys will play the following week.

MUSIC,SINGING AND RECITATION: Auditions for music, singing and recitation have taken place and the following will be representing Firies this weekend in Keel. MUSIC Solo U12 Demie Griciunas, U16 Solo Kris Griciunas.

MUSIC Group U12 - Kate Barry, Niamh O’Shea and Demie Griciunas. SINGING U12 Solo Jonathan O’Sullivan, U16 Solo Alice Boyle.

SINGING Group U12 Sophie Bowler O’Riordan, Niamh Ferris and Aideen Galvin. SINGING Group U16 Alice Boyle and Gavin O’Sullivan

RECITATION U12 Jonathan O’Sullivan, U16 Sean Daly Good Luck to you all.

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.

BALLYHAR DYNAMOS

LOTTO: Numbers drawn were 1, 10, 13, 14. No Winner of Jackpot.

5 x €25 Colin o Meara, Ballyhar. Moira o Shea, Keel. Bernie o Sullivan, Kilcummin. Gregory Breen, Firies and Luke Henderson, Firies.

Next draw for Jackpot of €5400 - will take place on Sunday next @ Henderson’s bar, Firies. Thanks to all who support our lotto.

TEAMS - Our 16s had a fine home win against Inter Kenmare on saturday last on a 3-0 scoreline with goals by Peter Cosgrave , Brian Burke & Charlie Keating. Our goals were scored as a result of some good passing moves and angled runs.Best on the day along with the goal scorers were John Power, Tim Casey, Aaron o Shea & Christopher Palmer however Inter Kenmare did leave Murt Scott Park with the points in the U12 fixture with a 3-0 win. The 3 goals were scored in the first half but to be fair, our boys tightened up in the second half and were very competitive in this half.On the day we had good performances from Sean o Sullivan, Eoghan Corbett, Gerard Long, Henry Walsh, David Burke & Eugene Denial.The Schoolboy league cups were drawn during the week ,

Our U12s will be at Home to Ballyheighue Athletic.

Our U13s will be away to Mastergeeha B. The U15s will be at home to Killarney Athletic and our U16s will be away to Tralee Dynamos.

Congratulations to U17s Patrick o Connor and Conor Henderson who have been selected on the Kerry District League squad to compete in the U17 Airtricity League which will commence in march.