The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
KILLORGLIN
WOMAN 2000
Woman 2000 is a women’s social group which meets every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the CYMS Killorglin. The aims of the group are to combat rural isolation and to encourage members to stay physically and mentally active, learn new skills, expand their social circle and make new friends. There are a wide range of activities including: exercise; arts and crafts; self development courses; speakers on subjects varying from bird watching to music, health issues to gardening, nutrition to self-awareness. Plus there are outings, competitions, quizzes, bingo, tea with brack and chat! A warm welcome awaits anyone who would like to come along and join us.
For more information please contact Margaret O’Sullivan (Chairperson) on 087 9020843.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR EXCITING LOCAL PROJECT
The holiday season is approaching and at the Reeks District Visitor Centre in Killorglin, we are getting ready to welcome visitors from Ireland and overseas.
Over the last 12 months, much work has gone into rebranding and publicising the fantastic natural amenities and things to do in the Reeks District.
We have been delighted by the extensive coverage in national and international press, including being named in the 2019 Rough Guides list and are looking forward to a successful visitor season.
Currently the Visitor Centre is open Monday - Friday from 9-5pm. However, to better meet the needs of those holidaying in the area, we would like to increase the opening hours to include some early evenings and Saturdays.
As a volunteer, you will be asked to offer between 2- 4 hours per week between June and September in the Visitor Centre.
You do not need to be an =91expert’ about the area or the activities that it offers; Most importantly, you need to have a genuine love for our region of Kerry and a desire to encourage others to enjoy it.
If you are interested in joining our team, please come along to the Volunteer Open Morning that we are holding on Saturday April 13th from 10am -- 1pm at the Reeks District Visitor Centre, Library Place, Killorglin.
For any further queries, please contact lee@reeksdistrict.com or Mobile 0879713339
WHIST WINNERS
Whist results 14.3.19: Maureen Brennan, Mary O’Shea, Mary Fenton, Frank Brennan, John Joe Fitzgerald, Maureen O’Sullivan, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Helen Leane, Mary Moriarty, John McMahon.
Whist winners 21.3.19: Hilda Coffey, Maureen Brennan, Mai McKenna, Cathy Kelliher, Ann Daly, Mary Moriarty, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Christina Griffin, Margaret Coakley, Nuala O’Keeffe, Maureen O’Sullivan, Helen Leane, Kathleen S Fitzgerald, Margaret Gill.
Whist on Thursday 9pm. Everybody welcome.
LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE
Organised by Killorglin History & Folklore Society, Ballymalis Castle’ is the subject of an illustrated lecture to be given at 8pm on Thursday 28th March 2019 in the KCYMS Mini Theatre by Grellan Rourke, Archaeologist with OPW (Office of Public Works).
Conservation work is ongoing at the castle (fortified tower house) and it will be interesting to get the story. All welcome.
CANDLE LIT VIGIL & ROSARY
Saturday May 25th in Library Square @8 pm
Please bring candles and rosary beads to remember the 900 tiny babies who have died in Ireland since January 1st 2019
CYMS WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Bingo takes place in the CYMS every Sunday at 8.30pm. Jackpot €1,500.
Pilates in CYMS every Monday and Friday morning 9.30 to 10.30. Wednesday Eve 7-8pm
Snooker in the CYMS Hall daily 10 to 10 Monday- Saturday
Women 2000: 10.30 am -12.30 pm Tuesdays.
Tae Kwando on Wednesdays CYMS Killorglin.
Artisan Market every Friday 10-1pm
Unislim: every Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME
If you have an upcoming event, charity appeal, or are looking for support for a community project or initiative in 2018, that you would like to be included in the Killorglin section of the Kerryman, I would be delighted to receive your contributions. Just to confirm my e mail is jenny59carter@gmail.com (all lower case) and mobile number: 087 3304846)