The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
AN DROMID BINGO IN HALLA NA DROMODA
Beidh Tiomsitheoir Airgid ar an Satharn 26ú lá Mí Deireadh Fomhar in halla Ionad na Dromoda. Bheimid búioch d’einne a bheidh ábalta teacht.
Ionad Lae na Dromoda are organising a Fundraising Bingo, to purchase additional chairs for our Senior Citizens. This event will take place in the Ionad na Dromoda Hall on Saturday October 26th directly after evening Mass in Cillin Liath. We would appreciate your support for this event.
TAEKWONDO CLASSES
There are Taekwondo Classes started every week at the Dromid Community Centre. The adults classes are on Wednesday’s from 7.30pm 8.30pm and on Thursdays from 5.00pm 6.00pm for 5-8year olds and from 6.00pm 7.30pm for 9 year olds and upwards. For more information contact Carol Ashworth (4th degree) on 087 6658854
IONAD LAE NA DROMODA
Seirbhís Máirt /Tá Seirbhís banaltra ar fáil, gach seachtain ar aghaidh chun seirbhisí generálta a chur ar fháil. The community nurse is available by appointment only.
Please avail of this wonderful service which is free of charge. It is essential that you ring on 0669475466 anytime to make an appointment with the nurse. If the nurse is unavailable at the time you ring leave your name and number and she will come back to you. Procedures available are; Blood Pressure checks, Dressings, Supplies, General Information and any health queries you might have.
Seirbhís Déardaoin /Thursday Services. We will have Bingo on Thursday October 10th . All elderly are welcome and any newcomers.
PIARSAIGH NA DROMODA -LOTTO RESULTS
50/50 Lotto Update 06/10/2019 Maria O Sullivan Bantry Cork (granddaughter of Rose O Sullivan Ballinakilla) was last night’s winner of €583. Congratulations Maria. Ticket was drawn by Jamie O Shea. Sceilg Ola is this week’s recipient of the sellers prize of €50. Thank you all for your continued support.
BAILE ‘N SCEILG BALLINSKELLIGS REMEMBERED WEBSITE
On the Saturday of the Patrún weekend the Ballinskelligs Remembered Web Site was launched. If you put the following in your browser: sites. google.com/site/ballinskelligsremembered2 you will be led on a journey to the past.
There are many ways that YOU can contribute to the website, by speaking to Mícheál Ó Leidhin or Dessy Cronin. You can email ballyremembered@gmail.com.
To get your household/ family info on the site, fill in our form, and lend us your notes and photos. The Editorial Committee meets regularly to add and change information on the site. Your ideas for new additions are always welcome!
KEEP YOUR MIND ACTIVE
On Wednesday, card night is on in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre at 8.00pm.
VACANCIES ON THE RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME
Tá folúntais ar Scéim Sóisialta Tuaithe Chiarraí Theas faoi láthair. Breis eolais ó: d.ose@udaras.ie nó Diarmuid ag 066 9474888. The Rural Social Scheme in the South Kerry Gaeltacht area has vacancies at present. Further information from: d.ose@udaras. ie or Diarmuid on 066 9474888.
VACANCIES ON THE TÚS SCHEME
Tá folúntais ar Scéim TÚS Uíbh Ráthaigh faoi láthair. Breis eolais ó: cohaileasa@sceimudaras.ie nó Cian ag 066 9474888. There are currently vacancies on the TÚS scheme in Gaeltacht Iveragh. Further information from: cohaileasa@sceimudaras.ie or Cian on 066 9474888.
IVERAGH WOMEN’S GROUP SCHEDULE
Iveragh Women’s Group Programme October 2019 December 2019.
October 9th Introduction/ Information Night for all the group. October 16th Anne Musgrave Reflexology. October 23rd Vanessa Bradbury Talk on Dementia. Oct 30 Mid Term No Meeting. Nov 6th John Casey Chef. Nov 13th John Casey. Nov 20th John Casey Chef. Nov 27th John Casey Chef. Dec 4th Joe McGill Radio Kerry, McGill’s Brewery. Dec 11th Night out.
***NB on Oct 9th we are having an introduction information night it is vitally important that this meeting is well attended, so please try and make a special effort to come along as everyone’s opinion is vital if we are to keep our Wednesday nights up and running. Otherwise we will discontinue.
THE CHIROPODIST
The Chiropodist will be in Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Thursday morning 31st of October and on Thursday morning 19th of December 2019.
SET DANCING IN CENTRE
Set dancing in the Halla Pobal, Ballinskelligs Community Centre on Tuesday evenings at 8.00pm.
50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from Monday 30th September in Cha Healy’s, winner: Marian Sigerson €807.00. Next draw Monday 7th October in Mick Murt’s. Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Yearly & weekly tickets available from all Club officers.
HERITAGE CENTRE
Would you be interested in doing a few hours voluntary work in our Heritage Centre? We are looking for people to staff our Heritage Centre a few days a week. If interested please contact Halla Pobal at 066 9479111 or Dessy at 087 6792636.
BORD NA NÓG LOTTO
The St Michaels Bord Na nÓg lotto results are 27.10.2019 €40 Sean and Teresa Kelly Emlagh Waterville. €20 Majella & Plunkett McElhatton Ballinskelligs. Thank you all for your support and if you are interested in joining please contact Dessy on 087 6792636.
CE SCHEMES VACANCIES
Tá folúntas x 5 ar Scéim Fostaíochta Pobail Uíbh Ráthaigh faoi láthair. *Oibrí ginearálta x 2 *Riarthóir Oifige x 1 *Fáilteoir san Ionad Oidhreachta i mBaile ‘n Sceilig *Oibrí chistine i mBaile ‘n Sceilig. 19.5 uair atá i gceist leis na bpoist seo go léir. Breis eolais ó: e.debuis@udaras.ie nó Éanna ag 066 9474888. There are currently 5 vacancies on the Community Employment Scheme in Iveragh. *General operative x 2 *Office assistant x 1 *Receptionist in the Heritage Centre in Ballinskelligs *Kitchen worker in Ballinskelligs. Each position is 19.5 hours. Further information from: e.debuis@udaras.ie or Éanna on 066 9474888.
GAMES AS GHAEILGE
Spórt trí Ghaeilge gach Déardaoin ó Mheán Fómhair go Meitheamh san Ionad Pobail-An Caol, Dairbhre. Spóirt éagsúla sa halla. 3 euro an pháiste. Tuilleadh eolais ó: 087-7080666. Sport through Irish every Thursday from September to June in The Community Centre-Chapeltown, Valentia. Various sports in the hall. €3 per child. Further information from: 087-7080666.
COMMUNITY NOTES
If you have any information to be included in the Ballinskelligs notes, please email / telephone An Halla Pobail no later than 10 am on Friday for insertion in the following week’s paper. Telephone: 066-9479111. Please email: coistebks@eircom.net Please be aware that owing to pressure on space notes we may have to edit notes.
BEAUFORT BINGO
Bingo will take place in the Community Centre every Friday commencing 8.00. Thank you to everybody who played last Friday night, a most enjoyable night. Adults book €10. Double Book €15. Childrens Book €5. Jackpot sheets €2. So eyes down in Beaufort Friday night at 8.00pm.
PROGRESSIVE 31 CARD DRIVE
Progressive 31 Card Drive will be returning again shortly, a date will be announced closer to the time. Don’t forget to bring a partner with you. Watch this space for the date.
BEAUFORT FILM NIGHT
Beaufort Film Night will hold a screening on Friday 11th October at 8.30pm at the Inn Between Bar, Beaufort. The feature film to be screened is the Oscar-nominated A Man Called Ove, a Swedish comedy-drama based on the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman. Cert 15A. Admission €7.
CAHERSIVEEN CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to jockey-Karen Kenny from Castlequin House, O.T.W., Caherciveen on board “Stamp of Authority” on her great victory at Ayr Racecourse, Scotland on Tuesday Oct 1st, 2019. The horse was returned at odds of 12/1. The horse is from Tom McCourt Racing Stables, Stamullan, Co. Meath. Well done to all.
FERTHA BAR:
The Festival of Irish Whiskey @ The Fertha Whiskey Bar in Cahersiveen with an evening of Irish whiskey in conjunction with SkelligSix18 on Friday October 11th @ 7pm. Tickets €25, available from the bar – 087 6368528.
BEST WISHES:
Wishing Killian Young all the best on his retirement from inter-county football. Thanks for all the great memories.
ST MARYS UNDER 15’S:
Well done to the U15 football team who were in action at the Super 10 blitz in Renard last week. They will advance to division 2 of the County Finals in October. Thanks to PJ Reidy for organising the event.
CUNAMH IVERAGH:
Cúnamh Iveragh AGM Mon. 14th Oct 2019 @ 8pm at Ring of Kerry hotel, Cahirciveen. All welcome and we especially welcome new members who would be willing to help us with the development of our respite project. Looking forward to seeing you on the night and thanks again for your continued support
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Lets give Cahersiveen a Community Garden!!! Learn about organic gardening... Sign up for these FREE workshops. 10.30 -1pm – Oct 5th & 19th. Nov 9th & 23rd. Contact Sinead at the O Connell Centre... lets Green Cahersiveen
IVERAGH WOMENS GROUP
Programme Oct 2019-Dec 2019. Oct 9th-Introduction/Information night for all the group. Oct. 16th-Anne Musgrave-Reflexology. Oct 23rd-Vanessa Bradbury-Talk on Dementia. Oct 30th-MID –TERM -No meeting. Nov6th/13th/20th/27thJohn Casey-Chef. Dec. 4th-Joe McGill-Radio Kerry/McGills Brewery. Dec. 11th-Night Out. NB on Oct 9th- introduction information night. It’s vitally important that the meeting is well attended, so please try & make a special effort to come along as everyone’s opinion is vital if we are to keep our Wednesday nights up and running. Otherwise we will discontinue.
O CONNELL ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE
Now enrolling for Level 6 award in Regional Tour Guiding which starts in Cahersiveen on 14th Oct. Contact Sinéad at 066-9472414 or Lynda at 0667126444.. Carers’ course in Palliative Care Support Level 5 enrolling now. Call 066-9472414 / email manager@oconnellcentre.ie to register for interview. Places still available on Painting, Pilates, Woodwork, Digital Photography courses. Call 066-9472414 / email manager@oconnellcentre.ie
FOILMORE COMMUNITY CENTRE:
A Dance will be held at Foilmore Community Centre on Saturday 12th October. Music by Michael Collins and Band. Doors open at 9pm. Dancing at 9. 30pm. Admission €10.00
ORGANIC FRUIT & VEG DELIVERY
Organic Fruit & Vegetable Box Delivery on new Ring of Kerry route. See www.rocketdeliveries.com to see options of boxes to suit your needs. Call Kim 0874118678 for any questions.
FUNDRAISING BINGO
Fundraising Bingo Event instead of Cake Sale as originally suggested, to purchase additional chairs for our Senior Citizens will take place in the Ionad na Dromoda Hall on Saturday October 26th directly after evening Mass in Cillin Liath. We would appreciate your support for this event.
LOTTO RESULTS
No winner 29/09/2019. Numbers drawn :8-19-21-24. €100 Ciara Grace, Nenagh. €50 Nora Moriarty, Woodbrook. €20 Rusty Quirke, O.T.W.. €20 June Andy O’Connell. €20 John Mack, East End. €10 Devlins Centra Voucher: David Riordan, Direen. Next week’s Jackpot €8,200.
READERS – IMPORTANT
If you wish to include anything in the notes, please contact ACARD on 066 9472777 or email: acardsiveen@gmail.com before 10.00 on Friday mornings