The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
CASTLEMAINE
NOTICE: FOGRA
Anyone who would like to make contributions for inclusion in any weeks Notes section for the Castlemaine area can do so into the future by emailing Dara O’Connor (daracastlemaine@yahoo.com) or by contacting 086-2688674 before Monday of any week.
We are aiming to keep people up to date with all matters happening locally so your contributions no matter big or small would be very welcome in order to make this a success.
SOCCER
Denny Division 2A Result:Mainebank FC 1 - 1 Kilflynn CityGoal scored by James Long (1)
Jack Duggan Monument Fundraising Table Quiz
With the Bronze Full Life Size Jack Duggan Monument ready for installation in Castlemaine village in the coming weeks, a final push is on to raise a small bit more money to complete these works and cover any other associated costs with the end of the project. With this in mind, the Committee will be holding a Table Quiz on Friday, October 25th in Knightlys Bar and Restaurant at 8:30pm. Tables of 3/4 are priced at €30 with Finger-Food and a Raffle also taking place on the night.
We would appeal to all members of the public both near and far to support this fundraiser if at all possible as we are almost ready to get the Monument put into place in the very near future so its the final push. All support would be greatly appreciated.
For more information please visit ‘Castlemaine Events Committee’ Facebook page or call into Helen Cronin in Knightlys Bar any time.
30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
Castlemaine United Soccer Club will celebrate their 30th founding .anniversary on Saturday, November 30th 2019 at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee commencing from 7:00pm marking three decades of Soccer in the village of Castlemaine from 1989 - 2019. More information to follow.
CASTLEMAINE EVENTS COMMITTEE
Castlemaine Events Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 17th at 9:00pm in Castlemaine Community Centre. Nai Ionad Na Cille: Keel Community ChildcareNai Ionad Na Cille are hosting a fundraising table quiz on Friday, October 18th at 8:30pm sharp in Murphy’s Bar Boolteens with both spot prizes and a raffle on the night. Tables of 4 are priced at €40. All support welcome.
LIFT SCHEME
The LIFT scheme (Local Individual Flexible Transport) is available Monday - Thursday (Inclusive) from 8:00pm - 12 midnight should any member of the community require travel.
COMHALTAS
CCÉ CILL ÁIRNE
A new centre for Kerry Comhaltas The Dúchas centre was officially opened in Tralee on Wednesday last, with a celebration of music and dancing our over 35s all Ireland champion set dancers featured in the celebrations together with numerous other dancers and musicians
Director General of Comhaltas Labhrás O’Murchú officially opened the centre and spoke of the importance of our traditional music dancing and singing and our native language.
The centre is located in the Kerry Sport Academy building at IT Tralee North Campus and comprises a 150 seated theatre, a large stage, and sound room and storerooms.
Adult set dancing classes will recommence in the Torc Hotel, next Monday, October 7th, further details from Ann Mangan 087 9403508, Junior set dancing classes for beginners recommence soon in Spa clubhouse with Triona and Mairead, contact 0876808962 or 087 6554545
Our music classes will resume on Saturday 12th October in St Brendan’s College, further details contact Eoin 087 876155253.
Torc Set Dancing Festival is celebrating their eight-year this November, with three Ceili and Three set dancing workshops. The festival runs from 15th to 17th November hosting Johnny Reidy Ceili Band on Friday night The Abbey on Saturday night and the finale ceili sees The Kingdom Ceili band on stage. The festival also boasts three-set dancing workshops with Timmy Woulfe. Please contact Joan at 086 8718819 for all festival inquiries.
Our next branch meeting which is our AGM will take place on Tuesday 15th October at 9 pm in The Meeting Rooms Park Road, all members are requested to attend.
KILLORGLIN CCE
Killorglin branch will be holding their AGM on Friday October 11th in the Seán Scoil, Sunhill, Killorglin. Any interested parties are very welcome to come and chat. Your input towards what you would like to see and attend in the coming year is greatly appreciated. Please phone 0857326803 re music info., 087/2300484 or 0868040491 re dance info.
MUSIC CLASSES COMHALTAS GROUP MUSIC If you are interested in joining a Céilí Band, Grúpa Cheoil or Session Group please message us or contact Deirdre on 086 7326803 as these classes are number dependent and will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest. These classes are ideal for children already learning an instrument who wish to further develop their skills, experience the social element of Irish music, expand their repertoire and perform or compete. We also organise open sessions throughout the year which are suitable for music students. These will be posted as events so keep an eye on the facebook page. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC The following teachers are providing traditional Irish music Lessons in the Killorglin Area. Please contact these teachers directly if you are interested. FIDDLE, WHISTLE, GUITAR :- Brendan O’Sullivan 086 3612665 BUTTON ACCORDION:- Conor Moriarty 087 9698063 FIDDLE, TENOR BANJO, MANDOLIN, TIN WHISTLE, ACCORDION, CONCERTINA, :- Deirdre Keane Tradclasses 085 7326803 tradclassesinfo@gmail.com INSTRUMENT LOANS Contact Cuimhnímís at tradmusic1@gmail.com or 087 6607710 if you are interested in borrowing an instrument for a year. DANCING CLASSES 2019/20 COMHALTAS SET DANCING Children’s Set Dancing Classes in Killorglin. Beginners advanced and competition classes preparing for Comhaltas competitions. Contact Adrian Moriarty 087 9330768 IRWIN SCHOOL OF DANCING Group and solo classes. Step Dancing, Figure Dancing, Ceilí dancing & Sean Nós. The Irwin School of Dancing offer classes in a number of locations in the area and participate in many Comhaltas events and competitions. Contact Clodagh Irwin Owens 086 804 0491 or Emir Irwin O’Shea 087 2300484.
CROMANE
CIORCAL COMHRÁ KILLORGLIN LIBRARY
Every Tuesday Morning at 11am
Would you like to use your ‘cupla focail’ while having a cup of tea? Come and share your Irish, all levels welcome. 11am for an hour.
CHURCH OF IRELAND ANNUAL SALE OF WORK
This is on Saturday 19th October. From 1pm -5p.m. in the CYMS Hall, Killorglin. All the usual stalls will be present. Tickets on sale for some lovely prizes. Your support would be appreciated. Items for the stalls can be left into St. Michaels Church Side Isle prior to Sale.
BINGO
Bingo in Jacks Cromane every Tuesday at 8.30pm. All proceeds to local Causes.
SPIRITUALITY
There will be Power Point Talks on Spirituality in St. Michaels Church Hall on 10th October, 24th October, 7th November, 21st November and 24th November AT 8PM. All are welcome to explore the vision of spirituality. Contact Rev Ann Marie Stuart on 0669790359
ALDI TOKENS/MIGHTY MIKEY LEE STRAND TOKENS
Please collect for your local N.S. They can be entered in a draw for cash prizes for their schools.
BEAUFORT FILM NIGHT
There is a 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.
CYMS
BABY BOPPERS every Thursday in CYMS 10 to 11am with Fiona Crowley Stage School
BINGO IN CYMS AT 8.30 EVERY Sunday night. Jackpot €1,500 Congratulations to the two people that shared the Jackpot of €1,500 last week. May they spend it wisely.
TAE KWANDO every Friday evening in cyms
PILATES every Wednesday morning in CYMS
UNISLIM every Wednesday in CYMS
MARKET: Every Friday in
CYMS 10 to 1.