The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
SCARTAGLEN
RAMBLING HOUSE
The long evenings are drawing quickly to a close and the nights are getting longer by the day which bring activities like the Rambling House into their own again. The next Rambling House in Scartaglen Heritage Centre will be on Monday evening October 14 commencing at 9pm. Admission as always is free with a raffle and refreshments on the night. Everyone welcome.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION
As part of a fundraising drive Scartaglen Ladies Football Club are bringing Top Chef Mark Doe to the Heritage Centre in Scartaglen on Friday December 6th (doors open 7.30pm). Mark will have lots of new and exciting receipes to pass on as well as tips for Christmas cooking etc so it’s a night not to be missed and Mark’s visit last year was a huge success.
AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
John Delaney will be present for an Afternoon of Prayer in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Scartaglen on Sunday October 20th commencing at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
THANKS
The Irish Cancer Society would like to thank all who contributed so generously to their recent church gate collection held in the parish recently and a word of thanks also to those who helped take up the collection.
HANDED DOWN
The first ‘Handed Down’ programme in Series 6 of the 2019/2020 season will be held in Scartaglen Heritage Centre on Saturday October 19 commencing at 8pm. The title of the presentation is “Kerry Music recorded in New York in 1950” and the presenter is Bryan O Leary. A full house is expected for this very first programme of the new series.
MOBILE LIBRARY
Kerry County Councils mobile library’s next visit to Scartaglen will be on Thursday morning next October 13 from 9.45am to 10.15am.
SUNDAY EVENING DANCING
Michael Collins will provide the entertainment for the Sunday evening dancing in Scartaglen Heritage Centre on Sunday next October 13. Dancing as usual from 9pm-11.30pm with admission being €10.
SPA
GAA LOTTO RESULTS
23/09/2019: Numbers drawn: 5, 15, 25, 27. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips going to Anne McCarthy, Friary Downs; Colm Cronin, Spa; Eoin Casey, Rathmore; Andrea & Eileen Houlihan c/o Eileen Hickey. Next week=92s draw will take place in the Arbutus and jackpot is now €5300. Play online spagaa.com or tickets available at the following locations: Clubhouse Reception; Dalys Supervalu; Centra Muckross Rd; Killarney Heights Hotel; Torc Hotel; Killarney Oaks Hotel; McSweeney Arms; Arbutus Hotel; Royal Hotel; Jimmy Briens
COFFEE MORNING
There will be a Coffee Morning at the clubhouse on Saturday October 19th from 10am to 12noon in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Palliative Care Night Nurses. This event is open to everyone in the community. Hope to see you there.
SPORTS HALL & MEETING ROOM HIRE
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family of Donie O’Sullivan (RIP), Ballaugh and UK
CLUB NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro. spa.kerry@gaa.ie or 085 121 6359 before 8pm on Sundays.
STAR OF THE LAUNE AC
CROSS COUNTRY
The Intermediate and Uneven Age Cross Country Championships took place in Rathmore last Sunday. Well done to all of our athletes who took part on the day. We had some great results both individually and in the team events. Congratulations to Donnacadh Quigg who won gold in the boys U9 race.
Our U11 girls team also took gold, well done to Ciara Eager, Nell Thompson, Emma Casey and Doireann Burke. In the U9 girls race, Meghan Quigg finished 3rd and Alice Eager was 5th. Also doing very well on Sunday were Marina Eager (3rd) and Lola Eager (5th) in the U15 girls race, while Kerry Eager took bronze in the U17 event. Well done also to James Clifford who was amongst the medals in the U19 boys. Next Sunday the Senior, Junior and Juvenile Relay Cross Country Championships take place in Firies at 11am.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
A sincere thanks to everyone that contributed to our recent church gate collection.
THE GLEN
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Daniel (Dan) O’Connell, Cahirciveen, on his sad passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
THE DISTRICT NURSE
The District Nurse will be at the Day care Centre in the Glen Tuesday 15th of October
THE GLEN CENTRE
Services provided by the Centre on a weekly basis are Dinner, Exercise, Bingo, and Laundry. Monthly Services include Chiropodist, District Nurse Visits, Hairdresser and Beautician. Meals on Wheels also available. Centre contact details Telephone 066 9479366 or Email glencommunity1@gmail.com
ST MICHAELS FOILMORE 50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from 30th September, winner: Marian Sigerson. Next draw Monday 7th October. Yearly & weekly tickets available from all Club officers.
IVERAGH WOMENS GROUP
Oct 9th Introduction/Information Night for all the group Oct. 16th Anne Musgrave - Reflexology
Oct 23rd Vanessa Bradbury Talk on Dementia
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 euro per child. Further information from: 087-7080666
SCEIM VACANCIES
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.
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.
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.
THE GLEN COMMUNITY NOTES
If you have any information to be included in the Glen notes, please email / telephone the Glen Day by Thursday. Telephone: 066-9479366 Email: glencommunity1@gmail.com
WATERVILLE
MARRIAGE
Congratulations Lucy Hunt, daughter of Harry and Lucille of Cliff Road and Damian Foxall, Caherdaniel who were married on the 28th of September at her familiy’s restaurant The Smugglers Inn. The wedding ceremony was followed by a Reception in Parknasilla Hotel. We wish the newlyweds many happy years together.
DEATHS
The death of Teresa Dowling, Dromkeare, Waterville occurred on Monday 30th September at University Hospital Kerry. Her remains were removed from Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home to St Finian’s church on Wednesday evening. Requiem Mass took place on Thursday Oct 3rd and was followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Pre-deceased by her husband Ned, Teresa is survived by her sons Edward, Jimmy and Michael, daughters Mary, Bernadette and Anne, grandchildren, sister Kathleen, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Sincere sympathy to Bridie O’Sullivan of Scarriff and her family on the death of her sister Kathleen Griffin whose funeral mass and burial took place in Killorglin on Monday September 30th; to the Cronin family Murreigh and Joan Moriarty and family Kilmackerin on the death of their aunt.
WELL DONE
Well done to Alan McGuirk, Chairperson of Waterville Tidy Towns, his committee, volunteers and CE workers whose hard work resulted in a 5 point increase in this year’s competition.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Drivers required for Meals on Wheels if interested or available please contact IRD 0669474366
SWAP SHOP AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION EVENT
Join us on Sunday 20th October @ 6pm in Tech Amergin where you can spice up your wardrobe and help save the planet! Bring 5 items to swap and listen to guest speakers Melissa Dwyer, Tara Baoth Mooney, Ciara O’Connor and Hazel O’Malley. Tickets €10 available from Kim 0874118678 or www.rocketdeliveries.com This event is proudly supported by Waterville Tidy Towns and Rocket Deliveries.
SPACE FOR RENT
IRD Waterville has rooms available for rent. Interested parties should contact IRD Office 0669474366 irdwaterville@eircom.net by November 1st
GAA LOTTO
Results from draw on 03-1019 in the Bay View with jackpot €5,500. Numbers drawn 04-0520-30. No winner. €50 each to: Hugh, Josie and Niamh, C/O The Villa; Fiona O’Sullivan, An Corcan, (yearly ticket); Julie Clifford, New Line (yearly ticket);Next draw 10-10-19 in the Sea Lodge with jackpot €5,600