The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
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KILGARVAN DEATH
Dick Hart, Dirrencollig, Kilgarvan passed away on Friday 10th January 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Vivien. Dick came from East London 30 odd years ago to live in the community of Kilgarvan. He was a block layer by trade. Dick worked in FAS (now CE) in the early 90s. Dick was well liked and on the night of the removal former and current CE workers joined by neighbours and friends preformed a guard of honour.
Dick Hart’s Funeral service was held on Tuesday January 14th, at 11:00 am, in St Patrick’s Church Kenmare, followed by private cremation at The Island Crematorium, Cork. To his daughter Grace and extended family we extend our deepest sympathy.
VINTAGE AGM
The Roughty Valley Vintage Club are holding their AGM on Sunday 26th January 2020 at 6:00pm in the Community Centre, Kilgarvan. We are hoping for a big attendance. Discussions will include year going forward, finance etc. Any suggestions from members are welcome.
If anyone has not received their IVS number that can be arranged on the night.
KILLORGLIN WOMAN 2000
Woman 2000 meets in Sean Scoil, Sun Hill, Killorglin, every Wednesday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. We are a women’s social group, enjoying a wide range of activities. New members are always welcome.
On 29th January Eadaoin Maunahan will explaining the Duties and Responsibilities of Club Committee Members, a useful reminder before our upcoming Annual General Meeting which will take place on 26th February.
On 5th February Joanne Morgan will giving us some advice on Memory and Stress Reduction.
Killorglin Archives Society --’The Group’s Project’
Killorglin Archives Society are proud to announce a new project in conjunction with local photographer Michael Kenny.
‘THE GROUPS PROJECT’
We are calling on all local community and sports groups in the area to help us,
What we want to do is take a record of all local community groups and teams by photographing committees and teams for inclusion in The Killorglin Archive Collection, It will act as a valuable record for those who will be using the archive in the future, It is your chance to be recorded in the history of Killorglin for the generations to come.
So if you are interested and want to take part, contact Killorglin Archives Society at 066 979 0720 or Michael Kenny at 087 2323515 so we can make it happen.
CIORCAL COMHRA
Ciorcal Comhra has resumed for its 5th year in O’Grady’s Killorglin. Come and join our witty, good humoured group, while improving your Irish Conversation. Make a date- Thursdays 8pm -9pm. No Pressure! A basic level of Irish is all you need.
WHIST WINNERS
Chris O’Connor, Mary O’Shea, Christina Griffin, Eileen Roche, Maureen O’Sullivan, Mai McKenna, Hilda Coffey, Maureen Brennan, David Dumper, Frank Brennan.
Whist on Thursday 9pm. Everybody welcome.
KILGOBNET NS ENROLMENT
Application Forms for 2020/2021 are now available. Please ring 064 6644622 or email kilgobnetnationalschool@gmail. com or call to the school if you need a form. Completed forms must be returned to the school before Friday 13th March, 2020.
GLOUNAGUILLAGH NATIONAL SCHOOL
Enrolment for 2020/2021. Enrolment Application Forms will be available for collection from the school office from Monday 3rd February. If you have any queries please contact the school on 066-9769402.
ALL 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 no hyphen) and mobile number: 087 3304846)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEGAL ALCOHOL LIMITS FOR DRIVING
Question: What are the legal alcohol limits for driving?
Answer: It is an offence to drive in a public place if you are too intoxicated to have proper control of your vehicle. An intoxicant can be either alcohol or drugs, or both.
It is also an offence to drive in a public place if the level of alcohol in your blood, breath or urine is above the prescribed alcohol limit. There are different alcohol limits for experienced drivers and new drivers. New drivers are drivers with learner permits or drivers who have held a driving licence for 2 years or less, or people without a valid licence or permit.
The legal limits for fully-licenced drivers are:
50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
67 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine
22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
The legal limits for professional, learner and novice drivers are:
20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
27 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine
9 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
Gardaí can set up a roadblock to conduct random alcohol and drug testing. It is unlawful to refuse to be breathalysed, and you can be fined up to €5000, or be imprisoned for up to 6 months, or both. Penalties for drink driving vary depending on the amount of alcohol that has been detected in your system. The court will also take into account whether this is your first offence or otherwise.
All drink driving offences result in disqualification from driving for at least 3 months.
Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public.
Contact us in Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860 Killarney 0761 07 7820, Listowel 0761 07 7840 Kenmare 0761 07 7810, & Caherciveen 0761 07 7780.
Outreach Services; Killorglin weekly, Dingle monthly, please call Tralee for more information.
Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000
LISTRY QUIZ IN FAHA COURT
Milltown/Listry Comhaltas invite you to Faha Court Bar on 31st January @ 8.30pm. for a fundraiser quiz in aid of Fleadh Cheoi Chiarrai. Plenty spot prizes on the night. join us for great night of family fun. Also musicians please note date for Sult na nog is February 14th so entries to branch secretary before then.
NCCWN South Kerry NEW COURSE FOR WOMEN
A new course for women thinking of returning to work is set to begin in Killarney at the end of January. New Directions is a series of free workshops delivered once a week over 14 weeks, will explore career and employment options, work related skills, strategies to overcome barriers, health and wellbeing.
The programme, is delivered under the ESF PEIL Programme and has already been successfully delivered in Caherdaniel, Cahersiveen and Killorglin under ESF PEIL 2014-2020.
The Killarney programme will be delivered on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am-12.30pm in the Ballyspillane Family Resource Centre. The programme free and is open to all women over 18 NOT in receipt of Jobseeker Payments (other social protection payments are eligible such as Lone Parent or Disability). For more information call Cathy on 087 1462374
HEALTHY YOU 2020
Have you set yourself health goals for 2020? Join us in Tech Amergin on Monday 27th January at 7.30pm for and evening with leading Health and nutrition expert Dr Ailis Brosnan. Admission €10 To book your place call 066 9473397 / 087 1462374
PORTMAGEE FUNDRAISER
Portmagee Community Centre are holding a Fundraiser Dance on Saturday 15th February 2020. Music with Timmy O’Connor;The Glen Rambler. Doors open at 9pm, music 9.30 to 12pm. All are welcome!
SOCIAL DANCING
Social Dancing every Monday night in Portmagee Community Centre @ 8.30 to 9:30pm. Everyone welcome from New Beginners to Old Timers (men & women) Jive, Quickstep, Waltz, Stack of Barley & Slosh. Anyone interested please come along. €3.00 entry.
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening @7pm as we resume our Coomanaspaig Challenge for 2020. We will leave from Portmagee Community Centre, please bring hi-vis vest and torch. Weigh-ins will be available from 6.30-7 pm in the backroom of the Hall for anyone interested.This is a free community event and everyone is welcome.
HIIT Classes
Monday and Friday - Iveragh Fitness Club @Skellig Rangers GAA Grounds hit it hard and fast and get your exercise session done these mornings in the gym!
Beginners 9.30-10am, Advanced 10-11am. You don’t need to be a member but please book your place with Anne 085 8744242.
Complete Beginner’s Circuit Class starting Monday and Fridays 11-12 am in the Iveragh Fitness Club @Skellig Rangers GAA Grounds. You don’t need to be a member but please book your place with Anne 085 8744242.