The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
WATERVILLE DEATHS
The death has taken place of Nora O’Sullivan, nee O’Connor, Tullig, Cahersiveen who died peacefully, at the Ashborough Lodge Milltown on Wednesday last. Her remains were removed from Fitzgerald’s Funeral Home to St Finian’s church on Thursday 16th January. Her funeral mass in St. Finian’s Church and burial in the adjoining cemetery took place on Friday 17th January. Pre-deceased by her husband Michael, brothers John & Michael, sister Mary Ann, sisters-inlaw Mary & Cait, Nora is survived by her son Patrick, daughter Mary, son-in-law Thomas, sisters-in-law Mary O’Connor & Nellie O’Connor, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours & friends to whom we offer our sincere sympathy.
Sincere sympathy to Noreen Moran, Murreigh and her family on the death of her brother in law Christy Lucey, Ballymakeera, Cork whose funeral mass and burial took place in Ballyvourney on Thursday last, 16th January.
Mickie Bawn O’Sullivan, Knockroe died on January 2nd at University Hospital Kerry. His funeral Mass took place on January 6th in St. Finian’s Church followed by burial in Dromod Cemetery. Sincere sympathy to his brother Danny; sisters Joan (Murphy) and Noreen (Kyne); brother-in-law Johnny; sisterin-law Mary; nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá n-anamacha dilse.
BRIDGE RESULTS
From Waterville Inn on 16/01/20. 1ST Tie between Dympna Considine and Ann Flaherty; Patricia Fassl and Marie Luise Holst; 2nd Marie and Colm O’Sullivan; 3rd Catherine O’Shea and Patricia Murphy; 4th Tess Quinlan and Birgit Buschman
PUB QUIZ
Friday 31st January, 9pm, Pub Quiz @ the Sea Lodge Waterville in aid of ICRR (air ambulance). €20 teams of 4. Please come along to support this vital service
CONCERT
Sean Keane and Band will play at Caitins Pub, Kells on Sunday night 2nd February 2020 at 8.00pm. Book your Tickets from 086 2344308.
EIGSE NA BRÍDEOIGE
31ST JANUARY- 2ND FEBRUARY -Éigse an Brídeoige will be taking place across the Iveragh area from the 31st January to the 2nd February. The Theme of this year’s Éigse is Climate Change an there is wonderful events and speakers coming to the festival this year. In the Sea Lodge Hotel in Waterville the Opening Forum will take place at 2:30pm on Saturday 1st February with the focus being on ‘Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change.’ There will then be various speakers such as Rónán Ó Dálaigh from Extinction Rebellion, Sinéad Mercier a Climate Change Researcher and Cleo Murphy from The Green Party. There will then be two local students, Peadar Clark from Scoil an Ghleanna and Sophie Ní Dhálaigh Nic Eoin from Coláiste na Sceilge speaking about how climate change has had an impact on the local area.
On the same evening at 8pm, the Éigse’s Concert will also take place in the Sea Lodge Hotel with Ciarán Ó Maonaigh from Donegal on the fiddle and Caitlín Nic Ghabhann from Co. Meath on the concertina and also performing some Irish dancing on the night. To finish off proceedings there will be and informal singing and music session for local singers, dancers and musicians. Everyone welcome to what promises to be a wonderful night of music and craic.
GAA LOTTO
Results from draw 16/01/2020 in the Villa with jackpot of €7,000. Numbers drawn 15-18-23-31. No winner. €50 each to Ann Donnelly, Lake Road; Timmy Curran, Brehig; Eileen Mara, Dromeragh. Next draw 23/01/20 in the Lobster with jackpot of €7,100. Play online at www.watervillegaa.com
GAA CLOTHES COLLECTION
Waterville GAA are still accepting clothes, shoes, belts, bags etc for the clothes collection- No duvets, no pillows. If you are doing a New Year Clear out and want to dispose of some stuff, contact any committee member.
Killarney Legion CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Registration for 2020 is now open. Register online at the link below or contact a club officer or coach for more information.
https://member.clubforce. com/memberships_cart_m. asp?LL_ID=1223&intMF_ ID=5806#Anchor
JUVENILE ACADEMY
Under 7/8 Boys (born 2012 &13) 4-5pm
Under 9/10 Boys (born 2010 &11) 5-6pm commence indoor training this Thursday @ The Aura
U12 boys (born 2008 and 09). Training starts this Friday Jan 17th from 6-7 pm at Killarney Celtic’s all weather pitch. Looking forward to seeing all the lads back. Like, Share and spread the word - new members welcome. Bring €2 to cover the pitch hire. Legion U14 Boys (born 2006 or 2007) return to action this week. Legion gym 6-7pm Friday 24th Jan.
AWARDS NIGHT SAVE THE DATE
Killarney Legion will hold the annual awards night on Friday February 7th at 7:30pm at the Killarney Avenue Hotel. Tickets €35pp are available for any member of the executive committee.
MOTHERS N OTHERS
Mothers and others are back every Wednesday Night, 8-9pm in the Aura . €5 each to cover the cost of the hall.
Circuits are on Monday in the club gym 7pm- 8pm.
New members welcome, Come along and have some fun and exercise!
Skellig Rangers GAA LOTTO RESULTS
19/01//2020
Jackpot €3250 Numbers Drawn 4, 13, 21, 27. €30 Aoife Fitzgerald, Waterville. €20 Mark Conway, Portmagee P.O. €20 Jerry Grandfield, New Road, Portmagee,
NEXT WEEK SELLERS
Sat: Paul Murphy and Ronan O’ Shea.
Sun: Breda Keating.
Next weeks jackpot: €3300
Spa CO LEAGUE
This year Spa will have two teams competing in the Senior Co League. We retained our Division 1 status last year and for the first time ever will also be entering a second team in the league in Division 6.
SENIOR CO LEAGUE DIVISION 1 FIXTURES
Round 1: March 8th - Spa v John Mitchels (away) Round 2: March 15th - Spa v Austin Stacks (home) Round 3: May 17th - Spa v Kerins O’Rahillys (away) Round 4: May 23rd - Spa v Rathmore (home) Round 5: June 7th - Spa v Dr Crokes (away) Round 6: June 14th - Spa v Beaufort (home) Round 7: June 20th - Spa v Kilcummin (away) Round 8: July 5th - Spa v Kenmare Shamrocks (home) Round 9: July 12th - Spa v Dingle (away) Round 10: July 26th - Spa v Legion (away) Round 11: August 16th/September 6th - Spa v An Ghaeltacht (home)
SENIOR CO LEAGUE DIVISION 6 FIXTURES
Round 1: March 8th - Spa B v Dr Crokes C (away) Round 2: March 15th - Spa B v Beaufort B (home) Round 3: May 17th - Spa B v Dingle B (away) Round 4: May 23rd - Spa B v Milltown/Castlemaine B (home) Round 5: June 7th - Spa B v Rathmore B (away) Round 6: June 14th - Spa B v John Mitchels B (home) Round 7: June 20th - Spa B v Gneeveguilla B (home) Round 8: July 5th - Spa B v Laune Rangers B (away) Round 9: July 12th - Spa B v Tuosist (home) Round 10: July 26th - Spa B v Legion B (away) Round 11: August 16th/ September 6th - Spa B v Kenmare Shamrocks B (home)
LOTTO RESULTS
13/01/2020: Numbers drawn: 2, 8, 18, 19. No winner and €50 Lucky Dips going to Philomena O’Sullivan, Kieran and Ciara Herlihy, Paudie O’Sullivan Darcy and Jim O’Doherty. Next draw will take place in the Arbutus and jackpot is now €9,800. Play online spagaa. com or in usual outlets.
SPORTS HALL AND MEETING ROOMS HIRE
Meeting Rooms and Sports Hall available for hire. For enquiries contact Eileen on 0876577312 (after 6pm only) or Ann on 0879403508.
SCHOOLS FOOTBALL
Good luck to St Brendan’s Killarney next Saturday January 25th in the semi-final of the Corn Uí Mhuiri Munster Schools v Rochestown of Cork.
GAA ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT
Our annual club Awards Night will take place on Saturday February 1st in the Torc Hotel with music from The Reel Brothers. Tickets (€20) will be on sale in the clubhouse on Wednesday from 7-8pm or are available from Committee members Andrew Garnett, Anne Holland, Ivor Flynn, Mathilda McCarthy, Adrian O’Sullivan and Seanie Kelliher. This is a sell-out event each year so people are advised to get their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
KNOW YOUR SPORT
Forms for the 2020 edition are out now and if you fancy yourself as a sporting expert, contact John O’Donoghue (0879403517) or club officers and you could be receiving a cheque for €1000 next year. For an entry fee of €20 you will get 12 months of sporting enjoyment- It couldn’t be simpler, predict who will win in 30 different sports events in 2020. The person with the most correct predictions wins! Forms available online through spagaa. com or will be available to collect from the Spa reception on Thursday night between 7-8pm. *Deadline for entries is January 31st*
GOOD LUCK
Wishing the best of luck to Na Gaeil v Rathgarogue-Cushinstown (Wexford) this Saturday in the All Ireland Junior Final and also best of luck to the Kerry seniors v Dublin in the opening round of the National League.
SPA GAA CLUB REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for 2020 and will remain open until March 31st. Registration is available online through spagaa.com or our registrars will be in Spa on Thursday evenings from 7pm-8pm.
EAST KERRY ALL STARS AWARDS
Congratulations to Liam Kearney and Evan Cronin who were selected for the East Kerry All Stars team last Friday night. Well done to all of this year’s nominees and winners.
IRELAND LIGHTS UP WEEKLY WALKS
Everyone welcome to come join us and take part in the Operation Transformation Walks in Spa on Thursday nights -- we have a 1km walking track lit up and the grounds will be open to everyone in the community (members and non-members) every Thursday night from 7-8pm for any walkers that want to take part.
ITEMS FOR NOTES
Any items for the club notes please contact Deirdre at pro.spa.kerry@ gaa.ie or 0851216359 before 8pm on Sundays.
St. Michael’s Foilmore 50/50 CLUB DRAW
Result from Monday 13th January in Shebeen Bar, winner: Anthony O Sullivan €1,420.00
Next draw Monday 20th January in Cáitin’s Bar.
Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Yearly and weekly tickets available from all Club officers.