WESTERN DUHALLOW

WEIGH-IN

Monday night next March 10th is the final night of the Cullen and District Special Needs Association weigh-in when after ten weeks the final step on to the weighing scales will tell who was or wasn’t such a good boy or girl.

Each week Mairead Reen of Reen’s Pharmacy in Millstreet has acted as facilitator for the group with she and she alone knowing the full truth of how the weigh-loss has progressed over the past ten weeks.

Hannah O’Connor assists with exercises to music. Final night is always a great occasion, a social event full of fun and laughter. Of course everyone likes to win the top prize but most will be extremely happy as long as the figures on the scales are on the minus side which makes everyone a winner. Tea, coffees and all kinds of confectionery, brack and swiss roll will be on the table on the night as the contestants gather for a chat and to share their experiences over the weeks.

Prizes are also on offer for those who generate the most sponsorship which enables the organisers to present some much needed funds to the schools locally who cater for special needs. These include St Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville; Kerry Parents and Friends Rathmore and Castleisland and Cope Foundation Cork, Mallow and Kanturk.

The group officers are Chairperson Breda O’Riordan, Secretary Moira O’Keeffe, Treasurer Kathleen O’Sullivan along with a support team all of whom are extremely grateful to all who help in any way to make this annual fundraiser possible.

GRAVEYARD

During the recent Kiskeam Development Association AGM a number of people highlighted some areas where maintenance and improvements are required in their Parish Cemetery. In connection with this a public meeting will take place on this Thursday night March 7th in the Community Centre at 9pm. They are asking anyone within the community or families with an association to the Cemetery who are interested in its upkeep and development to please attend.

CONCERT

Don’t forget the St Patrick’s night concert from 8pm to 10pm at the Gneeveguilla Community Centre organised by the local GAA club in aid of the Kerry-Cork Cancer link bus. Support appreciated.

KISKEAM LOTTO

The numbers drawn were 4, 18, 21, 30. €50 to Tim Fitzgerald, Kiskeam; €20 Jim O’Shea, Glounreagh; Thomas Lane, Ballydesmond; Marie O’Leary, Kiskeam.

PARADE

As usual St Patrick’s Day comes a week earlier in Rathmore with the annual parade taking place on this Sunday, March 10th at 1pm. It’s starts at the East End led by the Cullen Pipe Band and proceeds past the viewing stand at the Community Centre to the West End. Always an enjoyable occasion.