Ballylongford

IN CONVERSATION WITH WEESHIE: Calling all people of the Community to listen in to Kerry Radio on tonight Wednesday between 6 and 7pm when Radio Kerry’s Weeshie Fogarty will be in conversation with a number of locals in connection with the recent television documentary on the life and times of The O’ Rahilly. Those speaking about our famous son will be Michael Finucane, Tim Mcellistrem, Padraig O’ Conocubhair and Balladeer John Martin O’ Sullivan who will no doubt give his composition of the O’ Rahilly in song. Defiantly not to be missed so tune in tonight. ST. OLIVER’S NATIONAL SCHOOL: St. Oliver’s N.S. Ballylongford are now taking enrolments for the 2012/2013 school year. Parents wishing to enrol their children in the school can call to the school or ring the office at 068-43477 and an enrolment pack will be posted to them. Office opening hours 11am to 3pm. AGM O’RAHILLY G.A.A. CLUB: The A.G.M. of the O’rahilly G.A.A. Club will be held on Friday January 27th at 9.00pm. in the O’rahilly Community Centre. Nominations for Club Officers and Motions must be received in writing to the Club Secretary John Mcenery on or before next Wednesday January 25th.this deadline must be adhered to as no nominations or motions will be accepted after this date. All members along with intending new members are welcome to attend. SCOR SINSEAR CHIARRAI THUAIDH. The North Kerry Senior Scor Final’s will take place at the Community Centre Asdee on Saturday January 28th commencing at 7pm sharp. Those interested in compete ting must take part in any two of the following categories Figure Dancing, Solo Singing, Instrumental Music, Recitation, Ballad Group, Quiz, Novelty Act or Set Dancing further details can be obtained from Club Scor Officer Noel Fennell. The competition is once again most kindly sponsored by Tom O Sullivan, Asdee; of O Sullivans Agri, Kilcolman Asdee. Entry forms will be with all clubs by this weekend and completed forms must be returned not later than Monday January 23rd to North Kerry Board Cultural Officer, Jack Hennessy, Lahesrough, Ballybunion or by e mail to jacknhennessy@gmail.com. Contact number, 0879516253.

LISTOWEL/NORTH KERRY ALZHEIMERS: The recent Church Gate Collection for the Day Care Centre in the Family Resource Centre, in Listowel amounted to E600 your contribution is greatly appreciated. This amount has now been forwarded to the Day Care Centre in the Family Resource Centre which will go towards the running of Centre. Thank you all for your generous contribution. BALLYLONGFORD/ASDEE COMMUNITY GAMES: The new committee of the Community Games have started organising this years activities with some of the following activities commencing straight away they are as follows: Indoor Soccer for U-13 will take place in Listowel on January 29th at 1.00pm. We only have one week so it is very important that all interested attend training in Moyvane Community Hall on Sunday 15th and Sunday 22nd January between 5-6pm. Please bring E1 to cover cost of the Hall. More info call Eric 0870-6754355, Richie 06858292 Art for U-10. U-12, U-14 and U16 will take place in GAA Hall on Tuesday 7th February between 6.30 – 7.30pm. Bring your own colours, paper will be provided. Final’s will take place in Listowel on Sat March 3rd at 1.00pm. Draughts for U-10. U-12, U-14 will take place in Listowel on Sunday 4th March at 2.00. All children who are picked on each team must attend on that day as if one person fails to attend the rest are unable to take part. Each team consists of 5 players and 2 subs so please contact a member of the committee if you are unable to attend. Under 10 Mixed football will take place on the 4th June and finals on the 7th June. More information to follow. Contact Eric 087-6754355. Athletics for the children will take place at the end of April – beginning of May. We hope to have a lot more events this year, as some children may not like the racing side of athletics but may have some hidden talent. More information to follow. Soccer for Boys U-12 plus over 8 will take place in Mastergeeha Pitch on 9th of April. More information contact Eric 0876754355. Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of February. BASKETBALL: Naomh Laichtin Under 16's travelled in strength to the Castleisland blitz. This team reached the semi-final at Under 14 level last year, but we found it very difficult to keep up the pace against the local St. Mary's team and Kanturk who play in Division One in the Cork league. Niamh Carmody was our best player combining great defence with attacking play which yielded her 11 points and Saoirse Ahern scored eight. Niamh Culhane and Laura O'sullivan did well under the boards and Patricia Jackman had a good game in defence as well as picking up two baskets. In contrast we had only the minimum number of players for our under -13 team. We got a bye in the first round and played Presentation, Castleisland in the quarter-final. We were well in touch at half time, but naturally we ran out of steam in the second half and the locals reeled off the last five baskets for a comfortable win, Rachel Moriarty rebounded well and Maire O'neill and Clara Hanrahan made sure that Castleisland had to work very hard for every score earned. Naomh Laichtin never gave in up and the five players left the court to rounds of applause from the packed hall. Roisin O'keeffe top scored with 10 points and Muirne Wall got six. Naomh Laichtin Under 16. Patricia Jackman, (Capt.) Saoirse Ahern, Laura O'sullivan, Julie O'sullivan, Niamh Culhane, Niamh Carmody, Laura Mulvihill, Michelle Mccarthy, Rachel Collins. GOLF SOCIETY: The Ballylongford Golf Society will hold their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 4th February in the Eddie Carmody Community Centre commencing at 9pm (Sharp). All members are please asked to be in attendance at this meeting which will welcome in the new Society Captain for 2012 Ted O’ Connor. SINGING CLASS: Priscilla Donovan is starting a new group class for beginning students of Primary School age on January 17, 2012 from 4pm to 4:45 pm in Tarbert. Call 087760-5551 for information or to register. AEROBIC & BODY SCULPT CLASS: Aerobic & Body Sculpt Class, GAA Hall, Ballylongford - Tuesdays 8-9pm - Beginners Welcome. Get in shape for 2012 with Maggie's ever popular aerobic and body sculpt class. For more details, contact Maggie, NCEF Instructor and Weight Loss Consultant - Tel: 087 986 6533.