KNOCKNAGOSHEL
CRAFT FAIR
Our Annual Craft Fair will take place on Sunday 5th November at 12 noon, in Knocknagoshel Community Centre. The proceeds of our Craft Fair are used to help fund our Over 55’s social Club. There are a limited number of tables still available. To book a table please contact Mary on 087 9740296. our monster Christmas Draw will also take place on the day. as soon as possible to Mike Kissane. Calling all adults interested in set dancing, classes now being held in Ceolann on Thursdays 7.30pm. Junior classes on offer in Lixnaw Comhaltas as follows: comhrá gaeilge Mondays 7.30-8.30, sean nós dancing Tuesdays 6.30-7.30, english singing Wednesdays 7.30-9pm, step dancing Wednesdays 7.309.30 and Saturdays 11.30-3pm. Tradiotional music covering all instruments onThursdays from 6pm for banjo, button accordion and tin whistle and on Saturdays for all instruments, for any details on any class please contact Mike Kissane, chairperson, on 087 7576402. For full details on ceol an gheimhridh and all your comhaltas news its www.kerrycomhaltas.ie, kerryccé facebook page and tweet @kerrycomhaltas. Slán tamall.
GUITAR/KEYBOARD CLASSES
Beginners and advanced classes are available in Guitar and Keyboard starting on Friday Oct 17th . Times to be confirmed. The classes will be held in Convent Hall and the cost is €5 with sibling discount available. You are required to bring your own instrument. To book a place contact Noreen Ward on 0877951854.
THANK YOU
LIXNAW HOSPICE GROUP would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fund raiser so generously which raised €1,000.
INFORMATION BOARD
Lixnaw Development Association intend to erect a historical information board outside the Church. A draft of same can be viewed inside the Church at the entrance to the St Pio Shrine. The purpose of the board is to remind locals and inform visitors of the rich Lixnaw heritage. The long term plan is to enhance the appearance of the village with a view to entering the tidy towns competition.
DANCE CLASSSES
Commencing Monday September 25th at Listowel Emmetts GAA Clubhouse from 8.00pm to 9-30pm. Beginners 7.00pm. Wednesday 27th September at Kerins O’Rahillys ‘’Charlies Bar’’, Strand Road, Tralee. 8.00pm to 9-30pm. Beginners 7.00pm. Classes include Waltzing Jiving, Quick Steps, Polkas, Foxtrot etc. For further information call 0872817972.
LIXNAW TURKEY TROT
Want to get fit in time for Christmas? Our couch to 5 km program continues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights at 8pm from the Railway bar. Experienced runners will guide you through the program. This will lead to you taking part in the Turkey Trot 5km run in Lixnaw on December 17th. Massive turn out every night so come along and join in the fun.
TENNIS COACHING
INDOOR TENNIS COACHING in the Community Centre Lixnaw for ages 6 to 16 starting on Thursday nights from 6.00 to 7.00pm. Contact John Hennessy at 087- 6830350 for booking.
COMMUNITY GAMES
We will be having our A.G.M. In the Parish House Lixnaw on Wednesday October 26th at 9.00pm. All or any help for the forthcoming ywar would be greatly appreciated. Enquiries to 087-2153050 or 087- 9438367.
TEMPLE ST FUNDRAISER
TEMPLE STREET CHILDRENS HOSPITAL: the recent Country & Western night organised by Monty & Anna Boyd at the Railway bar Lixnaw was a huge success realising €2,500. Many thanks to all who supported the fund raiser. When this is sorted out the Resource Centre will again be available for meetings, parties, card games, exercise classes, music classes and other events.
TEXT ALERT COLLECTION
Membership for the text alert will be taken up in few weeks. Details later.
CEILI
The November ceili in Halla Tadhg Gaelach, Tournafulla will take place on Friday night week, Nov 3. Dancing will commence at 9.30pm to the music of Taylors Cross Ceili Band.
PRESENTATION NIGHT
The annual presentation night organised by Tournafulla Bord na nOg and Camogie Club will be held on this Sunday night, Oct 29 commencing at 6pm. All players from under 6 to under 12 will receive medals for their service to the club in 2017. This will be followed by a disco with prizes for the best costumes. Light refreshments will be available and all are welcome.
GAA LOTTO
There was no jackpot winner in last week’s Mountcollins/Tournafulla GAA clubs lotto where the numbers were 4 6 21 24. Lucky dips Denis Dillane, Mountcollins; Rita Scanlon, Tournafulla; Ester Flavin, Tarbert and Richard O’Connor, Tournafulla. Winner of the promoters prize was Oliver Mann. This week’s draw will be held in Danahers Bar, Mountcollins where the jackpot will be €1500.
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
The first semi final of the Denis Flannagan Memorial football tournament which was postponed last week is now fixed for the locla pitch on tonight, Wednesday at 7.30pm. The game should see a good contest between near neighbours Mountcollins and Rockchapel with the winners to face the victors of the second semi between Brosna and Fr Caseys. All proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.
SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Well done to the local National School football team who have qualified for the finals of the Schools competition which will be played in Mick Neveille Park, Rathkeale on this Thursday. In the sem final, Mountcollins defeated our near neighbours from Meankilly NS at the local pitch on Friday last.
WINTER CARD GAMES
The winter card playing season will commence in Meenkilly NS on Tuesday next, October 31 at 9pm. Card games will get underway in Mountcollins Community Centre on Thursday night week, Nov 2 at 9pm.
FUND RAISING BINGO
The organisers of last Sunday’s bingo would like to thank allwho came to support the fund raising event. All proceeds go towards the upkeep and continuing improvement to the local Community Centre.
Thank you to all who helped out on the day, congratulations to all the prizewinners and it is hoped to organise a similar event in the near future.