SCARTAGLEN
RAMBLING HOUSE
The next Rambling House get together in the Heritage Centre Scartaglin will be on Monday evening next June 11th with the starting time being 9pm. Admission as always is free with a raffle and refreshments on the night. Everyone welcome.
EXAMINATIONS
Best of luck to all students from this locality who will be sitting examinations over the next few weeks and hopefully they will be rewarded for the long hours of study put in over the past twelve months.
AFTERNOON OF PRAYER
Denis O’Leary will again be present for an afternoon of prayer in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Scartaglin on Sunday June 17th at 2.30pm. All are welcome.
GAA LOTTO DRAW
Scartaglen GAA Clubs latest Lotto Draw took place in Flemings Bar on Sunday evening May 27th , the jackpot was E3,400 and was not won. Numbers drawn were: 10,15,16,25. Consolation prizewinners in the Lucky Dip Draw were: E40 Dan Kerins, Knockrour ; E30 Mary Mahony, Gortgloss ; Patsy O Donoghue, Castleisland ; E20 Margaret Daly, Gneeveguilla ; John Canty, Dromulton; Saoirse Lyons, Scartaglen. The next draw will be in Hughes Bar, Cordal on Saturday June 16th when the jackpot will be E3,600.
HOSIPCE SUNFLOWER DAY
Friday next June 8th is hospice national sunflower day, if you have an hour or two to spare to help out with the collection on that day please contact Liz at 086-2833328, Catherine on 0876275995 or Jack at 066-7141225. All funds raised in Kerry, stay in Kerry.
GLOUNLEA BOG MEETING
A meeting of all plot holders and all who cut turf in Glounlea Bog will be held in Scartaglen GAA Clubhouse on this Wednesday night June 6th at 8pm with a view to carrying out repairs to the road leading into Glounlea Bog. This is a very important meeting for all concerned and a good attendance is requested. have benefitted from a fresh coat of paint agus tá siad ag féachaint go h-álainn. Extensive flower and shrub planting has taken place at the Memorial Plaza, Chapel Street and the Square and the raised bank adjacent to the Shannon Bar and the work continues.
TOURISTS ARRIVE
It is good news to hear that there is an early influx of tourists to the county. One day last week some nine buses were waiting at Tarbert to board the Shannon Car Ferry crossing to Killimer. The second ferry was introduced on 18 May, a week earlier than usual for this time of year. There are now half hourly sailings from Tarbert to Killimer between 9.30 am and 6.30 pm. The first sailing from Tarbert is 7.30 am, Monday to Saturday and 9.30 am on Sunday. German, French and American tourists are prominent among the visitors and hopefully the bonus of fine weather will continue.
TARBERT HOUSE
Tarbert House is now open for visitors and will remain open until 31 August. The house which has a lot of history and many historical artifacts is open from Monday to Saturday. The admission price is €5 and you can book with Ursula Leslie at 068 36198.
COFFEE MORNING
A coffee morning in aid of St John of God’s service will be held at the Bridewell on Friday June 15. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
A clothes collection as a fund raiser for Tarbert National School will be held on Thursday June 21. Bags can be dropped off any time at the school and will be stored until collection date.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Wednesday night at 8.30 pm in the Community Centre. The weekly bingo is the main source of revenue for the Centre and is now in its 10th.year. The Jackpot is €550 in 41 calls and the Committee thank you for your continued support.
PLAYING FOR THE DUBS
Making his debut on this year’s Dublin Minor Football team is Conor Hessessy, son of Maurice Hennessy, Dublin and Tarbert. He was one of the scoring forwards on the team which narrowly lost to Meath in defence of their Leinster title. My GAA sources tell me that his grandfather, Michael was a ‘dangerous’ corner forward when he played with Beale Rangers. Má tá bréag ann ná cur an milleán ormsa.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
As I go to press, word has come through of the death of our esteemed parishioner, friend and colleague, the late Johnny Coolahan. Johnny was a member of the Historical Society and had promised to give us a talk on a subject very close to his heart - the history of Irish Education. Unfortunately his illness meant he had to cancel his talk. On behalf of the Historical and Heritage Society and friends everywhere we tender our sympathies to his wife Mary, son William, daughters Marie Louise, Iseult and Deirdre. Suaimhneas siorai dá anam uasal dilis. The next meeting of the Historical Society will take place on Saturday 16 June at 7.30 pm in the Bridewell.
GAA LOTTO
Well it had to happen and it couldn’t happen to a nicer fellow as John Joe Flavin was the winner of the Jackpot of €4,350 with the winning numbers 9,10, 11, and 13. John Joe is a great step dancer and this win will put an extra spring in his step! Bar Prizes were €20 Sally O’Neill, Kildare €15 Geraldine Flavin €10 Patricia Griffin. Next Saturday’s draw takes place at Coolahan’s Bar for a prize of €1,000. The GAA thank you for supporting their lotto each week.
TRÓCAIRE
A reminder from James that the Trocaire Collection for Third World Charities is due to be sent away. If anyone has a box or envelopes for same not returned you can drop it into the Sacristy or the Parish office. All donations gratefully received.
GAA CLUB NEWS
GAA Lotto : Congratulations to John Joe Flavin who won the Lotto Jackpot prize of €4,350 last week . The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 11 and 13. Lucky Dip winners were Sally O’Neill, Kildare, Geraldine Flavin, Trish Griffin. Next week’s draw takes place in Coolahan’s Bar with a jackpot of €1,000. Thanks to all those who continue to support the Lotto.
Fixtures and Results : Tarbert travel to Gneeveguilla next Sunday in Round 6 of the County League. Tarbert junior team take on Knocknagoshel in Knocknagoshel this Tuesday night in the Junior League
Pat Martin Memorial Tournament : Glin GAA organised a tournament last Friday night in Glin with teams for Glin, Gerald Grifiins, Moyvane and Tarbert. Tarbert defeated Gerald Griffins in one semi final while Glin had a convincing win over Moyvane in the other semi final. After an exciting first half Glin led Tarbert by a point a half time. The second half was another close affair but a late goal by veteran full forward Donal Leahy proved decisive with Tarbert winning on a scoreline of 1-8 to 0-9. Thanks to Glin GAA club for organising the event with all proceeds going to Pat Martin’s family, Tarbert.
Kerry GAA Night Of Champions : The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee is hosting the Kerry GAA Night of Champions this Friday night where Tarbert’s dog Skips Brew from Trap 2 has qualified for the final. Tickets costing Euro10 are available from committee members in what promises to be a great nights racing, tickets cover entry to track plus a raffle with top class prizes.