MOUNTCOLLINS

DEATH took place on the 23rd January 2019 of Thérese (Terry) Byrne (née O’Connor), Mayfield Grove, Athlone, and formerly of Hill Knockanure. Predeceased by her husband Mick and daughter Noelle. Survived by sons Conor and Daragh and daughter Doreen (Holloway), brother Tom, sons-in-law Adrian and Paul, daughters-in-law Loretta and Nuala, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces, Requiem Mass on Saturday for Terry Byrne was celebrated at Our Lady’s Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

ANNIVERSARIES

Sr. Thomas O’Connor, Bridget Leonard, John Dore, Joan Philips, Sr. Irene Stack, Nora Walsh, Ned O’Keeffe, Michael Daly, Mikey Joe Walsh, Maurice Enright, Kieran O’Sullivan, Celia Mahony, Eileen O’Connor, Nellie Hannon, Padraic Liston, Marina Lynch, Noreen Mullane, Michael Scanlon, Con Hanrahan, Neily McCarthy, Margaret O’Brien, Bridie MacNeil, Joanie McKenna, Vera McDermott, Cecelia Doyle, Johnny Enright. Mass Moyvane; Thurs 7th at 7.30pm for Fr. Michael Hanrahan, Kilbaha; Fri 8th at 7.30pm for Mikey Joe Walsh, Leitrim Hill; Sat 9th at 7.30pm for Helen O’Connor, Tarmons and Sun 10th at 11.00am for Donal Cunningham, Kilbaha, his sister Breda & Andy Thomas. Mass Knockanure on Sun 10th at 10.00am for Vivienne Rogan, Caherdavin, (mother of Andrew Rogan)

SPRING BREAK

We will have a great Spring Break week end from Friday 5th to Monday 8th April, 2019. Touring by day and dancing in our hotel every evening after dinner. We will be based in the Great Northern 4* Hotel, Donegal. We will visit many places of great interest. For more information and booking contact Maureen Finnegan 087 9845102.

SOCCER LOTTO

There was no jackpot winner in last weeks Mountcollins AFC lotto where the numbers drawn were 14, 20, 21 and 27. Lucky dip prizes went to Eric O Connor, Mountcollins, Simon Brosnan, Mountcollins, Margaret Kelly, Brosna, Eileen McCarthy, Mountcollins and Sinean McMahon, C/O Kostal . The winner of the promoters prize was Brendan Audsley. This weeks jackpot will be €1,100

CARD GAME

The winners of top prize at last weeks card game were the team of Dan Brosnan, John Lyons and Peter O Mahony. After a four way play off the runners up were Eamon Sheehan, Jimmy O Connell and Seamus Lenihan The winners of the table prize were Florence O Connell, Den Lane and John O Connell. The winner of the door prize was Jimmy O Connell with raffle prizes going to Noel Murphy, Connie Brouder, Nora Lyons, Ann Cahill and Florence O Connell. Cards as usual this Thursday night at 9pm and all are welcome.

FUND RAISING BINGO

Mountcollins Community Centre will hosy a fund raising Bingo session on Sunday week, February 17th commencing at 3pm. A double book and one sheet will cost €15 with a single book and one sheet available at €13. A half book will cost €5. A prize fund of €2,000 will be on offer and your support would be appreciated.

GAA LOTTO

There was two lucky winners of last weeks Mountcollins/Tournafyulla Gaa lotto last week. Congratulations to Eoin Moroney and Carla Sheehy who shared in a jackpot prize of €4,900. The winning numbers were 10, 13, 19 and 24. Lucky dip prizes went to Eoin Sullivan, Tournafulla, Steve Dunne C/O/, Dan Horgan, Michael Nolan, Tournafulla, and Giles Gleeson, Mountcolins. The promoters prize went to Gerard Moroney. This weeks jackpot will be €1,000

HUNTING FESTIVAL

The annual Abbeyfeale Harriers hunting festival will commence next weekend from Sunday February 10th. Dates and venues are, Monday February 11th Fleming’s Bar, Scartaglin, Co Kerry, with Rockfield Harriers, Tuesday February 12th from Naughton’s Bar, Mountcollins with Brosna Foxhounds, Wednesday February 13th from the Goalpost Bar, Tournafulla with Carrigshane Harriers, Thursday February 14th from Walsh’s Bar, Knocknagoshel, with Lismore Harriers and South Tipperary Harriers, Friday February 15th from DP Lyons Bar, Abbeyfeale with Bridgetown Harriers and Minerock Harriers.

All meets will commence at 11am. Foood isnkindlu sponsored by local publicans and the entry is €10 per meet. Hunt participants are asked to respect land owners and their property at all times. The supported charity is the Irish Cancer Society. Enquiries to Abbeyfeale Harriers secretary at 0876839044 or Paddy O Grady at 0876258933

LADIES FOOTBALL

Well done to local player Máire Lyons who made her debut as goal keeper for the Limerick Ladies Football team on Sunday last in the opening round of the League. Máire kept a clean sheet as Limerick recorded a narrow 1-8 to 10pts victory over Louth in Askeaton. Well some also to Catriona Davis who was Limerick’s top scorer. Catriona also commenced her playing career at under age level with Mountcollins. Well done to the team and management and best of luck for the season ahead.