The Kerryman (North Kerry)

KNOCKNAGOS­HEL

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200K IN A DAY

Knocknagos­hel GAA Club players and members took on the challenge of running 200km on Sunday 17th May in aid of Knocknagos­hel Meals on Wheels. From early morning members set out on individual runs and over the course of the day ran over 250km or the distance of six marathons! Many donations came in during the day and by Sunday evening over €4,500 was raised for Knocknagos­hel Meals on Wheels . Thanks to everyone that donated so generously and well done to all involved. You can still donate on www.gofundme.com and search for 200K in a Day.

Knocknagos­hel Meals on Wheels deliver to Knocknagos­hel, Lyreacromp­ane, Duagh, Brosna, Cordal and parts of Abbeyfeale and Castleisla­nd Monday to Saturday. A main course is just €5 and a three-course meal is €7. Kids portions are now available. They also collect and return laundry and deliver groceries and prescripti­ons. A phone support service which provides a listening ear and advice for older people is also in available. Please contact Mary on 087-1269270 to order before 11am or to be put in touch with the phone support service.

COVID-19

Knocknagos­hel GAA Club are willing to collect groceries, fuel or prescripti­ons for anyone that is self-isolating at this time. Please contact Dan on 087-6411397, John on 087-7176698 or Mike on 086-1929558.

MASS

St. Marys Church may reopen for private prayer on Wednesday 20th May. They are currently preparing guidelines to ensure everyone stays safe. You can hear Sunday mass on Radio Kerry at 10am and from Castleisla­nd at 11.30am on www.churchserv­ices.tv/castleisla­nd RTE News Now will broadcast mass every weekday at 10.30am.

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