COUNTYWIDE
ANNASCAUL SACRED HEART CHURCH
It’s great to see our church is now open for private prayer. The safest way to visit is: " Walk around, stand and pray, don’t sit down, touch nothing" Hand Sanitiser is provided. Sanitise as you enter and Sanitise as you exit.
ANNASCAUL ALLOTMENTS
Annascaul Adventures have now rented one acre of land divided into plots and a large polytunnel on site with 28 raised beds. These allotments are fully insured and are available for local community groups to rent. Individuals who have a keen interest in gardening can contact Noel Ph. 0872184757 or Elizabeth Ph. 0862663186
KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL
There will be a restricted re-opening of public car parks at Kerry beaches from Monday, 18th May. It is important to remember, however, that restrictions will be in place in line with national public health advice. Most importantly, the limitation on travel to no further than 5km from your home for recreational purposes applies. Please observe the following: 5km travel from your home restriction applies; No congregation of groups; Observe social distancing at all times; Please take note of advisory signage.
If you are enjoying our wonderful beaches in the county, please do safely and in compliance with the national public health advice and guidelines.
GAA NEWS
HELP TO EDLERLY: A number of our player have volunteered to help elderly that can’t leave their homes at this time. What we can offer is: Pick up shopping/ fuel they’ve ordered and deliver to the door. What we can’t do is: Taxi, go into houses, be involved in the money exchange, so this will have to be prepaid or agreed with the shop. Players will work alone and use gloves and wear club gear. The main point of contact will be Shane Foley, 086 061 9813. We would ask all club members to look out for each other at this time, particularly our elderly neighbours. If anyone is aware of anyone we can assist, please contact Shane.
BEREAVEMENT: We are deeply saddened to hear our neighbour Mike O’Neill has passed away. Mike was a fantastic member of our community and supporter of our club, and will be missed by many. We extend our sympathies to all the O’Neill family.
NOTES
If you would like anything included in the Notes. Contact Noel Spillane. Ph 087 2184757 or forward an email to info@ annascaul.ie before 8pm every Saturday.
ARDFERT 50/50 SPLIT THE BUCKET
Don’t forget our draw takes place on Bank Holiday Monday next June 1st in Horgan’s Centra. Envelopes are available in The Post Office and Horgan’s Centra, just put your name, phone number & €2 in the envelope. Remember if your not in you can’t win!! Thank you for your continued support.
FOOD COLLECTION
In aid of Tralee soup kitchen will take place at the entrance of Casement View on Thursday 28th May from 2pm to 5pm. Items required pasta, rice, breakfast cereal, tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, Jam, chocolate spread, packet soup and meal maker, custard, toothpaste, shampoo and soap. Any further information can be got on the Casement View Facebook page. All donations gratefully appreciated.
ASDEE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
The Development Association has started back at work in the Village. With the easing of restrictions group members have started planting flowers and helping to give the Village and approach roads a facelift for the Summer.
The work saw numerous flower beds dug up and replanted , grass cut at the entrance to the Village and the area around the turn to Littor Strand prepared for flowers while making it more attractive and safer.
A special thank you to Donie O Keeffe for allowing the use of his poly tunnel for the cultivation of the flowers.
Work will continue on a weekly basis and the Development wish to thank the sub committees and all volunteers who take on the work and ensure it is carried out as planned.
COVID -19
With the easing on Covid 19 restrictions the community were delighted to see the church open again last Wednesday and many people visited over the weekend observing all the distancing regulations.
Meanwhile people are asked to continue to be cautious and keep to the advice given by the government and Health service.
Thankfully many people have been able to go back to work again while some businesses were able tp open their doors afain and get back to some type of reality.
Everyone knows that it will take a long time for the country to get back to normal again but people must be patient as every little step gets us closer to the ultimate aim.
The Asdee Development Association continue to be available to ensure that the needs of our community especially our senior citizens and those most at risk are being looked after.
We are working closely with the local Gardai and we would like to thank Seargent Mike McCarthy and Garda Damien Ryan and all the Gardai for their help and support at these testing times for everyone.
A number of people are looking after the various townlands in the parish on a rota basis.
Anyone that needs help of any kind can contact any member of the Development Association or can ring any of the following / John Kennedy 087 2428569 / Joe Dee 087 9322648 / Martin Stack 087 2762635 / Sinead Doyle 087 2247431 at any time.
It is important that we continue to adhere to the guidelines which have been laid down for us by the Government so that we can all come through this together.
DEATH OF NOEL THE CRUSHER BOYLE
This side of the parish was greatly saddened at the news of the death of Noel Boyle of Well Road Ballylongford.
Affectionately known to everyone as “The Crusher” Noel was one of the great characters of the area and was known far and wide.
He spent most of his working life at Kennelly’s Garage in the village and built up a great relationship with all the customers.
He hd a huge interest in Gaelic Football and where it was his local club, Shannon Rangers or Kerry
The garage as a popular congregation point on Monday mornings where the postmortum of the previous days match was conducted. He loved a bit of banter laughter and hop ball and never shy of expressing his opinion.
He was actively involved in everything that was happening in the area and was held in the highest regarded by everyone who knew him.
His Requiem Mass was celebrated at Ballylongford Church on Friday and internment took place afterwards to Lislaughtin Cemetery.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his brother Seamus, sister Maureen, Geraldine, Ursula, Susan and Beau, and all other family members and relatives.
NEWS ITEMS
Anyone having news items for inclusion n this column should have them in to me by 8pm on Sunday evening. Text 087 1330910, email asdeeman@ gmail.com,
MEMORY LANE, 1989-1993:
Asdee emerge as a force in North Kerry, 1989 will not be remembered for having any trophies on the display cabinet but still all teams performed splendidly in all competitions. The novice A county championship was well contested where we defeated Ballymac in the opening round but lost to Kilgarvin at the semi-final stage. In the Mart Cup final Ballydonoghue defeated us after a replay with the game taking place in Ballybunion on January 6th, 1990. The year 1990 will always stand out as the year Asdee won their first trophy at senior level in North Kerry, in capturing the Mart Cup. This competition was organised for losers in the first round of the
North Kerry senior championship and very often proved to be a very hard competition to win. Locally this Year, it was extra special as it brought together great rivals and fellow parishioners Asdee and Ballylongford. After taking, care of Brosna which took extra time to decide in a marvelous game, the whole of North Kerry was eagerly awaiting the clash of Asdee and Bally and they weren’t disappointed with the match. A record crowd for this competition, a well contested game and a great sporting occasion with football the complete winner. The final score was Asdee 1 13, Bally 2-6. The team was: Tom Gorman, Tom Long, Tom Kennedy, Sean O’Keeffe, Gerdie O,Carroll, Mike O’Connor, Eric O’Neill, Sean Doran, Barry Healy, J.P. McElligOtt, paddy Dee, Donie O’Keeffe (Capt.), Kevin O’Callaghan, John Kennedy, John Joe o,carroll. Subs., Micheal O’Connor, Tom O’Sullivan, Fergus O’Connor, Tom Stack, Neil O’Connor, Mike Moloney, Kevin Healy and Joe Dee. In a senior football tournament run by Foynes GAA club in Shanagolden, Asdee were victorious over Athea 1 13 to 1 6 in the final after defeating the locals at the semi-final stage.
Another historic event arrived on Thursday, April 12th in Finuge when the club fielded a junior team in the North Kerry league against the home side and they marked the occasion with a famous victory, 1-2 to 0-4. The team was: Joe Dee, Neil O’Connor, Tim O’Connor, Johnny O’Sullivan, Eamon Doran, Jimmy O’Carroll, James Vallely, Sean Doran, Peter Stack, Tom Long, Patsy Sheehan (Capt.), John Deenihan, Sean Deenihan, Sean Whyte, Mike O’Donoghue. it is worth recalling that Michael Walsh, who was the only selector at the game, got assistance from Tom O’Sullivan and Jack Hennessy. They continued to impress in other competitions and defeated Duagh to reach the semi-final of the Murphy Cup against Ballydonoghue in Ballylongford.
Yes, this was the same competition that the club won as a junior side in 1986 and how ironic it would be if our B team, in their inaugural year could once again lift the Murphy Cup.
BALLYDONOGHUE LISSELTON BALLYDONOGHUE CHURCH
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Ballydonoghue Church is closed at the moment and will remain that way at least until July 20th. However, weekly church envelopes can be placed in the Presbytery letterbox at any time as can the Spring Station and Easter (purple) envelopes. Thanks to those who have already sent in their envelopes.
BPM
The BPM committee invite anyone who would like to write a tribute to a loved one who passed away during the past year to do so as soon as possible, include a photo if desired. All entries for Competitions, the Maurice Walsh Creative Writing, Johnnie Bambury Poetry, Marie Kennelly Photographic as well as entries for all levels of School competitions should be e-mailed to magazine@ballydonoghue.net or post to Lisselton Post Office.
Photographs of family occasions, both current and past, are very welcome. Include as much detail as possible with them. Confirmation or old School photos from Lisselton School 1938 - 1942 are of particular interest to the committee.
The Magazine is compiling a list of Sounds and Smells that you no longer experience, also images of the oldest thing in your house and a short description of its origin.
Finally, you might consider sharing old baking recipes, which may have been passed down from one generation to the next.