COUNTYWIDE
ABBEYDORNEY
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the following who passed away recently: Patrick (Paddy) O’Mahony, Castlemaine; Breda Buckley (née McElligott) Peterstown, Trim, Co Meath and formerly of Lixnaw; Catherine (Kitty) Molyneaux (née Quilter) Dysert, Lixnaw; Catherine Lawlor (née Lonergan) Ballyrehan, Lixnaw and formerly Stratford, London. RIP.
PARADE
The Abbeydorney St Patrick’s day parade will depart from the Sports Complex at 2pm please assemble at 1pm.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Abbeydorney / Kilflynn Active Retired Group are meeting this Wednesday 6th March in the Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall for a social gathering commencing at 10.30am. Please contact Noreen or Marie at 066 7135831 for further details. New members are most welcome.
SPLIT THE BUCKET
The Abbeydorney Bord na nOg Split the Bucket draw will be held this Friday night 8th March in the Sports Complex. Buckets are available in the following premises in the village Corrib Oil, Powers Gala, The Complex, Twomeys Tavern, Life Pharmacy, Abbeydorney Post Office, Chirish Resturant, Fealys Abbey Grill, Abbey Hair Salon, The Sheehan Clinic, Bold and Beautiful.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Abbeydorney / Kilflynn St. Vincent De Paul confidential number 087 7086253
LOTTO
Abbeydorney Parish Hall & Community Projects Members Lotto. Results Tuesday 27th February - Jackpot €9,200. Numbers drawn: 9, 19, 25, 27. No winner. Consolation Prizes: €25 Katie O’Callaghan; €25 Donal Healy, Abbeydorney; €25 Denis Griffin, Abbeydorney. Names Drawn For Mini Jackpot; Laura Twomey, Abbeydorney; John O’Halloran, Kilmoyley; P J Stack; Ahabeg East, Lixnaw.
Next Jackpot €9,300. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets available in the Shops, Pubs, Fealy’s restaurant and Abbeydorney Post Office. Thank you for your continued support. PARISH MASS TIME
Kilflynn: Saturday 6pm, Wednesday 10am. Friday 10am. Abbeydorney: Sunday 10am, Monday 10am, Tuesday 7pm. Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10-1p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
CHANGE A LIFE
Children and young people urgently need the opportunity to be cared for in a loving and caring home. Visit fostering.ie or freephone 1800 226 771
ABBEYFEALE
PROLOGUE
‘‘Never regret a day in your life. Good days bring you happiness and bad days give you experience.’’
DEATHS
Sincere sympathy to the family of Mary Healy, Caherlane, the family of May Mullins and the family of Tadhg Quinn, Purt Yard all of whom were laid to rest this past week.
THE BEST OF LUCK PAMELA
Pamela Kelliher daughter of the late James and Marie has taken over the management of the Fish Hut in the Square and we wish her every success with her new endeavour.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Celebrating 30 years of Fleadh by the Feale ‘‘Fleadh le cheile, Manaistir Na Feile’’. Prizes for: Best Window, Best Float, Most Festive Lady, Best Dressed Family, Best Blinged Bike, Best Blinged Buggy. To enter the parade contact Kathleen 087 6253154, Michael 087 9639775, John 086 3165848 or Francis 087 6391305. Music, Drumming circle, face painting, candy floss, and much more. Join the fun and support local.
GLÓRACH THEATRE
Bingo every Monday 8pm. ‘God rest his soul’ a comedy by John Hank Regan and performed by the Abbeyside Players on stage from Wednesday, March 13. Book on 087 1383940. Admission €15
CREATIVE EASTER CAMPS
Children aged 5-12. Tuesday, Friday, April 2-5 from 10-12 noon. Book on 068 22212. €20 per child. Kerry Writers Museum, Listowel.
HUGG
Suicide Bereavement information event at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Saturday, March 9. Bryan Nolan, a grief and loss specialist will be present. Free admission and no registration required. For further information www. HUGG.ie
80’S NIGHT FUNDRAISER
This Saturday night , March 9 ‘I’m a Celebrity’ jungle challenge contestants Caoimhe Riordan and Leeanne Garvey will hold their fundraiser in John Mikes bar with a massive 80s night. Tickets are only a fiver and all proceeds will go to the Abbey United all-weather astro turf facility for the town. Please get out and support this great cause.
FUNDRAISER FOR CAROL LISTON O’CONNOR
AND FAMILY
Susan Browne Singers, Liam O’Connor Show with Brian Kennedy Devon Inn Friday, April 12. Doors open 8pm, Admission €25. Check availability with Devon Inn 069 84007 before travelling.
‘TURNING MAMMY’
Athea Drama Group’s offering for 2024 is ‘Turning Mammy’ by John McDwyer - it will be on stage in the hall in Athea on Saturday, March 16, 17, 18, 21,23 and 24. Book 087 6926746.
BLOOD DONATIONS
3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply. Phone 1800222111 for details of local clinics. The hospital requirements are 6% higher than this time last year.
SWIM IN GREEN
Fundraiser in aid of Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue on Monday, March 18 with the Ballybunion Dippers swimming group.
ST PIO DEVOTIONS
Fr. Mossy Brick, Castleisland Church Tuesday, March 12 at 7.30pm.
EASTER BASKETBALL CAMP
The camp from Monday 25 -- Thursday March 28 caters for senior infants to third class from 9.30 -- 12.30pm and fourth class to sixth class from 1-4pm. To book email highhoopsbasketballcamp@gmail.com or call James on 087 9622263.
VINTAGE RUN
Knockdown Vintage Club Annual Charity Vintage Run takes place on Sunday, March 24. This year the proceeds are in aid of two charities: Mid-Western Cancer Foundation UHL, and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. (Mid-West Branch).
ST.ITA’S DAY CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING
Meals on Wheels - Available to Everyone. Collect from the Centre or have it delivered. Contact 068 51850.
CAREGIVERS COURSE
Recovery Haven Kerry (Cancer Support House) will be hosting a 6 week ONLINE Building Better Caregivers Course commencing March 5th with an introductory session on February 27th. This course aims to support you as you are supporting someone with cancer. Please contact reception 066 7192122.
CHURCH NOTES
Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area: Fr Denis Mullane
087/2621911 Fr Tony Mullins 087/2600414 Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825 Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030 Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753. Divine Mercy Meetings will take place every Monday evening after 7 pm Mass. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.
Mass Intentions for the coming week: Wednesday 10am Alice and Dennis Harnett. Friday Confirmation Ceremonies 10am, 11.30am and 1pm. Saturday 6.30pm Kitty Fitzgerald, Railway Bar. Sunday 10am Margaret, Sean and Lukeen Scannell, The Hill. Michael and Teresa Devine and deceased family members. 12 noon Nora, Patrick and Betty Colllins, Meenkiilly.
ABBEYFEALE
COMMUNITY ALERT
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ANNASCAUL
ANNASCAUL GAA CLUB
LOTTO: There was no winner at this week’s Lotto draw, the jackpot is now €5150. Congratulations to our €40 winners: Eimear and Sean McCarthy, Annascaul; Marian Kennedy, Annascaul; Vincy Darby, Lougher and Marian, McCarthy, Annascaul. Tickets can be purchased from various outlets throughout the Parish, and online from www.clubforce.com or through the clubforce app. Thanks to everyone who supports our Lotto each week.
MINORS: Hard luck to the Annascaul/Lispole Minors who were defeated by Tarbert/Ballylongford in the County Minor League last weekend. They will be home to Duagh this Saturday, 9th March at 3pm.
BRENDAN O’DRISCOLL SCHOLARSHIP: The Brendan O Driscoll Scholarship Trust was set up in remembrance of Annascaul Gaelic Footballer Brendan Bawnie O Driscoll who died tragically after collapsing while playing a West Kerry Championship game for his beloved Annascaul GAA club in October 2011. The Trust Fund wish to announce that we are now accepting applications for the bursary of €1000 for 2024-25. Applications are welcome from third level students from the West Kerry area, applicants must be a member of one of the five clubs that make up the West Kerry Board; Annascaul, Lispole, Castlegregory, Dingle and An Gaeltacht, and must be in the first year of a Third Level College course. Interested parties can get an application form by sending an e-mail to bodtrust@gmail.com or ring 0879297067 for further information.
ARDFERT
ST BRENDAN’S HURLING CLUB
Lotto: No winner of The St. Brendan’s Hurling Club / Ardfert GAA weekly lotto last week Draw date: 26/02/24. Numbers Drawn: 3, 14, 24, 28. Congratulations to the following consolation prize winners: €50: Brendan Flaherty, San Francisco (online). €25: Tara Griffin, Hazel Grove (online). €25: Doreen Dunne, Casement View. Lotto Jackpot is now €4000. Our Lotto draws take place every Monday night at 9pm, Tickets are available at Ardfert Post Office, McElligott’s Bar, Curby’s Bar and Horgan’s Centra.
Senior’s: Our Seniors first game of the year against Ballyheigue was postponed due unplayable pitches, weather permitting they will play Causeway in Round 1 of this seasons Senior Hurling County League Division 1, this game is due to take place this Sunday with a 12 noon throw in time in Causeway, please check with club officers regarding this fixture.
ASDEE
ASDEE ROVERS
Asdee Rovers league title prospects nose dived in Tralee on Saturday evening going down 3 - 1 to Ballymac Celtic.
ASDEE GAA CLUB
The Golden Goal’s week 5 winners were David O Connor, Aoife O Connor and Eoin Kennedy. (Kerry v Tyrone). The club’s Golden Goal fund-raiser continues weekly until Sunday, 24th of July, the day of the All Ireland football final. Weekly entry is €2, and the winning number will get €40 in prize money per week. Purchase from Kevin Mulvihill, Patsy Coughlan, John Joe O Carroll, John Pius Walsh Shop, and asdeegaa.com online. The game next week Saturday 9th of March Allianz Hurling League Limerick v Tipperary RTE 7.35pm (televised game).
Fixtures: North Kerry League Division 2 Final Asdee v Tarbert to be re-fixed date and venue TBC. Senior County League, Division 5A, Asdee, Firies B, Duagh, Austin Stacks B, Kilgarvan, Tuosist, St Pats Blennerville, Gneeveguilla B. The League will be commencing on Saturday March 23th with an away game to Firies B.
Coiste na nOg: there will be no Northern Gaels Minors team in 2024, Asdee will play with Beale. Keane’s SuperValu Minor County League, Rd4 Saturday 9th of March @ 3pm Beale v Ardfert.
U11 GO GAMES GROUPS PHASE 1 - Asdee/Bally Brosna, Finuge, Knocknagoshel, Lios Póil and St. Pats. Northern Gaels U13 will entered 2 teams in the County League and will compete in Divisions 6 and 12, Div.6, the other teams in the group are, Beale, Beaufort, Daingean Uí Chúis, Duagh, St. Pat’s, and Div.12, the other teams in the group are, Ballymacelligott (B), Moyvane (B), Spa (B). Northern Gaels U15 will compete in Division7A, the other teams in the group are, Castleisland Desmonds, Currow, Kerins O’Rahillys/ St. Pats, St. Mls/ F’more/ Skellig Rgrs. Fixtures TBC.
Scor: Scor na bPaisti County Final will be held in the Tintean on 23thof March.
Kerry Coaching and Games are running an Introduction to Gaelic Games Foundation Course for new coaches, for 9th of March in St Michael’s College Listowel from 9am to 4pm.