The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
CAHERCIVEEN
CONGRATULATIONS:
Many congratulation to Junior Murphy of Carhan Road, Caherciveen who celebrated his 80th birthday recently. A lovely time was had by all.
50TH BIRTHDAY:
Congratulations to Sheila (Shea) Quigley of New St., Caherciveen who celebrated her 50th birthday recently. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations.
THE OLD BARRACKS:
The Old Barracks is now reopened for the season, free admission for the month of April.
DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:
Many thanks to the swimmers and sponsors who collected €9,000 for the annual Christmas Day Swim. All of the following got €500 each.St. Vincent De Paul, I.H.C.P.T.(Lourdes), Iveragh Mental Health, Croi Iveragh(1st responders group), Alzeimhers(Caherciveen), Cancer Bus(Kerry to Cork Hospice), St. James Hospital Bone Marrow, Social Services, Recovery Haven Cancer, Kerry Autism, Tidy Towns, Cunamh Iveragh, Kerry Stars. Caherciveen Resource Centre €750, Sight Savers, Valentia Lifeboat, St. Patricks Day Parade €250 each.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Got your friend of the Centre card yet ???? Please consider becoming a friend to help us raise much needed funds ... contact Eamon Casey 0872051523 or Alan Landers 0872460497 or the Credit Union and purchase yours. Your friend card costs €50
BEAGLE CLUB:
The Cahersiveen and Over the Water Beagle club wish to thank all the farmers and the landowners for the use of their land during the hunting season.
SOCIAL SERVICES:
Cycle to Bring Them Home. Funds raised from this year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will go towards the Furnishing of 5 new housing units, providing much needed homes for older people and returning immigrants in our community. The Social Services provides meals on wheels, a Day Care Centre, a Laundry Service, Transport, 22 housing units which will soon be expanded to 27.
BRIDGE CLUB:
Results: 04/04/2018 1st. Jenny O’ Sullivan & Maureen O’ Sullivan. Joint 2nd. Rosarie Cournane & Catherine Clifford/Jane Walsh & Josephine McGill. Venue: The Fertha Bar on Wednesdays @ 7.30pm. New members welcome
GLENCAR TEA DANCE:
Sunday 15th April 3-6:30, in aid of Kerry Cancer Support Group, music by Autumn Wind. Admission €5. Venue-Glencar Community Centre. All welcome.
FOILMORE CENTRE:
Renowned style and beauty consultant, Joan Cashman ,founder of Joan Cashman Colour & Image Acadamy and former head of Colour Me Beautiful Ireland will give a fabulous presentation of new style and tips on how to build a wardrobe that works for you .... it is a night not to be missed. Thursday 12th April @ 8pm. Doors open at 7. 30pm. Admission €10.
WALKING TOURS:
1 hr walking tour of Caherciveencapital of Iveragh Peninsula and gateway to the Skellig region 086-8587680. Email: gerrykerry@gmail.com
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:
No winner, numbers drawn 02/04/2018. 6-8-23-25. €100 Sarah O’Neill, O’Connell Street. €50 Kathleen Kelliher, Beaufort. €20 Eamonn McGrath, Dublin. €20 Karen Devane, St Josephs Tce (Yearly). €20 Bridie Moriarty, Kilmakerin. Next weeks jackpot €3,500.