The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
COUNTYWIDE
AN DROMID OIFIG AN PHOIST MAISTIR GAOITHE
Work has been underway since in preparing the submission to An Post. Letters of support (as Gaeilge más féidir) for service retention for this Gaeltacht area will be vital - post direct to Tom O’Neill, GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 asap if you haven’t already done so. Like the Facebook page to keep up with progress - search Mastergeehy Post Office. Go raibh míle maith agaibh as bhur dtacaíocht!
CHRISTMAS IN CAHERSIVEEN
Saturday 8th December Not Just 10% Off! Come to Cahersiveen on Sat 8th Dec for deals & discounts in all the shops & late opening. Christmas Market in Kerry Coast Inn, see Santy in his newly decorated outpost in the Community Centre, face painting, light parade in the evening, carol singing, and turning on of the Christmas Tree lights. Details on hristmas in Cahersiveen on Facebook, or ring 087 4165574. Organised by Cahersiveen Traders Association.
FRIDAY QUIZ NIGHTS!
Friday Quiz Nights! 30 Nov & 7 Dec. 9pm in Corner House. Always fun nights, great questions & prizes for the winning team. €5 per person, 4 people max per team. Proceeds to Cahersiveen Christmas Lights.
THE PEARL MUSSEL PROJECT
The Pearl Mussel Project Agri-Environmental Scheme is launching in 2019. There will be a farmer consultation meeting for the Currane catchment area in the Dromid Day centre on this Wednesday 28th of November at 8pm. All welcome to attend!
IONAD LAE NA DROMODA
On Thursday next November 29th we will have our monthly Mass at 11.30. All elderly are welcome.
SCÉIM SÓISIALTA TUAITHE
There are two vacancies on the Rural Social Scheme in Ionad na Dromoda. To check if you are eligible to join the Scheme contact any of the following. Diarmuid Ó Sé Maor na Scéime 087 9673736 nó oifig 066 9474888. Cathy Uí Chonaill Ionad na Dromoda 087 6852570
ICA NEWS
Meeting Mon 3rd Dec @ 8pm in Dromid Day Care Centre. Membership fee for 2019 will be payable on the night.
ICA’s Christmas Community Party -Sun 9th Dec @ 4pm in Inny Tavern. If you require transport to the party please call Helen on 0870968103 or Rita on 0872029137
BAILE ‘N SCEILG DISTRICT NURSE
At 11.30am on Thursday 6th of December the District Nurse will be in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre.
CHANCE TO BE ORGANISED FOR CHRISTMAS
Make some Christmas presents! Arts and Crafts in the Ballinskelligs Community Hall, Thursdays 11.00 1.00pm. Everybody Welcome. Ealaín and Ceírdaíocht sa Halla Pobal. Fáilte roimh Cách. Card making, Collage, jewellery making on the 29th November.
GET THE DANCING SHOES OUT
Set Dancing every Tuesday evening in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre at 8.00pm.
QUIZ NIGHT
Friday Quiz Nights! 30 Nov & 7 Dec. 9pm in Corner House. Always fun nights, great questions & prizes for the winning team. €5 per person, 4 people max per team. Proceeds to Cahersiveen Christmas Lights.
CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM
Make your Christmas day that little bit different. The Francis Curran Memorial Ballinskelligs Christmas Day Swim will take place on December 25th at 12 noon. We are pleased to announce that our two beneficiaries this year are Ballinskelligs Community Care & the Night Nursing Service in Kerry (Daffodil Nurses). We are at present registering people to swim for this event and would be very grateful for all your support. Please contact Evelyn on 087 6548804, Teresa on 087 9552747, or Sile on 087 9089621. Sponsorship cards are also available in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre.
CHRISTMAS IN CAHERSIVEEN
Christmas in Cahersiveen Saturday 8th December “Not Just 10% Off!” Come to Cahersiveen on Sat 8th Dec for deals & discounts in all the shops & late opening. Christmas Market in Kerry Coast Inn, see Santy in his newly decorated outpost in the Community Centre, face painting, light parade in the evening, carol singing, and turning on of the Christmas Tree lights. Details on “Christmas in Cahersiveen” on Facebook, or ring 087 4165574. Organised by the Cahersiveen Traders Association.
HACCP COURSE
We are currently taking names for a HACCP course which will take place shortly. Telephone 066 9474888 to reserve your place.
HERITAGE EVENING
As a follow on to our Townlands talk during the pattern we are having a meeting at 8.00pm Monday, December 3rd in the Halla Pobal. We are asking people from Killurly, Kinnard East, Kinnard West and Clahananoe to attend and we will identify all relevant landmarks and details in these areas on the night.
CD FOR SALE
A recording of the south Kerry set with musicians Paddy Casey. And Eddie Lee is now available to purchase at only €5 with all proceeds towards Ballinskelligs Community Care ... CDs available at Centre or contact Jackie... Please support.
AUTISTIC / ASPERGER’S GROUP
For any adults on the Autistic Spectrum. A quiet space that’s safe to share. At South West Kerry Family Resource Centre on the last Wednesday of every month 5.30 7pm. If you require further information please contact. Cahersiveen.spectrum.group@gmail.com.
A WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Time out for fun and chat with tea or coffee in the company of other women. A great opportunity for individuals and community groups to share information, interests and link in with community groups and activities. Friday mornings at the College Arms, Old Post Office Street, Cahersiveen, 10.30am to midday November 30th.
Contact Pippa on 066 9481000 or 087 0629072.
SYMPATHY
We would like to offer our sympathy to all of the family and friends of Alice O’Connor, (nee O’Grady) Dungeagan, Ballinskelligs. Alice was cared for lately in Valentia hospital but when in Dungeagan used to love walking through the beautiful countryside and especially liked to walk on Ballinskelligs beach. I bParthas na nGrás go raibh sí.
50/50 CLUB DRAW?
Result from Monday 19th November in Shebeen Bar, winner: Jimmy O Donoghue €905. Yearly ticket winners for November: Lorraine & Declan O Driscoll €50, Peter Murphy €50. Next draw Monday 26th November in Caitin’s Bar. Thanks to all who have bought tickets. Yearly & weekly tickets are available from all Club officers.
BORD NA NÓG LOTTO
The St Michaels Bord Na nÓg lotto results are 21.11.2018 €40 Gerard O’Sullivan, Killabounia, The Glen €20 Michael J O Sullivan, Lehid the Glen. Thank you all for your support and if you are interested in joining please contact Dessy on 087 6792636.
TABLE TENNIS
Table Tennis is on Wednesday evening at 8.00pm in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre.
KEEP YOUR MIND ACTIVE
On Wednesday card night is on in the Ballinskelligs Community Centre at 8.00pm.
COMMUNITY NOTES
If you have any information to be included in the Ballinskelligs notes, please email / telephone An Halla Pobail no later than 10 am on Friday for insertion in the following week’s paper. Tel: 066-9479111 Email: coistebks@ eircom.net Please note owing to pressure on space notes may have to be edited.
BEAUFORT PENNY BALLAD SHEET
A new publication set of 20 Penny Ballad Sheets of local songs with melody line is now available in a presentation package.
The Penny Ballad Sheet was the age-old publication of songs and ballads. The set includes songs of Killorglin, Milltown, Beaufort and the Biddy Ballads, Glenbeigh, Cromane and Caragh Lake. An ideal Christmas gift and can be purchased in Killorglin at the Crystal Cave Bookshop and Kathleen’s Gallery Beag, Upper Bridge Street and at Kissanes Shop, Beaufort or from Thomas O’Sullivan, Beaufort ... 0879807122 ... kerryonwlking@ gmail.com... €12 per set.
CAHERDANIEL CAHERDANIEL DARK SKY
Coiste Pobail Cathair Donall CLG. Our Race Night was a huge success and it was a lovely evening, we wish to thank everyone made the effort and attended on the night, as there were lots of other events taking place, its hard to support all events.. To those who purchased raffle tickets, bought a horse, placed bets onthe night or helped in anyway with organisation. Joe Mc Gill was a great MC and kept us all on our toes, thanks Joe same time next year!
A special word of appreciation to our sponsors, Keatings Bar, Ahamore Tearooms, The Green Shop, Jean Byrne, Wave Crest & Siopa Glaise Rinn, Eaglerock Equestrian Centre, The Blind Piper, SCC Broadband, Derrynane Seaports, Dooley’s and Scariff Inn as it would not have been possible to hold the event without your sponsorship, and you are all so generous to all local fundraising events. Thanks again to all who donated spot prizes; The Killarney Heights Hotel, Boots Chemist, Skellig Chocolates, Siamse Tire, Vincent Hyland, Quinlan’s Seafood, O’ Carrolls Cove Beach Bar and Restaurant, The Smugglers Inn, Andrea Harte, Michael Sheehan and Tralee Bay Wetlands your support is hugely appreciated .
CAHERCIVEEN CHRISTMAS IN CAHERCIVEEN:
Not Just 10% Off! Come to Cahersiveen on Sat 8th Dec for deals & discounts in all the shops & late opening. Christmas Market in Kerry Coast Inn, see Santy in his newly decorated outpost in the Community Centre, face painting, light parade in the evening, carol singing & turning on of the Christmas Tree lights. Details on Christmas in Cahersiveen on Facebook, or ring 087 4165574. Organised by Cahersiveen Traders Association.
FRIDAY QUIZ NIGHTS:
30 Nov & 7 Dec. 9pm in Corner House. Always fun nights, great questions & prizes for the winning team. €5 per person, 4 people max per team. Proceeds to Cahersiveen Christmas Lights.
CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM:
The 44th Christmas day swim @ 12 noon at Cuas Crome. Sponsorship cards available from Frank O’Leary, Junior Murphy and at Paul Murphy’s Barber Shop.
BRIDGE CLUB:
Results 21/11/2018. 1st Kay Neave & Kathleen O’Shea. 2nd Josephine McGill & Joanne Hardy. 3rd Mary O’Mahoney & Christina Griffin. New members welcome. Venue-The Fertha Bar Wednesdays @ 7.30pm.
PEOPLE MOVING & HANDLING:
People moving & handling at The Marina, Cahersiveen on the 29/11/2018, starting at 9am till 5pm. If interested please contact Maura O’Connor 0872067414.
IVERAGH WOMENS GROUP:
Christmas Dinner on 12th December @ 7 pm in Ring of Kerry Hotel. Cost €25 p.p. All Welcome. Contact 087 146 2374 before 1st December to book a place.
16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women 25th November -- 10th December. Join us in Tech Amergin on Wednesday 5th December @ 7.30pm to hear the stories of The Kavanagh Sisters, authors of ‘Click Click’ and ‘Why Go Back’ and also a Kerry Film Silence is Golden. Refreshments served. Admission free.
AUTUMN AMBLES:
Meet every Wednesday @ 10am at the Old Library (Cahersiveen Community Resource Centre) to car pool. Walks approx 2 hours at an easy going pace to suit all. All welcome to join us for one or all of our walks. Comfortable shoes, hiking boots are best for cross country walking with some small hills. Call Gerry on 086-8587680 for further info.
TEXT ALERT:
Reminder Text alert renewal/ sign up forms available until Saturday 8th December in Cahersiveen Credit Union. Your support is appreciated. Thanks to those already signed up
ST. MARY’S GAA LOTTO:
No Jackpot winner. Numbers drawn on 18/11/2018.15-21-2428. €100 Linda Murphy, Carhan (Yearly) €50 Michelle O’Shea, Over The Water. €20 Noreen O’Donoghue, OTW. €20 Benson Myles, C/O Franks. €20 Dan Dennehy, Reenrusheen, (Yearly). €10 Centra Voucher Austin Constable, Top St. Next week’s Jackpot €3,900.
READERS -- IMPORTANT:
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