BAILE ‘N SCEILG

SYMPATHY

We offer our deepest sympathy to all the family and many friends of the late Brigid Clifford (née O’Donoghue) who recently passed away. Brigid was a very warm person who had a very close circle of friends. Brigid had a sense of fun that was both warm and infectious and had a great love of style. Brigid will be especially mourned by her great friend Teresa Kelly who will carry many great memories of Brigid. But it is Brigid’s grieving husband Pat, her children Siobhán and Michéal, grandson Fintan who will shoulder the heaviest loss, may all their shared memories give great comfort. I bParthas na nGrás go raibh sí.

We also offer our deep sympathy on the recent passing of Tom O’Sullivan, from Strands End, Cahersiveen who was better known as “Tom the Smith”. Tom was a very active member of the St Michael/Foilmore GAA club, who gave freely of both his time and knowledge throughout the years and he will be very sadly missed. Our deep sympathy is offered to his loving wife, Sheila, his daughter Ava and his son Ian who will have many precious memories of Tom. Síoráíocht na bhFlaitheas go raibh ag a anam.

50/50 CLUB DRAWS

50/50 Club draw result from Monday, 19th of February. Congratulations to Donal Martin Griffin who won €623.

Thanks to all who support our draw. Tickets are available from all club officers, Ballinskelligs Post Office and Browne’s Shop, O’Sheas Deelis, Kells Post Office, Cable O Learys and Tig Rosie’s, Ballinskelligs, Mike Murts, the Shebeen, Cahersiveen and Caitins, Kells.

MONSTER BINGO NIGHT

An event will take place on Wednesday, 20th March, 2024 at 8:00pm sharp in the Halla Pobal, Dungeagan. Monster Easter Bingo ar son Scoil Mhichíl Naofa, there is a monster Bingo session to raise extra funds for the local school, Scoil Mhichíl, Ballinskelligs, there will be a €500 Jackpot, that must be won on the night. Tog Seans! Try your luck! There will also be lots of extra prizes to be won on the night. Neart Duaisean na le buachaint ar an oíche.

BALLINSKELLIGS REMEMBERED VOLUME 2

We have a few copies of Ballinskelligs Remembered volume 2 available to purchase from the Ballinskelligs Community Centre at €10 each. If interested please ring or call into the centre at 066 9479111. Please be advised that we are no longer able to offer a postal delivery option.

BOSTON TEA PARTY

Cúnamh Iveragh are hosting a Boston tea party on March the 9th in the Foilmore community centre at 8pm. Music by the Paudie Coffey band. €10 per person . If you wish to host a table contact Adrian 086 6019990 or Jenny on 087 2775392. Doors open for dancing at 10 pm and Raffle on the night.

FOLÚNTAIS AR NA SCÉIMEANNA/ EMPLOYMENT SCHEME VACANCIES

Tá folúntais ar na scéimeanna fostaíochta ag an Comhchoiste. Eolas breise ó Éanna nó Mary 066 9474888. Employment Schemes There are vacancies on the employment schemes with the Comhchoiste. Further information from Mary or Eanna 066 9474888.

OWL NESTING BOXES ACRES

Bosca neadaireachta ulchabháin oiriúnach don Scéim ACRES ar fáil ón gComhchoiste Déanta ar Ordú 066 9474888 ACRES Owl nesting boxes specific to the ACRES Scheme are available made to order from the Comhchoiste 066 9474888.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR CARERS IN THE IVERAGH PENINSULA

A support group for carers in the Iveragh Peninsula is on at Comhchoiste Ghaeltacht Uibh Ráthaigh 3rd Tuesday of each month with Eilís 10.30am to 1.30pm. A safe place to share your worries, you are not alone. A burden shared is a burden halved. A listening ear. All are welcome. Le chéile is féidir linn. Lunch, a cup of tea, a chat and a laugh, Guest speakers Bígi Linn. If interested please ring ahead just in case there has been any changes with times on or call Éilís on 087 6341538.

BALLINSKELLIGS COMMUNITY NOTES

If you have any information to be included in the Ballinskelligs notes, email to coistebks@eircom.net or phone An Halla Pobail 066-9479111 no later than 10 am on Friday for insertion in the following week’s paper. Please be aware that owing to pressure on space we may have to edit notes.

NÓTAÍ POBAIL BHAILE AN SCEILG Más tá aon eolas agat le cur isteach i nótaí Bhaile an Sceilg, seol ríomhphost chuig coistebks@eircom.net nó glaoigh ar an Halla Pobail ag 0669479111 faoi 10 am Dé hAoine más maith leat an t-eolas a bheith i bpáipéar na seachtaine dár gcionn. Tabhair faoi deara le do thoil go mb’fhéidir go mbeadh orainn eagarthóireacht a dhéanamh ar na nótaí mar gheall ar easpa spáis.

BEAUFORT BEAUFORT GAA CLUB

FIXTURES: Minor men will be away to Currow, Saturday, 2nd March at 3pm in round 3, Co League, Div.5A.

LOTTO

The next draw for a jackpot of €2,600 will be on Sunday, 3rd March in Galvin’s.

Tickets are available from usual sellers, shops, and public houses and online at www.beaufortgaa.com.

Please note that the online lotto closes at 7pm on the night of the draw and tickets sold after 7pm are entered into the following draw. Thank you to everybody who supports our lotto.

It is greatly appreciated.

PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting will be held on 6th March at 7:30pm in the Community Hall for parishioners to discuss and provide feedback on Bishop Browne’s recent Pastoral Letter entitled ‘Moving Forward in Hope’.

The focus of the meeting will be on how Beaufort Parish can best prepare for the future in light of fewer vocations and other challenges. All are welcome.

EXERCISE CLASSES

Spring classes are being held in Beaufort G.A.A Clubrooms, week nights Monday to Friday.

Classes at present are Yoga and Pilates. Pilates with Colleen include Ladies, Men’s and Active retired classes.

Please contact Colleen at 086 1731469 for times and details. Yoga mixed class by Ondata-Well-Being.

Please contact 085 1350417 for details or the Club at 087 9975737

MEMBERSHIP

Beaufort G.A.A. Club membership is now due. Gym and facilities membership is also available.

Please contact Patie 087 2515311. For Ladies football, LGFA membership, contact Sue 086 2632219.

MID KERRY SCOR NA BPÁISTI

For primary schools was held on Friday, 23rd February. Congratulations to the following who qualified for the County semi-finals of Scor na bPáistí.

Rince Foirne : Aoibheann Reid, Anna Mai Hughes, Caoilainn Riordan, Avril Lynch, Jennifer O Rourke, Leah O Malley, Aoibheann Moriarty, Lara and Lily Culhane.

Solo Singing: Anna Mai Hughes.

Instrumental Music Group: Amy O Connor, Harry Hughes, Anna Mai Hughes and Evan O Connor.

BEAUFORT PIONEER GROUP

Beaufort Pioneer Group will host the Spring Rambling House at Beaufort Community Hall on Saturday 9th March. Doors open at 8pm. Tea and Refreshments.

CAHERSIVEEN SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy to Sheila, Ava, Ian and all the O’ Sullivan family of Strands End, Cahersiveen on the untimely passing of Tom(The Smith). May he rest in peace.

ST. MARY’S CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Club membership is now due for the 2024 season and must be notified to Croke Park by March 31st. Our rates remain the same as last year: Student/Minor player - €30.

Senior player/General adult €50. Adult + 1 yearly lotto ticket - €100. Couple + 1 yearly lotto ticket - €130 (2 adults). Family + 1 yearly lotto ticket - €150 (3 adults).

Membership can be paid online or can be paid by cash/ cheque to any club officer.

Thank you for your continued support!

CAHERSIVEEN LIBRARY

Cíorcal Comhrá takes place in Cahersiveen Library every Thursday evening from 6.45pm to 7.45pm. Practice your spoken Irish in a relaxed and fun way.

Next Book Club meeting in Cahersiveen library on February 29th at 12 noon.

WOMENS COLLECTIVE

Professional low-cost counselling available in Cahersiveen for women every Tuesday in Women’s Collective Ireland, South Kerry(across from Quirkes Newsagents).

For more information or appointment call or text 087

1462374

PIANO & KEYBOARD TUITION

Piano and Keyboard Tuition Available in the Comfort of Your Own Home. All Welcome. Exams if Required or Play for Pleasure. No Advanced Fees. Contact Dawn O Hagan. 087 9817693.

ST MARY’S GAA LOTTO

Numbers drawn 20/02/2024: 1, 3, 14,19. €50 Bernie O Sullivan, The Glen. €50 Alan Sugrue, Deelis. €50 Ray Reidy, Cork(Yearly). €10 Devlins Centra Voucher Emmett martin, Ballinskelligs. Next jackpot €7,700. Please support our weekly lotto.

CAHERSIVEEN LIBRARY

Cahersiveen Library open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5 pm. Open late on Thursdays until 8pm. All welcome.

Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin Fifteen year old Killarney Swimming Club member Ella Cremin (seated centre) has been selected to represent Swim Munster at the International competition in Swansea in March as part of Swim Munster’s Regional Development Programme. Ella is one of 25 swimmers across the region selected to take part in the elite training programme. Ella will be competing in five events 100m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 200m backstroke and 100m freestyle. This is her first International competition and is a huge achievement for Ella and the Killarney Swimming Club. Ella is pictured with club members Cora Sheehan, Daniel Cremin, Lily Larkin, Cara O’Brien Leahy (centre) Head Coach Erin McNulty, Paul Cremin (standing from left) Shane Tominson, Emma Sheehan, Dora Sheehan, Kate Daly, Orlaith Mackey, Cathal Mackey, Katie Riordan, Cathal Larkin, Lauren Dennehy and Antoni Waberski at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Club.