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Vol. 16 Edition 13: Friday 30th March 2018 Editor Donal Barry www.sliabhluachraoutlook.com @sl_outlook

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: IRELAND’S WOMEN RUGBY CAPTAIN CIARA GRIFFIN WAS PRESENTED WITH A SPECIAL ACTION FRAME PHOTOGRAPH FROM CASTLEISLAND RUGBY CLUB TO HONOUR HER PLAYING DAYS AT THE CLUB LAST FRIDAY NIGHT. WITH CIARA ARE DENIS GRIFFIN, DAMIEN O’SULLIVAN

AND KATHLEEN GRIFFIN. PHOTO DONAL BARRY

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In the NEWS Editor: Donal Barry [email protected] Sliabh Luachra Outlook Magazine @sl_outlook

Donal Barry went along to the Castleisland Rugby Club on Friday night last to see them honour one of the rising stars in Irish Sport, Ciara GriffinCurrent Irish women’s Rugby captain and former player Ciara Griffin was honoured last weekend at the place where it all began for the Ballymac woman – In Castleisland.Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers the quietly spoken Ciara who certainly packs a punch on the field said she was delighted with the award recognising where she began her rugby days.The deputy Mayor of the Killarney Municipal Area Cllr John Joe Culloty also attended the event, which was hosted by Castleisland Rugby club at their HQ in Crageens.“It is a fantastic achievement to captain any team but when you are asked to lead your country out to battle only the best are chosen and its great that we can call her one of our own” Cllr Culloty told the OutlookPresident of Castleisland rugby club Brian O’Sullivan said he was delighted that this special occasion of having a national team captain in their midst and recalled how he remembered Ciara taking to the field in Castleisland colours at Under 14 and under 16. Ciara along with many others from that team headed to Tralee to play senior and even though she has since moved on to UL Bohs and Munster Ciara remains very much in touch with both clubs. Castleisland and Tralee.“I can’t remember the score or the team she played against but I remember the hits that she put in and the amount of ground that she covered and I’m not surprised at how her career has progressed. She played under 14 with our club and was captain and had that leadership quality even back then.” O’Sullivan told the Outlook. Ciara who was presented a framed photo of herself in action against Wales said it

was a special occasion for her “I grow up playing rugby here and it’s lovely to come back for an occasion like this. I really appreciate it. Thanks for all the girls coming as well. It means a lot and it’s all a bit of a whirlwind”Munster Union Junior Vice President Michael Keane speaking with the Outlook said, “Junior (Ciara’s) has had a phenomenal few years. She wore the red jersey (Munster) with distinction with the last few years but certainly this season she has reached the pinnacle in the green jersey and whatever about tonight, we will be back here on

another few nights because this is just the start of what is going to be a phenomenal career.

Ciara recognised for her leadership quailties

FAMILY AFFAIR: BACK ROW (L TO R) LEAH GRIFFIN, MICHELLE O’CONNOR, CAITLIN GRIFFIN, ADAM GRIFFIN, AIDAN O’CONNOR. FRONT ROW L-R: DENIS GRIFFIN, MIKE GRIFFIN, CIARA GRIFFIN, KITTY GRIFFIN, KATHLEEN GRIFFIN. PHOTO DONAL BARRY

GAA Signs Up For County Clean Up Day on April 14th

Kerry GAA clubs will join the County Clean Up which will take place across the county on Saturday, 14th April. With just weeks to go to the biggest annual litter clean-up effort in Kerry, organisers are encouraging individuals and

groups to sign up and participate on the day. They say the more people involved and the greater the visibility of those taking part, the more successful the event will be.

Thousands of individuals and groups have already signed up with KWD Recycling which is distributing the County Clean-Up packs and arranging pick-up points for litter collected. Full details and registration

information are available at www.countycleanup.com or by e-mail at [email protected].‘We are delighted to get on board with this very worthwhile initiative,’ said Tim Murphy, chairman of the Kerry County Board of the GAA. ‘We have asked GAA clubs and members all over Kerry to help out on the day and get involved with the teams in their areas who will helping to make the county spick and span. As a grassroots organisation across the county, we are delighted to offer our support.’

The Maurice O’Keeffe Traditional Sliabh Luachra weekend will take place in Kiskeam and Ballydesmond over this Easter weekend March 30th – April 2nd incl. This 17th annual weekend is a celebration of the legacy of the late Maurice O’Keeffe’s contribution to Sliabh Luachra music. There will be ceilis, concerts, competitions, pub sessions and much more, so for all trad followers it’s a weekend to look forward to. Highlight of the weekend is surely the Sliabh Luachra Tribute Concert dedicated to the memory of the late Maurice. This concert will take place on Kiskeam Community Centre on Easter Sunday night at 8pm. Admission is €10. There is a star studded line up for this concert comprising of Jackie Daly, Geraldine O’Callaghan, Diarmuid O’Brien and Buckley Sisters, John Coakley, Laura Ugur & Friends, Scully Group, Sonny Egan, Mick Culloty & Friends and many more.

Maurice O’Keeffe Festival

CLUB PRIDE: BACK ROW (L TO R) DENIS GRIFFIN, COLM NOLAN, DAN CASEY, MIKE MCELIGOTT MIKE SHEA, FRONT ROW DEPUTY MAYOR OF KILLARNEY MD CLLR JOHN JOE CULLOTY, CIARA GRIFFIN, BRIAN O

SULLIVAN(CLUB PRESIDENT) AND KATHLEEN GRIFFIN. PHOTO DONAL BARRY


There were e m o t i o n a l tributes last week as the staff, pupils and parents of Muire Gan Smal Presentation P r i m a r y said farewell to their Principal of seven years Leona Twiss, who departs to take up another principalship in Cullina National School in Beaufort.Presentations were made on behalf of the staff who presented Leona with a painted slate of the new unit while the Parents Association also made a presentation to mark the leaving of the Principal.The School marked the day with a gathering in the School hall in which Assistant Principal Maura Browne acted as the MC as she remembered Ms Twiss’s contribution to the school.

With a lot of singing and warm tributes paid during the hour long ceremony, Leona Twiss said “I did not come to work each day with teachers, I came to work each day with friends” as she paid her own tribute to the “wonderful and special teaching team at the school”Chairperson of the Board of Management Kieran Fleming also paid tribute to their former principal.Ms Twiss was joined on the day by her husband Mike O’Brien and children Sean (5) and Meabh (3)

Emotional Farewell for Principal


Have you ever been in a situation that someone needed urgent defibrillator care and wished that you had the training to help? In many ways a life can depend on it and the Castleisland Chamber Alliance are urging people to come forward to take part in training on the towns’ defibrillators.If there are enough expressions of interest then the Alliance will host a free course which sees a 4 hour training duration.The course teaches you the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and

the relief of choking for adults, children and infants. An AED is a computerised defibrillator which analyses the heart rhythm of a person in cardiac arrest and uses voice prompts to advise you if a shock is needed. The AED is an important link in the chain of survival and

this course teaches you how to use them effectively.A Date and time to be decided once numbers are confirmed. Please contact Neil on 0863771901 or email the Chamber at c a s t l e i s l a n d c ha m b er @gmail.com to book your place.

AED Training on the horizon

The Local Enterprise Board in association with Castleisland Chamber Alliance will hold an information seminar for the Trading Online Voucher scheme will take place on Tuesday the 10th of April 2018 from 6pm to 8.30pm in The Riverisland Hotel, Castleisland.Businesses are obliged to attend this training before applying for the next ro und of Trading Online Vouchers. If you are still interested in applying for the voucher, please register online for this free seminar. There are only a limited number of places available so please book soon.Applicants will be informed of the purpose of the scheme and how best to use and get value from the voucher to support your online trading proposition.

Register at www.localenterprise.ie/Kerry/Training-EventsTopics that will be covered are: The TOV application process, Website design and planning, Tools for helping your business trade online, E-commerce, Maintenance/Training, Online Promotion and Advertising, SEO and Analytics, How to find new customers online, Using your E-Voucher wisely and How to identify individual needs of each participating business and increase the return on investment.

Online trading voucher seminar

CASTLEISLAND CHAMBER ALLIANCE NEWS

JEREMY BURKE, EAMONN O’CONNOR, NEIL BROWNE AND DENIS KERINS HELPING TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING IN CASTLEISLAND

On Saturday night last, Rev Fr Padraig Walsh, PP, launched FOR IT IS WRITTEN before a well attended and appreciative audience at St Brendan’s Pastoral Centre in Tralee. The new publication, penned by local man, Mike Culloty, explores the connections between the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible in the person of Jesus Christ.Mayor of Tralee, Norma Foley, was fulsome in her praise for the author, lauding him for undertaking such a formidable task and producing such a wonderful and informative

commentary on the Bible and its contents. Mike Culloty expressed his thanks to all who have helped him be able to produce and publish such a book, which he said he was writing because of his own experience in the Word and his desire to share that understanding with others in a manner that was easily read and easy to follow.The book is now available at Polymaths, O Mahonys and First Chapter costing €12

Mike’s book on the Bible

MICHAEL CULLOTY SIGNS HIS NEW BOOK " FOR IT IS WRITTEN" FOR MAYOR OF TRALEE NORMA FOLEY AT ST BRENDAN'S PASTORAL CENTRE ALONG WITH DERMOT CROWLEY, FR PAT O'DONNELL, FR PADRAIG WALSH AND BILL

LOONEY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

FAREWELL: HANNAH O’CONNELL (PARENTS ASSOC.), LEONA TWISS (PRINCIPAL) AND MARY O ‘MAHONY CHAIRPERSON OF THE MUIRE GAN SMAL PARENTS ASSOCIATION MAKING A

PRESENTATION TO MARK THE DEPARTURE OF MS TWISS. PHOTO DONAL BARRY


A salesman from BallyMac has done his mother proud after going on the Winning Streak gameshow for her. Alan Bonn from Tralee won a total of €24,000 for his mother Mary Bonn, as this week’s players were matched to some of last year’s Dancing with the Stars celebrities, in a special edition of the National Lottery game show on RTE One last Saturday.On the show, the five Winning Streak players were matched to five of last year’s Dancing with the Stars contestants. Alan Bonn was matched with RTE sports broadcaster, Des Cahill who supported him throughout the game as he won €24,000. It turns out that Des Cahill is also a good

luck charm. Alan was playing on behalf of his mother, Mary Bonn.Des Cahill was a great match for sports mad, Alan Bonn who is a sales representative for United Biscuits (McVities). In his spare time he owns a greyhound names Limitless One, who he trains and races occasionally at Tralee racecourse. He also owns a one month old greyhound pup who Alan is priming to be a future champion.Alan is a fan of all sports but his favourite is GAA football. He plays for the local football club, BallyMacElligott GAA as an attacker. With the winnings that her son will get for her, Mary will now get a new car, first and foremost, as her current motor is “like a freezer”.

As well as his mum, Mary, Alan’s dad Auty (short for Arthur) supported him on Saturday along with Alan’s

girlfriend of 11 years, Emma and some of his closest friends and family members.

Alan secures €24,000 for his Mother Mary

NEWS DIGEST

Veteran Castleisland Councillor Bobby O’Connell is to stand in the upcoming Seanad by-election following the resignation, for health reasons, of Labour Senator Denis Landy and by the resignation of Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaig who resigned his seat having been appointed communications manager with TG4.O’Connell who first ran for Fine Gael in the 1985 Council Election narrowly missing out won a seat in the 1991 local election and has been returned ever since, uniquely in three different electoral areas due to the fact that Castleisland has been moved between areas.The former Mayor of Kerry (2009-2010) will have to see off the challenges of Frank O’Flynn (FF), Neil Blaney (FF), Mary Newman (FG) as well as former Ulster Farmers’ Union president Ian Marshall if he is to win a seat.If elected O’Connell’s seat on Kerry County Council will become vacant.Ballot papers will be issued on 13 April, 2018 and the poll will close at 11 a.m. on 27 April, 2018. The electorate for the bye-elections will be the members of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann.

O’Connell to run for the Seanad


Mary Bonn accepting the €24,000 that her son Alan (Centre back Row) won on Winnnig Streak last Weekend.

With Easter just around the corner, Manor West Shopping Centre and Retail Park is celebrating with some of Kerry’s finest food producers and craftspeople at its Spring Food and Craft Fair, which is taking place on 31st March from 11am to 5pm.The fair tells the story of Kerry’s vibrant food and craft scene by showcasing the wealth of artisan producers whose thriving businesses celebrate all the county has to offer. The Manor West fairs have proven to be hugely popular and for the first fair in the New Year, Manor West welcomes families and friends to come along and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere as they support their local community.A diverse mix of local entrepreneurs will be exhibiting their products throughout the day, with delicious locally-made produce on offer, as well as beautiful handmade creations for those looking for unique gifts and treats.The fair promises to be a fun day out for all the family with an Easter Egg hunt, balloon modellers,

face painters, fun Easter characters as well as Tony the Magician. Radio Kerry will be there throughout the day to chat with the producers and craftspeople, as well as playing great music and taking requests from visitors to the centre who will have an opportunity to win special spot prizes!

Support Local this Spring at the Manor West Food and Craft Fair

Under the tag line “Friends for Life”, Tralee Credit Union, which operates both the Credit Unions of Killorglin and Castleisland, has as part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations officially changed their name to Cara Credit Union.Celebrating the day, which took place on Thursday there was plenty of prizes including a member’s car draw and entertainment in our three offices in Tralee, Castleisland and Killorglin as the new branding, was unveiled to mark a closer union

between all three offices.A spokesperson for the Credit Union told the Outlook that the “New name will still have the same great service from the people you know and trust.” The name was chosen, as “Cara is the Irish for Friend, a name that reflects our identity, our success, our growth and our strength

together. you, our members remain at the heart of everything we do.”

Credit Union changes to Cara


CARD GAME RESULTS - CASTLEISLANDThe following are the results of the card game held in The River Island Hotel on Sunday night last. 1st: Siobhan Brosnan & Donie Cremins. 2nd: Seàn Enright & John O Sullivan, Joe Walsh & Willie Woulfe. Ladies: Mary Bradley & Noreen Fleming. Gents: Denis Geaney & Jimmy O Sullivan. Mixed: Kathleen Herlihy & Nelly Shanahan. Spots: Johnny Healy & Danny Moriarty, Ritchie Walsh & Danny Loughlin, Jack Kelly & Patsy O Connor.Cards continue next Sunday night at 9pm sharp.

BINGOBingo continues at the Castleisland Community Centre Tuesday night 3rd April 2018 at 8.30pm. €2,700 in prizes must be won. Fully heated. Complimentary Tea and Coffee.

CASTLEISLAND DESMONDSCounty league Division 2; Desmonds 1-17 Dromid Pearses 0-17: Desmonds seniors made the long trip to Dromid on Sunday and

continued their great start to the county league with a three point victory over the locals.The goal was the difference in the end and this was scored by Danny Hickey. Danny was top scorer with 1-07 with two of these scores from frees. Thomas Hickey scored 0-07, 2 from frees with Patrick Hickey and Cian O Connor on two points each.Lotto: There was no winner of Desmonds lotto draw in Fagans on Saturday. numbers drawn: 2, 5, 12, 28. next draw on 7th April.Fixtures: Desmonds Seniors play Glenflesk in the Intermediate cChampionship on this Saturday at 5.30pm in Lewis Road, Killarney.Desmonds Ladies AGM: The AGM of Castleisland Desmonds Ladies will take place on Wednesday night 4th April at 9:15pm in the River Island Hotel.

CASTLEISLAND TOWN NEWS

Card Players bring up the €50,000

markAnother milestone this week achieved for our feel good barometer with the local Castleisland Card players (Pictured below left) adding a further €4,000 to the pot to break the €50,000 mark as the generosity of local people seems to know no bounds.

Presenting four cheques of €1,000 each to the Oncology Unit, the Cancer Support Bus, Breast

Cancer Ireland and Recovery Haven, it brings the new total to €50,497.48, which is amazing considering that is just March.

If you have made a cheque presentation to a charity or are holding an event and would like it featured with us, contact us by email at [email protected] and we will let the people of Sliabh Luachra know.

NEW TOTAL€50,497.48

CHEQUE PRESENTATIONSTHE RIVER ISLAND CARD PLAYERS PRESENTED 5 CHEQUES OF ONE THOUSAND EURO TO EACH OF THE CHOSEN CHARITIES. THE CARD GAME IS HELD EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT AT 9PM SHARP. THE RIVER ISLAND HOTEL KINDLY LET US USE THE FUNCTION ROOM FOR OUR

GAME AND ALL MONIES RAISED GO TO SELECTED CHARITIES.

FAMILY SUPPORT: BACK ROW (L TO R) KIERAN O’CONNOR, BRENDA GRIFFIN, MICHAEL GRIFFIN, CATHERINE O’CONNOR. FRONT ROW L-R: IMELDA O’CONNOR, DENIS GRIFFIN, CIARA GRIFFIN, KATHLEEN GRIFFIN. PHOTO DONAL BARRY

TEAM MATES: NUALA O’CONNOR, IRENE DILLON, MIKE KEANE, SIOBHAN FLEMING, CIARA GRIFFIN, FIONA REIDY, SHAUNA LYNCH, MAURA COLLINS. PHOTO DONAL BARRY


Written by: John Galvin Tel: 066 7147261

SCARTAGLIN NS NEWSScor Na bPaisti: Scor na bPaisti is the GAA traditional and cultural competitions for primary school children. The district finals were held in Knocknagoshel Community Centre on Saturday night last. Scartaglin won the set dance category so congrats and well done to the members involved who were Tara Kerin, Mollie Mahony, Michaela Buckley, Laura McShane, Maura Collins, Muireann Walsh, Muireann Rahilly and Jessica Riordan. Other participants were Sean Butler and Shauna McCarthy in instrumental music. Shauna O’Keeffe in solo singing.Congrats also to our neighbours Cordal who won the Best Club award on the night. The county semi finals are on Saturday April 7th at a venue to be confirmed so best of luck to our set dancers on that occasion. DRAMA“Padraig Potts guide to walking” is the title of a play coming to Scartaglin Heritage Centre on Sunday evening April 8th. This is a one man show written and acted by Seamus O’Rourke who is a Leitrim man. Admission is €15 and bookings should be made to 087 2434000. This is an excellent and professional production and is well worth seeing. HOLY WEEK CEREMONIESGood Friday: Stations of the Cross in Cordal and Scartaglin Churches at 3pm. In Castleisland Parish church at 8pm on Good Friday evening there will be a Solemn celebration of the Passion directed by Jerome Stack with musicians, singers and actors presenting a dramatic expression of the suffering and death of Christ. Holy Communion will be distributed during the ceremony. Also in Castleisland Church on the same night there will be Stations of the Cross by candlelight from 9.30pm to 12 midnight. Easter Saturday night March 31st there will be mass and ceremonies for Vigil Easter in Castleisland Church only at 8pm. Easter Sunday April 1st: Masses at the usual times – Cordal 9.30am, Scartaglin 10.30am and Castleisland 11.30am. CHURCH DUTIESThose requested for duties in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church Scartaglin for the month of April are as follows, Eucharistic Ministers team “A” ie. Donie McCarthy, Sheila McEnery, Joan Thompson, Marie Daly, Maria O’Connor. Collection checkers – Jerome O’Driscoll and John Reidy. CONFIRMATION DAYConfirmation day for the greater Castleisland parish will be on Friday April 27th. The confirmation ceremony will be held in Castleisland Parish Church on that afternoon starting at 3.30pm with Bishop Ray Browne administering the Sacrament.

CANCER BENEFIT DANCEKnockeenahone’s Timmy O’Connor is providing musical entertainment for a benefit dance

in aid of the Kerry-Cork cancer link bus in the River Island Hotel Castleisland on Sunday April 29th from 2pm to 5.30pm. This function is being organised by the Kerry Cancer Support Group. There will be tea and refreshments as well as a raffle on the afternoon. Tickets cost €10 and they can be purchased in advance or at the door on the day in question. SPEED CONTROL MEASURESFollowing representations made by Clrs John Joe Culloty and Brendan Cronin two solar powered speed indicators have now been erected on the approach roads to Scartaglin village. One is at Kearneys boreen and the other is adjacent to Bernard Cronins house. The indicators should help to improve safety on this busy road as they show what speed you are doing or more importantly what speed you should be doing. Whither road users will observe adhere and obey the limits is entirely another days work but the erection of these speed indicators is a step in the right direction in the hope of reducing the speed of passing vehicles in a busy built up area where church goers, school children, shoppers and local residents are concerned. SOCIAL AFTERNOONCastleisland and District Social Club are holding a social afternoon in Castleisland Daycare Centre on Sunday April 8th. Entertainment will be from 2pm to 5pm and all are welcome. GAA MEMBERSHIPThis Saturday March 31st is the closing date for renewing of membership of Scartaglin GAA club for 2018. Anyone not paid up by this deadline will not be entitled to have their names included in draws for Munster Championship and All Ireland tickets. Registrar is Timmy O’Connor. EASTER GREETINGEaster is falling early this year. Despite the bad weather and all that Christmas looks like it was only a few weeks ago but three months have elapsed since the festive season proving that ‘time nor tide wait for no man’. Anyhow heres wishing all readers of this very popular publication a happy, safe and enjoyable Easter

and enjoy the break. GREYHOUND RACINGA Castleisland winner at the Kingdom greyhound stadium Tralee on Thursday night of last week was ‘Coolavanny Petal’ who won 29.74 for Noel Browne. Congrats to Noel who took the final of the Red Mills and NTSC unraced bitch final the following night in Newbridge with his ‘Coolavanny Dream’ who clocked a very fast 28.40 to take the €4700 1st prize at odds of 6/4. RAS MUMHANThe Kerry Group sponsored Ras Mumhan cycle race will take place from Good Friday to Easter Sunday (both days inclusive). For the past number of years Scartaglin has figured on the Good Friday route and once again this year the huge field of riders can be seen passing through Scartaglin between 4.15 and 5.15pm approx. on this Friday March 30th with the race starting and finishing as usual in Killorglin. Best of luck to all riders and teams taking part in this gruelling and stamina sapping 3 day event. Up to 200 cyclists are expected to participate. FORTHCOMING GAA FIXTURESThe following are fixtures involving Scartaglen in the County Junior Club Football Championship : Round 1 Scartaglen are away to Tarbert on this Saturday 31st March at 5.30pm. Round 2 will see Scartaglen travelling to Castlegregory at a neutral venue on the weekend of April 7/8. In Round 3 Scartaglen have a home game against Sneem/Derrynane on weekend of April 14/15. We wish the best of luck to Scartaglen in the competition. BASKETBALLCongrats to Scartaglin NS team who won the Senior Section of the St Annes Blitz in Farranfore on Sunday last. The junior team also took part and played well despite being unsuccessful.Best of luck to the Kerry U14 ladies team and in particular to three Scartaglin girls on the team – Emma Kerin, Abbie Mahony and Shauna Tagney, who are playing at the University of Limerick on Easter Monday.

SCARTAGLEN NEWS

SCARTAGLIN NS SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ PARTICIPANTS WITH THEIR MENTORS JEROME O’DRISCOLL AND NOREEN RAHILLY AT KNOCKNAGOSHEL COMMUNITY CENTRE ON SATURDAY NIGHT LAST.


JACK O’FLAHERTY AND BRIANNA HURLEY WITH THE BISHOP OF KERRY, THEIR TEACHERS FIONA COOKE AND PAUL ROCHE AND FR GEARÓID WALSH AFTER THEIR CONFIRMATION IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH,CLOGHER, BALLYMACELLIGOTT ON

WEDNESDAY. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

NICOLE WALKER, SCOIL NUACHABHAIL, BALLYMACELLIGOTT, TRALEE ON HER CONFIRMATION DAY WITH BISHOP RAY BROWNE, PARENTS TERESA & JOHN WALKER AND BROTHER ADAM WALKER IN CLOGHER CHURCH IN BALLYMACELLIGOTT.

BALLYMACELLIGOTT PARISH SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEKGood Friday 30th March, 3.00pm – Clogher Church. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. 7.30pm Ballymac Church - Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday 31st March, 8.30pm: Clogher Church - Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday 1st April, 6.00am Ballymac Church - Dawn Mass. 10am – Ballymac Church. 11.30am Clogher Church.Confessions for Holy Week - Holy Thursday, after 7.30pm Mass in Ballymac Church. Good Friday after 3.00pm Liturgy in Clogher Church. Good Friday after Stations of the Cross in Ballymac Church. Holy Saturday at 12 noon in Clogher Church

ROUND 2 OF THE DIVISION 2 COUNTY LEAGUEThis was always going to be game full of competition and stamina and it proved just that when from the first throw of the ball It was Milltown/Castlemaine’s no.11 Cathal Moriarty who in only 50 seconds into the game took the host side by surprise when he ploughed through Ballymac to score the first goal of the game. This was followed quickly by a well taken free kick in the visitors favour and then another goal from Milltown/ Castlemaines Gavin Horan. Ballymac were down 2-01 but showed no weakness and were not daunted by the scoreboard when Aiden Breen scored 3 points in succession from frees given followed by another point well played by Ballymacs Cathal Dunne. Milltown/ Castlemaine responded with a further 2 points but it was Ballymacs Vinne Horans time to shine when he was given the opportunity to punch the ball taking the visitors keeper Cormac Leane by surprise and scored a much needed goal. 2 further points from Aidan Breen and Padraig McCarthy narrowed the gap significantly and Milltown/ Castlemaines responding 3 points brought the half time score to Ballymac 1-06 to Milltown/Castlemaines 2-06.The second half began with obvious determination when Ballymac restarted with a renewed strength. Aidan Breen handed the home side 3 more outstanding points and a further point from Darragh Regan brought Ballymac to the lead for the first time in the game. Ballymac led their opponents by 3

points for a period of time but going into extra time the visitors fought hard to reel in the home side. Milltown/Castlemaine pushed onto kick 3 free in the final minutes. There is no doubt both sides attacked with great skill to gain the winning points but as the referee blew the whistle for the final time it was all level with a final score of Ballymac 1-16 , Milltown/Castlemaine 2-13.

MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE; GNEEVEGUILLA 1-13 BALLYMAC 2-7On a dry but chilly evening the home side were the the better team for most of the game. That there was only a few points between the sides at the end was largely due to a string of fine saves by goalkeeper Eoghan Kenny, and strong performances by Dara Keane and Cathal Dunne. The home side settled quickly, finding the net early on before adding 3 points. As half time approached we had only 2 Dara Keane points on the board.Barry Lyons was fouled and Dara Keane goaled from the free to leave the half time score G/GUILLA 1-6 BALLYMAC 1-2Two Tadhg Brick points from free’s and one each from Jonathan Lowe and Dara Keane were matched by 4 G/Guilla points, 1-10 to 1-6 with 10 minutes remaining.Ballymac tried hard for another goal while our opponents notched up 3 more points. With only a few minutes left Dara Keane pointed and then Dylan Dunne weaved through for a goal but there was time for no more.

LOTTO RESULTS 19/03/2018Venue: O Riadas Bar. Jackpot: €3,900. Numbers Drawn: 16, 21, 24, 28. NO WINNER. Lucky dip winners: 1. Jamie Landers c/o Tony Marshall. 2. Eileen Conway, Abbeydorney. 3. Aidan Pollard c/o D Lynch. 4. Peg Looney c/o Tony Marshall. 5. Billy Pound, Castleisland. Seller: Tony Marshall. Next weeks Jackpot: €4,000

BALLYMAC UNDER 12 LADIESOur u12 girls team began their defence of Division 1 of the North Kerry League on Saturday evening last with a good victory over Abbeydorney. Our next game sees us welcome Desmonds to Ballymac for a Round 2 game.Our u12 girls Gold team travelled to Churchill on Sunday where despite their best efforts they

came up short on the day.

UNDER 14 LADIES; BALLYMAC 7-6 CORCHA DUIBHNE 1-6 The Ballymac girls got into this game straight away with Yvonne Hurley at centre forward leading by example, she got us off the mark with a fine point from our first attack. She fielded the ensuing kick out and set up Ciara Palmer for our first goal. Roisin Rahilly made a strong run forward and her shot for goal hit the post but Ciara followed up to put the ball in the net for goal no 2 after 6 mins. Corcha Duibhne settled more into the game and scored 1-1. Eimer Curran kicked a free for us , before good work from Grainne Galvin & Roisin Rahilly at midfield resulted in 1-2 from Ciara . Just before half time Shona Griffen set up Sarah Mason for another 3 pointer just before half time. Our defence were really good in this half as well with Alyssa Leen, Ella Quirke and Kerry Hennsey doing well as did our goalie Lorna Daly whose kick outs were finding blue jerseys every time. Ciara added1-1, Eimer, Grainne and Yvonne got points and we finished the scoring with Roisin Raggett getting a goal. Away to Beaufort next up 8th April.Special mention to Aisling O Connell who played midfield for Kerry ladies U16 team in their recent victory over Tipperary & to Elle McElligott who is also part of the panel. And well done to Ella Quirke, Roisin Rahilly, Ciara Palmer and Kerry Hennesy who played with the Kerry ladies U13 development squads this weekend v Limerick. COISTE NA N’OGJust a reminder that for All Boys challenge games and U10/8/6 girls challenge games the county board need to be notified in advance for insurance purposes. Any coach wishing to organise a game can you let the Coiste na nOg secretary Trish Horan know 0879835373 and she will email the county board. Notification must be given for home and away games.Under 14 B: The U14B team progressed to the Division 3 Town League Final by defeating Kerins O Rahillies early in week. The U14B team play their first match in the county league on Wednesday the 4th of April.

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Written by: Margaret Houlihan Tel: 086 1648542 Email: [email protected] NEWS

THE EASTER BUNNY HOPPED IN TO VISIT THE CHILDREN OF CURROW PLAYSCHOOL AND THEY HAD A VERY EGG-CITING DAY FOLLOWED BY AN EASTER PARTY!!! HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CEREMONIES IN THE PARISHGood Friday; Currans - Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 3pm. Currow - Stations of the Cross 7pmHoly Saturday; Morning Prayer in Currow Church at 10am. Currow Easter Vigil Mass at 9pm. (No Mass in Currans Church at 7.30pm)Easter Sunday; Mass in Currans at 10am. Mass in Currow at 11.30amConfessions for Easter in Currow on Good Friday following the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday and concludes on Divine Mercy Sunday 8th April. Divine Mercy Devotions in Currow Church on Sunday 8th April from 3-5pm. All welcome.

CAKE SALESt Brigid’s Basketball Club are hosting a cake sale in Currow Community Centre on Easter Sunday after Mass at 12.15pm. All support for this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated to help progress the future of the club.

SCOIL MHUIRE AGUS NAOMH TREASAClothes collection to raise funds for the school will take place on Wednesday 18th April from 9.30am to 3pm. Adult and children’s clothes, household textiles, shoes and handbags accepted.

SCOIL MHUIRE AGUS NAOMH TREASA PARENTS ASSOCIATION – NIGHT AT THE DOGSCurrow National school parents association are hosting an evening at the dogs on 20th April 2018. We are hoping to have a wonderful evening of fun and family entertainment, with face painting, bouncing castle and raffle, bringing the community together to support this event. We are looking for local business to support our event by advertising in the evenings programme as the night is open to a wider audience this presents significant opportunity to advertise your business. Half page advertisement is €50 with a full page advertisement costing €100. Should you wish to discuss this further please contact Ann Maria on 087 655 2694.

CASTLEISLAND DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUBSocial afternoon at Castleisland Day Care

Centre on Sunday 8th April from 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

HAVE YOU ANY OLD PHOTOS?Castleisland Camera Club is in full swing again and would welcome new members from the parish! They are continuing their camera club outings too and recently paid a visit to Currow village where they got some great pictures.They are also working towards another exhibition/event this year and hope to include some old photographs in this. Therefore they are appealing to anyone in the Killeentierna area and beyond with old photographs to scan them and email them to them using this email - [email protected] or to contact a member of the camera club who will scan them for them. They also ask that people include a little bit of information about each photograph if possible such as date, names, event/occasion, venue, etc. For further information on becoming a member or the photo exhibition please contact Breda McGaley PRO 086 192 5551. Pat Hartnett Chairman 087 419 1436. Annette O’Donoghue Joint Treasurer 087 226 6873. Mary O’Donoghue Joint Treasurer 087 131 0598. Sheila Hanrahan Secretary 086 340 1348, the above e-mail address.

KILLEENTIERNA MACRAWe held a very successful table quiz on last Friday, March 23rd in Browne’s Bar Castleisland. We wish to thank all those who participated or helped on the night and especially the staff of Browne’s Bar and our generous sponsors.Killarney Macra are holding a benefit dance in aid of the Kerry Cork Health Link Bus on Friday 6th April in the Torc Hotel Killarney starting at 8:30pm. Many club members are planning on attending this dance to support a wonderful service.

ATHLETICSCongratulations and well done to Joan O’Sullivan, Currans who not only won Gold in her category but also won a Gold Medal with her Club Team in her native Currow on Sunday last.

CURROW COISTE NA NOGU16: Our u16 team’s season begins next week with two games, first up on Easter Monday

Currow play host to Templenoe/Sneem/Derryane in the East Kerry League. Then on Wednesday evening 4th April our team travel to Knocknagoshel to play Knock/Brosna/Duagh in the Castleisland District League. Both games throw in at 6:30pm.U12: Our u12 team will play their first game of the County League on Sunday 8th April away to Tarbert at 6pm.U6, U8, U10s: Training recommences this coming Saturday morning 31st March at 10am. There will be no training the following week (7th April) due to the Easter camp taking place in Currow that week.Easter Camp: Currow GAA club will be hosting their annual Easter camp next week from Tuesday 3rd April to Friday 6th April inclusive. The fees are as follows: 1st Child €35, 2nd Child €25, Family €70. Registration will be taken on the first morning of camp in the Currow GAA Clubrooms at 10.15am. For more information on our annual Easter camp you can contact Frank Coffey (087-2371083) or Sean O’Connor (087-2065910)

CURROW GAA CLUBSeniors: Currow hosted Listowel Emmets on Sunday in Division 2 of the County League.The sides finished level 1-12 to 2-09.Currow play Tempelnoe on Sunday next April 1st in Fitzgerald stadium in the first round of the Intermidate Championship at 2pm. All support will be greatly appreciated.Minors: Our minors lost out by 5 points to St Michaels Foilmore on Monday 18th in Round 1 of the County League.Lotto: The club lotto was held on the 25th in the Brown Flesk in for a jackpot of €4500. The numbers drawn were 1-4-5-6. There was no winner of the jackpot. The lucky dip winners of €40 were Diarmuid Kelly; Jack Breen, Cahernard, Castleisland; Elenor Stack; Gearoid O Shea and Chris Kelliher. The next lotto will be in the Riverside Inn Currans on the 8th April for a jackpot of €4750.Meeting: Their will be a club meeting on Friday next 30th at 8.30pm

Finally this week I would like to welcome home our emigrants from the parish and to wish all parishioners at home and abroad and all readers a Happy Easter and a safe and happy holiday.


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Written by: Michael O’Mahony Tel: 087 6676817

Email: [email protected]/GNEEVEGUILLA NEWSTEXT ALERT RENEWALAnybody wishing to continue, or join Gneeveguilla Community Text Alert, a contribution of €10.00 is now due. Drop your envelope with your name, address, mobile number and €10.00 to any of the following: Eileen Fleming; John Vaughan; Mike Dillane - Dillane’s Garage; Ted O’Connor or Joan Riordan as soon as possible.Those with Ballydesmond numbers please contact Seamus Kearney. FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYLRATHMORE BRANCHThis year we plan to bring 16 children and 2 interpreters to our parish in July. As usual these children and interpreters are kept by our generous host families free of charge. To make this programme financially possible, we need €13,000 to cover the cost of air fares, insurance etc.We are most grateful for your support over the years and hope you will assist us once again in this worthwhile undertaking. (The Friends of the Children of Chernobyl (Rathmore) Committee confirm that all donations received are used strictly to finance the summer programme.) Your envelopes will be collected before all Masses on this Saturday 31stMarch/Sunday 1st April. Thank You. DANNY HEALY RAE TDFollowing my representations to Kerry County Council I am glad that the hedges from the Coom Road and drainage and skirting from the Church Road to Lisheen, Gneeveguilla have been carried out. SYMPATHYMichael Daly, Gullane cross Gnaeeveguilla whose funeral took place last week. May he rest in peace. RECENT DIOCESAN COLLECTION€1210 was total of amount collected at all Masses in parish for Emigrant Services Recently. Thank you for your support.

RATHMORE PARISHkeep in touch with our Parish Website www.rathmoreparish.ie and Facebook link!Information on Weddings, Baptism, Funeral liturgy, Cemeteries, Parish Groups and Committees, Parish Office, Daily & Sunday Mass readings, Parish Bulletin and Community Newsletter uploaded each week, etc. Downloadable forms for baptism and weddings. KNOCKNAGREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Committee would like to thank most sincerely anybody who helped in any way to make the Parade the huge success it was. A victory to co-operation. It is hoped to make this an annual event. WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIESGreat news! Pope Francis has confirmed his

visit to Dublin for the World Meeting of Families. In preparation the Icon of the Holy Family is coming to our diocese from Monday April 9th to Friday April 20th. Details on dioceseofkerry.ie Pope Francis will arrive in Dublin on Saturday, 25th August, and will take part in the ‘Festival of Families’ in Croke Park. The Festival of Families is the faith-based cultural concert of the World Meeting of Families six-day programme. The next day, Sunday 26th August, Pope Francis will be the chief celebrant at Holy Mass in the Phoenix Park and this liturgy will bring to a conclusion the World Meeting of Families 2018. Now that Pope Francis has confirmed attendance on the saturday and sunday perhaps parishioners may like to attend. if any Families or groups would like to attend this event piease contact the parish office and let us know as soon as possible .we may be able to help with Organising tickets and transport through the Diocese. RATHMORE SOCIAL ACTION GROUPA packed Evening of Music & Song in Teach IosagainSunday 8th April. Time: 8pm Sharp. Price €6. RATHMORE LADIES FOOTBALL U14 Girls made a great start to their season with a league win over Laune Rangers this evening in Killorglin. Well done to girls and trainers! Score: 2-13 to 3-8Results: county Football Division1 League Rd 2. Full Time score Rathmore: 3-13 (22) Glenbeigh/Glencar: 2-13 (19).County League Division 5 Rd 2. Rathmore 0-8

Moyvane 5-8 (23)county League Division 4 Rd 2. Full time Gneeveguilla : 1-17 (20) Cromane: 1-11(14)

CLUB SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2rathmore vs Dingle this sunday 1st April at Austin Stack park Tralee at 2-15pm. CLLR NIALL KELLIHER MAYOR OF KILLARNEY I’m delighted to confirm that after many representations by myself €16,000 has been allocated to restore the footpath in Gleann Rua Estate in Rathmore. Also €15,000 has been allocated to complete the footpath on Station Road.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONMany thanks to you all who supported the recent Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí church gate collection. Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí takes place in Milltown from 20th to 24th June 2018. Funds raised go towards the running costs of the County Fleadh. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. SCOIL FONN WORKSHOPSScoil Fonn workshops will take place on April 14th in the IT Tralee North Campus. This is always a very worthwhile and enjoyable day out for young and the not so young musicians! For information and application forms contact our branch secretary, Katie on 087 2873157 or visit www.kerrycomhaltas.ie.

SPSL GIRL’S CAPTURE FIRST A BASKETBALL TITLE THE FIRST YEAR GIRLS FROM SCOIL PHOBAIL SLIABH LUACHRA MADE THEIR OWN BIT OF HISTORY BY WINNING THE SCHOOL’S FIRST A BASKETBALL TITLE BY WINNING THE MINOR SOUTH WEST REGIONAL FINAL ON WEDNESDAY. THEY HAD LOST THE U14A ALL-IRELAND CUP FINAL TO PRES CASTLEISLAND IN

TALLAGHT A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THEY WERE DETERMINED TO MAKE UP FOR THAT DEFEAT.THEIR OPPONENTS IN THE FINAL WERE CASTLEISLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHO HAD OVERCOME PRES CASTLEISLAND IN THE SEMI-FINAL. THE FIRST QUARTER WAS NIP AND TUCK WITH THE RATHMORE GIRLS EDGING IT BY A POINT IN THE 1ST QUARTER, THE 2ND QUARTER IS WHERE RATHMORE DID ALL THE DAMAGE AND OUTSCORED THEIR OPPONENTS BY 8POINTS TO LEAD 22-10 AT THE BREAK. THE SECOND HALF WAS AN EVEN AFFAIR AS BOTH TEAMS

SCORED 14 POINTS AND SPSL FINISHED VICTORS ON SCORE LINE 36-25. TWIN CAPTAINS CATHY AND MEGAN KIELY ACCEPTED THE TROPHY ON BEHALF OF THEIR TEAM MATES FROM SOUTH WEST REPRESENTATIVE JOHN

ENRIGHT. BOTH TEAMS WILL MOVE ONTO THE ALL-IRELAND WEEKEND IN UL ON 28TH AND 29TH APRIL.TEAM: TARA O’LEARY, CIARA HICKEY, MEGAN KIELY, MIRIAM DINEEN, MEGAN O’DONOGHUE, KATELYN O’LEARY, MUIREANN HUGHES, CAOIMHE GUERIN

CROWLEY, NORMA LEADER, ROISIN BROSNAN, CATHY KIELY, MICHELLE CRONIN.


BROSNA NEWSLOTTOThe draw for the GAA lotto jackpot of €5,700 took place on Monday the 19th of March in The Three Counties Bar. The numbers drawn were 17, 25, 26, 27. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners included Eric Lacy O’Connor (Mountcollins) €50, promoter prize Eric Lacy O’Connor (Mountcollins) €35, Denjoe O Connor (Brosna) €20, Dianne Brennan (USA) €20, Joanne Brosnan (Brosna) €20 and Maurice McAuliffe (Brosna) €20. The next lotto jackpot will be €6,000 and will take place Monday the 26th of March in The Sportsfield bar.

SENIOR TEAMSt Pats 0:09 Brosna 0:09: St Pats and Brosna shared the spoils in a low scoring encounter played in Blennerville under sunny conditions last Sunday afternoon. St Pats captain, David O’Callaghan registered the first point of the game from a free within a minute and he doubled soon after to leave the home side 2 points up after the first 10 minutes. However Brosna settled into the game with a Tom McGoldrick free. Thematch was leveled after 19 minutes through a great score from Kieran O’Donnell and Brosna then took the lead when Tom McGoldrick again pointed from a free after Eamon Kiely was fouled. St Pats levelled after 27 minutes when Paul McMahon scored a great point under pressure from two Brosna markers. Brosna ended the half strongly with the impressive Timmy Finnegan and Shane Curtin winning a lot of the ball around the middle of the park and 2 unanswered points from Patrick

Moriarty’s fisted effort and Adam Barry to take a 0-5 to 0-3 lead to the break. St Pats came out fighting in the second half to reduce the deficit but were met by a strong defence by Brosna. Brosna scored the first 2 points of the half to further stretch their lead to 4 points. St Pats never gave up and Willie Hurley and Liam O’Sullivan scored two long range scores in quick succession to close the gap to 2 points. Tom McGoldrick then pointed from a free to give Brosna the advantage going into the closing stages. St Pats sensing defeat went in search of scores and up stepped Paul McMahon scoring 3 unreplied points within a 5 minute period to level the game with only 3 minutes of normal time left. Luke Mulligan nudged St Pats ahead on the stroke of normal time but Brosna’s persistence paid off when Adam Barry leveled in injury time to leave the match at 9 points apiece. This was a game that could have gone either way but both teams will be happy to remain unbeaten heading into championship.Brosna will now play Milltown Castlemaine in the first round of the intermediate championship this Sunday the 1st of April at 2:30pm in Castleisland.

MINOR TEAMKnock/Brosna/Duagh resume their minor campaign v Moyvane/Tarbert this Friday the 30th of March in Tarbert at 5pm.

UNDER 14’S The Brosna/Knock/Daugh under 14’s recorded an impressive victory in the first round of the U14 North Kerry league defeating Ballyduff on a

scoreline of 3. 17 to 1. 7. Well done to everybody involved. The under 14s are back in action this Tuesday the 27th vs NA Gaeil at 6.30pm in Brosna.

UNDERAGE TEAMSRegistration for underage teams will take place this Friday evening the 30th of March at 6pm in the clubhouse. Training for the U6, U8 and U10’s will also begin this Friday at 6.30 in Brosna.

COUCH TO 5KBrosna couch to 5k will run every Monday and Wednesday night at 7pm at Brosna GAA pitch under lights and music, everybody welcome to participate.

KERRY KELLOGG’S CUL CAMPS 2018For the first time, Brosna will host the Kerry Kellogg’s Cúl Camps from the 9th to the 13th of July.

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP Brosna GAA have been allocated a Gaeltacht scholarship for a student who is attending the Gaeltacht Irish college during the Summer of 2018. The scholarship will subsidise the cost of attending. If you would like to be considered for the scholarship please contact a club officer before April 1st.

Written by: Kieran McAuliffe Tel: 087 9714255 Email: [email protected] NEWS

TEA DANCE Sliabh Luachra Active Retired Network Tea Dance with Main Course lunch on Sunday 8th April 2018 in the River Island Hotel Castle island. Lunch 1.00 pm sharp Followed by an Afternoon of Dance till 4.30 Tickets €10 usual Tea Dance buses available from your area. Sponsored by Castle island Active Retired .For more information contact your local group, or Mary on 087 9740296.

RECENT DEATHSThe dearth occurred recently of Sister Mary Clement (Order of Mary) nee McCarthy, London and formerly of Knocknagoshel Village. Funeral took place in London on Wednesday 28th March. Sympathy is extended to all Sister Mary’s family and friends may she rest in peace.

MASSES Friday 30th March – 3pm Good Friday Ceremonies. Friday 30th March – 7pm Stations

of the Cross. Saturday 31st March – 8pm Easter Vigil. Sunday 1st April – 11.30am. Easter Sunday; Hugh O’Connor, Lotts, First Anniversary; James Kerry Keane, Ballybawn; James O’Connor, Ahaneboy.

CONFIRMATION 2018Congratulations to all those children who received the sacrament of confirmation last week. Many thanks to all those who helped to make it a very special celebration.

JACK BROSNAN WITH HIS PARENTS MIRIAM AND NOEL ON HIS CONFIRMATION ON TUESDAY IN ST MARY’S CHURCH, KNOCKNAGOSHEL. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

ANNA MCSWEENEY WITH HER PARENTS MARGUERITE AND FINBARR ON HER CONFIRMATION DAY IN ST MARY’S CHURCH, KNOCKNAGOSHEL. PHOTO JOE HANLEY


CORDAL NEWSCORDAL CLUB NOTESMatch Fixtures; Cordal v. Lispole: Cordal play Lispole in Rd 1 of the Castleisland Mart Sponsored Junior Championship. This game takes place on Easter Sunday at 2:30pm in Cordal GAA grounds.March Lotto: The March Club Lotto Jackpot is a fantastic €4,600. We also have five €30 Lucky Dips to give away. The Lotto will take place on Easter Sunday the 1st of April in the Half Barrel, Castleisland. Domo O’Ciardubhain is in charge of this month’s Lotto. As always you can get your Lotto tickets from our sellers, from Kearney’s Post Office or at Jackie Reidy’s Menswear. You can also go to www.cordalgaa.com to play the Club Lotto online. Please keep playing and supporting our Club Lotto. However you play, the Best of Luck from Cordal GAA!Congratulations: Massive Congratulations to all those who took part for Cordal GAA Club in Scór na bPáistí District Finals. They which were held in Knocknagoshel last Saturday night. Cordal are well and truly back on the Scór spectrum after great success which included placing 1st in the Ballad Group, placing 1st in Solo Singing and placing 2nd in Instrumental Music. The Club also had the honour of winning the best overall Club. Congratulations to all the children and parents involved. Special thanks to Scór Mentors Mary O’Connell and to Amy Reidy, East Kerry Scór Officer. Next up are the Kerry Semi-Finals which will be held in Moyvane.Cordal v. Tarbert: County League Division 4 Rd 2 (By PRO Tim O’Donoghue): As the D:ream song goes ‘Things can only get better’Cordal lost to Tarbert in fine weather conditions in Cordal on Sunday. A goal by Sean O’Connell

gave the home side the perfect start after twenty seconds but conceding six frees and two more scores we were behind by 1-03 to Tarbert’s 0-08 at half time.Cordal quickly levelled matters with Philip O Connor and Sean Óg adding points but Tarbert battled hard and took a 3 point lead . A high ball was floated into the Tarbert square and it was scrambled in by Eamon Nolan to make it 2-07 to 0-13 with 8 minutes left. Tarbert finished strongly with two more frees to win the match with 2-07 to 0-15. The Championship is around the corner so a refocus is needed but there is no doubt we’ll give the Junior Championship a rattle this weekend.

SCÓR Cordal are well and truly back on the Scór spectrum after great success in Knocknagoshel tonight in District Finals. - 1st in the Ballad

Group - 1st in the Solo Singing - 2nd in the Instrumental Music - WON BEST OVERALL CLUB!!!!! Congratulations to Cordal Scór Mentors, Children & Parents. Next up are County Semi Finals in Moyvane

CARD GAME RESULTS CORDAL The following are the results of the card game held in the Cordal Resourse Centre.1st: Mike & Jimmy Kearney. 2nd: Norrie O Connor & Dolly McAulliffe. Ladies: Helen O Callaghan & Noreen Reidy. Gents: Mike Leahy & Patrick O Donoghue. Mixed: Kathleen O Connor & Gerard Walsh. Spots: Dan Jones & Jimmy Brosnan, Bridie & Joe Reidy.Cards continue next Wednesday night at 9pm sharp.

THE CORDAL BALLAD GROUP THAT CAME FIRST IN THE SCÓR DISTRICT FINALS

THE CORDAL INSTRUMENTAL GROUP THAT CAME SECOND IN THE SCÓR DISTRICT FINALS WINNER OF THE THE SOLO SINGING REPRESENTING CORDAL IN THE SCÓR DISTRICT FINALS PICTURED WITH HER MOTHER


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SCARTAGLEN SPORTSSeniors: Scartaglen made it two wins out of two in the Co. League with a win away to Kilgarvan. Despite some early misses Scartaglen found their grove and raced into a commanding lead. In was 1-03 to 0-00 after 15 minutes. Eddie Horan registered his first two scores of the afternoon in the 6th & 8th minute with Mike Coakley opening his account in the 12th minute following good work by Brian Hanrahan & Shay Walsh. Brian Hanrahan scored the first of Scartaglen’s six goals in the 15 minute following a lay off by Pa Rahilly. Pa was soon in the thick of the action scoring 1-01 in quick succession to leave the scoreboard reading 2-04 to Kilgarvan’s 0-01. Kilgarvan point coming from Patrick O’Shea in the 16th minute from a placed ball. Kilgarvan would go on to register just one more point in the first half, Patrick O’Shea again raising the white flag from a placed ball in the 28 minute. Scartaglen meanwhile registered a further 2-02. Eddie Horan raising the green flag in the 21st minute following a great pass from Brian Hanrahan. Eddie scored a further 1-01 in the remainder of the first half along with a Hugh O’Connor point to leave the halftime score reading Scartaglen 4-06(18) Kilgarvan 0-02.Conditions worsened in the second half as rain from the first half persisted for the remainder of the game making it difficult for football. This didn’t stop Kilgarvan as they came out with renewed hope scoring 2-02 within the first five minutes of the second half. Sean Godfrey bagging a brace of goals with Patrick O’Shea adding his third point of the afternoon, with Christopher Creedon scoring his first point of the afternoon in the 35 minute. The scoreline now read Scartaglen 4-06(18) – Kilgarvan 2-04(10). Kilgarvan’s hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed as Scartaglen scored two goals in quick succession. Shay Walsh with two quickfire goals. His first from Eddie Horan’s attempt for a goal saved by the keeper with Shay on hand to tap in the rebound. Eddie scored a point in between this to leave the scoreline reading after 42 minutes Scartaglen 6-08(26) Kilgarvan 2-04(10). Kilgarvan were to register a further 1-02 for the remainder of the game. Patrick O’Shea registered his fourth score of the afternoon along with a Sean Godfrey point & Keith Harrington goal. Eddie & Sean Horan with Scartaglen’s final two scores to leave the scoreboard reading at the end Scartaglen 6-10(28) Kilgarvan 3-06(15).Lotto: Numbers Drawn 1 – 2 – 14 – 4. NO WINNER. Lucky Dip Winners €40 - Timothy Kerins, Knockrour, Scartaglen. €30 - Anne Mangan, Ardlahas, Killorglin. €30 - Anna Kerins,

Knockrour, Scartaglen. €20 - Mike Murphy, Scartaglen Village; Seamus Riordan, Barna, Scartaglen; Louise Holland, Knocknasheha – C/o Ellen O’Sullivan. Co. Junior Championship: Scartaglen are away to Tarbert this Saturday in the first game of the Championship. Throw in 5:30pmRegistration/Membership: Club Registrar Tim O’Connor will be at the clubhouse on April 10th from 7pm - 8pm for anyone who hasn’t yet paid registration or would like to become a member of the club for 2018. This is the final day for registration.Ladies Football: Scartaglin U14’s got off to a winning start when defeating Castlegregory 8-7 to 0-6 at Scartaglin in Sunday last. At half time it was 3-5 to 0-3 in favour of the home side, the goals coming from Muireann Rahilly (2) and Annie Moriarty. In the second half Scart continued to dominate in all positions and on to score a further 5-2 with Castlegregory scoring three points also in that half. Scartaglin are away to Moyvane on this Sunday at 1pm.Meanwhile Scartaglin U12’s also got their campaign going on a winning note when defeating Firies 4-6 to 3-0 at Scartaglin on Tuesday evening last. At the break Scart led 1-3 to no score, their goal coming from Maggie Riordan in the 6th minute. Scartaglin went on to score a further 3-3 in the second half with goals coming from Grace Callaghan, Ellie Mai Walsh and Maggie Riordan. Firies scored three goals in that period of play.Best of luck to Eilish O’Callaghan and Shauna Tangney who are playing this weekend with the Kerry Seniors and Kerry U14 teams respectively.KNOCKNAGOSHEL GAA NEWSLotto: The next lotto draw will be for a jackpot of €7100 and will be held in O’Connor’s Bar Knocknagoshel on Saturday 7th of April. Knocknagoshel 1-9 Austin Stacks B 2-7: Knocknagoshel were left to rue missed opportunities in the first half as they lost out to

Austin Stacks B by a single point on home soil. The home side opened the scoring through a Niall Barrett free. David Cahill had a chance to extend the lead but his shot for goal was saved in the 7th minute. Niall Barrett had two further frees converted by the 15th minute for the home side but they missed further chances from both play and frees. Alan Duggan opened the visitors account with a pointed free in the 17th minute. Knocknagoshel were dominating in most areas at this stage and after a good move John O’Keeffe struck the post with a shot at goal. William Kirby pointed for Austin Stacks and Alan Duggan pointed his second free to level the sides before Niall Barrett put Knocknagoshel in the lead with a free to leave the score at half time 0-4 to 0-3 in favour of the home team. In the second half both teams traded points early on before Cian Liston was in the right place to tap the ball to the net to give Austin Stacks the lead for the first time in the game. Knocknagoshel responded well to this setback with a point from John Walsh and a sweet move which ended in Niall Barrett striking for goal. Alan Duggan who played well for the visitors throughout had two points on either side of a John Walsh point for Knocknagoshel before Cian Liston ploughed through for Austin Stacks and rattled the net to put his side two points to the good heading into the home stretch. Knocknagoshel wasted some further scoring opportunities before John Walsh pointed from play in the 27th minute of the half but time ran out for the home side and it was Austin Stacks who took the two county league points on offer. Membership: For anyone who is interested in becoming a member of Knocknagoshel GAA for 2018 they should contact Dan Roche, John O’Keeffe or Jack O’Connell immediately. Membership remains the same price as last year. An ordinary member pays €30 for membership.

RATHMORE RAVENS & ST. MARY’S U12 BOYS WHO MET IN THEIR FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON IN CASTLEISLAND RATHMORE TOOK THE WIN TO WIN THE LEAGUE.


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PUPILS OF SCOIL NUACHABHAIL, BALLYMACELLIGOTT WHO WERE CONFIRMED IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH, CLOGHER, BALLYMACELLIGOTT BY THE BISHOP OF KERRY RAY BROWNE ALSO WITH THE PUPILS ARE THEIR TEACHERS MICK BOLWLER

AND ANNA MORRISON AND FR GEAROID WALSH. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

LAUREN O’CONNOR AND NIAMH LYNCH, PUPILS OF CLOGHER NS BALLYMACELLIGOTT WITH THEIR TEACHERS PEGGY LIN-NANE AND SINEAD MURPHY (PRINCIPAL), THE BISHOP OF KERRY AND FR GEAROID WALSH AFTER THEIR CONFIRMATION

IN ST BTRENDAN’S CHURCH,CLOGHERS, BALLYMACELLIGOTT. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

CIARA CAHILL AND MAIREAD MOCHAN WITH THEIR FAMILIES ON THEIR CONFIRMATION DAY IN ST MARY’S CHURCH, KNOCKNAGOSHEL. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

PUPILS OF O’BRENNAN NS BALLMACELLIGOTT WHO WERE CONFIRMED IN ST BRENDAN’S CHURCH BALLYMACELLIGOTT BY THE BISHOP OF KERRY RAY BROWNE WITH BARRY O’LEARY (PRINCIPAL), ANDREA BROSNAN (TEACHER) AND FR

GEAROID WALSH. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

ELLA AND HAZEL MURPHY WITH THEIR FAMILY AND BISHOP OF KERRY RAY BROWNE ON THEIR CONFORMATION DAY IN ST MARY’S CHURCH ,KNOCKNAGOSHEL. PHOTO JOE HANLEY

CHILDREN FROM HAPPY DAYS PRE-SCHOOL, SCOIL ÍDE, CURRANES ARE PICTURED AFTER COMPLETING AN EASTER EGG HUNT. FRONT L-R: ÓISÍN, RYAN, SAOIRSE, SHINORA. BACK L-R: EMILY, AOIBHLÍN, JAKE, MALWINA AND ABBIE.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!

SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE CELEBRATIONS AT CURRANES NSAS PART OF THE SCHOOL’S SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE CELEBRATIONS, PUPILS FROM 2ND CLASS TO 6TH CLASS PARTICIPATED IN A TRÁTH NA GCEIST (IRISH TABLE QUIZ) IN THE SCHOOL HALL. BHÍ LÁ DEN SCOTH AG NA PÁISTÍ GO LÉIR.



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(26) CHURCH MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS For a special and meaningful ceremony let the voice of experience guide you through your music. HELEN KERINS 087 - 9508050

(18) CONVERT TAPES TO CD & DVD Brosnan’s Shop, Castleisland. Call (087) 3294385

(15) TIMBER FOR SALE: 8 x 4 Car Trailer. All hardwood - Oak, Ash, Beech. Call 087 9314636.

(13) WANTED: Pomeranian Female Pup – Mini Breed Only.Phone: 087-7936429

(13) FOR SALE: Oak Dining Table and Six Chairs – Listowel area. Contact: 086- 3938194

(13) FOR SALE: Well seasoned dry turf, top quality. Tel: 087 7462440

(13) FEMALE CARER / HOME HELP AVAILABLE: Fully accredited. Fetac level 5. Garda vetted. Call Debra at 086 3567526



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IN MEMO-

DID YOU THINK YOU HAD PROBLEMS CHANGING YOUR TIMERS LAST WEEK?No doubt a good share of my readers remember the time when we used all look forward to the Cuckoos call to herald in the Summer, as our ancestors used to say ‘ The Cuckoo comes in April. Sings her song in May, In the middle of June she changes her tune and in July she flies away’ but unfortunately in my area at least that is no longer the case and the only way I could now be sure of hearing the Cuckoo would be to buy a Cuckoo clock but I think the collection of brothers Roman and Maz Piekarski would be too much even for me.Now in their 60s, these brothers have been buying and restoring cuckoo clocks since the 1970s and are the owners, proprietors, and restorers-in-residence of Cuckooland Museum, a collection of over 700 cuckoo clocks that is believed to be the largest in the world.When I was leaving school, I went to see a careers officer, Roman said. He looked me up and down and said, ‘Ah, you look like building trade to me.’ I said, ‘I don’t think so’. We used to watch an elderly man across the road who was a clock-maker as a result both brothers trained as clock-makers in Manchester from the age of 15, and became fascinated by cuckoo clocks. “About 45 years ago nobody wanted to have to wind up anything so we started picking them up from all over the world, quite cheaply” Ramon explained. The brothers had built up a collection of about 250 clocks by the late ’80s and now their collection numbers over 700 and they are on display in a former school in Tabley, Cheshire, their home is the headmaster’s house at the front.Ramon added that it is believed that the first cuckoo clock was made in the Black Forest in the 17th century, though its creator is unknown. The oldest clock in their collection is 250 years old and they know where it was made, and who owned it until they bought it.The brothers who have sought and renovated the rarest and most notable cuckoo clocks in the world spent more than 12 hours to change the time on all of their cuckoo clocks last Sunday.

DID YOU KNOW?In developing countries, 43% of the farm labour force is female — but they are often denied access to education and training programs, forbidden from owning property, and excluded from decision-making processes that directly affect their lives.Not only are women powerful allies in keeping forests intact, building climate resilience, and protecting biodiversity — they are critical to the sustainable development of rural communities.Gender equality is not only a question of human rights, it is the key to effectively meeting some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

DOCTORS TURNED DOWN PAY RAISE SO THEIR FELLOW HEALTH CARE WORKERS CAN GET A RAISE INSTEADInstead of accepting a pay raise for themselves, over 250 Québec doctors have asked the provincial government to give the pay raise to overworked nurses and clerks.Following a newly-proposed medical budget

that would award a salary hike for Québec doctors, a representational group of physicians and medical students wrote an open letter in which they insisted that their fellow health care workers deserved better wages and working conditions.“We, Québec doctors who believe in a strong public system, oppose the recent salary increases negotiated by our medical federations. These increases are all the more shocking because our nurses, clerks, and other professionals face very difficult working conditions, while our patients live with the lack of access to required services because of the drastic cuts in recent years and the centralization of power in the Ministry of Health. The only thing that seems to be immune to the cuts is our salaries… “Contrary to the Prime Minister’s statements, we believe that there is a way to redistribute the resources of the Québec health system to promote the health of the population and meet the needs of patients without pushing workers to the end. We, Québec doctors, are asking that the salary increases granted to physicians be cancelled and that the resources of the system be better distributed for the good of the health care workers and to provide health services worthy to the people of Québec.”

‘LAZY’ LAWN MOWERS ARE HEROES FOR BEESThere’s no shame in an unmowed lawn. Not only can wild yards and gardens look better than commonly believed, but cutting back on cutting grass can save significant time, energy and money. According to a new study, by mowing every two weeks instead of weekly, we allow more blooming of “weed” flowers like clover and dandelions, thus providing more foraging habitat for local bees. Habitat loss is an increasingly dire problem for many bees and other pollinators, whose ancestral wildflower meadows are increasingly replaced by human development.About 87% of all flowering plants rely on pollination by bees or other animals, often pinning their hopes on just a few local species. Yet many important pollinators are now in decline around the world, a crisis that is widely linked to human-related trends like habitat loss, pesticide use, urbanisation and invasive species.

THE HIGHEST KNOWN PERMANENT RESIDENTS ON EARTH:The Himalayan jumping spider measure less than half an inch end to end, they scurry and hop around the place, as the name suggests, and they’ve been found at 22,000 feet. The spiders have to make do with stray insects that are carried up the mountain by the wind. Other than maybe the bar-headed geese that have supposedly been spotted flying overhead during migration, there aren’t really any other creatures found at this height, let alone calling it their home, making these spiders the highest known permanent residents on Earth.

THIS MAN IS LITERALLY AN ANGEL ON EARTHTurkey has a huge problem with free-roaming dogs and cats. It’s estimated that Istanbul, a city of 11.3 million people, has at least 150,000 free-

roaming dogs.But there are citizens who are making a difference.Erkan Şahin has an Instagram page called “Voice of the Streets” (“Sokakların sesi” in Turkish) where he posts videos and photos of all the stray dogs and cats he feeds on a daily basis.Erkan spends time every day driving around with a boot full of food in search of hungry stray animals and if he comes across an animal that needs medical attention, he befriends it and brings it to a veterinary clinic to get treatment.

Finally this week I wish all readers, advertisers, contributors and all at Walsh Colour Print / Educare.ie a safe and beautiful Easter and if you visit the countryside or beach please leave it as you find it, do not leave anything behind that would injure wildlife and please take care on the roads, water, hills and mountains and make this a Happy Easter for everyone.

ON THIS DATE - March 30th1896 - Irishman John Pius Boland won an Olympic gold medal in tennis.1900 - Dutch 2nd Chamber accepted Compulsory education law.1909 - The Queensboro Bridge also known as the 59th Street Bridge, linking the New York boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, opened.1954 - The first subway in Canada was opened to the general public. 1959 - The Dalai Lama fled China and was granted political asylum in India.1969 - Loyalists bombed water and electricity installations in Northern Ireland in the hope that the attacks would be blamed on the IRA and on elements of the civil rights movement, which was demanding an end to discrimination against Catholics.1981 - US President Ronald Reagan was shot at close range and wounded in the chest as he left the Washington Hilton Hotel just about one mile from the White House. The would be assassin claimed his motive was to become famous.1986 - Death of American stage and film actor Jimmy Cagney.1991 - Last issue of Dutch Newspaper “Vroe Folk” (Free People)1998 - The German car maker BMW bought Rolls-Royce cars for $570 million.

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O Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of

Conception Aparecide. O saint Rita of Cassia

and St Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes

pray for us. St Expedite, Saint of urgent causes, St.Edwiges the saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel.

Please ask Jeasus to help me (make request). May The

Sacred Heart of Jeasus be adored and glorified

forever. Pray 1 Our Father, 1

Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be to The Father

Publish prayer on the 3rd day

See what happens on the 4th day

HOC

PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST

IN MEMORIAM

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this

special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place

it within your heart where your Father

sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become

your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will

be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication

of prayer.

MF

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

11TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of

FREDDIE RYAN

61 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleisland

who died on 1st April 2007

Rest In Peace

We miss your smileYour joking ways

We miss the things youused to say

And when old timeswe do recall

It’s then we miss youmost of all.

Always remembered byKay, Billy & Family.

11TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of

FREDDIE RYAN

61 St. Stephen’s Park, Castleislandwho died on 1st April 2007

Rest In Peace

No words we write will ever sayHow much we miss you every dayNo one knows the grief we bear

When the family gather and you’re not there.

We laugh, we talk, we play the partBut beyond the smile is a broken heart

The sorrow we feel, we can never explain

And the ache in our hearts will always remain.

Always remembered byMom, Dad & Family

Anniversary Mass for Freddie is on Friday 6th April at 7pm in Castleisland Church

5TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather

DAVID DALYScartaglen, Killarney,

whose anniversary occurs on March 31st.

REST IN PEACE

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for him.

A silent thought, a quiet prayerFor special loved ones in God’ care.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Nora, Michael, Fidelma, Sheila,

Jerry and grandchildren, Niamh, Áine, Michelle, Marguerite, David

and Pádraig.

Anniversary Mass on Easter Sunday, April 1st at 10.30am in The Church of

Our Lady of Lourdes, Scartaglen.

28TH ANNIVERSARY

In Loving Memory of

EDDIE O’FLYNNCastleisland

REST IN PEACE

Thank you for the years we shared,The love you gave, the way you cared,

In my heart you will always stay,Loved and remembered

as a wonderful husband moreprecious than gold.

Love your wife Bridget xxx

A loving Dad is now at rest,For each of us he did his best,

His love was great, his heart was kind,A beautiful memory left behind.

Love from Charlie, Denis, Mairead, Liz, Eileen & John xxxxx

Granda although you were gone before I arrived

Kisses I send you every nightYour loving grandson Seán xx

4TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of

MAUREEN CANTY

Carrigeen, Brosna

who died on the 1st April 2014

May she rest in Peace

We cannot turn back the hands of timeOr live again the past

But we will always think of youAs long as life should last

Always remembered by your loving family

Anniversary Mass on March 31st at 7.30pm in St. Carthage’s Church Brosna

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this

special one, (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place

it within your heart where your Father

sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become

your favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will

be granted. Never known to fail. Must promise publication

of prayer.

PC

THE MIRACLE PRAYER

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