CONFIRMATION - THE Sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Bishop Murphy to Forty five Children of the Parish on Wednesday Friday, 28th February in St. Bernard‚s Church, Abbeydorney. The children were from Abbeydorney National School, Kilflynn National and Killahan National School. The Children confirmed from Kilflynn National School were: Clodagh Sheehan, Niall Doody, Darren Egan, Riadh Brosnan, Sean Gleasure, Sarah Morris, Titouan le Prince, Chloe Neenan, Shannon Nolan, Jane Sheehan, Liane Relihan, Teresa Ward, David O‚Donoghue, George O‚Donnell, Davina Leslie, Tom Mc Elligott, Lorraine Mc Elligott, Gary Neenan, Rachel Rohan, Sam Fitzgerald, Megan Weir and Stephane Garelli-Byrne. All the children are wished good luck in years to come. Congratulation to all the boys and girls.

MUNSTER VICE CHAIRMAN: Congratulations to current Kerry Chairman Sean Walsh who was voted in as the Munster Council's new Vice-Chairman. On Friday last at the 2007 Annual Munster Convention held at Lismore, County Waterford. Walsh, the current Kingdom chairman, has spent ten years at the helm in his county, but will be relinquishing that position this coming December. He has beaten off challenges from three former county chairmen to land the post of vice-president to the province's new top man Jimmy O'Gorman of Waterford.

Limerick's Donal Fitzgibbon, ex-Clare chairman Robert Frost and former Cork chairman Jim Forbes all also contested the role, with Forbes and then Frost eliminated before the final poll saw votes transferred, leaving Walsh as 27 to 25 winner over Fitzgibbon. Walsh has been involved in administration since he was just 19 years old, serving as secretary and chairman of the Moyvane club.

CROTTA SENIIORS - The Crotta Senior hurlers will commence their County league Division 1, campaign on Sunday 11th March at 12 noon in Ballyheigue versus the home side. Best of luck to Brendan Mahony, his selectors Brendan Twomey and Paud Twomey and Senior players for the 2007 season.

RIGISTRATION NIGHT FOR U8, U10's & U11 HURLERS: A Registration night for under 8, 10 & 11 will take place on Thursday evening 22nd March 2007 @ 6.30pm in Lixnaw Community Centre. We would be grateful if a parent could accompany their child on the night to provide the necessary details. It is important that all players be registered for insurance purposes. A fee of E 10 per child or E 15 for a family with two or more players registering. Looking forward to meeting you all on the night.

GOLF: Last Saturday Abbeydorney Golf Society qualified for the final of the Guinness sponsored Kerry Inter-Society Golf by beating Klinge-Pharma Golf Society of Killorglin 3 2 in a very exciting semi-final played at Castlegregory Golf Club. The winning team consisted of Dan O‚Connor, Michael Barry, James McGrath, Tom O‚Mahony, John Joe Fealy, Pat Ruane and Tom McNeice. This is a tremendous achievement and we congratulate all concerned. They now play previous winners, The Meadowlands Golf Society in the final and we wish them the best of luck.

KILFLYNN INDOOR MARKET: The Kilflynn indoor Market will be held this Sunday 11th March from 10.30 a.m. to 1p.m. at St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn. Home Baking, Specialty Breads, Organically Fed Chickens, Porter Cakes, Soda Bread, Plants and Spices, Pate, Greetings Cards, Pictures ect.

LADIES FOOTBALL: The intermediate team defeated Sneem/Kenmare in Round 4 of the Pat Lawlor Shield competition. Score: Abbeydorney 3-03, Sneem/Kenmare 1-01. The club was represented by Edel O'Connell on the Kerry team that defeated Tyrone in the National League last week-end. Underage training : U12 - every Thursday evening, 7pm-8pm, U14 - every Tuesday evening 7pm-8pm in Kilmoyley Sports Hall. All new players are welcome. Sincere thanks to James and Norma Ryall, who will sponsor the club's new website for the coming year. http://www.abbeydorneyladiesgaa.com

FOOTBALL FINALS: The Best of Luck to Duagh and Ardfert who will compete in the All Ireland Junior & Intermediate Club Football Finals in Croke Park on Saturday 10th March

In the Junior Football Final at 6pm, Duagh (Kerry) play Greencastle (Tyrone) and in the Intermediate Football Final at 8pm Ardfert (Kerry) play Eoghan Ruadh (Derry)

Tickets are priced at E 15 for adults, E 7 for students and senior citizens and E 5 for juveniles.

The Hogan Stand only will open for this event

KERRY HURLERS - In round 2 of the Allianz National Hurling League, Div 2B: Mayo defeated Kerry on the final scoreline of 2-13 to 1-08, at Castlebar on Sunday last. Crotta Player Matt Lynch was a sub

THANKS: The Crotta Hurling Coista Na Nog club would like to thank all the people who generously supported their recent annual church gate collection.

HERBERTS BAR - Back by popular demand on Sunday 11th of March, Music by the Flight of Earls. Time 6.30 - 8.30. .

NOTES: Anyone interested in submitted items for the Kilflynn notes, can contact Mike on 066 7135129 or 087 9794541 or email mikeparker@eircom.net before 10.00 a.m. on Monday.

PLOUGHING: Congratulations to Sonny Egan, Garrynagore, on his splendid victory in the Horse ploughing at the Ardfert Ploughing Match recently. Sonny qualifies for the All Ireland Ploughing Match, with 171 marks.

CHURCH NEWS: Those Required for Church duties in St. Mary's Church, Kilflynn are follows: Readers for Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March, Vigil: Michael Neenan, Morning: Catherine Caffrey.

Eucharistic Ministers for Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th March, Vigil: Joan Hussey, Morning: Mary McCarthy. Mass will be celebrated On Wednesday morning, 7th March at 10.00 a.m. On Saturday evening 10th March, Mass at 6.30 p.m. will be celebrated for Nellie Neenan, Crotta. And mass will be celebrated on Sunday morning at 10.00 a.m. for Bill O‚Leary and Tom Goggins .Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

DARTS IN PARKERS: Sixteen Darts players participated in, the weekly Darts Double Tournament in Parker‚s Lounge Bar, on Saturday 24th February. In the Final, Declan Falvey and Paddy Weir defeated Mike Lyne and Paud Twomey. The winners received a DVD Player each

Sixteen Darts players participated in, the weekly Darts Double Tournament in Parker‚s Lounge Bar, on Saturday 3rd March. In the Final, Brendan Hannon and Mike Fealy defeated Jerry Carmody and Tim O‚Halloran. The winners received a Leg of Lamb each

The weekly Darts Doubles Tournament will continue this Saturday 10th March at 10.30 p.m. Legs of Lamb to be won. Names MUST be in for 10.15 p.m. NO Names after this Time. First game of the Tournament must start at 10.30p.m. Sharp.

CROTTA GAA MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Crotta Hurling club, on Wednesday 7th March in the Clubrooms, Dromakee at 8.30 p.m. All club members and club officers are requested this important meeting.

CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS: Herbert‚s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for The Crotta hurling club lotto draw on Monday night 26th February, The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer Joe Brennan, Knocknaska, Kilflynn, were: 1 , 20 , 27 & 28. There were no winners of the E 5,900 Jackpot. The Three lucky dip winners each receive E 35: Sheila O‚Sullivan, Crotta Cross, Fionn and Robert Carney, Offaly, Anita Riordan, Dromerin Listowel.

Parker's Pub, Kilflynn was the venue for The Crotta hurling club lotto draw on Monday night 5th March, The four numbers picked out of the drum by Independent Observer Martin Quinlan, Ballyconnell, Kilflynn, were: 6 , 7 , 22 & 24. There were no winners of the E 6,000 Jackpot. The Three lucky dip winners each receive E 35: Tom Flaherty, Keel, Lixnaw, Tom Walsh, Rae, Kilflynn and Bridget O‚Connor, Lyre.

The next draw take place in Herbert‚s Bar, Kilflynn on Monday Night 12th March with a E 6,100 Jackpot. Tickets are available at E 2 from Club tickets sellers or from Herbert's Bar, Parker's bar and at Kilflynn Post Office.

CROTTA BORD NOG AGM: The annual general meeting of the Crotta Bord Na Nog took place on Thursday 1st March at the clubrooms Dromakee Kilflynn.

The meeting was chaired by Sonny Egan; He paid tribute to everyone involved in the promotion of underage Hurling and thanked all those who expended so much time and energy in coaching and training the young players.

The Treasurer's report was presented by Gerry Lenihan in excellent detail.

The Following officers were elected for the 2007;

Vice Chairman Gene O'Sullivan, Phil Hannafin, Jerome Nolan, Jimmy Lawlor;

Secretary Annette Nolan;

Treasurer Jerry Lenihan;

Pros: Paul O'Donoghue, Joe Mc Auliffe, and Mike Parker;

Co Board Delegate: Sonny Egan;

North Kerry Board Delegate: Paddy Weir and Sonny Egan.

U8 U10 U11 Trainers/Selectors: Jerome O‚ Sullivan, Martin Conway, Paul O'Donoghue, Francis White, Dominic Nolan;

U13 U14 Trainers/Selectors: Paddy Weir Tom Nolan, and Joe mc Auliffe.

U15 U16 Trainers/Selectors: Paul 0‚Donoghue, Gene O‚Sullivan, Joe Mc Auliffe, and Paddy Weir.

A special thanks to Tom Nolan club referee .Registration Fee for all under age players is very important 10 euro per child, 15euro per family, and this money can be paid to any officer of Bord Na Nog. The Meeting finished with a lovely cup of tea/coffee and sandwiches provided by Annette Nolan.

Forthcoming Events: The Crotta under 16 hurlers will receive their County league div 2 medals on Thursday night, March 15th, at the Bog Village at 7.OO. p.m.

A Sponsored walk in aid of the club will be held on Good Friday April 6th. This will take place from the club room at Dromakee at 6 o'clock.

The Eddie Hayes Ground hurling Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 23rd.

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Family Resource Centre is being re-established and it anticipated that it will be up and running by September. If you are involved with a group in the area that wish to be included please contact: Dave Fitzgibbon, North Kerry Together at 068 23429 or Margaret Wrenn, South and Midwest Support Agency at 066 -7185892.

APOLOGIES: The gremlins struck last week when the Kilflynn notes failed to appear. This was not the fault of the writer as the notes had been sent in earlier.

Kingdom Pony Club

PONY GAMES - Pony Games are ongoing in Woodlands Equestrian Centre on Thursday nights

for the under 10's and under 13's and are providing much enjoyment and fun for all.If anybody would like to join in the fun they can come along on Thursday nights and join in.

MINIMUS AND TETRATHLON - Training will commence shortly for the Minimus and Tetrathlon. Anyone

interested please contact Bernie at(087)6817796 if you wish to be sent details of the training times.Anyone interested in taking part in the Minimus, Tetralathon, or Hunter Trial Championships should be attending Cross Country Training Days the next being at Clonshire in Limerick on

Saturday March 10th with under 12's starting at 11am and over 12's at 1pm.

Also there is a Cross Country Training Day at Jill Moran's in Askeaton on 19th March with under 12's at 11am and over 12's at 1pm. Anybody interested in traveling to Askeaton and Clonshire please contact Marion Collins at (087)6288192. Please note that members turning up on the day without prior booking may not take part if groups are too big. Also those intending to

represent the club in Minimus and Tetrathlon should be competing at Hunter Trials. Here are some dates of Hunter Trials close to us;

11/03/07-ASKEATON,CO LIMERICK run by Stonehall Harriers Hunt.

17/03/07-KILLEADY BALLINHASSIG.

25/03/07-SOUTH-UNION, KINSALE.

31/03/07-GALBALLY run by Scarteen Pony Club.

05/04/07-CLONSHIRE (HOLY THURSDAY)

15/04/07-CRECORA run by Limerick Hunt Club.

PONY CLUB TOUR - The Pony Club Tour is organized for Monday 2nd April. The destination is

DARTFIELD HORSE MUSEUM LOUGHREA CO. GALWAY. This is a 1 hr guided tour covering saddlery, forge, gallery, and library and much much more. Then we go on to TUROE PET FARM described as Ireland's first and largest "inflatable city" suitable for adults and children alike. This should make for a very enjoyable day. Please contact Marion Collins at (087)6288192 for further

details.

TESTS - Lessons for D and D+ will soon commence with venue to be decidrd. These will be followed by lessons for C test. Members who are eligible will be notified in the post.

MEMBERSHIP - Anybody wishing to join the Pony Club for the coming year may do so by contacting our membership secretary JULIE BAKER at (087) 2278224.

Kingdom Swimming Club

It has been a busy time for the A squad in particular, with the Ennis Invitation Gala coming just one week after the Munster/Connacht meet in UL. The Ennis gala was held on the 23/24 February starting on Friday night and all day Saturday. The "advance" squad went up early on Friday, as the 200m events were being held that night satrting at 6.00pm. Saturday saw an early start for the rest of the contingent and all the 100m events were held that day. A squad of 17 travelled to the Banner county, accompanied by Mary O Sullivan, Eleanor Sugrue and Tim OConnell. There were some excellent performances with all swimmers recording pb times and 13 of the squad qualified for the finals, against some very stiff competition. In total 17 individual medals were brought back to Kerry and both Paula Fitzgerald and james Hanafin achieved a Division 2 time with Christopher Kelly Rogers achieving a Division 1 time.

SQUAD; Aisling Dwyer; Paula Fitzgerald: Nicola Griffin: James Hanafin;Sarah Lynch: Caoimhe Marley; Sinead Moran: Claire O Connell: Tim O Connell; Brian O Sullivan: Michael O Sullivan: Alex Redlich: Christopher Kelly Rogers; Michelle Smith; Rachel Smith; Philip Stone & Mark Taylor:

DIVISION 1 TIME: Christopher Kelly Rogers - 200m FC

DIVISION 2 TIME: Paula Fitzgerald & James Hanafin 200m IM.

RESULTS: Nicola Griffin 2nd 200FC & 100FC: James Hanafin 3rd 200M IM: Sarah Lynch 3rd 200 FC, 2nd 100 IM & 3rd 100 Breast: Claire O Connell 1st 100 Fly, 100 FC, 100 Back & 100 Breast: Brian O Sullivan, 1st 100 Free, 2nd 100 Back & 3rd 100 Fly & 100 Breast: Christopher Kelly Rogers 3rd 200 FC: Philip Stone 2nd 100 FC & 3rd 100 Back.

Congratulations and well done to everybody. Thank you to the parents who travelled to Ennis for the weekend and to Tim O Connell, Team Manager.

CELTIC TRI NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIPS; On the same weekend as the Ennis Gala, Niamh O Sullivan was part of the Irish Swim Team that was participating in the Celtic TriNations Championships held in the Aquatic Centre in Dublin. Ireland, Scotland and Wales were competing in this event, with swimmers competing both in individual and in relay events. Coming on the back of the Munster/Connacht meet the week before and a three day training camp on the Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Niamh performed exceptionally well by winning three individual medals and a gold medal in the relay. As if this was not enough she also recorded two personal best times in the 200m Freestyle and the 800M Freestyle. Niamh won Silver in the 200m Freestyle, Silver in the 800m Freestyle and Bronze in the 50 Freestyle (skins) - she also took Gold in the 4 X 100m Freestyle Relay. Well done Niamh !

GRADE C GALA; The 2nd Grade c gala of the New Year took place on Sunday 4th in Mayfield, Cork. A squad of 30 swimmers travelled from the Kingdom to the event which saw five other clubs competing as well as Kingdom. It was a first gala for Tim Farrell; Dylan Fitzgerald; Conor Higgins: Bobbie O Brien; Rachel O Brien and Katie Stack and they did very well. All of the swimmers recorded personal best times and 5 swimmers recorded two Grade B Times, with 3 others recording a Grade B time in one other event. 18 of the swimmers achieved a top 10 finish and 17 individual medals were won - a great result for everybody concerned.

SQUAD: Sara Affonso; Sinead Brosnan: Karen Burke; Megal Carney; Shane Commane: Sarah Counihan; Kieran Dwyer; Tim Farrell; Dylan Fitzgerald; Orlaith Fitzgerald; Andrew Grey; Conor Higgins; Cloidhna Moran; Clodagh Moriarty; Iseult Ni Bhuachalla; Bo bbie O Brien; Claire O Brien; Rachel OBrien; Katie O Riordan; Laura O Shea; Conor O Sullivan; Keeva O Sulivan; Shannon O Sullivan; Cliodhna Shanahan; Grainne Sheehy; Sarah Sheehy; Alison Stack; Katie Stack; Hugh Stuart; Clodagh Vesey.

GRADE B TIMES; Sinead Brosnan, Caoimhe O Sullivan; Laura O Sullivan; Cloidhna Shanahan; Shannon O Sullivan - two grade B Times (100 FC & one other event)

Grainne Sheehy , Sarah Sheehy, (both in 50 Backcrawl), Sarah Counihan & Sarah Sheehy (both in the 50 Breastroke)

RESULTS; Sinead Brosnan, 1st 100 FC, 50 Fly, 100 IM & 3rd 50 Breast: Conor Higgins 3rd 50 FC: Laura O Shea 1st 50 Back; Conor O Sullivan 3rd 50 Fly; Keeva O Sullivan 2nd 50 FC & 3rd 100 IM: Shannon O Sullivan 1st 50 FC, 2nd 100 FC & 100 IM & 3rd 50 Breast: Cliodhna Shanahan, 1st 100 FC & 2nd 50 Back: Grainne Sheehy 1st 50 Back: Sarah Sheehy 1st 50 Back & 1st 50 Breast: Hugh Stuart 2nd 50 Fly.

Congratulations and well done to everybody - thank you to the parents who travelled to Cork and to Tim O Connell, Team Manager.

GRADE B GALA ; A grade B gala is taking place this Saturday in Shannon - full results in next week's notes - good luck to the squad.

Knocknagoshel

WITH THE General Election two months away pressure is mounting on Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to find money for this that and the other thing. On his whistle stop tour of the Kingdom last week some Knocknagoshel folk figured on some of the defutations seeking assistance. Mary B Keane of the Village figured in the group that met the Taoiseach regarding funding for Kerry General Hospital. No doubt the health should top all agendas.

DEATH: The death took place in Cork last week of Eileen Roche Nee Murphy. Eileen’s mother happens to be Kathleen Doody Murphy Watergrashill and formerly of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel. A large contingent of Eileen’s relatives and friends were to be seen at the removal of the remains and at the burial. Sympathy is extended to all Eileen’s relatives and friends.

JIM O’CONNOR: His many relatives and friends in Knocknagoshel, were saddened at the death last week in Duagh of wellknown businessman Jim O’Connor. We extend sincere sympathy to all his relatives.

GAA:

PARISH LEAGUE Final: The final of the parish league between Knocknagoshel/ Beheenaugh and Headley’s Bridge Mein/Tooreneard will take place at Easter.

IN THE North Kerry league on Sunday last at Willie Walsh Park, Finuge 2-8 defeated Knocknagoshel 2-5.

FIXTURE: Knocknagoshel play Tarbert on Sunday next, 11th March at 2pm.

MINOR RESULT: Currow 2-11 Knocknaoshel 1-6.

MEMBERSHIP: All membership for the club to be in by 1st April. Contact Connie Reidy Registar 087-72654282.

SPONSERSHIP: Sponsership is needed for the club and if you wish to put up a sign at the field contact Mike Murphy Secretary 068-46485.

LOTTO: Winning Nos, 3, 8, 12, 13, lucky dip winners. Maurice O’Connor; Norma Leahy; Nora Keane; Richie Curtin; Jer Bilein; Mallow. The next draw on 31-3-07 at the Village Inn, Jackpot E 1500.

ACHILL: A bus will leave Killarney for Achill on Saturday 10th March and Saturday 31st March. Passengers will be picked up along the way. Contact, Jim 066-7147494.

DRAMA: Locals are presently attending the Kerry Drama Festival, which runs from 2nd to 9th March, at the Ivy Leaf Centre, Castleisland.

DUAGH ON Glory Train: The best of luck to neighbours Duagh in Croke Park on Saturday evening next March 10th, in the quest to climb Everest and win the All Ireland Junior Club title. Duagh are up against it, but this team has improved in every game and we feel there’s more in the Duagh tank. So boys give it a lash.

ARDFERT ABU: Our best wishes also go to Ardfert on Saturday next in the Intermediate Club Final. On and off the field the Ferris inspired outfit can do the business.

BROSNA I.C.A.: Mr Kevin Murphy, Consultant Surgeon in Kerry General Hosptial, will address to ICA meeting in Brosna Parish Hall, on Tuesday 13th March at 8pm. He will give an overview of the services available for the treatment of Bowel, Prostrate Cancer etc. We are very privileged that Mr Murray is coming to Brosna and he would like to have a large attendance. This is an open meeting, both men and women are very welcome. It will be interesting and informative so do come along. There will be a “question box” and if you want any specific information have your query written out and it will be answered on the night. The usual hall cover charge will apply.

HUNT: Abbeyfeale Harriers had another great days hunting along the Owveg Valley on Saturday last. In all 4 foxes were chased and long hunts was the order. Among the spectators we met were Denis Morrissey, Bunaulla and Seano McAuliff Mein

COMMUNITY GAMES:

INDOOR SOCCER: The U15 boys took part in Listowel on Sunday 25th February. They were in a group with Brosna, Ballongford and Ballyheigue. Although they lost their matches they gave a good display in each game. Panel; Lorcan Cotter, Conor Reidy, Michael Brosnan, Daniel O’Connor and Denis Roche.

The U15 girls are on in Killorglin on Sunday March 11th.

Lispole

LOTTO: NÌ raibh aon buaiteoir den Pota Oir E6,800 na seachtaine seo caite. Uimhreacha na seachtaine seo caite 4, 9, 17 and 26. BuaiteoirÌ E50; John Brosnan, The Bar, Annascaul; Ted Galvin, C/o Ardamore; John Paul & Colleen, An Droichead Beag; David Scanlon, C/o Paul's, Dingle. Next week's jackpot is E6,950. The Lotto will be held in Dingle Pub on Wednesday next the 5th March.

FIXTURES: Lios Póil play Annascaul in the fourth round of the West Kerry league in Annascaul on Saturday next at 4pm.

GAA MEMBERSHIP: GAA membership for 2007 is now being taken, adults E20, 12-18 year olds E5. Membership closes at the end of April.

MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE: Tá seirbhÌs leabharlainne, Û Leabharlann an Chontae ar fáil i Lios Póil (trasna ón séipéal) gach Máirt idir 2.30pm agus 3.30pm.. Is fiu tacaÌocht a thabhairt don

seirbhÌs seo. Fáilte roimh chách. A mobile library service is available to the people of Lispole every Tuesday in the car park across from church, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Please support this very worthwhile service.

PROGRESSIVE CARD GAME: Corcha Dhuibhne Ladies football committee would like to thank O'Sullivan's Garrynadur, all who gave spot prizes, all card players who attended and all who helped last Friday night to make their fund raiser a success..

DEATH: The death took place on Sunday last the 25th of February of Connie O'Sullivan, formerly of Garrynadur in London. Burial takes place in London on Tuesday the 6th of March.

COMMUNITY GAMES:

Church gate collection: Many thanks to all who contributed to our church gate collection recently. Your generosity was much appreciated.

Insurance: All children competing in Community Games events need to be covered by insurance. The fee which covers all community games events is Ä5 per child for the year.

Adult Quiz: Máire UÌ Shuilleabháin, Donnacha ” Suilleabháin, Marc ” Caomhánaigh and Tadh ...ibhÌn represented Lios Póil in the Adult Quiz held in the Tankard Fenit recently. While well in the running, among the top four teams at half time, unfortunately the run of the questions in the 2nd half pipped them from the top four prize winning positions.

Solo and Group Music: Lispole also participated in both the solo and group music competitions. A very high standard and level of competition in both categories left us short of the winning podium.

Dancing: Lispole figure dancers, Christina NÌ Ghealbháin, Ciara NÌ Mhurchadha, Clár Nic Ghiolla Gheimhridh, BrÌde NÌ ...imhÌn, Gráinne NÌ Chatháin, Aisling de BarÛid, Gráinne NÌ Shuilleabháin and Ellen Nic Ghiolla Gheimhridh travelled to Abbeydorney on Sunday and took to the floor in the 8 hand reel under the direction of team manager Miriam NÌ Shuilleabháin. Unfortunately, we were not among the top four at the end of what was a very entertaining afternoon of dance. MÌle buÌochas to Miriam for her time and effort put into practice sessions with the past few week. Beidh lá eile ag an bPaorach.

SCOR: Lios Póil were represented at the final of County ScÛr by Solo Singer Aifric Brosnan and ballad group of, Aifric Brosnan, James Devane, Michael Dorgan, Tony Prior, unfortunately none were successful.

Lixnaw

LIXNAW COMMUNITY GAMES.The County final dancing competition was held in Abbeydorney last weekend. The local team competed thanks to John Stack for preparing the team.The County Community Games art competition will take place this Saturday March 10th at 1pm in Listowel convent school. Please check in half an hour before start time. Best of luck to the artists taking part.

COMHALTAS: Congratulations to all the dancers from Lixnaw who took part in the Annual Ballydonoghue Set competition on Saturday night 24th February.The results are as follows: U/9 Mixed: 2nd C.Heffernan,N.Bruder, D. Mc Elligott, A. Keane, E. Shanahan, J. Horgan, D. Behan, & E. Lyons.U/10 Ladies: 3rd A. Fitzmaurice, J. Mullins, J. Horgan, N. Bruder, C. Shortland, A. Kissane, E. Lyons, & A. Keane.

U/12 Mixed:1st J. Buckley, A. Fitzmaurice, D. Silles, R. Horgan, T. Quinlan, Y. Murphy, D. Behan, & A. Kissane. U/12 Ladies: 5th M. Weir, R. Horgan, M. Stack, Y. Murphy, P. Brosnan, T. O Regan, J. O Sullivan, & A. Fitzmaurice. U/14 Ladies: 2nd N. Harrington, S. Brosnan, J. Mc Carthy, S. O Sullivan, E. Fitzgerald, O, Quilter, S. Lyne, & J. O Sullivan. Well done to all the dancers & a special word of thanks to all the parents who supported them.

HURLING CLUB; Fixture: County Senior Hurling League Div 1

Lixnaw V Kilmoyley in Lixnaw this Sunday March 11th @ 12noon.

BORD NA NOG; Training- 10 and U8 continue on Friday evening at 6-45pm in the Community centre. U16 continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the sports field, weather permitting. The U12s are on Wednesday evenings at 6pm in the community centre.

EASTER DRAW: The tickets for the Easter draw are in circulation and can be bought from any of the juvenile members. They cost just Ä2 each and the main prizes are a Hamper and large Easter egg. There will be some smaller prizes also. The draw will take place on Easter Sunday morning following 11-15am Mass.

MEMBERSHIP: All juvenile players from U8 to U16 have their Ä10 membership paid up. Membership for all senior players is Ä40

(including insurance, Adults; Ä30 and Minors; Ä15. Closing date is May 1st.

DEVELOPMENT; The extension to the dressing rooms is progressing well in spite of the terrible weather. By the way the extension includes a ladies changing room, a referees changing room and public toilets. Lixnaw Fabrications have made a start on the Ball Alley and are well on schedule. All going well the walls will be brought to floor level and the floor laid by the end of this weekend, all weather permitting of course. The annual Development ëNight at the Dogsí will be on Saturday May 5th in the Greyhound Stadium Tralee. Last year it was held on the August weekend but the club have reverted back to the original May date. All thatís for another day I suppose.

KERRY HURLERS; The Kerry senior hurlers travelled to Castlebar last Sunday to take on Mayo in the national league and came away empty handed losing 2-13 to 1- 8. John Griffin, Michael Conway and Michael Quilter were on the Kerry team.

GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS: The Kerry County board is offering part scholarships to the Gaeltacht during the summer for children between the ages of 10-18 years. Students will learn the skills of hurling, football, music and the Irish language. If interested contact Sec Paul Wallace as soon as possible.

CONFIRMATION: Good luck to all the boys and girls who are been Confirmed in Lixnaw this coming Friday.

MEETING: The next hurling club monthly meeting will be this Thursday night in the clubrooms @ 8-30pm.

LOTTO; Results of the Coursing Club Lotto draw held on Monday night 5th March in J. J. Walshe's Bar, Lixnaw. The four numbers drawn were 5, 7, 13, 18. There were no winners of the E3,000 Jackpot. E25 winners were Thomas McCarthy, Garrynagore, Lixnaw; Jim Hogan, Coolruane, Lixnaw; Fr David McElligott, The Old Presbytery, Lixnaw; Samantha Stackpoole, Lixnaw:

5 Free Ticket Winners were Noreen O'Keeffe, Ballinageragh, Lixnaw and Sean Thornton, Ballinageragh, Lixnaw. Next draw in The Dew Drop Inn on Monday Night 12th February with a E3,100 Jackpot.

Moyvane

GAA - Seniors: Beale will play host to Moyvane on Sunday 11th March in the next round of the North Kerry League. Throw in is at 2:00pm.

Minors - The minors are back in training and will shortly begin their North Kerry League campaign. Match details will be displayed on the fixture notices around the village.

Munster Vice Chairman - Moyvane GAA wish to pass on best wishes to Sean Walsh who was elected Munster Vice Chairman on Friday 2nd March in Waterford. Many Congratulations Sean.

KDYS Listowel are holding their annual ŒBattle of the Bands‚ on Friday 9th March at Listowel Secondary Presentation Convent between 8.30pm and 11.30pm. The entry is 5 euros and open to all teenagers. A strict no Alcohol and Drugs Policy will be in place. For more information contact KDYS Listowel, Upper Church St., Listowel, Co. Kerry. Tel. 068 23744.

Seachtain na Gaeilge sa Seanchai , Lios Tuathail. Beidh Ceardlann Scribhneoirachta Gaeilge are an Sathairn, 3u la de Mairt reimh Seanchtain an Gaeilge sa Seanchai, 24 An Chearnog, Lois Tuathail. Is ceardlann oscailte I scribhneoireacht na Gaeilge do thosnaitheoiri agus do dhaoine ata ag scriobh cheana an cheardlann seo. Eolas Tel. 068 22212.

Classes in Traditional Singing , Seanos Dancing & Storytelling for adults & children will commence at the Seanchai Literary Centre, Listowel in March. For further information contact Cara at the Seanchai Centre, The Square, tel. 068 22212.

The Tarbert comprehensive fashion show will be held at Kirby Lanterns hotel on We 7th March at 8 pm.Tickets can be got locally from ann woods 49438 or ann flavin 49967.All are welcome

Old story if a married couple were not know to be getting on that well one would say one at each gable.

MASSES: Mon. 5th 7.30pm James Lynch, Gortdromagouna

Tues. 6th 7.30pm Cornelius (Con) Shanahan, Moyvane

Village who was died in London

Wed. 7th 9.15am For the People of the Parish

Thurs. 8th 7.30pm Joseph Foley, Tubbertoureen

Fri. 9th Stations for Murhur, Moyvane and Claar at the home of John & Marian Moloney at 8pm.

Sat. 10th 7.30pm Nora & Joseph O‚ Connor

Sun. 11th 10.00am John & Nora Sexton

11.00am Patrick & Mary Mulvihill

DEATH: The death took place of Marie O Callaghan at her home in Glin Road Moyvane after a long illness Marie like her parents taught at the local national school for many years. Her remains were removed to Moyvane church on Tuesday last and buried in Ahavoher cementery Wednesday last.She was survived by her sisters Nola nee Adams Glin Margaret nee Sheehy Shanagolagan brothers Thomas America Colm Moyvane. She was 60 years of age.Sympathy is extended to the breeved family.

The death took has took place of Sister Francis Galvin Holy Family Convent Rockferry Liverpool and late of Barragougeen Moyvane. Deeply regretted by her loving community her dear sisters Galvielle and Mary O Flathery, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.She was 84 years of age. Mass in Moyvane Parish church Thursday 15th March at 7.30