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LISTOWEL: Credit due to national art competition winners

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STAFF at the Credit Union were thrilled this week to learn that two budding young artists they put forward for the organisation's national poster competition were recognised as among the best in the land. Billy Kissane from Dromclough National School was voted the overall winner in Ireland for his age category (8-10 years) when his stunning poster of a farmer at work in the fields on his tractor wowed the national judges.

WEST KERRY: Students' Oscar night set to be a winner

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THE transition year students at Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne will stage the school's annual fashion show this Thursday, March 11, in the CBS Hall. The theme of this year's event is 'The Oscars' and it promises to be a glamorous affair. Fresh from their successful staging of the musical 'Grease' 60 students have been rehearsing for the show at various locations.

CASTLEISLAND: New start point for parade

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I ASSUMED here last week that this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Castleisland would commence at Anne Mac's Topaz Filling Station; I was wrong. A brief note from organising committee member, Ted Kenny informs us that the starting point has moved further out to the Tralee Road Industrial Estate.

Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club

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Walking: Emma & Niall Prendeville travelled to the Isle of Man at the weekend for the Festival of Road Walking which is always well supported.

The journey was worthwhile as Emma won the girls 5k race in a time of 24 mins 38 secs, which was a new personal best. Niall took part in the men's 10k and was quite happy with his 2nd place. Well done. Fixture: The Co. Indoor Sports Hall Athletics for U9 to U14 will take place in Tralee CBS Hall (near Aquadome) on Saturday at 11am. The programme includes spring, hurdles, shot and relay. County Awards Social: Will take place in The Brandon Hotel, Tralee, also on Sat at 8pm. Eleven club athletes are receiving awards, so why not come along and show your support. Adults E25, Juveniles E20. Training: Keep Fit in Farranfore Hall Tue 6 - 8pm. Primary School Children Thur 5 - 6pm and 6-7pm. Secondary School/Seniors on Sunday at 11am.

Farranfore/ Firies

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GAA Lotto: 3,6,11. Jackpot not won. E30 each to Sean O'Grady, Firies, Graham Breen, c/o. Bridie, Tadhg Breen, c/o. Bridie, Kitty Twomey, Tralee Rd, Castleisland, Maura Gleeson, c/o Frank. The jackpot will be E2,300 in Sherwood's, Farranfore tonight.

Results: Our Minor Team lost by 3pts in Scartaglin on Sat evening. They led at
half time by two points, but they were unlucky near the end as things went
against them. The team played well overall, with Denis Hayes outstanding in
the backs, while Edward Kerrisk got most of the scores. The under 16 game
was postponed on Saturday at the request of Fossa. Seniors: E.K. League -
Firies 12pts, Rathmore 1gl.8pts. Firies had a one point win over Rathmore
who were without their two inter-county players on Sunday in Rathmore.
Firies had a very good first half and should possibly be ahead by 3 or 4 pts
at half time. Instead Rathmore led by a point from a free, just before the
whistle. Rathmore started well in the second half but the Firies defence
held out. However Firies settled down and with some good long range scores
by Colm O'Shea from frees, and good combinations, they went on the record an
historic win over a useful Rathmore side. Team: Sean O'Sullivan, Jn.
O'Mahony, James Casey, Donagh O'Donoghue, Pat Browne, Dan O'Shea, Jn. Hayes,
Ian Crowley, Alan Looney, Neil B. Foley, Colm O'Shea, Stephen Flynn, Stephen
Foley, Jack Sherwood, Ml. Daly. Subs: Donal Daly, Eamon O'Mahony, Brendan
Spring, Paul Dineen (all played), Eamon Foley. Captain for 2010: James Casey &
Donal Daly is vice captain. Firies will play Fossa on Sunday at 2pm in
Farranfore in the 4th round. SCOR NA BPAISTI: The East Kerry final took
place in Fossa Community Hall at the weekend and the local committee must be
complimented for the organisation and service. Well done to all our
competitors who took part in music, ballad group, set dancing, quiz and solo
singing. Firies won the ballad group with Sarah and Laura Murphy, Marie
Groves & Miriam & Fiona Fell taking part. Thanks to Fiona
Fitzgerald, Sheila Fell, Maureen Murphy, Eileen Groves and all the parents
and supporters. The GAA also wishes to thank both national schools for their
cooperation. The GAA club will provide a bus, Jn O'Meara for the Co.
semifinal in Dromid on Sat 13th at 6pm. All our participants did very well,
in particular the music group which included Megan O'Connor of Faha NS. They
have a bright future in Scor. Thanks to Brendan for all his work and to Mike
Leary for his help. BALLYHAR DYNAMOS: LOTTO: The numbers drawn on Thursday
25th February were 3,7,8,24. There was no winner. The E25 winners were John
Quinn Firies, Jimmy Culloty, Firies, Gene Evans c/o. Astellas. Johnny
Henderson, Firies & Laura Quinn Firies. Next draw will take place on
Thursday 11th March in Shanahan's Bar for a jackpot of E3800. Ballyhar U13
beat Inter Kenmare 3-1 with goals by Kieran Brosnan and Brian Kennedy (2)
Ballyhar U15 beat Dingle 3-2 with goals by Donal Foley, Shane O'Sullivan and
Fergal Hallisey FARRANFORE GOLF SOCIETY: Results from Waterville on Sat 6th.
Capt. Tom Brosnan had a successful first outing with 47 golfers playing with
beautiful sunshine. 3 golfers returned 36pts each, but it was Jn. Sommers
edged to the front to receive his 1st overall win. The society wish to thank
Mike McCarthy of Larkhill, Milltown for hosting prize presentation and
Killarney Printing for 2010 fixture cards. Results: 1st J. Sommers 16,36.
2nd. A. Curran 17. 3rd M. Keane 14, 36. 4th J. Ryan 18,33. 5th M. Daly
21,33. 6th D. O'Shea 33. Cat 1 P. O'Sullivan. Cat 2 S. O'Connor. Cat 3 N.
Daly. Front 9 M. Sheehan, Back 9 B. O'Brien. ATHLETICS: Co. Indoors at
Tralee CBS Hall on Sat at 11am for Under 9 to Under 14. FIRIES COMMUNITY
GAMES: Art: Well done to all the boys and girls who competed in the Art
Finals in Listowel last Saturday. There was generally a very high standard
of Art work produced, but unfortunately Firies were not in the medals this
year. Keep up the painting and drawing and you can always try again next
year. Thanks to Frances Murphy, Cora Kelliher and anyone else who helped out
on the day. Swimming: (Boys and Girls U8, U10, U12, U13, U14 U16) The County
competition takes place on Sun 25th April at Tralee Sports Complex. If you
would like to represent Firies at this competition please contact Hazel
Norris 087-9548348 before Sat 3rd April. Competitors must live in Firies
parish and be under the ages as above on 31.7.2010. Cross Country/Mixed
Distance U12 (Over 10), U13 (Over 11), U14 (Over 12) Boys & Girls. The
qualifiers for the County team takes place in Beaufort on Monday 5th April.
If you would like to represent Firies at the qualifiers please contact
Jerome Crowley 066-9764249 before Saturday 20th March. Basketball: Best of
luck to the U13 girl's team next weekend and also to the competitors. ICA
MEETING: In the Marian Hall, Firies on Tuesday 16th March at 8.15pm. DEATHS:
Sympathy is extended to Mena Linehan and family, Dromore on the death of her
Mother Mary McGillycuddy (nee O'Sullivan), Dooks. Sympathy is also extended
to the family, relatives and friends of Mary Cronin (nee Buckley,
Rathcomane), Aghadoe. WHIST: M. O'Sullivan, J.J. Fitzgerald, F. Brennan, M.
McKenna, N. O'Leary, J. Moriarty, K. Fitzgerald, P. Counihan, K. Guerin &
J. Murphy. 31 FARRANFORE: 1st D. McGillycuddy, J. Dowd. 2nd A&S Walsh,
A. Gavin, M. McCarthy. Ladies: K. Brosnan, M. O'Brien, M. Tarrant, M.
Moynihan. Gents: T. Horgan, J. O'Shea. Mixed: G. O'Leary, D. Buckley, H.
Curtin, F. Linehan. Spots: G. Burke, D. O'Mahony, J. DeLacey, M. McCarthy,
T. Moriarty, P. Sheehy, M. Heaphy, J. Kearney. Raffle: Moriartys. D. Mac. J.
DeLacy, W. McCarthy.

Seachtain na Gaeilge

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BEIDH imeachtaí éagsulá ar siúl le linn 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' ag iarraidh ar daoine an ' cúpla focal' a úsaid. Ar an Aoine beag seo (Márta 12) tá tráth na gceist dhátheangach eagraithe sa Chuirríní i dtigh Jamsie's ag tosnú ar 9.30 i.n.

Ce is teanna dátheangacha ar fad a bheidh ann, duais 100 do

€ na buaiteoirí, spot duaiseanna agus ceol Gaelach chun críochnú leis an oíche. Tá an ócáid eagraithe ar mhaithe le cumann rothaíochta an Curraigh, dream a bheidh ag rothaíocht ó Chionn Mhálanna i gcontae Dhún na nGall go Carn Uí Néid in iarthar Chorcaí níos déanaí sa bhliain.

Dé hAoine, Márta 19, beidh cúig bhunscoil ar stáitse ag glacadh páirt sa 'Taispeantás Drámaíochta an Oileain' a bheidh ar siúl in amharclann an 'Ivy Leaf' ag tosnú ar 7.30 i.n.. Seó meascatha a bheidh anseo - ceol, rince, amhránaíocht, scléip agus rírá. Bhí anoíche againn anseo anuraidh agus táimid ag siúl leis an rud céanna an bhliain seo. Ta na hócáidí seo eaghraithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge.

A number of events are organised for ' Seachtain na Gaeilge', starting this Friday night, March 12, at Daly's Pub, Currans, a bilingual quiz will take place, there is a 100

€ voucher for first and spot prizes as well. Entire proceeds of the night are for the Currow Cycling Club who are cycling rom Malin Head to Mizen Head later in the year.

On Friday, March 19, the 'Ivy Leaf' is the venue at 7.30pm for the schools drama exhibition where five national schools will put on a show of Irish culture – dancing, singing and of course our native language.

Céad mile fáilte romhat.

Kathleen's centre on song

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I CAME across a little haven of creativity and culture here recently which should bear fruit in the years ahead. Kathleen's Singing Centre does more that it says on the tin. It also caters for a wide range of musical instrumentation and engages teachers in the various disciplines.

As a singer of great ability, Kathleen puts an emphasis on choir and voice training and takes a couple of classes of pupils from after school on Fridays to 6pm.

All ages are catered for: from Kindergarten Music and Singing Classes from 12.45 to 1.45pm on Thursdays to the ultra cool 'Teen Club' – on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm where the chart and glee songs of the minute are catered for.

"The Singing Centre provides a place to encourage students of to develop their full, creative potential through music and song. My centre creates a unique environment that will challenge, reward, respect and develop creative ideas and individuality," said proprietor, Kathleen Dollard.

"There is a wide range of lessons and course options including: groups; one-to-one private classes; childrens'-choirs voice training as well as tuition in: guitar, banjo, keyboard, pipes and whistle. Anyone from three years up who wants to learn music or singing or improve their existing abilities are more that welcome," said Kathleen.

To book you can contact Kathleen on (087) 6145880 or (066) 7141006.

Family resource centre: talk on expressive play

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A TALK on 'Expressive Play' will be presented by Edel Lawlor, play therapist tomorrow night Thursday, March 11, at the Castleisland Family Resource Centre.

Ms. Lawlor, has over 12 years experience working with children and families, using play as a therapeutic medium. In addition to her therapeutic play work she also writes stories for children, and works as a trainer and educator.

Edel has worked extensively with children who live with domestic violence, as a childcare worker, play therapist, and most recently in a consultancy capacity with Kerry Women's Refuge. She believes that play is the safest way to interact with children who have experienced domestic violence. The talk, which is free of charge, will commence at 7.30 sharp. All welcome.

Castleisland Family Resource Centre reminds you that this is the last week during which you can vote for them to win top prize of €5000 in the AIB Better Ireland Awards. To vote simply text CISLAND followed by a space to 51303 or vote on at AIB Better Ireland awards choose Kerry, Castleisland Branch and click on C.

Lines close at midnight on March 15.

It's for you, Nora — again

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AFTER congratulating Nora Nelligan on her Late Late Show car win on the Eurovision special show, I asked her was it luck or perseverance – or both? She answered: "Definitely perseverance."

It was the night when Niamh Kavanagh, again, won the right to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest with her entry It's for

You.

Nora entered the competition, which asked the question: 'How many times has Ireland won the Eurovision Song Contest?' and was at home when the phone rang. Ryan Tubridy popped the question and Nora was equal to it and ended up with a new Toyota Auris and €5,000 cash better off.

Nora, of Clounough, has won more competitions than most people could only dream of. On being asked if she entered every competition she came across she replied, "I only enter the ones that appeal to me." The Late Late Show car competition appealed to her, she entered and won.

Nora won another car at the turn of the Millennium in a newspaper competition and has also won holidays to London, Paris and Florida. The 'Examiner Car' she won from a countrywide entry of some 26,000 people. That throws a little shade on the 'perseverance' theory and brings lady luck more into the light.

Well done to Nora and Dan and family and may they never lose the touch.

Comhaltas

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50th ANNIVERSARY: Last Sunday marked a milestone for Comhaltas in Kerry when the County Board celebrated fifty years in existence. The Castle Arms Hotel in Ballyheighue was the venue for the first meeting in 1959 and to celebrate the fiftieth year a plaque was unveiled by Denis Courtney Chairman of the County Board. Former officers, Munster officials and current members came together for this historic occasion and enjoyed a most enjoyable afternoon. A special thank you to the Sheehy Family and staff at the Castle Arms Hotel for their kind hospitality, to John Lucid and the local branch and all the musicians and singers who provided entertainment long into the evening. Mile Buíochas. SOCIAL: Following from the success of our celebration in Ballyheighue last weekend our attention now turns to the County Board 50th anniversary Social which will take place on this Friday March 12th at Ballyroe Hotel. Music is by Ger Murphy and tickets cost 25. Juvenile tickets are available for 15.00 and can be got from John on 0861579381. SULT NA NÓG: Saturday 20th March at 11am in the I.T College for music, singing and storytelling, on Sunday 21st March at 2pm in the Fossa Community Centre for set dancing. BRANCH NEWS: LISTOWEL CCE: The Listowel branch of Comhaltas Ceoiltóirí Éireann will hold their annual St. Patrick's Eve Céilí on Tuesday 16th March starting at 9.30pm. It will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel and admission 10. Music is by Michael Sexton and Pat Walsh. Please contact Mossie Molyneaux on 068 21725 for more information. Fáilte roimh gach éinne. CRAOBH THRÁ LÍ CCE: (i) Some of our younger musicians are working on their pieces for Sult na nÓg. (ii) A group of 8 musicians from the branch, faoi stiúrú Mháire Bean Uí Ghríofa, qualified for the 2nd round of the GaelLinn competition, "Siansa". B'iad Dónal Ó Conchúir agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (Danú) na moltóirí a d'éist agus a labhair leo agus a thug comhairle mhaith dóibh i Mala, Co. Chorcaí, le déanaí. Sa ghrúpa úd bhí Martina Ní Chonchúir, Shelley Ní Eidhin, Aisling Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Ciara Ní Arragáin, Brian Óg Caball, Maedhbh Daltún, Ailís Ni Bhrollacháin agus Niamh Ní Leathlobhair. Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the final round (60 groups had entered) which would have meant performing in the Ceoláras Náisiúnta (National Concert Hall), Dublin, ach tiocfaidh ár lá! "Siansa" GaelLinn was a very pleasant experience. For information go to www.gael-linn.ie. The '09 victors are worth hearing on line. (iii) Fleadh Cheoil Chiarraí is next on our agenda. ROCKCHAPEL COMHALTAS will hold a Saint Patrick's weekend Seisiún in Bruach to the stage in Dromid on Saturday night last representing their clubs at the Scór South Kerry Finals. Well done to you all and best of luck to those who now go forward to the next stage!

Sunday Session: The Bridge Bar Portmagee will hold a session on Sunday evenings starting at 6.30pm.Everyone welcome to join in!!!

FEILE 2010: Our Feile 2010 is at last here and everything is in place for a wonderful weekend of music song & dance and much, much more. Brochures have been distributed in your local area. Pass on the word to all your friends. CCE BARR NA SRAIDE FEILE MARCH 26TH 27TH & 28TH WATERVILLE CO. KERRY! Feile Bharr na Sráide 2010: Friday 26th March: Traditional Social at the Waterville Lake Hotel 8.pm. Guest Speaker Séan de Róiste. Music by Donie Nolan & Talyors Cross with Traditional Disco to follow with DJ Jer. Saturday 27th March: Traditional Workshops. Teach Amergin. Accordion/Mickey Curran, Banjo/Eoin ó Meachair, Fiddle/Eibhlin Healy, Flute/Whistle/Joe O'Sullivan. Singing/Karen Trench, Sean Nós Dancing/ Mariead Casey.

Registration 11.30am. Sean Nós Singing Competition: Teach mergin registration 4.30 pm. senior men's & senior Ladies. Ceolchoirm Thraidisiúnta. Waterville Lake Hotel 8.pm with Fear an Tí. Sean ó Sé featuring Caladh Nua/Carrickerry Wren boys/ CCE Barr na Sraide. PUB TRAIL SATURDAY NIGHT: The Waterville Inn: Mad for Road. The Fisherman's Bar: Caladh Nua. The VILLA Bar: Mickey Curran/Eibhlíón Healy/ Jackie Healy/Paul McMahon. The Lobster Bar: The Carrickerry Wren Boys. The Butler Arms Residents Bar: Iveragh & West Limerick Singing Club. Sunday 28th March: Aifreann Traidisiunta: St Finian's Church 11.00 am South Kerry Set Dancing Workshop 1.30pm. Waterville Community Centre followed by Céilí with Paddy & Gearoid. Session: The Bayview bar 7.30pm. For information on accommodation please check www.visitwaterville.ie Weekend Tickets: Adults 50 Child 25. Shuttle bus will be available.

SIAMSA TÍRE: The National Folk Theatre is pleased to announce their inaugural Féile Siamsa Tíre to be held on the 21st, 22nd & 23rd of May 2010. More details to follow. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: County Board Social March 12th at Ballyroe Hotel; Sult na nÓg March 20th & 21st at the IT College and Fossa Community Centre respectively; County Fleadh 2010 on the 25th, 26th and 27th June in Causeway. Munster Fleadh in Kenmare on 15th, 16th 17th and 18th July 2010. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan town August 15th to 22nd.

ANY BRANCH OR CULTUR

AL ORGANISATION who would like to advertise in these notes please contact John on 086-1579381, email info@kilcumminparish.com or Fax 064 6643429. Na Carraige on Friday 19th March starting at 8.30. The Seisiún will feature the acclaimed Bruach Na Carraige Seisiún group with guest appearance from Sylvano the Magician and other artists. A great night is assured. BARR NA SRAIDE CCE: Iveragh Singing Session: Sean Garvey will lead a Singing Session at the Anchor Bar in Cahirciveen on Wednesday 10th March at 10pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of song. Scór na bPaiste: Congratulations to all our younger members who took

Asdee

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ST PATRICKS DAY: The community is gearing up for St Patrick's Day which is a feast day that is close to the hearts of Irish people in all corners of the globe. Now there are plenty of all types of emblems to signify our nationality leading to the over commercialism of the occasion. In the old days the shamrock was very plentiful and everyone had a sprig on their lapels on March 17th. Sadly in recent years the good old shamrock has done a disappearing act and is being replaced by the artificial emblems. Many myths are told about St Patrick but he is a saint that Ireland owes a lot to and the celebration of his feast Day brings out a great sense of national pride in Irish people in every corner of the world. Interestingly St Patrick had little religious beliefs up to the age of 16 and considered himself a pagan. Then everything changed when he was sold into slavery by a group of Irish marauders that raided his village and during his captivity, he became closer to God. He escaped from slavery after six years and went to Gaul in France where he studied in the monastery under St. Germain, bishop of Auxerre for a period of 12 years. During his training he became aware that his calling and left determined to convert Irish people to Christianity. His sought permission to return to Ireland, to convert the natives to Christianity but his wish was not granted with hi superiors instead appointed St. Palladius. However two years later, Palladius transferred to Scotland. and Patrick, having adopted that Christian name earlier, was then appointed as second bishop to Ireland. He was quite successful at winning converts.and this fact upset the Celtic Druids and consequently he was arrested several times, but escaped on each occasion. He travelled throughout Ireland, establishing monasteries across the country. He also set up schools and churches which would aid him in his conversion of the Irish people to Christianity. His mission in Ireland lasted for thirty years. After that time, Patrick retired to County Down and died on March 17th 461 A D. That day has been commemorated as St. Patrick's Day ever since. Much Irish folklore surrounds St. Patrick's Day with little of it is substantiated. Some of this lore includes the belief that Patrick raised people from the dead. He also is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland. Of course, no snakes were ever native to Ireland, and some people think this is a metaphor for the conversion of the pagans. Though originally a Catholic holy day, St. Patrick's Day has evolved into more of a secular holiday. One traditional icon of the day is the shamrock. And this stems from a more bona fide Irish tale that tells how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. He used it in his sermons to represent how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a shamrock on his feast day. The St. Patrick's Day custom was first established in America in 1737 and now some of the biggest St Patrick's Day Parades are held in the major cities in the United States. Most of what is known about St Patrick comes from his two works, the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish Christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God. CHARITY WALK Get those walking boots shining for the Kerry Together 5K Charity Fun Walk on Sunday March 21st and support Kerry Life Education's Harold Project. For information and sponsorship cards phone 064 6635135. PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENING: At a time when many people are losing their jobs and industrial development in North Kerry has come to a standstill those effected will avail of any opportunity to try and get back to employment again. With this in mind a public Information Evening will be held at The Eddie Carmody Hall in Ballylongford on this Wednesday night March 10th at 8pm. Speakers from North and East Kerry Development C0 (Leader) will be in attendance. So if anyone is contemplating starting up a new business or expanding an existing one they can find out what grants and help that is available. Any enterprising person that is contemplating improving a housing estate or community will be provided with all the support and advice available along with grants that can help them with their project. This is a meeting that is well worth dropping in on and hopefully both sides of the parish will be well represented. GOLF A.G.M.: There was a big turnout for the annual General Meeting of the Sandpipers Golf Society which was held at The Old Attic Bar in Ballybunion on last Wednesday night. The secretary of the society Tim Joe Griffin thanked everyone for their assistance and co operation during the year and all the local business people that sponsored the outings. He also paid tribute to the captain Andy Somerville for the excellent way he organised the outings and securing very good courses all around the county. He urged all those that play in the competitions to make a special effort to attend the prize giving ceremonies and show support for the sponsors. Outgoing captain Andy Somerville echoed many of the sentiments of the secretary and he thanked Paddy Holly for doing a great job as president of the Society. Due to prudent management of the finances of the society the treasurer Tommy Toomey revealed that the financial books were in the black which was gratifying in these recessionary times. He said that the sub for the new season will remain at 30 euros which is very good value for money as the society will have 10 or possibly 11 outings this year. When it came to the election of officers outing Captain Andy Somerville stepped down after two years at the helm and Paddy Holly's seat was also vacated. The officers elected were President Mike Rice, Captain Tommy O Connor, Secretary Tim Joe Griffin, Treasurer Tommy Toomey, PRO Mike rice. Handicap secretary Donie O Keeffe and John Joy. A lively debate took place afterwards at which suggestions and ideas were taken into consideration. It was decided that the Society will engage is a competition this year against a team from East Clare. It will be a 2 legged affair with The Sandpipers to travel to play the Clare side at the Boydyke Golf course while the return leg will be played at Ballyheigue. A Cup is being sponsored and the first leg will be in Clare on May 20th. The Golfer of the Year has not yet been decided with 3 players neck and next at the top of the table. Only the minimum separates Andy Somerville, Tom Joe O Mahony, Tim Joe Griffin so the competition is reaching a nailing conclusion with just two more outings to decide the issue. A great line up of outings has been arranged for the new season with trips to Adare, Beaufort, Killorglin, Ballyheigue, Ardfert, Ballybunion, Boydyke (East Clare) Membership of the society is now open and everyone would like to see more ladies joining the society. The next outing is at Castlegregory on Saturday March 27th. SOCCER: Asdee Rovers dropped 3 more league points in Tralee on Sunday going down 3 – 1 to Kilflynn Santos. Asdee seemed to be heading for victory in this game leading 1 – 0 courtesy of a Patrick O Brien goal with just 10 minutes left in the game. However some sloppy defending cost them dearly in the closing stages of the game with Kilflynn finding the net 3 times to secure victory. The team on duty was James Kelly, Joseph O Brien. Kieran Mc Elligott, Charles Dalton, John Martin Horgan, Noel Long, Killian Beasley, Maurice O Halloran, Tom Pierse, Patrick O Brien and John Muhappi. Subs Kieran Fitzelle and Niall Miller .Patrick O Brien. Asdee host Castleisland next Sunday in the Greyhound Bar Cup replay with the kick off at 2 30pm. SWEEPSTAKE DRAW : The Asdee Rovers Sweepstake Draw will be held at J J's on next Sunday night and tickets are widely on sale priced 2 Euros. PREMIER GOALS COMMPETITION: The Asdee Rovers Premiership Competition is reaching a very exciting climax with 3 members neck and neck for the cash prize. The state of the parties prior to next weekend's final round is, 1st Charlie Dalton, Everton 11 goals, 2nd Mike Moloney, Arsenal 9 goals and 3rd Mike Doyle, Manchester City, 7 goals. A new draw will take place after the wweekend games are played. G. A.A.: The local Derby between fellow parishioners Asdee and Ballylongford at Jack Walsh Park on Sunday never lived up to its usual billing with Ballylongford winning the game without ever breaking sweat by a 15 point margin. Some of the exchanges between the sides was never neighbourly and the game was well over long before the final whistle sounded. Except for the opening 20minutes Asdee were outplayed in most departments of play with Ballylongford dominating proceedings. After an encouraging start and the sides level at 2 points each after 20 minutes of the game it looked as if it was going to e a very closely contested game. However when Asdee let down their guard and Patrick Deegan found the net for Ballylongford the writing was on the wall for this side of the parish. Still with Ballylongford leading 1 – 4 to 0 – 2 at half time Asdee seemed to be still in the contest with a chance. However that was as good as it got for Asdee and when two of their players were sent off they were only chasing shadows.and Ballylongford cruised to an emphatic victory. The tame manner in which Asdee succumbed to the opposition disappointed Asdee supporters and many of them were heading home long before the final whistle sounded. The final score Ballylongford 4 - 9. Asdee 0 - 6 Team Asdee; James Kelly, Mike Long, Brian Coughlan, David Ruddle, Kieran McElligott, Brian O Hanlon, Eamon McElligott, John Doran, Noel Long, 0 - 1 Jeremiah Tydings, Conor Coughlan, 0 - 1, Micheal Walsh, Darren Russell, Padraig Ruddle, Eoin Kennedy, 0 - 3. Subs, Cyril Dineen, 0 - 1 for Micheal Walsh, Sean McElligoptt for David Ruddle, Kenneth Tydings, Padraig Buckley. COUNTY MINOR LEAGUE. : The Asdee/Ballylongford minor team bounced back from their previous week's defeat by St. Michael's /Foilmore to record a 5 point victory over neighbours Beale at O Rahilly Park in Ballylongford on Saturday afternoon. In a very competitive and low scoring first half the home team led at half time by 0 – 3 to 0 – 1 and Beale can thank their goalie Joe Downey for keeping them in the game as he make a series of excellent saves. The standard of play improved significantly in the second half and a brace of goal from David Culhane allowed Asdee/Ballylongford take charge f the game. While Beale finished strongly it proved to be a bridge too far to rescue the situation and the home side ran out comfortable winners securing 2 County League points to get their league prospects back on course. The combination side's best performers were David Culhane with a tally of 2 – 2 Kenneth Foley, Darren Russell and Cathal Carmody. The final score was Asdee/Bally 2 - 8 Beale 0 - 9. Asdee/Ballylongford, Shane O Sullivan, Eamon McElligott, Cathal Carmody, Tom Kennedy, Kenneth Foley, Thomas Tydings, David Culhane, 2 - 2, Darren Russell, 0 - 1, Tom McKeown, Matt O Connor, 0 - 1 Con Carmody, Jeremiah Tydings,0 - 4 Micheal Tydings. Subs, Padraig Buckley, Kieran Kelly, Conor McEllistrim, Brandon O Driscoll, Luke O Driscoll. MEMBERSHIP. : This is a final reminder to anybody that is interested in becoming a member of the club that that they must sign up for membership this week. Membership brings many benefits such as being able to vote at the club AGM, and have input at the club's meetings and will earn priority for any Tickets that is available prior big Kerry games. This year membership has to be submitted to Central Council before March 31st; so to make sure of full entitlements for match tickets or otherwise making contact with the club registrar Oliver Kearney has to be done as soon as possible. All that is required is your name and a membership fee of 20 euros for adults and 6 euros for underage. This will be strictly adhered to so if your not in you cant expect to be included for match day tickets or otherwise. So as not to be disappointed pay your membership well in advance of Wednesday March 31st. QUIZ: The local GAA Club are holding another Fundraising Quiz night which will take place on this occasion at the Jessie James Tavern on Friday night March 12th. Proceedings will be getting underway at 9 30pm so anyone who would like to take part are more than welcome. Once again your Quizmaster will be Tom Gorman with his back-up team of Oliver Kearney and Tony O Hanlon the organisers of the event. A great night assured. A very successful opening Quiz took place at the Store Bar on Friday night last with a good turn out that could be boasted even further by members of our Senior and Junior footballers. The members of winning team on the night were Aine Kennedy, Maureen Walsh, Mick Rea and John Kennedy. FIXTURE: Asdee take on St Senans at home in Round 5 of the North Kerry League Division 2 on this Sunday March 14th at 2pm. ASDEE/BALLYLONGFORD COMMUNITY GAMES - Congratulations to all the children who participated in the local COMMUNITY GAMES ART COMPETITION held in Ballylongford on Monday 1st March 2010. Although the turnout was not as good as previous years the standard of entries was outstanding making judging very difficult. Unfortunately only those children who finish 1st or 2nd are able to represent Ballylongford, Asdee and Lenamore at the County Final: U-8: 1st Niall O'Connor U-10: 1st Anton O'Connor 2nd Patrick Carmody U-12 Girls: 1st Aimee Austin 2nd Christina Tydings 3rd Ellen Tydings U-12 Boys: 1st Dennis Collins 2nd Neal Carmody U-14 1st Cian Barrett All the children's entries from Monday night were exhibited in the GAA Hall on Saturday 6/3/2010 during Ballylongford/Tarbert Comhaltas Set Dancing and Waltzing Competition. The Ballylongford/Asdee Community Games would like to thank Ballylongford Comhaltas for allowing them to exhibit the children's artwork and to congratulate the Comhaltas on a brilliant night's entertainment. CONCERT DVD'S: The Parents Council of Asdee National School wishes to inform parents that the DVD of the Childen's Christmas Concert are now available and should be collected without delay. The DVD of the excellent show is great value for money ar 15 euros. All the parents that put their names in for the DVD are asked to make arrangements to collect them this week. The people to contact regarding the DVD's are Dave Griffin, Littor Raod phone (086) 2451436 and Ciara Flavin, Tullahinell, phone, (086) 6809236.

Ballydonoghue / Lisselton

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CLUB LOTTO: Last week's Club Lotto Draw took place in The Thatch. The numbers drawn were 1,13,14,17. There was no winner. The winners of the lucky dips were Pat Keane - Barraduff, Dolly Brosnan - Moyvane, Donnacha Moloney - Moyvane, Joe Linnane - Ballydonoghue, Donal Enright - Dromerin Cross. The winners of the three free draws were Foley Family - Ballydonoghue, Eddie Houlihan - Ballyconry, Dan O' Donoghue - Bedford. This weeks draw, for a jackpot of 3,100 euro will take place in Tomaisin's on Friday night. CLUB MEMBERSHIP: Membership is now due for the year April 1st 2010 to March 31st 2011. Anybody who has not paid their membership by closing date of March 20th will not enjoy voting rights at Club Convention or will not be considered for any tickets the Club may have for the All Ireland Championship. Membership for 2010 is unchanged from previous years. E20 for players, E10 for ordinary members. FIXTURES: N.K. League. Round 5 Ballydonoghue play Duagh in Coolard on Sunday March 14th at 2:00pm. N.K.U21 Champ. 1/4 Final replay Ballydonoghue play St. Senans in Duagh on Saturday March 13th at 4:00pm. Co. Minor League Rd 2 We are at home to Glenflesk Wednesday March 17th at 3:00pm. RESULTS: N.K.League Div2 Ballydonoghue (1-11) Knocknagoshel (2-6). Hard to believe we almost left this game slip from our grasp after being ahead by (1-7) to no score after 25mins. But the concession of a late goal in the first half and a woefully lethargic performance in the second half almost handed the game to Knocknagoshel. It was all Ballydonoghue in the first half and we were 4pts to the good after 10mins before Phillip Moran stretched our lead with a well taken goal. Eamon Walsh (1pt) and Thomas Kennelly (2pt) increased our lead as we headed for the half time whistle. Knock then had their first score a point on 25mins and two minutes later had the ball in the back of the net to give them hope for the second half. Paul Kennelly extended our lead with a point as the referee blew for half time. Ballydonoghue (18) Knock (1-1). We were first to score in the second half with Philip Moran adding another point. 2mins into the half. But that was it, as we went from a team that looked to be coasting to an easy victory to a team that were at sixes and sevens that allowed Knock come within 1pt of them (1-9) to (2-5) with eight minutes remaining. But thanks to late points from Paul Kennelly and Padraig Bunyan (that were separated by a Knocknagoshel point) we managed to hang on. COISTE Na nOg: registration will take place on Monday 15th march at the club rooms in Coolard from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Membership for U/8s and U/10s Ä10,U/12s,U/14s and U/16s Ä20 the maximum amount for players from the one family is Ä30 please make a genuine effort to attend as the registration deadline is fast approaching and competitions are starting at the end of this month.The U/16s and U/14s have started training and the U/12s will be starting soon membership can be paid at training sessions by putting the correct amount into an envelope with the players name on it, new members are welcome and we would encourage parents to become members all so. PIONEERS: There has been a huge response to the organising of a reunion concert and function. The first pioneer show was in February 1986. That North Kerry final against Ballyduff and the Technical College was held in the Presentation Convent, Listowel. A group of 56 people took part. In 1987 Marie Kissane and Marie Scanlan produced the Four Seasons. We beat Causeway but lost to Ballyduff in the final with a cast of 62 teenagers. Finally in 1988 we were successful when we beat Ballyduff in the Plaza Hall, Listowel. For some reason our 1-hour show ran to 1 hour 22 minutes. An Agreement before the county final meant that the time penalty was dropped. In rehearsal we never allowed for the long applause! There were great scenes of jubilation. The late Fr. Michael Stack PP was very involved behind the scenes and was a great help as he had started the Killorglin Panto group years previously. Marie Scanlon, Produces and Musical Director helped by Marie Kissane put in long hours, weeks and months. We went on to win Munster semi final beating Cappa, West Limerick and lost to Rosscarberie, Cork. Tom Keane was stage manager with Mike Joe Scanlan. The show was put on in Asdee. Martin Lynch and Timmy Keane, Anne Tydings were some of the comedy artists. A meeting will be held shortly to plan events to mark the 25 years of the first show. Contact info@ceolchiarrai.com. SCOR: Tintean Theatre is now becoming a major venue for the GAA's talent events. This year it has been chosen as the host centre for the Munster senior Scor finals. 600 people are expected for this event with competitors from all over Munster on the weekend of 20th/21st March. Further information 068 28003. SET DANCERS from Ballydonoghue had another successful might at Tomasinis on Saturday night last when the local branch of Comhaltas held their Annual Set Competition. Our thanks to Jackie and staff of Tomasinis for the hall and Pat Lynch who judged on the night. The following were the results. Under 10 Ladies 1st Ballydonoghue Meabh Trench/Andrea Moriarty, Aoife Lynch/Louise Madden, Alannah Horgan/Molly Mulvihill, Caoimhe Barry/Enya O Sullivan, 2nd Ardagh, 3rd Lixnaw, 4th Ballydonoghue Caoimhe Barry/Roisin Kissane, Jessica Foley/Shauna Mulvihill, Louise Madden/Sophie Flavin, Enya O Sullivan/Andrea Moriarty & Causeway. Under 10 Mixed 1st Ballydonoghue Diarmuid O Mahony/Louise Madden, Tadhg Barry/Enya O Sullivan, Shane Madden/Sophie Flavin, Ryan O Neill/Andrea Moriarty. 2nd Ballydonoghue Michael Kennedy/Aoife Lynch, Dylan Houlihan/Caoimhe Barry, Diarmuid O Mahony/Meabh Trench, Ryan O Neill/Molly Mulvihill, 3rd Causeway, Ballylongford. Under 12 Ladies 1st Ballydonoghue Fionnuala Trench/Emily McCarthy, Laura O Neill/Colette Foley, Niamh O Sullivan/Aoife O Donnell, Kerri Ann Dowling/Emma Houlihan. 2nd Ballydonoghue Saoirse Kennedy/Aoife Lynch, Michelle O Connor/Edel Quinn, Ashling Madden/Renee Cooke, Saoirse O Carroll/Rachel Mulvihill, 3rd Ballydonoghue Ashling Madden/Aoife Lynch, Cora O Mahony/Erin Halpin, Saoirse O Carroll/Rachel Mulvihill, Michelle O Connor/Mary Barry, 4th Ardagh & Ballylongford 5th Causeway & Lixnaw. Under 12 Mixed 1st Ballydonoghue Donal Doyle/Kerri Ann Dowling, Michael Foley/Laura O Neill, Christopher Heffernan/Aoife O Donnell, David Sheehy/Emma Houlihan. 2nd Ardagh, 3rd Ballydonoghue David Sheehy/Ashling Madden, Christopher Heffernan/Saoirse Kennedy, Brian Mason/Renee Cooke, Liam Leahy/Emily McCarthy & Ballylongford, 4th Causeway & Ballydonoghue William Kissane/Cora O Mahony, Michael Kennedy/Erin Halpin, Dylan Houlihan/Saoirse Kennedy, Daniel Houlihan/Saoirse O Carroll. Under 15 Novice Ladies 1st Causeway 2nd Ballydonoghue Charlotte Greaney/Orla Holly, Emma Gleeson/Muireann Kssane, Sorcha Enright/Robyn Doyle, Niamh O Sullivan/Kerri Ann Finucane. 3rd Ardagh & Ballylongford. Under 15 Open Ladies 1st Ballydonoghue Cliona Doyle/Charlotte Greaney, Elaine McCarthy/Amber Greaney, Moira O Connell/Claudia Greaney, Fiona Kennelly/Emma Gleeson. 2nd Causeway. Under 15 Mixed 1st Ballydonoghue Cathal O Sullivan/Moire O Connell, Kevin O Neill/Elaine Mcarthy, Kilian O Carroll/Claudia Greaney, Tom Trench/Fiona Kennelly. 2nd Ballydonoghue Kieran O Connell/Emma Gleeson, Daragh Sheehy/Kerri Ann Dowling, Donal Doyle/Niamh O Sullivan, Jason Foley/Robyn Doyle, 3rd Ardagh Under 18 Ladies 1st Ballydonoghue Donna Dowling/Holly Doyle, Aoife Trench/Moira O Connell, Deirdre McCarthy/Katie O Connell, Elaine McCarthy/Marie Mason, 2nd Ballylongford 3rd Lixnaw. Our next event will take place this Saturday night when the Confined Waltzing and Set Dancing confined to Ballydonoghue takes place. A very entertaining night is guaranteed it starts at 7pm sharp and all dancers are asked to be there no later than 6.45pm. DROMERIN SCHOOL ENROLMENT: Parents/Guardians wishing to enrol their children, for year commencing September 2010, in Dromerin School, are invited to the school between Monday, March 8th and Friday, March 12th, to collect enrolment forms. Dromerin Primary school is a small two teacher school. Individual attention is assured for the students. The school provide Gaelic football, basketball, swimming, music, drama, Irish dancing and art. Phone 06822907 for further details. MARATHON: Ballybunion will host a half marathon and fun run on Easter Saturday, April 3rd. If you are interested in taking part and supporting The Jack and Jill Foundation and Pallative Care Unit in Kerry General, sponsorship cards are available. All proceeds will be evenly split between both charities. Please contact Sean Linnane or Noelle Hegarty, c/o Lisselton Post Office. Phone 068-47101, office hours.

Kerry Farmer's Hunt Club

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WHAT A DAY we had. We started in the Village of Asdee at 1.15 and didn't get back until 6.20. We were out for 5 hours with thirty-two jumps. This was some hunt, three areas, Asdee, Lisselton and Ballylongford down by Carrig Island and back the shore and home to Jack Js again. The jumps tested quite a few of us where the fallers landed in style. Well done to the two boys that did their first hunt and had no falls. Hats off to Paudie McMahon and John Jones, also Shauna Madden Ryan that joined us from Limerick for the day. A big thanks to her family for making the trip. Happy birthday to Connie and Laura who had birthdays during the week. A big thanks to Johanna and Tom and Jasper, Paudie, John, Mike, Paul for all the work that went on. Also Jack Js for the food. Next week we're in Duagh, it's the last hunt so hopefully you'll all make. St. Patricks Day we are in Castleisland as we were asked to lead out the parade and then on to Brosna for our charity ride. A big thanks to all the landowners for the use of their land. Duagh will be another long hunt so we will be leaving on time.

Kerry Network for People with Disabilities

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Advocacy and confidence building courses are being arranged in various locations in the county. If you are interested get in touch with Richard, Cecelia or Catherine of the Kerry Network on 066 7180611 or 066 7180456 On Friday 12th March is to be the inaugural meeting of the Kerry Support Group at 8 pm at the Teagasc office in Killarney.

Camp

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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE: 'Se seo Seachtain na Gaeilge, Ma ta Gaeilge agat labhair i. GAA: Under new rules by the GAA administration, all club members have to be registered on a club website at Croke Park. All players, management and general members of the club must be registered before the deadline of 31st March, 2010. The Club membership for the year is E20 per person and the club asks that membership be paid before Friday 26th. March, so that names can be registered with Croke Park before the deadline. Membership can be paid to club committee members. If you require any further information, please contact Diarmuid O Foghlu, Runai Annascaul GAA Club Telephone Number - 087/9572455. Co League Div. 1: On Saturday last, playing at home Annascaul/Lispole defeated Austin Stacks. Trailing by a point at half time they gave an outstanding 2nd half display and with Jason Hickson and Thomas kavanagh in powerful form were ahead by 0-14 to 1.5 at the final whistle. Overall a mighty performance from Annascaul/Lispole with Campmen James Crean, David Smith, Jonathan Deane, Jamie Quirke and Michael O Driscoll, Patrick O Shea, putting on an outstanding display. Congratulations and well done. Next Sunday Annascaul play An Gaeltacht at 2.00 p.m. in the West Kerry Snr. League. Best of luck lads. OBITUARY: The death of Garda Sergeant Brendan Sheehan, Kilcummin, Castlegregory was a severe blow to the entire peninsula. In media tributes to Brendan, colleagues and friends talked of a man who had a great way with people and a wonderful common sense approach. Brendans death at only 58 year of age is a great loss to his family and to the community of West Kerry which he served so well over the past 4 years. Rest in Peace. Kevin Daniels, death in the past few weeks was also received with shock and sadness. A gifted musician, Kevin, a native of Aughascla performed regularly at local fundraising events, attended the Annual St. Patricks Day Parade and never missed the local Wren. A great character in every sense of the word, he will be sadly missed by everybody. Rest in Peace. John Joe Hilliard, New Line, Castlegregory too passed to his eternal reward last week. John Joe was a great tradesman who could turn his hand to anything. Coming from a long family tradition he continued to use the skills handed down to him, for John Joe, no job was too big or too small, he was obliging and popular with everybody in the community. Ni Bheidh do leitheid aris ann. Sympathy is extended to the families and friends of all those who have passed to their eternal reward. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a n-anamhacha dilis. ASHES RESTAURANT: Ashes Restaurant, Camp are offering a magnificent new menu, keenly priced and suitable for all family occasions and group outings. Ashe's new chef is William O Connor renowned internationally having worked in top restaurants in London, San Francisco and in several cruise liners. So for all your special family events, you don't have to pass Camp. Mothers day coming up, Book early to secure a table. Bar food, A La Carte, the choice is endless. Good Luck Ashes Bar and Restaurant, Management and staff !! Support local.

Causeway

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CAUSEWAY GOLF SOCIETY - The AGM of Causeway Golf Society took place in Hartys Bar & Restaurant recently and the following officers were elected for 2010 President: Tony Grace Captain: Maurice Harty Hon Sec: John Leen Hon Treasurer: Patsy O'Connor The society would like to thank outgoing Captain John Whelan who was an outstanding captain of the society and wish Tony and Maurice all the best for the coming year. The first outing of the year will be a big attraction as we head to Tralee Golf Club in Barrow on March 20th. Tee-time 10.30 - 12noon. Members should advice any of the society officers if they intend travelling. New members will very welcome on the day. While some outings still remain to be booked we will be going to the Irish Open course Killeen in Killarney, the old course in Ballybunion, Adare and Ceann Sibeal. A full schedule of the outings and dates will be available at the first outing. St Patrick's Day Parade - The Parade will leave the Sportsfield at 12pm on Wed Mar 17th Prizes for The best float, The best walking act, Most appropriately dressed Lady and Gent A terrier race will be run-off immediately after the Parade GAA Club Lotto - Lotto Numbers drawn on Monday 1st March - 2,7,8,28 Jackpot not won. Prize winners - 50 - Caroline McEnery, Causeway, Killian Yallop Dooley, Causeway. 25 - Eileen Sheehan, Tom Joe Hayes, Patrick McGrath. Lotto jackpot is 5,800 - Remember If you're not in your can't win! This is the main fundraiser for the GAA Club - please support. GAA Presentation Juvenile Night was held last Friday night. A large crowd attended, it was heartening to see such support. It was an enjoyable night thanks to the kind hospitality received from Ballyroe Heights Hotel. All juveniles were delighted to receive their medals for 2009. Hopefully 2010 will prove to be as successful with even more silverware. GAA Club congratulates the Comprehensive School team on their massive All Ireland win against Loughrea last weekend in the U16 1⁄2 competition. This is the second year in a row for the school to win this All Ireland title. It is a huge boost for the future of hurling in Kerry. Well done to their trainer Maurice Leahy and to Willie Dowling and John Joe Delaney who mentored the team throughout the competition and to Maurice Fitzgerald for his First Aid expertise. Well done to the team and all involved along the way. Congratulations to our own Club boys who were part of the team and to Muiris Delaney who was captain. The club boys were Muiris Delaney (capt), Tommy Barrett, Paul McGrath, Darren Leahy, Sean Leahy and Keith Carmody. It was a very proud day for the school, the clubs and the county. GAA Fixtures and Results: Causeway U15s played and won well in their match against Abbeydorney last Sunday evening. The team was as follows-Stephen Murphy, Brian Cantillon, Jason Diggins, Billy Lyons, Keith Carmody, Darragh O'Connor, Jamie Barrett, Brandon Barrett, Joseph Diggins, Kieran Barrett, Kevin Burke, Alan Carey, Kevin Guerin, Eoin McKivergan, Michael Lynch, Dylan Goggin. We will be playing semi final of this competition next Sunday evening at 4pm. Venue to be decided. The senior match v Ardfert was postponed last Saturday due to the School match but may be played this Saturday at 4pm in Causeway, no further details at time going to press.

Ballymacelligott

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U14 Children's Quiz; this quiz will be held in O Brennan School on Thurs night March 11th at 7 pm to select a panel (team of 4 plus 2 subs) to represent Ballymacelligott in the county final on Wed March 31st at Darby o Gill's Killarney. It is open to all boys and girls in the parish but especially 5th and 6th class pupils and 1st year secondary pupils. GAA - Ballymacelligott 1-12 Fr Caseys (Abbeyfeale) 0-6 Ballymacelligott had an impressive win over Abbeyfeale side Fr Caseys in the Coiste Trá Lí League in Ballymacelligott on Sunday afternoon last. The first half saw Ballymac go in with a three point lead at the break, 1-4 to 0-4, but in the second half they demonstrated some excellent passing movements and kicked some excellent scores to record a comprehensive victory. Ballymacelligott face a difficult challenge next weekend when they travel to Strand Road to take on Kerins O'Rahillys on Sunday at 11.30am in the final round of the Coiste Trá Lí League. Team: Padraig Laide, Kevin O'Shea, John O'Connor Sean Brosnan Brian Sugrue, Mossy Shanahan, Matthew Galvin, Gene O'Keeffe, Eoin Sugrue, Paul Sugrue, Dermot Leen, Kieran Savage, Padraig McCarthy, Eoin Nelligan, Michael Leen. Substitutes: Cian Counihan, Thomas Lyons, Andrew Scanlon, Daniel O'Shea. Minors - Ballymacelligott 4-4 Churchill 2-12 Ballymacelligott's minors were defeated by Churchill in last Saturday's County Minor League game, despite getting into some good scoring positions. They now have two games left in this competition, against St Pats and Scart-Cordal, and will need to win both of these games to have any chance of qualifying for the knock-out stages. Kerry u-21s - The Kerry u-21 team are in action against Cork next Saturday in the Munster u-21 Championship. With Philip Galvin in the squad we wish them the very best of luck. Pitch Improvement works - Ballymacelligott GAA Club is looking at putting in place a pitch improvement programme over the coming months. On this Wednesday night, March 10th, at 8.30pm, the club will be holding an open meeting for all club members to discuss the project. A pitch specialist will also be present on the night to answer any queries and questions that anybody may have. Club Registration night - As Croke Park has mandated that the closing date for registration of club membership is March 31st, Ballymacelligott GAA Club is holding a club registration night for membership on Friday March 26th from 8pm9pm in the club rooms. Members are entitled to enter the club draws for tickets and also to vote at club meetings and AGMs. CONFIRMATION: We congratulate 75 young people from the four primary schools in the parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Brendan's Church, Clogher last Wednesday 3rd March. As we congratulate them we ask the Holy Spirit to continue to bless and guide them as they journey through life. We also ask the Lord's blessing on their parents / sponsors and other family members and on their teachers and anyone else who helped them prepare for that very special occasion. We congratulate the young people themselves and compliment them on their singing and everything else asked of them so well on the day. Their artwork around the church was magnificent and is a credit to both themselves and their teachers. We thank Bishop Bill Murphy for administering the Sacrament and the other priests present, Canon Eoin Mangan, Fr. Pat Sugrue, Fr. Gearoid Godley, Fr. George Hayes and our parish priest Fr. Pat Crean Lynch for concelebrating the mass. Fr. Pat would like to say a big thank you to the choir for the great support they gave the young people in singing during mass. He would also like to thank the altar servers and those adults who played key roles in the ceremony. Special thanks is due to those who cleaned the church last Tuesday morning and all others who helped to prepare the church including those who decorated the sanctuary so beautifully. We thank Kathleen Herlihy of St. Brendan's community centre and Sinead Murphy, Principal, Clogher NS for providing over 100 chairs and Tom & Ted McCarthy for bring them to the church and back again. Finally a word of thanks to anyone else that helped to make this a special day, a day these 75 young people and their families will remember forever. KERRY HOSPICE would like to thank all those who subscribed to the collection at both churches on 27th and 28th February. PUB QUIZ - The Parents' Council of Clogher National School will be organising a Pub Quiz on 16th March in O Riadas Bar and Restaurant at 8.30pm. Tables of 4 people 20.

Castlegregory

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Refuse Collection: The Community refuse collection continues at the Community Centre each Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am next collection will be on Friday 12th it is refuse collection on that day. Parent & Toddler Group; The Parent and Toddler Group meet each Monday in the clubrooms from 11am to 1 pm. Parents and children are welcome to come along. Girl's football: Cumann Peil na mBan Football A Meeting will be held on this Wednesday 10th March at 8.00p.m. in the GAA Dressing Rooms. It is important that parents of girls intending to play football in 2010 should attend. Basketball; Bay played Ballybunion on Wednesday March 3rd in Dingle and came away with a win 52 points to 42 points, Brandon Bay were leading well throughout the game as Ballybunion didn't really settle into the game until the last quarter. Top scorers for the local side were Marie Finn 18pts, Irene Mc Kenna 10pts, Cathy Barry and Alish Flynn 7pts while Karen Scanlon and Ursela O Toole both scored 4 points each, Suzanne Hall put two HSE Farm and Rural Stress Helpline 1800 742 645 2009 presented many challenges to those living in rural areas and this has seen an increase in the number of calls to the helpline. Previously, many callers cited loneliness, and isolation and depression as key factors. These calls are still coming in but some callers are now concerned about financial issues in relation to farming. Stress and anxiety are huge factors. We urge people who are feeling stressed or lonely to call the helpline and talk to someone in complete confidence. points on the score board for Brandon bay. The local ladies had a great year only loosing two games all year, they are now top of division four and have made coach John Demery very proud. Well done to all involved, as the now enter Division 3 at the start of this years league. GAA - Castlegregory minors lost to Skellig Rangers in the second round of the Keanes Division 5A County Minor Football League on a score line of Skellig Ranger 4-14 Castlegregory 3-09. There is no minor match this weekend but the next round of the Keanes Divisions 5A county league is against Croman / Keel on the 20th of March. Castlegregory Seniors played Dingle in the 4th round of the West Kerry League at Pairc an Aghasaigh Saturday last (06.03.10) to 2.15pm. Castle had a slightly stronger team than the 20 that narrowly lost to Annascaul 2 weeks ago. Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half Castle did well to keep up with a Dingle side who were playing at home and a boost of confidence that comes from winning the Paudie O Shea tournament the previous week. Castle played a nice style of football and moved the ball quickly into the full forward line but unfortunately some chances were wasted in front of goal. Half time score line Dingle 106 Castle 0-05. Castle made changes at half time and brought Anton Kelleher on for Liam Mansell, Anton came on in the corner and John Fitzgerald switched to full forward. Castle stepped up a gear in the second half and with the aid of the breeze ate into the Dingle lead. Shane Hennessy was a major contributor for Castle converting three frees and scoring three point from play. Alan Fitzgerald was running at the Dingle defence from midfield, Colm O Connor was being a nuisance as usual and sniffing out the root of any of the Dingle attacks. At the back Joe O Connor Gearoid Fitzgerald and Tomas O Connor were keeping the Dingle forwards honest. Colm Sills and Stephen Brown were always available to carry the ball out of danger and setup attacks. The Castle goal came with 10 min left in the second half with Castle down by a point. Dingle goal keeper Diarmuid Murphy tried a short kick out but Alan McNamara intercepted the ball and passed to Johnny Fitzgerald who was standing at the edge of the large square and buried the ball passed the Dingle goal keeper. Shane Kenny's smile was not long lived when he was called into action himself to save from point blank range from the Dingle corner forward to keep Castle from losing their hard fought but well deserved lead. Refereeing decisions were frustrating at times for Castle but it did not stop Castle coming out winners. Final Score Castle 1-12 Dingle 109. Team. Shane Kenny, Tomas O Connor, Joe O Connor, Gearoid Fitzgerald, Joe Scully, Stephen Browne, Colm Scills, Shane Hennessy, Alan Fitzgerald, Colm O Connor, J.B. Spillane, Jamie O Donnell, Alan McNamara, Liam Maunsell, John Fitzgerald. Subs Anton Kelleher, Kevin Kennedy, Greg Moriarty, Pat Lynch, Thomas Walsh. GAA SOCIAL: The main GAA event of the weekend was the GAA social held in the Ballygary House Hotel and Spa. A great mix of people from around the parish (young and old) attended. Guests of honour were Chairman of the West Kerry board Derry O Murphy, Chairman of the County board Jerome Conway and former GAA President and Fine Gael M.E.P. Sean Kelly. On display were the shields for the West Kerry B League and the County B league. The Cups for Division 3 County league, County Junior Championship, Munster Junior Championship and All Ireland Junior Championship. A lot of trophies and bucket loads of medals, loads of people acknowledged and thanked too long to go into again. The club would like to thank are the 3 ladies who organized the night Gert Spillane, Anne O Connor and Kathleen Hennessy. I have a funny feeling that Tom Spillane had some hand in the organizing and providing funds as well. Our M.C. for the evening was Tommy Reidy who did a great job as he was asked to step in at short notice for Marty Morrisey (Marty couldn't handle such a big event!) Coiste Na nÓg - U12s Training Sunday at 12-15 in field. U14s – Our U14s got their season off to a good start with a win over Lispole in Páirc An gCaisleán on Friday last. It was a great team effort by Castle, with early goals coming from Shane Spillane , Aaron Crean, and two from Michael Mullally, and points coming from Brandon Hoare, Jack Nix and Timmothy Moriarty. Castle led at half time with a scoreline of 4-04 to 2-02. Lispole fought back in the second half putting the Castle defence under severe pressure and scoring five unanswered points, and if it wasn't for some great saves by David O Dowd and strong defending most notably by Dennis O Riordan and John Joe Hussey the game could have slipped away from Castle, however our lads did not give up and a Michael Mullaly goal put the momentum back with Castle, more points came from Mullally , Shane Spillane, and Brandon Hoare and it ended with a score of 5-09 to 2 – 07. Next u14 game has not yet been fixed but players will be informed at training on Thursday at 7-30. U16s Training Monday at 6pm Castlegregory Coiste Na nÓg would like to wish Daragh Ó Shea the very best on his retirement from inter county football. Dara gave us many great days in the green and gold, and he always took time out of his busy schedule to attend Coiste Na nÓg functions, he was always very popular by both young and old when he came to Castle.

Ballyduff

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LOTTO DRAW: The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club's weekly Lotto Draw for Monday March 1st are as follows; The numbers drawn were 8, 16, 19 & 23. There was no winner of the 1,600 jackpot and the following were the 50 Lucky Dip winners - Caroline Daly, Ardfert. Paddy P O'Carroll, Ardoughter, Ballyduff. Joe McKenna, Knopogue, Ballyduff TV DRAW; Phil Lowe, The Village, Ballyduff. Ger O'Connor, Lacca, Ballyduff. Brendan Nolan, Kilmore, Ballyduff CONFIRMATION: Congratulations to the boys & girls of the parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Bill Murphy at St John's Church, Causeway on Monday March 1st. Well done also to the parents & teachers who helped in the preparation of the children. EVENTS AT BUDS: Computer Classes for children attending National School Starting Mon 8th March 2010. Limited places available Yoga classes starting on Tuesday March 9th from 7.30pm-8.30pm Jewellery Workshop for adults on Saturday 13th March 10.30am-12.30pm Cost 25. New Parent/Adult Carer/Toddler Group starting shortly - meet other Adults Library: wide selection of Novels, thrillers etc. 1 per book Donations gratefully accepted A Book & Accessories Club is available every 6weeks to buy items through the Centre. If you have one or two hours to spare and are willing to volunteer your time and commitment It would be very much appreciated Please contact Nora Lucid on 066-7148883 Buddies Creche and Childcare Facility Places are available for September 2010 and taking bookings for 2011 Please contact Aileen Childcare Co-Ordinator on 066-7148212 Contact Bud's on 0667148883 for further information on any of above items CRIMPLED GRAINS: The Hopper Inn will be hosting a discussion & presentation by Kelvin Cave on this Thursday March 11th at 9.00pm on Crimped Grains for the Dairy & Beef sector. All farmers & interested parties are welcome. "ACTIVE AGEING" - BALLYDUFF ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP will be part of an RTE "Nationwide" television programme on "Active Ageing", on this Wednesday March10th at 7.00pm. CARD DRIVE: The results of the "41" Card Drive held at McHale's Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Monday March 1st are as follows; 1st – Jim & Breda Browne 2nd & 3rd Divided – Denis Costello & David Galway. Daniel & Noreen O'Connor TABLE PRIZES – Tom & Denny Moriarty. JP Hussey & Joan Kenny COLLECTION: The annual church gate collection in aid of Connradh na Gaeilge will be taken up at Masses in Ballyduff on Tuesday & Wednesday March 16th & 17th. Your support will be greatly appreciated. LISTOWEL CCE: The Listowel branch of Comhaltas Ceoiltóirí Éireann will hold their annual St. Patrick's Eve Céilí on TUESDAY 16TH MARCH starting at 9.30pm. It will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel and admission 10. Music is by Michael Sexton and Pat Walsh. Please contact Mossie Molyneaux on 068 21725 for more information. Fáilte roimh gach éinne. ST. JOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR: A Science Fair for First Years will be held in the school on next Thursday March 11th. This is kindly sponsored by the Parent's Advisory Council. Winners will represent the school in a Science competition later in the year in Tralee. Good luck to all the students involved. ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW: The Parent's Advisory Council will be running their Annual Spring Fashion Show in Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion, on Tuesday March 16th at 8pm. Tickets are 15 Euro which are available at the door on the night. There will be a raffle on the night and also a prize for the Best Dressed Lady sponsored by Trish Lawlor of ' U Name it'. Clothes on the night are by Little Elves, Little Rascals, Ballybunion Knitwear, JK Sports, Promenade, John Sexton Menswear, Utopia, Hybrazil, Dress 2 Impress, Golf Pro Shop, Brides of Glin, Jack and Jones, Ryle's Menswear and Every Woman. A great night of entertainment is assured so look forward to seeing you there. ALL IRELAND VICTORY: Congratulations to the Causeway Comprehensive School's Under 161⁄2 Hurling team that retained the All Ireland Vocational Schools Under 161⁄2 Hurling Championship by defeating St Mary's Loughrea 2 - 21 to 1 – 12 in the final at Killmallock on Saturday last. Causeway were always in control in this encounter and led 2 – 10 to 0 – 11 at the interval. They continued their dominance in the second period and ran out convincing twelve point winners. Ballyduff was represented on the team by David Goulding, Damien Lynch, Eric O'Connor and Pádraig Boyle(1 – 2). CHURCH NEWS: Prayer meetings in preparation for Easter will take place at Bud's on this Thursday March 11th at 8.00pm with Sr. Teresa. All welcome. It is hoped to have a parish pilgrimage to Vienna, Budapest & Salzburg in July 2010. If interested please ring Maureen Harty on (066) 7131328 Stations of the Cross will take place in SS Peter's & Paul's Church Ballyduff after 7.00pm Mass every Friday during Lent Divine Mercy Prayer Group every Sunday in SS Peter's Church, Ballyduff at 3.00pm Eucharistic Adoration takes place on each Monday from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at SS Peter's & Paul's Church, Ballyduff. MONTESSORI: Limited places are available at Tus Nua Montessori in Addergown, Ballyduff for September 2010. Bookings now being taken for 2011.Free pre school service Contact 087 9937412 SENIOR HURLING: Ballyduff senior hurlers had their first competitive outing of the year on Saturday last when they were at home to Kilmoyley in Round 1 of the North Kerry Senior Hurling League. In a closely fought contest the home side led by the minimum at half time 0 – 5 to 0 – 4. The important score came in the second period when Bobby O'Sullivan goaled from a 20 metre free and Ballyduff went to record a 1 - 11 to 0 – 10. Ballyduff lined out as follows: Nicholas Leen; Anthony O'Grady, Colm Boyle, Joseph Murphy; Declan Bowler, Liam Boyle, Ally O'Connor; Eddie Joy, John Paul Leahy; Paul O'Carroll(0 – 1), Pádraig O'Grady, Barry O'Grady; Thomas O'Rourke(0 – 1), Mikey Boyle(0 – 2), Bobby O'Sullivan(1 – 6). SUBS: Cathal White for A O'Connor; Jason Bowler(0 – 1) for T O'Rourke; Kieran Godley for D Bowler; Paud Costello for E Joy; Anthony O'Carroll for J Murphy. FREE DRAW - "Scenery of North Kerry" - The website: FREE DRAW - Win an original oil-painting of Co. Kerry every month + Project Diary + Paintings + Photos + Blogs + Video + Music http://www.bobscottnorthkerry.com - and The Face Book Group - http://www.facebook.com/b obscottnorthkerry?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=28781 9019516&ref=mf

Ballyheigue

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LOTTO RESULTS: 8, 13, 18 & 24 were the numbers drawn Saturday night at GAA lotto, jackpot was not won. Next week's jackpot will be E4350. The two E50 winners were D. O'Sullivan, Tiershanahan and Mike O'Sullivan, Ballylongford. The E25 winner was Mossie Harty, Ballylongane. FRC AGM: Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre AGM takes place Tuesday 30th March at 8 p.m. in the family resource centre, Sraid Thaidhg. All welcome. HOSPICE WALK: If you like walking why not walk in aid of Kerry Hospice Saturday 3rd April starting from the Castle gate at 11 a.m., up Dirtane, over the middle road to Doon and Ballylongane, back down to the village along the Cliff Road. Enjoy the walk and views and raise money for a worthy cause at the same time. Sponsorship cards available from Mary Flahive 066 7133614, Geraldine Galway 066 7133426/085 14605048 or Bernie O'Loughlin 087 7687234. ON-LINE MEMBERSHIP: A directive from Croke Park for membership of GAA clubs: GAA on-line registration is the only acceptable method of registering players and members in 2010. The new membership year runs from April 1st to March 31st the following year. In order to be a full member a person must have fees paid to the club before 31st March and be registered by the club on the on-line system. Any person intending to be a member is advised to pay membership in advance of the cut-off date in order to have a say at meetings or to enter the draw for All Ireland tickets. SCHOOL HURLING: Congratulations to Causeway Comprehensive U16 hurling team that won back to back All Ireland titles Saturday in Kilmallock when they defeated Loughrea, Co. Galway in the All Ireland A final. This was a wonderful display of skill by Causeway and they fully deserved their famous victory. Well done to Mikey O'Halloran, Tomas Casey, Jonathan Regan and Shane Casey, four Ballyheigue players on the team. Final score: Causeway 2-22, Loughrea 111. GAA HURLING: Ballyheigue senior hurlers were defeated by a point in North Kerry league on Saturday. Final score: Ballyheigue 4-4, Lixnaw 2-12. U15 hurlers lost to St. Brendans in the county championship quarterfinal Sunday.

INDOOR HURLING: Finals of the indoor hurling league will take place Saturday in the GAA hall at 10 a.m. Come along and support the young hurlers. ST. SENANS DRAMA Group, Mountcoal presents Jimmy Keary's hilarious comedy "Mother knows best" at the club house, Mountcoal on 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th March at 8 p.m. each night. EMIGRANT COLLECTION: The annual diocesan collection takes place this week-

end 13th/14th March. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Ballyheigue St. Vincent de Paul is there to provide advice and support, phone 086 0885034. PARISH CLEAN UP: The annual clean up of the parish will take place Saturday 20th March. The committee requests everyone to look after their own roadside. Bags and gloves will be available from schools and shops. KERRYHEAD/BALLYHEIGUE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE - Yoga: 8 week yoga classes starting Wednesday or Thursday evenings 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Please contacgt Cathy for more information 0876969070. Sraid Thaidhg Residents Association: Meeting on Monday March 15th at 7pm in the FRC all residents are encouraged to attend. Mother and Baby/toddler group: New members are always welcomed come down every Tuesday at 11am to 1pm to have a chat and socialise over a cuppa. Tuesday 9th March there will be a baby massage workshop hosted by Ann from Coisceam Alternative Therapy. For more information contact 066-7116961. Kids Saturday Morning Club: Every Saturday Morning in the Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre from 11am to 1pm, children aged 4-7years welcomed, 3 euros per child. Activities include baking, art&craft, fun games and lots more... Contact 0667116961 for more information. Basketball: For girls aged between 10 and 13 years in preparation for Ballyheigue Community Games, Monday evenings 6.30pm to 7.30pm in Ballyheigue Community Centre, starts Monday 15th March, class is free and tarined basketball coaches will be training. CILLARD CAMOGIE CLUB: TRAINING â“ U8 training on Wednesday evening at the Community Centre in Kilmoyley from 6.30 to 7.30pm. U10 training on Monday evenings from 6.30 to 7.30pm and U12 training directly after from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at the Centre. U14 training for Cillard club on Saturday morning at the Astro turf in Banna at 12noon. Please bring E2. KERRY UNDER 16 camogie training on Saturday evening the 13th at the Astro turf in Causeway at 6pm. FIXTURE â“ The Kerry U16 Camogie team have a game this Sunday 14th March in Newcastle West in the Limerick League competition at 12noon.

Ballybunion

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Ballybunion Library Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10am-5pm. Closed from 1.30pm-2.30pm. There is a large selection of books available, daily newspapers and magazines to be perused at your leisure and free internet access for any information you may need. So please drop in and see for yourself – everybody welcome! ST. JOSEPH'S SECONDARY SCHOOL - SCIENCE FAIR - A Science Fair for First Years will be held in the school on next Thursday 11th March. This is kindly sponsored by the Parent's Advisory Council.The winners will represent the school in a Science competition later in the year in Tralee. Good luck to all the students involved. ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW: The Parent's Advisory Council will be running their Annual Spring Fashion Show in Tinteán Theatre, Ballybunion, on Tuesday March 16th at 8pm. Tickets are 15 Euro which are available at the door on the night. There will be a raffle on the night and also a prize for the Best Dressed Lady sponsored by Trish Lawlor of ' U Name it'. Clothes on the night are by Little Elves, Little Rascals, Ballybunion Knitwear, JK Sports, Promenade, John Sexton Menswear, Utopia, Hybrazil, Dress 2 Impress, Golf Pro Shop, Brides of Glin, Jack and Jones, Ryles Meanswear and Every Woman. A great night of entertainment is assured so look forward to seeing you there. Beale GAA: Tickets for the Beale Social are available from Pat Val Diggin, Fergus Stack and Bríd Griffin. A very special occasion with 25th Anniversary celebrations and medal presentations, the annual social takes place this Friday in Cliff House. Tribute will be paid to the Beale Senior team, the 1984 North Kerry Champions and medals will be presented to our winning 2009 Junior and Minor teams. Tickets: 35. Any Bord na nÓg player not yet registered is asked to contact team trainer about registration, cost 5. A weekend of mixed fortunes for Beale footballers as the Seniors secured their first victory in the North Kerry League Division 1 on Saturday against Desmonds. Final score: Beale: 2-11, Desmonds 2-6. An under-strength Minor team came up short in the second round of the County League Division 5A against Asdee/Ballylongford on Saturday. Final score: Beale: 0-9, Asdee/Ballylongford: 28. Fixtures: Beale Minors play St Michael's/Foilmore on Saturday, Mar 20th in Round 3 of the Co League and travel to Cromane/Keel and Skellig/Valentia the following weekends. Beale Seniors play Tarbert this weekend in Ballybunion and are scheduled to play Listowel Emmetts in the final round of the North Kerry League Division 1 the following weekend. They then kick off the County League with Round 1 game away to Sneem/Derrynane on Easter weekend, followed by the preliminary round of the Junior Championship away to St Senans on the weekend of April 11th. Closing date for membership of Beale GAA Club is March 20th. Contact James Buckley at 087 7993069. Ballybunion Tidy Towns would like to thank Kerry County Council , Geraldine Enright and the Rural Social Scheme for their help with the provision of trees at the church car park on Monday last. As this is National Tree Planting week , we are really delighted to have been able to get this work done early in the year. Pantomine: Ballybunion Drama is presenting Aladdin on Friday 12th at 7.30pm and on Sunday 14th at 4.00pm. It is a very entertaining show with lots of laughs and "oh no you don't" featuring both adults and children. Admission is 5 euro. Tony Moore plays the part of Jafyrd the bad guy and Isla O'Connor as Aladdin with Niamh Holly the genie saving the day. All proceeds goes to local charity. CONCERT: On St. Patrick's Night, March 17th at 7 o'clock a concert takes place at the community centre featuring all local talent. Admission: Adults E5, children E2. All proceeds to the Towers, Senior Citizens. Ballybunion Community Centre A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 23rd March @ 8p.m. in the centre. Everyone welcome

Mountcollins

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CARD GAME: First prize winners last week in the community centre were JJ Lenihan, Dan Reidy and Liam Lane. Runners up were Bridgie O'Connor, Tom Lenihan and Jack O'Connor. Table prize to Mike Dore, Dan Brosnan and Jer Roche. Door prizes to Connie Brouder, Jack O'Connor, Florence O'Connell, Michael O'Grady, JD Walsh and Peter O'Mahony. Cards as usual Thursday night at 9, all welcome. CLUB NA NOG: Playing season for under age will commence shortly with all clubs in the county asked to make child protection their main priority. All members of team management will need to be vetted by Gardai necessitating completion of a confidential form. All involved with under age teams in Mountcollins will be part of this county-wide initiative. CEILI: All those with an interest in set dancing can continue St. Patrick's Day celebrations by attending the next ceili in Halla Tadhg Gaelach, Tournafulla Friday March 19th. Michael Sexton and Pat Walsh will be on stage to provide music from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Refreshments will be served. FUND RAISING CARD GAME: Killeedy Defibrillator Group will hold a fund raising 45 card drive Sunday March 28th at 3 p.m. in Raheenagh Hall. Admission E10 and refreshments will be served. Organisers would appreciate your support. GAA CLUB: Training continues twice weekly for all players from minor upwards. Sessions are held Wednesday night, 7.30 and Saturday evenings at 6.30. All players are asked to attend. Congratulations to John Paul O'Connell who has been appointed captain of the intermediate football team for 2010 and Sean Gleeson who will be vicecaptain. Both players have been wonderful servants of the club and bring a wealth of experience to their positions. The management team for the intermediate team has now been finalised. Paudie Naughton comes in as manager and will be assisted by selectors Mossie McCarthy, Dave O'Connell, Seamus Hickey and John Lyons. FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: The local GAA club is organising a tournament to take place over Easter weekend. Teams participating are Rockchapel, Brosna, Fr. Caseys and Mountcollins. The match draws will be made in Tommy Micks Bar St. Patrick's night. The weekend will also feature games at under age level. RECENT DEATH: Sympathy is extended to Jackie Lane, Knockane, Brosna and family on the unexpected death of wife and mother Janey who passed away at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork last week. Her remains were laid to rest in Mountcollins cemetery after requiem mass in the local church. May she rest in peace. LOTTO DRAW: Numbers drawn Sunday night were 7, 13, 24 & 27, no jackpot winner. Lucky dips to Shane Curtin, Brosna and Lucy Bunworth, Knocknagoshel. Promoter's prize to Jeremiah Naughton. Next week's jackpot will beE7300. Your support is appreciated. COACHING COURSE: An under age football coaching session for U10 and U12 players will be held in the GAA field, Mountcollins this Friday evening at 5.45 p.m. An adult coaching session will be held at 7 p.m. and all who attended last week are encouraged to attend. The courses are conducted by Ollie Coffey.

Listowel

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Ceili - The Listowel branch of Comhaltas Ceoiltóirí Éireann will hold their annual St. Patrick's Eve Céilí on TUESDAY 16TH MARCH starting at 9.30pm. It will be held in the Listowel Arms Hotel and admission 10. Music is by Michael Sexton and Pat Walsh. Please contact Mossie Molyneaux on 068 21725 for more information. Fáilte roimh gach éinne. Last Man Standing - Listowel Celtic are holding an end of season "Last Man Standing" competition. Entries cost 10 with a prize fund of 500. Based on the Premiership it kicks off this weekend, so contact any club member for details! COMMUNITY GAMES - What can one say only another outstanding weekend for Listowel Community Games competitors!! All the cold nights in St. Michael's College paid off when Listowel achieved 6 GOLD, 6 SILVER MEDALS AND 1 CERTIFICATE over the weekend. On Sunday last Abbeydorney Community Centre was once again the location for County Finals of Community Games RecitationU.14, Drama/Comedy U.14 and Culture CornerU.15. Listowel was represented in all 3 activities. First on stage was RECITATION and Listowel was represented by a very talented young girl, Eve Dowling, pupil of Killocrim N.S. Eve's performance of "Welcome Talk from Flight Attendant" was outstanding for which she achieved a very creditable 2nd place fighting off very stiff opposition from 9 other areas in the County. Eve is only 11 years so she is eligible to take part in this competition for 3 more years so I think it is very appropriate to say "WATCH THIS SPACE". Castleisland won this competition and we would like to wish them best of luck in National finals. The script was given by the very talented Paddy McElligott who also helped with coaching along with Eileen McCarthy. DRAMA/COMEDY: 5 Areas took part in this competition and the standard was extremely high. Listowel was represented by a very talented group of 5 - Bill O'Flynn, Maimie O'Flynn, Abby McMahon, Olivia Stack and Eve Dowling. Their performance of "The Funeral Planner" was outstanding and the audience really enjoyed their sense of humour. They also achieved a very creditable 2nd place. Unfortunately Bill will be over age for this competiton next year but with his talent we will find a spot for him in another competition.We hope to see the others back with us again next year. Lixnaw took the top spot in this competition and Best of Luck to them in National Finals.The script for this was also written by Paddy McElligott and he also helped Eileen with the coaching. CULTURE CORNER: The final act of the day was the Culture Corner competition. Onle 3 areas took part in this competition but the standard was extremely high - it seems to get more challenging every year. Listowel has achieved outstanding success in this competition for 5 years winning 2 All-Ireland's. This year proved no exception when 6 young actors and actresses took to the stage for the first time and performed with outstanding excellence "The Spinning Wheel" and kept tradition in every sense winning the GOLD MEDALS. The cast were Cathal Keane, Sam Tarrant, Niamh Mahony, Aishling Keane, Aislinn Chute and Aoife Moloney. They put on an outstanding performance which was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, themselves and obviously the judges. There is great credit due to these young boys and girls - they worked extremely hard over the last couple of weeks - learning songs and stories of years gone by - stuff they never heard of ! They are young enough to take part in this competition for 2/3 more years. Stick together lads and we will have great fun. The Script was written by Eileen McCarthy and coached by Eileen and Karen Trench. They now go forward to the All-Ireland in Athlone the last weekend in May and we are all looking forward to that. They can now enjoy a well-earned break and enjoy their Easter holidays and when the schools re-open we will commence training again. Well done to Patsy O'Connell on the professional manner with which she co-ordinated the above events. Congratulations to all the above and we in Listowel Community Games are extremely proud of your performances. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Johnny Mulvihill, Principal and Gerry Duggan, Caretaker of St. Michael's College for the continuous use of the College for all our training needs. It is very much appreciated by all in Community Games. ART - County finals of Community Games Art took place in Listowel Convent Primary and Secondary Schools last weekend . There was a very large attendance at this competition and Listowel had 14 Budding Artists taking part. As usual the standard is very high in this competition - certain areas seem to achieve an extremely high standard. Listowel achieved 1 placing and that was in the U.8 Girls when Cliona Pierse achieved 4th place for which she received a certificate. Congratulations to all who took part and we hope to see you all again next year. We would like to thank Joan Mulvihill, Principal and Caretaker Danny Enright for the use of the Convent Primary School and also Sr., Nuala, Principal and Caretaker, John Ryan, Convent Secondary School for the use of their schools for this competition and all the help and co-operation given by the Caretakers on the day. It was nice to see Margaret and Eileen Culloty present for part of this competition. UPCOMING EVENTS: BASKETBALL BOYS AND GIRLS U.13: Best of luck to the Listowel boys and girls U.13 basketball teams who take part in County Finals next weekend - Saturday Girls and Sunday Boys. MODEL-MAKING - Best of luck to Listowel's 3 competitors who take part in Community Games County Finals of Model-making which takes place on Sunday next 14th March in Gael Scoil, Castleisland at 1.00 p.m. - CHECK-IN 12.30P.M. ROUNDERS - Training for Community Games Rounders U.13 AND 16 will sommence shortly. Anyone interested get in touch immediately. QUIZ U.14 - Community Games Quiz U.14 will take place the end of March. A local quiz will take place to select a team to go forward to County finals. This competition is open to boys and girls U.14 up to 31st July and will be held soon after St. Patrick's Day. Anyone interested in taking part pick up the phone NOW - 0876701245. Any information regarding Community Games activities can be obtained from the above number. COMMUNITY CENTRE - Ladies and Gents. It is that time of year again when we think about getting fit and losing a few pounds (lbs). Well now is your chance as once again Listowel Community Centre professional fitness instructor Phil O'Connell is back by public demand running Total Transformation for both Men and Women. After last year's massive response, 56 women walked, stepped and laughed off 35stone between them. This year we will be repeating it but with a slight difference – we are now accepting men. In total we are looking for 36 people. Three groups of twelve will work out and Phil will motivate you through your paces. There will be a group weigh-in and as before there will be no running-jogging. Lots of top notch prizes to be won with the backing of local businesses. Guest speakers on healthy eating to fashion advice and much more. To secure your place on the programme please call for an application form now on 068-22244. LIOS TUATHAIL ATHLETIC CLUB: The Munster U14U19 Championships were held in Nenagh last last weekend. A small number of Lios Tuathail athletes travelled there. Our U14 boys relay team pulled out all the stops to finish second. The Munster silver medalist are Jason Foley, Kieran Lynch, Cathal O Sullivan, Shay McKenna and Brian Ó Seanacháin. The boys will be competing in the All Ireland Finals in a few weeks time and they are wished every good luck in their endeavour.

Next Saturday the Kerry Sportshall Games will take place at the CBS Hall, Tralee. You are all asked to be there at 11am. Due to the above event there will be NO TRAINING at the Community Centre. Also, since the Community Centre Hall will not be available on Saturday the 20th there will be no indoor training either. We are sorry for this interruption. We hope you all enjoy your outing to Tralee next Saturday. Listowel Emmets - Listowel Emmets Annual Social will take place on this Saturday at 7.30pm sharp in the Listowel Arms Hotel. Special Guest on the night will be Eoin "Bomber" Liston and music will be provided by Mystic Blue. This year's social honours our back to back North Kerry Senior Champions a long with our back to back U21 Champions and our newly formed Senior Ladies Club who won the Pat Lawlor Plate, Junior B League ,Junior B Championship and North Kerry League. This promises to be a great nights entertainment and an event not to be missed, please contact Norah Browne (0879955291) or Mikey Kennelly (0868077359) to book tickets. Listowel Emmets host the Ladies Bord Gais Energy National League clash where Kerry take on Mayo on Sat 13th March at 2.30pm, this game is preceded by Listowel Emmets Senior County League game V Dr. Crokes throw for this game is 12noon. Results and Fixtures: Scór na b Paistí: Listowel Emmets wish to thank all the participants who gave a great representation for the club in the North Kerry Scór na bPaistí held recently . They were Sam Tarrant in Solo Singing, Oran Pierse, Michael Grimes, Tristan Tonkin-Galvin and Sam Tarrant in the Quiz and the Set Dancers and Figure Dancers which included Rachel Costello, Patrick Brosnan, Sean Healy, Tracy Kelliher, Alison Cahill, Mairead Brosnan, Patrick Scully , David Quinlan and Daniel Walshe. A big thank you also to Brenda Pierse for coordinating the events and once again thanks to all for participating. Congratulations to the Listowel Figure Dancers who won the North Kerry competition and best of luck to them in the Kerry semi-finals in Abbeydorney on Sunday March 14th Emmets Minors were unlucky against a strong Rathmore challenge on Saturday last in the County League Round 2, they were defeated on a scoreline of Emmets 2-5 Rathmore 6-8. They now with John Mitchels away on the 20th March in the third Round of the league. Emmets Seniors meet with Moyvane on Friday night 12th March at 8pm in Listowel in the fourth round of the North Kerry League.

Rathea/ Irremore

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FIXTURES: North Kerry U/21 Championship quarter final replay St Senans V Ballydonoghue next Saturday March 13th in Duagh at 4pm North Kerry Senior Lge. R5. St Senans away to Asdee this Sunday March 14th at 2pm North Kerry Senior Lge. (R4 Back game) St Senans at home to Duagh St. Patrick's morning at 11.30 AM RESULTS: Keanes Co. Minor Lge. Div.2 R2. St Senans Waterville / Dromid postponed MEMBERSHIP: is now due for 2010. Senior and Junior players 50 each, minors 10 each, members 20. Closing date March 31st please note the new closing date. This is a directive from Croke Park REGISTRATION: for Coiste Na nÓg for 2009 is 5 per child and 10 for two or more Children. All players must register before playing. Contact Mary O' Connell 086 8295662. SOCIAL: St Senans held their social at the clubhouse Mount Coal on Saturday night last, over 300 people attended on the night. Medals were presented to Senior and Minor players MUNSTER COUNCIL: Congratulations and best wishes to Seán Walsh on his election as Munster council Chairman Croí Fitness Club Mount Coal: Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am - 11:00am & 5:30pm – 10:30pm Saturday 9:00 am – 11:00am & 5:30pm – 9:00pm Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays LOTTO ON LINE: you can support the club by purchasing a lotto ticket on line, log on to St Senans web site at www.stsenans.ie your continued support is greatly appreciated. LOTTO: March 7th There was no jackpot winner. The no. were 1, 2.14,25 30 each to Tom Enright Leam, Darragh Kennelly River Farm 20 each to Mary Galvin Stacks Mt. John Russell Leam Bottle of Whiskey B& P Logue Leam This Sunday's jackpot is 1,700 YEARLY LOTTO: Yearly lotto's are due for renewal, the new yearly lotto draw will commence on Easter Sunday night April 4th there will be a once off draw on the night for 12, 6, and 3 months membership to the gym for all fully paid up members. St Senan's Drama Group: The St Senan's Drama group will stage this year's production "Mother Knows Best", a hilarious comedy, at the Clubhouse in Mount coal on the 10th, 11th, 12th & 14th of March at 8.00 pm each night. Don't miss out on a great night's entertainment. Seating is limited. For bookings contact 068 48238. G.A.A. GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIP 2010: The Kerry Co. Board in conjunction with the Munster Council and Coláistí Chorca Dhuibhne are offering part scholarships to both boys and girls between the age of 12 and 18 in the Chorca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht. Those interested should contact the offices of the Kerry County Board or local club. HALL: St Senans hall available for birthday parties. For further information or bookings contact David on 086 2937412 ST SENANS PARENT AND TODDLER: continues each Tuesday morning from 10am to 12md. If you are interested in joining, contact Aileen Trant on 086 6030895. All

are welcome COMMUNITY GAMES: Projects Competition: Participants here are invited at U 11 and U16 levels with the competition being run on 19th March, those who are interested please ring 087 9808521 ASAP. Congratulations are due to the following that represented Lixnaw in various competitions this weekend U15 Culture Corner achieved Silver medal and the team were Siobhan O'Donnell, Rachel Horgan, Niamh Healy, Gearóid & Seán Galvin and Padraig Dillon. In the Recitation Competition Gearóid Galvin did us proud achieving bronze in the competition. And finally in the U14 Drama competition the team achieved a Gold medal. Thanks especially to Moira Galvin for an excellent script and for taking the time to teach all the team involved. Further thanks to the Mothers of the children for their patience and production of clothes and outfits to suit all the characters involved in the drama. And finally to the children themselves who represented us so well and now go forward to the All Ireland Competition, they are Alannah Kissane, Donagh McElligott, Barry & Aoife Mahony, Jack Hennessy and Fiona Hunt. Well done to all participants who took part this weekend and as always to the parents who make the effort to support them. HURLING: Congratulations to Causeway Comp. on wining the B final last Weekend. Well done to all Ladies football ; Finuge/St.Senans senior ladies kicked off their county league campaign with a home game last sunday against milltown. Unfortunately the ladies were short a few strong players but despite this were in a strong position at half time with a six point lead. Indeed the home team would have been further ahead but for some over elaboration and wayward shooting . Milltown came out with renewed vigour in the second half and a mighty battle ensued. The game went from end to end with the usual drama and excitement but the end result a draw was probably the fairest . Our ladies whilst bitterly disappointed can only improve as they look forward to their next game vs austin stacks next saturday evening in tralee. u13 ladies ; The long awaited u13 county final between our ladies and local rivals Listowel finally takes place next sunday in tralee. time and venue to be confirmed but 3 o'clock at na gaeil pitch looks likeliest. This is a real David and Goliath affair with our local rivals Listowel overwhelming favourites. Listowel will be expected by all in the county to win easily but we can count on our girls to give everything for the cause. Best of luck to Johnny,Tim and the team from all in the locality. Supporters will be most welcome.

Ardfert

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SENIOR BRENDAN'S LEAGUE RESULT: St. Pats 0-7 Ardfert 3-3, the team lined out as follows: Cillian Moran, Darren Dineen, Connor Flaherty, Owen McCarthy, Rory Horgan, Eamon Corridan, Michael Moloney (1gl), John Dowling, Sean Flaherty, John Egan (2gls), Christopher Wallace (2pts), John Galvin, Thomas Moloney (1pt), Darren Wallace, Trevor Wallace FIXTURE: John Mitchels V Ardfert in Mitchels on Sunday March 17th, time has yet to be comfirmed. SENIOR COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURES: April 4th (H) against Dingle, April 18th (H) against An Gaeltacht/Spa, May 8th (A) against Laune Rangers, May 15th (A) against St. Michaels/Foilmore, May 30th (A) against Listowel Emmets, June 27th (A) against Dr. Crokes, July 24th (h) against Rathmore, August 15th (H) against Gneeveguilla, September 5th (H) against Annascaul, September 26th (A) against Milltown/Castlemaine, Round 11 (H) against Kerins O Rahillys TBC MINOR COUNTY LEAGUE FIXTURE: Ardfert are due to play Ballyduff at home this weekend, please contact club officers for time. BEST WISHES to Frank Wallace and Pats O'Driscoll on a speedy recovery. CONGRATULATIONS to Cillian Moran and all involved with the IT Tralee Senior football team who recently won the Trench cup. 100 CLUB: Due to the success of the 100 club last year the club are running this fundraising event again this year. We hope to collect 100 from businesses/patrons of the club. By contributing to the 100 club you will be entered into a draw for 2 All Ireland Football Tickets in 2010, a draw for a bed and breakfast break for two at any one of the six Irish Moran hotels and a draw for an O'Neills football signed by the Kerry team. All proceeds from this fundraising event will be used in the running of the club for all age groups from U-8 to senior level.

CLUB MERCHANDISE: is presently on sale in John Dowling's Sports shop, club hoodies are now just 35, Polo Shirts are 30 and there is 25% off the club jersey. REGISTRATION: Senior registration is now due, Senior player 50, Student player 30, Non Players 30 payable to Registrar Pat O'Driscoll or any club officer. No registration will be accepted afer the closing date of March 31st. IMPORTANT MEETING: A meeting for all members of our community will be held at Ardfert Community Centre at 8.30pm this Thursday 11th March concerning anti social behaviour in our community. All are welcome. Contact person is Pat Murphy, An Fhearann. ST. BRENDAN'S HURLING CLUB www.stbrendans.kerry.gaa.i e N.K. FIXTURES: Our first NK Senior League game due to be played last Saturday was called off at Causeway's request, and will be refixed by the NKHB. Other rounds on 27/28 March, w/e 3/4 April and w/e 17/18 April. CO. SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE: beginning 25th April, St. Brendan's v Kilgarvan, 24th May Ballyduff v St. Brendan's, 19th June free, 26th June St. Brendan's v Ballyheigue, 3rd July Crotta v St. Brendan's. U15 CO. CHAMPIONSHIP (William Sweeney Memorial): The U-15 team defeated Ballyheigue last Sunday in the quarter-final 2-10 to 1-5, and are due to play Lixnaw this Sunday at 12 o clock in Ballyheigue in the Co. semi-final. MINOR FIXTURES The first game is fixed for Sunday March 21 St. Brendan's v Abbeydorney, 28 March, 4, 11 April, NK Inter/Junior Leagues Wednesdays 7, 14, 21 April and w/e 1/2 May. LOTTO; The draw last week took place in Kate Browne's with a Jackpot of E1800. The numbers drawn were . There was no Jackpot winner and the Consolation prizes went to Owen McCarthy, North Commons, Maurice Fitzgerald, West Commons, Stephen O'Sullivan, Kilfenora. The Independent Observer was Margaret Murphy, The Cloisters, Abbeydorney. This week's draw was in The Abbey Tavern with a Jackpot of E1900. VODAFONE: Its easy to raise funds for St. Brendan's Hurling Club by signing up to Vodafone. By simply signing up, the equivalent of 5% of a pay monthly bill or any top up is automatically donated to the Club, without it costing anybody a cent. To move to Vodafone or to sign up and nominate St. Brendan's/Naomh Breandanaigh, visit your local Vodafone store or www.supportyourgaaclub.ie or ask any of the Club Officers for advice. FIXTURES are now available for checking at www.nkhurling.kerry.gaa.ie NHL fixtures Involving Kerry senior hurlers: Kerry v Meath this Sunday 14th March in Round 3, London v Kerry in Emerald GAA Grounds 21/03/2010 Round 4, Kerry v Armagh 27/03/2010 Round 5. Best of Luck to team and management. WEBSITE & FACEBOOK: St. Brendan's Hurling Club has been added to facebook for the last few weeks and is worth checking. The recent photographs of the Sean Og visit have also been uploaded to the St. Brendan's website. www.stbrendans.kerry.gaa.i e SCOR NA b PAISTI: St. Brendan's in conjunction with Ardfert NS competed in the NKHB area finals last Friday with figure dancing, solo singing, ballad group, quiz and set dancing and both sets of dancers and the ballad group advance to the Co. semi-final this Sunday at 4pm in Abbeydorney. Best of Luck to all involved. CONGRATULATIONS to Causeway Comp. U hurlers on their top class performance in their All-Ireland U-16 1⁄2 A Vocational Colleges final v Loughrea, Galway. This back to back All-Ireland titles augers well for the future of Kerry hurling. CONGRATULATIONS to former Co. Board Chairman Sean Walsh who will follow in the footsteps of former GAA President Sean Kelly and has now taken on the job of Munster Council GAA Chairman. We wish him well in his endeavours. ARDFERT CENTRAL N.S. Enrolment Forms for new pupils for September 2010 are now available at the school. A copy of this form may be obtained by writing to the school, by ringing the school or by calling in person to the secretary's office. Enrolment application forms will be distributed to the local pre-schools and directly through school children for their younger siblings. These forms must be filled and returned to the school by Friday 26th March. DAFFODIL DAY takes place on Friday March 26th . A coffee morning to support the day will take place at Ardfert Community Centre from 10.30-12.30pm. Fresh and silk daffodils will be on sale and all donations will be greatly accepted. Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society's annual fundraising campaign supporting free cancer patient care and information services across the country. POKER CLASSIC: Thanks to all who supported the recent poker classic in McElligott's Bar Ardfert in aid of Kerry Hospice. The night was a great success and thanks go to management and staff of McElligott's, to all who donated spot prizes and to everybody who helped in any way on the night. GOOD FRIDAY WALK: A charity walk supporting Kerry Hospice will take place from Ardfert Community Centre beginning at 10.30am on Good Friday morning April 2nd. Sponsorship cards are available from Kathleen O'Connor, Casement's View. CAMERA CLUB: meet this Thursday evening (11th) at 8pm in Ardfert Golf Centre. This weeks theme is Fenit. There will be a workshop on shooting water splashes and some members slide shows. New members are most welcome to attend. Ardfert Community Centre wish to welcome Rusk dry cleaners to the centre. Have your dry-cleaning and alternations done at a 20% discount until the 1st of May. Feeling lucky bingo on every Monday night at 8 o clock support your community centre and bring a friend. Indoor market Sunday @11a.m. in ardfert community centre. UNISLIM Go and make the difference with our classes on every Monday 11-12 in the morning. ARDFERT CRÉCHE Open Monday to Friday from 8oclock to 6p.m. 6mths to 4years catered for-Run by Qualified Childcare Professionals. We have baby room/Sleep room/ Toddler room. Please ring or call in and look around. Subvention rates available. MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Still morning and afternoon places for September 2010. Afternoon sessions remaining 1p.m. – 4p.m. Free preschool places available. Call for appointment with Julia (Childcare co-ordinator or Lorraine (assistant co-ordinator) to answer any questions and view our childcare facility. After School Club Supervised homework collection from the school Monday Tuesday and Thursday. 2 o clock and three o clock . Easter Camps Week beginning Monday 29th March to Friday 2nd of April @9.304p.m. Week Tuesday 6th to Friday the 9th @9.30-4P.M. All primary school ages welcome. Fun to be had Easter hunt, face painting sports activities arts and crafts, picnic weather permitting and lots more. Call Julia or Lorraine on 0667134066 to book a place as they are limited. LAUNDRY AND IRONING SERVICE Let us take some of your household burden. Come in and let Breda and Helen help you out. Keenest Rates Monday-Friday 9.305.30pm. Collection and delivery service if required. D.I.Y. What jobs need doing? What jobs do you need help with? Don't delay give us a ring. Contact Pat 0879209673. GYM new year, new plans lets get training and create the new healthier you. Individual training schedules for everyones needs and fitness levels.Winter opening hours. Monday-Friday 9am2pm. Saturday 10am-2pm. Evenings: Monday-Thursday 5pm.-9pm. Friday 5pm.8pm For enquiries on any of the above contact Pat @ 0879209673. Hall and Meeting rooms available for clubs societies and birthday parties-ring for availability. For enquiries on any of the above contact Pat @ 0879209673 OR Julia at 0667134066. Everyone welcome to view www.ARDFERT.COM. On Mondays Hip-hop for 5-12year olds 3.304.30/4.30-5.30 working towards annual show. All in association with Globe Academy of Dramatic Arts. Bookings 087/6476656. Notice: All clubs and societies that use our Centre, would you please contact us, as soon as possible to book your time slot as we are into a very busy period and would like to avoid any disappointments. On Tuesdays "Box-exercise", Fully qualified instructor. Adults 8-9p.m. Judo Tuesday 5.45p.m7.00. Ardfert/Kilmoyley I.C.A. Tuesday @ 8oclock. Athletics Club Training 69p.m. Wednesday. Comhaltas returning Friday 9/10/2009 5.30-8p.m. Irish Dancing Thursday 6-8.30 p.m. Youth Club every Friday night 8.15-11p.m. Meeting Rooms/Hall availability, tea/coffee, full homemade lunch and dessert available on request for group bookings. Senior citizens every Tuesday, fun games hairdresser and hot meal provided. Usual bus routes for collection and return journey apply. Art attack: 10-weeks of Art classes starting after Easter. Wednesday evenings ages from 6-12years. Ring 0879802845 to book a place. Football Club: Juvenile registration takes place Tuesday 9th March @ 7p.m. in the community centre. COMMUNITY GAMES: Last Saturday in Listowel the Art Competition took place. Many of our young budding artists took part, but pride of the place goes to Aishling O'Sullivan and her brother Padraig who both won gold in their respective age group. Aishling has represented Kerry for the last number of years, but this is Padraig's first time. Well done to both of them and we wish them well in Athlone in May. Anyone interested in Basketball; U 14 quiz, cross country and mixed distances races or model making please contact Colleen at 086 895 4632 as soon as possible.

Abbeyfeale

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Rape Crisis Centre - Your support for the work of the Rape Crisis Centre with survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse would be much appreciated on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March when a collection for Rape Crisis Mid-West will be held in Abbeyfeale. The services of those who have volunteered to stand at tables outside the Church Gate for this worthy cause is greatly appreciated. Rape Crisis Mid-West mission statement is: "Our vision is of a society where the right of all adults and children to live a life free from all forms of sexual violence is upheld".

Abbeydorney

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Fancy an evening with Author, Broadcaster and chef instructor Frank Moynihan and learn some gourmet ways of cooking good Irish Food?. Killahan N.S are delighted to afford you this opportunity on Monday 22nd of March Admission is 10 Euro and please bring a friend Allianz NFL Kerry 0-15 Derry 1-9 Venue Austin Stacks Park Tralee. A very tense and close game.For long periods Kerry looked as if they would be propping up Div 1 of the league but a few well worked scores in the last quarter saw them collect their first brace of points in this year's campaign. GAA Club Monthly Final Draw Sunday 7th March . 1st Prize E1000. Mossy Conway Ballingclogher Lixnaw. 2nd Prize E250. Nora Hannafin Laccamore Abbeyorney, 3rd Prize E150. Maria Walsh Abbeydorney Village. 4th Prize E100. Moss Kearney Moyvane. Thank You for Your Support

Scor na Paisti - Well done to Abbeydorney scor team Jason Dowling and John Mike Fitzgerald on reaching the Munster finals on Sunday in Novelty Act. Coach Education Workshop for all Coaches - Two of Corks top Hurling Coaches, Eamonn Ryan & Frankie Flannery will be doing the workshop and it is hoped that all clubs will attend in large numbers. Venue: Dr.Crokes GAA Pitch ,Time: 7-9pm , Date: Monday 15th March 2010

All-Ireland Vocational Schools Under 16 1/2

Hurling Final Causeway 221 Loughrea ( Galway ) 112 Venue Kilmallock. Well done to Causeway Vocational School on claiming back to back hurling titles on Saturday last in Kilmallock, Causeway lead at half time 2-9 to 0-10 and added 11 points in the second half, this win was badly needed for Kerry Hurling. well done to Maurice Leahy Causeway trainer and Willie Dowling Lixnaw and John Joe Delaney selectors and the Causeway team. Causeway will play Senior Hurling Next Saturday please keep in contact .

ST PATRICK'S DAY

PARADE - Plans for the 2010 St Patrick's Day Parade are well on track and tickets are now on sale locally to raise funds to cover the cost of the event. Tickets are available from all committee members, including Sonny Egan (president), Helen Maunsell (chairperson), Maureen Spillane (secretary), Marisa Reidy (PRO/treasurer), Mike Leen, Dan McCarthy, Frank Donovan, Tom O'Mahony, Frank O'Connor, Anne O'Connor, David Dillon, Mary Roche, Mike Fitzmaurice, Denis O'Connor, Julie McElligott, Nora McElligott, Declan O'Connell, Ned Hayes, John Lawlor, Catherine Hannafin, Bill Maunsell, Mike Leahy, Ger Maunsell — and your support would be very much appreciated. In addition, any individual or business person who wishes to contribute to the event can do so through any of the above members. The next meeting of the committee will take place this Thursday night, March 11th, at 9pm in the Abbeydorney Community Hall. To ensure the safe running of the event, the availability of stewards is vital and with that in mind the committee is appealing to as many locals as possible to volunteer their time to act as stewards on the day. All those who have already signed up as stewards, and those interested in helping out, are asked to attend Thursday night's meeting. The committee is also urging anyone interested in taking part in the parade to confirm their attendance with any committee member prior to the event, again to ensure a safe and incident free parade. Finally, the committee is extending a warm invitation to the senior citizens of the parish to view the parade from the viewing stand in the village on the day. New members are welcome to attend Thursday's night meeting.

North Kerry Senior Hurling League (rd1) Abbeydorney 0-13 Crotta O'Neill's 1-12 Venue Abbeydorney Saturday 6th March Abbeydorney were up 0-10 to 0-6 at Half time with points from Kieran O'Connell and Ian Maunsell and Darragh O'Connell 0-8 while Crotta O'Neill's had Francis Keane (1pt) and Ian McCarthy (0-2) and Andrew Keane ( 0-3). Shane Nolan came more into the game in the second half with 4pts for Crotta while Darragh O'Connell was Abbeydorney main player playing well up front with 0-3pts from frees, Abbeydorney missed a vital goal chance in the second half but Crotta turned the match around and scored a goal at the other end after 23 minutes with points fromm Tom Cronin and Andrew Keane. Team Panel Greg Fealy, Eoin Egan, Diarmuid Ryan, James O'Connor, Michael Hannifin, Brian O'Leary, David Doyle, Aidan Healy Niall O'Connell, Kieran O'Connell, Ian Maunsell, Brian Leen, Darragh O'Connell, Barry Sheehan, John Maunsell. Sub Kieran Dineen for John Maunsell Referee Tom Godley Kilmoyley who let the game flow and had a good game overall.

County Under 15 Willie Sweeney Memorial Hurling League Causeway 5-19 Abbeydorney 0-3 Venue Causeway Sunday 7th March . Causeway under 15 hurlers gave the local taem a severe trouncing on Sunday last in the first rd of County Under 15 League Team Panel; Anthony Rigney, Colm McCarthy, Aaron Conway, Greg Freeman, John Shanahan, JP Byrne, Ronan Donovan, Michael O'Leary, Darragh Scanlon, Jack Carmody, Stevie OSullivan, Donal O'Connell, Cian McCarthy, Jack McCarthy, David Egan. Referee John Ross Ballyduff.

Fixtures - Allianz NFL Div 1 Galway vs. Kerry Venue Pearse Stadium Galway Sunday 14th March @ 2.30pm. Allianz NHL Div 3 Kerry vs. Meath Venue Austin Stacks Park Tralee Sunday 14th March @ 2.30pm. Go and support Kerry Hurling and the local boys on the kerry Squad.

Club Membership - Patrick Slattery Club Registrar will be in the Clubhouse for the next 3 FRIDAY NIGHTS for club membership please note cut off date is Wednesday 31st March Abbeydorney N.S. Enrolment 2010-2011. Please note that the closing date for receipt of applications for enrolment is March 26th. Abbeydorney N.S.: Well done to the boys and girls of Abbeydorney N.S. who took part in the Cumann na m Bunscoil mini 7's last Thursday. The girls progressed to the final, date and time to be confirmed. Quiz: A family Fun Quiz in aid of Abbeydorney N.S. will take place in Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall on Sunday 21st March at 5.00 p.m. E20 per table. Spot prizes. All are welcome.

SOCCER: St. Berands 4-0 Ballyhar - St. Bernards eased their way past Ballyhar. Bernards went into half time 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Michael O Leary.In the scond half St. Bernards added 3 more goals with 2 from Daniel Collins and Stephen Egan. Brendan O'Leary had a man of the match performance in the backline. Sean O Mahony also had a good game in the backs.

St. Bernards 4-3 Castlemaine - In a highly contested game where Daniel Collins celebrated his 50th goal for the club Bernards came out on top. Bernards went into the break 1-0 up thanks to a penaly from Daniel Shanahan which he won himself.In the second half St. Bernards got a grip in midfield when Daniel Collins with 2 goals and Dougie Fitzell took over.In the heat of the battle Sean Leahy scored a goal which sealed the win.

LOTTO: Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall Lotto. Draw held on Monday 7th March, Numbers Drawn - 18 - 19 - 22 - 24. No Jackpot Winner. Consolation Prizes E25 each :Liam B Maunsell, Cahernead & Kathleen Collins, Ballard. Spot Prizes: T J McElligott, Abbeydorney & Tom Long , Abbeydorney Mini Jackpot Draw: Jack Condon, Abbeydorney, Elizabeth Beirne, Abbeydorney, Aiden Behan, Ballymacquim Jackpot Next Draw E5900 in Sports Complex Bar Monday 15th March - Tickets E2. Thank you for your continued support.

CLOTHES: Clothes for Calcutta Bin available at rear of Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall.

CARDS: McElligott's Bar; The winner of the weekly Poker Classic on Wednesday night Cathie Buckley, Sunday night - Gretta Doyle. The winners of the 41 Card Drive on Sat night Kathleen Twomey and Eamon Mahony.

COUNSELLING: The Shannow Family Resource Centre is offering a low cost counselling service, 10 euro per hour. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for information.

BOXERCISE CLASS: at the Shannow Family Resource Centre, Friday mornings from 10.30 to 11.30am, only 4 euro per class. Boxercise is a fun, non contact way to exercise. It?s an effective way to keep fit, improve coordination and stamina and have some fun along the way! Kids Boxercise: at the Shannow Family Resource Centre. Now taking names. Only 4 euro per class.

ARTHRITIS IRELAND is running a Living Well With Arthritis? (self management) programme at the Shannow Family Resource Centre, Abbeydorney. The cost is just 20 euro for 6 sessions. Names now being taken for the next course - please contact the centre on 066 71 98018.

NURSERY CHIMES-BABY

MUSIC CLASS, at the Shannow Family Resource Centre: This class is with Emma Shanahan and is for babies aged from 2 months to 2 years, with their parents. It will commence on Tuesday 16th March from 10.30am to 11.15am. Cost is 5 euro per baby. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for more details.

SPECIAL NEEDS: MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS at the Shannow Family Resource Centre. This class is with Emma Shanahan, on Mondays 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Please telephone the centre on 066 71 98018 for further details.

Lispole

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LOTTO: NÌ raibh aon buaiteoir den Pota Oir E3,800 na seachtaine seo caite. Uimhreacha na seachtaine seo caite 15, 18, 24, agus 25. BuaiteoirÌ E50 Martin Bowler, Ballingrane, Brian Brosnan, C/o Curran's, Dingle; Mary Brosnan, Ballybog; Kitty Sheehy, C/o The Brewery Gate, Dingle. The Lotto will be held in the Barrack Height on Wednesday next the 10th of March, jackpot E3,950. FIXTURES: Lios PÛil senior football team play Castlegregory on Sunday the 14th of March in Lios PÛil at 2pm. RESULTS: Abha na Sc·il/Lios PÛil Minors defeated Austin Stacks in the second round of the County league, division 1 on Saturday last the 6th of March in Annascaul. Scorers: Jason Hickson (0-3), Tom·s " Ciobh·n (0-3), SÈamus " Diompsaigh (0-4), Eoin Kennedy, Garrett Noonan, Adrian Rayel, and James Crean, (0-1) each. Final score Abha na Sc·il/Lios PÛil 0-14 Austin Stacks 1-5. MEMBERSHIP: Membership for CLG Lios PÛil is adults Ä20 and is now due. Only those who have paid by the 31st will be eligible for tickets as tickets received will be based on number of members registered with the County Board. Closing date for membership with the County Board, this year, is the 31st of March. PROGRESSIVE 31 DRIVE: A progressive 31 card drive will be held in O'Sullivan's, Garrynadur on Friday the 19th of March at 9pm in aid of the Lios PÛil Community Games. COMMUNITY GAMES: Please support the draw for a Butler's Easter Egg at Keane's Shop, O Sullivan's Pub, Brewery Gate, Kerry Agri Business and Bernard O Sullivan's in aid of Lispole Community Games. The draw will take place on Easter Saturday.