Bereavement
The death has taken place of Peg O’Grady (nee Sheahan) Glenbawn, Ballyhahill. She died peacefully in Hospital in her 91st year, after a long and fulfilled life. Peg and her husband Jack celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in October, and Peg was the last remaining member of her family. Both were featured in conversation with Willie O’Regan, a number of years ago on West Limerick 102 Community Radio. Peg was a hard worker who kept the faith and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She lay in repose at Ferris Funeral home Shanagolden on Tuesday December 15, from 5 to 8pm. Her Requiem Mass was celebrated on Wednesday at 12pm at the Church of the Visitation Ballyhahill and burial took place afterwards in Kilfergus Cemetery Glin.
We extend our sympathy to her loving husband Jack, daughter Eileen, sons Thomas, John and Noel. daughters in law Marcella, Mary, Noreen, and son in law the late Kieran Kilmartin, Grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephew, nieces, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives, kind neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in Peace.
Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to Liz King, and family Carrigkerry on the death of her brother Denis Carmody which took place recently in England. He will be laid to rest on January 5th and may he rest in peace.
Wedding Wishes
Congratulations and best wishes to Patricia Leahy Ballyloughane, Carrigkerry and Liam Mc Elligott, Kilcolman, Asdee, Co Kerry who were married in St Molua’s Church Ardagh, on Friday December 11.
Lottery Draw
The following are the Lottery results from The Thatch Bar Newbridge, on Monday December 14. The numbers drawn were 2,16,17,25, and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners. € 60 Masie Moroney Coolcappa. € 60 John Shine, Old Mill. € 60 Eileen Fitzgerald, c/o D Greaney. € 30 Peg Flynn, Carrigkerry. € 30 J and T Curley, Ardagh. € 30 Veronica and Tady Roche, c/o Josie. Next week’s draw will be held in Neary’s Bar Ardagh and the Jackpot will be € 9,200.
Cheque Presentation
Newcastle West Bridge Club recently presented a cheque to the Ardagh branch of St Vincent de Paul.
Gaelic Games
Congratulations to St Kieran’s who won the West U-21 B Football Championship in Mick Neville Park Rathkeale on Friday December 11. They defeated St Senan’s by 3-8 to 2-10 after leading by 2-5 to 1-4 at half time. TEAM Dan Madden, Anthony Mullins, Maurice Shine, John Byrnes, Patrick Liston, Kevin Meade, Michael Upton, Shane Lynch, James O’Connor, Captain Pa O’Connor, 1-1 Seamus Mangan, 0-6 Liam Upton, 0-1 Cillian Enright, 1-0 Raymond Noonan, Darragh O’Connor, 1-0 Subs Eoin Moran, Brian Mc Carthy, Daniel Barrett, Cillian Ambrose, Paddy Hartnett, Robert Bradley.
Galtee Gaels defeated St Kieran’s by 2-12 to 1-12 in the County semi-final in Mick Neville Park on Sunday December 13. St Kieran’s led by 1-7 to 0-7 at half –time. TEAM Dan Madden, Anthony Mullins, Maurice Shine, John Byrnes, Patrick Liston, Kevin Meade, Michael Upton, Shane Lynch, 0-1 James O’Connor, Captain Pa O’Connor, 0-2 Seamus Mangan, 0-8 Liam Upton, Cillian Enright, Raymond Noonan, 1-0 Darragh O’Connor, 0-1 Subs Eoin Moran, Brian Mc Carthy, Daniel Barrett, Cillian Ambrose, Paddy Hartnett, Robert Bradley. Well done to the management John O’Connor, Ivan Neary, Owen Hayes, and Paudie Mc Carthy, and all involved in the success.
Colaiste Mhuire Askeaton defeated Fermoy Colaiste Chraoibhin by 12-8 to 3-4 in the Munster U-15 D Football Final played in St Patrick’s Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. They led by 7-3 to 2-1 at half-time. Kevin Guina from Coolcappa, and the St Kieran’s club was a member of the team/panel. They received the Corn Mháirtín Mhic Chonmara.
Soccer News
All the Desmond League soccer matches were called off on Sunday December 13, due to the inclement weather. This was the third Sunday in a row that matches were called off.
Card Playing
Congratulations to Peg Mulvihill, and Jim Lynch, who were prize winners at the card game held in Shanagolden Hall on Friday December 11.
Comhaltas News
Ardagh/Carrigkerry Comhaltas branch held their annual Christmas concert in Ardagh Hall on Sunday December 13. It was an outstanding night’s entertainment of music and dance, and well done to all the performers. Munster Comhaltas made a presentation to long serving members Mike, and Helen Daly on the night. Both have given outstanding service as officers of the branch. The branch will hold a Trad for Trocaire night at Peadar; s Bar, Ardagh on Friday 1st January.
Bingo Thanks
Ardagh Hall Committee would like to thank everyone who supported their Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday December 16. It was an outstanding success, similar to over 40 years ago, when Ardagh Bingo was up there with the top venues. Francis Elliott was another name that was involved in those days.
GAA Draws
The 2016 County Limerick GAA Draws were held after the County Convention on Monday December 14. In Senior Football St Kieran’s were drawn in Group 1 along with Drom/Broadford, Ballylanders, St Patrick’s, Oola, and Na Piarsaigh. In Intermediate Hurling they are in Group 2 along with Knockaderry, Glenroe, Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Dromin-Athlacca, and Drom/Broadford.
Limerick Club Draw
The final Limerick GAA Club draw was held on Limerick Live 95 Studio during the sports programme on Saturday December 19. Saint Kieran’s club had no winners, and the lotto was not won. The draw will return in March 2016.
Christmas Wreaths
A reminder that Christmas wreaths for graves, and to be used as door hangers, are available locally. They can be ordered from Moira at 069-76256 or 086-2123560, and all the proceeds will go to charity.
Knockfierna Walk
The annual New Year’s Day walk will commence from the Rambling House Knockfierna, at 2.30pm, and all are welcome to attend. People are asked to meet at Ballingarry Hall at 2.15, and after the walk a rambling house session will be held. This event will mark the 30th anniversary of the first session held there in 1986.
Gortadroma
Gortnadroma waste and recycling facility will reopen for business on Tuesday 5th January at 9am.
Church Talk
Fr Brendan Clifford O.P. will give a talk on the Ministry of the Word to the church readers, of the parishes, of Our Lady’s Pastoral Area in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Tuesday 12th January at 7.30 pm. All the readers are invited to attend.
Parent’s Council
Ardagh N.S. Parents Council will host the play The Two Lovers of Gabriel Foley, by Ardagh Drama Group in Ardagh Community Centre, on Friday January 16. The proceeds from the night will go towards Ardagh National School, and Ardagh/Carrigkerry Tuesday Social Club. All support will be greatly appreciated.
Census 2016
The next census will be held on Sunday 24th April and 2.3 million forms will need to be delivered and collected around the country. A total of 4,660 people will need to be hired to carry out the task. It is a ten week job and the enumerators will be paid approximately € 2,400. They are paid a fixed fee for the delivery and the collection of census forms, in their area, along with fixed allowances for training home storage, travel and Sunday work. The applications open on Tuesday 5th January and will stay open for three days unless the 15,000 limit is reached first. Additional information can be got by logging on to the CSO census website.
Coillte
Coillte have outlined plans to carry out forest operations clearfell and regeneration work around West Limerick in 2016. The regeneration plans include landscape design where appropriate, and have been prepared for these areas.The local areas include Carrigkerry, Ballyloughane, Barnigue, Kerrikyle, Ballyine, Clounleharde, Knockdown, Moyreen, Sugarhill and Garyduff. Interested parties who wish to view these plans may make an appointment by contacting Kieran Quirke, Coillte, Back of the Forge, Castleisland Co Kerry at 066-7163377 or email kieranquirke
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