Ardagh/Carrigkerry Parish Notes from Tom Aherne

WEDDING WISHES: Congratulations and best wishes in the future to Stacey O’Donnell Cooltomin, and Euan Madigan Cappagh, who were married in St Kyran’s Church Coolcappa on Friday April 12. The happy couple held their reception in the Great Southern Hotel Killarney.

BEST DRESSED LADY: Congratulations to Noreen Long Glenagower who was crowned Best Dressed Lady at the annual Fashion Show in Con Colbert Hall Athea on Wednesday April 17.

LOTTERY DRAW: The following are the Lottery results from Reen’s Bar on Monday April 22. The numbers drawn were 6,9,17, and 23, and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who won € 40 each: Con Lawlor Carrigkerry, Laura Curtin c/o D Greaney, Joan Corbett Ardagh, Geraldine Liston c/o D Greaney, and O’Sullivan c/o Dawn’s. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 16,800 and the draw will be held in Neary’s Bar Ardagh.

CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for 2019 commenced on Saturday April 27. The draw was held during the sports programme on Limerick Live 95 FM. Saint Kieran’s club had no winner.

TEXT ALERT: Saint Kieran’s Community Text Alert is still open for new members to join up. Forms are available in local shops or from committee members for people wishing to join and receive text alert messages. Some people may not be receiving messages, and if so, they are asked to contact Pat at 087-2750061. It is a very good system and all members are asked to stay alert and inform Gardai (Newcastle West 069-20650) if they see any suspicious behaviour.

GAELIC GAMES: Daniel Geraghty from the club lined out at corner back for Limerick who drew with Tipperary 0-10 to 0-10 n the Munster Minor Football Championship at Sean Treacy Park Tipperary on Wednesday April 24. Limerick failed to progress to the next stage after two draws and a loss. The U-12 team and mentors travelled to Croke Park on Good Friday for a series of three matches. Róisín Ambrose (0-1) from the Old Mill club was a member of the Limerick team that lost to Fermanagh by 2-15 to 4-7 in the National Football League Division 4 semi-final at Kinnegad on Saturday April 20.

CAMOGIE: Iris Kennelly (1-4), and Roisin Mann from the Newcastle West team were members of the Limerick team that defeated Westmeath by 2-19 to 0-11 in the All Ireland Minor B Camogie semi-final at Gort on Saturday April 20. Kate Ambrose, from the Newcastle West team was a member of the Limerick team that lost to Kildare by 2-9 to 0-11 in the Camogie League Division 3 Final at Banagher on Saturday April 20.

SOCCER NEWS: Carrig Celtic lost 1-0 at home to Newcastle West Town in the quarter final of the Premier League Cup on Sunday April 21. Creeves Celtic defeated Knockaderry 3-0 at home with goals from Tom Shanahan 2, and Richard Hayes.

GOLF NEWS: Golfers were out in force enjoying the beautiful warm and sunny weather over the Easter break. Congratulations to local golfers who enjoyed competition success at Newcastle West course in Ardagh, Maurice Windle, Bill Downes, Stephen Murphy, Willie Upton, Pat Hennessy, Margaret Upton, and many more.

CARD PLAYING: Congratulations to Mike Kiely, and John Sheehy, who were prize winners at the Flag Floor card game held on Wednesday April 17.

ASTRO TURF: Ardagh Astro Turf are included in the current round of Tesco Blue Tokens in Newcastle West. It started last Monday and continues for eight weeks. All support greatly appreciated.

GROTTO ROSARY: The Rosary will be recited at Churchtown Grotto Newcastle West each evening during the month of May at 7pm, and all are welcome to join in.

HERITAGE NEWS: St Kieran’s Heritage Association will hold their May meeting in Kilcolman Crèche on Thursday 2 at 8.30pm and all are welcome. The items to be discussed will be Schools Bird Survey, The Ballyloughane School Re-union, Trips or Talks booked, DVD of outdoor play progress, Summer play and Smith O’Brien weekend.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: Kilcolman National School are holding a monster clothes collection fundraiser on Friday May 3. Used clothes sheets towels paired shoes handbags belts and soft toys will all be accepted. Bags can be dropped to the school shelter before this date, and all support will be greatly appreciated.

SINGING CLUB: West Limerick Singing Club will hold their next session in the Ramble Inn Abbeyfeale on Friday May 3 at 9pm. Special guest will be Deirdre Scanlon from Monagea, and all singers, storytellers, and listeners are welcome.

FLEADH CÉILÍ: A Fleadh by the Feale Céilí will be held in Fr Casey’s GAA Clubhouse Abbeyfeale on Friday May 3 at 9.30pm. Music by Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band and all are welcome.

HOLY COMMUNION: The children of Carrigkerry NS will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion on Saturday May 4 at 11am.

LIMERICK RUN: The annual Regeneron great Limerick run takes place on Sunday May 5 commencing from Perry Square, and finishing up on O’Connell Street. The time schedule is 9am Marathon, 10.30am Half Marathon, 12.30pm 6 Mile. For more details contact 061-609627 or log onto www.greatlimerickrun.com

CE SUPERVISORS: Community Employment (CE) Supervisors and participants play a key role in the provision of much needed services within their communities. They look after community halls, GAA and soccer pitches, church and school areas, and maintenance of green areas, and lots more. The scheme is designed to help disadvantaged people or those in long-term unemployment to gain work in the local community as a stepping stone to regular work. The 1,250 Supervisors, and Ass-Supervisors who manage the local projects on a day-to-day basis are crucial to the success of the schemes. They lead the delivery of services by the participants, and mentor, identify and source relevant training for them, which is crucial to their ability to find work.

The supervisor’s role is a non pension one at present despite the Labour Court ruling in their favour in 2008. They have been waiting now for the Government to provide them with a pension scheme, and their patience is running out. They have now launched a campaign of industrial action in order to get the Government to respect the Labour Court ruling and provide a pension scheme for them. In April 2018, the Dail voted to support the call for the implementation of a pension scheme for the supervisors, with only opposition from Fine Gael and the Independence Alliance TDs. The Community Employment Supervisors around the country launched local campaigns on Tuesday. April 16, calling for an immediate meeting with the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohue, in relation to the outstanding Labour Court recommendation concerning their right to a pension. The next action is a weeklong strike commencing on Monday May 13, which they hope will get some results. The local CE schemes do great work so hopefully the matter will be resolved.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Mary Mc Arthur Caherhayes Abbeyfeale, who won € 370 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday April 26. Tickets cost € 2 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, or from the radio station. All support is very much appreciated. New volunteers to get involved in all aspects of the station are always welcome.

CRAFT FAIR: Feale Crafters based in Abbeyfeale are holding a Craft Fair in Saint Ita’s Hall Convent Street Abbeyfeale on Saturday May 4 from 11am to 3pm. On display will be a large range of goods from several crafters who have come together in recent months to promote handmade local items. It is an ideal time to call in and view what is on display with, Communion, Confirmation, and special occasions coming up. Tea and coffee are available., and all support will be welcome.

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Ardagh/Carrigkerry Parish Notes from Tom Aherne

TEXT ALERT: Saint Kieran’s Community Text Alert is still open for new members to join up. Forms are available in local shops or from committee members for people wishing to join and receive text alert messages. Some people may not be receiving messages, and if so, they are asked to contact Pat at 087-2750061. It is a very good system and all members are asked to stay alert and inform Gardai (Newcastle West 069-20650) if they see any suspicious behaviour.

BIRTHDAY WISHES: Congratulations and best wishes in the future to Brendan Duggan School Road Ardagh who recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends. Brendan is a great supporter of Limerick hurlers, and a member of St Kieran’s Heritage Association.

CLEAN UP: Team Limerick Clean up was held across the local communities on Good Friday morning. Groups and individuals were out early cleaning rubbish from the roadways, ditches, and dykes. The weather was ideal and vast amounts of cans, bottles, and plastic was gathered up all over the city and county. Well done to all who made the effort to clean up our lovely countryside.

JOHN O’DONNELL: The death has taken place of John O’Donnell (Jim) of Liffane, Askeaton, peacefully at St Ita’s Hospital Newcastle West on Friday April 12.He was predeceased by his wife Maisie and son John. John was a lovely gentleman who will be fondly remembered by all who were lucky to know him. He was a musician who played the accordion and part of the family band in olden times and played with the Glenside Céilí Band. Hunting was also a favourite pastime of his. He lay in repose at Kieran Madigan’s Funeral Home, Main St, Askeaton on Tuesday, April 16 from 5 pm to 8 pm. His remains arrived at St Mary’s Church, Askeaton on Wednesday, April 17 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial followed afterwards in Relig Mhuire Cemetery, Askeaton. We extend our sympathy to sons Jim and Mossie, daughters Marie Behan and Noreen Noonan,(Commons Ardagh) sons-in-law Tom and Patrick, daughters-in-law Breda, Dympna and Catherine, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and large circle of neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.

CARRIE NASH: The death has taken place of Carrie Nash Nee O’Shaughnessy Churchtown Newcastle West peacefully, at her residence, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by her family on Friday April 12. She lay in repose at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Saturday April 13 from 5pm followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception Newcastle West . The Requiem Mass was celebrated on Sunday at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. We extend our sympathy to husband Stephen, daughters Hilary, Karen (Greally, Co. Meath), Jennifer (Lenihan, Manister), Catriona Kennedy (Ardagh), son Stephen (Co. Roscommon), brother John (Askeaton), sister Mary Neville (Limerick) and Carmel Fitzsimons (Askeaton), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

LOTTERY DRAW: The following are the Lottery results from Neary’s Bar on Monday April 15. The numbers drawn were 1, 22,23, and 25, and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who won € 40 each: Julia Greaney c/o Denis Greaney, Maurice Harnett Ardagh, Eileen O’Connor Carrigkerry, Pat Liston c/o Denis Greaney, and Joan Copse c/o Moloney’s. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 16,600 and the draw will be held in Reen’s Bar Ardagh.

GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated Rathkeale by 2-6 to 0-8 in Round 2 of the County Senior Football League at Coolcappa on Saturday April 13. Daniel Geraghty from the club lined out at corner back for Limerick who drew with Waterford 1-7 to 0-10 in the Munster Minor Football Championship at Dungarvan on Wednesday April 17. The club are still sighing up members for the Limerick GAA Club Development draw. Contact David Woulfe on 086-2205572, or Deirdre Ambrose on 087-9509218 for online registration and other details. The first draw will be held on Saturday April 27.

CAMOGIE SUCCESS: Congratulations to Cormac Behan Carrigkerry and Ahalin Primary School Knockaderry who won the County I.N.T.O./GAA mini sevens camogie competition at Mick Neville Park Rathkeale on Wednesday April 13. Cormac is a teacher at the school and was the trainer of the camogie team.

SOCCER NEWS: Carrig Celtic lost 4-2 at home to Rathkeale AFC in the Desmond Cup Quarter Final on Sunday April 14. Eoin Mc Enery and Seanie King scored their goals. Creeves Celtic had no match.

CUCKOO CALL: The Cuckoo has arrived (right on time as in previous years) in our locality and has been heard calling since Easter Saturday April 20. The birds singing is always a welcome sign that spring is passing, and summer is on the way.

RAMBLING HOUSE: All musicians singers’ dancers and storytellers are invited to Jim’s Rambling House Newbridge on Friday April 26 at 8pm. It promises to be a great night of music song and dance, and all are welcome.

MASS TIMES: The mass times in Ardagh/Carrigkerry parish will rotate from the last week end in April. Mass will be held in Saint Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturday April 27 at 6.30pm. Mass in Saint Molua’s Church Ardagh on Sunday April 28 at 11am.

VOLUNTARLY HOUSING: The AGM of Ardagh Voluntarily Housing Association will take place on Tuesday April 30 at 8pm at Neary’s Ardagh, and all are welcome.

CLOTHES COLLECTION: The Parents Association of Saint Molua’s National School will be holding a monster used clothes collection fundraiser in the coming weeks. Bags can be dropped at the school shelter in advance of the collection date of Thursday May 2. All used clothes, sheets, towels, bags, paired shoes, soft toys will be accepted, and all support will be welcome.

OLD MILL CLUB: The Old Mill Ladies Football Club thank all who supported their fundraising bag packing day in Tesco Newcastle West on Saturday April 20. A clothes collection will be held in early May, and a fundraising Coffee Morning in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday May 24. All support for these fundraisers will be greatly appreciated.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Helen Murphy Glenashrone Abbeyfeale, who won € 285 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Holy Thursday April 18. Tickets cost € 2 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, or from the radio station. All support is very much appreciated. New volunteers to get involved in all aspects of the station are always welcome.

CHURCH DATES: First Holy Communion will be held in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturday May 4, St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Saturday May 11,St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Saturday May 18 and in St Kieran’s Church Coolcappa on Saturday May 25. Confirmation will be celebrated in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Tuesday May 21.

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Ardagh/Carrigkerry Parish Notes from Tom Aherne

ANNIE MC ENERY: The death has taken place of Annie McMahon nee Mc Enery, Glensharrold, Carrigkerry, peacefully at Lystoll Lodge Nursing Home on Friday April 5.Wife of the late Patrick, and mother of the late Mary, she was 89 years old. She was a native of Castlemahon where she grew up and attended the local school. She married Paddy Mc Mahon from Glensharrold when she was 21 years old. They raised their family of eight children on their small farm, which Paddy supplemented with work in the Forestry. When he died in 1972 Annie was left a widow of 42 years. She toiled endlessly inside and outside to raise and provide for them.She lived a simple life caring for family and overcame many obstacles by getting on with life regardless. She got great enjoyment in later life from her grandchildren. Annie was blessed with a long and healthy life up to a few months ago when she entered Lystoll Nursing Home. Annie and the late Bridie Kiely her neighbour were great pals and were always ringing each other and attending the Social Club in Ardagh and the Desmond Complex in Newcastle West.

She lay in repose at Reidy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Sunday, April 7, from 5 pm followed by removal to Saint Mary’s Church Carrigkerry. Her Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Fr Michael Noonan, and her next-door neighbour Fr Tom Mangan on Monday, at 11.30 am. The symbols of Annie’s life brought to the altar included The TV Times, and two novels, Daniel O’Donnell CD and a piece of Jewellery. They showed her love for reading, song music, and style. Fr Michael told the congregation of his First Friday visits to Annie, and her granddaughter on behalf of the family paid her a tender and complimentary tribute. A special thanks also to her home help carers Betty and Joan who were so kind to her in her later years.

The funeral cortege passed Annie’s house on the way to burial in the family plot in Churchtown Cemetery Newcastle West. She will be sadly missed by her family and select group of friends. Life around the Grove, and the venue for the Platform dancing is a lot quiter now as the older generation pass on to their just reward. We extend our sympathy to her sons John, Michael and Thomas, daughters Julie, Margaret, Bridget and Kathleen, 14grand-children, great-grand-children, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in Peace.

COLLECTION THANKS: The Butterfly Club Rathkeale have issued a special thanks to all who supported their church gate collection held in Ardagh/Carrigkerry over the April 5/6 weekend. Thanks also to all the volunteers who stood at the tables and raised € 494.82.

LOTTERY DRAW: The following are the Lottery results from Moore’s Bar on Monday April 8. The numbers drawn were 14,15,16, and 28, and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who won € 40 each: Mike and Eileen c/o Josie, Paddy and Kay Daly Ardagh, Catriona Copse c/o Nora Dineen, Frances Aherne Coolcappa, and Margaret Collins c/o Moloney’s. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 16,400 and the draw will be held in Neary’s Bar Ardagh.

CARD PLAYING: Congratulations to Mike Young and Mike Mahoney who were prize winners at the Flag Floor card game held on Wednesday April 3.

ATHLETICS: Congratulations to Niamh Foley Old Mill and St Mary’s Athletic Club Rathkeale, who recently won the All Ireland girls U 18 60 Metre Hurdles at the National Juvenile Indoor Track and Field event at AIT in County Westmeath.

GAELIC GAMES: Saint Kieran’s were defeated 2-15 to 1-6 by Newcastle West in Round 2 of the County Senior Football Championship at dry and cold Knockaderry on Saturday April 6. St Kieran’s trailed by 1-5 to 1-3 at the interval and were outclassed by a powerful display in the second half. TEAM Robert Bradley, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Johnny Mc Carthy, Kevin Meade, Anthony Mullins, Brendan Mc Carthy, Liam Kennedy, Darragh Treacy, Jack Ben Harnett, Ray Cahill, Paudie Mc Carthy, Noel Callanan, John Hayes 0-1, Anthony Molyneaux 0-1, Sean Mc Sweeney 1-3, SUBS Seamus Mangan 0-1 , Killian Enright, John Doyle.

Roisín Ambrose from the Old mill club was a member of the Limerick ladies’ team who defeated Leitrim by 5-10 to 1-12 in the National Football League at Askeaton on Sunday April 7. Best of luck to Roisín and Limerick in the semi-final. Daniel Geraghty from the club lined out at corner back for Limerick who lost by 3-15 to 0-10 in the Munster Minor Football Championship at Newcastle West on Wednesday April 10. Croagh/Kilfinny defeated Saint Kieran’s by 1-17 to 0-13 in the West Junior A Hurling League semi-final at Rathkeale on Wednesday April 10. Saint Kieran’s defeated Saint Patrick’s by 3-5 to 1-8 in the County Premier Minor Football Championship at Coolcappa on Thursday April 11.

SOCCER NEWS: Carrig Celtic drew 2-2 away to Newcastle West Town in the Premier Division of the Desmond League on Sunday April 7. Noel Callanan, and Darragh Breen scored their goals.

HERITAGE NEWS: St Kieran’s Heritage Association held their April meeting in Coolcappa Hall on Thursday 4, Items discussed included The Big Hello weekend over the May Bank Holiday, Ballyloughane School 50th Anniversary Re-union, commemorative statue/plaque to Paddy Flanagan/Jim Quinn finders of the Ardagh Chalice, the Ardagh Chalice Festival, and lots more. People can support the association by placing their blue-chip tokens in the Ardagh Chalice container in Tesco Newcastle West.

EASTER CEREMONIES: The following are the dates and times for the Easter ceremonies in Ardagh/Carrigkerry: Holy Thursday April 18 Stations of the Cross 7.15, Ceremony/Mass in Ardagh at 7.30pm. Good Friday April 19 The Lords Passion, 3pm and Stations of the Cross 6.30pm in Carrigkerry. Stations of the Cross 7.30pm in Ardagh. Easter Vigil Saturday April 20, Mass in Ardagh at 9pm. Sunday April 21 Mass in Carrigkerry at 11am.

The following are the dates and times for Coolcappa/Kilcolman: Holy Thursday April 18 Mass in Kilcolman at 7.30pm. Good Friday April 19 The Lord’s Passion 3pm in Coolcappa. Stations of the Cross 7.30pm in Kilcolman. Easter Vigil Saturday April 20, Mass in Coolcappa at 7.30pm. Sunday April 21 Dawn Mass Kilcolman at 6.30am, and at 10am in Kilcolman.

LIMERICK CLEAN UP: The registration is now open for the fifth edition of TLC, Team Limerick Clean-up which takes place on Good Friday April 19. People can sign up at www.teamlimerickcleanup.ie Clean up events will be held in all the local communities, so please get involved in collecting rubbish which is a blight on our lovely countryside.

RAS MUMHAN: The Ras Mumhan cycle takes place over the Easter weekend. On Saturday April 20 Stage 2 will commence in Listowel and the riders will visit Ballylongford Tarbert, Glin, and then on to Athea for the first of three timed circuits through Carrigkerry Ardagh Ballyhahill and Glin before finishing up the hill out of Athea.

OLD MILL CLUB: The Old Mill Ladies Football Club are holding a fundraising bag packing day in Tesco Newcastle West on Saturday April 20. A clothes collection will be held in early May, and a fundraising Coffee Morning in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday May 24. All support for the fundraisers will be greatly appreciated.

VOLUNTARLY HOUSING: The AGM of Ardagh Voluntarily Housing Association will take place on Tuesday April 30 at 8pm at Neary’s Ardagh, and all are welcome.

TROCAIRE: The Trócaire Lenten appeal is an opportunity for parishioners to give a little to help the less well off in faraway lands of Guatemala, Uganda, and Lebanon. €10 can provide seeds for a family garden,€ 35 can buy lifesaving medicine for people, € 55 can create legal land boundaries to protect a family farm, € 65 can defend valuable people against land thefts, €250 can bring clean filtered water to one School, and € 1,500 can provide mental health support for ten refugees. The people there live in fear and close to starvation, so any amount people can give in their Trócaire box on this Easter Sunday will be beneficial.

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Ardagh/Carrigkerry Parish Notes from Tom Aherne

MARGARET BREEN: The death has taken place peacefully in the loving care of her family of Margaret Breen nee Shanahan Main Street Ardagh, (late of Monagea) on Saturday March 30.She was wife of the late Connie, and sister of the late Paddy and John. She came from Monagea to marry Connie and they set up home and raised their family at Ardagh Cross. A very creative and talented lady who excelled with her hands. She was a homemaker, dressmaker, and art and craft person, whose life resolved around her family. On a personal note I enjoyed our many chats, observations on life and her beautiful flower garden, while working in the village. She was a founding member of Ardagh ICA and her crochet work and baking talents brought joy to many. Her final years were challenging with ill health, but she received great care from Moira, and her team of carers.

She lay in repose at her daughter Moira’s residence Main Street Ardagh on Sunday March 31 from 5pm to 8pm. Her remains arrived at St Molua’s Church on Monday for 11.30am Mass which was concelebrated by family friend Canon Tony Mullins, and Fr Michael Noonan. The symbols of Margaret’s life brought to the altar included a flower, cookery book, rosary beads and family photo, which gave the attendance a flavour of her talents. The hymns and harp music enhanced the ceremony and family assisted with the readings, offertory and prayers. Canon Tony recalled his youthful visits to Breen’s which had a warm welcome for all. Their trips in the family green Volkswagen car to many dancing events around the county.

Her son Gerard on behalf of the family paid her a lovely tribute as the ceremony concluded. The large crowds that attended on both days showed the esteem Margaret and the Breen family are held in the local and wider community. She will be sadly missed by family and her select group of close friends.Margaret was laid to rest afterwards beside her late husband Connie who died on February 16, 2004 in the adjoining cemetery.We extend our sympathy to her daughter Moira and son Gerard, son-in-law Patsy, daughter-in-law Ber, grandchildren Jason, Darragh, Claragh, Caoimhe and Ronan, grand-daughter-in-law Mareta, sisters-in-law, nephews and niece, extended family and close friends. May she rest in Peace.

RAYMOND BROUDER: The death has taken place of Raymond Brouder Gortnadroma, Ballyhahill peacefully on Saturday March 30 at Saint Catherine’s Nursing Home Newcastle West. He was 86 years old and he had been a patient there for over three years. He was a warm and engaging person who was very involved in community work over the years. He was obliging with his time, getting things done and a supporter of Saint Kieran’s teams. He was a lifelong Pioneer, Eucharistic Minister, founding member of the Gortnadroma Action group and interested in sport and history. In his young days he was a member of the Knockfinisk Wren Group and a noted step dancer. He lay in repose in Saint Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Monday from 4pm to 8pm, and large crowds attended to pay their respects, as they also did for the mass and burial the following day.

His Requiem Mass was Concelebrated by Fr Tim Curtin, Fr Denis Mullane, Fr Brendan Duggan, Fr Austin Mc Namara, and Fr Tom Leane Dromtariffe, on Tuesday at 11am. Symbols of Raymond’s life were brought to the altar before the ceremony commenced. They included a copy of the Brouder Family Tree that Raymond compiled and led to a very successful re-union of members, Flowers as he was very interested in gardening, and he also had a fine tillage garden across the road. His fishing rod which gave him endless hours of enjoyment along the bridges and banks of the White River, A C.D. of music showing his love for traditional music and set dancing, A sod of turf which kept the home fire burning, and family photos to show his love for family. The hymns and music enhanced the ceremony and family assisted with the readings, offertory gifts, and prayers. Fr Tim gave us an insight into Raymond’s life during his homily. He was born on January 23, 1933 and he attended nearby Monamohill School, and Shrulawn Foynes for two years. He married Nancy in Slough England on July 19, 1954, and after returning to Ireland was employed by Limerick County for 30 years.He suffered declining health in recent years, leading to entry to St Catherine’s. Raymond was laid to rest afterwards during a rain shower in the local cemetery.We extend our sympathy to his wife Anna (Nancy) sisters Peggy and Philomena, daughters Margaret and Rose, sons Neilie,Tom, Patsy, Raymond, and Christopher, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in Peace.

SYMPATHY: We extend our sympathy to Ann, and Con Lawlor, and family Knocknagun Carrigkerry on the death of Ann’s mother Margaret O’Connor nee Mc Auliffe, Lower Athea on Sunday March 24.Her remains lay in repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home Athea on Tuesday March 26. Requiem Mass is St Bartholomew’s Church Athea on Wednesdayfollowed by burial in Holycross Cemetery. Sympathy also to all other members of the family and may she rest in Peace.

WEDDING WISHES: Congratulations and best wishes in the future to Timmy Madigan (Batman) son of Catherine and Timmy Lisgordan Ardagh and Denise Ryan, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary who were married in St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Saturday March 16. The happy couple held their reception in the Ballyseedy Hotel Tralee.

Congratulations and best wishes in the future to Tricia O’Connor daughter of Nora and Pa Glenastar Ardagh and Micheál Downey who were married in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturday April 6. The happy couple celebrated with family and friends at a reception in the Devon Inn Hotel.

CARRIGKERRY PLAYGROUND: The following are the results of the fourth 300 club draw in aid of Carrigkerry Playground: First Prize € 1,000 Patrick Brouder Kilcolman, Second Prize € 250 Deirdre Hayes, and three € 50 prizes were won by Eileen Falahee, Sonny and Teddy Liston, and Haulie Finucane.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Saint Kieran’s Community Alert committee would like to thank all who supported their church gate collection, outside Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Coolcappa, and Kilcolman to offset the costs of setting up the scheme on Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31. Forms are still available in local shops if people wish to join up.

LOTTERY DRAW: The following are the Lottery results from Neary’s Bar on Monday April 1. The numbers drawn were 10,17,21, and 29 , and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who won € 40 each: Laura Mai Woods c/o Moloneys, Fiona Hogan Cappagh, Patsy Donovan Ardagh, Ber Browne Glenville, and John J O’Connor Glensharrold. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 16,200 and the draw will be held in Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry .

GAELIC GAMES: Saint Kieran’s defeated Na Piarsaigh by 2-16 to 0-10 in Round 1 of the County Senior Football Championship at wet and bitterly cold Mick Neville Park on Tuesday April 2. Only the faithful supporters were present to witness a good start to the season. No scoreboard was in operation and no linesmen to add to the discomfort of patrons. St Kieran’s led by 1-8 to 0-5 at the interval in a match that saw John Hayes make his senior championship debut. TEAM Robert Bradley, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Johnny Mc Carthy, Kevin Meade, Anthony Mullins, Brendan Mc Carthy, Liam Kennedy, Darragh Treacy, Paudie Mc Carthy 0-2, Noel Callanan 0-2, Anthony Molyneaux 0-2,Ray Cahill 1-0, Sean Mc Sweeney 0-7, Seamus Mangan 1-0, John Hayes 0-3 SUBS Killian Enright, John Doyle.

SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic defeated Knockaderry 5-1 away to return to the top of the Desmond Division 2 League table on Sunday March 31. Carrig Celtic had no match. In the Premier Division of the Ladies League Kilcolman Rovers lost 6-1(Mary Lynch) away to Abbeyfeale Utd.

DISCO FUNDRAISER: An 80s-themed disco in aid of Milford Hospice will be held on Friday April 12 in Rathkeale House Hotel commencing at 9pm with DJ Ray Hogan. Prizes for best dressed individual, and best dressed group, door prizes, plus a raffle. Tickets cost € 10 and can be got from Mary Roche Cremins on 087-7473550 or Deirdre Hough on 087-6415449. All support will be appreciated, and proceeds will go to Milford Hospice.

CÉILÍ: A finishing up class set Céilí will be held in Con Colbert Hall Athea on Saturday April 13 commencing at 9pm, and all are welcome.

FUNDRAISER: Joan and Kathleen Sheehy are holding a coffee morning in Barrett’s Bar Glin on Sunday April 14 at 11.30am, to raise funds for Deel Animal Action Group. D.A.A.G, are a registered charity made up of volunteers from West Limerick who rescue and re-home stray dogs and cats. All support will be greatly appreciated and all are welcome.

BINGO: Tournafulla Development Association are holding a fundraising bingo in Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla on Sunday April 14 at 3pm sharp, with € 2,100 in prize money. A double book and two sheets are € 15, A single book and one sheet is € 13, and half books are available for € 5. Your support greatly appreciated.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Helen Woulfe Abbeyfeale, who won € 210 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday April 5. Tickets cost € 2 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, or from the radio station. All support is very much appreciated.

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