by Jer Kennelly

CARE of the Aged Moyvane/Knockanure, a chiropodist will attend the Marian Hall Mon. Apr. 15th at 10.20 a.m. For appointment contact Noreen 068-49238.

SCHOOL; congratulations to Maria O’ Carroll who won, “Split the Bucket Fundraiser.” Many thanks to the Knockanure Parents Association for their work. Please continue to support.

PARISH: To mark Youth Week April 20th to 26th Moyvane/Knockanure Parish Pastoral Council would like to include young people in the Vigil Mass Saturday April 20th 7.30pm. We are inviting young people to come forward and participate in this celebration to mark Youth Week. If you would like to be involved please contact any of the following Parish Pastoral Council members before Monday 15th April. Mary 087 2429183, Ursula 087 6309851 or Anne 086 3456808.

All are welcome.

Parish Safeguarding Audit, the Diocesan Safeguarding Committee would like to thank all Parish Safeguarding Representatives, Priests, and Parish Secretaries for taking the time to complete the annual parish safeguarding audit. The results from the audit are included in the most recent safeguarding newsletter which is available on the diocesan website. It is particularly encouraging to see the increased number of youth-based ministries that are back up and running across the diocese. A special thank you to all involved in establishing these ministries

Thank you Tom! For Holy week in Knockanure parishioners took a little wooden cross from the Church and let it represent for them anyone they wished to pray for, or worry they have, or burden they are carrying. These were then returned to the altar on Good Friday for the Stations of the Cross and their intentions were remembered. We wish to offer a special Thank You to Tom Fitzgerald, Knockanure who made 80 of these little crosses Mile buiochas Tom.

2nd Collection at Masses next weekend 20th&21st Apr.’24 for Peter’s pence.

The Diocese of Kerry is delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of Youth Week from 20th to 26th April. Details on www.dioceseofkerry.ie

DEATH of Patricia King, Bruach Na Gaile, Moyvane, on April 8th, 2024. Sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends. A private funeral and Cremation has taken place for Patricia, as was her wish.

DEATH of Sister Imelda Kennelly, Sister of Charity of Jesus and Mary. Formerly of Finuge, St. Mary’s Delvin, Co. Westmeath and Ros Glas Convent, Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Imelda- in her 97th year, died on 8th April 2024. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and extended family in Kerry, the U.K. and U.S.A; by the SCJM Community in Ireland and abroad.  Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, 11th April, in Moore Abbey Chapel, burial to follow in St. Evin’s Cemetery, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Requiem Mass recording can be viewed on the following updated link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuUzBg3AXU4

ANNIVERSARIES: John Joe Mulvihill, Maureen Moloney, Joe O Carroll, Fr. John Lucid, Teresa Kennelly, Sr. Bridget Windle, Mary McElligott, Lizzie Lane, Emer Ward, John Dunne, Matt Kennelly, Denis Fitzgerald, Paddy Carroll, Marie Collins, Nora M Cronin, Paddy Barrett,  Peg O Sullivan, Nora Fitzgerald, Ian Cahill,

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat.13th Apr.’24- Moyvane for William Hudson (1st Aniv) at 7.30pm; Sun.14th Apr.’24- Knockanure for Florrie Mullin RIP, Recently Deceased at  9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for Mike Brosnan (1st Aniv.) & his mother Nora Brosnan (Aniv.’s) at 11am; Tues.16th Apr.’24 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Weds.17th Apr’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Thurs.18th Apr’24 Moyvane a Private Intention at 10am; Fri.19th Apr.’24 Knockanure a Private Intention at 10am; Sat.20th Apr.’24 Moyvane for James & Beaton Pongid (Aniv.) Ahalana at 7.30pm; Sun.21st Apr.’24 Knockanure for Angela Kearney, (3rd Aniv.) at 9.30am, and Mass Moyvane for John Shanahan & his father Patrick (Aniv.’s) & deceased of Shanahan & Egan families at 11am.

APRIL is the month of the Blessed Sacrament.

ART Donation: 16 Kerry artists have donated their art for Incognito, online art sale, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. visit www.incognito.ie, and see work of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, at www.jackandjill.ie

WRITER: Emer Fallon a poet and fiction writer living in West Kerry is the new Kerry Writer in Residence. For further information and to sign up for Writers on the Bus, or for a group, or one-to-one, session with Emer Fallon, email her at [email protected], or call on 066 718 3541.

THE TECH in Abbeyfeale:  The college will be open from 10am – 1pm on Wednesday April 17 and again in the evening between 6-8pm.  Find out what courses are on offer.

CASHFLOW: Tirlán; The co-op also said it will establish an advance payment scheme which will offer “cashflow” support to suppliers. “The advance payment scheme is a voluntary scheme offering milk suppliers an advance on future milk payments of 5c/L (based on March milk volumes).

“The advance payment, which will be made to the trading accounts of participating milk suppliers, will offer approximately €3,000 of interest-free cashflow support to an average milk supplier and will be set off against actual milk payments due over the peak months of May, June and July of 2025,”Tirlán added.

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/tirlan-launches-new-e30m-weather-support-package/

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CONFIRMATION DAY IN DUAGH, the fifth & sixth classes’ confirmation candidates of both Duagh & Lyre will be confirmed on, April 18th with two ceremonies. The first ceremony with 32 candidates will take place at 1.30 p.m. with Fr. Declan as celebrant. The second ceremony with 27 candidates will take place with Bishop Ray at 3.30 p.m.

Confirmation Listowel ; 62 candidates from Scoil Realta na Maidne, Presentation Primary & Killocrim schools  will be confirmed by Bishop Ray on April 19th at 2.00 p.m.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE over the May Bank Holiday weekend as the Fleadh by the Feale festival reaches its 30th year, there will be two major concerts over the weekend, with Celtic Steps at Coláiste Íde agus Iosaif on Saturday 4th May, supported on the night by the School Traditional Band, while on Sunday 5th the Mulcahy Family will be playing at the Glórach Theatre.

KATIE AT THE GLÓRACH:  Written and directed by Therese Prenderivlle, comes to the Glórach Abbeyfeale on Sunday, April 21st.  Tickets available at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com or 0871383940.

AIB Community Backing Event for everyone: AIB – Banking Made Easy, Tues.23rd Apr. 6pm at AIB Branch Listowel. Aim of Event – Interactive learning of AIB’s Internet banking. Presentation from the Gardaí on Financial Safety Online. Presentation about banking facilities at An Post. All welcome.

RECOVERY HAVEN: 6-week course designed to help participants transition from active treatment to living beyond cancer. Begins 23rd April. Contact: 0667192122.

CONCERT: The Kerry Choral Union Spring concert in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry (cancer support house) St. Brendan’s Church, Upper Rock St., Tralee Sun. 21st Apr. 7:30pm. Tickets €10 from the door & online https://register.enthuse.com/.../KerryChoralUnionSpringCo.

Concert in celebration of the Dominican 800 takes place in Holy Cross Dominican Church Tralee Sun. Apr. 14th 7pm. Kerry Chamber Choir and Orchestra with guest soloists. Tickets available from Kerry School of Music or the Dominican office or at the door on the night. Suggested donation €20.

ST JOHNS Classical;  KammerPhilharmonie Europa on Wednesday April 17th  @ 8pm, and artist this month Damian Daly has Exhibition on all month, details from 068 22566.

WRITERS Museum; The Whole Wild World bus tour comes to Listowel. Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde is bringing a bus full of children’s writers and illustrators from Malin Head to Mizen Head, working with young readers to imagine new worlds in words and pictures. Be a part of the adventure and join them in Kerry Writers’ Museum on Tuesday April 23rd at 4 pm for this interactive storytelling event. Free Admission. Pre-booking required to 068 22212

TINTEAN Ballybunion- A tribute to Colm O’Brien on Friday 19^th of April at 8pm.

RAMBLING House in Listowel on last Thursday of the month; In Tarbert on Sat 20^th of April.

PLAY in Tarbert, “Separate Beds”, by Sam Cree, beginning on Sat 27th

MOYA Festival in Ballybunion on May Bank Holiday.

DANCE: Afternoon Tea dance in Ballybunion on 28^th of April beginning at 3pm. Social Dancing in Ballybunion every Tuesday night at 7.30pm.

SIAMSA in Tralee, Mary Conroy and Guests, including Francis Kennedy on Wed. 24^th of April, details from 066 712 3055.

Applications are being accepted for Chief Executive Officer at Siamsa Tíre. Employment: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

THE RISE FOUNDATION – Come to hear and see some new creations.  Put aside 1 hour and support  ‘The RISE Foundation’ – Venues are – Wednesday 1st May at 7.30pm – at St John’s Theatre & Arts Centre Listowel and on Saturday 4th May at 7.30pm in the Community Centre Tarbert. Pick up a copy of the new book Unrecorded Places in Between – poems by Paddy Creedon, artwork by Tricia Healy. All proceeds to the RISE Foundation. Recommended donation €10 per copy. “This splendid publication combines the heartfelt poetic words that Paddy Creedon has carefully crafted with that of artist Tricia Healy’s beautifully haunting artwork. The result is so relevant to today’s rupture and repair world where recovery built on love, respect, family, nature and healing can transform lives every day.” – Senator Frances Black.

BADMINTON: 51st annual Listowel club Invitational tournament which is held recently; Congratulations to Helen Browne (Moyvane) & Trish Herlihy (Listowel) who were selected to play on the Munster o40 Interprovincial team in the Interprovincial competition. Players from the county that are travelling to MTU Cork on Sunday 14th of April to play in the Munster rounds of the doubles and mixed championships.

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry; To mark the 40th anniversary of the hospital at Rathass, Tralee an invitation is extended to join them for special events throughout the day on Thursday, April 25 2024.

RUN SUNDAY MAY 5TH, Great Limerick Run is the biggest mass participation sporting event outside Dublin. https://greatlimerickrun.com/gallery/

ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY – Knock – June 1st:  For more information and to see a list of buses going from around Ireland please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com

AGRICULTURE: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/?referrer=https://www.gov.ie/agriculture/

RHODODENDRON week, which falls between 8-14 April this year, is an annual event held at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow. It is during this week that the OPW showcase the highlights of the collection and explore the stories behind them.

National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh are managed by the Heritage Services of the Office of Public Works. The gardens are open daily from 9am to 5pm, access to the gardens is free. Free ‘Rhododendron Week’ guided tours will be held at 12 noon and 3pm.

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/a641b-celebrate-the-beauty-of-rhododendrons-during-rhododendron-week-at-the-national-botanic-gardens-kilmacurragh-co-wicklow/

WIND Energy Ireland estimates that 43 per cent of Ireland’s electricity last month came from wind.

MTU invites companies, start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and the general public to visit the campus from 8.30am to 11.00am to ‘Connect with MTU’ on Friday, April 26^th 2024.

FUNDS: Kerry County Council recipients under Fáilte Ireland’s Regional Festival & Participative Events Programme 2024. Kerry Fleadh Cheoil 7^th to 17^th June approved for E1,579 and Listowel Storytelling Festival E1,692 and John Moriarty Moyvane Festival 21^st to 23^rd of June approved for E2,144. Many other festivals around the county also received approval for funds.

GRANT: €26,000 has been awarded for the production of special programmes on Radio Kerry.

The money will help Mairéad Ní Mhathúna make programmes for Radio Kerry — 20 episodes of Gaeilge Le Chéile 3 (€8,619); 10 episodes of Logainmneacha Chiarraí Volume 2 (€8,456); A Green and Gold Vintage Run (€4,722) and Shores of Strength: Women in Tralee Bay’s Oyster Harvest (€4,670).

PILGRIMAGE: Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (led by Bishop Ray) Aug. 29th-Sept. 3rd’24 from Kerry Airport to Lourdes, return. Cost €925. Booking 087-9318976

Lough Derg (2024 season) for information 071-9861518/[email protected]

FULL moon on 24^th; Land around here is the wettest ever’——————

The 1921 drought stands out as the most severe and most widespread drought in Europe since the start of the 20th century. The precipitation deficit in all seasons was large, but in none of the seasons in 1920 and 1921 was the precipitation deficit the largest on record. The severity of the 1921 drought relates to the conservative nature of drought which amplifies the lack of precipitation in autumn and winter into the following spring and summer.

https://cp.copernicus.org/articles/17/2201/2021/

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Weather 1920; Carrick-on-Shannon, 12 January 1920 – The main roads on both the Leitrim and Roscommon sides of Carrick-on-Shannon are flooded today after fierce winds, accompanied by rain, hail, thunder and lightning, swelled the waters of the River Shannon to the point of bursting its banks. In Roscommon, some houses were knocked down by the force of the gale, and there are reports of cattle being killed by lightning.

In Tipperary and Limerick rivers also burst their banks, leaving low-lying areas completely submerged by water and roads in and out of certain localities impassable.

https://www.rte.ie/centuryireland/index.php/articles/gales-and-heavy-rain-bring-flooding-and-disruption

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GREENS: Vegetable growing in Ireland will be difficult, due to weather and the low return for work risk and involved. Fresh vegetables are available in the wild, only lookout for them and save on imports and reduce their C02 footprint;  https://www.botanical-online.com/en/food/wild-vegetables

AGE Friendly Kerry; The overarching goal of Ireland’s Age Friendly Cities and Counties Programme is that every local authority area in Ireland will be a great place in which to grow old.

https://www.kerrycoco.ie/community/age-friendly-programme/

POOR CLARES CARLOW: invite women age 22 to 40 years for a cuppa and a chat to find out more about our life. This will take place on Saturday May 4th from 2.30pm-4.30pm. If interested contact [email protected] before the event.

FEAST of St. Fáillbhle is celebrated on Tues. 16th April. According to tradition, when St. Patrick left Croagh Patrick in Mayo and came to the place now called Cill Fhobhair near Claregalway, he was so impressed by the devotion of Fáilbhle that he ordained him priest and bishop on the same day.

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OLD: SeniorLine: Would like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91.

MARCH for Life is  a collective voice demanding change, unity, and empowerment for women facing challenging choices. Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, 2:00pm, 2024 Marching in Dublin from St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House. All support welcome.

AID: Bóthar: Limerick based Irish charity Bóthar are dedicating their Easter Appeal to humanitarian aid for Palestine. Cheques or Postal Orders may be sent to Bóthar, Regus Castletroy, Business Reply, Limerick, V94 Y6FD. Donations by phone on 1800 26 84 63 or online at Bóthar.ie.

ROSARY Rally: Knock – June 1st The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre.

 

PAPERS: Irish People, The 1974-10-26 Irish People

1974-10-26 Irish People

Woman Starves Herself To Death

A waitress from Co. Limerick, who suffered from the starvation disease Anorexia Nervosa, and whose diet consisted of coffee and crackers, was only 4.5 stone in weight when she died, an inquest was told in Limerick yesterday.

The pathologist, Dr. J. W. Koten, Regional Hospital, told the jury that he carried out a post mortem and described the body as a Belsen or Auschwitz type.

The inquest on Miss Ann McSweeney of Carrigoreilly, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick, was told that efforts on the part of the dead woman’s relatives to get her to eat or to get medical attention had failed. She was very upset since her mother’s death and had not eaten properly.

The coroner, Mr. Tom Mitchell, was told that the woman died from pneumonia on August 21. Dr. Koten said that such instances of starvation were not rare by any means.

“We see a case in our (Regional) hospital every two or three months,” he said. ‘The starvation was caused by Anorexia Nervosa, a nervous condition which caused a loss of appetite which, when it lasted over three to five months, caused

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Forcible Feeding For Viewers

Single channel viewers may have missed a marvellous documentary style drama, “Shoulder To Shoulder” on B.B.C., which depicted the agony of forcible feeding on Suffragettes fighting for woman’s votes in the 1900s.

Based on a real story, it showed how a sheltered Lady Lytton, sister of an Earl, joined less favoured

womenfolk on hunger strikes that led to forcible feeding on Suffragettes fighting for woman’s votes in the 1900s.

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https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/IP/id/6045

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A WEEKLY PAPER OF IRISH NEWS AND MISCELLANY, AND DEVOTED TO THE BUSINESS, SOCIAL, ATHLETIC AND POLITICAL DOINGS OF THE IRISH-AMERICAN POPULATION OF GREATER NEW YORK.

VOL XVI. WHOLE NO. 887 NEW YORK, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1911

New York NY Irish American Advocate 1911 – 0531.pdf

SHROVE TUESDAY IN KERRY. Attempted Marriage Under Police Protection

On Tuesday morning as early as six o’clock a number of persons, principally females, assembled outside the gate of the Listowel Parish Church, with the object of witnessing a marriage of a labouring man from Ballybunion road, to a fair enchantress whose affections he had captured for some time. But as in other cases, the state of true love did not run smoothly, for at the time appointed for the sacred ceremony, a third party arrived on the scene in the person of a very sturdy young damsel, who there and then claimed prior claim to the young man, while mostly at the same time a fourth party in the shape of a man arrived on the scene and threw himself at the feet of the intending bride, and with all the ardour of a lovelorn juvenile In his teens, besought her to be his. The marriage however, did not take place, though it was rumoured afterwards that the males in question entered Into negotiations with a view to coming to a satisfactory matrimonial arrangement with the fair dames—something in the shape of a matrimonial four-hand reel

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An extraordinary event happened in Ardfert some few nights ago, when William Cleary, a labourer and a man of powerful physique from Springfield Ballyheigue, ran amuck. He rushed from his home with nothing on him but his shirt and after running a distance of five or six miles arrived at the Ardfert police barracks. He smashed in the fanlight and strange to say, being the huge man he managed to squeeze his body half way through the aperture. All the time he kept shouting for the police to shoot him that the Devil was in him, and kept his tongue protruded, stating that It was the Devil’s tall. After a desperate struggle the police managed to secure him. He only had one slight cut In the palm of his right hand, and considering the position he was in his escape was providential.

The following day he was committed to Killarney Lunatic Asylum.

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Kerry Football Team’s Annual Ball at Manhattan Casino, 155th st. and 8th ave

Limerick Men’s Association (W. 45th st., right resting on rear Kerry Men’s Association)

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St Patrick’s Day Parade

LINE-UP OF THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TAKING PART IN IT.

Over 50,000 Men Will Take Part in the Parade—300,000 Spectators Will Line 5th Ave. From 42d St. to 120th St. to Witness Grand Pagant. (See paper for much more)

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It all started with a childhood passion for family history. Our Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet developed an interest in genealogy at a young age, even impressing his middle-school teacher with an exemplary genealogy project at age 13 — and it was that passion that led him to start MyHeritage 20 years ago. In the two decades that followed, the company has transformed from a scrappy startup in a Bnei Atarot barn with chickens clucking in the yard to an international phenomenon with millions of users and 550+ employees spread across multiple continents.

https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/02/myheritage-a-20-year-story-watch-our-documentary-film/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=408223_newsletter_202404&utm_term=20+year+documentary&utm_content=EN&tr_date=20240410

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WORKOUTS

The overarching principle of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is that the harder you do an exercise, the more physiological benefits you accrue; thus, by incorporating intervals of higher intensity efforts in your workouts, you can get more fitness bang for your buck in less time.

When we think about HIIT, we tend to think about going absolutely nuts on a fan bike or doing all-out sprints.

https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/the-japanese-3×3-interval-walking-workout/?mc_cid=242452a15c

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FEAST of St Brendan 16^th of May:

Twenty years ago, a group of local people from Fenit under the direction of Father Gearóid Ó Donnchadha embarked on a journey to honour St Brendan in his native birthplace Fenit. Planning permission was obtained for a 12 foot statue designed by Glenflesk sculptor Tadhg O’Donoghue to be placed on the summit of Samphire Island at the entrance of Fenit harbour.

https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/open-week-visit-st-brendan-heritage-park

by Marian Harnett

PROLOGUE:  “For somebody to do well in school, somebody needs to make him go to bed on time and get a good 10 hours sleep.  Someone must make him do his homework.  Somebody must feed him breakfast in the morning and somebody must make him mind the teacher.  If those things are not done, I don’t care how much money you put in the school system, education will not occur”.  Walter Edward Williams.

DEATH:  Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Emmet Colbert whose funeral took place recently.  May he rest in peace.  We also offer our sympathies to the Mc Mahon family on the death of Noreen – her ashes were interred on Saturday.

JIVING LESSONS AT THE RAILWAY:  Friday nights. 8.30pm. No partner required. Contact Tom 087 9360421.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION:   Friends of St Ita’s Hospital Church gate collection will take place at the church gate on Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st April. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

LAUNCH OF FLEADH BY THE FEALE: On Friday 19th April, the Fleadh by the Feale Committee are proud to present the launch of this year’s Festival at the Cellar Bar, Abbeyfeale.  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival and a number of events are planned over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, including two monumental concerts featuring Celtic Steps on Saturday, May 4th and the Mulcahy Family on Sunday, May 5th, as well as the perennial festival favourites that include the All Ireland Bones Playing Championship, various workshops, The Storytelling and the Street Busking to name but a few.  So keep this coming Friday free and be sure to drop in for a great night of music and song kicking off at 8.30 pm, and find out more about the numerous events that will be happening during the festival.  From all involved with The Fleadh by the Feale Committee, we thank you for your ongoing support, and look forward to seeing you all on Friday evening.

NOREEN BARRY’S PLAYSCHOOL:  Noreen is now taking booking for September.  Call her on 087 2499797 or visit the school at Teach na Féile New Street from 9 – 12 noon.

COFFEE MORNING FOR MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN:  A huge thank you to all who supported, baked, donated, ran the raffle, served the teas last Saturday.  Fran Leahy will be travelling shortly and all your donations will go directly to be spend on the late Fr. Tim’s Mission.

FIRST AID RESPONDER (FAR) COURSE:  Started Monday, April 15 in NCW.  Further information [email protected] or 086 8171759 (after 6pm).

GLÓRACH NOTES: Unanimity is rare amongst audiences but all who had the privilege of seeing Katie on stage last September were astounded at the writing, acting and direction, as well as the accompanying sound and lighting that were excellent also.  Written and directed by Thérese Prenderville, Katie tells the story of Tony & Maureen’s grief-stricken journey as they mourn the loss of their only child, Katie.  A powerful play that explores grief, love, loss and friendship, it packs a considerable emotional punch.  Not to be missed, Katie, presented by the Súgán Theatre Company, plays for one night only at the Glórach Theatre on Sunday, April 21st.  Curtains up for the drama at 8 pm, and tickets can be booked at 0871383940 or at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com

MARCH FOR LIFE:   Shining a spotlight on Ireland’s abortion law and calling for compassionate support systems for expectant mothers. The March for Life is more than just a demonstration; it’s a collective voice demanding change, unity, and empowerment for women facing challenging choices. Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, 2:00pm. Marching in Dublin from St. Stephen’s Green to Leinster House. All support welcome.

 BIBLE: By popular demand, Pat Higgins and Sean O Mochain are continuing their ‘Journey through the Bible’ for the next six Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm in Athea Library. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

PRAYER FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE WEATHER:  Loving God, we pray to you in good times and also in difficult ones too.  We give thanks for the blessings of our countryside.  We pray for fine weather for our farmers and all those who work the land.  Our prayers are for the land to dry up, so cattle can get out and crops sown.  We pray for balance to our seasons and especially now we pray for some sunshine and dry weather.  Amen.

 INFORMATION EVENT FOR OVER 60’S:  Thursday, April 18 from 10.30 -1pm in The Longcourt Hotel, Newcastlewest.  Speakers Clare Flynn Mental Health Ireland, Karen Fenessy Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme, Michele Gilbourne Solicitor and Anne Goughan Local Link Limerick.    Event free but must be booked in advance with Dearbhla on 069 66293.

OPEN DAY AT THE TECH:  The college will be open from 10am – 1pm on Wednesday April 17 and again in the evening between 6-8pm.  Find out what courses are on offer, meet the staff and register if you find a course you’d like.

FLEADH BY THE FEALE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS: PRO Lorcan Curtin  sends the following:   Preparations are well underway for what promises to be a momentous celebration over the May Bank Holiday weekend as the Fleadh by the Feale festival reaches a significant milestone.  Now in its 30th year, there will be two major concerts over the weekend, with Celtic Steps; the show taking to the stage at Coláiste Íde agus Iosaif on Saturday 4th May, supported on the night by the School Traditional Band, while on Sunday 5th the internationally renowned Mulcahy Family will be playing at the Glórach Theatre.  Tickets available online at eventbrite or in person at the Siopa Milseáin.  Check out our Facebook page for more information regarding these events and also the wide variety of workshops that we will be running.  Another constant has been the Storytelling on Sunday, so plenty of time yet to practice for a song or recitation over the May Bank Holiday Weekend.  Launch night coming up at the Cellar on Friday 19th April, the countdown begins.

CANCER: The standalone Oncology Unit at University Hospital Kerry projected completion and handover date is 2026.

FEALE CRAFTERS ARE BACK:  The Square, Saturday, April 27.

GLIN Castle job; Full & Part Time positions available.  Email your C.V. & Cover Letter to [email protected]

LARTIGUE MONORAIL AND MUSEUM:  Last train run at 4pm. The Summer Season will recommence on Monday May 1^st.  Check out the museum too when you visit.

POPE’S NEW BOOK:  Pope Francis’ autobiographical book entitled “Life. My Story in History,” written with Vatican journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, set to be released on March 19 by HarperCollins.: The book spans over 300 pages and covers all aspects of Pope Francis’s life, from his relationship with his family, especially with his grandparents, their emigration to Argentina in 1929, a “little derailment” during his seminary period, and World War II with its dramatic atomic epilogue.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/podcast/the-young-vatican/2018/10/synod-youth-2018-stay-tuned.html

ALL IRELAND ROSARY RALLY – Knock – June 1st:  The All Ireland Rosary Rally is back this year on Saturday, June 1st in Knock. The day begins with a Marian Conference at 9.30 am in St John’s Centre. Speakers include: Fr Michael Donnelly, Sr Ana Margarita Lanzas SCTJM, and Fr Joseph Maria Deane CFR. Then there will be an opportunity to meet over 20 apostolates from around Ireland from 11.30 am in St John’s Centre. A well-renowned speaker from Miami called Mother Adela Galindo will deliver the keynote Rosary talk at 1 pm in the Basilica. Then there will be the Stations of the Cross outside at 2 pm, followed by the Rosary Procession. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan will be the Main Celebrant of the 3 pm Concelebrated Mass which will include Anointing of the Sick. Confessions are available throughout the day, and there will be rosary and scapular-making workshops in the marquee. For more information and to see a list of buses going from around Ireland please visit www.AllIrelandRosaryRally.com

ALONE the organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more info.’

RALLY: Ireland International Rally of the Lakes will take place from May 3- 5.

VIGIL FOR PALESTINE The weekly Listowel Vigil for Palestine takes place every Tuesday,6pm – 7pm in The Square, Listowel.  All Welcome.  For information email [email protected]

DESMOND CASTLE NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  The Castle NCW will be open until 05 November. Please note these dates may be subject to change. Please check with site in advance of any planned visit.  Open daily  10:00 – 18:00.

MAUREEN’S SPRING BREAK:  Staying in the Great Northern 4* Hotel, Bundoran ,four nights, five days..  Would you please note that the times for being picked up have changed :Listowel the Square remains the same 8.30am.   Abbeyfeale opposite the Church Bus Stop 8.45am.  Newcastle West opposite Longcourt House Hotel bus stop 9.15am.  Rathkeale House Hotel 9.40am.  Croagh Bus Stop  10am.  South Court Hotel Car Park 10.30am.    We will be starting our journey picking up in Fitzpatrick’s bus on Sunday 28th April, in the Square Listowel at 8.30am.  Abbeyfeale bus stop opposite the church at 8.45am. Newcastle West 9. 15am. bus stop opposite the Longcourt House Hotel, 9.40am Rathkeale House Hotel  then onto the South Court car park 10.30a.m.   We will be stopping in Galway for breakfast, then onto Knock where there will be some free time. For more information   Contact Maureen 087  9845102.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage (Thursday 20th to Tuesday 25th June 2024) is back in its full capacity for 2024, bringing a full team of workers and assisted pilgrims. If you would like to be a volunteer helper on the pilgrimage, please contact the organisers of the pilgrimage at the Limerick Diocesan Office on 061-350000.

JUNGLE CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER FOR ALL WEATHER PITCH:  This year we are hoping to get started on a much needed all weather facility for the town.   Fundraising Committee; Joe Weir 087 4545434, Maurice O Connor 087 4121153, Sandra Murphy 0872295573, Pat Fitzgerald 0830691062.

 SOCIAL DANCING IN DUAGH SPORTS AND LEISURE COMPLEX;  There’s a fine crowd and a lovely floor in North Kerry’s newest dance venue every Friday night from 9-11pm..  Dancing to Noreen Ashe on Friday, April 19.   Admission €10.

BLOOD DONATIONS:  3,000 units needed per week to maintain the national blood supply.  Phone 1800222111 for details of local clinics.  The hospital requirements are 6% higher than this time last year.

RAMBLING HOUSE; Listowel on last Thursday of the month and Knockanure on the first Thursday of the month. Clounmacon Rambling house Friday 12^th of April.

.FUNDRAISER FOR DROMTRASNA N.S.:  Dance to Olivia Douglas at The Devon Inn on April 18.  Doors open 8pm.  DJ 8.30pm – 9.30pm, Olivia on stage 9.30pm.   Tickets €20.  Further information 085 1590520.

WOMENS WELL-BEING GROUP THROUGH HORSES:  Sunday mornings, Re connecting to yourself, slowing down, ground based, no horse riding, no horse experience needed, Fitzgerald’s Equestrian Centre.  Contact Caitriona 085 2642374/[email protected]

ROAD TRAFFIC ALERT:   Limerick City and County Council advice Road Users and Businesses that Water main Replacement and Road Pavement Works are taking place from the Church of Assumption in Abbeyfeale to Mount Mahon. Some days there is more of a hold up than others, if you can, leave plenty of time to get through town.  There’s also talk about a burst pipe so might be safer to drink bottled water.

SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES:  Waltzing, jiving etc. in the Plaza Hall, Listowel for Beginners: 7.00-8.00 pm, advanced: 8.00-9.00 pm. For bookings, please contact 087 7541631.

SET DANCING CLASSES: Set dancing classes are held in Ballyhahill Hall at 8pm; Marian Hall Moyvane with Timmy Woulfe on Monday’s; Con Colbert Hall Athea  at 9pm, on Tuesday’s, and Fr. Casey’s Clubhouse Abbeyfeale  at 8.30pm on Wednesday’s.

ANNUAL ST PIO AND ST PHILOMENA PILGRIMAGE to San Giovanni and Mugnano will take place from 15th –19th July led by Michael O’Connor and Spiritual Director, Fr Sean Jones. For further information and booking please contact Michael 087 2677656 or JWT 01 2410800. The First Class relic of St. Pio is available from Michael or anyone who would like a blessing. Many Healings , Miracles and graces have taken place through the intercession of St. Pio.

RADIO MARIA: Radio Maria is a Catholic radio station, available via Saorview on television, – Saorview channel 210. It can also be listened to via their website radiomaria.ie   Each day they have Mass, Rosary and other prayers, and Christian music and hymns. Also, discussions and talks on all aspects of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church. It is run by many dedicated people and deserves our support. Tune in and find programmes that you enjoy.

FATIMA KERRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE: Guided Tour Led by Fr Noel Spring ( Castletownbere), 4* Hotel Fatima, Half Board, 10th—15th of May €979pp. For further information contact Maureen Harty 066 7131328, Barter’s Travelnet: 021 4851700 or kcallaghan.

  CHARITY: Mark Fleming Memorial Charity, Cars and Coffee Meet:  A cars and coffee meet will take place at the Ferry Car park, Tarbert on Sunday April 21^st,ample parking for spectators, with Tarbert Power Station allowing the use of their car park.  All proceeds of this event will be for the SADS department in The Mater Hospital.

YOGA CLASSES:  Yoga classes are held in Fr. Casey’s Club house every Monday evening from7-8.30pm with Mike Houlihan 0872732591.

JOB: Lifeguards Wanted: Are you interested in working as a Beach Lifeguard? Clare, Fingal and Limerick are currently looking for lifeguards for the 2024 period. You will be responsible for performing rescues, administering first aid and the supervision of activities at the beach amongst other duties. For further information about these roles and many more can be found at https://watersafety.ie/careers/

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES: Three Day Pilgrimages begins Friday, May 31 until Thursday 15th August.  https://www.loughderg.org/2024season/

FATIMA: Led by Fr. Noel Spring – Travel Date: 10th – 15th May 2024. 4 Star Hotel Fatima Group Leader Maureen Harty: 066-7131328 Should anybody be interested contact directly at Barters Travelnet, Cork. 021 4851700 or email Karen [email protected]

MARRIAGE: Worldwide marriage encounter weekend will be held in the Focolare Centre Prosperous, Co. Kildare, Friday 26th Apr.-28th Apr.’24.  Register online www.marriageencounter.ie

CAMINO: A group from Athea are hoping to do 100km of the Camino Frances from Sarria to Santiago from June 12-19. Average walk 20km per day, please contact Denise on 086-6095716.

 MESSAGE FROM MAUREEN:  A very sincere thank you to everyone who posted stamps, dropped off stamps and candles at the River Island Hotel, Castleisland and Fitzpatrick’s bus hire office. Candles can be dropped off at’ Fit for you’ alterations shop opposite the Church corner Boherbue and Sewing shop in Church town just above Hunt’s shop.  Again thank you to everyone. God Bless.  Maureen 087 9845102.

ST.ITA’S DAY CARE AND SHELTERED HOUSING:  Meals on Wheels – Available to Everyone.  Collect from the Centre or have it delivered.     Wednesday, April 17^th. Shepherd’s Pie or Lamb Chop.  Thursday, April 18 Pork Chop or Sweet and Sour with Rice.     Friday, April 19 Fish or Meat Alternative.  Please let us know if you require a Gluten Free option.  Price List Soup €1, Main Meal €7, half portion €5.  Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3.  Dessert €2.  Contact 068 51850.

SPRING CLEAN: nationalspringclean.org – the online resource for An Taisce’s National Spring Clean, Ireland’s nationwide anti-litter campaign which takes place during the whole month of April.  In 2023, 5,640 groups registered to carry out clean-ups throughout the country – Volunteers who participated in the Spring Clean 2022 collected an estimated 2,600 tonnes of litter.

https://nationalspringclean.org/

 JANICE CARRIG MINSTRY:  Holy Spirit Prayer Meeting last Sunday of each month at the Desmond Complex at 3pm.   A prayer meeting will also take place in Scartaglen Church on Sunday, April 21 from 2.30pm.  Everyone welcome. Rosary, Divine Mercy, Scripture and healing.  The world is so in need of prayers.

 40 HOUR FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD: in St. Brigid’s Chapel, Church of the Resurrection Killarney: Thursday 5th May beginning at 5 p. m. Finishing with Holy Mass on Saturday 23rd May. 0876884124.

ACCORD CATHOLIC MARRIAGE CARE SERVICE CLG SEEKING MARRIAGE PREPARATION FACILITATORS

If you have a positive attitude towards marriage in the Catholic Church and have the enthusiasm to be part of the Accord team in supporting couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage Accord wants to hear from you! Successful applicants will receive professional training and will be part of a team.

DANCE: Afternoon Tea dance in Ballybunion on 28^th of April beginning at 3pm. Social Dancing in Ballybunion every Tuesday night at 7.30pm.

1. JOSEPH’S YOUNG PRIEST SOCIETY:   An hours adoration of the Blessed sacrament will take place after evening Mass on Saturday, April 20, to pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

SENIOR LINE:   Would you like someone to talk to? SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 4591.

RECOVERY HAVEN: A 6-week course designed to help participants transition from active treatment to living beyond cancer. Begins 23rd April. Contact: 0667192122.  The Kerry Choral Union Spring concert in aid of Recovery Haven Kerry (cancer support house) St. Brendan’s Church, Upper Rock St., Tralee Sunday. April 21 at 7:30pm. Tickets €10 from the door & online https://register.enthuse.com/…/KerryChoralUnionSpringCo.

 CHURCH NOTES:  Co Parish Priests of the Pastoral Area:   Fr Denis Mullane

087/2621911 Fr Tony Mullins 087/2600414 Fr Willie Russell 087/2272825 Fr Dan Lane (Retired) 087/2533030 Fr James Ambrose (Retired) Tel 087/7740753.   Divine Mercy Meetings will take place every Monday evening after 7 pm Mass. Baptisms in Abbeyfeale will be celebrated on the first Saturday of each month at 5.00pm. Also, on the second Sunday of the month after the 12noon Mass. Contact the Sacristy 068/51915 during Mass Times.

Mass Intentions:  Saturday 6.30pm Mary O’Connor, Bridge Street. Barbara McGill, The Hill Months mind.  Sean & Diane O’Mahony, Caherhayes. Bessie Meehan , Kilmorna.  Sunday 10am Michael O’Hanlon, Collins Park. Kathleen Gleeson, Kilconlea Lower. Gerry O’Connor. Kitty Cotter Main Street Months Mind.   12noon Will Joe & Mary Collins and their sons Billy & Tom the Hill. Padraig & Patsy Cleary, Killarney Road. Monday 7pm Richard Tobin and deceased family members.  Adult Choir practice every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.   Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support www.aware.ie Tel: Freephone 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm). Email: [email protected] Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland www.bodywhys.ie Email: [email protected] 01 2107906. Information and Support for Birth Mothers – whose babies were placed for adoption may be found at www.birthinfo.ie or by calling the relevant section of TUSLA at +353 818 445 500.  Grow Mental Health- Friendly Community based groups for anyone experiencing mental health issue through 12 Step Program of connection, hope, identity by empowering people to nurture their positive wellbeing by supporting personal growth through education, peer support and self-teaching. Based in 33 Henry Street and Croom, several meetings including new meeting on Monday 11-1pm. Contact Michael 086-6063182/Celia 0861526966/Www.grow.ie   Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is back in its full capacity for 2024, bringing a full team of workers and assisted pilgrims. If you know someone (family member, neighbour, friend etc.) who would like to travel as part of our assisted pilgrim section please let them know. Further information available from Limerick Diocesan Office on 061-350000.

LOUGH DERG PILGRIMAGES 2024:   A pilgrimage to Lough Derg is all about letting go, a time to see one’s daily life as it truly is. The Three Day Pilgrimage provides a kind of breathing space in which people can calmly explore and reflect on where they find themselves in their lives at that moment in time. Part of the spiritual benefits of any pilgrimage is learning to take nothing we have for granted. It is an opportunity to give thanks to God for having the health, the time, and the freedom to do the pilgrimage. It’s a moment to remember one’s loved ones at home and anyone who particularly asked for prayers, and also to say a prayer for fellow pilgrims. Lough Derg is a sacred place apart to bring burdens and leave them behind, to seek healing for wounds and to ask for them to be healed. These are just some of the reasons pilgrims continue to travel to the sacred Island. One Day Retreat. May: Sunday 5th, Monday 6th, Sunday 12th, Tuesday 14th, Saturday 18th, Saturday 25th & Monday 27th. The Three Day Pilgrimage will commence on Thursday 1st June and continue until 15th August (Sunday 13th August is the final day for pilgrims to begin the Three Day Pilgrimage for 2023). Admission €80 | Booking advised | Concessions available for students, seniors and groups. If you have any questions or queries regarding booking, please contact Lough Derg by email: [email protected] or telephone: +353 (0)71 9861518.

 USED CANDLES:  Thank you to each and every one of you who have already sent stamps and collected used candles.  Can I please point out that plastic ornamental candles are of no use.    Please continue the good work and again many, many thanks.  Please mention to the Sacristan in your church about the used candles, the Christmas Wreath candles are only used for that year and new candles are used next year.   God Bless, Maureen   087 9845102.

PARKRUN in Listowel takes place every Saturday morning from 9:30am.

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGES 2024 1st—8th May 2024 & 18th—25th Sept 2024. Cost €510. For further information contact Tom Collins: 086 8380406. Group Leader: Maura Harksen. Spiritual Director: Fr. Francis Nolan, 11th September for 7 nights.  Return flights from Cork to Dubrovnik, 7 nights in Hotel Dubrovnik. Breakfast & Dinner each day. Full Religious Programme. €879, per person sharing. Optional: Travel insurance and single supplement. Joe Walsh guides and representative throughout. For details & bookings contact: Maura O’Keeffe Harcksen (Tralee) on 087 151 7696 or 066 7127143.

ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY ALERT: Log onto Hi Digital – the step by step course to learn some digital skills and it’s free.  Ring them on 1800203030.   If you are travelling for medical or cosmetic procedures, you should inform yourself of both the risks and benefits of any procedures and discuss the plans with your medical practitioner before committing to any  procedure abroad.  If you are having a drink abroad, try to ensure drinks are poured from an original, sealed bottle. Whatever you do don’t click on any links that are texted to you.  Keep your security settings or security software up to date on your computer and change your passwords regularly.  Once you reach the age of 65 and live alone or with a person/s aged over 65 you are entitled to receive a monitored alarm system. But if you have younger people living in the house who are out for long periods of the day then because you are spending hours alone you are also entitled to the system provided that you are over 65.  The free equipment is provided by Pobal following an application from Abbeyfeale Community Alert, there will be a monitoring fee to be paid from the second year of installation to the installing company of €72.  Please note that this fee has increased by €6 and is payable in a lump sum each year after year one.  Should you not have a landline the installing company Task provide a sim card at a rate of €7.50 per month payable from day one.  Committee members are Michael O’Kelly N.T., Seamus Stack, Mossie Gleeson, Kathleen Collins, Mary McArthur, John O’Sullivan, Billy Quirke N.T., Cllr. Francis Foley, Susan Daly, Catherine Daly, Marian Harnett

C.L.G. Áth an tSléibhe 

by Damien Ahern

2003 County Final Charity Replay 

A huge crowd descended on Athea on Saturday last for the eagerly awaited 2003 County Senior Final replay in aid of Carol Liston O Connor and Family. The stewards were in place from 3pm, helping to guide traffic, while a shuttle bus was also in operation from outside the hall, kindly sponsored by Mullane Bus Hire. Attendees were greeted with a sea of flags (erected by Stelcon) in both team colours, a car on loan from Horgan Garage and ‘pimped’ by Danny Scanlon Paints Abbeyfeale, together with a  balloon arch at the entrance which was presented by Lisa O Sullivan & Theresa O Connor from The Balloon Attic. A marquee which was provided FOC from Niall King Partytime hosted some face painting for children, while refreshments were also on sale inside. MC Timmy O’ Donoghue did a fantastic job introducing the game and helping to build up the atmosphere to the 5pm throw in. Declan O’ Carroll was also one of the first to arrive to set up music and a sound system for our use throughout the day. Padraig Mc Gillicuddy from the Ballygarry House Hotel ensured our Referee (Conor Lane, Cork) and Cup Bearers Ellie Mai and Molly O’ Connor arrived in style to the field in a helicopter. The Cups for the day were kindly sponsored by All Star Logistics, and were decorated in the team colours by Hannah Mai Collins. The teams, together with the U10 Athea/ Dromcollogher teams then lined out for the march lead by piper Terry Brosnan from Mountcollins. Following Amhrán na bhFiann which was sung by a young girl from Broadford who was being delivered into the world during the 2003 Final, the replay was underway! At Half time the score was 0.04 to 0.03 in favour of Drom Broadford. All in attendance were treated to refreshments at the Club House at half time,  which were generously donated by local businesses  – Paul Collins Shop, Kearney’s Bakery, Sysco Ireland, Coca-Cola, Jacqueline & Sarah O’ Connor, Mark Reidy Distributions Ltd, Mike Hayes Construction, together with numerous other generous local bakers. Children also had a chance to take a photo with Mickey and Minnie Mouse who made a special appearance on the day organised by Bríd Hunt & Fionn Histon. The Athea Craft Group sold headbands in the Maroon and White of Athea which were purchased widely throughout the evening. The second half was then underway, and it was a very close encounter throughout! Finally it ended in a draw, – 1.06 a side, with Patrick Ahern taking home the Man of the Match award which was presented by Carol. Lizzie Murphy captured some special moments on her camera from the day, and the match was also filmed by Liston Video Services Newcastle West. Players and officials were treated to some post match refreshments provided by Eamon at Brown Joes. Thanks to Deirdre Mullane and team from the Irish Red Cross who were present during the match to help treat any injuries.  Following the match, there was a festival vibe in the village as the crowd gathered in the local establishments. The final event of the day was an Auction at Brown Joes which  was managed by Auctioneers Timmy O Donoghue, John Sheehan and Liam Galvin. Overall the day was a huge success, with €8510 raised at the Match, and a further €2685 raised at the Auction that evening. A huge word of thanks to everyone who helped out to make the day such a success story.  A special word of thanks to the younger members of our Club who were eager and anxious to help out with the stewarding, face painting, dressing up etc, who added hugely to the excitement and energy present on the day. Finally, thanks to the players who came out of retirement on the day, and thankfully escaped without serious injury.

County Teams

Hard luck to Geraldine Carmody who lined out in goals for Limerick last weekend in the Sharon O Keeffe Munster B Final against Tipperary.

All Ireland Final
Congratulations to Jonathan Fitzgerald., Coole East who played midfield for the Regeneron football team who won the All Ireland intermediate inter firm championship last week against  a team from Sligo.

Upcoming Men Fixtures
U17 Boys
The Shannon Gaels Athea team are playing Croom this Wednesday at 7pm in Round 2 of the County League.
U14 Boys
The U14 Boys are playing Drom/Broadford in Athea at 6.30 on this Thursday April 18th.
West Limerick League
Our adult men are playing  Granagh/Ballingarry on this Saturday evening April 20th  in round 4 of the league at a time to be confirmed.

2024 Membership
Membership is a vital part of ensuring our club’s continued success and development. Whether you are a player, coach, supporter, track user, parent of a player or member of the wider community, we welcome all new members.
The monies received are used towards: maintenance and development of facilities, playing equipment, affiliation fees, insurance, utility bills, team preparation and other administrative costs.
Please note – All players, coaches, mentors and committee members need to be registered before participating in training/matches for the upcoming year. Players must be covered by the Player Injury Sport fund, in the event of any injuries whilst representing the club. Guardians must ensure that all Youth players are registered.
Membership can be paid by following the link below, or by logging on to Club Force and Searching for ‘Athea GAA’. Tickets for the Club Draw are also on sale.
https://member.clubforce.com/memberships_cart_m.asp…
Split the Bucket

Congratulations to Norah Sheehan who was last week’s winner of Split the Bucket, going home with the grand total of €319. The next draw will take place on Monday April 22nd. Proceeds from this Draw will go towards the Carol Liston O’ Connor & Family Fund.  Envelopes can be purchased at Dick Whites, Collins Shop, O’ Riordan’s Pharmacy, Athea Credit Union, Brown Joes, Batts,Bingo at Con Colbert Hall on Friday nights, Chinese Takeaway, Gables Grill and during events at Pairc na nGael. Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

Clothes Collection
Our next clothes collection will be Monday 13th May. Start that spring clear early. Do not discard any clothing material in household waste. Drop them up to the field. Funds generated from this collection goes to buying new equipment for the season ahead.

Athea Community Games

Church Gate Collection

Athea Community Games Church Gate Collection will take place on Saturday May 4th. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Annual Sports Day 

The Athea Community Games Annual Sports Day will take place on Sunday May 12th from 2 – 4pm, weather permitting.