The Board of Management/parents held a special Mass and retirement Party for Mary Liston, Coolcappa, on Sunday 23^rd June   in Saint Colman’s Church Kilcolman, followed by refreshments and music at the School. Mary retired as Principal of Kilcolman N.S. at the end of the school year after 38 years of teaching there. Her family parents, pupils, past pupils, past board of management members and parishioners attended to celebrate her retirement and to show their appreciation of her dedicated service to the school.  We wish Mary a happy retirement and many good years of health and happiness.

The following are the Lottery results from Neary’s Bar, Ardagh on Monday 24^th July. The numbers drawn were 2,6,7,9, and there was no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the lucky dip winners as follows. €60 Bobby Woulfe c/o Neary’s Ardagh. €60 Martin Loftus, c/o Curley’s. €60 Sarah and Grace c/o Curley’s.€30 Mary Kiely c/o Josie O’Connor. €30 The Family c/o Curley’s. €30 Kit Relihan c/o Curley’s. Next week’s draw will be held in The Thatch Bar Newbridge, and the Jackpot will be €10,000.

Saint Kieran’s defeated Newcastle west by 2-5 to 2-3 in Round 2 of the County Senior Football Championship at windswept and rain spilled Bog Garden Rathkeale on Saturday 22^nd June. It was an impossible evening for football and all involved have to be complimented for their efforts. Saint Kieran’s with wind advantage trailed by 2-0 to 0-3 after a less than impressive first half display. The team gave their all and took the game to Newcastle West against the wind in the second half. They scored 2-2 and held their opponents to just 3 points to run out deserving winners. It was an overdue win over Newcastle West in the Championship and leaves them in a good position to progress to the knockout stages. TEAM. John Greaney, James Windle, Paudie Mc Carthy, Mike Windle, Brendan Mc Carthy Patrick Windle, Kevin Meade, Johnny Mc Carthy, John Doyle, 0-1 Jack Ben Harnett, 1-0 Anthony Molyneaux, Michael Flynn, Sean Mc Sweeney 1-3 Timmy Carroll, Ray Cahill. Subs Brian Crowley, 0-1 James Hough.

Saint Kieran’s defeated Kildimo/Pallaskenry by 1-9 to 1-7 in the County Junior B Football League semi final in Askeaton Gaelic Grounds on Wednesday 19^th June. They will meet Fedamore in the County Final.

Saint Kieran’s defeated Sean Finn’s by 1-9 to 1-7 in Round 1 of the West Junior B Football Championship in Askeaton Gaelic Grounds on Friday 21^st June.

The Final of the West Junior B Hurling League was held in Coolcappa Gaelic Grounds on Tuesday 18^thJune. Templeglantine defeated Feohanagh by 2-15 to 2-12 and the competition was sponsored by Neary’s Bar, Ardagh.

Congratulations to Old Mill who  defeated Mungret Saint Paul’s by 3-7 to 2-1 in the Limerick Ladies Football U-12 Cup Final at Kildimo  Gaelic Grounds on Sunday 23^rd June.

Jason Mullins was the referee for the Munster Ladies Championship meeting of Kerry and Cork in Cahirciveen, on Sunday 23^rd June.

We bid farewell to two well known singers, and entertainers in recent weeks. Slim Whitman the American great was 89 years old and a legend in country music, and a great favourite with Irish fans. His best known songs were Rose-Marie, and Indian Love Call. He was famous for his yodelling songs as well and will be sadly missed by his legion of fans.  Mattie Weldon from Bunmahon in Waterford was a well known entertainer around the Munster area. He performed in Knockaderry Community Centre on a number of occasions, and he was only 59 years old. He was best known for his songs about our famous hurling stars including Christy Ring, John Doyle, DJ Carey, and many lovely songs about his native Waterford. He received lots of airtime on the local Radio Stations, and featured on Around the Fireside with Jimmy Reidy on C103 Radio Station. He had a unique singing voice and he is a great loss to the entertainment scene. May they rest in Peace.

The summer edition of the Green And White Magazine is available at present, and it is another very interesting publication from the award winning team. It contains all the primary schools news plus lots of other features within the 36 all colour pages.

Carrigkerry / Old Mill Community Employment Scheme, with a supervisor and 16 participants concluded their one year term on Friday 21st June. It was another busy year for all involved in maintaining villages, school grounds, community centre, park areas, and playing fields. A new one year extension has been granted and this commenced on Monday 24^th June. The delay in Garda vetting for new participants to come on the schemes remains a big problem and places remain unfilled in many areas. This leads to a reduction in the material grant the sponsors can claim, which in turn can lead to a reduction in the work that can be done.  A universal Garda vetting scheme should be introduced for all citizens to cut out this nonsense we have at present, which suits the Government not having to pay an extra €20 per week to each new person joining the schemes. 

The death has taken place of Connie King Knocknaboula, Foynes, husband of the late Kate Cahill, Grouse Lodge, Kilcolman. Reposing at his residence on Wednesday evening last from 5pm to 8pm He was buried in Galecross Cemetery Listowel following Requiem Mass in Loughill Church on Thursday 27^th June. We extend our sympathy to his sons, daughters, and extended family members. May he rest in Peace.

The weekly summer shows featuring Comhaltas artists will commence on this Thursday 4^th July at 9pm in the Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine. They will run weekly over July and August to give visitors to the region the opportunity to see the top entertainers in action.

The Irish Pure Friesian Open Day 2013 will be held on the Ballykennedy herd of brothers John and Michael O’Connor   Ballingarry on Friday 5^th July at 12 noon. They are the sons of Carrigkerry native Michael O’Connor the well known singer. Michael and family have build up the herd over the last 30 years to its present top class status.  Visitors can view the herd and enjoy the stock judging and trade stands on view. All are welcome to attend the open day and best wishes to the family in the future.

West Limerick 102 Community Radio is to host a night to crown Miss West Limerick 2013 in the Devon Inn, Templeglantine, at 8pm on Friday 5^th July. Contestants will have to be from or living in the West Limerick area and be aged between 18 and 28 up to 5^th July.  A judging committee will interview the contestants on the day and again on stage that night before declaring a winner. It promises to be a very exciting night and more details from the Station at 66200.

West Limerick Community Radio is holding a car boot sale and indoor market on Sunday 7^th July from 9am to 3pm at Newcastle West Community Centre. Admission is € 2 with children free, and to book a stall contact the station on 66200.

The annual Garden Fete and Vintage Rally will be held in the grounds of Rathfredagh Cheshire Home on Sunday 7^th July. A very enjoyable afternoon is promised and all support appreciated.

The launch of the Newcastle West Golf Club 75^th Anniversary Book will take place at the Clubhouse in Rathgoonan Ardagh on Sunday 7^th July at 7.30pm. It will be launched by Jimmy Deenihan Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.  It promises to be a very enjoyable read and well done to the committee that compiled it.

Coolcappa/Kilcolman Parish new Mass times for the next six months come into operation from this coming weekend. Mass in Saint Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Saturday 6^th July at 7.30pm. Mass in Saint Kyran’s Church Coolcappa on Sunday 7^th July at 10.30am.

The annual graveyard Mass will be celebrated in Kilbradern Cemetery on Sunday 14^th July at 2pm.