By Tom Aherne
The death has taken place of Sister Mary Julianna Doody (Nancy Doody), late of Liskilleen, Ardagh, Coolcappa and Ballyine, on Sunday December 6, at Clacton on Sea England. Nancy was born on November 10, 1931, and joined the Sisters of Mercy on September 12, 1947, and was a Primary School Teacher. Nancy was very proud of her Ardagh roots and used to holiday annually in Ardagh for many years and she followed the Commemorations of St Kieran’s Heritage Association in later years online. May she rest in Peace.
The death has taken place of Bernie O’Donoghue, nee Murphy, Reens West, Ardagh, and formerly of Cadamstown, County Kildare, on Tuesday, December 8, peacefully at Milford Care Centre. A private family funeral Mass took place in Monagea Church on Friday, December 11 at 12 noon, followed by burial in Monagea cemetery. We extend our sympathy to her husband Maurice, sons Eamon and John, daughter in law Katherine, granddaughter Leah, brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives and friends. May she rest in Peace.
The death has occurred of Cyril Collins (Ex Garda Síochána) Castle Court, Ballina, Mayo and Church Street, Newcastle West, peacefully on Sunday, December 6. His sister Pauline and late husband John Cussen used to live in Dunmoylan. John was an officer of Celtic Rangers soccer club and also the Desmond League. Pauline later moved to Ballyhahill to live. The Funeral cortege arrived to St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Tuesday, December 8 for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery. Predeceased by his wife Teresa, son Sean and sister Betty. We extend sympathy to his son Michael, daughter Moira, sisters Ita, Peggy, Pauline and Birdy, daughter-in-law Noirín, son-in-law Aidan, grandchildren Saoirse, Muireann, Iarlaith, Noah and Donagh, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. May he rest in Peace.
Mass has returned after a move back to level 3 regulations and is celebrated in Saint Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Saturday at 6.30pm and in Saint Mary’s Church, Carrigkerry on Sunday at 11am. Mass is celebrated in Saint Kyran’s Church Coolcappa on Saturday at 7-30 pm and in Saint Colman’s Church, Kilcolman on Sunday at 10am.
The Copse family Glensharrold, Carrigkerry have a lovely display of Christmas lights on their house and front lawn. A collection box is available for people who call to see the lights, who may wish to give a donation. The money collected will go to Milford Hospice, Limerick. Outside Carrigkerry Community Centre is a lovely lit up sign with up Limerick on it, beside their Christmas tree.
The FAI Cup Final for Women was played at Tallaght Stadium Dublin on Saturday last. The favourites Peamount United from Dublin defeated a young Cork City side by 6-0, to claim the double after being crowned League winners last month. It was a proud day for Sophie Liston from Newcastle West who was no 11 on the Cork City team. Daughter of Stephen Liston from Carrigkerry she played well but the experienced and more physical Peamount had too much talent on the day.
People can order Christmas door and grave wreaths locally from Moira on 069-76256 or 086-2123560. All the proceed will go to charity.
CLUB DRAW: The 8th and 9th December double Limerick GAA Club draws were held on Saturday December 12. The Saint Kieran’s club had no winner in either draw.
The following are the arrangements for Christmas masses in Ardagh/Carrigkerry. Due to Covid 19 restrictions the numbers in attendance at Mass are limited to 50 at each gathering. Following a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Mission team we have decided to operate a ticketing system to adhere to the limitations on the number of parishioners who can attend each service. We would love to operate an open house but unfortunately we are not in a position to facilitate everyone.
Tickets will be available from the parish office on Wednesday and Thursday, December 16/17, from 2pm to 4pm and on Saturday, December 19 from 2pm to 4pm in both churches. You must specify which mass you will attend and hand over your ticket to the ushers on duty at that specific mass. The Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated in Ardagh Church at 6.30pm and in Carrigkerry Church at 8.30pm. The Christmas Day Mass will be celebrated in Ardagh Church at 10am and in Carrigkerry Church at 11.30am.
The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday, December 7, in the Community Centre Ardagh. The numbers drawn were 16, 20,22,26, and there was no winner of the €3,600 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received €40 each: Tom Neary, Ardagh, Billy Liston, Glenastar, Mike Molyneaux, Ardagh, Fionn and Fiadh Madigan, and Joan O’Connor c/o Greaney’s. Next week’s Jackpot will be €3,700. People can play online using club force on the club’s Facebook page, with 6pm on Monday evening the deadline. The tickets are also on sale at the usual outlets, and all support will be appreciated.
Creeves Celtic held their eleventh split the pot fundraiser draw at Hanley’s Foodstore, Creeves, on Monday, December 7. Congratulations to Sheila Stevens who won €173. The entry fee is €2, with €1 going to the club and the other €1 to be paid out in prize money each week. The envelopes to place your two Euro in plus details, are available at Hanley’s Food store Creeves, Thatch Bar and Restaurant Newbridge, and from committee members. Participants can also sign up to a standing order made payable to the club, contributing €9 per month. The forms are available from committee members, and the draws will be held on Monday nights, and all support will be appreciated.
Congratulations to Johanna Dean, who won €300 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50draw held on Friday, December 11. Tickets cost €2 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloney’s Carrigkerry) or from the radio station. Tickets costing €5 are also on sale now for the annual Christmas draw which will be held on Monday, December 21. All support is very much appreciated. New volunteers to get involved in all aspects of the station are needed at present. The roles available include research and studio work, fundraising, creating new talk shows, documentaries and lots more. Contact the station at 069-66200 if interested.