By Tom Ahern
We extend sympathy to Henry Long and family, Rooskagh on the passing of his father Jim Long (Jim) Long, Suttons Cross, Ramsgrange, Wexford on Monday, February 15. In accordance with current restrictions regarding public gatherings a private cremation took place on Friday, February 19. The Long family were proprietors of the Central Bar in Main Street, Ardagh for a number of years. They are also associated with Rathkeale Boxing club, with Henry a coach and son Cormac winning numerous titles. Sympathy also to all the other family members, and may he rest in Peace.
Enrolments are now open for the coming school year 2021/22, at Kilcolman N.S. Enrolment forms can be found on the school website www.kilcolmanns.com and can be returned by post or by email to [email protected]
The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday, February 15. The numbers drawn were 7, 14, 26 and 30 and there was no winner of the €4,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received €40 each: Tommy Greaney, c/o Denis Greaney, Alex JC O’Sullivan, c/o Dawn, Ita and Tadhg Dineen, Ardagh, Breda Fulham, Ballyvoughan and Luke and Niamh c/o Mackessy’s. Next Monday night’s Jackpot will be €4,500. 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 split the pot draw at Hanley’s Food store, Creeves, on Monday, February 15. Congratulations to Emer Feehan who won €120. The weekly 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, and from committee members. People can also sign up by standing order for €9 per month. The draws will be held on Monday nights, and all support will be appreciated.
People may have noticed an increase in fuel prices in recent weeks. Petrol has gone up around ten cents per litre since Christmas, for no apparent reason. Consumers are hard pressed as it is especially at this time of the year, and fuel also rose in last October’s Budget.
The Bard of Sliabh Luachra Johnny Walsh from Mountcollins is steeped in music, song, dance and Gaelic games. His latest The Mighty Men from the Shannonside composition pays tribute to the Limerick hurlers who won the All Ireland Championship last December. Written and performed by Johnny with a lovely music beat the CD is priced €5 and on sale in select outlets due to Covid restrictions. It is receiving great airplay on Radio Kerry, Cork and Clare 102fm etc and all proceeds will go to Milford Hospice Limerick. Johnny told me he is close to his sale target but copies are still available and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Johnny has been involved with West Limerick GAA, the County Board, and Scór since the mid 1990s, and his colourful match reports and poems have featured in all the local papers. Over the years Johnny has been very generous with his time and talents, (attending numerous functions and events) to all clubs and organisations. A born entertainer, composer and storyteller (pure true) par excellence Johnny has lit up many a stage and venue, to the delight of all present. It is now people’s chance to return the favour to Johnny and to support the great work that Milford Care Centre do. Johnny can be contacted on 086-3517589 to arrange a copy.
Congratulations to Katie Phillips c/o Tony Hayes shop, who won €210 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50draw, held on Friday, February 19. This was the first draw for 2021 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Tickets cost €2 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloney’s Carrigkerry) or from the radio station. All support will be appreciated as finances are tight due to lack of fundraising. The radio station is off limits to members of the public at present, with only volunteers allowed access. When restrictions are lifted all will be very welcome to visit and get involved in programming. A number of exciting new programmes are in the pipeline for later in the year. The station can be contacted at 069-66200 if people have news of interest to the West Limerick area.
Notes are scarce due to Covid so this week we look back on parish notes from 50 years ago.
A Telephone Kiosk has been put up in Carrigkerry Village but is not yet in service. A dangerous bend in the village is to be removed by Limerick Council before the Kiosk is connected. The district will then have a 24 hour service. It is a must needed amenity as the community has no resident priest, doctor, vet , etc.
This week’s house dance in aid of Carrigkerry Festival will be held at Peg O’Connell’s farmhouse, Glensharrold. This lovely thatched farm house was recently featured in Rural Roundabout by Martin Ryan. Peg was a member of Cumann na mBan in her young days before moving to Glensharrold. Peg’s late husband Maurice worked at the Old Mill Creamery. The social will take place this Saturday night and will consist of a 41 Drive, and house dance, etc. Teas will be served by the ladies social committee. The bean a tí extends a céad míle fáilte to all.
Record prices are being paid for grazing land in West Limerick and to date prices ranging up to 30 pounds per statute acre have been paid for lands let on the 11 month system.
The death occurred at Saint Nessan’s Hospital, Croom of John T Woulfe Ballyine Newcastle West who was a respected member of the farming community. The funeral was from Ardagh Church to Grange Cemetery. The death of Mrs Margaret Morrow (nee Casey) occurred at her residence, Ballyine, Carrigkerry recently. The funeral was from Carrigkerry Church to Churchtown Cemetery.
Johnny Walsh on Song
The Bard of Sliabh Luachra Johnny Walsh from Mountcollins is steeped in music song dance and Gaelic games. His latest The Mighty Men from the Shannonside composition pays tribute to the Limerick hurlers who won the All Ireland Championship last December. Written and performed by Johnny with a lovely music beat the CD is priced €5 and on sale in select outlets due to Covid restrictions. It is receiving great airplay on Radio Kerry, Cork and Clare etc and all proceeds will go to Milford Hospice Limerick. Johnny told me he is close to his sale target but copies are still available and all support will be greatly appreciated.
Johnny has been involved with West Limerick GAA, the County Board, and Scór since the mid 1990s, and his colourful match reports and poems have featured in all the local papers. Over the years Johnny has been very generous with his time and talents, (attending numerous functions and events) to all clubs and organisations. A born entertainer, composer and storyteller (pure true) par excellence Johnny has lit up many a stage and venue, to the delight of all present. It is now peoples chance to return the favour to Johnny and to support the great work that Milford Care Centre do. Johnny can be contacted on 086-3517589 to arrange a copy