By Tom Aherne
The death has taken place of Kathleen Ryan, nee Stack, Coolacokera, Ardagh and late of Ballinlonig, Dromcollogher on Thursday, November 25, peacefully at UHL. Wife of the late Shaun. Reposing took place at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Saturday, November 27, from 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to St Molua’s Church, Ardagh. Following the Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2.30pm, Kathleen was laid to rest afterwards in Grange cemetery. Sympathy to her family Dan, Kay, and John, daughter-in-law Therese, sister-in-law Mary, grandchildren Séan and Oisin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in Peace.
The death has occurred of Phyllis Murphy (née Daly) Knockfinisk, Carrigkerry, Athea, Limerick / Lixnaw, Kerry unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, at her residence in the loving care of her husband Timmy. A private family Funeral and burial took place, for immediate family, neighbours and close friends only, in accordance with the HSE guidelines and in the interest of public health. The Requiem Mass took place in St Bartholomew’s Church, Athea, on Sunday, November 28, at 12 noon, with burial following immediately after in Calvary Cemetery, Newcastle West. Sympathy to husband Timmy, brother Dr Aidan Daly (Tralee), sister Mary Kirby (Ardfert), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in Peace.
The death has taken place of Pat Reidy, Ardvone, Ardagh, suddenly at his residence on Sunday, November 28. He lay in repose at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Wednesday, December 1, from 6pm with removal at 7.30pm to St Molua’s Church Ardagh. His Requiem Mass was Concelebrated by Fr Michael Noonan and Fr Joe Cussen on Thursday at 11.30am. Pat was laid to rest afterwards in Calvary Cemetery, Newcastle West. Our sympathy to his wife Margaret, son Paul, daughters Jackie and Sarah, brother Johnny, sister Mary, sons-in law Rory and Brian, daughter -in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Kayla, Sadie, Cian, Gerri-Mae, Leah, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in Peace.
Marietta Sheehan Granagh walked 100 miles from October 17 to November 16 and raised €2,400 for St Joseph’s Foundation in Charleville. She is the former Marietta Smith from Glensharrold happily domiciled in her adopted parish for many years with John and family.
Old Mill ladies football club held their annual general meeting on Thursday, November 25. The following officers were elected to serve in 2022. Chairperson: Triona Ambrose, Vice Chairperson: Timmy Donoghue, Secretary: Deirdre Ambrose, Ass Secretary: Moira McEnery, Treasurer: Margaret Upton, Ass Treasurer: Tommy Carr, Registrar: Jill Liston, Children’s Officer: Breda Clifford, PRO: John Liston. The following management teams were put in place, Under 6 Aiden O’Connor, Under 8 Mike Quaid, Joe Ryan, Under 10 Tony O’Connor, Damien Garrihy, Under 12 Seamus Callahan, John Doyle, Tommy O’Grady, Deirdre Hough, Under 14 Tommy Carr, Koran Carr, Seamus Callahan, David Hurley, Under 16 John Liston, Pat Horgan, Ciara Carroll, Noel Guina, Jill Liston, Under 19 Paudie Kiely, Mike Murphy, Junior B, Paudie Kiely, Mike Murphy, Senior Ivan Neary, Jason Brouder + others to be confirmed, Fundraising committee, Timmy Donoghue, Pat Horgan, John Liston, John Danaher, Mary Smith. Best wishes for a successful season in 2022.
St Kieran’s GAA Club are holding the annual general meeting on Friday, December 10 at 9pm. It will be held online through Microsoft teams and those wishing to attend are asked to forward their email address to club secretary Ivan in advance of the meeting.
St Kieran’s were defeated by Galbally 0-15 to 1-10 in the County Premier Under 21 Football Championship semi final at UL Limerick on Friday, December 3. They led by 0-8 to 0-5 at half time but Galbally were in control in the second half to book their final place. TEAM: Craig McIness, Eoin Burke, Aaron Heffernan, Mike Shanahan, Lorcan Murphy, Daniel Geraghty, Shane Fitzgerald, Liam Kennedy, Cormac Mann, Michael Long, John Hayes 1-6, Jamie Baynham 0-1, Kevin Guina, Eoin McEnery 0-2, Cathal McEnery 0-1. Sub Stephen Lyons.
St Kieran’s lost to Templeglantine 3-9 to 1-13, in the County Under 21 B Hurling Championship quarter final at Ballingarry on Sunday November 28. St Kieran’s led by 0-12 to 1-4 at half time, but Templeglantine bossed the second half to advance. TEAM: Tom Mc Mahon, Eoin Burke, Aaron Heffernan, Edward Fitzgerald, Cathal Mc Enery 0-1, Jamie Baynham 0-1, Dan Geraghty, Cormac Mann 0-1, Liam Kennedy, Eoin Mc Enery 0-7, Michael Murphy, John Hayes, Michael Long, Dylan Cahill 0-3, Conor Kelly 1-0.Subs Conor Woulfe, Shay Greaney.
Creeves Celtic defeated Knockaderry 1-0 away in Division 1 of the Desmond League on Sunday November 28, with Richie Hayes scoring the all important goal that saw them joint top of the division. In Division 1 of the Ladies league Kilcolman Rovers lost 6-4 at home. Charlotte Lynch 2, Sophie Hennessy and Gillian Musgrave got their goals. Creeves Celtic had no fixture.
Christmas Wreaths for graves and door hangers are available locally and orders are being taken now. Contact Moira at 069 76256 Mobile No: 0862123560 Proceeds will go to charity.
The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday, November 29. The numbers drawn were 1, 13, 19 and 26 , and there was no winner of the €5,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received €40 each: Anne Holyhead
c/o Denis Greaney, Cillian Ambrose (Online), Tina Sheehan c/o Denis Greaney, Michael Liston Glenastar, Killian Enright (Online). Next Monday night’s jackpot will be €5,600. 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 third monthly split the pot draw on Friday, November 26. Congratulations to Marian O’Connor, who was the lucky winner of €522. Tickets to enter the draw are available at Neary’s Ardagh, Thatch Newbridge and Hanley’s Creeves.
Congratulations to Con and Mary Clancy, Broadford, who won €505 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday, December 3. The tickets cost €2, or 3 for €5 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloney’s Carrigkerry, and Denis Greaney’s Shop Ardagh) or from the radio station. All support will be appreciated. A number of exciting new programmes are being broadcast at present with more on the way. The station can be contacted at 069-66200 if people have news of interest to the West Limerick area.