By Tom Aherne
A music and set dancing night was held at the Flag Floor Rambling House, Glensharrold, Carrigkerry on Tuesday, August 9. It was the first such event held there since September 17, 2019, and a good crowd was in attendance with visitors attending from USA, Argentina, Clare, Kerry and Limerick. The night’s entertainment consisted of music, song, step and set dancing, with near full participation from attendees. The music was provided by Donie Nolan, Anita Bennis, Alex Massey, Caoimhe Ahern, songs by Eileen Massey, Caoimhe Ahern, Mary Doorety, step dance from Seamus O’Rourke, Annette O’Donnell.
During the summer of 2019 great nights were held there and then Covid struck in March 2020 and wiped out the last two summers. It was nice to see familiar faces returning and back enjoying themselves again. A lovely tea was served, and people engaged in conversation during the break. George Daly from the Weekly Observer was on hand to take photographs of the action and people in attendance. A night will be held on Tuesdays from 9 to 11.30pm over the coming weeks. There is no Eircode, but the venue is just past V9439N9, and all are welcome.
Congratulations to the dancers representing Ardagh/Carrigkerry Comhaltas who enjoyed a very successful weekend in Mullingar bringing home several All-Ireland titles to the locality. Photographs and report are on their Facebook page.
St Kieran’s defeated Feenagh/Kilmeedy by 2-17 to 0-15 in round 2 of group 3 of the county junior hurling championship played at Knockaderry on Saturday August 13. They led by 1-12 to 0-9 at half time. TEAM Cillian Ambrose, Anthony Mullins, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Aaron Heffernan, Jack Ben Harnett, Brendan Mc Carthy, Cathal McEnery, Micheál Murphy, Mossie Shine, Cormac Mann, Darragh Treacy 1-2, Mike Flynn 0-1, Eoin McEnery 1-1, Johnny McCarthy, Ian Mackessy 0-13. Subs Liam Kennedy, Anthony Molyneaux, Sean Ryan,
St Kieran’s lost to Adare by 3-17 to 1-4 in the second round of the West Junior B Hurling Championship at Newcastle West on Tuesday, August 9. They trailed by 0-10 to 0-1 at half time. TEAM Liam Ward, Darragh McMahon, Cillian Heffernan, Brian O’Neill, Conor Kelly, Mikey Breen, Kevin Meade, William Steele, Edward Fitzgerald, Conor Woulfe, Ray Cahill, Cathal O’Connor, Tom McMahon, Kieran Copse, Podge Balfe. Evan Donovan, Mikey Breen, Mike Steele, Cormac Hayes, James Woulfe. They are in Group 1 with Adare, Killeedy and Newcastle West, also in the group.
St Kieran’s were defeated by Athea Shannon Gaels 3-8 to 1-8 in the Under 17 football championship at Athea on Wednesday, August 10. St Kieran’s were defeated by Mungret by 6-16 to 0-4 in the Under 19 Premier County Championship semi-final at Clarina on Friday, August 12. TEAM: Oísín Ryan, Conor Kelly, Cillian Heffernan, Sean Long, Lorcan Murphy, Shane Fitzgerald, Mikey Long, Cormac Mann, Sean Ryan, Shay Greaney, Conor Woulfe, Tom McMahon, Darragh McMahon, Robert Cremin, Cian Brennan. Subs Craig McInnes, Brian Sheehan.
Old Mill defeated St Brigid’s by 2-12 to 0-9 in round 1 of Group 1of the County senior football championship played at Old Mill on Sunday, August 7. Old Mill lost to Monagea by 4-9 to 0-6 in round 1 of the county junior B football championship at Monagea on Saturday, August 6. The Under 16 team defeated St Brigid’s by 4-12 to 3-13 to progress to the county final.
Congratulations to Darragh McCormack, Mark McCormack both Ardagh and Cathal McMahon, aboard 188 Innocence, who were the overall winners of the Mermaid National Championships 22 at Foynes Yacht Club two weeks ago. It was the team’s fourth year in a row to win the event.
The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday, August 8. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 10, 29, and there was no winner of the €8,900 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received €40 each: Johanna Cussen (Online), Sean Downey, Ardagh, Shane Egan, c/o Neary’s, Sandra Murphy, Liskilleen (Online), Winnie Murphy, c/o Mackessys. Next Monday night’s jackpot will be €9,000. 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.
Congratulations to Jamie and Adam Barrett, c/o Christy Lynch, Shanagolden, who won €475, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday, August 12. The tickets cost €2, or 3 for €5 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloneys Carrigkerry, and Denis Greaney’s Shop Ardagh) or from the radio station. All support will be appreciated. The station can be contacted at 069-66200 if people have news of interest to the West Limerick area.
The death of Cliodna Cussen, a native of Newcastle West, on Monday August 1 , is regretted. From a very well-known family, her sculpture work can be found around her hometown and all over Ireland. The entrance gates to the Famine Graveyard in Newcastle West are perfect examples of her talent.
National Heritage Week is taking place from Saturday, August 13 to Sunday, August 21. Check St Kieran’s Heritage Association Facebook for local events they are running. Glenville House and Gardens Ardagh are open from August 13-21, inclusive (Heritage Week), Tuesday to Saturday from 9-30am to 1-30pm. Admission €5, Students €3, children and old age pensioners are free.
Mass will be celebrated at Lismakeera Graveyard, Askeaton on Wednesday, August 17 at 7pm, at Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton Cemetery on Sunday, August 21, at 3pm, at Beagh Cemetery on Monday, August 22 at 7.30pm.
Ita McQuinn is hosting a special celebration night at Monagea Parish Hall on Friday, August 19, at 8pm sharp. It is to celebrate Limerick’s three in a row All-Ireland wins and attendees are asked to wear the county colours. It promises to be a great night of Limerick music, songs and stories. All the night’s proceeds will go to charity, and all are welcome to attend .
Tarbert House in north Kerry is open daily until Wednesday, August 31, from 10am to 12 noon and from 2pm to 4pm. Ursula Leslie is your guide and to book ring 068-36198 and admission is €5.
West Limerick 102FM will hold their annual general meeting on Monday, September 5, at 7.30pm at the Long Court House Hotel, Newcastle West. All members of the community with an interest in the future of your local radio station are asked to attend. The West Limerick 102FM Board is made up of representatives from various groups including geographical, business, HSE, ETB, Irish Language, PPN, volunteers of the radio. There are a number of vacancies on the board, where nominations are currently being sought to join the board. Nomination forms can be obtained by emailing – [email protected]. Closing date for nominations is Sunday, August 21. 2022.
The College of Further Education and Training, Abbeyfeale Campus, is now accepting applications for a wide range of part-time courses commencing in September. These include Cookery, Art & Craft, Wood Turning, Upholstery, Furniture Restoration, Childcare, Local History, Genealogy and much more. For further details, and to apply, check out our website www.collegeoffet.ie/abbeyfeale or call us on 06831198.