by Tom Aherne
JOHN BARRETT: John (Jack ) Barrett, Glenastar, Ardagh, died peacefully at home on Sunday July 23, surrounded by his loving family. The Barrett family came from the Turaree area of Glin to live in Mc Mahon’s farm in Glenastar in 1971. Mick and Alice and family settled well and became involved in all the local activities. Jack was highly regarded around the locality for his workmanship and work ethic. He was a family man, friendly witty and quiet spoken. He could turn his hand to building, carpentry, plumbing, electric work etc. Cool calm and collected he was very good with his hands and around machinery. He combined running the family farm with his day job at Brouder’s Fitted Furniture Glin, who paid him a lovely tribute on Facebook. He was also on hand if neighbours and friends needed help to repair items. Yet to reach three score and ten years his passing has robbed his family of a husband and father, relative and the wider community a friend and a person they could call on when a need arose.
Reposing was held at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Tuesday July 25, from 6pm to 8 pm. The funeral cortege arrived at St Mary’s Church, Carrigkerry on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11.30am. Fr Michael Noonan concelebrated with Fr Tom Mangan. Family members participated in the ceremony with readings, prayers of the faithful, offertory and tributes. Symbols of importance to Jack’s life were taken to the Altar before mass commenced. They included a framed photo showing his love for family, a model silage tractor for his passion for farming work, a screwdriver associated with his carpentry work, a set of darts for his leisure activities and his rosary beads as he was a regular church attendee. The first reading was from the Book of Ecclesiastes and the second reading was the first letter of St John. They were very appropriate for the life that Jack lived.
Fr Michael paid his own tribute, daughter Alice and brother Pat on behalf of the family before the final prayers. A large attendance was present at both the reposing, mass and burial to show the esteem that Jack was held in. Music and hymns were performed by Donie and Maura Nolan. Niamh Nolan and the Wren members paid tribute to Jack at the graveside. He was laid to rest afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery Newcastle West as the heavy rain fell . Sympathy to wife Nancy (nee Ahern), daughter Alice, sons Daniel and Mikey, brother Pat (Kildare), sisters Alice (Louth) and Gerardine (Moyvane), Alice’s partner Alan, Mikey’s partner Jodie, brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a wide circle of neighbours and friends. Jack’s presence around the Glenastar road will be sadly missed by all and especially by his family. May he rest in Peace.
DANIEL SHEAHAN: The death has taken place of Daniel ( Dan ) Sheahan, Beechwood Avenue, Newcastle West, and formerly of Ballyfolin, Kilfinny and Ballyine, Newcastle West, peacefully at St John’s Hospital on Friday July 21. Pre-deceased by his wife Ann and sister Peg. Reposing took place at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West, on Monday July 24, from 6.30pm with removal at 7.30pm to St Molua’s Church, Ardagh. The Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday at 12 noon and burial took place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery Newcastle West. Sympathy to his cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Dan was a building contractor and farmer, who played football with Kilcolman and was a member of the Old Mill Tug O War team. May he rest in Peace.
DYMPNA O’LOUGHLIN: The death has taken place of Dympna O’Loughlin (nee Mc Mahon )Carrig West, Athea, and formerly Monagea, Co Limerick, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on Monday July 24. Reposing took place at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Thursday, July 27 from 6pm with removal at 8pm to Monagea Church. The Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Sympathy to her husband Gerard, sons Kevin and Gerard, daughter Mary, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in Peace.
ROAD CLOSURE: Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Road Act 1993 of the decision of Limerick City and County Council to temporary close the road R523 from Ardagh village to Reen’s Pike road junction with the N21 to facilitate installation of ducting. The road closure will take effect from Saturday July 29 to Friday December 1 2023. Diversions will be clearly signposted and local traffic will be accommodated if possible. For queries regarding road closures please contact [email protected] or 061-556000
AWARDS NIGHT: The Desmond Ladies League held their annual awards night at the Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West on Friday July 21. Many awards were presented including one to Gillian Musgrave from Kilcolman Rovers who was the division 1 top scorer. Chairperson of the League is Siobhan O’Gorman a native of Kilcolman and Erin Hennessy from Carrigkerry is a member of the committee.
DEBRA IRELAND: The Debra Ireland Kerry Challenge 2023 took place on Friday May 19,Saturday 20, Sunday 21. Eamon O’Kane, Pat Toomey, Mike Histon and Joe Carrig from the Creeves/Shanagolden area participated in the 3 day 75 K Hike in the Dingle Peninsula. They were blessed with very good weather and over 120 people took part. All the participants raised funds to ease the suffering of children suffering from E.B. or Butterfly Disease. The local quartet are to be complimented for raising € 20, 116. 00.
GAELIC GAMES: John Doyle from the St Kieran’s club was a member of the Limerick masters football team defeated by Roscommon 1-9 to 0-10 at Rhebogue on Saturday July 22. Despite the loss Limerick progress to the knockout stages. Congratulations to former player Sean Mc Sweeney who was a member of the Australia team that won the World games football final in Derry last weekend. St Kieran’s meet Croom in round 1 of the County Intermediate hurling championship at Feenagh Gaelic grounds on Friday August 4 at 6pm.
CLUB DRAW: The monthly Limerick GAA Club draw was held on Saturday July 29, and announced on the Sports Show on Limerick Live 95. The St Kieran’s club had no winner this month. People can still join for the remaining draws by contacting the club promoters.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday July 24. The numbers drawn were 7,12,26,28,and there was no winner of the € 13,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Shay and Cian Greaney c/o Greaney’s, Shane Treacy Old Abbey Shanagolden, Catherine Enright Castlemahon, Kate Ambrose Ardagh, Winnie Murphy Coolanoran. Next Monday night’s jackpot will be € 13,900. 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.
RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Liam Galvin Newcastle West, who won € 255 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday July 28.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.
CEMETERY MASSES: Mass will be celebrated in Ardagh graveyard on Friday August 4 at 7.30pm. Mount Pleasant Sunday August 6 at 2pm. In Kilscannell graveyard on Friday August 11 at 7.30pm. In Glin Church grounds Sunday August 13 at 7.30pm. In Coolcappa Tuesday August 15 at 7.30pm.
CLOTHES COLLECTION: A clothes collection will be held in aid of Kilcolman N.S. on Friday August 4. Bags containing clothes, bags, shoes, sheets, pillow covers etc, can be dropped inside the wall near the school shelter. All support will be appreciated.
SAINT MOLUA: August 4, is the feast day of Saint Molua the patron saint of Ardagh parish. Mass will be celebrated in Ardagh cemetery on Friday August 4 at 7.30pm. The entrance to St Molua’s well is from the cemetery. The well is open to visitors to visit and do the rounds and take home some of its water. It is a nice place to visit for some quiet reflection, and to admire the nice flowers and shrubs along the pathway. Great credit is due to the committee members who put it in place over 10 years ago.
SINGING CLUB: West Limerick singing club are holding a special singing and storytelling session on Friday August 4 in the Ramble Inn Abbeyfeale. What Matters Programme presenter John Prendergast from Glin will record the full session.
LYREACROMPANE FESTIVAL: The annual Dan Paddy Andy festival celebrating its 25th anniversary will take place in Lyreacrompane north Kerry over the August weekend from Thursday 3, to Monday 7. A great spread of music, and dancing is anticipated with top attractions in the marquee, Paudie Mc Auliffe, Jack Keogh, Bernie Heaney, Mike Condon, Ger Healy Rae the Singing Jarvey, Heart and Soul, Coffey Family and Eddie Lee. A storytelling evening on Thursday. A bog walk and a Kids Party Club on Saturday. A 5/10k walk on Sunday. All the details can be got from Joe Harrington on 087- 2853570.
RAMBLING HOUSE: A rambling house will be held at Jim’s Newbridge on Saturday August 5, at 8pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers and dancers are welcome to attend.
VINTAGE DAY: Carrigkerry Playground and Sensory Park fundraising vintage run and family Day will take place on Sunday August 6. Registration at 12.30pm at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry. All tractors, cars and motorbikes are welcome to participate. Lines are currently on sale at € 5 for a raffle with 10 prizes on offer. 1st Voucher for Moran’s Red Cow Hotel, 2nd € 200 voucher for Prize Catchers Newcastle West, 3rd and 4th 3 month membership for Arena Gym, 5th € 70 voucher for Moloney’s Daybreak Carrigkerry, 6th € 50 voucher for Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West, 7th € 50 voucher for Ardagh Co-op, 8th, € 30 voucher for Greaney Butchers Ardagh, 9th Tower 2,2 litre Air fryer, 10th € 20 voucher for Home Office Newcastle West. The draw will take place in Moore’s Bar later that evening. There will be a family fun day also, plus a BBQ and live music in the bar. All support appreciated.