by Tom Aherne
MAURICE GREANEY: The death took place of Maurice Greaney of Milltown, Askeaton and formerly Carrigkerry, peacefully in the excellent care of Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, September 12. The Greaney family (Irish parents) arrived from Huddersfield in England to Stacks house in Carrigkerry in 1979. Maurice attended Newcastle West Technical school before moving to Limerick city a few years later. He worked as a male nurse, a prison officer and at security work. He was blessed with many talents being mechanically minded and very good with his hands for doing DIY projects. Outside of family his passions were classic cars and motorcycles and he made numerous trips with family and fellow enthusiasts around Europe and the US.
Reposing took place at Kieran Madigan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton on Thursday, September 14, from 5pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church Askeaton. The Requiem Mass was Concelebrated on Friday, at 12 noon by Fr Seán O’Longaigh and Fr Muiris O’Connor. The hymns were by Emily Clarke from her CD. Family members participated in the ceremony with readings, prayers of the faithful, offertory gifts and tribute. Symbols of importance to Maurice’s life were taken to the Altar before mass commenced. They included a classic car and motorcycle vest to show his passion for vehicles being a car and motorcycle owner during his lifetime. His prison officer’s cap and medical dictionary to show his years spent in taking caring of others. A cross to indicate his religious beliefs. Fr Seán paid his own tribute to Maurice, linking the readings and Gospel to the life he led during his homily. Son Shane on behalf of the family paid tribute and thanked all who supported them in the final weeks.
His former work colleagues formed a guard of honour as his coffin left the church and the funeral cortege was escorted by a motorcycle cavalcade to the cemetery. Burial took place afterwards as the rain fell down heavily at Kilcornan Cemetery. A large attendance from near and far was present despite the rainfall at both the reposing, Mass and burial to show the esteem that Maurice was held in. His passing came far too early in a life well lived as he had so much more to offer to family friends and the wider community. Sympathy to his wife Mary, sons Shane, Darragh, and Eoghan, sister Margaret, brother Peter, Uncle Sean, nephews, nieces extended family members and many close friends. May he rest in Peace.
MEMORIAL MASS: A Memorial Mass for the late John Barrett formerly of 8, The Cross Ardagh was held in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Saturday September 16. John passed away on Wednesday August 9 after a short illness in New York aged 66. A Memorial service was held in Franke E Cambell Funeral Chapel 1076 Madison Avenue on Monday August 14, followed by a cremation service. Sympathy is extended to his brothers Pat, Mike, Eddie, Joe, Gerry and sister Kathleen, their families, and a large circle of friends in New York and the Ardagh region. May he rest in Peace.
SECRETARY WANTED: Coolcappa National School are advertising for a school secretary for 5 hours per week. The ideal candidate must be willing to work to a high standard and work well with others. Experience in school-based systems will be an advantage. Please post your CV and letter of Application to the Principal Coolcappa National School, Ardagh, Co. Limerick. on or before Wednesday September 27. Envelopes to be clearly marked ”Application for Secretary.”
LADIES FOOTBALL: Congratulations to Róisín Ambrose from the Old Mill club who was named on the TG4 Junior team of the 2023 Ladies Football Championship. The awards will be presented at their All-Star Banquet at the Bonnington Hotel Dublin on Saturday November 18. Congratulations to the Under 16 team who defeated Ahane by 2-14 to 3-8 in the County Final in Martinstown on Sunday September 10.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated Claughaun by 1-10 to 0-9 in round 5 of Group 1 of the County Senior Football Championship played at Clarina on Saturday September 16. They led by 1-4 to 0-6 at half time. Team Anthony Molyneaux, Aaron Heffernan, Johnny Mc Carthy, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Sean Ryan, Brendan Mc Carthy (Captain), Mossie Shine, Darragh Treacy, Liam Kennedy, Mickey Long 0-1, Noel Callanan 0-4, Kevin Meade, Alan Daly 1-5, Eoin Mc Enery, Adam Lacey. Subs Cormac Mann, Anthony Mullins. St Kieran’s finish 4th in the table and retain their senior status for next year. The club were one of many who received sponsorship from the Cois Sionna Desmond Credit Union Club sponsorship evening held there. John Doyle from the St Kieran’s club was part of the Limerick master’s team who defeated Armagh by 2-14 to 1-13 after extra time in the All-Ireland Spirit Cup Final (Tier 5) at St Brigid’s Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon on Saturday September 16,
SOCCER NEWS: In the Desmond Division 3 League Cup Carrig Celtic lost 1-0 away to Glantine A and Kilcolman Rovers lost 3-1 away to Breska Rovers B. Creeves Celtic had no fixture.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday September 11. The numbers drawn were 7,2o,22,28, and there was no winner of the € 14,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Francis Mc Carthy Askeaton, DTG c/o Greaney’s, Nancy Barrett and family c/o Moloney’s, Kate Ambrose Ardagh, May Gallagher Ardagh. Next Monday night’s jackpot will be € 14,600. 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.
RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Mag’s Bridgeman, Knockaderry who won € 325 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday September 15.The tickets cost € 2, or3 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.
MILFORD HOSPICE: Ardagh ICA guild are holding their annual collection for Milford Hospice in the Community Centre Ardagh on Thursday September 21 from 10amto 1pm. Your generous support would be deeply appreciated.
HERITAGE MEETING: St Kieran’s Heritage Association will hold a meeting in the Community Centre Ardagh on Thursday September 21 at 8pm. Over the summer months some members participated in a number of walks around the area and also in Tralee, Lyreachrompane and Galbally. The arrival of the Gardai to Ardagh 100 years ago will be marked by the association next month.
SCRAP METAL: St Kieran’s GAA club will be holding a scrap metal collection on Saturday September 23. from 9am to 6pm in the new pitch car park in Ardagh, for people who may want to dispose of unwanted scrap metal. If they wish to do so they can contact Ivan on 087-657 7551 or David on 086-220 5572
OSKAR FUNDRAISERS: A number of fundraising events will be held by the St Kieran’s GAA Club in the run up to the Oskar night in the Devon Inn on Saturday November 11. The Peaky Blinders members will be holding a pig race in Neary’s Bar Ardagh on Saturday September 23. The Bridesmaids cast will be running a number of events beginning with a Bingo Loco event in Neary’s Bar Ardagh on Friday September 29. They will hold a clothes collection in Ardagh and Coolcappa on November 4, and 5. The Calendar Girls will be holding a Table Quiz in Neary’s Bar Ardagh on Friday October 6. The Snapper group will hold a tractor run in Ardagh on Sunday October 8 with registration at 12.30pm.
GREENWAY WALK: A walk will be held from Abbeyfeale to Listowel along the greenway on Sunday September 24 at 11am. It is in remembrance of Jim O’Connor from Kilmorna who was a great community person. All proceeds are in aid of the Cork, Kerry Bus operated by the Kerry Cancer Support Group. Donations can be made online or on the day.
SET CÉILÍ: A set Céilí will be held in Lyreachrompane Resource Centre on Sunday September 24, from 3pm to 6pm. Music by Taylors Cross, and spot prizes galore. Admission € 10. All proceeds in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation. Set dancing classes will commence in the hall Ballyhahill on Monday September 25, from 8pm to 9-30pm, with Fiona. All are welcome including beginners for a fun night of dance exercise and friendship.
CLUB DRAW: The next Limerick GAA Club draw will be held on Saturday September 30, and announced on the Sports Show on Limerick Live 95.The entry fee is € 10 per month or € 40 for the remaining four draws and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each month. The first prize is € 10,000, 2nd prize € 3,000, 3rd prize € 2,000, 4th prize € 1,000, 5th prize is an exclusive star prize, and 4 prizes of € 500, four prizes € 250, and 17 prizes of € 100. To join contact the local St Kieran’s club members in person, or online through the Club force App with direct options available. The club will receive 50% of all membership received which is vital for the running of it over the year. The star prize for September will be an Apple iPad to the value of € 500.