by Tom Aherne
FLAG FLOOR: During the months of June, July, August and September the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry held a set dancing and singing night each Tuesday. Very good crowds were in attendance, and all enjoyed the dancing, singing, whistling, stories and lovely food provided. People came from long distances, with a regular number attending from north Kerry. Joe came from Clarina and Michael from Ballincollig in Cork. The entertainment provided was similar to olden times and a throwback to the era of the rambling house dances. Thanks to the regular musicians Donie, Anita and Alex, guests and all the dancers, singers and performers who provided the entertainment. The food on offer was top class each Tuesday and thanks to the kitchen staff who served the teas etc. The entertainment concluded on Tuesday September 26, but hopefully will return for a few nights later in the winter.
RETIREMENT WISHES: David O’Doherty (Kilrodane, Ardagh,) of O’Doherty Upholstery recently ceased trading in Newcastle West after 45 years in business. Over the years he provided a great service to the people of the locality. He was always a pleasure to deal with and his work will remain to be seen in so many houses well into the future. Best wishes to David in the next chapter of his life.
JOE O’BRIEN: The death took place of Joe O’Brien, Sharwood Estate Newcastle West peacefully at Milford Care Centre Limerick on Wednesday September 27. Reposing was held at Riedy’s Funeral Home Newcastle West on Friday from 6-8pm. His Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday at 11.30am,followed by burial in Ardagh Cemetery. Sympathy to his son Alan, daughters Amanda and Paula and extended family members. May he rest in Peace.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s lost to Knockainey by 2-14 to 0-16 in round 5 of the County Intermediate Hurling Championship at Ballyagran Gaelic Grounds on Saturday September 30. They trailed by 1-10 to 0-8 at half time. They won two and lost three of their five matches and retain their status for next year. Team Cillian Ambrose, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Johnny Mc Carthy, Aaron Heffernan, Anthony Mullins, Brendan Mc Carthy, Cathal Mc Enery, Jack Ben Harnett, Sean Ryan, Ian Mackessy, Mossie Shine, Mikey Long, James O’Connor, Anthony Molyneaux, , Eoin Mc Enery. Subs, Fionn Gleeson, Donie Nolan, Conor Woulfe, Darragh Mc Mahon, Billy Breen.
SOCCER NEWS: In the Desmond Ladies League Kilcolman Rovers received a walkover from Abbeyfeale United in the Premier League Cup Group B on Sunday September 24. Creeves Celtic lost 2-1 at home to Dromore United with Eimear Neville scoring their goal.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday September 25. The numbers drawn were 13,14,16,23 and there was no winner of the € 14,700 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: William Collins, Ballycormack, Shanagolden, Fiona Woulfe Dunganville, TAL c/o Greaney’s, Josephine Lynch Carrigkerry, Lisa Liston Glenastar. Next Monday night’s jackpot will be € 14,800. 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.
NOTE For the month of October an extra lucky dip of €100 will be added to the five lucky dips drawn each week to mark the 30th anniversary of its formation. On November 6, the first lucky dip winner will receive a € 500 holiday voucher. Both organizations wish to thank all the people for their continued support.
RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Mai Wall, Shanagolden, who won € 280, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday September 29.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.
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 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. The cast of” Fr Ted” will hold a fundraising Irish Night in Ardagh Hall on Friday October 13, from 8 to 10pm. They will also hold a children’s Halloween Disco in Ardagh Hall on Friday October 27.The Bridesmaids cast will hold a clothes collection in Ardagh and Coolcappa on November 4, and 5.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw was held on Saturday September 30, and announced on the Sports Show on Limerick Live 95. Congratulations to Barry Kennelly from the St Kieran’s club who won € 500. The entry fee is € 10 per month or € 30 for the remaining three draws and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each month, with a first prize of € 10,000. The star prize for October will be a €500 fuel voucher. 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.
ÉIGSE MICHAEL HARTNETT: The annual Éigse Michael Hartnett Literary and Arts Festival remembering the late local poet will take place in Newcastle West from Thursday October 5, to Sunday October 8. Ger Greaney from the St Kieran’s Heritage Association will hold a Genealogy class with the Newcastle West Women’s Shed members at the Desmond Complex on Friday October 6 at 11.30am. Pat Mc Loughlin will launch his fifth novel The Unbreakable Dream at the Longcourt Hotel at 6pm on the same day. A packed programme of events is planned and available online on www.eigsemichaelhartnett.ie or by phone on 087-9706232.
FILM CLUB: Newcastle West Film Club present ”Róise and Frank” in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday October 6, at 8pm. Admission € 8 and refreshments available. All are welcome.
MASS CHANGE: Coolcappa/Kilcolman parish weekend Mass on Saturday’s will change from being held in St Colman’s Kilcolman to St Kyran’s Coolcappa from Saturday October 7. It will continue at 7-30 pm for the autumn/winter months.
SET CÉILÍ: A set Céilí will be held in the hall Milford (P56 PN28) on Saturday October 7, from 9pm.(earlier start time this year). It is a very popular venue for West Limerick dancers and a warm welcome awaits all. Music by Donie Nolan Céilí Band and tea and treats served. Admission is € 10.
IRISH NIGHT: The cast of” Fr Ted” will hold a fundraising Irish Night in Ardagh Hall on Friday October 13, from 8pm, as part of the St Kieran’s Oskars fundraising for the new field development at Ardagh. Music by Donie Nolan and friends plus local musicians. A raffle will be held for spot prizes, admission € 10 adults, € 5 child. A great traditional night is promised, and all are welcome.
SINGING CLUB: The Garry Mc Mahon Singing Weekend hosted by the West Limerick Singing Club will take place in Abbeyfeale from Friday October 13, to Sunday 15. An action weekend is promised.
SCOR FINALS: The County Senior Scór Finals will take place at the Community Hall Askeaton on Saturday October 14 at 8pm. The question time finals will take place at Mungret GAA Clubhouse on Friday October 13, at 8pm.
MASS CHANGE: Ardagh/Carrigkerry parish weekend Mass from October 14/15, will change for the autumn/winter months as follows. Mass will be celebrated in Saint Molua’s Church Ardagh on Saturdays at 6.30pm and in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Sunday’s at 11am.
SET CÉILÍ: A set Céilí will be held in Halla Tadgh Gaelach Tournafulla ( Eircode V42AP84) on Sunday October 15, from 3-6pm. Music by Ger Murphy and Liam Healy, tea served, and admission is € 12. Contact Kenneth- 086 8841702. It will be the first Céilí held there since the spring of 2020 before Covid.