by Tom Aherne
MONTHS MIND: The Months Mind Mass for John Hennessy Rooskagh, Carrigkerry will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Sunday December 17, at 11am. The Months Mind Mass for Eileen Tobin, Dunmoylan will be celebrated in St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Friday December 15. at 7.30pm.
COLLECTION THANKS: The Prolife Campaign would like to thank all who contributed to the recent collection outside St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry. The total collected was € 132.
CONFESSIONS: Confessions for the local pastoral area will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Newcastle West on Saturday December 16. from 10am to 3pm.
COPSE’S LIGHTS: The Copse family Glensharrold Christmas Light’s display is attracting good crowds. The charities to benefit this year will be Milford Hospice and the children’s Ark Unit UHL both based in Limerick City. The house can be located in Glensharrold, 2 miles from Carrigkerry village and 2 miles from the main Ardagh to Shanagolden road, turn off at Kilcolman cross. Eircode V94V6KC. All are welcome.
COUNTY CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to Old Mill who defeated Oola by 2-9 to 3-1 in the County Ladies Football Under 19 Championship played at UL on Sunday December 3.
SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic defeated Athea United 2-1 at home in the Desmond Premier Division on Sunday December 3. Aaron Gillane and James Naughton scored their goals to remain top of the table. Carrig Celtic lost 2-1 away to Breska Rovers B in Division 3. In the Premier Division of the Ladies League Kilcolman Rovers defeated Abbeyfeale United 2-1 away with goals from Charlotte Lynch and Gillian Musgrave. Creeves Celtic defeated Ballingarry B 3-2 away in Division 1 with goals from Leah Kelly, Caoimhe O’Connell and Maureen Noonan.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated St Patrick’s by 1-6 to 0- 7 in Round 2 of the County Under 21 Football Championship played at Mick Neville Park on Monday December 4. Team Con Enright, Sean Long, Aaron Heffernan, Cillian Heffernan, Lorcan Murphy, Daniel Geraghty, Shane Fitzgerald, Cormac Mann, Sean Ryan, Mikey Long, Cathal Mc Enery, Fionn Gleeson, Conor Woulfe, Darragh Mc Mahon, Tom Mc Mahon. Sub Oisín Ryan. They lost to Monaleen by 3-9 to 1-7 in Round 3 played at UL on Friday December 8.
SPLIT THE POT: Congratulations to Dympna Mangan Ardagh who won € 500, in the November, Creeves Celtic FC Split the Pot monthly draw held at the Thatch Newbridge on Friday December 2.Tickets to enter the draw are available from committee members, club managers, at Neary’s Ardagh, Inver five crossroads Rathkeale and the Thatch Newbridge. All support will be greatly appreciated.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday December 4 .The numbers drawn were 11,13,15,30, and there was no winner of the € 15,700 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each, Eoin Mc Enery Skehanagh, Brian O’Neill Old Mill, Mary Kiely Ardagh, Johnny Doody c/o Moore’s, Noel Broderick Coolanoran. Next Monday night’s jackpot will be € 15,800. 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. Both organizations wish to thank all the people for their continued support.
RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Nora Reidy, who won € 200 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday December 8.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.
OSKAR FUNDRAISER: The Calendar Girls have a slot in the Newcastle West Tesco Blue Tokens Community Fund at present. They are asking customers shopping there in the coming weeks to donate tokens towards their Oskar fundraising in aid of the St Kieran’s New Field Development.
CHRISTMAS WREATHS: Christmas Wreaths for graves and doors are available locally. To place an order please contact Moira Donovan Kilcolman on 069-76256 or 086-2123560. Proceeds to charity.
CHRISTMAS DRAW: Carrigkerry Playground and Sensory Garden committee are holding their Christmas draw on Saturday December 23, at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry and tickets are available from members at present. First Prize: Overnight stay with dinner for 2 at the Mustard Seed Ballingarry sponsored by Neilus Brouder. Second Prize: € 100 voucher for Moloney’s Carrigkerry. Third Prize: € 50 voucher for Brown Joe’s Bar Athea. Fourth Prize: Food Hamper from Dooley’s Supervalu. Fifth Prize: € 25 voucher for the Devon Inn Templeglantine. Sixth Prize: Bottle of Red and White wine from M and K. Seventh Prize: Bottle of Wine and a candle gift set from Tom Ahern Autos. The lines are € 2 each or 3 for € 5. Thanks for the continued support for the development and happy Christmas to everyone.
RAMBLING HOUSE: A rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday December 13, at 8.00pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend this Christmas special. Ita’s festive Rambling House will be held at the Desmond Complex on Friday December 15, at 8pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend.
SET CÉILÍ: The end of season class Céilí will be held in Con Colbert Hall Athea on Saturday December 16, from 9pm. Raffle and refreshments and music by John Joe and all are welcome.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for December will be held on Saturday December 16, and announced during the Limerick Live 95fm sports show. The usual € 21,000 prizes on offer.
CHRISTMAS TREE: Sunday December 17, at 6.30pm. The Official Lighting of the Old Mill Christmas Tree will take place on Sunday December 17, at 6.30pm. All singers and musicians Welcome.
JOB VACANCY: The board of management of St Molua’s NS. Ardagh, invites applications for the post of part time school cleaner/ caretaker. The duties will include cleaning , general care taking and maintenance of premises and grounds. Previous experience in a previous role is an advantage. The position will be for 10 hours per week over 5 days. Letter of application should be sent by post, addressed to the Chairperson , Board of Management, St Molua’s NS. Ardagh. The closing date is Wednesday December 13.
ARDAGH BINGO: The Ardagh Community Centre Fundraising Bingo evening takes place on Wednesday December 20, at 8pm sharp. There is € 2,000 in prize money with lots of prizes on the night. All support will be greatly appreciated.
SMOKE ALARMS: A reminder to all households to make sure that they have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms fitted now. The winter months see an increased in the use of solid fuel appliances, lights, appliances etc and an increased risk of fire and poising building up in the home. The cost involved far out weight the potential loss of life.
REVIEW/PREVIEW NIGHT: St Kieran’s GAA Club are holding a review of the 2023 season and a preview of the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship at the Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West on Saturday January 20, 2024. A panel of guests will be announced at intervals in the lead up to the event. To date Brendan Maher from Tipperary, Richie Bennis from Limerick Aislinn Connelly Galway, and Tom Condon Knockaderry have been confirmed. One more names to be announced and the MC will be T,J, Ryan. The tickets will go on sale shortly and would make an ideal Christmas gift.
CHARITY ROAD HURLING: The St Kieran’s annual charity road hurling will once again take place on Wednesday December 27 around the traditional 4km route in Ardagh starting and finishing at the Bottom Cross. This event has grown from strength to strength since its inception and the support and generosity of the entire community is greatly appreciate by all concerned. The event is open to participants of all ages. Teams of three. €10 per person. All you need is a high Viz jacket, Hurley and a few sliotars. They have announced their chosen charities who will benefit from the 2023 edition as Milford Care Centre, and The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. The club look forward to seeing you all on December 27 at11am. People who are unable to attend can donate through the Go Fund Me page.