by Tom Aherne
JOAN DUGGAN: The death has occurred of Joan Duggan (née O’Donoghue), School Road, Ardagh, Co Limerick and late of Knockanes, Killarney, Co Kerry, peacefully after a short Illness, on Friday February 2. Predeceased by her siblings, Roger, Rita and Cyril. Reposing was held in St Molua’s Church, Ardagh from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday February 4. The funeral Mass was concelebrated by Fr Michael Noonan and Fr Seamus Madigan Croagh and family members participated throughout the ceremony. Symbols of importance to Joan’s life were taken to the Altar before mass commenced. They included a family photograph, apron, Kerry jersey, broach, magazine and grandchildren’s written words.
Joan was a great family woman for her five children and 15 grandchildren. She was renowned for her delicious baking and apple tarts. She was a proud Kerry woman who always supported Kerry despite making her home in Limerick. Joan loved her fashion and adored broaches which she made and always wore. She liked to get her nails painted in all different colours. She loved reading the daily paper and all different magazines. Fr Seamus paid tribute to Joan who he knew well from visits to Croagh. Son Brendan on behalf of the family also paid a lovely tribute with funny reminisces of family life. The Collins family supplied the music and hymns.
Joan was one of five in the family of Patrick O’Donoghue and Hannah Cronin from Glenflesk Co. Kerry. She was born on the first of January 1940. She worked as a nurse in Birmingham from 1958. Brendan and herself met at a dance in the Garryowen ballroom in 1961. They were married on October 12, 1963, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last October. They were blessed with five in family. The family returned to live in Ireland in the 1970s and entered the pub business in Main Street Ardagh. They settled in the school road afterwards. She was a very quiet person, quick witted, funny had many sayings and known as Joanie Roger by the family. She was a great role model for all her family and will be sadly missed by all who were lucky to have known her.
Burial took place in the local cemetery afterwards. Sympathy to husband Brendan, children Annette, Diarmuid, Brendan, Joann and Patrick, sister Mary Murphy, Headford, Killarney, grandchildren, Rachael, Declan, Sinéad, Rory, Siobhán, Róisín, Jack, Faye, Keelin, Sonny, Lily Rose, Cormac, Maeve, Sophie and Nora, sons-in-law John and Conor, daughters-in-law Teresa, Cathiann and Erin, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, godchildren, relatives, kind neighbours and friends. May she rest in Peace.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: The Carrigkerry Playground/Sensory Garden committee held their rescheduled Christmas raffle on Sunday February 4, at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry. The winners were First Prize: Overnight stay with dinner for 2 at the Mustard Seed Ballingarry sponsored by Neilus Brouder, Trish Curtin Milford. Second Prize: € 100 voucher for Moloney’s Carrigkerry, James Brouder Ballinabearna, Old Mill. Third Prize: € 50 voucher for Brown Joe’s Bar Athea, Áine Windle Knockfinisk. Fourth Prize: Food Hamper from Dooley’s Supervalu, Jack Reidy Kilmeedy. Fifth Prize: € 25 voucher for the Devon Inn Templeglantine, David Costello Carrigkerry. Sixth Prize: Bottle of Red and White wine from M and K, Dylan Mc Cormack Carrigkerry. Seventh Prize: Bottle of Wine and a candle gift set from Tom Ahern Autos, Denise Brouder Carrigkerry. Raffle Prize winners as follows: Hamper Elaine Stack, Bottle of Gin Donal Sullivan, Bottle of white wine Leanne King, Bottle of red wine Tom Hough and James Mc Sweeney, Box of chocolates John Lynch, Box of biscuits Maggie King, Bottle of Champagne Helen King. Congratulations to all the winners, the sponsors and to all who supported the draw. Thanks to all for the continued support for the development.
FUNDRAISER: Kilcolman Rovers F C held their fundraising family fun/walk on Monday February 6, in Ardagh. Congratulations to the prize winners, Ger Harnett, Niall O’Riordan and Brendan Lynch first three males and Aisling Fitzgerald, Sophie Moroney and Sarah Hartnett first three females . Thanks to all who participated and supported the fundraiser.
GAELIC GAMES: The county Limerick senior football championship draw for 2024 was made on Tuesday February 6. The same format as in previous years with 12 teams contesting in two groups of 6 teams who will play each other. The top three teams in each group will progress to the knockout stages. In group 1 are Monaleen, Adare, Mungret St Paul’s, Na Piarsaigh, Ballylanders and St Kieran’s. In group 2 are Newcastle West, Fr Casey’s, Oola, Galtee Gaels, Ballysteen and Kildimo/Pallaskenry.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday February 5.The numbers drawn were 6,16,26,28, and there was no winner of the € 16,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each, Niamh and Conor c/o Mackessy’s, Sheila Lee Old Mill, Mike Meade and Mikey White Coolcappa, Martin Mulcahy Killard Ardagh, Tom Corrigan Askeaton. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 16,500. 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 organisations wish to thank all the people for their continued support.
RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Noreen Ambrose Killeedy, who won € 660 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday February 9.The tickets cost € 2, or 3 for € 5 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloneys Carrigkerry, and 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.
RAMBLING HOUSE: Ita’s Rambling House will be held at the Desmond Complex on Friday February 16, at 8pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend. A rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday February 21, at 8.00pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend.
FUNDRAISING WALK: David Egan a native of Carrigkerry now lives in Amsterdam and he is embarking on his fourth fundraising walk which he calls 1112Km by Father’s Day. This year’s walk is for Carrigkerry Sensory Garden which is being built for children with special needs including autism. The idea is to walk from his present home to his native parish and Carrigkerry a distance of 1,104km from February 1 to Father’s Day in June and he will contribute a euro per km walked and hopefully other people will donate as well. In previous years David has raised money for the Mid West Simon Community in Limerick and the Blood Bike South in Cork, the St Kieran’s GAA Club new pitch project. You can help David by contributing via this link. https://gofund.me/a054644 David attended Carrigkerry national school, St Ita’s Newcastle West and UL. He left Ireland in 1991 and attended graduate school in the US, for 12 years in New York and San Diego. David moved to Amsterdam in 2003 where he now runs a software company. We wish David well in his walk and fundraising endeavours for his native village.
VALENTINES BALL: A Valentines Ball, in aid of Milford Hospice will be held in the Longcourt House Hotel Newcastle West on Friday February 16, commencing at 7pm, with a 3-course dinner, live band and disco. The tickets are € 45 each and they are on sale at the hotel or by contacting Paula O’Brien on 087-6757461. The ball is in memory of Joe O’Brien ( the Hammer), Newcastle West. All support will be greatly appreciated.
MILLTOWN CÉILÍ: Taylor’s Cross will be playing for a set Céilí in the Community Centre Milltown Malbay Clare on Friday February 16, from 9pm-12am. The cost is € 12, refreshments served, and Bill Lynch is the promoter, who runs the Set Dancing Facebook page and Sets.ie. Bill is a great person for promoting set dancing for all the local organisers and deserves support for his own if possible.
QUIZ NIGHT: Sinn Fein are holding a Quiz Night at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry on Saturday February 17 at 9.30pm. Table of 4 € 40, and a raffle for spot prizes will be held. All are welcome to attend.
TOURNAFULLA CÉILI: On Sunday February 18, a set Céilí will be held in Halla Tadhg Gaelach Tournafulla from 3-6pm with music by Star of Munster from Clare. Admission € 12 and refreshments will be served. The last Céilí held there last November was a great success.
WELLNESS AND ADDICTION: St Kieran’s GAA Club present a free presentation on Addiction and Mental Health by Ciaran Carey at Ardagh Parish Hall on Friday February 23 at 7.30pm. The topics covered will include: The understanding and education around mental health and addiction. The impact on the individual as well as their family members and in turn the effects on the local community. Services that offer support to help make those vital changes in one’s life, thereby providing hope and healing for the individual and their family. This focus on mental health and wellbeing is for members of the club and wider community and all are welcome to attend.
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