by Tom Aherne
UNDER 15 FEILE: St. Kieran’s Under 15 hurlers were based in the Toomevara region in Tipperary for the Féile Competition on Saturday June 22. They were joined in Group 1 by Toomevara of Tipperary and Banner from Clare, and they also played Abbeyknockmoy and Charleville in the knockout stages. Congratulations to the players and management on their participation in the competition. The local villages were done up with flags and banners to suit the occasion. St Kieran’s play Ballylanders in round 1 of the county senior football championship at Ballyagran on Saturday June 29 at 7.30pm.
MOYLAGH WALK: Congratulations to Old Mill native Liam Downes who completed the Moylagh 50-mile challenge on Saturday June 8. The walk was held over counties Meath, Westmeath and Cavan in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and Palliative Care. Liam completed the walk in 17 hours and 2 minutes and would like to thank all the people who sponsored him.
HERITAGE EVENT: St Kieran’s Heritage Association held an event to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the death of William Smith O’Brien on Sunday June 16 at his burial place in Rathronan Cemetery. Over 40 people attended the walk, talks and placing the wreath at the door of his Mausoleum.
SOCCER NEWS: Carrig Celtic defeated Shountrade 4-1 at home in the Richard Hogan Cup quarter final on Tuesday June 11. Kieran O’Connor 3 and Ray Brouder scored the goals. Kilcolman Rovers defeated Dromore United 5-2 in the Munster Shield semi-final at Pallaskenry on Sunday June 9. Aisling Kelly2, Erin Hennessy, Gillian Musgrave and Marie Balfe scored their goals. They play Moyross United in the final at Carrig Park Fermoy on Sunday June 30at 12 noon. In the Desmond Ladies Premier League Cup final Ballingarry defeated Kilcolman Rovers 7-0 at Hanley Park Askeaton on Thursday June 13.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Louth defeated Limerick by 0-14 to 0-8 in the Ladies Junior Football Championship in Stabannon, Louth on Sunday June 16. Sophie Hennessy and Róisín Ambrose 0-2, from the Old Mill club were members of the team. Iris Kennelly also from the club was unavailable.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday June 17.The numbers drawn were 1,4,11,20 , and there was no winner of the € 5,600 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Chloe and Leah Cahill Ardagh, Mary Steele Ardagh, Luke and Nana Mackessy Coolanoran, Shane Ambrose Dunganville and Bryan Meade Rathkeale. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 5,700. 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 Tina Sheehy Newcastle West who won € 275 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday June 21. 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.
AWARDS NIGHT: The Desmond Schoolboys/Girls Awards Night was held at the Longcourt Hotel on Sunday June 23. Congratulations to James Hough Kilcolman Rovers who received the Under 12 boys Division 3 player of the year award and Michael Lynch Kilcolman Rovers who received the Under 16 boys’ division 2 player of the year award.
CRECHE FUNDRAISER: Kilcolman Community Crèche located in West Limerick is a not-for-profit community Crèche and has been running since 2007. The Crèche provides essential childcare services to Kilcolman and a large number of surrounding areas. As the demand for after-school service continues to be high, in order to continue to meet the needs of the local community and surrounding areas the Board are looking to expand this service. They are currently fundraising with the goal to place a modular building on the site of the Crèche, which will cater for this group of children in their care. Please spread the word or donate any amount you can. Search “Kilcolman Community Creche” on Gofundme.com to donate. Thank you so much for your support.
FLAG FLOOR: The weekly music and set dancing session, for the summer months at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry continues on Tuesday’s from 9pm to 11.30pm,teas are served, and all are welcome for a good night’s entertainment.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for June will be held on Saturday June 29 and announced during the Limerick Live 95fm sports show from 10am to 11am.The entry fee for the draw is € 10, per month and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each month.
FÉILE FUNDRAISER: Old Mill Ladies Under 15 football team will represent Limerick in the 2024 Féile na Gael in Moyle, Tipperary on Saturday June 29. It will be the third occasion for the club after competing in 1998 and 2014. The club are seeking donations to help cover the cost of their Féile journey. Any support will be greatly appreciated towards the cost of gear, transport and general expenses. Best wishes to the players and management in the competition.
CEMETERY MASSES DATES: Mass will be celebrated at Kilcolman Cemetery Rathkeale on Tuesday July 2, at 7.30pm, at Reilig Mhuire Askeaton on Sunday July 14 at 3pm, Borrigone Well on Thursday August 15, at 3pm, Coolcappa August 15, at 7.30pm, Clonagh Cemetery on Sunday September 8, at 2pm.
SEISIUN 24: The Summer Seisiún Show at the Devon Inn Hotel Templeglantine is due to commence on Thursday July 4. A night of music, story, song and dance is presented by members of the Templeglantine Comhaltas branch.
GARDEN FETE: The annual Rathfredagh Garden Fete will be held on Sunday July 7. The committee are asking people for donations of second-hand goods for the bric-a-brac and other stalls. Items can include jewellery, handbags, shoes, books, soft toys, CDs, DVDs, ornaments, household goods, etc. The items can be dropped off at Rathfredagh Cheshire Home.
BALLYHAHILL SCHOOL: The 150th anniversary of Ballyhahill N.S. will be celebrated on the weekend of July 12 to 14. A weekend of celebration and music is planned for this milestone. The committee would appreciate photos, pupils’ names, class lists, memorabilia memories etc. See their Facebook page Ballyhahill N.S., 150th Anniversary.