by Tom Aherne
CLERICAL CHANGES: Brendan Leahy Bishop of Limerick has made a number of Diocesan clerical changes of local interest that will take effect from Saturday September 28. Fr Tom Mangan a native of Glensharrold, Carrigkerry will become Co-Parish Priest of the Ide Naofa Pastoral Unit, made up of the parishes of Abbeyfeale, Athea, Templeglantine and Tournafulla/Mountcollins. His main responsibility will be in the Abbeyfeale and Athea parishes. He is currently Parish Priest of Donaghmore-Knockea Parish and has also served in St Josephs and Raheen parishes in Limerick. He will be replacing Glenville, Ardagh native Canon Tony Mullins in Abbeyfeale and Athea parishes who was so popular there over his 8 years. Fr Tony has been elevated to the Diocesan Pastoral team overseeing the 60 parishes with Bishop Leahy. In addition, he will be also looking after the Cratloe/Sixmilebridge parish in County Clare which is within the Limerick Diocese. Continued good health and happiness to both in their future ministries.
RELAY FOR LIFE: Alice Barrett Glenastar, Ardagh is participating in the Relay for Life for the Irish Cancer Society on Saturday September 7, at Croagh GAA Club in memory of her father Jack Barrett. She has sponsorship cards available if anyone would like to help her secure some sponsors to help this very worthy cause. People can also donate through https://. relayforlife.
DENIS HURLEY: The death has occurred of Denis Hurley born in The Old Mill, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Former Garda, Lived in Finglas and St. Margaret’s, Co. Dublin. Died peacefully in Beneavin House Nursing Home, Finglas, Dublin 11, on Wednesday July 17. Predeceased by his wife Maureen Lynch Hurley and sisters Nelly and Mary, brothers John, Mick and Mossy and deeply missed by his sister Joan. Deeply regretted by his daughter Joanna and sons Oliver, Maurice, Donnchadh and Kevin, grandchildren Richard, Oliver, Marian, Tomás Luke, James, Ruth, Alex, Chris, Maeve, Craig, Grace, Declan, Susan, Deirdre and Kate and 10 great-grandchildren. Reposing was held at his home in St. Margaret’s from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, July 19. Removal on Saturday morning to St Margaret’s Church, St Margaret’s, Co. Dublin for Funeral Mass at 11am.Burial took place afterwards in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. May he rest in Peace.
SOCCER AWARD: Congratulations to Meadbh Kelly from Kilcolman Rovers who has been named the Desmond Ladies Under 19 player of the year. She received the award from League Chairperson Siobhan O’Gorman at their AGM, held at the Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West on Monday July 15.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Fermanagh defeated Limerick by 2-12 to 2-10 in the All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Championship semi final at Pearse Park Longford on Sunday July 14. Róisín Ambrose and Sophie Hennessy from the Old Mill club were part of the team.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s lost to Adare by 3-9 to 0-10 in round 3 of the County Minor A Football Championship Group 2 at Adare on Wednesday July 17. They trailed by 2-2 to 0-7 at half-time. St Kieran’s defeated Drom/Broadford by 4-13 to 1-8 in round 3 of the West Junior B Football Championship at Coolyroe on Thursday July 18. They led by 2-6 to 0-3 at half-time.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday July 15.The numbers drawn were 4,11,21,28, and there was no winner of the € 6,000 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Noreen Horgan, Pat Vaughan Reens, Christina Mc Mahon c/o Eilish, Cathal and Enda Moran Knockaderry, Sandra O’Connor Newcastle West. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 6,100. 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 Ryan Meehan, Liverpool , who won € 305 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday July 19. 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.
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.
CUL CAMP: St Kieran’s GAA Club will hold their annual Cul Camp in Coolcappa from Monday July 29 to Friday August 2. Catering for football, hurling, ladies’ football, camogie etc. Single child €75, Second child € 60, 3/4 child €50. Contact John Lynch at 087-9466211.
VINTAGE DAY: Carrigkerry Playground and Sensory Park fundraising vintage run and family Day will take place on Sunday August 4. Registration at 12.30pm at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry. All tractors, cars and motorbikes are welcome to participate. A children’s vehicle run will be held at 1pm. Lines are currently on sale at € 5 for a raffle with 10 prizes on offer. 1st prize: Overnight stay, dinner, breakfast at the Woodlands Hotel for two people. 2nd prize: XBOX Series S. 3rd prize: € 200 Super Value Shopping Voucher ”M&K Interiors”. 4th prize: One ton of ash firewood (Con Keane). 5th prize: One ton of ash firewood (Con Keane). Sixth prize: € 100 ”One4All” Black Diamond Photography. 7th prize: € 100 Voucher ”Green Finger” Fencing and Poly Tunnels. 8th prize: Wine Hamper Tom Ahern ”Autos.” 9th prize: ”This is you € 50 Voucher Lisa Daly. 10th prize: ”La Belle” (Voucher) Marie Roche Beauticians. The draw will take place in Moore’s Bar later that evening. There will be a family fun day also, plus Disco and BBQ and live music in the bar. All support appreciated.
CEMETERY MASSES DATES: Mass (St Molua) will be celebrated, at, Ardagh Cemetery on Monday August 5, at 7.30pm, Kilscannell Cemetery on Wednesday August 7, at 7.30pm, Borrigone Well on Thursday August 15, at 3pm, Coolcappa Cemetery on August 15, at 7.30pm, Clonagh Cemetery on Sunday September 8, at 2pm.
ARDAGH BINGO: The Ardagh Community Centre Fundraising Bingo evening takes place on Wednesday August 7, at 8pm sharp. There is € 2,000 in prize money with a raffle for lots of prizes on the night. If anyone would like to donate spot prizes, it will be greatly welcomed. All support from within and outside the parish will be greatly appreciated.