by Tom Aherne
FLEADH CHEOIL: Congratulations to all the members of the Ardagh/Carrigkerry Comhaltas branch who participated in the various competitions in the recent Munster Fleadh Cheoil held in Thurles. The prize winners progress to Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann which takes place in Wexford from Sunday August 4, to Sunday August 11.
PJ AHERN PODCAST: Patricia Ahern from Knockfinisk has compiled a podcast about her great grand uncle PJ (Patrick John) Ahern from Glensharrold, Carrigkerry. PJ was a poet, writer and community activist who contributed to the local newspapers of the time. Patricia herself a poet and writer has contributed material to West Limerick 102 Radio and to various outlets in the UK where she is based. She has been researching his life story in the past year. The result is very interesting and well worth a listen to. Patricia intends to continue her research and to make his work available to access in the future. Her research to date can be accessed on the Journeys into Genealogy web site: https//journeysintogenealogy.co.uk
GAELIC GAMES: John Doyle from the St Kieran’s club was a member of the Limerick team defeated by Kerry by 1-10 to 0-7 in the All-Ireland Gaelic Masters Football Championship at Dromcollogher on Friday July 19. Alan Daly from the club is leading the race for the Limerick Senior Football Club Championship Golden Boot Award after two rounds. He has scored 1-13 and leads by four points from Josh Ryan, Daniel Daly and Danny Frewen. St Kieran’s defeated Pallasgreen by 4-15 to 1-13 in the County Minor B Hurling Championship Group 2 Round 2 played in Pallasgreen on Wednesday July 24. They led by 3-6 to 0-6 at half time. The Junior B footballers received a walkover from Glin in the West Championship on Thursday July 25.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for July was held on Saturday July 27 and announced during the Limerick Live 95fm sports show from 10am to 11am. The St Kieran’s club had no winner this month. Congratulations to Mike Barrett the former St Kieran’s player now residing in Rathkeale who won € 200 in the draw. The entry fee for the draw is € 10, per month and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each month. 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.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday July 22.The numbers drawn were 4,7,19,29, and there was no winner of the € 6,100 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: John and Catherine Noonan Ardagh, Christine Kiely Newcastle West, Sophie Hennessy Carrigkerry, O’Donovan family Shanagolden, Sean O’Sullivan Skehanagh, Ardagh. Next week’s Jackpot will be € 6,200. 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.
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. Admission €5. Taylors Cross will be playing for an open air Céilí in Kilrush Square on Sunday August 4, from 7-9.30pm.
LYREACROMPANE FESTIVAL: The annual Dan Paddy Andy festival celebrating its 26th anniversary will take place in Lyreacrompane north Kerry over the August weekend from Friday 2 to Monday 5. The Sean Keane concert with support artists, will be held in the marquee on Friday 2 from 9pm.Tickets cost €30. A Honda 50 run at 12 noon on Saturday. A kid’s party club from 1.30pm. Dancing to Seamus Moore from 4-6pm, Admission € 12. Dancing to Paudie Mc Auliffe from 10pm to 1am, Admission €12. A 5/10k walk will be held on Sunday from 11am, Dancing to Eddie Lee and the Coffey’s from 3-6pm, with a waltzing competition for trophies. More dancing from 9.30pm with Ger Healy followed by Jack Keogh from Wicklow, Admission € 15. A guided bog walk on Monday from 11am, turf cutting, tea and scones, Adults € 10, children €5. Dancing from 2pm to 7pm with Mike Condon followed by Bernie Heaney Kildare, Admission € 15. Cash only entry to events and no card facility available. All the details can be got from Joe Harrington on 087- 2853570.
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.
GREENWAY OUTING: The Great Southern Trail Group are organising a trip to New Ross, Wexford Greenway on Saturday August 31. Departing from the Market Yard Newcastle West at 8pm. The cost of the coach and meals is € 75. Contact Pat Condon on 069-62344 or Liam O’Mahony on 087-6471956 or email greatsoutherntrail @gmail.com