by Tom Aherne
SYMPATHY: Sympathy to Ciara and Ger O’Donovan and family Duncaha, Shanagolden, on the passing of Ciara’s mother Bernadette (Ber) Ryan 18 Hurdlestown Meadows, Broadford, Co Clare. Formerly Woodsdown, Lisnagry and late of Denis Corrigan & Associates. Predeceased by her son Shane, she passed away on Saturday October 12. Ber was reposed at Kieran Madigan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Askeaton on Tuesday October 15, from 5.30pm to 7pm. A strictly private family cremation will be held at a later date. Sympathy also to grandson Odhrán, the O’Donovan family, brothers and sisters and special cousin Kathleen. May she rest in Peace. Sympathy also to Co Parish Priest Fr Raphael Okanumeh on the death of his father John in Nigeria. May he rest in Peace.
MONTHS MIND: The months mind Mass for Patrick Liston Glenastar will be celebrated in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Saturday October 26, at 6.30pm.
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE: Congratulations to all the students who received their Junior Certificate results on Wednesday November 9.
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.
SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic lost 3-1 ( Tom Shanahan) away to Castleisland in Round 2 of the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday October 13. Carrig Celtic defeated Shountrade 5-2 away in Division 2 of the Desmond League with goals from Adam Bennett 2, Seanie King, Noel Callanan and Sean Long. Kilcolman Rovers lost 4-0 away to Abbeyfeale United B. In the Desmond Premier Ladies League Kilcolman Rovers lost 3-0 away to Ballingarry. In Division 1 Shountrade V Creeves Celtic was off.
CAMOGIE NEWS: Ardagh players Róisín Ambrose (0-3), Kate Ambrose, and Iris Kennelly (0-4) were members of the Newcastle West team that defeated Ahane by 1-17 to 0-7 in the County Limerick Senior Camogie Championship Final played at Cappamore on Saturday October 12.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday October 14.The numbers drawn were 2,12,21,26, and there was no winner of the €7,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Jim Molyneaux Ardagh, Theresa Doyle Mc Mahon c/o Ailish, Deirdre Ambrose Ardagh, Caroline Mulcahy Ardagh, Sheila Lee Old Mill. Next week’s Jackpot will be €7,400. 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 Michael Flaherty (senior) Rathkeale, who won €230 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday October 18. 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.
CHILDREN’S DANCING: The children’s set and Céilí dancing class takes place in the Community Centre Carrigkerry on Friday evenings at 6.45pm and all are welcome.
CARDS RETURN: The weekly card game for the winter months held at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry resumed on Wednesday October 16, at 8.30pm. Teas will be served, and all are welcome to attend each Tuesday.
RAMBLING HOUSE: Jim’s rambling house takes place in Newbridge, Askeaton on Friday October 25 at 8pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend.
HALLOWEEN DISCO: Coolcappa Parents Association are holding a Children’s Halloween Disco and Fancy Dress at Coolcappa Community Centre on Friday October 25, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Admission € 5 per child and € 10 per family. All children from ages 12 and under are welcome to attend. Parental supervision please. Refreshments shop open and prizes for the best costume and best dancers will be awarded. It is a fundraiser for Coolcappa School.
BUCKET COLLECTION: The Old Mill ladies Gaelic football club are holding a fundraising bucket collection on Saturday October 26, in Newcastle West from 9am to 5pm. All support will be very much appreciated.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for October will be held on Saturday 26 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. The top prize is €10,000 and the star prize this month is a shopping voucher worth €500. 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.
WINTER TIME: Readers are reminded that winter time comes in on Sunday October 27, at 2am. Clocks to be put back one hour beforehand. Enjoy the extra hour in bed.
PATRICK O’KEEFFE CÉILÍ: As part of the Patrick O’Keeffe festival a Céilí will be held in An Riocht Clubhouse Castleisland on Sunday October 27, from 3-6pm. Music by Taylors Cross Band, tea served, and admission is €12.
IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE SHOWS: The Irish Rambling House organised by Joe Harrington and Kay O’Leary from Lyreacrompane Kerry are holding three shows in Birmingham and Harrow London on Friday November 1, Saturday November 2, and Sunday November 3. They have been entertaining the exiles with their show for twenty-five years. The group of regular musicians, singers, dancers and story tellers, include Frances Kennedy, Bryan Murphy, John Kinsella, Sheila Heery, Mikey Faley, Katie Galvin, Shauna Enright, Allanah Moloney, the Breen family Thomas, Darragh, Sarah and Conor. Readers are asked to inform their relatives and friends overseas of the show dates so they can attend. The Irish Rambling House Show is in St Anne’s, Birmingham, on November 1, at 8pm, inquiries to 07870 398945 and in the Salvatorian College Hall in Harrow Weald on Saturday, Nov 2 at 8 pm with a matinee on Sunday, November 3, at 3 pm, inquiries to 07312032905. Tickets cost Twenty pounds. The Irish Rambling House are holding their annual concert in Siamsa Tire Tralee on Wednesday November 27, at 8pm. The three-hour show will feature the cast members plus special guests Sean O’Sé, Elle Marie O ‘Dwyer. Tickets cost € 31, each plus booking fee € 1.50, they can be booked on siamsatire.com or call the Box Office on 066-7123055. A great night’s entertainment is promised, and all are welcome.
CLOTHES COLLECTION: St Kieran’s GAA Club will hold a clothes collection on Saturday November 9, and Sunday November 10. Bags of re wearable clothes, paired shoes, belts, bags, bed linen(no duvets or pillows, ripped or soiled clothes), towels, curtains, soft toys, etc. Please bring donations in green or black refuse bags, to the community field Ardagh or the Dressing Rooms in Coolcappa. The club thanks all for their continued support.
SHOEBOX APPEAL: Communities across Limerick are being urged to donate gift-filled shoeboxes for children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa this Christmas. The Shoebox Appeal Week runs from Monday November 4 to Sunday November 10. This week aims to encourage people to think about the single impact , joy and smiles that a shoebox brings to the child who receives it. All people have to do is find an empty shoebox, wrap it in Christmas paper and fill it with gifts for a boy or a girl aged between 2 and 14, give online or attach a € 5 donation and bring it to a local drop off point before Friday November 10. The local Limerick drop off contact is Karen Vampola (087 2794844) Mountcollins. People can also build a box online by donating at www. teamhope.ie The closing date is Saturday December 21. Since 2010 team Hope and volunteers have delivered over 2.5 million Shoebox gifts to vulnerable children across the world.
COUNTY SCÓR: The County Limerick Scór na nÓg finals will be held at the Community Hall in Askeaton on Saturday November 9, at 4pm. The question time final will be held at 2pm.
FAIR DAY: The annual fair day takes place in Athea village on Saturday November 9. There will be livestock for sale, plus stalls on the street selling all goods/ clothes etc. A good day out weather permitting is looked forward to.