by Tom Aherne
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday January 20.The numbers drawn were 9,14,16,26, and there was no winner of the €5,100 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Maria Woulfe, Dunganville, Joan O’Connor Glenville, James Brouder Ballinabearna, Jody Woulfe Ardagh, Sean O’Sullivan Skehanagh. Next week’s Jackpot will be €5,300. 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 Philip Culhane Glin, who won €215 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 double week draw, held on Friday January 24. 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.
SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic drew 1-1 (Tommy Dillane) away to Glin Rovers in the Premier Division of the Desmond League on Sunday January 19. Carrig Celtic defeated Glantine/Mountcollins United 2-1 at home in Division 2 with goal scorers Ray Brouder and Sean Long. Kilcolman Rovers won 2-1 at home to Dromore United B with goals from Mike O’Sullivan. In the Premier Division of the ladies’ league Kilcolman Rovers defeated Breska Rovers 1-0 away with Sinead Kelly on target. Creeves Celtic drew 0-0 away with Glantine in Division 1.
FOYNES SAILING: Patricia Mc Cormack from Glenville, Ardagh is the present Commodore of Foynes Yacht Club. Congratulations and best wishes in her role into the future.
GAELIC GAMES: The county Limerick football and hurling championship draws for 2025 were made on Tuesday January 21. 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 senior football St Kieran’s are in group 2 with Mungret St Paul’s, Newcastle West, Kildimo/Pallaskenry, Ballylanders and Galtee Gaels. In junior A football they are in group 2 with Camogue Rovers, Monaleen, Hospital/Herbertstown, Fedamore and St Patrick’s. In the intermediate hurling championship St Kieran’s are in group 2 with Na Piarsaigh, Feohanagh, Murroe -Boher, Pallasgreen and Knockainey.
MEMBERSHIP RATES: St Kieran’s GAA Club membership rates for 2025 are, Limerick Development Draw only € 100. Adult social non-playing member € 40, and plus Limerick draw € 130. Senior adult player including Astro turf levy € 100 and plus Limerick draw € 190. Family membership ( includes one parent/guardian and all children under 18) € 120 plus Limerick Draw € 200. Under 21 and Student membership ( over 18, including Astroturf levy) € 80. Single Juvenile Membership (GAA and Camogie player € 50. The rates are the same as last year and can be paid now and the deadline is March 31.
ARDAGH WALK: In partnership with Ireland’s Lights Up the Irish Life Every Step Counts Challenge St Kieran’s GAA Club are participating each Wednesday evening at 7pm sharp. The walk will be around the new field and Astro pitch, and all are welcome.
ART EXHIBITION: Rathkeale Together Woman’s Art Group, invite you to join them for an inspiring evening of powerful artwork, conversation and celebration of identity in the form of their art on Friday January 31, from 5pm, at the Carriage House at the start of the Greenway Rathkeale (V944H30). Also, a wine reception and light refreshments served. Titled Canvas of Friendship Weaving Women’s Stories it promises to be a great evening, and all are welcome.
HISTORY TALK: Rathkeale Historical Society continue their winter season of free talks on Friday January 31, at 8-30pm in the Community Arts Centre, upstairs in Rathkeale Library. Four local historians will give talks of local interest on this night. Mary Kury ‘Rathkeale links to Churchtown Graveyard Newcastle West’. Patrick Fitzgerald ‘ Curragchase’. Joseph Healy ‘ The Boy in the Glasshouse’. Patrick Coleman ‘ Items donated to the Church of St Mary Rathkeale on the completion of its building’. Membership of Rathkeale Historical Society for the year is € 10.
ROSARY RECITED: The rosary will be recited at St Brigid’s Well Shanagarry Newcastle West on Saturday February 1, at 3pm and all are welcome.
TEA DANCING: Social dancing returns to Monagea Hall on Sunday February 2,from 3-6pm. Music by Michael Collins, tea and refreshments served and all are welcome.
CAR BOOT SALE: A fundraising car boot sale will be held in Newcastle West Community Centre on Saturday February 15. Contact 069-69584 for all the details.
MILFORD WALK: The annual Milford Care Centre 10km walk/run takes place on Sunday February 16. Their fundraising department have all the details and can be contacted at 061-485859 or fundraising @milfordcarecentre.ie
RAMBLING HOUSE: A rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday February 19, at 8.00pm and teas served. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend for a great night’s enjoyment.
ITAS NIGHT: Ita’s rambling house will be held in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday February 21, at 8pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend both for a great night’s enjoyment
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The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Wednesday May 7, at 10am and in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry at 12 noon. The First Holy Communion Ceremony will be celebrated in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Saturday May 10, at 11am.
The First Holy Communion Ceremony will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturday May 17, at 11am.
The First Holy Communion Ceremony will be celebrated in St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Saturday May 24, at 10am and in St Kyran’s Church Coolcappa at 12 noon.