by Tom Aherne
TOM MORAN: The death has occurred of Tom Moran, Ardvone, Ardagh and late of Toureendonnell, Athea, peacefully at Milford Care Centre on Friday January 24. Pre-deceased by his parents, brothers Patsy, Jack, Dan, sister Marie. Reposing was held at St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Monday January 27 from 6pm to 8pm. The Requiem Mass was Concelebrated on Tuesday at 11.30am by Fr Raphael Okanumeh, Fr Dan Lane, Fr Paddy Bowen and Fr Pat Bluett. Family members participated during the ceremony and Donie and Maura provided the hymns and music. When the ceremony concluded Fr Dan Lane paid a lovely tribute to Tom who was a genius of an electrician and a very obliging electrical shop owner in Newcastle West. Sympathy to his wife Hannah, sons Pat, Sean, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Mairead, Sean’s partner Rebecca, son-in-law Padraic, grandchildren Jack, Meadbh, Darragh, Shayne, Chloe, brothers-in-law Eddie, Patsy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Tom was laid to rest afterwards in the local cemetery. May he rest in Peace.
SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Louis and Kay Clifford and family Ardagh on the death of Louis’s mother Una Clifford ( nee Fay) Main Street Foynes on Sunday December 29. Reposing at her home on Tuesday December 31. Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Senan’s Church Foynes on Wednesday followed by burial in Robertstown cemetery. Sympathy also to sons John, Clark, daughters Olivia Kelly, Cindy Reddan, Davida O’Shea and all extended family members. May she rest in Peace.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday January 27.The numbers drawn were 3,4,20,23, and there was no winner of the €5,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each: Oisin Ryan Coolacokera, Jody Woulfe Ardagh, Connie Kennelly Shanagolden, Mary Harnett Coolacokera, Ide Trant Monemohill. Next week’s Jackpot will be €5,400. 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 Richard O’Donovan, who won €230 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday January 31. 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.
GAELIC GAMES: The Munster Club Junior ‘B’ Football Championship 1/4 Final between St. Kieran’s and Waterford Champions Roanmore will now take place on Sunday February 9 at 2pm in Ballyagran.Congratulations to Darragh Mullane and Shane O Mahony who have made the Limerick Celtic Challenge Hurling Panel. They played Kerry minors recently in a challenge match which they won. Shane was Limerick captain for the game. Congratulations to St. Kieran’s players Eoin McEnery, James O’Connor and Cormac Mann who were part of the Regeneron Team that were crowned Limerick Interfirm Football Champions 2025 last week, defeating Aughinish Alumina 2-7 to 0-12 in the final.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Róisín Ambrose 1-0(Captain)and Iris Kennelly 0-1 from the Old Mill ladies club were members of the Limerick team defeated by Down 0-14 to 2-6 in Division 3 of the National Football League played at Mungret on Sunday January 26.
GOLF NEWS: Owen Hayes Ardagh is the new captain of Newcastle West Golf Club. Mary Liston Coolcappa is lady captain and Loretto Hayes Ardagh vice-captain for the year ahead. Congratulations and best wishes during 2025.
SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic players Kevin Guina and Tommy Dillane were members of the Desmond League squad that lost to Waterford by 2-1 in the Munster Traynor Competition on Sunday January 26. No matches were played in the Desmond men or ladies League.
MEMBERSHIP: 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.
CARD PLAYING: The card game has resumed at the Flag Floor Glensharrold on Wednesdays at 8.30pm. Tea and refreshments provided, and all are welcome.
SPEED LIMITS: From Friday February 7,speed limits on many of our rural local roads will be reduced from 80 to 60km/h. As speed contributes to a third of fatal collisions, these new speed limits should greatly reduce the risk of death if they are obeyed. On the other hand, they could introduce congestion and road rage if careful drivers are obeying the signs and others are trying to make time up. Safety on our roads is what we all strive for so hopefully all will adjust to the new limits. New road signage is being put in place where the road authority deems necessary. Visit gov.ie/speedlimits
FILM CLUB: Newcastle West Film Club present ” My Favourite Cake” in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday February 7, at 8.00pm. Admission € 8 and refreshments available. All are welcome.
SINGING CLUB: West Limerick Singing Club will hold their next singing session on Friday February 7, at the Ramble Inn Abbeyfeale. The special guest will be Theresa Walsh, and all are welcome.
CLERKS COLLECTION: The Parish Clerks collection will be taken up on the weekend of February 7/8,in St Colman’s Church Kilcolman and St Kyran’s Church Coolcappa. Please be generous with your donations and show your appreciation for the yearly work involved.