by Tom Aherne
TOM DANAHER: The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Danaher of Ballinena (Old Mill), Newcastle West, on Sunday April 13, late of Danaher Brothers and Creeves Quarry. Tom passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the wonderful care of the Staff at Beechwood Nursing Home. Predeceased by his wife Peg, daughter in law Marella, sister Mary and brother Sean. Reposing at Riedy’s Funeral Home Newcastle West on Tuesday April 15, from 5pm to 8pm. The Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Newcastle West on Wednesday at 11.30am. Burial took place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery. Sympathy to his sons John, Tom and Jeremiah, sister in law Theresa, daughters in law Mary (Barrett) and Mary (Mullane) grandchildren Lesley Ann, Vanessa, Íde, Aoife and Órla, great grandchildren Lexi, Aaron, Hailey, Harper, Iarla, Amelia, Clodagh, Jake and Micheál Óg, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Tom was a well-known businessman, a gentleman and a great supporter of Gaelic games, who will be remembered with fondness well into the future. A past player with Ardagh and Kilcolman before joining Newcastle West where he was a life member of the club at the time of his passing. He served as their Chairperson and was a committed sponsor and supporter. The Old Mill area was close to his heart, and he was associated with all that was good around there. The Old Mill Tug O War team of the 1960’s to early 1970’s, The Old Mill Sports Club, The Old Mill Development Association, Christmas Tree sourcing etc. The community came out in tribute forming a Guard of honour as his funeral cortege passed the Old Mill Bridge on his journey to the funeral home on Tuesday afternoon. He lived to be a great age and will be always linked with good community life. Tom will be sadly missed by his family, neighbours and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
MASS TIMES CHANGE: Ardagh/Carrigkerry Mass times will change from the weekend of April 26/27. Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturdays at 6.30pm. Mass will be celebrated in St Molua’s Church Ardagh on Sundays at 10.30am.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday April 14.The numbers drawn were 3,7,13,28. and there was no winner of the €6,400 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each May Gallagher, Ardagh, Hughie Mahony, Ardagh, Mary Bennett, Ardagh, Fiona Woulfe, Dunganville, The Kennelly’s c/o Tom Neary. Next week’s Jackpot will be €6,500. 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 John Duane from Newcastle West, who won €310, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday April 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.
SPLIT THE POT: Congratulations to Emma O’Malley, who won €470 in the March Creeves Celtic FC Split the Pot monthly draw held at the Thatch Newbridge on Friday April 4. Tickets to enter the draw are available from committee members, club managers, at Neary’s Ardagh, Inver five crossroads Rathkeale and the Thatch Newbridge. All support will be greatly appreciated.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated Ahane by 2-9 to 0-11 in round 3 of the County Junior A Football League played at Sean Finn Park Rathkeale on Sunday April 13. TEAM Con Enright, Ben Cussen, Michael Murphy, Shay Greaney, Fionn Gleeson, James O’Connor, Mikey Kelly, Jack Mulqueen, Darragh O’Connor, Luke Corrigan, Cathal Mc Enery, Cathal O’Connor, Dan Duggan, Anthony Molyneaux, Oisin Commane. Subs Conor Woulfe, Charlie Mc Mahon, Darragh Breen.
Saint Kieran’s defeated Crecora by 0-15 to 0-13 in round 3 of the City/West Intermediate Hurling League played in Crecora on Saturday April 19. TEAM Cillian Ambrose 0-1, Shay Greaney, Aaron Heffernan, Mossie Shine, Eoin Mc Enery 0-1, Brendan Mc Carthy, Fionn Gleeson, Eoghan Sheehan, Cillian Meade 0-1, Conor Woulfe 0-1, Jack O’Sullivan 0-9, Cormac Mann, Derry O’Connor, Michael Murphy 0-1, Cathal O’Connor 0-1. Sub Bryan Sheehan.
SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic lost 6-2 at home to Breska Rovers in the Premier Division of the Desmond League on Sunday April 13. Jack Sullivan and Eoin Mc Enery scored their goals. Carrig Celtic defeated Feenagh 3-1 at home in Division 2, with goals from Adam Bennett 2, Liam King. Kilcolman Rovers defeated Dromore United 3-1 at home in Division 3 with goals from Mike O’Sullivan 2, Pedro Tavares. In Division 1 of the Desmond Ladies League Creeves Celtic defeated Glantine 4-0at home with goals from Leah Reidy 2, Caoimhe O’Connell, Laura O’Shaughnessy.
FUNDRAISING QUIZ: Old Mill Ladies Football Club are holding a fundraising quiz at the Ballintemple Inn Newcastle West on Friday April 25th at 8pm. €20 for a table of four and a raffle will also be held. All support will be greatly appreciated.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for 2025 is now open for membership. The Saint Kieran’s club are promoting it, and the second draw will be held on Saturday April 26. The entry fee for each draw is €10, and €21,000 will be given out in prize money every month. The first prize is €10,000, 2nd prize €3,000, 3rd prize €2,000, 4th prize € 1,000, 5th prize is an exclusive star prize, ( €500 Woodlands Hotel Voucher) and 4 prizes of €500, four prizes €250, and 17 prizes of €100. 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.
JOHN JOE’S CLASS CÉILÍ: The end of season class Céilí will be held in the Con Colbert Hall Athea on Saturday April 26. from 9pm. A raffle will be held and refreshments served and music by John Joe and all other dancers are welcome.
DRAMA DATES: The Abha Bhán Players are in full swing preparing for the staging of the Field by John B Keane in the Parish Hall, Ballyhahill, on Saturday April 26, Sunday 27, Tuesday 29, and Wednesday 30. The doors open at 7.30pm and the drama at 8pm. Booking with Eilish at 086 8458821. People can pay at the door, cash Only. Admission €15 including Tea/Coffee. A raffle will be held on the night, and all are welcome.
CLOTHES COLECTION: Kilcolman NS are holding a fundraising clothes collection on Friday May 2. Bags of clothes, shoes, bags, belts, bed linen(no duvets or pillows) can be dropped to the school shelter any time before this date. Thank you for your continued support.
FITNESS CLASS: St Kieran’s GAA Club are holding a chair exercise class for adults on Fridays from 11am to 12 noon, at Ardagh Community Hall. This is a follow up to the 4-week class held last December. Tea and biscuits and a chat afterwards and all are welcome. €5 per person per class and for more information call Paula on (087)2223581
SINGING CLUB: West Limerick Singing Club will hold their next singing and storytelling session on Friday May 2, at 8.30pm in the Ramble Inn Abbeyfeale. It will be part of the Fleadh by the Feale programme. The special guest will be Evelyn O’Connell and all are welcome.
FLEADH CÉILÍ: A Céilí will be held as part of the Fleadh by the Feale weekend in the Railway Bar Abbeyfeale on Friday May 2nd at 9.30pm. Music by Taylor’s Cross, refreshments served, and admission is €12. A great night’s dancing is promised on the Kerry Limerick border, and all are welcome.