by Tom Aherne
TOM KENNELLY: The death has taken place of Thomas (Tom) Kennelly of Barnigue, Carrigkerry, on Sunday April 20, in the care of Killeline Nursing Home, Newcastle West. Reposing took place at St Mary’s Church, Carrigkerry on Wednesday April 23,from 6pm to 8pm followed by prayers. The Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Fr Tom Mangan and Fr Raphael Okanumeh on Thursday morning at 11.30am. Family members participated throughout the ceremony. Fr Tom in his homily paid a lovely tribute to Tom and Nora, two next door neighbours when he was growing up in Glensharrold. Tom’s working life included Shannon Meats Rathkeale, Limerick County Council, Carrigkerry /Old Mill CE Scheme, and West Limerick Rural Employment Scheme. He was also involved in farming and was handy at block and timber work. During his time on the Carrigkerry/Old Mill CE Scheme he was involved in the building of the Carrigkerry Grotto to mark the new Millennium. Following this Tom built his own private Shrine to Our Lady in 2004. Tom will be remembered for his great love of music, song, dance and his association with the Wren, being a lifelong member of the Glensharrold Group and also with Carrigkerry who won All Irelands titles, being a noted Bodhran player.
Symbols brought to the Altar defining his path through life included a bodhran which Tom played over the years. A photo with a trophy won in a competition. He was a founding member of the Glensharrold Wren Group. He played the fiddle and the Bodhran and enjoyed the competition with his fellow players. A family photo of Tom, Nora and daughter Margaret. 3 pages of artwork showing farm pictures created by his grandchildren, Jayden, Lucie and Jonah to show Tom’s love for the land. Tom embraced all ages from the basic Pierce Mowing Bar, Hay Turner, and Racker to the most modern of machinery. A Cross and Chain and Holy Water. Tom always wore the chain around his neck to show his religious devotion to his church and parish. He rarely missed Mass, other ceremonies or funerals while he was able to attend. The Holy water which he sprinkled around before leaving the house. Aine Moloney supplied the music and hymns which enhanced the ceremony. Burial took place afterwards in Kilbradern Cemetery. The Glensharrold and Carrigkerry Wren members combined to give him a rousing musical send off. Donie Nolan sang Down by Glensharrold Side, which was a sad but lovely farewell. Sympathy to wife Nora, daughter Margaret and partner James, grandchildren Jayden, Lucie and Jonah, nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law, family, friends and neighbours. May he rest in Peace.
INTO PRESIDENT: Congratulations to Anne Horan who is the new president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. From Ballineen in West Cork, Anne lives in Glin, Co. Limerick. She has represented District 13, covering Limerick and Kerry on the INTO Central Executive Committee since 2015. Anne has been a member of the INTO since she began teaching in 1980 and has worked at all levels of the union from staff representative to member of the Benefits Fund Committee to a full member of the Central Executive Committee. Following graduation from Mary Immaculate College, Anne began teaching in Dunmanus NS (a one teacher school), on the Mizen Peninsula in 1980. In 1986 she moved to West Limerick where after a number of years working as a substitute teacher, she taught in St. Fergus NS in Glin. In 2008, Anne moved to Carrigkerry NS, a 3-teacher rural school in West Limerick, where she is currently a teaching principal. Anne has taught children of all ages and classes over her career. She sees education as important in helping each child to achieve their potential in life. She is a firm believer in the importance of personal development and enjoys studying to further her own knowledge base. Anne is forever grateful to the teachers and colleagues who provided support to her since the beginning of her career. Stressing the importance of attendance in Union events, including Branch Meetings, Anne will, during her presidency, strive to encourage participation at all levels. She will be representing a membership of more than 50,000 teachers across 32 counties.
CAMINO WALK: Joe Dowling from Ballinabearna, Old Mill is participating in the Camino Charity Walk. It is a 300km walk from April 10-28, in Portugal during Easter. All monies raised will go to the designated charity this year which is ”Vision Ireland” formerly known as NCBI. Joe is seeking sponsorship for his walk and can be contacted by phone on 087-6335440 or by email [email protected]. All donations big or small are welcome for this very important charity event.
BRICK FUNDRAISER: Carrigkerry Playground committee are running a buy a brick fundraiser for the Playground wall. €50 per brick for individual /family members names. They can be bought through the link on the Carrigkerry Playground Facebook page. All support to help finance the remaining debt will be greatly appreciated.
GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated Monagea by 2-23 to 0-20 in round 4 of the City/West Intermediate Hurling League at Coolcappa on Tuesday April 22. TEAM Cillian Ambrose , Shay Greaney, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Mossie Shine, Eoin Mc Enery, Brendan Mc Carthy, Fionn Gleeson 0-1, Eoghan Sheehan, Cathal Mc Enery 0-2, Jack Sullivan 0-15, Michael Murphy 1-1, Conor Woulfe 0-1,Derry O’Connor, Anthony Molyneaux , Cathal O’Connor 1-2. Subs Jack Ben Harnett, Sean Ryan, Bryan Sheehan 0-1, Shane Fitzgerald, Edward Fitzgerald. Saint Kieran’s lost to Adare by 3-13 to 0-9 in the West Junior B Hurling League group 1 played at Coolcappa on Thursday April 24. St Kieran’s drew with Adare in the West Senior Football League 2-13 each in Adare on Saturday April 26.
SOCCER NEWS: Congratulations to Carrig Celtic who are Desmond League Division 2 champions after their 1-0 win ( Anthony Molyneaux) over Shountrade at home on Friday April 18. In their 12 matches played to date they have won 11 and drawn with Breska Rovers B. Timmy King from Carrigkerry and Registrar of the League presented the League trophy to captain Pa Brouder. Creeves Celtic lost 4-2 at home to Glin Rovers in the Premier Division of the Desmond League on Friday April 18. Sean Ryan and Donal Nolan scored their goals. Kilcolman Rovers lost 3-0 away to Abbeyfeale United B in Division 3. In Division 1 of the Desmond Ladies League Creeves Celtic lost 3-1 (Laura O’Shaughnessy) away to Abbeyfeale United. Both teams will have to meet again in a playoff to decide who will be the champions.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday April 21.The numbers drawn were 4,12,19,29, and there was no winner of the €6,500 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each Alma O’Sullivan, Ardagh, Lisa Mc Grath, Lisbane, Michael Harnett, Old Mill, Katelyn Hayes, Carrigkerry, Pat O’Shea c/o Neary’s. Next week’s Jackpot will be €6,600. 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 Jerry O’Brien from Newcastle West, who won €200, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday April 25. 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.
CLUB DRAW: The second Limerick Club GAA Draw was held on Saturday April 26 and announced on the sports show on Limerick Live 95fm. The St Kieran’s club had no winner. Next draw last Saturday in May and the exclusive star prize is a € 500 voucher for Tadgh O’Connor Newcastle West.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT: Parents/Guardians interested in enrolling their child in Kilcolman N.S. in the Junior Infant class for the September 25 new term are asked to email the school at kilschool@ gmail.com
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 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 during the month of May commencing on Friday 2.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.
TEA DANCE: The next social dance will be in Monagea Hall on Sunday May 4,from 3-6pm. Music by Mike Condon, tea and refreshments served and all are welcome.