by Tom Aherne
JOAN SHEAHAN: The death has taken place of Joan Sheahan Ardvone, Ardagh, peacefully on Thursday April 24, at her home. Predeceased by her parents, Bill and Kate, her brother Mike, and sister Bridie. Reposing was held at St. Molua’s Church Ardagh, on Sunday, April 27, from 5pm to 7pm. The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Raphael Okanumeh at 11am on Monday morning and family members participated during the ceremony. Fr Raphael and a family member paid lovely tributes to a colourful lady who left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She was aged 77 years and a former employee of Aughinish Alumini.
Symbols brought to the Altar, of importance to Joan’s life included a photo of Padre Pio, rosary beads, phone, Observer, teddy bear etc. They showed her great faith, keeping in touch with family members and current affairs.Burial took place afterwards in Kilcolman Cemetery. Sympathy to brother Jack, sisters Carmel, Dympna, and Patricia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, her dear friends Bridie and Peig, kind neighbours, relatives, and wide circle of friends. May she rest in Peace.
RICHARD PURCELL: The death has taken place of Richard (Dick) Purcell, Kilcolman, Ardagh, peacefully on Saturday April 26, in the exceptional care of St. John’s Hospital, Limerick. Predeceased by his late wife Marie and brother Seán. Reposing was held at Madigan’s Funeral Home Shanagolden, on Monday April 28, from 6pm followed by removal to Kilcolman Church. The Requiem Mass was concelebrated on Tuesday at 12 noon by Fr Tim Curtin, Fr Denis Mullane and Fr Pat Crean Lynch, family members and friends participated in the readings, prayers of the faithful and offertory gifts, during the ceremony. Fr Tim recalled Dick’s long life during his homily which focused on his family, faith and friends.
Dick a native of Newcastle West was born on July 4, 1936. His early working life was spent at Crowley’s Drapery Newcastle West. He married Maria Reidy and moved to Kilcolman in 1966, helping her with the shop and Post Office work. They raised their three sons there and provided a great service to the local community. Nestled between church and school it was the meeting place for the youth and rarely would one pass without seeing a few outside the shop. Dick also kept cattle and enjoyed the wheeling and dealing. He enjoyed a spot of fishing in Tarbert and Carrigaholt and trips to the seaside. He also loved card playing especially in Monagea and Ballyhahill Halls. His faith meant a lot to him, and he was a regular mass attendee while able. Fr Tim in recent years brought Holy Communion to him on Friday nights after Kilcolman Mass which he looked forward to and appreciated. The family thanked carer and friend Joan Copse for her wonderful care and support to Dick over the years. His son John deserves great credit also for looking after both his parents down the years.
Dick was laid to rest afterwards in the local cemetery. Sympathy to sons, John, Colman and Francis, daughter in law Denise, grandfather of Ruth and Fiona, brother to Tom and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his brother-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, great and kind neighbours and a large circle of friends. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.
PATRICK GUINA: The death has taken place of Patrick (Paddy) Guina) The Cross, Ardagh, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of Killeline Care Centre, on Saturday April 26. Pre-deceased by his parents, Patrick and Ita, his wife Mary, and son Jim. Reposing was held at St Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Monday April 28, from 6pm – 8pm. The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Frank O’Dea on Tuesday morning at 11.30am and family members participated during the ceremony. Symbols representing Paddy’s life were taken to the Altar before mass commenced. They included a model truck to mark over 40 years working for Hogan’s Concrete. A sod of turf as he loved the bog and spent many happy days there. A CD to show his love of traditional music. His glasses and a newspaper as reading was a daily hobby of his. A family photo to show his love for all.
Paddy was 83 years old and a native of Rooskagh and he attended Ballyloughane National School. He met his wife Mary at the Olympic Ballroom Newcastle West, and they were blessed with five in family. The loss of his son Jim aged 21 and wife Mary at a young age were difficult to overcome. Paddy was quiet spoken and a man of action whose main hobby was time spent in the bog. His granddaughter Mickella sang Caledonia in tribute and a CD of George Langan singing The Foot of Rooskagh Hill was played as his coffin departed the church. Paddy was laid to rest afterwards in Churchtown Cemetery, Newcastle West. Sympathy to his sons Mike, John and Joe, daughter Ita (Dineen), son-in-law Tadhg, daughters-in-law Miriam, Sharon and Liz, 9 grandchildren James, Sarah, Anna, Mickella, Kevin, Darren, Rachel, Leah and Robbie, brothers-in-law John and James, nephew Niko, cousins, relatives and friends. May he rest in Peace.
LIAM STEELE: The death has taken place of Liam Steele, Ree
asta, Ardagh, peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday April 26. Reposing was held at St Molua’s Church on Tuesday April 29, from 5pm to 7pm. The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Canon Tony Mullins (brother -in-law) assisted by Fr Tom Mangan, Fr Tim Curtin, Fr Denis Mullane, Fr Frank O’Dea and Fr Raphael Okanumeh on Wednesday morning at 11.30am. Family members assisted during the ceremony and Mairead delivered a lovely tribute in the Eulogy. Liam a native of Rathkeale was born in 1941 and an electrician by trade. Married to Mary for 56 years and father of Mairead, Grace and Michael. It was through The New Glenside Band that I got to know of Liam who played the guitar and sang the popular songs of the time. Mary was a singer in the band, and it was mainly Country and Western, 60s music and polka sets they played at the local cabaret venues. Former band members Tom O ‘Donoghue and Ann Marie Noonan plus Michael and Fiona Collins supplied the hymns and music, at the Mass.
Liam enjoyed the simple pleasures in life through his family, work, garden, Manchester United supporter, daily crosswords and music. Liam always included a medley of Johnny Cash numbers in the playlist. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere was sung as a final tribute before Liam’s coffin departed the church. Liam was laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Sympathy to his wife Mary, daughters Mairead and Grace, son Michael, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Becky, grandchildren William, Adam, Joseph and Holly, brothers Jim and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
PLAYGROUND FUNRAISER: Carrigkerry Playground Committee would like to thanks everyone who attended the walk on Easter Monday, it was great to see all the support. They also launched the ‘Buy A Brick’ fundraiser on the day. Sales got off to a great start so thanks to all who purchased. If you’d like to have a brick with your name/family name or in memory of someone special to then please follow the link below to purchase or alternatively contact a member of the committee. It’s a one-off fee of €50 to have your brick added to the wall. A big thanks also to Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry who very kindly raffled an Easter hamper giving the proceeds to the playground fund. A total of €305 was raised. The committee members include Pat King, Leanne Greaney, Maggie O Connor, Grainne Mc Coy, Lorraine Hannafin O’Sullivan, Aine O’Connor, Teresa Hayes, Helen King, Emer O’Connor. https://carrigkerryplaygroundgarden.clubforce.com/…/mem…
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday April 28.The numbers drawn were 13,18,19,28,and there was no winner of the €6,600 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each, Mac and Modh c/o Neary’s, Dick Condon c/o Catherine Noonan, Hazel O’Donnell, Newcastle West, Sam King, Carrigkerry, Linda Daly Ardagh. Next week’s Jackpot will be €6,700. 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 Mary Hayes from Shanagolden, who won €300, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday May 2. 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.
NEW FIELD: St Kieran’s GAA Club held their first match in their new field in Ardagh village on Friday May 2. Chairman David Woulfe welcomed the good crowd present on a lovely sunny evening to view the impressive field, scoreboard, walkway, footpaths car park, road entrance etc. Canon Tony Mullins blessed the field and Seamus Mc Namara Chairman of the Limerick GAA Board congratulated all involved in the work done to date. Emma Daly sang Amhran na bhfiann and the first match commenced at 7.30pm. St Kieran’s defeated Na Piarsaigh by 1-17 to 1-15 in Round 5 of the City West Intermediate Hurling League. TEAM: Cillian Ambrose 0-2, Shay Greaney, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Mossie Shine, Eoin Mc Enery 1-0, Brendan Mc Carthy, Fionn Gleeson, Eoghan Sheehan, Cathal Mc Enery 0-2, Jack O’Sullivan 0-7, Ian Mackessy 0-3, Conor Woulfe 0-1, Derry O’Connor, Cillian Meade, Cathal O’Connor. Subs Sean Ryan 0-1, Cormac Mann, Michael Murphy, Jack Ben Harnett, Aaron Heffernan 0-1.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Róisín Ambrose (0-1) from the Old Mill club was on the Limerick team that lost to Clare by 1-4 to 0-6 in round 1 of the Munster Senior B Football Championship at Clarecastle on Sunday April 27.
SOCCER NEWS: Kilcolman Rovers drew 1-1 (Mike Cremin) at home to Askeaton/Kilcornan in Division 3 of the Desmond League on Sunday April 27. Creeves Celtic and Carrig Celtic had no fixtures. Kilcolman Rovers defeated Ballylanders away by 2-1 in the Munster FA Women’s Junior Cup quarter final with goals from Mia Forrestal and Danielle Donovan.
CHURCH DATES: 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 12.30pm and in St Kyran’s Church Coolcappa at 10.30am. The sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Tuesday May 20, at 10am