by Tom Aherne
TOMMY KELLY: The death has occurred of Thomas (Tommy)Kelly, Duncaha, Kilcolman, peacefully at University Hospital Limerick on Tuesday June 17, aged 93 years surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his wife Mary, parents Gerald and Nora, brother Seamus and sister Nancy. Reposing was held at St Colman’s Church Kilcolman on Thursday June 19, from 6pm to 8pm. The Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Fr Tim Curtin and Fr Denis Mullane on Friday at 12 noon. Family members participated during the ceremony in the readings, prayers of the Faithful, symbols, offertory gifts and musical tribute. Donie and Maura supplied the hymns and music. The symbols taken to the altar were a model tractor to show his love for farming and the rural way of life, a football as Gaelic
games and sport were a large part of his life, a golf stick as he took up the game with great passion in his retirement years.
Fr Tim paid tribute to Tommy who was a regular mass attendee each weekend during his homily. Tommy was born in May 1932 and educated in Monemohill National School and Shrulawn Secondary School Shanagolden. He also attended College, where he picked up his football skills and spent a year in Agriculture College. He married Mary Downey from Creeves in September 1964, and they were blessed with four in family Gary, Nicky, Norma, Bridget. Tommy was blessed with a long and healthy life in the outdoors, combining his farming work and his sporting passions.
Large crowds attended at his reposing mass and burial to show their respect for the Kelly family. St Kieran’s club members formed a guard of honour for their past player, officer, coach, manager, advisor and great supporter as his coffin draped in the club colours departed the church. Tommy was laid to rest afterwards in the local cemetery as the sun shone brightly in his native Kilcolman which meant so much to him. Sympathy to sons Gary and Nicky, daughters Norma and Bridget, brother Gerald, sister-in-law Maureen, daughters in law Geraldine and Eileen, son in law Kevin, 11 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. May he rest in Peace.
CLERICAL APPOINTMENT: Congratulations to Fr Tom Mangan a native of Glensharrold, Carrigkerry and Moderator of the Ide Naofa Pastoral Unit comprising the parishes of Abbeyfeale, Athea, Templeglantine, Tournafulla/Mountcollins who has been nominated as Canon by Bishop Brendan Leahy.
SCHOOL MASS: Carrigkerry School Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday June 25 in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry at 11am.
BUY A BRICK FUNRAISER: Carrigkerry Playground/Sensory Garden Committee launched their ‘Buy A Brick’ fundraiser on Easter Monday. If you’d like to have a brick with your name/family name or in memory of someone special, 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 ‘’In Memory of Section’’ has been added where you can purchase a brick and dedicate it to a deceased loved one. The link was not working properly but it has now been updated and is more user friendly. You can contact any committee members who 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 or ring 087-2750061 https://carrigkerryplaygroundgarden.clubforce.com/…/mem…
THOMAS WALLACE: The death has taken place of Thomas (Tommy) Wallace, Feohanagh, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Lios Mor House, Brothers of Charity, Feohanagh , formerly of Glenbawn, Ballyhahill, on Friday June 13. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Nora and twin brothers Gerard and Jimmy. Reposing took place at Lios Mor House, Brothers of Charity, Feohanagh on Sunday June 15, from 5.00pm until 7.00pm.The Requiem Mass took place at The Church of the Visitation, Ballyhahill on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial in Kilfergus Cemetery, Glin. Sympathy to his sister Maria, brother Mossie, uncle Jimmy and aunt-in-law Margaret; cousins, relatives, extended family, neighbours and especially the people supported and staff of The Brothers of Charity. May he rest in Peace.
LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday June 16.The numbers drawn were 1,17,22,25, and there was no winner of the €7,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received € 40 each, Tommy Greaney c/o Neary’s, Gerard Mulvihill Ardagh, Mike O’Mara Coolcappa, Frank O’Connor Glenville, Michael Flynn Glensharrold. Next week’s Jackpot will be €7,400. 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 Mary Hogan from Glin, who won €280, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday June 20. 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.
LADIES FOOTBALL: Limerick defeated Derry by 8-12 to 1-8 in the 3rd match in the All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Championship played at Newcastle West on Saturday June 14.Sophie Hennessy and Captain Róisín Ambrose (0-1) from the Old Mill club were members of the team/panel. They will play Sligo away in the final group match and the top two teams will progress to the semi-finals.
SOCCER AWARDS: The Desmond Schoolboy’s/Girls Awards night was held at the Longcourt House Hotel on Sunday June 22. Congratulations to all the award winners especially our four locals. Isabel Langford, Creeves Celtic Under 12 Division 3 award. Darragh Walsh, Kilcolman Rovers Under 12 Division 3 award. James Hough, Kilcolman Rovers Under 13 Division 2 award. Ben Hough, Kilcolman Rovers Under 16 Division 2 award.
FLAG FLOOR: The weekly music and set dancing session, at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry continues on Tuesday’s from 9pm to 11.30pm, for the summer months. Music by Donie Nolan and friends, teas are served, and all are welcome for a good night’s entertainment.
NOVENA: A Novena to the Sacred Heart will take place in Robertstown Church from Wednesday June 25 to Friday June 27.
CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw will take place on Saturday June 28 and announced on the Limerick Live 95 Sports Show. The Saint Kieran’s club are promoting it and 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 Sean Hennessy voucher in June) and 4 prizes of €500, four prizes €300, and 17 prizes of €200. 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.
HERITAGE EVENTS: St Kieran’s Heritage Association are taking two-day trips in the coming month to Cobh, county Cork to visit Spike Island and the Titanic visitor centre on Saturday June 28. On Saturday July 19, to Dublin to visit the Glasnevin Cemetery and Collins Barracks. Contact 086-8060480 for the day’s itinerary and costs.
ITAS NIGHT: Ita’s rambling house will be held in the Desmond Complex Newcastle West on Friday June 27, at 7.30pm. All musicians, singers, storytellers, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend for a great night’s enjoyment. The proceeds from the night will go to the Parkinson’s Mid West.