by Tom Aherne

SYMPATHY WISHES: We extend sympathy to Ann and Pat Sheedy and family Rooskagh on the death of Ann’s father  Thomas Sheehan, Court Kildimo, peacefully at St John’s Hospital Limerick on Saturday June 29. Reposing was held at St Joseph’s Church Kildimo on Tuesday July 2. from 5.30 to 7pm. The funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Kildimo  Cemetery. Sympathy also to son Anthony and all extended family members. May he rest in Peace.

DEBRA IRELAND: The Debra Ireland Kerry Challenge 2024 took place on Friday May 17,Saturday 18, Sunday  19. Eamon O’Kane, Pat Toomey, Mike Histon and Joe Carrig  from the Creeves/Shanagolden area  participated in the 3-day 75 K Hike in the Dingle Peninsula. They were blessed with  good weather and over 100 people took part. All the participants raised  funds to ease the suffering of children suffering from E.B. or Butterfly Disease. The local quartet are to be complimented for raising € 19, 837.

GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated St Senan’s by 3-14 to 0-10 in Round 1 of the West Junior B Football Championship played at Ballyhahill on Tuesday July 2. They led by 2-8 to 0-5 at half-time. TEAM: Con Enright, Michael Murphy, Ian Mackessy, Ben Cussen, Mike Upton, Johnny Mc Carthy, Cillian Heffernan, Jack Sullivan 0-2, Donie Nolan, Fionn Gleeson 0-1, Cathal Mc Enery, Jack Mulqueen, Luke Corrigan, Oisin Ryan 2-2, Anthony Molyneaux 0-5. Subs Shane Fitzgerald 0-2,  Oisin Commane 0-2, Shane Lynch, Dan Duggan 1-0, John Byrnes.

St Kieran’s defeated Newcastle West by 1-9 to 2-3 in  Round 1 of the County Minor A Football Championship at Newcastle West on Wednesday July 3. They led by 0-6 to 1-2 at half-time. TEAM: Cian Mulcahy, Ben Cussen, Conor Mc Mahon, Chris Kiely, Jack Dowling, Sean Long, Mikey Kelly, Jack O’Sullivan 0-3, Charlie Mc Mahon 0-1, Brian Sheehan 1-0, Oisin Ryan 0-1, Eoghan Sheehan, Luke Corrigan 0-2, Oisin Commane 0-1, Tadhg Dineen. Sub Cathal Daly 0-1.

St Kieran’s defeated Monaleen by 3-14 to 2-9 in Round 2 of the County Senior Football Championship played at Adare on Saturday July 6. They  trailed by 1-6 to 1-4 at half-time but dominated the second half to finish deserving  winners. TEAM: Ray Noonan; Michael Shanahan, Diarmuid Mulcahy,  Darragh McMahon, Mossie Shine, Brendan Mc Carthy, Anthony Mullins, Liam Kennedy 0-1,  Darragh Treacy,  Cormac Mann, John Hayes 2-1, Michael Long, Alan Daly 1-6, Adam Lacey, Eoin McEnery 0-3,  Subs: Aaron Heffernan, Sean Long, Dylan Moloney 0-3, Killian Heffernan.

SOCCER NEWS: Carrig Celtic defeated Newcastle Town Reserves 3-1 in the Richard Hogan Cup semi-final played on Sunday June 30. Seanie King 2, and Ray Brouder scored their goals. They play Feenagh in the final on Saturday July 6. Kilcolman Rovers lost 1-0 to Moyross United in the Munster FA Women’s Junior Shield Final played at Carrig Park Fermoy on Sunday June 30.

LADIES FOOTBALL: Limerick defeated Kilkenny by 6-15 to 0-6 in the Ladies All-Ireland Junior Football Championship played at Mick Neville Park Rathkeale on Sunday June 30. Róisín Ambrose  captain scored 1-4, and  Sophie Hennessy panel  member from the Old Mill club were members of the team.  Limerick will play Fermanagh in the semi-final on Sunday July 14. Old Mill represented Limerick in the Division 2 Féile Peil na Nóg finals in Tipperary on Saturday June 29.

COMMUNITY GAMES: St Kieran’s members participated in the County Community Games  Finals held in Mungret  on Saturday/Sunday June 29/30. Well done to all the competitors, coaches, volunteers  and parents involved in promoting the sport throughout the year.

SPLIT THE POT: Congratulations to Michael Shanahan who won € 515, in the June , Creeves Celtic FC Split the Pot monthly draw held at the Thatch Newbridge on  Wednesday July 3 . 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.

LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery   draw took place on Monday July 1.The numbers drawn were 3,12,25,27 , and  there was no  winner of the € 5,800 Jackpot. Congratulations to the five lucky dip winners who received  € 40 each: Ita Dineen Ardagh, Sam King Carrigkerry, Abbie Ahern Rooskagh c/o Moore’s, Seamus Ambrose Ardagh twice winner. Next week’s  Jackpot will be € 5,900. 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 Mai Wall Shanagolden, who won € 290 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday July 5. 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.

FLAG FLOOR: The weekly music, singing and set dancing session,  for the summer months at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry  continues on Tuesday’s from  9pm to 11.30pm,teas are served,  and all are welcome for a good night’s entertainment.

OLD RECTORY: The Old Rectory Ballywilliam Rathkeale is open to the public from May 1 to November 30. The opening hours are on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. It will be open also during Heritage Week from  Saturday August 17 to  Sunday  August 25. The admission is € 8 and additional information by calling 087-8269123.

BALLYHAHILL SCHOOL: The 150th anniversary of Ballyhahill N.S. will be celebrated on the weekend of July 12 to 14. A weekend of celebration and music is planned for this milestone. The committee would appreciate photos, pupils’ names, class lists, memorabilia memories etc. See their Facebook  page Ballyhahill N.S., 150th Anniversary.

CEMETERY MASSES DATE: Mass will be celebrated, at Reilig Mhuire Askeaton on Sunday July 14 at 3pm.

CROSSROADS CÉILÍ: Taylor’s Cross will be playing for a Céilí in the Abbey Hall at the Crossroads Festival in Clarecastle County Clare on Sunday July 14 from 9pm. Admission € 10. Mike Dunne formerly from Clounleharde, Ballyhahill is a member of the organising committee.

FLEADH CHEOIL: The Munster Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Thurles from Monday July 15 to Sunday July 21. Competitors from the six counties assemble at the annual event to test their skills at the numerous competitions. A great week of music, song, dance and  storytelling will ensure to  highlight our Irish cultural traditions.

CLOTHES COLECTION: Kilcolman NS are holding a fundraising clothes collection on Wednesday July 19. Bags of clothes, shoes, bags, belts, bed linen(no duvets or pillows) can be dropped to the school shelter any time before this date. A total of € 440 was received from the last clothes collection. Thank you for your continued support.

RADIO AGM: West Limerick 102 community Radio will hold their Annual General Meeting in the Longcourt Hotel Newcastle West on Tuesday July 23 at 7.30pm. All community and voluntary organisations in the West Limerick area are asked to send a representative to represent them. All who are interested in its future are asked to attend and a number of positions on the board are to be filled.  All are welcome to attend and become involved in the station that provides so much enjoyment to the listeners.

VINTAGE DAY: Carrigkerry Playground and Sensory Park  fundraising vintage run and family Day will take place on Sunday August 4. Registration at 12.30pm at Moore’s Bar Carrigkerry. All tractors, cars and motorbikes are welcome to participate. A children’s vehicle run will be held at 1pm. Lines are currently on sale at € 5 for a raffle with 8 prizes on offer. 1st  prize: Overnight stay, dinner, breakfast at the Woodlands Hotel for two people. 2nd prize: XBOX Series S.  3rd prize: Two tons of ash firewood (Con Keane). 4th  prize: € 100 Black Diamond Photography. 5th prize: Brouder and Murphy fitted kitchens. 6th prize: ”Green Finger” Fencing and Tunnels € 100.  7th prize: M and K Interiors. 8th prize: € 50 Lisa Daly Voucher. The draw will take place in Moore’s Bar later that evening. There will be a family fun day also, plus  Disco and BBQ and live music in the bar. All support appreciated.

by Tom Aherne

PARISH CLERK’S COLLECTION: The Ardagh/Carrigkerry parish clerk’s collection will be taken up this coming weekend in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Saturday May 4, and in St Molua’s Church  Ardagh on Sunday May 5. We are very lucky to have such dedicated people in charge of both churches. Please be generous with your donations.

SYMPATHY: Sympathy is extended to Paddy D O’Connor and family Ballyloughane,  Carrigkerry on the death of his sister Breda Witherow (nee O’Connor) Norwich, England. May she rest in Peace.

HOLLY WALSH: The death has occurred of  Holly Walsh late of Virginia, USA and Lisbane, Shanagolden, Co. Limerick on  November 30. A  Memorial Mass took place at St. Kyran’s Church, Coolcappa at 4pm on Saturday April 27. The burial of ashes took place afterwards at Kilbradren Cemetery. Sympathy to husband Joe, parents Dr. William and Diane Bedwell, brother Adam, brothers in law Mike and James, extended family and many friends. May she rest in Peace.

SAINT ITAS: The Friends of St Ita’s hosted two very enjoyable thank you evenings last week in Newcastle West. Chairperson Fergus Scanlan welcomed all  the fundraising groups  who contributed to the Friends over the past year and outlined how the money was being spent in the ongoing improvements at the hospital.   Glensharrold Wren Group members were amongst  the attendance.

SCOR SUCCESS: Congratulations to Reens Ardagh native Mike Larkin who was a member of the Banogue novelty act team who won the Munster senior Scór title at the Community Hall Newport on Saturday April 13.

CUCKOO CALL: The Cuckoo has arrived (right on time as in previous years) in our locality and has been heard calling since  Sunday April 21. The elder generation always looked forward to the arrival as it marked the end of the long winter, and the promise of better weather ahead.  When they heard the first call, they would bless themselves thanking the Lord that they had survived another year. The bird likes rural and remote areas, where it can remain unobserved by humans as it goes about its business. Its distinctive call is mainly the only means of  knowing its whereabouts.

CAR DUST: From the middle of the week people have awoken to find their cars and the ground covered in dust. When the windows are washed the cloth used shows up yellow. This cannot be right and may be harmful to humans, livestock, pets etc. I have heard nobody complain in media circles and it may be confined to my area. Its something to be taken up with canvassers when they call. I suspect its coming from the estuary where the Sahara dust was supposed to have come from in previous episodes.

SOCCER NEWS: In the Premier Division of the Desmond League Creeves Celtic defeated Breska Rovers 4-0 away on Sunday April 21. James O’Connor 2, Bryan Meade and Eoin Mc Enery scored the goals that keep them top of the table. Kilcolman Rovers had two wins over Dromore United B in Division 3. They won 5-2 on Friday with goals from Sean Ryan 2,Noah Supple, Cormac Murphy and  Denis Finn. On Sunday they  won 3-0 with goals from Brian Crowley, Cormac Murphy and Sean Ryan. Carrig Celtic lost 2-1 (Ray Brouder) away to Breska Rovers B in the Riedy Cup 2nd round.

GAELIC GAMES: St Kieran’s defeated Croagh/Kilfinny by 2-27 to 0-11 in the West Junior B Hurling League in Coolcappa on Tuesday April 23. TEAM Donie Nolan, Brian O’Neill, Billy Breen, Shay Greaney, James O’Connor, Cormac Mann,  Sean Long, Conor Woulfe, Fionn Gleeson, Jack O’ Sullivan, Michael Murphy, Danny Collum,  Cillian Meade, Anthony Molyneaux, Derry O’Connor. Subs Con Enright, Liam Scanlon, Eamon Ambrose, Tadhg  Dineen, Sean Hughes. St Kieran’s defeated  Mungret/ St Paul’s by 2-7 to 1-9 in the West Junior B Football League  played at Crescent Comprehensive on Thursday April  25. TEAM Ray Noonan, Ben Cussen, Shane Lynch, Shay Greaney, Mike Upton, Anthony Mullins, Jack Mulqueen, James O’Connor, Jack O’Sullivan,  Cathal Mc Enery, Anthony Molyneaux, Fionn Gleeson, Brian O’Neill, Oisin Ryan, Con Enright. Subs Oisin Commane, Luke Corrigan, Brian O’Neill.

CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for April was held on  Saturday April 27, and announced during the Limerick Live 95fm sports show and  St Kieran’s club had one winner. Congratulations to Gerard Lynch who won € 500.The entry fee for the eight remaining  draws is € 80, and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each 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, 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.

LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery   draw took place on Monday April 22.The numbers drawn were 13,23,25,26, and  there was  no  winner of the € 17,500 Jackpot. Congratulations  to the five lucky dip winners who received  € 40 each, Marian O’Connor Carrigkerry, Julia Greaney Kilcolman, Nora Cronin Ardagh,  Con and Joe c/o Moore’s Bar, John Dillane Ballinabearna. Next week’s  Jackpot will be € 17,600. 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 Liam Doody, who won € 210 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday April 26. 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.

SINGING CLUB: The next West Limerick singing session in the Ramble Inn, Abbeyfeale will be on Friday April 3, at 9pm. All are welcome  to attend including  new members.

FLEADH CÉILÍ: A Céilí will be held as part of the Fleadh by the Feale weekend in Father Casey’s GAA Clubhouse Abbeyfeale on Friday May 3rd at 9pm. Music by Uí Bhriain, refreshments served, and admission is € 10. A great night’s dancing is promised on the Kerry Limerick border, and all are welcome.

CEMETERY MASSES DATES: Kilcolman Cemetery May 5 at 2pm, Loughill Cemetery May 12, at 2pm, Kilmoylan Cemetery  May 19, at 2pm, Kilbradern Cemetery May 19, at 7.30pm, Robertstown Cemetery May 26, at 2pm, Mount Pleasant Cemetery June 2, at 2pm, Glin Church grounds June 9, at 2pm, Kilfergus Cemetery June 16, at 2pm, Kinnard Cemetery June 17, at 7.30pm, Shanagolden Cemetery June 23, at 2pm, Borrigone Well August 15, at 3pm, Coolcappa August 15, at 7.30pm, Clonagh Cemetery September 8, at 2pm.

DESMOND CASTLE: The Desmond Castle Newcastle West is open to visitors daily from 10am to 6pm. Two people are needed to avail of a tour of the castle, which has a very interesting history.

FOOD AND CRAFTS FAIR: A Food and Crafts Fair in aid of Ardagh Community Centre will be held there on Saturday May 4, from 12 noon to 3pm. Entry is a donation to the Community Centre. To book a stall please contact Ger on 087-2349622 or Moira on 086-8255473. Please come and support local business and clubs.

HOLY COMMUNION: The first Holy Communion dates for 2024 have been announced for Ardagh/ Carrigkerry parish as follows. On Saturday May 4, in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry at 11am. On Saturday May 11, in St Molua’s Church Ardagh at 11am.

KILCOLMAN ROVERS: A group of club members of the Kilcolman Rovers soccer club are holding a fundraising walk on the Kerry- Limerick Greenway over two days on the May bank holiday weekend. The 70km walk from Fenit to Rathkeale will cover the entire length of the Greenway and raise funds for the club teams. All people who sponsor the members will be entered into a draw for incredible prizes which will be held in Neary’s Bar Ardagh on Sunday May 5, at 9pm. The prizes include Overnight accommodation for two including Breakfast, Dinner, Golf in Mulranny Park Hotel and Mulranny Links Golf Club, Overnight accommodation and dinner for two in Dunraven Arms Hotel Adare, dinner for two in the Mustard Seed Ballingarry, A case of wine with Prosecco  white and red wine and many more including a seller’s prize. All support will be greatly appreciated.

PIETA HOUSE: The Darkness into Light 5k walk/run in aid of Pieta House will take place on Saturday May 11 at 4-15am from the Desmond Complex Gortboy, Newcastle West. The walk will continue along the N21 towards Lacey’s Cross, turning left towards Gortboy and back to the Desmond Complex. People can register online at www.darknessintolight.ie or at the Red Door Square Newcastle West on Saturday May 4, from 12 noon to 3pm.

OLD MILL NEWS: The Old Mill Ladies Gaelic football club are holding their annual family fundraising walk on Sunday May 12 at 10am from the Barnagh Greenway Hub. It is open to all ages of people from the wider community.  They are still accepting unwanted clothes which will help raise funds for the running of the club.  The clothes can be left in their orange bin beside their club house.

by Tom Aherne

MONTHS MIND: The Months Mind Mass for Joan Aherne, School Road Carrigkerry will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church Carrigkerry on Thursday November 23, at 7.30pm.

MARY DOOLEY: The death has taken place of Mary Dooley (Nee Lane)Bishop Street, Newcastle West, late of Dooley’s Supermarket and Clare House, Kilcolman, Ardagh, on Thursday November  9, peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of St Ita’s Hospital. Wife of the late Michael and sister of the recently deceased John Lane. Reposing  was held at Riedy’s Funeral Home, Newcastle West on Saturday November 11th from 6 – 7.30 pm. The Requiem  Mass was celebrated  at the church of the Immaculate Conception Newcastle West  on Sunday at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Monagea Cemetery. Sympathy to  daughter Marie, son Patrick, daughter-in-law Niamh, grandson Culann, sister Esther, brother, Maurice sister-in-law Maura, nephews’ nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest In Peace.

MARY LAWLOR: The death has taken place of Mary  Lawlor, ( Nee Cantillon ) Meenogahane, Causeway, Co. Kerry, formerly of Killahan, Abbeydorney  and Ardagh, Co. Limerick, peacefully on  Saturday  November 11, in the care of the staff of St. Bridget’s Ward, Bons Secours, Tralee, surrounded by her loving family in her 95th year.  Predeceased by her  husband Ned, sisters Hannah and Sr. Celsus (Kitty) and brothers Brendan and Michael. Reposing was held  at Casey’s Funeral Home, Causeway  on Sunday, November 12, from 6pm-8pm. The Requiem Mass was  celebrated  on Monday at 11am in St. John’s Church, Causeway, followed by burial in St. John’s Cemetery.  Sympathy to son Maurice, daughters Kathleen (Keane), Sheila (Egan), Hannah (King), Mary (Woulfe and family Ardagh), brother Richard and his wife Eileen, sons-in-law, Billy, Séan, Michael, David, daughter-in-law Eileen, fifteen grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May she rest in Peace.

EILEEN TOBIN: The death has taken place of Eileen Tobin (Nee Bond)  Dunmoylan, Shanagolden,  on Saturday November 11, in her 94th year in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses, and staff of the University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by her  husband Michael, son Laurence, brothers John, Jimmy, Mick, Paddy, Frank, Tom, Willie and sisters Bridie, Betty, Sarah, Maura. Reposing  was held at St Colman’s Church, Kilcolman, on Tuesday, November 14, from 6-8pm. The Requiem Mass was celebrated  on Wednesday, November 15, at 12 noon, followed by burial afterwards in Kilmoylan Cemetery. Sympathy to  daughters Eileen and Mary Ann, adored grandchildren Laurence, Heather and Mark, great-grandchildren Katie, Jake, and Isabel, sister Cissy (Kozak), sister-in-law Margaret (Bond), nieces, nephews, her wonderful neighbours and friends. May she rest in Peace.

OSKAR NIGHT:  The dust has settled following the Oskar night held in the Devon Inn Hotel on Saturday November 11. It was a tremendous night for the club and the wider community who made it a sellout show. It was amazing  viewing the local actors/actresses  showcase their talents in seven films, cast interviews, Oskar’s  and a DJ to dance the night to an end. The 13 Oskar’s were awarded by the judges Niamh Nolan, Ciarán Carey, Aidan O’Mahony and John Sheahan  to the following. Best actor Mike O’Connor the Field, Best Actress Rosemary Hodgson Veronica Guerin, Best Supporting Actor Conor Woulfe Fr Ted, Best Supporting Actress, Linda Clifford the Snapper, Best Movie as voted by the judges, Bridesmaids, Best Movie as voted by the audience, The Field, Best Comedy Moment, Calendar Girls, Best Film Location, The Field, Best Dramatic Moment, Veronica Guerin, Highest Grossing Movie, Peaky Blinders, Junior Actor Award, Conor Walsh The Field, Best Film Costumes, Peaky Blinders, Best Producer, The Snapper. Congratulations to all involved in the successful event.

HERITAGE NEWS: St Kieran’s Heritage Association held their November meeting at Ardagh Parish Hall on Wednesday November 15 and 11 members were in attendance. It was mainly a review of the very successful Gardai commemoration day held  in Ardagh on Friday October 20, Limerick Council’s plans for the future at the Station House Greenway site, fundraising and future plans. The  Garda 100 anniversary event was highly praised  by all who attended and thanks again to all who contributed to it. It was a costly day to run (food for 120) but well worth the finance and effort. Limerick Council are proposing major developments at the Station House site, but it will be upwards of three years before it comes to fruition, with planning and construction. The proposed  plans can be viewed in the Council Office in Newcastle West. The Association finances are being drained  after this year’s events and fundraising was discussed. More grants need to be applied for, but this will mean running more events etc as the standard for awarding grants is increasing. It is intended to run a few fundraisers (table quiz, etc) in the new year. A projector screen and laptop has been secured and it is intended to hold a few talks also during the dark nights.

The sale of the 2024 calendar continues in the local shops and at the upcoming Coolcappa Bazaar on Sunday November 26, and at the Carrigkerry  Christmas  Market on Sunday December 3. Renewed thanks to Theresa and Ger for undertaking this major task which is a lovely keepsake with its interesting photographs. The Calendar launched last June is available locally and costs € 5. The calendar has a photo of the Ardagh Chalice on the front cover and a photo of the Smith O’Brien Mausoleum in Rathronan on the back.  The monthly photographs feature groups  from past times, from the Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Coolcappa, Kilcolman, Ballyine areas.  It should  grace many households around the catchment area, and  indeed other peoples who are living away from the locality. The meeting decided to make a € 100, donation towards the upcoming Céilí in Ardagh Hall on Sunday November 26, run by the Fr Ted team (Oskars) in aid of St Kieran’s GAA Field Development. The Rathronan Baptismal Font is being repaired at present and will need a new location when returned. Thanks again to everyone who helped the Association during 2023 as we conclude our activities. The meeting ended on a positive note looking forward to renewing events in early January.

MARIETTA’S WALK: Marietta  (Smith, Glensharrold native )Sheehan Granagh  has raised € 2,000 following her 100k walk to raise funds for St Joseph’s Foundation Charleville. To date she has raised € 9,100 after four years in succession completing the walks. She thanks all the people who donated.

LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery   draw took place on Monday November 13.The numbers drawn were 20,24,25,30, and  there was  no  winner of the € 15,400 Jackpot. Congratulations  to the five lucky dip winners who received  € 40 each, Kennelly’s /co Neary’s, Con and Joe c/o Moore’s Bar, Marion O’Connor Carrigkerry,  Michael Harnett Old Mill, Madge Sheehan Ardagh. Next Monday night’s jackpot will  be € 15,500. 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 organizations wish to thank all the people for their continued support.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Kieran Reidy Newcastle West, who won € 250, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday November 17.The tickets cost € 2, or 3 for € 5 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloneys Carrigkerry, and Denis Greaney’s Shop Ardagh) or 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.

COPSE’S LIGHTS: The Copse family Glensharrold Christmas Light’s display will be switched on this coming Saturday November 25, at 5pm. The charities to benefit this year will be Milford Hospice and the children’s Ark unit both based in Limerick City. The house can be located in Glensharrold, 2 miles from Carrigkerry village and 2 miles from the main Ardagh to Shanagolden road, turn off at Kilcolman cross. Eircode V94V6KC.  All are welcome.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Coolcappa Christmas Bazaar will be held on Sunday November 26, in Coolcappa Community Hall, (V42HF60) starting at 12 noon. The annual sale of work will include stalls selling  art and crafts, homemade cakes, food etc. The wheel of fortune will operate raffle for lots of prizes and Santa will pay a visit.

CLUB DRAW: The  Limerick GAA Club draw will be held on Saturday November  25,  and announced on the Sports Show on Limerick Live 95. The entry fee  is € 10 per month or € 30 for the remaining three draws  and € 21,000 will be given out in prize money each month, with a first prize of € 10,000. The star prize for November will be a €500 Smiths Toys voucher. 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.  The two remaining draws will be held on Saturday December 16, and Saturday January 6.

CRAFT FAIR: A Craft fair will be held in Ballyhahill Hall on Sunday November 26, from 1pm. Tables can be booked by contacting  Secretary Mary Stanley on 087-1463208.

SET CÉILÍ: A set Céilí will be held in Ardagh Parish Hall (V42F864)  on Sunday November 26,  from 3-6pm. Music by Donie Nolan Band, tea served, raffle/spot prizes and admission is € 10. The Céilí is in aid of St Kieran’s New Field Development Fund and is organised by the Fr Ted Oskar Team. The day will feature mainly sets, and a mix of social with waltz, Siege of Ennis, slosh, 2 hands etc. All support from the locality and outside areas will be greatly appreciated.

CEOL AN GHEIMHRIDH: The Resource Centre and  Gerald Griffin’s National School Loughill are the venues for this year’s Limerick Ceol an Gheimhridh Competition on Sunday November 26. The events are confined to Comhaltas members and include music, song, dance, recitation, storytelling etc.

SONG AND STORY: A song and story evening will be held at Halla Inse Bhán Templeglantine on Sunday November 26 from 4pm to 6pm. All singers, storytellers, reciters and listeners  will be most welcome. Tea will be provided, and an enjoyable evening is promised.

OLD MILL LADIES: The Old Mill Ladies Football  club are still accepting a range of used clothes in their orange bin located beside their clubhouse. Their club AGM has been fixed for Tuesday November 28 at the Clubhouse and all are welcome.

IRISH RAMBLING HOUSE: The Irish Rambling House  are holding their annual concert in Siamsa Tire Tralee on Wednesday November 29, at 8pm. The three-hour show will feature the cast members plus special guests Sean O’Sé,  Elle Marie O ‘Dwyer, Caroline O’Callaghan, John Kinsella, Sonny Egan, Noel Joyce, Breens. Tickets cost € 31, each plus booking fee € 1.50, they can be booked on siamsatire.com or call the Box Office on  066-7123055. A great night’s entertainment is promised, and all are welcome.