By Tom Aherne

FUNDRAISING WALK: David Egan a native of Carrigkerry now lives in Amsterdam and he  is currently nearing the end of his third fundraising walk which he calls 1K by Father’s Day. The idea is to walk from his present home to his native parish and Ardagh a distance of 1,104km from February 1 to Father’s Day on June 18 and he will contribute a Euro per km walked and hopefully other people will donate as well. In previous years David has raised money for the Mid West Simon Community in Limerick and the Blood Bike South in Cork. This year the money raised will go towards the St. Kieran’s GAA Club new pitch project: gofund.me/d0f4f06e David attended Carrigkerry national school, St Ita’s Newcastle West and UL.

He left Ireland in 1991 and attended graduate school in the US, for 12 years in New York and San Diego. David moved to Amsterdam in 2003 where he now runs a software company. His family members have been involved with the parish hurling and football club in the past.  Travelling around different locations as part of his work his recent update from San Diego has him close to his target  walk from Amsterdam to Ardagh. He has raised €1,803 to date and hopes to break the €2,000 barrier. David has 229km to go and is currently in Boston where he hopes to continue his walking. We wish David well in the final days of his walk and fundraising endeavours for his native club.

OSKARS: An information night for the forthcoming Oskar’s was held in Ardagh Community Centre on Tuesday June 6, and a good crowd was in attendance, with many more people wishing to get involved not able to attend. David Woulfe, Chairperson and Deirdre Ambrose in charge of events represented the St Kieran’s GAA Club and producer  Martin Rowe the production company. David welcomed all and outlined the need for this fundraiser five years after the very successful two Lip Sync nights held in 2017 and 2018. Martin’s presentation was very interesting and informative. He showed snippets from past events held in other counties on the big screen, including  the recent ones in Broadford in Limerick and Castleisland in Kerry, plus a selection of films that they have been involved in.

The auditions night  will be on Thursday June 15th to select the actors/actresses and chose seven films for the show. All who attend the auditions will receive a role in the films, and many extras will also be needed to participate. A Launch night will be held in Ardagh on Thursday June 22 when the seven films will be announced, and the various parts people will play in each film will also be announced. It promises to be a great event and people interested in participating can contact Deirdre on 087-9509218 for more details.

HERITAGE WALK: St. Kieran’s Heritage Association held a walk to Rathronan Church  on Wednesday, June 7. Leaving from St. Molua’s Church on a lovely sunny evening the walkers made their way along the busy road towards Shanagolden. Nature was seen at its best with lovely colour from the wide variety of trees and bushes along by Glenville (the glen of the tree). Birdsong filled the air and the waters of the Slewnaun stream could be heard flowing by the Cooley bridge. The  grass in the grounds of the church and graveyard were neatly cut and credit to those who did this work.  The 19-member group  visited the interior of the church which after 50 plus years of vacancy is still in good condition. John Hough gave a talk about the history of the area with a question-and-answer session. The group viewed the Baptismal Font which is in need of repair. The walkers returned to the village before darkness to conclude an interesting and enjoyable evening.

FLEADH CHEOIL: Congratulations to all the local participants who competed in the County Fleadh Cheoil  in Kilfinane over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Those that were successful progress to the Munster finals in Tralee in mid-July.

SUMMER WORK: Last Saturday saw the return of the rain after 3 weeks of dry warm sunshine weather. It was a real bonus after the previous poor spell of weather. It was a hectic three weeks  with people working from dawn to dark getting their silage done. Turf in some bogs (Scotland Bog)  has been saved and taken home already in the first week of June.  The beaches have been crowded as people take advantage to soak in the sun and sea breezes.

GAELIC GAMES: St. Kieran’s defeated Newcastle West by 1-9 to 1-8 in the West Senior Football League Final played in Askeaton on Friday, June 9. They led by 1-7 to 0-4 at half time. Brendan McCarthy accepted the cup afterwards from the West Board Chairperson Breda Breen. TEAM  Craig Mac Inness,  Johnny McCarthy, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Aaron Heffernan, Michael  Shanahan, Brendan Mc Carthy, Mossie Shine, Darragh Treacy, Cormac Mann, Mikey Long, Eion McEnery, Noel Callanan,  Alan Daly, Seamus Mangan, Adam Lacy. Subs Kevin Meade,  Sean Ryan, Anthony Molyneaux.  They play Galtee Gaels in the County semi-final in Ballyagran on Wednesday, June 14 at 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Chloe O’Connor from St. Molua’s National School who was selected on the Limerick Primary Game Camogie Team V Clare at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, June 11.

SPLIT THE POT: Congratulations to Robbie Hanley who won €548 in the May, Creeves Celtic FC Split the Pot monthly draw held at the Thatch on Monday June 5. 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.

SOCCER AWARDS: Creeves Celtic held their annual awards night at the Thatch Newbridge on Friday, June 2 after a very successful year. Congratulations to Eoin McEnery, players  player of the year, Rob Bradley, coach’s player of the year, David Dunne, players appreciation award, Brigid Dundon, players player of the year, Angela Sheehan, coach’s player of the year, Caoimhe Boyce, MVP award. Congratulations to Creeves Celtic Under 12 soccer ladies who  recently won the Desmond League title, a first for the underage section of the club.  Ben Hough from the club has been selected on the Desmond League squad for the Kennedy Cup.

LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery   draw took place on Monday, June 5. The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 21, 27, and  there was  no  winner of the €13,100 Jackpot. Congratulations  to the five lucky dip winners who received  €40 each:  Timmy King, Carrigkerry (Online), Alva Quaid (Online), The 5 Lads, c/o Brendan Duggan, Linda Daly Coolcranogue, (Online),  Denis Woods, Ballyhahill c/o Moloney’s.  Next Monday night’s jackpot will  be €13,200. 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.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Kathleen Harrold, Bruree,  who won €345 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday, June 9.The tickets cost €2, or 3 for €5 and they are available from volunteers, in local shops, (including Moloney’s 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.

GRADUATION: Congratulations and best wishes in the future to Dr. Michael Hennessy, son of Grace and Mike, Ballyine, Old Mill, who will graduate this week  with a PhD   (Doctor of Philosophy) in Physics from UL.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Kilcolman National School are holding a fundraising clothes collection on Friday, June 16. Donations of clothes  shoes, bags, belts, bed linen, (except pillows/duvets) would be greatly appreciated. Bags can be dropped to the school shelter any time before that day. The school are also organising a Cake Sale/Lucky Dip fundraiser on Monday June 19 at the school. Donations of cakes, buns, pies, etc would be greatly appreciated. All parents, relations, friends and members of the community are welcome on the day.

FLAG FLOOR: The weekly music and set dancing session, returned for the summer months at the Flag Floor Glensharrold, Carrigkerry on Tuesday, June 13.  A first right turn past Carrigkerry on the Glin Road will get you to the old-style farmhouse. From the Glin/Ballyhahill road first left after Carrig Celtic FC Grounds. There is no Eircode,  but the venue is just past V9439N9.  From 9pm to 11.30pm,teas are served, admission is €5, and all are welcome.

CEMETERY MASSES:  Mass will be celebrated in Knockpatrick  cemetery on Sunday, June 18 at 2pm. In Kilcolman cemetery on Sunday, June 25 at 2pm. In Loughill cemetery on Sunday, June 25 at 2pm. In Kilbradern cemetery on Sunday, July 2 at 1pm, please note the change of date and time.

RAMBLING HOUSE:  Ita’s Rambling House will be held at the Desmond Complex on Friday, June 16, at 8pm. The next  rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday, June 21, at 8pm. All musicians, singers’ dancers, and storytellers are most welcome to attend both  nights.

SET CÉILÍ: A  Céilí will be held in the hall Brosna on Sunday, June 25, at 3pm. Music by Taylors Cross Céilí Band  and tea  and treats served. Admission is €10. It is part of the Con Curtin Festival which takes place in Brosna village  from Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25.

By Tom Aherne

HERITAGE WALK: St. Kieran’s Heritage Association are doing a walk to Rathronan Church  on Wednesday, June 7. Leaving from St. Molua’s Church  at 8pm sharp and all are welcome.

VOLUNTARY HOUSING: Ardagh Voluntary Housing Association will be holding their AGM  in the hall Ardagh  on Thursday, June 8 at 8pm. New members would be very welcome.

GAELIC GAMES: St. Kieran’s defeated Father Casey’s by 1-9 to 0-7 in the West Senior Football League semi-final at Athea Gaelic Grounds on Wednesday, May 31. They led by 1-4 to 0-5 at half time. TEAM Anthony Molyneaux, Johnny McCarthy, Diarmuid Mulcahy, Aaron Heffernan, Anthony Mullins, Brendan McCarthy, Mossie Shine, Darragh Treacy, Cormac Mann, Mikey Long, John Hayes, Noel Callanan,  Alan Daly, Seamus Mangan, Adam Lacy. Subs: Kevin Meade, Crain MacInness, Sean Ryan, Donie Nolan.

St. Kieran’s lost to Feohanagh by 2-20 to 2-14 in the West Junior B Hurling League played in Coolcappa on Thursday June 1. Feohanagh led by 1-11 to 0-8 at half time . TEAM Liam Ward, James Woulfe, Billy Breen,  Liam Scanlon, Edward Fitzgerald, Anthony Mullins,  Darragh McMahon, Mikey Long, Conor Kelly, Tom McMahon, Conor Woulfe, Cathal O’Connor, Danny Collum, Anthony Molyneaux, Con Enright. Subs Michael Murphy, Jack Flavin, Donie Nolan.

John Doyle from the club was a member of the Limerick Masters football team that lost to Kerry by 3-9 to 2-7 in the All-Ireland Championship at Raheenagh on Saturday, May 27. Limerick play Laois in Kilteely on Saturday June 10.

SCRAP METAL: St. Kieran’s GAA club will be holding a scrap metal collection on Saturday, September 23. In advance of that date the club have sourced a skip for people who may want to dispose of unwanted scrap metal.  If they wish to do so they can contact any officer of the club to finalise the arrangements.

SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic defeated Kilcornan 3-0 at home in their final match in the Desmond Premier Division on Sunday, May 28. Darragh O’Connor 2, and Ray Cahill scored their goals. They finished in seventh place and avoided relegation to Division 1. They played 18 matches won 7, draw  5, lost 6 and finished with 26 points. Carrig Celtic finished fifth in Division 3. They played 12 matches, won 4, drew 1, lost 7 and finished with 13 points. Kilcolman Rovers defeated Rathkeale United 2-1 in the Desmond Under 16 Division 2 Shield final at Ardagh on Thursday, May 25. Eoghan Sheahan and Shane O’Mahony scored their goals. Kilcolman Rovers lost 1-0  away to Charleville in the Desmond Ladies Cup semi-final.

COMMUNITY GAMES: St. Kieran’s participants have been very busy in the various community games events in recent weeks. They have participated in Under 11 Tag Rugby, Under 12 boys’ soccer and Under 12 girls 7-a-side soccer. They held their own sports day on Bank Holiday Monday.

LADIES FOOTBALL: Limerick ladies’ footballers lost to Clare by 0-13 to 1-6 in the Munster B Final in Mallow on Sunday, May 28. Alva Quaid, Róisín Ambrose and Iris Kennelly from the Old Mill club were involved.

OLYMPIC BALLROOM:  Many older readers especially around the West Limerick area will have happy memories of attending the Olympic Ballroom in Newcastle West, from 1960 onwards. It was the in place for dancers during the Showband years. All the top Irish and international bands groups and artists performed there to large crowds a couple of nights per week. The last dance was held  there on New Year’s Eve 1987. 35 years ago on May 18, 1988, The Olympic Ballroom was advised for sale in the Limerick Leader. The sale was held at the River Room Motel (now the Longcourt House Hotel) Newcastle West by O’Donovan and Associates. It was not sold on the day. It changed hands a few times over the years and presently is unoccupied.

LOTTERY DRAW: The Ardagh Development Association and Saint Kieran’s GAA joint weekly lottery draw took place on Monday, May 29. The numbers drawn were 4, 18, 25, 30, and  there was  no  winner of the €13,000 Jackpot. Congratulations  to the five lucky dip winners who received  €40 each:  Ann Molyneaux, Ardagh, Dawn and Martin O’Sullivan c/o Dawn’s Launderette, Bernie O’Flynn, Ballyegna (Online), Cathal McEnery, Skehanagh (Online), Michael Harnett (Online). Next Monday night’s Jackpot will  be €13,100. 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.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Jerome Scanlan, Feohanagh, who won €250 in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw held on Friday, June 2. 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.

GLENVILLE HOUSE:  The following are the Glenville House and Gardens, Ardagh opening hours for 2023: June 1-10, (Heritage Week) August 12-20, inclusive. Tuesday to Saturday from 9-30am to 1-30pm. Admission €5, Students €3, children and old age pensioners are free.  The house is located a mile from Ardagh on the Kilcolman road and is well worth a visit.

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 12 to  Sunday,  August 20. The admission is €8 and additional information available by calling 087-8269123.

FLEADH DATES: The Kerry Fleadh will be held in Ballybunion from Friday, June 9 to Monday, June 19. There will be a set Céilí in the Cliff House Ballybunion on Friday, June 9 at 9pm. Music by Uí Bhriain and admission is €10. The county Clare Fleadh will be held in Ennis on June 10, 11, 17, 18, with an action-packed list of events planned.

FLAG FLOOR: The weekly music and set dancing session  will make a return for the summer months at the Flag Floor, Glensharrold, Carrigkerry on Tuesday, June13, from 9pm to 11.30pm.  Coming from the Newcastle West/Ardagh direction a first right turn past Carrigkerry on the Glin Road will get you to the old-style farmhouse. There is no Eircode,  but the venue is just past V9439N9. Teas are served, admission is €5, and all are welcome.

RAMBLING HOUSE: The next  rambling house will be held at Ballyhahill Hall on Wednesday, June 21, at 8pm. All musicians, singers’ dancers and storytellers are most welcome to attend on the  night.

GARDEN FETE: The Rathfredagh Cheshire Home Annual Garden Fete  will be held on Sunday, July 2. It is their main fundraiser each year and all support will be appreciated.

CUL CAMP DATES St. Kieran’s GAA club will hold their annual Cúl Camp from Monday, July 31, to Friday, August 4, from 10am to 2pm. Supervisor John Lynch. It will cater for football, Ladies football, hurling and camogie. Fees €75, Second child €60,third/fourth child €50. Each child will receive a Kellogg’s GAA Jersey, ¼ zip top and backpack. Participants are asked to bring  a packed lunch and drink, Hurley and helmet for hurling and camogie, mouth guard for football, suitable playing gear, tracksuit, shorts, runners, boots, rain jacket and changes of gear on wet days, Labelled bottle of water, Sun cream and baseball hat  and labelled Towel.

Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide primary school boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Activities are player-centred with a Games Based approach and a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being. Activities are also organised in an age-appropriate manner with a view to: Optimising learning, enhancing friendships, improving physical and  psychological wellbeing and Promoting school and club links. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day. The programme involves coaching specific skills of the game and provides the opportunity for children to put into practice what they have learned through small, sided games. During the camp week, a “blitz” is organised to provide each child with an introduction to competitive games.

By Tom Aherne

WREN PRESENTATION: The Glensharrold Wren Group held their presentation evening at Carrigkerry Community Centre on Sunday, May 21st. All the members and guests were welcomed, and a short history of the group was outlined as follows. Glensharrold Wren Group were formed by 3 neighbours and school friends in 1956 Johnny Kennelly, Tom Kennelly and Tony Geoghegan. They held their wren nights in Kennelly’s house from 1959 to 1978, dinner dances in the Devon Inn Hotel, Ardagh Hall, Carrigkerry Community Centre, Hayes House, Athea and the Flag Floor, Carrigkerry. They released 2 cassette tapes of their music song and dance in 1993 (plus history booklet) and 1998. Performed on Radio Kerry and Radio Limerick,  West Limerick 102 fm Documentary, Dan Paddy Andy Festival, Athea Fleadh Cheoil, members birthdays, cemetery tributes and other  various events.

Since 1993 the group have made many presentations to worthy causes in total over €30,000. The members understand it has been difficult for groups to fundraise due to Covid in recent years. Following a member’s meeting it was decided to assist a few  local organizations. As a result, 6 groups benefitted  from the presentation from unused funds collected in previous years. The groups to benefit were Carrigkerry National School, Carrigkerry Community Centre, Ardagh/Carrigkerry Comhaltas Branch, Clodagh’s Fundraiser, St. Kieran’s GAA Field Development, Friends of St. Ita’s Hospital Newcastle West. In conclusion all who received funding expressed their sincere thanks  to the group members for their generosity which will greatly assist them in their ongoing activities.

CEREMONIES: Congratulations to the pupils of Ardagh, Carrigkerry, Coolcappa and Kilcolman who recently received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion and Confirmation in Ardagh/Carrigkerry on Thursday May 25.

GRADUATION: Congratulations and best wishes to Asilinn O’Sullivan, daughter of Liam and Mary, Old Mill who has graduated  as a dentist from UCC.

YEAR AWARD: Congratulations to Paddy Mullane from our neighbouring parish Ballyhahill on his Musical Performance of the Year Award from Tarbert Comprehensive School at their awards ceremony held recently. Paddy is a great grandson of the late Con Greaney,  Rooskagh and he is also a musician and singer who entertains at the local Rambling House sessions.

FRIDAY CALLS: Fr. Michael Noonan, Ardagh/Carrigkerry will make his usual  First Friday calls on Thursday and Friday, June 1/2.

GAELIC GAMES: St. Kieran’s lost to Father Casey’s by 6-10 to 2-14 in the West Senior Football League in Abbeyfeale on Tuesday, May 23. They trailed by 2-8 to 0-5 at half time.

SOCCER NEWS: Creeves Celtic drew 1-1 away to Rathkeale in the Premier Division of the Desmond League on Sunday May 21.  Eoin McEnery scored their goal and they retain their premier place for next season. Carrig Celtic had no fixture.

CLUB DRAW: The Limerick GAA Club draw for May was held on Saturday last and announced on the sports show on Limerick Live 95fm. Congratulations to Tommy Brouder from the St. Kieran’s club who won €500. The prize money will increase by close on €20,000 over the ten draws this year with the 17 €100 prizes doubling to €200 and the 4 €250 prizes going up to €300. 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, May 22. The numbers drawn were 3,7,8,26 and  there was  no  winner of the €12,900 Jackpot. Congratulations  to the five lucky dip winners who received  €40 each: Patricia O’Sullivan, Carrigkerry (Online), Liam Steele, Ardagh, Lisa Liston, Glenastar (Online), Margaret Daughton, Ardagh, c/o Nora Dineen, Caroline Donovan, Shanagolden c/o Nora Dineen. Next Monday night’s Jackpot will  be €13,000. 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.

RADIO DRAW: Congratulations to Cathy Riordan, Sharwood, Newcastle West, who won €415, in the West Limerick 102fm 50/50 draw, held on Friday, May 26. 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.

OLD MILL NEWS: The Old Mill Ladies Gaelic football club  are holding a fundraising coffee/tea morning in Ardagh Hall on Friday, June 2 from 9am to 1pm and all are welcome to attend.

FLEADH CHEOIL: The County Limerick Fleadh Cheoil will be held in Kilfinane over the June Bank Holiday weekend. It commences on Thursday, June 1, with a singing session at Kelleher’s public house, led by Nell Ní Chróninín. The popular Hup Na Houra show on Friday, June 2 in the Old Chapel Rooms will include traditional music song and dance from 8pm. Participating will be renowned musicians Derek Hickey, Liam Flanagan, Caoimhín O’Fearghail and singer Deirdre Scanlan. Admission €15 and booking is advisable. It is a seated candlelit show including complimentary artisan produce, tea and coffee.  Free open-air concerts on Saturday from 7pm with North Cregg and Sunday  from 7pm with Fuinneamh. Sessions will be on around the town all weekend. Comhaltas branches from around the county will also be performing on the gig rig. Competitions commence on Saturday, June 3 at venues around the town and best of luck to all the local competitors.

FLEADH NUA: The Fleadh Nua will be held in Ennis town over the June Bank Holiday weekend with musicians and dancers participating in competitions, sessions, Céili and general entertainment. Taylor’s Cross will be playing for a set Céili in Cois na hAbhna on Saturday, June 3 from 9pm-12am and admission is €10.

FAMILY FUN DAY: St. Kieran’s GAA  club will be holding a family fun day in aid of the new field development in Ardagh in the Astro/community field on Sunday, June 4. It will be a  Craggy Island/Father Ted  theme  afternoon and events start at 1pm. St. Kieran’s Schools Gaelic football blitz will be held at 2pm. The main attraction  will be a comic match involving Priests v Nuns at 3pm. The club will hold their own fittest family event including the hang tough challenge. There will be fun games, face painting, bake sale, tea and tarts, music/dance,  Barbeque. A prize for the best dressed character from the Father Ted Show will be presented and a raffle will be held for lots of good prizes. It costs €5 per line and cards are available around the locality. It promises to be a great day out for all family members.

SEAN FINN: An open-air mass will be celebrated at the spot Sean Finn was shot on March 30, 1921, at Ballyroe,  Lisreidy, Loughill West on Sunday, June 4 at 2pm. Parking available in the field and please arrive from 1pm-1.30. A Sean Finn Rambling House special  will be held that evening at 8pm at Loughill Resourse  Centre. All welcome.

HERITAGE MEETING: St. Kieran’s Heritage Association will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, June 7 at 8pm in Carrigkerry Community Centre. All are welcome.

VOLUNTARY HOUSING: Ardagh Voluntary Housing Association will be holding their AGM in the hall Ardagh  on Thursday, June 8 at 8pm. New members would be very welcome.

FLEADH DATES: The Kerry Feadh will be held in Ballybunion from June 9 to June 19. The Clare Fleadh will be held in Ennis on June 10, 11, 17, 18.

SEISIÚN DATES: The very enjoyable Seisiún Shows will be held throughout Ireland during July and August. There is no Limerick or Kerry venue listed at present but hopefully this will change.  The 2-hour show in the Heritage Centre, Freemount, Cork will commence on Wednesday, July 12, at 8pm and in Brú na SÍ  in Youghal on Monday,  July 3. County Clare has 4 venues listed,  Ennistymon commencing Monday, July 3 in St Andrew’s Teach Cheoil at 8pm.  Kilrush commencing on Thursday, July 6 in Teach Cheoil at 8.30pm. Ennis commencing on Friday, July 7, in Cois na hAbhna at 8.30pm. Corofin commencing on Thursday, July 13 in Teach Cheoil  at 9pm.

HERITAGE WALK: On this Thursday evening June 1, a bio diversity walk will take place on the historic hillside of Knockfierna, which is a must for lovers of our landscape and its inhabitants. Pat O’Donovan has secured the services of two of Ireland’s leading experts in that field. The walk will leave the Rambling House at 7.30pm and will be led by well known TG4 personality Mr. Jim McNamara and Bird Watch Ireland’s journalist and author Mr. Albert Nolan. This is an ideal opportunity to learn, while taking part in a walk, viewing plant life, insect and birds.