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Sheen Falls Lodge is pleased to announce its collaboration with Inish Living, a new lifestyle wellness brand founded by local woman Christina Foley, a Chartered Physiotherapist, Sport and Exercise Scientist, and Pilates Instructor. Sheen Falls Lodge will feature Inish Living's chic yoga mats in their suites, providing guests with a premium fitness experience during their stay.
Sale & repair of phones, laptops, tablets and iPads. Wide range of gaming and phone accessories available. Phone, car & wireless chargers available. Headphones & speakers.
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Kenmare Tidy Towns is asking all dog owners to clean up after their pets. “Dog fouling is unsightly, unpleasant and is a public health hazard. Dog faeces can cause toxocarisis, an infection which can cause dizziness, asthma and even blindness or seizures. Pet owners can face on the spot fines of €150 rising to €3,000 and we see that these fines are not enough of a deterrent. We are asking all dog owners to take personal responsibility for their dogs, to keep our town clean.”
Dog poo bags and bin facilities have been provided for dog owners to use at Scarteen Road, Pier and Bell Height and they ask
that they be used correctly, use the bag to contain the faeces and place the bag and content into the bin. Many dog owners scoop up the faeces and subsequently throw the bag and contents into the bushes, giving volunteers the very unpleasant and difficult job of removing these from vegetation.
They are asking responsible dog owners to model good behaviour, those not cleaning up after their dog to do so and to the public if you see dog fouling, call out this behaviour, ask the dog owner to clean up if they are not doing so.
Kenmare altar boys Finbarr Hazel, James Brosnan, Jim Crushall, Johnny Matson, Jackie Downing, Billy McSwiney, Johnny O’Shea and Tim O’Connor at the official opening of Kenmare Vocational School by Minister for Education Sean Moylan TD, in 1952, with the blessing given by Rev Archdeacom Charles O’Sullivan.
The Kenmare Branch of Killarney Credit Union hosted a Member Appreciation Day to thank their members for their support over the years. Members enjoyed tea and coffee and a tasty slice of cake! Nick Cavanagh’s photograph includes Joy Clifford, Amanda O'Sullivan, Donogh Barry, Eileen Dineen, Ciara Cronin, Karena McCarthy and Elma Culloty.
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Dermot, Margaret, Paudie, Noel and Maureen pictured during the Good Friday Roughty circuit clean up (missing from photos are Cleo and Annie). Kenmare Tidy Towns were delighted with the help and were pleasantly surprised as the Roughty circuit was almost litter free thanks to the regular litter wardens.
Kenmare’s Daffodil Day volunteers were out in force on Friday March 24th raising a fantastic €9120! A busy week led up to the day with lots of people picking, donating and bunching daffodils. On the day, many people stopped to buy daffodils, pins, badges, shopping bags and tea cloths from our volunteers on the streets. A big thank you to our local hostelries who served beverages and treats to our volunteers, it was greatly appreciated!
The big days, the little days, cancer can take special moments away, but together on Daffodil Day, we take those moments back. Thank you to all who picked and donated daffodils, organised, volunteered, supported, and donated on Daffodil Day 2023. We have been blown away by the generosity of our community once again coming together in every corner of Ireland to support cancer patients and their families.
team participated in a number of challenging debates and the competition saw 180 schools involved. Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine’s team progressed through the League rounds and finished strongly in the last 32. Well done to all students involved under the guidance of their English teachers, Mrs O’Sullivan Casey and Ms Cliona Lucey.
We knew the weather was bad last week but spare a thought for those at Dromquinna Stables who were, literally, nearly blow away!
The wonderful crew from Tom Crean Brewery flying the flag for Kenmare at the Kerry Hub, Firies, as part of Kerry Enterprise month.
It was an honour to welcome President Joe Biden to Leinster House as he became the 4th President of the United States to address a Joint sitting of both Houses of the Oireachtas. Before the speech I showed him the pictures of President Kennedy during his address in 1963 presenting the flag of the 69th Parade, which was led by Thomas F Meagher, the creator of the National Flag
Enjoying the Kenmare Tidy Town volunteers clean up with my nephew Ruairi at the 1916 Garden of Remembrance in the town
Need assistance with your passport for essential travel?
If you need to travel and need assistance with your passport, please feel free to contact my office on 01 618 3830 or email me at Mark.Daly@oireachtas.ie
Assistance for those in mortgage difficulty
I have a team of accountants and legal advisers who are willing to help with any mortgage or debt difficulties so please do not hesitate to contact my office on 01 618 3830 or email me at Mark.Daly@oireachtas.ie
Advice Clinics
If you need assistance or information on any issue please do not hesitation to contact me for a clinic appointment. Call my mobile on 086 803 2612 or email me at Mark.Daly@oireachtas.ie and I will do my best to help.
Is mise le meas,
Senator Mark Daly
An Seanadóir Marcus O Dalaigh
'The cave will be their monument, and that for many a day.’
The events of Clashmealcon Caves, 100 years ago this week, were one of the last actions of the Civil War, when six members of the 3rd Battalion Kerry No. 1 Brigade of the Republican forces, led by Commandant Timothy ‘Aero’ Lyons, died.
‘Aero’ was killed while trying to surrender, volunteers Pat O’Shea and Tom McGrath died as did two National Army soldiers. The surviving men, Captain James McEnery, Volunteer Edward Greany and Volunteer Reginald Hathaway, were executed within a week.
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Well done to the U16.5 ladies football team who lost recently to Kinsale in the Munster Schools Ladies Soccer semi-final. A fabulous performance by our girls and a fantastic achievement to reach this far in the competition. Many thanks to mentors Ms Michelle Galvin and Mr Larry Comerford.
Well done to our first year girls for a great win over St. Angelas, Waterford recently, with Grace O'Shea getting the all-important goal in a very close match.
Congratulations to the intermediate boys cross-country team who finished 8th team in the All-Ireland School's Championships in Waterford in tough conditions last month.
Buaiteoirí Dhuais Sheachtain na Gaeilge! Prize winners for Seachtain na Gaeilge with Seachtain na Gaeilge Co-ordinator Ms Helen McCarthy and Deputy Principal, Ms Maureen Foley-Hayes.
Seachtain na Gaeilge i bPobailscoil Inbhear Scéine. 'Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam.' Rinne Pobailscoil Inbhear Scéine ceiliúradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge i lár mí Márta. Bhí tráth na gceist, céilí beo, comórtas peile, scannáin, comórtas ealaíne agus imeachtaí éagsúla eile. Bhí an-chraic ag gach éinne agus bhí neart duiseanna buaite chomh maith. Bhí Helen Ní Chárthaigh ina comhordaitheoir don imeacht seo.
Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine celebrated Irish Week from 7th –16th March. This event was co-ordinated by Irish Teacher Helen McCarthy. Activities included an interactive oral Irish workshop for sixth year students, Irish dancing classes, Irish quizzes, hurling skills and football competitions, Irish films in The Carnegie and art competitions. The highlight of the events was our whole school céili. Our 'Le Grá Céili’ was dedicated to the memory of Saoirse Buckley. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.
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Cathaoirleach Kenmare Municipal District Commissioner
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Monthly motions:
1. That Kerry County Council welcomes the decision by the Government to extend the Croi Conaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to those who wish to renovate a vacant or derelict property and rent it out. This measure will boost the supply of rental properties and will deliver on a key plank of Housing for All which is to reduce vacancy and dereliction in our cities, towns, villages and rural countryside. This council further calls on the Government to increase the vacant property refurbishment grant rates from their current €30,000/ €50,000 to €50,000/ €70,000 respectively to reflect the significant costs involved in renovating a vacant or derelict property.
2. What measures have KCC taken to improve and provide further safety, access, parking and public conveniences at and on the approach to our beaches, piers and public amenities?
Student Grants:
As part of Budget 2023, the following changes to the Student Grant Scheme for the 2023/24 academic year were announced:
Increase in income limit from €55,240 to €62,000 for the 50% student contribution grant. New student contribution grant of €500 for incomes between €62,000 and €100,000. Increase in the postgraduate fee contribution grant by €500 from €3,500 to €4,000. Eligibility for second chance mature students to be reduced from five to three years. Exclusion of rental income earned under Rent-a Room Relief Scheme from reckonable income. Increase in the amount of Holiday Earnings which may be deducted from the total household income from €4,500 to €6,552.
Key dates for SUSI applicants in 2023: Priority closing date for renewal applications - 8 June 2023. Priority closing date for new applications - 6 July 2023. Students can contact SUSI’s Support Desk directly via email (support@susi.ie), phone (0818 888 777) or social media.
Community Support fund:
Part of the Local property Tax is allocated towards Community projects such as the following:
Carnegie Arts Centre CLG, Kenmare: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community Funding to get primary schools and home schooled children involved in an Art /Painting compilation by creating Canvas Art - €1,800.00
Kenmare Family Resource Centre, Kenmare: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community Funding for materials to build and install 7 "Little Libraries". Little Library.org (take a book, leave a book)€742.00
Kenmare Tidy Towns, Kenmare: Community Tidy Town Initiatives and Amenity Projects. To purchase 3 new planters - €750.00 Blackwater Women's Group BWG Blackwater: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community, to purchase an outdoor display board with a map of the Blackwater area and information on places of interest locally - €750.00
Kilgarvan Community Council LTD, Kilgarvan: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community, Funding towards Chairs for meeting room - €750.00
Kilgarvan Community Development Ltd By Guarantee: Kilgarvan Rebuilding and Reconecting Community. Funding to purchase equipment to enhance the work programme - €500.00
Kilgarvan GAA Hurling & Football Club Kilgarvan: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community, To purchase bowling clubs and outdoor games club and funding for a burco boiler and coffee making facilities - €800.00
Michael J Quill Centre, Kilgarvan: Rebuilding and Reconecting Community. To purchase a Burco Boiler that is plumbed into the water system - €500.00
Tidy Towns Association of Kilgarvan Parish, Kilgarvan: Community Tidy Town Initiatives and Amenity Projects. Funding to purchase plants - €500.00
Lauragh Community Council Lauragh Community Tidy Town, Initiatives and Amenity Projects. Funding to purchase and install notice boards for family walks and to buy and install a wheel-chair friendly picnic benches (including preparing base) - €1,000.00
Arts Culture Entertainment(ACE) Sneem Sneem
Community Based Tourism Festivals and Events
Funding to advertise Sneem festival - €908.00
Sneem Development Co Op Ltd Sneem Community Tidy Town Initiatives and Amenity Projects. Funding towards the installation of eight post mounted solar lights panels - €500.00
Kenmare and District Garden Club
At the end of March Stephen Austen led an overnight trip to gardens and nurseries, including the Japanese Garden in Kildare, and on the return journey a visit to the newly reopened Mount Congreve gardens. Trips away give members the opportunity for making new friendships and exchanging ideas and also the opportunity to make purchases in various garden centres, the coach looked like a travelling garden centre on return!
The April meeting welcomed Mary Keenan, editor of ‘The Irish Garden Magazine’ and Gash Garden and Nursery in Co. Laois who gave a very informative and inspirational talk entitled ‘From blank canvas to colourful gardens’. She encouraged us to look at our gardens as a series of pictures and individual views, rather than the whole. Lines should connect the space, whether they are straight and formal or curved and informal as in a cottage garden setting. Trees are of prime importance as focal points even in small gardens, to soften and complement the hard outline of buildings. She stressed the importance of movement in our planting schemes by repetition of plants ‘to lead the eye through’ and also the importance of contrast in both foliage and shape for year round effect - as a rule of thumb a third of plants should be evergreen which, as well as ornamentation, serve as focal points in the garden, useful during the winter months. We will all be looking at our gardens anew!
Next meeting Thursday, May 4th at 6.45pm tea, coffee and welcome, 7.30pm prompt a talk by Mark Collins entitled ‘Botanical Highlights of New Zealand’, based on his recent visit.
Meetings take place the first Thursday of the month, unless otherwise specified at The Gateway (beyond Centra Garage on the Molls Gap/Killarney road, opposite the Brooklane Hotel grounds). Parking available. Non-members are very welcome for a small fee. Contact Stephen Austen on 087 9112876 for further information.
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The Retirement of Freddie Bartlett KCC
Freddie Bartlett has recently retired from his role over water services in Kerry County Council. His wealth of knowledge of the entire water network across County Kerry was second to none. His dedication and duty to service meant that he gave a 100% commitment 7 days a week 24 hours a day along with the excellent team of personnel who have worked with him. All of his colleagues both in the local authority and private contractors held him in the highest regard for his unfailing dedication to service. I want to thank him on behalf of all of the customers who he always strived to ensure that they had a good quantity of excellent quality water at all times. Despite working in harsh conditions in difficult circumstances, many times in remote areas he always delivered and for that we are all very grateful. His kind, courteous and cool manner was also very important when there would be water emergencies and he will sorely missed by all.
I wish Freddie, his wife Bernadette and all the family every good health and happiness for a long retirement.
Kilgarvan Graveyard
I am continuing to pursue the issue of the provision of additional grave spaces in Kilgarvan Burial ground. I have organised for trial holes to be dug at the beginning of April. I will continue to pursue this for the people of the parish and the surrounding areas.
Cataracts
In a recent Question in the Dail I was informed that here in Kerry we have over 800 ppl wating to be seen by a consultant regarding a cataract and what is worse is that the waiting time is 4 years just to see the consultant and a further 2 years to actually have the cataract removed, this just seems like a third world reply but sadly it is a factual fact. So 6 years to have a cataract removed and this is why I continue to take people to Belfast on a monthly basis where the wait time is 6 weeks not 6 years. If you have a cataract then you are one of these statistics of 800 people and if you call me or my office I can have you seen in Belfast by the end of April and home with your cataract removed so don’t go blind waiting for this Government to help you.
Medical cards
From 1 April 2023, eligibility will be extended to people who earn the median household income of €46,000 or less. It will be adjusted for people living alone and for those with children. Operational details will be made available prior to the commencement of the income-based expansion. It is envisaged that these measures will be supported by a significant package of additional capacity supports to GP practices so once I have further information on the matter I will share it
Fuel allowance
There has been a lot of confusion regarding fuel allowance in the recent months as the budget announced in Oct changes to the income limit but they did not introduce the change until January so if you applied following on from the budget and was refused you should look at the below income details and apply again if you are below the threshold. Over 70s You can have income of up to €500 per week, or €1000 per week for a couple and still qualify for Fuel Allowance. The current weekly rate of Fuel Allowance is €33. Under 70-The assessable income limit for a single person is €465.30 (€200 plus €265.30). The assessable income limit for a couple (where the qualified adult is aged under 66) is €642 (€200 plus €265.30 plus €176.70). The assessable income limit for a couple (where the qualified adult is aged 66 or over and under 70) is €703.10 (€200 plus €265.30 plus €237.80).
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Corns, Ingrown toenails, Thickened nails. Removal of hard skin, Callus, Cracked heels.
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Thank you to all the families of Kenmare and to Kenmare Tidy town who were busy in March and April in the Adopt a Green Mile initiative. The boys and girls of Kenmare were busy picking litter all over Kenmare, Bonane, Tuosist and Blackwater with Easter eggs kindly donated to all the participants by Sherry FitzGerald Daly.
Well done to our St. John's girls mini 7's football team who played in Austin Stack Park. They had 2 tough games winning one out of the two, and were unfortunate to advance onto the semi-finals as only one team went through. They were tremendous throughout! Well done to all 10 players and parents who travelled to support them.
We were delighted to welcome Fr. Peter McVerry to our school as part of Lenten Talks. He talked to the children from fifth and sixth Class about life in Dublin, battling homelessness in Ireland and being grateful for everything in his life. The children were very interested and asked a lot of questions. The Student Council presented Fr. McVerry with a cheque for the Peter McVerry Trust.
Blackwater Drama Group make a welcome return this year with another comedy production 'Holy Smoke’, they are the only local drama group who create and write their own original material based on their local histories, customs and events, giving a unique insight into the lives of their own people.
This year’s production, Holy Smoke, is set in 1974 Blackwater when the Blackwater people faced a new challenge, the prospect of losing their local school. Four schools in the area had already closed in the late 1960s, a time in which schools in rural areas were being closed by the government due to decreasing pupil numbers. Dirreendarragh N.S. the only remaining local school was notified that it was to close too. This spelt disaster not only for the local community but also for the O’Connor family and their daughter Brid, the present teacher, whose family had taught there for generations.
There are heated arguments surrounding the school’s imminent closure; some fear the school will be a great loss to the tightly knit community; others think that their local teacher Brid with a close family tie to the old school master, is not up to the mark. This however belies a deeper, darker trauma caused by abusive and widely accepted teaching methods suffered by many children there during their schooldays.
The play centres around Brid’s family who are farmers, her brother Peter a seminarian in Maynooth, their bossy ambitious mother Min, long suffering father Con and their kindly granduncle Jack. Throw in the new forester, the travelling cattle dealer or ‘jobber’, a hilarious night of dancing and mischief in the Silver Slipper Ballroom Kenmare, romantic suitors, pisogues and an unscheduled chase in a fairy fort that has dramatic consequences.
Holy Smoke includes all the hallmark features of a Blackwater Drama Group production with well-crafted characters, comedy, drama, history, nostalgia and a few surprises make this original play a most engaging performance.
This year's production will be directed by Allyson Thomas and staged in O’Neill’s Old Dance Hall, adjacent to the Blackwater Tavern, tickets will cost €10 and must be pre-booked. The doors open at 7.30pm, the performance will begin at 8pm sharp. The play will premiere on Thursday May 11th with extra performances on Friday 12th and Sunday 14th. Please note that there is no Saturday scheduling that weekend. The play will run again the following week (subject to demand) on Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th To book tickets please phone Blackwater Tavern on 064 6682003.
The official launch of the Tuosist Community Complex will take place on Sunday April 30th at Ardea Parish Hall from 3-5pm. There will be an opportunity to see the plans for the development, to find out how you can help make the plans a reality and there will also be the first of five Tuosist Ticket Draws for 2023. Refreshments will be provided and they encourage everyone to come along and get involved in this exciting project.
I would like to wish Kenmare Bay Boat Tours the very best of luck in their new venture. Well done to Kenmare branch of Macra na Feirme on their night of mouse racing, a great night of fun was had by all. Congratulations again to the local actors in the Carnegie Players Kenmare for more wonderful productions.
At the recent Kenmare Municiple area meeting I raised the following concerns:
• Could KCC ask the Sisters or owners of Kenmare Convent if they would donate the field next to the convent to the people of Kenmare for parking or a playground to which I am awaiting a response.
• I asked could KCC contact the relevant authorities to repair the safety poles on the footpath approaching St Johns National School, to which they told me it was on their agenda to repair the footpath and these poles.
• I asked could KCC organise the cutting of the overhanging trees on the Tousist road.
• I enquired again as to the update on the Bonane Road. I have again asked if there any update on the footpath to Cill Mhuire.
• I asked if KCC could contact the relevant authorities to upgrade the lighting at Kenmare Pier.
• I also asked could KCC contact the relevant authorities to upgrade the lighting on the Kilgarvan road from the top of Main Street to the relief road as it is a popular walk for locals and it needs extra lights.
• I have successfully secured that the Lauragh Road to the County bounds will now be gritted in bad weathers conditions.
As always if I can help in any way please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Dan McCarthyBlackwater News
Singing Classes with Mary Culloty O’Sullivan will commence in September and we have been allocated part funding from SICAP towards them.
Gospel Singing. Many people have expressed interest in Gospel Singing which is on in Sneem/Cahirdaniel at present. If people are interested in Gospel Singing ring Blackwater Tavern 064-6682003 and give in your name and it can be arranged in conjunction to Sneem. Singing Sessions would alternate between Blackwater and Sneem.
Qigong Classes take place in Tavern every Wednesday evening 6.30pm to 7.30pm (gentle exercise to music) with Bob Martin. All welcome, no charge.
Garden Visit. A trip to the Steve and Louise Austen’s garden is planned for late May, date to be confirmed.
Seniors Alert Alarm Scheme. Blackwater Women’s Group are affiliated to POBAL and can apply for Free Personal Monitored Alarms which enable older people to live securely in their homes with confidence & independence. Application forms and information leaflets are available in O’Neill’s Shop Blackwater. Monitoring is Free for the first we months.
Text Alert Members with smart phones can download the Cairde App, this can alert the neighbours or emergency services if activated by pressing the red button. If you have an accident on the farm or are in danger anywhere the Cairde App will summon help by notifying your Cairde (selected contacts) that you need help. If a contact is available to respond they will be given your exact location on google maps. This technology is available free of charge to all registered members of Text Alert Groups. You can also log all your property in the app, serial numbers pictures etc. Application forms for Text Alert System are available in O’Neill’s Shop Blackwater. Membership is €10.
Defibrillators Blackwater/Templenoe. There are 5 open access defibrillators in the area, at Templenoe Church, Templenoe GAA Pitch, Dromore GAA Pitch, Blackwater Tavern and John Sheehan’s Direen. All are on (NAS) National Ambulance Service’s database.
‘Changing Times’ Blackwater/Templenoe Social History Book covers the Social History of the Blackwater/Templenoe area and is available in O’Neill’s Shop Blackwater and Quills Shop Kenmare.
Drama Production Blackwater. The Drama group are currently rehearsing their latest original play ‘Holy Smoke’ which will be staged in Blackwater in mid-May.
Maksym Lozovyi In Concert
Friday April 28th 8pm
Tickets €15
Maksym Lozovyi is a famous singer in Ukraine, especially in his native city Kherson. Each of his concerts gathered sold-out audiences. His baritone voice is full of extraordinary timbre. His favourite genre is opera, but he also sings pop music. This time he is going to perform songs from the repertoire of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra including Wonder of you, Stranger in the night, My way and many more. Maksym has won second prize at the international open audition in 2018 in Italy.
Tickets and more information on www.carnegieartskenmare.ie or call 064 6648701
Makem & Clancy in concert
Thursday May 18th 8pm
Tickets €20
Rory Makem and Donal Clancy carry on the musical legacy, stories and songs of their legendary fathers,Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy They toured Ireland in spring 2022 and also had a very successful nine county Irish tour in Autumn 2022, playing from Donegal to Cork, with many full houses and great audience sing alongs. Rory and Donal are justifiably proud of their families’ place in Irish music, and both had the opportunity to perform with their famous fathers over the years
Rory and Donal also forged their own musical paths with Donal an acclaimed guitarist, singer and performer and Rory Makem a seasoned performer with over 25 years on the road who has toured extensively with The Makem and Spain Brothers, touring and playing guitar with his father, the legendary Tommy Makem for 17 years. Learning from those who came before you is the essence of folk music and both of these artists share the great honour of learning from the best.
Brothers Liam 'The Kingdom Kid' Walsh and Paddy 'Pretty Boy' Walsh, both put on outstanding performances at the National Stadium, Dublin on April 1st. Liam’s 3rd round KO stoppage takes his undefeated record to 7-0. Paddy, who was making his professional debut, stopped his opponent by KO in 53 seconds of Round 1. Congratulations to you both. Many thanks to local Sponsor St Joseph’s Nursing Home for your continued support.
Kenmare Golf Club
Ever driven past Kenmare Golf Club and wondered what goes on there? The answer is everything! Great golf, old friends catching up, new friendships being forged, families having fun, business networking, people enjoying superb food and hospitality in our brand-new clubhouse and our sunny terrace …. It’s all happening here. Unlike most golf course locations, we are uniquely situated in the town of Kenmare with everything on our doorstep. We are a vibrant members club which puts members front and centre of all decision making, and this ensures an inclusive, fun, and friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our friendliness and open and welcoming attitude.
If you are new to golf, we will guide you through the ins and outs of the great game on our quality course and greens. If you already golf elsewhere why not consider Kenmare Golf Club as a new option? Whether you are visiting or have just moved to the area you will make new friends here while enjoying fresh air, exercise, and some of the best views in the country. Members enjoy full playing rights and there are over 90 men’s and ladies competitions every year. Our members represent all walks of life, from busy working people to busy retired people and everyone in between!
Full membership costs €600 per year with no additional joining fees for 2023. Other membership packages are also available. Why not enquire today about making Kenmare Golf Club your new home away from home? Contact us today to find out more email kenmaregolfclub@gmail.com, phone 064 66 41291 or check out our website www.kenmaregolfclub.com Kenmare Golf Club, where club meets community.
Well done to Kilgarvan’s Corey Murphy, Tadgh O'Donoghue and Eoin O'Shea who are on the Kerry U20 hurling panel competing in the Leinster U20 Hurling Championship.
The swim club had a great day out at the Munster gala in Tralee during March. Plenty of personal bests all round and some wrist bands for qualifying times. Great fun in the relays too. Everyone swam their best and made the club proud. Well done to our first timers Emer, Michael and Conor. Congrats to Tadgh Clifford on 1st place in 50m breast stroke and 2nd place in 50m backstroke, Roxy Durkin-Bons 2nd in the 50m breaststroke and Cillian Meagher three 1st places in 100m fly, 50m fly and 50m breaststroke. Looking forward to the next one at the end of the season!
Well done to Kilgarvan Central School football team who reached the County final of the mini sevens Cumann na mbunscol competition at Austin Stack Park, Tralee. The boys won three consecutive games to reach the final and played their heart out in all, losing out to Gaelscoil Faithleann in the final, but they should be so proud of the enormous effort and heart they showed throughout. Many thanks to John Foley and PJ Delaney who volunteered their time and mentored the boys so well, thanks also to the parents who provided transport and supported the team throughout the day.
A very good start to the 2023 Division 2 campaign sees our senior footballers with five points out of a possible six. Two comfortable wins against St Marys and Glenbeigh/Glencar with an exciting draw against Beaufort in between sees us sit joint second of this competitive league. All our fixtures and results can be viewed on our website kenmaregaa.ie.
The u15 have played matches against Templenoe/Tuosist/Sneem/Derrynane and league matches against Fossa, Beaufort, and Milltown/Castlemaine.
Our Minor footballers were unlucky not to make it to another Division 1 league final when they took on a strong Laune Rangers side. Eventually, the Killorglin men took the win on a 1-16 to 1-11 scoreline.
The underage is back up and running after the winter break. It is great to see all the young players back training and playing matches. The U7 & U9 have been training hurling on the Astro pitch for the last few weeks with a session initially run by Colm O’Brien South Kerry hurling coaching coordinator. The U9 also played a hurling blitz against Kilgarvan, St Pats & Rathmore.
A special congratulations to all who competed in the recent Kenmare District Scor. Representing Kenmare in the next round is Darragh O’Shea with his recitation of ‘The Free’ and in Solo singing Ruby Rayner Day. Also well done to Sophie Arthur who came 3rd in solo instrumental. Special thanks to Tuosist GAA for running this year’s Scor.
Vincent Wiggins, Shane O’Sullivan, Rachel O'Shea and Marianne O'Keeffe Wiley who participated in the Paris marathon earlier this month.
Inter Kenmare's U15 girls team are taking part in the Barcelona Cup tournament in October, where they will have 2 days of games against other international teams. The girls held a coffee morning fundraiser in Mulcahy's and were blown away by the support and well wishes. A huge thank you to everyone who came, baked and to the businesses that gave prizes Mulcahys, The Sailors, Hallissey's Cash & Carry, Sheen Falls Lodge and Sean Daly & Co.
The Senior Ladies took top spot in the West Cork League Cup Final on Easter Sunday, playing Dunmanway in a physically demanding game that saw the match go to extra time. Inter Kenmare won the match 4 – 3 with goal scorers Michelle Casey, Amy Foley (2) and Lucy Burton. The girls would like to give big thanks to Patrick and Marion at Foleys Bar and Mary at Davitts for sponsoring food and drinks when they got back to town.
The U15s didn’t let the April showers stop their training schedule as they participated in an indoor league challenge competition. Teams played each other with the final between the greens and blues. A great day had, fuelled by far too many Easter eggs!
Easter Monday saw Inter Kenmare U10s play host to Milltown and Camp FC at Inter Kenmare Park. Success all round as both teams won their matches decisively and will progress onwards in the Kerry Cup. There was a fantastic display of skills on show and buckets of enthusiasm. Well done all!
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