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Annual Diocese of Kerry Pilgrimage to Knock
The first Annual Diocese of Kerry Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 26th August 2023. While many families will travel by car it is hoped that many buses will travel and that each pastoral area will coordinate parishes locally.
The Diocesan Eucharistic Adoration Retreat will take place on the 27th of April 2023 at The Church of the Resurrection, Killarney with Registration @ 10.00am. Presented by Fr. Jim Lenihan. Bishop Ray Browne will conclude the Retreat with the celebration of Holy Mass @ 3.00pm. Lunch will be served. Registration fee €30. Your support will be very much appreciated.
To book, contact: Maureen at 087 9514352 OR Margaret at 0872976304.
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Fatima Limited Spaces
9th - 15th May
Canon Noel Spring will lead this trip to Fatima, one of the greatest Marian Shrines in the world. A full programme has been arranged, and a cost breakdown and itinerary is available on Premiertravel.ie/offers/holiday/24/
For booking or more info, contact Premier Travel on 021-4277700.
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KISKEAM GAA CLUB
A sincere thank you to our 322 members who supported the Club by joining the Rebels Bounty Draw for 2023. (Increase of 14 from last year) Wishing you every good fortune in the forthcoming draws.
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Darkness Into Light
Online registration is now open for Darkness Into Light 2023.
May 6th at 4.15am
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Golf Classic Fundraiser
Kanturk and District Community Council are having a Golf Classic as a fundraiser for the maintenance and upkeep of the Edel Quinn and temperance halls in Kanturk. Both halls are in need of roof repair and a revamp inside. We’re trying to ensure these buildings remain available for events for this and future generations.
We are delighted to have Kanturk Credit Union onboard as our main sponsor. Kanturk Credit Union are great supporters of Kanturk and District Community Council throughout the years and are themselves celebrating 60 years serving the people of Kanturk and beyond.
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Biggest Rally In Kerry Returns
The 42nd running of the biggest rally in Kerry will take place on April 29th and 30th.
So far over 220 crews have entered, setting an all-time record for the event and beyond doubt proving the rally’s popularity. Along with a high volume of entries, there is strong representation across all the categories, including the Juniors and Historics who will run separately from the main field, allowing for an extra 50 cars to take part in the event.
The rally returns to the Beara Peninsula on Saturday for the first time since 2019 and the route will include the favourites like Cod’s Head, Ardgroom and the Healy Pass. Sunday’s route also features some new roads, and after two runs over Moll’s Gap and Ballaghbeama the rally heads to east Kerry.
The sting in the tail includes two runs over Gortnagane and a stage that has not been used for rallying since the 1983 Circuit of Ireland – the last time the famed five-day event visited Kerry.
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Duhallow Round-Up
Football Celebrations
Congratulations to Rathmore U12 footballer who played the Blitz in Croke park recently, very enjoyable day was had by all! Congratulations to Ross Moriarty who ref’d his first game in Croke Park. Ross previously represented the club playing hurling (u12 2017), football (u12 2019) and now as a referee (2023) in Croke Park.
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Kerry Camogie
Congratulations to Kerry Camogie team and Rathmore native Danielle O’Leary who won the 2A National League in Croke Park.Ciarraí Abú!
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GAA Lotto Jackpot
Congratulations to Kieran Fitzgerald of Rathmore, the winner of Gneeveguilla GAA Lotto jackpot of €18,400!
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ASTI Election
Congratulations to Donal Cremin, of Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra on his Election as Vice President of the ASTI at their Annual conference.
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Sliabh Luachra Mens Shed
A Shed is place where men can meet to chat,coffee, get involved in a Project, play cards, and generally socialise. The Sliabh Luachra men’s shed has formed a committee to further develop the men’s shed. New members are welcome.
For further information contact 087 6676817.
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World Triathlon
Best of Luck to Declan O’Donoghue of Beheenagh, Headford who will be representing Ireland at the World Triathlon MultiSport Championships in Ibiza on the 7th May 2023. Declan has also been selected as the Irish Triathlon Team Captain. Best of luck to all.
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Kanturk Tidy Towns
Would you like to help?
Just come along to Tidy Tuesdays! Meet in the Town Park @ 6.55pm
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Ned’s Tractor Run Raises €11,500
L-R: Paddy Ahern, Mary Brady, Patrick Buckley, Dan Joe Collins, David Murphy, Pat Cremin, and Ned’s sister Mary Ahern.
The Ned Tarrant Memorial Tractor Run proved to be a huge success, managing to raise a fantastic €11,500 for Marymount Hospice. It was a massive turnout on the day with approximately 230 tractors taking part. A great afters was had at Healy’s Bar, Kilcorney with a BBQ and music by the Kelt. Special thanks to the Ned Tarrant Memorial Tractor Run Committee, Banteer Macra Na Feirme, the sponsors, and the people of Kilcorney for organising such a wonderful event for a great cause. Marymount do incredible work year round - to follow them, fundraise, or donate, visit marymount.ie.
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Kanturk AFC Update Community
Kanturk AFC held their very own Easter camp on April 5th and 6th, over 100 children from Under 8 to Under 13 attended both days. Each day was filled with fun and games.
This successful event was only possible with the help of the club volunteers, coaches and older players. They would like to thank everyone that made this event such a success. Thank you to all the boys and girls that attended.
Training will continue next week, with fixtures scheduled over the weekend and weekday evenings, best of luck to all teams.
Kanturk AFC will complete their season at the end of May 2023.
Coach John Reihill with the under 10 boys.
Olivia Harrington, Lexie Higgins, and Abbie Browne.
Leah Noonan, Louise O Callaghan Maloney, Amy Green Lenihan - U17 players volunteering.
Ciara Kiely, Eimear Vaughan, Sophia Abernethy, Aoife Aherne, Aine O Connell - U17 players volunteering.
Mark Dennehy, Ronan Harrington - Youth players volunteering.
Ger and Kathleen White with their children Teagan and Riley pictured with Alpacas Roscoe and Shadow at the Alpacas Easter celebration the family hosted at their Fine Oaks Farm in Kilcorney on Easter Saturday.
Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald
Jack O’ Shea from Nadd who was made an honorary Garda at Kanturk Garda Station in conjunction with the Little Blue Heroes Foundation is pictured with Garda Clement Sillery, Sergeant John Bowen, Inspector Debra Marsh, Sergeant Mark Daly, Garda Philip O’ Neill, Garda Kathryn Canty and Garda Linda O’ Leary.
Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald
Ballydesmond handball club members with All Ireland champions Paul Kerins, Mike Linehan, Brendan Fleming, and Donnacha O’Connor, in Croke Park Sunday 16th April
Our Ukrainian Community celebrated Easter on Sunday 16th April. Special thanks to Fr Fitzgerald in Millstreet who included a special Ukrainian Easter blessing as part of Sunday’s mass and blessed their Easter Bread made by Duhallow Community Food Services
Michael Moynihan TD congratulating Donal Sheehan, Knocknagree, who has recently been appointed a Peace Commissioner
Donal Cashman, Ger Greaney, Councillor Bernard Moynihan, Noel Keating, Sergeant Michael Kelly, Tommy O’ Neill, Anthony Murphy and Deputy Michael Moynihan gathered at the Monument in Kanturk Square on Easter Sunday morning to commemorate the Easter Rising, the 100th anniversary of Liam Lynch’s death and to honour men and women of Kanturk Battalion and local companies for their incredible bravery and dedication.
Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald
