Volume 13 Issue 29 by TheAdvertiser

Friday 11th December 2020 Vol. 13 Issue 29

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CAROLINE’S DÓTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS WELCOME TO OUR WEEKLY COLUMN I am a dóTerra Wellness Advocate and I started my journey with dóTerra essential oils a couple of months ago. Since then, these powerful essential oils have changed my mindset, my mood and has had an uplifting effect in our family home. The dóTerra essential oils are a natural solution to care for our family’s health needs and improve our Wellbeing. They can help support us in many of the following that we experience from time to time: • Anxiety Issues • Digestive Support • Sleep, Muscle Care • Stress, Allergies • Energy Boost • Skin Support • Immunity and so much more. The oils can be used in three different ways; Topically- massaged on to our skin with or without a carrier oil, Aromatically – placing a few drops into a cold water diffuser and diffusing in our homes, classrooms, offices, salons or places of work and Internally – by adding them to your favourite food and drinks, or simply by taking one drop under the tongue daily. MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION – JUST WHAT WE NEED! And that is what this week’s essential oil is all about. This clever blend from dóTerra brings us ‘Motivate’ and this blend is for you if you are experiencing stagnancy in your life or have found yourself with little or no inspiration. This beautiful citrus essential oil with mint inspires our senses and allows us to take charge of our life with creativity and purpose. With its uplifting aroma this motivating and inspiring blend supports us with courage and confidence to replace any negative feelings or thoughts that we may harbour and bring us an optimistic view on life with all the possibilities that lie in wait for us. Apply this essential oil to the wrist points, behind the ears, the back of the neck and the bottoms of the feet and mix it with your carrier oil. My top favourite carrier oil is fractionated coconut oil. Diffuse two to three drops in your cold-water diffuser and let the uplifting aroma fill your home or work environment while invoking feelings of motivation and inspiration. Motivate can be a huge help to our younger generation while studying for exams or in times of stress as it helps them to focus, remain calm, have confidence and courage in believing in themselves. I love to apply this oil to my neck scarf and the very corners of my face mask as it provides a grounding and balanced effect on my emotions, and it smells great! Until next week, keep safe, remain positive and have patience as we slowly move forward and get back to some normality and ease into the festive season. Your thought of the week - ‘Everything is hard, before it is easy’

COLAISTE NA RIOCHTA WINS TADHG FLEMING’S TIK TOK DANCE CHALLENGE

The viral ‘Jersualema Dance Challenge’ captured their imaginations when shared by Tadhg Fleming who challenged his viewers to get their dancing shoes on. Staff and students of Colaiste na Riochta donned the colours of the rainbow, and chose to dance together as part of LGBTI+ Stand Up Awareness Week. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate diversity, equality and respect in the school, to be united in dance was both a wonderful, fun activity that lifted the spirits of all involved and to win the competition was the icing on the cake!

CHRISTMAS WINDOW / SHOP / OFFICE DISPLAY COMPETITION 2020

Listowel Business & Community Alliance is delighted to support local businesses. This Christmas we are running a competition for the best window/shop/office display. Listowel is known for creativity and we hope you can show us how creative you are by asking you to design your window/shop/office using the theme ‘Shine Bright’ in your display. We have the following prizes available for the best windows!! First prize is €200 of Listowel Town vouchers Second prize is €100 of Listowel Town vouchers Third prize is €50 Listowel Town vouchers Sponsored by Listowel Business & Community Alliance. Judging will take place on Saturday 19th December so please have your window/shop/office displays completed well in advance. The Winner will be announced on Listowel.ie and Listowel Business & Community Alliance social media pages on Sunday the 20th of December. To enter you must tag or direct message Listowel. ie on Facebook (@listowel.cokerry) or Instagram (@listowel.ie ) and also please use the #WhereStoriesBegin hashtag. Best of Luck to all!!

LIVE STREAM THEATRICAL PRODUCTION ACROSS NORTH KERRY & LIMERICK

Theatrical Performance in Various Nursing and Care Home Settings across North Kerry and Limerick on Monday 14th December 2020 at 3pm Listowel based theatre-maker Richard Walsh has developed a play based on the local history of 18th century North Kerry and it will livestream to various nursing and care home settings in North Kerry and Limerick on Monday 14th December. The project is supported by Kerry County Council, Creative Ireland, St. John’s Theatre Listowel and Áras Mhuire Nursing Home Listowel. The adapted theatrical performance will stream the talk show style performance directly to nursing home residents.The project aims to bring the performance to older people and those in supported living and care during the COVID19 lockdown in December 2020. It partners with Kilcara, Lystoll, Riverside, St. Louise, Beechwood, St. Catherine’s, Killeline and Áras Mhuire nursing homes. All HSE and government health guidelines and COVID19 regulations are followed by the theatre company in the delivery of this livestreamed theatre event. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Lixnaw 1752 is a play set in Lyreacrompane and LIxnaw during the 18th Century when the bogs of Lyreacrompane were first being turned into farmland. We follow the story of a family who move from Lixnaw (which at that time was considered one of the finest towns in Ireland or Britain) to Lyrecrompane to claim a small farm for themselves. There they encounter people living a different form of life, similar to life in Ireland before the introduction of capitalism. This project is about the development of farming in Kerry, the creation of ‘butter roads’ to Cork, the Whiteboy movement, Faction Fighting, and the connection between Ireland and the European armies of France, Austria and Spain. To help us tell this story, we are also looking to hear from anyone who has an interest in this history and might have stories or information they might like to share with us. Reviews of previous work by Richard Walsh and James Moran “Against Brian Walsh’s excellent jazz drumming, a nod to the then-fading Occupy movement, they revive a German pension squabble with a hysterical din, discuss the maddening ambiguities around a Syrian massacre or, conversely, deliver deadpan reportage of a US soldier’s killing spree with a frenzy of movement. Through it all Walsh nudges playfully and sincerely at the instability of conviction and certainty. All this happened, more or less.” The Irish Times “If one is occasionally annoyed that there is no coherent narrative that leads anywhere, this appears to be the point – it serves as an attempt to get us to ask why certain topics are news, how news is brought to the media, and whether the most important stories of the day will be relevant in the future. Post-2016, this point feels as relevant as ever.” The Reviews Hub CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM Richard Walsh | Shane Connolly James Moran | Brian Walsh Ruairi Ó Donnabháin - Producer Kevin Michael Reed - Video and Live Stream

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NATIONAL POLIO REGISTER – GIVING POLIO SURVIVORS A STRONGER VOICE

Polio survivors in the South West urged to sign up

Most people think of polio as long gone. While thankfully, with every child now vaccinated, this debilitating disease is eradicated in Ireland, however it is thought that around 7,000 people who had polio are still living with the impact of the original illness. Polio Survivors Ireland is urging polio survivors throughout the South West of the country to sign up to the Polio Register, to help find out how many are still here and to create strength in numbers. “We are looking for people who contracted polio as babies or young children, to sign up to our National Polio Register, which is currently rolling out in Kerry, Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary,” says Fran Brennan, CEO, Polio Survivors Ireland. “With more evidence of the need for tailored supports and services for polio survivors, we can advocate and campaign for what is needed now and in the future.” Before it was eradicated in the early 1960s, Polio struck down many people in Ireland. The current pandemic brings back many memories for those who recall the widespread fear and panic of their childhood. During the polio epidemics in the 40s and 50s, parents were urged to avoid crowded places and excessive exercise for their children and swimming pools and libraries were closed in an effort to curb this terrible disease that struck mostly babies and children. Of those who contracted the disease, many were partially and some completely paralysed for life. Decades after, many survivors are now experiencing new symptoms, known as Late Effects of Polio or Post-Polio Syndrome, which often require medical advice and treatment. The Polio Register was set up by Polio Survivors Ireland, the only support organisation for survivors in Ireland, to help create a clearer picture of the number of people affected. This will help the charity to advise statutory services of the supports needed for survivors. Anyone who had polio, whether they require support now or not, should register to give a stronger voice to all polio survivors in Ireland. Stephen Collins, a polio survivor living in Limerick, believes the Register is essential to help ensure that survivors get the right support. “We’ve already lived through epidemics,” he says. “Thankfully we’ve survived polio but many polio survivors now have to deal with the late effects of it. It’s as though it’s hit again. It’s important for anyone who had polio to know that there’s someone there to help them and that they can always get support or advice if they need it. It’s a great idea to sign the register because even if someone doesn’t feel they need help now, at some point if they do, at least they can turn to Polio Survivors Ireland.” Late Effects of Polio and Post Polio Syndrome can cause previously active survivors to lose mobility and to struggle with daily tasks, fatigue, pain, or to develop an extreme intolerance to cold. To sign up to the register, see www.polio.ie or contact Polio Survivors Ireland on 01 889 8920, email info@ppsg.ie.

EXPOSE INTRODUCE THEIR HAMPERS WITH A DIFFERENCE

This is the time of year where we traditionally show our appreciation to those closest to us. With this in mind, Team Expose has come up with Hampers with a difference. Why are they different I hear you ask? Well, the ladies at Expose are offering hampers which will include high end products (Yon-ka Paris, Dermaceutic and L’oreal), Vouchers for Hair and Beauty which can be used in their 3 salons along with Teeth Whitening treatments, Omnilux light therapy sessions, Chemical Peel Courses, Day Spa Pamper packages and even a course of Pilates in their upstairs Pilates Studio. There is something to suit everyone’s preference and budget.

MAURA O’CONNELL FOLEY WINS LISTOWEL FOOD FAIR BOOK OF THE YEAR

We are very honoured to award this year’s Listowel Food Fair Food Book of the Year Award to restaurateur and chef Maura O’Connell Foley, for her wonderful and authentic collection of recipes and memories titled My Wild Atlantic Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections. In addition to being an internationally renowned chef, Maura has been a stalwart of Kerry’s food and hospitality sector for many years. Her journey in food and cuisine began in 1961, when she started working in the Purple Heather Tea and Cake Shop, an establishment then run by Maura’s enterprising and talented mother Agnes. With her husband Tom, Maura would go on to establish the Lime Tree Restaurant and Packie’s Food & Wine, restaurants that have greatly contributed to both Kenmare and Kerry’s reputation as centres of food excellence. 2020 has been a difficult year for the culinary, arts and hospitality sectors, but we at Listowel Food Fair have endevoured to be as active as possible. In addition to the awarding of the Food Book of the Year, we have also continued with our educational programme, including a webinar on the importance of fish in young people’s diet, organised in conjunction with BIM and the Education Centre in Tralee with over 50 schools participating. The Book of The Year Award was initiated back in 2008 and some of the best known names in the Irish culinary industry have been recipients of it. The quality of the writing, the creativity and accessibility of the recipes, the overall design of the book and photography, and the general presentation, are all taken into consideration by the judges when adjudicating. Jimmy Deenihan, Chairperson of Listowel Food Fair, writing on this year’s winner, remarked: ‘Despite strong competition this year from books published by a number of well known culinary personalities, the judges were unanimous in their choice for the Food Book of the Year Award. My Wild Atlantic Kitchen- is not only a description of delicious recipes created by Maura over the past sixty years in her restaurants in Kenmare, it also provides us with an insight into her extraordinary life story, especially her love affair with food. Maura is an institution in the Irish culinary world and has a legendary status in her hometown of Kenmare. Her restaurants The Purple Heather, The Lime Tree and Packie’s Food and Wine earned her both a national and international reputation, a legacy which continues to this day.The judges were very impressed with how the book amalgamated food writing with art, design and photography; with the artistic contributions from Christine Bowen and Pauline Bewick enhancing the book further. The interconnections between literature, art and food is a theme that the Food Fair committee has promoted over the years and this excellent production epitomises all three.’ After receiving the news she won the award, Maura remarked: I’m delighted and honoured to have won this important award by the Listowel Food Fair which over the years has recognised many wonderful chefs and food producers… I was fortunate to work with Eamonn O’Sullivan of Anchor Studio (son of the great Kerry footballer Mickey Ned O’Sullivan) to create not only a cookbook of over 250 of my favourite recipes but also to weave in my love of local art, the beautiful Kerry landscape and the many stories of my life in food. Eamonn has marvellous creativity and also drew upon other talented Kerry based individuals including graphic designer Natalie Moriarty, artist Christine Bowen, photographers Lynda Kenny of Visual Feasts and Landscape photographer Norman McCloskey. I was also delighted that my friend and wonderfully talented artist Pauline Bewick provided artworks as part of her private collection for my book. What was initially a family project gradually turned into a large hardback production of 408 pages! It is a celebration of Kerry & Beara, led by food and enhanced by all these wonderfully talented people and producers. We have found more recently, due to travel restrictions, and the festive period coming upon us that people are buying the book as a gift for family and I hope it provides some comfort as a connection to home during these difficult times. We are all very much looking forward to more human interaction and I have to say I look forward to next year’s Listowel Food Fair. Writing on My Atlantic Kitchen, Derry Clarke, head-chef in Dublin’s michelin-starred L’Ecrivain, remarked: This is a book I feel every cook should have in their kitchen, as they are so many brilliant and varied recipes. While renowned Irish chef Nevin Maguire was even more fulsome and personal in his praise, remarking: Maura Foley has always been an inspiration to me in my career. Her love of food and support of local seasonal produce was unique and ahead of its time. Pictured: Maura O’Connell Foley receiving her award from Jimmy Deenihan. Photo By jkphotography

They are also offering custom made hampers for the Corporate market, which are tax efficient and can be delivered free of charge. So, if you want to shop local and give a hamper with a difference this year, give the girls at Expose a buzz.

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Sixth Class from Tarbert National School finalise their letters for posting this week as part of the An Post ‘Sending love to local care homes’ initiative

SAN RITA WELLNESS

Welcome to San Rita Wellness weekly column… 12 Days of Christmas .....la la la la ♫♫♫♫

On average a person can consume 6,000 calories on Christmas day alone. You may wonder how is that possible? But when you think about it all that festive food and drink do add up, and that is only 1 day. Traditionally there are 12 days of Christmas and if you were to eat like that every day of Christmas it would have an impact on your weight and well being. So maybe this year you can put a different tune to the Christmas carol . My true love gave to me on ........ Day 1

Partridge in a PEAR tree - Keep up the habit of eating fruit as this can help to keep you away from the box of sweets.

Day 2 Two turtle DOVES - Doves represent peace. Are you starting to have a little piece of this and a little piece of that. Remember it all adds up to that little pound of fat. Day 3 Three Christmas WISHES - Three options. Lose, Maintain or Gain weight over the festive season. The choice is always yours, keep this in mind. Day 4 Four CALLING birds - Callings to houses or having friends or family over may all have an impact on our commitment Day 5 FIVE golden rings -Write down 5 things that you are grateful for this Christmas Day 6 Six GEESE a laying - Goose fat is high in calories, choose a lower alternative when cooking Day 7 Seven swans a SWIMMING - Keep active over Christmas by doing whatever you enjoy. While it may not be a swim this year, it could be a walk on the beach or a stroll around the town looking at the lights. Day 8 Eight maids a MILKING - Milk chocolate comes to mind. Have a strategy. Quality over Quantity is sometimes better and often more enjoyable.

Duagh NS supporting Limerick in this Sunday’s All Ireland Final

Day 9. Nine ladies DANCING - An enjoyable way of working off those excess calories even if it is in your sitting room. Day 10 Ten lords a LEAPING - Are you leaping for joy? Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts. We have had enough negativity all year. Day 11 Eleven pipers PIPING - Christmas music being piped through the supermarkets & our homes can influence our choices. This can have an impact on how we react. Day 12 Twelve drummers DRUMMING - Keep to the beat and things will be sweet. Ho Ho Ho For extra support and for weekly accountability check us out on Facebook San Rita Wellness or sanritawellness. ie for details of our “At Home Service“ or our “One to One Service“. Give us a call on 087 6718377 or 087 1012174 Until next week, Sandra and Rita

Aoibheann and Odhran Buckley on the occasion of their Confirmation last weekend, with their sister Layla Kate, Mom Catriona and Dad Ger. Photo by Marie Rohan

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BALLYLONGFORD

BALLYDUFF LOTTO DRAW The results of the Ballyduff GAA Club weekly Lotto Draw for Monday November 30th are as follows: The numbers drawn were 6, 7, 8 & 12. There was no winner of the €1,150 and the following won €50 each: Shelia Leahy, Sleveen. Eileen County, Hearthill, Clounlougher. Catherine O’Grady, Ardoughter TV DRAW: Mike Joy, Lisselton. DJ Slattery, Clash, Causeway. Gary O’Brien, Bishopscourt The Lotto Jackpot draw continues on each Monday night at the Ballyduff GAA Clubhouse with €150 added each week to the Jackpot when it’s not won. Tickets are available from the usual outlets. Please support and remember “if you are not in you can’t win”. You may also play the Lotto on line www.ballyduffgaa.com CHURCH NEWS Parish Office: Tuesday to Friday each week from 10.30am – 1.00pm. Phone (066)7148404 Mass Streaming: Please login to Causeway/Ballyduff diocese of Kerry. There you click on Live Mass box of your choice Masses for the week: Friday 10.00am: For Senior Citizens Saturday 6.30pm: Catriona Dowling, William, Mary & Margaret Dineen - Group A Sunday 11.00am: Mass in Causeway Reader: Saturday December 12th – Lauren Costello Eucharistic Ministers: Helen Dowling/Carmel Costello – Saturday December 12th Box for weekly envelopes & dues: now in place in main porch Option to donate online to the parish is now in place. Go to the Causeway/Ballyduff Diocese of Kerry. Click on the BLUE DONATE BUTTON. Click on the option of your choice and proceed as instructed. Group A Parishioners: Meadow Lane, Tower Drive, Lacca, Hearthill, Ballyhorgan, Leigh, Ayle, Derrico, Sheepwalk, All Knopogue, Clahane, Cashen, All Kilmore, All Ardoughter. People from these areas can attend Mass this weekend. COVID 19 – Support for older people – for all facing difficulties professional staff available. Open 7 days. Telephone – 0818222024 FESTIVE FUN 5K This would usually be the time of the year that we start posting for our annual Festive Fun 5k, but unfortunately, like so many events this year, we are unable to host the walk/run due to COVID-19. Not wanting to let the year pass without doing something, we have decided to organise a virtual Festive Fun 5k. The walk/run can be completed any day from St. Stephens Day, December 26th 2020 to New Years Eve, December 31st 2020. It’s easy! Get out any day on that week, run or walk 5km. This walk/run would not continue without the amazing support from our local community. People from Ballyduff, Causeway and neighbouring parishes in North Kerry walk/run and donate and to date we have raised €20,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. We are so grateful to our local community for getting out and walking each year. You can donate through the Go Fund Me link on our Facebook Page or donation boxes will be in local businesses. LAST CALL A large pink travel case found in Ballyduff village in early March and containing personal items may be retrieved by phoning (086)3823349 CHRISTMAS CARDS The Kerry Hospice/Palliative Care Christmas cards are available in the local shops and Post Office. A pack of ten cards cost €7 and remember all monies raised in Kerry are used in Kerry. Your continued support is much appreciated. TREES AND WREATHS For all your Christmas Trees and Wreaths please phone TJ on (085)7744992. SVP COLLECTION Please support the St. Vincent de Paul annual collection on this weekend December 12th/13th at Masses in Ballyduff and Causeway. Due to Covid 19 your support is now needed more than ever. GAA NEWS Annual General Meeting: Ballyduff GAA Club will hold it’s Annual General Meeting on Friday January 8th 2021 at 8.00pm. Due to current Covid-19 regulations it will be held online using Microsoft Teams. Any member who wishes to join the meeting can text the club secretary Michael Hussey on (087)9688656. An email address will be required for the link to be emailed to. Any motions or nominations must be with the club secretary by 8.00pm on Friday December 18th. Joe McDonagh Cup: Sunday next is D-Day for our Kerry Hurling Team when they take on Antrim in Croke Park in the final of the Joe McDonagh Cup with throw-in at 1.00pm. Mikey and Podge Boyle will be our representatives on the team and they take with them the good wishes of everyone in the County. Having lost to Antrim already this year we are all hoping they can come out on top on this occasion and bring the Joe McDonagh Cup to the Kingdom for the first time. Best wishes to the Team and Management.

CHURCH NOTICES The Attendance Arrangements at both Saturday evening Vigil and Sunday morning Masses at St Michael the Archangel Church in Ballylongford for this coming Weekend are as follows please, For 7pm Vigil mass on Saturday night next 12th December an invitation is issued to the people from the townlands of: Main St., Well St., Quay St., Bridge St., Radharc na hAbhann, Ballyline, Ahanagran, Glounanee, Ballymackessy. Vigil Mass will be offered for the Anniversaries of the late John & Madeline Barrett Lenamore, Annie Curtin Well Street, Batt Whyte Lenamore, Patricia Horgan Rusheen and Sean Heaphy Lislaughtin Abbey. While on Sunday morning December 13th at 10.30am an invitation is extended to the people from the townlands of: Lenamore, Shrone, Gurteenacloona, Buneradee, Dromlivaune, Coolnagraigue, Lislaughtin, Rusheen, Rusheen Park, Gurtard, Martara, Killelton, Carrigafoyle, Carrig Island and, Clounamon. Sunday Morning Mass will be offered for the Anniversary of Peter O’Hare and the O’Hare and Roche Families and also Liam Bunces Months Mind Mass. Sunday Masses in St Mary’s in Asdee will also take place on Sunday next with mass at 9.30am. So on Sunday morning next the people of the townlands of: Craughdarrig, Kilcolman, Littor, Sliss, Carrigane, Glaunawillian, Ballynoneen are invited to attend Church and the Mass will be offered for the Anniversary of Damien & Kathleen Ruddle of Glounawillian. Sunday Obligation: Because of the restriction to 50, people you are please asked to be understanding, the dispensation from attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation remains’ in place until further notice. But if you prefer you may attend the weekday masses on either Tuesday at 7pm or on Friday at 10am at St Michael the Archangel Church or Thursday Mornings at 10am is St Mary’s Asdee that will suffice for attending Weekend masses at present. Mass goers are reminded to Please observe social distancing in church. Family groups from the one household may sit together. Please use the hand sanitizers provided. Please wear your face mask at Mass. Parish envelopes, Priests Salary and Christmas dues envelopes may be placed in the basket which will be in place in front of the Altar at all Massses over the Week-end or you can drop them into the Presbytery letterbox or hand them into the Parish Office. Please do not leave envelopes etc. in the vicinity of the altar in the church outside of Week-end Masses. Thank You. Mass Streaming: If you wish to watch Mass on the Internet all of the Four weekly Masses from St Mary’s Church in Tarbert can now be viewed on line just go to the Church website which is stmarystarbert.com the four masses streamlined are as follows every Friday at 7pm, Saturday evening Vigil at 6pm, Sunday Morning Mass at 11.30am and Monday mornings at 10am. Also Weekend masses are streamed live from St John’s Church Ballybunion on Saturday’s at 7pm and Sundays at 11.30am you can watch any of these masses on your phone, tablet, computer or smart T.V. WATCH MASS ON T.V. Parishioners are also reminded that if they wish they can watch Mass daily on television, it is on the R.T.E. NEWS channel begins at 10.30am each morning. The Church newsletter will be printed as usual every weekend, and copies are available in the Church or can be viewed through the Kerry Diocese website. Parish Secretary is available on Friday’s from 9am until 1pm. LIGHT UP BALLY A Note from a very hard working group of Volunteers. “Each year the Ballylongford Lights Committee work very hard to bring the wonder of the Christmas season to our beautiful village. Since 2015, our volunteers have worked to light up every part of Bally and each year we have grown bigger and better. Adults and children alike can feel the magic of Christmas as they stroll through our village and take in the beauty of our magnificent light displays. One of the ways we fundraise for these lights is by placing donation boxes in the shop and pubs, but alas this year with the closure of pubs and contactless payment we have not been able to raise the vital funds we need to carry out our work in future. Therefore, we are appealing to everybody to Please help us to “Light Up Bally” for 2020 and beyond. All donations big and small are very much appreciated. Thank you so much for your help and Merry Christmas and all the best for 2021 from all in Ballylongford.”May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve” COMPETITION TIME: Since our foundation in 2015, Great National Hotels have been by our side supporting us. This year they are continuing that support - an amazing gesture given the year that the leisure industry has endured- the group are kindly giving us 2 nights’ accommodation and Breakfast with one evening meal at the Great National Hotel in Ballina, Co Mayo. Everyone that donates on our facebook page

(Tidy Town Ballylongford Facebook Page) will be entered into the draw for this amazing prize which will make 2021 really special for the lucky winner!! Best of luck and a heartfelt thank you to the brilliant team at Great National Hotels for supporting our community”. Footnote: In the last fortnight these wonderful people who decorate our village, have been working continuously six and often seven days a week ensuring that lights are in place, that the 30 Foot Christmas Tree at the Church Gate and at the Corner were put in place, lights working and everything in order, the Christmas Crib also in place. the 35 Star Lights that light up our four streets, Santa’s Post Box and Nut Crackers at Heaphy’s Centra Foodstore, the new lights at the Grotto. All of this work and preparation is for the benefit of every single person young and old in the Community and to show the wonder of Christmas especially in the year we are all after coming through due to Covid 19. The work these wonderful people have done, has put a wonderful sense of hope and joy back in our lives for the Christmas season. Thank you to all of them for their efforts and please support them in their appeal, it is for all our benefit. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “Never stop doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their heart’s” PLEASE STAY SAFE IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES. BEING NEIGHBOURLY As we are now into Winter Season and with the mornings, days, evenings and nights getting colder and longer please remember to be extra vigilant as to the welfare of our elderly neighbours or indeed somebody living alone in these very trying times check to make sure they are warm and have food to eat and that they are in good health. PLEASE STAY SAFE AND ENSURE OUR NEIGHBOURS ARE SAFE. CYCLE FOR FUEL The recent fundraising Cycle in aid of St Oliver’s National School in the village which had been severely affected with no fundraising activities taking place so far this year to offset the schools energy expenses continues for another few days. The donation Bucket in which people can donate to the cause will remain in place at Heaphy’s Centra Foodstore for another week and your help would be greatly appreciated. All monies received and collected will go directly to the School. Thank you. TARBERT POST OFFICE A Note in from Michelle at Tarbert Post Office to state that “We are excited to announce the Santa Post Box has arrived at the post office, children can now post letters to Santa, please include name & address at the back of your envelope to receive a reply. Also Christmas stamps are also on sale, 20 national Christmas stamps booklets for €19, 5 national Christmas stamps booklets for €5, booklet of 5 international stamps for €8.50 & a bundle offer of 20 national stamps & 5 international stamps for €26. Greetings from Ballylongford Christmas cards are also available at the post office. Gift ideas of One4all gift cards, Prize Bonds. We also stock mailing bags, boxes, padded envelopes for all your posting needs.”The closing dates for Christmas Posting are as follows: Parcels to European Countries-Dec 12th. Letters to European Countries-Dec 17th. Parcels & Letters to Great Britain-Dec 18th. The Post Office will be open 6 days a week, and it will be open for business all day on the next two Saturdays December 12th & 19th. TINTEAN THEATRE Indeed there was wonderful News on the announcement last week particularly for Ballybunion and indeed all North Kerry area on learning that the 550 Seat Tintean Theatre in Ballybunion has avoided permanent closure. The good news comes as a new local company has taken over the theatre, its assets and its debts. With the further good news that it will re-open as soon as all Covid 19 restrictions are lifted. The theatre which cost over €4 million to build, opened in 2005, but has not been in use and has been closed for over two years, since a public meeting was held there in November of 2018 to try and get a buyer or a group to take over the theatre. God knows there has been more than enough businesses and buildings left derelict all over North Kerry in recent years besides adding more wonderful amenities. Best Wishes to the new Company at the helm and hopefully everything will be a success going forward. INCLUSION OF ITEMS estuaryprint43@gmail.com or estuarytrophies@gmail.com or contact Numbers (068) 43938 or 087 9528919

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BALLYBUNION

country. It is also a particular problem for wheelchair users. Please be responsible and clean up after your dog and not to forget there is a €150 fine

BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY FORUM FUNDING APPEAL Ballybunion Community Forum has organised a fundraising appeal to enable the Forum financially survive into the year 2021. For the past four years Ballybunion Community Forum has worked tirelessly to promote and market Ballybunion town in whatever way possible.

BEALE GAA GEAR Beale GAA gear is now available online through O’Neill’s. They offer a fabulous range of products many of which can also be personalized to shop online, simply click on the Shop Now button on Beale GAA Facebook page or log on to www. oneills.com/shop-by-team/gaa/ireland/ beale-gaa-club

One of their bigger costs is the running of the tourist office which is indispensable to the town. This year we once again are involved in the costly burden of providing the town’s Christmas lights. The Ballybunion Community Forum has also been involved with Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council for the past number of months in the rollout of the DEDP (Destination Experience Development Programme). This programme will focus on the Cliff Coast Area of West Clare and North Kerry and will happen over the next few years.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT We currently have a few vacancies available in the Ballybunion Community Employment Scheme. If you are interested in these jobs please contact Patsy on 068 27799 or email saothairnanabhann@gmail.com. This is a development opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career

Ballybunion has also been chosen for a Place marque initiative involving the upgrading of all signage on the approaches to and around the town. These initiatives will present wonderful opportunities to the businesses and tourism providers in this area. If we are to get the best value and representation out of these initiatives it is imperative that we rally together and everyone to do their part in supporting in any way the progress and survival of the Forum. All in all, we project that we are faced with a commitment of €25k/€30k to meet the basic operational costs of running these basic projects. This is to prevent further decline in our town, ensure the survival of the Community Forum for the next 12 months, getting us to a better place post the virus and to a much brighter future. Up to now we have been financially supported by many businesses in the town. For that we are genuinely grateful. However, due to the Covid 19 pandemic many of these businesses are now closed and no longer in a position to provide the financial support we need. We are no different from many other groups in that fund raising is a non-runner. We would appreciate any donation from home or from our diaspora abroad, no matter how big or how small. For that, we’d be eternally grateful. The go fund me page can be found under the following link Fundraiser by Ballybunion Community Forum : Ballybunion Community Forum Funding Appeal (gofundme.com) BREAST CANCER CHALLENGE For the month of November members of Ballybunion Leisure Centre had been doing a squat challenge for Breast cancer with all money raised going straight to the Mater Foundation. The challenge has now been completed and they raised a total of €2,702. The members of the challenge would like to thank each and every one who supported this fundraiser. BEALE GAA MONSTER DRAW To kick off the festive season, Beale GAA are holding a Monster Christmas Draw. Top prizes include a massive hamper (sponsored by SuperValu), trailer of turf (sponsored by Fergus Stack), golf club pro-shop voucher, pool membership, together with lots of other prizes. To be in with a chance of winning one of the fabulous prizes, Beale GAA members will be selling tickets each Fri, Sat and Sun from now until Christmas outside Supervalu. Tickets cost €2 each, 3 for €5 and 7 for €10. Thank you for your support. SYMPATHY Sincere condolences to the family of Catherine (Kitty) McEnery (née Cox) from Tubbertureen, Moyvane and formerly of Kilcox, Lisselton, and to the family of Denis Moore from Shankill Dublin and formerly of Ballybunion. May they Rest in Peace. RETURN TO MASS We welcome you, our parishioners back to celebrate Mass & Eucharist. In order to attend Mass you must Book a place. Please phone the dedicated line on 087 7121497, the line is open daily from 10am to 1pm. In accordance with Government regulations face coverings must be worn in the Church. Please adhere to Social & Physical distance rules when entering & leaving the Church and also when receiving Holy Communion. Masses will be streamed live daily on Facebook & posted after for you to pray with at your convenience. We look forward to welcoming you back to St John’s Church to celebrate Mass. Take good Care & God Bless WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION December 21st 8pm until 10pm, the winter solstice is the time of year when we are in darkness for a longer length of time than we are in light. It is a beautiful time of year. Full of ceremony and sacredness. It is a time when we are at our most rested. A time of really slowing down and experiencing some peace. A time of reflection. A time to connect with the wisdom of sacred mother earth. This will be via zoom, cost is €20 please contact Rosarie on 087 614 7359 for more details

OFFICE/STUDY HUBS Are you tired of working from home, need some extra space away from your house? Need to get those students a study facility? Office/study hubs available for let. Socially distanced desk, broadband, PowerPoints, coffee making facilities, microwave, heating, lighting all included. Limited availability. Phone 068 27112 CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM HAS GONE VIRTUAL Everything changed in 2020, including the Sea Rescue Christmas Day plunge. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions it’s not feasible or safe to have hundreds of people gathering on Ballybunion beach so we are doing a virtual plunge this year. What is a virtual plunge, I hear you ask? You take a dip in the sea, anytime, anyplace, collect some money, donate it to us on our Go Fund Me page https://www.gofundme.com/f/ballybunion-rescue-christmas-plunge?utm_ source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 & post a photo to their Facebook page Ballybunion Rescue! Busy on the 25th December? Take a plunge on the 24th, or 17th or even January 1st. Fancy running into the sea in Cork, Limerick, and Leitrim? Do they have a coast line? Now is your chance & you can support a good cause too. Challenge your friends, I mean why should you suffer alone? Share your photo on Social Media if you dare & include the hashtag #ChristmasPlunge Remember to stay safe, don’t go out of your depth, maintain social distancing & don’t go on your own (get your friend to take your picture!). Everyone who donates more than €20 will receive a medal & a certificate. Sponsorship cards are available from any member of the Sea and cliff Rescue or phone TJ on 086 8501817 BALLYBUNION MEALS ON WHEELS The Ballybunion meals on wheels service will now be delivered 3 days a week. Tuesday’s, Wednesdays and Fridays. Anyone wishing to avail of the Friday delivery please contact Eileen Fogarty on 086 2234 965 or Con McCarthy on 087 418 4241. The areas covered are Ballybunion, Lisselton, Asdee and Ballylongford. The dinner will be delivered to your door by one of the men at the cost of €6 per meal SIMPLY DEVINE PRESERVES All our fruit for our Jams are homegrown and handpicked at their perfect ripeness. I deliver Honey, Jams &amp; Marmalade’s around north Kerry so if you would like a jar (or a few) give me either a ring or a text on 086 222 0698 with your order and eircode and I can drop to your door or gate. BALLYBUNION COMMUNITY CENTRE There will be no clothes collection during the pandemic. Please do not leave clothes at the Community Centre. Thank you for understanding. BROWNE’S BUTCHERS We are now taking orders for all your Christmas meat requirements. Fancy Dry Aged Prime Rib on the Bone or a Leg of Kerry Lamb. We can bone roll & stuff your farm fresh Turkey or Ham. Precooked Green & Smoked Gammon Hams also available Tried & trusted for generations. Phone 068 27105 O’GORMAN’S MEMORIAL VIDEO SERVICE O’Gorman’s Memorial Video Services provides a discreet and professional service for family and friends of loved ones capturing the funeral ceremony of the celebration of their loved one’s life. Please contact Michael or Mairead O’Gorman on 087-287-1202 or 087-749-7346

CREDIT UNION HAS REOPENED The Ballybunion Credit Union has re-opened under level three restrictions, the office will open on Thursdays 9.30am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Fridays 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 6.00pm

KAMANA CANDLES Are based in Ballybunion, they make and sell handcrafted premium scented candles. To place an order please visit www. kamanacandle.com or phone 087 146 9429

U NAME IT Personalized embroidery bespoke gifts for all occasions, providing customers with unique and affordable quality gifts designed to suit their own individual taste, Phone Trish on 087 250 8870 or visit www.unameit.ie

SAN RITA WELLNESS The good news is we will still be open to support you in every way with our “At Home Service”. This service is personal one to one and will keep you motivated, accountable and on track on your weight loss and wellness journey. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Please phone Sandra 087-6718 377 or Rita 087-1012 174

PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG Please ensure that you clean up after your dogs while out walking. We are fortunate to have beautiful places for walks and it is vital that we keep these clean for all to enjoy. Toxocariasis is an infection caused by roundworm parasites. It is spread from animals to humans via infected feces. Dog feces contain bacteria and worms, which can be particularly harmful to young children. It is picked up on the wheels of bikes and buggies and is brought into homes across the

BALLYBUNION NOTES If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Mondays Ballybuniontouristoffce@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES IN LISTOWEL & MOYVANE

The Positions are Community Employment & subject to DEASP Guidelines. Hours: 19.5 per week for each position Pay Rate: Subject to payment each individual is receiving at present & set by DEASP. Position No 1 – Care Assistant - 2 positions Location: Kerry Parents & Friends, Listowel Start date: Subject to Garda Clearance being confirmed

Position No 2 General Operative – 1 position Location: Moyvane - Start Date: January 2021 Position No 3 Health & Safety Assistant – 1 position Location: Family Resource Centre, Listowel Start Date: January 2021 - Garda Vetting required Training will be provided for all positions and funded by DEASP, Sponsors and support given in the roles.

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KILFLYNN KERRY SENIOR HURLERS So Croke Park next Sunday 13th December, Kerry Senior hurlers take on Antrim in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final. In the strange year (Covid-19) 2020 there will be no supporters and the team, extended panel, management and back room team will have to do it without the loyal and many supporters. We wish them all the very best of luck and will be shouting from our living rooms watching the match on the Sunday Game on R.T.E, while listening to the Radio Kerry Commentary of Mike O’Halloran and Andrew Morrissey. The county has turned to green and gold and we hope will shine bright for the Christmas period as we hope to celebrate safely under the Covid-19 guidelines. We wish the best of luck to Fintan O’Connor’s Kerry players and their management, especially the Crotta players Sean Weir, Shane Nolan, Tomas O’Connor, Barry Mahony, Adam O’Sullivan, Jordan Conway and Donal Hunt on the panel. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS For many years now, Noreen and Michael Murphy ,Dromakee, Kilflynn, have been decorating the outside of their home, with a spectacular Christmas lights display, last year they decided to try and raise funds for the palliative care unit at University Hospital Kerry,Tralee. This year they will be putting a collection box on the fence outside their house , again to try and raise funds for the palliative care unit, Noreen and Michael , would greatly appreciate any amount you can give, all monies raised will go directly to the palliative care unit, so if you’re passing stop and have a look or take photos if you wanted. CROTTA GAA RESULTS On Monday night 7th December at St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn the Crotta Hurling Club lotto draw took place with a Jackpot of 18,400 The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the Independent observer: Damien Cashell, Castletown, Kilflynn were 3,8,11 and 21. There was No winner of €18,300 Jackpot. Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Danny Guerin, The Village, Causeway, Frank O’Donoghue, Garrynagore, Lixnaw and Susan Purcell, Ballyragget, Killkenny. . The Next draw will take place at St. Columbas Centre, Kilflynn, on Monday 21st December in compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. Note the cut off for entry to the €18,500 Jackpot draw (online or locally purchased) is 9:30pm on Monday 21st December. Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa. asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herberts Village Store, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office, Paddy Weir, Paud Tuomey or Mike Parker. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasise enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends and work colleagues. The Covid-19 restrictions have seriously hampered our fundraising and income. The Lotto is now the critical and only source of funds for the Club. We are appealing to all club members to promote our lotto at this time as we are in dire need of funds to keep our club afloat. KILFLYNN CHRISTMAS CARDS Delight friends and family with personalized Christmas cards from Kilflynn. The cards will bring a little more joy to people at Christmas, particularly for those abroad, as

it will give them a taste of home and for those still in the locality, the cards are a lovely reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. The cards have 7 photos by Mike Parker of Snowy scenes from the Kilflynn Area and were designed by Laura Hartnett Design A limited number of cards (Pack of 7 are 10 euro) are available at Abbeydorney Post Office and Zam Zam Kebab, Kilflynn or by contacting Mike Parker on 0879794541. KILFLYNN NATIONAL SCHOOL St.Teresa’s National School, Kilflynn is delighted to announce that we are currently inviting applications for our 2021/2022 Junior Infant Class. If you wish to enrol your child (who will be four on or before 31st August 2021) a copy of the school’s Annual Admission Notice, Admission Policy and the application Form for Admission for 2021/2022 is available as follows; Download at: https://www.kilflynnschool.com On Request: emailing knschool@gmail.com or Writing to: St.Teresa’s NS, Castletown, Kilflynn, Tralee, Co.Kerry, V92TK61 Or phone: 066-7135633 for details and infor. Completed forms to be returned by 16 th December 2020 (as per admissions notice) NEW CD RELEASE Sea of Tranquillity is a collection of carefully selected Sacred Hymns, Music and Poetry, created by Deacon Thady O’Connor together with Fergus and Evelyn O Sullivan, Castletown, Kilflynn. The CD is available from the Parish Office, Abbeydorney at a cost €10. ABBEYDORNEY PARISH, ST. BERNARD’S, ABBEYDORNEY, ST. MARY’S, KILFLYNN Mass celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Kilflynn Saturday 12th December at 6.00 p.m. Aoife Noelle Parker, Kilflynn Not being able to do what we always did. Have you found yourself, like me, about to go into a shop and realising that you forgot to put on your mask! How have you felt, when somebody said to you, ‘You are not wearing a mask.’ Most of us, adults, don’t like to be told what to do and, yet, that is something we have been trying to get accustomed to in recent months. With regard to attendance at weekend Mass, I thank God that a good number of people have been faithful to that commitment over the years, in good and bad times. Therefore, it is hard to be asked to consider attending a weekday Mass, instead of the Saturday Vigil/ Sunday morning Mass, once in a while, so as to give a chance to others.It is for that reason, that you are being asked to understand that you may not be able to attend your weekend Mass as regularly as you did before the corona virus came our way. (Fr. Denis O’Mahony) Christmas Masses: The diocese will be issuing guidelines regarding the Christmas Masses at the end of next week and booking will be taken from 15th December. KILFLYNN CHRISTMAS We look forward once again to lighting up our tree under the bridge for Xmas 2020. As a fundraiser for the running costs we will run our” light up a life “ campaign.. if you would like to have your loved ones remembered whether those unable to come home this Christmas or those deceased, simply donate 5.00 per bulb with the name you wish to include in the list to The Village Shop, Tommy Neenan or any other committee member. You can also donate online to account number..IBAN : IE46AIBK93001603162054. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and new year

MOYVANE Contact: moyvanenotes@gmail.com MURHUR NS Split the Bucket is back with the next draw on Friday, December 18 at 9:30pm. Thank you for your support, you have been very good and it is much appreciated. CLOTHING COLLECTION The Marian Hall has kindly allowed us to both store clothing prior to collection and act as the new drop-off point on day of our Collection. If you have any of the following unwanted: Clothing, Clean, dry Bedding Sheets, Duvet covers, Pillow cases, Shoes, Handbags please bag them and drop them to the Marian Hall, Glin Road on the following dates and times: Saturday, December 12 (9:00am to 11:00am). Monday, December 14 (8:00pm to 9:00pm), Wednesday, December 16 (9:15am to 10:15am) or Thursday, December 17 (9:00am to 10:00am). Covid safety protocols and procedures will be in place, including wearing of masks, 2M social distancing, no congregating outside hall, people dropping off bags of clothes will take their own bags out of cars and must follow a one-way system entering and leaving hall - members of the Parents Council will be on site to guide and direct you. Strictly NO dropping bags outside of Marion Hall at any time. MURHUR NS COOKBOOK The Children of Murhur NS have created a wonderful Cookbook, as a fundraiser, just in time for Christmas. Cookbooks priced at only €10 will be available for sale in Holly’s Gala. Hurry as stocks are Limited! CHRISTMAS POSTING DATES Parcels to European Countries December 12. Letters to European Countries: December 17. Parcels & Letters to Great Britain: December 18. The Post Office will be open 6 days a week, open full Saturdays on December 12 & 19. Gift ideas of One4all gift cards, Prize Bonds & Greetings from Moyvane Christmas cards available in Tarbert post office. MOYVANE GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of the €8,800 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2, 8, 12, 14. Lucky Dips of €40 each: Eileen Cronin, Mail Road Cross. Margaret Lynch, Moyvane Village. Johnny Mulvihill, Leitrim East. Florrie Mullin, Moyvane. Noreen O’Connell, Ahalahana. Tickets are available online and from Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage and Newtownsandes Co-op. We would like to thank Liam Hanrahan from Hanrahan’s Bar for helping with the draw tonight. The current Jackpot is €8,900 and the draw will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 8.00pm at Con Brosnan Park. As always thank you for your continued support. MOYVANE GAA AGM 2020: The deadline for motions and nominations has now passed. All current officers return unopposed and no motions were submitted. The Moyvane AGM Day date will be Friday, December 11. On this date the current Executive Committee will ratify all officers for 2021 along with appointing management for the Minor, U20, Junior and Senior teams. All questions on the AGM documents along with any other business will be dealt with by the Executive and answered by email within 7 days of the AGM date. We thank you for your cooperation during these unprecedented times and hope we can get back to some form of normality sooner rather than later. Please contact Aine on 0870906892 if you have any queries on the AGM format. DONATIONS Some families have made generous donations towards the painting/lights/footpath works in Moyvane Church. Fr. Kevin would like to acknowledge a generous donation from Moneypoint Power Station, which was acquired by an employee from the Parish. These donations have helped so much – very many thanks. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Four new small stained glass windows will arrive soon in Moyvane Church for the outside windows of the confession boxes. These will enhance our already beautiful Church. MASSES FOR THE WEEK CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, MOYVANE: Thursday, December 10 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Alice Hanrahan, nee Clifford, Aughrim and her sister, Kate. Friday, December 11 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Nora & Mick Roche, Glin Road. Saturday, December 12 Shared Christmas Mass at 7.30pm (for the living on the Christmas list) Sunday, December 13 Anniversary Mass at 11.00am for Mike Joe, Ellie Mai & Seamus O’Flaherty, The Village. CHURCH OF CORPUS CHRISTI, KNOCKANURE: Sunday, Dec 13 Month’s Mind Mass at 9.30am for John Joe Barry, Knockanure Village.

LIXNAW Split the Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Margaret McCarthy, lucky winner of €100. Next week’s draw will take place in Stack Londis Shop, Lixnaw. Thanks for your continued support. The Lixnaw Hurling Club Lotto Draw Jackpot €4,400 winning numbers drawn this week were 1,5,13,30. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Seamus O’Connell Liscullane, John Costello, Limerick; Catherine Allen, Cloghers. Next draw will be held on Monday 7th December, Jackpot will be €4,450. Lixnaw GAA club lotto is now available online and you can play from now up to 8.30pm on Monday to be in the next draw. Details available on the Lixnaw GAA facebook page. ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH MASS TIMES With Masses beginning again, the same guidelines are in place that prevailed prior to the recent lockdown capacity for Rathea 35; Irremore 50; Lixnaw 50. Guidelines will continue to be followed: 2 metres apart, sanitising hands at the Church door. Baptisms can take place, with six attending. Masses for the coming week are: Monday 7th December for Gerald O’Sullivan; vigil of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady; Wednesday 9th December for deceased members of the Lixnaw Active Retirement; Friday 11th December for Hannah McKenna, Ballinclogher; Saturday 12th December for Rita Byrne, Ballyrehan: James & Teresa Lyons, Glenoe. PARISH OFFICE The Parish office is open from 11.00am – 2.00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please make contact with the office by phone only, for now. Tel. no (066) 7132111 ST VINCENT DE PAUL: The confidential help line for St. Vincent De Paul is 086-0128389, please call for any assistance.

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TARBERT NOTES E-MAIL ADDRESS; notesplynch@outlook.com or tel Patrick Lynch at 068 36117 before 7pm Sunday. DEATHS The death took place of Gerald Stack, Dooncaha, Tarbert. Gerald, aged 87 died in Áras Mhuire Nursing Home, Listowel on Thursday 3 December. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Michael Hussey in St Mary’s Church, Tarbert on Saturday 5 December and burial took place In Murhur Cemetery, Moyvane. A funeral guard of honour was provided by his friends and neighbours at Tarmons Cross. Gerald was the only son born to Gerald and Nora Stack, Dooncaha Tarbert. He shared his childhood with his sisters Mary, Kitty, Peggy, Noreen and Breda all who predeceased him and with his surviving sister Hannah. A hard working and enterprising farmer he kept his ten or twelve cows and cut and sold turf throughout the parish. In the early 80’s he worked on the construction site at Aughanish, milking his cows before driving to work. In recent years he attended the Saturday Vigil Mass in Tarbert and enjoying his couple of drinks in Carmody’s Bar. He had a very pleasant and easy- going personality and always had a cheerful smile. Over the past twelve months he had been in and out of Aras Mhuire Nursing Home. Sympathy of the community is extended to his sister Hannah O’Sullivan, Finuge to his nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Marie Walsh, Née Walsh of Barragougeen, Moyvane who died on Monday 30 November and whose Requiem Mass took place in Moyvane with burial in Ahavoher Cemeteryj, Moyvane. Marie was a member of the well known and widely connected Walsh family of Tullamore, Listowel. She was the sister of the late Josie Stack, Doonchaha, Tarbert. Beannacht Dé le hanamacha na marbh go léir. CURSAÍ EAGLAISE In accordance with NPHET and Government guidelines Churches are once again open for the celebration of public Masses with a maximum of 50 in attendance. The local Covid 19 committee advises that there is no obligation on any parishioner to attend Mass but there is a weekly time table of Masses for those wishing to attend. To ensure a reasonable spread of attendees over the four weekly Masses they ask you to opt for one of the following Masses and ring the parish office at 068/36111 and let James know your preference. The weekly Masses are on Monday at 10am, on Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 11.30am. Offertory Donations and weekly envelopes can be put in the collection boxes at all Masses. The committee asks you to observe all health guidelines including wearing of masks, sanitising and social distancing. The Church remains open for private prayer from 10am to 6pm daily. With the addition of a second camera and improved

audio all Masses are now being live streamed from St Mary’s Church on the Church website stmarystarbert. com and there is now a very good presentation to be viewed. JAPANESE AWARD The Japanese Government has honoured UCD Professor Dr Declan Downey, Tarbert with a commendation in recognition of his work to promote understanding between Ireland and Japan. The award was presented by the country’s Foreign Minister, Motegi Toshimitsu and Declan is among 172 individuals and 65 groups worldwide to receive the honour. The ‘Commendations of the Foreign Minister of Japan’ are awarded to those with outstanding achievements in international fields who have contributed to building friendship between Japan and other countries. Dr Downey, a leading researcher in Japanese studies in Ireland, has lectured on the history of Japan for 25 years at University College Dublin. He has also served for several years as an adviser to the Irish government Asian Strategy Committee. This is not the first time that Declan has done his family, parish and county proud as he previously received two knighthoods as international recognition for his academic studies. In 2003 he was presented with the Knight’s Cross of the Federal Republic of Austria and in 2008 he was awarded an insignia of Knighthood in the Order of Isabel la Catolica on behalf of King Juan Carlos 1 of Spain. TARBERT BRIDEWELL In accordance with Level 3 restrictions Tarbert Bridewell will be open daily until Christmas closedown on 22 December. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4pm. You can call in and enjoy a coffee, mince pie, hot chocolate or juice. The Gift Shop has a variety of gifts, arts and crafts, books, jewellery, baby gifts, glass, pottery, picture frames, etc. on display. Hygiene procedures are in place in compliance with Government guidelines. For further information telephone 068/36500 BALLYDONOGHUE PARISH MAGAZINE The Ballydonoghue Parish Magazine 2020 is now on sale in shops across North Kerry. The 36th Edition is a very fine production running to over 300 pages with a varied selection of contributors across all age groups. Credit is due to editor David Kissane and his committee on a highclass publication with excellent quality photographs, features and as it says on the mast head -scéalta ó na daoine do na daoine. It is available in Tarbert at Brosnan’ s Daybreak, price €17 providing plenty of reading over Christmas. WORDS TO THE WISE ‘I was born in Tarbert, a not unlovely village on the wide and very varied estuary of the Shannon, the longest as well as the noblest of all the rivers of Ireland‘. - Thomas MacGreevy (1893- 1967), poet and Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, honoured by the French and Italian governments for his contribution to the Arts.

DUAGH ST. BRIDGID’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, DUAGH Is delighted to announce that we are currently inviting applications for our 2021/2022 Junior Infant Class. Check our Facebook page for our virtual tour. If you wish to enrol your child in our school please contact Catriona in the school office on 068/45366 DUAGH GAA LOTTO No winner of the jackpot of €3400 - Numbers Drawn 11, 16, 18, 29 €50 The Long family Carrig, Lyre €30 Fr Jack €20 Luke & Marie Stack Toor €20 Staff from creche €20 Tom & Eileen Moran Lyre Christmas draw: Liam Dennehy Next week’s jackpot €3500. Thank you all for your continued support

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Genevieve and Edward O’Keeffe Bedford Listowel, Coolard NS students, who celebrated their Confirmation last Saturday

Having a chat at Market St. Listowel on last Thursday were local woman Mary McEnery and Paddy Stack from Ballyconry, Lisselton. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Aoife Moriarty with her mom Hellen, Dad Mike, and sisters Katie and Tara at The Arms Hotel after her Confirmation at Listowel Church on Saturday. Photo by Marie Rohan

5th Year LCVP students from Presentation Secondary School in Listowel recently had a fundraising event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The ‘Mask Up’ mini company sold locally sourced face masks to raise funds. Photo from presentation of cheque to the local Irish Cancer Society representative. The total sum of money raised was €212. Left: Noreen Queally (Irish Cancer Society) with Caoimhe Kearney. Right: Sinead Shanahan, Alex Wojtusik, Rose Egan, Noreen Queally (Irish Cancer Society), Caoimhe Kearney, Caoimhe Laide, Madison Carter, Shauna Barry.

Lisselton National School current 6th class with Fr. Declan O’Connor and Principal Mr. Conor Reidy who received their Confirmation last Saturday. Photo by Marie Rohan

Last year’s 6th class from Coolard National School who received their Confirmation last Saturday. Photo by Marie Rohan

Mage Casey from Ballyduff enjoying a day shopping at Tralee last week. Photo Moss Joe Browne

Last year’s 6th class from Lisselton National School who received their Confirmation last Saturday. Photo by Marie Rohan

Coolard National School current 6th class with Fr. Declan O’Connor and Principal Ms Margaret Kissane and Ms Evelyn O’Connell who received their Confirmation last Saturday. Photo by Marie Rohan

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Please note due to unforeseen circumstances the Annual Convention will now take place on Saturday 12th December at 7.30pm, apologies for any inconvenience caused. Details of venue will available in coming days once clarity provided from Croke Park

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Draw 7/12/20 - Numbers Drawn 6-18-21-29 Jackpot not won - Lucky Dip Winners €20- Jason Flaherty, KCC €20-Helen Loughnane, Bedford €20-John Riordan, KCC €20-Sean Gleeson, Ballygologue Park €20-Eddie Joy, KCC Next Draw 14/12/20 - Jackpot €6,450 Tickets €2 or €70/Yearly Ticket

No winner of the jackpot of €3400 numbers drawn 11,16,18,29 €50 The Long family Carrig, Lyre €30 Fr Jack €20 Luke & Marie Stack Toor €20 Staff from creche €20 Tom & Eileen Moran Lyre Christmas draw: Liam Dennehy Next week’s jackpot €3500. Thank you all for your continued support

CLOUNMACON GAA

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BEALE GAA

Take the hassle out of Xmas grocery shopping! Leading up to the festive season, we are holding a Monster Xmas Draw. Top prize is a hamper, worth €500, from Cahill’s Supervalu. The second prize will warm the cockles of your heart - a trailer load of turf, sponsored by Fergus Stack. Third, fourth and fifth prizes will help work off the Xmas excess - a 6-month voucher and two 3-month vouchers sponsored by Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre, Our sixth prize is a €100 voucher to be spent in Ballybunion Golf Club pro shop. There are also other prizes of spirits, wines and chocolates. To be in with a chance of winning one of our fabulous prizes, you can buy tickets each Friday, Saturday and Sunday up to Xmas, from club members, outside Supervalu. Tickets cost €2 each, 3 for €5 and 7 for €10.

BALLYDONOGHUE GAA

Lotto Draw for Friday 4th December 2020 took place in the clubhouse for a jackpot of 10600 numbers drawn were 6, 17, 26, 29. There was no winner. The following won 30 euro lucky dips: Fions O’ Hara c/o Christy O’ Connor. Angela Mc Kenna- Coolard. Rita and Laura O’Driscoll- Tullamore. Columbia O’Connor- online. Tom Dowd- Online N.Y.The following won 3 free tickets: William and Patrick Kissane. Naoibh O’ Reilly Online. Marcus P. Molly G. David J. Next week’s jackpot will be 10700 and will be held in the clubhouse on Friday the 11th December 2020 in the Clubhouse. Christmas Gaa Draw: Our Christmas draw is next Friday. This is a thank you to all our loyal supporters who support the Club lotto throughout the year. Ballydonoghue AGM: Annual Club Conversation January 8th 2021. Motions & Nominations to be emailed to the secretary by 6pm on December 28th 2020. This year due to Covid an AGM day will take place. Any questions emailed to secretary will be answered within seven days of AGM. Members are asked to send their email address to the club secretary at secretary.ballydonoghue.kerry@gaa.ie to receive reports.

DUAGH GAA

Thank you for supporting our online lotto No winner of our jackpot of €3700 Numbers Drawn 1,6,7,24 Lucky dip winners as follows €50 Cathy & John Hanrahan Hillview Moyvane €30 Pat Lyons Lisselton €20 Ann Kennelly Woodford Listowel €20 John Naughton C/O John Walsh

MOYVANE GAA

Club Lotto: There was no winner of the €8,800 Jackpot. Numbers drawn were 2,8,12 and 14 Lucky Dips of €40 each: 1.Eileen Cronin, Mail Road Cross 2.Mgt Lynch, Moyvane Village 3.Johnny Mulvihill Leitrim East 4.Florrie Mullin, Moyvane 5.Noreen O’Connell, Ahalahana Tickets are available online and from Kennelly’s Homevalue Hardware, Holly’s Gala, Stack’s Butchers, Corridan’s Garage and Newtownsandes Co-op. We would like to thank Liam Hanrahan from Hanrahans Bar for helping us with the draw tonight. The current Jackpot is €8,900 and the draw will be held on Sunday, December 13th at 8pm at Con Brosnan Park. As always thank you for your continued support. #UpTheBoro Moyvane GAA AGM 2020: The deadline for motions and nominated has now passed. All current officers return unopposed and no motions were submitted. The Moyvane AGM Day date will be Friday, December 11th. On this date the current Executive Committee will ratify all officers for 2021 along with appointing management for the Minor, U20, Junior and Senior teams. All questions on the AGM documents along with AOB will be dealt with by the Executive and answered by email within 7 days after the AGM date. We thank you for your co-operation during these unprecedented times and hope we can get back to some form of normality sooner rather than later. Please contact Aine on 0870906892 if you have any queries on the AGM Day format

BALLYLONGFORD GAA

GAA Weekly Lotto Draw Saturday 5th December @Gaa Hall Jackpot €10,800 - Numbers Drawn 7. 15. 16. 29 No Winner - Lucky Dips €20; Yvonne O Connor, Online

€20; Conor Flynn, Tarbert €20; Sean Fennell, Ballybunion €20; Sheila Fennell, Tarbert 3 x Free Tickets: Claire Fennell, Lisselton Tin Biscuits; Lena Heaphy, Rusheen Tin Biscuits; George Mcnamara, Ahanagran Tin Biscuits; John Flynn, Tarbert Tin Biscuits; Breda Dore, Online Thank you for your Support Our lotto next week is €10,850 .The draw will take place Saturday Morning 12th December at the GAA grounds. Tickets can be purchased from our sellers at Heaphy’s Centra and online on our Facebook page.

LIXNAW GAA

Split the Bucket Draw: Congratulations to Margaret McCarthy, lucky winner of €100. Next week’s draw will take place in Stack Londis Shop, Lixnaw. Thanks for your continued support. The Lixnaw Hurling Club Lotto Draw Jackpot €4,400 winning numbers drawn this week were 1,5,13,30. There was no jackpot winner. €20 winners were Seamus O’Connell Liscullane, John Costello, Limerick; Catherine Allen, Cloghers. Next draw will be held on Monday 7th December, Jackpot will be €4,450. Lixnaw GAA club lotto is now available online and you can play from now up to 8.30pm on Monday to be in the next draw. Details available on the Lixnaw GAA facebook page.

BALLYHEIGUE GOLF CLUB

Sunday we had the 3rd round of the Christmas Hampers. The top 10 after 3 rounds is 1 Cahill, Jonathan 62 2 Roche, Patrick 49 3 Reidy, Kyle 46 4 Dineen, Bernard 40 4 Kingston, Liam 40 6 Moriarty, Denis 39 7 O’Halloran, Enda 37 7 Flaherty, James 37 9 Maguire, Danny 35 9 O’Connor, Paul 35 Next Sunday is the 4th round of the CHristmas Hampers. Timesheet available online.

TRALEE GREYHOUNDS

We are racing this week on Tue, Sat and Sun. nights.

On Tue night we have a 10 race program starting at 6.53. On sat night we have the four second rounds of the Track Bookmakers Kingdom Derby plus the final of the supporters of Tralee A2 stake on a 12 race program. We race again on Sunday evening with the first of 10 races off at 6.38. Last Qualifying trials for 2020 take place next Monday 14th December.

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MEANING OF LIFE There was a time in my life when I had no concept of Jesus existing prior to His birth as a baby in the stable in Bethlehem. It never occurred to me that He had a life in Heaven before He came to earth. However Scripture, which is God breathed,clearly reveals that the Holy Trinity,God the Father,God the Son and God the Holy Spirit lived in perfect love and unity in Heaven before our world began. The Gospel of John begins with the amazing words “In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” The Word here is Jesus. And again John 10:30 tells us ”I (Jesus) and the Father are one.” So the question now is why did God send His Son Jesus, with whom He lived in perfect love and unity, in splendour, in everlasting glory and beauty for all eternity in Heaven to this planet earth that is riddled with destruction, disease, deceit, depravity and death?Why? In the Gospel of John 3:17 we read “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world might be saved.”Again in St.Paul’s epistle to Timothy 1:15 we read “Christ came into the world to save sinners.”

Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one, (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.B.

Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. D.H.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

St. Expidite, you lay in rest. I come to you ask that this wish be granted

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Amen This prayer is never known to fail. It is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favour must be promised and done. F.B.

(Mention your urgest request) Saint Expedite now that I ask you. Saint Expedite now what I want of you, this very second. Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honour so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honour and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite. FEAST DAY: 19TH APRIL Continue to say with lit candle until request is granted. Must publish. A.H.

God the Father knew what lay ahead for His beloved Son, right from His birth in a stable to His brutal death on a Roman cross. Yet God allowed it, because He thinks you and l are worth saving. In this season of Christmas there is NO gift that can even remotely come near the incredibly astonishingly amazing gift we have received from God our Heavenly Father in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. Have a blessed and safe Christmas season with your families. If you require any further information you can call LCF at 087 9529907 Yours sincerely Bridie (Dillon)Hartney

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ST. FAUSTINA’A HEALING PRAYER “Jesus may Your pure and healthy blood circulate in my poor ailing organism, and may Your pure and healthy body transform my weak unhealthy body, and may a healthy and vigorous life flow once again within me, if it is truly Your Holy will.” Amen. T.W.

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