Local news 20 April 2015

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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:

The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 13th April were 1,7,13,18.  There was no jackpot winner of €4,900.  Two €50 winners were P.J.Godley, Ballyheigue and Michael O Leary, Snipefield. Numbers were drawn by Colm Griffin.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

WALKING GROUP:

This coming Sunday the group has the Castleisland-river/crag walk which is approx three hours of country lanes, river, paths and moderate hills.  Group meets at Tochar car park at 9.30am.  All Wednesday mornings are local two hour outings and the group meet at Church car park 9am.  All welcome.

WEDDING:

Congratulations and every best wish for the future to Jerome O’Connell, Ballinorig and Orla O’Carroll of Clashmealcon who got married last Friday in Causeway and held their reception in Killarney.

CYCLING CLUB:

Remember you can still register with Kilmoyley Cycling Club and enjoy weekly spins out.  Contact Bernie at 087/6817796 or Paddy at 087/2494381.

GOLF SOCIETY:

Kilmoyley Golf Society have an outing on this Saturday to Mahoney’s Point Golf Course, Killarney.  Tee time is from 11.50am to 13.00.  This outing is kindly sponsored Bert Sheehy of Energywise.  All welcome.

KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS:

Dancing Success – Well done to Shannon Sheehan and the dance troupe “Shapow” who danced themselves into third place in the Freestyle Hip-Hop dance competition which was hosted in the Brandon Hotel Conference Centre recently.
National Spring Clean – Well done to the pupils of Fifth and Sixth classes and their teacher for the great clean-up of the area on Friday 17th April.  You are a great example to us everyone.
Yeats Among School Children – Congratulations to Aisling Gaynor a pupil in Senior Infants, who inspired by the poem “In the seven woods” by W.B. Yeats, created a piece of art which has won a prize in the “Yeats Among School Children” competition organised by the Education Centre, Tralee.
Open Day for Infants – A wonderful day was enjoyed by all who attended the “Open Day for new Infants” recently.  Thank you to all the people behind the scenes who provided refreshments on the day.  Thank you to all the parents who took time to come to the Open Day.

Club News 20 April 2015

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RESULTS – Div 2 Co League Round 1 – Kilmoyley Intermediates secured a drawn last Wednesday evening in Ballyduff V Lady’s Walk. The lads put in an excellent 2nd half and came well into the game after being 1-02 to 0-08 back at half time. Our goalie and backs working hard to keep the scores out. Final score Kilmoyley 1-09, Lady’s Walk 0-12. Team – David Wallace, David Ryan, Jordan Brick 0-2, John Godley, Conor Fitzell, Niall Meehan, Brendan Harris 0-3f, Kieran Regan, Ian Brick 0-1, Philip Flaherty, Gerald Carroll, Maurice O Connor 1-0, Luke Fitzell 0-3 and Eamon Dowling. Final score Kilmoyley 1-09 V Lady’s Walk 0-12.

SENIOR CO LG – Kilmoyley 0-17 V Ballyheigue 0-15. Played in Kilmoyley on Saturday evening in perfect pitch conditions there wasn’t much between the two teams with only two points separating them in the end. Half time score was Kilmoyley 0-9, Ballyheigue 0-11. Kilmoyley playing with a slight breeze in the second half worked hard and got some great points from play and frees. Team Aidan McCabe, John Godley, Conor Fitzell, Sean Nolan, Sean Godley, James McCarthy, Tom Murnane(0-02), Dougie Fitzell, Brendan Harris, Robert Collins(0-02), Sean Maunsell(0-04), Daniel Collins(0-08,7f), Luke Fitzell, Kieran Regan, Vincent Savage(0-01), subs used Ian Brick, David Ryan and Mark Lynch.

UNDER 12 – Our boys and girls from the under 12’s took the trip to Dr Crokes last Friday evening and did themselves proud coming away with a good win. Great credit to the team and mentors who have won two out of the three games to date.

FIXTURES – Intermediate Co League Kilmoyley V Kilgarvan in Kilmoyley on this Wednesday evening at 7pm.

U16 are due to play Crokes/Rathmore on Thursday evening at 7pm away.

UNDER 14 Feile 2015. Big weekend for the U14 team as they take part in the Feile competition in Kilmoyley on this Saturday. The lads are in Group 1 and will play Ballyheigue and Ballyduff. Best of luck to everyone.

UNDER 12 v Tralee Parnells on Friday evening in Kilmoyley at 7pm.

COMMUNITY GAMES – Congratulations to the Ardfert/Kilmoyley U11 hurlers who have won the Kerry final for three years in a row. They are now through to the provincial finals in UL on 4th July. Great achievement and well done to the Kilmoyley boys Darragh Corridon, Conor Nolan, Bobby O Connor, Tomas Godley and Cian McElligott and to mentors Tom Godley, Mike Corridon and Liam O Connor.

LONG PUCK COMPETITON – This will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday May 3rd May beginning at Sports field at 1.30. Competitiors will take the full circle this year. Teams of three with the winners taking the Patie O Hara trophy. Camogie Ladies are also invited and there will be a separate competition for the juveniles.

CLUB NEWS 13 APRIL 2015

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KERRY HURLERS – A massive congratulations to the Kerry hurlers on securing promotion to Division 1 of the hurling league.  They put in a tremendous performance on Saturday last beating Antrim by one point in a very close game.  Well done to Dougie Fitzell, Daniel Collins, Adrian Royle and of course Seamus Regan on their success.  Kerry hurling will benefit from this promotion and hopefully the team will prove themselves well in 2016.  Next up Christy Ring Cup. 

 

RESULTS – INTERMEDIATES Kilmoyley 4-13 V Crotta 0-12.  The Intermediates had their first game of the year in Kilmoyley last week.  Well done to Padraig O Sullivan and Gerald Carroll who didn’t let the team down and togged out to make up numbers. 

 

AVAILABILITY OF PLAYERS – Unfortunately, all players don’t make themselves available for games.  This is an issue that has to be addressed and wonder why they actually pay membership.  Kilmoyley is a strong hurling area and hurling is our game, so players are being asked to make themselves available for the club and show pride in your jersey.  Details of all games are texted out to players in advance and it is only politeness to reply back and let the club or trainer know if you are free for the game.  This goes for all games whether it is Seniors, Intermediates, U21, Minors or underage.  The club will not beg you to play, if you are interested enough turn up and tog out. 

U14 Co League Kilmoyley 4-04 V Abbeydorney 1-07.

U12 Co League Kilmoyley 2-04 V Kenmare 4-03.

U16 Co League Kilmoyley 0-03 V Lixnaw 3-14.

SENIOR Co League V Crotta called off due to unplayable pitch.

 

FIXTURES – INTERMEDIATES Kilmoyley V Ladies Walk in Div 2 Co League in Ballyduff at 7pm this Wednesday evening. 

SENIOR Co League Kilmoyley V Ballyheigue.  Details will be texted to members re same as it depends on availability of pitch. 

U12 Kilmoyley V Dr Crokes in Killarney on Friday 17th April at 7pm. 

U16 Kilmoyley have a bye this week. 

 

LONG PUCK COMPETITION – The very successful Long Puck competition will take place again this year.  The winning team will receive the Patie O Hara trophy and the competition will take place on Bank holiday weekend May 3rd.  This year the puck will take the longer route which is about 3 miles.  

 

MEMBERSHIP – Thanks to everyone who has taken out membership of the club.  This is one of our main sources of income and we greatly appreciate it as the cost of running a club is very expensive.  Any person that would still like to become a member and support the club please contact Paddy at 087 2494381 or John at 087-9812676.  The draw for the weekend away for social members will take place on Bank holiday weekend May 3rd at Long puck prize giving.

 

LOCAL NEWS 13 APRIL 2015

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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO

The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 6th April were 1,3,17,24.  No jackpot winner of €4,800.  Two €50 winners were Michael Meehan, Lerrig and Jessica Foley, Kilmoyley.  Numbers drawn by Fiona Horan.

 

AKERAGH ACTION GROUP

Well done to the members of the Akeragh Action Group-a group committed to caring for their local beach- who gave their time and energy to clean up Akeragh Strand on Sunday 12th April.  Their efforts benefit all the community and enhance the environment.  If you wish to give a helping hand the group meets again next Sunday at 3p.m. in Akeragh.  Gloves, bags and picker uppers will be provided.

 

KILMOYLEY CYCLING GROUP

There was a great turnout at registration last Thursday night. The cyclists will be going out a few times a week on spins so watch the facebook page Kilmoyley Cycling Club for details and updates. Anyone that would still like to register can contact Bernie 087 6817796 or Paddy 087 2494381 for registration form.

 

LOCAL NEWS 6TH APRIL 2015

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COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO

The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 30th March were 7,14,18,24. There was no jackpot winner of €4,700. Two €50 winners were Chris Birdsall, Ardfert and Brendan McElligott, Banna East. Numbers were drawn by William O Connell.
Easter Egg draw winners were Mary Horgan, C/O Cards. Amy Murnane, Ballinorig. Mike Sheehy, Knockbrack. Kathleen Corridon, Kilmoyley. Catherine Griffin, Lerrig. Flor McCarthy, Banna East. B Perry, Ballymacquin. Peggy Carroll, Banemore.

DEATHS

The death took place on March 21st of Rev Fr Xavier Lovett of Seattle, Washington and formerly Kilmoyley. Fr Xavier’s remains were removed from The Gleasure Funeral home to Kilmoyley church on Sunday evening the 5th April. Mass of Thanksgiving took place on Monday with Interment afterwards in the New Cemetery Kilmoyley. Sympathy is extended to his family, relatives, friends and the Bishops and Clergy of the Dioceses of Seattle and Kerry.
The death took place of Michael McGrath of Kilmoyley and formerly St Brendan’s Park Tralee. Removal took place from the Gleasure Funeral Home on Saturday evening to St Brendan’s Church, Tralee with Interment after Requiem Mass on Sunday to Rath Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to his family, relatives and friends.
May the deceased Rest in Peace.

KILMOYLEY GOLF SOCIETY

On Saturday March 28th the golf society had their first outing of the year at a very stormy Castlegregory golf club. Because of the conditions a number of the fair weather golfers failed to show up. Results 1st Jimmy O’Sullivan 35pts. 2nd John B Griffin 33pts. 3rd Johnny Griffin 33pts. Section B John Nolan 32pts (but playing off a very dodgy handicap). Many thanks to Flaherty’s Hardware who generously sponsored the day. The next outing is to Mahony’s Point on April 25th. Hope all golfers will come along on the day.

WALKING GROUP

This coming Sunday 12th April the group has an outing on Macanabo. It is approx four hours of valley with pulls and streams. Meet at Tochar car park at 9.30am. Wednesday morning meet at church car park at 9am. Two hour walk. All welcome.

CYCLING CLUB

Registration night for Kilmoyley cycling club will be held on this Thursday 9th of April in Kilmoyley Community Centre at 8pm. Open to members 16 years upwards. For further info contact Bernie 087 6817796 or Paddy 087 2494381.

TIDY TOWNS KILMOYLEY

The annual table quiz was once again a fantastic success with 14 teams taking on the challenge on Saturday night last. Quiz master Billy O Connor called order and with prizes of moss peat and wheelbarrows, plenty of fun and craic was enjoyed by all. The overall winners were James, Maria, Francis and T.J. Maunsell of Lerrig who took part as “Hit the Road Jack”, team. Prize for the best named team went to “The Kilmoyley Milk Quota Free” team. Well done to all involved and get studying for 2016.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Reminder to all that the AGM of TTK will take place on Tuesday 14th April at 8pm in the Communty Care Centre. This AGM is open to all and new members are particularly welcome. Remember we all live here in Kilmoyley. Your community needs you.