Local News w/b 5th October 2015

COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:  The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 28th September were 6, 8,19,20.  There was no jackpot winner of €7,300.  Two €50 winners were Margaret Galloway, Ballymacquinn and Florence McCarthy, Banna East.  Numbers were drawn by Seanie Murnane.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

CARD GAMES:  Kilmoyley Card Game will begin back again on this Wednesday night the 7th October at the Kilmoyley Community Care Centre at 9pm sharp.  All card players welcome.

DEATH: The death took place during the week of Deborah Lynch, Ballymacquin, Ardfert and formerly of New Jersey and Clahaneneish, Ballyheigue.  Her remains were removed from The Gleasure funeral home on Friday evening to the Sacred Heart Church Kilmoyley.  Burial took place after requiem Mass on Saturday to adjoining cemetery.  Sympathy is extended to her family, relatives and friends.  May she rest in peace. 

GOLF SOCIETY RESULTS:

Results of Kilmoyley golf society recent outing to Killorglin Golf Club were 1st Michael Harrington 37pts.  2nd Nicky Cooke 36pts.  3rd Paddy Griffin 34pts.  Longest drive Robert McElligott.  Nearest to the pin Hubert Fitzell.  Section B winner Diarmuid Leen.  Thanks to our sponsor on the day who was Tom Meehan of Kingdom Garage doors. 

The last outing for the year is on the 7th November in Ceann Sibeal Golf club.

GAA news w/b 28/9/2015

SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONS 2015 FOR THE 23RD TIME – Congratulations to Sean Maunsell, his team on and off the field and Management of John Meyler, Brendan McElligott, Ollie Diggin and Mike Lawlor who have brought back Neilus Flynn to Kilmoyley for the 23rd time.  It was a proud day for all of us in Abbeydorney on Sunday who were there, but also for our members and friends away from home and overseas.  Watched in front of a crowd of nearly 3000 the lads worked the hour and left no stone unturned.  They went in as underdogs but knew with all the work that was put in they had only one thing on their mind and that was bringing home Neilus.  We are all proud of everyone of you as you all did your part and our aim now is the Munster Intermediate championship.  Dedication, hard work, commitment, blood, sweat and tears has paid off.  Congratulations to everyone and enjoy the few days celebrating before the work begins again.  PANEL –  Aiden McCabe, Seanie Murnane, Sean Dowling, Sean Nolan, Flor McCarthy, Dougie Fitzell, Tom Murnane, James Godley, Jordan Brick, James McCarthy, Sean Maunsell (capt), Robert Collins, Paudie O Connor, Adrian Royle, Daniel Collins, Emmet Meehan, Maurice O Connor, John Godley, Kieran McCarthy, Micheál Regan, Ian Brick, Luke Fitzell, Sean Godley, Shaun Young, Conor Fitzell, Joe McElligott, Tommy Maunsell, John Paul O Mahony, Eoin McCarthy, Maurice Murnane, Eamon Dowling, Mark Lynch, Philip Flaherty, Kieran Regan, Richard Gentleman, Eoin McCarthy, Robert McElligott, Darren Godley.    Physio Maura Griffin.

 

Local news w/b 28/9/2015

HURLING CHAMPIONS – Congratulations to the Kilmoyley Senior hurling team, champions for 23rd time. 

COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:  The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 21st September were 14,15,17,24.   There was no jackpot winner of the jackpot of €7,200.  Two €50 winners were Áine Crowe, Kilmoyley and Sean McGrath, Knockbrack.  Numbers were drawn by Paul O Connor. 

Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

WALKING GROUP: Welcome back to everybody after our not so great summer so hopefully our program of Sunday outings will help to make up for it.  We are going to start off this coming Sunday 4th October with an outing to The Paps peaks in close proximity in the Derry Na Saggart Mountains close to the Cork Kerry border.  The summit of each being marked by an ancient stone burial tomb, outstanding views are seen from the summit on a clear day.  It is a moderate approx four hours return.  Meet at Tochar car park 9.30am please have boots sticks and packed lunch.
All Wednesday two hour outings meet church car park 9am.  All welcome.

BEST OF LUCK:  Best of luck to Florence and Cathriona McCarthy of Banna East who has made the shortlist for the National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.  Florence and Cathriona who are representing the Lee Strand Co-Op, will compete in the finals of the awards, which are designed to recognise the standard for excellence in dairy farming. The farm is amongst 13 finalists who will now be put through an extensive judging process before a winner is announced on October 20.

 

GAA news w/b 21/9/2015

SENIOR CO HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: Kilmoyley Hurling club wishes Sean Maunsell our Captain, his team and management the best of luck on Sunday as they take on our neighbours St Brendan’s in the championship.  This is a big event for the Club and parish and we are asking everyone to come out and give the lads your support.  They have put in a lot of work getting to the final and we know they will do us all proud.  Throw in for this game is down for 2.30 in Abbeydorney.   Come early and give your support.

THANK YOU – The club would like to extend a sincere Thank You to everyone who has supported the parish collection towards the club.  As we are in a final expenses mount up considerably.  If there is anyone who would still like to contribute financially you can contact Treasurer Paddy Harrington at 087-2494381. 

NK U16 CHAMPIONSHIP – Kilmoyley were defeated by Ballyduff on a score of Kilmoyley 4-03 to Ballyduff 2-11.  Ballyduff scoring a last minute goal to win by 2 pts.

CILLARD CAMOGIE CLUB – Congratulations to Cillard camogie U12 girls who won the League V Causeway on Saturday in Causeway.  Well done to everyone involved.

Local news w/b 21/9/2015

COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO:   The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 14th September were 4,7,11,19.  There was no jackpot winner of €7,100.  Two €50 winners were Mary Stack, Ballinprior and Margaret O Sullivan, Baltovin.  Numbers were drawn by DJ Flaherty.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

KILMOYLEY GOLF SOCIETY:  The Golf Society next outing is to Killorglin Golf Club on this Saturday the 26th September.  Tee time is from 10am to 11.30am.  This outing is kindly sponsored by Tom Meehan of Kingdom Garage Doors. 

COMHALTAS:   Enrolment for music lessons and the AGM for CCE Naomh Breandáin will take place on Tuesday 29th September in Cuil Mhuire (beside Ardfert Church) at 7:30pm.  Lessons will begin on Monday 5th October in Ardfert Community Centre.

KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL:  Summer Reading Scheme – Mai O Connor, Second Class, took up the challenge and participated in the Summer Reading Initiative promoted by Maria Doyle of Tralee Library.  Mai was in good company as over one thousand children entered the challenged which encouraged them to read six books from a variety of genres.  On Saturday 12 September the Mayor of Tralee Cllr. Thomas McEllistrim presented the children with Certificates of Achievement.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Dawn Milk Mini Marathon – Bravo and well done to all the local athletes who participated in the Dawn Milk Mini Marathon, Killarney on Saturday.  Hats off to John O’ Sullivan who ran the event in full costume to raise awareness for the Bumbleance Charity.

Ireland’s Own Winner – Congratulations to Amy Murphy, First Class, who won a cash prize for a competition promoted by the Ireland’s Own magazine.  Amy got a big surprise as she hadn’t realised her aunt had entered her work in the competition.  Well done Amy!

Taekwondo – Alan O’ Connor is a student of Taekwondo which is a Korean martial art and at a recent grading Alan was awarded his yellow stripes.  Well done Alan.

Colouring competition – The school had two winners in the Super Cereal Colouring Competition sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu, Tralee.  Teagan Carey and Mikey Corridon were thrilled when they received a phone call inviting them to Garvey’s, Tralee to be presented with their prizes.

GREYHOUND VICTORY:  Congratulations to Liam Dowling on his great win with “Ballymac Matt” at Shelbourne on Saturday night.