Local news w/b 26th October 2015

LOTTO:  The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 19th October were 2,15,18,21.  There was no jackpot winner of €7,600.  Two €50 winners were Eamon Gaynor, Lerrig and Padraig O Connell, Ballinorig.  Numbers were drawn by Padraig Regan.  Community Centre bookings 087-1611720.

DEATH:  The death took place of Eileen O’Flaherty (nee O’Connor), Ardrahan, Ardfert.  Her remains were removed from The Gleasure Funeral home on Wednesday evening to St Brendan’s Church Ardfert.  Burial took place after Requiem mass on Thursday to The Abbey New Cemetery.  Sympathy is extended to her family, relatives and friends.  May she rest in peace. 

CHURCH NEWS:  Mass for Parishioners who died during the year will take place on Saturday 7th November at 8 pm in Ardfert church.  All are welcome.  Evening Prayer and Mass for the Holy Souls will take place during November on Mondays at 7pm in Kilmoyley commencing 2nd November and on Fridays at 8pm in Ardfert, commencing on 6th November. Please return your November envelopes for inclusion in these masses.

WALKING GROUP:  This coming Sunday the group have a three hour circular easy walk to Lyrecrompane.  It has rimmed cliff also wood with paths and streams.  A lovely Halloween outing.  Please have boots, stick and packed lunch.  Meet at An Tochar car park at 9.30am.  Wednesday morning two hour walks meet at Church car park at 9am.  All welcome.

CARD RESULTS:  Results of card games at Kilmoyley Community Care Centre for 21st October. Tickets – Mary Horgan, Mike Harty and Seamus McEnery.  Card games – Maurice Guerin and Noreen Silles.  Pat Joe Barrett and Sean McGrath.  Mary and Owen Horgan.  Noreen O Connor and Jane Caulford.   Table prizes P.B.McElligott, Mike Harty.  Liam Leen and Ann Walsh. 

TABLE QUIZ:  St. Brendan’s Game and Wildlife Club will hold its annual table quiz in McElligotts Bar Ardfert on Friday 30th of October at 9:30pm. €40 per table of 4. All are welcome.

CLASSES:  Learn to use your mobile phone, your tablet or your laptop.   Send/receive emails, make Skype calls, book on- line tickets.  Limited places available on this one to one course in Causeway Comprehensive School.  This free course runs for 7 weeks starting on Wednesday 4th November 15 from 2pm- 3.10pm.  Contact Kay 085 8369768 (6pm-9pm) for further information on website www.121digital.ie.

KILMOYLEY NATIONAL SCHOOL NEWS:  Silver Circle Results Week 2.  Winners:  Ava Maurer, Lerrig.  Michael Flaherty, Lerrig.  Mary Walsh, Castlemorris, Tralee.  Seller:  Ronan Walsh.  Promoter Shannon Sheehan.

TIDY TOWNS KILMOYLEY:  Míle buíochas to everyone who supported Tidy Towns Kilmoyley’s very successful Halloween Coffee Morning last Sunday.  There was a wide selection of home-made cakes and treats.  Thank you for your generosity and kindness.  Congratulations to the committee members who decorated and festooned the Community Care Centre.  Thank you to all the young people who manned the games stall and to the hardworking ticket sellers for making the event such a success.  Well done to all who worked quietly in the kitchen preparing teas and coffees.  And “bravo” to the children (young and not so young!) who made the effort to come in Fancy Dress. Sonya had a very difficult task in choosing “the best outfit.”  Your costumes added to the atmosphere and your participation was very much appreciated.  And of course hats off to Billy O’ Connor who was outstanding as usual in his role as Fear an Tí.

“THE QUEEN’S SPEECH” – A new play by Mike O Halloran “The Queen’s Speech” will take place at Abbeydorney Community Centre on November 6th to 8th at 8pm nightly.  Tickets cost €10 available at the door.  Best of Luck to Mike and the cast in what is sure to be a great play