PROLOGUE: Life is too short to worry about matching socks. Mary Murphy
DEATHS: Sincere sympathy is offered to the Harnett and Collins families on the death of son and grandson Jamie, also to the family of the late Tim Galvin, Knockbrack and Ballaugh and to the family of the late Mary (Molly) Murphy, Clash. May their souls rest in peace.
BUS TO PLOUGHING: Owen Stack, Duagh will be running a bus to the Ploughing, contact 087 2522402. Tom O’Connor, Cratloe will also take a bus, contact 087 2632096.
SET AND SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES: Set’s and social dance classes for beginners at Top of the Town Athea on Monday nights starting Monday, September 21 from 8-30 to 10-30pm. Set dancing for advanced dancers at the GAA Clubhouse, Abbeyfeale on Wednesday nights starting September 23 from 8-30 to 10-30pm.Social dance classes at The Railway Bar Abbeyfeale on Tuesday nights starting September 29 from 8-30 to 10-30pm. For further information contact 087-9267037/087-6101936.
HOPE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER: Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather the Youth Activity Funday organised by TY students Frances Broderick and Ellen Scanlon had to be postponed to a later date.
‘AUDACITY’: Anticipation is building up around the Abbeyfeale area as the opening night for the play, Audacity by Simon Mawdsley draws ever nearer. A comedy thriller, concerning the efforts of three disparate characters to plot a robbery of a department store, the dialogue is taut and crisp and the plot will keep you guessing. If you want to find out the fate of these three men, make your way to the Glórach Theatre where the play will be opening on Wednesday, September30, and continuing on October 1, 2, and 3.
FEALE FIT NOTES: Best of luck to all the Fealefit crew taking part in Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon this Saturday morning. If you wish to join us for training for any events please feel free to contact us. All training is free of charge and open to all levels of fitness…see www.Fealefit.com for all details on training & upcoming events.
FARM SAFETY SEMINAR: A seminar entitled ‘How safe is your farm’ will take place at the Devon Inn on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm. It is organised by Abbeyfeale and District Initative and will feature the National Chairperson of IFA’s Farm Family Committee Maura Canning, the Development Officer with Muintir na Tire Diarmuid Cronin and James Clarke from Adare who survived a farm accident. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. All welcome
CULTURE NIGHT: Do you have a good story or yarn to tell? Maybe you’d like to act out an amusing sketch, recite a poem you loved from school, or maybe you just want to sit back and listen to a variety of different genres of writing being performed? If so, The Spoken Word event is for you. It’s being held at the Glórach Theatre this Friday, September 18, as part of Culture Night, the event runs from 8 pm to 9 and is free of charge. All are mostwelcome to come and enjoy a relaxed and convivial evening’s entertainment.
CREATIVE WRITING: They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Why don’t you pick one up and join our writing group. We return after our summer break on Friday, September 18 at the Adult Education Centre (old tech) from 11am to 1pm. We write short stories, poetry etc. We had a very successful publication of our work a little over a year ago. There is no pressure on anyone and it is a nice social occasion with plenty of chat and tea as well. Anyone interested can register their name at 068 31198.
FEALE FIT NOTES: Best of luck to all the Fealefit crew taking part in Asdee 10K / Half Marathon this Saturday morning! Further upcoming eventS this month; Rainbow walk in the park, Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon and 10mile road race, Killarney adventure race and much much more. If you wish to join us or train for any of these events or similar please feel free to contact us. All training is free of charge and open to all levels of fitness www.Fealefit.com for all details on training & Upcoming events
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION: Liam O’Mahony, Chairman of the Great Southern Trail reports “The annual Church gate collection for our local Greenway will take place this weekend. Bígí Flaithiúil!”
GLÓRACH THEATRE NOTES: Any teenagers out there who’d like to tread the boards or just get an idea about the basics of drama, our workshops with Chris Fitzgerald take place on Thursdays from 7pm to 9 pm. Culture Night is coming up on Friday 18 and we will be celebrating the spoken word with acclaimed Kerry Poet Eileen Sheehan and other local writers, as well as anyone else who wishes to take the floor during the open mike session.
BADMINTON: Badminton for adults every Thursday 7-9pm in the GAA Sports Complex, Abbeyfeale. All are welcome. For more information contact Barbara 087 7403277
ART CLASSES ABBEYFEALE: Art/painting classes will start on Thursday September 24 from 10am – 12noon. Come along and join this relaxed social group for 10 weeks. Art materials are supplies and our tutor Maureen will have you painting in no time. No experience required but participants may progress to more educational developments in the future. Paintings will be exhibited in the Glorach Theatre and could make great Christmas Presents. Open to those parenting alone and in receipt of a social payment. Places limited to 10 participants. To book contact Mary on 087 9382883 or call 068 31198. This initiative is supported by West Limerick Resources Family Support Project.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR AFTERSCHOOLS CLUB: West Limerick Resources is starting an afterschool clubs this September for primary school children in Abbeyfeale. The club will run two afternoons a week from 3 – 4:30pm. Working with West Limerick Resources staff, volunteers are being south to help children to get the additional support they need to succeed at school including supporting them to complete homework and take part in activities including art/play/physical activities. Training will be provided along with references for volunteers who commit to one or two hours a week for an agreed time period. Garda vetting is required. Volunteers are required in Abbeyfeale on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Contact Irene on 069 66298 or email iocallaghan.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUBS; Child protection training on Thursday, September 17 from 7-9pm for the new leaders. All clubs are back on the weekend of September 25. Contact Kate Murphy on 0876210490 or Anthony Scannell on 0872264023.
LOCAL HISTORY CONTINUED: Following the piece last week on Fr. Hartnett I received the following from Nicholas who edits the local history magazine“I think that this Daniel Harnett held lands in the Kilconlea area and lost them eventually. I believe that his daughter, Honoria Maria Harnett married one of the Protestant Sandes men of North Kerry. Their daughter was Maria Sandes. She married Maurice deCourcy, Catholic, of the North Kerry DeCourcys. They held about 268 acres at Castlefarm, Molahiffe, Firies, Co. Kerry, from Lord Kenmare. Their daughter, Agnes de Courcy married in 1847 John O’Connell-Curtin of Killeedy parish – son of large Catholic landholder, Cornelius John Curtin, Killaculleen.
John O’Connell-Curtin was murdered at Castlefarm House on 13.11.1885 by Moonlighters who raided his house for firearms. He had shot one of the raiders dead first – they held firearms to his son’s head. The family were boycotted and forced out of their holding afterwards. They had to have police protection – even while going to Mass on Sunday, There was ‘ructions’ in Firies Church one Sunday and the local women (!) dragged out the Curtin Family pew and smashed it in the church yard. The RIC ended up baton-charging the locals in order to protect the Curtin daughters. The Bishop of Kerry was obliged to ‘interdict’ the parish for six weeks- locking the door of the church and, I presume, denying the sacraments, etc.
John O’Connell Curtin’s mother was an O’Connell from Meenkilly- the (O’) Connells held a lease (commencing in 1791) of all the lands of Caherconnell at one time – most of 1,000 acres; they sublet to tenants also. It was a famous case at the time and there was worldwide interest in the fate of the Curtin family. Castlefarm House – a protected structure- still stands much the same as it was in 1885. I have visited it. The lands are set on a wonderful, rolling, limestone plain and are a joy to behold- green, rich, grassy slopes and lovely views. Also, the Curtin case is not much mentioned in Firies; the local people got an awful ‘scalding’ from all sides over the Curtin affair”.
SPACE FOR JOBSEEKERS: Space for Jobseekers is a dedicated space for unemployed people to meet each week to share, vent, learn and socialize with people in the same boat. Groups meet on a weekly basis and will include training, information sessions etc. The groups are open to old and new members of all ages. Times are as follows: Abbeyfeale, The Old Tech, Room 10 on Mondays & Tuesdays at 10am (Starting Monday September 21). If you are interested in coming along to find out more, please contact Finn at West Limerick Resources on 069 61316/087 759 1951, or simply come along and see what it’s all about.
RED CROSS CADET TRAINING: Enrolment for classes for people aged 13-17 years takes place at St. Ita’s Hall on Saturday, September 19 from 10.30am – 11.30am. The fee is €35 and covers Red Cross membership and classes. Contact Nicola 087 6235977 for further information.
ABBEYFEALE COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE: We will be running FETAC accredited courses in Computers, Business, Horticulture and Furniture restoration. For further details call 06831198.
ABBEY HERITAGE PROJECT; Abbey Heritage based in St. Ita’s Hall provides fetac (QQI) accredited modules to early school leavers and people of any age who wish to return to employment or move onto further education. New programme recuiting for ‘Pathways to Emplyment’ Level 4. Call 068 51790.
NEW SEASON OF TOASTMASTERS: If you hate the thought of standing up to speak at a meeting or getting a point across in company then Toastmasters could be the club for you. In it, you’ll get the chance to practice speaking in public within the confines of the group of people who attend the club and who are all on the same wavelength as yourself. Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Desmond Complex in NCW from 8.30pm – 10.30pm. There’s always a cup of tea on offer and it’s a social night out with a chance to learn a skill that will carry you anywhere you want to go. Further information Charles 087 7972855. Next meeting takes place on Wednesday, September 16.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR AFTERSCHOOLS CLUBS: West Limerick Resources is starting an afterschool club in Abbeyfeale this September for primary school children. The club will run two afternoons a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from 3 – 4:30pm. Working with West Limerick Resources staff, volunteers are being south to help children to get the additional support they need to succeed at school including supporting them to complete homework and take part in activities including art/play/physical activities. Training will be provided along with references for volunteers who commit to one or two hours a week for an agreed time period. Garda vetting is required. Contact Irene on 069 66298 or email iocallaghan.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: Learn how to support children with learning needs at school. The free workshop will cover understanding sensory processing and motor coordination and useful strategies to incorporate into the classroom environment to improve a child’s concentration, organizational skills and handwriting. Open to parents, teachers, SNAs and childcare workers living/working in West Limerick. It takes place in Newcastle West Family and Community Hub (Upstairs Newcastle West Community Centre) on Tuesday September 29 from 7.30 -9.15pm. Booking not required. All are Welcome! For further information: Contact Theresa on 069 79113.
SINGING CLUB: On Friday, September 18 West Limerick singing club are hosting a traditional night in the Ramble Inn bar Abbeyfeale for Culture night with a variety of traditional singing, Storytelling and Music, all welcome. Also at 9pm on this night we are holding the press launch for the 7th Garry McMahon singing weekend which takes place this year from October 16-18. A brochure with all events during the weekend is available in the Ramble Inn Bar. West Limerick Singing Club are now holding their monthly singing session on the first Friday of each month at the Ramble Inn, Church St., Abbeyfeale from 9pm.
MEN’S SHED: The Men’s Shed is open every Monday evening from 6 -9pm. New members are always very welcome.
SAGART PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: The annual pilgrimage takes place on from September 22-27. Contact Fr. John or Fr. Joe.
ABBEYFEALE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP: Abbeyfeale Parent & Toddler continues to meet a months in St. Ita’s Hall every Tuesday & Thursday 11.30 to 12.30pm. New parents and babies/toddlers are always welcome.
ABBEYFEALE PARISH CHURCH NOTES: Parish office 11-1pm Tuesday-Friday 068 31133. +Parish Support Worker 068/31019. Counselling Appointment 061/314213.Church 068/51915, Canon John O’Shea P.P.: Tel: 068 – 31157 : 087 – 9708282, Fr Joe Foley CC: Tel: 087 – 2618412. Mass Tuesday – Saturday at 10am except in the event of a funeral when Mass is 11am. Mass Monday at 7pm, Mass on Saturday 11am followed by Confessions, Vigil Mass 7pm, Sundays 9.30am and 12 noon. Mass Intentions: Thursday 10am Mass for St. Mary’s Boys N.S.
Friday 10am Scoil Mhaithear De Mass. Saturday 11am Jackjoe, Mossie and Bridget Foley. 7pm Jack and Noan Kelly and daughters. Teresa, Mary B. granddaughter Lisa, Connie, Eilish and Bridget Harnett, Kilconlea Upr. Sunday 9.30am Mary Ann Walsh, Dromtrasna Month’s Mind. Terry Morrissey Ballymacjordan and grandparents. 12noon Quirke Family Kilmorna and Main St. Margaret Lane Ballaugh.,
Novena to St. Joseph Monday at the 7pm evening Mass. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena each Friday morning at 10am. Adoration every Tuesday and Friday from 8am – 10pm and Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8pm. Next Friday is the First Friday, confessions Thursday after 10am Mass. The church Webcam is now officially switched on and broadcasting live. Almost anyone in the world can now view live broadcasts of events in Abbeyfeale parish church by logging onto www.churchservices.tv/abbeyfealeparish. A direct link from the parish website has been set up. You are asked to use car parking spaces in the Church car park before you start parking in the middle.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC LAUNCH; Launch nights for the album entitled The Hills of Old Kilcolman by Jacki and and her brother John O’Connor will take place in West Limerick and North Tipperary in the coming weeks. Jacki is the very popular presenter of ‘
The Trad Scene’ with WL102fm every Saturday evening from 6-8pm. The album features guest appearances from Maura and Donie Nolan, Martin O’Malley and All Ireland Bones champion Paddy Donovan, singer Tadgh Maher and James and O’Connor on bodhrán and cajon.. Proceeds of the traditional album will go to Milford Hospice in honour of Jacki and John’s late father Jackie. Launches will take place on Friday September 25 at The Flag Floor Rambling House, Carrickerry at 9:30pm, on Friday October 2 at The Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine at 9:30pm and Saturday October 10 in Killoscully Community Centre, Killoscully, Co. Tipperary at 9pm.
BROSNA RESPONDS TO SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS: The people of Brosna have come together to organise a family event in aid of the Syrian Refugee Crisis! On Saturday, September 26 there will be a 3k, 5k, 10k Walk, Jog or Run starting at Brosna GAA field at 11am. Registration from 9.30am at Brosna GAA field. €10 adult, €2 children, €20 family. This is a family fun event but is also a timed event for those who wish to beat their personal best. .Refreshments served after the event. Any contributions can be made at Bank of Ireland Castleisland A/c no. 24157328 and IBAN is IE71 Bofireland 90567824157328
NEW PLAY IN THE SEANCHAÍ: A new play by Kenmare playwright Sadhbh Moriarty called ‘In Salt of Light Rings They Drew’ will be performed at the Seanchaí Centre, Listowel on Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23 at 8pm. The play was the recipient of the Eamonn Keane Full Length Play Award at Listowel Writers’ Week 2015. Sadhbh’s father Paudie is a native of Listowel. Tickets available at (068) 22212.
RAMBLING HOUSE: Listowel Rambling House will take place in the Seanchaí Centre on Thursday September 24 from 9.15 pm. Admission is free to this informal evening of traditional music, song, dance & storytelling.
HELP SET UP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: “West Limerick Resources are currently looking to meet people who are interested in getting involved in the development of a new Social Enterprise in the West Limerick Area. A Social Enterprise is an organisation or business set up to tackle social, economic or environmental issues. If you are unemployed and have skills & knowledge or experience in areas such as Industry, Construction or Enterprise and are interested in finding out more, then come along to an information session being held at 11.30 am on Tuesday, September 15th at West Limerick Resources, St Marys Road, Newcastle West. Pre-booking for this event is necessary, please contact Brenda or John on 069 62222 to reserve your place in advance or to find out more.
DANCING CLASSES: ‘The Mc Cormack Kelly Academy of Irish dance has changed the day of classes in Athea. The class will now run on Friday at the Top of the Town at 7 pm for step dancing and 8pm for Sean nós dancing’.
GARTH BROOKES TRIBUTE BAND: Coolcappa Parents Association have invited the Garth Brookes Tribute Band to play at a Hooley in Rathkeale House Hotel on Saturday, October 3. Dancing from 9.30pm and followed by a Country Music Disco. Prizes for the best fancy dress cowboy or gal. Tickets Mary 087 7473550 or Rose 085 1688307.
ADAPT: Domestic Abuse Services, based in Limerick offers supports to women and their children who are affected by abuse in their homes and intimate relationships. Support is available in Newcastle West each week and there is a new survivors group called ‘Let’s Talk’ which is open to women. A 24 Hour Freephone Helpline is available 365 days a year at 1800 200 504. Court accompaniment and many other supports are also available.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: Learn how to support children with learning needs at school. The workshop will cover understanding sensory processing and motor coordination and useful strategies to incorporate into the classroom environment to improve a child’s concentration, organisational skills and handwriting. FREE Open to parents, teachers, SNAs and childcare workers living/working in West Limerick. Venue: Newcastle West Family and Community Hub (Upstairs Newcastle West Community Centre) Date: Tuesday September 29 from 7:30-9:15pm. Booking not required. Entrance Free. All are Welcome! For further information: Contact Theresa on 069 79113
NEWS FROM KNOCK: The National Eucharistic Congress will be held in Knock on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27. A full programme of talks, workshops and prayer. Dedicated Youth Programme, Children’s Programme and events for Families. Admission free. All welcome. The theme for the National Congress is “Christ Our Hope”. A bus will travel from Newcastlewest. Contact Fr. John Mockler 069 62141.
For full details visit: www.nec2015.ie
CO. LIMERICK DRUG AND ALCOHOL DROP IN CENTRE: If drugs or alcohol are a problem and you are over 18 then free help is available with no appointment necessary at the Hospital Family Resource Centre, Knockainey Road, Hospital. The service which is staffed by HSE Drug and Alcohol Outreach workers will be available on every second Wednesday from 10am – 12 noon. For further information contact Geraldine on 086 6076573 or Deirdre on 086 3840526.
YOUTH DAY 2016: World Youth Day Cracow 2016 World Youth day is a Catholic youth festival which take s place roughly every three years and is attended by 3-5 million young people. There are various events and celebrations during the week ranging from workshops to concerts and it all finishes with a pilgrimage walk, and overnight vigil and an enormous outdoor Mass with Pope. Participants must be aged 18 or over at the time of travel. For information please contact Aoife/ Chris in the Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Limerick 061/400133. awalsh
JOE HARRINGTON’S RADIO PROGRAMME: Internet radio programme on www.irishcountrymusicradio.com Every Saturday 9pm to midnight (Irish Time). Country and Irish Music presented by …Joe Harrington
click on www.irishcountrymusicradio.com
It’s also on every Tuesday 8 to 11pm (Irish Time).
IRISH TV: Check out local stories on http://www.irishtv.ie/
TRAINING PROGRAMMES: If you’ve experienced a personal setback, long-term illness, have a disability or are an early school leaver one of National Learning Network’s full-time Courses will give you the confidence to open up new opportunities for further training or employment. Our FETAC Courses range from Catering to I.T., P.C. Maintenance to Employer Based Training and our Employability Skills Programme is aimed in particular at early school leavers. To find out more: ring Val or Trish at 061 229777 or look up www.nln.ie
EXERCISE CLASSES: Step & Tone classes with Maggie Large in Duagh Sports Complex on Tuesdays @ 7pm. Contact Maggie on 087 9866533, booking essential.
PASTORAL MINISTRY COURSE: The Diocese of Kerry offers a course in Pastoral Ministry. There are still a few places available! If you would like to learn more about your faith and to develop your skills in ministry, this is the course for you. Our aim is to nourish and develop the faith and skill of adults so that their experience of being involved in parish is enriched, and share their talents and gifts more effectively. The course will take place in Listowel on Wednesday nights, 8-10pm. For more information, check out francesrowland
SUPPORT MEETING: Aware Depression Support Group meets: Killarney – Mondays, KDYS at 8pm,Tralee – Tuesdays, meeting room at rear of St. John’s Church at 8pm .Aware Support Groups are free to attend, no referral necessary. www.aware.ie
So now that you’ve have met me what will u do? Will u try me or not? It’s all up to you, I’ll bring you more misery than words can ever tell, come take my hand……I’ll lead you through hell. so true
es apart, I’ll take your children and that’s just the start. More costly than diamonds, more costly than gold, the sorrow I’ll bring is a sight to behold, if you need me remember I’m easily found, I live all around in your schools in your town, I live with the rich I live with the poor I live down the street and maybe next door, my power is awesome try me you’ll see, but be warned if you do you’ll never break free, try me once and I might let you go, try me twice an i’ll own your soul, when I possess you you’ll steal & lie and do what you must just to get high, crimes you’ll commit for the narcotic charms, you’ll lie to your mother and steal from your dad, you’ll see their tears but wont feel sad, you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised, I’ll be your conscience, I’ll teach u my ways, I’ll take kids from their parents and parents from kids, turn people from God heaven forbid, I’ll take everything from you your looks and your pride, I’ll be with you always right by your side, you’ll give up everything your family your home, your friends your money you’ll be all alone, I’ll take & take ‘till you have nothing more and when I’m finished you’ll be lucky to live, if u try me be warned this isn’t a game, given the chance I’ll drive u insane, I’ll ravish your body and control your mind, I’ll own you completely your soul will be mine, nightmares I’ll give as you lay in your bed, voices you’ll hear from inside your head, sweats & shakes bad visions you’ll see, I want you to know these are all gifts from me, and when it’s too late you’ll know that your mine, you’ll regret that you tried me that very first time, you came to me and not I to you, you knew this would happen, surely not to you? You challenged my power, you chose to be brave, you could’ve said no and just walked away, if you could live that day over what would u say? Can i be your master will you be my slave? I promise i’ll stay with you and on to your grave.
So now that you’ve have met me what will u do? Will u try me or not? It’s all up to you, I’ll bring you more misery than words can ever tell, come take my hand……I’ll lead you through hell. so true
So now that you’ve have met me what will u do? Will u try me or not? It’s all up to you, I’ll bring you more misery than words can ever tell, come take my hand……I’ll lead you through hell. so true
Abbeyfeale Gathering Festival 