Kildimo News 15th Jan 2010

COMHBHRÓN

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Billy O’Shea of Ballyvareen. His remains were removed from Milford Care Centre on Saturday January 9, to St Joseph’s Church,Kildimo Internment took place to Rathkeale Cemetery on Sunday January 10 following concelebrated Mass in St. Joseph’s Church.
The sons and daughter of Christina Purcell, nee Murphy, formerly of Knockroe and wife of the late Joe suffered the loss of their mother recently. Her internment took place to Kildimo cemetery on Wednesday, January 6.

The death took place recently in Southfields, London, of Eileen McGough, (nee Meskell), formerly of Ballysteen. She is survived by her husband Peter, son and daughters and the O’Rourke family Ardlahan, to whom condolences are extended. Her internment took place to Beigh Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballysteen on Wednesday, January 6.

Michael Wilmott, formerly of Bolane, passed away in his 89th year recently. He is survived by his wife and son and extended family. His Requiem Mass took place in his adopted parish church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Mungret on Thursday, January 7, following which his internment took place to Kilkeedy Cemetery, Ballybrown.

Solas na bhFlaitheas dóibh uilig

ANNIVERSARIES

The following, whose anniversaries occur around this time, are remembered: Eileen O’Brien, Court; Patsy and Lena McCarthy, Court and Pallaskenry; Conor Meade, Pallaskenry and Dublin; Michael Galvin, Ballyrune; Tom Mulqueen, Pallaskenry and Cork, John Sheahan, Bolane; Bride O’Rourke, Faha and Clooncaura; Jim Hickey, Mountpleasant and Geraldine Naughton (nee McCarthy), Ballysteen and Ballynacarriga. Brón ar an mBás ní feidir a sheanadh, Leagann sé úr is críonna le céile’.

MONTHS MIND

A months mind Mass for the late Mary O’Rourke,Clooncaura will be celebrated on Sunday January 17 at 11.00 in St Joseph’s Church,Kildimo.


Bantracht na Tuaithe


The next Killulta ICA book club meeting scheduled for January in ‘The Bucket Pub’, Ferrybridge has been postponed due to weather conditions. Members will be contacted as soon as an alternative date is arranged. In the meantime enjoy the book of the month which is ‘The truth will out’by Anne McPartlin.



COMMUNITY LOTTO



The 2010 series of the local Community Lotto swings into action on January 12. Your continued support of this weekly draw is vital for the funding of local community projects such as the running of the Library premises and the continuing developmental work on the site for the Community Hall.


SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY

Among the many events deferred due to the inclement weather is the annual senior citizens dinner and party. However an assurance has been given that this social outing will be rearranged and all will be notified of the new date.



SOCCER CLUB NEWS


The Club wishes to thank all those who participated in the recent fundraising Race Night in the Seven Sisters, especially the sponsors. Winners of the Ward Brothers Steeplechase were Jack, Adam and Emily Butler. The Limerick Property Services Chase was won by Colm Battles, Cliona McMahon and Josh Battles. Kevin Hogan, Sonia Costello and Tuesday Costello won the Delta Adventure City Chase and Meta McDonnell (Snr) won the Kildimo Food Court Hill Climb. The Peggy O’Rourke Handicap Chase was won by the Masons, Brian, Clem and Mag. There is a wide variety of Club merchandise available for purchase from officers of the Club including leisure and sports wear.


ENGAGED


Don Mullane agrees with the adage that ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ and his newly-affianced Margaret O’Rourke of the P.O. is in total agreement. Margaret claims ‘total surprise’ when Don uncharacteristically went on one knee, signalising his commitment to lifelong servitude- which in acceptance of the ring she promises to remind him of for years to come. There is no truth in the rumour that Peggy was standing over him during this event with the instrument she uses to roll out her pastry! Best wishes are extended to the happy couple for their plans to roll out the gold band at a future date- to be announced.

ANGLING NEWS



Visitors to the Bleach Lough angling venue cannot but be impressed by the developments in recent times, as are the three hundred plus paid up members. The newly constructed entrance with its electronic ornate gates overlooked by floodlight and cameras, lead on through the new entrance road to a well-developed car park. The Marina caters for forty boats, with eight new ones acquired by the club, two of which are equipped for wheelchair anglers. There are also four new shore platforms one of which includes stable and safe access for wheelchairs. The voluntary efforts of the club officers and members has brought all this to fruition with funding from West Limerick Resources, the National Lottery and Limerick Co. Co. The development of this local leisure resource augurs well for a bumper season and an increase in membership when the Club reopens in March 2010.


GAA NEWS


Kildimo GAA Club Development lotto draw:

The Club Development LOTTO Draw No.63 was held on Monday 4th January in Slattery’s. The numbers drawn were 6, 11, 13, and 23. The jackpot was not won and so next week’s jackpot is for a lotto high of €5,400. We had lucky dip winners going to Jim Carmody, Knockroe; Lucy Carroll, Ardlahan; Séamus Shanahan, Ballycasey and Pat Meehan, Shanpallas. Draw No. 64 on Monday 11th will be held in the De Bucket. Lotto tickets can be had from James Carey, Siobhan Carey, Jim Carmody, Noel Carroll, William Curtin, Liam Daly, De Bucket, Cyril Doolin, Eamonn Enright, Adrian Garvey, Bernard Gloster, Séamus Griffin, Keith Guinane, Vincent Kennedy, Kildimo Food Court, Kyle Hayes, Liam Hayes, (Chairman) Ballyoshea, Liam Hayes, Ballyrune, Jim Maher, Noel McCarthy, Rose McKeogh, Noel Morrissey, Denis O’Brien, Bill O'Donoghue, John O’Mahoney, Daniel O'Sullivan, O’Rourke’s Post Office, Slattery’s Bar, The Seven Sisters, The Dromore Inn, Jim Maher, Noel McCarthy, Denis O'Brien, Ger O'Brien, Pat O'Brien, John O'Brien, Rory O'Brien, Tony O'Brien, Keith O'Donnell, Vincent O'Keeffe, Paul Walsh, Tom O’Connor, Aodhogan Behan, Dermot Mullane, John Griffin, Tommy Griffin, Adrian Harte, and John McKeogh or any club member. Updated photos of our new clubhouse can be seen on the web site http://www.kildimo.limerick.gaa.ie .

The AGM of Kildimo GAA club took place on Thursday 10th December at the clubhouse.

Anybody who wishes to seek team manager, trainers and selectors positions for all age groups contact sectary Paul Walsh by 10th January.

The EGM of Kildimo GAA club will be held on Thursday 14th January at 8pm in the clubhouse where the election of officers will continue.

Congratulations to Ronan Liston and Barry O’Connell who were part of the Limerick City under 17 hurling team that defeated South Limerick in the semi-final of the inter divisional competition, both occupying the wing back positions. They faced West Limerick in the final. With ten points up and in total control with time ticking away the west boys got a run on them and won 4-9 to 2-14 to win by a point. Also the man with a magnet of a hand Chris McMahon came on as a second half sub and pointed. Let’s hope all get a fair crack of the whip when it comes to the Limerick minor panel that play Kerry in the first round of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship on 28 April in Kilmallock at 6:30 pm.

For further information regarding Club activities, contact James Carey Kildimo GAA PRO (061) 394002 Mobile: 087-2185884