Kenry Outing in front of Cappagh HouseSunday May 16 2010
LOCAL WEDDING
The ‘Infant of Prague’ had the desired effect on the weather on Saturday afternoon, May 15, when local girl Margaret O’Rourke made the spectacular crossing of the N 69 in her bridal wear, accompanied by her mother Peggy. The village was awash with haute couture with a backdrop of sartorial black to highlight the colours. The nuptial alliance of Cork and Limerick took place under the watchful ministry of Canon John O’Shea on loan from Abbeyfeale for the occasion and the local P.P. Fr. John Donworth. Pat and Mary Mullane from Castlemartyr made the journey to witness the happy union of their son Don, with the beautiful bride. In attendance on Margaret were cousin Margaret Morris-Downes with her Maids Lourda Doyle and Niamh Boland. The Groom was supported by his brother Patrick and friends Anthony O’Shea and Patrick O’Callaghan. A classical combination of strings and vocals punctuated the service with appropriate musical numbers. Following the nuptials the wedding party moved to Dromoland Castle for the very enjoyable reception and the celebrations that followed into the small hours. The Caribbean is the romantic location of the honeymoon from which the couple will return to their new home in Coolbeg, with the best wishes of families and friends and the local community.
GRAND OPENING
Following years of dedicated work at Bleach Lough, the finale is the opening of the Bleach Lough Anglers facilities on May 23. The Club premises at the Lough are a monument to voluntarism with the necessary financial aid from West Limerick Resources, Limerick Co. Co. and the National Lottery. The state-of-the-art facilities will be unveiled at an ecumenical blessing at 3.00 pm and the opening by Joan Hevenor, Mount Pleasant, whose late husband Pat was a founder member. Club members will welcome visitors at any time to witness the facilities. The entrance with automatic gates and lights is mid-way between the White Forge junction in Curraheen and eastwards towards Frost Hill in Ballynacarriga. The area has been beautifully landscaped and planted with spacious carparking facilities that are free to members. There are several platforms for shore anglers, including one to accommodate disabled and wheelchair members. Facilities for boats include eight for use of members and day-permit holders as well as a marina for private boats. And as usual where you’ll find fishermen, you’ll also find lots of free advice on how best to land the wary and scaly. Belief in fishermen’s tales is at your own risk! Seeing is believing in regard to this major local amenity.
Fisheries Awareness Week
As part of ‘Fisheries Awareness Week’, some local events that might interest people includes, a Guided River Walk along the Blackwater with wildlife filmmaker and ornithologist John Murphy and Fisheries Staff. Meet at the UL Concert Hall Carpark, on Monday May 24, at 7.00 pm. Ballyhahill Village are also holding another Guided River Walk along the White River led by Geoff Hunt, with entomologist John Lavery and others. Meet at 7.00 pm at the Village on Wednesday May 26.
ANNUAL DUCK RACE
This very popular annual fundraiser for Ballybrown, Bórd na Nóg GAA Club, takes place at De Bucket’s riverside patio. Tides will be appropriate to staging this fundraiser on the afternoon of Sunday, May 23 from 2.30 to 6.00 pm, when the fun and feasting will take place during the race. Music on the occasion is supplied by ‘Hot Attitude’.
KENRY HISTORY SOCIETY OUTING
Forty members and friends of the Kenry Historical Society, made the short journey to the nearby parish of Cappagh on Sunday afternoon, May 16. The local guide was Jim O’Riordan, whose knowledge of the area is extensive from the time of Queen Elizabeth the First to her counterpart of the present day, and who gave freely to the captive and captivated audience. The tour began at the parish church of St. James where local history is written into the stained glass windows, which are dedicated to local people of note. From there Jim led the short walk westwards to the National School, where he recalled the memory of some of its more notable students, including the author Father ‘Patch’ O’Carroll who wrote his novels based on the area, while he was in the U.S. Among the other places that Jim led the group to were the site of the earlier church which was damaged in the night of ‘The Big Wind’ and the area where once stood the adjacent old village of Cappagh, the church of Kilmacluana, Gallows Hill, the McEniry Castle courtesy of the Barry family and the very ancient Cappagh House facilitated by the Morrissey Family. The Kenry Society expressed their thanks to the tour guide and made him a suitable presentation of a historical book.
‘THE N69 TOUR’
Shannon Development has printed a new leaflet to encourage tourism along the N69. Significant sites from King John’s Castle to Tarbert Bridewell are mentioned and the emphasis is on commercial interests, for example regarding Clarina it is suggested that ‘perhaps’ you might stop ‘for some horse-riding’. On our village of Kildimo, the entry suggests driving ‘through’. So has Kildimo nothing to offer the tourist? No mention of the wonderful fishing facilities at Bleach Lough, the stunning views of Dromore Castle reflected in the waters of the lake of the same name, the capital castle of Kenry at Shanpallas, the unique and possibly oldest church in Co. Limerick in Killulta, Tower Houses, Holy Wells, Historic Houses, original thatched cottages, old RIC barracks, battle sites, pre-famine roads, ancient burial places, ring forts, public houses, retail outlets…
CALLING STATE PENSIONERS
Of interest to those receiving State Pensions is the fact that the Minister for Social Protection Eamon Ó Cuiv, has hinted that a cut to same is possibly in the offing. You have four weeks to have your voice heard on the matter and you can submit your opinion to his office at 091 562846 or info@eamonocuiv.ie. You can also contact his Department at minister@welfare.ie. Another option open to you is to contact your local Public Representative and make your opinions known. The value of a united voice has worked in the past and so it may well do in the future.
DRAWING FOR CHILDREN
The adults have had their day out drawing and sketching, now the children of all ages are invited to do likewise. On Saturday 22 May, 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3pm, Fiona Reilly will facilitate drawing for children as part of the Young Eva at the Limerick City Gallery of Art. Parents, grandparents and guardians are welcome and children must be accompanied to discover new and exciting ways o making art. To book a place ring 061 310633 or e-mail the gallery at artgalleryeducation@limerickcity.ie
Bantracht Na Tuaithe
It will be ‘all hands on deck’ at the forthcoming National ICA Annual General Meeting which takes place in Woodlands Hotel,Adare on Wednesday May 26.All members are invited to attend and if available to assist on the day please contact PRO Phyllis as soon as possible.
ANNIVERSARIES
Masses will be celebrated for the following whose Anniversaries occur around this time:
Brendan Costelloe,Ballyvareen (Thursday May 20 )at 10.00,James and Patrick O’Shaughnessy,Bolane 9 Friday 21)at 10.00 and Jack and Mary O’Dea,Ballyvareen ( Sunday May 23) at 11.00
Solas na ngrast dóibh uilig
COMMUNITY LOTTO
On Tuesday, May 11, the Numbers drawn were 4, 6, 21 & 22. Because no punter predicted this combination, Lucky Dips of €20 each were drawn by Pat Kelly, Ballyvareen; Shirley Sterritt, Knockroe; Rory O’Brolcháin, Ballycasey; Margaret O’Reilly, Ferrybridge and Karen O’Brien, Pallaskenry. Your €2 ticket to financial glory is available from the P.O., De Bucket, Slattery’s, Seven Sisters and Dromore Inn. Support your local community lotto.
Active Retirement
The Active Retirement National Draw, which was launched at the recent AGM in Donegal, will be advanced this week when all ARA’s will receive their allocation of tickets. By November 26 it is anticipated that all returns will be finalized and the draw will take place on December 15, giving plenty if time for preperation to the lucky winners of four places on the 2011 ARI cruise.
SALESIAN COLLEGE
Many thanks to all those who participated in, sponsored a tee and made a donation to the Salesian Secondary College (Pallaskenry) Annual Golf Classic held on Friday, 14th May 2010 at Charleville Golf Club. The winners were 1st Hickey’s Bar, Croom Score 95 won 4 Ball at Adare Country Club, Home of the Irish Open, 2nd Dermot Doolan Score 93 won Galway Crystal sponsored by J.J. Kenneally Jewellers,, 3rd Adhesives Research Score 91 won 4 ball at Dundrum House Hotel Golf & Leisure Resort sponsored by William Crowe, 4th Salesian Veterans Score 89 won Jackets sponsored by the Outdoor Concept Clothing Company, 5th Fr. Donal McNamara Score 88 won Golf Shoes and 6th Cois Sionna Credit Union Score 87 won Golf Shirts. Nearest the Pin: Ena O’Shea – Member of BCD Engineering Team won presentation case sponsored by Jude Meaney and Longest Drive: Eddie Hewitt – Member of Gene McGrath Team won 12 won a Box of Titleist Pro V1. 29 teams participated in the Classic and a great day was had by all. The Salesian Secondary College looks forward to meeting you all again next year. A special word of thanks to all who helped, especially our parents Dan Cahill, Bernard Gloster and Tom Donovan. Thanks also to Charleville Golf Club ground and catering staff for the excellent service they provided on the day.
Camp Bosco will run from Monday, 5th July to Friday, 23rd July 2010.
6th Years Graduation will take place on Thursday, 27th May 2010 with no school for all other students as the day is being dedicated to 6th year students only.
Transition Year Students will sit the ECDL Exam and will go surfing to Castlegregory this week.
Congratulations to Our Senior Girls Soccer Team on winning the Shannonside League this year. They beat St. Pat’s, Shannon in the final 3 – 1. Scorers for Salesian Secondary College were: Ailish Sheehan, Sinéad Finn and Niamh O’Connor. Congratulations to all the players on wonderful performances both in the final and in all previous qualifying matches. Well done.
Mairéad Clancy who came 2nd in the 800m and Ailish Sheehan 1st in javelin in North Munster Athletics held in UL last Thursday.
Leigh Doolan, a member of the Golf Team that came 2nd in our Golf Classic last Friday.
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