Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, & Knocknagree 14th/15th March 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected] Knocknagree GAA Club Notes: FREE NIGHT OUT Knocknagree N.S. Parents Council Gneeveguilla G.A.A. Club Lotto No’s: 1.5.27.28. Rathmore Ladies Football Lotto: No’s drawn: 4.17.29.30. No Winner! have organised a Dance in the Hall No Jackpot Winner. Next week’s Jackpot €5,000. The Ladies Victory Social will be held on Monday 16th €50 Jerry O’Connell, Ballydesmond. on Sunday 15th March, 2015 to celebrate Seachtain na €40 each: Denis Reen, Rathmore. PJ & Mai, Village. March at 8pm in the Killarney Avenue Hotel, tickets 18euro €25 each: Eileen Lane, Kiskeam. Gaeilge. Music is by Sheila Fitzgerald and her Band, Mike O'Callaghan, Shrone. each available at the Washbasket. Miriam Dennehy, Nohoval. John Collins, Knocknagree. commencing at 8:00pm sharp. €30 each: Kieran Brosnan, Gneeveguilla. Please support the girls after a successful year. Date for Dave Fleming, Cullen. ADMISSION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE. This event is Bridget McAuliffe, Village. your Diary: Our Annual 4mile Run, Walk or Jog, Next Jackpot: €13,300 Venue: Fairfield Tavern 16/03/2015. sponsored by Seachtain na Gaeilge. All Welcome. €20 Martina O'Sullivan. Yearly Ticket. electronically timed will take place on Sunday 12th July Thanks for your continued support. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Poker every Fri. night in Club Bar at 10pm. All welcome. Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Games. Knocknagree GAA will host the John P Bradley TABLE QUIZ Knocknagree N.S. Parents Council Gneeveguilla Seniors first Co. League Game v Tarbert Church Gate Collection: A big thank you to everyone Memorial Quiz throughout the month of March. Qualifiers will hold a Fundraising Quiz on Friday 20th March at Sunday 22nd please support. who contributed at last Sunday's collection at Rathmore, for the Final will take place in Cathy’s Bar on Friday 13th 7:30pm in Knocknagree Hall. We welcome primary school Eveleen’s Driving School – Beginner to Pre-Test Gneeveguilla and Shrone Churches. We would also like to March and in O’Sullivans Bar on Friday 20th March. The children from 3rd to 6th class. There will be prizes on the Standard. Free door to door collection service. Special offer thank all the parents and committee who helped to organise Final will be held at the Club sponsors Doyle’s Bar on night for 3rd/4th and 5th/6th classes. Teams of 4 and the cost available for EDT students. Call 087 9864608. the collection. Friday 27th March. Starting time for Quizzes is 10pm. All will be €20 per team. Rathmore’s 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Bronze Medal Winner: Congratulations to Breda O'Brien, For further information on any of the above events, please participants are welcome and the entry fee is €40 per team will be held this Sunday 15th March 2015 at 2.00p.m. Gneeveguilla who won third prize in last Saturday's contact any member of the Parents Council. of 4. The Quiz has been a great success in recent years and led by Grand Marshall the popular Val Moynihan, Handwriting U10 competition in . Thank you to all Ellen O’Keeffe 087- 6981764, Michelle Brosnan we're looking forward to a very competitive event. Chairman of Marian Players Rathmore Panto Group. On the the other participants who took part in the Art and the 086 – 1050435, Mairéad Brosnan 087 – 6152376. KNOCKNAGREE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB viewing platform outside the Community Centre Grand Handwriting, as follows: Registration is currently being taken for the season ahead Gneeveguilla Athletic Club: Lotto: No winner on Marshall Val Moynihan will be joined by Kerry Rose Mary Art entries: U10 girls Jennifer Dineen & Ella O’Brien. for U8.10.12.14.16 and Minors, new players welcome to all 6/03/2015. No’s drawn: 4.5.12.13. Sellers Prize: Andrew Hickey, Lily of Killarney, Catriona Reen, Rose Bud, Emily U12 girls Ciara O’Keeffe & Ella O’Leary. our teams, please contact Catherine on 083 3498778 for any McCarthy. €50 Y/T: Diarmuid McCarthy, Rathmore. €50: Reddington, Holy Family N.S. who won 3 in a row 6-8 U8 boys Dylan O’Brien & Oisin O’Leary. Club information. Tom Fleming, Scartaglin. €40 each: Margaret Teacher Division 1 2010, 2012 and 2013. Scoil Phobail U10 boys Cian Mangan & Liam O’Keeffe. Cullen Pipe Band have a Cake and Plant Sale after Mass McGillicuddy, Leam. Ursula O’Connor, Cullen. Mairead Sliabh Luachra who won the Moynihan Cup, Rathmore U12 boys Fionn Murphy. this Sunday 15th, please support if you can. Brosnan, Banard. Bonus not won. No’s drawn: GAA who won the O'Donoghue Cup, Rathmore GAA Handwriting Entries: U10 girls Breda O'Brien (Bronze Banteer Community Centre Committee have a Family 19.22.28.29. Next Jackpot €8,000 plus €1,000 bonus. Ladies who won the Paidi O'Se Tournament, winner) U12 girls Caoimhe Guerin Crowley; Bingo at 2.45 on this Sunday 15th, in aid of Alex Ott Mystery Tour takes place this Sat. 14th. All- Inter-Firm Senior Football Champions U10 boys Dylan O’ Brien Appeal. All Welcome. Knocknagree 5K Road Race: The Club were very active LIEBHERR of Killarney coached by Rathmore’s Kieran Swimming Training continues on Saturday 3.00- 3.45 pm in promoting the 5K Road Race in support of Knocknagree O'Mahony and players Eoin Lawlor & Daniel in the Aura, Killarney – (coach provided) - €2 per child. Thank You th Contact Aeneas O'Leary on 087 6577167, Cynthia Daly Knocknagree N.S. Parents Council would like to thank Primary School last Sunday. Ed Murphy was the winner, O'Sullivan, Rathmore Social Action Group 40 Anniversary nd 086 0818606, for more details. everyone who participated in the 5k Fun Run last Sunday. John Barrett 2 , Paudie Brosnan, Bounard was next senior. this year, Kerry player Aidan O’Mahony, Kerry Minor Caroline Murphy was 1st lady home. It is nice for the Club Player Shane Ryan, Mayor Cllr. John Joe Culloty and Anyone interested in trying out for the swimming U13 relay We would especially like to thank Tom Joe O’Donoghue boys & girls and U16 medley boys & girls please contact and his staff from Gneeveguilla Athletic Club for all their to help the community in this way. Deputy Mayor Cllr. Niall Kelliher of Killarney Municipal Munster Juvenile Championships: Well done to all our Council, Cllr. John Sheehan, Cllr. Michael Gleeson, Cllr. Cynthia Daly 086 0818606. help on the day. For providing the shuttle buses, the Quiz U14 (team event - but individuals will be sorted into electronic clock and the stewards. To the Parents who athletes who travelled to Nenagh to the Munster Juvenile Brendan Cronin, Cllr. Donal Grady, Cllr. Danny Healy Rae, U9 – U12 over the weekend. Cllr. Bobby O’Connell, Tom Fleming TD., Brendan Griffin groups of four) provided the lovely sandwiches and homebaking. To Trials continue this week, contact one of our officers for Knocknagree G.A.A for providing stewards. To all our All Ireland Schools Cross Country: We also had athletes TD., Michael Healy Rae TD., Sean Kelly MEP. Senators representing Comprehensive School and Tom Sheehan, , Paul Coughlan, Fr. Pat more details and see our facebook page sponsors including Nuala’s Shop who provided Rathmore/Gneeveguilla Community Games, for more refreshments and all those people who gave donations that Presentation Convent Killarney taking part in the All O’Donnell P.P. Apologies from Senator Mark Daly & Fr. Ireland’s Schools Cross Country in Clongowes Wood Kevin Mc Namara. Judges are Margaret Bourke & Noel information.. were unable to participate on the day. To John Moynihan Good Luck: We would like to wish both our 'Draughts for doing a great job calming the traffic at Shanballa Cross. College, Co Kildare on Saturday. All athletes tried their Buckley of Community Council. We will have a best and the Club and schools are very proud of you all. A prize for best floats, there will be one trophy called after our team/s' and our 'U16 Girls Basketball panel' (and their To Tadhgie O’Keeffe who provided a car with flashing coaches), the very best of luck with their County Finals lights in front of the runners. special word of thanks to all the trainers. founder member of the Parade the late Frank Buckley. All County & Munster Road Championships: This race is floats welcome. No street traders please. taking place this weekend. To James Brosnan and Tom Kerins for stewarding. To U16 Basketball panel as follows: (Event on in ) Catherine Twomey and Mrs O’Connell who supervised the coming up shortly, a big effort is needed! There is an urgent need to get more people involved to help Club Training: Anybody who wishes to join Club training out with stewarding on the day and to decorate the town Brenda Murphy, Rachel McAuliffe, Shauna Gleeson, water station. To Carmel O’Mahony who helped with the Rachel McGillicuddy, Sinead Warren, Lorna O'Sullivan, Catering. To the Civil Defence is more than welcome, we train at Riocht Track, in the days before the Parade. We are also looking for all Castleisland every Friday at 6.30 – 7.30pm. Athletics is a sporting organisations, Clubs and Groups from Rathmore Emily O'Riordan, Maura Amy O'Connor, Rachel Fitzgerald, Department who provided the ambulance and also Millstreet Michelle Brosnan. Trainers; Mike McGillicuddy & Gardaí who sent up a patrol car. To the DJ James Healy great sport and great way to get to know other children. and surrounding Parishes to take part. Further info. contact: Membership & Lotto: Reminder, reminder – there are still 087 6676817. Margaret Fitzgerald. who created a great atmosphere in the Hall. To Sheila Draughts:( Event taking place in Listowel ) memberships outstanding - all athletes know themselves Rathmore Community Council: Church Gate Collection Fitzgerald who took photos of the event. To Fr. Kevin U12 draughts; Sean O'Keeffe, Delia Foley, Laura Phelan, whether they have paid up or not! It is a must that all took place the weekend of 28th Feb./1 March 2015 at all McNamara for encouraging people to attend the race and for Tara Jones, Leigh Jones and Maura O’Keeffe memberships be paid in order to be entered in competitions Masses in Rathmore & Shrone. Your generosity was all his help on the day. U14 draughts; Kieran Fitzgerald, Doonagh Fitzgerald, We would like to thank each and everyone who made the or simply to be covered by insurance. I am asking all appreciated. Total amount collected: €675.80. athletes to please pay up asap. Anyone who wishes to join Theresa Downey, Lee Phelan, Wiliam Casey, Liam day such a tremendous success. Fascia, Soffit & Gutter. New & old houses. Also gutter the Club lotto – please contact me. The proceeds are used McSherry & Amelia Swiczewska Trainers: John O’ Keeffe, There was a fantastic turnout and all your help and support on sheds. C2 registered Contact: Joe Downey, Valerie Lenihan and Mike Foley is very much appreciated. to finance the Club, and as most of you know, Clubs and Paddy Crowley 087-2114481 or 064 7758337. organisations don’t run free of charge.

Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, Gneeveguilla & Knocknagree 14th/15th March 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected] Patrick Reen Painter & Decorator - XL Stop and Shop West End, Rathmore Are you unemployed and looking for a challenge?? RATHMORE CREDIT UNION Internal/External –includes Paper Hanging. 064-7758016 Cut Price Petrol & Diesel Have you considered returning to Education?? As we approach St. Patrick’s Day, it reminds us of No job too big or too small. Reasonable rates. Offers Available From 05TH to 25th March 2015 Why not call in for a coffee and a chat to Killarney our foundation in the community. For some of us it Phone 087 0954582.  Clarkes Irish Jams Only €2.50 VTOS Adult Education Centre’s OPEN DAY on th might be hard to believe that Rathmore and District  Nutella Chocolate Spread 200g Only €2.80 FRIDAY 27 March 2015 10am—3pm rd Specialising in Old & New Houses: Sewers, Courses available are Leaving Cert and QQI Level 4 with Credit Union will be 47 years in existence on the 23  Barrys Gold Tea Only €3.00 Footpaths, Septic Tanks, Soak Pits, Concrete Work, Computer Training (ECDL), Personal Development and March this year. Yes!! we are reaching a milestone  Fairy Liquid Original 530ml Only €2.00 Driveways, Drainage, Patios, Kerbing, and Fencing & Career Guidance. and 2018 will see us celebrate 50 years in the Lawns. Tel: Frank O’Leary 087 6731808.  Kellogs Special K 400g Only €3.00 So if you are Unemployed and in receipt of a Social community. It gives us great pleasure to see all the Gleeson Carpentry & Building Services.  McVities Digestive Milk Welfare payment Killarney VTOS may well be for you. familiar faces coming in our doors each day and we Chocolate Only €1.50 Domestic & Commercial It’s never too late to learn so call in for a chat to welcome all the new members who have joined us in Improvements/Renovations/Maintenance.  Broadleaf Sauvignon Blanc/ KILLARNEY VTOS which is based next door to St. Shiraz/ Cab. Sauv. Only €8.50 the past year. Contact Paudie 087 7219223 Vincent de Paul Shop New Street Carpark The Credit Union Movement is different. It is there Freshly made Rolls/Wraps/Panninis/Baps/Sandwiches Made Email: [email protected] 064-6637757 Edel’s Beauty Salon (March Offer) to Order to help members get control over their finances, to Charity Cycle 2015 & Rathmore Shellac 2 Week Manicure & Eyelash/Brow Tint & Wax €40 Winter offers at O'Keeffe's Hardware Rathmore. advise and help them save and borrow responsibly. For appointments phone Edel 064 77 54404 Social Action Group. Many people are not aware of the benefits of being a Kerona 3kw Paraffin Heater €199 The Social Action Group is celebrating its fortieth or 087 0642929. Early & late opening on request. Selection of Electric Heaters from €9.99 anniversary this year. It was founded in Rathmore in 1975 member of the Credit Union so we in Rathmore The Haven Beauty & Well Being Salon, Rathmore. Bord na Mona Fire Logs €1.49 to provide young people with an organisation through which welcome anyone who wants to call to our offices and Tel: 064 7759020. Prop. Sarah O’Connor. Kiln Dried Beech Timber 4 Bags €20 they could make a positive contribution to their community. speak to a member of staff who will be only too Nifty Fifty Offer for March: Choose any 3 for €50 : Eco Briquettes 6 Bales €20 : Chimney Cleaning Log €15 The Social Action Group caters for many of the needs of happy to talk to you about your existing account or 1/2 Leg Wax : Bikini & Underarm Wax : Mini Facial : Duracell Led Torch + Free Battery €12 our older adults including those suffering from various Shellac : Haven Manicure : about becoming a member. Carbon Monoxide + Smoke Alarm Twin Pack €30 illnesses. The care provided in our Day Centre St. Joseph’s, Haven Pedicure : Total Eye Care. Companion Sets, Coal Buckets, Fire Grates & Guards from The Credit Union is a community owned and run which covers a wide catchment area, is of enormous benefit Salon will be Closed Tue 17th March, Re opened Wed 18th financial service that help people in their daily lives €12 : Selection of Rugs from €20 not just to the many people who attend but also to their at 9.30am whether it be regular savings or small personal loans. Multi-Purpose 3 way Folding Ladder €59.99 families. Our service for older adults also includes Housing, Firewood for Sale: Guaranteed 3 years seasoned, all Opening hours Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5pm. Meals on Wheels and a Laundry Service. As many people in the country feel the pressure of timber under cover. Sold by the trailer or by the bag. Also Sat 8.30am to 1.30pm To mark our anniversary, we will shortly begin a major increased bills and living expenses, it is important firewood sold door to door & sticks for starting the fire. O'Keeffe's Oil Rathmore. Don't be caught in the cold! project, the construction of several more houses and that they have alternatives to the high cost services in Why buy wet fresh timber only cut since the storm that Tel: 064 7758013 Order online at [email protected] apartments for our older adults. other financial institutions…not to mention gives off no heat & only blocks your chimney. Also Log Lowest prices guaranteed. All funds raised will be used for our care programme and moneylenders who often trap households into a cycle Splitter for hire if required. Ph:0871733841 / 087 anniversary project. of debt. NEED AN EXCUSE TO DO A SPRING CLEAN: 9862631 To register and support us please contact : As we celebrate our National Holiday we want our French grinds available to all Levels from experienced Rathmore Ravens Basketball Club are holding a USED Telephone: 0647758588 Mobile: 0870579933 th members to know that we will put them first at all CLOTHING Collection on May 6 2015. Accepted Items Email : [email protected] teacher and Department Examiner. Group Tuition available. times and will continue to provide local, friendly, Contact 087 7598495. include unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, If you want your Chimney cleaned – bags, belts and soft toys. Please Support!! accessible services well into the future. Dan Mc Auliffe: Oil Boiler / Burner Servicing Contact Paddy at 087 6906314. HOUSE TO RENT. Rathmore Centre. We wish you all a very enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day. Commissioning. Tel: 064 66 34334 087 6940148 PLEASE NOTE OFFICE CLOSED ST. OFTEC Registered. Tel: 087 2527545. Important Date PATRICK’S DAY – TUESDAY 17th MARCH For all your PAINTING & POWER WASHING Senior Citizen's Party, organised by Gneeveguilla Andy’s School of Motoring Community Alert, will take place on Friday March 20th, NEEDS: Contact Jack Buckley 087 9864175. Wanted Leaving Cert 2015 Grinds for Pass Maths Driving lessons for all. Beginners, Improvers, commencing with Mass at 7.00pm in GAA Club Rooms. 1 to 1. Contact: 087 7441880. Pre-Tests. Local collection & drop off. Round Baled Silage for sale. Gneeveguilla area. This will be followed by refreshments and music supplied East Kerry Mental Health Association Call Andy: 087 2686842. Phone: 087 6361014 after 5.30 pm. by Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas. All welcome. Rathmore Branch House to Let in the coming months in the For Rent at Banard, Gneeveguilla – 3 Bedroom Danú Easter Camp 2015 Gneeveguilla area. Apply to: Box No. 230, Annual Table Quiz House. Phone: 087 4660025. Wed 1st and Thurs 2nd April Date: Thursday 26th March, 2015 Rathmore, Community Newsletter, Nohoval Upper, SLIABH LUACHRA MONTESSORI – Wed 8th, Thurs 9th, and Fri 10th April Venue: The Bridge, Rathmore Co. Kerry. Now enrolling 10am –2.30 pm. Ages: 4-10 Easter hunt, Outdoor games, Time: 8.00pm – Tables of 4 - €40. Attention Primary and Secondary Level Students Age: 2 ½ to 5 years activities, sports ,face painting, song & dance Arts & Crafts, & Lots, Lots More!!!! For Sale: Bales of Silage – Rathmore area – price Castleisland Tuition Centre are now offering grinds in Class reasonable. Phone 087 2728987. all core subjects as well as History, Geography, 9 to 12 FULLY BOOKED To book phone Christina or Norma on 064 7758700 or Business Studies, Physics and Chemistry. 12 to 3 PLACES AVAILABLE email [email protected] Good quality baled silage for sale. Phone 086 6043858. Bookings for Easter Supervised Study are now being Give your child the best possible start in life Person wanted to mind 7 month old baby, Knocknagree Person wanted to give grinds to Junior Cert Maths taken. Block bookings available. Please contact us at Book now Call Emma on 087 9004101 area, for more info. call 087-6413612. student. Phone 087 2787894.

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Rathmore Community Newsletter incorporating Shrone, Gneeveguilla & Knocknagree 14th/15th March 2015 Tel: 064 7758219 e-mail: [email protected]