FREE September 2010 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Vol 7, Issue 8 Welcome to the Kenmare News, YOUR local monthly magazine. Focusing onENMARE local ‘feel good’ news The Kenmare News offers you 40 pages of EWS community news, sports and photographs. Unashamedly local in its content The KenmareK News aims to keep the community informed about all relevantN local events. Our new website now makes it easier for you to share news from home with friends and family that may be living away. 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The children (under 10 years old) were unaware of what this The reason for the letter to the residents of Ard Bhearna Estate is substance was and brought it straight to a parent who subsequently because in four years the estate has been a safe and friendly brought it to the Gardai. Members of the committee, as well as environment for children, their parents and the elderly. These two Mark Daly, were in touch with the Gardai as well as informing the incidents (as detailed below) were a shock, and we hope isolated, council, and were assured that investigations by both the council but we wish to inform the residents so we can all stay alert in and the Gardai will ensue. these changing times. These events in no way describe the placid The second incident; and safe estate that all our residents have enjoyed since it was On a sunny afternoon , about 4/5 days after the above incident, a been built. We felt that information is the best defence in girl (although not a resident does have strong ties with Ard protecting all residents.... Bhearna) was walking towards the estate along the road. When she got to the entrance of the estate a car stopped and a man unknown If you see a vehicle in the estate that you think is acting sucpicously to her asked if she wanted a lift. She responded 'no' and was then or should not be there call Kenmare Garda Station on 064 6641177 badgered by the man to accept the lift. She answered 'no' again and A couple of incidents have arisen on the estate of late and, for the began to walk up the hill to the estate. As the mans sped away he safety of all residents, especially children of residents and visiting told the girl, 'You don't know what you're missing.' She did make it friends and family, the committe felt it best to inform you. As home safely, although a little shocked. Due to these events occurring and demonstrating a little too close to home how dangerous the times have become when many of us are raising children. What are we doing about this? • The Gardai have increased their patrol of our estate • Mark Daly has suggested that we begin a Neighbourhood Watch Prgramme • We now have a Gardai Liason for Ard Bhearna • The Garda have requested that we all report any suspicious activity Thank you Ard Bhearbna Residents Association. Kenmare Mobile: 0868533830 [email protected] foto Weddings, Press, Portraits, Private functions, A revolution in the wedding album; The wedding [book] up o 70 pages, full page, images and two-page panoramas. CALL TO VIEW SAMPLE Kenmare News [email protected] Page 3 Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 7.30am - 10pm Page 4 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kim Kennedy presenting the prizes at the recently held Ladies Captains day at Kenmare Golf Club. New premises for Bright Sparks Bright Sparks Montesorri Pre School has moved to new The Honeymoon testers and friends enjoying their recent purpose designed premises close to Kenmare town. visit to Kenmare. Bright Sparks caters for children from 21/2 to 6 years of age with morning sessions from 9am - 12noon and afternoon sessions from See page 23 for full story... 12.15pm - 3.15pm. Offering the new ECCE free pre-school year, which allows preschool children between the ages of 3 years and 2 months and 4 Learn something years and 7 months to avail of one year’s free preschool education fully funded by the government, Bright Sparks, which also has a large fully enclosed outdoor play area, is now taking bookings for new this Autumn September 2011 and 2012. The annual Breakfast Morning in association with Nestle Cheerios, Mety Zantingh and have fun! a major fundraiser for Childline, will take place this year on Saturday 9th October from 9.30am – 1pm and everyone is welcome to come along for a chat, a cuppa and a scone, and the opportunity to view the STARTING DATES OF COURSES: wonderful new premises. * 20th of October Colour Me Confident Miriam would like to thank everyone that has helped and supported Wednesdays from 10.30-12.30 or 19.30- 21.30- Bright Sparks during the move, it was very much appreciated. learn everything about looking and feeling your best and have fun in the process Tommy Arthur, * 19th of October - Simple but Effective Tommy Meagher, Daragh ways to improve Self Esteem O’Connor Jack Tuesday from 10.30- 12.30 or 19.30- 21.30 O’Shea, Orla McSwiney, PLACES ARE LIMITED. Beibhinn For more information please look out for Sheehey, posters and/or ring me at 087-2465132 Grainne O’Mahony, Hope to see you soon, Mety Zantingh Marie Sweeney and Teacher Ms. Lynch pictured NB. The Women's Wellbeing evening planned for the on their first day 29th of September in the Kenmare Bay Hotel had to be of school at postponed to the end of October- please look out for Caher National details in the next issue of the Kenmare News. School. pic Harry Masterson Upcoming courses and workshops for Autumn 2010 Kenmare & District Garden Society • Colour Me Confident Our Autumn meeting on September 3rd got off to a good start with a very interesting talk and slide show on bulbs for our gardens by • Simple ways to Improve Octavia Tulloch. We were all inspired to buy from the great selection Self Esteem of Heritage bulbs on sale and look forward to seeing the results from Mety Zantingh • Mid life- New Life! spring onwards. 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Kenmare News [email protected] Page 5 Page 6 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Kenmare Hospital Tenders are IN Improvement Works in Lieu of The tenders for the new 40 bedroom hospital Local Authority Housing in Kenmare were delivered before the 12 Senator This scheme enables Kerry County Council to noon deadline on Tuesday the 21st of improve or extend privately-owned houses September by the 4 contractors to the Daly occupied or intended to be occupied by an Assistant National Director Capital of the approved applicant for housing as an HSE, John Browner in Dublin. reports... alternative to the provision of local authority The 4 contractors: JJ Rattigan; Glenbeigh housing.