LOCAL NOTES W/E 21st NOVEMBER 2008

CARDS
THE results of the card games are as follows: first prize on 9 games to Jimmy Langan and John Danaher, second prize was divided by two couples on seven games each, Jim Lynch and David O’Connor and Eileen Carrig and Kieran Scanlon. The table prizes went to John Wall and Marie Wrenn, John Danaher and James Lanean. The raffle was won by John Danaher, Jim Dalton, Pat Heavener and Mai Wall. The winners of the lottery tickets were Moss Kearney and Sean Mulcahy. Cards are held every Friday night at 9.15pm and all are welcome.

LOTTERY
The lottery draw was held for a jackpot of €12,400. The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 15 and 23 and there was no winner. The lucky dip winners were €50 John Wrenn Snr, Tournafulla. €40 Peter Donovan, Rathkeale. €30 Mary O’Connell, Askeaton. €30 Kathleen and Margaret, Shanagolden. €30 Pat Sheehan, Newcastle West. 10 free tickets to K. Fitzgerald, Kilcolman. This week’s draw will be for a jackpot of €12,550.

SHANID COMHALTAS GROUP
The above group hold their music lessons every Thursday night in the card playing room, Shanagolden from 7pm to 9pm. All musicians young and old are welcome.

REILIG MHUIRE
The Rosary will be recited every Sunday afternoon in Reilig Mhuire during November at 3pm. All are welcome.

PIONEERS
The West Limerick PTAA Dinner Dance will take place in Rathkeale House Hotel on Friday, November 14. Music by Dermot Lyons and tickets are €25 each. Dinner is set for 8.30pm.

ST. SENAN’S
St. Senan’s GAA Club are holding a Buster Draw at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, November 15. Tickets are €20 each which includes entry on the night. The prize money is €1,000 in a designated race. Tickets are on sale at the moment from any committee member of the Senior Board, Bord na nOg or Ladies Football Committee. Your support is greatly appreciated. Funds raised from this will go towards the St. Senan’s GAA Field Development fund. The GAA field in Foynes is in magnificent condition due to major development and has been complimented by divisional, county and provincial boards. It is envisaged that phase two of this development will take place in early 2009 and it is thanks to the continued support of the public that this will be achieved.

SHOE BOX APPEAL
A reminder that the annual shoe box appeal is currently being organised prior to Christmas. These boxes are distributed to needy children in Africa and other poor countries. Leaflets can be obtained from Mary Moloney at Hogan’s Shop. Boxes can be handed in to her before November 11. So ladies get packing and make a child happy on Christmas morning.

CHRISTMAS CARDS
Christmas Cards will be available for sale after each of the weekend Masses on November 15/16. A pack will cost €7 and you can purchase three packs for €20. These cards are a very nice way to send Christmas greetings to loved ones and friends (especially those abroad), and to help to raise funds for deprived children in Latin America. All monies raised go directly towards helping these poor children. Thought for the week “It is in giving that we receive”.

SAGART REUNITE
In just two weeks Sagart will reunite for a once off concert at the University Concert Hall, Limerick on Saturday, November 22. Life long fans of the band were delighted to hear the announcement recently. Sagart was one of the most popular musical acts to play the mid west music scene in the 1990’s.
In connection with this (if sufficient numbers are interested) a coach will leave the Market Yard, Newcastle West. The all-in fare will include concert admission and transport. A deposit when booking is required and seating is limited. For further details contact either Ms Nora Enright at 087-7453154 or Pat Dalton at 069/62306.

WEST LIMERICK VOLUNTEER FAIR
This year’s West Limerick Volunteer Fair will take place at the Desmond College, Newcastle West on Saturday, November 15 from 11am to 4pm. Organised by the volunteer Support Service the event aims to allow people to freely explore the wide range of fun and interesting opportunities being offered by over forty community and voluntary groups including West Limerick 102, the Special Olympics, Burren Chernobyl and Amnesty International. Admission is free to this family friendly event. For more information contact Paul on 069/79079 or email: pmoriarty@wir.ie

FLAG FLOOR IRISH NIGHT
An Irish Night will take place at the Flag Floor Rambling House, Carrigkerry on Thursday, November 13 at 9.30pm with the very best of traditional entertainment guaranteed. Tea and refreshments also available. Everyone welcome.

DONEGAL TRIP
Those intending to travel to Donegal will need to confirm their place by paying a deposit of €150 per person. This trip will take place from March 1 to 6, 2009. For further details phone Maureen on 087-9845102.

DINNER DANCE
The country and music presenters on WL102fm are organising a dinner and dancing night to Mick Flavin on Thursday, December 4 in Rathkeale House Hotel. For further information contact Ann on 087-6406389.

CHARITY DANCE
Newcastle West and District Friends of Milford Hospice, Limerick will be hosting their 24th annual dance on Friday, November 28 at the Devon Inn Hotel, Templeglantine with music by James O’Callaghan. Teas and refreshments will be served courtesy of the ladies from Croagh. Tickets cost only €5 and there will be a special raffle for non-attendees. Ticket sellers will be calling house to house soon. Please support this worthy cause.

LITURGY DAY
A day for parish liturgy groups, RCIA groups and those interested in how we pray as a parish will be held on Saturday, November 22 in St. Munchin’s College, Limerick. For more information, please contact NCW Parish Secretary at 069-62141.

LOUGHILL DEVELOPMENT
The above are holding their annual craft fair on Sunday, November 16 at 2 o’clock in the Loughill Resource Centre. All are welcome to attend.