Local News

CARDS
THE results of the card game are as follows: First prize on 9 games to John Wall and Marie Wrenn. Second prize divided by five couples on 7 games, John O’Malley and Josie Finucane, Brid Guerin and Dick Gleeson, Irene and Peter Donovan, John Quilty and Neville O’Mahoney, Jim Lynch and David O’Connor. The table prizes went to Jimmy Lankan, John Danaher, Brid Guerin and Dick Gleeson. The raffle was won by John Danaher, John Quilty, Bridie Morpney, Sean Mulcahy and Josie Finucane. The winners of the lottery tickets were John Quilty and Eileen Carrig. Cards are held every Friday night at 9.15pm sharp and all are welcome.

SYMPATHY
The death took place during the week of Lizzie (Elisabeth) Moroney, Clashganiff, Shanagolden. Deepest sympathy is tendered to her sons, Pat, Michael, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, daughter-in-law, kind neighbours and friends. Her remains were removed from St. Senan’s funeral home on Friday 8pm to St. Senan’s Church, Shanagolden. Burial took place in local cemetery after noon Mass. May she rest in peace.

MUSIC LESSONS
Music lessons continue in the card playing room every Thursday night from 7 to 9pm. All musicians welcome.

COMMUNITY GAMES
St. Senan’s Community Games ongoing events: U/13 girls basketball, Friday 6pm to 7pm in Foynes. Mixed draughts Friday 6.30pm to 7.30pm in the card room, Shanagolden. U/13 mixed table tennis, Thursday (new night and time) 7pm to 8pm in Shanagolden.

CALENDAR LAUNCH
The St. Senan’s National School Calendar was launched in front of a large crowd at Foynes Library on Friday night. The detailed calendar contains contributions from each pupil in the school. It is a great form of fundraising and is available from the school.

SANTA IN HIS SLEIGH
Santa in his sleigh is coming to town in aid of the Friends of St. Ita’s, Newcastle West on Friday, December 12 from 7pm to 9pm. Bring along your Santa letters and Old Saint Nick will take them back to the North Pole so that the elves can start packing your presents.

SHANNONSIDE FOOTBALL
Shannonside hosted Tralee Dynamos in the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday. The match was played in atrocious weather conditions which made good football nearly impossible. The home side started brighter and were unlucky not to take the lead when a shot from Darren Cavanagh was blocked after good work by John Hanlon and Andy Lane. Tralee struck the first blow when the home side lost possession in midfield and the away side broke away to make it 1-0. A second goal soon followed again caused by the home side losing possession. The second half began with Shannonside on the attack and keeping the ball a lot better. The home side claimed a penalty when Eoin O’Connor was, it was claimed, fouled but the referee waved play on. Try as they might the home side could not score despite the best efforts of the team. Team: Chris Hayes, Bobby Murphy, Eddie Cummins, Liam O’Donnell, Damien Fitzgibbon, John Hanlon, Andy Lane, Wayne Enright, Darren Cavanagh, Eoin O’Connor, Mike Behan. Subs (all used) Alan Moroney, Gary Clifford, Dave Dillane.

LOTTERY RESULTS
Numbers 4, 8, 10 and 27. No winner. Lucky dips: Emily O’Connor, Ger Danaher, Aileen Murtagh and Ger Ward. Next draw takes place in Patie Joe’s, Shanagolden.

CHRISTMAS MARKET
The monthly car boot sale on Sunday, December 14 and held in aid of WL102FM will include an indoor Christmas Market. To book a stall contact 087-6866450. WL102 will broadcast live from the market on the day.

SANTA HAS ARRIVED
Santa’s village opened in Abbeyfeale on November 22 and runs until December 22, in the picturesque setting of Fitzgerald’s Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast and Equestrian Centre, on Abbeyfeale Hill, overlooking the town and surrounding areas. Enquiries 087-2929237.

SET DANCING
West Limerick set dancing club are holding their Ceili at Convent Hall, Abbeyfeale on Friday, December 7 at 4pm. Music by Brian Boro Ceili Band. Everyone young and old are welcomed.