Local Notes 21st August 2009

CARDS
First prize on 9 games went to John Danagher and Jimmy Langan. Second prize on 8 games went to John Wall and Marie Wrenn. Table prizes went to Jimmy Langan and John Danagher (twice). Raffle winners were Marie Wrenn, Mike Robinson, Jack Woulfe, Moss Kearney and Donie Donovan. Lottery ticket winners were Timmy Murphy and Marie Wrenn.
Cards every Friday at 9.15pm in the hall – All welcome!
LOTTERY
The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 10 & 25. There was no winner of the €5,050 jackpot. The lucky dip winners were; €50 Donal Dillane c/o Bardinis; €40 Janette Fitzsimons, New Zealand; €30 each to Sarah Guina, Rathkeale; Peg Finnegan, Templeglantine; Dylan Kennedy, Tournafulla ; 10 Free Tickets went to Peggy Collins, Strand; Promoters Prize Bardinis, Shanagolden. Next weeks jackpot will be €5,200.
SUMMER CAMP
The Estuary Rugby Club Summer Camp at Shanagolden Sports Field will be held on Tuesday, August 18 until Friday 21 for boys and girls aged 6-16. Time 10am-1pm daily. Cost: 1 Family Member €40, 2 or more family members €70. Children must bring a packed lunch and plenty of drinks each day. Gum shields are compulsory and will be available from Estuary RFC. Summer Camp commences with Registration on Tuesday morning. All students must provide a parents or guardians contact number. For further info contact Club Secretary Joe Hoyne at 087-6327109 or 069-60060.
REILIG MHUIRE
The annual mass will be celebrated at Reilig Mhuire on Sunday, August 23 at 3pm. All grave-owners are asked to come along. It would be appreciated if people would tend to family graves before the mass.
SENIOR FOOTBALL
St.Senan’s senior football team turned in their best performance of the season when they defeated table toppers Ballylanders in Ballyagran recently. It was a fantastic team performance that followed on from the great performance against champions Drom/Broadford in the last match. Ray Flaherty scored the St.Senan’s goal and the score finished at 1-16 to 1-13.
WATER SAFETY – SALESIANS COLLEGE
The last week of water safety will take place at Copsewood College, Pallakenry on Monday, August 24 at 10am.
KNOCKDOWN FAMILY DAY
A family fun day will be held at the Knockdown Arms, Athea from 12.30pm on Sunday, August 23. Funds collected on the day go to the Friends of St. Ita’s and the Great Ethiopian Run which Margaret and Denis Culhane, Glin are in training for at present. Donations of bric a brac, books, home baking and unwanted gifts will be greatly appreciated by organizers. Further info from 087-2303918.
CARER OF THE YEAR
Each year the Carer’s Association holds the Carer’s of the Year Awards to acknowledge and reward family carers for the tireless work they carry out every day. People can nominate online at www.carersireland.com, collect a nomination from their local carer centre or call 056-7753600.
SALESIAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Due to the high number of students who will be attending the college in September, the college are looking for accommodation in the locality. If any householders would like to take in a student please contact the college secretary on 061-393100.
EXAM RESULTS
Congratulations and best wishes to all Leaving Certificate students who received their exam results last week.
LIMERICK CITY SPORTS PARTNERSHIP
The Limerick City Sports Partnership will be running a number of clubs and sessions for children and adults with disabilities throughout July and August. Starting August 4th, a children’s all-ability camp will take place in Foynes. For details of these and other events contact Siobhan O’Malley on 061-468542 or email somalley@limerickcitysports.ie.
WATER SAFETY FOYNES
The next Life Saving & Swimming Lessons will take place in Foynes Swimming Pool from August 17th - 22nd with a 9am start.
WEST LIMERICK VINTAGE CLUB
The West Limerick Vintage Club will hold a vintage day in Newbridge, Askeaton on Sunday 6th September. The family fun day will feature vintage tractors, cars, motorbikes, stationary engines, stone crushers and thrashing displays. Plaques and refreshments will be provided to all exhibitors.
HOSPICE FAIR
The annual fair will take place in Milford Hospice, Castletroy on Sunday 30th August.
MARRIAGE GUIDANCE
Those who are experiencing marriage difficulties can avail of counseling by contacting 061-343000.
FR LIAM LAWTON
St. Joseph’s Church, Kildimo will be the venue for one of Fr.Liam Lawton’s concerts on Friday, December 4. Further info regarding tickets will be available shortly.
FATIMA PILGRIMAGE
A special West Limerick pilgrimage to Fatima will take place, departing September 10th with full board for 5 nights, taking in September 13th, celebrating the anniversary of one of the famous apparitions and accompanied by a spiritual director. Itineraries, booking forms and further information available on request (without obligation) by contacting Pat Dalton at 069-62306.
PILGRIMAGE TO CYPRUS
The Galbally/Aherlow Pilgrimage in the footsteps of St.Paul and Barnabus in Cyprus is from September 28 to October 7 and the spiritual director will be Fr. Denis Talbot. For further info please contact Joan Ryan at 062-37065.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
September 28 to October 7 direct flight ex Cork Airport. Cost €1,450 plus tax €75 and insurance €25. Spiritual Director Monsignor Dan O’Riordan – contact Premier Travel, 2 Grand Parade, Daunt’s Square, Cork. Phone 021-4277700.
LOOKING FOR MORE MEANING IN LIFE?
Our Lady’s School of Evangelisation, Knock, Co.Mayo are now inviting applications for September. The vision of the school is to empower young men & women for life and mission. It is a unique one year opportunity for any young person to experience during a career break or a gap year. For further details contact 094-9388245 or 087-2351294.
PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
The Parent and Toddler Group continues to meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Desmond Complex from 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time. New parents/carers are always welcome. Price €2 per family, including refreshments.
AN INVITATION
Dromcollogher welcomes older people to the Day Care Centre. Make your visit to the centre a weekly occasion on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. You will be welcome to participate in the enjoyable companionship, games and activities, a quiet time in the chapel, a delicious dinner and live music, song and dance. Contact 063-83415.
GORTA SHOP
Until recently Gorta has relied on the public for donations their unwanted items, books etc. to the shops for resale. However as was highlighted in the press recently the supply of stock from this source is being eroded by collectors who sell on international markets for commercial rather than charitable purposes. Without good quality stock to sell in their charity shops, Gorta will be unable to raise funds to support as many projects as they have in the past. It is for this reason that they make this special appeal to you to consider donating clothes, shoes, sportswear, accessories, books, DVDs, CDs, jewellery and many household items. Unfortunately for health and safety reasons, they cannot accept toys, electrical or nursery items. Gorta thanks you in anticipation of your contributions. Contact Audrey Hough, Gorta, 23 High Street, Limerick (061)310833, Maggie Dwyer, Fundraising Manager, Munster, Gorta, Email Maggie@gorta.org and see the website www.gorta.org.