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BINGO Unfortunately we seem to be far from getting back to Bingo. I am getting lots of people contacting me but right now we are not allowed to even think about it. Believe me I miss it just as much as you and I hope you are all keeping well but safety is top priority right now.
CHURCH REOPENING It is good to see the doors open again and it must be a relief to Fr. Kevin and his team who did an incredible job. I’m sure none of us realise the amount of work that went into organising the Sunday Mass every week. Thank you to all concerned, you did a great job. I would particularly like to mention Conor Hogan who gave of his time to video the Mass every week. Conor is an 18 year old student at Tarbert Comprehensive School who is starting his Leaving Cert year next September. He is hoping to go on to University College, Galway when he finishes in Tarbert to study Film & Media. He is interested in writing, writes a bit of sketch comedy himself, does a bit of amateur drama. Soccer is also a big part of his life. He was born in London and lived there until 1995 when he moved to Moyvane with his parents. His Mom, Brigette, is a Dub and his Dad, Brendan, was born in London but his parents were from Galway and Cavan. Well done Conor. It is good to see a young man involved in the community.
THE NEW NORMAL: I wonder where we are at right now and where we are heading. Unfortunately there seems to be very little checking at airports and that’s not good for any of us. The stories from Killarney and Dingle last weekend leave a lot to be desired. The rise in cases in the United States is very worrying and now there are more and more flights coming into Ireland while our government is advising us not to travel abroad! Can’t say I see the point. I cannot understand the Republican Party in the US still supporting the President who seems to have no interest whatsoever in his citizens who are dying in droves. Everything is a learning curve but we are now months down the road and it looks like no lessons have been learned. I know the country is massive and comparisons may not be correct but as all states are independent they could easily work in a stand alone system. The other day I was going into a supermarket and a guy was coming out with a trolley full of beer and cider, hardly planning dinner! I think the government needs to make decisions fast and make them mandatory with hefty fines attached.
GUITAR LESSONS: will begin from September in the Marian Hallfor all levels. Group lessons and individual lessons are available. Call Elaine on 087 2884869.
LISTOWEL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE: Names are currently being taken for this year’s summer camp to be held at Listowel Family Resource Centre on consecutive Thursday’s from July 16th-August 6th inclusive. The camp will be into two sessions from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm on each day and will feature arts/crafts, games and computers. Prices for the camp are €15 a day or €50 for four days. Pre-booking is advised and Covid 19 guidelines will be applied. Further details Patricia Lyons on 068/23584.
REACH ACTIVE WORKS: A full road closure will continue between Knockanure football pitch and Knockanure church from Monday July 13 until Friday July 24. This will be a full 24 hour road closure with no through traffic allowed. Diversion routes will be in place via the Athea-Listowel Road, N69 and Kyleagurteen Road. Local access only will be permitted up to the road closure locations from Bambury’s Cross and the Ahavoher Graveyard.
KN WORKS: Cable installation works will continue from Monday, July 13 to Friday July 17 on the L1010 in Tarbert. These works will be complete under a single lane closure traffic management system.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK: Thursday, July 16 Anniversary Mass at 7.30pm for Ellen & Tom Sheehan, Kilbaha. Friday, July 17 Anniversary Mass for Cis Dore, her husband, Michael, their sons John & Michael and daughter Kathleen. Saturday, July 18 Birthday remembrance Mass for Anne Prendiville, Carrueragh. Sunday, July 19 Mass at 11.00am for Peg Sheehan (nee O’Connor) New York and late of Upper Aughrim, recently deceased.
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