Moyvane Knitting Club held an open meeting in the Marian Hall on Sunday last. Fiona Corcoran, Chief Executive of the Greater Chernobyl Cause presented a video account of the poverty and dreadful conditions endured by the orphans and elderly people in Kazakhstan. Fiona is hoping to build a shelter for the elderly after aquiring land in Kazakhstan and assured everyone that the work done here in Ireland is very neccessary and worthwhile and the success of the project depends on continuing support from everybody. Plaques were presented to Athea Ladies Group, Shannonside Women’s Group, Ocean View Nursing Home, Birdie Farrell, Farrell’s Shoe Shop, Listowel, Castleisland Day Care Centre & Glin Day Care Centre. Journalists, Billy Keane & Deirdre Walsh attended. Billy expressed an interest in getting involved in the Charity and Deirdre Walsh will once again promote the good work on her show on Radio Kerry. She interviewd the ladies and you can hear them during the week. 150 knitted blankets, baby clothes, jumpers and shoes were collected and brought to Cork to be transported to Kazakhstan. After the meeting tea and home made cakes were enjoyed by all. The knitting continues.
GAA:
Seniors: Moyvane seniors had a great win over Duagh in Round 4 of the North Kerry League, played in Moyvane on Sunday last. Leading 0-9 to 0-3 at half time, Moyvane, playing against the wind in the second half, continued to battle hard and finished on a final score line of Moyvane 2-12, Duagh 0-12. Moyvane Team and Scorers: Diarmuid Fitzmaurice, Mike Woods, Donal Leahy, Eoin Flaherty, Cal Flynn, Mossy Mulvihill, Eoin Stack, Mike O’ Connor (0-1), Kieran Stack, Aidan Keane (0-1), Timmy Kennelly, Seanie Lynch, John Jack Mulvihill (0-2), Jackie Mulvihill (1-6), Bryan Stack (0-1). Subs: James Kennelly (1-1) for Seanie Lynch (Injured), D.J Keane for Bryan Stack (Injured), James Flavin for D.J Keane.
Their next outing in the North Kerry Championship is a round 5 game against Listowel on Friday March 6th. The game will be played under lights in Listowel.
Minors: Moyvane minors County League game fixed for last Sunday against Duagh was not played. They play Gneeveguilla on Saturday March 7th in Moyvane at 4pm.
Club Membership: Club membership is available from committee members. €40 for players and €20 for non players.
Lotto: There was no winner of this week’s lotto. Numbers drawn were: 5, 7, 13, and 27. Lucky Dips: Noel Stack, Moyvane; Florrie Mullin, c/o Mairead’s; Martin Sheehy, Lisselton; Margaret Clancy, c/o Mary’s; Noreen Lynch, c/o Jerry Mullins. Next week’s draw will be held in Speedy’s Bar on Monday, March 9th at 10pm. Jackpot will be €4,200.
Marian Hall Blotto:
There was no winner of the €8,000 Jackpot last Thursday night. The numbers drawn were 1 2 14 29. Lucky Dips: €100 Bridie Hussey, Lixnaw. €50 John Quinn, 31 New Houses, Moyvane. €20 each Seamus Kennelly, Moyvane/Gorey. Rita Hannon, Willow Brook, Listowel. Kitty Culhane, Leitrim Middle, Moyvane. Paddy Wynne, Ballyduff. John Scanlon, Inchamore. Free Tickets: John Lynch, Woodgrove. Sheila Keane, Listowel. Andrew Doherty, Kilcolgan, Tarbert. Ita O’Connell, Glenalappa. Seamus O’Flaherty, Moyvane Village.
Bingo: Congratulations to Deirdre Scanlon who spun the wheel last Thursdat night and won €600.
Knockanure Active Retirement:
Monday March 9th is your next day out at the Centre. Contact 068 49799 between 9.30am and 1.30pm.
Portrait of Photography:
Frank O’Connor, a local man will present an exhibition of photography and portraits for every occasion on Sunday March 8th. Please support. All welcome.
KDYS Listowel:
The KDYS is holding a "Girls Night" on Thursday March 5th. On the night you can expect to be pampered with relaxation and massage techniques. Learn a few tricks of the trade such as up-styles for your hair, make up application and nail art. It will be held at the KDYS Youth Centre, Upper Church St., Listowel and will cost you €3. Contact The KDYS at 068 23744. KDYS is also running a one and a half day mechanics course on Wednesday, March 18th in Listowel and Saturday, March 21st, in FAS in Tralee. The cost is €20. Open to all over 16 and interested in cars or pursuing mechanics as a career. For info contact KDYS at 068 23744.
Badminton:
On Thursday last the Senior, Division 4 team had a great win over County. The team of Carolanne Warrilow, Francine Collins, Mags O’Donnell, Donnacha Moloney, Christopher McCarthy,and Sean Pender won 5-2. The Division 5 team weren’t so lucky, losing 6-1 to County. At the Division 3 & 5 doubles in Tralee on Sunday Carmel Hudson & Jenelle Griffin were finalists in Division 3 and Eileen Roche won the Division 5 Plate. Micheal Nolan was a finalist in the Division 5 Plate.
Juvenile Badminton:
The mixed doub les were played in Tralee last Saturday. Erin Finucane & James Stack won the Under 12’s and Elaine Hudson & Kieran Flavin contested the U16 final.
West Limerick Set Dancing Club:
West Limerick Set Dancing Club Annual Workshop/Céilí Weekend at Rathkeale House Hotel, Rathkeale commencing on Friday night March 6th at 9.30pm with a céili with Abbey Ceili Band; Saturday 7th workshop 10.30am. to 1pm with Pat Murphy & Betty McCoy; Afternoon céilí with Glenside Céilí Band at 2pm; céilí at 9.30pm with Brian Boru Ceili Band; Sunday workshop at 11am to 1pm, followed by afternoon céilí with Donie Nolan & Taylor’s Cross Ceili band at 2pm.
Masses:
- Weds. 4th, 7.30pm, Moyvane – Catherine & John Carmody, Gortdromagouna
- Thurs. 5th, Knockanure, 7.30pm – Richard Sheehan
- Fri. 6th, Moyvane, 7.30pm – Nellie Kissane
- Sat. 7th, Moyvane, 7.30pm – Tom & Mary O’Connor
- Sun. 8th, Knockanure, 10am – Michael Flynn
Deaths:
The death has taken place in Cork of Mary Stack, formerly of Gortdromasillihy. During her time living here she ran a Nursery School and provided a service that was badly needed at the time. She had a wonderful way with children and was a very kind and gentle lady.
The death has also taken place, in Florida, of Breda Clifford, formerly Kennelly of Kilbaha. She was sister of the late Jimmy Kennelly and is survived by her family, her sister May, brothers Fr. Michael and Timmy.
May they rest in peace. Sympathy is extended to their families.
