Moyvane Notes – 5th February, 2005

GAA

THE AGM of Moyvane GAA was held last Saturday. Officers elected were president, Gerry Brosnan; vice presidents, Paudie Hanrahan, Liam Hanrahan, John C Cunningham, Stevie Stack, Eddie Stack, Fr. John Lucid and Connie Shine; chairman, Paddy Mulvihill; vice chair, Tomas Keane; secretary, Teddy Keane; assist sec, Micheal Walsh; treasurer, Martin Kennelly; assist treas, Eddie Joe Mulvihill; county board delegate, Eddie Joe Mulvihill; North Kerry Board Delegates, Tomas Keane, Micheal Walsh; Team Managers: Senior, Tomas Keane; Junior, Padraigh Kearney; Under 21, Kieran Stack; Minor, Joseph Curtin. Team Captains: Senior, John Mulvihill; Vice Capt, Eddie Bowler; junior Pat Kearney. Bryan Stack and John O’Connor were added to the Executive

Moyvane lost to Ballyduff in the opening round of the North Kerry league on Sunday, 0-8 to 0-6. Next Sunday they play Tarbert in round two. Players are asked to check posters for definite fixture. The game is timed for noon.

CHURCH

The Church Renovation Fund has realized €13,177 and an architect has been instructed to improve the heating, reduce the condensation, storm glaze the windows, and install a wheelchair friendly toilet, as well as considering the possibility of installing a side chapel for Adoration, and also painting the church.

CEILê

A Ceilí will be held in the Convent Hall on Sunday February 6 at 4pm. Music by Swallows Tale. All sets called.

THANKS

The Committee of the Stack Brothers Fund are holding a free dance at the Lanterns Hotel Tarbert on Friday February 4, 9pm-1am. Music by Spailpin plus local entertainers. Spot prizes have been donated and ticket given at door for special spot prize.

BUDDING

As the winter slips away, I notice some daffodils flowering. The primrose is the first of the flower plants I saw opening. In the shrub type, the furze bush is the first of the blossoms to open. The birds seem to be getting busy and no doubt soon will preparing for the hatching season.

RETREAT

The Annual Parish Retreat at the Ardfert Retreat Centre is on Sunday February 20, 10am-5pm. Fee €30 includes lunch. Bus transport available. Contact Nodie Brosnan 49322, Julia Stack 49401 or Bridie Shine (Glin Road) 49103.

LEGAL ADVICE

A Free Legal Advise Clinic is held every second Thursday at the North Kerry Resource Centre, 35 The Square, Listowel, 5.30-7pm. It is a free and confidence service. Contact 068-23779 or 068-22937.