Kilfinane Athletics Club made their debut in the Limerick Novice Cross Country Championships at Bilboa A.C.'s grounds in East Limerick last Sunday the 27/09/2009.
In this historic first race for the club not much was expected with regard to finishing in the medal positions.
However from the off Terry O'Brien commanded a strong position within the leading group and finished in third place to win the bronze medal and the first hopefully of many for the club in the future. Vincent O'Donnell finished in 7th place with Pat O'Sullivan finishing in 10th position.
Congratulations to all the athletes and best of luck for the remainder of the season.
There are a number of upcoming races in the coming months most notably the Intermediate Cross Country Championships at the University of Limerick on the 11th October and the Senior Cross Country Championships on the 1st of November where Kilfinane A.C. shall host the event.
Anybody interested in joining the club or competing in the upcoming events should contact Club Secretary Pat O'Sullivan at 087-7592963. Condolences.
The community offers condolences to the family of Kieran Considine, Ardpatrick, whose death has occurred after a short illness.
Our prayers are offered to his surviving family, sons John and Pat, and daughters Anne and Mary Joe
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Mountain Bike Racing with the Ballyhoura Screamer
County Limerick's newest bike rental company, Cross Country Trails (www.xct1.com) this week launched the ‘Ballyhoura Screamer’ in association with Ballyhoura Fáilte, the Dino Café and Coilte.
The ‘Ballyhoura Screamer’ is a two stage mountain bike race that will take place on Halloween, Saturday October 31st.
The race will take place on the world class Ballyhoura single track trails within the Ballyhoura Forest across counties Limerick and Cork.
Stage one, a day stage race will offer a tough 30 km circuit to test any mountain biker while the night stage will bring riders through an altogether different forest enclosed by the dark of Halloween night and by the ghastly ghouls, grisly gremlins, devilish demons and creatures of the night from this world and the next.
The advice from the organizers to mountain bikers is do not dare to come alone but bring plenty of support from family and friends.
Chris o’ Callaghan of XCT1 advised that ’you may need support, the race will be very scary and family and friends will have plenty to keep them entertained otherwise with a programme of events that includes twilight haunted trail walks, a costume competition, Halloween games along with decorations, eerie events, hair-raising face painting and oodles of tricks and treats.
For mountain bike enthusiasts and more leisurely visitors the night stage promises to be a great spectator event.
Riders with night lights strapped to their helmets will set off at speed every 30 seconds to tackle the 10 km stage surrounded by a big race carnival atmosphere.
The Ballyhoura Screamer is part of a range of Halloween activities taking place at the Coillte Forest, Ardpatrick, County Limerick during the first ever ‘Ballyhoura Spook’ festival that offers a full family Halloween day out with a host of festivities, fancy dress, traditional Irish Halloween games, story telling and face painting.
The overall winner will have to complete both races but Chris O Callaghan of XCT1 ‘invites everyone with come and try out a stage as it will be possible to race just the day stage on its own if persons do not feel up for the forest on Halloween night’.
Full race details will be made available on ballyhouracountry.com, xct1.com, ballyhouramtb.com and coillteoutdoors.ie.
The ‘Ballyhoura Screamer’ is a two stage mountain bike race that will take place on Halloween, Saturday October 31st.
The race will take place on the world class Ballyhoura single track trails within the Ballyhoura Forest across counties Limerick and Cork.
Stage one, a day stage race will offer a tough 30 km circuit to test any mountain biker while the night stage will bring riders through an altogether different forest enclosed by the dark of Halloween night and by the ghastly ghouls, grisly gremlins, devilish demons and creatures of the night from this world and the next.
The advice from the organizers to mountain bikers is do not dare to come alone but bring plenty of support from family and friends.
Chris o’ Callaghan of XCT1 advised that ’you may need support, the race will be very scary and family and friends will have plenty to keep them entertained otherwise with a programme of events that includes twilight haunted trail walks, a costume competition, Halloween games along with decorations, eerie events, hair-raising face painting and oodles of tricks and treats.
For mountain bike enthusiasts and more leisurely visitors the night stage promises to be a great spectator event.
Riders with night lights strapped to their helmets will set off at speed every 30 seconds to tackle the 10 km stage surrounded by a big race carnival atmosphere.
The Ballyhoura Screamer is part of a range of Halloween activities taking place at the Coillte Forest, Ardpatrick, County Limerick during the first ever ‘Ballyhoura Spook’ festival that offers a full family Halloween day out with a host of festivities, fancy dress, traditional Irish Halloween games, story telling and face painting.
The overall winner will have to complete both races but Chris O Callaghan of XCT1 ‘invites everyone with come and try out a stage as it will be possible to race just the day stage on its own if persons do not feel up for the forest on Halloween night’.
Full race details will be made available on ballyhouracountry.com, xct1.com, ballyhouramtb.com and coillteoutdoors.ie.
Nativities
Belated congratulations to Adrian Sheerin and his partner Margo on the birth of their first-born child and daughter Leah on September 8th.
Adrian is the son of Shirley and Dave Sheerin of Sraid Na Faiche, Kilfinane.
Congratulations and best wishes to Pat and Liz Hennessy on the birth of their son Michael at the Maternity Hospital, Limerick on Thursday, September 24th.
Pat and Liz's children Katie and Paddy are delighted to welcome the newly arrived into their family, as are their Grandmother Kathleen, Grandfather Terry, Uncle Ken and Aunt Nuala.
Adrian is the son of Shirley and Dave Sheerin of Sraid Na Faiche, Kilfinane.
Congratulations and best wishes to Pat and Liz Hennessy on the birth of their son Michael at the Maternity Hospital, Limerick on Thursday, September 24th.
Pat and Liz's children Katie and Paddy are delighted to welcome the newly arrived into their family, as are their Grandmother Kathleen, Grandfather Terry, Uncle Ken and Aunt Nuala.
Wedding Bells
On Saturday, September, 26th at Martinstown Church the wedding of Eddie O'Sullivan and Margaret Cuneen took place.
Eddie, son of Chrissie and the late Paddy O'Sullivan of Lower Main Street, Kilfinane is the Games Promotion Officer with Limerick Institute of Technology and is well known throughout hurling circles in the county.
Margaret is the daughter of William and Brigid Cuneen of Cush, Kilfinane.
Eddie and Margaret were married by Father McNamara, assisted by Father Michael Hanley.
There was lovely music and song in the church provided by Eddie's cousins Donie O'Sullivan and Marie Watson.
Afterwards there was a reception in Woodlands House, Adare.
There were 280 guests helping the Newlyweds celebrate and after a fantastic meal the guests had a wonderful evening dancing to the sounds of Donie's band Footloose.
The Bridesmaids were, Rachel Cuneen, Georgina Cuneen and Amanda Barrett.
The Best Men were, Seorsie Bulfin, John Dawson and Tom Gleeson.
The Happy couple have jetted off to Florida to enjoy their Honeymoon.
Their families, friends and the community wish them every happiness and sucess for the future.
On Friday, September 25th the wedding of John Fitzgerald and Maria Cleary took place in St. Andrew's Church, Kilfinane.
John is the son of Michael and Margaret Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald's Pub & Restuarant, Kilmallock.
Maria is the daughter of Liam and Isobel Cleary, Kilfinane.
John and Maria were married by Father Michael Hanley and Father Joe Cussen.
Beautiful music and song was provided in the church by Aine Ahearne.
Aine delivered a particularly soulful and apt rendition of Eva Cassidy's 'For You'
Afterwards John and Maria joined approximately 180 family and friends for a wonderful champagne and strawberry reception in glorious sunshine at Aherlow House Hotel.
The Newly-weds and their guests celebrated and danced long into the evening to the sounds of well-known local band Handypac and a hugely enjoyable day was had by all.
The happy couple will enjoy their Honeymoon in South Africa.
Their families, friends and the community wish them every happiness and sucess for the future.
Eddie, son of Chrissie and the late Paddy O'Sullivan of Lower Main Street, Kilfinane is the Games Promotion Officer with Limerick Institute of Technology and is well known throughout hurling circles in the county.
Margaret is the daughter of William and Brigid Cuneen of Cush, Kilfinane.
Eddie and Margaret were married by Father McNamara, assisted by Father Michael Hanley.
There was lovely music and song in the church provided by Eddie's cousins Donie O'Sullivan and Marie Watson.
Afterwards there was a reception in Woodlands House, Adare.
There were 280 guests helping the Newlyweds celebrate and after a fantastic meal the guests had a wonderful evening dancing to the sounds of Donie's band Footloose.
The Bridesmaids were, Rachel Cuneen, Georgina Cuneen and Amanda Barrett.
The Best Men were, Seorsie Bulfin, John Dawson and Tom Gleeson.
The Happy couple have jetted off to Florida to enjoy their Honeymoon.
Their families, friends and the community wish them every happiness and sucess for the future.
On Friday, September 25th the wedding of John Fitzgerald and Maria Cleary took place in St. Andrew's Church, Kilfinane.
John is the son of Michael and Margaret Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald's Pub & Restuarant, Kilmallock.
Maria is the daughter of Liam and Isobel Cleary, Kilfinane.
John and Maria were married by Father Michael Hanley and Father Joe Cussen.
Beautiful music and song was provided in the church by Aine Ahearne.
Aine delivered a particularly soulful and apt rendition of Eva Cassidy's 'For You'
Afterwards John and Maria joined approximately 180 family and friends for a wonderful champagne and strawberry reception in glorious sunshine at Aherlow House Hotel.
The Newly-weds and their guests celebrated and danced long into the evening to the sounds of well-known local band Handypac and a hugely enjoyable day was had by all.
The happy couple will enjoy their Honeymoon in South Africa.
Their families, friends and the community wish them every happiness and sucess for the future.
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto September 23rd 2009
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in Pat McGraths Bar on Wednesday, September 23th. for a jackpot of €6250
The numbers drawn were 4, 15, 17 and 20. There was no outright winner
Lucky Dip Winners
* Brian Parkinson, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Davy Quane, Glenroe. (Centra)
* Ann Daly, Churchtown, Mallow. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Jessica Walsh, C/O Mary O'Riordan. (Gala)
* John Lynch, Ardpatrick. (Quilty's)
The draw for Wednesday, September 30th. was scheduled to take place in McCarthy's Bar, Kilfinane for a jackpot of €6400.
Results next week.
The numbers drawn were 4, 15, 17 and 20. There was no outright winner
Lucky Dip Winners
* Brian Parkinson, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Davy Quane, Glenroe. (Centra)
* Ann Daly, Churchtown, Mallow. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Jessica Walsh, C/O Mary O'Riordan. (Gala)
* John Lynch, Ardpatrick. (Quilty's)
The draw for Wednesday, September 30th. was scheduled to take place in McCarthy's Bar, Kilfinane for a jackpot of €6400.
Results next week.
Birthday Celebrations.
Alice O'Malley of Barrack Street, Kilfinane celebrated her 92nd birthday with her friends and the Active Retirement Group at Molly Blooms Restuarant. Well done Alice!
Congratulations to Mr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy Esq. of Pat & Nora O'Shaughnessy's Drinking Emporium & Fine Wines Distribution Company, O'Connell Street, Kilfinane who celebrated the Somethingth Anniversary of His Birthday on Sunday, September 27th at approximately twenty five and a half minutes past five Post Meridian
In keeping with an age-old tradition, Pat, who looked splendiferously regal in his exquisitely tailored 'I love Pat' t-shirt treated friends and family to the theroretical possibility of a sumptous meal and free
beverages for the duration of the celebrations.
For the doubtful he had considerately hired a troubadour group of wayward fairies who had between them and for the the promise of a look-in-the-door agreed to espouse his beliefs.
In a congenial atmosphere Mr. Pat spared no expense or consideration in providing his many guests with all sorts of entertainment. and hospitality.
Always the Sportsman, He had laid on; soccer and golf, ladies football, rugby and strife; with just enough winners and losers on any side to provide balance and cause for the games' continuance and our own deliverance.
After all the sports were dusted and Dunne there were the sounds of an eclectic wardrobe of music provided by Pat's favourite band, 'Jukebox', and, for intermission He sang such a powerful rendition of his own favourite tune 'Hi Hi Hi, Cwmere Ai Wantchaaa' that the valleys of Wales would have but not thought themselves mere rivulets with not yet broken voices.
Later in the evening the good man regaled his well-wishers with accounts of derring-do and near legendary tales of His own powerful prowess at the game of golf.
No birdies, no eagles, but a well-feathered story of 'par', par excellance!
These stories
were
delivered,
with
verve and panache,
in
a fashion reminiscent,
of
story-telling,
in
this nation's traditions,
by
yore
and
days long since passed
to
the annals and shelves
on
history's cupboards.
It seems yet brilliant that this stalwart champion of the drinking classes and fighting masses has been Himself wrestling a long and painful battle with that most dreadful of conditions, Recession.
In an effort to combat this terrible affliction but also in a way not generally understood by those of lesser mind He has prescribed for Himself the best course of remedial treatment and so will play yet more golf and giddy-up faster with the Gee Gees.
The community wishes him every success in his continuing struggle.
We look forward to many more such wonderful birthdays for, and acts of selfless generosity from the gentleman affectionately known as 'Shanger'.
The One who we say with full conviction is well on His way through Nirvanic Inflection and Golfer's Perfection to that perfectly roundy 'Hole!, in 1!'
Congratulations to Mr. Patrick O'Shaughnessy Esq. of Pat & Nora O'Shaughnessy's Drinking Emporium & Fine Wines Distribution Company, O'Connell Street, Kilfinane who celebrated the Somethingth Anniversary of His Birthday on Sunday, September 27th at approximately twenty five and a half minutes past five Post Meridian
In keeping with an age-old tradition, Pat, who looked splendiferously regal in his exquisitely tailored 'I love Pat' t-shirt treated friends and family to the theroretical possibility of a sumptous meal and free
beverages for the duration of the celebrations.
For the doubtful he had considerately hired a troubadour group of wayward fairies who had between them and for the the promise of a look-in-the-door agreed to espouse his beliefs.
In a congenial atmosphere Mr. Pat spared no expense or consideration in providing his many guests with all sorts of entertainment. and hospitality.
Always the Sportsman, He had laid on; soccer and golf, ladies football, rugby and strife; with just enough winners and losers on any side to provide balance and cause for the games' continuance and our own deliverance.
After all the sports were dusted and Dunne there were the sounds of an eclectic wardrobe of music provided by Pat's favourite band, 'Jukebox', and, for intermission He sang such a powerful rendition of his own favourite tune 'Hi Hi Hi, Cwmere Ai Wantchaaa' that the valleys of Wales would have but not thought themselves mere rivulets with not yet broken voices.
Later in the evening the good man regaled his well-wishers with accounts of derring-do and near legendary tales of His own powerful prowess at the game of golf.
No birdies, no eagles, but a well-feathered story of 'par', par excellance!
These stories
were
delivered,
with
verve and panache,
in
a fashion reminiscent,
of
story-telling,
in
this nation's traditions,
by
yore
and
days long since passed
to
the annals and shelves
on
history's cupboards.
It seems yet brilliant that this stalwart champion of the drinking classes and fighting masses has been Himself wrestling a long and painful battle with that most dreadful of conditions, Recession.
In an effort to combat this terrible affliction but also in a way not generally understood by those of lesser mind He has prescribed for Himself the best course of remedial treatment and so will play yet more golf and giddy-up faster with the Gee Gees.
The community wishes him every success in his continuing struggle.
We look forward to many more such wonderful birthdays for, and acts of selfless generosity from the gentleman affectionately known as 'Shanger'.
The One who we say with full conviction is well on His way through Nirvanic Inflection and Golfer's Perfection to that perfectly roundy 'Hole!, in 1!'
U14 Hurling
Blackrock U14 hurlers pulled off a thrilling defeat of rivals Cappamore in Cappamore on Wednesday, September 23.
This was the quarter final of the county championship and every credit is due to the lads who faced their opposition with an understrength team as some of the regular members had prior commitments and engagements at the Ploughing Championships.
The final score was Blackrock 3 -11 to Cappamore's 3 - 2.
On target for Blackrock were, Aidan O'Sullivan with 2 - 6, Adrian Cooke with 0 - 2, Kevin Hosford with 0 - 2 and Paudie Lawlor with 0 -1.
Best of luck to the team for the semi-finals which have not been fixed yet.
This was the quarter final of the county championship and every credit is due to the lads who faced their opposition with an understrength team as some of the regular members had prior commitments and engagements at the Ploughing Championships.
The final score was Blackrock 3 -11 to Cappamore's 3 - 2.
On target for Blackrock were, Aidan O'Sullivan with 2 - 6, Adrian Cooke with 0 - 2, Kevin Hosford with 0 - 2 and Paudie Lawlor with 0 -1.
Best of luck to the team for the semi-finals which have not been fixed yet.
Chiropody Clinic
The Chiropody clinic commences at the Dispensary, West End, Kilfinane on Thursday, October 1st at 12. P.M.
All toes welcome.
All toes welcome.
Monday, September 28, 2009
South County Final Replay
The South Junior "A" Hurling Championship Final replay took place in Ballyagran on Saturday, September 19th.
Blackrock emerged as deserving victors with a final tally of 4 - 11 to Effin's 1 - 16.
Unfortunately time does permit more coverage this week. An extensive account of the game will be published in next week's papers.
Congratulations to Blackrock and best of luck to them in the county competition.
Blackrock emerged as deserving victors with a final tally of 4 - 11 to Effin's 1 - 16.
Unfortunately time does permit more coverage this week. An extensive account of the game will be published in next week's papers.
Congratulations to Blackrock and best of luck to them in the county competition.
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto September 16th 2009
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in Pat & Nora O'Shaughnessy's bar on Wednesday, September 16th. for a jackpot of €6100
The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 19 and 26
Luck Dip Winners
Results next week.
The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 19 and 26
Luck Dip Winners
- Noreen Lawlor, Lower Main Street. (Brendan O'Brien)
- Ella O'Sullivan, Carrigeen Cottage. (Sean O'Sullivan)
- John Ryan, Elton. (Centra)
- Jim Herbert, River View, Kilmallock. (Brendan O'Brien)
- Anne Leahy, Green Road, Kilmallock. (Quilty's)
Results next week.
Birthday Celebrations
Congratulations and best wishes to James O'Brien who celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, September 19th
James along with family and friends packed Healy's Bar to capacity for the party and entertainment was provided by Ger Moloney.
James along with family and friends packed Healy's Bar to capacity for the party and entertainment was provided by Ger Moloney.
Dance Classes
Get fit while having fun.
Adult Polka & Ceili dance classes take place in the Maple Ballroon on Tuesday nights from 9 P.M.
Adult Polka & Ceili dance classes take place in the Maple Ballroon on Tuesday nights from 9 P.M.
Coshlea Historical Society
Meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at Davy's cottage, Ballinvreena.
All welcome
All welcome
U12 Football
Blackrock U12 footballers defeated Kilteeley. The team is managed and trained by Damien Lee and John O'Neill
Condolences
The community offers condolences to the family of Brigid McGrath, Upper Ballinvreena, whose death took place recently after a short illness.
Bridge Club Results
Monday 14th Sept 1st. Anne Daly & Nuala Fitzgibbon Joint 2nd Mairead Carr & Cathy Leane Elizabeth Halpin & Aenie Leane 4th. John & Brid Quinn
U12 Football
Blackrock U12 footballers defeated Kilteeley. The team is managed and trained by Damien Lee and John O'Neill
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
South Junior "A" Hurling Championship Final
Blackrock V Effin
Sunday, September 13th. Ballyagran, Co. Limerick.
The South Junior "A" Hurling Championship Final took place in Ballyagran last Sunday under perfect conditions. There was a large crowd in attendance and the late Autumn sunshine contributed to an enjoyable sporting event.
Effin were first to open their account with some well taken points. Later in the first half Blackrock might have thought themselves a little unlucky to concede a 'soft' goal as a high ball lobbed in from distance found it's way to the back of the net. Late in the second half Effin must have believed victory was theirs as they pulled four points clear but Blackrock had that 'never say die attitude' and while some of the supporters were leaving in the dying moments the 'Rock scored a point and immediately followed up with a goal. This drew the teams level at 1 - 16 for Blackrock to Effin's 3 - 10. The referee's whistle soon followed and the game ended in a draw.
The replay will take place on next Sunday, September 20th in Ballyagran and is sure to attract an even bigger crowd. Hopefully conditions will be just as good for the match.
Teams:
Kilfinane:
1. Pat Heffernan. 2. Tommy Clifford. 3. TG Ryan. 4. Nigel Hosford. 5. Dave Moloney. 6. Richie Murphy. 7. Vinny Herbert. 8. Declan Danaher. 9. Brian Moloney. 10. Simon Hennessy. 11. Brendan Hennessy (Captain). 12. Barry O'Shaughnessy. 13. Ruari O'Shaughnessy. 14. Richie McCarthy. 15. Pa McGrath. 16. james McGrath. 17. Niall Moloney. 18. Kevin Palmer. 19. Ken Douglas. 20. Mike Roche. 21. Dave Douglas. 22. Eamonn Coughlan. 23. Josh Slattery. 24. James O'Doherty. 25. Gary Fitzgerald. 26. Pat Clery. 27. Aidan Fitzgerald.
Manager: Justin O'Donnell. Selector: Con Danaher. Trainers/Selectors: Ger O'Brien, Pat Heffernan & Jimmy Quilty. Coach: Liam Hayes. First Aid: Carmel Murphy & Margaret Buckley.
Effin:
1. Michael Kelly. 2. Adrian Barrett 3. John P. O'Donnell. 4. Michael Rae. 5. Mike O' Donnell. 6. Damien Moloney (Captain). 7. Kieran Dillon. 8. Nick Quaid. 9. James O'Donnell. 10. Hugh O'Neill. 11. John Dillon 12. Conor Kearney. 13. Enda Kelly. 14. Thomas Quaid. 15. Patrick Carroll. 16. James O'Leary. 17. Pierce O'Kelly. 18. Johnney Bluett. 19. John Mike Manninng. 20. Ciaran Barrett. 21. Thomas Carroll. 22. Andrew Dillon. 23. David O'Keeffe
Manager: Mike Kelly. Selector: Jim Byrnes. trainer: Tony Butler.
Match Referee: Sean O'Murchu. Ballylanders.
Match Sponsor: Mark Foley's Bar, Ballyagran.
Sunday, September 13th. Ballyagran, Co. Limerick.
The South Junior "A" Hurling Championship Final took place in Ballyagran last Sunday under perfect conditions. There was a large crowd in attendance and the late Autumn sunshine contributed to an enjoyable sporting event.
Effin were first to open their account with some well taken points. Later in the first half Blackrock might have thought themselves a little unlucky to concede a 'soft' goal as a high ball lobbed in from distance found it's way to the back of the net. Late in the second half Effin must have believed victory was theirs as they pulled four points clear but Blackrock had that 'never say die attitude' and while some of the supporters were leaving in the dying moments the 'Rock scored a point and immediately followed up with a goal. This drew the teams level at 1 - 16 for Blackrock to Effin's 3 - 10. The referee's whistle soon followed and the game ended in a draw.
The replay will take place on next Sunday, September 20th in Ballyagran and is sure to attract an even bigger crowd. Hopefully conditions will be just as good for the match.
Teams:
Kilfinane:
1. Pat Heffernan. 2. Tommy Clifford. 3. TG Ryan. 4. Nigel Hosford. 5. Dave Moloney. 6. Richie Murphy. 7. Vinny Herbert. 8. Declan Danaher. 9. Brian Moloney. 10. Simon Hennessy. 11. Brendan Hennessy (Captain). 12. Barry O'Shaughnessy. 13. Ruari O'Shaughnessy. 14. Richie McCarthy. 15. Pa McGrath. 16. james McGrath. 17. Niall Moloney. 18. Kevin Palmer. 19. Ken Douglas. 20. Mike Roche. 21. Dave Douglas. 22. Eamonn Coughlan. 23. Josh Slattery. 24. James O'Doherty. 25. Gary Fitzgerald. 26. Pat Clery. 27. Aidan Fitzgerald.
Manager: Justin O'Donnell. Selector: Con Danaher. Trainers/Selectors: Ger O'Brien, Pat Heffernan & Jimmy Quilty. Coach: Liam Hayes. First Aid: Carmel Murphy & Margaret Buckley.
Effin:
1. Michael Kelly. 2. Adrian Barrett 3. John P. O'Donnell. 4. Michael Rae. 5. Mike O' Donnell. 6. Damien Moloney (Captain). 7. Kieran Dillon. 8. Nick Quaid. 9. James O'Donnell. 10. Hugh O'Neill. 11. John Dillon 12. Conor Kearney. 13. Enda Kelly. 14. Thomas Quaid. 15. Patrick Carroll. 16. James O'Leary. 17. Pierce O'Kelly. 18. Johnney Bluett. 19. John Mike Manninng. 20. Ciaran Barrett. 21. Thomas Carroll. 22. Andrew Dillon. 23. David O'Keeffe
Manager: Mike Kelly. Selector: Jim Byrnes. trainer: Tony Butler.
Match Referee: Sean O'Murchu. Ballylanders.
Match Sponsor: Mark Foley's Bar, Ballyagran.
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in The Green Bar on Wednesday, September 9th. for a jackpot of €5950
The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 21 and 24 .
Lucky Dip Winners:
The numbers drawn were 2, 6, 21 and 24 .
Lucky Dip Winners:
- Ramzy Elmaraghi, Main Street, Kilfinane. (Gala)
- Carol Ann Sheehy, Kilworth, Co. Cork. (Centra)
- Maura McCauliffe, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)
- Ben Murphy, C/O The Green Bar. Green Bar. (The Green Bar)
- Catherine Sheehy, Murrin's Cross, Kilfinane. (Centra)
The draw for Wednesday, September 16th. was scheduled to take place in Pat & Nora O'Shaughnessy's Bar, Kilfinane for a jackpot of €6100.
Results next week.
Results next week.
Ballyhoura Failte Press Release. The ‘Ballyhoura Spook’
A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN
Experience thrills and chills at Ballyhoura Forest this Halloween night at the first ever ‘Ballyhoura Spook’ on October 31st.
The event will take place in the most terrifying atmosphere of the Coillte Ballyhoura Forest, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick. Events include a Halloween costume competition, spooky guided family fun walks on the Halloween haunted trails, plenty of surprises and spooks and hot refreshments to brave the cold elements of the forest.
Children and their parents, who are being encouraged to get into the spirit of Halloween and arrive in fancy dress to be guided through the ghostly woods of Ballyhoura while encountering wicked witches, deadly ghouls and more. The woods will be alive with creatures of the night, decorations, eerie events, hair-raising face painting and oodles of tricks and treats. For those that survive there will be plenty old style interactive Halloween fun games, story telling and good food on offer.
For mountain bikers the highlight of the event promises to be the ‘Ballyhoura Scream’ Irelands first 2 stage, day and night, mountain bike race. The event will challenge bikers to a 30 km day stage followed by a 10 km night time trial. The event is certain to attract mountain bikers from across Ireland to experience the trills, spills and chills of the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails.
Chris O Callaghan, owner of XCT1 Bike Rental was ‘’very excited about this, our first Halloween event in the Ballyhoura Forest, we're really hoping to transfer the unique atmosphere of the Ballyhoura Forest at night into a fantastic Halloween event that all of the family can come and enjoy’.
The Ballyhoura Spook event is being organized by Ballyhoura Fáilte, XCT1, the Dino Café and Coillte and full event details are available on the Ballyhoura website www.ballyhouracountry.com.
For further details on the event call the Ballyhoura Fáilte tourist office at 063 91300.
Further Information:
Ballyhoura Fáilte,
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Tel: 063 91300
Email: info@ballyhoura.org
Web: www.ballyhouracountry.com
Experience thrills and chills at Ballyhoura Forest this Halloween night at the first ever ‘Ballyhoura Spook’ on October 31st.
The event will take place in the most terrifying atmosphere of the Coillte Ballyhoura Forest, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick. Events include a Halloween costume competition, spooky guided family fun walks on the Halloween haunted trails, plenty of surprises and spooks and hot refreshments to brave the cold elements of the forest.
Children and their parents, who are being encouraged to get into the spirit of Halloween and arrive in fancy dress to be guided through the ghostly woods of Ballyhoura while encountering wicked witches, deadly ghouls and more. The woods will be alive with creatures of the night, decorations, eerie events, hair-raising face painting and oodles of tricks and treats. For those that survive there will be plenty old style interactive Halloween fun games, story telling and good food on offer.
For mountain bikers the highlight of the event promises to be the ‘Ballyhoura Scream’ Irelands first 2 stage, day and night, mountain bike race. The event will challenge bikers to a 30 km day stage followed by a 10 km night time trial. The event is certain to attract mountain bikers from across Ireland to experience the trills, spills and chills of the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails.
Chris O Callaghan, owner of XCT1 Bike Rental was ‘’very excited about this, our first Halloween event in the Ballyhoura Forest, we're really hoping to transfer the unique atmosphere of the Ballyhoura Forest at night into a fantastic Halloween event that all of the family can come and enjoy’.
The Ballyhoura Spook event is being organized by Ballyhoura Fáilte, XCT1, the Dino Café and Coillte and full event details are available on the Ballyhoura website www.ballyhouracountry.com.
For further details on the event call the Ballyhoura Fáilte tourist office at 063 91300.
Further Information:
Ballyhoura Fáilte,
Kilfinane, Co. Limerick
Tel: 063 91300
Email: info@ballyhoura.org
Web: www.ballyhouracountry.com
Local Notes for Vale Star and Limerick Leader
Notes and local news items may be submitted by email to kilfinane@live.ie no later than Monday evening for inclusion in the paper that week.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Profitable Growth is Everyone’s Business
“Opportunities for Growth in the Kilmallock Area”
Kilmallock Partnership sponsored by Ballyhoura Development Ltd and Limerick County Enterprise Board will hold an enterprise seminar on Tuesday 22nd Sept from 7 - 9.30pm in the Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock.
This seminar is aimed at local businesses in the Kilmallock area but also at entrepreneurs interested to set up a business in the area. A new enterprise centre will be opening in 2010 in Kilmallock with enterprise space and opportunities available.
The seminar will consist of two guest speakers; Michael Daly of Fordmount Property Group, Limerick and Pádraic ÓMáille, motivation speaker/ facilitator of ÓMáilleGroup.
Michael Daly spent 20 years in accountancy practice from 1984 through to 2003. He established Daly Shee & Co., in 1984 and this practice grew through mergers and organic growth into the international firm Grant Thornton. Michael Daly was head of Corporate Finance in Grant Thornton. Since 2004 until June 2009 Michael was Managing Director of Fordmount Property Group a leading Mid-West based Development Company responsible for many keynote urban and suburban development projects, such as Limerick's tallest building, Riverpoint Tower.
Pádraic ÓMáille is an award winning Speaker, Facilitator and Trainer on core business issues. Padraig is offering a look at ways to Get Motivated and to turbo charge your attitude and sustain it irrespective of the economy. Pádraic will teach you how to develop that attitude. The realisation that all things, both good and bad, first begin in your mind. This website; the chair you are sitting on, the computer you are looking at - all began first as an idea in someone's mind. For 20 years, many of Ireland's leading business people, executives and sports people have realised more of their power through ÓMáilleGroup Seminars.
The speakers will discuss the importance of being positive in the current climate and detail their previous achievements. The business opportunities in the Kilmallock area will also be discussed on the night.
If you are interested to attend, please contact Belinda Spillane, Enterprise Officer, Ballyhoura Development Ltd bspillane@ballyhoura.org 063-91749 for more details.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Kilfinane Forest F.C. U 16s
On Saturday last we got out league campaign off to a start when we travelled to St. David’s in Cullen forour eagerly awaited first match of the season.
A massive squad of 18 players travelled in anticipation to Cullen to represent Kilfinane in what was our first underage soccer fixture in years.
A massive squad of 18 players travelled in anticipation to Cullen to represent Kilfinane in what was our first underage soccer fixture in years.
Forest started the game well and created some good chances with some good passing, but failed to punish St. David’s by putting the ball in the net.
Just before half time St. David’s got a freekick outside our penalty area and with a wicked deflection off the wall, the ball nestled in the bottom corner of the goals.
Against the run of play we found ourselves 1 down at half time.
Early in the second half StDavid’s struck again to put them 2 up, but Forestkept going and almost equalised with Neil Hennessy unluckily shooting wide anda free kick from Ian O’Brien hitting the cross bar.Forest were awarded a penalty in the last ten minutes and up stepped Ian O’Brien to pull one back for Forest, but St. David’s held on for the 3 points.
This was a good performance by Forest as lots of players were playing together for the first time, well done and keep it up.
Team: Joel Slattery, John Carroll, Paddy Hennessy, Billy Kiely, Darryl Crotty, Adrian Cooke, Diarmuid Lawlor, Ian O’Brien, Alan McCarthy, Shane Shanahan, Neil Hennessy.
Subs: Eddie O’Keeffe, Conor Clancy, Conor O'Dwyer, Gavin Daly, Jordan Slattery, Rob Ahern and Kevin Hosford.
Kilfinane Bridge Club
Kilfinane Bridge Club recommences weekly playing nights in Teach Na Cille from Monday, September 14th
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in Kelleher's Bar on Wednesday, September 2nd. for a jackpot of €5800
The numbers drawn were, 20, 22, 23 and 27
The numbers drawn were, 20, 22, 23 and 27
Lucky Dip Winners
- Lila Downes, Kilfinane. (Bill Daly)
- Helen O'Flaherty, Kilmallock. (Breda Walsh)
- Anne O'Sullivan, Deerbert House, Kilmallock. (S. O'Sullivan)
- Kelly Daly, Kilfinane. (Bill Daly)
- Eugene O'Keeffe, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)
The draw for Wednesday, September 9th. was scheduled to take place in The Green Bar for a jackpot of €6100. Results next week.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Kilfinane Forest F.C.
After engaging in four well contested pre-season games I figured we were after getting a good work-out before we got down to business in the league.
We have made some very positive signings especially witht he addition of Sean Tobin from Ballylanders.
His pre-season games with the Forest would really gey you excited showing his speed, skills an his ability to attack and defend this season.
We also have the hands of Ger O'Brien at the helmagain at the glorious age of 49 and playing as well as ever.
The Forest opened the season with a home game against Castle Rovers who were going to be tough opposition but we had to start well to prove a point to ourselves and the rest of the league.
The Forest started well opening the scoring with a fine strike by Mark Lyons. 1 - 0 to the Forest.
We sat back a bit in the second half and were soon to be punished for our slow approach to the game as Castle Rovers got their just rewards with a beautiful strike to level the game at 1 - 1.
With 15 minutes remaining manager Tommy Carroll made substitutions that were going to be vital to the outcome of the game with the introuction of Vincent O'Donnell and Paudie Leahy.
This seemed to be a turning point in the game. With some great passages of play from the Forest we were growing in confidence. The breakthrough came with 5 minutes remaining on the clock. A beautiful ball from Quane to the oncoming Paudie Leahy who struck sweetly from 20 yards to rattle the Rovers net. 2 - 1 to the Forest and all 3 points in the bag. Well done Lads!
Team: G. O'Brien, J. Dawson, E. Carroll, D. Dawson, T.O'Dea, S. Tobin, J. Brazzill, T. Coughlan, B. Quane, M. Lyons. G. Quane.
Subs. V. O'Donnell (Used), Paudie Leahy (Used), D. Flaherty, D. Magner, P. Kelly, T. Carroll.
The Forest's second game was away to Kennedy Pary last Saturday vening and this proved to be a very hard game.
We started well with Tobin and Leahy causing havoc or the Park defence but against the run of play we went down 1 -0 and soon after in the second half were to go down 2 - 0.
If the Forest had had bit of character as they showed in the pre-season now was the time to prove it and that they did with Coughlan popping up with a geat header putting us back in the game 2 - 1.
Soon after we got a second from a great free kick 2 -2. But soon after the referee gave adesperate decesion and awarded the Park penalty and they obliged, 3 - 2 to the Park.
With about 20 minutes left to play Forest were awarded another free ick about 19 yards out and with a beautiful strike 3 - 3. We should really have wrapped up the game in the end but luckily enough we came home with a point.
Great performance again with the 10 men of the Forest for the last 15. Well done lads.
Team: G. O'Brien, J. Dawson, E. Carroll, D. Dawson, T.O'Dea, S. Tobin, J. Brazzill, T. Coughlan, B. Quane, P. Leahy. G. Quane.
Subs. J. Slattery (Used), T. Carroll.
The Kilfinane Forest Senior Club would also like to wish the best of luck to the Kilfinane Forest Juvenilles Club on their formation and their league competitions.
We have made some very positive signings especially witht he addition of Sean Tobin from Ballylanders.
His pre-season games with the Forest would really gey you excited showing his speed, skills an his ability to attack and defend this season.
We also have the hands of Ger O'Brien at the helmagain at the glorious age of 49 and playing as well as ever.
The Forest opened the season with a home game against Castle Rovers who were going to be tough opposition but we had to start well to prove a point to ourselves and the rest of the league.
The Forest started well opening the scoring with a fine strike by Mark Lyons. 1 - 0 to the Forest.
We sat back a bit in the second half and were soon to be punished for our slow approach to the game as Castle Rovers got their just rewards with a beautiful strike to level the game at 1 - 1.
With 15 minutes remaining manager Tommy Carroll made substitutions that were going to be vital to the outcome of the game with the introuction of Vincent O'Donnell and Paudie Leahy.
This seemed to be a turning point in the game. With some great passages of play from the Forest we were growing in confidence. The breakthrough came with 5 minutes remaining on the clock. A beautiful ball from Quane to the oncoming Paudie Leahy who struck sweetly from 20 yards to rattle the Rovers net. 2 - 1 to the Forest and all 3 points in the bag. Well done Lads!
Team: G. O'Brien, J. Dawson, E. Carroll, D. Dawson, T.O'Dea, S. Tobin, J. Brazzill, T. Coughlan, B. Quane, M. Lyons. G. Quane.
Subs. V. O'Donnell (Used), Paudie Leahy (Used), D. Flaherty, D. Magner, P. Kelly, T. Carroll.
The Forest's second game was away to Kennedy Pary last Saturday vening and this proved to be a very hard game.
We started well with Tobin and Leahy causing havoc or the Park defence but against the run of play we went down 1 -0 and soon after in the second half were to go down 2 - 0.
If the Forest had had bit of character as they showed in the pre-season now was the time to prove it and that they did with Coughlan popping up with a geat header putting us back in the game 2 - 1.
Soon after we got a second from a great free kick 2 -2. But soon after the referee gave adesperate decesion and awarded the Park penalty and they obliged, 3 - 2 to the Park.
With about 20 minutes left to play Forest were awarded another free ick about 19 yards out and with a beautiful strike 3 - 3. We should really have wrapped up the game in the end but luckily enough we came home with a point.
Great performance again with the 10 men of the Forest for the last 15. Well done lads.
Team: G. O'Brien, J. Dawson, E. Carroll, D. Dawson, T.O'Dea, S. Tobin, J. Brazzill, T. Coughlan, B. Quane, P. Leahy. G. Quane.
Subs. J. Slattery (Used), T. Carroll.
The Kilfinane Forest Senior Club would also like to wish the best of luck to the Kilfinane Forest Juvenilles Club on their formation and their league competitions.
Kilfinane Brige Club
Kilfinane Brige Club recommences weekly playing nights in Teach Na Cille from Monday, September 14th.
Ballyhoura Rugby Football Club
Club Training will recommence on Saturday 5th September @ 10:30am in Soccer Field, Kilfinane.
All Boys and Girls from 6-12 years are welcome.
Copy of Birth Certificate & Passport photo required for players.
The Clubs A.G.M will be held on Monday 21st September @ 8pm in Teach Na Cille, Kilfinane.
Parents, Existing Members and New Members are welcome.
All Boys and Girls from 6-12 years are welcome.
Copy of Birth Certificate & Passport photo required for players.
The Clubs A.G.M will be held on Monday 21st September @ 8pm in Teach Na Cille, Kilfinane.
Parents, Existing Members and New Members are welcome.
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto
Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in Quilty's Greenwood Inn on Wednesday, August 26th. for a jackpot of €5650
The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 11 and 24
The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 11 and 24
Luck Dip Winners
- Dave Buckley, Kilfinane . (Brendan O' Brien)
- Noreen O Sullivan, Ballyroe . (Donie O'Sullivan)
- Sheehy Family, Main Street, Kilfinane . (Centra)
- Eva Duggan, C/O Stacia Cleary, West End Kilfinane. (Centra)
- Theresa Moran . (Quiltys)
The draw for Wednesday, September 2nd was scheduled to take place in Kelleher's Bar for a jackpot of €5800.
Results next week.
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