Land League Commemoration

A special commemeration will be held to remember the Land League and Fenian priest Father Robert Ambrose, P.P. Glenroe.

The ceremony will consist of Mass at 11A.M. on Sunday, November 8th at Glenroe Parish Church.
The mass will be concelebrated by Father Tim O'Leary P.P. Glenroe and Father Ambrose, D.D. Drumcollogher, who is a relative of the Fenian Priest.
There will also be a wreath laying ceremmony and oration.

The event is being organised by the Sraharla/Kilclooney Historical Group.
Glenroe Ladies Club will kindly serve teas and refreshments in the Community Hall afterwards.

All are welcome.

Kilfinane Junior Chess Club

The Chess Club reopened two weeks ago. 
Twelve children from Kilfinane, Ardpatrick and Martinstown have begun in the beginner class. Twenty eight children have enrolled in the improver and experienced classes. 
Chess continues every Saturday night in Teach na Cille at 5.15 for the beginner class, 5.45 for the improver class and 6.30 for experienced players. 
There will be no Chess Club on Halloween night, 31st October.
 

Public Meeting re. Church of Ireland, Kilfinane.

A public meeting will be held on Thursday 5^th November in Teach na Cille at 8.00 P.M. to form a committee to develop a plan for the future of the Church of Ireland in Kilfinane. 

This meeting is open to all and your attendance and help would be greatly appreciated. 

Bridge results for October 12th. 2009.

1. Elizabeth Halpin & Nora Nelligan

2. John Quinn & Brid Quinn

3. Cathy Leane & Mairead Carr

4. Mairead O Callaghan & Sadie O Donovan

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto October 14th 2009

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in Healy's on Wednesday, October 14th. for a jackpot of €6700
The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 24 and 25

Lucky Dip Winners

* Michael McCarthy, Darnstown. (Harry Murphy)
* Mike Fitzpatrick, Forest View, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Brian Carey, Lower Main Street, Kilfinane. (Brian Carey)
* John Paul Hanrahan, Castle Oliver. (T. Gleeson)
* Margaret Buckley, Vale View, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)

The draw for Wednesday, October 21st. was scheduled to take place in The Greenwood Inn, Ardpatrick for a jackpot of €6850.
Results next week.

Blackrock Hurling

The Junior County Hurling Semi Final takes place between Blackrock and Doon on Saturday, October 17th in Claughaun at 2.45 P.M
The Under 14 County Hurling Semi Final takes place between Blackrock and Crecora in Fedamore at 3.45 P.M. on Saturday, October 17th.

National Broadband Scheme

The National Broadband Scheme promotional vehicle will be passing through Limerick from the 13th- 18th of October.
It will be parked at the following locations --
13th - 14th Kilfinane Church car park,
15th - 16th Dromcolliher Town square
17th - 18th Hospital - St John The Baptist Community School Car Park.
We're inviting people down to the vehicle familiarise themselves with broadband, have a cuppa and ask any questions they might have about the broadband scheme

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto October 7th 2009

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in The Mill Bar on Wednesday, October 7th. for a jackpot of €6550
The numbers drawn were 2, 19, 26 and 27

Lucky Dip Winners

* Bernie Moloney, Ballyhoura Heights. (Brendan O'Brien)
* Alan Walsh, Treada Na Ri, Kilfinane. (Breda Walsh)
* The Sheehys, C/O Centra. (Centra)
* Pat O'Shaughnessy, Kilfinane. (Pat & Nora O'Shaughnessy's)
* Mary B, C/O Centra. (Centra)

The draw for Wednesday, October 14th. was scheduled to take place in Healy's Bar for a jackpot of €6700.
Results next week.

Bridge Results for 5th Oct 2009

1st.             Freddie & Mary Ita Ward,

Joint 2nd   Mairead Carr & Elizabeth Halpin
                   Joe Connery & Mary Murphy.
4th             Mairead O Callaghan & Joan Halpin

Fun for kids

mykidstime.ie is a free online resource for families. 

It hosts a full range of listings for activities, classes and clubs for children of all ages, as well as information on events and services for children and families.

Parents can also sign up for free monthly newsletters with information and suggestion for things to do, enter competitions, read feature articles and much more. 

For more information log on to www.mykidstime.ie or email info@mykidstime.ie

Weight Loss Programme

Join a fun 12 week challenge group to help you reach your weight loss goals.
Ongoing support and advice available.
All fees are returned as prizes to top achievers.
Starts: Family Resource Centre, Knockainy Road, Hospital, Tuesday 20th October 2009, 7-30pm
Call 087-7917630 to register.

Leave the city behind this Halloween

This Halloween the Ballyhoura Forest is offering a truly authentic Halloween experience.

With its rolling landscape of forested hills and rushing rivers, the area between Cork and Limerick is one of Ireland most beautiful and the organizers of the Ballyhoura Spook plan to harness the unique ambience of this wooded wonderland to provide a packed day of spooky thrills for the entire family with plenty of tales, ghosts and ghouls and witches and wizards.
The main children’s event is the haunted Halloween trail along which children and their families are led by guides with costumed characters.
Families must purchase tickets for a particular time slot to tour the trail with tours setting off from 4pm through to 7 pm. A whole host of Halloween activities will run continuously from 4pm to 8pm and tickets for the Ballyhoura Spook, costing €5 per child, must be booked in advance for what will be on of the year’s best children’s festivals.

 

Halloween night celebrations will reach a climax with the 1st ever Halloween Screamer, a 2 stage mountain bike race.
The event will see riders take to the woods for a 30 km day time stretch followed by a daunting 10 km night time trial through the forest,
alive with creatures of the night.
The races will start from the MTB Centre, a nationally renowned centre for mountain-biking, and head out into the deepest depths of the Ballyhoura Forest.
The night time trial will have bikers in costume setting off at speed every 30 seconds in what promises to be a great spectacle of colour and mountain bike skills.

 The Ballyhoura Spook also offers a fancy dress competition where revelers will be invited to march past a panel of judges, plenty apples, nuts, cakes, drinks and homemade pumpkin soup. Hotels in and around the Ballyhoura area are currently offering a huge
selection of specially priced breaks over with special deals from as little as 99 euro per person sharing for two nights accommodation plus evening meal.

 The advice form the promoter is to book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are strictly limited and tickets are selling fast.
To book today call Ballyhoura Fáilte on 063 91300

Galbally I.T.

Galbally IT Centre are currently holding computer courses in Basic , Intermediate and ECDL courses.
Please contact Ann Marie at 062-37113 or email: galballyent@yahoo.co.uk, also coming up on October 27th and 28th (Halloween Break)there will be a fun two day course in computers (introduction) and cookery (demostration and participation) for children aged 10 upwards.
Any queries also please contact Ann Marie at the above number.

Ballyhoura Spook.

The events organised on the cycling trails for Halloween are proving very popular for both the walks and games for primary school pupils and and cyclists.
Accordingly limits have been set for ther number of participants and early booking is recommended.
Volunteers aare also needed.
Contact Ballyhoura Failte at 063 91300.

Ballyhoura R.F.C.

The season has started with three very successful Saturday morning training sessions.
The Club are delighted with the numbers attending, particularly with the numbers of new recruits, but are still open for extra players.

Membership for adult supporters for the new season is now open.
Forms are available at www.ballyhourarfc.com or from any committee member.
All members are in with a chance to obtain tickets for each home Heineken Cup game.
All support is greatefully accepted.

Work Access

Do you have a disability or a mental health difficulty? 
Would you like some assistance to get a job? 
Work Access Ltd has helped many people with a disability or a mental health difficulty to become employed.
 
For further information contact David on 061 493095 or email david@workaccess.org or log onto www.workaccess.org 
This service is available in Limerick city and county.

Kilfinane Junior Chess Club

The Club re-opens on Saturday, October 10th in Teach Na Cille.
Registration fees are €15 per child or €€20 per family.
This fee is used to cover insurance.
Costs: Weekly fee, €2.00
Classes:
Beginners, 5.15 P.M.
Improvers, 5.45 P.M.
Experienced, 6.30 P.M.

Bridge Results

1. Betty Hurley & Mary Murphy
Joint 2nd: Jo Barry & Mary O Connor
                   Charlie Reynolds & Sarah Reynolds
4. Mairead Carr & Elizabeth Halpin