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EPA is satisfied with safety of red mud ponds at Aughinish RusAL
THE Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) has taken independent advice about the red-mud ponds at Aughinish RusAL and is satisfied that the design of the structure is in keeping with international best-practice.
World renowned chef gives Dunraven Arms the thumbs up and tweets in praise
IN a world now teeming with master chefs, the name of Michel Roux Snr still stands out.
Cousins in court after violent attack in Newcastle West
TWO cousins were granted bail when they appeared in court charged in connection with a violent incident in Newcastle West last week.
Limerick drug dealer caught in undercover sting
a County Limerick man has pleaded guilty to drugs offences after he was “caught red handed” selling heroin and cocaine to undercover gardai.
Kilcornan Notes
May 18
CHURCH NEWS: Minister of the Word is Katie Shiels Saturday May 18 and Eilís Griffin for Sunday May 19
May 4
LOTTO: The Kilcornan Lotto results for Saturday April 27. There was no winner of the jackpot. Lucky dips: Gary Maher, B. Collins c/o Marita Sheehy, Kelly Anne Sheehy and Kevin Collins. Next week’s jackpot will be €3,400.00.
Apr 27
Trad night at the Coach: Another traditional music night will be held in the Coach Inn on Friday 26th April. Our first night was a great success and we welcome everyone back for another lively night of entertainment. The legendary Mickey Dunne will be back playing uileann pipes and fiddle supported by a group of musicians, a few singers and we will dance a set or two. Starting at 9.30pm so we can fit it all in. Your support would be most welcome to make the Irish night a regular feature locally.
Kildimo Notes
May 18
ANNIVERSARIES: Mass in St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday May 12 was celebrated for the late Michael O’Donnell’s first anniversary and on Sunday May 19 the memory of Ellie McDonnell will be recalled with Mass in her honour.
May 4
RECENT DEATHS: The funeral of the late Norrie Griffin of Clorane took place to Kilcornan cemetery following Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church Adare on April 27. Sympathy is extended to her sons and her extended family. The death of Mary Hartnett, nee Ahern, formerly of Athea and of the Station House Adare took place to the local cemetery following Requiem Mass in Holy Trinity Church Adare on Saturday, April 27. Sympathy is offered to her two sons and four daughters and their families and other relations. The funeral of Tom O’Grady took place to the local cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church at noon on Monday April 29. Sympathy is extended to his wife Carmel (nee Griffin), their children and extended families. Sympathy is also offered to Edwina Nash of Court, on the recent death of her brother
Apr 27
RECENT DEATHS: Sympathy is extended to Mrs Neville on the recent death of her brother Denis Foster and to Helen O’Rourke, Ardlahan on the death of her mother Joan Gethins of Sligo.
Adare Notes
May 18
SHOUNTRADE QUIZ WINNERS: The Shountrade NS quiz team of Orlagh McNamara, Seán Connolly, William Cahill and Kevin O’Flaherty are the overall winners of the Credit Union Quiz Competition. They received wonderful prizes from Rathkeale & District Credit Union and were presented with the Perpetual Shield on Friday, May 3rd. Many thanks for Rathkeale & District Credit Union’s very generous cash sponsorship which financed a new sound system in their Halla. Shountrade NS are also delighted to have won the shield in the Coláiste na Trócaire Hurling Blitz.
May 11
ADARE ALZHEIMER TEA DAY: The Alzheimer Day Care Centre, Adare would like to invite you to join them today, Thursday 9 May from 10.00 am to 3pm for their TEA DAY. There will be a cake sale and raffle on the Day. Your Support will be greatly appreciated.
May 4
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The Society of African Missions annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock, will take place on Sat 25 May. A bus will leave the Village Hall at 8am sharp, if you are interested please contact Rose Brennan on 0871238590.
Apr 27
ADARE COMMUNITY OFFICE: The Adare Community Office is now up and running and currently updating its data base of clubs and services in the village. If your club or organisation would like to be included in this data base or your details updated please call in or email adarecommunityoffice@gmail.com . Check out our website http://adarecommunitycouncil.wordpress.com/ for regular updates and current events. We would like to take this opportunity to formally thank Barry O’Halloran and his BBnet team who generously installed and provided the community council with wireless broadband for the office. A fantastic service by a local business.
Askeaton Notes
May 18
Askeaton/Ballysteen Community council lotto draw: The jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were 6, 10, 16 and 25. The lucky dip winners were Michelle & Aimee Sheehan c/o F. McCarthy, Nancy Harte c/o U. McCarthy, Gearoid Walsh c/o S Balpe, John Jnr Loughnane & D Doupe c/o M McKnight, Noelene Maune c/o PO. Next week’s jackpot is €2,600 and the venue is Hallinan’s.
May 11
Askeaton/ballysteen community council lotto: The jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were 3, 10, 16 and 28. The lucky dip winnners were Liam Hernon c/o A Goggin; Siobhan Sachdev c/o U McCarthy; B Edwards c/o J McCarthy; Jim Casey c/o J McCarthy and Mary Casey c/o J McCarthy. Next week’s jackpot is €2,500 and the venue is Cagney’s
May 4
Ballysteen lotto: The jackpot was not won. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 15 and 20. The lucky dip winners were John Gallagher c/o Cathal and Paul; Mary Shier c/o Declan Shier and Mark Ranahan c/o John Anglim.
Apr 27
Ballysteen point-to-point: Under the auspices of Stonehall Harriers will be held on this Sunday, April 28, starting at 2.30pm.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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