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Limerick man stored drugs worth €140k in ditch
A YOUNG man who admitted storing drugs worth more than €140,000 in a ditch near his rural home was sentenced to three years imprisonment.
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JP McManus to host party to mark opening of new GAA ground
THE finishing touches are being put to Staker Wallace GAA club grounds ahead of next week’s celebratory party to mark the official opening of the sports facility.
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Letters to America evoke memories of the past
PENNED in beautiful handwriting and featuring perfect spelling and impeccable manners, over 50 letters sent to and from Bruff between the 1920s and 1970s will go on display in the town this summer.
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Gang’s getaway driver was caught after dramatic pursuit
A DRIVER who engaged gardai in a pursuit on narrow roads around County Limerick was found hiding in dense undergrowth a number of fields away from the road outside Newcastle West where he had abandoned the car.
Extra meeting at Limerick Racecouse to help injured jockeys
MANAGEMENT at Limerick Racecourse have been applauded by Horse Racing Ireland for spearheading a fundraising fixture – the entire proceeds of which will go to the Jockeys Emergency Fund.
Kilmallock Notes
May 18
KILMALLOCK SOCIAL SERVICE COUNCIL: The monthly meeting took place on Monday April29. The Chairman, Michael Barry, presided. The council wishes to thank everyone who contributed to the recent Church Gate Collection. Nora Tobin and Maureen O’Connor will do the next Nursing Home Visitation. The Chiropody Clinic on May 8 was organised by Paddy Tobin and Mary Barry. The AGM os Kilmallock Social services was held recently. Mr Michael Barry, Chairman in his address thanked HSE West, County Council and FAS for the help they gave during the year, alsothosewho gave donations and those who contributed to our Annual Collection and to all who help to deliver dinners daily. He mentioned the good work done by the organisation, foremost the provision of 25 to 30 dinners daily Monday to Friday, Chiropody once a month, visits to Nursin Homes on a regular basis and the Christmas Party. The Secretary, Nora Tobin in her report thanked our excellend cook Patsy O’Sullivan and her assistants Denis McCarthy for his help and all the members of the Social Service who are never found wanting when needed. The Treasurer Betty O’connor gave an excellent account of our finances. Here we would like to thank Houlihans Bar through X-Factor for the generous donation of €600 and to the O’Brien family for their donation from Patrick’s Funeral RIP. Congratulations were expressed to Paddy Tobin, Hon Treaurer, on his 90th Birthday. Election of Officers were as follows: Chairman Micheal Barry, Vice Chairman Donie Healy, Secretary Nora Tobin, Asst Secretary Sr. Teresa, Treasurer Betty O’Connor, Asst Treasurer Paddy Tobin. PRO Mary Barry. Committee Canon Willie Fitzmaurice, Maureen O’Connor, Ann O’Donnell, Joan Kelly and Ned Murphy. Dinner volunteers Mike Kelly Paddy Gubbins, Joe McGrath and MichaelRyan. After the meeting Mass was celebrated by Canon Willie Fitzmaurice for the deceased members of the Council. Tea and Joan’s apple tart were served.
May 11
KILMALLOCK MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: Kilmallock & District Mental Health Association are holding their AGM on Thursday May 16, at 4.30pm, in Ivy Gate Day Centre. New members welcome, contact Bridget on 063 98849 for more information.
May 4
INTERNATIONAL WALKING FESTIVAL: This coming weekend from Friday May 3 to Monday May 6 inclusive the International Walking Festival offers walks from marathon length for the more experienced walker to gentle educational entertaining walks for the whole family. The festival offers over 30 guided walks, led by people from local communities and the Ballyhoura Bears Walking Club. The schedule offers walks for all levels of ability from the undulating green pastures, woodlands and rolling hills to the high peaks of the Galty Mountains. The area is a walkers paradise with unspoilt beauty and a variety of landscapes and there is something for eveyone at this years festival, whether you enjoy a family day out or a serious hike. For more information log onto www.visitballyhoura.com
Apr 27
KILMALLOCK BUSINESS & RETAILERS INCENTIVE SCHEME: Limerick City and County Councils has introduced a new Business & Retail Incentive Scheme in Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale. www.lcc.ie/Community_and_Enterprise/IncentiveScheme Applications are now invited for 2013. The Business & Retail Incentive Scheme provides financial incentives to encourage new businesses to open in designated areas of Kilmallock, Newcastle West and Rathkeale. Occupiers of vacant properties are offered incentives for higher order retail and office uses. The scheme is intended to address property vacancy rates, improve streetscapes and to support the business community. The grant relief provided under the scheme for vacant property is:
Apr 20
KILMALLOCK GOLF SOCIETY: Second Outing 2013 - Kilmallock golf society made the trip to Ballykisteen last Saturday April 13 for our second outing of the year. Ballykisteen was in superb condition with excellent fairways and super fast greens it provided a great test of the golfing skills of the 41 members who took part in the outing. Given the weather conditions and the fact that the course was playing though the pundits had predicted that a score of 40 points would be very hard to beat. James Connery was in the very first group to return to the club house and posting a score of 41 points he had a long nervous wait to see if it was good enough for the win. And so it proved to be with only James Finn coming close to challenge but alas for James Finn a minus one proved very costly. James Connery had a near flawless round but the highlight had to be the birdie’s he made on the 16th and 17th holes which really put a gloss on the card, the putter must have been on fire. Special mention must also be made of Anthony Fitzgerald who scored an impressive 40 points and finished third. At Ballykisteen the society also welcomed back “new members” John Brazill and Altus Meyer. The presentation of prizes took place that evening at Fitzgerald’s bar in Kilmallock there was a good turn out and a big thank you must go to Mike and his staff who looked after us so well. FULL RESULTS – 1. James Connery 41 points, 2 James Finn 41-1 points, 3 Anthony Fitzgerald 40 points, 4 Ger Finn 39-1 points, 5 JJ Mulcahy 37 points, 6 Nick Hayes 37 points. Front nine Dan Lordan and Back nine Kieran Donegan. COMPETITIONS
Castletown Notes
May 18
Castletown-Ballyagran GAA Lottery: Numbers Drawn: 5-8-10-11. There was no Jackpot Winner. Lucky Dip: €50 Pat Farrell, Ballyagran; €20 Patrick O’Brien, Drewscourt; €20 Colm Carroll, Ballyagran and €20 Kevin Murphy, Incha. This Weeks Jackpot: €3,700.
May 11
Castletown-Ballyagran G.A.A. Lottery: Numbers Drawn: 4-6-7-14. Lucky Dip:€50 Angela Dillon, Ballyagran; €20 Paddy Donegan, Ballyagran; €20 Auty and Ann O’Leary, Ballyagran and €20 John Slevin Charleville
Apr 20
DEATH: RIP Michael Kennedy, Gortroe, Castletown. who died Friday, April 5 at the Bons Secour Hospital. Our thoughts go to his family, relatives and friends. Removal took place on Sunday evening from Michaels home to St Michaels Church, Ballyagran. After the requiem Mass on Monday, burial took place in Castletown Cememtary.
Ardpatrick Notes
May 18
CHURCH READERS: The following are the readers at masses this weekend, Freddie Ward at the 7pm on Saturday evening and Aileen O’ Dwyer at the 10am on Sunday morning.
May 18
CHURCH READERS: The following are the readers at masses this weekend, Freddie Ward at the 7pm on Saturday evening and Aileen O’ Dwyer at the 10am on Sunday morning.
Ardpatrick
CHURCH READERS: The following are the readers at masses this weekend, Sean O’ Riordan at the 7pm on Saturday evening and Ferghal O’ Sullivan at the 10am on Sunday morning.
May 4
CHURCH READERS: The following are the readers at masses this weekend, Joanne Sheehy at the 7pm on Saturday evening and Michelle Goggin at the 10am on Sunday morning.
Apr 27
CHURCH READERS: The following are the readers at masses this weekend, Eamon O’ Riordan at the 7pm on Saturday evening and Pat O’ Dwyer at the 10am on Sunday morning.
Knockainey Notes
May 18
CARD RESULTS: winners with 10 games each Sean Madden & Martin Troy and D.J. Ryan & Denis Walshe. Table Prizes: Norita Winters & Joe O’Meara, Deirdre Browne & Tom Sheehy, Kathleen Barry & Moira Winters, John Clancy & Tommy Riordan. Raffle: EUR50 Mary O’Riordan, EUR25 Deirdre Browne, EUR20 Mary Sheedy, EUR10 Anna Slattery, EUR10 Tony Barry, EUR10 Mary O’Riordan. Cards every Sunday night at 8.30pm in Knockainey Community Centre. All are welcome.
May 11
CARD RESULTS: winners with 9 games Kathleen & Liam Roche and with 8 games each Nora O’Riordan & Peg O’Grady, Anna Slattery & Eddie O’Dea, Dano Murnae & Mike O’Dwyer. Table Prizes: Dolores Barry & James O’Leary, Deirdre Browne & Tom Sheehy, John Clancy & Tommy Riordan, D.J. Ryan & Denis Walshe. Raffle: €50 Dick Laffan, €25 Billy O’Mahoney, €20 Deirdre Browne, €10 Chrissie O’Sullivan, €10 Deirdre Browne, €10 Tony Barry. Cards every Sunday evening in Knockainey Community Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome
May 4
CARD RESULTS:winners with 10 games Anne O’Dwyer & Michael O’Leary and with 9 games each Chrissie O’Sullivan & John Sheehan, Donie Casey & Brendan O’Brien, Carmel Quirke & Pat Reale. Table Prizes; Mary Sheedy & Alec Hogan, Norita Winters & Joe O’Meara, Kathleen & Liam Roche, Jimmy O’Mahoney & Pascal Noonan. Raffle: EUR50 Sean Madden, EUR25 Deirdre Browne, EUR20 Liam Roche, EUR10 Deirdre Browne, EUR10 Deirdre Browne, EUR10 Kathleen Barry. Cards every Sunday eveing at 8.30pm in Knockainey Community Centre. All are welcome.
Apr 27
CARD RESULTS: Winners with 8 games each Anne Sweeney & Seamus O’Dwyer and John Sheehan & Chrissie O’Sullivan. Table Prizes; Kathleen Roche & Liam Roche, Mary Sheehy & Alec Hogan, Mike O’Dwyer & Dano Murnane and Mary & Liam O’Riordan. Raffle: EUR50 Nora Ryan, EUR30 Chrissie O’Sullivan, EUR20 Tommy Riordan, EUR10 Seamus O’Dwyer, EUR10 Eugene Grant, EUR10 Anna Slattery. Cards every Sunday evening at 8pm in Knockainey Community Centre, all are welcome.
Apr 20
CARD RESULTS: Winners with 11 games D.J Ryan & Denis Walsh and with 10 games each Pat Reale & Carmel Quirke and Dolores Barry & Mary Clifford. Table Prizes: Ann O’Dwyer & Michael O’Leary, Deirdre Browne & Tom Sheehy, Peggy & Paddy Luddy, Nora & Pat Ryan. Raffle: EUR50 Liam O’Riordan, EUR25 D.J Ryan, EUR20 Deirdre Browne, EUR10 Mary Catherine Buckley, EUR10 Eugene Grant, EUR10 Dick Laffan.
Bruff Notes
May 18
SCOIL DEAN CUSSEN: Enrolement forms for new pupils starting in September 2013 are now available in the school office. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
May 11
SCOIL DEAN CUSSEN: Enrolement forms for new pupils starting in September 2013 are now available in the school office. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
May 4
SCOIL DEAN CUSSEN: Enrolement forms for new pupils starting in September 2013 are now available in the school office. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
Apr 27
SCOIL DEAN CUSSEN: Enrolement forms for new pupils starting in September 2013 are now available in the school office. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
Apr 20
SCOIL DEAN CUSSEN: Enrolement forms for new pupils starting in September 2013 are now available in the school office. We look forward to welcoming your child to our school community.
Ballinvreena Notes
May 18
ballinvreena cards: 1st Mike Green & Pat Condon and Pat Raleigh & Jim English. Table prize: Joe Carey & Helen O’Brien; Donie & Joan Hannon and Tom Callaghan &Tom Lyons. Raffle: Joe Carey €50, Mike O’Brien €40, Eoin Howard €40 and Larry English €20.
May 11
Cards Results: From May 6. 1st Mike Green & Pat Condon; 2nd Eilleen Mansell & Paddy Quinlan; Deirdre Browne & Tom Hanley; Francie Fitz & Jim Murphy; Ger Healion & Tom O Brien and Davy Joe O Sullivan & Tim Fennesy
May 4
cards results: From April 29. 1st Deirdre Browne & Tom Hanley; 2nd Bridget Fitzgearld & Ann O’Connell and Mike O’Regan & Breda O’Donnell.
Apr 20
Glenbrohane community association fundraising: varity concert is on in the hall Glenbrohane on April 19 at 8.30 sharp with Mike Cleary and friends in aid of Kyle McCarthy adults €5, children €2.
Bruree Notes
May 18
CANCER COLLECTION: The church gate collection for cancer will take place at masses this weekend, Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated.
May 11
HAVE YOU OLD PHOTOS?: Rockhill and Bruree will host its own Gathering 2013 weekend in the parish come the middle of September. The gathering is a year long, countrywide festival aimed at attracting the huge Irish diaspora worldwide home to their native part of Ireland to share the very best of Irish culture, tradition, and history.
Apr 27
RAMBLING HOUSE: Following on the success of the first one, the next Rambling House will be held on the first Friday in May, i.e. May 3rd.
Apr 20
RAMBLING HOUSE: Following on the success of the first one, the next Rambling House will be held on the first Friday in May, i.e. May 3rd.
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