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  Tarbert Notes - Week Ending 6th December
   
  TARBERT lost one of its oldest and most esteemed members of the community in the death on Thursday, November 28, of Mrs Mary Carmody (nee Stack), Tarmons House, Tarbert, which took place at the residence of her son, Dr Pascal Carmody, Killaloe, Co Clare. Aged 91 years, she was mother of Bishop Eddie
Carmody, Corpus Christi, Texas and of Sr Mary Carmody, Mercy Convent, Carlow and her death leaves a void in the ranks of the older generation. Mrs Carmody, who was a native of Beale, Ballybunion, was a member of a very well known and widely connected family and a mother of 13 children, ten sons and three daughters. The Carmody family lived in Ahalana, Moyvane, before moving to live in Tarmons in the early ’50s. The deceased lady was a woman of great faith, a caring mother and her top priorities all her long life was her family and
the home. One of her favourite pastimes was reading and she loved the regular visits by her neighbours and family members. During her latter years she was cared for in her home by her son Finbar and daughter–in–law Ita and was blessed with the company of her grandchildren. Despite her failing health over the past 12 months, Mrs Carmody had her full faculties up to the time of her death and even had all her Christmas cards sent out. For the past two months she was cared for at the home of her son Pascal and daughter–in–law Frieda in Killaloe. The throng of mourners who paid their respects when the remains arrived at St Mary’s Church, Tarbert, from Killaloe on Friday night and again at the Mass and funeral on Saturday testified to the high esteem in which Mrs Carmody and her family were held. The chief celebrant at the concelebrated funeral Mass was Bishop Eddie Carmody, son of the deceased lady. The other concelebrants were Very Rev Mossy Brick, PP, Tarbert; Very Rev Philip O’Connor, PP, Ballylongford; Very Rev Michael Fleming, PP, Moyvane; Fr Bob Malone, Killaloe; Fr Mossy Dillane, Clonfert; Fr Pat Kelly, Athea; Fr Martin Hegarty, PP, Ballybunion; Fr John Shine, Kenmare; Fr Ger Aherne, Carlow; Fr John Killeen, Ballinasloe; Fr Tom Mahon, Knockanure and Fr Bernard O’Reilly, Dublin. Family members participate in the readings, prayers of the faithful, the offertory procession and singing of the hymns. Before the remains were removed from the church, Mrs Carmody’s favourite song, The Cliffs of Dooneen was sung by Deirdre Carmody. The burial took place in Kilnaughtin cemetery. Mrs Carmody was predeceased by her husband Michael, who died 25 years ago and is survived by her ten sons, Bishop Eddie Carmody (Texas); Dr Michael Carmody (Dublin); John (Moyvane); Brendan (Sallowglen, Tarbert); Peter (Ennis); Dr Patrick Carmody (Killaloe); Maurice (Navan); Finbar (Tarmons, Tarbert); Noel (London) and Martin (Monalee, Co Limerick); three daughters, Mrs Eileen O’Connell (Tarbert); Mrs Sheila Flanagan (Moate, Co Westmeath) and Sr Mary Carmody (Carlow); sons–in–law, daughters–in–law; sister, Mrs Kitty O’Connor, Ballyduff; 38 grandchildren; 12 great–grandchildren and two great–great grandchildren, numerous relatives, friends and neighbours to whom sympathy of the community is extended.
   
  NS PARENTS ASSOCIATION: Tarbert National School Parents’ Association held their AGM recently and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Chairperson, Emer O’Sullivan; Secretary, Kathleen Lehane; Treasurer, Patricia O’Connor. The annual raffle was held in the school on November 28 and the results were as follows: 1st prize, Marian O’Leary, Tieraclea Park; 2nd prize, Louise Reidy, Doonard Crescent; 3rd prize, Caitríona O’Connor, Glencullaire. Congratulations to the prizewinners and thanks to all who contributed to the raffle and many thanks to our sponsors this year — Barrons Centra Supermarket and Enrights Restaurant, Tarbert. The raffle realised almost€1,000 for the school.
   
  CRAFT FAIR: Tarbert Development Association will hold their annual Craft Fair at the Lanterns Hotel, Tarbert, on this Sunday, December 8, from 12 noon to 6pm. Activities on the day will include a varied selection of stalls
selling everything from crafts to home baking, bric–a–brac to jewellery and raffles for various prizes. The Christmas Craft Fair is the main fund–raising event by the Development Association and members of the public are asked to come along and support it and a great day out for all the family is guaranteed.
   
  LONDON NEWS: There was a big turnout at the 238th anniversary Mass and AGM of the London/Tarbert Association held at St Gabriel’s Social Club, Holloway Road, London, on November 28. After the Mass the AGM was held in a happy gathering of many Tarbert people and for the first time two ladies were elected Chairperson and Vice–Chairperson of the Association. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Fr John O’Connor; Chairperson, Mamie O’Brien; Vice–Chairperson, Mai Flynn; Secretary, Ann Mangan; Asst Sec, Geraldine Mangan; Treasurers, Thomas McCarthy and Josephine Cotter; PRO, Tommy O’Callaghan; Vice–Presidents, Fr Tommy O’Hanlon, Fr Jimmy O’Hanlon, John Fitzgerald, Georgie O’Connell, Kathleen Dempsey, Mike Holly, Dony O’Connell, Maureen Fitzgerald, John O’Connell, Michael O’Connell, Bridget O’Connell, John Mangan.
   
  GAA LOTTERY: There was no winner of the €6,400 Jackpot in the GAA Lottery draw held at Savage’s Bar on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were: 2, 9, 15, 23. Lucky Dip winners of €30 each were: Anna Fox, Donal Finucane, Tony Barry, John O’Donnell. Bar prizewinners were: Bottle of Brandy sponsored by Savage’s Bar: Ann Stack; €15 each to: Noreen Carrig, Anthony Stack, JerrySavage; Promoters Prize of €15: Anthony Stack. The next Jackpot will be €6,500 and the draw will take place at the Wicked Wolf Bar on this Sunday night at 11.30pm. All are welcome.
   
  GAA NEWS: The annual GAA social will be held on Friday, February 7, at the Lanterns Hotel and it is planned to have the Tarbert GAA Convention during the Christmas holidays.
   
  RESIDENTS’ DRAW: The following were the prizewinners in the Kilpadogue Residents’ private draw held last weekend: 1st prize, €25 voucher donated by Michael Hennessy: Breda O’Neill; 2nd prize, meat set donated by Tom Buckley: Hannah Carmody; 3rd prize, basket of candles donated by Joe Kissane: Peggy and Johnny Shanahan; 4th prize, plum pudding donated by Breda Histon: Margaret Donovan.
   
  NK CHAMPIONSHIP: Due to the atrocious weather conditions on Sunday the North Kerry football championship semi–final game was not played at Shannon Park, Tarbert. The game has been refixed for Tarbert on this Sunday at 2.30pm. The big disappointment on Sunday was that the game was not called off earlier in the day as both teams, Listowel Emmets and Duagh and many supporters had arrived in Tarbert assuming the game was going ahead.
   
  BUSY BEAVERS: In recent weeks the Beavers have planted bulbs at the entrance to St Mary’s church in anticipation of spring. Firewood saved from an earlier fund–raiser by the Beavers will be shared with our senior citizens before Christmas. At the Craft Fair to be held at the Lanterns Hotel on this Sunday there will be raffles at the Beavers table for a home made Christmas cake, plum puddings and shopping vouchers for the grocery shops in Tarbert. Magic and surprises are in store for our members’ Christmas Party. All this
due to tremendous local support.
   
  SYMPATHIES: The death took place recently in London of Mr Brian Page, son of Aubrey and Bridget (nee Mulcaire), Page of Feltham, London, to whom sympathy is extended. Sympathy is also extended to Eugene and Tom Mulcaire, Doonard, Tarbert and to all relatives. Sympathy of the community is extended to Jack Mallet. Tieraclea Park, Tarbert, on the death of his father, Mr Jerry Mallet of Derry. The death took place on Friday at her residence of Mrs Geraldine Coyne, Sandhill Road, Ballybunion, wife of the late Barry Coyne, former Bank Manager at AIB Tarbert. Burial took place in Kilnaughtin cemetery, Tarbert, on Sunday. She is survived by her sons, Mick and Paddy, daughters, Mary and Ger, sons–in–law, daughters–in–law, grandchildren and relatives to whom sympathy of the community is extended.
   
  ESTUARY AC: Will hold a victory party for all registered athletics on Thursday night, December 5, at the Lanterns Hotel, Tarbert, at 7pm sharp. All registered welcome. Thanks to Acorn Life and Pat Kelly Auctioneers who have kindly sponsored the night.
   
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