Tarbert GAA Notes



	Tarbert Notes - Week Ending 6th December

	THE senior citizens Christmas Party will be held at the Lanterns Hotel on this Sunday, December 15. Proceedings will commence with the celebration of Mass at 1pm (sharp) by Very Rev Maurice Brick, PP, followed by a meal. After the meal the senior citizens will be entertained with music, song and a bit of craic. Santa Claus will also pay a visit with his bag of goodies. Any person needing transport should contact any member of the Community Services.

	NK C’SHIP: The clash between Duagh and Listowel Emmets in the North Kerry senior championship semi–final in Shannon Park, Tarbert, on Sunday can only be described as one of the best games of football seen in the championship for years. In perfect conditions at the excellent Tarbert pitch this was a pulsating contest from the throw–in to the final whistle. It was a game that will live long in the memory of the huge and enthusiastic crowd for the sheer commitment, passion and fitness displayed by both teams over the hour. Duagh emerged victorious by a score of 2–6 to 0–9. With one game still to go the rejoicing by the Duagh supporters after the game was a joy to experience. Many in the attendance at the game in Tarbert on Sunday were loud in praise of the newly–built stand in Shannon Park and the well laid out steps that gave much more comfort to supporters watching the game.

	NK FINAL: The final of the Lanterns Hotel sponsored Bernard O’Callaghan Memorial North Kerry senior football final between Duagh and Castleisland Desmonds will be played in Stack Park, Ballybunion, on this Sunday at 2.30pm. Best of luck to local referee, Danny Enright, who refereed last Sunday’s semi–final and will be the referee for Sunday’s final in Ballybunion. Sunday’s game will be preceded by the U–21 B final between Ballydonoghue and Brosna.

	CHARITY WALK: The annual charity walk in aid of Fr Gerry Daly’s Redemptorists Poor Campaign for the less well off children and families living in Limerick City and County will take place this weekend from Thursday, December 12, to Sunday, December 15. The walk will again be led by Cllr Cormac Hurley, who is a native of Tarbert. The walkers will be in Tarbert area travelling from Askeaton on this Friday afternoon, December 13. The usual good support from the people of Tarbert will be much appreciated.

	WEDDING BELLS: The wedding took place in the Parish Church, Adare, on November 30, of Miss Eleanor O’Sullivan, daughter of Evelyn and Tony O’Sullivan, Doonard Lower, Tarbert and Mike Geary, son of Breda and Ned Geary, Ballyporeen, Co Tipperary. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev Mossy Brick, PP, Tarbert. Bridesmaids were Niamh and Aoife O’Sullivan, sisters of the bride and Siobhán Geary, sister of the groom. Bestman was John Geary, brother of the groom and groomsmen were Liam Geary, brother of the groom and Jim Kenneally. The reception was held at the Woodlands Hotel, Adare.

	GAA LOTTERY: There was no winner of the €6,500 Jackpot in the GAA Lottery draw held at the Wicked Wolf Bar on Sunday night. The numbers drawn were: 5, 6, 9, 13. Lucky Dip winners of €30 each were: Donal Liston, Michael Greaney, Ger McElligott, Mai Cregan. Bar prizewinners were: Bottle of Whiskey sponsored by the Wicked Wolf Bar — Danny Enright; €15 each — Donal White, Seán McCarthy, Bridie Davis. Promoters Prize, €15: Anthony Stack. The next Jackpot will be €6,600 and the draw will be held in the Shannon Ferry Bar on this Sunday night. All are welcome

	GAA MEETING: A meeting of the Tarbert GAA club will be held in the dressingrooms in Shannon Park on this Thursday night at 8.30pm.

	SHORE CHAMPIONSHIP: Well done to the two young Tarbert fishing enthusiasts, Richard Gormley and Brendan Gildea, Tieraclea Park, on their success at the Irish Shore Championships fished recently in Tramore. Richard came second in the Senior All–Ireland out of 117 competitors and Brendan came fourth in the Junior All–Ireland competition.

	BOOK LAUNCH: Congratulations to Mrs Mary Ellen O’Connell, Kilpadogue, Tarbert, who took part in the launching of the book “From Dawn till Dusk” which took place recently in Adare, Co Limerick. The book which was produced by As Duchas Dochas, Newcastle West, is a collection of stories told by people detailing some of the many events which go to form part of their life journeys. Mrs O’Connell was one of the many participants who provided stories for the book.

	DEATH: It was with regret the news was received in the parishes of Tarbert and Ballylongford of the unexpected death of Mr Joe Lynch, the Bronx, New York and late of Kilcolgan, Tarbert. Joe who emigrated to the USA over 50 years ago was an esteemed member of an old and popular family of the area. Over the years he loved to come back on regular holidays to his native Kerry where he still had many relations and friends. Back in the early ’50s, Joe served with the Armed Forces in the Korean War. He was predeceased by his sister, Mrs Mai O’Connor, Lislaughtin, Ballylongford, who died three years ago and is survived by his wife, Mary, three sons, one daughter, brothers, Stevie of Lislaughtin, John of Boston, sisters, Mrs Margaret McNamara, Scarriff, Co Clare, Mrs Jerry Murphy, New York, Mrs Sadie Finucane, New York, Mrs Kathleen Lakes, New York, numerous relatives and friends to whom sympathy is extended.

	ESTUARY ATHLETIC CLUB: Estuary AC held its first victory night in the Lanterns Hotel last Thursday night. The night proved a great success and would not have been possible without kind sponsors, Acorn Life and Patrick Kelly Financial Advisor. The night reflected on a wonderful year in track and field athletics most notably the girls U–9 relay team consisting of Eadaoin Wall (Tarbert), Darragh McDonnell (Tarbert), Stephanie Collins (Lenamore), Tara Finnucane (Moyvane/Knockanure) and Róisín Considine (Tarbert) who won gold medals in the All–Irelands. John McGinley kindly sponsored new club tracksuits for the girls and Patrick Kelly presented each of them with a silver cup. Also provided with new club tracksuits were sister and brother, Michelle and Stephen Foley (Lenamore) who both received bronze All–Ireland relay medals. David Culhane (Ballylongford) was presented with a gift token for receiving a gold All–Ireland relay medal. All athletes had a very enjoyable night and we look forward to the coming year where we hope to build on this success. The club would like to thank all those who sponsored spot prizes and of course Acorn Life and Patrick Kelly for hosting the night.

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