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  Tarbert Notes - Week Ending 21st February
   
  IT was with deep sadness and regret people of the parish heard of the news on Friday night of the death of Very Rev Canon Jimmy O’Connell, PP, VF, Killorglin and former Parish Priest of Tarbert. Fr Jimmy as he was known by the people of Tarbert where he served for almost five and a half years, died in University Hospital, Cork, on Friday night after an illness bravely borne
these past few months. A native of Causeway, Fr Jimmy was ordained in 1967 and then spent three years as Emigrant Chaplain in London. Following his return to the diocese he was made curate in Killeentierna where he served until 1973. Fr Jimmy was then appointed School Chaplain for Castleisland and Assistant Director of Youth.
In 1977 he was appointed Director of Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, where he served with dedication for 16 years. He was made a curate in the parish of Ballylongford (Asdee) in 1994 where he served for 18 months before being appointed Parish Priest of Tarbert in September 1995.
During his years in Tarbert he will be specially remembered for the refurbishment of St Mary’s Church, which was just completed when he was transferred to Killorglin in January 2001. He will also be remembered for his compassion and sympathy for families in times of bereavement, his great love for the old Christian traditions and his vision to get so many parishioners exercising different ministries in the Church.
Fr Jimmy was an inspiration to all who knew him and will be sadly missed by his family and friends and will be a great loss to the diocese of Kerry.
Fr Jimmy’s remains reposed in St James’ Church, Killorglin, on Saturday night and after a Prayer Service on Sunday the removal took place to Casey’s Funeral Home, Causeway. The esteem in which Fr Jimmy was held in Tarbert was reflected in the big numbers of Tarbert people who were among the huge attendance at the removal of his remains to St John’s Church, Causeway and
again at the concelebrated funeral Mass and burial in the adjoining cemetery on Monday.
The chief concelebrant at the Mass was Fr Jimmy’s cousin, Very Rev John Lawlor, PP, Ballydonoghue and the homily was delivered by Very Rev Michael Fleming, PP, Moyvane. The attendance of about 100 clergy included priests from the diocese and friends and classmates of the deceased and from Tarbert, Fr Mossy Brick, PP; Fr Tommy O’Hanlon and Fr Liam Murphy as well as former Tarbert Comprehensive School Chaplains, Fr Declan O’Connor, Fr Pat O’Donnell and Fr David Gunn.
Fr Jimmy is survived by his brother John (Causeway), sisters, Mrs Angela Davoren (Causeway); Mrs Phyllis Galvin (Ardagh); sister–in–law, Norma; brothers–in–law, Michael and Tom; aunt Dora (Leeds), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends to whom sympathy is extended.
   
  MEDAL WINNERS:Congratulations to the Prendiville sisters from Pulleen on their fine achievements at the Munster Juvenile Indoor championships held in Nenagh on Saturday.
In the girls 12–15, 1000m walk, Sorcha Prendiville won the gold in a record time of 4.59 knocking six seconds off the previous record of 5.05. In the same event Sinéad Prendiville won the silver medal in a time of 5.34, making it a 1st and 2nd for the two sisters. This success is not achieved without a lot of effort and hard work at training and great credit is due to the two athletes and also to their parents Thomas and Sarah Prendiville who give them every support.
   
  WEDDING BELLS: The wedding took place at St Mary’s Church, Tarbert, on February 8 of Mary Ferris, daughter of Lizzie and Seán Ferris, Glencullare, Tarbert and Paul Moriarty, son of Mary and Jim Moriarty, Droum, Glenbeigh. Bridesmaids were Catherine Ferris, sister of the bride and Ursula Dunne. Bestman was Kevin Moriarty and groomsman was James Moriarty, brothers of the
groom. Flower girl was Elaine Dunne. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev Mossy Brick, PP, Tarbert, assisted by Very Rev Anthony O’Sullivan, PP, Glenbeigh. The reception was held at Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. The couple will reside in Rathfarnham, Dublin. The bride’s aunt, Mrs Mary Anne Desousa, accompanied by her husband, Cliff, travelled from the USA for the
wedding.
   
  PLAY: The smash hit play “Bawdy and Soul” will be staged at the Comprehensive School, Tarbert, on Friday, February 28, at 8pm (sharp). Tickets at €10 each can be booked at the school office, phone: 068/36105. Early booking is advisable as tickets are limited. The proceeds from the
play will go towards the School Book Fund.
   
  GAA LOTTERY: A huge crowd packed the Shannon Ferry Bar on Valentine’s Night for the first of the Friday night Lottery draws by the Tarbert GAA club. The club would like to thank everyone for their support and also thank the musicians and singers who provided entertainment on the night. There was no winner of the €7,400 Jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 10, 13, 18, 25. Lucky
Dip winners of €30 each were: John Healy, Jimmy Henchey, Alice Ryan, Christine Histon. Bar prizewinners were: Danny Enright €15 in the envelope draw. €15, John Quinlan. There were also numerous spot prizes on the night. The next Jackpot will be €7,500 with the envelope Jackpot at €75 and the draw will be held at the Lanterns Hotel on this Friday night. All are welcome.
   
  BÓRD NA NÓG: There was a very disappointing turnout for the Bórd na nÓg Convention which was held in the Community Centre on Thursday night. After a long discussion it was decided to proceed with the meeting and appoint a provisional committee and mentors to some of the teams. Unfortunately there is at present no trainer for the U–10 and U–16 teams, both having promising panels of players. It is now planned to have an additional meeting at a later date to appoint these positions and parents as well as any interested past and present footballers are asked to attend and support this meeting.
   
  LOCAL HISTORY: A further meeting will b held in the Community Centre on next Monday night, February 24, to organise a part–time course on local history studies incorporating communication and research skills. Ultimately it is hoped to compile a booklet on local history of the area and of all the different townlands. Everyone is welcome.
   
  CAKE SALE: The Shannonside Women’s Group are organising a Cake Sale in aid of the local Special Olympics. Anyone who would like to bake or help in any way can contact any member of the Women’s Group. The Cake Sale will be held in the Community Centre on Saturday night, March 1, after the Vigil Mass.
   
  GAA: The Tarbert senior team were well beaten by Ballyduff in the North Kerry Div 2 final at Knocknagoshel on Sunday. The final score was: 1–14 to 0–7. The first half was evenly contested with Ballyduff leading 0–7 to 0–6. Tarbert fell apart completely in the second half only registering one score in the final minute of the game.
The Tarbert team was: N Kelly, K Deenihan, G Holly, S Stack, S Deenihan, D Kiely, Eugene O’Connell, A Holly, Eoin O’Connell, D Lanigan, K Wren, A Langan, N Stack, J Wren, P O’Connell. Subs (all played): John Holly, Jimmy Holly, M O’Sullivan, F Scannell, C Lanigan.
   
  GAA MEMBERSHIP: The closing date for membership of the Tarbert GAA club is February 28, Membership costs €10 and students €5. Players who have paid their insurance premium of €25 are automatic members.
   
   
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