Tarbert GAA Notes



	Tarbert Notes - Week Ending 25th September

	ANOTHER: successful year for the towns entry in the Tidy Towns competition, culminated in a five point improvement in the marks from 227 to 232 pts out of possible 300. Pride of place goes to the built environment and to the residential areas. Both have achieved over 80% success and it is a credit to the quality of care the people give to their houses and gardens. The low pts are roads, streets and back areas at 67.5 %, and litter control at 70. The work of a core group of dedicated citizens and the continued good work of the Fas employees keep the performance moving upwards. There is a big financial outlay on grass maintenance and weed control.

	GAA LAUNCH: The Swanky Bar, was packed on Thursday night for the preliminary launch of the programme for the centenary celebrations in 2004 of the Tarbert GAA club. Among those present for the launch was N Kerry Board Chairman, Der O’Connor, club Sec Joe Langan, welcomed everyone and said a full and varied programme was planned by the club for the centenary, and that the opening ceremony would be part of the New Years Eve celebrations. Joe said the club has come a long way since the day sin the Bridewell field and the Horse park, as we now have an excellent pitch in Shannon Park and a new stand. Club Chairman, Anthony Stack appealed for a community effort for the centenary year, and said he hoped that many parishioners and local organisations would get involved and that all suggestions or ideas would be welcome. The Chairman wished a speedy recovery to John McGee, one of Tarberts great Gaels, and wished Patsy O’Connell trainer of the Athea football team, the best of luck in the Limerick Co final. He also congratulated Johnny and Helen Wren and Mossy and Bridie Horan who were celebrating their wedding anniversaries on the night. He also thanked the Swanky Bar for the food and entertainment supplied. At the launch, some great entertainment of music, song and story telling was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Great credit is due to all from outside the parish who participated, and they included Gabriel Fitzmaurice, Owen Hand, Matty Thompson, Tom Moore and John Hogan as well as many local singers. At the launch copies of the preliminary programme were distributed. The final programme will be published on December 19.

	WEDDING BELLS: The wedding took place at St Marys Church, Dingle on Sept 13 of Miss Gabriella Kiely, daughter of Mrs Theresa Kiely and the late Mr Dan Kiely (ex Garda Siochana), Main St, and Mr Tommy McGovern, son of the late Eileen and Daniel McGovern, John St, Dingle. The marriage ceremony was performed by Msgr Michael Cooke, cousin of the groom, assisted by Fr Eugene Kiely, CC Dingle, cousin of the bride and Very Rev Mossy Brick, PP Tarbert. Matron of honour was Maura Doody, niece of the bride, and best man was Brendan Stack. The bride, who is our local post mistress, was given away by her brother, Tim. The reception was held at Dingle Skellig Hotel, attended by relatives and friends from many parts. A big number of family members of the bride and groom travelled from the USA for the wedding.

	WEDDING BELLS: The wedding also took place at St Marys Church, of Miss Stephanie Savage, daughter of Mrs Eileen and Joe Savage, Bedford, Listowel, and Mr Padraig Gaffney, son of the late Doreen and the late Tom Gaffney, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Bridesmaid was Mary Lou Savage, sister of the bride, and best man was Kevin Gallon. The marriage was performed by Very Rev Philip O’Connell, PP Ballylongford. The reception was held at The Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee. The bride is niece of Tadhg, Liam and Maurice Foley of Tarbert.

	GAA LOTTO: There was no winner of the €2,000 jackpot in the GAA lottery draw, held at the Anchor Bar on Friday night. The numbers were 2, 4, 7, 12. Lucky dip winners of €30 each were Pat Allen, Mary Buckley, Michael Coolahan. Bar prize winners were €20 each, Anne Frahill, Bryce Morrow, Eamon Eagan and the winner of the top prize of €200 in the envelope draw was Micheal Lanigan. Promoters prize €20 Anchor Bar. The next jackpot will be €2,100 and the draw will be held at Savages Bar on this Friday night. All are welcome.

	WHIST DRIVE: The popular weekly whist drive will resume at Tarbert Bridewell on this Thursday, Sept 25 at 9pm. Admission €4. All welcome.

	OPEN AA MEETING: The Tarbert group of AA is holding its first open public meeting this Friday night, Sept 26, at 8.30pm sharp in the Community Centre. The meeting will be addressed by recovering members of the AA, and a member from Al Anon. Tea, coffee, and refreshments will be available from 8pm onwards. Everybody welcome and people are asked to make a special effort to attend this open public meeting.

	ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: The Bridewell group 50 plus will hold their first get together at the Tarbert Bridewell on this Friday, at 11am. Gentle exercises will be starting, under the supervision of a mature qualified instructor. Light refreshments will be served. Charge €3.

	COMPUTER CLASSES: The autumn classes at community IT acess, Church St Tarbert are as follows: Beginners and Intermediate computer classes E C D L, Sage Auto Cad, Customer Services, City and Guilds equal Skills, FAS Net College. To register for the above courses please attend a registration night to be held this week in the Tarbert Centre. For further information on any of the above courses please contact 068 - 36939.

	CENTENARY NOVICE CUP: In Abbeydorney on Sunday, Sept 14, our senior team lost to Keel in the semi final of the Castleisland Co Op Centenary Novice Cup by a score of 0-12 to 0-10. At half time Tarbert trailed by a score of 0-8 to 0-4 after playing with the wind and it looked as if they were going to be well beaten. In the 2nd half, Tarbert upped their game and staged a gallant comeback. Despite missing several good scoring chances, the team had drawn level, entering the final minuts of the game, with four pts coming from the boot of John Holly. In injury time, Keel took the lad with a point. Tarbert strove hard to get the equaliser and were unlucky, when Ambrose Lanigans shot just dropped shot to be saved by the Keel goalkeeper. Keel then broke upfield to get the insurance pt before the final whistle. The Tarbert defence were solid with some great play by goalkeeper, Donnacha Enright. The team will have to improve in the forward line for the coming N Kerry c’ship. The team was D Enright, M Sheehan, D O’Connor, B Carrig, S Deenihan, C Holly 0-1, J Wren, E O’Connell, K Deenihan, D Lanigan 0-2, S McGinley 0-2, P O’Connell 0-1, K Wren, E O’Connell, J Holly 0-4. Subs who played S Stack, J Holly, J O’Connell, A Lanigan.



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