CAMP NOTES 2021

CAMP NOTES – 30TH AUGUST 2021
FUNDRAISER
Down Syndrome Kerry are very grateful and thankful to 11 year old Aoibhinn O Callaghan from Camp who raised €300 by cutting her beautiful red hair and donating the money to Down Syndrome Kerry. The future is bright, they say !
Aoibhinn is one of the star players with Annascaul GAA Ladies football.
Congratulations Aoibhinn, well done !
CAMP FAIR
Camp Sheep Fair falls on Monday 20th September this year. Camp Fair is an old traditional fair going back many centuries. The mutton pie is top of the menu on the fair day and to this present day local women still bake pies before the fair day using their own unique recipe handed down to them through the generations.
CAMP DRAMA
Great news, for all of you thespians amongst us, Camp Drama Group are back on stage. In compliance with HSE Covid-19 regulations outdoor performances in the beautiful scenic setting of Camp Community Sports Field began last week.
GAA
Annascaul Seniors are Junior Football champions 2020. Annascaul 2-16 Castlegregory 10 points. What an outstanding performance from each and every one of the team. Killian Falvey was awarded Man of the match. Team Management David Clifford, John Bowler and Sean O’Driscoll deserve to be justifiably proud well done, congratulations to all. Thanks to Radio Kerry for their exhilarating commentary, they didn’t miss a kick of a ball ! a wonderful community service for the County at home and abroad.
Commiserations to Castlegregory, a good team too and all the supporters. Get well soon Joe Wrenn one of Castles longest and committed Management team.
Congratulations to Claire Tracy O Driscoll and all Tyrone people in the locality on a very worthy win over Kerry. Commiserations to Kerry, no doubt the Kingdom will be back.
Congratulations to Eoghan O Driscoll on a lovely voxpop running on Radio Kerry the week before the game. We all know who Eoghan will be supporting in the All Ireland in a few weeks time. Claire and Eoghan, exciting times in the family ! Again well done Tyrone !
Exciting times !
OBITUARY
Elizabeth Moynihan nee Hobbert of Kilteenbane, Camp and formerly St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee, passed away peacefully on 15th August. Beloved wife of Joe and mother and best friend of Lorraine, John & Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Brendan, Abbie, Katie, Jack, Rían & Lauren, brothers Mossie & Patsy, sisters Peggy & Teresa, nephews, nieces, son-in-law Glen, daughters-in-law Bridget & Aoife, her relatives, neighbours and friends. Sympathy is extended to all.
A community guard of honour of neighbours, relatives and friends accompanied Elizabeth on her final journey to Camp Cemetary on Tuesday as a mark of respect to a lovely lady who will always be remembered with great fondness by everyone who knew her in life.
Elizabeth was laid to rest in Camp Cemetary following requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, U.H.K. or the Rosemary Centre, care of the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.
The death occurred recently of Klaus Schmidtke, Aurich, Germany and formerly of Ballygarrett, Camp and Cloghaneanode, Castlegregory. Beloved husband of the late Lisa Schmidtke and dear father of Veronika and Barbara, granddad of Benedikt, Kathrin and Thomas, Inga, Christopher and David and great granddad of little Cian Jonathan. Klaus will be brought home to rest in Ireland in the near future.
A rememberance service will take place on 6th November at 4.00 p.m in the home of his granddaughter Kathrin Arp in 48291 Telgte-Westbern, Vobhaar 11, Germany.
Klaus and Lisa had many friends in Camp and Castlegregory and enjoyed nothing better then a good conversation with Kathleen and the Late Peter in Dalys Bar, Camp where they loved meeting the locals.
Sympathy is extended to all the family. Rest In Peace.
RADIO KERRY 5KM.
Sean Scannell delivered a wonderful Camp 5km. view from his home in Ballinknockane, Camp on Saturday morning. Looking North, South, East and West Sean also identified some of the lesser known historical features of the area, of which there are many ! Well done, Sean Congratulations ! If you missed it, you can listen back to the full interview on Radio Kerry Podcast.
The death of Hugh Crean, Keelballylahive, Castlegregory occurred recently. Hugh was a popular and well respected member of our farming community. “A Giant of a man, low in stature, a quote on Hughs RIP condolence page, aptly describes Hugh and the man he was in life to his neighbours, friends and those who knew him.
Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill, PP celebrated requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Castlegregory on Monday, August 23rd and a Guard of honour along the way bade farewell to Hugh on his journey to his final resting place in Camp Cemetary. Rest In Peace.
Sympathy is extended to his wife Bridget (née Keane) family, sons and daughters, Katherine, Joan, Jerome, Clement, Hugh Thomas, Maurice, Peter and Michael, 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, sister Mary (Bradshaw née Crean, USA), sons-in-law Joseph and Peter, daughters-in-law Sigrid, Martina, Rachel, Amy, Michelle and Geraldine, sisters-in-law Rita Crean and Eileen Crean, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
DINGLE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
A young West Kerry entrepreneur, a Lispole man who has an amazing talent and a great eye for photography has started up his own business. Comhgairdeachais, Liam Higgins, well done. Go n-éirí an t-adh leat. Check out website https://dinglefilm.com/.
RADIO KERRY 5KM.
Sean Scannell delivered a wonderful Camp 5km. view from his home in Ballinknockane, Camp on Saturday morning. Looking North, South, East and West Sean also identified some of the lesser known historical features of the area, of which there are many ! Well done, Sean Congratulations ! If you missed it, you can listen back to the full interview on Radio Kerry Podcast.
CAMP NOTES – WKLIVE – 18TH AUGUST 2021
OBITUARY
Fr. Eamonn Mulvihill PP officiated at a Memorial Mass celebrated on Friday 13th August at St. Marys Church Camp for the repose of the souls of Joe and Patricia O Driscoll of Camp and Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
A lone Piper led the funeral cortege down Camp Height past the former home of the O Driscolls and on to their final resting place in Camp Cemetary. A fitting tribute to Patricia and Joe, Patricia, an Irish dance teacher whose love of Irish culture and music stayed with her all of her life.
Joe loved sport and played Gaelic Football, a holder of a Minor All Ireland with Kerry, Joe played football in Boston and New York too and no doubt in the great historical annals of Camp football, Joe O Driscoll has a pride of place.
A Community Guard of Honour stood at Camp Post Office as a mark of respect to Joe and Patricia who will always be fondly remembered in Camp.
Sympathy is extended to their sons, Mike, Sean, Liam, Andy, Matt, and daughter Katie, grandchildren Claire, Seamus, Aidan, Rian, Maeve, Aoife, and Tadhg, to Patricias brother, Michael Marshall and Joes siblings Mícheál, Peggy, Seamus, Mary, Patcheen, Bernie and Anne. Joe and Patricia were predeceased by their grand daughter Ciara and Joes brothers, Sean, Vincent and Gene and nephew Brendan. May their gentle souls rest in peace.
The death has occurred of Hanna Mai Ennis (nee O Connor), Yonkers, New York and Skirlough, Camp. A mass of christian burial was held on Friday, July 30th at St. Anthony’s Church, Yonkers, New York, followed by burial at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Stevens Ave, Hawthorne, New York.
Mai will always be remembered with great fondness in Camp where she grew up, the second eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Catherine (nee O Donnell), Skirlough, Camp. She visited home regularly down through the years and always called to see all of her neighbours.
A niece of the legendary John Kerry O Donnell of Gaelic Park New York, Mai went over to work in her Uncles business at a young age and settled happily in New York.
Mai was an ardent supporter of Kerry football, indeed it was a family tradition going back generations, her Uncle Tim O Donnell won 3 All Ireland medals with Kerry and both John Kerry and Tim were on the famous Camp football team, winners of the West Kerry league in 1928. Mai’s love and appreciation of Kerry Football and all sports stayed with her all of her life.
Mai was predeceased by her husband.
Sympathy is extended to her daughters Dorreen and Frances, son James, grandchildren, sister Eliza, nieces and nephews and all the extended family, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
The news of the death of Bill Dillon, Ard Carraig, Tralee and native of Dingle was received with sadness in Camp.
Bill filmed and produced a Video of Camp Fair Day 1999, a wonderful social history of our annual sheep fair. The Blessing of the Boats in Dingle and Ballinclare are among the many local community events in West Kerry Filmed by Bill. An innovative and creative man of talent, Bills work lives on in our communities, beautiful, momentos of our past !
Bill, Go raibh míle, go ndéána Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis. Sympathy is extended to his wife Frances and family.
AGM
Tommy Culloty Secretary Kerry IFA addressed The Annual General Meeting of Camp IFA held at the Farm of Tom Griffin, Beheenagh, Camp. Updates on proposed new schemes and developments on CAP informed a lively discussion from the floor. Hill Walking Tourism has become a big industry and earner in the Peninsula. Relative to that a motion was put forward to Govt. for Payments to Landowners in line with payments agreed for Landowners on The South Kerry Greenway and Carrantouhill Mountain.
Campaign for Government Insurance indemnity for landowners to be made absolute in the next weeks. Govt. announcement on this shortly.
Current TAMS payments for farm equipment was declared to be inadequate.
A motion “No dogs ” on hills in compliance with animal welfare and safety was agreed unanimously at the meeting.
The development of a Wool Project is being researched and supported by NEWKD. The price and demand for wool is at an all time low this year.
Tom Griffin Chairman thanked Tommy Culloty IFA and all those who attended the meeting. Sheila Griffin and Catherine, Anna, Conor and David were thanked for the big spread of lovely sandwiches, cakes and pastries enjoyed by all on the night and Tom was acknowledged and thanked for hosting the meeting. The following officers were elected for the coming year.
Chairman Tom Griffin, Secretary John Murphy, Registrar Brigid O Connor, Fourth Delegate Jimmy O Dwyer, Environment Pat Scanlon, Dairy Jack Crean, David Crean, Paschal Rohan and Stephen Martin,
Farm Family David Crean.
Livestock Jack Crean, Gerard McCarthy
Rural Dev. Brigid O Connor, Hill Committee John Murphy and Milo O Brien, Sheep Johnny Kennedy, Gerard McCarthy and John Murphy.
HSE Covid-19 guidelines were adhered to and observed.
GOOD LUCK
CASTLEGREGORY GOLF CLUB say a massive thank you to Nora Rice for the last 8 years, your smile and kindness will be greatly missed in the clubhouse, wishing you all the best from all at castlegregory golf and fishing club. We will see you on the fairways from now on.
And Nora, maybe now you have time for a followup CD.
Nora released 2 albums, Noras Favourites and Lifes Journey in the past years. Both albums are a compilation of some of Noras lovely songs.
We all know that Nora has not yet exhausted her repertoire of beautiful songs and that there is more to come for sure.
Lovely to hear Nora’s voice in the Mall, Tralee recently, streaming out from Cullotys Music Shop and you can purchase any one of her albums in Cullotys too and indeed in all good music shop in Kerry. Don’t forget that Nora is always a regular at The railway Tavern trad. session on Sunday evenings.
Nora Good Luck in the future and thank you for entertaining us all and hopefully for many years to come. Go n-éirí an t-adh leat.
CAMP NOTES – 26TH APRIL 2021
SCARBHÍN – HISTORY
The Scairbhín (pronounced skara-veen) is an Irish weather phenomenon most definitely, translates as ‘the rough month of the cuckoo’ from the phrase ‘garbh mi na gcuach’ and refers to the period comprising the last two weeks of April, and the first two weeks of May. These few weeks are often rampant with changeable extremes of weather patterns. As we often say, in Ireland you can experience 4 seasons in one day and this is most certainly true for the Scarbhín.
Our ancient ancestors who worked the land and were much more in tune with the seasons knew this as ‘the hunger time’ of the year. This is because they were busy planting and tending their crops and they believed that the scarbhin was natures way of ensuring the crops success by the initial ‘unseasonal’ warm weather allowing seeds to germinate, a sudden cold snap would then harden off the young seedlings and the following wind and gales would distribute the pollen and this all coincided with the return of the cuckoo. The bird often heard but seldom seen which adds to its mystique and therefore seen as something of a herald of spring and the milder weather yet to come but not yet arrived.
COVID-19
The rollout of the vaccines for Covid – 19 is going very well in all of the West Kerry Health Centres.
The sense of joy and relief at Annascaul Health Centre over the past weeks is palpable. People were delighted to meet Dr. Pat Myers, recently retired who came back to help out administering the vaccine. A wonderful Doctor, highly thought of and respected by all of his patients down through the years. Wishing Pat a long and healthy retirement and much joy and happiness with his wife and family. Pat, Go n-eirí and tadh leat. Thanks to all the Doctors and staff for their wonderful work and dedication. Go raibh míle !
CHURCH SERVICES
Weekly Newsletter available in the 3 parish churches, Annascaul, Camp and Inch and in O Dwyers/Mace, Camp and O Donnells Shop. Mass on Radio Kerry Broadcast live at 10.00 a.m. on Sundays. Masses live streamed weekend and weekdays – www.dioceseofkerry.ie and on Facebook.
OBITUARY
The death of Joseph, Joe Curran, Lisnsallagh, Fermoy and late of Camp Post Office occurred on Wednesday 21st April. Joe passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at St. Patrick’s Community Hospital Fermoy in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Mc Intyre) and dear father of Helen, Mary, Anne, Ken and the late Adrian, brother of Gabriel, Nancy, Betty and the late Frances. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, sons-in-law Gerard, John and Kieran, daughter-in law Martina, grandchildren Ciara, David, Iain, Paul, Nicola, Emma, Enda and Eoin, great-grandchildren Lauren, Nathan, Hallie and Izzy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Joe is fondly remembered growing up in Camp in the family Post Office.
Joe worked with An Post for 47 years, after a short time in Longford and Newbridge, Joe was appointed Post Master in Fermoy where he met his wife Mary, raising a family, he settled well into the community of Fermoy where he was very popular and held in high esteem.
His son Ken began the tribute to his father at his funeral Mass on Saturday with a beautiful poem penned by Joes brother Gabriel which truly captured the essense of a man who lived a full and happy life. Joe was a great musician, a fiddle player and he performed to thousands over the years with the Avondhu Ceili Band.
He was a keen gardener too and a beekeeper and among the items brought to the altar were some vegetables from his garden and his own honey.
Ken, in his final words about his father said Joe always considered himself a Kerryman, though he was born in West Meath and indeed he was a proud Kerry and Campman to the end.
Joe was laid to rest in Kilcrumper new cemetary following Requiem Mass at St. Patricks Church, Fermoy on Saturday. Ar dheis Dé go raib a anam dílis.
Sympathy is extended to Ann O Neill and family, The Railway Tavern Camp on the death of her brother Joe Hehir, Caherconlish, Limerick. Joe loved Camp and enjoyed many a good night of music in The Railway. R.I.P.
Frances Falvey née O’Callaghan, Main St., Annascaul and formerly of Tullig, Castlegregory passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at West Kerry Community Hospital on 15th April, beloved wife of Denny and dearest mother of Breda, John, Tim & Brendan.
Sadly missed by her loving family, her grandchildren Niall, Jack, Alan, Aoife, Killian, Emma, Peter, Lily & Hannah, son-in-law Mike, daughters-in-law Mary, Fiona & Nancy, brother Michael, sisters Maureen & Kathleen, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.
A private family funeral took place for Frances with her Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael Moynihan was streamed live online on Monday from the Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul. Interment followed in Ballinclár Cemetery, Annascaul.
Frances was a dedicated community person, never counting the hours she gave to her community down through the years.
In a lovely tribute to his mother at her funeral Mass, John reminisced on the life of his mother, her love of Kerry GAA always displaying the flag outside the pub, and her pride at her own family GAA achievements with Annascaul and Kerry.
She was founder of Annascaul Care of The Aged organising many events including weekly card games which were the highlight of the week for many including herself. A lovely lady, Frances will always be remembered with great fondness by her many friends in the parish of Annascaul and beyond.
Ní bheid a leithéid arís ann.




Camp Notes February 2020


GREAT FOOTBALL WIN
Annascaul Club footballer, James Crean, Knockgloss beg, Camp scored a point with Cork Institute of Technology in the final minutes of the game.
defeating Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and winning the coveted Trench College Cup.  Congratulations James and teammates. Well done !
BASKETBALL
Campman Daire Kennelly, Killelton Captained the All Ireland Champion Mercy Mounthawk Basketball team to victory recently.
Congratulations, well done Daire and all the team.
OBITUARY
The news of the sudden death of Bernie Rohan, Deelis, Camp on Tuesday morning was received with shock and sadness by everybody.
A lovely lady, quiet and gentle, she will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends.
Bernie was so well liked by everybody  and everybody who came into The Clubroom in Castlegregory where she worked will miss her dearly. Rest In Peace.
Sympathy is extended to her brother Martin, sisters Catherine & Mary (O’Connor)
nephew Joseph, niece Claire, brother-in-law Willie, cousins, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Bernie was laid to rest in Killiney Cemetary following Requiem Mass at St. Marys Church, Castlegregory on Saturday 15th. February.
EVENING WITH THE LEGENDS – DVD
Camp Community Council are delighted to announce that a DVD of the Evening with the Legends is now available to purchase.
An evening with The Legends held in honour of Tommy Doyle & Sean Murphy last June will be remembered as one of the great events in the parish.
The DVD, priced €15, is available to purchase at O’Dwyers MACE,
Ashes Bar, Fitzgeralds Junction Bar and O NeilLs Railway Tavern.
A wonderful gift for any Kerry football enthusiast any time of the year
ARDFERT RETREAT CENTRE:
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life: Juliana Murphy, Fri 28th Feb. to Sun 1st March. Workshop based on the philosophy of Louise Hay. Contact 0872915343.
Change Your thinking Change Your Life: Juliana Murphy & Anne O’ Donnell, 6 week Personal Development Course, starts Tues. 3rd March,  7.30pm-9.00pm. Contact 0872915343.
The work of Byron Katie: Clodagh O’Mara, Fri. 6th to Sun. 8th March, Contact 0863741017.
The Art of Allowing: Fr. Louis Hughes OP, Sat. 7th March 10am-2pm. Contact 7134276.
A Creative Writing Weekend Retreat: Madge O’Callaghan, Residential  weekend of writing using the AWA method.  Fri. 20th to Sun 22nd March. Contact 0863218848.
HISTORICAL CENTENARY EVENT
A small group of  people interested in local history came together in the Old School, Camp on Wednesday 19th February last,
the Centenary of the Ambush of Camp RIC Barracks which took place on 19th February 1920.
Over a cup of tea, local historian Sean O Morain and Author and historian and Dr. Tim Horgan each gave indepth accounts of the event and of the history of the times.
Local anecdotes and accounts of the Ambush on the night and leading up to it were also shared on the night.
A minutes silence was observed in  memory of all those involved in the War of Independence on all sides. Rest In Peace.
Historical online site – www.militaryarchives.ie.
CAMP COMMUNITY GAMES WINNERS 2020
Congratulations and well done to the following –
U/12 Music – Lily Herlihy, Ellen Herlihy, Aoibhinn O Dwyer.
U/6 Solo Music – Sinead Crean
Swimming – Ciara Crean, Lauren Crean and Adam Crean
Art U/8 Boys – Killian Barry, Odhran Murray
Art U/10  Girls – Maria Ní Mheara
Art U/10 Boys – Jamie Moore
Art U/14 boys – Mark Farrell
Art U/10 Boys – Jamie Moore
Handwriting U/10 Boys – Jamie Moore
Handwritiung U/10 Girls – Ellen Herlihy
Indoor Soccer Boys – U/13 Conal Meghigan.

Camp Notes 2019

DVD 20 YEARS ON
Copies of Camp Fair DVD 1999 are on sale at The Junction Bar and The Raiwlay Tavern, Camp. Also Copies of Ballinclare Fair DVD.
Price – E20.00. Produced by Bill Dillon Video Production, these DVDs are very historic and must be a collectors item now for sure !
ANNUAL WALK – IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION
Come Walk With Me – Annual walk in aid of the Irish Kidney Association held on Saturday June 15th was a great success. Well done to Jimmy and Paddy O Dwyer and all the organisers. And thanks also to Pat Moore and Eileen O Shea who took care of registration at The Hub in O Dwyers Mace on the day.
The scenic walk along the Dingle Way and up the bog and through the hills was superb and really enjoyed by everybody.
Afterwards, a barbeque of delicious food served up by Robbie and Chriss went down a treat at The Junction Bar.
And the Musicman himself Gerard Mulligan entertained us all to music and song while we dined in the outdoor picnic area of the bar.
Over E2000 raised so far. To all who supported and took part in the walk well done and again thanks to all who organised the day, a great annual event for a good cause!
BASKETBALL
Dáire Kennelly from Camp, Rap Buivydas and Leeroy Odiahi from Tralee, three Kerry boys have been selected on U/18 Irish Basketball team to play in the European Championships in Romania this summer and the Dussmann Tournament in Luxembourg.
They will have warmup games too in Dublin.
The International teams within Basketball Ireland are largely (80%) self funded which means the team must fundraise to cover the trip.
Garveys Tralee Warriors have very generously donated for raffle the Number 10 jersey worn by Kieran Donaghy in this years Superleague final.
The jersey is signed by the team, in addition, there are 2 season passes for the Warriors home games for next season.
Tickets are 5 Euro each and if interested – Tickets can be purchased at O Dwyers Mace shop in Camp and at Sandy Feet Farm, Camp.
GAA
Two Annascaul Club footballers, Campmen, James Crean and Andrew Finn were selected for the Kerry Junior Squad 2019.
Congratulations James and Andrew and good luck in the Munster final against Cork on 26th June.
THE JUNCTION BAR
The Junction Bar (Fitzgeralds) have music every weekend during the summer.
Local band “High Tide” will play every Monday night for the season from 17th June.
OBITUARY
Bridie Galvin (nee O Shea) College Street, Castlegregory and formerly of Glenmane, Camp passed to her eternal reward last week.
Bridie lived to a great old age, born in 1921, Fr. Michael Hussey PP at her funeral Mass in Castlegregory gave a lovely interesting homily about the times Bridie lived through, a historical era of much turmoil and political strife.
In her guesthouse, one of the earliest B/B’s in the village of Castlegregory, Bridie was warm and welcoming ! She was a lovely person and a real lady. May she Rest In Peace.
Bridies Husband Michael predeceased her as did her Daughter in law, Noreen.
She is survived by her sons Patrick, Michael, and James, grandchildren, Carol and Cliff, great grandchildren, Conor and Jimmy, relatives and friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Congratulations and best wishes to our local lovely violionist, Kate Mulcahy on celebrating a big birthday with a large gathering of musicians from all over the peninsula and beyond at The Railway Tavern on Sunday evening.

Go maire tú an chéad, Kate ! It was a mighty session for sure, a great night enjoyed by everybody !

IRISH DANCING CHAMPION
Caoimhe Cawley, Meenascorthy, Camp competed in Craobhacha Rince Náisiúnta na hÉireann in City west Dublin recently qualifying to compete in oíreachtas Rince na Cruinne 2020.
Caoimhe beat off strong competition, 132 dancers in all competed in her category.
Caoimhe is no doubt following in the footsteps of her Aunt Mairead O Connor and her mother Katie both Champion Irish Dancers.
Congratulations Caoimhe and good luck in the finals.
OBITUARY
The death of Sr. Catherine Herlihy, Order of The Holy Family, Tullamore and formerly of Knockglossmore, Camp occurred recently.
Sr. Catherine entered the convent from Camp school, at a very young age and devoted her entire life to the service of others.
Sr. Catherine or Kitty as she is known to us in Camp began her novitiate in France during World War 2, a very troubled period of German occupation.
In a very short time she mastered the language, becoming fluent in French.
She became a teacher and was dedicated to the provision of education to all children, no matter what circumstances or backgrounds they came from.
Sr. Catherine spent some years with the order in London in her teaching ministry and finally retired home to the House of The Holy Family Order
in Tullamore where she was to end her days very content and happy, back in her home country.
Sr. Catherine had reached a great old age and after a very fulfilled life she passed away peacefully and is laid to rest in the local cemetary in Tullamore. Rest In Peace.
Her sisters Bridie and Betty and brother Sean predeceased her.
Sr. Catherine is survived by her sister Sr. Brendan and her brother Paud, nieces, nephews, Grand nieces and nephews and large extended family and friends to whom sympathy is extended.
MAHAREES REGATTA
Maharees Regatta cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on Sunday last has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 3rd. August.
RADIO KERRY VISITS OCEAN VIEW
Sean Hurley and Eileen Moynihan recorded a wonderful programme at Ocean View Nursing Home on Thursday evening.
Musicians Milo O Brien, Pat Finn and Josephine Raftery entertained and Kyle Benson and Gearóid Evans from Keel sang 2 lovely songs.
Many of the residents chatted with Sean, reminiscing on old times, great memories too.
Liam Fenix, well known in his shop in the Square, Tralee and now retired to Ocean View gave a crystal clear account of Kerry football and the Tralee clubs he supported down through the years.
Asked on his opinion of the Best Kerry Footballer of all time, Liam gave the honour to Annascaulman Paddy Kennedy !
To hear the show, great music, song and chat, tune into Kerrywide on Sunday, July 7th. on Radio Kerry.
Don’t miss out on a lovely programme !
Well done to all management and staff od Ocean View who gave a great welcome to Radio Kerry and the locals who popped in too !

KERRY WIN
And the tradition of winning football medals continues in Camp, Annascaul clubmen, James Crean and Andrew Finn, Knockgloss beg brought home 2 Munster medals on Wednesday night when Kerry Juniors defeated Cork in the Munster final at Pairc Uí Finn.
Congratulations and good luck to James and Andrew in the final.
OBITUARY
The news of the death of Jimmy Kennedy, Maum, Camp and New York was met with deep sadness in Camp on Tuesday June 25.
Jimmy passed away peacefully in Tarrytown, New York surrounded by his entire family in New York and from Ireland.
Jimmy was very popular growing up at home, he a great sense of humour, always joking and good fun and all of us friends and neighbours have fond memories of him going to Camp school.
Like alot of the youth of his time, Jimmy immigrated to New York in 1964 and for a time, he lived with his aunt Margaret Curran and her husband James.
Jimmy was hard working and ambitious and in a short few years, along with his two brothers Paddy and Tom, the Kennedy Brothers established a very successful construction company
contributing hugely to the building industry of the city spanning 40 years.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Patricia and their six children Patrick (Meaghan) Bridie, William (Dara), James, John and Thomas, Grandchildren, Braden, Declan, Charlotte, Reagan, Riley and John.
Jimmy is also survived by his brothers Johnny, Paddy and Tom as well as nieces, nephews, his sisters-in-law and many friends, sympathy is extended to all.
He was predeceased by his parents, James and Bridie, sister Hannah Kennedy Cournane and nephew Patrick R.I.P.

Jimmy was laid to rest on Friday last in The Gate of Heaven Cemetery, New York following requiem Mass in The Church of The Transfiguration.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

 

Camp Notes – December 2018

CAMP SOCIAL

What a truly memorable night we had in our own hall hosting Camp Social. To the team that made it possible,  dedicating their time and effort in the lead up and the clean up, a heartfelt thanks to you,  one and all and a special mention to Camp ICA ladies..

To Noreen Ashe who made the night complete with her lovely music and songs we are forever grateful, not forgetting the fabulous food served by Padraig and his team the compliments and positive comments stand testimony to the fine dining we experienced.

Thank you to everyone who donated a spot prize for our very successful raffle on the night . Thank you to Sean Barry our MC on the night who enthralled everyone with a little local history too !    To you the people of the Community and beyond without whom this event would not be possible,. thank you for your continuing support and encouragement.  After some time to reflect it is indeed heartening to have witnessed first hand the support that exists in our Community for all the endeavours and developments that have taken place over the decades. Too many to list here,  all our success  is the result of great people coming together to help progress the facilities for the Community as a whole !    We the members of Camp Community Council wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas . May 2019 be good to you and your families.

ST MARYS CHRISTMAS CEREMONIES

Christmas Ceremonies at St. Marys Church Camp as follows-

Mass – 6.00 p.m. – Christmas Eve 24th December.

Mass –  12 noon  – Christmas Day 25th. December.

CHARITY FESTIVE CHRISTMAS SWIM
This years festive Christmas Swim at Garrahies Gap will take place at 10.30am on Tuesday 25th December.  And  there will be an official countdown to get you on your marks!  Warm drinks will be served.  All proceeds will go to the local charity Camp Hill, Dingle.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WALK

The Annual Christmas Walk will be held on Saturday December 29th.  There are 2 routes planned, a  4 mile walk and a longer 8 mile walk.  Registration – 10.30 am in the Old School, Camp.  Start time is 11.00 am. Cost E10.00 adults – children are free.  Always a lovely enjoyable community walk, an occasion for all the family, friends and visitors to catch up after Christmas  !  Everybody welcome !

CHRISTMAS TREES

And if you haven’t got your Christmas Tree yet, then its time to stop off at O Dwyers Mace where you will find the nicest Christmas trees and locally grown, up the road in Camp  !  The Christmas tree shop is open weekends,  Friday to Sunday,  10 am to 5.00 p.m.  There are  really nice freshly made grave, door and table centre wreaths available as well.    And you can have your tree delivered too,  just telephone to order or for more information !     Contact number – 0868973406.

WORKSHOP

Christmas Workshop in Derrymore,  learn to make your own wreaths,,Christmas table arrangements and swags !   Classes on 22nd of December. Cost €45, to book call Bridget Sayers on 0860883500

CHRISTYS COME HOME

Cloghane man Adrian O Connor’s book shows that despite all adversaries there is hope !  Adrian suffered a serious brain injury 14 years ago and was given little hope in the medical world at the time.  A man of unbelievable tenacity and strength, Adrian has in fact defied all the odds and is  now doing more than most  people in feats of strength and endurance.  Adrians Book “ Christys Come Home  is a wonderful read,  a must for all of us,   Congratulations Adrian !  Available in shops locally in Castlegregory and West Kerry.   Adrian, Congratulations –   Go n-eírí leat !

ANNASCAUL GAA & COISTE NA N-ÓG

What a great night we had in The Dingle Bay Hotel last night for our End of Year Celebrations. Many thanks to Tony O’Keeffe for officially launching our Club Development plan. It was a special night where we honoured our Senior Team successes from 1987 to 1993. Our Cahill Cup winning Junior team were presented with Medals and a special presentation was made to our County Minor Stars Killian Falvey and Colm Moriarty.

Congratulations to all the organisers and those were honoured on the night !     Abha na scáil abú 2019. Please see Facebook – Report and great photos.

 

WESTCOAST AUTOS

Wishing Peter Beales  every success in his new Garage business at  O Dwyer’s Retail Centre, Camp !  Another fantastic service available in Camp to the community of West Kerry.  Peters garage is now up and running and open for business  !   Contact  083-0678564

ON THE BALL TEAM BUILDING

On The Ball Team Building is a new fitness Company started up recently in West Kerry, offering tailored, sport specific,team building experiences to teams and clubs dedicated to achieving success in their chosen field.   Head over to Instagram and follow them on @ontheballteambuilding1 and see Facebook.   Congratulations and the best of luck to Jamie Finn and the team, great to see young entrepreneurs  blossom amongst us in our own parish!    Go n.éirí  an t-adh libh  !

And staying with fitness and athletic feats,  the Hicksons, Eamonn, Susan and Jason are still achieving records, this time 4 records  in one morning earlier in the month thus gaining the Lougher family another place in The Guinness World Book of Records.  Congratulations to all of you, well done !  

THE DINGLE WAY AGM

There was a large attendance at The Dingle Way AGM held Upstairs in John Bennys Pub, Dingle on 6th December.  Outgoing Chairman John Ahern reported a busy year on the Dingle Way.  John was delighted to welcome an allocation of E208,000.00 in funding received recently through the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.  John acknowledged and thanked Minister Brendan Griffin T.D. for his support of the application saying that it would not have happened without the Ministers support and intervention. 

John also thanked Kerry Co. Council, Údarás na Gaeltachta,  NEWKD and South Kerry Partnership for their support and he particularly acknowledged the help of Fíonnán ó Hógáin, Údarás na Gaeltachta, John Sheehy, Dingle, Patricia Deane, SKP and John Griffin, Joe McCarthy and Colm Nagle, Kerry Co. Council.  John welcomed the newly appointed Dingle Way, Tourism and Cultural Officer Liadáin Slattery to the meeting.  Liadáin will work on promotion and marketing and upgrading the website along with linking in with Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance and work to create new packages to attract off season visitors.   This position is funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta.   John Ahern was praised for his commitment over the years and his passion and enthusiasm in working towards making the Dingle Way a world class walking route and attraction for visitors !  Kevin O Shea also noted the Health and Fitness aspect of walking for everybody, locals and tourists alike.  The following officers were elected for the coming year – Chairman – Colm Bambury, Vice Chairman – John Ahern, Secretary – Brigid O Connor, Treasurer – Kevin O Shea, PRO – Noel Spillane.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

May Peace and Joy be with you all this Chritmastime at home and abroad !

 

 

Camp Notes – October/November 2018

WEDDING  Congratulations to Kate O Donnell, daughter of Sheila and the late Seamus,  Knockglossmore, Camp and Patrick Crowley, son of Eileen and Eamonn,  Killorglin who were married on Friday last at St. Marys Church, Camp.  Fr. Gerry Keane PP, Annascaul officiated.  Afterwards a wonderful wedding reception was enjoyed by a large gathering of family and friends at The Ballygarry House, Hotel, Tralee and on Saturday evening an after wedding party at The Railway Tavern, Camp was again a great afternoon of entertainment, enjoyed by all.     Kate and Pa,  Go n-éirí an t-adh libh !

CAMP SOCIAL  Why not take a trip down memory lane and join us on Friday, 7th December  when Camp are hosting a Community social evening.   Where? . in Camps very own newly refurbished Community Centre in Camp Sportsfield . Enjoy a three course meal with wine reception followed by music and dance with our very own Noreen Ashe.    Doors open at 7.30 p.m. . This promises to be a memorable community social event so put the date in your calendar.  Tickets €20 are available from Community Council members and Mace supermarket Camp .   No tickets at the door on the night !!.  All welcome . BYOB.

CAMP ACTIVITY DINNER   Camp Activity Dinner for Active Retired every Thursday in the Old School, Camp at 1.00 p.m. Bus service available !   Everybody welcome !  Contact – Thomas  087 2450488.

BALLINCLÁR DVD  Balllinclár Fair DVD filmed by Bill Dillon in 1995/96 is a lovely historic and entertaining story of the Annual Ballinclár Fair in the village of Annascaul.   It will be shown on a big screen in the Community Centre in Annascaul on Friday next 9th November at 8.00 p.m. Teas and refreshments will be served. DVDs on sale on the night for E20.00 each.   Everybody welcome !

HAIR HEAVEN CHARITY FUNDRAISER So this years charity Hair Heaven  fundraiser  is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society!!
We are looking for HEADS to shave or dye… if you are interested please contact us on 0879245124. We are holding a shave or wax night in Ashes Bar Camp on the 16th November.  It promises to be a fun night… so if you know some one who would participate  wax or shave please let us know as it’s for a great cause !

ICA  A lovely prayer service and readings lead by Rev. Phyllis Jones was held at the Church of Ireland, Kilgobbin on Thursday night last for the deceased members of Camp ICA members and friends in the community.  Rest In Peace.  Afterwards Helen Martin, Secretary Camp ICA presented Maura Sullivan Kerry Hospice Association  with a cheque for E800.00, proceeds of the Camp Fair Coffee/Tea Day.  Maura thanked Camp ICA and all those who support this event annually. Kerry Hospice Christmas cards  available in O Dwyers/Mace Supermarket, Camp.  Teas and refreshments served on the night. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY   And surprise birthday parties were happening all over the village at the weekend !   Pat O Brien, Upper Camp arrived at Ashes Bar on Saturday night to a jubilant crowd of wellwishers, family and friends to mark a special birthday.  And on Sunday evening the Railway Tavern was packed to the door with musicians, singers, family and friends all there to wish Mike O Neill, Proprietor of The Railway a Happy birthday,  And Mikes old school pal, Patcheen O Driscoll also celebrated a big birthday a few weeks ago.   Wishing Mike and Patcheen and Pat  all the very best and many more years celebrating birthdays,  Go maire sibh an Chéad !

STORIED KERRY A Meitheal Consultation Conference led by Frank Lewis was held in Killarney last Saturday.  The  gathering was  to celebrate and promote the story of Kerry and Kerry’s stories, the day was both inspiring and interesting.  District representatives lead thematic workshops and discussions.

Dr. Criostóir Mac Carthaigh, National Folklore Collection, UCD, Dr. Richard McElligott, UCD and  Batt Burns, Seanachaí were among the panel of eminent speakers on the day.  

And there was story telling too,  Sean Lyons, Tralee and Killorglin’s own Eamonn Edso Crowley had the house in peals of laughter telling stories in their own inimitable way and some with a moral to them too.  Long may the art of story telling continue and grow  in our county, unique to us all in Kerry.

 Congratulations to Frank Lewis Chairman and Founder and the committee of Meitheal.  Local area consultation was chaired by the following –  Michaél O Coileáin, Daingean Uí Chúis, Pat Kavanagh, Caherciveen, Tommy Martin, Castleisland, Brendan O Sullivan, Kenmare, Donal Hickey, Killarney, Eamonn Crowley, Killorglin, Mary Kennelly, Listowel, Séan Lyons, Tralee.  Go néirí an t-adh libh !

OBITUARY Sympathy is extended to John Michael O Shea, Killelton and all the family on the recent death of his brother,  Patrick Joe O Shea, 30, Clogher Drive, Lixnaw and late of Balinagare, Lixnaw.   Rest In Peace.

VW WEEKEND  And its getting bigger and better every year !  Up to a hundred VW Camper vans and cars of all shapes and sizes converged on the Junction and The Railway Tavern, Camp for the Annual type 2Ireland Org. weekend.  Travelling in a cavalcade through the peninsula on Saturday and enjoying  a mighty session of traditional music on Friday and Saturday night,  it was a very successful event and a great  gathering of friends and enthusiasts  who share a common hobby and interest, a love of the unique and vintage VW Volkswagon Car.

WEDDING  Congratulations to Caitriona Sayers, Derrymore West and John Bowler, Kells, Caherciveen who were married on Friday last at St. Brendans Church, Curraheen and held a wonderful wedding reception at The Rose Hotel Tralee.  Fr. Francis Nolan and Fr. Danny Broderick, cousin of the bride officiated.  Go n.éirí an t-adh libh !

 

 

 

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Camp Notes – September 2018

CAMP NOTES – 24TH SEPTEMBER 2018
CAMP FAIR
Rumours of hurricanes and storms did not put off people from coming to Camp Fair on Tuesday last. Sheep were sold and bargains made from early morning and the Sheep Show, Pet Show and Face Painting in the afternoon drew lots of animals and local children showing off their pets. The entry in the Pet Show and the Sheep Show was very big this year and despite a few showers in the morning, the sun came out in the afternoon ! Mary Casey from Annascaul whose birthday falls on Camp Fair day celebrated with her friends in Camp and Mary who has a beautiful singing voice entertained us again this year in Ashes Pub. And the music, dancing and craic continued until late in all the pubs and the mutton pies were sold out by the end of the day in Upper and Lower Camp. Delicious as always, it wouldn’t be Camp Fair Day, if you didn’t have a pie. Winners of the Sheep Show as follows – The Jack Quirke Memorial Cup was won by Jack Crean, Knockgloss beg for the Traditional Pen. Tom Griffin, Beheenagh won The Maureen and Brendan Denae Memorial Cup for The Traditional Pen of Sheep.
Eoin Farrell from Inch won the John O Shea Memorial Cup for the Overall Champion sheep of the day.
The Martin Crean Memorial Cup for the best scotch ewe lamb 1. Benny Clifford, Keel, 2. Gene Cronin, Killarney, 3 Benny Clifford, Keel, Castlemaine. The Michael O Shea Memorial Cup was presented for the best scotch ram lamb – 1. John Prendiville, Lispole 2 John Prendiville, Lispole, 3 Benny Cifford, Keel. The Tommy Griffin Memorial Cup for best scotch yearling ram was won by – 1. Eoin Farrell, Inch 2. John Joe O Donnell, Duagh, Camp 3. Jason O Donnell. Duagh, Camp.
Best scotch aged ram – 1. Eoin Farrell, Inch 2. Benny Clifford, Keel, 3 Con O Donnell, Slieve, Camp.
Best cheviot ram – 1 Con O Donnell, Slieve, Camp. 2. John Kennedy, Maum, Camp 3. DJ Bukley, Keel, Castlemaine.
TAI CHI
A new course of Tai chi will start in October. please let me know if you’re interested.  Friday  morning or afternoon .in the Old School Camp. Kathleen Simmons.
OBITUARY
Sympathy is extended to Michael Farrell and family on the death of his brothers,
Sean Farrell, Athenry, Co Galway. Rest In Peace.
ANNASCAUL GAA AND COISTE NA NÓG
Almost 50 years after tasting success himself in the county championship,veteran manager John Lenihan guided his troops to a magificient victory in the Cahill Cup.. Congratulations all. Great photos and report on Facebook.

Camp Notes – August 2018

CAMP NOTES – AUGUST 2018

WEDDING

On Saturday 18th August, Christina O Shea, Killelton, Camp married Tadgh Scanlon, Cappaclough, Camp at St. Marys Church Camp. Afterwards a wonderful wedding reception was enjoyed by over 200 guests at The Ballyroe Hotel, Tralee. A teacher at our local Aughacasla National School, Christina is much loved and very popular with all her young pupils who along with the entire community wish Christina and Tadgh a long and happy life together and many blessings.

THANK YOU

Kilgobbin Parish fundraiser held on August 6th at the Old School Camp raised E1585.00 towards essentails repairs to Kilgobbin and Killiney Churches. The orgainsers would like to thank all who generously donateed to the stalls and gave of their time and support. Also a big thank you to all who came and made the day so successful. It was a happy day with wonderful fellowship.

OBITUARY

Ned O Shea Crowhill, Annascaul and The Merchant and O Sheas Hotel, Dublin passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August last Ned was a true legend in his own lifetime, a loyal and proud Kerryman and Annascaulman. The Merchant was and still is the headquarters for all Kerry people in Dublin up for All Irelands or indeed for any other occasions.

Kerry man of the Year and Chairman and President of The Kerrymans Assoiciation, Dublin and playing music for Bill Clinton, former Presdident of America in the Whitehouse, Ned took it all in his stride and when a neighbour or musician from West Kerry came into the Merchant, the salutation from Ned was “ have you a bed for the night” He was a humble man who never forgot his roots.

 

Ned surely epitomised the quote from the Poem of Rudyhard Kipling“ during his lifetime, He did indeed “walk with kings and not lose the common touch “

Ned will be sadly missed by everybody who knew him. Sympathy is extended to his sons and duaghters John, Pat and Cathal, Geraldine, Noranne and Teresa, His siter Nora, grand children, great grand children, sons in law, daughters in law, exrended family. and friends.

 Neds wife Mary predeceased him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis !

ANNASCAUL GAA

NIGHT AT THE DOGS:Annascaul GAA will be holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Saturday 8th September. Tickets, priced at €10, include entry to the rack track on the night and a race programme, and can now be purchased from players and committee members. As well as being a fun night out, this is an important fundraising event for our club development plans and we look forward to as much support as possible.

PADDYS PICNIC

Paddy O Brien was always fundraising for cancer research and other charities and on September 8th at Camp Junction Paddys Picnic, a day long fundraiser is being organised by Paddys family and friends in aid of the Kerry Palative Care Unit, at University Hospital Kerry, where Paddy spent the last few weeks of his life in the wonderful care of the Nursing staff at the Unit.

The family fun starts at 3.00 and up to 6.00 p.m. There will be fun activities for Kiddies, face Painting, Clowns and more.

Camp Kittens, Dingle Berries and Special guests will entertain from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30, followed by some great craic with comedian Joe Rooney, Pat McDonnell and a Fr. Ted Tribute, the evening will conclude with Katsquire until Late. BBQ and raffles too. Tickets E10.00. Please support ! Donations will be gratefully accepted if you are unable to attend !

THE FESTIVAL

The Festival of Kerry is always one of the greatest closing events of the summer in Tralee and around the county of Kerry too. And the fun and great atmosphere of the occasion has always spilled out to us in Camp too. And last week when the Roses came to lunch at Ashes Bar and Restaurant, there was none more delighted and excited than the local children whose admiration for the lovely Roses was palpable.

Afterwards they headed down to Sandy Feet Pet Farm and onto Maharees for a Jaunt with Denny Cronin. And the parish had a Rose Escort too, Daniel O Connell from Inch was an escort to 2 of the roses over the week in Tralee. And Ocean View Nursing Home had their own party with music and dance and staff donning Rose sashes and the residents loved it.

TABLE QUIZ

On Friday, 14th September a Table Quiz will be held in Ashes for Camp Fair which is round the corner ! Everybody welcome. Proceeds towards trophies and prizes for the fair.

CAMP FAIR

Camp Sheep Fair is falling on Tuesday 18th September. Sheep Show, Adult and Childrens Fancy Dress and Face Painting. Pet Show and Sheep Show and sheep for sale ! Mutton pies and music and craic in the pubs. All perpetual trophies and cups for the sheep show to be returned to Ashes Bar Camp before the Fair please.

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Notes – August 2018

 

AUGUST WEEKEND

The Bank holday weekend was one of the busiest ever in Camp and in the Dingle Peninsula for years !

Special occasions, Weddings, Christenings, Walkers and those driving The Wild Atlantic Way, they were all around the place eating, sleeping and revelling !

The first ever wedding was hosted by Sandy Feet Pet Farm on Saturday and later Pakie Farrell and his new Bride Diane, who got married in Mexico in April celebrated with all the family and friends in The Junction Bar, entertainment extension at the rear of the bar. And on Sunday baby Eden Jane Fitzgerald Costello was christened at St. Mary Church, Camp followed by a family christening breakfast back at Fitzgeralds.

 

After wedding parties continued at The Railway Tavern with a might traditional music session on Sunday with Milo, Gordon and all at their very best including Mike O Neill, himself with his tin whistle joining in from time to time.

And Ashes had a waiting time of 30 minutes for meals, the best of Rorys cuisine ! Accommodation was at a premium around too from Tommys Glamping Accommodation at Ashes, perfect for families and convenient in the heart of the village to our B/B’s who were frantically ringing around for beds at the eleventh hour, every corner available was filled and everybody was happy. A good complaint for sure ! And West Kerry Trekking with ponies and horses to suit all ages doing a great trade, meandering along on beaches and valleys !

There was scarcely a drop of milk or a loaf of bread left in O Dwyers/Mace Supermarket on Monday and food and freshly prepared meals at the delicatessan counter had everybody working flat out throughout the entire weekend. And the service in every establishment in Camp was top class, one tourist remarked – You have a great little village, so everybody be proud, Camp can deliver under all kinds of pressure ! Well done !

CAMP DRAMA

Camp Drama present ‘Old Boilers’ in Castlegregory for 1 night only Saturday August 18th in the Clubroom @ 8pm . Tickets for sale in Castlegregory Information Centre. .A night of comedy not to be missed.

BINGO – FUNDRAISER

A Bingo night will be held in the Old School on Sunday, 19th August at. 7.30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of St. James Church, Dingle. Everybody welcome !

RECOVERY HAVEN KERRY

Celebration of Light – Remembrance Ceremony with Kerry Choral Union on Wednesday 15th August at the Tralee Wetlands at 8.00 p.m.

GAA

What excitement on Sunday it was to have two Annascaul young men playing with Kerry in Croke Park in the All Ireland MFC Semi Final against Monaghan.

Killian Falvey, Coum dubh and Colm Moriarty, Ballinane are following in the footsteps of greats like Paddy Kennedy, Tommy Doyle, John Doyle and others “quote from Radio Kerry” and well said ! Congratulations to all the team ! They’ll have an audiene watching from all over the world and no more enthusiastic follower than former Annascaul Club footballer , Martin Falvey now heading up the Kerry Club in San Francisco who along with Brian Sheehy, Kevin O Shea all Camp/ Annascaul footballers and many more supporters who will proudly hoist the home flag in September and some will no doubt make it home to Croke Park to cheer them on ! Good luck to Kerry and hope they win the 5 in a row !

SUCCESS

And in soccer, congratulations and good luck to Annascaul man Séan Kennedy, 16 years of age, who is off to play professional football with Sunderland AFC in the next week.

Go n-Eirí leat, Séan !

OBITUARY

John Patrick Kiely was remembered by his family and friends at a special Mass in St. Marys Church, Camp on Sunday.

John Patrick passed away in London last September and even though he was born and raised in London, he spent all of his childhood and much of his adult holidays in Camp and in Gleann na nGealt, birthplace of his mother Eileen Murphy who emigrated like many of the youth of her time to London and met and married Tipperary man Joh Kiely in London John was the eldest of the Kiely family of 5 children. Sympathy is extended to all the Kiely family and cousins and extended family and friends in Kerry and in London. Rest In Peace !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to Amelia Day, Kilteenbane, Camp. Amelia headed off to Dingle for the day to celebrate with friends ! May Amelia enjoy many more birthdays !

CASTLE PATTERN

And its off to Castlegregory for the pattern day, Wednesday, 15th August ! Fun, music and craic and mutton pies ! An ancient tradition, see you there !

WEDDING

On Saturday 18th August, Christina O Shea, Killelton, Camp married Tadgh Scanlon, Cappaclough, Camp at St. Marys Church Camp. Afterwards a wonderful wedding reception was enjoyed by over 200 guests at The Ballyroe Hotel, Tralee. A teacher at our local Aughacasla National School, Christina is much loved and very popular with all her young pupils who along with the entire community wish Christina and Tadgh a long and happy life together and many blessings.

THANK YOU

Kilgobbin Parish fundraiser held on August 6th at the Old School Camp raised E1585.00 towards essentails repairs to Kilgobbin and Killiney Churches. The orgainsers would like to thank all who generously donateed to the stalls and gave of their time and support. Also a big thank you to all who came and made the day so successful. It was a happy day with wonderful fellowship.

OBITUARY

Ned O Shea Crowhill, Annascaul and The Merchant and O Sheas Hotel, Dublin passed away peacefully on Saturday 18th August last Ned was a true legend in his own lifetime, a loyal and proud Kerryman and Annascaulman. The Merchant was and still is the headquarters for all Kerry people in Dublin up for All Irelands or indeed for any other occasions.

Kerry man of the Year and Chairman and President of The Kerrymans Assoiciation, Dublin and playing music for Bill Clinton, former Presdident of America in the Whitehouse, Ned took it all in his stride and when a neighbour or musician from West Kerry came into the Merchant, the salutation from Ned was “ have you a bed for the night” He was a humble man who never forgot his roots.

 

Ned surely epitomised the quote from the Poem of Rudyhard Kipling“ during his lifetime, He did indeed “walk with kings and not lose the common touch “

Ned will be sadly missed by everybody who knew him. Sympathy is extended to his sons and duaghters John, Pat and Cathal, Geraldine, Noranne and Teresa, His siter Nora, grand children, great grand children, sons in law, daughters in law, exrended family. and friends.

 Neds wife Mary predeceased him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis !

ANNASCAUL GAA

NIGHT AT THE DOGS:Annascaul GAA will be holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Saturday 8th September. Tickets, priced at €10, include entry to the rack track on the night and a race programme, and can now be purchased from players and committee members. As well as being a fun night out, this is an important fundraising event for our club development plans and we look forward to as much support as possible.

PADDYS PICNIC

Paddy O Brien was always fundraising for cancer research and other charities and on September 8th at Camp Junction Paddys Picnic, a day long fundraiser is being organised by Paddys family and friends in aid of the Kerry Palative Care Unit, at University Hospital Kerry, where Paddy spent the last few weeks of his life in the wonderful care of the Nursing staff at the Unit.

The family fun starts at 3.00 and up to 6.00 p.m. There will be fun activities for Kiddies, face Painting, Clowns and more.

Camp Kittens, Dingle Berries and Special guests will entertain from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30, followed by some great craic with comedian Joe Rooney, Pat McDonnell and a Fr. Ted Tribute, the evening will conclude with Katsquire until Late. BBQ and raffles too. Tickets E10.00. Please support ! Donations will be gratefully accepted if you are unable to attend !

THE FESTIVAL

The Festival of Kerry is always one of the greatest closing events of the summer in Tralee and around the county of Kerry too. And the fun and great atmosphere of the occasion has always spilled out to us in Camp too. And last week when the Roses came to lunch at Ashes Bar and Restaurant, there was none more delighted and excited than the local children whose admiration for the lovely Roses was palpable.

Afterwards they headed down to Sandy Feet Pet Farm and onto Maharees for a Jaunt with Denny Cronin. And the parish had a Rose Escort too, Daniel O Connell from Inch was an escort to 2 of the roses over the week in Tralee. And Ocean View Nursing Home had their own party with music and dance and staff donning Rose sashes and the residents loved it.

TABLE QUIZ

On Friday, 14th September a Table Quiz will be held in Ashes for Camp Fair which is round the corner ! Everybody welcome. Proceeds towards trophies and prizes for the fair.

CAMP FAIR

Camp Sheep Fair is falling on Tuesday 18th September. Sheep Show, Adult and Childrens Fancy Dress and Face Painting. Pet Show and Sheep Show and sheep for sale ! Mutton pies and music and craic in the pubs. All perpetual trophies and cups for the sheep show to be returned to Ashes Bar Camp before the Fair please.

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Notes July 2018

 

KILLINEY & KILGOBBIN CHURCH FUNDRAISER

The Killiney and Kilgobbin Church Sale will be held in the Old School, Camp on Bank Holiday Monday 6th August at 11.00 a.m. There will be Teas/Coffee, home baking, face painting for the children a raffle on the day and stalls with lots of items for sale. Everybody welcome !

WALK FOR KERRY BRANCH – IRISH KIDNEY ASSOC.

The walk in Camp on Saturday raised over €4000 for the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association!

What an achievement, We had a brilliant day again! Blessed with the weather! Thanks so much to everyone who helped out and took part on the day! We will do it all again next year.

And Congratulations to Jimmy O Dwyer and Jane Fitzgerald and all the team who made it happen ! Well done !

NIGHT AT THE DOGS

Annascaul GAA will be holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Saturday 8th September. Tickets, priced at €10, include entry to the race track on the night and a race programme, and can now be purchased from players and committee members. As well as being a fun night out, this is an important fundraising event for our club development plans and we look forward to as much support as possible

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS,HOME AND AWAY

Alex O Donnell, Knockglossmore got the surprise of his life when he arrived for a quite pint in The Railway Tavern a few weeks ago ! Awaiting to greet him were his entire family and friends who were there to wish him a very happy 30th. Birthday. Next day Alex flew back to work to Las Vegas a place he has grown to love too and has made some great friends !

And in New York last weekend, Kenneth Quirke, Curra celebrated his 30th birthday along with all his family and many friends Irish and American, including the newest member, baby Mellisa born to his sister Martina in the last six weeks. Congratulations, Alex and Kenneth, Go maire sibh an chéad ! And welcome to Melissa !

RAILWAY SIGN GONE MISSING

It has come to the notice of local people that the plaque erected on the Water Tower at Camp Junction has been removed. The inscription on the plaque reads “ Tralee & Dingle Light Railway 1891 – 1953. This is the site of Castlegregory Junction”. Maybe somebody out there knows of its whereabouts ! It would be great to have it back where it belongs over the door of the Water Tower in Camp Junction !

LAST JAMIE WRENN AND MIKE DEANE MEMORIAL WALK

And so the final curtain falls and The Jamie Wrenn/Mike Deane memorial walk in aid of Recovery Haven, Tralee made its way from Tralee to Castle for the last time on Saturday 21st. July. The walk in memory of two local Castle legends raised E95,000 for cancer charities over the years. The larger than life wonderful character Mike Deane who passed away two years ago was one of the great supporters of this walk which began when Aughacasla man Jamie Wrenn drove his horse and trap all the way to Tralee accompanied by large numbers of neighbours and friends to raise money for local cancer services. Mike Deane and a dedicated committee headed up by Mary Lynch and Sandra Finn kept the walk going after Jamie passed away. And so there is great credit due to all those wonderful people ! And May Mike Deane and Jamie Wrenn Rest In Peace ! A spectacular aerial photograph of the walk passing Camp Junction is published on Facebook, this photo deserves a spot on the history pages of our time !

GREEN ACRES UPGRADE

Green Acres Caravan Park, Aughacasla, Castlegregory has enhanced it’s outdoor facilities by installing a new playground and an astro turf pitch.The opening was held on Monday 22nd July 2018 with Maria Walsh, International Rose of Tralee 2014 doing the honours.  Deacon Denis Kelleher was also on hand to bless the park and the facilities on the day. The park  was opened in the late 1980’s by Tom & Eileen Keane and in recent years their son Michael and his wife Susan have taken over the running. Congratulations all !

SUMMERTIME

And what a wonderful summer it was ! Tourists flocked into the area like never before, B/B’s full, walkers on the Dingle Way have exceeded all other years in numbers and our Restaurants are packed every evening. Locally Sandy Feet is a new pet farm in Camp and it is flying ! West Kerry Trekking is getting great reviews and the Water Sports in the Maharees and Castlegregory Golf links are very busy and people are out hiking on mount Brandon and Cahrerconree and other hills and mountains in the area too and not to mention the miles and miles of safe sandy beaches we have, never too busy ! There is great music in the bars and we have O Dywers shop in the village, Hair Dresser and petrol station, Launderette, all facilities here in Camp, the gateway to the Dingle Peninsula and all it has to offer ! And we’re on The Wild Atlantic Way !

Not too late to book for September and around Camp Fair falling on Tuesday 18th September, traditional sheep fair one of the last surviving old fairs in the country ! And the fair is getting bigger and better every year !

We would like to wish John Herlihy,, Kilteenbane, Camp the best of luck with his new business venture ‘Atlantic Headstones Kerry’, which specialises in providing headstones and grave maintenance. More information can be found at www.atlanticheadstoneskerry.ieor by contacting John directly on 087 125 1406. Congratulations John, Go n-Eirí an t-adh leat !

CASTLE FAIR AND SUMMER FESTIVAL

What a lovely day we all had at Castle Fair on Saturday last. Cows and calves, horses, goats, sheep and fowl of all types, hens ducks geese were all lined up and down the Forge road. John Joe and Jason had their fresh vegetables for sale and a young couple selling duck eggs and hen eggs could hardly keep up with demand. And Denny Cronin took a rest day from “Jaunts with Denny “ around the Maharees, instead he bought his pony to the Fair. Later Denny joined Gerard Mulligan for an mighty openair music session on the street !

Pat O Shea and Sinead Tarrant O Shea presented prizes and trophies to owners of best quality animals as follows –

Best horse – Josh Smith, Best pony – Tim Dennehy, Best pen of lambs – Martin Murphy, Best rare breed – John Pat Long, Best pen of Heifers – Ger O Connor, Champion Ram – Clement Crean. Best pen of bullocks – Maurice Fitzgerald.

One Killiney man said he was was in short trousers at the last fair and he was wearing them again at the fair on Saturday, this time of course he was sporting a modern pair in the style of today ! In many ways the fair was a trip down memory lane for a lot of people ! Castle Fair is a welcome addition to an already very busy and enjoyable annual summer festival in the village of Casle. Long may it continue.

THANK YOU

Pat O Shea and Dylan Fitzgerald say a special thank you to those who worked so hard to make it the fair happen. Jimmy O Dwyer and a dedicated committee, the judges and stewards, those who cleaned up afterwards, provided barriers, and much more. We are delighted to accommodate those who sponsored memorial trophies and cups in memory of those who are gone before us. The residents of Forge road, Kerry Co. Council and the Garda, Thank you all.

CALENDARS FOR SALE

Scenic Calendars of Castlegregory/Camp areas for sale at O Dwyers, Camp, Information Centre, Castlegregory and Spar, Castlegregory. E10. Each.

 

 

 

Well known Campman passed away at 1916 Commemoration

The news of the death of Seamus O Donnell, Knockglossmore, Camp on Saturday 23rd. September was met with deep shock and sadnessin Camp and West Kerry. And Seamus was to pass to his eternal reward on the occasion of Comóradh Tomás Ághas, 1916 patriot and hero whom Seamus held in very high esteem.
He began his working career in the forestry division and that love of nature and the environment was to remain with him all of his life. Later Seamus was a teacher at Killorglin Community College, where he is fondly remembered by past students and fellow teachers and who were there on Tuesday at his funeral Mass forming a guard of honour outside St. Marys Church Camp as a mark of respect to their former colleague. They were among the hundreds who attended the funeral on both days and who walked with Seamus on his final journey to Ballinknockane Cemetary Camp where following the requiem Mass Muiris O Scanlán and Pádraig Ó Moráin led the choir singing “ the lovely Irish song, Mo Ghille Mear, translation, My Gallant Friend and Seamus was indeed a friend to many and a man of language, culture and education. Seamus was a committed community man too, Chairman of Camp Community Council in the early years and active in Muintir na Tíre at local and National level promoting self help and community development in rural Ireland.
Fr. Jim Sheehy assisted by Fr. Gearóid Godley, Fr. Francis Nolan, Fr. Joe Begley and Canon Tom Looney officiated at the celebration of the Requiem Mass on Tuesday and following a sermon delivered from the heart, Fr. Jim summed it all up so beautifully in a final tribute to his good friend, “Seamus was a man of many parts” and all of us who knew Seamus O Donnell will certainly agree on that sentiment ! Séamus, Ní Bheid do leithéid arís ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Seamus is survived by his wife Sheila, son, Jamie, daughters, Kate and Molly, sister, Kathleen, brothers, Joe, Alex and Paudie, grandchildren, Adam and Aoibheann, nieces, nephews and extended family and many friends to whom sympathy is extended. His daughter Julie predeceased him. R.I.P.

GRAND PRIZE DRAW
Camp Community Council are currently holding a fundraising Grand Draw. To encourage you to purchase your ticket early, a monthly draw will be held ongoing until the final Grand Draw which takes place on 21st December in Camp Old School. Even if you win in the monthly draw you will still be included in the final Grand Draw. The lucky winner of the September draw was Derek Moynihan. So if you are not in, you can’t win !
Tickets are available from members of Camp Community Council. Tickets are also on sale on line on facebook – Camp Community Council facebook page. Tickets are E10.00 each or 3 for E20.00. Top Prize – E1000.00 and runner up prizes as follows – One week stay for up to twelve people in house by Camp beach. Gold Fourball in Castlegregory Golf Club plus 4 course dinner in Ashes Restaurant, Camp. Golf Fourball plus 4 course lunch in The Brassiere, Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. Guided walk to top of Mount Brandon for up to 20 people.
SUCCESS
Ocean View Nursing Home Camp is a leader once again ! Castlegregory lady, Maura Moriarty has everybody involved in baking and sharing recipes for meals over the past months in Ocean View in a bid to save for posterity some lovely wholesome and tasty recipes, indeed they are as much part of our heritage as history itself and very often lost to us over the years. And Maura, Catering Manager Ocean View is now among the top three participants in a National Nursing Homes of Ireland Award in the Catering and Nutrition Category. We all wish her the very best of success, Congratulations Maura and all at Ocean View, Camp. Go n-éirí an t-adh libh !
OBITUARY
The death of Mary Enright (nee Foley) Derrymore East, Tralee occurred recently. Mary from Blennerville originally but whose marriage to Michael R.I.P brought her west to the community of Derrymore/Curraheen where she fitted in so well and where she had many friends all the way to Camp and beyond. She was a wonderful character, loved children and animals and above all Mary was a real family person. In recent times, she took easily to social media and Facebook friends loved her regular daily interactions. Mary will be sadly missed by everybody. Sympathy is extended to her daughter Annette, her son in law Michael and grandchildren Aoife and Michael extended family, relatives and many friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.
CAMPFEST
Campfest had their annual gathering at The Railway Tavern last weekend. Despite the bad weather the event was even bigger than last year with VW and cars and Campervans of all shapes and sizes converging on the Junction on Friday afternoon. They were a bit disappointed that due to the high winds and wet weather they could not venture across Conor Pass as they did in previous years. Nonetheless they enjoyed the stay and the craic was mighty over the few days. And the 2 charities namely Pieta House and Pomegranite.ie were the beneficiaries of the auction on Saturday night and share in a prize fund of E2813.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Anne Rice, daughter of Martin and Teresa, Cappaclough, Camp and Gearóid O Sullivan, son of Liam and Mary, Barrow West, Ardfert who were married on Friday, 29th. September at Gougane Barrow. Fr. Barrett officiated at the ceremony. Flowergirl was Aisling Flynn. The couple held their wedding reception in The Gougan Barra Hotel, Ballingeary, Co. Cork. A wonderful occasion for all the family and friends in a lovely Gougane Barra. Anne and Gearóid – Go n-éirí an t-adh libh ! Best of luck and happiness in your future life together.

Camp Notes – 19th. July 2016

NEW CD

Nora Rice, Cappaclough, Camp has  released a music CD.  Nora’s favourites is a  collection of  traditional songs and music, beautifully sung by Nora herself , Musical accompaniment by  Kathleen Mulcahy/Rolands on Fiddle, Bernadette Hennessy/Slattery, Concertina and Donagh Hennessy on guitar.
Music was always a tradition in Nora’s family.  Her Aunt Mary Rice/Knightly was a beautiful singer and Uncle Joe Rice was musical too.  And Nora’s grandmother Nora Spillane,  originally from The Maharees played the accordeon and on her mothers side of the family, the Landers, Ballinahunt, Annascaul loved music and dancing. Nora’s CD is available for sale in the  local pubs  and O Dwyers/Mace, Camp, The Information Centre Castlegregory, Castlegreggory Golf Club and in Music shops in Dingle

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Camp Cash Cow Family Day has been cancelled.

DRAMA

Camp Drama group presented to full houses again this week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

The hilariously funny play entitled Wheres the Missus and written by Valerie Sweeney, Upper Camp and with a star cast is a credit to all involved, the Producer, those front of house and all behind the scenes and there are new twists and turns every night, what a creative team they are !  Well done all and congratulations !

Camp Defibrillator Group, Camp Community Childcare Centre and Camp Fair  provided the teas and refreshments each night, thus receiving the proceeds for which they are very grateful and would like to express their thanks to the Drama Group.

FUNDRAISER

The Coffee morning and Tombola to be held on Sunday 24th July after Mass in the Old School, Camp has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.  Date, time and Venue will be advertised in these notes.

WALKING IN MEMORY OF JAMIE WRENN

The walk in memory of Castlegregory man, Jamie Wrenn will commence at 10.00 am at the Aquadome, Tralee with 3 refreshment stops along the way and finishing in Castlegregory.  Jamie Wrenn a cancer sufferer himself began the walk in 1999,  Jamie sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2008 and later a local group revived the walk in 2010, presenting the proceeds to local cancer services. There is hop on, hop off bus service for those who need it and also a sponsored return bus to Tralee.

For more information please contact – Mary 0871332179 and Sandra 083 8421418 or contact Recovery Haven on 0667192122.

SUCCESS

Congratulations to Pádraig Rice, Cappaclough, Camp  on his recent appointment to the political staff at the Houses of The Oireachtas, Seanad Éireann. Best of Luck, Pádraig, go n-éirí an t-adh leat.

A VOICE FOR HANNAH
A fundraising initiative has been set up to help Hannah Falvey, a little  two and a half  year old girl from Annascaul with a rare condition which makes her unable to communicate with anybody.  With the help of an Eye Gaze Computer, Hannah will be given the gift of communication. This computer costs in the region of E12,000 and Hannah has been tested and is a perfect candidate to benefit from it.       Two family friends are undertaking A 70km fundraising walk and there are sponsorship cards in all the local business premises where you can contribute. Also you can make a donation and read more about Hannah’s story on website   –    
http://www.gofundme.com
Wishing Nancy, Brendan, Lily and all the Falvey family success in this venture to enable Hannah to engage with her family and the world around her into the future. Please support

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Notes – 27th June 2016

 

CAMP DRAMA

Camp Drama Group will be back in the Old School  on 14th, 15th 16th. July  performing their hilariously funny and original play Where’s the Missus written by Val Sweeney.  It’s a good story line with lots of fun and excitement on stage. Tickets available at O Dwyers Mace, E10.00 each. So to be sure of a seat, mark those dates in your diary and book early.

CAMP CASH COW

The biggest annual family fun event of the year, the Camp Cash Cow will be held on Sunday 31st. July in Camp Community Sportsfield.

Our biggest community fundraiser too, the novelty event has caught the imagination of locals

and tourists alike who wait with baited breath on the cow to do her business on the day which everybody is hoping  will happen in their grid number,  earning them a cash prize of E500.  Tickets available from members of Camp Community Council,  if you’re not in, you can’t win, so be sure to buy a ticket  !  As well the cow event, Camp Community Council will also have other attractions for the children and since the date of the Cash Cow this year  will coincide with a Kerry football final there will be a big screen in the hall for all of you football fans !  And a north Kerry Hurler has thrown in the ball too in support of Camp. Tadgh O Halloran is challenging us in the Penalty Shoot Out Event, using a Hurley, everybody, young and old from 5 to 105 are invited to try their hand, celebrities, politicians you are all welcome to Camp Cash Cow and lets say our local postman won’t be delivering letters that weekend, he’ll be blocking goals for Camp Community Council.  And don’t be a hurler on the ditch, its sure to be great fun on the day !   Camp Community Council are looking for volunters help us out running events on the day, its just one day in the year and the funds raised go towards our community developments in the Community Sports field which are available to everybody all the year round.  So please if you can a few hours, it will be very much appreciated.  

A VOICE FOR HANNAH

A fundraising initiative has been set up to help Hannah Falvey, a little  two and a half  year old girl from Annascaul with a rare condition which makes her unable to communicate with anybody.  With the help of an Eye Gaze Computer, Hannah will be given the gift of communication. This computer costs in the region of E12,000 and Hannah has been tested and is a perfect candidate to benefit from it.       Two family friends are undertaking A 70km fundraising walk and there are sponsorship cards in all the local business premises where you can contribute. Also you can make a donation and read more about Hannah’s story if you visit –http://www.gofundme.com/27fn964. 

Wishing Nancy, Brendan, Lily and all the Falvey family success in this venture to enable Hannah to engage with her family and the world around her into the future. Please support !

WEDDING

Congratulations to Eric O Shea, Killelton, Camp and Leeann Daly, Newcastlewest who were married on Saturday last at The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Newcastlewest.  Afterwards, over 300 guests joined Eric, Leeann and their families at the Ballygarry Hotel, Tralee for a wonderful wedding reception.  And an after wedding party was enjoyed on Sunday evening at Ashes Bar and Restaurant, Camp.   Leeann and Eric, May you enjoy many years of happiness in your future life together.

WEDDING

Janet Herlihy, Knockglossmore, Camp and Rodger O Dwyer, Tipperary were married on Friday last at St. Marys Church Camp and held their reception     .  By all accounts it was a wonderful day out and on Sunday the party continued at Ashes for a great evening of music and  song.  Cngratulations Janet and Rodger, have a lovely life together !

 

Camp Notes – January – May 2016

THE DINGLE WAY/KERRY
Fay Brophy tells of her  positive experience on The Dingle Way/Kerry Camino Walk in her article in The Magazine in The Sunday World on Sunday last.
Fay described in detail her welcome in Camp having come through a tough first Day on The Dingle Way Walk. The views across Tralee Bay on the North and Dingle Bay on the South, Fay describes as Breathtaking !  the welcoming lights of The Junction Bar in Camp, the smoking chimney issuing signals of warmth and civilisation. Dinner was one of the best she had in a long time.  Even better the pub was opposite Fay’s accommodation for the night, Camp Junction House Bed and Breakfast.  And Fay had dogs who were warmly welcomed by owner John, who provided an apartment, a most comfortable cosy place to stay for the night.  And the joys and excitement of the walk through Annascaul, Lispole and into Dingle town and around the peninsula is captivated wonderfully in Fay Brophy’s excellent report in the Sunday World.
A great article and great beginning to our new year and a boost for local Tourism in The Dingle Peninsula.

CAMP NOTES – 15TH FEBRUARY
DRAMA
Killorglin drama group are staging the award winning play by John McDwyer “Callaghan’s Place” in the old school Camp on Saturday 27th February at 8pm.This is a moving story about contemporary rural Ireland set in the 1980’s. It tells the story of a family fighting for survival. The daughter is about to leave home and suddenly a stranger arrives into Callaghan’s place and the whole community is thrown into a quandary of curiosity.  Tickets E12.00, available at O Dwyers/Mace.
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS PROJECT
Childrens Art Project on Sunday 21st. February, Old School, Camp  2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Theme 1916 to 2016.  Bring your own paints and brushes, please.    Contact Brid – 087 6885520. Go Raibh Míle !
SAVE OUR COASTLINE
A public meeting, attended by numerous invited public representatives and guest speakers, was held at The Club Rooms in Castlegregory on Saturday 6 February. On the agenda was the ongoing problem of coastal erosion in Maharees caused by the wind and high tides. Having studied coastal processes in Maharees for many years, NUIG physical geographer Dr. Eugene Farrell, whose father J.J. hails from Duagh, presented a very informative lecture. His research has found that over the past one hundred and fifteen years the Maharees coastline has receded by 72m at one point. He identified a combination of increased storm surges and human activities such as overgrazing and uncontrolled access to the beaches as the main culprits in recent years and called for a comprehensive management plan to put in place. Apart from a lack of funding, the immediate installation of coastal protection measures in a Special Area of Conservation, such as Magherabeg, is apparently restricted by the need to conduct environmental impact studies.
The meeting was also addressed by Dr. Enda McGovern, Associate Professor in Marketing at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. He informed the audience that the new challenges presented by global warming will demand solutions that have not been attempted in the past. When the meeting concluded the attendance were little wiser as to what could be done. Was it in the hands of the County Council, the OPW, the National Parks and Wildlife or could local people take their own initiative? Meanwhile, the erosion of the Maharees coastline continues apace.
A further public meeting on coastal erosion will be held at the Club Rooms Castlegregory on Tuesday next 16th February at 8.45pm. All welcome.
Above report from mahareesheritage Facebook page.
MICHAEL O DONNELL MEMORIAL DARTS TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to  Bolands Bar team on winning and we would like to thank the following people The Junction Bar, Camp for the first night and the food and Bolands Bar for the final night and food, to all the players and everyone who attended both nights. I would like to thank all the sponsors who gave us prizes for the raffle. The following winners:- 1st prize Hamper Nora Scanlon 2nd prize Pisces voucher Mike Hayes 3rd prize The Junction Bar voucher Dillon Daniels 4th prize The Village Chemist voucher Dan O Connor 5th prize Hair Heaven voucher Gerard Farrelly 6th prize bottle of  champagne Tom O Flaherty 7th prize bottle red wine & choc. Pauline McDonagh 8th prize bottle of red wine Shane Quirke 9th prize bottle white wine David Barrett 10th prize bottle rose wine Jason O Connor 11th prize box of choc Vincie O Driscoll 12th prize box of choc John O Connor We raised €436 for The Kerry Hospice.
ROAD REALIGNMENT
For the past number of months discussions have taken place with Kerry Co Co regarding the realignment.of the junction at the old post office. Discussions have also taken place with the householders at the site who have generously donated part of their landholding to the project. Kerry Co Co have now agreed to proceed with this work which will result in increased sight lines for all road  users thereby increasing road safety. The cost of this work is slightly over 9,000 euro which has now been allocated following the intervention of Cllr. Jim Finucane and Brendan Griffin T.D. Kerry Co. Co intend beginning this work, weather permitting, towards the end of March.   Report courtesy  of Secretary, Camp Community Council.

CAMP NOTES – 23RD MAY 2016

DRAMA PERFORMANCE

Valerie Sweeney’s play entitled Where’s The Missus, a plot full of intrigue, romance, excitement and fun was performed by the very versatile Camp Drama Group to full houses on Wednesday and Thursday night last at the Old School, Camp.   And it was lovely to see some newcomers,  Jacinta, playing the part of Daisy,  told me the last time she was on stage was with the Young Entertainers !

There are still a few tickets left for this week performance on Thursday and Friday, available at O Dwyers/Mace at E10.00.  Proceeds raised in the raffle was E838.00. Valerie and all wish to express their grateful thanks to everybody for their support !

ANNASCAUL ALLOTMENTS

Avail of this unique opportunity to grow your own fruit and veg. A choice of indoor and

outdoor allotments on one picturesque site. All organic manure etc. on site plus a personal

service.  Contact Gene, 087 2270547.   info@growkerry.ie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Notes 7th. June 2016

CAMP NOTES  – 7TH. JUNE 2016

FÉILE NA N-ÓG

Feile na nOg will take place June 24th, 25th & 26th.  Annascaul / Lispole U14s will play in Div 8 group A with games Fri night in Keel and Sat morning in Annascaul.  Please show your support over the weekend. There will be a parade in Dingle Sat 25th at 6.30 approx for all coiste na nog memebers to partake in. See local posters for more details.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Congratulations to Brendan McCarthy, Knockglossmore, Camp who celebrated his 70th with family and friends at the Junction Bar recenty.  Brendan, Go maire tú an Céad !

WEDDING

Congratulations to Michelle Sheehy, Cappaclough, Camp and Michael Collins, Tralee who were married recently in St. Marys Church, Camp.  Go n-éirí an t-adh libh !

CAMP FAIR

A Table Quiz in aid of Camp Fair will be held in Dalys Bar, Camp on Friday 17th June at 9.30 p.m. Your support will be much appreciated.  

OBITUARY

The death of Pat Rohan Carrigaha, Camp occurred on Monday last.  Pat was one of the old stock, a real gentleman and a highly respected member of the farming community.  He was a very knowledgeable local historian with a keen interest in genealogy and in tracing relations.  Pat was predeceased by his son Patrick.   He is survived by  his wife Nora, daughters Mary and Catherine, sons, James, John, Pascal and Mike,  grand children and extended family, relatives and friends.  Sympathy is extended to all.

Pat was waked at home on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday following requiem mass at St. Marys Church, Castlegregory, he was laid to rest in Killiney Cemetary.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

ANNUAL CF WALK

A large group of walkers took part in the Annual Camp CF Walk on Whit Monday in beautiful sunny weather. Lovely home baking, teas and refreshments were served at the Old School and over E850 was raised with more contributions expected to come in.  The organisers wish to thank all who took part and all who supported the event in any way.

KEIRA’S GROOMING BOUTIQUE

Want to pamper your four legged friend, then take your dog to Kiera’s Boutique, the latest state of the art Grooming Boutique and Pet shop in Tralee providing a professional pet grooming service and carrying an exciting range of pet food and grooming accessories.  Kiera, better known in Camp through her Mother, Ann Crean, Knockgloss beg,  has always been an animal lover and we wish her every success in this new venture for her, a labour of love for sure !  You can find Kiera’s Grooming Boutique on Facebook or telephone for an appointment.

 

Camp Notes – August to October 2015

VW CAMPER GATHERING
The annual gathering of The Type 2 Ireland VW CamperClub will take place in Mike and Anne O Neill’s Railway Tavern on next Friday and Saturday October 16th and 17th.  Watch out for them travelling in cavalcade aroundthe Peninsula on Saturday morning. Everybody is welcome to join in the Ceol, Caint agus Craic on Friday and Saturday night, all happening at The Railway Tavern, a really spectacular event, not to be missed !

CAMP FAIR

Camp Sheep Fair was bigger and better than ever this year. Plenty of sheep for sale and horses too.  The winner of the Pen of Best Qaulity sheep was Jimmy O Dwyer adn The Most traditional pen was won by Tom Griffin. Pat Mulcahy got the prize for the best Pair of Donkeys at the Fair and Damien Glazier had the best horse with Patrick O Shea a close second for his fine animal. Mary’s mutton pies at The Junction Bar and Joyces at O Dwyers went down a treat and there was great craic and music in the pubs in the evening.

QUIZ
A Table Quiz will be held in Mike and Anne O Neill’s The Railway Tavern Camp on Friday,  23rd. October  at 9.00 p.m. in aid of Camp United Soccer Club.  Everybody welcome.
AUGHACASLA SCHOOL EVENTS
1. Annual kids fancy dress Halloween party in Old School Camp Saturday 24th. Oct.3pm to 5 pm…5 euro per child /10 euro per family.  Organisers – Aughacasla School Parent Association.2. Fundraising event for Aughacasla National School. The Camp Drama Group have kindly offered to present their wonderful performance of The Real McCoy Wednesday 28th. Oct 8pm Old School house Camp..tickets 10 euro each available through school or Parents Association.
Saturday night with a large circle of family and friends.A great night was had by all!
GAA
Another very successful James Fitzgerald tournament was held in Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park earlier today in ideal weather conditions. Annascaul, An Gaeltacht, Dingle, Castlegregory & Keel took part in thecompetition. Much appreciation to the Fitzgerald family for presenting all the young players with medals & the highstandard of football was very evident, so well done to all involved.Coiste Na nOg secretary Mairead Clifford put trojan  work into organising this tournament. Thank you Mairead and a huge thanks to all those who took part and who helped out. Unfortunately our West Kerry U16 team went down to a stronger East Kerry side in the County Final which took place in Keel. Final score West Kerry 1-11 East Kerry 3-15. Hard luck lads but well done on reaching the final!  And  after a great win recently over Mid Kerry, West Kerry Seniors were unlucky on Sunday last when they lost to Kenmare 0-15 to 0-11.   Well done to Campman James Crean and the Hicksons brothers Eamonn and Jason and to Gerard Lenihan and Eoin Curry our Annascaul parish club team players on a great effort forWest Kerry !
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Jean Farrell Camp and Rowan Copeland, Castlegregory celebrated their 21st in The Junction Bar, Camp on
And Tina Griffin recently celebrated a special birthday in her brother, Kerry footballer, Tommy Griffin’s pub in Dingle. Again all the family and friends even Camp people were there to celebrate with Tina !Congratulations Jean, Rowan and Tina, go maire sibh aand chéad !

CIORCAL COMHRÁ  – IRISH CONVERSATION CIRCLECiorcal Comhrá gaelainne an chéad Deardaoin don Mhí i dtig Mike Neill, The Railway Tavern, timpeall 9.30 p.m. Fáilte roimh cách !

CAMP ICA We wish to thank the community for their kind support on Camp Fair Day which is enabling us to make 

donations of E1,000 to Kerry Hospice and Cystic Fibrosis and E500 to The Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Associations this year. 

OBITUARY -Sympathy is extended to Tadgh O Halloran, our local postmanon the recent death of his brother Maurice, late of Ballyduff and Upton, Co. Cork. Maurice was laid to rest in Rahela Cemetary following Requiem Mass in St. Peters and Paul Church, Ballyduff on Wednesday 15th September. Rest In Peace.

BALLINCLARE FAIR

Ballinclare Fair held in Annascaul on Sunday was great this year with plenty of sheepand horses on offer.John Prendiville Lispole,The O Donnell’s from Slieve and the Deane’s from Gortanedin,
GIRLS FOOTBALL
Girls gaelic football training for Camp/Annascaul was started a few months ago and they have been training hard every Friday evening. The girls are aged from 8 to 11 and are improving week by week.  The emphasis has been on having fun with their friends while developing their football skills. The girls put in a brilliant performance at a recent challenge game against St Pats in Blennerville. They got some great scores and played with lots of skill and determination. Girls from Camp who are involved are Ciara Crean, Emily O Regan, Maeve Slattery, Siun Deely, Tina Fitzgerald, Marie Deane, Grainne O Dwyer, Niamh Gascoigne, Aoife Gascoigne, Emma Christie, Orlaigh Clifford, Nora O Driscoll, Roise Deane, Ciara Slattery and Sarah Foley.  Well done to all the girls and keep up the practice! Training will be finishing up for the winter but will start up again in 2016. Anyone interested can contact Mairead O Shea, Secretary, Annascaul Coiste Na Nog. 087 6962952 or Conor Slattery 087 2312575.
BAWNIE O’DRISCOLL MEMORIAL SOCCER TOURNAMENT
A big thanks to everybody who showed up and supported this great cause even though the weather was not ideal. 

€1335 was raised on the day and was donated to Acquired Brain Injury Ireland. 

There was some great football played under treacherous conditions. Liselton were the overall winners, beating Castlegregory Celtic Fc in the final in a tight game. Liseltons David Hennessy claimed the tournaments bestplayer with some unbelievable saves between the sticks while Camp Uniteds James Crean was top goalscorer. Amajor thanks to Del O Shea and John Bubbles Hegarthyfor volunteering to officiate, it could no have gone so smoothly without them. 

Another thanks has to go to Camp Community Council for donating the delicious food on the day. It was a day where everybody came to remember a great sportsman, friend, uncle, brother, grandson and son. Bawnie will always be in our hearts and occasions like last Saturday show how many peoples hearts he has touched. From all the O Driscolls thank you everyone it was greatly appreciated.
OBITUARY
Kathleen (Kitty) McCarthy, nee Donovan, Knockglossmore, Camp, Enniskeane, Co. Cork and Hammersmith, London passed away peacefully last week.  Kitty always proudly flew the Cork flag in the  porch of her home in Camp through goodtimes and bad and at the graveside on Thursday last, Paud paid his final tribute to his beloved Kitty, a true and loyal Corkfootball supporter, when he so eloquenty sang “The Banks of My Own Lovely Lee.”  There wasn’t a dry eye in the graveyard! Ar dhes Dé go raibh a h-anam.  Sympathy is extended to her partner, Paud, Daughter-in-law, Caroline, brothers, Johnny, Tadhg and Jerry, sisters, Philomena and Joan, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMP NOTES – JUNE 2015

CAMP NOTES – 29TH JUNE 2015

TOP SPORTS ACCOLADE

Congratulations to Rian O Sullivan, Kerry and Ireland U/16 soccer star who was recently signed up to play with Brighton and Hove Albian Soccer Club.  Rian’s Uncles, the Doyle brothers, Tommy (Kerry winning Captain 1986) and John are well known greats in club and county GAA of our time. And speaking of family achievements Ciara O Sullivan, Champion Irish and International Dancer is a sister of Rian’s.

And, Annascaul GAA facebook says it all – Good players practice ‘til they get it right…Great players practice ‘til they never get it wrong!!
Annascaul GAA, your managers, team mates & community wish you the very best in Brighton. Our loss is their gain- Once again you have made us very proud – Annascaul Abu !   And that goes for all of us,  Rian,  Go n-éirí Leat !

WEST KERRY MENTAL HEALTH

‘West Kerry Mental Health / Cumann Sláinte Intinne Chorca Dhuibhne in association with Mental Health Ireland celebrated the Summer Solstice on World Mental Health Day in the Deseart, Dingle. This is the first year that Mental Health Ireland marked the day across Ireland. The event in Dingle was a low key trial run for future years which proved to be very successful with a good turnout from the community.

Speakers Dr Conor Brosnan GP and Irene Ni Fhlannura Nutritional Therapist, Re Nua talked respectively on depression, its causes and support in the community and nutrition to promote mental health. Musical interludes were provided by local musicians and at the lighting of the celebratory candle,  Monsignor Pádraig ó Fiannachta read a well chosen poem. Cathy Weldon did a reading of one of her poems in English and Irish.  Ilonka, local Yoga teacher brought the festivities to a close as she talked us through a gentle dance to a tune called ‘Willow’ on CD.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHT

On Sunday evening Camp Community and friends gathered at Garrahies Beach to light candles, reflect and remember !  The music session at the edge of the waves was beautiful. Milo O Brien on Accordeon, Gordon Saunders on Guitar and James Allman playing the flute were accompanied by our local singers led by Nora Rice. Breda Quirke’s opening words of welcome  began the readings given by Hazel Evans and Mary Knightly who also concluded the event with words of thanks to everybody. This is a lovely Annual occasion in support of Recovery Haven and well done to Eileen O Shea and friends who organise it every year in Camp. And Sean, Column, Fionán and Cillian Barry’s bonfire provided a nice warm glow that we all needed on such a lovely sunny but windy evening at Garrahies Gap !

CAMP CASH COW

Camp Cash Cow, our biggest Annual Fundraiser of the year is on Sunday August 2nd. In Camp Community Sportsfield. It’s a wonderful family Day out with lots and lots of things happening. Tickets are now on sale at E10.00 per ticket, so be in with a chance to win E500 if you can pinpoint the place where the cow “does her business”.  There is a dog show, sports for children, face painting, bar-b-que, bouncy castle and lots more ! Camp Community Council are appealing for volunteers to help out on the day.  This is a great event and the proceeds go towards  the provision and upkeep of sports facilities in Camp Community Sports field which are available to all, young and old from Brandon Point over and to the tip of the Dingle Peninsula and Tralee as well.

 

So please support us, its once a year and you are sure to enjoy a wonderful family day out as well !

CF WALK

A total of E970 was collected for the CF walk on June 1st. A big thank you to the people who walked, to those who donated money and the ICA ladies who made the refreshments afterwards.

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CELEBRATION OF LIGHT

Recovery Haven Annual Celebration of Light will be held at Garrahies Beach, Camp on Sunday, 28th. June. All candles will be lit at 6.00 p.m. Families welcome. Candles –  E3.00 each, 2 for E5.00, available at O Dwyers/Mace. 

CHILDREN’S SUMMER PARTY

Children’s Summer Party will be held at Camp Sports Field  from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. on Saturday 27th. June Entry 5 Euro per family at gate. Bouncy Castles and Novelty Games, snacks for children !  Agraithe ag, Organised by Aughacasla School Parents Association. Fáilte roimh cách !

HIRE A PRO

Camp Community Childcare Centre, Parents fundraising Committee are organising an Auction “ Hire a Pro” a new and novel idea where you can bid for a service you need, while also supporting  our local Community Childcare Centre.  The event will be held on Friday 3rd July in The Junction Bar Camp with music from Culchie Goes Cool from about 9.00 p.m. Please support and enjoy a great night out as well !  Contact – Carol – 087 9558190 or Louise Kelliher – 087 9245124.

RUN THE KINGDOM

The Annual Camp Run The Kingdom, 10 mile summer trail around Camp village commencing at the Old School, Camp and finishing outside Ashes Bar will be held on next Saturday, 27th June. Registration is at 11.00 a.m.  This  event is in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation and was a great success last year. The route takes in spectacular scenery and all in a good cause too.

 

 

TOURISM NEWS

Dingle’s North Shore Tourism group formed recently to Market and promote the area had a very constructive meeting with John Flynn, Area Manager, Kerry Co. Council and John Griffin Wild Atlantic Way on Wednesday last in The Clubrooms, Castlegregory.

In The South Pole Inn, Annascaul on Tuesday night The Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance held their inaugural meeting. An executive committee representative of the Dingle Chamber and Dingle Peninsula worked on the process of developing this  new Tourism Alliance of all areas and communities in the peninsula over the past months and will continue to steer the process forward to April 2016. In the interim a Tourism Development Worker will be employed to market the area and special interest sub committees comprising of members from all over the peninsula will be set up.  Dingle’s North Shore Tourism will work closely with The Dingle Peninsula Tourism Alliance.

COLÁISTE GAEILGE

20 – 24 Iúil, i Halla Le Chéile, Bréanainn, Co. Chiarraí.  Cúrsa do leanaí, déagoirí & daoine fásta. Breis eolais:www.cflt.ie nó 066 7138137.  

Summer Irish Course for children, teenagers & adults/families in Halla Le Chéile from 20 – 24 July. For more information please call 066 7138137

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CAMP CASH COW

Camp Cash Cow – the biggest Annual Community fundraising event of the year organised by Camp Community Council will be held on Sunday, 2nd. August in Camp Community Sports Field.

It’s a real Family Fun Day ! Face Painting,Dog Show, Fun sports, Soccer Tournament BBQ and the big event of the Day, The Cash Cow – Guess where the cow does her business and win E500.00. More help is needed on the day, Volunteers – please contact – hassellian@hotmail.com

Any help you can give is much appreciated !  Tickets for the Cash Cow are on sale locally and from members of Camp Community Council. E10.00 per ticket.

JACKPOT WIN

Everybody was delighted to hear the news that Kevin O Shea, San Francisco and Upper Camp had won the Annascaul GAA Lotto Jackpot of E13,400 on Thursday night in Patcheen’s Bar, Annascaul.

The former Annascaul Club Goalie has over the years given sterling service to Camp, Annascaul and West Kerry football. And from across the miles, Kevin who is involved now in training and managing young footballers in Burlingame and San Francisco has not forgotten his roots and in supporting Annascaul GAA Lotto, Kevin epitomises the spirit of the Irish Diaspora away in  far off lands.  Wishing Kevin and his wife Kathleen and his two little boys, Danny and Conor all the best and heartiest congratulations from all of us, maybe, we might see you for the All-Ireland, if not before !!