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

WEDDING

On Saturday 18^th 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 6^th 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 18^th 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 8^th 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 8^th 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, 14^th 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 18^th 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.

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, 19^th 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 15^th 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, 15^th August ! Fun, music and craic and mutton pies ! An ancient tradition, see you there !

WEDDING

On Saturday 18^th 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 6^th 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 18^th 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 8^th 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 8^th 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, 14^th 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 18^th 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.

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 24^th 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 DRAMA

Camp Drama Group will be back in the Old School  on 14^th, 15^th 16^th. 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 31^st. 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  – 7^TH. 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 70^th 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 17^th 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.

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 CASH COW

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

CAMP NOTES – 1^ST JUNE 2015

COMMUNITY ALERT

The Community Alert Public Meeting organised by Camp Community Council on Sunday last was well attended. Gárda Nina Long gave a very informative talk and stressed the need for awareness of cars, vans or other vehicles, many of whom are bogus traders who are coming around rural areas and targeting older people or people living alone. Take car registration number and inform the Gárdaí and they will check them out.  Ask for contact telephone number which can be checked out , you can verify a number yourself by calling 11890.  

Gárda Long advised people not to leave valuables in parked cars in car parks adjacent to local beaches.

Motorists speeding on our roads was also cited as a huge danger to road users. Gárda Long would welcome information from the public confidentially or otherwise on any suspicious movements or behaviour in the area. Gárda Long praised highly the local Home Helps who are providing a wonderful service to our elderly. They play a huge role in supporting older people in our communities and for many people they may well be the only carer/visit they have during the week.  Thanks to Gárda Long for her commitment and excellent work with our communities in West Kerry.

FRIENDS OF KERRY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Friends of Kerry General Hospital: Mr Tom McCormack, Consultant & Surgeon at Kerry General Hospital will host a public meeting at the Old School Camp on Wednesday June 3rd at 8pm. All welcome.

ICA

Camp ICA invite all past and present members to celebrate their 25^th Anniversary  on Thursday night, 4^th. June to the Old School, Camp at 8.00 p.m. Refreshments and a fun night assured.

DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP

The Camp Defibrillator Group would like to thank all who supported the Table Quiz on Friday night

At Ashes Bar.  A special thanks to Sean Barry quizmaster and Pat Moore, Micko, Ashes Bar and all who helped out on the night. Proceeds of the night amounted to E518.00.

OBITUARY

Máire Pháid’s funeral equalled any politician or public representative such was the magnitude of it, the numbers of people who came to her wake to sympathise with her husband James and family at her home in Killelane, Dingle on Tuesday evening and again at her funeral following requiem Mass at St. Marys Church, Dingle on Wednesday. The Fíor native Gaeltacht woman from Baile an Lochaigh left a lasting mark on everyone she met, in her job in The Marina Inn and her life volunteering with the local Dingle Youth Club for years and with the “Lá Breá’s, the  students studying Irish who stayed with the family in Baile an lochaigh year after year. Many of them came back to say their last farewell to Máire whose sudden death shocked the entire community of Dingle and the West on Saturday 29^th. March. Ni Bheid a Léitheid arís ann, go nDéane trocaire ar a h-anam dilís !  Máire Pháid is survived by her husband James, sons and daughter, sisters, brothers extended family and many many friends.

Former Fine Gael County Councillor,  Arthur Lenihan, Ballymacelligott  who passed to his eternal reward last week was well known in political circles  locally and in Camp in  recent years at The Healy Rae clinics in The Railway Tavern.  Sympathy is extended to his wife, family and friends.

The death of Kitty Kennedy, Riverside, Anagap, Annascaul also occurred recently. Sympathy is extended to all her family and friends to her grandson Patrick who is well known to all of us in O’Dwyers Retail Centre in Camp.

The death of Paddy Goggin, Kellysheight, Castlegregory occurred recently.

Kerry County Council workers formed a guard of honour at  St. Marys Church, Castlegregory on Monday following Requiem Mass as a mark of respect to a fond  colleague who was kind, gentle and deeply committed to the community in his everyday working life. He will be sadly missed by his wife Peggy, daughters Mary, Martina and Joanne, sons Brian and Pádraig, grandchildren, sister Margaret, brothers, John Joe and Thomas, sons in law, extended family and friends to whom sympathy is extended.

Tom O Shea, popular Annascaul and Lemington Spa Publican of Pound Road and Crowhill Annascaul  also passed to his eternal reward last week.  The requiem Mass on Saturday morning celebrated by Fr. John Buckley PP with accompaniment of psalms and hymns so eloquently performed was a fitting farewell to the talented and creative Tom O Shea,  musician and music extraordinaire all of his life – Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam i measc cór na n-aingeal !  Tom was predeceased by his wife Maura and sister Margaret. He is survived by his sons Aidan and John, grandchild, sister Nora, brothers John and Ned, Daughter in Law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends to whom sympathy is extended. 

SPRING HAS COME

The daffodils are blooming in Michael O Shea’s garden in the shadows of Curradubh bridge, first signs of spring in Camp !!

KINGDOM KETTLEBELLS

Kingdom Kettlebells are now in The Old School, Camp on Fridays 6.15 p.m. A full body workout, for a healthier you,  lose weight and tone up !  For more information contact Diane – 087 7940531.

CHELTENHAM TIPSTER AT THE JUNCTION

John Joe O Donnell won the Cheltenham Tipster at the Junction Bar with Timmy Griffin and Anthony Deane runners up and Liam Goodwin and Brendan McCarthy, a close 3^rd and 4^th. There was great excitement throughout the 4 day event as the 30 participants on the board fluctuated up and down from day to day as the chosen horses won, lost and sometimes fell. However, all was taken in good faith and everybody enjoyed the annual flutter and crack at The Junction. Congratulations, John Joe, Timmy, Anthony, Liam and Brendan and well done to all who took part, it was great fun !! Thanks to Mike and Bernadette and staff for organising The Cheltenham tipster every year !

NEKD LEADER PROGRAMME

North and East Kerry Development Company are holding an  information evening on the Leader Rural Development programme and NEKD events/projects at Benners Hotel, Dingle on Thursday 19^th March at 7.00 p.m. More information – John Loughrey, 066/7180190.

TABLE QUIZ – UPCOMING

A Table Quiz will be held in Ashes Bar, Camp on Friday, 10^th April at 9.00 p.m. Proceeds will go towards Camp Defibrillator Fund.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Happy  birthday to Francis Herlihy, Kilteenbane, Camp who following his 30^th birthday in Ashes Bar, Camp went off to holiday in Australia for 3 weeks.

The Local soccer player and footballer and Castlegregory Golf Clubman who has won  many accolades with his father Frankie will no doubt celebrate with a game or two of golf as downunder.  Glad to hear he is not gone  away to work as previously reported !

Heather O Donnell, Knockglossmore on her way home from London to celebrate her 21^st.  was surprised with lots of Birthday wishes when she arrived in Ashes where a packed house were attending a quiz on Saturday night. And her neighbour Fergal Crean was quick to capture the moment taking over the microphone from Sean Barry to sing  “Happy birthday” to Heather.  Could you ask for a better homecoming on your 21^st. !!

And in The Junction Bar, on Saturday 7^th. March a birthday cake awaited Bartley O Shea when he arrived in for a pint with his friends. A man never to make a fuss about anything was delighted with the surprise and enjoyed a great night with everybody and by all accounts celebrations continued on Sunday. Congratulations to Francis, Heather and Bartley, go maire sibh an chead !

OBITUARY

The death of Mary Scanlon (nee Goodwin), The Maharees occurred last week. Mary was a real lady, kind and gentle, very creative and artistic. Mary enjoyed the active retired social occasions held locally and attended the Old School in Camp regularly on Tuesdays, she made many friends all over the peninsula and will be sadly missed by all.

Mary was predeceased by her husband John.

She is survived by her daughters, Teresa, Marie, Christine and Margaret, sons, Tommy and John, Sister, Eileen, brothers Frank,Jackie and Georgie, Grandchildren, Great grandchildren, Sisters-in-law, Brother-in-law,  relatives and many friends. Mary was laid to rest in Killiney Cemetary following Requiem Mass at St. Marys Church, Castlegregory. Sympathy is extended to all.

QUIZ FUNDRAISER

A table quiz in will be held next Saturday 7^th. March at Ashes Bar, Camp at 9.00 p.m. All proceeds will go towards Camp Playground Upkeep Costs.  The Playground is a wonderful facility for our children. Please support.

COISTE NA N-0G

Annascaul U/6, U/8 and U/10 will resume training on Sunday March 8^th. At 10.15 q.m. in The Camp Astro Turf pitch. Those who are not registered can contact Secretary mairead Clifford or register prior to training. 20 Euro per child, 50 Euro for 3 or more children.

ANNASCAUL LADIES

Congratulations to Annascaul Ladiies who won their first league game on Sunday defeating Dromid Pearses in The Paddy Kennedy Memorial Park, Annascaul in cold and freezing conditions.  Well done Ladies !

SHAVE OR DYE

Well done to all who took part and supported the “Shave or Dye” fundraiser in Ashes Bar, Camp on Saturday Night in aid of The Irish Cancer Society. If you wish to make a donation to this worthy cause, the fund is still open !   Contact – Ashes Bar or Hair Heaven, Camp.

LENTEN FAST

Annascaul Youth Club members are taking part in a 24 Hour Lenten Fast from 8.00 p.m. on Friday 6^th. March ending after 7.00 p.m. Mass in Annascaul on Saturday night. Participants are asked to donate the price of a meal to Pieta House. Parishioners, particularly those under 35 are invited to take part in the fast.  Your support is appreciated.

SHAPING OUR DIOCESE

The Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral area Listening Meeting will be held at Benners Hotel on Thursday, March 5^th. From 8 – 9.30 p.m. All welcome to attend this meeting which will feed into a new Diocesan Pastoral Plan. Feedback to – shapingourdiocese@dioceseofkerry.ie

OBITUARY

Sympathy is extended to Liam and Mary O Regan, Camp and all the family on the death of Liam’s mother Anne (nee O Doherty), Glasheen Road, Cork and Millstreet. Anne was laid to rest in St. Finbarrs Cemetary, Cork following requiem Mass at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, The Lough, Cork. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís.

LONDON KERRYMANS ASSOCIATION

Campman, Paddy Joe Crean, Knockglossbeg was elected Life President of the London Kerryman’s Association at their AGM held on 18^th. February in The Kilburn Bar, London. Paddy Joe is another example of a  great Camp person carrying the flag for us abroad. Congratulations PJ !

CAPPED FOR IRELAND

Congratulations to Rian O’Sullivan, Camp who was presented with his caps for representing the Republic of Ireland Under 16 team at the UEFA Development Tournament held in Dublin over the past week.

Ireland beat Austria & Czech Republic after penalties and beat Norway 1-0 to finish top of the table.

Congratulations Rian on your wonderful achievement and  best of luck on your travels to Brighton F.C. for a weeks trial.

MICHAEL O DONNELL MEMORIAL

The Michael O Donnell Memorial Darts Tournament was held on Friday 6^th. Feb. in Bolands Bar, Castlegregory and Friday 13^th Feb. in The Junction Bar, Camp. Ann and John Joe would like to thank everyone who came and supported both nights and also to Mike and Bernadette Fitzgerald, Raymond Boland and to the 2 darts teams and sponsors.

This years winner are Bolands Bar Team, Congratulations ! The winners of the raffle are O Dwyers Big Box of Chocolates- Jason Quirke, Camp. Wine – Chris O Grady, Castlegregory,

Chocolates – Jason Quirke, Camp. Wine – Chris O Grady, Castlegregory, Hair Heaven Voucher – David Crean, Camp. The Junction Bar Voucher – Lorraine Courtney, Castlegregory. Bottle of Whiskey- John Scanlon, Castlegregory.  Wine – David Crean, Camp. Make up set, The Village Chemist – Catriona Ferriter, Camp. It was a great night and we made €360 which goes to Kerry Branch of The Irish Kidney Association.

CAMP NOTES – 4^TH FEBRUARY 2015

OBITUARY

Eugene Hanley, Skirlough, Camp and New Jersey, USA  died on Thursday January 8 last, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland, USA. He was 85 years of age.

Gene came to Camp in 1982 on retirement. An English teacher for all of his working life, Gene loved literature and books. He was also a playwright of renown and the peaceful setting of his new home in the valley prompted him to write and produce a play and musical entitled “Time Will Tell.”  Gene had a great appreciation of music too and he often entertained visitors, playing the piano in his home. “Time will Tell” was staged in Siamsa Tire, Tralee and in Cork to full houses and the proceeds went to local charities.

Gene was a great neighbour and supporter of local community and church activities. In the year 2000 he returned to the USA to live with his daughter Jane and family.

A funeral Mass for Gene will be celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, Timonium on January 14th at 11am and burial of Ashes in the grave of his late wife Celia will take place at a later date at St. Vincent’s Cemetery in Madison, New Jersey.  Gene is survived by his daughter Jane, son-in-law Peter and granddaughters, Emma & Katie.  Gene’s wife, Cecile, predeceased him. Sympathy is extended to Jane and family and to his many friends in the USA and in Camp.

BIRTHDAYS

Tommy Dowling got a big surprise when he arrived for a quiet drink at Paddy Mac’s Bar in Tralee on Saturday 3^rd. January  only to be greeted by family and friends, gathered to wish him a happy 50^th birthday. The ever popular Tommy took it all in his stride and by all accounts a great night was had by all.  Likewise Josie Dalton better known in Camp as Josie Fitz from The Junction Bar also celebrated a special birthday on the same weekend.  Congratulations Tommy and Josie, Go maire sibh an chéad !!

GAA

Annascaul Club player, James Crean, Knockgloss beg, Camp proudly wore the number 7, on Sunday last playing with the Kerry Senior team against IT Tralee in the McGrath cup. Well done James !

Congratulations to IT Tralee winners on the day and to Kerry  and all involved !

ICA

Camp ICA invite you to easy yoga for all on Thursday 5th February at 6.45 p.m. followed by business meeting at 8.00 p.m. Contact the Secretary –  Mary Knightly for details.

TASTE OF CHRISTMAS

Noirín Deane, Camp and family presented a cheque for E2,550 to the Oncology Day Care Unit, Kerry General Hospital being the proceeds of The Taste of Christmas Fundraiser held before Christmas at The Seven Hogs.

A Big Thank You to all who contributed to the success of the night.

DARTS TOURNAMENT

The first round of the Michael O Donnell Memorial Darts tournament will be held in Bolands Bar, Castlegregory on Friday next 6^th. February and the final will be played off on Friday, 13th. February at 9.00 p.m. in The Junction Bar, Camp.

COFFEE MORNING AND BAKE SALE

A Bake sale in aid of Camp Community Childcare Centre will be held next Sunday, 25^th January before and after Mass 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. Donations of cakes, buns, pies etc. will be gratefully received. Please come and support.

Anyone in need of Childcare at the moment there are spaces available. Contact – The Manager – Camp Community Childcare Centre – 066/7130338.

CAMP ASTRO TURF PITCH

Camp Astro Turf, all weather, floodlit facility in Camp Community Field is available for use by all age groups and Camp Community Council invite any clubs/schools/groups etc. who are interested in using the facility to forward details by email to the following EMAIL ADDDRESS – campastropitch@gmail.com

CHURCH CLEANING

Interested in joining St. Marys Church Camp Cleaning team ! A rota is set up to ensure that nobody is overburdened. Please contact Teresa is you wish to get involved or if you wish to remove your name from the rota. Thanks to everybody who has helped out in the past and we welcome newcomers to the team. Contact – Teresa Rice – 087 6706762.

INCH DEFIBRILLATOR

A Table Quiz will be held in Foleys Bar, Inch on the 13th on February at 8.30pm. Raffle on the night also with lots of prizes to be won.

We received generous support and donations from near and far over the last few months and we thank you sincerely for this. We have almost reached our target so this will be the last fundraising event for the Inch defibrillator fund. Please show your support one last time. See you all there ! Also keep updated with our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/inchdefibrillator.

Camp Community Childcare Centre

CHILDCARE PLACES AVAILABLE

PART-TIME OR FULL TIME

FOR BABIES/ CHILDREN FROM

6 MONTHS UPWARDS

OPENING TIMES

8.30am-6.00pm MONDAY to FRIDAY

REDUCED FEES AVAILABLE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES

PLEASE CONTACT 066 7130338 OR EMAIL: campchildcare@eircom.net

COISTE NA N-OG

Annascaul Coiste na n-Og will be registering for all age groups this Friday night, February 6^th etween 7 and 8 p.m n The Community Centre, Annascaul. E20 per child, E50 per family of 3 or more chldren.

Mairead, Secretary

N86 ROAD RALLY

Following an objection by An Taisce to the continued upgrading of the N86 a protest march is being planned for Saturday February 7th in Dingle commencing at The Marina Car park  at 11.30 a.m. and proceeding to the New Hospital for a public rally at 12 noon.
Please  encourage those in favour of the project to  support the march. Secondly people are asked to join a campaign requesting An Taisce to withdraw their objection, anyone interested can email; publicaffairs@antaisce.org Ref John Hartnett, Charles Stanley Smith, asking that An Taisce withdraw its request for a judicial review.

THE BIDDYDue to unforeseen circumstances, the Planned Biddy in aid of Annascaul, Camp and Inch parish was cancelled.

CAMP NOTES – 29^TH DECEMBER 2014

DRAMA FUNDRAISER

Camp Drama are presenting “a Wake in the West’ on  Fri 16 th and Sat 17 th January at old school Camp at 8 pm . Proceeds will go to Church of Ireland Camp and St Mary’s Church Camp.Tickets available from O’Dwyers Mace and Mary Moran 0864089504. Tickets will also be available at the door. Last chance to see this hilarious comedy

WEDDING

Congratulations to Breda O Driscoll, Ballygarrett, Camp and Michael Murray, Ballyphehane, Co. Cork on their marriage on 19^th December last. Family and friends joined the happy couple in a wonderful celebration in The Park Hotel, Killarney. Go n-eirí an t-ádh libh.

CAMP 2014 – some items in the local news

FEBRUARY

Drama –  Camp Drama Group presented  “A Wake In The West” to packed houses all over West Kerry and on special invitation in England too. The hilariously funny comedy which centres around a wake in West Kerry in 1970’s Ireland is still on tour almost 12 months later. Director – Máire Uí Mhóráin. Cast –  Fergal Crean, Eileen Quirke, Keith O Flaherty, Karen Blennerhassett, Ann Eager, Breda Quirke, Gene Finn, Mike O Neill, Mike Nolan.  Assistant Director – Keith O Flaherty,  Stage construction and design – Padraig O Móráin and Ann Eager, Lighting and sound – Keith O Flaherty and Michéal O Móráin, Front of House – Hazel Evans, Prompter and Tickets – Mary Knightly, Door –  Martin Quirke.

MARCH

Lotto win – There was great excitement in Camp when Andjrianna McCormack, Glandine  won an amazing E133,000 in The RTE winning Streak Show.  And Andjrianna’s  lucky mascot was her husband Joey’s Kerry Minor Football Medal which he won in 1996.

U/21 KERRY MINOR – James Crean did the parish proud when he lined out with the u/21 Kerry Minors against Cork scoring 1 goal and 3 pts on Wednesday 12th March.

APRIL

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL ENVIRONMENT CLEAN-UP – The community came out and did a clean-up  around the area over the Easter Weekend. An overwhelming amount of debris was collected which was removed by Kerry Co. Council bin collection on Tuesday, 22^nd April.

MAY

THEATRE PRODUCTION

“After Sarah Miles” by Mike Hilliard Mulcahy was performed by Don Wycherley at the Old School Camp . The Talented,  Mike Hilliard Mulcahy Aughacascla is Writer, Director, Producer  of  “Beyond The Brooklyn Bridge”  which is his debut play and achieved success for him nationwide in Ireland and abroad.

JUNE –

CELEBRATION OF LIGHT – Camp joined with other Kerry communities in hosting the Recovery Haven ‘Celebration of Light’ on Friday 20th June on the beach at Garrahies Gap.

JULY

CAMP INAUGURAL 10 MILE TRAIL RUN – The Camp 10 mile trail run organised by Run The Kingdom Sports and Recreation was a huge success.  Our local Camp participants were off their marks every bit as fast as any of the seasoned competitors. A big turnout of local people helped Tommy Dowling and race organisers steward the event which went off without incident or injury. Next years Camp Trail Run is on  27^th June.

CAMP ICA – took on new gardening projects – poly tunnel in Community Sports Field and the Camp Stone in the welcome area at the Junction, not to mention all the other creative and artistic activities they engage in throughout the year and their weekly  Wednesday walk in hail, rain or snow and in sunshine too and taking in the beautiful scenery of Camp and West Kerry areas, uphill and beaches too.

CAMP TOWN TWINNING –  Camp hosted families from the communities of  Glomel and Tazones in July.  It was a most enjoyable week filled with entertainment and fun, culture, music, song and dance.

AUGUST

CAMP CASH COW – Biggest fundraiser of the year for Camp Community Council held in Camp Community Sportsfield on Sunday 3^rd. August. Lucky winner of the big prize – Eilish Ashe, Gortbreagogue, Annascaul.

BRENDAN BAWNIE O DRISCOLL SOCCER TOURNAMENT

The Annual Brendan Bawnie O Driscoll Soccer Tournament  in aid of the worthy charity Acquired Brain Injury Ireland was a great success. Camp United won the tournament. Organiser Christopher O Driscoll.

SEPTEMBER

ALL IRELAND GLORY – Kerry won the All-Ireland on the double. And Camp’s own Liam O’Regan, Physio and Sports Masseur was one of the people “behind the Scenes” working and preparing the victorious Kerry Minor Football Team. Liam runs regular clinics in Camp and  in The Skellig Hotel, Dingle.

CAMP JUNCTION ANNUAL VINTAGE DAY – Great day of old farming traditions, this year included turf cutting, A 2015 Calendar chronicles some highlights of the day.  All proceeds to The Irish Kidney Association.

CAMP SHEEP FAIR – A great social event not only for sheepfarmers and friends, but  for everybody in Camp, young and old. Aisling O Donnell, Kilteenbane was the owner of the Prize winning Best Horse on the day, Jack Crean, Knockglossbeg won the most traditional pen category and David Crean, Knockglossbeg owned the prizewinning pen of best quality sheep at the fair.

OCTOBER

NEW SPORTS FACILITY IN CAMP COMMUNITY FIELD – Camp Community Council developed a state of the art  All Weather Astro turf pitch in Camp Community Sports field with financial support from NEKD Leader Development Company and Sport Capital Grant. A Field Development Committee are organising ongoing fundraisers to raise shortfall in funds. Camp Community Council invite any clubs/schools/groups etc. who may be interested in using the facility to forward details by email to the following address. campastropitch@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER

The Redemptorists Fathers, Limerick delivered a Parish Mission to Annascaul/Camp/Inch parishioners.  Fr. John Buckley PP was delighted with the attendance and success of the mission.

DECEMBER

ROWING –  Camp Ladies crew of Eileen Quirke, Ailise Deane and Breda Quirke are winners of this years Coiste Lar na gCurrachai National Curragh racing League. They won 7 out of the 10 races in the League and were also winners of the All-Ireland Curragh racing Championship held in Rosmuc earlier this summer. The overall prize is an all expenses paid trip to Barcelona in March where they will represent Ireland in a Curragh racing competition on Saint Patrick’s weekend.

CHRISTMAS DINNER – Camp Active Retired enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner in the Old School on 18^th December. Lunches and entertainment is provided every other week throughout the year with the help of Community Council CE project, Thomas Ashe, Camp Community Council and Anne Moynihan, HSE, Kerry.

ANNUAL REINDEER RUN AND WALK

Camp Community Council were blessed with sunny weather for their Annual Reindeer Run and walk around the scenic Camp area on Saturday 28^th December.  All proceeds going to The Sports Field Development fund.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

There were times of joy and times of sadness throughout the past year !  loss of loved ones and  great happiness and joy on the arrival of new life into some of our families,  May 2015 bring peace and joy, health and happiness and many blessings into all of our homes !

THANKS TO THE KERRYMAN FOR GIVING US THIS SPACE !!

Items for inclusion please to – brigid.oconnor@yahoo.com.  Telephone – 066/7130185, mobile – 0872359304.

OBITUARY

The death has taken place of Tommy Sayers, Derrymore East, Tralee. Tommy was a great GAA man and goalkeeper. He was goalkeeper with that great Camp Team that won 3 finals in a row in 1949,1950 and 1951. Camp and Derrymore amalgamated in 1948 and had a team in the Castlegregory District Board. Of course many more Derrymore players played with Camp but that report is for another day. Tommy’s great friend, colleague and fellow Camp football team player Eoghan O Duibhne ( Eugie Deane) Curra gave a wonderful oration at the graveside when Tommy was laid to rest in Rath Cemetary Tralee on  Thursday 27^th November. Tommy is survived by his wife Maureen (nee Murphy)  Daughters,  Gerardine, Jean and Nicola, Son, Aidan, grandchildren Maeve, Michael, Conor, Amy, Jamie, Dylan and Ava, brother John, sister Sr. Philomena, son-in-law, Michael daughter-in-law, Fiona, extended family, relatives and many friends.  Sympathy is extended to all.

The death of Dan Mulcahy, Garrahies, Camp occurred last Friday. Dan is another member of the panel of players of that great Camp Team of 1949, 1950 and 1951. He was a real strong defender and sometimes played in goal.  And Along with playing out the field he was the sub goalkeeper.  Dan was a huge supporter of Kerry football all of his life and Mark Rowlands in his address to the congregation after Mass on Sunday expressed the gratitude and thanks of the family to John Doyle and Bernadette Fitzgerald who brought the Sam Maguire Cup to Dan’s bedside just days before his death which brought him great joy !  There is no doubt that If  there is a football team in that great heavenly Kingdom our two Camp goalkeepers will surely be a part if it !  Eoghan O Duibhne again gave a poignant oration at the graveside in Old Kilgobbin Cemetery on Sunday when Dan was laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Bridget who predeceased him.  The Requiem Mass on Sunday was celebrated by Fr. John Buckley PP and Dan was waked at home in accordance with his wishes surrounded by his family, neighbours and friends.  Ni Bheidh a leithéid aris ann. Dan is survived by his son Patrick, Daughters Kathleen and Mary, Grandchildren Conor, David, Kathleen, Colman and Maria,  Brother Sean, Sisters Breda and Ellie, nieces,nephews, sons in law, Mark and Tommy, extended family, relatives and many friends.  Buíochas le Eoghan O Duibhne as ucht an tuairisc peile  – Thank you Eugie for the football reports.  Sympathy is extended to all.

CAMP YOUTH CLUB

Camp Youth Club is opening membership to the young people (1st to 3rd year second-level students) of Derrymore, Curraheen, Annagh and Blennerville. Those interested in joining, please contact John Coakley: 087 6107777 or Martha Farrell: 086 0862499 if interested.

CAR BOOT SALE

Car Boot Sale in The Camp Community Centre in Camp Community Field on Sunday, December
14th. Doors open @ 8am. Light refreshments also available. All proceeds to Camp Active retired.

CAMP ASTRO TURF PITCH

Camp Astro Turf, all weather, floodlit  facility in Camp Community Field is available for use by all age groups and Camp Community Council invite any clubs/schools/groups etc. who are interested in using the facility to forward details by email to the following address.

Camp Christmas Walk.

 The Camp Christmas Walk will be a nine mile walk going through the scenic hills, valleys and beaches of Camp. We will walk up the Bog Road to Maum, down through Gleann na nGealt and then along the beach back to Camp, with a final finish up Camp Height to the Old School. Anyone who doesn’t want to do the full walk is welcome to join in along the way.

Registration on 28^th December from 9.45am at the Old School Camp with the walk starting at 10.15 am. €10 per adult and Children free.

 Vintage Car “Reindeer Run”

 Also on Sunday 28^th December, the second annual Vintage Car Run around the Dingle peninsula will take place. Registration from 10.45am at the Old School Camp with the motorists setting off at 11.15am.

 There will be refreshments for both groups on their return to the Old School in Camp. Money raised from both events will go towards the Camp Community Sportsfield Development. Both events were very enjoyable last year and it would be great to see both well supported again this time around.

CHRISTMAS TREES

Christmas trees and wreaths for sale at O’ Dwyer’s Retail Centre, Camp from Monday Dec 1st. FREE DELIVERY. We have a nice service  this year where we can personalise your door or grave wreath to include your chosen text on a lovely satin ribbon. It’s something different. Contact David on 0868973406.  Shop Local !

CHRISTMAS PARTY

THE JUNCTION BAR & RESTAURANT, Christmas Party Menus ; If you are planning a pre Christmas work, family or friends celebration then Fitzgeralds Camp is the perfect venue with the perfect menu. So choose a date and contact Bernadette or Mike on 066 71 30120 or email thejunctionbar@rocketmail.com.

 ROWING

Congratulations to Camp Ladies crew of Eileen Quirke, Ailise Deane and Breda Quirke winners of this years Coiste Lar na gCurrachai National Curragh racing League. They won 7 out of the 10 races in the League and were also winners of the All-Ireland Curragh racing Championship held in Rosmuc earlier this summer.  The races for this competition were held from May to August in various locations in Clare, Cork, Connemara, Dublin, Inis Mor and Mayo.  The ladies will be presented with their prize in the next few weeks part of which is an all expenses paid trip to Barcelona in March where they will represent Ireland in a Curragh racing competition on Saint Patrick’s weekend.  Go n-eirí libh, a wonderful achievement, well done ladies !

PASSING OF A LEGEND

The news of the death of Jackie Healy Rae former Independent TD for Kerry South on Friday last was received with great sadness. Jackie was a man of the people whose  clinic here in The Railway Tavern in Camp was attended religiously by himself and later by his son and grandson on the third Monday of every month. Go nDéane Dia Trocaire ar a anam dilís. Sympathy is extended to all the Healy Rae family and friends all over the country.  

ROWING

Congratulations to Camp Ladies crew of Eileen Quirke, Ailise Deane and Breda Quirke winners of this years Coiste Lar na gCurrachai National Curragh racing League. They won 7 out of the 10 races in the League and were also winners of the All-Ireland Curragh racing Championship held in Rosmuc earlier this summer.  The races for this competition were held from May to August in various locations in Clare, Cork, Connemara, Dublin, Inis Mor and Mayo.  The ladies will be presented with their prize in the next few weeks part of which is an all expenses paid trip to Barcelona in March where they will represent Ireland in a Curragh racing competition on Saint Patrick’s weekend.  Go n-eirí libh, a wonderful achievement, well done ladies !

PASSING OF A LEGEND

The news of the death of Jackie Healy Rae former Independent TD for Kerry South on Friday last was received with great sadness. Jackie was a man of the people whose  clinic here in The Railway Tavern in Camp was attended religiously by himself and later by his son and grandson on the third Monday of every month. Go nDéane Dia Trocaire ar a anam dilís. Sympathy is extended to all the Healy Rae family and friends all over the country.  

CAMP NOTES – 8^TH DEC. 2014

OBITUARY

The death has taken place of Tommy Sayers, Derrymore East, Tralee. Tommy was a great GAA man and goalkeeper. He was goalkeeper with that great Camp Team that won 3 finals in a row in 1949,1950 and 1951. Camp and Derrymore amalgamated in 1948 and had a team in the Castlegregory District Board. Of course many more Derrymore players played with Camp but that report is for another day. Tommy’s great friend, colleague and fellow Camp football team player Eoghan O Duibhne ( Eugie Deane) Curra gave a wonderful oration at the graveside when Tommy was laid to rest in Rath Cemetary Tralee on  Thursday 27^th November. Tommy is survived by his wife Maureen (nee Murphy)  Daughters,  Gerardine, Jean and Nicola, Son, Aidan, grandchildren Maeve, Michael, Conor, Amy, Jamie, Dylan and Ava, brother John, sister Sr. Philomena, son-in-law, Michael daughter-in-law, Fiona, extended family, relatives and many friends.  Sympathy is extended to all.

The death of Dan Mulcahy, Garrahies, Camp occurred last Friday. Dan is another member of the panel of players of that great Camp Team of 1949, 1950 and 1951. He was a real strong defender and sometimes played in goal.  And Along with playing out the field he was the sub goalkeeper.  Dan was a huge supporter of Kerry football all of his life and Mark Rowlands in his address to the congregation after Mass on Sunday expressed the gratitude and thanks of the family to John Doyle and Bernadette Fitzgerald who brought the Sam Maguire Cup to Dan’s bedside just days before his death which brought him great joy !  There is no doubt that If  there is a football team in that great heavenly Kingdom our two Camp goalkeepers will surely be a part if it !  Eoghan O Duibhne again gave a poignant oration at the graveside in Old Kilgobbin Cemetery on Sunday when Dan was laid to rest alongside his beloved wife Bridget who predeceased him.  The Requiem Mass on Sunday was celebrated by Fr. John Buckley PP and Dan was waked at home in accordance with his wishes surrounded by his family, neighbours and friends.  Ni Bheidh a leithéid aris ann. Dan is survived by his son Patrick, Daughters Kathleen and Mary, Grandchildren Conor, David, Kathleen, Colman and Maria,  Brother Sean, Sisters Breda and Ellie, nieces,nephews, sons in law, Mark and Tommy, extended family, relatives and many friends.  Buíochas le Eoghan O Duibhne as ucht an tuairisc peile  – Thank you Eugie for the football reports.  Sympathy is extended to all.

CAMP YOUTH CLUB

Camp Youth Club is opening membership to the young people (1st to 3rd year second-level students) of Derrymore, Curraheen, Annagh and Blennerville. Those interested in joining, please contact John Coakley: 087 6107777 or Martha Farrell: 086 0862499 if interested.

CAR BOOT SALE

Car Boot Sale in The Camp Community Centre in Camp Community Field on Sunday, December
14th. Doors open @ 8am. Light refreshments also available. All proceeds to Camp Active retired.

CAMP ASTRO TURF PITCH

Camp Astro Turf, all weather, floodlit  facility in Camp Community Field is available for use by all age groups and Camp Community Council invite any clubs/schools/groups etc. who are interested in using the facility to forward details by email to the following address.

Camp Christmas Walk.

 The Camp Christmas Walk will be a nine mile walk going through the scenic hills, valleys and beaches of Camp. We will walk up the Bog Road to Maum, down through Gleann na nGealt and then along the beach back to Camp, with a final finish up Camp Height to the Old School. Anyone who doesn’t want to do the full walk is welcome to join in along the way.

Registration on 28^th December from 9.45am at the Old School Camp with the walk starting at 10.15 am. €10 per adult and Children free.

 Vintage Car “Reindeer Run”

 Also on Sunday 28^th December, the second annual Vintage Car Run around the Dingle peninsula will take place. Registration from 10.45am at the Old School Camp with the motorists setting off at 11.15am.

 There will be refreshments for both groups on their return to the Old School in Camp. Money raised from both events will go towards the Camp Community Sportsfield Development. Both events were very enjoyable last year and it would be great to see both well supported again this time around.

CHRISTMAS TREES

Christmas trees and wreaths for sale at O’ Dwyer’s Retail Centre, Camp from Monday Dec 1st. FREE DELIVERY. We have a nice service  this year where we can personalise your door or grave wreath to include your chosen text on a lovely satin ribbon. It’s something different. Contact David on 0868973406.  Shop Local !

CHRISTMAS PARTY

THE JUNCTION BAR & RESTAURANT, Christmas Party Menus ; If you are planning a pre Christmas work, family or friends celebration then Fitzgeralds Camp is the perfect venue with the perfect menu. So choose a date and contact Bernadette or Mike on 066 71 30120 or email thejunctionbar@rocketmail.com.

ROWING

Congratulations to Camp Ladies crew of Eileen Quirke, Ailise Deane and Breda Quirke winners of this years Coiste Lar na gCurrachai National Curragh racing League. They won 7 out of the 10 races in the League and were also winners of the All-Ireland Curragh racing Championship held in Rosmuc earlier this summer.  The races for this competition were held from May to August in various locations in Clare, Cork, Connemara, Dublin, Inis Mor and Mayo.  The ladies will be presented with their prize in the next few weeks part of which is an all expenses paid trip to Barcelona in March where they will represent Ireland in a Curragh racing competition on Saint Patrick’s weekend.  Go n-eirí libh, a wonderful achievement, well done ladies !

PASSING OF A LEGEND

The news of the death of Jackie Healy Rae former Independent TD for Kerry South on Friday last was received with great sadness. Jackie was a man of the people whose  clinic here in The Railway Tavern in Camp was attended religiously by himself and later by his son and grandson on the third Monday of every month. Go nDéane Dia Trocaire ar a anam dilís. Sympathy is extended to all the Healy Rae family and friends all over the country.  

CAMP NOTES – 10TH NOVEMBER 2014 (1)

AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Camp Community Council held on Friday night at the Old School, Camp was very well attended.  Ian Hassel Secretary presented the agenda for the meeting. Chairman Eugene Finn welcomed everybody and reported on all activities undertaken by the council in the past year. The Astor Turf Development in Camp Community Field is almost completed and drainage work on the pitch was carried out earlier this year. Leader funding of E106,000 was received through the local Development Company,  NEKD and Sports Capital Funding of E90,000 was also received  towards the Astro Turf Development. A Polly tunnel was also funded in the Community Field. The Chairman thanked Victor Sheahan for his support and work in the application process for grants. A loan from Clann Credo of E41,000 to cover a shortfall was acquired,  this will be repaid through community fundraising. The Chairman also acknowledged the support of local Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin in securing the Sports Capital grant. He thanked CE worker Tom Griffin and all members of the council and everybody who helped in any way throughout the year. Roy Bowler Shore Acre caravan Park  was thanked for his substantial contribution of E1,000 to Camp Cash Cow Fundraiser. Treasurer Michelle Farrell presented the 2013 accounts and Conor Slattery who heads up the Field Finance Committee gave an update on activities to date and plans for future fundraising. Thomas Ashe took over the HSE project this year, Thomas reported on activities for the Active Retired, he thanked and acknowledged John Chambers commitment of 34 years to the Care of The Aged in Camp. Anne Moynihan HSE community Worker also thanked John Chambers.

The motions for the AGM were then discussed. In response to Mairead Clifford’s motion,  A Community information board will be placed on the outside of the school and a running track on the community field is to be organised. It was stated that an events Facebook page would be linked into the Camp website  due to be activated  soon. Christopher Foley’s motion regarding the condition of the carpark and entrance to the field will also be addressed.  In response to a motion from Community Council Ltd., all Community Council members agreed to become Directors of the Limited Company at the next meeting of the Council.

The Chairman’s  motion requesting  the retention of the trusteeship of the field and the appointment  of additional trustees to the community sports field was discussed at length.  Following which it was agreed that one additional trustee should be appointed for the duration of one year up until the AGM of 2015. This business to be carried out at the next meeting of Camp Community Council and  unanimous agreement of all members of the council would be required to sanction this appointment . It was decided that during the coming year Camp Community Council will explore all avenues regarding the ownership and management  of Camp Community property  to ensure that all community property remains in the ownership of  Camp Community into the future.

Brigid O Connor proposed a vote of thanks to RSS worker John Joe O Donnell and to Council Director Mairead Crean who left for London in May of this year. Mary Knightly reported from the ICA, The Drama Group and The Defibrillator Group.  Sheila O Donnell proposed a vote of thanks to Fr. John Buckley PP and the parish for the use of the Old School and for the work carried out on the roof.  Camp Community Council Ltd. recently signed a 20 year lease of the Old School with St. Brendan’s Trust at a rental of E250 per year.  A lease of 20 years between the 2 current trustees and Camp Community Council Ltd. was also put in place earlier this year. A proposal was also put forward to review our Community Election system.  And It was agreed to upgrade the GAA Goal Posts in Camp Community Sports Field with new netting etc. in the next few weeks.

Throughout the meeting reference was made to the high level of community development which the community of Camp has achieved down through the years.  And in conclusion, all were in agreement to now move forward together, resolve any issues and continue to work for the good of our Community in Camp.

CAMP ASTRO TURF PITCH

Camp Astro Turf pitch is an all weather, floodlit facility which will be opening shortly at the Camp Community Field. It will be available for use by all age groups and Camp Community Council invite any clubs/schools/groups etc. who may be interested in using the facility to forward details by email to the following address. campastropitch@gmail.com.

IFA

The AGM of Camp Irish Farmers Association was held in Ashes Pub on Tuesday, 4^th. November.   Brigid O Connor Chairman/Tom Griffin Secretary presented the end of year report  to the meeting. Tommy Culloty, County Executive of Kerry IFA. was  guest speaker. Tommy gave up an update on beef, milk, sheep and other commodities and on new schemes, Glas and commonage framework.

Camp IFA acknowledged and thanked Kerry and National IFA for their support and for the help to local members on any issues of concern to them throughout the year. The branch attended a number of protests,  where farmers were looking for a more level playing pitch and better prices for their product. The most recent being the 48 hour beef price protest in Rathkeale concerning the E350 price gap with UK. The branch would like to thank  Micko and Elaine of Ashes who provided sandwiches on the night.

Officers elected for the coming year –

Chairman – Brigid O Connor, Secretary – Tom Griffin, Registrar – Jack Crean, Environment – Pat Scanlon, Dairy – David Crean, Paschal Rohan and Stephen Martin, Farm Family – David Crean, Forestry – Johnny Kennedy, Livestock – Jack Crean and Gerard McCarthy, Rural Development – Brigid O Connor, Hill Committee –Jackie Murphy and Milo O Brien, Sheep – Johnny Kennedy, Gerard McCarthy and Jackie Murphy.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL
Fundraising: Clear out for Christmas! The Parents Association are organising
a Nov. at 10.30am.

CAMP REINDEER RUN AND WALK AT CHRISTMAS

On Sunday morning the 28th of December we will be holding our 2nd Annual Classic & Vintage car run and community walk. We will be leaving from Camp village and touring around the beautiful West Kerry; which is part of the Wild Atlantic Way and returning to the Old School in Camp !  Coinciding with the Reindeer run,  Walks will also be organised  on the day.  Full details of all activities will be available later !   Proceeds to Camp Community Field Development fund.

HSE PLAY AND LANGUAGE PROGRAMME

Play and Language Programme hosted by HSE at Halla Le Chéile (Cloghane,Brandon) starting Monday 3.11.2014 from 10.30 -12.15 .This group is for children 0-3 years. The aim of the course is to promote and stimulate children’s language and numeracy development. The course will be in English. Due to large number of enquiries please call 066 7138137 to reserve a place.

DEFIBRILLATOR UPDATE

Camp Defibrillator Committee are organising CPR refresher training on December 10th.  7 – 10 p.m.  The committee are earnestly encouraging people to attend this training.

QUIZ –  Camp Defibrillator Committee are organising a fundraising quiz in Ashes Pub on Friday, December 5th. commencing at 9.00 p.m.  Please support.

Clothes Collection at Aughacasla NS on Saturday November 15th from 10am-12. All clothes, shoes,runners,bags, belts, sheets, pillow/duvet covers, blankets, throws, stuffed toys, laptops with lead (all data will be wiped) mobile phones are accepted. Please support this fundraising drive for the school. Further info at lenrec.ie. Collection can be arranged if you can’t make it. Contact 087 7912908.

PARISH MISSION 2014  Sun. 16^th to Fri. 21^st November.

The Theme of the Mission is ‘Come and See: Christ our Light’.

Mission Timetable: Annascaul Church: Masses: Mon. to Fri. 7am & 9.30am

Mission Devotions: Mon. to Fri. at 8pm.

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament: Tues. 10am to 2pm.

Inch Church: Masses: Mon., Tues. & Fri.: 9.30am; Wed. & Thurs.: 7.15am.

Mission Devotions: Mon. & Tues. 7pm.

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament: Tues. 2-5pm.

Camp Church: Masses: Mon., Tues. & Fri.: 7.15am; Wed. & Thurs.: 9.30am.

Mission Devotions:  Tues., Wed. & Thurs.: 7pm.

Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament: Tues.  5-7pm.

Blessing of Babies and young people:  at the 3 Masses next weekend, 15^th /16^th Nov.

Opening(Sun. 16^th) & Closing Ceremony(Fri. 21^st) will take place in Annascaul Church

at 8pm for the 3 parish areas.

Anointing of the Sick will take place in Oceanview Nursing Home, Camp on Wed. 19^th

MOTOR RALLY SUCCESS

Congratulations to Kenneth Quirke, Curra on winning the Junior 4 Rally Championship recently held in Bantry, Co. Cork. And 2014 has been a year of awards for the Quirke family, Breda, Kenneth’s Mother is also an All-Ireland champion in Rowing this year. Well done all, they say it’s in the genes !!

GRADUATES ALL

Congratulations to all our young people who recently graduated at ITTralee and at other colleges all over the country. Well done !

WINTER DINING AT THE JUNCTION

The Junction Bar and restaurant will continue to serve food throughout the winter.
While the bar is open normal hours, we will serve food from midday every day of the week.
With last orders week nights Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday at 7 pm.
Then, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8 pm.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

THE JUNCTION BAR & RESTAURANT, Christmas Party Menus ; If you are planning a pre Christmas work, family or friends celebration then Fitzgeralds Camp is the perfect venue with the perfect menu. So choose a date and contact Bernadette or Mike on 066 71 30120 or email thejunctionbar@rocketmail.com.