BIG WIN
Ailise Deane, Knockglossmore, Camp won the Overall Ladies “Run The Gauntlet Race” in Killarney on Sunday. Congratulations and well done Ailise.
YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR
John O Connor, Curaheen is one of 5 finalist in The Euro Togues Young Chef of the Year competition taking place in Dublin at the weekend. Good luck John !
COMMUNITY ALERT
Camp Community Council are holding a public Community Alert Meeting at 12.30 p.m. in Camp Old School on Sunday, December 2nd. The Local Gardaí will attend. Everybody is welcome to this important meeting.
TABLE QUIZ
A Table Quiz in aid of the Kerry Cancer Group Link Bus will be held in Mike O Neill’s Railway Tavern on Saturday night December 1st at 9-00 p.m.
CAMP IFA AGM
Camp Irish farmers Association held their AGM at Ashes Pub on Thursday night. Pat O Shea Kerry IFA Co. Treasurer attended. Farmers discussed their many concerns going forward. As a follow up, Deputy Brendan Griffin TD Fine Gael met a 20 strong farmers delegation at The Sceilig Hotel, Dingle on Friday evening regarding the proposed Commonage changes. Deputy Griffin, provided a statement from the Minister and the Department stating that they will work with the farmers, farm organisations and others to design a practical solution and letters to farmers will not be issued in the immediate future. This statement was welcomed by the meeting. Seamus Cosaí Fitzgerald MCC also attended this meeting.
Officers elected to Camp IFA for the coming year are as follows: Chairperson – Brigid O Connor, Secretary – Tom Griffin, Registrar – Jack Crean, Environment – Pat Scanlon, Dairy – david Crean, Pascal 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.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Kerry Community Transport Ltd (KCT) provide community transport services throughout Kerry, available to everybody and provided by local private bus operators who operate semi flexible routes to a timetable which will divert up to 2 miles to collect passengers at their own doors. Cost is €5 single or return (€2.50 for under 12s) and Free Travel Pass is accepted on all routes. Information and to book a seat on a service in your area please ring lo-call 1890 528 528 Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or go to the timetables section of the website www.kerrytransport.ie. The following services are currently available in the Camp area.
S214 – CAMP AREA – Every Thursday – Fully Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle .
Depart: The Junction Bar Camp at 12.30pm
Depart: Derrymore Strand at 12.40pm
Depart: Killteenbane at 12.50pm
Arrive: Camp Old School at 01.05pm
Depart: Camp Old School at 4.00 pm
Pick up and Drop off Points:
Derrymore Strand, Curradubh Bridge, Curragh Rd. Gleann na nGealt, Cappaclough, Camp Village.
S216 –KILLSEANNAIG TO CAMP – Every Thursday – Fully Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle.
Depart: Killseannaig at 11.45am
Depart: Maharabeg at 11.55am
Depart: Castlegregory at 12.00pm
Depart: Stradbally at 12.10pm
Depart: Aughacasla at 12.20pm
Arrive: Camp Old School at 12.30pm
Arrive: Camp Old School at 1.15pm.
Depart: Camp Old School at 4.00pm
Pick up and Drop off Points.
Killseannaig, Fahamore, Stradbally, Maharabeg, Castlegregory, Aughcasla, Camp.
TOPS OF THE TOWN
Tralee Musical Society in conjunction with The Kerryman are pleased to announce the return of the very popular Group Variety Competition “Tops of the Towns.” Contact Tim Landers – 0834056829.
MY BEAUTIFUL OBSESSION
Legendary Kerry Footballer Maurice Fitzgerald launched Weeshie Fogarty’s book “My Beautiful Obsession” in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Friday night last. Weeshie’s book is a lovely story of many parts, depicting Weeshies many life experiences working in St. Finans Mental Hospital, Killarney as well as covering a vast era in sporting history in every code touching the lives of the great, the ordinary and the famous in our time ! Available in all good bookstores throughout the country ! Congratulations Weeshie ! This book is a classic for Kerry people and would be a wonderful stocking filler for Christmas this year !!
SUICIDE AWARENESS FUNDRAISER
Tesco, Manor, Tralee are organising a Mock Wedding in The Stretford Inn, Causeway in aid of Suicide Awareness Ireland. If you wish to support please contact local organiser Eddie O Donnell – 087 365 8011.
ICA
A ceremony in memory of the deceased members of Camp ICA will be held in The Church of Ireland, Kilgobbin on Thursday, 22nd. November at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Kerry Gardaí are organising a public meeting on Community Alert on Wednesday, 14th November at The Meadowlands Hotel Tralee at 7.00 p.m. Everybody is welcome to attend this important meeting.
OBITUARY – The death occurred last week of Bill Jeynes, Derrymore (WW2 Pilot DFC). Bill had a wonderful appreciation of classical music and on occasions played the organ in Church. He also accompanied Camp Town Twinning on a few visits to Glomel. He was laid to rest in Ballinknockane Cemetary, Camp following funeral service at The Church of Ireland, Kilgobbin on Monday. Sympathy is extended to his wife Mary Bridget, family, many friends and neighbours.
CHARITY WALK: The total of the proceeds raised in The Dingle Way Walk for Friends of Leukaemia and Kerry Cancer Link Bus will be announced at a special event on Friday, November 30th. in Hanafins Bar, Annascaul. Beneficiaries will be presented with their cheques on the night. Everybody welcome !!
TASTE OF CHRISTMAS
A taste of Christmas with Mark Doe will be held at The Manor West Hotel on Wednesday 21st. November. Mulled wine reception is at 6.45 pm and Doors open 6.30 pm . Tickets 10 euro each.
Numbers limited Tickets must be purchased in advance (only). Proceeds to Recovery Haven, Cancer Support House, Tralee.
RADIO KERRY RING OF KERRY CYCLE
The many organisations and individuals who helped make the 2012 Radio Kerry Ring of Kerry Cycle such a wonderful success were acknowledged at a gathering and dinner held in The Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Friday night. The 2012 Radio Kerry Ring of Kerry Cycle raised E842,100 . The main beneficiaries included Enable Ireland, Build For Life, South West Counselling Centre, Rathmore Social Action, St. Josephs Home, Killorglin and Home from Home, Killarney. Sixteen other charities including Tearmann Day Care Centre based in Dingle Hospital received a donation of E2,000 towards West Kerry Mental Health services. Minister Jimmy Deenihan who was a participant in the cycle attended and Sean Kelly MEP attended on the night along with many local Co. Councillors. Cathal Walsh, Ring of Kerry Cycle acknowledged and thanked all the organisations involved in the day and everybody who helped out in any way. Above all the cyclists who participated and helped raise the funds which benefit the many charities in Kerry were thanked and acknowledged for their commitment and hard work. The Taoiseach Enda Kenny was a participant as well as a promoter and supporter of the event and he was also thanked on the night.
Submissions to be a beneficiary of the 2013, 30th Annual cycle are invited, closing date 30th. November 2012. The 2013 cycle will be held on 6th. July. Application forms are available on website – www.ringofkerrycycle.ie. Cyclists can register online from March 2013 onwards. A large number of West Kerry cyclists take part every year and indeed a few hardy Camp cyclists have been taking in this Annual charity cycle, they can all take real pride in their efforts ! they are helping local charities in Kerry to provide worthwhile and much needed services to our communities. Well done to all and to the hard working Ring of Kerry Cycle Committee who spearhead the entire event.
CEMETARY PRAYERS
There will be Prayers for our departed relatives and friends at Ballinknockane Cemetary, Camp on Sunday 25th November at 2.00 p.m. In the event of wet or inclement weather the prayers will be at St. Marys Church, Camp. Church notices for our parish can be accessed on the Annascaul page of the Diocese of Kerry Website – www.dioceseofkerry.ie Email – annascaul@dioceseofkerry.ie.
TRAD FOR TROCAIRE
E500 was raised at the “Trad for Trocaire” event organised by Cian O Moráin at The Railway Tavern, Camp on Tuesday night. Thanks to everybody who so generously supported it !!
CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE
The Annual Ceremony of Remembrance for those touched by suicide will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at St. Brendans Church, Tralee at 3.00 p.m. All welcome. Organised by Living Links Kerry, Helpline – 087 900 6300. Email – Livinglinks@eircom.net
CALENDAR: Put Camp on your wall for 2013 ! Order the Camp Calendar for 2013 – Telephone Bernadette – 066/7130120 or email – campvillagephotos@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS
Shop local this Christmas and help keep local jobs and services !!
ITEMS FOR CAMP NOTES
Please submit before 12 noon on Mondays. Email – brigid.oconnor@yahoo.com
Telephone – 066 7130185, 087 2359304. Thank You.