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CAMP NOTES – JUNE 2015

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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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CAMP NOTES – JUNE 2015

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CAMP NOTES – 22ND JUNE 2015

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

CAMP NOTES – JUNE 2015

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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 !!

 

 

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CAMP NOTES – 8TH JUNE 2015

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The Irish Countrywomen’s Association was formed in 1910, its motto “Deeds not Words” has been the hallmark of the association down through the years, to this present day,

At a National event in Killarney 25 years of service was marked with a presentation of certificates to those members with us for all those years. The following Camp ICA ladies were recipients of certificates on the night –

Kathleen Bedford, Dolly Chambers, Kitty Crean, Geraldine Dennehy, Helen Martin, Mary Moran, Brigid O Connor, Eileen O Shea, Mary O Shea,  Maureen Sayers, Mary Jo Slattery, Breda Quirke.

And Camp ICA Guild are celebrating too !   25 years was marked at The Old School on Thursday night with music, song and dance and delicious food, all provided by the ladies themselves. Our most senior member Brigid Uí Mhoráin and our youngest member Martina Quirke both performed on the night, along with party pieces all round from young and old. Kay Connell celebrated a special birthday with an “0” on the night and a beautiful cake was baked for Kay on her special day. And on Sunday ICA ladies enjoyed a lunch out in Dingle in Ballintaggart House.

IRISH QUILTERS EXHIBITION

Quilting is a wonderful creative art and skill which has become very popular in recent times. To celebrate  “Irish Quilters week”  the South West Branch held an exhibition at St. James Church Dingle last weekend. And in The Blasket Centre a Quilt and Textile exhibition will run until June 14th.  Camp ICA Secretary Helen Martin will have some of her wonderful pieces on display ! The theme is “The Wild Atlantic Way”.

IRISH KIDNEY ASSOCIATION

Ann O Donnell and friends presented E1080 to Theresa  Looney, Secretary, Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association on Thurday night at The Junction Bar, Camp. The funds were proceeds of the local Mikey O Donnell Memorial Darts Tournament event and The 2015  Calendar. On behalf of the organising committee Jimmy O Dwyer thanked everybody who supported and contributed to these events.

GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE

Camp Community Council are creating a community Garden of Remembrance to commemorate volunteerism in our area.  It is intended to erect a plaque in the Garden. Suggestions for an inscription for this plaque are invited from members of the community. Suggestions to – The Secretary, Camp Community Council, Old School, Camp – by post or by hand in the letterbox at the Old School Camp. 

 

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CAMP NOTES – 1ST 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 25th Anniversary  on Thursday night, 4th. June to the Old School, Camp at 8.00 p.m. Refreshments and a fun night assured.