CAMP NOTES – 2ND DECEMBER 2013

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL SPORTS FIELD COMMITTEE
The following are upcoming fundraisers being organised by Camp Community Council Field Committee.
CAR BOOT SALE – CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Thanks to everybody who supported our Car Boot Sale on Sunday. E850 was raised on the day
Christmas Walk
A walk will take place on Saturday 28th December on the Dingle Way from Camp to Annascaul.
Registration from 9.45 to 10.15 am at the old school in Camp. Adults – €10, Children – free.  Return Transport will be provided from Annascaul if required. On returning to Camp, refreshments will be provided at the Old School.
Christmas draw
A draw will take place before Christmas with a first prize of a €100 voucher O Dwyers Londis, kindly
sponsored by Joe Dwyer, and several other prizes to be won also.  Cards for the draw will be out in the coming weeks –  €2 per line.

ACTIVE RETIRED – CAMP

Contributions and non perishable goods are invited for Christmas Hamper for the Camp Active Retired would be gratefully appreciated and can be dropped into Ashes bar, Camp before 7th December.

Camp Active retired are organising their Christmas lunch starting with Mass at 12 noon on Saturday next in The Old School, Camp. Everybody welcome.

CAMP’S GOT TALENT

Louise, Hair Heaven would like to thank the contestants, sponsors and all who supported Camp’s Got Talent on Friday night at Ashes. Thanks to Ashes Bar who provided the wonderful venue which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Winners on the night –  1^st Leah O Donnell, 2^nd. Eric Keegan 3^rd. Shelly McKenna. All proceeds are going to Pieta House and Kerry/Cork Cancer Link bus E2393.23 was raised to date with money still coming in. Local Camp Band “Turf” provided the entertainment after the show.  Well done to Louise, Megan and Karen organisers, it was a great success in aid of such worthy charities.

CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS

Christmas trees and wreaths are on sale in O Dwyers Retail Centre, Camp. Top quality non shed Christmas Trees and stands. Larger trees can be provided on request. Door and grave wreaths will be available as well as special requests. Contact David Clifford on 086 8973406, delivery can be arranged.

OBITUARY

The death of William Fitzgerald, Killelton, Camp occurred recently. Willies favourite band “The Flight Of Earls” were at his graveside on Friday and  “The Huckle Buck”  Willies best know party pieces was among the tunes played for him. Willie was always in good humour and he loved meeting all his friends at the weekly senior citizens dinners at Camp and Castlegregory. Willia was laid to rest in Ballinknockane Cemetary, Camp following requiem Mass at St. Marys Church, Camp on Friday. Ni beidh a leitheid aris ann.  Sympathy is extended to his family and many friends.

Derryquay NS Twist Jump and Jive

Thanks to everyone who supported our 50s night and helped to raise funds for the school.  Everyone had a great night in Keanes ‘Diner’ that was so spectacularly decorated. Particular thanks to Mary Burke and MC Dermot Waugh for planning and co-ordinating the event.  Special thanks to DJ Sean Murphy 087-6705040 who ensured the dance floor was always full and thanks to John Keane and everyone who donated spot prizes or helped in any way. A great night was had by all.

THE SOCCER

Yesterday we travelled to Killarney athletic with a very strong squad. This was very encouraging after last weeks poor turn out. We came away with all three points after winning 3 nil with the goals coming from Francis Herlihy, James Scanlon and an outrageous solo effort from James Crean. On the day the back four was solid with Gearoid O’ Shea outstanding and Eoin Curry again holding his own. Midfield battled well and came out on top although Francis could have had four goals if he brought his shooting boots!! Our two lads up front were excellent throughout. Great effort by everyone involved.

We will be looking forward to our Christmas Party on the 28th of December and we will be selling lines for our Christmas draw over the coming weeks. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

ICA

Camp ICA raised E281 for the Phillipines at Camp car Boot Sale last Sunday. Thanks to everybody who supported through donations and by purchasing from the stall on the day.

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The following are upcoming fundraisers being organised by Camp Community Council Field Committee.

A Car Boot Sale will take place at Camp Community field on Sunday 1^st December 2013 starting at 9.00 am. (Indoors if wet). Sellers with stalls/car boot –  €10, buyers – €2. A great chance to clear out the house before Santa arrives!

Christmas Walk

A walk will take place on Saturday 28^th December on the Dingle Way from Camp to Annascaul. Registration from 9.45 to 10.15 am at the old school in Camp. Adults – €10, Children – free.  Return Transport will be provided from Annascaul if required. On returning to Camp, refreshments will be provided at the Old School.

Christmas draw

A draw will take place before Christmas with a first prize of a €100 voucher O Dwyers Londis, kindly sponsored by Joe Dwyer, and several other prizes to be won also.  Cards for the draw will be out in the coming weeks –  €2 per line.

CAMPS GOT TALENT

Camps got talent will be held on Friday, 29^th. November at 9.00 pm. at Ashes, Camp to fund 2 charities Pieta house Kerry & Cork Health Link Bus. We need all the support we can get and acts so if you feel you have a talent you would like to share please contact us via private message or Megan on 0876600706 to sign up, it’s a night of fun and entertainment so anything goes. 1st prize €200, 2nd prize €100
3rd prize €50.
So come on sign up, we can’t have the night without you and its for charity !!!!
Amazing raffle prizes to give away. Entry forms  available in Hair Heaven, Camp and also available if requested from Megan.

CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING

Red Cross CPR & Defib Training at Old School, Camp on Sun. 24^th Nov. at 2pm.  Certified Course, €20 p.p.; Balance of cost will be subsidised by Camp Defib. Comm.; Info.: Sheila at 086 2217072.

SENIORS: Annascaul are relegated to division 3 of the county league for next year, after losing out by a point to Gneeveguilla over the weekend, on a score-line of 1-11 to 1-10. Best for us on the day were Shane Foley, Gearoid O Shea, Jason Hickson and Aidan Crean. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, Colm Barry, Eamonn Hickson, Eoghan O Neill, David Clifford, Keith Moynihan, Andrew Finn, Emmet Kennedy, Gearoid O Shea, Gareth O Donnell, Shane Foley, James Scanlon, Aidan Crean, Jason Hickson, James Crean. SUBS: Declan Lindsey, Daniel O Connell, Kenneth Quirke, Stephen Pierce, Jamie Quirke.

WEDDING

Congratulations to Máiréad O’Connor, Daughter of John and Margaret, Meennascarty, Camp and Stefan Wintersteller, son of Barbara and Herbert, Abtenau, Austria, who were married in St. Peters Archabbey, Salzburg, Austria. Fr. Bernhard Rock officiated at the ceremony. Best man was Joe Moser and groomsmen were Markus Wintersteller, Robert Sonnenschein and Josef Schnitzhofer. Maid of Honor was Katie Cawley. Bridesmaids were Victoria O’Connor with Michelle Lynch and Eimear O’Connell. Flowergirls were Caoimhe Cawley with Aoife O’Connor and Grace Cawley. Pageboy was Jack
O’Connor. The reception was held at Stiftskeller St. Peters, Salzburg. Best of luck to the happy couple in their future life together.

CAMP COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

Camp Community After School Group held a Cake Sale at the Old School,  on Sunday.

Thanks to everybody who supported this event. Over  E1,006.50 was raised. The money will be well spent and will be used to buy equipment for the Centre .

CAMP TOWN TWINNING

Camp Town Twinning organised a lovely community occasion in the Old School on Sunday. Delicious home made food was served to everybody followed by a mighty session of Irish Traditional Music led by Muintir Uí Mhorain. Seamus O Donnell one of the founders of Twinning in Camp made a presentation to the Town Twinning President Séan Leen. Camp is twinned with Brittany in France and Tazones in Northern Spain.

New families  and individuals are always welcome to join Camp Town Twinning which is a wonderful cultural experience.

CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME

Camp Junction Bar and Restaurant have already started taking Christmas party bookings so if interested please contact Ber or Mike on 066 7130120 or thejunctionbar@rocketmail.com to book a night of your choice.. Music provided!! Winter Food service continues with extensive menu – 12.30 Midday until 7.30 pm!

KERRY/CORK CANCER BUS

E500 was raised in aid of the Kerry/Cork Cancer Link Bus in The Stretford End Bar, Causeway on Friday  8^th. November. Thanks to everyone who supported the event. Next fundraising night is at The Kingston Bar, Killorglin on Friday night 22^nd November. A shopping trolley of food will also be raffled on the night. This is part of an ongoing fundraising campaign in aid of the cancer bus, which is providing a much needed service for patients travelling to Cork for Cancer treatment.

CAMP NOTES – 3^rd. NOVEMBER 2013

CPR TRAINING

Red Cross CPR training will be held on Sunday 24^th  Nov in Camp Community Centre. The training is approx 3.5 hour in length and is a certified course. €20 per person and the balance of the cost is subsidised by Camp defibrillator Committee. Interested, please contact any member of the Defibrillator  Committee as soon as possible.

CAMPS GOT TALENT

The date is Finally set !

We are hosting Camps got talent at Ashes Camp on Saturday, November 30^th.  to fund our 2 charities Pieta house Kerry & Cork Health Link Bus. We need all the support we can get and stage acts too,  so if you feel you have a talent you would like to share please contact us via private message on Ashes Facebook page, or telephone Megan on 0876600706 to sign up, it’s a night of fun and entertainment so anything goes.
1st prize €200
2nd prize €100
3rd prize €50
So come on sign up, we can’t hold the night without you and It’s all for charity !
Amazing raffle prizes to give away. Entry forms also available in Hair Heaven Salon, Camp!

BEYOND THE BROOKLYN SKY

It was Full Houses on Wednesday and Thursday night at Siamsa Tire for Michael Hilliard-Mulcahy’s Play Beyond The Brooklyn Sky. A fabulous production with a great local story line about emigrants returning to Brandon Town, this play has everything, comedy, trauma and heartache all wrapped up together in a West Kerry Community Hall setting. The Lower West and the entire Peninsula were out in great numbers to support Michael and show pride in one of their own reaching the heights as this play has done in Theatre Festivals all over the country and beyond. Michael would like to thank everybody for coming out to support him !  Congratulations Michael and well done too to the Waterford  Theatre production team of actors whose performance was top class!

CAMP UNITED

We had no game this weekend but last week we beat Dingle 4 goals to 2 in the Kdl in Tralee to move up to third in the league table. Eoin O Neill put in a man of the match performance with the excellent James Crean scoring twice and James Scanlon and Andrew Finn getting one each. After a poor start to the season this was a great result against our West Kerry rivals.
Dont forget our table quiz Friday night at 9.30 p.m  in O Neills, Railway Tavern, Camp. Your support will be greatly appreciated.  There will be plenty of spot prizes to be raffled also on the night.

LIVING LINKS KERRY

CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE for those bereaved by suicide will be held in St. Brendans Church,  Rock Street, Tralee on Sunday, 10^th. November at 3.00 p.m. Afterwards Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall.

On Sunday, 24^th. November CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE will be held in The Church of The Resurrection, Park Road, Killarney.

IRISH CLASSES

Irish Classes for Primary School children will be held at Camp Childcare Centre on Monday evenings from 2.00 to 5.30 p.m.   Foclóir agas Comhra and Irish through fun and crafts. To book please contact Máire  – 086 8560961.

OBITUARY

The death occurred recently of John Joe Fitzgerald, Aughacasla, Castlegregory. Joe passed away peacefully on 20^th October in The Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home, Milltown where he was lovingly cared for over the past 18 months. He celebrated his 90^th birthday only 2 weeks previously on 10^th. October. A kind neighbour and gentle person, Joe was also well known to all of us parents and children attending Aughacasla School some years back as the friendly and caring busdriver. He never raised his voice to anybody and all the children loved him. He had a great way with them and news of his passing was met with sadness at home and in faraway places too where many of the pupils of Aughacasla who travelled in the school bus now have made their homes.

CAR BOOT SALE

A Car Boot Sale will be held this Sunday, 27^th October in Camp Community Sports Field (Indoors if Wet.)  Sellers with Stalls/car Boot – E10.00. Buyers – E2.00.  This is a great opportunity to declutter your home and support a worthy cause as all proceeds go towards the training and maintenance of the Camp AED’s Defibrillators. And if you were a Camp Car Boot Sale supporter in the past, come along again and support us. Teas and refreshments available in the Sports Hall on the day. The Irish Red Corss  will be providing information on upcoming AED training which they are planning to deliver in Camp for those of us needing refresher and  for first time attenders. Attend and you might help save a life !  Please support us on Sunday !

QUIZ

Camp Community Council and Sports Committee wish to thank all who supported the quiz held in Ashes Pub on Friday night in aid of Camp Sportsfield Development.  E670 was raised on the night. Chairman Gene Fin thanked Conor Slattery organiser, Sean Barry Quizmaster, Christy Deane, Amplification, Micko and the Staff at Ashes and all those who attended on the night. Gene advised of the current plans for Camp Community Sports Field, Drainage currently being undertaken and other projects coming down the line and he praised the work of past committees in the development of community facilities in Camp Community Field going back 30 years since the community field was first purchased. Gene also thanks those who sponsored raffle prizes on the night.

CAMP UNITED

We are having a table quiz in O Neills, Railway Tavern, Camp on Friday the 8th of November starting at 9.00 pm. Local support on the night would be appreciated.  Spot Prizes for raffle will also be greatly appreciated and can be handed in to The Railway earlier on Friday if you cannot attend the quiz on the night.
On Sunday, we played Spa Road in the KDL in Tralee. In a very entertaining game which finished 3-3 despite being behind on 3 occasions we battled hard for a much deserved point. Goals were scored by James Scanlon, James Crean and Francis Herlihy popped up with the equaliser.  Its great to see Francis back after a long stint out with injury.  Well done to all involved.

CAMP NOTES – 14^TH OCTOBER 2013

VOLSKWAGON/CAMPER WEEKEND

The Railway Tavern hosted the Annual VW/Camper Van weekend in the pub lastweekend. Mike O Neill, a VW enthusiast himself reported a huge turnout and great music and song too throughout the weekend.

THEATRE PRODUCTION

Michael Hilliard Mulcahy presents “Beyond The Brooklyn Sky” at Siamsa Tire on 30/31 October at 8.00 pm.  Successfully run and critically acclaimed at last year’s Dublin Theatre Festival, this play is now touring nationally.  Set in the present day, in the small coastal town of Brandon, in west, Co Kerry, the play begins with a homecoming and is marked by an absence, as a group of fortysomething friends gather to mark their reunion after 20 year.” (Irish Times). Director Peter Sheridan says “its the strongest debut play he has ever been involved in.”

OBITUARY

The news of the death of Rose Staunton (nee Wheeler), Acres, Annascaul was received with sadness on Tuesday morning. Rose along with her husband Gordon joined Milo, Jack Doyle, Tracy O Neill and many others over the years at the Sunday afternoon session in The Railway Tavern. On Concetina she played many a tune and made many many friends too.  She was a lovely friendly and kind lady who always had a smile on her face. Sympathy is extended to her husband Gordon, her sons and her extended family and her many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

CONGRATULATIONS

John and Dolly Chambers  got a “bualadh bos” at Mass in Camp recently to congratulate them on 50 years of marriage this year. No doubt the entire community of Camp join in sending best wishes to them, John is certainly one of the very best community workers around !!  And we all know that behind every successful man, there is always a good woman !!!   Dolly and John,  Congratulations to you both, may you enjoy many more years of happiness together !!

21^ST BIRTHDAY

Bríd O Connor  “youngest of the family of Pat Joe and Frances” celebrated her 21^st at home recently. All her friends came and her cousins and relatives and neighbours and a great night was had by all !

TRAINING/INFORMATION

45 minute informative/practical training on completion of Forms MED1 and MED2 given on Tuesday 5th November @ 10am in the Old School, Camp.   The training will provide assistance and support on filling forms for refund for medical, dental, nursing home or medication expenses for yourself or your family.  Please text or telephone Adrienne Dowd on 087-2417021 to confirm attendance. Cost €12 per person

EDUCATION SCOLARSHIP

Michael O Driscoll, Genie Farrell and Sean Barry presented the “Brendan Bawny O Driscoll” Memorial Education Scholarship to Gavin Curran, Dingle GAA Club following the West Kerry Championship in Dingle. Gavin is the first recipient of the scholarship.

HEALTH LINK CANCER BUS FUNDRAISER

Paddy O Brien presented a cheque for E500 to the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus fund on Monday last, proceeds from the ongoing fundraiser in aid of the bus. The “ recently launched CD “Drivin you To Drink” was written and produced by Paddy O Brien specificially to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Upcoming events include a night in The Stretford Inn Bar in Causeway on 7^th. November.  Thanks to everybody for their support.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL

Happy Haloween !!!  Kids party will take place on 26th of October in the old school in Camp from 3-5pm. DJ Nat will host the event. All are welcome. Entry fee is €5 per child or €10 per family.

INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULLNESS

A 5 week programme – Monday 4^th November – Monday 2^nd. December. Morning Class 10.30 – 12 p.m. Evening Class – 7.30 – 9/00 p.m.

Venue St. Brendans Pastoral Centre, Rock Street, Tralee  Early Booking is essential to ensure a place. Booking please telephone – Susan – 087 2838171.    

TABLE QUIZ

A Table Quiz in aid of Camp Community Council Sports Field Development will be held at Ashes Pub on Friday, 18^th. October commencing at 9.00 p.m. Please support !

HARVEST THANKSGIVING

An Ecumenical Harvest Thanksgiving will be celebrated in Kilgobbin Church at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday next 20^th. October. Afterwards Refreshments will be served in the Old School, Camp.

VOLSKWAGON/CAMPER WEEKEND

The Railway Tavern are hosting the Annual VW/Camper Van weekend in the pub this weekend. Mike O Neill, a VW enthusiast himself is expecting a huge turnout from all over the country and local VW owners are asked to join in too.And its all in aid of 2 charities –   I might add that there will be plenty of music and song too throughout the weekend.

THEATRE PRODUCTION

Michael Hilliard Mulcahy presents “Beyond The Brooklyn Sky” at Siamsa Tire on 30/31 October at 8.00 pm.  Successfully run and critically acclaimed at last year’s Dublin Theatre Festival, this play is now touring nationally.  Set in the present day, in the small coastal town of Brandon, in west, Co Kerry, the play begins with a homecoming and is marked by an absence, as a group of fortysomething friends gather to mark their reunion after 20 year.” (Irish Times). Director Peter Sheridan says “its the strongest debut play he has ever been involved in.”

OBITUARY

The news of the death of Rose Staunton (nee Wheeler), Acres, Annascaul was received with sadness on Tuesday morning. Rose along with her husband Gordon joined Milo, Jack Doyle, Tracy O Neill and many others over the years at the Sunday afternoon session in The Railway Tavern. On Concetina she played many a tune and made many many friends too.  She was a lovely friendly and kind lady who always had a smile on her face. Sympathy is extended to her husband Gordon, her sons and her extended family and her many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

CONGRATULATIONS

John and Dolly Chambers  got a “bualadh bos” at Mass on Sunday to congratulate them on 50 years of marriage this year. No doubt the entire community of Camp join in sending best wishes to them, John is certainly one of the very best community workers around !!  And we all know that behind every successful man, there is always a good woman !!!   Dolly and John,  Congratulations to you both, may you enjoy many more years of happiness together !!

21^ST BIRTHDAY

Bríd O Connor  “youngest of the family of Pat Joe and Frances” celebrated her 21^st at home on Saturday night. All her friends came and her cousins and relatives and neighbours, a great night was had by all !

TRAINING/INFORMATION

A 45 minute informative/practical training on completion of Forms MED1 and MED2 given on Tuesday 5th November @ 10am in the Old School, Camp.   The training will provide assistance and support on filling forms for refund for medical, dental, nursing home or medication expenses for yourself or your family.  Please text or telephone Adrienne Dowd on 087-2417021 to confirm attendance. Cost €12 per person

EDUCATION SCOLARSHIP

Michael O Driscoll, Genie Farrell and Sean Barry presented the “Brendan Bawny O Driscoll” Memorial Education Scholarship to Gavin Curran, Dingle GAA Club on Saturday evening following the West Kerry Championship. Gavin is the first recipient of the scholarship.

CAR BOOT SALE

Camp Defibrillator Committee will hold a Car Boot Sale in Camp Community Sports Field on Sunday, 27^th October. Please support.

HEALTH LINK CANCER BUS FUNDRAISER

Paddy O Brien presented a cheque for E500 to the Kerry/Cork Health Link Bus fund on Monday last, proceeds from the ongoing fundraiser in aid of the bus. The “ recently launched CD “Drivin you To Drink” was written and produced by Paddy O Brien specificially to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Upcoming events include a night in The Stretford Inn Bar in Causeway on 7^th. November.  Thanks to everybody for their support.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL

Happy Haloween !!!  Kids party will take place on 26th of October in the old school in Camp from 3-5pm. DJ Nat will host the event. All are welcome. Entry fee is €5 per child or €10 per family.

INTRODUCTION TO MINFULLNESS

A 5 week programme – Monday 4^th November – Monday 2^nd. December. Morning Class 10.30 – 12 p.m. Evening Class – 7.30 – 9/00 p.m.

Venue St. Brendans Pastoral Centre, Rock Street, Tralee  Early Booking is essential to ensure a place. Booking please telephone – Susan – 087 2838171.    

CAMP NOTES – WEST KERRY LIVE – 10^TH SEPTEMBER 2013

WEDDING

Congratulations to Louise Barry, Camp and Thomas Greaney, Curaheen who were married recently in Marbella in Spain. The entire Barry and Greaney families enjoyed a wonderful wedding and a lovely family gathering and holiday in magnificent weather and exquisite scenery on this very special and joyous occasion for Louise and Thomas.  May they enjoy years and years of happiness and good fortune in their future lives together.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATIONS

Congratulationst to Aidan Crean, Knockglossbeg, Camp and  Kenneth Quirke, Curra, Camp both conferred with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wood Science and Technology at University College, Limerick on Wednesday last.  Well done.

OBITUARY

Sympathy is extended to Tina Griffin, Knockglossmore, Camp and Dingle and all the extended  family on the recent death of her father Donal Griffin, Marian Park, Dingle.  Donal’s son is Tommy Griffin, well know Kerry and West Kerry footballer.

Sympathy is extended to  Michael O Donnell, Tralee and Glenmane on the death of his sister Mary, native of Cloghane and teaching in Dublin for all of her working life.  Mary is also survived by her brother Gerard and sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews many relatives and friends.  R.I.P.

And Maidhc Dainín O Sé  Baile na nGall passed away on Thurday. Maidhc Dainín was a born literary genius who epitomised everything that was Irish in language, culture and music and in his many books written in the Irish Language. He has left a huge legacy to the nation. A simple unassuming man who truly gives credence to “Walking with Kings”, while never losing the common touch. Sympathy is extended to his wife Kathleen , sons Daithi (RTE Presenter), Kevin and Danny, Daughter Marianne, grandchildren and many relatives and friends. His daughter Deirdre predeceased him.  Go ndéana Dia trocaire ar a n-anamhacha go léir.

CAMP JUNCTION VINTAGE RALLY

Despite half the county donning their green and gold and setting off for Dublin, many fans opted to  attend the Camp Junction Annual Vintage Rally and watch the match at the Junction where the atmosphere was also electric. Good on the Kerry team who gave us a mighty game of football!
The vintage rally was a great success as always and was well supported by local exhibitors as well as those who travelled long distances.
Pauline and Joan provided the tea, home baking and refreshments. Moss gave a running commentary of the different events and played music and match relays all day long. And John Joe O Donnell gave a hand sheepshearing demonstration.
Anne kept everyone informed of the layout and where to get their plaques, while also doing the gate. Les prepared the grounds for the event with John Joe and also presented everyone with their plaques. Susan and John made St.Brigid crosses in the hand craft section which were in great demand and funds again went to Kerry Hospice. Thanks to Catherine and her daughter for doing face painting for the children.  Castlegregory won the Tug-o-War,  teams from Aughacasla and Camp also took part. Brendan McCormack made butter in an old churn!
To the Many people who took part or helped in any way we extend a huge Thank You. Total amount raised will be announced later as money is still coming in, and it is hoped  to present the cheque to Kerry Hospice on Camp Fair night.

CAMP DRAMA GROUP

Camp Drama Group are beginning rehearsals for their next play “A Wake in the West” on Monday 9th of September at 9pm in The Railway Bar Camp. New members welcome hope to see you all there. Information 086 4089504.

IFA

The Kerry Branch of the Irish Farmers Association are hosting a Regional Skillnet Information event on CAP, Computer and Farm Safety  on Thursday,  12^th September in The Skellig Hotel, Dingle at 7.30 p.m. Entertainment and a buffet meal will follow courtesy of Kerry IFA. To book please call Tralee IFA office – 0667123279. This should be a very beneficial  night of information for all IFA members in this age of change in farming life, so its well worth attending !

CAMP FAIR

Camp  Old  Traditional  Sheep Fair is on Wednesday, 18^th. September with Sheep, Horses, Donkeys, Fowl for sale. A Sheep Show will be held in the yard of Dalys Bar at 12.30 p.m.

Categories – Scotch Ewe and Ram Lamb, Scotch Yearling Ram,Cheviot Hogget Ram,Cheviot Aged Ram and Overall Champion Sheep. Cash Prizes for Best Traditional Pens and Best Pen of Quality Sheep. Prizes for best horses.  Ashes Pub/Restaurant  will have mutton pies all day and inclusion in a free draw with Profits To Kerry Hospice Association. And Marys  Mutton Pies can be savoured at The Junction Bar/Restaurant.  O Dwyers Retail Centre are also catering for all dietary requirements. And Camp ICA have a coffee/tea and home baking day in aid of  Kerry Hospice Association in the Old School. The ever popular Musician Danny Goggin is at Ashes Pub and Spailpin  are playing in The Junction Bar on Camp Fair night and the proceeds of Camp Junction Vintage Rally will be presented to  Kerry Hospice Association. Camp fair is a lovely family day out, it’s great craic, everybody welcome.

CD LAUNCH

The official launch of “Drivin You To Drink” will be at the Seven Hogs in Aughacasla, Castlegregory on Friday 13th Sept. It will be a great night out with music by the Jam Butty Band and friends, craic, raffles, and complimentary finger food, please come to support it have a fun night out. The CD is €10 and will  help to support The Kerry Cancer Support Group. For more info call (087) 7538679 or go to www.paddywilldriveyoutodrink.com.

ICA

Camp ICA is again back in full swing…..Meetings monthly, 1st Thursday of each month.
Ongoing walks on Weds. @ 09.30am. Weekly get-togethers for other activities and information..
Contact Mary Knightly 066-7130918 / 05-1433150 (Secretary)

SENIORS: Annascaul were defeated over the weekend in division 2 of the county league by Listowel, on a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-11. This leaves us at the bottom of the table, but there is still hope in our final league game to escape the drop. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, Eoghan O Neill, Eamonn Hickson, David Clifford, Colm Barry, Jason Hickson, Ger Farrelly, Emmet Kennedy, Gearoid O Shea, Genie Farrell, Shane Foley, James Scanlon, Aidan Crean, Gareth O Donnell, James Crean. SUBS: Keith Moynihan, John Bowler, Cian Kennedy, Fionn Coakley, Andrew Finn, Johnathon Deane, Declan Lindsey.

OBITUARY

The news of the death of John Moriarty, Lisdargan, Lispole was received with sadness by all of us who knew him. We all have fond memories of John coming to Camp Fair and winning prizes for his quality sheep down through the years. Sympathy is extended to his wife Teresa, daughter, son, brother and sisters, grandchildren and extended family and many friends.  John, affectionately known as (Johnny, Dingle) a throwback from his wide and varied travels around the world was a very popular man and will be missed by everybody.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

Sympathy is extended to Richard Greensmyth on the recent death of his mother Margaret Greensmyth, Railway Terrace, Tralee and to all the Greensmyth family and friends in Camp and Tralee.

CAMP SHEEP FAIR

Camp Fair is round the corner once again. The fair falls on Wednesday 18^th September this year and is always a great day out for all the family.  According to local information there is no sheep mart clashing with us this year, so come on the buyers and local farmers please  bring sheep for sale too !  All Perpetual cups for the sheep show to be returned please to Dalys Bar before  the fair, as soon as possible.  Money Prizes for best traditional pens as always !!!  And the Mutton Pies is of course the staple diet of the day and as always, there will be plenty of  music and craic in all the pubs, so Camp Fair here we come !!   Horses welcome too and any animals or fowl for sale, everybody is welcome at Camp Fair.

CONCERT IN CAMP

The popular Dingle Band Walking on Cars performed in Ashes Pub on Friday 16^th. August last. A huge crowd attended.  Local Camp Band Turf were the support artists. A great night was had by all.

LOCAL CD LAUNCH

Also on Friday 16^th. August, there was a big turnout at The Tribute to Páidí O Shea CD Launch in Ventry. Among the main vocalists on the CD is our own lovely singer Noreen Ashe. The CD is only E5 and is available locally and in all good music shops. All funds go towards the Irish Heart Foundation. Well known RTE broadcaster Michael O Muircheartaigh launch the CD on the night.

Paddy O Brien our very accommodating local taxi is launching his new CD at The Seven Hogs on 13^th September. Entitled “Paddy will Drive you to Drink” and containing a few lovely numbers recorded by his son Vincent and Willie Hilliiard, (The Junction Bar- Sunday night music),  the CD is a nice local momento and is available for E5. Again proceeds to go towards The Kerry Cork Cancer Link Bus.

MURTYPICS

Martin Mulcahy’s  recently  showed  “Castlegregory on Film”,  local film and Documentary at The Clubrooms, Castlegregory.  Murt is a very talented artist, video producer and film maker and is a member of the well known Mulcahy family, brother Frankie of Riverdance fame and on his mother side the traditional musicians the Hilliards of Aughascla.  An excellent production and a historical memorabilia for the area. Congratulations Murt !

CAMP NOTES – 5^TH AUGUST 2013

OBITUARY

Séan O Driscoll, New Jersey and late of Garrahies, Camp passed to his eternal reward on Tuesday July 23rd in New Jersey.  He is survived by his sons Patrick, Kevin, and Sean and daughters Jenny O’Driscoll Tsiskakis and Pam O’Mahony,  brothers Gene, Michael, Seamus, Patrick and Vincent and sisters, Peggy, Mary, Bernadette and Anne, nieces, nephews, brothers in law, sisters in law and many relatives and friends.   Sympathy is extended to all.

Sean  emigrated to the USA at a very young age, starting his own building contracting business he was a hard worker,  he kept going even when his health was deteriorating in recent years, it didn’t hold him back and he accomplished alot in his short life.  He was 57 years old at the time of his death.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union in New York City for over 30 years.  Séan like all of the O Driscoll brothers was a great footballer, however  emigration was to intervene and take him to America like countless others at that time.   He played with Annascaul in his early years and in the USA, he won many football accolades in New York and New Jersey along with training and coaching  teams.  He was a loyal supporter of Kerry all of his life and of the home games which he followed in the Kerryman Newspaper every week.

Sean’s funeral Mass celebrated at Saint Joseph Church, Bogota was attended by a huge congregation of mourners.  The Kennedy brothers Maum and many others from West Kerry now residing in the East coast of America joined Sean’s family at the wake and funeral.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated  later in Camp for the repose of Sean’s soul and  in keeping with his last  wishes  “Camp will be Sean’s  final resting place”.  Séan will be sadly missed by his family and by all who knew him. Go ndéana Dia trocaire ar a anam dilís

CAMP FAMILY FUN DAY AND CASH COW

Camp Family Fun Day and Cash Cow event held on Sunday last was a huge success. Over E7,000 was raised and still counting !  All proceeds go towards Camp Community Sports Field Development.

The lucky young  man who guessed the spot where the cow did her business was Paudy Kennedy from Killarney whose Mom is Deirdre McCormack from Camp and Dad, Dan both loyal supporters of Camp over the years!  Congratulations to Paudy  E500 was the prize presented to Paudy by Gene Finn Chairman Camp Community Council. The weight of Helen Greensmyths lovely Cake was 7.6ozs correctly calculated by local football supremo James Crean and Niamh Finn just home on holidays from Abu Dhabi. To solve the dilemma the cake was cut and halved between the 2 neighbours, Gene and Norah on behalf of their siblings did the honours !!   Thomas Ashe and Nora Rice Judge of the dog show did a tremendous job and there were some beautiful dogs in the show arena. There was a rosette for almost all of the dogs. Thanks to the owners who brought them and showed them off, a great spectacle and enjoyed by all.  The children’s sports went well too and Tony Casey made sure that everybody went home with a medal.  The soccer tournament brought a big entry too, Lol O Leary and Kenneth Quirke did a great job on the day organising the games.   Hannah Herlihy and Martin Quirke did a wonderful job on the barbeque which was flying all day long and Mary Knightly co-ordinated the kitchen making sure everybody got fed and looked after. There was a big crowd in the hall watching the football games on a big screen. Thanks to Frances Herlihy and Gearoid O Shea and Micko  Horan who provided and erected the big screen.  Christy Deane organised the amplification and the music all day long, creating a lovely atmosphere and the one and only Séan Barry was our very able MC for the day. Thanks to Paddy O Brien too (who took a break from his taxi business on Saturday) to take our Secretary Ian Hassel around the area promoting the Cash Cow  on Air  (loud speaker) ,  great job !  All helped and to our Treasurers Michelle and Marie Farrell and Mairead Crean too who had the big job of computerising the field grid accommodating the cow !  And the gate was manned by Seamus Griffin, Séan O Morain and John Joe O Donnell who did a wonderful job.  And lastly but by no means least a huge thank you to Jack Crean who owns the Cow, “Now worth her weight in Gold” .

Jack and his son David led “Lola” the cow,  into the field at 4.30 p.m and she obliged at 6.10pm almost to the minute of the time of her performance of the 2012 Cash Cow.

Thanks to the many many people who helped out before the event selling tickets and on the day in any way.  Camp cash Cow 2013 was a huge success and a credit to the community !  well done everybody !

BIRTHDAYS

Marie Farrell, Camp, Jack Crean Knockgloss Beg  and  Sean Quirke, Curra all celebrated special birthdays with an 0 at the weekend  sharing  their  big day with the President of America Barack Obama who was  52 on Saturday. Congratulations to all !

CD LAUNCH TRIBUTE

Michael O Mhuircheartaigh will launch Noreen Ashe’s Tribute to Paidi O Shea CD at Paidi’s Pub in Ventry on Friday 16^th August.  All monies raised will go tounday night awards The Irish Heart Foundation. Everybody welcome. Tá Fáilte roimh cách.

SUMMERTIME ENTERTAINMENT

Walking on Cars is coming to Ashes Pub on 16^th August. The hugely popular Dingle Band should draw a big crowd.  It’s their first appearance in Camp and they are supported by our local band “Turf”.  Nice to see a local band going places too !

And down at the Junction, The Sunday session in The Railway Tavern is bursting at the seams, Milo, Gordon and Rose often joined by visiting musicians are a great hit with everybody, traditional music at its best !   And Vincent and Willie provide great entertainment at The Junction Bar on Sunday night joined regularly by Linda and Jane Fitzgerald, its always great craic !   And its nice to have a quiet drink in with Kathleen and Peter in  Dalys which has become quite busy too at this time of the year.

And there is beautiful food available in our Restaurants, Ashes Pub, Fitzgeralds  Junction Bar and O Dwyers Retail Centre, plenty of variety and good value too !

WELCOME HOME

to all our families and friends visiting from all over the world, hope you enjoy your holidays with us

CAMP NOTES

GREAT ATHLETIC FEAT

Congratulations to Ailise Deane who was the first woman home in Rás na Ríochta Adebture Race held in Kells bay last Saturday. On a time of 5 hrs and 10 minutes Ailise covered 57Km’s mountain Biking, Mountain Racing and Kayaking in this Annual Adventure Race. Ailise was among the top 10 oveall athletes to finish the race.  Well done, again Ailise has done Camp and West Kerry proud.

GOLF

A Camp father and son duo Frankie and Francis Herlihy, Castlegregory Golf and Fishing Club, were in the last 16 who reached the finals of the Annual Daily Mail Golf tournament. Well done, a first for Camp and the Club I believe,  Congratulations Frankie and Francis.

SOCCER

Rian O Sullivan, Camp is one of the new emerging talents picked for the U/16  Irish Soccer Squad. Rian is son of Mike O Sullivan and Teresa and he is nephew of Tommy and John Doyle well known Kerry, West Kerry and Annascaul Club GAA football greats.  Congratulations Rian on this wonderful achievement.

CAMP CASH COW AND FAMILY FUN DAY

The Annual Camp Cash Cow family Day is on Sunday 4^th August.  This is “The gathering” for all Camp people and friends at home and abroad and your support and attendance on the day will be greatly appreciated. There are many side events going on all day along with a family sports and soccer tournament, Celebrity Penalty Shootout, Dog Show, Childrens Amusement, Barbeque and of course the big attraction of the day is The Cow, whose performance will earn somebody a cool E500. Guess the spot and you’re a winner. Last years prize went to Seaside Caravan Park, so if you’re  not in, you won’t win, that’s our slogan, well worth the E10, how do you win – buy a ticket from any member of the council or in your local pub or in O Dwyers Supermarket.  The fun day is organised by Camp Community Council Ltd. All funds go towards the Camp Sportsfield Development fund. Drainage work is to commence right away, so you’re contribution will be spent wisely to benefit the youth of Camp and West Kerry who use this field on a regular basis.  Please support !!

OBITUARY

Sympathy is extended to Kitty McCarthy, Knockglossmore on the recent death of her sister Mary Cooke from Cork.

CAMP CASH COW FAMILY DAY

Next Sunday August 4^th.  is the Annual Camp Cash Cow Community Family Fun Day organised by Camp Community Council Ltd. in Camp Community Sports field from 1.00 – 6.00 p.m.  Raffle Tickets are on sale around the parish at 10 Euro per grid (pinpoint where the cow will do her business) and win E500. There will be a Dog Show, Novelty Sports, Celebrity Penalty Shoot Out, Amusements for  children and a Bar-B-Que on the day and much more.  So please support and have a good day out as well. All funds raised will go towards the Camp Community Sportsfield Development.

CORCA DHUIBHNE PASTORAL MASS

A large gathering of Parishioners from  the Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral area attended the pilgrimage Walk and Mass concelebrated by Bishop Ray Browne assisted by the priests of the area at Sagart Mass Rock, Coumdubh, Annascaul on Friday evening.  It was a wonderful welcome event for our new bishop and a really joyuous occasion tinged with memories for all of the people of the parish. This Mass Rock was used during the Penal Days for the celebration of Mass. Close by, at no great distance from the Rock, is ‘Tobareen na Comeena’- the little Communion Well- where, tradition has it the priest secured water for use at Mass, and the faithful broke their fast after Holy Communion.  The water in this well is said to be the purest and the coolest in all of the parish.

POETRY READING

Local Camp Author and Poet Bríd Ní Mhoráin is reading her poetry along with Maire Breathnach, musician at An Lab, Old CBS School, Dingle on 1^st August, 1-2 p.m.  Call in and enjoy,  everybody welcome !

ANNASCAUL SENIORS

We travelled to Tarbert on Sunday last, and lost by three points. The game started slowly, with no score registered until the 13^th minute, which was a point for the hosts. Soon after, Tarbert scored a scrappy goal to go into a four point lead, until James Crean found the net himself, after good work from Shane Foley. We kicked a number of wides in the second quarter, and went in at halftime trailing by a point, 1-4 to 1-3. The second half started well for us, as Emmet Kennedy won most of the possession around the middle. Unfortunately, a lot of misplaced passes and shots proved our undoing, and Tarbert edged further ahead with a second goal. From then on, we were chasing the game until the final whistle. Final score; Annascaul 1-8, Tarbert 2-8. Best for us were Daniel O Connell, Gearoid O Shea, Emmet Kennedy and Shane Foley. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, David Clifford, Gearoid O Shea, Eoghan O Neill, Ger Farrelly, Colm Barry, Daniel O Connell, Eamonn Hickson, Emmet Kennedy (0-1), James Scanlon, Genie Farrell, Declan Lindsey, Shane Foley (0-2), James Crean (1-5), Johnny Deane. SUBS: Packie Farrell, Jamie Quirke, Stephen Pierce, Darragh Finn.

SUMMER
Here come’s summer and what a way to start than to beat Cork in the Munster final. Anyway a good game and always friendly rivalry with our good Camp Corkonians !! Well done Kerry.
THE GATHERING
Camp Cash Cow event to be held on Sunday August 4th. is Camp’s answer to the Gathering. So all you family and friends of Camp far and wide, mark that date in your diary and help us to make it a great day and a great fundraising event for our Community Sports Field. Camp Community Council are organising a huge array of events on the day, Dog Show, Novelty Sports for Adults and children, Soccer, Penalty Shoot Out and lots more. A barbeque in the field so no need to cook dinner that day ! Its a day out for all the family. Tickets to partake in the Cash Cow Event are E10.00 and every penny goes to the Community Sports Development fund. Guess the spot where the cow does her business on the day and the winner will receive E500.00. Well worth a guess !!
CAMP UNITED NIGHT AT THE DOGS
Camp United Soccer enjoyed a great night at the Dogs at The Greyhound Stadium in Tralee on Saturday night last. Afterwards they all went down town to see “Turf” playing in The Blasket Pub. By all accounts it was like being in Camp with so many people there supporting our local band and some class dancing too I hear !! The winner of E500 on the night was Michael Farrell.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Brian O Shea, Kilteenbane, Camp and Tracy Walsh, Tralee who were married recently in St. Brendans Church, Curraheen. May they be enjoy many years of health and happiness in their life together !
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Dan Mulcahy, Garrahies celebrated his 84th birthday on 12th July last, also celebrating a birthday on that date was Margaret Ashe, Ashes Bar, Camp and near neighbour Bridie Moran, Ballinknockane too celebrated a mammoth birthday on 14th July when she reached her 94th birthday. All are hail and hearty and enjoying good health. Congratulations, go maire sibh an chéad !!
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT
Recovery Haven Cancer Support House ,Celebration of Light is taking place on Sunday 21st, at 8pm in Abbeyfeale, Ballybunion, Banna, Camp, Dingle, Fenit, Inch, Killarney, Killorglin, Portmagee The symbolic lighting of candles creates a very special atmosphere, people are united and hope is renewed. Through solidarity and light our sincere aim is to bring hope to our community”. All candles to be lit at 8pm on 21st July.
CORCA DHUIBHNE PASTORAL AREA PILGRIMAGE
A Pilgrimage Walk and Mass will be celebrated at Sagart Mass Rock, Coumdubh, Annascaul on Friday 26th. July at 7.30 p.m. Rev. Ray Brown who is to be ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Kerry on 21st July is to celebrate the Mass on the evening which will be a very special and momentous occasion for the parish and the pastoral area of Corca Dhuibhne. As the terrain near and approaching the Mass Rock is unsuitable for cars, all taking part are asked to congregate at Annascaul Bridge. A Bus will take people from Annascaul Bridge (beginning at 6.00pm) to Annascaul Lake from where the Pilgrimage Walk will begin. Afterwards people will be taken by bus back down to Annascaul Bridge. And to conclude everybody is invited to a “Cupán Té” at the Annascaul Community Centre. All welcome !
GAA
And all our local Limerick friends are delighted with the Limerick Hurling victory over Cork yesterday crowning them Munster Champions after a 17 year gap. Up Limerick !!

OBITUARY

One of our much loved local characters Pat Crean, Knockgloss Beg, Camp passed away peacefully on Sunday 16^th June. Pat was a great storytellers always engaging, his easy style of delivery and attention to detail, the hour, day, time, where and when it happened always enthralled his audience. He loved to talk and share his wonderful memories of Camp long ago. Pat was a happy content man, never in a hurry, he had time for everybody. Ni Bheidh do léitheid arís ann. Pat was laid to rest in Ballinknockane Cemetary, Camp following requiem Mass at St. Marys Church on Wednesday morning.  Pat is survived by his brother Tom, sisters Sr. Teresa Ann and Sr. Catherine, sisters in law Kitty and Maureen, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, many relatives and friends to whom sympathy is extended. 

Sympathy is extended to the Baker and O Sullivan families, Baile Uachtarach, Baile an Feiriterigh on the sad death of Bríd Baker.  Bríd’s sister Nóirín Deane resides in Knockglossmore, Camp. Go nDéane Dia trócaire ar a h-anam dilís.

PILGRIMAGE WALK

Corca Dhuibhne Pastoral Area Pilgrimage Walk & Mass at Sagart Mass Rock, Coumdubh,Annascaul will take place on Friday, 26^th July.

CAMP COMMUNITY COUNCIL LTD.

The Annual Camp Cash Cow will be held on Sunday, August 4^th. in Camp Community Field. A great day out for all the family. All proceeds go towards the Camp Community Field Development fund. Next Meeting – Thursday, 27^th June 8.00 p.m. Old  School, Camp.

INDIA PROJECT

Jonathan Deane wishes to thank everyone who supported him in his fundraising to aid his trip to India. Aughacasla National School, 300euro, No Uniform Day. Pub Quiz in Ashes Bar, Camp 6030 euro and Garveys Dingle bag packing 733 euro. The Deane Family are most grateful to everyone who helped in any way to make this possible. As you may be aware Jonathan is very near the flooding at the moment and this as he said is an awful experience to see so many lives lost. We all wish him well.

ICA

Get out and keep fit.  Camp ICA ladies go on a walk every Wednesday morning. They meet in O Dwyers/Londis in the village around 9.30 am.  They take a different walk every week and it’s great fun and great exercise. Join them and you’ll love it !!

SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Community Childcare Centre have an exciting programme of fun activities planned for our summer camps including indoor and outdoor activities run by qualified and experienced staff. These fun filled weeks of activities will include arts & crafts, music & movement, ball games, cooking & baking, treasure hunts, themed days and lots of surprises!!!!  Tel:  066 7130338, Email:  campchildcare@eircom.net. Web: www.campchildcare.org  These camps will be held Tuesday to Friday 10.00am – 3.00pm   Week 1: 9^th– 12^th July, Week 2: 23^rd – 26^th July,  Week 3: August 12^th – 15^th (Monday-Thursday) PRICE: €50-SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICE OF €45 IF BOOKED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 27^TH 2013

WEST KERRY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

On behalf of W.K.M H.A. ,we would like to thank the Nionra in Lispole for their kind donation of 562 euro raised from their charity walk. This money will be used wisely to enhance the recovery of our clients.

DINGLE TRAIN

Rachel Redshaw, Great Grand Daughter of the ill fated Dingle Train driver Alfred Redshaw who lost his life in the Curragh Dubh bridge train crash visited Camp recently.  A native of Canada Rachel was shown around by Mike O Neill, Railway Tavern and she was really amazed and very nostalgic recalling the memories and stories which were related to her about her Great Grand father. She met with Michael O Shea, Curradubh whose  has wonderful memories of the train and  before heading back to Dublin by train Rachel visited Alfred Redshaws final resting place in Tralee. Other members of the Redshaw family who live in Wales are planning to visit in the near future.  Alfred Redshaw R.I.P.

JAMIE WRENN CANCER WALK

Over 80 people walked from Tralee to Castlegregory in the Jamie Wrenn Annual Cancer Walk in aid of the Cork/Kerry Cancer bus. The group stopped for refreshments in The Junction Bar and later were served food at Bolands Bar, Castlegregory where Des Kelliher and Band provided a lovely session of music. Well done to all who supported this event and to those who organise it every year.

CAMP UNITED

Annual Night at the Dogs at Tralee Greyhound Stadium this Saturday night, July 6^th.   E10 per ticket available from any of the players and chance to win E500. Children u/12 are free. Great night out for all the family, Please support !!

FEILE CHEOIL CLOCHAN BREANAINN/CLOGHANE BRANDON

MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 – 7 July.  – Mick Hanly,  Friday 5th @ 7.30, Céilí, Saturday 7.30 and Seán Keane Sunday 7th @ 7.30 in Halla Le Chéile,Brandon.  Music & Dance workshops on Saturday 11 – 3 Halla Le Chéile with Dessie Kelliher, Gary O Brien, Damian Mullane, Triona Mangan, Máire Begley & Samantha Morris. Further info: eolas@cflt. 066 7138137. TICKETS ON SALE – HALLA LE CHEILE & DINGLE RECORD SHOP GREEN STREET, DINGLE (087 2984550).

GAA/SENIORS

We prevailed in a high scoring encounter in our county league game at the weekend, beating St. Pats on a score line of 5-9 to 2-9. Best for us were Emmet Kennedy, Colm Barry, Genie, and James Crean ( Who scored 3-7).

B TEAM: Our Junior team qualified for the semi-final of the county league on Friday last, despite going down to a strong Dingle team. The semi-final is fixed for this coming Friday, against Castlegregory. Venue to be confirmed.

FAREWELL

The parish bid a fond farewell to Fr. Oliver Kemp last weekend.   Fr. Kemp helped out in the parish for the past 11 years.  Fr. John Buckley PP Annascaul and Fr. Tom O Connell, Abbeydorney concelebrated Mass  along with Fr. Kemp on Sunday at St. Marys Church, Camp.  Afterwards  the congregation  retired to the Old School  for refreshments.  Fr. John acknowledged Fr. Kemp’s assistance in the parish and everybody joined with Fr. John in wishing him a very happy retirement.  Fr. Kemp returns to Birmingham in the near future.

CHARITY WALK

Annual 4 mile walk/jog in aid of Cystic Fibrosis, leaving The Junction Bar Camp at 11am, Bank Holiday Monday. €10 Donation per person, or €20 per Family. Refreshments in the old school Camp afterwards. For more info, Call Breda Quirke: (087) 782049.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL:

OBITUARY: The death occurred recently of Bridget Crissie Mulligan (nee O Connor),  Aughacasla. Crissie was a regular with her sister Kitty at the 31 card games in Dalys Bar Camp over many years. She was a wonderful character and will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.  She is survived by her husband Tom, sons Tom and Gerard and daughter Donna, sisters Kitty and Joan to whom sympathy is extended.  Crissie was laid to rest in the old graveyard in Stradbally on Tuesday following Requiem Mass celebrated at St. Marys Church, Castlegregory.  Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

WEST KERRY ACCOLADES

The Sunday World in its special souvenir Magazine to celebrate 40 years in print,  placed 3 West Kerry Pubs among their “Cream of The Crop” in the Newspapers Pub Spy feature down all the years . Two Dingle Pubs and The Railway Tavern Camp were in the first 15.  Dick Macks in 2^nd place and J. Currans in 15^th. with The railway Tavern Camp coming in 11^th.   Congratulations all !!

KERRY MINORS

Young Campman James Crean was on the substitute lineout for the Kerry Minors who defeated Tipperary on Sunday.

HAIR HEAVEN

Louise Kelliher hosted a lovely evening for all her customers and friends in her Hair Salon in Camp on Saturday night. Louise recently upgraded her salon, congratualtions Louise !

CAMP NOTES

CAMP DRAMA

Camp Drama Group are presenting a comedy “All Exclusive” at the Old School on May 16th, 17th and 18th
at 8pm. Tickets are 10 Euro and are available at O Dwyers/Londis in Camp.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL

A Table Quiz in aid of Aughacasla National School will be held in The Railway Tavern on Friday night, 10^th May at 9.00 p.m.

CHARITY DANCE

A Country and Irish Night Fundraiser in aid of Kerry Respite Care and
The Niall Mellon Township Trust will be held at The Hillgrove Hotel, Dingle on
Friday, 24th May 2013. Appearing on the night are Johnny Reidy Band,
Noreen Ashe, Danny &  Mary O’Leary,  Eddie Lee and Mike Condon. Adm:
€10.00. Door Prize 2 Nights B&B & 1 Dinner for 2 at the 5 Star Hotel
Europe, Killarney. Doors open 9 p.m.  Dance starts 10 p.m. sharp.
Raffle and great prizes on the night. Noreen Ashe, Helen Ferris and
Fidelma Long would appreciate your support. A great night guaranteed!

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Congratulations to Mary Fitzgerald Dunne, The Junction Bar, Camp who celebrated a special birthday recently.  Angela Fitzgerald Cronin and her son John all the way from Australia were surprise family  visitors to the party which went on for the entire weekend. Angela is off walking the Spanish Camino now and will visit her son Anton and family in Canada before returning to Sydney.  Mary, Go maire tú an chéad !!

BALLINCLARE FAIR

Last Sunday was Ballinclare Horse Fair held  in Annascaul on May 4^th.  every year for the last hundred years and still going strong.    And Camp Sheep Fair is next on September 18th, another great day out for all of us. Long may these old fairs survive!

CAR BOOT SALE

Annascaul Mens Shed are holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday next May 12^th. at 2.30 p.m.  in The Connor-Crean Centre, Annascaul.   All produce welcome. Car/Table – E10.00. Van – E15.00.

The Men’s Shed is a community-based project, open to all men.The primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where  men are able to gather and/or work on meaningful projects at their own pace, in their own time, in the company of other men the primary objective is to advance the health and well- being of those participating.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL

Aughacasla NS Parents Booklet: If your child is starting in Aughacasla NS  this September and if you have not received the Parents Booklet please contact Nóirin 087 6815513 or Caroline 087 7912908

GAA

Minors: Annascaul/Castle/Lispole Minors beat Tempelnoe/Tuoist by 2-11 to 1.11 on Tuesday evening last. Coupled with their recent win over Na Gaeil, this puts them through to a semi-final against St. Marys/Renard. Best for us were Gearoid Sayers, Daniel O Connell, Cian Kennedy, Fintan Herlihy and Fionn Coakley. Their manager, Jim Kennedy, continues his impressive run of reaching the semi-final stages of the minor league for yet another season.

Seniors: Our next game is against Finuge, away, on Sunday the 12th May. B’s: The junior team kick off their county league away to Lispole on Friday night at 7:30.

OBITUARY

The death of Mary Agnes Kelehan (nee Fitzgerald) Newcastle, Galway and formerly of The Junction Bar, Camp occurred on Monday last. She had reached the great old age of 93.  Mary Agnes will be fondly  remembered for her caring nature and kindness to everybody. Her home was an open door to the many young people from Camp attending college in Galway down through the years. She never forgot her roots and was a lifelong Kerry supporter. Mary Agnes was predeceased by her husband Bartley and daughters Marion and Philomena and grandchildren Robert and John. She is survived by her sons, Peter, Michael, Bertie, John and Austin, daughters Margaret, Clare and Carmel and the Fitzgerald and Lane families of Camp. Sympathy is extended to all. May she Rest In Peace.

The death of John Paul O Brien, Flemingstown, Annascaul really heralds the end of an era. John Paul was a man of many parts,  a farmer all of his life, John Paul was also a very skilled electrician known the length and breadth of the county installing milking machines. He could in fact turn his hand to anything.  He was our Auctioneer for many years at the annual Sale of Work in Camp and he contested the local elections in the Dingle Electoral area as an independent on a number of occasions.  He was a  community man too,  campaigning on many issues of local concern in the peninsula over the years.  He is survived by his wife Eileen to whom sympathy is extended. May he Rest in Peace.

AUGHACASLA SCHOOL

The pupils at Aughacasla School have earned €500 for the local school by participating in the Mighty Mikey Milk Competition with Lee Strand Creamery. This cheque was presented to the school during the week.  Well done to all !

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann would like to thank all who supported their church gate collection at Camp on Sunday 14th April.E151 was collected.

IFA-Fodder Shortage

Farmers experiencing fodder shortage are advised that Kerry Co-Op have supplies of baled hay available at a reasonable price.

For more information please contact – Pat O Shea IFA Kerry 086 1738187.

SOCCER

On Sunday, April 14th.  Camp United came out on top in a hard fought contest against LB Rovers        in Ballybunion.  James Scanlon scored the 2 goals. We can count ourselves unlucky on Sunday last drawing 2-2 at home to Tralee dynamos. Dynamos played well in the first half leading 1-0 at the half. We really raised our game on the second half which paid off when James Scanlon equalized five minutes  after the restart. We were now dominating and got our reward when Aidan Crean neatly slotted home with fifteen minutes left. With five minutes to go Dynamos got a free at the edge of the box and from that hit the top corner of the net. The desire from our players to win has to be admired and we were roared on all through the game by our great support. Talks of the replay being in two weeks time but yet to be confirmed. Team: Chris O Driscoll,  David Clifford, James Farrell, Eoghan O Neill, Genie Farrell, James Scanlon, Gerry O Sullivan, Francis Herlihy, David Smith (Johnny O Driscoll), Aidan Crean, James Crean.

On Sunday, April 14th.  Camp United came out on top in a hard fought contest against LB Rovers  in Ballybunion.  James Scanlon scored the 2 goals.

Annascaul FC are a step closer to a league final after winning the top of the table clash against Tralee Athletic at the weekend. Jason Hickson scored a great goal to give us a halftime lead. Resolute defending from our back four, especially John Bowler and man of the match Eamonn Lenihan kept Tralee at bay, until Eamonn Hickson gave us a cushion with Annascaul’s second goal. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, John Bowler, Eamonn Lenihan, Noel Flahive, Adam Newstead, Sean O Se, Eamonn Hickson, James Sayers, Declan Lindsey, Jason Hickson, Shane Foley. SUBS: Colm Sayers, Eoghan O Donnell, Gareth O Donnell, Stephen O Shea.

ELECTION

Camp Community Council Election  held on Sunday 14th. April  had a good turnout.The following were elected to serve on the council for the next 3 years. Thomas Ashe, Brigid O Connor, Timmy Griffin, Micko Horan, Gene Finn,Séan O Moráin, Máiread Crean, Norah Crean, Marie Farrell, Martin Quirke, Michael Farrell, Michelle Farrell, Seamus Griffin, Conor Slattery and Ian Hassell. Congratulations to all.Camp. Pat O Shea Chairman, Meitheal Leith Triuigh and Aoife O Shea, Castlegregory carried out the count. Presiding Officer was Gárda Jim Cremins, Dingle Gárda area.

OBITUARY

The death occurred last week at Fatima Home Tralee of Monsignor Michael Manning, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh.  Monsignor Manning was a former parish priest of Annascaul and Milstreet and retired Vicor General of the Diocese of Kerry. Monsignor Manning was laid to rest on Monday at Dunurlin Cemetary, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh following requiem Mass at St. Vincents Church, Baile an Fheirtéaraigh.  Sympathy is extended to his brother Tom and all the family.

Symathy is also extended to Jacinta Costelloe, Knockglossmore on the death of her brother Brendan O Mahony, Racecourse Road, Tralee.  Brendan was a wellknown businessman in Tralee running the family Bakery, O Mahony’s,  Boherbee all of his working life. He is survived by his wife Margaret, son Brendan and daughter Carol, sisters, brothers and many relatives and friends. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a n-amnacha.

GAA

ANNASCAUL SENIORS: Emmet Kennedy grabbed a late goal to give us a three point win over An Ghaeltacht at the weekend on a score line of 1-14 to 1-11. Best for us were James Crean, Emmet Kennedy, Genie Farrell, David Clifford and Jason Hickson. Scorers: James Crean 0-5, Aidan Crean 0-4, Jason Hickson 0-3, Genie 0-1, Emmet Kennedy 1-0, Kenneth Quirke 0-1. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, Eoghan O Neill, Eamonn Hickson, David Clifford, Kenneth Quirke, Keith Moynihan, Colm Barry, Jason Hickson, Emmet Kennedy, James Scanlon, Genie Farrell, Gareth O Donnell, James Crean, Aidan Crean, Shane Foley. SUBS: Johnny Deane, Declan Lindsey, Daniel O Connell, Daniel Flannery, Packie Farrell, Stephen Pierce, John Bowler, Ger Farrelly.

SOCCER

Camp United came out on top in a hard fought contest against LB Rovers on Sunday 14th. April in Ballybunion. James Scanlon scored the 2 goals. This result set up a very tough quarter final draw against Tralee Dynamos which was played in Camp on Sunday last. Result was a draw 1 all.

Annascaul FC are a step closer to a league final after winning the top of the table clash against Tralee Athletic at the weekend. Jason Hickson scored a great goal to give us a halftime lead. Resolute defending from our back four, especially John Bowler and man of the match Eamonn Lenihan kept Tralee at bay, until Eamonn Hickson gave us a cushion with Annascaul’s second goal. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, John Bowler, Eamonn Lenihan, Noel Flahive, Adam Newstead, Sean O Se, Eamonn Hickson, James Sayers, Declan Lindsey, Jason Hickson, Shane Foley. SUBS: Colm Sayers, Eoghan O Donnell, Gareth O Donnell, Stephen O Shea.

CAMP COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

Camp Community Childcare Centre requires applicants for the following positions: Preschool Leader & Relief Childcare Workers.

Applicants for Preschool Leader positions must have the following:

A professional qualification in childcare is essential. A major award in childcare/early education at a minimum of level 7 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications of Ireland (NFQ) or equivalent nationally recognised qualification or a higher award in the childcare/early education field.

Applicants must have at least 3 years experience of working in a position of responsibility with children in the 0-6 age range.

Rate of pay will be related to relevant experience and salary scales.

Relief Staff must have as follows: Candidates should have a relevant qualification – FETAC Level 5 or equivalent and a current first aid certificate. Experience in a childcare environment, being familiar with Crèche, Pre-school and School-age services.  A detailed job description can be found on Camp Childcare website under latest news.

All applicants must be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application and supply 2 suitable written references. Please send cover letter, CV and full details by post  or email to campchildcare@eircom.net  Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 p.m. Wednesday 1st May 2013.

CONCERT

The fundraising concert in aid of St. Marys Church Camp reconstruction funds was a wonderful success. There was great entertainment, session music, drama sketches, storytelling, poetry and even a Ladies Choir from Ardfert.  At the end of the evening,  Fr. John Buckley, PP thanked everybody,  all who attended and participated on the night and the organisers who put the entire programme together and the ICA who provided teas and refreshments.  Mary Moran deserves special mention for her excellent co-ordination of the evening.  Well done to everybody !!

ICA

Camp ICA are holding their Annual General Meeting in The Old School, Camp on Thursday, 18^th April at 8.00 p.m. All welcome.

ELECTION

Camp Community Council Ltd. election is on next Sunday, 14^th April. Ballot boxes will be available outside both churches between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Count will take place in the Old School, Camp at 1.00 p.m. Everybody is welcome to attend. It is important that you ensure that the persons you vote for are available and willing to attend council meetings and participate in council business.

BUS/WAITING SHELTER

A Bus/Waiting shelter has been erected in the village. Camp Community Council Ltd. would like to acknowledge sponsorship from the following – Dalys Bar,  Ashes Pub, The Railway Tavern, The Junction Bar, Seaside Caravan Park, Shore Acre Caravan Park, O Dwyers Retail Centre, Ocean View Nursing Home, Camp Tidy Towns, Colm Nagle and Pat Joe O Connor,Kerry Co. Council, Joe Costelloe ESB, Tony Costelloe who sponsored the Glass and Eileen O Shea who sponsored the seat in the shelter in memory of her late husband Michael O Shea R.I.P. Local Engineer, Gearoid O Shea did the drawing and designs for the Shelter.  Thanks to all.

COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann will hold a church gate collection prior to 12 Mass on Sunday outside St. Marys Church Camp.

GAA

SENIORS: Our Senior footballers drew with Ardfert in the county league on Saturday on a score line of 2-7 to 0-13. Best for us were Jason Hickson, David Clifford and Emmet Kennedy. Our next game is this coming Saturday against An Ghaeltacht in Annascaul, at 6.30pm.

MINORS: Annascaul/Castle/Lispole beat Legion on a score line of 2-17 to 1-14 on Friday night. Best for us were Dara Brosnan, Michael Mullally, Colm Hurley, Cian Kennedy, Geordan Quirke, Fintan Herlihy and Aidan Fitzgerald.

SOCCER: Annascaul FC moved to the top of KDL division 2B with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Bayview on Sunday. Eamon Lenihan, Jason Hickson, Shane Foley and Declan Lindsey got the goals for us, which puts us in a fantastic position with four games remaining.

YOGA CLASSES

Spring Yoga classes starting Monday 8^th  April in The Old School, Camp 6.30-8.00p.m. Slow paced Yoga. Drop-in session – E10.00. Mats provided, wear layers of comfortable clothes.More information contact Sarah- 0871637872.

BRITHDAYS

Norah Crean. Knockglossbeg celebrates a special birthday later this month.  And over the road in Derrymore West neighbours Francey O Donnell and John Sayers also celebrate April birthdays.  Congratulations all,  hail and hearty Thank God, don’t look a day over 50 !!   Go maire sibh an céad !

GET WELL

To all who are ill or convalescing in the parish, everybody is thinking of you and praying for your return to good health !!

CAMP NOTES – 1^ST APRIL 2013

CAMPMAN HONOURED IN NEW YORK

Pat O Donnell, native of Gleann na nGealt, Camp is Guest of Honour at this years P&B Kerrymans Association dinner dance in New York.  Pat who is a former President will receive the distinguished service award for his excellent work with the association over the years. The Association is also honouring Eileen Kennedy wife of Tom Kennedy Maum, Camp. Tom is also a former President of the Kerrymans Association.   Eileen, (nee O Connell) native of Lixnaw receives this award for her services with the Kerrymans P&B organisation and her charitable work with The Hope foundation and other organisations in New York down through the years.  Pat O Donnell and the Kennedy brothers left for  New York in the early 1960’s. They like many other Irish people before them made a real difference in their adopted homeland and we in Camp are very proud of them and of their achievements.

Congratulations to all !

CONCERT

A concert in aid of St. Marys Church Camp renovation fund will be held on Saturday next in the Old School, Camp starting at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are available at O Dwyers Retail Centre and from 086 4089504. Everybody welcome, your support will be appreciated.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION

Camp Community Council Ltd. election is on Sunday 14^th April. All residents will receive a ballot paper in the post. Ballot Boxes will be available outside both churches between 10.00 am and 1.00 p.m. on Sunday 14^th April. The count will be held immediately afterwards at the Old School at 1.00 p.m. The count is open to the public and everybody is welcome. You can vote for any 5 people over 18 years of age resident in the Kilgobbin Electoral area –  i.e.   between Killelton and Glenmore Bridge electoral boundary on the Annascaul side and Cappaclough electoral boundary on the Castlegregory side. Please ensure that the people you select will attend the council and take part in Council business.

ANNASCAUL GAA

SENIORS: Annascaul 0-6 John Mitchel’s 1-11

John Mitchel’s advanced to the second round of the Intermediate championship after a comprehensive win over Annascaul back in West Kerry. Annascaul, playing with the aid of a breeze in the first half, started brightly. Jason Hickson led the way, kicking three huge points in the opening fifteen minutes. The visitors held their composure to claw their way back into the game, with Alan O Donoghue and Niall Sheehy prominent. Despite missing a number of chances, Mitchel’s took the lead through points from Sheehy, Wayne Conway and Shaun Maloney. While they battled bravely in the first half, Annascaul failed to find a way past a tenacious Mitchel’s defence, with Brendan O Mahoney sweeping everything that came his way. With referee Peter Lyons’ whistle, Annascaul trailed at half time, 0-3 to 0-5. After the break, Mitchel’s took up where they left off and popped over two early points. But, the home team didn’t lie down. James Crean and Kenneth Quirke, who was the Annascaul’s best performer on the day, kicked two excellent efforts in the space of two minutes. However, from the next kickout, Mitchel’s long ball worked to good effect, putting the Annascaul rear-guard under pressure and resulting in the concession of a penalty. Wayne Conway slotted it, and it was effectively game over from that point on. Emmet Kennedy, Genie Farrell and Jason Hickson worked hard for the home side, but with a rampant Alan O Donoghue and Niall Sheehy, Mitchel’s sailed home.

We play Ardfert in the County league this coming weekend in Annascaul. Time to be confirmed.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CEREMONIES

Holy Thursday: Mass of The Lord’s Supper in Camp Church at 8pm, followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until 10.00 pm. Adoration at the Altar of Repose: Inch Church, 3-4pm. Adoration at the Altar of Repose: Annascaul Church, 7-8pm

Good Friday  : Stations of The Cross in Camp Church at 12.00 noon. Liturgy of The Passion in Inch Church at 3pm.

Stations of The Cross in Annascaul Church at 7.30pm

Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil in Camp Church at 7.00 pm. Easter Vigil in Annascaul Church at 8.30pm. Easter Sunday: Masses as follows: Annascaul Church at 10am; Inch Church at 10.45 am  Camp Church  at 12noon.

Happy Easter to all at home and overseas.

CONCERT

Concert at Old School, Camp on Saturday 6^th April at 8.00 p.m.  Proceeds to St. Marys Church, Camp renovation fund. Tickets now available at O Dwyers Retail centre and 086 4089504.

ANNASCAUL GAA

SENIORS: We kicked off our county league in great fashion over the weekend, recording a 2-9 to 1-11 win over Currow. Playing with the aid of a breeze, we took our time getting into the game, and scores were at a minimum in the opening quarter. Aidan and James Crean were excelling with the direct ball into our full forward line, with both getting on the score sheet. Currow refused to lie down however, and they kept in contact with scores of their own, despite the best efforts of Gareth O Donnell and David Clifford in the full back line. Long, high ball was used to good effect soon after, as Aidan Crean used his strength well to score two excellent goals in the space of five minutes. Knowing the wind was a major asset, we used it to good advantage to lead well at half time, 2-7 to 0-4. The second half was all Currow though, and they clawed their way back into the game and were only down a point with ten minutes remaining. Without a score in the second half at that stage, we were under extreme pressure, added to by Emmet Kennedy’s second yellow card. Still, we increased our work rate to compensate for the sending off and held out for a one point win. Best for us were Jason Hickson, Aidan and James Crean, and Shane Foley. TEAM: Tommy Pierce, David Clifford, Gareth O Donnell, James Scanlon, Colm Barry, Kenneth Quirke, Eamonn Hickson (0-2), Emmet Kennedy, Jason Hickson (0-1), Shane Foley, Michael Driscoll, James Crean (0-2), Aidan Crean, (2-4), Genie Farrell. SUBS USED: Keith Moynihan, Declan Lindsey.

We are playing John Mitchels on Saturday in the Intermediate Championship in Annascaul. Time to be confirmed. All support is greatly welcomed.

OBITUARY

Sympathy is extended to John Chambers and family, on the death of John’s Brother Jimmy Chambers,  Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Rest In Peace.

The death of John Herlihy, Tansley Court, Tralee and London and native of Lougher, Annascaul occurred on Wednesday last. Removal took place from The Gleasure Funeral Home on Thursday to the Sacred Heart Church, Annascaul. Sympathy is extended to his sister Breda Brosnan and family, Lispole and all his relatives and friends. Sympathy is also extended to Wyles family Aughascala on the recent death of John Wyles in Englnad. Go nDéana Dia Trocaire ar a n-anamacha.

CAMP CHURCH CONCERT

A  concert in aid of St. Marys Church, Camp renovation fund will be held in The Old School, Camp on Saturday, April 6^th.  Be sure to book your ticket on time. Tickets available at O Dwyers Retail Centre and 086 4089504.

CASTLEGREGORY BRIC A BRAC SALE

A Bric-a-Brac sale in aid of Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Chloe Glennon and Chernobl Childrens Fund (Kerry area) will be held at The Clubrooms, Castlegregory on Sunday, 24^th March from 3.00 to 5.00 p.m. Books, magazines, CD’s DVD’s, alcohol, cakes and non perishable goods gratefully accepted. Items can be left at the Castlegregory Community Hall, West End on Saturday, 23^rd. March between 2.00 and 4.00 p.m.  Donations and further enquiries please to Susan Hogan, 087 2438030. Your support will be appreciated.

CHELTENHAM

The annual Junction Bar Cheltenham Champion tipster was won by Conor Slattery, runners up,  Bernadette Fitzgerald, Brigid O Connor and John and Susan Fitzpatrick.  A great few days as always for all the local punters who couldn’t make it to Cheltenham, but had as much fun at home !  Congratulations Conor !!

SHAVE OR DYE FUNDRAISER

E975 is the final figure raised in the recent Shave or Dye fundraiser in Ashes Bar.  Again well done to everybody who supported.  All proceeds to The Irish Cancer Association.

WEDDING

Congratulations to Jamie O Donnell, Knockglossmore, Camp and Liz Murphy, Blarney, Co. Cork who were married on Friday last at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Blarney, Co. Cork and held their wedding reception at The Castle Heights Hotel, Killarney.  All enjoyed a wonderful day. Wishing you both health, happiness and good fortune into the future!  Go n-eirí an t-ádh libh !

CAMP ICA

Activities as follows –  Thursday, March 14^th,  calling all knitters for our Arran stitch project.

March 21st more knitting as gaelige, March 28^th. All meetings held at 8pm in Old School, Camp

CAMP COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

Annual Easter Camp March 25th – 28^th 10 am – 3pm. Preschool age upwards,welcome.  We are also holding a Family Fun BINGO evening in the old school on March 24th at 3.30pm, should be fun for everyone!! €5 per book, spot & raffle prizes, all proceeds to Camp Childcare Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to demand for preschool places for 2013/14 we are almost fully booked. Demand is also very high for childcare in our Creche area, parents are advised to book places early to avoid disappointment. Information 06671 30338 or email campchildcare@eircom.net

SENIORS: We lost out to Lispole over the weekend in our final West Kerry league game on a scoreline of 1-20 to 2-9. We started well, with Jonathon Deane finding the net to give us an early lead. Winning the breaking ball in the middle, we led by four points at the quarter way mark. Unfortunately, Lispole upped their work rate, cutting the supply of ball to our main scorers, Aidan Crean and Jonathon Deane. Despite David Clifford and Ger Farrelly’s best defending, we were down at half time by six points. The second half provided little respite for us, as Lispole found the net within minutes to give us a mountain to climb. And again despit of Emmet and Genie’s efforts,  we never got close enough to threaten Lispole after that. Best for us were Kenneth Quirke, Emmet Kennedy, Genie Farrell and Jonathon Deane. TEAM: Conor Guilfoyle, Paddy O Shea, Eamonn Hickson, David Clifford, Colm Barry, Daniel O Connell, Ger Farrelly, Emmet Kennedy, James Scanlon, Kenneth Quirke, Genie Farrell, Shane Foley, Aidan Crean, Jonathon Deane, Declan Lindsey. Subs: John Bowler, Jaime Quirke, Shane Scanlon.

Bernadette Presents trophy to Conor Slattery who won the cheltenham tipster.  Also in photo Maeve, Ciara and Eoin Slattery and Tina Fitzgerald