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1 CASTLEISLAND DISTRICT GET INVOLVED!! ACTIVITIES HAPPENING NEAR YOU!

2 Foreword The Castleisland Interagency Youth Forum is delighted to have worked in partnership with the Castleisland Community College Transition Year Computer Class 2014/15 to publish this very important and informative guide to recreational options in the greater Castleisland area. If Information is Power then this is a very powerful document. Research in 2014 revealed that both young people and adults felt that there was not enough activities in the area but crucially also that they were not aware of the range of activities and facilities available locally. The Forum wishes to sincerely thank the students who researched and compiled this excellent resource and to extend a special thanks also to their teacher Ms Elaine Murphy who supervised the project. Dolores Mc Elligott Chairperson of Castleisland Youth Interagency Forum

3 Ballymacelligott Football Ballymac GAA Club is on all year round in Ballymac GAA pitch. Football teams for boys and girls from under 6 to Seniors. Anyone interested can contact Fionnan Fitzgerald, secretary.ballymacelligott.kerry@gaa.ie Judo Judo is held in St. Brendan's hall Ballymacelligott every Tuesday. Anyone interested is advised to contact Danny Roche (087) Handball Ballymacelligott Handball Club was founded in There was a new handball alley built in Handball can be played all year around in Ballymac handball alley and training nights for juveniles/beginners can be attended on Monday nights from 8-9pm. For any more information contact Daniel.riordan4@mail.dcu.ie Walks Take a nice relaxing walk around the scenic walk trials through woods, over mountains and rivers for example Glenageenty Wood and Ballyseedy Wood. KDYS Youth Club The Ballymac Youth Club takes place every Friday night in the Ballymac Community Centre from 7:30pm - 09:00pm. Contact Hannah on

Brosna Comhaltas Branch Brosna is a small parish in the heart of the Sliabh Luachra area which is famous for its traditional Irish Music, song and dance.

4 Brosna Comhaltas Branch Brosna is a small parish in the heart of the Sliabh Luachra area which is famous for its traditional Irish Music, song and dance. Brosna Comhaltas was set up in October 2014 to keep this great tradition alive. Its aim is to provide opportunities for children and adults of the parish and surrounding areas to enjoy and participate in music, song and dance. For more information contact Siobhan Lenihan on (087) or lenihansiobhan@eircom.net GAA Club Gaelic football is on in Páirc na Féile. For more information contact Michael Murphy on secretary.brosna.kerry@gaa.ie KDYS Youth Club Youth Club Friday nights 8pm-10pm. The venue is the Community Centre in Brosna. Contact Ann on

5 Castleisland Castleisland Soccer Soccer training occurs weekly beginning at Under 8s to senior. Contact details-(087) Pitch and Putt Club The Pitch and Putt course is located in Tonbwee Castleisland. For more information on opening hours ring (066) or Coursing Greyhound coursing opens seasonal. To get involved check out Boxing Club Sliabh Luachra boxing club train every Monday Wednesday and Thursday at NEKD Building Crageen and also run adult classes on Monday nights. They have boxercise classes for Under 10. Boxercise classes every Wednesday and Friday nights. Contact details: Jennifer O Sullivan (066) or jensull7@hotmail.com North & East Kerry Development Youth Services NEKD provide youth services to young people from Castleisland and its surrounding areas catering for children between the ages of 5yrs to 18yrs. NEKD run various different youth projects providing informal education in a safe and friendly environment. Projects are developed to tackle issues recognised by the young people and

6 their families. Projects are led and delivered by NEKD Youth Workers and a team of volunteers. For further information or to enquire about weekly youth groups or up and coming projects please contact Jennifer on or jenniferosullivan@nekd.ie Golf The course has been built to the highest championship standard; the course has challenging holes taking advantage of the unique nature of the site. For more information contact (066) or office@castleislandgolfclub.com Gym and Track (An Riocht) The Riocht grounds are located at Crageens, Castleisland and have an international 400 Meter Tartan Athletics Track with in field Soccer Pitch and a State of the Art Gym with Spa Facilities. Athletics and various classes take place in Riocht. Classes include spin and tone, Pilates, morning fitness, etc.. For more information on how you can take part in any of these contact (066) or info@riocht.ie Badminton Badminton training for all ages takes place in the old Library and Castleisland Community Centre. Contact Brid Murphy on (087)

7 KDYS Youth Club The Castleisland Youth Club takes place every Friday night in the Castleisland Community Centre from 7:30-09:00. Contact Tara on KDYS Youth Centre KDYS Castleisland Youth centre is a safe, friendly, youth oriented space that is designed to be used by youth aged between 12-18yrs. At the heart of each youth centre are the KDYS volunteer led youth cafes. KDYS Youth Cafés are safe, drug and alcohol free spaces where young people can hang out, make new friends, watch movies, play games and talk to a trained volunteer or youth worker if they want to. The centre also has homework clubs, cooking, gamers group, sports group etc. depending on needs of young people. To find out what s happening call (066) / (Tim) Basketball Long established St. Mary s basketball club caters for children from Under 10 to Under 18 with a Senior Club also. Basketball takes place in Castleisland Community Centre. For more information contact stmarysbball@hotmail.com Castleisland Desmonds GAA Club A vibrant and busy club that has been in existence since They have a large structure encompassing a Senior section, Coiste na nog and a Ladies section. Teams ranging in ages from Under 6 to Senior Level. Contact secretary.castleislanddesmonds.kerry@gaa.ie

Castleisland Rugby Club Caters for all ages; U6 s right up to Senior. Starting up U14 s female team in Sept 2015. Training during the week. Season takes place from Sept - April.

8 Castleisland Rugby Club Caters for all ages; U6 s right up to Senior. Starting up U14 s female team in Sept Training during the week. Season takes place from Sept - April. Address: The Crageens Castleisland. Contact Bill Horgan on Also on facebook and twitter. Speech and Drama For people who wish to improve their drama techniques and who have a love of English. Caters for all age groups up to U18 s. Learn about drama and poetry every Wednesday evening in St.Bridget s Hall (Convent) from Sept - April. Contact Maggie Prendiville on Tennis club Open to all ages. Season from May Sept. Located next to Pitch and Putt course. Coaching every Saturday by fully qualified coach. Contact John Hennessey

Cordal G.A.A Football For information on training and age groups contact Richard O Donoghue, Secretary @ (087) 2285653. Email: secretary.cordal.

9 Cordal G.A.A Football For information on training and age groups contact Richard O Donoghue, (087) secretary.cordal.kerry@gaa.ie KDYS Youth club The Cordal Youth Club takes place every Friday night in the Cordal Community Centre from 7:30-09:00pm. Contact Martina on

10 Currow Gymnastics Aerials Gymnastics Club is on in Currow Community Centre every Tuesday and Saturday. Anyone interested should contact (087) or KDYS Youth Club Currow Youth Club provides an outlet for young people of the parish and beyond to meet up on a Friday night for fun and games. If interested contact Moss on (086) Football Football for all ages beginning at under 8 s at Currow GAA Grounds. If interested contact Maggie O Sullivan, Secretary on (085) secretary.currow.kerry@gaa.ie Set Dancing Set Dancing available to all ages in Currow Community Centre once a week. For more information contact Mary O' Rourke Philpott on (087)

11 Basketball St Bridget s Basketball Club takes place weekly in Currow Community Centre catering for boys and girls from 1 st class to Under 16s. For more information contact Margaret Brosnan on (087) Cycling Club The Cycling Club meets weekly and is available to Under 12s to Under 16s. Anyone interested contact Barry Murphy on (087) / (087) or currowcc@gmail.com

12 Farranfore/ Firies Basketball Club St. Anne s Basketball Club is based in Farranfore. They cater for juvenile boys and girls teams from novice to Under 17s. For more information stannesbb@gmail.com Football Club This club is made up of Ballyhar, Farranfore and Firies. It was founded in 1962 and training takes place in Pairc Eamonn. For more information contact Brendan Spring, Secretary on (087) secretary.firies.kerry@gaa.ie or check out the website Judo Judo is a martial art sport which focuses mainly on throws and holds. It is on every Friday. For more information contact Danny Roche on (087) Farranfore Maine Valley Athletics Club Our Athletic Club caters for athletes of all ages. farranforemv@gmail.com

13 Knocknagoshel KDYS Youth club The Youth Club is on every Friday night in the Knocknagoshel Community Centre. It aims to provide young people in Knocknagoshel with an opportunity to mix with other youth clubs and to be involved with local and national activities to improve social ability and civic responsibility amongst teens. Contact Suzanne on Gym and Sauna The gym and sauna is a place where people can go to exercise and relax. It is open Monday to Friday and and Saturday Facilities include 4 treadmills, 3 bikes, 2 cross trainers, rower, wave machines and weights. For more information call (068) Football Football is a sport for people of all ages. It s on in the Knocknagoshel GAA field. For more information Contact Michael Murphy (secretary) on (086) secretary.knocknagoshel.kerry@gaa.ie

14 Shooting club The shooting range is ideally positioned to cater for all day pigeon shooting, archery, rifle and pistol shooting for the Munster province. It is next to the football field. You must be 16 or over to use the facilities. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-5, Wednesday The Pattern Sports and Arts Festival Takes place in Knocknagoshel every year on the 14 th of August. Programme to suit all ages. Table quiz and sports activities are scheduled. Spike Players The Spike Players which was set up in 2009 are a drama group on at various times throughout the year. For more information (087)

15 LYREACROMPANE Lyreacrompane Resource Centre Lyreacrompane Community Resource centre facilitates a range of activities for young people There is a Community Playground and Walking and Cycle Track, 2 tennis courts and its own Community Football Field and Basketball Court on the site of the Resource Centre Parent & Toddler Group meet every Wednesday Morning The Scouts take place every Tuesday at Lyreacrompane Resource Centre, 6pm to 7pm for Beavers and 7.15 to 8.15 for the Cubs Tennis coaching takes place on Friday evening and is coached by Tennis Ireland Coach John Hennessy. A Summer Camp takes place in July

16 Couch to 5K Training Programme takes place throughout the year For further information contact the Resource Centre or Lyreacrompane Community Development Football The Parish GAA team incorporating Lyreacrompane is Duagh GAA. Contact Mike Buckley, secretary.duagh.kerry@gaa.ie

17 Scartaglen Drama Sliabh Luachra Drama group takes place in Scartaglen. For more information call (087) Football Football for all ages beginning from Under 8s in Dromulton, Scartaglen. For more information contact Martin Hewitt, (087) secretary.scartaglen.kerry@gaa.ie KDYS Youth Club Youth Club takes place in Sliabh Luachra Community Centre. It is on 3 Fridays a month. For more information contact Sheila (087)

18 5 A Day For Positive Mental Health Your doctor recommends 5 a day for your physical health, but what about your mental health? Here at Jigsaw Kerry, we are embracing the 5 a day for your mental health, to encourage positive mental health and promote awareness around what helps our mental health. Like, share and try out some of our suggestions to connect, be active, be aware, get involved and give. We hope you enjoy 1. Connect Connecting is good for your wellbeing. Taking time to strengthen relationships with people close to us and to broaden relationships with our wider community is important. Sharing how we feel with others helps us to feel more understood. Connecting is not only important for emotional support but it also helps us to develop a sense of belonging, self-worth and reduces isolation. 2. Get Active Improved self-esteem is a key benefit of physical activity. When you exercise, the body releases feelgood hormones called endorphins. Regular exercise is proven to reduce stress, ward off anxiety and feelings of depression. It also boosts self-esteem and improves sleep.

19 3. Notice The benefits of being aware include increasing your knowledge and understanding of and improving selfawareness. So we encourage you to increase your awareness of positive mental health and let us know what you ve learned. 4. Get Involved Getting involved relates to connecting. Volunteering connects you to others, it provides experience and teaches valuable skills, it also increases self-confidence and combats depression. So we ask you to get involved in something new within your local community. Join a new sports team, society or volunteer in a local organisation. 5. Give Help out, carry out a good deed and donate time, money or clothes. There are numerous benefits to helping others, giving promotes positive psychological changes in the brain associated with happiness. It also brings a sense of belonging, reduces isolation and helps to keep things in perspective. An act of kindness creates positive emotions which help improve confidence, boost happiness and reduces stress. So why not give one of these Five a Day a try and possibly integrate them into your daily routine to get maximum benefits. Remember it takes 21 days to change a habit and 90 days to make it stick. Tog go Bóge and enjoy. Jigsaw Kerry kerry@jigsaw.ie /

20 Castleisland Family Resource Centre While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information, the Youth Forum do not accept liability for any errors or omissions

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