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Sneem Community Notice Board Issue 154 16th July 2015 Fortnightly FREE

last week in Killarney. Under 14 teams from Ireland and the UK took part.

Harps in the final on Saturday 11th July.

Sunday 19th and Monday 20th July 2015 SNEEM COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 8.

1 Sneem Community Notice Board Issue th July 2015 Fortnightly FREE Comórtas Péile John Egan The 3rd Annual John Egan Comórtas Peíle took place last week in Killarney. Under 14 teams from Ireland and the UK took part. Congratulations to the Sneem/Templenoe team, pictured above, who beat Dulwich Harps in the final on Saturday 11th July. Pictured left is Dylan Sugrue, who captained the team to win the John Egan Shield. Picture by Jutta Raschke. Sneem Dramsoc Presents TARTUFFE By Morliére (in an adaptation by the cast) Sunday 19th and Monday 20th July 2015 SNEEM COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 8.45pm ADMISSION 10 Sneem Family Festival Wednesday 22nd July to Sunday 26th Volunteers Needed, even for an hour or two to help man an event Please contact Sneem

2 This is YOUR Notice Board! Deadline for the next newsletter - Monday 27th July 2015 Call the Resource Centre on or please leave a message), sneemcnb@gmail.com or use our post box outside the Resource Centre. Or leave a private message on our Facebook Page: Sneem Community Notice Board. Community News Birthday Wishes Michelle O Brien and Nicole Murphy on the 18th; Adrian Cahalane and Ian Burke on the 21st; Colm Van Assen (13) on the 22nd; Carmel Murphy on the 24th; David O Sullivan and Bart Schots on the 27th; Sophie Looney and Megan O Brien on the 28th, Ciara De Jong (7) and Kealan O Sullivan (3) on the 29th. Special Birthday Wishes Eoghan O Sullivan will be 21 on 27th. Mass in the Graveyards There will be Mass in Sneem Graveyard on Tuesday 21st July at 7.30pm and in Tahilla on Wednesday 5th August at 7.30pm. Coomanassig Day Care Centre There will be Mass in the Day Care Centre on Tuesday 11th August at 11am and Tuesday 8th September at 11am. All Parishioners are welcome. Job Vacancy Sneem Resource Centre Assistant (CE Scheme) Start date 31st August Successf ul applicant will operate computers f or Internet service, operate photocopier and fax service and prepare office rooms for meetings. Help with publication of bi-weekly newsletter. Cleaning of centre and other duties as required, such as meeting and greeting customers and dealing with inquiries, etc. This is a developmental opportunity, no experience is necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. Hours per week: Please send C.V. to Joe Murphy, Sneem Resource Centre, Sportsfield Road, Sneem by 24th July. Sneem Parish News Christmas Edition Please submit any news articles for inclusion into this year s Sneem Parish News. Births, marriages (including a picture), death notices along with obituary (f or inclusion in obituary section along with photo), graduations and significant birthdays. Closing date for receipt of these is the 15th September These can be sent to johnfclifford@hotmail.com and olearym7@gmail.com Irish Water Safety Swim Week in Castlecove Starts Monday 27th July to Friday 31st July. Registration at 10am on the Monday at White Strand Beach. Page 2

3 Community News Sneem Gardening Club Junior Members are holding a cake sale on Sunday 19th July, 12 noon in South Square. Please support. Money raised will go towards the Gardening Club outing. Church of the Transfiguration Are holding a Friendship Day on Monday 3rd August from 11am. Come and join us for a fun day! Proceeds to both churches in Sneem. Droichead na Daoine Summer Art Camp Tuesday August 4th to Friday August 7th 2015 at Coomanassig Day Care Centre 20 per child / 15 for second child (same family). Please contact Mary O'Callaghan at Droichead na Daoine FRC for further details Sneem Community Crèche Summer Camp Monday August 3rd to Friday 7th August. 9am to 1pm. 50 per child for the week. Please contact Deirdre on or sneemcreche@yahoo.com Sneem Rowing Club Are holding a Fundraising Table Quiz in Riney s Bar on Thursday 6th August at 9.30pm, tables of All welcome. Your support is greatly appreciated. School Jumpers St. Michael s National School Crest embroidery available f rom the Resource Centre, 5 per jumper, drop off the jumper at the Resource Centre with name, phone number and money. Sneem Men s Shed After weeks of refurbishing the Sneem Clinker Gig, the Men's Shed will be launching the Gig at Sneem Hotel Pier this Friday 17th July at 7.30pm. All Welcome. Sneem Post Office All AIB and Ulster Bank Customers can now avail of cash lodgements and withdrawals at Sneem Post Office using your AIB or Ulster Bank card. Post office hours are Monday to Friday 9am till 5.30pm, (no closing for lunch) and Sat 9am till 1pm. Any enquires call Sneem Rowing Club 100 Club Results April 100 Stuart Weppler, 50 Sheena O'Sullivan, 25 Marie and John Galvin. May 100 Patrick O'Neill, 50 Brid and Mike Murphy, 25 Leonard Burns. June 100 Sarah O'Sullivan, 50 Mick Murphy, 25 Sean and Cormac Walsh. Page 3

4 Page 4 Sneem Family Festival Sneem Family Festival is taking place from Wednesday 22nd to Sunday 26th July. This year is our biggest year of events and activities with over 60 events to suit all ages, young or old. This is YOUR festival, so please come and support it. Help is Required during the Festival. Could you spare an hour or so to help supervise an event, e.g. Crab Fishing, Lake Fishing, Sand Art, Sewing or Weaving Workshops, etc.? If you can help, please contact a Committee Member or call into the Events Office. Festival Photography Competition There will be a prize for the best festival photo. Please your photos to sneemfamilyfestival@gmail.com or download them in the Sneem Events Office. Winner will be announced in the next edition of the Sneem Community Notice Board and the winning photo will feature on the Sneem Family Festival website. Crab Fishing on Wednesday at 11am Meet at the Oysterbed Pier, children must wear lif e-jackets and have parental supervision. Start thinking about your costumes for the Children s Fancy Dress on Wednesday, the Nautical Walk on Friday and the Raft Race on Saturday. Sneem s Got Talent Variety Show Following on from last year s success Sneem s Got Talent will take place on the Festival Stage on Thursday evening from 7pm - 10pm. This is a talent show for children aged 5-12 years and teenagers from years. All are welcome to come along and display their talents, so get practicing your dancing, singing, playing, recitations, stand-up comedy, juggling and any other talents you may be hiding. Entry is FREE and there will be prizes for individuals and groups. Lake Fishing on Friday Meet at the Long Lake (Lough Fada) at Tahilla at 11am. Bring your own rods, lines, hooks, floats and bait. Adult supervision is required and life jackets should be worn. An adult can cast out the line but the child must reel in the fish. Auction for Alzheimer's This year Artists have painted Keepsake Boxes which will be auctioned on Saturday night 25th July by Senator Mark Daly. Money raised will be going to Rock Mount Day Centre, Kilgarvan. Céilí Dance One of our new events this year is the Céilí Dance which will take place on Saturday 25th July after the auction. Music by Neil O Donnell with Féar an Tí Cllr Dan McCarthy. So get your dancing shoes on!!

5 Sneem Family Festival Raft Race One of the highlights of this year s festival will be the raft race on Saturday afternoon. Time: 1pm- 2pm. 20 for a team of 4. Book your Raft in the day before in the Festival Office. Or call Make your own raft and race across the river from Sneem Rowing Club. Rules Construction... Rafts can be built before day and brought to the event or constructed on site with the gates opening at 10am to allow this (please allow enough time). Rafts to be taken away after the event. Rafts are to be paddled by a least 4 people on the raft, with enough buoyancy to allow this, paddles do not need to be homemade. No outboards or engines. Rafts should be safe for the people on them and the river, therefore sharp nails, edges or barrels with chemicals that have not been washed out, loose polystyrene pieces etc are to be not used please. Time Gates open at 10am, Safety briefing all teams are to be there please for this. Race Starts at 1pm. Rafts have to be on slipway by this time. Rafters All rafters have to be 16+, must be water competent, i.e can swim in whilst dressed and wearing a buoyancy aid. All rafters are asked to have: - CE marked buoyancy aids or life jackets.windproof tops. No Shell Suit bottoms. Race - The course will be given at the safety briefing Viewing - Best viewing from Sneem Pier. Only Rafters allowed in the Boat House Property. Pet Show The Pet Show takes place in the Festival Tent on Sunday 26th July. Registration is at 12 noon and judging at 12.30pm sharp. Categories are Best Young Pet under 1 year old, Friendliest Pet, Best Handled Pet by a child, Best Overall Pet. Entry fee is 3 per category. Garden & Home Produce Competition Gardeners, Flower Arrangers and Home Bakers are invited to participate in another event taking place on Sunday 26th July as part of the Village Fête. Categories are Junior (U12) and Senior. Categories this year include: Miniature Garden, Flower Arrangement, Home Grown Vegetable Display, Biggest Vegetable, Homemade Soda Bread, Scones, Queen Cakes, Apple Pies, Cakes, etc, Homemade Jam, Honey, Pickles and Chutney. Please bring your exhibits to the Festival Tent by 2pm, judging is at 2.30pm sharp. Entry fee is 3 for Adults, Children free. Proceeds to Sneem Gardeners. Page 5

6 Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare July 2015 Exhibition: 'Simple Descriptions' by Gerard Sexton Exhibition runs from July 2nd - 25th Admission Free - All Welcome Saturday 18 th - Drama: 'The Gallant John-Joe' Written by Tom MacIntyre performed by Tom Hickey One of the entertainment events of the year is coming to The Carnegie Arts Centre this summer. Internationally revered and nationally treasured, Tom Hickey is one of Ireland s most decorated actors, and the revival of his acclaimed role in Tom MacIntyre s The Gallant John Joe, will bring the collaborative work of these two theatrical giants to you. Tickets: 18 / 15 8pm Friday 24 th - Music: Kieran Goss - with Special Guest Annie Kinsella Long hailed as one of Ireland s leading songwriters and performer s, Kieran Goss s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran Goss really shines. Tickets: 20 Advance purchase / 22 on the door - 8pm Saturday 25 th July 2015 from 10:30am till 16:30pm Are you stressed? Unhappy? Anxious? Come for a day of Mindfulness with Liam Rafter who holds a diploma in the Therapeutic use of Mindfulness. Learn how to bring mindfulness into your everyday life and become happier, more creative and less anxious/stressed. Fee: 60 for the Full Day If you required any further information on the above events please contact us on Tel: or info@carnegieartskenmare.ie or Page 6 Donie Riney 7 -a-side Tournament The Donie Riney 7 a Side Senior Men's Football tournament is entering into its 2nd year and will take place on August 8th 2015 in Sneem. Last year, the tournament was a huge success raising all of which was donated to the Irish Cancer Society. This year, all the funds will be donated to The Marymount Hospice in Cork to help them continue their amazing work. This year we have teams coming from all over Kerry and Munster and it will be a fantastic day of football and fun! Its a great day out for the family - with loads to do for kids! There is no entrance fee - just whatever you can donate to the charity. The teams will be registering at 10am so games will kick off at 11am. For any further queries or if your club would like to take part please contact me at anneriney@gmail.com Hope to see ye all there. Anne Marie Riney

7 Blackwater News Trip to Kilkenny Blackwater Women s Group are planning a trip to Kilkenny in October for two nights, they are checking hotel deals at present and will be making reservations shortly. This trip is open to men and women, everyone interested to give their name to Mary in Blackwater Tavern and a deposit is to be paid when making the booking. Drama For Love or Money The Annual Blackwater Drama Production had six sell out nights over two weekends in May/June. SKY TV covered the event this year, it was shown on Sky 191, Irish TV, Kerry Matters and can be seen online any time if you missed it at Many thanks to all who supported the event including Arthur O'Connor, Blackwater and George Kelly, Beaufort for facilitating Big Bertha s guest appearance in the play. 700 raised in the raffle is being donated to a the Kerry Cancer Support Group/Kerry Cork Health Link Bus, in memory of Jerome O Leary who raised money for cancer research with Big Bertha for many years. The Cast of 'For Love or Money' by Blackwater Drama Group. Back Row; L-R; Josephine O'Neill, Eileen Reilly, Willie Reilly, Mairead Robinson, Therese Morley, Denis Sheehan, Jimmy O'Sullivan, Jerry O'Sullivan, Pat O'Sullivan, Mary O'Neill, Jerry O'Shea, Julie Creedon, Ed McCarthy. Front Row; L-R; Danny O'Sullivan, Joan Egan, Davy Breen, Louise Doyle, George O'Neill, Anne O'Sullivan & Mary O'Neill. Photo by Mary O'Leary Page 7

Sneem Rowing Club The first regatta of the season was held last Sunday, 12th July in Cromane.

Fitzgerald and his U12 Boys crew The next regatta is this Sunday 19th July in Caherciveen.

8 Sneem Rowing Club The first regatta of the season was held last Sunday, 12th July in Cromane. The club had 4 crews in the water and all won their races. We had U12 boys, U14 Boys, U16 Boys and Minor Girls. Well done to all crew and coxes. Pictured above left are the U18 Ladies crew Pictured above is Shane Christian and the U14 Boys crew Pictured left is Adrian Fitzgerald and his U12 Boys crew The next regatta is this Sunday 19th July in Caherciveen. Regattas 2015 Sunday 19th July Cahersiveen Sunday 26th July Ballinskelligs Sunday 2nd August Sneem Monday 3rd August Valentia Sunday 9th August Waterville County Championship Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August All Ireland in Waterville Saturday 29th August Over the Water Sunday 30th August Portmagee Page 8

D. O Shea s Bar North Square Sneem 064 6645515 Bar Food Daily from 12-9pm Beer Garden with River

departures from Sneem and Parknasilla Hotels Music every Saturday Night with Aidan and the

call Noel on 087 9474616 booksunfish@gmail.com www.sunfishexplorer.

9 D. O Shea s Bar North Square Sneem Bar Food Daily from 12-9pm Beer Garden with River View Selection of Craft Beers on Draft Adverts Sunfish Explorer Motorised Kayaking Tours Daily departures from Sneem and Parknasilla Hotels Music every Saturday Night with Aidan and the Astronauts Music other evenings Please ring for details or visit our facebook page To book, please call Noel on booksunfish@gmail.com Mathius Adams Antique Shop Caherdaniel The Wrestlers Bar Call: Now serving food all day Call Page 9

10 Crossword No. 6 by Setanta ACROSS 8 From south and west I chose something to eat (8) 9 Addicted like a snared fish (6) 10 Drapes could also be spread out when treated mercifully (6) 11 Take it easy before the shower just check it! (8) 12 Famous footballer born twice inside and weighs less than a stone! (6) 13 With a secret I would be quite tactful (8) 15 A female would shortly get rid of it (4) 17 Free from a housing agreement (7) 19 Items to which one shows dissension (7) 22 It s a dead giveaway (4) 24 Growing older about about having one opinion (8) 27 Such clothing will provoke a nondrinker to anger (6) 29 A half century forces change and all go outdoors (8) 30 Is this a finder in goal? (6) 31 Not a fulltime worker the Frenchman in the church (6) 32 Fish with oriental colour just hung around (8) DOWN 1 Small but enough to be a true specimen (6) 2 Crooked road can be very attractive (8) 3 It s stupid to take care of fewer (8) 4 It s a farce for the cleaning woman to get notice in English (7) 5 Here we have stages in various shapes (6) 6 Such movies are really dreadful (6) 7 Head of state loses his head. Now he just lives there! 14 Paid Oliver to conceal a revered person (4) 16 When will it be changed and cut down? (4) 18 Buried the unfledged by losing 500 and modifying the rest (8) 20 Born without having a dark dye (8) 21 Former metres are converted to drastic expedients (8) 23 A pig no blessed cover for being common (7) 25 Our landmass with zero puree? (6) 26 Foot part that is keeping time? (6) 28 Staggered whilst dancing? (6) Page 10

11 Crossword No. 6 by Setanta Solution to Crossword No. 5 R I P P E R D I S S E V E R E A N M P A A L E G E N D S P R A I N E D I E U U O G I I S T A T I O N E R H O S T S H N R T E H H E N T I R E E S T A T E D S E S A T A I M A S T E R M I N D E D F P S O I M L U R A L S R I F L E F I R E R R U A F N R N I N S C R I B E I N C I T E E O E L I N S S O N G S T E R U S A G E S Page 11

12 Blackwater Tavern Friday 17th - Uí Bhríain D. O Shea s Bar Saturday 18th - Aidan and the Astronauts Saturday 25th - Aidan and the Astonauts Riney s Bar Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night Blue Bull Sunday 19th - Scatz Sunday 26th - Scatz Murphy s Bar Sunday 19th July with Ger Shea. What s On Events Diary Wrestlers Bar Thursday 23rd - Karaoke Competition 9pm, 5 entry in aid of Suicide Awareness Sneem House Saturday 18th - Live Traditional Music Friday 24th - Race Night in aid of Sneem Santos Saturday 25th - Stone the Crows Sunday 26th - Live Traditional Music Sneem Hotel Music every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday night 22nd - 26th July - Sneem Family Festival 25th July - Bord na nóg Annual U10 & U12 Football Blitz 27th - 31st July - White Strand Swim Week 2nd August - Sneem Regatta 3rd August - Church of the Transfiguration Friendship Day 8th August - Donie Riney 7 a Side Tournament 14th,15th,16th August - All Ireland Coastal Rowing in Waterville 11th - 13th September - Friendship Walking Festival th March - Sneem Community Notice Board Easter Egg Hunt and Cake Sale 21st May JFK 50 Mile Walking Challenge Page 12 Nails by Róisín Gel nail enhancements - 30 With French tip - 33 Student - 25 Gel nail polish (shellac) - 15 French tip - 18 Student/children Nail Art also available Call for an appointment

13 Local Information Important Numbers Dr Malone- Surgery , Home Mon/Wed/Fri 2-5pm Tues/Thurs 10-1pm Sat by appt 12-1pm. Public Health Nurse South Doc Gardaí Pharmacy Local Taxis Kerry Experience Tours / Gerrit Noordkamp GoSneem Tours/ John V. O Sullivan Mass/Church Times Saturday 8pm.- Sneem Church Sunday 9.30am - Tahilla Church Sunday 11am - Sneem Church Church of Ireland North Square, Sneem - Sunday 9.30am St Michael s Church, Parish Office, Presbytery, North Square. Office hours are Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 4pm. Mobile Resource Centre Services Photocopying, Scanning, Faxes sent and received. Internet and Office services available. Meeting room. Nearly New, Book Shop, Drop in Centre and more. Coffee Craft and Chat - Every Tuesday 11am - 1pm. Credit Union - Every Thursday pm Bingo - Every Tuesday at 8.30pm. All Welcome. AIB Community Bank Every Wednesday from 10.30am - 11am in South Square. Bee Keepers Meeting First Wednesday of every month, 7.30pm in Coomanassig Day Centre Sneem Men s Shed Every Monday at 7pm in the Old Dance Hall Mobile Vet Every Thursday 4-5pm in South Square. Sneem Gardeners Every Sunday from 12 noon to 2pm in Garden of the Senses. Sneem Parent and Toddler Group Every Tuesday 10.30am - 12pm at Coomanassig Day Centre. Sneem Market Every Tuesday morning, South Square selling fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, jams, pickles and much more. Mobile Library Tuesday 28th July and 25th August pm Castlecove, pm Sneem School, North Square pm South Square Buses Services Sneem to Kenmare Monday and Tuesday at 11am returns at 2pm Wednesday at 9.30am returns at 1.15pm Friday at 9.30am returns at 2pm Leaves from outside Riney s Sneem to Caherdaniel/ Castlecove Monday to Friday leaves outside Riney s at 10am Sneem to Killarney Monday to Friday leaves outside Mace at 1.10pm. One Way only Sneem to Killarney Every Saturday leaves outside old P.O. at 11.30am returns 4.45pm Lo Call to book your seat. For any other routes or information contact Teddy on Delivery service also available. Tide Times High tides for the period 16th to 29th July. 16th: 05.25, th: 06.05, th: 06.41, th: 07.18, th: 07.50, st: 08.25, nd: 09.03, rd: 09.45, th: 10.32, th: th: th: th: th: 15.46

14 Local Adverts and Accommodation Offered: 15 ft Fibreglass Boat. 8 hp Yamaha engine which needs slight attention. Any reasonable offer. Contact Two pet goats, neutered males, great for clearing land Creda electric cooker 4 rings, grill and oven. 50. Zanussi 1100 washing machine 100. Contact Denise '99 Hiace, manky inside and out. Phone " Firebird Wrap Around Back Boiler. Phone Table and 6 chairs, in good condition, table extends to 5 feet. Contact: Maurice Walsh at Timber for Sale. Delivered, No wet Forestry stuff. Contact: or leave a message. Cot, steamer, baby carrier, bath chair, musical toys, buggy and car seat system. 200 the lot. Contact: Laptops for sale from 100 with 6 months warranty. Laptops and PCs repaired and maintained, extremely reasonable rates. Contact: for quote. Fire Wood for sale, cut it yourself on land. Contact: Wanted: Sewing machine in good condition, reasonable. Contact Penny at Indoor Guinea Pig Cage. Contact: Donation of a second hand wheelbarrow. Contact Sneem Gardeners Outdoor toys in good condition a playhouse, trikes/tractors etc. Also any unwanted books for 3-5year olds. Please contact Sneem Community Crèche on or sneemcreche@yahoo.com Offered: 3 bedroomed / 3 bathroom bright wheelchair friendly house to rent at Sneem Leisure village Contact: Gerry Wanted: Room required to use as small office for Technician. Must be dry, have power and be located in Sneem Village. Please call Kitchen Appliances for Sale Wash hand basin with stand and taps. 1 Double glazed windows, white PVC. 4 9 x 3 7. Internal Doors - 1 set Double doors with glass 6 7 x 28 1 Solid panel doors with locks, handles and hinges. 6 7 x 28. For all the above Kitchen items, contact Joe on Jeff Prior Electrician RECI REGISTERED House / Farm / Commercial CCTV, P.V. & LOW ENERGY Page 14

15 Community News SNEEM COMMUNITY CRECHE Safe and affordable childcare. Full / Part Time /Drop-in Service Please call Framing Sneem contact Tim Lea Golf & Walking Tours Taxi Service info@gosneem.ie John V. O Sullivan Tel: HAPPY DAYS Hand-painted signs Contact Roland Hunter (064) SNEEM PHARMACY South Square Opening Hours Mon - Sat 9am pm Sunday 11.45am - 1pm Bank Holidays 10.45am - 1pm Film Processing still available James M O Sullivan Solicitor South Square, Sneem All legal work undertaken Tel/Fax: Mob: james@jmos.ie Evening and weekend appointments available Page 15

16 SNEEM GAA LOTTO CURRENT JACKPOT 5, NEXT TWO DRAWS Sunday 19th July - Sneem House Sunday 26th July - Wrestlers Bar Tickets available throughout the Village in Pubs and Shops. Please support your local GAA Club Sneem GAA Lotto Results Sunday 5th July Numbers drawn: 2, 8, 16, 27. No Winner. 40 consolation prizes went to: Donald O Shea, Rossmore, Tahilla; John. J. O Sullivan, Derryleigh; Jerry Casey, New York/Drimnamore; Teresa O Donnell, Slievenashaska. Sunday 12th July Numbers drawn: 1, 4,18, 19. No Winner. 40 consolation prizes went to:- Gerritt Noordkamp, Inchinaleega; Ann Quinn, Blackwater; Ciara O Sullivan, Kenmare; Oísin, Ava and Caoimhe Galvin, Coad, Castlecove.

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Sneem Community Notice Board Issue 184 8th June 2017 Monthly FREE Sneem JFK 50 Mile Challenge Pictured above are participants and supporters at the 5am start of this year s JFK 50 Mile Challenge which