KILCUMMIN FOUND a sum of money in the vicinity of the Recreational Hall. Contact John on 086-1579381.
I.C.A: The monthly meeting of the Guild will be held in the Rural Development Office on Wednesday 1st February at 8pm. A speaker from the Irish Heart Foundation will attend the meeting. All welcome.
FRIENDS OF KENYA invite you to a Traditional Biddy Ball in Kilcummin GAA Social Klub on Sat. 4th February at 9.30pm till late. Music by Neily O’Connor Band. Adm. free. Raffles & crack with optional fancy dress. Proceeds to Street Children in Luanda & Kisumu, Kenya.
LADYBIRD GUIDES are aged 5-7 years and enjoy a fun programme of activities based on the girl’s gradual awareness of herself, other people and her environment. Kilcummin Ladybirds are currently looking for new leaders. They meet weekly on Monday nights from 6-7pm and partake in other occasional activities throughout the year! No experience necessary and training will be provided. If you are interested in becoming involved please contact Geraldine on 087-2458384.
IRISH (CONVERSATION) CLASSES take place every Thursday in the Rural Development Office at 8.30pm.
KILCUMMIN YOUTH COUNCIL: Calling any young person 13 to 18 years old - a Youth Council is being set up in the area. This is a chance for you to contribute to your community and learn skills such as teamwork, communications etc. There will be a certificate for all participants. For further information please contact Catherine Coffey, Kilcummin Rural Development Office @ 6643357 or
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COMHALTAS MEETING: The next meeting of the Kilcummin Comhaltas Branch will take place on Thursday February 9th at 8pm in the Recreational Hall.
FIDDLE CLASSES with Brendan O’Sullivan continue every Thursday night. Contact 086-3612665.
ADULT & TEENAGE SET DANCING will continues in Kilcummin Recreational Hall every Tuesday night beginning at 8.15pm. For info. on the above classes contact John or Mary at 064-6633752 or 086-1579381.
BUTTON ACCORDION CLASSES: Limited number of places available. Contact Conor Moriarty on 087-9698063.
KILCUMMIN NO NAME CLUB meets every Friday from 7pm-8pm in the Rural Development Office.
KILCUMMIN COMMUNITY GAMES: A new season of Community Games events is underway for 2012 with training already started in a few disciplines. Any boys interested in taking part in U13 or U16 basketball (age at 31st July 2012) please contact Tim O’Regan on 087-2314090. Any girls interested in taking part in U13 or U16 basketball, or in coaching these groups please contact Marie O’Leary on 086-0537510. We are a small committee and would welcome support and assistance (both with different events and financial support) in an effort to provide a wide range of activity for the young people of the parish again in 2012. Please contact Ulick O’Sullivan, Chairman on 086-3550151 if you can help.
MASTERGEEHA F.C. LOTTO: There was no winner on Friday 20th January. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 7 and 21. Consolation prizes were €100 Daragh O’Sullivan, c/o Jimmy Devane; €60 Nora Fleming, Kilcummin Village; €30 Margaret Lenihan, Inchicullane, Kilcummin; €30 Pat Cronin, Glounacopple, Kilcummin; €30 Sarah Goff, 10 Oakdale, Park Road, Killarney. Next draw Friday 27th January. Jackpot €6900.
GAA: LADIES FOOTBALL: Kilcummin Ladies Football A.G.M. will be held on Thursday 26th January at 7.30pm in the Club. Everyone is welcome. Nominations for all positions and motions are to be with Secretary Colin Counihan no later than Sunday 22nd January.
SCÓR SINSEAR: Best of luck to all those who are competing in the competition on Friday 3rd February at 8pm in Fossa Community Centre.
SOCIAL: This Saturday night the 28th of January the Kilcummin GAA Club hold their Annual Social in the Klub. This will consist of a buffet meal at 7.30pm & 8.30pm followed by music by Uí Bhriain. Tickets at €20 are available from Tim at 086-3450976 or Neilus at 087-2028124 all the usual awards will be presented and the ladies and minor team medals.
FLAG DAY: The GAA Club Officers wish to express thanks to all collectors for their services in Killarney on Saturday also to the general public who gave support.
CLUB FORUM MEETING: The first meeting to discuss the clubs 5 year plan was a great success with over 60 interested people in attendance. There was good discussion from all tables which included a good cross section of age groups and ladies. The next stage in the process are meetings of the steering committees under 5 different headings and we ask that the time and effort of the volunteers will be supported by all our members and parishioners.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP: The 2012 subscription is now due and should be paid to Willie Fleming or Marie Devane, but any Club Official will assist.
DEVELOPMENT DRAW: The importance of the GAA development draw was explained in detail at the club forum meeting and general meeting and a good response is required. The club sellers will be calling over the coming weeks and with prizes of a car and holiday prizes of €3000 and €1000, it is attractive.
LOTTO: There was no winner of the Jackpot on Sunday 22nd January. The numbers drawn were 4, 11, 16 and 19. Consolation prizes were €100 (087)1246756; €60 Eoghan Moriarty, Dunrine; €60 Sheila O’Leary, Inch, Kilcummin; €30 Mgt. Lenihan, Inchicullane; €30 Sylvester Dwyer, Glounacopple. Next draw 4th February Jackpot €8750.
A.G.M: The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday evening with a good attendance. The Chairman and Secretary reported on an extremely busy 2011, which saw the Club celebrate their Centenary of 2010 with the President of the GAA attending the annual social and Micheál O Muircheartaigh launch the clubs 100 year history. There were numerous events organised outside of the football activities involving a huge input from the club organisers. He congratulated the ladies team on winning County & East Kerry titles, the Minors on winning the double in East Kerry League & Championship, Brendan Kealy on an excellent year with Kerry and our Minors who represented Kerry. He acknowledged the hard work being done at Scór level and congratulated the winners. The Chairman expressed thanks to all our players, supporters, sponsors in keeping the Kilcummin GAA Club flag flying proudly. The following officers were elected for 2012, Chairman Shane O’Callaghan, Vice Chairman Joe Collins, Secretary Ciara Scanlon, Ass. Secretary Denis O’Connor, Treasurers Tim Casey & Neilus McCarthy, P.R.O. Billy Doolan, Registrars Willie Fleming & Marie Devane, Scór Officer Aileen Moriarty, Children’s Officer Willie Fleming, County Committee Delegate Dermot Moynihan, East Kerry Committee Delegates John Lenihan & Christy O’Leary. Coaching Officer D.J. Fleming. Executive Committee Officers and Juvenile Chairman Pat O’Connor and Eoghan Moriarty, Marie Devane, Christy O’Leary, John Lenihan and Willie Fleming. Senior Team Mentors Tony Sugrue Manager, Donal Dwyer and Mark Moynihan Selectors. U21 Team Mentors, Seanie O’Leary Manager, Willie Maher & Eamonn O’Donoghue Selectors. Minor Team Mentors, Adrian McCarthy Manager, Alan Doolan, Muiris Healy and James Foley Selectors. The Junior Team Management Team to be finalised. Tributes were paid to Martina O’Riordan who stepped down after 2 years as Secretary but will continue to be involved in various activities. Also Tommy Brosnan stepped down from the player’s representative and Insurance Officer, a position yet to be filled. The Chairman concluded by saying that the support of members and the community was never more important and he was confident that the GAA Clubs contribution to the community was recognised despite the economic climate and we look forward to 2012 with confidence.