RATHKEALE NOTES 25th March 2009

RATHKEALE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

The next meeting of Rathkeale Council will be held on Tuesday 31st March at 8.15 p.m. in the sheltered housing complex, Court Villas, Rathkeale. Members of the public are requested to attend and if anyone has issues or questions then you are welcome to attend and air your views. This is the place to say what you have to say so use the opportunity wisely.

Rathkeale Community Council – Cards results

1st. Vinnie Wrenn, Joan Fitzgibbon, Brid Guerin, Peggy Lynch,

Table Prizes, Betty Kerins, Maire Wrenn, John Danaher, Pauline Kerins.

Raffle John O’Shea €40. Tom Hogan €20, €10 John O’Shea, €10 Betty Kerins, €10 A.N. Other.

O’SULLIVAN HITS THE TARGET

Congratulations to Ian O’Sullivan, Ballyillian, who returned from Nottingham, Derbyshire District championship U.K. on the 15th March. He shot 95 over 100 and won the under 21s championship, then came 3rd overall, with over 100 competitors in the field. Well done Ian.

MEMBERS OF LIMERICK COUNTY COUNCIL RATHKEALE AREA 1899-2009

1902. Michael Naughton, Piggott
1908. Michael Naughton, Robert Pigott
1911. Michael Naughton, John Fitzgibbon
1914. James McDonnell, John Fitzgibbon
1920. James McDonnell, John Fitzgibbon
1928. David J. Madden, Patrick O’ Shaughnessy

John Bowere, John Bennett, Patrick Fitzsimons, Michael Cahilll, John Hartney

1934. David J. Madden, Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Gilbert Hewsons, Patrick Frawley, timothy Scanlon, Michael Cahill, John Hartney,
1942. David J. Madden, Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Patrick Roche, Patrick Frawley, Joseph Bridgeman, James Ryan, John Hartney

1942-19445 David J. Madden, Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Patrick Langan, Patrick Fitzsimons, Michael O’Donnell,

1945-1950 David J. Madden, James C. Barrett, Patrick Langan, Patrick Fitzsimons, Michael O’Donnell,

1950-1955 David J. Madden T.D. James C. Barrett, John “Sean”Hartney (Senator) Denis Naughton, Thomas Reidy

155-1960 Same as 1950-1955

1960-1967 William Madden, James Barrett, Thomas Finn, Denis Naughton, Maurice Reidy,

1967-1974 William Madden, James C. Barrett, Maria Finn, Denis Jones T.D. Patrick Sheehy,

1979-1985 David J. Madden, Tommy Barrett, Sean Hayes, John Griffin, Patrick Sheehy

1985-1991 Dan |Neville, Maureen Barrett, Kevin Sheehan, John T. Griffin, Patrick Sheehy

1991-1999 Maureen Barrett, John Griffin, David Naughton, Dan Neville, Kevin Shehan,

1999-2004 Dan Neville, David Naughton, Kevin Sheehan, John griffin, John Cregan (Ballyhahill)

Tom Neville was co-opted onto the council October 2003 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dan Neville T.D.

2009. Tom Neville, david Naughton, Kevin Sheehan, John Sheehan, John Griffin,

Michael Mulchair was co-opted onto the council in June 2008 to fill the vacancy by the retirement of councillors John Griffin

Rathkeale has been reduced by 4 seats from 5.

JUNE 2009 LOCAL ELECTION CANDIDATES

John Sheehan, Joe Wallace, Kevin Sheehan, David Naughton, Michael Mulchair, John Daly, Seamus Hogan. We have had a Councillor in Rathkeale town for a hundred years, John Griffin serving for 30 years. John Daly and Seamus Hogan are our candidates for 2009 and we need a sitting Councillor in our town. The electorate know what they have to do to make sure we get a sitting Councillor living in Rathkeale.

RATHKEALE PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

Rathkeale Playground committee would like to thank all those who contributed to their Church Gate collection last weekend and the collectors.

WILMOT-O’CONNOR WEDDING

On Saturday 14th March last Marguerite Wilmot daughter of Michael and Carmel Wilmot of Kyletaun married Paul O’Connor son of Tom and Marian O’Connor, Lisbare, Shanagolden. The nuptial mass was celebrated by Canon Joe Dempsey, Fr. Willie Russell, and Fr. Denis Mullane. The chief bridesmaid was Nikita Wilmot, with Lauren Wilmot as bridesmaid, nieces of the bride. Best man was Dermot O’Connor; Kevin O’ Connor was groomsman, both brothers of the groom. Flower girls were, Isabelle Swan, and Roisin Jordan, Page boys were Rian Duggan and Luke Reid. The soloist was Bernadette Hayes and group. The reception was held in Rathkeale House Hotel. Dance music was provided by Keep in touch. The happy couple are honeymooning in Orlando and New York. Marguerite and Paul are wished health and happiness and a long life.

DOMINICAN BIBLE INSTITUTE CECIL ST. LIMERICK

April 2nd at 7.30 p.m. Pastoral workers in parishes in West Clare Maureen Kelly has involved in Pastoral Ministry in Ireland and overseas with Adapt Services for women and children who experience domestic abuse.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

The committee of the St. Patrick’s Day parade 2009 would like to thank all those who participated in the Parade, what fantastic from the community groups, sports groups and business again this year. The Parade is growing and had 85 participants his year and hopefully it will continue to grow in 2010. We would also like to thank the spectators from he community and surrounding communities for their brilliant support on the day. Thank to the Garda Siochana St. |John’s Ambulance and Fas for the help on the day and the lead up to the day. Also thanks to the judges and officials on the day for their support.

Prize Results

Art competition

Sponsored by Morris Clarke of the Blueberry Art Gallery in Patrickswell. The 1st prize winners will have there art displayed in the Blueberry Art Gallery. A professional Artist will evaluate the winner’s pictures and prizes will be awarded at the gallery over the coming weeks information will be given to the winner’s school.

Juniors Infants, Kate Curtin, St. Anne’s

Senior Infants, Robyn Martin No 2 School

1sr Class Nathan Teskey, St. Anne’s

2nd Class Jack Fahy Boys School

3rd Class Katie Shire, No 2 School

4th Class, Eadaoin Lyons, St. Anne’s

5th Class Robert Cronin, No 2 School

6th Class, Marguerita, Sweeney, St. Anne’s

PARADE PRIZES

All winners received a piece of Crystal and won a €100. Judged by Morris Clarke , Kay Mulchair, and Ciara O’Sullivan.

Best overall float, The Riverside

Best Walking float, Butterfly Club

Best sports, Rathkeale Community Games

Vintage Car/Tractor- No. 41 Reg 27XIU Jim Mulchair memorial prize presented by his grandson Josh, to Mark Dempsey with the Heineken Bike

Best Horse and Cart, Mikie Hegarty and son.

Patsy McMahon memorial prize for funniest float/costume, St. Catherine’s

CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE

Lastly I would like to thank the committee for their hard work over the year fundraising and the events over the weekend namely Alison |O’Riordan, Aoife Keily, Cathryn Smullen Secretary, Jason Dowling, Kathleen Mulchair, Katie Sheehy, Mo Foley, Miriam Cregan, Noreen Hogan, Seamus Hogan, Sharon Madigan, Tom Enright, Valerie O’Riordan, Vincent O’Grady, Yvonne Mulchair, (Treasurer) and to all the stewards on the day.