Rathmore Social Action Group
Fundraising for the Philippines
The Social Action Group organised a number of successful fundraising events recently with the goal of providing monies to Trocaire to help those affected by the Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. A total of €3,005 was raised. Events included a disco in Teach Iosagain, a cake sale and collection boxes in a variety of shops.
Christmas Concert
A Christmas Variety Concert will take place in Teach Iosagain on Saturday 21st December from 7.30-9.30pm. Entry €5 per person, light refreshments included.
Children’s Christmas Party Fundraiser
A Children’s Christmas Party will take place in Teach Iosagain on Saturday 14th December from 4-6pm. Activities will include a Giant Bouncy Slide,Christmas fun games, face painting and a special mystery guest! Cost is €5 per child, tea & coffee will be provided to parents. This event is being co-ordinated by members of the Social Action Group. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase Christmas presents for the elderly.
Teach Iosagain 064-7761000
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers who supported Teach Iosagain and it’s activities during 2013. Keep an eye on our Facebook page in the New Year for information of upcoming activities and events. Search “Teach Iosagain Rathmore” to find our page.

Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards
Kerry Hospice Christmas Kerry Hospice Christmas Cards are now available from Rathmore Credit Union, Rathmore Post Office, Reen's Pharmacy, Marie Ryan and Donal O Keeffe,

40th Sale of Work: The Annual  Sale of work was in aid of people with Intellectual Disabilities and took place on Sunday last 8th December in the Community Centre Rathmore.  It was great success.

Sympathies to family and friends of the late:

Eileen O’MAHONY (née McCarthy) Carrickmourne, Thomastown, Kilkenny & Formerly of Meentoguess East, Rathmore,
Margaret Carroll, Glencollins, Ballydesmond.
Donie Murphy Mallow.
Con Daly, Luton, London and Ballinahilla, Ballydesmond.
Denny Arthur Moynihan, Rusheenmore, Glenflesk, Killarney & formerly of Rathbeg, Rathmore,
Joan Fitzgerald née Brosnan, The Square, Tralee and formerly of Gowlawn, Gneeveguilla,
whose deaths occurred last week. May they all Rest in peace.

Rathmore Community Council Working Together as a Community.
Mr. Liam Flynn from Millstreet outlined a proposal which would very much enhance our village over the Christmasperiod. Unfortunately the proposal would involve significant expenditure in year one but not quite as costly in year two and subsequent years. Year one brackets would cost €50, trees are €15 and lights €22, putting up and taking down €40. Initial cost of €120. For those who already have brackets, trees and lights can be supplied for €70. He has agreed to leave prices as last year. While we feel that it is not easy for people to find money for everything in these times we feel that this is a project worth recommending but it is up to people themselves. If you are interested please contact any member of Rathmore Community Council or ring Liam on (087) 6380053 or (029) 70397.

BOOKING CHURCH CELEBRATIONSIN THE PARISH
Please note the following new number which is specifically for the booking of Masses, Baptisms & Weddings:086-4673126
Calls will be received between 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

CHRISTMAS MASSES:

The following is the full list of Christmas Masses within our Pastoral Area

Boherbue : Christmas Eve 7.30p.m. Christmas Day 11a.m. Kiskeam: Christmas Eve 9.00p.m. Christmas Day 10a.m. Derrinagree: Christmas Eve 6.30p.m.Christmas Day 9.30a.m.
Dromagh: Christmas Eve 8.30p.m. Christmas Day 11.00a.m.
Gneeveguilla: Christmas Eve 8.00p.m. Christmas Day 10.15am  
Rathmore: Christmas Eve 7.00p.m Christmas Day 11.30am Knocknagree: Christmas Eve 9.00pm Christmas Day 11am
Shrone: Christmas Day 9.00am
Ballydesmond: Christmas Eve 9p.m. Christmas Day 11.00am  
Cullen: Christmas Eve 8p.m. Christmas Day 10.15a.m.
Ballydaly: Christmas Day 9.00a.m.  
Millstreet: Christmas Eve 10.30p.m. Christmas Day 8.30a.m. &11.30am 
DIVINE MERCY CELEBRATION: Divine Mercy prayer First Friday December 6th in nuns’ chapel Rathmore
Church @ 8.30 p.m. Everybody most welcome
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS: We invite and encourage you both as families and individuals to avail of the
beautiful sacrament of Confessioduring these Advent days in preparation for Christmas Day.

The Annual St. Vincent De Paul Collection took place last weekend 7th & 8th December at all Churches. Thank you for your Support.

Rathmore / Gneeveguilla Community Games:

Draughts Training: Training for draughts continues every Monday evening from 7.00 - 8.00 pm in Holy Family National School for children U10,U12 & U14. Anyone wishing to help out with training please come along to any of the training sessions or contact  Cynthia 
(086) 0818606 or Aeneas (087)6577167.
Talent Competitions:  Anyone wishing to take part in either Solo Music (U13), U14 Group Music, Solo Dance & Group Dance  (U14 Modern or Disco), Solo Singing and Group Singing (U14), Solo Recitation (U12), please contact Cynthia (086) 0818606.


Don't miss Owenacree Angling club Christmas Hamper Draw  & Dance on Friday 20th December 2013 at Kilcummin GAA Club Hall & Bar, Music by Eddie Lee Band, All welcome, 


The Duhallow U20 Invitational Cup Launch takes place on Sunday 1st December at 6.00pm in the Rathmore & District Credit Union Building. Teams in this years competition are Muskerry, Duhallow, Clonakilty. Eastkerry, Rathmore/Kilcummin, St Kierans and Kenmare District,

The Rathmore GAA annual Christmas Golf Outing takes place on Sunday 29th December on the Mahony's point course in the Killarney Golf and Fishing Club starting at 10.30am. To book your place contact anyone of following. John D O' Keeffe  -  0872527545, Michael O'Sullivan- 0851471487. Kieran O' Keeffe- 087 -2702730, Dan O' Leary-0879299116.

Credit Union Duhallow Invitation Cup Draw 
Douglas V St Kieran's
Clonakilty v Kenmare District
Muskerry v East Kerry
Duhallow v Rathmore/ Killcummin
Games to be played on or before  15th Decamber,


If anyone has any information they would like to add to the notes, please email Michael O’Mahony (michaellomahony@eircom.net) or ring on 087-6676817before 6:00pm on Sunday.

Well done to Rathmore Girls on a good win at the weekend v St.Pauls

This was a great team effort by these young enthusiastic boys who competed against Tralee Imperials. Rathmore Ravens 46- 31 Tralee Imperials.

The Official Opening of Rathmore Community Playground took place yesterday 30th November 2013. There was a big turn-out and we were blessed with the weather on the day. 

The Proceedings began with a blessing by Fr. Pat O'Donnell P.P. This was followed by Contributions from Seamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, Mayor of Kerry, Maura Walsh, IRD Duhallow & Rathmore Community Council Chairman, Diarmuid McCarthy. The Cutting of the ribbon was performed jointly by Mayor of Kerry, Seamus Cosaí Fitzgerald & Maura Walsh, IRD Duhallow. The music was provided for the occasion by Piper Kathleen Houlihan, Holy Family National School Band, led by Henry Cronin & Sliabh Luachra Comhaltas Group Provided Traditional Irish Music in the Community Centre while refreshments were served after the opening. 
All of the children were then provided with stickers and a goodie bag as they proceeded to take full advantage of our New Community Playground & an opportunity was afforded to all the adults present to see our New Playground. Not surprisingly the feedback was very positive & all were suitably impressed by our New Facility. 

There was a large attendance of Public Representatives for The Occasion. Mayor of Kerry, Seamus Cosaí Fitzgerald, Michael Healy Rae TD, Tom Fleming TD, Senator Tom Sheahan, Councillors John Sheahan, Danny Healy Rae, Michael Gleeson, Brendan Cronin. Cormac Collins, Maura Walsh & Tríona Murphy, Tim Ryng, IRD Duhallow, Vincent Foley, Playground Officer, Kerry County Council, Mr. Frank Coffey Engineer for the Playground. Apoligies were sent from Senators Paul Coghlan, Mark Daly & Cllr John Joe Culloty.

From early morning Community Council Members & Their Helpers worked hard preparing for the occasion. A big clean-up was undertaken. A Stage & Bunting were erected & The Community Centre was prepared. While this was going on another group were busy catering, making sandwiches, home-baking, & preparing Teas and Coffees for the Adults. Yet another group prepared Goodie Bags for the Children. There was a Slideshow of The Night at The Dogs & The Development of The Playground on show in the Community Centre.

We would like to thank everyone for their voluntary effort on the day.  We would also like to thank the members of the media who attended on the day.

Pictures of the event are available on our Facebook Page or The Photo Gallery on our Website http://www.rathmorecc.com/photo-gallery.html 

Rathmore Community Council