The old native American wanted a loan for $500. The banker pulled out the loan application, “What are you going to do with the money?”

“Take jewellery to city and sell it,” was the response.

“What have you got for collateral?”

“Don’t know collateral.”

“Well that’s something of value that would cover the cost of the loan. Have you got any vehicles?”

“Yes, 1949 Chevy pickup.”

The banker shook his head, “How about livestock?”

“Yes, I have a horse.”

“How old is it?”

“Don’t know. Has no teeth.”

Finally the banker decided to make the $500 loan.

Several weeks later the old man was back in the bank. He pulled out a roll of bills, “Here to pay.” he said. He then handed the banker the money to pay his loan off.

“What are you going to do with the rest of that money?”

“Put in tepee.”

“Why don’t you deposit it in my bank,” he asked.

“Don’t know deposit.”

“You put the money in our bank and we take care of it for you. When you want to use it you can withdraw it.”

The old Indian leaned across the desk.

“What you got for collateral?” he asked

DRAMA

The local drama group’s production of Philadelphia, Here I Come continues at the GAA Clubhouse on 26^th February and on 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th and 7^th March at 8pm each night.

PARADE:

The Abbeyfeale St Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Tuesday 17^th March, starting at the Convent at 4pm, proceeding past the reviewing stand in The Square and ending at The Grove..We hope that as many individual floats as possible will take part, and a prize will be awarded for the most original and best prepared float in the parade. We would ask companies intending to exhibit a number of similar trucks in the parade, to limit their participation to just one or two trucks per company. Participants are also reminded that they are responsible for the insurance of their own particular vehicles and will be required to sign an agreement to that effect before being permitted to join the parade. It is proposed to organize a shop window display to compliment the parade, and a prize will be awarded for the best and most creative window.

Check weekly papers for further details, or contact any of the following; Francis Foley (087-6391305) Liam Galvin (087-9850435 Michael O’Kelly (086-2223572) Sean Broderick (068-31213) Kathleen Collins (087-6253154) John O’Sullivan (068-31898) Raymond Fennelly (087-6444974)

KOSTAL

Kostal workers voted on Wednesday to accept the redundancy  package  offered by the company

GOLF;

The first Abbeyfeale Golfing Society outing of the 2009 season is to O’Mahonys Point, Killarney on Sat.28th February. Tee-times are from 10.00pm – 12.00 noon. Names to be submitted to any committee member by Wed.25th. Membership for the year is €30 and can be paid with your green fee on the morning of the outing. Players are asked to be at the clubhouse 30 mins prior to tee-time.
SOCCER;

Abbeyfeale Utd B defeated Breska Rovers 4-2 in the league cup. Abbeyfeale Ladies beat 5-2 in the league. Abbeyfeale Youths had a 4-0 win over Ferry Rangers..

GAA:

 Fr. Casey’s have been drawn with Drom/Broadford, Ballylanders, Monaleen, St. Senans and Hospital/Herberstown in the senior football championship. They will meet St. Patricks, Croom, Galbally, Galtee Gaels and Bruff in the intermediate championship.

RUGBY;

Abbeyfeale were beaten 16-10 away to Kanturk on Sunday.

U18 Munster Semi-Final : Abbeyfeale V Highfield. The Grove. 12.30 pm, Sunday 1^st March.
Munster Junior Plate; Abbeyfeale are away to Castleisland this coming Sunday March 1st. Kick Off : 2:30 p.m.

Ireland play England at Croke Park on this Saturday 28^th March at 5.30 pm.

France play Wales and Scotland play Italy