Construction work on the new Abbeyfeale Community College began last week.
The new college will see an amalgamation of the three existing secondary schools; St Ita’s College, St Joseph’s Secondary School and the Vocational School. It will cater for upwards of 850 pupils in an ultra modern, state of the art campus facility.
It will include 25 general classrooms, 2 lecture rooms, 4 science labs, a sports hall, a multimedia lab, music and drama room, IT labs, PE hall, playing pitch, library, tuck shop, dining area and numerous other teaching and ancillary facilities.
It is expected that work will be completed before the start of the 2011/2012 academic year.
The new school is located in a green field site at the rear of the convent.
Some people have expressed reservations at the building of such a large school in the centre of town, particularly with the many traffic problems being experienced along Main Street during rush hour. However county council officials have promised that all such problems will be addressed.
Changing times indeed in Abbeyfeale.

LIMERICK V KERRY
Limerick will meet Kerry in the Munster Senior Football final in Killarney on Sunday 4th July. Kerry had a one point win over Cork in the semi-final after extra time in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday. Paul Galvin is set to receive an 8 week ban and may miss the Munster final.
STREET STEPPIN’
Are you interested in having fun, meeting new people & getting more active. Walk, Jog, Run . It’s your choice. Women of All Ages (16+)! Women of All Abilities! Women from All Walks of Life! Meet at the Abbeyfeale Town Park every Monday evening at 7pm Further details from Karen O’Looney 061 496257 or
ABBEYFEALE ANGLERS
Secretary Dee Dennison has released the following report: “The fresh last week finally saw a few salmon brought to the table. The secretary finally got one he could keep, followed by the high scorer – Patsy Willis – who landed three. Jimmy Dollery and a companion each had two fish – all caught in Mattie’s. Paddy Clohessy landed one in Relihan’s and Mike Sheehy landed one in Mattie’s after releasing two others in a burst of unplanned generosity. There are tales of a few trout being landed also – Timmy and Sean are both mentioned in the winner’s enclosure. Water levels have dropped back again to very low, so we will probably have to wait for the next flood for a further bit of action.”
RACE NIGHT
A Race Night has been organised in aid of the national charity for cancer care. The Irish Cancer Society Race Night will be held at Jack O’Rourke’s Bar in Abbeyfeale on this Friday night June 18 at 9 p.m. sharp. There are over 90 entries for the 10 races which will be televised “live” on the night. There will also be a huge raffle on the night for signed and framed Munster and Limerick jerseys and V.I.P. tickets to see The Cranberries live in concert. It promises to be a great night so please come along and offer your support to this most worthy cause with cash prizes up for grabs. Punters will be able to place bets with in-house bookies or perhaps purchase a horse in the night’s finale ‘Auction Race‘. This race night is the first of a series of fundraising activities organised by Sheila Murphy , Seanie Naughton and Barney O’Rourke who are participating in the New York City Marathon in November on behalf of The Irish Cancer Society. There will be raffle too for various spot prizes and finger food will be available.
ADAPT
The annual church gate collection for Adapt in Abbeyfeale takes place next weekend June 19th and20th at all Masses. ADAPT is a charitable organization based in Rosbrien, Limerick and offers a range of services to women survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
RUGBY
There was no Jackpot winner in the weekly draw. Winning numbers were 4-10-13-21. This week’s Jackpot now increases to € 4, 950 Lucky Dip winners who win €25 each were Annmarie Crowley, C/o Pallas Foods, Bridget Flaherty Knocknasna, Tom Meehan, Kilmorna Listowel, Maurice McElligott C/o Pallas Foods and Hanah Horgan Abbeyfeale. Match 3’s next week wins or shares €150.
Anybody interested in competing in the summer tag rugby competition being run by the Rugby Club please contact Adrian O’Halloran on Tel 086-0645513 or Gerard Walsh on 086-1970283. Competition will commence on June 25
ABBEYFEALE RACES
A reminder that the annual Abbeyfeale Horse and Pony Races takes place in Relihan’s Inch, Kilcarra on Sunday 27th June.
PARISH OUTING
The annual parish outing to Fota and Cobh takes place on Tuesday, July 6th. It will depart from the Church at 8.45am after 8.15 Mass. . The coach fare is €15 per adult and €10 per child and tickets can be purchased from Dan Harnett, Spar, Killarney Road or Peg Murphy, Abbey Coaches
GAA:
Senior County League; Fr. Casey’s 1-15, St. Kieran’s 0-10. Fixture; Fr. Casey’s Vs Ballysteen – Saturday 19th June in Abbeyfeale at 7.45 pm
RESULTS FROM SATURDAY’S OUTING TO ADARE GOLF CLUB
1st GER FOLEY-45pts. 2nd CONOR LANE-38pts. 3rd JIMMY LANE-38pts.
LADIES MAG MOLONEY-34pts. 18+ HANDICAP JIM KELLY-34pts
FRONT 9 DOMHNALL DE BARRA-20pts
BACK 9 KIM MULLINS-20pts
FREE DRAW WINNER FOR KANTURK-PATSY PRENDIVILLE
NEXT OUTING TO KANTURK GOLF CLUB SAT. 10th JULY.