Brenda Hartnett – An Appreciation:
It all seemed so incongruous – the huge crowds with heavy hearts waiting to pay their respects and in the distance the twinkling Christmas lights.
The lights however, seemed to have lost their lustre and looked dimmer as the night went on.
The crowds, oblivious to the falling raindrops which were indistinguishable from tear stained cheeks, waited in line to pay their respects to a much loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece & aunt.
The turnout at the removal & funeral was one of the largest the town has ever seen – it was testament to Brenda’s life where she touched so many with her endearing smile, her cheerful personality & above all her ability to make one feel better for having met her.
The funeral cortège was witness to large groups lining the paths en route to the cemetery, heads bowed down to express their respect & deep gratitude for a life well lived but sadly so short.
Brenda will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Solas na bhflaitheas uirthi
Lotto:
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Why not purchase for a friend for the ideal Christmas present?!!
NÓTAÍ NA mBAN:
As the year draws to a close our notes this week are short and sweet…
Our U12s will have their awards night after Christmas. More details to follow!
Last Saturday was the final week for U14 trials so fingers crossed that we will have a few county players in 2024.
Congrats to Aoibheann McCarthy and Saoirse O’Connor MacCarthy who have been invited to join the U16 Kerry panel.
Well done to Kelly Fitzgerald and Aoibhín O’Connell MacCarthy who were selected for inclusion on the minor training panel. Best wishes to both as the final panel will be chosen before the end of December.
Our minors and seniors have a few medals to collect. They will have their awards night in the near future. More details to follow..
Many thanks to Emma Larkin for giving us a copy of her fab book “Izzy’s Magical Christmas Adventure” for our ladies club. This book would make a lovely Christmas present along with Emma’s other books. They can be ordered online
https://emmalarkinbooks.com/ or are available to buy in bookstores in Tralee also.
CONDOLENCES
Our condolences to the families and friends of Eileen Foley ( née Foley),Noreen Moran, Denis O’ Callaghan, Eamon Horan, Paul Hobbart, Maurice O’ Connor and Martha Quinlan ( née Fitzell).
May their souls rest in peace.
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