Caherslee News
Christmas Edition  
                              www.cahersleenews.com—’Now Is Never Too Late For The Future’
                                     Vol. 1 No. 9                                                   December 2005

Caherslee News

would like to take this special opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas Season and a
New Year of prosperity and progress.
We wish to thank those of you who have sent your best wishes and your very positive reaction to the work
we have undertaken on your behalf.
Caherslee News would also like to thank those of you who have contributed articles and we appreciate your
time and effort.
We wish to thank those people and businesses that have supported us through their advertising. Without
their help this project would not be possible and we look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.
We ask all to support our advertisers as an appreciation for their efforts and goodwill.

A History of Christmas
25th December is the day Christmas is celebrated and marks the anniversary of the nativity of Christ
although this may not have been the actual date of Jesus's birth. The Roman festival of winter solstice was
celebrated on 25th December and the winter solstice was the turning point of the year.
Christmas, Xmas & Holly. Many ancient customs and beliefs about this time have been handed down. The
custom of giving presents and gifts to friends dates from Roman times. The lighting of the Yule log comes
from Lithuanian folklore, the decoration of houses and churches has pagan origins, mistletoe was the
sacred plant of the Druids, and the Christmas tree possibly comes from the time of St Boniface. Christmas
cards originate from 1846
The reason why Christmas came to be celebrated on December 25 remains uncertain, but most probably
the reason is that early Christians wished the date to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the
"birthday of the unconquered sun" (natalis solis invicti); this festival celebrated the winter solstice, when the
days again begin to lengthen and the sun begins to climb higher in the sky. The traditional customs
connected with Christmas have accordingly developed from several sources as a result of the coincidence
of the celebration of the birth of Christ with the pagan agricultural and solar observances at midwinter.
On the Roman New Year (January 1), houses were decorated with greenery and lights, and gifts were given
to children and the poor.
The first mention of December 25 as the birth date of Jesus occurred in A.D. 336 in an early Roman
calendar. The celebration of this day as Jesus' birth date was probably influenced by pagan (unchristian)
festivals held at that time. The ancient Romans held year-end celebrations to honor Saturn, their harvest
god; and Mithras, the god of light. Various peoples in northern Europe held festivals in mid-December to
celebrate the end of the harvest season.
As part of all these celebrations, the people prepared special foods, decorated their homes with greenery,
and joined in singing and gift giving. These customs gradually became part of the Christmas celebration. In
the late 300's, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. By 1100, Christmas had
become the most
important religious festival in Europe, and Saint Nicholas was a symbol of gift giving in many European
countries. During the 1400's and 1500's, many artists painted scenes of the Nativity, the birth of Jesus.

Study Skills 3
A Strategy for Reading Textbooks
SQRW is a four-step strategy for reading and taking notes from chapters in a textbook. Each letter stands
for one step in the strategy. Using SQRW will help you to understand what you read and to prepare a written
record of what you learned. The written record will be valuable when you have to participate in a class
discussion and again when you study for a test. Read to learn what to do for each step in SQRW.
Survey
Surveying brings to mind what you already know about the topic of a chapter and prepares you for learning
more. To survey a chapter, read the title, introduction, headings, and the summary or conclusion. Also,
examine all visuals such as pictures, tables, maps, and/or graphs and read the caption that goes with each.
By surveying a chapter, you will quickly learn what the chapter is about.
Question
You need to have questions in your mind as you read. Questions give you a purpose for reading and help
you stay focused on the reading assignment. Form questions by changing each chapter heading into a
question. Use the words who, what, when, where, why, or how to form questions. For example, for the
heading "Uses of Electricity" in a chapter about how science improves lives, you might form the question
"What a heading is stated as a question, use that question. When a heading contains more than one idea,
form a question for each idea. Do not form questions for the Introduction, Summary, or Conclusion.
Read
Read the information that follows each heading to find the answer to each question you formed. As you do
this, you may decide you need to change a question or turn it into several questions to be answered. Stay
focused and flexible so you can gather as much information as you need to answer each question.
Write.
Write each question and its answer in your notebook. Reread each of your written answers to be sure each
answer is legible and contains all the important information needed to answer the question.
As you practice using SQRW, you will find you learn more and have good study notes to use to prepare for
class participation and tests.
HINT: Once you complete the Survey step for the entire chapter, complete the Question, Read, and Write
steps for the first heading. Then complete the Question, Read, and Write steps for the second heading, and
so on for the remaining headings in the chapter.

Historical Tralee – Part 3
The town’s most elegant street, Denny Street, was completed in 1826 on the site of the Great Castle. Stones
from the Castle were used in the construction of the houses on both sides. At the end of this street is the
Ashe Memorial Hall, built in 1928 of local red sandstone and named after the patriot Thomas Ashe (1885-
1917). It houses the Administration Offices of Kerry County Council, the Tralee Tourist Office, Kerry, the
Kingdom Museum and the ‘Geraldine Experience’. Next to the Hall is the SIAMSA TIRE THEATRE (the
National Folk Theatre of Ireland). Among other events, the famous Irish Folk Pageant is regularly staged. “A
joyful evocation music, mine, song and dance of the traditional life of the Irish countryside.”)
Early in the 17th century the road network began to be built, linking the major towns in Italian Bianconi to
open up passenger coach routes to Tralee and other towns in Kerry. The railway network arrived in 1859.
The Tralee ship canal, linking Tralee and nearby Blennerville, was put in place in 1846. It is now being
restored.
Tralee is well served by sea and airport. Farranfore Airport is located 11 miles s/e of the town, half way
between Tralee and Killarney, and can link upwith Cork, Dublin, Shannon and cross-channel airports in the
U.K. Fenit, 7 miles west of the town, is the main seaport; it has also been used as a servicing base for oil
exploration off the west coast of
Ireland.
Tralee has been accepted as being Ireland’s newest tourism destination, with some of the finest and
unpolluted beaches available. One of these, Barrow, runs alongside the now world-famous Tralee Golf Club
– the first Arnold Palmer-designed golf course in Europe. There are unparalleled and breathtaking views of
mountains and sea to be enjoyed whilst golfing, motoring, cycling, hill walking, mountain climbing, deep sea
fishing, helicopter flights and pony trekking are all available locally. The town has developed a range of
quality all-weather visitor attractions unmatched anywhere in the country. The Aqua dome provides all types
of indoor water activity for families and individuals and is only a short walk from the town centre. There is
also an excellent Sports Complex. Other amenities include: a working windmill, steam train, greyhound
stadium (hares are mechanical) and a beautiful 75-acre town park. And Tralee has its own radio station:
“Radio Kerry.”
The world-famous “Rose of Tralee International Festival” is held annually, at the end of August, and attracts
many thousands of visitors from all over the world. ‘Roses’ selected by Irish centres world-wide are brought
together for a week of festivities and family entertainment, culminating in the selection of the “Rose of Tralee”
If you have any pieces of information or articles, you wish to share about the history of Tralee or of your
area we will gladly publish it.


Contact Us at
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Tel./Text:
087—76 152 76 or
email you comments to
editor@cahersleenews.com

If you have any issues, concerns or
information that you would wish to pass on to others in our area,
I will be available to meet with you in O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on the
1st Saturday of each month from
11am to 1pm
email: editor@cahersleenews.com
leonardodonnell@eircom.net

MOUNTHAWK
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
& BUSY BEES
NURSERY
14 THE GROVE ,
MOUNTHAWK ,
TRALEE
We would like to wish all our children , families and friends a very Merry Christmas & a Happy and
Peaceful New Year.

Thank you for your continued support!
We hope that Santa will be good to you all!
For all your nursery, Montessori pre-school , after-school and homework club and day-care
needs !
School-collection service now available.
For Bookings 2006:
Contact: Susan Quirke-Crowley
& Helena Wallace
066 — 71 213 97 or
086 — 815 37 57




History in December
1941: Japanese planes bomb Pearl Harbor
1941: Germany and Italy declare war on US
1944: Germany counter-attacks in Ardennes
1955: Black woman challenges race law- Rosa Parks
1956: Jubilation as allied troops leave Suez Canal
1958: Monkey (Gordo) lost after space flight
1962: Choking fog spreads across Britain
1964: Campbell speeds to double record— average speed of 276.33mph (444.71km/h) - Bluebird, Perth,
Western Australia.
1968: First astronauts orbit Moon—Apollo 8
1972: Survivors found 10 weeks after plane crash—Argentine Andes
1973: Sunningdale Agreement signed
1974: New speed limit to curb fuel use
1974: Compensation for Bloody Sunday victims
1977: Silent film legend Chaplin dies
1980: John Lennon shot dead
1984: Hundreds die in
Bhopal chemical accident
1984: Britain signs over Hong Kong to China
1988: Jumbo jet crashes onto Lockerbie
1989: US forces oust General Noriega - Panama
1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed—Ceausescu
1990: Tunnel links UK and Europe - Channel Tunnel
1991: Gorbachev resigns as Soviet Union breaks up
1993: Anglo-Irish pact paves way for peace
1995: Rogue trader jailed for six years - Nick Leeson
1995: Bosnia peace accord ends three-year war
1998: Six die as huge waves smash into yachts—Hobart Race, Sydney
2000: Freezing Britain grinds to a halt
2003: Saddam Hussein captured
2004: Thousands die in Asian tsunami

Holly Tree — Coillte
This year Coillte have been very pro-active in promoting the planting of holly trees.  During National Tree
Week last March we gave away 15,000 holly trees and the planting of "Holly" was one of the main themes of  
tree week. Organised by the Tree Council of Ireland
(www.treecouncil.ie) Coillte is one of the co-sponsors of National Tree Week.
We also gave over 1,000 free holly trees at the National  Ploughing
Championships in Cork in September.  We are currently giving away a free holly tree with every
Christmas tree purchased from Coillte. www.coillte.ie
Plant Your Own Holly Tree and Preserve The Wild Holly.
Walking Club for Ladies and Gents
Having met in O’Donnell’s Mounthawk on the 27th November 2005 it has been decided to invite you men folk
to join in this initiative also.  A proposal was put forward, for the more active walkers, that from time to time a
day trip to other locations might be organised. As previously stated the development of such a club for
walkers will enhance the sense of security, motivation and enjoyment. There will be a further meeting in
January 2006 to develop this worthwhile initiative further, probably towards the end of the month. Keep an
eye out for further developments.

Winter Motoring Tips
When winter comes upon us, there are some things we need to do to our vehicles to be sure they will get us
through with little or no problems. Here is a list of things you can do to prepare for the worst.
Changing your oil to a winter grade oil will insure your engine is properly protected and will help with those
cold morning starts. And, of course, replace the oil filter as well.
Anti-freeze should be replaced every two years, so if you didn't do it last year you need to do it this year.
Wipers blades are generally good for a year at most. Heat and hot weather take their toll on them and they
may be fine in the rain, but will fall apart in that first freeze.
Replace the fuel filter. A lot of fuel goes through the fuel filter every hour. They keep out dirt and separate a
small amount of water from the fuel. In the winter this water can freeze and block the flow of fuel to the point
where the engine doesn't get enough to run.
Replacing worn out spark plugs will not only save precious fuel , but will insure quick starts on cold mornings.
The fan drive belt is what keeps your battery charged, your engine cool, steering easy to turn etc.
It gets dark early in the winter so it's more important to make sure all the lights work and the fuses are good.
Carry a couple of spare brake light and turn signal bulbs in case of a burn out. The are quick and easy to
repair. It's not a bad idea to carry a couple of each size fuse as well. Your rear window defroster will keep the
back windows free of condensation and ice and allow you to see in back of you clearly. Keep an ice
scrapper with you to get the heavy ice off and the defroster will be able to work much more efficiently.
Your battery is the only thing between you and waiting in the
cold for a jump-start - winters will bring out the worst in them. If the battery in your vehicle is 4 or 5 years old,
it's due to be replaced.
Inspect your tyres. They have a nasty habit of wearing out without you realizing it. At the very least you
should have 2mm of a tread on the whole face of the tyre. If not, get them replaced.

Training—Exercise
The weather will be a factor in how your workouts turn out or whether you even exercise at all. The most
important thing about exercising in cold weather is staying warm. Yes, this must come as a complete surprise
to you. There are at least two simple ways to stay warm (besides not leaving your house):
1. Dress in layers
"The best way to prepare yourself for the weather is to wear it all in layers.
You can peel off layers as the weather (or yourself) warms up...It's best to keep your skin as dry as possible
in the cold, or you'll get clammy and miserably cold.
2. Avoid the wind.
Some tips are to "start your walk into the wind so you will finish with it at your back." Other things that will
make your outside journey better are selecting routes that are "sheltered from the wind where possible" and
"that are cleared of snow or ice or do not have standing puddles or mud slicks."
It's hard to leave your warm, snug bed, I know, but just think how good you'll feel! Not working for you? Okay,
if you absolutely refuse to leave the indoors, try Option 2.
Option 2: Workout at the Gym
If the weather gets nasty, why not workout at your local health club where it's warm, dry and full of the latest
in fitness equipment and pretty people? Many people hate moving their training indoors when it gets to be
too chilly for a morning run, but it doesn't have to
be mind-numbing. Take the treadmill, for example. You could hop on the belt, set the speed at 4.0 mph and
go for a 30-minute walk to nowhere.

During the Christmas holidays a short walk every day might not be a bad idea.
Clogherbrien Roundabout to Balloonagh Cross is only 1 mile.

Some Tide Times Over Christmas—Fenit / Banna
24th  H 10.47   L  17.15
25th  H 11.42   L  18.07
26th  H 12.37   L  18.57  
27th  H 13.29   L  19.46
28th  H 14.18   L  08.10  
29th  H 15.06   L  08.57
30th  H 15.53   L  09.46
1st Jan. 2006  H 16.47  L  10.35 (est.)

Population Statistics
These are the latest population
figures for the top 23 countries
according to the US Census Bureau
1 China -                    1,306,313,812
2  India -                    1,080,264,388
3 United States -           295,734,134
4 Indonesia -         241,973,879
5 Brazil -                 186,112,794
6 Pakistan -         162,419,946
7 Bangladesh -         144,319,628
8 Russia -                 143,420,309
9 Nigeria -         128,765,768
10 Japan -                 127,417,244
11 Mexico -         106,202,903
12 Philippines -           87,857,473
13 Vietnam -           83,535,576
14 Germany -           82,431,390
15 Egypt -                   77,505,756
16 Ethiopia -           73,053,286
17 Turkey -           69,660,559
18 Iran -                   68,017,860
19 Thailand -           64,185,502
20 Democratic Republic Congo -                       60,764,490
21 France -              60,656,178
22 U.K.  -                60,441,457
23 Italy -                  58,103,033

‘An Aging World 2001’—A Report on the Aging Populations throughout the world has revealed the
following information.
Every month, the world's population of persons age 65 and older grows by 800,000 individuals. Among
countries reporting high proportions of people 65 and older, Italy currently nudges out Sweden in housing
the world's oldest population, with 18 percent of Italian having celebrated their 65th birthday, according to
the report.  Japan had the highest average life expectancy at birth 81 years. In the mid 1990s, public
pensions absorbed 15 percent of the gross domestic product in Italy and Uruguay. There were more older
women than older men in the vast majority of the world's countries; notable exceptions were India, Iran and
Bangladesh.

Ireland’s Population
Year Total  Males   Females
1971  2,978,248  1,495,760  1,482,488
1981  3,443,405  1,729,354  1,714,051
1991  3,525,719  1,753,418  1,772,301
1996  3,626,087  1,800,232  1,825,855
2002  3,917,203  1,946,164  1,971,039
In 2002 the population of Ireland for those 65 years and over:  Total           Males           Females
436,001        189,155        246,846
Population in the Four Highest Age Groups and % of population in Ireland
 Age           Total            %
1.     25-44     1,180,259    = 30%
2.     0-14          827,428    = 21%
3.     45-54        480,447    = 12%
4.     65 yrs.+    436,001     = 11%

Anti-Social Behaviour
A public meeting on this subject was held on the 8th December in The Grand Hotel, Tralee. This meeting
was organised by Fine Gael Deputy Jimmy Deenihan. David Stanton TD spokesperson on Social & Family
Affairs & Equality outlined the Fine Gael policies and initiatives in this area. In brief, a number of issues and
concerns were highlighted, by those who attended the meeting, these include: many parents are not taking
responsibility for their children’s behaviour, many young adults are not being responsible for their own
actions, the levels of respect and decency among many people have declined dramatically, people
particularly the elderly are living in fear in some areas of the town, the Gardai are doing a very good job, but
are under pressure, through lack of resources. If you have a problem, in your area, because of anti-social
behaviour, do let us know and do report it to the Gardai immediately. We would welcome your comments and
thoughts on this issue.



Rachael
“Shall we begin?” said Dancer, pen poised. He was eager to record the minutes of today’s meeting. Santa
turned around in his mock leather swivel chair (his accountant’s idea of cost cutting in the North Pole). The
chair groaned under his enormous weight.
“My friends”, he began, “Welcome to our annual general meeting.” The raindeers tapped their hooves on
the table in response.
“This year for the first time in history there are going to be changes,” said Santa.
Rudolph shifted uneasily in his chair. He didn’t want changes. He wanted order, tradition, the cosiness of
sameness.
Santa cleared his throat.  
“ It has been brought to my attention that there are no females on the sleigh team.” He paused, feeling the
weight of testosterone fury.
“And in the current climate of advanced political correctness it is imperative to include at least one female.”
“ Sorry to interrupt, “ murmured Prancer,  “but won’t a female be too distracting for us?”
“Mmm, interesting point,” said Santa.  
“ She also won’t be as strong or as dextrous and everyone knows females are useless at directions.
“ Raindeers, raindeers we could come up with all sorts of reasons why a female can’t be with us but I am
under pressure to include one.
“ But Santa, females are only good at cooking, cleaning and looking after kids…..” His voice trailed off under
Santa’s disapproving gaze.
“ One of the team of course will have to step down and I will leave the decision to Rudolph. Good day gentle
deers. I will see you anon.”
Santa left the boardroom.
Rudolph seethed. One of the raindeers had to go but which one when he treasured them all equally? What
the hell was Santa thinking of? Rudolph blamed the feminists and their “ Let’s all be equal policies.” Deluded
not very attractive females who because they can’t get a male decide they have to act like them. Where
would they stop? They might want to change the nativity altogether, maybe replace Jesus with a little Josie.  
It didn’t bear worth thinking.
Each raindeer blinked nervously as they pulled a straw. Comet drew the short straw. His eyes brimmed with
tears. All his life he had trained for the Christmas global ride. All those hours spent in the gym to be wasted
in retirement.  He hung his head in disgust.
Rachael sashayed into the boardroom. Rudolph turned towards her. Ah Rachael, he thought to himself. She
was unlike some of the hormone crazed females he knew. Rachael invoked his inner maleness and made
him want to protect her, even care for her. If only all the others were happy with their femininity instead of
clamouring for power in his world.
He handed his cup to her. She looked at him in disgust. What had he done?
“Gentle deers I am here to join you for the Christmas global ride. And I have been thinking of a few little
interesting touches. How about us all having red noses? I have a friend who’s a great plastic surgeon. We
could all have a nose make over, make us a bit more colour co-ordinated don’t you think?
Rudolph groaned. Eight deers, one doe, nine red noses.  He would no longer be Rudolph the red noses
raindeer, no longer special, no longer the leader of the pack. He stared into the void, hovering on the
precipice of deer nutiness. He smiled at her, his gums receding, his teeth forced into prominence trying to
hide his lack of sentiment.

Best of The Bestest
By Jerry Daly

When we recall excellence and the crème de la crème
And experts filled tho the very brim
One of the greatest, way ahead of the rest
Was the Thriller Dribbler, the Bold George Best
A man of high intellect, not lacking a pluck
He gave to the game much more than he took
A Gorgeous ‘Red Devil’ not averse to romance
Spectators he often left in a trance
A new meaning he gave to the word magic
His loss to the game it truly was tragic
His breathtaking talent inspired many to poetry
His career all too brief was covered in glory

His mastery of the ball on one could dispute
A magnet it seemed to be to his boot
With courage enormous and pride he was driven
His astounding skill gave us visions of heaven
He could turn and twist like a freshly caught eel
His spellbinding art at times seemed unreal
T’was many the marker he made look like a dud
Ans some he left suffering from twisted blood!
Twist dummy hop, turn dummy, twist skip turn
Go left skip, go right dummy, hop twist return
Turn baffle twist confuse skip dummy confound
Skip go in turn go out dummy hop go round.

In 1968 new heights he attained
As Sir Matt’s precious Euro Cup was gained
Player of the Year in England and Europe too
He wowed and amazed with stupendous deeds new
With a football instinct that amounted to genius
How gloriously he delighted and thrilled us
All tests of supremacy he did pass
Different class, different class, different class
His brilliance inspired us and fulfilled our dreams
It aroused many gasps and loud delight screams
An artiste who attained a newly found Everest
Was the High King of Soccer, the Genius George Best

Kingdom Co-op Mart
We would like to thank the Committee and Management of Kingdom Co-op. Mart for closing the gate to the
mart after business hours. I sought this action by the Mart based on information passed onto me by
concerned residents in the area. This has now meant that residents in areas adjoining the mart will no
longer be inconvenienced by the noise generated by ‘boy-racers’ late at night and often early in the
mornings, particularly at weekends.




Know Where Your Children Are during the
Christmas Holidays.
Ensure that they are not causing
an annoyance to other residents

VIP
Taxi & Chauffeur Hire
T 4
087 – 972 1000

Barry Print
Rock St, Tralee
Tel. 066 – 71 21 600

Aidan Hennebery
Carpenter - Joiner
Cabinet  Maker
Clough, Doon, Tralee
087 - 233 1472

Tarrant’s ESSO
Service Station and Shop
Tel. 066 – 71 21 193
Christmas Greetings

Happy Christmas
from the
Ballymac  Bar
86 Boherbee, Tralee

Bar Food and Pool

Tel. 066 – 71 215 27

Christmas & New Year Greetings from
The Grand Hotel
Denny St., Tralee
Tralee Town Centre
Bar – Restaurant
Functions – Meetings

CHRISTMAS SEASON

Party Night – 9th Dec.
Incl. Music & 4 course meal etc.45euro
New Years Eve
Incl. Music & 5 course meal etc. 45euro
Women’s Christmas
Music and 4 course meal
35euro
Samuel’s Restaurant
Lunch Parties & Private Room & 4 course meal
45euro
Tel. 066 – 71 214 99
Fax. 066 – 71 22 877
info@grandhoteltralee.com



Building Blocks
Pre-School
Offering 2 sessions per day
Full Day Care also available

- Fully Insured
- IPPA Member
- Large extensive Curriculum Offered
- Experienced, Qualified, Friendly Staff
- Outdoor and Indoor Play Areas
- New Purpose Build Premises
Contact Lorraine on
086 - 86 233 47
Wishing all the kids in
The Caherslee Area







A Happy Christmas!


Golf Society

If you are still
interested in joining,
do let us know.
We’ll get back to
organising it early in 2006



Gala
Foodmarket
& Off License

Now Open
In Mounthawk

Happy Christmas to All











MOUNTHAWK TAXIS
T18
FOR ALL YOUR
CHRISTMAS
AND NEW YEAR
CELEBRATIONS!
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS.
DISTANCE NO OBJECT.
AIRPORT COLLECTION .
CATERS FOR I—8
PASSENGERS.
WHEELCHAIR
ACCESSIBLE
CONTACT ;
JOHN CROWLEY
085 -153 18 18
066—71 899 64


Talbots SPAR
Caherslee
Serving the Local Community
Great Deals for Christmas
See in Store for Details
We Wish You All a Very Happy Christmas and  New Year.
Thank You for Your Continued Support
Tel. 066 – 71 21 699

Maguires
Family Butchers
Caherslee
We Wish All Our
Customers a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and New Year
Thank You All for Your Support
Tel. 066 - 71 197 40










BOUNCY CASTLES, SLIDES & FUN from
IRISH MARQUEES LTD.
We have a wide range of fun inflatables for hire !
Plenty to choose from, you don’t need a reason to have a good time, so call us today the kids will love it.
Contact:
Colm O’Halloran
087- 641 330 1
or
066-711 79 17
www.irishmarquees.com


Don’t Over load Electrical Sockets
Unplug Appliances When Not In Use

If you have not had your chimney cleaned in the recent past, now might  be a good time.

Replace Batteries in Smoke Alarms.

Do Not Leave Naked Flames Unattended.

Holy Cross
Dominican Church
Christmas Schedule 2005

MASSES
Christmas Eve
8am & 1.05pm
Vigil Mass
of Christmas day 7.30pm
Procession to Crib and
Midnight Mass 11.50pm
Christmas Day Masses
8am, 9.30am, 11am and 12noon
St. Stephen’s Day
9am & 1.05pm

CONFESSIONS
Mon.—Thurs. 19th—22nd Dec.
After 8am & 7.30pm Masses
Friday 23rd Dec.
After 8am & 7.30pm Masses
11.30am—1pm & 4pm—5pm
Saturday 24th Dec.
After 8am & 7.30pm Masses
11am—1pm & 3.30pm—5.30pm
The Dominican community wishes You a Holy and Happy Christmas and a Peaceful and Grace-filled New
Year



Weather/Climatic Statistics
December
Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry

AVERAGES

Temperature (degrees Celsius) = 7.6
Rainfall by Month = 159.2mm
Wind (knots) = 12.6

No. of days with snow = 0.8
No. of days with hail = 3.6
No. of Days without sun = 13
No. of Hours of Sunshine = 1.17

www.meteireann.ie



CLEANERS
& HOUSE KEEPERS
(Polish Ladies)
Available for part-time work
in your house
Highly recommended, Honest & Hard Working
Contact:
086 - 20 22 21 7

Cartridge World  
85 Rock Street , Tralee   
Ink Cartridges filled at up 60% cheaper than a new
cartridge!
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