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Fossa Active Retired receive funds for fun!

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By Michelle Crean

Members of Fossa Active Retired are currently enjoying getting back into the bowling spirit after receiving funding for new activity mats.

 

After months of lockdown for many of the group's over 70s, members are once again coming together to enjoy a game of bowls although in more restricted numbers with a high level of safety measures in place.

Every Thursday and Friday from 3pm to 5.30pm, they enjoy the social interaction of a game on the two new mats which were part funded by the Community Support Fund from Kerry County Council.

Costing over €1,200 each, the group were delighted to receive €750 towards their new purchase.

"Fossa Active Retirement Association would like to acknowledge receipt of financial support from Kerry County Council under the Community Support Fund which is really appreciated as it is a great help towards the purchase of two new indoor bowling mats," Secretary of Fossa Active Retirement, Brendan Lynch, told the Killarney Advertiser.

He explained that the group are lucky that it has the space in Fossa hall to be able to play bowling in a safe manner.

"Normally we have three mats but we're limiting ourselves to two mats, eight people per mat. The hall is spacious so we can socially distance in a safe manner. We're very lucky as our COVID officer has done a great job."

And he added that people are delighted to be back to a bit of activity and they're following all the guidelines by distancing and hand sanitising.

"It's a nice gentle activity, it's fun. For most of us we enjoy the camaraderie."

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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