Ardfert Community Centre & Ardfert Recreation Centre ARC

🧘‍♀️ Summer Stretch: Your Evening Anchor ⚓️

Make the most of every Irish summer evening! Summer Stretch is your all-weather sanctuary at Ardfert Community Centre. 🇮🇪✨

☀️ If Sunny: Consider this "after-sun" for your soul. Stretch out muscles used for gardening, swimming, or hiking so you stay limber for the long evening ahead. 🌻

🌧️ If Rainy: Shake off the dampness. We’ll build a "fiery" internal warmth to lift your mood and defrost the body. 🔥

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✨ The Flow

A mindful, heat-building sequence followed by deep, restorative poses to ground your nervous system. 🧘‍♂️🌿

Level: All welcome! 🙌
Bring: Mat, water, and a cozy layer for Savasana. 🧊🧥

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📅 Details & Booking

Starting: 19th May – 23rd June 🗓️

Investment:

€15 per Class 💶
€50 / 4 classes 🎟️
€75 / Full course (6 weeks)💎

📞 Call Monica at 089 982 3760 to book the limited space for your mat! 🏃‍♀️💨

Come out and welcome our 3 runners home! 🏃‍♂️💚

After an incredible 400km journey in memory of Aidan.
Fozzy, Tom, and PJ are arriving in Ardfert this Wednesday. Let’s give them the homecoming they deserve!

📍 Ardfert
📅 Wednesday, May 13th
⏰ 7:00 PM (approx.)

All support goes to Brú Columbanus, Cork. See you there!

Ready to trade screen time for tool time? 🛠️✨

**The Irish School of DIY** is coming to Kerry this July! We’re hosting a massive 3-day hands-on workshop designed to give the next generation of builders, makers, and creators a head start in the world of trades.

From learning how to handle real power tools to building something they can actually take home, this camp is all about boosting confidence and learning practical life skills.

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🔨 CAMP DETAILS:

* 📅 **DATES:** 28th – 30th July
* 🕙 **TIME:** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* 📍 **LOCATION:** Ardfert Community Centre, Co. Kerry (V92 H0FE)
* 👦 **AGES:** 9–14 year olds

✨ WHAT’S IN STORE?

* Hands-on experience with **real tools**.
* Learn essential trade skills in a safe, fun environment.
* Build a project from scratch and take it home!
* Make new friends and build lasting confidence.

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⚠️ **SPACES ARE LIMITED!** Our camps fill up fast, so don't miss out on securing a spot for your aspiring tradesperson.

🔗 **BOOK NOW:** [www.theirishschoolofdiy.ie](http://www.theirishschoolofdiy.ie)

Dust off those cowboy boots—it’s time to hit the dance floor! 🤠✨

Mid Kerry Moves is bringing a brand-new series of Line Dance Classes to Lixnaw. Led by Carmel, these classes are the perfect way to get moving, have a laugh, and learn some great steps. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer, everyone is welcome to join the fun!
The Details:
Where: Ceolann Cultural Centre, Lixnaw.
When: Mondays, starting June 8th through July 6th.
Duration: 5-week course. Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm.
Ready to join? Don't wait—places are filling up!

📞 To book your spot, call Carmel at 087 643 7686.

Sun, scones, and smiles. ☀️ The Ardfert Community Centre senior citizens group enjoying a lovely morning tea together outdoors in the lovely weather.

⚠️ LOST & FOUND: Children’s Glasses

Did you or your child misplace a pair of prescription glasses at the ARC recently? We have found a pair and would love to reunite them with their owner as soon as possible.

Please get in touch with the team at the Ardfert Community Centre to verify and collect them.

🛠️ JOB OPPORTUNITY: Maintenance Worker in Ardfert Village!

Are you looking to gain new skills while supporting your local community? Abbeydorney Development Company is currently looking for a Maintenance Worker for the Ardfert Village area under the Community Employment (CE) Scheme.

✅ The Details:

Location: Ardfert, Co. Kerry

Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Training: Accredited training provided (No experience necessary!)

Role: Help with the upkeep and maintenance of our beautiful village.

This is a great "developmental opportunity" to build your CV and learn new trades in a supportive environment.

⚠️ Eligibility: To qualify for a CE scheme, you generally need to be 21+ and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for at least 1 year.

How to apply:
Take note of the Reference Number -2443073 and contact your local Intreo Centre to register your interest!

Full details here:

Job Details - JobsIreland.ie Details

✨ Find your calm in Ardfert. ✨

Is your week feeling a bit hectic? It’s time to hit the pause button. Join us for Rest & Reset, a gentle yoga class designed to help you breathe deeper, move mindfully, and let go of the day's stress. 🧘‍♀️☁️

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or have never stepped on a mat, this class is for you.

When: Tuesdays | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Ardfert Community Centre

Cost: €15 (Single Class) or €50 (4-Class Pass)

Spaces are limited to keep the environment cozy!
📲 To book your spot, call or text Monica at 089 982 3760.

🚨 GARDA SÍOCHÁNA – COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT 🚨
ARDFERT & SURROUNDING AREAS – COUNTY KERRY
Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected.
The local Gardaí are encouraging residents, businesses, and community groups in Ardfert and surrounding areas to join the Community Text Alert Scheme.
🔔 What is it?
A free alert system that sends text messages to subscribers about:
• Suspicious activity in your area
• Crime prevention advice
• Missing persons or urgent incidents
• Community safety updates
📱 Why join?
• Get real-time alerts directly to your phone
• Help protect your home and neighbourhood
• Be part of a stronger, safer community
👥 Who can join?
Everyone in the Ardfert area — residents, farmers, local businesses, and community members.
📝 How to sign up:
• Contact Community Alert Co-Ordinator: -086 331 7101
• Email name and number to [email protected]
• Sign-up forms are available in local businesses and through the local school
🤝 Working together for a safer community
If you see something suspicious, report it immediately:
📞 Emergency: 112 / 999

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GARDA SÍOCHÁNA KERRY
Keeping People Safe
Your vigilance makes a difference.

📅 AGM — Monday 20th April
🕖 7pm | Ardfert Community Centre

The Annual General Meeting of Ardfert Community Council CLG. All welcome — hope to see you there!