Ardfert Community Centre & Ardfert Recreation Centre ARC

🧺 Need a hand keeping on top of the laundry? We’ve got you covered! 🧺

Did you know that the Ardfert Community Centre Laundry Service is here to take the hassle out of your weekly wash? Whether you have a mountain of clothes, items that need a crisp iron, or delicate garments requiring special care, our local team is ready to help!

We offer a full range of services right here in the heart of Ardfert:

🔹 Wash & Dry – Let us handle the everyday loads.
🔹 Ironing – Perfect for shirts, bedding, and getting everything looking sharp.
🔹 Dry Cleaning – For your suits, dresses, and special-care garments.

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🕒 Opening Hours:

📅 Monday: 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM
📅 Tuesday: 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM
📅 Wednesday: 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM
📅 Thursday: 9.30 AM - 1.30 PM
📅 Friday: 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM

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📍 Drop In or Contact Us:

🏢 Location: Ardfert Community Centre, Ardfert, Co. Kerry (V92HOFE)
📞 Call us on: 066 7134066

Support your local community centre and tick one more thing off your to-do list this week!

✨ Tomorrow Evening! 🎨🧚

Just a quick reminder that our Pottery Painting Class is happening tomorrow, Thursday 9th July, at the Ardfert Community Hall!

If you haven't booked a spot yet for your little artist, there's still time to secure a place for them to paint their very own Pottery Fairy House and design a beautiful fairy.

🗓️ Quick Details for Tomorrow:

📍 Where: Ardfert Community Hall

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

💶 Cost: €20 per child (includes all materials and pottery pieces)

🎒 Ages: Perfect for Primary School Children

📞 Don't miss out—call or text 086 106 9831 right away to book!

🎨 Pottery Painting Class! 🧚✨

Looking for a fun, creative activity for the kids? Bring them along to paint their very own Pottery Fairy House and design their own beautiful fairy!

This workshop is perfectly tailored for Primary School Children.

🗓️ Event Details:

📍 Where: Ardfert Community Hall

📅 When: Thursday, 9th July

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

💶 Cost: €20 per child (This includes all materials and pottery pieces to take home!)

✨ Space is limited, so early booking is highly recommended!

📞 How to book:
Contact 086 106 9831 to secure a spot for your little artist today!

Better Balance, Better Bones! 🦴💪

Are you looking to increase your physical activity levels, improve your coordination, or boost your overall bone strength and flexibility? Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre for Older Persons is excited to announce our upcoming physical activity programme!

🗓️ Programme Details:

📍 Where: Ardfert Community Centre

📅 When: Starting Friday, 17th of July at 10:00 AM (running every Friday)

⏳ Duration: 8 weeks (Each session is 1 hour long)

👤 Who it’s for: Suitable for adults who walk independently and want to stay strong on their feet and fall-free for life.

👟 Expertly Led: Sessions are delivered by Exercise Facilitators who have been upskilled by HSE Physiotherapists.

⚠️ Pre-booking is essential as places are limited!

📞 How to book:
Call or Text Sinead on 085 2537742 to secure your spot today!

🦴 **Better Balance, Better Bones!** 🦴

Are you looking to boost your strength, improve your flexibility, and stay steady on your feet? **Baile Mhuire Day Care Centre for Older Persons** is thrilled to introduce the **Better Balance Better Bones** physical activity programme!

Check out all the details in the attached **Better Balance Poster.jpg** below:

✨ Why Join the Programme?

* **Improve Your Balance & Co-ordination:** Feel more confident while moving.
* **Boost Your Strength:** Increase your physical activity levels, muscle power, and bone strength.
* **Stay Flexible:** Improve your overall flexibility to help make everyday movements easier.
* **Stay Safe:** Designed to help you stay strong on your feet and remain falls-free for life!

📅 Program Details:

* **Duration:** An 8-week programme, with each session lasting 1 hour.
* **Expertly Led:** Sessions are delivered by Exercise Facilitators who have been upskilled by HSE Physiotherapists.
* **Suitability:** Perfect for adults who walk independently and want to maintain their long-term mobility.

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⚠️ **Important:** Pre-booking is essential as places are strictly limited!

📞 **How to Book:**
To secure your spot, call or text **Sinead at 085 2537742**.

*FREE*

Collection only Banna Area PM for details

WE’RE HIRING: Office & Account Administrator

Are you highly organized, great with numbers, and passionate about supporting your local community? Ardfert Community Council CLG is looking for a motivated Office and Account Administrator to join our team at the Ardfert Community Centre!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in a vibrant hub that supports everything from our childcare and senior daycare facilities to our sports and recreational center's.

The Details:
📅 Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm)
📍 Location: Ardfert Community Centre, Co. Kerry
💰 Salary: Dependent on qualifications & experience

What you’ll be doing:

Managing day-to-day office & reception operations.

Handling financial accounts, payroll (ROS), and systems like Xero & SportsKey.

Supporting our board, helping with grant applications, and managing our social media presence.

What we are looking for:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative role with accounts experience.

Strong IT skills (MS Office) and experience with accounting software.

Excellent communication skills and a passion for community development!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact right here in Ardfert, we would love to hear from you.

👇 View the full job spec and apply today on Indeed:
https://ie.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da094718893723a2

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🧘‍♀️ 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)