Kiltealy-Ballindaggin

DANCING FOR CANCER

Raise money for cancer services through this community event in the Thatch, Kiltealy on Saturday night next May 4 by being ‘a dancer for cancer’. This is Today FM’s ‘Dare to Care’ national fundraiser for Irish Cancer Society. To donate to this worthy cause.

go to Mary Sinnott’s Facebook page. All support welcome.

THE LEPERS UNPLUGGED

Local trio of Liam Quigley, Michael Ivory and Kevin Cooney of ‘Leper Messiah’ will do a cabaret in Jordan’s Ballindaggin on Sunday next, May 5, at nine PM the group will perform well known and popular hits from 90’s to present, a night not to be missed so come along and enjoy the entertainment. No cover charge.

BLACKSTAIRS BURNING

The Blackstairs Farming Group are very concerned about the recent spate of burning that have occurred on the Blackstairs mountain. Their concern has been intensified by the recent high profile wildfires in Killarney National Park and last weekend in Donegal.

Such fires result in significant risk to local communities and their properties. Nationally important habitats for protected plants and animals are lost. Hill walking trails become black burnt pathways unfit for purpose and grazing land for hill sheep farmers is lost. The recovery of burnt uplands is a slow process taking many years to return. The fires on Blackstairs have not been as damaging as those in Kerry and Donegal due to the diligence of the hill farming community and local fire brigade.

It is not known what caused the recent fires on Blackstairs, however it is believed they were deliberately set. Martin Shannon chairperson of BFG said ‘that burning of the uplands can have serious implications for farmer incomes due to loss of grazing ground and direct payments and this year is an added and real treat to the viability of farming in the Blackstairs following a difficult winter and the treat from Brexit uncentainty’. Burning is one of the methods used by upland sheep farmers to prevent overgrown heather and scrub reduce the quality of habitat that provides the grazing for their livestock.

In 2017 the BFG signed an agreement not to burn their uplands, they have kept to this agreement and are working to keep their ties with the local fire service, National Parks, Wildlife Services and Coillte to ensure that all future burning is well planned and controlled. A farmer member of the BFG said ‘the people starting the recent deliberate and illegal fires on our mountain must be held liable and prosecuted’.

KILTEALY VILLAGE RENEWAL

There was a large attendance at the official opening of Kiltealy Village Renewal Scheme recently. Ballindaggin Pipe Band began proceedings by leading a parade from the village to the park where they marched around the perimeter of the park followed by excited children.

Due to the inclement weather the opening ceremony took place in the hall. Bishop Denis Brennan blessed the park and spoke warmly of the many improvements which have taken place in the village where he went to school.

Minister Paul Kehoe opened the park and spoke at length of the importance of village renewal. MC on the day Colm Blake welcomed everyone and detailed the huge amount of work which has gone into the many projects undertaken both recently and over the years including major extensions and improvements to the Community Hall, formation of the Duffry Social Club, The Blackstairs Playschool and more recently Out of School Club, The Gym, The park, The Tidy Towns, The Walking Trails and the latest amenity the Wood Hub. Other projects are in the pipeline.

He went on to congratulate the committee and volunteers on getting the projects completed and everyone who donated time and money and supported the fundraiser, all of which goes to make the village a better and more enjoyable place to live and be proud of. He thanked the public representatives and the clergy both past and present who gave their time and expertise to the many projects.

The park is a wonderful amenity with extensive play area, seating, planting and walkways etc. all wheelchair accessible. A Multi-Use Games Area will be completed in the park in the coming months.

LATE HUGHIE DOYLE

The death occurred peacefully at Ros Aoibhinn Nursing Home, Bunclody on April 13 of Hughie Doyle, St Colman’s Park, Ballindaggin. Deepest sympathy is extended to his daughters Margaret and Annette and to his brothers, sisters, son-in-law Paddy, grandchildren Declan, Brian, Emma and Ricky, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Hughie, who was pre-deceased by his wife Bridget had been in failing heal for some time. He was well known and very popular in the local community and will be fondly remembered for his outgoing and friendly personality which endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. There was a large attendance at his funeral Mass in Ballindaggin Church after which interment took place in adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.

LATE HANNAH FENLON

The death occurred on April 30 of Hannah Fenlon. Griffith Avenue, Kiltealy. Deepest sympathy is extended to her sons Joe, Petesey, James and Dom and to her daughters Bridget, Kate, Joan, Ellen, Mary, Bernadette and Annmarie. Also to her brothers Jim, Mickey, Peter, Frank and Willie and to her sisters Kathy, Nellie and Bridie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a large extended family.

She was pre-deceased by her daughter Betty and grandson Darren and brothers Paddy and John.

Hannah, who was in her 82nd year was wife of the late Séamus and was formerly Hannah Byrne, ‘Argoes’ Cloroguemore. Following her marriage she and her husband resided for a time at Corrageen, Rathnure before moving to her native Kiltealy where they raised a large family. Hannah was of an outgoing and very friendly personality, a woman of deep faith and a keen gardener and devoted mother and homemaker.

One of the largest congregations seen in the village for some time attended her funeral Mass in Kiltealy Church on Easter Monday followed by burial in Kiltealy Cemetery. May she rest in peace.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy is extended to members of the Byrne family on the death of their brother John Byrne, Knockmarshal, Enniscorthy, who died on Good Friday, April 19, and on the death of their sister Hannah Fenlon (née Byrne) who died on Easter Saturday April May 20 they rest in peace.

BALLINDAGGIN HALL

There was a meeting held recently in relation to the upgrading and renovations needed for Ballindaggin Hall. As most people know the roof needs to be replaced and disability access and toilets must be provided. The kitchen and hallway have been tiled. A member of the committee will be delivering a letter to all houses in the Ballindaggin area shortly to outline plans and fundraising.

SILVER CIRCLE

Winners on Saturday, April 20, were Seán and Bernie Walsh (Elizabeth Armstrong’s card); Clare Breen (James Quirke’s card);

Richard Ward (Shay Bowe’s card); Tony O’Brien (Lorcan O’Brien’s card); Maurice Tobin (Pat Brennan’s card).