BOOLAVOGUE

‘BOG LANE’ PETITION

The group campaigning to have the ‘Bog Lane’ tarred from Tobar Geal to Ballytracey have been cleaning the remaining weeds and growth from the ruins of ‘Shorehole’ Jack Murphy’s house.

The house, which was occupied up to 50 years ago, was little changed from the original which existed in 1798. The roof had been blown off and replaced in the big storm of 1839 and the last resident, Tony Devereux, emigrated to England around 50 years ago.

The past 50 years have seen the cosy thatched cottage crumble to barely recognisable ruins. Weather permitting, they are hoping to make more progress over the next few weeks and make the ruins a feature on a lovely country ramble down the old Bog Lane.

If you have not signed their petition yet, please do so and contact your local county councillors to lobby them.

HARROW CYCLE GROUP

The fundraising page of the Harrow Cycle Group is still taking donations for their fundraiser in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Since 2001, they have raised over €150,000 for this great cause. You can make a donation by going to gofundme.com and searching for ‘Harrow Cycle’.

CHURCH ONLINE

By going to https://ipcamlive. com/boolavoguechurch at any time you can make a virtual visit to St Cormac’s church in Boolavogue. Mass is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30 a.m. and on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Vigil Mass on Saturday is at 8 p.m. and Sunday Mass is at 11 a.m.

GAA WALKING TRACK

The walking track in Monageer reopened last Tueaday, June 9 and is now open each weekday between 10 a.m. and midday. The first hour from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. is reserved for those who have been cocooning. All walkers are asked to walk in a clockwise direction and groups should not contain more than four people. Entry is throught the small gate and hand sanitizers are available there.