Clonroche/ Poulpeasty
BOOK LAUNCH
‘Castleboro, A Lost legacy’ by Damian Cullen will be launched on Thursday, December 15, at 8.30 p.m. in the Cloch Ban, Clonroche. This book gives a historical insight into the Castleboro estate from its foundation to its demise and from the arrival of the Carew family to their departure. Packed full of local history and photos, it will make great reading.
SPLIT-THE-POT
The winner of this week’s splitthe-pot was Andy Mahon, The pot was €374, Envelopes available in local business around the village, The draw will include an extra prize of a hamper over the next two weeks.
CAMOGIE CLUB AGM
Thank you to all who attended the camogie club AGM on Friday evening, November 25. All officers, managers and players were thanked for their hard work and commitment during a very successful year for the club. Committee Members and Managers for the 2017 season were elected as follows.
Chairperson – Michael Byrne; Vice Chairperson – Mark Codd; Secretary – Suzanne Keating; Assistant Secretary – Inez Dempsey; Treasurer – Mary Langton-Kehoe; Assistant Treasurer – Lelia Kavanagh; Development Co-ordinator – Jackie Wickham, County Board Reps – Michael Byrne, Aidan O’Brien, Dolores Flood; PRO Dolores Flood; under-8 Manager – Siobhán O’Leary; under-10 Manager – Brita Wilson; under-12 Manager – Marguerita Redmond; under-14 Manager – Keith Ogilvie; under-16 – Manager Mark Codd; under-18 Manager – Richard Higgins; Intermediate Manager – Ray Quigley. We wish everyone every success in 2017.
Well done to the boys and girls of St Aidan’s National School Clonroche who took part in the Sing Out Loud concert in the National Opera House. The concert was truly amazing. Huge thanks to the teachers who prepared them so well for this wonderful experience.
MONAHAN FIRE DAMAGE FUND
Gerdie, Sam and Jessica wish to express their gratitude to all who contributed to the fire damage fund, Your contributions were very much appreciated, Thanks to Seán and Annmarie Greene for facilitating with collecting the contributions. Thanks to the organising committee for theircommitment.
VINTAGE SOCIETY
The last run of the year by the Clonroche/Poulpeasty Vintage Club will be held as usual on St Stephen’s Day. It will commence at 12.30 from Clonroche to Aughyvouir. A large turnout is anticipated this year. The majority of the proceeds will go towards Clonroche Meals on Wheels. Further information available from Leo Tector at 087 2464479.
CLOUGHBAWN GAA
The Coiste na nÓg AGM was held on Friday, December 2. A vote of sympathy was extended to all families who had a loved one that passed away during the year. They wished Vice Chairman Ned Hogan a speedy recovery. The current managers reported to the meeting on the achievements made by each of their teams this season. The secretary, Treasurer and chairman also gave updates.
The present committee all stood for their positions and were ratified for a further year. The following managers were ratified for the 2017 season: under-8 Hurling – Barty Kennedy, under-8 Football – Jack Kavanagh, under-10 Hurling – Shane Ryan, under-10 Football – Barry Clare, under-12 Hurling – Martin Kehoe, under-14 Hurling – Brian Cooper, under-16 Hurling – Robert Kehoe, Minor Hurling - Séamus Flood.
On Monday, December 5, Cloughbawn GAA Coiste na nÓg were announced as the winners of the club of the Year 2016. Well done to all involved.
We are looking for more volunteers for 2017; anyone interested in getting involved can contact Secretary Michelle Murphy at 087 6826445.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
ANCCR Area Development currently have vacancies on their Community Employment Scheme. Support Worker in Raheen, General Operatives in Terrerath, Newbawn, Clonroche and Adamstown. You must be over 25 years of age and be in receipt of a social welfare payment for at least 12 months. Apply in the first instance to the supervisor at 087 4144313. DSP criteria applies.
RATHNURE PANTO
Rathnure Pantomime Society present their 21st Christmas Panto ‘The Reddest of them All’ on the following dates and times: December 18 at 5.30 p.m., December 29 at 6.30 p.m., December 14, 15, 16, 19, 28 and 30 at 7.45 p.m. Call 087 0687801 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and 087 6954112 (6 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.) daily.