Killavullen
COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
The winner of The Haven Bar’s lotto bonus draw on Wednesday 13th was Tom Barry, Ballyfuff with the bonus number 38 and the winner of the Griffin’s bar draw on Saturday 16th was Lisa Thornhill with the bonus number 29. All proceeds of this lotto go towards the hall development loan and many thanks to all who support these draws and those organizing them.
PARISH SPORTS
The date for the annual sports have been fixed for Friday 19th June. So now is the time to get in training for this fun family evening. Races from pre-school to U14, school relays and the very popular family relay. More details next week.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The next coffee morning for the Active Retirement Group will be held on Wednesday 27th Mat from 10 to 11am. The next AOSTA jamboree will the on Thursday 28th May at 7pm in the Hazel Tree. Tickets are €10 each and must be pre bought. Contact Annette Barry before tomorrow Friday 15th May to book.
GAA LOTTO
The draw for the local GAA lotto took place in Magner’s Bar on Tuesday 12th last. The numbers drawn were 12, 17 and 20 and there was no jackpot winner. The lucky dip winners were €50 Mick Linehan, CTR (J Angland), €30 Barry Murphy (Ml Linehan) and €20 Nicholas O’Neill (J Angland). Next week’s draw will be held in Griffin’s Bar with a jackpot of €2,500. Tickets are only €2 and are available from club members and local bars and shops.
GAA NEWSLETTER
Killavullen GAA Club newsletter is now in circulation. If anyone would like a copy please email pro. killavullen.cork@gaa.ie
GAA FIXTURES
Avondhu Junior B Hurling Championship. Killavullen take on Rathpeacon in Watergrasshill on Sunday next 24th May at 11.30am. Please go along and support the boys in blue.
COPING WITH LOSS
A conference on coping with loss will be held Nano Nagle Centre, Killavullen, Mallow on Wednesday 20 May 2015, 10-1pm, €30 incl. lunch The aims of the conference are to provide coping skills for those who have experienced loss through, death of a loved one, suicide, separation or divorce, breakdown of a relationship, loss of family member due to emigration, loss of employment, home or finances or loss of good health.
Presenters will be Sr. Kathleen Maguire PBVM, CT, MA–Facilitator, Awareness Education Services, author, lecturer and researcher. Dr. Tony Byrne CSSP, Director, Awareness Education Services, author, lecturer and research. For Bookings telephone 022 26411
45 DRIVE
At the 45 drive in Killavullen last Sunday 1st and 2nd place was shared by Mary Hichey & Dan O’Brien and Dan & Margaret McSweeney. The best of the last 5 games was won by Elizabeth O’Gorman and Margaret O’Connor and the last game was won by Maureen O’Donovan and Joan Murphy. The raffle winners were Con O’Gorman, Denis Barrett and Mary Anthony Kenneally. Cards are held every Sunday night in Killavullen Community Centre at 8pm and they are also held locally on Tuesday nights in Ballyhooly at 8.30pm and Wednesday nights in Castletownroche at 8.30pm.
MONSTER 45 CARD DRIVE
A fundraising 45 drive in aid of the Mercy Youth Pilgrimage will be held on Friday 5th June at 8.30pm. It will take place in the Mercy Centre Mallow. Entry is €10 and tickets can be pre bought. Great cash prizes and lots of spot prizes also. There will be a huge raffle and a special prize on door tickets. To purchase a ticket contact Brid 086 1002949 or myself Marion on 085 2181887
1ST COMMUNION
Let’s hope the sun shines on Saturday as the boys and girls from Killavullen NS celebrate reviving their 1St Holy Communion. A lot of preparation has been put in by the teachers and pupils over the past while to ensure everyone involved is prepared for the next step in their journey through life. Have a lovely day.
LONG LOST FAMILY
If anyone can help John Coulter with any information on his quest to trace his family history please contact me. The following is what he knows so far -
I’m researching my family’s history and am looking for anyone that might know anything about my descendants; the Healy’s of Killavullen/Cloyne Parish. My great, great grandfather was a Cornelius Healy, a family coachman who married Ellen Ellard the daughter of the family he was working for.
The Ellards we don’t think lived in the parish, they could have come from Churchtown, they were known for breeding race horses and had strong links with Boston USA. Ellen was subsequently disowned by her father, who we think was called George. Cornelius and Ellen went on to have we think 4 children; Patrick (1863), Mary Ann (1865), Ellie (1871 my great grandmother) and the mysterious aunt Mags.
By 1892 Cornelius had passed away and Mary Ann and Ellie had left for London, England, we don’t know what happened to their mother Ellen. Patrick however seemed to stay in the Killavullen area, we think he married an Ellen Connell in 1883 and they went on to have a son John in 1886. Other names that pop up as witnesses/ sponsors are Elizabeth Healy (Cornelius’ sister/Mother?) Daniel Murphy, Mary Roche, Michael Burke or Bourke, and Michael and Hannah Neile.
Other than Mary Ann’s baptism at St Mary’s Buttevant, I’m not even sure which church these marriages and baptisms took place, although my great grandmother was a Catholic. If anyone can add anything to our family’s story it would be wonderful to hear from you. Regards–John Coulter
THURSDAY’S TIP
For a sparkling clean oven why not try this. Spray this solution over the racks and also inside the oven. Leave on for a few hours or overnight if possible. Wipe it out in the morning and you will see the results. It really cleans the racks and that baked on grease and food just flakes off.
One of the secrets is to leave the mixture on the surface for a while. It’s also to makes your shower shine! Into a spray bottle mix: 2 oz. Dishwashing liquid, 4 oz. Lemon Juice, 8 oz. White Vinegar and 10 oz. Water. Now make your house sparkle! *Please test it first before using on delicate surfaces. If your shower has a bad build-up of soap scum and crud it may take a time or two to get that shine.
YOUR NEWS
Items and tips for inclusion in the weekly notes can be emailed to killavullennews@gmail.com or phone 022 26758. are posted in the village shops and Callaghan’s Pub. Please, do your part and give a hand, especially in the mornings around 8:30 or 9.00a.m. It always seems to fall to the same few people. We would love to see your community spirit. Come on out and give a hand. Cigarette butts and dog fouling are a big problem, but general litter is a concern too. It would be great to be the winners this year!
GROTTO MASS
The annual Mass at the Grotto will take place on Friday, May 29th at 8.00 p.m.
SCHOOLS FINAL
Congratulations to Rockchapel N.S. boys who won the Duhallow Rural Schools 8-a-side football final on Wednesday 13th May. The panel was Calum Purchase, David O’Carroll, Brian O’Carroll, Noel Stack, Cormac Curtin, Pat Curtin, Ciaran Curtin, James Browne, John McAuliffe and Eoin McNulty. Well done lads.
MASS FOR EXAM STUDENTS
There is a Mass for exam students in Rockchapel Church on Wednesday May 27th at 8.00pm. Everybody welcome.
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION
There will be a Church gate collection this coming weekend for Chernobyl Childrens Project International at both Meelin and Rockchapel masses. Please support generously.
SCHOOL NOTES
NINE A SIDE FOOTBALL: On Wednesday 13th the boys from fourth, fifth and sixth classes travelled to Knocknagree to take part in the 9 aside Football Final against Dromagh, but unfortunately were beaten.The team members were as follows: Dylan Culhane (Captain), Cian Curtin (1-0), Jack Kelly (1-1), Jimmy McAuliffe (1-0), Jack Fitzpatrick (0-1), Bryan Jones, Darragh Shine, Joshua Browne, Daniel Dineen and Diarmuid Lehane.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: On Saturday May 9th May, the six children in second class received their First Holy Communion from Fr. Stritch. It was a touching and meaningful ceremony organised by their class teacher Ms. Moira O’Connor. The remainder of the school participated in the choir under the guidance of Ms. Doody. The six children who received the sacrament were: Sharon O’Sullivan, Maura Duane, Caoimhe Murphy, Paul Moynihan, Luke and Donnacha Lehane.
SCHOOL TOUR: On Thursday next May 21st the children from Junior Infants to sixth class will be going on their school tour to Active Kingdom, John Mitchell’s Sports Complex Tralee. They are really looking forward to an action packed day.
GAA CLUB NEWS
FIXTURES & RESULTS; Under 12 Hurling league v Millstreet at Meelin Saturday 23rd 12md. U8 hurling blitz in Meelin next Saturday at 9.45. RESULTS: U 12 Hurling league; St Marks 5.5, Newmarket 4.4. U14 football league; St Peters 5.26, Knocknagree 3.3. Our U10 hurlers played 3 very good games last Saturday in Millstreet, in the next round of the County Hurling blitzes. We played Clyda Rovers, Millstreet & Newmarket.
INTERMEDIATE HURLING: All roads will lead to Banteer on Saturday night, May 30th, when our lads take on Dripsey in Round 1 of this years Intermediate championship. Having played Dripsey several times since we appeared at Intermediate status, we are sure to have a royal battle. More info next week, be sure to be there.