Buttevant

HERITAGE

Buttevant heritage group is always active in tracing the archaeological historical and medieval locations and details with regard to Buttevant and the surrounding area. The local heritage group will hold its’ annual general meeting for the coming period 2016/2017 on Monday, October 17, in the Muintir na Tire Hall, Buttevant. The meeting is timed to commence at 7 p.m. and it is hoped that anyone interested in becoming a part of this group will attend this meeting.

ROADWORKS

Although the STREETSCAPE project has been completed on the Main Street of Buttevant there is still some on-going roadworks on the Mallow/Ballybeg side of the town. This re-surfacing as earmarked for some time and is due to be completed within themnextmweek or so. The town area is resplendent since the STREETSCAPE and footpath repairs and has drawn much praise from visitorsmany tourists to the town. The footpaths have become somewhat stained from dog droppings and leave staining but plans are afoot to have work carried out in the near future to rectify this problem.

SOCCER CLUB

Buttevant soccer club held their annual charity walk in aid of Marymount Hospice recently which was a tremendous success. The walk was held in the Killarney area and the occasion was enjoyed by all participants. There was great support both participating and financially and the sponsorship area will remain open for another number of weeks.

The club continues to hold its weekly local lottery draw the funds for which are utilised to help run the clubs’ facilities. The monetary prize jackpot has now reached €10,600 and will continue to rise till it is won. The jackpot van be won on the choice of four numbers which match the four lucky numbers drawn on draw night. The draw takes place locally on Thursday night at an appointed public venue and draw cards can be purchased at local retail outlets or from the clubhouse. Your support is always appreciated.

HARVEST MASS

The annual Harest Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s’ Chirch Buttevant as part of the weekly Saturday Vigil Mass on October 22, at 6.30 p.m. Donations of harvest food should be dropped to the church on Thursday, October 20. The junior pastoral council members will co-ordinat the display on Friday, October 21. All donations of relevant harvest items will be greatly received.

MISSION

The annual Mission Sunday Mass will be celebrate in Buttevant on Sunday, October 23, at 11.30 a.m. It is hoped to display names of missionaries and volunteers from the parish who work abroad as missionaries and volunteers in the church over the weekend. All relevant information should be given to local parish priest Fr Baker as soon as possible.

CELEBRATION

Buttevant Community Council is organising an occasion of celebration to mark the ‘opening’ of the main street following the STREETSCAPE completion. It is hoped to have an ‘open-air-fun’ celebration with lots of different type stalls demonstrations and fun for the younger folk with the emphasis on fun.

Although the STREETSCAPE was a long protracted process the end product is to be admired and appreciated. The contractors are to be congratulated for their work and endeavours and their co-operation when approached. The local community is also to be commended for their patience and tolerance throughout the period and we must all now take pride in our place of where we live.

VANDALISM

There have been many robberies break-ins and vandalism in the Buttevant area recently with property being damaged good stolen and general acts of vandalism happenings. Everybody should be concerned by these happeningsmany should report any strange vehicles persons or actions in the local area. Older people are extremely vulnerable to these intruders and we should all be alert to the needs and welfare of our senior citizens.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to those who have suffered a bereavement or personal loss recently.

WELL WISHES

Well wishes go to those who are Ill at home or in hospital at this time.

ALERT

Always be alert to suspicious persons vehicles or activity in your area and report all these to the Gardaí or relevant authorities.