Clondrohid

MISSION SUNDAY COLLECTION

This annual collection will be taken up in Clondrohid Parish churches on this Sat/Sunday, October 15,/16. Please give as generously as you can.

CART NIGHT AT THE DOGS

CART Carriganima are having a night out at the Greyhound Track this Saturday night, October 15. Bus leaving Carriganima at 6.25 p.m. Contact 086 8736614 for more info.

TIDY TOWNS RESULTS

As mentioned already, Clondrohid increased their marks again this year up six points to 260 from last year. This year’s adjudicator hadn’t been to Clondrohid for a number of years and was very impressed with all the changes he saw. Some extracts from the report to follow.

‘Most buildings along the entire street have a look of prosperity and care. The church and its churchyard looked fresh and well kept, as did the school. Mid Cork Pallets though well outside the village was mentioned as being well presented for an industrial premises. Delightful floral tubs add interest and colour throughout the village. It was good to see many roadside beds stocked with shrubs and perennials.

‘The Community Field and its playing pitches were admired. The mature cypress trees are unusual and splendid. Trim hedges were noted throughout the graveyard looked well cared for with its wayside garden looking splendid. The village was looking remarkably free of disposable litter on the day.

‘There are many individual homes in the village and on its outskirts that are exceptionally well looked after. A really subtly painted house next to the church with traditionally rusticated edging was admired. Curra Glen is notable for its well kept green and mature as well as young trees, the houses where colour has been introduced on gables, dormers and boundary walls are by far the most attractive.

‘Use of vivid colours on the estate east of the village was admired. A house on the corner of the Millstreet road was admired for its splendid garden which gives directly onto the street and enhances the village scene enormously – plumbago, roses lupins etc.

Welcome signs with planting were admired. Coming from Ballyvourney the handsome bridge with its hanging floral baskets makes a very positive statement. The new pavement was favourably noted. The adjudicator’s concluding remarks were as follows.

‘It was a real pleasure coming to Clondrohid after a space of several years and seeing how the village has improved so well under the influence of this committee. Critical comments are offered in a spirit of further improvement to this charming and lively community. Best wishes for your future endeavours.’

The above was all the positives taken from the report, but be assured there were some negatives too but that is for another day. Well done to the Development Group, Johnny and Eugene, and all those who helped out faithfully during the year.

ROSARY AT GROTTO

This Saturday at 4 p.m. in Mallow and all over Ireland on this day and at this time there will be rosaries recited at various Marian grottos, to mark the month of the Rosary. Everyone welcome.

BISHOP McEGAN OPEN NIGHT

On Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m. Principal’s address at 8 p.m. All fifth and sixth class prospective pupils and their parents are welcome.

SINGERS CLUB

Now that the evenings are closing in, it is time again to renew old and new acquaintances at the Auld Triangle Macroom. Continuing on Sunday nights and running fortnightly from then on at 9 p.m. Next session this Sunday night, October 16. Singers, listeners, everyone welcome.

BOI ENTRERPRISE TOWN

The Bank Of Ireland Entrerprise Town Community And Business Expo will take place in the Sports Complex on this Friday, October 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family event, bring children, everyone welcome. Guest speaker Dr Ava Orsmond (Operation Transformation fame ).

FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB

Gardening Talk with Jean Perry from the Glebe Garden Baltimore on this Thursday, October 13, in Coolcower House at 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. Doors open at 7.15 p.m.

GORTA SELF HELP AFRICA

This collection will be taken place on Sat/Sunday, October 22/23 at all masses in Clondrohid outside the church.

CLONDROHID DEV GROUP

If you would like to have a night out with friends and neighbours have a chat, a bite to eat, a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy the session come along to Clondrohid Community Hall on Saturday night, November 5. at 8 p.m. All funds are for the maintenance and upkeep of village and surrounds. There will be a raffle with lots of prizes. If you would like to host a table or share hosting a table, whatever suits, please contact Maria 085 1069356 at Healy’s Shop, or Breda at 086 8831206.As always thank you for your support, a good night guaranteed. Ware, tablecloths, cutlery all available if required.

CLONDROHID GAA. Congratulations to the under-13s on winning the Mary Casey tournament in Macroom on Saturday. Having won all their games. Defeating Macroom on a scoreline of 1.03 to 0.05. Donoughmore 1.05 to 0.05 and finally Gneevguilla on 4.06 to 0.02. Well done to all involved. Well deserved. Well done to our U eight medal winners who took part in a blitz last Saturday in Clonakilty Thanks to all players for a great performance. Also thanks to the parents for getting them there.

LOTTO

Results for September 28; €70 – Seán O’Shea, six Millbrook; €20 – Charlie and Matthew Kelleher, Carriganarthane; €20 – Tom Creedon, Bawnmore; €20 – Sheila Buttimer, Coolcower; €20 – Norma Caulfield, Gloundave

Results for October 5 Next Week’s jackpot €1,600; €70 – Dick Dineen, Macroom; €20 – Dan, Eleanor and Patsy, Moulnahorna; €20 – Mary T Corcoran, Clondrohid; €20 – Paddy Lucey, Banteer; €20 – Helen Linehan, c/o Bingo