Boherbue

MUSIC ROOM

This Thursday night will be a very special one for all music lovers when Maura Sheehan presents her varied programme in the Music Room at the Pearse Memorial Hall commencing at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome, especially newcomers to a wonderful evenings music for all to enjoy.

SEMINAR

An information seminar for parents of teenagers in relation to alcohol and substance abuse will be held at the Library at the Comprehensive School on Tuesday night next, February 7 at 7.30 p.m. Faciltator will be your worker Liam Doocey.

HANDBALL

At the Cork County Handball awards night on Saturday last at the Mallow GAA Complex, Kieran O’Connor, Laharn was presented with the much sought after Cork coach of the year award.

A worthy recipient, Kieran has played a major role in the success of the local club particularly at juvenile level where they have achieved county, Munster and all-Ireland titles. A host of players were also honoured on the night which was again a fitting tribute for the work being done by a small few at all levels in the club.

Best of luck this weekend to Carmel Kelleher, girls under-12 singles and Darragh Ducey, boys under-15 singles who contest the Munster 40x20 semi-finals this weekend. Also to Enda Aherne, who plays in the Munster Masters final shortly.

LOTTO

The numbers were 2, 4, 12 and 13. Lucky dip €50, Raphael Murphy, Islandbrack. €20 each Michael Casey, Laharn; Eileen Foley, Reanagoshel; Kay O’Connell, Dublin. Sellers prize Eileen Casey O’Connor.

45 DRIVE

First: Frank and Timmy Joe O’Sullivan, Paddy O’Leary and Theresa Cashman. Ladies: Ann O’Brien and Kathleen Guiney; Gertie Casey and Noreen O’Connell. Gents: Denis Healy and Mick Buckley. Mixed: Ted and Doreen Fitzpatrick, Ellen Murphy and Bill Hickey. Spots: Johnny O’Connell and Mick Aherne, Paddy Golden and Paudie O’Keeffe, Hugh Murphy and Patsy Breen.

CELEBRATIONS

The River Island Hotel in Castleisland was a centre of activity on Saturay night last when the Araglen Desmnds Bui Lady footballers put on the style for the annual social and prizegiving ceremony. Club secretary Sharon Breen acted as MC in an eloquent and professional manner.

Club players who have represented their county in different grades – Shauna Kelly, Aoife Clifford and Beatrice Casey were on hand for the presentations to the various teams from under-six to junior along with Dave Daloy from the Munster Council.

DUCK RACE

Results of the Duck Race which took place on Saturday afternoon last were as follows: First Donie Cronin, Kiskeam; second Daniel O’Halloran, do; third John Herlihy, Tureenavoscane; fourth Gerard Lenihan, Boherbue; fifth Ann O’Donovan, Aneenagh; sixth Cathal Ducey, Drominargle; seventh Saoirse Muphy, Kiskeam. The starters were Jerome Casey, Seán Kelly and Richard Dennehy. has great potential and may be a good starting point. The Farmer’s journal is featuring French partnership models in the coming weeks. Look at the video on farmersjournal.ie.

CEOL AN GHEIMHRIDH

Go n-éirí le baill Craobh Lachtaín Naofa de Comhaltas i gCraobh na Mumhan de Ceol an Gheimhridh i gColáiste Hazelwood, Drom Collathar, Co. Luiminí ar an Domhnach seo chugainn, 5ú Feabhra.

CARS AND COFFEE

Muskerry Vintage Society is having its second outing of 2017, when they will meet at the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway on this Sunday, February 5. Go dtéigh gach éinne slán.

SEISIÚN AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA

Beidh an chéad Seisiún Amhránaíochta eile ar an Domhnach, 12ú Feabhra san Auld Triangle, Maigh Chromtha timpeall a naoi. Fáilte is fiche roimh cách.

SYMPATHY

The unexpected death of Finbarr Corkery, Baile Uí Bhuaigh caused unmeasurable grief throughout Múscraí recently. A gifted man, the late Finbarr could tackle many tasks with equal competence. The unprecedented numbers, who came to Cill na Martra to say goodbye to Finbarr and sympathise with the Corkery family reflected the respect in which he was held. Interment took place in the local cemetery following Requiem Mass in a packed Séipéal Lachtaín Naofa. Symapthy is extended to wife, Ann – Marie, daughter Noelle, sons John and Con, mother Sheila, sisters Marie, Christine and Eileen, brothers Gerard and Ian and extended family. Go dtuga Dia luach a shaothar dó.

CIORCAL CAINTE

Beidh an chéad Ciorcal Cainte eile ar an gCéadaoin, 8ú Feabhra ag 11: 30rn sa Leabharlann, Maigh Chromtha. Déan nóta den athrú data. Cuirfidh Cristín fáilte is fiche roimh gach éinne.

LÁ LE BRÍDE

Thankfully, Lá le Bríde signals the end of winter and an improvement in drying, at least every second day as promised by Naomh Bríd. A piece of ribbon or fabric was hung outside on Tuesday night to be blessed by the saint herself. Known as Brat Bríde, it is kept for healing along with St Gobnait’s measure. Many St Brigid Crosses were made during the week in our schools, in the Library and in the Ionad Lae.

Her little crosses can be seen in byres here and there,

Reminding us, to put our trust in St Brigid of Kildare.

Míle comhghairdeas don fhoireann áitúil, a bhuaigh ar Baile Deasúna ar an Domhnach seo chaite sa chomórtas Corn Thomáis Uí Chríodáin. Beidh said ag imirt Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh sa Leath Chraobh ar an Satharn seo, 5ú Feabhra ag 2;30in i bPáirc Uí Chuana. Go n-éirí leo.

NUACHT LOTTO

Bhí €4,200 sa phota óir ar an Luan seo chaite i Mons, nuair a roghnaiodh uimhreacha 9, 20, 23 agus 28. Ní raibh said ag éinne. €100: Donncha O’Cróinín, Baile Gallda. €40: Máire Uí Laoire, Réidh na nDoirí. €50: Gearóid de hÍde, Gort an Éadan. €20: Gearóid agus Michelle Nic Shuibhne, Ceann Droma. €20: Ben Seartain, Cill Mac Iaróg. €20: Donal O’Seighinn, Baile Mhúirne.