Ballincollig
BALLINCOLLIG St Patrick’s Day attracted a large crowd to see the many floats. Many sports were represented. There was Irish traditional music on the main street before the parade by the reviewing stand presented by Ballincollig Comhaltas.
REPRESENTING BALLINCOLLIG
The very best of young boxers James McCarthy, Sean Brennan, Sean Kelleher, Dillon Bradley, Anthony O’Mahon and Jadon, who will take part in the county championships.
BELLE OF BALLINCOLLIG
Its that time of the year again, nominations for businesses to represent them in the most popular event of the year. This is the 36th year of the festival, a great achievement. For more information phone 087 9757216. Carody, Donal Murphy, Darragh Moynihan, Padraig Ahern. Congrats to all and well done.
TALK
On Wednesday night next, April 5, Dr Fergus Heffernan will give a presentation for parents and the general public on understanding the emotional wellbeing of teenagers, children and the family. Also building resilience in children and teenagers. Starts at 8pm. Admission is free and all welcome. For more details long to www.boherbuecs.com
LOTTO
The numbers draw were 9 11 19 24. Lucky dip €50 Frank Sheahan, South Mall, Cork. €20 each Mary Daly, Islandbrack; Eileen Ankettell, Gneeves; Michael O’Shea, Farranfore. Sellers prize Anthony Buckley.
FATIMA
The Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima takes place from may 10 to 17 led by Bishop Ray Browne. This is the centenary of the Fatima apparitions. There is limited availability. Contact Maureen Harty on 066 7131328 or Premier Travel on 001 4277700.
SCHOOL
Boherbue Comprehensive School Assessment test for incoming first year students for 2017-18 will take place in the Library at the school on Saturday, April 1 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Students should arrive before 9.15am that morning.
45 DRIVE
First: Margaret Angland and Maurice Walsh. Ladies: Nellie Mai Foley and Mary Golden; Gents Frank O’Sullivan and Timmy Joe O’Sullivan; Denis Hickey and Paddy Hartnett. Mixed: Breda Foley and Dave Murphy. week, April 9 with a 1.30pm start. This event helps to raise much needed funds for the Foundation to enable them to provide services for people with disabilities.It is also a fantastic day out and they would really appreciate if you could help. 1) Bringing items into your school which can be sold at the fair et, books, cakes, bottles of drink, toys, unwanted gifts, etc. These will be collected on Wednesday, April 5. 2) By attending the event, admission is adults €3, €1 students and children free. Its a fun day for everyone. Lots of refreshments etc, available so go along and enjoy it.
KISKEAM LOTTO
The numbers were 2 5 15 21. €50 Anne O’Connor, Knocknacurra. €20 Mary Cullinane, Kiskeam; Thade O’Mahony, Meenagloherane, Cullen; Donnacha Murphy, Kiskeam. Sellers prize Post Office.
CULLEN LOTTO
The numbers were 3 14 16 25. Lucky dip €50 Tim Keily, Ballydaly. €20 each Noreen Kelleher, Knocknagree; Claire Hickey, Carrigaline; Dan Kellher, Macroom; Connie and Helen O’Riordan , Lyraoune; Andrew Lehane, Knocknagree. This Saturday’s jackpot is €3200 at Cois Airline.
KISKEAM CARDS
First: Ted and Doreen Fitzpatrick; Jack lane and Sheila Mulcahy; Nellie Mai Foley and John O’Keeffe; Maryanne Tarrant and Mick O’Keeffe. Ladies: Dora Stack and Maureen Murphy. Mixed: Bina Cronin and Ned O’Mahon. Gents: Matt O’Mahony and John O’Riordan; Donie O’Halloran and Johnny O’Connell. Spots: Tim McAuliffe and Jack Sheahan, Marie Murphy and Betty Baggage.
VOCATIONS
A holy hour of adoration for vocations takes place in Kiskeam church on Thursday next, April 6 at 7.30pm.
KISKEAM LOTTO
March 12 numbers: 8 12 27 29. €50 Jerry O’Mahon, Meentefluigh. €20 each Denis Keane, Tureendubh; Mary O’Connor, Ruhillmore; Darby Cremin, Clamper. Sellers prize Post office.
Visitors and Boherbue ICA members pictured at the Coffee Morning which was run by the guild on Daffodil Day at Pearse Memorial Hall, Boherbue, on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society. Included are Margaret Murphy, Joan Barry, Theresa Hickey, Breda Buckley, Celine Drew, Noreen O’ Connell, Nell Cronin, Gertie Casey, and Sheila O’ Connor. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.