Buttevant

CORPUS CHRISTI

The annual Corpus Christi Procession, in honour of the Sacred Heart, will take place, in Buttevant on Saturday June 17. This year the Benediction ceremony, will take place in the Highfield Drive area of Buttevant. The procession will proceed, to the area, following the Vigil Mass ast 6.30pm on Saturday evening.

BINGO

The weekly bingo session continues on Monday night in the local GAA hall where there are numerous monetary prizes to be won. There is a substantial monetary bingo jackpot, to be won, as well as, an in-house-lottery, an extra sheet game, and a 50/50cash draw.

The jackpot of €4,300, was won by Charlotte O’Neill from Charleville following weeks of anticipation by all attending. The session gets underway, each Monday, night at 8.30pm with the jackpot beginning at around €1000 and rising by €100 weekly.

SUMMER CAMP

Butttevant soccer club are currently taking entries for their upcoming summer camp which will be held, from July 17 – 21. The camp is open to boys and girls, aged 6 – 12 years. The closing date for applications is Friday June 16. Further information from 087-9266890 or 086-3207906.

Meanwhile, the soccer club’sl lottery jackpot has passed the €13,700 mark. The draw takes place, on Thursday nights and the proceeds are used to fund club activities.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Buttevant Community Council, although not always visible, on the ground, are continually active, lobbying public representatives, public bodies, and organisations for the betterment of the local community.

The community council, has been instrumental in procuring, many worthwhile amenities and services, which would not have been secured, without pressurising the relevant authorities. The streetscape project is one such examply, yet it still draws criticism from some “hurlers on the ditch”.

The community council, is currently promoting a project, of procuring funding for the establishment of a public amenity park and walkway adjacent to the bank of the Awbeg River.

The community council is also responsible for the installation of a hi-tech CCTV security system, for the town which, it is hoped, will help combat crime and vandalism.

The community council members, though few In numbers, also promote the motto of “pride of place, and pride in your community”.

The community council members are ordinary people who give of their time to help make Buttevant a better place in which to live for everyone in the local community. So give your support where possible to foster this idea and community ideals.