Clondrohid

COMMUNITY HALL

Clondrohid Community Hall was built in the late 1970s and has served the people of this area well in the years since then. Many halls across Ireland were built in the same or similar style, for the purpose of indoor sports, performances, fundraisers and meetings etc.

In many communities it still remains the centre for many of these same functions, regrettably other halls have not kept up with the needs of those it served and the facilities lost their revenue and the building itself is starved of essential finance to provide the basics like insurance heat and maintenance. Clondrohid Community Hall is fortunately nowhere near this at the moment but we cannot become complacent as to its future, its purpose and its maintenance.

There are only a number of ways we together can increase revenue but one might say why increase revenue, the centre is fine as it is. Not so, the committee has identified some areas that will require attention immediately, others in the coming years that will have to be attended to and will cost some considerable amount of money, e.g. much of the property needs to be rewired and this is to begin immediately as well as a replacement for the gas meter which is not repairable due to its age.

The biggest expense probably will be its roof but others areas have been identified such as replacement of external doors and remaining windows, insulation to the cavities to reduce heating costs, energy saving lighting internally and externally to reduce electricity costs, facility for hot water hopefully solar or eco, disabled toilets and child changing facilities, painting and a deep clean.

These are being prioritised by the committee, they will take some time but we are actively seeking funding/grand-aid and looking at standing costs in an attempt to keep our facility in top class condition and self sufficient into the future. If the conditions are improved we feel the possibility of lucrative corporate and show events are a great way of generating substantial income.

Some of the immediate changes are a booking and fee structure, plus a receipt and expenditure tracking system; the committee are reluctant to increase the costs and feel the way forward is to increase the use, thus increasing income. We encourage everyone to consider having a function, party or fundraiser in the facility, and to support all those currently using the facility.

The fee structure agreed is, €5 for a meeting, €5 an hour for small business using only the back room (hall would be available separately), €15 an hour for community or sporting fundraiser events. €25 an hour for commercial users, e.g. those using for personal or corporate business.€ for a birthday party.

This is an extremely attractive but necessary starting point and we hope it is supported and any extra business is to be welcomed. All Community Hall meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend and become involved. Booking contacts available at hall. News is available on Facebook regarding meetings and events.

RALLY FOR LIFE

The all-Ireland Rally For Life 2017 will take place in Dublin on Saturday, July 1, at 2 p.m. Bus leaving Macroom at 8 a.m. Transport to and from bus can be arranged. Contact Rosarie at 086 8154288 or Peter at 087 2243019 for more info.

FAREWELLTOSHOWSTOPPERS

A very nostalgic night was held in Clondrohid Community Hall last Thursday night, June 8. It was a night of reminiscing as people examined photos from all the shows over the years 2006 to 2013. While the group were busy forging friendships and making so many happy memories, numerous charities benefited financially from each show run:

Bothar €7,500, Irish Guide Dogs €4,000, The Hope Foundation €6,000, Shine €6,163, Chernobyl Children’s Project €5,000, Defibrillator Fundraising Group €500, Build For Life €4,000, Clondrohid Parish Church €2,500, Clondrohid Community Hall €2,500 and now the Clondrohid Development Group €1,399.34, the balance of their bank account, giving a grand total of €41,927.34 donated to charities

Showstoppers donated their 86 sweaT-shirts to the Burren Chernobyl Project and that they have been shipped to an orphanage in Chernobyl. Clondrohid Development Group would like to pay tribute to all those involved in these great shows, it took great dedication, time and energy. A special word of appreciation to Catherine, Seán and their family for all their hard work. An excellent performance needs a dedicated leader, and the young performers of those years were the lucky ones.

ST. JOHN’S MASS

Please note the annual Mass at St John’s Well advertised for this Friday night has been postponed to Tuesday, June 27, at 7.30 p.m.

CARRIGANIMA ENTERTAINMENT

On Saturday night, June 24, entertainment in Carriganima Pub is with the ‘2 Mikes ‘from Beaufort Killarney. Everyone welcome. Watch this space for a big Barbecue in July.

CUL CAMP

Registration Forms available, contact Fergal at 087 9359704, Dates: July 10 to July 14.

LOTTO

Results for June 14: €70 – Anne Casey, Rusheen Cross; €20 – Fergal Kelleher, 36 Oakwood; €20 – Zena Cotter, Kilvoultra; €20 – Peter McSweeney, Clondrohid; €20 – Martina Twomey, Hartnett’s Cross. Next Week’s jackpot €1,800.