ACTIVE RETIREMENT IRELAND

Claise i mBruíonaigh ag 2: 30in. Gach ádh oraibh lads.

There will be an information night in Óstán Ghobnatan, Baile Mhúirne on Monday, February 19, at 7.30 p.m., to set up a retirement club. All ideas and suggestions are welcome at the meeting.

NUACHT LOTTO

Níor aimsigh uimhreacha aon buaiteoir don phota óir oll-mhór le €14,800 ann ar an Luan seo chaite i Mons. €140: Breeda Uí Chárthaigh, Baile Mhúirne. €50: Seán Ó Loingsigh, Cluain Cluid. €20: Éanna Ó Céilleachair, Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh. €20: Máire de Brún, Na Cúla. €20: Sinéad Ní Mhainnín, Ínse Gheimhleach. Beidh €15,000 sa phota óir ar an Luan seo chugainn.

FÉ 21

Beidh Cill na Martra ag teastail go Cill Muire ar an Satharn seo, 17ú Feabhra ag 3in, chun Éire Óg a imirt. Go n-éirí libh lads. Rachel Ní Mhortúin, Shannon Ballantyne, Shona Ní Bhraonáin,

Set dancing – Mixed (Faoi-11) second. CCÉ, Chronáin Sliabh Luachra Set: Darragh Withers, Dylan Withers, Eabha Ní Chearúil, Eamonn O’Mortúin, Máire Ní Fheithín, Seán O’Braonáin, Shannon Ballantyne, Shona Ní Bhraonáin,

MUSIC CLASSES

The 2018 classes on Wednesday nights. The Banjo Classes are on this Friday nights At the usual time.

MAYORAL RECEPTION

To celebrate the success of our Comhaltas Branch in last year’s all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil, the mayor of Co. Cork, Declan Hurley has invited the three allIreland winning céilí Bands to a special Mayoral Reception in County Hall on Wednesday evening, February 28, at 6 p.m. Everybody is welcome and it is hoped that all parents, members and friends will attend. Further details from 022 28756, or 022 28664.

TRADITIONAL MUSIC CONCERT

Look out for Fundraising Traditional Music Concert in aid of Marymount Hospice, and the Mercy Hospital Cork.

This concert will be held in Freemount Community Centre on Saturday night, March 10, At 8.30 p.m.

The line-up will include De Danann, The Shandrum Céilí Band, Elle Marie O’Dwyer, and others.

Tickets are €20 available from Adrian at 087 6289265 or Hazel at 083 0056335 or email adrianmcauliffe@gmail.com.

This is a concert not to be missed. Make sure you book your tickets early and don’t be disappointed.

CHURCHGATE COLLECTION

The annual Churchgate collection in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation will be taken up at the churchgate Freemount on this Sunday, February 18Your generosity will be very much appreciated as usual.

THE SHANDRUM

The Shandrum Céilí Band (winners of three all-Irelands) have produced a souvenir CD. which is available at Casey’s Shop at a cost of €15. This is just the ideal gift you might need for somebody special this Christmas time.

THURSDAY CLUB

The next get together of the Thursday Club will be held in Cois Abhann Centre on Thursday, February 22, At 2 p.m. As usual everybody welcome.No birth certs needed, just turn up at 2 p.m.

FREEMOUNT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

For booking the Community Hall, meeting rooms, new Sports Area or to join the Community Development contact list: phone 083 4589222 or email freemountcd@gmail.com.

WEEKLY ART CLASSES

The weekly art classes opening night was postponed to commence in the Heritage Centre. Freemount on Tuesday night last February 13 At 8 p.m. due to weather conditions. Get out your brushes and clean off the cobwebs for Tuesday night.

TICK TOCK.

Tick Tock is the title of a new book which has been penned by two local ladies Moira O’Brien and Mary Jones. This book is available at Casey’s Shop and if you would like a ‘steamy’ read over the holidays call to Casey’s.

PRO-LIFE MEETING

A Pro-Life meeting will be held in the CYMS Hall Newmarket on Wednesday next, February 21, At 8 p.m. Guest speaker Mr Joe Walsh of the Life Institute will address the meeting. Everybody welcome. Further details from Chris at 085 2392207.

USED POSTAGE STAMPS

If you have used stamps you can hand them into the Heritage Centre any morning.

FREEMOUNT HISTORY WEBSITE

If you would like to keep up with the progress of our History website, please go to freemountvillage.com. You might see your own photo...We would also like to hear from you.

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB

Are you interested in a Breakfast Club/After-School Club in Freemount? Following a meeting of community last year it was obvious there is an interest in a service to accommodate children of National School going age, for the duration of the school term.

A survey, to help us determine exactly how much interest there is, has been distributed through Freemount National School and Playschool, is available on FB, or by texting 083 4589222. You can email freemountcd@gmail. com for a copy. Some copies are located also at the back of the church and at Casey’s shop in the village.

Please note also this would be a parent-paid-for service, for which supports may be available for different income thresholds.

By completing the survey you are not committing to using the club if it does become available. And to note also that at this time we are not confirming a breakfast club/after school facility will be created. However, if it is a facility you would like to see set up in Freemount then please use this opportunity to let us know, we would appreciate it.

When completed please pass back through any of the methods above or directly to any member of Freemount Community Development.

We would advise you to always protect your personal details by placing completed forms in a sealed envelope labelled Survey/Freemount Community Development. And to that end be assured we will treat this information with care and use only for the purpose of measuring the interest in setting up this facility.

Thanking you your help. in advance

FREEMOUNT GAA LOTTO

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The numbers drawn last weekend were 8, 18, 26 and34. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky-dip winners were 1. Willie John O’Flynn, Mallow; 2. Pat O’Mullane, Ballybahallow, Freemount; 3. Con O’Connor, Knockough, Freemount; 4. John Brennan, Freemount; 5. Peter Browne, Newmarket. Jackpot this week €1,100.

CONCERT DVD.

A DVD of the recent GAA concert which was held in the community centre is now available at Casey’s Shop at a cost of €12 while stock lasts.

MACRA

Huge congratulations and well done to our Capers cast who came second in the national finals last weekend in Mallow. Many thanks to our producers, backstage, sound and lighting team who helped to stage a brilliant show on the night. Congratulations also to Sheila O’Flynn, who was awarded ‘Best Female’. Thanks to everyone who supported us on the night. It was greatly appreciated. Well done to Avondhu chairperson and club member Marie Murphy for doing a fantastic job organising the event.

Contact us on our Facebook page or at 087 0969654 for further details on any club activities or upcoming events.

Last Friday night we held our table quiz in Barry’s bar. Thanks to all who supported on the night. All proceeds raised will be donated to local community groups.

The National Talent Competition is fast approaching. There are a wide variety of categories to enter – ballad group, disco dancing, set dancing, solo instrumental, solo singing, novelty act or mastermind. If you would like to take part, please contact us via Facebook or by phone. The Regional round will take place in Castlemagner hall on February 23.

Sports nights continue every Wednesday night in Banteer Hall at 9 p.m. All welcome to join us.

Contact us on our Facebook page or at 087 0969654 for further details on any club activities or upcoming events.

NOTES

Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8 p.m. Email osullivanpj38@gmail.com. social and medal presentations. This year’s social will take place on Saturday, February 24, in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, at 7.30 p.m. which will include a three-course meal and will be followed by a disco. Tickets are €25 and €10 and will be on sale in the Sportfield on Thursday, February 15, between 8 and 9 p.m.

BANTEER CAMOGIE

It’s time to wipe the cobwebs off the boots and dust off the hurleys as Training gets back under way for the junior and minor camogie teams Saturday evenings in the astroturf at 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. New players always welcome.

BANTEER TIDY TOWNS AGM

Monday, February 19, Banteer Community Centre 8 p.m. Everybody welcome.

BANTEER MACRA GLEN THEATRE

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Banteer Macra are always looking for new members. Message us on Facebook if you are interested in joining and we will give you all the details. Banteer Macra takes part in all elements of Macra including: sport, drama, public speaking, travelling, agriculture and community involvement. Best of luck to all members participating in upcoming competitions including NTC. Congratulations to UCC’s Laura Murphy, who won the Munster junior singles tournament in Bishopstown recently.

Wednesday, February 14, ‘End of Day’ by Samuel Beckett performed by Denis Conway (Awarded Irish Times Best Actor).

Sunday, February 18, ‘ The life and music of Patsy Cline’ staring Sandy Kelly, Gerry Guttery and Full band.

Sunday, February 25, ‘It runs in the Family’ directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe performed by the Glen Theatre Drama Group.

Sunday, March 4, Chris Jones and the Night drivers Blue Grass Band, Tennesse, USA. Saturday, March 10, Isla Grant Saturday, March 24, Frank Ryan – ’The Golden Years’ the songs we loved to sing.

BALLYMAQUIRKE JUNCTION PETITION NEEDS YOUR SIGNATURES.

A petition was launched at the Glen Theatre re Ballymaquirke junction and the need to make it safer for all users. It is hoped to get 4,000 signatures between all the surrounding areas.

Many local people are in fear every time they use the junction because of the speed of the vehicles travelling on the Mallow Killarney road. The Transport Infrastructure Ireland, who are responsible for safety on roads has recently designated the junction as a high accident location and the junction is listed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland as one of Cork’s top 15 most accident-prone sites. However, nothing has yet been done to make the junction safer for drivers. Petition sheets are available to sign at post office, schools, crèche etc locally – please sign and show your support for same to help make the junction safer for all users.

BANTEER BINGO JACKPOT €3,800.

Banteer Community Childcare-Temporary Part-Time Childcare Practitioners required to work as part of a dedicated team in the provision of enriching early learning experiences for children while ensuring a consistent high quality childcare service. Candidates must be reliable, flexible and enthusiastic. Immediate start. Minimum of QQI level five in childcare essential. Must be available to work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Job Description available on request. Apply with CV to the chairperson, Banteer Community Childcare, Clonmeen Road, Banteer, Co. Cork.

Banteer Lyre and Districts Community Council have requested the installation of traffic calming measures in Banteer and Lyre villages. The group have sought the help of Cork County Council to progress and install same to avoid a serious accident.

The group has also requested the resurfacing of the Kanturk road from the village to Ballymaquirke.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Banteer Lyre GAA Club juvenile section who were awarded a bronze award for coaching standards within the Banteer-Lyre club. Well done to all the 2017 juvenile coaches and mentors.