Killavullen

LOTTO

Community Council lotto winners for last week were Timmy Buckley in the Haven Bar and Anne Burns in Griffins Skannakilla.

NANO NAGLE TERCENTENARY

There will be many celebrations to mark the 300th birthday of a much revered lady from Killavullen, Nano Nagle. The following are dates for your diary, and further information will be made known as the time draws closer.

Saturday, May 19 – Pilgrimage – Slí Nano: in Nano Nagle Birthplace/Nagle Mountains: Commencing at 10.30 a.m.; Walking levels to suit all.

Sunday, June 10 – Celebration of the Eucharist: This year it is hoped to celebrate the annual Mass outdoors.

End of August 2018 – A family day will be held at Nano Nagle Birthplace.

BABY/TODDLER GROUP

Jollytots Baby and Toddler Group meet each Thursday morning in Killavullen Community Centre and is open to all parents, guardians and carers. A warm welcome and a sociable time is guaranteed.

SCHOOL OF DRAMA

The Rafferty School of Drama will hold their annual concert in Castletownroche Community Centre on Friday, March 23, at 8 p.m. This wonderful show is being held for well over 30 years now under the guidance of Mai, who has never failed to entertain us with her creativity and dedication. All are welcome to come along and see the young people from our area perform on the night.

We would like to wish all our parishioners near and far every happiness as we celebrate La Le Pádraig. May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.

GAA CLUB NOTES

FOOTBALL GODS CONSPIRE AGAINST US – On a glorious spring morning in Fermoy last Sunday, the football gods conspired against Killavullen in their game against Fermoy, in round two of the Avondhu Junior A Football League. In the first instance, the Fermoy Intermediate Football games against Castletownbere that was scheduled for Sunday did not go ahead, but a player that may have been involved in that game was thus available to Fermoy, and secondly, Killavullen held back some of their minor players that were legitimate to play for a minor game in the afternoon, that was cancelled at the last moment when Charleville had to forfeit the game.

Those factors, coupled with a large number of injuries and absentees meant that Killavullen had a skeleton crew available for selection.

Fermoy opened brightly and had the ball in the ball of the Killavullen net by the third minutes when they worked a number of intricate passes together and scored from close range. They then scored a free in the fifth minute before Liam Cronin scored our opening score from play in the eighth minute.

Fermoy scored again in the 10th and 12th minute and would have scored again but for great play by Pa Sheehan and Billy Norris in particular, but Mike Cronin, in his unaccustomed position of corner back was doing well also. Charlie Lillis got a fantastic point from distance in the 12th minute before Fermoy replied with another point in the 14th. Jack O’Connor scored for us in the 17th minute, and we got another beauty of a score from Charlie, who had the beating of his man, all day long, in the 18th minute.

James Angland made two outstanding saves and we raced up field for Paul O’Sullivan got a fine point in the 19th minute before Charlie Lillis converted a free after Pa Cronin was fouled in the 25th minute, to leave only a point between the teams. Fermoy rallied though before half time and tacked over points in the 26th and 29th minute. At the interval, the score was 1-06 to 0-06 in their favour.

Fermoy started brightly in the second period, and scored in the third, fourth and from a free in the seventh minute before we temporarily stopped their momentum with a pointed free from Charlie in the 11th minute. Fermoy had an array of substitutes to bring into the game, and they made a telling difference in and around the middle of the field. We tried manfully to stem the tide but we got overran. They scored two points of real class, curled over from distance from players, used to playing at a higher level, in the 12th and 13th minutes, before Charlie scored another free in the 15th minute.

Fermoy tacked on further scores in the 16th and 17th minutes. Again our only outlet was to raise another white flag from a free in the 18th minute from Charlie after David Brosnan had been fouled. Fermoy answered that back with two further points in the 20th and 22nd minute before we got another free in the 23rd which Charlie converted which proved to be our final score of the game. Fermoy got one further point in the 25th minute to run out worthy winners on a final score of 1-16 to 0-10

The team and those who scored were: James Angland, Colin O’Gorman, Pa Sheehan, Michael Cronin, Ian O’Gorman, Kevin Fox, Billy Norris, Paul O’Sullivan (0-01), Liam Cronin (0-01), Seán Woulfe, David Brosnan, James Magner, Charlie Lillis (0-07, 0-05F), Pa Cronin, Jack O’Connor (0-01). Substitutes: Gary Lane for Colin O’Gorman, Eddie Cotter for Seán Woulfe, Michael Fresh for Pa Cronin, Seán Woulfe for Eddie Cotter.

OPENING JUVENILE MATCH OF THE YEAR – On a desperately heavy pitch in Killavullen last Saturday, Killavullen under-14 football team went down narrowly to Kilshannig in the opening game of the Rebel Óg North A Grade football league.

The lower goals mouth area, nearest the river Blackwater was particularly heavy, that the players struggled to get their legs out of. Killavullen missed some gilt edged chances on the day, but equally were indebted to Niall in goals for saving a Kilshannig penalty.

In Donnacha O’Doherty, Kilshannig have a player of exceptional talent and his class was evident on the day. Best for Killavullen were Kian Lane, Christopher O’Callaghan and Patrick O’Grady.

The team and those who scored were: Niall Murray, Donal Cronin, Joe Cagney, Conor Sheehan (0-01), Eoin O’Hanlon, Christopher O’Callaghan, Conor Breenan, Ultan Cottey, Patrick O’Grady (0-01), Kian Lane (0-05), Daniel Ryan (1-01), Luke Carey, Ian O’Mahony (1-00), Jamie Magner, Oisin Larkin. Substitutes: Fergal Hogan for Donal Cronin, Colm Hannon for Oisin Larkin, Rory O’Regan for Ian O’Mahony, Barry Cotter for Luke Carey.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES – Killavullen v Clyda Rovers – Avondhu Division 3 Football League – Tuesday, March 13, in Mourne Abbey at 7.30 PM.

Killavullen v Kildorrery – 18 B1 Football League North – Thursday, March 15, in Kildorrery at 8.00 PM.

Killavullen v Kilára Óg – Avondhu under-21 C Grade Football Championship – Saturday, March 17, in Ballyhooley at 11.30 AM.

Killavullen v Clyda Rovers under-16 B1 Football League North – Sunday, March 18, in Mourne Abbey at 11.30 AM.

Killavullen v St Peter’s underA1 Football League North – Sunday, March 18, in Killavullen at 3.00 PM.

Killavullen v St Peter’s underB1 Football League North – Sunday, March 18, in Killavullen at 3.00 PM.

Killavullen v Kildorrery – Avondhu under-21 C Grade Football Championship – Saturday, March 24, in Shanballymore at 16.00 AM.

Killavullen v Castletownroche – Avondhu Division 2 Hurling League – Sunday, March 25, in Castletownroche at 2.30 PM.

With bad weather again forecast for the week end, please check the Killavullen GAA website for match updates.

LOTTO – The ever expanding lotto of a mega-cool €4,600 last Tuesday night was not won, and rolls on. Numbers drawn – 21, 24 and 33 – No Winner. The luckydip winners were as follows: €50 Kevin Fox – Seller John Magner; €30 Donal Deady – Seller Griffins Bar; €30 Paul O’Reilly – Seller Haven Bar. The next draw for €4,700 will be in Magners Bar

MEMBERSHIP – Membership for all aspects of the club is closing shortly. All members will be notified by text of forthcoming games. Please contact any club membership to pay up soon.