CillnaMartra
LOTTO BUAITE
Míle, míle comhghairdeas do Catherine Clarke, Maigh Chromtha, a bhuaigh an phota óir ollmhór le €16,800 ann ar an Luan seo chaite in Uí Chríodáin. Phioc sí uimhreacha 1, 9, 12 agus 32. Sí Breda Uí Chárthaigh a dhíol an ticéad buacach. Beidh €3,000 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo.
PILGRIM WALK TO SHRONE
At present the weather is promising for next weekend’s 16th annual Pilgrim Walk to Shrone at the foot of the Paps. There is an early start at 7.30 a.m. at Cronin’s Farm, Cloch Aidhneach, Cill na Martra or meet the Walk at the Mills, Baile Mhuirne at 8.45 a.m. It will be signposted from the Mons Bar on the N22. Walkers are reminded to wear strong walking boots, as the walk crosses tracks and trails. Go dtéigh gach éinne slán.
BUA MÓR AG DON
Bhuaigh Don Ó’Cuana ó Cill Mhic Íaróig tráth duais breá airgid ag tarrach Bord an Chontae de CLG. Míle comhghairdeas, Don.
FLEADH CHEOIL
Fleadh Cheoil an Chontae is just around the corner, starting on Wednesday, May 9, with a tribute night to the late Tadhg Kearney in the Auld Triangle. It will cross the road to the Riverside Park Hotel next night, Thursday, May 10, for a night of song. The Official Opening and 40th birthday celebrations will be on Friday, May 11, in the Castle Hotel. Competitions will take place on Saturday and Sunday as always, with an Oíche Amhránaíochta led by TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana, Máire Ní Chéilleachair on Saturday night. Acadh Aidhneach Comhaltas are noted for their meticulous planning, so a spectacular weekend is in store.
BUA AG MÉABH
Míle comghairdeas do Méabh Ni Chonaill, Leach Fhinín, a bhuaigh an chéad áit i gcomórtas fidil faoi 15 ag Féile Maurice O’Keeffe le déanaí.
SYMPATHY
Pobal Chill na Martra were saddened to read of the death of Donal Murray, Na Cúla in Australia on April 18 Predeceased by his wife, Joan and by his brother Tom in 2017, the late Donal was interred in Australia. He is bereaved by his daughters, Collette and Bernadette, sisters, Anna and Ina to whom sympathy is extended. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.
SCORAÍOCHT AN PHARÓISTE
Beidh Scoraíocht an Pharóiste ar siúl i gCois Cille ar an Déardaoin, 10ú Bealtaine ag 2: 30in. Beidh ceol, amhránaíocht agus craic cómh maith le tae agus rudaí deasa go flúirseach ann. Fáilte is fiche roimh cách.
NUACHT LOTTO
Nior aimsigh uimhreacha
10, 22, 24 agus 26 aon buaiteoir don phota óir nua le €3,000 ann ar aan Luan seo chaite in O’Murchú’s. €140: Alan Ó Ríordáin, Cluain Droichid. €50: Máire Uí Loingsigh, An Muileann. €20: Liam Hetherington, Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh. €20: Julie Ní Mhocháin, Gort an Éadan. €20: Angela Uí Mhuineacháin, Páirc an Oileán.
BAPTISM
Little Charlie Richard O’Connor travelled all the way from Brussels for his baptism in Seipéal Lachtain Naofa recently in the presence of his parents, older siblings and grandparents. Saol fada agus sonas duit Charlie.
TACAOIS ART EXIBITION
All are invited to the Tacaois Art Exibition in the Ionad Cultúrtha, Baile Mhúirne till May 29 Year after year, our older folk put on amazing displays. Míle fáilte roimh cách. chat and cuppa and refreshments later in the Community Hall.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
There was a great turnout last Monday night in Community Hall, Fr Wickham gave a synopsis of what a parish pastoral council entails. Many spoke and asked questions and a few suggestions were discussed. The main theme on the night was ones love for ones parish and how best to encourage more families to attend Mass. A further meeting will be held in Sept when a committee will be formed, with further meetings on a regular basis. More chat, discussions, and suggestions will hopefully take place after the special Family Mass on Saturday night, May 19, in the Community Hall.
CLOYNE DIOCESEAN PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
This will take place on Sunday, May 13. Bookings to Noel Lynch 026 45194. Bus going via Clondrohid.
MACROOM PRO LIFE
Keeping the eighth Amendment in the Constitution (protecting the lives of the unborn babies and mothers). If you would like to take part in giving out information and joining the Canvass for a No vote please contact Mary Twomey 086 3299375, Rosarie O=91Leary 086 8154288 and Peter Scanlon 087 2243019.
MUINFLIUCH FUNDRAISER
Muinefliuch NS parents’ association would like to thank all those who took part in their 5km fun run on Sunday, April 29. A great crowd supported the event and everyone enjoyed the day. Well earned refreshments were served in the school after, followed by a bumper raffle. Thank you to everyone who helped out on the day and to all local businesses for your kind donations to the raffle.
GAA NEWS
Congratulations to the underwho had a great win over Macroom on a score line of 3-12 to 2-7. Well done to the under-eight’s who had a great day out last Saturday at a blitz in Rusheen with Aghinagh and the Dohenys.
LOTTO
Results for April 25: €70 Eleanor and Kathleen, c/o Bingo €20 Maureen Hurley, Dunmanway €20 Tim McCarthy, Carriganima €20 Saoirse Kelleher, Kilvoultra €20 John O’Callaghan, Ballingeary. Next Weeks jackpot €2,400