Boherbue
JACKPOT
With the local GAA Club lotto jackpot now standing at €18,000, excitement is building up all wondering who will be the lucky winner when their combination comes up.
Lucky-dip winners: €50 John Corkery, Boherbue. €20 each: Golden Nugget c/o the Corner House; Fachtna Moynihan, Droumscarra; Frank O’Sullivan, West End. Seller’s prize: John O’Connell. This Sundays draw will be at Billy Murphy’s Bar.
GOLF SOCIETY
Boherbue Golf Society play the president’s (Dan Murphy) prize at Mahony’s Point at Killarney Golf Club on this Saturday, August 18, with tee off time from 1 p.m. New members welcome – contact Joe Heffernan, Hon Sec at 029 76132.
COLLECTION
The annual church gate collection in aid of Sr Consilio House in Bruree takes place before Mass in Boherbue on this Saturday, August 18. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
45 DRIVE
First: John Sheehan/Ellen Murphy. Ladies: Bernie Murphy/ Noreen Deane. Gents; Donal Breen/Martin Murphy. Mixed: Kitty Lucey/Michael O’Keeffe.
SEMI-FINAL
On this Sunday evening 7 p.m. all roads will lead to the Patsy O’Sullivan Memorial Park for the second of the Duhallow Junior A championship semi-finals between Cullen and Dromtariffe, throw-in 7 p.m. Boherbue await the winners in the final. night we have a group from Doneraile and roundabout back again. This is another great programme of Around the Fireside not to be missed. Make sure you tune in on Monday night next.
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
Mass on Sunday Morning . at 10.30am.as usual. Holy Hour and Mass on Monday Evening at 7pm. Morning Mass on Tuesday at 9.30am.
Mass and all devotions at St. Michael’s Church in Freemount are now available on the internet. The web address is myipstream. com/freemount.html. This will be especially welcome for all people who are housebound or away from home.Please pass the details onto your friends.
St. Michael’s Room is now available to parents who would like to bring young children to Sunday Mass.
COMHALTAS SEISIÚN
The weekly Seisiún was cancelled on Wednesday August 8th .due to the death of Peggy Keane R.I.P. We continued in The Heritage Centre on Wednesday night last August 15th.at 8.30pm. We had another full house with The Castlemagner Singers ,our special guests. This was a most enjoyable night and was enjoyed by all.
Our Seisiún continues next Wednesday Night August 22nd. As usual we have music singing dancing and storytelling and craic. The usual tea at half time. Our Guests on Wednesday next (Aug. 22nd) will be Elle Marie O’Dwyer and Tracey O Mullane.
Admission €10 with special concessions for groups of 10 or more. Billy O’Brien and John Murphy and a host of other entertainers will be on stage.. Make a note of the date and come early and bring your friends.
COMHALTAS
This weekend is the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Drogheda .we wish all our members who are travelling a safe journey and best of luck in the various competitions over the weekend, and remember you are all winners having reached The All Ireland.
RECENT DEATH
The death of Peggy Keane, Freemount, took place on Monday August 6th.at her residence after a long illness borne with dignity. The removal of her remains took place on Thursday from her home to St. Michael’s Church ,Freemount , for concelebrated Mass.The funeral took place afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery ,Kanturk. We extend the sympathy of the parish to her husband ,Pat, sons Damien ,Francis,Pat, and Aidan, daughters Bernadette, Patricia and Carmel, and brother Maurice O’Riordan, and a large circle of extended family, relatives and friends. May her gentle Soul rest in peace.
WEST OF IRELAND TRIP
This trip takes place from August 26th. To August 31st. The group will stay at “The Westport Woods” Co. Mayo. This stay will include Bed and Breakfast, and evening Meal. Great entertainment including singing and dancing each night,This is a great trip around the west of Ireland. There are a number of seats still available ,.If you would like to travel on this trip,please contact Maura Egan on 063-83048,or 086-2643754, or Dan Larkin on 063-80216
TIDY TOWNS
COMMITTEE meet in the village on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 o’clock , painting, planting flowers etc., New members are always welcome to lend a hand. Everybody welcome.
FREE SMOKE ALARMS
The Cork Fire Service are again distributing free smoke alarms to the elderly and vulnerable in our community. If you would like to receive your free alarm please pick up a blank form atThursday Club gatherings or by contacting Freemount Community Alert on 083/4589222 or emailingfreemountca@gmail.com.
THURSDAY CLUB OUTING
The next Thursday Club outing will be on Thursday next August 23rd.to The Vee,Mount Melleray, Lismore etc. The bus will leave The Community Centre at 9am. Names to Mary at 087-6327965 or Eileen at 086-3657599 this weekend please.
USED POSTAGE STAMPS
If you have used stamps you can hand them into The Heritage Centre any morning
HISTORY WEBSITE
If you would like to keep up with the progress of our History website,please log on to www. freemountvillage.com. You might see your own photo. We would also like to hear from you.
G.A.A LOTTO DRAW
The numbers drawn last weekend were:-11-14-18-25. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dip winners were:- 1 James Elwood, Galway. 2 Anna O’Connor, Ballybahallow, Freemount.3 Sinead Collins, Malow. 4 Ciara Buckley, Ballinla, Freemount.5 Danielle Brennan, Ballybahallow, Freemount.. Jackpot this week €1400. You can join the weekly lotto for an annual cost of €90. Please contact any club member to do so. The lotto is our main source of income We would appreciate your support
MACRA NEWS
Freemount macra members will be attending the Avondhu Macra Ball on the 15th September 2018 in Springfort Hall Hotel, Mallow, Co.Cork. Drinks reception will be taking place at 7pm followed by a four course meal and music by "The Incredibles".
Tickets on sale for €35.00 each. Contact Eileen Murphy on 087-1231420 or your local club to purchase tickets. Springfort Hall Hotel will be setting rooms aside for members at a discount rate. So save the date and book your tickets soon to avoid any disappointment.
Also new members welcome any time of the year contact our chairperson Eileen Murphy on 087-1231420 if interested in joining Freemount macra club!
YOUR NEWS
Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm .E-Mail osullivanpj38@gmail.com