KilcorneyDromtariffe
STORM OPHELIA
12 months on from storm Opelia work is still continuing on in Kilcorney to rectify the damage in our local Church. Major structural damage was done to the roof and the internal walls of the building will also need major works to be carried out. In the run up the Christmas it is hoped to run a series of fundraisers with the intention of raising much needed extra funds for internal developments to make our Church a place where we can be truly proud of.
LADIES FOOTBALL
On a very wet Saturday afternoon, Dromtarriffe claimed their spot in the Cork LGFA Minor Semi Final over Passage West LGFA in Rathcoole. Passage West got the first score of the game with a point and Dromtarriffe soon equalized and the game started to pick up on pace despite the heavy rain falling. Scores from either end saw nothing between the two sides .Goals hitting the back of both ends meant this was going to be an exciting game.
Defensively, both sides were on the same level with a lot of play in and out from half back line to half back line, but long balls from Dromtarriffe saw them getting the scores when needed. While Dromtarriffe were up 3 points, Passage West were never going to give up and with time ticking the attack’s increased. Goal for Passage West and the teams were level.
Extra time, 10 minutes either half and with Passage down to 14 with a girl sent off and only travelled with 15 girls, both teams played 13 a side in extra time. Level at half time of extra time, there was a big 10 minutes ahead for both side to get the win.
With 9 minutes left, Dromtarriffe got a goal to put up 3. Passage West were on the attack again only to bring it down to two. With the legs feeling heavy, girls getting tired, whoever was to win, had earned it. Another attack from Passage after a few Dromtarriffe shots going right of the post and wide, Dromtarriffes goalie saved a vital shot. 2 minutes to go and an injury to Dromtarriffe, time ticking , free to Passage, Passage on the attack, point for Passage, down to one point and in injury time Kick out won by the Dromtarriffe player and game over. Relief and excitement in the faces of our girls, they are county semi-final bound. Provisionally down for Saturday 27th October vs Ballincollig.
FIXTURE: Junior North Cork Ladies Football Semi Final vs St Peters this Sunday 21st October time and venue to be confirmed
BOWLING NOTES
Winter Competitions-Eugene O Sullivan had a last shot win over Ned Kelleher and had a similar win over Aaron Mackey in what was a good competitive score. In a return score, Danny Murphy had a bowl of odds to spare over John Breen and also had a bowl of odds to spare over Maurice Cashman
Denis Kelleher, Dromalour, Kanturk who passed away to his eternal reward recently was well known in the ploughing and bowling communities. He was a top coach in the Ploughing Association, guiding his brother Thady, his good friends, John Sheehan and Jack O Connor to all Ireland and world titles. He helped many other ploughman as well with plenty of sound advice. Denis was a well-known bowl-player. He had a straight and smooth running bowl and was a tough opponent to play on any road. He won a North Cork novice 1 Championship title in 1985, making it as far as the Munster Semi-Finals. He won countless tournament and challenge scores, around North Cork and other roads beyond. He loved watching matches on T.V. and took a keen interest in local sporting events. Denis was well versed in current affairs, could tell a good story and get a sing song going. He had a great passion for farming and had a great love of nature. The bowling fraternity would like to extend their deepest sympathy to his family, neighbours and many friends. May his soul rest in peace regards martina for the most original Halloween Costume. Al l are welcome to this spooky free event in the Nano Nagle Birthplace.
The Community Alert Awareness Evening will be held on October 24th at 8pm in Killavullen Community Centre. This will be a prime opportunity to meet out local Garda who will guide us through thr following: crime preventation, home protection, business protection, CCTV, text alert and incident reporting. It is also worth making people aware to know and display your postcode in an accessible place in your home and to make those who are important to you aware of the code too, as this is a very important detail for those of us living in more remote areas of the parish.
The popular annual Table Quiz for the Parish Christmas Party has been changed from Fri Nov 2nd to Friday November 9th in the Haven Bar at 930pm. A table of 4 is €40 and it is always a night of fun and banter The money raised goes towards treating the older members of Community to a Christmas Party. We would love to see new faces at this quiz, and appeal to all to make an effort to support this annual fundraiser for our esteemed members of the Parish.
The Christmas Party is planned for Fri Dec 7th.
The ever popular Christmas lights will be turned on the weekend of Dec 1st.
PARISH CHOIR
The wonderful choir which has graced many services and events are extending a welcome to anybody who wishes to join up and sing-along. Please contact Fiona Hannon or Fr Gerard if you wish know more.
LOCAL DRIFTERS
Congratulations goes to 3 local lads who have been busy in the drifting world last week. Conor and Jack Shanahan were taking part in the infamous World TIme Attack Challenge in Sydney Australia. Meanwhile in Irwindale California, James Deane defended and retained his World Champion status as he earned the Cup for the second year in a row in Formula Drift. This is an outstanding achievement and we look forward to the return of this magnificent trophy to Killavullen.