Buttevant
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Buttevant Community Council has organised “A Christmas Street Market” to celebrate the festive season of 2018. There will be numerous stalls positioned throughout the Main Street area of the town displaying all types of products goods and festive fayre for the public to view and also perhaps purchase which may also be utilised as possible Christmas gifts. There will also be lots of entertainment throughout the afternoon which will be suitable for all ages. Fun and enjoyment will be the order of the day and all are welcome to come out and enjoy themselves. The market will take place on Sunday December 2nd 2018 between the hours of 2.00p.m and 5.30p.m.culminating in a spectacular electrifying “fireworks display” to brighten the vening darkness.
EXHIBITION
An exhibition has been organised to coincide with the anniversary of World War One which is being commemorated worldwide. The exhibition will take place on November 11th. 2018 and will have a lot of material connected with this tragic and never to be forgotten war for military enthusiasts. The exhibition will take place in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant and will take place between the hours of 10.00a.m. and 4.00p.m. inclusive. The occasion will also include a commemorative ceremony to remember those who died in the war and will be held in Saint Johns’ churchyard where several military person ell are entered. A great deal of research and collection of artefacts has gone into to the organising of this event and a good attendance is anticipated.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
This group of voluntary membersare constantly working for the bettermentof Buttevant and its’ residents. Though the members may not be visible on the ground they are working away tirelessly in the background sourcing out the requirementsgrants and all other available resources that are available to make Buttevant a great place to live work where possible and rear a family in. The community council is currently on a fact-finding mission and is anxious to get the views and ideas of all residents clubs and business associations and owners which would and could impact on the future development of Buttevant and environs and its’ residents. Now is the time for all interested parties to become involved in the future of your town. Be proud of the place you have chosen as your home and your future for you and your family.
PIETA HOUSE
The organising committee and the participants of the Mick O’Regan Memorial Motorcycle Runrecently presented a cheque the proceeds of the 2018 event to the representatives of the Pieta House Organisation. This event is always well supported and raises a great deal of finance for this worthy organisation. This year the run accumulated the enormous amount of €30019 which will provide much needed and valuable funding toward this valuable service. The memorial run is celebrating six years in existence and over this period of time has raised the sizeable financial sum of over €100000-. Congratulations and well done to all concerned.
PARKING
Parking is still causing major problems on the Station Road Buttevant with the indiscriminent parking by parents and guardians of pupils attending the local Colaiste Mhuire secondary school in that area. There is a continuous build-up of traffic at morning and evening times as parents park “willy nilly” and dangerously adjacent to the school. The parking of vehicles is also affecting businesses in the industrial park close to the school as parents show no respect towards the businesses operating in the business park. Now with the winter evenings darkining earlier the situation will become more dangerous and treachourus.
It is now time for both the school authority and the County Council to come together to work out an immediate and amicable solution to the situation. Many elected councillors and T.D. have indicated their willingness to help resolve the situation but none as yet have made any advnces to those concerned to resolve the situation. It is hoped to arrange a meeting in the immeneny future between the local governing authorities local representatives and the school authorities to fast forward what will soon be an area of a severe tragic accident. The current debacle is an accident waiting to happen which will eventually have serious consequences.
LOTTERY
Buttevant Soccer Club promotes a weekly local lottery draw to help finance the clubs’ expenses and activities. The winning or sharing of the substantial monetary jackpot rests on the choice of four lucky numbers to match the four lucky numbers drawn on draw night. The lottery jackpot now stands at €20000- and will continue to rise until won by some lucky entrant. The draw takes place weekly on Thursday night at an appointed local public venue.. Your support is greatly appreciated.
DORADA DANCE SCHOOL
Dorada school of dance continues to be a major player in the entertainment scene of Buttevant with their weekly classes continuing to nurture dance drama and entertainment in general in all the pupils attending. The weekly classes are held in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant on Saturdays and have resumed at the usual appointed times for the different grades. All information can be had by contacting Theresa on 087-2324143.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations and well done to the successful Micheal MacCarthaigh U16- hurling team who won the Under16-County Hurling Championship Final in Castletoenroche on Sunday evening last. The opposition were Castlelyons who were no match for the local team. With the Buttevant team notching up a spectacular final score. Well done to playersmentors and supporters.
BINGO
The
weekly
bingo
session continues in Buttevant on Monday night in the local G.A.A. Hall with numerous monetary prizes to be won. There is a substantial bingo jackpot to be won as well as an in-house lottery and an extra sheet game. There is also a 50/50- draw for attendees. The jackpot now stands at €2300. The games get under at 8.30p.m.
SVP HELPLINE
Buttevant Saint Vincent de Paul association has a dedicated helpline for those in the community who may need assistance to provide for themselves or their families. Please contact -0860209477 in strictest confidence.
ALERT
With the arrival of the dark winter evenings and probable incliminent weather conditions do be alert to the needs conditions and general care of your elderly living alone or infirm neighbour and keep a watchful eye-out for their well-being.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to those who have suffered a bereavement or personal loss recently.
WELL WISHES
Well wishes go to those who are ill at home or in hospital at this time.