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 2, between the hours of 2.00p.m and 5.30p.m. culminating in a spectacular electrifying “fireworks display” to brighten the evening darkness.
EXHIBITION
An exhibition has been organised to coincide with the anniversary of World War One which is being commemorated world-wide. 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 personell are entered. There will also be prayers offered following the weekly Sunday -11.30a.m. Mass in the graveyardadjacent to Sainy Marys’ Church main Street Buttevant. 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.
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 €20,000 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 Hynes.
CEMETERY
The annual rememberance Mass for the deceased of the parish will be held in Saint Marys’ Church Buttevant on Saturday November 10th at 6.30 p.m. There will be cemetery prayers in Lisgriffin Cemetery Buttevant on Sunday November 11th following the 10a.m. There will be cemetery prayers in the Church Cemetery Buttevant also on Sunday November 11th. Please advise all who may have persons interred in the relevant cemeteries.
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 €2500. The games get under way 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.
BE 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 this time. in hospital at the Parish. The Christmas Party is planned for Fri Dec 7th and is a very enjoable and much anticipated night for all.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Christmas lights will now be turned on following a Killavullen and Annakissa Community Children’s Christmas Mass on Dec 1st. There will be festive fun, treats and activities in Killavullen Community Centre afterward for the younger people & we also invite the adults to gather for a cuppa. As mentioned Santa has merely postponed! He has BIG! BIG! BIG! plans for his next visit! We thank you for your continued support and look forward to starting the festive season with you all on Dec 1st!
BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Jollytots Baby & Toddler group meet regularly in the Community Centre. Cheack out their Facebook page for details. The next date for meeting is November 29th between 1030am and 1230pm so save the date! Jollytots welcomes all parents, carers and guardians to this sociable and fun morning.
AWBEG MACRA
Awbeg Macra members have been known to talk the talk, especially Kate O’Regan who won the regional round of impromptu public speaking in Buttevant on the 5th of October. Best of luck to Kate in the National Semi Final on 24th November held in Glantane. Welcome home to our All Ireland winning Capers and Debating teams who went on the National Macra Prizewinners’ trip to Budapest. A great trip was organised with many cultural experiences!
Well done to Patrick O’Keeffe who won the regional round of beef stock-judging and did very well in the National finals.
Our members put their brain matter to the test in the National Final of The Farmer’s Journal Know your Agriculture Quiz on the Friday night of the Macra Rally in Clonmel Park Hotel. Huge congratulations to Adrian, Dan, John and Niall who came National Runners Up on the night.
Awbeg Macra’s Mystery tour will take place on Saturday 24th November 8pm. Always a fantastic night and spaces are filling up fast. €10 deposits will be collected at club soccer night this Friday at 8pm in Mourneabbey GAA pitch, followed by monthly club meeting in Derry’s, Mourneabbey.
A busy few weeks for Awbeg was finished off with having not one, but two Awbeg Mens’ teams and a Ladies team at the Regional Round of soccer held in Mallow. Congratulations are in order for the boys A team on winning out the competition after a series of grueling matches. Well done to the girls who narrowly lost the ladies’ final. Best of luck to the Mens’ team going through to the National Finals on 2nd December. For more details contact the Awbeg Macra Facebook page or club phone (085) 772 9798