Buttevant

COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Buttevant Community Council having resumed their monthly meetings are already in the “throes” of activity for the good of the town and the local community. The Community Council is currently lobbying Councillors T.D’s and authoritative organisations and groups with a view to perfect the traffic situation at the Colaiste Mhuire entrance which is causing “mayhem”with the “willynilly” parking being practised by motorists parking at the entrance. This situation is an accident waiting to happen and no doubt will to be rectified until some serious accident occurs there.

The Community Council is also liasioning with “Bus Eireann” and Cork County Council with the possibility of erecting two bus shelters on the Main Street of Buttevant.

Litter is still a problem in the town with no respect being shown with the depositing of litter in all areas. The Community Council is contacting Cork County Council with the view of having at least a twiceweekly “streetsweep” and general landscape improvement.

Although everybody may not agree in general that the Community Council is of benefit to the town and there are those who are constantly “talking down” the organisation Buttevant Community Council is always to the forefront where Buttevant and its’ residents are concerned.

The Community Council and its’ officers are always available to offer help and adviceand direction to anyone who may need help with the relevant authorities governing bodies and organisation in obtaining the advice and help they need.

SLIMMING WORLD

A new “fitness and slimming” programme has commenced in Buttevant for all who may be interested in perfecting their already almost perfect body form and becoming more agile and fit for the now more than stressful world and lifestyle. The classes will be held in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant each Saturday commencing at 09.00a.m. All details can be had by contacting Paula on 0831912347.

TRACTOR RUN

A fundraising “TractorRun” was held on Sunday September 29th, the proceeds from which will be donated to “The Irish Motor Neurone Disease “which down through the years some people in the Buttevant area were unfortunate to have developed. This is a most disabilitating disease for which at the moment there is no known cure with experiments constantly being carried out.This event is dedicated to the memory of a local family member John Gayer formerly of Boherascrub, Buttevant who was struck down by the disease recently. Registration took place at”The Crossroads Bar” on the Chuchtown/ Liscarroll road and a tremendous turnout of all types of tractors and machinery was evident. Refreshments were available at “The Crossroads” in conjunction with the “run”. The amount of aponsorship and support was tremendous and attracted numerous onlookers along the way. No doubt the organisers of the event were overwhelmed and appreciative of the wonderful support and attendance.

BADMINTON

Buttevant Badminton Club has recommenced their weekly badminton sessions for the forthcoming “winter season”. The weekly training and game sessions are held in the Buttevant G.A.A. Hall. The sessions this season will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8.30. p.m. each night. Whilst the regular members will be in attendance the club is also welcoming “new attendees”who may be interested in becoming members. Why not give this activeand exciting game a try.

MOTORCYCLE RUN

The “Mick O’Regan Annual Memorial Motorcycle Run” was held on Saturday August 10th. 2019 and was well supported. This is the 07th. annual run and all bikers and forms of motorcycle machines attended and participated. The annual run was held as an annual fundraiserwith all proceeds going to the worthwhile organisation “PIETA HOUSE” which does outstanding work in the prevention of Selfharm and Suicide. Your support and generosity was greatly appreciated.

The cheque from the proceeds and donations from this annual fundraising event was presented to a representative from “Pieta House” Pat Duffy at a reception in “Kit Roche’s Bar” on last Saturday evening September 21st. This years’ “run” raised close on €35000 which is an outstanding amount of financial support for such a welldeserving cause. In total this annual event has raised close on €140000 since its’ Inception. Well done and congratulations to all involved.

RELIGIOUS

The local parish choir will continue rehearsals on the first Monday of each month commencing on Monday October 7th. 2019 between 07.15p.m. and 8.00p.m. New members will be welcomed.

Parish Folk Group: weekly lessons have resumed on Tuesday evenings at 07.00p.m.

The annual Station Masses continue throughout the Parochial Districts during October 2019.

Lisgriffin Folk Group has also resumed rehearsals and will continue weekly on Friday eve Inge in the Church between the hours of 6.00.p.m.and 0.00p.m. in lusive.

BAND WORKSHOP

Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire Buttevant has begun an afterschool band workshop. The school is on the lookout for instruments to complement the few instruments it has got. Donations of instruments from persons who no longer use them will be greatly acknowledged. Contact can be made with the school through the appropriate channels.

SOCCER CLUB

The club facilities are now a available for Parties Special Occasions and other celebratory occasions at very reasonable fees. All club facilities can be availed on for your special function. Further details can be had by contacting 0861276374

TIDY TOWNS

The tidy towns have arranged to meet on Thursday evenings at 07.00p.m. at Lombards’ Castle. It is their aim to keep the town looking colourful and in clean condition to be admired by locals visitors and passing commutersand maybe possible and potential businesses and developers. The group recently orgnised a local competition during the months of July 2019 and August 2019inclusive. No doubt by now the judging has been completed and the results will be made known as soon as possible.

BE VIGILANT

Following breakIns and robberies locally we would all do well to be on highalert and vigilant regarding our properties and neighbourhood. We should also be attentive to our elderly residents and living alone sick and infirm neighbours.

There is a CCTV system within the town but it does not cover all visible residential areas and is only accessible to some appointed persons. The majority of people also find that CCTV is an invasion of a persons private and personal persona. Crime is no longer committed during the hours of darkness and the majority of incidents happen during daylight hours.

We should be alert to and conscious of suspicious persons acting suspiciously and also be aware of unusual activities and suspicious vehicles operating in all areas. Always report whatever persons or unusual happenings you may perceiveor observe to the relevant authorities.

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 of €20000 was won recently and a new jackpot of €7250 is now on offer by entering the draw. The amount 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. Commencing with Tiny Tots classes at 12 noon. Intermediate classes will commence at 12.30p.m. and the Advanced class will begin at 1.30p.m. All information can be had by contacting Theresa Hynes on 0872324143.

ROAD RUNNING CLUB

Buttevant road running club continues to be very active in all forms of road runningand athletic meets throughout the local areas and further afield. Training sessions continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.15p.m. Please check the clubs’ Facebook for all details. Sunday morning runs meet each Sunday at the local Coop. HiVis vests/bibs are compulsory. All participants must be over 18years of age. The club can also be contacted by email at buttevantrc@gmail.com. New members are always welcome.

BINGO

The weekly bingo session in Buttevant continues weekly in the local G.A.A. Hall. There are numerous monetary prizes to be won with a substantial monetary jackpot to be won which is now the substantial sum of €5900 will continue to rise until won. There will also be an inhouse lottery and an extra sheet game. There is also a 50/50 draw for attendees.

HERITAGE GROUP

Buttevant Heritage Group recently celebrated National Heritage Week which took place again this year. The guided tours of local heritage and archaeological locations and buildings within the Buttevant area continue regularly. The local heritage walking tours continue as per usual each Saturday afternoon by appointment.

Buttevant Heritage Group will hold an illustrated talk on the Ecology and Heritage of our area. The talk will also discuss pollinated friendly plantings wildflower identification and the flora and fauna of our river bank. At the seminar there will also be tastings of wild foraged foods such as jams deserts sorbetsand sloe gin and blackberry wine. The appointed date is this Friday October 11th in the Muintir na Tire Hall of Buttevant Community Council. The presentation will commenceat 8.30p.m. There is no admission fee and it is hoped for a good attendance.

BALLET

Further to all the other activities available in the parish Buttevant has also a regular ballet class which is held weekly in the Muintir na Tire Hall. Membership is available to anyone who wishes to have their children learn the ballet form and the tutor Ms. Radcliffe who is a fully qualified instructor and teacher of the art can be contacted at the Muintir na Tire Hall during the weekly classes. beginning this weekend. Vigil Mass on Saturday evening in Lyre at 7.30pm. Sunday Mass times Kicorney 10am and Banteer 11.30am and 7pm.

DENISHORGANBOWLINGCLUB

Winter Competitions-Mikie Murphy joined up with Eugene O Sullivan and Mikie McAuliffe to grasp a last shot win over Ned Kelleher and Aaron Mackey and Keven Flynn. Danny Murphy and John Breen did the business with a last shot win over Maurice Cashman and Joanne Murphy. Mikie Murphy and Aaron Mackey had it all to do to take a last shot win off Ned Kelleher and Eugene O Sullivan. John Breen and Maurice Cashman and Joanne Murphy had a bowl of odds to spare over Keven Flynn and Mikie McAuliffe and Alisha Mackey.