AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Ballyhea LOTTO
The lotto was held on Monday, November 11, at the Idle Hour. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,700. The Numbers were 1, 15, 42. Lucky dips: €30 TJ Garvey c/o David Garvey, €30 Leanne McCarthy c/o John McCarthy, €30 Marie Harty c/o Jim Codd. You can play the lottery online @locallotto.ie and thank you for your continued support.
CHURCH NEWS
MASS TIMES – Weekend Masses Saturday, November 23 ( Vigil) 7.30 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 8.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Weekday Masses: Morning Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. each morning, Monday, November 25, to Saturday, November 30, at 10 a.m.
There will be Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday after 10 a.m. Mass till 11 a.m. Confessions will be heard before the Vigil Mass on Saturday evening.
Feast of Christ the King: Next Sunday, November 24, is the feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday in the Liturgical year. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 11 a.m. Mass and will continue till 2 p.m., concluding with Rosary and Benediction.
MONTH OF NOVEMBER – The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls. Feast days for the coming Week: Monday the 25th: St Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr Tuesday the 26th: St Martin of Arades Wednesday the 27th: St Fergal, bishop and martyr. Thursday the 28th: St Catherine Laboure Friday the 29th: St Brendan of Birr. Saturday the 30th: St Andrew, Apostle.
The new 2019-2020 Altar list for the Holy Souls is being compiled. Please forward the names of those whom you wish to have included in the new list. Purgatorial Society forms are available in the church Porch.
COLLECTORS FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER – 7.30 p.m. (Vigil) Catherine Horgan, Bernie Crowley, 8.30 a.m. John O’Sullivan, 11 a.m. Con Walsh.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS THIS WEEKEND – Saturday ( Vigil) James Codd, Sunday 11 a.m. Carmel Roche.
READERS THIS WEEKEND – Saturday ( Vigil) Geraldine McNamara. Sunday 11 a.m. Catherine Mackessy.
FLOWERS THIS WEEK – Teresa O’Keeffe.
COUNTERS THIS WEEK – Ger O’Shea, John Cooke
CHURCH CHOIR – The choir has resumed on Sunday at 11 a.m. Mass. New members are always welcome.
DISPENSATION FROM SERVILE WORK – In view of the poor weather which we have experienced over the past few months, a general dispensation is granted from the obligation to abstain from all unnecessary servile work on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation, from Ascension Thursday till October 31.
ST. JOSEPH’S FOUNDATION
CHURCH GATE COLLECTION – The annual church gate collection in aid of St Joseph’s Foundation will take place on Saturday, and Sunday, November 23 24. Your support is hugely important in enabling the Foundation to maintain the services being provided for people with disabilities.
GRAND DRAW RESULTS
The Grand Draw sponsored by CPH and Husqvarna took place in the Corbett Court on Friday last, November 15. First Prize John Buicke. Second prize Noreen Roche. Third Prize Anne O’Riordan. Hampers: Teresa Gleason, Con Walsh, Cecilia Mansfield, Joan O’Mahony, Eilish Lane Nagle, Noel O’Brien. Chocolates: Mike O’Mahony, Anita Toner, Mary O’Flynn and Tom Lenihan.
CHARLEVILLE FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB.
Charleville Flower and Garden Club will hold their annual Christmas Gala demonstration on Monday, November 25, in the Charleville Park Hotel at 8 p.m. Demonstrator Ann O’Hara. Hampers on the door ticket.
Proceeds will go to Local Charities Great night assured. All Welcome.
CHRISTMAS ANNUAL
In preparation for the publication of the Christmas annual, local Clubs and Associations are asked to forward a precis of their activities over the last 12 months. Please forward same before November 15 to geraldineegan0@gmail.com or contact 086 3016859.
ABANDONED BICYCLE
A bicycle was abandoned at the church railings in the church grounds. Would the owner please make contact with the parish priest to make arrangements to remove it.
GAELTACHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are now being taken for the Gaeltacht Scholarship 2020. Note that this updated GAA Scholarship application form is required by the college with every application. This is important in order to verify the applications and to enforce the scheme on a first come first served basis. Please also be aware that the Cork scholarship scheme applies to Coláiste na Mumhan, Beal Atha’n Ghaorthaidh ONLY and does not apply to any other Gaeltacht college. Any queries please contact club secretary Ger O’Shea. Dates of courses, fees, application forms and any further details are also available on colaistenamumhan.
DO YOU WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDER?
Ballyhoura Rural Services are seeking to combat isolation by recruiting, training and organising volunteer befrienders to support and assist individuals who are experiencing physical, social and emotional isolation. Details available from Maria O’Sullivan, Volunteer Co-ordinator at 022 59984 or mosullivan@ballyhouraruralservices.org.
GAA NOTES
CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – The club’s AGM will take place on Friday, November 29, at 8 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS – Congratulations to Kilshannig Junior Footballers on winning the county title recently.
CORK GAA CLUBS DRAW – The Cork GAA Clubs draw was launched recently and is a great fundraiser for the club which goes towards the development of facilities and grounds in the club. Club members will be selling tickets shortly for the 2019/2020 draw. All support is greatly appreciated. The new draw will be commencing on November 1 with the September and October draws taking place. The draw has over €450,000 worth of prizes. Cost of draw of €100 which can be paid online, by direct debit or cash. Current members will be contacted by their promoter. If you are interested in participating or know someone who might be, please contact any committee member or contact Ger O’Shea for more details. All funds go for club developments. Thanks to everyone who is in the draw, your support is greatly appreciated and invaluable.
ONLINE SHOP – The club’s online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at oneills.com/shop-by-team/ GAA/ireland/ballyhea-GAA.html
INSTAGRAM – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub.
COMMUNITY ALERT
Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.
MEN ON THE MOVE
Ballyhea Men on the Move is back and will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays in the Gym in the new complex in Ballyhea GAA Club. All ages (currently ranging from 30’s to 60’s) and all levels of fitness catered for, and participants from outside Ballyhea are very welcome. Please come and along and try it out. Contact Jim Codd at 087 9223939 for information. Have fun and get fit.
SPEEDING
Speeding is still continuing to be an issue through the parish so please be aware of the speed limit of 60km.
Buttevant PANTO.
Plans and rehearsals are in full swing for the annual PANTO which is promoted by Buttevant PANTO Club in association with the Dorada School of Dance Buttevant. This annual extravaganza is always eagerly awaited for and both participants and audiences are always waiting in anticipation for the Curtain Up date. As yet the title of this years’ theme is not known but will become more public as the actual performance date approaches.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.
The annual Christmas Bazaar in aid of Saint Johns’ Church of Ireland Church Buttevant is now an annual event in the locality. There are always numerous stalls displaying and selling seasonal items to raise much needed funds to keep this ancient and preserved building intact. There will be home produce seasonal gifts bricabrac and numerous other items on offer during the event. There will also be a surprise visitor to meet the young children as Santa will make a surprise visit at the bazaar. Your admission ticket will also entitle you to a Cuppa and a delicious cake. Your support will much appreciated.
GOOD LUCK.
Good luck and best wishes are extended to local farmer and community activist John Coughlan Buttevant who is contesting the position to become National President of The Irish Farmers Association for the coming elective period.
John is and always has been on the frontline where concerns need to the addressed concerning agricultural matters and farming concerns for farming families and their needs and entitlements John is well equippedand experienced for the position having served throughout the years on many national organisations and committees where farming and agricultural matters are involved. Go neirie do Bothar Leat leis an turas seo.
BUTTEVANT COMMUNITY COUNCIL.
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 mayhemwith the willynilly parking being practised by motorists parking at the entrance. This situation is an accident waiting to happen and no doubt will not be rectified until some serious accident occurs there.
Parents and guardians should realise the dangerous situation they are causing by obstructing passing traffic and also by parking in the industrial estate where businesses are working hard to make a living. Please be more considerate when and where you park when dropping off your childrenattending the Colaiste.
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.
Some dog owners are still oblivious when it comes to cleaningup when their canine and feline pets have deposited their poohdroppings on the footpaths and walkways within the town. It takes very little time to gather up the animal residue and take it home with your pets.
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 may need.
SLIMMING WORLD.
A new fitness and slimming programme has commenced in Buttevant. 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 FUNDRAISING RUN.
A fundraising TractorRun was held on Sunday September 29 the proceeds from which were donated to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease.
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. The amount of aponsorship and support was tremendous and attracted numerous onlookers along the way.
BADMINTON.
Buttevant Badminton Club has recommenced their weekly badminton sessions in the Buttevant G.A.A. Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 08.30p.m.
RELIGIOUS.
The local parish choir will continue rehearsals on the first Monday of each month between 07.15p.m. an 08.00p.m. New members are always welcome.
Parish Folk Groupweekly lessons have resumed on Tuesday evenings at 07.00p.m.
Lisgriffin Folk Group has also resumed rehearsals and will continue weekly on Friday evenings in the Church between the hours of 06.00.p.m.and 07.00p.m. inclusive.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Christmas Party organised by the Mercy Day Care Centre will be held at The Black Rose Bar/ Crossroads Bar Buttevant on Sunday December 01st. 2019 at 02.30 p.m. All details can be had by contacting the Mercy Day Care Centre Buttevant as soon as possible.
HOLY SOULS.
Petition forms and envelopes are available on the table at the Church door for parishioners who may wish to have their deceased relatives included in Church Masses during the month of November2019.
CAROL SERVICE.
The annual Christmas Carol Service is again being held this year in Saint Marys’ Church Buttevant.
This annual service will be held on Sunday December 08th. 2019 at 07.OOp.m. and will include all the local schools musical groups and choral organisations offering a varied programme of seasonal songs melodies and music.
Liscarroll ATHLETIC CLUB NOTES
CROSS COUNTRY – This Sunday, November 24, the Irish Life all-Ireland Novice under-23 and Juvenile Even age Cross Country Championships will take place in Abbottstown Co Dublin. Johnny Murphy will be the club’s only athlete competing on the day. Johnny will represent his club, he will also be a member of the Cork and Munster Teams in the boys under-14 Race. We wish Johnny the Best of luck on Sunday. Next Sunday, December 1, the Munster Intermediate and Juvenile ‘ B’ Cross Country Championships will take at Two Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary.
This is the final day of Munster Cross Country.
INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Only five weeks till the Indoor Championships which will take place in Nenagh Indoor Stadium on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Men and Women under-20 and under-23 Championships along with Juvenile Combined Events ages boys and girls under-11 to under-16. Athletes should be preparing for these events by attending the various club training sessions each week.
TRAINING – Training for athletes under-13 and younger in Dromina hall every Monday from 7.00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Training as usual for athletes under-14 and older in Liscarroll GAA grounds (weather permitting) and on Friday in Charleville from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.
Little Athletics every Thursday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Halla Churchtown; €2 per child per night. New members welcome.
CROSS COUNTRY DATES – Sunday, November 24: all-Ireland Juvenile Even Age Cross Country at Abbotstown, Dublin.
Sunday, December 1; Munster Juvenile B, and Intermediate X-Country at Two Mile Borris, Tipperary.
Sunday, December 15; all-Ireland Juvenile Uneven Age and Novice X Country.
MUNSTER INDOORS 2020 AT NENAGH – Sunday, January 5; Munster under-11 to 16 Combined Events and under-20 and 23 Championships
Sunday, January 19; Munster Juvenile Relays and Some under-12 to 19 Field Events
Saturday, February 15; Munster under-nine-11 Indoor Championships and Women and Men Walks +
3K CHAMPIONSHIPS – Sunday, February 16; Munster Senior and Masters Championships.
Saturday/Sunday, February 22/23; Munster under-12 to 19 Indoor Championships.
ALL IRELAND INDOORS 2020 – Sat. February 29/Sun. March 1; Senior Indoors at AIT Athlone.
Sunday, March 8; Masters Indoors at AIT Athlone.
Saturday/Sunday, March 28/29; Juvenile Indoors Day 1 and two at AIT Athlone.
Sunday, April 4; Juvenile Indoors Day three at AIT Athlone.