Milestones of Kilshannig

KILSHANNIG GAA Club remembered the pioneers of Kilshannig G. A. A who annexed the first ever North Cork Novice F. Championship in 1953 beating Function Vale by 1-3 to 1-2.

They were special guests at the clubs dinner dance at the Isle of Skye Hotel on November 3rd. Present were Con Lynch, Michael O’Donovan,

Con O’Hanlon, Eddie Joe O’Connor, Ned O’Flynn, Dermot McDonnell, Liam Condon, Denis O’Riordan, Tim O’Sullivan, Denis Murphy, Billy Ring, Johnny Flynn, Willie O’Brien, Tom Heffernan, Patsy Mccarthy, Gerard O’Connor, Edser Roche, Joe Healy John Deady together with officials Fr. Cotter cc Chairman, David O’Leary and Con

Murphy. Absent were Frs. David Buckley and Patrick O’Sullivan, John Joe Scanlon R. I. P. and Sean Cremin R. I. P.

This year the Junior Footballers made an unexpected exit from the championship being beaten four points by Mallow. To prove that result a fluke they kept their best display of the past two years for the Fitzgerald Cup final in which they defeated the reigning county champions, Kildorrery, with a last minute goal.

The minor footballers, made up mainly of 15 and 16 year old lads, kept the colours high by reaching the final of a special competition and, in doing so, showed plenty of grit and determination which are the hallmarks of all kilshannig teams.

The Fitzgerald Cup result proves that the County Championshipis within our grasp. The players will have to pay a bit more attention to training especially in the early spring months. Supporters are requested to attend the A. G. M. in the pavilion, Glantane, Saturday January 15th. at 7. 30 pm.

To put the above notes in context the victory in 1953 was a milestone in the club’s history. The parish was represented by a number of teams based around the various village in the parish up to 1945 when a united parish wide G. A. A. Club was formed at a meeting held in Glenogue National School in early spring 1945. The new club was named Kilshannig United and the following officers were elected-: President Canon Cowhey, Vice Presidents Frs. Fitzgerald and Wall, Chairman Don Dennehy, Sec. Pat O’Callaghan, Assistant Sec. Christy Kelleher, Treasurer Fr, Kennedy.

Lombardstown ICA

Mary Geaney , Secretary, reports a successful year for the 40 members.

The guild hosted many demonstrations and lectures and 12 members attended courses at An Grianan. Educational tours of Rathduff Cheese Co, Ballyclough Co- Op. and Ballyclough IC were arranged and conducted by Tom O’Callaghan, Beeing.

There were lectures on the menopause, heart disease, gardening and cookery.

The guild held their dance and chicken supper at the Blackwater Inn last November. A bring and buy sale in aid of Nazareth House building fund was held on Dec. 3rd.

Set dancing classes are well attended every Monday night in the “Tech”. The highlight of the year was an enjoyable outing to Dublin arranged jointly with Ballyclough I. C. A.

Committee members for 1978 were:- President Mrs. Josie Ryan, treasurer Mrs. Nora Noonan”

The Lombardstown Guild of the Irish Countrywomens Association was founded on 21/10/1948 at a meeting held in the creamery managers office in Lombardstown with the kind permission of manager Dan Joe Ryan who initially chaired the meeting until officers were elected. About 30 ladies attended and members of the County Organisation were also present. The following officers were elected

President - Joan Lyons.

Vice President -Mrs John O’Brien Secretary - Miss Mary O’Neill. Treasurer - Josie Ryan

‘Beeing’ Sports

Beeing Sports celebrated its Diamond Jubilee year with three top class fixtures.

The large number of athletes competing in the Senior Open/Novice meeting on July 2nd. provided a great day’s entertainment. The highlights were the victory of John Delaney, Leevale A. C. in the Corbett Memorial Mile and the performance of Thomas Kenny, Fermoy A. C. who won the Eamon Waters Memorial Cup for the best all-rounder.

Two Juvenile meetings were held this year. On July 6th a large number of local athletes participated in the Parish Sports.

Many athletes from clubs all over the county competed in the Open Juvenile Meeting on Sunday 9th July. The I. M. P. trophy for the best club was retained by Blarney A. C.

Plans have already been made to hold three meetings again in 1979. The Sports Committee requests the support of its patrons in the coming year.

Beeing Hall

At the beginning of the year minor improvements were carried out at the hall. The first function of 1978 was a party for the Senior Citizens in the first week of January.

The Tops of the Parish concerts again packed the hall on two Sunday nights in March. Beeing Festival July 2-9th. proved a success despite the cold weather. It was organised by the Hall Committee in conjunction with the Sports Committee.