Boherbue
COVID-19
In the uncertain times when families are worried about the future, exams, weddings etc, its pleasing to see the number of organisations at national level that rare on standby to help with advice and counselling where required.
Also, at local level and in different ways many have stepped up to the mark with the SuperValu and Co-op stores taking price of place with their home delivery service which is carried out in such a friendly manner.
Our parish priest, Fr Jim Kennelly is constantly at your beck and call with sound advice.
The local garda Charlie McCarthy and his colleagues are only one phone call away while Postwoman Nora Breen has become such an important link to the outside world for many homes.
The post office and pharmacy provide an invaluable service.
Likewise, the local Water Curator, Eddie Bradley and Luke Hurley, manager of the modern sewerage treatment facility are doing unseen work.
The GAA club have a list of names on hand to help while many individuals are performing kind and neighbourly acts.
Another group who deserve special mention are the teenagers and young men and women who have acted with great maturity and deserve credit for the way they have conducted themselves during this unexpected summer holiday. This pandemic has brought out the best in a lot of people, something not previously visible in many cases but something that was there only to harvest it.
Lets hope that we have all learned the lesson that we need one another for survival.
TIDY TOWNS
In addition to last week’s Tidy Towns report, this week we make special reference to the continued work and improvements a McAuliffe Avenue, where a number of residents are involved in the Tidy Towns Committee.
Each evening they are at work and the fruits of their labour are there to be seen.
Further out the
Knocknagree
road opposite the Educare Centre is the ‘Gneeves Garden’ which is really taking shape and as soon as the present lockdown is lifted and its once again permitted and safe to work in groups further developments which have been planned will commence.
PIETA HOUSE
Boherbue GAA Club 5k or 10k walk/run in aid of Pieta House had over 260 participants which raised over €8,000 for this important group of people who do such charitable work – there at all times to answer the call th those who reach out for help.
The support was overwhelming and humbling stated chairperson Eileen Casey O’Connor with runners in Canada, USA, the UK, Abu Dhabi and Holland which showed the exiles have not forgotten their roots.
Well done to all involved, the club itself, the participants who covered over 1500k and those who contributed financially to this cry for help. With the Darkness into Light cancelled due to Covid 19, everyone is so important to those at Pieta House. on Monday night next May 18th.. 2020 at 10.06pm.. Next week Jimmy will look back over the past 30 years of Around The Fireside to produce a programme from the archives each week while the present restrictions continue.. Make sure you tune in on Monday night next.
ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
All Masses and Devotions in St. Michael’s Church have been cancelled until further notice .
COMHALTAS
All music and singing classes in Freemount Heritage Centre have been cancelled until further notice. All meetings etc.have also been cancelled. The Heritage Centre will remain closed until further notice.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL– to the ongoing restrictions because of Covid 19 ,regular Masses cannot go ahead as scheduled. Offerings for the Spring Stations and Easter Dues may be handed in to the Parochial House, Milford; at Casey’s Shop, Freemount; or to Mike Larkin ,Tullylease.
MASS BROADCASTS–Mass is broadcast every weekday at 10.30 am on the R.T.E. News Now Channel on television. On Sundays there is a Mass on R.T.E. 1 television at 11 am on every second week. On the other Sundays there is a Service at this time but there is a Mass on those Sundays on R.T.E. News Now Channel at 2 pm. If you go to the website,www.churchservices.tv any day , you will have a choice of several Masses that you can follow on computer, laptop or other device.
CHURCH REOPENING– Churches in the parish will reopen on Monday May 18th for visitation only. The three churches are being deep cleaned. A hand steriliser has been fitted in the three church porches. Please use this and observe social distancing when visiting any of the churches.
OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
Just a thought ,while you are confined to your home why don’t you look up your supply of old photographs and send them to us with a caption .We can send them to the weekly paper or we can put them on our parish website for posterity . The e-mail address is freemountarchive@gmail.com. Start searching.!!!!!
FREEMOUN NATIONAL SCHOOL ENROLMENT
Freemount National School invites any parent who is enrolling, or considering enrolment of their child for the academic year 20202021 to email the school at your earliest convenience.
On receipt of your email a link to an informative online padlet page will be sent to you. The padlet was created as an alternative to the enrolment evening which had been scheduled for March. For those who need an enrolment form, it can be printed from the padlet page which will also include the Junior Infants booklist.
The school can be emailed at freemountns@gmail.com All enrolment forms, together with a copy of your child’s birth cert should be posted to Freemount National School, Freemount, Charleville, Co.Cork. P56 FN30 before May 29th 2020".
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Freemount Community Development Association wish you and your families well during the next phase in the battle to keep Covid-19 from our doors. The fantastic community spirit is evident and thanks to everyone who continues to help out those older and more vulnerable neighbours during these challenging times.
Now as restrictions begin to unlock and we move through the roadmap for reopening society and business over the coming months remember to contact (083)4589222 if you or if you know of anyone who could use some help with shopping, collecting prescriptions, or support in any way.
COMMUNITY HELPLINE
Remember too that Cork County Council COVID-19 Community Support Programme is there to assist vulnerable members of the community or those living alone. The supports provided are collection and delivery of groceries, essential household items, medication and fuel. Freecall 1800805819 or Text 085 8709010 8am to 8pm 7 days a week for advice on Social Isolation issues, delivery of food and meals, assistance with Garda related matter
HISTORY WEBSITE
If you would like to keep up with the progress of our history website,please log on to www.freemountvillage.com. You might see your own photo. We would also like to hear from you.
SMILE AWHILE
Come on you politicians and get your act together And get a new government up and running again,
Through recession and bad weather we have helped one another
So together we will stop this virus covid Is feidir linn.
Smile Awhile
My present wife is oh so happy with all the jobs I’m doing around And cutting lawns.
Even the weeds are afraid to put their heads now overground. Smile Awhile
So keep your six foot distance and please smile awhile.
PS. Always borrow from a pessimist as he won’t be expecting it back!!!
Paddy Collins
NOTES
Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm E-Mail osullivanpj38@gmail.com