BUTTEVANT
RELAXATION OF RESTRICTIONS
Many of the activities recently suspended due to the pandemic have returned, to their relevant training, and playing programmes. Please consult your relevant organisation, locally, and also search your organisations’ social media.
VOLUNTARY HELP/ PARTICIPATION
Many of you, may have noticed, over last weekend that Cork County Concil dispatched a team of workers, to Buttevant Town on a general clean-up and tidy/make-over, to improve the appearance of the town, having suffered commercially, financially, employment areas, and community life, in general, with the introduction of the “Covert-19Pandemic” restrictions.
This initiative was introduced to help raise the spirits, mentally and physically, of those residents, who were house-bound and restricted in their daily life, and routines.
As a result, Buttevant Community Council, asking local residents, who may have a Community Tree, or Flower/Seat Display, adjacent to their house, dwelling or business, would they, if possible, or when convenient, to them, to water the trees, or plants, and keep their area, tidy, and presentable, to make our town, viable, attractive to the passing footfall, and to possibly, new residents, or potential businesses, and development. Your help, no matter how , or in what ever way, will be greatly appreciated.
Do support local businesses, enteprises and developments, and employment, locally. Keep, your business local, and your locality in business. Thanking you in anticipation of your grateful support.
OUR LADY’S HOLY WELL
Since time immorial, shrines’ and Holy Wells in remote country areas, have been part of Irish life, folklore, and places of worship, for generations. Many of these places,of adoration, and prayer, have been neglected, and overgrown, from lack of care, and attention, and regular make-over.
Recently in Buttevant a former holy well has been cleared-up, resurrected, and made more than presentable, again to be used as a place of prayer, adoration, and peaceful contemplation, for everybody to visit. The Holy Well can be visited, by entering the Waterhouse Works area, via the Doneraile Road entrance. Proceed along, with the Awbeg River, on your right-hand side, passing the Weir adjacent to the former Mill, and proceed along that track, and the “Well”, will become visible to you as you proceed along, through what was once used, as a regular trail, and country walk, in former times.
This Holy Well has been cleared, cleaned and given a new look by some young, determined and dedicated, Buttevant persons. The whole plan, and work, was carried out, and completed by, local electrical contractor, John Pat Murphy, assisted by local resident, Damien Lordan, with the “Art Work” and general appearance, and presentation, carried-out by John Pat Murphys’ daughter, Ellie Murphy.
Congratulations, and well done, to these three local Buttevant residents, for their industrious, and dedication, to their work, and endeavour.
COVID-19-PANDEMIC
With the easing, of some of the regulations, enforced to combat the prevailing Covid-19 Pandemic, this week sees some leniency, with regard to public movement, staying-apart, and some general people activities. There are still many conditions, in place, to be adhered to, to help people combat the transfer of the virus, as well as the possibility of contracting, the fatal disease. There will be more reductions, of the present prevailing climate, society activities, provided that the whole of society, communities and the general public adhere to the prevailing conditions.
CANCELLATIONS
Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus pandemic in Ireland all social sporting entertainment and large meetings congregations and any event where there would be large gatherings of the public have been cancelled or curtailed on the island of Ireland. The government has “outlawed” all events where crowds would congregate to combat the possibility of the “virus” being transmittted to members of the public and causing medical problems and undue hardship.
Public houses restaurants hotels entertainment centres sporting grounds and venues where the public may gather in large numbers have been ordered to close these venues until further notice. Many businessesand commercial enterprises have fallen victim to this lifechanging pandemic which is now prevalent all over the world. There will be a constant policing of public places countrywide and the presence of Garda and Military Personnel will be permanently visible at all public places.
Please be mindful and adhere to the news bulletins and media conferences from the medical professionals and the health service executive and relevant medical organisations .
The future of the country financially industrially economically and all aspects of life as we know it depends aa on everybody being vigilant co–operative voluntarily available and concerned for the wellbeing of our families relatives neighbours and the public at large at this serious threat to all our future lives.
COLAISTE PLANNING PERMISSION APPLICATION
The application, for planning permission, by the local second level Colaiste Mhuire, Buttevant, is still with the relevant authority, for scrutiny. The application is for the provision of, a “Twenty Space Drop Off Area”, with an “Acess Roadway”. The application also includes provision of “FootPaths”, and “Vehicular Entrance”, for the development. There is also an application, included, for the extension of “The Staff Car Park”, by “Twelve-Spaces”, and all the ancillary site-works. Here is hoping for, a successful result, and speedy-commencement.
ENROLMENTS
Enrolments for potential students wishing to attend Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire Buttevant (Primary School) for the school period commencing on September2020 are now being taken. All details can be obtained by contacting the school office on 022/23506 at your earliest convenience
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Buttevant Community Council are already to the forefront 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 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. Talks and consultations are ongoing between the Community Council and Bus Eireann.
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 and also the possibility of having a “litter warden” patrolling the town area and environs on certain days of the week. ]#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 you and your pets. The droppings are unsightly and can cause pedestrians young and notsoyoung to have an unexpected fall when the residue is stepped on. Do take care and be aware of the dangers your pets’ depositing can cause.
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 organisations in obtaining the advice and help they may need and there is no fee charge or renumeration for the necessary service required.
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.
The All Weather Pitch is also available to hire for interested groups and organisations. Please contact the clubhouse on 02241025for details. All club activities are available on Facebook:Buttevant Soccer Club and on Twitter: @buttevantsoccer.
BE VIGILANT
Following breakins and robberies locally we would all do well to be on high alert 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. A new jackpot of €9500 can now be won 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.
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.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended, to those who have suffered a bereavement, or personal loss, recently. Sincerest condolences, are offered, to relatives, neighbours, and friends, whose funerals, we were unable to attend.
WELL WISHES
Well wishe go to those who are ill, at home or in hospital at this time.