Castlegregory
SOME GREAT NEWS.
The grant money for the playground has been offered, along with the amazing fundraising locally we now have all the money for the project to go ahead.
A massive thank you to everybody who has helped and donated along the way, this could only have be achieved by the help and support of the community.
We are now in talks with the contractors who are hoping to start work shortly after Easter.
We will keep you all updated.
NOTICE
It has come to our attention that people have been dumping furniture back at the West End Hall. This is not the proper place to do this. Could you please cease and desist doing so.
ATTENTION
The defibrillator has been taken from Maurice Fitzgeralds Pub and put in a box outside the doors of Spar so that it is more available to people at all hours of the day/night. Thanks to Maurice for housing it all these years and thanks to Michael for allowing us to use his wall.
QUIZ NIGHT
A fundraising quiz will be held at the Green Room Bar on Wednesday, April 4, at 9 p.m. in aid of Maharees Conservation Assocciation. The Brandon Bay HM/10k event – chosen charities announced for 2018: Did you know that each year the Brandon Bay HM/10k event chooses various charities with whom they donate some of the proceeds of the event? This year, we have decided to keep things very close to home again and we are absolutely delighted to announce that we will be donating to the following bodies after our event in July: The Maharees Conservation Association CLG/The Mike Deane + Jamie Wrenn cancer charity walk/ Meánscoil Nua an Leith. TriuighCastlegregory National School. Remember, you can register now at brandonbayhalfmarathon.com. Also, a huge thanks once again to all the local sponsors that have come on board again for 2018, the support has been overwhelming.
SUMMER FESTIVAL
We bring you good news, people of Castlegregory. Maura Cronin and Eileen O’Grady have volunteered to run the summer festival. They deserve a lot of credit and a big thank you from all the people in the parish. They didn’t just complain because we weren’t going to have one, they volunteered to take charge. Thank you, ladies. We would hope that if they ask for help, you will oblige.
As for the rest of the summer the Community Council has an event or festival planned for every weekend. Come along to any and/or all events and enjoy yourselves. 2018 will be the year of ‘The summer-Long Festival’.
KERRY HOSPICE FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY WALK.
Takes place on March 30 starting at 11 a.m. from Bowler’s Cross. Sponsorship forms are available from either Ruth Bowler (066 7139201) or Rosarii O’Donnell (066 7139129). Everyone is welcome to participate in this enjoyable occasion to raise money for the vital services of the Kerry Hospice.
CASTLEGREGORY BOOK FEST
In Recognition of International Book Day Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 23, email nhn@ crainintl.com Phone 087 4339528.
THE COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP
Is happy to announce that applications for alarms are being processed and approved. Even if you have an alarm that is no longer working you can apply. Please contact the office.
CASTLEGREGORY COMMUNITY GAMES
I am happy to answer any query if anyone wishes to text me at 087 9246054. Margaret. Full details on all events are on the Community Games website.
TIDY TOWNS
If there is anyone interested in getting involved with Tidy Towns, call the office 7139422. It is the start of the New Year. Please get involved with your community.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Tuesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Clubrooms.
CHIROPODIST
Will be in the Small Hall on Tuesdays April 10 and May 29. For house visits contact Michelle, Active Retired at 087 7871845.
CASTLEGREGORY GAA
Membership is now due for 2018. Cost €30 for non-playing single member and €50 for a couple and can be paid to any committee member.
Old Fire Station is now open as a gym for new members. For more information contact Colm Sills or Seán Spillane at 087 2572662.
GOLF CLUB
Men’s Club. Sunday, March 24, 18 Hole S/F (second round spring league) first, Jim O’Sullivan (14) 46 points. Second, John McAuliffe (27) 44 points, Seán Spillane (16) 41 points (back nine)
Lady Seniors nine hole S/F Marion Bourke (28) 16 points.
Ladies’ Competition Friday, March 23, Sunday the 25th, 18 Hole S/F. First Jackie Moriarty (36) 40 points, second Marilyn Spillane
(34) 40 points, third, Mary Moriarty (36) 38 points.
Fixtures for next week. Lady Seniors. Wednesday the 28th, nine hole S/F draw at 10.00.
Men Thursday the 29th, nine Hole S/F 9.30.
Ladies’ Club. Friday, March 30, 18 Hole Open Mixed three person Scramble, timesheet in operation.
Men’s Club Sunday, April 1, 18 Hole S/F (round three spring league) Shotgun start 8.30.
Nine Hole mixed re-entry continuing till Friday next, March 30,
Raffle for large Hamper will continue till Friday, March 30.
Easter ‘Build-a-Hamper’ – nine Hole ReEntry
The club will be running a nine Hole Re-Entry, Easter ‘BuildA-Hamper’ competition. The competition is open from now till Good Friday, March 30. Entry €5, Re-Entry €3.
Men: White Markers, Ladies:
Red Markers. Best three Combined Cards.
NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS
A Pay-It-Forward Movement sponsored by Crain International: Please contact Sharon Crain, eolane@me.com, 087 4339528.
WHIST
Every Thursday evening from 8 p.m. in the clubrooms.
Results on March 22. Ladies: First Kathleen Hennessy two nd Helen O’Mahony. Interval: Eileen Kennedy, Margaret Maunsell. Gents: First Thomas Maunsell second Jackie Goodwin. Interval: Michael Rohan, Mary McKenna. Mystery: Seán Joyce, Noreen Lynch.
BOOK
The Land and people of Maharees and Castlegregory: A History 1560 – 1960 by Martin Lynch. The book is for sale at the Information Office in the village and at Lynch’s Spar. Price €40. ‘Habitat for Humanity Ireland’.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Chloe Knox is a native of the Maharees in Castlegregory and attends Bandon Grammer School in West Cork. She is fundraising for a charity called ‘Habitat for Humanity Ireland’ which has been organising trips to different countries for years to help build houses for families in need. Their motto is ‘Give a hand up not a hand out’. She will be traveling with schoolmates to Zambia at the end of June for two weeks. Please come to the charity fundraiser that she has organised on Wednesday, April 4, from 10.11 a.m. in the club Rooms in Castlegregory. There will be yoga for adults and teens, and arts and crafts for Children. €2,900 in total needs to be raised (there will be other events held locally). Come to enjoy a morning of fun. Everyone is welcome.