TEMPLEGLANTINE
WINTERY WEATHER
We got areal taste of Winter last week with constant low temperatures and severe frost at night. Great care had to be taken on the minor roads due to icy conditions. Frozen water pipes were a common occurrence and we also got a light sprinkling of snow. But it was a bonus to get a dry week with clear blue skies.
CÚRSAÍ EAGLAISE
The weekend Mass for the three parishes was streamed live from Tournafulla Church on Saturday
evening last, the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. Among those remembered in the mass were Phil Curtin, Berna, Templeglantine West (Month’s Mind), Donie Curtin, Devon Road (1st Anniversary), Michael and Kathleen Harnett, Devon Road (Anniversary). On the Feast of the Epiphany Vigil Mass the following were prayed for on their anniversaries Gerard O’Donnell (Meenoline), Mary O’Shaughnessy (Barnagh) and her brother Denis Murphy (Barnagh. Beannacht Dé ar anamacha na marbh. Online Mass times this week are as follows: Thursday, January 14, 10am mass followed by the rosary Templeglantine Church. Saturday January 16, 6pm Mass from Templeglantine Church. Both masses can also be accessed in near proximity to the Church on 105.1FM.
COMHALTAS
For the first time in a long number of years the customary Oíche Cheoil na Nollag at the Devon Inn could not be held. We look forward in hope to the resumption of branch activities later in the year when the Covid-19 vaccine becomes effective. Cathfimid bheith dócasach.
Renewal of membership is now being accepted, enquiries to An Rúnaí at 0879654451.
The craobh has been informed that the SCT music exams will go ahead from late March onwards. Only the Grades 6,7 and 8 exams took place this past season.
All others who had entered and were unable to undertake the exam will be catered for this year as well as new entrants.
All entries must be with the local craobh by January 15. Enquiries to 087 9654451.
Congratulations to Natasha Sheehy and her fellow group members on the release recently of an excellent traditional music CD. Natasha, who is now based in Boston, played a very active role in our craobh over many years, attending classes, participating in sessions, Scoraíocht, Pléaracha, Grúpaí Ceoil, Céilí Bands, Seisiún, Fleadhanna Cheoil and tutoring. The CD is available locally at Buckley’s Shop, Devon Road.
The local Comhaltas craobh is most grateful to members and the public for the support given in the past year.
We look forward to better times in 2021 le cúnamh Dé. Guímid Bliain Nua faoi mhaise d’ár mbaill agus d’ár gcairde.
COMHBHRÓN
Condolences to Miriam O’Grady on the death of her sister, Margaret Sheeran (née Keane), Graigue, Abbeyfeale, which occurred on December 19. Beannacht Dé ar a hanam.
Her many acquaintances were saddened to hear of the death of Ann Lyons, The Square, Abbeyfeale, on December 20. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraídá hanam.
NOONAN’S LIGHTS
Many thanks to everyone who has kindly supported our go fund me fundraising event so far. It is very much appreciated.
Anyone who would like to donate see full details on our Facebook page.