KILFINANE

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Dave and Cliodhna Moloney, Ballinlyna on the birth of baby Rian and to Simon and Aine Hennessy, Ballyriggan on the birth of baby Louis.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to those celebrate their birthday at this time: John Downes (Snr), Balleagogue on Wednesday, 7th April; Biddy (Bids) Ryan (McAuliffe), Barrack Street on Friday, 9th April; Bjorn Downes, Ballyeagogue and Martina Hennessy, Laurel Lodge on Sunday, 11th April; Elaine O’Toole, Wood Road on Monday, 12th April; Teresa Higgins, Ballinlyna and Etna Cullinane, Barrack Street on Tuesday, 13th April; James O’Brien, Treada na Ri on Wednesday, 14th April.

SINCERE SYMPATHY

Sincere sympathy is extended to Maureen O’Leary, Laurencetown on the death of her sister Bridget McCarthy, Mitchelstown who died on Friday, 2nd April, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Breed Sheedy and family, Bosnetstown on the death of her father, Denis Shanahan, Garryspillane who died on Tuesday, 6th April. Denis was laid to rest in Ballylanders Cemetery on Thursday last, 8th April, after a private funeral Mass was celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Glenbrohane.

May they rest in peace.

CHURCH

Parish priest is Rev. Fr. Michael O’Shea. Phone 063 91016 or 087 9791432.

Mass: Sunday morning Mass at 11am in St Andrew’s Church will continue to be streamed, the church will remain open daily for people to visit for private prayer from 10am to 4pm.

Anniversaries at this time: Mary Mulcahy (Main Street and Mallow), Mary and Kathleen Healy (Main Street), Eileen Tobin (nee Barrett) (Treada na Ri and Vale View), Liam Tobin (Vale View), Willie and Nellie Barrett (West End), Peter Sherwood (Vale View and Ballinanima), Michael O’Brien (Ballyhoura Heights & Ardpatrick).

Remembrances: Michael Burke (Pallasgreen) and Eddie Sheehy (late Cush and Ballyeagogue); Dorothy (Doreen) Horan, Castle Street, Birr, mother of Janet Horan (Ballinlyna); Theresa Keane (Glenroe) and deceased family members; Bridget McCarthy (Mitchelstown) who died on Friday, 2nd April, sister to Maureen O’Leary (Laurencetown); Denis Shanahan (Garryspillane) who died on Tuesday, 6th April, father of Breed Sheedy (Bosnetstown); Frances Penney (nee O’Donnell), No. 39 Celtic Avenue, Roscommon and formerly Legane, Effin who died on Saturday, 10th April, sister of the late Tess Hennessy and sister-in-law of the recently deceased Jimmy Hennessy (Forest View).

Birthday remembrances: Maureen O’Connor, Lower Main Street and Catherine Brazill, Thomastown.

STAY SAFE

As we enter another week in Covid-19 level 5 lockdown, it is a continued period of co-operation and well-being in our community and just to say, how fortunate we should be to live in Kilfinane.

It was very nice to see all school children return to the classroom on Monday morning last April 12, many for the first time since the Christmas holidays. The children, teachers and staff are wished all the best for the coming weeks, especially those involved in preparation for examinations.

Daily we witness numerous interactions within the community, but especially in our local business premises between staff and customers during these days and it reminds us all just how lucky we are to live in and be part of Kilfinane community, where people look out for one another. Stay safe.

KILFINANE OLD CHAPEL ROOMS

Kilfinane Old Chapel Rooms are delighted to announce that the 50/50 draw will resume on Thursday next, 22nd April. Tickets available from usual outlets.

DEFIBILLATOR NUMBER

The number to contact in case of emergency is 087-2578305.

HEARSAY FESTIVAL

The HearSay International Audio Festival will host an online event for 2021 which will be known as ‘HearSay HomeFires’. This will take place from April 22nd to 25th.

GET WELL WISHES

Sincere good wishes are extended for a speedy recovery to those from Kilfinane and surrounding area who are in hospital at this time and to those ill at home or in a nursing home.