KILLAVULLEN
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Is Easter late this year? Yes, but, Easter Sunday can be as late as April 25. That last happened in 1943 and it will next happen in 2038. In 2011, Easter Sunday was on April 24. In 1916 it was on April 23. The earliest date that Easter Sunday is possible is March 22. That last occurred in 1818 and it will next happen in 2285! The date is calculated following the lunar calendar and coincides with the first full moon following the Spring Equinox.
Last Saturday the Annual Spring Clean in conjunction with Killavullen Community Council and GAA club was organised. Volunteers wearing high vis jackets, and gloves were spotted all over the Parish along their own roads with litter pickers and bags gathering waste others had thought nothing of, throwing it out as they drove or walked by. Material was brought to the GAA grounds on the day, and collected shortly afterward. The byways around the Parish were noticeably clean afterwards, even though the sight of litter being dropped again by Sunday morning was most disheartening for those who gave up their free time.
Killavullen Junior Ladies play their first game in the county junior league in Killavullen at 7pm this Thursday, April 14 v Dripsey. Your support would be appreciated.
Census enumerators will be calling around to houses this week to collect the census. Please make sure you have your one complete.
SCHOOL BUS
Applications for School Transports is currently being accepted for the upcoming school year 2022-2023. If your child intends to take the bus to school next year you will need to add their name to the list. www.buseireann.ie/schools.
D.U.M.P
Dispose of unused medicines properly. This campaign is up and running once again which urges people to bring unused or out of date medicines to their local pharmacy for correct disposal.
Medicines should not be flushed away or put in a bin as they pose a danger to children, pets, the environment and our water systems. Between March 14 and April 22 local pharmacies such as those in Castletownroche, Doneraile, Mallow and Fermoy will accept unused and out of date medicines from people for disposal.
RAFFLE
Killavullen Juvenile Club are holding a raffle for Ed Sheeran tickets! Enjoy the experience of seeing Ed Sheeran at the Premium Level, in Pairc Ui Chaoimh by entering into a draw for two tickets that is being organised by the Juvenile Club. This performance is part of his Mathematics tour performance in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Friday, 29 April.
Tickets for that draw are only €5, and can be purchased
KILLAVULLEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL LOTTO
The lotto is back up and running. The bonus ball of the National Lottery draw is the winning number each Wednesday and Saturday evening. The following people have been the most recent jackpot winners: On Wednesday April 6 Callan Mansfield was the lucky winner and on Saturday April 9 it was won by Noel Larkin.
Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.
KILLAVULLEN FAIRIES
Some of the beautiful fairy doors and their accessories have faded over winter and from the recent flooding. It might be a nice idea to go for a walk along the trail and see if your fairy door needs a spring overhaul. New fairie doors would also be welcomed, if you wish for them to take up residence along the walkway. A nice little spring project for young and old alike!
EASTER CEREMONIES
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Annakisha 7.30pm. Followed by a Vigil of Prayer ending with Night Prayer at 10pm. Good Friday The Way of the Cross (outdoors) Annakisha 3pm. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Killavullen 7.30pm. Holy Saturday - The Easter Vigil Killavullen 8pm. Easter Sunday Annakisha 10am Killavullen 11.30am.
Happy Easter to all.