KILLAVULLEN

Due to the arrival of Storm Kathleen, which was neither fair nor bright, like the Kathleen in the song, the spring clean collection had to be postponed. It will now take place this Saturday, 13th April.

The GAA club ask that volunteers kindly return bags filled with roadside rubbish to the GAA grounds where they will be collected on Saturday evening. The GAA club are organising this in conjunction with Killavullen Community Council. Country Clean bags are to be used. Contact numbers are: John Magner 086-1591585, Marian O’Regan 085-2181887. We would really appreciate if people take the time to do their own roads. High vis jackets are to be worn.

TABLE QUIZ

April 14th teams of 4 are invited to take part in the Killavullen Parents’ Association Table Quiz in The Haven Bar. Entry is €40. It starts at 9pm. There will also be a raffle on the night. All support is appreciated.

FARMERS MARKET

Killavullen Farmers’ Market takes place again on April 20th at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle.

EIRCODES

Since August 2016 the National Ambulance Service has been using Eircodes to help make it quicker and easier to locate an address in an emergency. Typically, in rural areas a large number of addresses are non-unique (they have no house name or number) and getting to them without an Eircode can be a real challenge, requiring detailed and lengthy directions.

Providing an Eircode with an address provides the emergency call taker and emergency medical dispatcher with valuable information, which helps them identify the property swiftly and accurately. It is a good idea to keep your Eircode in a place that is visible to all in your home. For those on medication, compiling a list of all medications which can be shared in an emergency situation is also helpful. Make sure your family members know your Eircode – a good idea is to store family member Eircodes with their names on your mobile phone!

SCHOOL BUS

Applications for school transports are currently being accepted for the upcoming school year (2024-2025). 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

CHIROPODY DATES

Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist, Patricia, are now available for April 13th. Please contact her at 086-3225052 to arrange an appointment.

BOOK LAUNCH

Mai Rafferty is launching her own book of poetry called ‘A Moment In Time’ on Friday, April 19th in The Munster Room of The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow. Entertainment on the night will be provided by Uileann Ceoil. All proceeds from the book will be donated to Cancer Connect. All are welcome to attend.

ENROLMENTS

Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2024. Please contact the schools for further details.

CC LOTTO

Killavullen Community Council Lotto takes place twice a week. 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: Connie O’Callaghan, John O’Donovan, Tom Barry and William Hegarty. Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.

ANNAKISHA CHURCH

Access during roadworks to the N73 at Annakisha: The supervising engineer has informed the parish that the current road layout will continue for two months and improve thereafter. Approach the church through the N72 crossroads at Kilcanway or Ballygriffin or at the Gurranachole Crossroads. Follow the signs marked “Church”.