KILLAVULLEN 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NANO NAGLE BIRTHPLACE, BALLYGRIFFIN, KILLAVULLEN
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A MESSAGE FROM MAI
Thank you is a very small word but its meaning is far reaching like kindness, remembrance, loyalty and friendship. I experienced all these feelings on April 19th at my book launch for ‘A Moment In Time’ in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow. Thank you all for sharing and buying the book. The CancerConnect organisation are a wonderful example of care and compassion when you need it most. The sale of the book and the raffle on the night has raised over €6,000 so far. I appreciate the donations from each and every one of you in Peter’s memory. Thank you.
COMMUNION FOR THE FIRST TIME
We extend warm wishes to the children of Ballygown NS who celebrate the sacrament of Communion for the first time this coming Saturday. We hope you all have a wonderful day making memories. Again a thank you is extended to those who helped prepare the children for this special day in their lives, especially the priests and teachers.
Imogen Magner is competing for Rowing Ireland at the Olympic qualification event in Lucerne from May 19th until May 21st. Her grandfather John Magner, and her great-grandfather David Magner were from Killavullen. We wish her and her teammates the best of luck.
Congratulations to Owen Magner who made it to No 2 on the podium for Pro 2 at the Irish Drift Championship event in Mondello Park last weekend. Another one to watch at future events!
Killavullen Community Café was held on Tuesday April 30th in Killavullen Community Centre. The next one will take place on the last Tuesday of May. All are invited to call in, come alone or bring a friend. A morning of connection and communication is assured, with a warm welcome being the highlight. Many thanks to the volunteers who organise and run this event monthly.
KILLAVULLEN FARMERS’ MARKET
Killavullen Farmers’ Market takes place again Saturday, May 4th at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle. Starting at 10.30am there will be a wide variety of local produce and products available to buy. All are welcome.
CHIROPODY DATES
Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist Patricia are now available for May11th and June 1st. Please contact her at 086-3225052 to arrange an appointment.
ENROLMENTS
Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2024. Please contact the schools for further details.
KILLAVULLEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL LOTTO
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: Mary and Brian Mellerick, and John Beechinor. Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.
The purchase of Nano Nagle Birthplace by Sister Anthony Moloney, half a century ago was celebrated on April 26 last beginning with a prayer service. A lovely afternoon was experienced by all.
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’.