Future of Leader and IRD Duhallow no clearer
The future of Leader funding and IRD Duhallow is no clearer and at this point every community in Ireland does not know what the future holds for the existing Leader groups.
These Leader groups such as IRD Duhallow have been in operation in most cases for 20+ years and have developed every rural community in Ireland to ensure they are sustainable long into the future.
KILBRIN BETTER BRAVE BANTEER
Banteer played host to Kilbrin on the latest round of the JAHL on Sunday last. A game that opened well saw early drama with the dismissal of Brian O Keeffe after 15 mins. At this stage the game was only in its infancy and Kilbrin were leading, opposed by a point after Patrick O Keeffe opened the scoring and Pat Sexton put over 2 for Banteer. Moving towards half time poor defending from Banteer saw Kilbrin find the net, and lead at half time 1-06 to 0-05, O Keeffe and David Murphy with the remaining scores from Banteer. As a unit Banteer showed a lot better over the hour than the previous week, with Martin Kearney Kevin Tarrant and David Murphy deserving credit for their performances. In the second half Banteer tried every avenue, 3 more points from both Murphy and O Keeffe, another from Sexton, and 2 from Brendan Weathers all chipping in to add to the cause. Kilbrin just kept their noses in front throughout, but credit to the defence for holding them to minimal success. In the end Kilbrin did enough, but this was a step in the right direction Kilbrin 114 Banteer 0-15
WELL DONE
to Banteer National School on winning the 12 A Side Rural Schools Competition held recently. A Sincere word of thanks to Ms. Lehane & Denis O' Donoghue for their coaching skills.
BANTEER TIDY TOWNS
The Co Council Anti-Litter Challenge* begins on May 19th. This initiative is to help reduce litter in our towns and villages. The competition runs for six weeks.
Please help to keep Banteer litter free.
BANTEER COMMUNITY SPORTSFIELD /PARK ANNUAL DRAW
Next draw in July-€25 per quarter to join.
In 2014 the plans are to complete the surfacing at the hurling wall, pitch maintenance works, tar/chip on remaining walks, surface entrance gate area, sound system, and kitchen units. Please note pitch sanding and maintenance works is scheduled for week beginning Mon 26th May next on both pitches.
No games for that week.
CAMOGIE
Training has resumed for all ages, u6/u8 & u10 Tuesday evening 6-7pm in the Astro Turf u11/U12 & U14/U16 Tuesday evenings in the Sportsfield 6-7pm, Minor/Junior Tuesday @7:30pm and Friday @7pm If you have an interest in taking up camogie with the club this year, just turn up to a training and fill in a registration form, a copy of a birth certificate will be needed for every player u18
LEHANE BUS TOURS
Sunday 25 May : Ring of Kerry and Valentia island
Sunday 1 June : follow the Blackwater trail to Lismore with a guided tour of Lismore castle gardens and Mountmellery
Sunday 8 June : Trip through the Blackvalley plus cruise in Kenmare bay
Sunday 15 June: Trip around Dingle
Sunday 22 June : Queenstown visit the cathedral and Cork jail
All tours are with tea and scones mid morning and three course dinner in the evening
Contact 087 2833696
SPARKLE
For one night only, starring young dancers from Banteer, Lyre, Kilcorney and other local parishes, the O Cadhla School of Irish Dancing present their first school production, 'Sparkle'. Come along to Banteer Community Centre at 8pm on May 31st to join Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs and many more of their friends for a show filled with fun, adventure and, of course, superb dancing! This will be a great evening's entertainment for all the family. Proceeds from the show will go to Kanturk Hospital. Your support would be appreciated. Adults €5, children €2. For tickets, call 087 4112275.