Banteer

SPORTSFIELD DRAW

Results of first draw: €400 – James O’Keeffe c/o Seamus, €200 – Berti Harte; €100 each – Colum Buckley, Mark O’Flynn, Liam O’Keeffe c/o Seamus, Donie Driscoll Lyre.

Thanks to all who sold tickets with total ticket numbers same as last year -all user clubs sold their assigned number of tickets and this means that all user groups have no costs to their clubs for the use of the facility for the year.

The present draw is €100 p.a or €25 per quarter. Up to €90,000 will be spent in 2016 on pitch maintenance, new tractor, aeration machine, electronic scoreboard and property purchase on top of the normal running costs. These developments works are for the benefit of all users – please support.

BANTEER LYRE GAA

Banteer had good weekend in the JAHL with 3 victories on the past week, over Millstreet, Tullylease and Castlemagner. For full match reports on these and for upcoming fixtures please visit BanteerLyre.gaa.ie.

BANTEER RACK UP THE SCORES AGAINST CASTLEMAGNER: This was a game that was never in doubt from the opening stages. Banteer were coming off the back of two wins in recent days, were a full value for their win.

Although Castlemagner lead 0-04 0-02 after the opening Quarter Banteer then hit 2-05 without reply to open out a lead which would never be bridged. Both goals coming from Denis Roche, won a well struck penalty, and the points coming from a host of players, with an effort from Tadghy Sexton the pick of the bunch.

Although Castlemagner converted a penalty in the second half Banteer responded with a point and then a goal within 2 minutes of conceding to correct any complacency that may set in. Banteer dominated the rest of the half and there was no doubt about the destination of the two points after this game. Banteer 5-16 Castlemagner 1-08.

Team: K. Roche, B. O’Keeffe, C. O’Keeffe, T. Fitzgerald, H. O’Connor(0-01), M. Kearney, J. Twohig(0-01), D. Kearney, R. O’Connor(0-01), D. Roche(3-05), K. Tarrant(0-02), J. Sexton (0-01), D. McAuliffe, E. O’Flynn(1-00), T. Sexton (0-02).Subs: J. McAuliffe, P. O’Sullivan, T. O’Callaghan. B Withers(1-01), K. Barry(0-01)

CLUB PHONE: You can now keep up to date with all going on with Banteer Lyre GAA by joining our FREE texting service. It’s now up and running, just text your name to 083 8362531 and we will add you to the list. More on this coming soon.

DUHALLOW U14’S WIN

Well done to the Duhallow under-14 hurling team who defeated Blackrock Premier 1 in a challenge game this Sunday in Blackrock. Duhallow found themselves with a mountain to climb at half time whistle as they were trailing Blackrock 2-7 to 0-1.

On resumption of the game Duhallow went into top gear immediately with a revamped layout and within 5 minutes had scored 2-1, the local lads kept the pressure on and ended up putting 3-12 on the scoreboard by the final whistle.

A great achievement for these boys who are not allowed to play in the Cork County league and championship. The team and followers were treated to tea and sandwiches after the game by Blackrock GAA club.

BANTEER MACRA

Best of luck to Banteer Macra who are competing in the All-Ireland Semi Final of the National Talent Competition on Sunday, May 1. Banteer Macra are taking part in 3 categories: novelty act, solo instrumental and comedy duo. The competition is taking place in the Source Thurles at 8 p.m. All support would be greatly appreciated!

50/50 DRAW

The Banteer camogie 50/50 winner for April was Pat O’Connor.

DEFIB UPDATE

Defibrillator units are in Banteer at the church, community centre and railway side dugout at sportsfield, also unit at the Glen Theatre next to side door and also outside main door of Lyre hall.

CCTV CAMERAS

Banteer Lyre and Districts Community Council are hoping to erect CCTV cameras in Banteer village and are trying to source funding for same at present via Cork County Council and other sources.

5K FUN RUN/ WALK

Thanks to all who turned out and part took in out 5k on Thursday night last. A great night of activity was enjoyed and well done to all who won prizes. Thanks to the White Country Inn for the use of the facilities for refreshments after and to Duhallow AC for hosting the event.

LOTTO

Tickets are on sale for this weekend lotto jackpot of €10,700. Two Euro a line or three lines a fiver. If you are not in you can’t win.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Preparations are on going for our Family Fun Day which will be held on Sunday, June 12. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than before. Further details to follow.

DR. CROKE HOUSE

A large crowd from Mallow came to visit the house on Friday evening last. They were welcomed to the house by the committee, John Corkery gave a very informative talk on the restoration of the house. Niall O’Sullivan gave a historic talk on Dr. Croke his connection to the house and his worldly travels. A video on the life of Dr. Croke was shown, this video was produced by Martin Hannon. The group responded and were very impressed by the occassion.

GROTTO

Rosary will be recited at the grotto in Castlecor, beginning on Sunday, May 1, and continuing every Sunday, for the month of May.

1916 COMMERATION

A massive weekend has been planned on the May 6 and 7. The Kilbrin community have arranged to unvail a plaque at the cross roads in the village to commemorate all those who were involved in the fight for freedom. The unvailing and blessing of the plaque will take place on Friday evening, May 6. The children of Kilbrin National School will be putting on a performance dressed in the clothes of that era. There will be speeches about the RIC Barracks in Kilbrin at the time. There will be the raising of our national flag and a reading of the proclamation. On Saturday, May 7, music in the social club come along and enjoy another great night dress (optional). Raffle on the night. We ask that people hang out our national flag outside their home.

BINGO

Our usual Bank Holiday Monday night session at 8.30 sharp.

45 DRIVE

The 45 drive is coming to an end in the next two weeks, we wish to thank all our patrons who have supported us during the year, thanks also to Dan and Jerry who do a great job in the running of the card game.

MUSIC

There is a music in the social club this Sunday evening. Please support.

SYMPATHY

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Healy family, Kanturk, on the death of Frank, to the O’Connor Family Kilbarry, Liscarroll, on the death of Bob, also to Cass O’Riordan, and family Knockardfree, on the death of her sister Marjorie Ford. May they rest in peace. and Diarmuid Twomey Knockgorm.

Next Draw will be on 30-04-16 – Venue D’Outback for a jackpot of €2,200.

DROMTARIFFE JUNIOR HURLERS and FOOTBALLERS SUFFER WEEKEND DEFEATS: Our Junior hurlers travelled to Kilbrin on Friday night and met a team which displayed the crisper hurling with the result settled by half time – but credit the Dromtarriffe spirit who scored some nice points in the improved second and added a goal through a Paudie O’Callaghan flick to the net.

Meanwhile our Junior footballers travelled to Knocknagree on Sunday and started brightly through Daniel O’Keeffe (0-7), Mark O’Connor (0-2), Jack Murphy, Niall O’Sullivan and Seamus O’Sullivan (0-1) each led 0-12 to 1-8 at the break. As the second half commenced Knocknagree upped their performance and despite several attempts for Dromtarriffe to equalize chances eluded them as Knocknagree finally held off to win by 4 points with O’Keeffe (2) and Murphy were Dromtarriffe’s second half scorers.

BOWLING NOTES

John Cummins Competitions: Paddy O’Keeffe 1 point. Dean Sexton 1 point. Denis Horgan Bowling Club Jackie Daly Competitions, Dean Sexton had a double win over Aaron Mackey in what were two entertaining scores. Both went to last shot play offs. Ned Kelleher and Danny Murphy and Paddy O’Keeffe had a bowl of odds to spare over Maurice Cashman and Donal Cashman and John Breen. In the second score, it was a closer result, with Ned Kelleher and Danny murphy and Paddy O’Keeffe recording a last shot win over Maurice Cashman, Donal Cashman and John Breen,

PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Kilcorney National School Parents Association would like to thank everyone who supported their recent cake sale in Kilcorney Community Centre. Special thanks to all those who sponsored prizes for the raffle and also to those who donated baking etc. for the event.

We would also like to thank the parents of Banteer and Lyre National School’s for their great support on the day.

COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP

Dromtariffe Kilcorney Community Alert Group will hold its annual General Meeting in the Fair Field Room Dromtarriffe Parish Hall on Thursday, April 28, at 9 00 p.m. sharp

Everyone welcome especially all current members Please bring a friend with you. It’s for a worthwhile and very necessary cause in the times we live in. If we can help the Elderly and Vulnerable then let’s do it and don’t be depending on someone else to do it. We need to ‘be active be alert be involved.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The annual General Meeting of the Kilcorney Community Development Association will take place on Tuesday, May 17, at 8.30 p.m. in the Kilcorney Social Centre. Everybody welcome.