Castlemagner
OVER-60S TALENT
Congratulations and well done to John Dennehy on his achievement on getting through to the semifinals of the over-60s Talent Competition which was held on Sunday night last in City Hall, Cork. A well deserving participant.
John, a highly talented singer and musician, was well supported on the night by members of Castlemagner Sinsir Club whom he represented and also by members of the local community. A full bus of supporters shared in the celebrations of John’s success and the atmosphere among the fans was a true testament of the esteem in which John is held locally Castlemagner Sinsir Club wishes John continued success in the final on Sunday night, May 29. Anyone wishing to travel to the final should book their ticket in plenty time by contacting 086 8521808.
BEALTAINE
Bealtaine is fast approaching and this year on Friday, May 20, the Sinsir Club along with hosting their annual Talent Exhibition in the community centre are incorporating commemorative elements of the 1916 rising. If anyone is interested in taking part in these historical celebrations we would be delighted to hear from you at 086 8521808.
FREEMOUNT CHURCH
Mass on Sunday morning, April 24. at 10.30 a.m. Holy Hour and Mass as usual on Monday night at 7 p.m. Mass on Tuesday morning at 9.30 a.m.
PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK: The local PTAA Centre will organise a bus for the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock on Sunday, May 8.Anybody wishing to travel on this Pilgrimage should contact Hannah at 022 28735. Or Ellen at 022 28781, this week-end as the bus must be hired in good time.
Dawn Mass: On Friday, April 29, the Duhallow Saoi network will open Bealtaine with a Mass at 6 a.m. at the Source of the Blackwater with Music by members of the Duhallow Choral Society. People are encouraged to wrap up well in warm clothing for this special spiritual ceremony. To register please ring 029 60633 / email louise.bourke@ irdduhallow.com.
COMHALTAS NEWS
The Set and Ceili Dancing Competitions will be held in the Eccles Hotel Glengarriff, Co Cork On Bank Holiday Monday next, May 2, starting at 10 a.m. We wish all our contestants a very successful and enjoyable trip to Glengarriff.
THURSDAY CLUB
The next get together of the Thursday Club will be held in Cois Abhann on THIS Thursday, April 28. At 2 p.m. Don’t forget everybody welcome as usual.
The Thursday Club will travel to Meelin on Wednesday, May 4. For their Bealtaine Fashion Show. They will also travel to Newtown on Wednesday, May 18. to join with Newtown Wednesday Club. There is a Mini Jamboree at the Hazel Tree on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m.
Jack’s mystery tour is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24.
COMMUNITY PLAYSCHOOL
Freemount Community Playschool would like to form a Board of Management for the Playschool to work in conjunction with the Playschool Committee. Anyone interested please contact Catriona after 6 p.m. at 086 3307403 for further information.
The playschool will hold their annual Clothes Drive on May 18 and 19. Any old clothes, shoes, bags, towels, bed linen and curtains can be donated. Bags can be dropped to the Community Centre between 9:30 and 12:00 noon. On May 18 and 19 or to the playschool any day before the main collection. All donations greatly appreciated.
TIDY TOWNS
The Tidy Towns committee will have their first outdoor workout on Tuesday evening, May 3. All those interested in helping with the Tidy Towns effort this year are asked to meet in the village at 7.30 p.m. In an effort to rejuvenate the village, the committee plan on doing some replanting in areas of the village and put up new flowering baskets.
The committee are also launching a ‘ sponsor a basket appeal’ this is to offset the cost of purchasing new flowering baskets for the village. Baskets can be sponsored at €20 each and any donations can be handed to Casey’s Convenience Store in the village. Please contact Joan at 086 3968794 or Jim at 087 2599462 if you’re in a position to help.
USED POSTAGE STAMPS
If you have used stamps you can hand them into the Heritage Centre any morning.
ART CLASS
The weekly art class continues in the Heritage Centre on Tuesday nights.
DEFIBRILLATOR
A defibrillator is located in a box labelled ‘AED Defibrillator Housing Unit’ on the side wall of Freemount Community Hall. In the case of an emergency a person should always first contact the Emergency Services by dialling 999 or 112 immediately.
However while waiting for the services to arrive keys to the defibrillator box are located in Casey’s Shop, John Brennan’s Garage, Barry’s Bar, The Haggart Bar, Creamery Store, National School, Heritage Centre and front hallway of the Church. Instructions are relayed to the user when the apparatus is activated. Contact details for MCM Technology Ltd. who monitors emergency calls are displayed on the box, and they will contact a local trained defibrillator operator/keyholder immediately on your request.
1916 COMMEMORATION DVD
DVD ‘s of the official opening of the 1916 Remembrance Garden are available at a cost of €10. The booklet ‘FREEMOUNT’S WAR OF INDEPENDENCE’ is also available. Contact Paddy at 022 28662, or Con at 087 9586113.
HISTORY WEBSITE
If you would like to keep up with the progress of our History website, please go to freemountvillage.com. You might see your own photo. We would also like to hear from you.
FREEMOUNT GAA. BOOK LAUNCH: As all the books on Freemount GAA History and Community Events have been sold out, a further amount are being printed. To determine the appropriate number to be printed, can you please contact Michael John O’Regan at 086 2370531 if you require a book.
LOTTO: There was no winner of last week’s Lotto Jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 3-1921-26. Lucky Dip winners were as follows: 1 Ryan O’Callaghan, Knockanglass East, Freemount. 2 Elle Marie O’Dwyer, Knockough, Freemount, 3 Seamus Roche, c/o Clare O’Connor, Ballybahallow, Freemount. 4 Tina Morton, Knocknamuck, Freemount. 5. Charlie Duggan, Meelin. Make sure you buy your tickets early and often.
JUNIOR A HURLING LEAGUE: An under strength Freemount went under to Castlemagner at their venue last Friday evening in the Junior Hurling League. Castle were much slicker through the game and finished easy winners on the score of 1-16 to our 2-6 On present form we will be struggling to qualify for the league play – offs the team was Jonathan Morrissey 2 Paul Nagle. Shane o Callaghan 4 Shane Duggan 5 Sean o Mullane 6 Denis Curtin 7 Mark Ballantyne 8 Alan Ballantyne 9 Ben Carroll 10 Padraig Curtin 11 Aidan O’Flynn 12 Darragh O’Flynn 13 Dean ColIins 14 Kieran Broderick 15 Donal O’Callaghan subs Brian Fehin Christopher Curtin Willie O’Regan
We are down to play Tullylease this Friday evening at the local venue at 7.15 p.m.
Congratulations to two former Freemount Hurlers Michael O’Regan who lined out at Corner back with Warwickshire against Leitrim in the Lourey Maher Cup and Mike Murphy who played at wing forward for London in the Christy Ring Cup last weekend against Down.
Freemount GAA are currently seeking a sponsor for a set of jerseys For further details contact Michael John o Regan at 086 2370531.
MACRA NEWS
Last weekend all roads lead to Kilkenny for the annual Mr Personality festival and what a weekend it was. Congratulations to club member Nicholas O’Donoghue who was crowned Mr Personality 2016, late on Saturday night. Nicholas fought off stiff competition and went through two gruelling interviews to win the competition. Well done Nicholas, the Parish is proud.
The May regional meeting will be held in Freemount Heritage Centre at 9 p.m. on Monday, May 2, Club members are asked to please bring refreshments. All welcome.
NOTES
All items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday evening before 8 p.m. E-mail osullivanpj38@ gmail.com. Show in Meelin on May 4. There will be a cheese and wine reception to welcome you followed by ladies and gents fashions been modelled. There will also be refreshments served with a raffle and all this for €10. A great night is assured.
WORLD MS DAY
May 25 is World MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Day. On Saturday, May 28, the North Cork Branch of MS Ireland will hold its charity day from Hourigans of the High Street, Newmarket, commencing with a Motorbike Run. This will also involve a barbeque and music sessions performed throughout the day at Hourigans.
CLONFERT CEMETERY MASS
The annual open air mass in Clonfert Cemetery will be celebrated on Thursday, May 5, at 7.30 p.m. Please inform family members who now live outside the parish and would like to attend.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Mr Daithi Burke of Gooseberry Hill, Meelin who celebrated his 80th birthday recently. Wishing Daithi many more years of great health and happiness.
INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL
Best wishes to Rockchapel who play Youghal in the first round of this years football championship this Sunday, in Mallow at 3 p.m.
BRUACH NA CARRAIGE
There is a concert in Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel on Friday, April 29, featuring PJ Murrihy. Doors open at 8 p.m. starting at 8.30.
DAWN MASS
On April 29, the Saoi network will open Bealtaine with a Mass at 6 a.m. at the Source of the Blackwater with Music by members of the Duhallow Choral Society. People are encouraged to wrap up well in warm clothing for this special spiritual ceremony. To register please ring 029 60633 / emaillouise.bourke@irdduhallow.