Western Duhallow
again distributing free smoke alarms to the elderly and vulnerable in our community. If you would like to receive your free alarm please pick up a blank form atThursday Club gatherings or by contacting Freemount Community Alert on 083/4589222 or emailingfreemountca@gmail.com.
CEMETERY MASSES
The following is a list of evening Masses which will be celebrated in The Cemeteries of the parish over the next few weeks.
Ballinakill Cemetery on THIS Thursday June 21st.
Deliga Cemetery Tuesday June 26th.
Tullylease -Old Cemetery on Wednesday June 27th.
Knawhill on Tuesday July 3rd.. All masses will be at 8pm.
You might pass the word around to those who might want to attend.
HISTORY WEBSITE MACRA YOUR NEWS
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If you would like to keep up with the progress of our History website,please log on to www. freemountvillage.com. You might see your own photo. We would also like to hear from you.
The numbers drawn last weekend were:-2-23-25-34. There was no Jackpot winner. Lucky Dip winners were:- 1Pat O’Mullane, Ballybahallow ,Freemount 2 Mary Noonan, Kilknockane, 3 Jim Murphy, Glounicommane,Freemount.4 Kate Keane,Freemount. 5 Billy Browne,Freemount. Jackpot this week €1300
You can join the weekly lotto for an annual cost of €90.Please contact any club member to do so. The lotto is our main source of income We would appreciate your support
Freemount Macra made a cheque presentation recently to Temple Streets Children Hospital and Marymount Hospice. Each charity received €2750 which was raised during The Freemount Tractor Run which was held Sunday 8th April. We would like to thank all those involved.
Freemount Macra were announced winners of Avondhu Club of the Year at the Avondhu Awards night on Monday 11th June.Well done to club members Ann Fitzgerald, Thomas Stritch, Sinead Guiney and Brid Ann O’ Donoghue who represented the club in interviews.
Our AGM was held Thursday 31st May in Freemount Hall. Thanks to all those who attended. Would like to thank our outgoing officers for all their hard work and wish our new officers the best for year ahead.On the night our Chairperson Eileen Murphy makes a presentation to Mary Ann Murphy for all her commitment and dedication as her role of National Council Representative.
Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm .E-Mail osullivanpj38@gmail.com
LAITAIRIAN
The village of Cullen, renowned for its history and folklore, will be a hive of activity on this Sunday, June 24, when they gather to celebrate their Patron Saint, St Laitiarian and the annual Féis. Now over a century old, this event has withstood the test of time and continues to attract big attendance from afar and near. It is also a day where people visit the cemeteries and well, a tradition handed down that will never be lost.
The Féis itself commences at midday with ceol amhranaoícht, teangan, rince seite etc. The sports which have become a huge addition to the day commence at 3 p.m. followed by the entertainment which gets under way at 3.45 p.m. and features a host of all-Ireland winners in music, dancing and singing. It is a true family day out where people gather at ease, chat, visit the stalls and meet old friends in a pleasant surrounding where the atmosphere is one of fun and enjoyment. Everyone is welcome – go along and enjoy yourselves. Cullen lotto
The numbers were 1 – 21 – 24 – 32. Lucky dip €50: Denis Hickey, Carrigaline. €20 each: John Murphy, Rathduane House; Geoff O’Sullivan, Ballydaly; John Ryan, Derragh; Ann Knee, Boherbue; Ann Knee, Boherbue; Ann Regan, Nohovaldaly. The weekend’s jackpot is €9,500 at the Araglen Bar.
POPE’S MASS
Pope Francis will visit Ireland on August 25 and 26. Tickets for the Mass in the Phoenix Park will be available online from Monday, June 25, at worldmeeting2018. ie. These tickets are available to both parishes and individuals and are free of charge. Full details regarding this Mass are available from Aileen Murphy, Diocesan Pastoral Team at 064 6630532 or aileenmurphy@dioceseofkerry.ie.
KISKEAM LOTTO
The numbers were 8 – 12 – 13 – 17. Lucky dip €50: Neily Lehane, the village. €20 each: Sheila Quinn, Knockeenacurrigs; Tom Doody, Knocknenough; Dan McLoughlin, Knockerourke. Seller’s prize: Lehane’s Shop.
COLLECTION
The annual church gate collection in aid of Millstreet Hospital Fund takes place before 11 a.m. Mass in Kiskeam on this Sunday 24.
CEMETERY MASSES
The annual Cemetery Mass takes place in Cullen on Thursday, June 28, and in Kiskeam on Monday, July 2, at 7.30 p.m.
KISKEAM CARDS
First: Ted and Doreen Fitzpatrick. Ladies: Maureen Murphy/ Dora Stack. Mixed: Nellie Mai Foley/John O’Keeffe. Gents: Jack Sheahan/Timmy McAuliffe; Matt O’Mahony/Johnny O’Connell. Spots: Thomas O’Mahony/Marty Murphy; Julie Biggane/Maureen Vaughan.