AROUND THE DISTRICTS
Banteer BADMINTON CLUB HOST INTERNATIONAL MATCH
In order to celebrate being awarded club of the year 2017 Banteer Badminton Club are hosting a Display Game between an U21 Irish team and a team from the Chezk Republic in Banteer Community Centre on the 24th of August!
We are using this occasion to celebrate the achievements of our past and present members. We would appreciate the support of both past and present members. Plenty fun and great badminton guaranteed along with refreshments. Starting at 7pm sharp and the hall will be open from 6:30 onwards. All children must be accompanied. To book your tickets please email banteerbbc17@ Or text Patricia on 086 8598187
Depending on demand tickets will be available at the door on the night. Adults–€15 Children–€10 All support would be greatly appreciated
SPORTSFIELD DRAW
Winners as follows €400 David Barry Junior,€200 Linda Kelleher Carmel Nolan ,€100 each to Susan Looney Margaret Twomey,Dan O Mahony ,Declan Philpottdraw in Sept.
RURAL BUS SERVICE
RTE Radio 1 broadcasted a report on the Sean O Rourke programme on Tues last re the Local Link Rural bus service-Banteer Lyre Nadd Kilcorney Rathcoole Dromagh area. Over 23 people used the service this past Sun and service is growing for all to use.
A Local Rural door to door bus service started on Sun 22nd July and run each Sunday. The pilot project will run until Dec 2018 and depending on take up it may continue into 2019.The service will arrive in Banteer for 7pm Sunday evening mass. Service will go via Nadd Lyre Moll Carthys Bridge Rathcoole Sandpit House Dromagh and Banteer and will also go off the main roads and will collect /drop people at their homes. Some people may use the service to go for example from Nadd to Lyre or to Sandpit house, Banteer and be picked up on the return journey. Some pubs etc on the route may organise cards, music etc at their venues on the night. Glen Theatre is also on the route for people to go to Music or Drama nights from September onwards. For any queries, contact Local Link Cork on 02551454. To make a booking, contact operator Anthony Ahern, GKW Coaches on 086-7858525 giving as much notice as possible.
CYCLING REPORT
Well done to David Shine who won the u14 Errigal international Youth Cycling Tour in Donegal for the second year in a row representing the Irish Youth Academy team
MT. HILLARY A.C.
The club are delighted to announce our main race of the year, the ‘Lombardstown 5 Miler’, which is being hosted in partnership with the Lombardstown Community Council on Thursday the 9th August at 8:15pm.
The inaugural race was held last year and despite the freak rain shower that rolled in 5 minutes before the start was a great success and enjoyed by all. Lombardstown itself is an ideal location, central to all athletic clubs in the North Cork region which undoubtedly contributed to the large number of entry’s last year with about 130 runners taking part and we are hoping we can continue to build on last year’s success with your support.
The course is a relatively flat and scenic route, running parallel with the River Blackwater and overlooked by Mt. Hillary. There are no hills of any significance and plenty of opportunity to gain a new 5 mile personal best by taking advantage of the fast starting and finishing stages. Unlike last years race, which was part of a series, we will be offering cash prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three men and women as well as the first man and woman in the over 45, 55 and 65 categories.
We are also running a 1 Mile Fun Race for the kids of primary school age to make this a fun event for the whole family. For more information please refer to the Mt. Hillary AC Facebook page.
TEXT ALERT SYSTEM
Payments of €10 are due now to cover service for next couple years-to ensure you continue to receive the service all payments must be made by mid-August
DEFIBRILLATORS
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 and in Nadd village
BINGO
Banteer Bingo jackpot is now €3000
IRD TUS/RSS
Would you like to be involved in keeping our communities attractive for residents and visitors?? Banteer, Lyre and Kilcorney Communities are currently recruiting Tús/RSS participants for village and countryside enhancement projects and environmental maintenance work. For further information regarding eligibility please contact Sheila Roche or Sheila O’Keeffe on 029 60633.
COACH TOURS
Lehanes Coaches are running coach tours over the months
UPCOMING DAY TOURS: Sunday 12th August–Tullamore Show. Sunday 19th August– Knock Shrine. Sunday 26th August–The Shannon Loop from Killaloe to Scarriff up to Portumna crossing the Shannon coming down the other side of the river to Limerick.
Sunday 2nd September–Inis Oir. Sunday 9th September–Lisdoonvarna. Early Booking would be recommended. Call Jerry for more details on 087-2833696.
Kilbrin HURLERS
Kilbrin hurlers take on Millstreet in the knockout stages of the JHC, see Duhallow notes for details.
LOTTO
Our lotto draw took place on Monday last for a jackpot of €6,100, numbers drawn were 11, 20, 21 and 22. There was no jackpot winner, lucky dip winners were John McCarthy Garrison, Ned Barrett Kanturk, Tara Kiely Ballygraddy, Paudie O Callaghan Clash and Dan O Sullivan Dr. Croke Place. Next draw is for a jackpot of €6,200 Please support.
BINGO
Bingo is played every Monday at 8.30 sharp. Jackpot is €1,650 in 47 calls. Bonus ball is €160. Please come along and enjoy the night.
FRIDAY NIGHT BUS LINK
This service is up and running and is available to everyone in the parish. The service is free for OAPs and €5 for all others. You are picked up at your home and returned later in the night. If you wish to avail of this service please contact the driver Anthony Ahern on 0867858525. For more information on this please see the notice that was given to all households in the parish last week.
LACKEEL CEMETERY
Work has progressed in this project and the walls peers and gates are all up. The tomb is being renovated and the old church location is being marked out. The community council woukd like to pass on a huge thanks to everyone involved especially Jim Buckley and Ronan Kearney for the use of their machinery. Also John Sheahan John Joe Reilly and Dan O Connor for all their work. Also a big thanks to IRD Duhallow and Tusla stone masons for their superb craftsmanship.
We would also like express our gratitude for the donation of the beautiful name plaque that sits proudly on the wall. The most generous gifts are those for which no gratitude is sought.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next meeting of the community council will take place Tuesday night 13th at 9pm. Anyone with ideas for the upgrade of the playground please attend this meeting as we are looking for ideas.
MUSIC
Le Chicho will play in the social club on Saturday August 11th. Please come along and enjoy the night. Also a date for your diary. Joe Dolan tribute act will play in the social club on Friday 7th September. This will be a great evening so keep it in mind because there is no show like a Joe show.
CONDOLENCES
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the familyof James O Riordan from Banalough, Kanturk. Ar eish de go raimh anam.
FOROIGE
This is the last appeal for volunteers for the Foroige group. This has really been an outstanding service provided over the past number of year’s but Catriona and Edel are calling it a day so we need someone to pick up the gauntlet. If you have teenagers it could be time well spent. If you want to volunteer please contact Catriona on 0871245472.
SUICIDE AWARENESS
Prayers will be recited by Fr. Micheal Leader, PP, in Kilbrin Cemetery on Friday 7th September, at 8.pm., for all those who have lost their lives through suicide and those who are suffering from mental illness. Everyone Welcome!
KIlshannig BWEENG CELTIC FC
Underage Training for the 2018/2019 season is beginning shortly and new players are welcome at all levels. PM on Facebook or call 086 777 2442. Our underage AGM is on Tuesday 4th of September and a representative from all players is asked to attend.
NEWBERRY CEMETERY TOUR
As part of heritage week a guided tour of above will take place on 20th.August at 7.00pm. This has been a well attended tour over the past few years and people were amazed that so much local and national history and heritage could be contained within the walls of this one acre site.
Many famous and influential people are buried here whose lives will be explored and a visit to Kilshannig Church will also take place.The cemetery is located close to the old sugar factory premises and just off the road from there to Glantane village. Contact Donie O Sullivan 0862579106 for further details.
LADIES FOOTBALL
CURRENT TRAINING SCHEDULE:U12 - Monday - 6 - 7pm INDOORS, Bring €2, Runners & GUMSHIELDS; U14 - TUESDAY and FRIDAY OUTDOORS, 6pm - 7.30pm. Don’t forget GUMSHIELDS; U16 - Thursday’s INDOORS -7 - 8pm, Bring €2, Runners & GUMSHIELDS; U8’s and U10’s Saturday’s 11am12 Bring €2, Runners & GUMSHIELDS; Minors, U21 & Juniors Thursdays 7 8pm. Depending on fixtures.
FIXTURES:Junior Championship: V keelnameela on Thursday 9th August in Glantane at 8pm. Please check Facebook for all up to date fixtures.
RESULTS:Junior League:Well done to our Juniors on their win in the County Championship on Monday 30th July over St Michaels. Great game by all the ladies and thanks to St Michaels for a good sporting game.U16 League:Hard luck to our U16s who were defeated by Mallow in the league on Tuesday 31st July. Well done to mallow and thanks for a great game of football.The U-8 and U-10 girls played against Donoughmore on Saturday 4th August in Glantane.Well done to both teams on a great morning of football.
U15 DEVELOPMENT PROGAMME:The U15 North Cork Development Programme will commence on Saturday Aug 11th, this programmer will run for 6 to 8 weeks. Players born in 2003 and 2004 are eligible to attend this programme and don’t have to be sent by their clubs.