Boherbue
SING FOR AFRICA
On this Saturday, December 15, Fr Martin McCormack will celebrate the 7.30 p.m. Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception which will be a ‘’sing for Africa’ fundraiser. There will be a feast of music with Sheila Fitzgerald and Mike Sheehan, Boherbue Church choir, Boherbue NS children and harpists Ciara Hartnett, Isobel Hynes and Sarah O’Keeffe.
WINNERS
On Saturday last at Donoughmore Boherbue Junior ‘A’ footballers completed another successful year when they won the 2018 County League title with a 4-11 to 3-10 win over a strong St Michael’s side in a game played on a fantastic surface.This was end to end stuff and enormous credit must go to all squad members and management for the effort and sacrifices over the past few years.
This panel have in the past five seasons contested 13 finals, winning 11 and drawing two. A superb achievement and here’s hoping 2019 will continue to see this team challenge for honours.
CONFESSIONS
Christmas parish confessions take place in Kiskeam on Monday next, December 17, at 8 p.m.
HANDBALL
Three local handballers were part of the Cork Post Primary winning team at Tulla on Sunday last. Carmel Kelleher, Tomas O’Connor and Seán Og Sheehan were part of a team of six that defeated Clare in the semi-final and Tipperary in the final. Congratulations to all. Also, Carmel was a member of the Munster squad that won silver in the Interprovincials where they lost out to Leinster in the final.
LOTTO
The numbers were 9, 10, 16 and 19. Lucky dip €50 Donal Sheahan, McAuliffe Ave. €20 each Ml McMahon, Islandane; Julie Dennehy, Kiskeam; Bill Aherne, Ballyvolane. Vouchers: Noelle Scanlon c/o Colm Walsh, Eoin O’Keeffe, Clongeel. Seller’s prize: John O’Connell.
CARDS
First: Lena Healy and Mary Moroney. Ladies: Patsy Fitzgerald and Mary Gardiner. Gents: Jackie Moynihan and Seán O’Callaghan. Mixed: Paat Murphy and Mary O’Sullivan, Mick Aherne and Margaret Angland.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
The organisers of the Christmas Market sincerely thank all those who helped to make this year’s event such a tremendous success. Roll on December 2019.
5K RUN
Another reminder of the annual 5k in Boherbue on December 27 with the off at 1 p.m. The headquarters will be the Pearse Memorial Hall where registration commences at midday. The fee is adults €10 juveniles €5 or €20 for a family.
This is a wonderful opportunity to stretch the legs after a busy Christmas. Walkers, joggers and runners are all welcome. Wear your Santa hats or Christmas colours and enjoy a wonderful get together.
All participants will be given their time afterwards courtesy of Gneeveguilla AC to whom the organisers are extremely grateful.
SCHOOL CONCERT
Boherbue Comprehensive School would like to extend an invitation to the local community, to attend the school on Thursday, December 20, for an exciting lineup of events, beginning at 8 p.m. with a performance of Christmas carols, music and dance. The event is being hosted by the students of Boherbue Comprehensive Int aid of the Simon Community. The event is free however you will have an opportunity to donate to this wonderful charity on the night. We should also be attentive, to our elderly residents, and living alone sick, and infirm, neighbours. The population in Buttevant has increased over the years and we no longer have any knowledge of, or are aware, of who, or where, these new residents, come from. Buttevant has become home to various shady characters and we no longer can trust those whom we do not know. There is a CCTV system within the town but it does not cover all visible residential areas and is only accessible to some appointed persons.
Crime is no longer committed, during the hours of darkness and the majority of incidents happen during daylight hours. Some male persons can be seen traversing various areas of the town and locality regularly and are videoing as they walk about.
They can also be seen looking into and, perhaps, scrutinisingproperties.
We should be alert to and conscious of suspicious persons and also be aware of unusual activities, and suspicious vehicles, operating in all areas.
LOTTERY
Buttevant Soccer Club, promotes a weekly local lottery draw, to help finance the clubs’ expenses, and activities. The winning, or sharing, of the substantial monetary jackpot, rests on the choice, of four lucky numbers, to match the four lucky numbers drawn, on draw night. The lottery jackpot now stands at €20,000-, and will continue to rise, until won by some lucky entrant. The draw takes place, weekly, on Thursday night, at an appointed local public venue.. Your support is greatly appreciated.
DRAMA
Buttevants’ annual drama occasion, was conspicuous, and very much missed, by the absence, of the annual presentation, from the locally based drama group, “The Friary Players”. This group of talented thespians, always delivered some excellent productions, throughout the years, and are to be commended, for their on-stage activities. Putting on regular productions, can be, and are time-consuming, for all concerned, especially when the participants are amateurs, and also have to hold down “daily employment”, and are also family orientated. Perhaps, in the future, the group will return, with what is sure to be more memorable occasions.
DORADA DANCE SCHOOL
Dorada school, of dance, continues to be a major player, in the entertainment scene, of Buttevant, with their weekly classes, continuing to nurture, dance, drama and entertainment in general, in all the pupils, attending. The weekly classes are held, in the Muintir na Tire Hall, Buttevant, on Saturdays, and have resumed, at the usual appointed times, for the different grades. The dance school, in conjunction with “The Panto club”, will hold its’ annual “Panto”, on Friday February 01st., 2019, and Saturday February 02nd., 2019, in the local G.A.A., hall. No doubt, this new year production will be up-to-the-groups’ , top class performance. All information can be had by contacting Theresa Hynes, on, -087-72324143-.
BINGO
The weekly bingo session continues, in Buttevant, on Monday night, in the local G.A.A., Hall, with numerous monetary prizes, to be won. There is a substantial bingo jackpot, to be won, as well as an in-house lottery, and an extra sheet game. There is also a 50/50- draw for attendees. The jackpot, now stands, at €-3,900-, and will continue to rise, accordingly. There will be additional “treats”, on offer, from now, until Christmas, for attending players. The games get under at 08.30p.m.
HELPLINE
Buttevant Saint Vincent de Paul association, has a dedicated helpline, for those in the community, who may need assistance, to provide for themselves, or their families. Please contact, -0860209477, in strictest confidence.
CAMOGIE
Congratulations, and well done, once again, to Buttevant Camogie Club, on their recent successes, and their excellent progress, in the U-16-County Final Championship-2018/2019. Players,management,mentors and supporters, are to congratulated, for their perseverance, throughout the campaign.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Buttevant Community Council acknowledges the support, help and participation, it received, in its’ recently held Christmas Market. The market was held, in very incliment weather conditions, but, none-the-least, stall holders, entertainers and all concerned, persevered, and got on with the job in hand.
ALERT
With the arrival, of the winter evenings and incliminent weather, do be alert to the needs, conditions and general care, of your elderly, living alone or infirm neighbour, and keep a watchful eye-out, for their well-being. Shop, Cahill’s Shop and from Fr. Stritch.
SPIN AND WIN
Results: Fiona & Paudie Breen, €35; Maura Duane, €30; Liam Sheehan, €60. Next Weeks participants: Sheila O’Mahony, Meelin Dan O’Halloran, Dromtarriffe John Fehin, Newmarket Jackpot: €1,300
MEELIN GAA AGM
The Meelin AGM will be held on the 27th of December at &pm on the Meelin GAA grounds. All Welcome.
REMEMBRANCE TREE
Meeelin National School Parents Association would like to thank all those who helped make this years remembrance tree a success. Especial thanks to all those who allowed us to use their premises to collect. The tree is now light for everyone to view.