Killavullen
THANK YOU
On behalf of the Killavullen Christmas Commiteeand the Community Council incredible praise must go to all those who organised an incredible start to the season of Advent and Christmas. On Saturday evening December 1st St Nicholas’ Church was overflowing with families, friends and neighbours to mark the start of Advent. A choir made up of school children under the direction of Fiona Hannon and accompanied by the Adult Choir enhanced the Mass.
Children took part in the church ceremony which was celebrated by Fr Condon. After Mass the Christmas Lights were lit to much delight, and the adult choir burst into song as the Church Tree was lit. After Mass, the congregation were treated to a cuppa and festive nibbles in the Community Centre. The children were busy doing arts and crafts, while the adults enjoyed the start of the festive season by simply having time for a chat with those around them. Each family who came to the hall were given a free commemerative Killavullen Christmas decoration and a ticket for a free raffle.
The raffle winners were Sheila McCarthy, Mary Linehan and Monica O’Donovan. There was a guess the amount of the Chocolate Chrismtas Coins in the jar competition which was a very competitive affair on the night. The total of all the coins and notes was €1030 and the winner was Ciara O’Grady who guessed €1002.
Thanks and appreciation goes to all who helped in each and every way to make this a wonderful event : Fr. Condon for celebrating the Advent Mass, Fiona Hannon for directing the choir, to the adult choir for accompanying the children,to the children who participated in the Mass, and to the children who formed the choir, to all the staff of both schools in the Parish who were supportive in promoting the event and giving time to rehearsals, to those who braved the elements and heights to put up the lights and the frames, to those who donated refreshements and to those who helped on the night.
Huge thanks goes to the kindness of those in Killavullen who allow us to use their premises as a source of power for our lights, without your kind, festive spirit this event would be a non-runner. Thank you too to all who attended on the night and spoke highly of the event, it is lovely to hear the positive feedback. Ni Neart Go Cur Le Cheile!
FARMER’S MARKET
Killavullen Farmer’s Market will host a market this Saturday, December 15th between 1030am and 130pm. On December 21st they will host an evening market which between 3pm and 8pm. Come for a gift, fresh veg and food, Christmas chat and a festive cuppa.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
Killavullen Active Retirement Group had their Christmas with lunch in The Grand Hotel Fermoy on Wed Dec 12th. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Annette–089 44404668 / 022 26659.
SENIOR CITIZENS PARTY
The Christmas Party for the Senior Citizens has been postponed until the New Year, the date of which is yet to be confirmed. We appreciate the understanding and kindess we experienced as we changed the date last week.
FORÓIGE YOUTH CLUB
Foroige Youth Club began in early November in Killavullen Community Centre. It is open to members aged 12 and over. Details of meetings are on their facebook page. New members are most welcome.
LOTTO
The Community Council Lotto winners for last few weeks were Brendan Canavan and Sean O Flynn, Ross St in The Haven Bar and Liz Stafford and Missy Walsh in Griffins Bar.
BABY AND TODDLER
Jollytots Baby & Toddler group meet regularly in the Community Centre. Check out their Facebook page for details. The next date for meeting is this Thursday December 13th between 1030am and 1230pm so save the date! Jollytots welcomes all parents, carers and guardians to this sociable and fun morning.
KILLAVULLEN GAA
Killavullen GAA club are initiating a new long term development programme for our club, we will begin with a number of pilot projects for our different age groups and will hold an official launch night in January with a full outline of our plan.. As always your support is and will be very much appreciated.