FASHION SHOW
This Thursday, March 14, is fashion show night in the Pearse Memorial Hall which commences with a cheese and wine reception at 7pm with the show itself underway at 7.30pm.
This is a fund-raiser for the hall itself and your support will be appreciated. Tickets cost €10 and are available at the Post Office and will all so be available at the door on the night.
SCÓR
Congrats to the Scór na bPáistí figure dancers who took first in the County Finals at Ovens at the weekend and to Aoife O’Riordan who won the solo singing.
Congrats also to Gavin Daly who was runner-up in the solo dance and to the set dancers who also finished in second place.
However, all were later honoured along with their mentors and parents when it was announced that Boherbue were the last overall club in the county plus the best overall club in Scór which includes Scór Sinsir, Na nÓg and na bPáistí.
This is an award they have won for a number of years, an achievement that takes a lot of input and work and full credit and thanks to all involved.
COFFEE MORNING
Boherbue ICA hold a coffee morning in aid of Daffodil Day in the Pearse Memorial Hall on Friday, March 22 from 10am to 1pm.
This is always a very special occasion with lots of tasty cakes of all shapes and sizes and colours — you will have to taste them to really understand.
Its for a very worthy cause and your support will be greatly appreciated.
Also note, it is an official Lenten dispensation day! So you don’t have to feel guilty for indulging and giving your sweet tooth a day out.
CARDS
First: Pat Murphy and Mary O’Sullivan. Ladies: Eileen Ankettell and Sheila Fallon. Gents: Michael O’Keeffe and Mick Buckley; Paddy Hartnett and Denis Hickey; Jackie Moynihan and Denis O’Mahony. Mixed: Nora and John O’Riordan.
HANDBALL
Breen
Boherbue players were successful with Cork at the weekend in the Munster team finals played at Ballydesmond, Conna, Liscarroll and Boherbue.
Tomas O’Connor was on the winning u12 team, Evan Enright and Cathal Ducey were on the winning u16-u17 side while Donal Murphy, Daragh Moynihan and Shane O’Riordan won silver in the u-14-u15 team.
On Sunday at Ballydesmond, Cormac O’Shea and Eoghan Moynihan won the u12 County B doubles with Donal Murphy and Darragh Moynihan winning the u15 doubles.
Congrats and well done to all involved. our athletes will be able to avail of this session and we earnestly encourage everyone to avail of it.
The officers elected were as follows: chairperson Pat Whelan, Liscarroll AC; secretary, Brian Murphy, Churchtown Road Runners AC; asst secretary, Finbarr Whelan, Liscarroll AC: treasurer, Pat Dennehy, Fanahan McSweeney AC; asst treasurer, Deirdre O’Leary, North Cork AC.
SYMPATHY – The sympathy of the officers and members of the club is extended to the family, relatives and friends of the late Tadhg Brosnan, Coolbane, Liscarroll, who died tragically last week. To his wife Ita, family, Marie, Mairéad, Sarah, Therese, Jacinta and Emma, many relatives and friends, we extend sincerest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
TRAINING – Athletes thinking of doing well in upcoming competitions will have to commit more to regular training, especially those in sprints and throws. Sessions are on the usual nights, it Fridays in Charleville 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays in Liscarroll 6.30-7.30. Thursdays for Little Athletics in Liscarroll 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Other training sessions for long jump, have been arranged for Sunday mornings. This weekend it will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. As soon as the clocks go forward, we will be able to arrange shot put, discus and javelin on the Monday nights.
REGISTRATIONS – Most of those turning up at training are registered, but there are a few that need reminding. Being registered is not collecting money for the club, it is to register a person with the Athletics Association of Ireland and to insure them against accidents.
2019 FIXTURES – Saturday, March 30; Day one All-Ireland under-12 to 19 Indoors at Athlone
Sunday, March 31; Day two All-Ireland under-12 to 19 Indoors at Athlone.
Sunday the 31st. Avondhu Division Training Day/Sports Day at CIT.
Saturday, April 6; Day three All-Ireland under-12 to 19 Indoors at Athlone
CLUB EVENTS FOR 2019 – Saturday, April 20; Liscarroll AC Easter 5k Trail Run at Doneraile Park at 11 a.m.
Sunday, August 11; Liscarroll AC annual Open Sports at 1 p.m.
Friday, August 16, ; Liscarroll AC ‘Tom Fitzpatrick Memorial’ 10km plus 5km Road races.
Upcoming Sports Meeting Dates.
Sun. April 7. Gneeveguilla Juvenile Open Sports at Riocht track.
Sunday, April 7; Ferrybank Open Sports at Waterford RSC.
Sunday, April 28; Leevale Juvenile Open Sports at CIT Cork. Lucky dip €50 Adrian Regan, Meenakissagh, Gneeveguilla. €20 each Orla O’Connor, Nohovaldaly; Paddy Cronin, Coolinaarne; Sheila Nagle, Knockanes; Der and Susan O’Connor, Knockdubh; Eoin O’Sullivan, Gortavehy.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
First Holy Communion in Kiskeam on Saturday, May 11; Cemetery Mass on Monday, June 17.
KISKEAM LOTTO
The numbers were 4, 15, 16, 30. Lucky dip €50 Diarmuid Fitzgerald, The Glen. €20 each Mary Cullinane, Kiskeam; Connie’s Taxis, Kiskeam; Marguerite O’Sullivan, Kiskeam. Sellers prize: Patsy Breen.
BALLYDESMOND LOTTO
The numbers were 5 12 20 21. Congrats to Adrian Regan, Gneeveguilla, winner of the €16,200 jackpot. Lucky dip winners were €50 John Biggane, c/o Doreen. €30 each Nora O’Keeffe, Doon; John Murphy, Lakevale; Declan Cremins, c/o Jack Mc. €20 each Molly Coffey, c/o Green Door; Meg O’Keeffe, Kiskeam; Darragh, Cathal and Grace, c/o Howards; Januzu Bado, c/o Paudie; Ella and Nana Mary F, c/o Petros; Mick O’Connell, Castleisland.
KNOCKNAGREE PARADE
The Knocknagree community are invited to dress up warm, and in their green, for their St Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 17.
A team of community volunteers united to initiate the event last year and the parade proved an unqualified success, little surprise, it followed soon after Knocknagree’s memorable triumph in the All Ireland Junior A Football Championship in Croke Park.
Again, a snapshot of Knocknagree life will be showcased on Sunday week as local groups, clubs and organisations proudly march in the parade.
Patrons are expected to drop in from both sides of the county bounds, kick off follows 10am Mass.