Freemount

45 DRIVE

The weekly 45 Drive was well attended on Sunday night last. The following is a list of the lucky winners .First Prize went to:-Maureen Vaughan, Kanturk,and Con Foley, Freemount. The Ladies prize was won by:- 1 Margaret and Teresa O’Regan, Kilmeedy,2 Mai and Maura Burke, Broadford. The Gents prize was won :-Dan Murphy. And Jerry O’Callaghan, Freemount.The Mixed Team prize was won by:- 1 John and Kathleen Twomey, Meelin,2 Daithí Burke, Meelin and Helen Sheehy, Tullylease. The Table Prize was won by ;John and Joan Dillane, Milford. The following won Raffle prizes :-1 Margaret O’Regan, Kilmeedy.2 Kate O’Brien, Newmarket.3 Con Foley, Freemount.4Frank O’Sullivan, Boherbue.5Dan Murphy, Freemount 6 Martin Flynn, Feohanagh.

The next 45 drive will be this Sunday night September 15th at 8.30pm sharp. See you all on Sunday night and bring a friend. You can be on the road home at 10.30pm.

AROUND THE FIRESIDE

The next programme of Around the Fireside will be broadcast on C103 Local Radio on Monday night next September 16TH..2019 ,we have The “Bachelors in Trouble”.They are on their way to The Ploughing Match and they dropped in for another great programme at 10.06pm.. This is programme of Around the Fireside not to be missed. Make sure you tune in on Monday night next.

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, FREEMOUNT

Holy Hour on Monday night at 7pm.

As Fr. Peter O’Farrell P.P.is on holidays from Monday September 2nd. To September 20th ,there will be only one Sunday Mass in the parish this weekend September 15th in Freemount only at 10am. (Please note change of times ).Usual weekend Masses will resume on weekend September 22nd. The weekly Holy Hour will continue on Monday nights at 7pm. As usual.

TIDY TOWNS

Freemount Tidy Towns Committee are organizing a clean up of our Village on Saturday September 21st., meeting in the village at 10 am. We are appealing to you to join us and help with the clean up. During the summer we entered the anti litter challenge and were successful in increasing our marks from round 1 to round 3 which was very positive and it was great to see both young and old out walking picking up litter and helping to keep our village clean. The Committee needs your help on Saturday September 21st. to ensure we have our village looking clean and tidy

LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE

If you would like to avail of the Local Link bus service from Freemount (and surrounding areas) to Kanturk each Friday please Tel: 025-51454. It is important to book. Departs Johnsbridge at 10.40am; Freemount Creamery at 11.15am. Arrives Kanturk at 11.35am.Returning from Kanturk at 1.15pm. Drop off to Freemount Creamery 1.25pm; Johnsbridge at 1.35pm; Adults €6, Children €3. Free Travel Pass applies.

CULTURE NIGHT

Don’t forget Culture night in The Heritage Centre on Friday night September 20th. At 8pm. This will include an Art exhibition, music,singing, dancing ,poetry reading and a recital by the All Ireland winning Céilí Band. Refreshments will be provided. Starting at 8pm.Please make a note of the date.

F.A.S. VACANCIES

Two vacancies have arisen in the local CE.FAS Scheme. Anybody wishing to join this very active group of community workers should contact the local supervisor Ger. Farrissey at 087-6484941

I.R.D. DUHALLOW

Healthy Cooking Skills for Parents Training course funded through the Safefood Ireland Community Food Initiative 2019 2021. This course will focus on cooking on a budget, preparation of healthy meals considering time constraints, Healthy eating will be explored and a variety of recipes will be delivered. This will be an eight week course from 10a.m. to 12noon. and will commence on Wednesday the 25th of September in the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. For more information on this Free Course, please contact Mary on 029 60633.

IRD Duhallow is seeking to determine interest in running a QQI level 5 Care Skills Module. The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. This course is due to commence on Thursday the 26th of September, one night per week for ten weeks from 6.30p.m. to 9. 30p.m. If you are interested please contact Mary on 029 60633.

IRD Duhallow is seeking to determine interest in running a QQI level 5 Children with Additional Needs Module. This module is designed to enable the learner to develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. It aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the context of special needs, associated issues and approaches used as well as offering an overview of the legislation and policy development relating to children with additional needs in Ireland today. It is anticipated that this course will commence on Monday the 30th of September and will run for one night per week for ten weeks from 6.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Mary on 029 60633.

THURSDAY CLUB

The Thursday returns again on this Thursday September 12th at Cois Abhann at 2pm. Light exercise at 1.30pm. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

COFFEE MORNING

Coffee Morning and Cake Sale, in Aid of Marymount Hospice, at Cois Abhann on Thursday morning September 19th

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Best wishes to Freemount’s “youngest” lady who just celebrated her first birthday in her second century. That is Mary O’Brien, Ballinla, Freemount who now resides with her daughters in Coachford and enjoyed her 101st birthday last week.Mary enjoys perfect health. Long may it continue.!!

MUSIC CLASSES

Music classes for all instruments and singing Classes ,will commence shortly . Registration for all classes will take place in The Heritage Centre onTHIS Saturday morning September 14th. at 10am. All intending pupils must register on that morning in The Heritage Centre as we cannot accept any late registrations due to extra numbers. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.

HISTORY WEBSITE

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.

G.A.A. LOTTO

Results For W/E September 8th. The numbers drawn last week-end were:3—7—24—36. There was no Jackpot winner. The following were lucky dip winners:- 1.Mike and Karen Collins, Chapel Hill, Freemount. 2 Larry and Marie Curtin, Freemount 3-Mary Ryan, Liscarroll 4 Ann Murphy, Kiknockane, Freemount.5 John Brennan, Freemount.. You are still in time to join the weekly lotto by paying €100 for an annual ticket Contact any club member. Jackpot this weekend €2,050

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION

The annual Church gate collection for Freemount Juvenile GAA will take place on this Sunday September15th. Your generosity would be much appreciated.

MACRA

The regional round of Bowling will take place on Friday the 13th September in the Planet, Blackpool. If you would like to join us, please let us know. All welcome. Other upcoming regional competitions include -Beef and Sheep stock judging will take place on the 15th September. Also Question time will be taking place on the 20th September. Anyone who would like to take part in any of these competitions, please get in touch. Contact us on our Facebook page ‘Freemount Macra’ or on 087-0969654 for further details on any club activities or upcoming events. If you would be interested in joining our club, please don’t hesitate to contact us! All are very welcome!

NOTES

Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm E-Mail osullivanpj38@gmail.com final last Sunday. Kilbrin played a hard fought game however Newmarket came out winners winning on a score line of Kilbrin 2-11 Newmarket 1-22. We now look forward to the County Championship. We wish Newmarket the best of luck in the county.

Fixtures: Kilbrin will face Brian Dillions in Co. Championship on this Saturday 14th of September at 2pm in Mourneabbey. Please support the lads.

Lotto: The lotto results for Monday 9th September for a jackpot of €9000 are as follows. Numbers drawn were 5, 13, 26 and 35 . There was no jackpot winner. Lucky dip winners were Billy Daly Kilbrin, Maeve O’ Sullivan Knocknacolan, Ann Marie Clifford Knockalohert, Edel Kennedy Drominagore and Hugh O’ Sullivan Kilbrin . The next draw will take place on Monday 23rd September for a jackpot of €9100. Tickets can be bought from any club officers,outside Spar or online on www.kilbrin. gaa.ie.

Best Wishes to Conor Lane who will referee the All-Ireland SFC replay between Dublin and Kerry on this Saturday evening September 14th.

SUICIDE AWARENESS

The Kanturk Suicide Awareness Group have put in place a facility to help people who are suffering from depression, anxiety & bereavement. This facility will be funded by the group. Please contact Mary on 063 89564 or 087 3162257.

COMMUNITY CENTRE DANCING

Dancing will take place in the community centre again this Friday nigh from 9.30 to 11.30. Admission is €10. This is open to everyone so if you are interested please come along. There was a great crowd last Friday and it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

AUTUMN CLEAN-UP

We are arranging an Autumn clean-up of the village on the following dates. Friday 13th September @ 6pm. Saturday 14th September @ 11am. Sunday 15thSeptember @ 11am.

Please bring gloves and a Hi Vis as we want to ensure everyone’s safety as a priority.

Plastic bags will be supplied and we would welcome and encourage everyone to attend. Bring the kids along by all means as this project is as much educational as it is practical.

KILBRIN GRAVEYARD

It has come to our attention that dogs litter is being left in the graveyard in Kilbrin and also someone is still leaving hedging in plastic bags. There is a team of dedicated people putting in huge work throughout the year to keep the graveyard clean and presentable.

Cleaning up dog litter and other peoples hedge cuttings however, is something that they should not have to do. We would plead with people to be considerate and clean up their own dog litter, or better again don’t bring the dog at all. We would also ask whoever is dumping hedge cuttings to stop. This is a cherished place for many people in the community so please keep it in mind when visiting.

We would like not to have to write this message again so we are asking that people are respectful of their fellow visitors and the place itself.

CONTACT DETAILS

The community council can be contacted at kilbrincc@gmail. com if you have any queries.Also the PRO can be contacted directly at Bennymick1968@gmail. com if you have anything of interest for this column. Whether you are at home or abroad we would be delighted to hear from you if you have anything that you would like to share with the community at large. Thanks to everyone that has contributed to date.