Buttevant
FUNDRAISING TRACTOR RUN
A fundraising “Tractor Run” has been organised the proceeds from which will be donated to “The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association” which has had numerous connections in the Buttevant area. This fundraising event will be held on Sunday next September 29th.
This is a most disabilitating disease for which at the moment there is no known cure with experiments constantly being carried out. This event is dedicated to the memory of a local family member John Gayer formerly of Boherascrub Buttevant who was struck down by the disease recently. Registration will take place at”The Crossroads Bar” on the Chuchtown/ Liscarroll road form 10.30a.m. The tractors will move off on their journey at 11.45a.m. Refreshments will be available at “The Crossroads” in conjunction with the “run”. Your support will be greatfully and gratefully appreciated.
ALLIRELAND
Congratulations and well done for a well deserved victory to the victorious “Cork Minor Football Team” in the AllIreland Minor Football Final which took place on Sunday September 1st at G.A.A. headquarters at Croke Park Dublin. A great feast of football was servedup by both teams Galwayand Cork. There was a prominent Buttevant connection in this final as a young Buttevant player was included in the Cork Minor Football Team.
Local Buttevant Minor Football Club member Michael O’Neill was a very worthy member of this Cork team and made his presence felt on this hallowed G.A.A. ground. Michael played his heart out in the victory and scored some good scores and helped in making scores for other members of this excellent team panel. Well done and all the best to Michaeland his team mates for their future playing careers.
TABLE QUIZ
A FundRaising “Table Quiz” was held in the “Welcome Inn” Buttevant on last Friday night. The quiz was promoted by “Hobart Enterprises Charity Trust”. All proceeds from the quiz will be donated to ”Boucher House/Liv Lansera” who provide financial and medical help for the ill and infirm. There was “Live Musical “entertainment following the quiz. Your support is greatly acknowledged.
BADMINTON
Buttevant Badminton Club has recommenced their weekly badminton sessions for the forthcoming “winter season”. The weekly training and game sessions are held in the Buttevant G.A.A. Hall. The sessions this season will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8.30. p.m. each night. Whilst the regular members will be in attendance the club is also welcoming “new attendees”who may be interested in becoming members. Why not give this activeand exciting game a try.
PAPAL AWARDS
Two
Buttevant
parishoners were presented with a Papal Award each for their longstanding service to the Buttevant conference of Saint Vincent de Paul of over twentyfive years. Joan O’Connell from Templemary and Francis O’Connell from Ardaprior were presented with the Benemerenti Medal by Bishop of Cloyne Bishop Crean at a special Mass in Lisgriffin Church on Friday September 13th. 2019 at 07.30p.m. There was a celebratory reception in Lisgriffin School following the Mass.
MOTORCYCLE MEMORIAL RUN
The “Mick O’Regan Annual Memorial Motorcycle Run” was held on Saturday August 10th and was well supported. This is the 07th. annual run and all bikers and forms of motorcycle machines attended and participated. The annual run was held as an annual fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the worthwhile organisation “PIETA HOUSE” which does outstanding work in the prevention of Selfharm and Suicide. Your support and generosity was greatly appreciated.
The cheque from the proceeds and donations from this annual fundraising event was presented to a representative from “Pieta House” Pat Duffy at a reception in “Kit Roche’s Bar” on last Saturday evening September 21st. This years’ “run” raised close on €35,000 which is an outstanding amount of financial support for such a welldeserving cause. In total this annual event has raised close on €140000 since its’ Inception. Well done and congratulations to all involved.
RELIGIOUS
Parish Folk Group–weekly lessons have resumed on Tuesday evenings at 7.00p.m.
The annual Station Masses continue throughout the Parochial Districts during Septemberand October2019.
BAND WORKSHOP
Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire, Buttevant has begun an afterschool band workshop. The school is on the lookout for instruments to complement the few instruments it has got. Donations of instruments from persons who no longer use them will be greatly acknowledged. Contact can be made with the school through the appropriate channels.
SOCCER CLUB
The club facilities are now a available for Parties Special Occasions and other celebratory occasions at very reasonable fees. All club facilities can be availed on for your special function. Further details can be had by contacting 0861276374
TIDY TOWNS
The tidy towns have arranged to meet on Thursday evenings at 7.00p.m. at Lombards’ Castle. It is their aim to keep the town looking colourful and in clean condition to be admired by locals visitors and passing commutersand maybe possible and potential businesses and developers. The group recently orgnised a local competition during the months of July 2019 and August 2019inclusive. No doubt by now the judging has been completed and the results will be made known as soon as possible.
BE VIGILANT
Following breakIns and robberies locally we would all do well to be on highalert and vigilant regarding our properties and neighbourhood. We should also be attentive to our elderly residents and living alone sick and infirm neighbours.
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. The majority of people also find that CCTV is an invasion of a persons private and personal persona. Crime is no longer committed during the hours of darkness and the majority of incidents happen during daylight hours.
We should be alert to and conscious of suspicious persons acting suspiciously and also be aware of unusual activities and suspicious vehicles operating in all areas. Always report whatever persons or unusual happenings you may perceiveor observe to the relevant authorities.
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 of €20000 was won recently and a new jackpot of €7000 is now on offer by entering the draw. The amount 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.
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. Commencing with Tiny Tots classes at 12noon. Intermediate classes will commence at 12.30p.m. and the Advanced class will begin at 1.30p.m. All information can be had by contacting Theresa Hynes on 0872324143.
ROAD RUNNING CLUB
Buttevant road running club continues to be very active in all forms of road runningand athletic meets throughout the local areas and further afield. Training sessions continue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 07.15p.m. Please check the clubs’ Facebook for all details. Sunday morning runs meet each Sunday at the local Coop. HiVis vests/bibs are compulsory.
All participants must be over– 18years of age. The club can also be contacted by email at buttevantrc@gmail.com. New members are always welcome.
BINGO
The weekly bingo session in Buttevant continues weekly in the local G.A.A. Hall. There are numerous monetary prizes to be won with a substantial monetary jackpot to be won which is now the substantial sum of €5,800 will continue to rise until won. There will also be an inhouse lottery and an extra sheet game. There is also a 50/50 draw for attendees. The games get under at 08.30p.m. and as the jackpot rises so will the number of players attending. Your continuing support is greatly appreciated.
HERITAGE GROUP
Buttevant Heritage Group recently celebrated National Heritage Week which took place this year from Saturday August 17th. 2019 to Sunday August 25th. 2019 inclusive. The guided tours of local heritage and archaeological locations and buildings within the Buttevant area continue regularly. The local heritage walking tours continue as per usual each Saturday afternoon.
Buttevant Heritage Group will towards the end of September 2019 hold an illustrated talk on the Ecology and Heritage of our area. The talk will also discuss pollinated friendly plantings wildflower identification and the flora and fauna of our river bank. At the seminar there will also be tastings of wild foraged foods such as jams deserts sorbetsand sloe gin and blackberry wine. The appointed date will be announced sooner rather than later.
BALLET
Further to all the other activities available in the parish Buttevant has also a regular ballet class which is held weekly in the Muintir na Tire Hall. Membership is available to anyone who wishes to have their children learn the ballet form and the tutor Ms. Radcliffe who is a fully qualified instructor and teacher of the art can be contacted at the Muintir na Tire Hall during the weekly classes.
SVP 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.
BE ALERT
It is imperative to be ever vigilant particularly as society as we now know it continues to change daybyday and is ever challenging with the value on life people and property and personal possessions being devalued by some sectors of society. Do check and make sure your carsand outhouses are locked and secure before your retire for the night.
SYMPATHY
Sympathy is extended to those who have suffered a bereavement or personal loss recently.
WELL WISHES
Well wishes go to those who are ill at home or in hospital at this time.