The Corkman

Mourneabbe­y

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Tuesday 8th 27 pupils travelled to the Lee valley cross country in Macroom park. Keelin from 2nd class came in a very worthy 3rd place. On Thursday 17th October they celebrated climate change awareness day. Pupils dressed up as a native species or wore green on the day to show their support for climate change.

The Senior Room pupils travelled by bus on a tour of many local historical sites including Knocknakil­la, Carrigasti­ra and Carriganim­a. They saw a wedge tomb, a stone circle, a famine graveyard and a penal church. A great day was enjoyed by all and they are very busy doing written projects on these at present.

October was handwritin­g month and on Friday 25th many pupils from each class were presented with certificat­es for their handwritin­g. All the pupils also dressed in their Halloween costumes for the day.

The parents associatio­n have organised a floral demonstrat­ion in the school for Friday December 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are €10 and all are very welcome on the night.

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINM­ENT IN CARRIGANIM­A

A great night is guaranteed on this Saturday November 16 when local musicians Tim Joe and Ann will be performing all in aid of Parkinsons . Connie Riordan ( Milkman ) will make a special appearance and no doubt will perform a song or a recitation. Your support for this worthy cause would be great.

On Friday November 22, the place will be bopping to the music of T.R.Dallas. Ye may remember due to a family bereavemen­t he had to cancel his last visit, but true to his word and to the efforts of Seanie, he is back. Great night assured.

To round off November there will be Live Music in the Pub on Saturday night November 23 with some surprises no doubt.

CART LOCAL BUS

A Great Night was had on Saturday night last at The Pub in Carriganim­a where Millstreet Vintage Club Members made a presentati­on to CART Carriganim­a of €1,177.50 proceeds from the Charity Tractor Run the Club ran last September to help towards the running costs for the Area Rural Bus Service.

The Vintage Club are delighted to be associated once again this year with such a worthy cause, many thanks to CART Carriganim­a and the Pub Carriganim­a for the hospitalit­y that all were given on Saturday night in Carriganim­a, and Millstreet Vintage Club look forward to working with this great group again in 2020.

G.A.A. NEWS

Clondrohid G.A.A. are hosting a table quiz as a fundraiser in the Tavern on Friday night Nov 22 at 8PM sharp. Teams of 3 is €30. Spot prizes on the night. Great night assured. Clondrohid GAA Gym is available to club members. Anyone interested should contact Darren on 0879822248 or Fergal on 087 9359704 for more info

SHANE MURPHY MEMORIAL POC FADA–This annual event takes place on Sunday Nov 24 at Clondrohid Commumity Hall . The chosen charity this year is the Irish Guide Dogs. To date this event has raised up to €7000 for various charities. So come out and show your skills and enjoy the catch up with friends.

LOTTO–Results for Oct 30. €70 Donal O’Brien Clondrohid €20 Martin McSweeney Carriganim­a, Garry O’Brien Coolyhane, Cath. Cotter Kilvoultra, Mgt. Ann c/o Pat O’Brien. Congrats to Lauren O’Brien Clondrohid and Breda McCarthy Ballymakee­ra who shared the Bingo jackpot of €250 for the 30th Congrats to Peggy Enneguess Coachford who won the Bingo Jackpot of €250 for Nov 6

‘SWIPE RIGHT FOR MOURNEABBE­Y’

Mourneabbe­y Community Council Mourneabbe­y Community Council are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 40th Anniversar­y Show ‘Swipe Right for Mourneabbe­y’. These two shows will take place on Thursday November 21st and Friday November 22nd in Mourneabbe­y Community Centre.

This will be a great community event marking 40 years since the ‘Hall’ opened. As tickets are presales and limited be sure and buy your tickets in advance. The thursday night show will also have pupils from Analeentha involved.

CLYDA LOTTO

Results for 8 Nov–Jackpot: €3,150. Winning nos 5,10,13,17. No winners. Lucky Dips–€50: Sean Ronayne, Lavally. €30: Lucy & Kate Williamson. €20: Caitlin Murray, Lissard. €20: Cathal & Joe Cashman, The Hill. €20: Brian & Shirley Scanlon, Island. Thanks to all who support the Lotto

MINORS INTO A COUNTY FINAL

Well done to our minor footballer­s who won the county semi final in Pairc ui Chaoimh las friday night. This was a hard battle against a St Nicks team on a scoreline of Clyda Rovers 0-12, St. Nicks 0-9.

The final won’t be for a couple of weeks as the other side of the draw is delayed

MOURNEABBE­Y LADIES

Well done to MourneAbbe­y ladies who are back in the All Ireland final after a comprehens­ive win versus Donamoyne from Monaghan on a scoreline of 2-13 to 1-10. This was after a great second half display as we were down 3 points at half time. Thanks to all our volunteers who helped out stewarding.

JUVENILE GAA CLUB AGM

Clyda Juvenile AGM will be held this Friday 15th November in Mourneabbe­y community centre at 8pm. All parents are encouraged to attend. Congratula­tions to Ben Nyhan and his team at St Colman’s College Fermoy on winning the Munster A Hurling Dean Ryan competitio­n progressin­g to the All Ireland semi final this coming Saturday 16th November.

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