CillnaMartra/ ReidhnanDoiri
ST. ROCK OR ST.ROCH C.1295 -1327
FEAST DAY: 16th AUGUST Patron Saint of contagious diseases also the patron saint of dogs
It is believed that St. Rock was born in Mountpeilier, France and that’s where he died. While on pilgrimage in Italy, he healed many people, who were suffering from the plague ravaging Italy at the time. Hence nowadays, he is invoked to protect people from cancer, which is the plague of our time. At this time, we invoke his intercession against COVID 19, which is causing so much suffering and death throughout the world.
PRAYER TO ST. ROCK
O God, who by the ministry of an Angel didst give to glorious Saint Rock a promise engraved on a tablet that whosoever would invoke his name should be preserved from pestilence and all mortal and contagious diseases. Grant that we, who revere his memory, may through his intercession, be delivered in soul and body from all mortal and contagious diseases through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Rock pray for us and preserve us from all mortal and contagious diseases.
This group has their own group messaging facility and each day bits of info, anecdotes, poems, prayers etc. are passed on by Secretary Mary.
Only what is suitable and correct is passed on as there is a lot of false info out there. About 2 messages per day is the norm. If any member would like to share something they can do so by contacting Mary on 0872036947
We all need to look out for each other, make that phone call or sent a text. Obey the rules especially on social distancing and washing hands and disinfecting. A suggestion by one member is every time you wash your hands, say a Hail Mary, it takes that time to wash your hands as recommended.
A lot of members and many others besides in Clondrohid are lighting a candle in a window at night around the same time and say ing prayers. Uniting together though separated. Please use a battery candle for safety. A novena to the Sacred Heart for nine days.
Daily Mass is available on the channel RTE NEWS NOW at 10.30 am each day on Saor View Channell 22 and Sky 521 There is also a Parish Council and Clondrohid Parish messaging service. Fr Joe’s number is 0872712058 Healy s Spar Shop has offered to do home deliveries if required. Contact them on 026 41233 Great to see everyone in Clondrohid doing the best they can and putting their shoulder to the wheel
CLONDROHID GAA
have put a slogan up in face book saying WE NEED TEAM PLAYERS. Covid 19 will only be beaten if we ALL take it seriously and ALL do the right thing. Social distancing, save the lives of our parents and grandparents and relatives with health issues. Be responsible, don’t go out in Groups, risking lives.
LOCAL LINK
LOCAL LINK BUS SERVICE (FREEMOUNT TO KANTURK):
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.
COM HALTAS
All music and singing classes in Freemount Heritage Centre have been cancelled until further notice. All meetings etc.have also been cancelled. The Heritage Centre will remain closed until further notice.
FLEADH CHEOIL
The County Fleadh Cheoil which was to be held in Dunmanway on April 18th.and 19th. Has been postponed. The new provisional date for THe Fleadh is June 26th.27th.and 28th. In Dunmanway.
COVID 19 SUPPORT IN OUR COM M UNITY
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues, as a community we need more than ever to come together and support each other. We need to support the most vulnerable in our community, in particular our elderly, people who are sick, isolated or those who may need to self-isolate in the days to come.
Freemount Community Development are asking people who need support to please get in touch and for others to identify people who may have limited local family or social support. Please encourage them to make contact via a phone call or text the Community Development phone 083/4589222 and we will put you in contact with someone who have kindly offered to help with essential shopping, or collecting prescriptions as needed.
All requests for support will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality.
An Garda Síochána will be providing increased community support in particular for those most vulnerable in our society, particularly our elderly and isolated. Gardaí are actively identifying those persons most at need, particularly those with limited local family or social support. In these cases, An Garda Síochána will assist. Any person with these concerns for themselves or for a neighbour should contact the 24hr line for An Gardaí on 022/31450 covering Mallow and Charleville areas
Social Alarms: If you know someone who has a Senior Alert Alarm please remind them to wear their pendant in case of any emergency.
If you wish to volunteer your services in the coming weeks, please contact Freemount Community Development on 083/4589222 or email freemountcd@gmail.com.
Bí Curamach, and make that call we are here to help. Paddy Collins Chairperson Freemount Community Development Association.
THURSDAY CLUB
The Thursday Club activities have been cancelled until further notice, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
USED POSTAGE STAM PS
If you have used stamps you can hand them into
The Heritage Centre any morning
FREEM OUNT 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.
Dvds of the GAA concert can be obtained at barry’s bar also ,or ring 02228662 or at casey’s shop, john brennan, or vincent fehin .
GAA LOTTO
Numbers drawn last weekend were:-1 8 26 28 There was no Jackpot winner. The following were lucky Dip winners :-. 1Breda Hawe ,Ballyhea. 2Derry Walsh, Freemount. 3Breda Hawe, Ballyhea.. Pat O’Connor,Ceapanagoul, Freemount.5Pat Keane, Freemount. The Lotto Draw will take place in Casey’s Shop at 11.30am. Each Sunday morning. .Jackpot this week-end will be €2,350
Items for these notes should be with the correspondent each Monday night before 8pm E-Mail osullivanpj38@gmail.com collect prescription from doctors /pharmacy. Strict hygiene protocols will apply so we don’t pass the virus e,g, use of disposable gloves, shopping bag and the pledge to NEVER ENTER YOUR HOUSE. The list of shoppers are as follows. Margaret 0872741624. Ben 0872801908. Edel 0894186702. Pat 0878157741. Mairead 0868477275. Katie 0877521462.
Please feel free to call any of these numbers if you need something.
Not everyone can get to town but please do not be without, for any reason. These are extraordinary circumstances and while we need to stay apart we do need to pull together as a community.
Please stay in phone contact with your elderly neighbours and make sure they are ok.
Please also keep the following numbers. Emergency 112/999. Fr. Leader 085 8001447. Know your doctor’s number and your Eircode.
ADVICE
Please stay safe everyone and stay isolated. By the time this goes to print there could be further restrictions on movement in place. We would ask that everyone follows the guidelines provided by the government and the HSE. It may be a god idea to keep a diary of where you were and who you met. In the unfortunate event that you may get the virus this will help in the contact tracing effort. We will come out the other end of this but everyone needs to play their part and stay isolated.
GAA CLUB ACTIVITIES
All Kilbrin GAA Club activities including our Lotto draw are suspended until March 29th in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. All lotto tickets sold will be included in our next draw. Please adhere to HSE guidelines and remember that by staying apart we can get through this together.Cork clubs drawThe March Cork GAA clubs draw is now postponed. It is hoped to have both the March & April draws on April 26th.
TRIP TO CROKE PARK - SUNDAY APRIL 19TH
Kilbrin GAA in an effort to follow best practices and in line with HSE guidelines have decided to defer our trip to Croke Park due to take place on April 19th 2020 to a future date. As a club we were really looking forward to playing on the hallowed ground of Croke Park and even more so to face our friends from across the water CúChulainns.
However in these unprecedented times our community’s health must become the number one priority. We hope to come back with a new date for this event in the near future and give the people of Kilbrin near and far something to look forward to when all this is over.
CONDOLENCES
Kilbrin GAA would like to offer their sincere condolences to Nial O’Sullivan and family on the recent passing of Mary Nial O’Sullivan, Knocknacolan. May her soul rest in peace.
The community council can be contacted at kilbrincc@ gmail.com for any queries.
Also the PRO can be contacted directly at Bennymick1968@ gmail.com or on 0872801908 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 wider community.