AROUND THE DISTRICTS
BALLYHEA CHURCH NOTES
MASS TIMES – Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Station Mass; Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Sunday, March 10, 8.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.; Monday, March 11, midday; Tuesday, March 12, midday; Wednesday, March 13, midday (Latin); Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m.; Friday, March 15, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Station Mass; Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Thursday after 10 a.m. Mass.
HOLY COMMUNION – Only those receiving Holy Communion should approach the Altar and only on a seat-by-seat basis.
Booked Anniversary Masses – Booked Anniversary Masses are accepted on the understanding that Funeral Masses and month’s mind Masses take precedence.
MONTH OF MARCH – The month of March dedicated to St Joseph.
LENTEN STATIONS – Friday, March 8, Pruntus Ardskeagh Ballylopin, Rathmorgan and Rathglassane. Friday, March 15, Gurrane, Knightsgrove, Glanmore, Newtown, Sorrell, Farran. Station Masses will be celebrated at 8 p.m.
LENTEN ALMS – Alms for Burkina Faso may be left into the sacristy during Lent. These will be applied to a charitable purpose and designated by Archbishop Crotty, Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso.
READERS – Saturday, March 9: Ger. O’Shea. Sunday, March 10: Sheila Fennessy. Saturday, March 16: Diarmuid McCarthy. Sunday, March 17: Sarah Barrett. Saturday, March 23: Louisa Carroll. Sunday, March 24: Audrey Morrissey.
ALTAR FLOWER ARRANGERS – During the Season of Lent there should be no flowers on the Altar.
CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE – A few copies of the Ballyhea Parish Christmas magazine are available for purchase in the Porch. Price €8
PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is on from May 31 to June 5 (five nights) or June 6 (six nights). Under the patronage of Bishop William Crean DD Pilgrimage Director, Very parish priest Fr Tobias Bluitt Kanturk, Co. Cork. More information is available on the church notice board.
PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE – A pilgrimage will leave Cork on August 28 continuing to September 4. Early booking offers available. Money can be paid in instalments to spread out the cost. For more information, please contact Group Leader Mary Cott 086 1220850.
GAA CLUB NEWS
LOTTO – The numbers drawn on March 2 were 7, 24, 38. There was no winner of the jackpot of €1,400. Lucky tips winners: €30 Mary Nunan c/o Mick Copps, €30 Áine and Dara O’Sullivan c/o Margaret O’Sullivan, €30 Donie Barron c/o Online lotto.
Next draw is Saturday, March 9, 2023, for a jackpot of €1,500.
Get your tickets before 5 p.m. on Saturday from Costcutters Ballyhea, Corbett Court, The Idle Hour or from any of the ticket sellers or they can be purchased online at play.clubforce.com/play_newa. asp?ll_id=199#Anchor Thank you for your continued support.
The first three numbers of the National Lottery Main Draw will be the jackpot numbers. If a number higher than 42 is drawn in the first three, the draw will continue with the next number drawn under 42.
The club appreciates the support of lottery players and supporters during these difficult times and are very grateful for your continued support. Keep safe and the best of luck in draw.
JUNIOR HURLING LEAGUE FIXTURES 2024 – Schedule of Ballyhea Junior Hurling Team League Fixtures 2024 as follows.
March 10 Newtown V Ballyhea in Newtown at 2.30 p.m. March 29 Ballyhea V Kilworth in Ballyhea at 2.30 p.m. April 7 Doneraile V Ballyhea in Doneraile at 2.30 p.m. April 19 Buttevant V Ballyhea in Buttevant at 6.45 p.m. May 5 Ballyhea V Fermoy in Ballyhea at 2.30 p.m. *These fixtures may be subject to change*
CONGRATULATIONS – Well done to Darragh Crowley, Tiernan Walsh and the Coláiste Mhuire Buttevant, Senior Hurling team on defeating Coláiste and Chroí Naofa in their recent County Hurling Final.
MEMBERSHIP – Membership fees for 2024 are now due and should be paid by March 1. They can be paid online by clicking foireann.ie. A short video showing how to register as a member can be viewed by clicking youtu. be/1WIICFy771s.
LIGHTS ON – From Thursday, January 25, the lights around the walkway of the New Field will be turned on the enable you to walk in a safe environment. The lights will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members and friends welcome.
ONLINE SHOP – The club’s online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at oneills.com/shop-by-team/GAA/ ireland/ballyhea-GAA.html
INSTAGRAM – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub.
BALLYHEA COMMUNITY ALERT
Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity.
If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.
BANTEER BANTEER 5 MILE RACE THIS WEEKEND
The Banteer 5 Mile Road Race takes places on Sunday 10th March at 10am.
Please expect traffic delays from 9am to 11am in the general area of the village, Taffes Corner, Boreen Holy and the Clonmeen Road. The most significant traffic delay will be on the Clonmeen Road to Gouganes Rd Junction (beyond the graveyard) from 10am to 10:30am. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
We would be delighted is you came out to support Cork’s fastest road runners, visually impaired runner and wheelchair athlete. A great place to view the race is near the National School as it will pass here 3 times and is near the finish line.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Liam Murphy at 087-9318982. Thank you for you continued support and we look forward to you cheering on the runners on Sunday morning.
MACRA VARIETY CONCERT
Banteer Macra are hosting a Variety Concert on this Saturday 9th of March at Banteer Community Cerntre at 8,30pm tickets 10e from members. The show includes All Ireland winning Capers show and much more. Proceeds to Banteer Lyre Nadd Defibrillators and Irish Kidney Federation –please support. Any queries contact Amanda on 0876123655
BANTEER LGFA & CAMOGIE SOCIAL
The Banteer LGFA & Camogie Social takes place on 30th March in Springfort Hall Mallow. Tickets on sale now. Please contact Vikki 087 7771239 or Laura 087 4681407 for tickets: Adult €35, Juvenile €20.
Tickets can also be purchased at Monday training session from 4th March in Banteer Community Sportsfield 8pm–9pm Final date for Ticket purchase is 24th March.
BANTEER CHILDCARE WOMENS WELLNESS NIGHT
Banteer Community Childcare is organizing a Women’s Wellness Event to explore the following topics: Post Natal Wellness–Mummy MOT; Breast/ Cervical Cancer Awareness; Perimenopause & Menopause
Guest speakers on the night will delve into the challenges these conditions present to the individual, intimate and familial relationships, the workplace and wider economy and how best we may negotiate these challenges.
This event is guaranteed to empower women, helping them to recognise physical and psychological symptoms, manage brain fog and anxiety and discover management techniques leading to a better quality of life for all. Tea / Coffee / Light Refreshment / Bar Kenmare Rural Retreat – Day Retreat – have a reset for the mind, body and soul Health & Beauty Gift Sets, Vouchers & Much More.
For ticket sales contact 029 56727 or info@banteerchildcare. ie Book early to avoid disappointment – your ticket will be entered into the raffle on the night and there will be a wellness pack for everyone.
BADMINTON
Well done to Banteer NS girls – (pictured from Left to Right) Ellie Buckley, Sive Reidy, Maria Humphries, Caoilfhionn Foley, Beth Buckley and Muireann Angland bringing home the Silver Medal in the All Ireland Primary Schools Badminton Finals in Baldoyle. The girls represented themselves and their school so well.
Thank you to Principal Jane Daly for travelling and to coach Patricia Buckley for her unwavering commitment to training and mentoring the girls.
COMMUNITY TEXT ALERT SCHEME
Text alert money of €10 is due so please pay to your local Community Council members–note: non-payment will mean you will no longer get Community Alert texts. Please forward payment to either Norah O’Riordan Nadd, Eleanor Duggan, Denis Withers, Mary Cahill or John Buckley.
BANTEER AND AREA WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Below is the most recent update received this week.
“For information Uisce Eireann assumed responsibility for water services as of 2023. Cork Co Co no longer manage or direct water services other than the support the transition of water service staff.
Forward Planning unit of UÉ has advise as previously that Uisce Éireann propose to provide treated water storage for the Banteer Water Supply Zone. The next stages of the project involve the delivery of the detailed design process, submission of the associated planning application and subsequent delivery of the works construction.
“Uisce Éireann currently anticipate (subject to statutory approvals and funding availability) the commencement of construction works in 2026, with the works currently expected to be substantially completed in 2027.
As such the progress of Banteer is against the background of other UÉ capital project demands across the county with priority given to where service is most critical. Capital projects such as this follow predefined stage processes in accordance with the public spending code, procurement and environment & planning legislation. As such the timelines for delivery can be protracted.
That being said you have also sought interim measures. To this end there is ongoing engagement with ESBN as to required pump power provision where a progress update is scheduled by end of March followed by UÉ internal approvals including finance review and settlement of invoices etc .
“We would also highlight that as a phase 1 to works in Banteer we interconnected to Ballinatona at Ballymaquirke/Ducon concrete, so there is an operational option to feed from Ballinatona in the event of any outage thus reducing the risk of network distributions outages in Banteer”
A new 6 inch rising main was installed in 2023 from Banteer to the Derry Rerservoir with the intention of pumping water to the Derrry reservoir and a new 4 inch distribution main was installed also from the Derry Reservoir to supply Banteer and Duinch, Gouganes. However a new pump needed just above Banteer on the Nadd road has not been installed yet. It was due to be installed in Aug 2023 but is being delayed waiting for a power supply by Irish Water from ESB networks.
It is understood that no application for the new supply had been received by ESB Networks as of last week. This system with some additional temporary water storage at Derry reservoir would give a fully operational temporary supply system and avoid further outages.
Further information has been requested on the above information received.
GLEN THEATRE BANTEER
Sat 24th March Brandon McPhee; 6th April Shaskeen Traditional music. All shows start 8pm sharp. Booking 029 56239 or 087 7558752
GAA CLUB TABLE QUIZ FUNDRAISER
The Banteer/Lyre GAA Club Table Quiz Fundraiser takes place in Nadd Pub on Friday 15th of March at 9pm.Your support will be greatly appreciated.
BANTEER BINGO
Bingo is played at Banteer Community Centre on Tuesday at 8.30pm, playing for jackpot of €3,100.
UNDERAGE SOCCER CAMP
Provisional dates for the Banteer underage soccer camp this summer are 24th, 25th and 26th July.
SPORTSFIELD/PARK CAFÉ
Please support your local Café, open Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 10am till 2pm for granola pots, selection of toasties, sandwiches to go, ice creams, scones, treats and coffees. Also opened on Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri evenings from 6pm to 8.30pm. Any volunteers who wish to help in café please contact Denis Withers 087 2820001.
BUTTEVANT CROCHET
The weekly Crochet knitting classes have returned to their weekly sessions. The classes take place in the Buttevant Soccer Club Pavillion on Wednesday nights, where interested participants can learn the necessary crochet skills and also have a chat and acuppa in a pleasant atmosphere. All are welcome to attend.
FUNDRAISER
A fund raising campaign, has been launched to raise funds for those who are suffering from Motor Neurone Disease in the North Cork/South Limerick area.
On Friday April 12th the Liam O’Connor Show will be held, with guests Brian Kennedy and Susan Browne, with the BYC Studio Singers, in the Devon Inn, Templeglantine, with tickets available in the local areas. There will also be an auction and raffle on the night, with tickets available throughout the county.
Other events have also been organised, and all details are available from 087 9950382, 087 6699783, 087 4141157 or 086 8068074. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
ACTIVE RETIREMENT
The newly formed active retirement group will be holding their meetings weekly in the Mercy Day Care Centre, Buttevant, with details available from the members, and the Mercy Day Care Centre. New members are welcome to attend.
FITNESS CLASSES
A new fitness, and well-being session of classes commenced in Buttevant on February 24th and is open to both male, and female, participants.
The sessions are of 10-class duration, with an entry fee of €80, for those attending. The sessions will focus on strength, conditioning, with particular emphasis on cardio conditioning. For further information contact 087 6800280.
FOLK GROUP
Buttevant Folk Group rehearsals continue in the Church on Tuesday evenings from 7.00p.m. to 7.45p.m. New members will be warmly welcomed, as numbers have dwindled somewhat recently.
BADMINTON
Buttevant Badminton Club practice in the local G.A.A. hall on Tuesday evenings at 8.00p.m. Membership is open to everyone from the age of 16-years of age. Please contact Adrian on 087 2527528.
DORADA SCHOOL OF DANCE
Dorada School of Dance cintinue their classes on Saturdays. The classes are held weekly in Buttevant Muintir na Tire Hall, commencing at 12 noon with the tiny tots; intermediate classes begin at 12.30p.m., and the advanced classes commence at 1p.m. For all enquiries, please contact Theresa at 087 2324143.
RELIGIOUS
The 6.30p.m. Vigil Mass for for March will be celebrated in Lisgriffin
Church.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday May 12th. Parishes must make their own travel arrangements.
Feast days to be remembered for 2024 - Easter Sunday March 31st, Pentecost Sunday May 19th, Corpus Christi June 2nd, Sacred Heart of Jesus June 7th, Christ the King November 24th.
Confirmation - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in Buttevant Parish on Thursday March 14th, and will be administered by Bishop Crean, Bishop of Cloyne.
CHORAL GROUP
The local choral group Cahirmee Singers have re-commenced their weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays in the Mercy Day Care Centre, Buttevant, at the usual time. For all details, please contact Mary on 086 7936318.
WALKING GROUP
The local Buttevant Walking Group have returned to their activities on Mondays at 7p.m. at the usual location. For all relevant details, please contact Phil Cole, on her mobile number.
LOCAL LOTTO DRAW
The local lotto draw continues to take place weekly on Thursday night in the club’s Pavillion, at New Street, Buttevant. The monetary jackpot now stands at €8,500, and will continue to rise until won by some lucky draw entrant. The winning or sharing of this monetary prize rests on the matching of four lucky draw numbers, drawn on draw night. The draw is live-streamed on the club’s Facebook page, from 7.00p.m.
RUNNING CLUB
Buttevant running club continues its weekly activities on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7p.m. A new location for assembling is being announced for the winter months, and can be got from any club member. Contact the club’s Facebook, or email on buttevantrc@gmail.com. The age limit is over-18 only, and “hivis” clothing is compulsory.
BINGO
The weekly bingo session continues, to be held, in the local G.A.A., Hall, on Monday night, commencing at 8p.m. The “jackpot” has increased a substantial monetary amount and will continue to rise, weekly, until won. There is also a “mini-jackpot” and an in-house lotto to be won.
SOCIAL DANCING
Social dancing classes continue in Buttevant on Wednesdaynights in the Muintir na Tire Hall. There will be all the usual sessions, associated with social dancing, and previous classes have been very well supported. Everybody is welcome to attend. Contact Yvonne on 0872448535 for all details.
KILLAVULLEN FAREWELL DORA
The pale moon was rising above Nagle Mountains, the sun was declining beneath Rahan woods, when the sad news broke last Wednesday evening that Dora Looney had passed to her eternal reward.
Dora was one of Killavullen’s popular and adored characters. She was known and recognised far and near, by young and old alike.
Dora had time for everybody she met. She loved to chat and was always interested in those in her company. She greeted everyone with a great big, cheery, bright smile and she had a warm, friendly, welcoming presence.
Dora was witty, charming and always up for a bit of banter – a loveable rogue with a twinkle in her eye. Time spent with Dora was never wasted. Dora was inspirational.
In the face of the challenges life sent her way she rose above them with an energy and zest that served as motivation for others when faced with their own crosses in life. Dora was unbeaten by adversity. She was resilient. She was strong, capable and spirited.
A keen gardener and a well-travelled lady, Dora was a supportive member of our community and enjoyed being part of the various club events and celebrations.
She was a dear wife, a proud mother, a treasured grandmother, a loyal friend and a wonderful neighbour. She was lovely and fair as the rose of the summer, Yet ‘twas not her beauty alone that won us; Oh no, ‘twas the glint in her eyes ever dawning, That made us love Dora, the Rose of Ballybane.
Rest in Peace, Dora. Ní bheidh do leithéad ann arís.
SCHOOLS ENROLMENT
Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2024.
Please contact the schools for further details.
SCÓR NA BPAISTÍ
Comhghairdeas mór do na páistí ó Chill a’ Mhuilinn a bhí i gcomórtas Scór na bPáistí. D’éirigh leo thar cinn.
It was an absolute credit to all the children that Killavullen NS was awarded Overall Best School in the North Cork Final of Scór na bPáistí. Best of luck to their ballad group, instrumental music group and solo instrumentalist in the county semi-final this Friday night at 7.30 p.m.
Ballygown School was very well represented, with qualifiers in five of the 10 sections. They were thrilled to hear their drama (Léiriú) announced as winners and equally proud of their ballad group, solo dancer, figure dancers and set dancers, who were placed behind excellent competition. All our children left with medals and trophies.
The play progresses to the county semi-final in Ovens next Friday evening and we wish them the very best of luck in their quest to qualify for the County Final. Maith sibh go léir, a phaistí. Bhí sibh go léir ar fheabhas ar fad.
CHIROPODY
The next clinic will be in Killavullen Community Centre on Saturday, March 9, and on Saturday, April 13, Appointments can be made with Patricia at 086 3225052.
LOTTO DRAW
Killavullen Community Council hold a lotto draw based on the bonus ball of each National Lottery draw on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The lucky winner receives €50. The money raised go towards Community Council activities. The most recent winners have been Michael Linehan, Main Street and Bernard Looney. Congratulations to you all and thank you for supporting Killavullen Community Council.
Killavullen Community Café will be open again on Tuesday, March 26, between 10.30 and 12.30. All are welcome to attend and it’s proving to be a lovely, friendly sociable morning. Save the date and come along, there is always room for one more at the table.
FARMER’S MARKET
Killavullen Farmer’s Market will take place again this coming Saturday, March 9, at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle from 10.30 a.m. till 1 p.m. While there you can pick up a range of home bakes, cakes and gifts.
LENTEN STATIONS
Please contact Fr Gerard if you would like to host the Station Mass for your area. Please note that the Station Mass is intended as a Mass for neighbours from a given area, rather than a family gathering.
For those areas not hosting a Station Mass, we will hold an evening Mass with Lenten refreshments in both churches later during the season of Lent.
GAA CLUB NEWS
VICTORY SOCIAL – Next Saturday night, will be the one when style is rolled out, and the training forgotten about temporarily. Killavullen GAA has every reason to celebrate on March 9 in the Hibernian Hotel Mallow, at 7.30 PM on that night, when we present a stack of medals to our players.
Not least among those, are the medals to the victorious Avondhu Junior A Football championship winning team, a feat that we last accomplished in 2000. Do attend if you can, it will be a very enjoyable occasion.
LOTTO – There was no winner of the lotto jackpot last Tuesday night when the jackpot on the night was, at €1,300. The numbers that were drawn were 8, 15 and 20. The draw on March 5 will be for €1,400. The winners of the lucky dips, last Tuesday evening were as follows: €50 – Willie Magner (seller – John Angland); €30 – Trish O’Keeffe (seller – Online Sales); €20 – Bessie Rea (seller – Michael Rea). Purchase your ticket from any committee member or from our website – Killavullengaa.com. Thank you for your anticipated and ongoing support.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES – Killavullen GAA do not have any adult fixtures next weekend, so our forthcoming games, are on the following week.
The 2024 Division 1 football league will see Killavullen travel to Milford on St Patrick’s Day. Killavullen play Deel Rovers on Sunday, March 17, at 11 a.m. in Milford. Our Division 3 team play Kildorrery, in Killavullen on March 18 at 4 p.m.
Do check our website for the best and most up to date fixture lists, as the times, and venues of matches can change, due to pitch availability.
Our intended game of last weekend, Killavullen V Liscarroll – Churchtown Gaels had to be deferred due to the death of Dora Looney of Ballybawn. The huge crowds that descended on O’Connells funeral home in Mallow, on Friday night, and again, at the funeral Mass in Killavullen on Saturday, bore testament to the high esteem that Dora and the Looney family are held in. What warm company Dora was, the door was always open, and early in the morning, or late at night, you were always welcome there. May she rest in peace.
UTILISING THE PREMIUM SEATS IN SUPERVALU PAIRC UI CHAOIMH – Michael Lenihan, Main Street was the recipient of the two premium tickets for the Cork V Kildare Allianz Football league game last Sunday, and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Cork play away next in both hurling and football. The Offaly v Cork hurling game, is on in Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore on Sunday, March 10, at 1.15 p.m. In Football, Meath v Cork is on in Páirc Tailteann on Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m., and on a bumper day, in Round five, and the concluding game, for Cork in hurling, it is between Wexford v Cork in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday, March 16, at 3 p.m. Cork V Armagh in the Allianz Football League is the final national league games to be played in the Cork venue for this year.
Soon, the intercountry championship games will be quickly upon us. The Munster championship commences in April – the footballers in Páirc Uí Chaoimh against Limerick on April 7, and the hurlers against Clare on April 28 and Limerick on May 11.
The hurlers play Waterford, in Walsh Park, on April 21, and Clare play Limerick in Ennis, on that pivotal day. Cork conclude their program with a trip to Tipperary on May 19. The 2024 Munster football final will be played on Sunday, May 5, So, some great games coming up, to avail of our Premium Tickets.
COMPILING THE HISTORY OF AVONDHU GAA – Avondhu GAA is 100 years old in 2024, and to acknowledge that strong feat, the history of GAA in the division is been written. This will be completed for the Avondhu GAA dinner dance in December in the Hibernian Hotel.
The Avondhu board would like if delegates/club officials seek others from within their clubs to assist. If you are interested in such a project, do contact any club official.
GOLF CLASSIC – Killavullen GAA was most unfortunate in 2023, when our original date for our golf classic (September 15 and 16 2023) succumbed to the elements, and we then had the bad luck, that our second date also had to be cancelled with another yellow rainfall warning.
In 2024, we are surely going to avoid all of that, when we have the golf classic on June 7 and 8 in Doneraile Golf Club. Do keep the day free, and get out and practise in the interval, between now and then.