Vincent Murphy inducted into basketball hall of fame

Last Saturday was a memorable and a great day for Kanturk Basketball Club when Mr. Vincent Murphy (deceased) founder of Kanturk Basketball Club, was inducted into The Cork County Basketball Boards Hall of Fame.

This was a great day for the Murphy family and the award was received on behalf of the family and Kanturk Basketball Club by Vincent’s son Seannie.

The induction ceremony was attended by a great number of former Kanturk players and a number of past members and officers of Kanturk Basketball Club.

Vincent Murphy was the heart and soul of Kanturk Basketball Club, without him there would be no basketball club in Kanturk.

Vincent, you might be gone but the mention of Kanturk Basketball Club brings your dream back to life. Thanks Vincent for all your determination, RIP.

FUNDRAISER BASKETBALL MARATHON A Fundraiser Basketball Marathon for all age groups will be held on Sat 13th April from 9am6pm in Coláiste Treasa, gym.

This will be to fundraise for the club and also for Tom Lane who has been selected to travel Barcelona with the Cork U14 boys team to play in the Annual Basketball Festival. This is a very prestigious tournament and it is only by invitation.

Cork will be the only Irish team involved in the tournament and we wish Tom all the best and all the success. Being selected for this tournament is a great honour for Tom and his family.

Sponsorship cards will be given to teams this week. Please support the fundraiser if you can!

GLEN THEATRE BANTEER

At The Glen Theatre Banteer, on Friday 12th April, Frances Curtin Kennedy and Sonny Egan host a night of grown up craic, stories and songs. For booking and further contact The Glen Theatre on 029-56239.

MONTHLY MASS IN HONOUR OF ST PIO

The Monthly mass in honour of St Pio will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Church, Lismire, on Wednesday 10th April at 8 p m. Everyone is welcome.

REPAIR CAFÉ AT KANTURK LIBRARY

The Repair Café will be at Kanturk Library on Saturday 13th April from 11am to 1.30pm.

Got broken household items that need repair or just want advice? Come and join us at Kanturk Library.

PUBLIC MEETING

Coming up in the Edel Quinn Hall on Monday 8th April, Becky Kealy of Aontú is holding a public meeting at 7.30pm.

Becky will be joined by Party Leader Peadar Tóibín and European Candidate Patrick Murphy. Discussions on the night will include issues such as Housing, Healthcare, Farming, Cost of Living & Immigration. All are welcome.

DENIS HORGAN SOCIAL BOWLING CLUB

Results from the Denis Horgan Social Bowling Club’s Winter Competitions were as follows: Ned Kelleher 19 points, Layla Fleming 16 points, Maurice Cashman 24 points, Sam Ahern 30 points, John Breen 23 points, Richard Harnedy 3 points, Eugene O’Sullivan 20 points, Keven Flynn 5 points, Dean Sexton 12 points, Alan Sexton 6 points.

U13 GIRLS SHIELD CUP, KANTURK AFC V FERMOY

On Saturday March 30th, the U13 girls travelled to Carrig Park to play Fermoy for the 3rd occasion this season, after two tight encounters in the League previously.

Kanturk came out the blocks fast and had the lead after three minutes when a magnificent through ball from Sophia Abernethy put Katie Hourigan in on goal to finish.

The girls continued to dominate and were unfortunate not to be further ahead until they got their reward in the 20th minute when Clodagh Nic Carthiagh turned provider to find Katie once more to give the visitors a 2 goal lead.

Hard in the tackle and playing good passing football Kanturk were good value for their half time lead.

The start of the 2nd half was more even with both sides having half chances. Fermoy pulled one back after 42 minutes with a well worked goal, setting up a tense last 15.

Aine, Karina and Faith came on and did a great job helping Kanturk see out the game to seal the win, along with a strong defensive effort led by player of the match Molly Dowling.

Thanks to everyone who travelled and to Fermoy for a good sporting game. Well done all.

KANTURK SOCCER CLUB’S WEEKLY LOTTO DRAW

There was no winner of the Jackpot in Kanturk Soccer Club’s weekly Lotto draw on Saturday 30th March.

Numbers Drawn were 29, 11, 43, 18 and the Bonus Number was 41. Winner of the bonus number draw was Jim McConville, Mill Road, Kanturk. Margaret O’Callaghan Kilbrin, Deirdre Crowley Kanturk, Gerard Dugdale, Newmarket, Michael O’Riordan, Mallow Road, Julia Kelly c\o Carmel and William Cronin, Newmarket (on line).

Next week’s Jackpot €6,100 and Tickets for Kanturk Soccer Clubs Lotto will be outside Kanturk Credit Union and in Spar forecourt on Saturday from 9am to 1pm.

“Don’t forget if you’re not in, you can’t win”. Thanks again to all who support Kanturk AFC.