KILLAVULLEN

‘A MOMENT IN TIME’ BOOK LAUNCH

Mai Rafferty is launching her own book of poetry this Friday April 19th 2024 in The Munster Room of the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow.

‘A Moment In Time’ is a book written and published by Mai in aid of CancerConnect. The book brings together the words of Mai and illustrations in the book are treasured ones created by her much loved and fondly remembered husband Peter, and also by a talented young lady, Amy, whom Mai met after Peter’s passing. Amy completed the illustrations in this book.

CancerConnect played a vital role in Peter being able to receive his treatment during his illness, and Mai being so grateful for this took it upon herself to do some vital fundraising with her book.

The book launch will be a great night with live music, book signings, refreshments and of course a fundraising draw. Please come along on the night, show your support and let’s raise some much needed funds.

All funds raised from book sales and the draw will go directly to Cancer Connect. Let’s make this a huge success for Mai, Cancer Connect and for the memory of Peter.

FORMULA DRIFT

Congratulations and well done to Conor Shanahan and James Deane at the recent Formula Drift start of season event in Long Beach Florida. At the end of the event James came out the winner. The community is very proud of both of you and your representation on the day. We look forward to more competitions in the coming months.

SPRING CLEAN COLLECTION

Due to the arrival of Storm Kathleen, which was neither fair nor bright like the Kathleen in the song, the spring clean collection had to be postponed. It took place last Saturday 13th April.

The hardwork of those who gave up their time is appreciated.

TABLE QUIZ

Killavullen Parent’s Association would like to thank all who helped make their fundraising table quiz a great success last Friday night. There was a tremendous turn out at The Haven Bar. Thanks to our quiz master Niall and everyone who helped out behind the scenes. A special mention to all of our sponsors for their extremely generous donations and spot prizes.

Thanks to all of you, we raised a total of €3,807.50. This will go a long way to helping to get the school garden project complete. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.Killavullen N.S Parents’ Association

FARMER’S MARKET

Killavullen Farmer’s Market takes place again this Saturday, April 20th at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle. Starting at 10.30am there will be a wide variety of local produce and products available to buy. All are welcome.

SCHOOL BUS

Applications for School Transports is currently being accepted for the upcoming school year 2023-2024. If your child intends to take the bus to school next year you will need to add their name to the list. www.buseireann.ie/schools

CHIROPODY DATES

Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist Patricia are now available for May 11th. Please contact her at 0863225052 to arrange an appointment.

SCHOOLS ENROLLING

Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2024. Please contact the schools for further details.

LOTTO

Killavullen Community Council Lotto takes place twice a week. The bonus ball of the National Lottery draw is the winning number each Wednesday and

Saturday evening. The following people have been the most recent jackpot winners: Ann Hartnett and Will Thornhill. Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NANO NAGLE BIRTHPLAC

The purchase of Nano Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin, Killavullen by Sister Anthony Moloney, half a century ago will be celebrated on April 26 beginning at 2pm with a prayer service. which will also be live-streamed. This will be followed by refreshments and conversation.

Parishioners are invited to attend. If able to do so, please contact the Secretary 022-26411 or email secretary@nanonaglebirthplace.ie by April 19 as this information is required for catering purposes.

ACCESS TO ANNAKISHA CHURCH

Access during Road Works to the N73 at Annakisha: The supervising engineer has informed the parish that the current road layout will continue for two months and improve thereafter. Approach the Church through the N72 crossroads at Kilcanway or Ballygriffin or at the Gurranachole Crossroads. Follow the signs marked ‘Church’.

KNOW YOUR EIRCODE

Since August 2016 the National Ambulance Service has been using Eircodes to help make it quicker and easier to locate an address in an emergency. Typically, in rural areas a large number of addresses are non-unique (they have no house name or number) and getting to them without an Eircode can be a real challenge requiring detailed and lengthy directions.

Providing an Eircode with an address provides the Emergency Call Taker and Emergency Medical Dispatcher with valuable information which helps them identify the property swiftly and accurately. It is a good idea to keep your Eircode in a place that is visible to all in your home. For those on medication compiling a list of all medications which can be shared in an emergency situation is also helpful.

Make sure your family members know your Eircode–a good idea is to store family member eircodes with their names on your mobile phone.

GAA CLUB NEWS

CLEAN UP OF THE LITTER ON THE ROADS - Killavullen GAA were proud to lean a hand with the clean up of the roads of the parish over the weekend. Sadly, this seems to be necessary every year, and we wish it was not, but under the guidance of John Magner, Carrigacunna and Marion O Regan, from Killavullen Community Council, again this year, a large volume of material was picked up.

The material was placed in the Club GAA Grounds on Saturday morning, and removed by Country Clean on Saturday evening, for which we appreciate.

Coffee cups, Coke cans, Plastic bottles, some large old sofa and tyres were the most common items picked up, all of which can be recycled if a person is civic minded enough to do so. Society needs to change, this reflects very poorly on us, as a collective.

A hand full of individuals are spoiling the countryside for us all, and the law needs to start prosecuting people for this crime. Leaving or throwing litter in a public place is an offence. You can get an on-the-spot fine of €150, or a maximum fine of €4,000 if you are convicted in the District Court. Local authority litter wardens and the Gardaí can issue on-the-spot fines.

What was galling is that this correspondent after spending several hours picking discarded and thrown out items on a road on the approach to Killavullen, and leaving the material in Killavullen GAA grounds, I had to stop again, on the side of the roadway, on the way home, and pick up several discarded McDonald’s food wrappers.

In doing so, I found a receipt, which has been handed into the authorities. Order No. 170 — perhaps, you just bought an expensive hamburger.

LOTTO - There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot last Tuesday night when the jackpot on the night was, at €1,900. The numbers that were drawn were 2, 6 and 18. With low numbers, there is always a great propensity that someone will have the numbers, but not in this case, as was the case as well, last week. The winners of the lucky dips, last Tuesday evening were as follows: €50 The Lotto Gang CTR (seller–John Angland); €30 Eric Piggott (seller–The Haven Bar) €20 Nora Twohig (seller–John Angland).

The draw on 16th April will be for €2,000. Purchase your ticket from any committee member or from our website Killavullengaa. com. Thank you for your anticipated and ongoing support.

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES Killavullen are due to play Grange in Football in Division 3 on Tuesday 16th, in Killavullen at 7.00 PM, and we play Ballyclough, in Division 3 hurling, in Ballyclough at 6.45pm, on Friday, the 19th.

We play Harbour Rovers in Division 1 hurling, on Saturday, the 20th at 3.30pm in Killavullen, and we play Liscarroll / Churchtown Gaels in Football in Division 1 on Tuesday 23rd, in Killavullen at 7.15pm. 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, but hopefully, with a spell of good weather forecast, games can be played off as arranged.

CELTIC CHALLENGE: LOCAL PARTICIPANT - The 2024 Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge competition for Cork North, finally got underway on Saturday last, the 13th April with a game against Waterford, that was played in Banteer, on the fantastic Astra Turf in that location. Cork North won out; on a score of 0-20 to 1-12 with Niall Feaheny from this parish introduced as a telling substitute with 20 minutes to go, and made a telling impact, scoring 3 points from play.

Cork North play Derry next Saturday, a game that will be played in Dublin, I understand, with same group (CC G4) as Dublin play Waterford, also earmarked for a game next Saturday. One team will qualify out of the group. Well done to all involved.

PRIMARY SCHOOL GAMES - Congratulation to Fionán Murphy and Conor Vaughan from Killavullen club who have been selected to play in the primary school games which will occur at half time, in the forthcoming Cork V Waterford game, on the 21st of April, in Waterford and Cork V Limerick on the 11th of May, in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Two fine players from Killavullen and best of luck to those players and their families who will be travelling to the games. Great honour to the club, and an endorsement for all the hard work of our coaches.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TICKETS - It’s the spectacular return of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band to Cork, live in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh on 16th May. Enjoy the experience of seeing Bruce Springsteen at the Premium Level, in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh by entering into a draw for two tickets that is being organized by jointly by Killavullen GAA Club & Killavullen Ladies Football Club.

Tickets for the draw are only €5, and can be purchased by clicking the link https://admin. sportsmanager.ie/sportlomo/ registration/event-registration/ index/11032

Alternatively visit the Collection Pot Link at https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/3218305

Draw will take place in the Haven Bar, on Sunday, 12th May at 9pm.