Community notes June 22nd

June 26, 2024

Duck Race Change:

Timoleague Tidy Towns have changed the date of their annual fundraising duck racefrom Saturday next June 22^nd. to Sunday July 21^st. The organisers have experienced difficulty in sourcing good quality ducks and the tide will also be more suitable in mid July. The extra time will give the committee greater flexibilitywith the training of the ducks so that they become more accustomed to the waters of The Argideen. The attention to detail of the race organisers is extraordinary.

Successful Fundraising Launch for The Green:

The Community Hall was packed on Sunday morning last for the official fundraising launch of The Green project. As most people know, this exceptional amenity in the heart of the village is badly in the need of some tender loving care. The surface is to be broken up and drained as it is prone to a lot of water retention and is unsuitable as a play area for the school children for long periods of time. It will then be raised and new top soil added before being reseeded. Work will begin after the conclusion of this year’s festival.

A coffee morning and raffle began at 12 noon and as an added attraction the walls of the hall were decorated with photos of yesteryear and those in attendance had an opportunity of taking a glimpse into the past as the pictorial history contained local personalities and places. It aroused great excitement and interest and the organisers are planning to have a repeat exhibition during the annual Timoleague Harvest Festival which will be held from the 9^th to the 19^th of August.

Summer Mass Schedule:

The following mass schedule will operate in Timoleague parish during the summer. Mass at Timoleague will be on the following Sundays at the usual time of 11.30am on June16th and 30^th.; July 14^th. and 28^th; August 11^th. and 25^th. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 15^th. at Our Lady’s Well (weather permitting) at 4pm.

Mass will be at Clogagh on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm on June 22^nd; July 6^th and 20^th and on August 3^rd. 17^th. and 31^st.