Community and GAA notes Nov 2nd

Landscaping of The Green

The Green has been transformed with major upgrading work completed. Last week two local community volunteers, Cathal Dineen and Gavin Moore did further landscaping work which will enhance it further. They planted thirteen trees just inside the wall on School Road and others inside the path beside the main road. The trees mainly comprise of birch with a mixture of maple and cherry to add a nice variety of colour and texture to this beautiful amenity in the heart of the village.

Ibane Gaels

Ibane Gaels played Newcestown in Carbery U21 A Hurling Championship Final last Sunday morning. In difficult weather conditions in Balinascarthy, Ibane started well and led at half time. In a frantic final few minutes, it wasNewcestown who prevailed on a score of 1-10 to 1-09.

Team: Diarmuid McCarthy, Aidan Walsh, Sean O’Riordan, Joe Crowley, Geoff Wycherley, Sean Henchion, Dan Moloney, Charlie Dineen (capt), Tomás Ó Buachalla, Mike Walsh, Sean Walsh, Sean Ryan, Luke Murphy, Gavin Sweetnam, Olan O’Donovan. Subs: Ronan Coakley, James Crowley, Dara Walsh, Charlie Twomey, Killian Sheehy, Sean Flynn, Brian Murphy, Kevin Hennessy, Danny Lawton, Mark Henchion, Adam Barry.

Many of the panel will be involved with Ibane Gaels minor hurlers who will play St. Colemans in the county final on Saturday November 2nd at 16:15 in Bishopstown 4G pitch.

Graveyard Rosaries

As is customary during the month of November, rosaries will be recited at the local graveyards over the following few weeks. On Sunday next, November 3^rd. the rosary will be said at St. Molaga’s Cemetery after the 11.30am mass. The rosary will be said at The Abbey Cemetery that afternoon at 2.30pm.

A novena of masses for holy souls will be celebrated from Monday, November 2^nd. to Friday, November 10^th. at 9.30am in Timoleague and at 7pm at Clogagh.

JCFC

Argideen Rangers were beaten by Balinascarthy (1-6 to 0-8) in the Junior C football championship on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Clonakilty are next up in the round robin format.

GAA Lottery

There was no winner of the Argideen Rangers GAA club lotto jackpot of €10,550 last Sunday night at Pad Joe's Bar. The numbers drawn were 5, 6, 20 and 30. Lucky dip prize winners included: Clodagh Walsh, Garrettstown; Aoibheann, Dara & Orla Ryan, Ahafore; Tim O' Regan, c/o Brewery Bar; Terri & Ann O Sullivan; Ardgehane and Emer Lawton c/o 023 46167.

Next week’s draw will take place at Charlie Madden’s Bar on Sunday night, November 3rd at 9pm when the jackpot on offer will be €10,700. Tickets at €2 each or 3 for €5 can be bought at Foley’s Centra, Pad Joe’s Bar, Monk’s Lane, Charlie Madden’s Bar, The Brewery Bar or from any club officer. Supporters of the draw are also asked to avail of modern technology by using the club’s on-line link by visiting www.smartlotto.ie where one can avail of the user-friendly website. There is also a link to this site on the club website.

Argideen Player Honoured

During half time in last Sunday’s Senior Football Final, the UCC football team that won the county title in 1999 beating Nemo Rangers after a replay, were honoured. Argideen stalwart, Alan O’Leary was among his former team mates for the happy occasion as the jubilee anniversary was celebrated.Alan repeated that feat in 2004 when he came on in the second half as Carbery beat Bishopstown in the final. He was joined on that occasion by his club mate Liam Harte who was also introduced into the action in the second half.

The young at heart, Alan O’Leary was in outstanding form between the posts at Timoleague the following day, as Argideen played Ballinascarthy in the junior “C” football championship. However, Alan’s heroics were not enough to prevent a one point defeat for the home side. What an outstanding club man Argideen Rangers have in the tall Carhue native.

Business Closure

A number of weeks ago we made mention of the closures of many retail outlets in rural towns and villages. While it was gratifying to write about the opening of a new business office in Timoleague of late, now comes the sad news of the closure of the well established and universally renowned Ummera Smoked Products at Inchybridge. Anthony Creswell after a lifetime of dedicated service in the artisan food industry has decided to take a well- earned rest. The company was founded by Anthony’s father Keith. The business grew and under Anthony’s leadership it expanded and flourished gaining a national and international presence in the smoked products industry. After fifty years of dedicated service, may you enjoy many years of health and happiness in your retirement. Thanks Anthony.