Community notes Feb 21

Road Bowling

The Timoleague Club’s Novice A Final is on this Saturday in Barryshall at 1.3Opm. Jack O Callaghan, Castletown & Chris Cronin,Dunmanway will contest the final.

Timoleague Historical Society

At a recent meeting of The Timoleague Historical Society (THS) a number of committees were set up to put the work of the society on a more formal footing. An oral history group was formed under the guidance of Emma Connolly. This group is tasked with interviewing community elders so as to preserve the rich heritage of the locality. A finance group, headed up by Kevin Collins will look after the day to day running of the society and will also be responsible for securing grant funding. An events committee under the guidance of Helen Crowley will have responsibility for organising lectures and field trips. Finally, a group tasked with public relations which will include Facebook and website was also formed under the guidance of Maurice Kelleher.

If anyone would like to join the society and help out in any of the areas mentioned please contact Joe Murphy, Emmett Harrington or Helen Crowley. Annual membership is €20 per person or €30 per family with €5 suggested donation per monthly lecture.

A lecture on The Cardiff Hall by local historian, poet and musician, Michael O’Brien of Butlerstown will take place at The Timoleague Community Hall on Thursday,March 5^th. at 7.30pm. More information on this lecture next week.

GAA Lottery

There was no winner of the Argideen Rangers GAA lottery jackpot of €12,700 last weekend. The numbers drawn were 6, 13, 20 and 24. Lucky dip winners of €30 each included;Mike Donovan, Chapel Ave; Breda Collins, c/o Brewery Bar, Simon & Sheila Walton, Maryborough and Mary Hurley(online).

Next week’s draw with a jackpot of €12,800 will be held at Pad Joe's Bar on Sunday February 22nd. 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 online link by visiting www.clubspot.ie where one can avail of the user-friendly website. There is also a link to this site on the club website.

Tidy Towns Report Contd.

Community-Your Planning and Involvement: With 15 committee members and 60 additional volunteers, including support from the local National School and various local groups, your weekly clean ups clearly demonstrate a strong community spirit. The backing from Cork County Council, Local Link and local businesses has been an important part in enabling projects like resurfacing roads and new street lighting. You also do a great job in keeping everyone informed and involved through your use of WhatsApp, social media, updates in The Southern Star and Church announcements. After 62 years of participating in this competition, it is very clear that it has brought a lasting sense of pride and has provided valuable funding for future improvements within your community.

Streetscapes and Public Places: The launch of your digital self-guided QR tour of Timoleague Friary is an excellent way to share your rich heritage with visitors. I was also very happy to see the new “Village Vista” sign at the Catholic Church. Which was beautifully painted by a local Ukrainian resident, and the great improvement done to the collapsed wall near St. Molaga’s burial ground. The mural near Centra definitely brings colour and interest to the village. Public spaces like the Railway Park and The Playground are kept in excellent condition with the Playground now being universally accessible and recently upgraded through CLAR funding. You might also consider providing a Disabled Parking Bay in the car-park beside the Playground.