Community notes Feb 28th
February 28, 2026
Winter Olympic Success
Ben Lynch finished eight in the Winter Olympics final of the freestyle skiing halfpipe at Milano Cortina on Friday last. The twenty three year old Dubliner made history as he was the first Irish skier to reach a Winter Olympics final. One might rightly ask why this is being mentioned in these notes. Ben’s aunt is Laura Travers of Timoleague House, hence the local connection. Ben was born in Dublin but his family moved to Canada when he was aged two. He is now based in Calgary. After the first of his three runs, he was in fourth position. He improved in his second and in his final run he secured his best score of the evening, 75.00 to secure an impressive top eight finish. Congratulations to Ben and the extended Lynch family on his magnificent achievement.
Talk on The Cardiff Hall
Timoleague Historical Society have been fortunate to secure the expertise of Michael O’Brien of Butlerstown who will give a talk on Thursday, March 5th at The Community Hall, Timoleague on the sinking of The Cardiff Hall off the Seven Heads on the14th. of January, 1925.The story of the ill-fated ship never ceases to arouse interest in The Barony of Ibane. The steamer having made the long voyage from Rosario on The River Plate in Argentina was nearing its destination with 6,000 tonnes of maze for Halls of Cork. In a raging gale it hit the Shoonta Rock just off Travarra. Some 28 sailors perished. The ship’s anchors are on display at Butlerstown and Courtmacsherry. If you wish to hear the story of The Cardiff Hall, why not come to Timoleague on March 5th. at 7.30pm to hear Michael O’Brien’s account of one of the major ship wrecks off The Seven Heads.
Tidy Towns Report Contd.
Community-Your Planning and Involvement: With 15 committee members and 60 additionalvolunteers, including support from the local National School and various local groups, yourweekly clean ups clearly demonstrate a strong community spirit. The backing from CorkCounty Council, Local Link and local businesses has been an important part in enablingprojects like resurfacing roads and new street lighting. You also do a great job in keepingeveryone informed and involved through your use of WhatsApp, social media, updates in TheSouthern 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 fundingfor future improvements within your community.
Streetscapes and Public Places: The launch of your digital self-guided QR tour of TimoleagueFriary is an excellent way to share your rich heritage with visitors. I was also very happy tosee the new “Village Vista” sign at the Catholic Church. Which was beautifully painted by alocal 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 thevillage. Public spaces like the Railway Park and The Playground are kept in excellentcondition with the Playground now being universally accessible and recently upgradedthrough CLAR funding. You might also consider providing a Disabled Parking Bay in thecar-park beside the Playground.
Racing Victory
Local Timoleague trainer, Padraig Butler saddled a winner at the annual Kildorrery Point to Point races on Sunday last. Running in a three mile Maiden Race for 5 and 6 Year Old Mares, Darby Hill romped home by 20 lengths to win the Tom, Ted and Ruby Walsh Cup in emphatic style at 5/1.