Community notes April 11th

Tidy Towns Spring Cleanup

The annual Big Week-End KWD Cleanup organised by Timoleague Tidy Towns will take place in Timoleague on Friday 10^th of April and Saturday, 11^th of April. This is always an enjoyable social event for the entire community and you are most welcome to participate so that Timoleague will be even more attractive to both locals and visitors alike. On Friday evening participants are asked to assemble at The Community Hall at 6pm where bags and Hi-Viz bibs can be collected. On Saturday morning assembly will be at 10am and the same format will apply. Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves, brushes and shovels if required. Fully filled bags can be left at The Community Hall.

On Saturday morning at 12 noon when you have done your “community service” you are most welcome to call in to the Educational Garden for a cup of something warm and a biscuit as a little thank you for your time and effort. It will also afford volunteers to swap stories of their labour and discuss if the usual litter black spots have improved or disimproved since this time last year.

Lottery Draw

There was no winner of the Argideen Rangers GAA lottery jackpot of €13,400 last weekend. The numbers drawn were 4, 8, 10 and 26. Lucky dip winners of €30 each included;Micheal O Sullivan,Lady’s Cross,Martin Coakleyc/o Brewery Bar,Ann Lehane,Ballymacowen and Donal Lawton,Cloughgriffin.

Next week’s draw with a jackpot of €13,500 will be held at Monk’s Lane on Sunday April 12th. 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.

West-Cork Rapid Response Fundraiser

A night in honour of our local heroes from West-Cork Rapid Response will be held at Monk’s Lane, Timoleague on Thursday, April 30^th at 7pm. Gavin, Michelle and the Monk’s Lane team are proud to host a gala evening where proceeds will go to West-Cork Rapid Response. The much-awaited fundraising event will featurea 5-course tasting menu, live music, a few words from local first responder heroes and much more. Tickets at €70 can be booked at (023) 8846348.

Easter Egg Hunt

The annual easter egg hunt organised by Timoleague Parish Council at Clogagh and Timoleague took place on Sunday last, after mass. A big thank you to those who helped in organising the event which was a big hit with the many children who took part. The weather was kind enough on Sunday morning and as proceedings were coming to a close, the rain began to fall - nothing unusual in that!Nonetheless, all went home, enriched after the morning.

Local Girl Honoured

Julie Cunningham of Ballincoursey is fast making a name for herself in sporting circles of late. Having recently helped her school, Sacred Heart, Clonakilty to win The Schools Senior Rugby Cup at Virgin Media Park, she was selected on the Munster Under 18 Rugby team that defeated Connaught last week in the inter-provincial series. On Friday night last, her sporting exploits were recognised at The Clonakilty Rugby Club’s Annual End of Year Ball when she was presented with The Young Player of the Year Award for 2025/’26. They say that the apple never falls far from the tree. Her father Martin was one of Argideen Rangers finest and her grandfather Jackie not only starred with Timoleague in football but also played with star-studded Carbery teams in senior championship in the 1940’s. Julie is wished well in her future sporting career.

Road Bowling

Hannah and Ellen Sexton bowled the Armagh Senior ladies, Dervla Toal - Mallon and Gemma McCannin Keady, Co. Armagh at the Bol Fada Easter Festival and won by over a bowl of odds.

Richie Lawton and Laura Sexton won the South West Doubles over David Deane and Rachel Kingston at Lyre on Easter Monday.

Championship scores begin in Barryshall from next week for the summer and everyone is welcome.