Community notes July 3rd
July 11, 2026
Field Trip
Timoleague Historical Society are delighted to share details of their next field trip. The tour will take place on Saturday July 11th from 4-6pm. It is a free tour, but for insurance purposes, is limited to members of the society. Please contact 0876648683 or 0867871358 if you would like to pay membership or attend.The trip will focus on the effects of the Lisbon earthquake and tsumami in 1755 which greatly affected west Corks coastal regions. The silting up of the Courtmacsherry Bay area had a direct impact on the trading ports and sand quays at Courtmacsherry, Timoleague and Burrane. The trip will be led by Anthony Beese who is a professional geologist. His writings and interests in geology, folklore, landscape archaeology and the historical environment are sure to pique the interest of many.
Historical Society Visit
Kilbrittain Historical Society visited Timoleague on Thursday evening last. Their tour took in Our Lady’s Well at Lettercollum, Templequinlan Graveyard, Barryshall Standing Stones and The Cistercian Abbey at Abbeymahon. Local guides, Liam Ryan, Diarmuid Kingston, Colin Bateman and Fr. Patrick Hickey were on hand to give an indebt insight into the sites visited.
Fit-Up Theatre
The ever- popular Fit-Up Theatre Company will do their annual tour of West-Cork this month. Their productions are eagerly looked forward to each Summer and Timoleague is, as always on their itinerary. They will perform at Timoleague Community Hall on Thurs. July 16th. Thurs. July 23rd. and Thursday, July 30th Each show begins at 8pm and tickets can be purchased at the door. Further information will follow.
New Vice-Chairman
Local councillor John Michael Foley was recently elected vice-chair of The Bandon-Kinsale Municipal District for 2026/’27. Alan Coleman takes over the chair from Cllr Marie O’Sullivan and next year that honour will be entrusted upon the shoulders of John Michael. He is wished well in his new role.
Ball Alley Upgrade
The ball alley at Timoleague has recently undergone a comprehensive upgrade which was well overdue. A new all-purpose floor has been installed and the inside has been newly painted with an emergency exit fitted at the side. This is a fantastic amenity in the village and is in use twenty- four seven. Members of Argideen Rangers GAA club, Timoleague National School, Timoleague Playschool and Afterschool club together with enthusiasts from the neighbouring communities all avail of this modern in-door recreational facility. The building that began as an outdoor handball alley has undergone many changes since it was first constructed back in the ‘70’s. It is now completely roofed and squash, racket ball and hurl ball are played there. The new floor has been lined to accommodate paddle ball and pickle ball, so there is no shortage of choice for the would-be participants.
The Timoleague Community Association, one of the most active and progressive in West-Cork is constantly striving to enhance all facilities locally and would like to sincerely thank Cllr. John Michael Foley and Cork County Council for their support in delivering this modern sporting facility in the village.
New Deacon
The parish of Timoleague was in festive mood recently when Paul Ryan was ordained as deacon of The Diocese of Cork and Ross by Bishop Fintan Gavin at The Church of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague. Paul who is a native of County Clare has been resident at Ballinascarthy with his wife, Brid, son Tomas and daughter Anne for many years. All in Ballinascarthy, Clogagh and Timoleague wish Paul well as he embarks in his new role as deacon of the diocese.