Around the Districts: Ballyhea, Buttevant and Lismire

Church Notes

Mass Times – Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m.; Friday, April 26, 10 a.m.; Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.; Sunday, April 28, 8.30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Thursday after 10 a.m. Mass.

Holy Communion - Only those receiving Holy Communion should approach the Altar and only on a seat-by-seat basis.

Month of April – The month of April dedicated to the Holy Eucharist.

Feastdays for the coming week – Thursday, April 25, St Mark, Evangelist; Friday, April 26, Our Lady of Good Counsel; Saturday, April 27, St Asicu’s; Sunday, April 28, 5rd Sunday of Easter.

Alms for Burkina Faso – Alms for Burkina Faso may be left into the sacristy. These will be applied to a charitable purpose and designated by Archbishop Crotty, Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso.

Readers – Saturday, April 27: Ger. O’Shea. Sunday, April 28: Audrey Morrissey. Saturday, May 4: Diarmuid McCarthy. Sunday, May 5: Sheila Fennessy.

Readers Lists – The new list for Readers is now available in the sacristy.

Church Altar Flower Arrangers – Saturday, May 27, and 4: Angela Ryan. Saturday, May 11, and May 18: Theresa O’Keeffe.

Pilgrimage to Lourdes – The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is on from May 31 to June 5 (five nights) or June 6 (six nights). Under the patronage of Bishop William Crean DD Pilgrimage Director, Very parish priest Fr Tobias Bluitt Kanturk, Co. Cork. More information is available on the church notice board.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje – A pilgrimage will leave Cork on August 28 continuing to September 4. Early booking offers available. Money can be paid in instalments to spread out the cost. For more information, please contact Group Leader Mary Cott 086 1220850.

GAA club news

Lotto – The numbers drawn on April 13 were 17, 31, 33. There was no winner of the jackpot of €1,000. Lucky tips winners: €30 Megan McCarthy c/o John McCarthy, €30 Doris Curtin c/o Online lotto, €30 Martin Bowles c/o Saturday Morning lotto.

Get your tickets before 5 p.m. on Saturday from Costcutters Ballyhea, Corbett Court, The Idle Hour or from any of the ticket sellers or they can be purchased online at play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=199#Anchor Thank you for your continued support.

Due to the continuing Covid 19 situation and to ensure transparency and integrity in the lottery draw, the club have decided to hold the lottery draw on Saturday nights. The first three numbers of the National Lottery Main Draw will be the jackpot numbers. If a number higher than 42 is drawn in the first three, the draw will continue with the next number drawn under 42.

The club appreciates the support of lottery players and supporters during these difficult times and are very grateful for your continued support. Keep safe and the best of luck in draw.

Rebels Bounty Monthly Draw – It’s not too late to join Rebels Bounty. Go to gaacork.ie and click on Rebels Bounty and select Ballyhea. First Prize every month is 20K.

Membership – Adult €50; OAP/Student/Juvenile €25; Family (two adults and all children under-18) €100; Social Member – €25. *All Players must be registered before they will be able to play any matches*

Junior Hurling League Fixtures 2024 – Schedule of Ballyhea Junior Hurling Team League Fixtures 2024 as follows. May 5 Ballyhea V Fermoy in Ballyhea at 2.30 p.m. *These fixtures may be subject to change*

Online Shop – The club’s online shop is proving to be very popular. All the latest club gear can be purchased from the O’Neill’s website. Check it out at oneills.com/shop-by-team/GAA/ireland/ballyhea-GAA.html

Instagram – The club can now be followed on Instagram. To see the latest club pictures go to ballyheagaaclub.

Community Alert

Ballyhea Community Alert has successfully set up a Text Alert Network to immediately alert our community when an incident occurs. Prompt information to and from Gardaí deters criminal activity. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Text Alert Network please phone any of the following people for information and sign up details – Phil Ryan 087 2937465, Pat Daly 086 1220114, James Horgan 087 2572271, Willie Meaney 087 1936842, Con Walsh 086 8570355. The fee for this service is €10 annually.

BUTTEVANT

First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion for second class pupils of Scoil Mhuire na Trocaire Buttevant will take place on Saturday May 11th at 11a.m.

Fundraiser

A fund raising campaign has been launched to raise funds for those who are suffering from Motor Neurone Disease in the North Cork/South Limerick area.

Events have been organised, and all details are available from 087 9950382, 087 6699783, 087 4141157 or 086 8068074. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Active Retirement

The newly formed active retirement group will be holding their meetings weekly in the Mercy Day Care Centre, Buttevant, with details available from the members, and the Mercy Day Care Centre. New members are welcome to attend.

Fitness classes

A new fitness, and well-being session of classes commenced in Buttevant on February 24th and is open to both male, and female, participants.

The sessions are of 10-class duration, with an entry fee of €80, for those attending. The sessions will focus on strength, conditioning, with particular emphasis on cardio conditioning. For further information contact 087 6800280.

Soccer summer camp

Buttevant Soccer Club has organised, their annual Summer Camp, to take place from July 15th to July 19th inclusive. There are limited places available, as this annual camp attracts a good attendance. A packed lunch is required, and there will be certificates, and soccer merchandise, for all participants. The camp will be supervised by adult club officers and there will be surprise coaches also in attendance. Early booking is advisable. All details can be had by contacting 085 1670297 and/or 087 9266890 as soon as possible.

Juvenile G.A.A.

Buttevant Juvenile G.A.A. club Summer Club dates: Saturday June 15th. Batt Thornhill annual hurling tournament day. Summer Cul Camp from Monday July 1st to Friday July 5th inclusive with these dates being confirmed in the near future.

Folk Group

Buttevant folk group has returned to rehearsals which will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7.00p.m. to 7.45p.m. inclusive. New members are always welcome and will be warmly welcomed as numbers have dwindled somewhat recently.

Cahirmee Singers

The local choral group Cahirmee Singers continue their weekly rehearsals in the Mercy Day Care Centre, Buttevant on Wednesday nights from 8.00p.m. New members are always welcome. All details can be had by contacting Mary on 0867936318.

Buttevant Soccer Club

Buttevant soccer club continues to be greatly involved in the Cork County soccer association in all age groups.

Some games have taken place recently but due to the incliment weather conditions many games and fixtures were cancelled as playing pitches were un playable. No doubt when the weather conditions improve all playing activities will return to normal playing.

Do come out and support your local soccer club who offer great facilities and games for the local male and female youth of the parish. Games at the local venue also provide great entertainment and excitement for all who attend.

Badminton

Buttevant Badminton Club has resumed their playing activities for the 2023/24 season. Practice will be held in the local G.A.A. hall on Tuesday evenings at 8.00p.m. Membership is open to 16year old male and female persons who may wish to join. Please contact Adrian on 0872527528.

Dorada School Of Dance

Dorada school of dance continue their classes on Saturdays’ in the Muintir na Tire Hall Buttevant commencing at 12noon with the tiny tots. Intermediate classes begin at 12.30p.m. and advanced classes commence at 13.00p.m. For all enquiries contact Theresa on 0872324143.

Religious

The 6.30p.m. Vigil Mass for April will be celebrated in Buttevant Church.

The annual cemetery Mass in Saint Brigids’ cemetry Buttevant will take place on Wednesday May 15th at 8.00p.m. Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock. The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday May 12th. 2024. Parishes must make their own travel arrangements.

Feast days to be remembered for 2024 - Corpus Christi June 2nd, Sacred Heart of Jesus June 7th, Christ the King November 24th.

Mercy Centre

The ”Morning Coffee” session has resumed activities on alternate Wednesdays following the 10a.m. morning Mass. All are welcome.

Walking Group

The local Buttevant Walking Group have returned to their activities on Mondays at 7p.m. at the usual location. For all relevant details, please contact Phil Cole, on her mobile number.

St Vincent de Paul

Buttevant Conference of St Vincent de Paul has a dedicated mobile number for those looking for assistance, advice, and relevant detail requirements, in the utmost confidence. Contact 086 0209477 or visit www.svp.ie

Members of the Buttevant S.V.de P. spoke at all Masses some weeks ago for their annual Yearly Appeal. The speakers gave an account of their income and expenditure for the year 2022 which were well received. The local S.V.deP. are grateful for the continuing support they receive.

Local Lotto Draw

The local lotto draw continues to take place weekly on Thursday night in the club’s Pavillion, at New Street, Buttevant. The monetary jackpot now stands at €9,000, and will continue to rise until won by some lucky draw entrant. The winning or sharing of this monetary prize rests on the matching of four lucky draw numbers, drawn on draw night. The draw is live-streamed on the club’s Facebook page, from 7.00p.m.

Running Club

Buttevant running club continues its weekly activities on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7p.m. A new location for assembling is being announced for the winter months, and can be got from any club member. Contact the club’s Facebook, or email on buttevantrc@gmail.com. The age limit is over-18 only, and “hi-vis” clothing is compulsory.

Bingo

The weekly bingo session continues, to be held, in the local G.A.A., Hall, on Monday night, commencing at 8p.m. The “jackpot” has increased a substantial monetary amount and will continue to rise, weekly, until won. There is also a “mini-jackpot” and an in-house lotto to be won.

Social dancing

Social dancing classes continue in Buttevant on Wednesday nights in the Muintir na Tire Hall. There will be all the usual sessions, associated with social dancing, and previous classes have been very well supported. Everybody is welcome to attend. Contact Yvonne on 0872448535 for all details.

LISMIRE

Ducon Cup Win

Lismire secured their first ever Junior A Football victory with a seven-point win over Newmarket in the Ducon Cup at Newmarket last Monday evening.

Lismire started brightly with a goal inside the first minute to the industrious Cian O’Sullivan who followed up with three points and another goal to see Lismire lead by 2.3 to 1.4 after fifteen minutes. A great interception by corner-back Stephen Bourke saw him thunder down the field and combine with Eamon Hayes and Stephen Jones before billowing the Newmarket net to secure another green flag. A point to Oisin O’Connor and another O’Sullivan score saw Lismire lead at half time on a 3.5 to 1.5 scoreline.

On the resumption a shot by Darren O’Sullivan was parried by the Newmarket goalkeeper and Rory Sheahan was on hand to tap home the rebound. Cian O’Sullivan added another point to further extend Lismire’s lead. Newmarket rallied to rescue the game but with Lismire netminder Cathal Field in excellent form Newmarket were limited to a series of points.

Jack Sheahan relieved the pressure with a couple of well taken points mid-way through the half with Eamon Hayes also securing a point. The hard-working Daragh O’Keeffe and Oisin O’Connor prevented Newmarket gaining any foothold around the middle of the field and with the defence standing firm Jack Sheahan ended the scoring with a fine point to see Lismire the victors on a 4.10 to 1.12 scoreline.

Lismire: Cathal Field, Jeremy Lawlor, Conor Sheahan, Stephen Bourke (1.0), Diarmuid O’Connor, Sean McSweeney, Patrick Buckley, Oisin O’Connor (0.1), Daragh O’Keeffe, Eamon Hayes (0.1), Cian O’Sullivan (2.5), Jack Sheahan (0.3), Darren O’Sullivan, Rory Sheahan (1.0), Stephen Jones. Subs: Neil O’Connor for Stephen Jones (inj), Adam Keane for Darren O’Sullivan, Conan Walsh for Neil O’Connor (inj).

County Junior B Football

Lismire will play Crosshaven at Donoughmore on Saturday evening at 5.00pm in the first round of the County Junior B Football Championship. Please support.