Around the Districts: Kilcorney-Dromtariffe and Killavullen

Bowling

Tuesday Club challenge Series - terelton - Connie Lehane / Jim O’Leary had a double win over Gene O’Callaghan / Tadgh Cotter. For the last shot on both occasions.

Denis Horgan Social Bowling Club - Jackie Daly / Liam Casey Competitions: Ned Kelleher 1 point. Eugene O’Sullivan 2 points.

Denis Horgan Social Bowling Club - Jackie Daly / Liam Casey Competitions: Ned Kelleher 1 point, Eugene O’Sullivan 4 points, Maurice Cashman 1 point, Dean Sexton 1 point, Richard harnedy 2 points, Sam Aherne 1 point

Tuesday Club challenge series - Ballinacurra - Connie Lehane / Gene O’Callaghan beat Bertie Poole / Jerry O’Donovan for the last shot. Chris Larkin / Jerry O’Donovan beat Connie Lehane / Gene O’Callaghan by a bowl of odds.=

KILLAVULLEN

Book launch

Mai Rafferty’s book launch in The Munster Room of the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow was a resounding success last Friday evening. A packed room of invited guests, family, friends, neighbours, past pupils and people with a love of the arts were privileged to hear some of her poetry being read by a variety of guest speakers.

‘A Moment In Time’ is a book written and published by Mai in aid of CancerConnect. The book brings together the words of Mai and illustrations in the book are treasured ones created by her much loved and fondly remembered husband Peter, and also by a talented young lady, Amy, whom Mai met after Peter’s passing . Amy completed the illustrations in this book.

CancerConnect played a vital role in Peter being able to receive his treatment during his illness, and Mai being so grateful for this took it upon herself to do some vital fundraising with her book. Details of where to buy the book will follow.

Confirmation 2024

This Thursday over 60 children from Killavullen NS and Ballgown NS will be confirmed by Bishop Crean in St Nicholas’ Church Killavullen. Together with their schools the children have been very busy practising for the ceremony. There is an excited buzz among these young people.

We wish the boys and girls every happiness on this day with their families and friends, and thank those who have supported them on their journey to this special day, especially the priests, teachers and staff of both schools.

Communion for the First Time

e extend warm wishes to the children of Killavullen NS who celebrate the sacrament of Communion for the First Time this coming Saturday. We hope you all have a wonderful day making memories. Again a thank you is extended to those who helped prepare the children for this special day in their lives, especially the priests and teachers.

Church Spring Clean

Killavullen Church is looking remarkably clean and bright after it’s Spring Clean last Monday evening, and is almost ready for a very busy week. Thank you to all who gave up their time to do so. Many hands make light work.

Community Café

Killavullen Community Café will be held on Tuesday April 30th in Killavullen Community Center. All are invited to call in, come alone or bring a friend. A morning of connection and communication is assured, with a warm welcome being the highlight. Many thanks to the volunteers who organise and run this event monthly.

Table Quiz

Killavullen Parent’s Association would like to thank all who helped make their fundraising table quiz a great success.

There was a tremendous turnout at The Haven Bar. Thanks to our quiz master Niall and everyone who helped out behind the scenes. A special mention to all of our sponsors for their extremely generous donations and spot prizes.

Thanks to all of you, we raised a total of €3,807.50. This will go a long way to helping to get the school garden project complete. Go raibh mile maith agaibh.

Farmer’s Market

Killavullen Farmer’s Market takes place again Saturday, May 4th at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle. Starting at 10.30am there will be a wide variety of local produce and products available to buy. All are welcome.

Chiropody Dates

Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist Patricia are now available for May 11th. Please contact her at 086 3225052 to arrange an appointment.

Schools enrolling

Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2024. Please contact the schools for further details.

Lotto

Killavullen Community Council Lotto takes place twice a week. The bonus ball of the National Lottery draw is the winning number each Wednesday and Saturday evening.

The following people have been the most recent jackpot winners: Pat Hegarty, Bernard Looney, Ann Harnett and Will Thornhill. Congratulations and thank you to one and all for your support.

50th Anniversary of Nano Nagle Birthplace

The purchase of Nano Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin, Killavullen by Sister Anthony Moloney half a century ago will be celebrated on April 26, beginning at 2pm with a prayer service. which will also be live-streamed. This will be followed by refreshments and conversation. Parishioners are invited to attend.

If able to do so, please contact the Secretary 022-26411 or email secretary@nanonaglebirthplace.ie by April 19 as this information is required for catering purposes.

Annakisha Church

Access during Road Works to the N73 at Annakisha: The supervising engineer has informed the parish that the current road layout will continue for two months and improve thereafter. Approach the Church through the N72 crossroads at Kilcanway or Ballygriffin or at the Gurranachole Crossroads. Follow the signs marked ‘Church’.

GAA club news

Back to winning ways in Division 1 Hurling League - Killavullen got back to winning ways, in the Division 1 encounter between Glanworth and Killavullen, played in Killavullen on Saturday evening, in an effort to avoid the Cork games, on over the weekend. Both teams were short some regulars, and Killavullen lost two more players to hamstring injuries in the course of the game, but the Glanworth loss was acute, with Stevie Condon, not able to play.

Jamie Magner opened with a free for us, in the 4th minute, but Podge Condon replied for Glanworth, similarly from a free. Jamie scored another after Eddie Cotter was fouled, and then, Jamie caught a great ball, in near the goals, and though initially thwarted, he managed to wriggle free, and score a point, with his back to the goals, clever improvisation. Glanworth got another point from a free, and Jamie replied with another dead ball situation. Glanworth then worked the spaces well, and scored two quick fire points. Liam Fox scored a racking point from midfield in the 15th minute to lead up in the lead 0-05 to 0-04 at that juncture.

We had lost two players to injuries at that stage, with Colm O Mahony and Padraig Looney, replacing Eoghan Buckley and Jack O Connor. A side line ball on the 40, taken by Padraig Looney, ran all the way through into his brother Colm, and though very closely marked, Colm broke free, of the shackles on him, and kicked the sliotar to the net.

The Killavullen team saw numerous changes in position, and Eddie Cotter, now operating out the field, scored a nice point from distance, and repeated the same, some moments later. Mickey O Connor was underneath some great fetches from the air, and he duly got on the scoreboard with a nice catch and score. Glanworth got a point back, from open play before Jamie scored another free for us, to bring the first half proceedings to a close, on a score of 1-09 to 0-05.

Owen Magner was introduced at the break for Colm Looney. We got our second half scoring underway with a huge free from distance from Colm O Mahony and then, Owen, who got on a good share on ball, scored a lovely point from the wing. Jamie added a free and Kian Lane a point from play, followed shortly thereafter by Liam Fox, and then Jamie again from a free. Glanworth replied with a point from distance, and Colin Carey came onto the field.

Glanworth scored two points in a row, from open play, by Jamie replied with another free. Glanworth got another, from a dead ball situation, but Padraig Looney cancelled out that score, with a great long-range point Glanworth got their tenth and final point from play. Charlie in our goals, brought off a good save, and our full back line cleared the sliotar comprehensively, which were good on the day.

We were not finished yet, with the scoring and Jamie initially, and then a great team score, finished by Colin Carey, after the play was switched quite brilliantly, by Liam Cronin added to our tally. Right on the stroke of the final whistle, Colm O Mahony landed another long range free, to finish our scoring and garnish two points, for us. Final Score; Killavullen 1-20, Glanworth 0-10

Big win for Ballyclough in Division 3 league - Killavullen fielded a very young team, in this Division 3 game, played in Ballyclough, on Friday night last. Though comprehensively beaten, the team, acquitted themselves very well, but Ballyclough would have aspirations of county Junior B hurling success, and that is a level above most teams in Division 3.

The older and physically stronger Ballyclough team, won well in the middle third of the field, and that meant a huge amount of balls was raining down on our defence.

Though they coped admirably, Ballyclough had too much firepower on the night, despite the best efforts of players such as Eoin O Hanlon, Sean Barley and Sean Palmer, who put their hand up, for inclusion in the Junior A Team. Rory Regan, Owen Magner, Kian Lane and Colm Hannon displayed nice touches, on a tough work out, but one which will bring us forward measurably in this adult grade. Final Score:–Ballyclough 3-16; Killavullen 0-06

Lotto - There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot last Tuesday night when the jackpot on the night was, at an even €2,000. The numbers that were drawn were 7, 21 and 36. The draw on the 23rd of April will be for €2,100. The winners of the lucky dips, last Tuesday evening were as follows: €50 — Christy Flynn (seller — John Angland); €30 — Thornhill Grandchildren (seller — Mary Mellerick) €20 — Noel Larkin (seller — John Angland).

Purchase your ticket from any committee member or from our website- Killavullengaa.com. Thank you for your anticipated and ongoing support.

Forthcoming Fixtures - We play Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels in Football in Division 1 on Tuesday 23rd, in Killavullen at 7.15pm. We play Ballyclough, in Division 1 football, on the 26th in Ballyclough, at 7.15pm.

Do check our website for the best and most up to date fixture lists, as the times, and venues of matches can change, due to pitch availability, but hopefully, with a spell of good weather forecast, games can be played off as arranged.

Ladies Gaelic Football Club

The Week ahead U16 girls meet Castlemagner on Wednesday at 7.00pm in Killavullen .

Our first game of the season for the U14s in a challenge match against Kildorrey at 5.00pm in Kildorrey

The Junior League continues. We play Grenagh on Sunday at 6.45pm in Grenagh.

Please support the Girls. There is a big campaign going on to give our girls equal support and commitment within sport. #serioussupport

U13s and Junior Team After weeks of rain and match cancelations, Sunday was buzzing at Killavullen Gaa Pitch. The sun was out, the pitches were looking fabulous, everyone was in good form soaking in the heat from the sun. Our U13s played a stormer of a game against Knocknagree.

Then it was the Junior Team’s turn to take on PassageWest. Despite the fantastic day, it was not ours, but all the girls gave it their all.

Well, done to both teams and their Managment teams and thanks to all those who supported.

Cúl Camp 2024 - We need your help! Without your help we cannot run the camp. Every year the children have the most memorable week pack full of learning new skills, have fun and making memories for life! We really appreciate any help you can give! Coaches 18+, Assistant coaches 16+, Firstaider, Break Suppervisors, General help. Looking forward to a great year.

Follow the link to fill in a form to show your interest https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJZ9-CSfExZmgKPinPbwXPXJDYT-tNR22GNZJZaDsMoutU2g/viewform

Training - Team contact numbers and training sheadule are on the Killavullen Gaa website under the Ladies section or you can message the social media platforms if you or your daughter would like to join.

Gaelic for Mothers & others - Training is Wednesdays @8pm at the Killavullen GAA Pitch ,It’s not too late to join in on fun.