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Greenfingers at Mallow Flower and Garden Club celebrate the silver lining of 25th anniversary

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

MALLOW Flower and Garden Club celebrated their 25th anniversary in Springfort Hall on Friday, January 20.

Ballyhass Parent and Todder Group

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

FOR just €3.00 per family, enjoy a morning of family fun at Ballyhass Parent and Toddler Group.

Lourdes pilgrimage annual mass

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

CLOYNE Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes annual Mass will be celebrated in St. Marys Church Mallow on Monday, February 13, at 8pm. All are welcome.

Oscar nomination

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

A YEAR and a half after she died of cancer, aged 49, the daughter of a Cork father and a Limerick mother has been nominated at this year's Oscars for her adapted screenplay, "Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy".

Dancing in the Edel Quinn Hall

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

SUNDAY social dancing in the Edel Quinn Hall with a great line up of bands. Early dancing from 8.30pm with Mick Duggan and main band on stage each night at 10pm. Admission each night will be € 10.

Students commended on egg project

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE school would like to congratulate James Bourke, Michael Healy and Stephen Murphy who represented the school at the recent Young Scientist Exhibition at the RDS in Dublin. Their project got a commendation for their work on 'Omega3 rich eggs'.

Briery Gap benefit concert for hospital

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

MACROOM-BORN soprano and harpist Kathleen Dineen and her a cappella vocal trio White Raven, will appear at the Briery Gap on Sunday February 12 with special guest Gerry (fiddle) O'connor for a night of Irish traditional music and song.

Cycle raises sum of € 2,440

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

I.H.C.P.T. AID: The fundraising cycle last September and the Soccer Tournament on St. Stephen's Day plus other donations raised a whopping €2,440. This magnificent sum was presented recently to I.H.C.P.T., who thank all donors. BRONNADH NA MBONN: Ar an Domhnach seo chaite bhailaigh slua mór sa Mhuillean do Bronnadh na mbonn dos na fóirne faoi 13 agus 15.

Perpetual Adoration in Kanturk Parish Church

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

IT is over 20 years since the Adoration Chapel was opened in Kanturk and since then the people of Kanturk and surrounding areas have responded and there has always been a presence in the Chapel since then.

Well-travelled Jerry was present at the Heysel disaster during the 1985 European Cup final

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

OBITUARIES: JERRY O'SULLIVAN. R.I.P. There was deep regret at the passing of Jerry O'sullivan at his home in Rockmount Terrace on Thursday, January 26.

Glenlara to celebrate at annual social

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

FOOTBALL: With the Duhallow junior B football championship trophy on the top table for the first time over two decades and MEP Sean Kelly former President of Gaelic Athletic Association as guest of honour, the Glenlara GAA club annual social which takes place at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney this Saturday Feb 4th is sure to be a memorable and very special occasion.

Search for a star competition to return soon

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

BE A STAR: It's that time of the year again when we look for new acts to take part in this very entertaining competition. The last two years have been outstanding and we hope this years talent will even be better. A meeting will be held during the week. Watch this space for more information.

Mairead pens a winner

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

ST. Mary's School Charleville first year student Mairead O'connor, from Charleville, was the winner of a national short story competition which was jointly sponsored by Bord Gais Energy and Specsavers.

Brendan does Meelin proud with sports award

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

BRENDAN WINS CORK YOUTH SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR: At a lavish 'black tie' reception last Saturday evening at Corks Metropole Hotel, a fete of young sports stars from Cork, all under the age of 19, were brought together, each the monthly winner in 2011 of a Cork City & County Youth Sports Star of the Month award.

Kilmallock to host headless horseman adventure race

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE Co. Limerick Medieval town of Kilmallock will be the venue for a new activity adventure festival on April 8 next entitled the Headless Horseman Adventure Race.

Indoor championships approach

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

LISCARROLL ATHLETIC CLUB: In just one week, Saturday 11th Feb, some of our athletes will be getting a taste of competition for the first time, when they go to Nenagh, Indoor Stadium to compete in the Munster Relay Championships.

Good luck on winning streak

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

I AM sure that all Fermoy and District will join with these notes in wishing Catherine Doyle, of Uplands Estate in Fermoy, all the very best when she takes up her position on the podium to play the TV game 'Winning Streak' on this coming Saturday night.

Sad farewell to legendary figure Mattie

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE LATE MATT FEERICK:

Mallow GAA lotto results

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

WHEELSPINNER Paddy Coughlan, c/o Trish, won €75.00 in the Mallow GAA Members Weekly draw which was held in Carrigoon on Tuesday, January 24.

Cake sale to help pay for student trip to Lourdes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

A CAKE sale will follow the 6.30pm vigil Mass on February 11 in Millstreet Parish Centre to help raise money for the IHCPT - Irish Pilgrimage Trust.

Group needed to promote historic site

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

LOCAL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The excavation at The Abbey before Christmas and its coverage on RTÉ News, highlights once more its importance as a Knights Hospitaller site.

Aubane climb supports O'Donovan Centre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

PARTICIPANTS in Aubane Social Club's annual climb to the summit of Mushera Mountain were applauded for venturing out to support the traditional staging and helping the local based St John's Well Committee.

Active retirement group trip to Araglin tea dance

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP: Those interested in travelling to the tea dance in Araglin on Sunday may meet at The Community Centre at 1pm.

Cullen weighs in for a good cause

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE Cullen and District Special Needs Association annual weigh-in is up and running with weekly exercises and dancing continuing with more than 100 patrons attending last Monday night.

Tidy Towns meeting lays plans for 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

TIDY TOWNS: Buttevant Tidy Towns held an open meeting recently at which they outlined their plans for 2012. Again this year they will hold a floral and garden competition and will participate in the Cork county anti-litter competition.

Macra capers Crew bid for All-Ireland title

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

FREEMOUNT MACRA: Capers — All roads lead to Cappoquin this Saturday night as Freemount Macra's Capers Crew take part in the All Ireland final.

Swim donation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE total collected at the Christmas Day Swim came to an outstanding €16,252, which was presented this week to Breakthrough Cancer Research in Cork.

GAA race night to take place later this month

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

BALLYHEA RACE NIGHT: It's that time of the year again. The GAA Race Night takes place on Friday February 24th at the Bridge Bar. Anyone who wishes to buy a horse or take an ad on the race card may do so by contacting any committee member. GAA CLUB PRESENTATION EVENING: The GAA Club Presentation Evening took place at the Corbett Court on Saturday January 21st. It proved to be a very successful evening. Congratulations to all the award recipients and here's hoping for a more successful season in 2012. GAA LOTTO DRAW: The GAA Lotto Draw was held at the Bridge Bar. No's drawn were 8, 15, 23. There was no lotto winner.

Senior citizens plan Mediterranean cruise

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE Thursday Club will reopen on Thursday Februray 9 in the CYMS at 2pm and members old and new are most welcome.

Brehon break for couple

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

PAUL AND MARIE OF TO THE BREHON: Hotels in Killarney don't come any better than the Brehon Hotel, Killarney and that is where Paul and Maire O'flynn are heading following the January Cork GAA Draw.

We're lucky to have search and rescue unit - support them

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

THE Mallow Search and Rescue Unit (MSRU) have introduced collection boxes at various business outlets around town and your support for this wonderful group will be always greatly appreciated.

Village Inn to host Achievements Awards night

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

ACR COMMUNITY COUNCIL: The Community council has announced that the Achievements Awards will be presented at a function at Hogan's The Village Inn Coachford on Saturday February 11, at 9pm. A huge number of nominations were received and the organizing committee has announced that there are nine people who have been nominated for awards in three different categories.

GAA club takes part in cardiac screening event

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000

BANTEER/LYRE GAA CLUB COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL CARDIAC SCREENING PROJECT: On Saturday last, over 40 club players and members undertook Cardiac screening at Lyre Community Centre and the club organisers Stephen Mannix and Denis Withers expressed their sincere thanks to all who supported the project.

Looking forward to Clyda awards night

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:24:30 +0000

CLYDA ROVERS GAA AWARDS NIGHT: This years awards night will be held on the 10th of February in Derry Murphy's Bar. Presentations on the night will included Player of the year, Clubman of the year and there will be medals presented to the victorious Minor and Intermediate teams, also on the night the club will present a cheque to the Cope Foundation of proceeds raised from the St. Stephens day Puc Fada and the bed push. Everyone is welcome. CLYDA ROVERS GAA LOTTO RESULTS: The lotto results for Friday 20th January are as follows. Numbers drawn 1, 9, 10, 24. There was no jackpot winner. Spot prizes.