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CHARLEVILLE CALLING: French connection in danger of collapsing

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

IT is decision time for the members of Charleville Town Twinning Association who have been invited to attend an open meeting on this Thursday night at the Charleville Park Hotel to decide if the association is to continue or be disbanded.

Live broadcasting on local radio moves a step closer

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

LIVE broadcasting on Ballyhoura Community Radio Charleville (BCR) inched a little closer following a dry run of 12 hours broadcasting on the internet and an open day at the studio in Smith's Lane last week.

Mallow's Oscars celebrates the cream of the crop

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

IT'S MALLOW'S version of the Oscars and hundreds turned out for the prestigious and glittering 20th annual Mallow Sports and Leisure Council Awards last Friday night.

Historic night for club in Premier A League

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

LAST Wednesday night, under lights in Mourneabbey, Clyda Rovers played their first ever game in the Premier 2 Minor League, against Clann Na Gael.

Good luck to Rockchapel instrumental group

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

SCOR SINSEAR: Best Wishes to Rockchapel instrumental group who got through to the Munster final of Scor Sinsear, following their semi-final success in Millstreet last Sunday.

AROUND MALLOW: Circus joins St Patrick's parade

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

THE annual St Patrick's Day parade in Mallow offers much more colour this year and will have a distinctive circus feel. The parade will assemble in the town park at 1.45pm on Wednesday and will proceed through West End and Main Street at 2.30pm.

Well-deserved win for Lyre in Ducon Cup

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

DUCON CUP: Lyre finally got their Ducon cup campaign facing in a positive direction with a win over Kanturk at the weekend. A game which they well deserved the two points from, started well after an opportunist goal from Jack Roche on five minutes after a misplaced shot from his brother Denis. The only other score of the half coming on the 13th minute from Ger Mannix, indeed it was the defence of both teams which prevailed in the opening 30 with Martin Kearney and Coleman Mannix displaying some effective work.

Mother's Day dance in community centre

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

MOTHER'S DAY: A dance will be held in the community centre from 3pm on Mother's Day. Music by Dick Kiely. Admission Free.

Weather plays a big role in a hard-fought draw

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

KISKEAM GAA: Mallow supplied the opposition for Kiskeam Intermediate Football Team in round 2 of the Kelleher Shield Div 2 played in Kiskeam on Sunday March 7 last.

Alex jumps to gold medal

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

GOLD IN NENAGH: Last weekend it was the turn of our U14 to U19 athletes in The Munster Juvenile Indoor Championships at Nenagh.

Town to go green for St Patrick's

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

GREEN PARTY PROMISED ON ST PATRICK'S

Town prepares for exciting parade

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

PARADE: Buttevant with all other Irish communities worldwide will celebrate the feast of St Patrick Wednesday March 17.

Dromtariffe one-day retreat to Ardfert

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

DROMTARIFFE ONE DAY RETREAT: Dromtariffe one day retreat will take place in Ardfert on Saturday March 20. Anyone wishing to travel on the day is to contact either Kitty Collins on 029-58014, Breeda Cronin on 029-78239 or Mary Greaney on 029-78117.

No winner of lotto

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

THERE was no winner of last week's Lotto Jackpot of €3,800 in The Village Inn Bar.

GAA President to launch book on club's history

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

HISTORY LAUNCH: The history launch of Ballyhea GAA from 19852009 inclusive will take place at the Corbett Court on Saturday March 27. Christy Cooney President of the GAA will perform the launch. More details later. GAA LOTTO DRAW: The GAA Lotto Draw was held at the Bridge Bar. No's drawn were 7, 24, 36. There was no winner of the jackpot. €50 Lucky Dip Winners were Susan Ronan, Ballinadrideen, Ballyhea Promoter Joan Ronan, William Breen, Churchtown, Promoter John Quinn €25 Lucky Dip Winners were Kevin Codd, Ballycosgry, Ballyhea Promoter James Codd, Mike & Ollie C/o Harp Bar, Promoter Harp Bar, Mrs. Mary O'Sullivan, Churchtown, Promoter John Quinn. Next draw will take place in the Harp Bar.

Locals bid for Scór glory

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

SCOR: On this Sunday at the Eire Og GAA Pavilion at Owens the Scor Na bPaisti County Finals take place with Boherbue represented in no fewer than five competitions namely - figure dancing, instrumental music, question time, ballad group and set-dancing. Best of Luck.

Juniors draw comfort from eight-goal thriller

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

KANTURK Juniors shared eight goals in a thriller with Castleview. In a 4-4 thrilling draw Kanturk were three goals down after 25 minutes, but goals from John Dennehy and Tom Fitzgibbon made it 3-2 at half time. Five minutes into the second half Castleview scored a fourth goal but again Kanturk came back strong and goals from Tom Fitzgibbon and Mattie O'Riordan secured a precious point for Kanturk, which could be very important by the end of the season. Heartstopping stuff.

Calcutta bound

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

TWO YOUNG women are going back to Calcutta this summer to work with the homeless there.

Wedding bid

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

A BEAUTICIAN who works in Mallow qualified with her boyfirend as one of five couples who took part in last week's Ireland AM TV3/ Radisson Hotel competition final which netted for the winning couple a Raddisson Hotel wedding reception and honeymoon in Croatia to the value of 10,000.

COMMENT: Mallow deserves better than unseemly split over civic receptions

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

IT is disappointing to learn that there is now a bitter split in the Town Hall chamber between councillors when it comes to honouring one of our own with a civic reception.

Work due to start on parochial house revamp

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

FOLLOWING the granting of planning permission by Cork County Council, work is due to commence on the refurbishment of a large part of the basement in the parochial house, which is located adjacent to Charleville's Holy Cross Church.

Winners delighted at their awards

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

TALENTED sportstars and dedicated community workers gathered at the 20th annual Mallow Sports and Leisure Awards at Springfort Hall last Friday night.

Theatre group for parade

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

PIKE THEATRE GROUP: The March monthly meeting will focus on the theme for the night is St Patrick's Day. The theatre group have been invited to take part in the up and coming St Patrick's Day parade in Ballincollig on March 17.

Arts Festival will suit all tastes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

KANTURK Arts Festival will take place from Friday, March 12, to Wednesday, March 17. The Festival will have something to suit everyone from Art Exhibitions, Children's Theatre, Poetry Readings, The Annual St Patrick's Day Parade and The Liam O'Connor Show.

Patrician pupils fight polio

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

PATRICIAN Academy Rotary Club can be seen around Mallow working tirelessly to raise money for the charity End Polio Now.

Men Le Cheile

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

LE Cheile Family Resource Centre is hosting an introductory evening for men who would like to get involved with this group.

Carrigoon activities

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

ACTIVITIES at Carrigoon GAA Complex tonight include the Cork Senior Hurling side in training on pitch one at 6.45pm. The U/14 City League hurling match between Mallow and Glanmire begins at 6.45pm on pitch two while the Mallow Minor Hurling side take on Blarney in a league match on pitch two at 8pm. On Friday the Mallow Intermediate Footballers face up to Mungret at 8pm. BALTYDANIEL LADIES NIGHT OUT: Baltydaniel Parents Association are hosting a ladies night at the school on tomorrow Friday, March 12 at 7.30pm. There will be clothes, shoes, jewellery, hair and make-up stands on the night. Admission is €10 and light refreshments will be served GAA LOTTO: Wheelspinner Terry Potter (Hawks) c/o Anne O'Neill won €75 in the Mallow GAA Members Weekly Lotto draw which was held in Carrigoon on Tuesday, March 2. The €30 lucky dip winners were Kay Sheehan, Blackwater Drive c/o Liam, Una (Contempo) c/o Anne O'Neill, Katherine Long c/o Sheehan's Butchers and Peter Barry c/o Tom O'Neill. The numbers drawn were 4 - 11 - 16 - 22. The jackpot is currently at €1,990. Spinning the wheel on Tuesday, March 9 was Tadgh O'Riordan c/o Town View Medical Centre. SPECIAL OLYMPICS COFFEE MORNING: A coffee morning with spot prizes and a raffle will be held in the Hibernian Hotel today Thursday, March 11 from 10.30am to 12.30pm in aid of the Mallow Special Olympic Group which includes football, swimming and golf. This is a fund-raiser for upcoming events in 2010. The group would very much appreciate spot prizes and they also need coffee, scones, tea etc for the morning. For further information please contact Jackie O'Mahony at 086 8791494, Helen Long on 086 8291719 or Julie Dwyer on 086 8599983. MALLOW PIONEERS: The monthly meeting of the Mallow Pioneers Association will be held in the Parish Centre on tomorrow Friday, March 12 at 8pm. New Members welcome.

The late Noreen O'Driscoll

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

THE death took place in Dublin on Saturday, March 6 of Noreen O'Driscoll who originally came from an old Mallow family who lived in Fair Street.

Our dramatic history

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

AS the 58th North Cork Drama Festival gets underway on this Friday night, we take a look at the tradition of stage presentations in Charleville town and focus on one such dramatic production from 1936.

Community meeting

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

A MALLOW community meeting will take place next Monday at the Hibernian Hotel.

Big plans for the St Patrick's parade

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: There are big plans for this years St. Patrick's Day parade Once again we appeal to all groups, schools, organisations and businesses to come out and take part. The parade will commence at the west end after 11.30am mass and promises to be a very colourful and entertaining event.

Well done to volunteers on the Monanimy clean-up

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

MONANIMY CLEAN-UP: Thanks to all households in Monanimy Lower and Commane from the cross at P. Sheahan's house to J. Magner's house who helped pick up rubbish along the road on Saturday last.

Scouts hold investiture at Church of the Nativity

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

On February 27 Doneraile scouts held their latest investiture of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the presence of Father Anthony Sheehan.

Race night fundraiser to help out local playschool

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:19 +0000

COMMUNITY PLAY SCHOOL: Freemount Community Play School are holding their Annual fundraising Night at Barry's Bar on Tuesday Night next March 16 at 9pm. This will be a Race Night run especially to make funds for the Playschool.

Well done to Ashbourne Shield winning local girls

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:40:54 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Mary Coleman and Maria Walsh who were part of the UL team who on the Ashbourne Shield on Sunday last which was hosted by CIT. GAA LOTTO DRAW: The GAA Lotto Draw was held at the Bridge Bar. Numbers drawn were 9, 32, 39.