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.

Kanturk managed four points in the half to leave the matters all square at half time.

In the second half Lyre opened up, Rory O'Connor and Brian O'Driscoll got a point each up the restart, both well taken scores in their own right, Kanturk then followed with a point, on the 34th minute this happened to be their last score of the game. Rory O'Connor and Tim Murphy raised white flag each, with enormous credit going to midfielders Colm O' Riordan and Timmie Murphy to maintain this purple patch.

O'Driscoll added a 45 to improve matters; this came soon after an inspiring Aidan Murphy save denying Kanturk a sure goal from point blank range.

O'Driscoll and Mannix got one more each to put the tie beyond doubt. Lyre 1-8 Kanturk 0-5.

The Under 21 championship will restart this weekend or possibly St. Patrick's Day with a tough tie against Millstreet in Rathcoole. The lads over came a spirited Kilbrin side in round one and many of the players involved have been getting vital experience in the Ducon Cup, namely Rory O'Connor, Coleman Mannix and Keith McGeogh all showing well recently.

Millstreet will test every avenue but rest assured if all goes to plan these lads may have enough to emerge the correct side of the result. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

See sport for fixture details. Race Night is on April 16 in The Glen Theatre. Please support. BANTEER/LYRE AND DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS: The Community Council elections are now due again with the Councils 3 year term now expired. If you are interested in standing for election

to become a member of Banteer, Lyre and Districts Community Council please complete your own nomination form and return it to Banteer Post Office, Banteer Church, Lyre School, and Lyre Church on or before Sunday March 28.

BANTEER Community Centre Gym: Opening hours 9.30am to 12 noon Weds, Thurs, Fri each week. 4pm to 10pm Mon to Fri each week. 10am to 4pm each Saturday. General Enquiries 086 - 0385881, William 086 8440362, Ciara 087 7599087.

GLEN THEATRE: Tuesday March 9 "My First Time" , Thursday 11th Jerry Banjo O'Connor, Fri 12th March ,Sun 14th March and Weds 17th March Banteer Drama Group "Holiday Snaps", Sat 20th March Unplugged (Folk Group), Booking 029-56239.

BANTEER Sportsfield/ Park - are holding an annual supporters/users fundraising draw costing €100p.a. This can be paid in €25, €50 or €100 instalments in cash, cheque or by direct debit whichever suits.

All contributors will be entered into a draw for cash prizes with a total prize fund of € 4,000 per annum. First draw takes place on Friday April 23. This is to cover normal operation along with plans for further development. Please contact 56343, 56044 or 58264 to buy tickets.

Meeting of all User Club Officers and Sportsfield members this Wednesday 8pm at Glen Theatre-please return sold tickets and money.

AIB BETTER IRELAND

AWARDS: Text KANTURK B to 51303 to vote for Banteer Community Childcare or online at www.betterireland.ie and select Kanturk branch and pick Banteer Community Childcare.

You can vote by text as often as you like and online each 24 hours. We will, depending on how you vote by text and online get € 5,000, €3,000 or €2,000 in prize money. Voting by text and online opens on 15th Feb to 15th Mar 2010 and we will need your help to win.

BANTEER /LYRE GAA – membership now due – Adults €30 students €20, to be paid by March 5 –new members welcome-contact Connie Tarrant. THE 9th Mick Cahill Memorial Cycle Race will be held on Sunday March 14 in Banteer – starting and finishing outside Banteer School. IRD COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETINGS: IRD Duhallow will hold public information evenings in the following communities at Kilbrin on Thursday, March 18 in the Community Centre at 8pm. Knocknagree on Thursday, March 25 in the Community Centre at 8pm.

Staff from IRD Duhallow will give presentations on the Local and Community Development Programme, the new LEADER Programme and the opportunities available to businesses, community groups and individuals in the Duhallow. Anybody interested in seeking grant aid for their project, club or group should attend on the night. For further information contact Helen O'Sullivan at 029-60633.

IRD Supports for Businesses; With access to capital grants through LEADER and the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme for new business development and business expansions we may be able to assist you to develop your micro business.

Our local Mentoring and Enterprise Network service is also available where start-up enterprises can avail of expert advice on business planning, marketing and guidance on whether a business idea has what it takes to succeed in the marketplace. If you have a business idea or if you're thinking of expanding your existing business please contact Triona Murphy, Katie Crowley or Mary Mc Hugh at 02960633.

ENABLE Ireland wishes to thank all who subscribed to and collected for the churchgate collection last weekend. €1140 was the total collected and will be spent in helping the 400 disabled children and adults in Cork County and City.

BANTEER/LYRE JUVENILE

GAA FIXTURE: U12 Football League (for boys aged 11 and 12 in 2010) - Sunday March 14 - Round 1 - Lyre V St. Peters in Meelin at 10.30am. Players please be in Meelin GAA Grounds at 10am. Please check with any of the following team mentors for confirmation Brian O'Driscoll, John McAulliffe, Stephen Mannix or Maurice Coughlan.