Best wishes to Danny Deady who, along with his playing partner David O’Connor, will be representing Ireland in the Audi Quattro World Golf Finals in Mexico.
Bruree GAA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 24, at 8.00 pm sharp in Bruree Hall. All players and committee members are asked to attend and new members are always welcome.
Fundraising continues to raise the funds necessary to match to recently announced €50,000+ grant towards to replacement of the roof of our Community Centre.
Ongoing fundraising consists of the following:
Clothes Collection- You may drop off any unwanted clothes as this collection is ongoing over the year.
December 3 - Christmas Fair - Take a stand or visit the Community Centre on the day and Santa will be attending!!!
If indeed anyone would like to make a financial donation to the project we would be very appreciative of same. For further details please contact any member of the committee: Ger Sexton, Eamon O’Dea, Eileen McMahon, Vikki Jackson, Elaine O’Dwyer, Margaret Deady, Noel O’Halloran or Frank Finn.
Working together as a community we can accomplish this worthwhile project for everyone.
The Bruree Parent and Toddler group continues every Wednesday in the Community Hall, Bruree. The group meets from 10.00 to 12.00 midday and all parents and guardians are welcome to come along.
Bruree Badminton Club continues training on Monday and Wednesday nights from 8.30 to 10.30 pm. Detail on times/days for juveniles to follow.
The Soulscapes series concludes on Wednesday night next, November 29th, with Diarmuid Lyng. Mary Murray (Love/Hate) performs No Smoke without Fire on Friday, December 1, while on Wednesday, December 8, Kilmallock welcomes back the Abba Forever show.
Tickets for the West Limerick 102FM 50/50 Draw are now on sale throughout West Limerick or from the station's offices in Newcastle West (069 66200) for next week's draw. They cost just €2 each. Half the proceeds will be distributed as prizes each week. Tickets are available locally from John Harrold. Support your community station!
The Community Hall committee will hold a Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 3, from 12.00 to 4.00 pm. There will be a children's art/craft competition, stalls, raffles and, of course, Santa himself will attend. Anyone who would like to book a stall should contact 086-0565544.
Invas Biosecurity is running a free training day on Invasive Species Identification and Management in Coote Hall, Kilmallock, on this Saturday, November 25, from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm.. It is aimed at community groups and landowners who have an interest in invasive species. To book your place please contact Rhiannon on 063-91300 or contact rlaubach@ballyhoura.org.
On this Saturday, November 25, at 8.00 pm (after Mass) at Granagh Community Centre you are invited to attend a unique Film Show, which was recorded 26 years ago in 1991, at The Rambling House, Knockfierna. It features many locals and guests who recount memories of days gone by - fairs, threshing, visiting neighbours, rationing, the blacksmith and point to point racing, to name but a few of the wide ranging topics that are discussed. Of course there are songs and music too, Jim Treacy plays the mouth organ and a young Joanne Treacy sings. Also included are all-Ireland winners Anne Phelan, Deirdre Scanlon and Nora Lynch and Garry McMahon, Newcastle West, gives a song.
Other contributors include - Nan (O'Keeffe) Power, Jim Houlihan, Dan Sheehan, Kilatal, Sheila Hanley, Jack Kelly, cattle drover, Dermot Liston, blacksmith, Dee and Betty Fitzgerald, Pa and Mary Jo Noonan and John and David O'Riordan. All these people were well known, and provide a wonderful insight on what life was like for them growing up. It will be a fascinating night of information and will bring back many happy memories The night is free of charge and light refreshments included.
Silver Circle Draw: 1st Prize: Bruree GAA 2nd Prize: Liz Dwane, Mitchelstown 3rd Prize: Mike Crotty 4th Prize: Maureen O'Keefe 5th Prize: Noel Crowley Seller: Robyn Finn
Ballyhoura Development has provided a wide range of training and workshops this autumn for local community groups, their officers, committee members or directors, and volunteers. Here are the final three upcoming:
1. Risk Management for Community Organisations (Mairead O'Connor of The Wheel), 7.00pm on Thursday, November 23, at Millennium Centre, Caherconlish
2. Finance For Non-Financial Managers and Board Members(Tony Ward of The Wheel), 7.00pm on Thursday, November 30, at E-Centre Charleville
3. Communicating the Cause: Measuring impact and demonstrating the effectiveness of your organisation (Caroline Egan of CramdenTECH), 7.00 pm on Thursday, December 7, at Millennium Centre, Caherconlish
All programme events are free though advance bookings should be made through David O’Grady, Development Officer with Ballyhoura Development, by email:dogrady@ballyhoura.org or tel. 063-20511.
Banogue will stage the comedy/farce “Pull The Other One” over two weekends - November 23 to 26, and again November 30 to December 3.
The annual cake sale and sale of work will be held at Cuan Mhuire Garden Centre, Bruree, on this Sunday, November 26, at 2.00 pm This is a hugely popular and successful event and everyone is welcome to attend. Santa will also be in the centre from 3.00pm.
There will be an Afternoon Tea Dance in Kilteely Hall on this Sunday, November 26. Dancing is from 3.00 to 6.00 pm and music will be provided by Teddy and Cathal Barry. Admission is only €5 and refreshments and home baking will be served. All are welcome to come dancing or just sit back, relax and enjoy the music.
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Cal O'Donnell, Kilmallock, Antonia Murphy, Ballyhea, and Mikey O'Driscoll, Charleville, who died recently.
November, 1957: Bruree will come to life in a big way on Wednesday next with the re-opening of the Maple Ballroom. For the past few years, dancing has been suspended in this area but in recent weeks the Ballroom has been extensively renovated with a new maple floor, supper room, enlarged stage. These and other improvements should put it on a par with the leading ballrooms in the province. And to keep pace with these new amenities, a policy of engaging first-class bands has been adopted and the opening attraction will be that fabulous combination from Belfast known as The Melotones. Pianist-Leader Walter Davidson and his vocalist-drummer-violinist wife, Belle Crowe, have been spotlighted in this column on several occasions, but this is the first time they have opened a Ballroom in the South and theyintend to make the occasion a memorable one. So there it is – a big date for Bruree – Wednesday next, to the music of The Melotones.
February, 1941: Deep and widespread regret was caused by the death of Very Rev. Canon Breen, P.P., Rockhill. Deceased had attained a good old age and enjoyed the very best of health up to a short time previous to his death, which took place calmy and peacefully whilst prayers for the dying were being read by Rev. Father O'Donnell, Rev. Father Crowley and Rev. Farther Dolan. The late Canon ministered for the greater part of his life in Rockhill and Bruree, both as Administrator and Parish Priest, and was revered by hls people. He was a grand type of priest, so nice and homely, a fine preacher, most attentive to everything pertaining to his sacred office, gentle yet firm, easy to approach and a good friend. His voice will no longer be heard from the altars at Bruree and Rockhill, but he has left a monument behind him in the beautiful church which he built at Bruree which will cause his name to be remembered with reverence by future generations.
June, 1920: A most enjoyable children's concert was held at the Schoolhouse, Rockhill. The spacious room was filled to overflowing, and was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Themusic was supplied hy Mr. M. J. Walsh. The proceedings opened with a short play by the local Dramatic Class, and in which Kathleen O'Regan, Betty Murrihy, Maisie Condon, and Josie Feane cleverly acquitted themselves. A dance by Misses Russell, O'Regan and O'Brien was, indeed, wil performed. The boys next contributed "Ireland's Hurling Men" in magnificent style. A recitation,"Erin's Green Flag," by Eileen Russell in her usual faultless style, won the admiration of the audience, after which Peggy Simcnx danced a reel. A play, "A Domestic Quarrel," by the school children, was next on the card, and in which Tessie Russell, Mammie O'Brien and Nora O'Brien did justice to the parts entrusted to them. An action song by Sheila O'Regan and Master Russell was exquisitely rendered. A dance by Misses Carroll and Barry was next, after which a recitation by Nora O'Brien was well delivered. A song, "My Home in the Mountains" hy Miss McAuliffe, N.T., was about the pick of the item's, and who was loudly encored, in responce she contributed ''Paddy Kane.'' The boys next gave an Irish song. Miss Coll, N.T., held the audience interested with her dance (single time). In responco to an encore, she gave an Irish reel. Father O'Connor, P.P., next thanked the audience for their kind attendance and attention. The reverend speaker paid a high tribute to the teachers, Misses McAuliffe, Coll and M. Hayes, for their trouble. A closing chorus, in which all the children joined, brought a delightful night's entertainment to a close.
January, 1925: For sale by private treaty of a comfortable thatched dwelling, with plot of land, one Irish acre or thereabouts, all held under the Land Purchase Acts. Annuity to I.L.C. 19s l0d. By order of John Cowhey, Esq. (who is retiring from business). The premises occupy a most favourable position in the village of Rockhill, quite close to the R.C. Church. The house contains shop, kitchen and 3 good bedrooms, hollow-ceiled all through. The shop is fitted with counter, shelving, etc., and the whole premises are in first-class repair and condition. A thriving grocery and general business has been carried on therein for the past 30 years and will be continued up to date of sale. Business records will be produced to prospective purchasers, and the stock and fittings may be taken over at a valuation.
February, 1899: A very large meeting of the electors of the Rockhill Division was held on Sunday at Rockhill after last Mass for the purpose of appointing two candidates for the District Council. Rev. Father Breen presided, and amongst the others present were the following - Messrs P. O'Shea, J. O'Shea, J. Regan, M. Walsh, M. Meagher, P.L.G.; J. Carroll, J. Gore, J. Keane, Jas Cotter, P, Kelly. T. O'Dwyer, C. Moloney, David Cotter, P. O'Keeffe, R. Honihan, H. Simcox, J Feane, R. Gleeson, Mich Russell, M Prendeville, etc, etc.
The Rev Chairman, in a very eloquent speech, said that to his mind the District Council was far more important than the County Council, and called upon the electors to send the very best men they could find to represent them. Mr Walsh proposed, and Mr Gore seconded, that Messrs P. O'Shea and D. Cotter be chosen. This was agreed to unanimously, and the meeting pledged its support to these at the poll. A vote of thanks to the rev chairman brought to a close the proceedings which were very harmonious throughout.
September, 1948: Amongst those recently received into the Order of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at Glandore, Co. Cork, was Miss Bridie Begley, in religion Sr. M. Ursula, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Begley, Garryfine, Co. Limerick.