Caheragh and Dromore Assembly Newsletter Holy Week & Easter 2017 HOLY THURSDAY 13TH APRIL Mass of the Lord’s Supper DROMORE 8PM After Mass there will be prayer at the Altar of Repose until 9.30PM
GOOD FRIDAY 14TH APRIL Day of fast and abstinence Stations of the Cross: CAHERAGH 12 NOON Good Friday Liturgy and Ceremonies: DROMORE 8PM
HOLY SATURDAY 15TH APRIL Easter Vigil Mass: CAHERAGH* 8PM *Please Note Easter Vigil in Caheragh Church
EASTER SUNDAY 16TH APRIL Easter Day Mass: DROMORE 10AM* *Please note extra Mass for Easter Sunday Easter Day Mass: CAHERAGH 11.15AM
CONFESSIONS SATURDAY 8TH APRIL after 8PM Mass in Dromore SUNDAY 9TH APRIL after 11.15AM Mass in Caheragh GOOD FRIDAY: after STATIONS OF THE CROSS in CAHERAGH GOOD FRIDAY: after the Evening CEREMONIES in DROMORE
Only Only God knows All of our woes He gave his own son So we might be one We give or we take We make or we break We help or we mar Too little or too far All of our woes Only God knows. Seán O’Flaherty
PENITENTIAL SERVICES SKIBBEREEN: SUNDAY 9TH APRIL 7PM BANTRY: MONDAY 10TH APRIL 7.30PM
Wishing all a happy and faith-filled Easter Fr Daniel Pyburn P.P. 028-52985 and 087-1303135
Tadgh MacCárthaigh GAA News. The 2017 season is well under way, with most teams having played a number of league matches. The Junior A team has beaten Goleen and Dohenys in the Carbery –Beara league while they drew with St. Oliver Plunketts. In the County league they have beaten St.Mary’s away while they had an excellent home win against Boherbue on a scoreline of 1-8 to 1-7. Their first round Championship game against Ilen Rovers is fixed for Sat 6th May in Bantry. The Under 21 footballers, fielding a very young team were beaten in the first round of the Championship on St.Patrick’s day by a strong St.James team 3-9 to 2-7, however they played Goleen in the Plate competition and recorded a 2-13 to 2-10 victory to qualify for the final against Muintir Bhaire. The under 16 team comfortably won their first league game at home to Urhan while the minor footballers suffered a narrow three point defeat to Castletownbere. The under 14 team have played two games, recording a comfortable win against Glengarriffe while they also beat Kilmeen away on a scoreline of 4-8 to 4-6. Under 12s footballers played well and won their first challenge game against Ilen Rovers last Friday evening. The under 10 footballers were narrowly defeated away to Ballinscarthy while the under 11s had two tough matches against Adrigole and Castlehaven where they showed great potential despite losing. Cork: Colm, Kevin and Brian O Driscoll were all part of the Cork Senior football panel during the recent division two league Campaign where Cork had very mixed results which saw them finish in fourth place and miss out on promotion. They play Waterford in the Munster Championship on the last weekend in May.
Children and community at Bright Beginnings childcare facility expressing their gratitude and receiving a cheque for €1,317 raised as part of a Malin to Mizen cycle undertaken by John Bohane last year. Carol O’Driscoll School of Dancing at Kenmare Feis on 18th March. Pictured, Grace Kingston, Ella O’Sullivan, Orla Deane, Alison Deane.
The Marriage of Thomas Wilcox & Marjolein ten Brink, The Netherlands took place recently in Dromore. L-R. Liam Wilcox, Leah Kelleher, Marijke Sipkema ten Brink, Thomas Wilcox, Marjolein ten Brink, Britt Visser, Dominic Wilcox, Marieke ten Brink.
Caheragh Vintage Threshing: At the Travellers Rest on Tuesday night the 28th March the Committee held their A.G.M. While celebrating the amazing fact that over a million Euros has been raised since its inception, there was grave concern about the future. The Committee is small in number and the workload badly need an injection of volunteers to keep it viable. The work is not onerous, most meetings and flag days take place between May and September, with the Threshing Day in October. Because the main focus of the Committee activity benefits Cancer Breakthrough, there is a great feeling of pride in the Committee for every cent raised. If you do decide to become a Committee member you will be welcomed – always remember, cancer can strike any one of us, the question so; what can you do? Cancer research relies on funding from all of us! You may contact any of the Committee; D.J. Dineen, Timmy O’Sullivan, K. Kirby, T. Keohane, J. Scully, C Keohane, P. Gregory, S. Collins, T. McCarthy, P.J. Hourihane, S. Scully, K. O’Sullivan, S. O’Sullivan. Flag Days 2017: Fri May 5th, Bantry Thurs Jun 8th, Cork Fri Jun 16th, Castletownbere Fri June 23th, Kinsale Sat Jul 1st, Kenmare Sat Jul 8th, Midleton Fri Jul 14th, Bandon Fri Jul 28th, Carrigaline Sat Jul 29th, Mallow Thurs Aug 3rd, Cork Fri Aug 11th, Macroom Fri Aug 18th, Skibbereen Fri Aug 25th, Clonakilty Sat Sep 9th, Ballincollig
The Ilen Valley Gun Club…....from the parishes of Caheragh and Drimoleague in west Cork was formed in 1969. The club has always been very supportive of conservation. Tree planting and bird release programmes are always of huge importance to the organization. In recent years the club has released partridge. In February 2015 it was decided to build a duck pond. The perfect habitat was formed around it with the setting of game crop and trees which were all purchased through the Cork Federation. This pond and surroundings is on six acres of land adjacent to the Drimoleague walkways. It is set in a unique place which promotes the club and shows what work is in progress with the help of the Cork Federation. The club also set a goal in 2011 to try and win the Cork federation club of the year award. All the hard work paid off, with the club winning the 2015 Club of the year award. This was a great boost the club. It has energized existing members and encouraged new members. There are still five founding members active in the club. The Ilen Valley Gun club and game protection association would like to thank the farmers of Caheragh and Drimoleague for letting the club members shoot their lands. For this the club is most grateful. The club would like to wish all members a happy Christmas and New Year. Any farmer with problems with vermin, please contact one of our members. All Club members are insured by the NARGC. Above our members in a recent photo. Special mention for Shannon McCarthy pictured here with her dad Paul
Tadgh MacCárthaigh - SCÓR News. In February our Novelty play in the Scór na nÓg went to the All Ireland in Belfast. We were delighted to have a full coach of supporters going to support the talented group. A spectacular weekend of entertainment was given by all the participants. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be our year. The talented group was made up of Oisin, Eugene, and Katie Daly, Meave and Rory Kingston, Catriona Keohane, Timothy Farrell, and Louise Keohane. The play was called A Dream For Skibbereen. Looking around on the night in the Waterfront Theatre in Belfast there was many a teary eye watching such a emotionally touching Play. It truly depicted how hard life was for many people in Ireland in the Famine times. The Caheragh Scór committee would like to thank the schools in Caheragh for the wonderful send off and for all the supports who turned out when we arrived back in Caheragh. This year we went about trying to revive the Scór Sinsear. We had a quiz team who went to Ovens on the 17th of February. The team was made up of Celeste Shorten, Micheal Kingston, Kenneth Kingston and Dan McCarthy. We also participated in the Scor Sinsear Solo Singing represent by Micheal Crowley and recitation represented by Padraig O’Driscoll. Padraig went on to County Final in Milstreet with his recitation. Well Done to all who participated. For anyone interested we hope to enter more of the categories such as Ballad group and Set Dancing next year!
The West Cork Finals of the Scór na bPasti took place in Ballydehob on Sunday the 5th of February, Caheragh were represented in seven events, and all the participants performed really well. The standard of competition was exceptional, and all our representatives can be very proud of their performance. Amy McKennedy came first in the solo Dancing, as did Meave Kingston in the Sean Nos dancing. There was second placing for Caitriona Keohane in the recitation, the Rince Foirne dancers, and the play. Amy and Meave progressed to the County semi finals in Ovens held on the 25th of March but unfortunately no luck this time. We are blessed to have a wide range of talent in the Parish. Some of the parents in Dreeny School recently, on St. Patrick’s day, organised a good old scriocht { traditional Irish storytelling poetry and singing} in the Coachman’s Pub. It was a great opportunity for neighbours and friends to enjoy a night rich in culture. For anyone interested they hope to make this a regular event with everyone welcome.
Caheragh Community Alert….is now up and running and open for new subscribers. To join, or for more information, contact Jackie O’Donovan 087 7410596, DJ Dineen 086 8509013, or Patrick O’Sullivan 086 8556115
The Captain Francis O’Neill Memorial Co. who took part in the Bantry St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Active Retired, Mass & Celebration. The Pastoral Council wish to hold a special mass to celebrate our active retired and appreciate the older people who play such a huge role in our parish and our area. A parishioner brought to the attention of the pastoral council there appeared to be a discrepancy in our parish and religious celebrations for older members of the parish. To rectify this issue it was decided that instead of the annual Christmas party for older people, this year we would hold a special mass on Sunday April 23rd at 11:15am with the emphasis on including older people to show our respect and appreciation for them in our parish . After this mass there will be refreshments and music in the Travellers Rest. Young-at-Heart Club. Our post-Christmas meetings were somewhat delayed due to inclement weather conditions. However, since recovering we have had a very busy period. The window boxes in our meeting place – St. Marys’ Hall, have been replanted and now look bright and pleasing, a colourful welcome to Spring. We enjoyed lunch at Donemark West Restaurant where good food, coupled with excellent service, ensured a very pleasant afternoon for all. An invitation to the Mealagh Valley Community for dinner and entertainment led us through stunning scenery to enjoy again a pleasant afternoon. Last week a Tea Dance in the West Lodge, if, where all of us did not dance, we tapped out the rhythm with our feet, while our table won four raffle prizes. Later on in Spring a trip to Griffins Garden Centre is planned. Truly we are an ‘Active Retired Group’ small in number, but ‘small is beautiful’.
60th Wedding Anniversary; & Four generations of the Gregory Family. Pat & Len recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary shown (Right) with their eldest daughter - Denise Vigor holding their twin great grandson Leo, their grandson Ian holding his twin daughter Martha.. (Left) Taken on 9th March 1957.
CAHERAGH PARISH ACCOUNTS 2016
INCOME Sunday and Holyday Offertory Collections Special Parish Collections Shrines Donations to Parish Insurance Claim (Income) Revenue Rebate under Charities Act Total Regular Income: Water Grant Special Diocesan Collections (Nine) Diocesan Office Quarterly Collections Trocaire Total Overall Income:
EXPENDITURE Repairs to Caheragh Church Windows Loan Repayments Maintenance of churches and presbyteries Salaries (Sacristans) Remunerations (Priest’s Cover, Accountant, etc) Heat, light and telephone for both churches Ecclesiastical Supplies for both churches Cork and Ross Diocesan Levy (10% of Offertory) Cork and Ross Benevolent Fund (8% of Offertory) Insurance Newsletter Stationery (Including Offertory Envelopes) Bank Fees Refuse/Waste/Water Property Tax Total Regular Expenditure: Special Diocesan Collections (Nine) Diocesan Office Quarterly Collections Trocaire Total Overall Expenditure:
2016 51,897 7,442 3,957 8,580 1,935 4,355 78,166 0 5,615 U10 Hurling2,330 Blitz 1,055 87,166
2015 53,095 6,977 4,216 565 0 3,904 68,757 100 5,836 2,710 1,234 78,637
2016 58,586 17,511 5,460 5,823 3,021 7,103 4,632 5,309 4,247 4,352 898 1,556 344 662 426 119,930 5,615 2,330 1,055 128,930
2015 0
16,739 11,566 5,874 2,251 7,791 5,354 5,462 4,370 4,352 948 2,207 433 614 404 68,365 5,836 2,710 1,234 78,145
BANK LOAN DEBT BALANCE MARCH 2017: €50,794 TAXPAYERS CAN HELP THE PARISH The Revenue Commissioners’ form which is available in the porches of the churches can be used by any taxpayers who have contributed €250 to Caheragh Parish over the course of a year. If you have already completed a form there is no need to do so again for five years. The Revenue Commissioners will give a rebate to the Parish for each tax-paying donor who completes a form. Caheragh Parish received €4,355 in 2016 from the Revenue Commissioners. However, the more that sign up for it the more it will benefit the Parish. Please complete the form, if you have not already done so, and return it to the Parish. Any uncertainty about this system can be explained by Fr. Daniel Pyburn P.P. 028-52985 or 087-1303135