Caheragh and Dromore Parish Newsletter Holy Week & Easter 2019 HOLY THURSDAY 18TH 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 19TH APRIL Day of fast and abstinence Stations of the Cross: CAHERAGH 12 NOON Good Friday Liturgy and Ceremonies: DROMORE 8PM (Collection for Holy Places in the Holy Land)
HOLY SATURDAY 20TH APRIL Easter Vigil Mass: CAHERAGH* 8PM *Please Note Easter Vigil in Caheragh Church (Collection for Priests’ Income in Diocese of Cork and Ross)
EASTER SUNDAY 21ST APRIL Easter Day Mass: DROMORE 10AM* *Please note extra Mass for Easter Sunday Easter Day Mass: CAHERAGH 11.15AM (Collection for Priests’ Income in Diocese of Cork and Ross)
CONFESSIONS SATURDAY 13TH APRIL after 8PM Mass in Dromore SUNDAY 14TH APRIL after 11.15AM Mass in Caheragh GOOD FRIDAY: after STATIONS OF THE CROSS in CAHERAGH GOOD FRIDAY: after the Evening CEREMONIES in DROMORE
PENITENTIAL SERVICES BANTRY: SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 6PM SKIBBEREEN: SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 7PM
Wishing all a happy and faith-filled Easter Fr Daniel Pyburn P.P. 028-52985 and 087-1303135
Captain Francis O’Neill Co.
The Captain Francis O’Neill Co. took part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bantry this year. They were remembering two of Caheragh’s most famous parishioners; Captain Francis O’Neill and Patrick “Rocky Mountain” O’Brien. They were both born in 1848 and were school pals in Dromore Boys School. Capt. O’Neill travelled the world and ended up as Chief of the Police in Chicago. The 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain’s death was in February of this year. Like Capt. O’Neil he too sailed by ship to America and travelled through South and Central America. He spent some time as a game hunter in the Rocky Mountains. It was here he got nick name “Rocky Mountain”. He was a lifelong friend of O’ Donovan Rossa and they were neighbors in Brooklyn N.Y. Like O’Neill who was instrumental in the revival of Irish music and has written and published many books on Irish Music and Dance tunes. O’Brien has written and published a book called Birth and Adoption which tells of his travels to different parts of the world and has written poems about places in West Cork. “Rocky Mountain” visited Caheragh Parish in the early 1900’s. He made a generous donation to Fr.O’Hea which was put towards the building of the Belfry and entrance gates to St. Mary’s Parish Church at Killenleigh. He arranged for a bell to come from New York and be erected in the new Belfry. This bell was on the missing list for some time and is now back in the Belfry once more and is rung on the occasion of burials in the grave yard in Killenleigh.
ARE YOU ON THE REGISTER OF VOTERS?
Finbarr O’Shea and all other field workers were informed after the Presidential Election that they were receiving their P45. In future, people need to apply for a vote themselves. This can be done by downloading the forms from the Franchise Section of the Cork County Council website, or contact the Register of Electors Services at 021-4285266 to obtain forms by post. This applies to people who have changed address, got married etc. A family member can do likewise where there has been a death in the family. It also applies to people who have moved into Drimoleague and most of the Caheragh and Dromore areas. I would like to thank everyone for their help and kindness to me during my term. I can always be contacted at 028 31402 if you need any assistance. Please note we have European Elections, County Council Elections and a Referendum at the end of May, so apply for your vote immediately. To verify that you have a vote, there are copies of The Voter’s Register which may be viewed by everyone in Drimoleague Post Office and Garda Station. Thanks again, Finbarr
Caheragh Vintage Threshing Committee:
The A.G.M was held in the Traveller’s Rest on Tuesday 26th of March 2019. The minutes of the 2018 A.G.M were read and agreed. The Committee moved to the election of Officers and Committee for 2019. The following persons were elected: Officers: President - Tim McCarthy Treasurer – John Scully Chairperson – D.J. Dineen Asst. Treasurer – Shane Scully Vice-Chairperson – Timmy O’Sullivan P.R.O. – Pat Gregory Secretary – Kathleen Kirby Asst. Secretaries – Mary Cadogan, Teresa Keohane Committee Members: Sean Collins, Len Gregory, Pat-Joe Hourihane, Margaret O’Mahony, Marie O’Sullivan, Anita O’Sullivan, Sean O’Sullivan. Looking Forward, a 1,000 Euro Cash Bingo will be held in the GAA Hall on Sunday the 28th of April commencing at 3pm. A list of Flag Days is set out below – we look forward, through the ongoing support of our volunteers, to building on our past successes. New volunteers will be very welcome. CAHERAGH THRESHING FLAG DAYS 2019 Friday June 7th Bantry Thursday June 13th Cork Friday June 21st Kinsale Saturday June 29th Kenmare Saturday July 6th Midleton Friday July 12th Bandon Friday July 19th Carrigaline Sat July 27th Mallow Thursday Aug 1st Cork Friday August 9th Macroom Friday August 16th Clonakilty Friday August 23rd Castletownbere Friday August 30th Skibbereen Saturday September 14th Ballincollig
Mizen Looper; Saturday 27 July 2019
The Mizen Looper is an Annual Charity Cycle established to raise funds for West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group. The cycle spans the beautiful coast of West Cork. Beginning and finishing in Collins' Centra, Drimoleague. There are two routes available including an 80 km and 130 km route. There will be strong support from fellow cyclists and backup support in cars and vans. There will be refreshments provided in Schull Community Hall (40 km) and a food stop at the Mizen Head (65 km). All food is provided by our wonderful sponsors. All proceeds go to the West Cork Down Syndrome Support Group. Car Parking is provided for free in the Centra Car Park and in overflow Car Parks throughout the village. These include the Railway Yard and GAA Grounds. Participants can pre-register through our website www.mizenlooper.com. We also have jerseys and shorts for sale through our website.
Picture Gallery.
Tadhg MacCarthaigh u16s & u14s enjoyed a muck-free, but challenging start to the season with a 6 week program of training at the astro-pitch
Spring has sprung? Happy Easter Congratulations to John Barry and Tadhg Collins of Tadhg Maccarthaigh and the 1st years of Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai on winning the Dr Herlihy Cup.
Cast of Tadhg MacCarthaigh, Scor Na Nog play group who made it to the Munster finals in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford
Hard work & Fun ! At Caheragh Threshing 2018
Jimmy White meets his hero.
On stage; Scor Na Nog Play
Young at Heart Club.
The club continue to meet on Thursdays in St Mary’s Hall. Our membership its quite reduced and we would urge prospective members to call in on any Thursday at 2.00pm and enjoy a cuppa and a get-to-know you chat, new members inspire new ideas to be explored -so do join up. The visit to the Mealagh Valley Community hall was enjoyed by all, future plans include the Bealtaine lunch and dance on Wednesday 1st May in the West Cork Hotel and a return visit to the Range, little island on the 9th of May to sample their garden center and other delights! ThanksLen and Pat Gregory would like to record their heartfelt thanks to neighbours and friends for the invaluable support shown to them during their recent traumatic experience thankfully they are both slowly getting back to normal.
More Heros; The Future’s bright! Recent u12 football league result Tadhg Maccarthaigh 5-07 Castlehaven 5-06.
The Hope Foundation. by Mark Hegarty On the 22nd of March, two friends and I, Shane Collins and Grace Roberts went out to Kolkata, India with The Hope Foundation. We each had to raise €2,400 before we could go. We reached that goal and went out to see what projects the money went to. The money went to Hope homes, Hope hospitals and over 60 more projects Hope has to offer. Of course all of this money would not have been raised without the generosity of the community. I would like to thank everyone who supported my coffee morning and everyone who donated afterwards also those who bought the Hope chocolates or helped us in any way. It was an amazing experience and we saw a lot of extreme poverty, it was also a learning experience. Mark Hegarty
CAHERAGH PARISH ACCOUNTS 2018
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CHARITY REBATE
The parish can receive financial rebates from the Revenue Commissioners for offerings given to the parish by taxpayers. Last year the Parish received over â‚Ź5,000 as part of this arrangement which is a very helpful contribution to Parish income. I urge anyone who pays tax and uses the Parish offertory envelopes to complete the form which is included with this newsletter and return it as soon as possible. All who did so five years ago need to complete this form again. It would also be great if others commenced being part of this system. Fr. Daniel Pyburn P.P.