2016 Christmas Caheragh Dromore Newsletter

Caheragh and Dromore Assembly Newsletter Christmas 2016 CHRISTMAS EVE MASS CAHERAGH 6.30PM (CAROLS AT 6PM)

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES DROMORE 10AM CAHERAGH 11.15AM CONFESSIONS DROMORE SATURDAY 17TH DECEMBER AFTER 8PM MASS CAHERAGH SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER AFTER 11.15AM MASS SKIBBEREEN SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER 6PM

BANTRY MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER 7.30PM DROMORE WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER AFTER 9.20AM MASS CAHERAGH FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER AFTER 9.30AM MASS

Wishing all a happy and peaceful Christmas Fr. Daniel Pyburn P.P. Dromore, Bantry, Co Cork, 028-52985 and 087-1303135

Caheragh Vintage Threshing Committee.

On Saturday 26th November the Committee met for their final 2016 meeting to celebrate, together with their many helpers, volunteers and well wishers, the end of another successful fund raising year. Central to the celebrations was the disbursement of the monies collected to Cancer Research and local charities, Cancer Research being the main beneficiary.

In accepting the cheque, Dr Soden, from the Research Centre gave an update on progress, the treatment of melanoma yielding positive results among other research projects. Results like this make all efforts by the committee worthwhile, while the magical "Past the Million" is very encouraging. The evening continued with music and song from Catriona; providing an excellent party atmosphere. In conclusion the Committee would like to wish all a very Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year.

Group photo taken at presentation of €62,000 raised by Caheragh Threshing Committee in 2016. The committee have already raised One Million Euro over the previous 17 years. Principal beneficiary was the Cork Cancer Research Centre and local groups.

Front L to R: D.J. Dinneen Chairperson; Dr. Declan Soden Chairperson Cork Cancer Research Centre; John Scully Treasurer; Pat Gregory PRO; Len Gregory and Catherine Harrington Chairperson Dromore NS Board of Management.

Centre L.to R: Connie O’Leary Caheragh Scouts; Tim McCarthy, Mary Quinn Skibbereen Day Care Centre, Mary Willis Skibbereen Day Care Centre; Shane Scully; Kathleen Kirby Secretary, Eileen Scully and Pat Joe Hourihane.

Back L. to R: Orla O’Sullivan Dolan, Sean O’Sullivan, Tim O’Sullivan, Sean Collins & Christy Keohane. Missing from photo is Theresa Keohane.

Caheragh Dromore Defibrillator Group Caheragh Dromore Defibrillator Group wishes to thank the parish community for their continued support and good will, particularly everyone who supported our fundraising coffee morning and cake sale in November in Caheragh Hall. All funds raised go to cover overheads, including upkeep and maintenance on the four Defibrillators that are located at Dromore National School; Clancy’s Cross; Coachman’s Inn Bauravilla; and on the outside wall of West Cork Oil offices in Caheragh.

The committee are arranging to have a training day in the Spring in order to provide certified training in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the AEDs. If you are involved with young people or vulnerable older people, or want to know what to do in the event of a heart related emergency, locally trained volunteers can access and use one of the four AEDs. Swift intervention has been proven to save lives, so please keep an eye out for training dates. If your certificate is out of date and you want to re-train please contact any committee member of Caheragh Dromore Defibrillator group, or ring Kathleen at 087 452 9216.

Caheragh Dromore Defibrillator group wishes everyone a happy, healthy and a holy Christmas.

WEDDINGS The following were married in Dromore church in 2016 (there were no weddings in Caheragh church) and we wish them happiness and the blessings of Jesus Christ: Geraldine DALY and Paul CURTIN Sharon O’REGAN and Jonathan CROWLEY CHRISTENINGS The following were christened in the parish between 1st December 2015 and 1st December 2016 and we welcome them into the family of the Catholic Church: Fionnbhárr Noel O’DRISCOLL, Caheragh Caoimhe HOPKINS, Australia Finnín Martin O’DONOVAN, Cooraganive Aaron Daniel McCARTHY, Gortnascreena Callum Patrick HURLEY, Mallow Keelan Joseph DALY, Droumourneen Lucy Joan HERLIHY, Dreeny Lily MORTIMER, Aughaville Aoibhinn Anne O’SULLIVAN, Caheragh Fiadh Julia O’DONOVAN, Australia Ellie Rose CROWLEY, Gortnascreena

Joseph Jeremiah MULHALL, Gortnascreena Jamie David WARD, Droumourneen Michael John CROWLEY, Inchabeg Jack Aidan MOYNIHAN, Aughaville Laura Bríd MURRAY, Inchinagotagh Noah Richard O’DONOVAN, Australia Johnny MORTIMER, Aughaville Siún Isabelle McCARTHY, Rerahanagh Eoin Mark BARRETT, Colomane East Annie Isabella YOUNG, Colomane West Michael Robert O’DONOVAN, Glounaphooka

St Mary’s Church, Caheragh, Christmas Services; Sunday 18th December Saturday 24th December ( Christmas Eve ) Sunday 25th December ( Christmas Day ) Sunday 1st January

7.30pm 4.00pm 11.30pm 10.15am 11.30am 6.00pm

Carol Service in Abbeystrewry Church Crib Service in Abbeystrewry Church Eucharist in Abbeystrewry Church Eucharist in St Mary's Church Eucharist in Abbeystrewry Church Carol Service in St Mary's Church

Caheragh Community Alert — Text Alert

Art Competition

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Three Caheragh children receiving prizes from Credit Union for art competition; Katie Daly, Elaine O’Sullivan, both Caheragh school and Katie Kingston, Dreeny school.

Dromore N.S. We have been very busy since September. We welcomed eight new Junior Infants to the school this term and they have settled in very well. We have had many visitors including the Bumbluance, Bantry Fire Brigade, Cathal from the Road Safety Authority, Finn who did pottery with us, and Mary Stack from Cork County Council. The senior room are practicing for the National Childrens’ Choir and the whole school is preparing for the Christmas Nativity "Hosanna Rock". We had swimming lessons and also John Paul is coming in at the moment for Hurling. The second class had the Enrolment Mass for the Sacraments and are currently involved with the lighting of the Advent candles at the weekend Mass. The children all got involved with the Christmas Shoebox Appeal this year and we have begun collecting for the St Vincent de Paul Appeal.

It has been a busy term of learning and we did some fun experiments for Science week and are also continuing to work towards our fifth Green Flag for biodiversity. The Senior classes are involved in the Light Labyrinth Project with Skibbereen Art Centre.

The exhibition will run from the 17th of December.

Our new Junior Infant pupils, Jack Barry, Lena Buckley, Shane Ward, Katie Cronin, Andrew McCarthy, Tara D'hondt, Gearoíd Horgan & Mary Kate Crowley

Wedding Anniversaries.

(Pictures, clockwise) Bill & Cecilia Wilcox, Drombeg House, Dromore who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary last July with family & Friends at the West Cork Hotel.

Two photos of Jerry and Maureen Clancy at their wedding and recently celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Florence and Margaret O’Mahoney celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Caheragh N.S. We’ve had a very busy term here in Caheragh NS. We welcomed eight new Junior Infants – Kayla, Annie, Katie, Art, Jodie, Saoirse, Jack and Eve, who have all settled in well to their new school.

Our pupils had great success once again in the Sherkin Island Environmental Competition with 17 children receiving prizes – Emma H, Teagan, Emma O’D, Marie, Alannah, Katie, Steven, Christina, Eleanor, Dylan, Liam, Caitriona O’N, Lauren, Caitriona K, Jason and past pupil Cathal O’D. Our quiz team of Liam, Maeve, Una and Timothy competed in the Skibbereen Library Quiz.

5th and 6th classes competed against hundreds of Irish primary schools, in the Maths Week Target Board Challenge and came first in Ireland, which was a massive achievement. Katie and Elaine were runners-up in the Credit Union Art Competition.

Congratulations to Margaret, Conor, Leo, Laura, Ryan, Padraig, Danny and Elaine who had their Enrolment Mass for their First Holy Communion on November 13th. They are looking forward to making their First Holy Communion on May 21st, 2017.

The school held a very successful collection for the Team Hope Christmas Appeal, collecting 69 shoeboxes which will be delivered to underprivileged children in war-torn countries.

We are currently holding our annual food collection for St. Vincent de Paul, all donations are gratefully accepted.

We will have another clothes recycling collection with Lenrec on February 8th, 2017. All unwanted clean clothes, bedding, bags, shoes, mobile phones, can be dropped to the school before then. Our sincerest thanks to all who contributed to the last collection, which raised over €200 for the school.

Our Christmas Pageant takes place at 11:00am on Wednesday 21st December in the Church of the Holy Family. All are welcome to attend.

A huge welcome to the new Caheragh NS. Parent Association Committee. We wish them all the best with their new role and hope that they will be well supported by all the parents of Caheragh NS. Throughout the year, the school will continue to partake in activities such as swimming, Football, Hurling, Basketball, Zumba, Set Dancing, Tin Whistle, Fitness Training Sessions and Rugby. We will also be continuing our work to achieve our first Active Flag and Green Flag and also to maintain our Health Promoting School status.

On behalf of the pupils and staff of Caheragh NS, I would like to thank the people of Caheragh Parish for the support shown towards the school this year and I wish you all a Peaceful Christmas and every good wish for 2017.

Scor na nOg Drama trophy being celebrated with all the students of Caheragh NS

New Junior Infants – Kayla, Annie, Katie, Art, Jodie, Saoirse, Jack and Eve, who have all settled in well to their new school

Athletics.

Ellen Mc Carthy, Dreeny had an outstanding Cross Country Season in 2016 winning medals at County, Munster and All Ireland level. In the Cork County Championships she won the silver medal in second place under 18 while at under 19 level she won Bronze in 3rd place and came 4th in the Junior ladies race (under 20) Ellen then progressed to the Munster A Cross Country Championships. In these Championships the first twelve Athletes to finish receive individual medals and also represent Munster in the All-Ireland series. At under 18 level she finished in 7th place while also winning a team gold medal with Cork. In both the under 19 and Junior women’s race she was very impressive finishing 3rd in both as well as winning a team gold with Cork at Junior level.

The first leg of the All-Ireland A Cross Country Championships took place at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Co.Dublin. With National titles at stake competition was extremely high and with excellent conditions for the time of year races were very fast indeed. Ellen again competed at under 18 and Junior level, running strongly from the start she finished 14th and 22nd respectively winning inter county Bronze with Cork and Gold with Munster at under 18 while also claiming team silver with Cork at Junior level. Finally on Sunday 11th Dec the second leg of the All-Ireland Championships were held at Dundalk IT where she competed at under 19 level and running a superb second lap of the 4km course finished in 10th place overall winning an individual medal while also winning a silver team medal with Munster.

Cheval Ride We in Bauravilla are hosting a Cheval Ride this Sunday 18th. It will leave the Coachmans Inn at 12.30pm.There will be refreshments and a raffle in the Coachman's afterwards.

Dreeny N.S. Season Greetings from the southern corner of the Caheragh Parish and as always this is a busy little place. In September we welcomed our new junior infants Ciarán O’Donovan, Laura Daly, Grace O’Sullivan, Labhaoise Mc Carthy and Matthew O’Neill. We also welcomed Ella O’Sullivan to First Class.

We completed six weeks of swimming classes in Baltimore Community Leisure Centre . We also started hurling coaching and look forward to football training in the New Year. We had a modest harvest this year in the garden, the children picked courgettes and dug up potatoes. We researched how to make homemade crisps. We watched a video clip on the recipe and method and each typed up the recipe.

The teachers made crisps from the garden potatoes for the children to sample. One suggestion from a junior infant was that we sell them!

On Monday 10th of October, the children in the senior room went to the Cope Foundation in Skibbereen to take part in a fantastic music workshop in conjunction with the Feel Good Festival. The Children were the first children in Ireland to play percussion instruments in the Gamelon Orchestra which came all the way from Java.

We celebrated Science Week and Maths Week in our first term and what fun we had, please feel free to look at our blog to see what we got up to on dreenyns.scoilnet.ie/blog.

We recently took part in the Library Quiz in Skibbereen and our team comprised of Mark Crowley, Luke Shorten, Aoife Daly and Hannah Crowley. They did themselves proud.

In early November, the children took part in the Christmas Shoebox Appeal for the less fortunate children in third world countries. A great cause and lovely to see the real spirit of Christmas alive and well.

The children have taken part in the Labyrinth Christmas Art Project in association with the Uillinn Art Centre in Skibbereen. The project involves making Christmas decorations using twine, glue and glitter. The art was created outside to prevent the classroom turning into a glittery mess! All the creations will be on display in the Uillinn centre over the Christmas holidays. It is very exciting to be a part of such an artistic endeavour.

Meanwhile back in the classroom great preparations are under way for our Christmas concert which will take place on Friday 16th December. The senior room made a lovely Christmas cake for the parents and relatives to enjoy with a cup of tea after the concert.

Finally, we would like to wish all our fellow parishioners and readers a very happy, peaceful Christmas and good wished 'Upcycling' milk cartons to wallets.

Halloween Fun! for the new year.

My trip to World Youth Day. By, Daniel McCarthy, Corliss I had the privilege of attending World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland in July this year. There wasn't any pilgrimage organised with the Diocese of Cork and Ross, so I travelled instead with the Irish chapter of Jesus Youth - a charismatic Catholic movement, recently granted papal recognition and which has its origins in India. While most of our group were IndianIrish, I was joined by several friends I knew from the Catholic society at UCC, including the two American student chaplains. With everyone barring the lay organisers and Ft Marius O'Reilly - the chaplain at UCC - below 32 years of age, it made for a vibrant, youth-orientated environment which, for a religious event, I found to be refreshing and highly uplifting.

It was a terrific week. To be able to witness so many young people my own age, living and celebrating the same faith, was a remarkable experience. In the morning I might shake hands with a pilgrim from Bolivia, in the afternoon I might get chatting with a few Portuguese, in the evening I might pick out the flags of South East Asia. It's very seldom one gets to immerse themselves in such an international environment, people had very literally come from all corners of the earth to attend World Youth Day. It was a week where I could truly glimpse the universal nature of the church, one of many different peoples and as many languages, something that can often be difficult to envisage growing up in a rural parish, where everybody knows everyone.

There were many different ceremonies, catechisms and masses held in Krakow for the 3 million youth attendees. On Thursday there was the opening ceremony for the arrival of Pope Francis, my first time seeing the holy father in person - a fantastic day! On Friday we had a powerful display of the stations of the cross, involving many stage participants and artists. On Saturday we were treated to the all night vigil, where we camped overnight in an a field that stretched well beyond where the eye could see. On Sunday there was the papal mass.

Krakow 2016 is an experience I will look back on with many fond memories. I got the opportunity to meet so many different people within the church, including an exiled Iraqi Christian now living in Dubai, with the most moving story. The Polish meals were lovely and our accommodation - sleeping bags in a local school - was only suitable for an event so devoid of luxury. The next World Youth Day will be in Panama and I can highly encourage people thinking of going.

Daniel McCarthy, Corliss, Caheragh.

Scor na nOg and Scor na bPáistí.

The Tadhg Mac Carthaigh Scor competitions were held in Caheragh Hall on Sunday November 13th. Scor na bPaisti caters for National School children and Scor na nOg is open to all children under 17 years on the 1st January 2017. The competitions include solo and group dancing, singing, music, a play, recitation and a quiz.

A great evening’s entertainment was had by all, and it was great in particular to see many people involved for their first time in Scor.

A special mention to Catherine McCarthy who is stepping down from the Scor committee having contributed to the organization for over 10 years, we wish to thank Catherine for her huge contribution.

From the Tadhg MacCarthaigh Scor na bPáistí competition, the children going forward to represent the club in the New Year are; Musical Group. Maeve Kingston, Katie Daly, Caitriona Keohane, Stephen Delaney, Rory Kingston Ballad Group. Oisín O’Driscoll, Katie Daly, Laura Kingston, Emma Hegarty, Amy McKennedy, Eva O’Sullivan Group Figure Dancing. Nora O’Driscoll, Katie Daly, Laura Kingston, Emma Hegarty, Amy McKennedy, Eva O’Sullivan.

Solo Singing. Katie Daly Solo Dancing. Sheilagh O’Donovan.

Recitation. Caitriona Keohane Solo Music. Stephen Delaney.

Sean Nos Dancing. Maeve Kingston Quiz. Rory Kingston, Louise Keohane, Maeve Kingston, Eva O’Sullivan In Scor na nOg, the Carbery Finals of were held in Ballydehob on 20th Nov, and the County Finals in Ovens on 3rd Dec. We were very successful at the Carbery finals which took place in Ballydehob. Our club had a competitor in all categories which was great to see. Unfortunately, not everyone got a place but the ballad group of Jennifer and Helena Collins, Oisin Daly and Meave and Aoife Kingston claimed second place along with the set dancers and Cathriona Keohane for her recitation. The figure dancing group of Clodagh and Amy McKennedy, Claire Hegarty, Helena Collins, Sinead O’Donovan, Aoife and Meave Kingston and Mairead Crowley claimed first place as did the Drama Group who then both progressed to the county final in Ovens. Both groups preformed very well and the Drama Group of Eugene Daly, Oisin Daly, Maeve Kingston, Rory Kingston, Katie Daly, Timothy Farrell, Louise Keohane and Cathriona Keohane claimed first prize. They will now go to the Munster finals in Ovens on January 8th. Well done to all involved.

The Scor na nOg quiz team of Jennifer and Helena Collins, Eugene Daly, and Brian McCarthy traveled to Bishoptown on Friday 9th of December to take part in the County Final. 18 teams took part and in a few very tight rounds, the Tadgh Mac Carthaigh team came 2nd place, behind Boherbue by only 2 points- 68 to 66.

Many thanks to all who helped with our local round of Scor. A lot of time and effort goes into preparing for the competitions and a big thank you to all the parents/mentors who helped the children along the way.

2nd place in County Quiz Final. Jennifer and Helena Collins, Eugene Daly, Brian McCarthy.

Carbery and County Champions, and looking forward to a Munster Final, Drama group of Eugene Daly, Oisin Daly, Maeve Kingston, Rory Kingston, Katie Daly, Timothy Farrell, Louise Keohane and Cathriona Keohane

Carbery Winners and County Finalists, Figure dancing group of Clodagh and Amy McKennedy, Claire Hegarty, Helena Collins, Sinead O’Donovan, Aoife and Meave Kingston and Mairead Crowley

Tadgh MacCárthaigh GAA News.

As the festive season is now upon us we can look back on the 2016 GAA year and it’s many happenings. The under 21 footballers having already accounted for St.James, Goleen and St.Mary’s in the Championship faced St.Colums in the West Cork final on Friday 1st July in Bantry and with a classy display were crowned Champions on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-9, an excellent achievement despite having a small panel of players. The minor footballers played Ballingeary in the first round of the Championship and with all the squad under 17 gave a brave performance only losing narrowly in the end. The Junior A footballers having defeated St.James and Barryroe in getting to the West Cork Semi-final gave a disappointing display against St.Colums and were defeated.

Under Age:

The under 12 footballers had two teams entered in the league and both were very successful. In the Autumn Cup and shield competitions, team 1 made the shield final where they defeated Ahan Gaels on a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-17 while team 2 lost the Cup final to a strong Bantry side. The under 14 team played eight league games winning 6 and losing 2 which got them to the final where they played a very strong Urhan team who they also played in the Championship final. Despite losing both finals the team had a great year especially with two brilliant Championship wins against Clan na Gael and Naomh Aban.

The under 16 team also had a very successful season losing only one league game and recording a superb Semi-final Championship replay victory against Kilmeen. They played a very strong Bantry team in the final and certainly lost no honour in defeat.

The under 6, 8 and 10 footballers all trained on Saturday mornings in Aughaville with all teams taking part in Various Blitz competitions. Also the under 10 footballers won the John D Whooley Shield final at Church Cross in Sept, defeating O’Donovan Rossa in the final. Well done to all the boys and girls.

Cul Camp:

This year the Summer Cul Camp went ahead in Aughaville from the 11th to 15th July, and again was an outstanding success with over 100 children taking part during an action packed week Cork:

There was disappointment for the Cork Senior footballers when they lost to Tipperary in the Munster Semi-final in Thurles. Colm, Kevin & Brian O Driscoll all started on the Cork team which was a great honour for the club and let’s hope for better luck in 2017.

Finally the club would like to thank all those who helped out in any way during the past season and wish everybody a Happy Christmas and Healthy New year.

u14 Championship Finalists. u12 footballers who won the U12 shield final against Ahan Gaels on a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-17.

u10 footballers who won the John D Whooley Shield final, at Church Cross defeating O Donovan Rossa in the final.

u16 Championship Finalists

Offertory Envelopes I am very grateful to all who used the offertory envelopes in 2016 and I encourage you to do so in 2017. Please use them at Masses in Caheragh and Dromore and also if you are at Mass in churches which surround Caheragh Parish such as Bantry, Skibbereen, Drimoleague, Drinagh, Durrus, Ballydehob, Kilcoe and Leap. It would not be feasible to bring the envelopes to churches which are further away than those. Also, the parish can receive financial rebates from the Revenue Commissioners for offerings given to the parish by taxpayers. I urge anyone who pays tax to complete the form which is available in the porches of Caheragh and Dromore churches and return it as soon as possible. Fr. Daniel Pyburn P.P.

Young at Heart Club (Caheragh Active Retired Group).

The Club continue to meet on Thursday afternoons for tea, chat and creative activities. Recently, the Tea Dance organized by the Rural Transport,in the Parkway Hotel, and the Active Retired Christmas lunch in the West Cork Hotel, were both well attended by members.

The year ends with a festive get together in the hall on Thur 15th December, Sadly, we remember Nora Moynihan, R.I.P., a wonderful lady, and one of our original members - may she rest in peace.

Best Wishes to all for a Holy and Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year - Note; There will be no Christmas party for older parishioners this year. There will be an event held in the Spring instead to celebrate the older members of our community.

Caheragh Pastoral Council - Year of Mercy Presentation December 8th 2015 to November 20th 2016 was announced an extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy by Pope Francis. During the Jubilee year, Christians throughout the world explored the theme of U10 Hurling Blitz mercy and various events took place to celebrate the occasion.

An evening of prayer, music and reflection was held at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Kilcoe on Friday, 11th November 2016 to mark the year of Mercy. Six Pastoral Council groups participated in the event; Aughadown, Caheragh, Castlehaven, Kilmacabea, Skibbereen and Rath & the islands. Each group gave a presentation on the theme of mercy; all from a different and unique perspective.

Caheragh Pastoral Council gave a presentation in relation to the theme of mercy within three different family relationships.

Mary and Susannah Keohane spoke about mercy from the perspective of a mother and daughter. They reflected on the importance of instilling a sense of hope, compassion and forgiveness within a family setting and in our young people; and they prayed to the Holy Family for Their blessings.

Anne Crowley and Donal McCarthy examined the theme from the viewpoint of a sister and brother. They discussed how relationships between siblings and other family members may not always run smoothly but by showing compassion, caring, kindness and mercy; differences can be resolved and relationships strengthened. They prayed a family prayer in praise and thanksgiving.

Husband and wife, Kenneth and Helena Kingston reflected on mercy within a marriage relationship. They considered how God’s mercy may be manifested by showing mercy to one another. They gave examples of how married couples can show mercy, speak mercy and pray for mercy and they asked God for His continued guidance to married couples and families.

The three pairs then lit a candle to remember deceased loved ones and entrusted their prayers to Mary, the Mother of God. The evening concluded with refreshments in Kilcoe national school. The event which was both spiritual and sociable, was a meaningful way of demonstrating how mercy can be incorporated in everyone’s’ life and community.

Tadhg MacCarthaigh Ladies The Caheragh ladies had a somewhat topsy turby season. After the heady heights of a county final and a West Cork title the previous year unfortunately the ladies were unable to maintain the momentum. A few good performances were somewhat undermined by a number of sloppy results and whilst the ladies did advance to the County Quarter Final, Carrigaline proved too strong on the day. The U.16 girls provided a silver lining for the ladies club by reaching the West Cork final. After a thrilling battle with local rivals, Castlehaven, in Aughaville the girls were crowned champions. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers/trainers of the ladies club for their continued time and effort in keeping the show on the road. There is an enormous amount of behind the scenes work done each year to maintain the club, which cannot be overlooked. A massive, massive thank you to all those involved.

Save the Date - the Caheragh ladies hold their annual quiz on Wednesday, 28th December at 8p.m. sharp in the Coachman’s Inn. In addition there will be coffee morning & cake sale in Caheragh hall on Sunday, 1st January at 12noon. The award winning Caheragh Scor na nOg team will also be performing their play.

u16 West Cork Champions

Michelle Crowley team captain with Jennifer Collins, player of the match