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Banteer Wins Pride of Place
In its 21st consecutive year, the Pride of Place Competition acknowledges the work being done every day by communities all over Ireland. At the Awards in Armagh, Banteer Community Groups won the All Island Pride of Place award for the Community Wellbeing (Holistic) section. Judging took place on Tuesday 1st of August with the community showcasing the various community projects developed with a video presentation, tour and Q&A sessions. County Mayor Frank O Flynn and Councillors Bernard Moynihan, Ian Doyle and John Paul O Shea attended the event as well as Maura Walsh IRD Manager to support the local community. The award is the culmination of years of hard work by local voluntary groups, working closely with various partners including IRD Duhallow, Cork County Council, local TDs and public representatives, various Government Departments, local businesses and the local community. There are wonderful facilities in Banteer such as The Glen Theatre, Community Centre, Indoor Astroturf, Banteer Childcare, Banteer Sportsfield, church, sport
From left: Terry Ringland, Niall Healy, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn,John Horgan, Denis Withers, Dermot McCarthy and Donie Barry. clubs and community groups acknowledged, but none of this catering for the young and old. would have been completed Thanks to the volunteers without the generosity of the who give up their time for the community at large who still maintenance upkeep and running continue to support. of all these facilities. The financial input from the government, Cork County Council and IRD Duhallow have aided funding for many of the Banteer Members of the community gathering to celebrate the projects and Pride of Place win in the Banteer Sportsfield Cafe the help was
Cooking With Castlemagner
If the cooking demands of the Christmas season just seem too much for you, then fret not. Castlemagner Sinsir club have the answer to this annual stressor, simply by de-stressing on a night out to their cookery demonstration on December 10th in Castlemagner Community Centre at 8.00 pm. This demonstration will be delivered by renowned local chef, Hazel Bourke. Hazel has a wealth of experience in culinary education, knowledge and service. She is
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an advocate for supporting local produce, and is particularly talented in developing a rapport with the audience. This is a highly anticipated festive and seasonal event each year and is the ideal gathering for entering into the Christmas spirit, providing the opportunity to socialise. Guests will be treated to a reception of homemade mulled wine and some artisan Christmas treats. An exceptional demonstration of skill and fine dining is assured
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with some exclusive secret tips and recipes to be divulged on the night. A booklet containing all the recipes and methods used on the night is also included. Admission is €10 and tickets may be purchased at the door or from any member of the club. Everybody is welcome to attend. The cookery demonstration is a fundraiser for the Castlemagner Sinsir Club Annual Christmas Party held at Springfort Hall on the following Sunday, 10th of December.
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