Kilcorney Angling and Leisure Group Invite You to Have A Seat!

By TADHG CURTIN

On Thursday, July 18th, Kilcorney Angling and Leisure Group officially launched the new seating and table arrangements for the various picnic areas along the Kilcorney river. Donie Howard opened proceedings followed by Chairman of the group, Joe Dennehy. Joe noted that work really first began on the river walkway along with the creation of the different picnic areas 25 years ago. For this current project, Joe shared that grant funding was received from Cork County Council Amenity Fund. The new furniture was supplied by Ballingeary Joinery. Materials were also kindly donated by Ducon Concrete.

Cllr John Paul O’Shea gave the final few words emphasising the tremendous community spirit in Kilcorney and the importance of its recreational areas for young and old.

It has been 24 years since the Kilcorney river walkway and it’s picnic areas were officially opened by RTE personality, Derek Davis. Quite literally, a lot of water under the bridge since then, with many beloved locals having departed and new locals joining us. Here’s to these beautiful recreational areas gathering young and old together for many years to come.

Words by Joe Dennehy and Tadhg Curtin. Present day photos by Tadhg Curtin.

Welcome to Kilcorney! Have a seat and relax say - BACK ROW L-R: Sean Kelleher, Donie Howard, Joe Dennehy, Cllr. John Paul O’Shea. FRONT ROW L-R: Denis O’Riordan, Pat Sheehan, Nora Dennehy, Aron and Virginija Kelleher, Luke Dennehy and Danny Hickey.

Enjoying the refreshments in Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar: Denis O’Riordan, Pat Sheehan, The Corkman’s John Tarrant, Donie Howard and Pauline Sheehan.

Joe Dennehy, Sharon Bailey and Donie Howard.

Below you can see the beautiful areas along the walkway.

Here’s to absent friends, and to new friends - Derek Davis officially opening the walkway in 2000.

Mia Cronin joined the group for the launch along with her grandmother, Caroline Cronin. They got a beautiful view from the bridge.