Community News

Banteer Scoil Mhuire Updates

Junction Upgrade: Banteer Lyre and Districts Community Council welcome the announcement by Councillors John Paul O Shea and Bernard Moynihan that Bord Pleanala has approved the planning for the upgrade of Ballymaquirke Junction. This project is long overdue and was discussed in detail at a public meeting organised by the Community Council in March 2018. It is hoped that the project will now proceed to tender ASAP with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and commence construction. Banteer Lyre GAA: A huge thanks to Connie, Eamon and all at E Tarrant & Sons Ltd for their continued support of our club, by sponsoring new jerseys and training tops for our Junior hurling team. The Club are delighted with this fantastic new kit. The new jersey will be available on the club shop in due course. Details to be posted via social media channels.

SYMPATHY

To Den Creedon, Mary Cahill and families on the death of their brother Frank Creedon who died recently in America.

To Sean Moynihan Islanderagh and Kathleen Murphy Caherbarnagh and families on the death of their nephew Dominic Foran, Killarney whose funeral took place on 3rd February in Killarney.

To Peggy Fox and Annabelle O’Sullivan, Eileen, Derry, Frank, & John Reen on the death of their brother Denis J Ree, Tralee. Denis was laid to rest on Tuesday 22nd Feb in Tralee.

May Frank, Dominic, and Denis J. rest in peace Our Transition Year students completed a Driving School Workshop with Jenny Woods of Woods Driving School. The topics Jenny covered included: • Safety in the car • Theory Test • Car Maintenance • Driving safety Well done to all on completing the workshop.

First Year Students completed a quiz where they had to guess the title of the book based on the emojis and later created ‘mini-book covers’ from their favourite novels.

Banteer Macra

Banteer Macra would like to congratulate both our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams who competed in the National Finals on Sunday 27th of February. Both teams showed fierce determination on the day, with our Men’s team being awarded All Ireland Champions for 2 years in a row. This is a fantastic achievement for our club. Well done to all involved. We would also like to wish our Capers team and neighbouring Capers team, Donoughmore, the very best of luck, having both secured a coveted spot in the upcoming FBD National Final of Capers taking place in Cappoquin Community Centre this Saturday 5th of March. Doors open at 7 pm with the show kicking off at 8 pm sharp. People wishing to attend are asked to be there as early as possible as Banteer will be kicking off the show on the night. Please check out and follow our Facebook/Instagram page for more information. All support is greatly appreciated for what is guaranteed to be a fantastic night of entertainment. Reminder: Our weekly sports night continues Wednesday nights, with all members welcome, including new members. 8 pm in Banteer Hall. €2 entry. Want to join Macra? New members are always welcome. For enquiries please contact Kelvin O’Connor - 0838287670 or message us on Facebook/Instagram.

Rebels Bounty Draw: A sincere thank you to our 308 members who supported the Club by joining the Rebels Bounty Draw 2022, with an increase of 20 members from last year. Wishing you every good fortune in the forthcoming draws for the rest of the year. Congrats to Connie & Mary O’Mahony, Umeraboy who won €250 in the February Draw.

Tractor Run Success

On Friday 25th February, family, friends, and neighbours of the late Noreen O’Connor Cronin gathered in Tureencahill Community Centre for the presentation of funds raised from the Tractor Run held in her memory on the 16th January. An unbelievable €31,877.26 was raised, and this phenomenal amount is a testament to how well thought of Noreen was. On the night, Donal, Noreen’s husband, and her children, John and Jerry, spoke about Noreen, and how the idea came about as well as how both Kerry Hospice and Comfort for Chemo had been a great support to Noreen and them. Fr. Pat O’Donnell spoke about how the tractor run was an opportunity for people to show their support for the family. Mary Sheehan of Kerry Hospice Foundation and Mary Horgan representing Comfort for Chemo were delighted to be receiving such generous amounts.

HSE CONTACT DETAILS

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES

(Kanturk / Newmarket / Millstreet) 029 61500

DENTAL DEPARTMENT

(Children) 029 61502

SPEECH THERAPY DEPARTMENT

(Children & Adults) 029 61500

PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT

(Medical Card Patients) 029 61500

PODIATRY ENQUIRIES

022 58730

SCHOOL NURSES

(Eyes / Vaccines / Hearing etc) 022 58731

DIETICIAN

(Referral via GP / Public Health Nurse) 029 61500

Dillon Wins In France

Dillon Corkery (Team CC Etupes) won a major race in very tough conditions on Sunday last in France, the 58th staging of the Grand Prix d’Onjon race. Dillon was in the break away in a group of 14 riders and when he pushed on he broke clear with another rider Charlie Quaterman. After 127 kilometres of racing, the Irishman finished ahead of Charlie Quarterman (Philippe Wagner Cycling) in a sprint finish, Corentin Navarro (SCO Dijon-Team Materiel-velo.com) completed the podium. Dillon succeeds Pierre Gautherat on the list of race winners. This race was on a very hilly and testing circuit and on an extremely windy day, Dillon finished as winner with an average speed of 41.5 km /h. Of the 153 starters only 101 finished the race. Dillon is now based near the Swiss border in France and had just completed a few long weeks of training in St. Tropez and is now looking forward to the next round of the Vienne classic French cup on next Sunday. His form has been very good to date this year with a 1st place, 4th place, 14th place and bunch finish in his 4 races.

Macroom Library

“Memorable Moments: Rich and Picturesque Scenes of the Lee Valley” is a stunning collection of currently hosted in Macroom Library. Photographer and artist John Brett has captured incredible scenes that straddle the line between dream and reality in both colour and composition. Each image feels like a kaleidoscopic view of nature. John’s art has been captured on postcards available in Irish, Italian, French and English, and will be celebrated further in future exhibitions. “Memorable Moments” will be on display until the end of March in Macroom Library.

Some examples of John’s work