Discover Duhallow Issue 80

ROCKCHAPEL GAA CELEBRATION: P10

What Would You Change About Your Home Place? Survey asks for your input for future plans

IRD Duhallow are calling all members of the Duhallow community to participate in a survey on your home place. The findings from this important piece of work will help community councils and local development associations to formulate plans and feed into IRD Duhallow’s strategies for the region as a whole. In the survey, questions focus on amenities, quality of life, concerns and what you think is needed in your local area. The data collected is anonymous and Dr. Brendan O’Keeffe is collating the findings

and will develop a comprehensive report on the study. It is very important that everyone’s views are heard across all ages and cohorts within the community. It only takes a few brief minutes to complete. For anyone is not comfortable completing the form online please contact the offices at IRD Duhallow on 029-60633 and a hard copy will be posted out to you. To complete the survey visit tinyurl.com/DuhallowLeeValleyCommunity

Editors Note

Happy New Year, everyone!

And we’re here with the very first issue of Discover Duhallow for 2023. While we’re hearing “new year, new me”, everywhere, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Our local news, community celebration, and of course, our crossword, are exactly what you can expect! In the back of this issue, you’ll also find our release schedule for 2023. This is also available year round on our Facebook page, and can be requested from us at any time. We have some extra special content for the new year with a poem by Steve Roche that reminisces on the dances in 1969. If you’re still on the mend after that nasty flu going around, New Leaf have provided some fantastic info on recovery after illness. And of course, the crossword returns on page 22. - Caleb

Email: Discoverduhallow@irdduhallow.com Phone: 029-60633

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RATHMORE

THE RETURN OF THE PANTO

The Panto in Rathmore is getting into top gear as it returns after the Covid lock down. This year Dame Annie Goes West is leading an exciting medley of comedy, colour, music, and dance. The booking office will be open every day from Thursday Jan 19th onwards from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Reserve seats and collect tickets adjacent to The Community Centre, next to Christy’s Take Away. Over the phone seats may be reserved and tickets paid for using a bank card.

The Booking Office phone number is 085 2031730.

Show schedule:

Sat. Jan 28th - 7.30pm Sun. Jan 29th - 3.00 pm. Wed. Feb 1st - 7.30 pm Thurs. Feb 2nd - 7.30pm Sat. Feb 4th - 7.30 pm Sun. Feb 5th - 3.00pm.

Rathmore Tractor Run

A tractor and car run in aid of Down Syndrome Kerry will take place on the 21st of January. Registration starts at 9.30am on Rathmore GAA grounds, and from 12:30pm, the day begins! The afters include music in The Bridge Bar by Up In Smoke from 4-6pm, and a raffle for signed jerseys and many more spot prizes will take place.

This run also commemorates Ian O’Riordan on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

Entry fee: €20.

Kanturk Storytime

Storytime will be at 11.30am every Saturday in Kanturk Library.

For further information contact the library. Details at https://www. corkcoco.ie/en/directory/amenities/ libraries/kanturk-library

The IRD Duhallow Walking Group celebrating Women’s Christmas at The Vintage Pub & Restaurant, Kanturk.

Many thanks to Tim Murphy who captured these incredible photos of Boherbue as the New Year came in.

Duhallow Round Up

Carriganima

Popular band Up In Smoke will be playing The Pub Carriganima on January 14th for the first time! Don’t miss it!

Duhallow Choral Society

Duhallow Choral Society welcomes new members for training at the Culturlann Newmarket on 16th January at 7pm,we are particularly recruiting Male voices for our Tenor and Base lines. We have a very exciting programme for 2023 which includes a trip to Limerick, Kilkenny, and Germany

Duhallow Scór Dates 2023

Scór season is drawing closer. Check out the Duhallow dates for Scór na nÓg and Scór na bPáistí below to get involved! Contact Margaret Kiely at kielymgt@gmail.com for further information.

SCÓR NA NÓG

Final: Friday 10th March, Venue TBC at 7pm.

SCÓR NA BPÁISTÍ

Semi Final 1: Friday 24th February, Cullen at 7pm. Semi Final 2: Saturday 25th February, Rockchapel at 2pm. Final: Saturday 4th March, Kanturk at 2pm.

Freemount Tractor Run

This year’s Freemount Macra Tractor Run will take place on Sunday the 15th of January. Registration will take place from 11.30 -12.30 in the grounds of Lismire Hall Entry fee is €20 per tractor. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Laura Lynn Foundation. Clonroosk Events will be putting smiles on children’s faces along with providing great entertainment for all the kiddies after the Tractor Run so be sure to bring them along for a great day! A percentage of the takings on the day will be donated to our fundraiser “LauraLynn Foundation.”

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BANTEER

Banteer Social Adult Badminton

Badminton every Monday in the Community Center in Banteer from 8.30pm to 10pm. All are welcome to join up and there will be games for all levels from beginners up to experienced players. Season will run to mid March 2023.

Banteer Bingo

Tuesday nights. Banteer Community Centre at 8:30 Playing for jackpot Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Sportsfield draw winners in December 2022

Winners

€1500 - Carol Stack

€500 - Dan Sullivan Shrone €100 each - Orla Sweetnam, Gerard Collins, Banteer Macra, Shauna Crowley Mary Bowles Kanturk.

Hamper - Lily Buckley Dara Mchugh. - Aine Collins Micky Mcauliffe Lyre

Whiskey - Dermot Scanlon

Cork GAA Draw Rebels’ Bounty 2023.

The first draw will take place at the end of February 2023 (January & February Draws).

Banteer Community Sportsfield Official Opening

What’s On In The

Glen Theatre

All shows start at 8pm.

Sat. 14 Jan 2023

Sean Keane

Sun. 22 Jan 2023

Declan Nearney and full band in concert.

Mon. 6 Feb 2023 Special Concensus Bluegrass Band

Sat. 11 Feb 2023

Phelin Drew, Songs and Stories of the Dubliners

Sat. 11 Mar 2023 Jack Rourke

The official opening of the new €2.2m complex at Banteer Community Sportsfield is planned for Sat 14th Jan 2023 with Minister Heather Humphries attending. Juvenile sports activities and blitzes will take place up to 11.45am. At 12 noon, the new facilities will be blessed, followed by Pipe Band Juvenile Parade. The project is now complete and it provides the Banteer, Lyre, Nadd, and Duhallow areas with a top class facility that will serve many generations going forward. The facility includes state of the art regulation sized astro pitch for all sports and a new community building with new changing

rooms, toilets, disabled facilities, spectator stand area, museum, digital hub and café facility. With IRD Duhallow as the lead applicant, a major grant of €1.3M was approved in Feb 2019 towards the development project from the Governments Rural Regeneration and Development fund, Project Ireland 2040 under the Department of Community and Rural Development. A Sports capital grant was also approved along with LEADER grants for the inclusion of a renewable energy system, carpark and digital hub in the new building along with a grant also from Cork County Council. The demand for the asto pitch facility is such that the facility has been is use 7 days a week with for example 18-20 games/week being played there in Nov /Dec last. The inclusion of a digital hub at the facility adds another much-needed service to the area allowing people to work from their home area.

Sat. 25 Mar 2023

Ann Gildea: How To Get To Menopause And Enjoy It

Dillon returns to France for 2023

Dillon Corkery is going into his second season with French DN1 team CC Etupes, one of the strongest elite teams in France. He enjoyed a very strong 2022 season with this team – 5th at Paris-Troyes and a top 10 overall at the Tour du Pays du Montbeliard (2.2) while also finishing 2nd overall in the five-day Tour de la Manche, just two seconds behind new World Tour pro Ewen Costiou. Under the watchful eye of Cycling Ireland head coach Neill Delahaye, Dillon says he will leave no stone unturned in his bid to step up a level or two in 2023.

Best wishes to Dillon and Eddie Dunbar also for 2023 as Eddie takes up his role within his new team Bike Exchange –we look forward to many successes for both Banteer men

Ballymaquirke Junction Works To Begin In New Year

A contractor has now been appointed to undertake a programme of safety works at Ballymaquirke road junction and work is to start early in the new year

Following a public meeting hosted by the local Banteer Lyre and Districts Community Council at the Glen Theatre in March 2018, where safety issues were highlighted, Chairman Rory O Driscoll, Secretary Rose Cronin, and PRO Denis Withers welcomed the news and paid thanks to all involved. The project will entail the construction of a roundabout at the junction on the busy N72 Mallow

to Killarney road bisecting Banteer and Kanturk, which has been the scene of numerous serious and fatal accidents over the years. Established in 1977, Sorensen is one of the country’s leading civil

engineering companies, with an impressive track record of complex infrastructural projects under its belt.

Br. Malachy Talks About His Covid Experience

Brother Malachy Buckley was born in Ferrendoyle, Derrygallon. He joined the foreign missions and as part of his long career has taught in cities and towns in Ireland along with far flung places such South Africa and Mauritius. He resides in Co. Laois with the De La Salle Brothers.

At breakfast I got a severe fit of coughing. This has happened at least ten times during the past year and there was no fuss. This time, however, the nurse came rushing in from the clinic. She approached me and ordered me straight to my room. She sat me on a chair and produced several medical tools. She put one up both passages of my nose. She asked me to open up my mouth and rooted around my throat. Then she announced I had covid and that I had to remain in my room for one week.

If I had suspected this I would have got a few library books and got my T.V. repaired. I was right in the middle of writing my 25 Christmas cards. They now had to be abandoned. No visitors, I cannot go to mass or go to community prayers. I am

served my meals in my room, but I have no appetite and only R.T.E. television. The great blessing, I have in my room is a shrine to the Sacred Heart and his blessed mother which is on the wall opposite my pillow and my armchair. I look at that several times every day and night. It banishes loneliness and restores peace. The kitchen staff must be disappointed with me. One of them brings me lovely meals three times a day. They collect the same almost uneaten. I turn and twist in my bed at night with very little sleep. I have only little discomfort, but I miss the company of my friends, my Christmas mail has crashed against a rock. I ask myself, does all this make me miserable? No. I am quite content in myself. This is God’s gift to me. “Hurray” - the end is in sight. Wishing you all a happy and peaceful new year.

Kanturk AFC

Kanturk AFC

Kanturk AFC were delighted to welcome Pat Kelly, retired FIFA, UEFA Referee & Referee Observer to Bob’s on the Green at Kanturk Golf Club on Thursday evening. Pat generously gave over two hours of his time recounting tales of his career beginning local Cork Soccer all the way through to stories of his encounters with household names including, Maradona, Jack Charlton, Alex Ferguson, Howard Webb, Denis Irwin, Henrick Larssen and many more. Pat, for a man that has officiated at the highest level of the game was just as interested to hear of the history and development of Kanturk AFC, as he remembered that he refereed one match in Kanturk in the 1980’s “ on a pitch that wasn’t the best”! Pat was very grateful for the support of Kanturk AFC to his 3 chosen charities to who will receive the sale proceeds of his book, Marymount Hospice, Mercy Hospital Foundation and The Alzheimers Society of Ireland.

Richard Mernagh, Kanturk AFC Chairperson, Pat Kelly, Jimmy Moore , Mick Wall, and Brendan O’Regan, Irish Soccer Referees Society, Cork Branch.

Kanturk AFC were delighted to receive a set of away Jerseys for our u12 boys & girls team. A huge thank you to Connie & Jacqueline Tarrant of E. Tarrant & sons, Banteer, who presented the jerseys to Kanturk AFC

LEFT: Mick Wall, Jimmy Moore (Club Treasurers) Connie Tarrant, Robert Jozwiak U12 Boys Coach) Alan Dugdale (U12 Girls Manager) Jacqueline Tarrant, Russell Llerena (U12 Boys Coach) Chantel Hickey (CCO/ Coach/) Richard Mernagh (Chairperson) with members of Kanturk Afc U12 boys & girls Teams.

BELOW: Team members pose with a Skoda and show off their new jerseys

Celebrating Duhallow

Congratulations to 5th year Boherbue Comprehensive student Carmel Kelleher who represented Ireland in the 15&u US Junior 4-Wall Nationals and competed in the Annual USHA Junior National Championships at the Bay Club,Pleasanton,CA.

Carmel is now the 15&u Singles Champion and 19&u Doubles Runner Up.

Congratulations to Dermot, who has retired from the Munster Pipe Band Association after serving 59 years as a committee member. Dermot will still be involved in Newmarket Pipe Band.

Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire Kanturk’s Sadhbh Neenan who has been awarded both a Quercus Entrance Scholarship and a Mary Ryan Language Scholarship at UCC.

Macra Skills Not Up For Debate

Duhallow celebrates a double whammy of debate success! Well done to Banteer Macra Novice Debate team (above left) on their National Semi Final Win! Collette also took home Best Debater on the night. Donoughmore also saw success with their Senior Debaters (above right) qualifying for the Macra National Debating Final!

Both teams have performed incredibly well, best of luck to them both!

LEFT: Banteer - Colette, John, Joseph, and Amanda.

Sean Wallace, Heather Healy, Alan Twomey and Breda Forrest

Rockchapel GAA

Rockchapel

By NEILY CURTIN

Rockchapel Gaa and St Peters

Ladies victory social was held in the Devon Inn to celebrate the successes through 2022 and before. The ladies won the 2022 County LGFA junior D Championship and the lads have won the county Intermediate championship in 2020, the Duhallow u21 A in 2021 and the Duhallow u21 B in 2022. This is a fantastic feat, and we wish all the best of luck to the teams in the coming year.

Conor Counihan guest of honour, says a few words of praise for the teams before he passed medals to the captains.

ABOVE: The ladies that won the 2022 County LGFA junior D Championship RIGHT: Martina Flannery, Lorraine Murphy, Eileen Mahony, Mary Mulcahy, Noreen Pike,Triona Curtin,Kathleen Forrest, Kathleen Carroll and Mary Theresa O’Mahony.

Photos

Kevin Collins, Captain of the 2020 team that won the County Intermediate Championship

Jack Curtin, Captain of the u21 B that won the Duhallow championship

Katie Stack, captain of St Peters that won a County LGFA junior D Championship Final

Cathy Forrest, Sarah Jane Curtin and Megan O’Mahony pose by Santa on the night

Dromagh National School

The Wizard of Dromagh

Clicking our heels, we all headed to The Glen Theatre in December 2022 for our musical show The Wizard of Oz. A fun, musical trip down the yellow brick road was had by all.

Featuring iconic songs from the film including “Over The Rainbow”, “Follow The Yellow Brick Road” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard”, The Wizard of Oz musical was a magical story the entire family delighted in.

Off To Crag Caves To Finish Our School Term

As a surprise Christmas present to all our children at the school, we all travelled to Crag Caves the day after the performance of the Wizard of Oz for a day of fun and games. The winter sun shone through the glittering cold frost as we departed from the school gates in the morning. The pictures speak for themselves of how our day went. Smiling happy faces all round for the whole day as the caves and the activity centre were explored. Numerous conversations of our performance on stage the night before were had over snacks. Looking forward already to 2023 adventures with our wonderful students!

Student Concert Sell Out

By CALEB O’CONNOR

Every once in a while, we hear criticism of our youth; the lack of interest in heritage and tradition, in our language, in our culture. But to see the students of Boherbue Comprehensive School in the Cultúrlann MacAmhlaoibh on the 9th of December would inspire non-believers.

The students - many of whom had won fleadh and scór medals, and some world champions - worked closely with many others in the music scene, and they were lucky enough to work with mentors such as Eoin Stan O’Sullivan, Bryan O’Leary, and Pat Fleming.

The skill on show was second to none and to see the love of Irish traditional music and dancing, and Sliabh Luachra’s in particular, was nothing short of inspiring. To see tradition being kept alive by these students will no doubt encourage others to venture into our culture and to pass on the torch to future generations.

Well done to all those involved.

Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence Pat Fleming co-ordinated the Boherbue Comprehensive School Concert

ABOVE: Boherbue Comprehensive School Music Teacher Anne Marie O’ Keeffe playing Piano at the Concert John McAuliffe from Rockchapel performed a solo Piano piece

Former pupils Fiona O’ Hanlon, Gemma Nagle, Emma Moynihan, Rachel O’ Connor, Mikie O’ Gorman, Eddie Kiely, Marie O’ Gorman and Liam Moynihan were guests on the night

The Free and Easy Choir performance

Students from Boherbue Comprehensive School staged a Traditional Irish Music Concert at the Cultúrlann, Newmarket.

LEFT: Timmy Keane from Ballydesmond played a solo piece on the Banjo at the Concert

RIGHT: Boherbue native Maria Sheehan danced at the Boherbue Comprehensive School Concert

Alisha Daly and Aoidhbhe Ducey performed the Brush Dance. Muireann O’Connor from Cullen

Lismire National School

Another very busy term was enjoyed at Lismire NS (see photos below). The older children had a trip to Blackrock Observatory and also a trip to an IRD Barn Owl Workshop - both very enjoyable trips with lots of knowledge gathered along the way. The highlight of the term was the Christmas Concert which took place in Lismire GAA Hall on Wednesday evening (14th Dec.) The children made the school community proud with their wonderful singing, acting and instrument playing. The concert was exceptionally well supported by parents, community members and local businesses, who gave generously of their time and financial support on the night. It went very smoothly and we hope that all enjoyed the event.

3rd Class (top) and 2nd Class getting into the Christmas Spirit

1st class (top) and junior infants show off their Christmas artwork!

4th class girls and boys showed off a variety of Christmas Jumpers!

6th class learned about owls on their trip to the barn owl workshop with IRD Duhallow - here they are dissecting pellets.

Blackrock Class Trip

Lismire National School

Ms. Fitzgerald’s Angels, and the Shepherd and innkeepers

Ms. Fitzgerald’s class performing their final song at the Christmas Concert in the Lismire GAA Hall.

Some of Ms. Buckley’s class ready for their concert

Ms Buckley’s 5th Class Group went on a trip to Blackrock and enjoyed the castle as well as the views from the observatory. During the trip, they made rockets and got to test them out (bottom right)

Bullying Is Not Just For School

By ALICE O’BRIEN Churchview Psychotherapy, Millstreet

When we think of a bully, we think about our youth, our school years. We think of playground antics taken too far, pushing and shoving, name-calling and other such vile behavioursbut we always think of times past. Unfortunately the reality is that bullying is not confined to our youth, we don’t leave school and leave it all behind. Bullying behaviour is very common in adulthood, in workplaces, in families, even in peer groups or social settings.

It is important to be aware of the reasons a person engages in bullying type behaviours. We often think that something we have done has caused someone to treat us in this way- this is never true. A bully

is a bully because of themselves, never because of you. Low selfesteem and self-confidence can often be the driving force behind such behaviours. Bullying can be a smoke screen to hide their insecurities, their low opinion of themselves. This is not a reason to excuse the behaviour but it can be a helpful awareness if you are at the receiving end of a bully. What can you do if you are being bullied?

· Do not enter into direct confrontation with a bully- their ability to see reason is often clouded. Stay calm, use low tones

and remove yourself from the situation.

· Do not take their comments or insults personally. Be confident in yourself- you are a good person and do not deserve this behaviour. It is never your fault.

· Call it out. Tell someone who will support you. If the bullying is happening in the workplace, familiarise yourself with the policies and procedures around bullying. All workplaces have an anti-bullying policy and you have a right to read it.

· Lastly and most importantly, stay safe. If you feel threatened or in danger then get to a safe place and confide in a trusted friend or family member.

Being at the receiving end of a bully is never easy but remember, a healthy mind never speaks ill of others, showing us that a bully never feels good inside.

Getting Back To Full Health After Illness

By MAIREAD O’KEEFFE New Leaf Health Store

Are you recovering from one of the many sicknesses that are doing the rounds in Duhallow? Here are some tips to help you get back to full health as quickly as possible. Firstly, pay attention to your diet. Some foods have beneficial properties and will speed recovery. These anti-inflammatory foods include foods containing omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon, nuts, seeds and eggs), fresh colourful fruit and veg, whole grains, lean protein (Fish, eggs, organic unprocessed meat, lentils and beans), healthful fats such as olive oil, flax or Udos ultimate oil blend which contains omega-3,6 and 9 fatty acids, and also try to use spices - especially

turmeric, blackpepper and ginger. TerraNova Life Drink is an excellent choice to supplement your diet to speed recovery. It is bursting with nutritious superfoods. A Life Drink smoothie contains vitamins and minerals as well as omega oils, probiotics, fibre, antioxidants, beta glucans, carotenoids, chlorophyll and digestive enzymes. It is excellent used on its own or alongside a good multivitamin.

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This Is The Case

FILM REVIEW

By TADHG CURTIN

It’s David vs. Goliath, and a last chance at redemption for Paul Newman’s alcoholic, ambulance chasing lawyer in Sidney Lumet’s superb legal drama, The Verdict (1982).

There are many great courtroom dramas. To Kill A Mockingbird probably being the most noble, A Few Good Men might be the most well known, it certainly has the most iconic courtroom drama moment (“I want the truth…”) And there is Lumet’s film debut, 12 Angry Men. The irony of that movie is it never sets foot inside a courtroom; taking place in the juror’s room. However, of all the cinematic courtroom dramas I’ve seen, The Verdict is at the top of my list.

Written by David Mamet and set in Boston, Newman plays an outcast, alcoholic lawyer who sees the chance to salvage his career and self respect by taking a malpractice case to trial rather then settling. That case being against the Archdiocese of Boston.

who seems to have been born aged 53, the always great James Mason as Ed Conchannon plays a character that, by the measure of this movie, is one of the bad guys. But he’s just doing his job. He is just doing what a defence lawyer is supposed to do: defend his client, and he is damn good at it. Noted for playing rogues and scoundrels, Irish actor Milo O’Shea is the devil incarnate as the judge over the proceedings. He shows no sympathy for Newman’s plight, twisting the screw on proceedings any chance he gets. Charlotte Rampling and a young Lindsey Crouse leave a devastating mark as well. They’re fantastic.

pictures developing on the client’s bed. The rhythmic wheeze of her coma machine hissing off-screen. So simple. So devastating.

It’s such a quiet movie. In my recent viewing, I realised I had my TV volume at the highest volume and yet the movie was but a whisper. Compared to the world today, everyday life back then seemed more muted regarding visual and aural noise. It’s a movie with people in rooms, flicking through paper, talking to each other in dimly lit bar booths. And it’s one boozy movie, people drink and smoke with such frequency it’s staggering.

This one of the first movies where we saw an older Newman; 56 years old but he was still Paul Newman. It’s not unbelievable that he’s able to pick up the gorgeous Charlotte Rampling despite his bad luck. It’s one of my favourite Newman performances. I love the rest of the cast too - Jack Warden,

Sidney Lumet was one of the most underrated of the American film making masters. He wasn’t a flashy director but that’s not to say he didn’t apply bravura touches where suitable. I point towards the camera move incorporated over the reading out of the final verdict. However, my absolute favourite moment is where Newman is taking pictures of his client in the hospital with a Polaroid camera. As we see him have an epiphany regarding the case he’s taken on, we cut to and hold on a shot of two

I’ve never wanted the good guys to win more in a movie. “This is THE case” Newman states at one point. This is one great movie is what I say. Available on DVD, Blu Ray and to rent on YouTube.

The Powerful Name of Jesus

By TOM DENNEHY

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus and it is an ideal time to strengthen our devotion to the beautiful name of Our Lord as we begin a New Year.

The name of Jesus is holy. It was given to Him from on high as it was the message of the angel sent by God to Mary. “The angel said to her, Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.” Luke 1;31.32.

That is why we honour His name and why taking His Divine Name in vain is such a grave offence. Furthermore, His name is powerful; healing, transforming and life changing. We ought to deepen our devotion to it by frequently calling upon Him throughout our day and throughout our lives.

His Apostles constantly preached and healed through the power of His name and Jesus promised that we, his disciples can do the very same.”

“Then Peter filled with the Holy Spirit, addressed them. Rulers of the people and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all that It was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene , the one you crucified , whom God raised from the dead, by this name and no other that this man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today.”Acts 4;9.10.

The beautiful name, Jesus, means, “God saves“ so the name of Jesus is not only the name of our saviour but also, by its meaning, states the purpose of

His existence, reminding us of the incredible blessing of salvation.

Today reverence for the Holy name of Jesus has never been lower. His name is used regularly in an irreverent way in conversation. People are not even aware that they are using the name of Jesus in a disrespectful way. They do not know about the amazing power of the Holy Name of Jesus.

We must always remember that God gave us the second commandment – “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain”.

We read in Scripture, “At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father”. Phil 2;10.11

Faith in Jesus and the power of His holy name is among the most important spiritual force. His Name is the highest prayer and the most powerful Divine appeal. It is a source of joy and inspiration for our missionaries; of strength for our suffering Church, a source of hope and consolation to our sick and dying. The final word uttered by our beautiful Christian martyrs for 2000 years has been “Jesus”.

So as we face into a New Year let us cultivate grateful hearts. A grateful heart is a happy heart. Let us give thanks to Jesus for all the many graces we have been given. Offer praise and thanksgiving to Him in all situations as a sign of complete trust and surrender, knowing that God is in control and nothing is impossible for Him. Let us set aside time for prayer each day as we will not be able to face the challenges that come our way otherwise. Go to Mass as often as we can and receive Holy Communion and spend

some time in Adoration. Stay close to Our Blessed Mother as she is constantly interceding for us before the throne of God. Keep Her rosary close to our hearts and recite it often.

By reverent use of The Holy Name:

1. We gain an indulgence for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

2. We are saved from innumerable evils and His Name delivers us especially from the power of The Devil who is constantly trying to do us harm.

3. Our souls are gradually filled with a Joy and Peace we never had before.

4. Let us ask God for all we need with absolute confidence of being heard. Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you,if you ask anything of the Father, He will give it to you in my name”. John 16;23.

5. Each time we say His Holy Name we give God infinite joy and glory, for we offer Him all the infinite merits of the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

During our day, we should say,”Jesus, I trust in you” several times. We must keep His name holy so that when it is uttered it fills the hearts of those who hear it with Faith, Hope and Love.

The last words uttered by Pope Benedict Emeritus were, “Jesus, I love you”.

The Ballrooms of Romance

Weren't they the good old days

We had a good old time

As we danced in the ballrooms of romance In 1969.

We left one Sunday afternoon

We went to see Mick Del One in a country ballroom Five miles beyond Clonmel.

We went to the Olympic Ballroom We borrowed a Bedford van Myself and Timmy Joe, John James and Michael Johns.

Weren't they the good old days

We had a happy time We danced in the Edel Quinn, Kanturk In 1969.

Central Ballroom in '69 was the place to be

We danced and we sang the whole night long In Ballybunion by the sea.

We all went down to Mitchelstown Maurice Mulcahy to see Seven of the boys were all packed in In a Ford 7600 E.

Weren't they the good old days

We had a happy time We danced in the Hi-Land, Newmarket In 1969.

We went to the Majestic Ballroom

Where a blonde had her eye on me And a pretty little flirt in a mini skirt Invited me home for tea.

Weren't they the good old days

We had a good old time

As we danced in the ballrooms of romance In 1969.

Written by Steve Roche

Upper Bluepool, Kanturk, Co Cork

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