Community News

PERSON OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY

Kanturk and District Community Council would like to congratulate our February person of the month winner: Jim O’Connor

A man well known for doing many many years of voluntary work at Kanturk GAA club. Jim also has time for other voluntary groups around Kanturk in helping out where needed. His neighbours have huge praise and appreciation for him never leaving anyone down. On behalf of all involved in Kanturk district Community Council and our sponsor Tina Dunstan from Cherryblooms Childcare of Person Of The Month/ Year

Congratulations Jim!

To nominate someone for next month, boxes and forms are available throughout Kanturk:

• Twohig’s Supervalu

• Burton’s Topline and Euronics Store

• Kanturk Credit Union

• O’Riordan’s Daybreak

Kanturk

• Kanturk Post Office

• Photoshop Kanturk

• Burke’s Home Value

• Lidl Kanturk,

• Spar Kanturk

• Kanturk Library

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Baby Zoey Mag Healy from Ballydesmond pictured on her Baptism Day with her parents Catriona and James and her sister Leah.

Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.

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Well done to U18 National Boxing Champ 2023 Katie O’Keeffe. This is her 7th All Ireland Title.

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BK Plunketts Juvenile GAA Club Medal Presentation and Sponsors Evening

The victorious U17 team members Also included is Manager Danny Moynihan and Selectors Benedict Murphy and Sean Michael Michael Murphy

Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald

The U12 team received their league winners medals Also included are Trainers Michael Casey, Ian O’ Connor, John Keohane, Con Breen and Patrick Moynihan.

Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald

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Kanturk Credit Union - 60th Anniversary Throwback Continues

Photo featured in the run up to the opening of the new Credit Union

Donal Hanrahan, who made the first moves to establish a Credit Union in Kanturk in 1963

In 1984, the Kanturk Credit union made their move to Strand Street. The ceremony was performed by Ballydesmond native Nora Herlihy, who introduced the Credit Union to Ireland in the 1950’s. The celebration included a mass along with dinner and dancing. The findings at the time also included;

• 2,500 member accounts

• £1.7 million in members savings

• £1.3 million in members loans

To follow along with the 60th anniversary celebration of Kanturk Credit Union, visit Kanturk Credit Union’s Facebook page.

Be sure to share old paper clippings or photos of the KCU through the years with them either through Facebook messenger or email info@kanturkcu.ie

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Donal Cronin with his sons Jerry and John organised the recent Tureencahill Tractor Run as a fundraiser for the Kerry Cancer Support Group and Health Link Transport.

Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald