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Kanturk AFC

Front Row: Allan Dugdale, Ciara McCarthy, Ella Cullinane, Gabriela Holland, Sarah Healy, Mia Nowak, Sophie O’Connell, Hannah O’Connell, Chantel Hickey Back Row: Kevin Aherne, Eva Browne, Ava O’Shea, Patrycja Stepowska, Holly McCarthy, Caitlin Hickey, Eabha Cashman, Ann O’Riordan Quirke, Anina-May Cremin, Kayla Creed, Isabella Llerena, Emily Walsh, Russell Llerena
Kanturk AFC U14 Girls travelled to MTU on Sunday 14th May to take part in the final of the Permanent TSB Shield cup.
They played against a strong Carrigtwohill team. The girls played a strong defensive game over a dominant Carrrigtwohill. The girls fought hard but were 2 down at half time. They came out more determined in the 2nd half and took the fight to the opposition and were unlucky to concede once more with a deflected shot to end the game 3-0. A wonderful performance from the Kanturk team.
Thank you to their Coaches, Allan Dugdale, Russell Llerena and Chantel Hickey. The Club are very proud of the girls, their 2nd season with the Club. Congratulations to Carrigtwohill and huge thank you to the wonderful supporters. Congratulations to Kanturk AFC player Mia Nowak on being chosen as player of the match.
Thank you to the CWSSL and the Referees for all their work. Thank you to their sponsors: Bobs Bar & Restaurant, Kanturk. Cherry Blossoms Preschool and Afterschool. Ducon Concrete, Kanturk.
Club website: https:/kanturkafc.clubforce.com

Mia Nowak Kanturk Afc being presented with Player of the Match by Karen of Permanent TSB.
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Golf Classic
For further details, contact Gerry O’Sullivan
Phone: 0862461632
Email: osullivangf@gmail.com
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Congratulations to Newmarket Girls school who won the Duhallow Rural Schools final in Banteer on Friday 5th May. A special thanks to their teacher Mrs. Daly and their trainer Denys O’Brien. Well done to the Banteer girls who played a great game of football.
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Congratulations to Newmarket Girls school who won the Duhallow Rural Schools final in Banteer on Friday 5th May. A special thanks to their teacher Mrs. Daly and their trainer Denys O’Brien. Well done to the Banteer girls who played a great game of football.
Banteer Under 8 Wins 2nd Place At Munster Under 18 Chess Championships
On Sunday 14th May, 3 members of the newly formed Duhallow Chess Club competed in the Munster Junior Chess Championships. Duhallow Chess club was only formed in September last year and operates out of the Digital hub at Banteer Sportsfield.
More than 200 children from across the Munster region gathered at the Community Centre in Newcastlewest Co Limerick. Competition ages ranged from under 8 to under 18. The day started at 9:30am with player registration followed by 6 round robin matches. The day closed with the medal presentations at 5:30pm.
Denys Pikh, under 12, and David O’Brien, under 10, both from Banteer, played some great games of chess. Both boys narrowly lost out on getting a trophy.
Akim Pikh Banteer was the star of the Munster Junior Championships. At only 8 years of age, he competed in the under 18 competition. As he is a highly skilled player, Akim wished to challenge himself by entering the under 18 section to showcase his strong character, confidence, and passion for the game. Each game was played with such high-intensity and against the clock. Akim was only beaten in the end by the top seeded player and came in 2nd place. Akim and his family arrived in Banteer last year having fled the war in Ukraine and his family and the Duhallow Chess club were delighted with Akims win last Sunday.

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Pride of Place
Cork County Council is pleased to announce that the following groups have been chosen to represent Cork County in this year’s Pride of Place competition.
Banteer Community Groups – Category 7 Community Well Being Initiative
Youghal Tidy Towns – Community Age Friendly Initiative
Rylane Community Park Association – Population 500 – 1,500
Boherbue Tidy Towns – Population 0 -500
Clonakilty Tidy Towns Committee – Climate Action and Biodiversity.
The entries have now been submitted with the judges visit during July or August (dates yet to be confirmed).
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The Glen Theatre
Robert Mizzell is at Glen Theatre Fri 19th May 8pm booking 087 7558752
Robert was born in Louisiana, the Bayou State and raised on the shores of Lake Bistineau near Shreveport. Robert’s early musical influences came from his parents – both performed in a Church Gospel group. After his military service he moved to Ireland with dreams of a career in country music.
Booking 087 7558752 029 56239
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In Memoriam



Changes Made to SUSI Grant Makes More Students Eligible Than Ever
For students hoping to avail of grant support for college or university for courses in the 2023/2024 academic year, SUSI has now opened for applications. Grants are available to eligible students studying PLC, undergraduate & postgraduate courses. For new students who hope to start a course this September, they can also now apply.
A big change was made to income thresholds this year which means that more undergraduate students than ever before may now be eligible for a grant towards their student contribution. A new student contribution grant was introduced for eligible students where income thresholds are between €62,000€100,000 and the upper income threshold for the 50% student contribution grant was increased from €55,240 to €60,000. This means that students currently in courses or starting new courses may, from this September, be eligible for grant support. A number of eligibility criteria apply.
To check whether you may be eligible, please go to the SUSI website www.susi.ie
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Banteer Bingo
Tuesday night’s at Banteer Community Centre @ 8:30, playing for jackpot of €3500. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
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Mount Hillary Road Race
Thanks everyone for coming to the 5 Mile race and for the support of all residents in Banteer and on the 5 mile race route. We are so grateful for all of the support. Special thanks also to Kanturk Gardai.
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Pat Fleming with Diane McGee of Marymount fundraising
Pat is organising a concert in Kanturk mart that will see an evening of music, craic, and an animal sold for the very worthy cause of Marymount Hospice