KILFINANE

Contact Hugh Murphy on 087-6799064 or email hughmurphy70@gmail.com BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to those who celebrate their birthday at this time. Jackie O’Brien (Mountain View) on Sunday, June 12th, Bill Daly (Mountain View) and Alex Stewart (Treada na Ri) on Wednesday, June 22nd. Elaine Slattery Tobin (Glebe Road), on Sunday, June 26th. Liam Walsh (Ballinlyna) on Tuesday, June 28th. Ken Moloney (Main Street) on Wednesday, June 29th.

GOOD BYE AND FAREWELL TO 6TH CLASS 2022

On Wednesday last June 22nd, Scoil Fhionain said goodbye to the wonderful 6th class. Scoil Fhionain are so proud of each of you and the amazing young men and women you are. You are a credit to yourself, your family and Scoil Fhionain. Best of luck in secondary school. Follow your dreams and reach for the stars.

OLD CHAPEL ROOMS 50/50 DRAW

The Kilfinane Old Chapel Rooms 50/50 Draw was held on Thursday night last, June 23rd, the winner of the €235 on offer was Helen Gleeson, Vale View, Kilfinane, Seller Brendan O’Brien. The next draw on this Thursday, June 30th.

SCOIL FHIONAIN FUN DAY

Thank you so much to the wonderful Scoil Fhionain Parents Association who organised a fantastic Fun Day on Sunday last June 26th at The Michael Fox Memorial Park and to everyone who helped out. It means so much to us to have such a strong supportive community behind us. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.

KILFINANE COMMUNITY PLAN 20222027

Following a 6 month consultation process the Kilfinane Community Plan 2022-2027 is almost ready to be launched. The Plan is being prepared by the Kilfi

nane Community Council, facilitated by Ballyhoura Development CLG. In order to draw down funding for local initiatives from the Irish Government, the County Council and the European Union it is important to have an overall Plan. The planning process explored the potential of the area and examined the needs of the community. It looked at ways in which the potential could be realised and needs addressed.

The following areas are being addressed in the plan: 1) Community spaces, derelict buildings & disused buildings, 2) Community Organisation & Inclusion, 3) Youth Services, 4) Transport, Mobility & Access, 5) Tourism, Culture & Recreation, 6) Community Safety, 7) Services, Jobs & Sustainable Economy.

The Plan will be available in a few weeks. The implementation of the Plan will require the commitment and engagement of local people. When a community works together great results can be achieved.

The Community Council will keep you updated on the next steps.

ALL IRELAND SENIOR HURLING SEMI FINAL ON THIS SUNDAY

All roads lead to Croke Park on this Sunday, July 3rd. for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final when Limerick play Galway at 3.30pm. Best of luck is extended to the Limerick team and management. Also a safe journey to all those from the locality who are travelling to support the team in Green.

CHURCH NOTICES - ST. ANDREW’S PARISH

Parish Priest : Rev. Fr. Michael O’Shea. Phone No. 063-91016, Mobile 087-9791432.

ANNIVERSARIES/REMEMBRANCES AT THIS TIME

Nora Kenneally (Lower Main Street) Maureen O’Connor (Lower Main Street), Lil O’Flaherty (High Bridge) Mary Moore (Lower Main Street) and her daughter Mary McSweeney (Mountain View and Fermoy). Mary Leahy (Thomastown), Mary (Mollie) O’Brien (Monine), Marie Chapman, Willie and John O’Connor (late Ballintubber) Helen Connery, Paddy Brazill (Thomastown), Etna Donnelly, Domnick Conway (Bosnetstown), Gus Ferris (Ballyroe Upper) Tom and Hannah Hennessy (Ballinanima), Deborah Moloney (nee O’Connor), Glenview and Newtownshandrum.

MASS TIMES

St. Andrew’s Church week ending Sunday, June 12.

Wednesday, June 29th 9.30am. Thursday, June 30th, 9.30am. Friday, July 1st 7pm. Saturday, July 2nd 6.30pm (Vigil) Mass. Sunday, July 3rd, 11am.

GET WELL WISHES

Sincere good wishes are extended for a speedy recovery to those from Kilfinane and surrounding areas who are in hospital at this time and to those ill at home or in a nursing home.