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KILLAVULLEN

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WATER NOTICE UPDATE

You never miss the water until the well runs dry – how true! After almost a year of a boil notice being in place for Killavullen the news filtered through on Monday that at last the water was safe to use without boiling. Uisce Éireann notified customers supplied by the Killavullen Public Water Supply that the Boil Water Notice issued on 2 May 2022 has been lifted with immediate effect following consultation undertaken with the HSE.

All consumers on the Killavullen Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

The notice was originally issued due to high levels of turbidity in the borehole supply. Uisce Éireann operation and compliance experts worked with colleagues in Cork County Council to carry out the necessary upgrade works to enable the notice to be lifted as quickly as possible.

Uisce Éireann Operations Lead, Pat Britton said: “Uisce Éireann wishes to thank the people of Killavullen for their patience, co-operation and assistance during this Boil Water Notice. We are grateful to the media, elected representatives and members of the public who shared these updates.

“We are also working on a permanent solution to ensure a more reliable water supply. However, until then, additional Boil Water Notices may need to be issued to protect public health.

“To safeguard the water supply in the long term, Uisce Éireann is progressing plans to connect Killavullen to the Mallow Public Water Supply Scheme, replacing and decommissioning the local water supply and ensuring safer, more reliable drinking water now and into the future. A design and build contractor has been engaged to progress the design of a permanent solution. Following the design phase, construction is expected to commence before the end of Q2 2023.

“The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre (1800 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to the lifting of this notice. Further information is available on www.water.ie

Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.”

CLEAN-UP

Killavullen Community Council and Killavullen GAA are proud to lend a hand with the clean-up of the roads of the parish, which will occur on the Saturday, 1st April. Sadly, this seems to be necessary every year, and we wish it was not, but under the guidance of John Magner, Carrigacunna and Marion O’Regan, from Killavullen Community Council, again this year, a large volume of material will be invariably picked up. The material will be placed in the Club GAA Grounds on Saturday, and removed by Country Clean on Sunday, for which we appreciate. Coffee cups, Coke cans, plastic bottles, pizza boxes and some large old televisions and tyres were the most common items picked up, all of which can be recycled if a person is civic minded enough to do so.

Much of made of the young climate activists marching through of streets demanding action on climate change. Very laudable, but start on your doorstep. Society needs to change, and young people can bring about that seismic shift. Report instances of littering, and if you are in a car that discards litter, ask them to stop, pick it up and refrain from doing so again. A hand full of individuals are spoiling the countryside for us all, and the law needs to start prosecuting people for this crime.

Leaving or throwing litter in a public place is an offence. You can get an on-thespot fine of €150, or a maximum fine of €4,000 if you are convicted in the District Court. Local authority litter wardens and the Gardaí can issue on-the-spot fines.

CHIROPODY

Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist Patricia are now available for Easter Saturday, April 8th. Please contact her at 086-3225052 to arrange an appointment.

FORE!

Fancy a hole in one? A Killavullen outing to Dundrum Golf Course is being organised by P. Coakley on Saturday, April 15th. Any golfer interested in attending is asked to book by contacting 087-2104619.

CLOYNE LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

The Cloyne Lourdes Pilgrimage, will resume this year for the first time since the pandemic and take place from June 2- 7. All bookings should be made through Joe Walsh Tours, Dublin 2. Pilgrims who would like to travel with the Special Assisted Section should apply to: Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, c/o Parish Secretary, 27/28 Bank Place, Mallow. Tel: (022) 20276. This special assisted/sick section is accommodated at the Accueil Notre Dame. The closing date for receipt of this application is 31 March.

KILLAVULLEN FARMER’S MARKET

Killavullen Farmer’s Market is looking forward to its next market on Saturday, April 1st in the Nano Nagle Birthplace, Ballygriffin. Come along to source some fresh, local produce from 1030am until 1pm. The market offers a wide range of delicious treats from seasonal vegetables to artisan bread and homemade jams and chutney. You can also find a selection of handcrafted goods including jewellery, ceramics and textiles. Not only is the market a great opportunity to support local farmers and artisans, but it is also a chance to meet other members of the community and enjoy a morning out over coffee.

SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

Killavullen and Ballygown National Schools are accepting applications for new enrolments in September 2023. Under recent guidance from the Department of Education applications are to be made in the springtime.

CHURCH NOTES

Communion to the sick and housebound: Please contact the parish office if you are sick or housebound and would like to receive Communion.

Lough Derg 2023 Pilgrimage Season: Posters with details of the traditional Three Day and One Day Retreat events between May 1 and September 15 are displayed on the Church noticeboards or visit www.loughderg.org

LOTTO

Killavullen Community Council Lotto: each lotto draw the bonus ball of the main draw is used to select the winner of the Community Council Lotto winner. The lucky winners in March have been Pat Hegarty, Kate O’Connor, Brian Mellerick, Rosie Deady, Sophie Linehan, John Beechinor, Finbar O’Keeffe and Bernard Looney. The Community Council appreciates all support of this draw weekly.

DEMENTIA INFORMATION

There is an upcoming series of information sessions for relatives of people with a diagnosis of dementia taking place over the next few months in Mallow.

It is a six week block of information and support sessions for relatives of people with a diagnosis of dementia. It will begin on Thursday, 11th May and will run each consecutive Thursday evening for six weeks, finishing Thursday, 15th June. It will be held from 7-9.15pm on the floor 2 of Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. It is free of charge and any family members are welcome to attend. However places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

A range of topics will be covered including: overview of dementia, changing relationships, communication, legal issues, understanding behaviour, engaging in activities, safety at home, looking after yourselves, accessing information and support, personal care, nutrition and eating well.

To book your place go to https://www. crystalproject.ie/family-information-sessions-starting-thursday-11th-may-2023/

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