BRUREE NOTES 20/9/2009

ARCHDEACON GREENE

The news that Venerable Archdeacon Timothy Greene had died was received with great regret in Rockhill Bruree. Fr. Greene arrived in the parish in 1986, replacing the late Canon Joseph Moran. Having been ordained in 1949, he had served in St. Patrick’s, Mahoonagh, Abbeyfeale and Kilmallock as Curate and in Glenroe, and Ardpatrick as Parish Priest. Fr. Greene had spent time during the early years of his priesthood as Dean of St. Munchin’s College. He was made Canon in 1991 and Archdeacon five years later. Archdeacon Greene retired in 1998 and spent some time in the parish as Pastor Emeritus before going to St. Paul’s in Dooradoyle. During his time in Rockhill Bruree, Archdeacon Greene became involved in the parish community through the school and his support for various parish organisations but it will be for his dedication to the pastoral affairs in the parish that he will be best remembered. A deeply religious man, his many acts of kindness and charity were done without fanfare. The parish offers its deepest sympathy to his family, Bishop Murray and his fellow clergy.

BRUREE PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Bruree Parent and Toddler Group continues every Tuesday morning from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon in Bruree National School. It is open to everyone looking after pre school children and we would be delighted to welcome you to the group. For further information please contact Judy on 087 6256906 or 063 90468.

GAA

Munster Medals: Bruree’s Junior B hurlers who won the Munster title earlier this year were presented with their medals on Saturday night last at the Central Bar.
Under 21 Hurling: Our Under 21 hurlers drew with Knockainey at Knockainey on Saturday. The Bruree panel is Christy Kelly, David Deady, Jimmy O’Dea, Adam Kelly, Vincent Stanton, Shane Mullane, David O’Dea, Brian O’Rourke, Tommy O’Brien, Donal Deady, Michael Lane, Patrick Deady, Michael Cotter, Michael O’Donnell, Darragh O’Connor, Shane Finucane, Wayne Kelly, David Broderick.

45 DRIVE

Winners of the 45 Drive last week with nine games were Tom Hanley and Seamus Sexton and Eugene Grant and Joe Carey. The table prize went to John and Marie Healy. Raffle prizes went to Marie Healy, Fintan Stone, Tommy O’Riordan and Eddie O’Dea. The 45 Drive continues in the Community Centre every Tuesday night, starting at 8.30 pm sharp.

SYMPATHY

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Declan O’Connell, Charleville, Nora Herlihy, Kingsland, Joan Carroll, Mountfox, and Michael Corrigan, Macroom, who died recently.

LOTTO

Lucky dip winners in last week’s Bruree GAA/Rockhill Rovers lotto draw were €50 Marie Lyons, Charleville, €25 Mary O’Riordan, Moloney’s Bar Lotto, €20 Jamie, Jake and Josh Sheerin, Athlacca, Paul Prunty, Francis Kelly, Askeaton.

THANK YOU

A huge thank you to all who attended and sponsored prizes for the table quiz in aid of Cochlear Implant Programme at Beaumount Hospital, held recently at the Central Bar, Bruree.The turnout was a phenomenal thirty two tables and thanks to everyone who assisted in making the night a success.