Bruree Notes 14/8/2011

Clerks Collection

The Parish Clerks collection will be held at Rockhill on Saturday, August 27th and at Bruree on Sunday, August 28th. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

Fenians

The launch of a new book entitles Kilmallock Fenians - Retrieving Their Story by Imelda (Garvey) O’Riordan will take place at Deebert House Hotel in Kilmallock on this Friday, 19th August, at 7.30 pm. All are welcome to attend. The book will be launched by Dr Catherine O'Conner Dept of History UL and special guest speaker on the night will be historian and author, Bill Power. Copies of the book will be on sale on the night and in various outlets in Kilmallock and surrounding areas after the launch. .

Listen Local – BCR 92.6FM

Ballyhoura Community Radio is dedicated to the people and activities of north Cork and south Limerick, giving a local voice on all that matters to your community. Tune in 9.00 am to 9.00 pm every Saturday and Sunday to hear an entertaining blend of music, interviews, sports and all the latest events and news from the area.

Get Involved with BCR 92.6fm: Ballyhoura Community Radio is a not for profit organisation in which people just like you volunteer in all aspects of radio, from admin to on-air. Becoming a volunteer with BCR is a great chance to meet new people, learn new skills and have fun doing both. Full training is given. If you are interested in joining the team contact the station on 063 30033

BCR 92.6fm is YOUR local radio station: Let us know what’s going on in your area so we can help spread the word. BCR promotes all community/charity events free of charge both on air and on www.bcradio.ie. Simply send an email, drop off a flyer, give us a call or come on air. Ballyhoura Community Radio, Smiths Lane, Charleville, Phone 063 300 33, email admin@bcradio.ie

GAA

Fixture: Friday August 19th Intermediate Football v Croom at Ballyagran at 7.00 pm

45 Drive

Winners of last week’s 45 Drive were Eddie O’Dea and Ann Frawley and Josephine Lynch and Noreen Hayes with eight games. Table prizes went to Brendan O’Kelly and Seamus Sexton and Tom O’Rourke and John Moloney. Raffle prizes went toTom O’Rourke, Patsy Healy, Ann Frawley and John Moloney. The 45 Drive continues in the Community Centre every Tuesday night, starting at 8.30 pm sharp.

Internet News

News from Bruree is available online at www.brureenews.blogspot.com.

Lotto

Lucky dip winners in last week’s Bruree GAA/Rockhill Rovers lotto draw were €50 Donal, Miriam and Calum McCarthy €25 Michael Hogan, Joan Quirke €20 Pat Sexton, Pat Carey, Hospital, Ita and Alicia Hogan.