BRUREE NOTES 4/8/2013

MEMORIES BRUREE AND ROCKHILL:

Photos continue to come in for the exhibition planned in conjunction with Rockhill and Bruree’s celebration of The Gathering 2013 to be held in September. Interest in the related Facebook page continues to grow. This is a “Like” page not a “Friends” page, so when you access the page be sure to “Like” it. We will continue to add more photos to the site, so be sure and visit it at www.facebook.com/MemoriesRockhillandBruree. Plans for other events over the Gathering weekend are now being put in place and details will be released over the coming weeks.

RAMBLING HOUSE:

The next traditional Irish Rambling House will be held on this Friday, August 9th, in Bruree hall, starting at 8.00 pm sharp. MC on the night will be John O’Riordan and, as usual, there will be a large amount of talent on hand to entertain with singers, musicians, storytellers keeping the craic going all night. There will be the usual spread for the cup of tea and there will also be a raffle on the night. Admission is just €5 and everyone is welcome - whether you just want to sit back and enjoy the entertainment or perform.

RADIO DRAW:

East Limerick Community Radio is holding a fundraising draw with €2,000 in prizes, including a first prize of €1,000. Tickets are €5 and are available from John Harrold and other station volunteers and presenters. The station broadcasts on 96.8FM and 97.3FM seven days a week.

ROCKHILL AND BRUREE COMMUNITY HALL:

Rockhill and Bruree Community Hall is available for hire! Facilities include large hall with viewing space, stage, two badminton courts, hand ball alley, large outdoor space with outdoor lighting, kitchen. Hourly or nightly rates are available. Phone 086 056 5544 or contact a committee member.

GAA:

Result: County Senior Hurling Championship Bruree 4-10 Murroe-Boher 3-20

South Fixtures 2013

Junior 'A' Football Championship

Weekend August 11th Banogue v Bruree, Weekend August 25th.Blackrock v Bruree, Weekend September 8th Bruree v Castletown/Ballyagran, Semi Final - Weekend 15th September, Final - Weekend 22nd September

Junior 'B' Hurling Championship

Saturday August 24th Bruree v Knockainey, Semi Finals - Weekend September 8th, Final - Weekend September 15th

Minor Hurling Championship

Tuesday August 20th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Final - Friday September 6th, County Semi Final - September 14th, Final - September 28th

Minor Football Championship

Tuesday August 27th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Sunday September 8th Killacolla Gael v Glennacurrane, Sunday September 15th Balbec Gaels v Killacolla Gaels, Finals - Weekend 22nd September.

Killacolla Gaels are a combination of Bruree and Castletown/Ballyagran.

CAR BOOT SALE:

The next car boot sale in aid of the Rockhill Bruree Sportsfield Development Committee will be held on Saturday, August 31st.

SYMPATHY:

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Antoinette Houlihan, Limerick City, Josephine Fitzgerald, Kilfinane, Dick Sheehy, Milford, and Annie Nancy Fitzgerald, St Munchin’s Terrace, who died recently.

FRESH FM:

A table quiz will be held in Goughs (Gearys) Bar in Charleville on Thursday, August 15th, at 9 pm. This is a fundraiser for a new radio station - Fresh FM - which will serve the south Limerick and north Cork areas. Subscription for a table of 4 is €20 and there will be lots of prizes. Come along and enjoy a good night!

FAMILY FUN DAY AT BEECH LODGE:

All are welcome to join us at Beech Lodge on Saturday, August 24th, for an afternoon of music, delicious food and some special guests. We wish to celebrate the good weather with a BBQ and some live music. The fun begins at 2.00 pm. All friends are welcome to join us!

KNOCK CEREMONY:

The Consecration of Ireland to The Immaculate Heart of Mary by Irish Bishops will take place at Knock Shrine on Thursday, August 15th next. This is the opening day of the Novena. A bus leaves Bruree Church at 7.30 a.m. sharp on Thursday. August 15th. The fare is €13. Contact Fr. John Mockler on (063)90564 to book or for further details.

JUVENILE GAA:

Under 16 hurling v Askeaton in Bruree Monday August 12th at 7.30pm

Under 14 hurling v Askeaton in Bruree Wednesday August 14th at 7.30pm

Meeting: Juvenile meeting on Thursday, August 8th, at 9.00 pm in the school

CLIONA’S FOUNDATION:

Cliona’s Foundation Cycle, now in its 6th year, will take place on Saturday, August 31st, starting at the Honeyfitz Theatre in Lough Gur.

With three routes including an 8km for family and funsters, the organisers have appealed to experienced cyclists with a challenging 90km route and a 40km less arduous route for leisure cyclists. Following the cycle there’s a BBQ, face painting, music and a bouncy castle to keep the entire family entertained.

So popular is cycling that Cliona’s Foundation has founded it’s own cycling club which is affiliated to Cycling Ireland and is gaining new members each week. This years’ cycle is expected to attract large numbers and particularly with three popular celebrities taking to their bikes on the day in support of the Foundation. Book on line at www.eventmaster.ie Sponsor cards available from info@clionasfoundation.com or by contacting the Fundraising department: 087 1887700 and/or 061 400640. Cards with €100 or more raised will be included in a draw for a €500 cycling voucher. More details on the cycle can be found on Cliona’s Foundation Cycling Club Facebook page. Register online by logging on to www.eventmaster.ie or on the day with registration starting at 8.30am in the Honeyfitz Theatre. Family Cycle starts at 9.45 a.m.,  Experienced Cycle starts at 10am and the Leisure Cycle starts at 10.30 a.m. Entry is €30 for the Experienced and Leisure Cycles and €25 for the Family Cycle.  Entry fee includes insurance, BBQ and entertainment on the day.

BRUREE NOTES 21/7/2013

JUVENILE GAA

Cul Camp: The week that many of the children in the parish look forward to most each year finally arrived with the Cul Camp taking place in brilliant sunshine from the 8th to 12th July. This year was a record breaker with 75 children taking part for the first time. The camp was a great success with Gavin O’Mahony and his team providing expert and fun coaching to the enthusiastic participants. A very encouraging aspect of the camp this year was the numbers of younger children taking part. Also the skill levels shown by the children and the genuine enjoyment showing on their faces must be an encouraging sign for the future. The weather was extremely hot and the children were literally hosed down to keep them cool.

On Wednesday the gear was distributed to the players and on Thursday John Harrold attended and took some lovely photos of the kids who looked great in their new gear. Richie McCarthy another of our inter-county players attended and signed Jerseys for the children.

A special word of thanks must go to Michael Lyons who as ever did a great job in ensuring the smooth running of the camp, Frank and Donna Finn who were ever present during the week ensuring that any issues were dealt with in a speedy manner and Joan Quirke for being present to assist when the coaches were on their breaks. Without these volunteers these events could not happen and the club is very grateful for their dedication.

Under 14 Football: Bruree 5-7 St Senans 4-5 On Wednesday 10th our Under 14s footballers were back on the road after the exertions of the Feile when they travelled to Foynes to take on the local team. On a very warm evening in a big field, both teams struggled to show their true potential. In truth it is a game that won’t live in the memory but a win is a win! On the night Jimmy Leslie-Madigan played well throughout with Harry Mullane playing solidly and Eoghan O’Driscoll doing well in goal.

Fixtures: We have been unlucky over the last couple of weeks with a number of games being cancelled at the last minute across a number of age groups. Unfortunately this has been outside the control of the club and we make every effort to ensure that games are played as scheduled. We recognise the effort that parents have made to get players to the games sometimes travelling back for their holidays.

A DAY FOR GINA:

The big day is just over a week away and it has just been confirmed that Voice of Ireland 2013 winner, Keith Hanley will be in Bruree for the event. He will arrive at about 1.30 pm. A Day for Gina is a very special event being run for the first time on Sunday, July 28th in memory of Gina O’Connor. Her heartbroken family, touched by and in appreciation of the excellent care Gina received want to give something back to the Mid-West Regional Hospital Cancer Care Unit and Milford Hospice. Gina’s husband Maurice, son Mossie and daughter Amy have rounded up a bunch of friends to help them make “A Day for Gina” happen.

Starting and finishing in at the Community Centre Bruree, the event will consist of a number of events to suit all ages, ability and level of fitness.  There will be a 5k walk suitable for all the family, an 8k run, a 45k cycle and a 100k cycle for the more experienced cyclist. All routes will be well marked and marshalled. Most cyclists will be familiar with Maurice and his fellow motorcycle marshals from other cycling events around the county where they escort all participants around the course in safety. This fact alone should encourage cyclists to support this very worthwhile event.

Sign on for the cycles start at 8:30 to 9:30 and the 45k and 100k cycle will start together at 10.00 am. Sign on for run and walk is from10:30 to 11:30 and the walk and run will start at 12.00 noon. The routes will be explained after the safety briefing before the off. There will be tea, coffee and soft drinks for all participants before the start and food and refreshments when you return. There will also be a commemorative medal for all who complete the event.

We appeal to families, walkers, runners and cyclists to come and support this really worthwhile event to help the O’Connor family raise much needed funds for two really important centres of care, comfort and support in our community. We also appeal to local businesses and potential sponsors for any donations you can make to what we’re sure will be a wonderful day.

Contact any of the following for further details or to sponsor the event: Declan McCarthy 087 7847223, John Carey 087 2701771 Maurice O’Connor 087 2291627 and Shane O’Brien 087 2317604

MEMORIES BRUREE AND ROCKHILL:

A photo exhibition is being planned in conjunction with Rockhill and Bruree’s celebration of The Gathering 2013. This will be held in September. A large number of photos have already come in for this. A Facebook page has been set up to showcase some of the photographs which will be on display. This is a “Like” page not a “Friends” page, so when you access the page be sure to “Like” it. The response to the page has been phenomenal with almost 500 likes to date and with many thousands having seen the pictures. The comments left have been touching, funny emotional and complementary.  Over the coming months, we will continue to add more photos to the site, so be sure and visit it at www.facebook.com/MemoriesRockhillandBruree.

RAMBLING HOUSE:

The next traditional Irish Rambling House will be held on Friday, August 9th in Bruree hall, starting at 8.00 pm sharp. As usual, there will be a large amount of talent on hand to entertain with singers, musicians, storytellers keeping the craic going all night. There will be the usual cup of tea and nice bits to eat and a raffle. Everyone is welcome whether you just want to sit back and enjoy the entertainment or perform.

ROCKHILL AND BRUREE COMMUNITY HALL:

Rockhill and Bruree Community Hall is available for hire! Facilities include large hall with viewing space, stage, two badminton courts, hand ball alley, large outdoor space with outdoor lighting, kitchen. Hourly or nightly rates are available. Phone 086 056 5544 or contact a committee member.

GAA:

Senior Champions: In a game which never reached any heights of excitement, Bruree overcame Croom at Kilmallock to take the South Senior Hurling title. Conditions were very warm and the game was almost played at half pace. There was never little more than a score between the sides all through the game but Bruree came good at the end to win by a point. Bruree trailed by a point at half time in a very low scoring game with Kieran O’Dea and Michael Lane providing a point apiece and Kieran contributing three points from frees. Scores were hard tow come by in the second half with Shaun Riordan getting two from play and James V. O’Brien and Kieran O’Dea adding one each. Two pointed frees from Kieran O’Dea left the final score Bruree 0-11 Croom 0-10. Hugh Murphy presented the Cup to Bruree captain, John Paul Murphy, and the Man of the Match award to James V. O’Brien. The Bruree team was Eamon Sexton, Patrick Deady, John O’Brien, John Paul Murphy, Kieran O’Rourke, James V. O’Brien, Dessie Lenihan, Shane Mullane, Brian O’Rourke, Shaun Riordan, Gerard O’Dea, David Hogan, Paddy Kelly, Kieran O’Dea, Michael Lane, Stephen O’Halloran, Jack Potter, Declan Sexton, Brendan Hogan, Ronan O’Halloran, Christopher Sexton, Mark Noonan, Rory O’Shaughnessy, Patrick Carey, Mike Brouder, Gerard O’Brien, Daniel Lane.

County Fixtures 2013

O’Neills Sports County Senior Hurling League

July 28th Croom v Bruree 7.30pm

Hyundai Limerick Motor Centre County Senior Hurling Championship

August 4th Bruree v Murroe-Boher

South Fixtures 2013

Junior 'A' Football Championship

Weekend August 11th Banogue v Bruree, Weekend August 25th.Blackrock v Bruree, Weekend September 8th Bruree v Castletown/Ballyagran, Semi Final - Weekend 15th September, Final - Weekend 22nd September

Junior 'B' Hurling Championship

Saturday July 27th Dromin/Athlacca v Bruree, Saturday August 24th Bruree v Knockainey, Semi Finals - Weekend September 8th, Final - Weekend September 15th

Minor Hurling Championship

Tuesday August 6th Sean Og Hanley's v Killacolla Gaels, Tuesday August 20th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Final - Friday September 6th, County Semi Final - September 14th, Final - September 28th

Minor Football Championship

Tuesday August 13th Killacolla Gaels Bye, Tuesday August 27th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Sunday September 8th Killacolla Gael v Glennacurrane, Sunday September 15th Balbec Gaels v Killacolla Gaels, Finals - Weekend 22nd September.

Killacolla Gaels are a combination of Bruree and Castletown/Ballyagran.

CAR BOOT SALE:

The next car boot sale in aid of the Rockhill Bruree Sportsfield Development Committee will be held on Saturday, July 27th. The venue will once again be the ball alley next to the community centre right in the heart of the village. Sellers can set up from 8.00 am and the admission is €10 for cars or €15 for vans. The sale is open to the public from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and admission is just €2 for adults. Children are admitted free. Tea and refreshments will be available. Sales over the past few months have featured a wide variety of items - fresh vegetables, jam, marmalade and honey, free range hen and duck eggs, fowl, footwear, home baking, mats and carpets, books and games, toys, planters and dog houses and a wide range of household and fancy goods.

SYMPATHY:

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Gladys Hand, Birmingham, Kevin Reidy Rockhill, Jerry Hynes, Howardstown, Michael Byrnes, Foxhall, and John O’Connor, Dromina, who died recently.

KILMALLOCK FLOWER SHOW:

The 53rd Annual Kilmallock Flower, Vegetable & Cake show takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 24th and 25th, at People’s Hall. The show is open on Thursday from 3.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. The Cake Show is on Thursday from 3.00 pm. to 9.00 p.m.The Show closes on Thursday at 9.00 p.m. with the presentation of cups. Afternoon Tea will be available in the Hall. Admission is €3.

DEFIBRILLATOR:

A church gate collection in aid of the Bruree Rockhill Defibrillator Committee will be held at all masses in the parish on the weekend ofSaturday/Sunday, August 3rd/4th. The committee would like to thank you for your continued support.

FRESH FM:

A table quiz will be held in Goughs (Gearys) Bar in Charleville on Thursday, August 15th, at 9 pm. This is a fundraiser for a new radio station - Fresh FM - which will serve the south Limerick and north Cork areas. Subscription for a table of 4 is €20 and there will be lots of prizes. Come along and enjoy a good night!

BRUREE NOTES 2/6/2013

THANK YOU:

The recent church gate collection in aid of the Irish Cancer Society saw a total of €860 donated. The organisers would like to thank everyone who contributed for their generosity and those who helped for their assistance.

GREAT PHOTOS:

The appeal for old photos for an exhibition as part of The Gathering 2013 celebrations in the parish brought a great response. Two very enjoyable hours were spent scanning and discussing the photographs on Thursdaynight. A range of very interesting and historic photos were brought along. These included school groups from Bruree, Rockhill and Killacolla schools, sporting events, the first presentation of the Donncha O hArgain Cup for Sports Personality of the Year, the “Duke’s” party, fancy dress parades from festivals of years gone by, confirmations, communions, and many, many more. The photos evoked much discussion and reminiscing. Another opportunity will be available for people to bring along photos on Thursday, June 13th, so get searching for those treasured photos! In the meantime, contact John Harrold or Brendan Hogan for further details or if you have a lot of photos you would like to have scanned. Anyone away from home may email photos to brendan.hogan@emc.com.

RAMBLING HOUSE:

Look out for the next traditional Irish rambling house on Friday, June 14th in Bruree Community Centre.

GAA:

County Fixtures 2013

O’Neills Sports County Senior Hurling League

June 8th Bruree v Adare 7.30pm, July 6th Granagh Ballingarry v Bruree 7.30pm, July 21st Bruree v Ballybrown 7.30pm, July 28th Croom v Bruree 7.30pm

Hyundai Limerick Motor Centre County Senior Hurling Championship

June 16th Bruree v Adare, August 4th Bruree v Murroe-Boher

South Fixtures 2013

Junior 'A' Football Championship

Weekend July 7th Ballylanders v Bruree, Weekend July 21st Bruree v Galtee Gaels, Weekend August 11th Banogue v Bruree, Weekend August 25th.Blackrock v Bruree, Weekend September 8th Bruree v Castletown/Ballyagran, Semi Final - Weekend 15th September, Final - Weekend 22nd September

Junior 'B' Hurling Championship

Saturday July 13th Bruree v Castletown/Ballyagran, Saturday July 27th Dromin/Athlacca v Bruree, Saturday August 24th Bruree v Knockainey, Semi Finals - Weekend September 8th, Final - Weekend September 15th

Minor Hurling Championship

Tuesday July 16th Killacolla Gaels v Bruff, Tuesday August 6th Sean Og Hanley's v Killacolla Gaels, Tuesday August 20th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Final - Friday September 6th, County Semi Final - September 14th, Final - September 28th

Minor Hurling Competition (13 a side)

Friday June 28th Knockainey v Bruree, Final - Friday July 5th

Minor Football Championship

Tuesday July 23rd Killacolla Gaels v Bruff, Tuesday August 13th Killacolla Gaels Bye, Tuesday August 27th Killacolla Gaels v Cnoc Gaels, Sunday September 8th Killacolla Gael v Glennacurrane, Sunday September 15th Balbec Gaels v Killacolla Gaels, Finals - Weekend 22nd September.

Killacolla Gaels are a combination of Bruree and Castletown/Ballyagran.

CAR BOOT SALE:

There was a great turn out for the May car boot sale with lots of traders and customers attending. The next sale in aid of the Rockhill Bruree Sportsfield Development Committee will be held on Saturday, June 29th.

STEPPING STONES:

Bruree-Rockhill Community Childcare Summer Camp: Stepping Stones Playschool will be open from Monday to Friday, July 8th to 19th in our new premises for lots of summer fun activities.  Your child (age 3-7 yrs) does not have to be attending Stepping Stones Playschool to attend the Summer camp. Rates are very reasonable but remember that places are limited so get in touch with Brenda (087-1649755) for furtherinformation or any queries you may have. Stepping Stones will start an after school service in September

SYMPATHY:

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Betty Corcoran, Portlaoise, who died recently.

SKILLS SURVEY:

Charleville Chamber has commissioned a skills profile of the North Cork/South Limerick region to enable more effective promotion of the area as an attractive location for industry to locate and to better understand the development needs of the area. This initiative is supported by Ballyhoura Development Limited. Along with secondary research that is being put together, there is also an online survey available to be filled out by as many people as possible. The data will help provide a profile of the region with the hope of attracting industry and employment. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence. No response will be viewed individually - all will be aggregated and only viewed in composite form - simply click through, ticking each box as appropriate. The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. If you have any friends or family interested in working in the area and currently living elsewhere please pass it on.

Please follow the link - www.munsterskills.com  

BRUREE NATIONAL SCHOOL:

Bruree National School would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent annual church gate collection. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Best wishes to Kiara McCarthy who plays for Limerick in the Primary Game at the Gaelic Grounds at half time in the Limerick v Tipperary Munster Senior Hurling Championship game.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION:

The next meeting of the Golden Vale District will be held in Granagh Community Centre on Tuesday, June 4th at 8.00 p.m. sharp. The meeting will include a facilitated “Pitstop” consultation session conducted byCommon Purpose which has run a number of these sessions with different groups in the Ballyhoura Development area through 2012-2013. The main objective of these consultation sessions is to enable Ballyhoura Development Ltd to compile a relevant and strategic funding submission for the next Rural Development Programme (LEADER) and Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) for the period 2014 - 2020. Each “Pitstop” is a chance to engage with certain groups in the local community, to investigate their view of the region and what enhancements, ideas and suggestions they might have around how best to foster the strategic development of communities throughout the area. This will be done by challenging participants to look at how they themselves could make a positive change and by facilitating them to recognise what already exists and to identify what can or could be developed in their local communities.

As many people as possible from the community are urged to attend this District Forum meeting. If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact David O’Grady, Community Development Officer with Ballyhoura Development Ltd. at tel. 063-21008 / email: dogrady@ballyhoura.org.

DAY OUT ON THE TRAIN:

Charleville Chamber, in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, Fota Wildlife Park and the Titanic Experience, Cobh, is offering a special “All-In” Package for only €29.99 per adult or €19.99 per child on June 22nd. This includes return rail travel from Charleville to Fota and Cobh by train, admission to Fota Wildlife Park and admission to the Titanic Experience, Cobh. There is limited availability. For more details and to Book visit http://www.irishrail.ie/cat_offers.jsp?i=4830

LOTTO:

Lucky dip winners in last weeks Bruree GAA/Rockhill Rovers lotto draw were €50 Andrew Sexton €25 Dano Byrnes, Mike McGrath €20 Mary Durham, c/o Moloney’s bar, Francis Fitzgerald, Ann Potter.

GOLF SOCIETY:

The following were the prizewinners in the Bruree Golf Society outing to Tipperary: 1st Cian O’Connell, 2nd Liam Hogan, 3rd Larry Moloney, Best Lady Catriona White,. The presentations were made at The Hotel, Bruree, by Captain Hugh Hogan.

Hugh Hogan’s captain’s prize will take place at Charleville Golf Club on Sunday, June 30th.

The next round of the Daily Star competition is on Friday, June 14th, at Mountain View Golf Club, Kilkenny, with Ballyhale providing the opposition.