Heroes Honoured at Achievements Awards
The Aghabullogue, Coachford Rylane (ACR) Community Council held their first Achievements Awards last Saturday night in Coachford. The night was a tremendous success and 12 people from across the community were honoured for achievements in Sport, Community involvement and Industry. The ACR Community Council received many nominations from across the community. From these nominations 12 people were chosen to receive awards at the well attended event held in the Village Inn, Coachford.
MC for the night, Council Chairman, Peter Dineen thanked all those who came to acknowledge the wonderful achievements of the 12 people chosen. Speaking to the award winners he said “The Community Council felt it was time to recognize and honour those of you that our community feel have excelled in their chosen field in 2011 and throughout their lives. All of you have started with a belief, a vision and a goal for yourselves. It is important for us as a community to take pride in your achievements, to be proud of you, to boast to those who will listen to us about the great and wonderful people that we have living among us”.
World silver medalist, Olive Lougnane was guest of honour at the ceremony and presented each of the nominees with their award.. At the end of the presentation ceremony one person from each category was chosen as the overall winner in their category.
The six people who were honoured in the sports category were. John Corkery ( Cork Minor Footballer), Stephanie Cotter (All Ireland Champion Athletics) Jessica & Emma Flannigan ( World Kick Boxing medalists). Joseph Dineen ( Irish Special Olympics Soccer medalist) and Dan Lane ( Rylane Boxing Club ) The three in the Community section were Nora Crowley (Active Retirement Association), Ciara Murphy ( Crumlin Hospital fundraiser) and Jack Murphy ( Aghabullogue Point to Point organiser). Those chosen for the Industry category were Denis Finnegan (Young Farmer) Kieran Doherty (World Gold medalist Electrician) and Dan Dwyer (Vegetable grower and retailer). A citation was read on each person as they accepted their award and the atmosphere in the room was electric.. Excitement built as the overall winner in each category was announced and the winners were presented with their trophies to tremendous applause.
The overall winners in each category were Jessica and Emma Flannigan (Sport), Ciara Murphy (Community) and Kieran Doherty (Industry).
Jack Murphy received the Hall of Fame award for his outstanding work with the Point to Point committee for over 25 years.
Peter Dineen thanked the sponsors of each category, Aghabullogue GAA sponsored the Sport s category, Coachford IFA sponsored the Community category, O’Donovan Engineering sponsored the Industry category and John Sheehan Accountants sponsored the Hall of Fame Award.
The Community Councilwishes to thank all of those who were involved with, contributed to and attended the Awards Night,. It was a resounding success, a great night was had and we can all be very proud of our Community Achievers.The Council would also like to thank all those who generously contributed to our Church Gate Collections, as were held last weekend at the Parish Churches, and which will greatly assist us as we continue to represent and work on behalf of our Community.
Coachford AFC
Coachford Premier Team advanced to the 5 round of the Munster Junior Cup with a 3-0 win over Cullen-Lattin. This was a superb victory for the Coachford team over a very well fancied Tipperary side.After a slow start Coachford dominated most of the game, Sean O’connor put the home team in front after 25 minutes, Keith Linzell hit a 30 yard free kick to the top corner to make it 2-0 on 40 minutes. After a great run Stephen Murray hit the ball to the top corner on the hour mark to seal the victory, Coachford easily saw out the game from there on .Best for Coachford on the day were Allen Molloy, Ciaran Lucey and Mark long .The boys face a much stiffer test this weekend against Carrick Utd in the last 16 of the competition.in Carrick on Suir next Sunday at 2.00pm.
The Under 12 team who were also playing a Tipperary side last weekend were on the losing end of a 3-2 scoreline. The boys played well but Templemore United were too strong for them. Coachford/Killanardrish went a goal up after 15 minutes as a result of a beautiful chip from Jack Oldham but three minutes later Templemore leveled. After half time the Tipperary side piled on the pressure and were very dangerous on the break and scored two more goals, one from a penalty. The young players from Coachford/Killanardrish battled back strongly and pulled a goal back with ten minutes to go and from then on tried valiantly to secure a draw but it was not to be. It was the teams first defeat this season and although the boys were devastated to lose they learned a lot from playing a very experienced side and will use this learning experience to progress in the league and the other cup competition that they are still involved in. The Under 17s return to the playing fields this weekend with a home game against Lakewood Athletic on Saturday in the Glebe at 11.00am. The B team play Richmond away in the Second round of the County Cup on Saturday in Wilton at 2.30pm.
Lotto
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto There was no winner of the €1600 jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 17, 19. The Lucky Dip winners were Daniel Field, Mary Buckley, Valerie Feeney, Anto Sheehan, and Mick& Pods. Next week’s Jackpot is €1800 and the draw will take place in Breathnachs Bar on Monday night.
Tea Party for the Fleadh
A Tea party will be held in the Launa Bar , Ballinagree on Thursday 23rd February, fundraiser in aid of the forthcoming Fleadh Cheoil Chorcai to be held in Macroom 11th, 12th & 13th May. Details 087 4187228.
Aghabullogue GAA
The U21 footballers campaign rolls on. The lads defeated Clondrohid in the league/Championship last Saturday in atrocious conditions. Their next game is against neighbours, Aghinagh in Carrigadrohid on Saturday at 3.30pm The U16 footballers also enjoyed a victory when they defeated Bride Rovers by 4 points.The Annual mass for deceased members of the club will be celebrated in Rylane on Sunday, 19 February, at 11.30 a.m.
ASH WEDNESDAY falls on, 22nd February. Masses will be as follows: Aghabullogue - 11 a.m.; Coachford - 7 p.m.; Rylane - 8 p.m.Trócaire boxes will be available next weekend. Each household is asked to take a box and contribute as generously as you possibly can to the Annual Trócaire Lenten Campaign. Thank you.
Aghabullogue GAA Club Shop will be open this Saturday, February 11th from 12 noon to 1.00pm, where they will be stocking a limited range of Jerseys, Hoodies, Tracksuits, Wind Sheeters, Shorts, Hats, Bags, Jackets and Fat Mans Pants. To order, please contact Denise 087-1302972 or Maeve 086-1263798.
Tipperary Invasion of Coachford this weekend.
Two Tipperary soccer teams take the long road to Coachford this weekend to play the local club in different cup competitions. On Saturday the Under 12s play Templemore athletic in the National Cup at 2.00pm and the following day at 2.30pm Coachford play Cullen Lattin in the 4 round of the Munster Junior Cup. Chairman Thady Delaney said “ This is a huge weekend for the club and both teams have done very well to get to this stage of both competitions. The U12 Coachford/Killarnardrish team have been playing very exciting football all year and scoring a lot of goals but this weekend’s game will be very tough for them as the Tipperary Champions are a very well balanced side. It will be an exciting contest and we are all hoping that our boys will advance. The Premier team are in good shape but have been suffering from a lack of games due to recent games being postponed because of the wet weather but we are hoping home advantage should even things up a bit.” A large crowd is expected at both games in Coachford this weekend.
Last weekend the Under 17s defeated Lakewood in the league by 3 goals to 1 and the B team beat Rathcoole by the same score in the Division 3 league. Next Wednesday Coachford u17s travel to Buttevant to play the North Cork side under lights in the 2 round of the Teddy Healy Cup at 7.30pm.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto results. No winner of the €1,400 jackpot. Numbers drawn were 5, 21, 26. Lucky Dip winners were Martin O Shea, Robert O Riordan, Mark O Mahony, Daniel Field, Desmond Murphy. Next week’s jackpot is €1600 and the draw will take place in O’ Callaghan’s Bar.
Achievements Awards
The Aghabullogue Coachford Rylane Community Council will host their first Achievements awards evening on this Saturday in the Village Inn in Coachford. There are 12 people up for an award from across the community and from different walks of life. There are six people in the sporting category, three in the community section and three in the Industry category. John Corkery (football), Jessica & Emma Flannigan ( Kick Boxing). Joseph Dineen ( Special Olympics) Dan Lane ( Boxing) Stephanie Cotter have all been chosen for their achievements in sport. The three chosen in the community section are Nora Crowley (Active Retirement Association), Ciara Murphy ( Crumlin Hospital fundraiser) and Jack Murphy ( Point to Point organiser). Those chosen for the Industry category are Denis Finnegan ( Farmer) Kieran Doherty ( Electrician) and Dan Dwyer (Vegetable grower and retailer). Speaking in advance of the awards, Committee Member, Deirdre O’Donovan said, “This is our first time organising an achievements awards and we were delighted so many people were nominated. We received nominations for a wide variety of people and these have been whittled down to 12 people for this year’s Awards. We are all looking forward to Saturday night where we as a community get the opportunity to honour these people who we are so proud of”. The ACR Achievers night starts at 9.00pm sharp and admission is free.
The Community Council are holding their annual Church Gate Collection this weekend.The proceeds will be used to assist the Community Council in its endeavours as it continues to represent and work on behalf of our Community. All contributions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
LOCAL MARKET, on Saturday next, 11 February, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the G.A.A Hall. With St. Valentine's Day around the corner, you can expect to find lots of goodies, plants, jewellery, gift items or healthy vegetables, to charm the love(s) of your life, mostly locally produced (the vegetables, that is!). A BIG NEW selection of books on display (proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul). A cup of Fair Trade tea or coffee will cost you €1, and you'd never know who you might meet, so come along. Your company and your support would be much appreciated. Thank you.
RYLANE BOXING CLUB is holding a ‘Super Tournament’, in Aghabullogue Hall, on Friday next, 10 February, at 8 p.m. Come along, and give your support to the local boxers.
AGHABULLOGUE GAAHURLING: All boys between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to attend the Hurling Alley in Coachford for the four Sundays of February, from 11 a.m. to midday. Hurling coaches will attend and players may attend for any length of time. Well done to the U21 footballers of Aghabullogue who defeated Macroom in the first game of the championship. The Competition is run on a league basis this year and Aghabullogue must play Clondrohid, Aghinagh and Blarney over the coming weeks. This weekend Clondrohid are the visitors to Coachford where they will play the hosts at 3.00pm on Saturday.The Under U13 Footballers will play Glenville in Glenville at 4pm on Saturday 11th February. in the league and the Under 16 footballers will play Bride Rovers in the league in Rathcormac at 12.30pm on Sunday 12th February.NOTICE FROM COACHFORD CARE OF THE AGEDCoachford Care of the Aged is an entirely voluntary local organisation that strives to help the most vulnerable in our parish and has done so for the almost 40 years that we have been in existence. As our name suggests, our priority is the elderly in our vicinity, particularly those who live alone or in isolated areas - we provide a monthly chiropody clinic in the Community House in Coachford, in addition to providing assistance where heat and food are needed and funds are low. We also arrange for the fitting and installation of personal and smoke alarms, as well as sensor lighting. However, given the current recession and the stark fact that many with young families are in dire need of temporary assistance, we attempt to extend our resources, insofar as we can, to also ensure their wellbeing - for who knows who will next be hit with an energy, school or other bill that we will be unable to pay and that may just send us spiralling into the depths of despair? We do NOT consider ourselves a charity, but merely an organisation that - we would hope - provides a stepping stone to stability and security for anyone that may need a helping hand, be it temporarily or on an ongoing basis. We do not judge and at no time to we ever infringe on the privacy or particular circumstances of those we are privileged enough to help at any given time, as confidentiality is at the very heart of our work and existence. In order to help us to continue our work, we would encourage the people of Aghabullogue parish to consider joining Care of the Aged because, the farther our reach, the more people we can assist in some way. If you are interested in putting your shoulder to the wheel and helping the most vulnerable in our parish, or if you find yourself in difficulty regarding any basic need, please contact John, at 087 6479112, Sheila, at 7334328, Therese, at 7434734, or Michael, at 086 8125272. May we again take this opportunity to thank all of you for your staunch support throughout the years and we look forward to the continuation of that support
ACR Community Council
The Community council has announced that the Achievements Awards will be presented at a function at Hogan’s The Village Inn Coachford on Saturday February 11 at 9.00pm. A huge number of nominations were received and the organizing committee has announced that there are nine people who have been nominated for awards in three different categories.
The Coachford members of the Community Council met with the area engineer Fachtna Keohane last week to discuss plans for resurfacing the roads in the village, drainage works, repairing of footpaths and repainting lines at the major junctions. Discussions also took place around improving the very busy road to the two schools, Fr. Patrick Sheehan Place and the soccer pitches.
Coachford Tidy Towns group will hold a clean up in Coachford village on Sunday the 5th of February at 11:30a.m until 12:30p.m. All those who want to help out should meet at the Millennium Park and clean from the Park towards the village, all volunteers are welcome. Please bring a brush and/or a shovel, gloves and hi-vis vests or jackets. There will also be a Tidy Towns meeting in Breathnach's on Tuesday the 7th of February at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Coachford AFC
The local soccer club enjoyed a 1-0 win over Passage last weekend in the 1 round of the County Cup with a goal from Padraig Harrington. This weekend the under 12s will play Greenwood in the league. The under 14s travel to Youghal on Sunday. U17s will play Lakewwod on Saturday at 11.00am in Coachford while the he B team will play Rathcoole Rovers in Carrigadrohid at 2.00pm on the same day. The premier team travel to Cobh to play Springfield in the 4 round of the AOH cup at 2.00pm.
Coachford AFC Lotto.
There was no winner of the €1200 jackpot this week. The numbers drawn were 2, 7, and 23. The lucky dip winners were Declan o Connell, Helen Barrett, John Hogan, Catherine Barry Murphy and Connie O’Sullivan. Next week’s jackpot is €1400 and the draw w takes place in O’ Riordan’s Bar.
Aghabullogue GAA
The Under 14 footballers entertain Ballinora on Saturday at 3pm and the Minor Footballers will play Western Gaels on Sunday at 12.30pm in Inchigeela
Bingo continues in O’Riordan’s Bar every Tuesday night and Poker takes place in Hogans on Thursday nights. The very popular 45 card drive is held by the GAA in the Community Hall every Friday at 9.00pm.
‘CIORCAL CAINTE’ nó ‘conversational Irish’ resumed on Tuesday evening Jan 17 at “The Village Inn” in Coachford, at 8.30 p.m. It was a very well attended gathering and all were in agreement that it was a most enjoyable evening, conversing through the medium of Irish. For all who are interested! We will be meeting weekly on the same day, same time and same venue. Our group welcomes everyone with a grá for speaking the Irish Language, even if competency is at a rudimentary level. Mar sin, bí linn oíche Dé Máirt seo chugainn (31ú Eanair) ag an am agus áit chéanna. Beidh fíor fháilte roimh chách!
RNLI FUNDRAISER AT GRIFFIN’S GARDEN CENTRE: Folk Singer Pat Kelleher is doing a fund-raising concert, at Griffins Garden Centre. Dripsey, on Friday next, 3 February, at 8.15 p.m. sharp, in aid of the RNLI life-jacket fund. Special guests on the night include Pat’s lifelong friend, Finbarr Clancy of the "High Kings", Maggie McCarthy, Dan O’Sullivan and Ricky Kelleher. Your support would be very much appreciated. Great night assured. Tickets - €10, will be available at the door..
BLESSING OF THROATS in St. John’s Church, Aghabullogue, on Friday next, after 10 a.m. Mass; in St. Patrick’s Church, Coachford, on Friday next, after 7 p.m. Mass; in St. Olan’s Church, Rylane, on Friday next, after 8 p.m. Mass.
PRE-MARRIAGE COURSES, for the coming year, in various locations throughout the Diocese of Cloyne, are posted on the church noticeboards. Couples are reminded of the requirement to give three months notice of their wedding to both Church and State authorities.
COACHFORD ACTIVE RETIRED: The next monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, 9 February, in the G.A.A. Hall, at 10.30 a.m. The meeting will be followed by some YOGA and ‘Exercise to Music’. Please note that the YOGA and ‘Exercise to Music’ will continue every Thursday - time will be announced at the meeting on 9 February. It is hoped to have a lively meeting, where everybody will be welcome. New members will be especially welcome. Activities include Short Mat Bowls, Aqua Aerobics, a Book Club, Bridge, Computer Classes (for all ages) and Art Classes - so there's something for everyone. Your presence and your company will be much appreciated.
SPANISH CLASSES will resume on Thursday, 9 February, in the GAA Hall, at 7 p.m. An ideal opportunity to improve your Spanish speaking and writing skills. For further information, please contact 086-8932074.
BINGO in Dripsey N.S. on Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Your support would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
AGHABULLOGUE GAA – HURLING: All boys between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to attend the Hurling Alley in Coachford for the four Sundays of February, from 11 a.m. to midday. Hurling coaches will attend and players may attend for any length of time.
AGHABULLOGUE N.S. – CALLING ON ‘OLD TIES’: Calling on all Aghabullogue National School past pupils - If you have any old / spare Aghabullogue National School ties at home that could be passed on to new pupils, the Parents’ Association would be very grateful if you could hand them into the school, at your convenience. Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Safe-Space will commence in Macroom Family Resource Centre on Thursday nights from Feb 2nd to 16th at 7:30pm-9:00pm.This program will provide simple information on alcohol and other drugs, a basic introduction to drug abuse and dependency, a space where views can be aired safely and a time for friendly interaction over a cup of tea.Contact Karen or Catherine for further information on (086) 8031109
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Coachford Notes
Coachford AFC
Coachford AFC enjoyed a hugely successful weekend on the playing fields this weekend. The Premier team advanced to the 4 round of the Munster Junior Cup when they defeated Kinsale on penalties after the game ended all square after extra time. Coachford net minder, Peter O’ Riordan saved two of the Kinsale shots to help his team advance. Coachford under 17s defeated Castlebridge by 4 goals to nil with the goals coming from Billy Casey and Dave O’Keeffe. The Division team played out an exciting 3 all draw away to los Zarcos in Millstreet and earned a valuable point in the process. The under 12 schoolboys defeated Passage by 7 goals to 0 in the first round of the Under 12 cup. Goals came from Liam Twohig, Jack Oldham, Luke Casey, Jack O’Connor and Adam Murphy. The team of the weekend had to be the under 14s who enjoyed a huge victory over city side, Greenwood in the 1st round of the under 14 Cup. Coachford/Killanardrish put 9 goals past the opposition with James Cotter and Matthew O’Brien scoring a hat trick each and Niall Barry Murphy, Sean O’Connell and Dean O’sullivan getting the others.
FIXTURES – The Premier team now travel to Tipperary next Saturday for the 4 round of the Munster Junior Cup when they will face Cullen Lattin in Cullen, at 2pm. At the same time the B team will play Passage in the first round of the County Cup in Carrigadrohid. The under 17s will playLakewood in ovens on Sunday 29 at 2.00pm.
Coachford AFC Lotto
No jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn, 5, 27, 28 . Lucky dip winners were Ben O Connell, Eileen Cooney, Terry O Shea, Mags Chipper and Stephen Crowley. Next week’s jackpot is €1200 and the draw will take place in Hogan’s Bar on Monday night.
CHIROPODY CLINIC: Coachford Care of the Aged would like to advise that the next Chiropody Clinic will be held in Coachford Community House on Friday next, 27 January.
AGHINAGH COMHALTAS: Tin Whistle and Fiddle classes, take place every Tuesday evening in Coachford Community House. Congratulations to Eileen Murphy, Main Street who won first prize of a holiday inPortugal in the Coachford/Killanardrish soccer draw.
Aghabullogue GAA
Tom Tarrant has been selected for a second year as coach to the Intermediate hurlers and Alan Buckley is the new coach to the intermediate footballers. We wish both coaches their selectors and players the very best of luck in this year’s campaign. The hurlers will take on Bandon in the championship and the footballers face neighbours Canovee in the first round for the second year in a row. The Club is holding their
Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday 28th January in the Castle Hotel ,Blarney at 8pm. Please contact Willie Barrett or John Tarrant for tickets.
Coachford Tidy Towns group are organising a clean up in Coachford village on Sunday the 5th of February at 11:30a.m until 12:30p.m. All those who want to help out should meet at the Millennium Park and clean from the Park towards the village, all volunteers are welcome. Please bring a brush and/or a shovel, gloves and hi-vis vests or jackets. There will also be a Tidy Towns meeting in Breathnach's on Tuesday the 7th of February at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome,
.Birthday Boys
Congratulations to John McCaffery and Andrew O’Riordan who both celebrated significant birthdays last weekend. John had a huge party at his home in the village and many people travelled from long distances to celebrate his half century with him. Andrew travelled to Ballincollig to celebrate his 60 and all his neighbours from Fergus partied long into the night with him.
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A large crowd attended the Aghabullogue GAA Juvenile Social in Coachford last Saturday night where medals were presented to the successful football and hurling teams of 2011. The chairman of the juvenile club, Michael Dilworth praised the players and their parents for the huge commitment they showed in 2011 in the new competitions organised by the County Board. He also thanked all the coaches and groundsmen of the club who helped to make 2011 a very successful year for the club.The medals were presented to the Under 16 football and hurling teams who won East region and county championships and to the Under 13 football and hurling teams who also captured East region and county championships. The medals were presented by the guests of honour for the night, Cork footballer's Eoin Cadogan and Paul Kerrigan. Presentations were also made to the players who made appearances on Cork underage football teams. Aghabullogue continue to be one of the most successful dual clubs in the county. Their belief is that there is room for both codes in the club and if manged correctly can offer a sporting outlet for all the young people of the parish.
Victory Dinner Dance
The adult section of Aghabullogue GAA will hold their Victory Dinner Dance on January 28 in Blarney Castle Hotel. Medals will be presented to the victorious Junior B hurlers and Footballers as well as the U21 B hurling team. This promises to be a great night where the success stories of 2011 will be recalled and hopes for 2012 will be the topic of conversation over dinner with neighbours and friends. Dancing will go into the night with music being provided by The Rogues. Tickets are only €25 and are available from any of the committee members.
Pub Theatre
Compantas Chorcai present "In High Germany" by Dermot Bolger, in the Village Inn on Fri January 20th at 9pm. Directed by Liam Weir, and performed by Gerry Motherway.
"An Irish emigrant in Germany tells his son about football, and about home, through the nostalgia for a match played many years ago. This is the story of Euro '88, the largest football event on the continent, and the Irish team are centre. The excitement is high for football fanatics like Eoin, Shane and Mick, all working abroad. They find themselves in Germany supporting the Irish team, witnessing the highs and the lows and the cultural divides that separate them. For these emigrant friends, home is no longer a birthplace. Home is where their team plays, and there will be many adventures on and off the field before the final whistle blows".
Coachford AFC
Unfortunately the Premier team suffered a heavy defeat to long time rivals, Park United from Mitchelstown last Sunday in the league. The home team were defeated by 3 goals to nil and will be looking to bounce back from this defeat when they entertain Kinsale next Sunday in the 3 round of the Munster Junior Cup at 10.45am in Coachford. On the same date and at the same venue Coachford Under 17s take on Castlebridge Celtic at 2.00pm in the league. The B team travel west to Millstreet on Saturday to play Los Zarcos in the league at 2.00pm.
Lotto
Once again the soccer club handed out money this week. The local lotto jackpot of €1,000 was won by Sahara and Daniel when their numbers of 2, 6,and 9 were drawn out in O’Callaghan’s Bar last Monday night. Lotto Co-ordiantor, Liam Casey said “ This is the third week in a row that we have had a winner and the fifth winner in the last seven weeks. Because our lotto is based on three numbers our supporters have an excellent chance of winning. Please get your tickets early for next weeks draw and who knows it could be you. “ The Lucky Dip winners were Olive O’ Sullivan, Mags Chipper, Threasa Cullinane, Sinead O Sullivan and Catherine O’ Flynn. Next week’s jackpot is €1000 in Breathnach’s Bar.
COACHFORD SWIMMING GROUP - SWIMMING HOUR, at Brookfield Leisure Centre, on Saturday nights, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., will recommence on Saturday, 21 January, 2012, weather permitting. All welcome. If interested, please contact Dolores, at 086-1702103.
BINGO in Dripsey N.S. on Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Your support would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
COMHRÁ AGUS CAINT ag tosú arís oíche Dé Máirt an 17ú Eanair 2012, ag 8.30 i.n., i dtigh tabhairne “Village Inn”, Áth an Chóiste. Bí ann gan teip!
Have you cúpla focal or would you like to learn cúpla focal (conversational Irish) in a relaxed non-classroom environment. Come along, again, to “The Village Inn”, on Tuesday evenings, at 8.30 p.m. See you there!
ART CLASSES, WITH BROTHER ALBERT, will recommence on Thursday, 19 January, in Coachford GAA Hall, at 8 p.m. New members welcome. For further information, please contact Linda, at 021-4382458 or 087-9932691
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Coachford Notes
Aghabullogue GAA
The Juvenile Victory Social is on Saturday 14th January at 7.30pm in Gaa Pavilion Coachford. Invitations have been posted to the victorious U13 & U16 teams who will receive their medals on the night. All selectors of all juvenile teams in 2011 are invited to attend. Special guests from the Cork Senior teams will be in attendance.
Please make sure to pick up a 2012 Aghabullogue GAA Calender. Packed with photos of many of our winning teams (hurling, football & camogie), there are also cul camps photos & sciath na scol winning team. Available from all local shops @ only €10
The Aghabullogue GAA Juvenile AGM will be held in GAA Pavilion Coachford on Monday 16th January at 8.30pm. All club members with an interest in juvenile matters are invited to attend.
FIRST LOCAL MARKET of 2012 will be held, in the GAA Hall, on Saturday next, 14 January, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, all the Local Markets fall on the second Saturday of each month, so mark it in you diary! It is hoped that even more people will visit the Market this year. The organisers of the Market wish to thank all who supported the Market last year - stallholders, customers, friends and the ever helpful FÁS staff. €692 was raised for the local Conference of St. Vincent de Paul, through the Book Stall, and there is now an even larger selection of books to tempt you. Congratulations to all the children who entered the Art Competition. The display was magnificent. Santa is enjoying a little rest before he starts getting ready for next year. Wishing you every blessing, good health and, if possible, prosperity in 2012. Follow the Market on Facebook for more information. Happy New Year!
Point to Point Aghabullogue Point to Point was a huge success last Sunday. The event being held for the 25th time, enjoyed glorious weather conditions and the crowds turned out to enjoy a wonderful day out. The races turned up surprising winners and the bookies weren't that much wealthier leaving the excellent facilities in Jack Murphy's property in Dromatimore. The Parents Association from Aghabullogue National School raised a tidy sum of money by selling beautiful soups, sandwiches, tea and coffee in the hospitality tent. The only disappointment of the day was that 'Wilcos Celt', the horse trained by local man John O'Shaughnessy was a faller early on in the race. The hard working committee organised this event brilliantly and everyone is looking forward to the event in 2013.
Play
‘In High Germany’ a play by Dermot Bolger based around the glorious Euro ’88 Soccer tournament will be performed in Hogan’s, The Village Inn Coachford on Friday January 20 at 9.00pm. This lively and entertaining one man show is performed by Jerry Motherway and directed by Liam Weir. Jerry has performed this play in both Liverpool and Manchester and the Coachford performance is his final show before heading off to Germany in the Spring to do an extensive tour there
Coachford AFC Lotto
The lotto is won again!!!!. Congratulations to Kevin O'Brien who won €1400 when his numbers 2, 4 and 19 were pulled out of the drum in Hogans Bar last Monday night. The lucky dip winners were Teddy Irwin, Mickey O Leary, Brian Murray, Michael Sexton, and Raymond Dineen. Next week the jackpot is a cool €1000 and the draw takes place in O'Callaghans Bar.
Soccer results
It was a mixed weekend for the adult teams. The Premier team enjoyed a superb away win over Leeside by 2 goals to 1.Unfortunately however the B team lost to Knocknaheeney Celtic in an excellent game in the quarter final of the President's Cup. The under 14s were in excellent form when they travelled to Buttevant and defeated the North Cork side 5-1. The Coachford/Killanardrish goals came from Niall Barry Murphy who netted two and Matthew O Brien, Sean O'Connell and Jason Cotter who scored one each.The Under 12s took on table toppers Bandon in Coachford on Saturday morning and played some breathtaking football to win 7-1. All the team were excellent and the goals came from Jack Murphy (2), Adam Murphy, Luke Casey (2), Tadgh O'Brien Bradley and Jack O'Connor. The defenders also played their part in this important result while goalkeeper , Joshua Martin pulled off a great penalty save earl on in the game. 
Soccer FixturesThis weekend the Premier team take on Park United in the Premier league on Saturday January 14th at 2.00pm in Coachford. On Sunday the B team are again on cup duty when they entertain Passage in the first round of the County Cup on Sunday in Carrigadrohid at 10.45am. The Under 17s also play on Sunday when they face Richmond in Coachford at 2.00pm in the league.
CLEANER required for Aghabullogue N.S. - 6 to 8 hours per week. Applications for the position should be addressed to ‘The Chairperson, Board of Management, Aghabullogue N.S.’, and should be made no later than Wednesday, 18 January.
2011 ACR ACHIEVERS: AGHABULLOGUE COACHFORD RYLANE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, is seeking nominations for the first Annual Achievers Awards. Please, nominate the local person, or group, you feel deserves to be recognised for their achievements. Nomination forms are available in all local shops and church porches until 15 January, 2012.
03/01/12
Women's Christmas will be celebrated in Coachford this Friday night. Pa Malley plays in Hogans and irish Coffee's will be served, while DJ Derek and Karoke will entertain the women in O Riordans Bar. The draw for the Coachford AFC ground development draw takes place in O'Callaghans Bar and one lucky person will be walking away a holiday for two to sunny Portugal.
The Aghabullogue Point to Point takes place on Sunday January 8 in Dromatimore. This is a great day out and a wonderful way to meet up with neighbours and friends. The first race is at 12.30pm and the last race starts at 3.00pm so get there early.
Nominations for the 2011 ACR ACHIEVERS awards are being submitted all over the parish and the boxes are filled in many of the shops. The closing date is January 15th so please hurry and nominate the local person, or group, you feel deserves to be recognised for their achievements. Nomination forms are available in all local shops and church porches.
Congratulations to Congratulations to Mary Twomey, Aghavrin, and Patrick Crowley, Fergus, Coachford on the occasion of their marriage on Friday, 30 December.
Coachford AFC
Coachford B team play Knocknaheeney Celtic in the quarter final of the Presidents Cup next Saturday, January 7th at 2.00pm in Carrigadrohid. In the Premier division, Coachford travel to Little island to play Leeside on Sunday, January 8th at 10.45am.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results. Numbers 13,18,25. No winners. Lucky dip, Carol Mc Auliffe, Mary O Leary, Eugene Hogan, Danielle Murphy, Emma Feeney, Dan Joe Finnigan (yt), Tony O Callaghan, Eilish Murphy.Next Week €1400 in O Riordans.
Aghabullogue GAAThe Aghabullogue GAA 2012 Calendar is for sale in all the local shops and from the club. The Calendar which is only €10 is filled with photographs from the GAA year. Well done to the Aghabullogue quiz team (Ella Curtin, Niall Barry Murphy and Tom Long)who represented the club and Muskerry in the County Final in Ovens on Thursday December 29th. The team came second and were only one question away from making the Munster semi final. The Juvenile Social takes place on January 14th in Coachford and Blarney Castle hotel will again be the venue for the adult social on January 28th.
Coachford Autumn FestivalThe organisers of the festival for 2012 have announced that the festival will take place this year on the weekend of August 17 to 19. The festival committee are looking for volunteers to join the group for 2012.
28/12/11
Last weekend was a weekend of Music and craic in Coachford. There was music in all the pubs and many people travelled home for the festivities.
The Village was also celebrating the end of Bachelor life for Noel Looney who finally tied the knot with his long term girlfriend Vicky.
The local hunt clubs were out in force on St. Stephen's day. Roovsebridge Harriers had a great day around Fergus and Nadrid while the Dripsey hunt covered a lot of ground from lower Dripsey to Inniscara.The Aghabullogue Hunt club was a wonderful spectacle and the horses and riders were very well turned out.The annual Playstation FIFA soccer tournament in Hogans Bar was won by Ian McSweeney.
This weekend DJ Derek will be entertaining the revellers in O'Riordans Bar on New Years Eve and Night Drive will be providing the music on New Years Day. Breathnachs Bar also has music on New Years Eve and on New years Day.
The Aghabullogue Point to Point takes place on January 8th. This is a great day out and a wonderful way to meet up with neighbours and friends.
2011 ACR ACHIEVERS: AGHABULLOGUE COACHFORD RYLANE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, is seeking nominations for the first Annual Achievers Awards.Please, nominate the local person, or group, you feel deserves to be recognised for their achievements. Nomination forms are available in all local shops and church porches until 15 January, 2012.
The Coachford Tidy Towns group's application for an amenity grant from Cork County Council has been approved
COACHFORD A.F.C Soccer Results. 6,12,24. No Winners. Lucky dip winners - Kathleen Lane, Sophie Martin, Siobhan Condon, Declan O Connell, Kathleen Murry, John Bob O Sullivan, Trish Murphy and Karen Martin. Next week;s jackpot will be €1200. The draw will take place in Hogans
20/12/11
Celebrating achievements
The ACR Community Council want the community to come together to celebrate and congratulate the achievements of members of the community for the first annual Community Achievers Awards. During 2011 there were achievements in abundance, both on a national and international scale. Nomination Forms are available in all shops in Aghabullogue, Coachford and Rylane and the council want to everyone to nominate those that they fell should be honoured. Closing date for nominations is January 15 2012.
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Coachford Players got the village of Coachford into a very festive mood at the weekend when they performed “Christmascellaney” in Hogan’s Bar. The show features singing, dancing, comedy sketches, mime and a wonderful choral set that brought the house down on both nights. The group have had a very busy year putting on two full length plays. They also took two plays on the Festival circuit, entered and won the Macroom one act festival and produce two one act plays in April 2011. The group will take a short break over Christmas and will then start planning for their next production in Easter.
Coachford AFC
Congratulations to The U17s who beat Midleton 5 – 2 in the league last Sunday, however there was heartbreak for the Premier Team in the FAI Junior Cup when they were beaten 4-2 on penalties against Bansha after it was 2-2 after extra time. Stephen Murray and James McCarthy scored for Coachford. Fixtures: The Under 17s take on Bandon in Bandon on St. Stephen’s Day at 11.am and will play Kilreen in Coachford on Monday January 2nd also at 11.00am.
Lotto
Another winner for Coachford. Congratulation to Nora Crowley who became the second jackpot winner in as many weeks. Nora won the jackpot of €1,000 when her numbers were drawn. The numbers were 4,8,23. The lucky dip winners were Eilish Murphy, Hugh O Shea, Nick Martin, Madge Martin, Teddy Irwin, Declan O Connell, Laura and David Hayes and Pat Murphy. Next weeks draw takes place in Breathnachs. Coachford AFC would like to take this opportunity to wish all their supporters a very happy Christmas and peaceful new year and to thank everyone who supported our teams and fundraising efforts during the year.
COACHFORD SWIMMING GROUP - SWIMMING HOUR, at Brookfield Leisure Centre, on Saturday nights, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., will recommence on Saturday, 21 January, 2012, weather permitting. All welcome. If interested, please contact Dolores, at 086-1702103.
CHIROPODY - Coachford Care of the Aged would like to advise that the next Chiropody Clinic will be held in Coachford Community House on Friday, 30 December
Aghabullogue GAA
Congratulations to the U13 footballers and Under 16 Footballers who both won county titles at the weekend. The Aghabullogue GAA calendar for 2012 is now on sale in all the shops in the parish. The calendar is full of photographs of teams who won titles during 2011 and would make a lovely gift for anyone with a connection to the club. Best of luck to the Quiz team who will represent Muskerry in the Scor na Nóg final county Final on December 29th
ADVENT WAITING - ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, COACHFORD: A Directed Advent Waiting Service, in preparation for Christmas, will be celebrated in Coachford Church next Friday, 23 December, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Service will include prayer, song and reflection. All are welcome, especially children and families.
CD launch
O’ Riordans Bar was the venue for the launch of the CD, ‘My Friend’ has been very well received and there are some excellent cover versions on it and would certainly make a wonderful stocking filler and only costs €10. All money raised going to suicide aware. Well done to Paul Reck, Danielle Vaughan , Derry Donovan, Catherine Vaughan , Dylan Merrick and Laura Hayes . And all the others involved in the making of it. Please support this great cause
ACR Community Council
The Coachford Community House is a focal point within the Village, situated upon a historic Site (the old Courthouse) and a location available to the Community for Meetings and other events. Rental space for the purposes of a small office is presently available. Coachford Community Playschool presently occupies the upstairs part of the Building. Coachford Community House is shortly to receive a makeover in the sense of the exterior is due to be painted. Lynchs Hardware in Coachford have generously offered to donate the paint supplies and Kevin Daly, Painter & Decorator of Fr. Patrick Sheehan Place, Coachford has generously offered to donate hisservices to paint the premises. Thanks and appreciation is due to them both.
Crime Prevention
Sergeant Ian O'Callaghan, Crime Prevention Officer with the West Cork Garda Division gave a very informative talk in Aghabullogue Hall on Monday. Sergeant O’Callaghan also gave a lot of advice on how people can make their properties more secure. He asked people to make sure there are no valuable items left on view in cars, make sure that people keep their back doors locked no matter how briefly you might be away from your house and if you have an alarm make sure that it is working and activated. Domestic properties are more at risk during the day time while a lot of houses are empty. The Garda asked all those present to be more aware of strangers driving around the locality, to look out for their neighbours and family and to report anything suspicious to Macroom Garda Station no mater how trivial people might think it is.
Community Crest
The children of Rylane National School have been hard at work designing a Community Crest, which has since been received for consideration by the Community Council. Thank you all! We would hope to receive entries from the other local Schools soon. The purpose of a Community Crest is to promote and enhance our
Community’s sense of identity and it will also be adopted as the official Crest of ACR Community Council. All are welcome and encouraged to make suggestions or to submit draft Crests for consideration. Please email acrcommunitycouncil@gmail.com or contact us by post addressed to Doug Lucey, Community Council PRO,
Knockaneowen, Coachford, Co. Cork. The deadline for submissions is 31st January 2012.
!3/12/11
Songs, Stories and fun at the Coachford Players Christmascellany
Coachford Players present ‘Christmascellany’ -a medley of singing, dancing and music to get you into the festive season, in the Function Room of Hogan’s, The Village Inn, on Friday and Saturday next, 16th / 17th December, at 8.30 p.m. sharp, both nights. A great night's entertainment guaranteed.
Musical Fundraiser for Suicide Aware
A group of people from Coachford have got together to produce a CD to raise money for Suicide Aware. The CD will be launched in O’Riordan’s Bar Coachford on December 17 at 8pm. The CD features some great cover versions and original pieces also. Derry O’Donovan, Laura Hayes, Danielle Vaughan, Paul Reck and Dylan Merrick want to raise money for the charity and to raise awareness of suicide and depression amongst young people. Derry said “ We are so grateful to all those who helped us to get the CD ready before Christmas. A lot of people came behind us with sponsorship to enable us to put the album together and we think it would make a great gift”
Successful Shoe Box appeal
Well done to the children of Coachford National School who donated over 100 shoe boxes in the recent shoe box appeal for charity. The Coachford children filled their box’s with toys and goodies for other needy children.
Coachford AFC
Coachford AFC have a huge game this Sunday when the Premier team travel to Bansha in Tipperary to play the hosts in the 5 round of the Munster Junior Cup at 2.00pm. In the third Division Coachford play neighbours, Strand United in Ballyanley on Saturday December 17 at 2.00pm. The under 17s travel to Midleton on Sunday to play the host club at 2.00pm. Last Weekend the Premier team won the 3 round of the AOH Cup when they defeated Hillington by a goal to nil.
Lotto
We Have a Winner. Congratulations to Pat Fitzgibbon who won the jackpot of €6,000 in the Coachford AFC lotto. Numbers drawn were 4 16 22Lucky Dip winners Nick and Pods, Gavin O Flynn, Tina Herlihy, Mary O Connell, John Buckley, Paul Murphy, Danny Daly, and Helen Barrett. Next Week’s jackpot is €1000 and the draw takes place in O Callaghan’s Bar.
THE IRISH BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE wishes to thank the 116 donors who attended the recent clinic in Coachford., helping to bring life and hope to hospital patients.
Aghabullogue GAA
The 2012 Calendar is for sale in all the local shops and from the club. The Calendar which is only €10 would make a great gift for Christmas and is filled with photographs from the GAA year.
The Club has decided to hold a scrap metal collection, from today through to Monday 19th December. The Club hope to generate some much needed funds towards the development of the grounds in Coachford.Currently our club are looking at a number of enhancement programmes which they are hopeful of undertaking in the near future. These range from better lighting, car parking facilities, to improvement of playing areas and upgrading of complex. These will be of great benefit to all our players and patrons, young and old.The club wants people to gather their unwanted scrap metal and bring it to the GAA grounds in Coachford. For further information please contact Denis Ring 085-2741199 or Pat Barry Murphy 086-8275854
SCOR
Congratulations to the Aghabullogue Scor na Nóg Quiz team of Ella Curtin, Niall Barry Murphy and Tom Long who have qualified for the County Final in Ovens on December 29th. Well done also to the Figure dancers, Set Dancers and Novelty Act who were winners in their categories in the Muskerry Final but unfortunately did not qualify for the county this time around.
QUIZ WHIZZ KIDS: Congratulations to the Aghabullogue N.S. Quiz Team of Conor Dineen, Aodán Healy, Tom Long and Paul Ring on winning the Sciath na Scol Sports Quiz, held at the Rochestown Park Hotel, last Wednesday, defeating schools from throughout the county, and answering a staggering 75 questions out of 80. Well done, to all concerned!
Coachford Notes
December 6th 2011
Shop LocalThe Community Council is asking everyone to consider doing at least some of their Christmas shopping in the locality. The council’s Chairman, Peter Dineen said “It is vital for all of us to shop local. We can all buy some of our gifts from the many wonderful shops in the parish and our food stores and artisan producers are second to none. We should also make an effort to celebrate the season in the local pubs and meet up with our friends and neighbours locally. The businesses have put in a huge effort to prepare for Christmas and we must support them and those that they employ. I would ask everyone to use our local post offices to send their Christmas Cards and parcels, use our local taxis and hackneys, think about gift vouchers from all the business’s and give some serious thought to shopping at home in Coachford, Aghabullogue and Rylane”.
THE CHRISTMAS LOCAL MARKET will be held next Saturday, 10th December, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Coachford GAA Hall, where you will find gift ideas galore, as well as some locally produced and Fair Trade food staples. Jewellery, sewn and knitted garments, plants, flower arrangements and wreaths, slate clocks, paintings and mirrors, cards, Third World handcrafts, aloe vera products, and much more. The Annual Painting Competition entries (from 7 local schools) will be displayed all around the Hall, and will be judged on the morning, and SANTA might get a chance to see them when he comes to the Hall at 10.30a.m., unless there are lots of children waiting for him. The proceeds of the Raffle will be for the local Vincent de Paul Fund. St. Olan's Brownie Guide Pack will hold a 'Lucky Dip' in conjunction with the Market. It can be amazing what you can get in the parcels for €1!!You can / may follow the Local Market on Facebook now, at Coachford Local-Market, but organisers would prefer to see you face to face enjoying a cuppa (for €1) and a chat.
Christmas Variety ShowCoachford Players are performing their wonderful variety show on December 16 and 17 in Hogan’s, The Village Inn at 8.00pm. ‘Christmascellany’ is a show of choral music, sketches, music and songs, all having a Christmas theme. The last variety show that the drama group performed was a huge success and with the Christmas theme this time around it promises to be a fantastic show and one not to be missed.
RYLANE BOXING CLUB presents a spectacular Tournament in the Green Glens, Millstreet, on Saturday next, 10 December, at 7.45 p.m., featuring New York Police Boxing Club, An Garda Síochána Boxing Club, National Champions, John Joe Joyce, Roy Sheehan and many more, including local boxers. Tickets - €15 (available from members or 7339001). Children - €5.
Musical Fundraiser for Suicide Aware
A group of people from Coachford have got together to produce a CD to raise money for Suicide Aware. The CD will be launched in O’Riordan’s Bar Coachford on December 17 at 8pm. The CD features some great cover versions and original pieces also. Derry O’Donovan, Laura Hayes, Danielle Vaughan, Paul Reck and Dylan Merrick want to raise money for the charity and to raise awareness of suicide and depression amongst young people. Derry said “ We are so grateful to all those who helped us to get the CD ready before Christmas. A lot of people came behind us with sponsorship to enable us to put the album together and we think it would make a great gift”
PageantCoachford National School is putting the final touches to their pageant which takes place next Thursday night in the Coachford Church. All the children have worked really hard with their teachers and the school’s Speech and Drama teacher Miss Whelton. The younger children will perform a short nativity scene before the main event . All the school children have learned a huge amount of musical numbers and scoured their houses for tea cloths and bathrobes to make up their costumes for the event. The parents Association have invited all the parents, children and teaching staff to a party in the nearby hall after the pageant for a well deserved cup of tea and some sweets.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS - BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT 2011-2015: Following are the members of the newly elected Boards of Management of the 3 National Schools of the Parish - Coachford N.S.: Jeanette Champion (Chairperson) and Fr. Peadar (Patron’s Nominees), Douglas Lucey and Evelyn Tarrant (Parents’ Representatives), Eileen Stritch (Principal), Lisanne Kelleher (Teachers’ Representative), Ester Goulding and Anthony Greene (Community Representatives)Aghabullogue N.S.: Joseph Healy (Chairperson) and Fr. Peadar (Patron’s Nominees), Philip How and Sharon Healy (Parents’ Representatives), Pat O’Leary (Principal), Laura Cronin (Teachers’ Representative), Catherine Murphy and Joe Foley (Community Representatives);; Rylane N.S.: D.J. Kelleher (Chairperson) and Fr. Peadar (Patron’s Nominees), Patrick Ahern and Órla Kelleher-Gillespie (Parents’ Representatives), Mary Buckley (Principal), Gráinne Murphy (Teachers’ Representative), Noreen O’Sullivan and Seán Buckley (Community Representatives). We wish all three Boards every good luck as they continue to build on the excellent work of all involved in the three schools. Sincere thanks to the outgoing members of all three Boards for their dedication and commitment, and for ensuring the pupils of all the schools were paramount in their discussions and deliberations and were always guaranteed the best of facilities and the best of education. It is important to acknowledge that the contribution of Board members is on a completely voluntary basis.
Coachford AFC
The A team had a great win over neighbours Macroom last weekend when they defeated the townies on a score line of 4 goals to 1. The B team secured a point in the league away to Bweeing drawing 2 all after a wonderful game of football. This week
the Coachford A team take on Hillington in the third round of the AOH Cup in Coachford next Sunday at 10.45am. Coachford/Killanardrish under 12s plays Churchvilla (Cloyne) in Cloyne next Sunday at 10.30am.
The Lotto is a massive €6,000 this week so make sure to get your tickets early. The draw takes place in O’Riordan’s Bars on Monday night. Last week’s results – Numbers drawn 8,11 and ,29. No winner .Lucky Dip winners, Terry O Shea, Olive Mary Michelle, Colm Vicky Jack, Robert O Riordan and Sheila O Flynn.
‘JACK & JILL JUMBLE’ - THANK YOU: The ‘Jack & Jill Jumble’ which took place on Sunday last, 27 November, in Coachford GAA Hall, was a great success. Hundreds of locals and also many from further afield turned up to show their support for a worthy cause. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves and there was a great sense of community coming together. Just under €5,800 was raised on the day, with donations still coming in. A huge ‘thank you’is due to everybody involved – from those who provided the home baking, to those who donated items for sale. Also, to Aghabullogue GAA Club for the use of the Hall, and everyone who gave their time to help out on the day. Most of all, thank you to the people who came out last Sunday to buy Raffle tickets, make a donation or to pick themselves up a bargain. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
GAA
Aghabullogue GAA club will hold an AGM on this Monday the 12th of December in the GAA Community Centre, Coachford at 8p.m. This is a great chance for all those with ideas and proposal for the direction of the club to come forward and get involved.
The club has produced a Calendar for 2012. The Calendar is a wonderful produced item and each month has a photograph of all the teams from this year who tasted success. The calendar would make a lovely gift and copies are available in the local shops and are also available from the club shop which is open this Saturday at the GAA complex in Coachford from 12noon to 1.00pm. The shop also has a range of Jerseys, Hoodies, Tracksuits, Wind Sheeters, Shorts, Socks, Bags, Jackets and Fat Mans Pants. To order, please contact Denise 087-1302972 or Maeve 086-1263798.
December 1st
Best wishes to those taking part in the Coachford Player’s production of "Brothers of the Brush" by Jimmy Murphy. The play takes place on the 3rd,4th, 5th and 6th December in the Coachford GAA Hall at 8pm nightly. Tickets are only €10 and are available at the door. The play follows the antics of three painters and their boss and is set in Dublin in the mid 1990s. Ireland has just come out of recession and the Celtic Tiger is just around the corner! Directed by Eugene O Sullivan, the cast includes John McCaffrey, Pat Lehane, Gary Murphy and Willie Barrett.
ANNUAL TOY MASS will be celebrated in St. Olan’s Church, Rylane, on Sunday, 4th December, at 11.30 a.m. These gifts of toys are much appreciated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, who distribute them to children who would receive very little, or nothing, for Christmas. Your generosity in this regard would be much appreciated. Boxes of sweets would also be very much appreciated. Thank you. Toys, covering all age groups, from infants up to 12 year-olds would be welcome, especially for the older age groups. Toys should be in good condition - nothing broken, with parts missing or pieces torn - good enough for anyone to give to their own children. It would help greatly if you would mark on your particular gift whether it is suitable for girl or boy and also what age group it is suitable for. Thank you for your co-operation in this regard. Your gift, no matter how small, will bring great joy to someone.
DRIPSEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION welcomes everybody to Dripsey Cross on Sunday, 4th December, at 6 p.m. when the Christmas Tree will be lit. There will be Carol Singing, and Santa Claus will be arriving.
COACHFORD AFC
Coachford/Killanardrish to represent Cork in Under 12 soccer.
The Coachford/Killanardrish U12 soccer team have qualified for the Munster section of the National Cup after defeating Wilton United on a scoreline of 4- 1 in a very tough contest in Carrigadrohid last Sunday morning. The home team got off to a great start when only after 5 minutes, central defender; Marc Dineen sent a wonderful clearance over the top and into the Coachford/Killanardrish forward line. Jack Oldham did some wonderful work to beat two of the opposition’s defenders before passing it to his team’s striker, Luke Casey who hit a rocket to the back of the net to set the mid Cork side on their way. 15 minutes later Luke Casey spotted the Leeds goalkeeper off his line and availed of the opportunity to chip the ball over him and into the net in what had to be one this striker’s best goals of the season so far. Jack Oldham scored the teams third goal five minutes before half time with a wonderful individual effort. It was the least that Jack deserved as he worked tirelessly in midfield all day and was outstanding for his team. The second half was a tough encounter as both teams energies were drained in the cold and damp conditions. Coachford/Killanardrish pushed forward and broke the Wilton United defence with 10 minutes gone when Adam Murphy passed a beautiful ball to Luke Casey who struck it beautifully for his hat trick and to put the result beyond any doubt. Although the score line will reflect an easy game for the home team, this was certainly not the case and the midfield and defence had to put in a huge effort to make sure this well fancied team from Bishopstown did not advance to the next round of this competition.
COACHFORD AFC Lotto Results. Numbers drawn 6, 8, 26, There was no winner of the €5,600 jackpot. The Lucky dip winners were Garry Daly, Trevor Cronin, John Hanlon, Declan Casey and Bobby Murray. Next weeks jackpot is €5800 and the draw will take place in Hogan’s, The Village Inn on Monday December 5.
Coachford A.F.C Weekend results: The Under 14s played out a 2 all draw against Richmond in the leaguie, Shane O Riordan and Killian Kelleher were the scorers for Coachford.The premier team lost out to Knockavilla in the 4 round of the FAI Junior Cup on a score line of Knockavilla 2 Coachford A 1. However the 3 division side defeated Buttevant 2-1. Next weekend’s fixtures will see the premier team take on Macroom in the league on Saturday at 2.00pm in Coachford and the B team will travel to Bweeing on Sunday morning to play the home side at 10.45am in the league. The Under 17s take on Blarney on Saturday in Coachford at 10.45am.
Tidy Towns
Well done to all involved in the Tidy Towns committee for the fabulous work that they are doing on the footpaths from the GAA pitch as far as the road to the river. This work was badly needed and they have not only made this part of the popular walkway cleaner but also safer as they have widened the walking area. The group now plan to improve other areas around the village over the winter months. The group continues to pick up litter in the village and they have paid particular attention to the recycling area near the Church. Chairman John McCaffery said “ We have been working hard since we were formed and there is no doubt that we are making progress but keeping Coachford clean and tidy is everyone’s responsibility and I would urge the business’s to up their efforts at keeping the village looking well over Christmas” The Tidy Towns Committee welcomes volunteers to help them in the clean ups and if you would like to join the group then contact Grainne at 087 9011083.
GAA
The County Semi Final of Scor na Nóg takes place in ovens on Saturday night. Aghabullogue GAA will be representing Muskerry in Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Novelty Act and Question Time. Your Support will be welcome.
AGHABULLOGUE CAMOGIE CLUB AGM will be held, in the GAA Hall, on Tuesday, 6th December, at 8 p.m. All members are please asked to attend.
Well done to the U16 footballers they won the League Final today against Aghinagh on a score line of 3-05 to 1-4
U15 Football County Semi-Final V Croke Rovers on Sunday Dec 4th @ 12 noon in Castlemagnier. Best of luck lads.
Dates for your Diary
December 10 – Coachford Farmers Christmas Market
December 12 – Aghabullogue GAA AGM
December 15 & 16 – Christmas Miscellany
24/11/11
Coachford Notes ACR Heritage (the Heritage Committee under the auspices of Aghabullogue Coachford Rylane (ACR) Community Council), are planning to undertake an extensive Survey and Recording within the Community of Aghabullogue, Coachford, Rylane & Environs. This Project will involve Surveying and Documenting Items/Sites of interest, Graveyards/Cemeteries, Built Heritage and the Recording of details from Individuals of a historical and heritage nature where appropriate. Following completion, it is hoped to possess a resource of great benefit to present and future generations, uniquely relating to this Community. It should also serve as an invaluable genealogical resource, assist in the promotion of our Community and act as a base for pursuing future Projects.
Permission will be sought, where appropriate, from Property/Land Owners and by their granting of permission and the affording of assistance, they will each be playing a very important role in protecting and promoting the Heritage of this Community for all, which of course should be appreciated.
Volunteers and offers of assistance are now being sought and anyone who is interested in getting involved in this Project is most welcome to do so. Please feel free to contact any ACR Heritage Member (Tadhg O’Riordan, Anthony Greene, Joan Hinchion [Aghabullogue], Doug Lucey, Mick Riordan, Norma O’Keeffe Barrow [Coachford], Fidelma Ahern [Rylane], email acrheritage@gmail.comor phone 086-0456554. Thank You.
Irish in PubsHave you cúpla focal or would you like to learn cúpla focal (conversational Irish) in a relaxed non-classroom environment? Come along to “The Village Inn” on Tuesday evenings at 8.30 p.m. See you there! Comhrá agus caint ag tosú oíche Dé Máirt, ag 8.30 i.n. i dtig tabhairne “Village Inn”, Áth an Chóiste. Bí ann gan teip!
COACHFORD CYCLING CLUB AGM, in Breathnach's Bar, Coachford, on Thursday 24 November, at 8.30 p.m. All current members and new members for 2012 season welcome.
"JACK & JILL JUMBLE": Following on the success of 2006 and 2007, a third "Jumble Sale", in memory of Baby John Foley takes place in Coachford G.A.A. Hall on Sunday next, 27 November, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.. All proceeds will be donated to "The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation", which provides home nursing services for terminally ill babies. A huge selection of high quality new and used household items, toys, books (3 for €1), pottery, paintings, brand new designer ladies’ shoes and much, much more will be on sale. Come along and pick up an early Christmas gift for someone and do your little bit for charity at the same time. Visit the home-baking stand for something tasty. Get your tickets for theSuperb Raffle (Draw will take place at 12.30 p.m.) - prizes include hampers and a magical family visit to see Santa atGriffin's. Complimentary refreshments. Should you have any queries, please contact Tanya or Joe Foley, on 021-7434887, or E-mail joentanyafoley@hotmail.com Thank you for your continued support.
NOVENA OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE 2012 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: A directed Holy Hour, using the Holy Family Monstrance, will be conducted by Fr. Pat Winkle, in St. Patrick’s Church, Coachford, on Sunday next, 27 November (First Sunday of Advent), from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The theme of the Hour will be Jesus, The Word Made Flesh. You are very welcome to attend this devotion, promoted by the Diocese of Cork and Ross and the Diocese of Cloyne, to prepare hearts and minds for the forthcoming International Eucharistic Congress.
Aghabullogue GAA collect trophies at Muskerry Scór.The Figure Dancers, Set Dancers, Novelty Act and Quiz team were winners in the Muskerry Scór held in Coachford last weekend. The Figure Dancers and Set Dancers faced stiff opposition from teams from Aghinagh and Canovee. The girls, Catherine Dineen, Shannon Murphy, Denise Crowley, Jessica O'Donovan, Edel Tarrent, Ellen Tarrent, Sinead Wilson, Julie Kelleher danced brilliantly on the night and were cheered on in every step by their very vocal supporters. The Novelty act, ‘Building Confusion’ was performed by, Jenny O’Riordan, James Byrne and Sinead Wilson and produced lots of laughter for all those present. The Quiz team of Niall Barry Murphy, Tom Long and Ella Curtin were excellent in every round of the quiz and it was obvious from an early stage that they were the team to beat. All the winners now go forward to represent Muskerry in the County Semi Final in Ovens on December 3
. Best of luck to the under 13 hurlers who will play Cloughduv in the Plate Semi-Final in Cloughduv on Friday night, November 25 at 7.30pmThe Under 16 footballers take on neighbours, Aghinagh in the league Final in rusheen on Sunday at 12noon. Congratulations to Greg Long Cork U15 footballer & Congratulations to Cork U16 Footballers Seán O'Sullivan & Evan O' Sullivan who received their medals at the recent Rebel Óg presentations .
Coachford AFCThe Premier team take on Knockavilla Celtic next Saturday in the 4 round of the FAI junior Cup in Knockavilla at 2.00pm. This will be a very tough test for the lads and they will require all their skills to progress to the next round of the cup.The third division team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lakewood Athletic last weekend, however the U17 team can try and get revenge for this defeat next Sunday when they will take on Lakewood at 2pm in Coachford in the U17 league. The 3 division team take on Buttevant in Coachford on Saturday at 2.00pm
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, at Coachford GAA Community Centre, Thursday, 1 December, from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please, support.
BINGO in Dripsey National School on Thursdays, at 8 p.m. Your support would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Coachford National School are preparing well for Christmas. They boys and girls have already donated to the Shoebox appeal and will be making a presentation to the local Care of the Aged at their pageant which takes place on Thursday December 15 in the Church. The cast of the pagant have been working very hard over the last number of weeks learning the songs and honing their acting skills for this very entertaining version of the Christmas Story. The Parents Association would like to remind people that the children have been busy designing their very own Christmas cards and these are for sale from the school or from the children themselves.
Drama Coachford Players will perform ‘Brothers of the Brush’ In Coachford GAA hall on December 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 8pm nightly.
RYLANE CHRISTMAS TREE – SPONSOR A BULB for the Christmas tree which will be erected outside Rylane Church and help to raise funds for Rylane N.S. The bulbs will be lit in memory of a loved one who passed away, in celebration of someone's life or in honour of anyone you choose, especially family members abroad. Cards and envelopes are available through the school, at Crowley's Shop, the Anvil Bar and after the 11.30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, at a cost of €5 each, and 3 for €10. The bulbs will be switched on after Mass on 8 December, and the schoolchildren will sing Christmas carols around the tree. (You can write the name of the person you sponsor on the larger card and put it in the envelope with your donation. These will be returned to the school where they will be laminated and hung up inside the church with ribbons. The second laminated, smaller card can be sent to your loved ones, letting then know you sponsored a bulb in their name).
Coachford Players present "Brothers of the Brush" by Jimmy Murphy, 3rd,4th, 5th and 6th December Coachford GAA Hall 8pm nightly. Tickets €10 at the door. The play follows the antics of 3 painters and their boss and is set in Dublin in the mid 1990s. Ireland has just come out of recession and the Celtic Tiger is just around the corner! Directed by Eugene O Sullivan, cast includes John McCaffrey, Pat Lehane, Gary Murphy and Willie Barrett
Many of our young boys and girls are taking part in the Scor Na nOg on this Saturday night at 7.00pm in the Gaa Complex in Coachford. Please come out, see and support these wonderful talented young adults as they represent The Aghabullogue Gaa & Camogie Club in the following catageories - Solo singing, Recitation, Figure Dancing, Set Dancing, Novetly Act and the Quiz . GOOD LUCK to all those involved.
16/11/11
Next Sunday (20) Broomhill Vintage Club in Coachford are organizing an end of year, Tractor, Car and Motorcycle Run (Classic, Veteran & Vintage). Participants should register at O’ Riordan’s Bar, Coachford from 11.00am. Entry for this event is only €10 with all the proceeds going to the Suicide awareness charity AWARE. One of the organizers of the event, Tim Flanagan said “ this run is being organised to give your vehicle one more run out before you garage the machine for the winter: The run will be an easy one for all vehicles and we are hoping for a good turn out. Entry is only €10 and tea and coffee will be available on registration”. Insurance for all vehicles must be produced and for further information contact Tim at 086 866 3729 or Peter on 086 844 7105. The Tractors and Cars will take to the roads from 12noon.
Saturday night is a busy one for the people of Coachford who are spoiled for choice of how to spend their evening. Coachford Flower Club is hosting a - dine with Friends night in The Mills Restaurant, Blarney(Christy’s Hotel newly-refurbished restaurant), at 8.30 p.m. Members and Non-Members welcome! Names to: Mim O'Connell (7334410) or Sheila Cooney (7334292). Rylane Boxing Club are holding a dinner and boxing event in the Rochestown Park Hotel, at 7.30 p.m. Music by Art Supple and his Band and finally the Muskerry finals of Scór Na Nóg take place in Coachford at 7pm. There is no excuse for anyone to say they having nothing to do this Saturday night. Go to Blarney or Rochestown or experience the original X Factor at the Scor in Coachford.
Coachford AFC
The Coachford Premier team enjoyed a good win over Blackstone Rovers in the third round of the Munster junior Cup. Rob O’Keefe scored the game’s only goal in the 75 minute from a free kick. Best for Coachford were Patrick Finnegan, Stephen Murray and Ruan Linehan. They now advance to 4 round of the competition where they face Kinsale in what will be a very tough draw
The Club’s third division team defeated table toppers Newmarket on a score line of two goals to one. Mark Sheehan and Finbarr O’Sullivan were the scorers for the Coachford side.
The Under 14 team romped home in their league encounter against Leeds defeating the city side 12-o with James Cotter, Mathhew O’Brien Bradley , Oisin Fogarty among the scorers. . It was an excellent performance under the assured guidance of Manager Seamus Murphy and sees them go third in the league
This weekend Coachford Under 17s play Blarney at home on Saturday at 10.45am in the league. The 3 division side will take on Lakewood Athletic in league 3B in Ovens at 2.00pm also on Saturday.
Lotto Results.6, 10, 27 - No Winner. Lucky Dip winners were Cara O Connell, Claire Feeney, Declan Kiely, Frank Buckley and Jack Healy. Next Week’s jackpot is a massive €5,400. The draw will take place in O Callaghan’s bar so make sure you get your tickets early.
"JACK & JILL JUMBLE": Following on the success of 2006 and 2007, a third "Jumble Sale", in memory of Baby John Foley (late of Oldcastle), takes place in Coachford G.A.A. Hall on Sunday, 27 November, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.. All proceeds will be donated to "The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation", which provides home nursing services for terminally ill babies. A huge selection of high quality new and used household items, toys, books (3 for €1), pottery, paintings, brand new designer ladies’ shoes and much, much more will be on sale. Come along and pick up an early Christmas gift for someone and do your little bit for charity at the same time. Visit the home-baking stand for something tasty. Get your tickets for the Superb Raffle (Draw will take place at 12.30 p.m.) - prizes include hampers and a magical family visit to see Santa at Griffin's. Complimentary refreshments. Should you have any queries, please contact Tanya or Joe Foley, on 021-7434887, or E-mail joentanyafoley@hotmail.com Thank you for your continued support.
ST. OLAN’S SOCIAL CLUB - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY at The Arches, Mallow, on Friday, 25 November. Bus leaving Rylane at 3.15 p.m., and Aghabullogue at 3.30 p.m. An ideal opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit and meet with old friends and new. If interested, please, contact Mary, at 7334322, or Danny, at 7339262, as soon as possible, so that they can determine the size of bus required for the outing. Thank you.
SPEECH AND DRAMA CLASSES, FOR 6 TO 13 YEAR OLDS are being held in the G.A.A. Hall, Coachford, from 5 to 6 p.m., every Friday evening. If you are interested, please contact Anita on 087-7445327.
THE LOCAL MARKET will be held at the GAA Hall on Saturday next, 19 November, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated. It provides a platform for local produce - baking, seasonal plants, vegetables, cheese, a variety of interesting crafts, charity/ bric-a-brac stalls and more. Proceeds of the bookstall go to support the local Vincent de Paul. You can enjoy a cup of feel-good Fair Trade tea or coffee for €1 only(!) with friends and neighbours and the children can have fun at their activity centre. Do check it out. Enquiries to Penny, at 7434946.
COACHFORD FLOWER CLUB:‘Christmas Demonstration with a German Twist’ by Hanah Heubach will be held on Wednesday, 16 November, at 8 p.m., in The Village Inn, Coachford. Members and non-members Welcome!! All proceeds will go to Cystic Fibrosis. Your kind support would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Congratulations to Joey Dineen on winning a MunsterGold and Silver medal for swimming, with Cork City Special Olympic Swimming Club. Joey also won a Munster Gold Medal for soccer, with Ballincollig Special Olympic Soccer Club.
Coachford National School are Champions in Lee Valley contest
Coachford National School secured a tremendous victory in the Sciath na Scoil final at Pairc Ui Rinn today when they beat Canovee on a score line of 4.02 to 3.04 in what was one of the best games played at the venue all week
Canovee got off to an ideal start when they scored a goal almost from the throw in and this was followed up 10 minutes later with another goal .Both teams were playing to the top of their ability and the standard of football was excellent. Coachford looked dangerous in front of goal with Luke Casey and Paul Dilworth always appearing to be a threat to the Canovee defense. With five minutes to go in the first half Alex O Donovan pulled a goal back for Coachford and David Thompson finished the first half with a point from a free.
The second half was another tight contest with both team’s defenders excelling in their duties. Marc Dineen and Tadgh Bradley were playing some outstanding football stopping everything coming towards them while the half back line of Daniel O Driscoll and Billy Dennehy were working tirelessly. The midfield pairing of Shane Tarrant and David Thompson began to have a major influence in the game. The half forward line of Alex O Donovan and Paul Dilworth were making probing runs into the Canovee back line and feeding the ball onwards to a Coachford forward line starved of ball in the first half. The full forwards, Aaron Doherty and Luke Casey were causing the Canovee defense a lot of concern every time that they got the ball and it wasn’t long after the restart that Luke Casey found the back of the net putting Coachford a point in the lead. Canovee then piled on the pressure and were rewarded with a point and this was followed quickly with a point from a free. Canovee were now a point up but Coachford stepped up a gear and with some brilliant play from Aaron Doherty and Luke Casey another goal was scored and put Coachford back in the lead with 5 minutes to go. Canovee then scored a point from a free and a goal which only narrowly beat the Coachford keeper, Dylan Martin. Canovee were now two points up. The Canovee midfield won the kick out and a blistering shot was heading towards the back of the net only for Dylan Martin to send it out for a 45 off his leg and saved what would have been an almost unassailable lead. This let off spurned Coachford on and after some tremendous pressure around the Canovee goalmouth from Paul Dineen, Paul Dilworth and David Thompson a goal was scored by Thompson to put the lads in green a point ahead with a minute left. Canovee were not about to give up however and worked hard to win the ball and score the equalizing point with the game going into injury time. Coachford then used all their experience and pace to move the ball quickly down the field and Luke Casey popped up again to save the day and secure the win for Coachford by scoring the winning point.
Once the referee blew the final whistle celebrations erupted. It was a tremendous game and Canovee were extremely unlucky to lose this contest but Coachford can be very proud of their victory and their hard work and never say die attitude stood them well.
Coachford NS – Dylan Martin, Marc Dineen, Tadgh Bradley, Daniel O’Driscoll, Billy Dennehy, Shane Tarrant, David Thompson, Paul Dilworth, Alex O’Donovan, Luke Casey, Aaron Doherty.
Subs: Joe Healy, Jack Murphy, Paul Dineen, Gregory O’Sullivan, Tadgh O’Leary Ashford, Sean O’Sullivan, Oisin Tomey Harris, Christopher Hockey.
Click here for more photographs form the Sciath na Scoil.
08/11/11
Technology brings villages together to answer questions
The ACR Community Council table quiz was a huge success last Saturday night. The quiz which was attended by over 180 people was held in the three villages, Aghabullogue, Coachford and Rylane. Each of the venues were linked to each other through an internet link. This was a very novel idea and proved to be a huge hit with all involved. The same questions were used at the three venues, Cremin’s Bar Aghabullogue, Hogan’s Bar Coachford and The Anvil Bar, Rylane with the winners from each village going up against each other for the overall prize and the glory of being crowned “Brains of the Community”. For the final round, the quiz master in Aghabullogue asked the questions over the video link to all the pubs and when the answers were totted up the team from Cremin’s emerged victorious. Doug Lucey PRO of the Community Council said “ The quiz was great fun and more importantly it showed how as a community we can work together for a common goal. It was a unique way in bringing us together and for a community with a huge history and heritage it was brilliant to see the way we embraced modern technology. The Village of Aghabullogue has the bragging rights for the next 12 months but already the other communities are looking forward to a rematch. We have to thank Sean Walsh from Cork Community Broadband and Community Council member Deidre O’Donovan for the hard work carried out by them to make sure the technology worked and proved to us that anything is possible if you have the vision and the will power to carry it off.” Click here to see the questions
Ceoil agus Craic
Aghinagh Comhaltas are holding a concert on Friday November 11 in the Briery Gap theatre Macroom. The concert promises to be a fabulous night of entertainment and will feature the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winners and many other talented musicians. The concert starts at 8.00pm and is a fundraiser towards the county Fleadh which is returning to Macroom in 2012. Come along for a night of great music, great fun and great craic!
Drama
Coachford Players take to the boards again this week. The drama group will take part in the one act festivals in Haulbowline and Cork on Friday and Saturday night. On Friday night in Haulbowline they will perform the play ‘ A permanent Signal’ and on Saturday night they will perform ‘The lesson’ in Haulbowline at 8.00pm and will then travel to the Cork Arts Theatre on Carolls Quay and perform the play again. This is a very busy time for the group as they are also in the middle of rehearsals for their major winter production, ‘Brothers of the Brush’ which will be performed in Coachford at the beginning of December.
Coachford AFC
Killanardrish/ Coachford under 12s enjoyed a well deserved victory in the 3rd round of the National Cup when they defeated Carrigaline 2-0 in Carrigaline last weekend. The game was a very close affair with both teams being careful not to concede any score early on. Both defences were outstanding and made the game a very tight contest. At half time the game was as close as it could be with no team scoring in the first 30 minutes. However on resumption, Luke Casey headed down the left wing and approached the goal at a tight angle and fired a wonderful shot which beat the Carrigaline goalkeeper. Finding themselves a goal down Carrigaline laid siege to the Coachford goal but the defence battened down the hatches and repelled all the attacks for the next 15 minutes. With five minutes to go Coachford scored their second goal following some excellent play from Midfield allowing Jack O. Connor to set up Luke Casey to score his second.
This was a brilliant team performance from Killanardish/Coachford with some particular match winning performances from Liam Twohig in goals and John McMahon and Adam Murphy in Midfield. Luke Casey again proved his worth in front of goals.
Team: Liam Twohig, Luke O’ Sullivan, Paul Dilworth, Marc Dineen, Connor Dineen, John Mc Mahon, Adam Murphy, Jack Oldham, Tadgh Bradley, Luke Casey, Joshua Martin.
Subs: Aaron Doherty for Tadgh Bradley, Jack O’Connor for Joshua Martin and Jack Murphy for Jack Oldham.
The Under 12 team will play Grenagh in the league on Saturday at 12.15pm in Grenagh.
The Premier team advance to the fourth round of the FAAI junior Cup after defeating Buttevant at home last weekend on a score of 4-2. The Under 14s also played Buttevant last weekend in Buttevant but lost on penalties 4-3 after a wonderful game where both sides scored 2 goals each during normal time in the Under 14 National Cup. The B team lost 3-1 to Los Zaracosa in the league. The Under 17s game was cancelled last weekend.
Next week’s fixtures
Saturday 12 November
Under 14 league - Coachford/Killanardrish play Leeds in Leeds Park at 11.45pm
Under 12 league – Coachford/Killanardrish play Grenagh in Grenagh at 12.15pm
Munster Junior Cup 2nd Round – Coachford play Blackstone Rovers in Monard at 2.00pm
Sunday 13 November
FAI Umbro Under 17 Cup 2 Round - Coachford play Avondale United in Coachford at 2.00pm
AUL 3B League – Coachford Versus Newmaket in Banteer at 2.00pm
Fundraising Draw Killinardrish / Coachford AFC have recently launched their latest fundraising draw. The proceeds from this draw will be used to get the second pitch at the Glebe up and running for next season.
The development of this pitch to date has involved the building of a concrete reinforcing wall along the southern side-line boundary and the insertion of a full drainage system, along with levelling and re-seeding work. The cost of this work so far has been in the region of €110,000.
To get it ready for next season requires a further outlay of money to provide a net barrier on top of the wall which runs to 110m long and also to install new goalposts and netting behind the goals. The pitch will be the main venue for the schoolboys teams.
While Coachford AFC is cognitive of the times we are living in, they feel that they have put forward a draw which is affordable to everyone and offers top prizes which include;
A week for 2 in a four star beach side hotel in the Algarve.
€500 sponsored by Dooniskey Construction
€300 sponsored by O’Callaghans Bar
€200 sponsored by TJ Lyons Footwear
Hi-If system sponsored by Murphy’s Electrical.
All the above is available at a cost of just €3 per line or for better value and more of a chance of winning you may purchase 4 lines for €10. The club would hope that people would be in a position to buy the 4 line option.
The club is optimistic of a very positive response from the public to this draw as they have always been very supportive in the past. The facilities provided at the Glebe so far are a testament to the support which we have received to date.
We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the sponsors of the prizes and to wish all who purchase tickets the best of luck in the draw.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results 07/11/11. 5, 21, 25. No Winners. Lucky Dip Kaitlyn Bradley, Susan Ward, Mary Spillane, Colm Vicky Jack, Olive& John O’Sullivan. Next Week’s Jackpot is €5200 and the draw will take place in O’Riordan’s Bar
Coachford AFC Lotto Results 1/11/2011, Jackpot: €4,800, Numbers Drawn: 16 - 20 - 22, No Winner,€20 Winners: Nance & Edel Downey, Christina O'Shea, Wayne Porter, Mags/Chipper, Mary Buckley
Aghabullogue GAACongratulations to the U13 Camogie girls on their great victory over Ballincollig in the Mid Cork Final last Sunday. In a closely fought final Aghabullogue emerged victorious on a score line of Aghabullogue 1-04 to Ballincollig 0-02..Cliona Healy had an outstanding performance scoring all of Aghabullogue’s scores.
Team:1.Ellen tarrant 2. Katie McCarthy, 3.Karena Curtin 4.Lisa O Driscoll 5. Rachel McElroy 6. Ella Curtin, 7.Ellen Smith 8. Ciara McCarthy 9. Megan McCarthy (captain) 10.Bronagh Hartnett 11. Amy o Sullivan 12.Cliona Healy 13. Clodagh O’ Hanlon, 14. Christine Lyons 15. Orla Buckley 16.Ella Browne,17.Anna Sheehan 18. Karen Dennehy 19. Julie Tarrant. Well done to the trainers of the team, Mary Moynihan, Eileen Healy and Nicola Moynihan
Congratulations to Michael Walsh and Emmet Foley who each won a weekend away in the Cork GAA Clubs Draw.
Aghabullogue GAA Club are opening a Club Shop in November, where they will be stocking a limited range of Jerseys, Hoodies, Tracksuits, Wind Sheeters, Shorts, Hats, Bags, Jackets and Fat Mans Pants. To order, please contact
Denise 087-1302972 or Maeve 086-1263798
Aghabullogue Camogie Club are ordering Club Gear , including Polo Shirts, Fleece Hoddies, Rain Jackets and Navy Club Polo's from O'Neills in November. If you wish to order any of these, please contact Eileen Healy on 087 6736364 before the 20th of November
01/11/11
AGHABULLOGUE COACHFORD RYLANE COMMUNITY COUNCIL is holding a Table Quiz simultaneously in each of the Three Villages on Saturday next, 5 November, commencing at 9 p.m. sharp. The venues are Cremin’s Bar, Aghabullogue - The Village Inn (Hogan’s), Coachford - The Anvil Bar (O'Brien’s), Rylane. The winning Table in each venue will enter into a three-way Final on the night, so as to secure one overall Table Quiz Winner. Technology permitting, it is hoped to have live feeds from each venue on the night, which can be viewed in the other two respective venues. Tables of four are at a very reasonable cost of €20, to be paid on the night. All proceeds will be used to fund the Community Council in its numerous ventures on behalf of the Community, so please consider attending and supporting this very worthwhile cause and do come early. And, of course, a great night is guaranteed!
Sciath na Scol football
The very best of luck to the Coachford National School boys Sciath na Scol football team who have qualified for the finals! The boys will play Canovee National School in the final on Wednesday November 9 in Pairc Ui Rinn
Aghabullogue GAA
Aghabullogue Juniors continued on their winning streak in the Mid Cork Division. The footballers followed up on the success of the hurlers when they defeated Iveleary to capture the Division 3 Football league Final on Sunday, 30th October.
The first half of this final was a close affair, with Mark Long recording the first score of the game. Iveleary then matched this with a point from play. Aghabullogue then recorded a further two points in the first half with Pat Walsh and Mark Long each recording a point from play. Ian O'Sullivan pulled off two great saves for Aghabullogue, which kept Aghabullogue in the game but they trailed at half time on a scoreline of 0-06 to 0-03.
Aghabullogue started the second half strongly and recorded the first four points, which pushed Aghabullogue one point ahead. The sides then exchanged the next few scores and little was between them. With five minutes to go, the sides were on level terms, however Aghabullogue pushed ahead with impressive scores from Mark long and Peter O'Riordan. Iveleary managed to record another point, however with the Aghabullogue defense on top form, it was not enough to overcome a determined Aghabullogue side! The final whistle was blown and Aghabullogue were crowned 2011 Junior B Football League Champions and Denis Finnegan lifted the cup on their behalf.
Team : Ian O'Sullivan, Ian McSweeney, Ger Hogan, Donncha Murphy, Alan Hogan, Tim O'Leary, Greg Murphy, David O'Leary, Michael Dennehy, Pat Walsh, William Harrington, Denis Finnegan, Michael Buckley,Peter O'Riordan, Mark Long.
Subsitutes: Eamonn Murphy for Michael Buckley.
Scorers: Mark Long 0-06 (2 free's), Pat Walsh 0-03, Peter O'Riordan 0-02.
Aghabullogue Under 15 footballers recorded an empathic win over Russell Rovers last weekend to qualify for the East Region final where they will meet Kilnamartyra.
AGHABULLOGUE CAMOGIE CLUB:Muskerry U-13 ‘A’ Camogie Final Replay - Aghabullogue v Ballincollig, on Sunday next, 6 November, at 11 a.m., in Castle Road , Blackrock. Your best and loudest vocal support would be much appreciated.
Coachford AFC
The under 12 team had a storming victory in the league last Saturday when they defeated Evergreen United 10-0. at home. The boys put on a master class of football with Luke Casey and Adam Murphy performing exceptionally well.
Both adult teams are in action at home this weekend. The premier team will entertain Buttevant at the Glebe grounds on Saturday at 2.00pm in the 3 round of the FAI Junior Cup. At the same time the B team will playLos Zarcos in Carrigadrohid in the league. The U17s team have a tough encounter ahead of them when they face Lakewood Athletic at the Glebe at 10.45am on Saturday.
Muskerry through the lens of Dennis Dinneen, a book of photographs from the Dennis Dinneen Collection, compiled by Seán Mac Suibhne, will be launched by singer/ songwriter Jimmy McCarthy at Fr. Ryan Hall, Barrett’s Place, Macroom, on Friday, November 11 at 8p.m.
The book contains close on 500 images of the Lee Valley. Religious events feature as do G.A.A., class groups, bowling, the hunt, Easter 1966, the flooding of the Lee Valley, Macroom Railway, shows, fairs, platforms, the Castle Ballroom, drama, the ICA, the FCA and lots of people at a great variety of events.
All proceeds from the publications go towards providing an extension to services at Macroom senior citizens centre, with a view to establishing a day care centre for Alzheimer’s sufferers.
Muskerry through the lens of Dennis Dinneen will go on sale at €20 at the Senior Citizen Centre, Macroom Bookshop, McCarthy’s Newsagents Macroom and on line at www.localbooks.ie from November 12 2011.
CEMETERY PRAYERS: Prayers will be recited in the cemeteries of the parish on Sunday next, 6 November. Following are the times at which prayers will be recited: Magourney: Immediately after the 10 a.m. Sunday Mass in Coachford. Aghabullogue: at 2 p.m and in Coachford at 3 p.m.
COACHFORD VIGIL MASS - CHANGE OF TIME: As and from Saturday, 5 November, the Vigil Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Coachford, will be celebrated at 6 p.m. (a change from the current 6.30 p.m.)
RYLANE BOXING CLUB DINNER SOCIAL AND BOXING EVENT, in Rochestown Park Hotel, on Saturday, 19 November, at 7.30 p.m. Music by Art Supple and his Band.
COACHFORD CARE OF THE AGED would like to advise that the next Chiropody Clinic will be held on Friday, 4th November.
Tractor run
Broomhill Vintage Club are organizing an end of year, Tractor, Car and Motorcycle Run (Classic, Veteran & Vintage) on Sunday November 20th 2011. Participants should register at O’ Riordan’s Bar, Coachford from 11.00am. Entry for this event is only €10 with all the proceeds going to the Suicide awareness charity AWARE. One of the organizers of the event, Tim Flanagan said “ this run is being organised to give your vehicle one more run out before you garage the machine for the winter: The run will be an easy one for all vehicles and we are hoping for a good turn out. Entry is only €10 and tea and coffee will be available on registration”. Insurance for all vehicles must be produced and for further information contact Tim at 086 866 3729 or Peter on 086 844 7105
27/10/11
Coachford takes to the boards
Congratulations to The Coachford Payers drama group who presented Geraldine Aron's A GALWAY GIRL at the inaugural Macroom One Act Festival. The actors, John McCaffrey and Louise Murphy-Lyons put on a wonderful production directed by Eugene O’Sullivan and emerged as winners on Sunday night. The group will perform in Kilmallock and Dundrum one act festivals next weekend with their production of Ionesco’s ‘The Lesson’ directed by Anthony Green and starring, Mary Healy, Penny Rainbow and Peter Dineen.
Coachford Flower Club – Dine with Friends in The Mills Restaurant, Blarney (Christy’s Hotel newly-refurbished restaurant), on Saturday, 19th November, at 8.30 p.m. Members and Non-Members welcome! Names to: Mim O'Connell (7334410) or Sheila Cooney (7334292) before 17th November..
Rylane Boxing Club Dinner and Social and Boxing event in Rochestown Park Hotel, on Saturday, 19 November.
Coachford Care of the Aged would like to advise that the next Chiropody Clinic has been moved from Friday, 28th October, to Friday, 4th November.
Change of Time Remember to put your clock/watch/timers back one hour next Saturday night, 29th October, before you go to bed.
Q mark for Coachford man
Congratulations to Paddy Delaney from Coachford who was awarded a National Q Mark award for his Centra Store in Aherla. The convenience store won a level 3 Emerald award. The awards celebrate the fantastic achievements of all those involved in the food and hygiene business, and highlighted the positive effect the Q Mark has had on their journey towards excellence.
Music for the Weekend
Coachford is the place to visit this Bank Holiday weekend as there will be music in the pubs on Saturday and Sunday night. There will be plenty of craic and great music when the very popular trio of Nigel, Kieran and Jim play their traditional ballads and lively modern Irish songs in Hogans on Saturday night. The brilliant band Allentown play in O Riordan’s on Sunday night and this excellent 5 piece group will have the place rocking on the eve of Halloween.
Coachford AFC
The under 17 team had a very comprehensive win over Macroom last weekend beating the town side 6 -0 in Macroom in the league while the second team earned a tough draw away against Kanturk.
Coachford AFC would like to extend their condolences to the family of Derry Hurley of Ballinlough who passed away last weekend. Derry played for Coachford for many years and was well thought of and respected by all who came in contact with him. Derry continued to support Coachford after his playing days ended and was a lifetime member of the club.
The Under 17s continue their league campaign this weekend when they will pay Castlebridge Celtic in Coachford at 10.45am.
On Saturday the premier team play in the 2 round of the Munster Junior Cup when they entertain Blackstone Rovers in Coachford with a 3.00pm kick off.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results
Numbers drawn, 1, 17, 29. No Winners. €20 Lucky Dip winners were Declan O’Connell, Bill Donovan, Dan Cooney and Daniel Field. Next week’s jackpot is €4800.
Aghabullogue GAA
Aghabullogue are Mid Cork Champions in B Hurling
Aghabullogue were deservedly crowned Mid Cork Junior B Hurling Champions on Sunday 23rd October following an emphatic victory over near neighbours Cloughduv. Cloughduv started the stronger of the two teams and had a goal on the scoreboard within the first minute of the game. Aidan Barry Murphy and Mark O'Flynn responded with a point each for Aghabullogue, however Cloughduv replied again with another goal and a point leaving five points between the sides. Mark O'Flynn reduced the margin by a point with a point from a free. Cloughduv cancelled this out with another point from play, but with Mark O'Flynn and Mark Long adding further points for Aghabullogue, there was only one goal between the sides. Cloughduv finished the scoring of the first half with two points from play, which gave them a lead at half time on a scoreline of 2-04 to 0-06.
Kevin Finnegan opened the scoring of the second half with a great point from play for Aghabullogue, however Cloughduv quickly replied with a point from play. Mark O'Flynn added another point for Aghabullogue with a great point from a free, however Cloughduv again responded with a point from play. Aghabullogue upped their performance and with their backs dominating in defense and their forwards on top form, Aghabullogue recorded the next eight points, with Mark O'Flynn, Kevin Finnegan and Tim Buckley each contributing! Despite being down to fourteen men, Aghabullogue never gave up and showed great determination and strength of character as they came from behind to take the lead. Cloughduv did manage to record another score with a point from play, however Aghabullogue finished the game out with great scores coming from Mark Long and Mark O'Flynn. Aghabullogue ran out well deserved winners in the end on a scoreline of 0-18 to 2-07, on what was a very proud day for Aghabullogue! Team captain, Paddy Foley then lifted the cup on behalf of the men in green and white!
Team : Michael Buckley, Anthony O'Sullivan, Eamonn Murphy, David O'Leary, Paddy Foley, Denis O'Leary, Mark O'Brien, Tim Buckley, Thomas Barrett, Tim O'Leary, Aidan Barry Murphy, Mark O'Flynn, Kevin Finnegan, Ger Hogan, Mark Long.
Subsitutes: Kevin Kennedy for Ger Hogan, Joe Ronan for Mark Long.
Scorers: Mark O'Flynn 0-12 (0-08 free's), Mark Long 0-02, Kevin Finnegan 0-02, Aidan Barry Murphy 0-01, Tim Buckley 0-01 (free).
Congratulations to the under 13 hurlers who qualified for the County final after defeating Newtownshandrum 4-10 to 3-05 last weekend. They now meet Blarney in the Final.
The Community Council is holding a Table Quiz simultaneously in each of the Three Villages on Saturday, 5 November, commencing at 9 p.m. sharp. The venues are Cremin’s Bar, Aghabullogue - The Village Inn (Hogan’s), Coachford - The Anvil Bar (O'Brien’s), Rylane. The winning Table in each venue will enter into a three-way Final on the night, so as to secure one overall Table Quiz Winner.. Tables of four are at a very reasonable cost of €20, to be paid on the night. A Raffle will also be held at each venue on the night, where tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to fund the Community Council in its numerous ventures on behalf of the Community, so please consider attending and supporting this very worthwhile cause and do come early. And, of course, a great night is guaranteed!
Broomhill Vintage Club are organizing an end of year, Tractor, Car and Motorcycle Run (Classic, Veteran & Vintage) on Sunday November 20th 2011. Participants should register at O’ Riordan’s Bar, Coachford from 11.00am. Entry for this event is only €10 with all the proceeds going to the Suicide awareness charity AWARE. One of the organizers of the event, Tim Flanagan said “ this run is being organised to give your vehicle one more run out before you garage the machine for the winter: The run will be an easy one for all vehicles and we are hoping for a good turn out. Entry is only €10 and tea and coffee will be available on registration”. Insurance for all vehicles must be produced and for further information contact Tim at 086 866 3729 or Peter on 086 844 7105
Aghabullogue Coachford Rylane Community Council is holding a Table Quiz simultaneously in each of the Three Villages on Saturday, November 5th 2011
commencing 9pm sharp. The venues are Cremins Bar, Aghabullogue - The Village Inn (Hogans), Coachford - The Anvil Bar (O'Briens), Rylane. The winning Table in each venue will enter into a three way final on the night, so as to secure one overall Table Quiz Winner. Technology permitting, it is hoped to have live feeds from each venue on the night, which can be viewed in the other two respective venues. Tables of four are at a very reasonable cost of €20, to be paid on the night. A Raffle will also be held at each venue on the night, where tickets will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to fund the Community Council in its numerous ventures on behalf of the Community, so please consider attending and supporting this very worthwhile cause and do come early. And of course a great night is guaranteed!
Killanardrish/Coachford U12s play Evergreen in Carrigadrohid on Saturday October 29th at 10.30am
DramaCoachford Players take to stage next Saturday night in the Briery Gap Theatre in Macroom as part of the Amateur Drama Festival. Coachford Players will perform the one act play “ The Galway Girl” starring Louise Murphy Lyons and John McCaffery and directed by Eugene O’Sullivan This is the first time the Coachford Drama group has graced the stage in the Mid Cork Theatre and all involved are looking forward to it an dare asking locals to support them. Rehearsals are a underway for the groups two other festival plays which are about to hit the circuit at the end of this month. The groups full length production, “Brothers of the Brush” is due to be performed in early December and rehearsals are progressing well for this.
SWIMMING HOUR has resumed on
Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Brookfield Leisure Centre. Pay per night. ALL WELCOME. For enquires, please phone/text Dolores, at (086)1702103.
Tidy Towns
Coachford Tidy Towns enjoyed excellent weather last Sunday for their village cleaning. Huge work was carried out on the footpath from the old hall site up as far as the National School and bags of drinking cans, litter and leaves were collected along the route. Overhanging branches were also trimmed back to make the pathway not only cleaner but safer for those using the route. Litter was also collected around the village and the area around the recycling bins was also cleaned. The Knockanowen area was also cleaned and this part of Coachford is looking excellent and is a credit to those who live there
Coachford AFC
Coachford are enjoying a brilliant run of form of late and their under 12 team, Killarnadrish/Coachford had another fantastic victory in the 2 round of the National Cup when they defeated St. Mary’s 7-0. The team of Jack O’Mahony, Conor Dineen, Luke O’Sullivan, Marc Dineen, Paul Dilworth, Adam Murphy, Joshua Martin, Luke Casey, Jack Murphy, Liam Twohig and Tadgh Bradley started nervously but after 10 minutes came into the game and started to stamp their authority on their hosts. Joshua Martin broke the deadlock after 15 minutes and Jack Oldham doubled the advantage 10 minutes later. The boys in green had a handful of chances in the closing stages of the first half and should have went in 4 or 5 goals up. The second half started with St. Mary’s attacking strongly but the solid defence of the visitors stood up to the test and after only 7 minutes Jack Oldham got his second goal and this was followed quickly by another classic from Luke Casey and a brilliant worked effort from Liam Twohig. Joshua Martin finished the game by getting two more goals and snatching his first hat trick of the season so far. John McMahon, Arron Doherty, Sean O’Sullivan and Jack Murphy played their part coming on in the second half to add fresh legs to the team.
Caochford’s Premier team progressed to the third round of the FAI Junior cup defeating Everton 2 goals to nil and the U17s had a very exciting game against neighbours, Strand United which ended in a three all draw.
Next weekend will see Coachford playing Kanturk in Division 3B in Kanturk at 10.45am on Sunday.
The soccer Club are organising a very ambitious draw with the first prize of a fabulous holiday in the Algarve. There are loads of other prizes and tickets are only €3 each or 4 for €10. Proceeds are for the ongoing development of the fantastic facilities at the Glebe. Tickets are available all around the village and from any of the members.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results
Numbers drawn, 2, 3, 30. No Winners. €20 Lucky Dip winners were Kathleen Murray, Nicola Moynahan, Martin Hubbard, Kate & Sarah O Callaghan and Dan Daly. Next week’s jackpot is €4600 and the draw will take place in O’ Callaghan’s Bar.
Aghabullogue GAA
Congratulations to The U16 footballers who defeated near neighbours, Aghinagh last Weekend. Well done to the U13 camogie girls on their great win over Cloughduv in the Mid Cork Semi Final. The girls now play Ballincollig in the Mid Cork Final on Saturday 22nd October in Ballyanly at 2pm. Best of luck girls!!
The Junior B Hurlers enjoyed a great win over Ballincollig in the Mid Cork Semi Final on Sunday and are now due to meet Cloughduv in the Mid Cork Final this weekend.
16/10/2011 Aghabullogue 1-13 Ballincollig 2-08
An inspiring display by the Aghabullogue men lead to an impressive win for Aghabullogue in the Mid Cork Junior B Hurling Championship Semi Final on Sunday. Mark O’Flynn opened the scoring with a point from a free for Aghabullogue. Ballincollig followed this with a goal, but this was quickly cancelled out by Aghabullogue with a goal from corner forward, Mark long following well executed passes from Ger Hogan and Kevin Finnegan. Ballincollig recorded the following two scores with a point from play and a point from a free, however Kevin Finnegan brought it back to level pegging with a great score from play. Ballincollig pushed ahead again with a goal and a point from play. Mark Long scored a point for Aghabullogue, however Ballincollig finished the scoring of the first half with a point leaving Ballincollig lead by 1-01 at half time on a scoreline of 2-04 to 1-03.
Ballincollig opened the scoring of the second half with a point from play but a determined Aghabullogue side worked hard and recorded three impressive points from play courtesy of Thomas Barrett, Kevin Finnegan and Mark O’Flynn. Ballincollig then added another point but Thomas Barrett and Aidan Barry Murphy replied with a point each from play, leaving just two points between the sides. Ballincollig added a further two points, however Aghabullogue upped the ante and following a period of sheer determination, they recorded five important points. Mark Long tapped over two points and with Kevin Finnegan and Thomas Barrett adding one point each from play, the sides were on level terms. With full time almost up, Aghabullogue were awarded a free and Aghabullogue centre back Denis O’Leary duely tapped the ball over the bar, which saw the Aghabullogue men lead for the first time in the match. The final whistle was blown and Aghabullogue won on a scoreline of 1-13 to 2-08. Aghabullogue now meet Cloughduv in the Mid Cork Final.
Team : Michael Buckley, Anthony O'Sullivan, Eamonn Murphy, David O'Leary, Paddy Foley, Denis O'Leary, Mark O'Brien, Aidan Barry Murphy, Tim Buckley, Tim O'Leary, Ger Hogan, Mark O'Flynn, Kevin Finnegan, Kevin Kennedy, Mark Long.
Subsitutes: Thomas Barrett for Kevin Kennedy, Joe Ronan for Mark O'Flynn, Ian O'Sullivan for Ger Hogan..
Scorers: Mark Long 1-03, Thomas Barrett and Kevin Finnegan 0-03 each, Mark O'Flynn 0-02 (0-01 free), Aidan Barry Murphy 0-01, Denis O'Leary 0-01 (free).
The best ‘Sparky’ in the world
Kieran Doherty from Coachford has earned the title of the best young electrician in the world at the World Skills games held in London last weekend. Kieran qualified for the ‘Olympics of trades’ last year when he won apprentice of the year at the national Skills Competition in the Electricial Commercial Installations Category in 2010. Throughout the last year he and his other 12 team mates in the Irish team have gone through rigorous training and have worked long and hard in preparing for the games in London. Kieran was taking part in the Electrical Installation competition and won gold in that category. His parents, Jackie and John travelled to London to support him while his sister Nicola and brother Aaron stayed at hope preparing for the hero’s return to Coachford with the Gold medal.
Kieran is a past pupil of Coachford Primary school and Coachford Community College and is currently in his final year in CIT. Douglas Lucy, PRO of the Community Council said “ This is a huge achievement for Kieran and we are all delighted for him. He has worked hard for this title and it is fully deserved. It is also a very proud moment for the community and for the village of Coachford. Kieran received his early education here in the village and his teachers, family and friends must be thrilled for him in winning the world title. This community continues to punch above its weight and Kieran’s win along with the all Ireland title won by the Broomhill tractor building team just shows how vibrant and focused the village is”.
WorldSkills represents the pinnacle of excellence in vocational training. Every two years, hundreds of young skilled people accompanied by their teachers and trainers, gather together from around the world to compete and test themselves against demanding international standards.They represent the best of the best, drawn from regional and national skill competitions held in 58 countries/regions. For Competitors it's the experience of a lifetime and recognition of outstanding achievement.
Tractor Building lands All Ireland title for CorkThe Broomhill Tractor Building team from Coachford won the All Ireland ‘Ferguson 20’ Tractor Building title last Sunday. The Broomhill team was in second place going into the final weekend in Cavan after picking up wins in two previous rounds during the summer. Broomhill built the Ferguson Tractor in 7minutes 40 seconds and won the title as the team from Donegal who were in the lead coming into the final round were penalized for breaking the rules during their build.
Sam Heaphy of the Irish Vintage Scene magazine presenting the All Ireland trophy to John Joe Dennehy, captain of the Broomhill Tractor Building team from Coachford. Also included in the photograph are Tadgh Murphy, team manager and team members Bobby Roche, Danny Martin and Greg Cronin.
This is the second time in three years that Broomhill have captured the All Ireland title in what is one of the most unusual sports in the country. The members of the team, Greg Cronin, Danny Martin, John Joe Dennehy and Bobby Roche have trained all year for the builds and defeated teams from Galway, Tyrone and Donegal to win the All Ireland trophy. Broomhill also won the title for fastest build of the year which they achieved in Galway in July on a time of 6 minutes 52 seconds.
The team manager, Tadgh Murphy said “ We are absolutely thrilled to bring an All Ireland trophy home to Cork again. It was extremely tough to win this year but the lads were superb and put their heart and soul into winning this. They trained really hard, doing weights and fitness work so they could compete at this level. Building a tractor in just over 7 and half minutes is a great achievement and we are very proud of the team”.
The team is now looking forward to next years championship and are even looking at entering a women’s tractor building team for the competition in 2012.
COACHFORD FLOWER CLUB: Talk on Gardening, by Liam Griffen, on Wednesday, 19 October, at 8 p.m., in The Village Inn, Coachford. Members and Non-Members Welcome!!
Aghabullogue GAA
Aghabullogue Under 10s won the Nelie Twomey Under 10 football tournament last weekend. The tournament hosted by the Canovee club is a huge day out for all the teams in the area . Aghabullogue had victories over Aghinagh, Canovee, Kilmurry and Clondrohid to win the tournament. The Junior B Footballers beat Grenagh in the semi final of the league and now face Iveleary in the final.
Coachford AFC
Coachford AFC had a very successful round of games last weekend. The Premier team enjoyed a 3 –0 away win over St. John Boscos in the second round of the AOH cup and the second team comprehensively defeated Rathcoole Rovers 6-1 in the league while the Under 17s had a very good win at home over Mallow in the U17 FAI Cup on a score line of 2 -1. Fixtures for next weekend: Coachford A team will play Everton in Coachford on Saturday at 3pm in the 2 round of the FAI junior Cup. On Sunday the U17s will play Strand United in Ballyanley at 3pm. The Under 12s will play St. Mary’s in Kilcully in the 2 round of the National Cup on Sunday at 12.15pm.
Lotto
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results: Numbers drawn, 4, 7, 23. There was no winner of the €4,200 jackpot. €20 Lucky Dip winners: Declan Casey, Paul Murphy, Paddy Purcell, Martha Nolan and Jean Hogan. Next Week’s Jackpot is €4400. The draw will take place in O’ Riordan’s Bar.
Tim Holland of Ross Oil presenting a set of gear to Killinardrish/Coachford U14 schoolboys soccer manager Seamus Murphy. Also in picture are U14 players Oisin Fogarty (Captain) & Jack Murphy. Picture: Declan O' Connell
50 years of love and marraig
Congratulations to Mick and Eileen Cooney, Cork Road Coachford who celebrated their 50 wedding anniversary last weekend with family, friends and neighbours in the Village inn Coachford. A great night was enjoyed by the large group of well wishers and the happy couple showed off what excellent dancers they still are. Those present on the night enjoyed some beautiful food, wonderful music and loads of fun, banter and craic. The party, organised by the popular couple’s four daughters, Liz, Ursula, Pauline and Michelle went on late into the night. Great effort was put into organising the Anniversary party with many of the original wedding photographs from 1961 on display. Eileen and Mick Cooney at their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations
Coachford Tidy Towns The next Village Clean-up will take place on Sunday, 16 October, at 11:30 a.m., in the Village and Knockaneowen areas. Meet at the Church Car Park, at 11:30, with brushes, high-visibility vests and ‘elbow grease’.
LOCAL MARKET will be held on Saturday next, 15 October, in the GAA Hall, Coachford, from 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Usual stalls and products to view and enjoy. Fun for Kids a with a free art table. Café for adults to have a cuppa and a chat. Local Vegetables, Cheese, baking, plants and much much more.
LEE VALLEY VINTAGE CAR AND TRACTOR RUN
Sunday, October 23rd in Ballyanly Inniscarra Community Centre
Sign in @10.30and roll out @11.30
and back after run for a BBQ
In aid of The Children's Leukaemia Unit in The Mercy Hospital, Cork and Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin,
Contact Denis Dineen on 0217334421 or 0877460807
Coachford Community College held an open day last Saturday to show sixth class students from primary schools in its catchment area what the college has to offer them. Future students were given a tour of the school and met some of the teachers that they would be engaging with in 2012. Students from the college were also in attendance to show the impressive facilities at the school and to offer advice to those planning on coming to the school. The Science subjects, Music and Art were a huge hit with the many sixth classstudents that attended the open day and the biology, physics and chemistry teachers put on wonderful displays to explain what the subjects meant in a practical sense. During a very relaxed day parents were also showed around the school and were encouraged to ask questions of the teachers about how the school would benefit their ‘little darlings’ in the years ahead.Coachford Community College had 100 first years enrolled in 2011 and expects similar numbers next year. It is the only second level school in Mid Cork set in a rural area and can offer education through mutual respect in a wide range of subjects, facilities and activities. http://www.coachfordcollege.ie/
Coachford AFCThe Coachford 2 team progressed to the 3 of the President’s Cup after defeating Bweeng by a goal to nil last weekend. The Premier team collected a point in their one all draw against Knockavilla. Next Sunday the Premier team play John Bosco's in the second round of the AOH cup in Waterock Park at 10.45am. The Second team will play Rathcoole Rovers in Rathcoole also at 10.45am. The Under 17s will entertain Mallow at home on Sunday at 3pm in the Under 17 FAI Cup.
COACHFORD A.F.C Lotto Results. No Winner 3, 18, 26. Lucky Dip Winners Cara O Connell, Olive and Mary O’ Sullivan, Johnny Bob O’ Sullivan, Keith Linzell and John Roche. Next week’s Jackpot will be €4200. Draw takes place in Hogans
Aghabullogue GAA
Aghabullogue 2-12 Ballinora 1-06
Aghabullogue were deservedly crowned U16 Hurling Champions, following an impressive win over Ballinora in Pairc Ui Rinn on Sunday, 2nd October. Aghabullogue took the lead from the start of the game and never looked back. Ian Barry Murphy recorded the opening two scores for Aghabullogue with two points from free's. Aghabullogue mid fielder Sean Kelleher quickly followed this with an impressive point from play. Ballinora replied with two points, one from play and one from a free. Aghabullogue added six further points to their tally, with Sean O'Sullivan scoring two points from free's and Dylan Kelleher, Evan O'Sullivan, Sean Kelleher and Ian Barry Murphy adding a point each from play. Ballinora added one further point to their tally just before half time, leaving the score at half time read 0-09 to 0-03 in favour of Aghabullogue.
Ballinora opened the scoring in the second half with a point from play but Ian Barry Murphy quickly cancelled this out with a great point from play. Aghabullogue goalkeeper, Jimmy O'Connor made a great save, which denied Ballinora a much needed score. Ballinora did however manage another point from play but with the Aghabullogue boys on top form, they continued to push further ahead. Aghabullogue substitute Oliver Lynch scored a magnificant point for Aghabullogue and this was quickly followed by a great goal from Rylane man Evan O'Sullivan. Ballinora scored another point from a free but Aghabullogue's corner forward Ian Barry Murphy added another one goal and a point to his tally, giving Aghabullogue a comfortable lead. Ballinora did manage to score a late goal but it was the boys in green and white who were deservedly crowned U16 Hurling CountyChampions.
It was a very determined and sporting performance by the Aghabullogue boys and much credit must go to all those involved in the team.
Team : Jimmy O'Connor, Tim MacSweeney, Cal Og Healy, Dermot O'Callaghan, Greg long, David O'Connell, Anthony Corkery, Sean Kelleher, Sean O'Sullivan, Sean Dineen, William Coakley, Ryan Dennehy, Ian Barry Murphy, Evan O'Sullivan, Dylan Kellher.
Subsitutes: Oliver Lynch for Anthony Corkery. Other Substitutes on the night included: James Byrne, Billy Casey, John Lynch, Christopher Duggan, Darren Furey, Matthew McCarthy & Daniel O'Rourke.
Scorers: Ian Barry Murphy 1-05 (0-03 free's), Evan O'Sullivan 1-01, Sean Kelleher 0-02, Sean O'Sullivan 0-02 (0-02 free's), Dylan Kelleher & Oliver Lynch 0-01 each.
Coachford are keen to get their very own Queen
The Coachford Autumn Festival is being held this year From August 19th to 21st. The festival will feature a round of the All Ireland Ferguson 20 Tractor Build competition, a large veteran, vintage and classic car and tractor display, a High Nelly run and many other activities throughout the three days.
The organisers of the festival are looking forward to a huge attendance again this year and were thrilled with the large number of people that turned up to exhibit and view the wonderful range of vintage and classic cars and tractors in 2010. €3,000 from last year’s event was presented to the AWARE charity and the same charity along with some local groups have been selected as the main benefactors from this years event.
One of the highlights from last year was the High Nelly run when many of those participating dressed up in clothes from the period that the bikes travelled the highways and byways of the country. “It was like stepping back in time to the 1920s to see these wonderful machines back on the roads again. We are expecting the event to be bigger this time around and are looking forward to seeing many more men and women dressing up in the style of the 1920’s to the 1950’s and cycling whatever High Nelly they can find between now and Friday August 19 ” said Danny Riordan, Festival coordinator.
Last years Queen of the festival competition was a fabulous success and the organisers are looking for more people to take part this year. The Queen competition takes place on Saturday August 20 and all who took part last year enjoyed the experience. “There were 13 competitors at the 2010 event but this year interest is already very high and many businesses are anxious that they find the right person to represent them on the night so we are asking if there are any young women out there who would like to enter just let us know and we’ll get them a suitable sponsor”, said Paul Murphy, Secretary
Sunday the 21st is the big day at the festival when the tractor build competition will take place and the host club will be up against tractor building teams from counties Donegal, Galway, Tyrone and Cavan. Many people are expected to attend the festival for this event and to also view the large vintage car and tractor display, the old time threshing, tractor balancing, mini digger challenge, power pulling, farmers market, sheaf tossing, mini club of Ireland display, dog show, Pig on a Spit, Model Toy display, children’s sports, McFadden’s Funfair and lots more.
Tadgh Murphy Chairman is eagerly looking forward to this year’s event “last year was fantastic but the challenge for us is to make sure that we not only match last year but to go one step better. I suppose that we are fortunate that Coachford is so accessible to many people visiting the show. We also have wonderful facilities to hold the festival at the GAA grounds in Coachford and we are very fortunate that Aghabullogue GAA have come on board to support the community festival.”
McFadden’s Funfair will be in Coachford from early on Friday the 19th and the festival kicks off with the high Nelly run on Friday evening at 5.30pm and a 7 a side hurling tournament. Saturday will feature the Dog and Harrier show along with the Mini club of Ireland display, Power Pull, Mini digger competition, tractor balancing and the main event of the day, the Festival Queen competition and festival dance will round off a hectic Saturday.
For further information contact 087 2426343
FRIDAY:McFaddens Funfair
High Nelly Run
GAA under age blitz
The John McSweeney Memorial 7 a side hurling tournament.
SATURDAY:
Mc Faddens Funfair
Powerpull
Dog Show
Festival Queen competition
Tractor Balancing
Mini Digger Challenge
SUNDAY:
Mc FaddensFunfair
Classic and Vintage Car and Tractor exibition
Old time Treshing
Farmers Market
4th round A league,Ferguson 20 tractor build competition
Childrens Sports
Gaa Over 40's match
Model toy display
Tractor balancing
Mini digger challenge
Pet corner
Sheaf tossing
Pig on a spit
Many other events and sideshows to be announced over the coming weeks
