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Legion Newsletter Summer
2004
"Since May we've had the
Summer sun, with sunny days supreme.
The skies were blue - the
flowers in bloom, we basked as in a dream.
But sunshine all the time,
'tis true, won't help the crops to grow,
And recently - old Mr. Sun
is on a short 'go slow'.
But still, our rain is soft
and warm and things are getting better,
At least it keeps us here
indoors to write to you, your letter"
- so
get out your most cheerful brightest umbrella, it will
shelter you from sun or rain, as we take off on our usual:
TRIP AROUND TOWN:
In Strand Street Frank
Thornton, The Riverside Bar (formerly Pat Sullivan's) has
extended his premises to incorporate a spacious "Steak
House" overlooking the Dallow (with a long enough fishing
rod he could well include fresh- fish dishes daily!!). In
Banteer Road, just below Kanturk Hosiery Factory we have
Kanturk Tool Hire, manager John Linehan- of Coolageela, a
branch of Killarney Tool Hire operated by John and his
brother in-law Kevin Herlihy. They offer a huge stock- many
years of experience and an extensive repair service from
lawnmowers which look good enough for rally- driving to the
humblest garden equipment even if you only want "to hit the
nail on the head" they have just the implement!! In
Percival Street the proprietress of "Kanturk Kleaners", an
enterprising Newmarket lady- Mrs. Hannah O' Keeffe has
refurbished her premises and added a new dimension to her
dry cleaning business (originally O'Brien's Drapery - next
to Healy's). Her new addition comprises a varied stock of
costume and sterling silver jewellery and quality stylish
handknits in wool, silk and cotton by Donegal designer Edel
Macbride. Further up the street Bob's Bar, (proprietor Dan
Dennehy - son of the late Eily (P.D O' Connor and Bobs
Dennehy, Lismealcunnin) is having an impressive face- lift
and extension. You our more senior friends will remember
this Bar as the well-known P.D's (O'Connor) Dan's
grandfather). In Watergate Street the complex on the site
of Dicko's Forge and garden at the rear is nearing
completion and advertising retail outlets to let. "The
Indian Cuisine", evidently is not going ahead there.
The "Wheels of Fortune":
Very good fortune
for Kanturk Credit Union Cycling Club. Their
"mentor-Guardian Angel", Danny Curtin, Coolageela tells me
that they have won 4 out of 5 races in Dungarven and just as
we are about to "go to press" he tells me a Junior member-
Maurice O' Brien from Liscarroll won the All-Ireland (16 -
18yrs) 70 mile race. In Holland recently Maurice raced with
the Irish team and was the first Irish cyclist over the
line.
The Golden Age:
Lots of "Golden
Moments" to celebrate! Congratulations to "Blacksmith"
turned "goldsmith" - as Timmy Flynn, Bluepool and his wife
Peggy (nee Lynch) celebrated recently their Golden Wedding
Anniversary - also to another "Golden Couple" John and Dina
Sheehan Duhallow Hosiery Company and to the Kenneally
family, Central Stores, Watergate Street who on June 3rd
celebrated the 50th anniversary of the foundation
of their drapery business by their parents, Geraldine (nee
Howard, Strand St,) and the late Andrew. The business is run
now by Francis Kenneally and his wife Marie- daughter of
Denis and Ann Riordan, Electrical Shop, Percival Street. To
mark the event they had a big sale in all departments.
Deaths:
Please pray for the
repose of the souls of the following friends. Paddy Burke,
Murphy's Tce, Mill Rd., (late of C.I.E Staff, Banteer). Dan
Coughlan, Rockchapel and New Jersey - brother of Joan
Barrett (Billy's wife) O' Brien St. Jim Manley, Tailor and
Draper, Strand St. Breda Kenneally, Greenane (nee Walsh,
Castlepark) widow of Tom (Freemount Rd). Lizzie O'
Donoughue, Upper Bluepool, widow of Ned (Lower Bluepool).
Jerry Lawlor, St. Patrick's Place, (Dispensary House).
Imelda Cronin, Dublin and Greenane (née O' Connell, Kilroe).
Eileen Hickey, Mill Rd., wife of David retired from England
(née Lehane Dromalour). Patrick Curtin, England - late of
Upper Bluepool. Davie Jones - Curragh (late of Strand
St.). Eily O' Leary, Glountycomade. Maureen Jones, wife of
Frank, Inchwell and Greenane (née O' Connor, Greenane).
Esther Riordan, Kilcaskin. Tony Loder, England (husband of
Mary McAuliffe, Hospital Hill, daughter of Josie (née
O'Sullivan) and the late Paddy).
Bridie Lane,
Newmarket (née Aherne, Lismire).
May they Rest In Peace.
From Cloyne to U.S.A:
Fr. Tommy Lane,
son of Tom and Peg, Greenfield moves from his curacy in
Rathhcormac, Cloyne Diocese to the U.S.A. next month. Fr
Tommy has been appointed Assistant Professor of Sacred
Scripture in Mt. St. Mary's Seminary Emmitsburg, Maryland,
U.S.A. This is the second largest Seminary in the U.S. The
Friars for E.W.T.N., the Catholic T.V channel also do their
priestly formation there. Fr. Tommy did a Doctorate in
Biblical Theology in Rome before taking up parish work in
Cloyne Diocese.
"To Sleep - Perchance to Dream":
Don’t know if
William Shakespeare heard of "Ardrahan Lullaby Milk" which
would undoubtedly improve the quality of his dreams if not
his literacy skills! This is the latest addition to the
famous "Ardrahan Cheese" produced by Mary Burns on her very
progressive farm. This "morning milk" contains high levels
of the sleep inducing substance MELATONIN which has been
scientifically shown to produce and improve sleeping quality
including Jet Lag - this is according to the Lancet Medical
Journal 1995. The label says - "a regular mug of Lullaby
Milk should help you to establish a good pattern of sleep" -
one of the " to be taken less seriously" cures for insomnia
is of course "sleep on the edge of the bed and you're sure
TO DROP OFF"!! Sweet Dreams!
DART :
The very popular I.R.D
Duhallow initiative DART - Duhallow Area Rural Transport is
now providing transport to Mallow Hospital for daily
appointments. A new route is now added to the existing
services which run to Kanturk from surrounding villages to
enable Senior Citizens to shop, visit a doctor, or socialise
with friends in town - this new route is to Millstreet
Country Park - from Rockchapel, Meelin, Newmarket, Kanturk
and Banteer every Tuesday. The bus arrives at Millstreet
Country Park at 12.30pm and visitors may have lunch there,
enjoy a guided tour, Bingo and musical entertainment - This
service certainly makes Duhallow an Independent State of Tír
na n-Óg.
MARRIAGES:
We wish many happy years of marriage to Eric Brown,
Greenfield (son of Michael, Percival Street and Ann née
Donnellon, Church Street, and Ann Marie O'Connor, Kippagh.
Carol McSweeney, Coongeel (daughter of Andy and Helen (née
Hartnett) and Tadhg O'Connor, Dromina. Margaret O'Neill,
Lismire, daughter of Jerh and Rita (née Ahern - Lismire) and
Dan Sherlock, Cork. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Curragh,
(daughter of Una and Derry (son of the late Dermot and
Norrie née Breen) and Michael Sheehan, Bruruee. Denise
McAuliffe, Strand Street (daughter of Dion - Principal B.N.S.
and Patsy (nee Browne, daughter of Nellie (née Breen,
O'Brien Street) and the late Michael) and Clive Hooper of
Kent, England. Brenda O'Riordan, Mallow Road (daughter of
Michael & Mary - Prop. Cosey Cinema) and David Conway,
Mallow. Here are some words of wisdom - from some author
called Sydney Smith - "MARRIAGE resembles a pair of shears
so joined that they cannont be separated, often moving in
opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes
between them" - and then, there was a gold-digger aging
widow who erected a head stone to her late husband stating!
"The light of my life went out" within months, she met an
eligible multi- millionaire and added to the inscription on
the stone " but I STRUCK ANOTHER MATCH"!!!
Are You Game?
Well, if so here are some
interesting local reports. Cathal Cronin, Strand St,
prominent G.A.A member tells me the U.12 hurling team- has
won the Duhallow Final. The Junior Football Championship,
first round between Kanturk and Knocknagree ended in a draw
recently earlier win U.21 footballers. The weekly club draw
is going well to provide extra facilities at the G.A.A
grounds in Greenane and both Juniors and Juveniles too
benefit from funds raised. Colaiste Treasa U.14 football
Team won the Cork Co. Vocational Schools Final. Further
afield Mike Maloney former Sally's Cross Bowling player was
involved in two wins in two double scores played in New
York. Kanturk Tennis Club is back in action for the new
season classes and matches for tennis fans of all ages and
abilities. Kanturk Soccer Club is going from success to
success. They held their annual social in Duhallow Park
Hotel in May and presented awards in each category. Clubman
of the Year award went to long serving member of The Club
Committee and present chairman Mick O' Driscoll (husband of
Nora O' Brien, Kilroe) presented by Jeremiah Lehane, St.
Theresa's Place, Life President. Best news of all, Kanturk
Soccer Club and Kanturk Cycling Club will soon have their
own "Home" as Cork Co. Council has finally approved the
disposal of land at Gurteenard to both Clubs for a
"consideration". This is a happy ending to a long "saga".
At Kanturk Golf Club, "Golf Classics" are run to help a
variety of local projects including the Stained Glass
windows in The Church. Have you heard the Story of "THE
DIRTY WINDOW"? - Well you COULDN'T SEE THROUGH IT- but
incidentally looking through the Story of the Church's
stained glass windows refurbishment, you CAN SEE that it is
still seriously in debt! Other "Golf Classics" held were
for The Chernobyl Children's Project and The Kanturk
Sheltered Housing Project about which you heard in a
previous newsletter. The ever - active Rugby Club has a
novel Summer Venture. A Summer Rugby Festival TAG
COMPETITION-, a fun sport enjoyed all around Ireland by male
and female young and old players - panel of 10 - at least 1
over 40 player - at least 1 lady per team and no more than 4
current playing Club members - now is your chance to star -
and ladies be "The Belle of The 'BALL' " if you're home on
holidays - grand final in Rugby Club, Knocknacolon during
August Bank Holiday Weekend followed by, as advertised a
"MONSTER" B.B.Q (no monsters present, I'm sure - it probably
refers to appetites of energetic participants!!!). Finally
congratulations to Scoil Mhuire under 16 Football Team on
their victory in the County Final over Mayfield Community
School, Cork.
Another Super Performance
Congratulations once again
to yet another Twohig's Supervalu outstanding performance in
the National Supervalu Store of the Year Awards - 180
contestants nationwide - stores scoring under 85% eliminated
- down to 5 Regional finalists - final judging done by
external assessors - led by a lecturer in Retailing from a
University in Scotland who visited all finalists spaced over
2 weeks - unannounced and spending about 3 hours in each
store - Supervalu Kanturk has been in the final 2 years out
of 3 and this year was awarded 2nd place in
Ireland - very close to the winners in Boyle, Co.
Roscommon. Incidentally your newsletter is photocopied for
you quarterly by courtesy of owner Michael Twohig and his
Office Staff.
Community Awards and The French Connection!
This year's Community
Council Awards were presented at the Annual Banquet, which
is The Grand Finale of The Annual visit to Kanturk of our
French "Twins" from Rostrenen, in Brittany. This year we
celebrated the 15th anniversary of the twinning
with over 40 French friends hosted by local families for the
special week. Bill Cashin (Billy Boy) got a special award,
as he has been Chairman of the twinning committee since its
inception. The Hall of Fame award went to Neilus Jordon for
his generosity in sharing his musical talents with the
community for many years - Francis Kenneally, Central Stores
was rewarded for his service to sporting and community
bodies. The Mercy Sisters for their service to Education,
this award was accepted by Sr. Philomena of Scoil Mhuire.
Hugh Twomey of The Stand Bar in the Square (formerly Nell
Cashins) (you heard of major refurbishment in a previous
letter) got the award for the best shop front, and the
remaining recipients you have heard about also in previous
letters. Mrs. Vivienne Buckley, Millview, got a special
award for her work as Head of the Irish Delegation for Team
Ireland in the Special Olympics, while medal winners in the
Equestrian section in The Special Olympics Gerard Healy and
Kevin O' Connor also got special awards and finally Jack
McCarthy (McCarthy's Butchers, Main St.) accepted an award
on behalf of his son- Tim presently on a visit to Australia
- who was runner up in The Young Irish Butcher of the Year
Contest 2002 - and a member of Team Ireland Young Butchers
representing Ireland in Zurich in 2003 - the team coming
over all 4th in that contest.
Good Psychology:
Congratulations to Sinéad McNamara, Blarney - daughter of
Robert, Strand Street and Noreen (Harrington, St. Theresa's
Place), who graduated with a Masters Degree in Child
Psychology from the University of Philadelphia.
"Young Ones Reunion"
Members of The Young Ones
Show Band - founded from the Youth Club Brass and Reid Band
and other young musicians came together for a reunion -
recently and were joined by prominent members of bands from
the by gone era, in The Edel Quinn Hall as a fund - raiser
for the church stained - glass windows. The event was
organised by Michael Foley of Duhallow Aluminum and U.P.V.C.
(Bluepool), (husband of Agnes Walker). John, my husband
officially known by the lads at the time as "THE ONLY UNPAID
BAND MANAGER IN IRELAND" acted as their voluntary manager,
mentor and chauffeur. - They had great fun together. On the
big night backstage they held a "whip round" - and presented
him with €6.9 saying, "now we're PAYING you at last!!! A
great night was had by all the "young at heart" dancers of
The Big Band Era, whose theme song could be "I COULD HAVE
DANCED ALL NIGHT". The members of The "Young Ones"
participating were Brendan O' Connell, Kanturk, Connie
Buckley - Liscarroll, P.J Piggott and John Hennessey
Newmarket, Tommy Collins - Freemount, Timmy Lynch - Kanturk
and unavoidably absent was Pat McMahon, Kanturk. We all
"danced the buckles off our shoes" and the "Smoke Free Zone"
was a great aid to our enjoyment - They didn't play "on top
of old Smokey" - as big chimney said to small chimney
"you're too young to smoke" - anyway nobody did!!!
Retirements:
We wish many happy years of
leisure on their retirement to Stella Flavin, Girls' Primary
School, V.P to Frank Crowley on his retirement from Public
Life (he continues with his auctioneering business in Strand
St.) - Incidentally Frank presented a €2000 cheque to Peg
Fitzgerald (of Brosna), Matron of Kanturk Hospital - for
Hospital Improvements - proceeds from his retirement
function organised by friends, to John Mullane, Curragh
(formerly Greenfield, husband of Mary (nee O' Toole,
daughter of the late Catherine and Noel) on his retirement
from The Staff of Irish Pride Bakery (formerly Keatings)",
off the Bakers list officially - but, looking forward to
keeping his garden in trim, any of these active - retired
folk won't "let the grass grow under their feet", I assure
you!
Boys National School Fun Day:
- held in The Town Park recently as a fund - raiser - great
family day - as was a similar day organised by the Wilde
Boar Festival Committee, also organised for children in The
Town Park. During the festival there was street
entertainment - games - and on the opening night a Breton -
Irish concert with the Rostrenen group - an opportunity for
'The Rose of Tralee' to meet 'Danny Boy' or 'Ma Belle
Marguerite', Under the Bridges of Paris' incidentally the
"craziest" city in the world - where only the river is
"SEINE". - Lively night enjoyed by all!!!. - Newsletter
now available on
www.duhallow.com
That's
all for now - a VERY BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO SENT
DONATIONS FOR THE NEWSLETTER- without your help - our Spring
issue - instead of being a "Red Letter Day" could have been
a "Dead Letter Day". However, Thanks to you Good People we
read the "WRITE" ACT and you responded generously!!! Don't
forget Kilroe Graveyard Mass at 3pm on Sunday August 15th,
if you are at home.
God
Bless to you all
Sarah (Sheehan)
O'Connor
Noreen Barry
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