Skeheenarinky Cookery Demonstration

Skeheenarinky Parents’ Association are holding a fund-raising cookery demonstration on Thursday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 14th in Dan Casey’s Bar, Kilbehenny, from 7.30pm to 10pm both nights. We have been very fortunate to get the expertise of Mary O’Farrell, trained in Ballymaloe House who will prepare and cook Italian Cuisine on both nights. These nights promise to be very sociable evenings as well as a learning curve for everyone. Tickets are €25 per person per night with limited availability. Please ring Helen Brennan (087) 1779687 or Susan Walsh (086) 0523184 for more details or bookings.

Kings Yard to Galtymore

In June 1962, 5 men carried a limestone cross all the way from Kings Yard, Knocknagalty, to the top of Galtymore and erected it up there. This coming June, Saturday the 9th, Kings Yard will commemorate the event by having a walk to the top of Galtymore and, on return, will have food and entertainment organised. This limestone cross was sculpted by the famous Cork sculptor, Seamus Murphy. More information will be available in the next few weeks and will be distributed to all the Walking Clubs in Ireland. A plaque will be unveiled at Kings Yard on the day. Contact Brigid or Stephen at Kings Yard on 025 84903. The date – 9th June.

Short Story Writing

Any ‘short story’ writers among you will be pleased to hear that the 2nd Annual William Trevor/Elizabeth Bowen Short Story Competition has just been launched. First prize is €3000. Details from Liam Cusack at 025 84969

Marie Murphy MCC

We have been asked to say a big ‘thank-you’ to Marie Murphy M.C.C. for her successful efforts in having ‘Mind Our Children’ signs erected at Coolroe.

GAA Social Reminder

Skeheenarinky Hurling Club, together with the Ballyporeen Football Club and the Ballyporeen Ladies Football Club are holding a social at Kilcoran Hotel on Saturday 11th February. Championship medals won by the clubs in 2011 will be presented on the night. A large crowd is expected to attend.

Bridie English

Condolences are offered to the family and friends of the late Bridie English (nee Doherty) formerly of Coolroe, Skeheenarinky, who passed away in Tipperary on 27 December. Bridie was the wife of the late Terry English. She was laid to rest in St. Michael’s cemetery, Tipperary town. May she rest in peace.

St. Patricks Day Parade

It’s only the first week in February and already rumours are doing the rounds regarding the Skeheenarinky planned floats for Ballyporeen St. Patricks Day Parade. Skeheenarinky entries have done really well in the past few years, and local, friendly rivalries are part of the excitement of the occasion. Standards will again be high this year so get those thinking caps on!

Cards Results

1st: Jack King and John Goff. 2nd and 3rd shared by 4 tables: Fr. Joe Flynn and James Fox; Ned Condon and Mick Walsh; Mossie Hanley and Dinny Wallace; Michael Ahern and John O’Connor. Lucky Tables: Bridie Conway and Una McGrath; Peggy Cleary and Margaret Kavanagh. Raffle: Margaret Crotty; Dinny Wallace; Jim Murphy; Lucy English.

Skeheenarinky School Table Quiz reminder

Keep Saturday evening, 25th Feb. free for the Annual Skeheenarinky School fund-raising quiz at Jacksons. A great night is expected!

Ballyporeen/Skeheenarinky Juvenile GAA Club

On Thursday night last under lights, we had the first game of the Parish League with our U14 and U16 Footballers. Teams A & B played against C & D, conditions were bad but everyone enjoyed a great display of football. Teams A & B narrowly won,by one point 2-10 to 2-9. This result means Team A & B have both 2 points each. Next Thursday night, February 2nd, Teams A & C play against Teams B & D. Players please be at the pitch for 7.15pm, Kick off 7.30pm. Captains please ensure your team are all present. Well done to everyone on last weeks performance.

On Sunday, January 29th, at 4pm we saw the first game of the Parish League with our U10 and U12 Footballers. Teams A & B played against C & D. This was a great display of Football with everyone giving it all. The final result was a draw and I think everyone would agree it was a fair result, 3-10 to 3-10. This result means all 4 Teams get one point each. Next Sunday, February 5th, Team A & C play against Team B & D. Players please be at the pitch at 3.45pm, Kick off at 4pm. Captains please ensure your team are all present. Well done to everyone on last weeks performance.

Skeheenarinky School Table Quiz

The Skeheenarinky Parents’ Association are holding a school fund-raising Table Quiz at Jacksons on Saturday, 25th Feb. at 9pm. This is an important fund-raiser and your support will be greatly appreciated. Tables of four – €40.

GAA Parish League

First game of the upcoming Parish League will be held on Thursday night February 26th with U14/16 Footballers starting at 7.30pm. Players to be on the field at 7.15pm sharp. On Sunday, February 29th our U10/12 Footballers will have their first game starting at 4pm. Players to be on the field at 3.45pm sharp. It has been a while since the Club has had a Parish League so everyone is really looking forward to it. It would be great to see support for our young sports stars.

Cookery Demonstration

Parents’ Association will be holding a Cookery Demonstration by Mary O’Farrell in February – places limited. Contact Details: Helen Brennan 087-1779687 or Susan Walsh 086-0523184

Flower and Garden Club Newsletter

The Skeheenarinky Flower and Garden Club would like to announce the launch of their much requested monthly Newsletter. It is hoped that the newsletter will help keep everyone informed about things to do in the garden during the current month with useful tips for both the beginner and established gardener alike. Also included will be information about Classes in this year’s Flower Show, ‘Tips from the Experts’, ‘What the Judges look for’ and a ‘Question and Answer’ section about both gardening and other classes in the Show. The dates of upcoming meetings and the AGM, which is to be held in April, will be in the ‘Dates for your Diary’ section in the newsletter. The newsletter will be emailed to everyone who would like a copy. If anyone doesn’t receive a copy please send your contact details to skeheenarinkyflowershow@gmail.com or ring Doug on 0868051564 to receive a copy by post.

Maria McGuire

Sincere condolences are offered to the family and friends of Maria McGuire who passed away recently. Our thoughts are with our friend and neighbour, John Hyland, on his loss. Marie had been in hospital for some time and bore her illness with great fortitude. She will be remembered fondly for her community work and her wonderful smile and will be a great loss to her family, the community, and to all who loved her. May she rest in peace.

Vintage Club AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the Skeheenarinky Vintage Club will be held this Thursday 26th Jan. in the school at 8.30 p.m. It would be great to see as many members and new members as possible. [over]

Cards Results

1st and 2nd shared by Alice Curtin and Paddy McGrath with Mick Walsh and Ned Condon. 3rd shared by three tables: Mick Brown and Teresa Quinn; Jack King and John Goff; John O’Connor and Michael Aherne. Lucky Tables: 1. Margaret Clancy and Hannah O’Flynn. 2. Nell Sheehy and Hannah Hickey. Raffle: Teresa Carroll; John Goff; John O’Connor; Maurice O’Brien.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Nell Curtin of the Black Road who celebrated a significant birthday recently with a get-together of family and friends. The entire community sends very best wishes to Nell.

Skeheenarinky Hurling Club

Recent club winners in the County Draw. Lotto Winner: Michael Fitzgerald, Kiltankin, Ballyporeen won €3000. Promoters Prize: Ned Carey, Doon, Araglin, €200.

The following Officers have been elected for the 2012 season: President: Eddie Maher. Vice Presidents: Paddy Mahony, John Goff, Fr. Joe Flynn, P.P., and Ned Carey. Chairman: Conor Farrell. Vice Chairmen: Declan Hickey, Thomas Maher. Secretary: Breda Fitzgibbon. Assistant Secretary: Ger Fox. Treasurer: Michael McGrath. Assistant Treasurer: Richard Vaughan. P.R.O. Kevin Russell. Membership Officer: Conor Sweeney. Draw Co-ordinator: Declan Hickey.

GAA Social

Skeheenarinky Hurling Club, together with the Ballyporeen Football Club and the Ballyporeen Ladies Football Club are holding a social at Kilcoran Hotel on Saturday 11th February. Championship medals won by the clubs in 2011 will be presented on the night. A large crowd is expected to attend.

Bon Voyage

We send best wishes to popular musician Tommie O’Brien who has gone off to Australia. Tommie is a popular and talented musician and our loss is Australia’s gain. I am sure he will do well out there, entertaining the many thousands of Irish who have made Australia their home, but it is sincerely hoped that Tommie will come back again soon when we will have the chance of hearing him play at Skeheenarinky where he is a great favourite..

Peg Cunningham

The community extends condolences to the family of the late Peg Cunningham of Coolroe, Skeheenarinky, who passed away recently. She was laid to rest at Burncourt Cemetery. Peg was predeceased by her husband Dinny. They were both popular and longstanding members of the local community and are particularly missed at the card games which they loved . May they rest in peace.

Burncourt Kindness

Seanie Crotty wishes to thank the Burncourt Community Council for their kindness in supplying refreshments at the Hall to the mourners following the funeral of Peg Cunningham recently. Special thanks to all the ladies who made sandwiches and did baking etc.

Cards Results

1 Fr. Joe Flynn & James Fox. 2 Brigid O’Brien & Partner. 3 Mick Brown & Teresa Quinn . Lucky Tables: Ned Condon & Mick Walsh; Dinny Wallace & Alice Curtin. Raffle: Kevin O’Brien, John Sherlock, Ned Condon, and Kevin O’Brien.

Tank Taxes Meeting

Mattie McGrath TD is organising a Public Meeting for all householders in relation to the Government’s proposed Septic Tank and associated charges in the GAA Hall, Goatenbridge, on Monday 23rd January at 8.15pm. All are welcome.

Juvenile GAA League

A reminder that the Ballyporeen/Skeheenarinky Juvenile GAA Club is organising a Parish League at juvenile level in both hurling and football. This is the first such league in many years. More information on teams etc., in these notes next week.

Placenames: Black Road

The word ‘Black’ in Irish placenames is very often derived from the Irish word bealach. One of the authorities on the subject, Joyce, translates bealach as simply ‘a road’. Bealach also means ‘a pass’ , and it is this word that gives the name to many a mountain pass in Ireland and which gave the name to the gap through the Knockmealdowns and to the small lake there – Bay Lough. One can hear how the pronunciation of the Irish word ‘Bealach’ could become the English word ‘Black’. And so, in Skeheenarinky we have the Black Road which does indeed lead to a path through the mountains.

O’Keefes of Coolagaranroe

Some of the mystery regarding the Papal Blessing granted to Mr. and Mrs. William O’Keefe of Coolagarranroe in 1934 which we mentioned last week may have been cleared up. Apparently, Ellen O’Gorman, daughter of Maurice and Mary O’Gorman of Coolagarranroe, married William O’Keefe, a draper, on the 28 Feb. 1905 in Clogheen. The 1911 census shows they were living at O’Connell Street Clonmel, with nieces and nephews and several assistant drapers. Perhaps this information will fit in with someone’s O’Keefe/O’Gorman family research.

Community Alert

A community Alert meeting will take place at Skeheenarinky School on Monday 23rd January at 8.30 pm. Peter Butler from Task Security Systems will demonstrate security devices including pendant alarms. All are welcome.

Notes

Items for inclusion in these notes should be submitted to edoriordan@gmail.com or phone 086 384089 by 11.30 on Monday prior to publication.