BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

Palm Sunday of the lords’ Passion

sunday  29^th  March 2015   

 Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 30^th March: Monday in Holy Week:

Bantry: 10am –  Joan Kelleher – Cappabue, Kealkil

Tues. 31^st March: Tuesday in Holy Week:

Bantry:       10am Stephen Coughlan - Seskin.

Bantry:   7.30pm  Rita O’Shea – Reenrour East

                           

Wed. 1^st April: Wednesday in Holy Week:

Bantry: 10am Donnacha O’Donoghue – Caherdaniel –

                         5^th anniversary

Hospital: 5.30pm  – Johnny O’Leary - Caherdaniel 

      

Thurs. 2^nd April: Holy Thursday – Evening Mass of

the Lord’s Supper: See overleaf for Service details                                      

Friday 3^rd April: Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion: See overleaf for Service details

                                         

Sat. 4^th April: Holy Saturday:

See overleaf for Service details

Sun. 5^th April: Easter Day of the Lord’s Resurrection:

Hospital:  8am:  People of the Parish

Bantry:    9am  People of the Parish

Coomhola: 10am:Finbarr Cronin – Coorloum East

Kealkil:11am  Sean Murphy – Breenybeg, Kealkil

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish

Lenten Petitions: 

As next Wednesday is the last day of Lent the Lenten Petitions from the 3 Churches in the Parish will be presented at the Offertory Procession at the 10am Mass in St. Finbarr’s Church

Recent Parish Weddings:

We congratulate Noreen Murnane (Kealkil) & James O’Grady (Adrigole) who were married in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kealkil, on Friday 20^th March 2015.   We wish Noreen & James long & happy lives together

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Fionn Patrick Concannon

(Slip Lawn, Bantry),

&

Billy Triggs Sharkey

(Goureemore, Ballylickey, Bantry)

We welcome them into our Christian Community

Spring Stations

Wednesday 15^th April @ 8pm – Brendan & Helen O’Keeffe: Gorteen, Beach, Cappanaloha, Dromreig, Dunbittern, Shanavalla, Dromacusane, Dromcloch, Ardihoulihane, Aghahogeen,

First Friday Communion Calls

Fr. Martin & Fr. Seán will make their calls during the coming week 

The Offertory Collection:

at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday & on Easter Sunday in all Churches forms part of the income of the Priests of the Parish. We thank you for your continuing support & generosity.

Offertory Collection: Bantry Church weekend of 21st/22nd March: €2055. St. Patrick’s Day collection: Bantry Parish: €2085. Special collection for Holy Places takes place on April 3rd.

CANCER SURVIVORS:  an informal gathering in a relaxed setting for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis.   The next meeting will be on Tuesday 31 March 2015 in the Maritime Hotel, Bantry, from 11.00am – 12.30.  Come for tea, coffee and peer group discussion.  Free of charge. 

BANTRY BLUES LADIES GAA – EASTER PEIL CAMP: Bantry Blues Ladies are running an Easter Peil Camp from Tuesday 7th April to Friday 10th April.  The camp runs from 10a.m. to 1p.m. each day and is suitable for children aged 4 years and upwards.   The cost is €40 for first child and €35 for each subsequent child.  All proceeds go towards Bantry Blues Pitch Development. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Enquiries to Anne O’Grady at bantrybluesladies.sec@gmail.com

 Cappabue National School: CAKE Sale and Raffle—Sunday April 19th at 11.30am. Collins’ Bar, Kealkil. Proceeds go to Cappabue  Parent’s Association.

Cancer Research: The recent fundraiser in aid of the Cork Cancer Research Centre was a wonderful success. Many thanks to the Deasy Family for the use of the premises, to the people who donated items for sale, to those who bought the donated items and to all who helped in any way to raise a whopping total of €10,053 for this very worthy cause.

Bantry Cardiac Support Group monthly meeting on Tues March 31st at Family Resourse Centre Main Street at 8pm.with a showing of dvd on suitable exercises. Details from: Catherine Cahalane 086-7871552

Bantry Parish & Friends  Pilgrimage to Lourdes 22^nd – 27^th September 2015

Accompanied by Spiritual Director:

Fr. Martin Keohane P.P. Ex-Cork. Accommodation at the Agena Hotel

Please see Church Porches for details

& Parish Office for booking forms

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

Fifth Sunday of Lent

  

Sunday  22^nd  March 2015    

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 23^rd  March: 5^th  week of Lent:

Bantry: 10am –  Robert Lynch Ballinlough, Cork

Tues. 24^th March: 5^th Week of Lent:

Bantry:       10am Stephen O’Donoghue – Market St.

Bantry:   7.30pm Helen & Jeremiah Whooley -     

                              Derrinkealig

                           

Wed. 25^th March: The Annunciation of the Lord:

Bantry: 10am Rita Crotty– Dungarvan, Co.Waterford

Hospital: 5.30pm  – People of the Parish 

      

Thurs. 26^th March: 5^th Week of Lent:

Bantry:  10.00 am:  Oonagh Cussen

Bantry: 7.30pm  Jeremiah, Margaret & John  

                             O’Mahony - Castlehaven

                                                 

Friday 27^th March: 5^th  week of Lent:

Bantry 10am  Joseph & Catherine Lynch –Marian Tce

Kealkil: 7.30pm Nigel Kingston - Lisheens

                                         

Sat. 28^th March: 5^th week of Lent:

Hospital:10am;  Sean & Marie Baker -Carhukeal Bantry:

6.15pm Christy & Eileen O’Shea –

                           Maughnaclea, Kealkil

Sun. 29^th March : Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion:

Bantry:  9am:  Mary Daly – Waterford

(nee O’Connell – Chapel Street) – 1^st anniversary

Coomhola: 10am: Con O’Leary – Borlin &

                              Eileen Harrington - Kealanine    

Kealkil:11am  Mary & John O’Rourke - Incharoe

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish

Palm Sunday

Next Sunday, March 29^th, we celebrate Palm Sunday when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The Bible tells us that when Jesus entered Jerusalem crowds greeted Him waving palms and throwing them in his path.

Palm will be blessed just before all Masses next weekend. Blessed palm will be available in all three churches after Masses and you may also bring your own to have it blessed.

Holy Week Ceremonies

The schedule of ceremonies for Holy Week is available in all church porches this weekend. Please take one.

Join us as we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Stations of the Cross – Sunday, 5.00pm

The Stations of the Cross will be led by the Children of our Parish Primary Schools today at 5pm in St. Finbarr’s Church. Why not come and join our Children as we accompany Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

Recent Parish Baptisms:

Fionn Patrick O’Sullivan

(Slip Lawn, Bantry),

Joe Anthony Cronin

(Derrynafinchin, Borlin, Coomhola),

We welcome them into our Christian Community

Recent Parish Weddings:

We congratulate Tara Clifford  (Gurteenroe, Bantry) & John O’Sullivan (Dingle, Co. Kerry) who were married in St. Finbarr’s Church, Bantry on Saturday, 14^th March  2015.   We wish Tara & John long & happy lives together

Died Recently:

We extend our prayers & sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of;

Katherine (Kitty) Keohane (nee O’Sullivan) – Slip Lawn & Baurgarriff

Norah Connolly – Reendesert, Bantry

Malachy McCarthy – Bantry & Athy, Co.Kildare

May they rest in peace.

Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 in March & April. If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

Spring Stations 2015

Wednesday 25^th March @ 8pm – Denis & Rose O’Connor – Ardnacloughy, Dromduve, Baurnagearagh

Wednesday 15^th April @ 8pm – Brendan & Helen O’Keeffe: Gorteen, Beach, Cappanaloha, Dromreig, Dunbittern, Shanavalla, Dromacusane, Dromcloch, Ardihoulihane, Aghahogeen,

Offertory Collection:

Bantry weekend of  14/15^th March: €1573.

Special Collection for Irish Bishops Commissions last weekend: Bantry Parish: €1705

St. Patricks Day: Bantry Parish: €2085

Kealkill Community Alert Group  

AGM  is on next  Wednesday night, March 25th at 8.30 pm in Kealkill National School.

The group would love to see people with an interest in their community coming along to the meeting.

Sgt. Ian O’Callaghan, West Cork Crime Prevention Officer, will be the guest speaker on the night.

The group are asking as many people as possible, from our community, both young and old to attend.

Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa 1831-1915

Launch of Centenary Commemoration Programme – West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Weds. 25^th March at 7.30pm

All welcome to attend the meeting to announce details of the programme of commemorative events marking the centenary of the death & famous funeral in Glasnevin Cemetary of the Cork Fenian, Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa. Further details from Gabriel Doherty, School of History, UCC. G.DOHERTY@UCC.IE (021-4902783)

St. Colum’s Camogie Upcoming fixture - Under 14 County League St. Colum's v Grenagh Sunday 22nd of March @ 11:30am in St. Colum's GAA Grounds. All support greatly appreciated New members always welcome!

Bingo  with A  Jackpot  will be held in  Mealagh Valley  Hall  on Thursday  March  26th.  at  8.00P.M..   Your Support would be greatly appreciated.

Cycle against Suicide is a voluntary organisation with the aim of raising awareness of the many supports and help available to those battling depression, self harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

Bantry has been chosen this year as an overnight stop for the charity cycle on May 4^th. The event is a 400km cycle tour of Ireland over 14 days, with Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai being the main assembly area for the event in Bantry.

Central to its success is the Homestay Programme. People from across the county open their homes to the participants, provide them with a warm meal, chance to freshen up and a bed for the night.

We are looking for accommodation for up to 300 cyclists & if you can offer a room for the night we would be very grateful. This is a very tangible way for everyone in Bantry to lend support & ‘together, shoulder to shoulder, we can break the cycle of suicide on the island of Ireland.’

Please contact: Marie Spillane – 086-2328150 or email spillanesgala@gmail.co

More details about cycle against suicide on facebook &  www.cycleagainstsuicide.com

DROMCLOUGH N.S. will be holding an Enrolment Day on Wednesday 25^th of March from 10am -12.30pm. Dromclough N.S. is a mixed, rural National school. We are a child-centred, family friendly school. For info please ring 027-50868

Host Carers sought for CoAction’s Homelink Service: After the success of our new respite venture  - Homelink, CoAction are looking for individuals or families that are interested in sharing their homes, their lives and their friendships with a child or adult with an intellectual disability and/or autism to expand this service. Homelink involves having a child or adult visit your home for short breaks and caring for the guest as a member of your family. CoAction will provide training and on-going support to Host Carers therefore no previous experience is necessary. Further information please contact Emily Sexton on (023) 8855505, 086 0278982 or Homelink@coaction.ie

Bantry Parish & Friends  Pilgrimage to Lourdes 22^nd – 27^th September 2015

Accompanied by Spiritual Director:

Fr. Martin Keohane P.P. Ex-Cork. Accommodation at the Agena Hotel

Please see Church Porches for details

& Parish Office for booking forms

Bantry Bay Port Company wish to advise that a Public Information Evening relating to phase one of the Inner Harbour Development Bantry, will take place on Tuesday the 24^th of March 2015, between 16.30 and 19.30 hrs at the Maritime Hotel Bantry.

Cork and the Great War 1914 - 1918

A Talk by Gerry White author and military historian (covering Cork city and county incl. some local details) will be given at Christian Fellowship Church Bantry on Monday 30th March at 8.00pm. Hosted by Bantry Historical Society.  Everyone welcome

A  45  Progressive  Card Drive  will be held  at Mealagh  Valley  Hall on  Saturday  March  28th.  commencing  at  9.00P.M. Cost  €10  Per  Person to Play.   Your  Support is Greatly   Appreciated.   Everyone  are Most Welcome.

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

Fourth Sunday of lent (Laetare Sunday)

sunday  15^th  March 2015   

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 16^th March: 4^th  week of Lent:

Bantry: 10am –  Deceased members of the Power Family – Brandyhall, Castletownbere

Bantry: 6.15pm William Kearney - Droumsullivan

Tues. 17^th March: St. Patrick, Bishop, Principal Patron of Ireland:

Bantry:       9am Denis Cronin – Coomanore & Dublin

Coomhola: 10am Patrick & Margaret Daly –

                               Courloum North, Coomhola

Kealkil: 11am Denis O’Sullivan – Breenbeg, Kealkil    

                                        & London – Months Mind

Bantry:   12noon: People of the Parish

                           

Wed. 18^th March: 4^th week of Lent:

Bantry: 10am Frances Dineen – St. Canneras Place

Hospital: 5.30pm Jimmy O’Sullivan – Rock Villas 

      

Thurs. 19^th March: St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed

Virgin Mary:

Bantry:  10.00 am:  Billy O’Donovan – Newtown

Bantry: 7.30pm Madge Crowley - Colomane

                                                 

Friday 20^th March: 4^th  week of Lent:

Bantry  10am  Mary Griffin – Reenrour East

Kealkil: 7.30pm Tim & Hannie O’Connor –    

                                        Cahirmuckee, Kealkil

                                         

Sat. 21^st March: 4^th week of Lent:

Hospital:10am;  Paddy Casey – Slip Lawn

Bantry: 6.15pm  Tommie Holland – Slip Park

Sun. 22^nd :  Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Bantry:  9am:  Johnny Sweeney – Newtown

Coomhola: 10am: Bridie O’Brien – Coomhola Bridge    

Kealkil:11am  Kathleen & Sean O’Shea – Ahil, Kealkil

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish 

St. Patrick’s Day Mass Times

Bantry:            6.15pm Vigil Mass on Monday 16^th March

Bantry:            9am

Coomhola:      10am

Kealkil:           11am

Bantry:            12noon (as Gaeilge)

Parish Mission

We thank John, Niall and Catherine from St. Patrick’s Community for their time with us over the past week. We pray that the mission has been a source of inspiration and renewal for us as a parish community and ask God’s blessing on the mission team and on all of us as we journey through Lent to Easter.

Mission Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.

We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish especially those who are experiencing difficulties.

Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.

Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you. Amen

Conradh Na Gaeilge – Beannachtí na Feile. Bí Flaithiul le Ciste na Teanga

Beatha Teanga í labhairt

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross will be led by members of the Parish Assembly and others on the Sundays of Lent. We will gather to pray the Stations at 5.00pm each Sunday in St. Finbarr’s Church. Why not come and join us as we accompany Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

Died Recently:

We extend our prayers & sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of;

Ellen Flanagan (nee O’Donoghue) –

Rooska, Bantry

Mary O’Donoghue (nee Daly)

The Moorings, Newtown, Bantry

May they rest in peace.

 Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 in March & April. If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

Spring Stations 2015

Saturday 21^st March @ 11am –

Pat & Joan O’Mahony - Carriganass, Ahil, Geragh

Wednesday 15^th April @ 8pm – Brendan & Helen O’Keeffe: Gorteen, Beach, Cappanaloha, Dromreig, Dunbittern, Shanavalla, Dromacusane, Dromcloch, Ardihoulihane, Aghahogeen,

Offertory Collection: Bantry weekend of  7^th/8^th March: €2124. Special Collection for Irish Bishops Commissions takes place this weekend March 14^th & 15th

Events  at  Mealagh  Valley   Hall  this coming  week  are: Tuesday   March  17th. - Bingo  with  a  Jackpot   at  8.pm Saturday  March  21st. - Cards  for  Beginners    at  9pm. Your    Support  is Greatly  Appreciated.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA ROSARY PRAYER GROUP'' INVITES YOU, ONE AND ALL, TO JOIN WITH THEM, IN THEIR ANNUAL PARTICIPATION IN ''CORK'S ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE,ON TUESDAY NEXT THE 17^TH MARCH,  ASSEMBLING AT UNION QUAY-- AT 12.30PM,  AREA-YELLOW.---POSITION 10.  INFORMATION. CONTACT PAT AT 086-3473583. 'ALL ARE VERY WELCOME TO JOIN US''

DROMCLOUGH N.S. will be holding an Enrolment Day on Wednesday 25^th of March from 10am -12.30pm. Dromclough N.S. is a mixed, rural National school. We are a child-centred, family friendly school. For info please ring 027-50868

 Cycle against Suicide is a voluntary organisation with the aim of raising awareness of the many supports and help available to those battling depression, self harm, at risk of suicide or those bereaved by suicide.

Bantry has been chosen this year as an overnight stop for the charity cycle on May 4^th. The event is a 400km cycle tour of Ireland over 14 days, with Colaiste Pobail Bheanntrai being the main assembly area for the event in Bantry.

Participants from a wide variety of backgrounds choose to cycle some or all of the stages and it is expected that 1000 cyclists will arrive in Bantry on the evening of May 4^th.

Central to its success is the Homestay Programme. People from across the county open their homes to the participants, provide them with a warm meal, chance to freshen up and a bed for the night.

We are looking for accommodation for up to 300 cyclists & if you can offer a room for the night we would be very grateful. This is a very tangible way for everyone in Bantry to lend support & ‘together, shoulder to shoulder, we can break the cycle of suicide on the island of Ireland.’

Please contact: Marie Spillane – 086-2328150 or email spillanesgala@gmail.co

More details about cycle against suicide on facebook &  www.cycleagainstsuicide.com

Recent Parish Weddings:

We congratulate Deirdre O’Connor (Ardnacloughy, Bantry) & Brendan Murphy (Inchigeela) who were married in St. Joseph’s Church, Coomhola on Saturday, 14^th February 2015.   We wish Deirdre & Brendan long & happy lives together

Pre-School Invite - Mary Hennessy of Happy Days Montessori, Ardnagaoithe, invites you to an Open Day on Thursday 19^th March (12.30 – 2.30pm). Places available September 2015 for 2½ - 5 years old including Free ECCE Scheme.

St. Colum's Camogie is back training for 2015 in St. Colum's Hall and the training schedule is
Under 6's & Under 8's Thursdays  6pm - 7pm
Under 10's &Under 12's Thursdays 7pm - 8pm
Under 14's & Under 16's Mondays 7pm -8pm
New members are always welcome!! For any inquires please contact Eilis on 0868719199

Naíonra Bheanntraí is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 11 am. There will be lots of fun activities including an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny. It caters for children aged 2 years 8 months.  Fees are subsidised and it also part takes in the ECCE free pre-school year program.  Further Info. please contact  027/51966.

Cork and the Great War 1914 - 1918

A Talk by Gerry White author and military historian (covering Cork city and county incl. some local details) will be given at Christian Fellowship Church Bantry on Monday 30th March at 8.00pm. Hosted by Bantry Historical Society.  Everyone welcome

Cancer Research – Annual Fundraiser Appeal in the ‘Timberland’ Shop Bantry

Sat.-Mon. March 14^th- 23^rd (9.30am-5.30pm)

Sale of donated goods from Sat. March 14^th to Mon. March 23^rd (9.30am-5.30pm). Details Nora Cremin (51276) All Proceeds to Cork Cancer Research Centre.

Bantry Parish & Friends

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

22^nd – 27^th September 2015

Accompanied by Spiritual Director:

Fr. Martin Keohane P.P. Ex-Cork. 

Accommodation at the Agena Hotel

Please see Church Porches for details

& Parish Office for booking forms

ALIVE free paper(March edition) available at church porches. Please take one and some for family and friends.

BANTRY PARISH NEWSLETTER

second Sunday of lent

sunday  8^th  March 2015   

Calendar: Mass Times and Intentions :–

Mon. 9^th March: 3^rd  week of Lent:

Bantry: 7.30am Parish Mission Mass

Bantry: 10am –  John Lynch – Blackrock Terrace

Tues. 10^th March: 3^rd week of Lent:

Bantry: 7.30am Parish Mission Mass

Bantry:   10am – James & Maureen McMahon – Blackrock Terrace

                           

Wed. 11^th March: 3^rd   week of Lent:

Bantry: 7.30am Parish Mission Mass

Bantry: 10am 

Jeremiah & Mary Griffin & family -    Gearhies

Hospital: 5.30pm Donal Lynch - Gurteen

      

Thurs. 12^th March: 3^rd  week of Lent:

Bantry: 7.30am Parish Mission Mass

Bantry:  10.00 am:  Mary O’Sullivan – Droumsullivan

                                                 

Friday 13^th March: 3^rd  week of Lent:

Bantry  10am  Paddy O’Mahony – Tower Hill

Bantry: 7.30pm Parish Mission Mass

                                         

Sat. 14^th March: 3^rd  week of Lent:

Hospital:10am;  Margaret Sullivan – Ballylickey &

                           Finbarr Sullivan – Bere Island

Bantry: 6.15pm  Jenny O’Sullivan - Glencreagh

Sun. 15^th :  Fourth Sunday of Lent:

Bantry:  9am:  Neilie O’Sullivan - Baurgorm

Coomhola: 10am: Pat Harrington – Kealanine,    

Kealkil:      11am  Keating - Lisheens

Bantry:    12noon  People of the Parish 

Bantry Parish Mission

We welcome members of the St. Patrick’s Community at all Masses in the parish this weekend.

From Monday through to Thursday Mass will be celebrated at 7.30am and there will be 10.00am Mass, as usual, every morning.   Confessions will be available during the week; therefore, there will be no Penitential Service before Easter.

Each evening will have a different theme:  

Monday night: God’s Love 7:30pm

Tuesday night: God’s Mercy 7:30pm

Wednesday night: God’s healing 7:30pm

Thursday night: God’s gift of Mary 7:30pm

Friday night: Mass of the Holy Spirit 7:30pm

This Mission is for the whole Parish – all are invited!

There is something for everyone!

Mission Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We pray that our Parish Mission may be a time of grace and renewal for all.

We ask you to bless all the families in our Parish especially those who are experiencing difficulties.

Bless the old, the young, the poor, the sick, the unemployed and those in sorrow or despair.

Help us dear Lord to grow in faith and love of you.

Amen

There will be Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday 13^th March in Bantry Church as part of the Parish Mission.  Please note there will be no 7.30pm Mass in Kealkil Church on that night.

Stations of the Cross – Sunday, 5.00pm

The Stations of the Cross will be led by members of the Parish Assembly and others on the Sundays of Lent. We will gather to pray the Stations at 5.00pm each Sunday in St. Finbarr’s Church. Why not come and join us as we accompany Jesus on his journey to Calvary.

Died Recently:

We extend our prayers & sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of;

Denis O’Sullivan  (Kealkil & London)

John O’Connell (Dundrum, Co. Tipperary & late of Old Barrack Road, Bantry & Derby, England)

May they rest in peace.

St. Patrick’s Day Mass Times

Bantry:    6.15pm Vigil Mass on    Monday 16^th March

Bantry:            9am

Coomhola:      10am

Kealkil:           11am

Bantry:            12noon (as Gaeilge)

Spring Station Masses 2015

It is hoped to have Station Masses for Spring 2015 in March & April. If you are thinking of hosting the Spring Stations this year, we would ask you to please contact the parish office (56398) to arrange a date.

Spring Stations 2015

Saturday 21^st March @ 11am –

Pat & Joan O’Mahony - Carriganass, Ahil, Geragh

Wednesday 15^th April @ 8pm – Brendan & Helen O’Keeffe: Gorteen, Beach, Cappanaloha, Dromreig, Dunbittern, Shanavalla, Dromacusane, Dromcloch, Ardihoulihane, Aghahogeen,

There will be a pro-life event outside the Dáil on Wednesday 11^th March from 7-8pm, challenging media bias on the abortion issue. In one fortnight recently, 33 articles appeared in national newspapers pushing for more abortion, with just 1 pro-life article during the same period. Please attend this event. A bus travelling through Glengarriff & Bantry to this event - for more information contact Moira at 0868473997

Seskin Montessori & Pre-school will be holding an Open Day on Thursday 12th of March 2015 from 12.30p.m. to 2p.m.   Part taking in the FREE ECCE YEAR.  All welcome.  Contact:  Mary 52116.

PATRICK & CONOR O' SULLIVAN DANCE: Comhairle Tuismitheoirí Scoil Mhuire welcomes you all to oíche Rince, Ceoil & Craic in Óstán Ghobnatan, Baile Mhúirne on Friday 13th March @ 10pm. Music is by Patrick & Conor O' Sullivan & we hope this will be an enjoyable night out for young & old alike. Ticéid ar díol i Siopa Uí Dhuinnín & ag an doras ar an oíche. Costas €10.

Bantry Development & Tourism is inviting entries (Float or Walking groups) to take part in the Bantry St Patricks Day Parade which will take place on Tues 17^th at 12.30 in The Square. Entry is free. Following the Parade there will be food and live music. For further details contact Danny Collins on 0872956225.

St Colum's GAA: Registration evening on Monday, March 9th, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, in St Colum's hall. All people who have not registered are asked to register on the evening.

Naíonra Bheanntraí is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 11 am. There will be lots of fun activities including an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny. It caters for children aged 2 years 8 months.  Fees are subsidised and it also part takes in the ECCE free pre-school year program.  Further information, please contact the school on 027/51966.

Fit-up Theatre Festival coming to Glengarriff: The Blood in the Alley Theatre Company, in association with Cork County Council, are pleased to announce the first ever Spring Fit-up Theatre Festival in West Cork from March 4-15 on March 12 with a performance of “Postscript” by Noelle Brown and Michelle Forbes. The play is performed by Noelle Brown and Brid Ni Neachtain, two superb actors. The show starts at 8pm and tickets are 10/12 euro, only available at the door.

Bingo  with  A  Jackpot  will be held in Mealagh  Valley  Hall  on Thursday   March  12th.   at  8.00P.M..   The  usual  Bus Service will  run.   Your continued  Support  is greatly appreciated.

The Mealagh Valley Community Centre will be holding a Kids Quiz on Friday 13th March from 8pm to 10pm.  Age group 7-17 years.   €12.00 for table of 4.  A great night in store.   All Welcome.

Cancer Research – Annual Fundraiser Appeal in the ‘Timberland’ Shop Bantry

Sat. March 14^th-Mon.March 23^rd

(9.30am-5.30pm)

Donated items will be accepted at the shop on Wed. Thurs. Fri. 11th, 12^th, 13^th March (10am-4pm). Donations very much appreciated: unwanted gifts, unused purchases, bags, Bric-a-brac, household & nursery items, arts/crafts, jewellery, bags, ornaments, pictures & paintings, glassware, china, good toys & games, exercise equipment, radios and music centres, cds, dvds etc (no clothes, books or shoes). Sale of donated goods from Sat.March 14^th to Mon.March 23^rd (9.30am-5.30pm). Details Nora Cremin (51276)

All Proceeds to Cork Cancer Research

West Cork Carers Support Group invite all Male family Carers for a Night at The Dog Track! The trip to the Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium will take place on Saturday March 21^st, transport will be provided. First race starts 7.40pm Cost: €10 per Carer, including transport and refreshments. Booking essential by March 16^th, please call 027-53848 for more information and to book.

Keep your Marriage Healthy. Busy life? – Not enough quality time for the two of you?  If your answer is - “YES”. Why not Gift yourselves a Marriage Encounter Weekend! This is a break with a difference that will help rekindle and enrich the love and joys you share together.

The next weekend takes place at the Cork International Hotel from 17^th to 19^th April 2015.  For details:   www.marriageencounter.ie  or phone 086 8334382 / 064 6644319.

Offertory Collection:

Bantry weekend of  28^th Feb/1^st March: €2136. Special Collection for Irish Bishops Commissions takes place on next weekend March 14^th & 15th