Kildorrery Community Development
April 2023 Newsletter
The Parish Newsletter is available to all clubs and associations to advertise upcoming events and activities. Special thanks to Rev. Fr. Eamonn Kelleher P.P. and local businesses for allowing us to distribute same in our church and business premises. Due to limited space at times, some articles may have to be edited. Contact: email kdycommunity@gmail.com
01.06.24 Kildorrery GAA Grounds
DM our INSTAGRAM here to get your forms or contact Eamonn 087 926 7156 / Louise 087 922 4961
‘Fittest Superstars’ launches in Kildorrery
Following on from the success of last year, Kildorrery GAA are once again staging ‘Cork’s Fittest Superstars’ in association with Clare native, Davy Fitzgerald.
The 2024 event was formally launched in the Kildorrery GAA meeting room last Saturday evening. Davy said it was great to be back in Kildorrery.
“I think everyone really enjoyed last year, the club really got behind it and as a result, it was a brilliant success. Kildorrery comes across as a very progressive and vibrant community, we are all looking forward to more of the same this time round,” he said.
L-R: Siobhan Skinner, Louise O'Brien, Davy Fitzgerald, Cllr. Frank O'Flynn (Mayor of County Cork), Marie Collins, Rose Carroll and Eileen Harrington; Front, l-r: Mairead Foley, Eamonn McCarthy and Sherry Collins. (Pic: John Ahern)
Kildorrery Community Lotto
The Jackpot is currently at €13,300. Tickets are €2 and available from the Community Office and all local retail/service outlets in the village. Next draw takes place in the Community Office on Thursday 18th April at 4pm and weekly thereafter.
Kildorrery Bingo
Every Friday night at 8pm in the Creamery Store Hall, Creamery Yard, with lots of worthwhile cash prizes. Kildorrery Bingo is a joint venture between the Community Development and G.A.A., with all proceeds going towards their ongoing projects.
Kildorrery GAA
The Lotto Jackpot is at €6,000. Tickets are on sale in all local outlets and online at smartlotto.ie/kildorrery. Next draw takes place in the GAA Clubrooms on Monday 15 April at 8pm and fortnightly thereafter.
Tidy Towns
Preparations are well underway for this year's competition but there is plenty of work yet to be carried out and the Tidy Towns Group would be delighted with any additional assistance. If interested in becoming involved please submit your name to the Community Office 022-25777.
Kildorrery Historical Society
The Kildorrery Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday 4th April at 8pm in No. 10 Oaklawn. All are welcome to come join us.
An Taisce National Spring Clean
A big Thank you to the Beavers, Scouts & their Leaders for coming out to help in great numbers yesterday evening for the Litter Pick and Clean up of the Village and Approach Rds. We were blest with beautiful weather and it was wonderful to hear the laughter and see the fun and enthusiasm they all had while undertaking not such a pleasant task.
Thanks also to members of the community and the Tidy Towns Group who tackled the litter further out on the Approach Rds.
Cork County Council Anti-Litter Challenge Competition 2024
The objectives of the competition are to reduce litter pollution in the county as a whole, and to encourage community involvement in the solutions to litter pollution. The competition is held over a 6 week period and the Tidy Towns Group have submitted an entry on behalf of Kildorrery.
1st Period: Mon 13th May to Wed 22nd May
2nd Period: Mon 27th May to Wed 5th June
3rd Period: Mon 10th June to Wed 19th Jun
Villages County Final: Mon 8th July to Wed 17th July
Anyone wishing to participate in this year's Litter Picking Rota please contact the Community Office at 022-25777. Everyone's help and vigilance in keeping Kildorrery litter-free is most appreciated at all times but especially while this competition is in progress. Dog fowling remains a problem and it is appreciated that the majority of dog owners are excellent in cleaning up after their dogs but we would urge those that do not to become more aware. Thank you for your continued support.
Kildorrery Hilltop Golfing Society
The society will be up and running from approximately March to November 2024. We host monthly outings to different courses, usually in the Cork, Tipperary and Waterford areas. Obviously the vast majority of our members are from the Kildorrery area but we also have members from Mitchelstown, Cork, Limerick, Dublin, Tipperary and Kerry. Membership of a golf club is necessary to become a full member of the Society but the facility is there for non-members of golf clubs to attend as guests on the day and indeed they are most welcome. It is a great way to spend a day among people you know so well and some that you may not be as acquainted with. There's a long summer ahead (Le Cunamh Dé) and we look forward to another hectic year in the Society and hopefully seeing some new faces on the golf course. Willie O'Connor, Secretary.
Kildorrery Parent & Baby Catchup
Every Thursday at 11am to 12pm (cost €2) in the Billiard Room in the Community Hall beside the Playschool. A ‘cuppa and chat’ and an opportunity to meet other parents with babies of similar age, everyone is welcome. Please contact Mairead on 086-1297513 for info.
JD Steps Dance School
Classes running on Thursdays in The Store, Creamery Yard from 2pm to 2.50pm (4-6yr) and 2.55pm to 3.45pm (7+). Classes are musical theatre and modern dance for both Boys and Girls. Book a place by contacting Julie on (087) 6667256.
Kildorrery's Tough Oul Soles
An informal hill walking group for adults only at 7am on Sunday mornings at various locations. No joining fee or hiking experience necessary. Suitable for beginners, with a stop for tea/coffee & a snack midway. Further information on our Facebook Group.
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