Kilfinane – Coshlea Historical Society

At Kilfinane – Coshlea Historical Society we are hoping to launch our journal during Winter/Spring of 2009/2010.

We are looking for articles and photos for inclusion in this our 5th journal.

All articles which may be of local interest in the Coshlea area, ie., Kilfinane, Ardpatrick, Ballinvreena, Ballyorgan, Ballylanders, Elton, Knocklong and Martinstown will be considered by the Society’s Editorial Committee. 

The 1st meeting of the Society after the Summer recess will take place at Davy’s Cottage, Ballinvreena on Tuesday, September 1st at 8.30 P.M. All are welcome.

At this meeting we will discuss upcoming lectures and layout for the Journal.

Any articles for consideration should be submitted by the end of September.

If you require any further information about the Society please contact:
Séamus Ryan (Secretary)
Tel: 087 - 9791400
or by e-mail at 
coshlea@live.ie

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in The Mill Bar on Wednesday, August 12th. for a jackpot of €5350
The numbers drawn were 2, 20, 23 and 25.and there was no outright winner

Lucky Dip Winners

• Pat Condon, Ruppulagh, Glenroe. (Centra)

• Owen Buckley, St. Anne's Terrace, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)

• Thomas, Joy, Denis, Pat and Jack, Castle St. (Pat Moloney)

• Mike Flynn, West End, Kilfinane. (Breda Walsh)

• Breda O'Donovan, Barrack Street, Kilfinane. (Brendan O'Brien)

The draw for Wednesday, August 19th. was scheduled to take place in Healey's Bar for a jackpot of €5500.
Results next week.

Ballylanders - World of Woman - Ladies Lifestyle Event

Topical topics in Kellehers No1: Broadband

Local bon vivant J.C. discusses the merits of broadband roll-out in the locale on his latest edition (wap enabled) invisible phone.

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto, August 5th.

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in McCarthy's Pub on Wed, August 5th. for a jackpot of €5200
The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 21, 22 and there was no outright winner.

Lucky Dip Winners

• Charlie Reynolds, Low Bridge, Kilfinane. (Pat Moloney)
• Billy McAuliffe c/o (Brendan O'Brien)
• Seán O'Donnell, Scóil Pól. (Donie O'Sullivan)
  
• P. Ryan, ballyhoura, Kilfinane. (Quilty's Tavern)
• Michael Howard, Glenroe. (Centra)

The draw for Wednesday, August 12th. is scheduled to take place in The Mill Bar for a jackpot of €5350.
Results next Thursday.

From the Rhineland to Ireland 1709 - 2009

A Celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the arrival of the Palatine Community in Ireland.
Kilflynn Church of Ireland Fundraiser, Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Starting at the Palatine House (Ms. Alton's), Glenosheen at 2.30 P.M.
A walk will follow to Kilflynn Church of Ireland for a talk on the Palatines by Mr. Austin Bovenizer.
Entertainment that night at the Village Inn, Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick with storyteller Mr. Eddie Lenihan along with music, song and craic.
Refreshments will be served in the Village Inn.


View Glenosheen - Ballyorgan in a larger map

Condolences

The community offers condolences to the family of Denis (Dinny) Healy, Garrylease, Kilfinane whose death took place recently after an illness.
He is survived by his wife and daughters, brother, sons-in-laws, nephews and nieces.

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto

Blackrock G.A.A. Club Lotto took place in McGrath's Pub on Wed, July 29th. for a jackpot of €5050
The numbers drawn were 18, 24, 28, 30 and there was no outright winner.

Lucky Dip Winners

• Liam Moloney, Ballyhoura Heights. (Brendan O' Brien)
• Doreen Clifford, Upper Sunville, Ardpatrick. (Quilty's Tavern)
• Aidan Gleeson, Ballyorgan. (Quilty's Tavern)
• The Kosovo Fund, C/O Centra (Centra)
• Mossie Clifford, Upper Sunville, Ardpatrick. (Quilty's Tavern)

The draw for Wednesday, August 5th. was scheduled to take place in McCarthy's Bar for a jackpot of €5200.
Results next week.

Tag Rugby

Limerick Exiles take their first All Ireland Crown

After the success of Pig ‘n’ Porter 2 weeks ago, Limerick Exiles went into the All Irelands as the team to beat. This year the IRFU Tag Rugby All Irelands were hosted by Garryowen on the last Saturday of July.

The Exiles were involved in some enthralling group games throughout the Afternoon, marginally winning against Galway and Cork teams thanks to late tries.

This nerve-racking style continued right to the final, where the Exiles turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 win at the death of it all.

With 2 minutes remaining Declan O’ Donnell secured parity.

And in the last minute, Alan O’ Riordan received the ball and from the halfway line, he managed to jink, side step and pirouette his way through a crowded defense to score an epic winning try.

Well done to the four Kilfinane lads involved, Vinny O’Donnell (capt), Declan O’Donnell, Alan O’Riordan and Pat O’Sullivan.

We would like to wish Alan O’Riordan the best of luck as he returns to Sydney, Australia this week.

Beast Of Ballyhoura Adventure Race

Following several months of planning and many days and nights of training in all weather conditions competitors arrived to Ballyhoura over the Bank Holiday weekend to challenge for the 2009 Beast of Ballyhoura.

The weekend encompassed three races the Beast of Ballyhoura, a non stop 36 hour event race for teams of four, the Blackrock Challenge an 80 km hill running and mountain biking challenge and the Ballyhoura Blitz a 30 km hill running and mountain biking course on the Ballyhoura Mountains.

14 teams with members from countries as far afield as South Africa and New Zealand took on the challenge of the Beast of Ballyhoura across the uplands and low lands of Tipperary, Waterford, Limerick and Cork.

An early start of 5am from Blackwater Castle in Castletownnroche had competitors tackle the first stage of the day, a short orienteering course taking teams through the village and down the banks of the jungle like Awbeg River as they searched out archaeological and heritage sites of interest.

A river crossing along a fallen tree was the first time many competitors had the opportunity to test the water temperature and discover what lay ahead over the following 36 hours.

Following the orienteering warm up and just in time for sunrise the teams climbed the steps and abseiled down from the dizzy heights of the 15th century tower at Blackwater Castle, handled by Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre before taking to the water to kayak down the Awbeg River and Blackwater.

With a nice flow on the river following the heavy rains of previous days teams made up time, before being slowed down as they kayaked against the current up the Funchion River to Kilworth.

Orienteering in Kilsheskin Wood and Mountain Barrack expertly organised by Sean Cotter of Bishopstown Orienteering Club preceded a tough hill run across the Knockmealdown Mountains with teams getting a well earned rest to take on some Robin Hood style archery provided by Ballyhass Lakes.

The race also took in the Galty and Ballyhoura mountains with teams navigating their way back to Castletownroche taking in key checkpoints and challenges all along the route.

Competitors ran, mountain biked, kayaked their way, day and night, taking in famous sights such as the Vee, Mitchelstown Caves and the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails.

Along the route teams took on the epic Blackrock Challenge, a way marked loop on the Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails mapped by Chris O Callaghan of XCT1 bike rental that provided a memorable piece of mountain biking to test teams to the limits of their physical and mental strength.

Competitors were delighted to have a moment to sample Ballyhoura hospitality at its finest at TO Park, Labbamologga on Saturday night and Sunday morning, a well earned break following the first 20 hours of the race.

Teams reached the magical Blackwater Castle in Castletownroche on Sunday afternoon having battled through day and night to overcome their demons, both real and imagined.

While many teams were in contention for first place the eventual winners were Paul Mahon, Taryn McCoy, Gerry Kingston and Billy Reed who enjoyed discovering so many new places across Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and Limerick over the two days.

The Blackrock Challenge and Ballyhoura Blitz, hill running and mountain biking events for individuals created a great buzz about the Greenwood Mountain Bike Trail Head in the Ballyhoura Forest near the picturesque village of Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick on Sunday morning.

Following tough hill runs across the summit of Seefin racers arrived back to test their nerves across sections of the world class Ballyhoura Mountain Bike trails discovering unknown parts of the Ballyhoura Mountains.

Plans are underway for the 2010 Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race which will take place on the August Bank Holiday weekend so there is plenty of time to start training.

For further details and pictures of the event log onto www.ballyhourabeast.com

Some photos from the race are also available here: Ballyhoura Beast

For further inforamtion contact:
Pádraig Casey,
Ballyhoura Fáilte,
Main Street, Kilfinane,
Co. Limerick
Tel: 063 91747

Beast Of Ballyhoura Adventure Race Update

Here are some results from the week-end adventures
Ballyhoura Blitz:
Men.
1. Michael Flanagan
2. Adrian Linehan
3. Erwin Flefc

Women
1. Orla Power
2. Eidin Clery
3. Anne Goggin

Blackrock Challenge
Men.
1. Brian Keogh, Wicklow
2. Eoin Keith, Dublin
3. Craig Scarlet

Women.
1. Jacqueline O'Hagan

Birthday Celebrations

Happy Birthday to Mike Fitzpatrick who celebrated his 50th birthday with friends and family at Healy's Pub Kilfinane on Sunday, August 2nd. Mike's friends and group Handypac provided the entertainment and a great day was had by all.