Day: May 29, 2013
Carriganima N.S. Family Fun Day on Sunday, 2nd June 2013
Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved
Failte Ireland has approved €105,750 for a new pedestrian, cycling and wheelchair access bridge at Millstreet in Co Cork at the exact location where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the River Blackwater in 1603. This is part of the larger Beara Breifne walking route project.
‘I am pleased to confirm funding for both of these projects which will further improve Ireland’s tourism facilities. The new bridge on the Beara Breifne way marks the exact spot where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the river with his followers, and the overall route is a really exciting walking project which takes in all four provinces.’
The new bridge at Millstreet is a key link in the development of the Beara Breifne Way long-distance walking route which traces the 1602 march by Donal Cam, Chieftain of the O’Sullivan Beare clan, after the [read more …] “Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved”
Death Notice: Jerry Neville, Dromagh
The death has occurred of Jerry Neville of Dromalour, Kanturk and late of Dromagh., Who passed away peacefully on 26th May at his residence. Lying in repose at O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk on Wednesday from 6 pm, followed by removal at 8 pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Dromtarriffe New Cemetery. Contact: O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk 029-50147