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Congratulations Josie
Many congratulations again to Josie Knowles on the occasion of reaching 50 years in the role of Sacristan at St Colman's Church Ballintotis. Rev. Monsignor Jim Killeen who celebrated 10am Mass on Sunday last paid a rich glowing to Josie at the end of Mass and his words were greeted by a well deserved standing ovation. Afterwards parishioners, family and friends gathered at Ballintotis Community Centre for light refreshments. Here John McCarthy on behalf of the local Community addressed the very large gathering whilst a presentation was made to Josie by Ballintotis Area Community Council. (See photo coverage elsewhere in this week's issue).
Walking Club Announce Schedule
Following their recent Annual General Meeting, Ballintotis Walking Club have announced details of their forthcoming schedule of local walks. There is plenty to look forward to over the coming months and don't forget new members are especially welcome to join at any stage.
More information is available locally from Louis Knowles on 086-1229328.
Here is what lies ahead for the spring and summer months.
Sat 16th Feb - Castlemarty Wood
Sat 9th Mar - Cnoc na Ceo Wood
Sat 6th Apr - Ballymaloe
Sat 27th Apr - Crosshaven
Sat 11th May - Ballycotton
Sat 25th May - Knockadoon
Thurs 6th June - Whitegate
Thurs 20th June - Rostellan
Thurs 4th July - Curragh Woods
Thurs 22nd Aug - Glenbower Woods
Assembly point for all walks is at Ballintotis Community Centre, where participants then car pool and drive to the respective venue. For Saturday walks, all participants are asked to assemble at 2pm whilst it's a 7pm departure time from Ballintotis for the evening walks.
Fit4Life Club News
Congratulations to Claire O'Hanlon from Ballintotis Fit4Life Club who finished runner up in her category in last Sunday's Janssen 6k Road Race in Little Island. Claire is pictured above receiving her prize following her successful run which saw her clock the 6k distance in an impressive time of 25 minutes 25 seconds.
Meantime, club training continues throughout the week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Thursday the Couch to 4 Mile group continue to make great progress as they advance plans towards the Ballintotis 4 Mile Race on April 17th.
Road Race
In fact, there is just 9 weeks to go to this year's Road Race, with the Committee due to meet again on Monday next at 9pm to progress preparations. This year on line entries will open on Monday March 11th. All those who enter on line will be entered in a free draw for an overnight stay at Garryvoe Hotel.
Community Council
The next meeting of Ballintotis Are Community Council will take place on Monday week February 25th at 8.30pm in Ballintotis Community Centre.
Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club were back again last week and it was great to see a big turn out of members after the winter break. The group are due to meet again next Tuesday February 19th from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
