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LOCAL NEWS ARCHIVE -DECEMBER 2003
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The Cornafean Walking Club is holding a walk on Sunday December 28th, starting at 2pm from McSeain's. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, savour the fresh air and help lose some of those extra pounds built up during the excesses of the Christmas period. There will be soup and sandwiches available afterwards in McSeains for all participants.
On St. Stephen's Day, Cornafean GAA club are hosting their annual charity football match in Pairc Naoimh Fionnain. It is expected that the local Ladies footballers will also be taking part on the day. All players are asked to be at the park by 2pm on St. Stephen's Day, and the game will commence at 2.30pm. This event is always a popular and enjoyable occasion, and all players and supporters are welcome.
There was deep sadness in the locality last weekend on the death of Miss Eva Brady, Marahill. A native of Marahill, Eva lived for much of her working life in Antrim town but returned home to live in Marahill when she retired a number of years ago. She will be remembered as a decent, quiet and friendly lady. There were large attendances at the removal of her remains to St. Patrick’s Church, Drumcor on Saturday evening last and at the Funeral Mass on Sunday morning. On behalf of the entire community, we express our deepest sympathy to her brother Packie, nephews, nieces and other relatives.
On next Sunday 28th December all roads lead to McSeains, Cornafean for the special " Stars in Your Eyes" Christmas Extravaganza which is organised by Cornafean GAA club. This event promises to be one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with a entertainment from a galaxy of stars, including Elvis Presley, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and many others, with quite a few surprises thrown in. The show starts at 9.30pm and people are asked to come early to the event.
Meanwhile the annual Cornafean GAA club New Year’s Eve Dance takes place once again this year on December 31st, with music by Ian Pickens and his band. For decades now, this has always been a popular and memorable occasion in the locality each year and the organisers are hoping that this year’s dance will be as well-supported as in previous years.
The Cornafean Walking Club is holding a walk on Sunday December 28th, starting at 2pm from McSeain's. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, savour the fresh air and help lose some of those extra pounds built up during the excesses of the Christmas period. There will be soup and sandwiches available afterwards in McSeains for all participants.
The local Vintage Tractor Club are holding a meeting on this Friday night, 19th December, in McSeains, starting at 9.30pm All members are asked to attend.
On St. Stephen's Day, Cornafean GAA club are hosting their annual charity football match in Pairc Naoimh Fionnain. It is expected that the local Ladies footballers will also be taking part on the day. All players are asked to be at the park by 2pm on St. Stephen's Day, and the game will commence at 2.30pm. This event is always a popular and enjoyable occasion, and all players and supporters are welcome.
The ever-popular annual Christmas Whist in Cornafean will be held on next Monday night, 22nd December
The following were the winners of the Whist Drive in Cornafean on Monday night, 8th December. Top Score Ena Thompson , 1st Lady Olive Reilly 2nd do. Gladys Turner 3rd do. Una Doyle 1st Gent Jim Bennett 2nd do. Joe Murphy 3rd do. Robert Fegan Other winners were Josie Diffley, Kitty Smith, Sean Reilly, Sean Fitzpatrick and Jimmy Smith.
Well done to Catherina McKiernan who was a member of the Irish Ladies team who won Silver for Ireland in the team event at last Sunday’s European Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh. Although Catherina’s preparations for the race were badly disrupted by flu in recent weeks, she produced a determined effort to finish the race in 34th place. Her achievement in doing so was enough to secure 2nd place in the team event for the Irish team, which was led by Sonia O’Sullivan.
Rehearsals are continuing for the special " Stars in Your Eyes" Christmas Extravaganza which takes place on Sunday 28th December in McSeains. The event, which is hosted by Cornafean GAA club promises to be one of the highlights of the Christmas season in the locality with stars of the calibre of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and others expected to be performing on the night. Meanwhile the annual Cornafean GAA club New Year’s Eve Dance takes place once again this year, with music by Ian Pickens and his band.
The AGM of Cornafean GAA Club will be held in the local Clubrooms on next Friday 5th December. The AGM of the Juvenile club is scheduled for 8.30 on that evening with the AGM of the Senior club starting at 9.00pm sharp. Members are asked to note the change of venue for the AGM from that previously announced in recent weeks. As the AGM is one of the most important events in the annual club calendar, alll members are requested to attend. New members are also welcome.
On Saturday night last , Cornafean were represented in six competitions in the Cavan 2003/04 Scór na nÓg County Finals in Killeshandra Community Centre. The hall was packed to capacity for a magnificent night's entertainment and the local competitors did themselves proud in each category. At the end of the night, there was some local disappointment when none of the county titles came our way. With a little extra luck, Cornafean could have captured the honours in several competitions. Probably the most dramatic contest of the night was in the Question Time competition when the Cornafean GFC and Ladies GFC teams took on Drumalee and Drumlane. Following a tightly-fought quiz, the Cornafean Ladies GFC team were level on 52 points with Drumalee with the other two teams closely behind. In a nerve-racking finale Drumalee took the honours by a single question on the tie-break round. The Cornafean acts were similarly unlucky in a number of other categories but hope springs eternal and our youthful representative will no doubt be tasting success in years to come.
We congratulate all the county winners in the eight competitions and wish them the very best of success in the Ulster Semi Finals which take place in Lisnaskea this Saturday night.
Last Thursday night, the local Active Age Club staged their popular comic sketch “A Cornafean Homecoming” at a concert in the Lavey Inn, and their performance was met with rapturous acclaim by the large attendance present. Quite a number of local supporters and club members made the journey to Lavey for the event and by all accounts a great time was had by all. It is hoped that the show will be restaged in a local venue over the Christmas period. Congratulations to one and all on yet another great achievement for our very lively and dynamic Active Age Club that have gone from strength to strength since its formation.
There was deep sadness in the locality last week on the death of Mr. John (Johnny) McCann, Shancor whose funeral took place in St. Michael's Church, Potahee on Saturday last. The deceased was a very decent and popular figure in the locality, and he was well known for his sociable nature and love of friendly conversation. We extend our deepest sympathy to his brother Benny and other relatives.
A fundraising Dance in aid of the Renal Dialysis Unit and Irish Kidney Association Hostel at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin will take place in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva on this Friday, 5th December. One of the highlights of the night is a special fundraising raffle. First prize is a limousin heifer and second prize is EUR100.
We understand that Raffle tickets are still available locally or can be purchased on the night. All support would be greatly appreciated.
The Winter season of Whist Drives in Cornafean continues with a Whist Drive on next Monday night, 8th December in McSeains. All support is very much appreciated.
