LOCAL NEWS ARCHIVE - FEBRUARY 2002

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Cornafean News 23rd February 2002

Death of Mr. Bert Flood

There was deep shock and sadness in the locality on the death on Saturday last, 23^rd February, of Mr. Bert Flood, Lismoreville, Crossdoney. He died suddenly on Saturday last on a weekend visit to Ennis, Co. Clare for a musical event. He was pre-deceased some years ago by his wife Nan.

A member of one of Cavan’s most prominent families, Bert operated his own butchering business in Cavan Town for many years. He was a widely regarded as a very friendly, and pleasant man, who was held in very high esteem by everyone who knew him. He was particularly noted for his interest in the traditional means of travel by pony and trap and he took great pleasure in regularly driving a pony and trap along the highways and byways of the locality. He also kept a fine collection of antique carriages and traps which he himself had restored over the years.

There were large attendances at the Removal of his remains to the Ballinagh Church on Monday evening last and at the Funeral Mass on Tuesday with burial in Killygarry Cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to his sons Bernard, Louis, Simon and Gareth, daughters Anne, Frances, Siobhan, Sinead and Agnes, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and other relatives.

Cavan College Open Day

Over the past fifteen years, Cavan College of Further Studies has firmly established itself as one of the leading further education centres within the North Midland region. The College, which now boasts a student population of over 600, is holding its annual Information Day at its premises in Cavan Town this Thursday, 28^th February, from 2pm to 6pm. This affords both Leaving Cert students and mature students who wish to return to education the opportunity to discuss course options within the college. There will also be information available on such issues as maintenance grants, career guidance and the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme for the long-term unemployed wishing to return to study. 

Football Cancelled

The recent spell of poor weather put paid to the planned start of the Cavan All County Football League last weekend. Like all the other games, Cornafean’s scheduled fixture with Mountnugent was postponed to a future date and the League is now unlikely to proceed until weather conditions show considerable improvement

Whist Drive

The following were the winners of the Whist Drive in Cornafean on Monday night, 18^th February. Top Score Jimmy Smith 1^st Lady Bridie Moran 2^nd do. Marie Donohoe 3^rd do. Kathleen Finnegan 4^th do. Anna Martin 1^st Gent Harry McVeety 2^nd do. Sean Reilly 3^rd do. Ned Gaffney 4^th do. Pat Smith Other winners Lily Byrd, Pauline Donohoe, Danny Fay, Willie McGibney, W. Kirk, Eileen Fitzpatrick, Dan Mel Reilly, Seamus Keogan. The next Whist in Cornafean is on next Monday night 4^th March.

Scor Success

Cornafean took part in the first round of Scor 2001 last Friday night in Killeshandra Community Centre, and put up good performances in each of the eight competitions. There was a good local attendance among the reasonable-sized crowd which braved the wintry weather conditions for an enjoyable night’s entertainment. On Saturday night, the first-round winners were announced and there was some satisfaction for Cornafean, who qualified for the County final in five categories, Ceili Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation, and Question Time. The County Final is on next Friday night 1^st March again in Killeshandra Community Centre, and no doubt there will be huge attendance there, for an event which is always special for followers of Irish music, dance, song and general entertainment.

Vintage Association

Cornafean Vintage Ploughing Association are holding a meeting in McSeain’s on next Wednesday night, 6^th March at 9.30pm. All members are requested to attend and new members are welcome.

Football Membership

This Thursday, 28^th February, is the closing date for membership applications for Cornafean GAA clubfor 2002. The membership fee for adults is 10 euro and for students it is 5 euro. No applications can be entertained after this deadline. Anyone who has not yet renewed their membership is asked to do so as a matter of urgency by contacting Seamus Doyle or Padraig Gormley.

Monthly Meeting

Cornafean GAA club are holding their monthly meeting for March on next Wednesday, 6^th March in the clubrooms at 9.30pm. All members are asked to attend.

Cornafean News 18th February 2002

Lotto Jackpot of €6,000 for Blenacup

Congratulations to Brendan McPhillips, Blenacup who scooped a great Jackpot prize of €6,000 in last Sunday night’s Cornafean GAA Lotto draw. Brendan’s win is one of the highest Jackpot win for some time in the Cornafean GAA Lotto and Brendan’s many friends in the locality will welcome his good luck on his success. 

Cornafean Walking Club

Cornafean Walking Club is holding its first organised walk on Sunday February 24 and members are hoping that walkers from all over the area will step out for the event.  The walk will start at 2pm from McSeains and refreshments will be served afterwards.  Nearly thirty people attended the second meeting of the walking club last week where a number of ideas for the club were discussed, and the organising committee have been delighted so far with the level of local interest in the new club. 

The next meeting of the club will be held on Thursday March 7 in McSeains at 9pm.  New members are welcome. 

Senior Scor 2002

On next Friday night, 22^nd February, Cornafean will take part in the first round of this year’s Cavan Senior Scor competition, in Killeshandra Community Centre.  Over the past few weeks, the Cornafean acts have been busy preparing for Saturday’s competition, and we wish them every success on this occasion. Both Senior Scor and Scor na nOg have always attracted great support from Cornafean down through the years and no doubt the traditionally strong local support will be once again out in force on the night. The show begins at 8.30pm. The other teams competing on the same night will be Killeshandra, Arva, Ballinagh, Cavan Gaels, Crosserlough, Mullahoran and Lacken. The county finals will be held on Friday March 1^st, again in Killeshandra Community Centre.

Football Season re-starts

The Cornafean footballers will be returning to competitive action for 2002 next weekend when they entertain visitors Mountnugent in Pairc Naoimh Fionnain. After their long winter hibernation, the Cornafean lads will be anxious to get off to a winning note on their first outing of the season.

In the corresponding game last March, Mountnugent had the better of the exchanges in a game that had earlier been postponed due to fears surrounding the various outbreaks of Foot & Mouth disease. On that occasion, Cornafean held a comfortable three-point lead at half time but frittered away that advantage with a poor second-half performance, while their opponents produced a gritty display to finish convincing winners by two points, 0-11 to 0-9.

Cornafean will undoubtedly be hoping to reverse that result on this occasion and we wish them every success.

Cornafean News 5^th February 2002

Pancake Night

The Cornafean Vintage Ploughing Association are holding their annual Pancake Night social in McSeain’s on next Tuesday night, 12^th February. This is always a very popular event each year and all support will be greatly appreciated.

New Walking Club

Next Thursday night, February 7, the second meeting of the newly established Cornafean Walking Club will take place in McSeain's at 9pm.  Anyone interested in walking as a pastime is invited to come along.  The meeting follows on from a very successful meeting held recently to gauge the level of interest in setting up such a club.  Nearly twenty people from Cornafean and the surrounding parishes attended and the idea of setting up a club was enthusiastically received.

A committee was selected and if was decided to hold a second meeting to allow as many people as possible to have their say in the running of the new club.  So whether you want to power-walk, stroll of simply take advantage of the longer evenings, come along to McSeain's on Thursday night.

Football Meeting

The Monthly Meeting of the members of Cornafean GFC will take place in the clubrooms on next Wednesday night 6th February at 9.30pm. All members are asked to attend

Membership of Cornafean GFC is now open for 2002. The membership fee for adults is 10 euro and for students it is 5 euro. It is especially important that all players sign up for membership as soon as possible. Please contact Seamus Doyle for further details.