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Irish Independent
01-08-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Boherbue, Killavullen and Western Duhallow
Having had a number of requests from Parishioners regarding the Pearse Memorial Hall which is now once again available to the public having been in the hands of the National School for Classrooms over the past few years as they awaited the fitting of the modular buildings. Through the medium of these notes I express their concerns regarding the future of this public building. Who exactly are the officers and committee members. On the Hall Facebook page it gives a number to contact but no name. What are the charges going to be for meetings etc. How much did the Dept of Education pay in rent during that time when the hall was closed to everyone with the exception of the Dancing Club as they prepared for Scor etc, plus a few special occasions at Christmas and St Patrick's Day. Great credit is due to the small number of ladies who have been involved at the helm for decades and kept the ship afloat with the weekly card drives. But now that Boherbue has developed into a much bigger village there are many newcomers to the area, young parents, who might like to get involved and turn it into a more active centre. As the saying goes 'once upon a time' there was a snooker room, table tennis, exercise classes, 3-act plays, sales of work, Christmas markets, fashion shows etc., all took place there, all wonderful occasions. Weekend Masses were said there during the building of the New Church. But above all its the financial situation people are most anxious to get an update on. What was the weekly, monthly or yearly rent received from the Dept of Education and was it paid directly to the Hall bank account or had it to go through a Financial agency or consultant. Maybe a public meeting well advertised held sometime during the autumn months where all the info would be disclosed and future plans discussed before the winter months. It's a building in excellent structural condition so, why not utilise it to its full potential is one of the questions being asked. A public meeting will decide whether or not people are really interested, give them the opportunity and see what the results are. Minor football On an ideal evening for football the supporters that attended the Minor League game in Boherbue on Wednesday evening were treated to non stop action and scores a plenty. A baker's dozen of goals and nineteen points all well executed made it an enjoyable outing for all present. BK Plunkets were at home with Buttevant the visitors and it was the home side that took the spoils on a 7-14 to 6-5 scoreline. The game saw some wonderful individual performances coupled with great teamwork and movement of the ball by both teams. Well done to both teams, a great occasion to witness. Intermediate footballers Boherbue Intermediate footballers lost out to Glen Rovers in their Championship encounter at Inchageela on Saturday evening. The final scoreline was 1-12 to 0-12 the goal coming during the third quarter when the winners took complete control having trailed at the interval by three points on a 8pts to 5pt scoreline. Boher were struggling in a number of areas and will really have to take stock before their next outing in a few weeks time. See sports pages in this paper for full match report. Lotto The numbers drawn were 8, 12, 16, 29. Lucky Dip €50 Hugh Patrick O'Connor, Ruhill. €20 each Billy Daly, Kilbrin; Juliet Downey, Dromagh; Emma Walsh, Gneeves. Online Donal Aherne, Ballyhoulihan. Seller: Con Breen. Killavullen Farmer's Market Killavullen Farmer's Market will take place next on this Saturday, August 2nd at the Nano Nagle Birthplace between 10.30am and 1pm. Parish pilgrimage The annual parish pilgrimage this year will be to Cobh by bus from Killavullen Church on August 15. Mass for the Feast of the Assumption will be celebrated at Saint Benedict's Priory followed by a visit to the adjoining Bible Garden. A guided tour of Saint Colman's Cathedral will be followed by lunch at the Harbour Suite of the Commodore Hotel. In the afternoon, a guided visit to the recently opened Barryscourt Castle (Carrigtwohill) will conclude the day. Cost: €50 (under 21: €30); Reservations: Kathleen Hanley: 086-1556360 Chiropody Dates Appointments with our friendly and dedicated chiropodist Patricia are now available for August 9th and September 6th. Please contact her at 0863225052 to arrange an appointment. Lotto Killavullen Community Council Lotto – Twice the Fun, Twice a Week! Our exciting lotto draw takes place every Wednesday and Saturday evening, with the bonus ball from the National Lottery determining the winning number. Our most recent winners were Ann Howard, Sandy Deady, C. Thornhill, John Beechinor each matching the bonus number and taking home a prize. A big congratulations to our winners, and a sincere thank you to everyone who continues to support the Killavullen Community Lotto. Your participation helps support local initiatives and make a real difference. Western Duhallow Fun Day While one could write a paragraph or several on the event scheduled for Kiskeam GAA Grounds this Sunday its best described as its advertised 'A Community Fun Day' with entry free. It's fun for all the family, cousins and friends. That sums up what is going to be an afternoon to remember and enjoy. The whistle sounds at 2pm and the hooter blows at 5pm. With events for all age groups, male and female, it's a full packed programme from start to finish. Novelty races, penalty kicks, long kick, tug-o-war and much more. There will be a special toddler area and face painting, nail decorating etc will also take place. It's also a picnic occasion. An ice cream vendor and FaceCook hot food will also be on site while patrons are also invited to bring along their own snacks and beverages. Hopefully, the weather will be kind to them as they relax and enjoy a great annual occasion organised by a special committee who deserve to be congratulated for their effort. Kiskeam Duck release In memory of the late Catherine McAuliffe, ducks will be released at the Glouneen River Walk on this Sunday at 1pm. This has now become an annual event which takes place prior to the Fun Day which gets underway at 2pm and concludes at 6pm in the GAA grounds. Everyone welcome to join in the fun. Kerry Win With Western Duhallow having a big Kerry support in its midst its only fitting that we congratulate them on their football victory over Donegal in the All Ireland Final at Croke Park on Sunday and as they refer to it the 'Battle for Sam'. It was a contest where the pundits found it difficult to call. But on Sunday Kerry with four orange flags in the opening half set the foundation for a deserved victory with Joe O'Connor's goal putting the cherry on the cake before the welcome sound of the hooter. As a team they played with gusto and style. Over the border in Rathmore they were extremely proud with two players starting in Shane Ryan and Paul Murphy. In fact, I was informed in my local on Sunday night by a former resident from that area Sheila McCarthy who now resides in the Boherbue area that Rathmore have had at least one player on the County senior panel for the past 25 years. What an achievement! For us in Cork it's a case of grin and bear it. As things stand it doesn't look likely that a Cork captain will be climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand in the near future, but sure we'll live in hope. Walk The Duhallow/Sliabh Luachra Pastoral area which includes the parishes of Ballydesmond, Rathmore, Dromtariffe, Millstreet and Boherbue/Kiskeam are holding a fun walk on this Sunday, August 3rd to give parishioners an opportunity to meet up with other in a social type gathering. It starts at the source of the Blackwater at 3pm. Those who follow Google maps enter Cordal Wind Farm and that will lead you to the take off point. For those not sure they are asked to assemble at Ballydesmond Church car park at 2.45pm from where the convoy will depart at 2.50pm. Don't forget your Brolly. Kiskeam Lotto The numbers were 16, 21, 24, 25. Lucky Dip €50 Eileen Lane, Droumscarra. €20 each Anne Marie O'Keeffe, Kiskeam; Jerome Casey, Boherbue; Niall Doody, Knockavoreen.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Scor says it was placed under examination for allegations against former chair
(Reuters) - French reinsurance company Scor said on Friday it has been placed under examination by a Paris court for facts alleged against its former chairman, Denis Kessler, in relation to Covea Group's acquisition of PartnerRe in 2022. Scor said it firmly denies having had any direct or indirect involvement. In July 2022, Exor, the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family, completed the sale of Bermuda-based reinsurer PartnerRe to France's Covea for $9.3 billion in cash. In January 2024, French daily Liberation reported that a judicial procedure had been started in June 2022 related to the transaction. Kessler, who was Scor's chairman for 21 years until his death in 2023, Adrien Couret, CEO of mutual protection group Aema, and Jean-Claude Seys, co-founder of Covea, were said to have tried to derail the deal, according to the Liberation report. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
04-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Scor says it was placed under examination for allegations against former chair
April 4 (Reuters) - French reinsurance company Scor ( opens new tab said on Friday it has been placed under examination by a Paris court for facts alleged against its former chairman, Denis Kessler, in relation to Covea Group's acquisition of PartnerRe ( opens new tab in 2022. Scor said it firmly denies having had any direct or indirect involvement. In July 2022, Exor ( opens new tab, the holding company of Italy's Agnelli family, completed the sale of Bermuda-based reinsurer PartnerRe to France's Covea for $9.3 billion in cash. In January 2024, French daily Liberation reported that a judicial procedure had been started in June 2022 related to the transaction. Kessler, who was Scor's chairman for 21 years until his death in 2023, Adrien Couret, CEO of mutual protection group Aema, and Jean-Claude Seys, co-founder of Covea, were said to have tried to derail the deal, according to the Liberation report.
