All About Cork: Calls for community centre in Ballyvolane

Community centre is needed

Local election candidate for Fianna Fáil in Cork City Northeast, Shane Ryan, has called for a community centre to be built in Ballyvolane to tackle the issue of anti-social behavior.

Mr Tyan said: “I am advocating for a community centre to be built to serve the Glanmire and Ballyvolane areas. Being a teacher myself, I know the importance amenities like this play in helping young people live to their full potential.

“Community centres serve as a safe place for young people and provide them with an alternative to public loitering.”

He added that support from the surrounding community for the clubs, schools and associations in the area is also crucial to help young people live their lives.

“Providing more amenities for young people in our local area is a key part of my campaign, because I know just how important they are to helping children in our community thrive.”

Blarney Street Camino

The public is invited to walk the Blarney Street Camino with Shandon Street Mens Shed in preparation of Mens Health week 2024.

On June 6 starting at the Catholic grotto at 12pm, the mens shed will embark on a 2km walk down Blarney Street.

They will walk the longest street in Ireland to celebrate men, and to bring light to the positive and meaningful impact that mens sheds have on the men of Cork.

Collect your certificate at the end,and join them for music and refreshments in the Rocksteps Community Centre Blarney Street. 

The event is organised by Shandon Street Mens Shed.

RSVP to Liz Madden, Community Health Worker at elizabeth.madden2@hse.ie or text/phone 087-6977942.

Ballyvolane AFC to take place next month at Leeds Park

Ballyvolane's AFC Cork will host its AGM on Sunday, June 16, at 11.30am at Leeds Park.

All members are invited to attend. Expressions of interest for committee roles can be sent by email to gerardmeany@gmail.com

Eucharistic procession

The Eucharistic procession to mark the feast of Corpus Christi will take place on this Sunday. The historic procession, which has deep roots in the Cork community, will begin at 3pm at the North Cathedral and proceed via Roman Street, Christy Ring Bridge, Academy Street, and St Patrick Street to Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Paul Street.

Last year’s Procession, the first since the covid pandemic, saw more than 4,000 people from across the city and county join the procession.

The theme of this year’s procession is unity — bringing people together.

Speaking ahead of the official launch, Bishop Fintan Gavin said: “You cannot have the word ‘community’ without ‘unity’. This year’s Eucharistic procession will celebrate the unity in faith that abounds in Cork, as well as the need to foster further unity in an increasingly complex world.

“Last year’s Procession was my first as Bishop of Cork and Ross.” Bishop Fintan Gavin said. 

“It was very gratifying to see the huge numbers walking, playing a prayerful part in the walk and the celebration in Ss Peter and Paul’s.”

Large screens will be positioned to relay the procession to those assembled, awaiting the eucharist, and to broadcast the Benediction and liturgy from Ss Peter’s and Paul’s, ensuring everyone will be able to participate.

Bishop Gavin invites groups from across the city and county from new faith communities to join parish communities including primary and secondary schools to join the celebration.

He added: “The Eucharistic Procession holds deep-rooted significance for families and communities in Cork, which spans generations of faithful participants. Now, with new communities that have embraced Cork as their home, we have an opportunity to strengthen and celebrate our collective faith, while honouring our heritage. 

It is this unity in faith that will once again take centre stage in this year’s procession as we look forward to commemorating and celebrating its centennial milestone in two years’ time.”

Lotto jackpot at €19,075

The Parish lotto hasn’t thrown up a winner in weeks and the jackpot stands at €19,075.

You can watch the draw on the Blackpool Facebook page at facebook.com/bbgparish or the Cathedral Facebook page at facebook.com/corkcathedral.

Tickets are available on the parish websites and parish Facebook pages.

There is a minimum spend of €10 when buying tickets online but you can use this to buy a ticket for the next four draws. If you decide on auto renew it will renew your payment until you decide to cancel it.

Tickets are available after all Masses and in the parish offices at the Cathedral and Blackpool during the week.

Have Blackpool, Ballyvolane and Shandon news you wish to share? Contact Robert McNamara.