All About Cork: School hosts special lotto to raise funds for equipment

A local secondary school is hosting a special Halloween fundraiser to raise money for educational equipment to support students’ education.

Coláiste Éamann Rís’s fundraiser lotto is open to everyone.

The school states that: “money raised from this fundraising initiative will be invested in educational equipment to support your child’s education”.

This week, the school is running a special Halloween lotto fundraiser with some amazing prizes on offer, including Oasis tickets, cash prizes, and vouchers.

In a statement, Coláiste Éamann Rís management said: “Thank you so much to everyone who is supporting our fundraiser lotto. You are making a real difference, and we really appreciate your support.

“Some good news — every line in our fundraiser lotto on Thursday, October 24, has a chance to win our jackpot and has a free chance to win one of three sensational Halloween Giveaway Competition prizes.

“This nationwide competition is open to all people who have a ticket in a lotto run by our service provider ‘Our Fundraiser’,” the school added.

The three prizes are two platinum Oasis tickets, a €1,000 cash prize, and a €500 Smyths Toy Store voucher.

“If you already have a ticket for our fundraiser lotto on October 24, you will be entered into this Halloween Giveaway Competition,” CER added.

“If you do not have a ticket, please visit our fundraiser website to join: www.ourfundraiser.ie/org/cercork.

“At 7pm on Thursday, a participant will be chosen at random by ‘Our Fundraiser’ for each prize,” the school further advised.

“They must answer a phone call within five rings and answer a quiz question correctly to win a prize.

The quiz question is: What form of transport do witches traditionally use? (a) Magic Carpet, (b) Bicycle, or (c) Broomstick.

For more information, see the Coláiste Éamann Rís Facebook page.

New greenhouse unveiled

Ballyphehane Community Centre has unveiled its new greenhouse, which the centre says will allow them to harvest their own fruit and vegetables all winter.

In a statement, management at Ballyphehane Community Centre outlined the benefits of the new greenhouse, and thanked Cork City Council for its support in the initiative.

“The community garden just got a winter upgrade,” management stated.

“We’ve laid the groundwork and built a brand new greenhouse.

“This will allow us to branch out —no pun intended — and harvest all winter, with a variety of different seasonal produce.

“A huge thank you to Cork City Council for making this all possible.”

Focus is on healthy soil

Volunteers from Togher Community Garden were among dozens of allotment and community garden volunteers and organisers who visited City Hall in recent days.

An event was held to mark the end of National Allotments and Community Gardens Week, which took place this year from October 12 to 19, with a national theme focusing on healthy soil.

To celebrate community gardens and allotments across Cork, as well as the dedicated volunteers that tend to them, Dan Boyle hosted an event at City Hall over the weekend.

In a statement the morning after, the team at the local community garden said: “We had a lovely get-together last night at Cork City Hall - thanks to Lord Mayor Dan Boyle for the invitation.”

Morning Star NS great value for Sciath na Scol victory

Morning Star National School has advanced to the final of the Sciath na Scol competition, after defeating Togher Boys National School in a derby game earlier this month.

In a statement, the school described the victory as “tremendous” and “well deserved”.

“The boys were great value for their victory, playing a brand of exciting, skillful football that was enjoyed by the large group of supporters from the school,” they said.

“Well done lads! Come and support us in the final in November!”

Students in the picture

Transition year students from Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane, have been developing their photography skills as they explore career opportunities in the field.

In a statement, the local secondary school said:

“Our talented TYs have been snapping up new skills in their photography course and just wrapped up an inspiring talk with Tramore College of Further Education.

“From mastering the perfect shot to exploring creative career paths, they’re capturing more than just photos — they’re capturing their future!

“Big thanks to Tramore College for the insight and inspiration. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes them!”

DLD Day at Greenmount NS

Greenmount National School last week marked International Development Language Disorder Day.

Developmental Language Disorder is a hidden but common disability that affects one in 14 people, causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.

Developmental Language Disorder Day (DLD Day), now in its seventh year, is celebrated annually around the world with more than 40 countries involved.

In a statement on October 18, Greenmount NS said: “Today at school we are celebrating International DLD Day. We are proud to have two special classes that support pupils with DLD.”

Socialise at board game club

A board game club is encouraging members of the community and further afield to get out, socialise and have some fun with board or card games.

The Board Game Club Cork is based in Sunday’s Well Rugby Club at Musgrave Park.

The club is open every Thursday from 7pm and organisers have encouraged people to get involved.

“It’s a great excuse to get out, socialise and have some fun,” they said.

“You can bring your own board or card games.” 

For more information, visit the Board Game Club Cork on Facebook.

Cork’s ‘Fr Paul’ laid to rest

A former Cork priest and community activist was described as someone who “made the world a little better, a little brighter and a whole lot more memorable” at his funeral mass.

Paul O’Donoghue was laid to rest at St Finbarr’s Cemetery last Wednesday following the funeral mass at the Church of the Assumption in his native Ballyphehane.

He passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at Cork University Hospital.

Delivering the eulogy his niece Sabrina described her uncle as someone who was “full of fun” and packed a lot into his 64 years, including a stint at Hadden’s Bakery, working as a bus driver and serving as a priest.

She described her uncle as someone who was “incredibly motivated and determined” — evidenced in no small part by his completion of 18 full marathons.

He had many passions, she said, including a love of art and vintage cars.

Paul O’Donoghue served in a number of parishes including Knocknaheeny and Ballincollig during his time as a priest.

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