All About Cork: Community and family celebrate Fr Kiely’s 25 years as a priest

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025 - 12:00

Amy Campbell

Fr. Charlie Kiely with Noreen and John Daly, his brother Mike, Paul and Nora Eaton and Rose Desmond at the parish picnic celebrating his 25 years in the priest hood at Our Lady Crowned church in Mayfield . Picture: Eddie O'Hare

City Council sports grants

€50,230 has been awarded in sports grants to local clubs after Cork City Council voted to approve the 2025 grants at last week’s council meeting.

Those who will benefit include: Mayfield Utd AFC, allocated €3,087 for a new pedestrian gate, Mayfield GAA Club; €5,670 for improved floodlighting, Brian Dillon’s GAA; €4,534 for floodlighting and sports equipment, and Collins Pitch & Putt Club were awarded €6,300 for security fencing and a sand top dresser.

Glanmire Ladies Football Club will receive €10,000 for changing room upgrades, Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club; €5,165 for new baskets and scoreboard, Sarsfields Camogie; €3,900 for repair works, Sarsfields Hurling Club; €3,900 for security fencing, Riverstown Football Club; €7,674 for netting.

New bus terminal

Cork City Council plans to develop a new bus terminal on Lotamore Drive near Bawnleigh Court, connecting with the R615 Old Youghal Road, under new plans which have opened for public consultation.

The new terminal is part of the Phase 3 Cork Bus Network Redesign to support the launch of Route 28. Plans includes a new turning and waiting area for buses, roadway upgrades, new footpaths, kerbs, signage and drainage.

You can view the full plans and submit feedback by 5pm, Friday July 18 at https://consult.corkcity.ie, or submissions can also be posted to: Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Development, Cork City Hall.

Très bien: Leaving Certificate students Wayne Stanton and Brian Cassin were pleased with the Leaving Cert French examination last Wednesday at Mayfield Community School. Picture Larry Cummins

Montenotte Hotel events

Local hotel The Montenotte has announced its partnership with Gusbourne, an English sparkling wine producer.

As part of the partnership, The Montenotte will host a series of events throughout summer and autumn.

Central to this partnership will be The Montenotte’s new Panorama Terrace Bar running throughout the summer from June to August. Open daily from 12.30pm to 9.30pm, guests can enjoy Gusbourne sparkling wines alongside the new Bites & Delights menu.

The programme also includes a Gusbourne-themed Wimbledon Brunch in The Gallery Suite, followed by a screening of the men’s final within the hotel’s private Cameo Cinema on Sunday July 13.

During the Cork on the Fork Food Festival in August, The Montenotte will present two dining experiences, on Thursday August 14 with a seven-course fine dining tasting and a summer afternoon brunch on Saturday August 16.

Finally, The Montenotte will also host an evening of their Wine Club with a Gusbourne-themed wine dinner and tasting on Thursday October 9, hosted by Laura Rhys, Master Sommelier and Gusbourne’s Global Ambassador.

Juan Tudela, general manager of The Montenotte, said: “We’re delighted to bring Gusbourne to Cork for the first time.”

Jonathan White, CEO of Gusbourne, added: “The Montenotte is a fantastic destination for those who appreciate the finest food and wine, making it a natural home for our award-winning sparkling wine.”

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