Around the Districts: Banteer and Kilbrin

Rás Tailteann Stage 2 will conclude in Banteer village on Thursday 21 May. Traffic restrictions will be in place from approximately 2pm, and people with dogs are asked to keep them indoors while the race passes. No parking will be available along Clonmeen Road and Main Street on the day. Parking at the Sportsfield/Park area is limited to team cars, officials, motor cycles, and team mentors. Visitors are asked to use the car park near the graveyard, the car park at Banteer Community Centre/Astro, and some approach roads. Cork County Council, IRD Duhallow, local sponsors, and local representatives are thanked for support, and Gardaí will implement the traffic management plan. Refreshments will be available during the race and at Banteer Sportsfield Café after the race. A fundraiser table quiz for the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association will be held on 29 May in Crowley’s bar, Gortroe, with a €20 team entry.

"Stage 2 of the Rás Tailteann will finish in Banteer village on this Thursday 21st May. Please be aware that there will be traffic restrictions in the village from approx 2pm onwards. We would kindly ask that people who have dogs that they are kept indoors whilst the race is passing. There will be no parking along the Clonmeen Road and Main Street on the day."

"Note Parking at the Sportsfield/Park area is limited to team cars, officials, motor cycles and team mentors. Within the village all are asked to use the car park near the graveyard, car park at Banteer Community Centre/Astro, and on some of the approach roads."

"Many thanks to the local Gardaí, including Inspector Paul Aherne and Garda Katryn Canty, who are assisting in implementing the traffic management plan for the day. All are looking forward to seeing the race come into the area. We would encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the day and help create a brilliant atmosphere for what promises to be a memorable finish."

"James McAuliffe is organising a Table Quiz in aid of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association in Crowley's bar in Gortroe on 29th May. A team of 4 is €20. All donations are greatly appreciated. Any questions contact James on 0851384484."

Read at Irish Independent