Joe Burke Memorial Walk
The Joe Burke Memorial Walk takes place on Saturday 21st May at 2.30pm. The walk commences from the roundabout with the dedication of a seat to Joe by Seamus Healy and the Marlfield Village Committee. The Village Committee will lead the walk from the roundabout to Marlfield Lake and then to St Patrick’s Chapel and back by the sunken fence to the walk start. There will be a full explanation of all the different village projects and the history attaching to them. Marlfield has been settled for over three thousand years and excavations have confirmed this. The great abbey of Inislounaght of which today there is little trace and its role in defining today’s village are part of the history which will be highlighted. Marlfield Lake which is one of the village main attractions has a special place and its role in industry and environment are part of the walk. Please come for a lovely evening of community remembrance and information all for free. The walk will take about 2 hours and a decent pair of walking shoes is advised. More details from any of the committee or call mobile no.0862937220.
Condolences
Marlfield Village committee extend their condolences to Jimmy Cronin and his family on the recent death of Jimmy’s brother Peter. To all the Cronin family our deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Wild Flower Garden
The work at the roundabout is the relocated wild flower garden. The original area chosen was not suitable due to shading by the trees. The new location has been outlined and the bed will be in the hollow where the dead tree once stood. Clay has been sourced and the outlines of the oval bed is dug ready for seeding this week .When seeded and ready a will fence will be woven as a means of protecting the bed from animal and human until the flowers are well established.
