February 2007 - CIT Students Union

CIT Students’ Union Magazine
Volume Seven - Issue Six
R A G W eek ‘07
Ents Guide
Good News
for Craw ford
W elfare Guides
& Information
Bus Éireann
Timetable Survey
expliCIT editorial
The Gunge
Tank
Returns!
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Heya lads,
Firstly I’d like to congratulate Mervyn and his team (Claire) on a fantastic ball season. For those of you
who can remember it will empathise with me.
I hope all your Christmas exam results came back with double figures, I was pleasantly surprised by my
own so not going to start complaining yet, however if you want just call into Simon or give him a call.
Rag Week is nearly upon us and kicking it off is Hypnodog, who said a dog was a man’s best friend?
You probably well know by now that various people including Maurice Murphy are getting gunged during rag week, there is a bounty of ?500 euros on each head, lads lets give him a REAL GUNGING EXPIERENCE by raising as much as we can. (All major credit cards accepted, except the UCC Alumni card, as
the cheap card material breaks our machines).
Valentines Day is next week so I hope you all have your cards and teddies bought already. For those of
you romantically engrossed couples I hope to see you at La Ceile for a special Loved Up foam party, and
those of you single (of course down to your own choice) happy hunting.
Students pleading with bouncers because they forgot their ID’s was a common scene during Fresher’s
week, make sure you bring two forms of ID (one to be either a Garda Age Card or passport). Also UCC’s
Rag week has passed, now it’s our turn to show Cork how real students party, I know you won’t let the
college name down.
CITSU proudly announces the revival of THE RAG MAG. At just ?1 it is a bargain. With only a limited supply of copies available buy them early not to be disappointed. All complaints from the Rag Mag can be
sent to uccpresident@inferiorcollege.com
Good news the CITSU Forums are back on-line. Check them out, register, leave a comment and let the
discussions begin. www.citsu/forums
If you get a chance during a lab or a bebo break, google the word ‘failure’ and then sit back and laugh.
Until next month
Gar
PS; Don’t forget to raise and give, it is the basic principle of RAG Week.
Department Finally
to Wake Up to
Crawford Art
College Disgrace
“...While this addresses only part of our problems, it is a welcome boost and should give us
some comfort. We will begin work once all quotations have been received and we will try to
proceed with minimum disruption...”
Before Christmas CIT Students’ Union along
with the Director of CIT Dr Brendan Murphy,
wrote to the Department of Education and
Science formally requesting funding for
essential works to Crawford College of Art
and Design.
In these letters graphic photographs depicted vividly the disgraceful conditions which
students in the Crawford have to endure on
a daily basis. Crumbling ceilings which are
held up with make-shift supports and leaking roofs which have been known to short
circuit lights and heaters. These are all
Health and Safety issues which have existed
for many years but none more so than this year. Five students have fainted due
to poor ventilation, several have fallen seriously ill due to chronic cold and flu,
accredited to poor heating and one most serious case, where a slate fell three
stories from the roof above and narrowly missed a student’s head. It is only a
matter of time until a fatality will occur. These are only to name a few.
There are many other issues which one cannot depict photographically but are
indeed also greatly affecting the students and staff well being. These include
inadequate heating, lighting and ventilation. These, as you will agree, are basic
to any working environment in this day and age and it is essential that funding
be put in place immediately. These are real issues which demanded real and
prompt reactions, and that’s exactly what we got. €300,000 was provided in all.
The proposed urgent remedial works which were requested included:
€25,000)
• Roof leaks (€
• Attic support beams ( €8,000)
€3,9000)
€17,000)
• Heating (€
• Ventilation (€
€64,000)
€43,000)
• Interior decoration (€
• External works (€
€10,4000)
• Electrical works (€
Crawford College Principal Geoff Steiner
Scott said: “While this addresses only part
of our problems, it is a welcome boost and
should give us some comfort. We will begin
work once all quotations have been
received and we will try to proceed with
minimum disruption”.
Further to this, financial aid has been given
by CIT college authorities to fund a new
multi media lab which will exist within the
college. This comes at a cost of €57,000
will include new furniture, cabinets, a projector and fourteen new computers. To date
there are only nineteen working computers
within the college, some of which are well outdated.
Commenting on both announcements, Crawford site President Brian Casey
said: “This announcement is a welcome boost for the dejected hearts within
the Crawford. The remedial works will make the building some what more liveable and will greatly reduce the H & S risk we endure on a daily basis”.
Further to this he said: “With a college that solely studies art and media it is
incredible that so few computers have been provided over the years. This new
addition will enhance our ability to get a better education and will help greatly
with research projects”.
CIT Students’ Union can truly claim yet another success with these announcements. The issues in Crawford have been at the fore of our completion lists for
many years now and it is a pleasure to finally to see a glimmer of hope for the
once ill fated Crawford.
Brian O Sullivan
The Management & Staff of the Rochestown Park Hotel would like to wish all new
and returning students to CIT the best of luck with the year ahead.
Thank you for once again making us your Number 1 Ball Venue for 2007!
Bus Éireann Timetable Survey (18th of January 2007)
Don’t you hate it when you are standing at a
bus stop on Model Farm Road, a few minutes
away from CIT and you see a “Number 5” Bus
Eireann bus pass you heading in the CIT direction? You think to yourself, surely the bus will
be along in at least 10 minutes, and then while
your waiting another bus passes you and you
think, ok there will definitely be one coming
soon and low and behold a third bus passes
you heading for our beloved college! It makes
you wonder what the f**k the bus drivers are
doing outside CIT? I don’t know! But what I
decided to do was to sit outside CIT at the bus stop armed with a timetable and
a pen and took down the times when the buses arrive and depart from the
stop. The buses I included were the infamous number 5 and the just as infamous number 19. My findings were very interesting to say the least.
On a recent showing of RTE’s Primetime, the scandal of Dublin Bus was
brought to the public eye. Basically an ex Dublin Bus driver, told the show how
drivers would invariably leave early or late and take longer to get to their final
destination so that their jobs would be easier. So, as I go through my findings,
decide for yourself if Bus Eireann, in light of recent revelations, has pulled up
their socks.
I decided to only survey the hours that were important to the vast majority of
students in CIT, so I did the survey from 8.00 am to 7.00 pm. I laid out the survey as follows. I put down the expected departure time according to the
timetable available on the Bus Eireann website; I then gave the buses a 10
minute leeway time of which they had to arrive at CIT. So for example, the time
table says that the bus is leaving CIT at 0805, so I have the expected arrival time
at 0755. This way I can also record when buses arrive too early and leave early,
which we all know is just as bad as being late!
These are the findings: As I start off straight away the number 19 is late, expected arrival time being 0820, it arrived at 0848 and was supposed to depart at
0830 and departed at 0849. That’s a total of 28 minutes late. I’d like to remind
you all of how great our weather has been lately. The same problem happened
with the Number 5 with the bus arriving at 0825, when it was supposed to
arrive at 0810; it then departed at 0830 a total of 10 minutes later that it was
supposed to leave. Then again at 0840, the bus arrived at 0858 and departed
at 0859. That’s 19 minutes late. Now 19 minutes might not seem like a lot to
Bus Eireann, but I can tell you when a student is 20 minutes late for class the
lecturer will not be in a good mood.
So I was pretty much expecting the buses to be late all day until I was
approached by a bus driver and he asked me whether or not I was spying on
him! I refused to comment and he went back to his bus. From this point on
most buses were on time. Now I was sitting recording every detail, I couldn’t
help but feel somewhat intimidated as every driver that pulled in a bus just
seemed to stare straight through me, this is just my personal opinion, but it was
definitely like they were told be careful.
B u s E ire a n n , R o u te 1 9 - B u s tim e ta b le S u rv e y - 1 8 th o f J a n u a ry 2 0 0 7
Expected Arrival time
750
820
850
940
1020
1100
1140
1220
1300
1340
1420
1500
1540
1620
1700
1740
1820
1920
Bus Arival time
800
848
908
951
1015
1042
1128
1210
1247
1337
1403
1456
1530
1622
1657
1739
1825
1925
Expected Departing time
800
830
900
950
1030
1110
1150
1230
1310
1350
1430
1510
1550
1630
1710
1750
1830
1930
Bus Departing time
800
849
909
951
1025
1115
1145
1228
1305
1450
1423
1510
1544
1633
1710
1747
1831
1930
So hours went on and some buses where leaving up to 5-8 minutes early. I had
honestly thought that we were not going to find anything more negative about
the No 5 route which we all know and hate! This of course was until 1545. At
the said time the bus left 5 minutes early, nothing too serious, however the
next bus did not arrive until 1610 and was due to depart at 1600 and did not
go until 1618, interesting find I thought, it was only going to get more interesting. The next bus was expected to depart at 1615 and did not depart until 1626
(11 minutes late). Ok some of you might think well traffic is bad at that time
of the day, but should this contingency not be factored into the logistics of
timetabling. At 1633 it started to pour rain, the next bus is due at 1635 and
arrived 1655, departing at 1657, 12 minutes late, that’s 12 minutes extra you
spent in the rain! This is where it gets interesting, at 1705, we were expecting
a bus, and it arrives at 1746! That’s right a whole 40 minutes late. In that time
another bus was to arrive at 1720, this arrived at 1749, both buses leaving at
the same time at 1749. Every bus we recorded after that was late, the latest
being nearly an hour late! Expected arrival time 1805 and arriving 1901, expected departure time 1815 and leaving at 1904.
In this survey conducted on the 18th of January 2007, CITSU has finally documented the reason why they receive so many complaints from student relating
to these services.
With governments worldwide appealing for communities to use public transport as a method of transport, why we ask do these timetabling issues still
exist? Students and Staff in CIT complain about the parking issues inside CIT
at the moment, the answer coming from authorities is to use public transport
to solve this issue. How can commuters expect to use this service when the
service cannot be fully depended upon?
I invite students to take note of every time a Bus Eireann bus does not run to
schedule, to sign it and pop it into the Students’ Union office so we can continue to monitor the situation (alternatively email your complaint to me at
suprojects@cit.ie).
Wesley Kiely
CIT Students Union Projects Officer
B u s E ire a n n , R o u te 5 - B u s tim e ta b le S u rv e y - 1 8 th o f J a n u a ry 2 0 0 7
Expected Arrival time
755
810
830
850
905
920
935
950
1020
1035
1050
1105
1120
1135
1150
1205
1220
1235
1250
1305
1320
1335
1350
1405
1420
1435
1450
1505
1520
1535
1550
1605
1620
1635
1650
1705
1720
1735
1750
1805
1820
1850
Bus Arival time
800
825
858
900
906
922
931
1002
1018
1041
1048
1107
1116
1148
1152
1200
1218
1231
1247
1301
1319
1337
1348
1408
1416
1434
1457
1510
1521
1535
1610
1623
1627
1655
1658
1746
1749
1806
1815
1901
1920
1945
Expected Departing time
805
820
840
900
915
930
945
1000
1030
1045
1100
1115
1130
1145
1200
1215
1230
1245
1300
1315
1330
1345
1400
1415
1430
1445
1500
1515
1530
1545
1600
1615
1630
1645
1700
1715
1730
1745
1800
1815
1830
1900
Bus Departing time
810
830
859
904
914
932
943
1004
1029
1042
1100
1116
1125
1149
1158
1215
1231
1242
1247
1314
1329
1345
1358
1412
1426
1444
1459
1513
1530
1540
1618
1624
1633
1657
1658
1749
1749
1809
1816
1904
1929
1955
CIT Students’ Union President
RAG week has finally arrived. A week where you
let loose and have a laugh…ohh and of course
giving load of money to worthy charities. All
events are taking place in the Student Centre
from 11:45 daily. In light of student requests we
have taken a very different approach this year.
Live bands seem to be a thing of the past in
terms of daytime gigs so we decided to go with
more interactive acts such as comedy, freakshow as of course the much love hypnotist.
Night time events include the Uniform disco on
Tuesday in the new and improved Earth nightclub, “loved up” foam party CIT style in Irelands
longest bar, Lé Cheile on valentines day and finally the party to beat them all,
The Rag Ball headlined by “the Immediate” and “Delorentos” in The Mardyke.
With a new venue, 1650 people, 4 rooms and all music tastes catered for this
will be a kick ass night!
Check out this edition for further details of the week and also pick up a copy of
Rag Mag…it’s only ?1 and all proceeds go to charity.
Security:
In light of recent questions I placed at the December Governing Body meeting
and a campaign ran by CITSU last May, a security audit has finally being commissioned by college authorities. This signals a definite course of action to curb
the high security risks which exists within the college. Projectors, bikes, projects,
bags etc, are being stolen on a regular basis around the campus. Coupled with
this you add cars being broken into and the need for increased security
becomes very apparent. Maybe now CIT is waking up to the real problems
which exist on the ground?
Forums:
After a 12 month break CITSU forums are now back up and running on a trial
basis. The potential insurance risk which was posed at the time is now we feel
being dealt with by introducing strict guidelines on what content can and cannot be posted. This is to protect all who use this great resource. Students can
now post their views on general issues that are of concern within CIT, music,
films etc. The sky is the limit so get posting. Check out WWW.CITSU.IE for further details.
Safety week:
CITSU are currently working on safety week which will take place from the 5th
– 9th March. An unprecedented event, the week will cover all areas of safety
such as road, water, personal and fire safety. The week, which has already
attracted great media attention, will among others things have fire crews cutting up cars and putting out fires, Crashed cars dotted all around the college
where people have lost their lives in, Garda breathalysing in the hallways and
a whole host of talks and stands. This will be a very visually impacting week
where we hope people will stop and read the posters and look at the cars and
actual see how easily accidents happen and how easily you can become a statistic. Look out for posters around the college coming up to the week for further details.
In the meantime stay safe and enjoy yourselves.
Regards,
Brian
PS. Look out for the “milk challenge”, the “gunge tank” and the “ice down your
pants strongman” competitions on stage all week in the Student Centre.
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Education
Hope you’re all settled back into college now, I
know how rough it was to come back but you’ll
have a week study break in February. Try to do
a bit of study if you can but remember to relax
too. All work and no play makes very stressed
students and I’m sure nobody wants that. In
case you don’t know mid-term exams are coming along now in February so keep the heads up
and if you need help in anything just pop in and
I’ll get you grinds if need be or I can give you
study guides…whatever you need.
While we’re on the topic of study I would like to
bring up the library. I am currently working to
get longer opening hours for the libraries in
Crawford and the Cork School of Music, as well
as Sunday opening hours during exam time for the main campus. A few problems need just a small bit of work from you. Remember lads it is a library so a
bit of quite please and if you are leaving your seat for a long time bring your
stuff so someone else can use the space.
Just in case you haven’t noticed Rag week is happening too. It should be a great
one this year and remember it’s all for charity lads. You’ll even get a chance to
see a few college celebrities getting gunged, I’m looking forward to that. So
throw a few coins in the buckets if you can. So I’ll see you over the next few
weeks.
Mind yourself,
Simon.
P.S. Best of luck to everyone down in Crawford handing in their thesis on the
31st. Hope it’s as good as you want.
CIT Students’ Union Vice President Welfare
Hi Everyone!
I hope you’re all keeping well. Spring is just
around the corner and the days are finally getting longer. It’s a pity they’re not getting any
warmer though!
I hope you all enjoyed the Society Balls (sensibly of course!). RAG Week is fast approaching
guys. This is a fantastic week of fun and entertainment, but first and foremost it’s about raising money for very worthy charities. So please
do participate and give generously.
If you’re out on the town, please be careful.
Take time to read the welfare articles in this issue, they are there for your safety. Keep a close eye on your drinks, but remember that excessive drinking seriously lowers your inhibitions making you less aware of your surroundings.
Amidst all the excitement I know sometimes it can seem like the workload is
really taking it’s toll. If you start to feel stressed or anxious at the thoughts of
such a packed schedule, you can always drop into my office to take a breather.
I’m always here to help any way I can with any questions or concerns you may
have.
I’ll leave it there for this month. Have a good one guys and hopefully I’ll see ye
soon!
Slán go fóill
Marie-Claire
CIT Students’ Union Projects Officer
Well lads, How are we?
Ball season has come and went and what a season it was, all three were a roaring success as
usual and my hat goes of to Mervyn for throwing a great show once again.
Right so where do we start this month? Rag
Week is slowly creeping upon us lads, I hope
your all excited, cuz I am! The line up this year is
unbeatable and for the first time we are celebrating Rag Week in the Student Centre. So basically no restrictions make as much bloody noise
as you can.
Without giving too much away, you won’t go hungry while you are watching the
entertainment this year. Oh and don’t forget your rain gear because there is a
high possibility of you getting somewhat wet this year. Anyway that’s all I’m saying, you can hound Catriona for more info!
Finally guys, if ya take a gander through the magazine this month you’ll find my
article on the bus timetables, this quite interesting, took a lot of time and a lot
of funny looks, eleven cold hours later, its finished! If I see another No. 5, I’ll go
mad. I’d like to thank absolutely no one for helping me out, really appreciate
it…except for Brian of course. If you would like to view my findings from the
survey, you can email me suprojects@cit.ie or contact CITSU.
That’s your lot, talk soon!
Wez
CIT Students’ Union Entertainments Officer
Hi everyone, hope the first month back has
been treating you all well and that you’re good
and ready for what’s going to be an absolutely
super-fantastic RAG week! The events we have
lined up for you are going to make it one of our
best RAGs yet, with the likes of comedy team
Diet of Worms, Hypnodog, Celebrity Gunge tank
(who will it be??) and the cream of Irish talent
at Tramps Ball on Thursday the 15th, the
Immediate and Delorentos.
Meanwhile don’t forget to dust off your shirt and tie and kilt for the Uniform
party at Earth on Tuesday night, and get all ‘Loved Up’ at the frivolous foam
party on Valentine’s night! Don’t forget that all these great affairs are for charity, so while you’re enjoying yourself please remember to give a few quid to the
very worthy charities that we’re supporting this year. You can read more about
what’s going to be happening throughout the magazine so no excuses for ignorance!
Have a great time, and see y’all next month.
Caitriona
LESS THAN 5mins
from CIT!
Parchment Square Gate
Now Reopened for Direct
Access to and from CIT...
Welfare Guide to:
Alcoholism
For many people the term alcoholism is unclear.
When exactly does alcohol become a problem? In
order to determine this, we must first understand
what is considered ‘moderate’ drinking. According
to ‘drinkaware.ie’, “The Department of Health and
Children advises that up to fourteen standard
drinks a week for women and up to twenty-one
standard drinks a week for men is considered low
risk.” An example of a standard drink measure is a
glass of beer.
For further information on alcoholism or excessive
consumption you can talk to a doctor or nurse, or
the organisations listed below.
www.drinkaware.ie
Alcoholics Anonymous: 021-4500481
Al-Anon: 021-4311899
(Support group for family/friends)
Arbour House: 021-4968933
(Specialist treatment unit)
HSE Counselling & Advisory Service: 021-4212382
(free/confidential service)
Tabor Lodge: 021-4887110
(Residential Treatment Centre)
Alcoholism is much more common than many
people think, in fact it is by far the most commonly abused drug. However, it is a very serious illness.
It affects one’s physical and mental health as well
as social and family life. Many people drink to
escape from emotional pain such as anxiety,
bereavement or depression. However, alcohol
does quite the opposite as it is a depressant drug.
Symptoms of Alcoholism:
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Severe urges to consume alcohol
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Other aspects of life suffer greatly because
the individual’s life revolves
around alcohol
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Little or no ability to control how much the
individual drinks, or how often
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An alcoholic will often consume alcohol first
thing in the morning, to get
rid of a headache
or simply to get through the day
Risks of over consumption:
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High blood pressure
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Stroke
•
Cirrhosis of the liver
•
Heart failure
Assessment of the disability is required
not only to establish the need for special
services but to determine the kind of
special services that are required. Study
skills courses covering note taking, efficient reading strategies, reading comprehension, brain-storming, essay-planning, study and revision planning help to
reduce anxiety and improve performance of students with dyslexia.
Here are some of the difficulties which students with dyslexia may
experience:
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Some may experience difficulty integrating information presented
orally. This can be overcome if the student receives notes/syllabus in
advance.
Many dyslexic students experience word-recognition difficulties. Some
ways around this are, getting books early to begin reading as soon as
possible or having the text on tape.
Increased risk of cancer
Depression
Family and social problems
Financial/ employment problems
Symptoms of withdrawal:
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Anxiety
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Headaches
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Tremors
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High temperature
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Delirium
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Nausea/ vomiting
Causes of Alcoholism:
There is no one cause of alcoholism, but there are
many factors which can contribute to it. Some
individuals may have a predisposition to the illness because of inherited genes. Many people
become problem drinkers to hide emotional pain
or to cope with low self-esteem. Alcoholism can
also be linked to underlying mental problems
such as Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder. Other
factors contributing to the illness are, previous
experiences of abuse, peer pressure and poverty.
Treatment:
Many alcoholics are unable to stop drinking alone
and need medical assistance. Some people may
be admitted to hospital or a residential centre for
a period of time. This will deal with the initial withdrawal but further assistance is necessary in coping with the psychological effects. Many alcoholics
will attend counselling or self-help groups such as
Alcoholics Anonymous. Medication is also sometimes used to help the alcoholic to cope with the
withdrawal stage safely.
Dealing with Dyslexia
Welfare Guide to:
Dyslexia is a condition which has only
recently been identified and still often
goes undiagnosed. That is why it is often
misunderstood by people with learning
disabilities themselves, as well as others,
as intellectual deficiency, which it is not.
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Some students may have poor auditory sequential memory. Directions
in class being simplified or kept concise can help with this.
Another difficulty may be preparing written work. Dictionary, thesaurus
or spell check on a computer can help to greatly reduce this difficulty.
Many students with dyslexia may need additional note takers, extra
copies of lecture notes and extra time in an exam.
Many students with dyslexia have low self-esteem, lacking confidence in
themselves and their abilities. If they have not been assessed, this can further
lead to anxiety and frustration.
Here are some steps which can help with this:
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A positive and supportive atmosphere, where the individual can discuss
their problems openly.
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Access to supports, such as counsellors, to help cope with difficulties.
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Study skills courses can help the individual to build confidence in their
abilities.
•
Awareness of the symptoms of dyslexia can help to rule out social
exclusion and exclusion in the classroom.
If you have further concerns regarding dyslexia, or any learning disability, supports are here within the college. You can contact Mary O’Sullivan, Access
Officer (Disability) on the first floor of the Student Centre, or Careers and
Counselling (Student Centre 2nd floor).
Welfare Guide to:
Date Rape Precautions
Date rape is the term for forced sex which
occurs between two people who are already
acquainted. Alcohol is a drug which can
loosen one’s inhibitions, and can also lead to
aggression and violence. Below is a list of
drugs which can be used by an individual with
the intent of rape. However, remember that
the most common drug used in rape is ALCOHOL. Never let someone you don’t know buy
you a drink, know your limits and only drink
what you are comfortable drinking. Keeping
alert and aware of your surroundings could
save you from a horrible ordeal.
Rohypnol:
Rohypnol, a prescribed sedative appears to be the main drug used for drug
rape. Rohypnol is a brand name for flunitrazepam. There are multiple forms of
the drug on the market. Rohypnol is popular among rapists because it can
cause memory “blackout” periods that follow ingestion of the drug with alcohol. Besides the risk of rape, when mixed with alcohol or other drugs Rohypnol
can lead to respiratory depression, aspiration and even death.
Initially Rohypnol causes muscle relaxation, dizziness and headache, slows
motor responses and lowers inhibitions. Victims may have difficulty moving or
speaking. These symptoms typically last for 8-12 hours. The victim may or may
not appear totally awake at this time. Rohypnol takes 20-30 minutes to take
effect and victims often feel nauseous the day after they have taken the drug.
Ketamine:
Ketamine is a legal prescription drug and is an anaesthetic used for farm animals. It has gaining popularity recently as a date rape drug. Ketamine is more
powerful than Rohypnol. An overdose may result in a fatal coma. It is usually a
clear white power, though it has been used in liquid or capsule form. It only
takes about 5 minutes to take effect after being inhaled and about 20 minutes
after ingestion.
Rape can, and does, occur where no drugs are involved. The important thing to
remember is that no individual, male or female, is ever ‘asking for it’, no means
no. Any forced sex is rape, regardless of your relationship to the perpetrator.
If you wish to report the assault, contact the Gardaí immediately. Remember
that changing clothes or taking a shower can remove vital evidence. You do not
have to go through it alone, many supports are available. Talk to a family member of friend you feel you can trust. If you have health concerns, medical professionals can help and test you for STI’s. There are also many counselling services available to help you to cope with the trauma.
Sexual Violence Centre Cork
G.U.M Clinic (Victoria Hospital)
Bishopstown Garda Station
Freephone: 1800 496 496
021-4966844
021-4541012
You can contact any of these directly or call to the Welfare office, Careers and
Counselling or Medical Centre within the college.
Be AWARE - Dealing with Depression
According to AWARE, a voluntary organisation supporting those with depression, up to 400,000 people are currently suffering from depression in Ireland.
showed that just under 48% of people gave false information to hide their
mental health issue when giving a sick cert to their employer). Unfortunately
this suggestion has not been implemented.
For many, suicide is a tragic result of untreated depression. At present, more
people in Ireland die by suicide than on our roads (almost 500 per year). This
occurs more commonly in the winter months when many people experience
mental health issues such as Seasonal Affective Disorder. Statistics also show
that one in ten people are likely to suffer from depression at some stage in
life. And with the Government continually failing to address this serious issue,
there is little sign of these figures decreasing.
A Mental health Ireland ‘Expert Group on Mental Health Policy’ published a
report over one year ago. At the launch of this report they stated that “Mental
Health Ireland believes that the Government must now clearly commit the
funding necessary to implement the Expert Group’s recommendations and
also ensure that lessons are learned from past ‘system’ failures.” But have lessons been learned? Is the ‘system’ failing those in need yet again?
A report published by AWARE and the Depression Research Unit at St. Patrick’s
Hospital recommended the introduction of a ‘stress policy’ for employers. The
belief was that such a policy would encourage employees to be more open
about depression and other mental health problems. (In 2006, AWARE’s study
With mental health being such a real and prominent issue among an alarmingly high proportion of the Irish population, it is not something which can be
put on the back burner for much longer. Perhaps this is something for all of
us to consider when placing our votes in the next general election…….
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RAG WEEK 2007 - Raise And Give
Over €17,000 Raised for
Charity Last Year
Raise And Give - A most apt acronym and CIT Students have
raised and given substantial funding to various charitable organisations and causes over the past three decades. The best part is,
it is all great fun. Last you the students of CIT raised an astonishing €17,047 through organising and fund-raising events.
Rag week is possibly the most anticipated week in the college calendar for any self-respecting socialising student. This year will be
one of the biggest and best weeks of student entertainment seen
for quite some time and it is our aim to raise even more money
for charity than ever before. Below is the list of those charities
that benefited from RAG Week funds over the past two years.
2006
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
Emma Harrington Fund
Choma
Self Help Africa (Socs)
Cork Aid Sri Lanka
PACE
West Cork Palliative Care
Mary Mount Hospice (Friends)
ISPCC
IHPCT
Parent/Friends St Pats Upton
The Lavanagh Centre
Aid Cancer Treatment (CUH)
Total
€5000
€1000
€1000
€1000
€947
€500
€1000
€1000
€1000
€1000
€1000
€1000
€1600
€17047
2005
HCPT
Threshold
ISPCC
Aid Cancer Treatment – CUH
PACE Ltd
Self Help - Africa
Friends of Londinia
Project Pasthali
Irish Sri Lanka Trust Fund Total
€1000
€1000
€1000
€1000
€500
€3000
€300
€500
€2000
€10,300
Launching Rag Rag is
HYPNODOG @ Student
Centre, Monday 12th Feb.
FREAKSHOW @ Student
Centre, Thursday the 15th
of Feb
This is too good to be trueMurph the dog that hypnotises people. Regarded
as the most unusual partnership on the British
Variety scene, Hypnotist Hugh Lennon and the
Hypnod g have been regularly touring Theatres,
Universities in the U.K. and have performed at
numerous corporate functions and sales conferences in the U.K and abroad.
This is an unbelievable show as this two piece act
escape from straitjackets, eat fire, do metal flossing, pierced weightlifting plus numerous other
feats of bravado.
Make sure that you are there.
THE IMMEDIATE@Tramps
Ball, Mardyke Thursday
the 15th of Feb
Hugh who has been entertaining with Hypnosis for almost three decades came
across the black Labrador on a farm in Yorkshire. He soon realised that the
pooch with a dominant stare would be ideal for Hypnotising humans.
During this two-hour comedy show, volunteers are hypnotised to perform the
most incredible antics then the Hypnod g makes his appearance to demonstrate his mesmerising powers as he has done on numerous TV shows including Richard & Judy's "This Morning" and Discovery Channel.
The pair have also appeared at Reading Music Festival, Leeds Music Festival and
have been a sell-out for six years at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
While some may scoff at the prospect of a hypnotising dog, even skeptics have
been won over after watching him in action.
www.hypnodog.co.uk
DIET OF WORMS (Sketch
Comedy) @ Student
Centre, Tuesday 13th Feb
This comedy group were formed in September
2003 in the Dawson Lounge (Dublin's Smallest
Pub). It was here that auditions were being held to
assemble the cast for a TV comedy sketch show
pilot being produced by some student film makers.
(VOODOO, onstage 11.50pm)
HEADLINE ROCK N ROLL STAGE at CITSU Tramps
Ball
Meotor and Choice Album Award Nominees
2007
Not every four-piece band can boast four vocalists, three drummers, three guitarists and three bassists, but not every band possesses the versatility, range
and multidirectional eclecticism of Dublin quartet The Immediate.
In the latter half of 2005, the band entered Jacobs Studios in Surrey, to record
their debut longplayer with US producer Chris Shaw (Wilco, Super Furry
Animals, Public Enemy, Dylan). The first recordings from this session were
released in April 2006 as the acclaimed ‘make our devils FLOW’, a 4 track EP on
CD and 7” double pack.
The album ‘In Towers & Clouds’ was released in mid 2006
www.theimmediate.tv
DELOR ENTOS@Tramps
Ball, Mardyke - THURSDAY 15th Feb
(VOODOO, ONSTAGE .11pm)
Most of the auditionees were absolute maniacs, literally. So the cast was picked
pretty much by default. Ah, sweet mystery of life.
The pilot was completed over the pro-longed period of two years. A resounding 'No Thank You' came hurtling back from all manner of TV stations. But
heads didn't drop! Oh No! For this group of funny funny people were no longer
colleagues. They were friends. Funny Friends if you like. With a new name and
a new resolute attitude, the Diet of Worms was ready to hit the town running.
They now write and perform live sketch comedy for anyone willing to sit still
long enough for us to make it to the punchline.
They made it to Edinburgh this year and put on our first full length show for 7
nights. They did pretty OK all things considered, had the best time ever and
learned a whole heap of stuff.
www.myspace.com/dietofworms
This exciting Dublin 4 piece was one of UK music
mag NME tips for the top in 2006.
This energetic group have already shared a stage
with The Coral, Idelewild and have had lavish
praise heaped on them by various sections of the
Irish media.
Recent winners of the National Student Music Awards for the UK and Ireland.
Played both Oxegen and the Electric Picnic in 2006.
The band is up for a Meteor Award for Best New Hope for the second year running.
Expect their debut album in March this year.
www.delorentos.net
CHRISTY MOORE
TRIBUTE SHOW@ Student A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Centre Weds 14th Feb
This is as near to the real thing you will get in
sounds and looks.
Liam Byrne is the main man and Ordinary Man is
the show. Expect to hear “Don’t forget your shovel” and “Ride On” amongst others covering the
span of the Christy Moore life.
Parchment Square
DeansHall
CIT Societies Office
The Loft Bar
Bank of Ireland
Eden Hall
AIB Bank
Bishopstown Bar
Herlihy’s Centra
CIT Canteen Company
All Profits from RAG Week are donated to charity
RAG WEEk - Entertainment Guide
CITSU RAG WEEK 2007
Mon 12th Feb
10.00am
11.15am
12.00pm
12.30pm
1.00pm
Food Market at Student Centre featuring
burgers, hot chocolate etc
DJ PAT D in Student Centre
FUN STOCKS in Student Centre
CIT Celebrity GUNGE TANK in Student Centre
Official Launch by HYPNODOG in The Student
Centre
Tues 13th Feb
10.00 am
11.00am
12.30pm
1.00pm
Food Market At Student Centre featuring
burgers, hot chocolate etc
MC Fleming In Student Centre
CIT Celebrity GUNGE TANK in Student Centre
Comedy with DIET OF WORMS@Student Centre
10.00pm
Uniform Ball at EARTH- Tickets at door
Weds 14th Feb
10.00am
11.00am
12.30pm
1.00pm
10.00pm
Food Market At Student Centre featuring
burgers, hot chocolate etc
MC Fleming in Student Centre
CIT Celebrity GUNGE TANK in Student Centre
Music with CHRISTY MOORE TributeORDINARY MAN
LOVED UP- Valentines Day Foam Party at
LA CHEILE- Tickets at door
Thursday 15th Feb
10.00am
11.00am
12.00pm
12.30pm
1.00pm
9.30pm
Food Market At Student Centre featuring
burgers, hot choclate etc
MC Fleming in Student Centre
THE ICESTRONG Man followed by The Milk
Challenge
CIT Celebrity GUNGE TANK in Student Centre
Extradionary Freakshow in Student Centre
Tramps Ball @MARADYKE
Tickets 12 euro from SU.
ALL Night Events Require Valid 18+ IDs (see posters for more info)
WHEN RAGWEEK IS OVER
YOU STILL HAVE PLENTY OF
CIT PARTY NIGHTS @
Society Balls
Business Accounting
& Hospitality Ball
Schemers Ball
More Ball Pictures on Page 23
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photo is as large file size as possible and that the shot is up close and good!
See more pictures online at www.explicit.ie
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Twenty one fabulous performances in five, wonderful locations
In September 2004 the Cork Orchestral Society decided to extend its 67th Season from 12 to 16
months so that the programme it had devised for the Cork 2005: European Capital of Culture programme would run continuously. (And what a programme it was: 43 concerts and recitals – with
the Our mEUsical partners lunchtime concert series being hailed subsequently by the City’s Arts
Officer, Liz Meaney, as ‘the most outstanding music element of the Cork 2005: European Capital of
Culture programme.) Having learned from this – and the experience of running our 68th Season
on a calendar basis during 2006 – the organisation has decided to revert to the traditional
September start in nine months time. The launch of our 70th Season will coincide with the completion of the new building for the Cork School of Music on Union Quay – and this means a new
500-seater Curtis Auditorium!
Coping without a city-centre recital venue for three years has not been easy for promoters or performers alike, but the new Curtis Auditorium promises to be something very special indeed, so it
is onwards and upwards!.
In the meantime we have kept 2004-2005 prices for our shorter 69th Season (January-August
2007) and ensured that you have the very best of artists and performers. There are chamber music
recitals, choral concerts, performance of orchestral music, and block-busting masterpieces for choir
& orchestra – all detailed in this brochure. Enjoy reading about them now and make a note of the
dates in your diary because you will surely enjoy listening to them and be mad with yourself if you
miss any.
RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet
Choral Evensong with The Fleischmann Choir
Thursday 8 February
Sunday 4 March
Aula Maxima, UCC 8pm
The RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet starts 2007 in Cork with a programme
to suit all audiences. Based on the Quartet's latest CD, Quartet
Classics, the programme features some of the best-loved and
well-known music of the chamber repertory including Barber's
intense and powerful Adagio. This is the ideal introduction to
chamber music, but with something for long-standing fans too.
Haydn
Schubert
Barber
Borodin
Bridge
Zhou Long
Shostakovich
Mozart
Rondo from String Quartet in C maj op. 33 no. 3
String Quartet no.12 “Quartettsatz”
Adagio from String Quartet op.11
Nocturne from String Quartet in D maj
Allegro Marcato
Song of the Ch'in from Poems from Tang
Polka from Golden Age Ballet op.22
String Quartet No. 14 in G major, K.387
RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet with Garth Knox viola
Thursday 1 March
St Fin Barre's Cathedral, 7.00 p.m.
A cornerstone of Cork's musical life is the Fleischmann Choir, a
powerful force with an enviable reputation. Fresh from their sellout winter performance of Mozart's Requiem, the choir will fill
the city's landmark cathedral for evensong accompanied by resident organists Colin Nicholls and James Taylor. A very special
opportunity to experience this fine music in the sublime surroundings for which it was intended. All are welcome.
Conductor: Geoffrey Spratt
Organists: Colin Nicholls & James Taylor
Clucas
The preces and responses
Parry
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Stanford
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in C, Op.115
Vaughan Williams O clap your hands
**This music is performed as part of a church service.
There is no entrance fee.
Aula Maxima, UCC 8pm
MUSIC FOR VIRTUOSI
In the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet's last tour of their season, a rare
opportunity to hear Beethoven's String Quintet in C minor - the
piece central to the plot of Vikram Seth's An Equal Music - played
in this concert with acclaimed viola player Garth Knox. With this
is the Opus 127: marking the beginning of Beethoven's late
quartets, this is a piece of immense intensity and feeling, the
second movement a particularly beautiful set of variations.
Beethoven
Beethoven
String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127
String Quintet in C minor, Op.104
The jewel in Cork's musical crown is undoubtedly the RTÉ
Vanbrugh Quartet, resident here since 1986 and one of Europe's
most successful string quartets. The members of the quartet are
Artists-in-Residence to University College, Cork and in recognition of their services to music in Ireland were presented with the
1995 National Entertainment Award for classical music.
Appointed Resident Quartet to RTÉ in 1986, the group went on
to win the London International String Quartet Competition in
1988, and have since performed regularly in more than twenty
countries throughout the world. As part of its work for RTÉ, the
quartet has given over five hundred recitals throughout the
length and breadth of Ireland; as well as performing for established music societies the quartet has, through its performances,
played a significant role in the building of many new musical
communities around the country.
The Vanbrughs also boast a thriving recording career - the quartet's first volume of Boccherini cello quintets, on Hyperion, was
featured as Editor's Choice in Gramophone magazine and a second volume featured in Gramophone Critics' Choice 2003. Other
recordings include the complete Beethoven quartets and works
by Haydn, Schubert, Dvorak, Janacek, Dohnanyi, Moeran,
Simpson, John Tavener, John McCabe, John Kinsella, Raymond
Deane, May, Fleischmann, Brian Boydell and Walter Beckett. In
2006 they launched thepopular Quartet Classics album, produced by RTÉ Lyric fm and featuring some of the most beautiful
and well-loved works for string quartet from Haydn and Mozart
to the twentieth century.
Artistic Director Anthony Marwood continues his artistic journey
introducing a top line of selected guest artists to perform with
the Irish Chamber Orchestra during the Spring Series.
“The new season kicks off with a wide-ranging programme from
the dazzling Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto. I am proud to welcome Gábor Tákacs-Nagy - known the world over as the founder
of the legendary Tákacs Quartet - to make his Irish conducting
début. Finally, don't miss James Crabb whose incredible refinement and performing style have made him a hit with audiences
the world over.” - Anthony Marwood
Full concert details can be found at
www.irishchamberorchestra.info
Tickets for all concerts: €20, €15, €10
Concessions €5 : senior citizens, actively retired, unwaged,
students . Under 21s half price.
Kids under 16 GO FREE accompanied by an adult.
Subscription: 4 concerts for only €59
Bookings: 1890 923 543
CSM Baroque Ensemble & Contemporary Music Ensemble
Sunday 1 April
Aula Maxima, UCC, 3.00 p.m.
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Mary Hegarty (soprano) & Mark O'Keeffe (trumpet)
Maria Ryan (violin) & Caoimhe Conlon (flute)
David Wallace & Geoffrey Spratt (conductors)
Pekka Kuusisto Director/Violin
Concertos by
Locatelli (for violin, Op. 3 No. 1) & Sallinen (for flute)
and a Cantata by J. S. Bach (No. 51: Jauchzet Gott)
Saturday 3 March
Einojuhani
Sibelius
Sallinen
Bach
Tchaikovsky
City Hall Cork , 8pm
Rautavaara The Fiddlers, Op. 1
Suite, Op. 117
Some Aspects of Peltoniemi Hintrik's Funeral March
Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G, BWV1048
Serenade for Strings, Op. 48
Irish Chamber Orchestra
A RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Saturday 31 March, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, 8pm
CSM Symphony Orchestra & Fleischmann Choir
Thursday 19 April
City Hall, 8.00 p.m.
- Anthony Marwood director/violin
Geoffrey Spratt (conductor)
Shostakovich
Borodin
Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 1 in f
“Polovtsian Dances” from Prince Igor
Ouverture solennelle, “1812”, Op. 49
Brett Dean
Schoenberg
Mendelssohn
Short Stories
Verklaerte Nacht, Op. 4
Octet in E flat, Op. 20
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Friday 20 April,
Enjoy the fiery drama of Russian music in a programme of audience favourites. The CSM Symphony Orchestra lends its unique
combination of vigour and precise playing to Shostakovich's lively first symphony (written when he was just 19) and
Tchaikovsky's much-loved 1812 Overture. The Fleischmann Choir
returns to our programme to join the orchestra for Borodin's
Polovtsian Dances, a work of unforgettable vitality and colour.
City Hall Cork , 8pm
Gábor Tákacs-Nagy conductor
Bartholomew LaFollette cello
Mozart
Haydn
Dvorák
Symphony No 27 in G, K199
Cello Concerto No 1 in C, Hoboken VIIb:1
Sextet in A, Op. 48
Irish Chamber Orchestra
Saturday 19 May, City Hall Cork, 8pm
THE IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SPRING
SERIES 2007 IN CORK
For the first time the Irish Chamber Orchestra is offering a full
subscription concert series in Cork. A top-price subscription to
all four concerts in the ICO's Spring Series 2007 costs only €59.
James Crabb director/accordion
Piazzolla*
La Muerte del Angel, Milonga del Angel
J.S.Bach
Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A, BWV 1055
A.Agri/J.Carli* Desde Adentro
Scottish Trad. Folk*
Air/Reel
Gustavo Beytelmann Tres Movimientos Concertantes (2006)
Piazzolla*
Romance del Diablo, Tanguedia
(world première)
(*arr. J.Crabb)
SUMMER MUSIC
The Chamber Choir Madrigal '75
Thursday 17 May
Fota House, 8.00 p.m.
A cappella music sung by Cork's award-winning choral
ensemble
Madrigal '75 is a small, expert vocal ensemble, singing all forms
of music from the ancient to the classical and modern. Founded
in 1975 by music students from University College Cork, Ireland,
the choir now comprises a diverse combination of singers from
all walks of life. Madrigal '75 has developed a reputation as an
ensemble of great skill and beauty, capable of performing the
most difficult music with ease.
The choir has received many accolades over the years. Most
recently, Culture Ireland awarded the choir a generous grant
towards its visit to London last January [2007], when it sang services in St Paul's Cathedral and in Southwark Cathedral.
Madrigal '75 is also the winner of the Carols for Christmas 2006
competition on Lyric FM, Ireland's national arts and culture radio
station. Other successes include 'Best Choir' at the Montreux
Festival, several 'Best Performances' and First Prize awards at
successive Cork International Choral Festivals, and the 'Irish
Choir of the Year' award.
Madrigal '75 is directed by James Taylor, assistant organist of St
Fin barre's Cathedral, Cork.
SUMMER MUSIC
The Baroque Ensemble Beyond the Pale
Thursday 7 June
Fota House, 8.00 p.m.
Music for recorder, baroque violin, baroque cello &
Harpsichord
Beyond the Pale is an exciting new ensemble founded by four
Cork-based musicians who specialise in the performance of
Baroque music. Boasting a wealth of performance experience in
Ireland and abroad, each of the four musicians brings to the
group a distinctive approach to historically informed interpretation of the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. With a collaborative approach to the music of this period, they produce a
vibrant musical sound which is faithful to the musical styles of
the time.
Beyond the Pale are: Marja Tuhkanen (Baroque Violin), Conor
O'Connell (Recorders), Ilse de Ziah (Cello) and James Taylor
(Harpsichord). Together, these four musicians make Beyond the
Pale an exciting addition to the chamber music scene in Ireland.
IRISH YOUTH CHOIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Saturday 30 June
awarded first prize by an international jury at the 31st and 33rd
Annual European Festival for Youth and traveled to Romania and
Hungary on an 18-day tour in 1987, and a 10-day tour to Poland
in 1989. That was the last time the symphony made an
International tour and the Cork Orchestral Society are delighted
to welcome the orchestra to Ireland 18 years later.
The Irish Youth Choir (IYC) is the première choir for choral
singing among young people in Ireland. Established in 1981, the
IYC gave its inaugural concert in St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork on
2nd July 1982.
The choir has performed in all the large concert venues in major
cities throughout Ireland (including Belfast, Cork, Derry, Dublin,
Galway and Limerick), and has taken its concert programmes to
churches as far apart as Cahersiveen, Cashel, Ennis, Kilkenny,
Mullingar, Sligo, Tralee, Waterford and Wexford in an attempt to
reach as wide an audience as possible. In 1997, and again in
2000, the choir performed in Wales as part of the Celtic
Connections Festival.
The IYC has performed many of the large-scale works for choir
and orchestra, including repertory by Bach, Berlioz, Borodin,
Brahms, Bruckner, Dvorák, Fauré, Handel, Haydn, Hummel,
Mozart, Purcell, Stanford, and Tchaikovsky. The choir has shown
a consistent commitment to music by twentieth-century composers including music by Britten, Petr Eben, Duruflé,
Fleischmann, Holst, Honegger, Kodály, Poulenc, Stravinsky,
Vaughan Williams and Victory.
The IYC’s first commercially-issued CD, This is My Will, was devoted to the sacred choral music of the contemporary Spanish-Irish
composer Angel Climent and was released in 2001 to much critical acclaim.
A CELEBRATION OF THE RTÉ VANBRUGH
QUARTET'S 21ST ANNIVERSARY IN CORK
Saturday 23 June
Aula Maxima, UCC, 8.00 p.m.
Beethoven,
Quartet in a, Op.132
David Wallace String Quartet No. 1
Dvorak
Quartet in F, Op. 96 (“American”)
The world première of a new quartet commissioned by the Cork
Orchestral Society from David Wallace [Hochtief Fellow in
Composition, Cork School of Music] to celebrate 21 years of the
RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet living and working in Cork.
Beethoven's monumental quartet in A minor, Op. 132 is a dark
and deeply profound work. Its luminous and spiritual third
movement expresses his thanks to God for letting him recover
from serious illness while the closing Appassionato-Presto is a
poignant reminder of his refusal to end in despair despite his
suffering.
Mary Hegarty (soprano), Bridget Knowles (contralto)
Paul MacNamara (tenor), Nigel Williams (bass)
Ankush Kumar Bahl (conductor)
Geoffrey Spratt (conductor: Bruckner)
Programme to include Bruckner's Te Deum
This concert will also be given in Limerick (University
Concert Hall) on Friday 29 June and in Dublin (National
Concert Hall) on Sunday 1 July
The New Jersey Youth Symphony was founded in 1979 to provide talented young musicians with an orchestral training experience that would enable them to reach their highest potential
as performers and listeners. In its 24 years, New Jersey Youth
Symphony has toured Europe four times. The orchestra was
MEMBERSHIP …
You becoming a member of the Cork Orchestral Society will
result in two things: very substantial savings for you on admission prices, and the Cork Orchestral Society being ableto keep
bringing superb performances of great music to Cork. If it is
nothing else, the Cork Orchestral Society is not elitist: anybody
can join and membership represents both personal and collective investment that pays dividends – short term and long term!
When the late Professor Aloys Fleischmann (1910-92) established the Cork Orchestral Society in 1938 would he have foreseen it still going from strength to strength in the21st century?
Well, those who knew him will certainly agree that he would
have hoped so! He certainly would have been proud of the fact
that the 69th Season will be dominated by the celebration of the
RTÉ Vanbrugh String Quartet’s 21st anniversary in Cork: 4 wonderful people, 4 outstanding musicians, 1 amazing ensemble
which has become a musical legend.
But none of this can happen without you, the person wholistens.
So, be a part of Cork’s culture and its heritage: join the COS, save
yourself money, and keep music live!
Cork Orchestral Society Membership 2007
Become a member at any concert!
ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP €20
Entitles you to:
(i)
purchase a €11 (reduced from €15) individual ticket for
each of the evening recitals & concerts - representing a
saving of at least €32 on full-price admission
(ii)
purchase a €7 (reduced from €10) individual ticket for
each of the lunchtime recitals representing a saving of at
least €24 on full-price admission
CONCESSIONARY MEMBERSHIP €12
Entitles you to:
(i)
(ii)
City Hall, 8.00 p.m.
The Irish Youth Choir & New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra
All lunch-time concerts will take place between 1.10 and 1.50pm
to enable workers to fit these enjoyable concerts into busy
schedules. They will run on Thursdays between July 12th and
August 30th and will take place in the Lecture Theatre of the
Crawford Gallery. Individual concert tickets will be on sale at the
door for €10/7.
The programme ends with Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12 in F
major, Op. 96 (The American), undoubtedly one of his most
popular works, dating from 1893 when he spent time at a Czech
settlement, it is full of glorious melodic lines, lively rhythms and
wit.
Thursdays 12, 19, 26 July / 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August
mEUsical partnerships renewed …
1.10 p.m.
Lecture Theatre,
Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place
The Cork Orchestral Society's mEUsical partnerships renewed
lunch-time series continues in 2007, with embassies from across
the EU selecting and presenting their finest young musicians. The
series was established in 2005 as our mEUsical partners,
described by Liz Meaney (City Arts Officer) as the most outstanding music element of the Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture
programme.
purchase a €7 (reduced from €15) individual ticket for
each of the evening recitals & concerts representing a
saving of at least €56 on full-price admission
purchase a €5 (reduced from €10) individual ticket for
each of the lunchtime recitals - representing a saving of
at least €40 on full-price admission
Admission prices
Individual tickets for lunchtime recitals €10 - full price for non€7 for COS ORDINARY MEMBERS & €5 for COS
COS members (€
CONCESSIONARY MEMBERS) Individual tickets for evening
€11 for
recital & concerts €15 - full price for non-COS Members (€
COS ORDINARY MEMBERS & €7 for COS CONCESSIONARY
MEMBERS)
City Hall Concerts:
Balcony €20 - no concessions available Front Parterre/Main
aisle €15 - €11 concession COS ORDINARY MEMBERS Back
Parterre/Side aisles €10 - ?7 concession for COS CONCESSIONARY MEMBERS)
The Sweetest Student Night in Town!
“Concessions for Candy at Earth!” You’re probably well used to
hearing that by now whether it’s Thursday lunchtime in the
canteen or that night on the streets. You may even have scored
some free sweets for Candy, CIT’s official disco. What you may
not know is that in the past few weeks, Earth nightclub has
been turned around in a new direction. Rumours of a bad rep
have been officially assuaged as suggestions were taken
under the wing of management and a complete overhaul of
the club took place. It hasn’t been a cosmetic facelift, but
rather subtle improvements designed to work best for the
kick-ass students of CIT. New security, special offers and a
brand new DJ have taken Earth from drool to cool in under a
week.
Well-known Cork DJ Gavin Payne has taken over the main
decks to offer a variety of cool and sexy tunes with everything
from rock n’ roll to the greatest hits of yesteryear – just think
back to Ferris Bueller singing the Beatles’ ‘Twist and Shout’
atop a float in a Chicago parade and you’ll get the idea of
some of fantastic songs being spun at Earth. There was a huge
difference in people’s attitudes that first Thursday night, and
times are definitely changing.
In case you’re saving your pennies for RAG week, Earth will
play host to the scandalous shenanigans of the Uniform Disco
on Tuesday the 13th. It was held there last year too (under the
guise of Blu Bambu of course) and was a huge success with
plenty of naughty school girls and boys, as well as a few cops,
teachers and cheerleaders providing the eye candy for the
night…and of course this time round at midnight there’ll surely be some pairing off as star cross’d lovers swoon for
Valentine’s Day (trying desperately not to be alone). UCC have
even crossed over to the dark side and held their RAG Week
Uniform party in Earth on the 23rd of last month – copycats.
No excuses now people, if you’re looking for concessions you
will find a number of people handing them out as said before
Thursday lunchtime in college and up and around Washington
Street that night. Keep an eye and an ear out for special door
prices throughout the year and don’t forget to check out weekend gigs in the club for hardcore dance fans of Hed Kandi, Seb
Fontaine and the like. And if Thursday just isn’t enough for
you, CIT also runs in conjunction with Sudz at Rafterz nightclub
on Wednesdays, again look out for concessions and rubber
duckies every Wednesday lunchtime!
Finally, don’t forget that the Nite Shuttle bus service runs every
Tuesday and Thursday night, so if you’re skint and can’t afford
the taxi home when you finish up in Earth, catch the bus outside Four Star Pizza on Washington Street at 1.45am, 2.15am,
2.45am and 3.15am: it runs to all the student accommodation
complexes from the city out to Bishopstown and is a bargain
at only €2.00.
Caitriona Foley
“...Well-known Cork DJ Gavin Payne has
taken over the main decks to offer a variety of
cool and sexy tunes with everything from rock
n’ roll to the greatest hits of yesteryear...”
Irish Soccer - A Future or a Failure?
by Gearóid Buckley
he international season kicks off again this week when Ireland take on San
Marino away; it will once again open the heated debate on Steve Stautons ability to manage our Green Army. On a personal level I have no quibbles about
Stan leading us into the future. He has earned the respect of the nation as
Ireland’s most capped player, making 102 appearances.
So the question is not has Steve got the capabilities, the question is has he got
the tools? When Mick McCarthy nearly completed the unthinkable in Saipan
there was automatically an increased expectancy on the next Irish manger that
followed. Brian Kerr succeeded in producing some fine football displays most
notably in Paris during the world cup qualifying campaign, however did we get
three points? Was it right to give him the boot, no. He had coached many of
these players from his successful under age era and knew how to the best from
them. Has Duff played as good as he did under Kerr since, Chelsea obviously
don’t think so. I think the same must be said about Robbie Keane, he’s falling
short of his .75 goals to game ratio. During Kerr’s early days he tried to revolutionise the team by bringing young starlets such as Colin Healy and Alan Quinn.
Let’s not forget “the next Roy Keane”, Liam Miller. This was 4 years ago, I now
ask you, are they on your Irish team sheet?
As for Steve Staunton, can he save his managerial career before it gets started?
Yes he can. Tactically I reckon he is spot on, it is poles apart from Brian Kerr’s
conservative approach and worked wonders in our three nil thrashing of
Sweden. It knocked the cocky Germans to their knees as they just managed a
late Podolski goal. I was prepared to write off the Dutch defeat due to injuries,
however a five two defeat against minnows Cyprus is unacceptable and I felt
the team got off lightly in the press. A one all draw against the Czechs and a
five nil victory over San Martino is the least we expected. Now Stan, what’s in
store for 2007?
Two weeks ago we saw a weekend fixture list incorporating Arsenal Vs Man Utd
and Liverpool Vs Chelsea. From arguably the four biggest teams in England only
one Irish player made it onto the team sheet, namely Steve Finnan. Man Utd
are once again a force to be reckoned with so John O’ Shea isn’t needed. Duff
got the boot from the Russian Camp and Richie Partridge got lost somewhere
trying to get to Liverpool’s training ground from the dressing room.
Doyle must be the biggest bargain since Rio Ferdinand’s €30m switch to Man
Utd (very much sarcastic). Steve Coppwell has opened a new door for English
Clubs to complete their squads. Shane Long another ex-Cork City player seems
to be making a name for himself, scoring recently to keep Reading in the cup.
Two weeks ago George O’ Callaghan made his debut for Ipswich Town. Jason
Byrne is now firing in the goals for Cardiff. Roy Keane is also using Irish blood
to energise his side to promotion. David Connolly, Stephen Elliot and Graham
Kavanagh provide the inspiration week in week out in guiding the team to good
results. Anthony Stokes has also joined the books and will hopefully soon join
the top scorers list in the championship. Players like Aidan McGeady, Stephen
Kelly, Joey O Brien and Paul McShane have all debuted well for us lets hope
they continue their rich form for the Republic.
Speaking of the Republic, recently news creeped out that along with the plan
to join both the League of Ireland and the Eircom League, there is also talks of
joining both international teams. Would it make much of a difference? I don’t
think their best players; Aron Hughes and David Healy would make the Irish
bench. It is probably an unreal objective and is probably just thrown in the hat
to help the peace process.
So it is clear Steve Stauton can potentially put a team together, can he make
them play together? Who knows CIT’s Cork City’s Supporter Club could be
organising a trip to Euro 2008. Watch this space?
Group D
Germany
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Cyprus
Republic of Ireland
Wales
San Marino
There is light at the end of the tunnel. London has its Russian Revolution,
Liverpool has its Spanish, and Reading and Sunderland have their Irish. Kevin
“...Tactically I reckon he is spot on, it is poles apart
from Brian Kerr’s conservative approach and worked
wonders in our three nil thrashing of Sweden. It
knocked the cocky Germans to their knees as they just
managed a late Podolski goal...”
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One of the most confusing and controversial issues currently being discussed
throughout the country is that of the legal age of sexual consent. Minister for
Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Michael McDowell announced that he
was considering lowering the age of consent for girls from 17 to 15.
This proposal has been strongly criticised by the Rape Crisis Network Ireland
and the Bishops’ Committee on Child Protection. However, others support the
proposal stating that ‘16’ is in line with international practice. However, the age
of consent is as low as 12 in Holland and 13 in Spain. On the other hand, the
age of consent in Madagascar is 21 for both sexes and is illegal before marriage
in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan. From one extreme to
another, how do we find a happy medium? Do we go lower than current legislation, or should we be looking in the other direction?
Current ‘Children First’ guidelines state that the age of consent for both males
and females is 17. However, The Criminal Law Amendment Act 1935 makes no
reference whatsoever to the age of consent for boys. The wording of the
Department of Education and Science Relationship and Sexuality Education
Resources was amended by the Attorney General in 2001 to state that the age
of consent was indeed 17 for girls, but 15 for boys.
Many people may feel that as many teenagers under 17 are already engaging
in sexual activity, the change in legislation would make little impact other than
to prevent them from gaining a criminal record at such a young age.
But is there a risk that lowering the age of consent may lead to a continual
decrease? Or does it mean that, today, teenagers have the maturity to make
their own decisions regarding their sexual health? A problem arises here as not
all individuals will mature at the same rate. In fact, it is widely accepted that
females mature earlier in life than males. How is it then, that as a country we
allow males to engage in sexual activity at a younger age?
Currently no decision on this matter has been made. The Government seem
quite reluctant to hold a referendum on the issue so close to the general election. However, this matter cannot be put on the back burner indefinitely. If you
would like to voice your opinions you can e mail suwelfare@cit.ie or leave your
comments in to the Students’ Union office.
Marie Claire Jennequin
Vice President Welfare
Students’ Unions and Political
Parties Mix as Well as Oil and
Water
example of this would be the split in USI (Union of students of Ireland) who
we are no longer members of. When their Executive decided to have opinions
that did not agree with the 250,000 students that they claim to represent it
caused a split that is still affecting them today. This shows exactly what happens
to a Union when outside factors come into it.
Yesterday I was horrified to see that political campaigns are getting started and
soon we will have to endure giant billboards of Michael McDowell’s face scaring us at every turn. Something you would not want to run into in a dark alley.
But this got me thinking about a serious question, should political parties have
anything to do with Students’ Unions?
As in how can someone represent a political party as well as the students they
represent? It is in my opinion that they can’t, when representing you the students your officers should have no other loyalties but to you. We shouldn’t force
our opinions about issues that aren’t yours, as every decision we make goes in
front of Union Council to see what you the students think. If this changed we
would not be a Union any more because foremost and before anything we’re
your representatives and should represent you fully and your opinion is the one
that matters to us. Not one of some person sitting in an office in Dublin. An
A Union should be prepared to go to any lengths for the students but could
they go against there own party? In most Dublin colleges, not all, the situation
is different, it would be a hard task to find a member of an exec not affiliated
with one party or another. Most candidates get their campaign funding from
there respective parties but what are they asked in return? This I can not
answer. True if asked they’ll all say that they put students first. But how can a
person fighting against fees for third level colleges also be member of the party
that raises them. I don’t think you can. I think it comes down to a decision
about who and what you think is more important and I hope for students sakes
all over this country that future and current Union execs make the right decision.
Simon Bolger
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On Thursday the 15th of February the Mardyke complex and CIT Rag Week will
play host to one of Ireland’s finest and most eclectic up-and-coming musical
acts, The Immediate. The four piece band are anything but mediocre and predictable, a refreshing break from the latest pop-rocks factory that is the Irish and
UK music scene. No, this is a band that has a tendency to swap places whilst
performing live on stage, frantically swapping instruments among the four
multi-talented guys, Dave, Conor, Barra and Peter. Having formed the group in
their school days, they now have an intense indie-rock sound and a stunning
debut album, “In Towers and Clouds”, that springs forth imagination and originality.
The Immediate owe a lot of credit to their school caretaker, having introduced
them to influential artists such as the Velvet Underground and Serge
Gainsbourg. Mix this with a passion for the Kinks, Bob Dylan and the ShangriLas and you might get a little closer to their own personal sound. The album is
full of little gems, from the grizzly high energy of opening track ‘Aspects’ and
new single ‘Stop and Remember’, to the more melancholic sounds of ‘Fashion
or Faith’ and title track ‘In Towers and Clouds’, and of course the real treasure
‘A Ghost in this House’ with its relentless tap-along beat and gleaming harmonies.
Of course what you’re probably dying to know is- what are they like live? Well,
just ask some of the people they’ve supported, like main stage regulars The
Young Knives, The Frames, The Magic Numbers, The Flaming Lips and Doves.
The Immediate bring their high-calibre songs to incredible vitality on stage
thanks to the connectivity the band has with their crowds and of course the cartoon-ish quality of leaping around exchanging instruments. Now nominated for
the 'RTÉ 2FM Hope for 2007' along with The Blizzards, Delorentos (who will
also grace the stage at the Tramps Ball), Electric Penguins, Luan Parle and
RoySeven, as well as the Choice Music Prize for album of 2006 in the running
against heavyweights Snow Patrol and the Divine Comedy and other newcomers Director and Duke Special. Only time will tell their chances of winning, but
with such excellent competitors the prize will surely be deserved (as long as
Republic of Loose don’t get it).
The Immediate’s performance on Thursday the 15th is sure to be an exhilarating one so make sure you come along and check them out in between karaoke
and getting your groove on, and get on the bandwagon for what’s sure to be
an excellent year for this magnificent, ambitious four-piece.
And here’s what the press had to say about them:
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“…a veritable orchestra’s worth of talent” HOT PRESS 8/10
“Immediacy is the operative word on this cracking debut” - IRISH TIMES 4/5
“A restless and experimental approach pays dividends on a very fine debut
album” - IRISH INDEPENDENT 4/5
“The potential to be world beating” - SUNDAY TRIBUNE 4/5
“In Towers And Clouds is the finest Irish debut album of recent years” TOTALLY DUBLIN
“Melodic and artful” - METRO 4/5
“The Immediate are quite brilliant…their album just could be a masterpiece”
- IN DUBLIN MAGAZINE
“One of the most talked about new Irish bands in years” – GALWAY
ADVERTISER
“A mouth watering debut album…” – THE STAR
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Rag Week Rugby - Two CIT Senior Rugby Teams in Action
Wednesday 14th February 2007
IT Tallaght- Div1 ICRU Athlone IT-Div2 ICRU
Both Matches on rugby pitch directly behing Leisure World Complex.
1 match after the other.
1st Match Kick-Off 12.00. (subject to change)
Show your support for CIT Rugby!
See our website - http://rugby.cit.ie
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