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MUSKERRY NEWS
January 2011
www.muskerrynews.biz
John
O’Leary Autos
Superior Servicing & Repairs carried out to all
Vol 9, Issue 2
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makes of cars, 4x4’s and light commercials
Full mechanical
services incl.
brakes, clutches,
suspension,
timing belts etc
Diagnostic
checks available for
all makes & models
from 1995 - 2009
Computerised print
outs available
Treat your car to
a service at John
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personal service &
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For Booking contact John O’Leary @ 021 4870655 Mob: 087 2915551
Banish those Winter Blues
Treat yourself to a mini facial, file
& polish and blow dry for only €50
And, how's this
for a game of golf?
Complimentary
massage worth
€12.95 with
every cut and blow dry
Jo's Edge
Hairstylist
Unit 6B, Woodfield,
Station Road, Blarney.
4382739
086 8240422
Offers valid until Janaury 31st 2011
Blarney DIY &
Building Supplies
Energy saving bulbs - buy one get one free
Now stocking DULUX paint
Full range of household & hardware supplies
Discount Fuels @ Blarney DIY
Coal & Solid Fuel Merchant
We won’t be beaten on value
Briquettes €3
Turf €4
Polish Coal 40kg €15.50
JANUARY SPECIAL
Buy 5 bags or more and get
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The February edition of The Muskerry News will be published on Friday
February 11th and closing date for submissions is Friday February 4th.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS..........
Liz Barrett and
Inguna
Mainule celebrating
Women’s Little
Christmas at The
Muskerry Arms.
Question
What is the new Universal Social Charge?
Who has to pay it?
Answer
The Universal Social Charge is a new tax payable on your gross
income. It is payable on notional income (benefit in kind payments)
and it is deducted before pension contributions. It replaces the health
contribution and the income levy and comes into effect on 1 January 2011.
It does not replace the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) system.
Everyone (including medical card holders) is liable to pay the Universal
Social Charge if their gross income is over the threshold of €4,004 in a
year. All Department of Social Protection payments (including State
pensions and Child Benefit) and similar payments (for example, CE
schemes and Back to Education Allowance) and income on which DIRT
has been paid are exempt.
pic courtesy
Kay Dennehy
Tower resident, Orla Christian had
plenty to celebrate this Christmas as
she graduated on December 8th
from UCC with a B.Soc.Sc in
Youth and Community Work. Orla
works on a voluntary basis with
Foroige Youth Club and is currently
working with the newly formed
Tower Youth Project which is open
to Tower residents aged 12+. More
information can be found on the
Tower Blog facebook page.
The rates of the Universal Social Charge are:
2% on the first €10,036
4% on the next €5,980
7% on the balance
People over 70 are not liable for the 7% rate but pay at 2% on income up
to €10,036 and at 4% on all their income above €10,036.
The Universal Social Charge will be deducted from all income. If you have
earned less than €4,004 during the year, you can apply to your local
Revenue office for a refund at the end of the year.
Further Information
Further information on these and other matters is available in complete
confidence from your nearest Citizens Information Centre (CIC) including:
Hollyhill CIC (Tel: 4302 301): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 4pm.
Blackpool CIC (Tel: 455 9807): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am –
12.30pm. and Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm.
Mayfield CIC (Tel: 450 8300): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am –
12.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm and Wednesday Evening
7.30pm – 9pm.
Information is also available from the Cork City (North) Citizens
Information Service at 021-4302 301, the Citizens Information Phone
Service 1890-777 121 or online at www.citizensinformation.ie
Sinead Kissane
(Lissarda) with her
boyfriend Damien
Kelleher,also from
Lissarda,at the
St.John's Central
College Conferring
Ceremony where she
qualified in
Environmental
Sciences.
Picture Mike English
Mary Casey and
Barry Looney
receiving their award
from John Henchion,
Chairperson, at last
months Blarney
Chamber of
Commerce Person of
the Year Awards
ceremony.
Mike English
Weddings
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Angelina Dance Academy ballerinas including
Eileen Creedon, Ballincollig; Cara Bowen,; Zoe
Conway, Dripsey; Leah Scully; Lauren Looney,;
Sarah Stewart, Mallow; Ciara O'Donovan;
Sophie O'Meara; and Kate McSweeney,
Blarney, donned their pink tutus for a very
special screening of the soon to be released
Angelina Ballerina DVD, Nutcracker Sweets, at
the Omniplex cinema in Mahon Point last week.
pic Diane Cusack
Fountain Of Knowledge Cork
Sonia Lopez, Ballincollig,
was awarded the
Outstanding Student of
the Year Medal in the
Hairdressing Faculty at
the St.John's Central
College Conferring
Ceremony on Thursday.
Included are tutors Anita
Kirby (Hairdressing) and
Eileen Mulcahy (Beauty
Therapy) with Ger
Looney (College
Principal).
Picture Mike English.
“If a child can not learn the way we teach,
maybe we should teach the way they
learn”
At Fountain of Knowledge we provide an environment that will
nurture and promote the learning of your child. We work on the
ethos that success is achieved through positive re-enforcement.
Our courses provide a well-balanced and structured
programme to meet the core of your child’s needs. We carry out
an individual educational assessment on each child with to gain a
comprehensive profile of your child’s strengths and weaknesses.
Fountain of Knowledge concentrates on the basic skill gaps that
may have formed in your child’s learning.
Children are placed on an individualised programme to meet
the core of their needs. Our high interest topics relate to children
of all ages and all abilities. We have programmes for children
with specific learning difficulties such as ADHD, DYSLEXIA,
and DYSPRAXIA.
Our programmes centre on the ability to process information,
analysis, clarification, and creative thinking. Our carefully
designed programmes develop a child’s confidence and allow
them to feel in charge of their own learning.
We will improve your child’s reading accuracy and plug the gaps
of understanding in spelling and phonological awareness. Our
maths programmes will provide fun and stimulating problem
solving activities to review the basics and develop the necessary
skills for the independent practice of specific skills.
On average after 40 hrs tuition your child’s reading age can
improve by 1 year 6 months. Your child would attend the centre
for 2 hours once a week. We also provide tuition in Maths and
Irish for Primary and Secondary Students.
“Within a short period of time my daughter had improved not
just educationally but emotionally. She is no longer stressed or
frustrated, we are so grateful to Fountain of Knowledge for all
their help and support they have given our daughter and us.
(Parents Comment January 2009)
For more information call 021 4861480
Muskerry News
Black ice caused a
number of
vehicles to crash
on the Inniscarra
Road near the
West end entrance
to the Ballincollig
Regional park on
Sunday the 9th of
January.
Photo Donagh
Glavin
Breast Feeding
Sup port Group
B lar ney H ealt h Cen tr e
The Square, Blarney.
E v e ry M o n day f r om 2 p m - 3p m
with Public Health Nurses
Open to all pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners.
This informal group offers a relaxed setting for new mothers who can chat with the
nurses and other breast feeding mothers about any concerns they may have.
Muskerry News
Email: muskerrynews@eircom.net
STUDIO: RINGWOOD HOUSE, BLARNEY
A N N E M A R I E R YA N
“In reality, numerous medical conditions can be
cured through lifestyle changes of which weight
reduction and a balanced, healthy diet form a
fundamental part”
(A quote from the “Operation Transformation” website).
Would you like to sign up for “Operation
Transformation Blarney”? Are you ready for the
difference you’ll see and feel? Would you like the
support of a group of likeminded people? Do you want
to increase your chances of leading a long, healthy
and active life? It’s never too late you know … and
even small changes can bring huge benefits!
Step 1
The first step will be an evening hosted by the Studio
so you can learn about how to have a healthy
balanced diet i.e. one which provides enough calories
to maintain a healthy weight and the nutrient intake
that your body requires. You will learn about the
correct balance of food groups, healthy choices within
each food group and recipe ideas to try, as well as
some to taste!
If you take in more calories than you burn off, the
excess is turned into fat. Over time this leads to weight
gain. People who are overweight may go on to
develop conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol. These conditions are
caused by being overweight and by excess intake of
Pilates
A N N E M A R I E R YA N
Six week Beginners
courses available on
an on-going basis.
Please call to book!
1 to 1's available also.
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Transformation
Blarney
ingredients like salt. They can be treated with great
success using diet modification alone.
However, food is more than fuel for the body. It also
contains nutrients like vitamins and fibre that we need
to keep our bodies healthy. Fibre is very important for
the digestive system. B vitamins are important for
coping with stress.
Step 2
Our bodies use the calories we get from food to keep
our hearts pumping, our blood flowing, our digestive
system working etc. Our bodies are designed to allow
us to move and we use calories to move. In fact, our
bodies NEED movement to stay healthy, to keep our
joints lubricated, our muscles flexible etc. Lack of
movement leads to lack of flexibility, some muscles
become short and tense and others weak. Poor
posture often results.
A six week Pilates course is the second step
because it is a very effective way of gently getting the
body moving, toning up, increasing flexibility,
developing body awareness and improving posture.
The benefits of any aerobic activity you undertake
afterwards or along with it will be greater. You will be
more aware of your posture and alignment and less
prone to injury.
Pilates can be done in tandem with any form of
aerobic exercise to maintain flexibility and body
awareness.
Step 3
If you like to dance, you’ll love Zumba! It is the latest
craze sweeping the States and UK – Latin American
style moves to Latin American music with a great beat.
It’s fun and energetic – the kind of class you’d enjoy
even if you didn’t want to lose weight! Its perfect for
step 3 when you’re confident in your body and ready
to “shake your booty”!
If any or all of “Operation Transformation Blarney” is
of interest to you, don’t waste any more time! Call
Anne Marie @ 086-2106323!
STUDIO: RINGWOOD HOUSE, BLARNEY
Blarney Dance
Academy
Irish Dancing for Kids
Mon, Jan 31st - 5.30 - 6.30pm.
Term: 15weeks
Adults/Older Dancers
Mon, Jan 31st - 6.30 - 7.30pm
Term: 10weeks
Call Michelle Scannell-Ryan 086-3330767 to book!
www.blarneydanceacademy.com
“Pilates is the
complete
coordination
of body, mind
and spirit”
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News in brief...
Muskerry News
Whitechurch active retirement group meet every Monday at
2.30pm for tea, coffee and chat. Their interesting programme
consists of exercise, bingo, art, talks on different subjects, and
lots of days out. All are welcome.
Little Angels. Katelyn
McSweeney, Aine Desmond,
Caoimhe O'Shea and Chloe
McCarthy sang like angels
The Lions Den Bar and Restaurant at Blarney Golf Resort
Hotel will remain open throughout January and serve food from
1pm to 7pm Sunday to Friday and until 9pm Saturdays. Don't
forget the popular 'kids eat free' promotion is available every
Saturday and Sunday.
Berrings Macra Club meeting Tuesday night in Balyanly @
8PM. New members always welcome.
Blarney Youth Club is on every Wednesday from 7.30pm until
9pm beside Tim's Corner Shop. Everyone from 12 to 15 years of
age welcome.
Mikey Wall gets in the mood
for his part as a Roman Soldier
in the Berring's NS production
of the Nativity Story.
Happy Shepherds at the Berrings
Nativity Story production.
Blarney Community Association meet in the Community
Centre every Thursday from 10.15am - 12.15 for tea, coffee,
biscuits and chat. Everyone welcome.
Popular TV show 'Come Dine with me' is coming to Ireland and
is looking for Cork contestants to take part. To apply email
cdwmtv@itv.com or call 1530 999 499.
James Kelleher,Billy Barrett
and Jack Lucey played the
Three Wise Kings.
Blarney Castle have made a donation to deserving charity
Barnados in recognition of Santa's visit last year. They had
promised a donation for every child that visited Santa, but with
the icy roads visits were less than expected and the amount to be
donated was quite low. However the nice people at the castle
added to the amount to make it a generous €500.
The public health nurses at Blarney Health Centre, The Square,
Blarney host a breast feeding support group every Monday
from 2pm - 3pm. This informal group offers a relaxed setting for
new mothers who can chat with the nurses about any concerns
they may have.
The nice people at Griffins Garden Centre are giving free hot
chocolate this month to anyone who visits the Spinning Wheel
Restaurant before February 1st and says "Pink marshmallows!"
Blarney Toastmasters Club meet every Tuesday night at
7.50pm in the Woollen Mills Hotel. All are welcome
Blarney Drama Group meets every Tuesday night from 7.30pm
- 9pm in Scoil Mhuire gan Smal. Everyone over 18 welcome
Blarney Active Retirement group meets every Wednesday from
2pm - 4pm in the GAA club. Everyone over 50 welcome
Footlights Youth Theatre group meet every Wednesday at the
Church of The Resurrection, Blarney, from 6.30pm - 8pm. New
members are warmly welcomed
'Addressing loss in all its forms – an introduction'
A six evening course (from 8pm - 10pm) will commence on 1st
March at St Luke’s Home, Mahon, at a cost of €75.
For further information please contact Bruce Pierce 021 4
359450 or email: bruce.pierce@stlukeshome.ie
Stars are born at the Nativity
Story.
Pupils singing "their hearts out"
Pictures Mike English
JOHN A WOOD STORY
RECORDED FOR PROSTERITY
Recently two one hour programmes ‘Around the fireside with
Jimmy Reidy’ on County Sound were recorded by some John A
Wood Ltd staff members past and present reminiscing about their
times in the company. Due to demand these two programs are now
available on double CD at a cost of €10 with all profits to be
donated to the St Vincent De Paul Society,
John A Wood ltd provided excellent employment around the
Ballincollig, Classis and Ovens area as well as east Cork, west
Waterford, Kerry and Ballygarvan /Ballinhassig areas for many
years. The company was founded in the 1930's and moved to the
Ballincollig Ovens area around the early 1960's, where the central
repair depot, known as Ballincollig Garage, was a landmark in the
village for over 50 years before being demolished about 10 years
ago.
On the CD Richard Wood gives an overview of the history of the
company while the over sixties winner and finalist Timmy Murphy
and Pat McGrath provide excellent singing as well as the Singing
trucker Mick Hayes speaking about his days in the showbands,
Mick Smith on accordion and local man Ted Lordan Seanachi
Introduced by John Joe O'Regan it includes an interesting piece
about Ballincollig Garage and Dan Harte reminisces about his times
working in the Carrigtwohill Quarry.
It makes very interesting listening especially for people who have
links with the company over the years. A great story to be told.
For a copy of the CD ring 087 6867245 or 086 3327642.
Muskerry News
John Riordan,
Rochestown, Amy
Murray, Rochestown,
and Charlie Haly,
Clogheen, pictured at
the UCC Christmas
Homecoming for
Alumni and friends in
the Aula Maxima in
UCC last night.
Pic: Diane Cusack
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Graduates Críona Harte and Helen Keady from Iniscarra with Deirdre
O'Carroll and Julie O'Donovan from Ballincollig pictured at the UCC
Christmas Homecoming for Alumni and friends in the Aula Maxima in
UCC last night.
picture GMC Photography 087 8537228
Blarney school is a banker!
The grand
opening of
Scoil Mhuire
Gan Smál
School Bank,
as part of the
AIB Build A
Bank
Challenge
(National
Competition),
took palce
pics Alan Barrett
before
Christmas and was attended by school Princiapl Padraig Sheehan,
transition year co-ordinator Marian Mortell, local Garda Representatives
Sean O'Dwyer and Jerry O' Connor, Vanessa Landers and Carol Kiely
from AIB Blarney.
The participating students who will have sole responsibilty for the
running of the school bank are Ciara Rahilly, Manager; Megan Alo,
Assistant Manager; Amy Dennehy, Auditor; Barra O' Connell, Teller;
Craig Edmunds, Teller; and Louise Buckley, Sales & Marketing.
Michelle Sheehan (Cloughdubh)
who graduated in Applied
Computer Studies at the St.John's
Central College Conferrings.
SCOIL MHUIRE GAN
SMAL DOES IT AGAIN!
Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire gan Smal
student Robert Gabriel on his magnificent
performance at last nights BT Young Scientist
competition. Robert came third in his category,
and also won two special IT awards and one
business award!
Big day for Rathduff NS
The official blessing and opening of new
extensions to Rathduff National School,
Grenagh, took place on December 10th.
Sixth class pupils took visitors on a tour of the
new buildings which include four large
classrooms, a computer room / staff room, a
meeting room / sick room, two offices, two
storerooms and a science room. The pupils also
showed visitors the interactive whiteboards
which were installed in each classroom lately.
Before the opening sixth class pupils also
played two tunes on the tin whistle and sang a
song.
Mrs Cranith, the oldest former teacher of the
school, cut the ribbon and Monsignor Gould
(representing Archbishop Clifford) blessed the
school. Chairman of the Board of Management
Fr. Kelleher and Principal Eoghan Hyde spoke
to the guests, outlining the work done over the
last number of years and thanking all who
helped. Guest speaker Cllr Pat Burton gave an
outsiders perspective, which was very
complimentary, and Monsignor Gould spoke on
behalf of the Archbishop.
When the ceremony was over everyone enjoyed
teas, coffees and delicious hot and cold food
kindly provided by Costcutter Grenagh.
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Times Past...
Phone 087 2330398
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with Brian Gabriel, Blarney & District Historical Society
THE EARLY YEARS OF POLICING IN BLARNEY
Despite a series of Acts of Parliament passed during the eighteenth
century, the Irish Police Force at the time of the Act of Union was
still composed only of small groups of sub-constables. These parttime policemen, appointed by the local authorities – the Grand
Juries – were few in number, and poorly paid out of the county
funds. In 1786 the Dublin Police Act was passed by the Irish
Parliament. This Act provided for the establishment of the Dublin
Metropolitan Police, which was an unarmed police force and had
its headquarters in Dublin.
Act 54 of George lll, cap.131 was passed in 1814 – To provide for the
better execution of the Laws in Ireland, by appointing Superintending
Magistrates and additional Constables in Counties in certain cases. Mr. (later
Sir) Robert Peel, Chief Secretary of Ireland formed the Peace Preservation
Force because of the drain on military resources caused by the Napoleonic
Wars. During the debate in Westminster on the formation of the force, Peel
objected in principle to the use of soldiers to enforce public peace. An Act
for the Appointment of Constables, and to secure the effectual Performance
of the Duties of their Office, and for the Appointment of Magistrates in
Ireland, in certain cases, was passed in 1822. An Act, establishing four
provincial police forces with depots in the North (Armagh), West
(Ballinrobe), Midlands (Daingean) and South (Ballincollig). This Act also
absorbed Sir Robert Peel’s Peace Preservation Force of 1814. When the P.P.F
was disbanded in 1822 it had 2326 men, 16% of whom were Catholic.
This Act of 1822 provided for Ireland’s first country-wide police force.
Each barony was to have a force of sixteen constables commanded by a
Chief Constable, with an Inspector General for each of the four provinces of
Ireland. However, numbers expanded rapidly. In 1824, there were 214 Chief
Constables, 1113 constables and 3465 sub-constables. In 1829 the
Metropolitan Police Act became law on 19th July 1829. The Irish
Constabulary (Ireland) Act, 1836, Act 6 of William lV, cap 13 consolidated
and repealed all preceding Acts. The four provincial police forces were
amalgamated to form ‘The Irish Constabulary’ which was responsible for
policing the whole country except the capital – Dublin. Dublin city was
policed by a separate force – The Dublin Metropolitan Police – which was
established by a Dublin Police Act in 1786. The Headquarters of the D.M.P.
was also based at Dublin Castle. Unlike the R.I.C., the D.M.P. was an unarmed force. Thus prior to the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 the country was
policed by these two forces.
The 1837 Code of Conduct laid down that constables (who in 1883 were
re-titled Sergeants) should be ‘men respected by the people and obtain the
good opinion of the gentry’, while sub-constables (later becoming
constables) were expected to be of high educational skill and ensure the
‘general improvement of the mind’. The level of education was well above
that of the local population and, in conjunction with the priest, policemen
often provided the only source of reading and numeracy skills in the parish,
although this was less so as educational provision improved over time. But
policemen often and composed letters, did the accounts for shop-keepers, and
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completed various forms for members of the public. They regularly attended
social events, and the presence of the local Sergeant graced most important
gatherings in rural communities. Policemen were forbidden to marry until
after seven years of service in order to accumulate sufficient worldly wealth
to maintain a high standard of living after marriage, and the bride was vetted.
Policemen and their wives were prevented from engaging in many forms of
trade; wives could be dress-makers but could not employ apprentices. They
were allowed to keep animals at home but were prevented from selling
produce or taking lodgers.
In September 1867, in recognition of its loyal and faithful service, the
Constabulary was renamed the ‘Royal Irish Constabulary’. The duties of the
R.I.C. were gradually extended. At first it was solely concerned with keeping
the peace, a duty which could entail the suppression of armed rebellion,
sectarian riots or agrarian disturbances; later it inherited the functions of the
Revenue Police, made enquiries on behalf of departments of state, collected
duties under the laws relating to food and drugs, weights and measures,
explosives and petroleum. Members of the force also acted as enumerators at
the censuses of population.
Blarney R.I.C. Barracks was in the Constabulary District of Ballincollig
where the District Inspector had his headquarters. The Huts used by the
R.I.C. were temporary corrugated iron dwellings used on estates where there
a protection post, particular agrarian aggression, or serious outrages.
On 21st January 1919 the first police deaths of the War of Independence
occurred when two R.I.C. men were shot in Soloheadbeg, Co. Tipperary.
R.I.C. stations were quickly transformed from homely, white-washed
buildings into sand-bagged reinforced forts. In total, 425 policemen were to
die and 725 injured until disbandment in 1922; the peak occurred in March
and April 1921 when 158 were killed in each month. Nearly one in twelve
was injured and one in twenty killed in just over two years. In March 1922,
the R.I.C. was withdrawn from 19 counties of the 26 counties and
disbandment centres established for each of the remaining counties, with the
main centre in Gormanstown, north of Dublin. On 31st August the Royal
Irish Constabulary was disbanded. Pensions continued to be paid by the
Paymaster General in London and the service records of members were
passed to the Home Office.
Blarney Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks was attacked by the Irish
Republican Army on the evening of the first of June 1920
The above excerpt, was taken from a much larger article titled ‘Policing in
Blarney-The Early Years’ by Jim Herlihy, and printed in Edition No 6 Old
Blarney Journal. A limited number of ‘Old Blarney’ back issues are still
available by contacting Brian Gabriel 4381349 or bg1@eircom.net
Please note that the next public, illustrated lecture in the 2010/11
Programme of Lectures takes place on Thursday 3rd February 2011 at
8.00 pm at the Blarney Secondary School. It is titled: ‘The Townlands of
Garrycloyne’. The speaker is Mr. Richard Forrest, Reference Librarian,
Cork County Library. Everybody welcome.
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BLARNEY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
Muskerry News
Blarney Person of the Month award
Blarney has many unsung heroes and each month Blarney Chamber of Commerce aims to honour
one of Blarney’s finest citizens with the Blarney Person of The Month award.
The awards scheme has been developed to recognise and reward local people of all ages who have
gone above and beyond to give of themselves and their time for others.
Winner Sheila pictured
with Catherine Mohally,
one of the original
founders of Blarney
Community Playgroup.
Timmy O’Connor on
behalf of Blarney Village
Dry Cleaners, presenting
the special achievement
award that they sponsored
to Richard O’Shea.
Big hearted Sheila Barrett has won the inaugural Blarney Person of
the Year award at a function hosted by Blarney Chamber of
Commerce. Sheila was the first nominee, and was followed by
eleven other worthy nominees from the world's of education,
commerce, sport and volunteerism.
The function was attended by an appreciative crowd including
Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan, local councillor Pat Burton and
Chairman of Blarney Chamber of Commerce John Henchion.
The nominees were as follows;
The first nominee, Sheila Barrett, received her award for her
wonderful work with Blarney’s youngest citizens at Blarney
Community Playschool.
Grainne McSweeney was nominated for her work as Secretary of
Blarney Community Council, which is representative of her strong
commitment to the local community.
Richard O’Shea was nominated for his fantastic achievement as
2010 BT Young Scientist of the year.
Kevin Conway was nominated for his sterling work in bringing the
Blarney St. Patrick’s Day Parade back to life after an absence of
more than 20 years.
Mary Casey and Barry Looney received their awards for their
dedication in teaching the children of Blarney to swim. A
commitment they have honoured for nearly 30 years.
Adrian Kay received multiple nominations in recognition of his
sterling work as a Scout leader in Blarney.
Sergeant Brian Murphy was nominated in recognition of the
Sheila Barrett pictured with her family as she received
her award as Blarney person of the year 2010 at a
function at Blarney Castle Hotel.
commitment and dedication shown by all the local Gardai in
Blarney.
Neil Grant, Manager of Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, was
nominated for his role in raising the profile of Blarney Woollen
Mills Hotel to a new level. The hotel is now once again a prime
location in the village and has been actively involved in many
events in the community.
Carmel Ring has served the people of Blarney for over 30 years
and is ‘courteous and friendly’ to all. She is also treasurer of the
Blarney Gramophone Society since it started 21 years ago.
Carmel has raised much money for charitable organisations in the
area and is always willing to help people and go the extra mile.
John and Mary Meagher were nominated for the time and
commitment they have given to Blarney and Inniscarra Athletics
Club for many years.
Roisin O’Connell received the highest points at Scoil Mhuire gan
Smal in the Leaving Certificate 2010, having previously received
the best Junior Certificate results in the school. An accomplished
sportsperson, Roisin has represented Cork and Ireland at soccer.
And last, but certainly not least, local lady Kathleen Dooling was
described as ‘a wonderful kind neighbour; always there to lend a
hand to all... I observe her acts of kindness very often.’
Kathleen has also been a member of the choir of The Church of
The Immaculate Conception for over 50 years and is the choirs
unofficial ‘minder.’
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A
BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US K NOW.........
Send your nomination, including the name and reason you wish to nominate them,
along with your name, address and contact details to
Blarney Person of The Month Awards, Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney
or by email to muskerrynews@eircom.net
Muskerry News
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Best of Blarney celebrated at inaugural awards night
And the winner is...!
Cllr Pat Burton and
Chief Superintendent
Con Cadogan
Denis Murphy, Blarney Farmers
Market, and Aine Lyons
Well known Blarney couple Pat
and Bridget Harrington
enjoying the awards ceremony
Monthly award
winner Mary
Casey and her
family
Popular local lady Carmel Ring
receiving her award
Monthly award
winner, Kevin
Conway,
pictured with
his son Kevin.
Grainne
McSweeney being
congratulated as
she receives her
award
Suzanne Cronin,
Blarney Golf
Resaort Hotel, and
Brenda Boylan,
Blarney Chamber
of Commerce
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Music fans from all over
Cork were treated to an
amazing showcase of
local talent at a charity
concert in the Pavillion
on Thursday, 30th
December. The hotlyanticipated gig was
organised by Ballincollig
Community School minicompany 'Nebula' in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
The queue of people outside the door of the Pavillion was growing
well before the doors and approximately 250 people of all ages
crowded the venue in time to see the first performers of the day, Suede
Halo. After the 3-piece wowed the crowds, Ballincollig band The
Truffle Shuffles took to the stage. Fred, the main act of the day,
quickly got the crowd going, with several tracks from their album and
they also played some tracks from their upcoming album.
Nebula plans to organise another underage gig in Cork city in the
New Year, urging followers to keep a close eye on their Facebook page
(facebook.com/NebulaPromotions) for any announcements. In total,
almost €2000 was raised for the Irish Cancer Society on a great day of
live music.
Jackie
McGloughlin
and Una
Forrest
pictured at
the Blarney
Farmers and
Craft market
launch
before
Christmas.
Muskerry News
PAT BURTON
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FINE GAEL COUNCILLOR
reports on issues,
local and otherwise...
Concept of Outdoor Museum
for Blarney
Developing the brand of ‘Blarney’ as a national asset is imperative as a
source of economic regeneration and local employment. Blarney is one
of the most recognised world brands, that must be developed to its full
potential. Since bringing the Blarney tourist interests together over
twelve months ago I have learned much about the industry. For Blarney
now the key challenge is to widen the economic benefit to the main
village and accommodation providers by encouraging longer stays with
greater attractions and activities.
Adding to the tourism experience of Blarney as a longer overnight
destination requires additional attractions to the already very successful
Blarney Castle and Woollen Mills. I believe the concept of an outdoor
museum, as for example, Skansen in Stockholm or Black Country
Living Museum in the West Midlands in England are suitable examples
on which to base this outdoor museum.
The goal of such museums is to demonstrate older lifestyles to a
modern audience through the enactment of same by costumed
interpreters. In this country we are familiar with the concept in a
smaller way through places like Bunratty, Muckross and Colm Cille in
Donegal. I believe with the successful involvement of all stake holders
and government tourist agency support something very special can be
developed. The concept could also include development of
culinary/artisan foods and a craft village. This idea needs much further
research, which I hope will initially be undertaken by a subcommittee
of Blarney Chamber before widening to include all stake holders.
Developing an outdoor museum which would perhaps trace life
from pre-famine times to now, through the construction of a village
with examples of both city and rural housing, cobbled alleyways, shops,
blacksmith forge, coopers and agricultural historic implements would
act as the anchor for an extraordinary tourist experience.
In 2009, Ireland attracted 6.5 million overseas visitors, total foreign
exchange earnings of 3.9 billion, with employment in the tourist sector
estimated at 190,000. Over the last decade, tourism has
underperformed.
It is of the utmost importance to reverse this trend and realise the
vast economic contribution, an increased, efficient and attractive
industry can bring. A transformed industry is capable of employing an
extra thirty thousand people. Tourism must be restored as a strong
indigenous industry that supports Ireland’s economic independence
through employment and revenue generation.
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Blarney Village, which could be the site of an exciting
outdoor museum if Pat Burton’s plan is implemented.
The Burton Northside Plan
A New Vision for Corks Northside
I have proposed the building of a new Hospital/Health Site in
Ballyvolane, Cork, in line with the Cork Area Strategic Plan (CASP) to
rebalance the city and in conformation with the Cork Area Transport
Study for a priority public transport route to city centre and Cork
Airport.
The benefits of this location are that it is strategically advantageous
because of its access to the North Ring Road, the city centre, and the
newly proposed Outer Northern Road, which in time will connect to the
N8 (Cork/Dublin road) and both the N20 (Cork/Limerick road), and the
N22 (Cork/Killarney road) via The Ballincollig byepass. It is very
important to scale the site to suit the health infrastructural requirements
of the Cork region for the next hundred years.
The need for the hospital arises from the HSE Reconfiguration
Programme to provide a new home for the Mercy University Hospital
and the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital over time. In light of the
regrettable HSE policy of closing St Mary’s Orthopaedic Hospital and
the previously closed North Infirmary and Our Lady’s Hospital and the
rebalancing of the city as per CASP, it is imperative that the new
chosen site is in the Northside of Cork City.
The Local Draft Area Development Plan for Cork City North Environs
includes a proposal for up to 3,600 houses. I have already included a
proposal in this Plan for a 50 acre leisure and sports park at
Ballyvolane, which should provide sports facilities for all codes,
together with a leisure park equivalent to Fitzgeralds Park, capable of
serving both the residents of the existing Northside and future housing
developments.
The proposal also includes for neighbourhood amenities and
shopping centre together with the development of some indigenous
logistic/second tier office facilities which would bring scale to the
project and local employment opportunities.
In developing this plan cognisance of the restricted and confined site
of the existing University Hospital and its location under the Public
Safety Zone of the main runway for Cork Airport has been taken into
account.
As with anything it is important not to have all eggs in the one
basket, thus the prudence of this proposal for an additional
hospital/health site in Cork.
The combined elements of this project would add to the
attractiveness of the area as a place to live and work. This would bring
an identifiable sense of place and character to the area. Indeed in ways
the plan mirrors Wilton but better because of the inclusion of a fifty
acre park.
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Sarah Burke
(Ballincollig) and
Emma Mulcahy
(Carrigaline) received
Special Award Medals
in recognition of
excellent results as they
graduated in Travel and
Tourism Studies at
St.John's Central
College.
Daithí Ó'Donnabháin,
Ovens, and Caoimhe
Fahy, Carrigaline,
pictured at the UCC
Christmas Homecoming
for Alumni and friends in
the Aula Maxima in UCC
last night.
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Kay
Dennehy,
Father
Tim
Hazelwood
and Kevin
Conway
pictured at
the
Blarney
Farmers
and Craft
market
launch
before
Christmas.
Jo’s
Edge
brings
style to
Blarney!
Muskerry News
Designer Mary Grant, pictured with
Jo and Julie from Jo's Edge, and
lucky winner Elizabeth Ahern.
Jo’s Edge Hairstylists,
based in Woodfield, Station Road, Blarney, certainly brought style
to the village when one of their lucky customers, Elizabeth Ahern
from Lower Killeens, won a nationwide Wella / Mary Grant
competition. The phenomenal prize was a trip to Dublin to be
measured up by top designer Mary Grant for a custom made outfit
worth a staggering €3000.
And it didn’t end there either as when Elizabeth went to Jo’s to pick
up her outfit, big hearted hairdresser Jo arranged for her to have a
complete make over.
Jo also had an outfit designed for her and junior stylist Julie
enjoyed the challenge of making over her boss on the day!
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YET ANOTHER WIN FOR
SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL
Scoil Mhuire gan Smal have once again brought honour to Blarney
by being one of the winners in the prestigious Eircom 2010 Junior
Spider Awards, which were announced at a reception yesterday in
DCU.
The Awards, which were created to recognise and reward the most
talented and innovative users of the Internet in primary and post
primary schools across Ireland, received a huge response from
schools throughout the country this year.
The awards were open to students at both primary and post primary
level. At post primary level, the categories were split across 2
groups: 1st to 3rd year and 4th to 6th year. The categories in both
age groups included Best Concept and Best Web Design.
Robin, a programme offering safer internet for parents and
teachers (www.projectbird.com/robin.html) was both the winner in
its category and one of three Grand Prix winner.
Fifth year student, and programme designer, Robert Gabriel attended
the awards ceremony with his fellow programme designers John and
Edward Hurley.
For more information on the 2010 eircom Junior Spider Awards and
further details on the winning entries log onto www.juniorspiders.ie.
Ballincollig man
launches poetry
collection
A Limited Edition Poetry
Collection, ‘A Jackdaw
Sings…’, by Ballcinollig
based Jim O’Leary, has just
arrived from the publisher.
The book is beautifully bound and
presented in hardback. The dustjacket is a reproduction of a painting,
‘To the Beach’, by the Author. Each
copy is Numbered, Certified and
Signed. The book is in four sections
with a wide variety of subjects drawn from
the Author’s life experiences. The book is
sprinkled throughout with topics such as love
and longing, old age, suicide, homelessness
and the dark places to which the human mind
sometimes resorts. There are some funny pieces too. This is a great
read for all ages though some bits may not be suitable for children.
The book is available from the Author at www.artweblocal.com
and will be on the shelves of many bookshops across the country.
It will be formally launched in or about early February at two
locations, these to be decided and advertised shortly. Jim will be
doing signings and readings at many venues over the next few
months and these will be publicised as they are arranged.
Santa Claus got a
great reception when
he visited the John A
Woods Social and
Sports Club in Ovens
with a bag full of toys
for the children.
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BLARNEY GETS NUMBER ONE
TOURIST VOTE ONCE AGAIN
Blarney has been voted number one again as 'Kissing the Blarney
Stone and getting the gift of gab' received the highest number of
votes in a recent survey by Tourism Ireland.
The top 10 Irish experiences as voted by internet users worldwide
were..
1. Kiss the Blarney Stone and get the gift of gab
2. Make friends with locals and enjoy the craic (good fun) at a pub
session
3. Spend the night in a majestic castle
4. Discover Irish roots and experience the land your ancestors
called home
5. See the ocean from the Cliffs of Moher
6. Explore Northern Ireland and walk in the steps of Finn McCool
at the Giant's Causeway
7. Taste the great food and drink of Ireland, starting with Guinness
at the Storehouse in Dublin
8. Tour the Ring of Kerry
9. Attend one of our great music festivals
10. Play golf on ANY Irish course
Big day for Vicarstown N.S.
January 28th 2011 will mark a very special day for
the children and staff of Vicarstown N.S., Matehy
when Batt O'Keeffe T.D. will officially open the
recently refurbished and extended school.
The extension, which was funded by a devolved Dept. of
Education & Skills grant sanctioned by Minister O'Keeffe, comprises
of 2 x 80m2 mainstream classrooms and 2 ancillary rooms and
extends to 210m2. Extensive works were also carried out to the
existing rooms in the school.
Bertie Pope and Associates, Architects Ballincollig acted as design
team leaders and the work was carried out by John Curran & Sons
Construction Ltd., Doneraile.
The Board of Management, parents association, fundraising
committee, parents, staff and pupils will be joined by Most Rev.
Archbishop Dermot Clifford who will officially bless the building in
his capacity as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Cloyne.
Marc Sheehan, School Principal is delighted with the Dept.
funding and is particularly grateful to the wider community of Matehy
and Courtbrack for their enthusiastic support of the various
fundraising projects undertaken to defray the extra costs.
Mr. Sheehan also acknowledged the financial contribution of the
Parish of Inniscarra through the good auspices of local curate Rev.
Michael Lomasney C.C., Chairman of the Board of Management and
local Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Dónal Coakley.
The Sam Maguire trophy is expected to make a guest visit on the
morning of the opening which will no doubt go down a treat with the
pupils of the school.
Blarney
Castle...
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come for the Stone,
but stay for the
mystical and beautiful
Rock Close and
gardens, and lakeside
walks.
Time has its own
rules here, so settle
down and spend some
of that time at
beautiful Blarney
Castle.
Blarney Castle,
Blarney, County Cork
Phone 021 4385252
info@blarneycastle.ie
www.blarneycastle.ie
Muskerry News
Where better to walk off the
Christmas excess than at
Blarney Castle which now has
season passes available for
the following prices;
Adults €50.00
Seniors/Students €40.00
Children €17.50
Family Pass (two adults and two children)
€125.00
However, you could be in with a chance to
WIN ONE OF TWO
FAMILY PASSES
by answering the following question?
How much is an adult pass for
Blarney Castle?
Send you answer along your name, address, phone
number and email address to;
Blarney Castle / The Muskerry News Competition
The Muskerry News
Church View Blarney
County Cork
or by email tomuskerrynewsnews@eircom.net
Closing date for entries is January 28th 2011
Muskerry News
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White Horse hosts Ballincollig Winter Music Festival
This January Ballincollig
will play host to the first
music festival of 2011.
The cosy surroundings of
the White Horse will be
the home of the
Ballincollig Winter Music
Festival from Wednesday
January 26th to Sunday
January 30th. Following
on the huge success of
tlast year, the festival will
once again present a host
of top class
internationally renowned
performers for concerts
in the intimate
surroundings of their
exclusive music venue
Upstairs @ The White
Horse.
The line-up is no less
impressive this year with acts
such as Dervish, Paddy Casey
and Fred confirmed. With a
capacity for only 150 people,
the ‘sitting room’ style venue
is becoming increasingly
popular as a music venue due
to the nature of the gigs that
take place there.
For the first time, Treacy's
Bar will also host a concert as
part of the Ballincollig
festival and Frances Black
and Band will perform a rare
Cork date on Wednesday
26th.
The festival will kick off
on Thursday 27th January at
8pm with renowned Ennisbased fiddler, Tommy Peoples
who is regarded as a true
living legend of Irish
traditional music and will
perform in a very unique
double-bill concert alongside
uilleann pipes genius, Paddy
Keenan.
Internationally-acclaimed
band Dervish will make the
special trip to Ballincollig for
a once off concert from
8.30pm on Friday 28th
January. This appearance
precedes their ‘Stage to
Stage’ tour of the Netherlands
Paddy Casey will ensure
the festival reaches fever
pitch on Saturday 29th, when
he performs with Eoin
Coughlan from 8:30pm.
Cork's musical heroes FRED
will play the closing concert
of the festival on Sunday 30th
and will undoubtedly lift the
roof and bring the curtain
down on a stunning
weekend's entertainment.
There will be a host of music
classes for all ages, sean-nos
dancing, free traditional Irish
and bluegrass sessions,
children’s storytelling and the
inevitable spontaneous
performance which will
guarantee a fantastic
weekend.
For more information call
in to the White Horse,
Ballincollig, connect with our
Facebook Page , our website
www.whitehorse.ie or call
(021) 487 1388. For a full
programme of events, log on
to www.wintermusicfestival.ie
Alma Carey from Waterfall and
Snowie Healy from
Bishopstown at the launch of
The White Horse Ballincollig
Winter Music Festival
Pictures Gerard McCarthy
087 8537228
Joe Carey organizer of the
Winter Music Festival ,Cllr
Derry Canty and Declan Power
from Guinness at the launch.
Dick Beamish, Helen Kelly and
Jerry Ahern from Comhaltas
Ballincollig at the launch
Conor O'Sullivan and Adrian
Spillett from Blarney at the
launch.
New bus service for Blarney
The Blarney Community Alert is introducing a rural bus service
on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from Blarney, Waterloo,
Newcastle, Grenagh and Courtbrack to Merchants Quay and back
again. Passengers will be collected from their door. To avail of
this ring 025 33411 to book your seat, free with your travel pass,
5 return for adults and 3 for children.
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Valentina Ottaviai, Angelo Leahy ,Christy Leahy co-organizer and
son Nicolo of the Winter Music Festival all from Ballincollig at
the launch.
Joe O'Leary frontman with Cork band
Fred, Christy Leahy organizer and son
Greg Canty and Deirdre Nicolo and Joe Carey organizer of the
Waldron at the launch. Winter Music Festival at the launch .
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Clodagh
McKenna
brings
festive
cheer to
Blarney
There was great excitement in
the village before Christmas
when popular foodie Clodagh
McKenna came to officially
launch the popular Blarney
Farmers and Craft Market.
Clodagh, who travelled a great
distance despite bad weather
on the day, hails from Kerry
Pike and was delighted with
the opportunity to be back in
the village.
The launch was a great
success, and Clodagh then
subsequently attended a book
signing inside Blarney
Woollen Mills.
Orders now being taken
to design and restyle
Communion Dresses
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The Wolfe Stage School is run by
Careen and Declan Wolfe. This Stage
School provides the highest standard
of training in dance, drama and
singing for students from 3 years of
age upwards.
Students will gain self-confidence, self esteem,
make new friends and have fun. The Wolfe Stage
School runs classes in both Douglas and Blarney.
The Wolfe Stage School opened its brand new state
of the art studios in Dosco Business Park on the
South Douglas Road in September 2009. This new
premise boasts two fully equipped dance and drama
studios.
The aim of our school is to get students
performing and having fun. Through years of
experience we have developed a successful and
individual approach to drama, dance and singing.
The many students and their stories stand
testament to the fact that our approach works. All
our teachers are hand picked professionals
dedicated to the art of teaching and want to help
your child grow and develop in the most positive
way.
Aside from weekly dance and drama classes
students are encouraged to take part in our various
performances through out the year including the
Modern Theatre Dance Awards, The Drama
Christmas Showcase, The Christmas Cabaret in
Douglas Court and Douglas Village Shopping
Centre and our very own Easter pantomime in the
Everyman Palace Theatre. Students also have the
opportunity to take Dance and Drama Exams,
however these are not compulsory.
Singing classes are only available in Douglas.
The Stage School runs one of Cork’s Best Theatre
Summer Camps throughout the month of July in
both Blarney and Douglas.
For more information you can contact 021
4367967 (Dance & Singing) or 021 4891249
(Drama)
www.wolfestageschool.com
DRAMA:
Our drama classes improve self confidence,
imagination, concentration and communication
skills. Taking risks in class and performing for an
audience teaches students to trust their ideas and
abilities. The confidence gained in class applies to
scholl, career and life.Playing , practising and
performing material in class helps to develop a
sustained focus of mind, body and voice. Our drama
curriculum enhances verbal and non verbal
expression of ideas. It improves voice projection,
articulation and fluency with language. Drama brings
play, humour and laughter to learning, thus
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“The Claddagh Ring”, “The Café”, “Sattitude”, “The
Buzz”, “Nationwide”, “Star Search” (RTE
Television).
“Anything But the Sound of Music” (Trabolgan
Holiday Centre)
Leading role in the film “Strength and Honour”
Pet Expo 2008 (Mallow Race Course)
Child Line Gala Ball 2007 (New Airport Hotel)
St Patricks’ Day Parade (Cork)
CAREEN WOLFE
improving motivation and reducing stress.
DANCE:
Our dance programme offers boys and girls from the
age of 3 ½ years to young adults the opportunity to
study a combination of Modern Theatre Jazz and
Musical Theatre. Students enrolled in the Modern
Classes may also take Ballet Classes with us. All
are classes are age and ability appropriate. The
material selected for your child dance class is
appropriate for each individual class, bearing in
mind the students’ age, abilities and experience .Our
classes promote the developments of your child’s
self esteem, self confidence, imagination and
creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Special
Needs Students are also catered for.
Little Stars Dance Programme for 3 ½ 5year olds
These 45 minute dance classes introduce young
children to the magic of dance and how to use their
imagination. Children explore natural movements
such as walking, running, jumping, skipping and
hopping along with balancing, stretching, body
control and simple co ordination in a fun way.
Children will also explore music through singing and
the use of instruments. Throughout the year children
will memorize simple exercises, routines and
sequences and have the opportunity to perform in
our various showcases.
All dance classes are taught by Careen Wolfe who
is a graduate of both UCC and UL and holds
professional qualifications in Dance, Childhood
Development and Special Needs. She holds her
Masters in Dance with University Limerick. She is
fully qualified member and teacher of both The
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) and
The United Teachers of Dance (UTD). Careen is
also a qualified Cheerleading Coach with the
National Council for Spirit Safety and Education
(NCSSE).
DECLAN WOLFE
Declan Wolfe is known by many families across
Ireland as the presenter of RTE’s Sattitude .When
he is not busy filming for Sattitude, he is teaching in
the Stage School. Declan is a fully qualified speech
and drama teacher with the London College of
Music and Media. Declan is also a regular
contributor on Corks 96FM Arts Show with Ellmarie
on a Sunday Morning.
Declan and Careen are no strangers to the Cork
Theatre Scene having performed in numerous Cork
pantos and musicals.
Previous Achievements
“The Pied Piper”, “Babes in the Wood”, “Aladdin”,
“Cork on Show”, “Cinderella”, “Sleeping Beauty”
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”(Cork Opera
House),
“Fairy Tale of Cork”, “Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs”, “Robin Hood”, “Peter Pan”
“Cinderella”(Everyman Palace Theatre),
“The Bog of Cats”, “Anne Frank and Me” (Cork Arts
Theatre)
NOW ENROLLING FOR OUR NEW TERM
Classes in
Dance & Drama
for Girls and
Boys from
3years.
Performances,
Competitions & Exams.
When:
Drama
Tuesdays
3.30-4.30pm
5-8years
Tuesdays
4.30-5.30pm 9-12years
Dance
Fridays .........................2.30-3.15pm
Little Stars Dance ....3-5years
Fridays .........................3.15-4.15pm
Jnr & Snr Infants
Fridays .........................4.15-5.15pm
1st, 2nd & 3rd Class
Fridays .........................5.15-6.15pm
4th, 5th & 6th class
Where:
Blarney GAA Hall, Castle Close Road.
Contact:
021 4367967 • 021 4891249
www.wolfestageschool.com
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Muskerry News
Muskerry Arms customers are a charitable bunch
O’Connor’s Muskerry Arms Blarney was crowded for the annual presentation to charity from the
customers, who forego their 'Christmas Drink' every year and give the money to charity instead,
magnificent hampers were also won on the night in the ‘customers draw.’
On the same night cheques for Blarney Meals on Wheels and Cystic Fibrosis, funds raised at a
1980s fancy dress night organised by Janice O'Leary and Fiona Pinfield at The Muskerry Arms,
were also presented.
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Ask Dr. Nick
Dr. Nick Flynn MICGP is a family doctor in practice in
Hollyhill. If you have a question you would like answered you
can email it to info@mycorkgp.ie or post it to Dr. Nick Flynn,
www.mycorkgp.ie Hollyhill Medical Centre, Harbour View Road, Cork.
SWINE FLU UPDATE
The health authorities are predicting a further
increase in human swine flu cases as the schools and
workplaces reopen after the Christmas and New Year
period. Dr Darina Flanagan, from the HSE, stated
that while the current levels of cases was nowhere
near the peak seen in late 2009 there were still ten
people in hospital intensive care units with the virus.
Dr O Flanagan said she was expecting a rise in cases
over the coming weeks and a likely decline after that.
But what is the flu and why should you get
vaccinated?
The flu is a highly infectious illness caused by the influenza
virus. The flu affects people of all ages and outbreaks of the flu
occur almost every year, usually in winter. While most people
recover within a week the flu can cause serious illness and
death, especially in the young and in the elderly.
The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on
suddenly and symptoms include fever, headache, extreme
tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle
aches and tummy symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhoea). Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus and ear infections are
some examples of complications from flu. The flu can make
chronic health problems worse. For example, people with
asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu.
The main way that the flu virus is spread is from person to
person in droplets of coughs and sneezes. This can happen
when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person are
propelled through the air and land on the mouth or nose of
people nearby.
The flu virus may also be spread when a person touches
secretions from a cough or sneeze and then touches their own
mouth or nose before washing their hands. Symptoms start one
to four days after the virus enters the body. That means that you
may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you
know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Some people
can be infected with the flu virus but have no symptoms.
During this time, those persons can still spread the virus to
others.
Flu can be prevented by the flu vaccination. The flu
vaccination is a safe, effective way to help prevent influenza
infection, avoiding hospitalisation, reducing flu related deaths
and illnesses. The flu vaccine does not give you the flu. The
vaccine is safe and side effects are rare although up to one-third
of patients have soreness and redness around the injection site.
The vaccination is given by an injection into the muscle,
usually of the upper arm. The vaccine should not be given to
persons with known severe allergic reaction to eggs. Each year
the flu virus changes its makeup. Scientists monitor these
changes and develop the flu vaccine accordingly. For this
reason the flu vaccine will only protect you against this year’s
flu and it is important to get a new flu vaccine each year.
The flu vaccine is often offered in the workplace and has been
shown to be a cost effective way of reducing work absence
through illness during the winter months.
People not included in the above groups also benefit from the
flu vaccine. Call into your local GP and ask their advice as it is
not too late to get the flu vaccine.
Ann Spillane and Rena
O'Connor attending the AGM
Staff members Mary Coleman
and Peg Hayes at the
Ballincollig Credit Union
AGM. Pictures Mike English
John Paul Curtin (Treasurer)
,Catherine Greene (Chairperson)
and Irene Byrne (Director)
photographed at the AGM
Breda Callanan and Jim Wall
share a joke prior to the
Ballincollig Credit Union
AGM.
Board members, Karen Bohane,
Denis O'Sullivan and Finbarr
Bradley photographed at the
Ballincollig Credit Union AGM.
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Muskerry News
Ballincollig hotel celebrates
five years in Business
The Oriel House
Hotel opened its
doors on the
15th December
2005 and, with
117 staff
employed at the
hotel, it has
been going from
strength to
strength ever
since.
Over the past five
years the Oriel has
been the proud host to over 35,000 wedding guests, over 450
Christenings and numerous conferences, meetings and corporate
events. During the five years since opening 133,5000 guests
stayed at the hotel, that’s a lot of beds and breakfasts!
The Oriel has also hosted many celebrities including Jedward,
Crystal Swing, Joe Dolan, Martin King, Altan, Sonny Knowles,
Steve Davis, Saw Doctors, Aslan, Nevin Maguire, and hosted
breakfast to President Mary McAleese, Mr. Martin McAleese and
their entourage.
They put downtheir great success down to their dedicated friendly
staff, its wonderful product, adaptability and most importantly the
support it receives from its loyal customers.
The Oriel House Hotel is a member of the Cork Luxury Hotel
Group which consists of four hotels, all in Cork City and County,
namely Ambassador Hotel, Charleville Park Hotel, Watersedge
Hotel, and of course, the Oriel House Hotel. This Cork group is
owned and operated by local Cork Family, William and Angela
Savage.
Little Gráinne O’Leary from
Donoughmore with Michael
Cussin and Eimear Brohan
and Laura Barry from Share
pictured at the SHARE 40th
Anniversary crib opening
before Christmas as they
launched the annual SHARE
fast and fundraising campaign
to raise funds for the care of
the elderly.
pictures Gerard McCarthy
087 8537228
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Elaine
Kelleher and
Linda Downey
celebrating Elai
nes birthday at
the Lantern
Restaurant on
Womens Little
Christmas
night.
pic courtesy
Kay Dennehy
Ruth Murray, School of
Applied Social Studies
UCC, and Josephine
O'Connor, Model Farm
Road, pictured at the UCC
Christmas Homecoming for
Alumni and friends in the
Aula Maxima in UCC last
night.
picture GMC Photography
087 8537228
Coachford
artist Mary
Lynch was
delighted
with the
response to
her art
exhibition
held in
Coachford
last
November.
She has
donated
€4350 of the
proceeds to her chosen Charity Cork ARC Cancer Support
House.
As a cancer survivor Mary feels that the drive to make art
work has been a fundamental part of her road to recovery
and she would encourage people going through treatment to
rekindle an old hobby or ambition. This can be a new outlet
and a great way to utilize their time and energy.
Plexus Special Needs
Programme
PLEXUS BIO-ENERGY
HEALING THERAPY
and
REFLEXOLOGY
at
The Grove Medical
Centre
Model Farm Road
Cork
(Treating most ailments)
Contact: Sheila Coleman
086 883 0130
Weekend appointments now available
DYSLEXIA – ADD – ADHD –
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS –
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES –
AUTISM, ETC.
Clinics held regularly in
Cork city
with
Tom Griffin, co founder and
director of the Plexus European
Institute of Bio-Energy and Sheila
Coleman,
Bio-energy practitioner,
using the Dawson Programme,
which involves Bio-Energy,
Vibrational Kinesiology and
Corrective Sound Frequencies
Contact Sheila Coleman
086 883 0130
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Muskerry News
A little bit of snow never stopped Whitechurch Macra
December proved to be a very festive month for Whitechurch
Macra. With Christmas spirits high amongst members we all
headed to Plato Murphy’s for our annual Christmas party. With over
30 members present on the night and the excitement of Christmas
in the air a great night was had by all. However, the night didn’t
come to a sudden halt after Plato Murphy’s as everyone decided to
continue the festivities and headed to Cubins to show off their
dance moves.
On the 17th of December Whitechurch Macra with our Santa hats
at the ready we headed for Cork City Centre for our annual Carol
singing event. Every year we sing a variety of carols and collect
money for a worthy charity. This year we collected for the Irish
Guide Dogs for The Blind. Unfortunately when we arrived onto
Patricks Street we were greeted with a very heavy snowfall which
meant shoppers were leaving. However this did not stop club
members from singing their little hearts out for this well deserved
charity. Overall we raised just over 150which was very good for
such a snowy night. A big thank you to all members who gave up
their time to carol sing and to all shoppers who dug deep into their
pockets to support this fantastic charity.
The Seandun Mystery Tour had to be postponed due to adverse
weather conditions. It was a real disappointment as everyone was
thoroughly looking forward to the night. However, it will be
rescheduled for early January. January is always a quite time so
everyone is happy to start off the new year on a high note. The
mystery tour is always a highlight of the year for all clubs within
the region. Everyone is looking forward to the New Year already.
All we can do now is hope the snow won’t stop us next time round.
As Whitechurch Macra was so disappointed that the mystery tour
had been postponed we decided that we would have our own little
mystery tour and have a snowman building night in a nearby field.
Tractors and Jeeps were the only form of transport on the night as
the roads were so icy but we all made it there in one piece and had
a fantastic night. With snowballs flying on the night a great nights
entertainment was had by all. A little bit of snow will never stop
Whitechurch Macra from having lots of fun.
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We are looking forward to getting our skates on at Cork On Ice
later this month. This is a regional event in which all clubs enjoy
however, there is always a huge turnout in particular from
Whitechurch Macra. Each year everyone gets a little braver on the
ice if they are not skating backwards they are racing each other
around the rink. It is always such an enjoyable event. The night will
then be continued into the early hours as everyone heads for John
O’ Sullivan’s Bar in Douglas . For anyone interested in attending
this event we will all be meeting at the ice rink at 7.30. All are
welcome.
Practise is now in full swing for the Macra Amateur Drama
competition. It has been a number of years since the club entered
this competition so a big effort is being put in by the whole cast to
ensure a successful show is put on. The cast consists of Ann
Cronin, Ciara Lynch, Gerard O’ Reilly, John O’ Sullivan and Victor
O’ Sullivan. We are also very lucky to have the gifted Patrick
O’Callaghan as our producer for the play. We have a very busy two
months ahead of us before the first round of the competition but it
will be all worth it in the end when the play comes together. It is
the first year the club has undertaken Drama in several years so it is
a very exciting year for all involved. We wish all the cast the very
best of luck in the next few months with their rehearsals.
Whitechurch Macra is delighted to be celebrating our 50th
Anniversary this year. On March 12th we will mark this
celebration by holding a 50th Anniversary Dinner dance in Vienna
Woods. Tickets for this event will be available in early January. It is
an event in which both past, present and future member will be able
to catch up and remember times past.
This month members of the club have hit the slopes of Austria on a
fun filled group skiing trip. It is the first Skiing trip the group has
ever gone on together and everyone is thoroughly looking forward
to the week. Who knows maybe some of the group will test
themselves on the challenging black slopes of the high mountain
region and surprise us all. Lets hope everyone comes home in one
piece!
Whitechurch Macra is a club for anybody aged 17-35 years. We
partake in Drama, Sports, Debating & Public Speaking, Variety
Shows, Travel and much more. You can find us on Facebook or
contact Ciara Lynch on 087 9742561
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Legal-E Speaking
with Eleanora Taylor
Phone 087 2330398
Eleanora is a solicitor with Taylor Solicitors,
based in Blarney. If you have any
questions you’d like her to answer in this
column feel free to email it to
info@taylorsolicitors.ie or post it to Taylor
Solicitors, Ashdale House, Blarney,
Eleanora Taylor
Co. Cork.
I bought my son a new jacket in town in the January
sales. When I got home, I realised there was a tear
on the inside of the jacket. When I went back to the
shop to return it, I was told that because I’d bought
it on sale, they would only give me store credit and
not a refund. Can they do this?
Everyone loves to get a bargain in the January sales. And this
year, many shops are offering great discounts on everything from
clothes to mobile phones. But when you buy something on sale,
does that affect your rights as a consumer?
Your rights
When you buy something as a consumer, your rights are
protected by both Irish and European legislation. One of the
main pieces of relevant legislation is the Sale of Goods and
Supply of Services Act 1980.
Under this Act, as a purchaser of goods you have a number of
rights. The main ones are:
• Goods must be of merchantable quality – this means the goods
should be of reasonable quality taking into account what they
are designed to do.
• Goods must be fit for their purpose – they must do what they
are reasonably expected to do.
• Goods must be as described – this means the goods must fit
the description given of the goods either orally by a
salesperson or an advertisement.
• When you buy goods in a sale you have the same rights as
when you pay full price for the goods. This is protected by
legislation and these rights can’t be taken away from you by
the shop. You might see signs saying “No cash refunds” or
“Goods on sale not exchanged” during the sales. These signs
don’t affect your rights.
• Faulty goods
In this instance, there was a tear on the inside of the jacket that
you only became aware of after you had made the purchase.
This means the jacket is faulty and not of “merchantable
quality.” Whether you bought the jacket at full price or on sale,
you have the same rights. As a general rule, when goods are
faulty the seller has a few options. They can either repair or
replace the item or give you a refund. In this case, it probably
isn’t practical to repair the jacket. If the shop can’t offer you the
exact jacket as a replacement, they have to give you a full
refund.
If the item had been marked “imperfect” or you were told about
the rip before you bought it, the shop would not be required to
give you a replacement or refund. It’s also important to note that
the shop is entitled to ask you for a proof of purchase so it’s
important to hold on to your receipt.
You can contact Eleanora at work on 021-4384630.
Or check out Taylor Solicitors online at www.taylorsolicitors.ie
Muskerry News
Pictured at the
CD launch of
An Scriocht at
Blarney Castle
Hotel. The CD
is for sale
through Pat
Harrington and
Blarney Castle
Hotel.
Ten years and still walking!
The Leeside Walkers are celebrating 10 years in the making! The
group was formed as a result of a providing GP Referral support for
Leisureworld Bishopstown who was delivering a HSE South GP
Exercise Referral Programme pilot project back in 2000. The
walking group has seen a number of Irish Heart Foundation trained
leaders down through the years and is still going strong.
The group meets every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10.30am at
the Lee Fields’ car park on the Straight Road before striking off
into the Lee Fields. New walkers are always welcome, just turn up
the days that suit you. No fees.
The walk in general is led at an easy pace; you are encouraged to
walk at a level of fitness that is comfortable for you. Likewise the
length of the walk depends on your own abilities as there is the
option of doing part of the walk and turning back when/if required.
The group then meets for tea/coffee/ scones and more chat after the
walk at McCarthy’s Bar on the Model Farm Road. The essence of
the group is a happy team getting a bit fitter.
The group welcome new members so if you are interested in
joining the walking group contact Anne Donaldson, Group Leader,
021 4871899 / 086 9790500 or e-mail Anne at adonaldson@iol.ie
Anne Marie Ryan and Paddy Regan pictured at the
Blarney Farmers and Craft market launch before
Christmas.
Ballincollig Community School wants to
help you keep your new year's resolution!
What was your new years resolution? Learn a new skill, speak a
new language, enrol in a course and find some time for yourself?
Well, if you haven't done anything about it then let Ballincollig
Community School adult education department help you. With
courses that include art, cookery, languages, personal
development and photography they really do have a course for
everyone, whatever your area of interest may be.
Most courses start at the end of this month, so to find out more
or enrol take a look online at www.bcsadulted.ie or phone the
office on 021 487 5401 where they would be more than happy to
guide you through the options.
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Blarney woman travels to India to build houses for families in need
A local woman will spend one week building homes in
India this summer with the housing organisation,
Habitat for Humanity Ireland and is looking for
people to join her. This might be the New Year’s
resolution you thought about but never got the
opportunity!
Louise O’Riordan (27) a Blarney native, is a solicitor working in the
firm of Carl O’Mahony & Co. in Cork City. She and a team of
volunteers will be working alongside locals and those in need of
adequate shelter to build simple but decent homes.
This won’t be the first time Louise has volunteered with such a
programme. She also spent two weeks in rural Mozambique in south
east Africa last July building houses with a local community there. The
experience was so enriching that it inspired her to volunteer again but
this time in southern India (Pondicherry) where people live in huge
poverty.
Louise is looking for volunteers to join her on this worthwhile trip.
Volunteers need no construction experience as training is provided on
site by local trade professionals. The closing date for applications is
6th February 2011 so sign up today!
The team will travel to India in late May 2011 and will be digging
foundations, mixing cement, laying bricks and plastering walls
alongside the local family who will live in the house.
Speaking ahead of her trip Louise said, “I’m really looking forward to
working with a local community in Pondicherry and learning about
Philip Mortell,Co Ordinator of the
Ballincollig Adult Education
Service,making a presentation to
Sharon O'Callaghan,Secretary of the
Cork County VEC Mid Cork Adult
Education Service,at the Voluntary
Tutor Graduation Ceremony at Yeats
House Ballincollig.
Pictures Mike English.
Alan Clarke,founder member of the
Ballincollig Adult Education
Service,making presentation to Anne
O'Donovan,Co Ordinator of the
Cork County VEC Mid Cork Adult
Education Service,in recognition of
her efforts.
their customs and culture. I
know the work can be
challenging at times but
ultimately it is an unbelievably
rewarding experience and one I
would recommend to anybody.”
Louise says that there are still
places available on this India trip
and she would be delighted to hear from anybody who is interested in
volunteering a week of their time to help change people’s lives in
Southern India. For more information visit www.habitatireland.ie, call
01-6299611 or email Louise at louiseoriordan.india2011@gmail.com.
Some of the adults who freely give their time to help out
at The Mill Youth Cafe Blarney.
Group who graduated
as Voluntary Tutors of
the Ballincollig Mid
Cork Cork County
VEC Adult Education
Service. Included are
Anne O'Donovan (Co
Ordinator) and Philip
Mortell (Ballincollig
Co Ordinator).
There is always plenty of fun at the award winning Mill
Youth Cafe Blarney, whether it be at the pool table,
playing Kinect on the Xbox or any of there other
activities. Wth adult volunteers as supervisors the cafe is
open every Friday from 7pm and students aged from 10
to 14 years of age (or second year students) are all
welcome.
pics Alan Barrett
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Phone 087 2330398
Muskerry News
Crowds flock to Centra Tower Christmas food fair
Muskerry News
Reelin’ in the
Showband
Years
Reelin' in the Showband
Years returns to Cork
Opera House on Sunday
January 23rd.
With host Ronan Collins
and Crystal Swing,
Lorraine McDonald, Des
Lee (Miami Showband),
DJ Curtin (Kerry Blues
Showband), Tommy and
Jimmy Swarbrigg, The
Conquerors Showband
and tributes to Joe Dolan
and Dickie Rock this is a
show not to be missed.
Reelin' in the Showband
Years
Sunday January 23rd
Book now on 021
4270022
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The Chinese State Circus comes to Cork
The Chinese State Circus - Mulan
featuring the Shaolin Warriors
comes to Cork next month.
This breathtaking new live action
spectacular fuses precision
acrobatics, Shaolin martial arts,
dazzling circus skills, colourful
characters from Peking Opera,
physical theatre and drama, all
choreographed to an original music
score.
From gravity defying gymnastics to
the seemingly impossible body
manipulations of the hand-balancer,
it’s entertainment for all the family
from the world’s leading Chinese
acrobats.
The Chinese State Circus
Friday 4th and Saturday 5th
February @ 8pm
Book now on 021 4270022
WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN!
NATIONAL THEATRE
PRESENTS KING LEAR
Fancy a trip to The Theatre this Month?
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show of
your choice at Cork Opera House just send your name,
address, email address and phone number to
The Muskerry News / Opera House Competition, Church
View, Blarney, Co. Cork
stating the tickets you would like to win
National Theatre Live presents King Lear which will be broadcast
live by satelitte from the National Theatre London to a screen on
the Cork Opera House stage on Thursday February 3rd
The Donmar’s Artistic Director, Michael Grandage, directs Derek
Jacobi as William Shakespeare’s King Lear.“Who is it that can tell
me who I am?”
An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected.
As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is
brought into question. One of the greatest works in western
literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence:
love, duty, power, good and evil.
King Lear
Thursday 3rd February
Book now on 021 4270022
Sunday January 23rd @ 8pm
Reelin’ in the Showband Years
With host Ronan Collins, Crystal Swing, Lorraine
McDonald and other showband stars.
Thursday February 3rd @ 7pm
King Lear
Broadcast live from the Donmar Warehouse, London.
Friday February 4th
The Chinese State Circus – Mulan
Featuring the amazing Shaolin Warriors.
A breathtaking fusion of precision acrobatics,
Shaolin martial arts and dazzling circus skills.
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BLARNEY TIDY TOWNS Est 2006
Review of 2010
We would like to say a sincere thank you to our hard core of
volunteers who, by their unselfish efforts throughout the year,
ensured that Blarney is a nice place to live, work and visit.
We would also congratulate all those associated with Blarney Boys
NS for their magnificent refurbishment work carried adjacent to the
school and playground which enhances the approach to Blarney
from the western end.
We also congratulate the other schools in Blarney which are well
presented and maintained.
We would congratulate the Residents Associations for ensuring
their estates are maintained to a very high standard.
We compliment all those associated with the CE Project (FAS) for
their commitment to the Blarney area.
We compliment our neighbours in Waterloo Renewal group who
continue to enhance the beautiful little village of Waterloo quietly
and efficiently.
We thank Cork County Council (local team) for supplying the
container to store the litter we collect and disposing of same.
Sincere thank you to our sponsors who (despite the difficult
economic climate) have been most generous. This enables us to
provide the necessary equipment for our volunteers to meet health
and safety requirements and undertake new projects such as two
new gardens this year and planting of shruberry in other locations.
We also purchased a strimmer, hedge cutting machine and a leaf
blower.
The way forward in 2011.
Since agreeing to head up the organisation in 2006 there are still
only two people administering all the affairs of Blarney Tidy
Towns, namely Tom McGrath as Chairman and myself at Secretary
/ Treasurer.
Prior to this years St Patrick’s Day Parade we had a big influx of
extra volunteers but this petered out not long after.
As a matter of fact we have lost approx 15 volunteers from the
original list which was complied a few years ago for a variety of
reasons, we recruited five volunteers during 2010.
We sponsor the four FAS workers assigned to the Blarney area. As
well as carrying out their normal work such as littler picking,
weeding, grass cutting and spraying etc we have also responsibility
to make out an additional work programme to be carried out from
Sarah-Louise
Healy, member
of the Lyons
McGovern
School of Irish
Dancing, who
was awarded
2nd place in the
U21 Munster
Championships
for Irish
Dancing in
2010. SarahLouise, who
lives in
Donoughmore
and studies at
CIT, attends
dance classes in
Blarney and
Donoughmore.
the Spring to Autumn. We also contribute towards their PRSI and
Insurance.
Having studied how other towns and
villages operate, major changes are
necessary going forward.
We need a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer together with a
Finance Committee to assist the Treasurer to solicit badly needed
sponsorship and explore any grant that might be available to pursue
new projects.
We need a projects committee. Most towns and villages aim to
undertake one new permanent project per year. This requires
organisation, planning and finance to bring to fruition.
We need people to oversee our walkways. The walkway by the
river towards Waterloo was dirty and overgrown for much of 2010.
Eventually Cork County Council did some work in early October.
We know the local authority are depending on diminishing
resources but what could be a beautiful walkway compares very
unfavourably with others walkways throughout the country.
The river to Waterloo has many fallen trees and branches which
have not been removed for many years and quite a lot of litter and
plastic accumulates making this beautiful river very unsightly.
Blarney has six approach roads into the village which gives it a
unique opportunity to make a clear statement on each approach
road. You may say that this is not the work of the Tidy Towns but
as we are a community (and I mean all the community, not just the
15 volunteers) we must decide the way forward.
So before the AGM, which will be well sign posted in advance,
please discuss with friends, neighbours and any organisation
you are involved with such as school boards, ICA, active retired
groups, community based, sporting bodies, Chamber of
Commerce etc what contribution you can make towards
enhancing the beautiful area we live in.
Best wishes to all the community for 2011
Yours Sincerely
Tom McGrath
Dermot McSweeney
Chairman
Secretary / Treasurer
On Saturday 8th January Berrings Macra took part in the
Capers All Ireland Semi-Final held in Ovens. Produced by
Michael Moynihan and choreographed by Amy O’Leary ‘Up
Close and Personal’ contains a wide variety including music,
dance and comedy. Every cast member contributes to the action
packed production so that it truly is a team performance.
Berrings will be competing in the All Ireland Final in
Cappoquin on Saturday January 29th.
Sports Round Up...
Muskerry News
The Club Development Group at
Donoughmore GAA photographed
at the launch of the Benefit Night
to be held at Curraheen Park
Greyhound Stadium on Friday
18th. March. Included are Tom
Golden,Sean O'Shea,John Barrett,
Owen McAuliffe, Sean Murphy
and Denis Moran.
Pictures Mike English.
Photographed at the launch were Andy
Kelleher (Dog Owner),Bob Ryan
(Vice Chairman County Board) and
Committee members Tony Horgan
(Vice Chairman),Donal Forde
(Chairman),Aidan O'Shea
(Treasurer),Gillian Golden
(Runai),Jackie O'Shea (President) and
Tom Golden (Development Officer).
Donoughmore GAA are
embarking on a major
fundraising drive to carry out
further developments at the club
grounds. Photographed at the
launch were the Draw promoters
Patsy Foley,Liam
O'Hanlon,Colm
O'Callaghan,John Dinan,Sean
O'Shea,Owen McAuliffe,Stephen Golden,Denis O'Connor,Maurice Noel
Foley and James Honohan. Also included are Andy Kelleher (dog owner)
and Bob Ryan (Vice Chairman Cork County Board).
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Miah Moynihan
(right) Grenagh
GAA,seller of
winning
ticket,making a
presentation of
EU 4,000
cheque to Tony
O'Donovan at
Musgraves
SuperValu,
Tramore Rd.
Included are
Shea
Fahy,former
Cork footballer
and HR Manager Musgraves,Ciaran Sheehan with Sam Maguire
Cup and Seamus Coughlan, Manager Cork GAA Club Members'
Draw.
Paul O'Leary making a presentation to Diarmuid Kirwan,who
accepted on behalf of the Faithful Rebels Syndicate,Ovens
following Phycho Star's win in the Michael O'Leary Memorial A4
Stakes Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday. Included are Tom
O'Neill (trainer),Breda and Tom O'Neill Jnr,Michael Hurley,Eugene
O'Connor,Mick Lordan,Michael O'Sullivan,Bridget,Sheena and
Gerry Murphy with Liz Igoe and Brian Collins (Curraheen Park).
TO LET
Finance Committee members at Donoughmore GAA photographed with
Andy Kelleher (dog owner) and Bob Ryan (Vice Chairman Cork County
Board) at special meeting to announce details of forthcoming
Development" Night at the Dogs" at Curraheen Park on 18 th.March.
Included are John Barrett,Pat Corkery,Tadhg O'Shea,Sinead Golden,Shane
Sexton and Maurice Honohan.
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Jessica is first Sports Prophet
Congratulations to Jessica Sheehan who won our inaugural
‘Sportsprophet’ competition last year. She won it after a tie
breaker with Donal Coleman who had finished with the same
amount of points. Eoin McDonagh was third. If you think you
know it all about sports, enter this competition in January when
the 2011 edition will be launched. It's a fun and easy way to raise
funds for the Club!
Muskerry News
Some of the
participants and
winning teams in the
Poc Fada on St.
Stephen's Day 2010....
Some of the particpants
enjoying the annual
St. Stephen's Day walk.
The 2011
calendar is out
and was unveiled
at the Annual
General Meeting
and copies are on
sale in the usual
outlets. Packed
full of Juvenile
team pics and
several team pics
from teams from
the 30s, 50s, 60s
and 80s, it's a
must for all at
home and to send
to those Blarney
folk away from
home. It costs
only €5 this year,
Noreen O'Callaghan making a
presentation to Sheila Lynch
(Aghabullogue) following
Knockrour Bailey's win in the
Direct Route 525 at the
Watergrasshill Hurling Club's
Night at the Dogs at Curraheen
Park. Included are Kate and John
Lynch,Daragh Vaughan with John
O'Neill and Eddie Hogan
(Watergrasshill GAA).
Muskerry News
All welcome to Muskerry Rugby
Muskerry Rugby club is located in the Ballyanley complex and
training takes place every Tuesday and Thursday nights at
7.30pm for adults.
Muskerry always welcome new members, so if you want to play
rugby contact John Horgan, Club Coach, at 021 4870042
The underage section of MRFC is extremely popular with age
groups from U8 to U21.The underage section meets every
Saturday at 10.30am so if you want junior to be active and play
rugby contact Chris Corcoran at 087 4193742
If you would like to receive regular e mail updates on fixtures
and news contact Brendan Sorensen at brensorensen@gmail.com
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Stella O'Leary
(Donoughmore
) and Yvonne
O'Donoghue
(Tower)
photographed
at Curraheen
Park recently.
Picture Mike
English
Mort Cronin,Chairman
Cork Greyhound Owners
and Breeders
Association,presenting
the Curraheen Park
"Public Trainer of the
Year"Award to John
A.Linehan,Blarney.
Included are Michael
Walsh,Brian Collins
(Racing Manager),Bart
Leahy,Jimmy BarryMurphy,Christy
Fitzgerald,Liz Igoe
(Commercial Manager)
and Kathleen Lynch.
Running home to Bantry
Bay a new goal for Cork
Captain Graham Canty
The 6th annual Bantry Bay Run, a half Marathon
which takes place on the May Bank Holiday
weekend, Sunday, May 1st 2011 from the beautiful
village of Glengarriff, along the coastal route to
Bantry was recently launched at the Maritime
Hotel, Bantry, Co. Cork. Cork Senior Football
Captain Graham Canty and members of the Bay
Run’s chosen charity, the Bantry Division of the
Special Olympics were there in support of the
initiative which is expected to give a huge boost to
the local economy as it has done in its previous six
years.
According to Race Coordinator Diarmaid Murphy, ‘With the
support of local icon Cork’s Senior Footfall Captain Graham
Canty; we anticipate the level of registrations for Bay Run ’11 will
reach significant numbers and all sponsorship moneys generated
from the Bay Run ’11 will go toward the running of the Bantry
Division of the Special Olympics.’
Over 1,300 runners, joggers and walkers took part in Bay Run
’10 and amongst them were many well known celebrities namely
Ray D’arcy from Today Fm, Dave Mac and Phillip Bourke from
Red fm and internationally renowned long distance runner
Catherina McKiernan. Catherine has been the official starter of the
Graham Canty Cork Captain with Lyndsey O'Sullivan ,Sinead
Murphy and Kathy O'Sullivan from Bantry Bayside Joggers
pictured at the launch of The Bay Run 2011.
picture Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228
Bantry Bay Run over the last number of years and will again
commence the 13km race from Glengarriff to Bantry.
Mayor of Bantry Cllr. John Connolly said, ‘The Bay Run has
been the event to kick start Summertime in Bantry in West Cork
and we look forward to seeing athletes and aficionados in their
droves come down to our beautiful scenic town and compete in
this event as there is an enormous sense of achievement when one
crosses the finish line in Bantry town centre. The official sponsors
of the Bantry Bay Run ’11, the Maritime Hotel, Andrews’ Centra
and many businesses in the Bantry and Glengarriff area are
chipping in and offering their support which is greatly
appreciated.’
Registration at www.bayrun.ie costs €50
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George Hook and Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh get up
close and personal with Ireland’s sporting heroes
played by comedian Alan Shortt, the event is
being organised by the Mercy University
Hospital Foundation and Glen Rovers GAA
club.
The evening will feature a lively interview
between George Hook and Donal Lenihan, a
debate between Joe Brolly and Donal Óg
Cusack on the state of the GAA, interviews
with Henry Sheflin and Dara O Se by Micheál
Ó Muircheartaigh, music from John Spillane,
all capped off by a tribute to Micheál Ó
Muircheartaigh by showcasing his incredible
career as the voice of the GAA Championship.
Micheál Sheridan, CEO of the Mercy
University Hospital Foundation, said that the
night offers an opportunity that no sports fan
should miss. “George Hook and Micheál Ó
Muircheartaigh have been synonmous with
their respective codes for decades. It’s a
unique opportunity for sports fans to have
some of Ireland’s leading sports stars
interviewed by two of Ireland’s leading sports
personalities. All the proceeds from tickets
bought directly from the Mercy University
Hospital Foundation will go to the
Foundation’s Testicular Cancer Appeal while
50% of the ticket proceeds bought from the
Opera House will go to the new testicular
cancer unit.”
“Testicular cancer mainly affects men aged
between 15 to 44”, continued Micheál. “Our
planned Testicular cancer diagnosis and care
unit will fastrack the early diagnosis and
George
Hook
Broadcaster and rugby pundit George
Hook takes the stage with GAA legend
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh at the Cork
Opera House on Friday the 11th of
February to host an evening in aid of
the Testicular Cancer Diagnosis and
Care Unit at The Mercy University
Hospital.
treatement of this cancer. The clinic is based
on the successful model in the existing
Prostate Cancer Clinic at the hospital which
has reduced traditional delays between
diagnosis and treatment by up to 6 weeks. It
will only take 2 or 3 days from getting a
referral from a GP to seeing a consultant and
getting a scan. Early diagnosis and treatment
is crucial to ensure a positive outcome for
patients, and our planned clinic will be a
model for rapid access and treatment.”
Tickets for the event on the 11th of
February are available for €50 and can be
bought directly from the Foundation at 021
427 4076. Those wishing to purchase 10
tickets are being offered a very special
price of €450.
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The event will feature some of Ireland’s
greatest sporting heroes, including Kilkenny
Hurling All-Star Henry Shefflin, Cork Hurling
goal keeper Donal Óg Cusack, Kerry
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Christy Fitzgerald making a presentation to Blarney's Michael
Walsh (owner) and John Linehan (trainer) after Myross Joe's win in
the CDL Logistics 525 at Curraheen Park. Include is Anthony
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Donoughmore Macra recently
had success in the Muskerry
regional round of five a side
soccer with our men winning and
our girls coming runners up. We
wish the boys the best of luck in
Limerick on the 16th of January.
Tess Sheahan,Donna MacClean,Bernadette Leach,Niamh
Murphy,Sheila O'Mahony,Marian Elders and Theresa O'Brien from
Killumney/Ovens enjoying their night out at Curraheen Park.
The players were;
Kevin Horgan, James Healy, James Looney, Brendan
O’Connell, Shane Horgan, Barry O’ Regan
Sarah-Louise Healy, Ethna Healy, Elaine O’Connell,
Moira Healy, Edel Buckley, Moira Twomey, Mairead
Healy
Mary O'Sullivan,Helena Lynam, Emily Chesby,Danielle Lynam,
Ciaran and Shane O'Sullivan braved the elements to attend at
Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Members of Na Piarsaigh Club who joined in celebrating Sean Og
O'hAilpins selection as the North City and District Sports Award
winner for December. Also included are Lord Mayor and Lady
Mayoress,Cllr.Michael and Catherine O'Connell,Kathleen Lynch
T.D. and former Minister,Danny Wallace. Picture Mike English
Noreen O'Callaghan
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Watergrasshill
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Night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park. Included are Kate and John
Lynch, Daragh Vaughan with John O'Neill and Eddie Hogan
(Watergrasshill GAA).
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Crash Repair Centre
CASEY MOTORS
ALDERLAND • WATERLOO • BLARNEY
Service & Repair of
Cars • Vans • Light Commercials
Liam Casey
Phone 021 • 4383456
Mobile 087 • 2096018
Only three minutes from Blarney village....
Take the bridge after the Waterloo Inn, follow the road for 800yds, Casey Motors in
behind the first house on your left after the turn up onto the Mallow Road.
Crash Repairs & Spray Painting
Recovery & Car Replacement Service
All Major & Minor Insurance Work
All Makes & Models of Cars Repaired
Collection, Delivery & Valeting Service
Martin
Daly
Unit 1C, Sitecast Ind Est, Pouladuff, Cork
Phone 021 5005026
martinddaly@cabcrashrepair.com
www.cabcrashrepair.com
Classified & Personal..
Muskerry News
Business Opportunities
Services Available
Avon Cosmetics urgently
require representatives. Free
brochures, no start up fee. Big
discounts on own products.
Contact Yvonne @ 087
9384902
yvonnedunlea1@eircom.net
Painter & Decorator available.
Interior & Exterior
Local man
Free Quotations given
Phone Bill Rogers
@ 4381909 /087 1308583
Amway Business Opportunity.
No start up fee. For more
information on
the Income options or the
products contact Mary @ 0863079809 or
bmlynch9@gmail.com
Earn €500 - €3000 per
month.
Home based with full
training
Tel / Text 086 3797557
www.additionalincome.ie
Services Available
SEW CLEVER
Learn to sew classes beginning
in January.
Private tuition, on site or in
your home.
Beginners – Dressmaking –
Curtains and soft furnishings
For prospectus and fees
telephone or text 086 0847379
Low Cost Counselling offered
by professional Counsellor
Evening and Saturday
appointments available.
Phone 086 1737384
Solid Fuel Stoves Fitted
With brick & hearth surround
Phone Bill 086 3916417
C.A.D. SPECIALIST
Services Available
Services Available
PLANNING PERMISSION
SERVICES
A1bouncycastles.ie
All areas, cheap rates
Great selection.
See web site
087 2350132 or 087 2896934.
Planning Permissions
Design Percolation Testing
Competive Rates
Contact Mark Kenny
087 2268363
mark.drafting@gmail.com
Drawings for House
Extensions, Conversions,
Electrical & Mechanical
Diagrams etc
Contact Alan @ 087 7945788
MAN WITH A VAN
Fully qualified Irish Plumber
All works carried out.
087 2144638
BLIND CUTTING SERVICE
House Cleaner
No jobs too big or too small
Contact Inga @ 086 8937060
CHIMNEYS
Swept and vaccumed.
Cowls Fitted. Fully Insured.
Phone Peter @
085 1758550 July 2010
A BARGAIN GARDENER.
Hedges, lawns and trees cut.
All cleaning inside and
outside.
Weeding and Rotavating.
Ride on Mower.
Overgrown gardens cleared.
Power Washing.
Cheap. All cuttings removed
Phone 021 4501031 Dec 2010
Business to Home Marketing.
Professional leaflet and door to
door distribution. All areas.
Tim Duggan @ 086 6025173
Classifieds & Personal
Personal Classifieds Free,Thanksgiving €10
Business Classifieds, prepay €10 for 20 words
Name........................................................................
Address.....................................................................
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Contact
Number.....................................................................
My Classifieds Advertisement is..............................
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Send your classifieds advertisements to
The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney, Co. Cork
or email us at.... northcitynews@eircom.net
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Available for odd jobs,
deliveries & collections
Phone 087 1201902
Blinds cut to size
Roller – Wood – Certical
Celtic Curtains & Blinds
21 Bridge Street
Mallow
Phone 022 22837
ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICES
Planning Service
Archaeological Assessments
Monitoring
Excavation
Liam Mannix
Grenagh 086 0550755
liam.mannix@hotmail.com
Aug 2010
OIL BOILERS.
S eviced and Repai red.
Fully Insured.
Phone Peter @
085 1758550
Dec 2011
It’s time to clean your
carpets!
Blarney Carpet / Upholstery
Cleaning Service.
No job too small. 087
6384396
Dec 2010
Professional business
WEBSITES available.
No hassle.
No hidden charges. Fixed
monthly fee.
Excellent customer service.
Visit
marketmyselfonline.com/greato
WINDOWS AND
GUTTERS CLEANED
Fully Insured.
Phone Peter @ 085 1758550
Dec 2010
TIGER FUELS
Quality Firewood and Turf for
sale. Ideal for Open Fires and
Stoves, small and Large
Quantities.
Local Deliveries,
Phone 087 9782207
July 2010
CHIMNEYS AND WINDOWS
CLEANED
Coal Bunkers and timber sheds
cleaned out and demolished.
Garages and attic stuff rearranged.
Many other jobs done, all
cleaning and power washing.
Phone 021 4501031
Dec 2010
Latin Mass 12noon Sundays
St Peter and Paul Church
Cork City
DRIVING LESSONS.
Beginner / Pre test ADI
approved instructor. Very
patient. Test routes covered.
Car available for test.
Blarney School of Motoring.
087 2796008
LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Grass cutting, hegde cutting,
weeding, fertilizing, spraying,
pruning, ranch fencing,
footpaths. Excellent rates
Phone 085 1664297
Thanksgiving
Novena to the Sacred Heart.
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I
have asked for many favours.
This time I ask you this very
special one. (Mention favour)
Take Dear Heart of Jesus and
place it within your own
broken heart where your father
sees it. Then in his merciful
eyes, it will become your favour
not mine. Amen. Say this prayer
for three days, promise
publication and favour will be
granted. Never known to fail
(CC)
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