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TD DaraCONSTITUENCY OFFICE: Murphy Like Facebook? Camden House, Camden Quay, Cork. Monday - Friday: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm T: 021 - 4559353 E: [email protected] Like The Muskerry News? CLINIC TIMES BLARNEY - upstairs @ The Muskerry Arms The Muskerry News is now 2nd and 4th Fridays - 10.30 am to 11.30 am GLANMIRE Shopping Centre on facebook with live daily - upstairs @Directors Cut news from YOUR area. 2nd and 4th Mondays - 11am to 12pm NOW OPEN! STATE OF Dessie’s Tyres is established 25 THE ART years in Cork. We provide tyre TYRE services to individual motorists, FACILITY fleet drivers and local companies. Euro Business Park (beside NCT Centre) Little Island 021 4297722 www.dessiestyres.ie Page 2 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News The June edition of The Muskerry News will be Congratulations published on Friday June 8th and closing date for to Aoife submissions is Friday June 1st. McCarthy, Brefany Sands, THE MUSKERRY NEWS,CHURCH VIEW,BLARNEY,COUNTY CORK Emer Walsh, PHONE 087 2330398 / 087 2513126 FAX 021 4385030 Ciara Kelleher, [email protected] Emily Buckley, Candice Obi, Mrs Claire Forrest Katelyn Lane recently presented a cup and Tara Sands in memory of the late who competed in the recent John Forrest, to Blarney Baton Twirling Bridge Club. The (BTSAI) competition was played National for by members of Championships Blarney and Castle bridge in Dublin. The clubs. 44 players 8 girls returned home with 23 competed and it was won trophies & 3 by Mrs Eileen Hennessy medals between and Mr. David Laughton. them! The girls trained very hard and it certainly paid off! Picture shows Mrs Baton Twirling is a recognised sport by the Irish Sports Siobhan Maher, president Blarney Bridge, and Claire Council. New Recruits always welcome, check us on presenting the cup to the winners. FACEBOOK, Grenagh Allstars Baton Twirlers.

Blarney Active Retirement Group pictured during a recent visit to Dail Eireann.

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A team from Griffins Garden Centre recently took part in transforming Blarney in an RTÉ' TV series. They installed a magnificent new planted up area called 'Áit Álainn ar Fad' (very lovely place). Pictured are the team celebrating after two hard days working creating the garden in Blarney. For more see pages 19, 20 & 21..

As any new parent will readily testify, having a child can be a hugely expensive business. With that very much in mind the Baby Market is set to return to St Finbarr’s GAA Club, Togher, on Sunday, May 27th between 2pm and 5pm. The fair will give parents a welcome opportunity to save money with a huge range of quality second hand goods on offer. It will also offer the parents of older children the chance to make a few bob by selling off their unwanted items. To book a stall, costing €20, or to arrange to sell off individual items, email [email protected]. Martina Kirwan, Rathcoole, Mallow celebrating her "Hen Night" with her friends Early booking is advised, as space will be limited. There will and Dave Walsh, Ballincollig whose dog Hilight Scolari won their sponsored race be a €3 admission fee per family for buyers. To find out more at Curraheen Park. Picture: Mike English. about the event visit www.thebabymarketireland.com. A. P. Vaughan Recycling Ltd Skips for Hire Every size skip available PLUS MOBILE SKIPS & SKIPO BAGS All types of rubbish collected Clean out Houses, Sites, Warehouses etc Man supplied (if needed) Phone Pat @ 087 9339731 Permit No. WCP CK09 0729/01

Having a Spring Clean? 20% off all skip hire for the month of May Page 4 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Pupils, teachers and parents at Vicarstown National School gather to wish safe journey to Matt Murphy, Michael Jones and Vincent Dorney, members of Courtbrack Vintage Club, as they set off on their vintage tractors to take part in a Vintage and Steam Show in Rosslare. Funds raised on the trip will be donated to the School's Building Fund. Included are Marc Sheehan, Principal and Fr. Aidan Crowley. Picture: Mike English

It was the end of an era in Blarney last week when popular Blarney couple Olive and Denis closed the doors of ‘Olives’ for the last time. They will be sorely missed in the village, and we wish them a long and happy retirement.

Matt Murphy, Michael Jones and Vincent Dorney members of Courtbrack Vintage Club, who drove their tractors from Vicarstown to Rosslare in aid of the Vicarstown National School Building Fund. Picture: Mike English Unit 5, Eastside SC, Ballincollig Tel 021 4876805 15% Fax 021 4876801 25% off - Home Selection € off 89 WOOD Call to Sally Burke 086 8152453 ROLLER Vertical BALLINCOLLIG Blind VENETIAN BLINDS Offer on OPENING HOURS selected Tues to Fri: 10am - 1.30pm Cork fabrics (81” x 84” & 2pm - 5pm; max) Saturday: 10am - 2pm Link Road Ballincollig 50% off 20% off Shopping Email: [email protected] Centre PLEATED VERTICAL BLINDS Web: www.acmeblinds.com (Selected BLINDS • FREE QUOTATIONS Fabrics) 81”x84” • FREE MEASURING • FREE FITTING Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 5 Blue Cabs CORK The Sports Village, Eden Hall, 4-39-39-39 Model Farm Road, Cork 24 Hour Service Local & Long Distance Sing, sing a song.... Do you like to sing? Well if you do the Blarney Choir, attached to Catholic Church in Blarney, are looking for new members. You do not have to be Pavorotti or the Andre Bocelli to join,so why not call to see them at their practice session on Monday nights at 7.30pm at the church or e-mail [email protected] OPENING HOURS Morning Session 9am - 12noon Afternoon Session 12.30 - 3.30pm Little Hands Play your part to help Blarney come Little Hands, Eden Hall, is a registered centre Eden Hall with the HSE and caters for children who wish to first in litter challenge this year brings you avail of the Early Childhood Care and Education Cork County Council officially launched the Anti- a state of (ECCE) Scheme. This provides a free year of early Litter Challenge competition 2012 on Monday May the art childcare and education for children of pre-school childcare 14th. The objectives of the competition are to reduce age. In general, children are eligible for the scheme litter pollution in the county as a whole, and to facility in if they are aged between 3 years, 2 months and the unique encourage community involvement in the solutions to 4 years, 7 months on September 1st of the setting of litter pollution. Similar to last year, the competition year that will be starting. The upper The Sports will be run over a 6 week period; 21st May to 30th age limit can be extended in Village, and our May, 4th June to 13th June, and 18th June to 27th some cases. qualified health and June. fitness instructors are The following change has been made to the Competition for this really looking forward to working with our youngest customers. year; one cigarette butts will count as 0.1 piece of litter, therefore ten Here at Little Hands, Eden Hall, we are firmly focused on cigarette butts equal one piece of litter. In contrast to previous years helping children become healthy and happy, by giving them the where a mark was lost for each 1-10 pieces of litter, every piece of scope to try a wide range of sporting pursuits and activities litter will count as a lost mark, and results will be out of 1000 instead that will plant seeds that will grow for the rest of their lives. of 100. This is to address an anomaly that existed last year, where one cigarette butt would cost the same as 99 cigarette butts. We will make fitness and physical activity fun, and give your The judging period has changed from a fortnightly period to a 10 child the values of participating day period with a 4 day break in between judging to allow and supporting. In our Little Communities to evaluate judging results and to clean up areas of formative years we Hands Eden Hall concern. start to establish brings with it 12 years 2011 was a great year for Blarney in this competition, in that we habits that stick experience from its sister jumped from last place in 2010 to 2nd. We are asking everybody to with us for life so facility, the widely respected help Blarney keep up the great momentum of recent weeks by keeping with healthy food Little Hands Childcare and Early the village clean and hopefully going one better in 2012. The Tidy options available Education Centre in Sunbeam Towns group and community employment people will be out in force children will also Business Park, and is a participant over the coming months. Please help us in whatever way you can. start to learn and in the Community Childcare appreciate sensible Subvention Scheme wholesome eating, and all our food is and the free pre school home cooked on the year. premises. To find out more, and to look at what Little Hands Eden Hall can offer your child, on Open Evening please come to our Wednesday May 30th from 7pm - 9pm. Bookings are now being taken. To book your child's place please phone 021 6010522. Page 6 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

Ashdale House UUNN DD SFFaturday MaAAy 26YYth 2pm - 6pm All welcome to join in the fun at Ashdale House n Saturday May 5th from 2pm extensions, Ashdale acupuncture - 6pm a fun day is scheduled in clinic will be giving relaxing Indian the Ashdale House car park, in head massages, popular art teacher frontO of the wonderful array of shops Deirdre O'Sullivan will be delighting that are housed in this busy local the children with her fun brand of arts complex. It promises to be an highly and crafts, and Blooming Marvellous enjoyable day that will cater for all will be adding the wow factor with a ages, with plenty for children and flower demonstration at 4pm. And that parents alike. All the businesses are is just a taste of what you can expect to really looking forward to the day and experience on the day. It will be a busy have some very special offers lined up day and there will be plenty of parking for customers, both new and old. To available around the back of the tempt your taste buds, tea, coffee and complex in their overflow car park. some wonderful home baking will be There are currently offices available on offer, in addition to a barbecue and we even have Jedward autographs for to rent in this vibrant local complex tastings from the popular Tung Sing those who were not lucky enough to and they can be viewed on the day or menu. O’Sullivans Off Licence will be meet them during their recent visit to at any time by contacting David hosting a beer garden and have some Blarney. O'Sullivan on 021 4382662. fabulous wine tastings lined up instore The businesses have some wonderful So, make a note in your diary and get on the day. free gifts to give away on the day and along to Ashdale House, Blarney, on A DJ will be on hand to add some just some of the treats on offer include May 5th for what promises to be a music to the proceedings and a face a complimentary blood pressure check wonderful day out for all the family, painter, ice cream van and traditional from McElligots Pharmacy, and a great support to local business sweet van will be there for the little Margaret's Hair Salon will be braiding also. What could be better? ones. You can enjoy our carousel and hair and putting in children’s coloured Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 7 Simon to benefit from ‘Open Garden’ Cork Simon Community will be the beneficiary of an 'Open Garden Day’ which will be held in Blarney Castle' on Sunday May 13th from 1pm to 5pm. The Head Gardener will be giving a guided tour of the gardens at 2pm. The entry fee is at your discretion, with all donations to the Simon Community. Volunteers from the Simon Community will be on hand to talk about their work.

On Friday 4th May Berrings Macra took part in the NTC All Ireland Semi-Final in the Brú Ború Centre, Cashel. This is a fantastic venue and was a great night for show-casing the many talents of Macra. Berrings were represented in 3 categories, Comedy, Modern Dancers & Ballad Group. They successfully reached the Final in each category & will be joined by fellow Muskerry clubs Aghinagh (Mastermind) & Donoughmore (Novelty Act). Best of Luck to all New solicitors office for Blackpool Cork teams taking part in Leo Murphy, Solicitor, is pleased to announce the opening of his solicitors the Final, which will be practise at The Atrium, Blackpool, Cork held in the Helix on (near the shopping centre) Saturday 19th May @ A native of Ballincollig and now residing in 6.30pm. Tickets (20) are Cloghroe, Leo has a background in Software available from Mary Development and Information Technology Harrahill @ 087-2908494. before qualifying as a Solicitor. At his new practise Leo's aim is to provide a prompt efficient legal service in a modern setting. Leo can be contacted on 087 7505731 Leo Murphy AUNTIESBAR SOLICITORS THE ATRIUM, BLACKPOOL, CORK Full Legal Service provided including • Property conveyancing • Personal Injuries • IT & IP Law • Wills & Probate • Family Law • Criminal Law • Employment Law Tower, Blarney. Telephone: 021 4385123 • Civil Disputes Family run Pub & Restaurant Live Music Every Weekend Contact All Parties Catered For 7332974 • 0877505731 Serving food 7 days a week [email protected] Breakfast served all day www.leomurphysolicitors.com Food served ‘til 6pm Mon - Fri and ‘til 9pm weekends Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society

larney, that most interesting centre of alone. Irish romance, with its magnificent A Review of Martin The factory is surrounded by the neat groves and lake and castle and Mahony & Brothers homes of the workers, and, for the comfort Stone,B unquestionably possesses and convenience of the latter, a dining-hall, associations of the profoundest character – in 1892 a reading-room, and a school have been associations which for countless generations Taken by Stratten & Stratten, provided by the generous bounty and have afforded themes to the poet, the artist, consideration of the firm. The workers, too, and the descriptive writer, and which even London. have established a co-operative stores, in today command the notice of rich and poor, manufactured. The Blarney tweeds are their midst, the very successful operations peer and peasant, the most erudite, as well unsurpassed by the choicest productions of of which abundantly demonstrate the as he who is susceptible to the influence of the Western Highlands of Scotland, ands intelligence and administrative capacity of superstition and romanticism. But the they find equal acceptance in the leading the Irish working man. Of the splendid sylvan glories of Blarney’s charming groves markets of the world, including London, warehouse and offices, situate at No. 3 and the romance of its castle, Stone, and Paris, and New York. Camden Quay, Cork, little need be said; lake would have little or no claim to A peculiar feature of the Blarney Mills is they are in every respect thoroughly recognition in these historical annals of the complete character of its manufacturing adapted to the requirements of the business, Industrial Hibernia had they not been in operations. In the great woollen districts of and themselves constitute an important and juxtaposition to a mighty factor in Irish Yorkshire it is almost, if not quite, valuable addition to the commerce and commerce which, in its own unpretentious impossible to find a firm that manufactures industry of Cork City. The showrooms are way, is teaching to Irishmen the magnificent the cloth, through all its varied stages, from noble, their space exceptional, and their lesson that “capital” can find – in capable the raw wool as imported to the finished arrangement remarkable for completeness hands – a profitable employment within the tweed as sold to the tailor and merchant.. even in such headquarters of order, system, sea walls of the “Emerald Isle,” and that But that is just what Messrs. Mahony and and organization. The stock is large and “labour need not seek and advantageous Brothers most successfully accomplish. The comprehensive and embraces the best market on foreign shores and among alien wool is received from the home and examples of the firm’s manufacture. The peoples, while industrial activities at home colonial markets, three large machines are foregoing enumeration, brief as it obviously claim the enriching services of the artisan employed in washing it, two large steam- and necessarily is, and quite inadequate as a and labourer.” This line of thought was heated machines dry it, twelve sets of resume of one of the largest manufactories strongly suggested to us on the occasion of carding machines comb it, twenty-six in this portion of the British Empire, may a recent visit of inspection to the “mules” – that is to say, nine thousand nevertheless convey some slight indication magnificent woollen manufacturing mills of spindles – convert the wool into yarn, of the magnitude and thoroughly Messrs. Martin Mahony and Brothers, of nineteen twisting frames twist the various representative character of the operations of Blarney, a firm whose influence has been a colours of yarn, and two hundred looms the firm, whose market extends over the thousand times more beneficial to the weave the variegated threads or yarn into entire face of the civilized world. The district in particular, and the kingdom at the elegant fabrics which subsequently directorate of this private firm at the present large, than the entire accumulation of grace the window of the fashionable time is composed of Micholas Mahony, romance and beauty with which the name sartorial establishments in New Bond Street Esq., Timothy Mahony Esq., and Edmond of the locality is associated. The firm of (London) or Broadway (New York). The Roynane Mahony Esq. In public and private Messrs. Martin Mahony and Brothers is of weaving shed alone covers half an acre, a life, and both as manufacturers and Irish consider4able antiquity. It dates back to the small portion, however, of the entire space citizens, these gentlemen have earned by year 1751, since which date, in an unbroken occupied by the firm. In continuation of the their deeds the respect of their fellow sequence, the concern has passed down weaving shed is a large wing known as countrymen. from father to son to the present day. Not “Aberdeen Shed”, it having been opened The status of the house of Messrs. Martin that Messrs. Mahony’s mills were always when Lord and Lady Aberdeen paid the Mahony and Brothers offers Ireland’s most located at Blarney. They were originally factory a visit during the Vice-Royalty of striking illustration of the good fruit borne founded at Rochestown, and were from that the former. Here the picking and darning is by native enterprise and business capacity place transferred to Blackpool, thence to done. Here also the tweeds are dried in a that can and ought to flourish as well in Glanmire, and, in 1824, to Blarney. By an machine capable of holding 250 yards of Erin’s mercantile system as in the systems unfortunate accident the Blarney Mills cloth at a time, and are put through the four of neighbouring nations; and the substantial were, in the year 1869, totally destroyed by finishing machines and pressed by success achieved by the firm is creditable fire. But, phoenix-like, they speedily arose hydraulic machinery. alike to the honourable spirit governing its once more from amid the ashes, a grander, Had space permitted, it would have been operations and to the great arm of the more substantial, and more thoroughly interesting to offer a detailed account of the national commerce in which it is equipped establishment than before. We are processes of dyeing, cleaning, and other unquestionably a most potent and assured that, to rebuild the factory, and to essential operations; it must suffice, influential factor. fit up all the new and expensive machinery, however, to state that every section of the were gigantic under-takings; nevertheless factory is equipped with a view to the most Please Note Re-scheduled Field Trip they were carried out with conspicuous perfect results, and the vast organisation The Field Trip for 7th June is to the success. In 1862 the manufacture of tweeds moves in a methodical style that even Inchemay Bog, Nadd. The leader is Mr. was enterprised by the firm, and the high clockwork cannot excel. The firm employs Shane Lehane and we meet at 7.45 pm at and world-wide reputation which the firm about 750 hands (male and female), and the bog. All Welcome. We apologise for has earned is a sufficient testimonial to the about £20,000 per annum is disbursed by any inconvenience. 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Blarney Person of The Month BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Award 2012 www.blarneycommunity.net The April Blarney Person of the Month is Tom McGrath The person Meath. They have six often bears the burden of children, the three 'oldest' tasks. For years he looked nominated for this were born in Dublin and after cutting the green months award has three more then arrived areas in our home area of received more after the move to Cork. Elmcourt and at home nominations than The running joke for a long there was always a time was that the family composter on the go, way any other person would not move again in before it was fashionable. since Blarney case three more came He grows his four Person of The along. Dad worked in IBM tomatoes plants every year Month started from his late teens and and there is great demand nearly three years retired at the age of 55. He for the produce. Blarney, and it is hoped took a few years off but He loves the odd game of ago. was always on the go and golf but we think his true This marks not only the that some of the impetus he helped for a time in the love is for the game of personal respect that gained that weekend will Girls National School in bridge. Nothing, and I people have for this person continue with increased Blarney with their 'odd mean nothing, is cancelled but also the organisation volunteerism and jobs'. He returned to work for his Monday and that he represents. This awareness. To find out in Induchem for a few Thursday bridge games. months winner is Tom more about Tom MacGrath more years and eventually His long term work with MacGrath, Chairman of we spoke to his five 'retired', a term we use Blarney Tidy Towns Blarney Tidy Towns daughters and one son. loosely as he hasn't speaks for itself as you Association, a group who stopped since! He can turn look around Blarney, and work quietly and without "Dad is from Dublin but his hand to anything and is he really enjoys the thanks throughout the year has been adopted by Cork constantly in demand from commitment and to keep Blarney the since he moved here in all his five daughters. comraderie from the beautiful place to live in 1978, so much that he now Dad has a very strong hardworking group of that is is. Their work was supports Munster and has work ethic and any task he people who work with him quite rightly highlighted invested in a jersey and takes on he will complete. and willingly give up their during the recently held gone to a few matches! He's a tough cookie and time. weekend challenge in Our Mum, Sheila, is from

Tom’s name now goes forward with March winner Dylan Linehan, for his sporting achievements; Denis O’Donovan, for his unstinting charitable work; and Champion Greyhound Trainer Johnny Linehan our January winner, to the overall award of Blarney Person of The Year Award which will be announced at a ceremony in Denis O’Donovan January 2013. Dylan Linehan Johnny Linehan DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. Send your nomination with the name of your nominee and the reason you wish to nominate them (along with your name, address and contact details) to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 15 Men’s Shed club offers welcome to all All men are welcome to 'Blarney Men's Shed' at Blarney Community Hall (by the Gulley) on Wednesday May 9th from 11am to 12:30pm. Blarney Men's Shed will be open every Wednesday morning at 11am. 20 years and still growing! RavensCourt Garden Centre, Kerry Pike is a local family run business celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. At RavensCourt they are committed in supporting Irish growers and businesses where possible. They have their own nursery where they produce all Winter/Spring and Summer bedding, and they specialise in hanging baskets, window boxes and containers. Over the years have built up a large customer base who return yearly for their splash of colour! For all veggie lovers they produce the very best quality of vegetable plants and have a large selection of both veg plants and soft fruits in stock along with all fruit trees and herbs. Recently they were delighted to get ‘down’n’dirty’ for the RTE weekend challenge in Blarney when they planted up the troughs and hanging baskets outside the newly painted Church of Ireland....a really enjoyable experience! They provide an inhouse advisory service on garden design and no garden is too small or too big for them, so don’t be afraid to ask. Their garden shop is stocked with fertilizers, composts and garden sundries and they have a large selection of Terracotta and glazed pots in stock now. Because of the year that is in it, at RavensCourt they will be having lots of special offers running throughout the year. Their Kay Dennehy's photograph shows the big hearted 5th year current offer is 25% off all Garden Ornaments and Fountains that students of LCVP at Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Blarney, present a are in stock. cheque for an incredible €1285 to the Children's Leukaemia Talking to the Muskerry News Ciara told us, “We believe the Association. The students raised the funds through a fashion only way to compare prices today is to compare quality. That is show held last month. The charity, which is particularly close to the reason we always welcome customers to visit our garden the hearts of those in the school, was delighted with the centre, see our stock, and appreciate the effort we make to give generous donation. you the finest quality that can be produced.” Ravens Court GARDEN CENTRE Kerry Pike, Co. Cork. Tel: 021-4871909 [email protected] Hug Hugee Selection of Su mmermmer Bedding.Bedding. Spe cialistscialists inin HangingHanging Bas kets,kets, WindowWindow BoxesBoxes and ContainerContainer Planting.Planting. Gift Vouchers Available

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ast weekend Blarney was transformed from weekend. People brought cakes, scones, brown bread, sandwiches. Hundreds of people passed through the doors of the Church of the sleepy village to hive of industry when RTE Resurrection over the two days of the Challenge. It was a wonderful came to film a Weekend Challenge. The selection opportunity to make new friends, chatting about the church and its process was an onerous one, initially Blarney was one place in the community. For many it was the first time they had visited L the church but hopefully it won’t be their last. April Gunn entertained of 70 possible choices, before being whittled down to 10, then to 4 and then finally getting the nod. the children at the church and chatted with their parents. It was a At 8am on Saturday April 21st hundreds of people gathered at the gates joyous weekend watching everyone working together for the good of of the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney, to begin the task and meet the community. the RTE crew and presenter, Colm Hayes. The church became the main It was so inspiring, on Sunday morning, to see young people, in the hub for the weekend and painting the exterior and tidying up the cramped but dry spaces, under the scaffolding, painting away, despite churchyard was a major operation of the project. the rain. Meanwhile, there was the strange site of grown men placing This followed just over one week of meetings and planning involving their hands against the walls of the church, and some wondered had the local community groups, among them, Blarney Chamber of Commerce, wailing wall come to Blarney! Happily, no, it was a case of the painters Tom MacGrath who heads the wonderful Blarney Tidy Towns and seeing if the walls were dry enough to paint. Having had such a huge Blarney Community Council. Many groups played their part in making turnout of people of Saturday, there was trepidation about whether the weekend such a success and it was tireless work to coordinate the anyone would come on Sunday but we needn’t have worried, the project with several radio appeals being made for sponsors and phenomenal people of Blarney, again took up their spades and volunteers. The County Council did trojan work with grass cutting and paintbrushes to complete the work. Meanwhile the filming continued made sure that the village looked sparkling, as did the Fas and at the church and in other areas around the village. Griffins, Avondhu Blackwater guys who were hard at work from the word go. Ravenscourt, and Blarney Garden Centres as well as McCulloughs The village looked so well, we suspected that TV coverage might be Nursery were involved in providing fabulous flowers and plants for cancelled as there was nothing to improve upon! hanging baskets, window boxes or creating installations. Griffins Sponsors were generous beyond belief; the paint was provided by Garden Centre created an awesome display on the bypass, whilst Pat McDonnell Paints, scaffolding came from Maguires, cherry-pickers Ravenscourt made the plaza in front of the church come alive with and paint sprayers came from Dan Lane Rylane; the list was endless colour. (see page 21). Prior to the weekend, grass and ivy had been cleared The Blarney Vintage committee dressed to impress, arriving to help away from the walls of the church, the scaffolding had been put up, a in a range of costumes with Ed and Deirdre Healy drawing admiring plaque with the name of the church had been erected, plans and glances and Doug and Olwen Venn parading as Marie Antoinette and schedules had been created, volunteers had been signed up and Napoleon Bonaparte! Blarney GAA and Camogie clubs were strongly assigned roles. Many people from outside Blarney came to offer help represented during the weekend and the tireless Hugh Finnerty gave for the challenge including Grenagh Tidy Towns. We do not know all generously of his time to act as Health and Safety officer and project of you personally, but we appreciate greatly all your efforts. Denis manager for the weekend. Kay Dennehy buzzed around all weekend Murphy designed a memorial garden inside the entrance to the photographing the progress of the various events, amassing more than graveyard which commemorates all those buried in the graveyard in 1300 photographs! unnamed graves. The garden features a wooden bench and an An abbreviated church service was held at the usual time of 11am on innovative grass couch amid a blaze of planting and nesting boxes; a Sunday morning and it was lovely to welcome some of the volunteers beautiful spot to sit and meditate on a sunny morning with a cup of to join in the service, we hadn’t anticipated the TV cameras joining us coffee. Blarney Castle sent the services of their expert gardeners and but they did. After the service, it was back to work and by late marked the occasion by giving a beautiful yew tree for the graveyard. afternoon on Sunday, as the work neared completion, lots of visitors In many areas around the village such as Inchancomain Park, came to investigate the work and have a cuppa. There were so many Castleowen, and entrances to the village from the Cork and Tower positive comments about all the projects around the village, that it sides, young and old worked to create installations: plants, seating, and helped to make all the planning and hard work worthwhile. Blarney, the erection of flagpoles. Local people, restaurants and supermarkets you should all be proud of yourselves. provided food for the hungry workers. A woman named Denise arrived Many people and companies are owed a huge debt of gratitude for on Friday evening with hundreds of portions of dessert and two their hard work as well as their financial commitment. The Weekend buckets of soup; even though she herself, had had to go away for the Challenge was shown on RTE last Wednesday. For more photographs of Blarney's Weekend Challenge see 19, 20, 21. Photographs courtesy of Kay Dennehy Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19

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Local volunteer Denis O’Donovan collects print cartridges and items for recycling on behalf of the hospital throughout the county to raise funds for life saving equipment at The Mercy Hospital. If you can help and would like to sign up to the recycling campaign contact Denis O’Donovan on 087 2690776 or by email to [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 27 Pupils at Coachford College raised over EU 4,000 for Trocaire as part of the Lenten Campaign. Photo shows a number of the students handing over the proceeds to Una Deasy, Trocaire representative, after she had outlined to them how their contributions would be put to good use in Uganda. Picture: Mike English

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move on to second round and hopefully get their coaching session with the boys of 4th, 5th, and Junior A Football campaign going with a win - keep an eye on the 6th classes assisted by our own two Blarney Championship 1st Round website for details of the next round when Club coaches Mark Cremin and Shane Spillane. available. A highlight of the session was when Martin Inniscarra 2-9 Blarney 0-9 Coleman stood into goal and the boys tried to Blarney were beaten by local rivals Inniscarra in Blarney team: Shane Jordan, Donal O'Neill, score a goal, two of the 4th class boys did the first round of the Junior A Football Eoghan Murphy, Brendan O'Sullivan, Mark actually beat him and scored a goal and they Championship in Donoughmore on Friday May O'Leary, Shane Spillane, Paul Hallissey, Paul were rewarded by getting a new Sliotar which 4th. The match was evenly balanced in the early OLeary, Conor Foley, John Good, Brian Hurley, was signed by Martin Coleman. stages with scores hard to come by, and Mark Cremin, Evin Philpott, James O'Sullivan, Inniscarra led by one point to no score after 7 Damien Hyde. Subs: Keith Costello, Daniel minutes. Inniscarra then began a period of O'Donovan, Sean O'Sullivan, Aidan Murphy, dominance with their forwards causing problems Cork Minor Hurling Michael McNamara, Philip Moynihan, Robert Congratulations to Barra O'Connell who for the Blarney defence, and they managed to White, Patrick O'Sullivan. represented Cork in the Munster Minor Hurling score a further 2-4 without reply to build up a big Championship in their narrow one-point defeat lead after 25 minutes. Blarney showed good by Limerick on May 2nd. The lads went on to character to score two quick points before half Intermediate Hurling Blarney will take on Castlelyons in the first defeat Kerry in the back-door, and now face time to give them a lif as they went into the round of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Clare in Ennis on May 10th where the winners break. Championship on June 1st coming. Please visit will qualify to play Limerick in the Munster Semi- our website for details of upcoming league Final on Friday June 29th. Best of luck to Barra In the second half the Blarney lads began to games and for further build up to the game in and the team. dominate the game, with Paul and Mark O'Leary the weeks ahead. making good headway with some powerful runs from midfield but despite the pressure Blarney Feile Skills Competition were finding it difficult to score due to some Blarney/Rathpeacon GAA Well done to Blarney's Conor McCarthy who dogged defending by Inniscarra. Blarney Schools Coaching won the Cork Féile Skills competition in brought it back to within 2 goals with 15 minutes We are delighted to be continuing our schools Ballinure pitch on Friday. This competition is a to go, with Brian Hurley, Mark O'Leary and coaching programme this year, which sees club tough test of many of the skills of hurling, and Conor Foley all getting on the scoresheet. coaches introducing young pupils in each of the points are allocated for the players performance Although they continued to press, Blarney local primary schools to the games of hurling in ground striking, free-taking, jab-lift and Strike, couldn't find the opening they needed for a goal, and football. Last week we were delighted to ground cut, ball control and long-puck. Conor and the sides exchanged points a number of have a visit from Cork Senior hurler Martin will now go on to represent Blarney and Cork in times before the end to leave a final score of Coleman to Blarney Boys N.S, where he did a the National Feile Skills Competition in Dublin in Inniscarra 2-09, Blarney 1-09. Blarney will now July, and we wish him best of luck in the final! Prepare to be blown away... We are now stocking GHD hairdryers! Do you love your hair? Are you listened to? Do you have full trust in your stylist? If so, great...... If not call us! Book now on 021 4382739/ 086 8240422 and feel good all day long!

HairstylistJo's Edge Unit 6B, Woodfield, Station Road, Blarney. 4382739 086 8240422 Page 36 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Young Blarney sports stars receive an incredible eight championship trophies Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Blarney, pupils excelled this year in all sporting disciplines when they won an incredible eight Championship Trophies. The first year girls won the Cork School Football Blitz and also the Cork Schools Basketball Championship, whilst the first year girls (B) won the Cork Colleges Camogie County Final. Not to be outdone the first year boys also won the Cork Schools Basketball Champonship. The equally talented second year girls won the Cork Schools Basketball championship, whilst the U14 boys won Colleges Champiuonship Cork, and the U16s won the B South Camogie final and the Cork Colleges Championship. pics courtesy Kay Dennehy

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Champions. Brunell who defeated Glanmire in the Under 16 A Final at the Cork Ladies Basketball Board's Championship Finals Picture: Mike English.

Carraig na bhFear, winners of under 16 B final at the Cork Ladies Basketball Championships held at Neptune Stadium. Picture: Mike English

Andrew Drumm, President, Andrew Drumm, President, presents the MVP Award to Orla presents the MVP Award to Connolly, Brunell following their Melanie Thompson, Brunell Under 16 A game v Glanmire. Under 12A team

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