Vol. 1 Issue 23 - June 17th, 2021 NEXT EDITION JULY 1ST 2021 email: [email protected] East News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 Lá Na Gruaige Fiáine Bunscoil Mhuire News i nGaelscoil Choráin Páistí Gaelscoil Choráin i mbun spraoi ar aid of Cork Cancer Care Centre. A total of Aoine, 28ú lá Bealtaine ar son Cork €702.85 was raised for this worthy cause Cancer Care Centre. and huge credit is due to all for such a Pupils of Gaelscoil Choráin enjoying tremendous effort. Moladh go deo tuillte Crazy Hair Day on Friday, 28th of May in ag gach duine.

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Martin Walsh LL.B, BSc graduating in 2021 from UCC with MSc ( Co-ops and Social Enterprise studies). email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 "No better place to be than COUNCIL TO REPAIR in the sunshine" - WHITEGATE ROAD Mayor of Cork By Christy Parker announced its plan. The council was being "held hostage" by the utility compa- The Mayor of , Cllr. Mary done. Cork County Council is to proceed with ny and 3,000 people were being adverse- Linehan Foley enjoying her staycation in road restoration works on a 5000m sec- ly affected, she complained. her hometown of Youghal with her friend The Mayor took a well earned break for tion of the R630 through Whitegate vil- Margo Kenefick pictured beside the the June Bank holiday - signalling the lage regardless of Irish Water's long- Senior executive engineer for roads Dave sculptor of 'Captain Ahab' located at the start of the town's summer tourist season. awaited project to conduct pipe-laying on Clarke said normally it was "good prac- tourist town's quayside during the June The popular Mayor said; "No better place the same route. The move to proceed is tice" to wait until trench work was com- Bank Holiday weekend 2021. to be than Youghal in the sunshine" due to serious deterioration of the road- pleted because such work damaged way in recent times. roads. However the section in question The Mayor has been extremely busy for The heritage town's businesses, shops, was now already badly deteriorated nd the past year travelling the length and restaurants, pubs, sports and tourist The matter was raised at June's East would require "full road construction", up breadth of County Cork promoting and amenities are slowly opening up as the Cork Municipal District meeting when Cllr to four millimetres deep, rather than mere developing the county during her term in Covid restrictions are slowly easing to a Michael Hegarty complained about the resurfacing. There was now also tar melt- office - and what a great job she has lower level. delay in undertaking the work. He said ing on the road. the noise from the heavy traffic meantime was "unbelievable". The engineer acknowledged that Irish Water was planning significant pipe work Cllr Danielle Twomey in turn said she to address untreated discharges into understood the council was waiting for . Road resurfacing would Irish Water to lay some pipes but given normally follow instead the council was that regulations stipulate a company must now going to choose from two options. restore a road to the condition in which they found it, "why are we even doing One involved laying an immediate temp that?", she asked. Irish Water had not surface overlay, followed by reconstruc- even indicated a starting date, she tion after Irish Water were finished. The added. other pertained to immediate road recon- struction. The council would do whichev- Cllr Susan McCarthy said it would be er seemed better value for money in the understandable to wait of it was for a set near future as waiting for Irish Water was date a year or two on but it was now near- "no longer on the table". ing seven years since Irish water OUTDOOR DINING FUNDING BOOST FOR EAST CORK By Christy Parker Strand, with fixed tables & surfacing on green areas adjacent to businesses pro- Cork County Council has announced new viding takeaways, etc. funding to be allocated to east Cork busi- nesses associated with outdoor dining Picnic areas in Rostellan, Lower and associated constructions. and Whitegate would share equally €30,000 for fixed seating and again Presenting the initiative at June's ECMD tables with surfacing in "immediate green meeting, senior executive engineer Dave areas adjacent to businesses serving Clarke said €20,000 would be allocated takeaways, etc. amongst businesses in regard to relocation of parking bays, and the provi- Back in Youghal, a footpath extension to sion of bollards, planters, etc. provide safe access to the boardwalk and beach at Redbarn would be incorporated A similar level of funding was being allo- at a cost of €15,000. The works will nar- cated to do the same thing in Youghal. row the roadway and prevent inappropri- Youghal would also receive €25,000 for ate parking by including bollards. This picnic areas in Green Park and the Front has already been constructed. BALLYCOTTON RNLI ASSIST STRICKEN FISHING VESSEL Volunteer lifeboat crew from Ballycotton was fixed and the two crew on board the RNLI were requested to launch at 9am fishing vessel were safe, the lifeboat pro- today (Tuesday 8 June) by the Irish Coast ceeded under a steady tow back into Gaurd to a report of a fishing vessel with Ballycotton harbour. engine trouble four miles south east of Eolan Walsh, RNLI Coxswain, said 'The Ballycotton Lighthouse. new towing equipment recently installed The all-weather Trent class lifeboat Austin resulted in the fishing vessel being quick- Proud daddy Mikey Downing from Dermot Hurley Est., with beautiful baby Méasaí Lidbury was launched shortly after in ly and safely secured. As a result of Skye Downing pictured enjoying the June Bank Holiday weekend in Youghal. moderate conditions with southerly 3/4 recent training with this equipment the force winds and light rain. crew were able to draw on skills learned Volunteer lifeboat crew arrived to the to effect a successful rescue.' East Cork News & Advertiser scene where they found the fishing ves- The fishing boat was brought along side sel suffering a fouled propeller. The and secured by 11am and the lifeboat Upcoming Publication Dates lifeboat crew assessed the situation and crew members returned to washdown, worked with the vessels two crew mem- refuel and make ready for the next call July 1st, July 15th, July 29th bers to set up a tow. Once the tow line out. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 BRAVES OF THE WAVES Christy Parker meets the year-round very much a social outing and I have met swimmers dipping their toes at Youghal so many new friends here and we have strand. new people coming along all the time".

There are many people who find triple Confirmed landlubbers will take one look layers of clothing an inadequate insur- at the splashing, laughing, yelling bodies ance against the winter elements on and shudder at how cold it must be in Youghal beach -or often enough against amongst the waves. "Yes it is cold some- the summer elements for that matter. times", says Helen. "And I never thought I There are others however, who even as could do it. Christmas Day was the cold- the icy wind freezes their very thoughts, est yet, about 6.2 degrees", she adds, as shrug off their clothes and go for a swim!!! if she wasn't as mad as the rest of them at all. "But its it's an amazing feeling when These are the year-round swimmers, you come out", explains Patricia White. determined evidence of humankind's abil- ity not just to conquer the environment, Dutch courage but to kick sand in its face as well. There is a whole philosophy built around immersion in cold water and its person- Every morning at around 9 am, a group of alised to the ultimate degree by Dutch these hardy individuals gather at a point man Wim Hof. Wim's online platform close to the start of Claycastle and within explores the Wim Hof method a cry for help of a coffee wagon. The (www.wimhofmethod.com) which spans attendance usually numbers about a the three lynchpins of meditation, breath- dozen, drawn from a much large pool of ing exercises and exposure to cold as a enthusiasts. Ages can vary from 20 's to means of controlling and toning the home". Fortunately on an outing to Go whistle 80's and social distancing is rigorously body's response systems. Claycastle he "saw people in swimming", The swim is a 15 minute event for most. observed, within and outside the water. decided to join them and has been doing As the bathers saunter back to their Wim is famous for such feats as climbing so ever since. "It's bitterly cold in clothes and their dryrobes, the analysis Swimming may be the oldest activity Kilimanjaro wearing only shorts and February and March", he concedes, "but persists. "The water is exceptionally mankind has ever pursued but the origins shoes, running a half marathon barefoot it's an adrenaline rush; a hit!". clear", notes Helen Keane, unconsciously of the Youghal gatherings on year ago on above the Arctic Circle and holding the reassuring that the waste water treat- June 10th, are immersed in the antithesis Guinness World Record for the longest Eugene Fox a retired P & T worker and ment plant is still working! "The social of computer technology. time submerged in an ice bath (1 hr., 52 his wife Nora have been swimming daily side brings me out here; and the entire minutes, 42 seconds). since last September. He too finds the low experience makes me feel good for rest "It started last June, says mum of two Wim, who will never be caught sipping temperature "gives a bit of a buzz". of the day!", declares Anne-Marie Linda Donoghue, who might be termed a scalding tea before an open fire, bases Eugene who credits the morning swims McGrath, Cork city by birth but Youghal founding member. "About six of us were his philosophy on mankind's disconnec- with alleviating back pain, has even dived by choice for the past 22 years. Christine swimming and we then decided to start a tion from our ancient survival mecha- in when it was snowing. "Your body Ryan summarises the experience as WhatsApp group to share tide times and nisms, which in turn has led to us losing knows not to stay in too long", he rea- "pushing your body to do something extra sea conditions. People saw us still swim- touch with our inner power. sons, "and we've a cup of tea when we -you get out of your comfort zone". ming after the summer and they joined "Proper exposure to the cold", he come out!" Marguerite Hurton fully agrees. "Its good us. People like to swim, but not necessar- explains, bring such benefit as "the build- good stress", she smiles. ily alone. There are currently 77 members up of brown adipose tissue and resultant Former Youghal Credit Union manager linking up on WhatsApp", she reveals. fat loss, reduced inflammation that facili- Barry Treacy retired from his job on April Those four women are seated against "And there's a real sense of community". tates a fortified immune system, balanced 30th last year. "And I began swimming the wall and suddenly two tin whistles hormone levels, improved sleep quality, the following morning", he recalls, adding appear. Patricia White joins then. She is Sociable and the production of endorphins -the that he has "only missed three days about to start tutoring. "Marguerite men- Traditionally in Ireland "everything by the brain's feel-good chemicals that naturally since". Barry and his wife Ita are very tioned she'd like to learn to play the tin sea stops in September", as Linda notes, elevate your mood". And you can still much drawn to the "social side" of the whistle, so Patricia said to bring out the so this bucks the trend. Its It's hard not to have a warm heart. swims while on an overcast early June music and she'd teach her", Christine consider that Covid-19 with its lockdowns morning, where walkers are wearing explains, as the first strains of 'Down By and social limitations has not influenced Health for the mind coats, Barry finds the 11 degrees water The Sally Gardens' wafts on the breeze. the changed mindset. "Yes, people were Linda, in parity with the group as a whole, "balmy". Like the tantalising sea on those restricted and deprived of friends and vouches for the mental health benefits of Claycastle mornings, it strikes the perfect family, but out here you could find compa- a cold swim. "You get to experience the note. ny again in a safe, socially distanced comfortable and the uncomfortable", she environment", she says. reflects, "which I find is a great stress reliever". Great Achievement For Helen Keane, who has also been involved from the start, the morning dips She is also keen to emphasise the atten- Good luck to Evan Cummins and Dara tion process for Cork Kennedy Cup have been about far more than waves tion to safety pointing that swimming in Kelleher of Springfield Ramblers U14 Squad. Best of luck lads from everyone at and water. "It has really helped me company is not just more sociable, but Team who made it to final stage of selec- the club. through the lockdown", she states. "It is also safer. Pointing to a new life-buoy ring recently installed by the council, she cred- its Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley for acquiring it. For more information see www.water- safety.ie.

Sally O'Connor from Knockmonlea and a Reiki practitioner, considers it "just beau- tiful being in the water" and says its "a matter of mind over matter when dealing with the cold; get in and get down quick- ly", is her advice.

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If the market value of the car missing repayments & your details may from your first/previous PCP contract is be sent to the Irish Credit Bureau (ICB) greater than the GMFV, then you may Aoife Cooke visited Youghal Credit Union recently before she headed off to Utah which may affect your credit rating; have equity to put towards a deposit on in the USA for her training in preparation for the Japan Olympics in July. YCU • The GMFV/ Balloon Payment may not the new car. However, this will depend on are delighted to sponsor her kit bag full of essentials she needs for Olympic train- ing! Go Aoife - Youghal is behind you! email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 Youghal Community Transport The amazing Funbarr Group Re-launch Bus Service challenge This wonderful charity event has captured before last month so it's amazing to the hearts of people not only at local receive an award as part of that. 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August and we want to wish all partici- It's the second year of the event which pants the best of luck in their upcoming was set up by Cork man Luke O'Mahony events." whose son Finbarr was born with a cleft lip and palate. It's continuing until August Other events include a 100km mountain Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley marking the resumption 31st and has raised more than €11,000 trail run in Uzbekistan, a 30-hour two-day of Youghal Community Bus which is proudly supported by Cork County Council. Also included are members of Youghal Community Transport Group, so far. hike in Scotland and a team of 29 cycling Tommy Collins, Treasurer, Pat Carey, Director, Michael Beecher, Chairman a combined distance of 3,000km in Doha. and Tony Phelan, PRO. One of the main challenges saw a team More information can be found on The service, which had been suspended due to the pandemic, has now resumed of first-time rowers circumnavigate the https://www.thefunbarrchallenge.com full operations and offers a low cost transport option for persons over 60 or with three islands in Cork harbour. Green a disability, serving Youghal town and its surrounding areas. Rebel Group sponsored Team Primus The Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Picture: John Hennessy who trained for five weeks before suc- Ireland (CLAPAI) is a voluntary group cessfully rowing 35km around Cobh, formed to provide support and informa- Haulbowline and Spike Island. It coincid- tion for parents of children affected by Coffee Ola treating staff at ed with the Cork Harbour Festival and cleft lip and palate and those directly saw Team Primus win the Novice Award. affected by the condition. The funds Kilcredan National School to Luke O'Mahony says: "We are absolutely raised during the 2020 Funbarr Challenge thrilled to be recognised by the Cork were used to purchase a consignment of Boardwalk Coffee and pastries Harbour Festival & Ocean to City. Our specialist bottles which were distributed crew had never seen the inside of a boat to every maternity hospital in Ireland.

Ola and Przemek with their son and Margaret Beausang, Princiapl at Kilcredan National School. MIDLETON ART MARKET A new and exciting addition to the Annual groups in the East Cork area and will Midleton Arts Festival which is due to run include live music and other entertain- this year from 16th -18th of July. An Art ment also on the day. Artists and art and Market has been added to the pro- craft groups are invited to contact gramme and it will take place on Sunday Midleton Arts Festival at info@midlet- 18th from 12pm-4pm in the Farmers onartsfestival.com to express their inter- Market space in Midleton. est in participating and for further infor- It is open to all practising artists and art mation.

East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Kay Doherty Rip Everyone at Springfield Ramblers club thoughts especially go out to her grand- July 1st, July 15th, July 29th would like to express their deepest sym- daughter Ava Field who is a longstanding pathies to the Doherty family following the member of the club. email:[email protected] passing of Kay who was a much loved Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hainm. May she member of the Cobh community. Our rest in peace. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 AOIFE COOKE SUPPORTED BY YOUGHAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE IN HER PREPARATIONS FOR OLYMPIC MARATHON To compete in the Olympic Games is the mental thing but I told myself to keep the dream of every sportsperson because head, that I didn't have long to go." 'once an Olympian, always an Olympian'. Aoife Cooke, whose pedigree is steeped The next step in her Olympic journey took in the history of Youghal athletics, her to Utah in the USA for 8 weeks of alti- achieved that dream of becoming an tude training before flying directly to Olympian when winning the Cheshire Sapporo in Japan for the Olympic Marathon last April in a time of two hours, Games. Aoife is presently covering up to 28 minutes and 36 seconds, comfortably 115 miles each week in training and is inside the qualifying standard of 2:29:30. very happy with her progress. Prior to her It was also a whopping personal best by departure Aoife said "Training is going almost four minutes and makes her the really well and I'm coping well with the fourth fastest Irish woman in history high volume. I'm looking forward to the behind Catherina McKiernan, Fionnuala training camp in Utah and focussed on McCormack and Carey May and ahead of the Olympic Games which has been a Sonia O'Sullivan who is now relegated to lifelong ambition of mine." fifth on the all-time list. Aoife has been a very prominent member "I was confident enough I'd be within the of Youghal Athletic Club winning many 2:29:30," Aoife admitted afterwards, say- county Munster and All-Ireland titles as a ing that the long runs had gone really well juvenile and adult athlete. Youghal in training. "I was wrecked at the finish, Business Alliance are proud and delight- but then I gathered myself and the reali- ed to support Aoife in her journey to the sation set in. The second half I found Tokyo Olympic Games. tough, the legs were hurting and it was a

Youghal athlete Aoife Cooke receiving support from Youghal Business Alliance after qualifying for the marathon at the Tokyo Olympics. Making the presenta- tion were Ger Flanagan, Chairman Youghal Business Alliance, Killian Daly, Youghal Business Alliance, Ger Motherway, Treasurer of Youghal Business Alliance and Anne Barry, Secretary of Youghal Business Alliance. Picture: John Hennessy Doing her bit to make the beach a better - and cleaner - place Gráinne Furey of the Boardwalk Cafe is take their rubbish home with them it will not afraid to get her hands dirty in a bid to help keep our public spaces more clean keep Youghal beach a bit cleaner. The and green. conscientious collector believes we all Youghal has just been awarded two Blue have a part to play in creating a better Flags for 2021 by An Taisce for environment. If everyone does their bit Claycastle beach and Redbarn beach and uses the rubbish bins provided and which is great news for the tourist town. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING June 2021

By Christy Parker noted that that was a very wide road and Cllr Ahern, in support, wondered if the ing on the village's main street, but unfor- resurfacing without narrowing it would area had been resurfaced over the past tunately much of the activities in The meeting, conducted online through only encourage speeding in an area with 40 years. Mr Clarke agreed the road was "happen to the east of the Microsoft Teams (MT), was attended by estates and a school. He would check in very poor condition, largely because it main street on the road". There Cork County Council senior executive with the council's water services on needed "road drainage". This could only were "serious difficulties" negotiating traf- Seán O'Callaghan, senior executive whether there were any proposals for be advanced under a roads programme fic on the road, as the community council roads engineer Dave Clarke, municipal Tower road. for which it would be a candidate for had informed her. There were neither dis- district officers Joe McCarthy, Helen 2022. However locals could instead avail senters nor discussion, the motion was Mulcahy & Geraldine O'Connell, Cllr Hegarty intervened to ask when con- of Community Involvement Scheme and approved. Cathaoirleach Michael Hegarty (FG) and tractors might be coming on site to part fund the work. Cllr Linehan-Foley Cllrs Mary-Linehan Foley (Ind), Susan address subsidence of a house in the believed the residents would be happy to Cllr. McCarthy: "An update on the McCarthy (FG,), Danielle Twomey (SF), area, which was causing a prolonged wait until 2022, given some of them were works to roads and footpaths I Liam Quaide (Green Party) and Ann road closure. Mr O'Callaghan said the rent tenants. requested in Riversfield Estate. The Marie Ahern (FF). council had been in contact with solicitors temporary filling has all come away representing the property owner and was In regard to traffic calming on Golf Links and resurfacing works are urgently There were various reports and a presen- expecting to hear back from them shortly. Road, the engineer said it was on a listed needed at this stage": The councillor tation prior to the Notices of Motion. See The council could not re-open the road for safety improvement works, to be con- cited a lot of the residents as elderly and elsewhere in this or next issue for details. until it received notice of the type of works sidered in future funding rounds. in some cases having had hip or knee that were being proposed for the house. operations. It wasn't just the road that Notices of Motion: Cllr Hegarty said it have been closed 18 Cllr. Linehan-Foley: "Any updates was threatening their well being now, but Cllr. Twomey: "Can the footpaths at Fr. weeks now and locals were losing from Engineers on Traffic Plan for the footpath too, where the cracks had Murphy's Place be inspected and patience with the inconvenience and Ashe Street, Strand Street , and Tallow "gone to different levels". added to the footpath programme as a were concerned about the damage being Street these areas have being dis- matter of priority": Cllr Twomey said caused to a relief road through a housing cussed with years and was hoping Cllr Twomey felt it was becoming "a run- some footpaths had deteriorated to the estate. speed studies might have taken place ning commentary" at meetings now that extent that some residents were now to give an update": Cllr Linehan-Foley older estates were being left neglected. planting flowers in the gaps! She was Cllr Linehan-Foley:: "Could we look at said she had received alls over the bank She wondered if a policy might be intro- concerned particularly that a lot of the maybe deep cleaning Barry's Lane and holiday weekend complaining about traf- duced whereby these estates would be residents were elderly people. maybe include some removable flower fic congestion at the bottom of Cork Hill. investigated and listed as priority without pots similar to Kent Street ones, I She echoed previous speculation that a having first to be raised at meetings. Mr Clarke replied that when defects were know the new theme in Barry's Lane is one way system in or out of Tallow Street, initially reported they had been logged for Town Plaza Market Area but if we plus traffic lights, might be preferable for The engineer responded that resurfacing and inspected but did not qualify for the had small removable I think it would the self-policing junction. "Its crazy dan- would be considered for 2022, adding 2021 footpath programme. However they help brighten up the area": Cllr gerous", she insisted, citing difficulties that an engineer had conducted a survey remained "on the list" for future consider- Linehan-Foley said some locals were not crossing the road further on towards in Riversfield and identified areas that ation. particularly impressed by the design and North Abbey cemetery, Tesco and Lidl. needed it. Interim repairs would be car- 'colourless' appearance of the town cen- ried out according to available resources, Cllr. Twomey: "Road repairs needed tre lane way, nor indeed its unofficial Motorists were still speeding along Ashe he added. for the R626 Midleton to Lisgoold usage as a skateboard park. She accept- Street, she continued quickly, while Road": Cllr Twomey said repairs were ed it had been reconfigured as a town Strand Street residents continued to suf- Meanwhile the council was allocating especially needed on the village's centre plaza, to host food fairs, concerts fer due to drivers picking up speed again €10,000 from its €123,000 footpath pro- approach road by the playground. She and the like but felt a few removable after navigating speed calming measures gramme budget towards footpath renew- asked also to include a road leading to flower pots like the nearby (orange) ones 30 metres earlier at the Mall. al works in Riversfield. These works Templeboden which was "quite bad", as by the fire station might "relieve the would be undertaken during the summer. was another road between Ardglass and stresses" of the residents as well as pro- Mr Clarke began that an approved Templeboden. The engineer said repairs vide general improvement. The council- scheme for Ashe Street was undergoing As for prioritising older estates, he said were scheduled for the the R626 Midleton lor also asked a bin be relocated from a design. It would eventually be circulated works are designated in accordance with to Lisgoold road this week. The other two central point to "the bottom or the top" of amongst councillors for information and condition and level of usage. Giving prior- roads were noted for future works. the lane, with the central given "deep input, followed by a public consultation ity to estates on the basis of age alone clean". process. could mean quieter areas being remedied Cllr. Twomey: "Update on previous at the expense of those with higher foot- motion of request of resurfacing for at Ms Mulcahy said a deep clean would be Regarding Tallow Street and Strand fall. Church Street, , and also any no problem but she wasn't sure about the Street, he agreed that the further end of update from Irish Water on works viability of using flowers and pots. She Tallow Street/near Greencloyne, was a Cllr. McCarthy: "That Council request needed for Tower Road. I believe we adjudged the orange pots as "absolutely wide road that incorporated speeding and TII to install sound barriers on N25 were going to contact them?":The gorgeous" but felt they would not "make presented difficulties for crossing. There Midleton at the Bailick flyover. councillor understood the council had any impact" in Barry's Lane because it was no approved funding scheme yet Residents have had to sustain con- intended to contact Irish Water. Cllr was too big. She explained that funding however. It had not been feasible to con- stant increase in noise pollution Hegarty described the state of Church was acquired on the basis of creating a duct speed surveys as local engineers through the years and it also affects Street as "absolutely appalling", due to town centre, multi-purpose plaza. Cllr were working on the "significant" 2021 local amenity such as the Kindred subsidence, with pedestrians being Linehan-Foley continued however that works programmes. He accepted too that Spirit Park and the Bailick and "drenched" at "any sign of rain". "something is lacking" since the previous drivers may tend to increase speed Pontoon walkways": Cllr McCarthy had "big flower areas and beautiful lanterns" between the Mall and Strand Street but been told by the national roads design Mr Clarke said Irish Water intended to had been removed. She felt the district speed surveys would not be held until office that the installation would have to replace a "fragile" asbestos main pipe on officer had "a good eye for where things later in the year. be part of scheme and she was seeking Church Street and any permanent resur- should go" and asked her to consider the direction with it now. She said traffic on facing would have to wait until those situation. He said the bottom of Cork Hill needed an N25 had "exploded" in the past 20 years works were done, though he didn't have a extensive study by the traffic and trans- and residents were dealing with unprece- starting date. Cllr. Linehan-Foley: "Could engineer portation section whatever the solution. dented levels of noise. "A lot of them don't re look at the resurfacing of Belmont All the concerns raised would remain on go out to their gardens and have their Cllr Twomey returned that she believed, Terrace as its in terrible condition and the agenda for future consideration. windows closed", she advised. from contact with Irish Water, that waste also relook at the traffic calming meas- Furthermore given the proximity of Bailick water pipe works were also due for Tower ures on Golf Links Road and Maureen Cllr. McCarthy: "That Council request Park and he car park for the Bailick walk- road. The engineer said his understand- Walshe's area": The councillor TII to install a pedestrian crossing in way, she felt sound barriers would be very ing was that the priority road for resurfac- described the area as "deadly dangerous Castlemartyr on the N25 at the junc- efficient in the area. She asked of there ing was from the cross to Cloyne for anyone with buggies, wheelchairs or tion for Tuairin Alainn and the Willows. was an suitable scheme presently avail- Meadows. Cllr Twomey clarified that she even cars themselves". Residents were This would serve the busy primary able. was referencing the R631 and only one very unhappy with traffic speeding school as well as the heavily populat- patch of it needed repairing, towards through the terrace, which sits behind the ed estates on the Killeagh Road.": Cllr The engineer said the dual carriageway estates at the village's exit. Mr Clarke Marine bar. McCarthy said there was already a cross- was maintained through TII without the email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 recent months, with residents having to EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING park on the side of the road. Also they The councillor said the value of timber June 2021 . . . .continued had gathered in lockdown, "which they was "rising steeply" and it seemed to be shouldn't have", she alleged. Cllr convenient for State agencies such as council's involvement. It was beyond the McCarthy said she had visited Cork Co. Council, Irish Water, Irish Rail, council's offices but he would forward the The engineer said he would examine the Ballycroneen and had been "shocked" at the HSE and the ESB to leave the tree motion to TII. areas in question but that the national the number of camper vans that had removal contractors dispose of it. He was cycle manual probably gave the best "taken over" the area. now collaborating with Cllrs Marcia Cllr Quaide noted that noise pollution guidance on the transition between cycle D'Alton, Alan O'Connor and Ross could cause stress and reminded that lanes and shared carriageways. He Mr O'Callaghan said the council was O'Connell on devising a tree policy for Cork County Council had a noise action would discuss the issue with colleagues investigating what improvements were Cork Co. Council that would address con- plan for 2018-2023. He said it needed to in the traffic an consultation sector. possible at Ballycroneen. Extra signage flicts of interest and environmental be ascertained what measures are to be was being considered as one response, threats. included given that speeds will increase Cllr. Ahern: "The council engage with amidst limited resources as was the bar- on the newly developed road from representatives of local groups rier request. He concluded by commending Mr Clarke Midelton to Carrigtohill. Particularly, "we regarding the location & number of for agreeing to let timber from trees need to hear from TII if sound barriers are bins in Midleton": The councillor felt the Ms Mulcahy felt the very nature of recently removed in Whitegate be avail- going to be considered", he urged. feedback from local groups might be of Ballycroneen did not lend itself to provid- able for woodwork students in St. enlightenment to the council. However Mr ing a barrier, adding that camper vans Colman's secondary school, Midleton. He Cllr Ahern: "The council engage with O'Callaghan replied that several weeks had also become "a huge problem" in proposed that a similar course be fol- the Principals in local schools to work ago the council had answered a request Youghal and, she believed, across Cork lowed from any future tree removal on a better system at school times to stop from councillors for maps showing where county. council land or on estates taken in charge cars from blocking/parking at estate Midleton bins were located. They were by the council, with the wood either sold entrances and stopping ongoing traf- expected to return with recommendations Cllr Quaide: "That the East Cork or made available to local community fic in the local areas affected": Cllr but he had not heard anything since. Cllrs Municipal District would write to Mr. groups. The motion received unanimous Ahern said there was now a serious McCarthy and Twomey however said Kevin Morey, County Engineer, to support with Cllr Twomey calling it "a impact on traffic systems in the area and they had submitted observations from the emphasise the urgency of repairs to lovely idea". on nearby residents close to the CBS and public to the relative council engineers. the sea-wall in Roche's Point protect- Educate Together particularly. She hoped ing the Coastguard Cottages terrace Cllr Quaide: "That the capacity issue the council could engage with the com- Mr O'Callaghan reiterated that there as well as people on the beach below": at Lisgoold cemetery be addressed as munity garda also towards devising a bet- would be no additional bins installed, but Cllr Quaide, in a pre-written introduction, a matter of urgency": Cllr Quaide said ter system. the council remained open to relocating recalled that at October 2020's meeting, the Lisgoold Parish Council had contact- any of the ones already in place. The offi- he had raised the urgent need for repairs ed him with concerns over the diminish- Cllr Twomey said schools struggling with cial didn't see any merit in meeting local to a sea-wall in Roche's Point, which has ing capacity of the local graveyards which the issue were texting parents daily to be groups but was willing to meet council- stood as a defence against the elements were nearly full. Mr O'Callaghan said the respectful of where they park. She under- lors. for a terrace of eleven houses since the issue would be investigated forthwith. stood schools had to have a traffic man- 1800's. Following storm damage in the agement plan and wondered how it was Ms Mulcahy said eight weeks after she 1960's Cork Co. Council carried out Any Other Business: regulated. had circulated the bin location data she repairs, including the installation of a con- Washed away footpath: had received "absolutely no feedback". crete plinth. Cllr Twomey raised the issue of compact Mr Clarke replied that school manage- She was "curious to know what particular stone footpaths leading from Ladysbridge ment was doing its best and were groups had issues in relation to the bins Over the years, residents had pooled out towards Garryvoe. She said it advancing several schemes to promote in Midleton". Cllr Hegarty said the matter their expertise to conduct further repairs seemed to have been washed away in walking and cycling to school. He wasn't would be discussed in a behind-closed- but through the impact of climate change, parts. She had been sent pictures from a sure what the council could do in terms of doors meeting. the wall's viability now required local and woman who had had to walk on the road liaising with schools however and national government funding. with her buggy due to path being "unman- believed it was maybe a Garda matter to Cllr. Hegarty: "Repairs to road L7657 ageable". The councillor said the com- engage with people parking inappropri- from Green Acres to Murph's pub in August's Storm Ellen had significantly pact stone was proving repeatedly unsuit- ately. He added that some new schools East Ferry": Cllr Hegarty described the damaged the concrete plinth and resi- able. would have school travel/workplace plans road as "completely gone", after which Mr dents feared further destabilisation and as a condition of planning. Clarke said several potholes were listed possibly damage to their homes. Cllr Hegarty concurred and also believed for repair. He identified two bad sections Following a positive reaction from media that the footpath was on "the incorrect Cllr Quaide said the St. John the Baptist amounting to about a kilometre, with the and political circles last August, including side of the road", where heavy rainfall school was struggling to manage traffic section "from where we finished last year a Dáil airing, an impasse seemed now to went down "a natural camber". He but he believed that any implemented to Jamesbrooke" to be considered for the have been reached. He found it "perplex- believed a pathway through a area he strategy would likely collide with an 2022 programme. ing" that the county council had not even called "the long acre" provided ample increase in population and in car owner- commissioned an assessment to deter- room for extension and a replacement ship. He cited a Scottish experiment Cllr. Hegarty: "Repairs to the regional mine whether they would apply for fund- solution. Alternatively, fully concreting the whereby one school adopted an exclu- road from Midleton to ing from the OPW to complete the path was an option, he suggested. sion zone. Gridlock was inevitable out- Dungourney":The councillor spoke of repairs. side schools if cars can just pull up, he copious potholes on a busy road and Mr Clarke said the path was originally and reasoned before warning that air pollution was delighted to hear they had been Support was unanimous amongst the to an extent sill, a trail rather than a prop- was another aspect that should not repaired a week previous! councillors, with Cllr Linehan-Foley also er footpath. Funding was being sought for noted. suggesting that it be included in the coun- the culverts he informed. Mr O'Callaghan Cllr. Hegarty: "Provision of a goal post cil's coastal management SPC. She said said it was a community led project rather Cllr Linehan-Foley recalled that five years barrier at Ballycroneen Strand and it would cost more the longer the delay. than a proper footpath but Cllr Twomey ago similar problems arose in Youghal appropriate signage to deter camper Cllr Ahern said she had made the matter countered that at present it was "not of an and An Garda and the school manage- vans": Cllr Hegarty, regretting the known to coastal management. Cllr standard" and was a health and safety ments got involved. Letters were dis- absence of a previous barrier, said Twomey said called for clarification on risk regardless of who was responsible patched to parents and ultimately "it all camper vans had become "a major prob- whether funding would be derived from for it. The engineers are to discuss it. worked". She proposed the municipal dis- lem" at a lot of beaches. He alleged some the council funds or from the OPW. Cllr trict authority write to the schools sug- owners had disposed of waste water into Quaide said the estimated cost for the Midleton Community Sports Centre: gesting they contact parents and the a stream feeding into the river at repairs was €100,000. Cllr Hegarty explained that the sports community guard to follow that example. Ballycroneen. He wasn't happy with fires centre had been allocated €15,000 to being lit either, with gardaí having told Cllr Quaide said Cork County Council had conduct a feasibility study by the council Cllr Ahern: "The council erect him they had extinguished almost 40 fires spent approximately €78,000 last year on but now needed another €3,395 to cover "Cyclists Must Yield" signs on the over recent weekends. There had been removing dozens of trees from Mallow the 23% VAT on the money to pay the bicycle paths in Midleton": Cllr Ahern about nine camper vans at Ballycroneen town park, "including many during nesting lowest tender received. It was unani- was concerned that cyclists were cycling last weekend, he said amidst regret that season", on a safety risk pretext. He was mously agreed to forward them the off the Midleton relief road in particular not all the owners behaved responsibly. unable even through FOI, to ascertain money from €17,000 worth of Community and "straight into oncoming traffic". She what volume of timber was retained by Grants funding not allocate, in the interest quoted one near miss cyclist as saying Cllr Twomey said she had been "inundat- the council and where the remainder of the entire east Cork region. there was "nothing to tell me to stop". ed" with complaints about camper vans in ended up. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 SISTER STANISLAUS KENT CELEBRATES HER CENTURY IN STYLE By John Walshe laugh. Asked if she had received the 'big cheque' from President Higgins, she At midday on Thursday last, as the morn- replied "sure I couldn't use it anyway, as I ing rain ceased and the sky brightened have a vow of poverty, but I suppose it will after the partial eclipse of the sun, Sister go to the convent." Stanislaus Kent emerged onto the front steps of the Presentation House on At the conclusion of the special Mass Youghal's Front Strand to celebrate a held in Sr Stan's honour, Canon momentous occasion, that of her 100th Bermingham thanked Bishop Crean and birthday. the priests from the parish and all who helped to make it so special an occasion. The previous day, Bishop William Crean Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley, Mayor of the had celebrated Mass in the Holy Family County of Cork, then made a presenta- Church in honour of Sr Stan's century tion to this remarkable centenarian and which was attended by local dignitaries, paid her the following tribute: "Just to say friends and townspeople. And so on a very happy, happy birthday to Sr Thursday it was the turn of the fellow Stanislaus. I have happy memories of members of her Presentation order to Presentation Convent, it must be 50 mark the occasion and it was appropriate years since I darkened the door there and it took place at their residence looking out I suppose it has to be said I was no easy on Youghal Bay, a view that Sr Stan has task! no doubt enjoyed and appreciated during her 80 years in the seaside town. "As the County Mayor I'm honoured to be here but I'm more honoured to be here as In a remarkable recent interview by Mary Linenhan, the girl that started in the Tommy Collins on local radio CRY104FM Presentation back those 50 years ago. (still available to download), Sr Stan Little did I think, Sister, all those times I recalled with an amazing clarity her was told to stop talking that talking would young days growing up in Ballinamona, eventually be my job. just outside Mitchelstown, the town which she described as that old sponsored "You thought me well, and all the fun we advertisement used to say 'the home of had will always stay with me. So happy good cheese'. Born in the turbulent year birthday Sister from all the people in the of 1921, Sr Stan explained that during her area and thank you so, so much for your secondary school years a nun with the service throughout the years." same name she would later take made a Not Just a Recovery, but a Resilience. teenage members of Bru na Si will men- prophetic statement: "I The following 5-point plan costing tor members of YARA in the use of smart- was told to go in to see Sr €85,000 is proposed to aid the recovery phones, This will be a one-on-one Stanislaus, my namesake, of Bru na Si. You are asked to help us to arrangement for the duration of the proj- and she said to me 'I want critique and brainstorm this proposal by ect. you to continue your stud- contacting us on WhatsApp 3. Meitheal Beo: €230,000 extension to ies because I have a little (0877934504.) If you can come on board Brù na Sí. Pre Covid the management of cell for you down in to offer your expertise/skills that would be Bru na Si was contemplating the possibil- Youghal'". great. A funding strategy is already reap- ity of starting to build the proposed exten- ing sufficient engagement and accruals to sion. Now that the Country is easing back She arrived in Youghal in allow us to re-begin in earnest. We have after the long Lockdown, Taoiseach the year of 1939 and has not come this far to stop now. We need to Michael Martin and the Government are remained there every show our young people that obstacles anxious to aid social & economic recov- since. Teaching in the like COVID 19 CAN BE MANAGED AND ery. It is perhaps both prudent and good Presentation Primary OVERCOME. civic and social responsibility on our School, Sr Stan recalls the 1. A series of 4 Summer Camps is consid- behalf to reconsider this options post big classes of the time. "I ered to be the ideal way to restart after Covid. We know that "Social Distancing" remember 50 pupils in the negative impact of the Long now requires greater space than ever sixth class one time; they Lockdown which began on March 6th before. Despite the scarcity of builders were so close together I 2020. We also offer two free Friday ses- and trades people we intend to bring the couldn't get around the sions to get to know our members once building to a weatherproof status before desks, so that was a chal- again on the 10th and 17th July. A taster reviewing the next steps. lenge. But Youghal chil- Summer camp will be offered to intending 4. Set up a new educational strategic dren were great, I loved members in August.It will be the first partnership before September 2021. We the teaching and I always signs of green shoots on the road to need to check the training recommended got great satisfaction recovery. We will begin immediately to by national and regional bodies including teaching any children who start rebuilding our underagme groups that of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. had difficulty. aligned to age under 10, under 12, under Review what social media channels we 15, under 18. We will also rekindle the need to develop, update training courses "I was 40 years teaching adult learning groups. for, first aid, health, and safety, as well as and I'm now 37 years 2. While our usual festival activities will be focusing on improving coaching tech- retired," she says with a curtailed, the senior members of Ceolta niques. Blended learning will be required Si will become the central organisers of and we propose to continue upgrading outdoor entertainment to start off the our Online Learning Management 2021 Summer Season. Towards August System so that we keep abreast of future East Cork News & Advertiser we hope to be able to stage several education techniques Concerts featuring well-known and 5. We are convinced that our services Upcoming Publication Dates emerging artists. The activities will also and proposed developments can only be feature specialists' workshops, 5 Seisiun sustained and extended by employing July 1st, July 15th, July 29th evenings, and an Aeriocht event. As part suitably qualified staff. of a collaboration arrangement, the email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - Chance and Survival in the Historical Records Some months ago I was asked a question transplanted there by either FitzStephen or, information in the text with the addition of a (Midleton) and I stumbled across something by another historian. Turtle Bunbury from more likely, the Carews, in the 1230s. vast amount of information in the notes. odd. In the year 1573 there was a paper Carlow wanted to know if I knew the history Sadly, we don't know what happened to the Yet, sometimes, something survives in the dated 1552 which referred to a grant of the of the Harpurs of Bannow in County Harpurs of Ballinacurra after 1300 because popular memory. An echo, translated into abbey of Chore and its estates to a Giles Wexford. Needless to say that my jaw hit they disappeared from the record, but the local folklore. I was asked once by a friend Hovenden. Now this publication of the Irish the floor when he asked that question. I family in Bannow has stayed put. The sur- about the tradition of monks at Inch on the Fiants was a modern one but it was a pre- knew that the Harpurs had been farmers in vival of the family name is clearly long coast of Imokilly between Trabolgan and publication of one of the great Victorian col- Bannow for a long time, almost certainly for standing - the schools folklore project in the Ballycotton. This was odd because there is lections. A note with this entry said that the centuries. 1930s recorded that the two main sur- no record of monks ever being important in document was clearly out of place and names in Bannow were Harpur and that ancient parish. However, there were should have been entered under King What, I wondered, was he getting at? It Crosbie. certainly monks linked to the neighbouring Edward VI rather than Queen Elizabeth I. In turns out that he was researching the fami- parishes of Ballygourney (Ballintemple or other words, a clerk in Dublin Castle had ly on behalf of Waterford Distillery because This innovation of using terroir in relation to Churchtown South), Aghada, and Corkbeg. examined the 1552 grant to Hovenden that company had come up with a mad idea the barley used in distilling whiskey is not These three parishes were held by the because someone had asked if the lease of for their whiskey. They took a leaf out of the first innovation employed or even devel- Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas in Exeter Corabbey to Hovenden was due to end French winemaking and, by the by, the late oped in Ireland for making Irish whiskey dis- until the Reformation. Following the (after 21 years) and could it be granted to Myrtle Allen. Waterford Distillery would pro- tinctive. The oldest surviving record of Reformation, when the priory was dis- our good and loyal friend John FitzEdmund duce whiskey on the basis of 'terroir' - a whiskey making in these islands is from solved, the Rectories and tithes should FitzGerald of Cloyne? This is the only French word and concept which was loaded Scotland, but that is an accident of survival either have been returned to the diocese of explanation that I can come up with for the with meaning. 'Terroir' means ground or a and not proof that the Scots invented Cloyne. In fact, they ended up in the hands misfiled document. The Hovenden family specific local terrain which imparts certain whiskey as we know it. This is always a of the character we met in our last outing - came from Kent and were part of King characteristic flavours to the grapes grown problem for the historian - trying to find the Sir John FitzEdmund FitzGerald of Cloyne! Edward VI's force in Ireland but they were on it. It originated as a concept around wine earliest documented evidence of some- He had impropriated the tithes and the right Catholics and Queen Mary Tudor granted making. But Waterford Distillery thinks it thing. The vast majority of manuscripts to appoint the rectors (parish priests) by them lands in the Laois-Offaly Plantation. can also apply to the barley used in making relating to Ireland and Irish history have claiming that they had belonged to the The Hovendens already had a foothold in whiskey! The idea is not entirely alien to been lost, and I don't mean the explosion abbey of Chore (Midleton)! You may recall Ireland with the leasehold of Corabbey. Ireland - Myrtle Allen had a story about how and fire in the Four Courts in June 1922. A that I mentioned his adept use of fraud to Giles Hovenden became the legal guardian she complemented a local butter supplier classic and tragic example of that is the fire gain power and wealth in Imokilly, and of the young Hugh O'Neill of Tyrone when on the quality of her butter. 'Oh, yes,' replied that destroyed Castlelyons Castle in the impropriating the tithes of various parishes Hugh's father, Matthew, was killed. One the supplier, 'that field always produced second half of the 1700s. The fire not only was a classic example of this. When Jane must wonder if Hugh O'Neill's devastation good butter.' That was the moment that consumed the castle, which was never Austen talks about a clergyman being 'pre- of the Imokilly lands of John FitzEdmund Myrtle Allen introduced the arcane concept rebuilt, but also destroyed virtually the sented with a living' she was speaking FitzGerald was an act of revenge for the of 'terroir' into the food scene in Ireland in entire record of the Barry family from 1183. about the right of a lay patron to appoint the Hovenden loss of the Corabbey estate. respect of Irish produce. Some say the con- Hence, by the early 20th century, Fr incumbent rector or vicar to a parish. The During his nine year rebellion against cept is nonsense and doesn't actually mat- Edmund Barry, the Parish Priest of system in England was somewhat different Elizabeth I, two of Giles Hovenden's sons ter to the flavour of the produce, but it has Watergrasshill, was obliged to scrape from Ireland but the impropriations were the were numbered among O'Neill's lieu- been exhaustively examined and it does through the records of the Public Records same! tenants. seem to hold up. Office and any other sources to compile his history of the Barry family in Ireland. More For your information, this author also found In all this time, the missing landlord of Ed Harpur is a tillage farmer growing grain recently, in the 1880s the entire record of how other things could be 'lost.' A few years Midleton in the Tudor age, was hiding in in Bannow Island and his barley was used the Grand Jury of Cork - the precursor to ago I was looking through the four heavy plain sight….but nobody noticed. This to make whiskey in 2017, so it should be the County Council - was lost when the volumes of The Irish Fiants of the Tudor record had survived by chance because a almost ready to go to market in 2021 or Cork County Courthouse on Washington Sovereigns for any mention of Corabbey Victorian scholar had faithfully recorded it. 2021. Remember, Irish whiskey must be Street was destroyed by fire. (Curiously, kept in the cask to mature for at least three that courthouse was rebuilt by William Hill - years. The longer the whiskey is allowed to another Myrtle Allen connection!) And in Next stop Tour de France mature the greater the subtle depth of December 1920, the deliberate burning of flavour it gains. Cork's Carnegie Library destroyed the city's Don't they look fresh ! 1048m+ done hill to the Paddocks. Starting from the records. recently on Ballynoe Hill. Still time to ferry repeated the climb 14 times to The mention of Bannow Island is hilarious - donate on https://gofund.me/a1121f03 , reach 1040m in elevation, the equivalent another few donations will see us hit our of Carrauntoohil , climbing for Kieran Bannow is where the Anglo-Normans under Mention of Fr Edmund Barry brings to mind goal ! Devlin Buckley . Robert FitzStephen and Maurice de another feature for which all Irish historians Pirates volunteers cycled up Ballynoe Prendergast landed on 1st May, 1169, with are grateful, although it can prove frustrat- a force of just 40 knights and 60 men-at- ing as well. During the 19th century many arms and 360 archers. Later that summer, Irish antiquarians and historians ploughed Maurice Fitzgerald landed with another their way through often indecipherable doc- force. Strongbow, the supposed leader of uments in the Four Courts and other repos- the Anglo-Normans, only arrived in 1170. itories to compile either copies or collec- And he landed in Passage East in County tions of transcripts for publication. Richard Waterford. The fact that FitzStephen was Caulfield comes to mind with his compila- granted the lands around Bannow Bay sug- tion of the records of Youghal and of Cloyne gests that the Harpurs of Bannow were Cathedral. He also, miraculously, published linked to FitzStephen or to his heirs the a transcript of the Pipe Roll of Cloyne - the Carew (Raymond de Carew also called most important medieval document relating Raymond 'le Gros' the Fat) was the lands of the Diocese of Cloyne. We can- FitzStephen's eventual heir in Wexford and not blame Caulfield if his printer decided to East Cork. This is how the Carews came to 'improve' the product by 'correcting mis- dominate Imokilly until the mid-1300s when takes' in the manuscript submitted to him by they fell foul of the king. So, it seems that Caulfield. Fortunately, in the 1990s, Paul East Cork News & Advertiser the Harpurs of Bannow came over in 1169 McCotter and Kenneth Nicholls produced a and got stuck in the mud of south Wexford properly corrected edition of the Pipe Roll Upcoming Publication Dates for eight hundred years or more! And the on behalf of the Cloyne Literary and Harpur of Ballinacurra may have been Historical Society. It contains a wealth of July 1st, July 15th, July 29th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 AGHADA GAA Inch Rovers Club Cars on the move, parents being pulled in Finally last Friday evening we held the Rebellette Summer Camp U12 Rovers team had an impressive win every direction and children having fun finals of our 2020 football U10 parish Exciting news for our u6 to u14 players. over a gallant Fermoy team on Sunday and getting much needed exercise, we leagues that were halted due to the pan- Rebellette Summer Camp is taking place morning. The early 10am start didn't wouldn't have it any other way, yes folks demic. A fantastic atmosphere was creat- at Killeagh pitch on July 26th & 27th, 10 bother this bunch as they put on a great the games are back with a bang and in ed in Rostellan with quality matches and am to 2:30 pm on both days. Online reg- performance of football and team play to full throttle. They say a good start is half the sounds of popular music blaring from istration only please - come away with a good win to start the the battle and we got off to a flyer as our the speakers giving an almost festival feel https://forms.gle/7NL6SNw4BDYuQ82u5 season off on the right note. Next U12 2nd U15 team were first into to the occasion. New Players Welcome and Needed! Rover's outing is another away game action and came away with the spoils Our esteemed president JohnT New players welcomed at all levels. We against Aghada on Friday evening, June against Carrigtwohill in a entertaining Motherway was on hand to give out the would love to hear from you. Please con- 18th @ 6.45pm. match played in Rostellan. Next up were trophies and lead mentor Pa O' Connor tact Sheila Dennehy (086 409 6735) for Our U12 Red and White teams played our U12 hurlers who travelled to Killeagh thanked the club, the coaches and the the contact details of your relevant team two challenge matches versus Youghal Itas and put up a mighty performance los- parents for their unwavering support and manager. last Sunday evening. Balmy sunshine ing narrowly to the hosts, albeit after especially the players who gave of their We are particularly seeking new mem- still prevailed however did not stop the emptying the bench and showing enough all once again. Juvenile chairman PJ bers at our Senior and Junior levels. girls from displaying wonderful skills and promise that augurs well for the future. Hurley thanked our sponsors of the finals Training on Mondays and Thursdays @ did the Club proud. Great fun and team- Our U18 hurlers were out of sorts and lost Anthony of Hydes and Aiden of East Cork 6:45 pm for these categories. Leagues work shown. to a much stronger Bride Rovers outfit. In Crane hire, he thanked the referees junior starting for this level from June 18th so Our u16s had their first League game last truth Aghada were well off the pace and a whistlers Cormac Walsh and Óisín don't delay! Monday night (14th) away to Glanmire. big improvement will be needed here Counihan as well as Pat O' Connell and Welcome Return of the Games Scores unavailable at time of editorial going forward. The complete opposite JohnT Motherway for the outstanding Great to see the league and challenge submission. Updates on our Facebook can be said of our U13 hurlers who com- work on our club grounds. The Hurling matches kicking off. Our Senior team had page. Please check out our Facebook prehensively defeated Cobh in a one- equivalent takes place next Friday their first challenge match of the year last page for team photos. sided encounter. Then last Saturday evening. Friday evening away to Abbeyside. Fast There is nothing like game time to get the evening in a much eagerly awaited paced game and superb football played adrenalin flowing! Bring on the long sum- encounter our U15 hurlers took to the The matches and training will continue by both sides. Division 1 League fixture mer evenings. field away to Glen Rovers in our first pre- apace so keep an eye on the club website game is taking place on Sunday evening Very Last Call for Club Registrations mier 1 hurling match since 2014. Aghada Aghadagaa.com for upcoming fixtures (June 20th) versus Aghada in Aghada. We would appreciate if all players, coach- started brightly with a cracking goal from and results as the foot stays firmly on the A Junior game is taking place this Friday es, helpers and non players could regis- corner forward Jude Devoy and points accelerator, and the best of luck to every- night (June 18th) @ 7:30 pm in ter as soon as possible on the LGFA's from James Hurley, Tomas Condon and one doing exams at the moment in this Rathcormac versus Bride Rovers. portal- www.foireann.ie. Samuel O' Driscoll put Aghada in a good important time in their lives. Sin a bhfuil Our under 9's and 10's had their first Please note that the guidelines state that position at the first water break on a games of the year last Saturday in fabu- only registered players can play. scoreline of Aghada 1-3 Glen Rovers 1-2. Results lous sunshine. As our league had not Inch Rovers Mothers and Others However, the loss of centre back Seán U15 Hurling Aghada (2) 1-15 Carrigtwohill started yet we had challenge matches at Recreational football training has Santos O' Sullivan to two soft yellow 0-13 home with Comeragh Rangers. Forty five resumed for the 2021 season. Training is cards did not help Aghada's cause. U12 Hurling Aghada 3-4 Killeagh Itas 4-6 girls made up three Inch Rovers teams on Monday evenings at 8pm. Ladies of Despite this Aghada still led at the break U18 Hurling Aghada 0-11 Bride Rovers 2- and they all played three games. The girls all abilities and fitness levels are more by a point. The numerical advantage 26 played fantastic football and had great than welcome for some light exercise, fun began to take its toll despite the best U13 Hurling Aghada 20-10 Cobh 0-2 fun. and a little bit of socialising. Contact efforts of Hugh Mulcahy and Ronan U15 Hurling Aghada (1) 1-12 Glen Our U12 teams were away on Sunday Emma O Connor for more details on (086 Devoy in defence and the Glen ran out Rovers 6-8 last for their challenge matches, playing 057 7020). worthy winners in a hard fought physical Go Games Fermoy and Youghal respectively. Our battle that will certainly stand to our lads Parish Leagues finals for the challenges ahead. Fixtures: Also over the weekend our U7, U8, U9, Friday 18th U13 Football Aghada V KILLEAGH U10 & U11 hurlers were in action home Passage 19:00 Rostellan By Tricia Treacy match v Fr. O'Neills. After a shaky first and away to Kilara Óg a Kilworth/ Araglen Saturday 19th U15 Football Div 1 Aghada five minutes, the girls eventually got into combination. Great excitement and lots of V Youghal 12:00 Rostellan What a great week where all our teams their stride and came out on top against a skill on show as our young camáns pulled Saturday 19th U16 Football Aghada V were back in action beginning their hard-working Fr. O'Neills team. This was on the green jersey and gave of their best Kiltha Óg 17:00 Rostellan league campaigns. good preparation for what seemed a in the summer sunshine. Sunday 20th U15 Football Valley Rovers UNDER 16's daunting task of taking on Glen Rovers V Aghada 12:00 Brinny Our Under 16s played their first league away in the first League match of the game on Wednesday evening. They trav- year. This team had no need to worry elled to Douglas scoring 4-7 in a very however as the result was never in doubt, enjoyable and competitive game. Some with the girls putting in excellent perform- fantastic skills on display from both teams ances all over the field. A great start to the on a night that saw Killeagh win their first year for a talented group of girls. Our league game of the season. Well done to U11's play a challenge match next all the players for their efforts and their Wednesday and the U12 League action mentors Isabel McCarthy. James continues against near neighbours Heffernan and Adrian Budds. Youghal on Monday 21st. Well done UNDER 14's again to the girls and their mentors Len Our U14's played and won their first O'Regan, Johnno O Connor, Cian U15 before match in Glen on Saturday league game in glorious sunshine in Páirc Fogarty, Orla O'Regan and Olivia Scully. Uí Chinnéide on Saturday, Banteer were SENIORS their opposition. The girls played with Our Senior panel begin their league cam- great heart and enthusiasm in a very paign with an away game in Ballygarvan competitive game. The final score 3-10 to on Wednesday week and will be busy 2-5. Thanks to Banteer for a sporting with games each week going forward. encounter. Well done to the girls and their JUNIOR TEAM mentors Kieran Scully, Gráinne Our junior team will line out in their first Fitzgerald, Eoin O'Driscoll and Brian game on Friday 18th away to Inniscarra. Kearney. CORK SENIOR CAMOGIE UNDER 12's The Seniors were beaten in the league After a long wait our Camogie season semi final by Galway after extra time 1-19 finally kicked off with a busy week for our to 1-17. Chloe, Laura and Hannah played U12s. On Monday 7th, they played their their part in a closely contested game. first game of the year with a challenge email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 Aghada Camogie Report AOIFE COOKE CORK - CITY SPORTS MNA Programme - TESCO Hurl With Me committee member for Aghada Early on Sunday morning, Aghada Community is Jen Ruthledge and more ATHLETICS PERSON OF THE MONTH Camogie Club commenced The National details to follow in July. This is the sev- MNA Programme in Rostellan GAA enth year hosting this very worthy By John Walshe Looking forward to Saturday August 7th Grounds. With such glorious weather, fundraising and awareness event to sup- and to Sapporo, 800km north of Tokyo, some of our participants availed of a stay- port families that are touched by CAN- Just two days before flying out to Utah where the Olympic women's marathon is cation and were unable to attend. We CER. To date over €195,000 have being for her pre-Olympic preparation, Aoife set to take place, Aoife thinks the stan- were delighted to welcome a very enthu- collected by the Midleton Relay for Life Cooke was the April recipient of the dard there will be immense. "Obviously siastic group to the forest field who team. In 2020 the group managed to col- Cork City Sports Athletics Person of everyone had to run 2:29:30 or faster to enjoyed the basic skills of camogie being lect €34,000 through virtual fundraising. the Month Award following her get there so I think it will be of the highest demonstrated by Ursula. The benefits of sparkling marathon performance in standard ever. It's going to be a very dif- this initiative is to provide a FUN and 2021 Games BEGIN Cheshire. ferent Olympics to what we've been used SOCIAL interaction of peers within our Rostellan GAA Fields are VERY BUSY to seeing on television previously but the community. The learning of new skills and due to match and training schedule for There - as featured in the East Cork restrictions hasn't diluted the quality. developing confidence, which will enable ALL teams. . Aghada Camogie, Ladies News & Advertiser of May 6th - Aoife them to promote camogie to the next gen- Football, GAA Juvenile and Senior Clubs recorded a time of 2:28:36 which not only "I know I'm going over racing in a very eration of players. The first Skill that our are close to 50 teams enjoying the bril- moved her to fourth on the Irish all-time high quality race but, at the end of the Club Secretary (Tanya) had to learn was liant facilities. A million words of gratitude list but was also well inside the qualifying day, it's the Olympic Games and I'll take it HOW to Tie Her Helmet!!!! must be given to so many Men/Women standard for the Tokyo Olympics. as it comes. I suppose I would like to involved in Coaching and to the commit- improve on the time that I did in Cheshire, Relay for Life ted Club Officers and Committee Speaking at the presentation at The River how much I can do in that short space of Midleton Relay for Life 2021 have invited Members that keep everything ticking Lee Hotel, Aoife expressed her delight at time I'm not sure, but I'm giving myself Aghada GAA Committees to support over. receiving the prestigious monthly award every chance by going away to Utah and Event which will be held in Midleton CBS for the third time: "I received one in 2016 training in the conditions there." Grounds on the weekend of September EVERY SUPPPORT MUST BE GIVEN when I won the All-Ireland novice cross- the 18th/19th , and will be in line with TO AGHADA GAA CLUB SHOP AND country and then I got it in October 2019 Following her Cheshire triumph, she has Government Guidelines. Our contact GAA CLUB LOTTO when I became the national marathon been much in demand but did manage champion. few trips back to the seaside town. "Yes, we celebrated to the extent that we are "But I suppose the pinnacle of the sports allowed to at the moment, I went back of athletics is to have made it to the home to Youghal and did my quarantine Olympics, so that's a huge deal for me. there and they had a little cake and a few The last year or year-and-a-half every- celebratory drinks," she explained. thing was uncertain with all the races can- celled and everything like that so it feels Apart from a Sport Ireland grant, Aoife is like it was a long time coming so it was a entirely self-funded so she was delighted huge relief and a huge joy when I crossed to receive some recent sponsorship. the finish line and got the time." "Coming up to Cheshire I suppose I was by myself but now I'm receiving a nice bit After a few weeks of recovery, Aoife is of help from the people of Cork and the now back in full training which includes an people of Youghal. extended period of preparation in the USA at Kaysville, Utah. "It's at 7,000 feet "The Youghal Business Alliance gave me Early Sunday morning Aghada Camogie Club headed to Rostellan GAA Grounds to and my coach coaches a number of peo- a little bit of funding as did Youghal Credit roll out the National Camogie MNA Programme for FUTURE COACHES!!!! Thanks to ple over there so I'll link in with them. I Union and then Ger Flanagan, who used Urusla (Coach) Kim & Vera for coordinating same - As some participants were avail- won't race between now and the to coach me in Youghal, is helping me out ing of a staycation W/E, we will have 2nd session next Sunday 20th at 9.20 am in Olympics, I'll just focus on the training." as well as I'm now an ambassador for Forest Field - Boardwalk Coffee."

On Wednesday last Aghada U13 Camogie Team (from last years League decider) travelled to Youghal to play the local team. On the night Aghada came out winners with great skill wasvdisplayed by both teams- Thanks to Mentors and everyone involved for supporting the teams.

Best Wishes to the Friends and Aghada Camogie Players who are sitting their Aoife Cooke, Cork City Sports Athletics Person of the Month for April, pictured Leaving Cert. over the coming weeks in this photo taken a few years ago!!!! with Tony O'Connell, Chairman, Cork City Sports Committee email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 Claycastle P&P Club Midleton GAA, Ladies Football Since being able to open at the end of Then we had a club sponsored 4ball April after the recent lockdown, there has results 1st Nett John Clifford & Tom and Camogie Club been a big uptake on membership which Morris 58Nett. 1st Gross James is great to see. If any one is interested in McCarthy & Declan O Shea 75 Gross. Mega Lotto Results & New Jackpot the year. joining they can pick up membership 2nd Nett Adrian Landers & Helen Landers - Our Lotto Jackpot was €20,000 the forms at the clubhouse or by getting in 60 & a half Nett. 3rd Nett Andy Haydon & numbers 02, 14, 25, Bonus 04. There Fé13 Notes touch by email at Ann O Connor 63Nett. 50 players playing was no winner of the jackpot. Next The Fé13 C3 lads made the short trip to [email protected] or across the two nights. very much appreci- Friday's jackpot will remain €20,000 but is Carrigtwohill last Tuesday evening for the find us on Facebook. ated. going to be 'spiced up'. €20,000 or a VW first C3 hurling match of the year. After a Competitions: Ladies mornings will be starting from Golf 1.0 TSI. With a Recommended on difficult first half where Carrigtwohill were Cub League: We recently played the semi Wednesday 16th at 10-30am & every the Road Price (RORP) of €25,100 it's a dominant, the lads really come into the final stage of our league and Team E other Wednesday from then onwards. bit of a no-brainer but the choice is yours. match in the second half and battled right came out victours on the day. The follow- Green Fees: Many thanks to Blackwater Motors who through to the end. With the spirit shown ing Sunday we played the final which saw We are pleased to announce that from are partnering with us in offering this jack- by the lads throughout the match, we're Team B ( Adrian Landers, Eugene Fox, Tuesday onwards we will be opening for pot. sure that there will be better results over Seamus Murphy, Andrew Haydon) VS. green fees from 12pm till 4pm 7 days a - 4 Lucky Dip Prize Winners this week the coming months. Final score Team E ( John Clifford, Declan O Shea, week. The opening & closing times may were James Nagle, Hayley Tia Wallace, Carrigtwohill 8-09 Midleton 2-03. The John Kenefick, Ann O Connor). With be reviewed at a later date. Please note Gerard Hayes, & Bridie O'Sullivan with panel for the match was: Adam Spillane, Team B straight into the final after winning the following information though for green the first 2 named winners receiving €25 Cuan Twomey, Dara Birdthistle, Fionn the group stages and Team E after play- fees Pat Walsh Paint Vouchers and the later 2 Bohan, Jack Cahill, James Carey, James ing a tough and close semi final the pre- (1) You must sign in & out and give a con- receiving €25 in cash. In total Midleton O'Meara, Jamie O'Donovan, Jason vious week, the final was going to be a tact number. GAA will give out local business vouchers Morley, Michael Allegrini, Michael Barrett, hard one to call. Its was a close & hard (2) 4 players maximum per group to the value of €3,800 every year as part Patrick Collins, Patrick O'Dowd, Peader fought contest but Team E came out top (3) There will be no club hire facility avail- of our "Shop Local, Buy Local" campaign. Egan, Rian Casey, Riain McCormack, and took the title of league winners. This able, so you will have to have your own - How to play: Tickets are on sale at Pat Ruairi O'Riordan, Sean Gregory. Thanks year's league was very kindly sponsored clubs. Balls & tees will be for sale at club- Walsh Paints, Chadwicks, Frank Murphy to Peader, Riain and Jack from the Fé12 by T & M Fitzgerald Builders & Perks house. Butchers, Murphy's Pharmacy, Crowley group who helped us out on the night. Amusement's. Thank you to both spon- (4) Aged 8 upwards allowed on the Butchers, or buy online, through sors and the sponsorships were very course. Anyone under 14 years of age will Klubfunder, at The first P1 Hurling match of the year was much appreciated. have to accompanied by a responsible https://www.klubfunder.com/Clubs/Midlet a home fixture against Sarsfields last Next on our competition calendar was our adult who must pay green fees. Proof of on%20GAA/lotto select your numbers Friday evening. After a promising opening very popular 3ball scramble which was age may be required. This is very differ- and number of draws to play. You can buy quarter there was only the minimum held on Wednesday evening last. We had ent from the normal way we operate but an annual ticket by selecting "50" from between the teams at the first water 33 competitors playing in the competition at the moment this is our plan and hope the "Number of Draws" to Play dropdown. break. However, in the second quarter which was absolutely fantastic to see. you all understand with everything that's the visitors scored two goals to see the Everyone enjoyed the evening and some going on at the moment. Junior B Hurling Notes half time score of 2-06 to 0-05. With the great pitch & Putt was played. The win- Finally during the lockdown alot of work 2020 - Junior B Hurling - Eammon aid of a slight breeze the visitors were ners on the night were 1st Joe Butler, has been done on the course to help Fleming Cup 1961 dominant in the third quarter, scoring 3-05 Eugene Fox, Pat Cambridge. 2nd John improve it even more. A big thank you to Midleton 1:17 Youghal 1:13 in this period. However, credit to the lads Kenefick, Brian Fitzgerald, Ann O Connor. all those that helped out in any way shape Great win for our Junior B Hurlers as they who never gave up and finished the 3rd Peter Roche, Martin O Regan, Paddy or form. Its much appreciated. The course beat Youghal in Castlemartyr last match strongly scoring 1-03 in the last Mangan. The competition was kindly is in fantastic shape at moment and let's Saturday afternoon. Next up is Blarney in quarter. There will be better days ahead sponsored by Youghal Pharmacy, which hope it stays. the County section. for this group of players no doubt. Final once again it was score Midleton 1-09 Sarsfields 6-14. Next Fé8 Notes match for the Fé13 group is an away foot- Youghal Golf Club There was much excitement at Clonmult ball match v Kiltha Óg on Friday 18th. Park on Saturday morning last as the first Ladies - Results Cotter (26) 30p b9 16, 4 Miriam Whyte Fé8 hurling match of the year took place Camogie Wed 19th May - Ladies Club (42) 29p b9 16 with Bishopstown the visitors. We had 40 This week saw Camogie return to play Competition; 1 Vina OLeary (22) 33p, 2 11 Hole Competition: Winner Eileen young magpies wearing the famous black with matches beginning for most age Beanie Cronin (25) 33p b9, 3 Sheila Farrell 18p and white spread across 6 teams. All groups.We had a great game to start, at Morrison (28) 32p b9, 4 Mel Mythen (27) Sat 29th & Sun 30th May - Ladies matches were very exciting with some home in Clonmult on Monday last 7th 32p Competition: 1 Roisin Connolly (4) 29p great skill on display as the lads continue June with the U12 girls edging out the Friday 21st May - 11 Hole Friday - 11 Hole Competition: Winner to improve. Keep up the good work and Barrs by a single point on a score line of Competition: Winner : Mary M Coleman Mary Murray (37) 19p the practice at home. Thanks to everyone 3:05 to 3:04. Excellent displays all round 18p Wed 2nd June - Eileen Murphy who came to show their support for the against a strong Barrs team. Well done to Wed 26th May - Ladies Club Foursomes: 1 Roisin Connolly Mary lads. Thanks to Bishopstown for making all the girls and their management on a Competition: 1 Norma OKeeffe (27) Kenefick playing off (12) 71p: 2 Loretto the trip and for the very sporting matches. superb first match ! We look forward to 35p, 2 Vina OLeary (23) 30 b918, 3 Celia Morrison Trish Treacy playing off (17) 72p We will be back training on Tuesday night many more days like this . with football training at Park South. Next Congratulations to Kerrie Morey who cap- Saturday will be an away trip to tained the team on the day, well done Michael Carruth set for Cobh Ballincollig for the first football match of Kerrie! Olympic boxing gold medalist from Munster. The others are in Dublin, Barcelona 1992 Michael Carruth will be Athlone and Letterkenny. The establish- guest of honour at Cobh golf club on July ment of the Brú na Farraige home will 9th bring the number of bedrooms for home- Cobh Branch ONE will host the ONE Golf less veterans to 54 or almost 20,000 bed Classic which will take place on Friday, nights per year. 9th July 2021 in Cobh Golf Club. The Cobh Branch is particularly seeking The Golf Classic is being run in support of funding for the fitting out and furnishing of the Brú na Farraige Hostel for Homeless the bedrooms, etc. in the hostel. The Veterans and Veterans Support Centre approx. cost of fully furnishing a bedroom (VSC). is in the region of €3,000. Brú na Farraige is currently under con- Teams consisting of members of ONE, struction and will provide ensuite accom- the Defence Forces and the wider Golfing modation for five homeless veterans. Community (or any mix of the foregoing) The VSC will be a place to meet com- are welcome. rades or to seek information and advice. Entry per team of three is only €90. This will be the fourth ONE hostel for Cobh Branch also welcomes sponsorship homeless veterans and the first in for Greens and Tee-boxes. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 Corkbeg Reports Youghal's Jake O'Brien makes the most Ladies Football: the half time score 0-0. of dream move to Crystal Palace F.C. Thanks to everybody who came out to Carrigtwohill were quickly to the fore tak- support our Ladies Football recruitment ing the lead just 2 minutes into the sec- FROM ARDRATH PARK - THE HOME from all his coaches. We at Youghal day on Sunday afternoon. We were ond period. A second goal quickly fol- OF YOUGHAL UNITED AFC - TO SEL- United AFC would like to express our delighted with the interest and enthusi- lowed HURST PARK gratitude to Jake for giving up his free asm shown by everyone. So many smiles Corkbeg dug into their reserves with Jack - THE HOME OF CRYSTAL PALACE time to visit his former club. and so much positivity. Mulcahy and Aesa Murphy putting in big F.C. If you couldn't make it on Sunday after- performances for the Beg. With 10 min- We would also like to wish him every suc- noon, either as a potential volunteer or as utes to go, a through-ball found Tristan Jake returned to Ardrath Park recently to cess for the next chapter in his career and a player, don't worry; you can still get in Ward, who buried it into the back of the talk to Youghal United's current under 14 we look forward to one day seeing him contact with us on Facebook or give Brian net. Time ran out and Carrigtwohill went squad. Jake told the lads how he once week in and week out in the Premier Murphy a holler at 0879345962. We'll be home with a 2-1 win. played here and how much he learned League. back to you soon with a plan of action, so stay tuned. U-13Div6 - Corkbeg A 7 Mallow A 4 Corkbeg U13 Div 6 team had a hard Corkbeg Junior Team: fought 7-4 win at home to Mallow on Corkbeg will continue training on Sunday morning. Wednesday nights in Whitegate in prepa- Corkbeg went ahead with a goal from the ration for the new AUL season, which dangerous Aiden O Brien. Soon after, begins on the weekend of 23rd/24th/25th Shay Forde, added a second to put of July. If you are interested in joining the Corkbeg into a comfortable lead. panel for the forthcoming AUL season, Oscar Murphy soon added a third before please contact 0833404344 for more Mallow played their way back into the information. game. But, every time Mallow scored, Corkbeg came back strongly. U-13Div1: Corkbeg 1 Carrigtwohill 2 Two quick second half goals from Shay Carrigtwohill were the visitors to Forde effectively put the game to bed. Whitegate to take on Corkbeg in the first Matt Warne got a deserved goal midway league fixture after lockdown. thorough the second half, before a Will O Pat O'Brien with his grandson Crystal Palace player Jake O'Brien and Anthony The Division 1 encounter was tight all the Mahony goal put the icing on the cake for Horgan - Youghal United AFC U14 manager at Ardrath Park football grounds way through the first half with Josh the home side. Youghal, County Cork, on Friday, 4th June, 2021. McCarthy and Adam Lewis prominent in Captain Max Daly, Alex Buckley & Nathan attack. The defence marshalled by Cillian Tynan all impressed Scanlon and Cian Moore held strong with DUNGOURNEY GAA LOTTO top now and scored five more points Lotto results May 31st 2021; Numbers before the second water break in what drawn 18 19 25 26. No Winner; Lucky was a productive third quarter for us ,the dips 5x€20, Alana Denny, Ann Ahern, score now 2-15 to 9 points. David Hegarty, Bill Ahern, Frank Hegarty Dungourney continued to be the better Jackpot going forward €2,700. team in the final quarter aided by a Lotto results 7th June 2021: Numbers Kildorrery player getting a second yellow drawn 14 21 24 25. No winner. Lucky dips card for a late pull on Ryan with ten min- 5 x €20, Mary Connery, Sean Kelleher , utes to go. Johanna Lane, Maurice Lane, Joan Both teams emptied their benches in the Twomey. Jackpot going forward €2900. remaining minutes but Dungourney were The Lotto can be played on line so give it on top and finished the match winning on a go if your not in you can't win!!!!! a score line of 2-22 to 0-13. RESULTS Team, Shane Casey,Warren McCarthy, Corkbeg U-13 v Carrigtwohill Red FM Intermediate hurling league 5B Brian Rogers,Martin Wall, Colm Griffin, Dungourney 2-22. Kildorrery 0-13 Niall Motherway, Mike Leahy, Cormac It was great to get back to action on Griffin, Shane Hegarty, Sean Hegarty, Saturday evening last when the Ryan Denny, Brian Forbes, Kyle Waites, Intermediate hurlers proved too strong for Jack Griffin, Niall Flynn. Subs used Kildorrery in the first round of the Red FM Kieran Geaney ,Conor Padden ,Niall 5B hurling league. McGrath and Diarmuid O Sullivan A new season a new team as Martin FIXTURES Denny and his selectors were without five Red FM 5 B Hurling league of last years team through injury ,work Dungourney v Iniscarra in Dungourney on and house building ! Sunday June 27th at 12 Am. Dungourney started well though and in East Cork Junior B Hurling League what was a tit for tat affair over the first fif- Dungourney V Youghal in Youghal teen minutes they slowly but surely set- on Sunday June 27th at 6 pm. Corkbeg U-13'A' v Mallow tled and were good value for a seven FACEBOOK points to three point lead at the water Remember to keep an eye on our break. Facebook page Dungourney CLG for any Ballymore-Cobh athletes in training The lads were hurling well all over the changes in fixtures etc. field and were exchanging points with You can also see the Dungourney GAA Kildorrery when just before half time a notes on the East Cork Board webpage strong run by Kyle Waites resulted in him under News. being brought down for a penalty which CLUB GEAR was duly dispatched to the net by Ryan As we are back playing matches maybe it Denny . would be a good time to buy some Three points from Sean Hegarty and Dungourney club gear. minors from Shane Hegarty ,Kyle and a There is a dedicated Dungourney GAA Mike Leahy free coupled with four from page on the O Neills Ireland website ,you Ryan sent us in at half time leading by 1- will get what ever you need there. 10 to 6 points. CLUB MAIN SPONSORS EAST CORK The second half was only three minutes CRANE HIRE AND RIGNEY BROTHERS Group of young Ballymore-Cobh athletes who took part in a training session at old when Jack Griffin burst through for GARAGE. Marlog wood on Saturday last. Dungourney's second goal .We were on email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

4th Anniversary 22ND ANNIVERSARY With love we remember BYRNE Michael (Mick) Cherished memories of a dear husband, brother and friend, Teddy, Seward late of Breeda, Killeagh who died on June 17th, 1999. RIP.

A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on him. of Upper Aghada who sadly passed away June 21st 2017 Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him,

Just close your eyes and you will see You always had a smile to share, All the memories that you have of me A laugh, a joke, a time to care. Just sit and relax and you will find A wonderful nature, warm and true, I’m really still there inside your mind These are the memories we have of you,

Don’t cry for me now I’m gone Sadly missed and always remembered For I am in the land of song by Esther, Nora, Mary, Josie, Ann, There is no pain, there is no fear their families, relatives, So dry away that silent tear many friends and neighbours.

Don’t think of me in the dark and cold For here I am, no longer old I’m in that place that’s filled with love In loving memory of a dear brother, Teddy, late of Known to you all, as “up above” Breeda, Killeagh, who died on June 17th, 1999.

Still loved and missed by your loving wife and family xxx Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say. We will hold you in our hearts forever, Always remembered by Finbarr, Ann, Michael, until we meet again xxx Teresa, Noreen, Eamon, Aine and Dominic.

15th Anniversary In loving memory of a dear wife 15th Anniversary and wonderful mother Remembering my sister-in-law Pauline Stack Pauline Stack Ballinacurra, Ballinacurra, who sadly passed away who sadly passed away on 6th June 2006 on 6th June 2006

A smile for all, a heart of gold, Good was your heart in friendship sound, The very best this world could hold, Loved and respected by all around, Never selfish, always kind, A beautiful life came to an end, Those are the memories you left behind You died as you lived, everyone's friend.

Loved and sadly missed by Maurice, Tracy, Mossy, Always remembered by Anthony, Laura and your grandchildren Teresa and Brian Kennedy Ellie and Ryan email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Noel Treacy Stephanie Domeney Ballinteosig, Killeagh Midleton, Crocane Rostellan Who passed away on 27th June 2020 26th December 1975 - 25th June 2020

As we remember Stef on her 1st anniversary, we her family would like to As we loving remember Noel on his first anniversary, we his fam- thank all those who sympathised and supported us on our loss. ily wish to express our deep gratitude for the great kindness and support shown to us following the sudden sad loss of Noel. Thanks to all who attended the removal and Funeral, provided refresh- ments, sent mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes with special Because of Covid restrictions many could not join us for Noel's thanks to the Domeney, Moynihan and Walsh families. funeral but we really appreciated and were greatly touched by all the letters, mass and sympathy cards, online condolences, mes- We would like to thank the staff of Dr Motherway's Surgery, South Infirmary, CUH, Marymount and the Daffodil Nurses for the care to Stef sages and phone calls we received. throughout her illness and in her final days. Also, thanks to Fr Killeen and to Hyde's Funeral Home for the sensitive and professional handling of the We would like to thank everyone who stood outside the church, arrangements and Funeral Mass. the graveyard and those who lined the funeral route. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude and Our sincere thanks to Fr. Tim Hazelwood for the lovely ceremony appreciation to all. and to Tish and Ger for the beautiful singing at the funeral mass. Thank you to Anthony and all at Hyde's Undertakers for their We thought of you today but that is nothing new, kindness, support, compassion and professionalism. We thought about you Yesterday and the days before that too. We think of you in silence we often speak your name, As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest grat- Your memory is a keepsake from which we will never part, itude. God has you in his arms we have you in our heart.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Forever in our hearts with love Mam, Dad, Daughters Katie, Aimee, Orla Noel's First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday June and Emma, Grandsons Adam and Lochlann, Brother Jonathan, Sisters 27th at St Patrick's Church Inch at 9.30am. Ann-Marie and Louise, Nieces Reece and Leah, Partner Adie and family friends Susie, Brian, Kieran, Trevor, Kevin, Aoife, Ciara and Ken.

IN MEMORIAM 8th Anniversary Helen O'Neill, In Loving Memory Of Maurice Kenneally Late of 50 Raheen Park, Youghal, 8th Anniversary who died on June 15th, 2013 In fond and loving memory of Helen, Sadly missed and always remembered by a kind, dear wife and mother who died on your loving family. June 24th, 2013. I did not know that I could cry The dearest mother, So many pitiful tears, The kindest friend, Thinking of your smiling face, One of the best That I’ve loved through the years. Whom God could lend. But somewhere in the hurt and pain, Loving, thoughtful, The love of God shines through Gentle and true, And helps me come to realise, Always willing I’ll one day be with you. A kind act to do. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Charles, Amanda, Always loved and fondly remembered by your wife Sheila, daughters Frances, Pat and Cha & their families. Catherine, Shirley and Michelle, grandchildren and son-in-laws. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021

IN MEMORIAM Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In the past , I have asked for many special favours, take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken 5th Anniversary heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, Jim Flavin it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this for three days, promise publication & favour will Killeagh Road, Youghal be granted. M.C. Who died 22nd June 2016

May the winds of Heaven blow softly, Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus And whisper so you’ll hear, In the past , I have asked for many special favours, We will always love and miss you, take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, And wish that you were here. it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this for three days, promise publication & favour will Your love will light our way, be granted. A.H. Your memory will forever be with us.

Always loved and remembered by your wife Mary, son Brian, daughters Jean, Nicola and Clare and grandchildren

Acknowledgement & 2nd Anniversary

In loving memory of Aileen Coyne 3 Copperalley Close, Youghal who passed away Midleton 2020 East Cork on June 14th 2019 JBHC Winners On this anniversary we lovingly remember Aileen, a Wonderful Wife, Daughter, Daughter in Law, Sister, Sister in Law, God Mother, Aunty, Cousin, Friend and Colleague. Mike and all the family wish to express our deep gratitude for your kindness and sympathy. Your support throughout helped us all with the heart breaking loss of Aileen after a very short illness.

Our thanks to Father Winkle and Father Aidan Crowley for offi- ciating at the funeral mass and to Canon Brown for his prayers at the removal service. Thanks to Caroline Fraher for the beautiful singing and music.

Thank you to all the staff at CUH working with Mr Power and his team. To the wonderful staff at Marymount who looked after Aileen with the greatest kindness, dignity and respect. Thank you to Dr Nasir Rafique, the local community nursing team and Murphy's pharmacy for their great help and support. Billy O Shea Capt Midleton accepting the Eamon Fleming Cup from Richard Fitzgerald Dev Officer East Cork GAA after defeating Youghal in the 2020 Thanks to Colin and Billy at Egan's Funeral Home for their pro- JBHC Final Photo Denis O Flynn fessional care, kindness and courtesy at all times. Thank you to everyone who supported Mike and all the family with a kind word or kind thought in any other way during Aileen's illness and passing. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intentions.

Aileen We Love and Miss You Always. Remembering "life is not forever but love is" Until we meet again Be Happy Our Queen Midleton East Cork Junior B Hurling Champions following their victory over Youghal on Sunday last Photo Denis O’Flynn email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgment and First Anniversary In loving memory of Bridget Henley Lower Aghada, Co.Cork and Tallow, Co.Waterford whose first anniversary occurs on June 23rd, 2021.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by husband Peter, sons Robert, Steven, John and Don, granddaughter Lucy and all her brother's, sister's, family and friend's.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear; And no one heard the footsteps, In Loving Memory of Of angels drawing near. The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest; Marie O’Keeffe His garden must be beautiful, late of Kilcoran Park, Youghal, Co. Cork He only takes the best. who died on 20th June 2020 The family of Bridget would like to thank everyone for their We the family of the late Marie O'Keeffe wish to acknowledge the many condolences and prayers over the past 12 months, it has been much expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following appreciated. An anniversary mass will be held in the Church of the our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to family, friends, neighbours Immaculate Conception, Tallow on Saturday 26th of June at 630pm. and well-wishers who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. To those who came to sympathise, send cards, mass bouquets, phoned or left messages of condolences we are truly grateful. Sixth Anniversary A special word of thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the Mercy Hospital Cork for their kindness, respect and professionalism shown to Marie during her final days. Marie's local medical team Dr Rafique & staff In Loving Memory of and formally Dr Declan O'Callaghan & staff, Alison & staff of Youghal Pharmacy thank you for your professionalism and care. We wish to thank Colin and staff of Egan's for their professionalism, help and guidance. To Fr Bill Birmingham, Ger and Tish for making John Barrett the funeral mass so special. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually please accept A husband, son and brother this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Late of Cork and Wexford The Holy sacrament of the mass has been offered for your intentions. 18th June 2015 Cherished memories of a much loved wife, mother, Nan and best friend Forever in our hearts you'll stay Loved and remembered every day, Loved with a love beyond all telling Though absent, you are always near, Missed with a grief beyond all tears. Still missed, still loved and always dear. Sadly missed by your husband Tom; sons' Mike, Noel, Frank and Alan; sister Noreen; grandchildren Clodagh, Caitríona and Hannah and daughters in law Siobhan and Elaine. Sadly missed by his wife Agnes, son of the late Nora, his sister Margaret, sister in law Bernie. Dave and Graham. Anniversary Mass on 13th June 11am Holy Family Church.

First Anniversary Sixth Anniversary In Loving Memory of Marie O’Keeffe In Loving Memory of late of Kilcoran Park, Youghal, Co. Cork who died on 20th June 2020 Mary Draddy

Your life was one of kindly deeds, Main St. Ballycotton A helping hand for other’s needs,

Sincere and true in heart and mind, We may not see your face, Beautiful memories left behind. Just your picture in a frame, Just a prayer from the family who loved you, But for ever you'll be remembered Just a memory fond and true. In loving hearts You will remain In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you Always remembered by your Sadly missed by Mic, Siobhan, Clodagh, Caitríona & Hannah loving family email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday June 17th, 2021 CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSI- Ken-Co Cleaning Services Ltd. COMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIAL GUTTERING, FASCIA & SOFFIT CLEANED Carpets, Windows, Power Washing All work fully insured Full Fumigation Service Pressure Washing Cleanroom / Factory Rental Property Cleaning Reach & Wash Window Building Cleaning Cleaning System Fire & Flood Carpet & Upholstery HIQA Cleaning Requirements 24 Hour Call Out - All Quotations FREE OFFICE: 024 91233 - SAM COAKLEY: 087 9918474 Email: [email protected]

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Colette Carroll purchasing a Boardwalk Coffee from Ola Burdmain of 'Coffee Ola' at Garryvoe Strand

Noelle Sexton with grand-kids Ella and Joshua at Garryvoe

Liam and Marion O'Gorman from Glanmire enjoying their outdoor meal at Knockadoon

Maeve Motherway and her mother Conor Ryan and Joanne Murphy down Celeste on their local Knockadoon by the sea walk

Cyclists John Broderick and John Terry having a morning break at Broderick’s in Shanagarry

Sheila Joyce with grandchildren Zoe-May and Danielle Sandra O'Connor and daughter Hannah relaxing at the Midleton Farmers' Market