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ISSUE 86 JUNE / JULY 2016 RADIOTHON COFFEE MORNING AT MAYFIELD CDP A HUGE SUCCESS
Mayfield CDP hosted a very successful 96FM Radiothon coffee morning on Thursday, 26th May last in the CDP Community Resource Centre. On a gloriously sunny morning, large numbers attended and enjoyed the fare provided by the staff and management of the CDP. Many thanks to everyone who supported the CDP’s local event which raised €415 for cancer support services in Cork.
IN THIS ISSUE: PLEASE NOTE: Official Opening Details of local courses and services, To guarantee inclusion of items in of Refurbished articles, stories, poems, GAA news, the AUG/SEPT ISSUE of Mayfield United
gardening tips and more! MAYFIELD MATTERS, All-Weather Pitch. please ensure they are submitted NOTE: Mayfield Matters is available Coverage on on the Mayfield CDP website at: before the closing date, which is: Page 4. www.mayfieldcdp.ie MONDAY, 8 AUGUST, 2016
MAYFIELD MATTERS is a local community newsletter produced in the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre by volunteers with the support of the CDP staff; it is funded
through the adverts placed in the newsletter, fundraising and grant allocations.
FRANK O’CONNOR LIBRARY
MURMONT, OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK T: 021-4924935 E: [email protected] Opening Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 - 1.00 and 2.00 - 5.30 Closed Lunchtime 1.00 – 2.00 FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL From January 2016 membership of Cork City Libraries is free to everyone. You can now access our stock of over 500,000 books, journals, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks free of charge. Free wi-fi is also available in Mayfield Library and all Cork City Libraries’ branches.
READ * LEARN * EXPLORE You can borrow up to ten items — whether books, CDs, DVDs at one time, for a period of three weeks. You can renew these items online, by phone or using the Cork City Libraries App which is now available to download for free.
What’s On? Launch of art exhibition by international artist Matthew Thompson on Tues 7 June and the exhibition will run until 2 July. Mayfield Arts ‘Open Studio’ exhibition takes place from 5 to 16 July. Home Instead Senior Care will give a talk on Community Services and options for the retired and elderly on Thursday 9 June at 11.00am
Watch out for our Summer Events for Children during July and August: storytelling, crafts and more. Contact the branch for details.
Mayfield Library Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month 11a.m. New members welcome. Ciorcal Cainte meets on the third Friday of every month at 11a.m. New members welcome.
LIBRARY SERVICES: As well as free wi-fi there are public-access PCs with BOOKS, CDS, EVENTS, internet access; Self-service printing and photocopying; daily newspapers and popular magazines; clubs and LIFELONG LEARNING, PCS, groups, including monthly Book Club and Ciorcal Cainte; study spaces; weekly children’s colouring competition. WIFI FOR ALL AND IT'S FREE.
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GET STREETWISE PERSONAL SAFETY
Avoid public displays of wealth Be aware of your surroundings Keep purse/wallet hidden Avoid travelling alone, where possible Keep cash to the minimum Walk in well lit streets Be alert to pickpockets Avoid dark isolated areas On public transport sit close to driver/door Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to Be alert at ATM machines be home Look for signs of tampering Plan your trip home, arrange a lift or book a taxi in advance Cover your PIN entry Consume alcohol in moderation Be alert to scams, the “helpful friend” Do not attempt to remove any skimming device Carry a fully charged mobile phone For further information or advice please do Be wary when using mobile phones not hesitate to contact Community Garda, Do not get involved in other peoples disputes Helen Courtney at Mayfield Garda Station Do not respond to taunts, snide remarks on 021 4558510. Avoid contact with aggressive or “drunk people.”
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As this newsletter is read by the people of Mayfield, Mayfield C.A.L.P. will be winding down their course provision for the January to June period, but winding up the planning for September 2016 with a new season of educational opportunities.
The Project would like to thank all of the course participants for their commitment to their courses and acknowledge their achievements. Over 15 courses both accredited and non-accredited were provided for the community and funded through the Cork ETB and Cork City Partnership Ltd. The Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN) of which Mayfield CALP is an active member organised a great local event to mark the 13th Lifelong Learning Festival in April.
So if you haven’t engaged with the project yet, please do so in the coming months so you get your place on the course you want to complete. The project is open throughout the summer months and it will have an information stand at the local information sessions that are organised for September 2016 by Mayfield CEN.
Education opportunities in your community…stop …engage… learn.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Information sessions on courses, services & supports for adults in Mayfield.
LOOK OUT FOR THE CALP STAND! Wednesday, 14th September, 2016 - 10am to 1pm and 7 to 8pm CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF REFURBISHED ALL-WEATHER PITCH The official opening of Mayfield United’s refurbished all-weather pitch in Lotamore took place on Wednesday, 1st June. In front of sun-drenched onlookers, President of the FAI, John Delaney, officially opened the facility in traditional fashion, courtesy of a ribbon- cutting exercise.
Other notable attendees at the John Delaney accepting a message ceremony were Lord Mayor Cllr of good luck on behalf of the Chris O’Leary, Cork County Mayor Republic of Ireland Soccer team John Paul O’Shea, Mayfield United for Euro 2016 from members of AFC Chair Tadgh O’Neill and Mayfield United’s boys team. Secretary Adrian Saville. Other Funding for the recently relayed Mayfield United board members facility was secured through the were also present. Department of Transport, The pitch will be open for use to all Tourism and Sport. The relaying club members and all eleven of the Astroturf should see the Mayfield United teams. pitch lasting ten years or more.
Mayfield United AFC’s freshly relayed Astroturf pitch at their President of the FAI, John Delaney, cutting the Lotamore facility. ribbon at the opening ceremony alongside board members of Mayfield United AFC.
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH: NEWS FROM NOWHERE
Michael O’Donnell What if the dream comes true? And if millions unborn shall dwell in the house that I shaped in my heart” Padraig Pearse
A recent TV3 programme, “ The Trial of the Century,” was an attack on the good name of Padraig Pearse. Those so called famous people who acted as the jury will never be able to call themselves by the grand titles bestowed on Pearse: Poet, Playwright, Educationalist, Revolutionary, Freedom Fighter and Patriot. Amid the pageantry of the 1916 centenary the revisionists and west-Brit media were on overdrive to define the Rising as a failed blood lust: omitting the real ideas of the leaders, not least Connolly’s socialism and Pearse’s concept of education.
The latter is worth study, as it helps us to understand not only the crass misinformation being presented to the public about the centenary but also the serious lack within Irish society of a true education system, making the ideological attacks on any progressive thought an easy job. Pearse articulated his views in his article, “The Murder Machine,” written in 1913. While the article was addressing the effect the British-imposed colonial education system had on the natives, its message is as pertinent today, in both the southern Irish state and the northern statelet, with the British education system being one of the main barriers to developing integration among young people of the two main communities divided by British-imposed barriers the modern example of Pearse’s lessons on the Murder Machine.
“Education should foster; this education is meant to repress. Education should inspire; this education is meant to tame. Education should harden; this education is meant to enervate.” With these words Pearse sums up the contradiction facing the education system. The system seeks to take human beings, with their intrinsic desire to learn and develop, and churn them out as semi-sentient beings whose sole purpose is to serve the system. It seeks to create obedience and docility, rather than encouraging the student to better themselves and their society. “The system has aimed at the substitution for men and women of mere things.” The pupils and students within this machine are mere instruments in the grander designs of this system. In our country today we have children learning business studies as a secondary-school subject in preparation for the ever-promoted business degree at the third level, yet we have very little emphasis on studies in citizenship, classes on participating in democracy, or how we can improve ourselves, certainly nothing encouraging membership of Trade Unions. The reason is that it simply does not suit the system to have an educated people; the youth must be apathetic, numb to reality. The school system indoctrinates; it does not foster. Workers are developed only to the degree where they can serve the system; anything else is superfluous. Pearse said, “Our children are the raw material” of this system, an impersonal , inhumane system. He sees little distinction between those, “ordinary slaves”, who are churned out in the school system and the “higher slaves” churned out in the Universities. All are victims of the Murder Machine. The individual can be liberated only by breaking free of the Murder Machine.
Pearse does not advocate an alternative. His suggestion arises from the fact that liberation in the education system is not something foreign to the Irish, or “the way things have always been.” He points to the ancient Irish aiteachas system of education. It was based on a fostering approach, as opposed to the training approach of the Murder Machine. Pearse sought to update this system and introduce it into modern life. What is needed here is not reform, not even a revolution but a vastly bigger thing - a creation. He desired to create a “Boy and Girl” Republic where pupils would have their own officers and participate fully in the decisions the school would take. The school would be tailored to suit the interests and abilities of the students, not visa versa. Pearse did not see this as merely abstract romanticism. He put it into practice in St. Enda’s school for boys and St. Ita’s school for girls, which he founded. He made St. Enda’s bilingual, seeing Irish as paramount in the independence and character of the school and the new education he wanted to create. Doing this in the midst of the cultural revival, he made the school operate in accordance with the movement in society at the time, rather than keeping it Isolated - a vital point. He encouraged the pupils participation in gardening, fostering a love and appreciation of nature and their surroundings. Todays education system has a lot to learn from Pearse. HEALTH ACTION ZONE
Walking for fun every Monday 10am at Roseville Centre, all welcome. This group will continue after the summer months.
Every Tuesday Morning Flower Arranging, 10:30am Roseville Centre all welcome - this also continues for the summer.
Thursday Morning Roseville Centre 10:30am meet and greet group all welcome.
If you need info on any of these programmes contact Patty O’Brien,
Community Health Action Zone Worker, at 0876534419.
Fancy losing weight while eating all your favourite foods - why not join Slimming World Mayfield and find out how.
Group takes place every Thursday in the Mayfield GAA Sports Complex, Riverview Fitness & Leisure Centre, Lotabeg.
Group times are as follows: 9.30am, 11.30am, 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Just choose a time that best suits you and come along.
To find out more why not contact me, Fiona O'Hagan, on 086 8606355 and I can answer any queries or questions you may have.
Love food, love Slimming World!
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All for just €14.99 Large Chicken MAYFIELD CDP COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE 328 OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK
Phone: 4508562 Fax: 4508507 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mayfieldcdp.ie
SERVICES PROVIDED AND SUPPORTED
CDP Mayfield Rainbow Mayfield Mayfield Resource Community Childcare Matters Community Office Adult Service Garden Learning Photocopying Local Project Morning Looking for Faxing, community new (CALP) service. newsletter. members. Laminating,
Typing of See elsewhere There are no Distributed Learn to grow projects, letters, in MAYFIELD MATTERS places available every two organic fruit and C.V’s, binding, vegetables. for CALP’s at present. months. posters, fliers, own article and leaflets. Senior what it offers! Volunteers Alert Alarms for always over 65’s. welcome.
Day-time groups using the centre: Night-time groups using the centre: Monday: Age Action Ireland computer courses (morning) Monday: Haniel Therapy Aisling Services (afternoon) Wednesday: Over-eaters Anonymous Tuesday: Irish Speaking Circle (afternoon) Thursday: Over-eaters Anonymous Friday: Haniel Therapy (morning)
Rooms for hire: The Community Resource Centre has a training/meeting room (20-25 people capacity) which is available for use by individuals and groups. Smaller rooms are also available for use. Contact the resource office for more information.
Computer room: The Community Resource Centre has a computer room with 8 computers with WIFI access which is available to local people to use on a call-in basis. The room is also available for groups to run courses. To find out about this resource please contact the centre’s resource office.
Goodbye to Jerry Ryan who has completed his placement with the project for one day a week (Tuesday) in conjunction with his course in St. John’s Central College. Farewell also to Matthew Morehan who finished his placement (National Learning Network) with the project in April, 2016. However we are delighted that Matthew wants to give some voluntary time with the Mayfield Matters Group. Both Jerry and Matthew worked well with the CDP team and we hope that the skills and knowledge they have developed over the last few weeks will benefit them in their future education and work. Welcome to Mary O’Connell who is giving of her time voluntarily to the Project and to Alan who’s recently joined us on placement.
Buses to Youghal: Once again the CDP team will work with the Mayfield Health Action Zone in the provision of the Youghal day trips. Tickets will be available from reception in the Resource centre from early July ,2016 with the first bus leaving on Thursday, 7th July 2016. Roll on the summer sunshine!
96fm Radiothon: Many thanks to everyone who supported the CDP’s local event to raise funds for cancer support services in Cork. The team in the CDP held a coffee day on Thursday, 26th May 2016 in the Community Resource Centre raising
€415. Roll on the summer… The Community Resource Centre has been really busy during the first 6 months of the year. The team in the reception of the Resource Centre have been working really hard as it has been a particular busy time in relation to typing projects for adults who are completing their further education courses. They have been processing paperwork for the alarms for the elderly ensuring that older people and their families have a greater sense of security in their homes. Along with all of these they are always welcoming and willing to complete photocopying, faxing, laminating and poster/leaflets for the Mayfield community. Mayfield CALP has organised many courses for the community ranging from basic computers to ECDL modules, from personal development to Mindfulness techniques, gardening to craft and a few others thrown in too! Well over 130 adults have benefited from these courses that are funded by the Cork ETB and Cork City Partnership (accredited options). There is no better feeling than to see people enter the Resource centre to commence their course, full of nerves and wonderment about what they will be doing and achieving and see them leave several weeks or months later (depending on the course) with a great sense of achievement, greater confidence and perhaps with a keen eagerness to pursue more educational options or community involvement.
In recent weeks, the CDP Caretaker has been busy tidying up the grounds so the centre looks well and is a welcoming place to come to. Rainbow Childcare has been busy providing care for the community’s little ones and the service is open throughout the summer months. The Community Garden team are watching their vegetables grow and are eager to reap the fruits of their labour later in the summer. So although the centre quietens down during the summer months in relation to courses being offered, it will remain busy with all the other services it offers, especially with families calling in and getting their tickets for the trips to Youghal. Planning and organising will start during the summer months for the new term in September with new initiatives such as a Smoking Cessation Programme, new courses, a community ‘belonging’ event and much more.
SUMMER CLOSING The CDP Resource Centre will be closed the week starting Monday, 15th August 2016 and will reopen on Monday, 22nd August 2016 at 9.30am
For further information regarding any of the above items please contact the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield at 4508562 or call into the centre and we would be delighted to talk to you!
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Monday mornings: 9.30am - 1.30pm Tuesday mornings: 9.30am - 1.30pm Wednesday evenings: 6.00 - 9.00pm
For an appointment or further information, contact Caroline.
Phone: 085 818 8933 or Email: [email protected] MAYFIELD CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE
ROSEVILLE HOUSE OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK Tel: 0761 07 6880
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Question I’m going to take some time off work to look after my children. What effect will this have on my contributions for the State pension?
Answer Under the Homemaker’s Scheme, time you spend out of the workforce caring for children or a person with a disability can be disregarded when calculating your entitlement for a State Pension (Contributory). The scheme came into effect on 6th April 1994 (time spent homemaking before this is not taken into account).
You do not get credits for years spent out of the workforce. Instead these years will be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory). However, you may get credits for the remainder of the year you leave the workforce, and for part of the year when you rejoin the workforce.
A homemaker, for the purposes of the Homemaker’s Scheme is a man or woman who provides full-time care for a child under the age of 12 or an ill or disabled person aged 12 or over. A homemaking year is a year in which you are out of the workforce for the full tax year. Up to a maximum of 20 homemaking years can be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory).
To qualify for a State Pension (Contributory) you must have a minimum yearly average number of contributions from when you entered social insurance to pension age. The Homemaker’s scheme provides that full contribution years spent caring in the home are disregarded in calculating a person's yearly average number of contributions. Take, for example, a woman who started work in 1985, took 10 years out of work to care for children from 1995 to 2005 and then returned to work for another 20 years before retiring in 2025 and applying for a State Pension. Her yearly average would be calculated over 30 years instead of 40 years when the 10 years spent in the home are disregarded.
Further Information Further information on this and other matters is available in confidence from the Mayfield Citizens Information Centre, Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. Telephone: 0761 07 6880
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm, Monday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm. Citizens Information is also available through the Cork City (North) Citizens Information Service at 0761 07 6850, the Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000 or online at www.citizensinformation.ie
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POETRY PAGE The Chaffinch A DATE WITH YEATS (A Sonnet) Maggie L. O’ Shea
Richard Goodison If I met Yeats, what could I say, Across the river on a leafy tree A chaffinch sits and sings his tumbling song about the Ireland of today? The Land he loved and fought for, To offer solace to the fretful throng Of city's passing multitudes. For he In his fantastic, and brilliant way.
In all that summer heat feels happy, free, Could I tell him of hero’s, While humans have to toil the streets among like the ones he knew? And only those who love, and so are strong, Hero’s like his Emmett, Please send poems to: Appreciate the bird's outpouring glee. and his Wolftone too.
[email protected] Why all this music, little chaffinch tell? Could I tell him of people, or just hand them into us Are you in love yourself so late this year, here at the who fight in every way, Or do we witness more profound a thing? to keep his Ireland as it was, CDP Resource Centre For on the Resurrection Day as well, in their time and in their way? (we’ll even type them When all was beauty, all was joy so clear, up for you) Did you not in the morning garden sing?! Would he believe me if I said, they’re few and far between? That the men who ‘run’ Ireland now, The Blackbird are corrupt, and rarely seen. (A Sonnet) While Ireland is in misery, (Begun when I was in my teens/Revised recently) they fill their pockets too.
Richard Goodison Could I tell him of a nation, Oft when the morning's steeped in cloying damp of people with heads hung low, And droplets drip from off the shining leaf because their trust was diminished, There flits, with jaunty flight, in visit brief and swept under the door? Up to a neighbour's branch, a faery tramp, Chaffinch A blackbird gay, whose bill, a gilded lamp, His Ireland now, would break his heart, Pours forth, not yellow light, but golden, lief, Blackbird he would wonder why? Soft-fluted notes, with which the subtle thief Those who speak with silver tongues, Steals my damp spirits from their gloomy cramp. only want to lie.
Though music marvellous came from Mozart's quill No I could not tell him that. And from Liszt's flying fingers seemed miraculously to flow, I’d remind him of Ireland’s beauty, Or rose 'neath Toscanini's guiding rod, Though lovelorn 'Butterfly' may sweetly trill, that at least is the same. And they general public passions, Scorn not the blackbird's humble song, for lo! well they surely still remain. He too receives fair music's power from God. I’d speak to him of Irish people, SAINT PADRE PIO who die so far away, Harry A. O’Shea protecting other nations, brave people of today. The Holy Spirit came on him That wondrous sunny morn, He’d see how other nations, As he knelt in prayer before the cross hold Ireland’s name so high. And the Holy Son of God. Of how they thank their Gods for her, never asking why? A shaft of pain pierced through each hand, like-wise was pierced his feet, I’d tell him people still, Real pain, real wounds and wounded feet, hold him in high esteem, Like Jesus our Loving Lord. and the men who died, to give freedom back to them. The Wounds Saint Padre bore Throughout his Ministry, He’d see that he is honoured, Were true reflections of the ones in the exact same way. Christ bore for you and me. As they were honoured, back in the day. For Christ still bears the Cross today At last I’d tell him easily, In suffering human-kind, how much he and Collins mean, He’ll never, ever leave us. William Butler Yeats how I will hold them in my heart, BOTH NOW AND FOR ALL TIME. for all eternity. MEDAL WINNERS
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IT’S RAINING “LEARNING”
Lifelong Learning Festival Local Event
The showers didn’t dampen the great buzz of learning around Mayfield Library on Wednesday, 13th April last where the 13th Lifelong Learning Festival local event took place. The Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN) once again organised a great morning of participative and interactive showcases of music, dance and drama. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Chris O’Leary, opened the event. City Librarian, Liam Roynane, then said a few words before everyone was welcomed by Frank O’Connor librarian, Rose Smyth.
Right: Michelle Whooley (CEN Chairperson) with the Lord Mayor of Cork, Chris O’Leary, and representatives from the Frank O’Connor Library.
St Patrick’s Girls School’s 4th class opened the morning’s festivities with several songs and this was then followed by a choir from St. John’s BNS. As the morning proceeded the audience welcomed the little ones from St Joseph’s Naoinrí who sang their songs with great enthusiasm. Following this the Newbury House Pre-schoolers sang some of their favourite songs and then they all settled down to listen attentively to Paddy O’Brien, the Story Teller. The 4th year students from the Mayfield Community School read a mixture of poetry and popular songs and this was followed by the 5th class boys from St Patrick’s Boys School who performed a lively rap for 1916. In between all of the performers, the girls from Scoil Mhuire Banrion were able to set up their robotic demonstration which they have received awards for, along with their teacher. The girls were eager to demonstrate how it all worked and were willing to get others involved in trying out the experiment. Great fun was had by all. Stanley Murphy, Mayfield CDP, gave a talk on the Solar System and the young people were more than willing to participate. The final performers of the morning were the 4th class from An Gaelscoil Ghoirt Álainn who performed a dance and it finished the morning’s event on a high note. It was a pleasure to witness such participation from local schools at all levels and all of the young people were well behaved and a credit to their teachers, schools and families. There was such a variety of learning displayed on the morning, we should as a community be proud of what we can do.
On the fringes of the performance area, the Aisling service team were busy providing tea, coffee and sweet treats to everyone who attended. The team spent much time baking and preparing for the event and it is greatly appreciated by the Mayfield Community Education Network.
Additionally there were examples of learning displayed on tables including Mayfield Community Arts Centre and their Cúig artists and artwork, Lotamore Family Resource Centre with their beautiful cross stitch and crochet pieces, the Community Training Centre with excellent displays of timber work, Richard Goodison showcased his own books, Caroline from Haniel Massage was offering free hand and head massages throughout the morning. In another corner, there was bridge playing and flower arranging, all of which are part of the local Health Action Zone (HAZ). Left: Students from the Mayfield Community School with the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Chris O’Leary.
This event was one of over 500 free events that were held over the week from the 11th April to the 17th April with the aim of celebrating learning in Cork City and county. The Mayfield Community Education Network would like to extend a huge thanks to all involved. The network appreciates that the Frank O’Connor Library and its staff were able to provide their building as venue and they were more than willing to help on the day. Thanks to all of the performers on the day and those who showcased their learning. Thanks to the Aisling service for their ‘pop up’ café and for providing such nice treats. Finally thanks to all the Community Education Network members for organising the event. Mayfield was there at the Beginning of the Lifelong Learning Festival thirteen years ago and will hopefully continue on for years to come.
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN) Annual Information sessions on courses, services & supports for adults in Mayfield th Wednesday, 14 September, 2016 - 10am to 1pm and 7 to 8pm CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork Mayfield Matters Meets…
In this feature of the newsletter we take a look at people making a difference in Mayfield and surrounding areas, the aim being to put a face to the name, role and organisation of the people in question. In this edition, Mayfield Matters meets…
Selena Corcoran, Community Employment Participant on the Old Youghal Road Childcare Project
Ardbhaile Community Centre, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork Tel: 021- 4508771 Email: [email protected]
Hi, Selena. Why did you go on a Community Employment Scheme? When I left school I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was 19 years old and on the dole. I attended training courses in the Glen Resource Centre and my tutor at the time told me about Community Employment. I had never heard of Community Employment and I knew nothing about it. When I spoke to the supervisors of the project I knew this was a great opportunity for me.
What are the benefits of Community Employment in gaining a qualification and work experience? As a result of the scheme I secured part time work as a childcare assistant in a Créche for children 1-3 years.
Through the scheme I was supported to get a qualification and relevant childcare work experience which is required to work in any childcare service. I completed QQI Level 5 and Level 6 Childcare training over two years and got a third year post training experience. I also completed short courses like Aistear, HACCP, First Aid and Manual Handling, all courses relevant to working in childcare.
The supervisors helped me to figure out what I wanted to do, they gave me support and advice on courses and how to book in for the courses. The project paid my course fees and also for my books. All I had to pay for was my stationery.
How did the programme benefit you on a personal/ social level? The scheme has given me a sense of purpose, a reason to get out of bed in the morning and got me off the dole. To work in childcare you need your qualifications and experience and I now have that. I have a Level 6 childcare qualification, experience working in childcare and I know I want to work in childcare.
When doing my training I worked 19½hours in the Créche and went to college in the afternoons. The theory from the college work made more sense to me when I was working with the children at the same time. Once I finished my Level 5 I wanted to complete Level 6 as soon as possible. It was hard work but it was worth it for me. It felt great when I received my award certificates.
I am so grateful and happy for the opportunity I got and to all who helped me along the way, especially Eileen, Eilis, Frankie and the Crèche staff for getting me started, because I wouldn’t have been able to do it myself. I didn’t have the information or know anything about getting the qualifications or anything about Community Employment.
How would people go about getting on a Childcare Community Employment scheme? You can check if you are eligible with the DSP and then contact Fiona and Valerie in the Old Youghal Road Childcare Project. The project supports up to 76 childcare participants in 12 childcare services in the Mayfield//Glen/ Ballyvolane area. Snipe and Bullfinches
(Written 1984) Richard Goodison
About half way between the Fox and Hounds Pub at Ballyvolane, about a mile from my home, and the further end of the area called Banduff there can be seen what looks like a waste of dried up grass and clumps of yellowed 'sally-grass'. But this was once a place of adventure for young boys interested in the observation of bird life, for it was a quite large marsh and was once a thriving natural sanctuary for certain kinds of wild birds. This was a dangerous enough place for humans as the heart of the marsh was very treacherous with its deep, muddy pools surrounding large clumps of tall 'sally-grass' as we called it. This was also a place of small willows which decorated themselves with catkins in Springtime, and of spiky hawthorns that bore red fruit in Autumn. Without the centre of the fen the ground was soft underfoot, often hidden by mosses and the habitat of frogs and other small creatures as well as of small, seemingly delicate, native wild flowers. Among the pools could be seen 'water hens' or 'moorhens' and even if they were hidden their peculiar little croaks would give them away. "Moorhens swim in jerks as though someone was pulling them along with a bit of string, their heads bobbing up and down and also their white tails." (Quote from the former ladybird title "British Birds and their nests" by Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald FLS) In walking over the marshy ground one might rouse a snipe which would fly away at a terrific speed, turning and twisting in that zigzag manner which makes this small bird such a difficult and sporting target for the wild fowler with gun. During the mating season the snipe would put on the most wonderful aerial displays over the marshlands and the region would be filled with the loud drumming of their vibrating tail feathers as they wheeled and dived. Then again one might come upon the nest of a lark hidden in an impression in the muddy earth concealed by a clump of grass or moss. And on a fine day he might hear the glorious outpouring of the lark's song as it climbed into the sky, up and up and up until it became invisible, and then down it would come, singing still and making circles in the air, until eventually it would be about twenty or fifteen feet from the ground and it would suddenly fall like a stone to the earth. Then, well hidden, it would run to its nest some distance away in the grass. The nest of another bird, the titlark, with its cluster of dark, brown-mottled eggs, might be found hereabouts too.
When I was a boy I was often in the vicinity of the marsh, usually accompanied by others, whether it was to observe the life there, or just to go for a walk, or to pick blackberries from the brambles in the hedgerows of Banduff road, or even to gather bunches of the trailing sweet-scented woodbine or honeysuckle. The nearby 'Black Hills' were so-called because they were extensively covered with dark green furze bushes and so looked black in the distance. However, the gorse flowered gloriously yellow in Spring and Summer, and it provided shelter for nesting birds such as those pretty songsters, linnets and yellowhammers. In a little road called Betty's Lane that ran by one side of the marsh up towards Mayfield Village the walker might see hedge sparrows, A Bullfinch green-finches, or beautiful, prosperous-looking, plump bullfinches flitting among the hawthorn bushes. Once I saw where a white-throat had built its nest in an inaccessible spot over the waters near the lane. The keen eye of a local person might find here the nest of a wren or the home of a long-tailed tit in some thorny bush at the roadside where bitter black sloes could be picked later. These nests were made for comfort with rounded roofs and down-lined interiors. Then again those tiniest of birds, gold crests, might be seen in the vicinity, hunting for food on mossy walls, among leaves, or in cracks in the bark of the tall conifers that stood about Griffins' farmyard halfway up the lane. The usual or commoner birds such as robins, blackbirds, thrushes, tits, or wagtails abounded in the area and the chaffinches of nearby Ennismore should be famous for their wonderful rolling song around Easter-time and early Summer. But the marsh itself occasionally had rare visitors - a pair of wild duck (mallards), a curlew, even maybe a red throated diver, and at certain times of the year the plaintive cry of lapwing or green plover would be heard in the marshlands and from the surrounding fields. More daring boys than I would try to invade the privacy of the inner marsh by jumping from one bunch of 'sally' to the next, balancing precariously on each landing spot over the quagmire, but few if any could really get in to the true heart of this watery fortress and the birds were safe enough.
Now the place is a real wilderness for much of the life has been driven out of it. Yet it is a haunt of foxes and rats, and boys hunt the area with terriers. There is nothing much to see. Betty's Lane and Griffins' farm are no more, and perhaps soon the marsh, the sanctuary, the birds, the wild flowers of the 'bog' may well be forgotten and be seen no more.
[The above piece is taken from the book, Daisychains and Trout, Recollections of a Childhood at Home in Cork and Away, which was published originally in 1989.] April 2016:
Today at the Mayfield end of the wilderness, which has extensive heavy coverings of dried brambles, yellow-flowering gorse and other growth, across the North Ring Road from the entrance to Liffey Park etc there is surviving a small but lovely piece of bog with closely clustering, healthy, fresh, green 'sedge tussocks' or, as we used to call them, 'sally-grass', and resident willows just leafing. (The willow, of course, is also known as the 'sally' or 'sallow' and features in the song, 'Down by the Salley Gardens'). A sunny day shows this perfect little sanctuary at its best and small birds, among them chaffinches and wrens, can be heard singing. Regrettable is the presence of litter on the rambling narrow dirt-track that leads past the chaste, lush fen down to a swiftly running stream.
However, there is a huge expanse of marshland with spaced-out 'sedge' clumps stretching from 'The Fox and Hounds' end of the greater area. From a distance this bog looks arid enough but, listening, one can hear goldfinches in trees near the roadside. The intention of a large development company to build a modern complex, including a supermarket, in this locality has been opposed by close by residents on environmental etc grounds. ST. PATRICK’S INFANTS N.S., Gardiner’s Hill Cork Tel: 021-4551593 Fax: 021-4552737 www.stpatricksinfants.net
Community Heroes: The boys and girls in Saint Patrick’s were thrilled in recent weeks by visits from some of our local community heroes! The sound of sirens rang excitedly throughout the school during a visit from members of Saint John’s Ambulance. The children were extremely lucky to be given the chance to explore the inside of the ambulance and to gain some valuable health and safety tips from the paramedic, Christopher!
Collins Barracks Trip: On Monday May 9th, the Senior Infants were lucky to go on a trip to Collins Barracks for their annual open day. There was great anticipation as we made the short journey up to the Barracks, especially as we could hear the Army Band playing as we approached. The children met and spoke to many army personnel, all of whom were very welcoming and enthusiastic. We saw army tanks, trucks, jeeps and motorbikes and we were lucky to spend time in an army speedboat! The boys and girls also learned about various weapons and machinery, and tried on helmets, masks and other equipment. The children took a detour to the old Cork Prison on the walk back to school, where an event was being held to mark the centenary anniversary of the execution of Thomas Kent.
Active Schools Week: Our active week set out to instil a sense of enthusiasm in the children and encourage all to become healthy and energised. The week was a fantastic success and the lovely weather really helped! The boys and girls engaged in various exciting activities throughout the week, such as a marathon, a disco, an obstacle course and they even got the chance to take penalties against Anne (who was a superb goalkeeper!)! We also focused on healthy eating during the week, with a delicious fruit tasting activity and the chance to make a scrumptious fruit smoothie. To top off the week, the children had a great day out in Tank Field with fun games, races and even a picnic! Well done to all the boys and girls for engaging so enthusiastically with all of the activities and a special thank you to Mr Keane for organising and coordinating the events!
Dancing With Ms Duke: Senior Infant children have continued their Dance Lessons with Ms Duke. Over the past ten weeks the children have been working very hard on developing their flexibility, coordination and strength while enjoying a wide variety of Music genres. To celebrate their success, the children have been invited to City Hall to meet the Lord Mayor and to give a display of what they have learned. Ms Duke is very proud of the children’s dedication and hard work.
Right: Ms. Duke’s dance class meeting the Deputy Lord Mayor in City Hall ST JOSEPH’S (MAYFIELD) NO NAME CLUB – NEWS
At the Regional Finals of the No Name Club Super Talent Competitions that were held in the Community Youth Centre, Fermoy on the 13th March the following club members performed admirably in their individual events on that occasion. These are Leona Dwyer in the Female Solo Singing Event who won this competition and in doing so she qualified for the National Final which will take place on the 7th May in Limerick. James O’Flynn was runner-up in the Male Solo Singing event. Peter Curtain was runner-up in the Solo Musician event and in the Group Dance Category our entry was also runner-up.
On the 22nd April last a representative group members accompanied by adult club leaders were among a large enthusiastic and vocal attendance of 750 young people and adult leaders from clubs operating successfully throughout Ireland who attended the Thirty Third Annual National No Name Club Youth Awards Finals that took place in the five star Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.
That event is one of a number of highlights of the National Programme of Healthy Social Events that is provided for the benefit of the increased numbers of young people who are joining No Name Clubs countrywide. The compere for the Kilkenny event was the highly popular Maria Walsh, the winner of the 2014 International Rose of Tralee title. Maria was the winner of the title of No Name Club Hostess of the Year 2004 when St. Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club hosted the National Youth Awards Finals in the Convention Centre of the Fitzpatrick’s Silversprings Hotel, Cork. Maria did an excellent job in interviewing the eight finalists in the Hosts and Hostess categories and as a previous contestant she put each of the finalists at their ease while guiding them to perform to their full potential. At the conclusion of the highly competitive competitions both Aimee Fleming (New Ross) and Broughan Edmonds (Killarney) were judged to be worthy winners of their respective competitions. Aimee is a Transition Year student in St Mary’s, New Ross, Co Wexford, and she is a first year member of her local No Name Club. She is a very successful Irish Dancer having taken part in competitions throughout Britain and Ireland and she has won the South Eastern Championships five years in a row.
Broghan Edmonds is currently in fifth year in Killarney Community College and he is a member of the under 18 Killarney Rugby Team. He also plays with the Kilcummin GAA team with whom he has won numerous medals. He is involved in a number of local charities in Killarney and he has worked tirelessly at fundraising on their behalf. In the National Finals of the No Name Club Super Talent Competitions that were held in the Lime Tree Theatre in the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick on the 7th May. Our clubs sole competitor, Leona Dwyer was a close runner-up in the Female Solo Singing Final. We congratulate Leona on her outstanding achievement in securing second place in a highly competitive event. Everyone involved in St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club are justifiably proud of Leona’s efforts on that occasion.
Over the past number of weeks a group of club members have researched and compiled the clubs entry in the 2016 HSE Sponsored Health Promotion Project. The title of the entry is “Eating Disorders” which is focussed on the fact that almost 50% of people who suffer from eating disorders meet the criteria for depression. Only one in ten men and women with eating disorders receive treatment. As many as 30 million people in all age groups in the United States of America suffer from an eating disorder be it anorexia, bulimia or binge eating. Eating disorders feature high in the mortality rate of mental illness.
The club members will present the contents of their project in the St Josephs Community Centre on Monday 23rd May, between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
This session will involve a person who has overcome eating disorder and also a dietician who will talk on the issues of healthy food and healthy eating. The session is open to the general public.
96FM RADIOTHON COFFEE MORNING AT The Mayfield Access Group recently hosted a successful ST. JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Radiothon coffee morning in St. Joseph’s Community Centre. The Group caters for unemployed youths between 18 -25 and is designed to help those participating to re-enter work or education.
The group has been in St. Joseph’s for the past seven years with tremendous success. The group is coordinated by respected counsellor and motivator, Breda Ryan Long.
The current group, who are from Mayfield and the Glen, raised €600 euro in two hours with all proceeds going to the Mercy Hospital Cancer Pictured at the event from left to right: Michael O’Driscoll, Breda Ryan Long Research fund. All the prizes (course co-ordinator and event organiser), Dylan Cooney, Natasha McCarthy, and produce was provided by Claire Duncliffe, Haley O’Mahony, Ross Harris, Megan Desmond, together with the tireless group members out
Tuathla Lucy and Ken Perrott from 96FM. Members of the Access Group not pictured: of their own pockets. Lisa Marie Cronin, Mary Anne Daly and Stephen Power. GAELSCOIL AN GHOIRT ÁLAINN OÍCHE AG NA MADRAÍ
Bhí oíche iontach againn ag na madraí agus bhain páistí na scoile sár-thaineamh as an oíche ach go háirithe. Oíche lán de spraoi agus sport a bhí ann do gach duine agus do bhailigh ár scoil €1,220. Go raibh míle maith agaibh gach duine a thug tacaíocht dúinn.
We had a fantastic night at the dog track in Curraheen park recently and the children in particular enjoyed the event. €1,220 was gathered to help fund school projects and Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn would like to thank anyone who helped out in any way with this event.
Dáta don fhéilire Dates for your Diary
Leathlá ar an nDéardaoin 16 Meitheamh 2016
Half day on Thursday 16/06/16 Siulóid Maartín. 14/06/16 Gala snámh 13/06/16 and 20/06/16 Gradam Rang 6 21/06/16 We celebrate the achievements of our 6th class. Campa Samhraidh: 23/06/16 We welcome our new junior infants into school Siúlóid Maarten
Sé bliain ó shin chailleamar dálta inár scoil. Fuair Maarten Ó Móra bás ar an 31 Bealtaine 2010. Mar chuimhneacháin ar Mhaarten bíonn siúlóid scoile againn gach bliain - “Siúlóid Maarten”. Beidh an siúlóid sin ar siúl ar an 16ú Meitheamh i mbliana. Is slí é seo chun a chinntiú nach ndéanfaimid dearmad riamh ar Mhaarten.
Six years ago, a beautiful child in our school passed away following illness. To help ensure that Maarten will always be remembered we hold our school’s sponsored walk, ‘Siúlóid Maarten’ as part of our school Sport for All Day. This year the event will take place on the 16th June. ‘In ár smaointe agus ár gcroithe, beidh sé linn i gcónaí’.
Summer Fun Night in Glenamoy Park
It is that time of year again when we celebrate longer days and warmer weather. The midsummer evening of activities takes place on Thursday, 23rd June from 5-8pm, Glenamoy Park.
We invite everyone to come along and enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, music, sport and much more. If you are interested in taking part or volunteering on 23rd June please contact Mayfield Community Development Project on 021 4508562.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY CROWNED, MAYFIELD
PARISH NOTES
The Parish Pastoral Council of Our Lady Crowned Church is coming to the end of another successful years work and some of the initiatives this year included:
In October preparations began for ‘Songs of Faith.’ Young people from as far as Bandon and Clonakilty participated under the instruction of Ian Callanan. After many rehearsals the performance took place on Sunday 8th November and it was a tremendous success. Well done to all the young people from Cork City and County who gave of their free time to participate in this event.
Christmas is always a busy time in Our Lady Crowned church. One of the most successful events which would not be possible without the generosity of the people of our parish was the Giving Tree. It was an opportunity to make a better Christmas for charities including the homeless, refugees and victims of domestic violence to mention but a few. members of our council had a valuable opportunity to participate in information sessions on the ‘Grow in Love’ programme which is currently being rolled out in our primary schools. A mention also to the success of the meditation group which meets every Tuesday morning after the 9.30 Mass. All are welcome to attend!
An early Easter meant a busy time in parish life. Parish Council members were delighted to be on hand to welcome people to our church and to assist in the Easter Ceremonies. This year bottles of Holy Water were again distributed to those who attended Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday Masses. Another important event which took place was the adult baptism of Joshua. It was a privilege to witness this special event.
We are very blessed and grateful to the many who give of their own time in helping out including the Altar Servers, Choir, Ministers of the Word, Eucharist, Baptism and Funeral to name just a few. Congratulations to the all the young people of Scoil Mhuire Banríon, Scoil Naomh Eoin Aspal and Gaelscoil Ghort Alainn who made their Confirmations this year. It was lovely to see all the families of these children gathered together and thank you to Monsignor Aiden O’ Driscoll for celebrating the ceremony with Father Michael. Well done to all involved and we look forward to the parish communions in May.
In addition to our wonderful Choir who perform brilliantly at every Sunday 12.00 noon Mass we were fortunate to welcome the visiting mixed Choir K.O.O.R from Estonia. Under the direction of Conductor Paul Talmar we were treated to a lovely performance and hope they enjoyed their visit to Ireland.
Introducing the Jubilee year of Mercy, Fr Ben Hegarty OP from Ennismore treated us to an enlightening talk on the Year of Mercy and the thinking behind the event inaugurated by Pope Francis. Commemorative bookmarks and stickers were distributed to each family. At the end of May led by David Lane, Our Lady Crowned Parish held an evening celebrating a Liturgy of the Word with scripture, music and reflection to mark the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The theme centred on God's love and Mercy for each and every one of us. Reflection led by Paul Montgomery gently explored the meaning of the Gospel reading of the evening.
It is the end of tenure for some members of the council and we take this opportunity to thank them most sincerely for the trojan work they have done these last few years. As always new blood and fresh eyes are being sought to keep up this great work. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parish Council we will be recruiting new members in September. It’s an ideal opportunity to give of your time and skills & meet new people of all ages from the parish.
Hope you all have a great and peaceful summer and we look forward to returning next September. Keep an eye on the Parish Newsletter for the details of this years end of year festival and please don’t forget to ‘Like us’ of Facebook.
MAYFIELD EAST INDOOR BOWLS
Glen Rovers Indoor Bowls captured the Cllr. Joe Kavanagh Shield at Kerrigan Tyrell Centre on Tuesday, 2nd May. They defeated local club Mayfield East Indoor Bowls Club in the 2nd leg of the final. Glen Rovers held a 14 point lead going into these matches from the first leg in Glen Hall.
Mayfield East Indoor Bowls Club gave their chances of retaining the trophy a major boost when they won the first two matches 14-9 and 13-6, leaving only a slender lead with two matches remaining. However the Glen responded by winning these matches 13-7 and 9-8, to collect the trophy. The final winning margin was an overall total of 9 points.
A presentation of the shield was made to Captain of the Glen Club by the Chairman of the Mayfield club. The Chairman thanked both clubs for organising the tournament saying he looked forward to the sides competing for the trophy again next year .The Glen responded by thanking Mayfield for inviting them to participate.
Both clubs would like to thank Anne Pyke for organising the food and also MAYFIELD East Committee for allowing the teams to use the facilities available at Kerrigan Tyrrell Centre. We would also like to thank Cllr Joe Kavanagh for his sponsorship of the competition.
GARDENING Greenfingers
A child I dreamt and dream it still, Under that old beech tree, That strikes the stars on Bonnington Hill.
Relive your childhood dreams and visit the ornate surroundings of Beech Hill Garden Centre. Stroll through to the end fence and cherish what is beyond: wild life in abundance. Witness exotic birds chasing butterflies, a child’s delight. The Centre has a wide range of new stock, including indoor plants, outdoor plants, flower bouquets, seeds, bulbs, fertiliser pots and baskets, gardening tools, plant and birdfeed, candles, gifts, crafts, gift vouchers and much more.
Talk with the enlightened staff about your garden needs. Greenfingers is always wary of peoples’ obsession with weeds: they are only flowers in the wrong place. Beware of Monsanto and their weed killer, Roundup. It will kill the weeds, but it will also poison the soil and birds and enter the food chain.
Handy Hints Mix one tablespoon of washing up liquid with one cup of vegetable oil, add half a litre of water, shake well and spray for white fly, spider mites, aphids and various insects on carrots, celery, cucumber, peppers and other plants. Always test on a single plant first because it may cause tip burns.
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ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lifelong Learning Festival In March our 3rd class and school choir took part in the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. They performed songs from their Sing Out Loud performance. It was a very enjoyable occasion. Well done to all performers!
Maths Eyes Project 3rd and 4th classes with the help of 5th Years from Mayfield Community School worked together on the Maths Eyes Project 2016. We had a great time going around Mayfield measuring and finding angles and shapes. Thanks to the students of Mayfield Community School for all their help.
Sciath na Scol Our school hurling team did our school proud in their Sciath na Scol matches to date. We narrowly lost to Blarney Street in a close match but were outplayed by a very good Sunday’s Well team in our second game. Many thanks to Finbarr Kiely for working with the boys.
Sacraments Congratulations to 6th Class and 2nd Class on receiving their Confirmation and First Holy Communion. A year of hard work and great effort was rewarded with beautiful ceremonies. A very enjoyable celebration was held in our School Hall for the families of communion boys and girls. A huge thank you to the parents who put it all together to make it such a great day.
Gardening Our Gardening Project was completed this week with the help of gardener Catriona Kingston. We planted potatoes, peas, lettuce, tomatoes, strawberries, cabbage, pumpkins, fruit trees and a wide selection of herbs. We hope that the scarecrow that the boys made will keep the plants safe and we look forward to a bumper harvest!
Happy Talk Programme Our Happy Talk Literacy Programme has just finished for this year. Many thanks to all the parents for their support and interest. Thanks also to Niamh for coordinating the classes. Junior Infants September 2016 We look forward to welcoming our incoming Junior Infant class on their visit to St. John the Apostle BNS this month (June).
SCHOOL COACHING Coaching in the schools is progressing very well with St Patrick’s (right), Christian Brothers and Gaelscoil Gort Álainn. A 1st and 2nd Class Blitz took place in the Tank Field recently and all schools are very much improving. The school coaching and blitzes will continue up to and before the holidays with school coaches Liz O’Mahony, Dan Cassidy helped by Finbarr O’Brien.
SATURDAY MORNING COACHING The Tank Field is a very busy spot on Saturday Mornings at 11am with coaching for all age groups ie : 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 9-10. From this time of the year onwards the players will be competing in a number of Blitzes organised by Cork County Board Coaching Committee and the GDA's. Coaching will continue on Sat- urday Mornings and all are welcome to attend.
CLUB SHOP Anybody that wishes to purchase club jerseys, hurleys , helmets can do so on the Saturday morning in the Club Pavilion.
U11 AND U16 Both Teams are competing in Rebel Óg East in both Hurling and Football and are travelling to venues in the new Garda Community Relations Bus driven by Garda Enda O’Dwyer, who we would like to thank very much.
SUMMER CAMP After a very successful Easter Camp now the attention turns to the Cúl Camps which will take place for two weeks in Au- gust, registration will take place shortly.
MUM OF THREE LEAVES CORPORATE WORLD Lillian Courtney
Hi Everyone,
Throughout Ireland there are thousands of leaders and young people in corporate, primary, secondary and tertiary education settings. For instance, there are currently some 367,000 pupils in secondary school education alone. With numbers in primary, secondary and tertiary areas projected to rise dramatically over the next 15 years, there is a need for further engagement of youth services, including development and leadership through mentoring; and coaching is in high demand from our young people. As an educator working in Leadership - casting my net out to all areas of business, personal and school life - I can appreciate the demands placed on CEOs, leaders, parents and teachers and the ever changing world that we live in.
As a mother of three, I understand the aspiration of providing any opportunity that will empower, inspire and encourage my children to be the best version of their extraordinary selves that they can possibly be. In merging my passion, knowledge and skills, ‘Motivation for Education’ has been created. I decided that it was my moral responsibility and my choice, to take the responsibility, to be the change that I would like to see in the society in which I live. Developing young people in preparation for the demands and challenges of adolescence and adulthood, to achieve his/her own potential – socially, ethically, emotionally, physically and cognitively - is the starting point of a hero’s journey. Further elaboration on this basis of youth development engages young people to gain skills and knowledge necessary to lead civic engagement, education reform and community organizing activities – to be the hero for others until they can be the hero for themselves.
I am confident that there are parents and dedicated professionals across Ireland who are in search of some guidance on how to support young people or their staff in their development and leadership capacities. I would love to share with them the top eight principles to nurturing the hero within through my motivational programmes so that more people might become the person, team, student, parent, leader and manager working at full focus and potential.
Coaching is so misunderstood. Coaching is beneficial to any company, person, student, group or organisation trying to make out a strategic plan for the way forward. A Coach lifts you out of an unfocused situation and clears the pathway ahead. It is not counselling. We as coaches look at the solution not the problems. For your body you have a personal trainer but for your mind and motivation you have a personal Coach. How many people even think about “emotions” or even know that you actually have tools within you to deal with life, be it home or work situations.
We are taught in school IQ but what about EI (Emotional Intelligence) how you function and deal with life’s challenges, communication skills, decisions, self belief, confidence or any given situation. We are not taught how to cope with sadness, disappointments, failures (there are no failures only mistakes and if all the scientists in the world never made a mistake - through fear of failure - we would never have experienced the wonderful inventions we enjoy daily). There are inventions and business ideas being brainstormed as I type. There are also inventions and ideas, books, talented people just going stagnant at the moment.(Are you one of these?)
My passion is helping people realise how easy staying motivated is (once you know you have to be disciplined and work hard - you need to do this to get anything you want in life or business) through ACTION and my PDPs (Personal Development Programmes).
Coaching is the alternative medicine for anyone out there suffering from fatigue in life or work or anyone who wants to succeed in life. I work with companies, organisations, schools and one-to-one on getting a strategic plan to work ahead for success.
Please join me by sending in questions to my monthly column of Questions and Answers I have been so kindly given in Mayfield Matters to help motivate people and let people see the world is waiting for them to explore. Remember, you can have anything you want once you get up and take the first step.
Please forward your questions or queries to [email protected]. All information is under the code of ethics and will be kept completely private.
You can also visit my page: Lillian Courtney Coaching on FB and leave a message there on private mail. Telephone contact: 0860339842 - www.http://lillian-courtney.squarespace.com
I am also available for a complimentary 45minute presentation on Motivation & Confidence on how to find the hero within. This covers any walk of life and work.
Thank you for your time and I look really look forward to OUR monthly Q&A column.
Coach Lil LOTAMORE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Martina O’Keeffe welcomes all to a drugs information and resource base within the Lotamore and surrounding areas.
Initial assessments for drugs & alcohol issues. Support, outreach & referral services for YOUNG PEOPLE / ADULTS / PARENTS / FAMILIES in the Mayfield area. Ongoing support provided to anyone with drug or alcohol issues. Free Community Addiction counselling service available in the centre weekly. Advice and support if you want to reduce your drug or alcohol use. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Workshops, individual and family support available to the wider community including schools on request. Confidential one-to-one support for adults, young people, parents and families. Have a listening ear when you are going through personal issues. Family support Group runs weekly. Mindful Parent Courses runs once a year. Shared mindful practice sessions run weekly. Programmes and activities for young people and adults e.g. Music, Art Sport and Cookery.
20 Lotamore Park Mayfield, Cork Telephone: Martina on 086-3682061 [email protected]
MAYFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
MAYFIELD SCIENCE STUDENTS VISIT UCC
First Year students from Mayfield Community School recently travelled to the Science Department of UCC to take part in the prestigious Salters Festival of Chemistry. There are twenty five such festivals which take place between March and June in the UK and Ireland. Each year, the UK based Salters Company invites secondary schools to participate in Salters Festival by sending a team of four students to represent their school at their regional Salters Centre. The aim of the Festival is to enable young students to explore the fun of chemistry and help plant the seed long-term interest in the chemistry and its applications.
As part of the challenge Mayfield students had to carry out forensic tests to solve a make-believe murder. The day was highly successful with students getting an opportunity to try out forensic science in a practical hands on manner. The day finished with a very enjoyable chemistry magic show. According to Liam Begley, Science Teacher at Mayfield Community School, "the students had a wonderful opportunity to sample lab work in UCC. It is important to give young people as many opportunities as possible to experience hands on learning. We have always encouraged students to excel at the science subjects and the opportunity to partner with UCC and Salters on such an initiative is invaluable."
LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS VISIT MAYFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR “DISCOVERY WEEK”
Fifth class students and their teachers had the opportunity to experience secondary school life for a morning as part of a “Discovery Week” organised by Mayfield Community School. Students from St John’s Boys NS, St Patrick’s Girls NS, Scoil Mhuire Banríon, Gaelscoil Ghort Álainn and New Inn NS got to take part in special classes in the school. Students got to sample secondary school subjects such Metalwork, Woodwork, Science, Home Economics and Music. The week was hugely beneficial to the students with various opportunities for new learning. Every student was also presented with a special certificate at the end of the programme. YOUR LOAN. YOUR WAY… Our Lady Crowned Credit Union Ltd The “We all Deserve a Break” LOAN, For great loan rates make sure and talk to us first
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Well done to the TY Class of 2016 on their fantastic awards night and to the MCs on the night Katie Moynihan and Ava Long. It was a celebration of all that they achieved and experienced this year. Young Social Innovators was included as a new module and it has been a major success.
A few weeks into September, the girls decided that they would investigate and raise awareness about Human Trafficking and they decided to work with the Sexual Violence Centre downtown. We knew that the project was going well when we learned that the girls convinced the Lord Mayor to fly the YSI Human Trafficking flags outside City Hall for a week in February. Their project was focused on raising awareness of human trafficking and fundraising for the Sexual Violence Centre. The Principal’s award winner Katie girls reached the finals of YSI in Dublin. Moynihan with Mary Crilly
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE AWARDS NIGHT 2016
St Patrick’s College recently held it’s annual awards night in the school. This year the distinguished past pupil was Ursula Hederman who is the Principal of Brooklodge Primary school. Ursula completed both her primary and secondary education in the St Patrick’s campus and went on to primary teacher training in St Patrick’s College Dublin. Ursula gave an inspirational speech in which she mentioned importance of having high expectations of yourself and those around you. The school is very grateful to Ursula for being the distinguished past pupil of 2016.
Ursula gave the Junior Cert of the Year award to Helen Quill for her outstanding performance (7As and 2Bs) and the Leaving Cert of the Year award to Mary Quill for her outstanding performance in achieving 7A1s. Mary is now studying international business in UL. It was great to see members of the class of 2015 back in St Patrick’s for the Gold Medal presentation. The gold medals are awarded to students for outstanding performance in individual subjects.
This year for the first time, the school awarded a community award to Foróige - which has a very strong link with St Patrick’s. Foroige workers provide 1-1 support and whole class activities in a range of areas including responsible use of social media and it was fitting that the school recognised their vital contribution.
Foróige Award Winners: Niall Collins, Mairead Quarry, Linda Garrett.
Gold Medal Winners: Kate Dorgan, Hayleigh Looney, Niamh Murphy, Shannen Swords, Emily Duggan, Emma Carroll, Linda Pentony, Ruth Boyzinski, Kira O' Sullivan, Rachel Forrest, Nicole Barry, Lauren Murphy, Mary Quill.
Junior Cycle Award Winners: Joann Keery, Abbie Butler, Abbie O' Farrell, Danielle McSweeney, Kayleigh O' Brien, Hayley O' Driscoll, Charley Cooke-Conlon, Elizabeth Ekunwe, Danielle Garvin, Molly Prendergast.
Senior Cycle Award Winners: Christine Rodgers, Rebecca Cambridge, Jessica Bloss, Frankie Kelly, Emma Furlong, Wiktoria Socha, Kate O' Riordan, Tara Matthews, Kamila Juzak, Fiona Earle, Jenny Langon. Junior Cycle Award Winners
A VISIT TO ST. FIN BARRE'S CATHEDRAL, CORK
Geraldine McAuliffe
St. Fin Barre's Cathedral is well worth visiting especially now in the summer. It is an architectural gem and it stands on the skyline of Cork City. It is one of its main tourist attractions. It is a heritage site in a religious and historical way also. The present building was consecrated in 1870 but the towers and spires were not finished until 1879. The architect for this building was William Burgess 1827-81 (right), and he was responsible for every detail including the design of all the stained glass windows. All the wood carving, and stone carving, paintings and plans for the whole project are still intact. The building in the end came to £100,000 way beyond the budget planned.
Burgess drew up a scheme for the cathedral windows, and maintained control over all the different stages, such as the furniture mosaics and the metalwork. The cathedral has a style of its own and it has been known to be the most French Neo-Gothic Cathedral in Western Europe.
St. Fin Barre is said to have founded his monastic school here and many believe this is where he was buried. However, it is a primary place of worship and is used on a daily basis and this makes it difficult in that there are times when the general public are not welcome to come in and wander around taking photographs and discuss the finer points of the building. It is a place for pilgrims but when the formal worship is taking place visitors are asked to wait until the service is over or to participate if they wish. Later however they take photos and discuss the focal points of the building with their guide.
The grounds are pleasant and well kept and they are a number of beautiful tall mature lime trees planted around that greatly enhance the cathedral. The Cathedral is also used as a concert venue both for civil and church concerts. The choir there have concerts and visiting choirs come and sometimes join in with the resident choir. The seating capacity is approx 4oo.
The public events that take place in the Cathedral are exhibitions and graduation ceremonies. It is also a good place to exhibit artifacts.
The staff at St. Fin Barre's are excellent, especially at welcoming visitors and chatting to them, and they conduct tours as well. Visitors to the Cathedral seem to enjoy their visit there.
St Patrick’s Girl National School
The activities which our students have participated included.
The pupils enjoyed many varied activities during Active Sports week and our camogie players did us proud in a blitz. We availed of fine weather to do run offs for the City Sports. Our girls are now training hard each week at the Glen Resource Centre. The school choir performed at Cor Fheile in April. The 5th class choir greatly enhanced both the Confirmation and Communion ceremonies. A speaker from Heritage Ireland gave a very interesting talk to all classes on water as part of the preparation for our 3rd green flag 4th class participated in the ‘The Lifelong Learning Festival’ at Mayfield library. 1st class have enjoyed maths games with their parents while 3rd class have been cooking. All classes are looking forward to their tours and also to Sports day in June. Everyone in St Patrick’s is hoping for a long, hot Summer to help us to return refreshed for 16/17. Enjoy the Summer.
CLUB NEWS
Academy With the weather getting that little bit better, the Academy has been running without interruption over the past few weeks. New players join every week to learn new skills and make some friends. New members are always welcome. Training takes place every Friday from 5:45-6:45.
Juvenile Fé9 Our Fé9 hurlers competed very well at the recent Monster Hurling Blitz in Blarney. They put in some fantastic performances against Na Piarsaigh, Whitechurch and Blarney. All of the skills learned at training on Friday nights was on show as the lads did the jersey proud! Fé10 Or Fé10 team competed in two Monster Blitzes this month. The first, held in Glanmire, saw the lads play three great games against Glanmire, Aghada and St. Vincent's. The second, held in Glen Rovers, saw the lads win two great games against Watergrasshill and Carrig na bhFear. Maith sibh lads! Fé11 Our Fé11 team have had a fantastic May, taking part in a few blitzes and competing well in the league. They played some great matches in the league against Brian Dillons, Blarney, St. Vincent’s and Carrigtwohill. On May 8th, the lads qualified from their group to make it through to the semi-finals of the John Kerins Tournament to be held in Páirc Uí Rinn on June 18. Three tough matches saw the boys come away with victories against Blarney and Brian Dillon’s and a draw against the hosts Whitechurch. Well done to all the players, mentors, supporters and parents. Fé13 Our Fé13 team is progressing nicely. Training is paying dividends, as was seen in the hard fought, one-point victory over Whitechurch. A great start to the campaign. Keep up the good work lads!
Fé9 hurlers Fé11 footballers
Intermediate Footballers Our Intermediate Footballers suffered a disappointing loss in Round 1 of the Cork Intermediate Football Championship. They were defeated by St. Finbarr's in Páirc Uí Rinn. The lads have a lot to work on for the next round, and have been putting in a huge shift on the training grounds already in order to correct their mistakes from the last day out.
Junior 'B' Footballers Our Junior 'B' Footballers enjoyed a great victory on Sunday, May 8th in Ballinlough, defeating White's Cross on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-08. Great victory from the lads who can look forward to the next round with confidence.
Construction of New Dressing Rooms Construction is progressing along well on the new dressing rooms for the field across the road. Huge credit must go to out Club Chairman, John Brennan, for his effort in organising the whole project to date. The dressing rooms should be ready for use in a few weeks. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter and www.mayfieldgaa.ie for details on the launch.
Cúl Camps 2016 Following a successful camp in summer 2015, Cúl Camps are returning this year from July 4th to July 8th. The camps caters for boys and girls aged between 6 and 13. An action-packed and fun-filled week of activity is in store which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participation in Gaelic Games. Further information will be released closer to the date. SCOIL MHUIRE BANRION Together We Can Do Great Things In Da Vinci Mode Huge congratulations to Rowen Moore (pictured with the winning picture and her 5th class friends) who recently won a national art competition which was sponsored by The Sunday Business Post and The National Gallery of Ireland. It was run to commemorate the loan to the National Gallery of 10 drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci. The theme for the primary school category was ‘Leonardo Da Vinci – imagination and invention’. Well done Rowen!
Foróige Community Youth Choir in Mayfield Library Mayfield Library is always a great place to visit and the performance of the Foróige Community Youth Choir on Thursday 12th May was a special treat for 1st and 5th classes.
We were entertained by a group of very talented musicians and singers. There were two main performances:’ Mayfield Mashup Youth Choir’ and ‘The Scoil Bernadette Choir’. They sang songs that most people knew. We were all invited to join in. They also sang songs from their flash mob in town. There were some excellent soloists – one girl even sang a song that she wrote herself. We had a great time singing along. (5th class)
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COMPETITION
Yes, it’s that time of year again when the CDP team will once again be working with the Mayfield Health Action Zone (HAZ) in the provision of the ‘Buses to Youghal’ day trips. Family tickets will be available from reception in the CDP Resource Centre from early July to mid August 2016, with the first bus leaving on Thursday, 7th July. The family ticket costs €5.
But eagle-eyed readers can win themselves a free ticket on any of the 2016 HAZ trips to Youghal. Simply count up the number of starfish scattered through this edition of Mayfield Matters. The first person to pop in to the Resource Centre with the correct answer on Thursday, 30 June will win the ticket. Here’s one to start you off - get
counting and good luck!
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