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Carlingford Community Newsletter May 2018 Edition Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 Carlingford Community Newsletter May 2018 Edition This newsletter is jointly produced by the five bodies representing the Carlingford community, namely: Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust CLHT Carlingford & Cooley Tourism Assoc. CCTA Carlingford Community Development CCD (The Foy Centre) Carlingford Tidy Towns CTT Carlingford Residents Association CRA Carlingford Community Forum News Since the April edition of the Newsletter, the Forum has welcomed the representatives of the Carlingford Residents Association (C.R.A.). Much discussion has centred on issues of public order and enforcement and also noise pollution. The C.R.A. representatives outlined their proposed strategies for dealing with these issues. The Forum agreed to acceptance of grant aid from the Irish Walled Towns Network for a 'Carlingford 2018 Urban Renewal Study/Proposal'. The outcome of this study will be put on public display and feedback opportunities will be provided. Tenders are being sought at present for a Consultant to oversee the 2017 Town & Village Renewal Scheme. In the meantime, 'Expressions of Interest' are being sought for the 2018 scheme. It is likely that a reduced number of projects will be grant aided in each county in this year's scheme. All the Forum constituent organisations are working hard on their individual projects and report elsewhere in this Newsletter. Heritage News Heritage Centre upgrade The Heritage Centre is getting a bit of a makeover that required closing to the public in late May but the work is now complete. The interior has been repainted, the fire alarm and emergency lighting were upgraded and new staging and sound equipment are being installed. The work is funded by an Arts and Culture grant from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. All was ready for the “Fusing Fashion with Music” event with classical singer Eve Bourton on Sunday Page 1 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 27th May. If you missed hearing her fantastic, classically trained voice, Eve also has another concert scheduled for 8th July. Summer Series of musical concerts with Zoë Conway, John McIntyre and friends 29th July - Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Bothy Band Singer and Pianist 5th August - Alex Petcu, Classical Percussionist 12th August - Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Mooney, Dancer and Fiddler 19th August - Eoin Dillon, Uilleann Piper of Kila fame 26th August - Liam ÓMaonlaí, Hothouse Flowers Pianist and Singer Other events for your diary: 15th June – Swedish traditional and folk music with Väsen 15-17th August – Thomas D’Arcy McGee International Forum (formerly Summer School) 25th August – All-Ireland Humanist Summer School Heritage Week We are currently putting a programme of activities together for Heritage Week, 18th – 26th August. Newry Maritime Association (NMA) will once again illuminate the Haulbowline Lighthouse, in association with Irish Lights. Pigeonhouse The ‘Pigeonhouse’, the circular stone structure just past the Four Seasons Hotel, is currently at issue in a planning application. It is not a protected structure, which is regrettable since it is of considerable historical interest. Although it has undoubtedly housed pigeons at some time, its location and sturdy construction indicate a different origin. It is built on a south-east facing slope which is overlooked by a loophole, a long narrow slit in the wall. The slope would have made an excellent bleaching green for linen and the building closely matches numerous bleach green guard towers in East Down and South Antrim – a smaller, stone-roofed version can be seen in the Folk Museum at Cultra. Page 2 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 Linen production was once a massive industry in North Louth. 1n 1766-67, there were 70,000 yards a year being made on 160 looms in the greater Dundalk area alone and one report said there was a loom in every house in Carlingford (civil) parish. Stealing linen from bleaching greens was highly profitable but dangerous – even if the guard didn’t kill you with his musket, you would be marched straight to the gallows! Carlingford & Cooley Tourism Association News A BEAUTIFUL LATE SPRING NIGHT OVER THE HARBOUR AND KING JOHN’S CASTLE Page 3 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 At long last summer has shown itself and Carlingford is looking at its best with the recent spell of good weather. The trees and shrubs are in full bloom and the hedgerows are full of the sounds of nesting birds. Despite some recent unsavoury and unacceptable events, the town is full of families and visitors of all ages, enjoying the many sights and attractions that Carlingford has to offer. As previously reported the CCTA is very anxious to continue to emphasise its priority to ensure that visitors to Carlingford, and all residents of the town and its surroundings, can go about their everyday activities in a safe, dignified and respectable environment. The CCTA, through the Carlingford Community Forum, supports all measures to control any unacceptable behaviour and will work closely with the community and the authorities to ensure that this is the case. On the activity side, the CCTA is looking at its structure with a view to rebranding Carlingford as a high- quality venue for visitors. The new concept of “More to Carlingford” will seek to highlight the many attractions that the town has to offer to all ages and interests. This concept is still in the development stage, and the CCTA will hope to update the readership of this Newsletter, and all other interested parties, as our ideas come to fruition. Plans for the Carlingford Oyster Festival (9th – 14th August) are well advanced and the organiser, Ger Long, tells us that this year’s festival will be a highlight of the Summer season, with many events planned which should appeal to all tastes and ages. Page 4 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 The CCTA continues to play its part in the Thomas D'Arcy McGee International Forum 2018. Under the able direction of James Kelly this year’s event (15th – 17th August) promises to be something very special, with the expectation of attracting many visitors from Canada and Ireland. A new tourism brochure on the Cooley Peninsula, incorporating elements of the Northern side Carlingford Lough, is nearing completion, thanks to Peter Finegan, and should be available in the very near future. The new brochure will focus on the Lough, as the focal point, and will indicate the many activities and locations available to visitors who wish to immerse themselves in the many wonderful attractions that the region has to offer. Page 5 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 DRAFT OF THE NEW TOURIST BROCHURE FOR THE COOLEY PENINSULA & CARLINGFORD LOUGH CARLINGFORD LOUGH AND THE MOURNES Page 6 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 The Foy Centre Scouts The Foy Centre welcomed the local Scout group to the centre for their annual sleep over. The hall was full of excited children having a night away from home with their friends. Great fun was had! Orchard Bakery The next pop up evening is a ‘Thai Night’ and will be held on the June Bank Holiday weekend – 1st and 2nd June. Check out ‘The Orchard Bakery & Café’ Facebook page for more details and to book. Charity Concert On Sunday 20th May – the annual charity concert was held with St Agnes’ Parents String Orchestra and Cor Chairlinne. A fun evening was had by all of those who attended. HIIT The Wall Swim A swimming event was held in Carlingford Lough the last weekend in May. Many swimmers took to the water. They had some yoga in the Foy Centre before the swim to loosen up their shoulders and then some meditation afterwards. Was great to see the lough full of swimmers. Date for your diary The Blood Transfusion van will be in the Foy Centre on Thursday 7th June. Please donate and save a life. Page 7 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 Weekly Activities The Foy Centre is busy with its usual activities: Fitness with Marie – 5 times a week. Children’s Funky Feet Dance Group – Every Monday afternoon Martial Arts – Every Tuesday afternoon. Gymnastics – Every Wednesday afternoon. Rugby Training – Every Saturday morning If there’s anything you would like to see happening in the centre or on the pitch please contact Debbie Hamilton on 083 8013777. Carlingford Tidy Towns Watch this space in the coming months because during the morning of Sunday 29th April, volunteers Patricia Tavares and Joanne Redpath prepared and sowed wild flower seeds on the bank at the Foy Centre. Three more volunteers continued the work to clear the embankment on Sunday 13th May. Page 8 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 What a wonderful job our friends in the Community Allotments Association have done by planting an edible landscape in a corner of the Foy Centre pitch. Apple and walnut trees, raspberry, red and blackcurrant bushes and willow. What a great area this will be in the future for children to explore. On the afternoon of Sunday 29th April, CTT popped out to Greenore to visit our friends Love your Lough who had teamed up with Dundalk Sub-Aqua and Rescue for a beach clean. We separated the rubbish and provided bags. Thanks to Louth County Council who then lifted the marine litter. CTT volunteer Seamus Fee gave the boat out at the picnic area a fresh coat of paint. Page 9 May 2018 Carlingford Community Newsletter Newsletter No 52 We fixed the gate on the Wildlife Sanctuary for the umpteenth time on 28th May and saw this strikingly beautiful red and blue butterfly residing there along with the tiny scarlet pimpernel wild flowers.
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