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should be treasured for evermore. ERINS OWN STRICTLY LIP SYNC – ANOTHER LOOK BACK The distinctive signs are a symbol of Ireland and act as a nostalgic re- The heroics of sixteen performers barn days! A standing ovation and minder of our origins, even more so at the Erins Own event held at the four tens’ from the judges said it all as for those who now live far away from Radisson Hotel last November were did the staggering viewing figure for home. When these original cast iron detailed in last month’s issue but the act posted on Fitzpatrick’s Shop signs were replaced; most were de- of course there were many more Facebook; six thousand, five hundred stroyed or recast but they also be- artistes who emulated the feat of and seventy four! Last, but not least, came a collector’s item. Accordingly those aspiring stars. Alexandra Pur- Paddy Twomey; Luciana Pavarotti some were saved from destruction cell and Ronan Coffee (pictured) himself! Now, Pavarotti perspired and subsequently turned-up in executed an exceptional exhibition quite a lot when performing and he pubs and anywhere that Irish peo- of the Caribbean originated dance carried a white handkerchief on all ple settled worldwide. There are of the mid-seventies; “The Salsa”. occasions to wipe his brow routinely a large number of bona fide Irish bodies Ronan is well known to patrons at and lo and behold didn’t the bold companies in the business of repro- would erect a signpost showing the “The Great O’ Neill” public house and Paddy make a spectacular entrance ducing such signs for both the home location of the village, which is off they observed that his serving profi- waving a similar one. Some wit at the and overseas market, but there is still the main road and would be missed ciency leading up to the event was rear of the function room, no he was a demand to acquire the authentic by the passing visiting motorist. To accompanied with a distinctive not in the company of ones’ of old. Regretfully this gives rise all intents this village, winner of one that boisterous crowd to theft and it is one of the reasons of the country’s premier prizes, does at the bar, was heard that many are stolen from our coun- not exist as far as these two bodies to comment that he tryside. An example of this occurred are concerned but now the villagers was never in need of at Kinsale in August 2016 when three have the last laugh”. The Southern a handkerchief dur- “Battle of Kinsale” signs were stolen Star reported on the Tidy Towns suc- ing his hurling, soccer and the common theory is that these cess; “It may be old and may be the and rugby playing were destined for the American top village in the Southern Tourist days! Paddy received market. And another disturbing and Region but though Bord Fāilte has a tumultuous recep- vandalistic reason is that the signs awarded it a prize, they still have not tion and he respond- are being removed, and not always recognised its claim to a signpost on ed with a respectful under the cover of darkness, for the the main road, pointing the way to bualadh bas. He lucrative scrap metal trade. We had the village. Contradictory? Certainly, proceeded to give an instance in our locality on the but the people of the village have a gusto rendering third week of November last, well been attempting to get this sign- of “Nessun Dorma”, the seventeenth to be precise, and at post for some time and have still not the apt translation 0501 hours to be even more precise, succeeded”. The Irish Independent being; “Nobody when the historical landmark sign published an article on Friday Sep- Shall Sleep”! But at Glounthaune Bridge was stolen. tember 22nd.1967; “Residents have Paddy, who mas- This was a distinctive double-sided case for a signpost – Do you know tered Latin during old style cast iron sign of white with where Glounthaune is? The Taoise- his altar boy days, black raised characters indicating ach knows it is picturesquely sited on had no bother “An Gleanntān” in small lettering and an inlet of the Lee, off the main Cork with the Italian “Glounthaune” in large, and bearing – Cobh road, because his maternal either and there the ancient Bord Fāilte logo. There is grandfather was born in the parish. was many a tear particular heritage significance relat- But quite a number of Cork people shed during his accomplished per- ing to this sign as may be noted from have no idea of its location as there swagger. The fruit of such practice formance. And those final lyrics were the following background. In August is no signpost pointing to its wherea- was evident on stage as the couple so reminiscent of Paddy’s dressing 1967 the Cork Examiner and Evening bouts. This is a strange lack for the displayed admirable footwork and room days when he rallied his team- Echo published an issue raised by the place chosen as the tidiest centre their hips, arms and shoulder move- mates; “vincero, vincero, vincero”; “I Glounthaune Development Asso- in the counties of Cork and Kerry. ments were also so impressive. The will win, I will win, I will win”! Com- ciation, who was responsible for the Competing for the second time in “Disco” was masterly performed by pere Anthony Lynch and Pavarotti Glounthaune entry in the Tidy Towns the Tidy Towns contest; Glounthaune Sarah Treacy & Mike O’ Dwyer and the himself displayed uncontrollable competition, relative to the fact received a highly creditable one hun- performance of “American Smooth” emotion at the finale and the stand- that despite its repeated efforts to dred and thirteen marks of the one by Shirley O’ Connell & Pat Hanratty ing ovation was fitting as it was a truly Cork County Council and Bord Fāilte hundred and fifty on offer, as against was sublime. Elaine Mulcahy & Bart majestic performance. Paddy even- Ēireann; Glounthaune Village was ninety seven for the much-signpost- Leahy, who was a survivor from the tually left the stage amid screams of not signposted. There was a header ed Killarney. But although it applied 2015 show, entertained with a Lip “Ole Patrizio” and he retorted; “Per fa- on the front page of the Evening to Bord Fāilte for a signpost eighteen Sync act, as did Mark Jeffers and both vore chiamami Pavarotti”! The show Echo the following week; “Tidy months ago, it remains non-existent were quality presentations. Niamh, was a mix of music, dance, song and Towns Award for village that does to the passing tourist. Erecting one Emer and Shane Ahern were “Crys- perhaps some circus skills, and there not exist” – “The village that does not should be no great problem. Ac- tal Swing” for the evening and what was so much fun from beginning to exist was very much on the map to- cording to its annual report, Bord an exuberant performance. Their end. Erins Own; the progressive club day and it is likely that there may be Fāilte issued 1,700 in 1966 at a cost father Tom is Chairman of the club with that tremendous community red faces amongst some officials and of £7,500 to bring the total number but unfortunately he was unable to spirit demonstrated once again that members of Cork County Council of signposts issued to date to 47,000. participate due to a very slow-heal- it is the bedrock of parish life. and Bord Fāilte Ēireann. For as the in- Priority should now be given to the ing hamstring injury sustained in his habitants of the picture postcard vil- needs of the Southern Tourism Re- playing days! An action presenta- lage of Glounthaune celebrated the gion’s tidiest centre”. The power of tion was expected and the audience A SIGN OF THE TIMES Southern Region Award in the Tidy the press manifested itself as a sign- was not disappointed as the superb Characteristic road signs are part Towns Competition, they could point post was erected just six weeks later trio had the place rocking; first with of our heritage and there are innu- out that there is no sign to show and it is regrettable that exactly fifty “He Drinks Tequila” followed by “The merable ones located throughout where the village is snugly located years on the very first directional sign Hucklebuck”. A (young) lady in the the country which still serve their on the Banks of the Lee. Last week for Glounthaune is the stolen one. audience was overheard remarking useful purpose while also adorn- the Echo published a complaint from It WAS “A sign of the times” and the that Shane’s “Hucklebuck” dancing ing our landscape. Their quality and the Glounthaune Development As- despicable crime committed IS “A movements were very similar to that uniqueness, just like our vintage sociation which showed that despite sign of the times”. of his fathers’ in the good old Red- parish pumps and post boxes, act repeated efforts neither of the two as a reminder of past times and they SLĀN ANOIS © 7

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Charlie Wilkins January's Garden For months now, the sun has continued can be experienced from about now, in drink. For many, it can be a lonesome to rise daily a little lower in the sky the many excellent arboreta scattered time and tiring as I point out, for even east of the church spire across the throughout the country. the youngest. For those interested in road from the garden. Its arc above I have mentioned this wonderful Daphne gardening and the outdoors, looking the nearby houses also got lower and in the past, this easy and persistent out through steamed-up windows and We provide a wide lower, until a point was reached during miracle of a plant, which I feel everyone wading through mounds of crumpled range of Services November and early December where should have, but I resurrect a mention wrapping paper is hardly their scene. But • Grass Cutting & Hedge it failed to light a goodly portion of the now because it has become available now that the guests have gone, I can, for cutting garden. This is quite normal of course, at many garden centres up and down the first time in weeks venture out into • Shrubs & Trees Supplied & and the gradual withdrawal of light the county. The appearance of this most the garden to peep around. There is a Planted told me yet again, that the whole pulse wonderful of all the winter-flowering kind of anticipation in the air as I tip-toe • Maintenance & Clean-ups of life during winter slows almost to shrubs on a garden centre bench will around the narrow paths in the company • Power Washing Gutters & Drain Cleaning stop, folding in on itself in the process. cause knowing gardeners to point it out of a couple of fat blackbirds and a wild • Lawns Laid - So, as we enter a new year and new to the uninitiated as being of a higher forget it; flying rats are not welcome here. • Fencing (Timber & Concrete) season it is not unusual to find that class, one which is utterly desirable. They THE GARDEN IN JANUARY 2018 • Patio & Decking everything in the garden carries the will urge it upon them. They will detail SAINT HILARY’S DAY peculiar beauty of picturesque decline. how there will be many moments during January 13th is St. Hilary’s Day, Free Quotations It’s as if it knows that the ‘midnight’ time winter when their whole being will be traditionally the coldest day of the year Contact Declan (the winter solstice) has arrived. On a washed and bathed with a scent from but not in recent years I suspect due to M: 087-2079978 more positive note, it is also the season of its pink and white blooms, a scent as climate warming. His name comes from P: 021-4866572 compensation. Short days and terrifying powerful as they have ever experienced. the Latin word for happy or cheerful. weather may keep us confined indoors It will remind all who happen upon it I wonder why? Hilary was Bishop of for long periods at a time this month of of high summer and wonderfully long, Poiters and was a doctor of the church, January, but when benign days tempt warm and gentle evenings. Yes, it would so perhaps he knew more of where we you out to stretch your legs, there are be safe to say that Jacqueline Postil has are all eventually going to end up! compensations to be found everywhere. the ability, to lift your spirits beyond The pleasure of drifting perfume of all worldly distractions, even above the GARDENING winter-sweet (Chimonanthus praecox) dismal dark days which are to come in and Sarcococca are sublime in many January. Lawns & gardens cut. ways and these will surely lift the spirits, THE CELEBRATIONS ARE OVER Overgrown gardens but when Daphne Jacqueline Postil I feel relieved when the Christmas and cleared. Houses, out- bursts forth in a pink and white froth, New Year celebrations have come to an the experience of its perfume will remain end. One becomes exhausted with all houses & yards cleaned with you until June when the Regale lilies the running and racing, the presents that once again take centre stage. 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If all trampling especially those growing in can be removed completely. Do try to avoid Sales & Service is not well, then this is the ideal time to naturalized plantings in lawns and other giving the whole thing a ‘short back and prune (silver birches excepted). Badly placed such areas. sides’ to neaten it up. You could occasionally OPEN 6 DAYS or damaged branches can be removed, ARMANDII. When you read about Clematis be tough with pruning it quite low one year Mon. – Thurs. 9.00a.m. – 8.00p.m. and you may even notice some touching armandii in a glossy, gardening magazine, and rather less so in the following two. Fri. & Sat. telephone wires. These should be shortened it could easily sound like the answer to all Failure to do any kind of reduction will mean 9.00a.m. – 6.00p.m. or cut away. Be wary of chain saws and for your prayers for the words scented, spring- the plant will get away from you to become Your Lawn Mower Man 52 goodness sake don’t be tempted to borrow flowering, evergreen, and vigorous seem an unmanageable monster. weeks of the year. (every second person has one nowadays). to leap out at you. It certainly does what it PANSIES; Do not expect winter-flowering www.thelawnmowerman.ie Apart from the awful noise and the fuel says on the tin, but it can also be a bit of a pansies to bloom for the entire winter period stench, they are cumbersome and unpre- liability in a small space. It grows by leaps December to March. These are going to dictable in ways that are disconcerting for and bounds and annoyingly, it only flowers take a 'rest' from Christmas through to the a machine with such sharp teeth, which, on new whippy shoots. A disgusting trait middle of February (approximately) due no as often as not, you are obliged to wield is its failure to clean itself in late spring by less, to the shortness of day length and not in awkward and unstable situations. Get dropping its old tattered leathery leaves (as because of poor seed quality or cultural yourself a bow-saw for those branches and new ones are produced). This usually results skimping. Keep them dead-headed and fed if you are fit enough, you can happily and in a great untidiness about the plant and this occasionally with any liquid preparation and 021-4822465 productively do Tarzan-type tricks up amid can be difficult to live with. Another loose they'll perform with a willingness that will Brooklodge, the high canopy! moral of this evergreen climber is the way it stun- once the day length increases. Glanmire, Co.Cork. 9

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Our Lady Crowned Credit Union Christmas Party

Board, staff and volunteers of Our Lady Crowned Credit union at their Christmas Party in Vienna Woods. O Connors Butchers & Foodhall Official Opening Was Held On 2nd December, 2017

Mary McCarthy School of Irish Dancing at the Munster Championships 2017 1 Munster champion | 3 world qualifiers wq | 6 podium place finishes | 65 Munster medals

Pupils of St. Patrick’s Girls’ National School paid a visit to CIT School of Music to sing along with the beloved musical, The Sound of Music.

Ava Hyde, Sarah-Kate Birmingham, Danielle Kearney, Lucia Sun and Julia Grycz. Inset: Leah Kelleher Margaret O' Sullivan and Anne Ahern. Cork & Ross Pastoral Development Congratulations to Sr. Karen Kent on the publication of her book, '55 Ways to Connect with Families in Your Parish' Sr. Karen works with Cork and Ross Parish Development Office and is a great support to Our Lady Crowned Parish.

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Christmas Carol Concert at Our Lady Crowned Church on Sunday 12th Dec 2017 14

New Inn School Carol Service in his traditional red and white colours, All children at New Inn National School did not, however, come empty handed. tremendously enjoyed the Christmas Pupils, from Junior Infants to 3rd Class, Carol Service that took place at St Jo- all received presents from Santa, while seph’s Church on the 12th December. also having the opportunity to sit on his The children dazzled family and friends lap for a quick chat. This festive visit al- with incredible renditions of Christmas lowed all children to get into the Christ- songs and carols. The event, under a mas spirit, as well as feel the magic that ‘Bethlehem’ theme, was deemed a huge this time of year brings us. success by all in attendance, as each class performed their own individual Open Day songs. The end of concert standing ova- The open day at New Inn National tion was a testament to the hard work School will take place on January 16th done by all teachers and pupils in the at 7:30pm. Children’s work will be on previous weeks. display throughout, as a way of dem- onstrating the great work done at the Santa in School school. The colourful environment, ac- Santa met all children at New Inn Nation- companied with the friendly staff, will al School by paying an unexpected visit. allow the public to see how special the Arriving in a red convertible, the man school truly is. All teachers will be at- from the North Pole surprised all pu- tendance to answer any questions or pils by pulling up outside their classes. queries you may have. We encourage all Spurred on with great excitement, chil- to attend this successful and informa- dren immediately surrounded the car, tive evening. Information regarding our with some fortunate enough to have the school can be found on www.newinng- chance to take a drive. The man, dressed lanmire.scoilnet.ie

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Ethel Voynich Micheál Ó Súilleabháin

Saolaíodh Ethel Boole i mBaile an Teampaill, An Burton a bhí ina ábhar sagairt. Séanann sé an Briotanach, Robin Lockhart, go raibh caird- Charraig Dhubh, i gCorcaigh in 1864. Iníon le creideamh Caitliceach agus téann sé leis an eas collaí idir an bheirt acu agus gur imigh George Boole, matamaiticeoir a bhí ina ollamh Ógra. Tosaíonn sé ag obair mar iriseoir chun an bheirt acu le chéile go dtí an Iodáil. Deir in Ollscoil na Banríona i gCorcaigh ó 1849, ba smaointe radacacha a chur chun cinn. Scríob- an t-iriseoir seo go raibh príomh-charachtar ea í. Ba í Mary Everest a máthair. Sasanaigh ba hann sé faoin ainm cleite an 'Gadfly'. an 'Gadfly', Arthur Burton, bunaithe ar Reilly. ea an bheirt acu. Fuair George Boole bás, nuair D'oir téama an leabhair don am sna 1890-idí Ach deir beathaisnéisí Reilly, Andrew Cook, a bhí Ethel sé mhí d'aois, agus thóg a máthair leis na smaointe ar reiligiún agus ar réabhlóid. nach bhfuil fírinne ar bith sa scéal. Ach in an chlann ar ais go Sasana. Mhair Ethel lena Bhí an-tóir ar an 'Gadfly' san fhichiú céad agus 1983, bhí mion-shraith teilifíse, 'Reilly Ace of huncail i Yorkshire ar feadh roinnt blianta. Nu- meastar gur díoladh 2,500,000 cóip den leab- Spies', ina raibh 12 chlár agus úsáideadh 'Ro- air a bhí sí 18 mbliana fágadh airgead aici le har in Aontas na Sóivéide amháin. Rinne an mance From the Gadfly' le Shostakovich mar hoidhreacht agus shocraigh sí staidéar a dhé- cumadóir Rúiseach, Mikhail Zhukov ceoldráma cheol téama an chláir. Deirtear, chomh maith, anamh ar cheol. Chaith sí trí bliana, idir 1882 den leabhar 'The Gadfly' in 1928. In 1955, rinne go raibh carachtar James Bond, a scríobh Ian agus 1885, ag staidéar i mBerlin. Sna blianta an stiúrthóir Sóivéadach, Aleksander Faintsim- Fleming, bunaithe ar Reilly, an sár-spiaire. In seo bhí an pholaitíocht réabhlóideach ag fás mer scannán den leabhar faoin teideal 'Ovod". 1957, d'fhoilsigh scríbhneoir Rúiseach, Ev- sa Ghearmáin agus i dtíortha eile. Chuir Ethel Ba é an cumadóir claisiceach cáiliúil, Dmitri geniya Taratuta paimfléad beathaisnéise faoin spéis ann. D'fhill sí ar Londain agus bhuail sí Shostakovich a scríobh scór an scannáin. Tá an teideal 'Our Friend Ethel Lilian Boole/Voynich. ansin le Sergie Kravchinski, ar tugadh Stepniak ceol fós i mbéal an phobail inniu. Scríobh Ethel D'aistrigh iar-choimeádaí Mhusaem Poiblí air. Réabhlóidí ón Úcráin ba ea é. D'fhoghlaim Voynich roinnt leabhar eile ach níor bhain aon Chathair Chorcaí, Séamas Ó Coigligh, aistriú i Ethel Rúisis uaidh. Mhol sé di dul go dtí an Rúis cheann acu an cháil chéanna amach. mBéarla ar an bpaimfléad. Tá sé ar fáil ar PDF ar agus rinne sí amhlaidh. Chaith sí dhá bhliain, Chuaigh Ethel Voynich agus a fear céile, Mi- shuíomh idirlín Leabharlann Chathair Chorcaí. idir 1887 agus 1889 ag obair i St. Petersburg chael Voynich ar imirce go dtí Stáit Aontaithe Fuair Ethel Boole Voynich bás i Nua Eabhrac mar mháistreás, ag tabhairt aire do leanaí óga. Mheiriceá in 1920 agus bhunaigh Michael in 1960. Bhí 96 bliain d'aois slánaithe aici agus Chuir sí suim sna Narodniks, ngrúpa réab- siopa leabhar i Nua Eabhrac. Dhírigh Ethel ar saol suimiúil caite aici. hlóideach sa Rúis sna blianta seo. cheol ón am seo ar aghaidh. D'oibrigh sí i scoil D'fhill sí ar Londain agus bhunaigh sí an Socie- cheoil ach lean sí lena gairm mar aistritheoir, ty of Friends of Russian Freedom in éineacht le chomh maith. D'aistrigh sí ón Rúisis, Polainnis Stepniak. In 1890, bhuail sí le Michal Wojnicz, agus ón bhFraincis. D'fhoilsigh sí an t-úrscéal Gluais: airgead le hoidhreacht = a legacy réabhlóidí de bhunadh na Polainne-Úcráine, a deiridh, 'Put Off Thy Shoes' in 1945. máistreás = governess bhí tar éis éalú ó Siberia. Phós Ethel Boole agus Níor thuig Ethel an tóir a bhí ar an Gadfly in de bhunadh na Polainne-Úcráine= a native Michal Wojnicz. D'oscail an bheirt acu siopa se- Aontas na Sóivéide go dtí gur thug taidhleoir of Poland/Ukraine an-tóir ar = great demand for anleabhar i Londain. Rinne Wojnicz galldú ar a Rúiseach cuairt uirthi i Nua Eabhrac in 1955. É smaointe radacacha = radical ideas ainm go Wilfrid Michael Voynich. siúd a d'inis di faoin cháil a bhí uirthi in Aontas Seirbhís Faisnéise na Brataine = British Intel- In 1897, d'fhoilsigh Ethel Voynich 'The Gad- na Sóivéide. ligence Services ceol téama = theme music fly', leabhar a bhí suite san Iodáil i mblianta Scéal suimiúil a bhaineann léi is ea gur bhuail paimfléad beathaisneise = biographical réabhlóideacha na 1840-idí. Úrscéal a bhain Sidney Reilly, Rúiseach ó dhúchas, a bhí fos- pamphlet le tréimhse nuair a bhí an Ostair i dtreis san taithe ag Seirbhís Faisnéise na Breataine, le sár-spiaire = ace spy Iodáil atá ann. Baineann an scéal le saol Arthur Ethel Voynich i Londain in 1895. Deir iriseoir iar-choimeadaí = former curator 17

Little Island NS Update Winter Chess League: delighted to celebrate this. Angie Health During the winter months we spoke about how she got to this have a chess league running at level, mentioning healthy eating, & Fitness lunch time. Chess promotes the exercise and listening to coaches skills of problem-solving, for- and teachers. We hope to see ward-planning, respect and dis- Angie and many other past pu- CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS cipline not to mention the many pils returning in years to come to other social skills developed by share their success in whatever planning a game one-on-one. field they pursue. The children really enjoy and it 5th & 6th Class Indoor Rowing encourages them to try a dif- Blitz in Neptune Stadium: ferent activity in a safe environ- We took part in a 6 week intro- ment. duction to rowing in Term 1. In Indoor Gaelic Football: conjunction with Cork Boat Club We entered boys and girls teams and Rowing Ireland we used row- in these games which were ing machines to learn the basics. held in The Little Island Sports We also took part in an indoor • 3D Foot Scanner. Complex. It is an indoor, non- rowing blitz in the Neptune Sta- competitive activity played with dium. It was a brilliant experience • The Latest in Foot Scan Technology. teams from other schools to help for our pupils and they did really develop the enjoyment and skills well coming 3rd in a few races. • Made from a 100% memory thermo-plast of one of our Gaelic games. The LIIDC Support: and are guaranteed against breaking. children represented our school For many years The Little Island excellently and played really well Industries Development Com- while having fun too. pany (LIIDC) has been a great BACK PAIN?? KNEE PAIN?? Cork City Women’s Soccer: supporter of our school. This year One of our past pupils, Angie Car- they presented us with a plaque Symptoms of poor foot mechanics? ry, was on the Cork City Women’s to mark the special relationship • Bunions • Plantar Fasciitis • Achillies Tendonitis team that recently won the FAI we have with them. We look for- • Metatarsalia • Knee & Back Pain Cup. She brought the cup back to ward to continuing this relation- our school and the children were ship into the future. To Book an appointment "XcelR8 Health & Fitness" Contact Ger on (087)954 8605 Arderrow, Sunmount House, or Tel: (021)4508598 Ballyvolane, Co Cork. 18

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Mayfield Citizens Information Centre The Reverend Adrian Moran Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, It was with shock and deep sadness secration of St Lappan’s Church on Mayfield that on Wednesday 29th Novem- Little Island, recognising the need Tel: 0761 07 6880 ber we learned of Rev Adrian Mo- for its restoration, he led us in the ran’s passing. Our deepest sympa- development of a detailed refur- Know Your Rights - January 2018 thy, thoughts and prayers are with bishment programme. It is a further Question: should check whether prior authorisation is required. his wife Mary Rose and his children testament to his leadership that the There is a long wait for a medical procedure that I need. You pay the costs of treatment and then apply for a Elizabeth, Ludovic, Miranda, Aidan programme has now commenced Can I get my medical costs refunded if I have the proce- refund when you return to Ireland. The amount repaid dure done in another European country? is either the amount that the treatment would cost in and Suzie in their irreparable and with the refurbishment of the roof. It Answer: Ireland, or the cost of your treatment abroad, if that is tragic loss. is also a comfort to know that Adrian If you are entitled to public health services that are less. It does not include other costs such as travel. The Adrian had fought bravely, selflessly had led the organisation of this stage available in Ireland, you can access these services in HSE has published refund amounts for different treat- and without complaint with cancer of the work and knew that it was now the European Economic Area (EEA). You will be repaid ments. To get a refund of treatment costs, you and your over many months. underway. It will be our task to ensure the cost if you meet the requirements. healthcare provider abroad must complete a HSE form. He had been Priest in Charge of Cobh that, as our tribute to his precious This is provided for by the Cross-Border Healthcare Di- You then submit it with the healthcare provider invoice and Glanmire Union of Parishes for memory, the programme, the de- rective. The Directive covers services that are publicly and receipt. The HSE provides an invoice format that it the past three years and was a won- velopment of which would not have funded and available in Ireland. These include acute recommends using for the invoice to make sure it in- hospital services and community-based outpatient cludes all the required details. derful friend, pastor and leader to taken place without his leadership, care. Other services covered include physiotherapy, To find out more, contact the National Contact Point: us all. He is very sadly missed. When will be completed in full. With God’s ophthalmic, psychology, disability and mental health phone (056) 778 4546 or email crossborderdirective@ he joined us our parish was in disar- help, our continued dedication to the services. Occupational therapy services and dental and hse.ie. ray. He at once set himself the task task and the help of our many friends orthodontic services are also covered, but with some of leading us, like the biblical good in the wider community who have exceptions. The Directive doesn’t cover treatments that shepherd led his flock, out of our dif- generously supported us to date, we qualify for the Treatment Abroad Scheme (in general, Further Information ficulties. It is a fitting testament to his will succeed. treatments that are not available in Ireland). Further information on this and other matters is available in confidence from the Mayfield Citizens Information Centre, faith, dedication, and care for us and Adrian will live long and with great af- You must be referred to the health service abroad in the same way that you would be referred to public health Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. Telephone: everybody in the community, that he fection in our memories. services in Ireland. This referral may be by your GP 0761 07 6880 succeeded in his task, setting us on a May he rest in peace (family doctor) or public hospital consultant, for exam- Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm, clear path for the future. The attached photograph shows the ple. They may also be able to tell you whether the ser- Monday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm. In 2016, during our celebrations of progress that is being made with the vice you require is covered by the Directive. You can also Citizens Information is also available through the Cork City the 150th Anniversary of the Con- refurbishment of the roof. check with the National Contact Point (details below). (North) Citizens Information Service at 0761 07 6850, the If the treatment involves an overnight stay in hospital, Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000 or online at it will need to be authorised in advance by the Health Service Executive (HSE). For other treatments, you www.citizensinformation.ie

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Christmas Draw Winners have chosen not to seek reappointment. The annual Christmas draw took place on Pat O’Callaghan has spent seven years Friday 22nd of December in the Stirrup in the role as chairman. Pat has done Bar. Dylan Goulding was the winner of endless work for the club over the years the 600 euro first prize, very kindly spon- and it is often unnoticed. Recently storm sored by the Hennessy family of the Stir- Ophelia, the worst recorded in history, rup Bar. The 2nd prize of 250 euro spon- caused some damage to the club’s roof. sored by Unique Fitout went to Eoghan However, Pat with typical efficiency and Kelleher of Ballyphillip (currently residing skill quietly resolved the issue. It is likely in Brisbane, Australia). Eoghan, luckily, that most club members were not even was present on the night to accept his aware that the issue occurred. This is typi- prize! David O Keeffe (Ros Ard) won the cal of the behind the scenes work that Pat third prize of 150 euro (sponsored by CK does. Such work is essential to keep the Landscaping). The fourth and fifth prizes club functioning. were won by Mary Scully(Kinvara) and Sean C Burke occupied the role of treas- Orla Burke (Piercestown) respectively. For urer for 3 years. This is an increasingly a full list of prizes, please visit the club’s tough job to keep the books balanced. official Facebook page or club website. This year was particularly tough as on- The full list is also available at the draw field success implied rising costs. Sean venue. The club is extremely grateful to was integral in organising fund raising all of our very kind draw sponsors and events such as the fight-night and the Martin Flynn (Chairman, White's Cross GAA), Eileen Hennessy, Michael Hennessy (both of encourages local people to support our 60th anniversary dinner dance. He was business sponsors. The club would like to very diligent and astute in managing Stirrup Bar) before the commencement of the White's Cross GAA Christmas Bar at Stirrup Bar, thank all those that bought tickets and funds raised whilst keeping on top of White's Cross. The vacancies provide an opportunity 80s and 90s and was a big supporter in indeed those that sold them. expenditure. Conor Kelleher has been for others to bring some new ideas. Mar- later years. Paddy Reynolds (Lisnahor- Annual General Meeting the communications officer (formerly tin O’Flynn is the new club chairman. na), who was a player with the club in The club held its 61st Annual Gen- PRO) since 2003. In the 15 years, he has Seamus Quinlan, the youngest club of- its formative years, was buried only two eral Meeting at the end of November transformed this role. All aspects of the ficer, is the social media coordinator. Paul days later. Paddy remained a supporter of evening under the chairmanship of club are regularly reported on. There O’Donovan is communications officer. the club throughout his life. A sad week Pat O’Callaghan. The evening's various has always been a regular news feed on Seamus Reid is cultural officer and Glenn was concluded when the club buried one reports reflected on successes on and matches, underage events and when Arrigan is health and wellbeing officer. of its founding members – the late John off the field during 2017. Reaching the things start to get quiet on the field he To view the full AGM report and the full Kelleher (Ballyphillip). The trojan work county hurling final, the retention of City introduced ‘throw-back Thursday’ to keep list of committee members, please visit carried out by John has continued to the Division hurling championship, a record followers engaged with club! Thankfully the club website or see the Facebook present day by his sons Anthony, Conor, number of championship games played Conor, along with Sean C and Pat will re- page. Martin and Murt who are active both and a very successful 60th anniversary main on the committee for 2018. Club Bereavements on and off the field with current White’s dinner dance in February were just some Jonathan Kenneally, who is stepping December was a sad month for White’s Cross teams and committees. White’s of those mentioned. down as communications officer was of Cross GAA due to the bereavements of Cross GAA would like to extend its deep- The meeting was notable for significant great assistance to Conor over the last three former club stalwarts. Jimmy Walsh est sympathies to the family and friends changes in a number of the senior roles several years ensuring that the club web- (Templemichael) died unexpectedly. of these three men. Ar a dheis dé go raibh within the club. The outgoing chairman, site was populated. Jonathan worked Jimmy was a coach for many years in the a n-anamacha uasail. treasurer and communication’s officer quietly in the background. PROFILE: Dr. Dolores Duffy Principal Dental Surgeon at Little Island Dental Surgery Mum of two teenage girls Killian O’Leary is a WHERE ARE YOU LIVING: Glounthaune ‘QQI-Certified Life & Executive Coach’ HOW YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR TIME: with Ten Years’ experience within Running, gym, yoga, day trips, time with fam- Coaching & Recruitment! ily and friends Whatever your Goal - New career, Better way of organis- PERSON YOU MOST ADMIRE: ing your life, Better interview technique, Better CV or My Dad, a gentleman Better Relationship-building skills, I can help! FAVOURITE PERSONALITY TRAIT IN OTHERS: Authenticity Feel free to reach for an initial ‘free, non-committal’ LEAST FAVOURITE PERSONALITY TRAIT: Sneakiness conversation to see if I can add value to your Goal GUILTY PLEASURE: Nutella jar with a small spoon! FAVOURITE MOVIE: Nottinghill LAST BOOK YOU READ: Email: - [email protected] | Mobile: 086-0279618 “How Champions Think” by sports psychologist Bob Rotella PROUDEST MOMENT IN 2017: Seeing Double at Martina’s Playschool Winning Clonakilty Marathon in December FAVOURITE DRINK: Prosecco FAVOURITE RESTAURANT: Elm Tree Glounthuane, worth dressing up for HOPES FOR 2018: Guide my children in their career choices, continue to run my business, keep healthy, go for a new world record in Cork mara- thon in June for fastest female in a film character costume FAVOURITE PLACE: Gap of Dunloe, stunning Laura Keane, Alex FONDEST MEMORY: Birth of my daughters Rall, Kate Keane & Gracie Rall. 21

St John Ambulance St John Ambulance Glanmire Division will Upper Glanmire ICA Guild commence a First Aid Course for Adults (over 18 years) on Monday 29 January 2018 from Upper Glanmire ICA Guild 7.30-9.30pm. The course will run for 7 weeks. Our Guild meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except January. The course covers Wounds, Bleeding, Sprains, We have 28 members and new members would be very welcome Strains, Fractures and their treatment; also there will be sessions on Cardio Pulmonary Resusita- UPDATE ON tion (CPR) and use of an Automated External De- January Recipe: fibrillator (AED), as well as, dealing with Medical GUILD ACTIVITIES Emergencies such as Asthma, Fainting, Diabetes, Chocolate Cookies Poisons, Burns etc. • We were very happy with the The total cost for this course is €120 per person, success and fun we enjoyed at Ingredients • Remove from oven,and leave to 4 oz soft brown sugar harden on tray. which covers the cost of a First Aid Certificate Glanmire's first Craft Fair on the Valid for 2 years, a pocket mask and the First Aid 3 oz butter • (Cover with melted choc when Student Book. 19th November. We look forward to Pinch of salt cool- optional) Course places are limited to a maximum of 20. next year's craft Fair! 6 oz plain flour Please email [email protected] or phone 086- 1 egg 0699086 or 021-4820873 if you wish to reserve a • At our Guild meeting in December, A mixture of white and dark space on this course. €20 deposit required in ad- chocolate broken up into small vance to secure your place. we held our annual party , and we The course will be run in the Glanmire Divisional also had our annual Kris Kindle and pieces. Headquarters in Unit 5D Glanmire Industrial Es- some Christmas music. tate, Sallybrook. Method • We are delighted to have Dolores • Beat butter and sugar until light in shade and fluffy GLANMIRE Casey join us for a few weeks at our • Add in salt, beaten egg and Craft class, Dolores is teaching us flour. Mix well. COMMUNITY the basics of quilting and cushion • Mix in broken chocolate. covers. Our Craft sessions resume • Using a dessertspoon, spoon EMPLOYMENT again in February. onto greased Swiss roll tray. • Even tops a little with a fork SCHEME • Cook in a hot oven at 200 deg C 3 VACANCIES AVAILABLE for about 10 min 19.5 HOURS PER WEEK Caretakers 1 Required

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"You Are Not Alone" We will hold a coffee morning for those who are bereaved or affected by suicide in the Montenotte Hotel Cork on the first Tuesday of every month. All welcome and bring friend/s. Coffee, teas and scones complimen- tary and kindly donated by the Montenotte Hotel. The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strength and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one MOC through suicide. For more information contact Collette on Post-Natal 087/1897315 or Anthony on 087/6838861 Depression Support M.A.B.S. CORK MONEY Friends of Leukaemia Unable to Cope since the ADVICE & Patients birth of your baby? BUDGETING Need to Talk to Patients Cork Established since 1985. SERVICE Voluntary group registered charity number 15959. someone who We are a non profit organisation composed mainly of understands? family and friends of leukaemia patients all working on Cork M.A.B.S. Unit a voluntary capacity having experienced a 12, Penrose Wharf, loved one diagnosed with this illness. GLOUNTHAUNE/ Please Ring Tel.: 4922083 Penrose Quay, Cork. One hundred per cent of donations made to our charity goes directly to helping patients and their GLANMIRE Visit : www.pnd.ie families in the Munster Area. HELPERS NEEDED Tel: Also providing Home from Home accommodation in close proximity to St James Hospital Dublin. This facility TRAINING PROVIDED is made available free of charge to patients and carers MEALS (021) who have limited financial resources undergoing a bone marrow transplant. ON WHEELS Get our book Recovering from 4552080 If you would like to organise a fundraising event or make Post Natal Depression a donation to our charity If you can help please contact: We would love to hear from you. from Easons. A FREE & Please contact Imelda Reynolds for further information: Maria O’Halloran 4353549 Support meeting last CONFIDENTIAL Phone 021 4823625 or Mary Griffin 4821795 SERVICE email [email protected] Tuesday of the month. www.friends-of-leukaemia-patients-cork.com

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