Vol. 1 Issue 16 - March 11th, 2021 NEXT EDITION MARCH 25TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 STORMS REVEAL BLASTS FROM THE PAST ON YOUGHAL BEACH By Christy Parker

Visitors to the former rifle range area of Youghal beach could argue that history had them in its sights recently when they found the area strewn with thousands of fired bullets.

The finds, at the further end of Claycastle car park, were centred in pools formed amidst peat forestry that was spectacular- ly exposed after recent storms swept sand inwards towards the front strand.

The 'drowned forest', as it is sometimes 'The Butts' rifle range known, may date beyond an estimated 4,500 years and while it regularly emerges through the movement of sand, Ferdia O'Halloran pictured with some this latest manifestation was almost of his collection unprecedented in its volume. there until eventually disturbed by either man or nature. The bullets meanwhile are dated from between the late 1800's to the 1980's, a Spanning history period that represents the origins and Whatever the conveyance, the multiple demise of the rifle range. "There's no sign remnants represent "about 130 years of of it on ordnance survey maps prior to rifle history", Robert surmises. about 1890 anyway", confirms former "The darker ones inevitably are from the Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (FCÁ) private, British Army era", he explains. "Some of Robert Sweetnam. these are almost certainly a .577 ball ammunition type used in a musket type At home on the range rifle used onwards from the 1850's. We're The rifle range consisted of a 40 metre talking about muskets, where they poured concrete building behind a stop butt clay gun powder into the tube, followed by the mound rising between it and the beach. bullet". About half of the original 'butt' is estimat- ed to remain. Robert continues that the army, all armies, then started using "the forerunner Soldiers, facing seaward from between of what we know as bullets now", when 300 and 800 yards away in Ballyvergan they moved to copper with lead cores. marsh, would fire at targets mounted on "Around the late 1800's they began the concrete structure. The bullets would changing to pointy bullets", he elabo- become embedded in the stop butts. rates. "I'd say there are about seven dif- However it appears that a lot of them ferent types of bullet, from musket use to either passed straight through or went relatively modern self-loading and auto- over and beside the butt. matic rifles or even machine guns. Its the Hence stories of fishermen hurriedly history of the rifle range really". upping anchor as bullets splashed around them became legendary, their with verac- Aiming to keep ity perhaps now sealed by the evidence Amongst the first to visit the beach and revealed on the beach! collect bullets was Youghal artist Deirdre Morris, her husband Fionn O'Halloran The range was built by the British Army and their 11 year-old son Ferdia. which "has always", says Robert "placed "We brought home hundreds of them!" a strong emphasis on rifle combat. They Deirdre reveals. "Ferdia collects unusual would have spent a lot of time there", he objects as a hobby and they've certainly notes. It was subsequently inherited by enhanced his collection. He had to scrub the Free State Army when national his hands though, as there's a lot of lead Independence was gained in 1922. content in them of course. We also found Over the decades hundreds of thousands an ammo tin", Deirdre continues, "but it of rounds would have been fired, with the was too immersed in the peat to retrieve. capacity, depending on evolving gun and And a friend of ours found a penny dating bullet upgrades and on climatic condi- to the 1900s", she adds. tions, to travel from a half a mile to three miles. Deirdre posted her findings online, and in particular on the Love Youghal Facebook While missed targets would account for page. This attracted some insightful com- many bullets, more may have been dis- mentaries, as well as proving the starting lodged from the butt itself as it fell prey to gun for many more people to shoot out to coastal erosion. "It would have been rid- the beach, so to speak. With enough bul- dled with them", says Robert, whose lets to arm her own militia she is unsure service in the FCA from 1990 to 2009 what to do with most of them. "If anyone came too late for him to take aim at 'the wants a few, they can have them!", she butts', let alone frighten fishermen. offers, in what could be Youghal's first case of peacetime arms trading! That The fact that some bullets are split or beach is riddled with opportunity! reduced to shrapnel suggests they hit rock within the butt and remained lodged email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 kitchen - it means it can sit as a statement and marble go together beautifully, with piece against white. You could also use some muted grey tiles. 20 Kitchen Colour Ideas for 2021! this bright, funky shade of yellow on other 19. White and Concrete As part of the Credit Union's 4. Baby Blue Kitchen key areas like light fittings, lamps. Concrete is making a huge comeback House2Home series, where they sharing 'Glidden Blue Ice Age' is the exact shade 12. 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Cork ETB to open €10 million state-of- Speaking in relation to the extension was the-art extension at East Cork school Principal of St. Colman's Community College Karen Casey "To see how our As students and teachers all over the school has transformed over the last country went back to their classrooms, number of years is really something spec- pupils at St. Colman's Community tacular. Our aim here in St. Colman's is to College in Midleton, had another reason create a school where each person is to look forward to going back to school as respected, valued and supported. Now, they returned to a state-of-the-art exten- with this addition of these new wonderful sion and all new facilities. facilities, we can continue to educate and Following a significant investment of €10 nurture the wonderful young people in the million by the Department of Education college and give them the best second and Skills, St. Colman's Community level education possible". College in Midleton which is a co-educa- tional post primary school under the aus- Cork ETB Chief Executive Denis Leamy pices of Cork Education and Training also added "St. Colman's Community Board (Cork ETB) and, has undergone a College serves the second level educa- huge transformation over the last number tion needs of the greater Midleton area. of years, resulting in three new buildings Cork ETB is delighted to see this progres- that have a total gross floor area of sive extension finally come to fruition 5,640m2. after four years of construction. Midleton Designed by Healy & Partners Architects is a rapidly growing suburb and the devel- and building works carried out by Cfield opment of these outstanding facilities will Construction, the school's facilities will be benefit the whole community". immensely advanced as the extension includes: The Department of Education and Skills - Block 1 - A teaching block of 35 addi- is committed to the continued improve- tional classrooms and ancillary spaces - ment of educational institutions. The science laboratories, music rooms, com- Department will continue to invest in munications graphics rooms, business schools with a view to offering students and computer facilities, arts and crafts the best environment possible to continue room, Special Education Needs Unit. their educational development. - Block 2 - A single-storey stand-alone For more on St. Colman's Community engineering room with associated stores. College, see www.colmans.ie or contact - Block 3 - A new two-storey stand-alone them on [email protected] or 021- Sports Hall building with ancillary chang- 4631696. ing facilities. The current enrolment in St. Colman's For more on Cork Education and Training Community College is over 800 students Board see www.corketb.ie, or CorkETB but the addition of the new extension will on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, allow the school to cater for 1,000 stu- Instagram, and LinkedIn. dents into the future.

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An East Cork community group opposing The HSE meanwhile has noted that some a planned piggery development near people were significantly concerned that Ballymacoda is appealing to the general the quality and safety of drinking water public to continue submitting their views from private wells might be compromised on the planning application to the local and feels all wells should be identified authority to the very end. The plea comes and protected. with the deadline for submissions to Cork In this regard and in regard to concerns County Council falling on March 18th. surrounding air emissions, noise emis- sions and disposal of hazardous waste Derra Farms Limited plans to demolish noise emissions the Executive makes and replace a nine-acre, 1980's era pig recommendations that it would seem to farm at Curheen that was designed for feel adequate to address its own particu- This may be partly directly attributable to toxic chemicals leaks. 1,000 pigs and to replace it with a new lar remit. plans to deposit slurry within 17 separate plant to accommodate 4,500 pigs. townlands, such as Ballinteosig, Threat to Tourism & Use of Affiliated structures would include two Worries and woes Aghadoe, Kilcraheen, Garryvoe Lower Recreational and Public Amenities: feed silo buildings, control room, septic However with the Womanagh river less and Glanturkin. "One elderly man con- Odour, water pollution as well as tank, filter bed, bored well, part under- than 800m away, the nearest home a tacted us to say he feared his regular increased HGV, Tractor and tanker traffic ground covered slurry storage concrete mere 75 metres distant, streams and walks around Knockadoon might be will compromise benefits of Youghal- tank, internal roads and landscaping. watercourses in the vicinity and the affected", says Kat. Midleton Greenway, Glenbower Wood, Midleton-Youghal greenway close by too, The worries extend far beyond odours Knockadoon Cliff Walk, beaches and Derra Farms claims the present piggery is it is not surprising that a lot of people are and slurry, with noise, environmental bathing at Youghal, Pilmore, Ring Strand, too small and reliant on outdated technol- harbouring a lot of misgivings about the impact also a concise summary that has Knockadoon, Ballywilling, Ardnahinch, ogy, while the new expansion would apply whole venture. Add in about 20 public been collated to include the following con- Garryvoe, Ballynamona, Inch Beach; modern methodology that would reduce ground water supply sources and numer- tentions: deter future tourism, hospitality and busi- odours and emissions. ous private wells nearby and it is even Road Safety/Traffic: ness development. less surprising. Sub-standard, narrow, bendy country Health & Other Importand Points to The application has sparked a storm of roads won't cater properly for the extra Consider: protest that is particularly evident on Their unease was not sated, says protest traffic and vehicle sizes used to transport Meat processes from this type of industri- social media with presumably greater sig- group POWER (Protection Of Water animals and slurry (including large al sized food production associated with nificance when transferred to Cork Environment and Residents) East Cork. tankers and multi-deck articulated trucks); serious health risks in humans such as County Council's planning sector. Over POWER, by a failure of Derra Farms to further damage to roads will make them heart disease and cancer; increase in 70 submissions of objection had been consult fully with them on all aspects of increasingly hazardous; many hazardous rodents/spread of disease; at most one f/t lodged as of March 5th. the proposed farm. blind spots; bus route for local primary job created, yet detriment to tourism, fish- While Covid-19 restrictions may or may and secondary school children runs along ing industry, environment, scenic views, Welfare and water not have influenced this non-consultative the piggery access route; dangerous cir- public amenities, health and locals' well- Parking the objections for a moment, its outcome, they certainly detracted from cumstances for motorists, cyclists and being; contrary to government policy to not all one-way traffic against the devel- locals' capacity to convene. "We couldn't walkers, including those accessing the reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ani- opment. Agriculture and Food knock on doors, organise public meetings nearby Youghal- Midleton greenway. mal welfare concerns through intensive Development Authority, An Teagasc is or meet en masse, so it's been difficult Odour/Noise Pollution: farming practices; intensive farming in pleased that "a new state of the art pig marshalling our forces and drawing up a Strong smells from emissions related to total contradiction to national policy manure management system" will be strategy", says spokesperson for bio aerosols may prove toxic to the nerv- around agritourism, bio-diversity and cli- incorporated alongside a "modern, fan- POWER, Kat Walsh. "So we've been very ous and respiratory system; EPA have no mate crisis. ventilated system. reliant on social media" enforcement power over pig slurry once it leaves the site; no guarantee that low *Efforts to contact Derra Farms proved Donning its animal care cap, the Authority Summarising emissions protein feed will be used; com- unsuccessful. notes that the pigs will be healthier from They have managed nonetheless to build promises the enjoyment of gardens, having an "increased area per pig a cohesive front. Varied in concern but beaches, walkways, workplaces, schools Getting involved: allowance" and enjoy "improved welfare united in purpose, it has blossomed from and other spaces. i) Objections can be handwritten or typed, through improved house design and dis- localised conviction originally to a far simple (a few lines) or detailed and cho- ease control". It also recognises the wider consensus. It invokes occupations Site Location -Size and Scale of sen if preferred from points above and "improved distribution of pig manure to a across all sectors, rural and urban, includ- Development: rephrased. high tillage area", which would facilitate ing politics, environment, tourism, sport, Sited on a strategically important aquifer, ii) Must be submitted by Thursday 18th using pig manure to produce grain to feed business, angling, etc., etc. water source for local population; site March. the pigs. An Teagasc is also pleased with hydrologically connected to Womanagh iii) Address for objections: Planning river with severe potential for pollutants to Department, Cork County Council, drain into the river and pose a threat to County Hall, Cork. iv) Every objection important crab, shrimp fishing, oyster must quote reference number 20/5815, farm at Knockadoon; Womanagh estuary include name and correspondence is only one of two spawning areas for address and enclose fee of €20, payable European sea bass on the south coast to Cork County Council, who will issue a with thousands congregating there during receipt. spawning season; industrial size factory v) Original receipt should be kept in order farm not in keeping with local landscape; to appeal any decision. two 215m grain silos will be visual eye- vi) Further guidance, support in reviewing sore; devaluation of properties. your submission can be given by Power Group East Cork (Protection of Water Pollution & Ecology: Environment, Residents and Water) at Local drinking water table and drinking email:[email protected] supply compromised, as well as aquatic, om or on Facebook/Instagram. avian and terrestrial habitats of the vii) Donations to cover legal and other Ballymacoda (Clonpriest and Pilmore) fees: IBAN: IE34AIBK934305 12413011 SAC/pNHA and Ballymacoda Bay Spa; BIC: AIBKIE2D Account Name: Power risk of contamination of private bored Group East Cork. wells and slurry spread townlands; poten- See also Cork County Council/planning; tial for contaminated run-off/potential Planning no 20/05815 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Kyle N.S. NEWS Best of luck to Sorcha O’Rourke 5th Class, Kyle N.S in the final of the SOPHia Project. Sorcha is a finalist for her project on the life and work of Marie Curie. To be shortlisted for this prestigious award is a huge achievement. Everyone at Kyle is rooting for her in the final. Well Done Sorcha!! email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 TWENTY YEARS AGO - AND ANOTHER SORT OF LOCKDOWN By John Walshe the end of the month, were switched to Ostend in Belgium. Coillte and As for the second year in succession we Waterways Ireland ran notices in the face into a St. Patrick's Day devoid of cel- newspaper with the news that Coillte ebration, maybe it's no harm to take a forests were now closed to the public, and look back to this week of 2001 when the that members of the public should refrain entire country was in a similar sort of lock- from using canal towpaths and walkways down (although the term probably hadn't in rural areas. been invented back then). Nearer to home, along with the various For the first time since 1941, Ireland had St. Patrick's Day parades in all of the East experienced its first foot and mouth out- Cork towns, the biggest casualty was the break. For around three months the entire Ballycotton '10' road race scheduled for country, especially the farming communi- Sunday March 11th. On March 22nd, the ty, held its breath while watching the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth was con- course of the outbreak of the disease in firmed in the Irish Republic in a sheep the UK. On February 19th the first cases flock near Jenkinstown, Co. Louth. An of foot-and-mouth disease in Britain in 20 aggressive slaughter policy was initiated years were discovered at an abattoir in with the cull of animals extending to Essex. The next day, a ban on imports 13,000 sheep. However, by the end of tesy of the Irish Examiner County) from volunteers are in short supply'. from the United Kingdom including April, Britain announced that the mass early March 2001 relate: Northern Ireland of cattle, sheep, pigs, cull of healthy cattle designed to halt the * Three well-known Midleton personnel, goats and deer and on a range of animal spread of foot-and-mouth disease was to * 'Many warm tributes were paid to Ms. Joan O'Sullivan Clonmult Terrace, Toddy products from such animals was be wound down because the number of Ann O'Connor who has departed as Murphy, who resides at Old Cork Road, imposed, with additional security forces new outbreaks was waning. matron of Midleton Community Hospital and Paudie O'Brien, Showfield, were assigned to police the border to ensure to take up a similar position in Fermoy recently presented with Golden Jubilee compliance. where she had been a staff member pre- mementoes by Jerry Mullins, Branch viously. John McCarthy of the Midleton Secretary of the Cork Number One Early March brought the news that people Hospital Staff Social Club said at a func- Branch of SIPTU at Connolly Hall, Cork, had been dreading. "The plague is here," tion that Ms. O'Connor had been an in recognition of their 50 years' member- ran the headline on the Irish Independent excellent boss and administrator'. ship of the Trade Union'. of Thursday March 1st. Not to be out- done, the editorial in the The Irish Times * 'Paddy O'Brien, the well-known County * 'A radio installer and retailer from stated: "A catastrophe looms. The full Waterford country music singer and pop- Ardmore, John Kennedy, recalls the glory enormity of the foot and mouth crisis was ular entertainer, was recently honoured days of radio technology in the 1950s on brought home on this island yesterday with a civic reception by members of Radio Days, RTE Radio 1, on Sunday when the Northern Irish Minister for Youghal Urban District Council at the Mall March 18th at 7.02pm. A native of Agriculture, Brid Rodgers, said she House'. Ardmore, with a business in Youghal, believes a case of the disease has been John describes the wet and dry batteries, identified close to the Border in south * 'Darina Allen. East Cork's own celebrity the complicated installation procedures, Armagh. Ominously, sheep from the farm chef has gone organic. As a practising the static and interference, and the old are reported to have been moved to this organic farmer, and a member of organic radio sets from Pilot, Pye and Bush'. State."

The impact on social and sporting events of the announcement of the outbreak was almost immediate. On February 28th, a request had been made that various sporting, cultural and other activities be On April 19th, 30 days after the discovery postponed. People were discouraged of the State's only incident of foot-and- from visiting Ireland because of negative mouth disease in Co. Louth, the Minister publicity and because of direct pleas from for Agriculture, Joe Walsh, announced a both the British and Irish governments to lifting of the trade restrictions. Sporting restrict movement between the two coun- and tourism groups welcomed the end of tries. the ban but it wouldn't be until September 19th that the world animal health organi- The IRFU cancelled the Wales-Ireland sation OIE restored Ireland's status as rugby match and on March 7th the foot and mouth free. Cheltenham Festival was reluctantly called off. The World Cross-Country Despite the restrictions, life continued to Championships, scheduled for Dublin at go on as the following local stories (cour-

producers' groups both here and in the UK, Darina spoke about the need for * 'John Motherway, the popular and well- 'green' food production at a time when known referee from Aghada, has traditional agriculture methods are "crack- announced his retirement. The highly- ing at the seams"'. respected official decided late last year to step down after 30 years at the whistle. * 'Youghal Community Radio has The move was surprising given the fact launched a recruitment drive to entice that he was regarded as being still as people to become more involved with the effective an official as he had ever been station. The station is run with the help of but equally 30 years amounts to tremen- voluntary and FAS employees but with dous service to the GAA'. employment in the region so proliferate, email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Bun Scoil Mhuire Eochaill News

First class students are very proud of art work done to celebrate the season of Spring

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Children bring their favourite book to school to celebrate World Book Day 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 SHANAGARRY MEMORIES Beet Singling Champion from the 1960s

YARA - Monthly News Welcome to March These activities are now organised to March is the month of many weathers commence when lockdown finishes, and and as the saying goes, March comes "in we hope to add further to this range as like a lion, out like a lamb." time goes on. This time last year we were like lambs We have also received a grant from the trembling before Covid but now the vac- Comic Relief Fund to organise training cine roll-out will turn us all into lions! programmes for our members in the use Spring is here, so throw off the long, dark of digital technology such as mobile months and rise to embrace the brighter phones, tablets and PC's. days ahead. These courses will be free of charge and will start as soon as is practical after the While we will not have any parades this end of lockdown. year, the St. Patrick's Festival is now a virtual event and runs from March 12th to Closure of Bank of Ireland 17th. The Bank of Ireland branch in Youghal is The theme of this year's Festival is due to close at the end of September but Craobh Eochaille, Coiste Contae Chorcaí Dúisigh Éire! Awaken Ireland! and will after that time you will still be able to agus Dáilna Mumhan de Chonradh na Gaeilge include up to 100 events. make deposits and withdrawals through www.dailnamumhan.ie You can watch all these events on the the local Post Office. SPF TV live stream on www.rte.ie/culture or Oireachtas TV, which can be found on Our YARA support group is available for Tionól Oirthear Chorcaí 2021 all TV platform providers. members who may need help - this And don't forget Mother's Day is on includes grocery runs, books through the 3 Léachtar Raidio Pobal Eochaill / March 14th - get your hints in early! library, or emergency maintenance work, Community Radio Youghal / CRY 104fm or you can always call us just to have a YARA Website chat… 1. Craoladh an Spóirt The YARA website has now been devel- oped and will be launched on Monday If you have any interesting news or ideas, Liam Mac a' Mhaoir, Craoltóir Aitheanta Spóirt March 8th. please send them to - info@youghalac- Céadaoin 10ú Márta (10/3/21) ag a 6 a chlog tive.ie - also visit our Facebook page for The site, together with our bright new our regular updates and where you can 2. Gaelscolaíocht sa Dara Leibhéal logo were developed by local company comment or post your own items... Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, Ard-Rúnaí An Foras Patrúnachta Beatless Design, led by Karl Prendergast. YARA … Youghal Active… Céadaoin 17ú Márta (17/3/21 Lá 'le Pádraig) ag a 6 a chlog The site will have a news and events sec- but stay safe… tion, a gallery for photos, a section for 3. Saothar Choimisiún Béaloideas Éireann in Oirthear Chorcaí local services and we will have a regular Dr. Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh, Stiúrthóir, Cnuasach Béaloideas Éireann blog on topical issues. Céadaoin 24ú Márta (24/3/21) ag a 6 a chlog The address is - www.youghalactive.ie and we welcome your views and com------ments. Craobh Eochaille, Coiste Contae Chorcaí Planning for after lockdown One of the impacts of the Covid 19 is that agus Dáilna Mumhan de Chonradh na Gaeilge we are all much more cautious of meeting www.dailnamumhan.ie or socialising with people in an indoor set- ting. In response to this we are now develop- Tionól Oirthear Chorcaí 2021 ing a range of outdoor activities; walking, 3 Lectures ---- as Gaeilge / in Irish on cycling, yoga, art classes, garden meet- ings, which will allow members to enjoy Community Radio Youghal / CRY 104fm exercise and leisure activities in a safer environment. 1. Sports Broadcasting Sunday morning on the beach Liam Mac a' Mhaoir, Sports Broadcaster by Tommy Crowley Wednesday10th March at 6 pm

2. Education through Irish at Second Level Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, Ard-Rúnaí An Foras Patrúnachta Wednesday 17th March (Lá 'le Pádraig) at 6pm

3. Work of Irish Folklore Commission in East Cork Dr. Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh, Stiúrthóir, Cnuasach Béaloideas Éireann Wednesday 24th March at 6pm Picnic in the Park copy email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 NOT FINN-ISHED YET AS WONDERFUL NORA CELEBRATES 105th BIRTHDAY By Christy Parker Unfortunately his new wife proved to be "the archetypical wicked stepmother", as A birthday with a number few people John describes, "and Nora and Moll lived expect to reach was celebrated in the in fear of her". Youghal Community Hospital recently The stepmother died prematurely in 1941 when local woman Nora Finn achieved but the impression she imparted on the her 105th year. children was long-term. John recalls that Covid-19 restrictions prevented Nora even in her later years, Nora confided to from meeting the milestone with a large a friend that she was afraid she would contingent of family and friends but she again meet her stepmother in Heaven. was visited within the pandemic guide- The friend reassured her not to worry as, lines by her son John, daughters Mary "from what you've told me about her I'd (Roche) and Noreen (McCarthy), daugh- say she is in a much warmer place!" Moll ter-in-law Rose & grand-daughter Gillian. meanwhile died early too, in the 1960's in "The birthday was marked on Sunday England, where she is buried. February 28th, although family tradition has it that her exact date of birth was Working for farmers February 29th 1916", says John. The esteem and love generated by her "Apparently it was common practice to own family towards her is apparent when ignore the leap year date on birth certs John recounts his mother's life, the reflec- back then!" tions carrying both historical and person- Nora with great grandchild Fiadh, July Tom and Nora Wedding Day, 2019 al resonance. September 1941 The birthday was also generously recog- He speaks of how a neighbour shouted at the 'wicked stepmother'. nised with a magnificent 105th birthday a five-year old Nora, who was digging Much better days cake courtesy of Harrington's Home potatoes in an acre owned by her father, John says his mother neither forgot nor Bakery, Tallow Street. to "duck, quickly" as a lorry ferrying Black The prevailing grimness offered very few diversions for teenage rural girls but Nora romanticised her early past. "She'd say , Nora previously spent eight years at the & Tans approached. The evasive action 'God they were awful times'", he remem- HSE's Cois Abhann care home but was was urged because of the proclivity of the enjoyed occasional trips to Garryvoe for a 'hop' -or dance if you Google it! In a fresh bers. He describes her as a woman who moved to the hospital last October meet despised auxiliaries to take aim randomly was "humorous, optimistic and always different care requirements. at anyone standing in a field. interpretation of religion's influence on Ireland's dance culture, Nora recalled busy". She was also "quite pious, of sim- ple faith, but never, ever sanctimonious or Early tragedy Nora's education was confined to primary how girls acquired a healthy rouge to their visages by rubbing the red-ink cover of judgemental" she says. In these days of uncertainty, stress and school, which she attended at He further describes his mother as having prolonged discomfort Nora's lifespan is a Kilmacdonagh, near Knockadoon. As was the Sacred Heart Messenger magazine to their cheeks! been "always kind to those worse off than link with a past that was far more chal- commonplace at the time, she left at 14 herself". He recounts that a few times a lenging, carried less expectation and has and took up work for various farmers in Sometimes dates of a different dimension left a more indelible mark and Nora has year "a Traveller would call to the cottage run parallel with the history of the State. the vicinity, including the O'Neills of in Warren on his route to Knockadoon to She was the eldest of two daughters born Warren, the Motherways of recalled being at work in the farmyard at Motherway's of Ballycrenane on repair pots and pans and such". Nora to Mary McCarthy from Dungourney and Ballycrennane, the Shanahans of would "rustle up a piece of meat or an egg Jamesy Pomphrett of Warren, Gortcorcoran and the Mellericks of September 3rd 1939 when a workman reported that British Prime Minister which he would eat in the hallway, while Ballymacoda where she would spend the Kilcredan. refusing the invitation to sit at the table". first 45 years of her life. Neville Chamberlain had declared war on Germany. In a wonderful epilogue, "forty years later She laboured in an era that preceded a relative of that man stopped my mother When Nora was two years of age tragedy rural electrification and one in which large on the street in Youghal and gave her a struck the family when her mother died of households needed manual labour for Tough times Months later, while working at Mellerick's, big hug for the kindness she had shown", complications following the birth of her cooking, cleaning, washing and so on. says John. second child, Moll. Nora was given into "She would also help with general farming she met Tom Finn of Ballypherode. Tom's the care of her father's people in the duties like thinning beet and milking parents had hoped to match their son with a particular girl and with it the bit of land Tom returned to Ireland in 1961, by which coastguard cottages at Ring, near cows", says John, adding that Nora "did- time himself and Nora had saved enough Knockadoon while Moll was sent to her n't see a penny of her wages as they were that would accompany her. Instead, true love intervened as Tom's eyes fell on to buy a house in Youghal, at Bellevue mother's side of the family in Dungourney. sent direct to her parents". While con- Terrace, Cork Hill. With life on an upward tributing to the household budget would Nora, who had neither land nor money but quite probably had rosier cheeks! trajectory Tom got a job with Cork County The children returned to Warren within a have been the norm, John suspects the Council and Nora got work as a nursing couple of years after Jamesy re-married. practice was applied more severely by They married in September 1941, just months after the 'cruel stepmother' had assistant at the former Cottage Hospital departed the world. John is the youngest now the Community Hospital. She of their three children. worked there for 18 years and of course has now returned there as a resident. The war and its successive years accen- Tom, who was born in 1900 and following tuated the young country's economic " a very happy married life, died in 1984", hardship and, like many a compatriot, John informs. Tom left for England, where he acquired work in factories such as Fords of Nora "is frail now and her memory, under- Dagenham and the Bristol Brick standably, is not what it was", he pro- Company. ceeds," but she is in good health for a He regularly sent money home, which woman of 105. She is fairly oblivious to supplemented the income that the ever- the whole Covid thing but has received resolute Nora earned by picking periwin- her two vaccinations without a bother on kles and carrigeen moss on Warren her. She will be around for a while yet!", strand. "It was tough work and she would he promises. carry the bags of periwinkles on her back up the boreen to the cottage where she The woman whose lifespan has endured lived with her father and us children", the Spanish Flu pandemic, Ireland's Civil John reflects. "The periwinkles would be War, the War of Independence and WWII collected weekly by an agent from has even some time back voiced her Ballycotton". Jamesy died in 1976, aged recipe for a long life. "She put it down to Nora celebrating her 105th at Youghal Community Hospital with HSE health care 84. fresh air and hard work", John smiles. assistants Danielle Clohessy (left) and Michelle Delaney And a large slice of cake later on in it. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING MARCH 2021

By Christy Parker It was nonetheless agreed to forward to residents in times of bad weather, as Cllr. Hegarty. the proposal to the council's coastal access to residents remains a serious "Road from Upper Garryvoe towards The meeting conducted online through management sector in the hope that health and safety issue": Ballybutler going towards Kilcredan Microsoft Teams (MT), was attended by there "some kind of blending it in" with Cemetery and Kilcredan School in a Cork County Council senior executive the area could be managed. The fund- The councillor understood the road was dangerous condition in certain sec- Seán O'Callaghan, senior executive ing was for another day and drains will in the process of being taken in charge tions": roads engineer Dave Clarke, district likely be cleaned. It was agreed to ask by the county council and asked what engineers Paul Murray and Janette gardaí to keep an eye out for any fur- stage the process had reached. In the The councillor stressed that the higher Kenny, municipal district officers Helen ther arson attempts at night. meantime the road erosion was "fright- section of road from Garryvoe was Mulcahy and Geraldine O'Connell, ening residents" who felt access to "completely eaten away" and in some Cathaoirleach Michael Hegarty (FG) Cllr. Linehan-Foley. their properties was being compro- parts would have to be "cut out, stoned and Cllrs Mary-Linehan Foley (Ind), "Asking for update on permanent rein- mised in bad weather. and overlaid". The newly returned Susan McCarthy (FG,), Danielle statement of works due from Irish school bus was negotiating parts of the Twomey (SF), Liam Quaide (Green Water, and that they liaise with Cork Mr Clarke said the access road to road that were "completely washed Party) and Ann Marie Ahern (FF). County Council ASAP on works on Pilmore cottages was on land that was away", he warned and he felt there roads in East Cork area":Cllr. Twomey in private ownership, so it was not a must be underground springs at play Three roads reports were circulated by public road. The council had a policy on with "patch jobs" an insufficient solu- e-mail to the members. See elsewhere Cllr Linehan-Foley said Cork County taking in charge roads that was tion. in this edition for reports. Council were having to fill potholes left dependent on the road being upgraded behind after Irish Water repair works. under a Local Improvement Scheme Mr Murray confirmed that indeed Notices of Motion: She cited the Seafield area as one (LIS). The road in question had already springs were present and had been for such example where the water agency been upgraded under a LIS scheme. a long time. They would "need to be Cllr. Linehan-Foley. had failed to resurface such an area. diverted", he said. The council's patch- "Asking that signage and a bollard be "There's plenty more in the east Cork The engineer continued that once a LIS er machine had done its best but the put on Murphy's lane (lane way by area", she assured, adding without had been completed, residents and council intended to investigate the Market Square, or Supermacs lane, contradiction that "Cork County Council other users would thereafter maintain springs and it could constitute a proper, Youghal) as cars are driving up": has enough to be doing attending to its the work and conduct any subsequent long-term remedy. own potholes!" Cllr Linehan-Foley said repairs at their own expense. Cllr Linehan-Foley said some drivers Irish Water had not conducted rein- Proceeding, he said given the current Cllr. Hegarty. were mistakenly driving up the narrow statement works since "the Ironman level of funding available and the very "That the road in Glenbower View lane (which narrows to a car cul-de- days" in 2019 and proposed writing to low level of maintenance possible for (Killeagh) built over 40 years be proper- sac, culminating in a raised footpath) the company to advise them of there tertiary roads, such roads would be ly blacktopped and surface dressed": with obvious risk to pedestrians. Why obligations. Cllr Hegarty pinpointed the taken in charge only where the council this should suddenly be happening contractors hired by Irish Water as was satisfied that the road was of gen- Cllr Hegarty described the problem as after many decades of existence is a responsible for the situation o the eral public utility and of benefit to the a short section of road, with Mr Clarke mystery. Mr Clarke said erecting a ground and supported writing to the wider community and where five or quickly agreeing to add it to the "candi- removable bollard was the best solu- company and/or inviting then to attend more dwellings were permanently date list" for resurfacing programmes. tion and was "easily achievable". the next meeting. That said, if they dig occupied. Amidst his internet link hitting a rough a hole for themselves might they leave patch, he seemed to feel it would Cllr. Linehan-Foley. it unfilled? He observed that an LIS having already require a lot of investment. Cllr Hegarty "Asking for lock/gate to be erected at been conducted, the road was "not of a replied that if Sweetfield was being the pier head or CCTV as lots of equip- Cllr Twomey. bad standard" but further, protection looked after, "surely we can look after ment is being stolen or burnt belonging "Can the graffiti on the Riverside play- works might still be required before the this little patch in Killeagh!". to fishermen , and could we get cost- ground be cleaned and the equipment council would take it in charge. Cllr ings on a landing crane to help land be inspected for damage": McCarthy said she understood the res- Cllr. Quaide. fisherman's catch, also could all drains idents -who occupy ten houses- want- "That the Municipal Council request be cleared here as they are flooding Cllr Twomey laid the blame for vandal- ed to proceed with taking in charge time-frames from Irish Water for a over the last number of months": ism at the playground at the feet of application. waste water treatment scheme for "youngsters gathering there at evening Saleen Village. The current septic tank While conceding that CCTV was an times and said gardaí were endeavour- Cllr. Hegarty. for the village is inadequate and caus- unlikely option, the councillor described ing to counteract it. The graffiti had "Condition of roadway at Main Street, ing environmental hazards": "anti-social behaviour" by which fisher- been there since before Christmas, she Ballycotton, deteriorating at a rapid men's pots and other property was had raised it previously. She was again pace, and also update from the County Cllr Quaide said the septic tank serving being subject to arson attacks. The gar- asking that it be removed, along with Engineers and Coastal section re: the Saleen had been exceeding its capaci- daí were aware of the situation, she the playground equipment cleaned and recent concerns raised regarding ty for many years. He spoke of sewage added. inspected for damage. Ballycotton Pier": leaking into a creek and potentially impacting on a Special Area of The councillor also sought a landing Mr O'Callaghan said the vandalism Cllr Hegarty said a section of the pier Conservation, while "foul odours" from crane "similar to what they have in was "very regrettable" on equipment was presently closed off. Mr the tank were "a quality of life issue for Ballycotton" to assist with catches. It that had been installed only about a O'Callaghan responded that there was local residents". The "antiquated tank" would also contribute towards retaining year ago. The graffiti would be no update presently available but he had been built to serve a fraction of the Youghal "as a fishing town", she said. removed, he promised. He said play- was seeking one and would forward it houses that had been developed in the ground equipment is inspected weekly when it was available. area since its installation, he explained. Ms Mulcahy said Ballycotton was "a and the facilities in Midleton were safe much bigger and busier port" and to use. Mr Clarke said Irish Water had a major The councillor recalled that in 2018 therefore had more justification for a project planned for Ballycotton, includ- Irish Water had received planning per- crane. Additionally, the municipal Cllr.Twomey. ing pipe-laying for water and sewerage. mission for the construction of wet- authority did not have funding to match "That this Municipal District request That would take "a number of years", lands. This would address the waste any government grant aid that might be that the Pilmore cottages access road he advised, followed by "trench settle- overflow and allow aquatic life to flour- forthcoming. Additionally, she be immediately taken in charge and in ment". Resurfacing was warranted but ish. Since then, the Saleen Residents explained, the area was "architecturally the meantime that the erosion of this prior to the Irish Water scheme being Association had been unable to obtain sensitive" and a council conservative road be looked at with a view to fully complete, repairs would be "car- a clear timeline for the development. officer had observed that adding a strengthening the road with rock ried out on a priority basis". "I'm hoping we can convey the urgency crane to the pier head "would detract armour and remove the backfill that is of the situation to Irish Water and ask from the amenity of the area". causing the road to become impassible for a meeting or, at the very least, a continues.... email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING MARCH 2021 clear timeline for the construction of the already reached the maximum of three have further news on the matter in a wetlands", he concluded with consider- submissions per meeting. The councillor reflected that the current week or so and would circulate same. able optimism. speed limit was 50 kph past Castle He said the motion had been prompted Rock and then 80 kph quickly after- Cllr. Ahern. Cllr Twomey revealed she had been by the frustration of Killeagh Gardens wards. Even though it was not a "des- "That the council re-instate the footpath "trying to liaise with Irish Water since Estate residents, who had been suffer- ignated route", a lot of people walked, from Ladysbridge to Castlemartyr GAA last year" on the matter. She recalled ing failed street lights for many months. cycled, drove and travelled by tractor pitch": locals being given plans in 2018 that The estate had been taken into on it. "looked innovative and very exciting" receivership by Ernst & Young several A starting point would be from O'Flynn's but Saleen remained very far behind in years ago but as it had not yet been Mr Clarke said the request would be garage", cited Cllr Ahern, given that regard to wastewater treatment. taken in charge by the council, public logged by the council's road manage- there used to be a path there previous- representatives could not directly seek ment development unit and considered ly. The route had become a very popu- Cllr Twomey said after engaging with the repair of the lights. in the next speed limit review, probably lar walkway once more and a footpath Irish Water in February 2020, the com- later in 2021. He cautioned that it was would link the villages again especially pany had told her by e-mail that they Cllr Quaide said Ernst & Young had a rural road and current ministerial now that the footpath from had reviewed their portfolio". They actually asked him if he had any con- guidelines would not support imposing Castlemartyr village to Castlemartyr could not provide a delivery time, she tact number for someone working with a by-law on that section of road outside Resort was being restored. reported, but had furnished "a spiel Airtricity's administration as they had the urban area. about how all their wastewater treat- been unable to contact them! Cllr Hegarty recalled there had been a ment plants need multi-million euro Unfortunately a manager's number he Cllr. McCarthy. footpath there dating "back to the investment" in the coming years. They had was no longer in use. The situation "Looking for update on the road Carmelite College time". It had been had decided "to push Saleen onto the was "unacceptable" and he was pro- towards Ballyannan Woods. If it could removed by Cork County Council "and back burner", she accused. posing that councillors seek "a direct be considered for LIS scheme this year not replaced", however, Cllr Hegarty contact within energy provider compa- and that the process of taking in charge also pointed out that a footpath ran The councillor added however that she nies for those estates that have not could then be investigated in order to towards Castlemartyr GAA pitch but had also been told by Irish Water back been taken in charge". maintain it for users of the woods into people who "should be walking on the in February 2020 that funding was the future": correct side of the road" choose not to "already in the bag" for Saleen. She Cllr McCarthy supported the motion, as do so beyond Ladysbridge because of asked Cllr Quaide to amend the motion did everyone else but felt it was "not It was "another road very, very heavily the sharpness of the bend. to an inquiry as to where the funding good enough" for Ernst & Young to be used, by buggies, dog walkers, every- was gone. If it was had been diverted to asking Cllr Quaide for a contact num- thing", Cllr McCarthy implored. The The engineer said the merits of a foot- other projects Saleen residents ber with Airtricity. road had morphed into an amenity in path was obvious but there was no "deserve better", she stated. Cllr itself and had "linked in with work done funding available to provide it. He Hegarty considered it "typical of Irish [According to the Airtricity website, on the pontoon, the Bailick walkway explained that providing a foopath Water the way they are managing service adjudicators Bonkers.ie gave and work envisaged for linking with the along that section of the R632 would things" with the land acquisition from Airtricity its Best Customer Service Gaelscoil". require land acquisition at some loca- Coillte and design having been com- Award for four consecutive years. tions and a pedestrian bridge over the pleted. Cllr Quaide agreed to the Airtricity's website is www.airtricity.com, The engineer responded that the coun- Womagh River. It would be costly and amendment. where it has a section for reporting cil had received an application to all he could offer was that it would be failed lights nationwide alongside con- improve the road from local property considered if and when any funding Cllr. Quaide. tact numbers: 1850 372 772 and 1800 owners under a Local Improvement opportunities arose. "That the Municipal Council write to the 372 772.] Scheme (LIS). The county council was HSE-South Chief Officer to appeal for a awaiting an allocation for 2021 from the Any Other Business: COVID-19 vaccination centre to be Cllr. McCarthy. Department of Rural and Community located in East Cork": "That Council make good to footpaths Development in respect of LIS's and Cllr Twomey, on behalf of residents in and road surface within Riversfield would consider that and other roads if the Garryvoe area asked the engineer The councillor reflected that the vacci- Estate. I have requested this in the past and when funding was furnished. if driver feedback signs could be pro- nation programme was "a cause for and the surfaces have deteriorated sig- vided on the approach into Garryvoe by great hope in the government's nificantly since then": Cllr. Ahern. the beach. As there was no residents attempts to respond to the COVID "That the council put the Clonmaine association per se, she wondered in emergency". Although personally he Cllr McCarthy stressed that the prob- road, Ladysbridge on their list of road such cases how residents should felt its strategy was over-reliant on vac- lems involved both footpaths and pot- works to be inspected and repaired": apply. cines, he accepted their "vital impor- holed roads and residents were very tance". While Cork has fared better unhappy about it all. She wanted the Cllr Ahern said the area was in a "very Mr Clarke replied that there needed to than some counties, he was concerned estate to be "strongly considered" for bad state". Happily, Mr Murray revealed be some sort of community group or that many constituents would have to the next footpath programme and at the that 2km of the same road was on a representative councillor perhaps, but travel to Cork city on a journey further very least some emergency measures programme that had just been essentially had to be a request with a than their regional counterparts in for the road surface meantime. approved for repair this year! "Brilliant" willingness to pay half the cost as well Mallow or Bantry. Seconded by Cllr decided Cllr Ahern. as an appropriate location in which to Hegarty, the motion was carried and Ms Kenny said she had visited the area erect the sign. He did appreciate the will be forwarded to the HSE. and agreed that matters had deteriorat- Cllr. Ahern. benefit of such signs. ed. Potholes had since been filled, four "Is there any update on the repair Cllr. Quaide. days earlier and she had "taken meas- works to the R626 road from the "That the Municipal Council would urements" with regard to further reme- Midleton relief road to the Educate request a direct point of contact with an dial work. "Footpaths will be inspected Together School": East Cork allocated officer from companies main- in due course too", she promised. taining street-lamps in housing estates The councillor said the road had got "a News and where developers are no longer Cllr. McCarthy. lot worse since it started raining", which responsible and where the estates "That the Ballintubber road speed limit in Ireland was about the time the first Advertiser have not yet been taken in charge by be reduced to 60 kph during the next dinosaurs hatched. The potholes had the Council": review. It is currently 50kph at one sec- sank a bit more and "you're going into email: tion and increases to 80 kph but this them now rather than just gliding over Cllr Quaide credited Cllr Linehan-Foley road is populated with a number of pri- them", she explained. Mr Clarke said advertising@ or the motion. He was referencing it vate homes which necessitates drivers he could not be definitive, but "works flanaganprint.ie more or less on her behalf, as she had to reduce speed": are being planned" and he hoped to email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 THREE ROAD SAFETY SCHEMES EARMARKED FOR EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

By Christy Parker

Cork County Council has announced details of an €85,000 Regional and Local Roads Safety Improvement programme for 2021. Three localities will benefit from the programme, details of which were cir- culated at March’s East Cork Municipal District meeting conducted in remote fashion over Microsoft Teams.

Details of the schemes are as depicted (right):

In associated comments senior executive engineer for roads Dave Clarke said the Ardnabourkey Hill was carried over from 2020. The works would involve setting back a ditch and providing a footpath with public lighting for an essential pedestrian connection to Glebe Manor housing estate. The key element was land acqui- sition and he understood it was “pro- gressing towards conclusion”.

The Ashe Street scheme -understood to The Rock Junction works were also at ered around he Lewis bridge if it had not because it was a skew rather than a per- include setting back a boundary wall at its preliminary design stage and centred on already been earmarked. pendicular junction. Nonetheless Cllr narrowest juncture- was at the prelimi- narrowing the junction to provide shorter Mr Clarke said noted the suggestion while Ahern’s point would be considered as nary stage and would probably undergo a distances for pedestrian crossings. stressing that the difficulty essentially was would the need or otherwise for another public consultation process in due course that the Rock junction was “very, very pedestrian crossing on the main street, once the design was completed. Cllr Ann Marie Ahern wondered if a cross- wide”. On the Midleton Main Street side of “whether at the junction or removed from ing at the Rock junction could be consid- things, traffic turned up there too quickly it”.

COUNCIL ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF €4M MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ROADS PROGRAMME FOR 2021

By Christy Parker

Cork County Council is to spend in excess off €4,028,000 in two road schemes across the east Cork municipal district in 2021.

Revealing the figures at March’s monthly East Cork Municipal District meeting sen- ior executive engineer Dave Clarke announced €3,217,471 for Restoration Improvement and €810,564 for a Restoration Maintenance programme.

The figures represent increases of 8.1% and 5.9% respectively over the 2020 allo- cations.

The Roads Programmes 2021 are based on allocated grants from the Department of Transport to Cork County Council and then distributed to the Municipal Districts by the Director of Roads.

Outlining the difference between the pro- gramme types, the engineer said Restoration Improvement “typically includes both strengthening and resurfac- traverse 18 roads with a total length of face to protect the road from ingress of ing, including drainage works where 19.4 kilometres. As much as possible, water and/or restore skid resistance”. The engineer circulated the finer details required and not otherwise funded”. these works are conducted by Cork These roads tend to be in “pretty good of the programmes including the areas These roads are “typically overlaid often County Council staff, with projects involv- condition”, he informed. selected for the works, before taking involving a macadam layer and tend ing macadam overlays carried out by con- questions on the overall albeit the pre- delivers the more expensive projects of tractors. The programme this year will consist of dominant mood by far was one of relief the two. 15 roads with a total length of 31.3 kilo- and approval. Restoration Maintenance on the other metre. The work will be carried out by This years Restoration Improvement will hand consists of “resealing the road sur- Cork County Council staff. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - Welsh/Brythonic. The furthest east they go is Silchester in Hampshire - the site of the St Patrick, St Declan….and St Elvis! Roman town of Calleva where a pillar with an ogham inscription was found dumped in Gentle reader, before we begin our tale authors were just clearing the way for their withdrawal of Roman legions from Wales a well. Most of the ogham stones in Ireland today, could I beg you, for your own sake, hero, Patrick but Prosper of Aquitaine was itself about 380 AD, before they were final- are also in the southern half of the country to do something? If you are standing while a contemporary of Palladius so we must ly removed from Britain before 410 AD, set- with only a few north of the Dublin to reading this, please take a seat on a sturdy take his text with the seriously. tlers arrived from Ireland. The two main Galway line. chair, and if you have a beverage in your groups were the Laigin from Leinster who hand - a cup of tea, coffee, whatever - We all know the outlines of St Patrick's settled in the north (Anglesey and north Even more intriguing, a small hoard of late please put it down at a safe distance. I real- story, after all he left us a spiritual autobiog- Wales) and in the Lyn (Laigin?) Peninsula. Roman coins was found in the 1890s at ly don't want you spitting it out or, worse, raphy (the Confessio) and an irate letter to Meanwhile, south west Wales was settled Cuskinny Marsh on Great Island overlook- choking on it when you read the next para- a renegade called Coroticus. Patrick tells by the Uí Liathain, and probably by the ing Cork Harbour (just east of Cobh). It's graph. us that he was a son of a deacon (and tax Deisí. There is no evidence of 'invasion' or been suggested that this collection was lost collector!) and grandson of a priest and he of any warfare involved in this movement of by an antiquarian about two centuries ago. When Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, probably came from the west coast of people - it is even possible that the Irish Suspiciously, all the coins date from 268 Mississippi, in 1935 his parents unwittingly Britain (somewhere between the Bristol were invited to settle in these areas. AD to 337 AD, so it seems unlikely to have named him after an Irish saint. Yes, the Channel and the Scottish border). All the been a 'lost' collection which would contain 'King of Rock and Roll' was really the indications are that Patrick's mission was The Uí Liathain were once the dominant a wider range. The ancient Irish didn't use 'Patron Saint of Rock and Roll! Now you confined to the north and west of the coun- group in the East Cork baronies of coins so this implies that the coins were a might not have heard of St Elvis but he's try. The only firm date with have for Patrick Barrymore, Kinatalloon and Imokilly, and 'ritual deposit' or offering to the ancient associated with the diocese of Emly (now is 17th March, the day he died and it is even Coshmore & Coshbride. Castlelyons gods for either a successful trade or a safe part of the Catholic diocese of Cashel and uncontested. But we have no idea in which is named after them (Caisleán Uí Liathain). sea journey. Note that Cuskinny Marsh Emly). The patron of that diocese is known year he died. What does help is that the The Ui Liathain seem to have been related faces the entrance to Cork Harbour. Were in Ireland as St Ailbe, who, apparently con- copies of his two surviving documents con- to the Deisí, who give their name to Decies, these coins deposited by a Roman mer- verted Munster to Christianity before St tain biblical quotations. These quotations just across the Blackwater River. Very like- chant or an Irish mercenary in the Roman Patrick arrived to convert the rest of the are in two versions - the 'Vetus Latina' and ly any colonization of south west Wales army? We simply don't know, but they are country. In Wales, St Ailbe, patron saint of the 'Vulgate'. 'Vetus Latina' refers to the involved both groups. It seems a bit difficult evidence of Irish and Roman contact. Munster, is also known….as St ELVIS! original Latin text of scripture used by the to imagine that any emigrants from Ireland So, could it be that the tradition of St Roman Church. However, it was replaced even then were entirely cut off from their Ailbe/Elvis and St Declan converting the The approach of St Patrick's Day sets one gradually by the 'Vulgate', the more coher- homeland. Irish of Munster before St Patrick arrived is thinking about the conversion of the Irish to ent Latin translation commissioned in 382 a memory of the presence of Christianity in Christianity. One story about St Ailbe/Elvis by Pope Damasus from St Jerome. The Independent evidence for this settlement Ireland before Palladius arrived as 'the first is that he baptized St David of Wales, who new translation only became widespread in by the Irish in south Wales is literally written bishop to the Irish believing in Christ'? Did is commemorated on 1st March. The the 400s and later. Although some Vulgate in stone - ogham stones to be precise! Christianity enter Ireland through the south Welsh were Christian before the Irish - Latin is used in the surviving copies of Ogham stones are concentrated in south coast, including West Waterford and East Wales was part of the Roman empire until Patrick's writings, scholars reckon the sev- Wales, with Pembrokeshire having the Cork before 431? It's a question to ponder, the legions were finally withdrawn before enth century editors updated and even largest number. They are written almost and speculate on, this St Patrick's Day….. 410 AD, and even then the inhabitants still 'corrected' the original 'Vetus Latina' text, entirely in Old Irish, not Old considered themselves 'Roman.' All free suggesting that the Vulgate text was in men in the Empire were made citizens in widespread use in Ireland by the 600s. 212 AD and Catholic Christianity was made Rostellan Remembers the official religion of the empire in 380 AD. All this suggests that Patrick must have conducted his mission in the middle to later In school I was taught that St Patrick came 400s AD, perhaps about 450-490. What the Clonmult Ambush to Ireland to convert the Irish in 432 AD. was especially odd about Patrick was his The teacher made no mention of any missionary impulse and he wandered all The Clonmult Ambush was remembered On 30 October 2020, our Chairman, Christians in Ireland before that date. Yet, over the place when a Roman bishop was at Thomas Kent Park in Rostellan on Neilus Foley died. Each year Neilus the very first confirmed date in Irish history supposed to stay put and only take occa- Saturday 20th February 2021. placed the wreath to recognise the sacri- tells us a different story. sional trips tours around his diocese. A wreath was placed to remember those fices made at Clonmult. Neilus is very Patrick's behaviour went down badly with who had died in the Ambush 100 years much missed at this time. In his Chronicle (completed before 455 the British bishops who followed the ago. AD), Prosper of Aquitaine, a late Roman Roman practice. But Patrick knew some- Due to Covid-19 restrictions it was not Thomas Kent Memorial Park Committee writer from Gaul (France) wrote in his thing the British bishops overlooked or possible to have an attendance at the https://www.facebook.com/Thomas-Kent- Chronicle (completed before 455 AD) that were ignorant of - Ireland, unlike late park. However recognition of the Memorial-Park-Rostellan- in the year 431 AD, 'Palladius is Roman Britain, had no towns. Roman bish- Clonmult Ambush will be held at a later 357948584811873/ ordained…….by Pope Celestine, and is ops were based in towns and cities, but date. sent as the first bishop to the Scotti believ- how can you base yourself in a town or city ing in Christ.' The 'Scotti' were the Irish - when there are none in the country? 'Scotia' was the Roman term for Ireland Armagh is situated near Eamhain Macha - before we ended up living in 'Hibernia'. The the seat of the Northern Ui Neill kings but date 431 is the first confirmed date in Irish neither place was a town at the time. history. Traditionally St Patrick is said to have arrived as a missionary in Ireland in There is a tradition that St Declan of 432, just a year later. Surely this latter date Ardmore operated in south Munster before actually refers to Palladius arriving in St Patrick came to Ireland. Sadly, the sur- Ireland to minister to an existing Christian viving texts of Declan's life are all late, from community in Ireland. He wasn't sent as a the 1100s, which means that we have to missionary but as a bishop to the Christian treat them with caution. Declan's biogra- community in Ireland who were numerous phers tell of the concerns of their own time enough to require the guidance of a bish- (Ardmore's claim to be a bishopric) rather op, and Roman bishops were not mission- than of the circumstances of Declan's life aries. Tireachan and Muirchu, the two Irish centuries earlier. But…and it's an important biographers of St Patrick in the 600s tell us 'BUT'…there may be something in the idea that Palladius failed in his 'mission' to con- that St Declan operated before St Patrick! vert the Irish, an unlikely situation because It's all down to the archaeological fact that of the reason we gave above. 'Missionary' the Irish colonized parts of Wales from the was not part of his job description. The Irish 400s and perhaps even earlier! With the email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 are all wrong: 4 bodies found ( in the mid- there is a strong population, is very small. dle of Youghal bridge, on the roadside in Pine martens are beautiful, exciting and Catchment Corner Shanagarry and somewhere in the Lady's somewhat exotic creatures, rarely seen The rivers were full today as I write this, two is that the weasel is weaselly distin- Bridge area. One was reported in the but assuredly present. If anybody makes and down in Midleton the banks had over- guished, whilst the stoat is stoatally differ- Examiner several years ago on the a sighting, do please let me know time, topped last night and left a large expanse ent. The commonest mustelid in Ireland , Carrigtwohill bypass). And a number of location and details of sighting. I may be of flood water around the trees at the regrettably, is the mink, an import from reported sightings in the Lisgoold - contacted on entrance to the Babies Walk. America, once farmed for fur, but Leamlara-Ballincurrig area, where [email protected], or you are released from captivity and finding our forestry and woodland is plentiful; in the encouraged to leave any wildlife sighting The lovely new pathway to the footbridge river valleys much to their liking. They are Bilberry Dungourney area; and in the made in our river catchment areas in the is slightly raised and was therefore com- larger than a stoat, almost black in colour, Knockmourne area of Conna, admittedly Wildlife Log Book in Midleton library. The pletely free from the surrounding water for a very few of them having an occasional over the hill from our own catchment. Local Authorities Waters Project, which I the small number of people who were out patch of white. Mink are voracious discussed in my previous article, is con- doing their lockdown exercise. As usual I hunters and will be equally happy to snap I find it incredibly exciting that we proba- sidering a survey of mustelids in the kept an eye open for wildlife on or above up fish, birds, rabbits and small mam- bly have a growing population of pine catchments (otters are currently the main the river. In particular, and only because I mals, and I dare say chickens and pheas- martens in our neighbourhood. Like object of interest). But if we can build up haven't actually seen one for several ant chicks would not go unmolested . badgers they will feed on a variety of fare. a head of sightings of pine martens they weeks, I wondered if there would be an They are considered vermin and a sur- But they are principally carnivores. They are most definitely a species which otter around. Only rarely have I seen one prising number have been shot or trapped are known to predate grey squirrels in attracts public backing. It is a beautiful, that far up the Dungourney river. I am on our local rivers. They are equally at particular, and though they are recorded rare and notable member of the wildlife sure that they would regularly make for- home in the water and on the bank, as catching our native reds, the latter are community and worth cherishing: another ays way upstream, though they may not though are not so agile in trees as my very fleet of foot and much harder to demonstration of the biodiversity necessarily tarry very long. final mustelid, the pine marten. catch. And though sceptics may be con- improvement of our neighbourhoods. cerned that they would take chickens, Possibly there may be more up the some- Pine martens are an indigenous species, which they probably would do, the report- Geoffrey Eastaway. what larger Owenacurra, but I have seen increasing in numbers in Ireland, and they ed incidence of such attacks even where one more regularly in the lower reaches are thought to number in the low thou- of both rivers, and from the Lidl bridge as sands in the whole country. far down as Ballinacurra and beyond they Disappointingly few have been recorded A good news story! would certainly not be deemed rare. officially in East Cork, though across the Today I searched these banks more in Blackwater in Waterford there have been hope than expectation, and though they numerous sightings and several studies do not hibernate, they are probably less undertaken. A primary school litter-picking inclined to go out and about in cooler weather. So with the chill and the high I had become interested in pine martens programme inspiring and water there were none around today. several years ago, when working closely with a colleague in Assynt, north west empowering the next Otters are part of the mustelid family, and Scotland. Our work was conducted all remain active to some degree in win- entirely by phone or e mail, and though generation of environmentalists. ter. All are represented in our two catch- technical reports and evaluations were ments and they would sometimes be professional matters of interest, I found Inspiring young environmentalists, the environmental ladder," says Patrick seen running alongside or crossing our common interest in wildlife particular- one litter picking adventure at a time Jackson, Picker Pals Creator. roads. The largest cousin is of course the ly fascinating. The man gave me weekly badger, and like most mustelids, these updates of the pine martens in his gar- Primary school children are taking a Since the start of the pandemic, there has large and chunky creatures have wide den, and sent me the photographs to stand against litter in their area, through a been a marked increase in the amount of appetites, and will take whatever they can prove it! unique school based litter-picking pro- litter in our towns and cities. A recent find in the winter. Mainly carnivorous, they gramme called Picker Pals. The pro- study stated that only 50% of Irish towns are not averse to fruit , nuts, and earth- Pine martens are up to 75cm long, gener- gramme, run by environmental NGO are deemed to be clean. worms, and there are many records of ally with dark brown , almost black coat , VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the badgers coming into country gardens to but with a pronounced white bib. Environment) motivates and equips chil- Litter-picking can provide many benefits. nick dog food and grain fallen from the Unfortunately for the observer they are dren with "Picker Packs" containing Angela Kenny, Picker Pals Project birdfeeder. Down the scale, as they busy nocturnal in habits , so sightings are quite everything children need to go litter-pick- Manager talks about other benefits from about on hunting expeditions, the small unusual, unless seen in the flash of head- ing. At the end of Picker Pals' first year in litter-picking activites. "Litter-picking can stoats show themselves from time to lights when identification is obviously diffi- operation, 6 Waterford schools, along have a really positive impact on our men- time, reddish brown in colour with a white cult. But they are seen occasionally dur- with 109 schools from 9 different local tal health and wellbeing, getting people underbelly. They are true carnivores, and ing the day. They are arboreal creatures, authority areas are involved in the pro- out of the house, relieving stress and anx- dart in and out of bushy cover with an eye adept at leaping from branch to branch in gramme. "VOICE is delighted that iety and giving a great sense of achieve- open for rabbits , voles or small birds if pursuit of squirrels, but the sightings that Waterford City and County Council are ment and empowerment. It is a perfect they can get 'em. I have come across have all been on the funding the programme locally and sup- lockdown activity." ground. Official sightings require a photo- porting this very exciting journey, which Tip to toe, a stoat may measure 40 cm graph or reporting by a specifically recog- aims to see a Picker Pack in every class- St Mary's Primary School in Dungarvan and the feature that gives him away is the nised qualified person, with two recorded room in the country over the coming are seeing many of the same benefits. black tip to his auburn tail. I have met sev- in the Owenacurra catchment: at Curragh years," says Mindy O'Brien Co-ordinator "The girls in our school are really enjoying eral people who claim to have seen woods and near the East Cork golf club. of VOICE. being involved in the Picker Pals pro- weasel, but these are not found in Ireland gramme. They are very keen to play their at all and I suspect that there is confusion But over the last few years I have been Using upcycled and fully reusable pack- part in looking after their local environ- with stoat in identification. The weasel is quite convinced of the authenticity of sev- aging, Picker Pals provide each class- ment and are having great fun with their quite tiny in comparison, and as my Dad eral reports, and though there may be room with bespoke story and activity families while doing so. We are delighted used to say the difference between the inaccuracies, I cannot believe that they books, in both Irish and English, and pick- to be part of this great new programme," er-uppers which are taken home by a dif- said Fiona Fitzgerald, Principal at St. ferent child every week. Each child goes Mary's. on a litter-picking adventure in their local area with their family and reports back to Despite the fact that schools are out for their classmates on their activity. The the next few weeks, Picker Pals can still Picker Pals song helps spread the mes- provide the perfect break from online sage about tackling litter in a fun and learning and home schooling. Litter-pick- upbeat manner to motivate children to get ing can become part of people's home involved in this important social and envi- schooling experience and give everyone ronmental issue. "It's not just about learn- a good reason to get out of the house, to ing about litter. It's not just about becom- get some fresh air, and to make the world ing aware of litter. It's about actually get- better. If you would like to get your school ting out there and picking up litter. Picker involved in the programme please contact Pals gets children onto the first rung of [email protected]. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Aghada Camogie Report

Caman Corcaigh/Jigsaw 5km Walk locality. Each year Whitegate Community Last Weekend Aghada Camogie partici- host a very successful parade which we pated in the Virtual Scenic 5km Walk are very proud to support but due to its around Roches Point, Aghada, Rostellan, cancellation for the second year, create Whitegate, East Ferry and Saleen for some colour and get photos of happy Caman Corcaigh and Jigsaw Services. smiling faces enjoying the outdoor event. As we have no return to the playing field yet, it is very rewarding to be part of this Cork All Star Award community awareness event, to promote Congratulations to Hannah Looney the great work that jigsaw provide mental Aghada (Killeagh Camogie Club) on win- health support services for our young ning a 2020 Camogie All-Star Award for generation aged 12 - 25 years. Left Corner Back Position. Hannah start- Congrats to Clare Walsh & Friends who ed her playing days at a very young age Congratulations to Hannah Looney Aghada ( Killeagh Camogie Club) on receiv- took to the water in Inch Beach each day with Aghada Juvenile GAA Club and is a ing a Camogie All Star Award - Seen here with Aghada Camogie Players at earlier presentation for Club for the month of February to raise funds major player with Aghada Ladies Football for Marymount Hospice. Club. Hannah has the talent and honour of being a dual player at senior level with News for Midleton CBS St Patricks Day Virtual Dress Up Day Cork and is truly one of the sport heroes As we approach St. Patricks Day, we from Aghada Community. would like to encourage our Aghada - bringing them all back! Camogie Players and Supporters to PLEASE SUPPORT AGHADA GAA Bringing them all back - slowly but ing is simple any more. Everything must DRESS UP in your Green White & Gold WEEKLY CLUB LOTTO. Happy surely. be complicated, toned down even. As one Attire with hurley in hand for a virtual Mother's Day - Sign up to Aghada There was a wonderful atmosphere in boy said, after jumping onto the back (yet PROUD TO BE IRISH walk about in your Camogie MNA Coaching. Midleton CBS last week as more children again!) of one of his class mates: 'sorry returned to school. miss, I just keep forgetting!' And who For parents, as they dropped off their kids could blame him! at the school gates, it was one of relief, Yet it really was a joyful day. Welcome pure blissful relief! Yet mingled too with back boys! worry and uncertainty. They hoped, as we all do, that everything would be fine. Engineering Week 2021 - Children, Among the kids themselves, it was all mums, dads, brothers and sisters! excitement - it was happiness and joy at Everyone chips in to make it one of the seeing their friends and teachers, at most memorable Engineering Weeks being among them again. And yet (blast- ever. ed Covid!) this too is tempered with the First week back, and Múinteoir Lisa had need to still practice some form of physi- the whole school (in school and at home) cal distancing; to remember sanitize your creating some really fantastic projects for hands, remember to cover your coughs, Engineering Week - everything from Vera Terry Aghada Camogie Chairwoman & Karen Kennedy PRO with players, remember stay in your pod. So many sweet dispensers, to air-powered lifts, to supports 5km walk for Caman Corcaigh & Jigsaw Services things to remember! a basketball court and even a replica of It seems, in these Covid times, that noth- the Voyager II spacecraft, I kid you not!

Paula & Emily help out with the feeding of the calves before heading out on 5km walk

Barry Sisters support the 5km walk

Willie & Aine Aghada Camogie Club Finish 5km Walk for Caman Corcaigh/Jigsaw Services

Aghada Camogie players support the 5km walk email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 KILLEAGH GAA By Patrick Mulcahy, Killeagh GAA PRO not seek membership until training raise up to €20,000 by using the Lidl Plus updated fortnightly via the 3 courses recommences. But if you do wish to pay app. linked above (Instructional Video & Live CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH & your membership for the 2021 season, We at Inch Rovers would like to take part Sessions) CHLOE you can drop it to Runaí Mary Fitzgibbon in this as we are getting another three - Monthly Coach education webinars Congratulations to Killeagh & Cork in Fitzgibbon's Garage or you can drop it sets of jerseys for our club u10/u12/14. (GAA Coaching Experts & Guests) Camogie stars Hannah Looney & Chloe in one of our Lotto Boxes in Londis or With the Lidl Plus app- the more stamps - Monthly Sports Science support webina- Sigerson who respectively picked up Centra and marking your name and you collect after nominating us, we will rs (Every Sports Science Discipline cov- Camogie All-Star awards for their respec- attention of Membership on the envelope. gain stamps for all shopping spends over ered) tive Championship performances with €30 (over €60 = 2 stamps, over €90 = 3 Areas covered in the webinars will Cork during the Winter. Hannah was KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: stamps, etc.) We will be eligible for a set include - Coaching, Athletic picked at right half back while Chloe was Hopefully, we will be able to give out a of Lidl sponsored jerseys for every 50 Development, Psychology and Wellbeing, chosen at midfield. The ceremony took schedule of events for 2021 over the completed stamp cards collected. So if Nutrition, Performance Analysis, Skill place virtually on Saturday night. Well coming weeks but there will be some you are shopping, please keep Inch Acquisition & Biomechanics, done Ladies! events that will need some changing of Rovers in mind. Collect 6 stamps per Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention. dates, which are being worked on in the card. This is running until Sunday, April LOTTO UPDATE: background pending on relevant 11th (people can submit multiple complet- Registration is open for the 'Be Ready to JACKPOT ROLLS UP TO 5K!! Government Announcements. We were ed stamp cards). Play' initiative through the GAA eLearning The latest Lotto club draw was worth hoping to have our first outing of the new site €4,800 and took place on Tuesday March year towards the end of March, but this More details at www.lidl.ie/serious-sup- https://learning.gaa.ie/bereadytoplay 2nd. The numbers drawn on the night will have to be postponed until a later port were 16, 25, 31 & 36. There was no win- date. We will advise of a new schedule at The first educational webinar, with Helen ner of this week's draw. The €30 Lucky a later date. Managers for the U14 and U 16 Teams McElroy, is on Tuesday March 16 at 7pm. Dip winners drawn were Clint Galvin and One thing is for certain, our Annual three- We are currently looking for managers for Helen McElroy is a Chartered Joanne Landers while the €30 voucher day Killeagh GAA Golf Classic is sched- our u14 and u16 teams to work with the Physiotherapist who has specialised in for Ahern's Centra, Killeagh was won by uled from Thursday July 8th to Saturday existing team coaches. Anybody interest- Sports and exercise medicine. Anne O'Keeffe & the €30 voucher for July 10th at West Waterford Golf Club. If ed in hearing more details about this or Fitzgibbon's Garage was won by Brian & you are interested in playing in the three- who would like to put their names for- Congratulations to Peter O'Leary Anne Motherway. This week's Jackpot day extravaganza, the good advice is to ward, please contact Tomas Goggin, Inch Rovers Club would like to congratu- will be worth a tasty €5,000. contact Ray Rochford ASAP to get your Sheila Dennehy or any member of the late our club man Peter O'Leary, Cork Our Lotto Tickets are available locally in optimum timeslot. committee for a chat. LGFA PRO on recently winning the 2020 local businesses. Please Support Local If you are interested in joining the Killeagh LGFA "PRO of the Year" award. Peter Businesses! GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips New GAA Initiative: Be Ready To Play has been a great support to us in raising Or you can enter the draw online, you can away & outings for 2021, give Ray The GAA are launching a programme to the profile of our Senior and Junior teams buy tickets up to 8:15pm on Tuesday Rochford a call or a text. get players and coaches ready for when in the hugely successful 2020 county evening at https://bit.ly/Killeagh! on 087-2330054. we can come back together. The campaigns. Wishing Peter every contin- Remember, no queues, no delays, the Programme was officially launched on ued success in his role. Killeagh GAA Online Lotto is always a DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: March 2nd. The Programme will include: great and easy way to Play!! 1. Killeagh GAA - Cash Tickets & Online - Athletic Development Programmes Remember, Money Spent Local Stays Lotto every Tuesday @ 8:30pm Local! 2. Rebels Bounty Draw for Jan, Feb & Mar on Thurs March 25th - Closing Entry Corkbeg Reports UPCOMING EVENTS POSTPONED on March 25th As you can imagine, a various number of 3. 2021 Killeagh GAAAnnual Golf Classic Corkbeg Fantasy Cheltenham ty near and far - The club will put up a events have to be postponed or cancelled @ West Waterford GC - July 8th, 9th & Competition 2021 €100 one4all voucher for the winning over the coming weeks. The Annual 10th Due to popular demand, here we go entry. Apart from the great cash prize the Killeagh Healthy Clubs 4 Mile Road Race again!!! Corkbegs Fantasy Cheltenham winning creator will go down in history as has been cancelled for early March due Competition returns for 2021. the person who composed the club to current state of the pandemic. We Inch Rovers Club It's a lot of fun and is one of our most pop- anthem which we will all hope to be hope to possibly re-organize this later in By Audrey Burke-McCarthy ular fundraisers every year. Even non- singing in victory or defeat in good days the year pending on the status of the pan- racing fans can take part and enjoy it. and sad days in the years and decades demic. Underage Jersey Competition ahead. Also, on an annual basis in February we Due to our growing numbers, the Club This year due to Covid 19, we are trying host our Registration Day. But once again required additional sets of jerseys for our to sell our tickets online via the competi- Look, it's only a bit of craic and might be this has gone by the way side and is post- u10/u12/14 teams. We asked our under- tion website. Registration and playing is a bit of fun to have a go at it, while sitting poned until further notice. The club will age buddy designers to design a jersey simple and you are only a few clicks away at home on Lockdown. Preferably, the using the www.icreate.oneills.com web- from a great week of racing entertainment song should contain some of the follow- site. with lots of cash prizes, all for €20 ing: There was a huge response to our com- It's easy to enter. Go to the website fanta- 1. Capture the spirit of Corkbeg Soccer petition to design one red jersey and one sycheltenham.ie. Enter your details and club, past and present. white jersey. The judges were very select ''Corkbeg'' as your club. And buy 2. Preferably follow verse and chorus for- impressed with the standard and the cre- your ticket. mat, though this is not essential. ativity of the entries. We are excited to All the details, the rules and what you 3. Have rhyming lyrics, where possible. announce the two winners - Avaleigh need to do, are all explained on the web- 4. Use an original or existing melody. Murphy (u8) and Hannah Casey (u11). site. It's actually very easy to navigate. 5. Submit entry by either performing to a backing track/own accompaniment/ unac- Congratulations to our two worthy win- If you have any questions about the com- companied or providing written lyrics with ners who have won a design of their own petition or if you would like to raise money an indication of what melody they are to jersey to keep! for your own soccer/sports club by com- be sung to. Avaleigh Murphy (u8) and Hannah Casey ing onboard and holding your own (u11) Fantasy Cheltenham competition in your We would love our entrants to send us in own club, please text the following num- a video if they are performing their own Lidl Plus App - Give Inch Rovers Your ber and we'll give you all the info - entries and we will share the musical tal- Stamp of Approval 0874271140 ent with our Facebook followers. So Since 2016, Lidl has given serious spon- young or old - meek or bold get your sorship support to the Ladies Gaelic Corkbeg Club Anthem - Calling All heads together and start putting those Football Association and its members on Songwriters lyrics and melodies together...... send a local and national level. Their most Would you like to compose the Corkbeg your entry to [email protected]. recent sponsorship/fundraiser initiative Club Anthem ? This idea was floated at a There's 100 euros up for grabs, so get provides all clubs with the opportunity to recent committee meeting and we would cracking. like to receive entries from the communi- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Midleton AC Midleton GAA, Ladies Senior Section Notes Football and Camogie Club T Shirt Presentations place shortly. Seachtain na Gaeilge 2021 1 - 17 Márta his performances throughout the year. A The T Shirts for the Virtual 5Km were pre- A Special Mention must be made for club An fhéile Ghaeilge is mó in Éirinn agus ar great 'reader' of the game, he loved scor- sented last week in Market Green. Below member Billy Griffin who received his on fud an domhain! ing goals and regularly rattled in great are some shots of some happy runners Tuesday which was his birthday. Billy was Is féile idirnáisiúnta Ghaeilge í Seachtain goals for club and county. Who could for- who received their T Shirts. 83 today and was already out for his train- na Gaeilge le Energia, atá ar an gceil- get his 3 goals against Borrisoleigh in the Once again a Big Thank You to Marc ing run. The whole club wishes to thank iúradh is mó dár dteanga agus dár gcultúr Munster club final in Kilmallock in 1983 Dalton who organised the collection in a him for his dedication and inspiration over dúchais a bhíonn ar siúl in Éirinn agus in when, along with great saves from Ger very safe and efficient manner as always the many years he has run with us and go leor tíortha eile gach bliain. Power, they kept us in the game. He is abiding by the HSE guidelines. wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY The largest Irish language festival in also one of the great 'characters' around The presentation of prizes to the winners BILLY and many more years of great run- Ireland and around the world the club and we wish him all the best for Vicky Spiteri and Tony Forrestal will take ning. You truly are an inspiration. Energia Seachtain na Gaeilge is an inter- this week and the future. national Irish language festival, which is the biggest celebration of our native lan- guage and culture that takes place in Ireland and many other countries every year. Bain triail aisti - Surprise Yourself!

Birthday Wishes Although not something normally done in the Club Notes and without wishing to create a precedent, we would like to send birthday wishes to a Midleton legend.

Kevin Hennessy one of the greatest play- ers ever produced by the club is celebrat- ing a 'roundy' birthday this week. Among his many achievements he inspired and Astrid Micheel club member currently captained the Magpies to our fourth sen- based in Portugal enjoying the sun- ior county title in 1986. In the same year he scored 2-1 in the All-Ireland final victo- Billy Griffin shine where she completed the race. ry over Galway and earned an All Star for Camogie the club is meeting the needs of the play- While we have no return date as yet we ers and moving forward together as a are working quietly behind the scenes so unit. There has been a fantastic response as we can be as ready as possible when rate to this survey, with some very inter- the time comes. On behalf of the camogie esting and well thought out responses. It committee, we would like to welcome all is very much appreciated by the commit- our new coaches and while we haven't tee. Many thanks to all who have been out on the field yet there has been a responded fantastic response to ensuring mandatory Well done to all our girls and coaches requirements are fulfilled. The recent who have been completing online weekly foundation course and safeguarding challenges, keep up the practicing girls course were oversubscribed and will def- and more importantly the ball work. initely be repeated again to make sure Hopefully it won't be too long before we everyone has a chance to comply. can all physically train together again. Sincere thanks to you all for your partici- pation and your willingness to ensure a Finally, a huge thank you to our players, safe environment for all our players. Also, especially our U16 girls and Minor & many thanks to everyone for applying for Junior Team players who partook in a vir- vetting and renewing vetting where tual 5k on a sunny spring Sunday last, the appropriate. 28th March 2021 in aid of Cork Camogie and Jigsaw Cork which is a free and con- The committee and coaches are meeting fidential mental health service and is regularly to make sure plans are in place especially crucial during these times. Well for our return. done to all (Even a few committee mem- We recently administered a survey to our bers took part) it was great to see the older players. This is an attempt to listen huge support and all the photos that were to the voice of the player and ensure that sent into the page. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Cork County Projects highlighted DUNGOURNEY GAA with Completion of LEADER Lotto hurling this year ,this means that club hurl- The outstanding lotto draws that had been ing championship will most likely take place Programme 2014-2020 held up because of the Covid lockdown from late August onward ...... it's a pity were held on Monday April 22nd, the because last year the championship was The LEADER programme, co-financed by Partnership CLG, Udarás na Gaeltachta results are as follows, very exciting played in good conditions.All the European Agricultural Fund for Rural and Comhar na nOileán CTR GAA activities are still on hold at the Development, is an initiative supporting Three of the LEADER programme projects Week 1 December 28th; Jackpot € 450 rural development projects at local level to brought to completion include a family run moment of course and a decision on going revitalise rural areas and create jobs. enterprise in North Cork - Bó Rua farm, a Numbers drawn 12 18 21 No winner, forward will not now take place until early With total funding of €13.93 million allocat- building project with Carrigaline Men's Lucky dips,€35 Michael Ahern, €25 Conor April.The club lotto and committee meet- ed to Cork County by the Department of Shed and the renovation of the Community Hayes, €15 Dan Moore ings are currently being undertaken by Rural and Community Development, the Hall in Ballinadee. Week 2 January 4th Jackpot €600 Zoom and we are all looking forward to get- programme, delivered by six Local At Bó Rua Farm, Norma and Tom Dinneen Numbers drawn 14 15 21 No winner ting back to normal as soon as possible. Development Companies working in part- have developed a state-of-the-art facility to Lucky dips €35 Dave Ahern, €25 Paddy nership with Cork County Council, has sup- make cheese. Construction of the Cheese and Eileen Cullinane, €15 James Cagney Lotto ported a total of 249 projects across Cork Dairy began in early 2018 with grant assis- Week 3 January 11th - Jackpot €750 The Lotto committee have announced County. tance of €149,997.95 under the Enterprise Numbers drawn 10 18 22 No winner plans to enable our Lotto to be paid for Development sub-theme. Lucky dips €35 Dermot Rohan, €25 Ann online and also to increase the numbers Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Ahern, €15 Mike Rohan from three to four .This will mean a small Linehan Foley, commented 'This scheme Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Week 4 18th January - Jackpot €900 increase in the fee (from 1.50 to 2 euro ) supports community projects across a Tim Lucey, noted, "The Bó Rua enterprise Numbers drawn 5 18 24 No winner but the jackpot will be bigger and we hope diverse range from rural tourism, like epitomises the role of LEADER, adding Lucky dips €35 Eddie O’Brien Castlelyons more exciting. Ballyhass Lakes or e-bike hire for the value on the farm and creating jobs in rural €25 Ollie Lynch, €15 Dermot Rohan It is hoped to get this new venture up and Midleton to Youghal Greenway, to enter- areas. Working closely with Avondhu Week 5 25th January - Jackpot €1050 running by early May. prises like Bó Rua farm and many more. Blackwater Partnership and North Cork Numbers drawn 9-18 24 No winner Helping also to fund the renovation of com- LCDC, Norma and Tom Dinneen partnered Lucky dips €35 Christy and Angela munity centres, playgrounds and other with Cork County Council's North Cork Clonmult Commemaration community amenities they play a very Local Enterprise Office and Teagasc to Robinson, €25 The Robinson family, €15 The Clonmult Commemaration committee important role in community development. develop their product. Carrigaline Men's Anne Fitzpatrick would like to thank everybody for their sup- Implemented by Local Action Groups, sub- Shed demonstrates an excellent collabora- Week 6 2nd Feburary - Jackpot €1200 port on Feburary 20/21 as even though groups of our Local Community tive approach to the development of a Numbers drawn 2-6-19 No inner because of Covid the Ceremony couldn't Development Committees in North, South LEADER project, with a strong community Lucky dips €35 Mike Rohan, €25 Mary T take place it was great to see the Tricolours & West Cork, they work at a local level and vision while the completion of renovations Haynes, €15 Michael Lane waving proudly all around the parish. recognise where supports will yield maxi- at Ballinadee Community Hall shows the Week 7 Feburary 8th - Jackpot €1350 mum benefit to that community. It's heart- dedication and community spirit of the local Numbers drawn 3 13 15 No winner James McCarthy ening to see the results of these collabora- area and the co-operative approach taken Lucky dips €35 Bill Ahern, €25 Patricia The club would like to wish James tive efforts coming to fruition." to fundraising and working with the LCDC Leahy, €15 P.J. Cooney McCarthy well as he has signed to play and Cork County Council. These examples Week 8 Feburary 15th Feburary Jackpot League of Ireland Soccer with Cobh The Local Development Companies of LEADER funded projects underline both €1500 Ramblers , James has been to the fore with responsible for implementing the LEADER Cork County Council's cohesive approach Numbers drawn 6 13 17 No winner Midleton soccer club over the last few sea- programme are Avondhu/Blackwater to rural development and the range of sup- Lucky dips €35 Dermot Rohan, €25 euro sons and has moved up to the second tier Partnership CLG, Ballyhoura Development ports available to rural entrepreneurs and Robinson Family, €5 Seamus Fives of Irish football for the new campaign. CLG, IRD Duhallow CLG, SECAD community organisations in Cork County." Week 9 Feburary 22nd - Jackpot €1650 Numbers drawn 11 16 24 - One winner Virtual Fundraiser Eileen Davidson,Congratulations. The club is holding a virtual 5k on the Next weeks Jackpot €300 Easter bank holiday weekend ,teams of ten will be recruited by captains and a go fund Membership me page will be set up to donate money to We are currently collecting membership the club as the teams undertake their 5 fees for 2021 as even though there is not Kilometres. much GAA activity there are bills to be paid. Each team is encouraged to take snap Affiliation fees have to be paid to relevant chats ,selfies and team photos and these boards and there are many other ongoing will be displayed on the club Facebook bills to be paid so this year more then ever page throughout the weekend. we are relying on the membership fees to All activaty will be socially distanced and sustain us in the early part of the year. haves to be taken inside the 5 k limit This year you can pay your membership .....sounds like great fun more information through "Foireann" the GAA's new registra- shortly. tion portal ,a YouTube video can be accessed to give a tutorial on how to use Rebels Bounty this new scheme and it only takes a few The county board are still promoting the minutes to complete. Rebels Bounty draw there ar3 great prizes Those who wish to pay as normal can still ....tickets are 100 euros and are still avail- pay in person as normal. able, if interested please contact Ber Motherway Astro Turf The Astro Turf pitch is nearing completion Social Media in Dungourney village and should be fin- Our new social media office Jack Healy is ished in a few short weeks , this collabora- active on Face book Twitter and all the tion between the GAA club and the school other platforms of the moment so keep an promises to be a great boon for the com- eye out for his posts. munity. Covid 19 GAA Congress Remember Covid 19 is still with us so stay The GAA Congress was on last week and safe ,wash the hands and wear your face Anybody who would like a copy of the book brought a raft of new regulations including coverings and please God we will be back sin bins and penalty's for cynical fouls in to normal soon. Tullylease - When Irish eyes are miling Hurling ,we look forward to see how these Copies are available from Fr liam Kelleher Cobh initiatives impact on our game. CLUB MAIN SPONSORS EAST CORK The cost €10 including postage. GAA Season CRANE HIRE AND RIGNEY BROTHERS It has now been confirmed that inter coun- GARAGE. Contact him by email [email protected] ty championships will precede any club email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM Jim Halligan RIP In Loving memory of Cobh was in mourning last week after the the Falmouth International Sea Shanty death of a popular local who was well- Festival at the time, and the video of their known for his Sea Shanty sing-songs. spontaneous departure lounge show was There was a dark cloud around the island praised from people from all corners cor- after the death of former Navy man Jim ners of the globe. Halligan who formed The Molgoggers The grandad-of-four was set for a big group in 2013. Electric Picnic show in 2020, but sadly Jim was very well known in the area, and the pandemic put that on hold. his tunes brought a lot of joy to locals and A notice on RIP.ie said: "Late of The Irish visitors to the town. Naval Service, United Nations Veteran, In 2017 a video of him and the group former Regional chairman of PDFORRA charming Dublin Airport travellers with a & founding member of The Molgoggers & rendition of his own song "All Aboard" former councillor Cobh UDC Peacefully at became a viral hit. Cork University Hospital. Paddy & Katie Ring The crew were on their way to take part in Jim will be sadly missed Whose anniversary occurs around this time.

In our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Never forgotten by Kathleen, Jean, Teresa and Seán Midleton Credit Union Monthly Car Draw

Cobh Tidy Towns Our volunteers in Cobh Tidy Towns could- A huge Thank You to our videographers n't resist taking part in the Jerusalema Liam Smith and Colm McDonagh and to Challenge along with other great volun- Colm for editing the video for us. tary groups in Cobh, Cobh Animation A special mention to our beautiful Irish Team, Cobh Tourism Ambassadors and Dancer Ava Murphy and to Jackie's Cobh Active Retirement Group SWELS. Cruise Page Cobh who decided that Socially distant rehearsals and perform- Cobh was taking on the challenge and ances brought a lot of joy to our groups in who then made it happen by co-ordinat- these tough times and will entertain peo- ing everything. ple with a connection to Cobh right Cobh has set the bar! around the world. Now over to Tidy Towns groups all over Ireland!

Martin Rodgers frrom Ballynoe collecting his car which he won in the February Draw

Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.H.

Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus East Cork News & Advertiser

In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a Upcoming Publication Dates special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his March 25th, April 8th, April 22nd merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. V.H. email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary First Anniversary Michelle McCarthy 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton Co.Cork July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020

Our beautiful Daughter. On the anniversary of the day you went away Today is such a painful day, full of sadness and grief for us As we mourn the moment you left, recalling how life use to be Michelle you were someone very special, who left your mark on so many lives Things just haven't been the same since we said goodbye, the bond we shared will never end Even though we are apart, we find comfort in the beautiful memories Michelle McCarthy deep within our hearts 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork This heartfelt message is for you my beautiful daughter, I miss you more than words can say, 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton Co.Cork The world lost someone precious on the day you went away, so sleep tight my angel until we meet again. July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020 Love you always and forever Mam & Dad

On the first anniversary, the family of Michelle McCarthy wish to First Anniversary acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy, gestures of kindness and support shown to us during Michelle's illness and our very sad loss. Michelle McCarthy We would like to sincerely thank family, friends, neighbours, people 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork who visited our home, travelled from abroad, attended the Rosary, 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton removal and funeral service, who sent mass cards, floral tributes and Co.Cork letters of condolence, singers Lynda Sloane, David Tobin and Aghada July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020 choir. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Suncourt medical cen- tre, the staff at CUH, the support, help and guidance received from the Our beautiful Sister. Marymount palliative care team and a special mention to the local health nurse Cathy for her gentle and amazing care towards Michelle. We remember you daily our beautiful Michelle. The most amazing and selfless sister, now our chain has lost another link. Thank you to Fr Patrick McCarthy & Fr Denis Kelleher of Aghada Rest easy you are with Charlie now, Parish for their support in prayer throughout and Michelle's funeral we believe you are both near us and forever dear to us. mass, thank you to Anthony Hyde and Hyde Funeral directors for all of Heaven gained the most beautiful Angel. their amazing support. As it is impossible to thank everyone You will never be forgotten, we love and miss you so much. individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation, our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped in anyway Thinking of you today like everyday on your anniversary making it possible to have Michelle home in her final days, we feel with Love from your brothers and sisters, Karina, Daniel, blessed to have spent that precious time with our beloved Michelle. John, Siobhan & Sinead xxx

First Anniversary First Anniversary Michelle McCarthy Michelle McCarthy 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork Co.Cork 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton Co.Cork July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020

July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020 Our Angel in the sky

Our beautiful Aunt Each day we look to heaven, Each day we call your name. A heart of gold, to all of us that loved you, your Each day just feels so different, it hasn't been the same. Each day we always question, and often wonder why? memory will never grow old. you had to go away from us, our angel in the sky. We keep you in our memories, since we've been apart, and we'll always have a part of you locked safely in our hearts. Love you forever x Jessica, Ciara, Ben, Jake , Josh, Casey, Clara & Niall Forever missed by your friends Steph & Amie email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM First Anniversary First Anniversary Michelle McCarthy Michelle McCarthy 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork 15 Ard Mhuire, Upper Aghada, Midleton Co.Cork 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton 18 Careystown Meadows, Whitegate, Midleton Co.Cork Co.Cork July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020 July 7, 1984 - March 2, 2020

We are sending a dove to heaven with a Our Angel in the sky parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it. Its full of beautiful things.

Michelle, Each day in some small way Inside a million kisses wrapped up in a Memories of you come our way million hugs, to say how much we miss you Though absent, you are always near! and to send you all our love. Still missed, loved and always dear. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again. Forever in our hearts. Darren, Ciara & Sharon Thinking of you always Michelle. Love Auntie Helen, Caroline, Hazel and Stephen. Acknowledgement Acknowledgement 1st Anniversary and First Anniversary of In loving memory of Christy Hickey Hickey’s Bar, Mt. Uniacke who died on 17th March, 2020

As we lovingly remember Christy on his 1st Anniversary, his wife Mary, daughters Carmel, Deirdre, Linda, Derry O'Brien Orla and Denise, sons Denis, Eamon, Gerard and James, Sunny Height, Lake Road, Cobh. daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, March 17th sister, nieces, nephews and family would like to sincerely thank everyone who shared our loss with us. As we lovingly remember Derry on his First Anniversary, we his family, his wife Nora, daughters Deirdre, Jacqui, Thank you to everyone who sent Mass Cards, Sympathy and Rhona, grandchildren, great grandchildren, wish to Cards, phoned, text, sent flowers, many lovely letters and thank most sincerely all those who supported and to all those who supported us in any way through this sympathised with us on our sad loss. difficult time. To Fr Liam Kelleher, thank you for your funeral service Many thanks to Fr. Tim Hazelwood who was very and your continued support to our family. helpful and kind. Thank you Anthony and all at Hyde’s Undertakers for your kindness, support and Thanks to Cobh GAA club, who provided Derry with a professionalism in assisting our family through the Guard of Honour, on the way to his final resting place, it Funeral procedures. meant a lot. Thank you Henry and the staff at Henry Black Funeral Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of Directors, for their kindness and guidance. our gratitude and appreciation to all. A Wonderfull husband, father, grandad, great granddad. Mass will be celebrated on the 18th March (live stream) Always loved and never forgotten. at 10am in St. John the Baptist Church, Killeagh. The holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered for all your “Have ye any homes to go to” intentions. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement Acknowledgement 1st Anniversary 1st Anniversary

Thomas Ryan Maureen Walsh Hill Road Whitegate Garryvoe / Shanagarry As we lovingly remember our Dad Thomas on the first anniversary of Feb 1927 - Feb 2020 his passing on March 19th 2020, who is sadly missed by his sons As we lovingly remember Maureen on her 1st Anniversary, we, her Patrick, Leonard, Jason, Martin, Declan, Daughters Jacqueline, Lillian, family, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and Jennifer and Sabrina. Sons and daughters in law, Grandchildren and supported us on the loss of Mam. great granddaughter. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our extended family, many friends and Thanks to all who attended the Removal and Funeral, provided neighbours who attended the burial. Thanks to those who sent floral refreshments, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. tributes, cards and messages of condolence, we are truly grateful. Thank you to Hydes for their sensitive and professional handling of dads We are deeply grateful to all our extended family and friends for their funeral arrangements support, kindness and generosity. Thank you to Dr Susan and all at Harbour Brink Medical Centre, Lower Aghada and the Lower Aghada Pharmacy. A special word of thanks to the management and staff of Oaklodge Nursing Home, for the care and kindness shown to Mam.

God saw you getting tired Thank you to Fr. Pat Linehan for his visits to Oaklodge, to Deacon And a cure was not to be Garry Cody for Rosary and Removal, Fr. Michael Dorgan, Kitty Daly So he put His arms around you for the lovely Mass, to Geraldine for her beautiful singing and Mary And whispered "Come to me." who accompanied on the organ.

With tearful eyes we watched you Finally thanks to Anthony, Mike and staff of Hyde’s Funeral As you slowly slipped away Directors for their sensitive and professional handling of the And though we loved you dearly arrangements. We couldn't make you stay. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please Your golden heart stopped beating accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude and Hard working hands at rest appreciation to all. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. A wonderful Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, In Loving Memory of Thomas Ryan Always loved but never forgotten 9th Anniversary 14th In Loving Memory of our wonderful Mam and Nan Anniversary JUNE CURLEY Nickey who passed away on February 29th, 2012 Cunningham Ballcurraginny, Killeagh, Co. Cork Your life was love and labour, who died on March 16th, 2007 Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us, You always had a smile to share, We will always remember you. A thought, a joke, a time to care, Until we meet again. A wonderful nature, warm and true, These are the memories we have of you. ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS, KIERAN, PAUL, FRANKIE, BREEDA, JACKIE AND BRONAGH, GRANDCHILDREN JASON, SHAUN, Always loved and sadly missed by DARREN, GAVIN, HEATHER, MARK, LEE, ADAM, RICKY, REBECCA AND JORDAN AND GREATGRANDCHILD CAOIMHE your loving wife Breeda and family. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement Acknowledgement 1st Anniversary 1st Anniversary With great love we remember John Draddy Main Street, Ballycotton Seán Neville whose anniversary occurs on the 18th March of Youghal and Leamlara On this the First Anniversary of the sad loss whose anniversary occurs of our dear father JOHN we, Margaret, on the 10th March Patrick, Ann, Sheila & Tina, his children together with all the extended family would As we remember Seán on his first anniversary Genevieve, Shane, like to express our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to everyone who Ruairí, Orla, Cormac and his extended family would like to thank supported and comforted us during this sad time. To all who phoned, everyone who gave their unlimited support and love in many texted, e-mailed, sent a letter, Mass cards, Sympathy cards, left different ways at this sad time. messages on R.I.P. Condolence page and floral tributes, Due to Covid- 19 restrictions at the time we know that you could not be with us in We would like to particularly acknowledge those who were person for Daddy's Funeral Mass and Burial, but these tributes were a restricted from travelling but showed such love through prayers, great source of comfort, consolation and support to us all at this difficult mass cards, letters and calls. time. We would like to thank Dr Sean McCarthy and all the staff in A special thank you to Dr. Oisin O' Connell and the nursing staff Ballycotton Medical Centre, the staff in Care+ Pharmacy in Cloyne, the at the Bon Secours hospital for their compassion and humanity. public health nurses and the team of carers for all the wonderful care Thank you also to Canon Browne, Father Corkery, Father Winkle they gave to Daddy. Without your support we would not have been able and Colin Bulman of Egans funeral directors for the care shown to care for Daddy in his own home. To the staff of Midleton Hospital to us. who looked after Daddy when he was in respite there. Our heartfelt gratitude to Rev Patrick Linehan P.P for coming to the house that night As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, we and to Rev Michael Dorgan for saying the Rosary and Funeral Mass. A trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as an special thanks to Greta, Tom and Noreen O'Sullivan for enhancing the expression of our sincere appreciation. Mass has been offered for Funeral Mass with their music. To the sacristan and gravediggers. all your intentions. Special thanks to Jerry Wallis and all at Wallis Undertakers for their May you continue to inspire us: guidance and professionalism at this sad time. We would also like to To enter each day with a generous heart. thank Dr Paul Kilty who stopped to help us on the night of Daddy's death To serve the call of courage and love along with John Walsh, Eolan Walsh and Peter O'Shea. Words cannot express our undying gratitude to all Daddy's wonderful neighbours, Lovingly remembered by his wife Genevieve, children Shane, friends, the extended Beausang family and all the other people who Ruairí, Orla and Cormac, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law provided us with food over the days. Michelle and Niamh, grandchildren Stephanie, Toni, Fionn, As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust you Daniel, Rian, Róisín, Seán and Hugh, Sisters Trocaire, Dolores will accept this as token of our deepest appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice Gertie, Brothers Dominic, Joe and Martin, nephews, nieces, of the mass will be offered for all your intentions. brothers in-law and sisters in- law. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day Those who think of Seán today, a little prayer to Jesus say Due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to hold a public Anniversary Mass on Saturday 13th March at 7.30pm. Anniversary/Memorial Mass for Daddy currently. However prayers will be said Live streamed on churchservices.tv on Sunday 14th March at 11.30 am at Cloyne Parish Facebook Page. 7th Anniversary 22nd Anniversary Jean McLoughlin Parthalan February 6th, 1936 to March 5th, 2014 O’Mathuna WIFE, MOTHER, 15th March R.I.P.

GRANDMOTHER AND A LADY I ngean chuimne ar Parthalan O’Mathuna, Cill Liath. A fuair bás ar an 15ú Marta 1999 Every day in some small way, Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Memories of you come our way. Mise an t-aiseirí agus an bheatha, an té a chreideann Though absent you are always near, iomsa fiú amháin má Fhaigheann sé bás, Still missed, loved and always dear. Mairfidh sé agus gach duine beo a chreideann ionamsa. Ná bhfaighidh sé bás choiche, Loved and missed by your daughters Tá sé imithe uainn go Dia Bridget, Vera and Maria, and family & friends. agus níl Dia i bfad uainn. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 13th Anniversary 50th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance Esther O'Dwyer If roses grow in Heaven… If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my mother's arms, And tell her they're from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek, And hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there's an ache within my heart That will never go away. Remembering Mam and Dad From David, Caitrióna, Eoin & Mark and grandchildren Daniel, on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Fionn, Uísce & Harvey, Shay, Conor, Annalee and Robyn. Frances & Billy O’Mahony Late of Fr. Murphy Place, Midleton Also remembering Mam, on her birthday.

Each night we shed a silent tear, As we speak to you in prayer To let you know we love you, My very sincere thanks to each and every one of you for your And just how much we care. condolences, cards, mass cards and prayers for our Take our million teardrops, Dear Mary Donnelly. Wrap them up in love 2nd February 2021. Then ask the wind to carry them, To you in Heaven above. A special word of thanks to the Savage family for their support always. God Bless. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Loved and missed every day by your daughters Lorraine, Hazel and Claire, granddaughters Courtney and Taylor Sr. Jo Martyn, Australia and sons-in-law John and Willie

Adam King returns to the 8TH ANNIVERSARY The Late Late Show In loving memory of Anne Hehir 49, Raheen Park, Youghal, whose death occurred on March 5th 2013

Until We Meet Again We Think About You Always, We Talk About You Still, You Have Never Been Forgotten, And You Never Will. We Hold You Close Within Our Hearts, And There You Will Remain, To Walk And Guide Us Through Our Lives, Until We Meet Again.

Remembered by Paddy, Mary, Carmel, Angela, Brian and all our extended family. Anniversary Mass Saturday 12th June at 7.30pm in the Holy Family Church. If Churches Remain Closed, Mass Will Be Streamed Live & Adam King and his father David are pictured before The Late Late Show for a Broadcast On CRY special segment on RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Picture Andrees Poveda email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED Ken-Co Cleaning Services Ltd. COMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIAL GUTTERING, FASCIA & SOFFIT CLEANED Carpets, Windows, Power Washing All work fully insured Full Fumigation Service Pressure Washing Cleanroom / Factory Rental Property Cleaning Reach & Wash Window Building Cleaning Cleaning System Fire & Flood Carpet & Upholstery HIQA Cleaning Requirements 24 Hour Call Out - All Quotations FREE OFFICE: 024 91233 - SAM COAKLEY: 087 9918474 Email: [email protected]

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Daffodil Day 2021 is officially taking place on Friday 26th March. Sadly we are unable to take part in any events this year but our community can still make a huge difference by donating to The Irish Cancer Society. Please click http://www.justgiving.com/daffodil-day-youghal to help raise funds to support cancer patients and their families. RUNNING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY MON TO FRI 10 TO 5

Foxhole, Youghal (Just Off Rhincrew Roundabout) Tel: 024 85567 GORETTI RING CHIROPODY S.R.N. M.I. CH. POD. ORG. WILL TREAT ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TEL: 086 3381310 TEACH NA COILLE, ROSTELLAN, MIDLETON, CO. CORK. The group preparing for Daffodil Day 2020, which did not go ahead email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday March 11th, 2021 Enable Ireland are giving you the chance to win a 3-bedroom house in Carrigaline, Co Cork

How would you like to win a fully-fur- By supporting Enable Ireland through this nished, three- bedroom house in beautiful amazing competition you are helping Cork? them to continue to support families like Enable Ireland are offering one lucky per- Miriam and TJ Lotty. son the chance to win a beautiful home TJ is a sports mad 11 year-old from Cork valued at €330,000! And tickets cost just who uses Enable Ireland Children's €100. Services. "When TJ was 14 months old he was The house is situated in Janeville, a new diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy," Miriam development of luxury 'A' rated homes explains. "He had started to miss impor- located in Carrigaline. It is furnished to tant milestones, not sitting up or crawling show house standard with stylish finishes and we were referred to Enable Ireland throughout. The home also comes with Children's Services in Cork. beautiful landscaped green areas. But, the house isn't the only prize up for "In those early days Enable Ireland was grabs this spring. Second prize in this raf- there for us at every step. Particularly to fle is a Honda Civic Smart 1.0 litre petrol support with physiotherapy for TJ which car kindly sponsored by Astra was critical to build his muscle strength. Construction. While third prize is an Then when he was four, he went to the impressive €5,000 sponsored by Right pre-school in their centre which ensured Price Tiles & Wood Flooring. he was ready and able to join his local pri- mary school. Enable Ireland is there to The proceeds from the raffle will go support TJ's siblings as well," Miriam towards a very special Cork project which states. "It was very difficult explaining to will benefit children with disabilities for TJ's older sister that he would not be able generations to come. to walk. That he would need to use a wheelchair to get around. Just knowing Over 860 children and their families that the Enable Ireland team are there for attend Enable Ireland's new Lavanagh us is great peace of mind. If you have a Centre, where children's services are pro- concern about anything, you know you vided including physiotherapy and can call and get support." hydrotherapy, speech and language, social work, psychology, early years edu- To help Enable Ireland to continue this cation and occupational therapy. vital work, buy a raffle ticket today. Tickets cost €100 and can be purchased at The charity still needs to raise €1million to www.winahousecork.ie or by calling the fund this important new facility and con- fundraising team on 087 6868333 or 087 tinue to provide their vital therapy and 7905029 or emailing hello@winahousec- rehabilitative services. ork.ie