Vol. 1 Issue 14 - Feb 11th, 2021 NEXT EDITION FEB 25TH 2021 email: [email protected] East News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 In the midst of all of this Buddy had mar- THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED ried Puerto Rican- By John Walshe born receptionist The following year of 1956 Buddy signed Maria Elena Santiago "I can't remember if I cried, when I heard up with Decca Records, the company after a whirlwind about his widowed bride, but something inadvertently misspelling his surname by romance, setting up touched me deep inside, the day the dropping the 'e' in Holley. His first single home in Greenwich music died." "Blue Days, Black Nights" sold a paltry Village. 19,000 records and Decca failed to renew In January 1959, to Sixty-two years ago last Wednesday, on his contract. ease his financial situ- the icy morning of February 3rd, 1959, ation, Buddy agreed fourteen-year-old Don McLean was on A move to Clovis, New Mexico, and a link- to front the 'Winter his newspaper round in New Rochelle, up with musician Norman Petty, the Dance Party Tour'. New York. Cutting open a bale of newspa- owner of a modern recording studio, final- Winter in the harsh pers, he read the tragic news: "3 Stars of ly saw Buddy Holly reach the pinnacle. American Mid-West Rock 'N' Roll Killed in Plane Crash." With a number of his friends who dubbed was no place to be in themselves 'The Crickets' he released a a clapped-out bus Later immortalised in his enduring epi- song he had previously recorded in with inadequate heat- logue 'American Pie', for McClean and for Nashville called "That'll Be The Day", ing. So severe were countless others the deaths of Buddy which eventually went to No. 1 in both the the conditions that Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. ("The Big USA and Britain. one of the party, Carl Over six decades after that fateful day, Bopper") Richardson on a snow-covered Bunch, suffered frostbite in his right leg Buddy Holly's music lives on. In death he Iowa field marked the end of an era. A For the next couple of years, hit followed which required hospitalisation for over a would greatly influence the paths taken ground-breaking, some would say inno- hit. "Everyday", "Oh Boy", "Maybe Baby", year. by the likes of Lennon & McCartney, Mick cent, era of rock and roll had come to a "Rave On", "Listen to Me" and "Peggy Jagger, Linda Ronstadt, the Hollies and close. Sue" which he wrote for Jerry Allison of After the concert at Clear Lake, Iowa, on Don McLean. The Crickets. Originally called "Cindy February 2nd, Buddy decided to charter a Buddy Holly's career at the top spanned Lou" after Buddy's niece, Allison asked small single-engine plane for the trip to Another he impressed at one of his final just a short three years, but in that time he Buddy if he would change the title to Fargo, North Dakota, across the river concerts was a 17-year-old middle-class would transform popular music and have "Peggy Sue", as he and his girlfriend, from Moorhead where they were booked Jewish boy from Hibbing, Minnesota, by influence that even he could not have Peggy Sue Gerron, had recently broken to appear the following night. the name of Bobby Zimmerman. envisaged. An unlikely-looking pop star up "and Jerry wanted to do something to with his scrawny looks and black horn- get me back," Peggy Sue would recall Teenage sensation Ritchie Valens, the "I saw Buddy Holly in Duluth," Bob Dylan rimmed glasses, he was also one of the years later. In his book 'Rock 'n' Roll: The 'Big Bopper' and Buddy Holly, piloted by would later relate to Rolling Stone maga- first to write almost all of the songs he 100 Best Singles', Paul Williams wrote: Roger Peterson, took off from Mason City zine. "I mean, I'll never forget the image of performed. "There is something perfect about the airport around 1am. A few minutes later seeing him up on the bandstand. And he sound of "Peggy Sue." It gets into the the plane went down after encountering died - it must have been a week after that. Born on September 7th, 1936, in the blood." "a terrible snowstorm", killing the four It was unbelievable." Texas town of Lubbock, he was chris- young men on board. tened Charles Hardin Holley. Of English Fame had truly arrived in December 1957 and Welsh descent, he had also inherited when Buddy Holly and The Crickets Indian blood from a grandfather. His appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show which mother gave him the name 'Buddy', say- had an audience of 50 million viewers. ing that Charles Hardin Holley "was too The following month Australia beckoned long for a small boy". He won a song con- and in March their appearance on test at the age of five, and by ten owned 'Sunday Night at the London Palladium' his first guitar. became the foundation on which the British Rock 'N' Roll revolution was In 1954, after teaming up with a school launched. While Buddy was captivating friend, Bob Montgomery, they started to the live audience in London, a seventeen- write songs. Coming from a strict Baptist year-old (and, like Buddy, bespectacled) upbringing Buddy's early musical influ- John Lennon was watching spellbound in ence was country. 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There's nothing like a pandemic to Many's the Saturday night....!! make us appreciate what's reliable and Michael's son Joe became the licensee in permanent! So if people slow their the 1940's. He and his wife Maureen walk a little while passing the Nook bar retained the grocery outlet, while in Youghal, its because there are few installing the lounge and dance floor that more reassuring establishments than still persists, albeit slightly changed. The the one on the corner of Church Lane. grocery store became an off-licence in the 1980's until closing about five years This month the trusty old hostelry cele- ago "due to supermarket dominance", brates its 120th year under Treacy owner- Anne informs. ship. Having survived two world wars, a War of Independence, a Civil War and the Joe died in the late 1970's. His premature main drainage scheme, its simply biding passing in his 50's, left Maureen to man- its time 'til the taps flow again. age the bar while raising four sons, the eldest of whom, Michael, was in college. The Nook as it looked over 100 years ago. With traditional celebrations impossible Maureen, renowned for her vitality and Customer-driven part of the Nook than I am!", smiles Anne. Anne Treacy, who now manages the pub determination, "really was an amazing Married with two young children, Anne left "And his his grandson's have worked with her dad Michael, says the occasion woman", says Anne, "especially at a time a banking career in London five years ago here". is being publicly acknowledged with a trip when the pub was a very busy music to assist her dad in running the pub. It down Memory Nook Lane. "The collage of venue as well". Maureen continued never was "an easy transition" as she had The level of change in pub culture is photos on the window next door (formerly really stopped working, maintaining regu- always retained vivid memories and a exemplified by Michael Treacy's recollec- Yawl Inn) is being updated with scenes lar appearances in the bar until shortly deep affection for the pub and its clien- tion of a regular customer who used to from the Nook through the past 70 years before she died, aged 89, four years ago. tele. "come in when we opened in the morning or so", she reveals. She agrees that the Nook's longevity and order six whiskeys with a raw egg in The photos, several in black & white will Focal point relates to an innate ability to roll with the each of them!" stir emotions as various events and per- The L-shaped tavern has a unique times. When the smoking ban was intro- sonalities re-emerge. Depictions of the ambiance that somehow captures intima- duced, many pubs feared for their future. That level of eccentricity would probably early bar as part-grocery shop is depicted cy and spaciousness simultaneously. Michael Treacy saw an opportunity. "She attract a crowd in today's landscape as is the time when a stairs accessed This ensures an agreeable atmosphere, introduced light meals, sandwiches and (given the price of eggs alone) but the from the lane way led to an upstairs bar, whether a handful or a throng of cus- so on", says Anne, "because people were Nook''s morning trade continues in a which closed in the 1970's. tomers occupy the premises. The bar's suddenly willing to eat food in a pub when milder fashion. "We've regulars who décor remains in harmony with the pitch- the smoke was gone. It was quite pio- come in to chat over tea and scones" The Treacy's pine of the original premises. Its walls are neering at time. And we're still doing food, Anne affirms, "And a regular Friday Local farmer Michael Treacy bought the covered with photographs of Youghal in including take-ways". lunchtime crowd who gather by the fire". Nook in 1901 from an O'Mahoney family, times gone, in accordance with a busi- There are also customers, she reveals, of whom little is known. The single room ness that is itself integral to the town's In a manner not always apparent in mod- who, if Nook is closed, simply don't drink bar-cum-grocery was transformed when history and fabric. ern pubs, there is a tangible bond anywhere else. "They don't come in for the Treacy's bought four adjoining cot- between the Nook and its customers. the alcohol, but for the chat with friends", tages and extended the premises. In Youghal's factory-fuelled era of full Generations of sponsoring local causes she says. employment, the Nook might host music and a sociable demeanour helps but the The Nook's origins are unknown but given seven nights a week, with weekend pub's past is imbued in its present. "Many 'Til we meet again... proximity to the Youghal's oldest quarter, nights simply hopping all year round!" of our customers are the children and Anne is keen to reassure all the Nook's it may date beyond the 1560's says Anne, though far too young to grandchildren of couples who were regu- customers down the years that the doors Elizabethan plantations. Possibly the remember it of course! lars in earlier times and who may even will again open, "and hopefully soon", to neighbouring Walter Raleigh dropped in have met here", Anne explains. "And we welcome those who are being "sorely for a tankard before walking out without The dance area, labelled the 'Ballroom of get generations coming in together". missed". paying. Romance', lived up to its name, with Regardless of the trend towards home many a liaison eventually going the dis- The relationship is reinforced behind the consumption, "you can't beat meeting The origin of the pub's name is unknown tance to the Church altar 500 yards away. counter where the mix sees descendants friends or making new ones all in one too, though there is a verse in ancient Even as the tides of fortune receded, nei- of past regulars working alongside Treacy place" she insists. Or to quote the theme Persian poet Omar Khayyam's famous ther faith nor music died. Today, coron- family. One such example is octogenarian song from the best comedy sitcom ever Rubayiat dedicated to enjoying brief avirus notwithstanding, the bar hosts year Joe Slattery, from Church Lane. "Joe is a made, "Sometimes you wanna go where pleasures that runs, The wise may search round Thursday night sessions, extended Nook regular for over 60 years and an everybody knows your name...." Cheers. the world from end to end; from dusty to three nights in summer. absolute treasure, who is probably more nook to dusty nook, my friend; and noth- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 Myrtle Allen's Crêpe Suzette Tuesday 16th February is coming up fast in his serviette. from the sides as for ordinary pancakes. and pancake recipes are beginning to I didn't know that I was calmly cooking with Add the milk slowly until it is the consisten- flood the internet. This one is for the a halo of flames engulfing my lovely fluffy cy of thin cream. Leave aside for 30 min- gown-ups and Myrtle's introduction, taken hair. utes. To cook the crêpes, put a small ladle- from the 3rd edition of her original ful of batter into a hot non-stick frying pan. Ballymaloe Cookbook, comes with a safe- 'Sit down,' they said. 'You must be suffer- Flip once bubbles appear on the surface ty warning. The pancake recipe below, ing from shock.' In fact, I was the only per- and cook on the other side. Keep the minus the alcohol and theatre, is delicious son in the dining room who was not suffer- crêpes until ready to serve. simply with lemon and sugar for the kids ing from shock: I hadn't noticed anything!" too. To make the sauce, grate the rind of the Serves 4 oranges very carefully so as not to pene- "Crêpe Suzette, the queen of the pancake For the pancakes: trate the white. Add to the butter and sugar family, is a party piece. It cannot be served 50g (2oz, scant 1/2 cup) plain flour and cream vigorously until smooth. to too many people at once, so it goes onto 1 egg our menu around Shrove Tuesday time, ter, folding them into fan shapes and 1 egg yolk To finish, assemble the following: when oranges are at their best and restau- arranging them around the edge of the 1 tablespoon sunflower oil frying pan (preferably copper for style) rant numbers are down. I usually have to pan, finally pouring in orange curaçao and 2 teaspoons orange curaçao matches dress up and cook the crêpes myself for brandy to flame them. Well, six people 150ml (5fl oz, 2/3 cup) milk fork, spoon the customers at table. take quite a lot of pancakes, so I put in a For the sauce: fondue stove orange butler pancakes caster sugar brandy orange curaçao hot pudding plates

Put the pan on a flame. Melt about 15g (1/2oz, 1 tablespoon) of the orange butter in it. When bubbling, put the pancake in and heat through on both sides, turning. Fold it into a fan shape. Rest it against the side of the pan. Continue with the remain- ing pancakes. Sprinkle them with caster sugar. Pour over brandy and curaçao. Set alight, keeping your face away from the flames. Tilt the pan and spoon the juices over the pancakes until the flame sub- sides. Serve immediately on hot plates.

What's happening in the Ballymaloe walled garden at this time of year? Here's a little insight in the words of Head Gardener Mags Coughlan: It's a bitter cold start to February in Ballymaloe but we've been indoors long enough, it's time to layer up and get out- side! Bulbs planted in November are beginning to pop up - crocuses and daf- fodils in flower and the promising foliage of anemones and even tulips. Inside, there are a few jobs to do - chit your potatoes by One evening I spruced myself up, put on a good dash of the two liquors. They ignited 225g (8oz) large, ripe oranges laying them out in a frost free place to start suitable little black dress, washed and set with quite a bang - gave me a little shock, 85g (3oz, 6 tablespoons) softened butter to shoot. Start sowing some hardy salad my hair so that it was all soft and fluffy and in fact, but naturally I proceeded with the 85g (3oz, 1/3 cup) caster sugar crops - mizuna, wild rocket and (with the arrived in the dining room ready for the cooking operation. After a minute, a wait- help of a little heat) cabbages and sprout- performance. I proceeded to a table of ress near me started to scream and a look To make the pancakes, put the flour in a ing broccoli. Make the most of this time about six people, all wanting crêpes. I fol- of unusual consternation came over my bowl and make a well in the centre. Into before the weeds start growing out of con- lowed the usual procedure of heating the customers. Then suddenly, a man jumped this pour the egg, egg yolk, oil and trol and get a jump start on the growing pancakes on both sides in hot orange but- up from the table and enveloped my head curaçao. Stir, gradually drawing in the flour season!

Spring at Ballymaloe email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 NEW WEBSITE SERVICE TO HELP SuperValu Youghal named key LOCAL TRADERS COMPETE players in community movement WITH CHAIN STORES to reduce energy emissions in By Christy Parker this to the half a million people living in conjunction with SEAI Cork and to do it for free". Local, small and family run businesses Brookes SuperValu Youghal Shining A Speaking in relation to their role within the across Cork are being offered the The site launched last week operating Light On Sustainability With Extensive Sustainable Communities Initiative, opportunity to compete in parity with their from Rob's Youghal address. “It will look Store Energy Upgrades Declan Meally, Head of Transport and larger counterparts and multinationals and feel exactly like that of a large online Communities with SEAI said: thanks to a young Youghal man's inspired department store such as Littlewoods or SuperValu Youghal teamed up with the "SEAI are delighted to work with initiative. Debenhams", says the former Pobalscoil Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland SuperValu and the Communities on na Tríonóide student, who lists cars, F1, (SEAI) this year to help to spearhead another successful year for the 'Building Start-up website itslocal.ie, aims to golf and home brewing amongst his hob- environmental change in both the Irish for Sustainable Communities' initiative. empower smaller retailers by offering bies. retail sector and their local community This year it was great to see another ten them a shared platform to promote their through the 'Building Sustainable stores across Ireland, with each stepping businesses, effectively and simultane- While the focus is on hard commodities, Communities' initiative. up to the plate to make sustainability ously providing a single gateway for con- "we are however accepting some servic- improvements in store and provide some sumers to 'window shop' across a wide es to the site to sell vouchers; for exam- Once again in partnership with the SEAI, additional benefits for their wider commu- range of localised outlets, whether online ple, local businesses that offer training a number of community upgrade projects nities. or not. courses" he explains. were completed, with 10 stores across Ireland participating in the initiative. The Everyone can contribute to a sustainable Rob Hayes, a 23 year-old manager in Free registration initiative called on SuperValu Youghal to future for Ireland by making sustainable Orso, part of Cork's Market Lane Traders are charged neither a set-up cost identify and upgrade areas of their own changes. You can do this from home by Restaurant Group, is the brains and cur- nor a subscription fee and are instead operations which could be made more reducing your energy usage; by perhaps rently sole proponent of the venture. He charged 10% commission on sales. energy efficient, in keeping with high starting with upgrading your lights to LED devised the concept after his role with standards of energy efficiency and bulbs. SEAI also see the added benefit of Orso became temporarily suspended due "So effectively it costs them nothing to renewable energy usage. The overall working together as a community and we to Covid-19. expand their market audience immense- objective of this initiative is to reduce now have a network of over 500 ly", Rob enthuses. "The idea is to make it energy costs, fossil fuel usage and green- Sustainable Energy Communities across "Working in our type of venue in the heart as easy as possible for them by not house gas emissions year on year. Ireland who are taking action and working of Cork city gives me a huge appreciation charging anything until they make a sale. on our future. for local businesses.", he reflects. "We So its a win-win situation. We will dedi- Under this scheme, the store had brand plan to offer the same level of customer cate a minimum of 20% of our sales to new energy efficient freezers with doors We're proud to once more support these service with itslocal.ie as we do in the our marketing budget. As I mentioned, installed. This installation led to energy projects with Musgraves and recognise restaurant business." this enables economies of scale for our usage reductions of over 95,000 KWH. that it is a successful model that has retail partners and their own marketing". This is equivalent in energy terms to pow- delivered each year and we look forward Easy access ering 23 houses per year in the local com- to working with more stores and commu- Rationalising his idea, Rob says, "2020 In practice, once a business has regis- munity. nities across Ireland in the future," Mr shone a spotlight on the cause of sup- tered and been set up on the site, it can Meally said. porting local trade. We've all tried hard to start listing its products. Customers order Speaking in relation to their participation shop local, either in store, or online if the directly through Its Local, which sends in the scheme, SuperValu Youghal store Echoing the statement of the SEAI, Ian shop has a website. The reality is that the order details and payment through to owner Peter Brookes said: Allen, Managing Director for SuperValu most of us have found it's still much eas- each retailer. and Centra commented: ier to shop online with one of the large e- "This was a hugely successful partner- commerce sites. It's Local hopes to Long-term and all going well, Rob would ship with the SEAI for us, and we're To learn how you can make small delighted with the results so far. To visibly changes with a big impact see see our energy bills reduced while also www.supervalu.ie/about/sustainability, making a positive impact on the environ- www.centra.ie, www.musgravemarket- ment is truly rewarding. We look forward place.ie or follow #SustainableSundays to continuing to work towards a more sus- #EverythingYouNeed or tainable SuperValu Youghal over the next #ThereWhenYouNeedUs on Facebook, 12 months." Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Rob Hayes change that and make shopping locally, like to expand his project across all coun- not only easy for people, but their first ties. Meantime he describes the response choice". so far to his plans for Cork as "over- whelmingly positive and enthusiastic both He continues, "In recent years, 60% of from traders and from the public". what Irish people spent online went to non-Irish companies. That needs to be As Its Local continues to recruit Cork changed and by joining a network of retailers of all shapes and size, the site is retailers, we offer local subscribers offering a free €20 voucher to spend in economies of scale for marketing and any of the subscribed outlets, to anyone customer support. who refers a retailer that signs up to the site. "I would say also to retailers that even if you are paying for your own website, your It's Local can be found on Facebook Pictured at Brookes SuperValu Youghal is Store Owner Peter Brookes celebrating catchment area is realistically your town. and Instagram or by email at their contribution to SuperValu and Centra’s Building Sustainable Communities It's Local offers the chance to increase [email protected] Scheme, in partnership with the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland). email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 Pobalscoil Na Trionoide Annual Awards

Kayla McCleverty - Denis Murphy Perpetual Medal Eoin Hearty - Loreto Award - Agent of Social Change Ian Roche - Loreto Award - Agent of Social Change

Róisín Ní Chonghaile Loreto Award - Agent of Social Change Adam Danaher - Construction Studies Lauren Fitzgerald - Denis Murphy Perpetual Medal email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING FEBRUARY 2021 By Christy Parker thus be necessary to have someone that were also "quite unavoidable". She Mr O'Callaghan said he didn't have a monitoring the cameras live. There are hoped pothole repairs could be swiftly ready solution and the most the council The meeting conducted online through probably people who would love that conducted, with a more permanent solu- could do presently was to focus on edu- Microsoft Teams (MT), was attended by career but the council aren't recruiting. tion also considered. cation and responsibility, including more Cork County Council senior executive signage. He believed however that there Seán O'Callaghan, senior executive The district officer said Clodagh, the local Mr Clarke said extensive drainage works was communities were more aware of roads engineer Dave Clarke, district engi- authority's litter warden, patrolled diligent- had been conducted on the section of dog littering and far less accepting of its neers Paul Murray and Janette Kenny, ly but dog fouling occurred morning, noon road from Whitegate to Trabolgan in the dangers nowadays. He foresaw no "silver municipal district officers Helen Mulcahy and definitely at night it was difficult to past 18 months, but accepted that pot- bullet" solution (unless aimed at the dog and Geraldine O'Connell, Cathaoirleach catch someone and their dog leaving holes quickly became "craters". He presumably) but felt an education cam- Michael Hegarty (FG) and Cllrs Mary- traces behind, as it were. However the agreed that the Trabolgan road, on to paign was a worthy strategy, as it educat- Linehan Foley (Ind), Susan McCarthy warden had done a fine job managing the Guileen end, needed resurfacing and ed children on the dangers of dog litter (FG,), Danielle Twomey (SF), Liam school litter competitions which had pro- would be considered for future pro- and also saw the message brought home, Quaide (Green Party) and Ann Marie duced excellent signage and which would grammes. In the short term, the potholes literally and metaphorically, to parents. Ahern (FF). be incorporated into the campaign once would be repaired, but with an eye also schools re-opened. for an Irish Water application for a Cllr Twomey suggested a task force be Senior Executive Engineer at Cork City pipeline extending half way out the convened from within the county council's Council, Cormac O'Sullivan was also Cllr. Twomey. Trabolgan road. Once that work was done environment sector to address the prob- present to deliver an overview of the pro- "Can this council immediately engage the road would be primed for resurfacing, lem, as had proved successful in Britain. posed Ballinacurra- cycle & walk- with the Coastal Department in Cork though the Guileen end would be a sepa- Cllr Quaide believed bins remained "part way project. Several reports were circu- County Council to resolve the serious rate matter, he advised. of the solution" because there was "a lated by e-mail to the members. See else- issue in Ballycronneen/Ballybrannigan cohort of people" who would dispose of where in this edition for details and com- beach of the cliff erosion. Also to con- Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley. waste when given the option. He spoke of ments. tact the Environment Department to "Asking East Cork Municipal District seeing many bins on a Kilkenny walkway remove the abandoned caravan that I to include Dermot Hurley Estate and over Christmas with a corresponding Notices of Motion: have been asking them to remove for 2 section in in the footpath absence of litter. Cllr. Twomey. years now. Work also needs to be programme for 2021": "Can signage be installed on the new done on the car park as it has fallen Cllr Linehan-Foley said footpaths at the Cllr Quaide also felt Cork County Council pontoon walkway, Midleton? into disrepair": first entrance to Dermot Hurley estate on was erring by "putting all of our eggs in 1. Signage at each entry point alerting Cllr Twomey said the cliff footpath from the Holy Family Church side, were the basket of personal responsibility". He users that there are no bins on the Ballycronneen to Ballybrannigan was "treacherous". A similar situation per- wanted ample staff to enforce regulation route and that any rubbish must be "crumbling into the sea", the erosion in tained outside an elderly person's home as "without a threat of penalties, there taken back to their cars/homes; 2. recent weeks being "astronomical". The in Ladysbridge and she would forward would be no culture change". He support- Standard Dog Fouling and litter sig- muck that had accrued during recent wet those details to the engineer. Mr Clarke ed the education programmes and advo- nage": weather had exacerbated the dangers, said he would investigate, though it was cated "graphic signage" to highlight the This motion was addressed simultane- she added. unclear what funding would be available effect of dog litter on buggies and wheel- ously with a very similar one tabled by Cllr this year for footpath repairs. Wile some chairs. McCarthy as follows: The car park at Ballycronneen beach works were already earmarked for fund- "That Council mount a campaign for walk- meanwhile was "like something out of ing under certain schemes, the regular Cllr Ahern suggested a 'name and shame' ways/paths in the Midleton area similar to Beirut", she alleged and was difficult to funding from such quarters as the deterrent and also recalled in London that carried out in the towns of Youghal access with "very little passage" across a Department of Transport or the National seeing bins at the end of a road with free and on the issue of dog-fouling. The local stream. The councillor continued Transport Authority was unknown. doggy litter bags easily accessible further campaign to have two strands: a) that she had been trying unsuccessfully along the same road. Signage to be erected in conjunction with for two years to get the environment sec- Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley. primary schools to get children involved in tor to remove an abandoned caravan. Cllr "Could we have an update on fines etc. Cllr Hegarty spoke of seeing CCTV design of same and b) Education, through McCarthy understood the caravan might that have been issued by litter warden footage in a private house, in which a dog the schools as outlined in part (a) but also be parked on private land and suggested on dog fouling in the East Cork walker allowed their pet to defecate near- awareness campaign to be conducted on contacting the landowner in writing. Municipal District, and maybe draw up by before abandoning the. He wondered all forms of media; print; broadcast and a plan to deal with this ongoing issue": if such evidence could assist a litter war- social media": Mr O'Callaghan noted that the county Cllr Linehan-Foley's motion sparked den "in any shape or form". Mr. council had made a "significant invest- another discussion on dog fouling, with O'Callaghan responded that CCTV use Cllr Twomey began that bins were need- ment" in Ballybrannigan a few years ago further calls for more signage and plans would have to comply with data protection ed on the pontoon walkway, along with in regard to coastal protection and the to counteract the scourge. However the requirements and he was "not too sure signage in the meantime denoting their beach slipway. He said an inspection of councillor felt that signage and bins were that you could use it". absence. She described the recently the area had found no deterioration, not proving effective. She found some opened but very popular route as though warning signs had been damaged people were "just disgusting" in "walking Cllr Linehan-Foley remained unmoved "absolutely decimated with litter and dog and would be replaced. He said engi- away from dog poo" that in some that more bins would be relatively ineffec- fouling" about which numerous con- neers from the coastal management sec- instances was of a e size more associat- tive and furthermore would cast towns in stituents had contacted her. She found tion along with a third level institution ed with horses! a poor light in he eyes of tourists. She the situation "very disheartening". were conducting a county wide coastal proposed bringing the task force sugges- erosion review and he expected the area The councillor said the Youghal area was tion to the plenary council, as an amend- Cllr McCarthy echoed her sentiments and in question would be included. now "a minefield" of dog litter. While peo- ment to her own motion and this was felt even a bin by the start of the loop ple were seeking more bins, many dog agreed. An awareness campaign is to be would greatly beneficial. She suggested Regarding the car park, Mr O'Cllaghan owners were already ignoring the bins launched also. an "awareness campaign" be instigated, said the council had invested in several already in place. She cited the Lighthouse particularly to get children involved such car park improvements, Ballybrannigan Hill, with a bin at either end as a prime Cllr. Linehan-Foley, received on 25th as had proved successful in Youghal and included. They would review it but fund- example, with a considerable quantity of January 2021. Cobh. "It hits home when people see ing could be a problem. As for the cara- dog poo in between proving her argu- "Asking that we invite someone from those pictures s drawn by kids", she sur- van, there was nothing to add and the dis- ment. With dog litter bags freely available the national broadband to come in to mised. cussion ended without any further sug- in the town hall foyer, there was "no give us a rundown on the rollout plans gestions. excuse", she continued, while accusing in the area": Cllr Hegarty wondered if CCTV footage perpetrators of having total disregard for The councillor said good broadband - in could be used to pursue offenders. Cllr. Twomey. wheelchair users and those with buggies. some cases any broadband!- was more Notwithstanding there is no public CCTV "Resurfacing works and drainage important than ever with people working, in Youghal and the cameras are "not works severely needed for the Ms Mulcahy revealed that 57 litter fines studying homeschooling etc., at home active" in Midleton, he learnt that data Whitegate to Guileen Road. Can this had been issued in the east Cork district nowadays. Cllr Hegarty said the council's protection restrictions made it a difficult be considered for the 2021 pro- in 2020. They related to "illegal signage own broadband officer should also be task. "We cannot record, it can only be gramme, at least on a phased basis": and fly tipping", but none were issued for present. viewed", explained Ms Mulcahy. It would The councillor described "nasty craters" dog fouling, she said. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021

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Cllr. Hegarty. late April prior to an unveiling in May. The Cllr Quaide's belief that a cohort of people the issue on that basis. "Road repairs on road from councillor emphasised that "thousands of would use bins when provided but would Dungourney Village to Clonmult Village euros worth of historical analysis, mapping not necessarily carry litter home when they Cllr. Ahern, received on 26th January adjacent to Dungourney GAA pitch": and video-work", carried out voluntarily, are not. She maintained there were no 2021. Mr Murray assured the councillor that the had been invested in the project. bins along a 500 metres stretch of Update on the road at Caher, Tallow, Co. repairs were due to be conducted that very Midleton town centre and she wanted the Cork (Leading to P51 DR77 for identifi- week. Cllr Quaide also informed that Edmund balance redressed. cation purposes) following damage on Carey, who had been was Chairman of the road as a result of heavy lorries Cllr. Hegarty. Midleton UDC at the time had had his Cllr Twomey complained that Midleton had from Coillte Property with the removal "Road repairs on road from Ballymaloe property damaged by the British army in only about half the number of bins that of trees: Cross to Ballyrussell, Sleveen and over the reprisals. This was "essentially an Youghal had, with bins being removed and to Loughane Cross": attack on the local Council" and added sig- not replaced. A bin near the Midleton Park Cllr Hegarty said it was "absolutely crazy" Mr Murray told a delighted Cllr Hegarty nificance to the memorial. hotel was a specific example, with the that the council cold not pursue Coillte for that those repairs were in line to be done result that people were throwing rubbish a bond or such in regard to road damage in the coming week or so also. He elabo- Cllr McCarthy escribed the ambush as an into the bushes around the hotel. Cllr causes when the organisation applied for a rated that the edges would be done while "extremely significant" historical event of Twomey repeated a previous request for a licence to fell trees. Mr Clarke said the more extensive repairs depended on the which many townspeople were unaware. bin that had been removed from between road had been inspected and it was listed price supplied by a private contractor. The memorial would help to restore that the train station and the town centre to be for drainage maintenance and repairs per- "connectivity" between the public and his- reintroduced. haps under a community involvement Cllr. Hegarty. torical events. She also urged councillors scheme, with Coillte possibly being asked "That we initiate the process re-naming to make contact with the county council's Cllr Ahern complained that a 7 km walk in to contribute significantly. the footbridge to Ballyannan Woodland commemoration committee through her- a loop around Midelton might reveal only Park, Midleton": self or others, whenever funding was "three bins in total" which was nowadays 5.1.15 Cllr. Ahern, received on 26th Cllr Hegarty said when he began his needed for future such occasions. inadequate. Cllr Quaide said any modern January, 2021. career as a councillor 36 years ago, Cllr town should have sufficient bins in the That the Council strictly enforce fines Noel Collins was persistently raising the Amidst unanimous support for the request, manner that toilet facilities contributed to and prosecution for illegal dumping/fly issue of re-naming the footbridge. He did- Mr O'Callaghan said it would be more making an urban centre "more liveable". tipping in all areas as it has increased n't enjoy much c success with the matter appropriate if the money came from town The benefits outweighed the liabilities, he drastically. If it is also possible to as he had continued doing so for decades development rather than the amenity fund, argued, albeit with sufficient staff to main- embark on a marketing/advertising since. Cllr Collins was currently "recuper- as no formal application would then be tain them. Cllr Hegarty agreed. campaign to highlight illegal dumping": ating", he said and it would be a worthy required. This was agreed and the money acknowledgement of his endeavours to therefore secured. Ms Mulcahy explained that bins were The final (for this month) reference to have the structure re-named after him with recently removed from the town centre waste disposal brought agreement from a plaque, including a naming ceremony Cllr. McCarthy. "specifically to allow for social distancing" Mr O'Callaghan as to its merits. He sug- when appropriate. The proposal was "That the issue of road safety on the and it would be reviewed post-pandemic. gested the choices of writing to the coun- unanimously and enthusiastically support- Garryvoe Road at Monacreagh be Cllr Twomey countered that a bin was cil's environment department for a ed. addressed following the recent acci- removed from Mill Road two years ago, response, raising it at the council's dents there and in advance of a poten- prior to Covid-19, while the one by the Southern committee meeting or, indeed, Cllr. Quaide. tially more serious one occurring at Park Hotel was in a wide space that didn't tabling it at a full council sitting. Cllr Ahern "That the Town Development Fund / that spot in the future": necessitate removal for social distancing. opted for the writing Suthern committee Amenity Fund would provide the addi- Cllr McCarthy said there had been an acci- options. tional €2,500 required to make up the dent at Monacreagh recently in which a car Cllr McCarthy returned that a bin removed cost of an information panel commem- had overturned and entered the water. It at the bottom of the town was understand- Cllr. Ahern, received on 26th January orating the 1920 Midleton ambush on had not been the first accident there either, able but the bus stop had now been 2021. the Main St., a key event in the War of she reminded, adding that drainage and a moved somewhat and there was now "That this Municipal District Council Independence. This proposal was dis- poor road surface were amongst the prob- "ample room" beside the bus shelter for a call on the Minister for Housing, Local cussed at our March 2020 meeting and lems, with a barrier required. bin without hindering pedestrians. As mat- Government and Heritage to publish our January 2021 meeting. In December ters stood, a 700 metre distance from the revised wind energy development the Midleton & Ballinacurra Historical Cllr Hegarty said the accident had top of St. Mary's Road to half the main guidelines as soon as possible due to Society was awarded a grant for 50% of occurred in freezing conditions with the street had not a bin in sight, she said. the current guidelines being severely the cost by Cork Co. Council's Heritage stretch of road from Mullins's Cross to outdated". Office. This information panel - which Ladysbridge being "absolutely lethal". The Mr O'Callaghan said Midleton had 22 litter Cllr Ahern was unhappy that locals in the would be vandal proof and age resist- lady driver had had a "very lucky escape" bins and the number was not at variance Killeagh area were having to rely on guide- ant - would be a significant marker of and he believed the route should be gritted with that of comparable county towns. It lines that were 14 years old when making Midleton's heritage and would enhance in such circumstances. even had more bins than three of them submissions to a proposed wind farm the tourism potential of the town.": though it was difficult to make relevant development/planning. She said former Cllr Quaide recalled that last month Mr Mr Clarke observed that the road was not comparisons anyway, he added. The exec- environment minister Peter Burke had said O'Callaghan had suggested he bring the prioritised on the council's winter mainte- utive said the street cleaning budget for in December 2019 that there was a 10 proposal to February's meeting for a deci- nance programme and so "not pre-treat- Midleton alone was a "very significant" week consultation period. That period sion on whether to provide the funding ed". He said the danger from an icy sur- €284,000 for 2021, with bins emptied and ceased in February 202 and still no guide- from the Town Development Fund or the face was compounded by an open drain. streets cleaned seven days a week. "More lines had been delivered, with the wind Amenity Fund for the information panel. He had referred it to the road safety officer bins would cost more money", he stated. farm still seeking permission. Briefly recapping the proposal's back- and meantime the council would check on There had been abuse of litter bins, he ground, he explained that the December the feasibility of installing a crash barrier. continued, not least during the initial lock Meantime, she said, in refusing planning 1920 Ambush by members of a local He would further raise the matter of its cur- down last year when council staff had to for an wind farm at Ardglass Midleton in Flying Column on an RIC and Black & Tan rent low standing on the winter mainte- empty bins despite the restrictions due to 2017, Bord Pleanála had cited a 'negative patrol led to the first official British military nance programme. the proliferation of domestic waste in them. impact on the visual and residential ameni- reprisal of the conflict and ultimately the Such transgressions were still widespread ties of the area, set an undesirable prece- better-known events ace at Clonmult. Cllr. McCarthy. across the county. dent for other such developments and be "That some of the general litter bins visible from a designated scenic route. The "high quality" information panel for that have been removed in the town Cllr Quaide responded that the cost of liv- Cllr Ahern was concerned that the Killeagh which the Midleton & Ballinacurra centre be reinstated to accommodate ing in very littered public spaces had a cost wind farm was still live without the guide- Historical Society had already received pedestrians in the town especially with too, including that that of well-being. Cllr lines being updated and she wanted the 50% grant aid from Cork Co. Council's the increase in pedestrian and cycle McCarthy said it was easier to remove rub- municipal district authority to request the Heritage Office, would tell the story of the ways planned for the area": bish that was in side bins than outside Environment minister to update the guide- event. If the Society attained the €2,500 to them. She then suggested that maybe lines in view of the perceived impact on the complete the funding, the artwork would Returning to bins matters, the councillor Midleton's bins were simply not located to area. This was approved. be completed by mid-February and the felt this was "a separate issue" to the ear- best advantage. In what was a break- sign made and transported from France by lier dog-litter drive discussion. She echoed through of sorts, it It was agreed to revisit email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OFFICER'S REPORT FEBRUARY 2021 By Christy Parker development of a future vision for the dis- Project ACT (Activating County Towns), 2017 Key Village - cussed former Courthouse. The funding 2020 - MIDLETON: Community Car Park Municipal district officer Helen Mulcahy cir- also provides for the acquisition of a for- i) Funding of €700.00 was provided for the 2018 Key Village Whitegate/Aghada culated the municipal district officer's mer soup kitchen property which has now installation of two wheelchair accessible - Enhancements to village green area. report prior to February's online East Cork been completed. picnic benches, one in Baby's Walk Park Funding set aside for works to be under- Municipal District (MD meeting, with two and one in Midleton Lodge Park, with the taken post Irish Water works. amendments to be also considered . The The Stage 1 report on the redevelopment work completed. 2019 Key Village Killeagh - officer said the Town and Village Renewal of the former courthouse building, incorpo- ii) Funding of €35,528.00 was approved Community Car Park Scheme 2021 was now open to "all vil- rating the adjoining discussed shed, has for the installation of eight sets of seating 2020 Key Village Castlemartyre - lages and not just key villages". Secondly, been finalised prior to detailed design and and planters at various locations and in amenity walkway from village to in relation to the Community Grants, coun- planning. The main concept for the refur- two public parks. Works are 50% com- Castlemartyr Resort Hotel/forestry area. cillors had been circulated with all the nec- bished building is a permanent exhibition plete, with the project to be completed essary information and the closing date for of a unique collection of household items once Level 5 restrictions are lifted. The villages in the Municipal District are applications is Friday February 19th. of historical and social importance span- Iii) A grant of €36,000 was approved under , Dungourney, Ladysbridge, ning the century 1850 to 1950 (This was the Town & Village Renewal Scheme, Ballymacoda, Shanagarry/Garryvoe, General Municipal Allocation 2021 previously Pat Lynch's museum in Fox's 2020 for the creation of three entrances Saleen, and Churchtown (Community Fund grants): Lane), which has been acquired by the and the installation of a pedestrian bridge South. Relevant points of the report included: county council. Commencement on the to connect three town centre public parks Community Fund applications will close at design and planning of the public realm and to increase accessibility and perme- Any Other Business (AOB): 4 p.m. on Friday February 19th. This element of the project has commenced. ability of these attractive public open allows for allocations to be agreed at space amenities. The works are complete. Youghal locations: March's MD meeting. Applications are Town & Village Renewal Scheme, 2020: In lieu of an email received by all council- accepted on ww.yourcouncil.ie. While pref- Glenbower Wood: Pontoon walkway, Midleton: lors from constituent Mike Brooks, Cllr erence is for applications to be made An application for funding to facilitate the The upgrade works on the pontoon walk- Linehan-Foley sought updates from the online, in exceptional circumstances a replacement of the footbridges in way included widening the bridge located district officer on matters pertaining to hard copy application form can be request- Glenbower Wood, Killeagh, has seen the along the path, with the pathway re- Youghal's Slob Bank, Barry's Lane, the ed from Cork County Council assistant Department allocating €36,000. opened in December. resurfaced but still closed Green's Quay staff officer Sophie Ryan. Procurement works will commence as riverside and a proposed commemoration soon as Covid-19 construction restrictions The bridge fabrication is on-going and plaque for the Golf Links Road. Midleton to Youghal Greenway: are lifted. once complete will be galvanized and it is A contract has been awarded for a land- envisaged to be ready for installation in the Ms Mulcahy responded that the first wear- scape architect-led team to prepare land- Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2020 coming weeks. The structure to be ing course had been laid in shipping area scape master and interpretive plans to Accelerated Measures in Response to installed is quite substantial and will on Green's Quay but adversely cold guide the project's implementation and to Covid-19: require the temporary closure of the path weather after Christmas had prevented develop proposals aimed at enhancing the This new strand of the scheme focusses for a few days. The contractor is currently further work until the near future. She was unique character and heritage of the line. on delivering immediate interventions that working to ensure the programme for unsure what to impart in regard to Barry's Cork County Council is currently progress- can be delivered in the short-term to assist works minimises the closure time needed Lane as four new pubic lights had been ing the design and procurement for the towns and villages in adapting to Covid-19. and once this has been agreed, advance installed there and were fully operational. project's early construction stages, which It targets towns and villages with a popula- notice of the closure and duration will be The Christmas lights were to remain there will be dependent on Covid Level 5 restric- tion of under 10,000. relayed. until the lifting of Level 5 restrictions tions being lifted/altered. enabled non-construction staff to remove Old Bridewell Gaol, Youghal: Phase II Youghal Boardwalk: them. Midleton Town Centre Improved Access The council received a €38,000 grant for a The significant progress on the boardwalk & Enhancement Project, Phase 2: joint Cork County Council, Youghal Tidy from Claycastle to Redbarn has ceased in The council was currently working on a Work is ongoing to finalise the design and Towns and Tesco Youghal proposal to accordance with the Level 5 requirements, plan for the Slob Bank walk and hoped to tender documentation for this complex develop a community garden at the loca- within approximately six weeks work to access funding this year under the project. Cork County Council spent recent tion on Mill Road. Youghal. The project complete the project., The scheme will Outdoor Recreation Scheme. That would months reviewing draft tender documents comprise a gated community garden, recommence when the Level 5 restrictions entail interpretation panels, perhaps a and making recommendations to its including an urban orchard, raised beds, are lifted/amended. viewing area for wildlife and new foot- appointed consultants. These were in seating and courtyard. Detailed design has paths, including a trail stretching to the regard to necessary changes to draft doc- been completed and tender invitations Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure landfill site at the nether end. uments, to mitigate against the risk of addi- issued with work to commence as soon as Scheme: tional construction costs, contractor claims construction work restrictions are lifted. The municipal district submitted two appli- Eirgrid in touch: and delays that could be attributed to Cork cations for funding namely: Cllr Ahern said following a previous motion County Council during the construction Castlemartyr: i) Pathway to Whitebay beach, Roches and meeting, requesting a meeting with phase. A €25,000 grant has been approved to part Point. This application was successful and Eirgrid officials. The company had fund the development of a linear walkway €20,000 was awarded. "reached out" to her to have an online It is imperative that tender documentation from Castlemartyr village along the ii) People's Path, Whitegate/Rostellan; an meeting with the councillors. All accepted is as comprehensive and complete as pos- Ladysbridge road to the entrance to application for works costing €223,000 has the invitation and they will probably reach sible to enable contractors to submit fixed Castlemartyr Resort. This will be undertak- been submitted, with the outcome yet to be out to each other prior in the hour to tenders prices and remove uncertainty. en as part of the Village Enhancement announced. March's meeting. The intention is to advertise the construc- Scheme for 2020. A detailed design is cur- tion contract in Q2 2021. Subject to the rently being drawn up. Village Enhancement Scheme 2021: Midleton cycleway: completion of a successful tender process, This is a council funded scheme aimed at Cllr Quaide asked if the planner's report on construction should commence in Q3 2021 Accelerated Measure - Large Towns: key villages in the municipal district. The the Midleton cycleway a public document? with completion in Q1 2023. Midleton: value of the works cannot exceed €68,500. He was told it would become such after it A €36,000 grant was approved for the The information circulated included: had been adopted by the full council. Front Strand Public Convenience & installation of a pedestrian bridge in the Lifeguard Facility: Baby's Walk Park and the creation of three Construction tenders are currently being access points connecting three public East Cork News & Advertiser assessed. Subject to a successful tender parks (Roxboro, Baby's Walk and Midleton review a contractor will be appointed when Lodge) thus improving permeability and the current Covid-19 restrictions are lift- interconnectivity of these amenities. This ed/amended. was originally an initiative proposed under Upcoming Publication Dates Project ACT (Activating County Towns), Youghal RRDF Application 2020, suggested by the Project ACT Town Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th (Courthouse) - and Public Realm: Team for Midleton. Works are 100% com- The relates to town centre regeneration plete. through public realm renewal and the email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 MARK DALTON VIRTUAL 5K RUN/ WALK Pobailscoil na Trionoide in Conjunction with Shamrock GAA April 1st - 5th missed in our championship outing able alterations are necessary in the #wearitformark against Tipperary." Dalton home. We, his School Pals have set up this Virtual 5K Run/ Walk to assist BUY NOW The main goal of this Virtual 5K Run/ Mark on his journey. Walk is to bring Mark back to a suitably modified home. We want to contribute to Thank you for your support the overall fundraising goal as consider- #wearitformark Cobh Tidy Towns WE NEED TO BREAK THIS PATTERN!! It's our 3rd lockdown with restrictions Road and Cuskinny. How can we in movement and it's yet another change this ?? Saturday with our volunteers out all Not only are our volunteers out but around town and yet again picking we thank area heroes also cleaning in copious amounts of litter in the same their areas including Maria & Peter, areas we pick every Saturday ! Nina & Kevin, Judy, Dee, Matt, Colm, 19 bags of litter picked from areas Eimear and Kate. Tom and Mark Dalton including Cobh Golf Club to Great work also being done by resi- Carrigaloe, Ballynoe Hill, Newtown, dents at the East End of town clear- On Thursday, December 3rd 2020, Mark Mark is a fifth-year student at Pobalscoil Lake Road, Park Road, Burma Steps, ing the briars and old buried rubbish Dalton, his twin brother Tom, and three na Tríonóide in Youghal and member of Top of the Hill, Ballyleary, East Hill, at Cottrells Row. Looking forward to friends were involved in a serious car Shamrocks GAA club in West Waterford. Harbour Row, Harbour View, Bishops seeing this area develop. accident. Mark received exceptional care Waterford minor manager from the first responders, paramedics, Darragh Duggan said: "Mark is and was, staff at Cork University Hospital and the along with his twin brother Tom, a very Spinal Unit of the Mater Hospital. Despite important member of this year's county their efforts, he has been left with major minor hurling panel. 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On behalf of myself, Anne Moran and my family, I thank each and every one of you for all your prayers, masses, calls, goods wishes and gifts, may God bless you all as he And speaking of Spring - here are some great shots from YARA member, Tommy did Dympna and myself on that awful night of August 12th. Crowley. Dympna woke me and we ran down the stairs. It was a miracle to be able to walk away from the black smoke and explosions behind us and cross the road to my friend Rita Reelin' In the Years Dennehy's house, we thank her.

To all the Priests and Nuns of the Parish, The Gardaí, Firemen, response unit, Dr Barry, Dr Motherway, we are very lucky to have them all in our community, thank you. To all my dear Friends who helped me since, God bless you all. I wish you all a very happy, safe and peaceful 2021.

Keep safe and help each other God bless Anne Moran Main Street, Midleton Post Covid walking Group Tom and Marie Hurst enjoying the longer evenings as we say goodbye to cold and wet January and look forward to the brighter days ahead. Plans are at an early stage to establish a will take place on Sundays with easy low post covid walking group based in the level Saturday noon walks are also Tom Hurst whose father Reuben built the Regal Cinema in 1936. Tom worked for region and plans to include hillwalkers planned.email imokillyramblers@hot- many years himself in the cinema from 1948. The Hurst family opened their first and walkers from the City. East Cork and mail.com for details cinema in Youghal in 1914 and were in the cinema business for 94 years. West Waterford.Mountain and hillwalkers East Cork News & Advertiser - Upcoming Publication Dates Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 Lockdown Learning Farewell Adam Buckley RIP at Midleton CBS Primary An appreciation At the end of a very traumatic ist of well during my AS with lots of schools during lockdown, table quizzes, games, karaoke! Múinteoir February, the feast of St Brigid, I was regular visits to it's been a challenge coming up with Andrea's 1st Class had a 'Teddy Bears' totally uplifted by the huge show of sup- Bun Scoil engaging ideas to keep everyone Picnic, Múinteoir Anthony has com- port and genuine grief for Adam Buckley, , for involved and motivated. Here is Midleton menced online chess games. Teachers by seeing so many young people and not sport mainly. CBS we've been conducting daily Zoom are picking 'Student of the Week' for so young who lined up at the side of the Adam would be at meeting with each class, and Zoom prizes delivered to their doorstep. driveways, at Ballynoe, Cobh as his one end the sports assemblies of Friday. There have been remains were brought from his home on hall playing table his way to Ovens for his funeral mass. It tennis with Philip. I The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly Bad, and The Cuddly'. It could be a pet was so wonderful to see after walking the would be at the Another idea was to celebrate our won- selfie, or a cuddly toy one. entire estate a Garda escort accompany- other end running derful and forever patient pets. Here each All the photos were super, and it was their ing his remains. This escort continued all training and teacher asked their class to submit a teachers' difficult job to pick three win- the way to Ovens with more Gardai on coaching high jump. I did not realize that photo under the category, 'The Good, The ners. duty at the tunnel. There was a Covid he was so accomplished at table tennis, checkpoint at Ovens as we turned off for being in top 3 in Ireland, making many the church. All the Covid observances trips abroad to represent his country. His were in place at the church. With a siz- dad said in his tribute at mass he thor- able crowd socially gathered outside and oughly enjoyed those trips, his final trip it was nice to see his former teacher at was one no one and especially Adam Bun Scoil Rushbrooke Mr McCarty, show- himself, expected so soon, in his young ing his sympathy for one of his favourite life of 16 Summers. pupils. I must thank the Parish Priest Fr Liam Hickey and the Sacrisrtan for their Adam was stricken down with illness in huge help. September an illness he bore with utmost The mass was a celebration of Adam's patience and dignity. I could not make life and while there was huge grief, for sense of it no matter how I tried and that his parents Mark and Jacqui sister thought was uppermost on my mind as Becky little Zac step mum Aoife, his we passed the huge gathering of young grandmother Nora, aunts his best friend, people gathered on the sidewalks, numb his cousin Jack, all showed great bravely with sorrow. in the face of heart felt sorrow. He was devoted to his family and in par- John Daly accompanied by Dominic Finn ticular to his grandfather Derry a native of provided the music and singing. A special Ovens, he passed away at the beginning word of thanks to James Cahill and his of Covid in March. Adam has gone to join team as well as to the staff at the crema- him in the heavens, rest gently young torium. I am indebted to James for brining man, keep everyone up there on their me, it was a huge help not to have to toes and teach them a thing or two about drive and be able to concentrate on pro- table tennis. Derry will have them well viding a fitting and meaningful liturgy, for tutored in hurling. a special young man, whom I knew very Fr Liam Kelleher Anthony Thurbly RIP Cork County Fire Service are deeply sad- dened by the loss of Station Officer Anthony Thurlby, Cobh Fire Station who passed away on the 4th February 2021 after a short illness. Anthony was an outstanding Station Officer and an absolute gentleman and was greatly respected by all his col- leagues throughout the Fire Service. He will be sorely missed by all of us who had the privilege of working with him and by the community in Cobh and the East Cork area that he served with pride for 30 years. Our deepest sympathies to his wife Fiona, his mother Joan, his sisters Carol could not unfortunately have the normal and Sharon and his nephew Jack and ceremonial funeral to give Anthony the wider family. send-off he so richly deserves. Due to social distancing restrictions we Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 Love is in the Air! ADD A LITTLE SPARKLE! NO matter what route you go with make the day memorable. your jewelry selection, we have some Don’t put the jewelry in food to pres- final parting do’s and don’ts to make ent it. Not only is it messy, it’s a sure your Valentine gift is just right. potential choking hazard. If you want Keep these things in mind as you to present the jewelry with a meal, shop: leave it in its box so it is impossible to miss, and place it near her plate or Do choose something unique so she under a dome that she can lift to is proud to show off her new jewelry reveal the jewelry. It’s much safer for – and, of course, gush about how everyone involved. great you are. Do enjoy the process, even if it seems Don’t choose something so outra- overwhelming. This is your chance to geous that she won’t wear it. make your Valentine’s eyes light up Do pick a piece of jewelry that has with your good taste. meaning, whether it serves as a sym- bol of your love or compliments her Don’t stress out over the jewelry style perfectly. decision. Most likely, your sweetie Don’t assume bigger is better, will appreciate the thought you put whether you’re talking about the size into the jewelry and wear it with of the jewelry or the size of the price pride, knowing you chose it just for Giving (and getting) the tag attached to it. In fact, sometimes her. large pieces of jewelry look out of perfect gift proportion because of the size. A giant stone in a ring on the hand of a Valentine's Day is nearly here again, Especially good for married couples, petite woman can look like she’s a and if you're looking for gifts for this custom print allows you to put child playing dress-up, for example. your significant other, it's a good the lyrics of any song (*coughs* like Do pair the jewelry with another time to get in early. Now trust us: your first dance) in a beautiful design Valentine’s Day gift, or choose a cre- You don't want to wait until Feb. 13, circling a starry sky ative way to present the jewelry to since it's definitely easy to tell when a gift is from a last-minute CVS run. Plus, if you start planning your gifts now, you can even swing a present for (and hear us out on this one) both of you.

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St. Valentines Day - Legend and Fact

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, duced greeting cards. Cosmedin, Rome. Other relics are known as Valentine's Day,or the and the latter date in honor of found in the Basilica of Santa Feast of Saint Valentine, is Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop Historical facts Prassede,also in Rome, as well as observed on February 14 each of Interamna (modern Terni). Shrine of St. Valentine in at Whitefriar Street Carmelite year. It is celebrated in many coun- Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in , Ireland. tries around the world, although it The day was first associated with Church remains a working day in most of romantic love in the circle of in Dublin, Ireland Valentine of Terni became bishop them. Geoffrey Chaucer in the High of Interamna (modern Terni) about Middle Ages, when the tradition of Numerous early Christian martyrs AD 197 and is said to have been St. Valentine's Day began as a litur- courtly love flourished. were named Valentine.The martyred during the persecution gical celebration of one or more under Emperor Aurelian. early Christian saints named Valentinus. He is also buried on the Via Flaminia, but in a different loca- The most popular martyrology tion than Valentine of Rome. His associated with Saint Valentine relics are at the Basilica of Saint was that he was imprisoned for Valentine in Terni (Basilica di San performing weddings for soldiers Valentino). who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who The Catholic Encyclopedia also were persecuted under the Roman speaks of a third saint named Empire; during his imprisonment, Valentine who was mentioned in he is said to have healed the daugh- early martyrologies under date of ter of his jailer Asterius. February 14. He was martyred in Africa with a number of compan- Legend states that before his exe- By the 15th century, it had evolved Valentines honored on February 14 ions, but nothing more is known cution he wrote "from your into an occasion in which lovers are Valentine of Rome (Valentinus about him. Saint Valentine's head Valentine" as a farewell to her. expressed their love for each other presb. m. Romae) and Valentine of was preserved in the abbey of New Today, Saint Valentine's Day is an by presenting flowers, offering Terni (Valentinus ep. Minster, Winchester and venerat- official feast day in the Anglican confectionery, and sending greet- Interamnensis m. Romae). ed. Communion, as well as in the ing cards (known as "valentines"). Lutheran Church. Valentine's Day symbols that are Valentine of Rome was a priest in February 14 is celebrated as St used today include the heart- Rome who was martyred about AD Valentine's Day in various The Eastern Orthodox Church also shaped outline, doves, and the fig- 269 and was buried on the Via Christian denominations; it has, for celebrates Saint Valentine's Day, ure of the winged Cupid. Since the Flaminia. The flower crowned example, the rank of 'commemora- albeit on July 6th and July 30th, 19th century, handwritten valen- skull of St Valentine is exhibited in tion' in the calendar of saints in the the former date in honor of the tines have given way to mass-pro- the Basilica of Santa Maria in Anglican Communion. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 PROGRESS REPORT ON MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACTIVE TRAVEL MEASURES By Christy Parker meeting as below. The engineer added that in regard to the L-9425 measures, "some Senior executive engineer for roads Dave Clarke circulated a progress report on the lat- of those works have been deemed as non-essential under Covid-19 Levl 5 restrictions est East Cork Municipal District -Active Travel measures to February's online monthly and will commence after Level 5 is lifted/amended. (See attached report) email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 MACRA MEMORIES FROM SHANAGARRY By John Walshe served. Music was supplied by Bill Peddar and his band from Castlemartyr For many years the Shanagarry branch of while the local talent included Jim the Macra na Feirme organisation was Kennefick on the fiddle and recitations one of the most successful and progres- from James O'Sullivan. sive in the country. Back in 1983, a sub- committee of the group got together to Drama competitions also saw a measure compile a history of Shanagarry which of success for the club with a second resulted in a 120-page publication cover- place in the 1960 Regional Final and first ing all aspects of the village and sur- in the Kilmallock Open with the one-act rounding areas. play 'Spring' by T.C. Murray. The cast included James O'Sullivan, Andy Crotty, Under the leadership of Fr. Bertie Troy, Thomas Hennessy, Philly Egan, Mary the small group met weekly but it soon Walsh and Ann O'Sullivan. Another pro- became clear that due to the scarcity of duction was the one-act comedy 'The written sources it would not be possible to Workhouse Ward' by Lady Gregory which write a comprehensive history of the dis- featured leading roles by James trict so it was decided that separate arti- O'Sullivan, Mossy Fitzgerald and Nuala cles would be written on those topics for Kearney. Shanagarry Macra na Feirme Dinner Dance, Park View Hotel, Youghal, Jan. 18th 1962. Back Row L. to R.: Ivan Allen, Mary Walsh, Andy Crotty, James which sources were readily available. O'Sullivan, Ella Shanahan, Wendy Allen.; Middle Row L. to R.: Mrs. Madge Egan, Probably the most popular Macra na Nuala Kearney, Mary Higgins, Rev. Fr. O'Flynn, C.C., Mary Shanahan, Mrs. In this article, we'll take a look back at the Feirme events of that era were the sum- Myrtle Allen, Mrs. Eily Crotty; Front Row L. to R.: Thomas Hennessy, Patrick origins of Shanagarry Macra na Feirme mer Field Days. Shanagarry held its first Walsh, Richard Fitzgerald, Michael Shanahan, Thomas Hennessy. which was compiled by Richard one on the lands of John Roberts at Fitzgerald. Richard - who resides at Ballygeany and further Field Days took Shanagarry Cross - had a major input into place on the farms of Ivan Allen, Michael the history book with another article O'Brien and Michael McGrath. At one of depicting life in his local village all of a these a competition was held to pick the century before. Along with the accom- best individual in different age-groups in panying photos, the following gives a stock-judging and poultry-judging, the flavour of what the early days were like prize for the winners being a trip to the for the fledging Shanagarry Macra na prestigious Dublin Show. Tommy Feirme organisation. Whelehan, Thomas Hennessy, Patrick Walsh, Mary-Phil O'Brien, Mary Higgins The year 1944/45 saw a national devel- and Ann Kiely were the winners. They opment in rural organisation with the set- certainly celebrated in style by hiring a ting up of a Young Farmers' Club by Dr. self-drive car from Abernethy's and Juan Green. At one of the meetings of the spending three very enjoyable days and Cow Testing Association which was nights in the capital at the Spring Show. active in the area, local farmer Ivan Allen spoke of the big impression the Young Excursions were another popular sum- Young Wives Club, 1962 Farmers' Organisation had on him when mer activity with trips taking place to such From Left: Mrs. Peggy Walsh, Mrs. E. Kearney, Mrs. Maureen Walsh, Mrs. Mary he visited its headquarters in Athy so it places as Killarney and Connemara, O'Brien, Mrs. Bridie Beausang, Mrs. Philly Kenneally, Mrs. Kate Bellamy, Mrs. was decided to form a branch in along with a cruise on the Shannon. It Peg Whelehan, Miss Mary Ellen Maguire, Miss Mary Garde, Mrs. Eddie Shanagarry. wasn't all fun, however, as educational O'Keeffe, Mrs. Mary O'Sullivan, Mrs. Matt Fitzgerald, Miss Mary McGrath, Miss tours were also held to the likes of Mairead McGrath, Mrs. Nancy Barry, Miss Noreen McGrath, Miss Eily Garde, A meeting took place in the old school on Johnstown Castle, Moorepark, Mallow Mrs. Paul Pomphrett, Miss Nuala Kearney, Mrs. Maureen Daly, Miss Mary October 31st, 1946, and so Shanagarry Sugar Factory and Waterford Glass. As Higgins, Miss May Walsh, Miss Joan Stack, Mrs. Lehane, Miss Doreen Walsh, became just the second club in Cork the 'swinging sixties' approached, chang- Mrs. Mary Crotty, Mary Shanahan, Mrs. Bridie Daly, Miss May Stack, Miss County to be affiliated to the Young ing times saw an end to many of these Natasha Allen and friend. Included in back: Mrs. Lizzie Hennessy, Mrs. May Coughlan, Ann Coughlan, Marie Coughlan, Mrs. Mary Ellen Walsh. Farmers' Organisation. The first commit- activities and as was the case with many tee was as follows: President, Ivan Allen; clubs, a valley period developed for Chairman, David Crotty; Secretary, Shanagarry. Another factor which weak- James O'Sullivan; Treasurer, Philly Egan. ened Macra was the setting up of the The original aim of the organisation was National Farmers' Association which took to promote education, co-operation, and some of the older members away from a love of the land among the young farm- the organisation. ers of the area. The Shanagarry club experienced a The first Cork County Executive of Macra revival in the early 1970s, some high- na Feirme - which the Young Farmers' lights including a first and second in suc- Organisation had by then come to be cessive years in the Efficiency known - was formed in 1951. Competition at the Cork Summer Show. Representing Shanagarry at that original This was mainly through the efforts of meeting were David Crotty, James Michael Kearney, Peter Manning, Dick O'Sullivan and Tommy Whelehan and this Fitzgerald, Tommy Walsh, Elma led to the formation of the local branch. Fitzgerald, Noreen Pomphrett and the Macra na Feirme Excursion to Killarney 1957 One of the first female members was two Michael McGraths. Front Row L. to R.: Misses. Frances Meaney, Mary Cullinane, Mary Hennessy, Myrtle Allen who would later become Madge Hennessy, Marg. E. O'Keeffe, Nonie Grogan, Joan Walsh, Mrs. Marg. National Vice-President of Macra. From the cash prizes for these successes Garde, Mrs. Lehane, Madge Woolins; Middle Row L to R.: Messrs. Maurice Maguire, Eugene McGrath, Thomas Higgins, Thomas Beausang, John Joe Lane, they bought stock which was then given Thomas Hennessy, Willie Beausang, Tommy O'Brien; Back Row L. to R.: Messrs. The winter programme for the young club out to individual farmers and which left a Michael Fitzgerald, John Stack, Willie Maguire, Tommy Whelehan, Patrick at the time consisted of lectures, film handsome profit for the club, some of Beausang, Johnny O'Keeffe, Liam Crotty, Tom Dunne, Dan Fayne (bus driver). shows, inter-club question time and which was also used for the benefit of the debating. A new item added to the winter local community. programme towards the middle of the * In our next issue we'll recall when a East Cork News & Advertiser 1950s was the Christmas Dinner & Shanagarry man was celebrated, in song Dance. The first one took place at the and story, after winning the All-Ireland Upcoming Publication Dates Canteen at Imokilly Orchids where a beet thinning competition on home soil. magnificent four-course meal was Feb 11th, Feb 25th, March 11th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 OUTPOURING OF Planning approval received KINDNESS SEES MARK for Midleton Men's Shed DALTON APPEAL FUND adjacent to Community Centre DOUBLE ITS TARGET off Bailick Road. "The ultimate measure of a man is not agreed to make a site available adjacent By Christy Parker tion, the guy who seamlessly gains the where he stands in moments of comfort to the community centre. This was a respect of his colleagues and whom you and convenience, but where he stands at huge step forward for the group and rein- The Go Fund Me appeal to help meet know is a team player. That fellow who times of challenge and adversity" - Martin forced the determination of the committee the rehabilitation needs of Glendine never sets out to be the focal point of con- Luther King Jr. to bring the project to fruition. The com- student Mark Dalton has doubled its versation yet is very popular with every- mittee and the group are hugely thankful intended target of €150,000, just has body. The person you know that will It could be said that there is never a good to the board and management of four days after being launched. always be there for you if you are in a cor- time to take on the challenge of building a MyPlace for their generosity and foresight As of noon Thursday February 4th, ner but doesn't want to be overpowering. new home, however Midleton Men's in making this happen. the sum raised stood at €298, 874. To the community of Pobalscoil na Shed have taken on this very challenge, Tríonóide, Mark Dalton is that fine, and in the middle of a pandemic. The next step on the journey was to Donations have ranged from single to decent, respected and well-likes young secure planning permission. Once again, four-figure sums, all sharing the common man". Midleton Men's Shed has been around in the committee worked tirelessly with sup- currency of kindness and goodwill. Some various formats since 2013. The group pliers and Myplace to pull together the contributors had themselves raised funds Funding for the future was rejuvenated in 2018 and having been drawings and plans necessary for the to add to their own donations. Peter Queally praised the response of the limited to meeting for a couple of hours application process. GAA community towards the fundraising once a week in the Edmond Rice Centre Mark was involved in a single car acci- efforts. "There were times I would have in the town, the group had been search- In mid-December then just as the country dent on the R633 Bog Road, a narrow been critical of the GAA", he reflected, ing for and working on having a place to was preparing for another bout of Level 5 approach route towards Redbarn/Pilmore "but at times like this they really rally call their own. In early 2019 the group restrictions, they were thrilled to receive on the night of December 3rd last. His round". were lucky - and very grateful Fr. Bill and the news that the planning application twin brother Tom was also in the car, Fr. Patrick - to be given the use of a run- had been approved. To have made so along with three friends. Mark suffered He found it "uplifting" to see the donations down stables in Carrigtwohill as a tempo- much progress in this relatively short peri- major spinal injuries in the accident and from so many individuals and clubs rary home. The group undertook the od is extraordinary, and Chairman Ger will require considerable rehabilitation across the county and the country. Some refurbishment of the stables into a Cogan paid tribute to the committee who over a prolonged period. were Minor grade managers whose sides kitchen/canteen and a workshop where working with MyPlace had made it hap- had competed against teams for which they worked on community and personal pen. Keen and talented hurlers with Mark and Tom had featured. Some were projects. They still have the use of the Shamrocks GAA Club, Mark and Tom had keen to organise their own fundraising use of the premises however since the Of course, while this has been monumen- been due to represent Waterford against events. first lockdown in March 2020 they have tal progress the committee are under no Tipperary in the Munster Minor Hurling only been able to make very limited use allusions that their job is done. They are Championship later in December. The Go Fund Me page was set up by of it and during Level 5 lockdowns they now in fundraising mode and are very Instead, Mark, a fifth year student at friends of Mark, amongst whom Peter have reluctantly stayed away. thankful to East Cork Oil and to Irish Youghal's Pobalscoil na Tríonóide was Queally was numbered. He explained Throughout all this time, it has been the Distillers Midleton for their very generous receiving treatment at both Dublin's Mater that the initial target was estimated to hope and belief of the group that they support of this project and for helping Hospital's Spinal Unit and presently at cover basic modifications to the Dalton would have a permanent home in them on the road to achieving their per- Cork University Hospital. home for when Mark returns. These are Midleton, and in the background, the manent home in Midleton. They are also understood to include front door and hall- committee worked slowly and steadily working with SECAD and Cork County His rehabilitation is now continuing at the way alterations, an open-plan accessible towards this goal. Council to secure funding that will allow National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun kitchen and living space and an accessi- them to take the final steps on a journey Laoghaire, where he is expected to ble bedroom and bathroom. With the onset of Covid19, the committee that started eight years ago. Gerard spend several months. know very well that this would make Cogan said that they firmly believe that The money raised will now also help to things more challenging, and while the the end line is now in view, and pandem- Praised personality cover additional, vital requirements such shed was forced to close for the safety of ic or otherwise, they won't stop until they Speaking recently on WLR's Déise Today as transport, a rehabilitation gym, occu- the members, regular zoom calls were ini- get there. show with Damien Tiernan, former pational therapy, possibly treatment tiated to keep the chats and the banter Waterford hurler and Youghal-based abroad and so on, over the coming alive. The committee also used zoom to Contact: Sean Hennessy, Secretary, Community Garda Peter Queally months and years. progress the plans to move permanently Midleton Men's Shed described the twins as "fantastic lads - to Midleton, and their determination and email: quiet, unassuming and polite". As Peter explained, a committee has hard work was rewarded in July 2020 with [email protected] Peter spoke of Mark having been in isola- been established at Pobalscoil na the news that MyPLace Midleton had Phone: 086-8525803 tion at CUH and unable to receive visits Tríonóide towards continuing the from family, but nonetheless projecting "a fundraising drive -no easy task within very positive outlook". Covid-19 restrictions.

The garda proceeded that Mark's hospital Walk for Mark room cleaner, having "contributed hand- Amongst early ideas being mooted was a somely" to the Go Fund Me page, had 5 km run/walk + T-shirt in early commented on having had "the pleasure April/Easter, along with blue & white tee- of meeting Mark at CUH". She praised as shirt sales, etc. That plan was launched "a gem of a young man" to whom she online on February 5th, details of which would call for a chat each day. She can be found on www.trionoide.ie and described it as "an honour and a pleas- elsewhere in this issue. ure" to get to know him and considered him "a credit to his mother and father". "I've been contacted by caterers and She wished him "all the best in Dublin". builders and other people in Youghal who Mark's school principal, Séamas Ó just want to do something to help" the This picture gives an indication of the style of shed Ceallacháin has also expressed his high Garda added. the group are planning to build regard for the student on the Go Fund Me page. Donations to the Mark Dalton fund can be "There's one or two in every school and made on East Cork News & Advertiser community; ye know the kind of young https://www.gofundme.com/f/mq8pu- Upcoming Publication Dates man I am talking about", he states. mark-dalton-recovery-fund. "Without ever trying to command atten- Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 The Battle of Clonmult

By Tom O'Neill orders to vacate the farmhouse that abandoned their positions and were in the captured and only one had escaped. The evening. farmhouse. The patrol approached the battle site was vacated and the troops On Sunday 20th February 1921, during farmhouse from the south and was cover- and prisoners were taken to Victoria Around noon that day, the British military ing the only door, there was no back door. Barracks. The twelve bodies were left at the Irish War of Independence, the in Victoria Barracks, Cork, received infor- Those inside were trapped. The soldiers the battle site overnight. The army cap- flying column of the 4th Battalion, First mation that members of a column had opened fire and killed two IRA men, tured 13 rifles and carbines, 2 shot-guns, been seen near Clonmult on the previous Michael Desmond and John Joe Joyce, Cork Brigade, was wiped out after 12 revolvers, 198 rounds of ammunition, evening. A twenty-seven man mobile who were filling water bottles at a well. a Mills bomb and 6 bayonets at Clonmult. being surprised in their base camp at patrol under the command of Lt DF Hook The second patrol under Lt Hook arrived Clonmult by a British Army patrol. was dispatched to investigate. soon afterwards. The bodies were removed by the Army the following morning and taken to The column's last engagement against The patrol arrived at Rathorgan Cross Just as the first patrol arrived Jack Victoria Barracks. They were returned to Crown forces prior to Clonmult, was on Roads, near where the column was locat- O'Connell managed to escape from the their families on Wednesday night and 29th of December 1920, when the column ed and was broken into three groups. farmhouse. Shortly afterwards four men were buried in their home towns on Cobh, ambushed an RIC/Black and Tan foot One group secured the vehicles, the followed him, three of them, Dick Hegarty, Midleton and Ballymacoda. patrol on the Main Street of Midleton, an remainder divided into two foot patrols. Michael Hallahan and James Ahern were RIC constable from Youghal was killed The two patrols carried out a search of a killed. The fourth man, Diarmuid O'Leary During March 1921, seven of the eight and two Black and Tans died later of their cottage belonging to the Carey family ran back into the house under a hail of prisoners were tried by Military Court in wounds. where they believed the column was bullets. The British Army did not have Victoria Barracks and all were found based, however they found it empty. The adequate numbers to capture the house, guilty. Three were sentenced to death. On the 6th of January 1921 the column informer had mistakenly concluded that so Lt Hook sent two soldiers to Midleton The remainder had proven that they were moved into an unoccupied farmhouse this was where the column was located. for reinforcements. not members of the column and were near the village of Clonmult eight kilome- Lt Hook decided to search a second sentenced to Penal Servitude for Life. tres north-east of Midleton. The column house approximately one kilometre east, Twenty-four Auxiliary Police with an RIC Patrick O'Sullivan and Maurice Moore remained there until the day of the battle. the correct location. officer arrived at Clonmult and brought were executed in the Military Detention During the week prior to the battle, the petrol and grenades with them. Lt Barracks in Cork on the 28th of April. IRA Brigade commander tasked Comdt At about the same time Dick Hegarty and Hammond, a British Army officer, used Diarmuid O'Leary had his death sentence Diarmuid O'Hurley, the column com- four young cyclists, John Harty, Edmond the petrol to set fire to the thatch roof of commuted to Penal Servitude for Life. mander, with attacking a train carrying Terry, William Garde and Robert Walsh, the farmhouse. Those inside had the On the 28th of May, the column com- military personnel at Cobh Junction on arrived at the farmhouse just prior to the choice of surrendering or being burned to mander was killed by members of an RIC the 22nd of February. commencement of the attack. This death. The British officer in command bicycle patrol north of Midleton. brought the total of IRA men to seven- guaranteed them their safety if they sur- On the morning of the battle, the 20th teen, in addition to the four cyclists. rendered. In June the eighth prisoner, Patrick February 1921, the column commander, Higgins, was tried and convicted and he his second in command Capt Joe Ahern The two British Army foot patrols set off Shortly afterwards twelve IRA men sur- too was sentenced to death. His appeal and Capt Paddy Whelan, departed from again and the ten man patrol under Lt AR rendered and were directed to stand in was taken to a higher level, this was suc- the farmhouse to carry out a reconnais- Koe reached the farmhouse unchal- front of a cow shed. Without warning the cessful and he was released shortly after sance of Cobh Junction. Capt Jack lenged, because the two IRA sentries Auxiliaries opened fire and seven of the the Truce on the 11th July 1921. O'Connell was left in command with detailed to provide advance warning had IRA men, Christopher O'Sullivan, Donal The battle of Clonmult was the IRA's Dennehy, James Glavin, Joseph greatest loss of life ever in a single Morrissey, Jeremiah Ahern, Liam Ahern engagement against Crown Forces. and David Desmond were shot dead. The There were no Crown Forces killed at intervention of a British Army officer pre- Clonmult. vented the Auxiliaries from killing the remainder. Diarmuid O'Leary, Patrick Under the present circumstances the bat- O'Sullivan and Maurice Moore were tle site at Clonmult is closed. A virtual delayed leaving the house and the delay commemoration will be broadcast online saved their lives. on the Clonmult Ambush website and Facebook page on the weekend of the The battle was now over, twelve mem- centenary. bers of the column were dead, eight were

The fourteen members of the 4th Battalion Flying Column who lost their lives as a result of the Battle of Clonmult:- Front, left to right, Donal Dennehy, Liam Ahern, David Desmond and Maurice Moore*. Middle, James Glavin, John Joe Joyce, James Ahern and Michael Desmond, brother of David. Rear, Richard Hegarty, Jeremiah Ahern, Christopher O'Sullivan, Joseph Morrissey, Michael Hallahan and Patrick O'Sullivan*. *Captured at Clonmult and later exe- cuted. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - The Greening of the White House Poor Micheál Martin! The Taoiseach is back to the laying of the foundation stone still trying to decide if he will or will not go of the very building itself! to Washington DC to present the bowl of shamrock to President Biden! And he's When the US finally adopted its constitu- damned if he goes and equally damned if tion in late 1788 (it came into force in he doesn't. Whatever about the 1789) the very first article required that Taoiseach, we, gentle reader, are going to the federal government establish a capital take a trip to Washington in this issue as in a district not exceeding ten miles a follow on from our previous article. square. George Washington recommend- ed a site on the Potomac River incorpo- This 'tradition' of presenting the shamrock rating the ports of Georgetown in is a 20th century phenomenon. Originally, Maryland and Alexandria in Virginia. The the Irish ambassador in DC had present- site was surveyed as a diamond with the ed a box of shamrock to members of the points on the north, south, east and west. US cabinet, to senators and members of To ensure that states would gladly give up Congress. But in 1952, Ambassador John territory for the Congress agreed that it Hearne presented President Harry S would pay off the War of Independence Truman with a box of shamrock. The fol- debts of those states. Maryland gave up lowing year, President Dwight D most of the territory for the District of Eisenhower was presented with a Columbia (Columbia is the female per- Waterford Glass bowl filled with sham- sonification of America) and so got the design for the new residence was inter- finish although President Madison moved rock. It is not known if the fact that better bargain. The District of Columbia esting because it was based on the plan into it in 1800. When the British burned it Eisenhower's chauffeur and secretary in came into being in 1790. and part of the elevation of Leinster in 1814, Hoban was recalled to restore Britain when he was Supreme Allied House in Dublin. It should be noted that the building with Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Commander, the Ballydehob-born Kay The new city had to be laid out and the as a student at the Dublin Society completing the job in 1817. Hoban Summersby (born Kathleen Helen Frenchman Pierre Charles L'Enfant drew Schools, Hoban had picked up a prize for returned in 1824 to build the South McCarthy-Morrogh, was a factor in the up a very grand plan based on the gar- draughtsmanship - the Duke of Leinster's Portico for President James Monroe - the more elaborate presentation, or maybe it dens at Versailles and on baroque princi- medal! semi-circular projection that is a famous was a shrewd marketing ploy by the ples. L'Enfant was dismissed in 1791 but image when viewed from the Mall. Then Waterford Glass company, only then get- one of his assistants continued his work Washington laid the foundation stone of in 1829-30 Hoban added the North ting off the ground. Ike wrote a thank you and the plan of Washington DC is today Hoban's planned residence and the build- Portico (the main entrance) for President note to President Seán T O'Kelly, despite attributed to L'Enfant including the spec- ing was constructed by Scottish masons Andrew Jackson. the fact that the ambassador had not tacular National Mall stretching a mile and slaves. The stone that was used by been authorised by the government to from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol. the builders came from a government Hoban lived and worked as a leading citi- make the presentation! In 1956, One of President Washington's first quarry but there wasn't enough of it so zen in Washington DC until his death in Taoiseach John A Costello did the hon- duties was to appoint a site and architect Hoban had to revise his plan in 1793 and 1831, designing the original Georgetown ours himself on a visit to the US, and in for the President's House as it was then remove the top floor reducing the house University and several other buildings, as 1959 President O'Kelly made the presen- called. His choice of architect was a to just the two floors. Had he access to well as serving as a city councilman. He tation during an extended visit and 'most young Catholic immigrant from Kilkenny, more stone, the present White House is buried in Washington DC. enjoyable dinner' with Eisenhower. James Hoban. would resemble Leinster House even more closely. As it was, the plan of the The White House was only formally given During the 1960s the presentation of James Hoban was born in a thatched cot- house was certainly replicated in that name by President Theodore shamrock reverted to a diplomatic event tage at Cuffesgrange near Callan in Washington. Bizarrely, the roof of the Roosevelt in 1901. The phrase 'White with the ambassador doing the honours. County Kilkenny in 1755. His father, building was later amended by Harry House' had been used before 1812 In 1980, President Reagan called in to the Edward, was a tenant farmer and labour- Truman to accommodate the president's because the porous stone used in build- ambassador's residence to receive the er on the Mount Desert estate of Lord family and household staff - that missing ing it had to be coated in a lime render to shamrock. The following year, Taoiseach Desert (Cuffe family). James mother, top floor was sorely missed in the 20th keep out the rain and that was covered Garrett Fitzgerald was invited to the Martha bore at least three other children - century. with a whitewash. The name had nothing White House to do the honours and Joseph, Philip and Ann. Although a to do with the British burning the place in Charlie Haughey followed suit. However, Catholic, James was educated, probably Hoban's White House took a long time to 1814! it wasn't until the 1990s that the then in an estate school and became a carpen- ambassador, Dermot Gallagher (who died ter and wheelwright. He soon gained the in 2017) advised that the annual St patronage of the Cuffes to study at the Clonmult Ambush Centenary Patrick's Day slot was so unique and Dublin Society Schools (now the RDS) valuable that the Taoiseach or the where he excelled under the head of the Commemoration President should really do the honours school, the architect Thomas Ivory. and the ambassador conveyed his view By 1785, James Hoban had emigrated to Due to the current government Covid-19 Despite the postponed commemoration to Taoiseach Albert Reynolds who quickly the newly independent United States, set- restrictions the planned Centenary we still want to mark the centenary of the realized the value of the ambassador's tling South Carolina, where he was joined Commemoration for the Clonmult battle to honour those who fought and advice and began the 'tradition' of having by his brothers Philip and Joseph. Hoban Ambush Anniversary has been post- subsequently died a result of Clonmult. the Taoiseach present the shamrock and soon picked up an important commission poned. We will have an online video to We are requesting all those in the local a substantial policy discussion with the - the Charleston County Courthouse, and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of area and wider community to fly the US President. The process was vitally he later designed the South Carolina the Battle of Clonmult, which will be avail- Tricolour on Saturday the 20th and important during the Clinton era when State House (since rebuilt and heavily able to view on our YouTube Channel - Sunday the 21st of February as a mark of moves were afoot to work out the altered after the Civil War). A staunch Clonmult Ambush Site or via our respect. Northern Ireland Peace Agreement. Catholic, he also designed St Mary's, the Facebook page Clonmult Ambush Site. Since then it has become an annual event first Catholic church in the city and would which other countries rightly envy. design a churches in the new capital.

But the 'greening of the White House' He was recommended to George East Cork News & Advertiser goes back a long way - well before John Washington for the President's House by Fitzgerald Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Bill important figures in South Carolina, but Upcoming Publication Dates Clinton and Barack Obama (I almost the design was to be open to competition, wrote O'Bama there!). In fact it goes right and Hoban won it in 1792. Hoban's Feb 25th, March 11th, March 25th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 "Jerry finished ninth that day and while And in an emotional Off the Ball tribute, my performance overshadowed his Ciara Mageean, European 1500m JERRY KIERNAN, R.I.P. result, if you were a real athletics fan bronze-medallist, spoke fondly of her for- you'd appreciate how fantastic his per- mer coach, mentor and friend and By John Walshe formance was. recalled he reminiscing about a special day in East Cork almost four decades The unexpected death recently of "He'd have an opinion on everything and ago: "Our conversations rarely spanned Jerry Kiernan, runner, coach and tele- wasn't afraid to share it, and that's what around athletics but when ever he did vision pundit, at the age of 67 sent endeared him to us all. He had the right speak about athletics it was something shock waves throughout the athletics approach to the sport: he trained hard, he passionate; he'd ask us if we'd heard community and further afield, espe- knew how to relax but he certainly was about the Ballycotton '10', it wasn't as if cially coming just three months after always a very dedicated athlete. He'll be we hadn't heard it a hundred times but, the sudden death of fellow Olympian sorely missed by all of us who were lucky you know what, I loved hearing it every Pat Hooper. enough to know him." time." Both had a close affinity with the Cork running scene, especially in Ballycotton from 800m to the marathon, Kiernan was where each had etched his own special the seventh Irishman to break four min- imprint on the 10-mile event. Pat Hooper, utes for the mile with his 3:59.12 at who had already run in the European Crystal Palace in 1976. Taking to roads in championships, won the 1979 race in a the early 1980s, he blazed a trail of victo- time of 49:12 but yet Jerry Kiernan came ries over the many 10-mile races in Cork along three years later to knock over two at the time such as Belgooly, Bandon, minutes off that with his superb 47:04, Dromina, Crosshaven and Mallow. truly a world class time. After winning the Dublin City Marathon in 1982 (he would win it for a second time 10 years later) Kiernan triumphed again over the distance in a time of 2:13:20 at the second edition of the Cork City Marathon on a cold and wet Easter Monday in 1983.

A year later, on a much warmer day, Cork staged the BLE National Marathon and Olympic trial in conjunction with its annu- al event. On a day of high drama, Kiernan crossed the line first, his 2:14:30 giving him just nine seconds to spare over Dick Hooper but was then denied the national title due to the sponsors logo on his vest being outside the stipulated limit. Both, however, were selected for the Los Angeles Olympics along with John Treacy. Although Treacy had never run a marathon and despite the oppressive heat, he produced one of the greatest- ever performance by an Irish athlete when taking the silver medal behind Carlos Lopes from Portugal.

Coming up to around 20 miles, television viewers at home had could hardly believe what they were seeing as Kiernan joined his fellow countryman in the leading pack. However, the legs cramps that had trou- bled him in previous marathons returned To show how good that course record and so he had to be satisfied with what was it would take all of 12 years before was still a magnificent ninth position in a Englishman Gary Staines - a European personal best of 2:12:20 in what is widely 5000m silver-medallist with a best of regarded still as the greatest Olympic 13:14.28 - would come along to reduce it marathon in history. by just four seconds. Both times would remain the fastest on the all-time list in Many tributes have been paid to the the 40-year history of the race. Listowel native these past few days including one from Villierstown-man With a remarkably wide range of events Treacy, now Sport Ireland CEO, who said: email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 Youghal GAA News Midleton GAA, Ladies Rebel Bounty Draw Camogie Virtual 5k run which takes place Football and Camogie The recently relaunched draw with an St. Patrick's week! All funds go to sup- increased prize fund of over half a million porting our teams for the 2021 season. Rebels' Bounty Draw to donate to the fundraiser if people want euros with a top jackpot prize of €100,000 €12 for entry and includes a free tshirt. To Purchase a ticket to support the GAA and to contribute but not take part. for our end-of-year draw in December sign up visit www.youghalgaa.ie or any of especially Midleton GAA - Magpies Abú 2021. There will be 30 prizes each month. our social media. If you have any queries/questions or Please see the link below to register for Each club has a quota of tickets to sell need help purchasing a ticket, you can the event. and once they are over there quota 100% Lotto Results contact the following people who will be https://www.popupraces.ie/race/caman- of the cash taken in after that goes direct- 01 Feb 21: Lotto Nos 8, 13, 20, 21 No delighted to assist you. Many thanks for corcaigh-virtual-5k/ ly to the club. By signing up your support- Winner Jackpot €10,000. 4 x €40 cash all your support over the years which has ing cork and youghal GAA Pomphretts, O Forrest, B Lawlor, L Mc enabled Midleton GAA to thrive and Reminder : The first draw will take place on the week- Carthy: €40 shop Voucher For Crowleys remain a forward-thinking and proactive Just a gentle reminder to those who have end of February 27th/28th (January & Garage winner Valerie Corcoran. Sellers club and strive to always be better for all expressed an interest in the Online February Draws). The draw will run from Prize Gene Roche our members and our community. Foundation Course for coaches. This will January to December. It's €100 for the 25 Jan 21: Nos 1, 4, 20, 31 Jackpot Pat O Brien - Coordinator Club Draw take place on Monday next 8th Feb at year €10 a draw and 2 free draws. This €9,750 No Winner: 4 x €40 O Connell Mill Coordinator 086 8118815 7pm. Please email childrensofficermidle- can be paid by direct debit or online, link Road, Aidan Finn, Niamh Fitzgerald, Liam Ryan, Steve Sheehan, Pearse Mc tongaa.com if you would like to partici- in our website www.youghalgaa.ie or can Clara Hennessy: 1 x €40 Shop Voucher J Carthy, , Diarmuid Ó Dálaigh pate in this event and a link will be sent to by paid through club members. Flavin Shop. Winner Sandra Kiely. Sellers Go raibh maith agaibh. Thank you. you. A Safeguarding Refresher course For more information contact Billy Carroll Prize K Coady will be held in a few weeks,details to fol- or Sam Swayne Lotto draw takes place every Monday in Camogie low. Club Aras. Tickets available in local out- Caman Corcaigh Virtual 5km Run We would like to thank Mark O’Sullivan Run away from 2020 with Youghal lets and online www.youghalgaa.ie Cork Camogie in association with who has recorded several skills and Camogie thanks as always for your continued sup- BlackBee and Jigsaw Cork, will hold their exercise videos which we have shared on Last chance to sign up for Youghal port first event of 2021. our social media channels. Although we 'Camán Corcaigh' is a Virtual 5km taking cannot train together at the moment it is place over the last weekend in February, important to keep fit,eat healthily and from the 26th to 28th, with profits from the practise those skills. KILLEAGH GAA NEWS fundraiser going to Cork Camogie and Several of our older groups of girls have Jigsaw Cork. The aim is to re-connect participated on zoom calls with their team By Patrick Mulcahy, Killeagh GAA PRO attention of Membership on the envelope. with our team-mates while we are out of mates and coaches so thank you to all for group training and support our County giving up your time and logging in! It is LOTTO UPDATE: KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: and the fantastic service that Jigsaw pro- important to stay in touch and look out for WHO WANTS THE €4K GIVEAWAY!! Our Annual three-day Killeagh GAA Golf vide. one another during these times. Hopefully The latest Lotto club draw was worth Classic is scheduled from Thursday July Jigsaw Cork is a free, non-judgemental we will all be able to meet up soon again €4,000 and took place on Tuesday 8th to Saturday July 10th at West and confidential mental health support and get back to the playing fields. Keep February 2nd. The numbers drawn on the Waterford Golf Club. If you are interested service for young people aged 12 to 25 an eye out on our pages for updates night were 6, 8, 12 & 30. We had no win- in playing in the three-day extravaganza, living, working or studying in Cork. They about upcoming events. All coaches will ner of this week's draw. The €30 Lucky the good advice is to contact Ray provide guidance and support for young be in touch with their groups in the near Dip winners drawn were Robin & Breda Rochford ASAP to get your optimum people who are going through a difficult future. Buckley and James Doran while the €30 timeslot. or distressing time. They also provide voucher for Tom Kelly Butchers was won If you are interested in joining the Killeagh advice and guidance for anyone who is Juvenile by Nessa Browne & the €30 voucher for GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips concerned about a young person in their Junior Infants Boys Pre-Registration Ahern's Centra, Killeagh was won by away & outings for 2021, give Ray life. The ongoing Govid-19 government Kieran Scully. This week's Jackpot will be Rochford a call on 087-2330054. We are honoured that the event has been restrictions has meant that the most worth €4,200. launched by our esteemed Lord Mayor, important boy's team in the club, the new Our Lotto Tickets are available locally in DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Cllr Joe Kavanagh. In his comments, the Fé6 Junior Infants Boys, haven't been local businesses. Please Support Local 1. Killeagh GAA - Cash Tickets & Online Lord Mayor has asked all clubs to get able to commence their GAA training yet. Businesses! Lotto every Tuesday @ 8:30pm involved, stressing the importance of the We hope that once the restrictions are lift- Or you can enter the draw online, you can 2. Rebels Bounty Draw for January, work and service Jigsaw provide for our ed, this group will join all their teammates buy tickets up to 8:15pm on Tuesday February & March - March 25th @ young people. in Midleton GAA Club on the training evening at https://bit.ly/Killeagh! 7:30pm Please support this event if you can either fields. We also hope that official Club reg- Remember, no queues, no delays, the 3. 2021 Killeagh GAAAnnual Golf Classic as an Individual or why not challenge a istration will take place when restrictions Killeagh GAA Online Lotto is always a @ West Waterford GC - July 8th, 9th & Team mate or family Member. Make it a allow. In the meantime, if any parents of great and easy way to Play!! 10th part of your pre-season training. Junior Infant Boys wish to submit their Remember, Money Spent Local Stays Challenge your nearest rivals to get details including name/ number/ email, Local! involved! they can do so to our Juvenile Secretary The entry fee for the event is €15 per per- Michael Carroll at secretarybng.midle- UPCOMING EVENTS POSTPONED son, each entrant will receive a 'Camán [email protected] or to 086-8362218. As you can imagine, a various number of Corcaigh' T-shirt. There is also an option events have to be postponed or cancelled over the coming weeks. The Annual Killeagh Healthy Clubs 4 Mile Road Race has been cancelled for early March due to current state of the pandemic. We hope to possibly re-organize this later in the year pending on the status of the pan- demic. Also, on an annual basis in February we host our Registration Day. But once again this has gone by the way side and is post- poned until further notice. The club will not seek membership until training recommences. But if you do wish to pay your membership for the 2021 season, you can drop it to Runaí Mary Fitzgibbon in Fitzgibbon's Garage or you can drop it in one of our Lotto Boxes in Londis or Centra and marking your name and email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021

IN MEMORIAM 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 2nd Anniversary 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. Dinah O'Brien J.M. 'Uamhanna' Castleredmond, Midleton Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In loving memory of Dinah whose anniversary occurs on 13th February 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 In our home she is fondly remembered. merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Sweet memories cling to her name. Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. Those who loved her in life sincerely O.O.S. Still love her in death just the same. Novena to St. Claire Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her Husband Paddy and Family. Ask St Clare for three favours, one business, two impossible, and say nine Hail Mary's and the following prayer for nine days with a lighted candle. PRAYER: May the SACRED HEART OF JESUS be praised, 25th Anniversary adored, glorified and loved today and everyday throughout the world forever. Amen. M.C In loving memory of Peter Butler David Stanton welcome

Late of 45 Sweetfields Estate, proposals by EirGrid to Youghal, Co. Cork bypass Castlemartyr and Though your smile is gone forever Killeagh as part of the Celtic And your hands we cannot touch We have so many memories Interconnector Project Of the one we loved so much. David Stanton welcome proposals by assessments on the route were conduct- EirGrid to bypass Castlemartyr and ed and feedback was sought from local Always remembered by Mam, Dad, Brother, Sisters, Killeagh as part of the Celtic stakeholders and following consideration Brothers-in-law, Sister-in-law, Nieces and Nephews. Interconnector Project of these it was decided that both villages should be bypassed. Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation from EirGrid "The proposed bypass of Castlemartyr that it plans to bypass both Castlemartyr and Killeagh will be welcome news for and Killeagh as part of the proposing locals and N25 road users alike as works Nicholas Larkin cabling route of its Celtic Interconnector to lay the cable through the villages R.I.P. Project. would have resulted in considerable dis- ruption to traffic flows along the lines of Upper Strand, Youghal. EirGrid together with French transmis- what was previously experienced during sion system operator Réseau de the community upgrade works. EirGrid Nicholas' wife Patricia, his nephews, nieces and extended family Transport d'Electricité (RTE), is develop- proposes instead to run the interconnec- wish to thank sincerely all who sympathised with them on their ing the Celtic Interconnector Project to tor cable through agricultural land to the recent loss. provide a subsea interconnector link north of Castlemartyr village and to the between the Irish and French electricity south-east of Killeagh village and are cur- A special word of thanks to our friends and neighbours for their grids. The proposed route of the €1 billion rently in discussions with the relevant project will see the interconnector make landowners. kindness during Nicholas' stay in hospital and for their continued landfall at Claycastle Beach in Youghal support and kindness to me. with the cable running along the existing "The company will also maintain contact public road network where necessary with local landowners in close proximity Thanks to all who telephoned, sent Mass cards & sympathy cards until reaching the site for the project's to the projected route to advise of project or left online condolences your thoughts were much appreciated. new convertor station at Ballyadam out- developments and is preparing a plan- To Nicholas' friends in Youghal Comhaltas and the local branch side of Carrigtwohill. ning application for submission to Cork of The St. Vincent de Paul 'thank you' for your friendship and County Council. The project is envisaged Speaking after confirmation of EirGrid's to enter the construction phase in 2022 at loyalty over the years. proposals, David Stanton said: "I am very the earliest and will be pivotal in boosting happy to learn that Eirgrid has proposed Ireland's security of energy supply which As a token of appreciation, Mass will be offered for your the bypassing of Castlemartyr and has become even more important in light intentions. Killeagh in its assessment of the project of Britain's withdrawal from the EU", con- route. I understand that various technical cluded David Stanton. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary of

~ O'CONNOR ~ Paddy (24th) Nell (20th) LATE OF NORTH MAIN STREET, YOUGHAL In loving memory of our parents whose anniversaries occur at this time We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, Breda Dempsey To walk with us throughout our lives, Late of No 1 Woodland Grove, Greencloyne Until we meet again. and formerly of Dermot Hurley Estate, Youghal Lovingly remembered by all the family. Died 18th February 2020

As we lovingly remember Breda on her First Anniversary we, her 22nd Anniversary family, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised In loving memory of and supported us since our mother's death. Tom McDermott Late of 87, Blackwater Heights, Youghal A heartfelt thanks to all Mam's neighbours and friends who shared our loss. Thank you to Dr Matthews and all at the Emmet Who died on February 5th, 1999 Place Surgery, to the staff at Lloyds Pharmacy for all their care of Mam. Just a prayer from the family who

Thanks to Fr. Corkery, musicians and sacristan for the lovely loved you, mass. Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Thank you to Colin Bulman and staff at Egan's Funeral Home and Because we thought the world staff at Walter Raleigh Hotel. of you. Finally we wish to thank all those who travelled long distances to ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY MARY,VALERIE, TERESA, ALISON, be with us, especially Gene's colleagues at C.U.H and C.U.M.H HAZEL, PAMELA, SONS-IN-LAW, GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT who looked after Mam and were there for us always. GRANDDAUGHTER WILLOW

A wonderful mother and grandmother, always loved and never ANNIVERSARY MASS WILL BE STREAMED ON HOLY FAMILY CHURCH forgotten. SERVICES ON MONDAY 15TH FEBRUARY AT 10.00AM

First Anniversary Cherished memories of our sister, 6th Anniversary Breda Dempsey In loving memory of Patrick (Packie) Kelly (nee Roche) 79 Sarsfields Terrace, Youghal who died on the 14th February 2015 Whose first anniversary occurs on Feb 18th 2021 Just a prayer from the family who loved you It broke our hearts to lose you, Just a memory fond and true But you did not go alone, In our hearts you will live forever For part of us went with you, Because we thought the world of you The day God called you home. Always remembered by your wife Marian, sons William, Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her Keith, Michael and Gerard, daughters Frances and Your brothers Neil, Brendan, Gene and Martin; Elizabeth and their extended families sisters Helen and Noreen; sisters-in-law Marie and Ginnette and all her family at home and in Canada. Also remembering at this time the 5th anniversary of Lexi R.I.P MacMahon Kelly. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 28th Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary of

Fond and loving thoughts of Patrick Fitzgerald Ballygibbon, Mogeely, Co Cork whose 28th anniversary occurs on February 19th 2021.

It does not take a special day for us to think of you Each mass we hear Each prayer we say is offered up for you Mary Cotter (Wall) Always remembered by Dad, Mam, Bob & Grainne, Maria & Martin, Michael & Pauline, Noreen & Patsy, Josephine & Brendan, James & Esther, Colette & Stephen, Late of “Tead-Beg”, Carrigatogher, Cloyne. Eoin & Christine, nieces & nephews. Who died on February 7th, 2020.

As we lovingly remember Mary on her First Anniversary, we her 3rd Anniversary family wish to express our deep gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thank you to all who attended the funeral, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy. In loving memory of Our sincere thank you to our friends, family and neighbours who Denis (Dinny John) were so kind and helpful during her illness. A heart felt thank you to the staff of the Mercy Hospital, to Dr. Scannell Derek Power and his team who showed Mary such care and Late of Ballybane, Shanagarry kindness. Thank you to the staff of Care Plus Pharmacy Cloyne. who died on February 4th, 2018 Thank you to Harty’s Bar and Restaurant for welcoming Marys’ family and friends after the funeral. As each day dawns we think of you, To Fr. Pat Lenihan, thank you for the beautiful funeral service and As each night falls we pray for you, for your regular house visits to Mary. Thank you to the parish And throughout our lives, no matter where, choir who sang beautifully. In our hearts you're always there. Thank you to Anthony, Mike, Frank and all the staff of Hyde’s funeral home for their kindness, guidance and professionalism. Always loved and missed by James, Marian, Noel and Families The Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Acknowledgement 8TH ANNIVERSARY Treasured memories today and every day of a dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister & friend Agnes O'Sullivan Knocknacally, Youghal whose anniversary occurs on 21st February Joan Leahy Your life was one of kindly deeds Ballintubber, Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork. A helping hand for others needs Sincere and true in heart and mind The family of the late Joan Leahy would like to thank most Beautiful memories left behind sincerely all those who sympathized with us. To Amberley Nursing Home, Canon Reidy who celebrated the Always loved and rememberd by her husband Joe, funeral mass, Wallis's Funeral Home for their professionalism Justin & Corrina, Josephine & Sean, Janette & Shane, and help. Dermot & Anna and grandchildren. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude. Anniversary Mass on the 8th March 2021 in Holy Family Sacrifice of the mass will be offered for your intensions. Church at 10am email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 11th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement Acknowledgement, First Anniversary and and First Anniversary Birthday Remembrance Of Of Maurice O’Sullivan Broomfield West, Midleton Who passed away on February 15th, 2020

As we lovingly remember Maurice on his first anniversary, his wife Marie, daughters Annmarie and Michelle and son John, would like to thank their family, friends and neighbours who were so kind and supportive to us at this sad time . Thank you to all who attended the rosary and funeral mass, who sent mass cards and flowers. To Dr John Barry for always giving Maurice such great care and showing him great kindness . James (Jimmy) Farrell To the staff of Ballincurrig Care Centre for all of their care and 6 Grattan Street, Youghal compassion. To father Jim Kileen for the lovely funeral mass. To father Eamonn Roche for all of your visits to Maurice and for Who passed away on February 13th, 2020 the lovely rosary that you said for Maurice . and whose Birthday occurs on February 9th To Martin O’Farrell and family, thank you for all of your empathy and kindness shown. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear, that we your The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions. family miss you and wish that you were here On behalf of the Farell family we would like to thank Life is not the same without you Doctor Twomey and his staff, Dr. Derick Power and They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, all the staff at the Mercy Hospital and all the staff at But neither time nor reason, Youghal Health Centre for the care and kindness Will change the way I feel, shown to Jimmy. Thanks also to Colin Bulman and For no-one knows the heartache, That lies behind my smile, Fr. Cremin for the funeral service. No-one knows how many times, I have broken down and cried, The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered I want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt, for your intentions. You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without. Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, sons Noel and Billy, grandchildren Rebecca, Sadly missed by your loving wife Marie, daughters Annmarie Alannah and Leal, daughter-in-law Deirdre and Michelle, son John, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, and brothers-in-law Stephen and Christy grandchildren, brothers, sisters and their families x.

In loving memory of our Mam and Dad, whose 7 year and 1st Anniversary 4 year anniversaries occur around this time. Eileen Long May & Harry 26-05-1932 ~ 28-02-2020 Yellop Late of 10 Gallagher Mews, Youghal To lose someone we loved so much brings pain beyond belief. There are no words to ease our pain, our sadness and our grief. Forget ye both we never will, We feel we lost someone so wonderful and dear. For in our hearts we love ye still, We think about your special ways and wish that you were near. Behind our smiles there is many a tear, But although you have left this world, you'll stay within our For parents and grandparents we lost and loved so dear. hearts guiding like angel even though we are apart. For love is Ye are more than a memory silently kept, everlasting and so are our memories. Ye are part of our lives we will never forget. Time moves on, but memories stay, Cherished and eternally loved by her children, Angela, Ye will always be remembered, especially today. Patrick, Frank and Johnny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Never forgotten by your sons & daughters, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you to the staff in CUH, Egan's funeral home for their care of Eileen and to the team at the Quays for their support and Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, February 13th at friends who reached out during this difficult time. 7.30pm in the Holy Family Church. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday February 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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The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2, departing Cork harbour back in 2008 The Cunard Line Flagship, Queen Elizabeth 2, departing Cork harbour with the QE2 on its farewell voyage of the British Isles after Cherbourg was dropped from the famous seaport town of Cobh in the background on October 2nd 2008. schedule because of northerly gales and the only port in the . On Picture: youghalonline 11th November it sailed from Southampton for the last time on its farewell voyage to Dubai. This 17 day voyage took passengers through the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal On October 1st 2008 (one day ahead of schedule) the QE2 sailed into Cork Harbour for and the Red Sea to Dubai. Here the ship is now being refurbished and will be berthed the last time ever. It berthed at the Cobh Cruise Liner Terminal and stayed overnight on permanently at the Palm Jumeirah from 2010 as a luxury floating hotel, retail, museum Wednesday, sailing at 6 pm on Thursday. Cobh was one of seven ports of call for the and entertainment destination.