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COMMUNITY GARDEN wether or not to expand the community garden Community At last spring is here. The evenings are getting and join the Future Orchard Trust in upper longer and the mornings brighter. It is time to Glanmire. The members went for a look around Games prepare the community garden for the coming a few weeks back so we all knew the layout of season. Although the members have been meet- the orchard. There was a lot of discussion and The community games ing all winter and have been cleaning and tidy- opions expressed by the members and in the the season is about to commence. ing as well as harvesting there is still lots to do. end we voted to buy a share in the orchard. There are over 50 events that We had a meeting recently to plan the years This will now allow us to grow a lot more veg as Glanmire could be involved crops. All the members got to pick their well as fruit not to mention a shre in the apple in, if any parents wish to help, favourite crops so now we have quite a harvest and their open days. Roll on autumn... please contact the community selection of crops to grow. they range from We still meet every Sunday morning at 10.30 centre (Nicole @ 0214821333) potatoes,tomatoes,courghettes, pumpkins, at the Glanmire Community College so if The main event in March will salads etc as well as quinola and cape gooseber- you would like to join us then we would be be swimming and any parents ries. delighted to see you there. with children interested in At the same meeting we had a discusssion as to Happy sowing... competing in any swimming event should contact us imme- diately. In April the art and model making competitions will be on. These will be held in Carrigtwohill national school on a date to be decided. We will be contacting the schools for nominations at U8, U10, U12 and U14 for boys and girls competitions.

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PUBLIC LIGHTING: level on the tion should have been installed in a The vandalism, in the guise of essential side with no more effective fashion. The provision road improvement, to the beautiful lights”. Is the of such an extent of public lighting wide open cobblestone stream at the suggestion of came as a pleasant surprise as there was Back Road rear of Ashbourne was ref- fitting outreach no prior knowledge, unless it was kept erenced in the August 2010 issue of arms worth a secret! It must have surprised the Area News. The stream, which partly exploring? It local politicians also because they flowed into the Lily Pond during the emanates from would have been pleased to broadcast Ashbourne glory days, was where the the pen of a the good news in advance, and perhaps local children paddled in its clear water layperson, but claim credit! The Cork County many years ago. Generations of bear in mind Council Policy Guidelines state that; Thaunies also experienced the calm that the “Well maintained road lighting can and relaxing nature of tranquility as remarkable change our communities and make the they absorbed the characteristic run- positioning of night time environment a safer place to ning stream sound when they leisurely the seven light- be”. The positioning of such lighting walked by. Then the perpetrator Cork ing units ema- alongside a footpath would certainly be County Council, not a local celebrity nated from the a worthwhile and prudent project in star, converted the gem in our midst pen of a profes- this regard. into an ugly man-made concrete road- been laid in preparation for the instal- side drain. As mentioned, road-widen- lation of lighting at a future date. On sional. A total ing purpose was the reason given back Friday October 3rd. 2014 work com- of twenty two then, but the reality as may be menced on the provision of public lighting units observed today is that a rat run was lighting on the stretch of main road were installed created which acts as a link to the from a point opposite the eastern end on the main “Caherlag Highway”, and its lay-out is of Johnstown Park to west of “The road, and a such that it is also convenient for Tree”. However it is mystifying why further two on HGV traffic. The article suggested the seven lighting units between the the roadside that; “perhaps an essential footpath Waterside Apartment Block and The near the infa- westwards from the station would have Station were not positioned at the mous been a more worthwhile project”. Well, footpath side of the road. Did the “Concrete Way the laying of a footpath at the northern genius who planned this operate from By-Pass” near side of that road commenced in late a sixties map back at the office? The Ashbourne. In 2011 and it is notable that when the result is that the light beam gives excel- addition, eight road was constructed in the late fifties lent luminance to the wide grass verge lights on exist- the footpath was on the southern side. at that side of the road, but this is at ing poles adjacent to the church were BLACK-TAILED GODWIT It was at road level and consisted of a the expense of the essential lighting replaced, but a glorious opportunity to The ornamental replica bird which limited thinly distributed quantity of needs of the footpath at the other side. discard the over-head unsightly wires- the Community Association sited at tar, with a layer of green coloured Cork County Council Policy cape was not availed of. One light at the eastern end of the “Old Road” is gravel. A grass verge separated the foot- Guidelines relative to public lighting the entrance to Glounthaune Village admirable and appropriate. One of the path from the road but, due to lack of state that; “lighting should be designed was replaced but the provision of addi- most important high tide roosts on the maintenance, nature encroached over in a manner that both the vehicular tional lighting there was ignored. The south coast of Ireland for the Black- the years as the verge enlarged and carriageway and pedestrian path are village is a dark secluded area and for Tailed Godwit is Harper’s Island, and engulfed the footpath. The 2011 laid sufficiently illuminated”. Relative to example; a light near the pump at the as many as one thousand, eight hun- path is a welcome safety feature and is pedestrian safety the document states western end would be of great benefit. dred of the world’s population of of particular benefit to rail commuters. that; “oncoming vehicles and bicycles Also, the unattractive botched tree on sixty thousand may occasionally be However crossing the road at the sta- must be easily recognised by pedestri- the grounds of the Community there. Their favourite feeding spot is tion is hazardous and this is an issue ans. It has to be possible for pedestri- Centre, south east of the building and which the Tidy Towns adjudicator alongside a lighting unit positioned on the nearby mudflats and as the flood ans to discern the features and inten- tide covers the mud they, as well as referred to in the 2014 report; tions of a person who approaches them the public road, should be removed as “Pedestrian facilities could certainly be it is blocking light to the public road those at other areas of the harbour, at night. The distribution of lighting retreat to their roost at Harper’s Island improved at the train station where must be such that sufficient light falls area. Also, the adjacent tree outside the there is no pedestrian crossing to reach boundary wall should be topped and as they feel safe there. They return to on the faces of these persons”. Well the the mudflats when the tide has ebbed. the footpath on the other side of the positioning of the seven lighting units trimmed. Incidentally the regulation is road”. There is also another problem at in question is at complete variance to that trees should not be planted within Studies have shown that the Black- this location in so far as there is no set the foregoing. Also, aside from the five metres of a public light column. Tailed Godwits here have also been to down area as same was replaced with a pedestrian safety aspect; if the units There are three lighting units at the Portugal, France, Holland, many parts gravel topped mound in an ill-judged were positioned at the obvious location footpath side between the church and of the United Kingdom, and Iceland. and selfish fashion. The set down area on the footpath side, the adjacent pond the approach to Fitzpatrick’s Shop, and They store energy in the form of fat was convenient for parents to drop off would then be presented in a pleasant another three are positioned at the and they use this for their migration their children to the train, and when night-time setting, and would enhance parking area opposite. There is logic to flight to Iceland, where the eighteen the train service was suspended for one the area. The work pertaining to the this. There are nine units from the sta- thousand that winter in Ireland breed reason or another, the essential facility footpath and lighting, or ducting, tion eastwards and these are on the in the wet grassland and marshes. That was utilised by the replacement bus should have been carried out simulta- opposite side to the hard shoulder. is in the March or April period and service. The removal of the set-down neously, but when this was “over- They are positioned where a footpath they return in autumn or early winter. area has led to a safety hazard as vehi- looked” the lighting units could still was previously in place, and in fact it The overall global population is esti- cles are now obliged to stop on the have been erected subsequently at the extended as far as the Elm Tree. It was mated to be declining at such a rate roadway, and passing traffic is com- footpath side. It should have been pos- similar to the one already referred to at that this distinct subspecies qualifies as; pelled to overtake in a dangerous sible to lay ducting at the pond side of the southern side of the roadway west near threatened. Incidentally the age of manner at a perilous location. The the path, and this would have avoided of the station. This path at the eastern the oldest known bird is twenty three footpath is very popular for night-time the necessity of excavating it. The side was also laid during road construc- usage – the “Old Road” is an alterna- tion works in the late fifties but, again years. Glounthaune is one of the most matter should be addressed even at this important areas in Cork Harbour for tive in daylight hours - but the fact late stage. For example; would the fit- due to lack of maintenance, it suffered that public lighting was not installed at the same fate as the other path because Black-Tailed Godwit and indeed for ting of an outreach arm to each of the other wetland birds also, so it is pleas- the time was a “glaring” neglect. Was it seven lighting units in question, at the the grass verge enlarged and engulfed considered? Was it because of the una- this one as well. It must of course be ing that it is recognised and promoted recommended tilt of five degrees, rec- in the form of the recently erected vailability of funds? Was it due to the tify the problem? The Cork County acknowledged that the provision of fact that there was no liaison between Council Policy Guidelines relative to public lighting is an excellent safety emblem. Let’s hope the bird will not the service providers as they may not single side lighting arrangement state feature and our area has benefited as a “fly away”! have wished to share the “spotlight”?! that; “An increase in the angle of an result, but the foregoing, pardon the At the very least, ducting should have outreach arm increases the luminance pun, “highlights” the fact that one sec- SLÁN ANOIS ©

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Erins Own Hurling & Football Club Caherlag, Glounthaune, Cork. Lotto Results: Wednesday 18/02/2015,No winner this week Numbers drawn Senior Hurling Challenge V's Cloyne in Cloughduv on the 16-02-2015 were 6,10,11,12 €30 to Humphrey Collins, Tom Burns & Eamon Nestor, Club Shop: Next weeks Jackpot €8500, The shop will be opened Tickets can be bought from on Saturday 10am to any member or log on to 12pm & Sunday 11am the clubs website www.erin- to 12:30pm, any queries sowngaa.ie for other ways of or questions on stock or playing, Thanks to all those orders just drop an e-mail who support our clubs lotto. to Dara at erinsown- [email protected] or Pat O'Callaghan PRO phone or text Michael on Erins Own H & F Club 086 8699145, Kieran on Tel: 087-6431807 087 7787759 or Dara on Email: [email protected] 089 4464412 Web: www.erinsowngaa.ie

Outstanding CRANIAL OSTEOPATH Genis Bejar Castell - joins Robin Hill Clinic Cobh

We are delighted to welcome Genis Bejar Castell Cranial Osteopath to Robin Hill Clinic in March. Genis practiced in Cork between MERCY CANCER CARE CENTRE GOLF CLASSIC 2003-2004 he has also studied and worked in Paris, Barcelona and It’s that time of year when we once again appeal to your generosity for our has taught Cranial Osteopathy. He has been involved with medical annual Golf Classic in aid of the Mercy Hospital Cancer Appeal Golf Classic trials for patients with cancer and fibromialgia. which will be held at Fota Golf course on the 15th and 16th April. We are most grateful of your support in the past and would appreciate your Parts of his interests have included diet, digestive disorders, and continued support in any way you can. Cancer touches so many people in biodynamics. He is a gifted Cranial Osteopath who's reputation our community and supporting The Mercy Hospital Foundation is a great and expertize is second to none. Genis will be treating a wide range way to help fight this terrible disease. of musculo-skelatal problems and much more. The 2015 Golf Classic is for a very special project. It will raise funds for the Mercy Cancer Care Centre which will involve the renovation of an old period *Back pain *Migraine *Infertility *Fibromialgia building in Shear Street which will provide a private space where patients can *Sleep problems *Depression *Digestive problems & IBS receive the support and information they need to deal with their diagnosis. *Children's conditions *New born babies – Colic For general enquiries contact: Jack French 021-4858400 - M 087 2747057 - E: [email protected] GENIS WILL BE TAKING APPOINTMENTS FROM 23rd MARCH Eimear Keohane, Mercy Hospital Foundation. Office: 021 4274076 Please call 021 4812222 to make your appointment. Website: www.mercyfundraising.ie www.robinhillclinic.com - e:[email protected]

10 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 Glanmire & District Credit Union Schools Quiz The Credit Union Schools Quiz took place in Brooklodge National School on Friday 30th January. A total of 17 teams took part, the largest number ever and well done to all who took part!

The winners on the night at both Under 11 and Under 13 level was Riverstown National School. Both teams now go forward to represent Glanmire & District Credit Union Ltd at the next stage of the quiz and we wish both teams the best of luck!

The Under 13 team is: James Gibson, Michael Murphy, Frank Linehan (Chairman Glanmire & District Credit Union Ltd), Tadeas Gubala and Emmet O’Sullivan

Peter Duggan with his winning table lamp, Mr Tom Pittman (Woodwork teacher) & Pat Walsh (Brooks Branch Manager) The Under 11 team from left to right: Zoe Gibson, Leon Collins Lewsley, Frank Linehan (Chairman Glanmire & District Credit Union Ltd), Ella O’Brian and Aidan Power A GCC STUDENT IS THE OVERALL WINNER IN THE BROOKS SCHOOLS WOODWORK COMPETITION

Brooks Timber and Building supplies Ltd held their Schools Woodwork Competition for Transition Year Students recently. Peter Duggan’s project, a table GLANMIRE AREA NEWS - SHOP LOCAL lamp, impressed the Staff and Managing Director of Brooks Ltd and was chosen as the overall winner. Peter was well rewarded with 250 and the school won AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS 500 worth of materials for the Woodwork Technology Department. Peter always produces a very high standard in his woodwork, and achieves excellent results in www.glanmireareacork.com this Department in Glanmire Community College. Well done Peter and Mr Tom Pittam his Woodwork teacher.

11 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Another great production by: Glanmire Community College THURS 19th & FRI 20th OF MARCH at 8PM

Glanmire Community College new student there. They quickly is renowned for its stage produc- become close friends and acci- tions and this year is no different. dentally audition for the school This year’s musical, “High School musical. After getting a call back, Musical” under producer and direc- drama queen Sharpay Evans and tor Ms Jennifer Tyner and choreog- her sidekick brother Ryan are furi- rapher Ms Michelle Mc Mahon is ous and conspire to squelch their entertaining from beginning to end. chances. Then Chad, Troy's best This musical can pick you up and friend and basketball teammate, and make you "dance". The Transition Taylor, Gabriella's new friend on Year students are busy designing the the decathlon team, try to find out sets and backdrops for the perfor- a way to make Gabriella hate Troy. mances, and rehearsing to ensure They hatch plots to keep Troy and another spectacular performance. Gabriella from sharing the stage in an attempt to restore order to the The storyline, Troy Bolton (captain social cliques. Troy and Gabriella’s of East High School’s basketball defiance of socially accepted norms team, nicknamed the Wildcats) inspires other students to step for- and Gabriella Montez (a shy top ward with their own hidden talents. student) - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest Glanmire Community College has a Mr Ted Owens, CEO of Cork ETB, presents the Martin Langan Medal to Andrew while on holidays on New Year’s long and very proud musical tradi- O' Sullivan for his outstanding Leaving Cerificate results (575 points) with Ms Eve, and discover their mutual love tion. Tickets can be purchased in Gertie Cahill for music. the main office from March 6th, One week later Troy goes back to so with the annual offering eagerly his high school, East High, in New anticipated, book early to avoid dis- Mexico to find that Gabriella is a appointment.

University College Cork & Glanmire Community College.

Mr Martin Hallahan, Principal Officer CETB presents Charlie O' Connor with the Diarmaid O Longaigh Medal for his outstanding Leaving Cert results (580 points) with Ms Gertie Cahill University College Cork held a "Prep for Med" day for Secondary School students who are interested in Medicine, pictured at the event are; Erica Moloney-Sheehan and Amy Dolan of Glanmire Community College. Photo;Donagh Glavin

University College Cork held a "Prep for Med" day for Secondary School students Sarah Mabelson, 3rd year medicine student with Ashling Walsh and Lauryn who are interested in Medicine, pictured at the event are; Ronan O'Donovan and Dunphy of St. Als, Carrigtwohill and Ashya Moore of Colaiste Daibheid, Cork City Shane Collins, of Midleton CBS. Photo;Donagh Glavin . Photo;Donagh Glavin

12 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 Upper Glanmire St. Patricks Day Festival Upper Glanmire “Nets” Pat O Connell as Grand Marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival . It will be another fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Upper Glanmire this year SOLICITORS with "catch of the day" Pat O’Connell “The Worlds Most Famous Fishmonger” as Grand Marshal. We will surpass last years St Patricks Day Festival success with more floats, clubs, groups & associations participating ESTABLISHED LOCALLY IN GLANMIRE IN 1995 with colour and excitement and great craic with traditional entertainment Music and NOW LOCATED AT EASTGATE Dance for all the family afterwards in the New Sports Hall. VILLAGE, LITTLE ISLAND BESIDE THE BANK OF IRELAND The parade will be led by Pat O Connell Grand Marshall followed by “OISIN” our Irish Telephone: 021 4510064 | Wolfhound Mascot, and a host email [email protected] of local groups , clubs, associations, with tractors, fire engines, motorcycles, vintage cars , pirate COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS ships, and later with music, irish dancers Local businesses, groups, clubs & asso- CONVEYANCING - FAMILY LAW including Rhythmic Feet and The Mary ciations are invited to participate (par- REMORTGAGING - PERSONAL INJURIES Mc Carthy School of Irish Dance, bouncy ticipation is”FREE”). Come along and castles and a ‘Bucking Bull’ in the new experience our Family Friendly St Patricks PROBATE - GENERAL LITIGATION Sports Hall, come and see why the Upper Day Festival, Dress up and have fun in Glanmire St Patricks Day Festival is now the Fancy Dress Competition for Best St. legendary. Patrick’s Day costume or sit down and have 1st Consultation is free some “FISH & Chips” a cup of tea or a Evening Appointments available This year will be even better with a spe- drink in the sports hall. cial performance by hometown heroes Ample parking & elevator access Glanmire Macra, the “All Ireland Winners Looking forward to seeing you in Upper of the FBD Capers Completion”. Their Glanmire, Parade starts at 3.00pm. performance of ‘Let it Go’ has gone viral. If you are a local business, group, club or association and would like to participate BELOW: Announcing details of the 2015 Upper Glanmire St Patrick's Day We are very proud of our St Patrick's contact - Ray 086 8664698 Anne 087 Community Festival were, from left to right: Denis Kelly, festival committee; Mia Day Festival and again this year a Free 9765317 Denis 086 8110116 Furlong, Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club; Ray Donohoe and Pauline Hyde, fes- Supervised Park‘n’Ride sponsored by BEANNACHTAÍ LÁ FHÉILE Barrys Coaches will operate from both tival committee; Amanda O'Regan, Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club; Anne Reid, PÁDRAIG festival committee; Noel Fitzgerald, Community Garda for Glanmire; Marguerite White’s Cross and Brian Dillon GAA Find us on Facebook at Upper Glanmire Grounds . Glanmire St. John’s Ambulance O'Callaghan, festival committee; Claire Rockall, Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club; Community Association or on Twitter at Danielle Hegarty, festival committee; Edward Dawson, chairman Upper Glanmire will also be in attendance. There will be an UpperGlanmireComm. opportunity to join up to the “New Upper Community Association, and Gráinne Dwyer and Joe O'Meara, Glanmire Ladies Glanmire Text Alert” system Basketball Club. Kneeling front, left to right: Abby Furlong and Katie Griffin, Glanmire Ladies Basketball Club. Picture: Tom Doherty

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Intermediates Beat Na Piarsaigh on Saturday 7th March at 3pm. Sarsfields. Juvenile Training Update (pic (pic attached - Kieran Kenneally The new management team of attached - Juvenile) and James Burkley after the Na Bryan Murphy, Daniel Molden, U16s beat Eire Óg (pic attached Piarsaigh game) Timmy Leahy and Damien - U16s) Temporary training arrangements O'Regan will hope for a repeat of are in place for the following The Glanmire Intermediate Well done to Peter Palmer's U16 groups last year's win against Midleton at team who played a challenge Footballers had a good win on the same stage. We will hope for Friday 20th February against match against Eire Og recently U10 (Born 2005) Training Saturday’s big performances from Gerard and had a narrow win by a point. 9.30-11 Kiely Park, Buck Learys X Na Piarsaigh in Na Piarsaigh. O'Callaghan, James O'Sullivan Good performances from David It was a game of two halves. Glan- and Cian Daly. mire dominated the first half with U9 (Born 2006) Training Wednesday’s Murphy, Killian Burke, Alan 6-7pm The Pike Barry and Luke Hackett with 1-02 Best of luck Denis (pic attached three goals from Mark Palmer, from play saw Glanmire win on - Denis Kelleher) two from great balls in from U8 (Born 2007) Training Sunday’s 10- a scoreline of 2-09 to 1-09. A big Ciaran Geary. James Murphy 11 Kiely Park, Buck Learys X. Starting improvement from our first two Best of luck to Glanmire's County scored a few lovely points as did March 1st. outings against Milstreet and Bal- Board delegate Denis Kelleher Eoin O’ Sullivan. Glanmire were lydesmond. who has been nominated along ahead 3-07 to 0-02 at half time. U7 (Born 2008) Training Sunday’s 10- with Willie Ring of Cloyne to Glanmire made several changes 11 Kiely Park, Buck Learys X. Starting U21 Championship Semi Final attend the GAA Annual Congress throughout the second half but March 1st. in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Co. Eire Og made a great comeback. The Glanmire U21 Footballers Cavan on behalf of Cork GAA. It ended with a win by a point for U6 (Born 2009) will start at later date play Midleton in the semi final A well deserved trip to Cavan for Glanmire but all players got game in March or early April. of the East Cork Championship. Denis who has given many years time and enjoyed the occasion. The game takes place in Caherlag of service to both Glanmire and Thanks to Eire Og for the game.

Under 16's

Below Denis Kelleher

Kieran Kenneally and James Burkley after the Na Piarsaigh game Juvenile

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COLLEGE CHAMPS: The Coláiste an Phiarsaigh, Glanmire.

COLÁISTE ABÚ: The victori- manager/teacher; Paddy Chárthaigh (0-1), Lucy Ní Che- Damery, Ally Nic Chárthaigh, ous Coláiste an Phiarsaigh, Connery and Gillian Grimes, allaigh, Player of the Match, at- Fiona Nic Chana, Antóinia De Glanmire team who beat coaches; Edel Ní Chéilleachair, tack (1-6); Sorcha Ní Choisteal- Buitléir and Eimear Ní Bhrú- Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, Co. goalie; Meadhbh Damery, Edel ladh, Íde Ní Dheasmhúnaigh, dair. The referee was Patrick Wicklow 4-13 to 3-5 in the Ní Lonargáin, Caroline Ní Julie Nic Ailín, captain (2-0); Murphy. The team will meet O'Neill's All-Ireland Second Chondúin, Ciara Ní Shuil- Lucy Nic Ailín (1-5), Sorcha Loreto Beaufort, Rathfarnham, Level Colleges Senior D semi- leabháin, Meabh Ní Mhaoláin, Ní Bhrúdair, Clár Ní Mhao- Co. Dublin in the All-Ireland final at Carnew Emmets GAA Player of the Match, defence; láin, Síofra Ní Fhionnagáin, final on March 7. Picture: Tom grounds on St Valentine's Day. Máire Pléimeann, Meabh Nic Gráinne Ní Laighin, Jane Nic Doherty . Pictured are Trish Leader, Chárthaigh (0-1), Ruth Nic Ailín, Lauren De Barra, Orla

GOUT A COMMON AND VERY PAINFUL AFFLICTION

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15 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 WHITE'S CROSS GAA NEWS http://whitescross.gaa.ie White’s Cross Under 12’s play in Kelleher, Luke Murphy, Harry silverware after winning the U12 tions. front of thousands Coughlan, Eolan Dill, Danny football, U13 football and hurl- The School Principal, Mr. O’ A huge shout out to our Under Lenihan, Fionnan Quinlan. ing and U15 football leagues with Connell addressed the audience 12 hurlers who had the distinc- White’s Cross in 2014. and sincerely thanked Niamh tion of playing at half-time in the The Brendan Martin Cup at Niamh and Orla were met by a and Orla for taking the time out recent National Hurling League Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Micheál crowed hall of enthusiastic sup- of their busy schedules to visit encounter at Pairc Uí Rinn Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Micheál porters who were all decked out and wished them the very best in between Cork and Kilkenny. It were delighted to welcome Niamh in red and white for the day! their future endeavours. He also was a great experience for our Ní Chaoimh and Orla Finn to Niamh spoke to the pupils and thanked the representatives and young players - thanks very much the school on 17th February 2015 strongly encouraged the pupils members of White’s Cross for to Colm Crowley GDA and Rebel – a visit facilitated by White’s to get involved in sports. Niamh arranging for Niamh and Orla Og for extending this invitation Cross GAA. Niamh and Orla congratulated the school on their and the Brendan Martin Cup to to us. are members of the Cork Ladies excellent performance in the come to the school. He thanked Senior football team who defeated Sciath na Scol football competi- the past pupils for attending on White's Cross played Milford and Dublin in the All Ireland final tions and also congratulated the the day. it proved a great spectacle, receiv- in Croke Park last September. White’s Cross underage teams on ing a warm round of applause This is the Cork ladies ninth their recent successes. Results from February 2nd 2015: from the big crowd upon its year bringing home to Cork The Vice Chairperson of White's No jackpot winner: Numbers conclusion. Brendan was fantastic the Brendan Martin Cup in the Cross GAA Seamus McCarthy drawn 4 / 7 / 11 / 12. in goals. Senan, Sean, Ethan and past ten years. This is a fantastic also addressed the pupils and €50 Lucky Dip Winners: Mary Eolan were teak tough in defence. achievement and White’s Cross thanked the School Principal Mr. Bowen, Liam Clarke and Nathalie Harry and Fionnan put in very GAA congratulates Niamh, Orla O’ Connell and all the staff at Cambridge. solid performances at midfield, and all their team mates. Scoil Náisiúnta Naomh Micheál while Stephen, Daniel, Danny Niamh and Orla were accompa- for their great support over the Results from February 16th 2015: and Luke were all very active in nied by members of White’s Cross years. He congratulated the boys No jackpot winner: Numbers the forwards. Maith sibh a bhua- GAA. This group included past for winning their Sciath Na final drawn 8 / 12 / 27 / 10. chaillí. pupils of the school: Ronan Quain and complimented the girls on €50 Lucky Dip Winners: (U15), Colin Mc Carthy (U15), their great efforts in their final. Upper Glanmire Community Team: Brendan Quain, Senan Peter Twomey (U13) and Gavin He wished the teams the very Association, Martin Bracken and Ryan, Sean Twomey, Stephen Cronin (U13). They returned to best in the upcoming hurling and Jane Bracken. Whooley, Ethan Ryan,Daniel their old school to show off their camogie Sciath Na Scol competi-

Above: Dates for the diary: This year’s White’s Cross GAA Kellogg’s Cúl Camp will take place from Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd. Here’s a sneak preview at a new feature in this year’s kit that is provided for all those taking part – we think this will be popular!

Left: Our Under 12 hurlers had the distinction of playing at half-time in Pairc Uí Rinn for the recent Cork versus Kilkenny National Hurling League encounter – here they are pictured after their clash on the night with Milford. Top: The halla at Upper Glanmire Na- tional School was a sea of red to welcome Orla Finn and Niamh Ní Chaoimh, members of the victorious Cork Ladies Senior Football squad, on a recent visit to the school with the All Ireland Cup.

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Woodland Print Ltd took the top honours in the Irish Print Awards Category: Events & Corporate Stationery Printer of the Year 2014.

Directors Emmet Fennell (left ) Dave McCarthy (right ) WITH AWARD Woodland Print are 16 years in Paddy brings exceptional product business providing design, print and industry knowledge with 20 & signage to a wide section of years of experience, in design customers local and nation- and manufacturing of all ally. Based in Little Island they types of signage and graph- have built a strong team that ics. He has previously worked are friendly and have a can do with Paul Finn Design & attitude. They provide a one Display ( Waterford ), Southern stop shop for nearly everyone in Signs and most recently B2B business. Their creative design Signs. Coupled with his Graphic department are happy to take Design background, he has Babysitter Weeknights your idea and turn them into a proven track record of high M.A.B.S. reality. They provide a full print standards in an industry that CORK MONEY ADVICE & & Weekends service from small digital runs requires absolute attention to BUDGETING SERVICE Mature 17 yr old stu- to larger print runs, full signage detail. Whether you require Cork M.A.B.S. dent, Glanmire & sur- service lettering, vehicle graphics corrie board signs, pitch signs, Unit 12, Penrose Wharf, Penrose and wraps shop fit outs, raised lettering, Quay, Cork. rounding bespoke manufactured signage, Tel: (021) 4552080. Woodland simple graphics or vehicle wraps, A FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Emer Print and please contact Paddy on (021) SERVICE Design are 4976210 or paddy@woodland- 087-1369433 delighted to print.com announce Glenville Flower Club will have the appoint- This is an exciting time for ment Woodland. We already provide our Easter Demonstration of Paddy some signage requirements to our by Carmel O' Driscoll from Gahan, as existing client base. With Paddy's Clonakilty titled "Easter their Signage knowledge and expertise, we are Delight" in Kades Kounty on Operations confident we can extend our new Manager, service & product range, to all 31st March @8.30pm . since the start of February. our customers. All welcome

Noel Carey from Cheltenham Glanmire, Paul Buchanan from Race Day Whitegate and Special Stan Nwaka at O'Mahoneys Pub from London Watergrasshill, Uk pictured at the recent Irish Thursday 12th March Indoor Rowing Championships Tipster & MC Pat in UL Limerick. Sheehan fresh from Noel took home Kildorrey point to the Sliver Medal. point. Finger Food.

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Our Transition Year Girls meet the Minister for Education & Skills Cork Football star visits our School Bank Our Transition Year girls were invited to attend the launch of the I All Ireland football winner, Colm O’Neill, called in recently to visit Wish event in the City Hall in Cork. This event, the first of its kind our school bank. Our students are participating in the AIB Build a in Ireland, promotes the idea of encouraging our girls to pursue Bank challenge. The bank is open to all students every Friday and careers in science. we are delighted to say that the bank has a very healthy member- Our girls listened to speakers, all women, who have went to the ship. Colm presented very top in their professions. Speakers included Dr Pixie McKenna Jack O’Driscoll with whose hit TV series Embarrasing Bodies is now shown in 23 a Cork tracksuit to countries worldwide. Serena Lawless from Google spoke about mark Jack’s recent her career path while Aoife Desmond from Twitter referred to the selection to the Cork interesting jobs available in the area of science. The Minister for under 16 develop- Education, Jan O’Sullivan advised all the students there that..”it ment squad. doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or a woman, what matters is your determination..”

Full attendance Awards Mr Tony O’Connor, Education Welfare Officer, was invited in recently to present Certificates of Full Attendance, to a number of our students. This is a Above: Colm O’Neill & Jack O’Driscoll feat that the students and their families can be very proud of. A number of these students have records of full attendance for five and six years. Well done. Little Island Cross Development 7RZKRPLWPD\FRQFHUQ questions/queries. major concern for locals for many works would be most welcome as years and progress on this project it would improve pedestrian access I received an email from Senior O Sullivan Welcomes Progress has been painfully slow. The plan across the Island and regulate On Development of Little Island entails the signalisation of the WUDIÀFDWSHDNWLPHVLQWKHPRUQ- Engineer Peter O Donoghue a Cross few days ago re the development Island Cross but works must be ing and afternoons. Little Island of one of the busiest junctions in FF Councillor Pádraig O' Sullivan undertaken in 2015 to avail of the has in excess of ten thousand &RUN&RXQW\+HFRQÀUPHGWKDW KDVZHOFRPHGFRQÀUPDWLRQIURP e280,000 grant. For the project workers and is one of the largest funding etc had been approved. As WKH6HQLRU(QJLQHHULQWKH7UDIÀF to proceed Cork County Council employment hubs in the country. a person born and raised in Little and Transportation Section of will now proceed to liaise with It's about time the infrastructure Island it's a massive coup for the Cork County Council that a grant nearby landowners to discuss land in Little Island was improved to community and I was hoping you of e280,000 has been secured to acquistion and works will proceed UHÁHFWWKDW might be interested in covering progress works on one of the busi- pending the successful outcome of these discussions. Councillor Regards, Padraig O'SullivanFianna WKHVWRU\3OHDVHÀQGSUHVVUHOHDVH est junctions in the county. The Fáil Councillor for Cobh L.E.A. below or call me if you have any junction in question has been a O' Sullivan commented that the

18 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 UPPER GLANMIRE ICA GUILD A tribute to by writing our own Cookery Book, which was very successful. Eileen Murphy RIP Eileen was also very involved in organising the Guild Tours to Eileen was a member of our Guild Prague, Barcelona and Edinburgh. for over 25 years. During that time, Many members will hold lovely she served on many committees, memories of Eileen on various and held the posts of Treasurer, occasions over the years, and she Secretary and President. Eileen will be be sadly missed by her was President when the Guild Guild. celebrated it's 50th Anniversary in 2004, and Eileen decided that we At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. should mark that special occasion

March Recipe. Tea Brack Method Margaret Murphy (1) Soak all dried fruit in tea ( min 2 hrs ) This mixture can be easily doubled, (2) line a 2lb loaf tin with double and divided between 2 x2lb loaf cake liners, and heat oven to 160 tins degrees Ingredients (3) Sift flour, salt, cinnamon and 1/4 pint of cold tea sugar in a bowl 9oz mixed dried fruit (4) Rub in butter with fingertips 1 oz crushed walnuts (5) Add walnuts,grated apple and eggs to dried ingredients 1 small/or 1/2 large, grated cook- (6) Now add the soaked fruit and ing apple the remaining tea, mix very well. (The grated apple is the magic (7) You can now add a little extra secret of this recipe!) milk or fruit juice, if you think it is 2 eggs too dry,this is a rather wet mixture 4 oz soft brown sugar (8) Spoon into tin(s) 8oz self-raising flour (9) Cook in the middle of the 1/2 tsp salt oven,for approx 50 min, and when 1 tsp cinnamon cake is golden brown, and firm 2oz butter when a skewer/thin knitting needle comes out clean, cake is done

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20 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 Glanmire Capers Cast Capture Coveted National Title For the first time in the his- Bar, Hazelwood as well as our tory of Glanmire Macra na award-winning capers producer Feirme, our capers cast were Daniel O’ Regan of Kinsale. This awarded the national title of the promises to be a great night and FBD Capers competition in a with entry on the night cost- truly unforgettable night at the ing only €5 to include food and Solstice Arts Theatre in Navan music, be sure to keep the date on February 7th. This is possibly free! We are still seeking cou- the most highly sought-after ples, both macra and non-macra title in Macra na Feirme and alike, eager to participate on the for Glanmire Macra to win the night so if you or anyone you competition is a remarkable feat. can think of may be interested Well done to our dedicated cast be sure to let us know by email- under the stewardship of pro- ing [email protected] ducer Daniel O’ Regan (Kinsale) or contact Sarah (087 781 4462) who put on the performance or Donal (087 683 4403) for fur- Glanmire Club Members Donal Twomey, Heather Twomey, Daniel O' of their lives to beat off stiff ther information. Regan and Sarah O' Connell enjoying our capers victory celebration at competition from Clonakilty Sars Hurling Pavillion (2nd place) Mountmellick (3rd Socially over the last month our place), Banteer, Ballinascarthy club members went to Cork on and Cavan Macra clubs. Macra’s Ice and with no broken bones FBD Capers is a competition to report the night was a clear designed for clubs wishing to success! Our men’s and ladies gain experience in producing soccer teams both reached the and performing a light enter- Seandun semi-finals of the tainment variety show, with competition. We continue to performances ranging from host our weekly sports night singing and dancing to comedy in Upper Glanmire Sports and drama. The Glanmire show, Hall each Tuesday at 9pm and entitled 'Fliuch n' Wet', show- we have also started a weekly cased the huge variety of talents walking/running club to get on offer within the club includ- ourselves back into shape. ing high-energy disco dancing This month, our members and break dancing as well as will take part in the 10k Cork hilarious comedy and haunt- Toughathlon in Curraheen Park ing acapella choral singing. A on March 15th so the training is total cast and crew of over 30 well needed! In February we also people travelled to Navan for supported table quizzes held what proved to be a sensational by both Midleton and Kinsale Club members on stage after being announced as FBD Capers National night’s entertainment. To crown Macra clubs so we have been Champions 2015 off a hugely successful night, busy on all fronts. director Daniel O’ Regan was Glanmire Macra are always justly awarded the accolade of best director. The club then hosted a celebration night in Sars Hurling Pavillion on Friday February 13th where we toasted our success with a glass of champagne and a slice of pizza. While some members are taking a well-deserved rest following their dedication to the Capers competition, others are busy hard at work rehearsing for the Glanmire Macra One Act Drama. Our cast of Tomas Cuffe, Mairead O’ Callaghan, Will Daly and Kathleen Fitzgerald, under the guidance of their producer Eiltin Griffin, took to the stage for their first outing this year at the Seandun regional final on Saturday February 21st and will now go forward to compete at the Our entire capers cast, crew and supporters who travelled to Navan for the FBD Capers Final County Final in Macroom this month. Best of luck to all cast looking for new members so and crew. whatever your interest, be it This month Glanmire Macra sport, social, public speaking will host a fundraising Mr. or performing arts, we have an and Mrs. quiz night in Sars activity to suit you! Our next Hurling Pavillion on Saturday monthly meeting will take March 7th. Kicking off at 8pm, place upstairs in Sars Hurling the quiz will imitate the TV Pavillion at 9pm on Wednesday game show where couples are March 11th. For further infor- questioned in relation to their mation contact club chair- knowledge of their other half. man Donal O’ Callaghan on Our guest presenters have been 0876834403 or check us out on named as Lorraine O’ Neill of facebook. Cream Coffee and Sandwich

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at the moment. The children love it Little Island NS and it is an opportunity for them to experience something different. Update February Chess: It has been very busy in Little Island Our Chess Club is up and running NS since Christmas. Here are some of again this year and we have entered the most recent highlights but check some competitions as well. It is a out our website, www.littleislandns. great game and the children learn so com , for more details. much from it. Green Flag: National Maritime College: We are very close to getting our 4th Our 6th Class visited NMCI in Green Flag. This one is for Travel. Ringaskiddy recently. They were We had a C.O.W. Day (Cycle On treated to a full tour of the facility. Wednesday) recently where pupils They were really well looked after and and parents were encouraged to enjoyed it a lot. cycle to school. More than 70% of Engineer’s Week: our school cycled and took part in An engineer came to speak to 5th the cycling workshops run by our and 6th Classes about his job and Green Schools Coordinator. We also about what engineers do. It was very had a visit from an electric car. The informative and maybe planted a seed children got to experience what the for the next generation of engineers. future of motoring might look like! Lego Robotics: Pictures attached of the COW Day, Learnit are running Lego Robotics our Lego Robotics workshop and the workshops in our school every week visit of the electric car.

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CENTENARY OF THE 1916 RISING tunity to foster closer links with sion of their ideas to the county and schools, and should take the initiative city councils – these submissions to Glanmire Heritage Society, together the county and city Councils who in this. be sent in the first instance to Gabriel with other Historical Societies from should provide all necessary assis- - Doherty, School of History, UCC. at Cork city and county, attended a tance, including financial aid and that a single memorial to all the Cork [email protected] meeting at Kilmurry museum in advice, for signs to indicate sites that Volunteers should be erected in a cen- Lissarda on 14th February 2015. lie within their areas. tral location within the county. It was noted that the Cork 1916 The meeting was organised by - - Relatives Group had invited members Gabriel Doherty from the School that the county and city Councils that every effort should be made to of local historical societies to support of History, UCC, to discuss the should establish a webpage for local preserve contemporary documents, their efforts to ensure an adequate centenary commemoration of the heritage societies and groups. photographs, etc. from this period. centenary commemoration of the 1916 Rising and the role of the Cork - - Rising. Volunteers from 1916 to 1923. that the Councils should support that people should convey to their Many issues were discussed at the a competition for secondary and local representatives the importance Further information, if required, is meeting, and the following are some national schools, the theme of which of an adequate commemorative pro- available from Glanmire Heritage of the suggestions: should be the struggle for independ- cess in the county and city areas. Society, Community Centre, - ence within the county. - Riverstown, Co. Cork . Tel. 021- that a comprehensive list of all - that all interested groups and indi- 4821333 or e-mail glanmireherit- memorials relating to the period that local historical societies should viduals should send a short submis- [email protected] 1916-1923 should be compiled by use the commemoration as an oppor-

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The outlook for the property Rosslare), N40 (South Ring Road to houses and sites. First time It is now time that developers market in Glanmire and sur- to Ballincollig direction), has buyers can now expect to pay start to build homes in these rounding areas is very positve a major influence as people are for a 3 bedroom semi-detached location, as all the ingredients and economic growth is to within minutes of a major road anywhere from €220,000 to are there, such as confidence in remain strong in 2015. Property network. €250,0000 depending on loca- the market, huge demand and prices are expected to rise even tion. There are no new develop- lack of supply. It must now be though the Central Bank has Also, in terms of employment ments currently which is directly fiancially viable to start building. imposed new mortgage lend- these areas are in close promity causing price increases, along By Rena Guildea ing rules. Cork is most likely to major employment centres with few new properties coming Joe Organ Auctioneers to obtain higher growth than such as Little Island, Mahon and to the market. Dublin, in property values for Cork City. See our advert on page 1. this year. Mainly due to the fact that value for money is now Areas such as Glounthaune, focused on Cork and other areas, Little Island, Carrigtwohill, as Dublin’s property prices are Glanmire and Watergrasshill, are quite strong. Starting the first highly disireable, due to all this quarter of 2015, there has been development and close location no signs that there is a slow to Cork City. Property prices down in demand for this area, are increasing due to the lack of quite the opposite. supply and huge demand in these areas. Properties in key loca- There are a number of factors tions have achieved 10% above why people choose to locate in the asking price in some cases, as Glanmire and the surround- the supply is just not there. ing areas. Development of key infrastrasture such as the Glanmire in particular has seen a Dunkettle Interchange which huge demand and there is a par- forms a junction to the M8 ticular lack of supply in all types (Cork/Dublin), N25 (Cork/ of property from apartments

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bhfuil brí lenár saol? Sa chlár teilifíse racht é a thuiscint. nann sinn agus a rá ná beidh daoine a bhíonn ag Gay Byrne, pléann sé brí ag smaoineamh agus ag plé na cúrsaí 'Am' an tsaoil lena chuid aíonna. Tá suim Toisc go bhfuil teora ama lenár saol, seo. Ciallaíonn sé go bhfuil an saol spreagtar sinn chun úsáid fhiúntach “Níl sa saol seo ach seal”. Dá fhad agam féin sa chlár agus chuir Stephen níos suimiúla toisc nach bhfuil frea- Fry ionadh orainn nuair a d’ionsaigh a bhaint as. Ní mór aidhm áirithe a gra sásúil againn. Cinnte, cabhraíonn a mhairim ‘s ea is fearr a thuigim bheith againn sa saol agus maireach- fírinne an ráitis thuas. Deireadh sé Dia go fíochmhar faoin domhan an Chríostaíocht linn brí an tsaoil a a chruthaigh sé agus an fhulaingt taint dá réir. Creideann na Críostaithe aimsiú agus le creideamh i ngrá Dé, m’athair gur imigh an t-am ó bhreith agus daoine nach iad go bhfuil du- go bliain is fiche an-mhall ach a go léir a bhíonn le hiompar, fiú, ag beidh linn. Nuair a bheimid ar shlí na leanbh óg. Ní aontódh a lán againn algas orainn ár mbuanna a fhorbairt fírinne, tuigfimid gach rud. mhalairt as sin amach. Bhí an ceart agus iad a roinnt ar son leasa an duine aige, dar liom. leis agus ní aontaím féin leis ach ardaíonn sé ceist na fulaingthe. Nach agus an domhain. Pósann formhór Ní dócha gur shamhlaigh Gerard Thosnaíos ag machnamh faoi chúrsaí sean-cheist é sin ag fealsúnaithe agus na ndaoine agus tógann siad an chéad Barry go smaoineodh daoine ar ama le déanaí nuair a chuas isteach go diagairí ó saolaíodh an chéad duine. ghlúin eile a fhreastalóidh ar a chéile a shaothar beagnach céad bliain dtí dánlann an Crawford. Bhí comór- agus leanann ciorcal na beatha. i ndiaidh a dhéanta. Níl a fhios Mhínigh an Bíóbla agus an Eaglais é againn cén tionchar fad-téarmach a tas acu cúpla mí ó shin, píosa scríbh- Fairíor, ní i gcónaí a tharlaíonn sé neoireachta a dhéanamh faoi cheann le scéal Ádhaimh agus Éabha. Thuig bheidh againn agus, mar sin, is fiú ár na húdair seo nach raibh an saol seo sin mar de bharr sainte, bíonn troid mbuanna a fhorbairt agus a roinnt de dhosaen pictiúr. Roghnaíos ‘Time agus co gadh. Ní réitíonn an cogadh Flies’ le Gerard Barry (1864-1941). foirfe agus go raibh claonadh an oilc leis an saol mór. agus na maitheasa, gan dabht, ionainn na fadhbanna agus tosnóidh an Níor chuireas isteach ar an gcomórtas cogadh arís. Ní fhulaingíonn gach ach smaoiníos ar chúrsaí ama agus go léir. Is ceann de rúndiamhair an Gluais: tsaoil é gus i ngach ré, deintear iar- éinne ó chogadh agus ní dócha go mé ag féachaint ar an bpictiúr seo. bhfulaingíonn iad siúd a thosaíonn a mhalairt = opposite dánlann = art gallery An fómhar atá ann agus gan amhras an t-achrann. tá dathanna buí, donn agus dearg ar ‘Siad na saigh- suaimhneach = peaceful na duilleoga. Tá seanbhean gléasta i diúirí san arm fothrach = ruin ngúna fada agus boinéad uirthi. Tá sí a ghortaítear foirgneamh = building ag feighleoireacht ar an dara glúin ina nó a chailltear fulaingt = suffering diaidh. Atmaisféar suaimhneach atá agus gnáth- fealsúnaithe = philosophers ann agus radharc ar loch nó abhainn shaoránaigh diagairí = theologians sa chúlra. Tá foirgneamh nó fothrach a bhíonn sna foirfe = perfect trasna an uisce. Mhúscail an teideal háiteanna rúndiamhair = mystery mé chun machnamh faoi am. Is cuid troda. ré = era lárnach dár saol é. Is ait an mac fiúntach = worthwhile Saolaítear sinn ag am áirithe; fásaimid an saol agus ní leas/leasa = good suas, tógaimid clann, b’fhéidir, agus thuigfimid an an t-achrann = the trouble rúndiamhair ní hionann sin is a rá = that does not ag am áirithe faighimid bás. Nach mean minic a chuirtear an cheist faoin saol. seo roimh ár “Cad chuige a bhfuilimid anseo”? An mbás. Ní hio- Nuala Ní Loingsigh

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25 Visit www.glanmireareacork.com & SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS MARCH 2015 Dumping of rubbish in Riverstown Old Village Is Glanmire becoming a Rubbish Dump?

Our Village is deterioration fast The people who own these In a recent GACA newsletter Glanmire. They were taken last with Hoardings and Derelict Sites sites should be prosecuted for we read a wonderful account of week at the back of the library etc. The sites of Meaney’s shop not maintaining them. The what is called “The Riverstown within the Hazelwood shop- and the Barleycorn Hotel are a Barleycorn Hotel site was a beau- Project.” Included in this article ping centre and adjacent to Old disgrace, which some people are tiful area but sadly not anymore. were some beautiful photographs Court in Riverstown. These are using as a dump. of flower tubs, a boat filled with among the most public areas in Why should we the Residents of well-chosen plants and colourful Glanmire. I could have filled this The Cork county Council Bottle Riverstown put up with this any hanging baskets on the bridge. newsletter with similar type pic- bank at Meaney’s shop site is longer, something must be done The volunteers who undertook tures from other areas. We defi- also used as a dump and rats are urgently to clean up these places? this work along the Hazelwood nitely need to come together as a crawling around there. Name with Publisher Road last Spring and Summer community to endeavour to put a deserve all our praise and grati- stop to this destructive and self- tude. ish behaviour before Glanmire However, we must not let the becomes one big rubbish dump. other side of the story go unno- ticed. These photographs show Name with Publisher a shameful litter problem in

Cork North Central TD and Minister for Europe Dara Murphy congratulates Veronica Kenneally on her innovation, Veronica is founder of Veronica's Snacks, a Bishopstown based company specialising in lower-fat, gluten-free snacks. The company recently secured 465,000 equity investment for market Kevin O' Malley the recently appointed US Amabassador to Ireland photo- expansion and product development. Also included is Frank Walsh partner in graphed during his visit to Cork with European Minister Dara Murphy TD at Enterprise Equity (Manager AIB Seed Capital Fund). Photo: Billy macGill Hayfield Manor. Photo: Billy macGill

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people from a young age that leave school is overwhelming, very demeaning having to con- Teenage Dirtbag it’s okay to express yourself as and we’re constantly told we stantly think that your teachers long as it meets the school’s don’t know what’s best for us. won’t approve of you unless This column is about teenagers idea of what a perfect student Perhaps letting us decide if we you come in everyday looking and is centred around topics should look like. I believe want to dye our hair fluores- like Marcia Brady. specifically concerning teens. that I should be judged by my cent green and piercing every Quote of the week: “I'm tired school not by the way I choose inch of our faces will teach us of adults telling teenagers that Song of the week: Radical to puncture my face, not by that we have the capacity to they aren't smart, that they Face, Always Gold. the absurd colours I choose make decisions for ourselves. can't read critically, that they to put in my hair, but by the Instead of terrifying kids about aren't thoughtful.” ~ John This month I want to talk quality of work that I provide making mistakes, we should be Green about piercings, hair dye and for my teachers, and how I taught how to solve them. As “... And these children that you all those other things teach- behave towards them. The for makeup, my school claim spit on as they try to change ers think we do to make their argument that we’re too young it helps boost confidence, but their worlds are immune to lives more difficult. I’ve been to know what’s good for us has when I was thirteen and intim- your consultations. They're doing work experience the last always seemed ridiculous to idated by all the girls I thought quite aware of what they're two weeks, and one thing that me. Teenagers are treated like were prettier than me had me going through...” David I learned is that nobody is too they’re idiots. We’re treated thinking of excuses to not have Bowie concerned about the many like we don’t know what’s to face them. It did nothing for “I think being a teenager is ways I decided to puncture my best for us, but if I’m not old my confidence and mostly just such a compelling time period face. There are some occupa- enough to decide if I’ll regret distracted me from my school in your life--it gives you some tions I’ve heard do take these getting my nose pierced, how work because I was paranoid of your worst scars and some aspects into account, but what could anyone possibly expect that everyone was staring at me of your most exhilarating I want to know is why. The me to decide what to do with and laughing. My philosophy moments. It's a fascinating school I currently attend has my entire life by the end of is if it doesn’t affect the qual- place; old enough to feel truly banned makeup for girls in this year? By taking away our ity of my work, then it isn’t a adult, old enough to make the Junior Cycle and piercings freedom to decide anything at problem. It can really affect decisions that affect the rest throughout our years in school. this age, we won’t be equipped the way teenagers think about of your life, old enough to fall This has always confused me. to make the huge life decisions themselves to have teachers in love, yet, at the same time Since when is my face and my hurled our way by the time we stop class just to shout at them too young (in most cases) to body school property? I have get to sixth year. I mean, going because they forgot to take out be free to make a lot of those permission from my parents from having to ask permis- their nose ring, or accidentally decisions without someone to dye my hair and pierce my sion to use the bathroom to left on some eyeliner from the else's approval.” ~Stephanie face, I don’t see how that’s my deciding what career you’re night before. It interferes with Meyer school’s concern. The way I see going to embark on once you our education, and it’s also it is that schools are teaching

Up-coming events taking place at Ennismore in the Spring ALF COLLINS “Writing as a Spiritual Practice” –“ Taster” for Creative Writing with Ann Rath – Wed 04th March – 7pm – 9.30pm Glass & Glazing Reflections and inputs from Adi Roche - Chernobyl Children Window & Door Repair International - 08th March – 3pm-6pm –including afternoon tea – (few places still left).Reflections and inputs from Mary Kennedy – RTE – 29th March -3pm – 6pm – including afternoon tea – (few places still left). Lenten Retreat – Fr Stephen Cummins OP – Fri 27th February - Sun 01st MarchReflections on Pope Francis – Fr. Joe Kavanagh OP – Sun 1st March – 3pm – 6pm Lenten Evening of Reflection – Fr. Frank Downes OP – Wed 04th March - 7.30pm – 9pm We look forward to hearing from you - 021 4502520 – e-mail: [email protected] With warm regards Ennismore Retreat Centre

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Pictured are my sons Darragh and Oisín Cole who moved from Glanmire to Brussels, Belgium in August last.

As you'll see, they still wear their local Glanmire colours proudly whe they turn out to play now for the European Communities GAA club (www. playgaa.be).

It's not quite the same as in Glanmire as they train only every fortnight, its not as intense as with coach Shay, it's mixed, and the only matches are inter- nationals against Dutch or Spanish teams usually. Darragh (aged 9) plays with the older team, which includes some secondary school students!

A big shout of hello/bonjour to all their friends playing for glanmire, Sars and on the roads of Glencairn. The training they received at home is really evident out here.

I guess it goes to prove, you can take the boy outta Cork, but you can't take Cork outta the boy!! David Cole Brussels, Belgium

Fiona Meade Profile, White’s Cross - National Road Race Elite Women's Champion Name: Fiona Meade from Tibet to Nepal with a ents. I admire them for the Favourite moment of the great bunch of friends. 2012 sacrifices they have made for day? If it's at the weekend Occupation: Physiotherapist Cycling from Waterford to my family. They have and still it would be coming in from St. Finbarr’s Hospital, Cork London, with my brother are so generous. I particularly a day out on the mountains City. John to watch Katie Taylor admire my mother for abso- or on the bike. The feeling take gold in the Olympics. lutely always putting every- of being submerged in the Favourite book: ‘Barefoot beauty of the countryside I Runner: The Life of often find overwhelming. Marathon Champion Abebe Bikila’ by Paul Rambali If you could pick any place to live, where would it be Favourite food: Maura and why? Cork of course!!! I Meade's beef stew :-) have to say I genuinely love Ireland and the beautiful Favourite TV program: I country side that it has to don't watch television too offer. I love all the outdoor much so have no programme activities that are readily I have to watch, but currently accessible here. Cork as a I am enjoying Operation city is a lovely size of a city Transformation. In general and you can get out in to the if a TV has Eurosport, I will country or to the beach and go for that channel. I tend to coast very easily. Somewhere watch more individual type else in Ireland? It would have sports like triathlon, cycling, to be out west on the Dingle athletics, ice skating, skiing, What is your proudest one before herself and Joanne Peninsula. rock-climbing etc. sporting achievement? O'Riordan by far and away Winning the Road Race one of the amazing individu- If you were on a deserted Favourite film: "Life Is National Championships als I know. Inspiration to us island who or what would Beautiful". Sept 2014. all. you like to have with you? Access to food, drinking Favourite holiday? So far Who has been the biggest What's your favourite acces- water and an attractive man I have two equally favour- role model in your life? sory? My Bike!! wouldn't go astray either!! ite holidays. 2009 Cycling Why? I have to say my par-

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Senior Hurling Challenge V's Cloyne in Cloughduv on the 16-02-2015

Evan Barrett, recent achievement in basketball. Evan Barrett age 17, Lives in Springfield Rd Mayfield Attended green- mount ns in Primary, Attends Colaiste Croist Ri school, Plays basketball with Fr. Mathews u18s based in ballyphehane,

Evan recently co captained u18 boys team to a huge victory, they won the Adrian Breathnach Principal Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers along with pupils Millie Ní National Cup final and Dhorchaí and Cian Cripps making a presenatation of a cheque for 500, the were the first u18 boys to proceeds of the schools carol singing 'as gaeilge', to Kerry McMahon of the Cork Simon Community. Photo: Billy macGill ever bring the cup back to Cork, Evan's father Paul Barrett also has a national cup medal.

Official Opening of the new Glanmire Youth Project premises The official opening of the new Glanmire Youth Project premises (old Credit Union Building near The Castle) in Riverstown Glanmire on Thursday 5th March anytime between 2pm and 8pm. We are delighted to show this wonderful new youth facility to the whole community. . We are grateful to Foróige for their full backing for this project. Our two Youth Workers Brian O'Toole and Geraldine Lynch and the Glanmire Drugs worker Cora Coleman operate out of this facility as do the Glanmire House of Rock, Boys and Girls Teenage groups, Teenage Drop-in group, Youth Soccer group, Youth Council and more. The operation of this project is managed by a local management committee Conor, Katie and Emma Walsh with nanna Nora the together with Foróige, staff and volunteers. We are really looking Glanmire Library. forward to seeing you at the opening.

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Sun. 29th March 2015 HOUSE DE CLUTTERING Household items wanted for Charity/Community Stall @ The Glanmire Car Boot Sale/Farmers Market. (Clothes, Books, Toys, Electric Items, Furniture etc in good condition please). Your donation is much appreciated Please Contact 086-8294713.

Glanmire Society of St.Vincent de Paul We are looking for Volunteers. If you would like to help Please Contact Ellmarie (021)4270444

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Pierce Grace Profile QFA, Tax & Financial Adviser, 087 2396762 - [email protected] Pierce has joined Kevin Condon Financial Brokers as a Tax and Financial Adviser having spent 15 years with New Ireland Assurance, one of Ireland’s leading Pension and Life Assurance providers. With almost 20 years experience in the industry, Pierce, who is a Qualified Financial Adviser, has an in-depth knowledge of life assurance, investment products and both Public and Private sector pensions. Your personal circumstances ie marital, dependents, employment, smoker/non- smoker status etc. may well have changed over time and should be reviewed regularly. Pierce would be delighted to advise you on taxation, protection and investment queries so why not drop in and avail of a financial “Health Check”. You may have overpaid taxes and be entitled to a refund or you might just like to have the peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones would be properly cared for should anything unforeseen happen to you.

Contact Pierce on Office: (021) 482 1788, Mobile: (087) 239 6762 or [email protected] Kevin Condon Financial Brokers Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.