Vol. 1 Issue 12 - Jan14th, 2021 NEXT EDITION JAN 28TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 The Mayor's Christmas Market in Youghal

This was the second of the Christmas markets and was a great success with clear skies and a great festive atmosphere right in the centre of town.

Helen Mulcahy, Margo Kenefick, Killain Daly and the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley at Mayor's Christmas Market in Youghal 2020.

Handcrafted scented soaps at this wonderful stall

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley with Bobby Whyte

Bobby Whyte from the University of Nottingham purchasing the Recollections DVD, a film about old Youghal, from Killian Daly, manager of the Regal Cinema Youghal at the Christmas market held at Barry's Lane and Market square on Sunday 20th December 2020.

Jigsaw puzzles of Youghal and handcrafted scented soaps available at this stall from these four ladies. A walk down memory lane

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley with Peig and Ger Flanagan

This picture was taken at the 'Legends in Summer' show in 2010. Pictured Left to right - Kitty Flavin, Clonard, RIP, Mary Loughlin Hodnett, Ballymacoda, Brendan Bowyer and Bree Smiddy, Beanfield, life long fans of Brendans. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 NEW YOUGHAL MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THOSE INTERRED IN UNMARKED GRAVES By Christy Parker their surnames are pre-fixed with the to have a memorial erected for the anony- others whose passings were undocu- word "Baby..." mous deceased. mented or untraceable remain interred in Over 300 men, women and children the Remembrance Garden and those interred without recognition in what The most recent interring was 62 year-old Cork County Mayor, Cllr Mary Linehan- attending the memorial are asked to thin was termed a 'paupers' graves' section Joseph Landy, who died in 1991. Mr Foley, who is a member of the clean-up of them also. of Youghal's North Abbey cemetery, Landy was buried, unnamed, through committee, says such a memorial had have had their names commemorated social services. However he had been been "on the agenda" in local authority Cllr Linehan-Foley says "many people in an exemplary new memorial. well known through amongst sections of circles for decades. "Local people regu- from the east Cork and west Waterford the Youghal community and was sub- larly commented on it but it never went region have complimented what is a real- Six remembrance headstones bear the sequently given a headstone. anyway here", she recalls. "However this ly excellent monument. Ex-pats have also names of the 367 people, who were In the 1970's local priest Fr. Tom Paul time. under district officer Helen Mulcahy contacted me to say how delighted they buried between from 1896 and as recent- Geary initiated an annual Mass at the and staff, it has come to fruition". are to have a focal point to visit. Some of ly as 1991. They would have hailed pre- communal plot and simultaneously Throughout 2020, the district office con- whom would also have relatives who dominantly from impoverished families renamed it a 'Garden of Remembrance. ducted extensive research from burial were buried without a name. It means a and communities and their ages ranged In recent years, a voluntary community registers to document as many names as great deal to very many people". from a day old to 103 years. group, supported by the east Cork munic- possible. The office commissioned local ipal district authority, has undertaken reg- firm Budds Memorials to design and See www.facebook.com/Clean-up-at-the- In some cases, infants seem either to ular clean-ups of neglected graves. install the memorial, which is cut from Cemetery-Youghal-476813906387885/ have never been christened or to not Following one such weeding and cleaning Indian black granite. Proprietor have had their names registered. Instead, effort a year ago, group members sought Adrian Budds says it was "an honour" to be assigned the task and that all whose names he carved were "long overdue the recognition" they are now being afforded.

The monument is inscribed, "May the Lord support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest, and peace at the last." It is possible and indeed likely that Memorial to unmarked graves email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Giving Thanks (and a few Lockdown Tips) from Ballymaloe House The first Primrose has been spotted in a Within 5km of Ballymaloe shaded corner of the Ballymaloe House House they are lucky enough to walled garden and Darina Allen recently have several beautiful beaches. posted on Instagram 'A brave first snow- Ballynamona Beach is exactly drop' blooming at the Ballymaloe Cookery 5km from Ballymaloe House, School. All positive signs of better times accessible from the Bog Road and new beginnings ahead. It is after all, on the way to Ballycotton. A the little things that make a difference sandy beach stretching as far right now and there is beauty and signs of as Silver Strand, Ballycotton hope everywhere, if you look in the right and leading onto an internation- places. ally renowned Bird Sanctuary, walking, flask tea or coffee drinking, bird watching, Razor Clam foraging (google it, best to do it at low tide and in a month with an R in it), or sea swim- ming encouraged.

Ardnahinch Beach is 5.2km from Ballymaloe House and was where Myrtle Allen would swim daily all year round. If you are willing to try it, it is the perfect Foraging expedition. Again there is plen- The taste of Ballymaloe will also still be Lockdown pursuit for us in East Cork. ty of information available at your finger- available for weekly collection via However, do please consider packing the tips to help identify and maybe cook with @neighbourfoodmidleton and the The family and staff at Ballymaloe House following essentials; a flask of warm your findings. Herbs and wildflowers too Ballymaloe Café continues to be open for would like to take this opportunity to thank water for sandy feet and freezing fingers, will be beginning to bloom all around us takeaways. The Farm Shop at the everyone in East Cork for your ongoing wetsuit booties and gloves (ideally), you soon and in our many local woodlands. Ballymaloe Cookery School will remain support. Not only during 2020, which would be surprised the temperature of the You would be surprised what you can open too. The Farm Shop offers a deli- were unprecedented times when local water you can cope with as long as your feed your family on for free. cious smorgasbord of East Cork, home- business support was more invaluable fingers and toes are literally covered. A made or homegrown delicacies. Freshly than ever, but always. Since Ballymaloe hot drink and super warm loose clothing, We are blessed with exceptional spacious baked bread from the School Bread Shed House opened its doors to the public in socks and sheepskin boots to jump into countryside, cliff walks and woodlands in being a particularly comforting pleasure. 1964, the residents and suppliers of East after swimming. East Cork. Keeping active will be impor- Cork have remained the heart of tant for us all in the uncertain weeks The message is to stay home, stay safe Ballymaloe House. They miss seeing There is no doubt nationally Ireland has ahead. and keep busy. Give thanks for living in and serving you, but appreciate that by seen a resurgence in popularity for Sea beautiful East Cork and support your closing in accordance to current Level 5 Swimming, or Wild Swimming as it is Ballymaloe House will be posting some neighbours, friends and local businesses Government restrictions, they are doing often known as. No surprise why… we inspirational recipes and Lockdown safely. The days are starting to get longer their bit to keep our community safe. are literally surrounded by it. Amongst Pursuit ideas over the next few weeks, so and there is hope and natural beauty follow them via Instagram (@bally- beginning to spring up everywhere. Stay maloe_house), Facebook and Twitter safe and stay positive, we will all meet (@ballymaloe) for more information and again soon - this too shall pass. ideas of things to do and places to go dur- ing Lockdown. www.ballymaloe.ie 021 465 2531

The Allen family and everyone working at the known benefits of Wild Swimming is a stronger immune system, longevity and Ballymaloe House very much look for- mental strength. More benefits vary, ward to reopening the famous blue door everyone seems to get something differ- and welcoming guests back when it is ent out of it, it's personal. Even smug- safe to do so. In the meantime, via their ness has been sighted as a benefit - pride social media and website, they will be in oneself and one's personal achieve- highlighting some local Lockdown ments is of course mentally strengthen- ing. Pursuits to keep you busy whilst at home or potentially within your 5km Level 5 If cold water is not for you, stay ashore Winter Swimming exercise range. and take the children on a Seaweed East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 25th email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 BALLYCOTTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CHRISTMAS THEMED WINDOW COMPETITION

Monica Doyle (left) of Ballycotton Development Company presenting Maryrose Lynch with first prize in the Christmas Themed Window Competition. Also pic- tured is Aoife Lynch. A total of 17 entries were received for the inaugural compe- tition and Maryrose's winning entry was titled 'An old-world charming Christmas with holly, ivy and traditional candle'.

Sinead Clancy, runner-up in the Christmas Themed Window Competition, pictured with Monica Doyle, Saoirse Barron, and Cian, Charlie and Dylan Tynan. Sinead's entry was titled 'Christmas Pzazz'.

Clare McCarthy, third in the Christmas Themed Window Competition, receiving her prize from Monica Doyle. Clare's entry was 'Art For Sale with Christmas Atmosphere'. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2020 The winter moon over Winter Sunset at Youghal Youghal strand on Tues Beach on New Year's Day 2021 29th December 2020.

The beauty of the New Year's Day 2021 setting sun at the front strand in Youghal. The beach is attracting lots of walkers during the coronavirus pan- demic and gives people time to breathe and hope for better things for the com- ing year. This was the last full moon of the year It is also called the 'Long Night Moon' as and is also known as the Cold Moon. It the event occurs on one of the longest was the highest full moon in the entire nights of the year. This is because the East Cork News & Advertiser Gregorian year and interestingly, the 13th date is fairly near to the winter solstice. As and the final lunar event of 2020 and was it takes place just after Christmas, the full visible on two different days. moon is called the 'Moon After Yule' in Europe as well. Upcoming Publication Dates What makes Cold Moon 2020 special? According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, The Cold Moon will have a distinctively the name Cold Moon has seeped in from high trajectory across the sky. This results some traditions observed by the native Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 25th in the moon being visible over the horizon Americans. The name refers to the "frigid for a longer period of time. conditions of this time of year". email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 DOWN SYNDROME CORK WINS RAY D'ARCY SHOW TOP CHARITY CALENDAR AWARD By Christy Parker spirit of Ds Cork".

Members and supporters of Down Each of the four category winners Syndrome (Ds) Cork are enjoying a received a Canon EOS M200 camera celebratory start to the New Year as with an EFM 15 to 45 mm lens. "It was a the inaugural winners of 'Ireland's perfect prize for us because we had been Best Charity Calendar' competition on deliberating getting a camera for some RTE radio's Ray D'Arcy Show. time", Liam observes. As overall winners, Ds Cork will also have their 2022 calen- Sponsored by Canon Ireland, the contest dar printed free, courtesy of the Ray had four categories, with the top 'Overall D'Arcy Show in conjunction with the Winner' award being claimed by Ds Cork. Department of Education and Skills. (For the curious the other categories were 'Maximum Cuteness', 'Most Heart-warm- Over 1,000 of the calendars, at €10 each, ing Pictures' and 'Best Artistic Effort'.). have now been sold across Cork, partic- Named Down Syndrome Cork at the Field ularly in the east of the county. of Dreams 2021, the calendar's title refer- "It has been really very fortuitous for us ences its centre in Curaheen, which is because obviously with the coronavirus called after a 1989 Kevin Costner film. It our fundraising was way down this year", is one of the bases from which the organ- says Liam, adding that despite Covid the cial, inclusive of all ages and not limited for Laura. "Its about meeting a person's isation presently operates. branch was "back fully operational by by any geographical barrier across the hopes to enjoy life and to achieve self suf- August and even expanded by introduc- city and county. Liam lists some exam- ficiency", he explains, "to reach their full The calendar features about 25 members ing new services. But the calendar was ples of services the branch provides and potential and be part of society in every of the branch on location at the Field of the icing on the cake", he smiles "and a /or supports: way; to share life's journey". Dreams, which is a rural setting leased great boost to morale. The money will pri- Parentlink: Gives support to the parents from the Munster Agricultural Society. marily go towards our core service which of newborn babies with Ds. These are There are many training, educational and The pictures were shot free of charge by is the provision of speech and language volunteer parents trained by Ds Cork and above all empowering, courses available renowned Carrigaline photographer therapy". Ds Ireland. through Ds Cork, not least in terms of hor- Adrian Herlihy. Mr D'Arcy praised the Coffee mornings for new and existing ticulture and outdoor related pursuits. photos as "very smiley warm". Homes from home: parents, mainly whose children are in the Illustrating the value of training, Liam Down Syndrome Cork is the largest 0 to 6 age group. recalls that after moving into Field of The photos do not depict social distanc- branch of Down Syndrome Ireland, with Speech therapy -known as LEEIP (Little Dreams, eight students participated in a a ing because the pictures predate Covid- approximately 400 members. It has been Explorers Early Intervention Programme)- two-year work skills/horticulture pro- 19. "We had plans for a 2020 calendar resident at the Field of Dreams centre for the 0 to 3 year-olds. gramme. They benefited from "an that didn't materialise because we had no since 2017. The branch recently Speech Therapy specific to the 3 to 6 Employment Support person who sup- sponsor", says Ds Cork Integration Lead exchanged a 10 year-tenancy at another age group (pre and early school support ported both the student and the employ- Liam Ahern. "However we kept the photo- centre in Blackpool for a new second for teachers in relation to speech acquisi- er", he explains "and all of them went on graphs from the sessions and with per- base in Ballincollig, on a three-year ten- tion. to employment after graduating". mission from the families involved, used ancy agreement. One to one speech therapy. them for this year". "The new premises really suits our needs, Group Speech therapy for teenagers In September 2019 another eight stu- with a reception area, office, two speech and young adults. dents began a two year literacy technolo- The venture was made possible thanks to therapy rooms, a training room, new Advice from a member who is a paedi- gy programme called Latch On, which is Ger Flanagan of Flanagan Print, Youghal, kitchen and a large play area", says Liam. atric physiotherapist. specifically designed for students with who had raised money for Ds Cork by "And outside it has potential for a lovely Education: Involves visiting schools and Down Syndrome. "Additionally", Liam partaking in the annual Tour de Munster play area, which is fully enclosed. supporting both members and teachers. continues, "five students began a horticul- cycling initiative. The 600 km tour attracts Organising education based seminars ture/work skills programme and six com- over 100 cyclists on a four-day challenge. The branch is funding everything from its on entering the school system and areas menced a one-day activation programme. Learning of the calendar requirement, own limited resources and, as Liam con- within education impacting on our mem- Then Covid arrived, but the students on Ger offered to sponsor the project, "for siders, "would be thrilled if we could get a bers. the Latch On and Work Skills continued to which we are immensely grateful", says company to sponsor our new kitchen. Occupational Therapy Support. study online. It is crucial however that Liam. That would allow us to do cooking with Dance Classes/Music Classes for our education here continues because there our members", he explains. younger members/weekends away for has also been considerable regression". "The Calendar reflects our ethos, which is As Integration Lead Liam is tasked to our adults/yoga. to "share the journey", Liam elaborates. integrate the services of Ds Cork. "Our Last October, in response to the reduction "So it features our newest members going aim is to integrate the entire range of These services are "very much based on in day services experienced by members, all the way up to adults. Perhaps the last services into the Field of Dreams, within what our members ask us to organise for the branch designed a new course called month reflects the whole spectrum of our three years", he explains. them", Liam elaborates, adding that "in Connect, in conjunction with MAED members in the group photograph. And terms of support due to Covid, several (Mitigating Against Educational Adrian it must be said, really captured the These services are wide-ranging and cru- courses have moved online, including Disadvantage) and Cork Education and dance and yoga class- Training Board. es". "This was a lifesaver for our 18-years + According to Liam 95% members", says Liam, many of whom of adults with Down have regressed. We had 24 students Syndrome are unem- attend, broken into groups of six and all ployed -a figure many socially distanced of course. They attend- people would find ed for three hours weekly with their stud- shocking for a so-called ies involving literacy/numeracy, plus life prosperous and devel- skills and creative arts. The programme oped nation. ran for 10 weeks and will resume for a fur- ther 10 weeks in February, Covid permit- The value of training ting". Its all part of the year's calendar Liam's daughter Laura, anyway. 21, has Down Syndrome and his aspirations for Ds Cork can be contacted on (021) T: 021 her peer group is no dif- 4300444 and [email protected]. ferent to those he holds See also www.dsicork.org. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Winter Snow

The Snow Garden at Midleton Park Hotel. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 FUNDING SOUGHT FOR MIDLETON AMBUSH COMMEMORATION FIXTURE By Christy Parker provided from the 2021 Town Webley revolvers and were wearing of a British ex officer with a uniform when Development Fund. trench coats and capes. he came under fire. He was shot in the The Midleton & Ballinacurra Historical Cllr Hegarty asked if the Society was foot and dropped the uniform close to the Society is awaiting a decision by Cork engaged in any fundraising efforts itself. Minutes later "I saw a patrol of Black and Commandant Whelan and also close to County Council on whether it will He said the Clonmult commemoration Tans, marching slowly towards me", where two Black and Tans lay bleeding receive grant assistance to erect an group, with whom he was involved, was Commandant Whelan relates. "They profusely. information panel commemorating a very grateful for county council funding move in pairs, about six paces apart and The commandant knelt down beside one Midleton Ambush during the War of but also actively fundraised itself. Cllr on both sides of the street". An old R.I.C. of the Tans and spoke to him. "He told me Independence. The attack occurred on Quaide was not aware of any such man named Mullins accompanied them his name, which I have now forgotten, the town's Main Street in December fundraising, adding that the project had and all carried rifles and revolvers. and said he was from Liverpool. He said 1920. only began in December. The matter is to he would resign if he recovered from his be revisited at February's meeting. The soldier continues that amongst the wounds. He then offered me his wallet. I The issue was raised in a motion tabled passing R.I.C. personnel was a took it from his hand and put it back in the by Cllr Liam Quaide at January's East Main Street attack Constable Gordon, with whom he had breast pocket of his tunic, and told him I Cork Municipal District meeting, which The commemorative panel, assuming it been well acquainted before joining the was doing so". was held via Microsoft Teams video tech- transpires, will serve to inform many column but who he had not seen for sev- nology. locals as much as will enlighten tourists eral months. Gordon recognises Whelan Whelan folded the dropped uniform and Cllr. Quaide said the Society needed an and other visitors. Even a search of the and salutes him amiably. Momentarily placed it under the Tan's head. "The poor additional €2,500 funding "within weeks" library of all things that is Google, fails to Whelan fears Gordon approaching him fellow lost a lot of blood, and I expect he to meet the cost of the panel. This would shed much light on the Midleton event. and his heart "missed a beat or two", as was one of those who eventually died of follow on a grant for 50% of the entire However the search engine does provide the moment passed. wounds", he records. cost that Cork County Council's Heritage an account posted on December 5th, By contrast, the column emerged virtually office has already supplied. 2012 by Damien Shiels, which provides Once the patrol had passed Whelan and unscathed, despite some fre being The information panel would be vandal an intriguing insight on the day through a Aherne reported back to Diarmuid Hurley. returned and a few narrow escapes. Dan proof and age resistant and also be "a first hand account by participant The men compared notes of the patrol's Cashman of Midleton survived a bullet significant marker of Midleton's heritage" Volunteer Commandant Patrick J. profile and pos when it was deflected by a cigarette case that would "enhance the tourism potential Whelan. The commandant's account is ition and Hurley then issued orders. in his vest pocket. Midleton's Jim of the town" the councillor said. He derived from statements gathered by the The column took up positions in door- McCarthy, while not a member of the col- described the 1920 ambush as "a key Bureau of Military History, which "collect- ways between Charles Street and the umn, participated in the attack and was event in the War of Independence". ed reminiscences from those involved in Midleton Arms Hotel on both sides of the wounded in the wrist. the 1916 Rebellion and the War of street. All carried revolvers. Commandant Cllr Quaide related how the local flying Independence", says the introduction. Whelan was at the corner of Charles It would emerge that three of the patrol column's ambush of the Black & Tans/RIC Street and Main Street and Diarmuid men died, namely Constable Martin patrol had been "of major importance" The story includes an unexpected Hurley was near the Midleton Arms Hotel. Mullen, 21 year-old Constable Ernest and had led to "the first official British mil- episode that momentarily reflects empa- "It was decided that, when the patrol was Dray and 23 year-old Constable Arthur itary reprisal of the conflict". It ultimately thy between assailant and victim that between our two positions on the return Thorp. led to "the other, better-known events often lies silent within all confrontations. journey, Hurley would open fire and this Commandant Whelan is uncertain how which took place at Clonmult", he Commandant Whelan was born in County was to be the signal for all of us to go into many rifles and revolvers were captured , explained, adding that only in recent Wexford but was reared in Cobh after his action", says the account. but he personally amassed one rifle and a years had it been examined in detail by family moved there. He "served with 'B' revolver. He describes how "all the boys local historical groups. (Midleton) Company, 4th Battalion, Cork This was precisely what occurred within were in great form" but he "had mixed The councillor said the panel artwork No.1 Brigade and the 4th Battalion Flying five minutes as the patrol returned. The feelings, due to my intimate contact with would be completed by the end of Column during the War of attack, a few hundred yards from the the wounded Black and Tan". January, with the sign made and trans- Independence", the account reads. He R.I.C. barracks and about 500 yards from Reprisals ported from France by the end of April was one of several 'B' Company mem- a military post, totally surprised the patrol The ambush led to the first official prior to being unveiled next May. bers who worked at Pat Hallinan's and was over within 20 minutes. reprisals by the British during the War of Engineering Works in Midleton. Independence. Brigadier-General Councillors' support Enemy casualties Higginson had leaflets distributed around Senior municipal district officer Helen The commandant recalls that on The report reveals that a Constable the town informing residents that houses Mulcahy said the municipal district December 29th the column of 16 men, Mullins "was shot dead and about six would be burned in response. The target- authority did not presently have the rev- including one Jack Aherne and himself, other Tans wounded, some of whom died ed houses were those of of John O'Shea, enue to meet that need and suggested entered Midleton under cover of darkness later from their wounds". Others in the Paul McCarthy and Edmond Carey of the group might apply through the upcom- and assembled at a saw-mills in Charles patrol threw down their rifles and ran. Midleton and four more in Ballyrichard ing Amenity Fund in the months to come Street (now Connolly Street). Gordon escaped uninjured, which and Ballyadam. or through the Town Development Fund. From there Whelan took up position at the pleased Whelan as he did not think he Cllr Danielle Twomey meanwhile stressed corner of Charles Street with Jack posting was "of an evil nature". See video evidence of the burning on the importance of celebrating the coun- himself in the vicinity of the Midleton Arms A Sergeant Moloney of the Midleton www.britishpathe.com/video/reprisals-by- try's history and heritage, while Cllr Susan Hotel. The men were armed with .45 R.I.C. had been returning from the house order McCarthy noted Ireland's "shared history" in regard to its early 20th century wars. Cllr McCarthy was also pleased to see the tourism potential of such commemo- rations being recognised. She suggested the Society apply to the county council's Commemorations Committee of which she was the chair, for funding.

Cllr Quaide explained that the funding was needed within weeks and wondered if leftover money from grants not drawn down in last year's community and ameni- ty schemes was available. All such money had been re-allocated at November's meeting however. Mr O'Callaghan said he understood the urgency involved and felt in the circum- stances an advance allocation might be Midleton Main Street 1920 Pic from Midleton Archaelogy & Heritage Project & Damian Shiels email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 MIDLETON CREDIT UNION Midleton CBS News CHRISTMAS CAR DRAW

Patricia Parker from Deerpark, Mogeely, winner of the All-New Hyundai i10 in Cork Penny Dinners - Midleton CBS staff and students delivered food, clothes the Midleton Credit Union Members Christmas Draw, receiving the key from Jim and toys to Cork Penny Dinners in time for Christmas. Ronayne, Credit Union secretary.

Gino Forte (Kearys Hyundai, Midleton); Tony McCarthy (Kearys Hyundai, St. Vincent de Paul - Midleton CBS presented a cheque for €1,500 to Denis Midleton); Joe Parker; Lisa Parker; John Fenton (CEO/Manager, Midleton Credit O'Shea from St. Vincent de Paul, Midleton, following the school's annual Union); Patricia Parker; Jim Ronayne (Sec, Midleton Credit Union). Christmas collection. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 THE ARTIC WINTER OF 1947 By John Walshe UK was just as bad as here with ports frozen and railroads, roads and mines The frosty but dry and sunny condi- snowbound so therefore the already- tions that marked the start of 2021 meagre supply of coal to Ireland was at a have been ideal for our limited outdoor standstill. The previous autumn had been activities and no doubt when the data one of the wettest on record meaning that is published at the end of the month whatever turf that was stored was of a this January will probably rank as one very poor quality. of the coldest in recent years. Those living in the appallingly tenements It would, however, have a long way to go of inner Dublin with large families were to match the winter of 1947, the subject of particularly at risk. With no fuel available, a book titled 'Ireland's Artic Siege' by they were given to burning furniture to Kevin C. Kearns which made for some keep warm. One family, having used up interesting, if sombre, lockdown reading. the last of their turf and then resorting to The hardships and tragedies suffered by burning various items of wood, were left those who lived through that period would with no option but to break up the much- Canon Martin Halloran recalled one burial anchors to hold the vessel and, pounded certainly put our current crisis into per- loved baby grand piano to survive. "We in his own part of Sligo: "A local man by huge waves, she dragged until eventu- spective. were warm for a few days at least," said named Hughie Golden died. Two men ally she became wedged between two 15-year-old Mary Dunne. "The fire burned from his home had to walk miles to get a large rocks on the beach. Surprisingly, bright, but Mam cried. It was a very trau- coffin, then the County Council workers, she stood on a perfectly even keel broad- matic thing." helped by volunteers, some of them using side to a cliff which was about fifty yards hay knives, began the task of cutting inshore from the grounded vessel. Long before the era of mobile phones and away huge blocks of snow wide enough internet, communications were at a mini- to carry the coffin two abreast to the Prior to the grounding, a morse code mum. The daily newspapers were the graveyard." message was sent to the nearby Goleen only link with the outside world and the Life Saving Service as well as to the delivery van drivers provided a heroic While local authorities, aided by a huge Ballycotton equivalent (known locally as service in getting through the snowdrifts. voluntary effort, did the best they could in the 'Rocket') so that assistance had One harrowing story that made all the the circumstances, the same couldn't be arrived at an inshore point before the ves- front pages on the morning on March 3rd said of the Éamon de Valera-led govern- sel had actually grounded. At dawn all the concerned three young Dublin lads - ment of the time who were criticised for life saving services in the Cork area had On January 18th, 1947, a pronounced Christopher Byrne (13), Anthony Burke anti-cyclone developed over Brittany with (16) and Edward O'Toole (8) - who a deep depression over Finland and drowned in a quarry pond while playing Greenland. The following day, a cold on the ice. easterly regime set in over Ireland. By the 24th of the month, really wintry weather Towns and villages were cut off for weeks had struck and for the following two and with many dying from the intense months the temperature rarely rose cold and lack of nourishment. The body of above freezing point. The artic conditions Joseph Ennis, a 59-year-old British army would see five major blizzards with snow- pensioner, was found embedded in deep drifts of 12 to 20 feet. Cars, busses, and snow near his home in Wicklow having entire villages were buried, roads blocked died from heart failure due to exposure. and farms isolated. James Gallagher, a 55-year-old farmer from Leitrim, left his home to try and get a Of the fifty days between January 24th sack of turf from a neighbour, telling his and March 17th, it snowed on thirty of wife he'd be back soon. His body was dis- them. 'The Blizzard' of February 25th was covered days later, another awful death their failure to deploy the army during the sent crews over snow covered roads to the greatest single snowfall on record and from exposure. crisis. A scathing attack in the Sunday help in the rescue operations. For sever- lasted for close on fifty consecutive hours. Independent of March 9th went as fol- al hours they signalled to the vessel but It smothered the entire island in a blanket People were dying in record numbers, but lows: "What did the Government do… received the reply that the crew did not of snow. Everything on the frozen land- most could not be buried as graves could- when people were cut away from help yet want to leave their ship. scape was a sea of white and it was to be n't be dug due to the deeply frozen and and lives were lost in snow? They were an astonishing three weeks before the snow-packed ground. Both in towns and not roused from their stupor. They sat Eventually, the ship's Master, Capt. W. G. snows began to melt. rural areas, bodies were coffined and snugly in Government Buildings and did Hickman, gave the order to abandon ship. placed in storage for eventual burial, with nothing. It sounds unbelievable, yet it is Then one by one the crew climbed to Coming just two years after the end of the natural refrigeration preserving the bod- true. They did nothing." safety across the rescue line which had Second World War, food and fuel ies in snow-pits. been put on board and the last to leave rationing was still in force. Weather in the With fierce easterly gales and blinding the stricken vessel were the Master and snow, there were many shipping disas- Chief Officer, James A. Caird. The Master ters. Although no lives were lost, one of suffered a fractured leg when he slipped the most dramatic took place at on an oil patch on the landing platform Ballyshane, near Whitegate, on the night and was subsequently treated in the of Saturday February 1st. To many of a Mercy Hospital. Unfortunately, all hope of former generation, especially from the re-floating the Irish Plane had to be aban- Ballycotton area, that year of 1947 was doned and she was declared a total loss. often referred to as 'The Year of the 'Plane.' The 7,250-ton-vessel Irish Plane One of the many stories subsequently under Captain S.G. Hickman, on a voy- told in Irish Shipping about the Irish Plane age from Swansea to Cork, developed a grounding concerned an officer who was steering defect as she was buffeted by reported to have been asleep in his cabin mountainous seas and gale force winds. at the time and was suddenly awakened The vessel was struck by the full force of by the jolt as the ship struck the rocks on the gale some two hours out from Cork which she became wedged. Describing and started to drift and, without her lights, the incident, he said: "I jumped out of my two anchors were thrown out to prevent bunk and looked out the porthole and her going ashore. when I saw a cow staring in at me I knew there was something wrong!" Wind and sea proved too much for the email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Christmas with the Aliens

Midleton CBS Primary Múinteoir Andrea's 1st class put on a superb production of a play 'Christmas What a difference a couple of weeks You open up the box and see, with the Aliens'. makes! It's hard to see all the wonderful A tiny, golden, shining key. and warm gatherings of December in our Where to put it? What is it for? Full of songs and great performances, school - social distant plays, musicals, Could it open a secret door? this was recorded live and place up on and the First Holy Communion - and not youtube! feel that they are somehow from another You've decided, you'll make it there, planet! To visit Santa's hidden lair. You face great snow and wind and rain, Hopefully this new lockdown with be short The journey's caused you lots of pain. lived, and with the vaccine and Lá Fhéile Bríde and longer days, that we'll all be But now you're here, you walk right in, back in each other's company again. Santa's there sitting with his kin. You show the key, he smacks his head, ''That's the key for the garden shed!''

by Irial Cunningham

6th class in Midleton CBS made a youtube video and banner celebrating all Múinteoir Mairead's 3rd class this year did a play called The Funny Nativity. the different culture within the school and Like the other plays, it went out live through Zoom! The boys were brilliant! how they say, 'Happy Christmas!' Our Special Video Message To You All Rigney Bros in Cork Win Here in Midleton CBS Primary School we are so very proud of our multicultural community. In our school alone we have Best Online Marketing in families from over 25 different countries. This has enriched our school with a Car Dealership Awards diverse and exclusive school community. Christmas Jumper Day We pride ourselves on promoting an envi- Rigney Bros in Dungourney, Co. Cork tional marketing in the car industry. ronment where we embrace diversity and have received an award for Best Online Rigney Bros scooped the prestigious A December Holy Communion incorporate the ideas and cultural back- Marketing in Munster. The dealership is 'Best Online Marketing' Award based on The boys in Múinteoir Mairead and grounds of those around us. We are amongst the winners of the 2020 Car the quality and visibility of their online Múinteoir Eoin's classes had waited always looking for ways to celebrate what Dealership Awards which are hosted by presence which utilises new technology patiently for this day! makes us unique and special. These are CarsIreland.ie and Ulster Bank's and provides user-friendly online cus- opportunities for us as a school communi- Lombard to recognise and reward excep- tomer service. Their First Holy Communion among the ty to learn from one another in a very real Christmas lights and carols of December. way. It was different, but an atmospheric and Christmas is just one of those times! It is warm occasion. a perfect time to find out about the differ- ences and similarities we share when it A shout out to Father Jim for helping comes to celebrating this very special make it such a memorable and enjoyable time of year. experience, and Múinteoir Eoin for pro- This Christmas as a way of highlighting all viding the music. And of course, all the the different countries represented in our boys for their art that brightened up the school 6th Class set about recording a church for all the families to enjoy. video message for you all. They wanted to incorporate all the languages from all An Chéad Nollaig the different countries These ranged from An geimhreadh a bhí ann. Bhí Muire ag Irish to Polish to Lámh (an Irish sign lan- súil le páiste. Thaistil Muire agus Iósaf go guage programme). Beithil chun a bpáirt a ghlacadh sa We are so very proud of them all for the daonáireamh. Bhí na hóstáin plódaithe le work they have done in highlighting daoine. Chaith said an oíche sa stábla. Christmas in this very special way. We Rugadh an leanbh Íosa sa mháinséar. really hope you enjoy their video. Bhí na haoirí ag tabhairt aire do na https://youtu.be/DUtA_alIJAI caoirigh ar sliabh. Ach, go tobann, chonaic said réalt ag lonradh sa spéir. Príomhoide Niamh Bernie Coleman and Helen Murphy pictured with the award Chuala siad na haingil ag canadh. "Ailliliú, rugadh Íosa sa mháinséar," arsa A Christmas Carol na haingil. Lean na haoirí na haingil go Múinteoir Eoin's 3rd/4th class put on a dtí an stábla. Bhí siad ar bís! Thug siad production of the Charles Dicken's clas- bronntanais d'Íosa. Bhí bó agus asal ina sic, A Christmas Carol. lúi in aice leis an mháinséar. Fada uaidh, bhí na trí ríthe ar a gcapall. This fantastic performance went out live Ach, go tobann, chuala siad na haingil ag through Zoom. canadh. "Ailliliú, rugadh Íosa sa mháin- séar," arsa na haingil. Chonaic siad solas geal sa spéir. Lean siad é. Thaistil siad go dtí an stábla. Thug siad brontannais ór, túis agus miorr d'Íosa. Dhúisigh Íosa. Le Nojus (Rang a Cúig)

The Lost Key You wake on Christmas Day and find A toy that Santa left behind. It isn't yours, it has no name, It's not doll, it's not a game. Here Marley is visiting old Scrooge! email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 STRANGE SEASON AHEAD FOR POINT TO POINTS WITHOUT SPECTATORS The Point to Point Season in the usual to run a point to point safely and cost- been very high so far all the meetings Sun 17 Killeagh circumstances would be well underway at effectively. The in-depth and detailed doc- held in the autumn & the IHRB are keen Sat 24 Dungarvan Farmers this stage with meetings at Lisgoold & ument broke down for every stakeholder to keep this to a high standard. Sun 31 United Hunt (F) Carrigtwohill Aghabullogue done and complete and we outlining their own responsibility in With Killeagh Point to Point being held FEBRUARY should be looking forward to massive attending point to points. this Sunday January 17th, the local com- Sun 7 West Waterford (F) Tallow crowds descending to Killeagh this week- mittee have been emphasizing the same Sun 14 Avondhu (F) Knockanard end. However, as with many sporting The autumn point to point season got on their social media pages declaring the Sun 21 Duhallow (F) Kildorrery events over the past nine months or so, under way in October with full restrictions meeting as a 'Non-Public Event' and not Sun 28 Carbery (F) Bandon this weekend's fixture at Carrigarostig being applied from flag fall. There has to turn up to the meeting as entry will be MARCH and many events in the future will remain been health screenings for every refused without the required documenta- Sat 6 West Waterford (F) Lismore behind closed doors. attendee including trainers, jockeys, offi- tion. Sun 14 Kilworth & Araglen (H) Ballyarthur cials of the meeting, local committee Sun 21 Duhallow (F) Liscarroll The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board members directly involved in the running With 21 meetings left in the season Sun 28 United Hunt (F) Ballynoe (IHRB) along with their colleagues in of the meeting all answering questions in before the final fixture at Kinsale on May Wed 31 Killeagh (H) Inch Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have played a accordance with Public Health to avoid 29th & 30th, there will be many good APRIL crucial role for the past seven months to the spread of Covid-19 throughout the horses turn out on the traditional Cork & Sun 4 Waterford (F) Curraghmore get the sport up and running. They have community. No catering facilities, no Waterford circuit over the coming weeks Sun 11 Duhallow (F) Dromahane been led by IHRB Medical Officer Dr. bookmakers & crucially, no spectators to & months. Sun 18 Doneraile (H) Dromahane Jennifer Pugh who has been a leading give local committees the gate money to Sun 25 Killeady (H) Dromahane light in the sport in showing how to run a pay for the expenses of running the meet- As with many sporting events, it is a mat- MAY race meeting in a very safe manner with a ing. ter of playing the waiting game before Sun 2 Muskerry (F) Dromahane massive limitation on numbers of people point to point venues may reopen their Sun 3 Muskerry (F) Dawstown allowed to attend meetings both at race- The IHRB are keen to emphasize the fact gates to the public and welcome specta- Sun 9 United Hunt (F) Bartlemy tracks & at point to points. that no Spectators will be allowed in the tors back in once again. Sun 16 United Hunt (F) Ballindenisk area of point to point meeting without the Sat 29 South Union (F) Kinsale The IHRB in September released a 45- required paper work being complete from 2021 FIXTURE LIST Sun 30 South Union (F) Kinsale page document on the Protocols on how the relevant committees. Compliance has JANUARY A LOOK BACK ...... Killeagh Point to Point 2020

Number 4 Ballingers Corner leading them Jacob, Helen, James and Caroline Leahy with The Tobin Family Ruby, Megan, Jonathan and home in the 1st with number 6 Caletta Storm Aidan Murphy Denise

Nicholas Connors and Georgie Eames Ciara, Ciaran, Josh, Kate and Eabha Abbie, Jessica and Annabelle O'Connor

Killian O'Sullivan, Finn Russell with Cathal Eimear O'Regan with Ellie Walsh Paudie and Phyl Kearney and Brendan O'Sullivan email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 STAY WARM THIS WINTER!

Why warm houses for the elderly are important

WHEN the weather outside is cold, management of a home. If you have living in an old house can be uncom- an old boiler and are looking to fortable. This is particularly the case upgrade, consider a heat pump. These for those of an older generation. are electrical devices which convert As we age, our immune systems dete- energy from the air outside into use- riorate. Cold and damp housing can ful heat. lead to increased sickness, including respiratory problems, colds and even This happens in the same way a hypothermia. fridge extracts heat from its inside. They are very economical to run in Therefore, in colder weather, keeping well-insulated houses. yourself in a warm environment with good air quality is essential to staying Houses constructed after 2005 are healthy. generally well insulated and have a Many older houses in Ireland are not low heat loss. This makes them heat energy efficient. They perform poorly pump ready. when compared to those built to the If you are interested in generating current building standards. In particu- your own electricity, it might be lar, rooms in older houses tend to worth considering solar electricity have drafts unless the home has panels. undergone an energy upgrade. Add up the all the areas where drafts are A domestic solar PV system consists entering your home. You could be of a number of solar panels mounted looking at the equivalent of a basket- to your roof or in your garden. It is ball-sized hole in your home. then connected into the electrical loads within your building. The recommended temperature in home living areas is 20 degrees and The other type of panel for your roof 15 to 18 degrees in hallways and bed- is a solar thermal system. They are rooms. However, oftentimes home- specially designed tubes that heat owners do not know the temperature water, which means you end up in each of their rooms. spending less on water heating bills. A good tip from SEAI is to monitor the temperature of each room by Are you still undecided on whether or placing a standard thermometer in it. not your house needs an upgrade? We You will then be able to identify cold recommend talking to a reputable spots and sources of drafts. technical advisor, architect, or BER Assessor. On average, a home loses 20% to They will be able to give guidance on 30% of its heat through the walls. the best energy upgrade suited to This is why wall insulation is the first your home. Grants for Insulation and thing a homeowner should invest in. Heating Controls are available to all owners of homes built and occupied With heating controls, you can heat before 2006. water without having to turn on the Grants for Heat Pump Systems and heating. It also allows for a split in Solar Water Heating are available to zones between upstairs and down- all owners of homes built and occu- stairs. This allows for better energy pied before 2011. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 First Holy Communions in Cobh Pupils from St Mary's NS Cobh who received their First Holy Communion in December. Fr Tom McDermott was the Celebrant email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 First Holy Communions in Cobh Pupils from St Mary's NS Cobh who received their First Holy Communion in December. Fr Tom McDermott was the Celebrant email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING JANUARY 2021 By Christy Parker she added. She revealed that the warden regularly the very least" could be deployed. sifts through bags of illegally dumped rub- The East Cork Municipal District Mr Clarke said the road would be inspect- bish around Youghal and had on several Mr Clarke said he would forward a authority availed of Microsoft Teams ed and listed for repair in due course. He occasions issued fines. "Most of these request to the council's road safety officer (MT) technology when it convened for deemed the mains leak an Irish Water people are repeat offenders", she for a speed limit for the Pilmore road, its January meeting. Similar to Zoom, issue and if it was seen to be a threat to observed. which he noted joins the R633. The MT enabled the councillors to visibly the road structure the council, as a roads request would be logged and would thus process the monthly agenda without authority, would alert the popular water Ms Mulcahy said the Tidy Towns and be included in the next speed limit review. leaving their homes. It also had the agency to the matter. Active Retirement groups were very considerable advantage of rendering active in litter picking, along with the He said the Gortroe road already had a their voices clear and coherent with Cllr. Quaide. council's "very own hard-working staff". 50 kph speed limit however. Cllr Linehan- the acoustic fallibility of the Mall Arts "That the East Cork Municipal District She hoped that additional signage recent- Foley clarified that drivers turning off the Centre's high ceiling removed from the would provide the additional €2,500 ly erected by the council would help to N25 and who are unfamiliar with the route equation. funding required to make up the cost alleviate dog fouling. The district officer seem to be he unaware of the village of an information panel commemorat- said she would be happy to talk to the crossroads. Mr Clarke said the most prac- Over-extended discussions were also ing the 1920 Midleton Ambush on the Clean Coasts Youghal group at any time. tical solution was enhanced signage to absent, with issues raised and solutions Main Street, a key event in the War of alert such motorists of what lay ahead discussed in what emerged as a shorter, Independence. This proposal was last Cllr. Quaide and e would pursue that remedy. more concentrated manner. discussed at our March 2nd 2020 meet- "Resurfacing of the Whitegate to On this occasion there were no reports, ing. In December, the Midleton & Trabolgan road by the East Cork Cllr. Linehan-Foley programmes or such additions aired with Ballinacurra Historical Society was Municipal Council is badly needed": "Update on speed calming measures the meeting predominantly devoted to the awarded a grant for 50% of the cost by The councillor said various constituents for Cross Lane and Emmet Place areas pre-submitted notices of motion. Cork County Council's Heritage Office. had expressed concern about the state of of Youghal": This information panel - which would be the route. Mr Clarke replied that the The councillor said a considerable The participants were: Cork County vandal proof and age resistant - would be county council had conducted various amount of people had approached her Council senior executive Seán a significant marker of Midleton's heritage "drainage maintenance and routine with concerns about speeding in the area. O'Callaghan, senior executive roads and would enhance the tourism potential repairs" on the route, with "more of the engineer Dave Clarke, district engineer of the town: same" likely in the coming years. Mr Clarke responded that the council's Paul Murray, municipal district officers See elsewhere in this issue for report on Meanwhile a planning application for roads office had examined the road Helen Mulcahy and Geraldine O'Connell, this item. Aghada-Rostellan-Whitegate sewerage (which runs parallel to the main street and Cathaoirleach Michael Hegarty (FG) and scheme had been lodged, with a lot of so is often chosen as a 'rat run' option) Cllrs Mary-Linehan Foley (Ind), Susan Cllr. Quaide pipe laying in store for Whitegate village and found the main area of contention McCarthy (FG,), Danielle Twomey (SF), That representatives of the East Cork and out the Trabolgan road. He didn't was actually on Ashe Street, which was a Liam Quaide (Green Party) and Ann Municipal Council would meet with the have a time frame for the work but felt the narrow stretch between Windmill Hill and Marie Ahern (FF). Clean Coasts Youghal volunteer group council would be urging Irish Water to the Gaol Steps. to see how best the group can system- proceed without undue delay. Notices of Motion atically reinforce the Council's waste At the further end, Emmet Place had a 30 In the absence of Cllr Collins, a pro- collection work and address chronic The engineer also mentioned that the kph speed limit was in effect and posal by the chairman that the council- illegal dumping in particular areas of council had recently undertaken "exten- motorists driving inappropriately there lor's motions be "moved" (adopted) the town and its environs: sive repairs", through the velocity patcher was a matter for Garda attention. He con- was unanimously agreed. Cllr. Cllr Quaide said the Youghal Clean in Whitegate village, "with a view to get- tinued that Emmet Place led to 'the Nook Collins's motions were as follows: Coasts group were "doing invaluable ting another few years out of the existing Lane' (Church Street), which was an i) "That this Municipal Council lend its beach-cleans and litter-picks around road surface". Once Irish Water had com- example of shared space and was support to Cork Council's proposal, call- Youghal since 2017" and "very much pleted its major infrastructure scheme, designed to encourage slow speed. ing on the Department of Finance to pro- appreciate the co-ordination they have the council would endeavour to bring the vide lottery funding for major improve- had with the Council". roads in the area to a high standard. In recent times the narrow confines of ments to footpaths, tree surgery plus pub- Ashe Street have made national head- lic lighting in Ballyannon Wood, Midleton, In recent months however the group had Cllr. Linehan-Foley lines after cars twice crashed into the with security measures, thus converting been encountering "a demoralising recur- "Asking for solar lighting on same house and lorries have become the area, to yet another splendid and rence of chronic dumping in particular Boardwalk as it's such a great amenity wedged. It is a passageway where secure attraction for tourist and native". areas". Pilmore beach was one such and is used day and evening and win- pedestrians are regularly compelled to location, while the boardwalk extension ter time can be dangerous": stand tight against the wall to let cars ii) "That this Council request the Minister route was strewn with "construction mate- Cllr Linehan-Foley emphasised that the pass. for Finance to amend the Valuation Act, rial, including nails and plastic ties". boardwalk -both the original and extend- 2001 to allow the business community to Elsewhere, there was a big problem with ed structures- was particularly hazardous The engineer said the council was seek- improve the fronts of their shops, without dog-fouling on the Golf Links Road "and not just for the elderly or those with dis- ing funding under the "Road Safety excess increases in valuation". behind certain buildings in town" he com- abilities but for "anyone using it" after Funding Initiative" (formerly 'Low Cost plained. The group was keen to meeting dark. She acknowledged that electricity Saving Scheme'). Its design office had iii) "That Local Authorities be empowered with council staff" to discuss jointly could not be used to light the way as that been briefed and would be advancing a to deal with the nuisance and odours addressing these issues. would contradict the boardwalk's status design for the area which would traffic caused by vehicles carrying offal and as an eco facility. calming along with relocating and replac- other offensive material, through urban Cllr Linehan-Foley recalled that an appeal ing a boundary wall. He didn't anticipate areas, in order, that the matter be dealt had been issued to the council's environ- Amidst broad support for the motion Mr any positive news in the immediate future with more effectively and efficiently, as mental department to send the litter war- O'Callaghan considered it one that the but was hopeful the funding would be pro- requested by many residents affected". den to Pilmore. She next asked if the county council would investigate. vided. Once funding was assured, he Clean Coasts Ballynamona group had "Obviously there are ecological consider- would brief the councillors in advance of Cllr. McCarthy met their Youghal counterparts, as she ations and safety considerations", he sur- the plans going to public consultation, to "That immediate repairs be made to felt it would be mutually beneficial. She mised. That probably rules out candles enable them to "engage with representa- improve the condition of the road (L- considered the Ballynamona activists to too. tions in a knowledgeable manner", he 7653-0) adjacent to Ballintotas Castle. be "at the top of their game" and said they said. Also, to ensure Irish Water repair the "work through the environmental depart- Cllr. Linehan-Foley main water leak reported last ment as well as through the municipal dis- "Can we look at speed limits on Cllr Ahern November in order to ensure repairs trict". Pilmore Road and Gortroe leading "That the council erect barriers on the achieve the best standard": down to the beach. Residents have R627 by "The Glen" outside Cllr McCarthy said there had been some Regarding Pilmore beach, Ms Mulcahy contacted me on above?": Dungourney Village from Dungourney improvements on the roadway recently, said the litter warden had indeed visited The councillor described motorists driving to Midleton where the ditch has fallen for which she thanked the roads engineer. the locality and had unearthed sufficient at "unbelievable" speed said the situation away and look at the road verges from Nonetheless it was still a "very, very bad" evidence to enable a litter fine to be had gone "beyond a joke" especially with Dungourney Village to Clonmult road and "a lot more needs to be done", issued to an individual. The offender had a lot of people walking those roads nowa- Village". she stressed. "Its horrendous actually", "admitted their guilt" and paid the fine. days. She hoped increased signage, "at The councillor said matters were particu- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING JANUARY 2021 larly bad near the GAA pitch on the greater involvement with how they are Department of Education for funding, bins, they will use them", she argued. Dungourney road, where the road had going to proceed with the project. Cllrs recalling that the Department had "given "We have serious issues with the lack of "given way" in patches, effectively pre- Hegarty and McCarthy concurred, along a commitment" to implement safety bins that have been removed in the venting two cars to pass by without one with everyone else. measures on the approach to the school Midleton area in recent years and I am veering into the verge. Clrl Hegarty in when it was being built. Mr Clarke didn't appealing (for their return)". Ms Mulcahy support, said the roadway by Coillte lands Cllr. Hegarty dismiss the idea but "wouldn't be opti- commented that dog litter can equally be on the Midleton side of Dungourney had "Flooding at Mogeely village to be mistic at all" on it at this late stage! placed in 'ordinary' bins as in specific been collapsed for up to seven years at attended to. Also as promised and Nonetheless Cllr Hegarty, nothing if not receptacles. least. committed to over 2 years ago an optimist, believed it would still be Ballymacoda village adjacent to the appropriate to as the Department to hon- Cllr Twomey, in support, said her young Mr Clarke said he would investigate the residence of Noel/Mary O' Driscoll and our its long awaited commitment. "And daughters had to be watched very care- situation in regard to the road verges from Ger/Deirdre Finn": the Cork Education and Training Board", fully the weekend previous as the family Dungourney to Clonmult and would also Cllr Hegarty said the first part of the he added for good measure. encountered huge levels of dog litter on refer the Glen to the roads design office. motion referred to "the Castlemartyr side Midleton's new pontoon walk. He described the Glen as "a legacy road" of Dairygold and also at the greenway Cllr Hegarty also suggested that in the with a low masonry wall alongside it that crossing", whereby pedestrians were interests of keeping the issue "moving" Cllr Quaide spoke of visiting Kilkenny was probably damaged. The would be being compelled to walk onto the road to and to assist with the quest for funding, it over Christmas and a very long, scenic repaired, while a crash barrier being avoid the floods. should be deferred also to the county walk into the town was "almost free from erected would be "subject to a design council's director of services for roads. litter". He cited "a large number of bins" assessment". The first aspect was acknowledged but This was agreed. being available. He accepted tha public not further addressed, but in regard to the bins were likely to attract household Cllr. Ahern. second part, Mr Murray interceded that Cllr. Hegarty waste but reasoned that without the bins "The council address the current con- there was a drain beside the Finn's place "Road repairs on roads from Garryvoe it was likely to "end up in a ditch some- dition of road L7877-1 in Ballymacoda. and he would investigate if it was blocked. Beach to Ballybutler and on to where" anyway. This has become a popular route for Cllr Hegarty reminded him that the prob- Kilcredan School": walkers and it is currently impassable lems there had been "ongoing since the The councillor described a section of the Amidst wide support for Cllr McCarthy's and dangerous": road was surface dressed". He added road towards Garryvoe cemetery as hav- request, Cllr Ahern alarmingly reported Cllr Ahern described the route as a popu- that a promise to resolve problems ing been "eaten away" and someone had that the lack of bins was so bad that peo- lar "loop" amongst walkers but presently around the O'Driscoll property had been painted the surrounds yellow and put a ple who had placed their dog's fouling into very difficult to negotiate. She had tied made over two years ago and remained cone there! Further on, towards bags were now throwing those bags on walking it in wellingtons herself and had unfulfilled. Both jobs were to be done in Ballybutler, there was "a serious amount the street and "particularly up around St "nearly slipped back down it five or six tandem, he said. Mr Murray said he would of potholes" on what was a school bus Brigid's Primary School". For some rea- times". With many people out walking see it was resolved. run. Mr Murray promised to resolve the son the birds were then "picking at the nowadays, even temporary repairs on the matter. bags" and spreading the scourge, with road or on the dyke on the side of it, might Cllr. Hegarty one section of footpath almost impassa- stop the water from flowing down it, she "Update on implementation and con- Any Other Business (AOB): ble at times. urged. struction of a footpath from Cllr McCarthy severely criticised "the lack Summerfield Cross to Pobalscoil of litter bins in the Midleton area". The Cllr Hegarty meanwhile stressed that For his part, Mr Clarke understood that Youghal": issue, which has featured regularly at there as an onus on dog walkers and oth- the area had "not operated as a road for The councillor said the issue was repeat- meetings, had been the subject of an e- ers to act responsibly when it came to lit- maybe 30 years" and so wasn't sure how edly being raised at the school's board of mail from a Mr Shane Dorgan, ter. He mentioned visiting Garryvoe that much priority the roads section would management meetings, as it had also at Castleknock, to all councillors. morning and seeing overflowing bins, afford it! He accepted that people might many previous municipal district meet- with further waste stacked beside them. walk it as a link to another road, adding ings. Cllr McCarthy spoke of her family visiting "It was absolutely horrific", he recalled that major works that had been complet- the local walking facilities over Christmas and pleaded with people not to bring rub- ed on Church Lane had probably encour- Cllr Linehan-Foley recalled that she had and encountering various types of litter, bish home rather than leave it adjacent to aged people to walk the area. He won- passed written commitments from not least the ominously ever-present dog full bins. dered if there was any community group landowners to the county council, fouling. interested in conducting works such as a expressing their willingness to donate Cllr Twomey raised the issue of "a leak on trail creation. land free of charge for a footpath. She She understood there were staff & main- the road outside Cloyne church on Tower believed action was needed "before tenance time considerations but she Road". She had contacted Irish Water The engineer explained that surface something bad happens". would like, at least, bins in which specifi- and asked that the engineer might visit water from the improved road had always cally to deposit dog litter to be made the spot or also contact the water agency. gone down the L7877-1, which was Mr Clarke said that, as had been stated in available. "The reality is, if people have Mr Clarke took note. maybe one reason why it was in poor previous discussions, the cost of provid- condition. "There may not be a solution to ing the footpath down the New Line from that surface water", he advised. He was Pobalscoil to Summerfield Cross was Last ship of the year for further concerned that if the road was "quite a significant" and the project was cleared, the surface water might go else- not something that could have been con- where and "cause issues for residents sidered from the municipal district's own 2020 at Youghal harbour further on towards the coast road". He footpath programme. Sourcing the funds would examine it but it would be of lower for the work would "continue to be a chal- priority than other roads. lenge", he cautioned, but the recently inaugurated Active Travel initiative, which Cllr Hegarty meanwhile congratulated the offered substantial finances, provided engineer and workers for doing "an excel- hope. lent job" on the Church Lane/Monagoul road restoration. The engineer proceeded that the coun- cil's roads design sector had examined Cllr. Ahern the route. It was presently "progressing "That this council ask representatives designs" with a view to deciding the most from Eirgrid to our next meeting to dis- appropriate design and subsequently a cuss that this welcomed project will be more accurate cost estimate and an indi- done without any major disruption to cation of what land takes would be need- roads and services in the laying of ed would emerge. The lower end of the cabling from Youghal to New Line, he indicated grew quite narrow, Last shipment of steel for the year 2020 at Youghal harbour.The vessel WILSON Carrigtwohill": involved steep ground and a stream and GDANSK is a General Cargo Ship built in 1993 (27 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Barbados. The vessel departed on the 29th December Cllr Ahern said it was "a transport issue" would be "quite challenging". 2020 for Immingham in the UK. History was in the making because the UK will and a meeting to express their concerns no longer be part of the EU from 31st december 2020. The public road running from the outset might give councillors Cllr Linehan-Foley suggested asking the parallel to the quayside was recently resurfaced by the Cork County Council. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 YARA - Monthly News Cork County Council Announces We would like to wish everybody a very the new year. €1.8 million Fund for Community happy, healthy and safe new year. Looking back on 2020 YARA had a great During the month of November, we sup- year and despite the lockdown we had ported the Meals on Wheels fundraising and Voluntary Groups numerous events and activities. drive and thanks to the generosity of our Following a challenging year for the carried out by community groups under members we raised €660.00. Well done community and voluntary sector, Cork this scheme. The Council's Community We would like to say a special thank you to all our members! County Council is delighted to Fund supports many worthwhile projects to all our members who continue to sup- announce funding to the value of over and initiatives every year and I am port the Association and contribute their €1.8million to support local communi- delighted to announce that this support time so willingly. ties in 2021. The Council's Community will continue in 2021. This year's fund will January is that time of year when we Fund Scheme provides financial sup- be a lifeline to many groups, following the again renew our subscriptions for YARA. port to a range of groups and organi- many challenges that the Covid-19 pan- Our annual fee for this year will remain at sations right across the county and demic has posed for our communities". €15 per person and an eye watering €25 opened for applications on Monday, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, per couple - fantastic value for all the January 11th. Tim Lucey, noted that this is Cork County events and activities we organise over Council's seventh year providing the the year. We will be sending out a mem- The scheme is administered locally by Community Fund Scheme, bership form to all our members next the Council's eight Municipal Districts and "In 2021 we are making over €1.8million week, but we would also welcome new provides financial assistance to a wide available to communities through our members - adults only need apply! variety of community, sporting and volun- General Municipal Allocation. Cork tary organisations under three distinctive County Council's annual commitment to Just over twelve months ago YARA fund types; the Capital Fund, Community supporting community and voluntary became the local agents for the Seniors Helen Coen presenting to Richard Lane Contract and the Amenity Fund. Each groups across the county has never been Alert Scheme - a government run scheme year, these funding schemes support a more important. I am delighted to confirm that provides personal emergency alarms Finally, remember that during the lock- range of projects and initiatives, such as that despite the challenges of Covid-19, for senior citizens. down our YARA support group is avail- supporting the work of Tidy Towns groups we are able to continue to provide signifi- The scheme is managed by Helen Coen, able for members who may need help - and Community Associations, as well as cant financial support to our communities and we have now organised over 100 this includes grocery runs, books through providing much needed assistance for this year and in doing so, a welcome installations. To celebrate this great the library, or emergency maintenance local infrastructural works and sports and boost for our towns and villages". achievement Helen was presented with a work, or you can always call us just to leisure facilities. surprise floral bouquet by Chair Phyllis have a chat… Application details and guidelines for the Foley. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary scheme will be available online at If you have any interesting news or ideas, Linehan Foley, welcomed the announce- www.yourcouncil.ie from Monday YARA members were again invited to please send them to - info@youghalac- ment of the 2021 fund, noting that Cork January 11th 2021 and will close at 4pm take part in the The Winter Solstice on the tive.ie - also visit our Facebook page for communities have demonstrated huge on Friday February 19th 2021. Further shortest day of the year, December 21st. our regular updates and where you can resilience and innovation over the past information, including contact details for The event took place in Green Park and comment or post your own items... year, your local Municipal District Office are the Witches of Youghal celebrated in the YARA … Be active but stay "I am continually impressed by the works available at www.corkcoco.ie time-honoured ceremony which marks safe…... the "return of the light" and the arrival of LEVEL 5 LOCKDOWN CHANGES AT YOUGHAL CREDIT UNION! During the current Level 5 Lockdown, the branch is deep cleaned on Youghal Credit Union has implemented Wednesday afternoons and the next some changes in their operations in order team works Thursday, Friday and to protect the health and wellbeing of their Saturday. Unfortunately, there are less members and staff, their families, friends staff in the branches so they would appre- and the community. ciate member’s patience at this time.

OPENING HOURS All Members Services are available to In lieu of recent government announce- members both online and in their branch- ments, they adjusted their opening hours es. whereby their Youghal branch will close from 1-2pm each full day and their ONLINE ACCESS If members wish not to Killeagh branch open on Friday evenings come to the branches during the lock- only from 5.00–8.00pm. down, there are several options to access Phyllis Foley presenting to Helen Coen They will adhere to the new opening their accounts remotely, namely times and plan on remaining open for as 1. Online Banking via desktop or the YCU long as it is safe to do so, so they can App, A PIN can be issued to member via ensure their members have access to text to their mobile, next day post or col- their funds when they need them. lect from the counter in their Youghal branch, this will give a member full BRANCHES Youghal Credit Union will access to their accounts. 2. They have continue to practice social distancing in introduced a full Online Loan Application all their branches, disinfecting all public Process via members’ online bank areas on a regular basis with members accounts, this means members do not having access to hand sanitising at both need to come to the branch to apply for a entry and exit points. As part of the loan. 3. They have also introduced Online changes, the team in the Youghal branch Card Payment where members can make has been split in two, whereby each team payments to their accounts even without works 3 days consecutively, one team online banking without the need to come works Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, into the branches. East Cork News & Advertiser We are delighted to receive support from Youghal Credit Union and our shot shows Tommy Crowley presenting a copy of the YARA 2021 calendar to Kieran Quinn. email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Glenbower Woods, Killeagh to Cobh Tidy Towns benefit from Town & Village A few hardy volunteers and TY students require funding to progress. Ideas such Renewal Scheme Funding out on Saturday morning keeping on top as new perennial flower and shrub dis- of things. Bishops Road cleared mechan- plays at entrances, name and information The Department of Rural and Community positive impact of these additions will ically of kerbside weeds on both sides signs, large scale new painting projects, Development has announced successful benefit those who live and work in these and litter picked along near Kennedy Pier, Traditional shop front enhancements and projects to receive funding under the communities, as well as those who will Newtown and Rushbrooke Hill. other one-off projects will be considered. 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. visit County Cork in the future." Don't forget to spread the word about Expenditure on operating and on-going Cork County Council is delighted to have our "Cobh Pride of Place Bursary" for activities will not be eligible for funding. been awarded €683,690 under the Chief Executive of Cork County Council, 2021. Priority will be given to those who have scheme, which will support the delivery of Tim Lucey, noted that the Town and National Tidy Towns recognises the not received the Bursary before. six projects across the county including Village Renewal Scheme is a key annual efforts made by communities who work Please submit a detailed description of Glenbower Woods, Killeagh. funding stream, essential for delivering together to get things done. The Tidy your idea along with the location and pho- improvement works across the county, Towns competition encompasses: tographs of the planned project and an When submitting proposals, Cork County "Town and Village Renewal funding is a Residential, streetscape and public estimate of cost along with contact Council was cognisant of the impacts of key element in the delivery of projects spaces Nature, Biodiversity and Green details.It is envisaged that projects will Covid-19 on communities and will seek to that enhance quality of life for our resi- spaces Sustainability and environmental not be 100% funded by this scheme but address some of the key issues identified dents and visitors. We have already seen initiatives Community building and a voluntary labour and involvement of resi- over the past number of months, includ- significant investment in Cork County sense of a pride in where we live and dents will be highly rated in choosing ing the importance of high quality outdoor over the past number of months through work. which projects are successful in receiving recreational space and the need to facili- the "Town and Village Accelerated Sometimes it is just a lack of money that a bursary. tate remote working, ensuring our towns Measures" scheme in response to Covid- stands in the way of ideas becoming real- The project must be close to completion and villages are even better environ- 19. I would like to thank the Department ity and Cobh Tidy Towns may be able to by 10th May 2021 so that it can be includ- ments to live and work in. of Rural and Community Development for assist. ed in Cobh's 2021 Tidy Towns Entry. their continued support and look forward We are seeking proposals from residen- Closing date for applications is 24th Welcoming the funding announcement, to seeing the results of this recent round tial areas/streets/estates, Community January 2021. Please forward your The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr of funding." Groups or businesses for projects that entries or any queries to cobhtidy- Mary Linehan Foley commented, will make a difference in their area which [email protected] "I would like to thank each of the commu- The Town and Village Renewal Scheme nity groups that expressed interest in this is a key initiative under the Government's year's scheme and congratulate those Action Plan for Rural Development and is JOHN RETIRES who have been successful in receiving part of the Government's Project Ireland funding. These projects will provide huge 2040 Rural Regeneration Programme. It's the end of an era for Cobh Tidy benefits to our towns and villages; the Towns. After almost 6 years with Cobh Tidy Towns on both TUS and CE place- ments, John Pierce has retired. John was everything that we could hope Cobh 10 for in a participant - hardworking, diligent, punctual, obliging and above all showed We just wanted to let you all know we are things are safe enough and the green pride in his work, in the town of Cobh and still here, still hoping, still planning and light is given, we will be back with news of Cobh Tidy Towns contribution to making still keeping everything crossed for a race when the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 can Cobh a great place to live in and to visit. at some point in 2021. be held. Continue to stay safe everyone We want to assure you all that as soon as Thank you John. We wish John a long and happy retire- ment. For now there have been no appli- cations to fill his position. If anyone is eli- gible and interested in joining us on a CE scheme placement please get in touch. BURNT TOAST I burned the toast again this morning An opening whence respite appeared A wholemeal crisis without warning As beans came sliding in a blob My multi-seeded, 'high in fibre' Into the pot upon the hob Cindered by a fickle timer Into the pot the beans I poured A fickle timer I had turned I lit the jet, my spirits soared To bring me slices bronzed, not burned The bean sauce rose; I heard it splutter But having heard the toaster's rack While I arranged the toast with butter I turned to find they'd popped up black The toast with butter I arranged They'd popped up black; my breakfast Then poured the beans; now all had charred changed! Not crisply crumbed, but blackened hard The hostile taste being nullified Too tarnished to be overlaid Upon the toast with beans applied Beneath a spread of marmalade With beans applied that blackened wheat Not marmalade of bitter spread I'm pleased to say was fit to eat Nor golden honey spilled instead And nurtured by necessity Nor layers of jam, could ever bring Fulfilled the need inside of me Salvation to that cindered thing I burned the toast again this morning That cindered thing that was hell bent A wholemeal crisis, without warning On hindering my nourishment But solace came by trusted means, Must never be allowed to win Thank goodness for a tin of beans. I vowed, while reaching for a tin Christy Parker And reaching for that tin I seared email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 In Youghal at Crowley's Service Station Our first weekly Clashmore - Kinsalebeg and Youghal Post Office. [there will be no GAA Club Lotto draw of 2021 took place West Waterford Notes door to door collections due to level 5 lock on Monday night [January 4th ] We had down ]A big thank you to everyone for no match four winners for our Jackpot, so New Year Greetings Sympathy your support last week. next week the Jackpot goes to €3700. We As we begin 2021 I would like to take this West Waterford Hunt wishes to extend had no match three winner - so our opportunity to wish all of you our readers, deepest sympathy to Terry Sloane, on the Sympathy; Our deepest and heartfelt match three prize for next week will be a very happy New Year. death of his mother Mrs Ellen [Nellie] sympathy is extended to Geraldine €120. The draw numbers this week were Sloane Glenawilling Ballymacoda, who Scanlon Clashmore on the death of her 6, 19, 20, 31 "Comhghairdeas". died on Monday December 28th. Ar dheis brother Michael (Snowy) Fitzgerald of Our next draw which takes place on Heartiest congratulations to Róisín O' De go raibh a hanam dilis. Leigh Ring, Snowy died peacefully at his Monday January 11th - You can buy your Halloran, Kilgabriel, and John Teahan, home on December 22nd . Son of the late tickets in any of our local shops or online Rathpeacon, who announced their Clashmore and Kinsalebeg Seamus and mother Josie and brother of at Clubforce Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA. engagement over the festive season. Community Council - Lockdown the late Ann, Snowy will be so dearly Tickets €2 per line or 3 lines for €5. Love and best wishes to you both from Older people over 70 and people with missed by his broken hearted family his Thanks to all of you for your continued your families and friends. medical conditions are strongly advised loving partner Brid, daughter Sinead and support not to leave home at the moment. If you her partner Mike, son Seamus, brothers Death Martin [Marty] O Mahony need help collecting prescriptions or gro- Thomas, Liam, Pat, James and Anthony, Clashmore & Piltown Parish Christmas With great sadness we record the death ceries, ring your local contact [names and sisters Maura and Geraldine, sisters-in- Newsletter which occurred peacefully, in the tender numbers below] or the Waterford City and law, brothers-in-law, aunts, nieces, We would like to take this opportunity to care of staff at Mid West Regional County Council helpline 1800 250 185 : nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, thank Fr Milo and Fr Phillip for our Hospital, Limerick, on January 2nd 2021 Vicky Wesley, Kinsalebeg 086 107 1366 his many friends neighbours work col- Christmas Masses and all who made our of Mr Martin [Marty] O Mahony late of Bridget Keane, Ardsallagh 087 261 0168 leagues at home, Chicago and London. Churches look beautiful for Christmas. Monatrea West, Kinsalebeg, Ger Byrne, Kilmeedy 086 257 8741; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Thanks to all who help in keeping our Predeceased by his parents Martin and Marie Mansfield, Ballycurrane 086 852 at this sad and difficult time. Ar dheis de Parish together and running smoothly - Alice, his sisters Phil and Nellie and his 5694; Anna Foley, Coolbagh 085 720 go raibh anam. the Priests, Committees, Altar Servers, brother Maurice, our thoughts and 4004; Ithel McKenna Upper Piltown 086 Readers, our Extra ordinary Eucharist prayers are with Marty's brother Paddy 821 8078; Jackie Fox, Clashmore 086 Death of Cornelius (Con) Ryan Ministers, our Organist and Choir. To all (Youghal), sister Nora O'Riordan 885 8187; Roxanne O'Connell Clashmore The death has occurred of Con Ryan who helped with the flowers, cleaning, (Carrigtwohill), his nieces, especially 086 157 8922; Maria Scanlon Cobh, Co Cork, brother of the late Christy Graveyards and many others who work in Margaret [McGrath] her husband Tom Ballinaclash,087 790 2943 Ryan Ballyheeney Clashmore . Con died the background, thank you all very much. and her family Leona and Keith McGrath peacefully at CUH on Monday January As we face in to yet another lockdown Kinsalebeg , his nephews, his brother-in- Clashmore Ramblers - Split the Pot 4th Con will be so sadly missed by his and all Masses have been cancelled until law John his sister-in-law Hetty, his Congratulations to Matt O Rourke loving wife Dorothy, his children Niall, further notice due to the COVID pandem- cousins, relatives and many friends Clashmore who was the lucky winner of Damian, Tanya, Ashley & Orla, his grand- ic .Our Churches will remain open for pri- including staff and residents at Killeline the 11th draw in Clashmore Ramblers children Adam, Alex, Emma, Andrew, vate prayer. More than ever we need to Nursing Home, Newcastle West. Our FC fundraising "Split the Pot" Draw . Mark, Geoffrey, Abby, Lydia, Luke, Chloe, care for each other and ourselves. Here deepest sympathy to you all at this very Matt won a prize of €207 in our draw Kacey, Lexie & Zac, daughters in law in our parish Covid-19 Government and sad time which took place on Monday evening Claudine, Carmel & Sinead, sons in law HSE Guidelines are being strictly In accordance with the current COVID 19 January 4th . Enjoy your prize Matt ! Liam & Michael, brothers, sisters, broth- adhered to. Please keep our churches recommendations Marty's funeral has Christmas Split the Pot Draw Results: ers in law, sisters in law, nephews, safe for all our families and friends by taken place privately. May Marty Rest In The following are the winners of our nieces, relatives & a close circle of hand sanitising, social distancing, and Peace Special Christmas Split the Pot Draw friends. May he rest in peace wearing of masks, when you visit which took place on Decemeber 22nd Engagement - Joyce & Bailey Congratulations to: Clashmore - Kinsalebeg GAA A safe and Happy New Year to you all Congratulations and best wishes to Chris Kathlyn Kelly Carey who won 1st Prize of Lotto Results Joyce Kilmaloo, Clashmore and Marian [€500 cash ]; 2nd Prize - Sarah Roche Bailey of Villerstown on the occasion of (Nivea Hamper Kindly Sponsored by their engagement which they announced Care Plus Pharmacy Dungarvan); 3rd Congratulations Jack Murphy last weekend - what a wonderful start to Prize - Bridie Ryan (Dove Hamper); 4th 2021 all the best for the future to you both Prize - Tony O'Sullivan (Sweet Hamper); Jack Murphy hails from Dromsarane, Jack undertook a theoretical study of 5th Prize - Erin Walsh (Bottle of Midleton. A past pupil of Ballintotas compressed air generation along with an Death of Matt Mulcahy Jameson); 6th Prize - Darragh Curran National School and C.B.S. Midleton. analysis of compressor operational & per- With great sadness we record the death (Wine & Biscuits); 7th Prize - Karl Jack completed his student placement formance data to determine the factors of Kinsalebeg Farmer Matt Mulcahy Rath Fitzpatrick ( Wine & Biscuits); 8th Prize - with Ed Collins in the Engineering which impact compressor energy efficien- who died peacefully at his Home, on PJ Burke (Wine & Biscuits); 9th Prize - Operations Team at GSK Cork in 2019, cy on site. Following this, Jack developed Tuesday December 22nd . Predeceased John Whelan (Wine & Chocs); 10th Prize as part of his 3rd year of Sustainable an operating philosophy to maximise the by his sisters Mai (Kelly), Julia and his - Jonny Curran (Wine & Chocs); 11th Energy Engineering at CIT. energy efficiency of the compressed air brother Jim. Matt will be sadly missed by Prize - B.Condon (Box of Sweets & generation system which was implement- his niece Mary (Cummins), nephews Jim Chocs) Following on from this he carried out his ed using PLC control on site. and Nicholas Kelly, grandnieces, grand- A huge Thank You to everyone who sup- 4th Year project "Energy Optimisation of nephews, great grandnieces and great ported the Split the Pot Draw over the last Compressed Air at Thermo Fisher Cork" Commenting on Jack's achievement, grandnephews, his dear friends and few months your contribution is greatly in collaboration with Ed and the site. Professor Sean F. O'Leary School of neighbours May he rest in peace appreciated and all the money is going Mechanical, Electrical & Process back into the Club to upgrade the The Project has recently been awarded Engineering at CIT said: New Arrival grounds, a lot of work was done painting Overall Winner of the Engineers Ireland "Following written submission and short- Congratulations and best wishes to and cleaning the place up with plenty MEETA Student Award 2020 (The listing, listing. Jack presented his under- Elaine O Grady and Tom Hennessy of more to do and keep it in good playing Engineers Ireland MEETA division is a graduate capstone project before a distin- Hennessy Construction Clashmore on the condition for when we return to the pitch special interest group for maintenance, guished panel of leading industrial birth of their baby son a most welcome hopefully early in the new year. reliability and asset management practi- experts in the field of Asset Management baby brother for Nancy congratulations tioners.) and Maintenance competing amongst a and best wishes from all your family and We really appreciate your on going sup- very strong nationwide entry of students friends port - our next draw takes place in two The Project focused on the existing at both Undergraduate Level 8 and weeks time - €2 Per Envelopes for the water-cooled duty air compressor Masters Level 9, who presented over 2 Engagement - O’Halloran & Finn next Clashmore Ramblers FC "Split the (CP3610) and the new standby air-cooled days at the national virtual finals. A super Congratulations to former Waterford pot" are now available -You can support compressor (CP3701) which was national achievement for Jack under hurler, Clashmore's Brian O Halloran and our club and be in with a chance to win a installed in 2019. The new compressor Cork Senior Ladies Footballer Orla Finn good cash prize by putting just €2 in the CP3701 has a smaller output capacity the excellent supervision of Senior on the occasion of their engagement envelope with your name and contact than the existing duty air compressor Lecturer Chris Gibbons and for all which they announced during the week . number and put it in the draw buckets at CP3610 due to the reduction in com- involved at Thermo Fisher Cork and CIT." Best wishes to you both from all your fam- any of the following venues :In Clashmore pressed air waste distribution system Jack now works as an Energy Engineer ily and friends in Clashmore at An Siopa Nua . In Kinsalebeg at TJ'S waste on site over the last number of at Thermo Fisher Cork as part of the County Kitchen & Store & Discount Fuels years. Jacobs team. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - Remembering George Coppinger Ashlin, Architect, 1937-1921. The year 2021 will see a number of actually preserved under the cathedral! Castle in Gort, County Galway for Edward important anniversaries - first up is the Work on this, perhaps the most expen- Martyn; the O'Connell Memorial Church centenary of the battle of Clonmult in sive church built in Ireland, continued into in Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry; Newry the 20th century - by which time the firm February, then comes the centenary of Cathedral modifications, in Co. Down; of Pugin & Ashlin had long been dissolved lodges, bridges etc., at Ashford Castle, the death of Diarmuid Hurley in May. and the firm of Ashlin & Coleman had Co. Mayo; the Round Room of the The Truce came into effect in July 1921 taken over the brief. In reality it was Mansion House in Dublin; the spire of St after being negotiated by Lord Ashlin's masterpiece. His eye for a fine Eugene's Cathedral in Derry; Star of the Midleton and Eamon De Valera, to be building in a perfect setting can also be Sea Church in Ballycotton, Co. Cork; followed by the Anglo-Irish Treaty in seen in Midleton where he designed the refurbishment of the Presentation December of that year. Church of the Most Holy Rosary in 1894. Convent chapel, Youghal; Munster & The church is situated on a hill to the Leinster Bank, Midleton (now AIB). But other things happened too, including, south of the town and Ashlin's design sadly, the death of George Coppinger gives it a commanding presence over the As indicated, the above list is not exhaus- Ashlin in December 1921 following a long southern end of Main Street. When the tive. The long listing on the Dictionary of and distinguished career as an important partnership with Edward Pugin was dis- Irish Architects is almost certainly incom- Irish architect. solved in 1868, Ashlin seems to have had plete despite its size. I've barely men- two other Pugin brothers in brief partner- tioned any convents, presbyteries, hospi- from 1902 to 1904 he represented Irish George Coppinger Ashlin was born in ship with him - Peter Paul Pugin and tals he designed. Ashlin is known to have architects on the RIBA's committee on Carrigrenane House on Little Island in Cuthbert Pugin, although Ashlin seems to designed only one Protestant church and registration, undertaking 'many journeys County Cork on 28th May 1837 to John have continued the firm under his own it's a gem - the Adelaide Memorial Church solely for that purpose and at his own Mussen Ashlin JP of Rush Hill name. of the Redeemer in Myshall Co. Carlow. expense, and doubtless to his own per- Wandsworth, Surrey, and Dorinda Some have compared it to a 'miniature sonal and professional inconvenience'. Coppinger of Midleton. John M Ashlin's Ashlin cemented his links to the Pugin Salisbury Cathedral'. He also designed He was a member of both the original and Wandsworth connection is intriguing family by marrying Mary, the youngest his own private residence, St George's, in the revived Architectural Association of because the Brodricks, Viscounts daughter of AWN Pugin and sister of Killiney in Dublin. This was a red brick Ireland, to which he gave generous finan- Midleton, also originated there in the Edward Pugin. George and Mary sadly gothic fantasy, and it was for sale recent- cial support. He also belonged to the 1600s. Even more curious is the fact that had only one child who survived into ly for a mere €8.5 million. The interior of London Architectural Association and fre- John Ashlin married Dorinda in a adulthood - Miriam Francis Xavier who this house has echoes of Pugin's house quently joined its excursions, sketching Protestant ceremony some years before. went on to marry her first cousin, the in Ramsgate in Kent. and taking photographs. He acted as The Coppingers of Midleton simply didn't Midleton-born architect Stephen Martin assessor in many competitions. marry Protestants but this marriage was Ashlin in 1904. Stephen wasn't just One building which he modified was St the exception to prove the rule. George's nephew but he was also a for- Mel's Cathedral in Longford. Happily, He died, aged eighty-four, on 10 mer pupil and then a current partner in when the fire destroyed the cathedral on December 1921, just four days after the George was initially educated at the the firm of Ashlin & Coleman. Stephen Christmas Day 2009, Aslin's great portico Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed in London. College of St Servais in Liège, Belgium was also the son of George's older broth- survived undamaged. George Coppinger Ashlin was buried in and then at Oscott College near er, John Coppinger Ashlin who had set- the family plot in Glasnevin Cemetery. If Birmingham. Oscott had been designed tled first at Rock Terrace in Midleton and Although described as being 'of a quiet you get a chance, seek out his buildings by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, so then at Castleredmond House, which was and retiring disposition … with a certain when the lockdown lifts and see how one must wonder if the building has an remodelled by George to include a new inherent shyness', Ashlin played an active much his work influenced the 'look' of influence on George's decision to staircase lit by a stained glass window. role in the affairs of the architectural pro- Ireland. become an architect. In fact he a pupil of According to the late Desmond Furney, fession in Ireland. As president of the RIAI Edward Welby Pugin, son of the more who lived there, Ashlin seems also to famous Pugin. On completing his articles have designed Ardavilling House near Glenbower Wood, Killeagh granted as an architect, young George Coppinger Cloyne for the Litton family. Ashlin was taken on as a partner in Town and Village Renewal Scheme Pugin's firm and was sent to Ireland to It would be difficult to identify all of establish an Irish branch of the firm which Ashlin's architectural works in this article funding - David Stanton was busy designing Catholic churches in but it only suffices to list a number of them both Britain and Ireland, sometimes com- to show his impact on the scenery of Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Wood is pivotal in ensuring the continued pleting AWN Pugin's unfinished works. Ireland: St Mary's Church in Carrigtwohill; Stanton, has confirmed that the maintenance and development of an The firm of Pugin & Ashlin was finally SS Augustine & St John's Church, Department for Rural and Community amenity that has proved enormously pop- established in 1861 - leaving me to won- Thomas Street, Dublin; St Augustine's Development will grant funding of ular amongst locals and visitors alike. der if the red brick Rock Terrace in (Augustinian) Church, Dundalk; Church of €54,000 under its Town and Village With a range of different trails, Glenbower Midleton is one of their commissions - it the Immaculate Conception, Clonakilty; Renewal Scheme to aid Glenbower Wood can cater for a variety of outdoor was completed for a member of the St Mary Magdalen's (Dominican) Church, Wood Trail in Killeagh. activities including walking, running, Coppinger family in 1861. Drogheda; the Good Shepherd Convent mountain biking and hiking while the tran- in Sunday's Well, Cork; Church of the Under the scheme's latest tranche of quil settings are perfect for nature trips. One of the earliest works by the partner- Annunciation, Rathfarnham, Dublin; Holy funding, €54,000 will be awarded to the ship was the Church of SS Peter & Paul, Cross Church, Kenmare, County Kerry; Glenbower Wood Trail in Killeagh for the "Outdoor activities are very important in just off St Patrick Street in Cork. Initially Kilfinane Catholic church, County replacement of three of the wood's exist- contributing to the better health and well- almost all of Ashlin's work was in the Limerick; Sacred Heart Church in ing wooden bridges in addition to the being of the community, and these pro- Gothic revival style popularised by Pugin Templemore, County Tipperary; Macroom development of several wood trail maps posed works will greatly improve local Snr, but he would later develop a more Catholic Church, County Cork; the spire throughout the various tracks. amenities at a time when it is needed eclectic style to keep the commissions of St Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, most. The availability of options for under- flowing in. The masterpiece of the firm County Kerry (the body of the church was Speaking after receiving confirmation of taking local outdoor activities and excur- (and really Ashlin's masterpiece) was the designed before the Famine by his the funding from the Minister for Rural sions are constantly increasing while larg- new Cathedral of St Colman in deceased father-in-law, AWN Pugin); two and Community Development, Heather er recreational infrastructure projects Queenstown (Cobh) which required the works in Dungarvan included the Humphreys TD, Deputy Stanton said: "I such as the MY Greenway from Midleton construction of massive substructures Augustinian monastery and the Convent am certain that this announcement is very to Youghal continue apace", concluded and the 'decapitation, as it were, of the Schools; the Church of St Nicholas in welcome news for the local community in David Stanton. old Cove Bridewell, much of which is Carrrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary; Tulira Killeagh. The funding for Glenbower email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 Castlemartyr Golf Club Midleton’s Orlagh Farmer Results for Saturday 26th Dec 2020 Alan Ahern (10) 15pts CB; 3rd Ashley Gents 9 Hole Singles Stableford Walsh (6) 15pts CB; Best Gross - Gavin honoured at Sportswoman Competition Sloane 41 1st Paudi N. O'Sullivan (10) 16 pts; 2nd Awards 2020 Rower Sanita Puspure was honoured at YOUGHAL GAA NEWS The Irish Times / Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year Awards after Lotto results Run away from 2020 with Youghal she successfully defended her European 4th Jan 2021 Camogie Club!! title in Poznan, Poland. Nos3,5,19,22 No Winner Jackpot €9000 Are you fed up with 2020? Do you want to 4 x €40 cash J Byrne, M McDermott, start 2021 with the right foot forward (liter- Orlagh Farmer wins award for May Tommy and Holly, B Lane ally!), Have you plans for a new you in Cork gaelic footballer Orlagh Farmer, who 1 x €0 Voucher S Twomey Butchers 2021??? Why not join Youghal Camogie spent lockdown devising instructive and Winner Emma Geary, Sellers Prize T Club on our quest to get from the " side- fun programmes aimed at encouraging Kelly line to 5k." young girls to continue playing sport. 28th Dec 2020 Starting on January 4th, we are offering While the six-time All-Ireland winner will Jackpot €8750 No Winners Nos 10, 18, you the chance to join our 9 week running no doubt be very disappointed to lose out 28. 30; 4 X €40 Cash, R Barry, A Hogan, programme while also helping us raise to Dublin in the All-Ireland final, earlier in P Beausang, T O Leary; 1 x €40 Voucher some much needed funds for our club. the year she put lockdown to good use, Winner Samantha Swayne for K Coady, 2020 has been a tough year on us all finishing her PhD, which focusses on the Sellers Prize F Cullinane mentally, physically and for voluntary run reasons why so many young girls drop my research is that fun and enjoyment Play our club lotto online now clubs like ours, financially. We have had out of sport at an early age. www.youghalgaa.ie or in local outlets most of our normal fundraisers cancelled. are the biggest motivators for them stay- ing in sport." So hence the plan to get fit AND try get a Farmer, who's from Midleton and is a lec- Rebel Bounty draw few bob to buy slitors as well!! Sounds turer in sport education, says that while Farmer than used her research to create Tickets are now on sale for Rebels' like a plan! there are multiple reasons why an esti- Bounty, a new fundraising initiative by a series of online videos largely aimed at mated 50 per cent of young girls drift those girls, the sessions combining les- Cork GAA designed to support Cork play- So what does it involve?? away from sport, one of the major factors ers, clubs and county. The initiative offers If you sign up, you get access to a closed sons in the basic skills of football with is that they simply stop enjoying it. "It everything from dancing to Tai Chi, all a spectacular total prize fund of face book group, on this group you will could be through boredom, coaches €500,000, with one lucky club member get a guided weekly plan telling you what designed to make them both instructive being too strict, the girls just lacking con- and fun. She has, she says, been blown set to win €100,000. you have to do for the week ahead. This fidence. What came through massively in Rebels' Bounty is an initiative of Cork training can be done alone or with other away by the reaction. GAA to give clubs a significant opportuni- members of your "bubble", so you have ty to raise funds at a time when tradition- no excuse! This information will include ally fundraising has been impacted by your training plan for that week, some tips restrictions imposed to prevent the on stretching, injury prevention and some spread of COVID-19. running tips and diet advice. You will also receive a discounted rate from John Tickets for the draw cost €100 each, and Grace Physical therapy for any niggles tickets will be sold directly by your club in you may have. On this group, you will County Cork or on line at have support from other participants, you gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty. In every draw, will get to see how they are doing and there are 30 cash prizes, ranging from what obstacles they have met and over- €100 to €20,000. In April and December, come. You can help them and they can the top prize will increase to €25,000. In help you. IT CAN BE DONE AND YOU December, the bumper prize of €100,000 CAN DO IT! will be given away. The first draw will take place on Wednesday, February 24th This 9 week programme will end on where prizes will be draw for January and March 7th. On the week of Sunday March February 2021. 14th to 21st we are asking you all to run All funds will help support Youghal GAA your St. Patricks day themed virtual 5k ( club during the difficult time financially adhering to any government restrictions due to Covid 19, at the time) and use the To sign up or for more information contact #sidelineto5kyoughalcamogieclub to be Billy Carrol or. Contact us via social in with the chance to win some fab spot media. prizes. Link in bio to sign up

Cork's Orlagh Farmer celebrates after the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Fina with the Division 1 Cup Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 25th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 RUNNING AROUND THE HOUSES IN YOUGHAL By John Walshe 17.8 Fahrenheit (- 8 Celsius). The Echo title in 1978 and 1979. First junior was Tony Gilbert (St Finbarr's) also reported that a 'large crowd' of 30 who finished ahead of the Youghal duo of Like all sports, competitive athletics runners set off from the GPO over three That night in Youghal, Treacy, Crowley Ger Flanagan and Denis McCarthy. Bridie has suffered greatly over the past year laps which totalled almost four miles. The and Denis Noonan (Clonliffe) were Hartnett of Midleton won the women's with most of the regular events falling clear winner was 18-year-old local man together for four of the five miles before race from Sandra Curley (Youghal). In the by the wayside. No doubt many of the Stephen Hennessy with John O'Brien of the Villierstown man broke and simply juvenile races, Tom Walsh (Midleton) won runners from this area missed their Ballymore just beating Jack O'Callaghan sprinted away for victory, his winning time U12 from Paul Curley (Youghal) while in traditional trip to Belgooly on St from Hilltown into second. The Grange recorded as 23:12. the girls' U16 the first three were Hanora Stephen's Day, along with the increas- club easily won the team race from Connolly (Youghal), Mary Dunne ingly popular Togher 5km a few days Youghal. Two schoolboy races also too Liam O'Brien took the individual novice (Midleton) and Colette Dempsey later. place with victories going to Charlie prize and led his Midleton team-mates Fr (Youghal). O'Neill (U14) and Eddie Crowley (U16). Liam Kelleher, Jerry Martin and John The first couple of weeks of January Walshe to the team title. Marion Staunton A feature of those early races - which would normally see the Cork BHAA kick- Although of tender years, winning races (now Lyons), won the women's race from would be unheard of nowadays - is that off its season with a huge turnout at the was nothing new to Stephen Hennessy. Joan Fleming (UCC) and Rose O'Brien no times were recorded, apart from, on FMC four-miler at Little Island but now it Just 12 months before, at the age of 17, (St Finbarr's). Martin Drake was the win- rare occasions, the winner. It was only at looks like it will be many months into the he had led his club to the Cork County ner of the boys U13 race and along with the start of the eighties that the digital future before any sort of a regular race junior cross-country title at Blarney with club-mates Charlie O'Sullivan, John wristwatches where people could time can take place. an emphatic individual victory. Unlike Dempsey and Ger Flanagan took the themselves became available. It was cer- today, the junior grade then was based on team prize for Youghal. tainly a very different era to that of the As the song says 'you don't know what standard rather than age and, as the measured courses and chip timing of you've got 'til it's gone' and maybe in newspaper report stated: "he romped When the Round-the-Houses moved to today. recent years we were all spoilt for choice, through the thick mud of a tough five mile New Year's Day in the early 1980s, the But yet, runners enjoyed and embraced not along in running events but in many course to win by 150 yards from Paud main race was for novice athletes only. some unique races of which the Youghal other walks of life as well. Murphy of Kildinan." Youghal easily won On the first day of that decade, Derek New Year's Eve Round-the-Houses at the team prize that day with a total of 67 Grant from Waterford and Pat Whyte of midnight was certainly one. But surely, Over half-a-century ago, road races were points. The six scorers were: Stephen the Midleton club ran shoulder to shoul- given the amount of form filling and health few and far between. However, one icon- Hennessy (1st), Fred Walsh (5th), Mick der until the final 600 metes of the five and safety regulations that would be ic event that still stands out from that era Buckley (8th), Mick Harty (9th), George miles when Grant pulled away to win required nowadays, even in a post-pan- is the Youghal Round-the-Houses held at Walsh (16th) and Jerry Russell - father of impressively. demic age it is highly unlikely we'll see the midnight on New Year's Eve. This took jockey Davy - (28th). likes of it again. place for the first time on the night of December 31st, 1966. It would go on for The numbers in that first Youghal Round- another 10 years before moving to New the-House would probably have been big- Year's Day up to 1985 with a further two ger but for the fact that the 1966 County races taking place at an earlier hour on junior was taking place the following day New Year's Eve in both 1986 and 1987. at Cobh. That race saw two more of Cork's rising stars fight out a thrilling con- Long-time Youghal athlete and adminis- test with victory going to another 18-year- trator, Willie O'Mahony, recalls attending old, Richard Crowley from Blarney, ahead a meetings of Youghal AC in Paddy of Donal Walsh of the Fr Mathew club. Maher's Bar in Tallow Street where such an event was first proposed. Maybe Amongst his many triumphs, Richard someone there had heard of the famous Crowley would go on to win the New Brazilian San Silvestre race in Sao Paulo Year's Eve race at Youghal on a number which had started in 1925, or a similar of occasions. But in the 1974 encounter event called Nos Galan first held in 1958 he had to contend with a young man who in a small town in the Welsh valleys by the had already gained a bronze medal in the name of Mountain Ash. junior race at the World Cross-Country in Italy the previous March. John Treacy, still According to the Evening Echo of the fol- only 17, would win another junior bronze low Monday, the temperature in Cork on in Morocco the following year before that New Year's weekend of 1966 was going on of course to win the senior world

Stephen Hennessy (Youghal AC) receiving a lifetime achievement award from Paddy Buckley, Chairman of Cork County Board. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 KILLEAGH GAA NEWS IN MEMORIAM By Patrick Mulcahy, Killeagh GAA PRO where prizes will be draw for January and February 2021. 9th Anniversary LOTTO UPDATE: In loving memory of my beloved wife WHO WANTS TO TAKEAWAY THE 3K The maximum number of entries per per- GIVEAWAY!! son is 5, with a maximum of 2 names per The first Lotto club draw of 2021 was ticket. Entries for the first two draws will Ann Wafer worth €3,200 and took place on Tuesday close on February 22nd 2021. For infor- January 5th. The numbers drawn on the mation, please visit Glanturkin, Whitegate, Midleton, Co. Cork night were 16, 21, 27 & 34. We had no www.gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty. who passed away on January 18th 2012 winner of this week's draw. The €30 aged 50 years rest in peace Lucky Dip winners drawn were Donie IRELAND LIGHTS UP POSTPONED Fitzgerald & Dan Harte while the €30 UNTIL FEBRUARY (dated Friday 8th Those special memories of you will always bring a smile voucher for Vibez Salon, Killeagh was January 2021) won by Niamh Walsh & the €30 voucher The GAA today received a communica- If only we could have you back for just a little while for Uncle Sams was won by Pamela tion from Sport Ireland who have request- Then we could sit and talk just like we used to do Mackey. Our next Jackpot will be worth ed the postponement of the Ireland Lights You always ment so very much and always will do too €3,400. Up walking initiative until the start of The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain February (dependent on the Government Our Lotto Tickets are available local busi- guidelines at that time). But you will always be forever in our hearts until we meet again. nesses within the village. Please Support Local Businesses! But, if you cannot get Healthy Club 'Every Step Counts' to the local businesses during the week Challenge will proceed Sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, her mother (Mary Carr, and you wish to enter the draw online, The GAA Healthy Club 'Every Step Saleen), brother Christy Carr, sisters Norah and Mary, brothers-in-law you can buy tickets up to 8:15pm on Counts' Challenge in partnership with Jack, Bill and Patrick, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces and her four Tuesday evening at https://bit.ly/Killeagh! Irish Life's MyLife App will proceed as grand-nephews. Remember, no queues, no delays, the planned and will start on Wednesday, Killeagh GAA Online Lotto is always a January 13th and will run for 7 weeks. In great and easy way to Play!! each province there are 3x O'Neills However, if you wish to purchase a Yearly vouchers up for grabs - €2,500, €1,500 & Midleton GAA, ticket which has you in the draw for all of €1,000. Any club that tracks more than 2021, you can purchase a ticket for a spe- 4,000km during the challenge will be cial price of €80 (usually €90) until entered into the prize draw in their January 26th. Simply pick up a lotto tick- province, so let's get walking!! Ladies Football et, write in the usual details, your num- bers you wish to have on a weekly basis Would you like to join the "Munster GAA - (between 1-36), place money in the enve- Every Step Counts" challenge from and Camogie Club lope and deposit into our green box in MyLife? Just tap on the following link: Londis or Centra. Simply 51 draws for the http://web.mylife.irishlife.ie/challenges/5f Mega Lotto Results The GAA would like to remind all players price of 40!! db47d213498020d97e3bbe?lc=en_IE, all 4 Lucky Dip Prize Winners this week at all levels in all Hurling Games and Remember, Money Spent Local Stays our members and people of the commu- The re-launched Lotto is a critical compo- Hurling Practice Sessions it is mandatory Local! nity should sign up to join and support the nent of our fundraising for Park South. for, and the responsibility of, each individ- Killeagh team. Record your steps into the The support to date has been good, ual player to wear a helmet with a facial REBELS' BOUNTY TICKET COULD BE app on a daily basis and make sure to especially with the number of annual sub- guard that meets the standards set out in PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT pass the word onto your family and scriptions that have been submitted. IS:355 or other replacement standard as One lucky winner will win the top prize of friends too! Please allow 48 hours from In total Midleton GAA will give out local determined by the National Safety €100,000 registration for your team to appear on business vouchers to the value of €3,800 Authority of Ireland (NSAI). Tickets are now on sale for Rebels' the App. If you have any questions or are every year as part of our "Shop Local, All players are advised that in the event of Bounty, a new fundraising initiative by experiencing any problems with the Buy Local" campaign. a head injury occurring, if the helmet Cork GAA designed to support Cork play- MyLife app, please email being worn does not meet the standard or ers, clubs and county. The initiative offers [email protected] How to play: Go to http://www.midleton- is modified or altered from the original a spectacular total prize fund of gaa.com click on Play Now in Mega Lotto manufactured state, they are not covered €500,000, with one lucky club member KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: section. You can buy an annual ticket by under the terms of the GAA Injury Benefit set to win €100,000. Our Annual three-day Killeagh GAA Golf selecting "50" from the "Number of Fund. Rebels' Bounty is an initiative of Cork Classic is scheduled from Thursday July Draws" to Play dropdown. GAA to give clubs a significant opportuni- 8th to Saturday July 10th at West The following helmet manufacturers cur- ty to raise funds at a time when tradition- Waterford Golf Club. If you are interested Rebels' Bounty Draw rently provide products which meet the ally fundraising has been impacted by in playing in the three-day extravaganza, The Cork County Board Draw has been standards set out in IS:355 or other restrictions imposed to prevent the the good advice is to contact Ray re-name Rebels' Bounty 2021. This is a replacement standard as determined by spread of COVID-19. Rochford ASAP to get your optimum fund-raiser not just for the Cork County the National Safety Authority of Ireland timeslot. Board but also for GAA clubs within the (NSAI): Tickets for the draw cost €100 each, and If you are interested in joining the Killeagh county. The funding model has changed Atak Sports, Azzuri, Cooper.ie, Marc tickets will be sold via any member of the GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips this year. Whilst we have been given a Sports, Mycro, O'Neills executive committee, club officer or our away & outings for 2021, give Ray quota of 100 tickets that we must sell or Players and parents should note that not club co-ordinator for the draw, Dave Barry Rochford a call on 087-2330054. buy, once we sell beyond this number we all products provided by some of these on 087-8123352 or on line at keep 100% of the proceeds. This repre- manufacturers meet the standards of gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty. In every draw, DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: sents a good fund raising opportunity IS:355. there are 30 cash prizes, ranging from 1. Killeagh GAA - Cash Tickets & Online especially given the attractive monthly €100 to €20,000. In April and December, Lotto every Tuesday @ 8:30pm prizes on offer. Once the helmet or faceguard is modified the top prize will increase to €25,000. In 2. 2021 Killeagh GAAAnnual Golf Classic If you have any questions regarding your in anyway, the player is playing at an December, the bumper prize of €100,000 @ West Waterford GC - July 8th, 9th & existing draw subscription or for new sub- increased risk of injury and not covered will be given away. The first draw will take 10th scribers please contact the Midleton GAA under the terms of the GAA Injury Benefit place on Wednesday, February 24th coordinator Pat O'Brien on 086 8118815. Fund.

Hurling Helmet Safety Condolences East Cork News & Advertiser In advance of the 2021 GAA season, Midleton GAA Club would like to offer players are reminded about the need to their sincerest sympathies to the O'Brien Upcoming Publication Dates check that their equipment is in good con- family on the recent passing of Mary dition and meets the required safety stan- Creedon (née O'Brien). Jan 28th, Feb 11th, Feb 25th dards. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 5th Anniversary First Anniversary In loving memory of Lawrence (Larry) Lexi McMahon-Kelly, Costello 71 Blackwater Heights, Youghal whose anniversary occurs on January 18th. who died on January 22nd 2020 Life is not the same without you You filled the world with special joy and happiness untold, They say there is a reason, You always had a sunny way and a lovely heart of gold. They say that time will heal, You made life so much brighter just by being thoughtful too, But neither time nor reason, And saying kind and helpful things was typical of you. Will change the way I feel, That's why it's hard to face the world and know you won't be there, For no-one knows the heartache, Lighting up, life so warmly with your smile beyond compare. That lies behind my smile, The memories you've left behind grow sweeter day by day No-one knows how many times, But you are missed, dear loved one, more than any words can ever say. I have broken down and cried, I want to tell you something, A sincere thanks to all Larry's family, friends, neighbors and the wider community for all So there won’t be any doubt, their help after Larry's tragic parting, it's very much appreciated in every way. You’re so wonderful to think of, Thank you all so much. But so hard to be without. Mass will be celebrated for Larry's 1st year anniversary on Friday January 22nd at 9.30a.m. in St Erasmus Church Aghada, which will be Live Streamed.

Sadly and deeply missed by her Mam, Dad, For my dear husband and friend Lawrence (Larry) Costello, sister Kayla and brother Kyran xxxx loving you always Mary XXX. Rip.

In Loving memory First Anniversary of Lawrence (Larry) Michael & Margaret (Peg) Costello Bransfiled who died on January 22nd 2020

In memory of a special Brother so full of loving deeds Who always thought of others first and helped fulfil their needs Someone who loved to bring a smile as he went on his way And never failed to brighten up adark and gloomy day Someone who'll never know how much he's missed and thought about For when he left, it seemed as if the stars had all gone out Brother you meant so very much in every single way January 1913 - January 1982 August 1913 - September 2002 And you're remembered with much love today and every day.

Still loved and missed by your loving family Loving you always your sister Margaret and the Seward Family. XXX Rip.

12th Anniversary First Anniversary Frank Smith January 15th Lawrence (Larry) Costello Your life was a blessing, who died January 22 2020 Your memory a treasure, Today is full of memories of a brother laid to rest You are loved beyond words, And every single one of them is filled with happiness For you were someone special always such a joy to know And missed beyond measure. And there was so much pain when it was time to let you go That's why this special message is sent to heaven above For the angles to take care of you and give you all my love Missed by his mother Bridget, sisters Yvonne and . Karen, brother Ray, sister-in-law Andrea, Billy and all his nephews and nieces. Love from your loving sisters Helen & Noreen and their families. Xxx RIP email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 47TH ANNIVERSARY In loving memory of a Margaret Ramsell dear mother and grandmother RIP

Noreen Daly who died on December 23rd 2020 whose anniversary occurs on the 21st January On behalf of the Ramsell family we would like to Till roses lose their petals, thank Dr Healy and her carers Paula, Angela and Nora, Till the heather has lost its dew, O'Farrell's Funeral Directors, Fr. Winkle for the lovely Mass, and the grave caretakers. Sincere thanks to Till the end of time, dear mother, everyone who showed their condolences by text, We will always remember you. phone call, and to all the people who left beautiful comments on RIP.ie about our mother Margaret. Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, Billy, Mike, Jimmy, Ned, Valerie and the extended grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Ramsell family.

19th Anniversary First Anniversary of Claire Hanna Who passed away on 21st January 2002

May the winds of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear, that we your family miss you, and wish that you were here.

Sadly missed by Mom and Dad, Martin and Teresa. Her broth- ers and sisters Sean, James, Jenny, Stephanie and Gerard. By Mai Buckley her nephews and nieces Diarmuid, Rebecca, Ciara, Coran , William, Ailish, Saoirse Adam and Belle. Sister in law Jenny B, Brothers in law Aidan, Thomas and her Fiancé Paul (nee Loughlin)

Those that think of Claire today, A little prayer to Jesus say. 11 The Mall, Youghal

On the occasion of Mai's first anniversary on 23.01.2021, 2nd Anniversary and her Family would like to sincerely thank all the people who offered support and sympathy to us during this difficult 85th birthday remembrance time.

In loving memory of We thank the wonderful management and staff of Youghal & District Nursing Home for their excellent care and Billy O Brien understanding, Canon Bermingham for his spiritual care and kindness, Fr Corkery for the funeral mass, Dr. Raheen Park, Youghal Matthews & Dr. Martin for their professional medical Who died 8th January 2019 assistance and Egan's undertakers for their guidance. As each day dawns we think of you As each night falls we pray for you A special word of thanks to all the many neighbours and And throughout our lives, no matter where, friends in The Mall who have been so good to Mail over In our hearts you’re always there. the years and continue to assist us as a family.

Loved and missed by your wife Esther, daughters Beatrice, Charlotte, Margot and Catherine. You’re ten Grandchildren Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered and five great grandchildren. for your intentions. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Treasured memories of my dear husband In loving memory John O'Connell Catherine (Kitty) KILNATOORA on his 10th anniversary, which occurs on January 12th Ronayne Though heaven and Earth divide us John, Raheen Park, Youghal We are never far apart, Who passed away on January 4th, 2017. For you are always in my thoughts, And forever in my heart. We hold you close within our hearts, From your wife Marie and family. And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, The special years will not return Dad, Until we meet again. When we were all together, But with the love in our hearts, You walk with us forever. Loved and remembered by your sons Finbarr, Gerard and David, daughters Stephanie and Patricia, From Gerard, Sean, their wives and families. and your grandchildren.

20th Anniversary 4th Anniversary In loving memory of In loving memory of Howard Hughes Albert Kennedy late of The Mall, Youghal, 4 Upper Cork Hill, who died on January 5th, 2017. who died on the 7th January 2001

Those special memories of you Still always bring a smile Our words are few, If only we could have you back Our feelings deep, For just a little while Then we could sit and talk again Our memories of you, Just like we used to do You always meant so much to us We always keep. And always will do too It's twenty years since you left us here And it will always cause us pain Always remembered by But you are forever in our hearts Until we meet again John, Peg and Eugene Missed everyday by your wife Brigid and daughter Gwendolen

20th Anniversary 6th Anniversary On the 17th Of January Our Boston Rose, Remering our darling Jack Coleman Ann Cassidy Murphy Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford Raheen Park, Youghal who died on the 5th January 2015 and whose birthday occurs on January 9th

Always Remembered I hide my tears when I say your name, Never forgotten but the pain in my heart is still the same, although I smiled seem care free there's is no one who misses you more than me. From his loving wife Eileen, sons Henry and Liam, From your loving Sister Kay, Liam, Padraig, Shane, Cormac, daughter Marion, extended family and friends Martha, Declan & Aine Allen and Families. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday January 14th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary In loving memory of Emer O'Brien Kathleen Shine 2 Brookdale Midleton and Ballinacurra Who died on the 11th January 2017 Late of Roches Tec, Rest in Peace who died on January 15th 2020 It does not take a special day As we lovingly remember Kay on her first anniversary, her husband Jim, daughter Andrea and son Christopher, would like to thank their family, For me to think of you friends and neighbours who were so kind and supportive to us at this sad Each mass I hear, each prayer I say time. Is offered up for you. Thank you to all who attended the rosary and funeral mass, who sent mass cards and letters of sympathy. To the staff of C.U.H who showed A silent grief that is in our hearts Kay such care and kindness. A heartful thanks to Dr Hugh Doran for No human eye can trace always giving Kay great care and showing her great kindness. For many a broken heart is hid Beneath a smiling face. To Fr Jim Kileen and all those who participated in the funeral mass. Thank you to Anthony and staff of Hydes Funeral Home for their empathy and kindness shown. Sadly missed by her daughter Enya, Mother Rose, Siblings Leonard, Brendan and Finola. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions. Love You Always

20th Anniversary In loving memory of 5th Anniversary In loving memory of Breda Richards "Bud" Rock Rose Cottage, Lower Road, Ballinacurra Jimmy Cunningham One Day At A Time Late of Creighmore, Youghal. Whose anniversary occurs on 15th January Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Whose anniversary occurs on 31st December 2020 So loved, so missed, so very dear. Lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts by her family and friends at home and abroad. Always remembered by your wife Helen, sons and daughters - Elaine, Theresa, James, Maria, Mark Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. and David, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and Unseen, unheard, but always near, grandchildren Still loved, still missed and very dear.

1st Anniversary 10th Anniversary Gloria & Declan In loving memory McCambridge of

"Glendine View", Glendine, Padraig Coyne (Paw Paw) Youghal, Co. Cork Who passed away on 15th January, 2011 who both died on 26th December 2019

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NEW BATHROOM Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a LINES ADDED! special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to Foxhole, Youghal your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his (Just Off Rhincrew Roundabout) merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Tel: 024 85567 Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.H.

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Irish Actress Liz Fitzgibbon picutred with her dad John