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2 | Muskerry News Shane Buckley and Blarney puts political parties on notice Lisa Cronin An increasing number of towns throughout Ireland, have introduced a looking ‘No Poster Policy’ during elections. This has been generally been observed by all the political parties, when fabulous as introduced. Blarney Tidy Towns had this in mind when they wrote to all of they head off the main parties last year, and they are asking all concerned to refrain from to the Scoil this practice, for many reasons. Mhuire gan The posters are largely unsightly, they are expensive, and it's doubtful if Smal, they serve any purpose in persuading the electorate to vote one way or the Blarney, other. Despite the fact that the erection and removal of these posters, are Debs and controlled by law, they are a still a source of litter in towns and villages, Grads. due to the fact that not all posters are removed, and invariably the ties used, are either strewn around or are still to be seen on poles. Speaking to The Muskerry News, Tom MacGrath Chairman Blarney Quish’s SuperValu in Ballincollig is in line to win the top prize at this Tidy Towns said, “I am therefore requesting all parties to observe our year’s National Q Mark Awards. ‘Blarney Poster Free Town’ policy and keep them well outside the town. Quish’s SuperValu employs a talented workforce of 115 people from We look forward to your cooperation in this matter, and would like to have specialist Butchers, Bakers and Chefs, to Shop Floor, Fresh Food and your commitment made known to us. We will publicly acknowledge this, Checkout team members. The store plays a huge role in the local and thanks to those who have already supported us in the past.” community and is the main sponsor for both Ballincollig Rugby and Damian Boylan, Chairman, Blarney Chamber of Commerce added, Dripsey GAA club, as well as many more. “Blarney Chamber of Commerce are in total support of this initiative. I Sean Quish, Managing Director said, “This nomination is a great don't believe that a poster ever helped anyone make up their mind in honour for us at Quish’s SuperValu Ballincollig and great recognition of any democratic action. Posters are an eyesore and a waste of public the hard work put in by all our team at our store. We are always striving money. “ for excellence in all areas of our business and have been chasing this Chairman of Blarney Community Council, Eoin McCarthy, also spoke National Q Mark award for some time. Fresh foods are at the heart of our firmly in agreement saying, “Blarney Community Council are fully in business and food safety, hygiene and quality are crucial in delivering the favour of supporting this Tidy Towns initiative to help keep political highest standards in fresh food.” posters out of Blarney.” The nomination for Quish’s SuperValu is a great news story of how a local business can actually set the standards for the rest of the country, and A gorgeous we wish them well for the final in Dublin on September 27th. looking Angie Mulcahy, Blarney, pictured with her escort Ben Derham on the nights of Angie's Debs last week.

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4 | Muskerry News Coachford College warmly welcomes new first year students

Helena Macra na Feirme had their annual O’Mahony and Leadership Distinction Awards presentation Caoimhe night and on the night 79 Leadership awards McGovern of the were given to members from across the Lyons Mcgovern country. Representing Muskerry Macra on School of the night were Rebecca Enright and Sarah- Dancing Blarney Louise Healy (pictured) who were both who scooped the awarded with Gold Awards for their hard open work and dedication to their region and championships club. Muskerry Macra continues to go from U10 and U9 at strength to strength with clubs in Aghinagh, the Waterford An Ghaeltacht (Ballyvourney), Berrings, Summer Feis in Crookstown, Donoughmore, Millstreet, June. Ovens and Terelton. Tara Cronin, Sales and Marketing Executive Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel, presents the Glanmire and District Sports, Business and Community Award for July to Glounthaune Tidy Towns Committee representative, Ned Stack Included are Cllr. Martin Coughlan, Deputy Mayor Cork County, Cllr. Catherine Clancy, Lord Mayor, Michael Magner, owner Vienna Woods Hotel, Cllr. Gerry Kelly, Cllr. Michael O'Connell, Cllr. Joe Kavangh, Madge Fogarty, Acting Chairperson Glanmire Community Association and members of Glounthaune Tidy Towns Committee. Picture: Mike English. To celebrate the first colour ediiton of The Muskerry News present this voucher and get €10 off your own colour! Offer valid until October 31st 2013

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6 | Muskerry News The Farm, Grenagh, celebrates first birthday in style

The Donoughmore Team competing at the All Ireland Tug O War championship which took place at the one year celebration of The Farm Grenagh, Co Cork. Henry Hussey, Grenagh Joe Gould, Killeens, Michael, Pictures Darragh Kane and Scott Daly, Limerick Conor and James O'Keeffe, Mallow at the celebration. The Rachel Kelly School of Dance performing. at the one year celebration.

Rían, Lucy and Ruairí O'Callaghan, Ballincollig at the one year Rachel and Katie McGrath, celebration. Jessica and Lucy Kirwan, Tower Donoughmore.

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Muskerry News | 7 Fancy exploring the meaning of life? In Ireland today many feel that Christianity is boring, irrelevant and untrue and so ignore it, and move on from 'religion.' At the same time there is an Cork Kiln Dried Timber absence of meaning, values that matter and an emptiness that pervades life. Contact John 087 2504771 / 4884139 The Alpha course is a relaxed, informal opportunity for adults to think and talk about faith, where the craic is good and no question is out of bounds! It is for everyone who wants to challenge or deepen their experience of the Christian faith. An Alpha course is commencing on Wednesday October 2nd 2013 at 8pm, for 10 weeks in The Parish Centre, Church Hill, Carrigrohane. If you’d like more information please contact Dean Venables on 4877260. www.alphacourse.ie

Blarney & District Garden and Flower Club are proud to present Mike Collard (Future Forest) speaking of ‘Bringing Nature into the Garden’ at Why choose kiln dried timber this Winter? the Community Hall, Whitechurch, on Thursday 26th September at 8pm. All very welcome. Guaranteed to Burn. Moisture levels do not exceed 20%, much lower The Paint Store, Westpoint Trade Centre, Link Road, Ballincollig than air dried wood. Burning process easier to get started, caters for everyone from budding DIY enthusiasts to interior designers maintain and longer lasting. and professional painters. With a wide selection of wallpapers to choose Energy Efficient. Stronger fires with less wood. 35% more heat as from, a colour matching service and a wide range of painting accessories, opposed to air dried woos. The Paint Store is fully equipped to cater for all your painting needs. Cleaner Burning. Minimum residue on flue, glass fronted stoves The store opened in May 2013 and is owned and operated by Killian Ring and inset fires. Unclogged chimney.s Less Maintenance. and Brendan Fitzgerald, who have over 20 years experience in the Cleaner Handling & Storage. Kiln dried process kills bugs, mould and industry between them. spores, greatly reducing storage problems. Healthier for the environment. The Paint Store’s fabulous showroom offers plenty of inspiration and Carbon Neutral. No carbon tax. ideas for you to apply at home. An in-store colour consultant is readily available to solve all your painting problems and they offer a free in-store Sold by volume not weight. colour consultancy and interior design service e.g 1 metre cubic crate €200 incl delivery to Cork City and surrounding The shop also specialises in timber care and deck coatings and carries all areas. One tonne bags and smaller quantities also available. top brands with plenty of colours and schemes to choose from. The Paint Store, Ballincollig offersexcel lent customer care, free delivery and landlord specials, you can contact them on 021 4214444.

Carrigrohane Union of Parishes would like to invite you to join them on ‘Open Door Sunday’. This will take place on Sunday September 29th where they will be opening their doors wide and inviting people from all walks of life and denominations to join them. Open Door Sunday will take place at; St Peter’s Church, Carrigrohane 9am and 10am The Church of The Resurrection, Blarney 11am St Senan’s Church, Inniscarra 11.30am Cork Rose Edel Buckley will officially open the Donoughmore Children's An open door, a warm welcome and a taste of who they are awaits you. Playground on Saturday 14th September at 4pm. Hope to see you there!

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8 | Muskerry News News from Times Past with Brian Gabriel, Blarney & District Historical Society

A Short History of Blarney Sports & Sportsmen 1885-1985 RAIN! “It will rain on Sunday because it’s Blarney Sports Day” was the ‘logic’ Athletics and hurling are as old as civilization itself when people had to run of local wags on many occasions since then. and jump to escape predators. They later learned to use sticks as spears and The Cork Examiner of Monday 4th May 1885 describes the event in great stones to kill animals for food. This led to competition to find out who was best detail and the official time-keeper was John McKay of The Cork Examiner, at running, jumping and throwing. We learned in school of the exploits of the one of the founders of the G.A.A. Fianna, Cuchulainn and many others in hurling, lifting, jumping and throwing Now, picture the scene: 5,000 spectators around a central track of just 200 various implements. yards in the village square. The first Blarney Sports was organized jointly by Ireland’s sporting events died out during the Great Potato Famine when the Blarney Amateur Athletic Club and Blarney Gaelic Athletic Association nearly half of its population either emigrated or starved. They then gradually Club. The organizing committee was: J. Campbell, H. Cunningham, E. Cotter, started to organize again around the 1860s and 1870s. The new games were Wm. Cronin, D. Hallissey, P. Hayes, J. O’Callaghan, J. Kelleher, J. Hayes, J. British in nature, such as cricket, polo, horse racing, etc., with hurling starting Coleman, D. Barrow, E. Walsh, E. O’Reilly, M. Buckley, G. Hayes, J. to become a form of hockey. The traditional Irish sports of lifting, running and Corkeran, P. Sheehan, T. Coleman, J. Wiseman, J. O’Sullivan, D. O’Shea, and throwing were being bypassed in favour of ‘Gentlemens’ sports etc., aimed at M. Aherne. Handicapper and starter: V.F. Crowley. Judge: N.F. Murphy. civil servants, lawyers, Trinity College students, etc., with attractive prize Timekeeper: J. McKay. Hon. Sec: C. Buckley. money being offered, while side-betting took place on a large scale. In 1884, he Cork Examiner reported the event as follows: the Caledonian Games were held in Dublin and attracted a crowd of 20,000 to “The first meeting held in the south of Ireland under the Gaelic Athletic Lansdowne Road. This event gave considerable impetus to those who wanted Association of Ireland – in other words , the National Association – was held to start an All-Ireland body to cater for traditional Irish sports like athletics, yesterday on ‘ The Green’ in Blarney Village and a better start could not have hurling and Ga elic football. been had for the new Association. The Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in November 1884 by a group The morning was showery but at noon the sun burst forth in all its of men led by Michael Cusack and others, including John McKay of The Cork effulgence and the afternoon was simply delightful. Fully five thousand Examiner. The aim of the G.A.A. was ‘to preserve and cultivate national spectators were present and not a drunken or disorderly person was to be seen pastimes and to promote every form of Athletics peculiarly Irish and to remove in the crowd, while there was not the least trouble experienced by the stewards with one sweep everything foreign in the present system’. to keep the ring clear. Blarney Hurling and Football Club was one of the first in Ireland to join the A number of police were drafted into the Village, but their services were not new association. The first full-scale athletics meeting in southern Ireland was required, as the people present at this, as well as every other national gathering held in the village square on May Sunday 1885, when the G.A.A. was just six were able to keep the peace themselves. The Committee are deserving of every months old. The first modern Olympic Games was 11 years in the future, Karl credit for the satisfactory way the meeting passed off, while the arrangements Benz had just invented the motor car, Queen Victoria would be on the throne of made were of the most complete character, so good in fact, that they would put England for another 16 years, Parnell had just introduced his Home Rule Bill in the shade, those made for some of the best events in the country. in Parliament, James Connolly and Padraig Pearse were six years old and Where all worked so well it might be a little invidious to particularize, we feel Eamonn de Valera was just three. English League football was 3 years away, sure that no one will cavil with us for selecting for special praise the exertions the Boer War was fourteen years in the future and Coca-Cola was invented. In of the indefatigable Hon. Sec. Mr. C. Buckley and Mr. Cotter, a member of that year, when so many events, which would prove historical to later Committee. generations, were taking place, the young Gaelic Athletic Association held the In the centre of the field was a tall pole, bearing on it a white flag, bordered first Blarney Sports. The people who organized this event were not to know with green, and in the centre bore the letters G.A.A. done in green, and green that it would continue with very few interruptions, for one hundred years. That banners marked the distances in the 200 yard track. All the officials wore green first ‘sports’ was to suffer from a malady, which was to haunt it in future years; rosettes ornamented with white lace in the centre, so that all the appendages were nationalistic in tone, and to crown all, the Barrack Street Band was in attendance and discoursed the following choice of programme: March, ‘Precioso’ Quadrille, ‘Royal Irish’ selection, ‘Maritana’ with Calypso, Irish Airs, Polkas, ‘Kathleen’ and others with God Save Ireland’ as a finale. The playing of the band was much admired. A large number of ladies were present and they seemed to enjoy the sports as Cremin Dry Cleaners much as members of the sterner sex did. On the whole, the Gaelic Athletic Association has made a good start in the South of Ireland and there cannot be DRYCLEANINGSPECIALIST the slightest doubt of its success. 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Muskerry News | 9 Marymount Hospice Annual Coffee Morning Thursday September 12th 10am until 12noon at The Castle Hotel Blarney

Come and join us, meet your Blarney local youth theatre group ‘Footlights’, performed their friends, enjoy the wonderful annual end of year play ‘Sparkleshark’ in Scoil Mhuire gan Smal at refreshments and support this the start of the Summer. It tells a story of a boy called Jake, who is fabulous local charity excluded from his peer group and is forced to use his imagination to invent a better world for himself. Various characters join in on Jakes adventures, which all take place on a roof of an apartment block, the characters eventually becoming friends and forgetting their differences. James Downey (Blarney) gave a stellar performance as Jake and was ably supported by co drama members Alison Prendergast (Tower), Riannon Connick (Blarney), Eimer Walsh, Luke Murphy, Sean Barry, Conor Sexton, Sean Creedan, Conor Vaughan and Dylan Roche, all from Grenagh. Special mention must go to Luke Murphy who gave an outstanding improvised performance, exhibiting a great natural flair for comedy. Many weeks of preparation certainly paid off under the directorship of drama leader Fionn Woodhouse and his colleagues Rebecca Curtain and Lorraine O’Donovan. A special thank you must be also given to school principal Padraig Sheehan who facilitated the drama group to rehearse and perform their play with the schools’ excellent stage facilities. St. Lachteen's National School Donoughmore welcomed 30 new Junior Infant pupils to the school this week as the start of the academic school Footlights drama group is a non profit making organisation, offering year commenced, pictured here with their teacher Barry Condron. Along drama workshops, which meets every Tuesday in Blarney Community with welcoming the new pupils, there was also a warm welcome extended Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8pm and will be recommencing in to the 16 new families that have enroled a child in the school for the first early October 2013. Further information from Fionn on 085 2402484. time. A great link between teachers, parents and the wider community Vicarstown National School exists at St. Lachteen's and both the staff and parents look foward to are organising a major fund working in partnership together, for what promises to be another busy raising event ‘Cooking with school year. Clodgah McKenna’ on October 9th at 7.30pm in the Rochestown Park Hotel. Tickets available from Marys Toymaster Shop, Main St., Ballincollig; O'Learys Centra, Tower; SuperValu, Blarney; and Vicarstown National School Parents Association. A. P.A. Vaughan P. Vaughan Recycling Recycling Ltd Ltd Skips for Hire SkipsEvery size for skip available Hire Every size skip available Adult & Children's Creative Art Classes Every Thursday at The Lifetime Lab Think you can't 087 9339731 Old Cork Water Works, Lee Road, Cork afford one? 1 TWO ADULT WORKSHOPS Think again... in a beautiful space to enjoy being creative, exploring and experimenting with paint, Hire our new fabulous 087 9339731 print, clay, silk and much more rigid sided economy skip 2 9.15am - 11.15am Creative Workshop For the same average 11.30am - 1.30pm Beginners Creative Workshop price of a Skippo Bag! 087 9339731 CREATIVE EXPERIMENTAL ART CLUB FOR 3 CHILDREN AGED 8 TO 12 YEARS where children can explore the world of creativity while learning the process of design 087 9339731 and use of paint, print, clay, drawing and much more. 10 YD BUILDERS 5 087 9339731 3pm - 4.30pm 12YD ALSO AVAILABLE 4 Classes are on Thursdays and run for 20% OFF ALL SKIP HIRE FOR SEPTEMBER 6 weeks blocks throughout the year. only from A. P. Vaughan Recycling Ltd - Your local skip hire company Price includes all materials All types of rubbish collected • Clean out Houses, Sites, Warehouses etc • Man supplied (if needed) Adults €95 • Children €75 Phone Pat @ 087 9339731 • 4383192 For all enquiries please Bag collection. contact Art Teacher Any amount. Margaret on 087 2890992 Any time. Page 10:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:38 PM Page 1

10 | Muskerry News An Chéad Lá Ar Scoil! An Chéad Lá Ar Scoil! First Day At School! These children were all very excited on their first day Bhí na páistí seo ar bís 'is iad ag tosnú ar scoil don chéad uair! D'fhill at school. Gael scoil Mhuscraí reopened on August 26th & welcome its Gaelscoil Mhuscraí ar ais ar an 26ú Lúnasa agus chur siad fáilte new class of Junior Infants to the school. The pupils & teachers also ex- roimh an rang mór, nua de Naíonáin Bheaga! Chomh maith le sin, tended a warm welcome to the school’s newest member of staff, Múinteoir chur an scoil fíor-chaoin fáilte roimh Mhúinteoir Ian an múinteoir Ian. Múinteoir Ian is teaching middle level classes and is highly involved nua, breise atá ag an scoil. Múineann sé na bunranganna i mbliana. in the school’s after-school G.A.A. coaching

Dhein daltaí agus múinteoirí Ghaelscoil Mhuscraí sár-iarracht The pupils and teachers at Gaelscoil Mhuscraí went to great lengths to tacaíocht a thabhairt d'fhoireann Chorcaí don chluiche ceannais! show their support for the Cork Senior Hurling team recently. The photos Léiríonn na grianghrafanna an t-uafás! below say it all!

Bhí an-áthas ar Ghaelscoil Mhuscraí nuair a d’ardaíodh an brat Scoile Gníomhaí, a fuair an scoil i mí Mheithimh seo caite. Bhí roinnt mhaith aoi i láthair, a chabhraigh linn anuraidh an brat a bhaint amach agus dhein an Coiste Gníomhach cur i láthair iontach dóibh.

The school was delighted to receive its Active School Flag last June. It was raised in early September by a member of the winning Six Nations’ Ladies Irish Rugby Team. Present at the occa- sion were members of Blarney G.A.A. club, who coached pupils last year as well as those who helped to train soccer. The Active School Committee, comprising of pupils, parents & teachers gave a presentation to all present. Page 11-cork city north:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:40 PM Page 1

Muskerry News | 11 Cork Cat Club will be holding its 33rd Championship Cat Show in Katie Hallissey from Blarney has spent the past year and a half Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal Blarney on Sunday, 22nd September. working on a celebrity cookbook. Many breeds of cats are expected to be on display, some of them quite 'Food for Hope', is a celebrity cookbook in aid of the Irish Motor rare. The show is not only for the Pedigree cats, in fact one of the Neurone Disease Association and features 60 recipes from Irish most important sections is the much-loved Household Pets contingent, Celebrities. The book is to be launched on September 11th at Silver who will compete for prizes such as the Best Personality, Best Child’s Cat, and Best Rescued Stray. Formal judging will take place in the Springs Convention Centre by Neven Maguire who will conduct a series morning after all the cats are checked over by the show veterinarians, of cookery demonstrations. Clare Meade of The Cat Hospital in Glanmire and Pat O’Reilly of 'Food for Hope' features recipes from people of all walks of Irish life; Blarney Veterinary Clinic. The show will be open to the Public from President Michael D Higgins, Actor Gabriel Byrne, Singer Chris de Burgh 12.30 to 5pm. Admission; Adults €4 / Children-Seniors €2.50 / to name but a few, as well as Maeve Binchy whose recipe was received Family €10. just the morning following her untimely passing last year. The night commences with an Artisan Food Fair from 6.30pm followed Are you looking for a course with excellent € employment opportunities and that will also give by Neven Maguires cooking demos at 8pm. Tickets, 20, available from you an internationally recognised FETAC Level Katie 086 0429696 or on the door. 5 certificate awarded by Quality and 'Food for Hope' is available from Easons, Amazon and www.imnda.ie Qualifications Ireland (QQI)? The range of courses at CityNorth College of Ballincollig Ranger, Further Education in Hollyhill will provide you Lydia O’Connor, with the knowledge and skills to enter the job market completed immediately or to progress to further studies. Guiding’s toughest 2013/2014 Courses: challenge on Achill • Retail Sales Assistant (New this year) Island recently. • Caring for t he Elderly • Warehousing Skills Taking part in the • Skills for the Digital Economy (Contact Centre Operations) Irish Girl Guides • Hairdressing Year 1 & Year 2 (IGG) Chief In addition to learning the specialist skills for each of the course Commissioner’s areas above, you will get expert instruction and guidance to help you Award involved graduate from the College with excellent communication, information technology (IT), and customer service skills which are so much in undertaking a 60km demand by employers. hike and completing For students interested in pursuing a degree course, there are direct eight projects while links from our courses to the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) surviving on only € through the Cork Colleges Progression Scheme. A number of places 4 a day for food. are reserved each year for students who achieve specific targets in Lydia and her team- their Level 5 awards. mate, Rachel Doyle, were among fourteen young women from all over So, if you are a recent school leaver or someone who is coming Ireland to take part. They carried all their own camping and cooking back to Education after a number of years away; come and talk to us equipment as part of the five-day adventure challenge and kept a log about your options. At CityNorth College, you will receive the highest book. Lydia, who has just turned 18, is a member of Kilcrea Rangers, standard of education and a valuable qualificati on in a supportive, Ovens, and a leader of St Barbara’s Guides in Ballincollig. friendly, and inclusive environment. Page 12-THS:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:40 PM Page 1

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It’s that time of year again and motorists are reminded to take care when travelling past Clogheen/Kerry Pike National School. The sixth class Tie pupils, with the help and support of Community Garda Sean O’Dwyer, train to be junior wardens and help the younger pupils cross safely. Shoes

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14 | Muskerry News BLARNEY PERSON OF THE YEAR BLARNEY AWARDS 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.blarneycommunity.net

The 2013 Blarney THE AUGUST BLARNEY PERSON OF THE People of the Year MONTH IS FATHER TIM HAZELWOOD Fr. Tim has served as curate in discussions in the supermarket monthly winners the Parish of Blarney for the aisles and around the dinner past 10 years and during that tables at home. time has won the love, respect, Thirdly, for his integrity and trust and admiration of his courage. Fr. Tim is not afraid to parishioners. challenge and to speak the truth First and foremost for his in love no matter what the ability to engage with people of personal cost. Fr. Tim is a all ages on a personal level. His member of the Association of easy and approachable manner Catholic Priests which provides a and good sense of fun and craic forum for a voice for priests to Martin O’Shea enables him to interact with reflect, discuss and comment on young and old on the street, on issues affecting the Irish Church the sideline, in the classroom, in and society today. In turn Fr. Tim the homes at Station masses and gave his parishioners a voice to when visiting the sick and reflect, discuss and co mment on housebound. In the key moments the Irish church and other issues He has given his congregation an of parishioners lies Fr. Tim has close to their hearts. During energy and excitement about been present - at baptisms, first station masses he threw open the what can be achieved together. communions, confirmations, opportunity for a shared homily John and Margaret Finnerty The mark of true leadership. Fr. weddings, reconciliation and in and met the challenge to meet as Tim spoke into the hearts of his the final hours of parishioners a parish group to discuss what we congregation; with little lives he has been there. love and care about. anecdotes he managed to connect Secondly, for his commitment to Fr. Tim has given the best of the lived experience of the and vision of church as being the everything he has in his service congregation with the Gospel people of God. His model of to the parish and for that we are message. Every week he gave his church is one of openness and truly grateful. He will be sorely congregation food for thought - Dan Ahern welcome. Through honest missed when he goes to take up an idea to chew on, a thought to dialogue and a listening heart he his new appointment as parish ponder, something that very often encouraged and nurtured his priest in Killeagh shortly. prompted spontaneous Go congregation to be the church. neiri go geal leat Fr Tim.

Father Tim’s name now goes forward with previous monthly winners Stephen O’Brien, Adrian O’Connell, John O’Donoghue, Dan Ahern, Gaelscoil

Gaelscoil Mhuscrai Parents Commitee, John and Margaret Finnerty and Martin John O’Donoghue Mhuscraí O’Shea, to the overall award of Blarney Person of The Year Award 2013 which will be announced at a ceremony in January 2014.

If you know someone who should be recognised as a Blarney Person of The Month send your nomination with the name of your nominee adn the reason you wis h to nominate them to Blarney Person of The Months Awards, Church View, Blarney Stephen O’Brien Adrian O’Connell or by email to [email protected] Blarney Young Sportsperson of The Year Awards This month’s Blarney Young Sportsperson is Ryan Spillane of Stoneview, Blarney. Ryan was selected, out of 130 players, to represent his Rugby Club Muskerry RFC in the South Cork trials. Halfway through the year he progressed from the South Munster Cadets to Regional Development Squad (RDS) which is a great achievement. Presently Ryan is training with the Muskerry Junior Squad, and he is also involved with K2C Martial Arts, fitness and kick boxing This month’s award is sponsored by Blarney Village Dry Cleaners and Laundry. Page 15-Cloghroe:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:43 PM Page 1

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16 | Muskerry News Tower artist Eileen O’Sullivan will be exhibiting her Dane Hurn paintings in the CIT Cork School of Music from and Demi September 30th, as will fellow artists Axel Miret and Martin Barry Dawkes. pictured at Eileen works in watercolour, and recently has been in- the tr oduced to pastel, both mediums allowing the capture Ballincollig of a transient effect of light and shade. Community Her preferred subjects to paint are flowers and land- School scapes. Cut flowers in still life allow her to explore the A lovely looking Amy Barry from Mallow, Grads and challenges provided by nature and the natural world, Debs . pictured with her mum and dad Jim and and to find different ways of making these moments her Nimah on the night of her Debs. own to paint and record. Labyrinth Creative Health, Grenagh, has been chosen as one of the Munster venues for the filming of an exciting new children’s pro- gramme, ‘Storybike’ to be aired by RTE this autumn. ‘Storybike’ will feature a magical storyteller Blaithin, arriving at each venue by bicycle to read children a fun story of local heritage, the children will then complete an art project in the theme of the story. All children part icipating are students of Ann Burns (Labyrinth Creative Health) and between the ages of 5 and 8. Labyrinth Creative Health has recently added to its grounds a magical fairy forest which includes trickling water, fairy tree houses with rope bridges, comical tree creatures and trees that have been brought to life making it the perfect place to host this episode of this enchanted new se- ries. The country cabin shown in the programme, which hosts art and pot- tery classes for allages has been recently renovated with the help of Ann’s 5-11 year old art class. The Free Wee Library, inspired by the project in Buncrana, (recently shown on RTE) now fills one room in the cabin al- lowing users to swap an old book for a new one. Creative Art Classes and pottery parties for all ages will be running across the autumn/winter schedule with all prices and updates on our Face book Cloghroe National School pupils and teacher Patrick Kelly (Cork Senior page Labyrinth Creative Health and website www.labyrinthcreative- Football Player) are suitably clad in red and white in support of the Cork health.eu and by our email [email protected] Senior Hurling Team in the All Ireland Final on Sunday Sept 8th. Finbarr and Denise enjoying the sunshine in The Square last week.

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100 reasons toWant to celebrate know the secret to a long for and lovelyAlfie’s work then Tower took the couple to lady, Peg King happy life? "Leave the worrying to Galway where they settled and had four someone else, always take your of their five daughters before Alfie was medication with a Martini and, lastly, then transferred to Cork and Peg, settled don't mix with old people!" in Galway, decided not to accompany That is according to Peg King who him but maintain their home in Galway. celebrated her 100th birthday with a large That was until she met a lady who gathering of family and friends on warned about the 'Den of Iniquity that September 1st 2013. was Cork' and also informed her that Peg was born a century ago in 'Women were now going into pubs and Limerick, the middle girl in a family of she had better keep an eye on her good three. She met her husband to be Alfred looking husband!' So, off to Cork she (Alfie) at a dance when she was 21 and went! married him in Sept 19 44, after making Their fifth and last daughter was born him wait ten years. It was a mixed in Cork, and they had a long and happy marriage as Alfie was Church of Ireland life together here before Alfie passed and the young couple had to be married away 16 years ago. at 7.30am in the morning behind the altar Peg lives withdaughter Collette and of Limerick Cathedral, after the plucky surrounded by her loving family, as her young woman refuse to marry out of other four daughters Mary, Violet, sight in the sacristry! The Cathedral was Frankie, Lilly all live in close proximity packed with well wishers who came to as do the majority of her 14 offer support and witness their marriage. grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

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Muskerry News | 19 Another successful Courtbrack Harvest Once again, large crowds turned out for each event of this year’s Colourful start to the new school Courtbrack Harvest Festival, which like last year, was graced with the sun’s presence. The Festival got underway on Wednesday, 28th August, year at Scoil Chroi Iosa with a Family 5km Fun Walk & Run, a new addition to the Festival this year. The weather was ideal as over 60 people set off from Courtbrack Cross to run/walk the well-known local walking route, Casey’s Loop. All were greeted with tea/coffee and light refreshments on their return to the Community Centre. Friday, 30th August, saw the Community Centre alive with activity as people busied themselves putting the finishing touches to the harvest theme decorated Hall, and preparing for Come Dine With Us, Our Gathering 2013. Shortly after 9pm, the hall was full of people enjoying the culinary delights prepared for them by their hosts, and chatting happily. After dinner, guests were treated to some entertainment including traditional Irish music performed by the talented musicians of Courtbrack Music Centre, songs sung by some of our local talented young singers, and set dancing courtesy of local young set dancers. The Harvest Queen, Olga Dorney, daughter of Michael and Ronnie Dorney, was also crowned on the night. The Harvest Barbeque took place at Browne’s Bar, Newcastle, on Saturday night. Despite a discernable dip in temperature, a large crowd attendedand enjoyed the fantastic atmosphere and great food. Open air dancing on the night was to the sound of the very talented and diverse Pacific Blue. The Old Time Threshing and Vintage Display on Sunday, run by Courtbrack Vintage Society, brought the Harvest Festival to a close. As it did last year, the sun shone down on proceedings with record numbers of both exhibitors and spectators attending. The addition this year of a Country Market proved an attraction in itself and added anew dimension to the day. The newly crowned Harvest Queen, Olga Dorney, got the Old Time Threshing underway and oversaw the day’s events, including the drawing of the winning tickets in the Harvest Queen Raffle. Overall, the Harvest Festival was a resounding success and raised much needed funds for the renovation of Courtbrack Community Centre. Courtbrack Community Association and Courtbrack Vintage Society would jointly like to thank all those who attended the various events over the course of the Festival and all those who helped in any way in the organisation and running of the events. We hope to see you all again next year! Harvest Queen Olga Dorney

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Muskerry News | 21 Are you caring for an elderly person at home? St Luke's Home Education Centre are offering a free 3 hour course to help and encourage. The experienced care team will cover a number of topics including the ageing process; self-care for the carer; dementia and associated behaviours; people handling skills & associated risks; informal question & answer time. Hand-outs and support matierials including access to resources for the older person will be available to take away. For further details and to book your place, please contact Claire at Northridge House, St Luke’s Home, Castle Rd., Mahon on 021 4536551, or email [email protected]

It will literally be a case of ‘all systems go’ at The Farm, Grenagh as it plays host to a spectacular End of Season Harvest Festival on Sunday 15th September from 12pm. The Farm will showcase an impressive working display of machinery from the 1940s onwards including a silage harvesting demonstration of single-chop, double-chop, and very early systems. A collection of over 10 combine harvesters, dating back to a Massey Harris from the 1940s, which was bought in Merchants Quay in 1949; right up to a Clayson Newholland, which was bought in the OK Garages, Cork in 1973, will be in action on the traditional working farm throughout the afternoon. Mick Forde, owner of The Farm and organiser of the End of Season Harvest Festival said, “The Clayson Newholland cut corn on this very Congratulations to the lovely Niamh on winning the 'Bingo with Gemma' farm back in 1975 and on the day will be driven by John and Willy jackpot at The Muskerry Arms last Wednesday night. This was the last O’Connell of Blarney, who operated the combine until the machine was Bingo night for a while and Gemma was presented with a gorgeous bunch retired in 1998. ” of flowers to thank her for the many nights of fun she has given to the Following the machinery display, the straw will be baled, collected and large number of people who enjoyed the Bingo. loaded using, the then modern, systems of the time. The field will then be ploughed, harrowed, and sown again using a collection of traditional Kerry Pike, tractors and machines, with the help of some local enthusiasts and Tower, Blarney, collectors. The end of season Harvest Festival, starting at 12pm, is open to County Cork everyone and promises a fun day out for all the family, who can explore 021 4877112 The Farm’s Heritage Exhibition and traditional farmyard, and enjoy / 4877757 something tasty in the café and restaurant serving great farm fresh food INDIAN RESTAURANT and home baking; while vintage machinery enthusiasts are sure to delight EARLY BIRD MENU Sunday to Thursday 5pm - 7.30pm at the fantastic machinery displays throughout the afternoon. Harvesting CHOICE OF APPETISERS will depend on the weather, so check out The Farm Grenagh on Facebook Samosa (Veg) €3.95 • Onion Bhajee €3.95 for updates. Admission to the End of Season Harvest Festival is €8 per Chooza Pakora €3.95 • Seekh Kebab €3.95 person, with family deals available. CHOICE OF MAIN COURSES€ A share of the proceeds taken on the gate at the End of Season Malai Tikka...... 14.95 Breast chicken pieces cooked with mild spices over charcoal€ oven Harvest Festival will be added to the total funds raised at a coffee Murg Makhani...... 14.95 morning The Farm will host on Saturday 21st September from 10am - Marinated chicken off the bone, first barbecued in tandoor and then c ooked in tomatoes, butter, cream and topped with fine nuts.€ 12pm in aid of Marymount Hospice. Chicken Vindaloo (Hot or Med)...... 14.95 Boneless chicken cooked with potatoes in a hot sauce...... €14.95 Amy Fitzpatrick from Baltie Chicken Diced chicken cured in fresh spices and gently tossed on Baltie.€ Cork, came to us here in Korma...... 14.95 Chicken or lamb, mildly spiced with touch of seasoning, onions,cre am, Educogym in desperation yoghurt and nuts. € Lamb Karahi ...... 14.95 wanting to lose weight for Diced lamb in curry sauce, delicately flavoured with herbs, spices and her upcoming wedding at cooked in a special Indian souk. € Chicken Khata-Meetha...... 14.95 the start of August this Chicken in sweet & sour sauce with onion and green peppers.€ year. Prawn Jal Frezi (Hot or Med) ...... 14.95 Prawns cooked with onion, capsicum, tomatoes and fresh ginger.€ Amy not only achieved Vegetable Baltie ...... 12.95 Seasonal vegetables with touch of spices and herbs. € her goals but exceeded Shahi Vegetables Korma...... 12.95 them and transformed her Fresh vegetables with touch of yoghurt, cream, herbs and nuts in a mild sauce. whole body and shape. ALL ABOVE MAIN COURSES SERVED WITH She lost 3 stone in 4.5 PILAU RICE OR NAN BREAD. months and went from a size 18-20 to a size 10 simply by working out three times a week at our gym for 20 minute training sessions with a personal trainer doing weights CLLR. PAT training and by sticking to a nutritional programme given to her by our in- house nutritionists-healthy eating, no magic! We meet a lot of women on a weekly basis and more often than not they BURTON are considering all sorts of drastic measure to lose weight. However, Mobile 086 2574950 they realise very quickly that by just eating the right food and by doing Office 021 4388300 weights to burn fat and build muscle the weight will come off naturally Email [email protected] and healthily. Web www.patburton.com To find out how we can help you achieve your goals contact us at Educogym, Unit 1, Brooklodge Business park, Glanmire,C ork Phone (021) 486 6920 CLOGHROE, BLARNEY, CO. CORK Page 22:Layout 1 9/9/13 5:42 PM Page 1

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24 | Muskerry News Blarney Tidy Towns work recognised in Cork County Council Anti Litter Challenge 2013

Congratulations to the hard working volunteers at Blarney Tidy Towns, headed by Tom MacGrath, who saw their efforts rewarded in the recent County Council Anti Litter Challenge. Blarney received the fourth highest marks in the county, missing out on third place by only a couple of marks, and the final judging period gave Blarney the highest mark in the county. Innishmore, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. North Presentation Adult Education Centre is located at The North Presentation Secondary School in Farranree and our Principal is Ellen Lyons. In North Presentation Adult Ed we believe that learning is a lifelong process NIGHT INVITA and that there is no upper age limit to acquiring new skills, new outlets for PEN TIO interaction etc. Our students range in age from mid-twenties to early eighties!!! We O N offer a small but very high quality programme of courses such as English Thursday, 10th October lit erature, maths, language studies, computer studies, history etc . We aim to cater for adult students who are taking the first steps on the road of learning to those who are looking to go further in their subject area. For example you can join a “ get computer smart” class as a total beginner with computers and then progress over time into certified courses that go all the way to ECDL Level.. We call it pathways to learning, You advance from step to step at your pace. That is the approach we encourage here at North Pres. All our courses are certified and are run under the Department of Education’s Back to Education Initiative which offers an attractive fees package so that money is not a stumbling block to your entry into a course. Equally we are very proud of the social interaction that we have helped to foster within our classes and we see this as a vital component of lifelong learning. We like to go on field trips to history exhibitions, theatre productions, film presentations and summer outings. Learning is FUN!!!! Our school has a very close relationship with the surrounding community in Farranree and this extends to the Adult Ed section as well. We are very proud of how our adult ed students always comment on the great atmosphere and welcome that they find when they come to North Pres. So why not come along to our information session, Tuesday 10th September 2013, 10.45am, in the Family Resource Centre, Church of the Resurrecti on, Farranree. We invite parents and You might just find something to interest you and brighten up those winter prospective pupils to visit mornings! our school Doors open 7.15 Principal’s address 7.30 Followed by tour of the school.

Members of staff and students North Presentation Centre for will be happy to welcome you Further Education Farranree, Cork Adult Education Programme for September 2013 Information Session tel: 021 - 4871740 On Tuesday September 10th, 2013 fax: 021 - 4871060 At 10.45am In Family Resource Centre, email: [email protected] Church of the Resurrection, Farranree

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Kate Aherne, Lehenaghmore, Chloe O'Callaghan, Aoife Hennessy, Shanakiel, Rosemarie O'Con- Caitlin Desmond, Rylane, being congratulated Ballinlough and Amy Finn, Spurhill celebrating nell, Mahon, and Jodie Lee-Murphy, Shanakiel by St. Aloysius School Principal, Yvonne Bane their leaving cert results at Christ King girls sec- collecting their Leaving Certificate Results at (centre) and her Mum, Helen, when she col- ondary school, Cork. St. Aloysius School, Sharman Crawford St. lected her Leaving Certificate results at the Pic Darragh Kane Picture: Mike English school. Picture: Mike English. Dental Matters

with Dr. Jill McKenna BDS MFDS. Onslow Gardens Dental Practice Mouth Cancer Awareness Day: Wed the 18th Sept. Make sure you have a free cancer screen with a participating dentist. Oral cancer is among the 10 most common cancers worldwide. 98% of patients affected are over the age of 40, but it is increasingly seen in Essential French Grinds students celebrating their leaving cert results at the Essential French building on Grand Parade, Cork. younger people. Men are more commonly affected than women, though For more information on Essential French's French and Irish Grinds see the difference in incidence is less marked than it was in the past. www.essentialfrench.ie Pic Darragh Kane The cause of oral cancer is complex and there are many factors in- volved. Risk factors include: 1. Tobacco causes oral cancer. 2 Alcohol use, particularly beer and spirits. 3. The combined use of both tobacco and alcohol is associated with a greater risk of developing oral cancer than either exposure alone. 4. Sun exposure is associated with an increased risk of lip cancer. 5. Diet poor in fresh fruit and vegetables. 6. Poor oral health. The signs and symptoms of oral cancer often resemble a lump, a red or white patch or an ulcer. If any such lesion does not heal normally Principal, Yvonne Bane, congratulating St. Aloysius School pupils, within 3 weeks, attendance at your dentist for examination is recom- Sarah Cobbe (Fair Hill), Nicole McCarthy (Deerpark), Tamzyn Coffey mended. It is worth noting that pain is usually a late feature in oral can- (Glanmire), Eimear Duggan, Shanakiel and Marielle Cruz, Wilton when cer. they collected their Leaving Certificate results at the school. Early detection and prompt treatment offer the best hope to the pa- Picture: Mike English. tient with oral cancer. Every time you visit your dentist for a routine ex- amination, an oral cancer screen is performed. Both the medical card and Blarney Studio of creative & traditional arts PRSI schemes entitle patients to free annual dental examinations.

Classes for: * Parent & baby * Toddler/Preschool * Kids * Adults DENTALPRACTICE Patrick Carey BDS, MFDS MSc. (Irish dancing) Carolyn Barry Murphy BDS. Blarney Dance Academy Jill McKenna BDS, MFDS. * Gradings (exams) * Feiseanna (competitions) * Displays Caryl O'Brien RDH * Foreign travel * or just for fitness, friendship & fun € Danced as a child – miss the craic? 100 off Tooth Whitening with Practice Dental Plan WE HAVE CLASSES FOR YOU – TEACHER TRAINING GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS € OR JUST FOR FITNESS AND FUN • Practice Plan 10 a month • PRSI patients Free examination yearly and Cleaning €45 • Tooth Whitening €150 per arch Part-time teacher training courses: TMRF & TCRG • Cosmetic Dentistry Locations: * Blarney Studio * Blarney School (old boys) • Sedation for nervous patients • Hygienist * Ballyanly * Blarney Road • Free Examination & Emergency Michele (Scannell) Ryan TCRG * Member of CLRG, MDTA & MRCE Treatment for Medical Card Patients • Evening & Saturday appointments

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Muskerry News | 27 Musician John Spillane and members at the Grand Reopening of Ballincollig Credit Union were a gathering took place to celebrate their return to Harrington Street, Ballincollig.

Pictures Darragh Kane

Nicola O'Connell, DIrector, Pat Moore, Secretary and Shelia Irene Byrne, Vice Chairperson, Sarah Kidney, Magner, Director Ballincollig Manager, Catherine Greene, Chairperson and Credit Union at the Grand Elizabeth, Staff member Ballincollig Credit Reopening. Union at the Reopening. BLARNEY BEAUTY AND HOLISTIC COLLEGE Another brand new business to Blarney will be opening its doors to new students this November. Lorna Jean Bolster, the woman who opened a fantastic salon on Station Road recently is the main driver behind the new college. Speaking of her reasoning behind the new venture she said, “Since COMING SOON to Blarney! opening in Blarney recently I have noticed what a great place it is to have a business and how supportive the local community are so that’s why I Blarney Beauty & Holistic have stuck with Blarney for the college. Both Debbie Magee, the other teacher, and I have nearly a quarter of a century experience between us, and both of us can’t wait to start teaching in Blarney.” College Blarney Beauty and Holistic College will be launching with two Opening November 2013 courses; a Beauty Diploma that will be starting in November and running BEAUTY THERAPY DIPLOMA every Monday and Wednesday, and a Swedish Massage Diploma which SWEDISH MASSAGE DIPLOMA will be starting in November. Other courses will also be launched shortly after opening, details of which will be published closer to the date. All SPORTS MASSAGE DIPLOMA courses are VTCT accredited which are recognised qualifications REFLEXOLOGY DIPOLMA worldwide. REIKI TRAINING All details of location and times of the two launch courses will be noted in AND MUCH MORE! The Muskerry News next month. Blarney Beauty and Holistic College can be contacted through their Keep an eye on our Facebook page and this facebook page in the interim. publication next month for full details! https://www.facebook.com/blarneybeautyandholisticcollege https://www.facebook.com/blarneybeautyandholisticcollege Page 28:Layout 1 9/9/13 8:17 PM Page 1

28Are | you Muskerry living with cancer? News Then why not visit the Cork ARC Outreach Centre at Niche Community Health Project in Behind the Castle Walls Knocknaheeny, Monda ys from 9.30am – 3pm. Drop in and avail of their free support service which provides emotional with Adam, Head Gardener support and practical help for people with cancer and their families. No Blarney Castle appointment is necessary, just drop in or call 086 8196888 or 021 August was another generally sunny and 4276688. dry month with rainfall well below average Cork ARC Cancer Support House is a voluntary organisation and but the gardens have coped pretty well. We are registered charity essential to the community of Cork where people with struggling with low water levels in the rivers cancer and their families can come to find emotional and practical support, and bog garden area, and as a result we have had to turn off one of our free of charge. Basedin O’Donovan Rossa Road they provide a safe waterfalls. Our newly sown wildflower meadows were very slow to start this spring haven for cancer patients and their families, offering a drop -in and but have now caught up and provide a great splash of colour for walkers, as telephone service where people can call without an appointment and chat does the fuchsia hedge that is in full flower on the lake walk. We intend to with a trained volunteer. introduc e even more wildflower areas next year. They are a wonderful Services offered by appointment at our centre include, counselling, feature and greatly benefit the local wildlife. support groups, dedicated breast cancer service, therapeutic massage, We have just completed our wigloo (willow igloo) in the lower rock close reflexology, yoga, art therapy and t’ai chi. We are always keen to find new by the dolmen. It was woven from living willow and sits nicely alongside ways to support our visitors. We have introduced guidance on benefits and our existing willow tunnel. This makes good use of a very boggy area of social welfare entitlements which has proved to be of great benefit in these ground that we have been struggling with. difficult times. Our most recent initiatives include our cancer support blog The herbaceous borders are starting to fade in places and we are dead and our walking programme. Our above mentioned outreach service and heading and tidying as required. Overall it has been a good show this year our prostate cancer group are due to commence in September. All services and we are very pleased. provided at the house are free of charge and with no government funding It’s the time of year for pruning hedges, mulching beds and general tidying they rely on fundraising activity. up in the vegetable garden. We have been cutting back our old raspberry and loganberry canes and tying in the new ones for next years crop. We have dug Daithi O’Shea up the last of the potatoes. Lifted shallots, garlic and onions and planted out pictured with brassicas and leeks. Now is the time to sow spinach, winter lettuce and three lovely rocket to take you through to the autumn. We are planning some renovations Blarney ladies; in our walled garden over the winter and intend to build a large fruit cage Crena, Rosarie and some new raised beds which should make things easier to manage. and Mary We have our first proper apple crop from our 5 year old Irish orchard. All during the Rose of the trees are heritage varieties and it is very interesting to compare the of Tralee differences between them. As the crop improves in future years we intend to make our own apple juice, and I might have a go at cider. In the mean time Festival. our indoor grapes have also had a good year, and our newer seedless variety has been a big hit. Bulb planting can be started now. The fresher they are when you plant them, the better they perform. Make a few notes as to where you would like some extra colour in the garden, then select bulbs that suit. Too often bulbs end up as an impulse buy that get stuck in a corner and forgotten about, so don’t forget to label them. We will have to start thinking about winter protection of less hardy plants over the next few weeks. Some of our tree fern varieties and specimens in Blarney & District Historical Society our tropical border will have to be lifted and brought indoors for the winter Programme of Public Lectures and Field Trips for 2013-2014 Season months. Others will be protected with straw, fleece or a heavy mulch. We Thursday 10th October 2013 will then pray that we have a mild winter. Canon Patrick Sheehan – His Life and Writings Ms. Nora O’Keeffe I look forward to seeing you in the gardens. Adam Thursday 7th November 2013 From Station Road to Siberia – The World War of Noel D. Nunan Mr. John Mulcahy Thursday 5th December 2013 Layers – The Design, History and Meaning of Cork Street Signage Mr. Tom Spalding Thursday 9th January 2014 Ethnic Cleansing in the Lee Valley Dr. Paul McCotter Thursday 6th February 2014 The Wreck of the Neva- Convict ship from Cork to Botany Bay Mr. Cal McCarthy Thursday 6th March 2014 The Battle of Crossbarry March 1921 Mr. Donal O’Flynn Thursday 3rd April 2014 When Midleton Town was Sold Mr. John Fenton Thursday 1nd May 2014 Monard Spade Mills and the Small Water-powered Foundries of Co. Cork Dr. Colin Rynne Friday 15th May 2014 7.30pm Field Trip to Mallow Castle Mr. Dan Doolan Meet at Entrance to Castle Thursday 5th June 2014 7.30pm Field Trip to Mourneabbey Mr. John Mulcahy Meet at the Abbey July/August Summer Vacation All lectures are in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) at 8pm unless otherwise stated. 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Jim pictured with Leo Collins, CBE.

Jim receiving his €150 voucher from Paddy and Lisa O’Leary, O’Learys Centra Tower. Also pictured are Leo Collins and Seamus McHugh, CBE. O’LEARY’S CENTRA TOWER CUSTOMER WINS SHOPPING SPREE Local man Jim O’Connor, customer service to our shoppers and after human resources but rather to enhance the a lot of research we decided to invest in the customer service. They free staff to focus Kerry Road, Tower bagged Self-Checkouts to allow people a more on other important aspects of the business himself a bargain recently when convenient method of paying for their such as stocking shelves and helping he became the 200,000th goods. The self-checkout system has customers. customer to use the Self- greatly reduced queues within the store and Leo Collins, CBE Area Manager, is we have a large number of customers that thrilled with the success of the system in Checkout system in O’Leary’s use them on a regular basis.” the store, “We are delighted that O’Leary’s Centra, Tower. The system has been developed by CBE, Centra has implemented our innovative Jim, a regular user of the Self-Checkouts Ireland’s largest supplier of point of sale Self-Checkout solution. As a client of ours € within the store won a 150 Centra solutions, who are based in Claremorris, for many ye ars, it’s great to see them shopping voucher and was delighted with Co. Mayo. Employing over 120 people in investing in their store to offer their the prize. “I always use the self service tills their Irish and UK operations, CBE customers a better shopping experience”. when I shop in O’Learys Centra”, he developed the Self-Checkout system at With 200,000 customers having already explained, “they are great as you don’t their Irish R&D centre following a lot of used the system, it seems the shoppers of have to queue as you would have at the research of both national and international Tower, especially lucky Jim, are also other checkouts so I find them much more retail trends. The system has since been delighted with the new service. convenient”. implemented into a number of For further information on CBE local Store manager Lisa O’Leary outlined the supermarkets throughout the country. 1890 373000, email [email protected] or visit benefits the Self-Checkouts have brought Contrary to common perception, the www.cbe.ie. to the store. “We wanted to offer a better Self-Checkouts are not installed to deplete For all of your shopping needs visit O’Leary’s Centra, Tower Shopping Centre. Page 30:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:47 PM Page 1

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32 | Muskerry News Corcaigh Abu! No lack of support for the wonderful Cork team from Scoil Chroi Iosa, Blarney.

Blarney GAA and Blarney United FC played out a thrilling draw in the Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) are holding their first ever annual golf challenge recently. Blarney GAA retained the cup they won Meningitis Meander in Ballincollig Regional Park on Saturday, 21st last year, with a 4 half points each stalemate at Blarney Golf Resort. Both September and are appealing to the local community to sign up and respective captains, Ronan Byrne and Alan O’Brien, were happy with the help raise vital funds for research into meningitis and septicaemia. draw and look forward to next year again. The walk is 5k, will start at 2.30pm and will take approx 1.5-2 hours. Presentation, meal and drinks took place in the Blarney Castle Hotel The registration fee for the event is €10 per person or €25 per family later that evening and a great night followed this very successful event. A (this includes a meningitis rubber band, goody bag and light huge thank you to both teams and sponsors for a memorable day. Blarney refresh ment). Come and walk solo, bring a team, wear fancy dress, the Abu! possibilities are endless! Temple United had two teams in action over the weekend. There are around 200-300 cases of meningitis and septicaemia every The U15s suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Corinthians but luck year in Ireland. This means two deaths will occur every month and further favored the U13s in the first local derby of the season against old rivals 20% are left with severe after effects, such as brain damage, hearing loss Castleview, winning on a score line of 4 - 2. and amputations. Your help could save a life! Chris Dowdall opened the scoring with a fine solo effort finishing To book your place contact Monica on 01 8196931. with an over head kick to the roof of the net. He then went on to complete a hat trick after some great work and help from his team mates. Aaron Gearoid Walsh, MacCarthy got the other goal to seal a great game of ball by both teams. captain at Muskerry The season has only started by for Temple but with everything in place the Golf Club, presenting prospects look great for a successful season. the Junior Scratch The schoolboys will play all their home games on our new pitch Temple Cup to Ronan Park 2. This is the result of many years of hard work from all the Bagnall, Fermoy Golf committee and we would like to say a big thank you to the Cork City Club. Included Bill Council for giving us the grounds. Mullins, President Our Academy is back up and running every Friday at the Parochial Hall Muskerry GC. Gurranabraher for all kids both boys and girls aged between 5 and 10 Picture: Mike years. Kick off time is 3.45pm. English.

the BBA, an organisation which continues to go from strength to Tee time for Ballincollig Business Association strength. Members meets every Tuesday morning from 8-9am in The course is set for the Ballincollig Business Association Nosh+Coffee in Ballincollig an d a number of issues are discussed each (BBA) annual golf classic will be held at Lee Valley Golf & Country week which affect local businesses. For further information call 086 Club on Thursday, 19th September. 0551911 on log on to www.ballincollig.ie The BBA’s involvement within the community is increasing each year and this fund-raising event is essential for the continuity of its success. The money raised from all of the golf classics has been put to very good use, in particular the installation of the festival lights within the town, their maintenance and also their planned growth over the next number of years. Funding also goes towards the organising of the hugely successful Business Lunches with guest speakers such as An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, former World Cycling champion and Tour de France winner, Stephen Roche and former head coach of the Ireland National Rugby Union team, Declan Kidney. The St Patrick’s Day parade is also another great success, not only for the town but also local businesses. Without the public's continued support these would not have been possible. The organising committee has been very busy preparing for the event and are appealing for as much support as possible for this year’s golf classic. The entry fee this year is just175 for a team of three (including lunch) with a special offer of 150 for tee times booked between 8-10am. If people find that they are not in a position to sponsor a team, then the BBA would be very thankful if people would be kind enough to sponsor a Tee Box or a Green for €30 or sponsor both for 50 providing your business with some valuable advertising. Anybody who is interested in entering a team should contact Nevada Bob's on 021 4877180. This 2013 golf classic is just another event that is being organised by Page 33:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:48 PM Page 1

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34 | Muskerry News Happy 40th birthday to Lakewood Pitch and Putt Club

Report & pics Mike English 1975, Tim introduced a fellow John a Wood employee, John Coleman, to the Forty years of Pitch and Putt at Lakewood Club, Ovens, were marked on August position and he has remained in that job to the present day. John has worked 18th when long serving Secretary, John Coleman, planted a tree and unveiled a tirelessly to keep the club to the forefront of pitch and putt affairs. Frank Collins commemorative plaque. The club also availed of the opportunity to erect a plaque was Treasurer from 1975 until his untimely death in 1988 when his wife Sheila at the tree which was planted by Paddy Harkins, the then President of the PPUI, at took over the role and has been a faithful servant of the club to date. the official opening in 1973. Many course and club house improvements have taken place over the years Paddy was unable to attend but his daughter, Gretchen Ahern, read a message of while members have been doing well at various levels of play. Current lady goodwill from him and unveiled the plaque. captain, Valerie O’Leary was recently selected on the Cork Ladies Inter County Chairman, Frank Riordan, introduced the various speakers including Richard team. The club made a breakthrough at National level in 1990 when Davy Wood, Padraig O’Shea, Vice President PPUI, Margaret O’Riordan, Chairperson O’Donovan won the Juvenile Strokeplay Championship and Teresa Conway won Cork County Board and Peter de Foubert, Chairman John A. Wood Sports and the shortlived Junior ladies Matchplay Championship. Under the guidance of Social Club. juvenile officers, Rene O’Shea and Eileen Murphy, the Cork Juvenile Inter County A wine reception followed in the Sports and Social Club. A fourball was held team was composed completely of Lakewood players. The club’s juveniles, under earlier in the day featuring past and present members and amongst the winners the guidance of Steven Enneguess, won this year’s Cork Juvenile League and were Noel McCarthy and Billy Webster, John Ahern and Pat O’Keeffe, Darren Anthony McSweeney was selected on the Cork inter county team. O’Leary and Rene O’Shea, Pat Moore and Dermot Murphy, John Dineen and Lakewood has contributed officers to Cork, Munster and N.E.C, bodies Teresa Venables, Tim Murphy and Bart Millard, Catherine O’Keeffe and Paddy including John Coleman, Dan Conway RIP, Paddy Kelleher RIP and Steven Dennehy, Mary O’Donovan and Eileen Murphy. Enneguess who is current coaching co-ordinator of the PPUI. Though the history of Lakewood Pitch and Putt Club dates back to its The National Mixed Foursomes will take place at Lakewood on September 29 th. foundation year of 1973, the idea of a club had been formed by the John A. Wood Frank Riordan is in his tenth year as Chairman and heads up the following Ltd Sports and Social Club as early as 1970. In that year John A Wood provided a committee: President, Jo McCarthy, Vice Presidents, Joe Kavanagh, Danny site which was to be developed into a sports area for the employees of the Murphy, Jim O’Shea, Vice Chairman, Pat Moore, Secretary, John Coleman, Company. Soccer and GAA pitches were laid out almost immediately and the Treasurer, Sheila Collins, Competitions Secretary, Gretchen Ahern, PRO, Pat wheels were put in motion towards forming a nine hole pitch and putt course and Ryan, Juvenile Officer, Steven Enneguess, Club Coach, John Ahern, Lady Captain, this became a reality in August 1973 when Paddy Harkins, President PPUI, (later Valerie O’Leary, Lady Vice Captain, Pat Conway, Gents Captain, Patrick J. Curtin, to become captain at Lakewood), officially opened the course. Gents Vice Captain, Pat Twomey, General Committee, John Curtin, Eileen Present Vice President, Danny Murphy, was elected first Chairman and Tim Murphy, John P. Murphy, John O’Donoghue, Mary O’Donovan, Sheila O’Leary Lucey, a founder member took overin 1974. When the secretary resigned in March and Rene O’Shea.

The Cork Taekwondo (Club Churchfield/Bweeng) probably needed to pay for extra luggage given the enormous amount of medals they came home with from their recent trip to London for The World Taekwondo Championships. Pictured are Michael Riordan, Bweeng; Gold Medalist Rebecca Pardy, Churchfield; Silver medalist and club instructor, Darren Healy; Seven year old Scott Healy from Bweeng who won two Gold Medals; Silver medalist Danny Long, Churchfield; Double Gold Medalist Lauren Singleton, Bweeng; and Gold and Silver medalist Michael Duke, Churchfield. Missing is silver medalist Kevin Lee from Churchfield. WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 2014 Dates Available Double Gold Packages incl. Album Medalist Scott Healy, only seven years old, pictured € showing his Gold Medals to Matt (no699 extras) Kearney from Costcutter BILLY MacGILL Grenagh who 086 2 000 000 kindly sponsored 6 Winthrop Street, Cork his gear. Page 35:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:50 PM Page 1

Muskerry News | 35 To mark 10 years in business, O’Connor Pyne & Co. are inviting families and friends to attend their charity family fun fayre in Ballincollig on Sunday 29th September from 12 noon until 5pm at the Ballincollig GAA grounds. A family ticket costs just €10, which provides free entry to all games and and activities on the day. “All are welcome to join in the carnival-style family fun day, which will include bouncy castles, sumo warrior rings, bungee runs, giant jenga and draughts, tug-o-wars, gladiator joustling with the highlight of the day being a celebrity ‘Eliminator’ Competition with Rachel Allen, Ronan O’Gara, Eoin Cadogan, Ciaran Sheehan, Conor Counihan, Pat Spillane with more celebrity leaders to be announced in the coming weeks”, said Conor Pyne, Partner at O’Connor Pyne & Co. Frances Walsh ( 2nd from left) presents the Captain's Prize for Ladies at The accountancy firm, which is based in Ballincollig, is fundraising Muskerry Golf Club to Mary Keane. Included are Frances Jermyn, Lady for three special charities - The Grace Nolan Foundation, St. Josephs Captain and Gearoid Walsh, Captain. Picture: Mike English. Foundation and the Donal Walsh memorial fund for Crumlin Hospital. “We wanted to mark our 10th anniversary in business in a unique way, and with that in mind we have been fundraising to raise €10,000 for each charity which will go directly to supporting children in need in Ireland”, said Tomas O’Connor, Partner at O’Connor Pyne & Co. “Our thanks to Cork GAA stars Eoin Cadogan and Ciarán Sheehan, GAA legend Pat Spillane and former Ireland and Munster rugby star Ronan O’Gara as well as celebrity chef an d author Rachel Allen for their support of our family fun day”, he added. These well-known stars and more will go head-to-head in the ‘Eliminator’ team event, taking place at the family fun fayre. All team entries are welcome, whether corporate or family teams, and with each team being led by a celebrity, there is sure to be plenty of competitive Niall O'Keefe 6th Dan and John Vaughan 5th Dan pictured with Blarney spirit and good fun on the day. Entertainers, face painters, carnival Taekwondo students Jodie Buckley, Mayfield, promoted to yellow belt booths as well as local farmers’ market stalls will also ensure a great and Darragh and Jake Buckley, Blarney, both promoted to yellow tag after atmosphere and super family fun for all ages. their recent grading.

Congratulations to The Cork under 16B hurling team who won the all Ireland Final in Tipperary. They beat Galway, Waterford and Wexford to qualify for final and beat Tipperary in the final. Pictured are the Muskerry players who lined out; Ray Murphy, Blarney(selector); Darragh Corkery, Ballinora; Andrew McCarthy, Inniscarra; Michael O’Riordan, Dripsey; Kevin Cremen, Blarney; Aidan O Donovan, Ballincollig; and Mark Coleman, Blarney. FENCING SPECIALIST ALL TYPES OF Pavings & Patios FENCING SUPPLIES Hedge Removal Side Gates, Pallisade Fencing, also available Round Tops, Bow Tops and more Side Gates Fully Installed, Manufactured and Designed to your from €100 own specification

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InniscarraU9’s Camogie give Club hosted it all an U9 Camogie they Blitz have involving 8 at teams Innicscarra on August 18th in Inniscarra. Camgoie Nice weather gave an excellentClub start blitz to the day and all of the games were keenly contested in a very sporting and competitive manner. All players were provided with party bags and refreshments after- wards in Inniscarra Camogie Hall where an overhead screen displayed pictures of the day’s activities to players, coaches and family members. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the event, including the eight teams on the day who were Blarney, Inniscarra Team 1, Inniscarra Team 2, Ballincol- lig, Millstreet, Sarsfields, Fr O’Neills and Carrigaline.

Ballincollig Fr. O’Neills Inniscarra team 2

Blarney Inniscarra team 1 Sarsfields Glanmire aid worker, Conor Elliott is urging sports fans from all over Cork to sign up to GOAL Jersey Day, which is taking place this year on Fri- day October 11th. The popular annual fundraiser invites people to wear their favourite sports jersey for the day, and make whatever contribution they can afford to GOAL. Former Cork hurling great, Sean Og Ó hÁilpín has also lent his support to GOAL for Jersey Day. For more information on GOAL Jer- sey Day please visit www.goal.ie.

Stephanie Cotter, 3rd year student in Coachford College, who placed 1st winning the gold medal in the All Ireland Junior 800m competition repre- senting the school. Stephanie is a member of West Muskerry Athletics Club and has won a number of prestigious All Ireland medals with them during the summer. A remarkable achievement for the school and Please join the Stephanie. Pictured are shows Edward Williamson, Deputy Principal; Mercy University Hospital Foundation Fiona McCole, PE Teacher and Athletics Coach; Stephanie Cotter and 2013 Recycling Campaign Kevin O’Sullivan, PE Teacher. and help save lives in Cork! Your Local Representative Blarney/Macroom LEA The Mercy University Foundation has partnered with Kil- darson Ltd., to raise much needed funds in aid of Mercy Hospital Cork

Local volunteer Denis O’Donovan collects print car- tridges and items for recycling on behalf of the hospital throughout the county to raise funds for life saving equip- ment at The Mercy Hospital. If you can help and would like to sign up to the re- cycling campaign contact Denis O’Donovan on 087 2690776 or by email to [email protected] Page 37:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:51 PM Page 1

Muskerry News | 37 Young GAA stars come out to play at Donoughmore Cul Camps

Lorcan McLoughlin & Molly Lorcan McLoughlin & Dylan Buckley Danaher

Division OneMuskerry Debut. These are exciting times Rugby Club kick offthe new helm capably season assisted by Rodez veteran and for Muskerry Rugby Club who this season com- keen student of the French game, Kevin Con- pete in Division One of the Munster Junior don. Allez les Bleus!! League for the first time in the club’s history. For more information on Muskerry Rugby Back in training since late July, there is quiet club please go to our website at confidence exuding from the players as they http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/Musker- gear up to take their place amongst the elite of ryrugby or see the contacts below. Munster junior rugby, opening their league cam- Mini Rugby Contact: Michael O’Connell 087 paign on October 6th at home to the highly re- 2075149 garded Clonmel. The newly promoted second Youth Rugby Contact: team has already seen competitive action in the Aidan O’Connor 086 8349105 Dennehy Cup and they kick off their league Adult Rugby Contact: campaign on October 6th away to Cobh Pirates. Shane Murphy 087 9034851 Mini Rugby is back. Mini rugby for ages 7-12 recommenced on Saturday 7th September and Youth rugby. Our U13, U14, U16, U18 teams continues every Saturday at 10.30 New players are all back in training and new players with or are welcome for all teams. The aim of Mini without experience are more than welcome. Rugby is to foster and develop young players of There is a particular intensity to the Under 13 all ability in the game of rugby in a safe, non training, and more than a competitive, enjoyable environment, through ac- whiff of Gallic flair, as tivities which ensure progressive skill develop- they prepare to travel to ment for all. Parents of players are particularly Rode z in France in early welcome to participate in the club, whether it is October for the annual Top to help out at training or with other club activi- 12 tournament featuring ties, and previous rugby experience is not re- leading clubs from across quired! Europe. Michael Kett is at Page 38:Layout 1 9/9/13 1:52 PM Page 1

38 | Muskerry News Ballincollig Vintage Club are on the road again. The run, which is on Sunday 15th September, is kindly sponsored by The Angler's Rest. Registration is from 11am at the Angler's Rest and refreshments will be served before departure which is 12noon. Enty fee 10. This is the second last event for the year and will be a short run as the club will be winding down for the season. A meal is available from the Angler's Rest upon return around 2.30pm, this is optional (not included in entry fee). Prizes will be presented after the meal. This is open to vehicles 20 years or older. Enquiries to 087 7937560 or 085 7665127

Blarney Hillwalking Club have resumed activities this month and either climbs or walks take place every Sunday, leaving from Ringwood House car park at 8.30am sharp. Now is the right time to try this type of excercise and fresh air especially as the great weather prevailing make conditions ideal at this time. The club AGM will be held at Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel on Wednesday October 2nd at 8pm. For further information and advice please go to the club website for contact details.

Members of Donoughmore Macra presenting a cheque to representatives of Our Ladies Children’s Hospital, € Crumlin for 3230, Ted O'Connell, Adian Moynihan Quality Hotel Killarney, and Laura the proceeds of a Condron, Opel Ireland, presenting Katherine Mullane Donoughmore with very successful trad a Special Award for her 1977 Cavalier at Ted's Opel Vauxhall Run 2013 session. which took place last month. CASEY MOTORS POULADUFF ALDERLAND•WATERLOO•BLARNEY DISMANTLERS Service & Repair of Cars • Vans • Light Commercials CORK LTD. Liam Casey Phone 021 • 4383456 Mobile 087 • 2096018

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40 | Muskerry News Are Headaches Controlling Your Life? If You’re Female, Over 25 And Suffer With Migraines – These Are The Facts You Must Know Living with headaches is tough. person again, pain free and without headaches -- being able to play with your Day after day of being miserable, irritable, kids, enjoy time with friends, and not have to and looking a lot older than you really are. worry that your headache will hit you at just The frustration of knowing that your friends t he wrong time. and family don’t understand what you’re going through. I’m running a special 14-day offer for those suffering with headaches. Until 27h Add this to doctors’ visits, MRI’s and CT September, €40 will get you all the services I scans -- which only come back with “normal” normally charge new patients €265 for! results. Why would I practically give away my And that’s not all… trying one medication services? 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