Vol. 1 Issue 9 - Dec 3rd, 2020 NEXT EDITION DEC 17TH 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Gay, Bi+ and Science Week at Trans Men’s Services Midleton CBS Primary Launched School Science Week in Midleton CBS Primary The boys in Múinteoir Anthony's 5th School was a tremendous success this Class investigated Sound, Múinteoir in Cork County year. The boys had so much fun explor- Amy's 5th Class had great fun using red ing, experimenting, and investigating the cabbage, vinegar, lemon juice, soap and The Gay Project today announced a facilitated online so people from any part different areas of Science last week. bread soda to dye cloths while Múinteoir suite of online services that will be of Cork can attend. These services are Some of the areas explored included Lorna's 5th Class learned all about Food available to those folks in Cork County available immediately. To get more infor- energy & forces, materials and living and Nutrition. for the duration of COVID-19 restric- mation e-mail [email protected] things. They finished the week off with vir- tions. These include a range of online or you can phone 0873647901. tual assemblies on Zoom. Both Múinteoir Fiona's and Múinteoir social groups for men, a book club, a Brendan's 6th Class boys explored ways writers club, coffee social groups, The Gay Project is a National NGO that The boys from 1st to 4th were busy con- to reflect, refract and disperse light seminars and online classes and a Supports, Celebrates and Advocates for ducting experiments with boats, bridges through a variety of activities. Múinteoir facebook group called Munster Gayze. Gay, Bi+, Trans and Queer Men. Ailsa and weather vanes; skittles, parachutes Eoghan's 6th Class had fun learning These services offer a much needed Spindler, the Co-ordinator of the Gay and hardboiled eggs! about the Eye and Optical Illusions. social outlet for GBT+ men in Cork to Project, says: “Like everyone, we’ve socialise with their peers during ongo- recently been adapting our services to ing COVID-19 restrictions. COVID-19 restrictions and this has enabled us to reach more people than “We know that these services can help ever”. combat isolation for folks who might be finding the added isolation of COVID-19 There are four main pillars to our work: challenging” Community Development - Running Events and Social Groups Worker with the Gay Project, Michael O - Campaigning for LGBT+ Human Rights Donnell. “Our services offer a digital and Policy Protections space where GBT+ men in Cork can be - Providing Information and Resources to out and proud of who they are. We’ve GBT+ men and their families found that this is especially relevant for - Delivering Workshops and Talks older men”. To get more information go to Múinteoir Emma's 4th Class(2) It’s very easy to get involved. These serv- https://gayproject.ie or follow us on social ices are completely free to attend. media @GayProjectIRL on facebook, Confidentiality is assured from all staff instagram and twitter. delivering the service. The groups are

Múinteoir Lorna's 5th Class(1) Múinteoir Eoin's 3rd-4th Class(1)

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Múinteoir Fiona's 6th Class(1) Múinteoir Gail's 2nd Class(1) email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 A Ballymaloe Hamper is everything anyone needs to ensure a very Merry Christmas.

This large celebrational Luxury exclusive and extremely limited edition Hamper is a selection of some of the Black's Distillery Gin blended with Ballymaloe chefs favourite treats and Ballymaloe House walled garden local producers (€395). This botanics (€75). Ballymaloe Connoisseurs Wine Hamper is four extremely special bot- Giving any of these generously tles from Ballymaloe's award-winning curatated limited edition Christmas wine cellar including a bottle of 1983 goodies from Ballymaloe House, is Port that has been carefully stored in guaranteed to make your family, the same place since 1983 (€290). friends or colleagues Christmas deli- ciously merrier. By doing so, you are And, the Ballymaloe Garden Gin also supporting local businesses and Hamper includes two balloon gin bringing happiness to more than just glasses, Poacher's tonic water, and a the recipient. lemon and lime with Ballymaloe's Visit www.ballymaloe.ie or @ballymaloe via social media for more sale made online and the purchaser information and to place will receive a 'Golden Ticket' inviting a 'Click and Collect' them and a friend to lunch at order. Ballymaloe House. It could be you!

Giving to the Givers of (Bigger images of Hampers here hampers (as well as pur- https://drive.google.com/drive/fold- chaser rewards on some ers/16Nua7lN5rPvtl05VvDbx_QFCtku vouchers sales).. every rpaGG?usp=sharing ) 20th Ballymaloe Hamper email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 East Cork Late Late Toy Blessed Dominic Collins Show Star honoured by Wreath laid at the site where Blessed to send ships to aid the Ulstermen. At the Dominic Collins was executed at North request of James Archer, an Irish Jesuit Main Street, Youghal, on All Hallows' Eve, priest travelling with the Spaniards, his local school October 31st. Collins joined them, being himself a man Clonpriest N.S. staff and pupils recently He proceeded around the school, led by with a distinguished military background. welcomed Adam King, one of our Senior Mrs. Aisling Pierce, S.N.A., who played Born in Youghal in 1566, the spiritual man So in 1601 they sailed for Ireland, but Infants, back to school after his adventur- suitable celebratory tunes on her accor- was brutally executed for refusing to after being besieged by storms on the ous and headlining weekend in Dublin. dion. Adam, as is his way, took it all in his renounce his faith by the English army passage over, the main Spanish force The entire school, including Adam`s three stride as notes of "Congratulations" and during the Ulster Plantation in the early arrived on the south coast where they older siblings Danny(6th Class), Katie "For He`s a Jolly Good Fellow" rang out in 17th century. were decimated in the battle of Kinsale. (4th Class) and Robert(2nd Class), sur- the chill morning air. It was back to earth A plaque lies to commemorate him with Archer returned to Spain, while Collins prised Adam, his parents, Fiona and then for our intrepid stargazer as he the following inscription: remained at Dunboy Castle where he David, and baby sister Sarah(11 months) returned to his classroom and classmates 'Blessed Dominic Collins, Jesuit Brother, offered spiritual guidance to the remain- with a guard-of-honour. and watched snippets of his Toy Show was martyred here at the North Gate on ing Irish soldiers, besieged within the cas- performance on the class whiteboard. October 31st, 1602'. tle by a much larger English force. Who Was Blessed Dominic Collins: When the castle fell in 1602, all were A selfless and spiritual man, Blessed immediately hanged, but for Collins and Dominic Collins was brutally executed for two others. After being tortured, the two refusing to renounce his faith by the remaining soldiers were executed, while English army during the Ulster Plantation Collins was brought before Baron in the early 17th century. Mountjoy, the Lord Deputy of Ireland, who Dominic Collins was born in 1566 to a tried to persuade him to join the English wealthy merchant family in Youghal, army and the English Church. Collins County Cork. At the age of twenty Collins refused, and was brought back to his went to the continent; wanting to join the hometown of Youghal, where in front of a cavalry he spent three years working in crowd he proclaimed that he was happy Brittany as a servant. Once in the army, to die defending the Catholic Church, he quickly rose through the ranks to cap- before being hanged, drawn and quar- tain, before entering the service of King tered. Philip II of Spain, where he served nine years in the Spanish army. In 1598 Blessed Dominic Collins was beatified Collins met an Irish Jesuit priest named by Pope John Paul II in 1992. Thomas White, to whom he confided a A plaque lies to commemorate him in desire to join the Jesuit Order. He willing- Youghal, County Cork, with the following ly joined the noviciate in Santiago de inscription: Blessed Dominic Collins, Compostela, rather than try to enter into Jesuit Brother, was martyred here at the the priesthood. North Gate on October 31st, 1602. Furthermore, the Blessed Dominic Collins When plague struck the Jesuit College, medal " of the Irish Jesuit Province was Collins tended to the sick and dying. established in 2019 to men and women Back in Ireland at this time, there was who have most closely collaborated in the revolt against the English and Scottish mission of the Society, with a spirit of gen- planters in Ulster, and King Philip agreed erosity and for the greater glory of God.

The beautiful flower wreath laid at the site where Blessed Dominic Collins was executed at North Main Street, Youghal, County Cork, on All Hallows' Eve.

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Upcoming Publication Dates Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 MIDLETON AREA PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN & CYCLE ROUTE GOES TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION By Christy Parker The 2013 plan acknowledged that new cycle routes had been provided in the Cork County Council is inviting public newer estates at Broomfield and around submissions for its proposed new the Northern relief road It recognised too €15m Ballinacurra-Midleton pedestri- that there was "a huge potential for cycle an/cycle route. routes in the town, given the relatively The eco-friendly plan, which is supported level terrain and proximity of most resi- by all local councillors, is predicted to add dential areas to the centre" and encour- an entirely new and welcome dimension aged an increase in levels of walking and to life in the Midleton area and to compli- cycling in the town, "mainly though design ment the Midleton-Youghal greenway. in new development areas."

The route will traverse the R630 from Seven years later and amidst a rapidly Ballinacurra to Lakeview Roundabout, growing culture of environment protection progress onwards via the L3621 Bailick and healthier living nationally and global- Road, Dark Road and Riverside Way to ly, The County Development Plan (CDP) the Gyratory, listed such aspirations as part of its core It will continue through Market Green to policy objective. Particularly, it seeks to the Northern Relief road and on to the achieve a "55% level of non-car based Midleton train station. transport" within the county's main towns This would meet the objectives of the The itinerary will also span Bailick Road CDP 2014, the East Cork Municipal to Gaelscoil Mhainistir Na Corann, pass- District Local Area Plan 2017 and the ing through Ballinacurra, Midleton, Midleton Town Plan 2013. Broomfield West, Knockgriffin, Townparks, Castleredmond, Loughatalia, Structural alterations Garryduff and Oatencake. Outlining the finer details of the new cycle route scheme, the county council makes Transport options the following commitments: The scheme's origins lie in the 2013 Town Development Plan, which took into - Construction of a dedicated pedestrian account a traffic and transportation study and cycle route from Ballinacurra to Southern Route Section that had outlined proposals to improve Midleton Train Station and includes the Rail railway line. 9 am and 5 pm at Cork County Council walking and cycling routes throughout following: - New footpaths, controlled crossings, Area Engineer's Offices, Youghal Road, Midleton. - A mixture of segregated cycle facilities, bus stop upgrades and LED public light- Midleton. The documents can be pur- shared use pedestrian and cycle paths ing. chased for €15.00 per set. These proposals would also comprise and greenway. parking and public transport measures - One way system for traffic from the Green times Submissions and observations relating to that would "significantly enhance the south of the Bailick Road to Charlestown The Ballinacurra-Midleton project is one the proposed development and the prop- attractiveness of the town as a place to Wharf. of many similar initiatives across the er planning and sustainable development live and to visit". Effectively the plan - Traffic light shuttle system at the N25 country and the significance of having the of the area in which the development sought to provide Midleton residents with underbridge on the Bailick Road. Green party in government will not be lost would be situated may be made by email "a choice of transport modes and, in par- - Works are proposed to Protected on observers. to [email protected], using ticular, to promote forms of development Structure Ref number 00517 on Bailick the 'submissions template' on www.your- that reduce levels of dependence on pri- Road. The Part 8 (public consultation) process council.ie or in writing to Senior Engineer, vate car transport". - An underbridge under the existing Irish runs for four weeks until December 9th Cork County Council Traffic and and the details can be viewed online at Transportation, Floor 11, County Hall, www.corkcoco.ie/en/planning/traffic- Cork on or before Wednesday 23rd transport/statutory-processes or between December 2020. Support needed for Fota Wildlife Park - David Stanton Fine Gael TD for Cork East Constituency, addition to the tourism benefits these David Stanton, has raised the need for attractions also provide vital support in support from Government to enable Fota the protection of biodiversity and conser- Wildlife Park to continue to remain a pop- vation and increase public awareness of ular destination for local and foreign environmental issues. tourists in East Cork. Fota Wildlife Park attracted roughly Zoos, wildlife parks and aquaria such as 475,000 visitors to East Cork last year Fota Wildlife Park have seen a significant and further supports are vital in ensuring drop in income as a result of closures due that the park remains viable. David to Covid-19 restrictions which have raised Stanton has requested that additional challenges in maintaining conservation supports for the park be strongly consid- and animal welfare activities. There are ered given the fact that it has remained some 60 plus licensed zoos and aquaria closed for the majority of the year while in Ireland, from local open farms to maintenance costs continue to accumu- national zoos and wildlife parks, which late. The Taoiseach has positively attract millions of visitors annually. In acknowledged this representation. East Cork News & Advertiser email:[email protected] Northern Route Section email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 As you have probably noticed Miss. She is proving to be a firm treat. And there are our birds. We baths too. Every little helps, as some already, we are very pet friendly favourite among our customers, have hundreds. Small and big, blue, try to tell us. And so with this in mind here in Clarenbridge@ Blackwater. big and small. grey, red, orange and brown. We I am asking all of you to consider put- Not only we love when customers have them all. They do tend to come ting more bird feeders around your bring their four legged friends One little lady, who herself is still in a more now, once the weather is cold. gardens this winter. down to see us (I always try and pram, comes down to see her every As you know, we have good few bird steal a few cuddles), we also have day. There is Tilda, who comes to do feeding stations dotted around the They don't have to be fancy, expen- our very own feline called Little her rounds and earn a little cheeky garden centre, and a couple of bird sive things. Anything will do for those tiny birds to keep them going in those tough months now. And they will pay us back next year. Because there is a method in my madness today. Those birds will keep coming over winter as long as we feed them. And then, they might decide to stay. What better way to introduce an organic solution to our pest problems in the summer.

Those birds will be getting rid of greenfly, caterpillars and other creepy crawlies from our flowers and veg. Add to it their delightful chirps and singing for our enjoyment during those long, lazy summer evenings. What's not to like? What's not to sup- port?

So my plea to you today is: mind those tiny birds, there is already so many less around. And we do need them. It won't cost a lot but it will be hugely appreciated.

Thank you, Magda email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 DVD RECOLLECTIONS TO BENEFIT YOUGHAL'S MEALS ON WHEELS

By Christy Parker yoga, and low cost counselling.

Archive film footage depicting scenes Based in its Blackwater Heights centre, it from Youghal over the past 100 years oversees therapeutic play therapy and a is set to benefit the town's Meals on social café (currently via Zoom) for those Wheels service. with dementia, along with 'singing for the Recollections is an endearing and brain' sessions, nostalgia singing and emotional 52-minute collage of other models of therapy. The project fur- Youghal's social history was compiled thermore organises carers 'comfort by local filmmaker Micheal Hussey. packs', comprising such items as jigsaws and playing cards to assist those caring Last September the Youghal Business for dependents with dementia. The cen- Alliance, supported by Cork County tre's ground floor is also leased as a pre- Council and Youghal Credit Union, organ- school amenity and facilitates a chiropody ised screenings at the Regal cinema, to service. widespread acclaim. Both the Meals on Wheels and the Amidst many wishes for the footage to be Community project receive some statuto- made available for home consumption, ry funding, along with small grants from Youghal Business Alliance production the council or SECAD. Meanwhile "the DVD is now on sale. people of Youghal have always been Ger Flanagan, Youghal Business Alliance with Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, extremely generous to both groups", Mayor Of The County Of Cork, at the launch of the Recollections DVD The proceeds will help subsidise the informs YCHP chairperson Mags Creed. Picture: John Hennessy Youghal Meals and Wheels initiative through its administrative body the "Recently a group of women each ran Youghal Community Health Project 11,000 miles in accumulative stages and (YCHP). raised about €5,000 for us. Its very heart- ening", she states adding that "the Honoured Youghal Business Alliance, as a group Youghal Business Alliance Chairman Ger and as individuals, along with Youghal Flanagan says, "We are more than proud Credit Union, have long been very sup- and honoured to make this excellent DVD portive of us too". available to the public. It is a privilege to help raise funds on behalf of the excellent Pandemic Affect service that the Meals on Wheels commit- Since the coronavirus outbreak, requests tee and its dedicated volunteers bring to to the Meals on Wheels have increased the town." by nearly 300%, from approximately 25 meals per day to around 70. "We deliver As much fine art as documentary, the meals three times a week - Monday, wide-ranging footage includes scenes Wednesday and Friday", Mags elabo- from quayside, river, field and hall. rates. "So that's 210 meals a week. We Parades that were religious, fancy dress have two routes in Youghal and its envi- Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of Cork pictured with or patriotic walk again. Moby Dick is rons and one in the Michael Hussey, Director at the launch of the Recollections DVD refloated and streets and houses, since Dungourney/Castlemartyr region". Picture: John Hennessy altered, demolished or replaced, return. The pandemic however, reduced the vol- On behalf of the YCHP and Meals on Old Perks, Pop Donovan's shop and jour- The recipients vary from those who are ume of drivers from about 50 to 15, Wheels, the chairperson extends her nalist Claud Cockburn are recalled, not in a position to cook for themselves or "because many of them were elderly and "deepest gratitude to all involved with the Horgan's animations dance again and have no family to do so, to more short- have had to self-isolate or stay at home at Recollections DVD for their great kind- river trip paradise never went away. term individuals "who, for example may various times", Mags explains. The trend ness and consideration", with "congratu- have been discharged from hospital and may well be entering reverse now though, lations to Michael Hussey on a wonderful Most of all, people whose lives and per- are convalescing at home amidst the pan- as an additional 11 drivers have regis- achievement". sonalities became forever integrated with demic", says Mags. tered in recent weeks. the town, are preserved in selective but Recollections is available in Youghal from magnificent hindsight. The food is prepared by Le Gourmet Drivers commit to anything from once a Cree's card shop, Read and Write, restaurant in Youghal "and to a very high week to once a month "and we are Crowley's Garage and Flanagan Print. "Very many people who saw the film said standard of nourishment", assures Mags. always recruiting". Mags informs. Price €10. Details YCHP on 085- what a great sense of community is It is delivered by volunteer drivers. 2515511. apparent in the town", says Michael. "Its not just an entertaining film but education- al as well. I'm delighted with the Youghal Business Alliance's involvement and am very happy that the DVD proceeds will benefit a fantastic local charity", he con- cludes.

Community health Last September the charity-registered YCHP assumed management of the Meals and Wheels from the Senior Citizens group, which had run it for over 30 years.

Formed over eight years ago, the Youghal Community Health Project, with up to 40 volunteers, provides a wide variety of Michael Hussey, Director, Ger Flanagan, Youghal Business Alliance, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of local health services. These include men- Cork, Niamh Herbert and Lorraine Hogan, Youghal Community Health Project, and Richard Lane, Youghal Meals on tal health initiatives such as mindfulness, Wheels, at the launch of the Recollections DVD Picture: John Hennessy email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 2 The Bungalow Carrigaloe, Cobh, Co. Cork P24 W306 DNG Spillane is delighted to Its unique, convenient location, present to the market for sale waterfront views tasteful interior this charming three-bedroom has created an ideal holiday retreat waterfront bungalow, which has or alternatively as a perfect retire- been tastefully decorated to cre- ment home to downsize to. ate a wonderful lifestyle home. Properties like this rarely come to The home itself is conveniently the market, book your viewing situated within 5km from the appointment today. centre of Cobh town together find a bright light-filled kitchen with space also has access to the deck- with a stone's through from the access to rear decking and patio, ing area, there are three light-filled Asking Price: €255,000 Carrigaloe train station, giving enjoys stunning waterfront views bedrooms and a bathroom. you a direct route to Cork City. where one can watch the vista of ships pass by. The cosy living On entering the property, you will

Accommodation Kitchen Fully fitted kitchen, timber flooring, access to rear patio and decking Living room Timber flooring, access to rear decking, feature fireplace with cast iron insert, and timber surround. Bedroom one Timber flooring, double room , waterfront views Bedroom two Double room, timber flooring, waterfront views, fitted wardrobes Bedroom three Timber flooring, Bathroom Fully tiled bathroom, shower, wash basin & Wc email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Top post for Cobh’s Cobh calendar a big hit

Kevin Cullinane For the past number of years Fr Liam Kelleher Kevin Cullinane is Honoured to have formed over thev years of active member- has produced a colour- been elected by the Honorary Life ship. ful calendar with the Members of JCI Ireland as Senate Sincere thanks to Catherine Laffey for proceeds going to Chairman for 2021 two years of selfless service and who led charitable causes. This He is looking forward to planning a mix of by example this year as part of the highly year the proceeds are virtual and real life events in the new year successful JCI European Conference going to help the to further the fellowship and friendships 2020 Conference Organising Committee. Benedictine sisters in the town an enclosed Oder, to help update their antiquated heat- ing system,which is on its "last legs" The sis- ters reside in a very old historical building, Admiralty House, which was the home of the American navy in the number of visitors. Adjacent to it, is during the First World War. The convent a tea and coffee room, with fresh baked as well as accommodating the sisters, is scones and home made soup. The calen- multifunctional and houses a public dar which contains 43 pictures all from chapel, as well as the enclosed cloister. Cobh and the Great island features a Many prayer groups meet there and there number of pictures from the Bible gar- is accommodation for 12 people who can den. It makes for a particularly beautiful be accommodated there for retreats etc. gift especially for those who can't make it A beautiful place of tranquility adjoining home for Christmas. Having been volun- the building, is the Bible Garden, it has tary designed by East Cork News free been fully restored through the efforts of advertiser, it's reasonably priced at €5. many volunteers, in recent months, mak- Copies can be had by Post €7.50 and ing it a haven of peace. postage is free for 5 or more, to help the worthy cause. Contact Fr Liam Kelleher Following the appearance of Mother email: [email protected] if you Catherine on the RTÉ 9 O'clock evening would like to Cullinane Head of communications at Cork airport pictured news recently, after their apples were [email protected] if you with Lord Mayor Cllr Joe Kavanagh and Lady Mayoress Stephanie stolen, there has been a huge upsurge would like to support. during a recent visit to the airport. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Midleton Credit Union Ltd. AGM 2020 Postponed

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Midleton Credit Union would like to take this opportunity to advise members that the 2020 Annual General Meeting has been adjourned.

It is with great disappointment we announce the postponement of the Annual General Meeting but the health and well-being of our Members, Board, Staff and their families is most important currently.

Subject to the restriction levels prevailing in January or February 2021 we will endeavor to reconvene our Annual General No Dividend & Rebate for meeting to this time. Despite the unprecedented challenges faced, Midleton Credit Union has continued to serve its Youghal Credit Union members throughout the pandemic and our focus throughout Members this year! has been to continue to work in a way that best works for our members. Youghal Credit Union has reported a very to hold its AGM this year. Current credit positive financial performance in 2020 union legislation prohibits them to host an The Board is monitoring the evolving situation and once a despite the abnormal year it was, the AGM virtually, they are awaiting the nec- decision has been made, we will issue communication to all credit union has accrued a provision for essary legislative changes required to be the issuing of a dividend and rebate for its passed by the government. Once these members advising them of the new date directly. members. changes are made, they will inform its members of a suitable date and how they We also want to take this opportunity to thank all our members Recently the Central Bank of Ireland, the intend to deliver the AGM, this is likely to regulatory body for all credit unions has be in early 2021. for their loyalty. Working together we will remain a cornerstone advised that all credit unions are not to of the local community, and weather the current challenges we pay a dividend or rebate this year due to Patrick Heaphy, Manager Youghal Credit face. We would like to wish all of our members a very happy the uncertain nature of the economy due Union said “We have had a strong per- Christmas and Peaceful New Year. to Brexit and Covid 19. formance this year and are very disap- pointed with the decision from the Central A business case was submitted to the Bank of Ireland not to allow us issue a Central Bank for the approval of the pay- rebate and dividend, but we have to ment based on YCU’s strong perform- accept it. We do however plan on paying ance in 2020, but they have refused to a dividend and rebate as normal going allow the payment. forward, I would like to thank our mem- bers for their continued loyal support Due to the current Covid 19 lockdown through what has been a tumultuous restrictions regarding events/ gatherings, year”. it is not feasible for Youghal Credit Union Bunscoil Mhuire winner in the Youghal Credit Union Art Competition 2020

Grace Callaghan who took place in her category email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 November Challenge for Youghal Meals on Wheels A group of 13 of us took on a challenge in Ursula NIcholson the month of November to run 1,100 Aisling Ryan (Our Mayo 1) miles to pay for the 1,100 meals we would Ricky Ryan deliver to Youghal Meals on Wheels in the Month of December. Mid-way through the month we hit our target of €4,400 to pay for the dinners, so we took the decision to keep going and raise additional funds to deliver a small Christmas Hamper. Our new overall target is €5,250 and with a week to go, it looks like we will make it. Brookes Supervalu in Youghal are organ- ising the hampers for us - we wanted to support and buy local. Our dream team of ladies running the Alison Curtin Finola Brennan 1,100 miles are; Maria O'Connor Louise Phelan Laura Keane Valerie O'Shea Ceara O'Brien Finola Brennan Susan Ashman Claire Murphy Alison Flynn Alison Curtin Ricky Ryan

Valerie O'Shea Alison Flynn

Maria O'Connor Laura Keane

Claire Murphy Susan Ashman East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 turn having their specific needs or inter- Finally, in a separate tangent and with ests addressed as class activities as they parents or guardians needing to be at A CLASS ADDITION "learn in a fun environment", promises work, Carleton Wharf Breakfast Club will Christy Parker talks to Deirdre Deirdre. provide 'dining space' from 8-9 am for O'Sullivan, whose plans to open a new children attending either of nearby pre-school in Youghal are nearing An app and an appetite Bunscoil Mhuire and Gaelscoil Choráin. fruition. Nothing happens nowadays without a "Once they are dropped off, with their coronavirus input and with parents unable breakfast, we will look after them and Youghal will welcome a new addition to its to attend a pre-school classroom, modern we'll see them to the school gates after- education services in January when a technology in the shape of Child Paths wards", assures Deirdre, adding, new pre-school facility opens in the town. steps in instead. Carleton Wharf Pre-school will open on This phone app is effectively a two-way "I want to create a place that is friendly Wednesday January 6th at the site of the communication tool between the school and welcoming and where children will former Spar shop adjacent to Green Park and parents. All aspects of a child's well- look forward to attending", Deirdre sum- (Otherwise known as 1798 Memorial being and activities can be portrayed on maries, "and in so doing am greatly look- Park). the app, with a parent's consent, includ- ing forward also to working alongside the ing pictures, sounds and observations. parents and business community of The personality behind this development "Its also a great asset for documenting a Youghal". is Deirdre O'Sullivan, a resident of child's progress towards meeting the cor- Knockraha, east Cork, where she lives rect milestones for their age", says Further details, enrolments, etc., regard- with husband Martin, with whom she has Deirdre. ing Carleton Wharf Pre-School: 085- four sons aged 17 to 24. 1004337.

Attractive though Knockraha may be, Deirdre's head was turned by Youghal REPAIRS TO YOUGHAL and her decision to open the school derives from frequent visits to the area. "I Deirdre O'Sullivan GAOL STEPS NOT especially love walking the fabulous All free beach", she muses. "And you need just She registered under the government's EXPECTED ANY TIME SOON set foot on the boardwalk or promenade Early Childhood Care and Education ini- and everyone says 'Hello'! It's a small tiative, whereby children of pre-school thing but it makes a person feel really age are given three hours free schooling welcome". per day, five days a week, for 38 weeks per year. The Department of Education On one of her jaunts through the locality funds the school for facilitating the Deirdre happened upon the boarded up scheme. property at Carleton Wharf and soon Alternatively, "parents do not need to wait realised its potential. "It has a spacious until their child is entitled to free pre- interior, outdoor space, is located across school and can have the option of paying the way and around the corner from pri- for the three-hour morning or afternoon mary schools and is beside a beautiful sessions", Deirdre says. park -not to mention the sea."What more Enrolments are accepted for children could one ask for?!", smiles the visitor, aged between approximately 2 years and who lists singing, dancing, music and 9 months (or post-potty trained) to five socialising amongst her pursuits when years. not staring at Capel Island. Learning with a smile Careering forward Having negotiated the use of the Carleton Not that this is non-chartered territory for Wharf facility, renovations to the property the business woman, who attained Level are now underway. By Christy Parker lapse "will not affect the Clock Gate oper- 5 and Level 6 childcare certification at The expansive room will cater for a maxi- ations", it concluded. Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre. mum of 22 children, morning (9.15-12.15) Pedestrians seeking passage to the The Youghal enterprise will be an addition or afternoon (12.45-3.45) session. There upper echelons of Youghal via the Deja vu to Knockraha's 'The Old School House', a will be a ratio of one staff member per 11 Gaol Steps can expect "a lengthy clo- The collapse is reminiscent of a similar crèche, pre-school and after-school club children. sure" in their way, according to Cork event in September 2015. It is nigh she has run since 2002 and where she County Council. impossible to see beyond the hoardings employs "16 wonderful staff". Outlining her approach to "creating a and deduce what section precisely has She also comes to the post, as great happy, playful/learning environment for A lower section -beyond the first set of collapsed, other that it is in the same teachers often do, from a background of the children of today", the schoolroom will steps- of the route adjacent to the Clock vicinity. Back in 2015 it was estimated diverse experience, having previously provide the children with a menu of Gate, which links the main street to Ashe that that portion -which fell 30 feet into an worked as a receptionist, shipping clerk, themed options. "We'll have a 'Home Street and further upwards by further sets adjacent property- had already been bank secretary and medical secretary. Area', with dolls/babies and various of steps towards Ardagh Crescent, repaired in the previous 80 years. home-themed paraphernalia", Deirdre Raheen Road and Sarsfield's Terrace, Deirdre's intuition of there being room for explains. collapsed a few weeks ago. The pas- Following the 2015 collapse Cork County another pre-school facility in the locality sageway has been closed off since, on Council commissioned chartered engi- was emboldened by her research, where "Then we'll have a 'Construction Area' safety grounds. neers David Kelly Partnership to conduct she found that the current services were with Lego, building blocks, hammers, etc. a study of the general area. operating near or at full capacity. "So I There will be an 'Art Area' and a 'Reading Responding to inquires, a press officer at The survey discovered that at least two pushed ahead with the plan", she con- Area' as well; so we hope to cover a wide the council's communications section sycamore trees were growing through the firms. range of categories." said "the Heritage Council and the town walls in the immediate vicinity, com- Other innovations include every child in Department of Arts, Heritage and the promising the structure over a wider area Gaeltacht have been made aware of the and threatening to cause further collapse. collapse of a section of the Town Walls in It is so far unknown whether any action Youghal". was taken to address the trees problem at the time. The spokesman understood the dam- aged structure to be "possibly up to 800 Being effectively part of a national monu- years old", with the estimated damage ment, the estimated cost of repairing the and repair cost "yet to be established". collapsed section in 2015 was between The message further read that while the €10,000 and €15,000. The steps were timescale for repairs was not yet known, closed off for the best part of 18 months. "a lengthy closure is anticipated". The col- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 A special thanks to Youghal Credit Union The information you provide helps to Brú na Sí Academy and Cork County Council for their gener- improve our service to you and all benefi- ous support. ciaries in accordance with the Bunreacht We at Brú na Sí Academy are excited level providing advice and support along of Comhaltas and Charity Regulation. All to introduce to you the new online the way. Access to all levels will require Please fill in the attached membership information is kept safe and confidential Learning Management Scheme (LMS) learners to achieve completion of the pre- form and read the Terms of Use and in line with current data protection regula- we are in the midst launching. vious level (one must complete level 1 to Policy Docement. tions. continue to level 2 ect). Despite the impacts of the pandemic on Brú na Sí Academy's continuity of musical We envisage this scheme as being of service, we have taken this opportunity to great benefit to members and paramount adapt to the changing needs of our mem- to the growth of the organization, not only bers in delivering traditional Irish music to upkeep the musical strength within the tuition be they Beginners, Improvers or community but to build a stronger plat- Advanced players . form for musical education as we progress through the times ahead. This program offers students an opportu- nity to enhance their musical skills from All teachers and intending teachers at Brú beginners to advanced in a self paced but na Sí will be familiar with the contents of goal oriented manner. We currently are all stages. This will be a course require- offering 4 levels suitable for beginners ment so that beginners and Improvers through to advanced Improvers. can be supported, guided and influenced Level 1 - Beginners (est. playing 2 years by the their Role Models. We know that and under) enthusiastic Role Models have a positive Level 2 - Intermediate (est. Playing 2 impact in young people's learning. Young years or more) people need to admire and look up to Level 3 - Intermediate (est. Playing 3 their Role Models for inspiration and guid- years or more) ance. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate (est. Playing 4 years) We have commissioned 8 tutors to recorded 52 Traditional tunes on 8 differ- Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of Cork pictured with Level 5,6,7 and beyond are intended for ent instruments. That's a total of 416 Micheál de Buitleir and Caroline Crowley advanced players capable of perform- video tutorials. On average each tutor ance standard for Ceolta Sí. took 7 hours to record tutorials,that repre- sents a lot of work, but we do have a com- Each level guides students through a prehensive set of courses that will be a manageable tune by tune process, build- tangible resource for years to come. Our ing on musical skills, technique and tune thanks to Janice o Leary,Daniel Ryan, repertoire. The management of Brú na Sí Daithií Kearney , Rose O Leary, Meadhbh will be following the learning process, and O Leary FitzPatrick, Aoife Butler Aoife acknowledging the succession of each Coleman, Liam O Leary Jessica Cawley.

Caroline Crowley & Micheál de Buitleir recieve support from Kieran of Youghal Credit Union. DEVASTATING IMPACT ken a 29 year cycle of Ceolta Si Summer Seisiun entertainment in Youghal. We The impact of Covid 19 on Brù na Sí was launched our first CD last February in truly devastating. Craobh Eochaille's fes- good time to sell it at our planned activi- tival activities, the concert series, Pop up ties but along came Covid 19. Shop, Summer Camp, Workshops, Ceolta Si Seisiun, were all lost causes for CD's are now available in time for the the rest of 2020. Our weekly classes were Christmas Gifts at Crees Card Shop the first to go under the lock down in mid and Kays Flowers. Price €10 each or 3 March. Sadly Covid 19 in2020 has bro- CD for €20. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 YARA - Monthly News

Welcome to our new Monthly News section where we will bring you updates from our expanding Association - now up to 132 members …and growing!

Our YARA support group is available dur- ing the lockdown for members who may need help - this includes grocery runs, where you can find information and books through the library, or emergency updates on our activities. This App is maintenance work, or you can always call available for download from the AppStore us just to have a chat… The Ironman event will take place in We are delighted to support the Meals on Youghal next August and some of our Wheels fundraising drive for the month of members have started training already - November. You can donate to this worthy Phyllis Foley is now doing an early morn- cause on the GoFundMe link on our ing swim and she has also written to Facebook page or through our Credit Santa for a bike! Please let us know if you Union Account - YARA - Charity would like to join her! Contributions - Account no. 23877. A weekend of Yoga All members will receive an early Our Environmental Group continues to Christmas present as we will be distribut- work with Clean Coasts and ing our very own YARA Calendar for 2021 at Ballymaloe House YawliesUnited on the litter project. We in early December. This is packed full of now have regular beach clean and we interesting photos taken over the last For two weekends in January 2021 you stillness of the mind. For more informa- sponsored a range of colourful signs year - look out - you could be famous…… can join Dearbhla Glynn at Ballymaloe tion on Dearbhla visit dearbhlaglynn.com which were erected by Neville House for a nourishing weekend O'Donoghue and his crew. Many thanks We are now planning the next issue so retreat combining yoga, mindful medi- Menus for the weekend will be vegetarian to also to Sean O'Neill, Flanagan Print please send in any interesting news or tation, and great food. Take the time to with an emphasis on warming, comfort, and Broderick's for their support - well ideas to - [email protected] - also exhale, let go of the challenges of 2020 and healing. Using produce from the done to all. visit our Facebook page for our regular and inhale relaxation, peace and Ballymaloe gardens and locality, head updates and where you can comment or delicious Ballymaloe meals. chef Dervilla O'Flynn will offer the very The Youghal App has now created a ded- post your own items... best of Ballymaloe in the spacious dining icated news section for YARA members YARA … Be active be involved… A truly positive start to 2021. Dearbhla will rooms. Ballymaloe House is a certified lead a warming Vinyasa flow practice in Failte Ireland COVID-19 Safety Charter the mornings. Practicing several sun business. Bedrooms are spacious and salutations and integrating various move- comfortable with plenty of room to prac- ments, moving mindfully with the breath. tice yoga via Zoom if you should prefer The morning Yoga practice will be slow, not to join the group or if COVID-19 warming and yet it has a lovely meditative restrictions do not allow us to practice and mindful quality to it. Creating an over- together. Our practice will be held in the all feeling of stillness and calm. Dearbhla spacious Ballymaloe Grainstore with a will teach a practice that is accessible to maximum of 14 participants and everyone both beginners and experi- Dearbhla. We will have a two-metre enced practitioners. And people are space between each matt. If COVID-19 always welcome to take rest whenever restrictions prohibit practising together they wish. then Dearbhla will host a live Zoom class that you can do in the comfort of your The evening practice is all about deep bedroom. Surf Walk - warmup copy rest, releasing stress from the body, calm- ing the nervous system, and sleeping like There are two Ballymaloe / Dearbhla a baby afterwards! All practices are Yoga Retreat weekends available and optional and if people would prefer a lie in prices start from a very reasonable €650 bed that is fine too, this is your retreat and per person sharing a standard room. it is all about rest, time out and self-care. Price includes all yoga practices, dinner, Practice breathing, stretching, and relax- bed, and breakfast as well as a wellness ing at your own pace and under pack in your room on arrival and tea Dearbhla's experienced guidance. She throughout your stay. Sanitised yoga has been practicing yoga for over 20 mats, blocks and blankets are also includ- years and has vast experience of teach- ed. You are also invited to join a member ing retreats both in Ireland and interna- of the Allen family for a history tour of tionally. She admits to becoming more Ballymaloe House and gardens during grounded and calmer thanks to the men- your weekend too. Dates: Friday 8th - tal and spiritual impact of her practice. Sunday 10th January and Friday 15th - The physical benefits are obvious too. Sunday 17th January 2021 Dearbhla practices and teaches vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga and meditation, To book please contact Lyndsay at and believes through the practice of yoga Ballymaloe House on 021 465 2531 or everyone can find balance, clarity, and email [email protected] SIMON COLLECTION We are collecting Adult Warm Hats / 021-4632937. before Saturday 12th Scarves / Gloves / Stockings for Simon December 2020 Community, Cork. These Items can be handed into Mary O Farrell, Midleton Your Kindness is greatly Appreciated. Holistic Health Centre, 2 Main St Midleton Thank You. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 West Waterford Notes

Contact Information England in the coming days. Ar dheis De Please note items to be included in this go raibh a h-anam dilis. the West Waterford Notes column are always welcome. Items for the notes can Clashmore - Kinsalebeg GAA be submitted by email to westwat- -Lotto Results [email protected] or by call, text, Our weekly Clashmore - Kinsalebeg GAA whatsApp or viber to 087 2076704 or call- Club Lotto draw took place on Monday ing 024 92249 thank you. night [November 23rd ] We had no match four winners for our Jackpot, so next Death of Nicholas Larkin week the Jackpot goes to €3200. We had With heartfelt sympathy we record the no match three winner so next week any- death of one of life's true gentlemen, one who matches three of the numbers who's deep sence of empathy brought, out in our draw will be in with a chance to so much consolation and comfort , to the win or share €180. The draw numbers countless, number of people he encoun- this week were 17, 28, 30, 32 tered over many years through his work You can buy your lines in any of our local with " Egans Underttakers Youghal" and shops or online at Clubforce St Vincent de Paul . Nicholas Larkin, of Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA. Tickets €2 Upper Strand, Youghal died peacefully on per line or 3 lines for €5. Thanks to all of FUNDRAISING EVENT Sunday November 15th at Cork you for your continued support University Hospital. in aid of Clashmore Ramblers FC - Split the Pot A native of Galway, he loved and was so Congratulations our 8th winner of the dearly loved by everyone in his adopted Clashmore Ramblers FC biweekly split ST VINCENT de PAUL Youghal home town of Youghal and the surround- draw which took place on Monday Night Youghal Musical Society in association bar and restaurant ing West Waterford and East Cork area. last [November 30th] Isa O Brien from with Community Radio Youghal proudly (Sponsored by Fitzgibbon family) His gentle smile was infectious his kind- Kinsalebeg was the very lucky winner of present A Musical Evening with Tommy ly ways ,his love of music, dance and cul- €293 Well done to you , enjoy your prize. Collins on CRY Friday December 11th Please support this very worthy cause ture endeared him to all .Nicholas has a Envelopes for the next Clashmore 6.30pm until 8.00pm by: huge void in the lives of those who loved Ramblers FC "Split the pot" are now 1. Go Fund Me page him ,especially his loving wife Patricia, available - Our next draw will take place A Raffle will take place during the show ( link on YMS Facebook page) his nephews, nieces, grandnephews, on Monday December 14th. - 1st prize Christmas Hamper (sponsored -2. Dropping a donation in to the Parish grandnieces, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, by YMS) Office ( open Monday Wednesday and his relatives and many friends. He will be The following week our Bonus Christmas -2nd prize Dinner for 2 at Ahernes Friday) so dearly missed by all of them. Our Draw will take place on December 22nd seafood bar and restaurant -3.Phoning CRY during the show on the thoughts and prayers are with you all at This draw will have a guaranteed prize of ( sponsored by Fitzgibbon family) 11th dec to pledge your donation to St this sad time Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam €500 plus spot prizes if you are not in -3rd prize Dinner for 2 at Ahernes seafood Vincent de Paul dílis. you can't win - you can support our club and be in with a chance to win a good Ballycurrane NS - Split the Pot cash prize by putting just €2 in the enve- Well done to Eve, David and John lope with your name and contact number €40M announced for Sports McGrath, our most recent winners of and put it in the draw buckets at any of Capital and Equipment €288 in Ballycurrane NS Building Fund the following venues: In Clashmore at An Split the Pot Draw . Our next draw takes Siopa Nua. In Kinsalebeg at TJ'S County Programme 2021 - David Stanton place on this Friday December 5th if you Kitchen & Store & Discount Fuels In are not in you can't win! - Envelopes are Youghal at Crowley's Service Station and Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, Friday, 12 February. now available for our next "split the pot Youghal Post Office. A big thanks you to is urging all sports clubs, community draw" - from any of the following: An everyone for your support last week. organisations and local groups interested "This is the first step in submitting an Siopa Nua Clashmore, TJ'S Country in securing funding under the 2021 Sports application for grant funding to the 2021 Kitchen & Store, Applegreen Service Clashmore & Piltown, Parish News Capital and Equipment Programme SCEP which will be solely conducted Station, both in Kinsalebeg, Ardmore Post (SCEP) to ensure that they are registered online. The system will be open for appli- Office, Youghal Post Office, Supervalu Return of The celebration of Mass by the 12 February deadline in order to cations from Friday, 11 December and a and Tesco all in Youghal, Café Bliss We welcome the return of the submit an online application. guide to making an application is current- Dungarvan. Many thanks to everyone Celebration of Masses in our parish this ly available on the website who continues to support our draw; it is weekend. Please not the following mass The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, https://www.gov.ie/sportscapital. While very much appreciated by all in the times: Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has con- the window for registration and applica- school. firmed a €40 million allocation for the tion is two months, I recommend that any Piltown Church: 2021 Sports Capital and Equipment clubs or organisations interested in apply- Birthday greetings Vigil Mass Saturday evening 6pm Programme (SCEP). The SCEP is the ing for funding begin preparing the paper- Birthday greetings to Clashmore Feast of the Immaculate Conception. - Government's primary vehicle for provid- work and consulting the application guide Veterinary student Jess Fitzgerald who 8th December ing support to sports clubs and communi- as soon as possible. celebrates her 21st birthday this week - Monday evening Vigil Mass 6pm ties around the country to enable the best wishes to you Jess from all your fam- Clashmore Church: : development of local sports infrastruc- "The Sports Capital and Equipment ily and friends. Mass Sunday morning 10am ture. The 2021 programme will be open Programme is of enormous benefit to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. - for applications from 9am on Friday, 11 health and wellbeing of local communi- Death of Lal Donaldson 8th December December until 5pm on Friday, 12 ties. Restrictions on sports club and It is with regret that we record the passing Tuesday morning 10am. February 2021 with applications to be group activities have presented chal- of Lal Donaldson in Hastings, Sussex. Government and HSE guidelines will submitted online only. lenges this year but the latest tranche of Lal was a member of the Mansfield apply. 50 people inside the Church, funding for the SCEP offers local clubs Family in Ballycurrane. Lal and her hus- masks are now obligatory. Please Speaking after the Department's confir- and organisations the opportunity to fur- band settled in the beautiful sea-side city respect 2M rule at all times especially as mation, David Stanton said: "I would ther improve and develop facilities. Clubs of Hastings having spent time living in you enter and leave the Church. strongly encourage any clubs or organi- in the Cork East area have been very various countries around the World. Our Both churches are open daily for private sations in Cork East who wish to apply for successful in securing Sports Capital sympathies go to her children Fiona, prayer & reflection funding through the latest round of the funding in the past, with over €1.5 million James and Siobhan, her sister Margaret Sports Capital and Equipment being allocated between both 'capital Quill, Ballymacmague, Dungarvan and all For any other queries you can contact our Programme, to ensure that they have reg- development' and 'equipment only' appli- her extended family in Ireland and parish secretary Bridget who is available istered on the Department's online sys- cations in 2019", concluded David England. Lal was predeceased by her to answer your queries at any time, tem at http://www.sportscapitalpro- Stanton. husband Ian and she will be buried in phone 087 3550252. gramme.ie before the deadline of 5pm on email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Midleton CBS Primary School News

Not just to Santa! not happen but instead every class has This year the boys have been busy writ- taken to creating Christmas cards or writ- ing letters, but not just to Santa! This year ing letters to the 30+ residents. This is they've been making use of An Post's such a lovely gesture on their behalf and generous offer to deliver post free of is so greatly appreciated by those receiv- charge to all nursing and care homes, to ing them. Well Done Boys!' write to the residents of Midleton Community Hospital. Birthdays with a difference! First and second class teachers Andrea Clerical officer Dominka Bembenek said and Gail came up with a way for the boys 'of course this year has been very hard for in their classes to celebrate their birth- our residents, but this simple gesture, days. At the end of the month, each boy means the world to them'. who has had a birthday gets a cupcake, and their friends a slice of cake, so that So. 300 plus letters, conveying something they can all have a safe but nonetheless of the innocence and true spirit of happy birthday celebration. What a lovely Christmas, will be winding their merry way to reimagine and celebrate this way to the resident of the Community happy occasion. Múinteoir Lorna's 5th Class Hospital over the next few weeks. Our Hero As principal Niamh O'Leary said: 'Every Midleton CBS wished Aidan Pinto the ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR year our 3rd Class boys would head to very best, and honoured him with the Midleton Community Hospital and per- badge of 'Official Toy Tester' before his form carols and bring some tasty goodies appearance on the Late Late Toy Show COUNTY CORK BUSINESSES to share. Unfortunately, this year this can- on Friday night. TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS Businesses urged to sign-up for free to get involved as it is the perfect place to virtual marketplace this December promote their products as the search for that unique perfect Christmas gift begins. As part of A Real Cork Christmas, Cork County Council has established a virtual With the lifting of Level 5 Restrictions and marketplace listing for local businesses in an effort to support retailers who may on its website which receives thousands not be in a position to avail of the online of visits per month. Businesses are invit- marketplace listing, Cork County Council ed to post their details about what they has commissioned a number of festive Múinteoir Emma's 4th Class are selling and how potential customers themed signs which will soon be seen can contact them. The listing provides a across the county at town entrances one-stop-shop for shoppers who want to encouraging everyone to discover their support the businesses on their doorstep main street and support their retailers and this Christmas. communities.

Many businesses from around the county Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor have already signed up to this free serv- Mary Linehan Foley, said, "We need to do ice and the County Council is now all we can this Christmas to support our encouraging others to get involved. local businesses. Cork County Council Businesses can apply to join the virtual has created this online marketplace Múinteoir Emma's 4th Class marketplace by visiting which is a one stop shop for shoppers www.yourcouncil.ie who want to shop local this festive sea- son. Many retailers in County Cork have Múinteoir Eoin's 3rd-4th Class Elected representatives at Cork County geared up for click-and-collect, phone- Council, Council staff, Municipal District and-collect and online sales, and we now Officers and the Council's Local need to show our support for our family Enterprise Offices have been engaging and friends by making sure that what we directly with businesses over the last few spend this Christmas stays local. I look weeks to encourage them to avail of the forward to leading by example, and online marketplace. Already a variety of spending as much as I can with Cork businesses have signed up but the businesses in the weeks ahead. Let's all Council is encouraging other businesses be part of A Real Cork Christmas".

Múinteoir Fiona's 6th Class Múinteoir Gail's 2nd Class

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Ts & Cs: The prize is non transferable and will only be awarded to the winner. No cash alternative will be awarded in lieu of stated prize. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 WORDS WORTH A TREASURE HUNT Christy Parker digs into Maurice says "it comes on when it wants and turns Maurice remembers. Then, "High tea in O'Connor's new book of poems. off when it wants". fancy china cups; Pinkies sticking out drank in little sups". He's not white-bearded and he'd prob- Variety and spice On a sporting theme The Struggles of A ably shoot a reindeer rather than har- Much of Maurice's output derives from a Junior Hurler, seemingly autobiographical ness it to a sleigh but Maurice vivid memory, keen observation and fine- is pure tragi-comedy and the pressure is O'Connor is becoming synonymous tuned perception, with the range of topics appropriately summed up in the lines, with Christmas as he delivers a sec- probably only stalled by the need for "The whole parish has something to say; ond successive book of poetry for the sleep -though it wouldn't be surprising if About your fitness and style of play". season that's in it. he doesn't stop then either! Again on a far darker vein, Slavery The diversity is enhanced by Maurice's reminds the reader that "The Irish suf- Following on his much acclaimed, 158- life practices, which the 52 year-old testi- O'Reilly (Youghal War of Independence fered greatly from Elizabeth's reign; poem debut collection, Unlocking fies as variously, "a hunter, gatherer, hero); Field to Shed (Youth saving the Burning in the Caribbean sun cutting Secrets, the scribe from Lackaroe near builder, hurler (retired), stable hand and, hay); Fr O'Neill (Story of a patriot hero); sugar cane". Templemichael, has produced a slimmer presently, horse breeder and now poet!". Youghal's Hidden Shame (Famine era 120 poems in Finding Treasure. The His attachment to the outdoors perme- trauma), Moral Victory (Standing up to a More contemporaneously, Rural Isolation familiar 'aa', 'bb', 'cc' rhyming scheme ates throughout the books, a does a bully) and so on and ever on. Page by sees its victim recount, "I close my door prevails throughout, as does the story- major interest in Irish history and a strong page, the poetry pathways defy predic- these long lonely nights; Turn on the t.v. telling style. grá for sport, especially hurling. tion. and the lights" followed by phone calls It wouldn't be 2020 unless Covid-19 was that amount to "Talking just to feel that somehow involved and the deadly dis- The inaugural collection held a mirror to The long and the short human touch; Its something we all miss ease held influence. "With very few social the local community by drawing inspira- It is a resonant read, with many poems so much". activities, I ended up writing the second tion from its people, history, social events, sure to strike a chord with readers. book sooner than I expected", Maurice. sport and heritage and Finding Treasure Objectively, it must be said, a tendency to People and poetry explains. does likewise but with a bit more focus over-populate the lines at the expense of There are very few people who have not Maurice began penning poetry about two also on matters historical and an accentu- rhythm is not often enough resisted and dabbled with poetry at some time and it years ago, following what he has enig- ation on holistic topics like love, loss, on occasion the sentimentality is a tad will never be know how many treasures matically described as "a little incident" hardship and the imposition of changing heavy, but the sheer honesty and passion have never been discovered. while out hunting. It was a time of some values, often presented as the poet's per- within and indeed between, the lines, car- Perhaps the most fundamental difference disquiet, being shortly after his brother sonal view or experience. As with its pred- ries the day. between Maurice O'Connor and many of had died and near to the first anniversary ecessor the material is sourced from his readers (besides individuality with of a close friend's passing. social occasions, pub conversations, his- Arguably the poems impact best when words) is that Maurice chose not to hide Then, as now, he would compile the vers- tory, memory and general awareness. short and sharp, such as in Hidden, a his work in a drawer. IIn that sense these es mentally while going about his day commentary on the infamous baby are poems that the reader could have before committing them to paper. With Some random poem titles and their homes: "Stay quiet, hide the swelling; written themselves, in their own way and over 300 poems created, the outpourings themes (bracketed) illustrate the diversity Hidden story, not for telling.' this adds greatly to their magnetism. show no sign of subsiding. Describing the of the book: My Coastal People Humour brings balance to the pages too, For their role in helping to compile Finding writing process as "like a tap", the man (Ancestors living a simple life); Oblivious as in this delightful reminiscence of Treasure, the introductory notes acknowl- who would flood Lackaroe with words, (Pub landlady's secret affair); Paddy romance 1980's style at Youghal's former edge the hard work of proof editors John Hilltop Hotel night club: "I remember Arnold and Mary Beecher, editor Tim nights in that packed hall; With condensa- Wackrill (without whose "honest input this tion running down the wall". book would differ totally") and a Mr Daniel More subtle humour lurks in The Visitors, Harrington "for the title". In particular the a wistfully recalled childhood memory of author thanks his sister Sinéad who, as 'home improvements' designed to leave a with his first book, he recalls, "did all the good impression on some visiting rela- hard work" in fulfilling a variety of roles. tives. "All lined up outside to shake our cousins' hands; Not long after we Printed by Flanagan Print, Finding dropped all pretence of being grand", Treasure is available from local newsagents; Price €15. Pieta’s Christmas campaign, #HopeOverSilence

Pieta ambassadors Shane Carthy, Louise Cooney and Mary Black are pictured at the launch of Pieta’s Christmas campaign, #HopeOverSilence. The national suicide prevention charity is encouraging the nation to choose #HopeOverSilence this Christmas in an appeal to break the stigma of lonely, silent nights and speak up about mental health or use your voice to remember a loved one.” Picture Andres Poveda email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Virtually in Lourdes- Read All About It!

Foreign travel; of all description including ent Churches- all being broadcast. Pilgrimages fell foul to the Covid Meanwhile a search for individual ' What Pandemic this year. A planned trip, much Lourdes Means To Me' reflections was anticipated that is suddenly cancelled is a put out with an amazing response. devastating blow. So it was this year with Extensive Photo Memories were put the Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to together. A Virtual Choir came together Lourdes. It was planned that the Pilgrims where 25 singers sang and recorded 'As would fly from Cork Airport to Lourdes on I Kneel Before You' in their own homes Friday May the 29th. After spending five and these were brilliantly combined days in Lourdes the Pilgrims were to together with a stunning result. return to Ireland on Wednesday June the third. Unfortunately, on March 26th came We weren't in Lourdes this year but the the devastating news no one wished to Virtual Pilgrimage was simply amazing hear 'Lourdes was Off'. Many people trav- and over 14,000 people viewed the el each and every year on this Pilgrimage Programme online! Pilgrimage. For others like the 60 or so Youth Helpers it was to be their very first There was an overwhelming feeling of joy time to visit Lourdes 'the Village of St. and 'coming together while apart' and Bernadette'. The country was in a sombre everyone involved derived a great deal mood all through the month of April and from the experience. Now this Virtual the disappointment of not being able to Pilgrimage programme has been put travel to Lourdes just made the situation together in a beautiful full colour book even worse for would-be travellers in the which contains hundreds of pictures and Diocese of Cloyne. stunning images. All the ceremonies are recounted, all the memories recalled in a Then in early May a suggestion was publication that run to over one hundred made that though we couldn't 'physically' pages. The book also contains a unique be on Pilgrimage could some alternative QR code which means all the video post- be arranged using the various means of ings, choral singing and ' What Lourdes modern social media. Thus the concept Means to Me' items can be viewed again of a 'Virtual Pilgrimage' was born. Initially and again. the idea was that some of the 'Lourdes' ceremonies might be replicated in 'Cloyne-Lourdes A Virtual Pilgrimage' will Churches throughout the Diocese during be published next week. The book costs the May 29th -June 3rd period. Luckily a €10 and will be available on Saturday few years ago, in keeping with the chang- week December 5th from 12 noon- 1pm ing times we live in, the Cloyne in Parish Church Car-parks of Youghal Pilgrimage and associated 'Lourdes (Holy Family Church), Midleton Parish Family' had developed platforms to share Church, Cobh Cathedral, Fermoy Parish notices, memories, stories, and photo- Church, Mallow (Church of the graphs. Resurrection), Kanturk Parish Church, Charleville Parish Church, Macroom Áine Byrne who died so unexpectedly in Parish Church, Glanworth Parish Church, 2019 had initiated Facebook and Rathcormac Parish Church, Mitchelstown Instagram accounts. Truly the work done Parish Church. by Áine laid the very solid foundations for what transpired this summer when the When purchasing a book please abide by Cloyne Virtual Pilgrimage came about. all the HSE guidelines, observe social Over a two-week period in May a small distancing and wear a mask. group came together and organised a The book has been compiled by Tom brilliant programme. Bishop William Conway, Grainne Ní Luasa, Marguerite Crean and Fr Toby Bluitt organised all the Hanley, Donie Cahill, George McGrath different ceremonies to go ahead in differ- and John Arnold. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 17th, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Park National School News Senior Room News -Ms. O' Grady bales and trees to rocket making-we did We have been very busy in the Senior it all! Check out our fantastic works of art! Room. We enjoyed sharing our Genius We made clay trinket pots, explored car- Hour Presentations that we completed at toon art, drew self portraits-that are AWE- home during distance learning with our SOME and did amazing shadow draw- classmates. We are currently doing a ings of woodland animals using autumnal well being programme with Ms. O' Grady shades in the background. We studied and wrote a recount about 'Our Ancient Greek civilisation and read Tales Staycation Summer' in Ireland. We com- from Africa. 5th and 6th studied North pleted a project called 'Our Lockdown America in Geography and have complet- Memories' where we typed and printed ed a presentation of a state of their photos of our favourite memories from choice. 4th class studied Co. Cork and Hallowe'en Fun at Park National [email protected] Don't for- home since March 12th 2020. have chosen a county of their choice for School get to check out our facebook page further research. Our classroom had a @parknationalschool and our website We enjoyed listening to one another as makeover during the summer, we love If you have any enquires about the school www.parkns.ie for up to date news! we shared our memories. We discussed our new flooring- its so clean and match- please email: how creative we got at home from baking es our desks and chairs! Here are a few delicious treats, gardening, climbing photos to share with you!

East Cork News & Advertiser email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - A Night of Wanton Terror - the Burning of Cork in December 1920 The year 1920 opened in County Cork of his wounds. Chief had an appalling task in front of him and police burst into the house and with the IRA attack on Carrigtwohill and his force was neither large enough Delaney's two sons, Jeremiah and police barracks which led to its With the assistance of another patrol, the for properly equipped to deal with so Cornelius, were shot. Jeremiah died on destruction and abandonment by the police turned the local people out of their many fires at once. He requested fire ten- the spot but Cornelius lingered for six Crown. Then in March, the Lord Mayor homes and demanded information. Of ders from Victoria Barracks to put out the days before succumbing to his wounds. of Cork, Tomas McCurtain was shot course, the locals knew nothing and sev- Dillon's Cross fires, but they never turned Both were members of the IRA and were dead in his home. With the arrest, eral houses were burned in revenge. But up - presumably they were acting on accused of being participants in the court martial and death following his that was only the start of a night of burn- orders. Dillon's Cross ambush. In fact neither hunger strike of Terence McSwiney, ings. man had been there. the violence in County Cork escalated. Hudson took himself off to St Patrick's The furious Auxiliaries widened their Street and discovered the Auxiliaries The next day, Sunday 12th December, On 28th November, just seven days search. People all over Cork soon got actively trying ot obstruct or prevent the revealed a shattered city centre with five after the horrors of Bloody Sunday in word of the ambush and hurried to get off firemen from trying to save the buildings. acres of buildings destroyed as well as Dublin, Tom Barry led the 3rd Cork the streets before the nightly curfew. The It seems that some of them cut several City Hall and the Carnegie Library on the Brigade of the IRA in the largest Auxiliaries stopped the last tram before hoses and even fired shots over the south side of the city and the houses at ambush of the war, killing 16 the nightly curfew coming up from the city heads of the firemen. Cash's and the Dillon's Cross on the north side. St Auxiliaries at Kilmichael. You need centre at Summerhill and interrogated Munster Arcade were soon ablaze and Patrick's Street looked like the ruins that hardly imagine the stress this caused and abused the passengers (verbally and the flames spread to neighbouring build- would become commonplace in among the Crown forces, not to men- physically). ings. Several explosions were heard, European cities in the Second World War. tion their thirst for revenge. It came on some of the city's gas supply blowing up The loss of property was valued at £20 the night of 10th December in the heart Soon, another group of Auxiliaries in the blazing buildings, which simply million. With only twelve days to of Cork City. assembled at St Patrick's Bridge. Some made matters worse. Christmas, over a thousand people had of these men carried tins of petrol. The lost their jobs. Among the businesses The tension in Cork had been building up Auxiliaries soon entered St Patrick's Meanwhile, as Hudson was trying to rally destroyed were Roches Stores, Cash & on both sides. The murder of one and Street, smashing shop windows and firing his men to deal with the Patrick's Street Co., the Munster Arcade, Forrest's, The then the death by hunger strike of a sec- indiscriminately as went. Soon smoke fires, several Auxiliaries broke into and American Shoe Company, Sunner's ond Lord Mayor fuelled the tension, which was rising from Grant's drapery store and smashed up the old City Hall and the Chemists and Saxone Shoes. continued to build into December 1920. Cash's department store. In some cases neighbouring Carnegie Library. The two The execution of Kevin Barry on 1st the Auxiliaries threw bombs buildings were soon alight. When Alfred The Chief Secretary for Ireland, Sir November followed by the Bloody (grenades/Molotov cocktails?) into the Hudson heard this he discovered that he Hamer Greenwood, claimed in the House Sunday shootings and then the buildings, including the Munster Arcade, only had seven men to send over the river of Commons that the police were not Kilmichael ambush meant that something to set them alight. to deal with these new fires. The seven responsible for the atrocity, yet the com- was going to happen somewhere. The firemen were prevented from using the manding officer in Cork, General Sir atmosphere was just too febrile for com- Cork City Fire Brigade was already alert- hydrant for their hoses. In the end they Edward Strickland knew who did it and he fort. ed by the fires at Dillon's Cross and were could only stand and watch as the two removed the 'K' Company of the setting out to deal with these issues. The buildings went up in flames. The Auxiliaries to Dunmanway (where they It was months of atrocities by the Fire Brigade unit at Grattan Street was Carnegie Library had only been complet- soon shot Canon Thomas Magner PP Auxiliaries and Black and Tans that told by Brigade Superintendent Alfred ed in 1905 and housed the city's archives and Tadgh Crowley). Strickland also prompted Lily Yeats, the sister of WB Hudson to deal with the Dillon's Cross fire as well as the public collection of books. chaired the inquiry into the incident, but Yeats, to write to her father, John, that but on their way they found fires blazing There was one other incident that night. his report was never published. month, 'As you know, I was no Sinn in Patrick Street and alerted the At about 2.00 am the home of Daniel Féiner a year ago, just a mild nationalist - Headquarters at Sullivan's Quay. The Fire Delaney on Dublin Hill. A party of military but now….' And the worst was yet to come.

The spark for the burning of Cork was an ambush just a few hundred yards from what was then the Victoria Barracks in Cork (now Collins Barracks). For some weeks the Auxiliaries, an independent division of the RIC, had conducted regu- lar and predictable patrols from Victoria Barracks at 8.00 pm each night. The IRA realised that this was too good an oppor- tunity to pass up. The first attempted ambush on 8th December near Dillon's Cross failed because the police patrol didn't turn up at all. However, on the night of Saturday 11th December, learning that a patrol, including the intelligence officer, Captain O'Connor-Kelly, were due to depart as normal, a small squad of IRA men gathered to ambush the patrol at the same site. One man, Michael Kenny, was given the job of standing in the open to halt the patrol as a 'distressed citizen'. He managed to slow down the patrol, then blew a whistle and his colleagues stood up threw grenades and fired at the two trucks. Then they promptly vanished into the night, leaving 12 Auxiliaries injured, of whom one, Spencer Chapman, later died email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 WALKWAYS ACROSS COUNTY DECORATED WITH COLOURS OF CORK AND CHRISTMAS

Festive additions to routes important in the run up to Christmas. I across the county as part of A would like to thank the volunteers, the Real Cork Christmas Tidy Towns committees and Council staff across the county who have helped bring Cork County Council has announced the red and white of Cork, Christmas and plans to decorate hundreds of kilometres Santa Claus to every corner of our coun- of Slí na Croí walkways with the familiar ty and I encourage everyone to join in." colours of Cork and Christmas. Teams from Cork County Council, Tidy Towns Thousands of metres of red and white rib- Committees and local community volun- bon have been distributed to communities teers will decorate local walkways with across Cork to add a little extra Christmas red and white ribbons, along with festive cheers to these walkways, as families and uplifting messages. exercise during the festive period. Council staff in Mallow have also been Outdoor exercise has become extremely adding meaningful signs to their walking popular throughout the year as a result of routes, with messages such ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic with Cork a simple "Happy Christmas" to "Not all County Council continuing to encourage storms come to ruin your life, some come persons of all ages and abilities to walk to clear your path". for leisure and good health under the cur- rent Keep Well campaign. Tim Lucey, Chief Executive of Cork County Council says, "These messages Mayor of Cork County, Cllr Mary Linehan- are simple, but serve as an important nod Foley says, "The hundreds of kilometres to the community spirit that has sustained of dedicated walkways are a real exam- us since COVID-19 disrupted all of our ple of the importance of communal areas lives. If they give a little lift to just one per- within our communities across County son who reads them every day, then it will Cork. They enable people to get out and have been worthwhile. A Real Cork exercise, knowing they can do it safely in Christmas involves everyone in our com- the open air with ample space. Getting munity, and using the many walkways we out of the house has been challenging share as a community is one of the most because of the restrictions imposed to effective way of spreading the Christmas prevent the spread of COVID-19, and spirit after a very challenging year." perhaps this will become even more email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 17th, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Cobh Celebrates Togetherness this Festive Season

As part of Cork County Council's "A December 25th, Cork County Council's Real Cork Christmas" campaign in "A Real Cork Christmas" is bolstering county towns and villages, and in col- communities and businesses affected by laboration with Cobh and Harbour renewed restrictions to slow the spread of Chamber of Commerce, Cobh Tidy COVID-19. We're bringing the campaign Funded by Cork County Council through District office, Cork County Councillors, Towns and Port of Cork, the charming to every corner of the county in a bid to Cobh Municipal District's Town Cobh Tourism, Cobh Tidy Towns, Port of East Cork town of Cobh sets in motion support County Cork businesses in Development Fund, Project ACT for Cobh Cork, Cobh Chamber of Commerce, its unique 'Togetherness' Cobh reaching their customers, promote the and from "A Real Cork Christmas", it has Students at Colaiste Mhuire, Cobh Christmas Plan 2020 from this week- vibrant range of gifts and products on involved the Capital Project Community Hospital and MK Illumination. end. sale locally and to ensure Christmas is Implementation Unit, Cobh Municipal still celebrated in a safe and meaningful The Cobh Christmas plan will see the roll- way. This campaign was created to out of a festive walking trail through the inspire a sense of solidarity and hope town centre incorporating three main among the people of County Cork for the stops with Christmas Trees at Kennedy future, despite our ongoing challenges. Park, Casement Square with its special The plans for Christmas in Cobh are Tree of Togetherness, and Kennedy Pier. uplifting and heart-warming and I really Santa's anticipated nautical arrival by look forward to a stroll around this festive boat to Cobh in December, courtesy of wonderland that the whole community the Port of Cork, will be live streamed to can enjoy!" be safely enjoyed by all. Chief Executive of Cork County Council, The Tree of Togetherness, decorated with Tim Lucey commended all involved in the locally made laser cut hearts, red and initiative, "The Cobh Christmas plan is the green during the day, is fully lit up in the fruit of collaboration by stakeholders evening. School children, Councillors and coordinated by the Cobh and Harbour locals had the opportunity to inscribe a Chamber of Commerce and Cork County word on the theme of 'togetherness' on Council and demonstrates best practice each Christmas heart. for cooperative projects between local communities, businesses and the Local Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Authority with great results." Linehan Foley said, "In the run up to email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Looking Back to 2019 . . . Carrigtwohill Christmas Expo and Lights Switch On

Cork hurling legend Niall McCarthy switches on Carrigtwohill's Christmas Lights. Louise O'Flynn.

Elle Todor, Anna Wojcieszko, Agnieszka Pielesz and Katarina Magdova. Brid Fahey and Fiona O'Regan. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020

Cork County's Colourful Heritage Book Returns

Cork County's Colourful Heritage Book you're looking for a quiet activity for your- Returns self, or a fun family night, 'The Colourful Following the success of Cork County Heritage of County Cork Volume Two' is Council's original 'The Colourful Heritage an excellent companion to switching off, of County Cork' bilingual colouring book, keeping well and staying active during a second volume has now been launched the restrictions." as part of the Council's 'Keep Well' well- being campaign. Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey noted Volume Two of the popular series fea- "Cork County Council is committed to tures 30 brand new sites from across the preserving, promoting and supporting our county, from Bandon and Buttevant to heritage in all its forms. The size of Cork Kanturk and Youghal. Supported by The County means we have a rich diversity of Heritage Council and the Creative Ireland built, natural and cultural heritage to cele- Programme, the publication is bilingual in brate in our communities. This latest pub- both Irish and English and covers a wide lication will provide a great resource for range of culture and heritage, from craft the people of Cork and future visitors for and archaeology to biodiversity and mar- years to come." itime heritage. The Colourful Heritage of County Cork - Members of the public were invited to Volume Two is available to download on contribute drawings of heritage and cul- Cork County Council's website at tural sites, while the Council also worked www.corkcoco.ie. A limited number of with illustrators to complete the latest printed copies are available free of addition to 'The Heritage of County Cork' charge. To request a copy of the new series, combining culture and heritage release or the original publication, simply with colour and creativity. email [email protected].

Welcoming the publication, Mayor of the The publication forms part of Cork County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley County Council's "Keep Well" Campaign, said which aims to provide resources, advice "This fantastic publication provides and support on maintaining mental and Corkonians near and far, and prospective physical health this winter. These future visitors, the opportunity to connect resources are available on with the heritage of Cork County from the https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/keeping-well- comfort of home. Thanks to the amazing your-community and are promoted public contribution there are illustrations across the Council's social media chan- for all ages and abilities, as well as fasci- nels. nating insights into our heritage. Whether email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 17th, 2020 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Crowley’s Butchers: More than half a century supplying the people of East Cork with their Christmas Turkeys

Henry Crowley Jnr. & Henry Crowley Senior at Crowley’s Butchers in 1961, preparing for a busy Christmas in the shop email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Bunscoil Mhuire First Class students make snowmen email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Beautiful Calenders for Sale €10 All proceeds go to Down Syndrome Cork/ Field of Dreams

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East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Praise from the Mayor for East Cork Children's Creative Contributions Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Mayor Linehan Foley thanked the chil- Linehan Foley has extended her gratitude dren saying: and congratulations to students from "The creativity and community spirit of Gaelscoil Choráin and South Abbey young people in Cork County is bound- National School, Youghal for their work in less, and as both a resident of Youghal creating awareness around the issue of and as County Mayor, I am extremely dog fouling. grateful for their contribution to making Earlier this year, Cork County Council's Youghal a cleaner, safer place. We have East Cork Municipal District invited local so many beautiful towns and villages in children to design a poster to highlight the the county, thanks in no small part to ded- problems of dog fouling and encourage icated volunteers in Tidy Towns, Pride of people to clean up after their dogs. The Place and Anti-Litter community groups. winning entries were used to create new The future of our communities looks signage for Youghal, with 25 very colour- bright with many civic minded young peo- ful signs now installed on popular walking ple stepping up and making such an routes throughout the town. amazing contribution."

Mayor Of The County Of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, in Youghal with one of the winning signs that were designed by students from Gaelscoil Choráin and South Abbey National School in an initiative, organised by the East Cork Municipal District of Cork County Council, to highlight the problems of dog fouling and to encourage people to clean ups after their dogs. Picture: John Hennessy email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 A Real Cork Christmas

"One thing that has sustained us tomers. throughout a difficult year has been our sense of community. We applaud- Despite all the challenges, there is a ed our frontline workers, we kept apart great hope that this will be A Real Cork when we only wanted a hug, and we Christmas. hoped for something that would bring normality back to our lives. From Cork County Council has been encourag- deliveries to neighbours, to checks on ing everyone living in the county to dis- friends, to Zoom quizzes with family, cover the sparkle on their doorstep, and County Cork communities have man- the magic on their main street. Support aged to make the best of a very chal- the businesses run by your neighbours lenging year. and friends by shopping locally. Despite the challenges, our traders have done From early on in the crisis, Cork County amazing work to sell by phone, click and Council has been helping communities collect and on-line. There is an incredible across the county to respond to rapidly range of Cork businesses who can pro- changing needs. Through Project Act, the vide you with inspiration for that extra Council provided supports for businesses special gift. The one that is really and took action where needed to deal deserved this year, of all years. with a new reality. Teams from Cork County Council will be Now, as we head towards Christmas, let working throughout Christmas, providing us celebrate that which has drawn us essential services but also supporting our together. We turned on the lights a little citizens in different ways (and that early this year to bring a little extra joy to includes ensuring that Santa Claus can our streets and towns. Our walkways deliver all his presents on time). have ribbons to power the Christmas spir- it as we pound the footpaths with a new- This Christmas will be different. However, found love of the outdoors. Our school it will also be special. Let's use the oppor- children have been designing postcards tunity to really celebrate that which has that will be sent across the world to those gotten us through this year - each other. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley is joined by her grand- who cannot make it home this year. And children, Mia Foley, Croia Foley Nolan and Harry Ryan to welcome the switch- our local businesses have shown That's A Real Cork Christmas." ing on of Christmas lights in her hometown of Youghal. Christmas lights were resilience they never thought was possi- switched on in many Cork County towns, homes and businesses at 7pm on ble by trading in new and innovative Mayor of the County of Cork, Thursday 12th November, as part of Cork County Council's A Real Cork Christmas initiative, in a show of festive solidarity across the county. ways, when they cannot meet their cus- Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley Pic: Brian Lougheed email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Ballymaloe House, Ballymaloe Foods and the Ballymaloe Cookery School continued support for BirdWatch Ireland's annual Irish Garden Bird Survey

The free survey is open to everyone in Brian Burke noted, "Last year saw a lot of this winter," said Brian Burke. Ireland who wishes to take part, and a common species move up the rankings, "There was a lot of movement great way both to get to know your gar- which stems from a continued recovery of Siskins out of northern den birds better and to contribute your from the heavy snow during the 'Beast Scotland in the autumn, so records to Ireland's largest and most from the East' a couple of years ago. these charming little green- active conservation charity. Will the Robin Thankfully the two winters since that have and-yellow finches might show top the table for the 11th year in a row? been comparatively mild, and many themselves in Irish gardens in species had good breeding seasons in January and February when BirdWatch Ireland's Irish Garden Bird the summers in between, so we're happy natural supplies of tree seeds Survey is back this week and is entering to see smaller birds like Wren, Goldcrest in our woodlands run short." its 32nd year this winter. It's the ideal and Long-tailed Tit all reclaim their spots activity for anyone working from home or higher up the rankings table. Birds like The survey is very simple and restricting their movements in the midst of Song and Mistle Thrushes, which strug- is open to everyone with a gar- Ivan Allen in the reception at Ballymaloe the COVID-19 pandemic. gled to find worms and invertebrates dur- den. The more gardens that "Ballymaloe are proud to support the Irish ing the heavy snow, are making a come- take part in this winter's survey, the more Garden Bird Survey again this year. It is "It's the largest and longest-running sur- back too." of these trends we can examine in detail. of particular personal interest because vey of its kind in Ireland," said Brian my father, Ivan Allen, was an early active Burke, who coordinates the survey for The Goldfinch reached its highest-ever "Ballymaloe has played a really important conservationist, and among other things, BirdWatch Ireland. "Because of the ranking last year, moving up to 7th place role in the survey in recent years, and as a farmer he would walk ahead of the restrictions and lockdowns this year, and in 85% of Irish gardens, while its rel- we're delighted that it continues to be the Combine Harvester to ensure the many people gained a newfound passion ative the Greenfinch fell to its lowest-ever official sponsor of the Irish Garden Bird Corncrake would have time to fly to safe- for the wildlife in their gardens, and we've level of 19th place, due to the continued Survey again this year," concluded Brian ty. As one of Ireland's leading food seen that reflected in increased traffic to impact of the parasitic infection 'finch tri- Burke. "At BirdWatch Ireland, the pan- brands, we at Ballymaloe have a respon- our website and in engagement by email chomoniasis'. "The disease poses no demic has had a serious impact on our sibility to ensure sustainability is at the and social media, not to mention in more threat to humans or pets but has had a ability to raise funds and continue our core of everything we do. Our commit- people joining BirdWatch Ireland as mem- severe impact on Greenfinches over the important work, so we really appreciate ment to wetlands, rewilding and protec- bers. This survey coincides with the time last 13 years, "said Brian Burke. "It's real- the support from all at Ballymaloe, who tion of natural habitats allows birds and of year when bird activity in gardens ly important for people to clean their bird- care about birds and wildlife as much as other creatures to thrive in the East Cork reaches its peak, so we're asking people feeders and baths regularly to stop the we do." countryside." to send us the details of what they see in spread. The flocking behaviour of finches, their gardens over the coming weeks." and the fact that they gather in large num- Fern Allen of Ballymaloe House said bers in gardens makes it easy for this par- Last year's results showed that Robin asite to spread." was the most common species in Irish gardens for a record-breaking 10th year The Jay, which is a colourful member of in a row, followed closely by Blackbird the crow family that lives in woodlands, and Blue Tit. was visiting around 2% of Irish gardens in the late 1990's, but that has since risen to Though there was no change at the top, 10%. The most recent addition to our the Ring-necked Parakeet appeared in woodland fauna, the Great Spotted the survey for the first time ever. This Woodpecker, appeared in 3% of gardens species is native to Africa and Asia and is in eleven different counties last winter, an invasive species that is present in and will likely feature in even more gar- large numbers in many European cities, dens this winter, as the species rapidly including London. They were recorded in establishes itself in more and more wood- two gardens in Dublin during the Irish lands across the country each year. Garden Bird Survey last winter and are thought to have successfully nested in the "We never know what the upcoming win- capital this summer. Their presence is ter will hold for our garden birds, as there cause for concern, as they might impact are so many variables at play. It seems to native species, though it does cause have been an excellent breeding season much excitement when people see a for Great Tits and our unique Irish sub- bright green parrot on their garden bird- species of Coal Tit, so if I was a betting feeder. man I'd predict that both of them will fea- ture in plenty more gardens than usual The Combine Harvester at Ballymaloe Farm. Ivan walked in front to warn the Corncrakes at harvest time.

An old archive picture of the farm at Ballymaloe email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 THE PARTY'S OVER (FOR THIS YEAR) - BUT THE MEMORIES REMAIN

By John Walshe which was handed over to the Youth Club. ladies outside those who had attended ber of new initiatives such as the annual The receipts included donations amount- committee meetings had offered to come summer tour and winter shopping trips. In an unprecedented year of cancella- ing to £166 while the sale of tickets and help on the night of the party, but tions and postponements, one event that brought in almost £96. The expenses after a lengthy discussion and a show of And so, an event that was the highlight of will undoubtedly be missed during this included £70 for refreshments, £34 for hands on the subject it was decided that the year for many will be sorely missed month of December is the annual turkeys and there was also a £51 contri- this would not be necessary." this week at the Garryvoe Hotel. But as Ballycotton/Shanagarry Senior Citizens bution to the painting of the hall. we hopefully move into better times, no Party. As the years and decades rolled on, new doubt it will return to continue the same In those days, circulars were sent to a people did come on board and so did a wonderful service and enjoyment that the First held back in 1975, it must certainly long list of business people asking for a number of changes to the annual party, older folk of the Ballycotton and be one of the longest continuous celebra- donation or, in lieu, one of their products. the most noticeable being the move to Shanagarry areas have enjoyed for the tions of its kind in the East Cork region. This brought an amusing reply from a Garryvoe Hotel. This meant the hard work past four-and-a-half decades. Here we take a look back at how it all well-known Midleton undertaker who stat- of preparing and cooking the meal by the began and what the early years were like, ed he didn't think one of his 'products' volunteer members was no longer along with a few photographs from the would be acceptable - however, he gladly required. era. contributed financially to the party's cof- fers (if you pardon the pun). Two local men, Anthony Ahern and It is a unique honour to be able to say you Brendan Sliney, organised an annual have attended all 45 parties, but that's an The accounts for 1977 showed a signifi- sponsored walk which, along with raising achievement that Willie Scannell can lay cant increase in both receipts and pay- funds for the Irish Cancer Society, also claim to. Of course, we hasten to add, ments. The sale of tickets went up to contributed in a significant way to the Willie was far from a 'senior citizen' back £183 while donations brought in £137. On committee's resources resulting in a num- Jack Murray, Pats Walsh & Mikey Morrison in 1975 but only for him and a small num- the other side, refreshments more than ber of like-minded individuals the original doubled to £161, with the turkeys costing party might never have taken place. £48. The list of potential guests eligible to Therefore, it's a tribute to Willie for his attend was given at 180 during one of the continued involvement and being such a pre-party meetings, although at the fol- vital part of the organising committee. lowing meeting two people were omitted as they were deemed 'underage!' Like many great suggestions - most of which never come to fruition - this one When the first meeting of 1978 came originated in a pub. Local Ballycotton around in October, it was proposed by Fr publican, the late Donie O'Driscoll, and Bertie Troy (who had replaced Fr O'Brien) Willie were talking one night and the idea that an official committee should be of holding such an event came up, as formed. This was passed and the follow- Willie recalls: "I suppose similar parties ing officers were elected: Chairman, Senior Citizens Committee, circa late 1980s: (Back) Willie Scannell, Edward were starting in other places and we Willie Scannell; Vice-Chairman, Mary Walsh, Marie Coleman, Ann McCarthy, Roseanne Fahey, Helen Morrissey and thought we'd do something for the old Draddy; Secretary, Mary Hallissey; May Ahern; (front) Margaret Casey, Fidelma O'Brien, Mary-Jo Walsh, Mary-Phil people in the area. Treasurer, John Walshe. That party also Clancy, Kitty Daly and Rita Shelly. saw a profit which resulted in ware being "A meeting was called and I remember purchased from Carrigaline Pottery for going up with a notice to Fr Michael £45 and during those early days a num- O'Brien [local curate] and he did say 'be ber of tables were also made freely by careful now what you do because a lot of Johnny Murray from Ballybraher. organisations in Ballycotton have flopped', which was probably the view of It may be hard to believe nowadays, but some people in the village at the time." back then smoking was permitted at all indoor events and you could say it was At that first meeting there was a fine even encouraged - "yes, cigarettes were attendance of 26 and in view of the above put in glasses and placed on the tables comment the unusual decision of not for- for the guests to enjoy," recalls Willie. mally electing a committee was taken. An That year of 1978, the fags must have 'ad hoc' trio - Willie Scannell, Dympna been used up fairly quickly as the treasur- Walsh and John Walshe - were asked to er was dispatched to Tadgh O'Driscoll's to Mary Shelly, Kate O'Keeffe, Helen Whelan, Marjorie Connolly, Phil Egan and act as respective chairman, secretary and purchase an extra 80 Carroll's, which cost Annie Egan. treasurer. The date of the party, for all the princely sum of £1.80. A bottle of those aged 65 and above, was then fixed brandy (price £8) was also bought to for Tuesday December 16th in the local replenish the dwindling supplies. Youth Club Hall. It's worth noting some other prices from A number of people agreed to approach that era, such as a total of £9.20 for two businesses both in the area and in dozen Heineken and two dozen stout and Midleton town for donations, turkeys were - showing that all tastes were catered for purchased and cooked by other commit- - 25 Agio cigars were also purchased, tee members and refreshments obtained costing £4.30. The cost of the four from local publicans. On the night, a total turkeys, bought locally and weighing Dickie Walsh (Ballycotton) and Denny of 86 attended, all who enjoyed a full between 22 and 25 pounds each, Walsh (Ballybraher). Christmas dinner along with all the trim- amounted to £55.80. mings. Pat Barrett from Midleton, along with Edmond Walsh, provided the enter- The committee each of those early years tainment and the acting Santa on the held its first meeting in November and night was the much-loved local legend then for the five or six weeks it was non- Tommy Sliney. stop as a lot of tasks had to be undertak- en. It was a close-knit group who worked The same successful formula was used well together. But you had to be there (Back) Willie Scannell, Fr Michael for the second party in 1976 where from the start or not at all, as this snippet O'Brien, C.C., and Ted Clifford; (front) Madge Leahy, Mary Scannell and accounts show a small profit of £22.33 from the minute-book describes: "Some Donie O'Driscoll and Bill O'Shea. Ellen Mullane. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 POEM-TURNED-SONG TO Youghal RNLI volunteer MAKE A SPLASH FOR RNLI 'Just in Time'

Pictured in The Recording Studio are L to R Mike Brooks, Ricky Fitzgerald, Jack Colbert, Maurice O'Connor, Jason Ansbro and Martin Morris

By Christy Parker subsequent recordings at Claycastle Studios (all the while observing social dis- A poem dedicated to the work of the RNLI tancing) but while the end product proved is set to raise funds for the organisation progressive it was not quite satisfactory. after being transformed into a song, with So Maurice recruited further from last three members of Youghal lifeboat station March's sessions as Inch-born violinist An online awards ceremony was held ambulance, where they made a full contributing to the track. Sinéad Mansfield and Youghal tin whistle on the 24th November by Water Safety recovery. exponent Daniel Ryan (recently a BA Ireland, to recognize those who have The poem Ready and Willing was written graduate in music from UCC) joined the gone to the assistance of a fellow There is no doubt that through the quick by Maurice O'Connor and is included group, while the studio added Youghal human being in distress in the water. actions taken by Jack, a life was saved. amongst 140 poems in his recently pub- guitarist, Simon Daly. Youghal RNLI volunteer Jack Nolan lished volume, Finding Treasure. was awarded the 'Just in Time' award Well Done Jack. It's verses include lines like "Ready and Aided by the skill of studio owner Warren for coming to the aid of a person in the willing to answer the call; Risking their Tivy, the enhanced revamp "worked to water back in January of this year. lives at sea in a squall ". perfection", says Morris. He describes the now completed recording as "a fast- On a cold but sunny morning, in calm Maurice co-presents a history and culture tempo ballad/rock" song, which indeed condition Jack was returning to Youghal show on Community Radio Youghal and travels along at a speed of knots. Harbour from a fishing trip in his boat with the venture came about after one of his his colleague Dennis. As they passed the broadcasting colleagues, Frank Keane The musicians have assumed the name lighthouse Jack spotted an unusual floated the idea that the poem might Buille Blackwater for the three and a half object in the water at Greenhole Beach. make a good song. minute recording, which "will be officially He steered over to investigate and saw a launched (naturally) next Saturday night lifeless body in the water. Maurice then contacted Dungourney on Bill Daly's show on CRY next Saturday Jack's years of training and experience singer & musician Jack Colbert, who had (Dec 5th) night", Maurice reveals. kicked in and he immediately called the featured on three poems adapted from emergency services. After handing his Maurice's debut collection, Unlocking Lifesaver phone to Dennis, he jumped into the Secrets, last March. Jack gladly commit- The fundraiser is particularly timely of water and quickly reached the elderly ted to the project and agreed also that it course, in the context of Covid-19, which person. He bought the person ashore would be fitting if it served as a fundrais- has devastated the charity sector. "The onto the beach where he managed to er for the sea rescue organisation. RNLI depends entirely on public dona- bring them around. tions and like many organisations our Depth of talent income is hugely depleted due to the Youghal RNLI, Youghal Coast Guard unit, Youghal RNLI helmsman and crew coronavirus", says Mike. Gardaí and Ambulance crew were soon administrator Mike Brooks stepped on on scene to assist. board with his approval. "I was hugely "We've lost our flag days, coffee morn- The person was then taken to hospital by impressed with the poem", he says."It ings, cake sales, pub quizzes and all the captures perfectly what the lifeboat is other fundraising efforts that the public so about". generously organise on our behalf year in Local lifeboat crew members and skilful year out. We are extremely grateful to musicians Jason Ansboro (drummer), Maurice O'Connor and everyone else Martin Morris (bass guitar) and Ricky who has contributed to this event, includ- Fitzgerald (guitar and vocals) also got ing those who will download what really is involved. A benefactor who wishes to a wonderful song!", he concludes. remain anonymous came forward to finance the upcoming studio costs. Ready and Willing by Buille Blackwater will be available to download on Band There followed over about six weeks of Stamp and Spotify Download. All dona- practising in various locations and then tions gratefully received.

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Upcoming Publication Dates Frank Keane, author of "Up The Youghal Boys" and "St. Raphael's Centre" and well known voice on local radio, Community Radio Youghal, pictured tend- ing the grass kerbs and winter leaves at the Quarry road on the northern end of Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 town. Frank has a great appreciation for the natural environment and this shows in his voluntary work around the town. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 COBH GOLF COURSE OPEN AGAIN With the course reopened. It's nice to the better looking twin, Do Feen. acknowledge that it has been a busy few weeks at the club, volunteers have been Well done to head greenkeeper Eoin working hard doing some great work. O'Neill and course manager Denis Ryan Green keeping staff were busy with win- who are working hard with our volunteers. ter course maintenance, installing new Keep up the great work lads. tee box on 13th hole, drainage, roping off Courtesy of Irish forestry and the initiative entrances to greens/tee boxes etc... trees of former club captain Michael O'Connell are being pruned, installation of sand the course will be beautified even more bays in the yard and new stone work at with planting of trees. entrance to car park, kindly modelled by Congratulations to CPO Patricia O'Sullivan who has become the first woman in the history of the Naval Service to achieve the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Trish is pictured here receiving her new rank marking from her brother Donal. VIRTUAL CROSS-COUNTRY With real championship cross-country totally roped off and races were held for races ruled out for the season, there was boys and girls under 9 and 11 over 11 and a suggestion that clubs or groups would under 17 for the older age group who organize virtual races. The effort made by completed 4 laps. Ballymore /Cobh AC turned out to be a reality. During the last lockdown clubs The races were hotly contested and at could train in groups of no more than 15 the end the top 3 in each event were The Carroll cup winning team 2020. LtoR Ger Horan, Denis Mcsweeney, Dave athletes and with 4 coaches helping out. recognised in true Olympic spirit and Scannell, Michael O'Connell manager, Berti Crowley, Ciaran Harkins, Barry proudly stood on the special podium to Joyce Two groups have been training at receive the acclaim of all present. It may Carrignafoy Commjnity school on have been billed as a virtual event, but in Monday's and Wednesday's from 3-4pm. reality it showed up the talents of those Last week Trevor and his team set up a taking part and the improvement in their real cross-country course with all the fitness after their dedication to training. trappings of reality, the 500m circuit was

Scenic view from Cobh Golf Club Cobh Hospital Our new visiting area where families can for installing same for us. come to see their relatives and be Any family members who wish to book a sheltered from the weather! With thanks slot can contact the main office. to Declan Murphy and moderector cobh email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Ballymac Beanie wins the KILLEAGH GAA Sporting Press Irish Oaks By Patrick Mulcahy, Killeagh GAA PRO OF €12,200!! The latest club draw of €12,200 took TOM O'BRIEN RIP place on last Tuesday November 24th. This past fortnight, we lost another char- The numbers drawn on the night were 2, acter in Killeagh Village. Tom O'Brien of 14, 24 & 29. We had one lucky line with Main Street was a loyal supporter of picked up the Jackpot. The winning ticket Killeagh GAA club and was part of man- was a quick pick online and the Jackpot agement team of the victorious East Cork was won by Theresa Barry & family. Junior A Hurling winning team of 1970 & Congratulations to the Barry Family who '71. Tom was often out found supporting are so involved in the local community Killeagh & Cork across the county and and our club. A massive congratulations the country. Tom is a great loss to the vil- to you all!! lage and we send our heartfelt condo- lences to his family, neighbours & friends. The €30 Lucky Dip winners (or the Lucky Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Losers) drawn were Denis Barry & Jacinta McCarthy while the €30 voucher ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for Old Thatch Restaurant, Killeagh was The 2020 Killeagh GAA AGM took place won by Liam & Sheila Foley & the €30 virtually on Monday 16th November 2020. voucher for Vibez, Killeagh was won by There were many topics up for discussion Maria Moynihan. Well done to all! This across the club. Our Runaí, Mary week's Jackpot is €2,000! Fitzgibbons's report was a detailed one of Tickets are available with two 5ft tall over 14 pages covering all aspects of the boxes made in O'Neill's Londis & Ahern's club which included the teams, Golf Centra Killeagh for you to purchase your Society & Classic, Healthy Club Project, tickets from. We return to selling tickets in Killeagh GAA Supporters Club, Cork GAA public houses with our smart Killeagh Clubs Draw, the Road Race, the annual GAA Post Boxes. With the Old Thatch Lotto report and much more. reopening this week, we have our spe- cially made post box built by the old Treasurer Michael Cowhig presented a Popcorn machine. And also, tickets are detailed report of the Financial state- available from Fitzgibbon's Garage, Vibez Ballymac Beanie, 2020 Sporting Press Irish Oaks winner, pictured with owner ments of the club and he outlined the Salon & Tom Kelly's Butchers, Killeagh. Ciara Vereker Dobbs and Ardmore Greyhound Nutrition products. importance of fundraising within the club However, if you do wish to enter the draw to keep it afloat on a weekly basis espe- online, you can buy tickets up to Tuesday BALLYMAC BEANIE, trained by Ballymac Beanie is still a puppy and won't cially when the Covid-19 pandemic has evening at 8:15pm on Waterford trainer, Declan Byrne, ran out a turn two until January. Connections will affected everyone so much. https://bit.ly/Killeagh! Remember, no brilliant winner of Saturday night's final of be dreaming of more big-race success. queues, no delays, the Killeagh GAA the €25,000 to the winner Sporting Press She remains eligible for the Kirby Chairman Colman Motherway thanked all Online Lotto is always a great and easy Irish Oaks at Shelbourne Park. Memorial and Produce Stakes in 2021, who gave up their time on a weekly basis way to Play!! while she could be given a chance to to help out in the club in any shape or If there are any queries regarding the The winning bitch is owned by top flat defend her Oaks title in little over six form. Colman outlined some challenges Lotto, please contact your regular Lotto jockey Pat Dobbs, alongside his brother months. A daughter of Ballymac Matt and to be tackled for the year ahead. A debate seller or any committee member. Thanks Alan Dobbs and sister-in-law Ciara Coolavanny Pet, she's from the famous was had, the meeting was in agreement again for your support as we meet our Vereker Dobbs. She was sourced by Ballymac breeding. of certain issues needed to be ironed out. financial commitments on a monthly Ardmore man, Damien Gleeson of Finally, to the Election of Officers and basis. Ardmore Greyhound Nutrition. Speaking from Dubai, Pat Dobbs said: they were elected as follows; Remember, Money Spent Local Stays "Delighted to win the Sporting Press Irish Chairman; Colman Motherway; Vice- Local! This had been a vintage Oaks from the Oaks. Greyhound Racing has always Chairman; Ger Scully; Runaí; Mary very outset, and it was always going to been a big passion of mine. Both sides of Fitzgibbon ; Treasurer; Michael Cowhig KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: take a special performance to land the my family were involved, and we certain- PRO; Patrick Mulcahy ; Asst. PRO; With the lifting of Level 5 Covid 19 restric- spoils on Saturday night. ly got very lucky getting our hands on James Maunsell; Registrar; Ger Scully tions this week, all golf clubs are allowed Ballymac Beanie". East Cork Board Delegates; David Scully to reopen which is great to see. Ballymac Beanie came into the contest in & Ray Rochford. County Board The postponed final of the 2020 Killeagh flying form; the star tracker had won five He added: "It all started in Dubai actually, Delegates; Damien Irwin & Padraig GAA Golf Society Matchplay between of her previous seven outings, which I ride for Doug Watson, and he buys a lot McGrath. All were thanked for their atten- Padraig McGrath and Haulie Collins will included some sensational performances of products from Damien Gleeson dance on the night through these difficult take place over the coming weeks for the along the way. (Ardmore Greyhound Nutrition). Damien times. Fr. Glavin Trophy. mentioned Liam Dowling, and I had PITCH UPDATE Our Traditional final event of the year is This top-class final was decided at trap always wanted to buy a bitch for breeding Please note both the Main Pitch & the the Christmas Scramble which takes rise with the Declan Byrne trained star off Liam. My brother Alan and his wife, Clashdermot (Lights) Pitch still are closed place every year at West Waterford Golf rocketing from trap two. Once she slipped Ciara, are in partnership with me. She for Pitch Maintenance. The Glenbower Club. This year it has been pushed back around the opening corners in front, it won't be over-raced and will be kept for pitch is still open for training or to Monday December 28th with the open- was game over. Ballymac Art and the breeding." pucking/kicking around. We ask all ing times of 9:30am. very pacey Droopys Curio gave chase teams, mentors & club members to The event is a 3-person team event heading down the back straight, but from From speaking to Pat, it's obvious he has respect this decision as we prepare our through a simple scramble format (Best the front, Ballymac Beanie is near impos- big plans for more greyhound success pitches for the 2021 season. If you wiish Ball everywhere). If you wish to play, sible to beat. going forward. He ended by saying: "I to book the pitch for training, please con- please contact Ray Rochford love greyhound racing, they are great tact the PRO via email regarding such. If you are interested in joining the Killeagh Droopys Curio moved into second as pets too and were born to run." GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips they exited the third turn but, as she set LOTTO UPDATE: away for 2021, give Ray Rochford a call her sights on the leader, she came in con- WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER on 087-2330054. tact with Swanley Chick. At this stage, it was all on the clock. At the winning line, Ballymac Beanie had three and a half lengths to spare over Droopys Curio in a East Cork News & Advertiser fast 28.18. Ballymac Juliet flew up the straight to collar Swanley Chick for third, Upcoming Publication Dates a further length and a half behind Droopys Curio. A selection of the Ardmore Greyhound Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 Nutrition product range. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 Youghal GAA News

Eochaill Óg AGM The 2020 Eochaill Og GAA AGM will be held in Club Áras on Thursday 10th December @ 8pm. All welcome. Nomination papers, attached, should be completed, signed and returned in a sealed envelope or via e-mail no later than 9pm Friday 04th December 2020, to John O'Sullivan, Eochaill Og Runai, Knocknacally, Youghal, Co. Cork or via group, on this group you will get a guided AND YOU CAN DO IT! the above e-mail address weekly plan telling you what you have to This 9 week programme will end on ([email protected]). do for the week ahead. This training can March 7th. On the week of Sunday March Please note that only fully paid members be done alone or with other members of 14th to 21st we are asking you all to run are eligible to nominate a person for a your"bubble", so you have no excuse! your St. Patricks day themed virtual 5k ( position and please seek permission from for all team mates and everyone at CLG Eochaill. Up the Youghal boys everytime! This information will include your training adhering to any government restrictions the nominee before nomination. plan for that week, some tips on stretch- at the time) and tag us at Youghal Camogie AGM ing, injury prevention and some running #sidelineto5kyoughalcamogieclub, all Lotto results tips and diet advice. You will also receive participants will be entered into a draw for 10th Nov 20 Youghal Camogie Agm will take place in Club Áras on Tuesday 8th December at a discounted rate from John Grace some great spot prizes. Our Club Lotto nos 5 21 24 29. J'pot Physical therapy for any niggles you may All of this advice and support will cost you €7,000 not won. €200 LUCKY Dip shared 8pm. Due to social distancing we may have to limit the numbers attending, can have. On this group, you will have support only €20, this includes your weekly plan by Roseline Buckley, Sharon Hennessy, from other participants, you will get to see etc,a very cool tee shirt and entry in to Teresa Troy, Alan O'Keeffe, Kieran anyone attending, email [email protected] by how they are doing and what obstacles the virtual fun 5k at the end. What about Kelleher (Wm McCarthy's Voucher). they have met and overcome. You can those of you who want to support Youghal Sellers prize won by Crees. Monday 7th, to ensure we are within social distancing guidelines. Interested in help them and they can help you! Camogie Club but are already running 5k We will have weekly interviews with peo- and more I hear you ask? You can still 17th Nov 20 taking a position please contact Catriona, Sam or Donie or email the above address ple who have done a similar programme sign up, but for the fun run only at a Lotto Nos : 6,11,12,16 .No winners of this and have since completed marathon's , reduced rate of €12 and still receive you weeks jackpot draw €7,500. 4 cash or contact us on social media. Go Raibh Maith Agat that sounds good , doesn't it???! We will tee shirt. lucky dip winners are : Tina O'Connell, also chat with other participants to see Martina Hogan, Sinead Harte, Jackie how they are getting along. There will be This advice and support is not from a pro- Desmond and the lucky dip winner of the plenty support on your journey so even fessional medical doctor, any body who €40 voucher for Crowleys Garage is though you will be training alone we will has medical issues are advised to seek Heather Egan. Sellers Prize: Pauline still all be in this together. There is no age medical help from their doctor before McCarthy. C.L.G Eochaill would link to limit on this, it is a run not a race! beginning this plan. thank you for your ongoing support. You This programme is open to EVERYONE. To sign up visit www.youghalgaa.ie or link can now play our club lotto online at We have spoken to plenty of people who can be found on our social media, access www.youghalgaa.ie or buy tickets in local have done this programme and are now to private Facebook group will be given outlets. doing 5k as a warm up, IT CAN BE DONE closer to the start date. Club Shop Stuck for last minute christmas ideas club CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED socks, shorts, jerseys ,helmets and hur- Run away from 2020 with Youghal leys, sliotairs, speed balls,grips all avail- Camogie Club!! able in club shop . Open from 9-7 Monday Are you fed up with 2020? Do you want to to sat start 2021 with the right foot forward (liter- ally!), Have you plans for a new you in County board draw update, 2021??? Why not join Youghal Camogie The Cork county board are revamping the Club on our quest to get from the " side- CCBD and the start of the new draw has line to 5k." been deferred to January 2021, Direct Starting on January 4th, we are offering debits have been stalled. We will have you the chance to join our 9 week running further information in the coming weeks. programme while also helping us raise Any queries or interested in signing up some much needed funds for our club. Youghal 1/2 Marathon for please contact Billy Carrol or contact us 2020 has been a tough year on us all on social media. mentally, physically and for voluntary run Marymount in Youghal clubs like ours, financially. We have had Late Late Toy Show most of our normal fundraisers cancelled. Well done to Adam King who was on the So hence the plan to get fit AND try get a Late Late Toy Show. Adam is involved in few bob to buy slitors as well!! Sounds our GAA For All team and stole the like a plan! nations hearts on Friday just like he stole So what does it involve?? If you sign up, ours. Well done Adam from all your GAA you get access to a closed face book

The Group who ran a half marathon on Saturday in Youghal raising funds for Mayrmount Hospital are from left to right Martin Drake, Keith Kelly, Ted Kelly, Brendan Coleman, Louise O’Brien, Sean Ahern and Dee Ansbro East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates Dec 17th, Jan 14th & Jan 28th 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 33rd Birthday Remembrance Acknowledgement of our dear son, brother and uncle and First Anniversary of Patrick (Nobber) Carmel Treacy Daly Greencloyne, Youghal (nee Buckley) Whose 33rd birthday occurs on December 1st 2020

No cards to send, no gifts to give, late of Carleton Place, Youghal But all our love as long as we live, who died 28th December 2019 Look after him Lord, don't leave him alone, On his 33rd birthday far away from home In loving memory of Carmel; wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose loss continues to be felt but our fond memories If heaven had a number, Patrick, we cherish. The family of Carmel wish to acknowledge the We would call you on the phone, expressions of sympathy and kindness shown following her To wish you a happy birthday, death. Thanks to family and friends and everyone who travelled And ask you to come home. from near and far to pay their respects, for the flowers, the food, the sympathy and friendship we will be forever grateful. Loved and Missed every day by Dad, Mam, James, We wish to thank all at Murphys pharmacy and the medical staff Baby nephew Charlie, Veronika and Juli in Youghal, in the Bons and in Marymount who showed the utmost care, compassion and kindness to Carmel and to her 34th & 15th Anniversaries family in the short few months of her illness. In loving memory of my dear Mam

To all those who ensured that Carmel's funeral went smoothly Ellen (Nellie) Daly with special mention to Colin Bulman and his staff, the local Late of Rhincrew, Youghal gardai and of course her friends and playing partners from Youghal Bay Bridge Club and The Nook Ladies Golf Society. The Who died on 20th November 1986 ceremony itself was a touching tribute to our wonderful Carmel and for this we thank the priests and sacristans of Youghal Parish And also my dear Dad Church especially Fr Bill Bermingham whilst also acknowledging the beautiful musical contribution from Pat and Eleanor O'Keeffe James Daly and the Parish Choir. To all at Aherne's for looking after us so Who died on 11th Jan 2006. Rest in Peace well on the day. Silent memories keep you near Finally to the family, friends and staff at The Nook who took As time unfolds another year everything out of our hands, we couldn't have gotten through it without you. Thank you for your kindness, loyalty and support Out of our lives you may be gone that made everything easier. But in our hearts you still live on Will those who think of them today Sadly missed by husband Michael, daughters Anne & Julie, sons A little prayer to Jesus say. in law Brian & Emmet, grandchildren Donnacha, Sean, Eoin & Sarah and her siblings John &Paula and Bonnie the dog. Always remembered by your loving son Pat, daughter-in-law Marie, grandson James and great grandson Charlie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilís

In loving memory 4th Anniversary of In loving memory of William (Bill) Fitzgerald, 33 Blackwater Heights, Youghal, who Billy Power died on December 12th, 2016. RIP. In our hearts Dad, Late of Youghal and Ballincollig You will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Thinking of you on GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Your 1st Anniversary Sadly missed by your loving sons

Missed and loved always Roger and William, From your sister Kay, Michael, Stephen, and your loving daughters Caroline and Adrian, Alison and Orlaith. Shirley and partner Tim. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 20th Anniversary 16th Anniversary

In loving memory In loving memory of of Mark Morrison Theresa Fitzgerald whose 20th Anniversary occurs on the 25th of November Carriganassa, Inch whose Anniversary occurs on the 5th of December As time passes without you, We treasure all the memories, Your Love, We know you are at peace, Will light our way, Resting at God’s feet. Your memory, Will ever be with us.

Always remembered with love from The Morrison Family Lovingly remembered by all your Family

7TH ANNIVERSARY 12th Anniversary Maurice “Mossie” Walsh In Loving Memory of who died on the 9th of December 2013 Derry O’Sullivan Anchor Bar, Browne Street, Youghal Who died on 17th November 2008

But when friends are MAY HE REST IN PEACE nearest, A loved one lives forever And when joys are in the hearts of those who cared. dearest, A loved one lives forever Oh then remember me. in the memories that were shared. Always remembered by his wife Marie, son Aidan, Sadly missed by all his family and friends. daughter Emir, his sister Patsy and extended families

In loving memory of 9th Anniversary In loving memory of Tony Gray MARY Old Court East Midleton SMIDDY who died on 6th December 1970. Beanfield

Those we love don’t go away, Just a prayer from the family who loved you, They walk beside us every day. Just a memory fond and true Unseen, unheard, but always near, In our hearts you will live forever Still loved, still missed Because we thought the world of you. and very dear.

Sadly missed by all the Gray family. Sadly missed by Also rembering Tony's parents Jackie & Mary her loving family Gray. May they Rest In Peace. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 8th Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Of In loving memory Antonette Foley, late of Seaview, Rostellan, Midleton

whose 8th anniversary occurs on 28th, November 2020.

A special Smile, a special face In our hearts, a special place Memories are a gift to treasure Ours of You will ast forever.

Always remembered and Mary Cashman Late of Lourdesville, Midleton sadly missed by your Who died 12th July 2020

loving family In loving memory of Mary, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose loss continues to be felt but our fond memories we cherish. The family of the late Mary Cashman wish to acknowledge the expressions of sympathy and the kindness shown to us following Mary's Acknowledgement and First Anniversary death. Of Thanks to relatives, neighbours, friends, family and everyone who trav- elled from near and far to pay their respects for our beloved mother. We offer our heartfelt thanks to friends and family who participated in the mass, the readings and also the IMP Choir, Midleton, special thanks to Fr Eamonn Roche, all of whom created a special funeral mass which was a fitting tribute and respectful celebration of Mary's life. Thank you to Dr. Liam Motherway, Midleton and Dr. John Barry for their great kindness shown to Mary over the years. Thanks to those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy, enrolments and floral tributes. Also, Yvonnes Flowers for her beautiful special flower arrangements. We wish to extend our thanks to staff and carers at Midleton's Community Hospital and McCauley's Day Care, Midleton for their pro- fessional care and kindness. We would also like to acknowledge the pro- fessional and personal support from Martin O'Farrell and family Funeral Directors.

A beautiful memory, dearer than gold Of a mother who's worth can never be told. Tom Clohessy There's a place in our hearts no one can fill Late of Meat Shambles Lane, Youghal We miss you Mother and always will. Who died on 12th December 2019 Sadly missed by Catherine, Tom, Paudie and grandchildren, great-grand- children and daughters-in-law As we lovingly remember Tom, Mary his wife, his children Thomás, Barry, Kevin, Brendan, his daughter Iona and his brother Míchael wish to thank Dr. D. O'Callaghan and staff, Dr Rafique and staff of Youghal Clinic, Youghal In loving memory of District Nurses, Medical Team of CUH, Midleton Community Hospital, ambulance staff and Lloyds Pharmacy.

A special thank you to Fr. Cremmin, Pat and Eleanor O'Keeffe, Lys Sweeney-Coleman and Youghal Parish Choir for making our goodbyes to Tom so special. Thank you to Colin Bulman and staff for all their help and professionalism. Jim Griffin & Betty Griffin To those who sent mass cards and letters of sympathy, thank you. To Youghal Fire and Rescue for your support late of Pilmore, Youghal on the day, thank you. Whose anniversaries occur around this time.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by all the family. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM 5th Anniversary Acknowledgement In loving memory of and First Anniversary of Maurice (Moss) Lynch Upper Strand, Youghal whose 5th Anniversary occurs on the 8th of December.

Time and years slip quietly by, But love and memories never die. May he rest in peace

Sean O’Keeffe Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Mary and Late of Farsid Rostellan daughters Rosemary, Catherine, Deirdre, Niamh, their families and his Who died on November 28 2019. brother Cormac. Anniversary mass will be held on Sunday 6th December As we lovingly remember Sean on his 1st Anniversary, his wife at 12 noon in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, The Strand, Youghal. Margaret, sister Betty, his sons Denis, Declan, Kieran, David, Gerard, Sean, his daughter Mary, brother-in-law Charlie, daughter's-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and extended family would sincerely like to thank all those who sympathised 11th Anniversary with us on our sad loss. In Loving Memory of Thanks to our great neighbours and friends who were so helpful and supportive, thanks to all who attended the funeral services, sent Mass Mary McCarthy cards and letters of sympathy. Creighmore. To the staff of Harbour Brinks Medical Centre, staff at CUH and those at whose 11th anniversary occurs at this time Lower Aghada pharmacy along with the district nurses who cared for Sean we will be forever grateful.

To Fr Teddy O Sullivan, Fr Denis Kelleher and all those who Silent thoughts of times together, participated in the funeral mass a sincere thanks, you made it a fitting tribute to Sean. Hold memories that will last forever. Years slip by but still you stay, Thanks to Anthony and his staff at Hyde's Funeral Directors for their quiet wisdom, kindness and professionalism. As near to us as yesterday. As it's impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere heartfelt thank you. Lovingly remembered by her family at home and The Holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. abroad 17th and 3rd Anniversary - 3rd Anniversary - In loving memory of In loving memory of Pauline Fitzgerald In loving memory of Pauline Fitzgerald, 10 Blackwater Heights, Youghal, whose third anniversary occurs on December 12th.

We never knew this morning, What sorrow the day would bring, When a heart of gold stopped beating, Margaret and Declan O'Neill And we couldn’t do a thing. of Oldcourt East, Midleton. You never said goodbye to us, Perhaps it’s just as well, Because we could never say goodbye, Fondest memories of our dearest mother, grandmother, To someone we loved so well. Margaret and our dear brother Declan.

Forever in our thoughts from Mary, Ann, John Lovingly remembered by her husband Jerry, sons Ger, and their families. Brian and Mark, daughters-in-law Dara, Terri and Michelle and grandchildren email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday December 3rd, 2020 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary 2nd Anniversary In loving memory of

Ned Flynn Fergus Griffin Kilshannig House, Clashadonna East, Youghal who died on 13th December 2018 Muckridge, Youghal and Sydney, Australia Who died on 29th November 2019 in Sydney Those who live on in our memories never die

We his family Jerry, Eileen, Eric, Trevor, Dorota, Kita and Allyce, his Loved and remembered everyday by Peg, Brid, Aine and nephews and niece, wish to thank most sincerely all those who John, his daughter-in-law Sandra and his grandchildren sympathised and supported us on the sudden and untimely death of our Lainey, Jack and Bobby dearest Fergus. Our thanks to the emergency services, Mannings Funeral Directors and The Kevin Bell Foundation for their help and efficiency in Sydney. A sincere and special Thank You to his work colleagues and friends who attended his reposal and reception there. Carey - 8th Anniversary In loving memory of my father, Jimmy Our thanks to Colin Bulman and his staff at Egan Funeral Directors, Youghal for their outstanding professional service and help. To Fr. Pat Carey, whose 8th anniversary occurs on Corkery, Canon Birmingham, Fr Mallon and Canon Brown sincere December 12th. thanks. A heartfelt thank you to all who attended his removal and funeral, especially those who travelled long distances, those who sent Dad, sometimes when I first awake, mass cards and floral tributes. Thank you Colin for the music. I think that you're still here, And for a fleeting moment, To our extended family and friends whose support, love and prayers The clouds all disappear. have carried us through this time and will continue to do so, God Bless you always and thank you so much. As it would be impossible to thank For you brought endless sunshine until you went away, each person individually we hope these words express our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. And now I miss you every single day. You would not like to see me sad, Loved with a love beyond all telling So what I try to do, Missed with a grief beyond all tears Is live a bright and happy life, In God's care you rest above In memory of you. In our hearts you rest with love. Sadly missed by your son Mark, daughter-in-law Donna Sadly missed every day by Mam, Dad, Eric, Trevor, Kita and Allyce, and grandchildren Megan and Brooke x. nephews Brian, Caelan, Liam and niece Emily

Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

15th Anniversary In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a In loving memory of special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his Jeremy Griffin merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. Muckridge, Youghal A.M.S. Who died on 5th December 2005, Age 20

So young to die Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus So precious to lose It was God's will In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a We could not choose special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to It broke our hearts to lose you your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his But you didn't go alone merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Part of us went with you Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.H. The day God called you home

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