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CertiÞcate of Incorporation No: 25471. VAT No: IE 9T 50980 O Company Registered in , Ireland. Page 2 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News A drop of Golden Sun! Pictured at the opening night of The Sound of Music, Cork Opera House are; Rachel Murphy, Ovens and Rosarie Daly Ballincollig who were excited to see the world’s most popular musical. The Sound of Music, directed by Bryan Flynn, features some of musical theatre's most popular songs from Fri 8th - Sun 17th Feb 2013 with matinee and family tickets available. Photo Donagh Glavin

Happy Birthday Trocaire! Junior Infants from Ms. Brennan's class at Rathpeacon National School rally together to launch Trocaire's 40th. Lenten Campaign in Cork. pic Mike English Members of Blarneys Active Retirement Group who successfully completed CPR and Defibrillator training with instructor Bernard Pictured at the Flynn. Breakthrough Cancer Valentines Ball Ticket Checker supporting Cork Sean Stack with the Cancer Research at Kenny family; Bob, Fota Island resort are; Maire, Siabh, and star Tomas Orlaith from Mulcahy MC for the Blarney at the ball and Comedian Alan Shortt with Orla opening night of Dolan, Organising The Sound of Committee Chairperson Music to Cork from Midleton. Opera House. Photo Donagh Glavin. pic Donagh Glavin

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Pupils at St. Lachteen's National School Donoughmore were thrilled to see their video snippet of the 'Step It Up' dance feature on Operation Transformation recently. Pupils and teachers across the school took part in learning the dance, performing the routine together in the school hall and recording it to be submitted for consideration to appear on the popular television programme. Pupils have been learning about fitness in a fun way through the medium of dance. Featuring on Operation Transformation has given the pupils a little taste of fame while heightening their awareness of the importance of exercise and how much fun can be had. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 5

Pictured at the Gaelscol Mhuscrai open evening, promoting the naionra were Mary McShortall and Michelle Cairns from TLC Unlimited, Station Road, Blarney. For more pics from the open evening see page 19

Pictured at the Breakthrough Cancer Valentines Ball supporting Cork Cancer Research at Fota Island resort were Helen Collins, Blarney and Clair Collins from Hopkins Communications. pic Donagh Glavin Page 6 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Pictured at the Breakthrough Waxing and Relaxing Cancer Professional MOBILE BEAUTY business offering Valentines Ball at home or on location beauty therapy were Terry and services. Let the therapist come to Judy Ryan from you and take the hassle out of organising a trip to the salon. Blarney. pic Donagh In the convenience, privacy and Glavin luxury of your own home at a day and time suitable to you • Competitive prices • Highly qualified • Experienced Beauty Therapist BEHIND Waxing • Nail treatments • Prenatal Pregnancy Massage • Eyes • Make Up THE CASTLE Discounts for groups of two or more people. Deirdre O'Flynn 086 3405903 WALLS waxingandrelaxing.ie with Adam, Head Gardener, North Presentation Blarney Castle girls, Natalie O'Connell and Emer February has seen the real start of spring here in Blarney. The bulbs Kelly, checking out are popping up everywhere now, and as I said last month, they are a available courses at welcome splash of colour around the gardens. It’s really a great time of the St. John's Central year to be out and about as there is something new to see every day. College on its Open We are continuing with our tidying and mulching jobs around the Day. borders and getting everything ship shape for the coming season. A couple Picture: Mike of trees came down in the woods and have provided a lot of fresh English chippings for the paths in the fern garden and woodland areas. All of the azalea and rhododendron beds are a priority at the moment as they will be the focus for visitors in the coming months. Makilla Hegarty, Hollyhill, with her We have been hedge planting around the estate using mixed native varieties to fill in gaps in our existing hedges. They are an important Arts and Crafts wildlife resource and should therefore be looked after. We have also work which is on donated hedging to Blarney Tidy Towns, who are doing a tremendous show at the St. job. These will be planted out along the Blarney to Tower road over the John's Central coming weeks. College Graduates' The waterfall in the fern garden has been an ongoing project for the last Exhibition at the two months but I am pleased to announce that it is finally completed. It College on really adds to the atmosphere and will also benefit the ferns by providing a Sawmill St. more humid microclimate. All that remains is to plant up the little nooks Picture: Mike and crannies in and around it. We are expecting a delivery of new ferns in English the next few weeks. We already have frogspawn in it, which was a welcome discovery as it promises a new frog population to keep the slugs at bay. The peach, apricot and nectarine trees in our glasshouses are now coming into flower. We use a little paint brush to help pollinate them, as there is very little insect activity so early in the year. This helps to ensure a reasonable crop. Seed sowing is well underway and we have lobelia, petunia and bedding begonias emerging in our heated propagator along with peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and brassicas. We have also started off dahlia, begonia and gloxinia tubers in pots and crates of compost. It is important not to overwater these or they will rot. In a separate little propagator we have some unusual varieties of banana growing which we hope to establish in the new Jungle border. The jungle border will be planted up in the late spring after the danger of frosts has passed. It’s proving to be a very interesting project. Another new project is our Primrose display bed that we have just completed at the main entrance. It is planted with 25 different varieties from the Kennedy Irish Primrose range. What makes these special is that they are all of Irish origin. The centre of the bed will be planted up with a blue rose named ‘Blue for You’ which should add a splash of colour in the summer months. The new facebook group ‘Friends of Blarney Castle Gardens’ is proving to be a success with its members. Please join if you have an interest in gardening or want to keep up with the latest news from the castle. I update it most days with photos and information. There is a lot going on at the moment. I look forward to seeing you online or in the gardens. Adam Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 7 Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society

obert Baden-Powell was a British, General of Cavalry at The Committee Members elected were: Mrs. E. O’Brien, Mrs. J. the relief of Mafeking in 1890 who had used uniformed Byrne, Mrs. J. O’Donoghue, Mr. Patrick Murphy and Mr. Martin boys to great effect as messengers and workers, thereby Lynch. freeingR up adults to boost the army numbers. Back in England, Blarney Cummann of Fianna Fail and Blarney and District in the month of April 1904, whilst inspecting a unit of the Boys Trout Angling Club each donated £500 to the initial funds of the Brigade, he realized that military drills were less appealing to Unit. Shortly after this a Cub Pack, for ages 8-11, was formed the boys than outdoor pursuits more suited to their ages. He and was led by Mr. Joe Hayes. This Pack was later led by Joe’s despaired at the sight of “thousands of boys and young men, daughter, Miss. Helen Hayes, assisted by Mr. Kevin Conway pale, narrow-chested, hunched-up, miserable specimens, and Miss Margaret Barrett. The age group for Scouts was 11-15 smoking endless cigarettes” and who were “mostly drifting years while the Senior Scouts was 15-19 years. towards hooliganism for want of a helping hand”, and set out to Activities began with a flourish and the Scout’s First Annual make them fit and healthy. He wanted to train them to use their Camp was held at Owenahincha in 1971, followed by Youghal powers of observation, to learn simple skills, to help others less in 1972, Thomastown in 1973, Larch Hall in 1975, Glenstal fortunate and get them outdoors in the fresh air. In August 1907, Abbey in 1976. the first Scout camp took place in Poole Harbour’s, Brownsea The membership in 1971 was 12 Scouts and 18 Cubs, rising to Island when Baden-Powell took a party of twenty boys from 45 Scouts and 36 Cubs by 1976. London slums and Public Schools on a weeks camping The list of Officials and Leaders for 1976 was as follows: expedition. ‘Be Prepared’ was the motto he presented them with. Mr. Tom Barrett as Unit Leader, Rev. Fr. M Twohig as Unit He also published a best selling manual titled Scouting for Boys Chaplain, Mr. John Hurley as Unit Chairman, Mr. Bob Dooling which outlined the aims of his new association. By the as Unit Secretary, Mrs. Eileen O’Donoghue as Unit Treasurer. beginning of the First World War, Britain had over 150,000 The Committee consisted of Mrs. Feehan, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Scouts to call on. They helped with harvesting, worked in soup Finnerty, Mrs. Twomey, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Pope and Mr. Hennessy. kitchens, acted as messengers for the government and stood The Scout Leader was Mr. Michael O'Mahony. Assistant Scout guard at various installations and road bridges. Ireland had Leaders were Mr. Sean Cronin and Mr. Michael Coleman. Cub “Baden-Powell” Scouts as early as 1908 but they were mainly in Leader was Mr. Tom Barrett and Assistant Cub Leader was Miss circles which were primarily orientated towards Britain and Bernadette Sisk. towards Protestantism. The Catholic Church and parents were The Unit at this time was self-supporting financially. Funds very wary of a movement which they regarded as being very were raised by ‘Bob-a-Job’ and various other functions. British. Since that August in 1907, well over 280 million boys Meetings were held weekly in the T.A. Hall on the Station Road. have become members of the Scout movement worldwide. According to its archives, the principal founder of the Catholic Please note: The illustrated lecture for Thursday April 11th Boy Scouts of Ireland (C.B.S.I.) was Fr. Thomas Farrell, a 2013 at 8.00 p.m. in Scoil Mhuire gan Smal (Blarney curate in the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin in 1927. He was also the Secondary School) is titled: ‘St. Ann’s Hydro Revisited – The first official National Secretary of the Association. He was World Famous Hydropathic Establishment’. It will be assisted by his brother, Fr. Ernest Farrell. They agreed with the presented by Mr. Joe O’Leary. basic ideas of the Baden-Powell programme and they both popularized the idea of a Scouting Movement under the guidance of the Catholic Church through their writings for “The SHOCK HORROR! Irish Catholic” and “Our Boy’s” publications. Sanction to launch the C.B.S.I. was granted in November 1926, by Archbishop Byrne of Dublin, on behalf of the Catholic Easter is here already! Hierarchy, to Fr. Tom Farrell. By early 1927 activities were Looking for somewhere to go? being organized throughout Dublin. The C.B.S. of Belfast was Here at Jo's Edge we are open incorporated into the C.B.S.I. and the new organization spread very rapidly to many parts of the country – reaching in all Day Good Friday :) 1928 and Cork in 1930. The first Chief Scout was Mr. John O’Neill. The 45th Cork Unit Blarney came into existence in June Call for an appointment 1970, again according to the archives. This followed a meeting now on in the T. A. Hall, Blarney, of local parents which was also attended by Mr. Thomas Lenihan from Cork City. Thomas had 9 been involved with scouting for a number of years and it was he 73 who ran the initial meetings of the Troop. The Troop colours 82 were decided upon and the neckerchief of Red with a Green 43 border was agreed upon. The Unit flag is also Red and Green. Acting Scout Master at the time was Mr. Sean McCarthy with HairstylistJo's Edge Mr. Martin Lynch as Assistant Scout Master. The Unit Unit 6B, Woodfield, Committee elected at the time was: Rev. Fr. M. Twohig as Station Road, Blarney. Chairman and Chaplain, Mr. Tom Barrett as Vice-Chairman, Mr. 4382739 Joe Hayes as Secretary and Mr. Sean McCarthy as Treasurer. 086 8240422 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 9 Lornajean Congratulations to Griffins Garden therapies Centre Dripsey officially opens who, at an awards in their ceremony for fabulous new garden centres last week, won both the premises at 5 star award and a Woodfield, special award as Station, Road, 'best new entrant'. Blarney This is their fourth award this year, and it is only March!

On Thursday March 14th, All Saints Episcopal School, who are a jazz group and choir, will be performing on Blarney Castle grounds at 11.30am. It should be a fantastic event and they Pictured at Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel last Friday night for the are not to be missed! sell out performance of 'Santa Bust or Bust' were Pakie O'Callaghan and Frank Twomey, Christine and Mark Terry, Hotel Manager Stephen Crowley, and Damian Boylan Chairman Blarney Chamber of Commerce. A fabulous night was enjoyed by all, and more than 2000 was raised for Our Lady's Hospital for Children Crumlin. For more pics of this fabulous night see our facebook page

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The newly refurbished bar The cosy restaurant Waterloo Inn new restaurant really hits the right note If you haven’t been out out to eager to sample the main courses to see if they could live up to our excellent the gorgeous Waterloo Inn appetisers, and they certainly did. recently it is time you took a My partner went all out and ordered the 8oz spin out the Waterloo Road as Rib Eye Steak which came accompanied by mushrooms, onions, chips and gorgeous this old favourite has a whole pepper sauce. I ordered the fish and chips new look. and was delighted I did. The fish was so We paid a visit there recently and there fresh you could taste the sea from it and it was a nice lively buzz in this popular local. came lightly battered, and served with We choose a seat in the cosy bar besides a gorgeous (like your granny used to make!) beautiful fire, which was just what we homemade chips, salad and of course tartar needed on the slightly chilly Spring day. We sauce. had only just taken our coats off when the Bookings are now being taken for lovely waitress came over to ask us would When we enquired we were told that Communions & Confirmations and The we like a drink and to bring us the menu. absolutely everything is made from scratch, Waterloo Inn is offering incredible value Settled with our drinks, we opened the menu nothing is bought in or pre cooked, and you with three courses plus tea or coffee for only and I have to say it was a revelation, both cannot fail to see the emphasis on freshness 20for adults, and 10for children. the range of produce and the prices. and value as you read the menu. You will It is a lovely place to bring your children as also notice the the beer garden is a beautiful place for them amount of produce to spend some time, giving you time to relax sourced locally, whilst they run off some of their energy! which is always the And it’s not just about food at The sign of a good chef I Waterloo Inn as their fabulously refurbished think. bar area is a lovely place to go for a quiet You can choose pint, or Texas Hold ‘Em on Wednesday from a great selection night, 45 every Friday night and live music of ‘create your own every Sunday from 7pm. As you can see, sandwiches’, there is plenty going on in this lovely handmade pizzas, old country pub. favourites such as the As we were reluctantly leaving, we could all day breakfast, fish not help but overhear the young couple next Waterloo,Wat Blarneyerl Phoneoo 021I 4385113nn and chips, bacon and to us planing their engagement party which cabbage, steaks, they will be hosting in their function room FABULOUSLY NEWLY burgers, and pasta’s, which is proving very popular for all parties Bookings now RENOVATED stir fries and curry. from 21sts upwards, family gatherings and being taken for RESTAURANT The list is endless all social occasions of all descriptions. It Communions & Wonderful new menu. and we wanted to even has its own entrance, making it very make an afternoon exclusive altogether! Confirmations Same great value!€ 3 course meal Starters from 4. out of it and decided Main courses from €8.50 to go for two courses. The Waterloo Inn is locally owned plus tea/coffee € € 3 course Sunday lunch 18.50 The presentation was and staffed and it shows. From the Adults magnificent and I €20 Great sandwich and pizza menu minute you walk in you receive the Children 10 Take away dinners and pizzas was sorry I didn’t have my camera with extra care that only a business that me as the food was really cares seems to give. If you Spa Spaciouscious new function room not only beautiful to haven’t eaten at The Waterloo Inn Part Parties,ies, Weddings, Family Occasions eat but also to look for a while then make it your Acc ommodatesommodates upup toto 6060 peoplepeople at. business to pay them a visit and you OPENING HOURS Our starters of warm will see a whole new look to an old Live music every Mon - Thurs 12.30 - 7pm chicken salad and favourite. Fri & Sat 12.30 - 9pm spring rolls were Waterloo Inn, Waterloo, Blarney Sunday evening Sunday 12.30 - 8pm superb and left us from 7pm 021 4385113 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 13 ‘Santa’ Ponsa raises the roof and over €2000 for Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin pics courtesy Kay Dennehy Page 14 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News The Blarney Person & The Young Sportsperson BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of The Year 2013 www.blarneycommunity.net The February Blarney People of the Month are John and Margaret Finnerty Vincents De Paul in the Convent Hall and organises her friends to make sandwiches they soon became the regular musicians. A and cakes for the event. Any food left over couple of years later the parties stopped from the party is sent to the Sisters of from lack of funds so John and Margaret, Charity in the convent so nothing is not wanting to disappoint the Senior wasted. Citizens, took over the running of the The event is getting harder to run every Christmas Party using any left over money year due to the current economic climate in the musicians kitty to fund the parties. but with the support from John and When the Comhaltas Ceoltoiríi Eireann Margaret and the local people in Blarney finished up they continued themselves and and surroundings areas we are sure the they gathered spots from local businesses event will go ahead every year. We are and provided a free drink, music, dozens of certain all our senior citizens who have spots, tea, cakes and sandwiches for all the been enjoying the parties over the years senior citizens that attended. Music is would join with us in nominating John and provided by their musician friends and Margaret as they are wonderful The January 2013 Blarney People of the there is plenty of singing and dancing. neighbours, friends and members of our Month are popular local couple John Every December John calls to the local community here in Blarney.” and Margaret Finnerty. businesses for spots and sponsorship and As their nominees told us, “We would like without their generous support the event John and Margaret’s to nominate John and Margaret Finnerty would not take place, John also contacts names now go from Station Road, Blarney, for Blarney the musicians in December to plan the forward, with last months winner Person of the Month. John and Margaret timing of the music for the party and Martin O’Shea, to the have been running the Senior Citizens Blarney Castle Hotel who provide the overall award of Christmas Party in Blarney for the last 28 venue and all the tea and coffee. Blarney Person of years, it all began when they started the Up to 150 senior citizens attend every year The Year Award 2013 Blarney branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiríi from Blarney and surrounding areas, for which will be Eireann (traditional Irish Music) and they some it is something they look forward to announced at a were asked to play for the Senior Citizens for months as it is the only time they can ceremony in January Party which was run at the time by St get out and meet their old friends. Margaret 2014. Martin O’Shea.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. Send your nomination with the name of your nominee and the reason you wish to nominate them (along with your name, address and contact details) to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] Blarney Young Sportsperson of The Year The Inaugural successful nominee for This award is to recognise their achievement in Blarney Young Sportsperson of the their chosen sport, so that others may be year is Wayne Shine of Kerry Pike inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone U18 /Blarney Hunt Club. who’s contribution in sport, or to sport, has Wayne has been hunting with hounds since he was singled them out as deserving of recognition. six years of age, a tradition proudly held within the Send your nomination with the name of your Shine and Lynch families and still ongoing. A nominee, the reason you wish to nominate them transition year student at Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, and a photograph if possible (along with your Wayne is also a keen cyclist with Blarney Cycling name, address and contact details) toYoung Club and plays hurling within the school and Blarney Sportsperson of The Year Awards, The Muskerry GAA where he has had numerous successes. News, Church View, Blarney or by email to Wayne’s award is kindly sponsored by The Muskerry Arms [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 15 Page 16 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Tara Cronin, Sales and Marketing Executive Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel, presenting the Glanmire and District Sports, Business and Community Award for February to Niamh Dwyer, coach to the Glanmire Community College Under 16 Basketball squad, recently crowned All Ireland Schools' Champions. Included are assistant coach, Aisling Foley, co- captains, Maeve O'Riordan and Hollie Herlihy, team members Jessica Quirke, Claire Gillen, Chloe O'Brien, Chloe O'Sullivan, Ciara O'Shea, Amy O'Lehane, Jill Sexton, Katie Stacey, Kate Hannon and Jenna Stacey. Also included are Pat Mc Kelvey, Principal, Cllr. Noel Costello, Cllr. Gerry Kelly, deputising for County Mayor and Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, deputising for Lord Mayor. Picture: Mike English. Vintage car and tractor enthusiasts will take to the roads again on St. Patrick’s Day as the Dripsey Vintage Club when with main sponsor, Griffin’s Garden Centre, they stage their sixth run which organisers hope will add considerably to the €15,000 they have so far collected for charities. report & pic Mike English This year’s run is in aid of Marymount Hospice with a contribution also going to the Dripsey Community Association. Participants are asked to register (20) at Griffins Garden Centre from 10am and the roll out will be at 12noon following complimentary refreshments supplied by Griffins who will also provide further refreshments at the end of the run. The Vintage cars will cover a thirty five mile route whilst a shorter route of twelve miles has been designed for the Tractors. The owner of the best turned out tractor will receive the Garry Cotter Memorial Trophy while the John O’Sullivan Memorial Trophy will go to the owner of the best turned out car, all of which must be of 1995 or earlier vintage. Free parking will be available at Dripsey National School and complimentary transport will be provided by Brid O’Callaghan Coaches from car park to Griffins. To add to the fun of the day a prize sponsored by Marie at Stylz Hair Salon Coachford will go to the Best Vintage Costume Group (4 persons max) and Mary from Stylz Beauty Rooms will sponsor the Individual Costume prize. Barry’s Photographic Services have come on board with prizes for the Best Dressed Lady and Gent. There will be facepainting, traditional musicians and set dancers -with the offer to participate in the singing, music and dance if you’re so inclined! Further information is available from John at 086 8435675, Leo at 087 7621473 or email [email protected]. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 17

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PLANET ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE OPENING HOURS: Sun-Thurs 10am - 11pm (12.30pm outside of school hols) • Fri & Sat 10am to 11.30pm At the Planet Entertainment Centre, have a wide range of party food entertaining you is our business. We available at the Apollo Diner. Parties are cater for all the family. For the kids we our speciality from Kiddies birthdays to have Cosmo's Funworld and Galaxy corporate nights, bowling fundraisers to Games. For the adults we have the family celebrations. To book Satellite Bar and Star Lanes. We also phone 021-4300700 Page 18 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19 Oíche Oscailte ag Gaelscoil Mhuscraí. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí recently held an Open Evening at the school for prospective parents

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SVP wristbands On February 20th the YSI class and was also a guest judge. for sale The judges found it hard to pick a winner on Available in hosted a talent show for their project the night but finally decided that 2nd place multicolour or black ‘A boost for the youths’ and the night should go to Kate Dunlea who played the drums and white! turned out to be a great success. and 1st place to Rachael Gough who sang and Buy them at the by Lauren Lehane played her ukulele. school The students raised money from the talent show YSI students would like to thank everyone Only €2 tickets and also having a bake sale and raffle. for their great support and hoped everyone who Jennifer Lyons, The Voice of Ireland contestant attended the show had a good night. opened the show with a fantastic performance

Your support The students of Transition is needed Year drama were recently On March 22nd, Kayleigh very excited to be part of Cronin and Deirdre Buckley the All-Ireland Drama are hosting a fundraiser as part of a project to help the street Competition which took and slum children in Calcutta. place on March 2nd in The Anyone can attend and tickets Briary Gap in Macroom. are only €10 for a great night by Kayleigh Cronin at Curraheen Park Greyhound The encouragement and hard work Track. The girls are determined of the director and the actors finally goes to Transylvania to work on a new case, on to make it a great night and the paid off. the way he meets a girl called Molly (Kayleigh money is going to a great Following the success of winning a perpetual Cronin) and they fall in love. They end up cause, so they really hope you they also are performed in Deer Park on the can come! staying in Dracula’s (Pearse Donoghue) castle 20th March. The play ‘The Case of the Count For more information email which after a bit of drama, meeting a few old formerly known as Dracula’ is based on a [email protected]. friends, comedy and a vampire bite or two, it detective Justin Thyme (Alex Herlihy) who changes Thyme’s and Molly’s lives forever.

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Transition year students hidirbhliana ó will be organising different Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal events in the upcoming ag eagrú a lán imeachtai sa scoil weeks to promote Seachtain Na Gaeilge in Imeachtai: the school. They will be • Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! organising a range of • Dramai different events such as • Cluichí le daltai ón ngaelscoil basketball tournaments, • Postaeir acting out film scenes and inviting primary school • Comórtais cispheile children to the school to • Comórtais peile play different board games • Lá Glas as well as teaching them some phrases ‘as gaeilge’ Beimid ag labhairt na Gaelige le linn na along the way! seachtaine seo Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 21

Three quarters of engineers would recommend engineering as a career path AIB Build a to leaving certificate Bank Challenge students according to a The school bank ‘Bank International’ survey, it was revealed on entered the AIB build a bank challenge ‘Open Day’, part of and the competition took place on Engineers Week 2013. The Tuesday the 26th of February. day was the climax of The members of the bank are Alex Herlihy (Bank Manager), almost 500 events taking Wayne Shine (Assistant Manager), Lauren Lehane (Sales and place across the week in Marketing), Donnacha Morey (Auditor), Kayleigh Cronin and Ireland, and featured large Deirdre Buckley (Tellers). employers opening their We all headed for Silver Springs dressed for success as a doors to the public, Fifth different country each due to our name Bank International. and sixth year students from After setting up our stand we waited for the judges. After one Scoil Mhuire gan Smal judge we were feeling more confident. Soon after all the judges visited EMC in Ovens on saw us we headed for a 5 star meal provided by Silver Springs. Friday, March 1st including The results came in and unfortunately Blarney didn’t qualify John O'Brien, Aoife for the all Ireland’s, but the bank goes on and sees this as a Crowley, Leah Murphy and stepping stone into bigger things in the future. Lauren Cronin. Bringing Hope from Blarney to Calcutta One point keeps U16 Basketball team out of All Ireland Final Claire Kelleher by Rita O’ Brien and Caoimhe Cahill Last Wednesday As you may already know three transition year students of Scoil the U16 Mhuire Gan Smál, Kayleigh basketball team Kayleigh, Deirdre and Tiarna Cronin, Deirdre Buckley and Tiarna travelled to Sands are currently fundraising to travel to Calcutta with the HOPE Tallaght, Dublin foundation in February 2014. to play in the All The Hope Foundation is a registered charity working with street and Ireland Semi slum children in Calcutta, India. They work to free children and poor Final against families from lives of pain, abuse, poverty and darkness. HOPE funds and Monaghan. operates over 60 projects. They reach out to those most forgotten; offering Supporters also protection, healthcare, nutrition, education, rehabilitation and a family for travelled along with the team and created a great life. atmosphere and gave the team members great A fourth transition year student, Claire Kelleher, is now also travelling motivation. to Calcutta with the other students. Her main motivation for wanting to go It was an unbearably close match and the supporters to Calcutta is to reach out to those living in such significantly worse were all at the edge of their seats throughout the circumstances and to make a difference in the lives of poor, helpless and entire match. After the second quarter, Blarney was abandoned little children on the streets and in the slums of Kolkata. She wants to gain a better realisation and appreciation for the quality of life we well in the lead and was playing brilliantly. Monaghan have in Ireland and experience the difficulties within Third World came back into the game and the two teams were countries. even going into the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, by There are several fundraising events taking place such as a Night at the the end of the fourth quarter, Blarney were losing by a dogs in Curaheen Park Greyhound Stadium, and if you wish to buy tickets point. you can contact the school. The Blarney team showed great determination and Also, two teachers from the school, Dan O’Donovan and Michael enthusiasm but just could not get the lead. The final Griffin, are doing a sponsored skydive in aid of the HOPE Foundation on score was Monaghan 51 points, Blarney 50 points. the March 16th. The four students have to raise €3,100 each by February On behalf of the team, we would like to thank Miss 2014. Martin and Miss O’Shea for coaching us throughout The girls would really appreciate it if you would help them in their the year. We would also like to thank Mr O’Regan for fundraising events by taking part or donating to help them raise the money travelling with us to Dublin on the day. needed to travel to Calcutta in 2014. Page 22 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News FROM LITTLE ACORNS MIGHTY OAKS WILL GROW, AS SIR CHARLES OFFICIALLY OPENS SCOIL CHROI IOSA BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Ballincollig Campaign against Household and Water Taxes Staff at Savill's Property Advisors Pu blic meeting on the property tax will take place on Thursday 21st in Cork and Dublin recently took March at 7.30 p.m. at Tanner Park Rugby Club. Information will be part in the Kerr-Athlon, which given regarding the new Property Tax and how to fight it. included climbing Carrantuohill, Local Authority Housing in aid of a number of charities. €2 per week being deducted under the Property Tax scheme. Photo shows Catherine McAuliffe Next meeting is on Tuesday March 12th at 7.30 p.m. in the front bar and David Griffin of Savill's Cork presenting Pat Behan (centre) of at The Darby Arms, Ballincollig. Suicide Aware with EU 4,222, New members and volunteers are welcome. their share of the total amount For further information please contact 086 3894712. raised. Picture: Mike English. Information Hotline phone number 1890 98 98 00 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 23 Look no further than O'Connors Muskerry www.muskerryarms.comArms 021 4385066

O’Leary’s Centra in Tower is celebrating after being announced as one of thirteen finalists in the prestigious Centra Blarney's Store of the Year Award. Pictured are store owner Paddy O’Leary celebrating the fabulous award with Lisa O’Leary luckiest lady! and Laura Healy of O’Leary’s Centra, Tower. Congratulation All 460 Centra stores throughout the are audited for the Centra Store of the Year competition, with just s Rosarie thirteen finalists selected from the nationwide network of stores. Cronin, winner € The audit focuses on value, fresh food, product range, quality, of 2000 in the hygiene and customer service. Store owner Paddy O’Leary from O’Leary’s Centra paid tribute to Muskerry Arms his team and said that their dedication, professional approach and Bingo last attention to detail was what singled out the store and placed them as a strong finalist. of the business. month. This is Rosarie's second time wining the jackpot! Coming to Blarney for the Blarney parade? Don't forget to call in and see us.

Blue Hats new play 'The Wake' by Tom Murphy thrilled audiences for two weekends earlier this month when it played to packed houses in Whitechurch Community Centre. Live music every Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has Friday, Saturday welcomed confirmation of €478,000 from the Minister for and Sunday• Darts night every Monday Environment, Community & Local Government, Phil Hogan TD • Texas Hold Em for Cork County Council’s extensive programme of works to every Tuesday improve the sewerage facilities currently in place in Cloghroe. • Bingo every Wednesday "The works that are being approving today will provide an with Gemma improved sewerage scheme for Cloghroe and environs and will - great cash prizes ensure a much better level of service to all consumers in the catchment and will put in place a platform for development in the future while protecting the local environment. "The scheme will involve upgrading the existing collection Family Occasions Function Room system in the village, the provision of a storm holding tank and the construction of a new pumping station to pump the sewage for Live Sports on Large Screens proper treatment to the Blarney wastewater treatment plant." Cork County Council can now complete the contract formalities with the successful tenderer so that work on the Blarney Tower Free Wi-Fi Sewerage Scheme Network (Cloghroe) can commence as soon as served 8am - 10pm possible." Fabulous Food 7 days a week Page 24 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Muskerry National Council Representative, James Healy, has declared his intention to run for Macra na Feirme Munster VP. James, a Donoughmore Macra member, officially joined in 2004. Since then he has held various positions such as founding club Chairman and County Executive Competitions Chairman. He has thoroughly enjoyed being involved with National Executive for the past 3 years. Despite his national commitments James continues to be active with his Sinn Féin members set up an Information Stand club. He recently enjoyed success with Donoughmore as their Capers team came 3rd in the FBD National Final. on the forthcoming Local Property Tax on Main Street, Ballincollig recently. Hundreds of leaflets were handed out to passers by and many members of the public took the opportunity to ask questions about the tax on family homes to be introduced by the Government from July 2013. Speaking at the event Sinn Féin Representative Des O’Grady said, “This unfair and regressive tax on the family home is coming in under the radar with return forms to householders from the Revenue Commissioners being sent out from 11th March. Sinn Féin is totally opposed to this tax which takes no account of a Liz Foley Chairperson Fine Gael North Cork Central Constituency persons income or ability to pay. We argue that a Wealth Tax on presenting a certificate for a Lifetime of Outstanding Services to millionaires which links ability to pay with a percentage tax on all Margaret Cafferkey on behalf of her late husband Owen Cafferkey. assets physical, material or financial over 1million is a much Also included are his son Noel Cafferkey and his daughter Caroline fairer way to raise this revenue. O'Connell. Photo Billy macGill “ The legislation behind the family home tax also gives the State unprecedented powers to collect payment by raiding people’s Busy month for Berrings Macra pay packets, pensions or social welfare payments in the event of Berrings Macra will be hosting a Variety Concert in Inniscarra failure to pay. The financial implications for households are Community Centre on Friday 22nd March at 8pm. This will include therefore very serious. It will especially punish those on low and the Capers show that came 1st in the All Ireland Capers Final in middle incomes, social welfare recipients, pensioners and the February as well as many other acts. disabled. It doesn’t take into account either ability to pay or the Well done to the mens and ladies Basketball teams wh o took part amount of people’s mortgages, the amount people paid in stamp in Muskerry Basketball Competition. Best of luck to the boys as they duty or negative equity. As the average house price for houses sold go forward to represent the region at end of the month in National € finals in Limerick. in Ballincollig during 2012 was 218,000 the average amount of Well done to Siobhan O’Leary as she did the club proud property tax to be paid, based on Government figures, would be representing Berrings at Titles in Coolcower Housel, Macroom. € 405 per annum.” Sinn Féin will continue to campaign against the Finally, well done to all the acts that represented the club in National property tax in the coming weeks and they intend to hold our Talent Contest recently in Ballynaly. Information Stand every Friday during March from 12 to 2pm Best of Luck to Lawrence, Timmy, Michael, & Morty as they take outside the Darby Arms on Main Street, Ballincollig. part in the Muskerry round of ploughing and farm skills on 10th March in Macroom.

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Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant and Sludge Treatment Upgrade contract approved Fine Gael Cork North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, that Cork County Councils proposals for the Inniscarra Water Treatment Plant and Sludge Treatment Upgrade contract have been approved. “At an estimated 5.57million, the approval of these works will ensure good quality drinking water for those who rely on the water from Cork Harbour and the City Water Supply Scheme. It will also ensure that our Add up the time you spend there, whether cooking and facilities comply with Water Quality Directives and Drinking Water preparing, eating and cleaning up, helping with homework, Regulations. Work will now commence on the preparation of contract reading papers or doing the daily household jobs, documents with a view to seeking tenders as early as possible. I sometimes the hours just pile up. Maybe you’d like to commend the Minister for the work he has done to progress these works and to ensure the water quality is maintained for the people of Cork.” change a few little things or consider a whole new look? We at B & K Services can help. We provide a repair & revamp service for existing kitchens, replacing worktops, handles, hinges, drawer runners and installing new sinks, taps and appliances. We CASEY MOTORS also repaint your old kitchen to transform it into a new one. ALDERLAND • WATERLOO • BLARNEY So you get a brand new kitchen without a huge cost! Service & Repair of The top trends .. Cars • Vans • Light Commercials • New Doors • Re-spray or hand paint your existing doors Liam Casey • New Handles and Knobs Phone 021 • 4383456 • New Worktops Mobile 087 • 2096018 • Add Island Unit, breakfast bar or pantry unit • New Sinks, Taps or Appliances Only three minutes from Blarney village.... • Accessories such as Larder pull outs Take the bridge after the Waterloo Inn, follow the road for 800yds, Casey Motors in behind the first house on your left after the turn up onto the Mallow Road. To see some Before and After Photos of Kitchens we have remodeled. Find us on Facebook by searching for B & K Services Midleton Footclinic

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Three Transition Year students of Scoil Mhuire gan Congratulations Smál, Blarney; Tiarna Sands, Sarah O’Leary and to Inniscarra’s Aisling O’Keeffe have got through to the southern Jennifer Lyons regional finals for junk couture in UL which takes who gave a place tomorrow night, Thursday March 14th. Junk stunning Kouture is a national competition for second level perfomance on students in Ireland which challenges teenagers to The Voice. create high-end wearable fashion from everyday junk that would normally find its way into the bin. Good luck girls!

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ThisCy annualnth 5-a-sideia L soccerync challengeh Me tookm placeor onia Marchl C u4thp between a Cope Special Olympics select and a Planet Entertainment Centre combination. Planet played against the Cope men’s team first and after a tight encounter came out the wrong side of a 2-1 score-line. Cope’s superior fitness and teamwork proved decisive. Undeterred Planet played the well prepared Cope Ladies Team next but were completely overwhelmed 5-2. Planet had no answer to the well organised and fast-breaking ladies. As a result Cope won this year’s series two legs to nil and retained the cup. So for the second year in a row the Planet team came up second best but they’ve told us that the Cope guys and gals had better watch out next year as they’ll be going all out! After the winners (and losers) medals were presented the Lynch family, popular Cope captain Shelia Sheehan received the Sheila Sheehan (Cope's victorious cup to rapturous captain) receiving the Cynthia Lynch applause. Cup from John Lynch (Cynthia's Dad). Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 33 Chris Crowley, General Manager Ambassador Hotel, presents the North City and District CLLR. PAT Sports Award for January to Tony BURTON O'Connell, Chairman Bord Mobile 086 2574950 Gais Neptune Office 021 4388300 Basketball Club in Email [email protected] recognition of their win in the National Web www.patburton.com Super League Cup. Also included are CLOGHROE, BLARNEY, CO. CORK Denis Sheehan, Chairman Gurranebraher Credit Union award sponsors, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, deputising for Lord Mayor, Paul Barrett, Secretary Bord Gais Neptune, Onoir O'Brien, Red FM, Media Sponsors, Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald, Cllr. Michael O'Connell, Anthony Buckley, Gurranebraher Credit Union and Mark Scannell, team coach. Picture: Mike English

Rathpeacon Tae Kwon Do medal winners from a recently held tournament in Blackrock. Adrian and Tomas Singleton, SuperValu Hollyhill, presenting playing gear to Jim O'Sullivan, Chairman Na Piarsaigh GAA, as part of their ongoing sponsorship of the Club. Also included is Bill Kelleher, Treasurer. Picture: Mike English.

Enda and Shane Linehan, James and Teresa Roche, Inniscarra, at the Launch of the Rebel Og Fun Walk which will be held at various club venues around the County on 27 th. April in aid of Mercy University Hospital and participating GAA, Ladies Football and Camogie Clubs. Aaron Mansworth, General Manager Cork International Airport Hotel, Picture: Mike English. presents the Southside and District Sports Award for January to Olympian, Olive Loughnane. Included are Miriam Deasy, CIT Sport and judge, Tanya O'Sullivan, Red FM, Gerald McCarthy, Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts, Pat Buckley, Chairman Cork Athletics Board and Eimear Corkery. Picture: Mike English.

To mark his exciting and glittering rugby career over recent years, and his positive influence on young people in sport, Simon Zebo has been named February Cork Person of the Month. Simon, 23 next month, has 45 caps for Munster, scoring 100 points including two Heineken Cup hat-tricks. He made his Irish debut against the All Blacks last summer and his first appearance in a Six Nations game this month. Page 34 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

Spring is finally in the air and the GAA season is gradually of the underage teams. Many thanks to Brian O’Keffee for his gaining momentum. All teams are back training with renewed efforts with the team for the past 3 seasons; it is much appreciated enthusiasm. by players and parents alike. Fun Walk. The Mercy Hospital Foundation joining forces with U15’s. Intermediate hurler, John O’Brien, has agreed to assist Ger Rebel Óg to organise a series of sponsored walks, taking place Spillane with the coaching of this year’s Under 15’s. They have throughout Cork. We plan to run this event in April. Details will be played a number of league football matches and are adjusting to posted on our website www.inniscarragaa.com shortly. Premier 2 grade. Team Updates. U14’s. They continue to build on their excellent season last year. Our U21 footballers were in action during the past month. With They ran out comfortable winners against Sliabh Rua last Sunday. momentum from last year’s minor success, our Under 21 football U13’s. No more Go Games for this group and they are enjoying the side entered this completion with renewed hope. Unfortunately this 15 a side format. The group have played numerous friendlies and young side were unable to beat strong Ballincollig and Canovee won their first league match of the season against Fermoy. sides. All other groups have resumed training. Under 6’s, 7’s, 8’s and 9’s Minor Football. Due to the hard work of our club coaches, we started training last week in Cloghroe School, while 10’s, 11’s and now field 2 minor football teams. League matches have com- 12’s have returned earlier. menced, with Inniscarra A beating Aghada last Sunday convincing- Helmet Scheme. Helmets are available to players at a subsidised ly. More importantly a B selection played St. Nick’s and preformed cost of €35. Contact Don for more details. admirably and lost by 3 points. Minor championship is in a few If any child is interested in playing or returning to play please con- weeks time against Kilmacabe. tact Don Hennessy, 087 2999681. They are always welcome at the Under 16’s former player and junior hurling Coach, Ger Murphy, club. Similarly we would accept any help from parents in a coach- has come on board to coach the Under 16’s this season. It is ing or administrative capacity. encouraging to see ex-players return and help out with the coaching

Some of the fifth class pupils from Scoil Chroi Iosa, Blarney, proudly displaying their new Sciath na Scol jerseys which have been sponsored by Blarney Credit Union. Also included are Blarney Credit Union Manager Anthony Forde, class teacher Brian O'Leary and school Principal Fergal Hurley.

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Blarney Cycling Club is delighted to announce a major new partnership with Blarney Castle and Estate, which has agreed to come on board as title sponsor for the next three years. Blarney Cycling Club thanked Sir Charles Colthurst for his financial support of the club, which will continue the growth of Patricia Barry, Events Manager the club and their events. presenting the Overall Winners St. Chris Crowley Manager Secondary sponsors who also will support the development of Ambassador Hotel Vincent’s H&F Club to Paddy OíShea, Blarney CC include Emerald fencing, Alert Alarms, Blarney former Cork Footballer and Goal Keeper presenting the Hall of Fame to Sandie Fitzgibbon for Cycles (Aidan Forrest BASSO agent Ireland), Boiler Logic, Crean and selector with St. Vincent’s Cllr her involvement in Glen Carpentry and Forrest Print & Stationery Thomas Gould, Chairman. Rovers and Cork. Blarney’s first event of the year was the Donal Crowley Memorial Fiona Darcy, Red FM; Leisure Cycle with Sean Kelly on Sunday Feb 17th which was a Chris Crowley, huge success. Manager, Ambassador Hotel; Hanna The club is growing from strength to strength with over 40 OíConnor, daughter of competitive cyclist in the various categories. Blarney CC has Paul OíConnor who proud tradition of developing local cyclists and consequently the received a special majority of the cyclists are from the local or surrounding area, award for contribution creating a Esprit de Corp within the club. The club also has a to sport; Hall of Fame; growing sportive section that encourages active participation in Sandie Fitzgibbon, cycling for general health benefits. The coming year will see Glen Rovers and Cork; St. Vincent’s H&F Club Overall Winners Blarney cyclists compete in competitive cycling and sportive Cllr Thomas Gould, chairman; Patricia Barry Events Manager, Ambassador Hotel and Onoir O’Brien, Red FM events throughout the country. Rena Buckley, captain Cork Ladies team, winners of seven All Irelands in the last eight years, was voted Overall Winner of the Southside and District Sports Award for 2012. The award is sponsored by Cork International Airport Hotel in association with Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts and Red FM. Picture: Mike English

Na Piarsaigh's James Lynch and Ailish Allen at the launch of the Rebel Og GAA Fun Walk in aid of Mercy University Hospital and participating GAA, Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football Clubs. The walk, which will be held at various club venues around the County is scheduled for Saturday 27 th. April. Picture: Mike English. Page Pone Muskerry News BLARNEY UNITED FC NEWS Senior team

ur senior team have !een in good form of late with good results U19 team in the league and cup competitions, a good win over Ballinhassig in the Beamish Cup two Goals from Captain lan eldon a cracking ur Us hosted ilton United under lights at 9Shea park in the strike from left !ack ohn Lawlor and a Ballinhassig own goal had Semi Final of the league Cup and, after an e7citing minutes, them up inside a half an hour Balllinhassig did pull one !ack e7tra time and penalties, have made it through to the final where !efore half time !ut truth !e told Blarney made changes at half they will meet their nemesis this Season Midelton. time with lan eldon and Ray Leary rested, and ran out Blarney were reduced to ten men when e7cellent midfielder comforta!le winners. Stephen Harris was shown a harsh red card after minutes, !ut win over Co!h and a draw at home to CIT. in the league Blarney rallied and went up with two penalties scored either has put them into a potential postion where they can push for side of half time !y prolific striker Shane Stewart. promotion with )ust seven league games left, Shane Stewart scored ilton with the e7tra man were always going to throw the kitchen all three goals in the league games and has !een in great form this sink at Blarney and scored two late goals to !ring the game into season. e7tra time, Blarney !attled very well in e7tra time and held on for More cup drama at Shea park as our Us went through to the penalties where goalkeeper Cian oods was the hero when he 0uarter final of the local cup after they defeated College saved iltons th penalty and Shane Stewart stepped up to scored Corinthians after a pulsating penalty shootout where the winner. Goalkeeper le7 Moynihan saved two of Corinthians penalties, and U19 Managers also made some crucial saves throughout the game. Greg Constant and Denis O’Keeffe have guided their team to league Cup Final at Turners Cross in their first season in Management.

U15 team U19 League Cup Final. Blarney United V Midelton. Wednesday 20th of March in Turners Blarney were the !etter of the two teams on the day after they put Cross. Kick off 7.30. All support is Welcome. in a fantastic team performance and went in front when Mark Follow us on facebook @ BU FC. Also on twitter. 9Leary sent Peter MacSweeney down the wing and his pinpoint Our Academy takes place every Saturday morning from 9.45- cross found Ian wyer at the !ack post and he sent the !all 11am. All Weather pitch available for rent contact 087- crashing into the net. Blarney had chances to e7tend their lead as 6474818 for more details. they dominated possesion, !ut Corinthians scored against the run of play in the second half to force e7tra time. Corinthians hung on in e7tra time as Blarney went for the win. But Blarney got their reward for a passionate display, in the penalty shootout as Shane Cronin scored the winning penalty. NO MESS NO FUSS NO WIRING

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