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If you wanted to make a The Dungourney River meets the Happy Easter, and remember the medical call - which was seldom - you'd go to the Owenacurra in a discreet corner of advice - stay fit before you get the jab post office and ask the woman there to Midleton, literally a catchment corner, because you'll be jiving after it! connect you. After a lot of "hallo's", she somewhere just upstream of Chadwick's would wave you into a tiny airless booth hardware store. Access to the exact con- We are delighted to announce that we where you took the call. For very urgent fluence is made down quite a boggy and have been given access to the Burke calls - I remember only one from my child- overgrown pathway immediately on the Collection of photographs and these are hood when my mother went to the garda west side of the Pontoon footbridge. now available on our website - station and asked to use their phone. I Through a rather straggly wood compris- www.youghalactive.ie can't remember why she had to do that. ing quite a bit of squelching undergrowth, some potentially ankle snapping terrain, We also have a new Blog section on our For us farmers, there was threshing day. and out on to rank grass and reed, but a site and here is the latest article from one Threshing was a labour-intensive busi- hundred yards downstream you can look of our own members - we will have regu- ness. The sheaves had to be fed into the straight across the Owenacurra and up a A goldcrest in full battle dress in the lar updates so check it out yourself. thresher continuously. Someone had to length of sluggish, straight waterway undergrowth at the Pontoon in Midleton make the straw into a straw rick and the comprising the lowest reach of the The Way We Were grain had to be secured in bags. The Dungourney river. At this time of year, adjacent to the main path, immediately By Peggie Biessmann farmyard was always humming with activ- with spring most definitely sprung, leaves down from the bridge. My favourite little ity when we got home from school. on trees, a few wild flowers showing , and bird; at least that is what I say when I see I told my son the other day that when I People came in twos and threes to have a mildness every other day, this rough them up close and personal like today. was in primary school, there were something to eat in the kitchen - mainly piece of riverside is an excellent spot for But then again, I seem to change my inkwells in each desk and we dipped our pig's head if my memory serves me right. a bit of casual bird watching. mind quite frequently depending very pens in them and carefully shook off As children we thought it was great fun. often on whichever species is currently excess ink to ensure we did not blot our Often a couple of swans are to be seen catching my attention. But the goldcrest is copybook. He looked at me as if I had I once told an American about threshing hoaking around in the river bed, where I so cute and cheerful. Not shy, particularly casually remarked that I had a dinosaur day. He asked me how on earth we think the Dungourney provides somewhat at this season when he is establishing ter- as a house pet when I was growing up. organised it without a telephone. So, I better fare than the Owenacurra, which ritory, and once you get your ear in, he explained that my father would cycle out tends to be considerably more stoney can be very vocal with his high pitched I started telling him about how things to the man who owned the threshing and less weedy throughout its course. tics or chattery twittering, though for me were "back then". I lived on a small farm machine and they would make out a day Other large birds haunt the backwaters. almost above the level of human audibili- in the country, two miles from the nearest for the threshing. Then, word was left at Herons spire and spear, and Little Egrets, ty. town or village to be more accurate. We "the hotel" where nearly everyone took a not that long ago a rarity on these shores didn't get electricity until I was twelve, drink after Mass to let them know what have become a common sight. There is Get close to him and marvel at the mag- although of course the town had power day the threshing was at our place. All the usually a phalanx of mallard hanging nificent but tiny bold gold stripe along his before that. neighbours either came themselves or around, and just recently there have been head, and if he takes against you watch "No television and no radio", he said pity- sent someone to help. My father went to a pair of teal but most of their kin have that little crest rise by the merest fraction ingly so I had to set him straight. Yes, we all the threshings around. It worked per- departed for northern nesting grounds. like an angry little Mohican. Extraordinary had a radio, a great big thing with smooth fectly. Last year there were a pair of moorhens that the minute frame of the female nor- round knobs for twiddling to find the right in the reedy overflow channel running mally lays 7 or 8 eggs……they can be lit- station. It had a "wet" i.e., acid battery It was the same with funerals. We got The under the western section of the Pontoon tle more than pea sized. These birds are that needed charging and a dry battery. In Cork Examiner regularly and the first bridge, but they do not appear to be not at all unusual, but they do go unno- addition to Radio Eireann, we listened to thing my father or mother did was check around this year yet , at least in that ticed by many folk, partly because of their BBC Light Programme and Radio the death notices. Then there would be a haunt. Looking up into the sky the usual diminutive size, partly because they find Luxemburg "208". discussion about attending a funeral. suspects: wood pigeons clap out of the favour and spiders in the depths of the Sometimes my father cycled to a neigh- trees, collared dove often coo from the far undergrowth, and partly because their Telephone? Well, no we didn't have one bouring parish or sometimes he and a bank, feral pigeons flock around old build- general olive colouring can make them few others hired a car between them to ings to the north and east. It would cer- hard to spot despite their active flitting attend a burial. I remember we all went as tainly not be uncommon to see a buzzard and hopping from flimsiest twig to bris- a family now and again. I can still picture soaring overhead in wide circles , drifting tling bramble. But when noticed they do the "parlour" never used, reserved for away slowly downwind, and somewhat have an ability to charm anyone by their good use, and the sobs of bereaved surprisingly sparrowhawks take to the apparent strong little personality and women. And sitting around for a high tea. high air, circling more tightly than the buz- wow! that gold crest! It was a social occasion back then, too. zard and gaining height more rapidly on the sunlit days when thermals start to If you have any sightings of natural histo- The thing that strikes me most now in our assist. ry interest from our catchment areas, be hectic world, is that when my father came they animal, vegetable or mineral (mmm? back from a funeral or my mother from a But for me the delight of this corner is in perhaps geological interest), do let me shopping trip to Cork city, we all sat the small birds. Indeed the smallest bird know at [email protected] around the table and listened to their in Ireland. Even smaller than a wren, the news of the big world. There was always goldcrest takes to the mix of tangled Geoffrey Eastaway plenty to talk about and we were all inter- undergrowth and scruffy evergreen trees, ested in what they had to say. Without wanting to sound the moral trumpet, isn't it a pity that nowadays this just wouldn't East Cork News & Advertiser happen? No one would be remotely inter- Upcoming Publication Dates ested. Everyone would be on their mobile Easter Flowers by Tommy Crowley phones and anyway anything you had to March 25th, April 8th, April 22nd email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 ENJOYING THE EASTER SUNSHINE

Rose Wiggins, Nuala Barrett and Catherine O'Connor relaxing at the Gooses Acre

Sandcastle time at Ballinamona for Euan, Edward and Henry

Kieran Burns and Éanna O'Neill at the Farmers' Market Carmel Tobin and Margaret O'Neill

James O'Shea, Peter O'Shea and Karen Casey

Jennifer and Kym Searle Barry McDonald and Karen O'Connor

Daniel, Katia and Pedro from Youghal and Brazil enjoying Easter Sunday at Youghal beach. Feliz Páscoa! (Happy Easter!)

The new boardwalk connecting Claycastle beach and Redbarn Blue Flag beach is near completion. What a wonderful asset this will be to the beach and the town Chloe, James and Gavin enjoying their ice-cream in Ballycotton when it is opened. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 The forgotten of the War of Independence

One hundred years ago our country went through the violent war of Independence where over one thousand people lost their lives. This year commemorations have been held to remember the most famous, Kilmichael, Clonmult. Crossbarry. But there were others who died during the conflict in less acclaimed circumstances whose names have been forgotten.

One such name is Maurice Galvin whose story deserves to be remembered. Maurice was born in Caher, Tallow, Co Waterford the son of Nora and Edmund Galvin. At 15 years of age Maurice went to work at Thomas O’Dwyer's drapery shop in Tallow as a draper's apprentice. Probably influenced by the rising republi- can tide Maurice joined the local branch of the IRA which was under the command of Frank Ryan. On January 18th while on Maurice Galvin as a young boy a mission with the Cork 2nd Brigade Maurice was arrested by the British ship's journey and up until the day before forces. The records show that he was his death Maurice was handcuffed to sent firstly to Fermoy, then on to Kilworth another prisoner. The prison doctor saw camp and then to Queenstown (Cobh) him for the first time the day before his where he was transferred by ship to death and Maurice Galvin died on the 9th Belfast and on to Ballykinlar internment of April 1921. The death certificate said it camp in county Down. Ballykinlar Camp was acute nephritis.....a kidney infection was situated on the coast at the mouth of that was neglected. Maurice was carried Dundrum bay about 3 miles from by his comrades in the camp to the Dundrum village. chapel while his fellow inmates formed a guard of honour and where Mass was In 1921 about two thousand republican celebrated for him. The records tell that prisoners were interred there without trial. the British forces contacted the family The camp had a reputation for brutality and requested the cost of transporting his Government publishes 'Our Rural where prisoners suffered maltreatment body home. His body was brought by an many were shot. Maurice while on lorry to Dublin and onwards by train to Future' plan for rural community board the ship contracted a chill. Some of Tallow. Maurice Galvin was buried in the surviving records claim his health Dangan graveyard in the parish of development - David Stanton declined because of a lack of clean drink- Killeagh-Inch and a Celtic cross was ing water and ill treatment. All during the erected. After 100 years of wind and rain Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, such proposals will be underpinned by the inscription was worn away but soon to has welcomed the Government's publica- the rollout of the National Broadband be reinscribed. tion of the 'Our Rural Future: Rural Plan with options being examined for The inscription read: Development Policy 2021-2025' plan to quicker deployment where possible. In Memory of maximise development and create new "The option to work remotely will greatly Volunteer Maurice Galvin opportunities for rural communities. increase the availability of employment Adjutant Tallow Company Speaking after the publication of the plan, opportunities for those in rural communi- 2nd Waterford Brigade David Stanton said: "The 'Our Rural ties in Cork East and the plan has com- Irish Republican Army Future' document represents an ambi- mitted to exploring further job creation Who through ill treatment tious policy to support and ultimately through balanced regional development, While held prisoner by British transform rural communities, including targeted IDA and technological university Crown Forces at Ballykinlar Camp those in Cork East. The plan will reflect investment and the publication of a new Co Down gave his life for Ireland changes to living and working practices Action Plan for Apprenticeship. On the 9th of April 1921 aged brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic "The revitalisation of rural town and vil- 18 years and will further aid the recovery of rural lage infrastructure through a new Town R.I.P. communities in facing the challenges pre- Centre First approach is also a key ele- sented by public health restrictions. ment of the plan and aims to reutilise Erected by Tallow Republican "The policy, which complements and sup- vacant buildings, encourage pop-up Memorial Committee ports the delivery of other Government shops and markets and develop outdoor strategies and initiatives including Project spaces for socialising. Funding for out- Maurice Galvin deserves to be remem- Ireland 2040, the Climate Action Plan and door recreational amenities and the pro- bered. Prayers will be offered for Maurice the National Broadband Plan, proposes motion of local cultural heritage features on the 100 anniversary of his death. several key actions for implementation prominently in the plan while rural living is over its five-year lifetime. further encouraged through a variety of Grave of Maurice Galvin Fr Tim Hazelwood Killeagh. "The further encouragement of remote community supports and improvements working to boost rural communities is a in rural public transport services", con- key objective of the plan to be achieved cluded Deputy Stanton. through the establishment of remote East Cork News & Advertiser working hubs, hot desking initiatives, The 'Our Rural Future: Rural revised tax arrangements and the intro- Development Policy 2021-2025' docu- Upcoming Publication Dates duction of legislation to provide employ- ment is available in full on the ees with the right to request remote work. Government of Ireland website: April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th Remote working and learning can only be https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/4c236- progressed further by the availability of a our-rural-future-vision-and-policy-context/ strong broadband connection and so email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 CORK COUNTY COUNCIL LIGHTS IT UP GREEN ACROSS EAST CORK

The Kindred Spirits sculpture in Midleton. The Kindred Spirits sculpture was erected in Midleton’s Bailick Park as a tribute to the incredible generosity the Choctaw Native Americans showed the Irish people during the Great Famine. Picture: John Hennessy

Youghal’s Town Hall being lit up green as part of a number of virtual St Patrick’s Day activities supported by Cork County Council through the eight Municipal Districts across County Cork, including the greening of many public buildings along with a range of local events, celebrating Ireland’s National Day. Picture: John Hennessy

Midleton Library Picture: John Hennessy

Youghal’s Clock Gate Picture: John Hennessy email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 TRIBUTE TO ADAM BUCKLEY By Conn Higgins of Table Tennis Ireland

What words or phrases encapsulate Adam? Cheeky, fun-loving, mischievous, deter- mined, stubborn, loyal, kind, honest, self- critical, a lovable rogue. When news broke about Adam’s cancer there was huge shock and sadness not alone in Cork but all over Ireland. When I got to know Adam first he was playing table tennis with Leeside club. It oh!!!!!!!!………from Adam. He had left his was the final of the u.13 boys at the UCC table tennis shoes on the shuttle. Open. He was playing Ciaran Richard recalls one Saturday when he O’Donoghue. Things didn’t go too well for received a text from Adam who got on the Adam and when shaking hands with him wrong bus after training and asking him afterwards his disappointment and anger what to do. Asking a Laois man for info re with himself was very evident. His pas- Cork buses was a classic from Adam. sion and determination was there in Adam had a favourite navy stiga shorts spades, traits that I really admired and which he always wore at training and continued to see when he joined tournaments. Erik recalled that at a Ballincollig club. week’s training camp in Germany Adam His dedication was evident. It wasn’t easy wore the same shorts all week. At an Irish for him or his mum Jacqui to travel from tournament Adam went into one of the Cobh to Ballincollig 3 times weekly. We dressing rooms to see two players kiss- travelled all over Ireland and to Sweden ing. Adam called the security guard advis- and Germany. If Adam lost an important ing him to to the dressing room. match the tears would flow and he would He was always up for some mischief. retreat to the dressing room to vent. While we were in Flensberg for the Easter Sometimes I would send Shane or Alan cup, Cian had tonsillitis. I went to check after him if he was too angry. One or two on him one night around 9.30pm to find racquets suffered at his hands. On one Adam and Richard were not in the room. occasion at training he came over to me So I waited. Around 10.15pm they arrived showing a crack in his bat and wondering back with some of the German boys. how this had happened. The fact that When he and Richard saw me they near- Adam had played the `Ulster Open the ly swallowed the big mac they had. previous weekend and lost a huge game Typically Adam tried to be cool but the and disappeared to the dressing room look on his face when he saw me was with fire and fury had nothing to do with it. priceless. You couldn’t but admire his utter determi- There was also a serious side to Adam. nation. He hated anyone being treated unfairly. Shane had the following memory:”Adam Ciaran recalls a personal story.”I played was playing Nick McLeod. He went 2-0 table tennis with Adam for a number of down. I was pulling my hair out. He went years. We might not have been in the on an explicit rant about how he couldn’t same friend’s circle or had the same inter- lose to Nick.[an Adam Buckley special ] I ests but that didn’t matter to Adam. To gave him a dressing down and just before him I was just Ciaran. I was having a hard going back to the table he winked at me time with some boys in table tennis and said “I better start trying so “If it was because I was gay. If Adam felt someone anyone else Iwould have killed him but was out of line he could tell and would Adam had this way about him that you always put them in their place, even if couldn’t be annoyed with him. Needless they were friends of his. He didn’t have to, to say he wiped the floor with Nick in the he wasn’t told to, that’s who he was. I next 3 sets to win 3-2. Another Adam could tell that he hated seeing others Buckley special. upset. I will be forever grateful that Adam Alan recalls the following: Adam loved stood up for me. practising services, especially the illegal Adam, a loving son and brother. ones. He would use them only at crucial A kind and loyal friend points in a match and loved it. Another Stubborn, determined, passionate memory I have is at the interprovincials in A Cheeky lovable rogue Belfast . He was playing Max Skelton. He A fighter always to the end was 2/1 down and 9-9 in the crucial fourth Goodnight Adam set when Adam got a very lucky edge The sky has gained its brightest star ball. He apologised with apparent great Shine bright always sorrow to Max. When collect- ing the ball he whispered “I’m not sorry at all ha ha with his customary wink. He could also be forgetful. On our way to summer camp in Eslov Sweden, Jacqui had given me his passport and wallet. All was going well. Flight to Copenhagen was fine, shuttle to train station was perfect. A few minutes on the train and I could hear email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 YOUGHAL MAN MAKES HISTORY AS IRELAND'S FIRST CHAIR OF NEONATOLOGY By Christy Parker dence based clinical care to our patients. The CUMH is a teaching hospital and my A €1m donation towards a UCC research appointment is a joint one between the centre has catapulted Youghal native HSE and the university". Gene Dempsey into the forefront of national and international studies into Announcing the donation, Mr Horgan said pregnancy, birth and early childhood. the centre's "marriage of research and clinical work under one roof is a powerful The Irish Centre for Maternal and Child combination" and expressed confidence Health Research (frequently known as that "Prof. Dempsey's energy and expert- INFANT), is based at UCC and is co- ise" would ensure that the team would located in Cork University Maternity make the centre "a world leader in neona- Hospital (CUMH) and Cork University tology". Hospital (CUH) campus. It is a hub with trans-global affiliations whose pioneering Lengthy learning curve work focuses entirely on improving health Gene, 49, is the son of the late Michael outcomes for women, babies and young (Mac) and Breda Dempsey, originally children. from Dermot Hurley Estate and latterly from Greencloyne. Last month London-based UCC alumnus Well known and regarded in Youghal, Doctorate (MD 2008), Fellow of the Royal The changing times however now sees Daragh Horgan and his wife Ann issued Michael and Breda died within months of College of Physicians Ireland and UCC Ireland's junior doctors toiling under a their donation with the expressed inten- each other, in October 2019 and February (MA Teaching and Learning). European time directive compliant with a tion of creating Ireland's first ever Chair of 2020 respectively. In earlier days Michael 48-hour week in for example, his own Neonatology. The newly created position had been a lorry driver with hauliers Con A web search unearths a wide plethora of department. effectively means that the centre's aca- Dennehy & Co. Glaunthaune and Breda further credentials, including "significant demic lead for neonatology can now had worked in Youghal Carpets in the experience in conducting newborn clinical Many journeys adopt a strong, distinct and pre-deter- 1970'S. Gene's sister Susie lives in Cork trials" and a principle interest in "cardio- Early in his career ascendancy he met mined direction and thus enhance it's while his uncles Gene and Brendan vascular support in the preterm infant". nurse Siobhán O'Keefe from Mallow, with influence and effectiveness. Following an Roche reside in Sarsfield's Terrace. whom he first locked eyes in the romantic international selection process the Gene's is one of the most impressive His career progression is no less inspiring surrounds of the CUH emergency depart- Youghal candidate emerged triumphant. career trajectories to emanate from the and upward; he graduated in 1995 as a ment. The prognosis being love and the town and passes too many milestones to junior doctor in paediatrics and neonatol- prescription being marriage, they tied the Professor Eugene Dempsey, to exercise illustrate fully here! He began his school- ogy after which he worked in CUH, knot in Clogheen, south Tipperary, in his proper title, is one of a handful of high- ing at Presentation Convent Youghal in Crumlin, The Coombe and Hollis Street, 2001. ly qualified, dedicated individuals leading 1976, progressed to CBS primary and until 2002. There followed three years They live in Ballincollig with their children the research programme at INFANT. then to CBS secondary where, he says, working in Canada at McGill University, Sadie (15) Robyn (12) and Myles (10). Reflecting that he can now present him- he found Colm McKernan, Maurice Montreal, before taking up a consultancy "Sadie and Robyn play Gaelic football for self as the "Horgan Chair in Neonatology, Power and Mick O'Connell to be notable position in The Coombe and Our Lady's Bishopstown, while Myles plays football Infant Centre, UCC and Consultant teachers. Hospital Crumlin until 2007. His next stop and hurling for Bishopstown and rugby for Neonatologist at CUMH", he gladly was his present posting at CUMH, where Highfield", he is proud to elaborate. admits that "it is something I've worked His university roll call between 1989 and he was appointed clinical professor in towards throughout my career. I'm 2015 pertains to UCC Medical School 2014. As a parent, Gene recognises that his delighted". (MB BCh BAO), Royal College of Documented areas of interest include own career has impacted considerably on Physicians (MRCPI), McGill University, "ethical issues pertaining to newborn Siobhán's, mainly due to his many nation- The role itself "is primarily research orien- Montreal (Neonatology Fellowship), infants, manual ventilation, newborn al and international travel requirements. tated", Gene elaborates, "and ultimately Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (MSc resuscitation training, simulation based On both their parts, it could be described aims to provide the most up to date evi- Health Care Ethics and Law), UCC procedural healthcare, enhanced new- as sacrifice for the greater good. born stabilisation and cerebral oxygena- "Our research centre presents a lot of our tion". He has also been an international work at conferences and meetings", he reviewer for funding agencies. explains, "especially given the interna- tionally collaborative element, with clinical Exhaustive training trials and so on. Even now there is an As a student doctor Gene recalls being ongoing Copenhagen-based trial called "exposed to lots of specialities" before he SafeBoosC-III of which I am one of six opted for paediatrics and, subsequently, people on the executive management neonatology, or "the practice of newborn team overseeing it. We are also part of medicine", as he puts it. other large international consortia con- "Back then training was long", he remem- ducting clinical trials in newborn infants". bers with a soft sigh. "When I started in college the medical degree took six While he enjoys the meetings, he has years, followed by a year of internship found the journeys often exhausting and and then seven further years training in has found the Covid-19 imposed resort to paediatrics and neonatology. I then virtual meetings on Zoom and such to be undertook a three-year fellowship spe- "a revelation" in terms of "more quality cialising in care for very and extremely time with my family, walking the dog and preterm infants. All that amounted to at watching sports -particularly rugby". least 16 years training and it wasn't unusual to spend up to 80 or even 100 Times in Youghal hours a week in the hospital". His mind easily travels too, back in time to Unsurprisingly, "this impacted significant- "extremely fond memories of growing up ly on one's ability to do anything outside in Youghal. We had great neighbours in of work!", he reflects. In Canada he was Dermot Hurley", he enthuses, declining to struck by the "higher number of doctors in identify anyone at the cost of omitting oth- the service and hence they rarely worked ers. "The town really means a lot to me", the hours we would. That gave them he continues. "There were great people more time to focus on other important around us and there was always a great Gene pictured with his wife Siobhán, children Robyn, Myles and Sadie areas such as teaching and research". sense of community". email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 YOUGHAL MAN MAKES HISTORY AS IRELAND'S FIRST CHAIR OF NEONATOLOGY .....continued

He remembers spending much of his time ing and allied health care". at his grandmother Maggie-Esther The fragility of life is palpable as he Roche's house in Sarsfield's Terrace explains how "all babies are shaped by "where I had lunch every day". There the critical period of pregnancy, birth and were also of course "great summers on the neonatal period that is their first 28 the beach as a child and we had the boy days of life, with the growth and develop- scouts all year long". ment of infants further and fundamentally shaped by their first 1,000 days of life". Active as a child as much as he is in Put like that its a simple yet startling rev- adulthood, he played underage Gaelic elation. football and also rugby in the town, form- ing friendships that are lifelong. "I really "Parents have a very important role to enjoyed playing in those teams but unfor- play", Gene urges. "The parental voice is Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of Cork, with some feel good tunately I got a lot of injuries", he reveals, critically important and we actively posters which were gifted to her by Independent Senator Sharon Keogan, Co "including fractures and a bad back injury. encourage their participation in the care Meath. Mary then gifted the posters to the community of Youghal which were So I had to stop in my early 20's. But I of their baby with some families with us erected in Youghal’s Greenpark by Cork County Council. have strong memories of great coaches for up to 20 weeks if they had a baby at Picture: John Hennessy like Frankie Keane and David Loughman 23 weeks gestation. in GAA and Jim Hogan in rugby". A little later in life, his medical student "The journey from pregnancy to early life days saw him gain summer work through leaves an imprint that shapes health and Midleton CBS Primary News John Parker at Seafield Textiles. There well-being for decades", he proceeds. were also two summers as a soil survey- "Most babies are born healthy but for April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance CBS Primary, although a couple of weeks or under another GAA stalwart, Kevin many mothers and their babies, there can Month which is a special month in our later than the rest of the world. We want- Curtin of Windmill Lane. This was split be severe complications, whether during school. Several projects are underway in ed to celebrate this exciting week togeth- between a laboratory near Garryvoe and pregnancy, birth or early infancy. And the our Yellow Corridor which is where our 3 er, so we postponed the celebrations until then, literally, in the fields in Mayo, where global and personal impact of this is enor- Special Classes for children with ASD the whole school was reunited again. The he was "nearly eaten by horse flies in the mous. That is why", he stresses, "our have their classrooms. Each classroom amazing Múinteoir Andrea planned a fun- bogs!" And not a doctor in sight 'cept him- research is so vital for society as we work has its own name: An Solas, An Ghrian & filled week which started off with shared self. to address the challenge in an area that An Realt. The staff have been working reading. Classes paired up and shared has traditionally suffered serious under- extremely hard, showing their motivation, stories and poems through Zoom. Mid- Gene's aunt, Margaret Roche, passed investment". dedication, cooperation, and willingness week consisted of cosy reading during away a few years back and following the to share their talents and time to enhance the day and synchronised bedtime read- subsequent passing of his parents, visits Now, post donation, the Youghal man the learning environment for all the boys. ing at night. The week concluded with a to Youghal are a little less frequent. predicts that "over the next five years we dress up day where pupils and teachers "When they were alive we used to visit will continue to develop strong interna- There was great excitement during the alike dressed as some of their favourite every weekend when I wasn't working", tional collaborative links in newborn clini- week leading up to the Easter break. book characters. Another successful he recalls. "Now we try to get down every cal and multinational trials. We will gener- World Book Day this year, like previous week for all. second or third weekend, or did prior to ate new knowledge aimed at enhancing years, was a week-long event in Midleton before Covid-19 arriving". patient outcome". The visits focus largely now on seeing his uncles Gene and Brendan Roche in Citing, in clinical terms, the wonder of Sarsfield's Terrace, catching up on the human getting to its feet, he envisages news of their siblings Neil, Helen, Martin these trials encompassing aspects like and Noreen in Canada and "enjoying a "newborn stabilisation at delivery, study- walk down town or out on Claycastle ing anti-seizure medication in full-term beach". Babies may grow and go but newborns and measuring brain oxygen some things in Youghal stay timeless. levels in non-invasive fashion, in preterm infants. Back to the future Meanwhile, back in CUMH life not only "We will continue to deliver high quality goes on but arrives for the first time in evidence-based clinical care to families", large numbers. "We have approximately he promises. "We will also establish a 1,200-1,300 admissions yearly", says the centre for newborn neuro-critical care, man who understands them more than whilst also training the next generation of most. "We care for babies as immature as neonatology academic scientists through 17 weeks early and we are also a tertiary close alignment with undergraduate and care unit for babies at risk of brain injury. postgraduate teaching programs at We also provide therapeutic hypothermia UCC". You get the feeling the kids are (body cooling for the first 72hrs of life), going to be alright. which requires specialised medical, nurs- Thank You Thank You to the people of East Cork in CHARITIES SUPPORTED. supporting Charity with Items of Clothing, Cork Simon Community, Dried Food, Cash Donations, Duvets, Cork Penny Dinners. Blankets, Sleeping Bags etc. Midleton Meals on Wheels. Midleton St Vincent de Paul. It was an Honour & Privilege to support Pieta House. those in need over the Christmas period. May the Lord Reward you for your kind- Thank you. ness in 2021. Mary O Farrell, 2 Main Street, Midleton. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 Mayor Of The County Of Cork In The Youghal RNLI rescue five people Garden Of Remembrance Between 1896 and 1970, 367 men, mined the names of those who were from the water after their sailing women, and children were buried in a laid to rest and arranged the erection section of North Abbey Cemetery of this very fitting monument. boats capsize known as The Garden of Volunteer lifeboat crew with Youghal Remembrance. The graves remained Mayor of the County of Cork, Mary RNLI rescued five people from the unmarked and without gravestone - Linehan-Foley, on behalf of us all, water near Capel Island on Monday 5 however, during the course of 2020 pays respects to those buried at "The April when the two small sailing the East Cork Municipal District car- Garden of Remembrance" North boats they were in capsized leaving ried out extensive research, deter- Abbey Cemetery, Youghal. one adult and four teenagers in the water. The launch request for the lifeboat was made by the Irish Coast Guard and the lifeboat crew were tance of Ballycotton RNLI and the joined in the rescue by Ballycotton Granuaile both boats were righted RNLI, Rescue 117 and the Irish and towed individually back to Lights Vessel the Granuaile along Knockadoon pier. with local Gardaí and paramedics, in a multi-agency response. Speaking after the call out Mark Nolan, Youghal RNLI Deputy Launching at 3.23pm in cold, choppy Launching Authority said: 'The suc- conditions, the inshore lifeboat cessful outcome to today's incident is arrived at the location within 15 min- largely due to the safety measures utes to discover three people holding taken by the five people involved. onto an upturned boat. Volunteer All were wearing lifejackets, they had lifeboat crew quickly brought all a personal locator beacon, which acti- three people on board the lifeboat. On vated when they entered the water completing the rescue they learned and they also had a mobile phone, that another vessel had capsized half which they used to call the Coast a mile to the east. The second boat Guard on 999. All three things Cllr Mary Linehan Foley, Mayor Of The County Of Cork, pictured at a recently which had been out on the water with enabled a swift response and a suc- erected monument in memory of more than three hundred men, women and the first one was quickly located and cessful rescue from all the agencies children who were buried in unmarked graves in the Garden Of Remembrance two further people were rescued from involved. at the North Abbey Cemetery, Youghal. The monument was funded by Cork the water by Youghal lifeboat crew. County Council with a lot of support from Helen Mulcahy, Acting Municipal Both vessels were 14ft sailing boats. 'I would also praise the actions of our District Officer of East Cork Municipal District. The monument was designed volunteer lifeboat crew here in and erected by Adrian Budds, Budds Memorials, Youghal. All five people were taken to Youghal who took the five casuatlies Picture: John Hennessy Knockadoon pier after being in the from the cold water. We wish the five water for around 30-40 minutes and people who were rescued a full recov- KILLEAGH GAA NEWS handed over to the care of the await- ery.' ing Coast Guard unit and Ambulance REBELS' BOUNTY RESULTS LOTTO UPDATE: service. Rescue Helicopter 117 and Barry MacDonald, Ballycotton RNLI We had three winners of our own. In the JACKPOT ROCKS UP TO €6k! the Gardaí were also on scene. Coxswain also added his praise to the February draw, 29th Prize of €150 went The latest Lotto club draw was worth volunteers involved for their timely the way of Tim Crotty. And in March 18th €5,800 and took place on Tuesday March Youghal RNLI then returned to the response. and 25th prizes went the way of Teresa 30th. The numbers drawn on the night capsized vessels and with the assis- Barry and Ann & Andrew Foley respec- were 14, 20, 34 & 36. There was no win- tively. They both picked up €250 each. ner of this week's draw. The €30 Lucky Congratulations to all of you. 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Leahy Midleton AC, 4 Avril Crowley East email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 BUOY-BUOY, AS BLACKBALL Art & Shane BEACHES ON WHITING BAY New 18 track Album from father & son By Christy Parker duo, Art & Shane Supple, celebrating 30 years touring and entertaining on the It may have lacked the personality of music scene Moby Dick or the elegance of Fungi but From Youghal in County Cork, Ireland, Art 'the Easterly' buoy as it is known, definite- Supple, the well-known singer and enter- ly had presence. tainer from the showband scene has with his son Shane recorded and released a The Blackball cardinal buoy, as its official- brand-new album of duets simply called ly known, was snapped free from its Art & Shane. The father and son duo moorings near Youghal harbour by strong have spent over 30 years touring togeth- tides on Saturday night March 27th. It er in Ireland, the UK, and different marine biologist John King, noting the quickly headed for dry land, which it European countries entertaining many hundreds of disgruntled barnacles quickly attained close to the car park at people along the way with Shane along- singers and entertainers. attached to the buoy's nether regions. Whiting bay. side his father on stage as part of the backing band. Through all that time from TV Shows to Irish Lights, which provides 65 lighthous- The 'Easterly' was one of two navigation recording DVD's Art and Shane had es, 22 beacons and 116 buoys as gener- buoys affixed to the approaches to the Art does not need an introduction but never done many duets. Once the lock- al aids to navigation around the island of harbour, the other one being a Redball since he first hit the airways in 1965 with down over the Covid virus came into Ireland, says its buoys are "inspected and known unsurprisingly as 'the the song "Showband on Parade" with the effect and with time on their hands as annually and maintained every two years Westerly'. Equipped with lights powered Victors showband on the Decca Label touring had come to a standstill the father for the first six years of being afloat and by solar panels, their purpose is to guide Rex reaching number 9 in Irish Charts, he and son team decided now was a good every year thereafter". maritime traffic safely towards and from has been constantly turning out songs time to put together an album of songs Youghal harbour. and albums of great quality. Art is one of that they had often discussed but never A standard review recently found that the the most versatile singers on the circuit got around to. They booked into "navigational significance of the buoys Technically the 'Easterly's position was today and still entertains crowds at shows Claycastle recording studio in Youghal remains necessary". Having been fully 51°55.334'N 007°48.529'W, according to up and down the country. and spent several months putting the checked and maintained in April 2020, information provided by a helpful Irish tracks together to come up with this new the Blackball was due to be replaced this Lights. Its position was "1.7 nautical miles Shane having spent his time with Art tour- album of familiar and not so familiar month anyway, although it seems it could- South East of Youghal Lighthouse and ing and working with other top entertain- songs, simply called Art & Shane. n't wait! the buoy marks the position of Blackball ers from the Irish music world, Brendan Ledge which must be avoided by larger Shine, Paddy O'Brien and many other The Album is available in download or CD Replacement vessels entering and leaving Youghal bands over the last 20 years has also format online at: www.artsupple.com Following its bid for freedom Mr Blackball Harbour", the agency's further informs. been busy making waves in the Irish was lifted by crane onto a flatbed truck for music scene with some of his original Or post a Cheque/Postal Order for €15 an undignified transportation to the Irish According to Irish Lights, a "strong west- songs being recorded by other Irish made payable to Shane Supple, Hillside, Lights headquarters in Dun Laoghaire. erly sea and swell conditions dislodged a artists, from Mick Flavin, Kevin Corkhill, Youghal, Co Cork, Ireland "Once repaired, it will be fitted with new swivel piece on the mooring chain and Prendergast, Art and other well-known equipment and re-used as a buoy in a dif- the buoy broke away and it travelled ferent location", said Irish Lights. approximately two nautical miles to the north east before coming ashore". In the interim "a virtual aid to navigation that is visible on the electronic charts of Sightseers larger vessels" was established at the at Social media quickly spread the news of the 'Easterly''s location. A replacement the buoys burst for freedom and a steady buoy has now been installed deployed at flow of sightseers arrived at Whiting bay. Blackball Ledge by the Irish Lights vessel "Its very rare to see one of these close up Granuaile and out of the water", said Ardmore The ILV Granuaile pictured off Youghal

The ILV Granuaile pictured off of Youghal harbour replacing the Blackball Ledge East Cardinal light buoy which was washed ashore at Whiting Bay, in Co. Waterford, on Sunday, 28th March, 2021. Picture: John Hennessy email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 IT'S (CONEY ISLAND) ICE CREAM TIME IN BALLYCOTTON! By John Walshe parlour in the same premises, as Joan recalls: "It was well That 1950s hit single 'Here's Come known for the 'Ballycotton Summer' might be an appropriate theme Glory' flavour and is fondly tune for the recently opened Coney recalled by two of our regular Island Ice Cream Parlour in Ballycotton shop customers, Ken as there's certainly a touch of those hal- Thompson and May Ahern, cyon days about Sean and Joan Paul's from when they were young. latest addition to their popular Trawl Door artisan deli and shop. The local names are still very evident on the various mouth- They say when one door closes another watering delights on offer, as opens and this is certainly the case here she explains: "There's Rocky as the premises was the former local post Bog Road, which is very popu- office which sadly is no more since lar, it contains chocolate, home- December. "With the post office closing made rocky road and mini we had to make the space work for us marshmallows and sauce; the and last year we had a lot of people com- East Cork Mess is a take on ing in to the shop looking for a whippy ice- Eaton Mess and that's made up cream, as people associate the sea with of meringue, cream and fruit; the whippy," explained Joan of the Ballycotton Banoffee is a change. caramel based one with banana, butterscotch and vanil- "I suppose there is a kind of an old-fash- la fudge; Coney Island ioned beach ice-cream parlour look about Sandwich is a modern take on it with a modern twist. We should also the old-fashioned wafer; and Proprietors Sean and Joan Paul add that we have plenty of gluten-free Zest on the Beach is a lemon-flavoured options which especially appeal to chil- one, with a nice and zesty taste." dren." Joan feels that Coney Island will not only There is a place called Coney Island in a appeal to families on day trips but also to New York City neighbourhood featuring young children in the village who will have amusements and there was also a somewhere to go. It also compliments Filipino brand of ice-cream with a similar The Trawl Door with it's freshly made name sometime in the 1970s. However, sandwiches and local gorgeous cakes as Sean explains, their name has a more and scones. At the moment, you can just local correlation: "We have it tied in with nip across the road to sip your Bellagio the island here and the logo incorporates Coffee while having a chat or to enjoy the that along with the lighthouse with a cone glorious views across the bay and hope- on it." fully, sooner than later, the indoor seating will resume. Many years ago (in Mrs. Greene or Mr. Roberts time) there was an ice-cream One of the many attractions Ballycotton

Coney Island staff Nuala and Luca Newton

Rebecca and Alby Cronin with has to offer is its Cliff Walk and with the Johannes Rieher easing of restrictions no doubt it will prove to be as popular over the coming months as last year. "Once the Cliff Walk is opened by the council we will have a map of the walk done up with a menu on the back. People can come in here, get a map, and hopefully call back once they have done the walk," concludes Joan.

Coney Island Ice Cream is already open seven days a week with extended hours promised. Now, all they need is the weather - and, to paraphrase that song mentioned at the outset, they can then "let the sun shine bright on our happy summer home." Ollie and Gavin enjoying their scoops! Ice-cream smiles from Chloe, Sarah, Roisín and Fiadh email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 COBH TIDY TOWNS GROUP PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR THOUGHTS What a morning in Cobh! Thank you to Great to see residents in Cooline out And Prayers everyone who called by to collect packs doing their Spring Clean. Our volunteers of Sunflower & Borage seeds to get Cobh were out too litter picking , mechanical Late Late Toy Show star Adam buzzing this summer. Having given out weeding and hand weeding in the King has suffered a fall at home 500 packs between Neighbourfood Promenade. in recent days where he broke Cuskinny and this morning we are well his femur.Taking to Twitter the the on our way to making ours a bee Jim replaced 4000 dog poo bags in all the family said "Thankfully he does friendly town. You came for your garden, dispensers around town too! Thanks to not require surgery this time. He your estate, your schools, your Bláthín for her hard work packaging all is happy to be home but is very preschools and your community groups. the seeds as part of her Gaisce work. sore. Please keep him in your Thanks to Colm for imparting all his thoughts." Thank you for your enthusiasm and knowledge re successful sowing. Thanks apologies to those who came after they to Norma for treating some of us to coffee The six year old inspired the had all been distributed this morning. after our work. hearts of the nation with his vir- tual hug, a heart shaped card with the words a virtual hug for you. New Primary Care Centre for Cobh on site at Garvey's Supervalu Ticknock

Townmore Construction have recently retail centre Garvey's Supervalu Cobh. commenced Works on New Primary Care The project will accommodate the Centre for Cobh. provision of GP Suites, Treatment It will be a great local addition for the Rooms, HSE Ireland Accommodation and people of Cobh and will bring much ancillary medical unit. needed state-of-the-art medical facilities to the town. Further works will also include the complete revamp of Garvey's Supervalu Works include the construction of a new Store in the summer of 2021 and 30,000 square foot Primary Care Centre associated site works by the Garvey over three storeys adjacent to the existing Group. COBH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL KNITTING GROUP

Roisin Carolan delighted with the beautiful blanket she won made by Mary Golding email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - 'Topping a boiled egg' - the Lighthouses in East Cork & West Waterford

Recent events before Easter put me in the Greeks the most useful of the 'Seven mind of the importance of safe navigation Wonders of the World.' Sadly, a series of for shipping. First was the hilarious 'big earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD ship stuck in canal incident on the Suez toppled the 'Pharos' as it was known, and Canal. Initially it was thought that the vast left it in ruins. The site and many stones container ship piled high with shipping con- were used to build a fort to protect the har- tainers had been blown off course by a bours of Alexandria. Nearer home, the two strong wind associated with a dust storm ancient Roman 'pharos' of Dover can still from the Sinai Peninsula which lies on the be seen. One was converted into a bell eastern side of the Suez Canal. However, tower for the church of St Mary de Castro the admiral who actually runs the Suez in Dover Castle, while the other, western Canal Authority for the Egyptian govern- lighthouse, is now just a lump of stone ment has suggested that the sandstorm embedded in Roman concrete. These were was unlikely to be the culprit. Rather built between AD 50 and AD 140, but they mechanical malfunction or a sloppy crew haven't been used as lighthouses since the may be to blame for a ship blocking inter- 400s AD. national trade through the canal for six days, and costing the Egyptian government Which brings us to Ireland and Hook millions in lost revenue. Anyway the inves- Lighthouse. This is the second oldest oper- 19th century print of the proposed Ballycotton lighthouse tigation is ongoing as I write, and the canal ating lighthouse in the world after the Tower is open for business again, but the incident of Hercules in Galicia, Spain (built in the the merchants of that city pressured the resin to supplement his coal and arrived in doesn't exactly fill one with confidence in 1st Century AD). Hook was built by William authorities to start a lighthouse on Roches New York with coal to spare. modern navigation. Marshall between 1201 and 1240 to warn Point. The first lighthouse was Roche's ships of the treacherous Hook Head just by Tower, a pleasure building, where the light The wreck of the Sirius prompted a rethink The other thing that struck me in Holy the entrance to Waterford Harbour. was lit on 4th June 1817. Soon it was found and the half built tower on Capel Island Week, as I was writing this article, was the Marshall was more interested in the safety that the Roche's Tower was unsuitable for was capped and abandoned (it's still sudden mist or fog that visited the coastal of shipping to his new town of New Ross the purpose so a new tower was built in there). The new lighthouse was to be built areas of East Cork and West Waterford than ships going to Waterford. The original 1835. Like Youghal this is a low tower on the taller of the two islands off during the lovely, calm weather in these lighthouse is some 36 meters high with designed to draw ships into the safety of Ballycotton. But the task was appalling days. Anybody over a certain age living by walls some 4 meters thick and for all the the harbour. Youghal has only one light- because in order to create a level surface the coast, especially near Roches Point world it looks remarkably like a round keep keeper's cottage adjacent to the light- for building the tower and keepers' cot- and Ballycotton, and I presume near in a Norman castle. It was originally house, but Roches Point has a number of tages, the masons had to first 'top' the tall Youghal and Mine Head, would remember manned by monks from a small monastery buildings, and a nearby coastguard station. conical island like a boiled egg (well, it IS the mournful wail of the fog horn that nearby. Construction began in 1845/46 on a light- Easter!). Ballycotton lighthouse was first lit sounded every time visibility was affected house between Youghal and Roches Point. in 1851. It is just one of two Irish lighthous- by a sea mist or fog. Alas, the fog horns Further west, the coast from Roches Point This was on Capel Island off Knockadoon es to be entirely painted black. Despite the have been silent for at least a decade to Mine Head in County Waterford can Head. Again, it was on a site chosen to sat- lack of any spring of water on the island, because it is presumed by the boast four lighthouses. On a thoroughly isfy the merchants of Cork. Then in the families of the lightkeepers lived there Commissioners of Irish Lights that modern enjoyable visit to Ballycotton Lighthouse February 1847 the SS Sirius was wrecked until 1896, with the children rowing to vessels now have radar and can avoid col- some years ago, our guide, Eddie off Ballycotton. school in Ballycotton when the weather liding with the coast on a foggy day. But O'Riordan, told us that lighthouses can permitted. what if the radar fails? And you have no have two functions. One was to guide ves- The Sirius was a Cork owned and regis- access to GPS? sels into a safe haven - such as the light- tered steamship that had crossed the Mine Head in County Waterford is said to houses at Youghal or Roches Point. The Atlantic from east to west entirely under be the highest lighthouse in Ireland All of which brings us to the beach….or other function was to warn ships about a steam in April 1838, being the first ever because it stands right on the edge of a rather to the coast, and to the four light- dangerous shore, a function performed by ship to cross the Atlantic entirely under steep cliff. The tower came into operation houses between Cork Harbour and Mine Ballycotton and Mine Head lighhouses. steam, going against the wind and currents in 1851, like Ballycotton and serves the Head. Lighthouses have been around for a It is said that there was a beacon at and beating the huge Great Western by same function, to warn shipping of a dan- long time - the earliest were simply beacon Youghal from before the year 1000, lit by almost a day! There is no truth in the gerous coast. The views from Mine Head, if fires on a few headlands in the monks to guide ships into the port. A tower rumour that the crew of the Sirius had to you can find it, are said to be spectacular, Mediterranean which was a busy place for was certainly built there between 1190 and chop up the deck planks to keep up steam. covering the coast from Ballycotton to shipping even three thousand years ago. 1202 which was manned by the nuns of St Captain Roberts had used four barrels of Dunmore East. 'Few' because ships hardly sailed at night - Anne's Convent (until 1542) to guide ships it was just too dangerous. Most ships safely into one of the most important south pulled up to a (hopefully) friendly beach coast ports. The present lighthouse was and stayed the night there. The ship was built close to that original site in 1852 to The Beach Is Back usually dragged ashore or securely serve exactly the same function, to guide anchored or moored. The crew usually ships into a safe harbour. spent the night sleeping on the beach. Sailing was usually done in the warmer, Roches Point lighthouse is a product of the calmer months from late spring to early American War of Independence. During autumn, but few ships sailed in the colder that war, the British discovered that their half of the year, unless it was urgent. The normal 'naval station' at Kinsale was just risk from winter storms was too great. too small so they moved naval operations to Cork Harbour. Part of their problem was When the city of Alexandria in Egypt was supplying the garrison in New York by con- laid out in 331 BC by Alexander the Great voy a couple of times a year. This 'Cork it had two harbours divided by a causeway convoy' of up to 'two hundred sail of ships' linking the mainland to an island called was a vital lifeline for the British forces in Pharos. At some time between 280 and the American Colonies. To protect the har- 247 BC, King Ptolemy II built a great light- bour from American raids, a gun battery house on the island to guide ships into the was built at Roches Point (it can still be Nature takes its course. The beach near Claycastle was stripped of its sands harbour at night. Said to have stood over seen). In the years following the during the recent storms and tides but the sands have returned 300 feet in height, it was soon chosen by Napoleonic Wars, the Admiral in Cork and to the joy of the beach-goers and local people. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 Midleton GAA, Ladies Football DUNGOURNEY GAA NEWS Lotto walk and this was done through a and Camogie Club The outstanding Lotto draws took place Gofundme page. on Monday March 22nd by Zoom. All of the walking was done in a socially Lotto 01/03/2021 distanced manner and it was great to see Jackpot €300Numbers drawn 4 13 22 people walking all around the community No winner. Lucky dips, €35 Dave Hynes , throughout the weekend but still staying €25 Eileen Davidson, €15 B and B Flynn safe and keeping the required distance Lotto 08/03/2021 apart. Jackpot €450Numbers drawn 3 15 18 So from Sandyhill to Gurteen and No winner. Lucky dips €35 Jerry O’Shea, Ballinacole to Ballyeightra and all other €25 Eileen Davidson, €15 John Barry points people were out doing their thing (Couragh) on what was a beautiful fine weekend, Lotto 15/03/2021 well done to all who took part. Jackpot €60011 14 24 No winner. Lucky dips, €35 Martin O Many thanks must go to the Captains of Brien, €25 Frank Hegarty, €15 Lucy O the teams,the organiser of the event Jack Brien Healy,the Commitee of the club and to Lotto 22/03/2021 Martin Flynn who's idea it was to run the Jackpot €750 Numbers drawn 12 14 22 event. Proceeds will go to finishing of the No winner. Lucky dips, €35 Margaret Astroturf pitch in Dungourney and to com- Sheehan, €25 Ber Motherway, €15 Martin pleting the walkway around our own own O’Brien pitch in Ballydonaghmore. Next week's €Jackpot 900. Matches and Training From the start of May we are increasing The adult GAA community got no good the numbers in our Lotto draw from three news from the Government last week to four there will be a small increase in with no definitive timeframe given for price from one euro fifty to two euros but when club teams can go back to any there will be more lucky dips and bigger activities training or matches . jackpots. Inter county teams will be allowed back training in mid April but we will have to be Virtual 5K Fundraiser. patient before we see our own club teams Our Virtual 5K fundraiser took place over togging out again, hopefully it will be the Easter Weekend and it was a tremen- sooner rather than later. dous success with, at the time of On the plus side underage teams will be writing,over twice our original target of allowed to return to training on April 26th five thousand euro being raised. albeit in pods of 15 and non contact. Twenty "Captains" organised teams of friends and family to walk 5 kilometres CLUB MAIN SPONSORS EAST CORK within their own 5K limit, each one of the CRANE HIRE AND RIGNEY BROTH- teams were then sponsored to do the ERS GARAGE. Inch Rovers Club Juveniles Are Expected Back to Non we will gain stamps for all shopping Contact Training by the End of the spends over €30 (over €60 = 2 stamps, Month over €90 = 3 stamps, etc.) We are looking forward to getting our More details at www.lidl.ie/serious-sup- juvenile players (all players up to 18 port years) back safely training in pods as per Cork LGFA Charity Table Quiz the GAA and Covid guidelines from the Cork LGFA are hosting an online table week commencing April 26th. New play- quiz on Friday night (April 9th) in aid of ers are also very welcome. Please con- two charities. The two charities were yet tact the appropriate Team Manager if you to be confirmed at time of writing, € 20 would like to join. euro charge. Keep tuned in for more Manager for the U14 Team details on our Facebook page. We are currently looking for a manager A Big Thank You! for our u14 team to work with the existing Many thanks to the Inch Rover families team coaches. Anybody interested in who supported the Rebel Bounty draw. hearing more details about this or who Wishing you the best of luck in the month- would like to put their names forward, ly draws. please contact Tomas Goggin, Sheila Club Snoods and Face Masks for Sale Dennehy or any member of the commit- Soon tee for a chat. We are delighted to announce that we will Lidl Plus App - Give Inch Rovers Your soon have Inch Rovers snoods and face Stamp of Approval - Only a Handful of masks available for sale. Available in Shopping Days Left adult and youth sizes. More details com- We are delighted that we have already ing soon on our Club Facebook page. secured 1 set of Lidl sponsored jerseys. Please continue to keep Inch Rovers in Inch Rovers is offering reduced mem- mind as you shop in the next few days up bership rates for 2021 to April 11th. Our fundraising ability has U10's €35.00 been severely hampered with Covid so U11 - U18 €50.00 this is a great opportunity for us to secure Adults €60.00 the much needed jerseys. Thank you! Non Players €35.00 Happy Shopping! Gaelic for Mothers & Others €10.00 How the Lidl Plus App Works- the more Family Membership- 1 non playing adult, stamps you collect after nominating us, 2 under 18 players €120.00 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 WILLIAM O'MAHONY - FIFTY YEARS OF UNBROKEN SERVICE By John Walshe kind of identity for the division to have a over from the late Jack Keniry back in the centre for the medal. 1980s. Getting people to fill various posts in vol- untary organisations is usually an oner- "Straight away he mentioned the Along with Bridie, Willie also organised ous task, but for Willie O'Mahony from Fitzgerald family crest, they lived in the the very popular Gortroe Mile Series for Gortroe you could say it has been a castle in the Castlemartyr estate and their many years which was then a major labour of love for half a century. Back in burial place was in the grounds. So we fundraiser for the local school, plus a January, Willie marked the 50th anniver- drove there and after getting rid of briars number of five-mile, 10km and 10-mile sary of when he was first elected as and everything we found the crest on the races - and even a half-marathon - in treasurer to the East Cork Athletics Board stone." It's a medal that has how now Killeagh. and amazingly he has been in charge of hung around the necks of many athletes the finances on an unbroken basis since of all age-groups, including that of Sonia And, after 50 years as treasurer, did he O'Sullivan who picked up her first senior ever feel it was time to get out? "Well, It was on the night of Thursday January award at last August's road champi- there was no one else after it," he says 14th, 1971, at the convention held at onships. with a smile. "No, I didn't. I love East Cork Midleton Credit Union Hall, that Willie athletics and you could say it's part of my took over from Jerry Russell (father of Willie with the East Cork Willie O'Mahony the life-long administra- life, I like to think we're doing good for the Grand National jockey Davy). He had championship medal he was tor is one thing, but there is also Willie youth and we're keeping it together. I already served a number of years as an instrumental in designing O'Mahony the athlete. He was won have some great memories and great athlete and officer with the Youghal club numerous Masters track and field cham- friends, they're friends for life." as he explains how it all began. borne out from the minutes of the 1972 pionship medals at county, provincial and convention where he reported a healthy national level, many in the long jump and Denis McCarthy from Ballynoe - whose "I was interested in athletics when going bank balance of £41.34. "Our aim was to sprinting events. At the other end of the father Dan was the greatly loved chair- to school in Youghal so I joined the athlet- keep competition going within the divi- scale, Willie also ran seven marathons man of the East Cork Board for over three ics and cycling club (as it was at the time). sion; I was just one part of a great team with a best of 3:17 and completed 39 of decades - has in his possession all the They used to meet at Paddy Maher's Bar that kept athletics going in East Cork. the 40 Ballycotton '10' races, sadly injury minute books of the board going back to in Tallow Street; one of people involved at Everybody involved had one thing in in 2015 deprived him of a clean sweep. the beginning. the time was Paddy Coleman who mind, to progress athletics and keep the Just as remarkable is his sequence of passed away recently, along with his competitions going," a vision that is still 155 of the 156 Ballycotton 5-Mile He was of immense help in compiling father, and also the likes of Paddy Maher much alive today as Willie pays tribute to Summer Series of races held. Willie's wide-ranging contribution to ath- whose son was a star cyclist. the current board which includes Youghal letics and the following quote from Denis men Martin Drake (Chairman) and Tim During his career Willie competed with aptly sums up this remarkable man: "That "I was then representing the club going to Twomey (Secretary). Youghal AC (current club), Eastside AC year of 1971, when Willie started as East Cork meetings with Jerry Russell and Midleton AC. Over the past 50 years treasurer, also saw the introduction of the and when Jerry stepped down I got the In 1975 Willie was appointed manager of he has negotiated with many of the spon- GAA All-Stars Awards. There have been position of treasurer and I'm there since." the divisional Imokilly team which com- sors who are essential to success of the over 1,500 of them since its inception, but The East Cork Board was formed in 1967, peted and won the George Bennett Cup oldest divisional athletics board in Ireland. you could say there's been only one Willie the year that the national governing body in a contest against West Cork at Willie has also single-handily provided O'Mahony." of BLE came into being. Now known as Ballincollig. The division also competed the Board's amplification since he took the East Cork Athletic Division, it was the as one at Cork senior cross-country level first of its kind in the country. and was rarely out of the medals. Oceanfront boardwalk in Youghal "The job of treasurer wasn't a big task as Willie was instrumental in acquiring a new we were working in small amounts of perpetual cup for the Board from Beach is near completion money at the time," Willie recalls, a fact Muckleys Jewellers, Youghal and was also involved in the board's fundraising chicken suppers of the late 1970s and 30 years later in the resurgence of the now AAI Boards Awards Night. He also nego- tiated an insurance policy for the various clubs in the division.

But perhaps Willie's greatest achieve- ment was his research into the present championship medal which has the amal- gam of the BLE and Fitzgerald Family coat of arms. This work began with a pro- posal at a meeting on March 30th, 1987, and came into being at the cross-country championship the following year in January when the Girls Under-15 winner, Clare Archer of Churchtown South AC, was the first to be presented with this medal. The new oceanfront boardwalk in Youghal Beach is nearly complete as the final "That came about as we felt we needed a wooden decking is put into place. There are over 7,000 planks laid on the better identity, the medals in the early walkway which runs from Claycastle to Red Barn and adjacent to the dunes and days were just bought ones with a gener- reed beds of Ballyvergan Marsh. The extension will see the original 400 metre al centre. We spoke about it at several boardwalk at Claycastle beach, which was completed in 2012, extended by meetings and came up with various ideas 1.5km as far as Redbarn beach. It will be open to the public when the final but we thought we needed a crest of our finishing touches are done. own rather then putting a crest of one town over another. There was a man in East Cork News & Advertiser Killeagh, Joe Barry, who lived on Cork Road and who was very much into histo- Upcoming Publication Dates ry. Myself and my wife Bridie met Joe one Willie competing in the final day and said to him we needed some Ballycotton '10' race in 2017 April 22nd, May 6th, May 20th email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 On World Autism Awareness IN MEMORIAM Day, 'Super' Sam Holness Acknowledgement and 1st Anniversary announces he is racing at 13th April 2021 IRONMAN Ireland, Cork Completing an IRONMAN triathlon is lots of people with autism I used to have often described as the ultimate test of a bad diet. I used to eat too much sugar endurance reserved for the world's most and bad carbs, and not enough fruits and dedicated elite athletes. 'Super' Sam vegetables. When I studied Sports Holness will be competing at his first ever Science, I learned how important good full distance IRONMAN triathlon at IRON- nutrition is." It was after reading that the MAN Ireland, Cork in Youghal on August average life expectancy for someone in 15th, 2021. the UK with Autism is only 54 years, that It is the first step in Sam's goal to one day he changed his diet to ensure that it care- race in the IRONMAN World fully planned around his training and rac- Championship, becoming one of the first ing. autistic athletes to take on the challenge. In Ireland, the National Council for On this her first anniversary the family of the late Nicknamed "Super-Sam", the 28-year-old Special Education on Supporting triathlete from London said, "I am so Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders excited about my first IRONMAN race in in Schools, noted that 1 in 65, or 1.5%, of Eileen Fenton (née Cashman) Ireland where I will swim, bike and run the school going population in Ireland has Knockgriffin, Midleton with the goal of getting a qualifying place a diagnosis of Autism. Sam wants to for the IRONMAN World Championship in change the perception that is often por- Would like to express our gratitude to all those who Kona, Hawaii!" trayed of people with autism by encourag- sympathised with us on our mother's passing. Taking on an IRONMAN is no easy feat, ing others like him to take up sport and Anthony Holness, his coach and dad, has follow his path. Sam stated, "I am on a We would like to thank our relations, extended family, neighbours set a tough training schedule this year in mission to raise awareness about Autism and friends for your kindness, support and generosity to our preparation for IRONMAN Ireland, Cork's by doing IRONMAN races around the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run world to change how those with autism mother particularly in the last few years. To Catherine and Mary which Sam hopes to complete in under 11 are perceived." a special thanks for the companionship and friendship shown to hours, "My autism allows me to be very Diversity within triathlon as a sport also our mother over many, many years. To the many people who focused and not easily distracted, it remains limited. When asked about the contacted us by phone, sent flowers, Mass cards and many lovely allows me to train hard and smart. I just lack of diversity, Sam replied, never give up. If other athletes pass me, I "Sometimes when I go to an event, I am letters we would like to thank you most sincerely, the messages want to catch and pass them. I say to the only black triathlete, and usually the were a great comfort in these difficult times. myself, 'come on legs, go faster, get to only one with autism. It doesn't matter the front'." that it's just me, I just like training and rac- We would like to thank Dr Evelyn McGrath and her staff, Anthony adds his thoughts on Sam, "He ing. Hopefully, I can be an inspiration to SouthDoc and the staff in the HSE for all your support and care. is an amazing athlete. I spend days others." watching Sam train and am in awe of his To her carers Marian and particularly Phyllis we cannot thank you commitment. We've had to adapt our Sam Holness will be a name to remember enough for all your support and kindness towards our mother. To training plans to work with Sam's autism, when he demonstrates his incredible our cousin Kathleen who was with us throughout the very difficult which has been made easier by his single capabilities as an athlete at IRONMAN last few days we will be forever grateful for your support. mindedness. His autism also gives him Ireland, Cork in Youghal on August 15th, the ability to focus for long periods and 2021. To the staff in Hyde's undertakers thank you for all your profession- master repetitive tasks like training - which may in the long run prove an Sam is supported by a team of partners alism with the funeral arrangements. To Father Jim Killeen we advantage over neurotypical athletes." including global footwear brand Hoka would like to express our gratitude for the beautiful funeral Mass. Yet Sam's journey is not set to end there One One. To find out more about Sam's as he aims to turn his passion into a Journey follow him on Instagram on We would also like to remember our dad, Dan Fenton, career, to become the world's first autis- @samholnesstri whose 29th anniversary takes place on the 27th May. tic, professional triathlete. Sam trains for For more information on the IRONMAN around 4 hours each day and closely brand and global event series, visit Eileen's first anniversary Mass will be the 10am Mass in the manages his nutrition. Sam said, "Like www.ironman.com/im-ireland. Church of the Most Holy Rosary Midleton on the 13th April. This will be live streamed on the Midleton parish website. Carrigtwohill & District Historical Society Dear Members and Friends, does not wish to be named, has been sighted and charted the Antarctic. The the discovery of what appears to be a May we wish you and yours belated instrumental in ensuring a first day names of seven other polar explorers University essay by an unknown Easter wishes, and trust the bunny stamp issue to honour the Cork are recorded on the base of the mon- author about the history of the vil- left you a nice treat! Antarctic explores, discovered by ument. lage, kindly given us by Paul Shaw, Since our last newsletter, much has Ballinacurra born, Edward Details of these stamps are attached. Archivist, for the Poor Servants of happened. The committee have met Bransfield, on 25th January 1820. We You can order online at the Mother of God of our village. It is twice on Zoom. The only topic of dis- have been invited to publish the fol- https://www.anpost.com/Shop/Stamp in the process of being transcribed, cussion has been our Tourist lowing notice. -Collecting/Stamp-Programme , or and shall be published on our website Information Signage programme for Great News by phoning 01 705 7400, whose staff in due course. It makes particular ref- the village, now at an advanced stage, An Post will issue 4 new stamps on are most helpful. Carrigtwohill Post erence to the history of the Abbey which is being sponsored by the 15th April 2021, "Ice Men - Irish Office have kindly agreed to order ruins, which we too have document- Carrigtwohill Business Association Antarctic Explorers" these stamps and will be available ed. and Cork County Council. In con- One stamp in particular and of local from them on the 15th April. http://carrigtwohillhistoricalsociety.c junction with this we are also in dis- interest is that of Edward Bransfield's om/Religious%20of%20Parish/Paris cussion with students of, Cork name on it (now you need a magnify- Former committee member Michael h%20Churches/Abbey/Abbey.aspx Institute of Technology (CIT), who ing glass to read it). However, it is Smith has published another book in Finally, a poem dedicated to Charles are developing an Interactive Map to exciting to have the man from the his series of Antarctic Explorers enti- Vallancey by the renowned be published on our website, the small village of Ballinacurra com- tled "Icebound in the Arctic - The Carrigtwohill Gael poet and author, launch of which shall be announce on memorated by An Post. Mystery of Captain Francis Crozier Dáibhí de Barra, is being transcribed Facebook and via usual email notice. Very little was known about this per- and the Franklin Expedition." and translated by another of our A longstanding member who was son until a magnificent monument http://www.micksmith.co.uk/ members, Tony Ó Floinn. also a member of the 'Remembering was erected in January 2020, which All the best. Edward Bransfield' committee, but was 200 years since Edward firs Another interesting development was André email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

4th Anniversary First Anniversary of On the 4th Anniversary of Betty O’Connell Margaret Kearns whose 1st anniversary will fall on 7th May. 7th April 2017 One year in heaven it seems so long "Those we love don't go away, Since the last time we saw you, and then you were gone. they walk beside us every day. Our lives go on without you, but nothing will ever be the same, Unseen, unheard, but always near; We are heartbroken and still want you to be there still loved, still missed and very dear" To hold our hand and call our name One year in heaven with Daddy but we miss you both so much, Always in our hearts and remembered Smile down upon us and send us your love. by your loving husband Frank, Sons Mark & Francis, Daughters Janet & Melissa, Grandchildren Chloe, Conor, Your loving daughter Karen, James, Emma, Andrew, Abbie, Jamie & baby Daniel Jodie, Jake, Taylor and Luna

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary of 3rd Anniversary

In Loving Memory Of Patrick 'Pat' Barron Youghal and Killeagh April 13th 2018

Those we love don't walk away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

John Hennessy Always loved and remembered by his wife Mary, daughters Ballybutler, Ladysbridge, Elaine, Yvette, Valerie, Tracy and Tara, sons Brian, Eoin and 9th April 2020. Wayne, grandchildren and extended family.

Margaret and all the family lovingly remember John on this his Novena Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) first anniversary. Many of John's friends and neighbours could O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed not join us for his funeral mass and burial but we are grateful Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O, Star of the for their sympathy expressed to us through the many Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, phonecalls, letters and cards. Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to suc- cor me in this my necessity. (Make request here). There are none that withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the doctors us who have resource in thee (repeat 3 times). Holy Spirit you will solve all problems, and nurses, including those of the Mercy Hospital, who gave light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you gave me a divine gift to forgive and for- John such wonderful care. get all evil is against me and in all incidents in my life you are with me. I want in this sort of prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again and I never want to We appreciate the lovely mass and prayers said by Fr. Chris be separated from you in eternal glory thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Say for three days and after that your request will be granted. P.D. Donlon PP. We would like to extend our thanks to Mary Pat Manning, sacristan, as well as Andy Jackson for his beautiful music and singing in the church. Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus We wish to thank the staff of Hyde's Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism shown to us. In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to John's First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday the your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his 11th of April at 10am and will be livestreamed on the Parish of merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge Facebook page. Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.M. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM First Anniversary of Acknowledgement and 1st Anniversary John (Scobie) Heaphy

Late of 6 Blackwater Heights, Youghal Who died on April 2nd 2020

We hold on to your memories, the ones that are so dear, To try ot keep you always close now you are not here. You were called, it was your time but it is so true You have left a legacy, there was no one like you Mary Kenneally You were very special and we want to say We feel lost in many ways you are not here today nee O'Keeffe But we will never forget you and we know we have been blessed Dungourney and Shanagarry To have you for our brother because you were the best. Who died on April 20th 2020 Always in our hearts and remembered by your sisters As we lovingly remember Mary on her first anniversary, her husband Anne, Mary and the late Mag, brothers Paul, Noel and Paddy Brian, sons Bryan and Allan, sisters Helen, Majella and Anne, and the and extended family and friends. extended O'Keeffe and Kenneally families wish to express our most sincere thanks to all those who sympathized with us in the wake of her sudden and sad passing. Acknowledgement and 1st Anniversary We are deeply grateful to John, Yvonne, Eric and their families and our friends and neighbours for all their support, kindness and generosity. In loving memory of Thank you to all those who lined the route for her funeral cortège, as it made its way from Hyde's Funeral Home in Midleton to St. Lawrence's Church in Clonmult. Thank you to those who offered their sympathies, sent flowers, called to the house, posted messages of condolence on RIP.ie, sent cards or letters, or prepared refreshments and food. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Barry O'Flynn for offering Mary's funeral mass and for comforting us in our time of need. Thank you to Martina O'Neill for singing so beautifully in the church. Thank you to Anthony Oosthuizen and the staff from Hyde's Funeral Directors for their professionalism, sensitivity and care. We would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Michael Clarkson (CUH), the staff of the ICU in Cork University Hospital, Dr. Mark Buckley (Killeagh Medical Centre), the East Cork Ambulance Service, Dr. Joe Keane (Castlelyons), the staff of Brosnan's Pharmacy (Midleton), the manage- ment and staff of Novartis Ringaskiddy Limited, Dungourney GAA Club, and a special thank you to the Richey Family (California) for looking after Allan for us. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, Michael Sheehan please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude and Rossmore, Carrigtwohill appreciation to all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Died 5th April 2020 Mary's 1st Anniversary Mass will take place in Sacred Heart Church, Mogeely on April 20th 2021 at 10am, and will be live-streamed on the The family, relatives and close friends of Michael Sheehan wish to Imogeela Parish Facebook page. thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on the https://www.facebook.com/imogeela.parish/ sad passing of Mike. We would like to acknowledge with the sincere gratitude and First Anniversary appreciate all the kindness and support offered by our relatives and friends. We wish to thank all those who couldn't travel from overseas and around the country and couldn't attend the funeral services due to the restrictions of the initial stage of the lockdown of Covid 19 and appreciate their efforts and concern for Mike. We greatly appreciate the Mass cards, sympathy cards, RIP condolences, messages of sympathy and telephone calls. We would like to thank Fr Winkle from Carrigtwohill parish for the lovely funeral ceremony. We also would like to thank Tony of Hyde's Funeral Directors for their respect, dignity and empathy. Our heartful thanks to Dr Hugh Doran, all the doctors and nurses at the Bons Secours Hospital Cork, public health nurses (including Angela) who attended to Mike during his illness. Special thank to all the staff at Marymount Hospice Cork for their exceptional care Rita Murray particularly during Mike's final days. Corkbeg, Whitegate. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. 4th April 2000.

Good was your heart, in friendship sound, Loved and respected by all around, Lovingly remembered and sadly missed A beautiful life came to an end, You died as you lived, everyone's friend. by her Brothers and Sisters, Relations and Friends email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and 1st Anniversary 8th Anniversary In loving memory of Denis O’Regan

De Valera Street Youghal

& Formerly Lower Road, Cork

who died on April 7th 2013

Memories are timeless Treasures of the heart William Kelly

Loved and remembered by your daughter Linda, Ballyquirke, Killeagh son-in-law Colin and granddaughters Sarah and Laura Who died on 5th April 2020

As we lovingly remember William on his 1st Anniversary, we his 2nd Anniversary family, wish to thank most sincerely all those who supported and sympathised with us on our sad loss. In Loving Memory of Thank you to everyone who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, phoned, text, sent flowers & letters and to all those who supported us in any way through this difficult time. Billy Lafford Many thanks to Fr Tim Hazelwood who was most helpful and kind. Thank you to Anthony and all at Hyde’s Undertakers for Raheen Road their professional, kindness, support and compassion in assisting who died on April 13th 2019 our family through the Funeral Procedures. To the management and staff of Youghal & District Nursing Home, Gortroe, for their compassionate care and understanding not just We think about you often, during the time of our loss, but also for the duration of William’s We talk about you still, stay. You haven't been forgotten, Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our By us you never will gratitude and appreciation to all.

Always remembered by Nuala, Eileen, William’s 1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on the 16th Tara, Peter, Sinéad and families. April (live stream) at 10 am in St John the Baptist Church , Killeagh. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 11th April 11am Holy Family Church. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all your family

19th Anniversary Loughlin In Loving Memory Of

Thomas (Tommy) Plante Remembering with much love our parents A wonderful Husband & Grandad Late of 63 Dermot Hurley Est., Youghal who died on the 12th April 2002 Thomas & Katherine Loughlin No length of time will heal my grief, 11, The Mall, Youghal. My love for you is still too deep. You left a place no one can fill Tommy, I miss you and always will. and also their eldest Grandson Dad, Grandad, you left beautiful memories, Your life is still our guide. Thomas Sweeney And though we cannot see you, Whose Anniversaries occur at this time. You are always by our side. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for him. Sadly missed by your wife Pauline, sons, daughters, “To live in our hearts of those sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren we love is not to die” Mass offered. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Tom Godsil - 4th Anniversary 8th Anniversary In loving memory In loving memory of of Tom Godsil Ed Flanagan Ballymackibbott, Garryduff, Youghal, Co. Cork. Inch, Killeagh, who died 12th April 2013 who died on April 10th, 2017 Deep are the memories, precious they stay, Those we love don’t walk away, No passing of time can take them away. They walk beside us every day, They bring us a smile, sometimes a tear, Unseen, unheard, but always near, But also a wish that you were still here. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Always loved and remembered by his wife Eileen, daughters Evelyn, Marion and Caroline, and extended family. Always loved and remembered by your daughter Christine, Anniversary Mass for Tom will be held on Friday 9th April sons Joe, Ger, Eamon, Oliver and extended family

Acknowledgement of 1st Anniversary 18th Anniversary In Loving Memory Of Eileen Kennedy Died 7th April 2003

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Kathleen O’Sullivan Though absent you are always near, Raheen Park, Youghal Still missed, still loved, and always dear. Died 4th of April 2020 Wonderful Mother and Wife sadly missed by Always remembered by her husband Jim, sons Christy and Martin, Mam, Eugene and family, Liam and Friends grandaughter Kaithlyn, sister May and family, daughters-in-law Francis and Emma, cousins, friends, neighbours and sister-in-law Kathryn. Michael Morrissey - 5th Anniversary God saw you were getting tired In loving memory of Michael Morrissey, Brooklodge, Seafield, Youghal, And a cure was not to be, who died on April 8th, 2016. So he put His arms around you You never said you were leaving, You never said goodbye, And whispered “Come to me.” You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. With tearful eyes we watched you, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. As you slowly slipped away In life we loved you dearly, And though we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place, We couldn’t make you stay. That no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone, Your golden heart stopped beating, For part of us went with you, Hard working hands at rest The day God took you home. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best Deeply missed by your loving wife Elizabeth and family. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021 CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED - CLASSIFIED Ken-Co Cleaning Services Ltd. COMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC - INDUSTRIAL GUTTERING, FASCIA & SOFFIT CLEANED Carpets, Windows, Power Washing All work fully insured Full Fumigation Service Pressure Washing Cleanroom / Factory Rental Property Cleaning Reach & Wash Window Building Cleaning Cleaning System Fire & Flood Carpet & Upholstery HIQA Cleaning Requirements 24 Hour Call Out - All Quotations FREE OFFICE: 024 91233 - SAM COAKLEY: 087 9918474 Email: [email protected]

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In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a GORETTI RING CHIROPODY special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to S.R.N. M.I. CH. POD. ORG. your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his WILL TREAT ALL FOOT CONDITIONS merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this TEL: 086 3381310 Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. TEACH NA COILLE, ROSTELLAN, MIDLETON, CO. CORK. A.H. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 8th, 2021