Vol. 1 Issue 19 - April 22nd, 2021 NEXT EDITION MAY 6TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 'ALL IN AN APRIL EVENING'…

Kay Walsh and Dearbhla Murphy Darragh O'Mahony having his run on the People's Path Shane-Óg and Lynn Noonan

Sinead Wrynn and Kathleen Crowley enjoying their ice-cream at Whitegate

Marie Cronin, Agnes Loftus, John Loftus, Mark Cronin, Ciara Cronin (and Cooper the dog!) at Garryvoe

The O'Keefe family from Castlemartyr - Darragh, Anne-Marie, Indie, Emma and Orla

Darragh and Eoireann Conway ready Carrie Creamer and Melisa Popa for their swim East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd email:[email protected] Laura Kelly with her daughter Ayla and nephew Matthew email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 The Complete Cost of a Garden Renovation What is the price-tag for a perfect patch? raised beds and borders, patios etc. of works. get a few quotes and see what type of How much does it cost for a complete would cost about €10,500 including designer and/or landscaper might suit garden redesign? Of course it all depends design. Garden Designer Cost your needs, and what their prices are. on how much you can do yourself, the On landscaping websites, you can find 8%-20% Remember – a designer might not do size of your garden, who you might prices of average size gardens ranging And, we hear you ask, how much of that landscaping or visa versa, but you could employ to do the work. The team at from €8,000-€14,000 which included the cost is the actual design work? One gen- get someone who can do both; which Youghal Credit Union have done some delivery of the work and the design fees. eral rule of thumb is that fees are a per- could save yourself some money. research on these very questions. Small Gardens or Front Garden Design centage of the overall cost of your garden €4,000-€8,000 redesign project. That percentage can Don’t forget to talk to the Loans Team Average-Large Garden Design between 8%-20% of the overall price. at Youghal Credit Union on a Home €8,000-€14,000 Again, depending on the level of detail Improvement Loan to make that dream The cost of design depends not always you want to achieve (patios/raised beds, It is also recommended ringing around to designer garden come true! on the size of the garden but on the water features) prices could fluctuate amount of detail in it. hugely, but when we looked around, small A suburban garden that needs to be or front gardens averaged between designed and then landscaped with lawn, €4,000-€8,000 for design and completion

Congratulations to Tristan Davis who graduated from University College Cork recently with a BA International degree in German & Geography, from all your family email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 FRESH HOPE ON THE HORIZON FOR MOLL GOGGIN'S BALCONY By Christy Parker The balcony rest about 30 metres above The long campaign to save the viewing rocks close to Youghal lighthouse and balcony at Youghal's Moll Goggin's has been fenced since 2008 after gaps - Corner looks to have taken a very positive first spotted by then Cllr Barbara Murray- turn with news that Cork County Council were seen on its base from the rocks is funding an "initial design and costing" underneath. The evidence suggested ter- project towards restoring the edifice. minal decline and a potential collapse that could bring part of the roadway with it. Youghal-based councillor and current County Mayor Mary Linehan-Foley Long campaign announced the move on foot of an e-mail The legend of a young Moll Goggin is well message from senior executive officer known and loved, her plaintive wait for the Seán O'Callaghan. return of a lover aboard a ship assumed The message says that following the sur- lost forever has a strong resonance, pos- vey, the council will "consider its options sibly inspiring some affinity amongst further" but Clr Linehan-Foley insists the those who have ever waited for someone study is not merely a feasibility exercise travelling to town on Bus Éireann. a display of dedication to rival that of Moll coming months, should be far less prior to deciding whether to retain or herself, the councillor even pledged to demolish the decaying structure. In the early days of the closure, Youghal 4 pose on the balcony in a bikini if and Thanking Mr O'Callaghan for "keep this All staged a few protests at the balcony when it is restored. She insists this is not project alive", the councillor says the Rather, she describes it as "the birth cert" demanding it be restored and spokes- an attempt to lure Moll's sailor home after restoration would "tie in well with the marking the beginning of its return. "They woman Helen Heaphy-Grainge says the all... boardwalk extension, the upcoming have given me the commitment that they current development is "wonderful news". Several years ago Cork County Council greenway, the planned opening of the are going to do Moll Goggin's Corner", estimated it would cost €180,000 to lighthouse grounds, Ironman and the she states. "They need to find out what its Meanwhile Cllr Linehan-Foley persistent- restore the balcony with a similar amount many other wonderful attractions that are going to entail and then they'll go further ly carried the campaign to local authority assumed to demolish it. The next estima- revitalising Youghal as vibrant family- in acquiring the funding". meetings at municipal and county level. In tion, which is set to commence during the friendly holiday destination".

"THE LOCKDOWN QUINTET" ONE MILLION STEPS FOR CHARITY

While Covid 19 has had many negative decided to challenge themselves to do 1 effects on people, here in Youghal we million steps in 20 days!!! Its serious stuff have been lucky that while sticking to our with this gang who are now into the chal- 5k restrictions we were able to go on lenge with a vengeance. The charities some great walks within our local area. they are fundraising for are Down Many a dark evening saw the combina- Syndrome , Youghal Cancer Support, tion of the "lockdown lads" take to the Autism hub Bun Scoil Mhuire and Mental road (while social distancing of course) Health Youghal, if you would like to many laughs and crack were had with donate please do so on John Daly announcing that 'tis pure mus- https://3GoFundMe.me/d125c85c , or cle' he has in his legs from the walking. drop a donation to Marcella at O"Neills When the 5k restrictions were lifted the Fuels or Kieran Coady Butchers , Keep a lads decided to venture further and while look out for the lads and thank you for doing so raise some money for some your support local charities at the same time. They Sean O’Neill, Ger O'Regan, John Daly, John White & Peter Coady email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021

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Ensure each person improvements may be different family member do not stay or show knows their roles, and ask them to from your neighbour who's only up for the home improvement proj- choose what they are good at, rather lived in their home for a year. If you ect? Start early in asking for help than only assigning duties. This will want to get your return on invest- and what expertise area your help free up finger pointing throughout ment, ensure you upgrade the parts can provide. Seek out several "back the project, and take pressure off of of your home that home buyers are up" friends, for the off chance that you. interested in. your help isn't so helpful! email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 RESIDENTS ON WHITEGATE ESTATE UPSET AND ANGRY FOOTPATH EXTENSION FALTERS By Christy Parker she reveals "I have to psyche myself up. I often drive down the hill for fear of walk- Residents in a Whitegate housing estate ing. I have, on occasion, practically have been left feeling angry and disap- thrown myself into the bushes to avoid pointed after plans to have a footpath being hit by cars". extended along a dangerous stretch of Another woman describes how she had road were cancelled at the last minute. once threw her three year-old son "into the ditch amongst nettles", as a fast- The footpath at Glebe Manor a private approaching car almost ploughed into hillside estate at Ardnabourkey, some 200 them. metres west of Whitegate village, inclines gradually from the estate entrance Failed efforts towards the busy R630. It connects also Cork County Council, which has not taken to a junction that links onwards to the vil- the estate in charge, has in recent years lage, riverside walkways and a play- become more active in its attempts to ground. resolve the problem. The authority, say the estate residents, has liaised with them Unfortunately, the path reaches its con- "minimally" but far more so with the prop- clusion at the boundary ditch of a private erty owner who, because the road is so residency, compelling pedestrians to step narrow, would need to cede a small por- onto a narrow section of busy roadway to tion of property to allow the footpath to Seán O'Dwyer. Mike Collins, Finn Morrissey, Anna Lombard and Irati complete their journey. proceed. Pfulgrasco. The 30 metre long walk is further compro- that nothing worse than being forced into what was promised. mised by a small bend on the road. Its is Matters seemed finally to have come to a the ditch doesn't occur while County Hall a daunting enough undertaking in day- happy conclusion when the council is deliberating the next stage in this It has been the scene of a site resolution light -it borders on the terrifying in dark- arrived last week with equipment and lengthy saga. plan and planning conditions and that ness. boarding to commence the work. have gone non-pursued and unenforced, Residents were delighted. Then, a day One of many problems: after Cork County Council advised the There are over 50 families living in the later, they removed it all again. The footpath issue is one of many prob- residents on what would need doing prior estate and a similar number of children. lems that have and continue to beset to the local authority taking to the estate Parents say they have been endeavour- Cork County Council senior executive Glebe Manor. It is officially recognised as in charge. Several years of fruitless ing to have the footpath extended almost roads engineer Dave Clarke says that, an 'unfinished estate' largely due to a few efforts to comply with those recommenda- since the estate was built in 2006 and "an issue with site possession" lay behind vacant houses. However there is more tions left the householders tired, angry effectively live in fear of tragedy. the decision to "regrettably" defer he than houses left unfinished on the estate. and dejected. works. "The council is now looking at its Denise Collins says she now advises her options", he said. A change of ownership has not resolved In particular they have felt extremely let children to ignore traditional advice and to underlying issues that include a huge down by Cork County Council. walk on the left of the road, where drivers' The engineer fully agrees that the foot- mound of earth, now harbouring trees "Absolutely abysmal"; "Disgusting that visibility is better, when going into the vil- path needs to be extended and the road and vegetation that was meant to be a they didn't follow through on their promis- lage. "I worry will they come home safely widened somewhat in the interests of playground, the overgrown and aban- es"; "Handing power to developers", were and I don't leave my youngest, who is 10, public safety, This requires some degree doned creche foundations that again puts some of the responses when asked how down there at all", she relates. of land possession. Mr Clarke says he is children at risk, an incomplete estate they considered the council's perform- not in a position to comment on what entrance and green areas that fall short of ance in representing their interests. Deirdre Collins (no relation), says drives course of action the council may take but to the village, whether bringing her 7 concedes that in such situations a com- year-old daughter to the playground or pulsory purchase order (CPO) would nor- David Stanton proposes the taking their dog for a walk by the seafront. mally be amongst the options considered She chose to drive after a car narrowly if a negotiated agreement cannot be establishment of new second level avoided her and left her "terrified" while reached. out walking. school in East Cork by September 2022 Meanwhile the resident of Glebe Manor Suzanne Kelly, dreads going to the have vented their frustration with a show Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, school in the area, albeit in temporary shops. "I find myself watching the clock, of protest at the spot. Their fear is now has written to the Minister for Education, accommodation, in order to adequately to avoid going there or back after dusk", veneered with anger as they hope dearly Norma Foley TD, asking her to seriously cope with the numbers from next year consider the establishment of a new sec- onwards. ond level school in the East Cork area to open in September 2022. "East Cork is a rapidly growing area; how- ever, new schools will be needed in any Speaking after writing to the Minister, event in the medium to long-term future. David Stanton said: "Bearing in mind the The Department of Education should also pressures that principals, parents, and begin work on acquiring land, obtaining pupils are experiencing as a result of this planning permission and building another year's long waiting lists for secondary permanent school in the area. This does level places in East Cork, I am fearful that take time as we know from previous the situation could become unmanage- experience, but we still have to provide able in September 2022. Virtually all of accommodation for the primary school the local secondary schools are now seri- pupils who are transitioning to second ously oversubscribed and so an obvious level in the years to come", concluded solution would be to explore the possibili- Deputy Stanton. ty of establishing a new second level East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates

Anna Lombard and Irati Pfulgrasco. May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Huge increase in visitors to Youghal beaches after slight easing of travel restrictions. Huge numbers of visitors from out of town More people are out and about enjoying arrived at Youghal beach over the week- the great outdoors with walkers, runners, end to enjoy the fresh sea air after more cyclists, and swimmers engaging in phys- than 100 days living under a Level 5 lock- ical activity to sustain or improve health down. Covid-19 restrictions were eased and fitness. Outdoor activities have been for the first time since December 30th and shown to boost immunity, reduce anxiety, people can now travel anywhere within and great for mental health. their county or up to 20km from their home if they are crossing county bound- It looks like thousands of 'staycationers' BALLYQUIN'S SECLUSION aries. All the car parks in the strand area will flock to our sun-kissed beaches in the were full and a big increase in camper weeks and months ahead. There is great BRINGS IT TOP 10 INCLUSION vans were parked by the promenade and hope at long last as the vaccine roll out lighthouse hill. for the coronavirus pandemic continues By Christy Parker describes as "a former stud". at pace. The beach hosts toilet facilities (with sani- There seems to have been as much sur- tiser) that are maintained as well as can prise as there was delight around be expected in a secluded area where the Ardmore when nearby Ballyquin beach general, unsupervised public are relied was listed amongst Ireland's best ten upon to behave respectfully. If you want beaches in a recent Lonely Planet travel to sip a coffee while watching seagulls survey. gliding the breeze, you'll have to bring your won however, though the dearth of One person pleasantly taken aback by commercial enterprise probably brought a the Ballyquin's elevation as Ardmore Tidy smile to the Lonely Planet adjudicators - Town's committee member Billy Harty. there is noting less lonely than a coffee & There was no formal communication pastries wagon. made in regard to the listing and Billy dis- covered the inclusion whilst Googling The locals, of which there not many, something else entirely on the internet. "I reportedly maintain the strand and the actually came across the top 10 beaches near absence of plastic and other waste and was reading down through them out will also have impressed the adjudicators. of curiosity", he says. "I noticed they were Billy concurs with the travel guide obser- mostly west coast beaches from Donegal vation that the beach attracts anglers down. Then suddenly I saw Ballyquin. I seeking flatfish or bass. In deference to a was shocked!" he laughs. further observation that locals frequent it for morning swims, he notes that it reach- Ballyquin beach is more or less tucked in es a bathing depth sooner than that of behind the further reaches of Ardmore Ardmore beach, for example. beach, which is know as the Curragh. It has road access off the R673 and Ballyquin is a much loved but largely (assuming one can find the R673 in the unannounced attraction that ironically first place!) is signposted to an extent. "I may be about to lose some of its intimacy still wonder how what is a worldwide due to it being arguably its most treas- research agency managed to find the ured aspect. "I'm delighted it is being place at all", Billy marvels. recognised but I also hope it doesn't get crowded because of this sudden expo- On arrival at the small car park (about 10 sure", said one regular visitor to the area spaces) a small intermediary section of last week. beach, the Curragh and a view of Ardmore sits to the right, while Ballyquin North-facing, sheltered and living proof arches for about 3/4 mile to the left. It is a that there's life without a boardwalk, beach notable for it soft sand and is Ballyquin has long been a peaceful set- adorned also with rocky edifices of vari- ting for picnics, swimming and sunbathing ous dimensions. It also has green flag without having to rub shoulders with oth- status (excellent water quality alongside ers doing the same thing! There is one natural, unspoilt environment). reason however for thinking this might remain unchanged. The Lonely Planet The nearby hillside sports two distinctive guide advises visitors to "follow the road buildings; one is striking, yellow-featured sign off the R673 for Goat Island". house while further on stands a larger, Ballyquin is about 9 km from Goat Island dilapidated structure that Lonely Planet on the other side of Ardmore!

Ballyquin beach. Picture By Riann O'Connell email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING APRIL 2021 By Christy Parker tenance": petition for more bins in the Midleton tabled a similar motion at March's meet- Cllr Ahern felt the summer would be an area that has gained almost 1000 sig- ing and asked the engineer for an update. The meeting, conducted online through appropriate time to identify drains that natures?" Mr Clarke said there was no update as Microsoft Teams (MT), was attended by cause road damage in winter. A support- The councillor described how the recep- such, but he reiterated that the estate was Cork County Council senior executive ive Cllr Hegarty also appreciated that tacles were "traditional public bins" that in need of resurfacing and would be con- Seán O'Callaghan, senior executive maintenance had already been conduct- could "send e-mails to the council" when sidered under a council programme, roads engineer Dave Clarke, district engi- ed "in certain gullies", after such work they needed emptying! They were also though not earlier than 2022. He added neers Paul Murray and Janette Kenny, practice had been "absent for quite a solar powered, enabling them to self com- that residents also had "the option of municipal district officers Helen Mulcahy number of years!", he observed irre- pact their contents at a certain point in applying apply for a CIS (Community and Geraldine O'Connell, Cathaoirleach sistibly. order to make room for more. This meant Investment Scheme whereby they paid Michael Hegarty (FG) and Cllrs Mary- they needed to be emptied less often and 15-30% of the cost). Cllr Linehan-Foley Linehan Foley (Ind), Susan McCarthy Mr Clarke said drainage was "a corner- hence were less of a drain on council didn't think it was suitable cor a CIS, with (FG,), Danielle Twomey (SF), Liam stone of general road maintenance" and resources. (On reflection this might residents divided on that aspect. Quaide (Green Party) and Ann Marie was prioritised according to budgetary depend on how many people used the Ahern (FF). leeway. Gully cleaning and pipe jetting bins and how often they did so. A bin Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley: "Asking had been pursued in Midleton where the might still fill up within a day -dispensing a Cork County Council to look into the Documentation on the new National gradient was flat but he would welcome litany of e-mails, each more angry than resurfacing of Tides Carpark Front Transport Agency Sustainable Transport more money towards doing more of it not the previous one!). Cllr Twomey was Strand Youghal": Measures Grant 2021 was circulated to least given the Biblical rains of recent unsure as to what funding might be avail- councillors and approved. See elsewhere times. able to purchase the bins but recom- The councillor had raised the issue to no in this issue for details.. mended contacting Dún Laoghaire effect in the past but felt it was more Cllr. Twomey: "Can the reduction of Rathdown for guidance. important now than ever because stayca- Notices of Motion: the speed limit for the R629 be consid- tions meant a lot of people availing of the Cllr. Ahern "Concurrent to the coastal ered for the next speed limit review, Cllr Quaide pointed out that there were I) car park. She then blamed "a lot of the management feasibility study being particularly approaching the junction those who will dispose of waste responsi- issues" associated with the potholed facil- carried out in East Cork, the council of the R629 and L3629, known locally bly, ii) those who will do so if a bin is ity on Irish Water, who had been "dealing put boulders in place on the shore as Bowles Gate, where there have accessible and iii) those who will discard with drainage and stuff" and left the place where it boarders St. Ita's GAA pitch to been numerous accidents over the waste on the ground or in a ditch regard- worse than it had previously been! A protect the pitch & grounds due to the years and some fatalities?": less. promise from Irish Water to restore it to its damage being caused by the coastal previous elegance had merely amounted erosion": The engineer said, as normal, the request The councillor suspected that the second to filling a few potholes, she informed. Cllr Ahern said the damage was would be logged for consideration at the group was "substantial" and he believed encroaching onto the club's pitch and next speed limit review, which would be that more bins in public areas equated to Cllr Linehan-Foley waded into Irish Water would be costly to remedy without pre- later this year or in early 2022. less littering. Meanwhile people disposing too after describing what was previously ventive measures being undertaken. of household waste in the bins was "the potholes as now being "craters". They Mr O'Callaghan however said the Cllr. Twomey: "Can we have an update lesser of evils" he surmised, compared were "deadly dangerous" to cars, she grounds were fundamentally private. The on when the following roads will be with the current situation. advised chillingly and a resolution was county council had placed rock armour considered for minor repair works, needed whether by the council alone or around the adjacent roadway/car park but from previous motions, Cork Road, Cllr Quaide said public realm amenities with Irish Water's assistance. Cllr would be setting "a very dangerous Midleton, Tower Road, Cloyne, Lower "in any developed country" should include Hegarty, himself seldom slow to cast a precedent" to do likewise alongside pri- Road, Ballinacurra": bins, toilets and seating. He accused the withering eye on the water agency, noted vate property. Mr Clarke suggested refer- Mr Clarke began that repairs had been State of removing such amenities to avoid that the company had had "sizeable ring the matter to the council's coastal carried out on the roundabout by the Cork paying their maintenance costs. This heavy machinery" in the car park and had management sector, from where grants Road and extensive pothole repairs were approach "diminished public spaces and damaged the surface. might also be available. imminent. Meanwhile the council was created major inconvenience". He had considering how to fund needed repairs "huge admiration" for community groups Mr O'Callaghan said that even if Irish Cllr Ahern found the response "disap- on the Cork road. who undertook clean-ups but didn't feel Water had returned the car park to its pre- pointing" given the club could not present- Regarding Tower Road, he deviated to they should be carrying the burden of vious state it would still need substantial ly fundraise. Neither could it initiate reme- Church Street, which seemingly is more waste collection and advocated invest- improvement. Then he announced that a dial measures because ironically that or less the same place and agreed that ment in bins and staff. He had seen the remedy "wouldn't be cheap" as it would necessitate encroaching onto Cork also needed resurfacing. However Irish compactor bins and also a greater num- demanded kerbing and drainage. County Council property! She would Water was planning water mains replace- ber of bins being effective in Kilkenny and Currently the council had no funding for defer to coastal management as recom- ments in the area. The council had asked consequently supported the motion. this but anyway it was prioritising car mended. that agency to prioritise the Church Street parks at beaches "where there's no alter- section so that it could be considered for Cllr McCarthy noted that the council's native". While funding would be pursued, Cllr. Ahern: "That our Municipal the 2022 roads programme. The lower opposition to more bins has consistently he didn't see it resurfacing happening for District write to the appropriate road in Ballinacurra needed pothole been based on maintenance, which the summer 2021. At Cllr Linehan-Foley's authority for a preservation order to be repairs too but would be behind the Cork compactor bins would help to resolve, request the engineer agreed to fill in the placed on the Holy Well & Graveyard at road in priority. she argued. She wondered also if the larger potholes -or craters- in the mean- Kilteskin/Titskin, Rostellan, Midleton, alleged 26 bins in the Midleton area were time. Co. Cork where headstone currently Cllr Hegarty believed that there had previ- best located and asked that their loca- dates back to 1731": ously been an assurance that Tower tions be reviewed. Cllr. Linehan-Foley: "Asking that Cork The councillor said there was a right of Road was in the 2021 programme for sur- County Council look at potholes on way down to the ruins, which included face dressing. "We were actually!", he Ms Mulcahy responded that the solar bins Main Street Ballycotton and look at headstones, grave markers and a holy confirmed ominously. Mr Clarke had "no matter would be referred to the council's resurfacing same": well. There was also a special prayer said recollection" of ever having said such a environment department. She clarified Cllr Hegarty spoke of "a few bad sections" at a statue every August 15th and she thing nd Cllr Twomey, to his rescue, said that there were now 22 bins deployed that needed to be addressed, with the wondered if it could be protected. Ms he may have recommended it as "a across the area, with three having been patcher's deployment included. The engi- Mulcahy's suggestion that the issue be strong candidate" without actually com- removed for social distancing reasons. A neer said a few options were being con- referred to the council's heritage officer mitting to it. Ether way, the engineer review had been conducted with the bins' cerned, but "yet again" Irish water had a was agreed. quickly clarified, Irish Water's mission to locations mapped by Ms Kenny and that bearing on any plans, though he didn't install a water main was central to it all map would be issued to the councillors, elaborate as to how. There was a press- Cllr Ahern"Due to the severe damage and had to come first. with recommended relocations consid- ing need for repairs as it was a shared being done to country roads during Cllr Twomey: "Can this Council inves- ered. surface between vehicles and pedestri- wet weather conditions, a special pro- tigate the possibility of rolling out a ans but funding would have to come from gramme be set aside for the inspection solar operated compactor bin pro- Cllr. Linehan-Foley: "Asking ECMD to the council's maintenance budget. He and clearing of country gramme, on a pilot basis, as is done in look at resurfacing Glenbower View would provide an update in due course. drains/gully/culverts where they may Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County estate, Killeagh': be blocked due to non-ongoing main- Council. And to also note the online Clr Hegarty, in support, said he had Irish Water resurfaced as Cllr Linehan- email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 that an annual cut and lift would take EAST CORK MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING APRIL place in September": Cllr McCarthy: "Looking for update on Cllr Quaide commended the council for speed measures for Kathleen Doyle's Foley reflected that they hadn't finished any there", Cllr Hegarty began, while accepting actively promoting nature and biodiversity Hill": works since the Ironman days, with Cork the problem, on which he did not elucidate, through initiatives like the wildflower mead- Cllr McCarthy explained that it was a heav- County Council filling in holes that were centred on private property. Cllr Twomey ow at Midleton Lodge and the orchids ily populated area and recalled that previ- actually "Irish Water's problem!"! She siid it was not just affecting the businesses alongside the northern relief road. He had ously the engineer had suggested signage asked if Irish Water had been invited to but a nearby estate was now being used as asked last year that future verge cutting and road markings might be appropriate. attend a meeting as had been agreed in a a relief road. She said children living there contracts achieve road safety without sac- She wondered was there any update? Mr motion she had presented in March. Ms were not used to that level of traffic and rificing "the beauty of roadside flowers" ans Clarke said the roads section based in Mulcahy said she had not yet issued the asked that warning signs be erected for was now submitting a new request. Mallow had logged the previous request or invite as there was "something to discuss" their safety. consideration within the next speed limit beforehand and she would update in due Mr Clarke responded that the verges on the review. As a rural road it wouldn't merit traf- course. However Mr Clarke was able to Ms Mulcahy responded that it was a private N25 were maintained as semi-natural fic calming measures such as speed report a few areas in the region where Irish property for which the responsibility for the grasslands and cut "once or perhaps bumps though. Water had conducted some permanent and issues being raised rested with the owner. twice" annually. TII provided the "fairly successful reinstatements, including in However the council had engaged a struc- modest N25 maintenance funding". He Cllr McCarthy repeated that a warning sign Ballycotton. tural engineering company to conduct a said the cutting took place solely to main- at least could be installed, with Cllr Hegarty structural assessment of the building to tain visibility and sight lines from junctions noting it was a rural walk area. The engi- Cllr. Hegarty: "A Cul De Sac sign to be identify what works were needed and rele- and entrances. A second cut is conducted if neer agree to review the present speed sig- erected in the environs of Joseph Ahern vant options. She understood businesses required, particularly during wet summers nage, but added that warning signs are Terrace Knockgriffin Midleton": and locals were experiencing great incon- (whatever that is!). The initial cut he added, normally used only to warn of situations Cllr Hegarty said some trucks were appar- venience and the council would liaise with happens after April, when flowers have that are evident such as junctions ahead, ently being misled by their sat-nav or simi- the building owner given it was his/her already provided a food source for bees. etc. lar devices into the cul-de-sac terrace y responsibility to fund and execute the solu- The cut material is currently left in situ but directing trucks into a left turn at a point tion. the he would investigate the cost of remov- Cllr. McCarthy: "That Council seek to prior to where they should be taking it. ing it in lieu of Cllr Quaide's request. He surface car parks at local beaches such (This had nothing to do with Irish Water) The engineer agreed to consider erecting offered to meet the councillor and to as Whitebay and Inch (far entrance) in This brought the trucks erroneously into the 'children at play' signs, He noted that at exchange options in regard to various light of the fact that restrictions are co-op. Ms Kenny said she would investi- least traffic calming measures already areas wile cautioning that 'cut and lift' on expected to continue throughout the gate. present were slowing vehicles' speed. Cllr the N25 was "a different scenario" to the summer and the majority of the popula- Twomey advised him that some of the "phenomenally successful" meadow in tion will be staycationing again this Cllr. Michael Hegarty: "Update on speed bumps were being used as cross- Midleton and the approach roads around year": Footpath Repair Programme for Marian ings but weren't marked sufficiently. He Midleton. Cllr McCarthy asked that the locations be Terrace Aghada, Ballymacoda and agreed to look at that also. considered medium term if given earlier Ladysbridge Villages": Cllr. Quaide: "That the East Cork discussion, not short term, or whenever Mr Clarke said the next footpath priority for Cllr. Michael Hegarty: Urgent Repairs to Municipal District would resurface the funding became available. Cllr Twomey Ladysbridge would be the one between the the L3819 Road at Mountcotton, road through Ballinrostig Village, the concurred, stressing the importance of garage and the junction. In relation to Ballymacoda": approach road from Whitewell and the "accessible beaches". Cllr Hegarty sug- Ballymacoda, he hoped to present the Cllr Hegarty said the area was very popular road from Ballinrostig onto Inch": gested that Trails Ireland be approached council's 2021 footpath programme to the amongst people fishing off the rocks and The councillor said he had received repre- for possible funding. Ms Mulcahy said "any next meeting. An allocation of €120,000 was "in atrocious condition". Mr Murray sentations from local residents of these avenues worth investigating" would be pur- had been provided to that end. Cllr agreed to investigate. areas with Cllr McCarthy, who had tabled a sued. Twomey interjected with a request for an similar motion, echoing his sentiments. The update on footpath repairs at Elsinore in Cllr. Quaide "That the East Cork engineer agreed the road from lower Correspondence: Midleton and was promised clarity at May's Municipal District would follow on from Whitewell into Ballinrostig was in poor con- A letter from the office of the Minister of meeting. the success of the Midleton Lodge wild- dition and had been considered for this State informed that the revised wind ener- flower meadow by applying the same year's roads programme until funding ran gy development guidelines which have Cllr Hegarty: "Progress report on the meadow management practices to the out. It would likely carry over to the 2022 been overdue more years than most peo- reopening of River Street, Cloyne to all area around Burgess Cross on the N25, list. The road within the village, he contin- ple can remember had now been deferred road users as it is having a detrimental allowing the many wildflower species ued, needed resurfacing but all things con- to "quarter 2 of 2021". It was decided to effect on the business community and there to bloom throughout the year, pro- sidered and compared, was likely to have await the finalised document before dis- daily commuters": viding much needed food for our polli- to wait a few years. cussing further. "It is really and truly hurting the businesses nators as well as natural beauty; and EAST CORK TO BENEFIT FROM NEW NTA GRANT ALLOCATIONS By Christy Parker money now focused more on works out- the projects into a few smaller packages. of the grant aid at St Raphael's/South side the Cork metropolitan area, in which Abbey NS "will be spent on works" as the April's East Cork Municipal District meet- Midleton is deemed to reside. He cited Outlining one amendment to the present- council already knew what it wanted to do ing welcomed a new tranche of funding the Ballinacurra-Midleton connectivity ed programmes, Mr Clarke said the light- there in regard to narrowing the junction, provided under the National Transport cycle trail as an example of that area ing at Lower Mill road, close to Midleton provide a pedestrian crossing and so on. Authority (NTA)'s Sustainable Transport being looked after alternatively. fire station (PL 16) was now seen as The Quarry Road funding would permit Measures Grants 2021. In response to an inquiry from Cllr already quite good so an alternative loca- some footpath construction but the acqui- Michael Hegarty on the timescale for the tion for that funding would be sought. sition of property would also be required Senior executive engineer for roads Dave developments, the engineer began that in the area and would be time-consuming. Clarke had circulated details of seven some were simply at the design and plan- Long wait The Summerfield Cross funding was only schemes totalling in excess of €300,000 ning stage with others poised for con- Cllr Mary Linehan-Foley, while welcoming for design and planning as was greenway earmarked for the east Cork region. The struction. the funding, noted that the schemes were related grant, with the hope that the NTA programme comprised five schemes for traceable to adopted motions that had lin- would subsequently fund "high quality" Youghal, one or Ladysbridge and two for The construction works, he signalled, gered in the system for up to two proposals. Midleton. The engineer said it presented included €50,000 worth of schemes at decades. an opportunity to get projects that had "various locations" in Youghal and a Midleton road grant: been under consideration, from a 'needs €20,000 project in Ladysbridge. Those The footpath plans for Youghal's Quarry In a separate initiative, Mr Clarke list to real schemes". largely involved replacing defective foot- Road was a prime example of a long- announced an update on planned repair paths and providing dished footpaths awaited remedy, while she exemplified works on the R626 road from the Midleton Cllr Susan McCarthy noted there was where needed at junctions. improvement works to be conducted at relief road towards the Educate Together "quite a lot for Youghal" and presumed the junction of St Raphael's and South school. The "road reconstruction", this was due to the Midleton area having He would expect such modifications to Abbey NS in Youghal as another project stretching about 300 metres from previously benefited more substantially occur over the next six months, Covid-19 that looked set to be protracted following Avoncore to Elsinore Rise, had been allo- from other funding schemes. Mr Clarke restrictions permitting. The council would the €65,000 'consultancy' grant. cated a budget of €200,000 from Special confirmed this as being so, with the be "inviting quotations locally" as it broke Mr Clarke then clarified that the majority Development contributions. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Midleton CBS - House Funding of over €4 million granted for the development of Youghal Build Project Lima Public Library - David Stanton Following a sponsored run/walk by our work is continuing on the House Build Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, project that I am certain will have long- 5th year students and school donations, Project for a family in need in Lima, Peru. has welcomed the announcement by the lasting benefits for Youghal and the sur- Minister for Rural and Community rounding area. The development of a new Development, Heather Humphreys TD, local public library will see the creation of that Youghal will receive Rural a modern facility in the town which will Regeneration and Development Fund provide for a variety of activities including funding of €4,048,511 for the develop- hot desking and remote learning. ment of a new public library as part of "We have seen considerable Government the Government's 'Our Rural Future' poli- investment in Youghal in the past number cy. of years with funding made available for This funding will provide for a new, mod- the Youghal Waste Water Treatment ern, fully resourced library to be housed Plant, Clock Tower refurbishment, her- in a disused building on North Main Street itage works, Youghal Boardwalk and in Youghal town centre. Such a project Pontoon. Such funding has only served to will ensure the provision of remote learn- further boost Youghal's tourism product ing resources in the town and will further through the continued development of the contribute towards the regeneration and Midleton to Youghal (MY) Greenway and improvement of the local streetscape. the hosting of the Ironman event which is Speaking upon confirmation of the fund- scheduled to recommence this August ing, David Stanton said: "I am delighted to after last year's unfortunate cancellation learn that such a substantial funding allo- due to restrictions", concluded David cation has been secured by Cork County Stanton. Council towards the cost of developing a Cycle Against Suicide working with local communities to prioritise mental health support Increased stress, anxiety and depression are all side-effects of Covid-19. For some people this translates to feelings of hope- lessness, despair and for some suicidal thoughts. Cycle Against Suicide are call- ing on communities to prioritise peer to peer support as a means to identify and May Sunday Art Trail: May 1-9th in help those who may be vulnerable. Cycle Against Suicide is working to priori- Glenbower Wood, Killeagh tise mental health support by training mental health support 'Buddies' into com- Covid restrictions inspire a fresh Themes emerging in the 10 installations munities across Ireland. The Cycle approach to a traditional festival. range from playfully distorting the view- Against Suicide 'Community Buddy' pro- to create a valuable group of skilled and er's perception, to raising awareness of gramme trains and equips participants knowledgeable 'Buddies' who can pro- Killeagh's May Sunday Festival began waste generation, to the juxtaposition of with practical, hands-on skills and knowl- vide support to people in your community. nearly 200 years ago, but in 2021 it will be domestic or man-made objects with the edge they need to deliver local support to Further details are available at: celebrated like never before. Despite the natural environment. While these main those in mental health distress. www.cycleagainstsuicide.com challenges imposed by a pandemic, the works will be installed for nine days, a According to Cycle Against Suicide CEO, If your community has been affected by May Sunday Festival is determined to cel- pop-up exhibition of two-dimensional Caroline Lafferty 'communities are in a suicide and you want Cycle Against ebrate Killeagh's creativity, history and work by local artists will take place on powerful position to mobilise themselves Suicide to help, please contact us by ecology. Local non-profit Greywood Arts May Sunday (May 2nd), along with a in support of the individuals who maybe email [email protected] has returned the festival to its roots in promenade performance (at a distance) struggling. Research shows that the If you or someone you know is struggling, Glenbower Wood this year, where they by Tom Campbell and Noelle O'Reagan - greatest impact is made when support is information about where you can get help are orchestrating an art trail showcasing a duo most notably seen on Britain's Got provided locally by people and organisa- for mental health issues, please visit artists from Cork and works made by Talent. On Sunday May 9th, the festival tions who are part of the communities https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/hel community groups. This outdoor celebra- comes to a close with a litter-pick organ- they service'. p-in-your-area-2/ tion of place can be experienced at a safe ised by Glenbower Wood and Lake. For individuals who would like to nomi- social distance by visitors to the wood nate their local clubs or associations and Further supports are available on May 1-9th. The 6th class students at St. Fergal's NS support the training of a Buddy for their www.cycleagainstsuicide.com are working with Aoife Banville to create community, Cycle Against Suicide invite Cycle Against Suicide in a volunteer There will be opportunities for the com- two follies from recycled materials - turn- you our join their virtual cycle 'Share the based national suicide awareness/pre- munity to get involved in the art-making ing waste into beautiful works of art. The Load on the Road'. By joining this 670km vention charity. If you would like to get through online workshops and tutorials. Monday Club active retired group have virtual cycle from April 24th to May 31st, involved with our work, please email: Villagers are invited to mine their recy- been invited to get in on the fun, and the you will be helping Cycle Against Suicide [email protected] cling bins for materials to make chimes tutorial is available on the festival web- and garlands to contribute to artist Aoife site: MaySunday.ie for anyone who would Bonenfant says "We hope the art trail will traditional Bealtaine or May Day celebra- Banville's Folly Project. A willow lantern like to take part. offer a bright spot on the horizon after a tions. Glenbower, the ancient native making workshop with Caoimhe Dunn will difficult year. We're eager to engage with woodland that was private for centuries, yield luminous creations that nod to the The artists creating installations are: Aoife art in physical spaces and feel a cultural is now partially owned by the community traditional torch light procession. Families Banville (Shanagarry), Sarah Buckley event like this has an invaluable impact and managed by the voluntary can make their own make their own May (Mallow), Natasha Burke (Cork), Martha for our community." Glenbower Wood & Lake committee. Bushes in the virtual company of others, Cashman (Youghal/Cork), Jaki Coffey The Art Trail is presented by Greywood guided by artist Lisa Cliffe. And on (Castlemartyr), Richard Forrest The first Sunday in May has been Arts with support from Glenbower Wood Thursday April 28th, a workshop marking (Youghal), Rob Ireson (Whitegate), Killeagh's festival day since the de Capell & Lake Ltd. and Cork County Council. Poetry Day Ireland will lead to the cre- Danny McCarthy (Midleton), and Rob Brooke family opened their estate to the MaySunday.ie ation of a "poem-tree" in the wood. Monaghan (Cork). villagers for music and dancing in the Contact: Jessica Bonenfant 083 845 Greywood Art's artistic director Jessica 1830s. This date is very likely linked to 1750, [email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 - Tony Harpur’s Historical Tales - Bare ruined churches scattered about the country… Easter is one of the highlights of the process accelerated with the arrival of the usually had glass, but it was expensive. is possible that some priests at the time Church year, along with Christmas. Even Anglo-Normans from 1170 to 1200. Older The glass wasn't necessarily stained glass kept their tithes (church tax) inside the those people who normally don't bother churches were usually built of wood but the but plain glass to admit light. The principal churches because they had nowhere else with church, will usually flock to their local trend towards stone churches was already window was at the east end to light the to store the grain! church to participate in the dramatic cere- underway in Ireland. altar and it too was narrow and glazed. monies associated with the Passion, Death Sadly, these churches fell into ruin or were and Resurrection of Christ. Sadly, this year, Built of local whitish grey limestone they The nave where the congregation stood despoiled during and after the as last year (2020) the Covid-19 pandemic are very small measuring at most 20 feet (there were no seats) had a bare earthen Reformation. Few were put back into use put a stop to that, hopefully temporarily. across and about 40 to 50 feet from east to or, if lucky, stone floor. There were bench- by the Reformed Church. Ballinacurra, just Our churches were closed to public con- west. Basically each is an oblong box with es set against the side walls for the elderly, south of Midleton, is an example of a build- gregational services by government order. gables at east and west ends and without a infirm and pregnant women (hence the ing in ruins in 1615 but refurbished in the Hopefully as the vaccine programme is tower. Compared with medieval churches phrase 'the weakest to the wall'). The east years after by the addition of larger win- rolled out, we will be able to gather again in in England, Wales, or Brittany, they are end was separated from the nave by an dows on the south wall to allow the clergy- our local churches for worship. remarkably small and virtually featureless open screen. This was the chancel which man to read the Book of Common Prayer and can claim almost no details of architec- was reserved for the clergy. The screen and the Bible during services. But even it There is a group of churches that remains tural distinction. Their size indicates two was of painted wood with a crucifix above was abandoned in favour of Sir St John permanently closed to regular worship. things, namely the overall low population flanked by figures of Our Lady and St John. Brodrick's new church in Midleton from the These are the bare, sometimes ivy-clothed, density in medieval Ireland and the often A lucky church had sculptures figures but 1660s. The early 1600s Protestant church- ruined stone medieval parish churches very small size of the parishes. It is likely they could easily have been painted on es of Kilcredan (near Ballymacoda) and scattered throughout the countryside, usu- that there was infrequent attendance at boards. There was also supposed to be an Ightermurragh (near Ladysbridge) were ally with a small graveyard attached. Mass. But there was also a question of image of the patron saint of the church for surveyed in the 1830s by the architect Sometimes only the graveyard survives to resources. A church was an expensive veneration too. Set into the south wall by James Pain. He depicted them as looking mark the site of a medieval church, the building to construct and decorate and usu- the altar there was usually an aumbry, or remarkably similar to the medieval church- stones from the ruins having been recycled ally the local landowner contributed 'cupboard' for the sacred vessels during es described above, but with somewhat into other buildings nearby, since ruins towards the expense. Indeed, it cannot be Mass, and a piscina, or drain for washing larger windows, and I suspect they were made excellent quarries for local people. certain if all churches had a bell - it may out the chalice and paten after Mass. very plain inside. And the fact that such buildings ended up have been too expensive for some parish- as quarries tells us something - they were es. A synod held in Limerick 1453 for the The next time you look at a ruined in ruins a long time ago. province of Cashel (Munster) demanded medieval parish church in rural Ireland, get When we look at these churches we must that churches be kept in good repair and out your mental paintbrush and bring it to We are fortunate that two ancient churches get rid of the grey limestone exterior. that they should not be used for storing life again. survive intact in East Cork - the Cathedral Usually the church was given a lime render grain (these buildings did look like barns). It of Cloyne and St Mary's Collegiate Church (plaster) on the outside to prevent rainwa- in Youghal. Both, especially Cloyne, have ter penetrating the walls and loosening the been the subject of 19th century restoration lime mortar. This render was normally East Cork News & Advertiser but in Youghal the roof of the nave is an colour washed - whitewashed or some astonishing, and especially rare, survival in shade of yellow or sienna depending on Ireland - it dates from the mid to late 1200s! the minerals in the burnt limestone. So the It seems that the only other comparable first thing you noticed was the colour. Upcoming Publication Dates roof of that age and scale in Ireland is the Perhaps there was a painting on the exteri- roof over the nave of St Patrick's Cathedral or wall such as those I saw in Switzerland. in Dublin which now hidden by a 19th cen- The roof usually ran in an unbroken line May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd tury timber vault masquerading as a stone from east to west and was either thatched vault. (which had to be replaced every 20 years email:[email protected] or so), or covered with wooden shingles, or, Other large churches in East Cork and if the parish was lucky, slated. West Waterford are also in ruins. New Cork special school welcome but Ballyoughtera in Castlemartyr is a phenom- The door on these churches was normally enally long and narrow church, expanded on the south wall, near but not at the west increased special school capacity still by adding to both ends rather than adding end. There is a suggestion that the west aisles on either side of the building. end was actually divided off to create an needed in the East Cork area - David Stanton Ardmore Cathedral is, a very small cathe- apartment for the resident priest (usually a Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, school places in the wider Cork area cou- dral with a unique sculpture programme on curate, not always the Rector or parish has welcomed confirmation from the pled with the lack of local capacity has the west gable. It resembles a parish priest, who might have several parishes to Department of Education that a new spe- seen families in East Cork travelling to church given its small size. The chancel or care for). The door was where the cial school and increased capacity will be Cork or further afield in order to secure a east end probably marks the size of the Sacrament of Baptism began, where mar- created for the Cork area but has reiterat- place for their child. original stone church and the nave from the riages were conducted (if done in church, ed that a similar expansion is needed in 1100s was added to the west with further which was not always the case) and where the East Cork area to cater for the needs "The creation of additional special school embellishments on the south side from churching of women after childbirth took of local children. capacity is greatly needed in East Cork 1300s. place. and I continue to raise the possibility of David Stanton said: "The Department of establishing a new local special school Far more numerous are the smaller and Inside the church was a compartmented Education has announced that a new with the Ministers in the Department of much simpler ruins such as that in space. The west end being closed off by a special school will in the Carrigaline area Education. I have asked Department offi- Churchtown North (beside the N25 just partition to conceal the priest's apartment will see 48 places special school places cials to examine the possibility of devel- east of Midleton) and Garryvoe. These are and the sacristy. The internal walls were created while a change in the designation oping a school in a central point in the the models I will refer to in this article, but given a smooth coat of lime plaster, and of St. Mary's Special School, area and have suggested sites which the points made will apply to almost all painted with religious scenes. The timber Rochestown, will see a further 12 new may be suitable to progress such a proj- churches of that era and type. The first roof was open to view from below. A places become available. ect. The Department has assured me that question to answer is: when were they wealthy parish might paint the roof timbers, every effort is being made to increase built? The sparse architectural details sug- but whitewash would suffice to lighten the "I am certain that the creation of 60 addi- capacity in East Cork and its assessment gest that they date to the 1400s, but may interior. And that interior was dark - the win- tional special school places in the Cork of potential new school sites remains actually contain rubble stone from a centu- dows were usually narrow slit admitting a area will be very welcome news ahead of ongoing in its evaluation of the proposal", ry or two earlier. Parishes were only being tiny amount of light. The problem was the the 2021/2022 school year in September. concluded David Stanton. organised in the late 1100s and the cost of the glass in the windows - and they However, the strong demand for special email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Midleton GAA, Ladies AGHADA CAMOGIE Football and Camogie Club Aghada Camogie - Return to Train Membership RE: Coaches Committee Aghada Camogie Club are getting pre- Members, MNA Programme Adult, CORK GAA WEBINAR TO HELP PLAY- Plan 'Healthy Ireland Men'. pared for the return to Pod training for Supporters ETC €10 - (U8 - €35) - (U18 - ERS & PARENTS GET BACK TO GAA ALL U8-U18 Players in Rostellan on €55) and (Over 18s - €65) ACTIVITIES Junior Infants Boys Pre-Registration Wednesday 28th of April at 6pm. As this With underage GAA activity now just days The ongoing Govid-19 government is our clubs 10th anniversary we are link- Aghada Club Shop away, Cork GAA are reaching out to restrictions has meant that the most ing in with All Team managers for each With the Club Shop out of bounds to give coaches, child/youth players and their important boy's team in the club, the new age groups to contact parents over the that personal visit to make your purchase, parents to provide practical advice on Fé6 Junior Infants Boys, haven't been coming week to be part of this great cele- we would like to encourage you to visit supporting players return to their local able to commence their GAA training yet. bration. It is important to remind parents, the online link to avail of Sport wear with GAA clubs. The webinar will focus on per- We hope that once the restrictions are lift- supporters and mentors that our priority the ALL important Aghada Crest sonal development and adopting a posi- ed, this group will join all their teammates remains the ongoing health and safety of https://www.oneills.com/shop-by- tive outlook in life and sport. in Midleton GAA Club on the training ALL involved in our sport. We are con- team/gaa/ireland/aghada-gaa.html The webinar will be held on Friday 23rd fields. We also hope that official Club reg- scious of managing the potential risk Best wishes to Ger O' Brien and Jennifer April, 8pm - 8.45pm istration will take place when restrictions associated with returning to play and on Lewis who are looking forward to the "Importance of Return to Sport" -Fitter allow. In the meantime, if any parents of the need to minimise engagement/con- GRAND Reopening of Club Shop in Body, Fitter Mind" Junior Infant Boys wish to submit their tacts during training sessions. Aghada Rostellan when restrictions are lifted. details including name/ number/ email, Camogie Club found the Meet and Greet Foróige Careers Seminars they can do so to our Juvenile Secretary personal Registration Night a brilliant suc- Aghada GAA Club Lotto Career Coaching Clinics will allow young Michael Carroll at secretarybng.midle- cessover the years, as it gave the very We would appreciate if Aghada Camogie people to ask mentors questions about [email protected] or to 086-8362218. important one to one encouraging link to supporters would purchase Aghada GAA professions they may be considering for get NEW Families involved in Aghada Weekly Lotto to show our appreciation for the future. Many young people have Condolences Camogie Club on and off the field of play. the magnificent facilities that we avail of missed out on work experience and will Midleton GAA would like to offer our con- This year all this is changed and All in the coming weeks, to promote our be considering different subjects that will dolences to Mark and the wider Aghada Players Mentors MUST sign up game to the girls in our community. guide their career choices. The aim of the Hennessy family on the recent passing of online for membership and will help in the Clinic is to demonstrate that career paths Mark's father Patrick (Pad). Pad is very important contact RE: subscriptions, Rebel Bounty Draw can vary and to allow young people an remembered fondly in Midleton GAA, in online payments, stream lined communi- John Motherway Co-ordinator of The opportunity to hear different professional part, for his regular attendance at his cations event/team management health Rebel Bounty Draw and Aghada GAA experiences from the same field. Real grandson Leo's matches. (COVID) Questionnaire and attendance Club President would like to thank all stories in an interactive platform that will recording. those who supported same to help with inform, encourage and inspire. See Cumann Luthchleas Gael Mhainistir na ACCESS to this NEW SYSTEM can be the funds for County and Club facilities. attached poster for more information. You Corann would also like to express our done by clicking on www.foireann.ie The next draw is on 29th of April. can register through Eventbrite @ sympathies to the family of John (John Membership for 2021 :ALL Social https://foroigecareers.eventbrite.com Joe) Kirby, Glounaphooka, Caheragh Co. Kerry who passed away in the last few Engaging Men Webinar Series: Why days. John Joe was the brother of our for- Men's Health? mer Runai Tim Kirby. You are invited to the first in a series of webinars focused on Engaging Men. The Cumann Luthchleas Gael Mhainistir na Why Men's Health? webinar takes place Corann would also like to express our on the 29th April from 12.00 - 13.00. HSE sympathies to the O'Farrell/O'Neill fami- Health and Wellbeing, together with the lies on the sad passing of Nora May Men's Health Forum in Ireland, the Men's O'Neill, Ardmore. Nora May was born and Development Network and the Men's raised over the butcher's shop on the Health Research Centre in IT Carlow will Main Street before moving to Ardmore host this series of webinars which will following her marriage to Edward. bring you expert insights about the work and learning from the delivery to date of Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha the HSE National Men's Health Action DUNGOURNEY GAA Virtual 5K great community spirit and this really The club would like to thank everbody came to the fore on the Easter weekend who took part in our recent Virtual 5K when so many people got behind us for fundraiser ,it was a great success . this event. Thanks to all the people who organised Thanks again. and participated in the walk and to all the people who donated money on the Lotto Stafford Sisters Involved with Aghada Camogie Club during the 10 years - Cathy gofundme page .....we raised just over The lotto is being re jigged from 3 num- (Mother) was on first committee as Children's Officer. 15000 euro and this will go into the proj- bers to 4 numbers commitee members ects being undertaken at the moment. are currently contacting all those in the Thanks also to the point to point commi- draw for that extra "magic "number. tee for their cheque of 5000 euros it's great to see all the local groups in the CLUB MAIN SPONSORS EAST CORK community supporting each other. CRANE HIRE AND RIGNEY BROTH- We are lucky in Dungourney to have ERS GARAGE.

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Upcoming Publication Dates Aghada GAA Facilities have been made available for MANY events, marathons, Cul Camps, training etc but on the 28th of April 2021 Aghada Camogie Club will May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd celebrate their 10th Anniversary in using the Magnificent facilities to promote our game to the girls in the community. All Aboard for the 2021 Success of Club - Many Thanks to everyone that has helped to make it happen. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Over €4.5 million secured for Cork County projects in the Rural Regeneration Fund Cork County Council has secured fund- and transform rural economies. ing to the value of €4,822,511 for two projects in the Government's Rural Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Regeneration and Development Fund Linehan Foley warmly welcomed the news (RRDF). saying, "These two projects will provide a fantastic Youghal has received one of the highest boost for the communities of Youghal and funding allocations at €4,048,511 with Cork Ballydesmond. As a long-time campaigner County Council providing an additional and former member of the Council's library €449,835, for a new town library. A collec- committee, I was always aware of the tion of derelict buildings on North Main potential for a successful funding Street will be renovated and extended to announcement considering the Council's create a modern and fully restored library. long-term plan for a new town library and The new library will reinvigorate the town calibre of Cork County Council's applica- centre and provide essential community tions. The people of Youghal, will welcome facilities and services, including remote a longed-for permanent library and learning resources and an accessible pub- Ballydesmond is set to see a new town lic space in the town for residents and visi- vista. We have two very positive projects tors. ahead and I look forward to seeing both progress." Ballydesmond is also set to benefit with funding of €774,000 secured, which will be Chief Executive of Cork County Council, supplemented by the Council to a total Tim Lucey went on to say, project cost of €860,000. These monies "These successful projects will play an will be focused on improvement works for important role in Cork County Council's the town centre, including key village cen- continued focus toward supporting eco- tre developments such as enhanced nomic and social growth across county streetscapes, walkways and park areas. towns. Each town will be able to take full A key component of Project Ireland 2040, advantage of their unique potential, an the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and approach which forms part of Cork County Development Fund sets out to support the Council's wider Town Framework Plans rejuvenation of communities, job creation and provide excellent local amenities." County Cork Businesses invited to apply for Outdoor Dining Scheme Cork County Council is inviting applications "The Outdoor Dining Enhancement from tourism and hospitality businesses Scheme will offer support to local tourism across the county, under the new Outdoor and hospitality businesses toward the Dining Enhancement Investment Scheme. costs of upgrading premises, weather- The €17million nationwide scheme from proofing and the equipment needed to pro- Fáilte Ireland for outdoor dining aims to vide additional outdoor capacity. Cork support the tourism and hospitality sector County Council will also investigate the and help businesses to flexibly meet con- opportunities available under Part Two of sumer demand. the scheme in terms of developing perma- nent outdoor dining spaces. We will build County Cork businesses can now apply for upon the public realm improvements rolled grants of up to €4,000 under the "Outdoor out under the Council's Project ACT, rein- Seating & Accessories for Tourism & vigorating our local economies and places, Hospitality Businesses" strand of the supporting business, promoting employ- scheme, which will support the cost of ment, rural regeneration and economic equipment to provide additional outdoor recovery for the county." seating and facilitate businesses to increase their outdoor dining capacity for Individual tourism and hospitality business- the summer of 2021. es where food is sold for consumption on the premises including hotels, attractions, Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Mary cafes, restaurants, and pubs are invited to Linehan Foley welcomed the scheme, say- apply for funding. Costs for outdoor tables, ing, umbrellas, electric heaters, screens/wind- "This scheme allows Cork County Council breaks and outdoor plant stands will be to continue to develop and re-imagine out- covered under the Scheme. Expenditure door public dining spaces in towns centres, must be incurred between April 1st, 2020 much like those we see in many European and September 30th, 2021. cities. The Outdoor Dining Scheme will benefit locals, allowing businesses to offer Applications for the Outdoor Seating & safe year-round dining experiences in line Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality with public health guidelines, and will be an added attraction for visitors when our Business Scheme can be made online at tourism sector fully re-opens. I encourage www.YourCouncil.ie. Cork County Council all eligible businesses to avail of the has established a dedicated helpline on scheme." (021) 4208000 and email at outdoor- Chief Executive of Cork County Council, [email protected] Tim Lucey, added, email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 CHURCHVILLA FC LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE & LOTTO Churchvilla FC has been busy during the team dugouts; an Astro Turf pitch and most recent lockdown preparing their new additional changing rooms with showers website and weekly lotto. The first draw and toilets. As ever, the club is very much for the new lotto will take place on reliant on sponsorship and fundraising Wednesday April 28th and tickets can be efforts to bring these plans to fruition. bought online on the club's website Churchvilla FC have had excellent sup- www.churchvillafc.ie port from local businesses to date and most recently from Trawler Boyz The club has seen a steady increase in Ballycotton, Simon Kelly Solicitors, Cully members across all ages over the last & Sully and East Cork Cabs. This support Churchvilla FC U16 with coaches Mark Lennon and Peter Gilroy few years. Current players come from is greatly appreciated and shows the Ballycotton, Churchtown South, importance of Churchvilla FC in the local KILLEAGH GAA Ballycroneen, Shanagarry, Garryvoe, communities. Fiona, proprietor of Trawler Cloyne Ballinacurra, Garryvoe, Boyz said: "We are delighted to support REBELS' BOUNTY APRIL of this week's draw. The €30 Lucky Dip Ladysbridge and Castlemartyr. The club Churchvilla FC. My three boys have been The April draw in the 12-draw Rebels winners drawn were Jonna Cogan & coaches are outstanding, especially dur- involved in the club from an early age and Bounty will take place on Thursday April Jerry Kelleher while the €30 voucher for ing the Level 5 restrictions at the end of two currently still play. Churchvilla has 29th in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Uncle Sam's was won by Kate Foley & last year. They went above and beyond to always been a club close to our hearts." There is €25,000 up for grabs as first the €30 voucher for East Cork Oil, ensure the safety of all their teams, while Club chairman Fred Wenham has been prize and there are 30 prizes up for grabs Burgess was won by Ted O'Brien. This continuing with weekly or bi-weekly ses- so impressed with the players, coaches, on the night worth nearly €40,000 in total. week's Jackpot will be a well worth win- sions. officers and parents over the past year Just to note, you will not be able to pur- ning €6,400. Trying to train underage soccer whilst during these difficult Covid times. "As is chase a ticket for the rest of 2021, but Our Lotto Tickets are also available local- ensuring training is non-contact was not often the case with adverse scenarios, Autumn/Winter time, tickets for 2022 will ly in O'Neill's Londis (near the front door), an easy feat, but they all continued with people have really pulled together and be on sale if you wish to purchase a tick- Ahern's Centra (near the Deli), Burgess their usual enthusiasm and positivity. stepped up with both creativity and deter- et in advance. Service Station (near the back door), Online strength and conditioning classes mination to find ways to keep club mem- Also on the night, we will see the Cork Fitzgibbon's Garage, Vibez Salon & Tom were also offered to players to maintain bers connected and indeed the wider County Championship Draws for 2021. Kelly's Butchers, Killeagh. Please fitness, motivate players, and comply with community. Team sports are so important We will be in the Senior 'A' Hurling Support Local Businesses as much as further government guidelines. We are not only for our general health benefits Championship draw on the night and will possible! always eager to add new coaches to the but also for social interaction, psycholog- be something to look forward to for the But, if you cannot get to the local busi- club; please let the club know if you are ical benefits and camaraderie. A return to summer. nesses during the week and you wish to interested in getting involved or helping proper training can't come soon enough Both these draws will be on the Irish enter the draw online, you can buy tickets out. for some and as a club we look forward to Examiner Social Media Channels. up to 8:15pm on Tuesday evening at welcoming everyone back and also new Championship starting dates have to be https://bit.ly/Killeagh! Remember, no Due to Covid 19, Churchvilla FC has had members wishing to join." confirmed by the County Board but have queues, no delays, the Killeagh GAA an increase in club officers as Covid offi- You can enter the lotto on www.churchvil- been scheduled to start in September by Online Lotto is always a great and easy cials. These officers along with the coach- lafc.ie or via the Clubforce app (available Croke Park. way to Play!! es have ensured safe and healthy play on the play store & apple store). The We thank you in advance for your support and are much appreciated members of options to buy lotto entries are as follows: MEMBERSHIP as we meet our financial commitments on the club. 50 weekly draws + 10 free for €100; 25 With our juvenile players returning to a monthly basis. Every €2 helps a major The lotto is being launched to raise much weekly + 5 free for €50; 10 weekly +2 free training in the pitch next week, it's time to part in the running of your club. And don't needed funds to bring the grounds and €20; 5 weekly +1 free €10; 3 entries in 1 pay for membership for 2021 (thanks to forget to share our Social Media posts too facilities up to the standard that the play- week €5. The annual ticket ensures that our adult players and Silver and Gold to let more people know about our great ers, coaches and club officers need and you have an entry for well over a year, 60 Supporter Direct Debits who have already Lotto! Remember, Money Spent Local deserve. Churchvilla FC currently lease possibilities of winning up to €15000. paid for 2021). This year, we are encour- Stays Local! two pitches, one in Kilboy and the other in New members are always welcome, aging all families and individual members Ballyduff. The club has ambitious plans to please contact the club through the web- (players and non-players) to pay online if KILLEAGH GAA GOLF SOCIETY: upgrade current facilities, including new site. possible, on the returntoplay.gaa.ie web- Unfortunately, from our Golf Society's site. If you / your children used this site in point of view, it will be a further few weeks 2020, this is what you need to do. before we can run a competition if Golf On the returntoplay.gaa.ie site, log on Ireland use the same protocol when using your 2020 details. Go to reopening last May & June (it was 6 Membership - Killeagh GAA - Register weeks before Societies could have Now - check your details are correct - played - July). We still await the confirma- select the appropriate membership type tion of the protocol from Golf Ireland. for you - Register - (those paying Family Hopefully, we will be able to give out a or Silver or Gold membership please add schedule of events for 2021 over the all family members) - pay by card and you coming weeks but there will be some will get an instant receipt. events that will need some changing of If you haven't already used dates, which are being worked on in the returntoplay.gaa.ie, you will need to background pending on relevant Register as a New User (you need a valid Government Announcements. We will email address). Click the validation link advise of a new schedule at a later date. you get by email, then follow the steps to Our Annual three-day Killeagh GAA Golf add all relevant details. Make sure you Classic is scheduled from Thursday July choose Killeagh GAA as your club. Then 8th to Saturday July 10th at West Register Now and follow the steps out- Waterford Golf Club. If you are interested lined above. in playing in the three-day extravaganza, We will alternatively take cash or cheques the good advice is to contact Ray at the pitch when training resumes, but to Rochford ASAP to get your optimum help us to reduce handling of money, we timeslot. Fred and family with Trawler Boyz strongly encourage online payment - it's If you are interested in joining the Killeagh easier for us and also for you. GAA Golf Society for their variety of trips LOTTO UPDATE: away & outings for 2021, give Ray East Cork News & Advertiser JACKPOT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING! Rochford a call or a text on 087-2330054. The latest Lotto club draw was worth ALSO... Remember, stay tuned to our Upcoming Publication Dates €6,200 and took place on Tuesday April social media channels on Facebook 13th. The numbers drawn on the night 'Killeagh GAA' or Twitter @KilleaghGAA May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd were 3, 10, 24 & 32. There was no winner for further up to date information on club. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Youghal GAA News Zoom Bingo be paid/registered before training on April Youghal Gaa have launched forthnightly 26th. This can be completed on our web- zoom bingo. Our first bingo night took site www.youghalgaa.ie We ask that this place on Friday the 9th April. Results is paid by the 25th. Please note it's a strict from the night are as follows; no pay no play policy! Game1:1 line - Olivia Horgan €40; 2 Line New members - always welcome and any - Ursula Nicholson €60; Full House - Alan child who has started primary school is Long €150 eligible to play. Game2:1 Line - Kate O'Brien €40; 2 Line Further details about returning to play - Tirna Butler €60; Full House - Alison and training schedule will follow at a later Lawler €150 date! Game3:1 Line - Fiona Foley €40; 2 Line - Any questions/assistance required Finnuala Doyle €60; Full house - Bridget please contact Club Officers. Go Raibh Bothryl €150 Maith Agat. Spot Prizes: €20 voucher Twomey's Butchers - Ber Dillon. Monthly Lotto Sideline to 5k Youghal Camogie Ticket Youghal Gaa - Maura Joyce. 6 A huge thank you to everyone who sup- month Youghal GAA Gym membership - ported the club in our virtual sideline to 5k Claire Murphy program and virtual 5k run. Inch Rovers Thanks to everyone who supported us Well done to all on reaching this goal! You and congratulations to all the winners. smashed it! Underage Players Back Training on Jersey Updates: Our next Bingo night is Friday 23rd 8pm Week Commencing April 26th You may recall our recent jersey design and books are available now on Inch Rovers are preparing to return to competition to design jerseys for our u12 www.youghalgaa.ie play and we are looking forward to getting and u14 teams. These jerseys have now back on grass and playing football again. been ordered and the two winners of the Lotto Results 5th April 2021 All going well, our underage players (up competition Avaleigh Murphy (u8) and 3, 11, 15, 28 - No Winner Jackpot €5750 to 18 years) will be back safely training in Hannah Casey (u11) will soon have a jer- 4 X €40 Cash S Celusta,M T Bulman,T pods as per the GAA and Covid guide- sey of their own design to keep. We Walsh, C O Mahony. 1 x €40Voucher lines from next week onwards. More would like to thank our sponsors GE Crowleys Garage Sinead Philips. Sellers information is available on our Facebook Healthcare, Youghal Credit Union, Prize K Coady on training days and allocated time slots Colette Barry Photography and Jason Play online now or in local Outlets! for each of the groups. Your coach will Murphy for their sponsorship of these jer- also be in touch. All new players are very seys. Returning to Play welcome. Please contact Sheila We are all looking forward to getting back Dennehy (086 409 6735) for the contact We are delighted to announce that we on the pitch and from the recent details of your relevant team manager. have also secured another two sets of Government announcement we hope to Lidl sponsored jerseys through the Lidl return to training pods on April 26th for all In the meantime, our u11s and u12s con- Plus App initiative. We had 105 complet- juvenile members. tinue to train online with Áine Power's fit- ed books submitted on our behalf by clos- In preparation for this all children need to ness class on Monday and Thursday ing time on April 11th. Thank you for your evenings. Any girls that wish to join, or try generous support with this. It was fantas- out football are more than welcome and tic to see the club players, other members can contact the coach, David Barry on and families get involved to make this 087 8123352. happen. Thanks too to Lidl for its spon- sorship and support of ladies football. Manager for the U14 Team We are currently looking for a manager Easter Competition Winners: for our u14 team to work with the existing We ran two competitions for members team coaches. Anybody interested in over the Easter break. hearing more details about this or who Competition 1: Name the 1984 Team - would like to put their name forward, First Inch Rovers Ladies Team please contact Tomas Goggin, Sheila Congratulations to our first place winner - Lotto cheque presentation Dennehy or any member of the commit- Zara Murphy (u10) and to our second tee for a chat. Declan Hennessy of Youghal GAA presenting a cheque for €1250 to our most recent winner place winner -James Maunsell. of the weekly lotto Anne Holland also present are Angeline Murphy seller of the winning Inch Rovers is offering reduced member- ticket Pat Holland and Stephen Twomey Club Chairman. Congratulations Anne and enjoy Competition 2: X The Ball ship rates for 2021 - Please Register Now your winnings. Congratulations to our first place winner - 2021 registrations can be made online Ailise Barry (u16) and to our second place Some participants looking good in our cool t shirts! 10k next? through the LGFA's portal- winner Aoibhinn McGrath (U11). It cer- www.foireann.ie tainly was a challenging photo. We had some very close guesses! It was Orla The registration for 2020 is valid until Finn of the Cork Seniors in the magnifi- June 2021 but you can now register for cent shot. Thank you to Peter O'Leary, 2021. We are requesting members regis- Cork PRO for supplying the photo. ter as soon as possible. When registering ensure you select the Trip Down Memory Lane: correct membership type. Each type has Willie O'Mahony at O'Mahony Digital has a descriptive header that outlines what been recording and taking photos for Inch the membership type is and what it cov- Rovers Club over the years. He has put ers. There is a family option also which a series of memory footage together. We will allow you to register two girls under are going to air one compilation per week the age of 18 and one non playing adult. over the coming weeks for you to enjoy If you wish to register additional children on our Club Facebook page. If anyone simply contact [email protected] wants to order DVDs, videos or content and we will arrange the registration of the downloaded onto a USB stick (playable additional children at a reduced rate. on your computer or can be cast to your When you are paying your membership TV to watch), please email Willie directly you will be redirected to the Stripe pay- @ [email protected] for more ment platform which is a secure payment details. processing system. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Oliver Parsons Tullylease book is a Ballinacurra GAA gem of a read Ballinacurra GAA Club would like to His in-depth knowledge of the GAA is More than ten years ago an Englishman Coghlan who finished 4th in that Olympic extend our deepest sympathy to Betty, unrivalled. Peter Duhig an athlete himself was fasci- final and who later won the world 5,000m Suzanne, Noelle and the extended His proudest moment with Ballinacurra nated when he read the best selling book gold medal in Helsinki in 1983. John Parsons family on the passing of their GAA was the winning of the County "The Perfect Distance" a publication Treacy double world x country champion, beloved Oliver. Hurling Final in 2009. He stood in front telling the rivalry of top milled distance and Olympic marathon silver medalist in Oliver was a true GAA man who gave his of the villagers that night with the biggest runners Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett. Los Angeles in 1984. Frank 0'Mara world heart and soul to Ballinacurra GAA Club. smile on his face as he led the players indoor champion, Ray Flynn who still When you talk about Ballinacurra GAA and selectors through the village for cele- Both holders of world mile record at holds the Irish record for the mile and you have to have a story that includes brations that went on for many days. He one stage. Both took gold medals at the finally Liam 0'Brien, who he coached Oliver. could be heard singing the Irish Rover Moscow Olympics. Ovett in the 800m and when he was in Midleton and subse- Oliver started with Ballinacurra GAA as a into the early hours of the morning. Coe in the 1,500. The book devoted quently won 11 senior steeplechase titles player and went on to be Chairman, His loss will be felt not only by the people seven pages to the friendship of Fr Liam and reached the semi finals of the event Secretary, Treasurer and Selector to of Ballinacurra and Ballinacurra GAA, but Kelleher with Steve Ovett. Ovett ran his at the Los Angeles in 1984. name but a few of the roles that he filled. by the wider GAA community. first ever 5,000m on the 7/7/77 on a grass He gave a lifetime of service to A true gentleman has passed, but the track at Midleton CBS defeating double Epic Race Ballinacurra GAA and was hugely influen- memories we have will live forever. works x country champion and Olympic In a epic race Coghlan got the better of tial in the development of our grounds. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. silver medalist in the Marathon John Walker both well inside the four minute Treacy. Four years later in May 1979 barrier. Walker was the first man to run a Ovett was the star attraction at the open- mile under 4 minutes 100 times when he ing of the track in Tullylease mastermind- neared the magical figure statisticians Amenity park ed by Fr Liam. This was a monumental had no record of Tullylease, so they rang achievement in a small country village on Eamon Coghlan in New York, who con- I paid my first visit to today to the newly area is so large and beautifully laid out, it the Cork Limerick border near firmed that he once beat John Walker in a refurbished Haulbowline Ammenity Park, had no problem catering for the influx of Dromcollogher. mile. Even the Los Angeles Times took up on the site of what was Irish steel. I can visitors now the 5km limit is relaxed. With the story with the banner headline see the park directly across from home in its spectacular views of the harbour, what To give an idea of the size of the village, "Tullylease the one that got away" This Cobh next to our Cathedral. It's an a treasure this is. Bouquets and congrat- the total enrollment of the National year marks the 40th anniversary of that absolute gem for the community, with ulations to all who made it possible. School was 39 and it was on the list to be famous mile and while Peter Duhig's plenty of car parking spaces and on a Fr Liam Kelleher closed. Fr Liam went all the way to the book which runs to 250 pages inspired beautiful day like today almost full. The Dail to prevent this and still has a letter the book, he has embellished it into a from the then Taoiseach, the late Jack very readable story. It outlines what one Lynch, reversing the decision to close the man can do with faith and hope. school. Shortly after when the land com- mission were dividing up a farm, Fr Liam Peter visited Fr Liam over 10 ago, to advised the local Community Council to know more, the track was long gone but buy 5 acres for sport the cost 3,502 the legend remained. He reckoned it punts. would be a great story for a book or even a movie. Now living in Spain Covid gave With his love of athletics and after coach- him the opportunity to fulfill his ambition. ing numerous athletes in Midleton to All- Ireland medals in track and x country, he The book published by Amazon and has saw the opportunity for a 400m all weath- been mailed to Ireland for €16, but Fr er running track. The rest they say is his- Liam always a man for securing a bar- tory. The iconic mile event in August gain, ordered 2OO books from Amazon at 1981, captured the imagination of the a reduced cost and can mail them in sporting world and thousands turned up Ireland for €10 including postage. Email on a sunny Sunday to see if the 4 minute him @[email protected] and he barrier could be broken on a shale all will mail one to you. Available at BMC in weather track. The star studded field Cobh and Flanagan Print in Youghal for included Olympic 1,500m champion from just €5 Montreal in 1976 John Walker, Eamon Animation team challenge Cobh GAA Training Returns

In March 2021 Cobh Animation Team sion and it was all co-ordinated by the Hurling training for boys & girls in the All players must register for Club mem- were delighted to be asked to accept the brilliant Jackie Coakley of Jackie's Cruise under 7 (born 2014) and under 6 (born bership prior to returning to play as this is Jerusalema challenge as part of the over- Page Cobh. 2015 or after) will begin on Saturday May compulsory for all players returning. all Cobh Tidy Towns event featuring Cobh Some of the footage was used in the 1st. Players must be attending Primary Membership can be completed on the Tourism and also Cobh Active amazing overall video that went viral.. School in order to take part in training. official GAA Membership portal Retirement. Ava Murphy was the guest Great work as always by our videograph- https://returntoplay.gaa.ie dancer who added so much to the occa- er Liam Smith. Training will take place in Páirc Uí Chonaill each Saturday morning at 09.30. Parents will receive an email from Croke Players must have to have their own hur- Park containing the players membership ley & helmet as we won't be in a position number having completed the registration to lend out any equipment in the current process. Once you receive this email par- circumstances. ents of players in the U6 and U7 age groups are asked to text the name of the Also, parents will not be permitted into the player, their membership number and field. We realize this might cause issues date of birth to Eileen (087 976 0020) to for some of the young players, but again ensure the club can keep our texting it's part of the restrictions in place in an groups as up to date as possible. effort to keep everyone safe. Parents watching from outside the playing area More information about training will be need to adhere to public health and social texted out to the group closer to the return distancing guidelines at all times. date. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Cobh Tidy Towns Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus If there were gold medals to be given out had to be different. The students took on In the past, I have asked for many favours. This time, I ask for a this year our incredible Gaisce - The a 13 week litter challenge to collect, special one (favour). Take it to your heart Jesus and take it to President's Award students would be right quantify and breakdown the type of litter your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his up there! they picked every week on their designat- merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this ed route. Huge thanks to Darcy & Tara Covid has utterly changed their Transition and Ella & Eimear for their contribution Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. Year experience and while we usually towards keeping Cobh clean and provid- V.H. welcome a group of students to join our ing this insight into what is found on our group and work alongside us this year it streets. Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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 your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. M.C.1.

Thanksgiving - Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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 your own broken heart, where your Father sees it, then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Say this Prayer for 3 days, promise publication & favour will be granted. A.H.

Novena Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, 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 us who have resource in thee (repeat 3 times). Holy Spirit you will solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you gave me a divine gift to forgive and for- 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 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. M.C.1.

Novena Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (never known to fail) O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, 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 us who have resource in thee (repeat 3 times). Holy Spirit you will solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you gave me a divine gift to forgive and for- 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 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. M.C.1. Carrignafoy Community College Congratulations to Ray Rossouw and Training Board Awards! On Friday April Chris Benterbusch of our Class of 2020 16th. who received the Student of the Year These awards are presented in recogni- award and Diarmuid Ó Longaigh medal tion of achievements in the 2020 Leaving respectively at Cork Education and Certificate.

East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd email:[email protected] email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Pauline Landers Alice Kenneally 9 Gallaghers Mews, Youghal Ballydonaghmore Dungourney - April 25th 2020 Who passed away on April 23rd 2020 Brian, John, Yvonne & Eric along with their families lovingly remember our As we lovingly remember our Mam Pauline on her 1st beautiful mom on this her 1st Anniversary. We are deeply grateful for the mass cards, flowers, condolences, phone calls of support etc that we Anniversary, we her family wish to express our deep received during mom's funeral. We would like to thank the staff of ward gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with us GB in C.U.H for their kind & gentle care of mom while she was there, the on our sad loss. Dr.s & staff of East Cork medical centre, James, Morgan & Sam from Cahill Funeral Directors Cobh together with Martin & Mary O'Farrell Funeral Thank you to all the staff at the Mercy Hospital, Youghal Directors & their wonderful family for their professionalism & care, Fr. Community Hospital and Youghal Health Centre for all Barry O'Flynn C.C, Martina O'Neill soloist , Charlie McAllister who sang the care and kindness shown to our Mam Pauline. mom's favourite song at her graveside, Yvonne O' Riordan for moms beautiful flowers & a special word of thanks to mom's many neighbours & Thank you to Dr Declan Mathews and all at Emmet Place friends who were so very good during her illness & especially over the Surgery, also to the Staff at Lloyds Pharmacy for all their years Care to Mam. The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your intentions To all the Health Care Team attending to Mam, we thank Moms Letter from Heaven you kindly. Thanks to Fr, Pat Corkery, musicians and I'm writing this from Heaven, where I dwell with god above sacristan for the lovely mass. There are no tears or sadness here but only the truest eternal love Thank you to Colin Bulman and staff at Egan's Funeral & When you walk along the street and I am on your mind Home for their professionalism and help. You can be sure I'm there with you only half a step behind Thanks to family, relatives, neighbours and friends and all & When you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face who sent mass cards and flowers. That's me giving you a great big hug or just a simple soft embrace & When it's time for you to go from your body to be free A wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Just remember you're not going you are coming home to me "Mom is gone to be with dad to the land Mother-in-law, Sister and Friend. where they'll never grow old"

Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for her. Alice's 1st Anniversary Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, St. Bernadette Pray for her. Mogeely on Sunday April 25th 2021 at 11am, and will be live-streamed on the Imogeela Parish Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/imo- The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. geela.parish/

First Anniversary 5th Anniversary

Pauline Landers Denis Kiely 9 Gallaghers Mews, Youghal Sweetfield Estate, Youghal 22nd April 2016 Who passed away on April 23rd 2020

A Whisper from Heaven Love is a smile, a tear and a touch, Time cannot heal the heartache, Love says a little, but means so much. Or stop a silent tear, Love is forever and we give it to you, It won’t take away the memories, From your family who Of one we loved so dear, thought the world of you. Missing you always From her son Michael and Daughter-in-Law Karen. Missed by his wife Mamie and family. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and Second Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary With Love We Remember Liam Swayne 5 Church View, Ballymacoda, Co Cork

As we remember Liam on his second anniversary his Dad Patrick, brothers Sean, Padi, Eoghan and Conor, his sister Ciara and the extended Swayne family would like to thank everyone who supported us at this sad time.

To everyone who attended the ceremonies, sent mass George Roch-Perks cards, floral tributes, letters of sympathy, those who (Woodbine Hill, Youghal, Co. Cork). travelled long distances to be with us and everyone who called to our house with food we thank you for your Greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife support. Mary, children Laura, Pam and Sam, his sister Sal, and A special word of thanks to Nora and the Collins family, extended families on his 1st Anniversary 15th April 2021. Bernie & Timmy Hennessy, Mike and Mary Coleman and all our kind neighbours and friends. Also to Youghal First The family would like to express our sincere thanks and Responders and An Garda Siochana. Thanks also to Wallis appreciation to all our friends and neighhbours whose Funeral Directors for their professional manner and the kind letters, cards and messages of sympathy have greatly care shown to us, to the choir, alter girls and sacristan Lady helped us in our sad loss. Sharing stories of George's Kay, the Walter Raleigh Hotel who organised a Guard of charismatic personality has also been of great support. Honour and the Quality Hotel, Redbarn who provided refreshments on the day. To Doctor Mathews a special thank you for his assistance and advice over the years of George's illness. We are As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, forever indebted and grateful to George's wonderful kind please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our gratitude. Mass will be offered for all your intentions. carers and helpers who looked after him so well at home in his latter years. Thanks to everyone When time allows, we will have one last final farewell to Would those who think of Liam today, the man everyone called a 'gentleman'. A little prayer to Jesus say.

Second Anniversary Second Anniversary Liam Swayne In loving memory of 5 Church View, Nealey Horgan Ballymacoda, Co Cork New Cork Road Midleton Whose anniversary occurs on April 30th Who died on April 25th 2019 Aged 24 We miss your smile, your joking ways. We miss the things you used to say, And when old times we do recall, Beautiful Memories Left Behind It’s then we miss you most of all, A silent thought, a quiet prayer, Although you can’t be here with me, For a special person in God’s care. We’re truly not apart, Sadly missed by your loving wife Esther, daughters Until the final breath I take, Maria, Majella and Martina, sons-in-law Neil, Jimmy You will be living in my heart. and Donal, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. R.I.P Nealey’s mass will be streamed live on April 25th at 12 noon from Eileen x  Holy Rosary Church website (midletonparish.ie) email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Dan McCarthy Newtown, Ballynoe, Co. Cork.

Whose anniversary occurs on April 28th

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. Tom Savage Always loved and remembered Elsinore, Midleton by the McCarthy and Corcoran Families 23rd April 2020 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Tom's wife Jo, his sons Oliver, Donnacha, Fergal, Ultan, his daughters Eucharia and Regina, daughters in-law, sons in- law and grandchildren wish to thank their relatives, Simon Geary friends and neighbours who sympathised and supported them on their sad loss. 16 Spittal Street, Cloyne, Co. Cork Thank you to everyone who sent mass cards, sympathy Whose first anniversary occurs cards, letters and messages of condolences. on April 25th 2021 A special thank you to Sr. Miriam Wiley, Monsignor Jim Killeen, Fr. Oliver O'Brien, Anthony Oosthuizen of Hydes On the First Anniversary of the sad loss of Simon, a loving Funeral Directors, Dr. Rosemary Hutch, Dr. Michael husband, father and grandfather and a dear friend to all Norton and the staff of Midleton Medi-Centre. who knew him, we (Margaret), his children Mary, Eileen, AnneMarie and Mairead, grandchildren and all of his The holy sacrifice of the mass has been offered for your extended family would like to take this opportunity to intentions. express our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and comforted us throughout this sad time.

Due to Covid restrictions at the time of Simon’s passing, we understand that you could not be with us in person at Second Anniversary his funeral. To those who phoned, texted, sent cards, lit candles, said prayers. To all those neighbours and friends who stood out and lined the roads. To all our lovely neigh- Breda Hayes bours and friends who provided us with refreshments, we Everlasting memories thank you. of a beautiful wife and friend Late of Upper Strand, Youghal We would like to thank Oaklodge Nursing Home and Dr Passed gently from this life on 24th April 2019, Aged 55 Sean McCarthy who cared for Simon. Sincere thanks to Fr Pat Linehan P.P. who celebrated Simon's funeral mass. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near Thanks to Susan and Aisling for their beautiful music and If you listen with your heart, you'll hear singing at Simon's funeral. Finally we would like to thank All my love around you soft and clear Anthony and Hyde's Funeral Home, Midleton for their professionalism and kind manner in our final moments Thinking of you always with Simon. Your loving husband Eddie

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your Anniversary Mass at the Holy Family Church 26th April intentions. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary First Anniversary In loving memory of Kevin Jordan Pauline Landers Clashmore and Mogeely who sadly passed on April 23rd 2020 Died April 25th 2020 For You In Heaven As we lovingly remember Kevin on his 1st Anniversary, his Wife Mary, Son David, Daughters Carol and Linda and You never said “I’m leaving”, you never said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, and only god knew why. Kevin's extended Family wish to Thank most sincerely all A million times we needed you, a million times we cried, those who supported and sympathized with us on our sad If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. loss. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place that no one can ever fill. Because of Covid 19 restrictions our friends and neigh- It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you the day god took you home. bours could not join us for Kevin's Funeral Mass but we really appreciate the sympathy expressed through Mass Sadly missed by your loving sons Adrian and Martin, cards, Sympathy cards, phone calls, R.I.P. Condolences, let- daughter in law Geraldine, and grandsons Noel and John. ters and flowers. A special word of Thanks to our immedi- ate neighbours and friends who provided food, refresh- ments and support through our most difficult days. First Anniversary Thank you to Fr. Frank O'Neill PP Mogeely for offering In loving memory Kevin's Funeral Mass. Thank you to Colin Bulman and of Staff of Egans Funeral Home for your help and compassion in arranging Kevin's Funeral and to Kay's Flowers for Pauline Landers beautiful Arrangement. whose first anniversary occurs on April 23rd We wish to Thank Dr. Declan Mathews for his home visits, kindness and care to Kevin also Mr Derek Power God called your name so softly Oncologist for his kindness and care to Kevin and us as a That only you could hear, Family, Trina Hennessey Public Health Nurse, The West And no one heard the footsteps Waterford Hospice Homecare Team and Ann Seward Of the angels drawing near, Home Carer. Special Thanks to the Staff of St. Vincents The golden gates stood open, Unit Dungarvan. God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful Kevin's 1st Anniversary Mass will take place on April 24th at Because he only takes the best. 10.00am in Sacred Heart Church Mogeely and will be streamed Lovingly remembered by her daughter Mary, granddaughter live on Imogeela Parish Facebook Page. Freda, great-grandson Cormac, and Freda’s partner Peter.

In Loving Memory of our parents First Anniversary Paddy & Kathleen In loving memory Kelleher of whose anniversaries occur at 25th Anniversary this time 7th Anniversary 26th April 1996 16th April 2014 Pauline Landers Those we love we never lose, who sadly departed on 23rd April 2020 For always they will be, Loved, Until We Meet Again Remembered, and Treasured, We think about you always, we talk about you still, Always in our memories. You have never been forgotten, to us you never will, We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain, Sadly missed and always loved, by their children, Liesl, To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again. Shelly and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Jane, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Caoimhe, Fiadh and Cian, Always loved and sadly missed by her son Paul family and friends. and daughter-in-law Kathleen. email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Death Notice of

Margaret (Peggy) Walton nee O'Regan Kitty Daly 1933-2021 Saleen Midleton 11th April 2020 Sadly passed away on 6th March 2021 in As we lovingly remember Kitty on her First Anniversary, we her family, wish to express our sincere gratitude for the sympathy Worcestershire UK and kindness shown to us throughout the past year. We would from Ballinacurra Midleton also like to express our deepest appreciation to our relatives and many friends who supported Kitty and us throughout the period of her illness. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Coach Horse Lane Surgery 6th Anniversary and the Owenacurra Pharmacy. We are deeply grateful to the In Loving Memory of staff at the Bon Secours Hospital and Dr. Stack, Dr. Murphy and Dr. Bird. We shall forever be grateful to the dedicated staff at Helen O’Brien Marymount Hospice. A special word of thanks to Professor Tony nee Loughman O’Brien and to Helena and Anthony in Pastoral Care. We recall with great appreciation Canon Tom Browne, Fr. Jim Moore and Friar Street, Youghal. Fr. Patrick Linehan for their visits to Kitty and for the prayers they whose anniversary occurs on May 2nd recited with her. Our sincere thanks also to Fr. Patrick McCarthy for visiting Kitty during her illness and for the beautiful Funeral Mass he Those we love don’t go away, celebrated for her. The Mass was enhanced by those who They walk beside us every day. performed wonderful singing and music and by Kitty’s loyal friends who ensured the Church was filled with flowers from her Unseen, unheard, but always near, own garden. A big thanks to everyone in the community who gathered in Still loved, still missed and very dear. Saleen Church and to those who were present along the Funeral route. A special word of appreciation to Anthony and colleagues of Always loved and rememberd by Jim, Mary, Mark, Hyde’s Funeral Directors for your kindness shown to us all. The Conor and Annalee. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Fifth Anniversary In Loving Memory of a dearly missed Gerard Owers husband, father and grandfather, Late of Greenpark, Upper, Aghada who died on 22nd April 2016

If we could have a lifetime wish Georgie Bulman and a dream that could come true. on his 14th anniversary this April 17th. We would pray to God with all our hearts, just to see and speak to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back, We think about you always, we know because we’ve tried. We talk about you still, And neither will a thousand tears, You have never been forgotten, we know because we’ve cried. And we know you never will. You’ve left behind our broken hearts We hold you close within our hearts, and precious memories too. But we’ve never wanted memories, And there you will remain. we only wanted you. To walk and guide us through our lives, Until we meet again. Sadly missed by his wife Eucharia, sons Eric and Elliot, daughters-in-law Tanya and Amy and grandchildren Kyra, Loved and missed every day by your wife, Kathleen and children, Sarah, Cassie, Isabelle and Macy George, Tommy, John, ken, Vivian, Catriona and all their families. x x x email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

7th Anniversary 14th Anniversary In loving memory of In loving memory Frank Whyte Of Mill Road, Youghal. Garrett Stack Who died April 25th 2007 A thousand times we missed you, Ballinacurra Midleton A thousand times we cried, Who died 1st May 2014 If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. A heart of gold stopped beating, Those who die in grace Two twinkling eyes closed to rest, go no futher from us God broke our hearts to prove He only took the best. than God and God is very near. Never a day goes by that you’re not in our heart & soul.

Loved and remembered by your daughters Avril and Caroline, Always loved and missed by his wife Marie, Alan and Kim, sons in law Mick and Anthony and your grandchildren Lee, Neil and Asia, Lyndsey and Mathew and his grandchildren Frankie, Harry, Mia, Lea, Noah and Molly. Ryan, Kelvin and Taylor

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Softly in the morning Baby Kristian Kretowicz You heard a gentle call 6 Cedar Walk, Clonard, Cobh. You took the hand God offered you And quietly left us all Kristian's parents Anna and Kris, wish to thank all, who prayed for them and supported them and continue to do so, during a very difficult time. Always remembered by your sister Teresa and Brian

10th Anniversary Fond memories of a loving Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad Donal (Donie) Buckley late of Broomfield East, Midleton who died on the 20th April 2011.

Each day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent you are always near Still missed, still lived and always dear Love forever,

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