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ISSUE 82 OCTOBER / NOVEMBER, 2015 CONGRATULATIONS SHAUNA
When most of us think of Semple Stadium, men’s football or hurling is probably the first thing to come to mind but for Mayfield Ladies Football Club, and one player in particular, it now carries a much more significant meaning.
Shauna Cronin (17) has worked tirelessly for the past few years and has had to overcome some huge obstacles; coming from such a young Junior A 13-a-side club for starters (est. Dec. 2008) to prove her worth on a Cork panel, and this year she did it with style. Shauna was instrumental in securing Cork’s place in the All-Ireland Minor final with her late goal in the semi and ensured she added to the score line in the final (1-1) helping the Cork Minors win their 8th All Ireland title.
Shauna is a pleasure to watch on a pitch. Her work rate and ability to read a game is second to none, she is encouraging and an inspiration to her team-mates and our younger players have a wonderful role model to look up to as Shauna also manages to excel in other disciplines (we don’t know where she gets the time or energy). When Shauna began playing football she was a small little bit of a girl, who you may think might be knocked over easily, and there were some tears in the early days but Shauna’s determination was obvious, even back then. She has developed into a tall, strong confident footballer and we are certain that she will continue working tirelessly to keep the red & white jersey of Cork on her back. We are so very proud of her and all that she has achieved, she has put Mayfield Ladies Football Club on the map and our hope is that she won’t be the last Cork player to do so.
Congratulations Shauna, you deserve every success and you have once again made your family, club and community very proud; Shauna Cronin with her parents, Marion & AJ, and we cannot finish without also congratulating her mother, celebrating her All-Ireland win with Cork. Marion Cronin, who is part of the management panel for the now All-Ireland Minor Champions, 2015.
IN THIS ISSUE: PLEASE NOTE HAPPY HALLOWEEN Details of local courses and services, To guarantee inclusion of photos of yore, articles, stories, poems, adverts / items in the GAA news, gardening tips and more! CHRISTMAS ISSUE of
MAYFIELD MATTERS, NOTE please ensure they are submitted Mayfield Matters is now available before the closing date, which is:
on the Mayfield CDP website: www.mayfieldcdp.ie MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER
MAYFIELD MATTERS is a local community newsletter produced in the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre by volunteers with the support of the CDP staff; it is
funded through the adverts placed in the newsletter, fundraising and grant allocations. THERE IS A BUZZ FOR LIFELONG LEARNING IN MAYFIELD
On Wednesday, 9th September 2015 dozens of local people attended the annual information sessions held in the CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield.
Information on courses, services and supports was distributed to those who came and they were able to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a chat in the back garden of the Community Resource Centre. The Aisling Service Pop-up Café team (right) ably provided these light refreshments. The buzz of people coming in and out of the centre with information and a plan about what course they could avail of in the coming weeks was energising and positive and reflects the continued need for a variety of courses, services and supports that the Mayfield community has.
The organisers of the event, the Mayfield Community Education Network would like to thank all of the groups that had an information stand on the morning and the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre team for their help with the set -up of the event. Thanks to the Old Youghal Road Community Employment Scheme for the use of tables and of course to the Aisling team for their work organising the teas and coffees. Finally thanks to all of the people who attended the event and made it a success. FOURTH CLASS GUARDIAN ANGEL NATIONAL SCHOOL, 1967
Back row: Sean O'Reilly, Thomas Pike, John Murphy, Richard Keating, David Gibbons, Martin Walsh, Padraig Hyde, Paul Bowles, Paul Cunneen, Martin Mulrey. Middle row: Michael Doyle, Max O'Donovan, Teddy Kiely, Richard Milner, John Geary, Colman Casey, John Crowley, John Walsh, Anthony Ahearn, Tony Kennedy. Front row: Liam O'Connor, John Horgan, Eddie McCarthy, Michael Daly, Thomas Lester, Declan Crowley, Noel Barry, Michael Lynch, Gerard White, Anthony O'Rourke, Kenneth Crockett, Laurence Murphy. Photo courtesy of Richard Milner, MIT Professor of Nuclear Physics, Massachusetts, USA.
THANK YOU!
To the many people who contacted us in relation to the photo of the man on the Murphy’s Brewery horse-drawn cart which we carried in the last issue.
HE WAS DENIS O’MAHONY, COMMONS ROAD.
He was the last of the Brewery’s horse-drawn cart drivers.
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MAYFIELD CDP RESOURCE OPENING HOURS: CENTRE Tues- Fri: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (021) 450 8562 Sat: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
MAYFIELD CDP COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
328 OLD YOUGHAL ROAD MAYFIELD, CORK
Phone: 4508562 Fax: 4508507 [email protected]
Celebrating 25 years
1990 - 2015
RESOURCE OFFICE RESOURCE CENTRE
Monday: 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday: 9.30am to 5.00pm; 5.30 to 9.00pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 5.00pm Tuesday: 9.30am to 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.30am to 5.00pm Wednesday: 9.30am to 5.00pm; 6.00 to 9.00pm
Thursday: 9.30am to 5.00pm Thursday: 9.30am to 5.00pm; 6.00 to 9.00pm Friday: 9.30am to 1.00pm Friday: 9.30am to 1.00pm
SERVICES PROVIDED:
PHOTOCOPYING * FAXING * LAMINATING TYPING OF PROJECTS, LETTERS, CVs BINDING OF PROJECTS POSTERS * FLIERS * LEAFLETS
NIGHT-TIME ACTIVITIES:
MONDAY Haniel Therapy (also Friday mornings) WEDNESDAY Overeaters Anonymous THURSDAY Overeaters Anonymous
Rooms for hire: The Community Resource Centre has a training/meeting room (20-25 people capacity) which is available for use by individuals and groups. Contact the resource office for more information.
Computer Room: The Community Resource Centre has a computer room with 8 computers with WIFI access this is available to local people to use on a call-in in basis during the day and in the evening. The room is also available for groups to run courses. To find out about this resource please contact the Centre’s resource office.
Age Action Ireland: This organisation uses the computer room on a Monday morning to run their one-to-one basic computer tuition to adults who are over 55. Additionally the local Aisling service, use the computer room on a Tuesday afternoon.
Mayfield Community Adult Learning Project C.A.L.P.: This project runs community education, first step courses for adults living in the Mayfield community. Courses include Beginners Computers, QQI (FETAC) Level 3 and 4 Computers, ECDL modules, Personal Development and First Aid (Basic and Level 5).
Rainbow Childcare Service: This morning service is available to parents/carers of children aged 6 months to 5 years. Please contact Kathleen at 4508562 to enquire about available spaces.
Mayfield Community Garden: This garden is based in the grounds of the Community Resource centre and it costs you nothing to join but your time and as the produce is ready to harvest you can take it home to eat! New members are always welcome, so if you have a free hour or two and want to get involved, the group meet on a Wednesday morning from 11.30am onwards. So far this summer, strawberries, lettuce, radishes and potatoes have been harvested.
Mayfield Matters – local newsletter: This local newsletter is produced in the Community Resource Centre every two months by a group of volunteers, supported by the CDP staff team. If you are interested in getting involved please contact the centre.
Senior Alert Alarms for the over 65’s: For information on this scheme call into the Resource Office.
Mayfield Community Directory: If your group would like copies please contact the Resource office or if you just want a copy for yourself, just call into the project and we will be happy to give you one.
Position for a Childcare Assistant (C.E. Scheme) in Mayfield CDP / Rainbow Childcare. Candidate will be required to work with children between 6 months and 5 years, five mornings per week, a total of 19.5 hours. References and Garda vetting required. Closing date for applications: 12/10/2015
Thanks to Sean Higgins who was on placement from the NLN and contributed to the upkeep of the garden of the Community Resource Centre over the last few weeks. We hope he enjoyed his time here.
Goodbye Summer 2015: The summer has been and gone, however some may argue what summer! The CDP has been a busy place despite the sun shining or not! The workers in the front reception were busy in July and August administering the tickets for the buses to Youghal. The take-up of this great service was steady so we hope all who travelled each week enjoyed their days out.
The courses provided by C.A.L.P. concluded by the end of June. The planning for Autumn 2015 started straight away and this was kicked off by the information sessions on courses, services and supports on the 9th September as organised by the Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN). The CDP was delighted to support this net- work again this year with the use of its premises and was pleased with the great turnout on the day.
Additionally, the following day, the CDP centre was delighted to host a presentation of certificates in Computers and First Aid to local people in the community. It demonstrates that accredited learning opportunities are alive and kicking in Mayfield. Congratulations to all who received their well-deserved certificates on the day. The night-time groups continued to meet through the summer months and it is great that we can support these groups in their work. We also welcome back the Ciorcal Comhrá Gaeilge and Age Action and their respective courses. Mayfield Matters compiled a summer edition and this was distributed widely in the community. The CDP said goodbye to two training scheme workers, one on CE and the other on Tús, but we also welcomed a new worker on CE and are awaiting the filling of the vacancy in Tús.
So, as Autumn approaches, the CDP team look forward to working with you as you use its services and supports.
For further information regarding any of the above items please contact the Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield at 4508562 or call into the Centre, we would be delighted to talk to you! MAYFIELD COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROJECT (CALP)
c/o Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork
Tel: 4508562 Email: [email protected]
PROPOSED AUTUMN COURSES, 2015 All courses are dependent on funding and sufficient numbers
As you are aware Mayfield C.A.L.P. is dependent on funding from the Cork ETB and Cork City Partnership Limited through part-time tutor hours, however there has been major changes in the administration of these hours and therefore the start of our courses this term has been slightly delayed. However, the Project is still planning to run the following courses, so if you are interested and want to put your name down for a place, please contact the project at 4508562 or call in and talk to the Coordinators.
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
Starts Thursday, 22 October, 2015. Content: stress management, personal development, self-confidence, relaxation, communication skills, health and much more. Participants are able to name topics they want to cover themselves. Cert. of attendance issued at end of course.
BEGINNER’S COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET & EMAIL
Starts Tuesday, 13October, 2015. 10.00am to 12.30pm (4 sessions) Content: starting the computer, opening a word document, saving a document, turning the computer off properly and introduction to Internet & Email. A certificate of attendance is awarded if fully attended.
WORD PROCESSING LEVEL 3N0588 QQI
Starts Wednesday, 14 October, 2015. Content: Learn about word processing applications, the terminology associated with them, their functions and features. Develop the skills and knowledge to support the practical use of a word processing application to create documents and enhance the appearance of the documents produced. QQI component certificate level 3 awarded on successful completion. Open to people who are unemployed or on a social welfare payment.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS LEVEL 4N1112 QQI
Starts Thursday, 15 October, 2015. Content: Learn about spreadsheets, database and publisher applications, the terminology associated with them, their functions and features. This is assessment based. QQI component certificate level 3 awarded on successful completion. Open to people who are unemployed or on a social welfare payment.
BASIC FIRST AID
Starting the end of October/start of November 2015. This course covers the following: Scene Safety, Stress Management, Making a Diagnosis, Shock, Heart Disease and CPR, Fractures, Consciousness / Unconsciousness, Diabetes / Stroke / Epilepsy / Respiratory System / Asthma / Choking / Burns / Poisons / Bleeding.
OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL 5N1207 QQI
November/December 2015. Areas covered: First Aid in the Workplace, Patient Assessment, Respiratory Emergencies, Cardiac First Response, Wounds and Bleeding, Altered Levels of Consciousness, Musclosketal Injuries, Burns, Scalds, Chemicals and Electric Shock. Participants complete a written and practical assessment completed by an external assessor. Full attendance by participants required. Participants must be unemployed or on a social welfare payment.
GENERAL COMMENTS OF THE ABOVE COURSES - All courses are funded by part-time tutor hours from the Cork ETB through ALCE or BTEI funding or Cork City Partnership Ltd. Childcare places in Rainbow childcare may be available (adjacent to
CDP Community Resource Centre.) Minimal cost.
GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS IN MAYFIELD: PRESENTATION OF QQI AND ECDL CERTIFICATES
On Thursday, 10th September 2015 the Mayfield Community Adult Learning Project C.A.L.P. held a presentation of 26 certificates in Computers and First Aid. The certificates were presented by Denis Barrett, Community Education Facilitator with the Cork ETB and Margie O’Riordan, the ECDL tutor. Nine learners were awarded their certificates in Occupational First Aid Level 5 QQI which was a great achievement for the learners and their tutor, Finbar Barrett, as this course required learners to complete both a practical and written assessment for the certificate. Additionally, several learners received their component certificates in Word Processing Level 3 and Computer Applications Level 4 QQI and others in ECDL. For learners who completed the ECDL course, this was the culmination of several terms work, as they had to complete 7 modules and 7 exams to achieve their full certificate. So for all learners receiving these certificates it is a great achievement and an acknowledgement of their commitment to their respective course.
Mornings like these are a great opportunity to acknowledge the many cogs in the wheel that are required to run accredited courses in particular. The project acknowledged its Funders, the Cork Education and Training Board and the Cork City Partnership Ltd for the allocation of part-time tutor hours. Additionally it is important to state that for accreditation to occur the project engages with an external accreditation body called QQI for QQI certificates, ICS Skills for the ECDL certificates and OFFAA/QQI for the First Aid certificates.
We also acknowledge the support from St John’s Central College for the ECDL administration of tests and diagnostics. For our level 3 and 4 courses we acknowledge the support of the Mayfield CDP for the use of the computer room and back-up administrative work. Without these core elements, the courses would not run. However central to Mayfield C.A.L.P. are its learners, so it is a great achievement for C.A.L.P. to be able to continue to offer accredited courses to the people of Mayfield and to ensure that learners have access to such opportunities locally and learn at their own pace. On the morning it was also very encouraging to hear that many of the learners receiving their certificates have progressed to new opportunities such as work, further education and involvement in local projects. Well done to all.
Local adults who received QQI component certificates Local adults who received their full ECDL in Computers, Word Processing Level 3 and Computer certificates with Margie O’Riordan (Tutor) and Applications Level 4 with Denis Barrett (Cork ETB). Denis Barrett (Cork ETB).
POETRY PAGE FIRST DAY OF SIXTH YEAR Meg-Elizabeth Lynch
We sat on the first day of sixth year, our teeth tight as we stared at the teacher: "It's a tough year lads, heads down now, be serious" I pushed the window out; the gap was stretched with summer cobwebs but air rushed clean into the trapped classroom. A feather dangled from the far ledge outside. I watched it for a moment, the breeze. Then I turned away to put my head down.
Please send poems to: [email protected] ODE TO THE UNBORN or just drop them into us here at the CDP Resource Centre Harry A. O’Shea (we’ll type them up for you!) What noble blessings come with unborn babes? A kind of peace that moves the hearts of all, THE WEDDING Who knows what lies in stove for him or her? Richard Goodison Let them be born and let us hear their call. God’s choice it was that let those babies be, (St. Joseph's Church, Mayfield, Saturday 18th July, 2015) We must trust Him who rules the lands and sea “Let us be born!” We hear them sadly say, As in the little chapel I sat, quiet, To live on earth with you another day. Before the Sacred Host exposed for view, A wedding happened in the church that day. 'Communion' time approached, the silence pious UNCLE-DADDY Was entered by the clear voice of a flute, Maggie L. O’Shea A lone flute, beautifully singing 'Gabriel's' lay. (For Uncle William, 2014, RIP) The sound was peaceful, maybe plaintive then And my imagination by a grace was touched I remember well, when we were small As if the Lord Himself with love approached We’d get confused when you’d call. To walk among the people just as when “Hello Uncle-Daddy we would say He walked in Galilee or as if he searched And then we’d run off to play. For humble souls on India's hot earth scorched. At times as kids, So sang the flute. The bread of flautist's breath, we were never quite sure, The wine of melody out in that crowd If it was Daddy shouting from the door Made in some mystic way Christ's presence real, “Get up to blanket Street, right this minute.” As if His Person walked there, joyful yet, Was it real, or just a joke? Just as His presence in the Host is found Was it Daddy or Willie who spoke?
Or as the priest's and couple's words reveal. When you stood together, It was easy to tell. How wonderful the omnipresence of God! We knew the difference very well. How wondrous kind that of the Son of Man, Daddy was tall, Willie was shorter The companionable nearness of our only hope! It was easy for me as Daddy’s daughter. Later the band a joyful, thumping song With rushing piano glissandi now began: We’d swear blind we always knew "Singing in the mountains" cheered the wedding group. The obvious one was you. And off we’d go again to play They would not fool us again today. THE OWL AND THE FIELD-MOUSE NO WAY!!!
Richard Goodison Another call from the door And once again we weren’t sure. To-Whoo! rang through the wood Where the tiny field-mouse stood. CREATIVE WRITING GROUP To-Whoo! rang out again; The mouse in terror shrieked. Just then Interested in Writing? Informal group envisaged. The owl swooped low Contact Mayfield CDP Resource Centre on And struck the blow; The mouse ne'er shrieked again. 450 8562 or email at [email protected]
WINNIE’S DRESSMAKING AND ALTERATIONS
OLD YOUGHAL ROAD MAYFIELD (Opposite The Cow Bar)
We alter:
School Uniforms Every Thursday at 3.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm Curtains Jeans RIVERVIEW FITNESS Zips AND LEISURE CENTRE Jackets Buttons MAYFIELD GAA SPORTS COMPLEX LOTABEG
Call Fiona: 086-6083587 LET’S SAVE MONEY
Contact Winnie on:
085 7804008 or 087 6552405
NEWBURY HOUSE Old Youghal Road, Mayfield
021 4530434 [email protected] www.mayfieldarts.ie
‘Memories of Mayfield’ Creative project Mayfield Arts is looking for interested people from the Mayfield area who would like to contribute to our creative memories project ,which has been funded by Cork City Council & the HSE. Aimed at the senior citizens of the area, we are looking for people to share their memories, stories and old photos of Mayfield in days past. We dont need the history of the area, just your personal memories of growing up or living here, no matter how long! From this, we will create art work with the participants using very accessible art techniques and will display the results locally. Our first meeting was the week of the 28th September. We’d love to hear from any interested people! Contact Lisa on 4530434 or call into the arts centre at the back of Newbury House.
‘Outsider Art’ documentary with Brent Pope Mayfield Art’s Cúig studio artists are featured in an upcoming RTE documentary with rugby pundit, Brent Pope. Brent has a deep passion for and appreciation of "Outsider Art.” His personal definition being ‘artists who are self taught, who have experienced some kind of life challenge and who paint due to an inner need as opposed to any commercial incentive.’
Brent is bringing together a number of these Irish artists to exhibit in both Dublin and Cork this autumn & Firebrand Productions is documenting Brent's journey as he brings this project together - from putting out the call for submissions, to making the final selection of artworks, to spending time with some of the artists, to finding suitable Galleries for the Exhibition. The one hour documentary will be screened on RTE One on Thursday October 15th at 10.15pm, tune in! The Cork exhibition will be in th the Atrium of Cork City Hall, November 16 . Mayfield Arts Staff with RTE star Brent Pope and Firebrand production crew filming at Mayfield Arts Centre recently. FETAC Courses resuming For those attending our Fetac coures this term, Fetac Art & Design Level 3 began on Wed 30th Sep, 10-12.30, FETAC Drawing Level 3 will begin on Fri Oct 2nd, 10-12.30. FETAC Horticulture level 3 has already started on Wednesday morning, running for 10 weeks. For more info on FETAC contact Lynda on 4530434.
Open studio sessions The weekly Thursday open studio session resumed on Thursday morning October 1st at the arts centre from 10.30 - 12.30. These are integrated art sessions with people of all abilities. The classes are €3 per session, with art materials and teas and coffee provided. Please contact Lynda on 4530434.
Tuesday morning Art Classes A Tuesday morning art class began on September 28th, There is a waiting list as the class is full. Contact Lynda, 4530434.
Evening acrylic painting Classes Weekly painting classes are continuing at Mayfield Arts Centre every Monday night with artist Paul Mckenna. The classes run from 6-8pm. For more info contact Paul on: 086 7397861 THE CORK ACADEMY OF HAIRDRESSING (Est. 1989)
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BEGINNER’S CLASS
ST DOMINIC’S RETREAT CENTRE, ENNISMORE, MAYFIELD, CORK
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Contact Mick: 086 841 0946 SPIRITUALITY Denis Sheehan
If I told you that right here, right now as you read these words that YOU are absolutely perfect, how would you react?
You would probably laugh to yourself before reeling off 10 instances in your head of why you are not perfect, nor ever will be! Well, the fact of the matter is that you are: right here, right now, absolutely perfect.
Let me explain. On the level of our conceptual minds (which for most of us consumes our whole lives) we are filled with problems. Things we have to sort out, things that may go wrong in the future or things that went wrong in the past and prevent us from being at peace now. This is the normal state of existence for the vast majority of us and it is, to put it mildly, insane. The only moment we ever have in our lives is this one. Our entire reality unfolds in the ever present now. The past is gone and the future has not yet arrived. Yet the mind will torture us with these unrealities if we leave it, repeating uselessly incidents that “went wrong” in the past or that may go wrong in the future. Is this really a beneficial way of living? Does continual grieving for the past help to heal it? Will worrying endlessly about what may go wrong help us to deal with whatever arises?
Of course the answers to these questions are a resounding NO. These are not beneficial ways of living, but unfortunately for most of us we feel we are trapped in them and have no choice but to make the best of ‘how we are.’
This however is an illusion, these neuronal patterns that cause so much grief are not “how we are,” they are habits we have formed unconsciously over time and have mistook them for who we are. It is often when these patterns of behaviour get too punishing for us that we turn to spirituality, to find some deeper meaning, some peace. Luckily our spirit or our presence is ever ready and available to us in the present moment. Why then can I not feel it I hear you ask? Because your mind is making too much noise, it is too busy judging conceptualising, blaming, planning, clinging or avoiding. It is only when you bring your awareness to the stillness that underlines all of these patterns that you will experience your true self, your absolute perfect nature.
What we do not realise is that when thoughts arise in our consciousness that we have a choice, follow every choice down the rabbit hole of our minds or bring our attention to the present, allow the thought to arise and allow it to fall as well. What we are doing here and what is becoming more and more prevalent on the planet is temporarily “steeping out” of the hamster wheel that is our story about ourselves. Thoughts and emotions still come and go but they no longer ‘own us.’ The endless drama and suffering that is created suddenly does not seem all consuming, something else is there, something new but not instantly recognisable. What is it? It is our own perfect primordial being, your own true perfect nature. Where was this all along? It was always within and all around you just beyond the grasping of your mind waiting patiently for you to re-connect with it. The key here I feel is the development of the awareness that yes we do have a choice, continue to follow every thought and emotion and strengthen their grip, or choose, not to follow from every thought that arises and bring in more presence. This is the art of mindful living.
A common mistake about mindfulness or formal mediation is that you must make your mind blank. This is not the case and trying to do so would be akin to trying to hold back the waves of the ocean. So instead of trying to hold back the waves we can learn to surf. By making our mind more steady we can choose which waves to follow and which to let pass. The rising waves of our thoughts and emotions are the natural function of our mind and this in itself is not a problem. The problem arises when we take ourselves to ‘be’ the waves and let our moods be dictated by their natural wanderings. The more we practice presence, the more we bring calm to our minds, the more at peace we become. The waves still come and go but by being present the natural peace and joy that is an intrinsic part of who you are slowly manifests over time.
This is the essence of spirituality. Different faiths would have us believe that spirituality is this esoteric intangible force that is ‘out there’ somewhere and only accessible to the privileged few. This is complete nonsense. No one person is more spiritual than another; no one is closer to the divine than you are. We are all children of the divinity that encapsulates all things and this dimension is ever available when we choose to recognise it in the ever present here and now.
MAYFIELD CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE
ROSEVILLE HOUSE OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK Tel: 0761 07 6880
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS October 2015
Question: I need legal advice on separating from my husband but I can’t afford to go to a solicitor. Where can I get help?
Answer: Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) is an organisation that promotes equal access to justice for all. You can access basic, confidential and free legal advice across all areas of law in a network of centres around Ireland. These are usually located in the local Citizens Information Centre. Some are drop-in clinics, where you will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Other clinics are by appointment only, and you will have to call in advance to book a place.
When you visit a FLAC clinic you should bring along any relevant documentation or correspondence. You will meet a vol- unteer lawyer – either a solicitor or a barrister. You can ask a question on any area of law. However if you have already consulted a solicitor about the same matter, the volunteer adviser cannot offer guidance on that issue. Your volunteer ad- viser will help you to establish whether there is a legal solution to your problem, explain what options are open to you and direct you to further assistance where appropriate. Volunteer advisers cannot provide legal representation, which means they cannot take a case for you or go to court on your behalf. They also cannot refer you to a lawyer in private practice, so you should contact the Law Society for a list of solicitors in your area or for a particular area of law.
If you have a low income, you may be eligible for legal assistance from the State on a civil matter. The Legal Aid Board is responsible for the provision of civil legal aid and advice. Your FLAC adviser can help to establish this and you may then go to your local law centre to apply for civil legal aid. You will then have to undergo a means test and a merits test.
For criminal matters, there is a separate State criminal legal aid scheme, operated through the courts and administered by the Legal Aid Board.
Further Information: Further information on this and other matters is available in confidence from the Mayfield Citizens Information Centre, Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. Telephone: 0761 07 6880 Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm, Monday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm.
Citizens Information is also available through the Cork City (North) Citizens Information Service at 0761 07 6850, the Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000 or online at www.citizensinformation.ie
MAYFIELD YOUTH CAFÉ NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Young people in Mayfield are invited to come to the Youth Café in the Kerrigan Tyrell Hall in Mayfield. Boys and girls aged 12 years+ are welcome to come along and ‘hang out’ with friends every Friday. Doors open from 7.00pm and fun and games continue until 9.00pm. There is a pool table and a wide variety of games to play like X-Box or young people can come for a hot chocolate, a few tasty nibbles and a chat with friends. Pool tournaments and indoor soccer challenges are regularly organised between Youth Cafes throughout the city.
If you are over twelve years old then come along because Mayfield Youth café is a cool place to be on a Friday evening. Come on down play music and have a bit of craic with your friends. Mayfield Youth Cafe is also looking for volunteers to supervise the Friday evening session from 7.00pm to 9.00pm in Kerrigan and Tyrell Hall.
All enquiries to Donie O’Leary, St Joseph’s LCDP, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork. Tel: 4550519 Mob: 087 196 2028. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BOURKE’S PHARMACY By Mandy Bourke My father the late Frank Bourke founded the business in 1955. At that time Mayfield was considered a village rather than a suburb. It was surrounded by green fields, farms and with only a few houses.
The original pharmacy was located in a premises rented from our neighbours the Looney family. My parents then purchased a nearby house which had a small shop unit at the front. Our family grew up over the shop and we all played our part in answering the door for after- hours callers to the pharmacy. As the business grew my father built a new premises adjacent to our house which is where the pharmacy is located today.
When the business was started my parents had little money to buy stock so each time a prescription for a new item was handed in my mother would get the bus into town and buy 2 items from the wholesaler, 1 for the prescription and 1 for stock.
In those days most items were made up as there were very few pre-prepared medicines and no antibiotics to speak of. Customers still remind me of “Mr Bourke’s cough bottle.” Most people could not afford to go to the doctor so the chemist was relied on to look after most ailments. FRANK BOURKE To supplement the business income (and to encourage customers to come into the pharmacy) my father ran a library on the premises and also sold paraffin oil from a dispenser at the side of our house.
I studied pharmacy in Trinity College, Dublin as there was no course in Cork at that time. I joined the family business in March 1988. My father was very easy to work with and I was happy to be on board. Over time dad took more of a back seat and I took over the management role. In 2002 he handed the business over to me. He never officially retired and he continued to come to work most days until shortly before he passed away in 2010 at the age of 90.
In general our customers come from the local area. As we have been part of the community for so long there is a great sense of loyalty over the generations. I regularly hear fond recollections of my father’s early years in the business from our more senior customers. People look for good service, friendly staff and competitive prices. We put special emphasis on all these areas. We have been fortunate enough to recruit excellent staff in our business. This has been crucial in our success. We respect every customer who comes through the door and people can sense that.
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN MAYFIELD 1955 - 2015
To celebrate and to say thank you to all our loyal customers we are holding 3 draws in October. Write your name and number on your receipt and you will be automatically entered into the draw that week.
Draws: Friday, 2nd, 9th and 16th October.
Prizes each week: 1st PRIZE - €150 VOUCHER FOR DUNNES STORES 2nd PRIZE - LUXURY HAMPER 3rd PRIZE - €100 CASH 4th PRIZE - €50 CASH
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Bhíodh Gaeilge mhaith agam agus mé ag freastal ar Scoil Chríost Rí ar an dtaobh theas den chathair breis is caoga bliain ó shin. Thosnaigh mé mar dhéagóir ag dul chuig na céilithe leis An Réalt, eagraíocht atá bainteach leis An Léigiún Mhuire. Gaeilge ar fad a labhramar agus ar ndóigh bhí caoi buaileadh le cailíní deasa. In aois a cúig déag dom, thugas faoin bhFórsa Cosanta Áitiuil (FCÁ) ina raibh Buíon Ghaelach thuas i nDún Uí Choileáin. Is cúltaca deonach (voluntary reserve force) é an FCÁ don Arm féin. Chaitheas cúig bliana ag tréineáil i gcúrsaí mileata leis an FCÁ inar bhaineas amach leibhéal mar shairsint. Chuir an tréineail seo le mo mhisneach aclaíochta. Bhí an Ghaeilge ar mo thoil agam ag deire na tréimhse sin.
Cúig bliana ó shin, i bhfómhar na bliana 2010, bhíos ag lorg seans chun feabhas a chur ar mo chuid Gaeilge arís. Ní raibh aon rang ná ciorcal ar fáil sa Ghort Álainn áfach. Mhol muintir an CDP dom tabhairt faoin chás, agus chuireadar seomra ar fáil dúinn. Is cuimhin liom go mbímis ag teacht le chéile i seomra na naoineán, inár suí ar an urlár ar eagla go mbrisfimis na cathaoireacha beaga! Diaidh ar ndiaidh tháinigh daoine breise isteach sa chiorcal agus fuaireamar seomra breá compordach sa CDP. Ní rang é an ciorcal comhrá, cé go mbímid ag foghlaim óna chéile ó bheith ag cleachtadh na teangan. Gaeilge ar fad a labhramar, ach focal Béarla nó dhó a chur isteach anois is arís.
Bíonn idir dosaen agus fiche duine i láthair ag an gciorcal, a thagann le chéile gach tráthnona Dé Máirt sa CDP ó 2.30pm go 4.00pm. Tugaim amach ábhar nua le plé (to discuss) gach seachtain, mar shampla alt ar chursaí reatha, dán, no píosa ceoil. Nuair a bhíonn an plé thart, glacaimid cupán tae no caifé agus labhraimid lena chéile, duine ar dhuine. Glactar leis go bhfuil feabhas mór tagtha ar ár gcuid Gaeilge le himeacht aimsire. Ní ceard go cleachtadh (skill comes with practice) mar adeir an seanfhocal!
Bhí an t-ádh linn le déanai go bhfuaireamar cuireadh do ochtar againn freastal ar chóisir faoin aer (garden party) ag Áras an Uachtaráin. Ár mbuiochas do Thomás Ó Deasúna a dhein na socraithe ar fad ar ár son. Seo thuas baill an chiorcail san Áras i gcomhluadar Éamon de Valera i bhfoirm dealbh leis an ealaíontóir Séamas Ó Murchadha, a tógadh ag Crosaire an Diolúnaigh (Dillon’s Cross).
Ciorcal cairde breá bríomhar isea Ciorcal Comhrá An Ghort Álainn. Beidh fáilte romhat ach buaileadh isteach chugainn ar mhaithe le do chuid Gaeilge! HALLOWEEN HOWLERS LAPTOP BASICS NIGHT COURSE
Billy Herdman Mayfield CDP Resource Centre
The witches have gathered On this Halloween Starting Wednesday, 14 October, 2015 In the hall of the tombs Just outside Skibbereen They’ve travelled form Belfast 4 Sessions: From Dublin and Cork There’s even a nosey Old hag from New York Turning on your laptop
Where will we go Navigating around the Desktop Said a witch from Glanmire With a nose like a rhino Internet And teeth like barbed wire The witches in charge Email
Said they’d give them a treat We’ll head back to Mayfield Bring your own laptop For prime Irish meat
They hopped on their broomsticks Contact Lisa on 085 101 5374 or email And shot into space Their hands just like talons [email protected] To hunt, tear and chase They soon came to Mayfield What a glorious sight As they swooped and they hovered For their meals were in sight
So hide my dear children And don’t make a noise For the shadows above you Will eat girls and boys So please speak in whispers And creep house to house And collect all your goodies Be as quiet as a mouse
A witch with big ears Whose nickname is Spock She hears every heartbeat And every tick tock She listens for youngsters And knows where they are And soon they’ll be pickled In a big kitchen jar
A huge fire is burning Oh: see how it glows The first course is served It’s boiled fingers and toes The next course is roast Well done and delicious But a hunter just told them That the prey’s turning vicious.
Halloween is a night That they’re out to enjoy So they’ll fight all the witches Who try to destroy They met in the moonlight Of Avonmore Park And hunted the ghouls Right back to the dark.
I woke up next morning And left out a scream So I knew in my heart OPENING HOURS T’was only a dream But what about scratches Mon - Fri: 9.00am - 6.00pm; Sat: 9.30am - 1.00pm; 2.00 - 5.30pm On finger and toes Tel: 021 450 2862; Fax: 021 4502957; And under my pillow A long witches nose. Email: [email protected] www.bourkespharmacy.ie
CORK MONEY ADVICE & BUDGETING SERVICE
UNIT 12, PENROSE WHARF, PENROSE QUAY, CORK
Contact us at 0761 07 2090 or call in to arrange an appointment
MABS IS A FREE CONFIDENTIAL AND INDEPENDENT SERVICE
MABS can help:
Provide Tips on Saving for Christmas and Special Occasions Set up a Payment System for Rent, Electricity and Gas Maximise your Income Create A Personalised Budget Plan Provide Advice on Seeking Relief from Debt
Advice Clinic - Mayfield Wednesday Morning: 10.00am-1.00pm Roseville House (lower level), Old Youghal Road, Mayfield Tel for Appointment: 076 1 07 2090 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.mabs.ie
NATIONAL HELPLINE : 0761 07 2000 FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY CITIZENS INFORMATION BOARD
MAYFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE
Tel: 021 4506633
Open MONDAY - SATURDAY 9.00 am - 6.00 pm ST JOSEPH’S (MAYFIELD) NO NAME CLUB – NEWS
Since these notes last appeared in the August/September issue of Mayfield Matters one of the most popular club members, Natasha Walshe, has taken up an offer of a one year scholarship from Shanghi University in China. Natasha joined the club in 2010 and she went on to play a leading role in the ongoing success of the St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club. In 2013, she represented the Club in the Regional Final of the National Youth Awards Competition and having won the Southern Final. Natasha qualified for the National Final of the Hostess of the Year where she was a close runner up to the eventual winner. In October, 2014, Natasha was the winner of the clubs ninth Cork City Garda Division Youth Award following her nomination by the Adult Committee of the St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club. Last July Natasha was the recipient of a Special Merit Award from the Board of the No Name Club organisation in recognition of her outstanding voluntary contribution to the St Joseph’s Club. Everyone involved in this club sends their best wishes to Natasha and every success in her new role and a safe return in September 2016.
Ever since the club was formed in 1998, the question has been asked, “What are the benefits to young people who join a No Name Club?” During the recent summer holiday period all young people involved in No Name Clubs countrywide were invited to take part in an essay competition on “What No Name Club means or has meant to them.” The winning entries in that competition have given a definitive reply to what are the benefits to young people in No Name Clubs. For the benefit of readers, we include the article submitted by Niamh Fannon of the Kilbride, Co Mayo, No Name Club whose entry won first prize in the Hostess Category of the competition:
WHAT NO NAME CLUB MEANS TO ME No Name Club means being part of something bigger. Over the past three years it has shaped who I am and who I will become. Here are some aspects of No Name Club that have made me who I am: N- IS FOR NEW F – IS FOR FUN No Name Club has allowed me to meet new friends, exciting Yes we learn new skills and build on our talent but the essence of young people that I can socialise with in a comfortable, safe envi- No Name Club is fun. Fun in a safe and social setting with no ronment. It is a place we can relax and interact without any social pressure, time away from our family with new friends in a place pressure. and space that is safe and fun.
I – IS FOR ICE SKATING A – IS FOR ADULT LEADERS Ice skating is one of the many new skills that I have learned No Name Club is all about learning first hand from the most through No Name Club. Others include leadership and event or- dedicated Adult Leaders. We owe our club to these leaders as ganisation and hopefully these are skills that I will take with me without their constant guidance and help our clubs wouldn’t exist. into the future, leading to bigger and better things. N – IS FOR NEVER A – IS FOR ACTIVE Not a word that is to be found in the No Name Club vocabulary. I Everyone plays an active part in No Name Club. You work to would never sing on stage in front of a thousand people. I would your strength improving your existing skills and learning new never be able to write a sketch in one day. I would never be able to ones along the way, whether it’s organising a sponsored walk or ice skate. taking part in a talent show. N – IS FOR NERVE M – IS FOR MEMORIES No Name Club has allowed me to build up my confidence and When my time comes to leave No Name Club I will be left with a allows members to show the world who we are and what we can great many happy memories, memories of frantic behind the do. My confidence has soared over the last three years and I scenes efforts prior to talent shows, fun at our local meetings and wouldn’t be the person I am today without No Name Club. the Annual No Name Club Ball. O – IS FOR ON STAGE H – IS FOR HOTEL On stage talents are a big part of No Name Club and while they In particular the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny, the venue of so many can be daunting at first it is a valuable skill to learn early in life wonderful No Name Club Balls. The Annual Ball is the social and one I hope will stand me in good stead in years to come. highlight of the No Name Club year and always a memorable N – IS FOR NEXT night. What next? After three years in No Name Club, the possibilities are endless.
BAILEBEAG COMMUNITY CHILDCARE
ARDBHAILE COMMUNITY CENTRE OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK
BaileBeag Community Childcare was recently awarded top marks by the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education in Ireland - winning the Siolta award.
We opened in October 2010 and we are very proud of this achievement.
We are the first childcare centre to get it on the Northside of Cork and are one of 90 centres nationwide.
Right: The SIOLTA AWARD winners
for 2015.
NEWS FROM NOWHERE / THE TRUTH IN THE NEWS
Michael 0’Donnell.
Quote of the Month “Those who don’t vote have no right to criticise.”
In the Local Government election for the Cork City North East in 2014, less than half of those registered voted. 5000 out of 10.500, what was the reason for such a low turnout? Are people alienated from the Democratic system to such an extent that apathy is rife? One suggestion is that voting take place over a weekend-Saturday and Sunday. This will give those who, for whatever reason are unable to cast their vote, a second chance. This is the system that operates in France.
The belief that people will take up power and responsibility as soon as it is offered to them is not true. People have to be educated in the Democratic process. Education alone will not significantly alter the basic structure of society but conceivably it could be a powerful and persuasive contributory agent: especially if the alternative is seen as the progressive disintegration of Political Democracy: a possibility for which the present levels of political ignorance, cynicism and alienation signal a salutary warning.
A politically literate adult population produced by a systematic programme of political education, in our schools and colleges is the best guarantee against the indoctrinator. Fear of indoctrination should not be a barrier to political education, but rather a stimulus to its introduction and development. By emphasising clarity rigour and logical analysis, political education /philosophy teaches students the structure of good arguments, a valuable transferable skill. Our standards for truth and knowledge influence our scientific and religious beliefs. Our ideas about justice equality and freedom determine whether we are Liberal or Conservative, Capitalist or Socialist.
In recent decades Ireland has been marred by corruption and exploitation in our most powerful institutions: the Church, the financial system and a political system complicit in both. These crises were allowed progress to such devastating extent, in part, because accepted, implicitly or explicitly, the ideologies of those who held power. Why does religion play the role it does for people? Is economics scientific? Is voting sufficient participation in a democracy? Political education/philosophy encourages the kind of open-minded thinking needed for students to explore the many perspectives on such issues. The consumer society constantly attempts to remove time for reflection. Political education/ philosophy is a counter balance to this culture of fast action. All too frequently political culture has been viewed as a static concept but to do this is to distort reality because society is dynamic not static. The process of change is continuous.
Traditionally, political socialisation has produced political passivity and inequality: political education must assist in reversing this trend. Socialisation and education are not synonymous; they are different processes serving different ends and a clear distinction must be made between them. Both are concerned with political perception and political learning but whereas socialisation stresses conformity to an existing situation, education is essentially concerned with enquiry, questioning, insight and activity. While we haven’t reduced poverty and disease to their lowest level: in fact we are going in the opposite direction; we are lucky enough to live in a part of the world where we can openly debate the kind of society we want. Political education is part of the solution. IN THE GARDEN With Greenfingers
The Community garden produced a bumper crop of tomatoes - organic and sweet. We also grew corn on the cob, turnips, cabbage, cucumbers, beans and a variety of herbs. In addition, a fine crop of potatoes were enjoyed by all, with excess produce being donated to Penny Dinners. At time of writing plans are ahead for sowing a variety of winter crops. The polytunnel will play a major part in our winter season and we are always experimenting and trying out other plants/ crops and herbs for inside growing. A garden tip, don’t leave vegetable beds empty over winter as this leaves soil structure vulnerable to damage from winter rains, causing leaching of nutrients and erosion. Instead, sow a green manure to provide a leafy protective blanket for the soil. Garden trivia, the scientific term for the common tomato is Lycopersicum Lycopersicum (Wolf Peach).
Again our friends at Beechhill Garden Centre, “The Versailles of Cork,” are ever ready to assist us in improving our gardening skills and knowledge. Unfortunately, Sheila has taken a year off and will be missed. Nevertheless, Eddie has stepped into the fray and his knowledge and advice is worth seeking. You may go to supermarkets and buy weeds but at Beechhill you get quality goods and expert advice, thrown in. Spring bulbs are now in stock. Bedding plants for winter colour, shrubs and perennials are also available. A variety of Bird food, to keep our feathered friends warm during the Winter months, are also in stock. Hand made garden arts and crafts available from the Beechhill shop. These are made locally at Cope and are gems. Remember that the Garden Centre is a non-profit making and a part of the Cope Foundation. It’s open Monday to Saturday, 9.30/5pm. Closed on Sunday. Tel: 464 3254. A visit to Beechhill is a must. MAYFIELD EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
KERRIGAN TYRELL COMMUNITY CENTRE TINKERS CROSS, MAYFIELD, CORK
MINUTES OF AGM MEETING 19TH MAY, 2015
Mayfield East Community Association observed a minute silence for the late Eric Stanton who was a member of Mayfield Boxing Club and died so tragically on February 27th. Sympathy was also expressed to the O’Leary Family on the death of Rosarie O’Leary on April 27th who was very involved in our Youth Café.
Mayfield East Community Association congratulated Jim Kelly and Mary Foley on receiving their awards at the Mayfield Community Volunteer Awards Night. Mayfield East thanked the sponsors: Irwin’s Pharmacy, Murray’s Supervalu, The Evening Echo and Clayton Silversprings Hotel. The three independent judges, Chief Supt. Mick Finn, Mr Jim O’Donovan, Director of Environment and Recreation, Cork City Council and Mr Maurice Gubbins, Editor of The Evening Echo and our community Gardaí.
Mr Ger Canning of RTE Sports Dept was our Master of Ceremonies on the night and our special guest of honour was Donal Linehan, who gave a wonderful résumé on his rugby playing days. Cara O’Sullivan finished off a wonderful night with her beautiful singing.
Mayfield East Community Association submitted a 16 page document for Cork City Development Plan 2015 to 2021.
To date, no information on the Old Boys School. Neighbour Watch is still very active in our community. Mayfield Garda Station celebrated 30 years in Mayfield. The Bowling Club is going from strength to strength with competitions taking place with other clubs. It is a fantastic facility in the area, especially for the retired people. The Mayfield Boxing Club is doing an absolutely wonderful job with the youth of the area. With 30 to 40 members of all ages. One member Thomas McCarthy has won many awards; recently he has won his fifth Gold All Ireland. Congratulations to all their trainers for commitment and dedication especially Brian Cronin who initiated the club first day. The Girl Guides are back after their holidays. Foróige continue their great work on our community. Ballroom Dancing back on Friday mornings, all welcome. The Youth Café started back on Sept 18th.
Election of Officers Chairman: Eddie Carey; Vice-Chairman: Sean McCarthy; Secretary: Bríd Houlihan; Treasurers: Noreen Twomey; PRO: Mary Foley; Finbarr Coughlan.
CAKE DECORATING CLASSES
6-Week Class Starting Tuesday, 20th October, 9.30-11.30am Glen Resource Centre
LEARN: How to cover a cake in Sugarpaste Colouring icing How to make sugar flowers, bows and frills Baking tips and recipes And much more...
All tools needed provided in the class. (You only need to bring icing each week)
I am an award-winning cake decorator and I have a Masters in Sugar Craft.
A FEW OTHER VENUES AND TIMES ALSO AVAILABLE.
For more information contact Sinéad on:
Phone: 086 190 9125 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Sineadscakes (all one word)
HANIEL THERAPY EOIN MARSHALL ACUPUNCTURE Therapeutic Massage and Reflexology AIREDALE, BALLYHOOLY ROAD, CORK
Fully Accredited Therapist (MNHII BCMA) Specialised treatments for: PAMPER MORNINGS QUITTING SMOKING MAYFIELD CDP RESOURCE CENTRE SPORTS INJURIES Monday evenings: 5.30 - 9.00pm ALL TYPES OF PAIN Friday mornings: 9.30am - 1.00pm STRESS
Also: FERTILITY
ST. JOSEPH’S COMMUNITY CENTRE All medical conditions can be treated
Monday mornings: 9.30am - 1.30pm using Acupuncture. Tuesday mornings: 9.30am - 1.30pm Contact: Eoin Marshall For an appointment or further information, contact Caroline. 086 2111491 [email protected] Phone: 085 818 8933 or eoinmarshallacupuncture.com Email: [email protected] A warm welcome to our Junior Infant class and their families. SCOIL MHUIRE BANRÍON The girls have settled in very well under the watchful eye of their teacher Ms. Horgan. We still have the odd tear in the mornings but that’s just the mams and dads!
Junior Infants’ Class, 2015-16 Walking on air The Infant classes returned to a newly surfaced play area which adds colour and fun to breaktimes and, more importantly, provides soft landings! Happy Talk The ‘Happy Talk’ programme returns to our Early Start and Junior and Senior Infant classes this month. ‘Happy Talk’ works with parents and teachers and aims to improve the Health Promotion language abilities of children aged 0-6 years. All parents/ Once again, we are very proud as Scoil Mhuire Banrion guardians of children engaged in ‘Happy Talk’ are actively has achieved certification from the Health Service encouraged to take part. Executive as an active member of the H.S.E. South Robotics Health Promoting Schools 2014 – 2015. Raising 5th class are engaging in a very exciting competition called awareness is a key part of the health Promoting Schools’ VexIQ Robotics. It is a science, technology, engineering and process and well done to the Health Promoting Team who mathematics (STEM) initiative. Watch this space for updates were very active throughout the past year and kept on our progress! everyone well informed about physical activities, healthy Suas eating and healthy attitudes. We are very happy to welcome the SUAS team back to our Campa Samhraidh school this year. This involves a group of U.C.C. student Campa Samhraidh is a summer camp which took place in volunteers coming to our school twice a week for 6 weeks in Scoil Mhuire Banrion this year. It is for children from terms 1 and 2. Each child is paired with a student for a twenty second class to sixth class. It is fun, free and educational. minute paired reading session. We have found this SUAS We enjoyed it very much because we did baking, songs, initiative to be very enjoyable for the children while also plays, dancing, games and lots more, all through Irish. increasing their enjoyment of books and reading. Is brea linn an Campa Samhraidh. Gaeilge Abuuuuuuuu!! Acceleread Le Aine Ni hEara, Molly Ni Raghallaigh agus In addition the Suas Educational Development Literacy Linda Nukhova Programme begins a new initiative this year. ‘Acceleread Coffee morning Accelewrite’ is a literacy programme for children from 8 – 14 Our coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice was years using computers with text to speech software. The very well supported by parents, grandparents and children work on a one to one basis with an adult mentor for teachers. Special thanks to Mr. Les Harrington, a parent, four mornings a week for five weeks. for kindly donating the delicious cakes! The Voice Fond Farewell The school corridors will again ring out to the sound of music We would like to wish Áine O’Neill well as she embarks as the ‘SING’ programme continues to work its magic in on her new teaching job. Áine will be greatly missed by every classroom. all. She was a wonderful asset to our school and was held Green Schools in very high esteem by the entire school community On July 19th Scoil Mhuire Banrion celebrated the raising of the especially the children. We wish her the very best of luck! second green schools’ flag for energy. It was a great After School Club celebration as pupils, parents, teachers and members of the An after school club will open in Scoil Mhuire Banrion in community acknowledged the great effort made by everyone in early October from 1.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Monday to order to achieve this award. Well done to all, especially the Friday. For more details please contact Siobhan at hard working Green Schools’ Committee. 087 7674950. St.John the Apostle BNS Old Youghal Rd,Mayfield,Cork. 021-4505716
Welcome Back! A big welcome back to all our pupils, especially our Junior Infant boys who are settling into school with big smiles! A big welcome also to our new principal Íde Ní Riain Visit from Kathleen Lynch TD: We were delighted to welcome Kathleen Lynch, Minister of State for Primary Care, Mental Health and Disability to our school on Thursday 17th September. Kathleen visited each of the classes where the boys performed songs, poems and prayers. She saw the Happy Talk programme in action in the Infant classroom where she met Nibbles & Twitch, much to the boy’s excitement. Kathleen even joined our 5th &6th class boys for football training! Sciath na Scol: Thursday 17th was a very busy day in St. Johns, with the best wishes from Kathleen Lynch our football team took off to play their first match against Greenmount. The boys played a fantastic 2nd half and were unlucky to come away defeated. We hope to be more successful in our upcoming games on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th. Best of Luck boys! Coffee Morning: A coffee morning was held in SuperValu, Old Youghal Rd on Friday September 25th from 9.00am. All proceeds will go towards our school funds. Many thanks to Ken for his generous support. Visit from Lord Mayor We very much enjoyed the visit of Lord Mayor Chris O’ Leary to our school on Tuesday 22nd September. Dates to remember Confirmation: Wednesday, 20th April, 2016; First Holy Communion: Saturday, 14th May, 2016. MAYFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Excellent Leaving Certificate Results Congratulations to all our Leaving Certificate students who performed so well in their exams. Students from this year’s class will be attending the Law and Arts faculty in UCC, the Business and Engineering departments in CIT and the various courses in the Colleges of Further Education. It is always pleasing to see our students fulfil their potential and it is very satisfying knowing that their good results will open up many doors of opportunity for them. Local media were present on the morning of the results and a number of our students were interviewed by one of our local radio stations. Well done to all of you and we wish all of them the very best of luck in their futures.
Appointment of Principal & Deputy Principal We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Kieran Golden to the position of Principal and Ms Karen Casey to the position of Deputy Principal in our school. Mr. Golden has been Deputy Principal in our school for the last six years. Previous to that, he worked for the Department of Education and Skills, supporting schools in the area of Teaching and Learning in the Munster region. Ms Casey was a teacher of English in Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal. We wish Mr. Golden & Ms. Casey well in their new posts. We also wish Mr. Tony Walsh the very best in his retirement and we would like to acknowledge Mr. Walsh’s service to our school community over the last 38 years.
Incoming First Years We welcome back all our students to the start of a new school year. We especially welcome in our new first years. It is an exciting time for them as they start on a new phase in their young lives. They will be well minded in our school. All our first years will have the chance to taste out new subjects like Music, Art, Business, Woodwork, Metalwork, Technical Graphics and Home Economics. It’s a great chance to meet old friends and make new friends from other primary schools.
Music & Dance The music & drama group have a busy year planned. To start, they are promoting our upcoming open night with a flashmob performance in Dunnes Stores. Auditions were held for the upcoming Gradam Awards night performance, and this year students will perform extracts from Hairspray.
Also, 38 students are availing of tuition with CADA performing arts with
ongoing training in music, singing & drama. St Patrick’s College Cork GARDINER’S HILL, CORK
Tel: 021-4503055
“Committed to Excellence” www.stpatrickscork.org / [email protected]
7 A1s for St Patrick’s College Student The girls of St Patrick’s College excelled in the recent Leaving Cert results. In particular, Mary Quill got 7 A1s and received the magical 625 points. Though many in the school expected Mary to do very well, it was still a big surprise to see the 7 A1s on the page.
Mary is going to study International Business. Mary’s classmates Linda Pentony and Kira O’ Sullivan also performed excellently, receiving 590 points and 490 points respectively. Linda will go on to study Law in UCC and Kira will join her there to study Commerce. So many of the girls worked hard and we are very proud of their achievements across the range of subjects and levels. From left: Linda Pentony, Brian Cronin (Principal), Mary Quill and Kira O’Sullivan.
Excellent LCA Results The LCA class in St Patrick’s also excelled in the recent LCA results.
75% of the class gained distinctions, meaning they scored an average of 90% and higher in their tasks and exams.
This was a fantastic performance and is testament to the hard work of the girls, their teachers and the LCA coordinator, Ms O’Connell. Most the girls in LCA are going on to PLC courses in the colleges of further education. We wish them all the best.
St Patrick’s College Open Night The Open Night for 1st year enrolling for 2016 was held on Tuesday 29th September at 7pm. Parents and their daughters who are in 5th and 6th classes in the local primary schools are invited to attend. You will get a chance to see the school, meet the principal and teachers and learn about what makes St Patrick’s a great school.
DPS Engineering Student Support Programme Multinational Engineering company DPS have selected St Patrick’s College as one of two partner schools in Cork for a student support programme. This programme will involve mentoring, work experience and additional support in 5th and 6th year as well as college bursaries for St Patrick’s students who perform well in the Leaving Cert. The programme was officially launched on Wednesday 16th September at 7pm in the school. MAYFIELD EAST INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
Mayfield East Indoor Bowls Club are back in training at the Kerrigan Tyrell Community Centre and will be playing every Tuesday from 2.00 - 4.00pm until late December.
Come along and visit the Centre, meet new friends from your locality and see how the game of indoor bowls is played, you could even have a game! LAOCH AN GHOIRT ÁLAINN
Having won many accolades on and off the field of play as a student here in Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn, our former pupil Shauna Ní Chroinín brought the Munster and All Ireland Minor Cups to Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn on Friday 25th Sept. Shauna was deservedly given a huge welcome. Shauna spoke of her many footballing achievements and fondly recalled some of her many games while playing on the school team. Shauna was always a brilliant Footballer and Camogie player and helped our school to win the Sciath na Scol Football and Camogie double during her last year with us. This year she was one of Cork’s best players! Tá laoch nua againn sa Ghort Álainn! Maith thú Shauna!!!
An t-Ardmhéara ar chuairt / Visit of Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor Chris O’Leary and the Lady Mayoress Angela O’Leary received a great welcome from the pupils and staff of Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn on Wednesday 23rd Sept 15. The Lord Mayor spoke to the children about their community and city. The children also sang The Banks of my Own Lovely Lee in both English and Irish.
The school presented the Lady Mayoress with a bouquet of flowers. The bou- quet was presented on behalf of the school by two of its youngest pupils from Junior Infants. NOTE: School craft fair 4th December - Brian Dillons Hall.
Please contact the school if you’re interested in having a stall.
ST PATRICK’S B.N.S.
The first class boys transferred from the fantastic St. Patrick’s Infants school (over the wall) this September.
The boys are settling into the school and getting used to all the new teachers and making new friends.
Mr. Foley’s fifth class were looking at interviews at the time and we needed a suitable group to interview and we thought the first class were the right people to interview. Ms Fitzgerald’s First Class, 2015-16. We interviewed Ms. Fitzgerald’s class first and it went really well. The first class were very polite and they answered all the questions.
We also interviewed Ms. Ní Chatháin’s class, the other first class. They were all very excited, gave us interesting answers to our questions and listened very carefully.
Welcome to the school first class boys and we hope that you enjoy the next six years of fun! By Iftikhaar Haque (5th Class Interviewer) Ms Ní Chatháin’s First Class, 2015-16.
Welcome first class to our wonderful school. We hope you have a great time in this school. Good luck in the future, we all hope you beat each obstacle in your path. We hope you enjoy the next six years in the school. Alex McCarthy, Ben Heffernan Fifth Class
Mark Murphy Motors Sponsored Golf Classic 2015 This year’s annual golf classic took place in the Blarney Golf Resort. The fundraising was a huge success with 40 teams participating. The funds generated are solely directed towards schools/juvenile and adult coaching. The classic was won by the Lotty family, bringing in a score of 58pts. Second was Peter Bracken’s team on 57pts; third, on 56pts, the Power team. Fourth was the O’Shea’s on 53pts; Fifth, Mallow Swimming Team, also 53pts; and sixth, Amber Fire, 52pts. Nearest to Pin: John O’Shea. Longest Drive: Jamie McCarthy . The executive wants to thank all those that supported the classic by entering a team and also those that sponsored a tee box.
Fé8 team competes in football blitz On Saturday, September 12th, our Fé8 team took part in a blitz hosted by St. Finbarr’s. The lads certainly did our club proud with excellent displays against The Barr’s, Passage and Bishopstown. Thanks to all the mums and dads that came along to support the players. A great day was had by all!
Preparation for County Semi-Final Preparation is going well with our Intermediate Footballers for their upcoming County Semi-Final. Mick Hannon (coach) is putting the lads through their paces at training to ensure they will be fit and ready for the upcoming battle. We are still awaiting the winner of Cill na Matra and Kanturk to find out who we will be playing. Details of the fixture will be announced on our club Facebook and Twitter pages as soon as they are announced.
Mayfield Gaelic Academy Mayfield Gaelic Academy is moving from strength to strength with each passing week. Fully certified coaches take the sessions which are designed for the kids to get active, make new friends, and have fun playing and learning our national games. Boys and girls are welcome, from ages 5 to 10. Training takes place from 5:45 to 6:45 every Friday evening. New players are more than wel- come and parents are encouraged to get involved with coaching, organising, sponsorship of events or whatever is possible. Contact Eoin (Academy Director) at 087-2230916 for more information.
Club Lounge The lounge in our clubhouse on Kerry Road is available for family events, 21st birthdays, engagement parties, or any occasion you care to celebrate! Anyone in Mayfield or the surrounding area is welcome to book the lounge for a private party or community event. It’s perfect for any type of occasion, with secure parking and a friendly atmosphere! Mayfield GAA Club is a not-for-profit organisation. All proceeds are ploughed back into the community for the benefit of all our young people. Contact Bar Manager Robert Boyle or Susan Teegan to book an event at 4508113 after 8pm any night.
MAYFIELD LADIES GAELIC FOOTBALL
Our club has had a hectic few months trying to get our leagues finished it was tough going with a crossover of players but we got there in the end, well done girls, your hard work has led to the u16 and junior panels qualifying for County Championship. Best of luck to all involved. All our underage teams are also involved in the East Cork Championship with these matches due to be played toward the end of September, and our minors are involved in the East Cork Plate…so all our young ladies will be kept busy for an- other while yet.
The youngest competitive members of our club will be packing their gear bags to travel to Passage for a wonderful day of fun filled football, this has become a yearly outing for our young ladies and something they all look forward to as the day starts off with all of the 90 plus teams that are competing walking in a parade led out by the Carrigaline Pipe Band with plenty of lung filled chanting being heard and 3-4 matches being played during the day. Thank you to Passage West Ladies Football Club for their invite, we’re looking forward to 2016 already. The introduction of an academy for school goers up to u-8s to our club is a giant step towards the future, with large numbers attending on weekly bases the future of ladies football is looking very bright and enthusiastic.
We are always looking for new members to help out or play skill or prior knowledge of the game is not required as we have some fantastic coaches to help you on your way, so if you are interested in getting involved then please ring 0863150141(Tina) or call up to the Mayfield GAA pitches on Wednesday evenings 6.45 to 8.15.
Academy – Training 6 to 7, Fri ; U10 - Training 6.30 to 7.30, Thurs; U12 - Training 6.30 to 7.30, Thurs; U14 - Training 6.45 to 8.15, Mon & Wed; U16 – Training 6.45 to 8.15, Mon & Wed; Junior/Minor Training 6.45 – 8.15, Mon & Wed.
You can also keep track of us on Facebook: Mayfield ladies GAA; or email on: [email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Parish Pastoral Council has reconvened with a refreshed enthusiasm for the season ahead. We certainly enjoyed our summer break and are now ready for the activity of parish life again.
September 10th marked World Suicide Prevention Day with Landmark buildings across the country were lit up orange to create greater awareness. Our Lady Crowed church was also lit up orange that night to demonstrate our support for this initiative.
We are glad to report that all the roof repairs have been successfully completed with I hope you all agree the minimum of inconvenience. National Grandparents Day, 13th September was celebrated by many of our parishioners as they bussed their way to Knock for a day out. Enjoyed by all the focus was on the important role grandparents’ play in the lives of their grandchildren. We applaud and celebrate the love, care and wisdom shared by them with all of us. We commend them for both bringing their grandchildren to mass celebrations and the tremendous influence they have on the beginning of the children’s spiritual journey within our church.
St. Francis of Assisi, always associated with his love of animals is being celebrated on Saturday the 3rd of October where the animals of our parish will receive a blessing during the 6.00pm Mass. Last year this event was very enjoyable for all involved. It was such a fun time and so encouraging to see how loved and well cared for our animals are.
We are so grateful and blessed to have our fabulous choir and musicians back at 12 Mass on Sundays. They definitely add to the atmosphere of praise and worship. Their amazing talent is so much appreciated. Welcome back to all. They are always looking for new faces to join. The choir meets every Sunday in the church at 11.00 am for practise and all are welcome. Volunteers are also being sought for additional alter servers. Boys or girls interested in training to become altar servers should contact the sacristan.
We are also delighted to announce that Our Lady Crowned will be hosting a fantastic new project for young people. Songs of Faith concert will be held on Sunday, 22nd of November at 7pm in Our Lady Crowned Church. Young people from all over the City with an interest in playing music and or singing will be invited to rehearse and participate in staging a concert. The young participants will have the exiting opportunity to work with renowned professional composer Ian Callanan and alongside members of the Dublin Gospel Choir. There will be two workshops and one full rehearsal held in preparation for the concert. We invite young people between 13-18 yrs of age to join in the fun activities and for soloists between 18-35 yrs. Don’t be shy and give it a try! Encourage a friend to come along and participate with you.
Workshop times are: Sunday 18th October 2.30pm – 5.30pm; Sunday 8th November 2.30pm – 5.30pm Full Rehearsal: Sunday 22nd November 2.30-5.30pm Concert: Sunday 22nd November 7.00pm. For more information: Contact: 021-4537601 Mobile 087-9161792 Email: [email protected] Website: www.corkandross.org
Christian Meditation is held every Tuesday in St Ita’s chapel after 9.30a.m, Mass and all are very welcome. Please take the time to like OLC Mayfield on Facebook.
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