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Only three minutes from Blarney village.... Take the bridge after the Waterloo Inn, follow the road for 800yds, Casey Motors in behind the first house on your left after the turn up onto the Mallow Road. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 3 Assistance dogs, Indie and Payton with Christopher and Zack O'Leary, Cian and Patrick Griffin (Orlando Florida), and Joey O'Connell all cousins from Blarney turning Mallow Blue for World Autism Awareness Day at the Autism Assistance Dogs of Ireland Office. Photo Donagh Glavin

Zwena McCullough, Hydro Farm Allotments, pictured at Blarney Garden Centre as she gave a talk on vegetable and herb growing. Blarney Best Taught Policing Masters Degree Student Structural Forum Engineering Winner Michael will be held on Minehane from Carrignavar, Tuesday May 8th 2012 Best Taught Masters Deegree Student Science @ 8pm in Networking & Security, John at Scoil Mhuire Harrington from Ballinlough and Best Taught Masters Degree Student Art & gan Smal, Blarney Design Winner, Dara Doolan, Ballinlough at the CIT Awards Ceremony in the Council Room, CIT. Pic Darragh Kane ALLWELCOME A. P. Vaughan Recycling Ltd Skips for Hire Every size skip available PLUS MOBILE SKIPS & SKIPO BAGS All types of rubbish collected Clean out Houses, Sites, Warehouses etc Man supplied (if needed) Phone Pat @ 087 9339731 Permit No. WCP CK09 0729/01

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Popular Blarney woman Margaret Sykes pictured enjoying her birthday celebrations at O’Connors Muskerry Arms last weekend with her husband David, and three children Valerie, Craig and Gavin.

Breast Feeding Support Group Blarney Health Centre Writer Sheila Kiely pictured at the official The Square, Blarney. launch of her new cook Every Monday from 2pm - 3pm book, Gimme the Recipe, with Public Health Nurses at the Mill Restaurant in Open to all pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners. Blarney. Gimme the Recipe is available for This informal group offers a relaxed setting for new mothers who can chat with the €19.99 at Blarney nurses and other breast feeding mothers about any concerns they may have. Woollen Mills. Unit 5, Eastside SC, Ballincollig Tel 021 4876805 15% Fax 021 4876801 25% off - Home Selection off €89 WOOD Call to Sally Burke 086 8152453 ROLLER Vertical BALLINCOLLIG Blind VENETIAN BLINDS Offer on OPENING HOURS selected Tues to Fri: 10am - 1.30pm Cork fabrics (81” x 84” & 2pm - 5pm; max) Saturday: 10am - 2pm Link Road Ballincollig 50% off 20% off Shopping Email: [email protected] Centre PLEATED VERTICAL BLINDS Web: www.acmeblinds.com (Selected BLINDS • FREE QUOTATIONS Fabrics) 81”x84” • FREE MEASURING • FREE FITTING Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 5 Faces painted and ready to get hunting for the Easter ANNEMARIERYAN Eggs on Easter STUDIO: Monday at RINGWOOD HOUSE, Blarney BLARNEY Garden Centre. OMG! YOU’RE PREGNANT! CONGRATULATIONS! Your body is exquisitely designed just for this – pregnancy and childbirth. And now you’re pelvic floor comes into it’s own, strong and yet flexible! But how strong and flexible is your pelvic floor? Kegel exercises are routinely prescribed during pregnancy but these alone are not adequate. Some pregnant women suffer “pelvic girdle” pain and even end up wearing pelvic support belts or briefs! In my Pilates for Pregnancy course I can give you the information and tools you need You may have noticed a new, very so that you can incorporate your pelvic floor welcome, addition workout into your daily activities. And the to Blarney village since ‘Vincent's’ opened in The Square good news is your pelvic floor and (next to The Health Centre). Vincent's is the trading name abdominals work together so you’re actually for much revered Irish charity St. Vincent de Paul and working both at the same time! much of the funding for their activities comes through the Not only will you sail through your revenue produced from their shops throughout the county. The latest shop in Blarney is managed by Jackie and Rose and is pregnancy but you’ll bounce back after the open Monday to Saturday from 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm and stocks birth too! good quality clothes, shoes, books, bric a brac and furniture. The shop is reliant on donations of saleable goods and welcome your donations at any time whilst the shop is open, but ask that you do not leave bags in the doorway. If you have suffered a bereavement and wish to donate clothes and other items from a loved one, but do not wish for them to remain in the local shop, please inform the staff and they will ensure they are sent to shops in other areas. The presence of St Vincent de Paul in the village also makes it ANNEMARIERYAN easier for people to reach the charity, and anyone with any specific needs can call into the shop and talk to Jackie or Rose who will STUDIO: happily pass the message onto the relevant person who can help. RINGWOOD HOUSE, Very much a success story in these recessionary times, Vincent's BLARNEY offer a welcome break from over priced goods. As Liam Roche, Vincent de Paul, told The Muskerry News, “I can proudly boast that we have kitted out a family for a wedding for €20.” And you just can’t argue with that! Pilates Belly2Abs Call Anne Marie to enrol Monday at 8.00pm. Beginners course starting regularly! € Improvers courses ongoing. 9 per class/ Pilates for Pregnancy €50 for € 75 for a 6 week course 6 classes For information about any of these classes, please call Anne Marie at 086-2106323. Wednesday at 8pm

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“Pilat “Pilateses is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit” Joseph Pilates Page 6 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Paula Healy, from Coachford, entered the live finals of the Get Glam make-up competition in association with Diet Coke and Benefit Cosmetics that took place in Sally’s nightclub in Omagh recently. At the age of 40, Paula returned to full time education to study photographic make-up and is currently working as a freelance make-up artist whilst also working for Estee Lauder and Clinique. While she may not have won the competition and the prize of four days in San Francisco learning Blarney Rainbow Activity Club, founded from the masters at Benefit HQ, courtesy of Diet Coke, she did in 2006, is a voluntary organistation exceptionally well, placing third in that plays old fashioned games and arts the Fashion Editorial category, second in the Bridal category and and crafts. They cater for 7 - 10 year a commendation from the judges old girls and meet on Monday nights for her skills and abilities at this early stage in her career. during the Winter months in Scoil Iosagain Blarney.

How many times have you heard your teenagers saying, ‘I’m bored?’ Well this might be the answer. Footlights Youth Theatre, Blarney, has now been in operation since 2009, and is a place for young people aged between 11 to 16+ years to come and put their imagination into practice. The weekly workshops consists of lots of laughter, role playing and use of the imagination, as well as team work, writing and rehearsals of the yearly performance. This is a great, safe environment for your teenager to experiment and be themselves. The Youth Theatre is also known to help to develop the young person and boost their confidence levels. It provides a place for them to meet new friends and to assert who they are. This is a great way to engage young people in a creative pursuit. Another fantastic aspect of Footlights Youth Theatre is that it is a great way for young people to express themselves, and gives them a platform to explore issues creatively. The Youth Theatre is run by a dedicated volunteer committee, made up of parents and the students who attend the weekly workshops. The workshops are on every Wednesday evening at the Church of Ireland in Blarney(beside Supervalu) from 6.15pm to 7.45pm. The Youth Theatre is not affiliated to any church or organisation and it is a non commercial project. If you are interested or think that your teenager might enjoy a taster session with us please contact Fionn on 085 2402484. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 7

Ashdale House UUNN DD FFSaturday MAAay 5YYth 2pm - 6pm All welcome to join in the fun at Ashdale House n Saturday May 5th from 2pm head massages, popular art teacher - 6pm a fun day is scheduled Deirdre O'Sullivan will be delighting in the Ashdale House car park, the children with her fun brand of arts inO front of the wonderful array of and crafts, and Blooming Marvellous shops that are housed in this busy will be adding the wow factor with a local complex. It promises to be an flower demonstration at 4pm. And that highly enjoyable day that will cater is just a taste of what you can expect for all ages, with plenty for children to experience on the day. It will be a and parents alike. All the businesses busy day and there will be plenty of are really looking forward to the day parking available around the back of and have some very special offers the complex in their overflow car lined up for customers, both new and park. old. To tempt your taste buds, tea, sweet van will be there for the little There are currently offices available coffee and some wonderful home ones. to rent in this vibrant local complex baking will be on offer, in addition to The businesses have some wonderful and they can be viewed on the day or a barbecue and tastings from the free gifts to give away on the day and at any time by contacting David popular Tung Sing menu. O’Sullivans just some of the treats on offer include O'Sullivan on 021 4382662. Off Licence will be hosting a beer a complimentary blood pressure check So, make a note in your diary and get garden and have some fabulous wine from McElligots Pharmacy, along to Ashdale House, Blarney, on tastings lined up instore on the day. Margaret's Hair Salon will be braiding May 5th for what promises to be a A DJ will be on hand to add some hair and putting in children’s coloured wonderful day out for all the family, music to the proceedings and a face extensions, Ashdale acupuncture and a great support to local business painter, ice cream van and traditional clinic will be giving relaxing Indian also. What could be better? Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society ather Mat is no more! The good, the DEATH OF THE REV. enrich our “secret page” with the letters of kindly, the true-hearted and single- the erudite and quaint “Viator”. Fminded Father Mat has passed away MATHEW HORGAN, We won’t speak of his charity to the poor – to another and better world. We knew him no; for who is there to know Father Mat, and loved him for many, many years; and it PARISH PRIEST OF who is not aware that he would strip the is with difficulty we strive to fulfil our duty very coat off his back to cover the shoulder to his memory, to fling a tribute of love and BLARNEY of a naked brother? Good soul! How a friendship upon his coffin. With deep Friday 1st March 1849 pound burned his pocket until it was sorrow have his friends – and all who knew converted into a benefit in one shape or Father Mat were his friends – remarked his innocent good man, as his gaping flock other for a poor or needy creature! Money, decaying powers and his gradual decline grinned and shouted at the antics of the we verily believe, embarrassed him; and he towards the grave. During the last two or clown, and stares again at the achievements was truly independent when, which was three years, his constitution, that was once of the venturous equestrian. In such often, he had the poverty of Diogines, like iron had received a severe shock, and things was the pure ore of the good Priest’s without his cynicism. on more than one occasion during that time, nature made gratefully and refreshingly No, no, save in the poverty, Father Mat his death was considered imminent. But apparent. How his people will lament their was no Stoic. He would take the whole the good old man resumed his strength, and thoughtful, watchful, loving Father! world to his heart; and did he possess the again the spirit shone with renovated vigour Think not, readers, who in other places read fabled lamp of Aladin, we verily believe his in the shattered frame. It was sincerely and our brief tribute to a well-loved friend, that first wish would be that the genii should fondly hoped that Father Mat had many a Father Mat was not equally learned as spread out a table on infinite extent, and happy hour before him in this world; but simple, equally erudite as unaffected, load it with the rarest viand, that all who the repeated blows were too many and great equally versed in general knowledge as he hungered might eat and make merry. He for his enfeebled constitution and after a was homely and unostentatious. For Father was the living personation of the virtue of severe attack, he expired yesterday evening Mat was a scholar and an antiquarian; he hospitality, which he looked upon as the at his residence in Blarney; and will be was also a gentleman, full of suavity and especial attribute of the Clergyman and the buried to-morrow in the Chapel of that old-fashioned courtesy. And as such, was gentleman. beautiful scene of his long and useful he admired, courted and sought after. We Dear Father Mat! How thy simple nature mission. venture to say here was not a better Irish and thy cultivated mind, surpass any picture Father Mat – for we cannot call him by scholar in Ireland; certainly there was no that poet or novelist ever sketched! And any other name – reached his 75th year, 45 one who loved the mellifluous tongue more few can comprehend the strange elements of which were dedicated to the service of than he did, or who could so proudly that still made up the harmonious whole; his God and the interests of His poor; and sustain its transcendent merits against any for though many could see what was visible of those 45 spent in the ministry, 34 were other language living or dead. to the eye – the mere surface – few indeed devoted to the duties of Parish Priest of He loved the tongue well but he loved the could sound the depths of your loving noble Blarney & Whitechurch. country more. Father Mat was an ardent nature, and bring forth the rich pearls of Dear, kindly soul! The tears start into our patriot. His was the pure amor patrue – price that sought shelter from the world’s eyes as we remember the love which Father such as none but honest men feel, and cold gaze. Mat bore his flock – the pride with which men cannot understand. He was a Celt to Long, long shall thy memory rest green in he spoke of them – the tender solicitude his inmost heart – in feeling, passion, belief, our heart, thou true Irishman, profound which he felt towards them – his friendship hope. Scholar, noble Priest, and Good Man. for the old; his sympathy for the young. But he was no idle dreamer, he was a He shared in their pleasures and bore half practical patriot - one who evoked Death Report as printed in the Cork their sorrows. His purse, his influence, his greenness out of barrenness and clothe the Examiner Saturday 2nd March 1849 exertions, were theirs when poverty or waste with beauty. He was a peripatetic oppression laid its heavy hand on their instructor in husbandry to his flock; and The 2011/12 Season of Lectures and humble fortunes. He ever sought to few farmers in Ireland knew better than Events of the Blarney & District introduce among his people a love of Father Mat, the science and practice of Historical Society continues on Thursday healthful and innocent pastimes, and a agriculture. 3rd May 2012 at 8.00 pm at the Blarney horror of meanness, lying and all the vices Nor must we forget his passion for building, Secondary School (Scoil Mhuire Gan that follow in the train of litigation, which his reverence for the architecture of other Smal) with an illustrated, public lecture he detested with all the energy of an honest days – his enthusiasm for these mysterious titled; ‘The Re-discovery of U-Boat UC and a kindly mind. perplexities of the past, the “round towers” 42 off Roches Point’. The speaker is Mr. Poor Father Mat! How he loved “the which, to his fond belief, disclosed their Philip Johnston. Everybody welcome. boys and girls”, as he fondly termed his secret to him. Father Mat was really gifted Please Note Change of Date: The Field grown parishioners! We well remember with practical knowledge and refined taste; Trip to Carrignabhfear/Whitechurch how troubled he was on one occasion, and many of the magnificent monuments of area is brought forward to 17th May between his desire to treat some 50 of them ecclesiastical art, whose remains are instead of 7th June. Meet at Round to a visit to the Circus in this city, and the glorious in their ivy-mantled ruin, found an Tower Whitechurch 7.45 pm. Leader: scantiness of his purse; and we also accurate and enthusiastic delineator in Mr. John Mulcahy remember the exquisite delight of that Father Mat, who so often delighted to Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 9 Paul comes up trumps for Blarney Boys National School Third Class pupil Paul O’ Callaghan did the school very proud by winning the recent INTO annual handwriting competition. Paul was chosen as ‘No 1’ from thousands of other entries made by schools all over the country. Paul proudly collected his award at a special prize giving ceremony at Rochestown Park Hotel. Paul’s winning entry and many other handwriting samples are displayed at our new notice board at the entrance to the school which is devoted entirely to encouraging and recognising neat and careful handwriting.

Blarney Boys also had a winner in the Senior Infants and Rang 1 gave an outstanding performance of Brainfood Creative Writing a medley of Amhraín Gaeilge at the annual ‘Cor Fheíle na Scol’ It was lovely to see all the parents in Competition. Cillian Sheehan’s writing in Cork’s City Hall. abilities were recognised with a attendance on the night and the boys exited the stage to resounding certificate of Excellence for his short applause. story ‘Over the Wall’. One of the boys favourite A number of classes joined in for a moments of the year is seisiún at the library during the Scoil an Chroí Ró Seachtain na Gaeilge. The senior boys Naofa annual Easter Egg in our school made their own leabhar Gaeilge, did P.E and Art as Hunt. All classes entered Gaeilge and performed a special dance they had been learning the Design an Easter Egg called ‘An Dreolín’. They also spent a day both acting and competition and Ms recording their very own Dramaí Beaga Gaeilge and there was McHugh awarded the major excitement and fun watching them back on the big screen. eight winners with easter Scoil Iosagaín joined us for a Trath na gCeist during Seachtain na eggs for their beautiful Gaeilge creations. They are displayed along with all other entries and our colourful easter art on the windows.

The Youth for Justice programme has now come to an end. The classes thoroughly enjoyed the team games, science experiments, buddy reading programme and group quizzes. EcoCleaners for a safe and healthy environment at home Eco-friendly cleaning agency offering regular domestic service; weekly, two-weekly or four-weekly

021 4773555 www.ecocleaners.ie [email protected] Page 10 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Mí na Márta, mi na Gaeilge ag Gaelscoil Mhuscraí Bhain gach éinne an-thaitneamh as na himeachtaí a cuireadh ar Lá Glas a bhí ag an scoil roimh Lá ‘le siúl i rith mí na Gaeilge le déanaí. Pádraig agus ghlac na daltaí páirt i 3rd to 6th class put on short gCéilí mór i halla na scoile. shows and read stories as The pupils celebrated St. Patrick’s Day Gaeilge to the pupils of Blarney by having a ‘Green Day’ at school and Boys’ National School. The taking part in a céilí in the school hall, events took place at Blarney led by their Irish dancing teacher, Library. Múinteoir Deirdre. Tháinig mic léinn na hidirbhliana ó Choláiste Ghlac na hardranganna páirt i gCór Dáibhéid chuig an scoil le Fhéile na Scol le déanaí agus d’éirigh haghaidh seisiúin ceoil. go hiontach leo. Transition year students from The school recently took part in the Cór Coláiste Dáibhéid visited the Fhéile at Cork City Hall. The pupils both school where they put on a sang and played the tin whistle. A great traditional Irish music session evening was had by all. for our pupils. This was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Ghlac an scoil páirt i bparáid Lá ‘le Pádraig sa Bhlárnan The school took part in the recent St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Blarney. A wonderful afternoon was had by all. Our 4th class were lucky enough to be selected to carry the dragon during the parade on behalf of the Lantern House Restaurant.

Bhí an-spórt ‘is an-spraoi ag gach duine i rith mí na Gaeilge. A fantastic mí na Gaeilge was had by all at Gaelscoil Mhuscraí! Glac rang 3 go rang 6 páirt i ndamhsa mór sa chathair. 3rd to 6th class also took part in a dance festival in the city with a number of other Gaelscoileanna. The schools celebrated dance and movement in a co-operative environment. Some of the school’s pupils were interviewed for Nuacht TG4!

Cuireadh seisiúin léitheoireachta as Gaeilge ar siúl do na naíonáin i leabharlann na Blárnan. Reading sessions as Gaeilge were enjoyed by the infants during mí na Gaeilge at Blarney library.

Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is currently accepting enrolments for 2012 and Prepare to be blown away... beyond. Please contact the school on 021-4516874 or [email protected] for more information. You can visit We are now stocking our website at www.gaelscoilmhuscrai.ie GHD hairdryers! Do you love your hair? Are you listened to? Do you have full trust in your stylist? If so, great...... If not call us! Book now on 021 4382739/ 086 8240422 and feel good all day long! Blarney & District Garden & Flower Club are pleased to invite you to Spring Gardening HairstylistJo's Edge Unit 6B, Woodfield, with Mary Sweeetnam Station Road, Blarney. at the Community Hall Whitechurch on Thursday 26th April v 8pm. @ 4382739 Everybody Welcome. 086 8240422 Club Competitions will also be held. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 11

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Melaney Okafor, Scoil Mhuire, Ballincollig who won first prize in Paul O'Callaghan, Blarney Boys NS, Category C (1 st and 2 nd class) of the receives his prize from Jerry Holland Primary Schools' Handwriting Competition (EBS) and Mary Magnier (INTO) at the receives her prize from Jerry Holland Handwriting Competition prizegiving (EBS) and Emma Dineen (INTO). function at Rochestown Park Hotel.

Paul O'Callaghan, Scoil an Croi Naofa, Blarney received a Certificate of Achievement. Included are his parents Michael O'Sullivan, Cloghroe NS, receives Nora and Fergal and brother, Mark. his prize from Jerry Holland (EBS) and Pictures: Mike English. Emma Dineen (INTO). Page 12 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Students raise €40,000 for African build a school project Report & pic Tadgh Crowley In January 2011 three students attending Scoil Mhuire Secondary School Wellington Road, Cork namely Olivia Teahan, Emily O’Flynn and Niamh McCarthy along with their teacher Bernice O’Brien from Blarney travelled to Sierra Leone, West Africa, which is now recognised as the eight poorest country in the world. "Food is good, water is good, but ignorance is not good. We need a school." It was these words from a landowner in a small rural village which inspired a group of transition year students from Scoil Mhuire, Wellington Road; to do what they felt was now their duty – build a school for the village of Katick in Sierra Leone. The 'Build a School' project came about following an inspirational through photographs and stories, injecting the project with much fresh presentation by John Mitchell - Executive Director of Fundraising for enthusiasm. With this enthusiasm the whole class got involved in the Order of Saint John of God - at the beginning of last year’s school fundraising and last year they raised almost €30,000 from many term. The Order of Saint John of God has been working in Sierra Leone fundraising activities. for many years providing villages with water wells, grain stores, hospi- During the trip to Sierra Leone last year, the girls had the opportunity tals, and the first school was opened in January 2011. The 'Build a to work in helping build the school themselves. They got to turn the sod School' project involved fundraising for a school in Katick, staff accom- on the land in preparation for where the school would be built accom- modation and salaries for three years, following which, the Sierra Leone panied by the rejoicing of locals for the start of this new venture, and government would then take over responsibility and continue to provide last week they returned for the official grand opening. education for its presently deprived children. After last year’s success of raising €30,000 they made up the final The students’ drive to raise the acquired amount was strengthened 10,000 from a cake sale, two disco’s, selling tickets for a hamper in even more due to the spectacular experience they had on their visit to Scallys Supervalu Blackrock, a table quiz held in Cork Constitution and Sierra Leone, an experience which was shared with their classmates a flag day which was held recently. This year three more students, Ellen Manley from Blarney, Amy Coughlan and Ciara Randles will accompany Olivia, Emily, Niamh and their teacher Ms O’ Brien on the return trip back to Sierra Leone to open the school which they have been fundraising for since 2010. Footlights Blarney Youth Theatre is an exciting series of drama workshops for teenagers aged from 12 to16. Workshops recommence on Wednesday 8th February from 6.15- 7.45pm New members very welcome Church of the Resurrection, The Square, Blarney. (Beside SuperValu) Phone 085 2402484 for further details O'Sullivans Off Licences

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Washington House, 33, Washington Street, Cork. 021 4893771 or 01 6183115 Email: [email protected] Website: www.colmburke.eu Take a trip to Cork Harbour in 1912 at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory from 12noon on Saturday April 14th 2012 for the Everyone is welcome to Lord Mayor’s Commemoration of the RMS Titanic. To honour the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s journey from to Katherine Cork Harbour, Cllr. Terry Shannon, the Lord Mayor of Cork is O'Riordan's Art inviting the public to a free family-friendly day at Cork’s Blackrock Exhibition which Castle. The popular tourist attraction will be transformed with musical opened this Thursday and dramatic performances of the era staged within the Castle and (April 12th) at the courtyard. Library at Wilton Visitors to the 16th Century Cork Harbour landmark will go back Shopping Centre. in time viewing archival digital footage from both the Queenstown Katherine, from Story and Titanic Experience and see newsreels, photographs, Ballincollig, also archives and artefacts from the era. Visitors can also take a savoury recently published a trip back in time to enjoy the tastes of White Star Line themed food from the ‘galley kitchen’ at the Castle Café. book on growing up in Sounds of the era will play throughout the day with live Macroom, but is best performances, children will love the nautical themed performances known as an artist. from the Cork Circus and the Cobh Children’s Theatre Titanic Diary Manus O'Callaghan, performances. Organiser of the Cork This event is free to the public and brought to CIT Blackrock Person of the Year Castle Observatory on behalf of the Cork City Council TEAM. Free awards scheme, parking is available riverside. launched the exhibition. Waterloo Group face the final furlong Mount Music, Toames, Macroom, Waterloo Renewal Group are holding a T: 026 46995 • M: 086 2502824 • E: [email protected] fund raising Race Night on the 4th May in the Waterloo Inn. A great nights entertainment assured with proceeds being used to enhance the area. Some work done but more to do! If any Business or Individual wish to sponsor the project, the following are ways to help # Sponsor a Horse @ 20 #Sponsor a Jockey @20 #Sponsor a half page advertisement on Race Programme @ 30 #Sponsor a full page advertisement on Race Programme @ 50 #Sponsor a Race @ 100.If you sponsor a Race you automatically get a Full Page Programme Advertisement. If you wish to avail of any of the options, please contact any one of the following committee members; Ted Mellamphy 086 8415077, Tom Walsh 086 1551275, Jimmy Duggan 4385662, Mary Keohane, 087 8552359 or Mary and Michael O' Halloran 4381338. The committee are very grateful and sincerely thankful to all who have so generously supported the Group since its formation. Waterloo Renewal Group Working together to enhance our area. Page 14 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

Blarney Person of The Month BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Award 2012 www.blarneycommunity.net The March Blarney Person of the Month is Dylan Linehan Student Dylan Linehan with winners medals at is our worthy March Blarney GAA club (football and ), Blarney Boys winner having been National School, Cork GAA, nominated for his Christian Brothers College outstanding sporting and Neptune Basketball Club. achievements. Dylan is a member of the Dylan recently received the Cork Hurling Development Gresham Metropole / John Squad and was nominated Buckley Cork City and Man of the Match in the 2010 County Youth Sports Awards All Ireland Final. He on behalf of the CBC captained the Cork basketball team who won the 2009 All basketball squad. However young Blarney sportsman’s Ireland Final, and has also this is only one of many CV boasts an incredible array played basketball for sporting accolades that of awards in all disciplines Munster. Dylan has received. The and Dylan has been honoured

Dylan’s name now goes forward with February winner Denis O’Donovan, for his unstinting charitable work, and Champion Greyhound Trainer Johnny Linehan our January winner, and the other award winners from the coming months of 2012, to the overall award of Blarney Person of The Year which will be announced at a ceremony in January 2013. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. Send your nomination with the name of your nominee and the reason you wish to nominate them (along with your name, address and contact details) to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 15 Remodel or Re-vamp your kitchen with

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Congratulations household finances for the rest of the year, by planning for holidays, school expenses and family events and see how the low cost to the Donoughmore debating financial services on offer can help balance the household books. team who progress to the second Anthony Forde, Manager of Blarney Credit Union said, “Over 3 round of Senior Debating and million people across the island of Ireland are using the services of well done to Edel Buckley who their local credit union to avoid being trapped into a cycle of debt. won best speaker last Saturday However unfortunately we know there are still many people facing Night in Coolcower House mounting bills who have not contacted us. For example the most recent ‘What’s Left’ tracker found that 82% worry how they will Macroom. 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Donoughmore always welcomes those members who have not come to see us for a while to come to new members, Anyone interested in joining feel free to contact the office and check on their finances, and see if our low cost Sarah on 0868925771, [email protected] or contact community run services can provide any further support.” us through our facebook page.Pictured are Donoughmore Senior Throughout the year our trained staff and volunteers are available to Debating team; Francy Lyons, Maria Buckley, Emily O'Donovan offer advice and support. and Edel Buckley. Roman House offers One Stop Clair Collins from Shop for First Holy Communion Vicarstown At Roman House we offer a one-stop shop for and Robert First Holy Communions and our prices are set to make celebration affordable and memorable Mulkerrins, because making every child's First Holy Special Communion special is important to us. 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At Roman House we also stock a range of First Holy Communion Candles for boys and girls. These candles make very personal and special gifts and can become a treasured keepsake. If you are completing this very special day with a family celebration then we have everything you need to create a great party atmosphere. One of the first things to remember when organizing the First Holy Communion after party is to tell all your family and friends to keep the date free. First Communion Invitations are available in store. At Roman House you can make your child’s invitation even more personal by adding their photograph to the front of the invitation. Ask one of our staff for details on how to order these wonderful and inexpensive invitations. When it comes to decorating we have an extensive range of banners, balloons, sparklers, party poppers and party accessories to help create that special atmosphere. 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The cast are thrilled to have made it through to the National treatment before it can be discharged to the environment. This is Finals in Portlaoise on the 22nd of April. achieved by the use of a septic tank, biocycle or via a town Our second Whitechurch Macra play that will be performed on sewage treatment plant. In a septic tank system, for example, the night will be ‘Looking for Love’ by Jimmy Keary and directed useful bacteria are encouraged to thrive within the tank and its by Catherine Foley.The two main characters, Vivenne and Denis played by Kate Mooring and Frank Twomey respectively, are associated percolation area in order to break down the waste and meeting on a date for the first time and the play follows the reduce the oxygen demand. Disease-causing microbes should awkwardness and distress on both characters as they attempt to find also be much reduced by this process. After the treated water common ground. 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Last month we looked at the District Court. This time, although on occasion special arrangements month we look at the more senior Courts, namely have to be made because the case may be the Circuit Court and High Court. Both courts are extremely lengthy. The Circuit Court has a huge much more formal in their operations in GOING TO jurisdiction in criminal cases, and deals with comparison to the District Court which can be nearly every serious offence other than murder, seen by the fact that all the Judges and barristers rape and treason. Legal aid for criminal cases is operating in these courts wear their wig and gown COURT granted by a Judge, usually at the District Court even though no longer compulsory. The Circuit (Part 2) level, which would include the costs of a barrister Court deals with actions that are in the region of criminal cases involving children or sexual where necessary. A list of solicitors available for 6,500 to 38,000 although in some instances it can offences. Courts normally commence sittings legal aid is maintained by the court offices and any operate outside of those limits. The High Court around 10.30 a.m., but this is usually 11.00a.m. in solicitor can be chosen from that list. operates without a limit. Both Courts close for the the County courts. The court normally rises for The High Court months of August and September, a period known lunch from 1.00 pm to 2.00 p.m. and finishes This Court is based at the Four Courts in Dublin in legal parlance as “The Long Vacation”. It is before 5.00 p.m. On some occasions Judges will where it deals with matters for the whole country. possible to bring urgent applications before a sit later to try to bring complex cases to a It has exclusive jurisdiction in many areas such as Judge during this time, with the newest Judge conclusion and I have been in cases before the all Company Law matters, bankruptcy, as well as appointed usually available to hear any such Circuit Court and indeed High Court where the any claims in excess of 38,000. The procedures in actions. Many feel that in modern times, such a Judge finished around 8.00 pm rather than this Court are much more formal, and protagonists lengthy period without scheduled court sittings is bringing people back for another day. In most would rarely participate in any action before this anachronistic and such be reformed and that a cases, when a case at the Circuit Court does not Court without a Senior Counsel barrister in break for the month of August would be finish on a day, it does not go into the following addition to the Junior Counsel barrister that would sufficient.. day, but goes back to be re-listed for a new date, be employed at the Circuit Court level. This can usually 3 to 4 months later. cause costs to escalate rapidly when dealing in The Circuit Court The Circuit Court has full jurisdiction in Family litigation at this Court. At present there are many This court is divided into regions called “Circuits” Law and is the court that grants divorces, proposals for reform of the legal system, some for administrative purposes. Cork City and County separations and decrees of Nullity as well as welcome and some not. One area that seems to is one Circuit which is governed from the dealing with any related matters which could have been ignored, has been the possibility of Courthouse in Washington Street. The Cork Circuit include dealing with pension entitlements, reducing the High Court’s exclusive jurisdiction in has 3 permanent Judges namely Patrick Moran, children, maintenance etc. For many people some areas. Certainly the whole area of company Sean O’Donnobhain and the recently appointed appearing before the Circuit Court in Family Law law lends itself open to reform such that the David Riordan who replaces Con Murphy who proceedings can be daunting as well as expensive. thousands of small Irish companies could have passed away suddenly last summer. Normally at If a person cannot afford legal representation for recourse to the courts for company law matters least 2 of the three Judges will be sitting to hear any Family law matter, they will normally be without having to incur High Court costs. cases at the Courthouse, Washington Street, while entitled to Legal Aid which is operated in Cork In Cork, the High Court visits on a regular basis 1 of them may move around the Circuit or sit in through 2 Law Centres, one on Pope’s Quay, and to deal with certain matters. Normally it spends Washington Street. For most weeks, one Judge will one on South Mall. Each applicant for Legal Aid is periods of 3 weeks at a time dealing with personal go out on Circuit where the Circuit Court will sit subject to a means test, and there is usually a injury claims, 2 to 3 weeks at a time for other for up to a week at a time in the larger towns waiting list, so if someone needs their assistance, it disputes, a couple of weeks a year dealing with around the County. This is to allow cases of local is best to apply sooner rather than later. This legal appeals from the Circuit Court, as well as importance to be heard locally and not to have to aid scheme is different to the one that operates for occasional sittings for Murder trials. The High bring all the participants to the city. A case of Criminal cases. Court is in Cork almost weekly now with so much bringing “Mohammad to the Mountain” When dealing with criminal cases, the Circuit activity happening. As with all courts, most sittings of the Circuit Court is called the Circuit Criminal Court. 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A gala night of song and dance hosted by Dripsey GAA Set Dancers will be held in Ballyanly Community Centre on Friday April 20th at 8pm, with all proceeds going to Marymount Hospice. 2012 has been a great year for Dripsey GAA Set Dancers as they won the Muskerry and Cork County Senior Scor Set Dancing titles for the first time. To celebrate this great achievement they have decided to organise this great event with all proceeds going to such a notable charity. Tim Joe Riordan and Anne will provide music on the night and over the course of the night many guest performers will showcase their talents with a great mixture of traditional song and dance. The evening’s entertainment kicks off at 8pm with tea and refreshments also being served on the night. Also on the night a draw for some fabulous prizes will be held and a special prize of a hotel break for 2 people in Ballyroe Heights Tralee will be drawn for all those who attend on the night. Tickets for this great event are 10euro and can be bought in local shops in the Dripsey area and will also be available at the door on the night. For more details on tickets and the night itself please contact Norann @ 087 6977803 or Liam @ 087 6776826

Muskerry Local History Society April 17th 2012 (Tuesday), The Cork Butter Market – The National and International Importance and Ultimate Demise of this Innovative Enterprise, presented by Dr. Liam Downey. The development, operations and success of the Cork Butter Market will be outlined, and the weaknesses Popular local couple Pat and Bridget Harrington, pictured which contributed to its ultimate failure will be examined. with their children and some of their many friends and The lecture will take place in the Ballincollig Rugby Club neighbours, as they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary (Tanner Park) Clubhouse at 8.00 pm. Admission 3.00 for non- last month at The Castle Hotel. members for the lecture. Everyone Most Welcome.

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The demonstration was broken into two sessions, and was given by Malachy Quinn and Vincent Furlong of Safe Graffiti Removal Pictured at Miss Katies Tearoom, The Bypass, Blarney Ltd. This company was chosen by the EARU because the solvents enjoying the vintage tea party that was held last month. used are water-based and do not pose a threat to the environment. Each session consisted of an informative talk, where Malachy Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm crisis centre is calling on outlined the psychology of the graffiti painter (the ‘Tagger’) and people from all over the country to bring two friends with them to how this can be used to deter ‘tagging’ of property. Issues discussed walk, jog or run 5km to raise funds and increase awareness about included steps that a property owner can take to make property less suicide and self-harm as part of their annual fundraiser 'Darkness attractive to taggers, ranging from the colour of the walls to the into Light' Following a record turnout last year the event will now planting of shrubbery. A high emphasis was placed on graffiti as a take place in 14 locations around the country. At 4am on crime, carrying financial penalties which can amount to thousands Saturday, May 12th thousands of people will gather in darkness of Euro. Malachy, acknowledging that at 25 per litre the solvents and walk, run or jog from the darkness into light as dawn breaks. Entrants can walk or jog the course at their own pace and for are expensive; he also discussed alternatives to complete removal those that enjoy a challenge, there will be a special running lane. of graffiti, such as partial removal followed by painting. The To register or to find out more contact www.pieta.ie partial removal prevents the graffiti from leaching through subsequent coats of paint. Malachy also discussed different surfaces, and the various approaches required for porous –v- non- porous surfaces. A practical demonstration followed each session. The afternoon group was fortunate to have the use of a power-washer to wash down a wall that had been treated with graffiti remover. The results were quite dramatic. The cost to a community, in removing this, is a fraction of what a specialist company would charge. A special thanks to Pat Clarke of Ballincollig Tidy Towns, who was our guide for the afternoon practical session. Pat is the proprietor of Ballincollig Tool Hire, and he kindly supplied the power washer for the afternoon free of charge. Michael Bresnan making a presentation to John Murphy following the Each community attending received a full kit valued at 95 plus Anne O'Callaghan (Macroom) owned Rushmore Honey's win in the vat containing two litres of solvent, graffiti removing wipes all the Bresnan Butchers 525 at the Ballygarvan GAA Benefit Night at tools necessary to get started. Curraheen Park. Included Liam O'Callaghan, trainer and Joe If you see any graffiti around Blarney, contact a member of the tidy Kennefick, Chairman Ballygarvan GAA. 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Some members of Berrings Macra recently presented a cheque to Console for fundraising. Seven club members trained for the Limerick mini-marathon which is a great way to get fit & raise awareness for various charities. Console is a very worthy charity, supporting people bereaved through suicide and providing professional suicide prevention and intervention services. Berrings recently had teams participating in the Muskerry Round of Basketball & Volleyball. Well Done to all who took part.

Blarney student comes top of the class Congratulations to Blarney man Liam O'Regan who was selected from a global application tally of over 4,500 students to join a high profile leadership programme from the worlds elite business scholars. Liam, who studies at UCC, was one of six Irish delegates who joined the gathering in Athens at the annual Deloitte International Student Business forum this month.

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If you require the use of the handyman, if you wish to purchase some Gift Vouchers or wish to avail of the telephone service then contact Mary Allen at 025/33411 or email [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 33 the Lynch Perpetual Trophy, Cor Geal is a 48 member strong four part choir. Whilst based in Whitechurch the chior draws talent from surrounding areas as far and wide as Watergrasshill, Donoughmore, Blarney, Grenagh and beyond. Their repertoire consists of a broad genre of music including both sacred and secular styles. Since their inception the choir has gone from strength to strength, performing in local concerts, charity benefits and competing in choral competitions. Betty Fitzgerald, Choir Leader, extended thanks to all who have supported Cor Geal in raising funds for charities such as the Leukaemia Ward at Cork University Hospital and Saint Vincent De Paul, saying, “In these difficult times, which we all live in, it is heartening to see arts groups being embraced by the local Songs of Praise: Betty Fitzgerald (Choir Leader) with members of community and for people to be so generous with their time and Cor Mala, a 48 member strong Cork choir. Pic Darragh Kane money to help us raise funds for charity. If we can use the beauty of Only three years in existence Whitechurch based Cork Choir Cor music and song to help, then Cor Geal is delighted to play its part. Geal have raised in excess of €10,500 for Cork based charities. To our members, and all who have supported us, we humbly say Recent winners of three prestigious Feis Matiu awards, including thank you.”

(left to right) Marine Engineering Student Jamie Barry, Inniscarra and Sarah Armstrong, Ballincollig attending the CIT Schemers & Mechanical Engineering Ball in the Silversprings Moran Hotel. Pic Darragh Kane

Pictured enjoying last weekend at Blackpool City Farm family Accounting fun day were Denis ‘Bowler’ Murphy, Willie O’Leary and Students Marie young Orlaith. Higgins, Mallow and Alice Twomey, Grenagh Pictured at the (left to award presentation right)attending the function, held in CIT Schemers & UCC were, front Mechanical l/r Regina Engineering Ball Moran, Principal in the Scoil Mhuire; Silversprings Mary Moran Hotel. O'Donovan, Cork Person of Pic Darragh Kane the Month ; Cllr John Kelleher, Deputy Lord Mayor; back l/r NEW U FITNESS Pat Lemasney, Southern (Sponsors); Jim Mulcahy, (Award Nominator); Ed Kenny, Kenny's Need a little help Jewellers (who also made a presentation); Manus O'Callaghan shifting those pounds!! (Awards Organiser). Picture, Tony O'Connel Photography. Mary O'Donovan who co-founded Scoil Mhuire School CLASSES sixty years ago received the award to mark her unique Intermediate Bootcamp… 7-8pm… Blarney GAA contribution to education in Cork. Still involved in Scoil Monday Mhuire, Sidney Place, Wellington Rd., Cork, Miss Tuesday Beginner’s Weightloss Bootcamp… 7-8pm… O'Donovan is now the longest serving teacher in the Secondary School Blarney history of the state. Pictured at the award presentation Wed Cardio Tone... 7-8pm…Rathduff Hall function, held in UCC were Regina Moran, Principal Scoil Mhuire; Mary O'Donovan, Cork Person of the Month; Cllr ** 6week course at discounted rate or pay as you go option available** John Kelleher, Deputy Lord Mayor; Pat Lemasney, PERSONAL TRAINING & GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE Southern (Sponsors); Jim Mulcahy, (Award Nominator); Ed Kenny, Kenny's Jewellers (who also made a presentation); Manus O'Callaghan (Awards Organiser). Contact Trish for details @ 086 1239137 Page 34 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Sports Rou nd Up...

Photographed at the presentation of the flag to Photographed at the Scoil an Athar Tadhg, Carraig na bhFear by presentation of the Sciath Jimmy Barry Murphy, Nollaig Cleary and Patrick na Scol Gradam Gaisce Kelly were Joe Hanafin (teacher) and players, Scoile Flag to Scoil Eoin, Diarmuid Mullins and Caoibhne McSweeney. Ballincollig by Jimmy barry Murphy, Patrick LEFT: Photographed at the presentation of the Kelly and Nollaig Cleary Sciath na Scol Gradam Gaisce Flag to Ballinora were Michael Landers, NS at Blackrock Castle by Jimmy Barry Murphy, teacher and players, Conor Patrick Kelly and Nollaig Cleary were teacher Leahy and Killian Buckley. Michael Kearney and players, Kate O'Halloran Pictures: Mike English. and Denis Galvin.

New Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel Gym offers will make you sweat! Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel has undergone a welcome rejuvenation in the past few years, with the restaurant and bar and new Martin Suite almost unrecognisable to their former selves. And now the gym also receives a welcome change with the introduction of their new gym instructor, Dan Sheehy. Dan, who hails from Bishopstown, is a highly qualified gym instructor and has brought huge enthusiasm, fresh ideas and great offers to his new appointment. Dan has attained a FETAC level 5 in exercise and fitness, a National qualification in exercise, health studies and personal training (EQF) Level 4 in National training centre and has completed Reebok spin. Along with the introduction of their new highly qualified gym instructor, the gym has also seen new top standard equipment

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The 2011 U16 team and coaches with Eoin Cadogan at the 2011 Blarney/ Rathpeacon underage medal presentation evening on March 16th. Intermediate Hurling: The Cork Premier Intermediate Hurling League is in full swing with Blarney having played three matches. The lads defeated Carrigaline on their first day out, and followed were this with a draw against Bandon in their first home game. They were beaten by Kilworth in their third game and will be hoping to bounce back against local rivals Iniscarra on Sunday the 22nd. Junior Hurling & Football: The Junior A hurlers have beaten Kilmichael and lost to Donoughmore in the Mid-Cork hurling league. The Junior B side lost their first game to Ballinora. The Junior A footballers were beaten by Iveleary and and will be hoping to get some points on the board soon as they prepare for Championship. You can follow the league tables on www.muskerrygaa.ie.

Blarney/Rathpeacon Underage: Michael O'Shea, Ray Coleman and Eoin Cadogan with the winning U11/12: captains at the 2011 Blarney/Rathpeacon underage medal The U11 team are currently sitting in 2nd place in their Rebelóg presentation evening on March 16th. Central football league after playing 10 games of which they won 8. The U12 team are in 3rd place after 8 games, and both teams All support for the lads is always welcome. Please check out our have been playing some great stuff so far. Any children interested website www.blarneygaa.ie for fixtures and results along with in playing with these age groups can contact Kieran O'Keeffe news, photos and other information. (U12) or Michael Barrett (U11) - numbers can be found on website. Underage Medals Evening: U13: Congratulations to everyone who received medals at our hugely The U13 team have played 2 matches in the Rebelóg Premier 2 successful underage medals presentation evening, and thanks to football league, unfortunately being beaten by Erins Own and Eire Cork dual star Eoin Cadogan for presenting the medals and all Og. The lads will certainly get a win under their belts soon with who helped out and all who turned out to cheer on the lads. A full the performances they have been putting in - all support for the repot on the evening is on the website along with photos in our lads is welcome and you can check out their fixtures on gallery. www.blarneygaa.ie. U14: The U14 team have recently got their Rebelóg Premier 1 Hurling League going, and have been very impressive in winning their first 2 games away to Killeagh and Mallow. They have some tough games coming up and will hope to continue their good performances in Féile and the League in the coming weeks. U15: Blarney/Rathpeacon were beaten by Blackrock in the first game of their Rebelóg Premier 1 Hurling League. The lads will be taking YELLOW CABS on St. Finbarrs and Na Piarsigh in the coming weeks so keep an eye on the website for details of these games. 24 Hour Cab & Courier Service U16: CORK & BALLINCOLLIG The U16 teams have been playing very well in the Premier 2 and 4272255 / 4876299 Central 3 football leagues, having won 4 out of 5 games in total No extra charges • No booking fee with some outstanding performances along the way. They will be NO EXTRA PASSENGER FEE opening their hurling campaign this week. 4 for the price of 1 24 Hour Walk-In Base Minor: (Next to The Bailey) The Minor footballers have won 2 from 4 in the Rebelóg East football league, and are also starting their hurling leagues this www.yellowcabscork.com week. Licenced by the Commission for Taxi Regulation Page 36 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

St. Patrick's NS Whitechurch team who finished in third place in the 4 th. Class Championship at the Allianz Sciath na Scol Indoor St. Patrick's National School, Whitechurch,team who qualified for Hurling Finals at Na Piarsaigh. Pictures: Mike English the finals of the 5 th. Class Premier. Course tutor, Gerard Harrington, with Niamh Curran (Presentation Primary School, Doneraile) and Therese McEnery (Whitechurch National School) at the Referees' Jerry Walsh presents the trophy to Cloughdubh NS Captain, Victory smile from Cloughdubh NS Course. Tara Clifford, following their 5 th. Class League. team captain, Tara Clifford, following their success at the Indoor Finals at Na Piarsaigh.

Ovens NS team photographed at the Finals of the Allianz Sciath na Scol 4 th. Class Scoil an Athair Tadhg, Carraig na bhFear, who took part in the 5th. Indoor Hurling Class Premier. Championship.

Pictured at the Launch of the GAA Kellogg's Cul Camps in CIT Kathleen O'Keeffe, Chairman Munster ILGU, presents the Munster were Cian O'Brien, PRO Rebel Og, Noel Crowley, GPO Cork Senior Ladies Championship Trophy to Amy Farrell, Moate GC, County Board, Conor Lehane, Cork hurler, Paidi O'Brien, GDA Co. Westmeath following the final at Muskerry Golf Club on Cork County Board, Paidi O'Sullivan, Cork hurler, Brendan Friday last. Included is Jean O'Driscoll, Muskerry Golf Club. Also O'Driscoll, Coach, and Kevin O'Callaghan, Games Manager. Front included are Donal O'Regan, Captain Muskerry GC, Eilish Smith, row, Cormac O'Brien, Christian Murphy, and Gary Carroll. Secretary Munster ILGU and Dolores O'Sullivan, Lady Captain Picture: Mike English Muskerry GC. Picture: Mike English Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 37 Edel O'Reilly, a native of Ross Doyle Ballincollig and a 5th year pupil at of Blarney Colaiste Choilm is the first Taekwon Do woman from Munster to be Club won invited to represent the Irish double gold Ladies Team and the World Table at the annual Tennis Team Championships in Scion Dortmund Germany from 25 Taekwon Do March to 1 April. Edel started Tournament playing competetive table tennis in Little whilst a pupil at Scoil Mhuire Island national school in Ballincollig and recently. over the past 6 years has travelled extensively, representing Ballincollig, Munster and Ireland at junior and senior level, the highlight of which so far has been representng her country at the Dara Murphy TD is happy to announce the official launch of this European Youth Championships in inaugural Defence Forces Soccer Tournament between members Istanbul. Edel is currently ranked No 2 at junior level, No 5 at of the Army, Navy, Gardaí and Fire Brigade. This tournament senior level and is the National U21 Champion. Ballincollig will take place on Saturday April 14th at the Camp Field in Table Tennis Club is immensely proud of Edel's achievements to Collins Barracks with a kick off at 2pm. date and wish her well in the most prestigeous event in the world This tournament is in aid of the ‘Rebels Unite in Hope’, an umbrella group for 4 suicide awareness groups; Mayfield Suicide Awareness, table tennis calendar. Glanmire SAFE, Cobh Let’s get Together and Midleton Breaking the Silence. ‘Rebels Unite in Hope’ is a group of locally based people who want to help with the broad range of difficulties surrounding suicide. The aim of this group is to inform and educate people locally on the support available, create links with likeminded groups and provide direct support to bereaved families and young people through group support and low cost counselling. “I am delighted to have been asked to help with the promotion of this very worthwhile event,” Dara said, “The soccer match in April will have two distinct ambitions. Firstly, through sponsorship we hope to raise as much money as possible to be divided between the foru groups. Perhaps, more importantly we also want to raise the awareness of suicide in our communities. The first semi-final will be at 2pm, the second at 3pm. A match between Dáil Members and the Media will take place after this at 4pm. I am very happy that in order to assist with public awareness the Minister for Justice, Equality and Juliet mUrphy, Cork Ladies Football with some of the children Defence Alan Shatter TD has agreed to take part in a very brief participating in 'Train With Your Sporting Heroes' at Cork Institute of ‘exhibition’ match between members of Cork Media and Cork TD’s. Technology’s Sports grounds on its Bishopstown Campus. The event is and will be Captain of the Dáil Team.” running as part of CIT’s involvement in the annual Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. Sporting heroes from Cork and Kerry were on hand to teach young people sports skills in GAA, Soccer and Athletics. The event is organised by CIT’s Access Service, Schools Liaison Office, and Sports Departments. Pic Darragh Kane

Students of Blarney Taekwon do club win at Blackrock Tournament. Pictured are Martin Ryan 5th dan, Kamil Mandzuik, Anthony Walsh, Cathal McCarthy, David Shine and Niall O'Keefe 6th dan and senior instructor. UTI Blarney Taekwon Do Club train Monday and Wednesday night 8-9pm in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Blarney. New members and beginners welcome. Juniors from age 6 up. Page 38 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Monthly M toring... Ken Grandon, Grandon Car Sales, Glanmire presenting Peugeot 508 Courtesy Car to Tom Hennessy, Captain Fota Island Golf Club. Picture: Mike English

Ballincollig Vintage Club get their season underway with a road run on Easter Sunday. Photo shows John O'Leary of John O'Leary Autos making a presentation to Club President, John O'Leary Snr.,to launch the 2012 season. Included are Kevin McSweeney, Chairman, George Leach, Eamonn O'Sullivan, Finbarr Hennessy, Richard Green, Steve Bunce and Evan O'Leary. Picture: MIke English. Damage to vehicles in Ireland as a result of potholes are down on last authorities around the country last summer urging for repairs to be year according to the results of an AA Membership poll of over 20,000 carried out. Since then significant changes in the "pothole county leader people. Only 11% of respondents said that they have sustained damage board" have been recorded. to their vehicle since the start of the year having hit a pothole, compared Last year counties Wexford and Roscommon appeared to be worst to a figure of 16% during the same period last year. 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