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ISSUE 84 FEBRUARY / MARCH, 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE: PLEASE NOTE: Happy Valentine’s

Details of local courses and services, To guarantee inclusion of items in Day photos of yore, articles, stories, poems, the APRIL/MAY ISSUE of

GAA news, gardening tips and more! MAYFIELD MATTERS,

NOTE: Mayfield Matters is available please ensure they are submitted before the closing date, which is: on the Mayfield CDP website at: www.mayfieldcdp.ie FRIDAY, 11 MARCH, 2016

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.

FRANK O’CONNOR LIBRARY

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From January 2016 membership of Cork City Libraries is free to everyone. You can now access our stock of over 500,000 books, journals, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines and e-audiobooks free of charge. Free wi-fi is also available Mayfield Library and all Cork City Library branches.

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You can borrow up to ten items — whether books, CDs, DVDs at one time, for a period of three weeks. You can renew these items online, by phone or using the Cork City Libraries App which is now available to download for free.

LIBRARY SERVICES: As well as free wi-fi there are public-access PCs BOOKS, CDS, EVENTS, with internet access; Self-service printing and photocopying; daily newspapers and popular LIFELONG LEARNING, PCS, magazines; clubs and groups, including monthly Book Club and Ciorcal Cainte; study spaces; weekly children’s colouring competition. WIFI FOR ALL AND IT'S FREE

GARDENING WITH GREENFINGERS

USE OF HEALING HERBS

The use of healing herbs in ancient Ireland was widespread. In the Táin Bó Cúailgne, the story of the Brown Bull of Cooley, herbs and plants were used to heal the wounded. Cuchulainn’s wounds were bathed in a stream strewn with plants and herbs, dry wisps and pads of grass. Moss was placed against his wounds.

As Ireland wasn’t invaded by the Romans, herbs were brought from the continent by Irish monks for healing and flavouring meals. The common Meadowsweet, much used as a medicine, was found by Chemists to be remarkably similar to Aspirin. Tansy was used to get rid of worms, greater Celandine as a cure for warts. Comfrey was used as a spinach-like vegetable and as a poultice to heal broken bones.

In the Community Garden Polytunnel several beds will be allocated to culinary herbs such as Bay, Thyme, Parsley, Chives, Mint and Sage. Any garden without herbs is not a complete garden.

Cities and townlands such as Mayfield are steadily becoming denuded of trees, which brutalises the urban and rural landscape, negatively impacts on wildlife and removes the health-improving and visual benefits that trees are now known to bestow. Cork city council should undertake to plant 20% more trees than their present allocation. This should be linked to tougher laws to prevent the felling of trees in private gardens unless a corresponding undertaking is in place (and enforced) to plant with a more suitable species. Concrete and a lack of greenery creates a more violent environment.

Spring selections at Beech Hill include Dahlia, Gladeola, Bulbs, Begonias etc. Summer flowers, bedding plants, Primroses and Alpine are in stock. Herbs will be available mid-February. Pay a visit to this jewel of a garden. Opening hours, Monday to Saturday - 9.30 to 5.00pm, closed Sunday. Tel: 021 464 3254. The Garden Centre at Beech Hill (John Sheehan Photography)

MAYFIELD COMMUNITY ADULT LEARNING PROJECT (CALP) c/o Mayfield CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield Tel: 4508562 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mayfieldcdp.ie

New Year - New Learning Opportunities

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE DEPENDENT ON NUMBERS AND FUNDING.

Foundation Programme (personal development): Starting Thursday, 11 February. 10am - 12.30pm (8 sessions) Beginners Computers (morning & evening sessions): Tuesday, 16 February. 10.00am - 12.30pm (4 sessions) Advanced Internet Skills Applying for a Job Online Mindfulness – An Introduction to Mindfulness Techniques Basic First Aid: Tuesday, 1st; Wednesday, 2nd; and Wednesday, 9th March, 9.30am - 1.30pm (3 sessions) ECDL Modules: Word Processing & Presentation: (for those unemployed or on a social welfare payment) Occupational First Aid Level 5 (QQI) (need to be unemployed or on a social welfare payment) Word Processing Level 3 (QQI) (need to be unemployed or on a social welfare payment) Computer Applications Level 4 (QQI) (need to unemployed or on a social welfare payment) Craft for Easter Basic Gardening Ipad/Tablet Made Easy Occupational First Aid Refresher Course: Starting Wednesday, 6 April (You are only eligible for this course if you have completed an Occupational First Aid level 5 QQI course within 2 years and 90 days of completion.)

Courses are funded by part-time tutor hours from the Cork ETB and Cork City Partnership Ltd.

If you are interested in any of the above courses, please ring Mayfield CALP at 4508562 and we will take your name and when the exact course details are finalised we will get back to you.

Date for your Diary

The 13th CORK LIFELONG LEARNING FESTIVAL

Monday, 11th April, 2016 to Sunday, 17th April, 2016.

Mayfield Community Education Network will host its local event during this week, so keep your eye out for further information on posters, fliers, Mayfield page in The Echo and Church newsletters.

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To find out more why not contact me, Fiona O'Hagan, on 086 8606355 and I can answer any queries or questions you may have.

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“Rise like lions after slumber NEWS FROM NOWHERE In unvanquishable NUMBER! Shake your chains to earth, like dew Michael 0’Donnell Which in sleep had fall’n on you: YE ARE MANY - THEY ARE FEW.”

P.B. Shelley

Every five years we get to elect our Rulers. Voting is the one day we are all equal. So take advantage of this hard won right. ”VOTE” !

Between now and Election Day millions will be spent by established parties telling us that there was no alternative to austerity: that we had to suffer the pain to get the country back on its feet. You might question, “Whose country is it anyway?” Mayfield was not immune to cuts, housing crisis, hospital waiting lists, water charges, property tax and immigration. How is it that the people who had no hand or part in the Bankers and Bondholders gambling debts were left with the bill? The greatest transfer of wealth from the poor to the rich in history: eight billion a year we are paying in interest for a debt that is not ours. When they come looking for a vote- irrespective of Party- ask them why?

The slogan, “There is no alternative,” (TINA) was coined by Margaret Thatcher. But there’s always an alternative. The press which is owned by those who run the country will not offer an alternative, its not in their financial interests. RTÉ will dish out the Government’s point of view but in a very subtle way. People who are seekers after the truth will depend on Community Newsletters, such as “Mayfield Matters,” for the truth in the news.

Media monopolies are a threat to freedom of speech but the greatest threat comes from the tabloids like the Sun and Mirror. These trivial tittle-tattlers echo the soap operas such as Fair City, East Enders and Coronation Street, dish out escapist fantasies and portray working class people as only worthy of gossip. They trivialise what is really going on. Association Football (soccer) have taken over peoples lives. While the game of soccer can be enjoyable it should not domi- nate all conversation. After all its only eleven overpaid men kicking a piece of leather around an arena. Give me a game of Hurling any day.

Watch the coverage of the election by these fun papers. Will they give fair balance to those outside the established parties of Fine Gael, Labour and Fianna Fail. Open and honest informed debate is vital if we want to avoid another crisis. But if people need to look to other publications for information and facts: there is no better place to start than News From Nowhere and Mayfield Library.

There is another group that is of concern and meet in secret, “Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership” (TTIP). If this secret organisation has its way it will attack workers rights, erode social standards and environmental regulations, dilute food safety rules and destroy digital privacy laws. The Irish Famers Association are seriously concerned about TTIP and so should voters. Question it on the doorstep.

Lets have a maximum turnout in this very important Election and no matter who your preference is, cast your vote, otherwise others will vote for you. Then and only then will you have the right to criticise.

Finally, New Year greetings to all my fans who missed my piece over Christmas. I’ve returned from my sojourn in the Bahamas refreshed with a healthy tan.

REGISTERING TO VOTE

In order to be eligible to vote, you must be on the electoral register. You can check if you are on the electoral register at your local post office, library, local authority office or Garda Station or at checktheregister.ie. The general election will be held on Friday February 26.

If you are not registered to vote or wish to change your address, you can do so by applying to the supplementary register at any point up until 15 working days before polling day.

All Irish citizens are eligible to vote in Referendums and every election, British citizens can vote in all elections but not referendums, EU Citizens can vote in European and local elections and non EU citizens can vote in local elections.

Those who qualify for a postal vote include those studying in Ireland away from home, those suffering from a physical illness or disability, those whose occupation prevents them from voting, those currently imprisoned, members of the armed forces and members of the Garda Síochána.

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letters, C.V’s, Mayfield Kathleen at every two binding, New Matters for 4508562 for months. posters, members CALP’s own information fliers, leaflets. article and on places Volunteers always Senior Alert welcome. Alarms for what it available. always over 65’s offers! welcome.

Day time groups using the centre: Monday: Age Action Ireland computer courses (morning) Tuesday: Irish Speaking Circle (afternoon) Friday: Haniel Therapy (morning)

Night time groups using the centre: Monday: Haniel Therapy Wednesday: Over-eaters Anonymous Thursday: Over-eaters 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. Smaller rooms are also available for use. Contact the resource office for more information.

Computer room: The Community Resource Centre has a computer room with 8 computers with WIFI access which is available to local people to use on a call-in basis. The room is also available for groups to run courses. To find out about this resource please contact the centre’s resource office.

Welcome to Niamh Crowley who has joined the Rainbow Childcare service on a Community Employment scheme placement. We hope she will enjoy her time with the project as a whole.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS: 1990 - 2015

Mayfield CDP ended its 25th year anniversary in style with a social event in the Mayfield GAA Club on the 11th December, 2015. The CDP strived to make contact via email, phone and on a one to one basis to invite anyone who had been involved in the CDP over the last 25 years. This as you can appreciate is no mean feat.

Those who attended were welcomed by some of the current CDP Management committee members and staff team and enjoyed a wine reception. CDP Chairperson, Brenda Corcoran welcomed everyone to the night and thanked all those who have been involved in the project in whatever capacity. As the night proceeded attendees danced the evening away to the sounds of John McGuire and some dancers were lucky enough to get a spot prize as they showcased their dance moves! Light bites were provided by Cormac O’Connor Butchers and a special anniversary cake by Northside Community Enterprises Bakery. A special thanks to Flower Point for providing the balloons to decorate the club and to Mayfield GAA club for the use of their facilities. The CDP team located different photographs and newspaper clippings that highlighted some of the events and actions the project has been involved in through the years. A lovely pictorial souvenir booklet developed by the CDP team was available on the night and it uniquely traced the project’s development. See the centre pages for some photos of the night.

So all we can say after this first 25 years, here’s to the next!

Tribute to Tom Walsh (CDP involvement 1990 to 2014): On the 22nd December, the voluntary management committee members and staff team from the CDP came together with Tom’s wife and family to dedicate a new wooden bench which sits perfectly on the Centre’s patio. It is a lovely reminder to mark what Tom contributed to the Project over the years and it will be something that can be enjoyed by all who pass through the Centre’s grounds.

Left: The new wooden bench, dedicated to Tom Walsh, on the Centre’s patio.

Above: The plaque, memorialising Tom, adorning the bench. 2016 – New Year, New Opportunities

The CDP team are well rested after their Christmas break, so feel free to ring, call in or email them with any queries you might have about anything outlined in this article. CALP will have a new run of courses and the community garden should be getting busy with planting again. Rainbow childcare continues to offer morning childcare sessions and of course the team in the Resource office are always available to complete any photocopying, typing etc. you might have. Mayfield CDP is your resource so please feel free to use it!

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 drop into the centre and we would be delighted to talk to you! MAYFIELD CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE

ROSEVILLE HOUSE OLD YOUGHAL ROAD, MAYFIELD, CORK Tel: 0761 07 6880

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

JANUARY, 2016

Question: I heard that the minimum wage has increased to €9.15 per hour. My employer says that this only applies to adults and that, as I am under 18, he won’t be increasing my hourly rate of pay. Is that right?

Answer: No. Since 1 January 2016, the statutory minimum wage for an experienced adult has increased to €9.15 per hour. Under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000, there are also pro-rata increases for those aged under 18 and for trainees. The new rates are as follows:

Minimum hourly rate % of minimum wage Experienced adult worker €9.15 100% Aged under 18 €6.41 70% First year from date of first employment €7.32 80% aged over 18 Second year from date of first €8.24 90% employment aged over 18 Employee aged over 18, in structured training during work: In the 1st one-third period €6.86 75% In the 2nd one-third period €7.32 80% In the 3rd one-third period €8.24 90%

If your employer is not paying you the appropriate minimum wage, you can make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) using the online complaint form available on workplacerelations.ie. In the complaint form you have two options. You may either request an inspector from the WRC to investigate a claim that the national minimum wage is not being paid or you may refer a dispute to a WRC adjudicator. However, you can only refer a dispute if you have requested a statement from your employer outlining the calculation of the average hourly pay. You can get more information on the minimum wage and your employment rights from the WRC Information and Customer Service (Lo-call 1890 80 80 90 or workplacerelations.ie) or from the Citizens Information Centre below.

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.

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POETRY PAGE SOME GRATITUDE A DUSTY TAIL Richard Goodison Billy Herdman (With the assistance of my grandchildren) On Stephen's morn the rain came down As it had done for days. I placed some food upon the ground As on some sultan's trays.

A trinity of seed-flecked wings, Three starlings came to eat. They pecked and shook the meagre things, Please send poems to: The sodden bread and wheat.

[email protected] But one dark bird, a starling too, or just hand them into us Upon my wall he lands. We have a dog, a fearsome beast here at the With throbbing throat he trills and, true, And he’s only one year old, CDP Resource Centre He whistles, chortles, stands. He’s there at every dinner (we’ll even type them up for And scrounges food untold, Is he rewarding me this way, you!) He scampers round from chair to chair His beak-sent song afling? And jumps up on the bed Is he with honour trying to say: ASTRONAUTS SEVEN We have to pick up every hair, "Some gratitude I bring."? For that’s what mother said. Catherine McNeill-McCarthy PROMISES But he really is a treasure, January twenty-eighth - Theo McAuliffe And is not fierce at all that was the date, And when he gets a boot or two This doorway is full of broken promises Right on target, He chews them in the Hall. from politicians who called and failed me perhaps, a trifle late, We would never slap or smack him Astronauts Seven in the past. For that would be so cruel, took leave of earth, Please don't lie to me and I won't lie to you. So he gets away with murder, A new experience Please don't say you will when I know you For Dusty is no fool. to give life and birth. won't. When we came home from school some days

An earthly cheer, Please don't tell me you can when I know And lessons have been tough, astronauts in gear, you can't. He greets us with a wagging tail Smiling broadly, And a hearty wuff, wuff, wuff. Please don't say you will look into it when So everything is normal then perhaps, some fear, I know you won't. Astronauts Seven And much gives us a treat, waved good-bye, All they really care about is how long their Dusty knows he’ll get one too A new experience Dáil Éireann seats is going to last . And Dances at our Feet.

in space to try. Our dog Dusty’s very small Mayfield matters With a face like a frightened mouse Children’s faces, Richard Goodison He thinks that he is Robo Dog of all ages. To Mayfield people Mayfield matters As he struts about the house, From every class, As of course it sure should do, That is why we love him at all stages, But do I write of Mayfield Village Be he smart or just a fool, Astronauts Seven Or of the paper known to you? If we only had our way saw leave the screen He’d come with us to school. In a burst of fire .... Now Mayfield really matters mostly no more were seen. Because of the people living there, So that’s the story of our dog While 'Mayfield Matters', the newsletter, He’s one of our best friends, January twenty-eighth - Keeps them close with guiding care: When we go on to greater things

that was the date, We hope it never ends. Pictures, ads, poems, courses, news, Our Mum and Dad both love him, Right on target, Young and old kept well in touch; perhaps, a trifle late, Though Dad calls him a pest, Music, art, and spiritual views, But keep on barking Dusty boy Astronauts Seven Stories, yes, and such and such. He means it just in jest. took leave of earth, And sped to heaven Gardening tips and persons' rights, So every child who gets a dog for new life and birth. 'No Name Club' and schools galore, Make sure that they’re well fed Credit Union, sporting lights, They do not ask for very much Soul and body ask no more. Just love and a decent bed 'Mayfield Matters' matters to Mayfield, They’ll pay you back a thousand fold Matters of Mayfield surely do For everyday you care, And Mayfield matters, doesn't it?! - A gentle pat upon the back Oh Heck! I'm getting quite confused!!! Some fingers through their hair. Thinking of buying a new car in 2016? For great loan rates make sure and talk to us first!

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Monday 9.45am Aerobics & Floor, Inter/ Adv 10.00am Aqua Tone Water Aerobics 6.00pm Spinning 7.00pm Total Tone 7.00pm Aqua Tone – Water Aerobics non swimmers welcome 8.00pm Cross-fit Step

Tuesday 7.00am Tabata Spinning 9.45 am Step & Floor, General level 6.00pm Kettlebells

Wednesday 9.45am Tight & Tone, Advanced 10.00am Aqua Tone 6.00pm Kettlebells / Toning 7.00pm Cross-fit (Ladies Only all fitness levels)

Thursday 11.00am Line Dancing 6.00pm Cardio tone

Friday 7.00am Tabata Spinning 9.00am Aqua Tone 9.45am 20/20/20 Step, Floor, Toning 6.00pm Kettlebells 7.30pm Cycle Cross-fit (Mixed class suitable for all levels)

Saturday 9.30am Cycle Cross –fit

Books of Aerobics Tickets €30 for 5 classes that’s only €6 per class and you can pre-book your classes with the tickets by quoting your ticket number.

Aerobics: Members €2.00 per night Spinning: €7 per class (Members €4) Non-Members €7.00 per class €8.00 inc Swim, Gym & Sauna Ladies Swimming Lessons: Every Tuesday at 2.00pm.

Pay As You Go €5.00 per class - beginners, improvers and advanced all welcome!

For further information contact: MAYFIELD SPORTS COMPLEX, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. (021) 4505 284 or (021) 4506 232 Log on to mayfieldsportscomplex.ie 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY PICTURES

Members of the first CDP Management Committee. L to r: Jimmy Lynch, Canon Donal Linehan, CDP Chairperson Brenda Corcoran, Eugene O’Connor, Judy (Enda) Dineen, Frances Ronayne and Mary Mangan.

Jenny O’Sullivan and John O’Gorman Kaye Buckley and Eileen Sherlock Michael and Marie Fitzgerald

Mayfield CDP Chair, Brenda Corcoran, Anne Treacy and Noel Manley Jackie Pentony, Rose Murray welcoming everyone. and Margaret Kiely 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY PICTURES

Ger and Yvonne Canning Kathleen O’Sullivan and Áine O’Gorman

Rosella Sheehan and Valerie Hourigan Siobhán O’Dowd and Mary Mangan Winnie O’Ceallacháin and Lucky Khambule

MAYFIELD CDP Celebrating 25 years: 1990 - 2015

Jimmy and Claire Lynch Joan Sheehan, Theresa Kelleher and Bernadette Nolan ST. JOSEPH’S (MAYFIELD) NO NAME CLUB – NEWS

The competition side of the Annual Programme of Social Activities involving the young people in No Name Clubs countrywide is fast approaching with the dates and venues being announced by the No Name Club Events Committee. Since the current season began in September, 2015 the new club members have been inducted as hosts and hostesses in the St. Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club following a training programme that was provided by Mr Seán Twomey, the Southern Regional Officer. That was followed by an interview session where the adult club leaders met with each new club member to find out what the incoming young people were bringing to the club in terms of skills and talent.

Activities: On the 21st and 22nd November, 2015, a representative group of club members together with adult leaders travelled to the Scout and Guides Outdoor Centre in Mount Mellary, Co Waterford to join with over 200 other club members in a week-end of outdoor activities.

The No Name Club National Conference for the club members and adult leaders took place in Croke Park Conference Centre on Saturday, 28th November, 2015. The event was attended by 450 young people and adult leaders from clubs spread throughout the country and amongst those were a representative group of ten members of our club who found the event to be very informative and an educational experience of a lifetime. The theme of the conference was “Providing Positive Alternatives “which were presented by an excellent panel of professional people who conducted a series of very interesting workshops on subjects that had the large attendance fully engaged throughout the conference.

Among the panel of speakers was the 2014 International Rose of Tralee winner, Maria Walsh. She was a member of the Headford, Co Galway No Name Club in 2004 when she won the title of Hostess of the Year in the No Name Club National Youth Awards Competition Finals that was hosted by the St. Joseph’s (Mayfield) No Name Club in the Silversprings Hotel Conference Centre.

Maria Walsh became a Director and National PRO of the No Name Club prior to emigrating to New York and later to Philadelphia where she was chosen to represent that state in the 2014 International Rose of Tralee Competition. At the conference workshop Maria spoke about her involvement in her local No Name Club and later at national level with the organisation that helped her to cope on her journey from Hostess of the Year success in No Name Club to becoming the International Rose of Tralee. Each year the adult leaders in No Name Clubs countrywide select one male and one female club member to represent their club in the Annual Youth Awards Competition. The St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club has recently completed that task by interviewing their members who had put their names forward to enter for that competition. Following a closely contested selection process the following two club members will represent our club in the Regional Youth Awards Finals being held on Saturday, 6th February, 2016: Sophie Wright (Hostess) is a student in St Patrick’s Girls College, Gardiners Hill where she is studying for her Leaving Certificate later this year. Sean Fogarty (Host) is currently a Leaving Certificate student in St Aidan’s Community College, Dublin Hill.

Recently the young people involved in our club were given an Alcohol and Drugs Awareness workshop by the locally based Youth Officer, Máiread Quarry. The response from those who were present at the event was that it was very informative and educational in understanding the dangers attached to what is a major problem in today’s society.

NOTE: The St. Joseph’s Community Association AGM is taking place on Thursday, 4th February, at 12pm. Refreshments will be served at 11.30am. ST. JOHN THE APOSTLE BOYS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Visit to Blackrock Castle: In November, 3rd and 4th classes visited Blackrock Castle Observatory. We had a great time exploring the Planets and the different solar systems in the amazing Space Dome. We examined mirrors and lenses and we played a game where we were working to destroy a meteor. We looked through telescopes and saw the magnificent view from the top of the castle. We really enjoyed our day.

Basketball Blitz The school Basketball Team (right) took part in the Annual Garda Basketball Blitz in Neptune Stadium on Friday 22nd January. The team performed really well with very close matches. Everybody enjoyed the day. Congratulations to all!

Cake Sale in the School on Friday 12th February. All Welcome. Mid Term Break: School will be closed on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th February. Staff Meeting on Tuesday 1st March – all students will go home at 1.30 pm. Ceremony of Light for Confirmation Class Monday, 14th March at 7pm in Church of Our Lady Crowned. First Confession for Communion Class: Tuesday, 15th March – at 7pm in Church of Our Lady Crowned. th th Easter Holidays: Wednesday, 16 March. Reopening on Monday April 4 2016. Enrolment 2016: For Junior Infant Class 2016 enrolment, please phone the school office (021) 4505716.

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The month of December marked the opening of Keohane’s Cork Funeral Directors second premises located in Knights Hill, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield.

The site would have been previously known to people as the AIB Bank on Old Youghal Road. While Cork City is already home to a number of funeral homes, this development is the first for the community of Mayfield and surrounding areas.

Knights Hill will meet the needs of the community it intends to serve. The facility incorporates a personal yet professional approach, sensitive surroundings together with onsite car-parking.

The funeral services Keohane’s Cork, Funeral Directors will provide are:

Assistance in the planning of personalised funerals within an agreed and acceptable budget. We can provide a funeral to suit everyone’s individual choice and circumstance. Arrangement and personal supervision in every aspect of the funeral. Payment, at your request and on your behalf, of all third party costs, charges and fees associated with your funeral choice. Services can be religious or secular as required and will be arranged to take place at home, in a Church, Funeral Home or venue of your choice or at the Crematorium. The ashes can be interned in a family grave or scattered at a favourite place.

Pre-planning your funeral service to give your family peace of mind.

Contact John at 021 431-1000 at any time to discuss your requirements.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS

A very happy New Year to everyone. The Parish Pastoral council would also like to thank you all for your kindness over the Christmas. So many people benefited greatly from your generosity again this year. Charities such as Cork Simon Community, Edel House, Cuanlee House, St. Vincent de Paul and the direct provision centre for refugees all expressed their gratitude to the congregation of Our Lady Crowned Church.

Our Lady Crowned parish was extremely busy hosting such successful events as the Giving Tree, Carol singing, Cake Raffle, Church crib and all the well-attended celebrations over the festive season. The many visitors and the family members home for the holidays all added greatly to the special atmosphere. A big thanks to all those who helped, attended and contributed; your efforts resulted in a very successful Christmas.

We are really excited and looking forward to what God has in store for us in the coming year. The last twelve months illustrated the power of community and the enormity of what can be achieved when we all work together. In 2015 along with the many regular events we had the opportunity to successfully host large events such as the Parish Mission in April, the Finbarr Wright concert in May and the youth event, Songs Of Faith in November.

December also saw the launching of the Jubilee year of Mercy which will run to November 2016. One of the Dominican priests from Ennismore will speak at weekend Masses on the Year of Mercy. Details and dates will be notified closer the time.

Your continued generosity allowed for the completion of the much needed roof repairs which is set to continue into 2016 with remedial works of the internal ceiling beginning in January.

On Thursday, February 11th the parish will hold a ceremony to mark the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World day of the Sick

We wish all the best to all the boys and girls who will receive their first Holy Communion or Confirmation. May God bless them and their families as they prepare for their special day.

Easter falls early this year with Easter Sunday on the 27th March and Lent beginning on the 10th February. Keep checking in with our Parish Website www.olcmayfield.ie which is being updated regularly with times, our weekly newsletter, photographs, new information and Fr. Keohane’s enlightening blog.

Christian Meditation continues every Tuesday morning after the 9.30am Mass. All are welcome.

WE NEED HOME HELPS Margaret Healy

As we are getting very near the General Election now it is time to let this government or should I say past government know how much they have let the Home Care Service down and I hope when they go for their new election agenda that the people of this country don’t forget the way our older and sick people who rely on the Home Help Service have been treated and in my eyes they have been treated very badly indeed in spite of numerous pleas to the DÁIL and City Councillors to help the Home Helps and their clients apart from a few our pleas fell on deaf ears.

I have posted a video on this page of elder abuse. Even though there are some very good nursing homes here in Ireland and very good caring staff it has now come to the public domain that everywhere there is old and elderly people being cared for there is a need to be hidden cameras to prevent this abuse ever happening in this country because these people cannot speak for themselves and in a lot of cases they may not have any family so they are very vulnerable. Please like and share our Facebook page: Homehelpshealy.

The old, sick, and elderly people of this country live in fear every day because there has been massive cuts to the Home Care Service some of them have had their service cut by more than 50% and this is a big financial burden on their families in some cases the families have to employ private care for those that can afford it which is very few and yet there are other departments in the H.S.E that are overcrowded with staff but the Nursing Staff in the hospitals and the Home Helps takes the cuts. While there are people who have to go to Nursing Homes there is a lot of people who would rather stay in their own home. Nurses are stretched to the limits and the Home Care Packages are cut almost to nil now at this stage.

Having sat in on meeting with the families of the people who depend on the Home Help Service there is a lot of anger at the way the service has been cut for instance if a Home help was doing an hour a day for a client they are now in some cases cut down to 30minutes and 15 minutes but are expected to get the same work done so who suffers in this situation? The Client.

We need to look after our elderly people and keep them in their own homes it is very important that this issue is brought out to the public we as a nation are getting older every day and do we want to stay in our own homes when we get old? Of course we do. Do we want to be at the mercy of this state? No. I was very disappointed looking at Vincent Brown Peoples Debate held a couple of weeks ago to think the Ministers could not even be bothered to turn up to answer questions that people wanted to ask so where do we go from here?

We have to make sure that the next government especially the people that will be representing the Health and Welfare of our people will do and mean what they say. We have to support all the Nursing Staff in the Hospitals who are working very hard to look after people and most of all we have to make sure that the people in our communities who depend on the Home Care Service are looked after and are able to stay in their own home without fear. Again as I have said before make sure you vote for people that will work for the people we will be voting now very shortly and now in the time to make a difference.

Please sign our petition http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support-the-home-helps You may be asked to donate to this petition don’t donate. Follow us on twitter @homehelpshealy

NEWS FROM ST.PATRICK’S GIRLS SCHOOL

We are well settled into the term. 1st/2nd classes have begun Shared Reading with their parents. Classes continue to visit Mayfield library.

On Jan 13th Ms. Coughlan’s 6th were in the library to present their history project on the streets of Cork, to the boys from Mr. Duffy’s 6th class from the boys school.

The girls shared a wealth of knowledge and finished with a quiz and a puzzle which made the presentation very informative and entertaining. The project has been submitted for The Discover Heritage in Cork competition.

On Jan 21st 5th classes attended a talk on 1916, by Michael Moylan from Heritage in Schools. 1st / 2nd classes enjoyed listening to some Irish legends. We are looking forward to the flag raising ceremony on March 16th.

On Jan 19th 3rd class pupils and their parents had a day at CIT. The pupils participated in sports and science activities. Their parents were given a tour of the campus and given information on access to courses. It’s never too early to plan ahead.

Our Parents Group are organizing a disco around Valentine’s day. There will be a lot of pink and red to be seen.

We will stage our Seo le Padraig on March 11th and 14th. There will be other events, a drama group, céilí and camogie to celebrate our national holiday. SURVIVORS UNITE Seamus Kelly

Survivors Unite was founded to assist those affected by Institutional abuse. In writing this article I hope to encourage others to come forward to access funds from the Caranua Applications Process that was set up to support survivors. So far, of the €110 million allocated for the scheme, €47 million has been claimed and I fear if it goes unclaimed it may not be used for the benefit of survivors. They have already signaled that it will be raided by the state.

As a survivor of institutional abuse, it is my firm belief that no one knows better how to support those who’ve experienced it’s trauma, then those who’ve experienced it themselves. Having grown frustrated with some of the established advocacy groups, I took it upon myself to form Survivors Unite seven years ago. It is recognised by the Department of Education, however it does not receive any funding from the church or state, as it is my belief that that would compromise our inde- pendence to do the right thing. I do this work because my heart tells me to.

In the last few months, we have helped five survivors access funds. This has allowed houses to be renovated, and has been hugely beneficial to them, giving them a feeling of having been listened to and believed. In another case, we fought for someone diagnosed with terminal illness to gain the peace of mind of knowing that their burial costs would be looked after.

I have worked with Munster Joinery, Belgooly Gates and Gerard Varian Heating & Plumbing to complete home improvements and have found the quality of their work to be excellent. As well housing support, healthcare and education opportunities are provided as part of the scheme.

The scheme is not without its failings and frustrations that so often accompany working within a bureacracy. I myself went on a 10-week computer course. The Department of Education had told us that they we would get a grant to- wards laptops in order to continue on, but at the end of the course we were told that Caranua had made a mistake, gave us the wrong information, and that we were not getting it. This is just one example of the way sur- vivors are being treated by Caranua and the Department of Education.

In my advocacy on behalf of survivors, I have worked with the Catholic Church. This is something that I found quite difficult to do initially. The Church’s response to all the evidence of abuse and cover up within their schools and orders was one of foot- dragging and attempts to avoid liability. They should never be allowed to forget what they did. I have, however, found working with many within the Church like Archbishop Diarmuid Martin to be fruitful. I have found him attentive and helpful in sorting out some of the problems that arise with the scheme. There is a greatness within the Church and not all priests should be tarred with the actions of a minority of abusers.

Anyone affected by the issues I’ve talked about should contact me at 0863628386 Seamus Kelly with or at my address at 35 Dunard, Mayfield, Cork. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin

HELPFUL NUMBERS / WEBSITES

AWARE 01 661 7211 www.aware.ie/ CORK SUICIDE LINKS PIETA HOUSE CORK, 021 434 1400 021 427 1323 www.suicidelinks.ie www.pieta.ie/ CITIZEN’S INFORMATION Mayfield CIC GROW 1890 474 474 http://grow.ie/ REACH OUT Roseville House (Lower Level), Old Ie.reachout.com Youghal Road, Mayfield, T23 YHP1 HSE, Health Centre, Mayfield. Phone: 0761 07 6880 T: 021 450 4886 SAMARITANS, 116 123 (FREE CALL) www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/ www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/ www.samaritans.org/ bereavement_counselling_and_support Mental_Health_Services/NOSP SUICIDE PREVENTION www.suicideprevention.ie CONSOLE LOW-COST ADULT AND CHILDRENCOUNSELLING 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444 YOUR MENTAL HEALTH www.console.ie/ Newbury House 021 4507999 www.yourmentalhealth.ie/ Scoil Mhuire Banrion

A vexing project? This month, 5th class, room 17 are entering a very exciting competition. The VEXIQ is being held in the Cork Institute of Technology from January 28th to 29th. The competition involves building and programming a robot to drive around, pick up and throw balls. The balls are targeted at a sorting area and the aim is to knock other balls off a ramp to score points. Our class is also involved in a science project based on the role of women in science. We have learned a lot of skills on these projects including building, coding, researching and working as a team.We are all very excited and can’t wait for the competition!

Sing! Two talented singers from 6th class, Ella O’Brien and Samantha Sheehan have been lucky enough to have been chosen to take part in the Choir of 1,000 voices. The choir will take part in the Easter 1916 Commemoration Ceremony to be held in Collins’ Barracks in Dublin. Guests will include President Michael D. Higgins. It is a great honour to have our school represented at such an important event. Well done Ella and Samantha. Go n’eirí libh!

First Communion Second class is busy preparing for First Communion by attending mass every month as part of the ‘Do this in memory’ programme.

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Name: Beech Hill Table Tennis Club Beech Hill Table Tennis is Address: Middle Glanmire Road, Montenotte an integrated sports club Email address: [email protected] Telephone contact numbers: Philip @ 085 1441961, Eoin@ 087 0509147 and that caters for all categories Margie @ 087 2798876 of players, mainstream, Website: www.beechhilltable tennis.com paralympic and Facebook: www,facebook.com/BeechhillTableTennisClub/ intellectually impaired.

Our emphasis on providing an integrated approach and environment makes the Club unique as far as the sport of table tennis in Munster is concerned, and we are very proud of that status. Our integrated nature means that the Club has dual affiliation of sports governing bodies – Table Tennis Ireland and Special Olympics Ireland, through their respective Munster branches. Our aims are:

To provide year-round sports training and opportunities for competition for mainstream, paralympic and intellectually impaired players. To develop a successful model of integrated sport in the Club, involving players from all backgrounds and with different abilities and, in so doing, to increase awareness among our members and family members of the benefits of such an approach. To develop greater awareness among the table tennis playing community in Cork and the general public of the merits and benefits of an integrated approach to the sport. To provide our players with the normal social opportunities and benefits of membership of a sports club.

The Club was founded in 2001 and this year celebrates 15 years of existence. We are currently seeking new mainstream player membership from people aged 8 years and upwards. The Club caters for a number of different categories of membership – senior, junior, student, under age and veteran. Training Times are as follows: Monday: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (7.00 pm – 8.30 pm for under age players) Casual use of the Club’s facilities on any Wednesday: 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (Special Olympics players) of the above sessions is also encouraged Thursday: 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (7.00 pm – 8.30 pm for under age players) for those unsure about committing to Sunday: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm (Integrated Session) membership, at €3 per session.

PORT OF CORK, late 1800s Note on the skyline the Great Houses of Montenotte

UPCOMING COURSES

Collaboration between Newbury House and HAZ

Reflexology Starting: Thursday, 18 February, 10.30am to 12.30pm Venue: Roseville House Duration: 5 Weeks

Morning Cookery Starting: Monday, 22 February, 11.00am to 1.00pm Venue: St Joseph’s Community Association Duration: 6 Weeks

Other Upcoming Courses in March

Yoga – 10 Weeks (Newbury House) Interior Design – 6 Weeks (Newbury House) Stress Management – 6 Weeks (Newbury House) Skin Care – 6 Weeks (Newbury House) Sewing – 6 Weeks (Newbury House) Evening Cookery – 5 Weeks (Newbury House)

For more information / enrolment, contact Newbury House on 450 7999 (8.00am to 2.00pm) or email [email protected].

All courses are run in conjunction with Cork ETB and Mayfield HAZ (HSE)

MAYFIELD SONNET 116 ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP William Shakespeare

FUNDRAISER FOR PIETA HOUSE Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O, no! it is an ever-fixed mark, That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken. Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Bazaar: Cake Sale and Bric-a-Brac Within his bending sickle's compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, Raffle: Prizes include Hampers, Gift Sets, etc. But bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me proved, Venue: St. Joseph’s Community Centre I never writ, nor no man ever loved. Date: Tuesday, February 16th Doors Open 12 noon

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“Committed to www.stpatrickscork.org / [email protected] Excellence”

1st Year Entrance Scholarships St Patrick’s College is pleased to be able to offer 2 entrance scholarships for 1st Year students entering in 2016 to the value of €500 each. The scholarships are funded by past pupils of the school who wish to remain anonymous. The scholarships are to be allocated to pupils who show academic promise and a willingness to work hard. Application forms are available in the school or from [email protected].

Young Social Innovators Our TY class are continuing with their Young Social Innovators project, which aims to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking. They have stage demonstrations in town, invited guest speakers and raised money for the Sexual Violence Centre. Recently, they designed a flag to raise awareness of human trafficking and had them flown by the Lord Mayor outside City Hall during Human Trafficking Awareness Week. See their Twitter Account @patricks_school for more info.

Reading Room The Reading room has been completed and is now used as a comfortable space for students to read and for our Book Club. The book club meets once a month to review their book. The reading room was decorated by Art teacher Ms Hennessy and her 2nd year art students and is located beside the school library. Our school library will shortly be getting new books to go with our Accelerated Reader Programme.

Homework Club Homework Club started again last week and over 40 girls have chosen to take part. Homework Club is run by the school and UCC tutors who work with groups of students on their homework assignments.

Gaelic Players of the Year All in St Patrick’s College were delighted to hear that students Amy Cronin and Katelyn Chantry were given Gaelic Football players of the year awards by Mayfield GAA. TY students Michaela Broe won the Most Improved Player with Brian Dillons Camogie. Well done to the girls and we wish them continued success in school and with their clubs.

GAELSCOIL AN GHOIRT ÁLAINN

Ta alán imeachtaí ar siúl again anseo i nGaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn faoi láthair. Tá na páistí ar ais ag obair go dian agus ag súil go mór le Ceolchoirm na Scoile a bheidh ar siúl go luath ar an 16ú Feabhra in Ostán Silversprings. Idir drámaí, canadh, ceol agus rince, is léir go mbeidh oíche iontach againn! Táimíd ag súil go mór leis!

Beidh Féile Bliana na scoile ar siúl againn go luath i mí Márta. An téama a roghnáiomar i mbliana ná Éirí Amach 1916. Tá gach rang ag ullmhú gné éigin den Éirí Amach chun é a chomóradh. Is ócáid an-speisialta é agus tá gach duine fíor ghnóth- ach ag ullmhú drámaí, tionscnaimh agus ceol.

Beidh Oíche Oscailte na Scoile ar siúl ar an 23ú Feabhra ar 7:30pm do thuismitheoiri nua don scoilbhlian 2016-2017.

Beimid ag tosnú ar thraenáil do Sciath na Scol go luath chomh maith. Táimid ag tnúth go mór leis!

Tionsnamh Digiteach Rang 6 Rinne Rang 6 tionscnamh digiteach a bhain le Teicneolaíocht an Eolais. Rinne gach páiste scannán gairid – físeán, nó beo- chan íomhá ar iomhá (stop motion animation). Chuir gach páiste an-chuid oibre isteach sa tionscnamh agus bhíodar thar barr ar fad. Bhain gach éinne taitneamh as a t(h)ionscnamh a leiriú don rang.

Tionscnamh Staire Rang 5 Chuir Rang 5 isteach ar chomórtas staire le déanaí: Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project. Rinne gach páiste tion- scnamh ar ghné áirithe de stair na catharach. Ansin chuaigh siad go dtí an leabharlann áitiúil agus an Comhar Creidmheasa áitiúil chun iad a chur i láthair don phobal. D’fhreagair siad ceisteanna ón phobal faoina dtionscnaimh agus rinneadar mion- samhail chun gne éigin dá dtionscnamh a léiriú. Bhíodar an-bhródúil astu is thaitin siad go mór le cach. Anois tá siad seolta ar aghaidh chuig an Cork Vision Centre is beidh na torthai acu go luath. Go n-éiri libh, Rang 5!

Cúrsaí Spóirt Rang 4 Beidh cailiní agus buachaillí Rang 4 ag dul ar aghaidh chuig comortas camógaíochta/ iomanaíochta faoi dhíon ar an 4ú agus

12ú Feabhra. Beidh an dá chomórtas ar siúl in Áth an Mhaide agus An Teampall Geal. Go n-éirí leo! Newbury House Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork. 021 4530434 [email protected] www.mayfieldarts.ie

FETAC (QQI) Courses Fetac Art & Design Level 3 has resumed on Wednesday mornings, 10-12.30, FETAC Drawing Level 3 has resumed on Friday mornings 10.00am - 12.30.

FEATC Outdoor Crop production level 3 has started on Wednesday mornings, running for 10 weeks. For more info on future FETAC courses contact Lisa on 4530434

Open studio sessions The weekly Thursday open studio session has resumed on Thursday mornings at the arts centre from 10.30am - 12.30pm. These are integrated art sessions with people of all abilities. The classes are €3 per session, with art materials and tea and coffee provided. Please contact Lisa on 4530434 for more details.

Tuesday Open Studio Session A new session of Tuesday morning Open Studio art sessions will resume at the arts centre for members of the local community who would like to join us for a relaxed creative morning of art. The sessions will run on Tuesday Mornings starting in February from 10.00am - 12.30pm. Only €3 for basic art materials and tea and coffee. Our experienced tutors will help develop your creative skills in a relaxed setting. To sign up phone 4530434.

Creative Engagement Art Projects Mayfield Arts is currently working with two local second level schools on creative group projects. Our arts facilitators are working with young people from Mayfield Community School and St. Patrick’s Girls School.

New Website We are delighted to launch our new website; www.mayfieldarts.ie Keep up to date with all our programmes and creative projects throughout the year as well as past projects. We are also on Facebook and Twitter.

Creative Team Building Mayfield arts offer Creative Team building programmes to businesses and organisations throughout the City. We offer unique, tailor made creative team building activities that improve skills associated with teamwork including Creative thinking, Communication skills and problem solving with a sense of fun and achievement at the core! For more details contact us on 4530434.

‘Memories of Mayfield’ With the support of Cork city Council’s Community Development grant and the HSE, Mayfield Arts is running a creative participative project with people from the local community. Entitled ‘Memories of Mayfield’ the project holds conversations with a group of people about their memories and stories of the Mayfield locality in past times. The group also bring any old photos or relevant memorabilia to use in the project and from these initial conversations we are taking inspiration to work with the group using accessible art techniques such as etching and textile art to create a body of work. More details of the creative outcomes soon!

Fundraiser for COPE Foundation Last December, Mayfield GAA Club raised €1,000 in aid of COPE Foundation, Montenotte through their Annual Charity Pool Tournament. It started in early November and finished on Saturday, December 19th. Finbarr Looney ran out the even- tual winner, defeating Clive O' Donovan in an exciting finale to the tournament. Following the final, a 'Vinyl Vault' disco night was held at the GAA Club Bar where people were encouraged to bring their own vinyl CD's to get a true blast from the past. All proceeds on the night will be presented to COPE Foundation in due course.

Vinyl Vault Following the success of the previous Vinyl Vault night, Mayfield GAA Club are planning to host another similar night on Saturday, February 13th. Great night assured. All are welcome!

Adult Teams, 2016 Best of luck for the season to our Intermediate Footballers and Junior hurlers who have begun their training and preparation for league and championship.

National GAA Club Draw, 2016 Tickets are currently being sold by our players and other members for the National GAA Club Draw 2016. Tickets are €10 each with some great prizes on offer. All funds raised by Mayfield GAA Club will go directly towards club development so please support!

Mayfield Gaelic Academy Our Academy will be starting the 2016 season in a few weeks. Everyone in the Academy is looking forward to another successful year. There's plenty of fun and games for the kids at each session, as well as loads of blitzes and tournaments. Beginners are catered for so there's no excuse not to get involved. All kids from 5-11 are welcome. Contact Course Coordinator Eoin O' Mahony at 087-2230916 for details.

Brian Dillon's GAA Academy The start of a new season and Brian Dillon's GAA Academy will commence their coaching sessions on Saturday, 30th January in Tank Field at 11am. Coaches take players in Groups from U5-6, U7-8, and U9-10. New players welcome.

Cork GAA, 2020 Benchmark 2015 Brian Dillon's GAA Academy were awarded Bronze for there participation in coaching, player welfare, medical and education. This is a very important step for clubs and is monitored closely by Cork GAA Coaching Staff.

Brian Dillon’s GAA Academy and Camogie Club Registration Day. Once again both sections of the club will hold their registration day on Saturday, 5th March at 11am in the Club Pavilion in Tank Field. New Members can join on the day and the club shop will also be open. MAYFIELD CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

FEBRUARY, 2016

Question I’m getting Jobseeker’s Allowance and am really interested in working with food. I found a café near me that is willing to offer me a job. They have asked me to do a food safety (HACCP) course first but I can’t afford the course fee. Is there any help with this?

Answer You should talk to your Department of Social Protection (DSP) case officer about a Training Support Grant. This scheme can give you quick access to short-term training that will help you take up a work opportunity.

Your DSP case officer can approve a grant under this scheme where:

A training need is identified that is not provided by DSP directly or any other State provider and is not available quickly or in a suitable location.

The intervention identified is linked to both the activation needs of the jobseeker and labour market conditions.

The intervention is part of the agreed personal progression or action plan to enter or re-enter work.

They are satisfied that you have provided reasonable evidence or grounds of need (for example, in the form of a job offer or of a potential job offer) or an identified skill gap or a requirement to maintain or achieve accreditation (for example, safe pass, driving licences, HACCP, security industry permits)

You can get funding of up to €500 a year under the scheme. (However the maximum contribution that can be approved and paid for essential driver training is €250.)

You need to provide a quotation from the training provider. Generally the grant is paid after you have finished the programme, done the relevant assessments and achieved certification.

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

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