25 Years Serving the Local Community Mayfield Matter s Mayfield Community Training Centre FREE COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL NEWS St. Joseph’s Community Association On 6th November, Mayfield Community Training Centre had an open day to celebrate ISSUE 63: 25 Aug/Septyears of serv-2012
Mayfield Community Education Network Open Day/Information Sessions
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Two sessions - 10am to 1pm & 7pm - 8pm
Information on Courses, Services & Support Groups for YOU in the Mayfield Area!
Computers for Beginners and Computer Literacy FETAC level 3 & ECDL Modules Community Garden Art Health Leisure Personal Development Crafts First Aid and much more…
Come along, have a chat and a cup of tea, all welcome CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Rd Tel: 021 450 8562
Brenda Corcoran to retire.
After 22 years with Mayfield Community Development Project , Brenda Corcoran is retiring in August 2012. Brenda first joined the CDP in November 1990 and has been actively involved with the project on a day-to-day basis ever since. Tributes and best wishes have been paid to Brenda by members of The Voluntary Management Committee and by fellow-workers at CDP. Read Brenda’s story in this issue.
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Bank Closures Shock the Community.
Mayfield is to lose both its banks in the near future. Permanent TSB and AIB branches in Mayfield are closing as part of a nationwide reduction in bank branches. These closures have caused shock and dismay in our community. We sympathise with staff members who may lose their jobs. This will leave our community without a retail banking service, and cause great inconvenience to consumers and local businesses. Given that both banks are effectively in state ownership, surely there should have been consultation on this matter, perhaps retaining one of the two banks locally.
It is obvious that no consideration was given to community needs in this case. Such an outlet would have a greater customer base and probably be viable. The loss of ATM facilities will persuade some customers to shop at other centres where ATM is convenient. An Post should respond too by extending the range of its services available through local post offices. A PTSB customer in Mayfield will have to travel to North Main Street to lodge cash and cheques. Given the entire banking saga that all but broke the economy and the state, there is room for a new type of Co-Op Bank in Ireland, dedicated to the needs of the customer.
Fine Gael North Central Deputy, Dara Murphy, has made representation to both Banks on their decisions, asking them to reconsider, in the light of the economic damage to the Mayfield Community that may result from their actions. Local Community Associations also, have expressed anger at the proposed moves. See update on this story on page 15
11c Silversprings Road, Mayfield, Cork.
Continuing to service the financial needs of the community for over 45 years.
For more information on how to join your Credit Union visit us at 11c Silversprings Road, online at: www.olccu.ie or contact us on: 021 450 4923
Mayfield CDP
Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. Telephone: 021 450 8562
Welcome to two new faces at the CDP. Donie O’Leary, Development Worker, has been appointed by Cork City Partnership to work with groups in the Community. Donie has lots of community experience, particularly in the area of Disability . He has previously served as a board member and chairperson of Blackpool Community Centre. John Mallon has been appointed through the Tus programme and he will be working in reception in the afternoons as well as helping with Mayfield Matters Community Newsletter. We look forward to working with them both.
Work has continued on our Community Garden by a very dedicated team of volunteers. They were seen leaving the Centre weekly, with their healthy home grown produce such as Potatoes, Peas, Beans, Carrots and Herbs. We still look forward to harvesting the Strawberries. This garden will be officially launched on Wednesday 12th September at 11 am by the Lord Mayor, all welcome. We would also like to encourage new members to join the group. The gardening group would like to acknowledge the kind donation from the Electric Bar & Restaurant, South Mall, Cork. Their contribution will help to provide tools and equipment for the group.
Following on the recent Community Clean Up organised by Mayfield Action on Suicide, we would like to support the setting up of an Environment Group that would be willing to be actively involved in improving the appearance of our area. If you would like to help and become involved please contact Patricia in the CDP. We will also be taking names etc at the CEN Open Day on the 12th September in the Mayfield CDP Resource Centre.
Mayfield CDP is working closely with Pepsi Co as part of Business in the Community Initiative. As part of this we hope in September to provide workshops for women looking to return to the workplace and for women who have been made redundant recently . The workshops will include interview techniques and aptitude tests.
Once again this year, the Buses to Youghal were very popular and for 4 weeks, 2 full buses left Mayfield on Thursday mornings . Thanks to the groups who funded these trips.
A further Community Market is being planned for October 26th with a change of venue to St. Joseph’s Community Centre. Look out for further news in the next issue of Mayfield Matters.
The Yoga Group is back on Wednesday nights with very limited spaces, so ring Patricia at the CDP to book a place.
Thanks to Glen Walsh, our student on placement during the summer, who visited all the groups and businesses in Mayfield to get updates for our Community Directory. We are now looking for funding for it to be published again
Thanks also to the Tus team for its assistance in painting the Hallway in the Centre and helping with the Community Garden by building a wall etc. Its support is greatly appreciated.
We are seeking volunteers to support the Mayfield Youth Café on Friday nights. If you are interested with working with young people, give a call to the CDP. Training will be provided.
Rainbow Sessional Childcare is based at the CDP Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road, Mayfield. It caters for children from 6th months to 5 years old. The staff provide two sessions per day: 9.30am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 4pm. The team can cater for eight children per session.
The service is provided by fully qualified staff and complies fully with HSE regulations. We are also taking part in the new “Happy Talk” Project. For further information please contact: Helena Ross on: 021 450 8562. Mayfield Community Adult Learning Project.
C.A.L.P.
328 Old Youghal Rd, Mayfield 021 450 8562
Autumn Courses 2012
Foundation Programme (personal development) Starts Wednesday, 26th September 2012. 10.30am to 12.30pm Training room, Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Rd. Covers personal development topics, assertiveness, communication skills, health, stress management and much more
Beginners level computers with internet & email: Runs either Monday or Thursdays. 10.30am to 12.30pm 5 sessions Computer room, Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Rd.
Computer Literacy Level 3 FETAC (3N0881) (Eligibility: unemployed or on a social welfare payment) Runs Wednesday mornings. 10am to 12.30pm 20 to 25 weeks (Autumn ‘12 to Spring ’13) Content: Learn about key terminology associated with computers. Understand some health & safety, personal hygiene and environment factors associated with using computers. Understand the make up of a personal computer in terms of hardware, software and storage devices. Develop skills and confidence to be able to connect up to the different elements of the computer. Use the WORD application A nationally recognised component FETAC certificate may be awarded
ECDL Module (File Management) (Wednesdays) One morning a week for 10—11 weeks. Covers the file management module This course forms part of an ECDL skills card Open to adults who are unemployed or on a social welfare payment
ECDL Module (WORD) (Wednesdays) One morning a week for 10-11 weeks. Covers the Word module This course forms part of an ECDL skills card Open to adults who are unemployed or on a social welfare payment.
Practical First Aid with Cardiac First Response Certification. Thursday mornings for 7 sessions. 10.30am to 12.30pm Training room, CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Rd. (More courses overleaf)
Happy Retirement The voluntary management of C.A.L.P. and the C.A.L.P. Coordinators, would like to take this opportunity to wish Brenda Corcoran, CDP Coordinator a happy and healthy retirement. Brenda, you have been there when C.A.L.P. was in its infancy and have seen it grow and develop through the years. Thank you for the support and commitment to C.A.L.P. and may you have a wonderful retirement.
Occupational First Aid Level 5 FETAC 24 hours of training over 3.5 days. 10 places available. 100% attendance required and the course is open to people living in the Mayfield Community who are unemployed or on a social welfare payment.
General aspects of C.A.L.P. courses: All courses have a minimal fee. Courses are funded through part time tutor hours from the City of Cork VEC/Cork City Partnership/BTEI. Childcare places may be available in the Rainbow Childcare service next to the CDP Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Rd.
All courses are dependent on numbers and funding available
If you have ideas for courses that you need in your community please let us know…
GR0W - TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.
Mental health is an issue that affects us all, irrespective of age, gender, background or social status. It is the balance between all aspects of our lives – physical, social, spiritual and emotional. In these current times of economic uncertainly and the knock-on effect this is having on our finances, relationships and general well being, it is becoming increasing important for us to take care of our mental health
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement, which helps people to take control of their problems and to gain and maintain positive mental health. Its main strength is the support its members give to each other from their own experiences in relation to mental health. In a GROW peer support group, you learn how to change your thinking and behaviour – for the better. Whether you suffer from depression, stress, anxieties, isolation, panic attacks or lack of self esteem, GROW’s 12 Step Programme can offer assistance in a practical, positive and confidential manner.
GROW offers: A free, support network for positive mental health A safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment to discuss your problems A Program of personal growth It can help you to get your life back on track The GROW Program shows you how to find and tap into your own abilities With the help and support of your group, it helps you to learn how to use what’s inside of you to work on your own problems. Opportunity to learn and develop skills in objective thinking Helps you to understand feelings and to gain control of how you feel.
The meetings are held every week and last about 2 hours, and are followed by a cup of tea/coffee afterwards. Meetings are held throughout Co. Cork and the local Mayfield meeting is held every Tuesday evening, 7.30pm in the Mayfield Community Resource Centre, 328 Old Youghal Road. No introductions are needed. Just come along.
If you are in need of support or would like further information on behalf of yourself, a friend or a relative, please contact Finola on: 086 770 2807, our local office: 021 427 7520 Wed-Fri 9am-2pm, or locall: 1890 474 474. Or you can check out our website: www.grow.ie
“You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone” – GROW wisdom Mayfield Community Arts Centre Newbury House Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, Cork 021 453 0434 [email protected] www.mayfieldarts.org
Art work on display in Mayfield Library Participants from Ireland, Greece, Estonia and Romania came together at Mayfield Arts Centre in September 2011 to take part in a training programme entitled ‘Creative Tools for Participation’. The training brought together youth workers, artists and people in the disability sector to learn about how the youth in action programme can provide participation opportunities for young people with learning disabilities. Some of the work produced during the programme is currently on display in the Frank O Connor Library, Mayfield. The exhibition consists of 10 pieces which were completed by the participants as part of workshops during the week.
Cúig artists exhibiting Cúig artists will be exhibiting at Skibbereen Arts fest opening Tues 31st July at Working Artists Studios, North St. The show will feature a variety of new art produced by the five artists in residence. For more info check: www.skibbereenartsfestival.com
Exhibition of art work by Perpetua O’Callaghan Local artist, Perpetua O’Callaghan, will be exhibiting her first body of artwork ‘A Kaleidoscope of Colour, Shade and Illusion’ at Mayfield Arts Centre from 14th – 17th August. Perpetua has been taking part in an Open Studio artists group for the past 3 years at the Arts Centre and was invited by the Centre to exhibit. Her style ranges from abstract observations to detailed cityscapes using media including pencil and acrylic on paper and acrylic canvases. This is the first solo show by Perpetua and the Centre hopes that it will be the first of many exhibitions for her. The exhibition will be opening at 11.00am on the 14TH August with light refreshments, all are welcome.
Globalfest 2012 Mayfield Arts, Newbury house hosted a wide range of activities events and workshops as part of Globalfest Youth Arts Festival. Inspired by the 2012 festival theme IMAGINE, young people explored how they imagine a more positive future for themselves, their community and the world using theatre, dance, creative writing, animation, visual arts, music and rap. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. John Buttimer, met the young people of Cork who were participating in the festival, to celebrate their achievements during a showcase that took place in Mayfield Arts, Newbury House. He was so impressed by the talent displayed during what he described as a 'fantastic hour' that he invited the young people to visit the Lord Mayor's Office at the earliest opportunity. Congratulations to all of the young people involved for all of their commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and energy.
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye.
I will be retiring from my position as Coordinator with Mayfield CDP in August, a position I have held since January 1999. I will take with me very warm and happy memories of the many great people I have met during my time here.
In l986 when my youngest child began playschool, I was invited to take part in a Personal Development Course by Sr Mary B. Williams, the Parish Sister at the time. I didn’t even know what that meant but out of politeness, I accepted the invite and with two friends took part in a course in No 20 Byefield, which was being used by the Mercy nuns before Newbury House was established. This was the start of a great personal journey for me. From there I did further courses and I went on to get involved in voluntary work in the Church and later in Newbury House on the Board of Management.
As my children were getting older, I was interested in getting a part-time job and when the role of Secretary of the new proposed CDP was advertised, I applied for the position. I was successful and in November l990 I took up the post. I was based in the front room of Newbury with Jimmy Lynch the new Project Leader. Jimmy had all the theory and I, in some small way, had the local knowledge. The role of the CDP was to develop responses to issues affecting the community at that time. Back in 1990, there was no Information Centre, no Literacy Scheme, very poor housing, lots of unemployed men and very little support for those wishing to take part in second-chance education.
Jimmy Lynch set about, with the support of a voluntary committee, to develop responses and this involved recruiting and training many volunteers, some of whom are still active in the community today. As a result of the work, Mayfield Citizen’s Information Service, Write On Adult Literacy Scheme, Mayfield Community Adult Learning Project, Mayfield Employment Action Project and an initiative on housing were established. Thankfully, with the exception of Mayfield Employment Action Project, the three main groups have continued to grow and flourish. Funding for MEAP was withdrawn once the Local Employment Service was established in the community so with regret this service had to be closed down. Cork City Council undertook the refurbishment of Mount Erne and Glenamoy Lawn and so Ardbhaile came to be. As the CDP Project grew, my role expanded to that of full time Administrator. Jimmy left after 5 years and was replaced by Christine Ormerod and when she left in l998, I undertook the role of Project Coordinator.
Over the years new pieces of work were identified and, as we had from the beginning, we looked at those needs. In 1999 following an Integration Day for all groups in the Community, the need for a Community Newsletter was identified and so after many meetings, Mayfield Matters Community Newsletter came into being. This has gone from strength to strength over the years, particularly under the guidance of Dan Sexton whose vision and energy kept us all on our toes. Dan recently retired as Editor but still continues to be involved. At that time, the need for a Community Directory was also raised and we have, to date, published 4 Community Directories with the aid of students on placement.
The need to get our own Centre became very obvious, as we had outgrown the space we rented in Newbury House. In 2002 the voluntary management purchased our building at 328 Old Youghal Road and this was officially opened by Minister Eamon O’Cuiv in April 2003. A shortage of childcare places for parents wishing to access education led to the development of Rainbow Sessional Childcare in 2007. Today, as well as providing the Resource Centre, current work includes supporting the development of groups such as Mayfield Action on Suicide, Health Action Zone, Mayfield Matters, Community Garden and much more.
The CDP has seen many changes over the years in terms of funding and staff. When we began in 1990, funding came from the Department of Social Welfare, but then transferred to the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Now, most government funding is distributed through Pobal. These changes have all impacted on the work. In the early days, the Civil Servants we dealt with understood the work and were always very supportive of any initiatives we undertook and if further funding was required they would provide it if they could. In 2010, the Government made the decision to axe the CDP Programme. It was replaced by the Local and Community Development Programme and so the two CDP staff, Patricia the Administrator and I, were transferred to the employment of the Cork City Partnership.
As I leave in August, my position will not be filled. This, we are told, is due to further budget cuts by the Government. At a time when there are still huge issues about employment and education I find this very disappointing. Today unfortunately, it is all about numbers and value for money. Who can decide what is “value for money” in terms of Community?
During my time here I had the opportunity to meet with Lord Mayors, T.D.s, Government Ministers and two Presidents. These were all very special occasions, however, the people I will remember most are the many gifted and talented volunteers who have given their time to groups in Mayfield and have, as a result, made it a wonderful community in which to work and live. It is also important I feel, to mention especially Canon Donal Linehan and Sr.Enda Dineen who made the application for the funding for the Project first day and were responsible for developing responses to issues in the Community.
As I leave, I would like to thank in particular, the voluntary board of Mayfield CDP for their support and encouragement to me in my role. I would also like to thank all the staff in Mayfield CDP for their dedication and loyalty and wish them continued success in the future. I look forward to a long and happy retirement in the Mayfield Community and look forward to accessing many of the services and activities that are in the area for everyone.
Brenda Corcoran Retirement Wishes to Brenda.
The members of the Mayfield Community Education Network (CEN) would like to wish Brenda Corcoran, Coordinator of the Mayfield Community Development Project (CDP), a happy and healthy retirement. The Network appreciates the support she gave through the years, organising annual Open days, Lifelong Learning festival events and Research Project under taken in (2005).
Members of the Mayfield Action On Suicide Committee present Brenda Corcoran with gifts as a token of their appreciation for her support over the years. Picture: Andy Gibson. Charlie Wilkins - Gardening
Fairy Fishing Rods
Sometimes the most tremendous gambles pay off. Sometimes that which was embarked upon timidly and watched over with trepidation, in the end brings rewards in abundance. It is not a sensation I am familiar with but this time, I must say, I am pleased. And the source of my unexpected pleasure? A garden plant called Dierama pulcherrimum, which is grass-like in appearance growing and flowering in a raised bed of hot gravel (with an overlay of loam) which faces east and into the teeth of all the biting cold winds that blow from that quarter. It should be behaving badly but instead it delights.
The rather flimsy looking, arching stems of this ‘fairy fishing rod’ (its common name) look graceful from all angles and the bell-shaped blooms of deep damson-purple are not unlike inverted crocuses which hang from them like fairy lights. On these still, humid, and warm evenings, when there seems to be not a puff of wind, the sprays move with a delicacy akin to a burglar behind curtains! The effect is wondrous, and when grown near water (as many suggest) it would indeed look as if elves or fairies were at the base of each stem casting their rods in the still air. Their reflection would shine back, and as a consequence, the picture become more than enlivened with highlights and lively shadows.
Water has always been acknowledged as the best potential source of movement in the garden. Streams, cascades, waterfalls and fountains may be the music of the garden and sensed through the ear, but Dierama pulcherrimum holds the eye, with a movement which fascinates like hypnotism. And yet flowers and foliage outdoors are rarely perfectly still and most of the time they are tossed around by the wind. When conditions are quite disturbed the Dierama will bend and yield under the onslaught, but never break like a reed, or collapse like the bull-rush.
Being bulbous, it is best grown in a warm position, though like many others, it prefers its roots to be cool and shaded. In any Mayfield garden it should come really good after a season or two of settling in. In full sun, the plant will produce better and more substantial blooms, but dappled shade may see it sited happier. Allow the plant to become rather overcrowded before division, by which time it will be self-seeding in the area about its base. Available in a range of colours from dark purple to tea gown pink, there are some fine white forms many tinged with pink, others remaining plain white. Just now, potted plants can be bought at Beech Hill Garden Centre. The August Garden
Nerines: Light feed Nerines and you will get bonus blooms in another few weeks. By now, you should have removed the foliage to allow all the sun possible bake the half exposed bulbs. Other plants in beds and borders should also be fed on a regular basis to give them the strength to send down stronger, deeper roots to the moisture and nutrients. A weekly feed of half strength Miracle-Gro, Phostrogen or Tomato food during periods of drought is much better than plain water. Another beneficial action is to spread a mulch layer of organic matter such as decorative bark, compost or animal manure (Gee-Up is particularly helpful) over the soil surface. All of these will help the soil to retain moisture six times longer than ordinary garden soil. Sweet Peas: Will be producing new flowers every day and will need to be cut regularly to fill your home with delicious scents of summer. If you leave plants for a few days to set seed then they usually stop producing new buds and flowers. So keep those scissors handy and feed these plants over the foliage and around the roots with any of those mentioned above. Watch for pests and treat them as soon as the first culprits are noticed. Dead head flowers such as old fashioned pinks, fuchsias and pansies to encourage further flowering. For mon- ster heads of dahlia blooms, pinch out some of the buds to leave a ‘king’ flower that will draw energy and grow really large. Pinch out the top of the main shoot of chrysanthemum and dahlia plants so they grow bushy and produce many more side shoots – up to ten per plant if you are lucky. Looking ahead; It is time to sow seeds of foxgloves, Sweet Williams and Canterbury bells for next year’s dis- play. Make a shallow drill in moist soil and sprinkle the seeds thinly along the row. Cover with more soil and label so you know what plants you need to transplant in early autumn. Trim back the long tendrils of Wisteria growing against walls. Cut back these wispy growths so that you leave about four buds between the stem and your pruning point.
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A sense of summers around once more the bright days are longer and warmer for sure migrants have come to enrich our land while children, happy, play games on the sand.
Rain showers fall gently, the winds caress is mild, with loud sounds of bird-songs our hearts are beguiled.
I walk by the fields and look over the lake while the beauty of wild flowers breathtaking, awake; Blessed are lovers who stroll in the park and blessed be God who made sunshine and dark. Cork Money Advice & Budget Service
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Our Lady Crowned Parish News. The Ecstasy and the Agony.
by John O’Gorman
On Sunday 27th May a very special Mass was held, followed by a celebration in the grounds of the Church. This was to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Church. The Bishop and Lord Mayor were present and entertainment was provided by the Mayfield Brass Band and the Mary McCarthy school of Irish Dancing. Free ice creams were provided for the children and food and refreshments were provided with the support of the Fas training workshop and the wonderful women of the Mayfield community, who are always willing and very, very able to satisfy the local and no so local taste buds. The highlight of the day was the Homily delivered by our own Canon Donal Linehan. As always he put his finger on the button and challenged us all to care for others and not to forget the true meaning of life.
All in all it was a day to be cherished with all the past priests of the Parish returning and renewing old acquaintances and reminiscing on the very satisfying past.
Friday 8th June saw us leave our hair down and celebrate the many talents of all those who serve the community through the Church in various ministries, Eucharistic, Baptismal, Funeral, Liturgy and Singing ministries. This was held in Silversprings’ Moran Hotel, with Con Twomey providing the entertainment and a light snack was provided by the hotel. Numbers were not as great as expected but the quantity was superseded by the quality of the night.
Sunday l0th June was the exact date of the anniversary of the Church as it was opened on l0th June 1962. Fifty years to the day and we dedicated six Birch Trees and laid a plaque on the beautiful granite stone which was provided free by John A. Wood. The whole arrangement was graced with a beautiful array of evergreen Cypresses and flowers, all designed and decked out by the very talented Charlie Wilkins. The grounds looked magnificent due to the Trojan work of Pat O’Leary and Mary Hurley.
The weather was again was excellent and no wonder, as we had engaged Fr. Aidan to arrange it with the Master himself, and once again he was on our side, Thank God. The Silver Birch are thriving and will be a fitting memorial of the day and the fifty years, as we all grow in faith with each other, so come along and join us for the next 50 years, you will not be disappointed.
Wednesday 18th July was the “Ecstasy” with the performance of The Priests, the three very talented Priests namely Frs. Martin and Eugene O’Hagan and Fr. David Delargy, from Northern Ireland. They gave a magnificent performance to a packed church.
“Agony” came the following day with the news, that even though it was anticipated, it was a new dawning, we were to lose our much respected and unique Fr. Pat O’Mahony, but along with this news came the heart breaking news that we are also seeing the transfer of our Parish Priest Fr. Aidan O’Driscoll.
Following the news of their departure, many tributes have been paid to the two priests:
Táimid caoga bliain ag fás. In this parish over the last 50 years we have been blessed with very good priests.
We have had the pleasure of Fr.Pat’s presence for 8 years and Fr.Aidan’s for the last 4 years. They have worked tirelessly with everybody in the parish. We wish them well in their new appointments and hope that we will all continue to grow together in Faith. Go raibh míle maith agaibh and agus to n-éirí an bóthar libh. We will miss you both.
Veronica Deane.
Our Lady Crowned Parish News (cont’d)
The essence of our faith is sharing, sharing our goods, talents and time, in many different ways. If Jesus stayed in Nazareth, where would we be today? So we too have to share these two wonderful men. It would be wrong to keep them all to ourselves and not share them with others. I could mention all their many talents but you know them, all too well. It would appear they ploughed two very different furrows, one going east and the other going west, as they are very much their own men but one thing is certain, they are in the same field, Jesus’ “Field of Faith”.
Address of Appreciation by John O’Gorman Chair of the Parish Council. On the occasion of the departure of Fr.Aidan O’Driscoll and Fr.Pat O’Mahony.
As Chair of the Pastoral Council I would like on behalf of the Parish to say a few words of appreciation, to Fr. Pat O’Mahony and Fr. Aidan O’Driscoll or should I say Monsignor Aidan. Firstly, I would ask you to spare a thought for those other than ourselves who are even more affected by the move, namely Sr.Imelda and Sacristan Pat O’Leary and when we go to bed tonight let us say a prayer for them and let us not forget to remember Bishop John Buckley who has the task of making these onerous decisions, perhaps you will be good enough to say even a little “Glory be to the Father” for him too.
The move to Clonakilty will afford Fr.Aidan more opportunities to keep in touch with his parents and this is a blessing, and the move to Rochestown for Fr. Pat will afford him much support from his community in the SMA. We wish them every blessing and if it were possible much, much more. We look forward to seeing them around and in the words of the Three Singing Priests to our two wonderful priests; I would like to say on behalf of all of us: “Go n-éirí an bóthar libh is go raibh an ghaoth ar bhur leataoibh.”
Bank Closure Update.
A joint meeting was held between St Josephs Community Association and Mayfield East Community Association and it was decided to request an urgent meeting with the CEO of Permanent TSB Bank; Mr Jeremy Masding on the closure of the bank in Iona Road. Cork Savings Bank was started up in the early 60’s and Mayfield was one of four branches to start off with Lapps Quay, Cathedral Road, and Princes Street.
It was also decided to circulate a petition across the Mayfield and surrounding area that we are not going to lose our banking service in Mayfield, where this will be handed to CEO.
As soon as we hear from the CEO of the Bank we will keep you posted.
Derek Connolly, Chairman, St Josephs Community Association and Eddie Carey, Chairman, Mayfield East Community Association.
Láthair stairiúil i gContae an Chláir. Le Aodán Ó Sé.
Bhí tionól bliantúil na Mumhan ag Conradh na Gaeilge ar siúl i mbaile na Sionna ar feadh trí lá i dtosach mí Meithimh. Baile as an ngnáth é Sionna, a tógadh as an nua insna 1960aí chun freastal ar fhostaithe an Aerfoirt agus an Estáit Tionscail lámh leis. Tá breis is 8500 ina gcónaí ann anois. Tá lucht na Gaeilge agus Comhaltas Cheoltóirí Éireann an-thréan ar an mbaile, agus is iad a eagraigh imeachtaí éagsúla an tionóil. D’fhreastal breis is seasca ar an deire seachtaine ó cheann ceann na Mumhan; Gaeilge (nó Gaoluinn, mar adeir na Muimhnigh!) ar fad abhí á labhairt againn.
Mainistir Chuince Bhí tuar na h-aimsire go h-olc, ach ghealaigh an Satharn, agus thugamar cuairt ar shráidbhaile beag Chuince, áit an -stairiúil nach rabhas ann roimhe. Ar thuirlingt dúinn, seo romhainn amach Mainistir Phroinsiasach Chuince, an suíomh is fairsinge ag Ord Naomh Proinsias in Éirinn. Dealramh daingean cearnógach atá ar an mhainistir, toisc gur tógadh í ar lathair chaisleáin an taoisigh mhíleata Normánach, Richard de Clare. Is féidir túir faire (watchtowers) an chaisleáin a dhéanamh amach fós, agus ábhar cloiche an chaisleáin meascaithe le fallaí na mainistreach, a tógadh idir 1402-33. Clann Ghaelach Mhic Conmara abhí i mbun ath-thógáil na mainistreach. Is iontach an foirgneamh é, le proinnteach (refectory) fairsing, leabharlann, oispís (infirmary) agus séipéal ina bhfuil íomhá plástair (stucco) ar chéasadh Chríost (crucifixion) fós le feiscint. Tá dealramh torthúil (fertile) ar an dtalamh máguaird, agus abha mar chosaint agus mar fhoinse uisce is iasc ar imeall an ghabháltais (holding). Bhíodh uisce ar sileadh ó’n díon isteach sa chistin agus ar thaobh an altóra, agus fiú leithris ag na manaigh! Chuir Annraoi VIII, Rí Shasana, na mainistreacha ar fad fé chois sa bhliain 1541 de dheasca é a bheith ag scoilt ó riail na Róimhe. Deirtear gur thréig na manaigh an mhainistir, ach go bhfanadar fé rún sa dúthaigh, ag ceiliúradh an Aifrinn amuigh fé’n aer. Fuair Conchubhar Ó Briain, Iarla Thuadh-Mumhan, seilbh ar an mhainistir. Déirigh le muintir Mhic Conmara smacht a fháil airís i 1590, agus mhair coláiste ina raibh thart ar 800 dalta go dtí 1650, tráth ar tháinig an chéad tíoránach eile, Oliver Cromwell. Chuir seisean roinnt manach chun báis is chuir an mhainistir tré thine. Diaidh ar ndiaidh thit an forgneamh as a chéile. Scaipeadh comhluadar na manach, agus fuair an Proinsiasach deiridh sa dúthaigh bás in 1820. Seod náisiúnta isea an mhainistir anois, fé stiúir Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí.
Conchubhair Mac Clúin (1893-1920). I ndiaidh dúinn cuairt a thabhairt ar an mhainistir, tugadh léacht in ómós do Chonchubhair Mac Cluain, as Cuinche, atá curtha in aice láimhe. Leag a nia (nephew) bláth fhleasc (wreath) ar an uaig. Fear óg is Gaeilgeoir díograiseach ab ea Mac Clúin, a fhoghlaim a chuid Gaeilge i Rinn na nDéise. Chaith sé seal (a period of time) ag obair i siopa leabhar Chonradh na Gaeilge i mBaile Átha Cliath, sular fostaíodh é mar chuntasóir ag Éamonn Mac Ghiolla Iasachta (Edward McLysaght, 1887-1986). Rugadh eisean i Bristol do athair as Corcaigh is máthair Shasanach. Ba oibrí cumasach feirme é McLysaght ar feadh cuid mhaith dá shaol fada; ba shaineolaí ar ainmneacha agus sloinnte Éireann é; ba shaineolaí é ar chúrsaí Comharchumannachais. Bhunaigh sé Nua-Ghaeltacht í Raithín in oirthear an Chláir agus is ansin a fuair sé an inspioráid don dá úrscéal a scríobh sé i nGaeilge, Cúrsaí Thomáis agus Toil Dé. Bhí an-dúil i bhfoghlaim na Gaeilge sna blianta 1900-1916, agus roinnt Ghaeilgeoirí dúchasacha fós in iarthar An Chláir. Idéalach (idealist) ab ea Mac Clúin a dhein obair na gcapall ar son na teangan i measc an phobail, cé nach raibh sé gníomhach i gco- gadh na saoirse. Ar an droch-uair (unfortunately), bhí Mac Cluain in Óstán Vaughan i mBaile Átha Cliath oíche Domhnaigh 21 Samhain, 1920. Bhí sé ann chun buaileadh le Piaras Béaslaí. B’shin Domhnach na Fola (Bloody Sunday). Go moch ar maidin, mharaigh comhaltaí de’n IRA ceathrar déag spiaire na Breataine (darbh leasainm The Cairo Gang). Mar dhíoltas ar an eachtra fhuilteach seo, bhris na Dubhchrónaigh (Black and Tans) isteach i bPáirc an Chrócaigh, agus scaoil urchair leis an slua istigh. Maraíodh ceathrar déag sibhialch neamhurchóideach (innocent citizens).
Láthair stairiúil i gContae an Chláir. (Cont’d)
Dhein arm Shasana ruathar ar Óstán Vaughan níos déanaí, ach d’éalaigh Micheál Ó Coileáin agus roinnt ball eile de’n IRA. Gabhadh triúr áfach, Dick Mc Kee agus Peadar Clancy abhí san IRA, agus Mac Cluain nach raibh. Céasadh an triúr acu (tortured) is lámhachadh iad ansin. Dúirt an t-arm gur ag éaló a bhíodar, ach bhí na créachta acu sa bhrollach (chest). Fuarthas 13 urchar i gcorp Mhic Clúin. Ba é Domhnach na Fola an lá ba mheasa i gcogadh na saoirse, 31 duine ar fad curtha chun báis. Bhí lorg staire na h-Éireann le braith againn i gCuinche an Chláir, ó ré na Normánach go cogadh na saoirse. Is fuirist a thuiscint cé comh tábhachtach is a bhí An Creideamh Caitiliceach agus An Ghaeilge sa dúthaigh bheag sin. Táid araon fé léigear (under siege) anois, de réir dealraimh.
Staff at Bourke’s Pharmacy bid farewell to Dr Harty.
On the occasion of Dr Len Harty’s retirement after 42 years of practice in Mayfield, the staff would like to wish him every happiness in his new life. Bourke’s Pharmacy, Iona Park, will continue to serve its loyal customers in all their needs.
Mandy Bourke MPSI and staff of Bourke’s Pharmacy are pictured presenting Dr. Harty with his retirement gifts. Picture: Supplied.
Battle of the Bookies Continuing the theme of fund-raising football matches, the latest MAOS offering is a game between two bookmakers - Ladbrokes and Paddy Power’s. The match will take place at Leeds park in Ballyvolane on Sunday 19th August at 18:30 and is unique in that both teams will be mixed and made up of Bookmakers staff and customers. Following the match, there will be an evening of entertainment with music, finger food and spot prizes at Murphy’s Rock Pub, Glenheights Road, Ballyvolane. Mayfield Action On Suicide urges as many people as possible to collect sponsorship cards.
Practicing her football skills at the launch of the ‘Battle of the Bookies’ football match was Stacey Ismail of Ladbrokes Bookmaker. Looking on are, from left; Kieran Warren, Assistant Manager of Mayfield Supervalu which is sponsoring the game; Kevin O’Sullivan, Chief Fundraiser of MAOS and Maurice Corcoran of Paddy Power Bookmaker. Picture: Andy Gibson
Women’s Mini Marathon
Ladies, if you wish to support Mayfield Action On Suicide (MAOS), why not take part in the Cork Women’s Mini Marathon, which this year is being held on Sunday 16th September at 1pm. Sponsorship cards are available from the CDP Resource Centre or through the MAOS page on Facebook. You must, however, register yourself to take part and pay your own entry fee. T-shirts will be provided for participants and all support is welcome. To keep in touch with events and for further information, follow Mayfield Action On Suicide on Facebook. Lord Mayor Salutes Mayfield Action On Suicide.
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Terry Shannon, presented the Lord Mayor's Civic Awards and the Lord Mayor's Community & Voluntary Awards at a special ceremony held in City Hall on Tuesday 12th June
Held annually since 2004, the Lord Mayor's Community and Voluntary Awards recognizes voluntary and community groups across Cork for their invaluable contribution to life in the city. Awards were offered in five different categories including; Arts & Culture, Equality & Social Inclusion, Sport, Children & Youth and Community & Neighbourhood Services for which Mayfield Action On Suicide (MAOS) won an award.
"We are honoured to have received the award not just for us as a group, but for all the people of Mayfield who have donated their time, skills and money to help us," said Sue-Ellen Moloney, PRO of MAOS. "All the money raised goes towards our much needed services including low cost counselling."
Kevin O Sullivan, Chief Fundraiser, and the group have been working tirelessly organizing soccer & dart tournaments, table quizzes etc. Money raised in these events have also been used for the local people in the community. In the last few months, MAOS through grants to local clubs we have provided training tops for Mayfield United soccer team, training bibs for Mayfield Ladies GAA & Cork Transport rugby team and jerseys for Brian Dillon's Hurling & Football teams and Mayfield GAA. MAOS has also provided a full set of gear for Village United. These all display the MAOS logo and so raise awareness of the group and supports available.
Pictured are Mayfield Action On Suicide Committee members Mick McVeigh, John Walsh, Sue-Ellen Moloney and Kevin O'Sullivan with local volunteers at the community clean up held recently. Picture: Supplied
The MAOS committee, led by Mick McVeigh, also organized a community clean up on Saturday 21st July. “It was a very rewarding day and we were astounded by the amount of people approaching us asking us the date of the next clean up as they would like to get involved.” said Sue-Ellen Moloney. “All information for this and other upcoming events can be found on our Facebook page.” The next community clean-up is on Saturday 25th August between 11am and 1pm. If you are interested in helping please let us know by contacting: 021 450 8562 for further information.
If you wish to avail of low cost counselling, or to find out more information, you can contact the CDP on: 021 450 8562.
The Mayfield U16’s Hurling Team looks on as MAOS Representative, Kevin O’Sullivan, presents Team Captain, David O'Neill, with a new kit, sponsored by MAOS. Picture: Andy Gibson Foróige & Ógra Chorcaí News
For anyone that is unaware of the fact, Ógra Chorcaí has now merged with Foróige. We would like to let people know that this does not mean that any changes are occurring with regard to our services in the Mayfield and wider areas; all are working and will continue to work as normal. We would like to remind people that we are available to offer our support in situations with individuals or families that are suffering due to alcohol or drug dependences or any other issues that people need help with. Please feel free to contact Martina O’Keeffe on: 086 368 2061 Family Centre 20 Lotamore Park, Summer Services (currently running programmes for young people from 8-18 years) or Máiréad Quarry St. Joseph’s Youth Programme, St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Old Youghal Road on: 086 8103 632 for further details.
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our congratulations to Deirdre Dennigan on the birth of her new daughter and we wish her and her family the very best for the future. Deirdre is currently on maternity leave but she normally is based in Kerrigan Tyrell Youth Centre, Tinker’s Cross, Mayfield.
For Sale. Mountain Safety Research 2 man backpacking tent: €70. Squad signed and framed Cork City FC 2007 Cup Final shirt: €250. Schecter Omen electric guitar: €250. HIWATT 50 watt amp: €170. Boss Chorus effects pedal: €65
Call: 086 738 8863 Mayfield Citizens Information Centre Roseville House, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield
Question
I will be 66 in October and retiring from work. I will be applying for a State Pension based on my PRSI contributions. I heard that the rates of payment have been reduced. Will I get less than my husband is getting at the moment on his State Pension? Answer
At the moment you get the full rate of pension if you have a yearly average of 48 or more PRSI contributions. However, people with a reduced average of 20-47 PRSI contributions per year over their working life receive a weekly State Pension of only €4.50 less. From September 2012 a lower pension will be payable to new applicants who have a yearly average of less than 48 PRSI contributions. The new rates are in the following table:
New State Pension (Contributory) rates from September 2012 Yearly average contri- Personal rate per week, Increase for a qualified Increase for a qualified butions € adult* (under 66) adult* (66 and over)
48 or over 230.30 153.50 206.30
40-47 225.80 146.00 196.00
30-39 207.00 139.00 186.00
20-29 196.00 130.00 175.00
15-19 150.00 100.00 134.00
10-14 92.00 61.00 83.00
*Increases for qualified adults are means-tested payments. The new rates will not affect anyone who, like your husband, is already receiving the State Pension. You can read Frequently Asked Questions about the changes on welfare.ie.
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 076 880. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm, Monday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm and Wednesday Evening 7.30pm – 9pm.
Citizens Information is also available through the Cork City (North) Citizens Information Service on: 0761 076 850, the Citizens Information Phone Service on: 0761 074 000 or online at: www.citizensinformation.ie
Please note our extended opening hours and new phone number. St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club
The young people involved in the St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club ended the 2011/2012 season on a high note and in a flurry of activity with the completion of their submission for the National H.S.E. Sponsored Health Promotion Project and their involvement in the long awaited bag packing fundraising exercise.
The club members submission for the Health Promotion Project contained a step by step guide to its approach to the issue of what it means for young people to live a healthy lifestyle.
They set out their objectives as follows: 1: To promote a healthy lifestyle among young people. 2: To improve young people’s mental health. 3: To make young people more mindful of what they consume. 4: To pre-empt Diseases such as: Diabetes, Heart Disease and Obesity.
The young club members took part in a Healthy Eating Workshop which was followed by a Boot Camp of Physical Exercises that included Sprint Running and Outdoor Field Games. All those involved in these activities were issued with a questionnaire that allowed them to express their views on how they had benefitted from being involved in the project with the result that there was a high rate of satisfaction by the participants.
The Adult Committee and everyone involved in the St Josephs (Mayfield) No Name Club want to convey their sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the management and staff of Ryan’s Supervalue Stores in Glanmire for allowing them to organise a fundraising bag packing exercise on their premises recently. The club want to express their gratitude to all those who contributed so generously to the collection which they see as a vindication of the very positive impact the No Name Club is contributing to the young people and to family life in the greater Mayfield area. On the 30th June 2012 the National Events Committee of the No Name Club Organisation held the inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Day in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. With a few exceptions most of the 50 affiliated clubs were represented at what was a very successful event. The club leaders who were present were invigorated by the talks delivered at the function by three high profile speakers in the persons of John Lonergan, retired Governor of Mount joy Prison, Sean Gallager a member of the Dragons Den Panel and Eamonn Doyle, one of the No Name Club Founding members (1978) and currently a life-long patron of the National Organisation. John Lonergan spoke on the issue of “Giving Hope to Our Youth in Challenging Times”.
Sean Gallagher spoke of his personal experience as a youth worker in his earlier life on “Transforming lives through leadership”.
Eamonn Doyle outlined in great detail “The impact of adult volunteers on our young people”.
The following message was conveyed to all adult volunteers involved in No Name Clubs Countrywide at the Function by the Board Directors.”There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your commitment to the No Name Club. We are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of adult volunteers like yourself who answer the call to give your time again and again. It is dedicated mentors like you who help us to make a difference in young people’s lives. Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation”.
Gramophone Circle Recital
There is to be a Gramophone Circle Recital on Wednesday 5th September 2012 at 11am in St. Josephs Community Centre.
The recital will be by Marie O Sullivan. `Obituary Padraig O’Neill 1928 - 2012.
Padraig O’Neill, who died on the 4th July 2012 in Galway, was a former teacher in The Angel Guardian National School in Lower Mayfield.
He came as a newly trained teacher to Mayfield in 1949 and spent the next 13 years there. Though his stay in Mayfield was only 13 years, he will be remembered by former pupils of his as a remarkable teacher. He had a huge intellect and a gift of imparting knowledge to all who wanted to learn. He was regarded as a tough teacher, but that was the norm then, his attitude was; children came to school to learn and he wanted to teach, this was a very good combination in any school.
His enthusiasm for teaching and his ambition to advance the horizons of his pupils (whether they wished it or not), was foremost in his life. He had a great love of the Irish language which he spoke as often as possible, but Irish and English were not the only languages he knew. For a short while there was a German girl in one of his classes who spoke English, but Padraig O’Neill conversed with her in German.
He was a good footballer and for a short while he played with a team from the area of Montenotte Park called Glenview.
Mayfield School at that time was a 5 teacher school and in 1955 it became 6, but there was no room for promotion for Padraig O’Neill. Joe O’Leary, the principal, was a shrewd man and recognized talent, ambition & enthusiasm and advised Padraig to think about taking the inspectoral route to promotion. This he did and was appointed a National School inspector and moved to Athlone in 1962.
In 2007 when the Mayfield Primary Class of 1957 celebrated its Golden Jubilee, Padraig was invited to join the celebrations. He travelled down from Galway and entered the spirit and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and all were delighted to meet him again after 50 years. On April 20th last when the 55th anniversary of the class was celebrated he once again travelled to Cork for the occasion. When the dinner and PowerPoint presentation was over, Padraig rose and spoke for 10 minutes without any notes and in a very moving speech endeared himself to all present. After the dinner his son and his 25 year old grandson joined the group and they were moved by the reception that Padraig received from the classmates and were very proud of Padraig’s unscripted speech.
To finish off the night, Brendan Goggin (one of the 1957 class) stood up and related a story. The late Michael Davitt, a native of Iona Park and a past pupil of Mayfield School who was a poet of some standing, had said many years ago that Padraig O’Neill his teacher in Mayfield had a huge effect on his career. Padraig had known of Michael Davitt’s success but was thrilled to learn that he had given credit to him.
May his dear soul rest in peace. Stephen J.McNeill.
Cork Alzheimer's Café.
Share experiences with others who are affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia and speak with Health and Social Care Professionals at the Cork Alzheimer's Café. The café is located in the Activity Centre in St. Finbarr’s Hospital and runs on the last Friday of every month between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. As well as Health and Social Care Professionals, a number of informed volunteers are on hand to have a chat with over a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
To find out more, contact: 085 148 5800 or email: [email protected]. The café also has a website: www.ucc.ie/alzcafe.
The Alzheimer’s Café is independent from, and designed to complement, other existing services and supports, including day care centres, respite, home care and social clubs.
My Midnight Rescue and not knowing who to thank by Victor Sullivan © 2012
The Lambretta scooter had come with me from London when I returned to Ireland in the latter half of the1950s, devoid of any knowledge of what had been going on there during my absence. My hobbies and interests were entirely focussed on things of a technical nature, mainly ham radio, industrial electronics and keeping the Lambretta fit for purpose. I took no interest in the notable personalities in the public eye and no sport of any kind ever encroached on my fields of curiosity or enthusiasm.
While working on a process control project in the most northerly end of the country I received an invitation to a cousin's wedding in West Cork, necessitating a 200 mile trip on my ageing Lambretta scooter. I could not escape from the job until 6:00pm on that Friday afternoon in August. I filled the Lambretta's tank to the brim and set out on my expedition. In Ireland in the 1950s, roads were poor, traffic was almost non-existent, apart from local farm tractors and horse-drawn vehicles and signposts could not be trusted. Driving at around 40 miles per hour I estimated five hours should get me to my destination. Allowing a stop for a meal I'd be there by midnight.
It was pleasant driving along the rural roads for the first two or three hours. The sun shone. The Lambretta purred along confidently. I was making excellent progress. I was also feeling hunger-pangs and having reached the main Dublin to Cork road I stopped for a meal at the first eating-house I encountered. I also topped up the fuel tank (late-night service stations were as yet unheard of) and set off once again. Things were never quite the same after that. It was growing dark and the Lambretta intermittently emitted a dog-like growl that became progressively more threatening as the next hour wore worryingly on. The dog seemed to grow bigger and nastier and I noticed that the hand-grip throttle was turned against the stop and speed was dropping to below 30 MPH. The scooter was unwell, very unwell. Everyone seemed to have gone to bed as I growled through the town of Cahir in County Tipperary and headed anxiously onto the long, lonely stretch of bleak road heading towards Mitchelstown and Cork city.
It was around midnight when the dog was shot. A sharp bang underneath me and the growling stopped. So did the Lambretta's engine and its lights went out. I stood beside it, cursing it. It was very dark on that lonely roadside in County Tipperary with only a dead scooter for company. I had no torch, no light and hope was rapidly fading of getting to the wedding in the morning. My only remedy would be to thumb a lift from some passing vehicle, any passing vehicle, if there ever would be one. Some local farmer might pass by but I needed a long distance traveller. Begin to walk? Better stay with the scooter. I took its side panels off and hoped the action might earn a sympathy vote. I grew cold, then colder. Nothing moved on that empty road. Was it an hour? Perhaps two?
A faint noise in the far distance... a slight brightening of the sky... a whatever-it-is was approaching. It seemed to take an age. Whatever was coming towards me along straight stretch of road across the moorland was no fast mover. Then I saw its headlights. I stood in the middle of the road waving a side-panel of the Lambretta. The noise grew louder, the vehicle began to slow down and stopped. It was a huge truck, a fuel tanker.
The driver lowered his window. "You're in trouble, my good man?" "Thanks for stopping. My scooter's died and I have to get to West Cork for a wedding in the morning." "Well, I can take you as far as Cork City and no further. I can't take your scooter so throw it in the ditch and climb in." A powerful hand reached down, grabbed my right hand and hauled me effortlessly up into the comfortable passenger seat of the warm cab. I presume we exchanged names and I undoubtedly expressed my gratitude for the very welcome lift. "Where have you come from?" was my rescuer's first question. "Donegal" I replied. "They haven't much of a team this year. Tell me, what did you think of the match last Sunday?" "What match?" I asked innocently. "Ah now! You're having me on! What did you think of our team, eh?"
My Midnight Rescue (cont’d)
By the time we reached slumbering Mitchelstown it had begun to dawn on the tanker driver that there was at least one person on the planet who knew nothing and cared nothing about the outcome of last Sunday's match and it had been his misfortune to have picked up that one freak of nature: me. There had been no topic of conversation other than that match and it must have been with profound relief that he dropped me off in the empty streets of Cork city in the small hours of the morning.
Somehow, I got to the wedding venue just in time, sleep-starved and food-starved but glad to have made it. Later at the reception I recounted my adventure to a man I didn't know seated beside me. "A big road tanker you say? Are you sure?" "Yes." I confirmed. He looked at me as if I had announced that I had some unpleasant infectious disease and quickly left his seat.
An anxious looking woman approached me, holding the hand of a young boy. "Are you the fella who got the lift to Cork in the road tanker last night? she asked. "I am." "And you shook the driver's hand?" "I did, he pulled me up into his cab by this same hand." I replied. She seemed reassured. "Would you please shake hands with my Michael." she requested. Somewhat amused I said, "Of course." and stretched out my hand towards the shy seven-year-old who stared at it in awe before nervously grasping it.
An overweight lawyer came up to me a little later; "What kind of tanker was it?" he asked. "A big Esso tanker." I answered. "Then let me shake that hand of yours!" he demanded aloud. That seemed to initiate a general drift towards me of would-be hand-shakers. Some muttered something about it being a privilege to shake my hand. Soon I had shaken hands with half of the guests, young and old, at their request and my utter bemusement. I was not a well-known celebrity, merely an obscure second cousin of the groom.
I sought out a much respected uncle and demanded an explanation. "Well you must be the nation's prize eejit! There isn't a man, woman or child in the county who wouldn't give their all to have been where you were last night. Your hand was held by the mightiest hand that ever held a hurley. That tanker driver was the hero of the hurling match last Sunday and many other matches before it. You, of all people, were rescued from the roadside by the finest hurler that ever lived, the great Christy Ring!"
Whenever my children and grandchildren accompany me around Cork Airport they find it embarrassing when I make a point of addressing a life-size bronze statue of a man wielding a hurley and saying aloud, "Thanks for that lift, Christy."
Congratulations!
Children graduating from Angel Guardian Preschool, Ashmount, June 2012.
A limited number of places is still available for September, phone: 087 970 2501.
The Board of Management and staff, Tracy and Hazel, of Angel Guardian Community Preschool would like to send our best wishes to those children who graduated in June and are heading on to primary school. Avonmore Park Residents Association Family Fun Night
It was a busy evening in Mayfield on Bonfire Night, Saturday 23rd June. In addition to the big, community event organised by various local agencies, Avonmore Park Residents Association held its family fun night. The Associations committee worked hard to organise children's entertainment, music, races and face painting. Additionally, hot dogs and sweets etc were also made available.
Many local and national businesses supported the venture, of which the committee expressed its gratitude, including; Murray’s Supervalu, the Cotton Ball, O’Flynns garage, Pepsi and Ferrero Ireland, the makers of the chocolate, Ferrero Rocher. The committee also thanked the local residents for their support and the people who helped clean up after the event. Children enjoy the bouncy castle provided at the event. Picture: Supplied
Hall of Frames Art Gallery A vision of Philip O’ Byrne by Geraldine McCauliffe
Philip O’ Byrne is a remarkable man who in 2010 opened his art gallery in Donnybrook Douglas. Philips background was not always in art but in personal development and helping people to achieve their own potential. Having grown up in rural Ireland and he spent much time sailing the coasts of Ireland England Scotland Wales and Greece. Many of his paintings influences have been inspired by the sea and the countryside. The gallery and framing studio are open to the public and it is here that regular art classes and workshops take place. The gallery was specifically designed not only to display art but also to be a learning centre for aspiring artists. Classes take place in an art gallery environment where there a plenty of examples of different styles, colours, tones and techniques. This is a unique feature of Philip’s classes as most other classes are held in hall or community schools. Classes are limited to ten people giving plenty of time for individual attention id needed. Classes take place in the mornings and evenings to cater for everyone. The Hall of Frames Gallery has a permanent exhibition of Philip O'Byrne's work and occasionally there are joint exhibitions of different artist work. The gallery is available for artists to hold exhibitions as well as to run workshops. Over the past few years Hall of Frames gallery has gained a reputation for excellence in providing art training and much of the work of Philip O Byrne has found homes in South Africa, Poland USA and England. The gallery is often visited by schools to show students what goes on in a working Art Gallery.
Philip O’Byrne can be contacted on: 087 264 6978 for any queries. Mayfield in Pictures.
Mary Skally of ‘Friends of Marymount’, receives a cheque for €1,850 from Hughie O’Donovan and John McGuire, the organisers of ‘Mayfield Rocks for Marymount’. Community Gardai Helen Courtney and Denis Howard look on. Picture: Andy Gibson
Batman fever was evident at the recent Bonfire Night event held in Glenamoy Lawn Park, Mayfield. Picture: Derek Connolly
Mayfield - A Sense Of Place
This book was researched and compiled by the members of the Mayfield Local History and Folklore Group and launched on the 19th November 2001.
It contains a wonderful collection of stories and photographs of the history and folklore of a village and place that holds so many reminiscences for generations of local inhabitants of their home place.
At the present time with a number of anniversaries being celebrated in the Mayfield area, such as the Golden Jubilee of Our Lady Crowned Church and the Mhuire Banrion Convent School, there is a renewed upsurge of interest in this book that has led to its relaunch recently in the Mayfield G.A.A. Club by Councillor John Buttimer, Lord Mayor of Cork. The book records the many outstanding achievements of such groups as the Mayfield G.A.A. and Camogie teams, the Harrier Club, the Road Bowlers and also contains many personal stories of past residents of the village.
To refer to the foreward of this book that was proof read and highly recommended by Mr. Declan Hassett, a former journalist and author of a number of books who stated – “I am certain that “A Sense of Place” the story of a little village that blossomed into a bustling suburb of modern Cork City in the space of a lifetime, will be cherished from the Tank Field to Boston, wherever the good people of Mayfield gather and talk of times past, long gone but not forgotten, now enshrined in this book”.
A limited number of copies of this book are still available at the bargain price of €5 per copy with the proceeds donated towards Our Lady Crowned Church building fund debt.
Copies of the book are available at: Mayfield Community Development Project Our Lady Crowned Church Library Joe Mullane: 021 455 0059
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www.mayfieldgaa.com Boyhood Memories by Billy Herdman
Off times I’ve roamed through dreams of old, of mighty conflicts and deeds untold, but none of them would ere come true I still have dreams, but just a few.
When I was about thirteen years of age and living in Dublin, I used to go to City Quay to visit my Uncle who lived there. It was an opportunity to see the ships coming and going, it was during World War 2, and most of the ships would have a gun mounted on the stern. It invoked dreams of me taking on the German War planes and being hailed as a hero. My Uncle’s name was Nelson, and he was a Stevedore on the Quays. I could picture him with one eye and one arm directing the fleet at Trafalgar. I was a great one for daydreams. One day he asked me if I would like to work in City Quay Church on a Saturday only, as the Lady that looked after the chores there was getting old and needed help before the Sunday rush. I jumped at the offer as I would be right on the River and my beloved ships.
The wages were a shilling for the days work, which was eleven o’ clock to six. One of my jobs would be to pump air into the church organ for an hour as the organist would practice her hymns for the next day. I would get an extra six pence for that. The money was rolling in: my job in the Church consisted of dusting all the seats, because the colliers would be unloading coal outside the gates, and the dust would settle everywhere. I would then arrange the vestments for Sunday Mass with some help. None to get back to the organ. It was a huge contraption with large pipes rising towards the roof. Around the side of it was a wooden handle, which was about five feet long. The organist was a teacher in the local school, who told me to keep pumping the handle, and not to let the plum line drop below a mark on the side. No problem or so I thought, within twenty minutes I wished that I could pump some of the air into my own lungs, as the plum line got the better of me and slowly moved into the danger area.
Where was my amazing strength gone, as only a few days before that, I was flexing my rippling biceps in front of my brothers. Now I realise what they were laughing at, it must have been my elbows that were rippling, anyway, the organ began to groan and grunt and shriek, and above all that din, that din, there was an almighty scream. “William”, I looked around hoping that there was someone with that name in the vicinity. No such luck. “William”, she said again as she appeared around the corner “you’ve ruined my practice and I won’t be needing you again, “Here’s your money”, she said, and clumped down the wooden stairs with me flaked over the handle and my ego in tatters.
My next job in the Church was to fill the Holy Water barrel. It was nearly up to my shoulders. I looked in, and saw that it was about quarter full. “Holy Moses” I muttered, they must be watering their plants with it, or some such words. The water tap was around the back of the Church and I would have to make about ten journeys to top it up.
I’ll tell ye boys and girls, there was some choice language used over those buckets of water. Later I said a prayer that the barrel of water would be blessed by the Priest. But I now had the money to go to the pictures next day with a bag of broken biscuits and live in dreamland for a few hours.
Picture Sales.
All pictures included in this issue are available for purchase from the Mayfield Community Development Project in Old Youghal Road. Priced at a very reasonable €9, the photographs are sized 7” x 5”. Other sizes are available on request. We can also supply pictures from back issues. Contact the CDP for orders or more details on: 021 450 8562. Would you rather be Optimistic or Successful?
Would you rather be optimistic or successful? Many of us on reflection would like to be optimistic with many people believing, and evidence beginning to show, that optimistic people are more successful.
Many people are now more aware of what mental health is. We might describe it in many ways, but we are aware of when we feel happy, content, fulfilled, decisive, confident and clear about what we want and need and sure about how we will progress. We are aware that we are enjoying life, even when life is difficult. And life is difficult at the moment for all of us. We are experiencing lots of changes, financial difficulties and loss. Loss in our personal lives and within our communities. Here are some things you can do to mind your mental health:
Gratitude - Try keeping a gratitude journal, reflecting each night on three things that you are grateful for each day. You will find something; a smile from someone you didn’t expect, the kindness of a stranger, a beautiful day or a sunset, the love and fun of your friends or family. Each night for six weeks record three things you are grateful for in your life. Over time you will notice an adjustment in your thinking, you will also find it easier to find things to be grateful for, you might find you smile more.
Getting out and getting active – getting fresh air on bright days is a great boost for our mental health, even ten minutes can be a boost. Just do a quick walk or run if you can, feel the blood pumping around your body and notice how good it makes you feel.
Mind your body – keep yourself as strong as you can by eating a healthy diet, ensure you get your sleep, and minimising your use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Set goals and appreciate when you have completed them.
Laugh – as much as you can, giggle when silly things happen, throw back your head and laugh in the face of adversity. Can you think of three things that made you laugh out loud this week? If not try making note of it for next week .
Develop your friendships – to have friend you have to be a good friend. Text friends who are going through a hard time and let them know you are thinking about them. Call to those who don’t want to go out. Give and receive with a smile. Keep an eye out for friends and neighbours.
Time – spend time with people who make you smile and give time to people who need company. If you don’t know what to say, or are afraid you might say the wrong thing, then just simply listen.
Develop your creative side – art, drama, singing, music, crafts and DIY can help when you are worried or stressed. It is a great distraction and a fun way to spend time.
Play music – lift your mood by playing some fast, up-beat music.
Ask for and accept help
It can be difficult when we are feeling low to get out and get involved. Sometimes that can seem like a big mountain to climb, but you can take the first step. Try to accept little offers of help, when people are reaching out. Don’t worry help is available. Talk to someone and ask them to help you to find help.
Console 1 life – 1800 247 100 For local counselling services contact Newbury House Family Centre 450799 or www.1life.ie Mayfield CDP 4508562 Samaritans : 1950 60 90 90 www.corksamaritans.ie www.yourmentalhealth.ie www.headsup.ie www.corkcounselling.ie
Census 2011 Data for Small Communities.
The Central Statistics Office has published the latest instalment in its series of Census 2011 results, with the publication of the Small Area Population Statistics, (SAPS).
The results are published online on the CSO website at: www.cso.ie, and are available to access using a new interactive mapping and search tool – SAPMAP. The data consists of a collection of 46 tables organised in a range of themes such as education, occupation, industries, ethnicity, nationality and housing available for ten different layers of geography from the State down to Electoral Division and Small Areas.
Deirdre Cullen, Senior Statistician at the CSO said: “For the first time ever, Census 2011 data is available for approximately 18,500 Small Areas across the country – each of which consists of a small pocket of the population (approximately 80-100 households on average) and so provides the most detailed layer of population data ever available for Ireland.
Users of the SAPMAP web tool can now click on their area on the map and instantly access the full set of census statistics relating to that area. This greatly improves the method of finding statistics for small local areas around the country and will be of immense use to local communities”.
SAPS data for individual towns, counties or communities can be accessed online at the CSO website at: www.cso.ie/census using the SAPMAP tool and are available to download in a number of formats free of charge. Alternatively the complete set of tables for a particular geographic layer can be downloaded as a single file.
In co-operation with the All Ireland Research Observatory (AIRO) at NUI Maynooth, summary census data is also available in thematic maps on the AIRO website and can be accessed directly from the SAPMAP application by following a link from the CSO tables.
Ms Cullen concluded “This new application aims to ensure that census data is readily available to all - and for all areas right across the country - and is an important step in bringing the data alive in a fresh and exciting way making it easier to access for all.”
To access the Small Area Population Statistics :
To view the SAPMAP application and download the statistics, visit the CSO website at Census 2011 Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS).
For further information contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.cso.ie
School Celebrates 50th Anniversary.
Sunday l7th June 2012 was a special day for everyone involved in Scoil Mhuire Banrion as it was the occasion of the celebration of the schools 50th Anniversary. A special Mass was held at Our Lady Crowned Church with participation by Pupils, Staff, Parents Association, Mercy Sisters and the Board of Management. Sr. Kate, former principal, gave a wonderful homily at Mass and former principal Sr. Leila was present as well as one of the first Nuns to teach there, Sr. Magdalene.
A large crowd of pupils and teachers, past and present, was at the schools 50th anniversary, held back in June. Picture: Andy Gibson
Lunch was held at the school for invited guests including Deputy Lord Mayor Sean Martin, former teachers and staff. The school was then open in the afternoon and many former pupils came back to visit and meet up with their teachers and fellow pupils. Photographs of pupils and events over the years were on display in the Hall and these evoked many memories and brought great enjoyment to all present.
(cont’d) Schools 50th Anniversary
The future generation chronicle the past so beautifully. Picture: Andy Gibson.
Pictured with the Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr. Seán Martin at the celebrations event are School Principal, Regina O’Sullivan and Chairperson of the School’s Board of Management, Brenda Corcoran. Picture: Andy Gibson
Due to the closure of the local schools for Summer Four generations of the O’Shea family were Holidays, we have no news from them but we look present at the 50th celebrations. forward to receiving up to date news for our October Picture: Andy Gibson issue. Newbury House Family Centre. 021 450 7999
Positive Parenting- Reflexology and Massage
Managing Difficult Behaviour The centre also provides a Reflexology and Massage service. 8 week Programme for Parents looking at: Some of the benefits of this therapy are: Helps individuals deal with stress Active Listening and Assertive Parenting. Opportunity to relax in a peaceful environment. Reasons why children misbehave. Beneficial for circulation, digestion, and Developing the skills to deal with difficult respiratory problems behaviour Helps the body to naturally maintain its balance Stress Management The Importance of Play and Learning To book an appointment you can contact Breda Grealish on: 087 627 9027. Contact the centre for further information or if you would Family Support Services
Childcare Services We are here to provide services to families and indi- viduals who need help. The primary focus of the childcare service to sup- port families from the locality by providing a high At Newbury House we support families in every as- quality childcare service. pect of our work. The Co-ordinator will work with each family on an individual basis, support can range We offer the following childcare services: from providing information on services available ECCE Free Preschool to giving someone the opportunity to speak in Special Needs Service confidence about an issue they are dealing with. Early Years Centre Crèche Summer and Easter Camps If you need support or just want to talk to someone please call into the centre and speak to a member of staff.
Child and Family Counselling Adult Education Courses
Service We run a range of courses throughout the year to We offer a low cost counselling service. meet the needs of people from the area. Some of the courses we have ran in the past have been: Counselling provides you with a safe space to talk. Interior Design You can talk about any personal or family problems Growing your own vegetables that may be troubling you, in a private and confidential setting. Introduction to Massage Stress Management. If you would like further information please contact the centre. If you are interested in in any of the above or there is a course you would like to do please let us know, we’re always open to new ideas.
Frank O’Connor Library Murmont, Old Youghal Road. Tel: 021 492 4935 Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 - 1.00 & 2.00 - 5.30 Closed Lunchtime 1.00 – 2.00
Read, Learn and Explore
You do not need to be a member to make use of many of the Libraries’ resources, such as Local Studies, Learning and Reference resources, newspapers and journals, or to attend any of the talks, readings, classes or other events which take place regularly in Cork City Libraries. Use of these is free to the public. Membership Fees: Everyone up to 18 years FREE. Adult: Standard :€15, Concession* :€5, 65 years of age and older FREE. Visually impaired persons FREE.
*If one of these categories applies to you, you qualify for the concession fee: 1.Persons on disability pension and dependent spouses. 2. Persons in receipt of carer's allowance. 3. Unemployed persons, persons on disability benefit and dependent spouses. 4. Lone parents. 5. Asylum seekers. 6. Students over 18 in full-time education.Up to ten items - whether books, CDs, DVDs - may be borrowed at one time, for a period of two weeks. You can renew these items online or on the phone. E-book service now available visit: www.corkcitylibraries.ie/digital
What’s on?
Book club will meet on Wednesday 12th September at 11am. New members welcome. Ciorcal Cainte will meet on the 7th and 21st September at 11am. New members welcome. Junior Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 3.30p.m. 8 - 12 years. New members welcome. A Colouring Competition takes place all day on Saturdays. Tell us your five favourite reads and you could win a €50 book voucher. Visit www.constantreader.ie/fivefavouritereads/ for details. Creative Writing Classes for adults in August. Contact us for details.
Vals Mini-Music: Thursday 9th August at 11am Table Quiz: Tuesday 14th August at 2.30p.m. 8-12 years. Olympic Workshop with Sophie Wednesday 15th August 2.30p.m. The John Bermingham Singers in concert. Conductor: Ann Marie McCarthy on Thursday 23 August at 11am. Free admission. All welcome. Heritage Week: ‘The Burning of Cork’’ Tuesday 28th August at 11.30a.m. Talk by Gerry White (Military Historian). Free admission. All welcome.
Restore and Relieve Mind, Body and Spirit Angel Guardian
Community Preschool HANIEL THERAPY Ashmount Mayfield
Near Mayfield GAA Caroline Drake Preschool and Montessori MNHII, BCMA, NRRI Fully Accredited Therapist Now enrolling for September
2012 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Purpose built state of the art facility REFLEXOLOGY Free places available on ECCE scheme 085 818 8933 [email protected] Children from 2years 8 months
Phone Tracy - 021 496 0027
or - 087 970 2501
Beginners Adult Art Classes and and by Morning Experienced Philip O’ Byrne Classes Artists. at Hall of Frames Art Gallery Donnybrook.
Classes take place in a working gallery with many examples of different art, colours, tones and techniques.
Book now for September classes.
Philip O’Byrne: 087 264 6978
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL NEWS Deadline for inclusion of stories, news or All information printed in this issue is understood to be true and accurate at the time of advertising in the next issue is printing. The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of Mayfield Matters or STRICTLY: THURSDAY 20th Mayfield CDP. We do not accept responsibility for information found to be SEPTEMBER 2012 untrue, but we do accept responsibility for any and all grammatical and typing errors. Email items to: [email protected] We hope you enjoyed reading our newsletter. For further information contact: Watch out for our next issue, which will be available in local shops and services. 021 450 8562