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Food Served from €5 per person www.blarneygolfresort.com Drive In Depot at Blarney DIY (Behind BFS) Page 2 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News The November edition of The Muskerry News will be Outgoing Blarney published on Friday November 18th and closing date for Chamber of Commerce submissions is Friday November 11th Chairman, John THE MUSKERRY NEWS,CHURCH VIEW,BLARNEY,COUNTY CORK Henchion, pictured PHONE 087 2330398 / 087 2513126 FAX 021 4385030 handing over a cheque [email protected] to Kevin Conway, Blarney Community Council Chairman. The cheque, which will KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...... be used for Blarney I work part-time and my working hours are irregular. If I do not Community work on a public holiday, how do I get my public holiday entitlement? Playground, was the If you have worked at least 40 hours in total in the 5 weeks before proceeds of a the public holiday you are entitled to paid leave on the day or one of fundraiser hosted by the following alternatives: A paid day off within a month of the public holiday Blarney Chamber. An additional day of annual leave An additional day’s pay The nearest church holiday to the public holiday as a paid day off If you have worked for your employer at least 40 hours in the 5 weeks before the public Blarney Farmers Market breaks for Winter holiday and you are due to work on a public holiday you are entitled to that day off as paid Thursday 22nd September was the last weekly market of the season leave or one of the alternatives as listed above. If you are not required to work on that particular day you should receive one-fifth of your for Blarney Farmers' Market. We wish to thank the traders, weekly pay instead of the actual day's leave. Even if you are never rostered to work on a customers and Blarney Woollen Mills and Sir Charles Colthurst public holiday you are entitled to one-fifth of your weekly pay as compensation for the and the Muskerry News for their support this year. The weekly public holiday. Under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 you may ask your employer, at least 21 market hopes to be back in full swing next year. days before a public holiday, which of the alternatives will apply to you. Your employer should respond to you at least 14 days before the public holiday. If your employer does not, you are entitled to take the actual public holiday as a paid day off. Information about public holiday entitlements is available from the National Employment Rights Agency which operates an information helpline on Lo-call 1890 80 80 90. Complaints in relation to holiday entitlements may be referred to a Rights Commissioner at the Labour Relations Commission, Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4, Lo- call 1890 220 227, lrc.ie. Further information on these and other matters is available in complete confidence from your nearest Citizens Information Centre (CIC) including: Hollyhill CIC (Tel: 4302 301): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 4pm. Blackpool CIC (Tel: 455 9807): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm. and Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm. Mayfield CIC (Tel: 450 8300): Open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 2pm – 4pm and Wednesday Evening 7.30pm – 9pm. Information is also available from the Cork City (North) Citizens Information Service at 021-4302 301, the Citizens Information Phone Service 1890-777 121 or online at www.citizensinformation.ie

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Ray Buckley, presenting the cheque to Energy bulbs €1.50 each or 2 for € 2 Ronald McDonald House. Sarah Buckley Open: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm • Saturday 9am -4pm Local couple Jim and Mary Mulcahy were instrumental in raising more than €5000 for Ronald McDonald House at Our Lady’s Children's Hospital Crumlin when they organised the Blarney / Ballylickey cycle with the help of Tom O’Brien€ and John Ahern, who cycled with Jim in 2010 raising 2520. The second year the event gathered momentum€ and more than 20 cyclists took part raising an incredible 5285.85. In addition to sponsorship collected, Mannings Emporium Ballylickey gave up the takings of a BBQ on the day of the cycle for which Kanturk butchers Jack and Tim McCarthy had kindly provided the food. The cycle was in memory of Sarah Buckley who lost her brave fight in Crumlin Hospital in October€ 2009. Sarah’s parents, Ray and Margaret, themselves raised 1200 for Ronald McDonald House, and Sarah’s brothers Shane and Ciaran also took part in the cycle over the mountains with their dad Ray. Ronald McDonald House now has a plaque honouring Sarah and the generosity of the people of Blarney and West Cork. Tim Lombard County Mayor with Paula O'Callaghan and Tom This weekend sadly marks Sarah’s second anniversary and all McGrath from Blarney Second place in category B1 at the are welcome to join the Buckley family at mass in Blarney on Presentation of awards in the Cork County Litter challenge 2011 Saturday October 15th at 6.30pm awards at County Hall. Picture by Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228 A. P. Vaughan Recycling Ltd Skips for Hire Every size skip available PLUS MOBILE SKIPS & SKIPO BAGS All types of rubbish collected Clean out Houses, Sites, Warehouses etc Man supplied (if needed) Getting ready for the Winter? Phone Pat @ Don’t wait! 087 9339731 Permit No. Do it now and get WCP CK09 0729/01 20% off skip hire for October Page 4 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Outgoing Calling all Muskerry craftspeople Chairman Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is seeking to make contact with all Blarney Chamber artists and craftspeople in the Muskerry, Avondhu and Blackwater of Commerce, Valley regions. The purpose of this call is to explore the possibility of creating a registry, or database of the craftworkers in the region which John Henchion, would make it easier for the local development company to congratulates disseminate information about upcoming events, and most Damian Boylan importantly to allow artists to discuss the potential funding they could who now takes on be eligible for. the role of If you are an artist or craftsperson please contact Cathal O’Meara at Avondhu Blackwater Partnership on 025 33411 to explore this Chairman. further. MERCY HOSPITAL NEEDS YOUR Cllr. Derry Canty and Frank RECYCLABLES Metcalfe Blarney man Denis O'Donovan is photographed at the local volunteer for 'Recycle in the presentation aid of the Mercy Hospital'. Funds of cheque for EU raised through the recycling appeal 16,750 to Irish are used to purchase state of the art Guide Dogs by equipment, to enhance and develop the Crookstown services and to help hospital staff in fund raising providing a world class service in a group. world class hospital. Picture: Mike Recyclable items include: English All laser print cartridges and Ink jet print cartridges, mobile phones John O'Donovan, and ipods, cameras and sat navs, Treasurer, presents the CD’s and DVD’s (only accepted in Cork Owners and their original cases), games Breeders Association's consoles, games and Nintendo DS. Draw first prize to Bridget Murphy, The foundation will deliver a box Ovens. Included are for you to put your recycables in. When the box is full all you need to Mort Cronin, Kathleen Jo, Julie and Anne Marie at Lynch, Marguerite do is ring volunteer Denis O'Donoghue and Jo’s Edge, Woodfield, Station O'Donovan at 087 2690776 to Sheena Murphy. Road, Blarney, raise a glass arrange FREE pick up of your box. Picture: Mike English as they celebrate four To take part call them on 021 successful years. 4274076.

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Phone Kieran @ 087 2725523 [email protected] Courtbrack, Blarney • C2 Reg Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society In 1950 an American lady by the name of continued from year to year. During the time of Betty Zino Hiesch from New York City OH, IT WAS Queen Elizabeth of England, Ireland was probably came on a visit to Ireland. The following at its lowest ebb. Men, women and children is an excerpt, about her visit to Blarney, BLARNEY perished in their thousands. Many fled to the bogs to eke out a scanty existence, their hearts heavy from a rather long letter she wrote to the shouts of ‘all heal’. Great oaks can still be seen with bitterness and resentment. Blarney Magazine on her experiences near the Rock Close. The mistletoe being a Under Cromwell, again came death and through-out the country. parasite flourished on the oak. Perhaps these very starvation and the conditions were even more ‘So, ‘tis Ireland you’re bound for, and why oaks have sprung from the ancient ones. Nearby desperate. For the Irish it was ‘to Hell or to would you want to go there?’ This question was yews, ilexes, green and vigorous date from the Connaught’. I was told about the laws enforced by put to me as I crossed the Irish Sea. ‘You do not early times. Even today one’s imagination makes the invaders. People who would not follow the look Irish’. way for the weaving of fantastic tales full of imposed laws were forbidden to teach or send ‘No,’ I replied, ‘I’m not.’ Then I went on to superstition, fancy, or reality. Who knows where their children to school. Later there came into explain why I was interested in visiting Ireland. I fact begins and fancy ends? Here is a spot where being, ‘Hedge Schools’, where children were came not to criticise or find fault. I came so I dwell intriguing elves, fairies, ‘Little People’ and taught with someone posted as ‘lookout’, which might understand the Irish people better. Not only Leprechauns. existed into the 19th century but produced many have they gained stature in the political world but About one mile from Blarney is a charming brilliant scholars. No clergy were permitted by law also in medicine, art, music, engineering, science Country Inn – St. Ann’s Hydro. Here I stayed for a but some remained in disguise or in hiding. No and other fields. few days and learned much. At tea, that very land could be purchased and ownership had to be My introduction to Blarney was visit to the afternoon I met a distinguished Lady from Dublin given up after thirty years for those already on the famed castle. The place is simply enchanting! The who was also a guest. She guessed that it was my land. A valuable horse of a native could be taken ‘Old Ruin’, half covered with ivy and bits of green first visit to Ireland. Did I see the ‘Book of Kells’ by a planter for 30 shillings, no matter how much velvety moss is wrapped in beauty and romance. now in Trinity College in Dublin? She informed it was worth. As I climbed the narrow stairs to the turret where me that this book is a Latin copy in vellum, of the I could hardly bear to hear anymore. One of the the ‘Blarney Stone’ is embedded, I tried to four Gospels done in manuscript by monks of the guests handed me a book by Edmund Spencer. imagine the Castle in the days of the McCarthy’s Early Era. “From the time of St. Patrick, Ireland Opening it he pointed to a passage. I read just one of Muskerry, circa fourteen hundred. became the most learned country in Europe” she paragraph. Of course I did the ‘kissing act’ and as I was said, “The Island of Saints and Scholars”. Here “From woods and glynnes came forth on hands, trying to rise from my supine position, a merry was set the model for our present universities. for their legges could not beare them, the wretched blue-eyed lad was saying, ‘’Tis said, and I believe Learned Irishmen travelled to the Continent people and if they found a plot of water-cress or it, that your wish does not come true unless, when spreading Christianity and general knowledge. shamrock, there they flocked as if to a feast.” you arise you kiss the first Irishman you see, - and I was fascinated. How little I knew. Here was a At this point, I was truly weighed down with I am Irish.’ (This is Cork dialect) – What would teacher, a priest and a scholar who found a pagan man’s inhumanity to man. Nature, too had taken you have done if you wanted your wish to come land and brought to it Christianity and Churches. its toll. I must have looked tragic because someone true? Then one evening, we all went to a social said: ‘I’ll bet you don’t know what an ‘undertaker’ But Blarney has more than the Castle. Adjacent gathering in a house in the grounds of the Hotel. is.’ Of course I knew, - but I was wrong. Land to it is the magnificent Rock Close. It is there After the usual pleasantry the conversation turned confiscated in Ireland was given to foreign since time immemorial. Who knows where fact to topics of Irish history that any visitor would adventurers. These men were known as begins and fancy ends? Forgotten passage-ways certainly find interesting. Did I know that Sir ‘undertakers’. They seemed to be well named. and tunnels in its dark recesses probably lead to Walter Raleigh was given 42,000 acres of land What a history is the legacy of Ireland. the mystery shrouded bottom-less Blarney Lake. Is near here, (Cork and Waterford) and that Edmund a great treasure hidden in its deep waters? What Spencer had 12,000 acres right in Cork proper? The second illustrated public lecture of the tense dramas were enacted in days long past? Then followed bits and pieces of heart-rending 2011/12 Season of Lectures and Events of the Here, too, the Druids of old may have reigned. tales, describing a time when the Irish were Blarney & District Historical Society is on They practised the art of healing with mistletoe. exposed to all sort of Penal Laws and hardships. Thursday 3rd November 2011 at 8.00 pm at the This plant was endowed with magic power. Using They were depressed by poverty and scourged by Blarney Secondary School (Scoil Mhuire Gan a golden sword, and enacting a great ceremony pestilence and disease. Those who had the means Smal). It is titled ‘Woolworths and The Irish full of symbolism the Druids sought this rare gift. fled. From youth to old age, scholar or peasant Main Street’. The speaker is Dr. Barbara When a spray was found the air was rent with became poorer and poorer. This appalling state Walsh. Everybody welcome. Blarney & District Historical Society Programme of Public Lectures and Field Trips for 2011-2012 Season Thursday 6th October 2011 O’Connell Field Trip to Whitechurch/Carrignabhfear The Black and Tans and Auxiliaries Mr. Jim Thursday 1st March 2012 Area Mr. John Mulcahy Herlihy The Ship of Seven Murders Ms. Kathy Meet at Round Tower Whitechurch 7.45 Thursday 3rd November 2011 Bunney P.M. Woolworths and The Irish Main Street Dr. Thursday 5th April 2012 July/August Barbara Walsh The Bastille of Ireland – A History of Summer Vacation Thursday 1st December 2011 Kilmainham Gaol Thursday 6th September 2012 The Blarney Court of Poets Mr. John Mr. Rory O’Dwyer Annual General Meeting Mulcahy Thursday 3rd May 2012 All lectures are in Blarney Secondary Thursday 5th January 2012 The Re-discovery of U-Boat UC 42 off School at 8pm unless otherwise stated. The Killing of Mrs. Hussey and Others near Roches Point All events are correct at time of publication Blarney 1641 Mr. Philip Johnston but some items may have to be cancelled or Mr. Richard Forrest Thursday 17th May 2012 changed due to unavoidable circumstances Thursday 2nd February 2012 Field Trip To Be Advised from time to time. Everybody Welcome Female Transportation to Australia Mr. John Thursday 7th June 2012 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 9 Successful year draws to a close for Blarney Chamber of Commerce The recently held AGM of Cycling Club in hosting a stage end of the volunteers who kindly gave up their time to An Post RAS, The Blarney Rose of Tralee, keep this valuable asset open. The tourist Blarney Chamber of Blarney Youth Cafe, Blarney Tidy Towns office sees up to 100 visitors every day. Commerce drew to a close a and Blarney Community Playground. They At the AGM John Henchion retired as very successful year by this have worked very closely with the Blarney Chairman to be replaced by Damian Tidy Towns Committee, which saw those Boylan, also a founder member. Siobhan vibrant organisation who work buildings around the Square that had fallen O’Leary, La Cita B and B, takes over from quietly behind the scenes to into disrepair painted, and window boxes Cllr. Pat Burton as Vice Chairman. Both help the community and bloomed all Summer throughout the village. John and Pat will continue to work with the business community in the The new entrance sign to the Village Chamber. outside the White House B and B is Kevin Conway, Chairman Blarney village and its environs. something that has been badly needed, and Community Council, attended the AGM The committee, headed for the last four is being used in great numbers by tourists and spoke about the way forward as a years by local solicitor John Henchion, for their photographs. village and said he looked forward to have been involved, directly and indirectly, The ‘Keep Blarney in Business, Keep working closely together as we move in all the events that have graced the Square Business in Blarney’ campaign has seen a forward. Dara Murphy TD also attended the this Summer. Some organised directly such swing towards buying locally which meeting and congratulated all on the work as the August Weekend Vintage Festival in hopefully will continue to grow, especially done during the year, and wished the tandem with the Blarney Vintage Motor as we head into the busy pre Christmas Chamber every success for 2012, and Club, and in others the Chamber have period. committing his ongoing support for the worked as back up for Blarney Community And of course it must not go without Chamber. Council in their two excellent events; St mentioning that Blarney would NOT have Blarney chamber meet every Friday to Patrick's Day Parade and the Family Fun had a tourist office this year were it not for exchange ideas and business. If you Day. the hard work of Blarney Chamber of would like to find out more about Despite the tough economic times the Commerce members. Special mention must Blarney Chamber phone 087 2330398 or Blarney Chamber of Commerce have been go to Paddy Regan for his outstanding email [email protected] generous sponsors of the the Blarney contribution in this regard and to the

Nicki and Rachel Holland All welcome to Kerry with Leeview Jet, trained by Graham Holland for Pike Fun Family Day Breda and Mary Delaney, Ballincollig. He qualified All are welcome to the inaugural Classis and Vintage for the Pat Hennerty Sales Car rally in the Kerry Pike Community Park on Irish Laurels semi finals by Sunday 16th October from 2pm taking second place in This event is a fundraiser in aid of the ‘Share a Dream Round 3 Heat 3 at Foundation’, which helps sick and disabled children from all over Curraheen Park on Ireland to live out their dreams with special trips abroad, concerts, Saturday. and enjoy a little time away from hospital treatments. Picture: Mike English There is a great family day assured with classic and vintage cars from local car clubs on display. There will also be mini carts, bouncy castles, sumo wrestling suits, face painting, novelty sports and many other children’s attractions. There will be refreshments, teas, coffees, home baking, burgers, AUNTIES ice cream, and a special treat of real ‘clay oven cooked Pizzas’ in BAR the custom built pizza oven on site. So come along and bring the children, show them a day to remember and support this most worthy cause. Family admission is only 10or 5per individual.

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Paddy’s name will now go forward, along with with The Blarney Playground committee, Larry Horgan, Anthony Collins, Pat Ridgway, Derry McSweeney, Sean O’Dwyer, Catherine Coleman, Michelle Corcoran and the other award winners from the coming months of 2011, to the overall award of Blarney Person of The Year which will be Project Engineer Niamh O’Sullivan pictured turning the sod on Blarney announced at an awards ceremony at the end of the year. Playground watched by committee members, representatives of local community groups and Avondhu Blackwater Development group

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DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... Send your nomination, including the name and reason you wish to nominate them, along with your name, address and contact details to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] MuskerryLIAM McCARTHY News Email: CUP [email protected] PAYS A VISIT TO BLARNEY Page 11 The Liam McCarthy Cup recently paid a The English Market where they received fleeting visit to Blarney, accompanied by pics Kay Dennehy a civic reception. more than 80 people from Kilkenny The group, who were piped off their Active Retirement Group who were coaches by the talented students from invited by Kay Weldon, Miss Katies Blarney Boys National School, enjoyed Tearooms, and former legendary hurley lunch in the tearooms before heading Mick Malones, Malones Bar, Blarney. over to Blarney Woollen Mills and onto

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Blooming Marvellous Florists Tower Shopping Centre, Tower, and Ashdale House, Blarney 021 4384969 Page 12 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News The wonderful volunteers from Blarney Tidy Towns celebrate their second place award. Inset, the new’ Welcome to Blarney sign.’ Blarney Tidy Towns celebrate most successful year Despite the fact that as a nation we have faced and probably In conjunction with Blarney Chamber of Commerce, a new Welcome will for some time, a tough economic situation, it has been a Blarney sign has been procured and installed on a large rock outside the good year as far as Blarney Tidy Towns is concerned. White House guest house. Thanks to Pat Coughlin for his permission. At a small function to celebrate our second place finish in Cork County Council Anti-Litter Challenge, Tom MacGrath suggested that we have a lot that we should be proud of in Blarney. We came from last place in 2010 to 2nd this year, ahead of towns such as Bandon, Kinsale, Macroom and Ballincollig. With more focus on the perennial problem of cigarette butts, we can get the overall place. One good sign this year WEST END, BALLINCOLLIG, CO. CORK has been the increase in new volunteers, which is very encouraging. The joint venture with Blarney Chamber of Commerce in respect of Full selection of bicycles for all painting some buildings which have been an eyesore for some time, the family including BMX Racer, seems to have had the effect of encouraging other owners to do Dual Suspension etc likewise. The flower boxes were also planted by the Chamber. This should help greatly with next years Tidy Towns Judging. Childrens’ Bicycles We have received a commitment from Cork County Council to fix the Top Class Repair and After Sales Service four lights outside the Church of Ireland and have them included with the maintenance contract for the future. The Credit Union has kindly ce rvi offered to take over the planting and care of the area in front of their Se es premises Call in or phone al S Apart from our work, it was great to see the tourist office up and er ft running. Well done to all involved. It was great news that the Garda A 021 4873804 d Station is to re-commisioned soon, which should add further to the look n a r of the village. i a Our thanks go to all our volunteers in the Blarney Tidy Towns, to our Open Tuesday - Saturday p

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You have to get out to The Mill Restaurant in Blarney for their very Cindy Desmond exciting Latino nights. You will enjoy the music of Manu & His Latino (Barrack St.), House band while you dine in wonderful surroundings with fantastic Sophie Hempell food and service. If you fancy a lighter bite they are offering authentic (Carrigrohane) and tapas served at the bar in the Mill for just 1each.Whether you want to Maggie Donovan spend 1or more you can soak up the Latino atmosphere at the Mill in Blarney every Saturday night. So, If the beat of the music makes you (Popes Quay) feel like dancing just get on your feet and enjoy. pupils at St. Aloysius School on board the Swedish Training Tall Ship, Gunilla, the crew of which is on a cultural visit to the school. Picture: Mike English

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Cian Dunlea tries his Nathan Batchelor trying out the hand with the speed breathalyser camera The boys at Blarney Boys National School really enjoyed their visit earlier this week from An Garda Siochana. Local Gardai Sean O’Dwyer and Paddy Casey were joined by member of the Traffic Corps, Mick Bohane, who entralled the boys with his demonstrations of how to operate a speed camera and a breathalyser. Kids GOLF RESORT BLARNEY HOTEL POLICING FORUM for Tower, Blarney, a UESDAY CTOBER TH t T O 25 2011 County Cork @ 8.00PM 021 4384477 e SCOIL MHUIRE GAN SMAL free! AGENDA every • Welcome by Chairman John Henchion An Garda Siochana Sunday Cork County Council • Issues arising from previous forum from 1pm – 6pm • Issues from the floor Meeting to conclude at 9pm 3 Course Sunday Lunch ONLY €17.50 Page 16 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News PAT BURTON FINE GAEL COUNCILLOR reports on issues, local and otherwise... It Is Worth Getting to Know disappointed. intellect, integrity and experience to fill the Other Candidates, My View shoes of Mary McAleese. Gay Mitchell We need a hard worker, dedicated to doing Gay Mitchell is a chartered company secretary I was not going to comment on other candidates but I think that would be reneging on my onus what’s right for all the people of the country, a and accountant who incidentally worked with person that would be inclusive and committed, a the IFA in the early 1980’s. He is the youngest to be transparent with you my electorate. Michael D Higgins is no doubt a gentleman and person with the energy to serve with all his heart of a family of nine and as a teenager worked as he has already done in Dublin. Please get to with a Dublin coach building firm while going has a wonderful intellect. He is popular but I question does he really personify this nation and know Gay Mitchell and give him your No 1 to school at night. He later chose to study vote. You won’t regret it. politics at Queen’s University, Belfast because in light of it being a seven year term I believe of his strong interest in Northern Ireland issues that by mid term he will want to reduce his work and he remains an advocate of mutual respect load to match his naturally slowing body. I Ceili Mor Fundraiser and cooperation among all groups across appreciate he may well outlive many of us but if in aid of Inniscarra Special Olympic Bocce Ireland. we go back to the incumbents’ that held the Club on Wednesday 19th October, 2011 in office prior to Mary Robison and Mary Ballincollig GAA Hall. Time 9 to 12. Music Gay’s Record McAleese we can see the lack luster by: Ger Murphy / Ken Cotter. Adm 10.Tea Gay has over 30 years in public life serving as performance of the older candidate. Served. Lots of Spots councillor, Lord Mayor of Dublin, TD, Minister In referring to the three candidates Davis, of State and MEP. He has been elected 14 times Scanlon and Gallagher I believe neither have the Club for 8 to 12 year Old in acknowledgement of his hard work. necessary experience or ability to lift the Guiding Principles nation’s spirit. While they have many fine Children Gay’s political conviction is informed by an qualities neither are shining lights in the big A meeting will be held in Inniscarra ethos based on the four pillars of rights, sense and I believe theywould bring mediocrity Community Centre, Ballyanly on Moday 17th responsibilities, enterprise and social justice. to the office. Oct at 8.00pm with a view to forming a club Gay says “I want to return to a society based on Finally I refer to Martin McGuiness and David for children aged 8 to 12 years. principles; to a less harsh and a more merciful Norris. Dealing with Mr McGuiness first I have It will be attended by members from Ogre society” He continues that he wants to put the to say I simply do not trust him and I do not Chorcai who will assist, guide and support the welfare of our people at the heart of the believe he would work with the government for club. We would appreciate if parents and presidency and would want to continue the the country but rather for the establishment of those interested would attend. practice of Mary McAleese by quietly working, his party. We had a most successful visit by the The aim is to give children an outlet to grow often below the radar, to make our country a Queen of England and he and his party decided with a wide variety of fun activities to better place. “I hope that by example, I can help to snub her and set up protests. If we give him develop their confidence and social skills in a others to start on a new journey in search of the highest office in the land he says he would safe environment. values that will take us through the iconic year meet her if she came again; what nonsense, what Ogre will help with the formation of the club of 2016 and beyond.” insult to our intelligence. As for working for the and share their programmes for the successful average industrial wage, this too is nonsense establishment of the club. A Person to Follow Two Greats because there would be lots of extra allowances We have had two of the best presidents in the If you have any queries please contact me needed for running Arus an Uachtarain. last twenty one years in the persons of Mary on 086 2574950 or confirm your attendance With reference to David Norris I have to say Robinson and Mary McAleese. They have been by e-mailing me at [email protected] that while he is a inspirational, gracious, noble and a credit to us colourful character of whether it was on the parochial, national or great intellect he is international stage. They were very different disconnected from the personalities, yet both were strong in their sense real lives of ordinary of balance and empathy with the people, in their CLLR. PAT people and suffers a integrity, intellect and leadership skills. serious lack of I believe Gay Mitchell has the necessary traits, judgement. intellect, experience, passion and vigour to make BURTON Many of you will an excellent president. I acknowledge he is disagree with me as you Mobile 086 2574950 coming from behind in not being known as well are absolutely entitled to through Ireland, he is not the controversial Office 021 4388300 do. I do however suggest character that grabs the headlines but he is truly it is the wrong time for Email [email protected] a safe pair of hands that are so badly needed at this country to explore Web www.patburton.com the moment. We need a president that can work what I would call the in unity with government to promote this more maverick type country in the best light possible. Please take a candidates. We need CLOGHROE, BLARNEY, CO. CORK little time to get to know Gay, the family man, someone strong, of high the professional, the hard worker, you won’t be MuskerryFantastic News support Email: for daffodil [email protected] fundraiser at Castle Hotel Page 17

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Inniscarra plan club for 8 to 12 year olds A meeting will be held in Inniscarra Community Centre, Ballyanly on Monday October 17th 8pm with a view to forming a club for children aged 8 to 12 years. It will be attended by members from Ogra Chorcai who will assist, guide and support the club. We would appreciate if parents and those interested would attend. The aim is to give children an outlet to grow with a wide variety of fun activities to develop their confidence and social skills in a safe environment. Ogra will help with the formation of the club and share their Avondhu Blackwater Development second mens trip programmes for the successful establishment of the club. to Dublin provided a one-day crash course and a great If you have any queries please contact Cllr. Pat Burton on 086 2574950, or confirm your attendance by e-mailing him at link with Irish history to the Blackwater Community [email protected] Connect Men’s Group who recently visited Kilmainham Gaol. The prison that was in use from the 1796 and had incarcerated children John P. and from the age of five years to almost every noteworthy nationalist leader until it closed in 1924 was of great interest to the men from Margaret Cork. Following an excellent meal at the Ashling Hotel in Parkgate Hickey (with Street it was off to the Guinness Storehouse to lighten the atmosphere Liam Murphy where the group learned how the pint of Guinness was brewed. There in was an opportunity for visitors to learn how to ‘pull a perfect pint’ as background well as take in the interactive displays, recorded videos and remember on right of some of the oldest Guinness adverts that made it on to our TV’s. Then it was away to the top floor to relax in the Gravity Bar with a thrasher) at complimentary pint of the ‘black stuff’ as they took in the panoramic Innicarra view of Dublin city. Men’s retirement groups will again be organized Show throughout the Avondhu Blackwater area and if you are interested in attending then contact Mary at 025 33411 or email [email protected]

Grriffins Garden Centre, Dripsey, have joined up with the Toy solider Factory to offer casting and painting workshop every Sunday. The workshop is 20/30 Liam Hayes, Ann O'Mahony, Eamonn Hegarty, John P Hickey, mins long and you can Dan Crowley, Eileen Collins, Margaret Hickey, Mick Looney take the finished and John Lane enjoying the show masterpiece home. Call Griffins for more details on 7334286 or call in any Sunday afternoon. Céilí Mór Fundraiser in aid of Inniscarra Special Olympic Bocce Club Wednesday 19th Octocer 2011 Ballincollig GAA Hall From 9pm to 12midnight Music by Ger Murphy / Ken Cotter € Ronan Horgan, Martin Fitzgibbon, Liam Murphy (Ovens), Admission 10 Mick Looney and Davie Hogan helping Tea Served • Lots of Spot Prizes with the thrashing. pics Kay Dennehy Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19 O'Connors Muskerry Arms www.muskerryarms.com 021 4385066

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Padraic Sheehan comes top of the class! Berrings Macra had a club night away to kick off the new Macra year with club members trying out their archery Georgina skills at Ardmore Adventures. As this was a first for most Fields, members taking part it was a great opportunity to try Aine something new. This was then followed by sea kayaking, Murphy where club members got a chance to test out their balance and Colm on the water. New members are always welcome to join - contact Siobhán 087-2026981, [email protected], Ryan regi facebook.com/berringsmacra stering the exhibitors MUSKERRY HISTORY SOCIETY LAUNCH SEASON Muskerry Local History Society is launching their 2011 - 2012 lecture season on Tuesday October 18th with a presentation on Ballincollig Military Happenings by Noel McCarthy. The presentation will cover military history and happenings in the Ballincollig area in the 19th and 20th century, including the war of independence, the emergency and the final closure of the Ballincollig Military Barracks. The lecture will take place in the Ballincollig Rugby Club (Tanner Park) Clubhouse at 8.00 pm. Membership of the Society costs 10 per year. Alternatively, there is a cover charge of 3 for non- members for the lecture. The tea ladies! Denis T O’Sullivan Waterpumps Welldrilling Water Treatment Grants available of up to 75% of cost (for non public water users)

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To feel better. Digestion slows down by eating wrong food combinations, or unsuitable food, by stress, or emotional upset, and drinking too little fluids. Every time this happens there will be some retention in the colon. A colon hydrotherapy treatment can help reverse this process, improving your overall sense of well being, giving you a clearer mind and improved energy. How do we become toxic? Donoughmore Macra have enjoyed a busy time of late with a recent Over time the colon [or large intestine] becomes clogged with layers of gas, club night out to Castlemartyr, Ovens macra barbeque and their sticky, old mucus and old, hard faeces, just like a dirty filter. As the layers harden, ladies winning the Muskerry Macra 7 a side football. We look for- the muscular [peristaltic] action of the colon muscles are inhibited causing slug- ward to the National Final on the 16th of October. Upcoming gish bowel movements and constipation. It then can’t allow all of the nutrients we regional competitions the club will take part in are; Impromptu have eaten and digested to be fully absorbed so we require more food to get Debating, Impromptu public speaking and Bowling. Best of luck to basic nourishment. Then, constant leaking of toxins held in the old faeces and all involved. Donoughmore Macra always welcome new members. mucus over time reaches the bloodstream and carries toxic blood to the liver. This is then distributed to every organ and cell in the body. Check us out on facebook or contact Sarah through donough- [email protected] or on 0868925771 How do I know if I need a colonic treat- ment? Common signs of the presence of toxic matter in the colon include, constipation, headaches, backaches, bad breath, body odour, fatigue, irritability, confusion, skin problems, abdominal gas, bloating, diarrhea. Two or more of these symp- toms may indicate toxicity. How effective is a colonic? 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For PVC Gates, Railings & Fences Available in Golden Oak and White colours www.ardtech.ie Phone: 028 31410 Page 26 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Eire Og GAA, Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football Inter Legal-E Speaking with County players turned out in force to launch the clubs' "Night Eleanora Taylor at the Dogs" fundraiser which Eleanora is a solicitor with Taylor will be held at Curraheen Park on Solicitors, based in Blarney. If 28 th. October. Included are you have any questions you’d Daniel Goulding, Ciaran Sheehan like her to answer in this column (Cork Seniors), Kevin Hallissey feel free to email it to (Cork Under 21), Aoife Hennessy (Cork Minor Camogie), Siobhan [email protected] or post it Hutchinson (Cork Under 16 to Taylor Solicitors, Ashdale Camogie) and Elaine Scally House, Blarney, Co. Cork. (Cork Minor Camogie and Gaelic Eleanora Taylor Football). Sheena Murphy brought along Max to the launch. Part-Time Employees – Picture: Mike English What are my rights? Working on a part-time basis can suit many people for lots of different reasons. You may have children or Blarney Walking Group head east older parents to take care of and working full-time Blarney walking Group have been on a short lap just isn’t an option at the moment. On the other eastwards again climbing high mountains in England hand, you might just not be able to secure full-time work in today’s market. Whether by choice or and Wales. The group of eleven left Cork for their first stop Carlisle near the necessity, in the last few years more and more people Scottish Border. With an early start and not a cloud in the sky the in Ireland are working on a part-time basis. group continued to The Lake District. This was a magical journey on Under what’s known as the Protection of Employees (Part narrow country roads with mountains and valleys all around. Time Work) Act 2001, part-time workers in Ireland can’t be Booting up and out with the map, through some green fields with treated any less favourably than comparable full-time small sturdy black sheep happily grazing and then onwards and employees. A part-time is deemed “comparable” to a full-time upwards to climb Scafall Pike (3200 feet) the highest mountain in worker where: England. Good progress was made with conditions perfect. They perform the same type of work as a full-time worker under Back to the mini bus after our climb, a quick change and the long the same or similar conditions. journey southwards to Wrexham in East Wales. The work performed by both the part-time and full-time After another early start we were off to Snowdonia National Park in workers is the same or similar or any differences are minor. North Wales. Our walk began at pen-y-pass and ended at the top of The work performed by the part-time employee is equal or Mount Snowdon at 3600 ft, where believe it or not, there was a greater in value to work performed by a full-time employee. restaurant! The summit was buzzing with visitors all taking advantage Simply put, if you are doing the same job in the same way as a of the splendid Autumnal weather. full-time worker, you’re entitled to the same rights and So now with our challenge successfully completed it was back to protections as that full-time employee. Wrexham, weary but elated. There are only two circumstances where an employer can This was the groups second four day trip away this year, the first treat a part-time less favourably than a full-time employee. being in March. These are in the area of pensions and secondly where the less To the eleven who travelled, to our drivers who made it all possible, favourably treatment can be justified on what’s known as and to the leaders we give many, many thanks. “objective grounds.” Where an employer tries to justify less favourable treatment on objective grounds they must demonstrate that the difference in treatment has nothing to do with the employee being a part-timer. They must prove the different treatment is for a legitimate purpose and is appropriate and necessary. However, these are limited circumstances and in the main, part-time workers have the same rights as their full- time counterparts. As a part-time worker you have equal protection in terms of holidays, maternity rights, conditions of work and redundancy procedures. In terms of holidays, part-time workers are entitled to 8% of the hours worked up to a maximum of 4 working weeks. If a part-time employee has worked for their employer for at least 40 hours in the five week before a public holiday they are entitled to paid leave on that public holiday. If the part-time employee is due to work on that public holiday they are entitled to one of the following: an extra day’s pay, or a paid day off within a month of the public holiday or an extra day’s annual leave Employment law can be a complex and confusing maze of rights and obligations. But when it comes to working part-time you should find yourself on the same footing as full-timers. You can contact Eleanora at work on 021-4384630. Or visit Taylor Solicitors online at Giving it everything they’ve got at the Scoil Mhuire gan www.taylorsolicitors.ie Smal, Blarney, sport day. pics Mike English Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 27 Page 28 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

DramaLast year was an extremely kicks successful offrecently again presented a for cheque of Whitechurch one high for the team to make Macra it through the year for Whitechurch Macra. It was our thousand euro’s to CASA at one of their All-Ireland Semi-Final. first time in several years that we took many social events in the Ambassador Last month Whitechurch Macra took part in the Amateur Drama Competition Hotel. Whitechurch Macra were part in the Seandun Regional Round of and we surprised even ourselves by delighted to have been announced the the Men’s 7-a-side Gaelic Football taking runners-up position in the National winners of the Seandun Round of Competition. With a mixture of Final. We have just started planning for Bowling. With 14 teams taking part, experienced footballers and enthusiastic this year’s one-act production and we’re competition was very intense, but our novices lining out, an interesting and actively looking for anyone interested in ‘pro bowlers’ were more than able for the enjoyable tournament was played. We acting/back-stage help/ lights/curtains – task and took the title with style. The comfortably defeated Carrigaline in the no experience is required and we team is already looking forward to the first round with a healthy margin. In the welcome everybody to give it a go! With National Finals which will take place in second round we narrowly lost to Kinsale the gifted Patrick O’Callaghan as Tullamore in November. in an intense and competitive contest. producer and a mix of both experienced The following week we competed in the Although disappointed, our panel of ten and novice actors and crew, hopes are Seandun Round of the Impromptu left with heads held high after a great again high for a second successful and Debating. For this particular debating performance. enjoyable year at the drama competition. competition both teams have 30 minutes Well done to our Novice Debating team Back in April Whitechurch Drama to prepare their arguments before a very consisting of Shane Sherlock, Mick Cast displayed their talents by putting lively and entertaining debate. Bernie O’ Spillane and Stephen Sexton who on an award winning performance of Mahony, John O’ Sullivan and Victor O’ competed in the Cork County Round. The Warmth of the Sun for one last Sullivan represented the club and came They opposed the motion, ‘Christmas has time in aid of CASA. All proceeds on home with our 2nd title of the year. The lost its meaning’ in a tough debate against the evening went to this worthy charity. team debated two motions on the night Donoughmore Macra. Although the CASA is a voluntary organisation, whose and past Macra members from the region motion was carried, the Whitechurch trio goal is developing friendships and social were present to judge the competition and accounted excellently for themselves with outlets for people with disabilities highly praised the Whitechurch team for a some very well constructed arguments through a variety of social activities. We very well executed debate. Hopes are and some light humour to top it off. Well done again to the team and we’re sure they’ll be back again next year. At the end of September our Committee attended Club Officer Training. This was a great weekend in which we were provided with training and skills needed and required for our various club positions such as Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and PRO. Training over the weekend included various workshops in motivation, teamwork, delegation and programme planning. This Month also proves to be a very busy month for the club. We will attend the National Conference (Rally) on October the 22nd to the 25th which will take place in the Radisson Hotel, Little Island. The National Conference is always one of the highlights of the Macra year. This year there will be a fancy dress competition so the club will be getting creative to come up with a winning costume for the night. This years theme will get members thinking as they must come up with a costume for the theme “I can’t believe you wore that”. It is always a great event for new members to come along to. If anyone knows of anyone interested in coming along to this event do not hesitate to contact us. Whitechurch Macra is a club for anybody aged 17-35 years. We partake in Drama, Sports, Debating & Public Speaking, Variety Shows, Travel and much more. You can find us on Facebook or contact Ciara Lynch on 087-9742561 or email [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 29

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The Crookstown branch of the Irish Guide Dogs Association raised EU 16,750 on their Charity Walk and other fund raising events during the year. Photo shows Tessie Buckley handing over the proceeds to representatives of Irish Guide Dogs, CEO Padraig Mallon, Tara Mullally and Kerry McMahon. Included are Cllrs. Martin Coughlan, Michael Creed and Derry Canty, Fr. Sean O'Sullivan, Committee members, Kitty Kelly- O'Callaghan, John Joe Buckley, Norma Lordan and helpers. Picture: Mike English. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 33 Sports Round Up...

Mary Desmond (Inniscarra) brings the ball under control as she is pursued by Siobhan O'Mahony, Douglas at the semi final of the Cork County Erin Looney (Inniscarra) gets in her Liz Hayes, Inniscarra, breaking out of defence Senior Camogie Championship. shot as Amanda O'Regan (Douglas) during the latter stages of their Senior semi Pictures: Mike English. tries to block, during their clash. final clash Blarney School of Motoring • Professional Qualified Instructor • Dual Control Car or your own car • Beginners - Pre-test • Available anytime Contact Mark Inniscarra Senior Camogie team who lost to Douglas in the semi 021 4381520 / 087 2796008 final of the Evening Echo Cork County Championship. Claudine Gabriel LOOKING TO SHAPE DANCE AND FITNESS CLASSES UP THIS WINTER? YOUNG ADULT Claudine Gabriel has joined vibrant fitness DANCERS CLASSES centre K2C and is now offering her unique Street Jazz Dance Cardio fitness blend of dance and fitness. Age 8 +. Wednesdays 4-5pm Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am Claudine has over 20 years experience both as a Dance for fun Age 3-5. Wednesdays 3-4pm performing artist and instructor. She studied in Ireland Fit ball tone and the UK, has travelled extensively internationally Ballet & condition as a teacher, choreographer and performer. Previosuly Age 4-7 . Tuesdays 4-5pm Mondays 9.30-10.30am Age 8+. Tuesdays 5-6pm Claudine has worked as a consultant and course co- ordinator in performing arts in Norway mainland Europe and south east Asia. Holding a Bachelor Degree of Dance, Performing Arts & Teaching Methodology and a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology for Dancers, coupled with her experience, makes her an excellent instructor and mentor. Please feel free to contact Caludine directly with any questions you may have or book into the class of K2C Martial Arts & Fitness Centre Unit 2, North Point Business Park, Blackpool, Cork your choice. Individual tuition is also available. www.K2C.ie Claudine 087 1187923 / 021 4309693 021 4309693 or Claudine 087 1187923 www.K2C.ie [email protected] Page 34 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

It’s not just rugby they practice out at The Top 12 is a prestigious under 13 rugby tournament comprising of 40 teams from Muskerry RFC but French too! a variety of countries. 2011 was the fifth year that Muskerry RFC have participated in the event and this year a squad of 21 players and 27 supporters made the journey Amidst the ‘au revoirs’ heard on departure from Berrings and Tower as the under 13 from Berrings with team coaches Tom O’Leary and Howard Grice. squad from Muskerry RFC boarded the bus to take them to Cork airport on a wet Normally found playing in mud, rain and high winds at their grounds in Ballyanly and cold Friday morning earlier this month you could have thought the Muskerry the Muskerry men had to adapt to hard ground and temperatures as high as 30 men had been practicing their French language skills almost as much as their degrees when they took to the training grounds on the Saturday afternoon for their rucking and mauling. For here were 21 young fellas about to fly out to the town of practice matches with Firenze RFC of Italy and Castille Y Leon from Spain. There Rodez in the south of France to participate in the international Top 12 rugby was little doubt that both the high quality of rugby that was in evidence and top weekend event. temperatures would prove challenging factors for the tournament that was to take place the following day. Sunday morning brought another bright blue sky with golden sun and the teams lined up on the pitch for the opening ceremony. As each country’s national anthem was played there were a few folks who appeared to have something in their eye such was the emotion of the occasion. Muskerry had been pooled with four other French teams for their mornings sport; Aviron Bayonnais, Nice Cote d’Azur, Colomiers and Six Fournais. This wasn’t going to be easy but Muskerry RFC are not known for being a forgiving opposition and although beaten in each of the mornings games proudly held French rugby giants Bayonnais and Colomiers to a one point difference in each game. After a spot of lunch the Munster men found themselves in a more international pool for the afternoon. With some great examples of strong forward play and open running rugby from their backs the lads drew in their games against Los Teros of Argentina and TVS Heidelberg of Germany and enjoyed winning success against Rodez of France and Belfast RFC. To have the opportunity to play teams from such a wide variety of countries was a great treat for the lads of Inniscarra parish and a fantastic example of sport reaching out across different cultures. New friends were made, a lot of fun was had and although Muskerry RFC might not be a familiar name in international rugby circles it’s a name that will be remembered by the teams they met under the blue skies of Rodez. Squad members: Jamie Brown, Donal Og Coleman, Jack Desmond, Stephen Desmond, Shane Godsil, Lewis Grice, Sean Healy, David Kiely, Emmet Leen, Eoghan Maher, Darragh McNamara, Callum Morris, Brendan O'Connell, Derry O'Connor, Matthew O'Leary, Eamon O'Mahony, Sean O'Riordan, Jack Riordan, Jude Russell McEnaney, David Thompson & Cian Walshe All teams up and running Muskerry’s pitches at Inniscarra Community centre are a hive of activity at 10.30 on Saturday mornings as the mini rugby season is in full swing. Mini rugby caters for U7’s to U12’s. Our youth teams (U13-U19) have some challenge games under their belt and are relishing forthcoming league games. Our two adult teams have had a promising pre-season and are looking forward to their forthcoming league campaigns. For more information on any of our teams please go to www.muskerryrugby.com Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 35 Blarney Cycling Club host resurrected Ray Looney Memorial Cup It was only fitting that the winner of the recently resurrected Ray Looney Cycling Club Memorial Cup should be a Blarney man. The event, held in August, was a great success in all age groups. Blarney's Ed Barry scooped first prize, followed by Paudi O’Brien, Stephen Clancy and Owen Cummins, Blarney. pics Kay Dennehy

Action from Crookstown V Millstreet Colin Moynihan, Millstreet & Arthur Macra in Muskerry 7-a-side. Crowley, Ovens in action in Muskerry Berrings Ladies 7-a-side Football team: Back row l-r: Siobh·n O'Leary, Macra 7-a-side football. Noreen Healy, Joanne Casey, ¡ine Donovan, Norma Downing. Front row l-r: Picture by Siobhán O'Leary Eva O'Riordan, Norma Hurley, Aileen Sheehan. Event: Muskerry Macra 7-a- side Football Picture by: Kevin Walsh On Sunday September 11th the Muskerry Macra 7-a-side football took place in Éire Óg. It was a busy afternoon with all 6 clubs represented and a total of 10 teams taking part. The competition was very close in both the Mens and Ladies sections as some matches went to extra time. In the Ladies Crookstown took on Donoughmore in the Final with the experienced footballers of Donoughmore coming out winners. In the Mens section Millstreet were victorious against Terelton. Best of Luck to both teams in the Nationals. A new activity for winter? Ballincollig Community Hall Bowls Club have just started a new season of Indoor Bowls. Bowls is a hugely popular sport in Munster and especially in Cork City and County where there are around 50 clubs. While there is a certain degree of skill attached to the game it is not difficult to learn and is hugely enjoyable. Indoor Bowls also has a great social aspect to it as there are many inter club competitions throughout the year. For anyone who is thinking of doing something different this winter why not give Bowls a try? Ladies and Gents (beginners and experienced players) of all ages are welcome to join and the club which meets on Tuesday and Thursday nights at the Ballincollig Community Hall, Station Road, from 8 pm to 10 pm (or until the cup of tea and chat finishes!). More information is also available from the Club Secretary, Margaret Holly on 087 288 7856. Page 36 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Eire Og's Aoife Nic A Bhaird breaks out of defence, pursued by Fermoy's Isobel Pyne during the Under 16 A County Championship Final played at CIT. Pictures: Mike English

Eamonn Ryan has been named Cork Person of the Month to mark his contribution to Cork Ladies Brian Enright, Chairman Cork Ladies Gaelic Football Board, presents the Football successes over the years. Under 16 A Cork County Championship trophy to Eire Og captain, Deirbhle Eamonn has led the Cork team to six All-Ireland wins over the Nic A Bhaird following their victory over Fermoy at CIT on Sunday. past seven years. This September Eamonn Ryan again coached the Ladies Football Team for their sixth TG4 All- Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship win. The good news is, that seventy year old Eamonn is expected to manage the team again next year. “Eamonn Ryan’s strategic sideline decisions, since 2005, have played a huge part in getting Cork Ladies Football teams over the line in crucial matches, and that proved to be the case again this September,” said awards organiser Manus O’Callaghan. Eamonn Ryan has been involved in coaching teams from schools to colleges to the Cork minor and senior footballers, plus hurling and The victorious Eire Og camogie teams, for over forty years. During his time with UCC, under 16 Cork County Ryan worked with many of the current star names in GAA, from Ladies Gaelic Football Paul Galvin to Eoin Brosnan, Fintan Goold and many other Championship team and mentors following members of the current Cork squad. their win over Fermoy. Ex teacher and ex Cork star footballer himself, Eamonn Ryan continues to contribute as an inspirational coach. He also delivers courses to coaches in local GAA clubs and schools. Eire Og players “I am accepting this award on behalf of our fantastic panel of celebrate their Under players and our management team, and hope it will further promote 16 Ladies Gaelic ladies football in Cork city and county” added Mr. Ryan. Football Championship Final win.

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John Purcell, vice chairman Cork County Coiste na nOg, presenting the Action from the Whites Cross v Dripsey trophy to Dripsey captain, James Cotter, following their win over Under 13 D Rebel Og County Action from the Rebel Og Under 13 D Championship White's Cross in the Rebel Og Under 13 D Hurling Championship Championship Final. Final between Dripsey and White's Cross County Final at Ballincollig. Picture: Mike English

Ballinora's Kevin Murphy and Greg Long, Aghabullogue try to get a hand on the ball during their Under 16 County Final clash

Ballinora who drew with Aghabullogue in the Rebel Og Under 16 A County Hurling Championship Final.

Aghabullogue who drew with Ballinora in the Under 16 A Rebel Og County Hurling Championship Final

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Recently Eclipse has expanded the equestrian division, opening their School of Horsemanship. Eclipse has a beautiful facility, with riding trails on their own property so riders can get out of the arena without having to compete with cars on the road and with an arena that has all weather footing, so lessons can be held no matter how much rain has come down. The staff at Eclipse Adventure Centre The Eclipse Ireland School of Horsemanship is This summer Eclipse started their new vaulting dedicated to expanding the knowledge of on October 22 and 23 for anyone interested in program. The sport of vaulting, basically horsemen in many different areas. They are learning the very effective natural methods of gymnastics on horseback, is an ancient sport offering lessons in general riding, show jumping, horse training. Horseman can watch the clinic, practiced by horsemen for hundreds of years. It dressage, vaulting and natural horsemanship. or avail of a limited number of spots where they originated as a way of helping people to learn Their senior instructor is Karen Vicencio, a can bring and work with their own horses. balance and flexibility to improve their riding, Californian who moved to Ireland ten years ago. Natural Horsemanship is based on using the and it evolved into a sport. It is an international Karen’s students have had success nationally in horse’s own thought processes and body sport, where there will be one to three people the United States and in Ireland in working language. Once a human learns why horses do doing gymnastics movements on a moving horse. hunters, show jumping, dressage, and carriage what they do, and how they communicate with Vaulting is suitable for all ages and levels, as it is driving, along with western riding. Karen also each other, it’s possible to do nearly anything initially learned on a stationary vaulting horse had the opportunity to work with Tom Dorrance with a horse. (not a real one). Then the vaulters progress to a in the United States, Tom being a mentor of Eclipse is also hosting a fall Pony and Activity standing horse, then trotting, and then cantering. numerous world famous horsemen including Pat camp, October 31 to November 4. Campers can Girls usually love vaulting because they love Parelli, Monty Roberts, and Buck Brannaman. either stay at the facility for the week, hosted by being around the horses, and find the gymnastics Tom taught a natural method of horsemanship, Athos and Anita Tsiopani, owners of Eclipse, or fun. Boys love the excitement of eventually which Karen learned, and discovered to be a very they can come for day camps, which run from being able to leap on and off a moving horse. useful and effective method of training horses. 10am to 4 pm. Besides trekking, the campers For anyone who rides a horse, vaulting can have the opportunity to take horse riding lessons, improve their riding try out vaulting, learn archery, orienteering skills, ability by greatly try out Eclipse’s famous Mud Surfing, attempt improving their balance the obstacles on their Boot Camp Assault Course, and flexibility. Vaulting learn about natural Ireland, and many other fun is very popular in Europe activities. and the United States, Saturday mornings beginning riders may come but is just in its infancy and participate in the Beginning Horsemanship in Ireland. courses. Each class is two hours long. The Eclipse has a winter classes consist of riding, plus learning to care for program of various horses, stable management, safe handling of courses and clinics, horses, and other horse related skills. Saturday School of Horsemanship which are now taking afternoons are Intermediate Horsemanship bookings. They are also courses, designed for people who already can 064 668 2965 offering customized ride, but who want to upgrade their skills, and Equestrian packages for learn more advanced skills such as how to care Winter Program people who wish to do for sick or injured horses while waiting for the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Workshop intensive courses to vet to arrive, correct feeding, basic training improve their skills in a methods, and many other skills that can be very October 22-23 short period of time. useful for any horseman. Since so many other non- Along with the above courses, Eclipse is also • Beginning Horsemanship Course equestrian activities are offering ‘Pony Play’ lessons. ‘Pony Play’ is an • Intermediate Horsemanship Course offered, there are things introductory course for young children ages 3 to for non-horsey family 6. Young children can learn balance and basic • Adults Only lessons members to do as well. riding skills, and become comfortable around • Pony Play for children ages 3-6 The Eclipse School horses. Also, there is an ‘Adults Only’ course, of Horsemanship will be for those adults who wish to learn to ride, • Vaulting holding a Parelli Natural without the eyes of their children upon them. • Lessons in dressage, western, showjumping and Horsemanship workshop For more information on any of the activities at taught by certified Parelli Eclipse, they can be reached at 0646682965, or natural horsemanship instructor Sarah Brady [email protected].