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CertiÞcate of Incorporation No: 25471. VAT No: IE 9T 50980 O Company Registered in Dublin, Ireland. Page 2 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News O’Leary’s Centra, Tower was announced overall winner of Best New Format Convenience Store for 2012 at the C-Store Awards held in Dublin recently and hosted by industry magazine ShelfLife. Trading in Tower for over 30 years and employing over 90 local people, O’Leary’s Martin Hallahan, Principal Officer launched its new look Kay Kelleher, Ovens, who Cork County VEC, presenting the store in September qualified in Vererinary Diarmuid O'Longaigh Medal to Maria 2012 following a Nursing at St. John's Lucey who achieved 580 points in her substantial revamp and Central College, Leaving Certificate at Coachford investment of € photographed at the College. Maria is a past pupil of 700,000. Conferring Ceremony at Rusheen NS. Included is Patrick City Hall. O'Connor, Principal. Special baby arrives on special date Picture: Mike English Picture: Mike English Delighted parents Anne and Patrick O’Mahony from Donoughmore were overjoyed with the arrival of their new baby girl Zoey, born at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) on the 12th of December 2012, weighing 2800 grams (6.17lbs). Zoey’s birth date 12/12/12 will be one that her family and friends will always remember but for Anne and husband Patrick it is particularly significant. Last year they became parents to baby Lucy after Anne was one of the first women in Europe to have been assisted in a successful pregnancy as a result of a procedure carried out by robotic surgery before pregnancy at CUMH. Baby Lucy was born in July 2011. One year on and the family has a second occasion to celebrate just in time for Blarney Brass and Reed Band pictured entertaining the customers Christmas. This is the first time in Ireland that a mother has in Malones Bar. They spread Christmas cheer through the village achieved a second full term pregnancy having had surgery with this robotic technique prior to pregnancy. over Christmas with their fabulous impromptu concerts.

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Anne Fay speaking to 6th class pupils Pádraig Ó Conaill, Retired Principal, Mary McSwiney, The male Sports Award at the Cork Deputy County VEC Awards Ceremony went to Principal, Anne Adrian O'Sullivan, Colaiste Choilm, Fay INTO Ballincollig. As he is currently on a one year scholarship to Trinity Pawling President, and Preparatory School in New York,where Emma Dineen he is pursuing basketball and soccer at collegiate level, the award was Principal. presented by Cllr. Noel O'Connor to his Grandfather, William Stewart. Also Cloghroe National School was honoured on Wednesday January included is Paudie Palmer, Runai Coiste 9th with a visit from the President of the I.N.T.O. Principal Emma na g Cluichi. Picture: Mike English Dineen welcomed Mrs Anne Fay to Cloghroe. Anne hails from Tipperary but lives in Fermoy and she spoke with the staff and Joseph Bangura, visited a number of classrooms talking to children about school. Balincollig, who Now on sale at Griffins Anne used the graduated in Motor opportunity to talk to Garden Centre, written Maintenance at St. 6th class to get their by Susan Hayes 'The John's Central views on unions, she Positive Economist.' College, is emphasised the need This brilliant young congratulated by his for unions to exist author hails from wife, Janet, at the and be supported in Dripsey and is making College's Graduation order to protect quite a name for herself Ceremony at City workers’ rights into all over the world. Hall. the future. Picture: Mike English

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It is hard to believe that it is 2013. 2012 has flown and coffee and a chat in a structured environment. These meeting are an it is time to look back on what Blarney Chamber of excellent opportunity for new Commerce has achieved over the past year. businesses to come and present their We began the year with a plan to become more relevant and to provide offering but also to access the more services to our members. In the current economic climate we experience and knowledge of the wanted to ensure that, whilst you could be in business for yourself, that other members. Business partnerships you weren’t in business on your own. I think we have achieved that and and collaborations have come from we have more to do to continue this work. these meetings, and we look forward We began with running our monthly business forums where we to these generating more business for would brought business leaders and thinkers to Blarney to present and our members in 2013. talk to all businesses, both members and non members. Since last January we have provided a forum every month, in areas as diverse as There is nothing like the lure of the camera to draw the crowds! The social media, business development, tourism, health and stress weekend challenge in March was one management and web presence for business. We have had presentations of the most successful weekend from John Mullins of Bord Gais, Mike McGrath the business coach, challenges that the team from Dirty Damian Boylan and Sue Pamment the social media specialist to name but a few. These Old Towns have ever seen. Again the Chairman have been provided at no cost to attendees and the reaction to them has Blarney Chamber of Commerce was Blarney Chamber of Commerce. been excellent. at the fore through the endeavours of We have also built strong links with Avondhu Blackwater Kate Durrant. In little more than three days, we, as a community Development who have provided, in conjunction with the Chamber, achieved an incredible feat. Through our business connections we access to business training in 2012 and will be providing this again in managed to get plants, paint, tools, scaffolding, transport and training. 2013. In 2012 over 24 Blarney business people attended business With the leadership on the ground of Tom McGrath of Blarney Tidy training provided by us and delivered by Veronica Murphy of The Towns and Health and Safety Consultant Hugh Finnerty there were two Discovery Partnership. All aspects of business were covered including accident free days ( I think the only injury was actually Hugh’s finger!) marketing, sales, business planning and development. For the majority and we now have beautiful areas to sit and ponder, and our Church of of those who attended this would have been too expensive to access but Ireland community had have their church repainted. This was a success again this was provided at no charge to members. we can all justifiably be proud of and every day we see the lingering The Tourist Office has remained open throughout the entire year. beauty of everything done that weekend. This is thanks to the efforts of Paddy Regan who, along with the At the end of 2012 we also launched our Postcard campaign, to dedicated staff, have ensured that while tourist offices around the encourage everyone to post a card to family and friends at home and country had limited opening days and hours, Blarney was provided with abroad in an effort to get them to Blarney in 2013. a round the year service. The costs of this are borne by Failte Ireland, Avondhu Blackwater and of course Blarney Chamber. The tourist office In response to a suggestion from the staff of the Blarney Tourist Office we have commissioned a tourist map of Blarney. There has is by far our greatest expense but in a tourist town like Blarney we see not been a map of Blarney for tourists in living memory and we this as an investment and are happy to be in a position to support this therefore took this on as a project and with the kind sponsorship of with the help of funding from our members. Blarney businesses we will, for the first time, have a map for our Our weekly networking meetings held in various establishments visitors. around Blarney have provided those who attend with access to local business networking allowing trade to happen between members, The switching on of the lights on the square, thanks to the ongoing support of Blarney Castle, has become an annual event. Some enabling members to refer each other where relevant and to meet for a members decided that a Christmas Craft Fair on the same day would be a welcome addition. This was a huge success and profits from the night were given to Charity. This is set to become even bigger next year. And not forgetting, our very own Blarney Golden Globes! In conjunction with Blarney Community Council and with the sponsorship of the Muskerry News, we host the Blarney Person of the Year awards. Monthly winners are named in the Muskerry News and the committee made up of Blarney Chamber, Blarney Community Council and The Muskerry News elect two winners in the categories of Person of the Year for those who achieve a notable achievement in the year and our Hall of Fame award for those who have achieved much over many years. It is always an exciting and memorable night. Over the year we have also lent our support to the Blarney Rose entrant to the Cork Rose, to the Blarney Policing Forum and to the Blarney Vintage Car Festival. We must congratulate the Healy family on what has rapidly become one of the most successful vintage car festivals in the country. Finally we have committed to sponsoring the BART text system in 2013. This will provide text alerts to the community in the event of criminality happening. In conjunction with our community Garda, Sean, we are delighted to be in a position to support this.

All of this has been made possible by a very small but dedicated group of people who want the best for the village they love. Our members support our activities through their subscription. I think it is fair to say we have aimed, and given, excellent value for money to our members. We now look forward to working together in 2013 and embracing the opportunities and challenges it brings.

Damian Boylan Chairman Blarney Chamber of Commerce. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 7 Blarney Hillwalking Group. Now is the time for resolutions and transformations! What better way to begin than with lovely countryside and outdoor off road healthy stress free walking on a regular basis? Come and enjoy the craic with a group, partake in healthy and inexpensive excercise and get to know and appreciate the hidden countryside in Cork and Kerry. Upcoming Walks include; January 20th A & B walks January 27th C walks February 3rd A & B walks February 10th C walks February 17th A & B walks February 24th C walks Please see Blarney walking group website for contact phone numbers and further Blarney Oil information. 6 day personal service, Blarney & District Garden & Flower Club will hold their Annual General Meeting at The Community Hall Whitechurch on Thursday 24th January at delivered to your door 8pm. All welcome. Fast delivery of Domestic Heating Oil, The Baby Market returns to St. Finbarr’s GAA Club, Togher, Cork on Sunday January 27th for another flurry of grabbing and haggling for top quality second Kerosene, Agricultural, Auto Diesel & hand baby goods for a fraction of the new price. Door proceeds will be donated to St Castrol Lubricants Vincent de Paul. Sellers can rent a stall to sell their own items for 25,or individual items can be dropped off and sold for a 25% commission. Local vendors can book a OILTANKSSUPPLIED stall for 25- 45. For full details check out www.babymarket.ie or simply e-mail [email protected] 021 4385444 / 087 2564672 On 29th November, 68 sixth class students from Cloghroe National School, accompanied by their teachers, SNA’s, and principal Ms Emma Dineen, visited Dail Eireann. The group were shown around Leinster House and Government Buildings and sat in the public gallery of the Dail. After lunch they crossed the road to visit the fascinating National History Museum. To round off the trip they went to Trinity College to see the world famous Book of Kells.

A healthy and happy new year to you all from

MARY O'MAHONY ANAPPRECIATION

Mary O'Mahony, who died on January 11th last, was a much loved member of the Mallow, Ballincollig and Charleville business communities.

She was given a guard of honour by the Ballincollig Business Association (BBA) at her removal last Sunday.

Mary was a serial entrepreneur and an employment creator here in Ballincollig as well as Charleville and her home town of Mallow. She was very much the driving force of the BBA and ran its membership drives, awards schemes, christmas lighting, golf classics to name just some of her projects. She was also the first chairperson of the association and made a huge impact in the town by her humour and lovely joyful personality. On behalf of its membership, Ballincollig Business Association send its heartfelt condolonces to Mary's family and friends, her loyal staff, her customers and all who knew her. Ar deis Dé go raibh a anam usuail.

(Micheál Ó Crualaoí, Chairman of the BBA) Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society Full Cycle to Rye Court – ‘The Nicest Hounds I have ever hunted’.

long with the Limerick and the Kilkenny, the who rarely failed to interrupt his Irish sport with a month’s hunting in Muskerry must rank as one of the three most quality Leicestershire each season. Three years later Donovan sold them to Mr. Norton Barry, of the Duhallow, and the committee bought a new pack. packs in Ireland. Capt. Ian Benson, who has carried Subsequently the most important Muskerry Masterships were those of theA horn to the Muskerry as well as to packs in England and Capt. Ian Bullock (1910-15), who managed to put in four days a week in the United States, described them as ‘the nicest hounds I a much extended country, and Capt. A.H. Hornby (1921- 40), a celebrated have ever hunted’. cricketer as well as a brilliant man across country. In 1930 Sir George Since the start of the 1980-81 season these paragons have been under Colthurst joined Capt. Hornby in the Mastership and then carried on solo the control of Miss Antonia Cattell, who with great generosity, lent me after the war, after which Major Ernest Mahony took the helm. After her five year old chestnut, Jaffa, for the meet at Rylane on January 19th. Ernest Mahony and his son, Jack, had finished their long stints in 1973, She is a grand-daughter of Major Ernest Mahony and a niece of Mr. Jack Jack’s brother, Crawford, came in briefly; then, in 1975, Mr. Noel Tanner Mahony, who between them, were either Master or huntsman, or both, for and Mrs. Ronnie Murphy. Mr. Tanner brought in, as amateur huntsman, a span of 30 years (1943-1973). the Rev. Leslie Bryan, who is now serving as an army chaplain in Cyprus. January 19th was a glorious day, alternating sunshine and cloud, with the After that, Jim Murray, who was kennel-huntsman, carried the horn for a sunbeams striking through the lustrous moist air, suffusing the lush green couple of seasons being succeeded by Miss Antonia Cattell. landscape with gold in a way that perhaps only Ireland knows, contriving On the afternoon of January 19th, hounds found another good fox, this an aura that is heavenly to ride in, especially given the dramatic sport that time at Regan’s, one of the landmarks of the morning run, and as Jack we enjoyed. Finding at Kilcullen, hounds led us, for a starter, over the old Mahony recounted it to me afterwards, ’they went like smoke over the Kerry road, then turned sharp left-handed, checked, hunted slowly into top of Montaggart, down to Crean’s Cross, and left-handed to the Regan’s and feathered down the old Castle glen where they ran out of riverbank at Killcullen, another splendid three and a half miles….’. scent. However, this was not before they had careered four bank-filled Hounds divided on two more foxes at Kilcullen. It was four o’clock and miles, making a 2 and a half mile point. midday’s yellow haze had deepened, bathing the whole landscape in gold. The year 1980 marked an important milestone in the history of this Looking through that strange effulgence, the four who were still pack. That summer the Mahonys sold their home Cloghroe, and with it following Antonia Cattell – her sister, Mrs. Stephanie Leavy, Mrs. Poppy the kennels. But the late Mr. John Tonson Rye, showing typical kindness, Hunt, Mr. Bernie Sheehan and myself – watched as she cantered on to offered the hunt a site at Reye Court, which they accepted with alacrity; find the pack. What we saw next was the joint-Master, confronted by an this meant that the Muskerry came home again – to their spiritual home, irate farmer’s wife, who barred her way on the path. so to speak, for that is where their story begins. Surely none of us can easily forget the loud unintelligible tirade we The first record of foxhunting in the province is contained in a letter faced while Miss Cattell dismounted and strode through the amber light, dated January 12, 1742, from John Rye, of Rye Court, to Benjamin blowing her horn and calling her hounds; and how, 10 minutes later, Sweet, of Greenville, saying what a good day’s hunting he had had on the when she had them all on and walked back towards us, the angry 11th, and would Mr. Sweet please dine with him on the 13th. It is also monologue was just beginning to subside. established that Mr. John Tonson Rye kept hounds at the family home The above article was written by J.N.P. Watson and published in Country from 1780 to 1797. During the following 40 years the Muskerry hunt was Life, February 1982 kept going by Samuel Hawkes, of Hawkmount (1797-1815), and Capt Hedges of Macroom Castle (1815-38). After Hedge’s death, the pack was Please note: Due to circumstances beyond the Society’s sold to Lord Bantry, who lent the hounds to the hunt committee, one of control there is a change of lecture for 7th February 2013. whom was another squire of Rye Court, Capt. Richard Tonson Rye. When Mr. Richard Forrest will now present his illustrated lecture Bantry sold the pack in 1839, Tonson Rye got together another lot and titled ‘What’s in a Name - A look at First Names through placed them at the service of the committee, who found an amateur, Capt. Irish History’ instead of the advertised lecture by Mr. John Woodley, to hunt them. British Hunts and Huntsmen (1911) explains how O’Connell, ‘Capt. John J. Healy – Whiskey Peddler and Gold that came to an end 42 years later. ‘At this time hunting was at its highest Prospector’. This lecture will now take place on Thursday pitch of prosperity in Ireland, and from 1877 to 1880 Capt. Woodley 7th March showed royal sport with the pack. A large contingent of sportsmen hunted with the Muskerry and other packs in Co. Cork, and Irish hunters were at a premium on both sides of St. George’s Channel. A year later hunting was impossible there. The Land League had stepped in, agrarian crime was at its height, and, in December 1881, Capt. Tonson Rye sold his hounds to save them from the brutalities of hired mobs from the city of Cork….’ Were it not for that cessation, so they claim, the Muskerrys, not the Duhallows, would have the longest unbroken history of all the Irish hunts. Two seasons later, however, Muskerry echoed once more to the cry of hounds. It was the Army that came to the rescue. The 20th Hussars, then stationed at Ballincollig, exchanged their harriers for foxhounds, and for 15 years, successive cavalry regiments in the same garrison kept the Muskerry country open. In 1898, the last of these to kennel foxhounds, the 17th Lancers, sold the pack to Henry Leader, a popular local man, a champion race-rider and a fine hounds-man. He kennelled them at his home, Mount Leader, until 1906, when he sold them to Thomas Donovan, the colourful, self-made horse dealer, who became Mayor of Cork and Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 9 More fascinating facts revealed in Blarney Historial Society lastest release

Martin Hallahan, Principal Officer County Cork VEC, presenting the Diarmuid O'Longaiogh Medal to Andrea Ni Riordain, who achieved 580 points in her Leaving Certificate at Colaiste Ghobnatan, Baile Bhuirne. Included is Priomh Oide, Breandan O'Lionaird. Andrea is a past pupil of Cill na Martra National School. Picture: Mike English Valentine’s Day Mother’s Day St. Patrick’s Day

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Inniscarra Community Centre recently celebrated chairpersons of the forty years were with us on the day with the exception of Dan Maher and Margaret Lyons who were unable to be its 40th year’s anniversary with a ‘Turning on the there for the occasion. Lights Ceremony for a New 1km Loop Walk.’ The Chairpersons of Inniscarra Community Centre Ltd were listed The walk was dedicated to ‘The Worker on the Ground,’ said Pat in chronological order of service as Eamonn Hegarty; John P. Hickey; Burton, Chairman, referring to a phrase so often used by John P Denny Buckley; Jackie Linehan; Dan Maher; Margaret Lyons; Michael Hickey, in acknowledging the tremendous amount of work done by the Coleman; Pat Healy; Con O Leary; Eamonn Hegarty and Pat Burton. sweat and manual labour of many volunteers given in uncounted hours Denny Buckley had the honour of being the longest serving chairman or cost over the years. The enormous voluntary contribution of so many while Eamonn Hegarthy had the distinction of serving as founding unnamed volunteers, the workers on the ground, is what made Chairman, 1972 – 1976 and again in 2009 - 2011. Inniscarra Community Centre, the unique and extraordinary place it is Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd who grant aided the walkway today. were also thanked. Its Chairman complimented the centre and The lights were turned on jointly by the founding chairman and recommended it as the perfect model for other centres having all codes secretary, Eamonn Hegarty and John Cronin respectively. Eamon on the one site. He went on to say, “The people of Inniscarra through recounted many stories of the early days when the committee ran their voluntary work, fund raising and contributions can be immensely festival fund raisers and how he knew of many that came for the finest proud of the centre which is home to so many local clubs including of soup made by Mrs Patty Hickey. Mrs Hickey and her late husband GAA, Soccer, Rugby, Camogie, Pitch n’Putt, Karate, Macra, and Joe gave a lifetime of service to the centre and she proudly cut the cake Special Olympics”. The centre extends to over 40 acres. (incidently made by her daughter Maria) on the day to mark the Inniscarra Community Centre Ltd, was founded in 1972 under the occasion. Chairmanship of Eamonn Hegarty, the then Chairman of Berrings In acknowledging the work done by all over the many years Macra na Feirme and ably assisted by Secretary, John Cronin the then particular tribute was paid to people like Dan Maher, Jackie Murray, Chairman of Inniscarra GAA with the inspiration of the late Rev. Fr. Denny and Josie Buckley, Joan O Sullivan and her late husband John, Maurice Brew. The Founding Committee members were Eamonn Kitty Roche and her late husband James; the late John and Betty O Hegarty; John Cronin; Dan Maher; Neil McDonnell; Donal Healy; Riordan; the late Joan O Riordan; Jackie Linehan and his late wife Paddy Keohane R.I.P.; Jerh Casey R.I.P.; John Coleman R.I.P. Sheila; Gobnett Desmond and her late husband Michael; John P The evening commenced with the blessing of the walk by Inniscarra Hickey; Barry Murray; Neilius Daly and Con O Leary who have given PP, Rev Fr Coakley, Rev Fr Coleman and Church of Ireland Rector Rev a lifetime of service to the centre. Ian Jonas. It was followed by some light refreshments and dancing with Pat Burton also acknowledged the work of the previous committees music by the ever popular John White. and officers over the years. It was lovely to note that all the Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 11

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The Blarney Person of BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Year 2012 www.blarneycommunity.net will be announced at an awards night held at The Castle Hotel Blarney @ 8pm on Saturday January 19th ALLWELCOME The awards night will celebrate Blarneys greatest asset; our people. Each year we select persons of the month, nominated by you, and at the year end the Blarney Person of The Year is chosen from that group. The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. We are now taking nominations for Blarney Person of The Year 2013. To nominate someone send in their details, including your own name and address, to Blarney Person of The Year 2013, Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email [email protected]

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This promises to be a special day out bills if you spend thousands on large-scale home improvements. In fact, with so much to see and do, and they are certain they can show that there are lots of companies out there promising that they can save you money on your energy bills, but at a big price. Griffins is Cork's number one day out destination for clubs and groups Although it is also true to say that sometimes it is necessary to invest throughout the munster region significant money to stop energy pouring from your home or other They will also officially launch their exciting list of events for 2013. buildings but most often the vast amount of savings will come from simple common sense solutions that typically have a very reasonable payback on investment. Unfortunately, many of these home improvements will take 15 to 20 years before you simply pay for the improvement, let alone save any money! 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In certain situations what would initially seem to be a higher end fuel cost might be the most appropriate choice because of their efficiency or the heat advantage that can be taken from them and in others the cheaper fuels make sense. The cost for energy, particularly electrical energy, used in storage heating or heat pumps can be up to about three times more expensive that a Gas or Oil equivalent but there are many ways and means to overcome The learners at Ballincollig that situation. Youthreach held a fundraising Different fuel types are primarily what influences the decision of the Christmas dinner in aid of type of heating system is used but sometimes the cost of the fuel might not be the only matter affecting the running costs. Barnardos charity late last month. 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Bob Ryan recently became unrecognisable as local hairdresser Sinead Ahern shaved off his moustache of many years this 'Movember', along with many other charitable minded Huntsman Bbar, Tower, customers, some of who also agreed to be waxed by Dawn for this great cause! The monies raised were donated to Marymount Hospice. Brídhaven - With the New Year comes a chance for a new lease of life Advice on fitness for the Older Person January is a time for resolutions and new beginnings Paul Rochford, one of the and the staff and residents at Brídhaven, Mallow are proprietors of the 134-bed eager to get up and active after the Christmas Mallow nursing home. Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow, Co. Cork. festivities which included several parties! simple and effective. For an older person, this time of year is a great time to turn thoughts to A sturdy armless kitchen chair, some light weights from your local sports shop and improving fitness. Many older people experience stiffness and are grateful of the shoes that offer good support, together with comfortable, loose clothing will opportunity to do some basic exercises to strengthen tired limbs, help ease pain, facilitate exercise in the home. At Brídhaven the residents often do chair based and become energised. Furthermore, increased fitness gives people greater light exercises and stretches or play chair based sports like Boccia, which is a freedom of movement, and an enhanced sense of independence, which, in turn, precision ball game which is a lot of fun as well as being beneficial for grip motivates them to live life to the full. strength, hand eye coordination and core strength. Boccia requires high levels of Health and fitness is something that Brídhaven encourage, as much as possible, accuracy, concentration and tactical awareness. Skill is the most important element, amongst their residents and together with their activity program and walking club rather than strength or speed meaning Boccia can be played by all ages and it is safe to say that they know a thing or two about fitness for the older person. abilities. The sport can be played socially or competitively; conveying physical, This expertise is something they are keen to share, highlighting that exercise is mental and social benefits. possible for young and old alike, it just a matter of tailoring Exercise Examples: the exercise to the ability of the individual person. • Chair Exercises such as moving legs and arms from a seated Before starting any exercise regime with older people, get position clearance from their doctor or primary carer. This is especially • Gentle boxing or punching exercises. true if any of the following conditions are pre-existing: • Arm circles. • Chest pain or pain in the left arm and neck • Foot bounces (put feet flat on the floor and lift heel in time to • Any shortness of breath music, one foot at a time, both and alternating). • A heart condition • Leg kicks (extend leg and kick out). • Any bone or joint problems • Leg crosses (fully extend legs, cross them, and uncross them in • Currently taking blood pressure or cardiac medications the air). • Any unexplained dizziness or fainting. Paul Rochford, Registered Provider at Brídhaven, says “There are great rewards Once all parties are comfortable that exercise can be undertaken the next step: for those who motivate their older relatives and friends, encouraging them to keep goal-setting. the body moving and gain both inner and outer strength and vitality. The fact that Set Goals! they know they will feel better both mentally and physically after exercise is a By recording progress towards these goals, participants will gain perspective and good motivator to keep walking and/or exercising within their own limitations on a feel they are achieving their goals on a phased basis, improving day by day. Start daily basis.” with a short term goal and a simple regime like a gentle stroll for a certain amount Brídhaven is located in Spa Glen, Mallow, Co. Cork and has won numerous of time or distance. awards for excellence in the provision of professional, dignified care and is Ways to Exercise registered under the Government’s Fair Deal Scheme. For a confidential Setting up an exercise program for an older person doesn’t require a lot of consultation contact Paul Rochford (022) 22205 or consult www.bridhaven.ie for investment in equipment. Walking and swimming are great forms of low impact further information. gentle exercise but for anyone with reduced mobility chair based exercises are Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19 When Christmas started in Blarney as lights were officially turned on

pics courtesy Kay Dennehy and macsfieldimages. com Footlights could be the answer How many times have you heard your teenagers saying, ‘I’m bored!’ Well this might be the answer. Footlights Youth Theatre, Blarney and surrounding areas, has now been in operation since 2009, and is a place for young people aged between 11 to 16 years to come and put their imagination into practice. The weekly workshops consists of lots of laughter, role playing and use of the imagination, as well as team work, writing and rehearsals of the yearly performance. This is a great, safe environment for your teenager to experiment and be themselves. Youth Theatre is also known to help to develop the young person and boost their confidence levels. It provides a place for them to meet new friends and to assert who they are. This is a great way to engage young people in a creative pursuit. Another fantastic aspect of Footlights Youth Theatre is that it is a great way for young people to express themselves, and gives them a platform to explore issues creatively. Footlights is a non commercial organisation and is run by a dedicated volunteer committee, made up of parents and the students who attend the workshops. The workshops are run weekly in the Blarney Community Centre (The Mills), and will be recommencing shortly in early January. If you are interested or think that your teenager might enjoy a taster session, please contact Fionn on 085 2402484 for further details. Page 20 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News AIB ambassador, Colm Cooper, pays a visit

Report by Caoimhe Cahill open up bank accounts with AIB. One of the ways Cooper encourages students to open an Kerry Gaelic footballer Colm account with the bank is by getting an app on your smart phone. This app allows you to log Cooper visited our school, Scoil into your account and see what your balance is, Mhuire Gan Smál, at the end of last no matter where you are in the world. This is a year. Colm Cooper, who plays really good idea because if any students decide Gaelic football with his local club to go travelling in the future, this app would be Dr. Croke’s and has been a member very useful. After he spoke with the Build a Bank team, of the Kerry senior inter- county he held a training session with those in team since 2002, is regarded as one Transition Year who wished to take part. He of the best players of his generation. spent around thirty minutes training the Mr Cooper works for AIB and is very students how to do different skills, etc. and involved with the AIB Build a Bank Challenge. everybody got great enjoyment out of this The AIB Build a Bank Challenge sees a team training session. Once the training session was of six students selected to get up and manage a finished, he gave the students a chance to ask bank in their school getting involved in him questions. Many questions were asked everything from sourcing new customers and relating to his football career with Kerry and he opening AIB accounts, to encouraging regular answered all questions with great enthusiasm savings and exploring new ways to bank, such and gave informative answers to all questions. as AIB Phone and Internet Banking. Cooper He came across as being very friendly and visits many different schools around Ireland nice. and talks to Transition Year students about the Everybody benefited from the session and Build a Bank Challenge and gives them ideas felt that it was a very worthwhile experience. on how to encourage students in their school to

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VERY SPECIAL GUESTS EXPECTED AT YSI TALENT SHOW By Lauren Lehane and Aoife Cotter YSI Students of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál Blarney are hosting a talent show on Wednesday 20th of February as part of their project ‘A Boost For The Youths’. The show starts at 7:30pm and tickets will be 5 for a student and 10 for an adult, and will be on sale from February 4th. The YSI class have been lucky enough to get new Irish boy band Christmas break and I can guarantee everyone will enjoy Level 5 to perform as a guest act. Level 5 have recently their performance,” concluded Lauren Lehane. performed on the Childline Concert with Mary Byrne. “I was lucky enough to meet up with the boys over the LOG ON AND LEARN By Sarah Ryan BT Young Scientist 2013 On January 10th twenty students from transition year began ‘log on and learn’, a course which teaches elderly people how By Claire Kelleher to use a computer. The first day was such a success that it was decided that there will be two classes for ‘log on and learn each Thursday’. The first class takes place from The BT Young Scientist exhibition 2013 took 10:20am until 11:20am, and the second class starts at place from January 9th to 12th at the RDS in 11:30am and finishes at 12:30. Both classes are full, showing Dublin, and this year it contained 550 mind that ‘log on and learn’ is a big success. blowing projects. Our school had 2 projects in the exhibition this year. The first project was created by Lisa Higgins and her project was called ‘Travel Safe’. Lisa has designed a device that can detect when a cyclist, pedestrian or emergency vehicle is close to your car while you are driving, provided both your own vehicle and the cyclist/pedestrian/vehicle has this device. “My project is about making motorists more aware of cyclists and pedestrians on the roads. It's a fully wireless system and when there is a pedestrian holding the Please join the transmitter, the car can pick them up through the receiver Mercy University Hospital Foundation and it prints a message onto a screen for the driver.” The second project was created by three first year students; 2012 Recycling Campaign Hannah Keohane, Aoife Murphy and Carol Donovan. Their and help save lives in Cork! project was called ‘Why girls prefer to shake it and boys The Mercy University Foundation has partnered with prefer to break it’. The three girls carried out studies to Kildarson Ltd., to raise much needed funds in aid of determine why girls enjoy activities such as dancing and art Mercy Hospital Cork and why boys enjoy sports activities and activities such as Local volunteer Denis O’Donovan collects print video games. cartridges and items for recycling on behalf of the This year’s winners were three girls from Kinsale hospital throughout the county to raise funds for life Community School, Cork. Their project was a statistical saving equipment at The Mercy Hospital. investigation of the effects of diazotroph bacteria on plant If you can help and would like to sign up to the germination. recycling campaign contact Denis O’Donovan on 087 2690776 or by email to [email protected]

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Cuireadh ceolchoirm iontach ar Quality Label. Ar lá na saoire, tháinig cuairteoir siúl le déanaí ag Gaelscoil speisialta chuig Gaelscoil Mhuscraí; Daidí Mhuscraí i halla na meánscoile. na Nollag! Chomh maith, seoladh pictiúir Idir amhráin, dánta, damhsa, agus litreacha chuige roimh na saoire agus drámaíocht agus agallaimh beirte deineadh céiliúradh mór faoin Nollaig ag a bhí ar siúl acu. Aifreann na Nollag. The pupils of Gaelscoil Mhuscraí put on Santa visited all the classes on the day of a fantastic performance at their annual the Christmas holidays. He chatted as Christmas concert in Blarney Secondary Gaeilge to the children and gave them the School in mid-December. Junior Infants to opportunity to ask many questions! Infants to First class also wrote letters and drew Third class with their cards from schools Sixth class took part in the show. Each class all over Europe. individually showcased their work. On the pictures for Santa and the reindeer. They night, there was a selection of songs, took a trip to Blarney Post Office to post poems, carols, dances, dramas and the these! The Christmas message was spread children from Second class upwards played to parents, teachers and children at the pieces on the tin whistle. Parents, teachers school’s annual Christmas Mass, celebrated and children thoroughly enjoyed the night. as Gaeilge at the school. Bhí go leor ócáidí ag na daltaí an mhí seo caite ina raibh siad ag canadh cearúil. Gaelscoil Mhuscraí may be contacted at Deineadh sár-jab ag na hocáidí ar fad agus 021-4516874 or táimid an-bh-rodúil as na Naíonáin nua a [email protected]. You can bhí ag canadh linn don chéad uair. visit our website, which is updated The pupils had many carol singing regularly at gaelscoilmhuscrai.ie Nathan Ó hArgáin agus Dylan Ó Buachalla events locally throughout the month of with the reindeer food they made. photo December. A great effort was given by all the children and we were extremely proud of our new Junior Infants, who sang with the school for the first time! Our Parents’ Association took the children carol singing at Blackpool Shopping Centre also where funds were raised for the school. Tá an-chuid ag teacht sa phost do ranganna 2-4 faoi láthair. Tá cártaí Nollag ag teacht ó thíortha timpeall na hEorpa agus tá comhfhreagras ar siúl idir ár bpairtnéirí The school's eTwinning board displaying eTwinning sa Fhrainc agus san Alban. the Christmas cards from primary schools Katie Ní Mhathúna agus Éabha Ní Fuaireamar litreacha, feilirí agus leabhar all over Europe. Bhrosnacháin. uathu! The pupils of Second to Fourth class are getting post nearly every day with Christmas cards from all over Europe. Our eTwinning display board is nearly full with them! Second and third class received lovely letters, cards, calendars and books from our eTwinning partners in France and Scotland. This link up with primary schools all over Europe is part of the eTwinning programme, for which the school has Katie Ní Mhathúna agus Éabha Ní already received a National and European Children from Second & Third Bhrosnacháin. CLLR. PAT BURTON Mobile 086 2574950 Office 021 4388300 Email [email protected] Web www.patburton.com Abbeigh NíLoingsigh agus Kate NíLoingsigh with their CLOGHROE, BLARNEY, CO. CORK Christmas artwork. Children from Second & Third Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 23 Blarney Toastmasters are going to hold a special Gathering Toastmasters Meeting on Tuesday 23rd April and welcome guests both from the Blarney Area or any visiting guests to Blarney to O'Connors share a great evenings entertainment at Toastmasters. The theme of the evening will be about the gift of the gab, elequence, best man speeches, father of the bride etc; something for everyone. They are hoping to attract as many visitors as they can for this Muskerry Arms special evening. Blarney Toastmasters meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the www.muskerryarms.com month at Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel at 7.45pm. All welcome. Jan 22, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Mar 26, Apr 9, Apr 23, May 14 021 4385066

Grenagh's Paul Barry Murphy came away with Fabulous live the winner's prize in the music all weekend Recitation Section at the Kilmurry, who were runners up in the Figure Dance Competition. Included only at The County Scor na are Eva Linehan, Suzanne Barry, nOg Finals held Ellen Creedon, Aoife Kearney, at Ovens. Maeve Carroll, Katie Clifford, Muskerry Arms. Catriona Grainger and Leah Flynn. Donoughmore Instrumental Music Group who took ALL LIVE SPORTS SHOWN part in the Finals at Ovens. Included are Marie Wallace, Jack ON OUR BIG SCREENS. Cremin, Ciara Morrissey, Oisin and Saoirse The Muskerry Arms is the Sheehan. place to be for ALL your weekend entertainment!

Aghabullogue Set Dancers who were runners up at the County Scor na nOg Finals at Ovens. Included are Sinead Wilson, Denise Crowley, Julie Kelleher, Jessica O'Donovan, Shannon Murphy, Catherine Dineen, Edel and Ellen Tarrant. Pictures: Mike English Something to celebrate? FamilyParty? Occasion? Phone Mary Beth O'Connor and let us make your special day perfect • Darts every Monday 086 3715587 • Texas Hold Em every Tuesday • Bingo every Wednesday with Gemma • Great cash S.H.A.R.E. will continue its good work thanks to the support prizes received for its recent fast and fundraising campaign, its’ 42nd year. The Christmas Fast and Fundraising appeal is the only fundraising activity which is carried out by S.H.A.R.E. during the Family Occasions Function Room year, and the funds raised help the organisation to maintain the 200 housing units for the elderly located in seven centres around the Live Sports on Large Screens city. Funds raised also help them provide services for the elderly at The Brother Jerome Kelly Day Care Centre at Sheare’s Street, Cork on an on-going basis. Over 1,800 4th and 5th year students Free Wi-Fi from 22 Cork schools participated in the campaign. served 8am - 10pm Fabulous Food 7 days a week Page 24 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Christmas Concert a huge success in Scoil Chroí Íosa We held our concert on Thurs 13th and Mon 17th of December. The children had spent a lot of time practising before Christmas. Both nights of the concert were very well attended by parents, grandparents and members of the community. We would like to express a huge thank you to Scoil Mhuire gan Smal for facilitating us in their venue both nights and also to the many businesses around the parish who donated spot prizes for our raffle. I won’t begin to name them as I’d be sure to leave someone out. All was very much appreciated. Some pupils took a trip to Blackpool prior to the Christmas holidays for an afternoon of carol singing which was very well supported. Enjoying a visit with Santa We had a little visit from Santa before we them an interesting powerpoint on the got our Christmas holidays which was neglect and abuse of the donkeys. They also welcomed greatly by the children, as were got to learn about how the sanctuary the goodie bags. Santa was especially provides what the donkeys need to be cared welcomed in the junior school. for properly. Orienteering and a trip to Doneraile Park were a huge hit at the end of On Wednesday we had a courtesy visit to the day. They adopted their very own class the school from Anne Faye who is the mascot named Jacksie. President of the INTO. Ms Faye spoke to some of the pupils about the work that she does within the organisation. She also passed her chain of office around the class President of INTO with Mr. Hurley and Ms which was very interesting for the children Crowley to see.

Third class visited the Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll before Christmas. They met with Paddy Barrett the Ann Faye, President of INTO, with some 6th owner who showed class pupils

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I have suffered on and off with back with the back pain initially, letting me know in lay terms how he would be able to relieve the pain for 50 years. When I was a THANK YOU CHIROPRACTIC pain, and eventually eliminate it by adjusting my child I fell from the third story of a lumbo-pelvic and lower limb regions. I was building, and because I felt alright quite nervous at first, but found the adjustments after the fall I wasn’t treated for any to be absolutely fine. serious injury. I have also had Secondly, Dr. Kelly advised that I should use orthotic insoles to balance the anatomical leg constant pain in my leg and my feet length difference, and from the Gaitscan he was for a lot of years, the pain moved able to prescribe a custom made pair. These from my knee down into my calf and were fitted within 3 weeks of my first into my feet. appointment. Later in life, maybe 10 years ago, I ruptured I genuinely started to feel better within 2 to 3 my Achilles tendon while playing badminton weeks of regular chiropractic visits, and I can honestly say that by the end of my treatment I and had surgery to correct this. Chiropractic Clinic in April 2011. The first visit My hobby is sport, I love to go out on the felt like a new man. involved a very detailed history of my problems, Since seeing Dr. Kelly, I have lived with little golf course twice a week, and do the full 18 and a thorough physical and neurological exam. holes. Swinging the golf club sent sharp darts or no pain, something I didn’t realise I could do. I had x-rays taken the same day of my lower Sport is my time out, and I can play now of pain right through my lower back, and it was back, and Dr. Kelly also did a Gaitscan to always tight. I was in almost constant pain. I without worrying about being in severe pain examine how my feet were working from the afterwards. Chiropractic isn’t something I would suffer from cramps and muscle pain into bottom up. I was diagnosed with having my legs, always after badminton and sport. I knew a lot about before I became a patient, but I mechanical joint dysfunction, and it turned out now genuinely believe in its benefits. There’s just didn’t enjoy sport as much anymore. that I have one leg anatomically shorter than the I eventually made the decision to see a nothing to be nervous of, it’s incredible that I other. I was never told this, even when I had have lived most of my life with pain, and Chiropractor to see if anything could be done. I surgery for my Achilles tendon. Nobody ever wasn’t expecting miracles, but hoped at best that learned to manage it when I could have had Dr. examined my whole body as a single unit. Kelly help me a long time ago. I would get improvement and be able to manage Dr. Kelly talked me through how he would be my pain and be able to enjoy sport. able to help me with both issues, and he dealt So, I saw Dr. Eric Kelly in Glanmire JOHN O’CALLAGHAN Page 28 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News In August 2012 new regulations came into force extending the Remodel or Re-vamp ‘smokeless coal’ area in Cork. The area now extends well beyond Cork City and includes Ballincollig, Ovens, Tower, Blarney, your kitchen with Glanmire, Little Island, Glounthaune, Passage West, Monkstown, Ringaskiddy and Carrigaline. It is now an Offence to sell or distribute any coal, that is not in a sealed bag and marked “Smokeless Fuel”, anywhere in this extended ban area. It is also an Offence to burn such coal anywhere in this extended ban area. Banned coal is generally sold as “Premium” or “Polish” coal and it is illegal to burn it in the ban area. The ban on smoky coal first came into effect in Dublin in the 1980s and was extended to other towns and cities in subsequent years. It has led to huge improvements in air quality in the urban areas where it has been introduced. Medical experts estimate that this improvement in air quality has saved over 300 lives per annum in the Dublin area alone. It is quite literally a matter of life and death. Not only is smokeless coal better for the environment, it is also more cost effective. Smoky coal burns more quickly with increased heat loss through the chimney. Smokeless coal burns for longer and it works out to be about 20% more efficient and therefore 20% cheaper in the long run. Your local and family run providers of If you suspect that someone in the extended ban area may be selling, Kitchens, Bedroom, Office & Shop Displays distributing or burning smoky coal, please contact your Local Authority.

Martin Hallahan, Principal Officer Cork County VEC, presenting the Diarmuid O'Longaigh Medal to Fionnuala O'Toole, a past pupil of Ovens NS, who Add up the time you spend there, whether cooking and received 580 preparing, eating and cleaning up, helping with homework, points in her Leaving Certificate at Colaiste Choilm, Ballincollig. reading papers or doing the daily household jobs, Included is Michelle Sliney, Principal. sometimes the hours just pile up. Maybe you’d like to Picture: Mike English change a few little things or consider a whole new look? We at B & K Services can help. We provide a repair & revamp service for existing kitchens, replacing worktops, handles, hinges, drawer runners and installing new sinks, taps and appliances. We also repaint your old kitchen to transform it into a new one. AUNTIESBAR So you get a brand new kitchen without a huge cost! The top trends .. • New Doors • Re-spray or hand paint your existing doors • New Handles and Knobs • New Worktops • Add Island Unit, breakfast bar or pantry unit • New Sinks, Taps or Appliances • Accessories such as Larder pull outs

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Muskerry RFC cyclists before their charity cycle for Marymount Hospice Muskerry start 2013 on top of Munster Junior League. Muskerry’s first team started 2013 at the top of Divison 2 of the Munster Junior league with 4 games left to play . Promotion is now firmly in Muskerry’s sights after they reclaimed top spot from Mallow with a great win over from Limerick visitors Presentation on 30th December. On 27th January they travel to face local rivals Ballincollig in the 4th round of the Munster Junior Cup. This Mid-Cork derby promises to be an absolute cracker and all supporters are encouraged to make the short journey to support the lads. Meanwhile our Junior 3 team are looking forward to the second phase of their league following some great results in the latter stages of 2012. Muskerry mount up to support Marymount. Earlier this season a group of 30 determined Muskerry members took to their bikes to raise money for Marymount Hospice. This determined bunch, some of advancing years, finished a gruelling 60km circuit and were able to make a contribution of 1194 for this worthy cause. For more information on Muskerry rugby please go to www.muskerryrugby.com Nicole O'Brien, Glen Rover's Camogie Club Minor Captain, winner of the December Cork City Aaron Mansworth, General Manager Cork International Airport Hotel, presenting the and Southside and District Sports Award for November to Peter Catchpole, captain UCC County Men's Hockey team, recent winners of the Mauriyius Cup and the Irish Hockey Trophy. Youth Sports award photographed at the Awards Dinner at Gresham Included are Lord Mayor, Cllr. John Buttimer, Cllr. Derry Canty, deputising for Mayor Cork County, Tanya O'Sullivan, Red FM Media Sponsor and representatives of the team. Metropole Hotel with her parents, Jim and Trish and grandmother, The plaque is sponsored by Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts. Picture: Mike English. Lena O'Brien. Picture: Mike English Members of the North Mon Tae Kwon Do club celebrate as Patricia Barry, Events Manager at the Ambassador Hotel, presents the North City and District Sports Award for December to Pat Barry. The award, sponsored by the Ambassador Hotel in conjunction with Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts and media sponsors, Red FM was awarded to the North Mon Tae Kwon Do club in recognition of their outstanding success at the International World Cup in Brighton when they captured 54 medals in all, 20 gold, 13 silver and 21 bronze. Picture: Mike English Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 33

Members of Whitechurch GAA Committee Cork footballer, Colm O'Neill, photographed with photographed with special guest, Colm O'Neill, Whitechurch GAA team captains after he had Cork Football Star. Included are Michael Downing presented medals to the winning teams. Included Muireann Dennehy and Marian Linehan admiring (Vice President), Michael Wolfe (Chairman), Pat are Cathal Dennehy , David O'Donovan (Under some of the silverware on show at the Sheehan (Secretary), Jerry O'Reilly (PRO), Eileen 13), Cian O'Driscoll (Under 14), Ciaran Whitechurch GAA medal presentation dinner for Geaney (Treasurer), Matt Shaw (Registrar), Tom O'Gorman (Under 15), Paddy O'Brien (Junior), adult and under age teams at Silversprings Moran Carr (Asst. Treasurer), Noel Buckley (Asst. Luke Cambridge and Jack Kelleher (Under 16). Hotel. Secretary) and Dave McGrath (Vice Chairman).

The Whitechurch Under 13s winners of the East Region and County Rebel Og Hurling and Football Leagues and Championships at their medal presetation function at Silvrsprings Moran Hotel. Included are special guest Whitechurch Under 15s, winners of Cork footballer, Colm O'Neill with selectors, Martin Lynch, John O'Connell, the Rebel Og East Region football Sean O'Riordan and Paul O'Sullivan. league. Included are selectors, Noel Buckley, Denis Sheehan, Tony Blake, Matt Shaw and Tim Mulcahy.

Ruth Murphy, Maria Kelleher, Adam Murphy, youngest of the Yvonne Brickley and Carmel medal recipients at the Whitechurch Whitechurch under 16s who received their Rebel Og East Region andCounty Kelleher attending the Whitechurch GAA victory function making a Hurling League medals from Cork footballer, Colm O'Neill. Included are GAA Victory Dinner at presentation to special guest, Colm selectors, Tim Mulcahy, Denis Sheehan, Darren Hennessy and Martin Lynch. Silversprings Moran Hotel. O'Neill, who presented the medals.

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HairstylistJo's Edge Unit 6B, Woodfield, Whitechurch, winners of the Seandun Junior "B" Football League, received Station Road, Blarney. their medals from Cork footballer, Colm O'Neill, at Victory Dinner for all 4382739 club teams at Silversprings Moran Hotel. Included is captain, Paddy O'Brien. 086 8240422 Pictures: Mike English Page 34 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News

A New Year Begins! Blarney GAA would like to wish all our women, boys and girls. The main prize of the "Red Hurley" for the members and supporters a happy new year. It is an exciting time of General Category was won by Trevor Hegarty, Mark Cremin and year as we face into a fresh season with all our teams hoping for Padraig Conway for the second year running, the Ladies prize was won success in their various competitions. Hurling and Football training for by Olivia Murphy and Siabh McCarthy and the Over 40's was won by all teams will be getting up and running in the next number of weeks Sean MacDonncha, Ken O'Sullivan and Pat Twomey. The prize-giving and as always we would be delighted to welcome any new players, was held in the Waterloo Inn and all funds raised were donated to local mentors, parents or supporters who would like to join our club. Contact charities. Thanks to all who helped in organising these events and to all details for mentors of all age groups are available on our website at who took part. www.blarneygaa.ie. Club na nÓg training (U5 - U10) and the monthly AGM. The Blarney GAA AGM took place in the clubhouse on Friday Club Beag mornings (Age 2 - 4) will be up and running in Springtime evening the 7th of December. The main item on the agenda was the also so keep an eye out on our website and on our noticeboards around election of officers for the coming year. The following officers were the village for more info. elected: St. Stephen's Day Activities. Blarney GAA was a hive of activity Chairman. Michael O'Shea once again this St. Stephen's day with the Annual Blarney Castle Walk Vice-chairman. Denis O'Donovan and Poc Fada both taking place. After a showery morning, the sun Secretary. Steve O'Brien came out for the start of the walk and a fine crowd turned up at the Treasurer. Jerry Hurley clubhouse as club chairman Michael O'Shea started proceedings. There Registrar. Pat Harrington were teas, coffees and refreshments for all in the clubhouse afterwards PRO. Mick O'Mahony and the walk was a great success yet again. Oifigeach Gaeilge. Julian O'Donoghue The poc fada then followed with another huge crowd gathering at the Child Welfare. John Quirke Gully. It was great to see such a varied crowd, young and old, men, The chairman and vice-secretary acknowledged outgoing officers Kevin Casey and Pat O'Donovan who have given great service to the club over the past number of years as secretary and registrar. Tribute was paid also to Alan White who is stepping down as our Board delegate after 20 years of outstanding service. The amount of behind-the-scenes work Alan has done for the club for such a long period, representing our club at board level, arranging fixtures for all our teams and managing bookings on our pitch is invaluable and his contribution was highlighted for special praise at the meeting. Michael O'Shea was delighted to note that Alan will continue to manage bookings on our field (soon to become fields!) and he was thanked for the great service he has given as delegate. Another significant item at the AGM was the formal adoption by Blarney GAA Club of the "Our Games Our Code - Code of Best Canovee representatives, Billy Kingston, Sean Browne, Noel Browne, Practise when working with Underage Players". This code was Alan Byrnes, David Carroll, Daniel O'Driscoll, Daragh Cronin and launched by the GAA this year to develop strategies of best practise in Evan Dodds receive the County Under 14 B Football Championship youth sport and copies of the code are available on our website at medals from Marc Sheehan, Chairman Rebel Og GAA at Medal wwww.blarneygaa.ie and in the club. Presentation function at Rochestown Park Hotel. Included are mentors, Don Carroll and John Kingston. Picture: Mike English

Muskerry Division captured the Dick Barrett Plate (under 15 hurling) and the Stephen Nolan Plate (under 14 hurling) in 2012. Photo shows Marc Sheehan, Chairman Rebel Og, presenting the medals to Michael O'Riordan and Conor Murphy. Also included are John Feeney and Mick O'Mahony. Picture: Mike English Midleton Footclinic is offering podiatry at Grenagh For an appointment Medical Centre please ring every 2nd Friday starting 021 462 1044 from the 11th of January. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 35 Congratulati ons to Kevin Muldoon winner of the 2013 Aunties Darts Christmas tournament as well as the runners Brian Collins, Racing Manager, making a presentation to Mary and up Robert Ned Kerrisk, Carrigrohane, following Vennachar's win in the Hurley Curraheen Park A6 Stakes Final. Included are Frank O'Meara, Kevin Commercial Manager, Anthony Dwyer, Christy Roche and Eamonn Muldoon Jnr Morton. Picture: Mike English and Conor Dennehy. Meghan O'Halloran, Commons Rd. sharing a joke with Kathleen Lynch TD at the Cork Sports Partnership Sports Ability Day at the Mardyke Arena. Picture: Mike English.

John Purcell, Vice Chairman Rebel Og GAA, presenting the Feile Peil medals to Ballincollig's Shane Hogan and Shane O'Neill at the medal presentation function at Rochestown Park Hotel. Included are mentor, Brendan Hogan and Marc Sheehan, Chairman Rebel Og. Picture: Mike English.

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JUNIORS. Our Junior team under the guidence of John Corcoran have hit a purple patch in recent weeks with three victorys in a row. Two wins over Passage and a win over Avondale saw them score a massive total 18 goals and conceding 1. Mark Cremin has been in a rich vein of form in those games scoring 7 goals and a welcome return to the fold by experienced striker Derek Healy is a great boost for the team and the club.

UNDER 15s. Our under 15 team are the team of the month for November. They play in Division 1 and are in second place at the moment. This team are a very balanced team all over the pitch. Managed by Darragh O’Leary. Backed up with Cork players Conor SENIORS. Our senior team are through to the 4th MacCarthy and Patrick Crowley. This team and Management have all round of the intermediate cup after a great win over the right ingredients to challange for Honours this season and we look Tymon Celtic up in Dublin before Christmas the final forward to watching them progress throughout the season. Well done score was 2-0 with Conor Cronin finishing off a good everyone and best of luck. move midway through the first half. Blarney went on to dominate possesion throughout the game but ACADEMY. Our Academy takes place every Saturday morning from could not wrap up the game until late in the second 9.45am - 11am and caters for children aged from 5-10 years of age and half when substitute Chris O’Neill found the net it is growing every week with new recruits turning up weekly. We are again. also looking for coaches for our Academy to help out on a Saturday The senior team are now meeting the winners of morning. it is a great place to start coaching . If interested Contact 087- Tolka Rovers and TEK United away up in Dublin 2804186 for more details. Find us on facebook BU FC. again and everyone is looking forward to another The annual charity game took place on a cold and wet Stephens huge challange. day between the Huntsman Bar Tower and Johnnys (Castle hotel). The teams were made up of players who are not playing competitive foot- KEANE CUP. Our Senior team have been in cup action for the last ball, and under the harsh conditions a good standard of football was on couple of weeks and reached the semi final of the prestigous Keane show. The Huntsman took the braging rights this year with two second cup. After a fine 2-0 victory in the Quarter final over Ringmahon half goals from Adrian Shannahan and Declan Twomey. A special Rangers with goals from Jonathon Coker and Richard O’Brien, and a mention for Kevin Collins, Padraig Mullins, and Sean O’Grady who Man of the Match performance from Ray O’Leary, they were drawn were home from New Zealand, Boston and Chicago for the Christmas away to College Corinthians in the semi final where they put in a fanta- season. sic team performance and were narrowly beaten 1-0 on the day after Blarney United would also like to wish Stephen Constant and his fami- missing a penalty in the last five minutes. The Senior team are boosted ly all the best for the future as Steven has moved to France and will be with the return of Pat Keane and Captain Alan Weldon from injury. We sadly missed in the Blarney area.

Shournagh Childcare currently have vacancies for Junior & Senior Playchool Places August / September 2013 (Free Playschool Scheme) Contact Claire 021-4385136 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 37 Mayfield's Ryan Butt, who captained their Under 15 team to A Football League honours, pictured with his parents, Susan and Niall, at the Rebel Og East medal presentation Aaron Mansworth, General Manager Cork International Airport Hotel, function at Pairc Ui presenting the Southside and District Sports Award (in association with Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts and Red FM) for December to Lizzie Chaoimh. Lee, Leevale Athletic Club. Included are Pat Buckley, Chairman Cork Picture: Mike English Athletics Board, Miriam Deasy, Head of Sport CIT and judge, Fiona Darcy, CEO Red FM, Cllr. Barbara Murray, Mayor Cork County, Paul Kelleher and Billy Webster, Cllr. John Buttimer, Lord Mayor. Picture: Mike English. Chairman, making a presentation to Richard Wood, President, at a recent function marking the 50th Anniversary of the John A Wood Ltd, Sports and Social Club.

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