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Even the sun shone this morning as Whitechurch National School officially opened their fabulous new building. The entrance stones, which were reclaimed from the old school, were unveiled by Sean Sherlock TD, before the ribbon was cut by the youngest and oldest children in the school, Katie O'Brien and Sinead Ryan. Deputy County Mayor Cllr Pat Burton, Father Bill Bermingham and Archbishop Clifford presided over the proceedings, while some moving speeches were made by some of the students, Chairman of the Board of Management Donal Burke and Sean Sherlock TD.
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Wishing all our friends and customers a happy and peaceful Christmas Page 4 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Congratulations to all the winners, and all those who entered, the Cloghroe pharmacy Halloween coloring competition. The standard was so high, it was very difficult to select the winners.
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We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas Page 6 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 7 Blarney Hill Walking Group Upcoming Walks for December Educogym is now open in Unit 1 December 9th B & C walks Contact Tim or Gene Brooklodge Business Park December 16th B & C walks Contact John or Gene Glanmire (Across from O'Connell December 23rd B walk The Paps Contact Oliver Transport) Call them now for December 30th B walk Eagle Mountain Sneem Contact John Please see Blarney walking Group website for contact phone numbers more details on 021 4866920 and further information.
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'The Lighthouse' A 'Messy Church' event for all the family Crafts, games, songs and Bible story, including the making and lighting of Christingles, takes place in the Church of the Resurrection, Blarney Rena Buckley, captain Cork Ladies Gaelic Football team, winner of (beside Supervalu) the Southside and District Sports Award for October, with members Sunday 9th December 3.30 - 5pm All very welcome of her family, friends and neighbours at the awards dinner at Cork International Airport Hotel. Picture: Mike English. Blarney / Inniscarra Proud dad Frank Athletes Daniel Quigley, Dean Doyle, 3rd Dan, Cronin, Paul with his son Ross O’Mahony, William and Niall McAuliffe and O'Keefe, 6th Dan Soloman Adebisi and senior instructor relaxing after their of UTI Blarney 6km race in the Taekwondo Club County Junior Cross pictured after 11 Country Championship in year old Ross Carrignavar last successfully graded month to black belt. Page 8 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Times Past... with Brian Gabriel, Blarney and District Historical Society Blarney & District Historical Society would like to take this opportunity to thank all its members, friends and general public for their support in 2012 and wishes them A Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Blarney, a village, from A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland, 1837
LARNEY, a village, in the parish of Garrycloyne, barony of East Muskerry, county, and between the years 1765 and 1782, when the linen manufacture was county of Cork, and province of Munster, 5 miles(N.W. by W.) from Cork; carried on, had not less than 13 mills in operation, erected by St. John Jefferyes, containing 417 inhabitants. It is situated on a river of the same name, over Esq., at an expense of about £20,000. The cotton trade was afterwards introduced Bwhich is a handsome bridge of three arches, on the road from Cork to Kanturk, and and flourished for a time, but has decayed; and the only establishments now in comprises 57 houses, which are small but well built and slated. The noted castle of operation are a spinning-mill belonging to M. Mahony, Esq., in which about 120 Blarney was built in 1446, by Cormac McCarthy, surnamed Laidir, who was persons are employed in spinning and dyeing woollen yarn for the extensive camlet descended in a direct line from the hereditary kings of Desmond or South Munster, manufactory in Cork; and a paper-mill, erected by G. Jenkins., which employs and was equally distinguished by his extraordinary strength and feats of chivalry as about 170 persons. St. John Jefferyes, Esq., the proprietor of the village, has it in by elegance and grace both body of and mind. It is situated on an isolated rock of contemplation to rebuild it on an enlarged and improved plan. Just above it stands limestone rising boldly over the junction of the rivers, Blarney and Comane, and is the parish church, which was repaired and enlarged in 1835, and is a very neat the third castle occupying the site; the first was rather a hunting post of Dermot edifice. Fairs are held on Sept. 18th and Non 11th; here is a station of the McCarthy, King of South Munster, and was built of timber, the second was built in constabulary police; and petty sessions are held on alternate Tuesdays. A national the year 1200, and the present structure was raised on its foundations, which are school, capable of accommodating 500 children, was built in 1836, at an expense still visible. of £300, of which the Commissioners gave £90, the parishioners £11 and the Rev. In the reign of Elizabeth it was the strongest fortress in Munster, and at different M. Horgan, P.P. gave the remainder, and there is a dispensary. periods withstood regular sieges, but was treacherously taken by Lord Broghill in 1646, and the army of King William demolished all the fortifications, leaving only POSTPONEMENT ‘The 125th Anniversary of the Muskerry Tram to Blarney’ the tower remaining. Donogh McCarthy, who commanded the forces of Munster, Due to circumstances beyond our control, this lecture which was originally was first summoned to parliament in the reign of Elizabeth by the title Baron of advertised for Thursday 6th December is now postponed until Monday 10th Blarney; and Charles 11., in 1658, conferred the title of Earl of Clancarthy on the December 2012 at 8.00 pm At Scoil Mhuire gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) head of this family, the last of whom was dispossessed after the siege of Limerick; and the estate, comprising all Muskerry, was forfeited to the crown for the earl’s The illustrated lecture for Thursday 3rd January 2013 at 8 p.m. in Scoil Mhuire adherence to the cause of James 11. On the sale of the forfeited lands in 1692, the Gan Smal (Blarney Secondary School) is titled; ‘Finding James – One Woman’s Hollow Sword Blade Company purchased all the land around this place, and more Search for a War Grave.’ The speaker is Ms. Aedin Johnston who shares with us than 3000 acres in the parish were allotted to a member of the Company, and are the emotions and the difficulties experienced in her search for the war-grave of, now held by his descendant, George Putland, Esq., of Dublin. Justin McCarthy, of and her quest for information about her grand-uncle, Driver James J. O’Connor of Carrignavar, the only lineal descendant of that family, holds a part of the ancient the R.F.A. inheritance. The castle was purchased in 1701 by Sir James Jefferyes, governor of Cork, who Blarney & District Historical Society would like to take this opportunity to soon after erected a large and handsome house in front of it, which was the family thank all its members, friends and general public for their support in 2012 residence for many years, but it is now a picturesque ruin. The top of the castle and wishes them ‘A Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.’ commands a very fine view over a rich undulating tract intersected by the rivers Blarney, Comane and Scor-Thonac, and bounded on the north-west by the lofty chain of the Boggera mountains. On the east is the Comane bog, many years since an impenetrable wilderness, and the last receptacle for wolves in this part of the country: that river, which takes its name from its serpentine course, flows through the bog and joins the river Blarney under the walls of the castle; and their united waters receive a considerable accession from the Scorthonac, a rapid stream which rises in the Boggera mountains. The interest which both natives and strangers take in the castle arises more from a tradition connected with a stone in its north-eastern angle, about 20 feet from the top, than from any other circumstance: this stone, which bears an inscription in Latin recording the erection of the fortress, is called the “Blarney stone,” and has given rise to the well known phrase of “Blarney,” in reference to a notion that, if any one kisses it, he will ever after have a cajoling tongue and the art of flattery or of telling lies with unblushing effrontery. Few, however, venture upon this ceremony, from the danger in being lowered down to the stone by a rope from an insecure battlement 132 feet high. The “groves of Blarney” are of considerable extent and very interesting; and beneath the castle are some spacious natural caves, one of which was converted into a dungeon by some of its earlier proprietors: it is entered by a very strong door, near which is a solitary window scarcely admitting a ray of light, and there A very happy are several iron rings and bolts yet remaining. Stalactites and stalagmites of Christmas to beautiful formation and very compact are found in these caves. The village, though now of little importance, was one the most thriving in the everyone
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Pictured at Lidl Churchfield is Oliver O'Hanlon from Sunday's Well who won a nationwide competition run by Lidl to celebrate the launch of their "Choose" campaign. Oliver is pictured receiving his 5,000 in Lidl vouchers from Lidl Store Manager Dan Hart. Photo Donagh Glavin What a difference * some love and attention makes! The rejuvenated Garrycloyne Cemetery sign is now back in it's original position, following an absence of a few months, after Blarney Tidy Towns kindly took on the job of refurbishing it.
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Micheal Sheridan, CEO Mercy Hospital Foundation, presenting St. Vincent's GAA representatives, Lorraine Galvin and Susan Coutts, with the club's share of proceeds raised on the Rebel Og GAA Fun Walk last September in aid of club funds and the Mercy Hospital. Included are Ruairi O'Hagan (Red FM Media Sponsors) and Marc Sheehan (Chairman Rebel Og). The clubs of Cork City and County raised a total of EU 54,520 Picture: Mike English Máire Fitzgerald and Geraldine Cronin of Ballinora Ballincollig Red Cross Branch, Co. Cork celebrating ten years service each to the irish Red Cross at the first ever Irish Red Cross Youth Awards -Cork, Ballincollig, Co Cork. Picture Clare Keogh
(left to right) Georgina Whelan, Chairperson of the Lisgriffin Parents Association, Jack O'Shea who has Russell Silver Syndrome, Jacks Mam Michelle O'Shea and Jacks Auntie Mary Vowles at the Cork University Hospital Pediatric Ward, launching the inaugural Santa Hat Dash which takes place in Doneraile Park on December 15th. All monies raised will go towards the Cork University Hospital Children's Unit and Lisgriffin Parent's Association. Pic Darragh Kane
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Blarney Person of The Month BLARNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Award 2012 www.blarneycommunity.net The November Blarney Person of the Month is Dave Rae The November Blarney Dave has also produced 5 CDs, his latest including songs from two of person of the month is his children Marika and Kevin, popular local musician Dave whilst another daughter Lynda wrote Rea. the title track to Dave's fourth album Dave was born in Mallow, before ‘You are my world.’ moving to Ballincollig with his new Dave has suffered more than his wife Margie. In 1986 the couple, fair share of illness in recent years, who were by now parents to four including losing his sight temporarily children David, Kevin, Lynda and and a battle with colon cancer, which Marika, built a house outside makes his commitment to his career Blarney village where they still live. all the more commendable. Dave’s musical journey began over booking enquiries and posting out Dave is above all a family man who CDs to fans near and far. 30 years ago, he always loved music loves his wife, his children and their and played music part time on the Dave reaches out to us over the partners, and his grandchildren, who airwaves and his melodious voice circuit for many years. For the early love to hear him sing. part of his career he played mostly in brings tranquillity to us in our busy His wife Margie plays a very lives. He is a very humble and lounge bars and clubs and in 2000 he important part in his role as a decided to concentrate on social loving person who uses the gift God performer, as she accompanies him gave him to spread happiness to all dancing and now plays for dances all to all his gigs and monitors the over the south. who are lucky enough to be sound, whilst also taking care of the with him on his path through life. Con’s name now goes forward with September winner The Collins Sisters, August winner wheelchair athlete Gerry Forde, July winner Patsy Crowley, June winner Tim Crowley, May winner Mary O’Mahony, Waterloo; April winner and Blarney Tidy Towns Chairman Tom MacGrath; March winner Dylan Linehan, for his sporting achievements; Denis O’Donovan, for his unstinting charitable work; and Champion Greyhound Trainer Johnny Linehan our January winner, to the overall award of Blarney Person of The Year Award which will be announced at a ceremony in January 2013. Con Riordan
Denis O’Donovan TomMcGrath Mary O’Mahoney Dylan Linehan Johnny Linehan Tim Crowley Patsy Crowley Gerry Forde DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BLARNEY PERSON OF THE MONTH AWARD? THEN LET US KNOW... The awards aim is to recognise achievement, leadership and altruism so that others may be inspired to follow. You can nominate anyone who’s contribution has singled them out as deserving of recognition, be it in community, sport, business, arts, family or indeed from any sector or activity in our community. Send your nomination with the name of your nominee and the reason you wish to nominate them (along with your name, address and contact details) to Blarney Person of The Month Awards, The Muskerry News, Church View, Blarney or by email to [email protected] Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 15 Page 16 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News
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For PVC Gates, Railings & Fences Available in Golden Oak and White colours www.ardtech.ie Phone: 028 31410 Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 17 The Kenny Blarney Community Centre, set up in 1978, recently family, received a grant of €5,000 from Cork County Council Grenagh, pictured and used it to install a new state of the art analogue with the fire alarm, the upgrading of their emergency lighting, 'upcycled' and roof repairs. decorations Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Pat Burton commissioned the new state of they made at the art analogue fire alarm, supplied by local security expert Ray a workshop Buckley of Buckley Security Systems. this The Community Centre continues to be at the heart of the weekend. community and has been home to groups including Blarney pre-school, youth club, boxing club, tea rooms, job club along with many more Máire Fitzgerald and voluntary and community minded groups. It is also now home to the Geraldine Cronin of Ballinora new Men’s Shed Club which recently painted the entire centre. Ballincollig Red Cross Branch, Plans next year include the refurbishment of the carpark. Co. Cork celebrating ten years service each to the irish Red Cross with their Cadet Unit Officer Geraldine Cronin (centre) at the first ever Irish Red Cross Youth Awards - Cork, Ballincollig, Co Cork yesterday. Picture Clare Keogh
Student Neil Murphy raised 522in aid of the Irish Cancer Society by growing, and shaving off, his beard. Karen, Blarney Barbers, kindly shaved his beard. Neil, who is pictured with his sponsorship cheque, barber Karen, and his girlfriend Emer, thanked everyone who had sponsored and supported his cause.
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Santa arrives at Ballincollig Shopping Centre with the help of Firefighter Mark and his daughter Chloe. pic Victor Horgan
pics Pat J. Falvey BRÍDHAVEN EXPANDS CAPACITY Paul Rochford, one of the proprietors of the 134-bed TO CARE Mallow nursing home. Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow, Co. Cork. Brídhaven, providers of professional dignified services which will be of particular benefit to the young care in Mallow, Co. Cork have expanded their adults in Brídhaven’s care. 20% of current residents are aged under 65, requiring short and long term care as a premises to include 5 additional rooms for result of acquired brain injuries (ABI), stroke and dementia. residents and 3 new treatment rooms. Already Commenting on the expansion Paul Rochford, Registered the largest care facility of its Provider said, “Expansion is an important kind in Munster, this brings part of servicing the diverse and evolving the total of beds offered to 139. needs of our residents. It is important for each individual to have their own space The recent expansion will and appropriate therapies so that they can further Brídhaven’s ability to live this next phase of their lives to the offer the highest levels care for best of their ability”. which they have achieved Brídhaven is located in Spa Glen, industry standards as well Mallow, Co. Cork and has won numerous awards for excellence in the provision of having won a number of professional, dignified care and is registered under the awards to date. Government’s Fair Deal Scheme. For a confidential The rooms which have been added are all single bed consultation contact Paul Rochford (022) 22205 or consult ensuite rooms, all finished in excess of HIQA standards. www.bridhaven.ie for further information. The 3 new treatment rooms will allow for the provision of additional physiotherapy and allied health professional’s Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 19 Page 20 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News
Preparations for Little Shop of Horrors Audrey. have been intense during the last few Would like to change your character if you had a chance? months, Christine Twomey spoke to Alex No, I think my character is prefect the way he is. Herlihy, who plays Dr. Orin, and Pearse Interview with Seymore (Pearse Donoghue). Donoghue who plays Seymore. What’s the story line of the play? An appointment with the dentist Dr. Orin! I’m not going to reveal too much but it’s about a guy Firstly tells us a little bit about the storyline. called Seymore who one day buys a plant in a old Chinese Well, it’s about these people who live in downtown and flower shop. Over his life he has been orphaned and has work in a flower been taken in by a shopkeeper on Skid Row. Which is why shop. This he is so poor and he can’t afford anything. But because of young man this plant (since it keeps growing and growing and feed it Seymore his special formula) he because famous because it’s such a discovers a new strange and weird plant. What we don’t know is that it’s breed of plant actually an alien which drinks blood and devours humans life that can So on a brighter subject, what is your character like? only drink My character is Seymore. Since he lives on Skid row he is blood but, not to really poor. He’s also nerdy and very shy. But as the play give anything progresses he finds his feet gets the girl and grows more away, the plant confident. You can see the character change throughout the gives Seymore play. awful ideas Now tell us the relationships in the play any love/hate during the play. relationships etc? What is the There are a few, there’s a relationship between Seymore personality of and Mr. Mushnik (the person who took him in). Mr. your Mushnik does not like Seymore, he beats him yells at him character? and orders him around. Then there is Seymore and He a very Audrey’s relationship which is the love interest of the play aggressive man which starts off innocent enough. They grow to love each who loves other. Then there’s Audrey and her boyfriend Doctor Orin ad graphic himself, very the dentist. But the doctor is a very abusive partner, which by Alex Herlihy arrogant. He you see when Audrey comes into work covered in black also enjoys eyes and broken arms. She is usually late for work because inflicting pain she gets tied up. Don’t miss Little on others. Would you change anything about your character? What are the No, I like my character mainly because of the growth Shop Of Horrors relationships in throughout the play. the play? What reaction are you expecting from the audience? Report by Pearse Donoghue. Well the main First it will be like what’s going on?, because it is about a love romance in plant from outer space. Then later on they will get used to A guy who finds a mysterious plant begins an exciting the play is the plant due to it being strange and big. They will be very adventure that includes romance, daring do and a between engaged with the funny moments, sad moments and very dangerous dentist with a lot Seymore and dramatic moments. of singing and dancing! What will become of Seymour and Audrey? Will Seymour take the offers to become famous? What about the plant? Come and see the show to find out… Showing on December 6th, 7th and 8th in the school, tickets are available at the office and at lunchtime in the school. Ticket prices are only €5 for a student and €10 for an adult.
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On the 21st of In February 2013, the students of Transition Year will be March 2014, undertaking different tasks to help with the Community. These three girls range from helping in a charity shop, log on and learn with elderly from Transition people, performing a musical with the Cope Foundation, teaching Year; Deirdre junior classes in the primary school English and teaching 3rd, 4th, Buckley, 5th and 6th classes French or German. The students are really Kayleigh looking forward to helping the communityReport andby Kayleigh it will be Croningreat Cronin and personal experience for later life. Tiarna Sands will be experiencing a life changing experience with the Hope Foundation in the Indian city, Calcutta. On Friday the 26th of October Scoil Mhuire gan Smál hosted € their annual Gradaim Scoile Awards. This is the main highlight The girls need to raise 3,000 each before taking the journey, not of the year for the entire school and the day when the students including the prices of various vaccinations. They have multiple are rewarded for their achievements over the past year. From events that will possibly be held in the course of a year and a half, academic to sport this day is a day full of rewards. Each student starting with a carol service in Blackpool Shopping Centre on the really deserved the award they received and this year the December 22nd and 23rd from 5pm - 8pm. Any other fundraisers standards of achievements were high. It didn’t matter what the planned will be in the next issue. Report by Kayleigh Cronin student got an award for, they had big smiles on their faces! On Monday November 12th, Kerry football player Colm Cooper Report by Sarah O’Callaghan came to the school to teach the Transition Year students about football. Not only did he train them, but he also gave them a talk This year two projects on the sport, and told them from where he got his nickname ‘The from our school have been Gooch.’ Report by Sarah O’ Callaghan accepted to the BT Young Scientist Competition 2013 in the RDS in Recently students from Scoil Dublin. The first project is Mhuire Gan Smál wrote reports on why they should be called ‘Why girls prefer to picked to go to UCC for shake it and boys prefer to break it’, by Hannah Keohane, Aoife International Developing Aid Murphy and Carol Donovan who are all in first year. The second Day. Six students were picked project is called ‘Drive Safe’ by Lisa Higgins who is in Transition to go; Brian O’Sullivan, Year. Report by Claire Kelleher and Rita O’Brien Deirdre Buckley, Kayleigh Cronin, Lauren Lehane, Rita O’Brien and Tiarna Sands. The students arrived at UCC and listened to the Transition year students of Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, together with 4th years of the international developing aid course in UCC talk their teachers will be offering the ‘Log on and learn programme’ again about their experiences of the course and also their work this year. The log and learn programme will help you to improve your placement. The students then attended a presentation from the computer skills and will run for 10 weeks beginning Thursday 10th of students of UCC, guest speakers and lectures about their work January 2013 at 11am. Everyone 65 years or over is welcome. Please placement. The presentation ended at 4pm and the students left with a lot more information about developing aid and an contact the school on 021 4385331 to book your place. enjoyable experience. Report by Sarah Ryan Report by Lauren Lehane
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sketches and dramas. The pupils from senior classes will be part of the parish Carol Service at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The week leading up to the holidays proves to be very special with pupils taking a trip to the pantomime, posting letters to Santa and taking part in the school’s annual Christmas Mass celebrated by Fr. Bermingham in the school hall. On the last day of term, a very special guest, Daidí na Nollag will visit all classes!!
You may visit our website, which is updated Comhghairdeas leis na buachaillí agus regularly at gaelscoilmhuscrai.ie. The cailíní a ghlac páirt i gcomórtas school can be contacted on 021-4516874 or iománaíochta le déanaí i dTeampall Geal at [email protected]. leis na scoileanna ar fad ón bparóiste. Congratulations to the boys and girls of 2nd and 3rd class who recently took part in a Hurling Blitz in Whitechurch organised by Blarney G.A.A. A fantastic day was had by all and for this we would especially like to thank our local club. They also provided the coaching sessions last term, which led to the recent blitz. We look forward to the coaching recommencing in the spring!
Bhuaigh daltaí Rang 5 & Rang 6 Bhí céiliúradh mór ag Gaelscoil Mhuscraí le duaiseanna iontacha sa chomórtas ealaíne, déanaí nuair a bronnadh an gradam eagraithe ag an gComhar Creidmheasa le eTwinning orthu arís. déanaí. Maith sibh! Gaelscoil Mhuscraí was delighted to be 5th class pupil Maria de Barróid and 6th awarded yet another National Quality Label class pupil Sadbh Ní Chionnaith both won for its ongoing work in the eTwinning wonderful prizes recently in the Art project. An eTwinning Quality Label was Competition, organised by Blarney Credit presented to the school for the work Union. The girls won First place and Third undertaken by 3rd and 4th class to create, place in their respective categories. Well design and publish an ‘eBook’ under the done Maria and Sadbh! direction of Múinteoir Mairéad. This Tá Gaelscoil Mhuscraí fíor-ghnóthach le ‘eBook’ has chapters from the three partner déanaí ag eagrú imeachtaí na Nollag! schools; ourselves here in Blarney, a French Gaelscoil Mhuscraí is exceptionally busy at primary school in Paris and a primary the moment preparing for its many school in Portmarnock, Scotland. A link to Christmas events. The school received an this eBook can be found on the school invitation from Ashdale House to carol sing website and also on the official eTwinning at its Christmas celebration on Nov. 30th. site. As well as that, its pupils will carol sing at Congratulations to the children who were the switching on of the lights’ ceremony in involved in the project and to Múinteoir Blarney village on Dec. 1st. The Parents’ Mairéad who has worked diligently on the Association will take the children carol project for the last few years to achieve the singing also at Blackpool Shopping Centre award again. It is a great honour for the on Dec. 8th. The school of course will hold school. its own Christmas concert. All classes will perform a selection of songs, poems,
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Blarney Tidy Towns thank all who helped out during an eventful 2012. We had a number of major things taking place out during the Look no further than year, starting with the RTE ‘Weekend Challenge’. We had over 250 people who turned out for a very enjoyable, if at times, stressful occasion. Then we had our two competitions, in one of which, Cork Council Anti-Litter Challenge, we came first. In the National Tidy O'Connors Towns one, we increased our marks over last year. To all those who turned out for these events, and the organised litter collections, and also the many people who quietly did cleanups in their own areas, and to the Blarney Community Employment Scheme people. Muskerry As in previous years, we could not have done a fraction of things, without, both the financial and general support of many people and groups in the Blarney and outside. We will publish a fuller list of Arms these soon, but we particularly want to thank Charles Colthurst and his team from Blarney Castle, for their very generous financial and www.muskerryarms.com 021 4385066 other support throughout 2012. One very visible example of this, is to get into the festive spirit the roundabout at the entrance to Blarney. Our thanks also the Blarney Chamber of Commerce, Kate Durant, Damian Boylan, for their help There was great this year. Thanks also to Dan Ryan and his team in the County Council for their help in 2012. excitement at A number of people have suggested that we might consider running a similar, if smaller event, to the ‘Weekend Challenge’ in 2013. No the Muskerry cameras of course, unless you want to set up a film company! Please let us know what you think, and also if you think that we should Arms recently include certain items in our 2013 Plan. when lucky Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to thank all our volunteers, helpers, and supporters for their work throughout this year. I wish customer you all a happy Christmas and New Year. Tom MacGrath Rosarie Cronin won the bingo jackpot of 1,900. pic courtesy Kay Dennehy
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Art Competition 5th Class enjoying a nature lesson in our Outdoor classroom Winner during the week. Congratulations to Noelle Casey 5th class who received 3rd place The staff and pupils of Scoil Chroí Íosa warmly in the recent Credit Union Art invite you to our first Christmas concert as a Competition. newly amalgamated school. Both Junior and Senior schools alike have been buzzing with anticipation and excitement for this Quiz Team upcoming event. The Christmas concert will take Well done to our quiz teams who took part in the recent place in the hall of our local secondary school, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál over the following two nights Thursday Annual Kerrypike 13th and Monday 17th of December at 7.30pm. Tickets for quiz. One of our both nights will be available to purchase in school from teams came 5th. Monday 3rd December at €5 per adult with children free. We also have a As per tradition, a generous raffle will be held on the team participating night, kindly supported by the local businesses. The in the Sciath na children have been practising eagerly and a musical fun filled night is guaranteed by all. Scol annual quiz Thank you for your continued support. next week so best of luck
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As another year draws to a close we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and suppliers a peaceful and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. A sincere thank you to you all for your support throughout this year. Page 26 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Eoin Long Physiotherapy Dental Matters & Sports Injury Clinic with Dr. Jill McKenna BDS MFDS. opened in West Village, Onslow Gardens Dental Practice Ballincollig on November 12th. Its Clinical Director, Eoin Brighter, Whiter Smiles! Long, has worked in private Our Smile is often the first thing others notice. Whiter, brighter teeth practice in Cork for many years can give us more confidence and make that smile all the more ready to and, as a fully qualified appear. A beautiful smile is now much more readily achieved than ever chartered physiotherapist, is a before. The first stage to obtaining a beautiful smile is to ensure that the teeth member of both the Irish Society and gums are healthy. Visit your dentist regularly for a check up so that any of Chartered Physiotherapists cavities or gum problems can be treated early before they turn into bigger and the Chartered problems. The sooner problems are detected the simpler they are to treat Physiotherapists in Private Eoin Long and the less noticeable they will appear. Everybody with PRSI cover and a Medical Card (over 16 years old) is entitled to a free dental check up once a Practice. He specialises in the year. treatment of back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches and There are many causes of tooth discolouration. The most common are migraines as well as rehabilitation both pre and post surgery. He smoking, coffee, tea and red wine. An extensive scale and polish can has also worked extensively with both club and county sports sometimes remove the majority of these stains without any further treatment teams in the treatment and resolution of sports injuries. Amongst required. Deeper more extensive discolouration however may require further treatment such as tooth whitening. the services provided are manual therapy, trigger point dry Tooth Whitening is suitable for most people as long as the teeth and needling, spinal traction, electrotherapy, orthotic (foot gums are healthy. So called whitening products are available in the biomechanics) assessment and pilates. supermarkets and Pharmacies, these have been found to have limited affects Opening hours are 7.30am to 7.30 pm Monday to Friday and on discolouration due to the amount of bleaching agent contained. EU directives have limited the strength of whitening agents sold over the 9am to 2pm on Saturday. counter to less than a tenth of that which can be prescribed by your dentist. Should you have any queries, you can contact Eoin on either The steps involved in tooth whitening are simple. Impressions of your 021 4810000 or 087 6920842. teeth are taken by your dentist from which special custom fitting trays (like thin mouthguards) are made. Whitening gel is then placed in your custom trays which fit snugly over your teeth. The whitening gel breaks down and Michelle Herron from oxygen ‘dissolves’ the stains inside your teeth. You can wear the trays when PDST - Technology in you want to, over night or any time during the day. The whitening gel is Education with Josh available in different strengths and your dentist can recommend the best O'Sullivan and Eireann product to suit your teeth and lifestyle. Everybody’s teeth will whiten at O'Connell from Scoil different rates but on average excellent results are obtained after about 5-14 Cholmcille CBS Blarney, days. The results will last indefinitely although can be refreshed when Co. Cork for “Niamh Cinn required if restaining occurs (coffee/tea/smoking!) Oir”. They won Clinical studies have shown that bleaching using this method is safe for Outstanding Achievement teeth and gums. A minority of people may experience temporary sensitivity in Film Making for Acting to hot and cold. in the FÍS film project is an initiative of the Department of Education and Skills. PIC: MAXWELLS
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WHY WAIT UNTIL THE NEW YEAR contemplate ways to improve ourselves and our lives, and/or the health and lives of our families and loved ones. If you find yourself engaged in TO GET BETTER? this familiar activity, remember that Chiropractic care is perfectly suited to Taking care of that ache and pain now may be easier than you think! help you and those you love. As the holiday season approaches, most of us are running frantic to wrap up another year of work and finish our Christmas shopping, hopefully in time to actually unwind and enjoy a bit of much needed (and well CHIROPRACTIC is a safe, natural, and effective health care deserved!) rest and relaxation. choice for those looking to ease pain, eliminate an injury, or simply For most of us, the holidays are a time for taking stock in our lives and improve their general health. Chiropractic patients are usually surprised considering our way forward in the upcoming year and beyond. Ah yes, and delighted when they discover how easy it is to achieve relief from pain the New Year’s Resolution! I will get fit, get healthy, stop smoking, work and find a solution to a recent or persistent problem. The human frame, less, un-stress, spend more time with family, take a bit of time for myself, when healthy and pain-free, provides a crucial key to one’s health and give of myself for those less fortunate, etc, etc. Sound familiar? well-being. Chiropractic treatment is designed by nature to help you get A recent survey listed people’s top ten resolutions for their upcoming better. year. The number one resolution across the board was to get fit and in So, if you’ve been putting off attending to a recurrent pain or an injury, shape, and/or lose weight. Not that surprising. Interestingly though, the rest assured that Chiropractic care can usually help. This year, when you second most common resolution was to get healthy, and/or take care of a resolve to take care of that ache or pain, let Chiropractic help you and your nagging or persistent injury, pain or health issue. Considering the order of family achieve your goals for a happy, healthy and active year in 2013 and these top two resolutions, it is funny that most of us would rather look beyond. better than feel better! (Although one might argue that to look better is to Unsure if Chiropractic can help you or a loved one? Generally, it can. feel better!) However, your local Chiropractor is happy to answer any queries relevant It is true that it is generally human nature to put off addressing our to your specific problem. Remember that there is no harm in being health until we hit a point of more severe pain, impairment, or even an assessed. A clear and understandable diagnosis is usually the end result outright health crisis! Even those of us working in health care have a of the consultation and examination process. The choice to proceed with tendency to do this. (Hypocritical or simply human nature, you decide!) any form of treatment is totally up to you. In particular, our musculo-skeletal health is usually one of the last things For your safety, be sure that any Chiropractor you visit is a certified we think about until we become burdened with a significant injury, a Member of the Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI). chronic pain, or an unremitting niggle that effects our ability to work, play, or live a normal (and pain-free) life. As a general rule, however, the earlier FROM ALL OF US AT THE GLANMIRE CHIROPRACTIC CLINI CLINIC,C, HAVEHAVE AA SAFESAFE ANDAND VERYVERY HAPPYHAPPY HOLIDAY.HOLIDAY. a problem is dealt with, the easier it is to resolve. WISHING WISHING YYOUOU ANDAND YOURYOUR LOVEDLOVED ONESONES HEALTHHEALTH && Every year, it seems that most of us will in fact sit down and HAPP HAPPINESSINESS FORFOR THETHE NEWNEW YEAR.YEAR. Page 28 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News Christmas officially starts as Blairs Inn, Cloghroe, lights up! BLARNEY SHOPPING CENTRE. PHONE: 021 4385440
Ballincollig VEC students as part of their New Directions course are holding an Information morning which will be held in Ballincollig Shopping Centre on Friday 7th December from 10am-1pm .Their aim is to offer information on a number of services that are available to the Ballincollig Community. Attending will be The VEC, Family Resource Centre (FACT), Citizens Information, Westgate, SHEP etc. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out what could be of interest and benefit to you.
It was great to welcome an extra special guest to one of the weekly Blarney Chamber of Commerce networking meetings which was held in the wonderful Griffin's Garden Centre, Dripsey, last month
Mary’s Toymaster store in Ballincollig is a partner with RTE 2FM in the Toy Appeal in aid of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). Toymaster gift vouchers can be purchased for the Toy Appeal and Mary’s Toymaster will ensure that they will be delivered to SVP in time for Christmas. wishing all our friends and customers a "This is a most worthwhile cause which can make Christmas extra special for a child," said Mary Creedon. "It is Toymaster's and SVP’s happy and peaceful Christmas wish that every child receives a toy this Christmas; make it your wish too by just giving what you can," she said.
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Muskerry RFCYoughal riding and Carrick high on Suir, as asface season some testing away tripsgains to some momentum great rugby was played. well as draws against Mallow and west Cork in the coming weeks. Meanwhile the U7 Leprechauns Thurles left them as joint leaders The U14s finally got up and are coming on in leaps and bounds going into last weekend The Junior running with a great 36-5 win under their coaches Margaret 3s have also got the wind at their away to Midleton and backed this Horgan and Ber O’Connell. backs following wins over Cork up two weeks later with a Club Shop. The Muskerry club Transport and Charleville. comprehensive win in Clonakilty. shop is the ideal place to get Youths. The U19 team has had The U13s are unbeaten to date Christmas presents with an mixed fortunes in the league so far having secured a hard fought draw extensive range of high quality as the Muskerry / Ballincollig away to Charleville on 3rd hoodies, fleeces, jackets and other combination continues to gel. The November and winning their casual gear as well as shorts and U17s were defeated by a strong remaining games. jerseys. Adult. Muskerry’s first team is Highfield team on November 3rd Minis. Earlier this month the For more information on leading by example at the top of but bounced back to defeat Muskerry mini section from ages Muskerry Rugby Club please go Division 2 of the Munster Junior Dolphin comfortably. The U15s U8 – U12 made the long journey to our website at League. Wins against Dungarvan, have had a good few weeks but to our friends in Tralee RFC where www.muskerryrugby.com
Section of the attendance at the drawing of the winning tickets in the September/October Cork GAA Club Members' Draw at Pairc Ui Rinn. Picture: Mike English
Tim Holland, Ross Oil, presenting a cheque to William Buckley secretary of the Muskerry Bord for the sponsorship A large and appreciative crowd turned out to see Blarney's lights of the Mid Cork turned on last weekend. For more photos take a look at The Junior Football Muskerry News facebook page... pic Kay Dennehy Championship.
Michael O'Riordan (right) The Dave Lee, PRO Muskerry Auld Triangle, Macroom has Division GAA, presenting the agreed to continue sponsorship of O'Crualaoi Butchers Junior B the Muskerry Senior Hurling and Hurling League medals to Football teams. Photo shows the Michael O'Shea, Blarney GAA, hand over of sponsorship cheque at the special function held at the Auld Triangle. Included to William Buckley, Secretary Frank McCarthy, Development Muskerry Division. Officer Muskerry Division. Pictures: Mike English
Muskerry GAA Junior Hurling League was won by Grenagh in 2012. Photo shows Denis O'Donovan (left), Cumnor Construction, sponsors, presenting the medals to Brian Russell. Included is Frank McCarthy, Development Officer Muskerry Division.
Muskerry Division Junior Football Sponsor Donal Lehane of League winners Joe O'Connor (Eire Macroom Motors, sponsors, with Og) Div 4, John O'Callaghan (Uibh Under 21 Football Championship Laoire) Div 3, Pat O'Leary winning representatives, John (Kilmurry) Div 1, Gerard O'Leary Lehane (Naomh Aban), U21C, John O'Callaghan (Uibh Laoire), (Aghinagh) Div 2 with sponsor, John U21B, JohnCarroll Lehane, Rochestown Park Hotel and (Ballincollig),U21A and Oliver Frank McCarthy, Development McCarthy (Kilmichael) U21D, at Officer Muskerry GAA Board. a special function. Muskerry News Email: [email protected] Page 33 Sports Round Up...
Scoil Croi Iosa, Blarney who were runners Cian Dunlea kicking a lovely point for Blarney against up to Belgooly in Roinn DF3 at the Allianz Belgooly during their Allianz Sciath na Scol final under lights at Pairc Ui Rinn. Sciath na Scol Finals. Jenna McElhinney, Rathpeacon, Goalmouth action as Blarney register a point giving her during their Allianz Sciath na Scol final team lots of support.
Rusheen NS celebrate their victory over Clondrohid in Roinn F8 at Sciath na Scol Finals
Firmount supporters, Sally O'Donovan, Rathpeacon girls celebrate their Roinn GF5 Emma Rathpeacon boys who were runners up to Allianz Sciath na Scol win at Pairc Ui Colgan and Aghada in Roinn F6 at the Allianz Sciath na Chaoimh. Ciara Scol Finals at Pairc ui Chaoimh. Pictures: Mike English Morrissey, Do It Yourself Pot Hole & Driveway Repairs Wishing all our friends and customers a happy and peaceful Christmas
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Jerry Hubbard, Olan Geaney, Emma Forde, Silversprings Aghabullogue with Olympic Gold Medalist and Denis Katie Taylor in Eason Book Kelleher, Aisling Delany, Ballincollig with Store. Sarsfields at the Pics Darragh Kane Katie Taylor September/Octo ber Cork GAA Wishing all our Club Members' friends and Draws at Pairc Ui Rinn. customers a Picture: Mike happy Christmas English and peaceful New Year A peaceful Christmas and a prosperous new year from Spoil your loved ones this Christmas Jo’s Edge are thinking of you with Please join the fabulous festive gifts sets Mercy University Hospital Foundation Gift 2012 Recycling Campaign Vouchers and help save lives in Cork! also available The Mercy University Foundation has partnered with Kildarson Ltd., to raise much needed funds in aid of Mercy Hospital Cork
Local volunteer Denis O’Donovan collects print cartridges and items for recycling on behalf of the hospital throughout the county to raise funds for life Jo's Edge saving equipment at The Mercy Hospital. Hairstylist Unit 6B, Woodfield, If you can help and would like to sign up to the Station Road, Blarney. recycling campaign contact Denis O’Donovan on 4382739 087 2690776 or by email to [email protected] 086 8240422 Page 36 Phone 087 2330398 Muskerry News North City and District Sports Award for St. Vincent’s GAA Report & pics Mike English selected. She very much admired the work of the St. Vincent’s players and mentors in regaining senior status when lesser clubs might not have taken on the St. Vincent’s win in the Cork County Intermediate Football challenge. “You enjoyed a great year and the loss in Munster will in no way Championship and reaching the final of the Munster diminish your achievements” she said. She also thanked club stalwart Paddy Championship resulted in they being selected as the November O’Shea for his contribution to the Cork Senior Football panel. winners of the North City and District Sports Award. Coach Keith Ricken said the award was not alone a recognition of the The event which was hosted by Patricia Barry, Events Manager at the Intermediate Footballers success but also for the trojan work being done from Ambassador Hotel and Health Club in association with Gerald McCarthy Awards street league level. “It’s great to be honoured by receiving such an award but and Gifts and Media Sponsor Red FM, was attended by Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, clubs and their volunteers do not always get the recognition they deserve for the deputising for Lord Mayor, Cllr. Barbara Murray, Mayor Cork County, Cllr. community work they do in keeping many on the straight and narrow. We make Michael O’Connell, Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald and Cllr. Thomas Gould who has taken friends on the playing fields and in the committee rooms and these friendships over as club chairman following a successful term by Jason Canniffe in the chair. can last a lifetime. It’s as if we have a second family. Championship wins don’t Both Mayors praised the club for their dedication and determination to come along too often so it’s important that we treasure the moment” he succeed in getting back to Senior grade and acknowledged the work they were concluded. doing in promoting sport and community spirit in their locality. The reception was also attended by judging panel members Tony O’Sullivan, They wished them well for the future as they will be celebrating seventy years Michael Ellard and Sean O’Sullivan, Gerald McCarthy (Gerald McCarthy of activities next year. Awards and Gifts), Ms. Onoir O’Brien (Red FM), Stephen Ray, team manager, County Board PRO, Tracey Kennedy, thanked the sponsors and organisers for Bertie Cotter and Catherine O’Connell, representing Gurranebraher Credit promoting sporting activities and said the Northside Award was now firmly Union, players and selectors Jonathan Buckley (captain), Wayne Murphy, Paddy rooted in the community and was an honour for clubs or individuals to be O’Shea, Shane Buckley, Darren O’Regan, Daniel Duggan, Derek O’Connor , Kevin Goulding, David Ray and Tom O’Driscoll.
Patricia Barry, Events Manager Ambassador Hotel and Health Club, presenting the North City and District Sports Award for November to Stephen Ray and Keith Ricken (Manager and Coach respectively) of St. Vincent's Intermediate Football team, winners of the Cork County Championship who have regained Senior status. Management team and selectors who guided St. Vincent's to Included are Cllr. Joe Kavanagh, deputising for Lord Mayor, Cllr. Barbara Murray, Cork County Intermediate Football Championship honours Mayor Cork County, Cllr. Thomas Gould, Chairman St. Vincent's, Cllr. Tony photographed on occasion of the awarding of the Northside Fitzgerald, Cllr. Michael O'Connell, Gerald McCarthy, McCarthy Awards and Gifts, and District Sports Award to the Club. Included are Tom Onoir O'Brien, Red FM, Tracey Kennedy, PRO Cork County Board, Tony O'Driscoll, Keith Ricken, Stephen Ray, David Ray, Wayne O'Sullivan, Chairman Judging Panel and Jonathan Buckley, team captain. Murphy and Paddy O'Shea.
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Members of St. Vincent's Intermediate Football team celebrate their Championship win at the High House, Blarney St. with Cllr. Tom Gould with Derek O'Connor at the High proprietor, Ashley O'Callaghan. House, Blarney St. celebrating St. Vincent's win in the County Premier Football Championship.
St. Vincent's Derek O'Connor, voted the Premier Intermediate Football Staff members, Gordon O'Sullivan and Sinead Championship Final's "Man of the Tony Sheehan, Willie Walsh, Ashley O'Callaghan and Ryan, photographed with the Cork County Match" showing the competition Tom Gould with the Premier Intermediate Football Premier Intermediate Cup when members of St. trophy to his children, Kyle, Jake and Championship Cup on Blarney St. as the celebrations Vincent's team attended a recovery session at the Dara during its tour of the club's Planet Entertainment Centre pool. support base. continue. Senator Colm Burke ADVICE CENTRE 90 A, Shandon Street, Cork Times: Monday’s 2.30 PM - 4.00 PM and Saturday’s 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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