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Download our App now at ww w.southernstar.ie THE SOUTHERN STAR SECTION 1 2 NEWS SATURDAY AUGUST 8, 2015 NEWS Deliverance actor Ronny Cox in Skibbereen BY KIERAN O’MAHONY I’m passionate about singers ‘I have had a wonderful ca- ‘We shot Deliverance in and songwriters so we plan to reer in acting and I’ve turned sequence which was very Fears as ice plants close HOLLYWOOD actor Ronny see a lot of music while we’re down many a role as it’s the unusual at the time, and we Cox was glad to see the rain here,’ said Ronnie speaking to music and story telling that did all the canoeing and stunt A FISHERIES body in West Cork has said it was contacted by when he arrived in Skibber- The Southern Star. I’m passionate about. I was work ourselves, so by the time a number of fishermen about the suspension of work at BIM een earlier this week. Best-known for his role in a musician before I got into we got to the hard rapids we Ice plants in Dublin and Waterford. The vessels involved had The veteran actor and mu- the 70s brutal outdoor thriller acting and that’s one of the had become well trained. It’s attempted to buy ice from other producers without success and sician flew in from Los Ange- Deliverance, Ronny has had a reasons I got the role in Deliv- hard to believe that it’s been were concerned that they would be unable to earn a living if they les, which is experiencing one wonderful career starring in erance in 1972.’ 45 years since the book was could not source the necessary ice, the Irish South & West Fish of its worst droughts in years, films like Total Recall, Bev- Ronny is famous for his role released and that was coinci- Producers’ Organisation, based in Castletownbere, said. ‘When so the ‘Irish summer’ was a erly Hills Cop and Robocop, as Drew, who took part in the dentally both mine, and Ned we raised the issue that the supply available may be insufficient welcome respite for him. and his latest film Beyond The famous ‘duelling banjos’ scene Beatty’s, first film roles.’ to meet the demand, BIM provided us with an assurance that Reach Tim Looney of the West Cork Hotel ‘This is my sixth year com- was just released in the from the film and he said he ‘I haven’t seen John Boor- with guest Ronny Cox in Skibbereen if supply in the three plants is exhausted, they will put in place ing to Skibbereen and I’m States where he stars along- played the instrument in that man in about eight years, but I alternative mechanisms to supply ice to these locations. We will this week and, inset, Ronny in the here with a group of people side Michael Douglas and Jer- iconic scene, from Irish direc- would love to meet him as I’m ‘duelling banjo’ scene in ‘Deliverance’ continue to liaise with BIM with a view to ensuring both continu- visiting Cork, Kerry and Clare. emy Irvine. tor John Boorman. a huge admirer of his,’ he said. ity of supply and also that the plants are re-opened as quickly as possible,’ said the organisation. Fundraiser for Skibb lights Bantry plan SKIBBEREEN’S Chamber is fundraising for new Christmas Lights for the town this year. It is anticipated that new lights will encourage more people to visit over the festive season and will ultimately enhance Skibbereen’s Christmas offering in 2015. The first fundraising event, Monster Summer Bingo, takes place ‘not properly on Friday August 14th at 8:30pm in the West Cork Hotel, with cash prizes on offer as well as some great prizes in the raffle. The Chamber needs support to raise the required funds to ensure the project is a success and appreciates any help the public can give. debated’ Street fight at festival

GARDAI have confirmed that several people were assaulted in a BY JACKIE KEOGH tate the development of retail street fight during the Ballabuidhe Festival in Dunmanway this in the most appropriate sites, week. A fight in front of a chip van broke out in the early hours of A PROPOSAL by Cork County as close as possible to the cen- August 2nd and it resulted in a number of people being injured, Council to amend the Bantry tre of the town. including one woman who sustained facial injuries. Supt Ger Local Area Plan, in order to But, in his submission, Mr O’Mahony confirmed that one person has been arrested and facilitate retail development Coakley said the proposed that a file is being prepared for the DPP. Anyone who witnessed within the town, is being chal- amendment could be ‘con- the incident is asked to contact the gardai, in confidence, on lenged on the basis that it has strued as an attempt to cir- 023 8856120 or 023 8821570. Meanwhile, gardai and Rev- not been properly debated. cumvent the decision of An enue officials seized 6kgs of ‘roll your own’ tobacco and 4,800 Bantry man, Tim Coakley, Bord Pleanala and smooth the cigarettes with a retail value of over €5,000 at the horse fair on has made a submission as part way for future consideration Wednesday. They were discovered when a commercial van and of the Council’s public con- of the same or similar devel- caravan were stopped and searched at the annual horse fair in sultation process, in which he opments.’ Dunmanway. An Irishman in his forties was questioned and a Fiona Field, left, and Helen Collins from A Taste of West Cork Food Festival with County Mayor Cllr John Paul O’Shea at claims the proposed amend- This, he said, ‘raises ques- file is being prepared. The vehicle was also seized. Kalbo’s Café at the Uillinn Arts Centre in Skibbereen for the launch of the 12th annual festival. (Photo: Emma Jervis Photography) ments ‘amount to a substantial tions of public trust in the alteration of the existing plan planning system and points in terms of land use and gen- to a continuing tendency of More events are added to eral retail policy.’ planners and public repre- NOTICE OF DETERMINATION He said the amendments sentatives to manoeuvre the raise questions about the ad- planning process in favour of In accordance with Section 21A of the Foreshore Act, 1933 the Minister for the equacy of the original plan and a particular desired result.’ the extent to which it failed to Mr Coakley acknowledged Environment, Community and Local Government (“the Minister”) has given Notice Taste of West Cork festival provide a workable solution that Bantry is ‘seriously de- that he has determined an application dated 20 October 2008 for a Consent under for retail in the town, as well ficient in retail competition Section 10(1) of the Foreshore Act, 1933 to Irish Water, Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot THE Taste of West Cork festi- mal, informal dinners and West Cork. Speaking at the as raising ‘the issue of public and not retail space’ but he Street, Dublin 1 for the construction of one (1) new outfall at Ferry Point, Youghal, val will have 32 towns and vil- interactive food demonstra- launch, Minister Coveney said trust in the ability of planners questioned whether this de- &R&RUNIRUWKHGLVFKDUJHRIWUHDWHGHIÁXHQW lages and eight islands taking tions, a sustainable confer- that West Cork has long held to get it right this time.’ ficiency could be rectified by 7KHIXOO1RWLFHRI'HWHUPLQDWLRQZKLFKZDVSXEOLVKHGRQWKH,ULV2LÀJL~OZHEVLWHRQ part this year. ence, awards ceremony, his- a reputation for excellence in When the subject of the changing the town plan to al- 31 July 2015 can be viewed at: KWWSZZZLULVRLÀJLXLOLH The festival, which runs torical events and farm visits, food production and prepara- amendments was first raised low retail development in the from September 4th-13th, was all form part of the food fes- tion and is recognised as a top at a meeting of the West Cork harbour area. launched this week by Min- tival. foodie destination in its own Municipal District, Padraig ‘Retailing in Bantry,’ he All documentation in regard to the application including the Notice of Determination ister Simon Coveney at the Using the best of West Cork right and deserves all the ac- Moore of the Planning Policy added, ‘is currently deter- can be viewed on the website of the Department of the Environment, Community Uillinn West Cork Arts Centre food produce, fused with in- colades it gets. Unit claimed that a decision, mined to a large degree by and Local Government at: in Skibbereen. ternational flair, events enti- Everyone is united in their last year by An Bord Pleanála restrictive practice based on a KWWSZZZHQYLURQLHHQ)RUHVKRUH$SSOLFDWLRQV6XEMHFWWR(,$. With the addition this year tled ‘Tee Off & Taster Teaser’, quest to bring business into to turn down planning permis- stranglehold of property own- 7KLVPDWHULDOPD\DOVREHLQVSHFWHGIUHHRIFKDUJHDWWKHIROORZLQJRIÀFHRIWKH of events from the Beara Pen- ‘A Taste of Turkey’, ‘Summer the area and proudly show- sion for the railway site, adja- ership.’ Department: insula to Bandon, organisers Senses’ and ‘Seafood & Craft case their products, he added. cent to the harbour – despite This, he added, ‘maintains are hoping to further improve Beer Pairings’ or ‘West Cork The festival is part-funded by planning permission being an unhealthy and uncom- on the large crowds which at- Cast, Catch & Cook Experi- Cork County Council, Fáilte granted by Cork County Coun- petitive retail environment, 0DULQH3ODQQLQJDQG)RUHVKRUH6HFWLRQ tended last year. ence’ will surely tickle the Ireland, Belling, Fields of cil – had left people ‘aghast.’ blocks investment by compet- 'HSDUWPHQWRIWKH(QYLURQPHQW&RPPXQLW\DQG/RFDO*RYHUQPHQW Almost 140 events, includ- imagination of food lovers, Skibbereen, and many other Mr Moore suggested that itors and frustrates the com- 1HZWRZQ5RDG ing cookery workshops, for- families and those in love with supporting sponsors. the amendments would facili- mon good.’ :H[IRUG <$3 7HO Fears for the future of (PDLOIRUHVKRUH#HQYLURQLH Casey jail sentence was several nursing home 5(9,(:352&('85( facilities in West Cork ‘out of line’ says court An application for leave to apply for judicial review shall be made within three CONTINUED FROM P1 CONTINUED FROM P1 ness that would not enable PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHZKHQJURXQGVIRUWKHDSSOLFDWLRQÀUVWDURVHXQGHU6HFWLRQ ‘These nursing homes pro- him to drive, Mr Staines said. 21(1) of the Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts as amended by S.I No cilities so that State-run nurs- vide an invaluable care service were forseeable and ‘unfortu- The car keys came back to ing homes adhere to new safe- and losing them would cause nately’ they fell at the feet of him because of a friend’s rep- 691 of 2011. The time-limit for such a review commences from the Date of ty regulations. serious damage to our com- Casey in this case. resentations to the barmaid Publication of the Notice of Determination. Practical information on the review ‘The upgrading of nursing munities. Mr Staines said a very large who had taken them. mechanism can be obtained from the Citizens Information Board, Ground Floor, homes has not been given pri- ‘They urgently need addi- amount of alcohol had been Furthermore, Casey was George’s Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2 or at: ority status by Minister Var- tional funding to ensure they consumed and more people experienced with vehicles be- adkar, despite the prospect adhere to the accommodation than were legally allowed – cause of his job. The family of mass bed closures being on requirements set out by Hiqa,’ five – were in the car at the Casey: October court date business was plant hire, the KWWSZZZFLWL]HQVLQIRUPDWLRQLHHQHQYLURQPHQWHQYLURQPHQWDOBODZ the cards,’ she said. she said. time. court heard. MXGLFLDOBUHYLHZBLQBSODQQLQJBDQGBHQYLURQPHQWDOBPDWWHUVKWPO Cllr Murphy O’Mahony Calling on the government Mr Staines said the vehicle at 80kph. It seemed to be an The DPP maintained that said she was particularly to make this issue a priority, was travelling at significant automatic consequence that there was no demonstrated concerned about the future Cllr Murphy O’Mahony said: speed coming into a rounda- there would be a very seri- error in principle and it was Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government of Bandon, Clonakility and ‘There is no evidence of any bout. Evidence was given that ous collision travelling at that open to the trial judge to do Dated this 6th day of August 2015 Castletownbere Community engagement between the De- the safe speed to approach speed, Mr Staines said. what he did, Mr Staines said. Hospitals, alongside St Jo- partment of Health and the a roundabout was 34kph- Other people had said Ca- The matter will return to seph’s Ward in Bantry. HSE on this matter to date 42kph. Casey was travelling sey was at a stage of drunke- court on October 19th.

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