Vol. 1 Issue 19 - April 22nd, 2021 NEXT EDITION MAY 6TH 2021 email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 'ALL IN AN APRIL EVENING'… Kay Walsh and Dearbhla Murphy Darragh O'Mahony having his run on the People's Path Shane-Óg and Lynn Noonan Sinead Wrynn and Kathleen Crowley enjoying their ice-cream at Whitegate Marie Cronin, Agnes Loftus, John Loftus, Mark Cronin, Ciara Cronin (and Cooper the dog!) at Garryvoe The O'Keefe family from Castlemartyr - Darragh, Anne-Marie, Indie, Emma and Orla Darragh and Eoireann Conway ready Carrie Creamer and Melisa Popa for their swim East Cork News & Advertiser Upcoming Publication Dates May 6th, May 20th, June 3rd email:[email protected] Laura Kelly with her daughter Ayla and nephew Matthew email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 The Complete Cost of a Garden Renovation What is the price-tag for a perfect patch? raised beds and borders, patios etc. of works. get a few quotes and see what type of How much does it cost for a complete would cost about €10,500 including designer and/or landscaper might suit garden redesign? Of course it all depends design. Garden Designer Cost your needs, and what their prices are. on how much you can do yourself, the On landscaping websites, you can find 8%-20% Remember – a designer might not do size of your garden, who you might prices of average size gardens ranging And, we hear you ask, how much of that landscaping or visa versa, but you could employ to do the work. The team at from €8,000-€14,000 which included the cost is the actual design work? One gen- get someone who can do both; which Youghal Credit Union have done some delivery of the work and the design fees. eral rule of thumb is that fees are a per- could save yourself some money. research on these very questions. Small Gardens or Front Garden Design centage of the overall cost of your garden €4,000-€8,000 redesign project. That percentage can Don’t forget to talk to the Loans Team Average-Large Garden Design between 8%-20% of the overall price. at Youghal Credit Union on a Home €8,000-€14,000 Again, depending on the level of detail Improvement Loan to make that dream The cost of design depends not always you want to achieve (patios/raised beds, It is also recommended ringing around to designer garden come true! on the size of the garden but on the water features) prices could fluctuate amount of detail in it. hugely, but when we looked around, small A suburban garden that needs to be or front gardens averaged between designed and then landscaped with lawn, €4,000-€8,000 for design and completion Congratulations to Tristan Davis who graduated from University College Cork recently with a BA International degree in German & Geography, from all your family email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 FRESH HOPE ON THE HORIZON FOR MOLL GOGGIN'S BALCONY By Christy Parker The balcony rest about 30 metres above The long campaign to save the viewing rocks close to Youghal lighthouse and balcony at Youghal's Moll Goggin's has been fenced since 2008 after gaps - Corner looks to have taken a very positive first spotted by then Cllr Barbara Murray- turn with news that Cork County Council were seen on its base from the rocks is funding an "initial design and costing" underneath. The evidence suggested ter- project towards restoring the edifice. minal decline and a potential collapse that could bring part of the roadway with it. Youghal-based councillor and current County Mayor Mary Linehan-Foley Long campaign announced the move on foot of an e-mail The legend of a young Moll Goggin is well message from senior executive officer known and loved, her plaintive wait for the Seán O'Callaghan. return of a lover aboard a ship assumed The message says that following the sur- lost forever has a strong resonance, pos- vey, the council will "consider its options sibly inspiring some affinity amongst further" but Clr Linehan-Foley insists the those who have ever waited for someone study is not merely a feasibility exercise travelling to town on Bus Éireann. a display of dedication to rival that of Moll coming months, should be far less prior to deciding whether to retain or herself, the councillor even pledged to demolish the decaying structure. In the early days of the closure, Youghal 4 pose on the balcony in a bikini if and Thanking Mr O'Callaghan for "keep this All staged a few protests at the balcony when it is restored. She insists this is not project alive", the councillor says the Rather, she describes it as "the birth cert" demanding it be restored and spokes- an attempt to lure Moll's sailor home after restoration would "tie in well with the marking the beginning of its return. "They woman Helen Heaphy-Grainge says the all... boardwalk extension, the upcoming have given me the commitment that they current development is "wonderful news". Several years ago Cork County Council greenway, the planned opening of the are going to do Moll Goggin's Corner", estimated it would cost €180,000 to lighthouse grounds, Ironman and the she states. "They need to find out what its Meanwhile Cllr Linehan-Foley persistent- restore the balcony with a similar amount many other wonderful attractions that are going to entail and then they'll go further ly carried the campaign to local authority assumed to demolish it. The next estima- revitalising Youghal as vibrant family- in acquiring the funding". meetings at municipal and county level. In tion, which is set to commence during the friendly holiday destination". "THE LOCKDOWN QUINTET" ONE MILLION STEPS FOR CHARITY While Covid 19 has had many negative decided to challenge themselves to do 1 effects on people, here in Youghal we million steps in 20 days!!! Its serious stuff have been lucky that while sticking to our with this gang who are now into the chal- 5k restrictions we were able to go on lenge with a vengeance. The charities some great walks within our local area. they are fundraising for are Down Many a dark evening saw the combina- Syndrome , Youghal Cancer Support, tion of the "lockdown lads" take to the Autism hub Bun Scoil Mhuire and Mental road (while social distancing of course) Health Youghal, if you would like to many laughs and crack were had with donate please do so on John Daly announcing that 'tis pure mus- https://3GoFundMe.me/d125c85c , or cle' he has in his legs from the walking. drop a donation to Marcella at O"Neills When the 5k restrictions were lifted the Fuels or Kieran Coady Butchers , Keep a lads decided to venture further and while look out for the lads and thank you for doing so raise some money for some your support local charities at the same time. They Sean O’Neill, Ger O'Regan, John Daly, John White & Peter Coady email: [email protected] East Cork News & Advertiser Thursday April 22nd, 2021 Home Improvements - OUR TOP 10 TIPS Home improvements can range 3) Seek out inspiration now: 6) Seek out the tradesmen that 9) Use safety precautions: from upgrading existing fixtures From magazines, to colour swatch- suit YOU: Every home improvement project and finishes to knocking down es from your favourite paint store, If you are doing a home improve- involves a level of safety to ensure walls and adding on square seek out inspiration ideas now. ment project which requires elec- your home and yourself do not get footage. Whichever improve- Don't wait until the DIY nudge tricity, plumbing, structural or other hurt. 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