CAHIR NOTES CHARITY LAUNCH OF CD Cahir singer/ songwriter Johnny B’s debut album, “Wrestle with the Devil” is selling well and we wish to thank all those involved, including the South Tipperary Hospice and the Chernobyl Children’s project, which will receive all the profits. The CD can be purchased in many shops around Cahir or from www.johnnyb.ie. The CD Launch Night will take place in Cahir House Hotel on Friday 23rd January, with live music from Johnny B and the return of local legends “No Better Buachails”.  See you there. CAHIR’S AWARD-WINNING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE Cahir Development’s Business & Training Centre, which has won the above Award for Computer Training, has announced the classes that are starting this month and in February. The Centre is a community-based project with a proven track record in helping and supporting people to achieve their goals, whether they wish to update and improve their skills, gain an internationally accredited and recognised certificate, or simply to add to their CVs in order for them to stand out from all the rest. A new departure is Touch Typing & Keyboard Skills. Everyone can now learn to use all their correct fingers without looking at the keyboard. Book Keeping, starting at the understanding of the basic manual and running through to a computerised package which is Fetac Level 5 accredited. Beginners’ Computers, ranging from Absolute Beginners to Intermediate levels. ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence. Advanced ECDL - all four modules are now available. Become an ECDL Expert,  once all four modules have been passed. Digital Photography. If you got a new camera for Christmas, or have a digital camera that you don’t know how to use fully, this class is the answer to all your problems. Web Design. Learn how to design and maintain your own web page. Proving very popular are the One to One Interview Skills Training and CV Consultation Service. For more information on all the above, or to book a place, please contact Jennifer on 052 42616. CAHIR BINGO This goes on every Tuesday in the Community Hall, starting at 8:30pm. They ran Bingo all over the holidays, which helped greatly to contribute to the Christmas Lights and also St Paul’s. The Lucky Number last night was €250. This is in addition to the €70 prize for the panel. This would be nice after the Christmas excesses. This game is in the book every week, so you don’t even need to buy extra, just check on the Lucky Number! CAHIR FARMERS’ MARKET This Market is back in business this Saturday, 17th January. The producers are looking forward to offering their customers a full supply of fresh produce and plenty of chat! MARIA TAYLOR SENDS IN THE FOLLOWING: CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET It is always good to see all the folks at the Country Market, especially after the Christmas break, as they were all in great form and full of New Year cheer. As usual, I shopped local and managed to get all my fresh vegetables and some cakes. There is always plenty of choice and they offer everything from landmade cards, jewellery, knitted goods, gifts, honey, organic eggs, homemade pies, cakes and breads to fresh and dried flowers, not forgetting fresh vegetables.  So shop local and visit Cahir Country Markets every Friday from 9 to 11am. THE LATE PAUL KIRWAN The death of Paul Kirwan took place in America on 30th December. Paul was the 42-year-old son of Johnny Kirwan of 10 Bengurragh, Cahir. Tragedy struck while Paul was on holiday in the States with his wife Julie and children Angus and Olive. Paul’s father Johnny now lives in Billericay with his wife May, and his aunts Maureen and Josephine live in Cahir. Sincerest sympathy is extended to all the family and relations. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS As readers can see, the Christmas Lights have been put to bed for another year and I must say that if they had not been there, Cahir would have looked very sad over the Christmas. Thank you to all who gave donations - which are still coming in - towards the Lights. The Draw for the Hampers etc that are displayed in The Square will take place on 23rd January, so there is still time to get your name down - lines cost just €2 each and are now available in many shops and pubs throughout the town. If you wish to make a donation, you can send it to the Business & Training Centre, Market Yard, Cahir. A fulllist of Sponsors will be published when they are all in, and businesses will be sent stickers for their windows saying that they supported the Lights. BIRTHDAYS There really are a lot of New Year birthdays. Belated Happy Birthday to Paul Sutherland (the best brother-in-law in the world) from Franchesca, Nathan, Jake and all his family and friends. Also to Ryan Chamberlain, who was 8 years old on 10th January - lots of love from Mum, Dad, all this sisters, family and friends. And to Eoin Doherty from all his family and friends. Once more, belated happy 21st birthday to Tommy Buckley from all his family and friends. Last, but certainly not least I would like to wish my sister Cristine Lisle, who lives in London with her husband Nigel, a very happy birthday on 15th January from all your family and friends in Ireland. And my Mum, Chi Chi Caplice, who celebrates her birthday this Saturday, 17th January, lots of love from all of your children, their husbands/wives, all your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. We love you. THANKS, MARIA. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR ‘FLU’ JAB? When I went in to the doctor for my MOT recently, I was surprised to hear that I could still have a ‘flu’ jab (having forgotten all about it in the Autumn). Of course, this is important for all those at risk so if, like me, you haven’t had it done already, here’s your chance. CONGRATULATIONS! Stephen and Sarah Brunnick’s baby girl was born on Christmas Day. They live in Clonmore, and this is their first child. Best wishes to you all. RUBBISH IN OUR LOVELY WOODS This is the heading on an e-mail that came in to me on 11th. “Would the stupid person who dumped 11 (yes, ELEVEN) black plastic bags full of leaves at the SAP gates, just past the Swiss Cottage Car Park on the Ardfinnan Road, please remove them, or at the very least  they could have emptied them and taken the plastic home with them. Better still, they could have put them in their own garden - what wonderful compost they make“. LAPTOP LEFT AT BUS SHELTER A student left her Toshiba Laptop at the Bus Shelter in Castle Street between 11 and 11:15am on Monday morning. The Laptop has information that is vital to her studies on it, and its return would be very much appreciated.  Please telephone Angela Kennedy on 087 97 22 850 if you have any information about this. AFTER-SCHOOL SOCCER An After-School Soccer Club for Primary School children is starting on Friday 29th January at the Duneske Leisure Centre between 3:30 and 5:30pm. Every child will be welcome, even if they have never played before. Junior Infants to 2nd Class will be from 3:30 - 4:30 and 3rd to 6th Class from 4:30 - 5:30. All children from the various primary schools in the area are invited (Cahir, Grange, Ardfinnan, Ballylooby, etc). Numbers are restricted to just 40 per hour and will cost €40 for 10 weeks. Duneske is a safe environment in which your children can get fit and have some fun at the same time. To register your child, or if you have any questions, you can call Chris Richards on 085 703 3509. TIDY TOWNS Cllr Andy Moloney has hailed 2008 as a tremendous success for the Cahir Tidy Towns Group. He says that 21st January is the date for the first meeting of 2009. The group willmeet at 7:30 in the Meeting Room of the Shamrock Lounge. Following the achievements of last year, which were co-ordinated by Area Engineer Mr Paul Mulcahy along with huge involvement from Council Staff and a dedicated group of volunteers from around the town, there should be added interest this year. We need to sit down and discuss what areas need to be targeted and the filling up of the application form is going to be vital in achieving maximum points in all sections.  Cllr Moloney is asking those who received prizes last year in the local competition to get involved and share their thought wish the group. There is no Chairman, Secretary or Committee, but just interested people who meet and talk with the Council officials and discuss the problems of litter and tidiness in the town, among other things, and what action needs to be taken. The Councillor hopes that there will be a good turnout on 21st. CAHIR DAY CARE CENTRE Members returned to the Centre all in good health and with great enthusiasm for the variety of activities provided by Lil Davis and her excellent staff. Whist winners last week were Lena Phelan with 56 points, and joint second were Peg Slattery and Maggie Slattery with 49 points. Plans for a Jewellery-making course are near completion and members are encourage to take part in this fascinating and creative hobby. Details will be published in the near future. WELCOME TO LAYLA & SASHA! Big congratulations to Kealey Tideswell of Clogheen  and Aaron Moroney of Clonmel on the birth of their beautiful twin daughters, Layla and Sasha, who were born on 6th January in Dublin Maternity Hospital. With love from all the family. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY LOTTO The Jackpot total has reached €4,450 for the Draw this week. Tickets can be bought up to noon on Wednesday from the Business & Training Centre. The five Lucky Dip winners last week, each of whom received €30, were: Martin Quinlan, Kilcommon; Marian O’Mahoney, Garryroan; Seamus Conway, Woodview; P Butler, Pearse Street; Breeda Murphy, Carrageen - all in Cahir. ] The profit from the Community Lotto services community projects in Cahir. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The first meeting of the4 New Year took place in the Catherine McAuley Room on Wednesday 7th January. Anne Marie Davis I.T.E.C. C.I.B.T.A. gave a talk on the various beauty treatments available at her salon. This proved interesting for the lady members and an educational experience for the male members of the Association. Anne held a raffle, the prizes consisting of popular beauty products, and the winners were: 1st - Mary Condon; 2nd - Nora Lee; 3rd - Sheila Sweetman. Anne Marie can be contacted at 052 45580. The Costa del Sol, Spain, is the destination for members to take a break later in the year.Rosaleen Morrissey of Fogarty Travel in Cahir spoke at length on the various destinations available. After much debate, the members chose Spain for one week. The trip will take place in the month of May and members will fly from Cork Airport to Malaga. Art Classes and Computers for Beginners will be starting shortly with many members enrolling for these popular courses. The results of the weekly Progressive 25 cards are: Joint 1st, with 10 games - Michael Tobin, Pascal Dwyer, Mary Whelan, Billy Tarrant, Anne Hanrahan, Agnes Hyland. The Lucky Table was won by Josie Quinlan, Jo Ahern, Kieran O’Brien, Ciss O’Neil. Cards are played every Friday evening at 8pm in the Catherine McAuley Room. Light refreshments are available and all are welcome. CAHIR FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB The Club’s AGM is being held on Wednesday 14th January (this Wednesday) at 8pm in the Catherine McAuley Room. All are welcome. Particulars of the Club’s outing will be discussed on the same night. TRAINED MODELS FOR SHOWS With Wedding Fairs coming up, organisers and shops that are participating might like to remember "Maureen's Models", started a year ago. I have models ranging from 4 years old to 60-ish, in all sizes, from an adult size 6/8 to 18. They are all trained and experienced and really enjoy showing off lovely clothes to perfection. READERS NEWS & VIEWS As always, I am happy to hear from you at 10 Market Yard / 086 840 5020 and at the e-mail address above. If it is easier for you to contact Maria Taylor, you are welcome to do so. As always, there are lots of pics on the community website, which is located on www.cahirnews.cahirda.com, as well as an Archive of back numbers containing the Cahir Notes, with thanks to South Tipp Today for their permission.