CAHIR NOTES 13TH MAY
DAFFODIL DAY?
Thanks a bunch to all for your support of Daffodil Day 2009. The sum of €11,280 was raised from Cahir and surrounding areas - a fantastic achievement.
Your support is crucial to the outstanding success of Daffodil Day and the work of the Irish Cancer Society. This contribution will go towards programmes that prevent cancer, save lives from cancer and help people facing cancer to cope and maintain the highest possible quality of life.
We simply could not do it without you! To all who volunteered the company’s and businesses that took Daffodils and supported the volunteers on the day - our sincere thanks. Also, a special thank you to Cahir Credit Union for their patience and help. We look forward to having you all as part of our Daffodil Day bunch again on 26th March 2010.
CITIZENS INFORMATION IN CAHIR
What do you need to know?????
In these uncertain times it is hardly surprising that people are asking questions when they find themselves in new situations, and are not quite sure who to ask to get answers.
Am I entitled to redundancy? How do I apply for Mortgage Interest Supplement?
What is happening about the Early Childcare Supplement?
What tax relief can I claim?
How do I apply for the new insulation grant?
Clonmel Citizens Information Centre staff will be available in Cahir every Wednesday morning from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in the South Tipperary County Council Offices on the Cashel Road, Cahir to answer your questions. This is a free, independent and confidential service. At all other times you can contact Clonmel CIC at 052 22267.
SAVE OUR HOSPITAL
The H.S.E. is currently examining all medical services in the South East, the same way that they did prior to the downgrading of Monaghan and Nenagh Hospitals.
The Save Our Hospital Commitee, is a broad based community group with members from all political parties & Independents, hospital staff, trade unions, community groups and business people. We have organised a public meeting in Cahir House Hotel on Monday 18th May at 8pm.
Our hospital is important and worth protecting, if you feel the same way please come to the meeting and show your support.
CAHIR BOYS N.S. UNDER 11's
Cahir Boys National School v Killenaule.
On Thursday 7th May, Cahir Boys School travelled to Killenaule to play their first under 11s schools match. With a strong breeze against them Cahir made a great start with Paulie Barrett scoring 2 - 2. It wasn’t long before we had a battle on our hands with Killenaule playing some fine hurling. Conor Cashman added to our score with a well taken 65 landing in the back of the net. Ben Allen was having a fine game in goal, being well assisted by his two corner backs of Brian O`Connor and Ben Halpin. At half time we lead by two points 3 - 2 to 2 - 3. The second half began with little between the sides, Darragh Howard at centre field scored three fine points from play, and Patrick O`Donovan added another. Killenaule were once again back to within two points, leaving a tense few minutes. A fine save from Ben in goal kept us in the lead, Paulie stepped up yet again to score another 1-1, Allen O`Connor added another two long range frees to give us a hard earned win on a score of 5 - 9 to 4 - 4. Owen Tobin was our only sub on the day. Well done to all the lads. Paulie gets to keep the Cahir shorts having forgotten his own. The deal was, if he scored 4 goals he could have them free, he scored 3 - 3 which will do, we think.
ROSEMOUNT NOTES
We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who came out and supported our monthly clean up. The turnout was good and a special THANK YOU also to the children who helped out. It’s a great idea to have the children involved as it shows good example of community spirit. As many hands make light work, the result was that the weeds were cleared at the round-about, which was a big job, but was tackled before the heavy rain came down.
We wish to acknowledge the Candidates who are running for Election who have adhered to the wishes of the people and have not smeared posters all over the place. Our next big CLEAN UP is June 3rd [7/8pm] we hope to have a monthly clean up on the first Wednesday of every month during the summer.
CAHIR FARMERS MARKET
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Con Trass and T.J. Crowe busy at the Barbecue last Satuday May 2nd at Cahir Farmers Market |
Irish Music Group from Ballyneale at the Cahir Farmers Market |
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Face painting on Daffodil day 2009
Sarah and Michaela Grace Ginty at the recent Cahir Farmers Market enjoyng the music and the face painting |
Young girls geting their faces painted by Tina Looby at Cahir Farmers Market on Saturday
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IRISH HEART FOUNDATION This week is Happy Heart Week. The students from Colaiste dun Iascaigh will be out collecting with Happy Hearts badges. Please give generously as these funds are used to further research and education in the prevention of serious heart diseases.
Thank you to Kevin Brunnick of the Irish Heart Foundation for this information.
CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION.
The monthly meeting held Wednesday 6th May proved to be a success with many issues being discussed. Plans for future outings and courses were put to the members and all were encouraged to partake in the various activities. The meeting drew to a finish and refreshments were provided by our willing volunteers. Many thanks to this hard working group their accomplishments making the meetings so enjoyable.
Labhaoise McKenna, from South Tipperary County Council then gave an interesting talk regarding our heritage. The current Heritage Plan 2004 - 2008 is available from your local library or to download: South Tipperary Heritage Plan
The Heritage Officer is also available on request to meet with groups or individuals on a one-to one basis, to discuss any issues relating to the Heritage Plan and to assist in the preparation of submissions.
Heritage is defined as including: monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, landscapes, wrecks, geology, heritage gardens and parks, and inland waterways.
For further information, contact Labhaoise McKenna, South Tipperary Heritage Officer, South Tipperary County Council, County Hall, Clonmel. Phone 052 6134821, e-mail heritage@southtippcoco.ie after the talk members were invited to ask questions and a lively discussion ensued.
Results of 25 Card Game held on Friday 8th May
1st with 11 Games, Peg Reidy & Agnes Hyland. Joint 2nd with 9 Games, Michael Tobin & Paschal Tobin. Mary English & Bridget Condon. Bob Condon & Paddy Holleran.
Lucky Table Kieran O'Brien & Red Burke Tom Morrissey & Tom Burke.
Raffle, John O'Connor David White.
Next Game Friday 15th May Many thanks to all for their support each week.
The ever popular trip to Cork Greyhound Track will take place on Saturday Night 13th June All are welcome interested people may contact the secretary or any member of the committee.
BEALTAINE FESTIVAL 2009
May is now recognised as the month to celebrate the creativity of older people (Age & Opportunity). The Bealtaine Festival-coordinated by Age &Opportunity is the ideal chance for ARAs to show cases their pool of talent and creativity. Cahir A R A will make their own contribution this year and have a Stone Carving Expedition and demonstration by Philip Quinn at Community Hall, Cahir on Thursday 21st May at 3. 00p.m. all very welcome.
POULMUCKA ROAD RACE
Poulmucka Annual Road Race takes place on 22nd May at 7.30pm. Entries will be taken at Moloneys Pub, Poulmucka. Along with our road race we will hold a kiddies race for under 10 and under 12’s. Refreshment’s in Moloneys Bar afterwards. For further information, contact Niall on 087 3729761. Next meeting will be held on Monday 18th May at 9pm.
SCARBOROUGH CHARITY CYCLE
On Tuesday 5th May three members of the Scarborough Coasters Cycling Club arrived in Cahir from Scarborough as part of a sponsored cycle in aid of the Cahir/Scarborough Children’s Trust. Alana Parker, Anne Polkey and Fiona Mullane were welcomed with a small presentation in The Bell on Tuesday evening. Many of the friends of Scarborough, Deputy Mattie McGrath, Mayor Dan Costigan, Cllr. Andy Moloney and representatives of Cahir Development were among those attending.
John Quirke presented the ladies with a token gift to remember their visit to Cahir and Loretta brought out some tasty nibbles for all to enjoy. The ladies were off again the following morning cycling to Carlow and then on to Dublin for the ferry back to England. It was a lovely evening and I’m told that all of the ladies enjoyed a couple of glasses of Guinness while staying at The Bell. While talking to the ladies I discovered they are all in a Dive Club in Scarborough, so I will give email addresses for the ladies to Cahir Dive Club and maybe another Scarborough link can be formed.
Lastly well done to Alana, Anne and Fiona on their wonderful Fundraising Trip, and do visit us again soon.
CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO
There was no Jackpot winner again last week. The numbers drawn were 3, 6, 9 and 24. The draw was witnessed by: Peter Fahy. The 5 Lucky Dip winners receive €30.00 each and they were, Jean Rogers, Upper Cahir Abbey, Cahir, Pat Cashman, Clonmore South, Cahir, Kathleen Moloney, Castlegrace, John Hickey, Knocka Cahir and Peg Ryan, Market St, Cahir. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 13th May at 12 Noon. The Jackpot for next week is a huge €7,000. Don’t forget you can buy tickets right up until the last minute. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir.
CAHIR TIDY TOWNS?
A meeting took place of Cahir Tidy Towns group, on Wednesday, 6th April. The deadline for entry to this year's competition is May 22nd. From early June, judges will inspect participating towns. So everyone must help in keeping their own area clean. The next meeting takes place in the meeting room above the Shamrock Lounge, on Wednesday, 10th June. All are welcome.
CRUMLIN HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER
Motorbike Cruise for Crumlin’s Children hospital
After the very successful Richie O Mahoney Motorbike run last June, this year I have decided to hold an even more special day.
The Crumlin Cruise .
What is it???Well the truth of the matter is, that the fatalities on our Irish roads are extremely sad and I want to remember all who have lost their lives. Sunday 27th of June will be the date. I want people to bring along a photo of the person they are remembering and place it on a timber wall with a few words underneath.
Now I don’t think this has been done before so it will be an emotional time a sad time, but a happy time all in one. Even though it will be a motorbike event, anybody who has lost a loved one on the roads is welcome to attend and place a picture on the wall. The route will be worked out at a later date and marshals will be needed. We want to keep the speed down for the trip for safety. If you are interested in taking part or just want to remember a friend get in touch with me Pat Cunningham. The meeting place is Cahir Castle car park, signing in from 10.00 am and leaving at 12.00 noon. It will be a 100 mile cruise, and€25 to take part or put picture on the wall, and all moneys raised are for Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Contact Pat Cunningham. 0861511853 for details.
THANK YOU
Coiscimeile would like to thank everyone who supported the Fundraising Antique fair that was held in Ballykisteen Hotel lat Sunday.It was held to raise funds for a lokomat Machine for the rehabiliation Centre in Limerick This machine is essential in the treatment of brain injury and stroke victims. The day turned out to be a great success. A very special thank you to the management of Ballykisteen and also to Catherine and Liam who were a great help on the day.
CAHIR DIVE CLUB
The six new trainees of Cahir Dive Club (CDC) are progressing remarkably well. Lectures and practical work at Clonmel Swimming Pool have taken place over the past few weeks. Trainees will soon be ready to bear the “tepid” waters of the Irish seas. CDC now have three new boat drivers, John, Garrit and Ciara, all thanks to their patient instructor Diarmuid Healy. The boat course took place over two days in Helvic, Dungarven. Stuart Rees is also preparing three more members, Aidan, Ciaran and Mary to be boat drivers. This course took place on Cahir River on Saturday and Helvic on Sunday and will be completed in the coming weeks.
Cahir Dive Club members are eagerly awaiting their trip to Bere Island. Bere Island is situated one mile offshore from the port of Castletownbere. Bere Island is approx 7 x 3 miles with a population of 210. There are also weekends away planned for the Ballinskelligs and the Magherees over the next few months.
AC/DC CONCERT Anyone that would like to travel on a bus to the AC/DC Concert in Punchestown on 28th June, can contact Micheal Nugent on 086 0659937 for details. Please can you contact him before Monday 1st June so arrangements can be finalised. The bus will cost €35 per person.
BEST WISHES Just a thought for all the children that are making their First Communions this week, here’s hoping you and your families have a wonderful day.
Best wishes on your special day to my Grandson Tommy Taylor, to Ryan Chamberlain and also Jordan Ferris from all your family and friends.
CONDOLANCES
The former Mother Abbess, Sr Agnes, of the Poor Clare Monastery in Graiguecullen passed away in her 87th year on Wednesday 8th April. Sr Agnes, originally Joan Griffin from Market Square in Cahir has been laid to rest after devoting almost 70 years of her life to God.
She entered the Monastery in Graiguecullen on 13th June 1940 at the age of 18 years and made her first profession on 18th June 1942, in 2002 Sr Agnes celebrated her diamond Jubilee as a Poor Clare nun.
For over 20 years she was in charge of the novitiate and was greatly loved by all in her care. She served as Abbess for a number of terms and continued her services in various ways until poor health confined her activities. When she passed away on April 8thhundreds of people paid their respects by calling to the Poor Clare Monastery in Graiguecullen.
Sr Agnes’s requiem Mass was celebrated by Bishop Jim Moriarty, who delivered a very touching and fitting homily. The Mass was celebrated by 30 priests, among them diocesan clergy, Franciscans, Capuchins and Cistercian orders. Fr Liam Lawton performed and conducted the local choir. Many religious sisters were also among the congregation, as were members of the local community. She was interred in the convent churchyard and the coffin was carried shoulder high by her six nephews, who represented her family.
Sr Agnes is deeply mourned by the Mother Abbess and members of the Poor Clare community and by her only surviving sister Lily, who was unable to travel from America for the funeral, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her ten other siblings.
May she rest in Peace.
BARNORA RESIDENTS
The raffle winner on 1st May was Sharron o Connor, 35 Barnora Crescent and on 8th May it was Emily Mc Cormack, 50 Barnora Crescent.
CAHIR PARK SOCCER?
The Centenary Committee of Cahir Park are putting out a reminder to people that may have old memorabilia of the Park, like old photographs and so on .There is a book in the offing for the hundred year celebrations in 2010.There will also be a museum in the new clubhouse, displaying all the mementos of days gone by. So get up there in your attic and see what you can find.
CAHIR BINGO?
There are many chances to win at bingo every week. The prizes range from €20 for one line, to €200 for a panel. Plus! The lucky number at bingo was €570 last night. There is also €70 for the full panel. We also sell community lotto at bingo and that is a massive €7,000. Never mind the National lottery rolling over again (€9million) both these draws are local and chances are it will be a local person that wins. How? Just check on the lucky number at bingo for a full house or match the 4 numbers drawn in the community lotto. Where? Bingo every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the community hall and community lotto in the Business and training Centre at noon on Wednesday. Best of luck to all.
SATURDAYCLUB
The Saturdayclub will not be open for just this Saturday16th May only, as there is a 1st Communion in the family. Apologies to all and see you all again, same place, same time on Saturday 23rd May.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
How come it takes so little time for a child who’s afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?.
READERS NEWS & VIEWS!!!
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