CAHIR NOTES  AN TAOISEACH VISITS CAHIR An Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD visited Cahir on Saturday afternoon May 30th.The Taoiseach arrived in glorious sunshine at Cahir House Hotel and was greeted warmly by the local Fianna Fail Candidates, their families and Fianna Fail members and supporters. He was welcomed by Deputy Mattie McGrath, who spoke about the work done on a local level by the Candidates up for elections and ensured An Taoiseach of the continued support. Dr Martin Mansergh also addressed the very attentive audience and joined Deputy McGrath in welcoming An Taoiseach to Cahir. Mr Cowan gave an inspiring speech on the commitment of the Party to put things right, by putting in the hard work that is needed, adding, that even though all the changes that will be made may not be welcomed, sacrifices must be made to ensure a full economic recovery. He also stressed the importance of the work that is done on a local level and thanked the Candidates and supporters for their ongoing work and commitment to the Party. Mr Cowen and his party were served refreshments in Cahir House before he continued on a whistle stop tour of South Tipperary prior to the Local and European Elections on the 5th June. Press Release 30/05/2009 Tommy Meehan has noted the need for a second major Bank Link Machine to be installed into the town of Cahir.  Currently we have just one main Bank Link at the AIB, with one minor in Dolans of Cahir and one in Spar.  Once Dolans and Spar is shut we are left with just one Bank link.  The issue comes as result of last weekend where AIB’s bank machine was down and therefore there was no Bank Link in working order in Cahir after Dolans and Spar are shut.  Local people were travelling to Cashel and Clonmel for funds for the weekend. Tommy has sais “that is a disguise that for a town with an increasing population that we have only one major Bank Link in Cahir” If elected this in one of Tommy’s issues that he hopes to resolve on behalf of the local people. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO Congratulations to Melissa Darcy from Woodview on winning the Jackpot last week of €7,300. Well done Melissa. The draw was witnessed by Kitty Saunders. The winning ticket was sold by Cahir Bingo who win €65. The next draw takes place on Wednesday 3rd June at 12 noon. The Jackpot is €1000. Don’t forget you can buy your ticket right up to the last minute. Profits service community projects in Cahir CAHIR DAY CARE CENTRE. W/E 29 05 09 The weekly Whist Game. Winner was, Mary Whelan. with 46 points. 2nd was Ellen Morrissey, with 39 points. Our trip to Killarney takes place 15th - 18th June. We would appreciate it if all moneys can be paid in as soon as possible. An Important Notice to all members. The annual summer party will take place on the 28th July. All members are welcome so please keep this date penciled in your diary. Many thanks to the staff and members of the public, their contributions make the centre a relaxing and sociable meeting place. ROSEMOUNT NOTES? CALLING ALL ROSEMOUNT RESIDENTS, our monthly CLEAN UP is on Wednesday 3rd June [7 - 9 pm] meeting at the rock at Rosemount Avenue. Please come out and support us, bring your children with you as it can be a fun way of meeting other residents and doing something worthwhile. There will also be some planting taking place that night. We are looking forward to seeing as many people as possible. CAHIR POST OFFICE BECOMES NATIONAL SUCCESS STORY Cahir Post Office has been hailed as a major national success story by Cllr Seanie Lonergan. According to Cllr Lonergan, Cahir Post office’s Post Bank service currently tops the national league in respect of new accounts being opened. This means that of the 900 post banks on the Island of Ireland, Cahir Post Bank is out performing all of its competitors. Cllr Lonergan States ‘This is an extraordinary national success story. I am immensely proud of Cahir Post Office’s performance. In reality, on this measure, Cahir Post Office is the best performer on the entire Island of Ireland. I wish to sincerely thank Henry Reidy and the ten staff members for putting Cahir Post Office on the national map. Henry brings twenty five years of postal experience to the job which is very evident when one looks at his innovative management style. Sincere thanks also to the people of Cahir and surrounding areas for getting behind Henry and his team’. Cllr Lonergan adds that ‘Across a range of other services the Post Office excels. For example, no less than 200 bill pays are processed every day. And looking to the future, the Post Office Counter is will be extended within the next week. This means that a third terminal will be available to customers. Cllr Lonergan concludes that ‘It is clear from these and other figures that Cahir Post Office is offering a top class range of services. It is also clear that our Post Office which was faced the threat of downgrading just two years ago has a very bright future. I urge all locals to avail fully of the excellent range of services available from Henry and his team’. Transition Year Graduation Night Award Recipients. Photo as follows: Mrs. M. Finnegan Burke, Principal, Ms. Dolores Fahey, Civil Defence Officer, Thomas Sampson, Award for Best Attendance, Stephen Sheehan, Award for Best Contribution to TY, Martin Quinn, Tipp Mid West Radio, Shannon Taylor, Award for Most Improved Student, Mr. Liam Ahearn, Chairman of Board of Management, Mr. Pat O'Callaghan, Civil Defence and Miss Joanne Trehy, Programme Co-ordinator. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION. Last Friday turned out to be a beautiful summer day and I took the opportunity to take coffee at The Lazy Bean Café. I was lucky enough to sit outside and take advantage of the good weather. An added bonus was meeting so many members of the Active Retirement Association plus friends from various walks of life. One friend of mine pointed out the diverse planting arrangements in the planters and baskets around the town this year. We hear if we sit outside a café on the Champs-Elysees in Paris we will catch a glimpse of someone we know, aim to do this in Cahir it is an enjoyable way to spend an hour or so in our beautiful town. (I agree!) Results of Card Game held on Friday 29th May are, 1st with 12 Games Rena O'Connor & Breda Ryan, 2nd with 10 Games David White & Willie O'Neill, Paschal O'Dwyer, & Ml. Tobin Tom Burke & Tom Morrissey. On the Lucky Table were, Ciss O'Neill, & Willie O'Donnell, Teresa Duggan & Ann Lonergan. Raffle Mary Whelan and Mary English (Barnora). Next Game Friday 5th June, heartfelt thanks to all for their support each week. Member’s monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday 3rd June in the Catharine McAuley room, Cahir, 2.30pm sharp, prospective members welcome. Our all the rage visits to Duneske Leisure Centre will resume on Thursday 18th June at 11a.m. Activities such as fitness and well being exercise helps keep our bodies healthy, and the friendly banter sharpens our minds. All are welcome. The popular trip to Cork Greyhound Track will take place on Saturday Night 13th June .All are welcome and interested people may contact the secretary or any member of the committee. Fees for this trip will be due at the next meeting. CAHIR BINGO Congratulations to Melissa Darcy of Woodview on winning the €7300 in the community lotto, from all the bingo committee. Apologies to the parents arriving to collect beavers at 8pm. The bingo crew nipped up the steps and in the top door so we could set up for bingo. To all the parents who complained about this we are very sorry. The main door of the hall will now remain locked until all the beavers are gone with only the bingo crew allowed access. The lucky number last night was €630 (plus €70 for the house). Bingo every Tuesday in the community hall at 8.30pm. All are welcome. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES Our U12 team recorded their first win of this year’s championship with a hard won battle over Toomevara. We have to expect tough competition this year as we are in the A championship so nothing will be easy. We were without some of our older players for this first game so some of the younger players on the panel had to step up to the challenge - and indeed they did, each one playing a vital part in the win. Special mention must go to our goalie Keely Halpin who had a fantastic game. The final score was Cahir 1-2 to Toome's 0-1. The final of the U14 B league will take place in the Ragg on Wednesday evening June 3rd at 7pm where our opponents will be Moneygall. Club track suits, hoodies, bags, sock's and shorts are now available. For further information please contact Martin Halpin or any club officer. NEW INN FESTIVAL Isobel Moore of New Inn is running a Beauty pageant for the New Inn festival this year. It is called 'Lena Queen 09' and she is in need of entrants. The girls need to be between 17 and 24 years old and will require a sponsor, the sponsor can be anything from a club or society to a business or organisation. Entry fee is €50. Closing date for applications is the 12th of June. Call Isobel on 0877723538 or email isobelmoore@live.ie and get further details on lenaqueen09 on Bebo. The introduction of this competition is in celebration of 21 years of the festival. (I spent a lovely afternoon with my grandchildren at the New Inn Festival last year and I was very impressed at the range of entertainment that was on site. Congratulations on 21 years of your Festival, long may you continue.) BARNORA RESIDENTS The winner of raffle that took place on 29th May was Louise O’Connor of 48 Barnora Crescent. SOUTH TIPPERARY SINN FÈIN New Planning Rules a disgrace – Kevin Brunnick Sinn Féin local election candidate for the Cahir area Kevin Brunnick, has this week branded the new planning rules adopted by South Tipperary County Council a disgrace. A new County Development Plan was voted in by South Tipperary County Council in March that will have a significant impact on rural planning. “The new plan, voted in by the current councillors, has number of areas across the county which it refers to as ‘Amenity Areas’ where it is no longer possible to get planning permission for a rural house unless you are a farmer. The major problem is the extent of these areas. If a person drives from Newcastle to Ballyporeen all the land on the left is an amenity area, also from the outskirts of Cahir up to Bansha and across to Lisvernane is an amenity area.” “The council and the councillors that voted this plan in have effectively ruled out new houses in these areas. While farmers are an important part of a rural community they are not the only part and for the council to effectively tell rural dwellers that their children will never have the opportunity to build their own home in their own locality simply beggars belief. If the people of the Cahir area elect me I’ll be seeking to change the County Development Plan to rectify this situation. ICE CREAM SUNDAE Many thanks to all who supported the Ice cream Party that took place on Sunday last at Hickeys in Ballingeary. The party was in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. Your support is greatly appreciated. NELLIES BAR Nellie would like to thank all those who supported the Tea and Coffee Morning that was held recently in Nellie’s Bar in Bansha. This was in aid of Alzhiemers Ireland. The fantastic sum of €1,525.80 was raised on the day. Well done to all involved. LOST A pair of prescription sun/reading glasses have been lost in the vicinity of the bus stop, on Castle Street in Cahir on Friday 29th May. If anyone has found this glasses, please contact Mary on 052 42197. Thank you. CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET Why not drop into Cahir Country Market on a Friday morning between 9.30 and 11am. You are bound to pick up something you need as the market is full of a lovely range of breads, cakes, pies and buns, also beautiful handmade gifts and crafts. There is a selection of fresh vegetables, eggs and honey, and stunning arrangements of both fresh and dried flowers. I believe there is a new stall too. So get down to the community hall on a friday and have a cup of tea and do a spot of shopping as well. POULMUCKA ROAD RACE The Annual Poulmucka Road Race was a huge success again this year with 154 runners turning up for the 8k race. Co ordinatiing an event this size is not an easy task, but they are a special community in Poulmucka where everyone is always willing to lend a hand. It is not always possible to thank everyone who helps out at events such as theses but the following are some of the many. Tommy Cahill for his support and advice, we could not do this without you. Our sponsors whose generosity makes this race happen. To the Moloney Family, for their generosity and hospitality and the ladies behind the scenes who work so hard at the refreshments, making the race renowned for its hospitality To Niall who helps out on the road and organises the race each year and of course to the local Garda, without their help we could not hold this race. To all the boys, Charlie Shaw, Larry Molan, Sean Mooney, Donal Moloney, Tony Donovan, Kevin Corcoran, Martin Moloney, Tom Walsh, Bernard Gould and Cllr Andy Moloney for their help every year. To Vincent McDonagh, for leading the runners safely around on their journey. To those who took videos that we enjoyed watching afterwards, Thanky you. To the children who helped at the water station, Chantelle, Daniel, Richie, Aisling, Oisin and John. To all the children who took part in the first children’s race which was great fun and added to the great atmosphere. To Gerry Bell, for the music and the sound system. A very big Thanks to Clonmel Ac for their support and advice every year. To Edi Smith, for her invaluable work in taking the entries and to both Edi and Niall O’Sullivan for their work at the finish line. Well done to all involved, we look forward to next year already. SHAVEATHON AT THE BELL Last Friday 29th May a Shaveathon took place in The Bell on Pearse Street in Cahir. It was held in aid of C.A.R.E Society that provides help, advice, support and aftercare to those who victims of cancer. There were several head shaves, a double leg wax, a beard shave and a really painful looking double arm wax! Thank and admiration are due to those who willingly obliged for this very worthy cause and they were, Philip Cleary, John Duggan and Dave O’Brien who shaved their heads, Deputy Mattie McGrath who had both his legs shaved, Liam O’Connor who had his beard shaved off and Jim O’Rourke who deserves a medal for putting up with several people who paid to pull the wax strips off his arms (some did it very slowly ouch!) I feel like I have forgotten someone, if I have, I will mention them next week. There was a great raffle with lots of great prizes, many thanks to the sponsors. There was great music and a great atmosphere in The Bell that night, and I certainly enjoyed myself. The amount that was raised before all the cards were in was a whopping €2,500 so far! Well done to all involved. I will let you know the final amount as soon as I get it. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary to Annemarie and John O’Donoghue from Beechpark on Friday 5th June. John sent in this especially for Annemarie and says, Love you always. QUOTE FOR THE WEEK A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw. READERS NEWS AND VIEWS If you have any news, views or notes for the Cahir page you can contact me on 086 1022014 or email me on caplicetaylor@hotmail.com. By Sunday of course, because that is when I do the notes. Thank you.