CAHIR NOTES 10TH JUNE CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Last week our monthly meeting was well attended and members were treated to Helen Quirke and Jennifer Thompson, from The Cahir Business and Training Centre. They gave an interesting and informative talk about two new computer courses available to members. As the places are limited any members that are taking the course, need to try and complete it. Our next speaker was Michael Wright MD of “Home Instead, Senior Care” He detailed services available to people preferring to stay at home, instead of going into full time care. Services include, Light Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Errands, Transportation, Personal Care, Dementia Care, Post Hospital Discharge Care, Disability Care. The popular trip to Cork Greyhound Track will take place on Saturday Night 13th June All are welcome, interested persons may contact the secretary, or any member of the committee. The bus will be leaving from Cahir Day Care Centre, at 5.30 pm promptly. Results of 25 Card Game held on Friday 5th June, 1st with 12 Games, Bob Condon & Paddy Holleran. Joint 2nd with 10 Games, David White & Willie O'Neill, Ciss O'Neill & Willie O'Donnell. Lucky Table, Breda Ryan & Rena O'Connor, Mary English (Barnora) & Brigid Condon. Raffle, Paddy Holleran Brigid Condon. TIDY TOWNS MEETING A meeting of Cahir Tidy Towns Committee will be held on Wednesday 10th June at 7.30pm, upstairs in the Shamrock Lounge. The submitted application for the Tidy Towns Competition will be reviewed. Anybody that is interested is welcome to attend. INCREMENTAL PURCHASE SCHEME The Incremental Purchase scheme is a project that consists of 19 dwellings at Sraid Na Cuach, Upper Cahir Abbey, Cahir (opposite Avondale Court) and is available to Social Housing tenants and households eligible for social housing. Originally, as the scheme is a demonstration project, it was therefore being confined to eligible persons within Cahir Town. Due to insufficient applications from persons in Cahir Town itself, applications are now being extended to all eligible persons in the Cahir Electorial area, e.g, Clogheen, Ardfinnan, and Ballyporeen. For any further information please contact Liz McGrath on 052 34671 or email Liz at info@southtippcoco.ie or email Colette Sheehy at colettesheehy@southtippcoco.ie or indeed just phone the Housing Department on 052 34455. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a house owner and I would urge anyone eligible to make enquiries. There will be another meeting to discuss the project and I will let you know the date as soon as it has been confirmed. LENA SAYS THANKS Lena Lonergan (Cahir Business & Training Centre) would like to thank everybody who sponsored her in the recent Ladies Mini Marathon in aid of SOUTH TIPPERARY HOSPICE. It was very much appreciated. BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR ALLOWANCE Payment will proceed as normal-McGrath South Tipperary/West Waterford TD, Mattie McGrath has moved to confirm that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Payment will proceed as normal this year. Deputy McGrath has received assurances from Ms Mary Hanafin TD, Minister for Social and Family Affairs that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Payment will proceed as normal this year, despite rumours to the contrary. Cahir Development Community Lotto There was no Jackpot winner last week. The numbers drawn were 4, 9, 17 and 23. The draw was witnessed by Tommy Morrissey. The 5 lucky dip winners who each receive €30 were; Patricia Shanahan, Cashel Road, Cahir, Stephen Flannery, Beechpark, Cahir, Marion Power, C/o Sheila Marnane, Cahir and Pat Crotty, Mountain Road, Cahir. The next draw takes place on Wednesday 10th June at 12 noon. The Jackpot will be €1,150. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CAHIR FLOWER CLUB The club have arranged an outing on Saturday 27th June to a Sensory House and Garden and Dunleckney Garden in Carlow. The bus will be leaving the Castle Car Park at 9am. For further information please call Mary O’Gorman on 052 41467 or Margaret Butler on 052 62105. DAY CARE CENTRE AGM Notice of AGM Cahir Day Care Centre will hold its AGM on Thursday 18th June in the Day Care Centre, St Mary’s Road, Cahir at 8.00 pm. Everyone is welcome ROSEMOUNT NOTES? We had a great turn out for our monthly clean-up last Wednesday evening. Thank you to all the residents who came out and helped, it was a beautiful evening and as the saying goes 'many hands make light work'. The rubbish was picked up and because of the regular clean-ups the area is in good shape. The tubs were replanted where replanting was needed, and further planting took place around the area. The next big project is to get trees planted on the link road in Butler court. As the Rosemount link road is part of the circle walk used by so many people, we endeavour to make the area as pleasant as we can, as it is a local amenity. MEALS ON WHEELS Celebrate 32 years of service to the community. Cahir Meals on Wheels was established in Cahir 32 years ago. From very humble beginnings, it has become an integral part of Cahir life serving up to 60 dinners daily, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays for most of the year. This is mainly due to the dedication and loyalty of a succession of volunteers who cook the meals, pack the food and deliver the meals to outlying areas. This visit, to some of the homes, might be the only visitor to call during that day or even that week. Over the years donations and fundraising has supported the cause and a number of names come to mind. Trass, Ladbrokes, Tipp Darts League, Galtee Inn, Cahir Bridge Club, Shamrock Lounge for their Christmas Hamper and their bar for the draw, also Burncourt Bar, Kilcoran Lodge Hotel for their Christmas dinners, Cahir Lions Club, Abbey Tavern, Joan Looby for her Christmas cake and all who donated and are not mentioned, but should be. Thank you to the Health Board for their support through the years. Kathleen Meehan has over the years run sponsored events and this year on June 28th a walk is taking place from Cahir Castle car park at 2pm. Sponsorship cards are available and your support is again sought. To mark this milestone of 32 years, the Committee are organising a get together of all the volunteers who did work in the kitchen or did the driving over the years are invited to attend in Cahir House Hotel on 25th June at 8pm. A light supper will be served and music provided to dance the night away. Please contact a member of the committee if you would like to attend, so that numbers can be assessed. As usual, we are always looking for volunteers to keep the show on the road, so call and find out if you can help, at the Meals on Wheels kitchen. Thank you. Juvenile GAA. The Cahir GAA summer camp, will take place between the 13th and the 17th of July. It is for girls and boys of 6 to 16 years of age and is always a very enjoyable week. It runs from 10am to 1pm each day, from Monday to Friday. Places can be booked from now on, so for more information or to book a place for your child/teen, please e-mail David McEniry at dmceniry@eircom.net or call him on 05262369. CAHIR COUNTRY MARKETS I always call to the market to catch up on a bit of shopping and see how all the ladies are doing. This week I was delighted to hear that Merfat Barsaum has rejoined the Country Market bringing with her a taste of delicious Egyptian food in the form of a lovely arrangement of cakes, yoghurts, pitta breads and some tasty desserts. Welcome back Merfat. Also, I would like to mention a new face to the Market, Joanna McCormack joins the ladies and she brings a selection of homemade and gluten free sweets, such as Liqueurs and truffles etc., This will be a great addition to the market and I’m sure they would make lovely gifts and welcome to you Joanna.(oh dear, I can already hear my sweet tooth begging) Don’t forget that the market is open every Friday morning from 9-11am in the Community hall and you can take your pick of all the beautiful homemade, handmade and home grown fresh produce. South Tipperary Rural Arts Group PRESENTS RICH WYMAN IN CONCERT AT BURNCOURT COMMUNITY HALL South Tipperary Rural Arts Group present Rich Wyman in concert in Burncourt Community Hall on Friday, June, 12th at 8.30pm.This internationally acclaimed performer with his piano driven tunes and powerful vocals not only sings his own originals such as “The little things” and “Fatherless Child “but also many covers as well. Seven times ASCAP Award winner singer /songwriter Rich Wyman is a powerful and passionate performer who shines onstage as a keyboardist and vocalist. Leigh Doyle – Music Director BEAT 102/103fm says of Rich Wyman “I am truly awed at his performance and talent” According to Mike Walsh of Clonmel Songwriting Contest “Rich Wyman is the eighth wonder of the world. He is up there with all the greats when it comes to musicianship and surpasses most when it comes to performance”. Tickets are available from South Tipperary Rural Arts Group members and from the ticket line 087/6320899. Tickets are €10 which includes a Summer Punch reception. This is a great opportunity to hear a very talented performer right on your doorstep. BARNORA RESIDENTS The winner of the raffle that took place on 5th June was Grainne White, 21 Barnora Crescent. SHAVEATHON AT THE BELL? I knew I left someone out last week, when I was naming those who had either their heads or beards shaved for the C.A.R.E. Society in The Bell , not forgetting those who braved the waxing! I forgot to mention Ronan McGourty who had his head shaved on the night and raised €500 for the Society by doing so. I also named a Liam O’Connor who kindly shaved off his beard, when it should have been Liam Fanning. Lastly, Mattie McGrath did not get his legs waxed on the night, as he had them waxed previously for another charity and there was no leg hair left to wax!(us ladies know that waxing lasts longer, Mattie didn’t)Sorry about the mistakes and well done again to all who raised funds for this very worthy cause. There will be a presentation of the cheque for the funds raised in The Bell as soon as it is all collected, so watch this space for the date. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES Meatloaf's song "Two out of three ain’t bad" would accurately summarise the fortunes of our U14 panel this week. We started off on Bank holiday Monday last with a trip to Semple Stadium Thurles where the county finals of the community games were taking places. An U13 panel faced stiff competition from a very strong Burges team but eventually emerged winners on a baking hot day. Wednesday evening then saw the U14 panel travel to the county camogie grounds in The Ragg for the county semi final against North Tipp's Moneygall. Even though this game did not start until 7pm the heat of the day was still strong and the girls had a very tough physical challenge on their hands. Although we emerged victorious in this game the score line of Cahir 2-11 to Moneygall's 2-2 cannot emphasise enough the work the Cahir girls had to put in to achieve this outcome. We saw tremendous passages of play in which quick thinking and clever passing came to the fore. The commitment from all the team was fantastic allowing us to qualify for the county final on Saturday last against Drom and Inch. Again it was off to the Ragg but in completely different weather conditions. From baking with the heat earlier on in the week the team was frozen and wet even before the slothar was thrown in. Cahir were first to score with a point from a free taken by Ashling Moloney but before the team had time to settle again, Drom were down in Cahir's back and had the sliothar in the back of the goal for the first of three more that were to follow in quick succession. Playing into the wind, Cahir were feeling huge pressure all over the pitch, their energy levels zapped from continuous driving rain. Roisin Howard succeeded in scoring 2 more points but with a half time score line of Drom 4-3 to Cahir's 3 points, it was going to be a mammoth task to regain a lead. Emma Buckley, Emma Corcoran and Ashling McCarthy were doing tremendous work and seemed to be playing at all positions on the pitch, such was their commitment. The back line of Ciara Lonergan, Edel Linehan and Roisin Costigan were under constant pressure but held their heads and did their best to help out goalie Sadhbh O' Donnell. On the half back line were two very young players in the form of Aoife Corcoran and Carl Casey who continually battled with the much stronger opposition. Roisin O' Donnell (who had a super game against Moneygall) departed the field at half time with a hand injury. The other forwards of Clara O' Donnell, Alina Newmeritisky, Eadaoin O' Gorman and the substitutes who were introduced - Keely Halpin, Joye Arbuckle, Niamh O' Brien and Siobhan Lonergan all did their very best on a day that was not going to go in Cahir's favour. Although beaten, frozen, soaked to the skin and bruised from a 60 minute battle, the girls stood and applauded a much stronger team on the day as Drom and Inch accepted their well won County title. The final score line was Drom 5-4 Cahir 0-5. Mention has to go to the trainers and mentors who have worked diligently with this team over the past months - well done to Michael Lonergan, Mary Howard, Anthony Corcoran, Jane O' Gorman and Martin Halpin. CAHIR FARMERS MARKET Strawberry Season at Cahir Farmer's Market.  'speckled scarlet treats ripen in mossy green beds' (Joy March) Come to Cahir farmers market and get your supply of fresh strawberries produced locally at The Apple Farm, with a dollop of cream who could ask for more! There are plenty of fresh vegetables, fish, cheeses and meats too. For the garden there are healthy bedding plants and a selection of vegetables plants to nurture at home. With 11 stalls at the market there is lot’s to choose from. See you there. BIRTHDAY PARTIES Wondering what to do for your daughter’s birthday? Look no further! We have a mobile fun beauty party to entertain your child and her friends. With mini manicures, pretty pedicures, hair extensions and glitter & bling bling galore. Prices start at €8 per princess. Call 086 371 3421 or 052 45420 for details. (My granddaughter would so love this). NATIONAL BIKE WEEK This week is National Bike Week, events will run across the country until June 21st. Cyclists are being challenged to beat the current Guinness World Record for the longest parade link-up of bicycles in one place at the Pheonix Park in Dublin next Sunday 21st June. The National Bike week family fun day will also include guided bike tours, stunt cyclists and bike doctors from 11am. So get on your bike and take up the challenge and also enjoy a fun day at the Pheonix Park. CHURCHGATE COLLECTION There will be a church gate collection in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin in Cahir on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June. A volunteer is also needed for one of the two mornings, please contact 087 7667038 for details. Please give generously for this worthy cause. CAHIR ANGLERS CLUB The club will hold an open evening fly fishing competition on Saturday 13th June, this is for the Liam Farrell Memorial Shield. Entries will be taken at 7pm at the Shamrock Lounge, Cahir. Any enquiries contact Paul. QUOTE FOR THE WEEK “Were it offered to my choice, I would have no objection to a repetition of the same life from its beginning, only asking for the advantages authors have, in a second edition, to correct some of the faults in the first” Benjamin Franklin. READERS NEWS & VIEWS What glorious weather we have been having recently, I don’t care if it rains all night, so long as we get a little bit of sunshine during the day, it just makes me feel better, I’m sure everyone feels the same, long may it continue, it would be nice to actually have a summer this year. 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 to all for being so co operative.