CAHIR NOTES 15th JULY BALLOON TRIPS!!!! Cahir Tidy Towns & Environment Committee will hold a draw for the Balloon Trips that will be held in Duneske on Sunday August 2nd.  In an effort to highlight our awareness of Tidy Towns we hope that people will support this very novel idea and we have now teamed up with Duneske Leisure who will hold a Family Day and BBQ to coincide with the occasion.  Chairman Andy Moloney has said that we have to build on the progress of last year, and that in these recessionary times people could afford some time each week to tidy outside their own door.  With everyone working together we can continue to improve the town visually and enhance our locality. Tickets for the Balloon Trips can be bought in most shops and also at the Enterprise Centre in the Market yard.  We will also help to accommodate anyone who wishes to bypass the raffle procedure and pay separately, but this would have to be booked soon as there will be a limited supply.  This can also be done at the Enterprise Centre. FAMILY FUNDAY On 2nd August, Duneske will be holding a Family Funday in the Leisure Centre – a day for all the family. On the day it is hoped that all Clubs, Residents Associations and Community Groups will come together to provide a wide range of entertainment .The day’s activities will start on the River when we see the return of the ever popular Crazy Boat Race. Always popular with everyone, the Race has a free entry and the entry forms and rules are available from the Enterprise Centre – (052)7442616. When all contestants eventually drag themselves from the River, there will be a parade leading everyone up to Duneske, where in addition to all the side shows and other activities, there will be musical entertainment and a barbeque. Running in conjunction with the Funday will be a raffle for places on a Hot Air Balloon Trip. Tickets will cost €5 each and can be purchased at pubs, shops and other outlets between now and the 2nd August and will determine the lucky 16 people that will win this trip of a lifetime. This raffle is being run by the Cahir Tidy Towns Committee in an effort to gain greater exposure for the efforts of the group. Any group or individual who feel that they can contribute to an enjoyable Sunday Funday should please contact the Enterprise Centre as soon as possible. It may offer your group and opportunity to raise a few bob. CAHIR TIDY TOWNS EXTEND CLOSING DATE? Cahir Tidy Towns and Environment Committee have extended the deadline for entries into this year’s Enhancement Competition. Chairman Andy Moloney felt that there should have been a better response to the competition following the town’s terrific achievements last year at a National Level and also from the local awards night in Cahir Castle. The committee are seeking €5 per entry this year to ensure that everyone that enters will be judged and have a chance of winning a prize. Super Valu have come on board again this year as the main sponsor. The new closing date is Friday evening the 17th July and forms can be obtained from the Council Office or by ringing 052-74442332. Andy also explains that the Hot Air Balloon flights will go ahead in Duneske on Sunday 2nd August as a promotional exercise for Tidy Towns and Environment and will be held in conjunction with the Duneske BBQ and Family Day. Tickets are on sale for flights on the Balloon in all local establishments. These activities along with the Crazy boat Race will add to the enjoyment of the Bank Holiday weekend. TRIP TO SCARBOROUGH Anyone interested in travelling to Scarborough from 9th October to 12th October should make contact with Tim at (086)0432288. Presently there is very good value with a return flight from as little as €57 each. A non refundable deposit of €100 each will secure your place on this very enjoyable trip. When we determine numbers travelling, we will be able to negotiate a favourable rate for accommodation from one of Scarborough’s many fine Hotels. So get your names in as quickly as possible. DEFIBRILLATORS? Cllr. Seanie Lonergan Chairman of the Defibrillator Group has given me the locations of the Defibrillators in Cahir town. Enzo’s Takeaway on Abbey Street, Morrison’s Chemist, the Doctors Surgery, Cahir Park Golf Club, Duneske leisure Centre, Cahir Day-care Centre and there is a set in the Square on the Library wall. There are also Defibrillators in Ballylooby, Burncourt, Clogheen, Ardfinnan and New Inn. Seanie has appealed to all sports clubs and factories to purchase their own machines in the interest of saving lives. Thanks Seanie, I have heard that one in Cahir already saved a life, keep up the good work. CAHIR PARK SOCCER The new Clubhouse is well underway; the foundations were poured last Friday. The 5000 sq ft building is ECO friendly and is a Cedarwood Structure. The Centenary committee held a meeting in the Shamrock Lounge to organise and discuss upcoming events. They are still on the lookout for old Cahir Park photos and such like, should you have any, you can contact any member of Cahir Park soccer. The Club will be a hundred years in existence next year and there is a host of events organised for the whole year. Funds are much needed and anyone with any fundraising ideas is most welcome at meetings. The next meeting is in the Shamrock Lounge on the 24th July at 8.30pm. HERITAGE TREES IN SOUTH TIPPERARY A survey of the Heritage Trees of Ireland is being undertaken for the Tree Council of Ireland in association with Crann and the Irish Tree Society. A heritage tree may be defined as a tree of biological, cultural, ecological or historical interest because of its age, size or condition. The project is being undertaken as an extension of the Tree Register of Ireland which is a record of Ireland’s champion trees. We are appealing to as many people as possible to tell us about their trees! We want to hear about giant, important, mysterious, sacred, historical, fabulous, bizarre-looking or ancient trees, and generally trees with a story! There are all sorts of trees that would qualify for inclusion, for example: rag trees; hanging trees; military trees (planted in military formation to commemorate battles); those of exceptional girth, height or age; any associated with historical events, people or structures; and those which are important to a community. We want our heritage and ancient trees to survive as long as possible and to do this we need to protect them. The only way we can do this is to know where they are. We need to find them, map them, photograph them and record them. For further info please see the Tree Council’s website:http://www.treecouncil.ie/tree_council_heritage_tree_hunt.htm Please contact Kate Crane at cranoggin@eircom.net or 087 821 4817 or call Aubrey Fennell on 087 620 3906 to tell them about a heritage tree in your area. DINING DEALS In the present thrifty atmosphere, the Management of Cahir House Hotel has come up with one or two new ideas and even more accessible pricing. The most interesting, perhaps, is the Evening Dining Deal, offering a choice from two starters, two mains and two desserts, with tea or coffee, at only €18.95. Not only that, but you can take your own wine, without corkage fees (BYO). I imagine there will be a limit to this - if a party of fifteen each took a bottle - ?! The Bistro Specials include a really great value lunch - main course plus soup or dessert - for €13.95. Something that should appeal to many sports fans is the ability to watch sporting events on their big screens or in the Beer Garden, with complimentary finger food. PREMIER HARRIERS HUNT CLUB - LATEST EVENTS Premier Harriers Hunt Club are holding a Golf Classic at Cahir Park Golf Club on Thursday & Friday 23rd / 24th July 2009. Teams of 4 (any combination) €200.00 (meal included). For a Timesheet contact Cahir Park Golf Club at 052 7441474.  Premier Harriers Hunt Club are also holding a charity ride later in the year for local charities and The Stuart Mangan Appeal. Andrea Roche, Peter Clohessy and a number of other celebrities will attend on the day. Club members are already after walking the course and are presently making sure the course is suitable for all, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all Farmers whose lands we will be crossing. For any queries, please contact any of the Premier Harriers Members. DUNESKE LEISURE CENTRE Tennis coaching with Tony McCarthy will take place on the 10th & 11th of August and spaces are filling up fast, so please ring and book your place. Rugby camp dates have been confirmed for August 10th, 11th & 12th. Rugby coach Callum Taylor will be at the Duneske Fun Day (2nd August) to take bookings and answer all your queries on up and coming rugby training. Don't forget our Summer Class Time-Table is available with brand new fitness sessions for men. Remember all classes are free to members, one of the many reasons to join the gym. Special offers running through the summer to avail of this or answer and queries contact us on 052 7445517. SEISIÚN CEOLTA FEASA 2009? Seisiún Ceolta Feasa this Thursday 16th July, is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society Clonmel and District. It’s a very worthy cause and we are delighted to be supporting it. We are into our third show for this Summer Season at The Clonmel Park Hotel, every Thursday night 9pm. Tickets can be bought on door on the night, at Hotel Reception, or by contacting Mary at 0863136053. They cost €10 and for 2 adults + 2 Children €20. So if you want to hear and see traditional music song and dance at its best, "Bi Linn" every Thursday night. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION W/E 27 06 2009 Annual Summer Dinner held at the McAuley Room on Wednesday 8th July needless to say was a huge success. May we thank Bob Condon and all the committee for the hard work and organising of this popular event. The meal was of the highest standard, and the quality of service was excellent. The catering was carried out by our local caterer from Newcastle Eily Condon, may we all sing our praises to Eily and her staff. Music and entertainment was provided by Stefan Grace and Tony O Dwyer. Many of the guests made their contribution and sang various songs. As the sun was setting we made our way home happy and content after a pleasant evening with our friends. What more can a person wish for. Important Notice Our trip to Dublin will take place on the 30th July. The coach will be leaving Cahir @ 8.00 am sharp. We will be visiting Farnleigh House, Ardgillan Demesne and House Guinness Storehouse. Dinner will be at the Poitin Still. Monies for this trip should be paid to any member of the Committee, as soon as possible. Our weekly visit to Duneske continues every Thursday morning at 11 a.m. All welcome to take part in our Keep fit course. Bowling continues each Thursday afternoon @ 2.30 pm at Cahir Park all weather pitch, once again all are welcome. Jobs for the Flower garden in July. Trim clematis Clematis Montana if large and overgrown. Prune flowers, Pinch out the growing tips of basket and container plants to encourage them to produce bushy even growth and lots of flowers. Encourage chrysanthemum shoots to branch out and carry more blooms by pinching out shoot tips from June to early July. This technique is called stopping. Sow seeds, Biennials, such as foxgloves, sweet Williams, Canterbury bells and forget-me-nots, should be sown as soon as fresh seed is available. Pests and diseases, Use a forceful jet from a garden hose to knock aphids off water lilies and other garden plants. Spray roses to protect them against problems with mildew, black spot or rust. Divide bearded iris, Lift and divide bearded irises once they have finished flowering. Remove any dormant sections from the centre of the clump, and replant the fresh new shoots. BEECHPARK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION. The winners of the last four 50/50 draws were, Pat Saunders, Bernie Darcy, Mae Lonergan and Padjo Halloran. Entry forms for anyone who wants to enter their gardens in the Tidy Towns Enhancement Competition can be obtained from the Erasmus Smith Building, County Council Offices, Cashel Road, Cahir. We would also like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Mae Lonergan. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES? Cahir Camogie club represented Tipperary at this year’s Community Games Final (Munster) in Limerick's UL on Saturday last. In the semi final they had a comprehensive win over Clare's Sixmilebridge with a score line of 8-3 to 2-1 - the scores coming from Roisin Howard, Clara O' Donnell, Ashling Moloney and Emma Corcoran.The final between Cahir and Douglas of Cork was an absorbing contest played in a downpour for the first ten minutes Douglas lay siege to Cahirs goal but super saves from goalie Sadhbh O' Donnell and great defensive work from Emma Corcoran, Emma Buckley Carl Casey and Lorna McEniry kept them at bay and limited Douglas to scoring only 3 points. The rest of the half was all Cahir thanks to the hardworking midfield of Alina Neumerxkitsky, Ashling McCarthy and Aofe Corcoran who got great ball into the forwards where Roisin Howard showed her class by scoring 2-1. An injury to Emma Corcoran forced Cahir to rejig their team moving Emma to the forwards where she finished the half with a great point on the run. At half time Cahir led 2-2 to 0-4. Cahir battled bravely in the second half to hold their lead with great defensive work from the stick of Ashling Moloney, but a bigger and stronger Douglas hit back scoring 2-3. However, back came Cahir and scored 2-3 through, Ashling Moloney and Ashling McCarthy helped on the hardworking Clara O Donnell. The game finished in defeat for Cahir by a single point but the team can be proud of their brave, wholehearted display against the best U14 team in Ireland. (Douglas won Div 1 of Feile a few weeks ago). Mention must also go to Roisin Costigan, Joye Arbuckle and Eadaoinn O Gorman who also contributed to what was a great display of Camogie by Cahir Final score 3-6 to 3-5Scorers: R. Howard 2-1 A Moloney 1-2 E Corcoran 0-1 and A McCarthy 0-1. Many thanks to all who came to support the team and to Martin O' Keeffe who organised a most welcome bite to eat for the war weary soldiers on their way home. A small reminder to all the older players who have not yet paid their membership - could you please do so as soon as possible as the club will be forced not to play unpaid members in official games. Also we are hoping to collect €2 from all players and members for tickets that we are obliged to sell for Munster Council. We will have a draw amongst all those who contribute their €2 for a special prize. CAHIR ANGLERS An open evening fly-fishing competition will take place this Saturday 18th July. Entries will be taken at 7pm in the Shamrock Lounge. All MRTAC rules apply. Any enquiries regarding water levels in case of flooding or cancellation, contact Paul. THE LATE J.J. GRACE The family of the late J.J. Grace would like to thank most sincerely those who contributed to the money raised for the Doolin Coastal & Cliff Rescue Services. A cheque for €2,080.00 was presented recently by Nora Grace, wife of the late J.J Grace to Thomas O' Doherty of Doolin Coastal & Cliff Rescue Services on Inismann, where J.J. died. The family would also like to thank those who travelled to Inismann for the presentation. Doolin Coastal & Cliff Rescue Services were extremely appreciative of the donation Pictured below is the presentation of €2,080.00 by Nora Grace, wife of the late J J Grace to Thomas O'Doherty of the Doolin Coastal & Cliff Rescue Services SCHOOL WEBSITE ADDRESS? The Cahir Boys National School website address is http://cahirboys.blogspot.com. It’s important to put in the http:// section in as it is not on the open web. There is no www in front of the address as printed last week, sorry about that. The website is a very good source of information for anyone seeking to look at the schools activities during the year and photos of events too. Why not check it out during the summer. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO The numbers drawn on 8th July were 1, 2, 9 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner. The draw was witnessed by Joan Loughman. The 5 Lucky Dip winners who each receive €30 were; Alan Harris, Clonmore South, Cahir, Eddie Lonergan, Townspark, Cahir, Joanne O’Brien, Cahir, Abbey Upper, Cahir, Michael Quinn, Knockagh, Cahir and Richie Rowe, Reiska Road, Cahir. The next draw will be on Wednesday 15th July at 12 noon. Profits servicing community projects in Cahir. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Gloria and Paul Boles on the birth of their little boy Cian, who was born last week, weighing in at 8lb 14oz. Best wishes to you from both of your families and from my family too! Welcome to the world Cian. QUOTE FOR THE WEEK “Be the change that you want to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi. 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.