CAHIR NOTES 19TH AUGUST CAHIR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION UPDATE The C.D.A would like inform everyone that it is at present taking stock of the enquiries for participation in the Funday Sunday, which is rescheduled to take place in Duneske on 30th August. We will let you know what is happening in next week’s notes. On a different note, after this year’s AGM, we identified a serious problem that the organisation has when it comes to recruiting new members. Most people think that the C.D.A is a closed shop – which we most definitely are not. And most people do not know what we do, so we put together a subcommittee to handle this problem and build the profile of the organisation. When we sat down to discuss it, we speculated that a number of other voluntary organisations have not been advising the public of their success stories either. So we asked ourselves the question – ‘How do we let the public know of the achievements of the many hard working voluntary bodies that are operating in Cahir?’ Working on the premise that a picture tells a thousand stories, we believe that a photographic exhibition reflecting on 50 years of voluntary activity in Cahir would be a great way to tell all our stories. So with this in mind, we have approached Cahir House Hotel who are willing to give us the use of their ballroom FREE OF CHARGE on Sunday 18th October 2009 to exhibit our photos. We will be extending an invitation to all organisations to participate in this event, which will offer a fantastic opportunity to show what your organisation is doing within and for Cahir. So get ready to dig out your photos! CAHIR TIDY TOWNS The judging for the Cahir Tidy Towns Enhancement Awards took place last Thursday and Friday; the competition is kindly sponsored by Dolan’s Super Valu. Only those that have registered their entry were judged and marked. The awards night will take place in September. The town is looking very well at the moment and we encourage all residents to give a sweep outside their area and give a good impression to those visiting the town. The clean up blitz for August is the last Thursday of the month which is the 27th and bags can be collected at the council office and will be collected on the Friday morning. Any new estates or volunteers wanting to beautify their area should contact the county council office at Erasmus Smith House (052-7468900) for their bags and organize to have them collected on Friday 28th August. CAHIR PARK AFC SPECIAL VISITORS Cahir Park were delighted to have none other than Ray Houghton, Packie Bonner and FAI Ceo, John Delaney call in for a visit last week. They were invited by Anthony O’Gorman to come down and meet Club Officials and players, watch a bit of training and take a look at the well kept grounds. John Delaney is no stranger to Cahir Park, having played there many times during his football years and also living just up the road in Tipperary. In fact, John turned the sod for the new clubhouse only last May. They were all present as part of “The Trip to Tipp “of Giovanni Trapattoni (ROI Manager) and the Republic of Ireland team who were training in Cooke Park, Tipperary, in preparation for their friendly against Australia on Wednesday last. They took a walk around the park before talking to the players present of the importance of clubs at local level and also of their own experiences, each one praising Cahir Park and the Club Officials. They happily posed for photos and signed autographs for the fans (me included!). John Delaney promised that they will definitely make a return visit for the clubs centenary year (2010) and check out the new Clubhouse. Pictured above visiting Cahir Park AFC are Packie Bonner, John Delaney FAI CEO  and Ray Houghton ROAD TAR CAN KILL? Just a word of warning to motorcyclists mainly, but anyone can take it on board. As the weather is getting worse, motorcyclists should be aware of smooth tar. The roads are getting patched up in different sized squares, which is better than meeting pot holes. However, the edges of these squares are sealed with tar about 3 inches wide. The problem is motorcycle tyres only have contact with the road with about 2 or 3 inches of rubber. Once the tyre hits the wet smooth tar the bike goes into a slide. This could be fatal!! Now to the experienced rider it’s scary but manageable, but could still result in a fall. To the novice, depending on the action he or she takes to get out of the skid, this could be fatal. Motorcyclists when riding properly have lines to follow, into and out of bends and the smooth tar is all over the place. You can avoid one and hit the next and do untold damage to the bike and more importantly the rider. Now I'm not sure of the solution to this problem, but maybe a few small stones pressed into the smooth tar when it’s hot might help. We lose too many lives on our roads every year, some of which could be avoided. Here’s a question, does anyone know why manholes are always put in the middle of our roads? Your answers to Pat Cunningham on 086 151 853. Thanks Pat, we appreciate the advice. HILL HITS THE SPOT! I received an email to inform me that Melissa Hill’s new novel “Please Forgive Me” has hit in the number one spot in the Irish Best Sellers list, for the second week running. Melissa, whose parents Noel and Nell Fitzgerald live in Cahir, has written eight novels to date and this one is her third number 1 in a row. Well done to Melissa and congratulations to her family too, we are all very proud of our very successful local author. MISS CAHIR GAA 2009 COMPETITION Miss Cahir GAA 2009 Competition is being held in conjunction with Cahir GAA Field Day, on Sunday, 13th September. Girls representing many businesses and organizations in the town will take part. The competition begins with interviews by celebrity judges which will take place on Friday, 11th September and the girls will be introduced to all at a Buffet Dance in Cahir House Hotel on Friday night from 9.00 pm to 12.00 midnight. Tickets for this event will cost €10 and are available from the hotel or any GAA member. The winner will be announced at 4.00 pm on Sunday, 13th at the GAA Field Day. So why not come along to Cahir House Hotel on Friday, 11th September and cheer on your favourite and meet the winner on Sunday 13th at the field day. Prizes for this event are 1st Place: €300, 2nd Place: €150 and 3rd Place: €50, sponsored by Noel Hally Construction and Flannery Electrical. The Tiara and trophy for the overall winner is sponsored by John Quirke Jewellers. WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Cahir Karate Club take part in the World Karate Championships. Barry O' Neill from the Sui-Shin-Kai karate club Cahir has just returned from the world karate championships in Athens, Greece. The Irish team won a gold medal in women’s kata. Barry and all at the Sui-Shin-Kai karate club Cahir wish to congratulate sensei Jackie O' Shea on winning the world Kata title. Barry says “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the championships and took away some very valuable experience from them. The standard is extremely high and you can learn a huge amount for your own training from just watching the other competitors and doing your best to take it all in. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for all their help in getting me this far: Sensei's Mick Power and Darren Fennessy, who have trained me since I started Karate 14 years ago; my friends and training partners sensei's Derek Daly, Pat Beary and William English who continually beat me into shape every week; Mick Howlin for all his help with the quiz; Tom, Tim and Loretta Shanahan for their extraordinary generosity in fund raising for me at the Bell bar Cahir; Joe Walsh for his generous donation; Gerard Hawkins for his massive support and help with the fund raising; Brendan Daly for his fund raising support and for designing the quiz; Councillor Seanie Lonergan for being an excellent Quiz master; Duneske Leisure Centre Cahir, Dolan’s Supervalu Cahir, Clonmel Omniplex Cinema and Ming’s Court Chinese restaurant for their prize donations; my family and fiancée for their huge efforts in all areas; and finally all those who purchased tickets, came to the quiz and helped me get to the championships. I could not have gotten there without all the help and support. In closing, I would like to add that with the coming of the new school year, many parents may want to get their little ones active. If you are looking for activities for them then Karate would be perfect. It will make them fit both physically and mentally and teach them discipline. So no matter if you’re in Cahir, Clonmel or wherever, find your nearest club and bring them along. If you need to contact Cahir karate club then you can call Barry on 086-0696732 or email boneill81@gmail.com Well done to all of the team. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO The numbers drawn on 12th August were 2, 5, 6 and 14. There was no Jackpot winner. The draw was witnessed by Mary Teresa Touhy. The 5 Lucky Dip winners who each receive €30 were; Robert McGrath, Cranna, Cahir, Micheal & Joan Kelly, Knockgraffon, Cahir, Liam Butler, Lisava, Cahir, Kevin Hubbard, 7 Beechpark, Cahir and Breda Harper, Lisava, Cahir. The next draw will be on Wednesday 19th August at 12 noon. The Jackpot will be €2,650. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES? It has been another busy week for the club with challenge games against Piltown of Kilkenny as well as an U12 game against Thurles. The Piltown game was a tough strong game which Cahir eventually emerged winners. On Thursday evening Thurles made their way down to Duneske and although we were without three of our very strong players we emerged convincing winners. Aoife Collins had a great game in goal while we saw some stout defending from Siobhan Lonergan and Roisin Costigan. Aoife Corcoran again was tremendous at all ends of the field even scoring a fantastic goal from a free. Eadaoin O Gorman is showing real signs of improvement in the forwards while a goal from new player Jessica West was great to see. The introduction of Jessica Coffey, Emma O' Donnell, Allisa Keating and Niamh Costello saw all the panel take to the pitch ensuring a victory for all concerned. We are very proud to be associated with two players from our club Emma Buckley and Emma Corcoran who both lined out for Tipperary's U14 panel in a game against Dublin last Weekend, - well done girls. TOUR OF IRELAND CYCLE RACE. The third Tour of Ireland cycle race takes place this year from 21st- 23rd August. 112 top cyclists from all over the world will take part. Among this year’s cyclists are seven times Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, eight times tour de France stage winner, Mark Cavendish and last year’s Italian winner, Marco Pinotti, who returns to Ireland to defend the overall title he won on the spectacular stage in Cork. This year’s race in association with Failte Ireland will cover 576km of challenging roads over 3 gruelling days. With breathtaking scenery and teams from An Post Sean Kelly Team, the Irish National Team as well as teams from South Africa, Australia, Norway, America, Britain and the Netherlands this is sure to be a truly dramatic event. One of the races stages takes place on Saturday 22nd August, when the riders will roll through the Westgate in Clonmel and travel on to Killarney, through Ardfinnan, the Vee and Lismore, what a great opportunity to watch this stage of the race and cheer the cyclists on without having to travel too far. For more information on the Tour of Ireland cycle race log on to www.tourofireland.ie Please help the riders by not parking on the race route during the Tour. CAHIR BINGO Time to grab your markers folks... The lucky number at Cahir bingo was at €850 last night (Tuesday).People are coming very close to winning it lately. Plus you also get €70 for the panel. We are also giving away €500 next Tuesday, guaranteed. Our quickie specials are very popular and we're having another one on Tuesday 25th August. Quickie tickets are just €1 each and you get 6 for €5. There will be one winner of €500, plus there are many more opportunities to win during the games. Our jackpot is €200 every week and we play until it has been won. It takes place in the Community Hall in Cahir at 8.30pm every Tuesday evening and everyone is welcome. THE GATEHOUSE I went along last Wednesday evening to check out the traditional session in the Gatehouse. It was a nice surprise to see Eddie Costello, Ailbe Grace and Liam Carey entertaining everyone for the night. Eddie, has a great voice and is also an accomplished guitarist, Ailbe, is a highly skilled box player and with Liam, who blends in so well on the bodhran, a great nights music was enjoyed by all. Well done to the Gatehouse for providing such classy musical entertainment and well done to the musicians as well. LIVE MUSIC Once again this week there is a great choice of live music around Cahir, with Traditional session’s continuing in The Gatehouse on Thursdays, The Hill Inn on Wednesdays and Irwin’s Yard on Thursdays also. There is live music at the weekends in most of the pubs in town, including Cahir House Hotel where they have Social Dancing on Wednesday 19th August with Sam O’Doherty and on Friday 21st The Gambler is in the front bar, also in The Granary, The Bell, The Abbey Tavern, The Phoenix and The Punters Rest. We as a town are spoilt for choice, so get out and check out the music that is available locally to you, for free. You just might enjoy yourselves. CAHIR FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB Cahir Flower and Garden Club will be holding Flower Arranging Classes commencing on Wednesday evenings of 2nd September, 9th September, 16th September and Thursday evening 24th September. Classes will be by Teresa Collins in the Catherine McAuley Room at the Day Care Centre, Cahir. All are welcome. BARNORA RESIDENTS The winner of this week’s raffle is Carmel Delaney of 47 Barnora Crescent. MRS QUINN’S CHARITY SHOP A draw for a Golf GTI car is taking place nationwide. Tickets are available at any Mrs Quinn’s Charity Shop at €2 each or 3 for €5. All proceeds go towards N.C.B.I. (National Council for the Blind). Please support this worthy cause. FREE ADMISSION On Sunday 23rd August and Sunday 30th August, admission to both Cahir Castle and The Swiss Cottage will be free to anyone who would like to visit. So take this opportunity to explore these two beautiful heritage sites during Heritage Week. Also on Sunday 23rd August only, there will be story telling for children in the Great Hall in Cahir Castle at 3pm and again at 4pm. This is a lovely chance for your children to listen to stories of days gone by, once again admission free. Opening times for Cahir Castle are; 9am-5.45pm (last admission) and for the Swiss Cottage; 10am – 5.15pm (last admission). KILCORAN LODGE HOTEL The speculation is all over now with the news that Donie Keating is the proud new owner of the beautiful Kilcoran lodge Hotel, Good Luck to you and yours Donie. Another piece of good news is that Jacqueline Mullen has returned as Manager of Kilcoran, after 3 years as an Events Organiser. Congratulations to you too Jacqueline and welcome back BANSHA FESTIVAL The Bansha Festival will take place from Thursday August 20th to Sunday August 23rd, 2009. There are lots of activities and live music planned and it is definitely worth a visit. Check it out. Good luck to all. THE BANSHA SHOW The Bansha Show takes place on 26th August. This is another great day out for all the Family SKEHEENARINKY FLOWER SHOW On Saturday 22nd August, The Skeheenarinky Flower Show will take place on the Skeheenarinky School grounds. There are many Trophies, Rossettes, and Prize Cards to be won. All proceeds will go to Alzheimer Society. There will be several classes with many sections in each class. Flowers, Vegetables, Home Baking, Crafts, etc… plus three children’s classes! All information and entry forms are available at www.galteemore.com or from 086 8051564. Entry forms to be in by 19th August. Admission for general public on the day is at 2pm. A Great afternoon’s entertainment assured. DOG NUISANCE AND LITTER I received a call from a lady last week who was charged by a large dog while cycling from Cahir House car park to the Swiss Cottage walk. Luckily, the lady managed to keep control her bike, otherwise it could have been much more serious. However she was very shaken and said that the dog seemed to be alone, although there were several people walking nearby. Once again just to let people know, all dogs must be kept on a lead while being walked by their owners, and dogs are not allowed to roam free on the streets. The problem of dog litter has once again been mentioned to me by several people, on several different streets and I have also noticed it myself. There is nothing more off putting than going for a lovely stroll around the town, only to walk into a dogs mess and then have to go home and clean it from your shoes. So please clean up after your dog and don’t allow it to litter our streets. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sharon and Denis Murphy of 35 Barnora Crescent, on the birth of their baby daughter Sophie Ellen, a new sister for Patrick and Scott. Best wishes from all the O'Connor Family in Woodview. GET WELL SOON Best wishes to our very hard working local Councillor Seanie Lonergan, due to ill health, Cllr. Lonergan will be unavailable to his constituents for the next five weeks, but he wishes to assure everyone that he will be back in action again once he fully recovers. We all wish you a speedy recovery Seanie. QUOTE OF THE WEEK You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream. C.S. Lewis. READERS NEWS & 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, because that is when I do the notes. Thank you. I don’t always get the chance to reply to those who email me with notes, but I truly appreciate receiving them, once again, Thank you.