CAHIR NOTES 21st  OCTOBER SEQUINS AND SPANDEX NIGHT The family and friends of Eric McEniry hosted a 70’s and 80’s themed Fancy Dress Night in The Gatehouse in Cahir last week. It was in aid of the Ronald McDonald House at Crumlin Childrens Hospital. There was a sponsored head shave, waxing, a raffle, lots of prizes and some great giveaways on the night. However the people that turned up on the night dressed in all manner of sparkling and often unusual to say the least outfit’s, deserve the highest praise for making such an effort and just being there. I would say 90% of the people there were dressed up, including me! The atmosphere was great and everyone had an absolute ball.   Best Dressed Man was Brendan Hally   Best Dressed Lady was Cathy O'Donoghue The best dressed man was Brendan Hally (Micheal Jackson) and the best dressed lady was Cathy O’Donoghue (Princess Leah). T hey both looked great. Emma has asked me to print the list of prize winners and has asked that if those mentioned could give her a call, she will get your prize to you and she also thanked everyone sincerely for your support on the night. The winners are as follows; James Hayden, Brian Ward, Seana Walsh, Tina McEniry, Pink Ticket 591-595, Noel Hally, Sandra Moroney, Sylvia Daly, Johnny Dalton, Noleen O’Keefe, Georgina Enright, Chrissie Darcy, Pa O’Brien, Rosie Collins, Siobhan Barrett, Rosie Daly, Melissa Darcy, Eddie Kendrick, Pink Ticket 601-605, Miles Elvis and Pink Ticket 491-495, Libby Beary, Maria Costigan and Paddy O’Brien, so contact Emma on 085 1624359. The total raised so far is €2,600 and counting as there are cards and more to collect. A fantastic result for a fantastic night, well done to all involved. The Caplice Clan enjoying the night CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The results of the 25 card Game held on Friday 16th October were; 1st with 11 games, Paschal O'Dwyer & Michael Tobin. 2nd with 10 Games, Willie O'Donnell & Bridget Condon, Tim Fitzgerald & Maurice Condon, Sadie Caplice & Chi-Chi Caplice. Lucky Table; Tom Burke & Mary Fitzgerald, Paddy Holleran & Bob Condon. Raffle; Kate Hallinan, Tom Burke. The next game will be on Friday 23rd October at 8 pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy this gentle diversion and join us for light refreshments later. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th November 2009, at 2.30 pm in the Catharine McAuley room, Cahir. Agenda will be Election of Committee and Officers, Reports from Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. All nominations and motions to be given to Secretary 7 days before the Meeting. Arrangements for the trip to Punchestown Racecourse On Wednesday 28th October have been finalised, the coach will leave Cahir at 9 45am. The departure point is The Cahir Day Care Centre, car parking will be available for all travelling on this popular excursion. Why not join Cahir Active Retirement each week at the Duneske Leisure Centre and enjoy our keep fit course. We meet at 11 00am each Thursday morning. Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by Phone on 052 74 441892. CAHIR DAY CARE CENTRE. John Clarke called into the centre last week and enjoyed an hour or so taking in the pleasant atmosphere and enjoying the warmth and friendship of the members. The Jewellery Course is nearing completion and the results are a collection of beautiful exhibits. Needless to say all are delighted with the fruits of their industries. The ever popular card making course will recommence shortly and cards will be on sale in time for the Christmas rush. The annual Christmas party has been scheduled for the 8thDecember, further details will be revealed at a later date. Needless to say the Centre is running well in the capable hands of Lil Davis, all members of the staff, and Tom O Mahoney our driver. KILCOMMON CROSS? Cllr Seanie Lonergan submitted a motion at the February meeting of the South Tipperary County Council. Motion no.18 requested that the County Council look into the possibility of a roundabout or some other traffic plan at Kilcommon Cross, as the residents and motorists live in fear with the present situation. The Council answered that the application for funding had been approved under the 2009 Low Cost Safety Improvement Works Scheme and that the works will be carried out during the course of the year. Labour Cllr Seanie Lonergan thanks the County Council on behalf of the residents and motorists for honouring their promise and he along with everyone is very happy to see the works under way. CALENDAR FOR CRUMLIN Patsy Cunningham has sent me the following information; Hi all. At long last my calendar for 2010 for Crumlin Children’s Hospital is finished, and going to print next week. It should be on sale the start of November for €10. I'm hoping to have a launch night in Cahir, details later. Major thanks to New Age Photography in Cahir for the work, time and effort that was put into the calendar, it was unbelievable. In my opinion it's amazing and beautiful. I'm printing 3000 copies and all money raised goes directly to the hospital to help sick children. So don't buy a calendar till you see mine. Thanks to all the models and children who took part in this venture. Thanks Patsy and good luck with the Calendar. SCARBOROUGH TRIP Mike Manning sent this message to the group of people that travelled to Scarborough last week. “Just a quick note to say thank you so much to the group from Cahir who visited us in Scarborough last weekend. The pub had to get an emergency delivery of beer on Tuesday as they drank us dry. I have sent some photos to Tom at the Bell and I’m sure he will show them to all who travelled. We had the most fantastic weekend, a special thank you to Cllr Liam Ahern for coming to Scarborough and we hope to see you all again soon. From Mike, Ian, George and Alistair and all at The Spa pub.” OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS COUNCIL NOTES Calling all you young witches and goblins, skeletons and spookies! Don't forget Friday October 23rd next in Cahir House Hotel from 5pm to 7pm for the annual Primary School Halloween disco. The Parents Association of Our Lady of Mercy primary school are organising a disco in aid of school funds for all primary school children. Under 7's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, refreshments will be available to buy and the entrance fee is €5 per child or €10 per family. We will have lots of spot prizes for all the boys and girls who come in fancy dress so get your costumes ready and try and make Mum and Dad dress up as well!! IRWINS YARD Mind at Risk, the popular band that play regularly in Irwins Yard are releasing their Debut CD on the 8th November. The CD is getting some serious airplay on radio stations at the moment and Irwins Yard will be hosting their CD Launch. The band will be playing live on Bank Holiday Sunday 25th October from 6.30pm followed by one of the resident DJs till late. A fabulous evening of live entertainment is promised. Check out the Yards new lunch menu too, the food is delicious, there is plenty of choice from soup and sandwiches, to all day breakfasts, or tasty home cooked dinners and the prices are very affordable too. Try the Bangers and Mash, very tasty! CASHEL AMNESTY Cashel Amnesty International will hold their Annual Table Quiz on Thursday 29th October at 9 pm in The Brian Boru, Main St Cashel. Table of four; €28. Please come and support us, usual Spot and Cash Prizes on the night. PREMIER HARRIERS SPONSORED RIDE Premier Harriers Sponsored Ride will take place on 25th October 2009 starting and finishing in New Inn. Great progress has been made on the course for all of those taking part on horseback. Auction Items are still coming in. Raffle tickets are selling well. Your support on the day / night greatly appreciated. All proceeds of this event going to Clonmel Cancer Care, Cashel & Cahir Day Care Centres and local charities. Congratulations to William & Susan Carrigan on the arrival of Baby Robert. Best wishes on a speedy recovery to Michael Moore. JEWELLERY DESIGN WORKSHOP This one day workshop with award winning tutor Celine Flynn, includes an introduction and general overview of beads and findings needed for jewellery making. The workshop will consider recycling jewellery into an original design and will provide an overview of what gems and findings go well together, complimenting colours, and what types of jewellery, suit individuals. It will provide you with a handmade necklace, bracelet and earrings that you personally design and create for any occasion. There will be a fee of €10 per person to cover the cost of the materials. The course will take place in the Craft Granary in Cahir on Saturday 14th November from 10.30am - 5pm. Age 13 to 20 years. Admission €10. To book call 052 7443873. NEWS FROM COLAISTE DUN IASCAIGH VEC Honours Achievement Four students from Colaiste Dun Iascaigh were among those to receive awards at the annual VEC Awards ceremony held in Clonmel on Friday last. Claire Keating received the award for Best Leaving Cert. Claire was always a talented and hugely determined student. Her wonderful results are a testament to both her ability and her hard work. Claire is now studying Veterinary Medicine in U.C.D. Aine O’Brien was a worthy recipient of the Personal Achievement award, for her determination, courage and fortitude during her time as a student in the college. Aine showed great aptitude in her academic career, and her refusal to allow give anything less than her best won her widespread admiration. Her cheerful, responsible and positive outlook was exceptional. Aine is now studying Social Science in U.C.C. Joint winners of the Sports Award were Samantha Lambert and Michael Hickey. Samantha won regional basketball titles in the college in 2006 and 2008, a Munster Intermediate Camogie title in 2008 and numerous titles in football. She captained the college’s senior football team in 2008, winning the Munster title and losing out to an excellent Castlebar side in the All-Ireland final. Samantha has also played on the Tipperary ladies team, and is now studying in U.C.C. Michael Hickey the college with distinction in soccer, hurling and in Gaelic football. He captained the college’s senior boys football team in 2008, leading them to All-Ireland victory. Michael also represented Tipperary in Minor football (2007 and 2008) and in soccer. He is now a student in Mary I., Limerick. Retirement The VEC also paid tribute to retiring teachers Mr. Paul Butler and Ms. Josephine Casey for their huge contributions to Colaiste Dun Iascaigh. As Deputy Principal and as Acting Principal Paul’s professionalism, managerial skills and dedication to his role were clear for all to see. Josephine was an inspirational teacher. Her enthusiasm and warmth of personality made her the heartbeat of the college. We wish both the very best for their retirements. Mid-term tests The college will close for mid-term from October 26th and will re-open on Monday November 2nd. Mid-term tests will be held on November 2nd-5th for third and sixth year students TABLE QUIZ A table quiz has been organised in aid of St Teresa’s Hospital, Clogheen. It will take place in the Glenview Lounge, Goatenbridge on this Friday 23rd October, 2009 at 9pm sharp. Tables of 4 are €20. Your support for this very worthy cause would be much appreciated. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner last week and the numbers drawn were 5, 6, 8 and 10. The draw witnessed by: Kitty Saunders. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Bridget McGrath, Woodview, Cahir, Gerard O’Donovan, Sommerville Close, Cahir, Caroline Sullivan, Kilcommon, Cahir, Liam & Hilary Tarrant, Knockmorris, Cahir and Dermot O’Connor Cahir Abbey Upper, Cahir. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at 12 noon. The Jackpot will be €4,000. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES The winning ways of our U12 team eventually came to an end last Saturday at the county camogie grounds in The Ragg. It was the final of the U12 A League and our opponents were Burges. This was a great game of camogie and we were very unlucky not to come out victorious but when the team plays to the best of their ability, there is nothing to be ashamed of. And indeed Cahir gave of their all in this encounter. We opened the score with a superb goal from a free which was taken with precession and accuracy by the multi talented Ashling Moloney. She has to be one of the players of the future to look out for and we know we are blessed to have her on our panel. Positioned at centre back you are likely to find her at any part of the back line, working into mid field and bringing the sliothar into the forward line. Our next score came from a point from play by Roisin Howard. Now Roisin's prowess has become known far and wide within the county so much so that the opposition had not one but two players following her every movement around the pitch. Even so she still out foxed and frustrated them on many occasions scoring two lovely points from play. Aoife Corcoran also had a great influence on the game with her speed and tenacity a great factor in her play. Katie Farrell at mid field worked tirelessly, while Roisin O Donnell took a lovely score from play in the second half. Keely Halpin our goalie brought off some lovely saves and her puckouts were reaching far into the center of the field. Carl Casey along with her back line of Siobhan Lonergan and Kirsty Arbuckle were battling hard against a strong full forward line while Grainne Quirke and Roisin Costigan kept their markers well out in the half back line. Eadaionn O Gorman was unlucky on numerous occasions not to get her full strength behind the sliothar in the full forward position while Aoife Collins and Jessica West have shown great improvement over the last few games. The youngest player on the field Eileen Flannery is showing great promise for the future while the introduced Dervla Buckley had a powerful shot at the goal which just went wide of the target. Just losing the battle by one point, our soldiers came off the field weary and exhausted after a tremendous tussle with Burges. As always behind every good team there is a great manager - Mary Howard along with Jane O Gorman, Martin Halpin, Anthony Corcoran, Marie Casey and Michael Lonergan can take a bow at having achieved such success with this young team. Well done to all concerned. Panel: K Halpin, S Lonergan, C Casey, K Arbuckle, G Quirke, A Moloney, R Costigan, A Corcoran, K Farrell, E Flannery, R Howard, R O Donnell, J West, E O Gorman, A Collins, L Casey, D Buckley, E O Donnell, S Burke, J Coffey, A Keating, N Costello, R McCarthy. THE WITCHES OF CAHIR CASTLE The staff at Cahir Castle will present a short play for children aged 3-9 years on Sunday 24th October at 3pm. The play was written by Anne Kennedy. The usual admission and arrangements apply. Sounds like it will be an entertaining afternoon for all, so why not bring your little ones along. COISCEIM EILE & LOKOMAT The Skydive due to take place on Sunday 18th October has been rescheduled to take place on the 1st November. This is due to unforeseen circumstances. The Skydive has been organised by SkydiveIreland in association with Coisceim Eile. Coisceim Eile is a charity founded to fund the installation of a lokomat machine in Patrickswell, Limerick. The cost of this machine is €300,000 of which €150,000 is already raised. The Lokomat is used by sufferers of spinal injury to help improve over-ground walking function. Please help to raise more funds for this vital machine by sponsoring Emma Clapham and Deirdre O’Brien from Morrisons Pharmacy and also Colm O’Donnell who will be participating in the Skydive. For more information please contact Emma on 086 082 8575. COMMUNITIES AGAINST CUTS A March will take place on Thursday 5th November at 12 noon, from the Mechanics Institute, Pery Square in Limerick. This has been organised by Communities in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary through SIPTU and IMPACT. The Reason, the Government want to cut community funding in a range of areas such as; Homework Clubs, Active Age Clubs, Community Employment, Community Development Projects, Jobs Initiative, Youth Projects, Drugs Projects, Summer Camps, Women’s Support, Family Resource Centres, Traveller Projects, Disability Supports, Scholarship Schemes, Volunteering, Community Centres and much more. So if you want to take to the streets and support the communities mentioned and to say Hands Off Our Communities, you know where to go! CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET The Country Market takes place every Friday morning in Cahir Community Hall from 9-11am. There are tables full of all manner of home baked goodies from breads, pies, cakes, buns and biscuits plus a range of handmade gifts, cards, jewellery. There are fresh eggs and honey and of course the usual wonderful display of fresh garden vegetables. The Market now also has a full range of winter bedding plants available with winter pansies, cyclamen, violas and alpines among others on display. Call in and get some local fresh produce and a lovely cup of tea! CAHIR PARK AFC Chris and Sean would like to welcome the Burncourt Team back to Cahir Park for a match on Saturday 24th October. They will play against the U9’s and U10’s (Chris and Sean’s Group) at 12 noon. Please can players be there at 11.30am. CONGRATULATIONS To Brian Boru’s Ladies Football Club who won the Munster Football Championships last week. Well done to the team To Jennifer Grant who was nominated for the All Star Ladies Footballer of the Year. Well done Jennifer. To Sharon McLoughlin and Steven Grant on the Christening of their baby daughter Cara in Ballylooby Church last Saturday. They and their families would like to thank all who came bearing gifts, Liam Enright for the lovely food, Tom and Marie Carroll of the Hill Bar for looking after everyone so well and the band All Rights Reserved who entertained everyone for the night. Thanks for a lovely evening. To Keith Edwards who celebrated his 50th birthday in style in the Gatehouse last Sunday, from Terri, Shane, your family and many friends. QUOTE OF THE WEEK Generosity is giving more than you can and pride is taking less than you need. Kahlil Gibran 1883-1931. 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, because that is when I do the notes. Thank you.