CAHIR NOTES 6th JANUARY 2010. 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF OLDER PERSONS PARTY Cahir Garda District would like to extend the following invitation to all Older Persons in the Cahir Garda District Area. Dear Older Person, You are cordially invited to an Older Persons Party that will take place at Cahir House Hotel on Friday 15th of January, 2010 at 5pm. At 5.00pm Refreshments will served and Spot Prizes Raffled. There will also be Music, Dancing, Story Telling and plenty of Laughter. The Band will finish around 10.30pm. Neighbours/ Family who bring an older person to this party are also invited to stay and enjoy the evening if they wish to do so. If you require transport to this event, please ring Cahir Garda Station on 052 74 45630 and ask the Garda to leave your Name/Address/Phone No for the information of the committee. We will try to arrange Transport for you between 4pm and 4.45pm on the evening of Friday the 15th of January 2010. We look forward to seeing you there. This will be the 10th Year that Cahir Gardai, Cahir Community Alerts and Neighbourhood Watches have been holding this increasingly popular event. It takes place in Cahir House Hotel with the support of the Transition Year Students from Colaiste Dun Iascaigh and other community Groups like the I.CA, Meals on Wheels, Cahir Country Markets and other voluntary groups. In 2000 over a hundred people attended. Last year over 350 people attended. I was there last year and it was indeed a fantastic night. DUNESKE NEWS Happy New Year to all. To make it healthier and shed those unwanted extra pounds, why not make an appointment with an instructor at Duneske Leisure Centre and get a programme tailored to your every need. Classes will resume Monday 11th January 2010 and remember pre-booking classes is a necessity. Please note some changes have been made to class time-table. Monday 18th January 2010 sees the return of a morning Pilate’s class with instructor Eimear and this course will run for 8 weeks. For further details on any of the above, please contact Duneske on 052 74 45517. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner of draw on the 23rd December. The numbers drawn were 8, 11, 13 and 20. The draw was witnessed by Mary Lonergan. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Willie Magner, Mountain Road, Cahir, Brenda Long, Barnora Crescent, Cahir, Con O’Brien, Clonmore, Cahir, Teresa Kelly, Birchdale, Cahir and John & Caroline Duggan, Avondale Court, Cahir. The next draw will take place on Wednesday the 6th January 2010 at 12 noon The Jackpot will be €1,300. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET The folks at the market would like to send New Year wishes to all their loyal customers. Available at Cahir Country Market are handmade home crafts, aprons, cards, gifts, accessories; jewellery and Franchesca’s Calendars for 2010, as well as homemade breads, pies, cakes, scones, buns and biscuits. Also available are fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh and dried flowers and winter bedding plants and beautiful pots can be filled to order too. Don’t forget, you can also sit down and enjoy a lovely friendly cup of tea! The market starts at 9am and finishes at 11am, every Friday morning in the Community Hall in Cahir. Cahir Country Market hosted its Annual Hospice Morning on Friday 4th December last. All proceeds were in aid of South Tipperary Hospice. The support from the local community was brilliant as usual and is greatly appreciated. They are pleased to announce that the total amount raised was €6,370, a fantastic amount which will be well used. Well done to all involved. Cahir Country Market will reopen for the New Year on Friday 8th January. BACK TO SCHOOL Cahir Boys National School, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School and Colaiste Dun Iascaigh will all reopen again for all students on Thursday 7th January 2010. I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas break.   Cahir Boys School  3rd Class Christmas Play   Our Lady of Mercy Primary School's 4th Class Christmas Play CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Note! The next game will take place on Friday 8th January 8 pm in The Catharine McAuley Room. Thank you to all for supporting our ever popular card game. Cahir Active Retirement Association Committee would like to wish all our member’s a safe, rewarding New Year. Monthly Meeting Postponed! The meeting that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 6th January 2010 has now been postponed until Wednesday 3rd February, due to the bad weather. Please have your list of suggestions ready for this next monthly meeting on Wednesday 3rd February 2010. This list will facilitate the committee to plan activities early, for this year. It is also that time of the year to renew membership of The Retirement Association. This is our organisation and it is we, the club and individual members who are Active Retirement Ireland. We must take pride in and ownership of our organisation, and make it do what we want it to and be fully reflective of our aspirations. Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary on cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by phone on 052 74 441892 POULMUCKA SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB   The club hopes to run a trip to the Scarborough 10k road race on 10/10/2010. This trip is open to anyone wanting to travel and deposits will be taken weekly to ease the burden of payment. The trip will be over a weekend and will include a 3 night stay (depending on Flights etc.) Generally, flights, travel and accommodation will be around €200. The Treasurer Tom Walsh will take the deposits weekly or monies can be left at the Bar for collection. Receipts will be issued and if there is overpayments made these will be refunded before the trip. Some athletes will run in the Scarborough Race while other attractions in the area are Heartbeat (TV programme), Whitby (Home to Captain Cook), York Races Sprint Trophy that weekend (45 min train journey). Scarborough Bike Races and many more. Anyone interested in travelling should give deposits to Tom or leave names at Moloney’s Bar ASAP.   Don’t Forget, 10th October 2010, give your weekly deposit today.     CAHIR PARK AFC   (Centenary  -  1910 - 2010) A large crowd gathered for the Cahir Park AFC Centenary celebrations on the very cold morning of the 1st January 2010. The Cahir Park AFC Committee and many past and present players were also present. Pro for Cahir Park Committee, Cllr. Seanie Lonergan started proceedings then called on guest of honour, Tom Kelly, the oldest surviving past player to unveil the Centenary Plaque. Tom played for Cahir Park in 1948-1949 football season. Cllr. Liam Ahearne, Chairman of the County Council spoke of the importance of this historic occasion and thanked those who came to the event. Chairman of Cahir Park, Billy Purtill and Micheal Halpin representing the Southern and District League also spoke briefly. Fr. Patrick Cullen blessed the proceedings and all who attended. The Cahir Park AFC Committee with Chairman of South Tipperary County Council  The Park was founded in 1910 and due to continuous dedicated Committees has been going strong for all of its 100 years. On the Committee at the moment are; Chairman, Billy Purtill, Vice Chairman, Packie Halley, Treasurer, Julie McGuire, Secretary, Ger Halley, Pro, Cllr. Seanie Lonergan, Jim Buckley, Keith Edwards, Liam Butler, Jim Halpin, Colm Lonergan, Chris Richards, Davey Fitzgerald, Paul Conway, Packie O’Dwyer, Vinnie Conran, Hughie O’Donoghue and Kenny Burke. The very important job of looking after the club grounds is down to the energetic Eamon Elliot, Joe Halley, Brendan Cowan and Tom Darcy. Shane Long with the Junior Team Last year was a very busy year for Cahir Park AFC. Shane Long, who plays for Reading FC and also the Republic of Ireland came to the Park for a visit in January 09, he has played in Cahir Park many times and always enjoyed his time there. He wished the Club well in their Centenary Year. The launch of the Cahir Park Official Website took place on 20th March 09 (www.cahirparkafc.ie). Also in March of last year there were some special visitors to Cahir Park. John Delaney FAI CEO brought none other than Packie Bonner and Ray Houghton, ex Republic of Ireland Football players to the Park for a tour. They were very impressed and promised a return visit during the Centenary year. Club Chairman Billy Purtill with John Delaney CEO FAI and Anthony O'Gorman at the turnoing of the sod The new Clubhouse is now almost finished and will be officially opened on 15th May this year and it is a beautiful building. In May 09, John Delaney FAI CEO came to Cahir Park to turn the sod for the new clubhouse. Mr. Delaney expressed his pleasure at being invited to Cahir Park to perform what he called the honour of turning the sod for a new clubhouse in what is now one of the oldest football clubs in the country. He also spoke of the many times that he played in Cahir Park, when the pitch was full of lumps and bumps and commented on the overall very good conditions of the park and pitches now. He also wished Cahir Park AFC all the best for the parks centenary year. Club Chairman Billy Purtill with Sponsors Jason Maher and Jennifer Bailey Every month during the year there will be an event to celebrate the Clubs Centenary Year. In March, all players and members will take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cahir, followed by a Club photo outside the new clubhouse. On 14th April, the TIPP FM programme “Down your way” will be held in the new clubhouse. On May 15th the Official opening of the new Clubhouse will be performed by a guest of honour, yet to be announced. In September, John Finnerty of RTE will be the man with the red book at a “This is your Life” event which will feature many special guests. The centenary celebrations will culminate in a Ball and dinner dance on December the 4th. These are just some of the exciting events that are due to take place in the 100th year of Cahir Park Soccer Club. PRO of Cahir Park Committee Cllr Seanie Lonergan with guest of honour Tom Kelly unveiling the plaque There are 13 teams at present playing in Cahir Park, Junior A and B teams, a Women’s Team, Youth team, U16, U15, U14, U13, U13 Girls, U12, U11, U10 and Academy teams. Cahir Park AFC Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank their teams dedicated trainers and managers and players. They would also like to take this opportunity to thank their kind Sponsors, The River House, Murphy Fuels, Mr. Mister Menswear, Liam Butler, The Shamrock Lounge, The Gatehouse and South Tipperary Co Council for grants received. Lastly, they would like to thank Tom Kelly the guest of honour, ex players, and all who helped in any way with the club over the years and of course the people of Cahir for their continued support of Cahir Park AFC. Packie Bonner, John Delaney FAI CEO and Ray Houghton with Cahir Park AFC Committee members LOST DOG!!! Our beloved dog - Bear - a young Rottweiler x Black Lab has gone missing since last Tuesday (29th Dec). She was on the farm in Tankerstown, Bansha, with my sister in law and vanished (presumed stolen). We have spoken to many neighbours, the Gardai, scoured the local roads and mountain paths & I have put posters up around Clonmel, Cahir, Bansha and Tipp but so far have had no word.   Could you please include her details on your website? I am attaching a poster with more info. She's microchipped and neutered. We're lost without her - any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Clare Fahey on 086 336 3664 CREDIT UNION DRAW To celebrate forty years since the foundation of Cahir Credit Union in 1969, a special member’s only draw for €1000 will take place every month until August 2010.The winners are randomly selected by computer. The last draw took place on 23rd December 09 and the winners were, 1st, winning €500, Richard Morrissey Junior, 2nd winning €300, Julie Tobin and 3rd winning €200, Sheila Hogan. Congratulations to all. The draw will take place on the last Wednesday of every month. So, good luck to all credit union members. FARMERS MARKET Cahir Farmers Market will reopen on Saturday 9th January, 2010, starting at 9am and finishing at 1pm. The Market extends their best wishes to all for 2010. Fresh herbs, vegetables, potatoes and award winning fruits and juices are in plentiful supply. Pat has great selection of fresh fish every week. Leo has a range of organic locally produced meat, David has free range eggs and there is also a wide choice of breads, cheeses, savoury foods and confectionary on offer. So pay them a visit and take your pick of their locally produced fresh produce. IRISH FLOOD APPEAL I’m sure many people have thought about the recent widespread flooding that caused thousands of people to lose their homes, livelihoods and vital services such as electricity and water supply at Christmastime. The Irish Red Cross urgently need your financial support to help those affected by this disaster. Please help them to provide emergency aid to those who have lost everything. Please give what you can today. For Credit Card and Standing Order Donations call 1850 50 70 70 or go online at www.redcross.ie. They also would be glad to accept Postal Donations via cheque/postal order/bank draft/cash to The Irish Red Cross, 16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. Thank you for your support. 2009 TIPPERARY PEACE AWARD The late US Senator Ted Kennedy and his sister Jean Kennedy Smith are to be honoured with the 2009 Tipperary Peace Award. The tribute recognises their work in the North and globally. Ted Kennedy, who died last August age 77 and Jean, 81, join a list of previous winners that includes Nelson Mandela, Bill Clinton and Sir Bob Geldof. Mrs Kennedy Smith will accept the award in Ballykisteen, Co. Tipperary, later this year. AFTERNOON TEA DANCING. One of the most successful hotels in Munster, Kilcoran Lodge Hotel which is now open under new ownership, launches a brand new attraction on Sunday 17th January next. Afternoon Tea Dancing will now to be a regular feature at the hotel, when patrons will be offered the opportunity to enjoy evening waltzes, quick steps, polkas and tangos with a delicious serving of freshly blended tea or coffee and homemade fruit cake.... just the job to pass a Sunday afternoon in one of the nicest hotels in the South East. We are also told that romance often blooms at these dances, with a number of relationships arising from a chance meeting on the dance floor. The well known musician Peter Burke, who continues to be one of the biggest attractions on the dancing scene all over Munster will provide the music on Sunday 17th January from 3.30pm to 6pm. Admission, which includes tea, coffee & homemade fruit cake is just €8.00 per person. For enquiries please call the Front Desk on 052 74 41288. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. Up to 100,000 households received a hamper from the St. Vincent de Paul Society this Christmas, that’s up 25 per cent on last year. Well done to them, they really do try to help as many people as they can. Try to visit your local St. Vincent de Paul shop every now and then, you would be surprised at what items are available to buy at very low prices. Furniture, quality clothes for adults and children, bedding, books, kitchenware and ornaments are just some of the things that are in store. By doing so you are contributing to this vital Charity. Don’t forget, you can also donate any of the above mentioned items to Vincent de Paul shops and recycle what you no longer need. PUNJAB KEBAB HOUSE. It’s very good to see an Indian Restaurant back in Cahir as I am very partial to Indian food. The new shop is in The Millrace on Abbey Street (where Bia Blasta used to be) and it only opened for business last week. I was there to order takeaway on the first day and very tasty it was too. They have an extensive menu with plenty of choice. There is a lovely range of traditional Indian cuisine, along with a choice of Kebabs, Wraps, Pizzas, Burgers and Chips. I noticed that they also cater well for vegetarians. Although at the moment there is only a Takeaway service, I have been informed that there will be a sit down service available shortly. Watch this space for details. Good Luck to them and welcome to Cahir too. CONDOLENCES Sincerest Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the late Vincent Walsh of Cahir who passed away last Saturday morning 2nd January. Vincent was a very interesting and knowledgeable gentleman; he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace. MRS QUINN’S RAFFLE. The winners of the annual Mrs Quinn’s Charity Shop Christmas Raffle are as follows; 1st Aisling Purtill, 2nd Eileen Murphy, 3rd Mary Fitzgerald, 4th Nellie Burke, 5th Mary McCarter, 6th Geraldine Byron, 7th Aine Roche, 8th Breda McGrath, 9th Mary Quinn, 10th Willie Dowling, 11th Mrs. Cross and 12th Joe O’Donovan. Congratulations to all and thank you for your continued support. THANK YOU Jake Grimson and his parents Franchesca and Paul would like to sincerely thank Joe Shine who came to the rescue late at night at Christmas to rush Jake to hospital, when he dislocated his knee at a party. Unfortunately, Joe had to let some customers down while he did this and they would also like to thank those people for their understanding and are sorry that they had to wait for Joe to come back from the hospital. Thanks again Joe, you are a good friend who definitely acted above and beyond the call of duty that night. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Teresa Sweeney and Joey on the birth of their baby daughter Casey, on St. Stevens Day. Best wishes from your family and friends. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday wishes to Richie Hyland who celebrates his birthday on the 8th January. With lots of love from Shannon, Tommy and Shane. Happy Birthday to Inese from €2 World in Cahir, who celebrated her birthday on 3rd January. Best wishes from your family and friends. A belated Happy Birthday to Ava Kennedy who was 3 years old on 30th December. With love from Mam, Dad, Nannies, Granddads, Aunts, Uncles, family and all your little friends. Hope you enjoyed your birthday party too. A belated Happy Birthday to Noel Sweeney, who also celebrated his birthday on 30th December. Best wishes from Lol, your family and many friends. QUOTE OF THE WEEK Don’t knock the weather. If it didn’t change every once in a while nine out of ten people couldn’t start a conversation. Kin Hubbard (1868-1930) READERS NEWS AND VIEWS I hope everyone enjoyed the New Year celebrations, I certainly did and I must say Thank you to the Hill Bar, their patrons and Pablo for the entertainment on the night. 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.