CAHIR NOTES 17TH FEBRUARY 2010 ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE It is great news indeed to hear that this year Cahir will once again have a St. Patricks Day Parade. Who could forget last year’s parade, when the sun was shining and the streets were packed with people enjoying the very colourful and successful event. This year’s parade is already shaping up to be another success with several groups already on board to participate. The Scouts, Majorettes, Ceoltas and VTOS Groups are just a few. There will also be Arts and Crafts Displays, like an old apple press and butter churn and face painting on the square on the day. Of course everyone is welcome to take part from Community Groups to Local businesses and the more the better. This year everyone is being asked to fill in an entry form for contact names and numbers etc., and will be asked to give €20 per group (no matter how many people are in the group) to meet the cost of insurance for the day, which is essential when organising any event. Entry forms will be available by the end of this week from The Enterprise Centre and must be returned by 10th March (once again to the Enterprise Centre) to allow time to organise the order of participants in the Parade. The Parade will start at Woodview, continue down Abbey Street, on up Castle Street and finish in the Square. Each group will be contacted prior to the event to advise them of their place in the Parade. Any other instructions will be given closer to the day. So watch this page for more details and meanwhile try to get your group/organisation/business on board. Let’s see if we can make this year’s Parade even better than last year’s, it’s up to you. Then all we need is a bit of spring sunshine to make the day. CAHIR TIDY TOWNS & ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE Cahir Tidy Towns & Enhancement Committee is a subcommittee of Cahir Development Association and is chaired by Andy Moloney. There have been many people involved over the years in keeping Tidy Towns alive but the past few years have seen the marks reach new heights. The Chairman has credited this to a 5 year plan in 2007 to landscape the towns approach roads and the provision of planted tubs and hanging baskets around the town centre. This was drawn up in conjunction with South Tipp Co Co, Grangemore Landscapes and was in conjunction with Cahir Development Association. Since their new found success in winning the Category D of the South Tipp Environmental Awards for small towns, the committee engaged in talks with other towns of similar size and found that if the Town of Cahir was serious about Tidy Towns it would have to have a town plan. With that in mind, the committee acquired the services of Frank Donaldson Consultants to draw up a plan. This is the same agency that drew up the 3 year plan that helped Emly to achieve their goal in 2009 and win the overall National Prize. This could not have been done without the financial assistance of the South Tipperary Development Board who realise that by promoting such a venture there will be benefits for both Trade and Tourism and the overall development of Cahir.                                    Cahir Tidy Towns Committee receive Category 9 in Tidy Towns Awards Andy Moloney states that while we have the backing of the Town Engineer and many of the Estates and Schools we still need better participation of Traders and Residents in other areas. This 3 year plan that is at a draft stage can be viewed at the Enterprise Centre. There are many recommendations by the consultants and all areas of the town have been accessed. The report that was drawn up is often quite critical and also often not what we would like to read about the condition of some areas of our town, estates and businesses. However, Frank Donaldson has provided a frank, independent report and to progress any further we really must accept and act on what he has reported. The recent meeting was attended by Marie Phelan (Environmental Officer) Ann Ryan, Cahir Town Liaison Officer and Hilary Tarrant (Tipperary Volunteer Agency). Marie Phelan presented a Hamper and Cheque to the Cahir Tidy Towns Group as their winnings in Category D of the 2009 Environmental Awards. There will be a another meeting once Frank Donaldson reports back with his final Draft and suggestions and additions can still be made to ann.ryan@southtippcoco.ie CAHIR LOCAL AREA PLAN (LAP) This is a reminder to anyone interested in making a submission to the Cahir Local Area Plan that is being drawn up at the moment that the closing date for submissions is Friday 19th February. He is urging people to log onto the council web site and open the link on Cahir LAP and make a submission before Friday. The planning issues for comment are Vision, Community & Social, Housing, Recreation & Amenity, Employment, Tourism, Retailing & Commercial, Environment & History, Infrastructure, Communication &Electricity/Energy Generation and Sustainability. Tidy Towns Chairman Andy Moloney says that submissions should be made to Tom O’Dwyer, Cahir LAP Review, County Hall, Clonmel before midnight on 19th February. The plan is available at the Enterprise Centre in Cahir and can be taken away for reviewing. You can then make your suggestions or recommendations and be involved in the plans that are at present being drawn up for your town. Also you could ring Ann Ryan on 087 948 3061 with same or email her on ann.ryan@southtippcoco.ie LIONS CLUB THEATRE DINNER This year the Lions Club have chosen to show a wonderful play by local author Paddy Walsh.. It will be presented the highly thought of Fr. Mathew Players from New Inn. It was staged in New Inn last weekend and has already received much praise. Here is an extract about the play from a National Daily newspaper dated 6th February 1965. “No Home Tomorrow” is the story of an old cobbler in a small town enamoured of a pet rabbit which supplies him and his churful companion Crowdle Coen with an absorbing interest. Other more malign influences are also at work on the old man however in the person of a vindictive niece-in-law who wants to get him out of the shop. The whole question of what happens to the unwanted old man is the great point of the play- a question very much for discussion at the present time. It is discussed in “No Home Tomorrow” with great humour, compassion and understanding by the young author from Cahir.” When the play was originally presented by Cahir Dramatic Society in 1963, it was an immediate success both in its home town and at festivals, where it won an astonishing number of 12 awards at Charleville, Limerick, Wexford and Tipperary too. The much acclaimed play will take place in Cahir House Hotel on Saturday 20th February at 8pm with a Dinner and on Sunday 21st February without a meal. Tickets are available from reception at Cahir House Hotel. It will cost €30 for the Dinner Theatre on the 20th and €10 for just the play on 21st. Good luck to all and well done to Paddy, I really hope I can be there. Collette O'Dwyer, David Walsh and Alice Ward with the Cheque for CARE raised on New Years Eve by Cahir House Hotel by holding the Casino Royale night NEW YEAR’S CASINO ROYALE NIGHT On New Year’s Eve last a special Casino Royale 007 night took place in Cahir House Hotel in aid of C.A.R.E. (Cancer aftercare, relaxation and energy). This is a support group for people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families or indeed anyone affected by cancer. On behalf of C.A.R.E, Alice Ward would like to thank Cahir House Hotel, Colette, David and Robert for hosting the very popular and successful event. Also the staff for the wonderful service and food served on the night. Thank you also to all who attended the event and made donations, to Golden Sounds, the band that entertained all the guests and provided DJ services too. Now that all the counting has been done and all donations received, the final figure comes to an amazing €2,035. Well done to all involved. If you would like to give a donation or avail of the services provided by C.A.R.E. the Centre is located in 14 Wellington St, Clonmel. It is open from 9am-2pm from Monday to Friday. The phone number is 052 6182667. WEDDING FAYRE EXTRAVAGANZA Cahir House Hotel will host their annual Wedding Fayre on Sunday 28th February 2010 from 2-6pm. There will be over 20 exhibitors on the day. The very special guest is Franc, who is probably the most famous wedding planner of all. So why not call in and meet the professionals and find out all you need to know to plan your special day and maybe meet the famous Franc too. SOUTH TIPPERARY HOSPICE MOVEMENT An “End of Winter” fundraising morning will be held on Saturday February 20th in the Parish Rooms (beside the Church) from 10.30am until 2pm. We will have coffee, tea, hot chocolate, scones, lovely homemade soups and breads with all donations received going to South Tipperary Hospice Movement. Your support will be greatly appreciated for this very worthy cause. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION UPDATE C.D.A would like to announce that deposits/monies can now be handed into The Enterprise Centre and put towards the cost of travelling for any local people who wish to take part in the trip to Scarborough that is due to take place on 10/10/2010 over a 3day weekend. Any money paid will be refunded at time of booking should anyone decide that they cannot travel at that time. It is important that we get the names in over the next few weeks so that travel arrangements/enquiries can be made. This is a great way to spread the cost of travelling, so just leave your name and what you can afford each week into the Enterprise Centre in Cahir. I’m definitely on board, Scarborough and its people are really welcoming. CAHIR WINNER OF PARIS RUGBY TRIP Gerry Duffy of Lissava, Cahir was the winner of the RTE TV Sport phone–in competition for a trip for two to Paris for the France -Ireland Six Nations rugby match last weekend. He was accompanied on the trip by his son Ian. The trip included flights, 2 nights in a 4 star hotel, match tickets, and €1,000 spending money. Well done to you Gerry. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner of draw on the 10th February, 2010. The numbers drawn were 6, 14, 17 and 18. The draw was witnessed by Joan Loughman. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Eileen Murphy, Reiska Rd, Cahir, Mrs Jo Doyle, Clonmel Rd, Cahir, Christy Griffin, 57 Beechpark, Cahir, Martin Quinlan, Kilcommon, Cahir and Marian Hally, Kilmalogue, Cahir The next draw will take place on Wednesday the 17th February 2010 at 12 noon The Jackpot will be €1,450. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CAHIR PARK AFC As part of the Centenary celebrations, Cahir Park Soccer Club will host be a pre season match between Waterford United and Cork City at Cahir Park on Saturday the 27th February at 2.30pm. This is one of the series of events that will take place during 2010 in celebration of the Centenary year. Car parking marshals will be on duty on the day. This is bound to be an exciting event and not one to be missed. IRWIN’S YARD On Sunday 21st February the by now legendary Johnny B & the Boogie Band will be rocking the night away in Irwin’s Yard from 6.30pm. This promises nonstop music night to keep the recession Blues away. The band will be launching a new CD very soon, so watch this space for details. CAHIR FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB The club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday 24th February at 8pm in Cahir House Hotel. Susan Reddin will give a talk on Fragrance on the night. All welcome to attend. CAHIR YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE Cahir Youth Club are very pleased to announce that they have been short-listed for the AIB Better Ireland Programme, voting takes place from 15th February - 15th March 2010. To vote by text - Text CAHIR followed by a space, followed by B to 51303 or to vote online - click on www.betterireland.ie, select the Cahir branch and choose your group. We hope that as many people as possible will help us by texting or voting online as all prize money will be used to buy computers, a home cinema system and Wii consoles to be used for all the young people in Cahir and surrounding areas at the new Cahir Resource Centre. If any local youths are bored during the midterm break – and would like to meet friends - why not come along and check us out Friday night 7.30 - 9pm  for both junior and senior clubs, all catered for in our brilliant new building at Church Street (behind VEC building) in Cahir. It really is a beautiful centre for youths to chill out. CAHIR BABY/TODDLER GROUP We have been back in full swing since early January and are delighted to see some new faces. So please come along and join us. We meet each Thursday morning in the Community Hall, Church St., Cahir. We would like to remind parents that we are closed on Thursday 18th February due to the midterm break. BRIDGE NOTES? Beginners Bridge Lessons If you are interested in playing Bridge please phone 087 6318375 or 086 3130898. Tuesday Night Bridge Results 2/2/10 1st Kay Fox and Aine Burke. 2nd Catherine Kiely and John Carrigan. 3rd Eamonn Murphy and John Roycroft. ROSS PHARMACY I called in to see Beatrice and Hilda in Ross Pharmacy last Monday and was treated to a lovely facial done with Freeze 24-7 Age-less Skincare Products. This is a beautiful range produced by the same makers as Skincode, probably one of my favourite skincare ranges. Freeze 24-7 products incorporate cutting edge technology which works to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other common signs of aging upon application and it absolutely did, and immediately too! This is not a cheap range, but let’s face it (excuse the pun) no good skincare range is. However, it seems we are back to the putting items away and paying an affordable amount towards them each week times and Beatrice assures me that this is the case with all their products. I also had threading done to tidy up my eyebrows and as I had never had it done before, I was delighted to discover that it was quick, painless and I had little or no redness afterwards and most importantly, I could actually go out in public without embarrassment (usually I have to wear dark glasses or a hat). Why not pop into Ross Pharmacy and check out the New Freeze 24-7 range, along with all the other old favourites. POULMUCKA SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB The Poulmucka Sports & Social Club will be taking their walk to the Nire Lakes (Weather Permitting) on Sunday next the 21st February. Meeting in Poulmucka at 12.30pm sharp and please remember suitable footwear should be worn. In the event of poor weather at the weekend, please ring before travelling in case there is a change of plans. This should be a good workout following the Charity darts for Haiti in Poulmucka on Saturday 20th February. This is a worthy cause and a chance to help the less well off following their disaster. This is a fun Darts night and will start at 9.45pm sharp. Subscriptions for the Trip to Scarborough are been taken at the moment and those intending to travel should give their names as soon as possible. DUHILL DRAMATIC SOCIETY Presents “It Runs in The Family” for the Haiti Disaster Fund. Duhill Dramatic Society is staging their wonderfully entertaining “It Runs in The Family” written by Ray Cooney and directed by Michael Pollard. It will take place in St Pauls Community Centre, Clogheen on Saturday 20th February starting at 8.15pm. It is said to be one of the funniest plays performed in this area for many years. Tickets can be purchased at Vee Valley Fruit and Veg Shop, Clogheen and also in Clogheen Post Office, by ringing 087 7984929 or also from any committee member. Please support this fundraiser and enjoy the laugh and don’t forget all proceeds will go to the Haiti Disaster Fund. Tickets cost €10. OUR LADY OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL Our Lady of Mercy win the U11 B Football final. On a cold foggy morning in Duneske, Our Lady of Mercy took on Ballyporeen in the U11B Football final. The game began in a haze of fog, with both sides starting strongly. Dervla Buckley and Rachel O’Donnell were doing a good job at midfield while Andrea O’Donnell and Emily O’Donovan in the forwards were very impressive. The half time score was 3-1 to 1-1 in favour of Cahir. The second half began with the sun eventually shining through and Ballyporeen had found another gear and before we knew it the gap was down to 2 points. Emma Quirke and Orla Cashman were working hard in the back line and did very well clearing the ball time and time again. Tori Downey replaced Emily in the forwards and fought for every ball. Our player of the day had to be Lauren Noonan in goal where she saved us on many occasions, sometimes from point blank range and because of those saves we held on for a 2 point victory on a score line of 4-2 to 3-3. The rest of our panel Lauren Fitzgerald, Katie Noonan and Chantelle Pyke all played their part during the year. Thanks to Ballyporeen for an excellent, exciting game that could have went either way. Well done to all. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES? Membership is now due and it is very important that all club members pay their subscriptions as soon as possible in order for us to ensure every player is covered by insurance and available to play for the club. Membership for 2010 is as follows: Up to and including U16 - €15. Over 16 and Adults: €20. DEBATING CLEAN SWEEP FOR ROCKWELL Rockwell College claimed victory in the recent final of the Munster Schools’ Debating competition in fine fashion, claiming first and second place. The Final, which took place in UCC on Saturday February 6th, was also contested by teams from CBC Cork and Ard Scoil na mBraithaire, Clonmel. It was the first time that Rockwell has won the final of this competition, which started last October with seventy teams from across Munster. The winning team, Lennard Lowe and Jack Moloney successfully opposed the motion “That this house believes neutrality is immoral”, while the runners-up, Eva Cummins and Jack Jeffries, proposed the same motion. Simon Covney, TD, was the guest Chairman for the event. The winners will now progress directly to the All Ireland competition while the runners up will have an opportunity to compete for a place in that final against the runners up from Leinster and Connaught. Congratulations go to the teams and also to coach Ms Audrey O’Bryne. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Robert Scanell (one of the Owner/Directors of Cahir House Hotel) and Rosanna Gannon who were married on the 6th February 2010. Best wishes to you both from your families and friends. Congratulations also to Ricky Whitney from Cahir who has been picked to play for the Under 17’s East Munster Rugby Team. Ricky currently plays for Kilfeakle Club. Congratulations also to Ian Kelly and Sean Compton who were also picked for the team. Also, good luck to them when they play their second match in Kilfeakle on 20th February. WEEKLY QUOTE Bills travel through the post twice as fast as cheques. Anonymous 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.