CAHIR NOTES 3RD MARCH  2010 C.D.A. CHELTENHAM FUNDRAISER I am delighted to announce that Cahir Development Association’s Cheltenham Festival Fundraiser has been given the go-ahead. It will take place for the 4 days of the Cheltenham Festival that takes place this year on 16th 17th 18th and 19th March and is definitely my favourite fundraiser of the year. The ticket price for the four days this year has been dropped to €30, for which you get to pick a horse from each of the first four races on each day of the Festival. Your choices need to be in before 1pm daily, and can be telephoned (phone numbers and email address will be printed on the tickets and will also be announced next week in these notes) or e-mailed to us. All you have to do is pick one horse for each of the first four races of each day. Points are awarded to all those that correctly pick out the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place winners in each race on each day. There will be a cash prize of €100 for the person with the highest points daily and at the end of this very exciting week, the person/group with the most accumulated points will receive a fantastic €1,000, the 2nd highest points winner will receive €300 and the 3rd highest points winner will receive €200. If, for any reason, you are not able to give us your daily choice before 1pm on the day, we will allocate the favourite to you. As usual, this fundraiser would not be possible without the help many volunteers, Helen Quirke, Manager of Cahir Business and Training Centre being the most important, without her expertise this important fundraiser simply would not happen. Also the wonderful ladies in the B&T Centre who will take in bets via phone and email during the four days of the Cheltenham Festival. Tickets are being printed as I write this and are available from the Business & Training Centre, members of the Management Committee of CDA and also from The Heritage and Dolan’s Supervalu from now on. This year we are asking that all ticket holders (if buying more than one ticket) would please use a different name on each ticket, as last year, tickets with the same name on more than one caused a bit of confusion. You will then have a ticket number, which is needed along with the name on the ticket when you send in your choices each day. Joe Walsh has kindly given CDA the use of the shop space behind the new Sky Shop and next to the Lazy Bean, for which we are truly grateful. I will be there from 11am to 2pm each day next week, starting on Monday 8th March, to get the place set up and to sell tickets. It’s a great spot to be in, as we all get the full benefit of the atmosphere that is created in ‘The Lazy Bean’ and from people around the town. In the “Office” on the square will be Helen Quirke, myself and Callum Taylor, who has very kindly volunteered to help for the 4 days (and yes, he is related and my nephew). Chairman of C.D.A, Patrick Caplice and Laura Donovan will also be at hand for cover where it’s needed. The funds from this entertaining week will go, once more, towards the Christmas Lights, so buy your ticket, get ready to place your bets and good luck to you all! David Walsh,  Franc and Ray McDonnell at the Wedding Fair held in Cahir House Hotel on Sunday 28th February CAHIR PLAY WOWS AUDIENCES  The Fr Mathew players of New Inn performed a play by Cahir man Paddy Walsh for the first time in 47 years last weekend. The play “No home tomorrow” was last performed in February 1963 in Cahir by the then Cahir Amateur Dramatic Society, and was brought back to life by producer Tom Fitzgerald. Set in the early 1960’s the play covered emotive issues which are still pertinent today. The cast put in a professional, authentic and flawless performance on each night in Cahir House Hotel, which was appreciated by the author Paddy Walsh and Bernie Boles who were both in the original cast in 1963. Paddy complimented the cast and the production team for their interpretation of his work. MC, Gerry Duffy thanked the Fr Matthew Players for giving of their time freely in not only performing the play but also in erecting and dismantling the set which was a credit to them. He added that the proceeds would go towards worthwhile Lions Club projects, and in particular the Senior Citizens annual holiday in May this year. Cahir Lions President Cllr. Seanie Lonergan also thanked the cast for their efforts and Paddy Walsh for allowing his play to be adapted by the Fr Matthew Players. He made a presentation of a large framed photo of the cast on the stage, set on canvas to the Fr. Matthew Players at the end of the Sunday night performance. Cahir & District Lions Club wish to thank Cahir House Hotel for providing the venue for both the Dinner Theatre on Saturday last and for the play on Sunday night. They wish also to thank the Fr Mathew players of New Inn for their commitment over the weekend and ensuring the success of the fundraising events. They wish to thank all the local sponsors of the raffles held there also. CAHIR LIONS CLUB The President of the Cahir and District Lions Club Cllr. Seanie Lonergan, would like to thank all those that contributed to the annual Church Gate Collection. Given the times that we live in, the response was very good. All monies will be dispersed to local charities. Seanie would like to remind the people that avail of the annual trip to apply only in writing, as he has to have written proof of intention to travel. This year the destination is Spanish Point in County Clare and there are only eighteen places in total allotted to the Cahir area. The Cahir Lions Club Committee, Seanie, Patsy, Jacqui, Tom, Liz and Gerry would like to thank the general public, all their sponsors and of course The Father Matthew Players for all their help in the past year. CAHIR PARK AFC CENTENARY CHALLENGE WATERFORD UNITED 3 SPORTING FINGAL 1 With a fine day dawning over a pristine Cahir Park pitch, the scene was set for an entertaining day’s football to mark the Centenary Challenge, another event in the calendar to mark 100 years junior football in Cahir. Both teams were lead on to the pitch by Connor Cotter of the current Park U11 squad and Megan Ward, from the girls U13 squad – descendants of those who previously wore the Park jersey with pride. First division United were first to press and had a couple of goal chances early, it wasn’t until the early part of the second half that the Dublin side began to take control and make any real inroads in the Blues’ rearguard. With American Chris Konopka, a former Kansas player in US Major League football signing for Waterford from Fingal, many on either side had the measure of each other from very early on. Waterford lead 1-0 at the break, scoring after 25 minutes – causing much discussion as luminaries from past and present in Cahir Park’s history took full advantage of the catering in the plush new club house that was opened for the day. The official opening will take place on 15th May this year. A cup of tea on the veranda now takes on a whole new meaning at the Park. What a credit to the committees from the last few years that such a fine building, fitting so neatly in the landscape, could come to fruition to add to the facilities in the club’s hundredth year. On the pitch the Fingal defence, marshalled by an impressive Lorcan Fitzgerald, soaked up a lot of pressure with ex-Cork City and Derry City player, the Conna Maradona, Liam Kearney always involved. Liam Buckley’s side got the equalizer when awarded a fortunate penalty-kick by ref Jim McKell when ex-Ireland international Glen Crowe tangled legs with Alan Carey 14 minutes into the second period. Cahirparkafc.com’s man of the match, Waterford right-back Alan Carey, scored a fabulous second goal at 78 minutes when he placed the ball to the right of Brendan Clarke in the Fingal goal after a neat interchange with one of his strike partners. There was still time for Stephen Henderson’s Suirsiders to turn the screw and add a third just before the final whistle to make it a happy day for them before the new season starts this coming Friday. To Waterford United and to FAI Cup holders Sporting Fingal, added to the bill at short notice – the thanks of Cahir Park AFC. Thank you, you made our celebrations just a bit more special. Waterford United (from): Chris Konopka, Josh Byrne, Alan Carey, Kevin Murray, John Kearney, Kevin Waters, Paul McCarthy, Gary Dunphy, Liam Kearney, Vinny Sullivan, Dave Grincell, William Kiely, Paul Carey, Gary Keane, Declan Woodgate, Seamus Long, Gareth Cambridge. Sporting Fingal: Brendan Clarke, Stephen Paisley, Lorcan Fitzgerald, Shane McFaul, Shaun Williams, Ronan Finn, Shaun Maher, Keith Quinn, Conan Byrne, Gary O’Neill, Glen Crowe. Subs: Shane Barrett, Alan Kirby, Darren Quigley, Brian Gannon, Ger O’Brien, Kenny Browne. Megan Ward, Chris Konopka, Alan Carey, Brendan Clarke , Conor Cotter and linesmen at teh Centenary Challenge last Saturday VOTE FOR CAHIR YOUTH CLUB Help us support the young people in the town and surrounding areas. Vote for Cahir Youth Club in the AIB Better Ireland Programme. To vote by text: text branch keyword CAHIR followed by a space, followed by B to 51303. To vote online: click on www.betterireland.ie, select CAHIR branch and vote for CAHIR YOUTH CLUB. Thank you for your support. We are presently preparing for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in the town this year and members from the VTOS Art Course are joining us this Friday to help us make costumes and placards. New members are always most welcome with junior and senior clubs catered for on Friday nights 7.30pm - 9pm. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION  Below are the results of 25 card game held on Friday Night 26th February in the McAuley Room of the Day Care Centre, Cahir. 1st place with 13 games Timmy Fitzgerald & Maurice Condon. 2nd place with 10 games Bridget Fanning & Mary Fitzgerald. On the Lucky Table were; Joe Ahern, Josie Quinlan, Chi Chi Caplice and Sadie Caplice. Raffle winners were Joe Ahern and Willie O'Donnell. The next Game will be held next Friday 5th March.   Our Fitness and Welfare programme at Duneske Leisure Centre, Cahirrecommenced last Thursday. Amanda, our tutor is getting us back into our routine once again. Thank you Amanda, we all appreciate all your hard work. Sessions take place @ 11.00am each Thursday morning. All members and interested people are welcome to join in this beneficial activity.   Outdoor Bowling at the Cahir all weather pitch takes place each Tuesday and Thursday @ 2.00 pm.   A computer course for beginners and advanced will take place in Cahir Business Centre at a date yet to be confirmed.   Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by phone on 052 74 441892. SOUTH TIPP HOSPICE HEADSHAVE A sponsored Head shave/ leg wax will take place in The Gatehouse on Friday 5th March at 8pm. It is in aid if the South Tipperary Hospice Movement. Some very brave men have already put their names on the list, such as our very own Cllr. Seanie Lonergan, Joe Murphy and Eddie Kendrick. If you would like to participate and would like a sponsor card, please call Alice Ward on 087 6610242 or Paul Conway on 087 4139698. Everyone is welcome to come along on the night, so please support this worthwhile and most entertaining night. QUIZ FOR ANIMAL RESCUE. A Quiz will take place on Friday 5th March in The Hill Inn on Barrack Street in Cahir. The proceeds are in aid of Animal Rescue. The quiz will start at 9pm and tables of 4 will be €20. There will be lots of spot prize’s and refreshments on the night. Please come along and support this worthy cause and have a good night out while you are at it. If you would like to donate please call Carmel Curry on 086 1060920. PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES? The Cahir Credit Union Bi-Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 22nd May 2010 for five nights. The Pilgrimage price includes return flight from Dublin Airport, Hotel accommodation in Lourdes including all meals and a full Religious Programme during the week with our own Spiritual Director. As numbers are limited, please contact Denis Hartnett at Cahir Credit Union Ltd on 052 7441843 or 087 7608954 for booking or further information. This Tour is operated by Joe Walsh Tours. Licence Number T.O. 052. Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. NEW EXHIBITION IN THE CRAFT GRANARY The Craft Granary presents an exhibition of photographs by Frank Corbett, a native of Cahir. The exhibition will consist of photographs he has taken in Ireland and China, showing the contrast between the two countries. The exhibition will run from the 5th March to 31st March in the Craft Granary Church St., Cahir IONTAS Iontas, Centre for Awakening Consciousness seated over 100 people for the launch of the CD/DVD 'Mother Earth.' It is by Monica Brown, an Australian Internationally renowned composer of Sacred Music. Monica introduced us to the stories behind her songs with Students from St. Patrick's Third Level College in Thurles provided the backing vocals. The evening finished with a cheese and wine reception to celebrate. As well as offering Healing Meditation every Sunday night from 8 to 9pm at Iontas, (Cost €7 per night) Mary Teresa is presently beginning a new guitar class for adults starting Saturday, March 6th from 10.30 to 11.30am(Cost €100 for 8 weeks). A group of adults completed a course in guitar last Saturday with a performance for family and friends at Iontas. To hear more about the programmes in Ecology, Spirituality and New Consciousness contact Mary Teresa at 087 9616325 or see www.iontas.org. SWISHING COMES TO CAHIR HOUSE HOTEL Swishing Event comes to Cahir House Hotel on Friday 9th April. Women worldwide have discovered ‘Swishing’, an event that invites women of all ages to bring items from their wardrobe that they no longer wear and swap them for something different. All we need you to do is bring along your good quality, clean clothes (on hangers if possible), accessories and shoes, on the night or drop them off to us before hand (clothing limited to 5 items). Doors open at 7.30pm and you may purchase your ticket in advance or on the night. Tickets will cost €10 which includes light refreshments, entry into draw for various spot prizes, plus beauty tips and makeup demo by local beautician Anne Marie Davis. All proceeds go to Haiti Relief Fund, so open your wardrobe door to a whole new experience with friends and also help the people of Haiti. For further information please contact Mairead on 087 4199838 after 2pm, Ann on 086 8395181 or Vera on 0879188632. A great idea ladies. ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE If you would like to participate in the Parade in Cahir on St. Patricks Day, please pick up an entry form from The Enterprise Centre or from the Heritage Shop in Cahir. There is still some time yet, but entry forms are needed to organise the running order of the Parade. There is a fee of €20 per group/association to cover the cost of insurance on the day. ROSEMOUNT NOTES The monthly clean-up will take place this SATURDAY, 6TH MARCH AT 11am. We will be meeting at the usual place "the rock". We are asking as many residents as possible to participate. It only takes from 30 to 60 minutes at most to keep our neighbourhood litter free. If you are unable to participate please make an effort to tidy up around your area. Once again thanks to all those who have given of their time and effort to this community clean up. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB? Training has resumed on Wednesday evenings in Colaiste Dun Iascaigh. Outdoor training for all U14 and U12 players will commence next Saturday morning at Duneske from 10.30am finishing at 11.45am. A reminder once again to all who have not affiliated for this year that membership is now due: up to and including U16 - €15. Over 16 and Adults: €20. We also have club merchandise for sale with everything from socks and shorts to hurley grips and hoodies. Please contact Martin or any committee member to place your order. CAHIR BABY AND TODDLER GROUP We are excited to have the Public Health Nurse arriving for a visit on Thursday the 4th March at the Group. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and we hope it will be very informative. Once again new members are very welcome and we meet in the Community Hall, Church St., Cahir each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. There is a small cover charge of €2 which goes towards our expenses. CAHIR BUSINESS AND TRAINING CENTRE Due to popular demand, Cahir Business and Training Centre have another Absolute Beginners Computer Class starting on Monday 8th March for 6 weeks. This class is designed to give people both basic knowledge and confidence about computers. All are welcome. Also, there will be a return of the popular Digital Photography class (6 week course) due to start shortly. Booking is essential for both of these courses. A Beginners Plus Computer class will also be starting soon at Cahir Business and Training Centre. This is specifically designed for those who have a basic knowledge in computing and would like to improve on their skills without any pressure and in a fun environment. For information on any of the courses mentioned please call Jennifer on 052 7442616 or 052 7443224. YOGA IN CAHIR New classes will start up again this Wednesday 24th February at Duneske Sports and Leisure Centre in Cahir, starting at 11am. Just turn up or you can call Mary on 086 3593024 for further details. Pay as you go or block book. Yoga is suitable for all levels of fitness. Unwaged are welcome at €2 per session. SCOUT NEWS After the great success of last year’s Annual Summer Camp, preparations have begun for this year’s event. The very popular “I'm a Parent, Get me out of here" fundraiser is being run again this year. This gives parents a chance to camp and compete as Scouts for the weekend. They will participate in various scouting and fun based activities and while doing so will raise much needed funds for the Scout Group. Parents who are interested, Please Contact: Pat O'Donnell (Group Chairperson) on 086 0777166 for details. The scouts would also like to thank everyone who helped-out with cleaning up the scout den site, and to congratulate our Cubs for coming 2nd and 3rd in the Cois tSiuire County Swimming Competition held in Carrick on Suir on Saturday 27th February last. RELOCATION INFORMATION Jenna Carroll, formally of Lorna’s Beauty Salon would like to inform all her clients and friends that she has moved premises and will reopen for business in Lush Health & Beauty Salon on Tuesday 2nd March on Bridge Street in Cahir. (across the road from SuperValu car park) Jenna would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their custom during the last year. The new number is 052 7443050. Good luck in your new Salon Jenna and well done too. TUESDAY BRIDGE Results for 16/2/10. 1st were Eamonn Murphy and John Roycroft. 2nd were Aine Burke and Kay Fox. 3rd were Catherine Kiely and Johnny Carrigan. COLAISTE DUN IASCAIGH NEWS COLÁISTE TEACHERS SHAVE OR DYE The Shave or Dye campaign came to Coláiste Dún Iascaigh this week when a number of the staff of the college shaved or dyed their hair, all in aid of charity. Shave or Dye is a national fundraising campaign in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and is promoted by Today FM.  For the past week students and staff alike have collected sponsorship money for the charity. On Thursday afternoon “using your head” was given new meaning as the volunteers had their heads shaved or dyed, or had colourful hair extensions added. A number decided to go blond, the close shave was a popular choice for others, various colours and shapes were added in other cases. Many thanks to past-pupil Michelle O’Donnell of Allure Hair Salon, on-site hairdresser for the afternoon. On Friday the staff held a coffee morning with all money raised going to the Shave or Dye campaign. The total money collected will be known later in the week. POULMUCKA SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB The Poulmucka Sports and Social Club took a more relaxed walk on Sunday last along the banks of the Suir. We started at Cahir Castle Car Park and headed for Ardfinnan along the Swiss Cottage Walk and along the new extension. For a change of scenery we returned via the Clogheen Road. Duration of the walk was 1 ½ hours. Other more adventurous walkers headed for the Nire to investigate a walk for future reference. We were joined by some walkers from Clonmel and Kilmanahan and enjoyed the cup of Soup in Poulmucka on completion. Subscriptions are still been accepted for the trip to Scarborough and anyone wanting to pay the full amount at the time of booking will be given the opportunity. Anyone with deposits paid will also be given the chance to take back what they have paid in before the flights are secured. For now, the committee would like to get an idea of numbers and a deposit could be given to Tom Walsh or any committee member as soon as possible. This trip is not confined to Social club members and will team up with the annual travellers to Scarborough from Cahir on weekend of the 10/10/2010. There will be no walk next weekend due to the match in Thurles as a lot of members will travel, but we hope to resume on 14th March with a stiff walk up Slievenamon or something similar. The members of the Poulmucka Sports and Social club would like to offer their sympathies to the O’Donovan Family on the recent death of Tonys father, Larry O’Donovan of Coolmoyne and Cashel. HAVEN – Haiti Table Quiz A table quiz will be held in the Lucky Leprechaun, Clogheen, on Saturday 6th March at 9pm to support the fundraising of local volunteer, Vera Halley, who will be travelling to Haiti with the Irish Charity, Haven, on 25th April. Tables of four are €20 and there will also be a raffle on the night. Please support this very worthwhile charity and enjoy a fun night out. NEWCASTLE VINTAGE CLUB The Club will hold the annual (long awaited, due to recent bad weather conditions) Tractor Road Run on Sunday 21st March. All proceeds go to The Women’s Refuge. We will meet at Nugents at 10am and we will be leaving at 11am. Entry fee of €20 per tractor. All tractors welcome. For more details please call 086 8984511. CASHEL AMNESTY The Cashel Branch of Amnesty International will hold their March meeting in Mikey Ryan's pub at 8.30pm on Monday 8th March. All are welcome to attend. COLLIE FOUND Friendly Black and white Collie found in TOUREEN area on Saturday 27th February. Did not have any ID, but is wearing a black worn leather collar. Please phone 087 9237444 for information. 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.