CAHIR NOTES 31ST MARCH CENTENARY OF THE IRISH COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION. An Post has issued a stamp to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the ICA on 25th March last. The stamp and first day cover were designed by John Conway. The ICA was founded on 8th May 1910. The first branch meeting, under the name of the United Irishwomen, took place on 15th May, 1910 in Bree, Co. Wexford. The objective was to organise a women’s rural organisation. The name was changed to the Irish Countrywomen’s Association in 1935. Henry Reidy Post Master Cahir, presenting the ICA Centenary Issue stamp There are approximately 12,000 members in almost 700 Guilds, both in urban and rural areas of Ireland today. It offers a network of support, education, social events and friendship to its members. It has been to the fore in demanding improved conditions and services for women. It has been successful in lobbying for improved healthcare, equal pay and improved working conditions and has also campaigned on issues such as adult education, rural electrification, water schemes and breast cancer screening. The ICA organises a wide range of social, cultural and educational activities for its members. There is an ICA Adult Education College in Termonfechin, Co. Louth that has a wide range of courses available for members and non members alike. Further information is available on the website www.ica.ie Congratulations to all the ladies who are part of this fantastic organisation, keep up the good work. CAHIR TIDY TOWNS Cahir Tidy Towns meeting was held last Wednesday, March 24th. We received a generous donation of €1000 from Mary Lonergan and Jean English of Cahir Bingo, to help with our wildlife programme, in conjunction with Cahir Anglers and Cahir Gun Club. We are inviting applications from individuals or resident’s associations to apply for funding towards any project that would come under the remit of the 3 year plan. As only small amounts of money are available for these - about €50 - such projects would include getting plants for flower beds. Please send in a plan of what you intend to do with any funding to "Cahir Tidy Towns" at the Enterprise centre or e-mail janette.kennedy@ireland.com. There will be a blitz clean-up on the weekend of April 10th and bags will be collected the following Monday or Tuesday. Bags and gloves can be obtained at the County Council offices at Erasmus Smith House. Please submit accounts of any tidy-ups or environmental works to us at Tidy Towns, even if you are not attending meetings by the May Bank Holiday weekend. This is important for our application. Please also submit any photos. You can send them to the email address above or drop submissions into the Enterprise Centre. SWISS COTTAGE 1810 - 2010 This year marks the bi-centenary of the Swiss Cottage. The Cottage will re-open to the public on Thursday 1st of April and its opening hours are daily 10am -6pm (last admission 5.15pm) CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION. Fitness classes continue in Duneske Leisure Centre. Sessions take place at 11am each Thursday morning. All members and interested people are welcome to this beneficial activity. Results of our weekly card game for Friday 26th March 2010. 1st with 9 Games, Rena O'Connor and Breeda Ryan. 2nd with 8 Games, Peg Reidy and Agnes Hyland, Maurice Condon and Timmy Fitzgerald, Ciss O'Neill, and Willie O'Donnell, Joe Ahern and Josie Quinlan, Paddy Holleran and Bob Condon. Lucky Table, Maureen Maher, Ann Hanrahan, Kate Hallinan and Nora Lee. Raffle Teresa Duggan and Mary Fitzgerald. The next game will be held on Friday 2nd April at 8pm. (Good Friday Night) All are welcome to join us each week in the Catherine McAuley Room at Cahir Day Care Centre, at 8pm. The next Monthly Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th April at 2.30pm, in the Catherine McAuley Room, Cahir. All are most welcome to come join in our Association as we seek personal fulfilment and growth in retirement. Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by Phone on 052 74 441892. DUNESKE NEWS Duneske Sports and Leisure Centre have announced the following upcoming events; Easter Rugby Camp; Our rugby Camp includes a variety fun and games all based around rugby in a secure, safe and friendly environment. All activities are supervised by our experienced, friendly staff. The camp will run from 6th-8th April, starting at 10am until 3pm at on all days. The cost is €20 per child. Easter Egg Hunt; Come and join in our Easter Egg Hunt in Duneske on Sunday 3rd April at 12 noon. Bring the children along for a fun-filled morning that the whole family will enjoy. Lots of surprises and fun guaranteed. Price €2 per child. Competition; How would you like to win your very own Duneske Leisure Centre hoodie? We want YOU to design our birthday party invitations. The competition is open to First and Second Class Students only. Both the boy and girl winners will each receive a hoodie in the colour of their choice. Not only that, but your invitation will be used for our parties in future! Good luck to all. Fit ‘N’ Slim; When you read items about weight loss the words exciting new concept often preface it, in this case tried and tested concept are more to the point. An 8 week in depth slimming programme is starting in Duneske Leisure Centre on Thursday April 8th run by Mary Cranith of Fit 'N' Slim who has been helping people to lose weight for more than THIRTY YEARS. This programme is gimmick free and yes, you do have to diet. The good news is the diet is do-able, nutritious and satisfying. The group meeting is interesting, fun and to the point. So if you really want to lose that weight, give Mary a ring on 052-6131578 or 086-3026282. EASTER SPECIAL AT CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET. Come and enjoy lovely cup of free tea and a slice of cake at the Country Market this week. We are holding the market on Saturday 3rd April for this week only, starting at the same time of 9am – 11am in the Community Hall. Call in for a chance to buy all your home baking, fresh eggs, jams and preserves. Also available are a large selection of fresh vegetables, spring bedding plants fresh flowers and bulbs. There is also a lovely range of beautiful jewellery and lots of handmade crafts for sale. So do come along and support your local producers and don't forget to enjoy the free tea and cake on Easter weekend. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO. There was no Jackpot winner of draw that took place on the 18th February, 2010. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Caroline Williams, 16 Hillview Cresent, The Meadows, Cahir, Tadhg Howard, AIB, Cahir, Frank Burke, Jamestown, Clonmel, Mary Fahey, Clogheenafishogue, Ballylooby, Cahir and Christine Wall, The Square Cahir. The next draw took place on Wednesday 24th March 2010 and there was once again no Jackpot winner. The numbers drawn were 10, 14, 16 and 19. The draw was witnessed by Joan Loughman. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Teresa Kelly, 4 Birchdale, Cahir, Brendan Burke, 11 Galtee View, Cahir, Joanne O Brien, Cahir Abbey Upper, Cahir, Tom O Mahony, Derrycloney, New Inn, Cashel and Johnny Brien, 30 Mountain Road, Cahir. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 31st March 2010 at 12 noon. The Jackpot will then be €2,350. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. CHILDREN'S ART & CRAFT SPRING WORKSHOP The workshop will take place at The Craft Granary, Church Street, Cahir on 10th April 2010. Times are 10.30am to 12.00 noon. For children aged 6 - 10 years. Cost €10.00 per child. Limited places are available. For booking please call the Craft Granary, Church St., Cahir on 052-7441473. SOUTH TIPP HOSPICE With all the sponsor cards now in and all the monies counted, the sponsored head shave/wax that was held in the Gatehouse recently has come up with a massive €5,002.20. A cheque presentation to South Tipp Hospice will take place in The Gatehouse this coming Saturday 6th April at 8pm. ROSEMOUNT NOTES. On Saturday April 10th there will be a general clean-up in Rosemount Estate starting at 11am. This clean-up is in conjunction with "Cahir Tidy Towns" Committee to have a town-wide clean-up in all the Estates on that day. We would hope that residents in Rosemount would make an effort to participate. Bags and gloves will be provided by the local County Council. This event also marks the beginning of our preparations for our adjudication in the Annual Tidy Towns Competition. As mentioned previously in this paper we as a town and estate have increased our points in this National Competition. This has come about by the efforts of the local people of Cahir and their respective Committees. We hope to see a good turn-out. SWISHING EVENT This popular evening for the ladies will once more take place in Cahir House Hotel on Friday 9th April. Ladies of all ages are invited 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). For more details please call Mairead on 087 4199838. CAHIR BABY AND TODDLER GROUP We have been delighted to see all the new faces over the past weeks. It's great to see all the children having fun together. So please keep coming and bring your friends. We are open each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm in the Community Hall, Church St., Cahir. We are closed on April the 1st and 8th for the Easter holidays. We will re open on Thursday the 15th April. TUESDAY NIGHT BRIDGE RESULTS On 2/3/10 1st Patricia Betts and Danny Condon. 2nd Nora Hennessy and Breeda Breslin 3rd Teresa Curran and Brid Roycroft On 16/3/10 1st Von Coffey and Pat Shanahan 2nd Teresa Curran and Brid Roycroft 3rd Eileen Ryan and Mary Jo Condon FIRST CLASS SECONDS I have been informed that First Class Seconds on Abbey Street have a range of very good quality wedding dresses in stock. They are kept upstairs for safe keeping but if you would like to view them just 052 7442424 and the ladies will arrange a time for you. NEWS FROM COLÁISTE DÚN IASCAIGH. GREEN FLAG COMMITTEE Transition Year students Graham Halley and Aisling Kenny attended the recent Cahir Tidy Towns Committee meeting and outlined their plans for the spring clean-up on the week of April 19th – 23rd. This is being done as part of the ongoing efforts to achieve Green Flag status for the college. The work of the college Green Flag Committee will also enhance the prospects of the Cahir Tidy Towns Committee in increasing the town marks in the National competition. CARA GROUP On Friday March 26th the Cara Group together with the Transition Year class organised a revision-style table quiz for first year students. Rounds based on subjects the students have been studying this year, such as Irish, Science and History, kept the students busy. General knowledge, sport and celebrity rounds were also featured. Well done to all involved. SOCCER BLITZ The annual first and second year soccer blitz was held in good weather conditions on the Coláiste’s soccer pitch on Thursday March 25th. With three groups of five teams altogether there were over 90 students playing. The final itself was a tense affair between Ian Flannery’s Real Madrid and Stephen Duggan’s AC Milan. The game was settled by a moment of magic from team captain Ian Flannery and ended with Madrid the winners by a goal to nil. This was the fourth year of the blitz and by far the most successful. Almost €2,000 has been raised and great credit is due to all students who collected money. Special praise is due to Eoin O’Donoghue for collecting the most money. Under 10's Galtee Gales Winners! The U10 squad that won the Galtee gales football shield Back left to right Andy Moloney (selector) Mark Casey, Eoin Corbett, Jack Conway, Stephen Grogan, Tiarnan McLaughlin (Captain), Jack Whitney, Dylan Fitzgearld, Regina Corbett (selector). Front left to right Ian Halpin, Nicholas Reidy, Robert Kelly, Kevin Grogan, Eoghan Kelly, Eoghan Heffernan, Jack Moloney, Elma Casey.   CAHIR FARMER'S MARKET If you are looking for something special which is homemade and locally produced then come along to the Farmers Market this Easter weekend. There are great gift ideas guaranteed to please. Jim has lots of handmade O'Connell's chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs. There will be cookies, cakes and breads galore. Smoked salmon is particularly good at this time of year. Pat will have his own natural smoked salmon on display. New to the cheese stall is Ardsallagh goat’s cheese (chive, black pepper and honey and mustard). Try Maria's selection of Knockara pates and terrines. Allow Emma to cook for you with her readymade meals. There is also a wonderful selection of quality juices, fruits and vegetables to savour. Also on site, Crowes bacon products, free range eggs, homemade butter, organic olive oil and lots more. O’Connors of Bengurragh farm, Cahir will be returning to the market soon with a new supply of pasture fed chickens. Open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL. GAELIGE, IRISH CLASSES Irish language classes for adult beginners or improvers will re commence on oiche Monday 12th April in the old Technical School building, on Church Street in Cahir. Times 8-9.30pm.For enquiries please call Marie Ui Chathain on 087 2782071. Early booking is advised. New class members welcome. Thank you to the VEC for their support. Marie tells me that the group are trying to promote a “cupla focal” locally and that there are badge’s available for those that wish to participate. By wearing a badge you will be easily identified as someone who is willing to engage in a “cupla focal”. There are several different colours available to identify different levels of Irish speaking ability. Call Marie for details. Great idea, good luck with that. RELOCATION INFORMATION Regina’s Wash, Dry and Ironing service has moved across the road on Abbey Street to Kickham House as it is a bigger premise’s. This is a great service and it is good to see it going so well. Good luck to you in your new home. NEW YOUTH GROUPS Volunteers are required for new Youth Groups that will be starting up shortly in the new Youth Resource Centre in Cahir. Full training will be provided. For more information please call Jenny on 087 1344156. Cheltenham Challenge Winner Roger McGrath, receiving his cheque from Chairman of CDA Patrick Caplice recently FAMILY DAY AT STEAK HOUSE ROCK IN CASHEL. The weather is getting milder, clocks have turned back to Summer time settings and with the bank holiday weekend approaching, what better time to go out and have some fun. The Steak House Rock in Cashel (2 mins walk from the Rock of Cashel) is holding a Family Day on Easter Sunday 4th April. It’s a good time to come out for lunch with the children or grandchildren to have some fun while you have your Sunday Lunch served and can enjoy some quality time together. The food is great with steak, fish & other options to suit all. There is a special Easter Menu option (2 Course Meal for €25) or Al La Carte and separate Kids Menu to suit all tastes. Sit back and enjoy your home made dessert, a fresh glass of wine or a lovely Irish Coffee while the children frolic around the enclosed courtyard on their Easter Egg Hunt. There will also be face painting and a colouring competition to entertain the little ones. So it’s a little more than the meal out together, the family fun atmosphere will appeal to all. The Steak House will also have their Easter Menu special options available Thursday 1st April to Saturday 3rd April in the evenings (Open from 5pm – 10pm). Easter Sunday Family Day will be open from 12pm to 5pm. Call Joe on 062 62299 to book a table or email joe@rockhouse.ie POULMUCKA SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB The Poulmucka Sports and social Club will hold a meeting on this coming Thursday 1st April in Moloneys Bar, Poulmucka at 9pm sharp. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the annual 5 mile road race in May. Last year saw a record entry for the race and this trend is expected to continue. It is important that all stewards and members of the club attend. Also, the deposits for Scarborough are still coming in and at least the flight costs will have to be secured by mid May to enable us to get the best possible deal on flights. The accommodation can be booked at a later date. NEWCASTLE VINTAGE CLUB The Vintage Club held a Tractor Run on Sunday 21st March last in aid of The Women’s Refuge. A total of €650 was raised. We would like to thank all the drivers that took part, An Gardai, Stewards, John & Veronica Nugent and anyone who helped in any way. Thank you very much Newcastle Vintage Club. BALLINGEARY ICA Members of our guild were presented with the First Day Stamp commemorating 100 years of our Association by Henry Reidy of Cahir Post Office on Friday last. This is one of the many events to celebrate the ICA centenary. Our guild was colourfully represented at this year's Cahir St Patrick's Day Parade. We also took part as part of the South Tipperary Federation participation in the Save Our Hospital Services protest march in Clonmel on Saturday. Next monthly meeting of Ballingeary ICA will be held on Wednesday 7th April, 2010, at 8.00pm in Ballingeary school house. All are welcome to our meetings. BIRTHDAYS A very happy birthday to Margaret (Peg)Fahey of Rosemount Gardens who will be 80 years young on April 2nd, best wishes from a good friend. Birthday wishes to Mick Cleary of Loughloher, Cahir, who celebrates his 95th birthday this week, regards from all his family and friends. GET WELL WISHES Best wishes to Margaret Lonergan for a speedy recovery, from all your family and friends. READERS NEWS AND VIEWS If you have any news, views or notes for the Cahir page, you can contact me anytime on 086 1022014 or email me on caplicetaylor@hotmail.com. By Sunday at the latest please as that is when I do the notes. Thank you.