CAHIR NOTES 5th MAY 2010 LAUNCH OF TRI 3 SERIES IN CAHIR The launch of the much anticipated TRI3 Triathlon Series will take place on Wednesday May 5th at 12 noon in the Castle car park in Cahir. Local people, County Council representatives, Garda representatives, dignitaries, school teachers and children will join with the Tri 3 creators to celebrate the official announcement of what is going to be a fantastic event for the people of Cahir. It will not only benefit the town itself but the wider local economy of County Tipperary as hundreds of participants and their families are expected to come to Cahir on July 10th for the event. The Triathlon is sprint distance race comprising of a 750metre swim, 20km cycle and 5km run will start and finish in the Castle car park with a route designed specifically for Cahir and its wonderful environment. The Cahir go Leir Festival is taking place from the 9th to 11th July in conjunction with the TRI3 Triathlon Series and with form a fantastic backdrop for the TRI3 that takes place on the morning of the July 10th in Cahir. Up to 500 participants and their supporters, families and well wishers will converge on Cahir town to watch this exciting event. With a festival also taking place all that weekend in Cahir, it is expected that everyone will have a weekend to remember. For more details on the TRI3 Triathlon Series: email info@TRI3.ie or check out www.Tri3.ie   CAHIR TIDY TOWNS The Cahir Tidy Towns Group held a meeting on Wednesday night last to discuss the 135 items from the Frank Donaldson 3 year plan that need to be acted on over the next 3 years. These have been divided into year 1, 2 & 3. The tasks for 2010 were discussed and some people volunteered to take certain jobs on board. Hilary Tarrant from the Tipperary Volunteer Agency was present and said that the Volunteer Agency would provide some assistance in certain areas with manual help, provided there was backup from residents in that area. All groups and residents are been asked to do their bit for Tidy Towns and businesses in the town are asked to ensure that their premises are in reasonable condition over the coming months. It may be beneficial to go through the 3 year plan to see if advice has been recommended for their premises as it is in some cases. Carmel Dolan of SuperValu has announced that they have 5 Tidy Towns Packs on offer to Residents Groups on a first come, first serve basis. They can be secured by contacting the Chairman, Andy Moloney on 086-3609110 who will arrange collection. As with every group, more people are needed to achieve our targets. There is no need to attend meetings but please be vigilant towards litter and try to maintain general tidiness in your own area. But if you do attend meetings you can avail of paint offers, free packs and free manual assistance if needed. In some cases we have an offer of digger work provided it is available on the day. This is a big effort by the Community and in this current economic situation we have to rely on limited input from local government. However, the County Council will continue with certain services that they have already been providing such as spraying, hanging baskets and the sweeping of estates all to be kept under their charge. As always, any and all help is very welcome. The plan will be available in the Enterprise Centre to collect and see if there is something in it that you can take on as your own project. There are also plans to rejuvenate the Square and the fountain area as previously reported and a plan will be put up in the Library and Council offices shortly. Comments both positive and negative are welcome so that we can get a general consensus on this topic. The next meeting will be Wednesday 12th May at 7.30pm in The Shamrock Lounge. In the meantime, book your free SuperValu pack with the Chairman and don’t forget to have a look at the 3 year plan to see if there is something to interest you or your Group. Presentation by Garda Pat English, to the Barnora Residents Association CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Results of  the 25 game night that took place in the Catherine McAuley Room on Friday 30th April. Joint 1st were John O’Connor and Paddy Halloran, Maurice Condon and Timmy Fitzgerald. On the Lucky table were Teddy Dillon and Jim McCarthy, Rene O’Connor and Breeda Ryan. The raffle results were Josie Quinlan and Mary Whelan. The next game will be held on Friday 7th May. All are welcome to come and join in and enjoy a pleasant evenings entertainment each week. For anyone that is interested in taking a part in the planned trip to Sligo, there are still some places available. The next Monthly Meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th May. Please note the change of date.   Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by phone on Phone 052 74 441892. CRAFT GRANARY A Calligraphy workshop with National print Museum Facilitator Frances Breen will take place as part of the Bealtaine Festival in the Craft Granary Cahir. Date 25th May, time 2pm to 4pm. Limited places available. To book please call the Craft Granary on 052 7441473. ALZHEIMER’S TEA DAY PARTY Cahir Day Care Centre is holding an Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Wednesday 6th May from 10.30am until 12 noon. All proceeds will go to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. If you can’t attend on the day but still want to help, please make a donation instead. Every single donation helps. If you would like to donate then either send a cheque/postal order made payable to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and post to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, National Office, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Of course, you could always call the invaluable Lil Davis on 052 7445480 for more information. Please help raise money for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. A day to remember is Alzheimer’s Tea Day, on the 6th May, 2010. PRESENTATION TO BARNORA CRESCENT RESIDENTS A beautiful plaque was presented last Wednesday evening to Bernie Long of the Barnora Crescent Resident Association from the Cahir Gardai. The plaque is a token of appreciation for the effort and work that went into the Family Funday that was organized by the residents and took place on 27th September last year. Garda Pat English came to Barnora Crescent along with his two co workers Eva and Mairead to present the plaque and have a chat with the residents. It was certainly very nice to see praise where praise is due, the residents of Barnora were delighted to receive the plaque and they were all still chatting away to Pat English and company when I had to leave for another meeting. It is very good to see such close community relations  between our local Gardai and residents groups, long may it continue and well done to all. CAHIR DAY CARE CENTRE The Centre would like to remind all that are intending to travel on the Trip to Killarney that is taking place from May 10th to May 13th inclusively that payment needs to be made as soon as possible. Thank you. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner of the draw that took place on the 21st April, 2010. The numbers drawn were; 11, 12, 18 and 19. The draw was witnessed by Mary Guthrie. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; Aine & Padraig Roche, Abbey Street, Cahir, Eddie Lonergan, Townspark, Cahir, Elenor & Sean English, Scartana, Cahir, Mary White, 21 Barnora Crescent, Cahir and Tricia Flannery, 1 Beechpark Cahir. The next draw took place on the 28th April, 2010. The numbers drawn were; 7, 10, 15 and 26. The draw was witnessed by Joan Loughman. The 5 Lucky Dips winners who each received €30 were; ; Caroline Sullivan, Kilcommon, Cahir, Tim Casey, Ginchy Terrace, Cahir, Gerard Brennan, Suttonrath, Cahir, Cathryn O’Gorman, Ballinamona, Cahir and Liam Shinnick, Loughloher, Cahir. The next draw will take place on Wednesday the 5th May 2010 at 12 noon The Jackpot will be €3,100. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. P.A.W.S, COTTAGE RESCUE & T.S.P.C.A, CLONMEL. Pat Crotty and friends would like to sincerely thank all the people who supported the recent Bric a Brac Sale in aid of the above mentioned Animal Shelters. Thanks also to the people who donated items, those who bought items on the day and those generous people who gave donations to Pat. The total amount raised was €1,790.00 and this will be divided between the Shelters where it will be put to the best possible use. ROSEMOUNT NOTES  The residents in Rosemount Estate would like to thank Harrington Builders for grass cutting over the past 10 years. As it is a private estate the grass cutting is now our own responsibility. For the people who have paid already toward the grass cutting we say thank you. For the people who are refusing to pay, especially house owners, we find it a total lack of community spirit. The amount being requested is very small, €25 per household for the year. We are all living in this estate together and it is the responsibility of us all to keep it in good condition and looking well. CAHIR FLOWER AND GARDEN CLUB The Summer Outing will take place on 19th June, 2010. We will be visiting Heywood Gardens, Shakelton Gardens and Emo House and Gardens. Names and a deposit of €10 can be given to either Margaret Butler, contact number 052 7462105 or Mary O’Gorman, contact number 052 7441467. Please have names and deposits in by May 18th to secure bus seats.   A very successful 30th Anniversary Gala Night was held in Cahir House Hotel on April 28th last. The Club would like to Thank Cahir House for accommodating us so well, Kilcoran Garden Centre for the Raffle plants, Al O’Dwyer and Carmel Morgan, Ballylooby for their delicious Anniversary Cakes and last but not least a special thanks to all our supporters. BEECHPARK RESIDENTS We had a quick clean up on Saturday last as there was very little litter, it only took an hour so we feel that if we had a quick clean up every month it would keep the estate looking well. We would like to say thanks to all the children who eagerly helped us also thanks to the Council who were very quick to pick up the bags and a very big thanks to Willie for keeping the grass cut. Last month’s 50/50 winners were Billy Coffey, Brendan Fitzgerald, Eadaoin Lonergan and Billy Coffey, congratulations to them all. PARENTS COUNCIL, CONVENT OF MERCY PRIMARY SCHOOL?  The community spirit of parents and children came together to produce some great results during the week when the Parents Council of the Convent of Mercy Primary School presented a cheque for €6,000 to the principal, Ms Ann Carroll. This was the total fundraised through the year from the children's Non-Uniform Days, sale of shamrock and book sale. The parents, for their part, held a bag pack at Dunnes Stores, Oakville, Clonmel, they also held a Halloween disco and a Cake sale and raffle. Our thanks go to all who supported the fundraising so well. Picture shows Wendy Costello, secretary, Parents Council; Anne Carroll, principal, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School; Alice Blake, treasurer, amd Maura Grogan, chairperson, Parents Council, at the presentation of a cheque for the year's fundraising.     LITTLE DOG LOST A lovable brown and white Jack Russell dog approximately 2 years old is missing since last Thursday evening in the Swiss Cottage/Cahir Park area. His name is Benji and his family is heartbroken without him. Benji has a collar with a bell and harness on him. A reward will be offered for his safe return. Phone 087 9369089 if you find him or you have seen him. Thank you. KILCORAN LODGE HOTEL What a fantastic Special Offer to start off your week with a smile. In Kilcoran Lodge Hotel on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday nights this week from 7pm – 9pm you can have dinner for 2 People & a Bottle of Quality Red/ White Wine for just €50 for both! Reservations are necessary to avoid disappointment. Please contact Kilcoran Lodge Hotel on 052 7441288 to book your table. CAHIR COUNTRY MARKET Cahir Country Market is open on Friday mornings at the new times of 9am until 12noon. There is a large selection of garden, bedding and vegetable plants available from Johns Stall. You can also order your garden plants from John and premade window boxes/tubs too. There is a large variety of fresh tasty homegrown vegetables and rhubarb too.  A fine display of home baking with cakes, pies breads scones and biscuits to choose from and fresh eggs also. Lovely Jewellery, Tote bags, peg bags and cushions can be found amongst other beautiful crafts at the craft stalls. Lucy has a new stall at the market and makes beautiful mini savoury quiche’s, also cheesecakes and mascarpone white chocolate tartlets. While you are there enjoy a lovely cup of tea with the friendly folk at Cahir Country Market. GIRLS SOCCER? Congratulation’s to Our Lady’s of Mercy girls Soccer team that won the FAI 5-A-Side tournament. The girls will now represent Tipperary in the Munster Finals on May 12th. Well Done to Megan Ward, Keely Halpin, Dervla Buckley, Nicola Blake, Kirsty Arbuckle, Roisin Howard, Aoife Corcoran and Carol Casey. Also well done to Kerry Purtill and Megan Ward for playing on the Tipperary U13 girls team in Waterford on Saturday last. Girls Soccer training continues on Tuesday nights in Cahir Park AFC at 7pm. Contact Darren on 087 2741924 or Linda on 086 4044909 for more information. CAHIR CAMOGIE CLUB NOTES We have encountered some thrilling games of camogie over the past fortnight with both the U 14 and U12 teams. The 14's first challenge was in Duneske on Tuesday April 20th with Burgess being our opponents Aodeann O ‘Gorman was on fire throughout this game scoring a total of 1-1 from play. Burgess proved a strong opposition and indeed we were down by a goal going into the second half.  Ashling Moloney scored a goal within a few minutes of the throw in and we were back on level terms again.  Once more Burgess took the lead but tremendous play from Ashling McCarthy dragged Cahir ahead once again and we ended up victorious by 1 point.   This week we played Toomevara in Duneske and once again they seemed to have the upper hand of us with Cahir only marking their place on the score board just before half time. Exceptional play and defending from Emma Buckley and the return of the injured Roisin Howard saw Cahir battle hard and close in on the huge lead of Toome to lose only by a point in the final minute. Final score Toomevara 4-7 Cahir 5-3. The U12 team traveled to Toomevara on Thursday night last and found a hard challenge facing them in the home team. Ashling Moloney and Aoife Corcoran played out of their skins but unfortunately just were not strong enough to beat off the challenge they faced.   Just to remind all remind all that outstanding membership fees must please be returned to Treasurer Margaret O ' Donnell as soon as possible. PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORJE A Pilgrimage to Medjugorje has been organised and will depart on 25th June, 2010 for 7 nights. All are welcome to come and join us for this most worthwhile Pilgrimage experience. For all enquiries please contact Fr. Pat Butler on 086 1737499. I have heard this is a truly memorable Pilgrimage and I’m sure that Fr. Pat contributes greatly to this.  SLIEVEARDAGH LECTURE SERIES REMINDER - The next series in the Slieveardagh Lecture Series entitled Antiquities of Slieveardagh' by photographer and historian Sean O Brien will take place tomorrow night Wednesday 28th April 2010 @ 8pm In the Heritage Centre, Killenaule, Co Tipperary. Admission €5 – Refreshments will be served.   Apparently the slideshow is stunning, if you can make it there, you won't be disappointed. THE LATE GERRY RYAN I simply could not finish the notes without paying tribute to the late Gerry Ryan. Like many of you, I still can’t quite come to terms with the news of his untimely death. Gerry has been part of my life and probably yours for more than 20 years, even when I lived in London I still tuned into his show. 2fm have certainly come up trumps and for most of last weekend the station has been devoted to tributes to Gerry from friends, colleagues and fans. The truth is that there is no replacing Gerry and 2fm will never be the same without him. The nations love for Gerry has been proven by the sheer volume of sympathies that have been extended to his family and partner through books of condolence, text messages, emails, on Facebook and by phone. Gerry was no doubt a wonderful broadcaster, often controversial and sometimes irreverent but in the main a very funny, entertaining, intelligent and caring man and this came across so well on his show. Thank you for the magic, the mad moments and for the memories Gerry. You are irreplaceable and you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace. READERS NEWS AND VIEWS  If you have any news or views for the Cahir Notes, please contact me either by email at caplicetaylor@hotmail.com or by phone on 086 1022014. By Sunday please as that is when I do the notes. The Cahir Notes are also available on cahirnews@cahirda.com by kind permission of South Tipp Today. 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