CAHIR NOTES 25TH JULY 10 CRAZY BOAT RACE The Crazy Boat Race which is sponsored by Dolan’s Supervalu will go ahead on the rescheduled date of Sunday 1st August. Posters with prize details are up around the town. The race had to be cancelled at last minute during the Cahir go Leir Festival due to high water in the river. The Committee has decided that since we are going to run the boat race we may as well try to make a day out of it too. We intend to have a similar Field Day as the original Funday Sunday of the  Cahir go Leir festival from 2-6pm with live Music, hopefully even more stalls (please call me for details), children’s entertainment and BBQ too, but it is too soon to have another  Dog Show so that will have to wait till next year. All we need now is the weather, fingers crossed and enjoy! TIDY TOWNS EXTEND CLOSING DATE The Cahir Tidy towns Group have extended the closing Date of the Dolans Super Valu local competition to Friday 31st July due to the amount of late interest. This will most definitely be the closing date as judging of hanging baskets needs to take place while they are in full bloom. The litter pick last week was abandoned due to poor weather and will meet again this Wednesday at 7pm in the Castle Car Park, all are welcome. There was some disturbance to the duck project last week with some youths throwing stones and people are asked to be vigilant and report any wrongdoing to the Gardai if they notice anything. There have been many positive comments about the improvements around the Town and everybody who has made an effort is to be complimented. Residents are asked to tidy outside their own doors for the next few weeks in an effort to maintain the work already completed. CAHIR TO SCARBOROUGH TRIP This Friday 31st July will be the last day to secure your seat to Scarborough in October. The trip will commence on Friday 29th October and return on Monday 1st November. For further information on the trip please contact Andy Moloney or the Enterprise Centre, Market yard on 086-3609110. LIONS CLUB On behalf of the Cahir Lions Club, Seanie Lonergan would like to thank all those that donated their used spectacles. Seanie said that there was a huge response in Cahir and the surrounding villages. The third world will benefit greatly from these collections. Apart from the eyesight test, the volunteer medical people can test for other ailments like Diabetes and so on. The collection yielded around 500 pairs of spectacles. TIOBAR IOSA? Cllr Seanie Lonergan is grateful to Teresa Lafford for letting him have this rare poem .It was written by Laura McCraith who was born in Loughloher in 1870. Before soldiers left to fight in the wars they used to pray and take three pebbles from the well.   TIOBAR IOSA---WELL OF JESUS A mountain spring in its stone ring beneath the holly trees. Where the whitethorn and the blackthorn, Spread veils of summer snow, And whispering round deep meadows there, the wandering waters go   Tiobar Iosa,  Tiobar Iosa, at the foot of the Galtees.   Near the little well of Jesus, There is a sign cut in stone, carved deep of old by hands long cold. The cross thrice there is shown. Long years may go much water flow And men be born and die. Still these grey old stones bear witness to God on high.   Tiobar Iosa,  Tiobar Iosa still unchanged as years go by.   From the little well of Jesus three pebbles I will take, Carry the three along with me, for sweet remembrance sake. Some say, maybe, some memory, Tipperary sweet of thee may come when I am far from home and give new sight to me.   Tiobar Iosa   Tiobar Iosa. I will take a memory.   At the little well of Jesus I will breathe a whispered prayer, Leave a rag--something for offering, just a token there. Worlds ways are wide, much may divide. Days come when friends must part. Still sweet springing wells of healing rise in these hills of home.   Tiobar Iosa  Tiobar Iosa I am leaving there my heart. A beautiful poem Seanie, thanks for sending it in. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION. Note that our monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th August at 2.30 p.m. in the Catherine McAuley Room. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. Members are requested to make final arrangements for the evening banquet at Bunratty Castle. The trip will take place on Wednesday 11th August. The coach will leave from the Catharine McAuley Room at the Day Care Centre in Cahir. Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary  at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by Phone on 052 74 41892. DUNESKE NOTES Due to unprecedented demand for our Summer Camps, we are running an extra Art Attack Camp on August 10th, from 10am to 3pm. Places for this camp are limited so please book well in advance to avoid disappointment. The camp costs just €10 per child, and is for children aged between 5 and 12 years old. Please contact reception on (052) 74 45517 for further details. Time slots for our All Weather Pitches are also being booked up fast. Peak times are between 5/5:15 and 10/10.15, Monday to Friday at a cost of €50 per hour. Morning off-peak times and all weekend cost just €40. Additionally, we offer free usage vouchers to our AWP users, if they have used the pitches 15 times in an 18 week period! All bookings must be made at reception in advance due to demand, but can be forward booked once the time slot is available.   Saturdays and Sundays continue to operate at the off-peak cost of just €5.50 per session (previously €7) for non-members. For casual members interested in taking out a three month membership and can only come during the day (up to 5pm) the cost is reduced to €100 as opposed to the standard three month membership cost of €120. The staff and management of Duneske Leisure Centre would like to wish both Jackie Guthrie and Amanda Fitzgerald all the best in their new ventures, the place won’t be the same without you.   CRAFT GRANARY A beautiful new exhibition by landscape artist Teresa Moran is on display at the Craft Granary in Cahir from 5th to 29th August. Teresa, who is originally from Carrick-on-Suir, is showing landscapes of Tipperary, Waterford, Cork and further afield. The exhibition will be officially opened by Michael Coady, the award-winning Poet and Author, at 7.30pm 5th August at the Craft Granary. If you would like to see some beautiful landscape paintings and hear some wonderful prose, do come along for an enjoyable evening. Nature is Teresa’s passion, and her work captures the vibrancy and atmosphere of the moment. This exhibition, entitled ‘Echoes,’ is inspired by our beautiful landscape, and the generations who have enjoyed and admired it. Reflections on water echo the land which has accompanied us through time. Her oil paintings and limited editions reflect the ever-changing colours of the mountains, the expanse of the sky, the calming effects of the river, and the power of the sea. Trained in Italy, in 2005 the artist was invited to show her work at the 5th International Biennale of Contemporary Art in Florence. She exhibits regularly in Ireland and her work is in private and public collections. See a selection of the artist’s work at www.artbyteresamoran.com. BUS TO KNOCK A bus will depart Piltown on Sunday 8th August to reach Clonmel at 7.40am and Cahir at 8am on the Square.  For details please contact 051 643296 or 087 616 7165. ROSEMOUNT NOTES The next monthly clean-up in Rosemount Estate will take place on TUESDAY, 3RD AUGUST AT 7:30 PM. We ask all the residents to continue to make the effort to keep the estate litter free. If you cannot come along on the day please help in keeping your area clean. Thank you also to those who have been keeping the various flower arrangements and tubs around the estate watered and weeded.   CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner of the draw that took place on the 21st July, 2010. The numbers drawn were; 15, 19, 27 and 29. The draw was witnessed by Mary Guthrie. The Match 3 winners who each received €67 were; Anne Cunningham c/o Cahir Bingo, Cahir, Enzo c/o The Chipper, Abbey Street, Cahir and Tricia Flannery, Beechpark, Cahir. Congratulations to all. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 28th July at 12 noon and the Jackpot will then be €4,950. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre. Profit’s servicing community projects in Cahir. JUST MINGLE Come along to Kilcoran Lodge Hotel on Saturday 7th August and maybe you will meet someone special who is looking for a long term relationship. Kilcoran Lodge Hotel will provide you with the opportunity to meet single people, outside your normal circle of friends & work colleagues. Or even just to meet new people and make new friends. You will be greeted with a Summer Punch Reception followed by a succulent Kilcoran Cold Buffet accompanied by wine. Relax and enjoy the music of sixties, seventies and eighties with the DJ in the mix. Tickets are available at Kilcoran Lodge, reception on 052-74 41288(special accommodation rates available) Enquiries to Jacqueline Mullen, Event Co coordinator: 087-22 36 583 CAHIR GO LEIR DOG SHOW RESULTS BY MAUREEN CALVERT The Dog Show was sponsored by Darren Ward Jewellers. It was a great pleasure to judge such a large entry, particularly as many of the pedigree dogs were of such high quality. The class winners would not be disgraced at championship shows, and the Best in Show was outstanding, as was the winner of the Open Class, which I am sure will go right to the top when he is mature – he was only 8 months old on the day. However, it was disappointing and even rather difficult to cope with the late influx of competitors, due to the fact that the times were incorrectly entered on the Programme, the Posters and the Website. The only place that had the correct timing was the info within the Brochure on the Dog Show itself.This being the case particular thanks are due to my seasoned helpers, Aine Geurin, Stacey O’Brien and Keith Cashin, who kept their cool and sorted everything out to perfection. The results of the judging are as follows: Class 1 – Puppy 1st - The Taylors’ Boxer Katie; 2nd – Rua, a Red Setter belonging to Tom Coffey; 3rd – Kiaya, Liz Moloney’s Siberian Husky (Golden); 4th – a Shar Pei called Bo Bo, owned by Joanne Clery, Bansha (first Shar Pei at one of these shows). Class 2 – Terrier or Toy Winner and subsequent Best in Show, James Kennedy’s Staffordshire Bull Terrier Vic; 2nd – Michelle O’Halloran’s Cavalier King Charles Sally; 3rd – Marie O’Brien’s Chihuahua Chilli; 4th – Eileen Murphy’s West Highland White Terrier Susie. Class 3 – Non-Sporting 1st – the Husky Kiaya, as before;  2nd – Lisa Dergan’s Bernese Mountain Dog Carly (Mullingar); 3rd – No 51 (no entry form available); 4th – Bo Bo, Shar Pei as before. Class 4 – Sporting 1st – The Smullen’s Golden Retriever Duggie -see comment above - (Moyglass); 2nd – Russell McFarlane’s English Pointer Buddy (Clogheen); 3rd – No 64 (no entry form available); 4th – Eileen Murphy’s Susie, as above. Class 5 – Open James Kennedy’s Vic, Staffi, as above; 2nd Max, a Belgian Shepherd owned by Michael Collins; 3rd – Leanne Rode’s Husky, Alaska; 4th – Brendan Hennessy’s Bullmastiff Massive (well named). At this point we all took a break, rather later than usual because of the complexities at the start. There was plenty to see and do in the Inch, with great food and some lovely stalls – definitely something which should be built upon in the future,then on to the Fun Classes. Class 6 – Best Fancy Dress  It was great to see that people are beginning to make an effort for this class, with great results!  1st -  No 57, a really great effort, ‘Bygone Days’ a dog pulling a little cart of sticks, congratulations! 2nd – Casey Allen’s Chloe,  representing a Day Out (Clogheen); 3rd – Gerard Walshe’s Benson as a Scout; 4th – Sasha Buckley’s Rosie, as a Ballerina. Class 7 - Handsomest Dog & Prettiest Bitch  Ladies First: 1st – No 57 again; 2nd Rosie again; 3rd -  No 70, Princess; 4th – Henry McFarlane’s Ragz (Clogheen). Now the boys: 1st – Linda McFarlane’s Hugo (Clogheen); 2nd No 60, a very handsome Wolfhound; 3rd – John Shakeshaft’s Bobby; 4th Shane Phillips’ Oscar. Joseph Browne with Robbie winner of The Darren Ward Dog He Would Like to Take Home Class Class 8 – Best Veteran  1st – John Shakeshaft’s Bobby, who had recently celebrated his 16th birthday, and is as handsome as ever; Pat O’Halloran’s Patch; Pat (can’t read the name) and his Rose. Some old-timers from past years were missing – their owners have my sympathy. Class 9 – Dog Darren Ward Would like to Take Home (Darren sponsored the handsome trophies. He picked out the first, and then passed the job on to his daughter – wise man!) 1st – Joseph Browne’s Robbie;  2nd Melanie Devereaux’ lovely Husky; 3rd – No 60, the Wolfhound again; 4th – Jack Smith’s Pug, Jay. Class 10 – Best Six Legs The first time this class has been included. Great fun, although two girls in ‘skinnies’ were absolutely unable to bare their legs. Everyone else rolled their trousers up over their knees.   1st – Linds McFarlane & Hugo (again – Clogheen);  2nd – Shane Phillips & Oscar (again); 3rd – Rory Brown & Scrappy; 4th – John Shakeshaft & Bobby (again). Class 11 – Rescue in Best Condition All these dogs were such a credit to their owners – why on earth would they have become rescues to begin with? 1st – Freddy McFarlane’s Peppi, rescued from Limerick, after being hit by a car; 2nd – Loren Ward’s Molly, who had a massive wound when she got her; 3rd – No 57; 4th – Sharon O’Connor’s Ruby (Ballylooby). Class 12 – Dog & Owner Derby 1st – a Samoyed (last year’s winner – entry form gone missing) 2nd, and if I had had another 1st prize, I would have judged this a tie, as this owner ran around the tree instead of touching it and returning – and he still came 2nd” 3rd – Rory Brown’s Scrappy – a bery fast Yorkie! 4th – Gerard Walshe’s  Benson. Thank you all for your entries. Maureen Calvert. Thanks Maureen and well done on coping so well with all of the 74 (I think) entries.  SEISIÚN CEOLTA FEASA On Thursday July 29th the Seisiún Ceolta Feasa group will perform from 9pm- 12midnight in the Ballroom of Clonmel Park Hotel. The programme comprises of a stage performance for 1 hour approx. followed by short break, and then an informal session, where members of the audience are invited to take part, if they wish. Thursday July 29th night’s performance is a fundraiser for The Carers Association Clonmel and District, a very worthwhile cause that needs your support. On Thursday August 12th Seisiún Ceolta Feasa group will perform in the Golden Vale Suite. On Friday August 13th the group will perform in the Bar and on Thursday August 19th they will perform once again in the Golden Vale Suite. Tickets are €10 children free when accompanied, group concessions given. Contact Hotel at 0526188700 or Mary on 0860624217. sales@clonmelparkhotel.com, maryharty3@eircom.net. Bhí Linn and let Seisiún Ceolta Feasa bring the true and timeless Ireland to you. POULMUCKA SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB The Poulmucka Sports & Social Club will host the County 10 mile Road Race this year. This is an important race in the county calendar and we will have to prepare the route and organise the stewarding. All the rest is organised by the County Committee. It is important that we keep Sunday morning 22nd August free to help out.  The race will commence at 11am and will take a route starting at Poulmucka via Springfield, Graigue and Loughkent arriving back via Woodenstown, Glenegat and finish at Poulmucka. We will mark the roads and nearer the time hold a meeting for re organising. Please watch this space for details of same. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nanny Jean and Linda would like to wish Thomas O’Donovan a happy 2nd birthday!! Happy Birthday also to the twins Patsy and Nellie Dwyer, who will celebrate their 70th birthday on Sunday 1st August. Best wishes from all the family and friends. 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.