CAHIR NOTES 11TH AUGUST 2010 SOUTH TIPPERARY VOLUNTEER CENTRE OPENS IN CAHIR The South Tipperary Volunteer Centre last week relocated to the Carrigeen Industrial Estate in Cahir. The Centre has provided volunteers for many events including the recent Stage 2 Tri3 Triathlon Series in Cahir where 70 volunteers were required. It seems that many people finding that they have a little bit of spare time on their hands register to become volunteers. Some have skills that are very useful as a volunteer, while others enjoy the time spent giving something back and maybe meeting likeminded friends along the way. If you want to find out about more about the volunteering opportunities available without having to make a commitment or get information on hundreds of different volunteering opportunities, talk to someone with the how, why and where of volunteering and get ongoing support and advice if you want to get involved, they don't charge and everything is confidential. Don’t forget they also help organisations. They will visit you and help with any issues about taking on volunteers for the first time, or to review current procedures. If you need volunteers they will try to source them for you. They will also come and talk to you about anything to do with volunteering, such as references, good practice, expenses....and much more. If you would like to hear about some specific volunteering opportunities or if you would just like to hear more about the work of the Centre, please don't hesitate to contact them at Unit 3, Carrigeen Industrial Estate, Cahir, Co Tipperary, Phone number 052 7443407. You can e-mail the Centre at info@volunteerSouthTipperary.ie or contact them by phone. Hilery Tarrant who is the Centre Manager can be contacted on 086 8353091, Placement Officer Amanda Quigley on 086 0494840 and Placement Officer Derek Fanning on 0867721067. South Tipperary Volunteer Centre is supported by the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs South Tipperary Volunteer Centre is a member of Volunteer Centres Ireland - the National Centre for Volunteering. Welcome to Cahir South Tipperary Volunteer Centre, good to have you here.   CAHIR GO LEIR PARTICIPANTS BRING COLOUR TO CAHIR   Celtic Thunder Motorcycle Group   Premier Harrier's Club CAHIR TIDY TOWNS GROUP I think everyone would agree that the town is looking very tidy at the moment, a lot has been done, but there is still a lot more to do.  The Cahir Tidy Towns group will be meeting this Wednesday night, 11th August at 7pm, in the Castle car park, to continue litter picking throughout the town and on the approach roads.  Any volunteers would be very welcome.  Please try to bring litter pickers - if you don’t have one, you can get them from the County Council offices or we can provide a few if needed.  We will also provide bags.  We urge everyone to keep the front of their houses or businesses free of litter. And also to the dog owners, please pick up your dog's litter!  It makes for a more pleasant walking experience around the town. The South Tipp Environmental Competition will be judged in the coming weeks and we need to keep up the good work. The Dolans Super Value sponsored competition will also be judged in the coming weeks and has attracted a record entry which is encouraging. With the 3 competitions running concurrent it is important to keep our guard up. The ducks are moving around the river and even though many children were disappointed to see that they are gone from their rearing pen, this was the original intention.  They are now moving between the main weir and the Doctors River and were spotted walking around the Car Park last Sunday evening and they seem to be adjusting well. Please keep up the feeding as it seems to be helping a lot and also keep an eye on their wellbeing. For information regarding Cahir Tidy Towns Group please feel free to contact Andy on 086-3609110 or Janette on 086-8032687. VANDALS INTERRUPTED I have been informed that there have been a number of attempted break ins and several windows broken in St. Paul’s Church in Cahir in recent months. It seems that the out office has also been broken into twice. This week a petrol tin for the lawn mower was removed and a break into the hall abandoned due to the alarm going off. The petrol can was taken away by the Gardai.  It was discovered that the padlocks on the gates had been cut away and the name plate on the gates had been torn down and broken. You could only imagine what these vandals would have done to our beautiful historic church with a can of petrol had they not been disturbed by the alarm and as it was damage was already done. We must try to be more vigilant when it comes to precious architecture in our town. Maybe those living closest to St. Paul’s should try to set up a Neighbourhood Watch to include this area. It would certainly be welcome by all those citizens that own property along the river side as it seems this area has become a vandal’s paradise in Cahir town. So please watch out when you are walking in this area and report any suspicious behavior to the local Gardai. HOSPICE FUNDRAISER A fundraiser will take place this Friday the 13th of August in The Gatehouse Bar, Castle Street, Cahir, in aid of The Hospice. The fundraiser will have a “Country Theme” with music by “Gundy and Friends” from 8pm. Your support would be much appreciated. READING TREE AT THE LIBRARY There are just 3 weeks left for the reading tree scheme at Cahir library. All you need to do is have a minimum of 6 books read by August 31st to get your medal. This year has the biggest readership so far with lots of children reading and the tree is growing really well. The library will unfortunately be closed for a week from the 23rd -28th August but you will be able to return your last reading scheme titles during the following week. The knitting circle is growing on Friday mornings. There are lots of members but there is always room for more to join in the fun and you can learn a new skill even if you have no experience. It is not limited to just knitting, there is crochet, tapestry, rug-making, etc. Come and have a look, a chat and a cup of coffee. New members at the library are always welcome also. The yearly rates are recession busting, with adults at €7, senior citizens at €1.50 and school children are free. Opening times are Monday and Tuesday 2 - 5pm and 6.30 - 8.30pm. On Thursday they are open from 2 - 5pm and Friday 10 - 1pm and 2 - 5pm. They are also open on Saturdays from 10 - 1pm. The only day that they are closed is Wednesday. I’m a big fan of the library and I think that every child should be encouraged to read so why not bring your child or in my case, grandchild down to Cahir Library to join, it’s free! CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION  Our autumn break this year will be to Spain and we will travel in October. There will be a coach from Cahir to Cork airport. We will be staying in Spain for one week .Details and booking arrangements can be received from the Secretary, Bob Condon on 052 74 41892.   We are also taking a late summer break in Northern Ireland staying in Belfast and touring the well known beauty spots. The evenings are set aside for taking in a show or relaxing in the lounge with friends. The coach will leave from Cahir and all details are available from the Treasurer Bridget Condon on 052 74 41963. Information regarding Cahir Active Retirement Association may be obtained by contacting The Secretary at cahiractiveretirement@gmail.com or by phone on 052 74 41892. CRAFT GRANARY For the month of August an exhibition will take place in the Craft Granary of paintings by Teresa Moran in the gallery on the first floor. The gallery is free of entry charge. All are welcome to come in and browse – in person or on line at www.craftgranary.com. For more information please ring 052 7441473. Also Magpi Art, based in Tramore has been selected as the featured craft in the Craft Granary month of August. Magpi art is a family based company that can be accredited with two beautiful different styles of creativity. Angela Butler, who along with her husband Tom runs the company, creates stained glass art pictures and Angela`s sister-in-law Mary, who uses watercolours as her forum. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner of the draw that took place on the 28th July, 2010. The numbers drawn were; 8, 11, 14 and 20. Match 3 Winners who each received €67 were; Elizabeth Sweeney, 41 Barnora Cresent, Cahir, Eileen Murphy, Moorestown, Cahir and V. Sweeney, 44 Barnora Cresent, Cahir. Congratulations to all. The next draw took place on Wednesday 4th August and once again there was no Jackpot winner. The draw was witnessed by Peter Fahy. The numbers drawn were; 3, 8, 24 and 29. There were 7 match 3 winners who each received €29 and they were; Siobhan Burke, Frehan’s, Newcastle, Liz Roche, Abbey Street, Cahir, Sandra Cunningham, 31 Rosemount Heights, Cahir, Imelda Dilleen, Lisava, Cahir, Denny Whelan, Birchdale, Cahir, Sean Walsh, Ballydrehid, Cahir and Kevin Hubbard, 7 Beechpark, Cahir. Congratulations, you all now go forward to the monthly “Spin the Wheel”. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 11th August at 12 noon. The Jackpot will then be a fantastic €5,500. Tickets are available right up to the last minute at the Enterprise Centre.  This lotto supports Duneske Leisure Centre, the Christmas Lights, The Sensory Garden, Care bears Childcare, The Enterprise Centre and other Funded Community groups and Projects in Cahir. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION There will be a Church Gate Collection in Cahir on the weekend of the 14th and 15th August before all masses in aid of Cahir Meals on Wheels. Your support is greatly appreciated. CAHIR YOUTH CLUB The Cahir Youth club runs through the summer on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8.30pm in the Youth Centre on Church Street (behind the old Tech) it is open to boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 13 years.  All are welcome. Among the upcoming activities are building computers (August) and pool coaching (September). For further information please contact Clive Smith on 085 7169740 or Sheena Buttimer on 087 8090583. SEISIÚN CEOLTA FEASA On Thursday August 12th Seisiún Ceolta Feasa group will perform in the Golden Vale Suite of the 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. 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 the Hotel on 052 6188700 or Mary on 0860624217, sales@clonmelparkhotel.com or maryharty3@eircom.net. Bhí Linn and let Seisiún Ceolta Feasa bring the true and timeless Ireland to you. CLOGHEEN & BURNCOURT PARISH FUNDRAISER A Parish Fundraiser for Clogheen and Burncourt will take place on Sunday 22nd August in the grounds of St. Mary’s National School on The Vee Road, Clogheen from 2-6pm. The “Parish Country Affair” will have lots going on with plenty of food and fun for all. Come and enjoy a lovely family afternoon out with spectacular views and while you are at it, support the parishes of Clogheen and Burncourt. SOUTH TIPPERARY REGIONAL GAME COUNCIL South Tipperary Regional Game Council recently joined with Ardfinnan /Ballybacon /Grange /Newcastle Gun Club for a litter clean up at the entrance to Kildanoge Duck Ponds, Goatenbridge.  The clean up was part of the IFA's national anti -litter campaign. The IFA are currently strongly promoting this campaign. South Tipperary Regional Game Council is delighted to be associated with this IFA initiative. The Game Council wishes to pay particular thanks to Mr. George Mason, Chairman of South Tipperary IFA for joining us on the evening of the clean up. FAMINE PAGEANT IN KILBEHENNY A Great Famine Commemoration is to be presented in the village of Kilbehenny at the foot of the Galtee Mountains in a unique style on Friday, 13th August when an open air Famine Pageant will take place at 7pm. This is the opening event of a Potato Festival that will run for several days.  The pageant promises to be an exciting and moving event and as historically accurate as a one hour pageant allows.  Careful preparations and rehearsals are underway to ensure that the suffering and anguish of the Irish Famine which affected this corner of County Limerick to a huge degree are graphically presented to the public right there in the village. More festival details at kilbehenny.com POULMUCKA SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB The Poulmucka Sports & Social Club will hold a meeting next Thursday 12th August at 9pm.The Agenda will be the County 10 mile Road Race planned for this year. This is an important race in the county calendar and we will have to prepare the route and organise the half marathon stewards. Please try to 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. Please watch this space for more details. DRAÍOCHT The traditional music, song and dance show is back. The lively and colorful expertise of the dancers will entrance and mesmerize with their speed and finesse. The musicians include Tara Breen on fiddle who is a member of the new Donal Lunny Group, Ciaran Mulderrig, on guitar and keyboards, the renowned Derek Morrissey from Ballymacarbery  on box, Galway man Richard Murray, with his lively and enthusiastic contribution on pipes, flute and the odd Tipperary Shout and of course singer Sarah Barry will enchant you once more. Draíocht will continue every Tuesday and Thursday in August in St. Paul's Community Centre, Clogheen. Tickets are €15.00 inclusive of light refreshments and world class entertainment.  Doors open 8.15pm. To book your tickets please call 086 2243323. 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.