CAHIR NOTES SCARBOROUGH CHILDREN I have received the following e-mail from Mike Manning:  ...”Well, they had a fantastic holiday and I’m really sorry that I missed the trip. I have now bought a pub “The Spa”, in Victoria Road, Scarborough.  All visitors from Cahir will get a very warm welcome and after we have decorated, one of the areas is to be named ‘Cahir Corner’, with photos of Cahir around the walls and photos of you all. Please thank anyone you see for all the condolences passed on to me and to Sammy while she was in Cahir, and I hope to see you all again very soon.  ...” BINGO Wow! They raised a whopping €750 for Telethon, and want to thank everyone for their support.  As well as this, they donated €500 to Meals on Wheels and another €500 to St Mary’s Church towards the upkeep of the graves. They are a non-profit-making organisation run on a voluntary basis and anything they do make is donated to local charities. The Day Care Centre and the Hospice benefited during the Summer.  Of course, none of this could be done with the support of the community. There will be a cash Raffle next Tuesday, for the first Tuesday of the month. Bingo continues every Tuesday in the Community Hall at 8:30 pm and all are welcome. ROSEMOUNT AREA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION This group’s AGM will take place on Thursday 15th November in the Castle Court Hotel at 8pm. Residents are urged to go along and get involved to meet the needs of what is required in their particular area. The Committee would like to meet and involve residents from the various countries who are living in the area. Do you care enough about where you live to make an effort? EUROSTAR KARAOKE COMPETITION Carroll’s if The Hill Inn proudly present their Eurostar Karaoke Competition, with the First Round starting this Saturday, 3rd November at approximately 9:30pm. The next Round will be on Saturday 10th November with the Grand Final on Saturday 17th.  All the proceeds from this event will go to Meals on Wheels.  There will be a Raffle and lots of spot prizes on the night, and all are very welcome.  The music will be provided by ‘Pablo’s Karaoke’ TWO DOGS FOUND Luckily, they were found by a dog-lover, and anyone who is missing two little terriers, one black and tan, with a red collar, and the other blondish with white paws, a white face and a black collar, should telephone Carmel Ryan, at 23 Bengurrah:  052 41041 during the day or 45574 after 7pm.  The dogs are obviously well cared-for, and someone must be missing them terribly. CAHIR CAMOGIE NOTES The AGM of Cahir Camogie Club was held on Tuesday night last week in the GAA Club rooms. It was most encouraging to see such a fine crowd in attendance. Chairman Billy Coffey welcomed everyone and in his address thanked all his fellow officers, managers and players for another successful year in the club.   Secretary Geraldine Hickey, in her report, outlined the Club's activities during the year and thanked Dinny Whelan and the GAA for all their co-operation, and the Partners of Colaiste Dun Iascaigh for the use of their PE hall for indoor camogie. .She also noted the invaluable help from our First Aid people, who come with us to the games: Margaret O Donnell, Anne Harris, Charlotte O Donnell and  Mary Walsh. Geraldine then went on to thank PF Tarmac for their generous sponsorship of a set of Jersies during the year. She also outlined our Club's attendance at County Board meetings and in conclusion stated that it was the tremendous commitment of the players and their parents that make our club the success that it is.   Treasurer Jo Burke gave a detailed account of the club finances and talked about some fundraising ideas for the year ahead. Each team manager gave an account of their work during the year and particular praise was given to this year's U12 team, who have won both County Championship and County League honours.   Officers for the forth coming year are as follows: Chairman Billy Coffey; Assistant Chairperson: Marie Casey;  Secretary: Geraldine Hickey; Assistant Secretary: Mary O Donnell;  Treasurer: Jo Burke; PRO: Pattie Costigan.   Indoor training continues every Wednesday night from 7pm. NEW CHAIRMAN On Thursday 25th October, Finna Fail Cahir Comhairle Ceanntair held a meeting to fill the Chair left vacant by the co-option of their former Chairman, Andy Moloney, to the County Council. This was to fill the vacancy sleft by the election of Mattie McGrath to Dail Eirreann. The meeting was well attended, with sitting TDs Mattie McGrath and Martin Mansergh joined by Councillors Andy Moloney and Michael Anglim. The newly elected Chairman is Gerry Bell, New Inn, with Ballybacon man Martin Lonergan as Vice-Chairman. CAHIR ACTIVE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION Can’t turn the clock back? Just wind it back up! On Tuesday 23rd October, the “Go for Life – Physical Activity Leaders (PAL) Workshop” continued in Cahir House Hotel. The course that week focused on “Better Balance” and explored the range of activities geared to improving the balance of older people who are independently mobile.  Line Dancing is a perfect activity, enjoyable and also promoting the necessary movements for posture and balance. An evening at the Cork City Greyhound Track has been arranged for 10th November, with the bus leaving from Cahir. The Annual Christmas Dinner and Social will take place on Wednesday 5th December at 2:30pm in Cahir House Hotel. The next card game will take place on Friday 2nd November, and of course all are welcome.  Tea and munchies will be served as usual. CAHIR & DISTRICT LADIES’ CLUB The Ladies’ Club will be back on Monday 5th November, when they will be collecting a €10 non-refundable Deposit for the Christmas Shopping trip to Blanchardstown in December. The Course with Tracey will be back on Monday 12th November, due to the Bank Holiday. CLONMEL SONG CONTEST Our very own John O’Brien is a finalist in the competition, which takes place this Friday night. Good luck, John! CAHIR OUTREACH GROUP The Group wishes to thank most sincerely all those who made the Pack & Wrap for the Chernobyl Children’s Project International such a huge success.  A special word of thanks must go to John and Carmel Dolan and the staff of SuperValu, who were so courteous to the volunteers;  to Marion Duffy, who gave her full support over the two days;  to the Transition Year Students of Colaiste Dun Aiscaigh, who were so helpful to the customers;  and to their Co-Ordinator Ms Joanne Trehy, who organised the teams. The Sprit of Volunteerism is certainly not dead in Cahir.  All monies raised will go to bringing eight children and their enterpreter to Cahir next Summer for one month’s Rest and Recuperation.  The Group wishes to welcome the new host families who came on board, following their recent appeal. NEED HELP EXERCISING YOUR DOG? Just ring Bernie on 085 105 9574 – she is hoping to build up a number of customers for her service, and is also prepared to dog-sit when owners are away.  She does not intend to stay in the animals’ homes’, but will be available to feed and groom them and give them exercise and loving care while their owners are on holiday. (I have this sort of arrangement with friends and family when I go away, as both my dogs are rescues and are not at all happy in kennels.) POULMUCKA SPORTS & LEISURE CLUB A very successful and enjoyable Fun Run took place in Poulmucka last Sunday in aid of People in Need. The Poulmucka Sports and Leisure Club would like to thank all the athletes who took part. Well done to you all. As always, these days cannot take place without help, and thanks to all the volunteers for your tremendous help, effort and time. A big thank-you to John and Bridget Moloney for their hospitality and to all who brought food and made the day such an enjoyable one for them all. Poulmucka Darts Club organised a game last Friday night, also for People in Need. A great night was enjoyed, again, by everyone and approximately €700 was raised from the two events. The members of the Darts Club are always willing to help, so a big ‘thanks’ to them, one and all. The Sports and Leisure Club has organised a walk starting at the Emigrant’s Rest on the Old Bridge in Clonmel on Sunday 11th November at 12:30.  They will start with an easy route with their guide. This walk is suitable for children and adults and will take approximately three hours.  It will be a day for family and friends to meet.  Go along and enjoy Music and Craic back at Moloney’s from 7pm. CAHIR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY LOTTO €4,000 is the Jackpot total for this week! Last week’s Draw was witnessed by Joan Loughman, with numbers 4, 11, 15 and 22 coming up.  The five Lucky Dip winners, each of whom have received €30, were:  Adrian Condon, Ballydrehid;  John Slattery, Graigue, Clogheen;  Philip Fahey, New Inn; Ollie Ryan, KBB, Cahir Business Park;  Tom Vincent, Clonmore. Tickets for this week’s Draw can be purchased up to the last minute – noon – from the Business & Training Centre. All the profits from the Community Lotto go to the Duneske Leisure Complex. CAHIR LIONS’ FASHION SHOW Another terrific night of Fashion, Glitz and Glamour will take place on Thursday week, 8th November, in aid, once more, of Children At Risk in Ireland (CARI).  There are several exhibitors new to this show, plus all the relevant local businesses.  And loads of stalls as well! Some of the models may come as a surprise to the audience – or not, as the case may be. As well as the shops and boutiques listed in the advertisement, McMahon’s Shoes and Urban will be exhibiting too. This Show is supported by South Tipp Today. Tickets are €25 and are available from exhibitors and from Cahir House Hotel. COLAISTE NEWS PARENT TO PARENT Colaiste Dun Iascaigh's "Parent to Parent" course will begin on 1st November in the former Vocational School, Church St., Cahir. This programme has provided millions of parents with practical "hands on" ideas for raising children in today's world. The course, facilitated by Ms. Marie Berry and Ms. Geraldine O'Connor will run from 7 to 8 o'Clock for a total of seven sessions. GREEN FLAG Colaiste Dun Iascaigh has taken the first steps in obaining a "green flag" for the College. Mr. Stephen O'Brien and Transition Year students have begun the process. A committee has been set up and over the next year it is envisaged that the whole College community will support this very worthwhile venture. SENIOR BOYS SOCCER Colaiste senior players played Rockwelll College on Friday last. The result went to the way side. Rockwell had the best of the opening exchanges and went close on two occasions. However,Cahir went ahead against the run of play with a fine header from Eamonn Wootten from a corner. Rockwell were level within five minutes after some slopply play by our defence. In the second half Cahir were much the better side. Diarmuid Ryan and Thomas Power both going close on two occasions With 20 minutes to go we got the goal we deserved with a penalty from Andrew Fitzgerald after Eamonn Wootten had been brought down. Well done to the panel and coach Mr. Pat Cunningham. The next match will be played against Cashel Community School.  BOYS BASKETBALL > Colaiste Dun Iascaigh U.16 and U.19 teams competed against St. Peter's Wexford in Tipperary on 22nd Octoberl The U.19 team started at 11a.m. It was a very tight game and their defence was excellent. St. Peter's found it very hard to break through. The team worked well and there were some excellent performances. It is their second win of the season. Thge final score was 27 - 25. They look forward to meeting Bridgetown Wexford after the mid-term break. > Team: Shane Murphy, James Howlin, Danivs Sinkevicills, Kevin O'Donnell, Jim Costigan, Brian Costigan, Cian Duggan, Felix Finke, Shane Fox, Eric Rees, Gareth Sunders, Krimo Birem. > The U.16 team got off to a very poor start but showed great determination and fought back. It was their first game of the season and this year the team has many new players. The team was led by Gareth Saunders and Krimo Birem who have had a number of years experience and this was evident on the court. In the last quarter it was anybody's game and there was only a difference of one basket. Unfortunately the Colasite team was beaten. The final score was 23 - 27. This team shows great promise and look forward to the next outing. > Team: David Glavin, Marc Duggan, Jason Duggan, Ciaran Nugent, Gareth Saunders, Krimo Birem, David O'Donnell, Kieran English, Ian Byrne, Eoin Lambert, Cian Conlon Smith and Michael Tobin. > HOMEWORK CLUB > Colaiste 1st Year students will be invited to join the Homework Club which will begin to operate after the mid-term break. The Club will be supervised by teachers. It provides a great opportunity for 1st year students to ask questions and clarify some of the difficulties they may be experiencing with homework. Transition year students will be present to lend a helping hand. The Club will run from 3.30 to 4.30 twice weekly. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL FUN I thought of last year’s competition, which was so entertaining, while watching the racing from Aintree over the weekend, when quite a few potential Cheltenham runners – and winners – made their first appearance over jumps this season. Helen Quirke assures me that the Festival Fun will be a definite starter next year – and that’s not so far off, so start watching and reading, and maybe you will be as well informed as the Caplice Family, who won the top prize in 2007.  And the race was on right down to the wire, with the last televised race providing the decider. READERS’ NEWS & VIEWS ...always welcome at 10 Market Yard / 086 840 5020 and at the e-mail address above.