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This is the 6^th Edition of the Carraignabhfear Newsletter.  We would like to thank all the Groups and

Individuals who gave us Articles and News items over the last few months. The Newsletter will continue to run until June 2002 so if you have any articles/news etc please contact us.  These will be printed free of charge, but we do charge €1.50 for For Sale/Wanted ads.  If there are any other items you would like to see in your Newsletter, Please leave us know. You can contact Brid Murphy Cronin, Ballyvorisheen, Carraignabhfear  or Mary O’Sullivan, Boherard, Carraignabhfear. We will be glad to hear from you.

St Colmcilles Brigini Company has had two great wins in the recent Brigin Diocesan Competitions.  They won first place in the Brigin  Movement to music Competition and Marie Forde age 10 years from Island won second place in the Brigin of the year competition.  

WELL DONE Briginis!!!! We are currently looking for a second

Guide leader for girls between ages of 11 & 14.  If you’re interested in getting involved, please come along any Wednesday night 7 p.m.  

 Parents Association

    St. Patricks Night Dance

          Carraig House

                 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.     

          Dancing to Rockin’ Jerry

      Tickets  €7 each

Plastic Waste is one of the most difficult waste types to dispose of in an Eco-friendly manner. If you landfill plastic it takes very long for it to degrade and if it is incinerated, it gives off toxic substances called dioxins. It is for this reason, the Government is introducing the plastic shopping bag levy.  From 4^th March

2002, an Environmental levy will be charged at 15 cent per bag on plastic shopping bags.  Every time you shop you will have to decide whether you need a plastic shopping bag.  The retailer must charge you for each bag and this must be itemised separately on your receipt.  The retailer will send this money to the Revenue Commissioners and it will go into the Environment Fund.  The levy will be payable in all sales outlets e.g. Supermarkets, Clothes Shops, Book and Record Stores, Service Stations etc.

Carraignabhfear Environmental Committee recommends the re-use of plastic bags or the use of paper bags

When Shopping.  This will help the Environment and help your pocket. 

      March theme;   COMMUNITY ALERT;

I want to pay a special tribute to two people who have been involved in Community Alert since it began in

Carraignabhfear in the 1980’s.  Michael Sherlock and Patsy Murphy have done tremendous work for the

Community and have been involved in a number of initiatives over the years.  In particular I mention the

Social Alarm Project for the elderly which they spearheaded a couple of years ago.  This scheme, grant aided

by the Department of Social Welfare, saw the instillation of a number of panic button alarms in homes of the

elderly in the parish.

Unfortunately, over the past couple of years Community Alert in Carraignabhfear has been left to a very small

 Group and more than not with only Michael and Patsy keeping it going.  I understand that now

Michael and Patsy feel it is time to pass on the reins of Community Alert to some others.  I want to take

This opportunity on behalf of An Garda Siochana to thank Michael and Patsy for all they have done. I appeal to

the community for some new people to take on Community Alert.  Community Alert should be seen more than

 Just a crime prevention organisation.  It has a social role in particular with helping and caring for the elderly

and vulnerable.  The Department of Social Welfare continue to annually grand aid projects to help the elderly

through Community Alert committees and this is another means of getting funding into the community to look

after the more vulnerable in the community.

In relation to the crime prevention/detection role of Community Alert, I appeal to all to be aware of what is

Going on in your own areas, to be aware of the elderly, especially those living alone.  You do not have to be a

nosy neighbour, just a friendly one.  Know the regular comings and goings in your own area.  If you see

something unusual, note it.  You do not have to confront anybody.  If you wish you could pass up and down a

few times.  Make the area seem a busy one.  If in doubt, call the Gardai either via Cobh Garda Station

 (021)-4811333, (available 24 hours) or in the case of an emergency use 999 or 112.

If you wish drop a note into the Garda Station.  If nothing has happened no harm will have been done.  If

Something does happen then your piece of information might be vital and help solve the crime.

                                                                                                                  Sgt. Jim Crotty.

The Community Alert Representatives are;

 Michael Collins – Gormlee/Boherard,          Dympna Geaney – Ballinaborta,    Denis Begley - Dunbollogue

 Renske Hickey – Ballybrack,                       Sheila McGinty - Laharn,               Con Cronin, -  Ballinaglough

 Dan Lynch - Lyre,                                        Ger Mc Mahon – Ballycaskin,        Richard Sherlock - Ballinahina                                  

    GROUPS USING THE COMMUNITY HALL;-

Beavers meet every Monday night 7 PM to 8:15 PM.  All boys over 6 years welcome to join. 

IRISH DANCING every Tuesday at 6:15 PM.  New pupils welcome enquiries to Carol O’Mahony 

at 4891032 or 4362721. 

Guides; - St Colmcilles Brigini Company meet on Wednesdays 7 PM to 8:30 PM.  Girls over 7 years of age. 

SET DANCING CLASSES; are held on Tuesdays 9 PM to 11 PM.  Beginners always welcome. 

Emphasis is on enjoyment As well as learning set dances.  Teacher Mr. John Cronin. 

SOUTHERN HEALTH BOARD; - Social Worker comes to the Hall every Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 p.m.

-          Public Health Nurse is available on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 

GLENCARRIG PARENT, TODDLER & BABY GROUP are now meeting on Thursday mornings 10 am to 12 noon. 

I.C.A.  Monthly meetings take place on the 1^st Tuesday of each month.

  New members welcome. 

Children’s Music Classes – violin & piano are held every Saturday in the Front Room. 

TAEK WON DO meet Wednesdays 3 PM to 4 PM. 

SENIOR CITIZENS; Around the Fireside meet 3^rd Tuesday of every month 8 PM to 10:30 PM.  Everyone Welcome.

CREMIN AUTO CENTRE

         Tel;4884126/087-2620162

All makes of tyres supplied and fitted. Servicing, Crash Repairs and NCT Work.

Coakleys day today;

Groceries, Deli, Hot Food, Frozen food, Gas,

 Video’s etc…

Telephone 4884618 for all your daily needs