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COUNCIL ADOPTS TOWN BUDGET 2012
The members of Cobh Town Council, with the exception of Cllr Kieran
McCarthy, adopted Budget 2012 at a meeting held on Wednesday last.
Members of the group against Household Charges held a protest outside the Council building
during the meeting.
Mayor of Cobh, Cllr Jim Quinlan urged the members to support the Budget and asked them not
to oppose it because of the Household Charge.“
I respect peoples right to protest against Household Charges, but I believe this protest
is not a reason to oppose the passing of the Budget. It is incumbent on us to pass this
reasonable budget rather than have a commissioner appointed in our place. This is a better
budget than those of previous years.”
Town Manager, Mr Louis Duffy, introduced the Budget and said considerable effort, from
both members and management, had gone into producing a budget which seeks as far as
possible to maintain services while also trying not to impose any extra burden on those
who pay for those services.
For the 3rd year in succession no increase in the Annual Rate of Valuation was proposed
and an increased level of funding will be given to community and voluntary groups who are
working to enhance the town.
But it was also necessary to reduce funding in the areas of housing repairs, street
cleaning and parks and road maintenance.Members agreed that the Town Boundary needs to be
extended to include a number of lucrative rate paying businesses which would boost income
for the Council.
Eight councillors endorsed the passing of the Budget, Cllr Kieran McCarthy opposed on the
basis of the Household Charges. Mary O’Connor
READ ‘SPIRIT OF THE TITANIC’
Carrignafoy Community College launched the One Book One Community
Reading Project on 14 November. To commemorate the centenary anniversary of the Titanic we
chose ‘Spirit of the Titanic’ by Nicola Pierce .
The initiative continues until the end of March and we are inviting as many people as
possible to read this endearing novel – suitable for all ages from 9 years upwards.
Multiple copies are available in Cobh Library or you can purchase your own copy in Harbour
Book Shop, English’s or the Heritage Centre. So come on everybody grab a book and
read. For any further details please contact Anna Keating HSCL at Carrignafoy Community
College 4811325.
COBH YOUTH SERVICES MOUNT CROZIER SPORTS CENTRE
Mount Crozier consists of Three Tennis Courts, a Multi Use Games Area which can be used
for Basketball & Soccer.
If you or your group are interested in using the above facilities at any time, please
contact Sinead Morgan on 021 – 4814640 to make a booking.
TABLE QUIZ in aid of CROSSHAVEN LIFEBOAT STATION
Commodore Hotel on Thursday Feb 16. €20.00 per table of four. Start time 8.30pm. The
RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Please give your support.
“GOSSIP SPICE, WHO’S UP TO WHAT ON GREAT ISLAND”
# Happy 4th Birthday to Lakeishia on February 5 and Happy 5th
Birthday to Lexie on 9 February. My two little prinesses, love Nanie Fran xoxo.
# Happy Birthday to John Daly, Maura Keating, Jessica Stack, Tara Mansworth, Joanne
McCarthy & Frank O’Brien from all at the GICN.
Walkers raise over €61,000 for Cancer Research
The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk 2011, which took place in Kenmare from the 22–24
July, was a tremendous success with over 200 walkers participating from counties all over
Ireland and collectively raising an amazing €61,113.43 towards cancer research
programmes at Cork Cancer Research Centre.
The Walk is a 70km fundraising event that has gone from strength to strength in the past
six years, providing nearly €500,000 for Cork Cancer Research Centre. The Kerry Way
Cancer Walk was founded by Damien and Laraugh O Brien from Cobh along with two of their
friends namely John Martin and the late Donald Noonan and has continued to grow each year
and is now one of the Centre’s annual signature events.
A special thanks to the people of Cobh for their continuous support and generosity over
the years. The Centre does not have any source of annual state funding and therefore is
extremely reliant on the voluntary fundraising efforts made by the public and events such
as the Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk.
A huge thank you to a number of people who give their time annually on a voluntarily basis
including the Organising Committee Pat Murray, Blaithin Kiernan and Ed Long. Walk leaders
Pat Murray, Blaithin Kiernan, Ed Long, Aine Kiernan, Caitriona Kiernan, Fiona O Connell,
Nikki Carlos, Paul Kenifick, Tom Galvin, Tim O'Sullivan, Vicky Goggin, Nigel Kavanagh,
Brendan Griffin (Senior), Brendan Griffin (Junior), Mark Barry, John Martin, Tracey
O’Donovan and Martin Dunlea, Ground Crew Sheila O Sullivan, Damien Carroll, Sinead
Kelly, Shane Kelly, Karena McCarthy and our scientists Tracey O'Donovan, Shelly Cronin
Carroll and Pat Forde.
Finally a huge thank you to all the walkers for your continuous support in helping us
raise funds for our scientist to continue their vital work in cancer
research.’’We look forward to seeing all the familiar faces at the Kerry Way
Cancer Research Walk 2012 which will take place in Kenmare on 20, 21 and 22 July.
For more info visit www.ccrc.ie or www.kerrywaycancerwalk.ie.
BUTTERFLY BALL LAUNCH AT FOTA ISLAND RESORT
Butterfly Wings launched its 6th annual Butterfly Ball in aid of the
Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nurse Programme on Thursday, in the luxurious surrounds
of the Fota Island Resort with Jane O’ Connor (Cobh Community Rose) and Niamh Cadogan
(Cobh Regatta Queen). Both girls wore dresses from the Princess Rooms Cobh and head pieces
from Velvet Bow, two long term supporters of the charity.
Rose O’ Dea of the Irish Cancer Society says “We have 65 nurses on our books
covering the Munster area. From 2009 - 2010 the night nursing department provided 2548
nights of care to the Munster area. With an average cost at €350 p/night the total
amount spent on nights of care is €891,800.”
This year the Butterfly Ball takes place on Saturday17 March in the beautiful surroundings
of the Fota Island Resort. The night promises to be a great way to celebrate our national
holiday with a trad band playing at the drinks reception and many more Irish influenced
surprises. The event will be as always an extravaganza of glitz, glamour and
sophistication.
The night will commence with a drinks reception at 7.30pm followed by a sumptuous dinner,
an auction, raffle and a long night of music and craic. Music this year is provided by the
Cobh based band; The Big Band who will keep you on your feet and for the young at heart
they are followed by a DJ.
Tickets are €80 and can be purchased from any committee member or by contacting them
on the following numbers: 021 4814172 or 086 3779948. You can also email
butterflyswing@gmail.com
ST MARY’S NS FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER
February 10 at the Commodore Hotel from 7-9pm.
Come along for a night of great fashion from local shops and support the Parents
Association’s fundraising efforts.
Scoil Iosaef Naofa - An Aimsir - Mí na Nollag 2011
Ryan O'Donovan recorded the rainfall for December and found that 83mm fell
altogether during the month. We had 10 dry days.
The temperature was recorded by John McCarthy & Darren McKevitt and they found that it
ranged from a low of 0 degrees on the 11th, 12th, 13th & 16th to a high of 13 degrees
centigrade on the 22nd, 24th & 25th (Christmas Day!).
The wind was recorded by Trevor Sawyer & Killian Hackett and they found that the most
common wind was from the West (14 days) with South/West in second place (8 days) and
North/West in third place (7 days). The strongest wind was a Force 8 on the Beaufort Scale
which we had from the South on the 12th of the month. Beimid ar ais an mhíeo chugainn.
Slán go fóil.
COBH HOCKEY CLUB
Mixed results for the Club last weekend. Div 3 took on Church of Ireland who brought in
some of their more experienced players for this game. Straight from the hit off they
caught Cobh and won a short corner which when hit in deflected off a Cobh player into the
net. 1-0 down after a minute Cobh struggled to get to grips with the game but slowly they
pulled their way back and had some great runs.
They were very unlucky not to equalise just before half time when a shot on goal just went
wide. The second half saw both teams put some good moves together but it was C. of I who
again stole one on Cobh when they they caught them with a quick ball that they put away.
This looked like a step too far for Cobh but as in previous games they dug deep and with
about 15 minutes remaining they won a short corner which eventually came to Gillian
Morrison on the edge of the circle who buried the ball with a great shot. This spurred
Cobh on and following a long corner Katie Murphy put the ball into the net to equalise.
The last 5 minutes were tense as both teams fought for the winner but the points were
shared on this occasion.
Div 6 travelled to take on UCC in the Cup and this proved to be a thrilling game with
nothing between the two teams. UCC had the better of the first half and had some good
chances one of which they put away after about 25 minutes when from a short corner they
scored to leave it 1-0 at half time. The second half saw Cobh attack more and they
delighted their supporters when they equalised from a great short corner hit by Mari
Moynihan.
As extra time loomed both teams fought hard for the winner and when Cobh were awarded
another short corner only a great save from the UCC goalie kept her team in the game.
Extra time (golden goal) could not separate the teams and so it went to penalty flicks.
Again here nothing could separate them after the first five flicks with the young Cobh
goalie Jamie Kearney doing brilliantly (her first time facing a penalty). So to sudden
death penalties and unfortunately it was UCC who took the game when they scored after
Cobh's flick had been saved.
Scoil Iosaef Naofa Open Night
Thursday 9 February from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Anyone interested in enrolling their sons in Junior Infants or 1st Class in Scoil Iosaef
Naofa for September 2012 and subsequent years are invited to attend.
Enrolment forms will be available on the night.
Breaking The Silence Receives ESB Electric Aid Funding
Breaking The Silence is delighted to announce that the Group is the
benefactor of €7,000 ESB Electric Aid funding. ESB (ESB Networks & Electric
Ireland) have orchestrated Electric Aid funding to support the areas of Homelessness and
Suicide Prevention. Breaking The Silence is extremely grateful for this funding and is
already putting it to excellent use with the recent provision of Critical Incident Stress
Management Training to a group of front line support workers (Counsellors, Psychologists,
Defence Forces Personnel, Gardaí etc.).
In addition to this, the group rolled out another Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
(ASIST) Training Programme in Cobh in early January and plans are already in motion to
provide additional training across Cork city and county throughout 2012. Avril Quinn
THANK YOU
The Board of Directors of Cork Mental Health Foundation would like
to express their sincere thanks to the people of Cobh who supported our recent Church Gate
Collection. The total amount collected was €847.95 which was outstanding and very
much appreciated. All monies collected will go towards our Education and Housing Projects
in the Cork area. A special thanks to Cobh Branch O.N.E. for co-ordinating the collection
and all those who gave their time freely to help.
DEATHS: Ann Hockenhull (nee Harrington), Ballynoe Road. Angela
Gallagher, 13 Joe Reid Place & London.
COBH GAA NOTES
Lotto: Our Lotto rollover finally came to a much anticipated halt on
Monday 23 January. Congratulations to Paddy Maher who scooped the huge jackpot of
€15,500. The jackpot had been rolled over for over 40 weeks with the eventual winning
ticket being sold in the Quarry Cock Bar, The club would like to thank everyone for their
continued support of the lotto over the last number of months. New lotto tickets
€1:50 each, on sale in the club and local businesses.
GREAT NEWS GIRLS!
After a fantastic year's camogie in 2011....we can nearly call Castle
Road a home venue ;-).. We will resume training as follows: U18, U16, U14 & U12 will
start back on Sat 11 Feb at 11am. With the younger girls born in '02, '03 & '04
returning on the warmer 10 Mar at 11. We would also welcome any Girls who wish to join our
fantastic club to attend either of the above dates. Brian Farrell