GOLEEN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
SERVING THE MIZEN PENINSULA
VOL: 4 WEEK 39
Sept 29 2011 Published every Thursday
CONTINUED WASTE Well, for some, the circus has just begun as the seven candidates for the office of President of Ireland are now
known. But again I ask at what cost has this been to the tax payer and again maybe I'm on my own here, but do we need a President?
Such extravagance from what we are led to believe is a country that is broke. Remember we are just a small island. There is no doubt this
week saw what any level minded person could only call a farce as couriers drove frantically around the country over the weekend to drop off papers
to Councillors. Then we saw Councillors being called back to Council Chambers specially on Tuesday to vote yes or no for a presidential hopeful.
What amazes me is that no one’s asking anyone what's all this going to cost? Whether we like it or not this money will have to be found
from somewhere in the months ahead from the already over squeezed tax payer. But it’s no point in talking as no one’s listening at the
top. What we will all have to accept is that already some are making a fortune out of what most people see as just one big joke.
POSTER FREE ZONE At the Goleen and District Community Council AGM a request from the floor that we make the Goleen parish
a poster free zone at all elections was discussed. Unfortunately the request got put in the back burner, but we would like to support
this excellent idea and tell all candidates that Goleen Parish wants to be a poster free zone. Please respect the wishes of the people,
candidates. We know well who ye are, so we don't want any of your posters.
CULTURE NIGHT 2011 GREAT SUCCESS There were many events held all over the Cork County to mark Culture Night, but it would have been
difficult for any of them, no matter how much publicity they got, to match the night organised by Goleen & District Community Council, who
organised what many described as a night to remember. With DVDS playing all night going back to life here in 1959. This had the audience
enthralled, but this was just a small portion of the night’s events with music, provided voluntarily by Noel Shannon and Timmy O Sullivan, that had
the people dancing and also the Card playing skills were displayed. Cards have played such a big part in all communities for decades and thanks
to the card players, who broke with their weekly tradition to show all their skill. Table Tennis was ongoing on the night as was a Story Telling
session, when many topics were discussed. One of these being when Donal O'Sullivan, Dunmanus, spoke in some detail of the Junior B 1959
winning team. With many of the team players in attendance on the night it brought back many memories for them. Books written in the area over
the past thirty years were discussed and with some of the authors in the audience, it gave them an opportunity to talk about their book s. ‘Northside
of the Mizen’ author, Pat McCarthy, Gurthduv, gave a detailed run down on his book as did Denis Downey, Carrigmanus, on the book, ‘Next Parish
America’. Other books discussed were ‘My Parish’ by the late Nan Jermyn, Toormore, ‘When the Stones Cry Out’ by Hannah O Driscoll, the
Prairie, ‘A Time to Laugh, a Time to Cry’ by Mike Twohig, Ardravinna, ‘Marconi’ by Michael Sexton and the Mizen Journal by the Mizen
Archaeological and Historical Society. This discussion went on for a lengthy time, but not a one in the packed audience wanted to leave. But the
biggest success of the night went to the Archive section, when many brought a huge amount of photos of happenings in the peninsula up to one
hundred years ago. This is hugely valuable to the community and Goleen & District Community Council would like to thank all those, who took time
to get these photos and bring them and allow us to copy them and have for many years to come. But this was not all that went on, the Community
Council launched their logo on the night and also handed over the proceeds of the recent Schull Hospital fundraisers, that took place in Goleen. All
in all this was a night for all to remember
WEST CORK! WAKE UP AND COME OUT IN BIG NUMBERS AS AMBULANCE CUTS COULD SPELL DISASTER FOR RURAL
PENINSULAS It's hard to believe that anyone in their right mind would consider cutting back our Ambulance Services, but this
seems to be what's happening. Cork is the biggest county in Ireland and proper ambulance cover in the area is crucial. On
Tomorrow Friday Oct 30th we will hear first hand as to what is happening with the Ambulance service in West Cork. This public
meeting will held in the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen at 8pm and all are strongly advised to attend. Let those, who are meant to be
representing us, know that this can’t and won’t happen. It will lead to a massive loss of lives.
COMPUTER COURSES Following on the success of the computer classes organised by Goleen & District Community Council for beginners early
this year, we are happy to announce that another series of courses for beginners will be starting soon. As many have booked for this already, we
have limited spaces available. So contact Lynda on 086 8918782 if you are interested in doing the computer classes run by the VEC.
Michael
Collins GDCC
Foróige—started back on Saturday the 17th September with registration for everyone and an information night for parents and new
members. Foróige Club meets in the community centre on Saturday from 8 to 10 pm. The club is open to anyone who is now 12 in
the community. Membership is €15 per member or €25 for 2 or more family members. Members then pay €2 euro per night. The
election of the new committee for this year will take place on Oct 8th.The first inter club disco will be on the 7th of October in
Skibbereen. Katie Downey-PRO
A Blood Pressure Clinic will be held at the Bantry Health Centre on Wednesday, 5th October 2011 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. All are
welcome to attend this free, confidential service being offered by your local Public Health Nurse with the Health Service Executive,
(South). It is important for people of all ages to have their blood pressure checked on a regular basis. The Blood Pressure Clinic will
be held on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 2.30 - 4:00 p.m. Catherine Cahalane, Cardiovascular Public Health Nurse.
Mizen AFC travelled to Carrigroe pitch last Sunday to take on Ardfield. Ten minutes from starting time Liam O'Connell scored the
first goal of the match. Mizen Goalie, Ross O'Connell, made a great save from an Ardfield Penalty only to have it tapped in on the
rebound by Ardfield. Another goal secured Ardfield's win. Final Score Ardfield 2 - 1 Mizen AFC. Next match fixture is at home
against Baltimore on Saturday 1st Oct @ 5pm. Good Luck lads! Sheila Lucey PRO.
Mizen Rovers -The U16 footballers travelled to Bantry on Sunday last to play Ballingeary in the league final. Throw in was at the
early time of 11 o'clock, with underfoot conditions wet after overnight rain. Ballingeary tore into the game from the off and took
advantage of some poor defending by the Mizen defence to raise some green flags. It was noticeable that Ballingeary were totally
dominant in the middle of the field and were giving good ball into their lively full forwards. Some positional switches in defence and
the ability of Darren O' Donovan to keep the scoreboard ticking over at the other end, steadied matters before half time with
Ballingeary eight points ahead 6-02 to 2-06. Mizen got going straight from the throw in and scored three points, but Ballingeary broke
away to raise another green flag and undo the good work. The local boys really got stuck in after this with half backs Daryl Connell
and Aaron Barry attacking and Shane O' Leary taking over in midfield, giving the forwards possession with which to get scores they
slowly eat into the lead. In the dying moments Conor O' Driscoll with a great goal levelled the game. From the kick out
Ballingeary got possession which led to a free and the winning score. It was heartbreak in the end, but a great battling second half
performance. Final score Mizen Rovers 4-16 Ballingeary 7-08. The championship final is next week and the boys will have to get
stuck in from the start if they want to get their hands on the cup. Panel: Craig O'Driscoll, Keith Whitley, Jed Little, Daryl Connell,
Aaron Barry(0-02), Ryan O'Callaghan, Shane O'Leary, Brendan Goggin(0-01), Conor O'Driscoll Capt.(2-05),Cathal O'Sullivan,
Darren O'Donovan(2-08), Eoghan Sheehan, Kodie Healy, Liam Levis, Padraig Downey, Tadhg Cullinane, Padraig Reidy, Jason
Whitley. Fixtures: U 16 football championship final vs St Colm's Tues Oct 4th in Ballydehob @ 5.30pm. U 18 football league final vs
St Colm’s, U 16 hurling league final vs Kilmacabea, U 12 hurling playoff vs O Donovan Rossa, no dates for the above yet. Monthly
meeting Wed Oct 5th @ 9.30. Tim Sheehan
Flu Vaccine available from 29th Sept. 2011 By Appointment at Mizen Medical Practice. Schull, Goleen,
Ballydehob. 028-35148/28311
Proposed New Parochial House, Schull. Tenders will shortly be invited for this project. General building contractors, plumbing and
electrical sub-contractors, who are interested in being considered for inclusion in the list of contractors from whom tenders will be
sought, should apply in writing to Tom O’Sullivan, Architect, 15 Market Street, Kinsale, Co. Cork. A brief summary of your
experience of the successful completion of similar projects and details of your current commitments and resources, must be provided
with your application. The Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Fri 14th Oct 2011.
Skibbereen Ambulance Service - Public Meeting-As you may be aware, Skibbereen Ambulance Service is going to be replaced by a Rapid
response car with one Paramedic between the hours of 8pm and 8am 365 days a year in the near future and the Injuries assessment unit in Bantry
is being closed during the same hours as of January 2012. The replacement of the Ambulance by a Rapid Response car is bad enough on its own,
but combined with the closure of the Bantry Unit it will necessitate the transport of every accident casualty or sick person to a medical facility in
Cork. The Rapid Response unit has no patient carrying capability and an ambulance will have to be called on every occasion. The Ambulance is
also being replaced in Castletownbere, which means that the entire area of West Cork will have only two ambulances, one in Bantry and one in
Clonakilty to cover an area, which needs eight full fire brigades to cover. This is despite the fact that the ambulance service is exponentially busier
than the Fire Service. Skibbereen Town Council are extremely concerned with the situation and we have arranged a public meeting on Friday
September 30th at 8.00pm in the West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen to discuss and formulate an appropriate response to this impending disaster for
the area. Frank Fahy, Mayor, Skibbereen UDC 087 8336882
Mass Times: Saturday:- Schull: 8.00pm; Sunday:-Lowertown::9.30am;Schull: 10.30am; Ballydehob: 11.30am; Goleen: 12.00
noon; Church of Ireland Services: Sunday- Schull: 10am Altar Church, Toormore: 11.30am
Goleen Community Charity Shop Opening Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 11--2.; Thurs 11-1 Clear out your Wardrobe—Clothes,
Shoes etc must be CLEAN AND DRY No electrical items please.
Wedding Congratulations to: John James Murphy, Schull and Noreen O’Connor, Dublin; John Caverly , Whitecastle, Schull and
Nuala O’Mahony, Bandon;
Birth Congratulations to: John & Jacinta Goggin, Glaun on the birth of their son, James.
Events Calendar—inclusion free. All items to be in by Tues evening latest. 028-35285 or newsletter@goleen.info
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Flu Vaccine Available by Appointment @ Mizen Medical Practice 028-35148/28311
Skibbereen Ambulance Service –Public Meeting West Cork Hotel at 8.00pm.
35 Progressive Card Drive in O’Meara’s Bar. Jackpot €700. Rural Bus will be running.
Mizen AFC v Baltimore at home at 5pm.
GDCC LOTTO Draw - Crookhaven. Jackpot €3000
Cocktail Night in O’Meara’s Bar—Dress to Impress!
Mizen Rovers U 16 Football v St Colum's Championship Final in Ballydehob at 5.30pm.
Mizen Rovers Monthly Meeting at Goleen Community Centre at 9.30pm.
Music in The Fastnet Bar by Rubicon.
Goleen ICA Guild Meeting at Goleen Parish Hall at 8.30pm.
Bingo Goleen Parish Hall every Thursday at 9.00pm.
Pilates Class with Belle Palmer every Tuesday 7-8pm in Goleen Parish Hall. Friday 11.45am. 086 8442832.
Uni-Slim Classes—Schull Parish Hall every Tuesday from 5-6pm. Contact Maura 087-2989104
Mizen Head Signal Station opening hours for October 10.30-17.00pm daily.
Goleen Community Council Annual Christmas Craft Fair Dec 04! Please Book Early! 028-35285
Goleen Community Centre—Contact 086-2725506 to rent the Centre.
Table Tennis Times: Mondays: National School Ages 3.30-4.30pm; Fridays: All Ages: 7pm - 9pm Owen 028-35371
Mizen Rovers U-10 Hurling Training: Mondays 6.00-7.00pm Contact 028-35983
Circuit Training at Goleen Community Sports Field: Mondays contact Deirdre 085-7020173
Foróige Club every Sat 8-10pm Goleen Community Centre. Anyone who is 12 or over welcome to join.
Goleen & District Community Council Private LOTTO Draw
Numbers: 16, 17, 25; €40: Owen Hegarty; €20: Charlie McCarthy; Sonnie O’Driscoll; Ann & Martin
McEntaggart; Ailbhe Murray, Wilton;
This Week’s Venue: Crookhaven. LOTTO Jackpot: €3000
Buy ticket s every week to support the Community & to try to win the Jackpot . If you’re not in you can’t win!
Bernie 028-35285 or newsletter@goleen.info SHORT REPORTS PLEASE. GDCC does not take responsibility for articles and opinions published. Newsletter Editors: Contact Sue 02835225/ Michael collinsmike68@eircom.net Web Site: www.goleen.info