GOLEEN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
NEWSLETTER
SERVING THE MIZEN PENINSULA
VOL: 4 WEEK 44
Nov 03 2011 Published every Thursday
WEST CORK STILL UNCLEAR ON GARDA STATION CLOSURE With up to five hundred people attending two
meetings in West Cork last week in relation to the one Garda Gardaí stations closing, there was no doubting the
importance of these stations to their communities. The people of Kilbrittan proved this on Monday night of last week
as they packed their local hall and on a wet and windy night on Friday night last again over a hundred people from
community alert groups all over West Cork turned up to see can they have this proposed closure stopped. Many
community people spoke passionately about community policing and the importance of a local Guard and the local
Garda station operating in their areas, They also vented anger at politicians, as they said, who were with the party
and not with the people on this and other issues. TDs, Senator, councillors and town councillors were present and
each spoke. Who is responsible for these closures? was a question that seemed to get all sorts of answers. Some
politicians said it was the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. Again, following this meeting, the committee
urged our elected representatives to seek answers to a number of questions. Following this meeting an action
group was set up on this matter with members from the Kealkill, Goleen, Ballydehob, Coomhola, Kilbrittan, Drinagh
and Drimoleague Community Alert groups. A further meeting of this committee was held in Skibbereen tonight and
from there a national meeting will be organised in Athlone on Tuesday week where groups from all over Ireland will
meet. Many of these groups have indicated their interest already in having a national meeting, so action is
happening on this issue very quickly.
SWANSEA CORK FERRY NEWS A BLOW TO WEST CORK When news broke yesterday of the Fastnet Line
group of companies being placed in interim examinership at a sitting of the High Court, it sent shock waves
throughout West Cork. The Fastnetline companies are owned by West Cork Tourism Cooperative Society which
was formed in April 2009. It has four hundred members that have individually invested funds into the venture. This
peninsula played no small part in the setting up of the Fastnetline company. All the people, who gave thousands to
get the Swansea Cork Ferry up and running, gave the funding for the good of tourism in the whole of West Cork
and beyond. The Ferry has discontinued its full service for now. The restructured viable business plan presented as
part of the examinership process, forecasts that the service will recommence on Friday April 6th 2012 and sail until
Saturday September 29th. Radical changes have been implemented including the ships flag being reduced from
1504 passengers to 950 passengers. The service has been severely hampered by the continuing increase in world
oil prices with a single voyage costing €18,560 in fuel costs alone. This announcement is a huge worry to all in any
kind of business in West Cork as the ferry gave a huge boost to tourism figures down here. It is also a great
inconvenience to travellers. There is no doubt that for those who had their ears on the ground that this
announcement is not a shock, but it will be seen as a big blow to this region and all we can now do is hope that the
new restructured viable business plan will work out for all our sakes. MC GDCC
Mizen AFC— took on Ardfield at home last Saturday. Ardfield dominated the first half with a 2-0 lead, but Mizen came back more
determined in the second half and Daniel O Callaghan scored early, from a penalty after the sending-off of an Ardfield player. John
Cullinane got the second goal to even the score and succeeded to score another before the final whistle to put Mizen in the lead.
Mizen AFC 3 - 2 Ardfield. Great result! Thank you to O'Meara's Bar for providing food for the players after the match! Our next
fixture is away to Crossmahon, in the Convent grounds, on Saturday 5 @ 3pm. Good Luck Lads!! Sheila Lucey PRO.
Let us remember all those who died in the past year: Máiréad (Maud, Nee Lannin) McCarthy (Young Grove, Midleton Co. Cork;
John O’Donoghue, Lissigriffin; Tommy Walsh, Knockeens; Paul Joyce, Clifden, Co. Galway; Sean Griffin, Leenane, Crookhaven;
Jack O’Regan late of Leamcon, Schull; Kathleen (Kitty) McCarthy, Schull & Surrey, UK; Julia Newman, Crookhaven; Finbarr
O’Donovan, Gunpoint; Elizabeth (Betty) Love, Enaughter, Goleen;Ciaran Duffy, Shanakill, Co. Dublin; Ted Haire, Enaughter, Goleen;
Timothy Francis Collins, The Castle, Rosbrin; Hettie Murphy, Harbour View Schull; Nan Draper, Lowertown; Bridie Cronin ( nee
Cotter) formerly of Ardmanagh, Schull; Paul Nixon, UK and late of Ardravinna; Mary McCarthy (nee Cadogan), Glaun, Schull; Phil
O’Driscoll, Goleen; Marianne Jervolino (nee Neville, Lissigriffin) New York; Noreen (Norrie) Dwyer, The Orchard, Skibbereen; Charlie
Dukelow, Ardravinnna, Schull; Frances Hegarty, Dunbeacon, Durrus; Kathleen (Kitty) Dempsey, Air Hill, Schull; Albert Bauchman,
Lowertown; Martina McCarthy (nee Daly) Bantry and late of Kilcrohane; Teddy Hayes, Ardura, Ballydehob; Jan Erik Olsson; Ed
Lamb, Goleen and Rogers City, Michigan; Erwin De Die, Coosheen, Schull; Terry O’Brien, late of Colla House, Schull; Mary Hegarty
(nee Meara), Derrycarhoon, Ballydehob; Mary McCarthy, Letter, Goleen; Michael O’Mahony, Skeaghanore, Ballydehob & Dublin;
Kieran Molloy, Pier Road, Schull; Kathleen Ellis, Rathoora, Schull; Kathleen O’Reilly, Killavullen; Beatrice (Beatty) Paige, (née
Satchwell) Clooncundra, Castlerea, Roscommon; Mary Power (nee Lucey), West End, Castletownbere and Schull; Nora McDonnell,
Coorydorigan, Schull; Les Holt, Whitecastle, Schull; Ann O’Mahony (nee Logan), Crookhaven; John Joe O’Sullivan, Ardura Beg,
Ballydehob; Denis Warde, Goleen; Pat Murphy, Kilmichael; Peggy Walker, Schull; Hannah O’Donovan (nee Healy), Gurranes,
Ballineen; Mary Kemp, Slip Grove, Bantry; Brian Foley, Schull; Michael Barry, Carrigaline; Sr Kathleen Murphy, Brisbane Australia
formerly of Gunpoint Schull; Barty Hegarty, Ballydehob; Pat Joe O’Callaghan, South Schull; Mick Croke, Durrus & Kilkenny; Michael
Lydon, late of Schull; Tom Bullock, Goleen & San Francisco; Joe O’ Sullivan, Cove, Schull; Jenny Newman, White Gables, Schull;
Mary Twomey, Station Road, Blarney; Doreen Pyburn, Stewart Foundation, Dublin and Lowertown; Kathleen O’Sullivan (nee
Newman), Glaun, Schull. May they rest in peace. (If there are any names omitted—sincere apologies. Contact Bernie 028-35285 to
have them included in next week’s newsletter.)
Goleen ICA—The cake sale was a big success in the Fastnet Bar last Sunday as customers bustled in to buy our
homemade goodies and also some raffle tickets to be in with the chance to win a spot prize or two! A big Thank you to
all who baked and also donated Raffle prizes! We had a busy couple of hours as baking was snapped up by eager
buyers and made for an entertaining event, meeting up with the locals and holiday makers. Thank you to Martin and
Bridget for allowing us to host the cake sale at their premises. The Halloween decorations added to the merriment, for
kids and the adults alike!! Much Appreciated! Just a reminder to members knitting sets for the Irish Heart Foundation
fund, keep up the good work and we look forward to viewing the completed sets at our November Guild meeting! Sheila
Lucey PRO.
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
November Novena Mass Times: 9.00am—Schull; 10am—Goleen; 7pm—Lowertown; 10.00am & 7.30pm—
Ballydehob. Bereavement Mass Nov 04 at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church, Schull.
MIZEN’S GOT TALENT - So far there are 9 contestants through to the Semi Final which will be held on 20th Nov at 3pm
in the Community Centre. These are Sheila Mitchell, Kathleen Delaney & Eamonn Sheehan representing the Fastnet
Bar; Lisa O'Driscoll, Anne Sheehan & Séan Sheehan representing O'Meara's Bar; Ger O’Connor, Vince Twomey, Timmy
Sheehan representing the Lobster Pot Bar. Well done to all who got through so far. Sunday 6th November is your last
chance to take part in the Goleen heats of Mizen's Got Talent! Young, old & anything in between can take part at the
Community Centre starting at 3pm with registration taking place from 2.30pm. Remember it’s not just a singing
competition all talents can be showcased on the day! There will be 3 contestants going through from this heat to join the
9 other finalists from the 3 pubs and all 12 will then take part in the semi final on Nov 20th at the Community Centre
with 5 finalists from the night going through to the Grand Final in Schull on Dec 20th. Fiona O’Driscoll.
Birth Congratulations to Leo & Eva O’Callaghan (Gunpoint, Schull & Dublin) on the birth of their son Jack.
Goleen Community Playgroup are putting together a cook book. We’d love it if you’d donate your favourite recipes to us for
inclusion. Recipes can be handed in to Playschool and also to Eileen in O’Meara’s or emailed to us
at goleencommunityplaygroup@gmail.com Thank you!
Events Calendar—inclusion free. All items to be in by Tues evening latest. 028-35285 or newsletter@goleen.info
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Table Quiz at the Fastnet Bar at 9pm in aid of Mizen Rovers. Please support
35 Progressive Card Drive in Fastnet Bar Jackpot €780. Rural Bus will be running.
November Bereavement Mass at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church, Schull. All Welcome.
Mizen AFC v Crossmahon away in the Convent Grounds at 3pm. Please support.
GDCC LOTTO Draw - O’Sullivan’s Bar Jackpot €1150
Mizen’s Got Talent—Tigin & Hackett’s Bar;
Mizen’s Got Talent—Community Centre at 3.00pm.
Zumba Fitness Classes in Goleen 8-9pm. Contact Deirdre 085-7020173
Nov 20 Mizen’s Got Talent Semi-Final—Community Centre at 3.00pm with 5 finalists going through to
on Dec 17.
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
Dance classes will take place in Goleen Parish Hall every Tuesday night at 9pm. All are welcome
Zumba Fitness Classes: Thurs—Schull Parish Hall 8-9pm; Contact Deirdre 085-7020173
the grand final in Schull
Yoga Classes—Mondays—Schull Parish Hall 9.30-11.00am/Teenagers 4-5pm; Thursdays-Shine Studio, Skibbereen 8-9.30pm/ For pregnancy 6.30-7.45pm;
Fridays—An Sanctoir, Ballydehob 10.45-12.30am; Contact Claire Osborne 086-2134080.
Acapellabella—Thursdays at 8pm, Rosie’s Bar, Ballydehob.
Mizen Head Signal Station opening hours for November 11.00am—4.00pm Sat and Sun Only.
Goleen Annual Christmas Craft Fair Dec 04! Spaces are filling up fast!
Don’t miss out on your chance to sell your produce/goods/crafts 028-35285.
Goleen & District Community Council Private LOTTO Draw
Numbers: 14, 20, 31; €40: Lauren, Danny, Amy Sheehan €20: Donie Twomey;
Amy O’Connor c/o Sonnie O’Driscoll; Richie Barry; Jason Whitley;
This Week’s Venue: Crookhaven. LOTTO Jackpot: €1150
Buy tickets every week to support the Community. You too can be a winner!
All news Items & Adverts must be sent in by Tues evening to guarantee inclusion in newsletter. Otherwise items will appear in the following
edition. Contact Bernie 028-35285 or newsletter@goleen.info SHORT REPORTS PLEASE. GDCC does not take responsibility for articles and opinions
published. Newsletter Editors: Contact Sue 028-35225/ Michael collinsmike68@eircom.net Web Site: www.goleen.info