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GOLEEN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
SERVING THE MIZEN PENINSULA
VOL: 9 WEEK 22 JUN 02 2016 Published every Thursday.
Mass Times: Monday & Friday: Schull 9am. Tuesday & Thursday: Goleen 10am. Wednesday: Ballydehob 10am. Saturday: Lowertown 8pm.
Sunday: Ballydehob 9.30am, Schull 10.30am, Goleen 12 noon. Church of Ireland Services: Sunday: Schull 10am, Toormore 11.30am, Ballydehob 11.30am.
Recent Deaths - Sean Cadogan, Rathoora. Deeply regretted by his sister, brother, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Pádraig (Paddy B) O'Driscoll, Mayfield and Cape Clear. Sadly missed by his wife, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, aunt, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours, and large circle of friends.
Our sincere sympathies to all. May they rest in peace.
New Arrival - Congratulations to Pascal & Catherine Hennessy (nee Barry, Cahir), Co. Longford, on the birth of
their son, Gerald Thomas.
Congratulations to Maeve Scully, Goleen, and Mark Breen, Kildare, on their recent engagement.
Happy 50th Anniversary - Congratulations to
Joan and Tom Notter, Crookhaven, who celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary this week. Love and best wishes from all your family and friends.
ATLANTIC The new documentary ‘Atlantic’ was screened in Schull last
weekend at the Fastnet Film Festival and really stole the show away. Up
to two hundred attended the screening, which has won the best
Documentary at Dublin Film Circle Awards.
‘ATLANTIC’ aims to give voice to the communities most impacted by
strained fishing resources and Oil Development in these Atlantic
provinces. As the global giants push the boundaries of risk and
technology to access oil in increasingly difficult places, and international
super-trawlers suck unprecedented amounts of fish from the ocean, this
documentary looks at the impact of these ventures on people and the
environment. Using interviews with industry experts, scientists, oil
employees, fishermen, politicians and ordinary people, ‘Atlantic’
examines both the cost and the benefit of opening up the Atlantic
frontiers.”
The documentary, one hour and twenty minutes long, shows the
unnecessary struggle fishermen are having in this country and shows
the inaction of successive governments down through the years.
It is a must-see for all as it shows how we, as a nation, many years ago
simply gave away our rights to our own water. That is something other
Governments did not do. Look at the Government in Norway, which is
an excellent example of how a nation stood up to the super powers;
this has led to prosperity in their country. Sadly, Irish Governments lay
down and acceded to every request over the last 50 years. They have
given away large rights to our seas for our fishermen, while we can look
out and see foreign vessels fishing Irish Seas till they will run it dry.
Looking at this documentary it is difficult to see how we are going to be
able to turn this around, unless we take drastic action. But there is no
political vision for the future of fishing and there hasn’t been for some
time in this country. This situation must be addressed.
A DVD of ‘Atlantic’ is for sale at €10 - a must-have in all homes.
MC GDCC
Goleen Summer Festival This year our annual summer festival will
run from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th August. GDCC
Goleen & District Community Council Private LOTTO Draw Numbers Drawn 5, 16, 21. No Winner of Jackpot
Lucky Dip €40: Donie Twomey. €20 each: Luke Nolan, Nathalie Blackstom & Eamonn Sheehan. Sellers Prize: T Jermyn
This Week’s Venue: Fastnet Bar Jackpot €1150 Lotto tickets available from Caroline Sheehan 086-864-2647 or Denis O’Neill 086-821-3441
If You’re not in, You can’t win! Buy your tickets for a chance! All monies made from the LOTTO go back into the Community through Community Projects throughout the village and surrounding areas.
Windows & Doors
Conservatories
Facia • Soffit • Guttering
Stephen Dineen 086 847 6604
Fastnet uPVC
Events Calendar - inclusion free. All items to be in by Tues evening. Email [email protected]
Jun 02 Bingo in Goleen Parish Hall at 9pm. All welcome
Jun 04 GDCC Lotto Draw in the Fastnet Bar Jackpot €1150
Amenities and Attractions in the Locality
Goleen & District Community Social Centre - Every Mon 11am-4pm Lunch 1pm (except Bank Holiday Mon will be the following day-Tues). Book Meals by 11am the previous Sat. Contact: Maureen O’Callaghan 086-330-0262
Goleen Community Centre - Contact 086-272-5506 to rent the Centre.
Derryconnell Civic Amenity Centre - Open Tues & Thurs 9am - 12.30pm & 1.30 - 4.30pm. Sat 9am - 1pm
Bantry Recycling Centre - Open Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm & Sat 9am - 1pm. Tel: 027-55923
AIB Mobile Community Bank: Every Mon, Thurs & Fri - Ballydehob - 9.30am to 10.30am. Schull - 10.45am to
12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm. ATM in Schull outside Brosnan’s Eurospar.
Schull Office Skibbereen CU: Tues & Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 5pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm. 028-28666
Schull Library - Tues to Fri 2.30 - 5.30pm. Weds 9.30am - 1pm & 2 - 5.30pm. Sat 9.30am - 1.30pm. 028-28290
Bus Time Tables: Goleen - Cork: Mon - Sat 07.50 & 17.30 Sun 16.15; Schull - Cork: Mon - Sat 12.40; Cork -
Schull: Mon - Sat 09.30; Cork - Goleen: Mon - Sat 13.00 Change at Skibbereen 16.05 & 16.30 Change at Skibbereen 18.20; Sun 11.30.
• Rural Transport & Cancer Connect - 027-52727 Mob 087-122-4404 [email protected]
Mizen Head Signal Station Open daily 10am to 6pm www.mizenhead.ie 028-35115/35225.
Mizen Information & e-Centre Main St. Goleen. Wifi, Hot desks, Copying, Printing, Coffee, Gifts, Public Toilets. Open daily 10am to 6pm 028-35000 Come in for a chat!
Important Contacts
Goleen First Responder/ Defibrillator Group Number 083-146-6605
Coast Guard /Emergency Services 112 or 999 Garda Emergency Number 027-20860
GARDA Text Alert scheme in Crookhaven and Mizen area (ChARGE) Text 083-159-8889
Mizen Medical Practice - all enquiries & appointments call 028-28311 or for Out of Hours Service call SouthDoc 1850-335-999
Film Festival Visitor or Summer Migrator - Mrs
Betty Bolster, an avid Angry Birds fan, was delighted to have a photo opportunity when this car parked outside her door last Sunday. Betty enjoys playing Angry Birds on her iPad - a remarkable lady! Ellen Logan
Anam Cara Fundraiser - Coffee morning, home baking & chat, this Sunday 5th June at 11am in Schull Parish Hall in aid of Anam Cara, a charity that offers support to bereaved families. You can find out more on this at www.anamcara.ie Ellen Logan
Goleen Harbour Archery Tag - Drop in Sessions every Saturday afternoon, 2.30pm at Goleen Community Centre. Come Rain or Shine! Come & try Archery Tag, the fast growing new combat sport; think Hunger Games meets Nerf or Paintball meets Dodgeball. It’s safe and a lot of fun for
all the family, from 8 years old and up. If it's a dry day we will play on the outdoor pitch, but if it's raining we can move it indoors to the sports hall. €10 drop in session, call to book and avoid disappointment. Call: 087 799060
Congratulations to Owen Kelly, local 3 Star table-tennis coach, on being elected as Chairman for the Munster Table-Tennis Branch. Mair Kelly W.C.T.T.A PRO
FOOD & DRINK MADE WITH LOVE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
BALLYDEHOB VILLAGE, GATEWAY TO THE MIZEN
www.budds.ie / 028 25842
Facebook - BuddsWestCork
Waxing Tinting Glamglow Facials
Manicures Pedicures Gelish 2 Week Nail Polish
Tanning Make-up
Call or text Denise Johnson on 083-451-0440
Denise’s Beauty Room, Toormore
Classified Ad - For Sale 2004 Toyota Corolla—1.4 Petrol, Blue, 4 door, NCT until Sept 2016.
Very well kept car. Contact 028-35267 or 086-860-8987
Classified Ad - Holiday Cottage GOLEEN village - TO LET Cottage - July availability - Sleeps 4, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 shower room contact [email protected] for more info
Bernard O Driscoll Lawn Maintenance
Goleen 086-830-5347
Fancy a House Swap?
Looking for house in Mizen Head area to swap for same on Inismaan.
Contact Sheila on 028-35000 or call into the Mizen e-Centre in Goleen
NOTTAGES Restaurant
Mid-Week Deal • Every Wednesday during June
Enjoy a 2 course meal for only €15 • Reservations recommended
Open Wed to Sun 5.30 - 9.30pm - To book please ring 028-35963
Open everyday 12.30 to 9pm
Serving freshly cooked food from locally sourced products
028-35309
Exams - Best of luck to our young players starting into their exams next
week. We wish you all the best.
The 120 Club Draw - It’s that time of year again for our main club fundraiser, the 120 Club Draw. €500 will be given away each month for the next 5 months. Tickets can be brought from Kieran O'Sullivan 086 8434146, Maura O'Reilly 086 8512283, Francoise Riou 086 1794151 and Kieran Sheehan 086 1023629.
U14 B Hurling - Congratulations to Fastnet Gaels on winning
the Rebel Óg West U14 B Hurling Championship Final on Tuesday evening. Full time score Fastnet Gaels 6-05 Sam Maguires 2-12. Well done Matthew Sheehan and Jake Coughlan.
Cúl Camp - This year Cúl Camp will run from Monday 25th - Friday 29th July. Please contact Tim Sheehan on 086 73889567. Mizen Rovers GAA honoured with Rebel Óg award - Earlier this year, Mizen Rovers were named the overall winner of FBD’s Community Champions for Change programme. The award was for raising awareness of farm safety among teenagers. Last week, in recognition of their victory in the FBD competition, a second piece of silverware was added - they picked up the Rebel Óg award for May.
Mizen AFC - Mizen travelled to Dunmanway on Sunday evening
and won 5-2. After taking an early lead through a sublime Darren O’Donovan chip, Mizen found themselves 2-1 down at the start of the 2nd half. Soon after, Mizen's star man, Shane O’Mahony turned the game on its head with a quick fire double and another Darren goal in between made it 4-2 to Mizen! Gerald O’Callaghan wrapped up the scoring with his 16th goal of the season! Great performance from all the lads, Dunmanway's defence will be grateful they won't have to face the mighty Shane O’Mahony again this season! Last league fixture this Sunday, a
must win game against Bunratty, with kick off at 2.30 in Schull. Mizen squad: Diarmaid O’Callaghan, Ronan Kennedy, James Scully, Daniel O’Callaghan, David O’Farrell, Patrick Scully (C), David O’Leary, John Cullinane, Shane O’Mahony, Gerald O’Callaghan, Darren O’Donovan, Peter Sheehan, Chris Kennedy, Brendan Goggin. Brian "RAFA" Clarke
The Star Wars production may have left but they haven't forgotten us.
Lucasfilm have taken an ad out, in the Irish Examiner this week, thanking the people of Crookhaven, Goleen, and the Brow Head peninsula in West Cork for their hospitality during their time filming there.
“Lucasfilm and the Cast and Crew of the 8th instalment of the Star Wars saga would like to thank the people of Crookhaven, Goleen and the Brow Head Peninsula for the warm welcome
we have received throughout our location shoot here in West Cork.
We have been captivated by the landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way, it has provided a spectacular backdrop for our story.
The tireless commitment of our Irish crew, the enthusiasm and support of all the people of West Cork have made our
Irish adventure one we will always treasure.
“Go mbeidh an fórsa leat! - May the force be with you!”
The people of the Mizen Peninsula would, in turn, thank you for this kind message, your custom and also the excitement your visit created.
We hope that this area of West Cork and its inhabitants will always have a special place in the hearts of crew and cast alike.
We hope to see you all again soon!
BARLEY COVE Beach Hotel 028-35874
Open all weekend - come & enjoy the view!
Live Music Saturday 4th June Food served all day
SCC levels of below 100,000cells/ml over the last five years. They claimed
the top prize following an assessment of the performance of thirteen
shortlisted dairy farms from all parts of the country. Milk quality is
extremely important to the O’Sullivan family: “We are producing a food product here and we put the quality of the milk we produce on our farm as
the number one priority. That is why the milking of the cows and the
washing of the milking parlour inside and out is the most important job we do every day.” This attention to milk quality has meant that the farm has
previously won the Drinagh Milk Quality Awards and the Carbery Milk
Quality Awards.
Billy Kelleher, Regional Advisory Manager, Teagasc, said that the farm walk
will allow dairy farm families see at first-hand the types of achievable steps which can raise quality standards and which can help to maintain those
standards throughout the year. Many other farmers can learn from the O’Sullivans’ experiences in relation to milk quality; they use the available
information to make the right decisions and carry out the recommended
actions correctly.
Zoë Kavanagh, Chief Executive NDC highlighted the role of the NDC &
Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards in raising standards: “Through this award programme we see the passion for progressing and learning the newest and
best way of doing things; combined with a heartfelt wish to take care of,
and develop the farm, so that it can be passed on to the next generation with care and pride.”
Seamus Daly, Drinagh Co-op, “We are delighted that the ‘Sam Maguire’ of milk quality awards has been won by a Drinagh Co-op supplier and that the
O’Sullivan family has made their farm available for this farm walk.”
The importance of milk quality to Ornua (formerly Irish Dairy Board) was underlined by Kerrygold: “Irish dairy farming is the best in the world, not
only because of our natural grass based production system, but also
because our farmers, down through generations, generously share their knowledge and continuously improve standards in the industry and in their
communities. This Farm Walk generously hosted by the O’Sullivan family is
a perfect example of our farming community’s appetite to share knowledge and help one another. We look forward to welcoming a big crowd to West
Cork in June,” said Jeanne Kelly, Kerrygold spokesperson.
O’Sullivan Family Farm Walk - A dairy farm walk will take place on
Friday, 17th June 2016 on the farm of Kieran, Catherine and Cathal
O’Sullivan, Dunmanus, Goleen, Co. Cork, the 2015 National Winners of the
NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The O’Sullivans and Judges were
pictured at Awards last year (L-R): Dr. David Gleeson (Teagasc); Cathal O'Sullivan; Baldonnel Flashmatic Renita (on loan from Cyril & John
Dowling); Dr. Jack Kennedy (IFJ); Catherine O'Sullivan; Kieran O'Sullivan
and Prof. Pat Wall (UCD). Photo: Patrick Bolger
Kieran, Catherine and Cathal O’Sullivan, Dunmanus, Goleen, Co. Cork, the
2015 National Winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards will host a farm walk on the afternoon of Friday, 17th June 2016. The Teagasc
organised event will focus on the practical steps taken by the O’Sullivans to
win the national title. All are welcome to this event which will run from
2.00pm to 4.00pm.
The O’Sullivan family milk 138 cows on their 107 hectare farm (in 2015) and supply their milk to Drinagh Co-op. They have consistently achieved
Serving Schull with breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea, pastries &
a lovely harbour view
East End, Schull, Co. Cork Phone: 028-27005 Owners: Brittany Ingram & Kevin Rochford
Open Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 10am - 6pm
& Sun 10am - 4pm
