Goleen & District Community Council Private LOTTO Draw Numbers: 2, 16, 24; Jackpot €2350 Winner Timmy Barnett; Seller’s Prize: Timmy Barnett This Week’s Venue: O’Sullivan’s LOTTO JACKPOT: €700 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. Mass Times Day Ballydehob Goleen Lowertown Monday & Friday Schull 9.00 am Saturday 8.00 pm Sunday 9.30 am 12 noon 10.30 am Church of Ireland Services Day Ballydehob Schull Toormore Sunday 11.30 am 10.00 am 11.30 am Recent Deaths - Mary Lucey, Rathura, Schull. Daphne Hegarty, Gubbeen, Schull. Sincere sympathy to their families & friends. May they rest in peace. Wedding Bells - James Healy, Schull & Diane Wisdom, Dublin & also Emma Nolan, Drinane, Schull & John Paul O’Sullivan, Kealkil. Congratulations to both couples on their recent marriages. They are wished many happy years together. New Baby Boy - Congratulations to Brendan Goggin & Jessica O’Leary, Glaun on the birth or their son, Eoghan. Goleen Community Charity Shop Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11.00am 2.00pm. GDCC Newsletter - Your contributions can be submitted by email to [email protected] or you can drop them into the Community Centre on a Monday. Alternatively contact Caroline by phone or text on 086-259-3877 to arrange. OS INSULATE Con O’Sullivan [email protected] 028-28866/086-8944916 CAVITY WALL INSULATION ATTIC INSULATION DRY LINING GOLEEN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER SERVING THE MIZEN PENINSULA VOL: 8 WEEK 2 JAN 08 2015 Published every Thursday. POSITIVE NEWS FOR BEEF FARMERS There was some very positive news this week with the announcement that Ireland will be the first European country to be allowed sell beef in the US market in 16 years. Beef from the EU has been banned from the US since it imposed a ban over concerns about the infectious bovine disease BSE. The ban was only formally lifted in March 2014. The news is the result of two years of rigorous testing and negotiations. Minister Simon Coveney welcomed the news. "We have worked with the US administration to get an inspection team here to look at our plans, to look at our systems, to reassure them on safety grounds,” he said. "A positive relationship has developed and now that has resulted in a big breakthrough, which is a full opening of the US beef market to Irish beef. America is a country that consumes 11 million tonnes of beef every year. They import about 1.2 million tonnes of that. That’s about €4 billion worth of beef. The US at the moment is the highest priced beef market in the world. It is important that Ireland will be part of that. It’s really important that we have as many markets as possible to access so that we can target the markets that give us the best price. The more high quality premium priced beef we are selling into the highest price markets in the world, the higher the margin which farmers will receive.” This is a positive development and its significance will be judged by farmers securing improved beef prices from the market place in 2015. There has been a recent major increase in US beef prices, up by €1/kg in the past year, represents a “real opportunity” for Irish grass-based beef exports. So a good start for the New Year has to be welcomed by all. MARY LUCEY RIP The death has taken place in Schull Community Hospital of Mary Lucey, Rathura, Schull. Mary was a former member of Goleen & District Community Council, serving her area for four years. Mary was well known due to her involvement in many organisations in both Goleen and Schull down through the years. Her passing leaves many memories for those who knew her. The Ballydehob, Goleen and Schull ICA group formed a guard of honour for Mary outside the Church of the Seven Sacraments, Lowertown last Saturday. She will be missed by her relatives and friends. MC GDCC Schull Shop Local Draw - List of Winners Michael & Helen Barnett / Alice O'Driscoll, Barry Butcher / Connie O'Mahony, Black Sheep Inn / Mary G Sheehy, Blue House Gallery / Elaine Falvey, Brosnans Hardware / Anne O'Connor, Bunratty Inn / Fiona O'Driscoll, Centra / Finin MacMarthaigh, Classic Touch / Mary Hellen, Courtyard Crafts / Donie Twomey, East Meets West / Vera Dukelow,Enibas / Cathy O'Sullivan, Escape Beauty / Jim Brennan, Eurospar / Betty O'Reilly, The Fish Shop / Catherine Roycroft, Fuchsia / Naomi O'Brien, Grove House / David Barry, Hackets / Catherine Kelleher, Harbour Bay Flowers / Catherine Roycroft, Herons Gallery / Finbarr Hellen, Little Way Charity Shop / Charlie O' Callaghan, Loughbeg Farm Products / Simon O' Keeffe, McCarthy Chemist / Colette Egan, MCS / Marion and Dermot, Newmans Post Office / Margaret O'Sullivan, Newmans West / Nora Barnett, Ocean Beauty / Mary Murphy, O'Regans Bar / Ann McEntegart, Pebbles / Zena, Present Company / Gabrielle Hogan, Roaring Water Healthfood / Mary Moynihan, An Tigin / Marlen, Waterside / Gene Griffin, Whyte Books / Lisa Scarff, Schull Country Market/ Josie Hellen, Divecology / Mary Logan, Seamus O'Donoghue / Lorraine O' Callaghan. Thirty six prizes in Total! If you have not collected your prize please do so at Michael & Helen Barnett’s Shop. The Schull Shop local initiative was a wonderful success & participants wish to thank everyone who took part. A Happy New Year to all our customers. Helen Barnett Goleen ICA wishes everybody a very Happy and Peaceful New Year. Our first meeting of 2015 will be on Wednesday 14th January in the Parish Hall. The 9.30 pm talk, entitled, “Her Trip to the Philippines”, will be given by Heather O’Leary. The title perhaps belies the actual nature of the “Trip”. We are not looking at and hearing about Heather’s summer vacation but rather learning about the charitable work she has been carrying out with underprivileged children in that region. I would urge you to come along to take interest in and to support one of the young members of this community who has given up her time and skills to assist some of the world’s more disadvantaged children. As usual a scrumptious array of home baking will be provided along with tea, coffee and a raffle. (All for €5 for non-members) Mary O’Meara PRO Thought for the day “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realise how blessed you are for what you have.” ~ Author Unknown Make a Clean Sweep for the New Year! TRADITIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEPING & NEW “POWER SWEEPER” FOR STOVES COMPETITIVE RATES CONTACT T.LANNIN, GUBBEEN 086-822-6007 028-28013 Events Calendar - inclusion free. All items to be in by Tues evening. Email [email protected] Jan 08 Bingo in Goleen Parish Hall at 9pm. All welcome Jan 09, 10 & 11 Schull Drama Group Present Robin Hood Jan 09 GAA Weekly 35 Card Drive in the Lobster Pot Jackpot €1060 Jan 10 GDCC LOTTO Draw - O’Sullivan’s Jackpot €700 Jan 14 Goleen ICA Monthly Meeting at 8.30pm followed by talk by Heather O’Leary at 9.30pm Weekly Events, 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. Goleen Community Playgroup - Open Mon-Fri for preschool. Free ECCE places available. Call 028-35927 or 083-149-0260 Goleen Afterschool Club Mon & Tues: Cooking; Weds: Irish Dancing; Thurs; Art & Crafts. Call 028 -35927 or 083-149-0260 Fit Kids for Goleen Mondays 3.15 - 4.30pm in the Community Centre Mizen Rovers U10 Training Mondays at Goleen Community Centre 6-7pm. Boxercise Fitness Mondays 8-9pm Schull Village Hall. All ages. Gaisce participants welcome. 086-240-4709 Schull Junior Running Group Tuesdays 3.30 - 4.30pm at tennis courts. Age 7 upwards. Contact 086-240-4709 Céili Classes Tuesdays in Goleen Parish Hall at 9.15pm. Including Waltzes, Quicksteps, Foxtrots. All welcome. Morning Outdoor Fitness Wednesdays after school drop off 09.30 - 10.30. at Schull tennis courts. 086-240-4709 Schull Parent & Toddler Group Wednesdays 10am -12noon in Parish Hall. All welcome. €3 per Family. Salsa Dancing Wednesdays 8.30pm in Newman's, Schull. Everyone Welcome. Acapellabella Community Choir Thursdays 8pm upstairs at Rosie's, Ballydehob phone Caz 083-142-5599 Foróige every Friday evening 8.30 to 10.30 in the Community Centre 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 Credit Union: Open Tues & Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 5pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm. 028-28666 Schull Library - Open Tues, Thurs & 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. Mizen Head Signal Station Open Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm www.mizenhead.ie 028-35115/35225. Mizen Information & e-Centre, Main Street, Goleen. Coffee, Wifi., Hot desks. Gifts, chat. Winter Hours Nov - Mid March Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm 028-35000 Important Contacts Goleen First Responder/ Defibrillator Group Number 083-146-6605 Coast Guard /Emergency Services 112 or 999 Garda Emergency Number 027-20860 Mizen Medical Practice - all enquiries & appointments call 028-28311 or for Out of Hours Service call SouthDoc 1850-335-999 To Book Your Adverts - email [email protected] for rates. All items must be sent in by Tues evening to guarantee inclusion in newsletter. GDCC does not take responsibility for articles and opinions published. Newsletter Editors: Contact Sue 028-35225/ Michael [email protected] Website: www.goleen.info Goleen GAA - Hope everybody had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. Our club is already preparing for the coming season with U21's training a few weeks now and our Juniors gearing up for our first session this Saturday. Membership is due so anybody interested in being part of the club, contact Bob O'Leary (087-968-5344) or Richie Barry (086-258-1296). Richie is also running a scrap collection to raise funds for the club and can be contacted at the number above. This year, there will be a draw held for all who donated or are yet to donate scrap. More details to come. All the best for 2015. Sean Sheehan PRO Cope Foundation Christmas Day Swim It was wonderful to see everyone so enthusiastically taking part in the annual Cope Christmas Day swim in Schull . Well done! Total raised so far €1499. Thanks to all the participants, spectators & the Inshore Crew. T. Newman Charity Walk / Run - I would like to thank, most sincerely, all who took part and helped out with our annual walk / run from BARLEYCOVE to CROOKHAVEN on New Year’s Eve and made it so successful. Although, on the day, the weather was atrocious, we had about 45 people take part from both the car park and the hotel. On the day, we raised €607.00 for CYSTIC FIBROSIS IRL. How fantastic was that. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! A special thank you to Goleen Coast Guard, Marshalls & Dermot O’Sullivan A very happy 2015 to one and all, and looking forward to the next one .... New Year’s Day Swim in Crookhaven – Another great turn out! A big thank you to all the participants & helpers. Your efforts have, so far, raised €719 for Bantry Hospital. Well done to all involved & here’s to next year. Claire Barrett Self-Healing Lessons and Courses - Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation is good for our health and healing, the prevention of illness and rejuvenation. All the muscles, sinews and joints are lightly stretched. By combining the gentle exercises with correct breathing, a maximum of oxygen, blood and chi is circulated around the whole body. There are guided meditations after the light exercises, working with breath, relaxation and selfhealing techniques. Free access on my site to meditations and videos and printed instructions included in the 5 lesson course price €70. Concessions available. Ballydehob - An Sanctoir. Starts Fri. 9 & 16 January from 9.30 to 10.30 am. It’s all about showing you what to do to self heal while having some exercise. www.markvandam.com - over 20 years experience with internal health exercise and meditation. Tel. 02388-57370 Mob. 086-1591881 please like https://www.facebook.com/marktaichi Classifieds Schull Drama Group Present Robin Hood - What does one do in the doldrums after New Years? Well if you are in Schull you go to the annual Panto! Schull Drama Group put on a fantastic show - Robin Hood and his Very Merry Men - a huge cast of tiny children, enthusiastic teenagers and plenty of adults that really should know better. This Friday & Saturday at 8pm & Sunday at 3pm in the Parish Hall. Tickets €10 adults, €5 children & concessions. The Heron’s Cove Restaurant and B&B Open Saturday January 10th 3 Course menu €27.50 Dinner, B&B €65 pps pn. Call 028-35225 to book www.heronscove.com Help wanted for elderly, disabled Gent in Goleen/Crookhaven area. 2 hours, once a week, no cooking. €10 per hour + petrol (€90 max per month). Email only to [email protected] (No calls please) For Sale - Elkhart Silver Flute. Like new. €95 including first flute lesson. Contact Terry 086-192-3023 SPRINGHILL CLINIC Sports & General Injuries Anita Johnson, Physical Therapist & Manipulative Therapist IIPT, L.C.S.P., ITEC Dunbeacon, Durrus, Bantry 027-61287/086-3951120 www.springhilltherapies.com VHI, Quinn, Aviva approved.
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