2nd August, 2001
Notice
Board
NOTICE
BOARD
Volunteers
Needed
Cork Cancer Research Centre: Our Annual Street Collection,
Shopping Centre Collection and Busking takes place on 2nd August
2001. We will have a Busking Group playing at entrance to Douglas
Village Shopping Centre.
We need Volunteer Collectors for both Shopping Centres on the
day; they can contact David McCarthy at (021) 4895704.
STUDENT
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, College of Further Education, Tramore
Road, Cork. The College is presently updating its student
accommodation register, if you have accommodation available and
wish to be included on our student listing, please contact the
College Admissions Office.
THE HISTORY OF DOUGLAS
Maryborough, commanding a very fine view of the Cork River and
the adjacent lands on the north side, is one of the handsomest
residences in the vicinity of the city. It contains abundance of
well-grown timber, and has been much enlarged and improved within
the last twenty years." (Townsend)
The Banking Company of Newenham and Company opened in 1800 and
continued uninterruptedly until 1821. Apparently it survived the
banking crisis in Cork and Limerick of 1st June 1820, which
resulted in the displacement of hundreds of workers. In 1821, the
bank closed on account of the retirement of one of the partners
named Lecky. It was reopened in 1824 by Newenham. Owing to heavy
losses, it closed finally in 1825, but it seems to have paid all
its creditors fully. What may seem surprising to us in this age
is that, the bank of Newenham and Co. in common with other banks
of the period, issued bank notes for amounts such as six
shillings
In his account of "The Old Private Banks of Munster,"
Eoin O'Kelly gives a fuller if slightly different account of
Newenham's Bank. It was founded by George Newenham, whose father
was a substantial merchant, whose estate subsequently passed to
the son. The son's interest lay in matters artistic; he was a
patron of the arts, a collector of pictures and one of the first
to recognise the talent of the young Macuse, whom he employed in
his bank.
The bank was registered on the third of April 1800, but it was re-registered
on 1st of January, the following year when his son George Junior
and John Lecky were co-opted as partners. It is not known where
the business was first located but it was later established in
Patrick Street. George Newenham and Co., Bankers, Patrick Street.
Hours of attendance 10 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon.
By temperament neither the father nor the son was suited to the
monotonous routine of the bank; they were fortunate in that Lecky
was a capable and experienced businessman. O'Kelly thinks that
Lecky may have left the firm by 1816 and the partnership wound up
after the bad financial year of 1814.
In 1821 Lecky joined Jacob Mark in his shipping business. The
firm was known as Lecky and Mark. They were closely connected
with the Saint George Steam Packet Company founded by Joseph
Robinson Pike. George senior returned to his artistic and
scientific studies, especially astronomy and sculpture. He was an
active supporter of various Cork
cultural societies until his death on 21st October 1821. His
obituary was given in a local newspaper as follows: "On
Sunday morning last at Summerhill, near Cork, George Newenham,
Esq., Banker. It has seldom fallen to our lot to record the death
of a more truly respectable character. He was a man of the
strictest integrity, and in all the relations of life, his
conduct was ingenuous, upright and sincere. In the pursuit of
science and the fine arts, he was indefatigable and displayed
superior ingenuity and refined taste."
For some reason the younger Newenham attempted to reopen the bank
and in 1824 he opened an office near the corner of Queen Street
on the South Mall. But the day of private banking was fast going
and the heavy losses he incurred during the next few months
finally convinced him. All creditors were paid in full and the
business was wound up.
Continued next week...
EINSTEIN'S RIDDLE
(This is solvable)
1. There are 5 houses in 5 different colours. In each house lives
a person with a different nationality.
2. The 5 owners drink a certain type of beverage, smoke a certain
brand of cigar, and keep a certain pet.
3. No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of cigar or
drink the same beverage.
The question is "Who owns the fish?'
The Facts:
The Brit lives in the red house.
The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
The Dane drinks tea.
The green house is on the left of the white house.
The green house's owner drinks coffee.
The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
The man living in the centre house drinks milk.
The Norwegian lives in the first house.
The man who smokes Blends lives next to the one who keeps Cats.
The man who keeps the horse lives next to the man who smokes
Dunhill.
The owner who smokes Bluemasters drinks beer.
The German smokes Prince.
The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
The man who smokes Blends has a neighbour who drinks water.
Einstein wrote this riddle in the last century. He said 98% of
the world could not solve it.
It can be done! Be part of the 2% . Send your answers to Douglas
Weekly.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
Chamber launches Labour Force Results for Cork
8Cork Chamber advocates comprehensive immigration framework that
strikes the right balance between the flexibility needed by
business and the planning required to integrate non-nationals
into our economy and our society.
8One in three Cork businesses recruited non-nationals in past 12
months.
8Lack of availability of childcare facilities is a big issue for
Cork businesses.
Yesterday Cork Chamber of Commerce launched the very probing and
challenging results of
Labour Force 2001, an Economic Immigration and Childcare
Provision survey recently carried out amongst a spectrum of
business sizes and sectors in Cork city.
One in three employers experienced problems in processing work
permits for non-EEA citizens. Commenting on this, Chamber Chief
Executive, Michael Geary said “ We urgently need a
comprehensive immigration framework that strikes the right
balance between the flexibility needed by business and the
planning required to integrate non-nationals into our economy and
our society. We continue to recommend the establishment of a
National Immigration Authority that will act as a one stop
immigration shop so that we can streamline the confusing maze of
organisations which currently operate in this area”.
This survey shows that labour shortages continue to be a major
issue for Cork business. Almost 60% of businesses surveyed
currently experience vacancies many of which they could not fill
in the short term because of current labour shortages and the
shortage of skilled/qualified/experienced applicants. Companies
are increasingly looking overseas to meet their staffing needs.
Inspite of difficulties in verifying qualifications and language
barriers, over 35% of the businesses surveyed recruited non-nationals
in the past year, particularly in the manufacturing, retail and
construction sectors.
The Labour Force 2001 survey also reveals the growing impact that
the lack of childcare places is having on labour market
participation. One in four businesses whose staff have children
under 12 years are concerned about childcare and 42% believe that
the current lack of available childcare is impacting on their
ability to recruit and retain staff. The high costs (Ireland has
one of the highest childcare costs in the EU as a proportion of
earnings),unsuitable opening hours and having no family/friends
available to help were also listed as reasons why employees find
it difficult to source suitable childcare. Michael Geary added
that “according to a Goodbody report, it is predicted that
at a minimum the demand for childcare could increase by up to 50%
between now and 2011”.
He said “ the solution is therefore to boost the supply of
childcare places. The sector is underdeveloped and is not able to
cope with the increase in demand, particularly in light of strong
inward migration. It is important that employers who want to
assist their staff with the provision of childcare are helped.
For instance existing staffing grants should be made available to
employers that run childcare facilities on a not-for-profit basis.
Also the survey reveals how employees whose employers fund
childcare places at independent crèches should not be subject to
benefit-in-kind taxation. This would increase confidence in the
market and thereby increase supply”.
According to the survey Cork employees would like to see more
family friendly arrangements such as part-time work, flexi-time
and job sharing introduced at work with greater tax relief and
tax incentives for setting up facilities made available.
YARIS - The Great All Rounder
This week I took the Toyota YARIS on the road
courtesy of Keary’s of Cork in Grange and was more than
surprised at the all round enjoyment this “little” car
had to offer.
Voted “Car of the Year” in 2000 the YARIS is currently
rated the safest car in its class and driving it I can see why.The
interior ofthe YARIS is like something from Star Trek, no clocks
or gagues in sight only a driver angled hump mounted on the
centre of the dash which turns into a three dimensional monitor
once the ignition is switched on. This supplies the driver with
all the information required in LED form, an innovative and great
design. Room is a plenty in the cabin for driver and passengers
alike with lots of little storage spaces specially around the
dash area for storing all those bits and pieces.
Driver position is one of the most comfortable I have experienced
with all controls configured to give maximum ease when driving.
The overall interior of the YARIS is radical in design but
practical. The boot isn’t huge but the rear seats slide
forward by 150mm to create extra space while the rear seat can
also be split or fold forward altogether t allow even more
carrying space.
The YARIS comes with either a 1.0 or 1.3 Litre engine and it was
the 1 litre, 5 door which I tested. This car is a joy to drive,
power steering, well balanced suspension and all round good
visibility together with a peppy engine and smooth gear box
amounting to a couple of hours of non frustrating, non boring
motoring. I know if I was buying a practical car and moreso my
first car the YARIS would have to be high on the list.
Safety is a priority with the YARIS, the low centre of gravity
and the newly designed suspension and brakes make the little
Toyota safer in an emergency situation while door beams and
pillars are strengthened to spread the impact load. The compact
body is designed around a rigid, low deformation passenger
compartment which absorbs the energy of impact.
Overall verdict.....the YARIS is a deceivingly spacious and
practical car disguised in a compact body of timeless design. The
1 Litre YARIS will give you 50 mpg, serious value for money in an
era of escalating fuel prices.
Prices begin at £10,620 for the YARIS 1.0 3Dr. E up to £16,050
for the YARIS 1.5 3Dr. T Sport.
Ratings.........Based on 1.0
5 Door.
Styling *****
Performance ***
Ride & Handling ****
Accommodation ****
Costs *****
Verdict ****
Standard features vary from model to model and include......
3D Digital Guages.
Driver & Pass Airbags
Power Steering
Central Locking
Immobiliser
by George Thompson.
Statement
by Kinsale Road Dump
Action Group (KRDAG)
City Manager Deliberately Causing Crisis
The announcement by City Manager Mr Joe Gavin that City
Management are continuing to build a W.R.F. at Kinsale Road has
been met with severe disappointment and frustration by the
Kinsale Road Dump Action Group. In February, City Councillors
unanimously voted not to have the WRF sited in the Kinsale Road
area. Mr Gavin refused to accept this and promised a report on
the consequences of such a move, within two weeks. Five months
later the report has finally been brought to Chamber. The report
has no new content as it merely reiterates Management's earlier
stance. Furthermore it shows no attempt whatsoever to source an
alternative site. Following the Manager's announcement the KRDAG
have issued the following statement:
"We believe that the delay in bringing this report to the
Councillors is part of the Manager's strategy to ensure that no
other site can be considered. We had hoped that a change in City
Manager would bring a change in attitude. It is now clear that Mr
Gavin is intent on continuing City Management's policy to
railroad the development of an WRF on the Kinsale road."
"Since taking office Mr Gavin has used various delaying
tactics in order to cause the current crisis which provides
Councillors with very limited options. We believe that he is
bringing the issue to a cliff edge in an attempt to force
Councillor's to reverse their consistent and unanimous position
to end waste treatment at the site."
"City Management have consistently been acting contrary to
the wishes of the democratically elected Councillors. Since 1990
the Councillors have passed six motions to bring an end to waste
treatment at the Kinsale Road. Despite this, Management have been
acting on their plan to build a WRF at the site, incurring actual
costs of £825,000. Mr. Gavin is now using this sum to pressurise
Councillors to accept the WRF at this location. It is our opinion
that the blame for any financial fallout rests squarely at the
feet of City Management, who have been acting entirely without
the support of the elected Councillors."
For further information contact Chairperson Teresa O'Brien @ 021-4895420
DOUGLAS TIDY TOWNS
Dear Michael.
As you are aware Nationwide RTE brought camera and crew to
document the efforts of Douglas Tidy Towns committee .I would
like on behalf of the committee to thank all those who gave of
their time to make this possible and those who helped on the day.
I am sure Douglas Village has captured many stars for the big
screen. Also thanks to the Douglas Weekly for recording the
moment for your many readers.
I am informed that this will be broadcast on Wednesday 8th August.
2001.
It was good to see staff from Shell, Centra, Barrys and South
County bar making a special effort in presenting Douglas as good
example of Village life.
I would like to thank all at St Columbus Terrace for the
excellent work done and it will look well on R T E.
Remember you are all welcome to help with the Street Sweep every
Saturday (10.30am to 1.00pm) And Wednesday (7.00pm to 9.00pm).
Is mise le meas
Sean O'Riordan
Chairman,
Douglas Tidy Towns Committee
EDUCATION FUNDING
Joe Harris ALIA (Dip)
Putting money aside for your children's education is obviously a
wise move. Even if the notion of free education has been
introduced, any parent will tell you that the reality of putting
your child through the education system is far from free.
In fact the costs seem to be going up every year. Even starting
secondary school can set you back a tidy sum.
However ,the funding situation becomes serious when it comes to
third level education. Depending on which course your children go
for they could be in college for four to seven years. It's a long
time!
Then depending on where they go to college you could be faced
with accommodation & transport costs.
Regardless of where they go to college you will have to deal with
the costs of books, meals and general living expenses.
In any event you need to make provision for at least £6,000 per
annum in today's terms, over the term that your child is in
college.
The best time to start saving for a college fund is 10 years
before its required. If they never go to college the money could
be used to set them up in business or maybe a deposit for their
first home. The important thing is to start some kind of an
education savings plan. There are many available through all the
financial institutions.
Education funding is easy to put on the long finger as it can
seem a long way down the road It's not!
My advise is to make a start now because once you have the plan
set up it will take care of itself.
Joe Harris is a member of the Insurance Institute of Ireland and
can be contacted at 021 4 897300
MOTORING MOMENTS
Alberto Ascari was just the opposite of what is
generally the case: Usually it is the driven in the lead who is
worried - he is harassed, he wonders whether he can hang on to
first place - but Alberto felt sure of himself when he was acting
as the hare.
Dan Dempsey's 24 hour rescue & Recovery, Kinsale 086-8217777
