23rd August, 2001
Notice
Board
A
TRIBUTE TO NOEL MORRISH
It`s hard to
believe that Noel Morrish went to Heaven over a month ago, he is
so much yet a part of An Oige and shall remain a loving memory.
His was a life full of joy and happiness. He missed his wife
Mairin but he rose above it and his family were indeed a Bulwark
to help him along.
His love of books and research took Mairin and himself into
another world. When they spoke in Irish you witnessed the deep
love they had for "An Teangan Dhuchais" Noel had a
phrase when parting he would say "No lets not just keep the
faith _ lets spread it" How right he was.
Let`s get out in the countryside that he loved. Trees were his
speciality so " Orienteering" was a joy for him and the
beauty of the forest with its flora and faunaheld a special place
in his heart. He was very knowledgable leisurewalks in Boreens
and lettle roads he loved, with
comanding views over our lovely land.Last Sundays Walking "Union
Hall" would have been very special.
He had recenthly taken over as Regional Chairman of An Oige which
he loved and was a regular at it`s Thursday night cycle runs. A
Guard of Honour was provided at his removal of cyclists young and
not so young by over 20 of the Thursday night cycle group. He
loved being with people and he was passionate about swimming and
climbing with friends was again something special.
We will honour his memory on a hill walking week-end which he was
to lead on the week-end of 1-2nd. Sep. next taking in the beauty
of Benaumore and Mangerton in his beloved Kerry, staying in the
An Oige Hostel in
Kllarney.
Noel we miss you but Ta imis cinnte go bfuil tu ins na bhlaitis
immeasg na n-aingeal is na naomh mar bhi tu gconnai reidh.
Mairin agus Noel enjoy Heaven. To his family we extend our
deepest sympathy. Stand proud for having a father who was the
love of your lives and whoes frindship we treasured.
(V.G.)
CLLR. DEIRDRE FORDE WRITES ...
Readers I've had a very' busy week I'm glad to say. There are
many issues and concerns to keep me going on a full time basis
and with the economic growth around Douglas and Rochestown and
the rest of the constituency it looks set to continue in that
vein.
Someone once asked me what would I do if! won the lotto (as if)
and I know I would still hope to he doing this job which must he
a good sign!
I have noticed the bad weather has a detrimental effect on
various road surfaces and this will escalate over the winter. I
have notified Council that there are potholes on the Fingerpost
Roundabout; Calderwood Road (more of Calderwood is on the
programme for next year) the Ballycurreen road is in a terrible
condition. Incidentally, I am aware that Residents and commercial
businesses in this area are taking their lives in their hands
when trying to cross the Airport Road at the Bull McCabe junction.
The speed and volume of traffic on this road leads to kamikaze
style crossing and I know that there have been a number of
accidents at the junction. I will be asking Council Traffic
Engineers to examine what can be done. This road will continue to
be heavily utilised and lets face it, with the backup of traffic
in Frankfield we need all the infrastructure of the area to be up
to standard and functioning at maximum,
I am delighted that work has commenced on the footpath at 'The
South County' and I have
discussed with the Engineer again the suggestion of bollard's
under the Bow Wow Bridge.
While we were examining the scene last week, we nearly had our
toenails clipped when a van and a car crossed under the bridge.
Bollards were suggested in the traffic Plan (as an alert resident
of the area recently pointed out to me) I know that the Engineer
felt that the larger bollards would be too obtrusive under the
bridge and was contemplating placing two prior to entry under the
bridge to slow traffic. However, I still hold the view that the
danger to the elderly and those with buggies especially is when
under the bridge. The Engineer is going to examine the problem
and come back to me soon.
I have also written to the Engineer asking him to place sections
of footpaths adjacent to the E.S.B. boxes in Kensington on the
footpath programme for upgrading and to send in the truck to
clean the drains to prevent flooding over the winter months.
That's it readers,
I'll be in touch next week. Cllr. Deirdre Forde
ANIMAL CARE SOCIETY
Since its foundation in October 2000, The Animal Care Society has
gone from strength to strength with many new developments.
Perhaps the most important development to date is that the ACS is
now a registered charity which significantly means that any
donations or financial support to the ACS is tax deductible.
The ever rising number of animals saved and re-homed is testament
to the ACS but the Society needs urgently, its own sanctuary.
With its own sanctuary the ACS can handle emergency cases without
having to ring around for help. Like most projects there is the
question of funding for a down payment on a suitable premises and
subsequent mortgage. To this effect the ACS has started its own
standing order campaign featuring recent rescuees Chester and
Buster.
Since becoming active the ACS has rescued and re-homed in excess
of one hundred animals, mainly cats and dogs and working closely
with the Cat Action Trust, have been able to spay/neuter almost
all of these animals. The numbers are rising all the time and it
would be fair to say that but for the Animal Care Society most if
not all of these rescued animals would have died or been put to
sleep.
The ACS needs help to achieve their moral goals, your help to
save the many abandoned and mistreated animals and pets that end
up in its care, so all donations or financial support be it
individual or Corporate Sponsorship (Tax Deductible) will be
gratefully received.
Membership of the Animal Care Society is available at £15 per
year, £10 for OAP’s and students. For further information
on the Animal Care Society and its services contact 021-4545981
or e-mail: info@irishanimalcare.org, website: www.irishanimalcare.org
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MUSIC REVIEW by Aoife Barry
'Skindive' - Skindive
Irish-based quartet Skindive are the new kids on the block of the
Irish music scene, but with their eponymous debut offering
they've delivered a fresh slice of rock laced with electronica
that leaves the listener in no doubt but that they are here to
stay. Gerry Owens, Trim-born and flame-haired, is the main
creative influence of the group, the main songwriter and
composer, and also the person who picked Canadian-born Danielle
Harrison to be the vocalist, the chosen one to transmit his
lyrics from page to greater public. Finding Ms. Harrison was
undoubtedly one of the best discoveries Owens could have made for
his band, a fact that the first track on the album, the current
single, 'Swallow', lays testament to.
Her unique vocal style is clear, sharp, cutting, eerily slicing
through the pulsating rhythm and sonic bursting riffs, wavering
high above the music, making each song unforgettable, taking the
listener in and sucking them into the dark world of Skindive
before releasing them, sometimes gently, sometimes with a
resounding thud. Songs such as 'Skindive', 'Salt Peter', 'In For
The Kill' and the superb 'Tranquilizer' leave an indelible print
on your brain, others, such as 'Confession' or 'No More Good
Guys' leave a light footprint, until repeated listening drives
them home.
Name checking electronic-rock acts such as Nine Inch Nails is par
for the course in reviewing Skindive, as well as the similarly
female fronted Garbage, and while Skindive do also indulge in
some film sampling (a' Ia Fun Loving Criminals) and make liberal
use of loud riffs, they steer clear of resigning themselves to
sounding like Trent Reznor and co. The inclusion of the Irish
film orchestra widens the scope if each song and attests to Gerry
Owens musical insight and versatility. Epic, panoramic, biting,
loud and, well, loud, to be fair anything I say about them may
sound cliched but it's true. Skindive are a force to be reckoned
with, and although they lack the slower moments one might expect,
the best, as they say, is yet to come - any alt-rock or
electronic rock fans, miss this at your peril. Rating: 8.5 / 10
Buyl it!
MUSIC NEWS:
Marilyn Manson fans take note: the 'dark one' plays Dublin, in
early September, tickets on sale now Five fans will be glad to
note that Sean and Scott have not left the band, contrary to
reports, Five are still, well, five......Victoria Beckham's debut
single will be available in the coming weeks, and she also
recently admitted to having not one but two breast enlargements,
not that nobody noticed!…….Garbage's new album,
'Beautiful Garbage', is out soon……..American all-round
Bad Boy Kid Rock is dating Pamela Anderson, hmmmm new punk band
on the block, 'Sum 41' have released their debut single over
here, 'Fat Lip', for ………..all you punk-loving
skateboarders out there……..Run DMC are to play a show
in the Savoy in late August, definitely one to go to…………Weezer
have scrapped the video for new single 'Island in the Sun'
following an offer from Spike Jonze to make one for them - and
they say themselves that it's even better than the one for Buddy
Holly! I'll keep you posted on that one………Commiseration's
to all you J.Lo fans but the one with the perky posterior is now
engaged to dancer Cris Judd…..Pufty admits he's 'trying to
block it out' finally, I'll be reviewing Faithless next week, all
dance fans take note!
THE HISTORY OF DOUGLAS by Con Foley
Part 53 - "Head or Harp" (Lionel
Fleming 1965)
'But some of them were undeniably odd - as least their records
make them out to be odd. Not only in what they did but in what is
said to have happened to them.
'Of the sixteen brothers and sisters, Anne was drowned while
bathing in the little lake behind the Dyke House, where they had
gone for the summer.
'Elizabeth was burned to death while threading a needle, the end
of which she burned in a candle.
'Eliza died from rupture of a blood vessel, while dancing at a
ball in Bath. 'Another daughter died from an overdose of
belladonna before a dance - she had heard it would give lustre to
her eyes.
'Ronald went to sea and was never heard of again.
'Isaac fell into the river, while crossing the gangboard into the
ship which broke his ribs and caused his death.
'Others died, also from accidents - My great grandmother Rebecca
(who cut all the hair off one of her daughters to teach her not
to be vain) was always engaged in some project or other. She
started handlooms in the cottages all around, and made hundreds
of floursacks to give employment to the people, but they were so
badly made that they did not sell. They were piled up to the
ceiling in one of the rooms; the children spent wet days climbing
up and sliding down them. After the visit to Cork of King William
IV, she bought up all the red felt which had been laid on the
streets for the Royal procession, and tried to make it into
cloaks for the ragged children.
‘One of the last inheritors of Tramore, Henrietta Reeves,
showed the same warm, impractical charity. She tried to start
silk-weaving in the district, importing hundreds of mulberry
trees from France for the silkworms and distributing spinning
wheels to all the cottages. But the plan was not a success. She
rented a farmhouse which she filled with 'scrofulous
consumptives' and treated according to her own prescriptions -
these consisted mainly of hemlock and tar-water. Some of the
invalids did improve, but at least two of them died. They would
have died in any case, but it caused great fury and questions,
with the result that she sold everything and gave up. Almost the
only enterprise which lasted was her idea of a yearly exhibition
in Cork (now the annual Cork Summer Show), and it is unkindly
noted that this prospered only because it was taken out of her
hands in time.
'Cousin Tom was of the same mould, but he went further than they.
He literally sold all he had and gave to the poor. Tramore and
its possessions went and were distributed; he himself moved into
the slums he was trying to help. He became odder and odder -
writing a book to prove that the Pyramids foretold the end of the
world, walking about Cork in a white robe, becoming a disciple of
Gandhi, finally forsaking the Christian religion and dying
somewhere out in Africa.
'It was again while I was on the Irish Times that I made the
connection once more. I had occasion to seek an interview at one
of the offices of the Co. Council and only realised when I was
inside the building that it was none other than Cousin Tom's old
house on the quays. I could not resist telling the story to the
official, adding that in the old days the walls had been covered
with texts. "So that's what they are" he said. "They're
showing through the distemper, and there isn't a man in the place
hasn't tried to find what they say. Sure what use would a fellow
like that be."
Note: Will of Barbara Reeves of Youghal, widow: Son John Reeves
£500, daughter Alice Reeves under twenty-one. My aunt Elizabeth
Kelly of Youghal made me executrix of her will. Executors, my
brother Jeremiah Pratt of Youghal and James Ellis of Cork,
gentleman. (Dated 29 July 1704).
MOTORING by George Thompson
AUTO FOCUS!
Karl Dempsey of the newly opened C.A.B. Showrooms
on the Douglas road called me during the week and asked if I’d
like to take the Ford Focus for a bit of a run, so I did and here’s
what.
The model I took on the road was the Focus 1.8 Ghia Diesel in all
red livery. First impressions were instinctively, reps car in the
mid car range, fuel saving diesel and no soul but a Ford is a
Ford and I was wrong.
This car was designed with all aspects of motoring in mind,
everything from space to safety and not surprisingly it was voted
car of the year 1999 and safest car in its class. The interior
has the biggest space in its class, the result of higher seating
positions and large window/glass area which give a clear view of
the road ahead. Low sill and high-opening tailgate together with
split rear seats allow for oceans of loadspace in the boot.
Dash layout is driver friendly with all graphite effect gauges
and dials easily read and all important controls at your
fingertips including hifi controls on the steering column.
Security/safety features include, driver and front passenger
airbags, immobiliser, central locking side impact door beams
front and rear, but surprisingly ABS on the Ghia only.
Driving the Focus, I found it very solid on the road and for a
diesel surprisingly quick [the 1’8 turbo diesel engine
features a turbocharger and direct fuel injection for enhanced
performance, greater fuel economy and reduced fuel emisions] and
a joy to drive and I can see why it is a favourite of many
companies as well as a family car. Steering is magic and down to
the finely tuned suspension giving new levels of balance and
comfort. It is said that the Focus is one of the best cars that
Ford has produced and I agree, but don’t take my word just
ask Colin McCrae and the rest of the successful Ford Focus WRC
team.
Features vary from model to model in the Focus, optional extras
include ABS & Traction Control, Alloy wheels, Body kits,
Leather seats and Parking distance sensor. Prices vary according
to spec and model starting at £14,150 up to £18,550.
Ratings.........Based on the 1.8 Ghia Diesel
Model.
Styling ***
Performance *****
Ride & Handling ****
Accommodation ****
Costs ****
Verdict ****
Standard features include......
Central Locking
Twin Air Bags
Elec. Windows
Body Colour Bumpers
Immobiliser
Congrats to Michael Schumacher and Ferrari on winning the Drivers and Constructors championships in Hungary last weekend. I watc hed Schumacher’s career progress with interest and commented when he began to make waves with the Bennetton Team back in the early 90’s that we could see one the all time greats here and it looks like I wasn’t wrong. Also interesting to hear that Eddie Irvine was being linked to Jordan before the Alesi move.....the two Eddies, two smoothies on the one team....naah!!!!
CORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
Michael Geary, Chief Executive of Cork Chamber of
Commerce recently completed a week-long professional development
programme with the Institute for Organisation Management,
presented by the US Chamber of Commerce, held from 12-17 August
at the College of Charleston.
The Institute programme offered innovative, challenging and
leading edge continuing education for Chamber of Commerce
executives. The Institute is designed to position Chambers to
meet the needs of the 21st century. Specifically, programme
participants build skills essential to address the challenges of
increase competition, greater member demands and tighter
resources.
CITIZENS INFORMATION CENTRE
MOTOR INSURANCE QUERIES ARE ON THE INCREASE,
says Citizens Information Call Centre.
It is not only young people who can have a problem getting motor
insurance, says Judy Bamford, manager of the centre, we receive
calls from people of all ages who are experiencing difficulties.
For example, people who have regained their license after being
banned, or those in particular areas of employment may even be
turned down altogether by an insurance company.
However, everyone who has a valid licence and wishes to drive a
car is entitled to obtain motor insurance.
So, if you do experience difficulties obtaining cover from a
motor insurance company we suggest that you either contact us
here at the Citizens Information Call Centre, or get in touch
directly with the Insurance Information Service and give them
details of your complaint.
The Insurance Information Service is the professional body for
insurance companies. They give a free information service on all
types of insurance and provide assistance to people having
difficulty in relation to insurance issues. They will deal with
queries from policy holders and mediate between them and the
insurance company concerned. The Insurance Information Service
will make telephone enquiries and seeks to address the issue in
an informal and conciliatory way or, if this does not solve the
problem, they can arrange for your case to be considered under
the terms of the Declined Cases agreement.
If you wish to know more about this service, or you want to know
about any of your rights and entitlements and you live either in
Cork or Kerry you can contact the Citizens Information Call
Centre for free, confidential information on lo-call 1890 777 121
or by email: citizensinformation@eircom.net
MAKE THAT WILL!
By Josephine O'Herlihy Solicitor.
As difficult as it may seem, I cannot over-emphasise the
importance of making a Will and this does not apply just to the
elderly. The number of problems that can arise when a person dies
without making a Will (intestate) are many and varied, and still
people die everyday without having made their Wills.
The main rule about making your Will is to keep it as simple and
straightforward as possible so that there can be no confusion as
to what the Testator (the person who has made the Will) intended.
The Testator appoints an Executor (usually two) who looks after
the affairs of the Deceased (the estate) and signs the
appropriate forms after death to extract what is called the Grant
of Probate of the Will of the Deceased.
It is extremely important that couples with children appoint
Guardians of their infant child or children. With the amount of
fatal injuries on our roads at present there is nothing,
unfortunately, unusual about a father and mother dying together
leaving children orphaned.
The procedure involved is quite simple but always consult a
Solicitor. It is not a good idea to try and make your own Will
despite the fact that there are certain forms entitled Last Will
and Testament which can be purchased in some stationers. There
are very definite rules governing the making of a Will; for
example a Beneficiary can never be a witness to a Will; there
must always be two witnesses to the Testator's execution of the
Will and these two witnesses must both be present when the Will
is being executed, and this must be further recited in the Will.
It is always a good idea to give your Solicitor details of what
Bank you bank with, your Bank Account Numbers, details of your
Life Policies, location of your Title Deeds and any other assets,
so that in the event of your death he or she will be in a
position to contact each Financial Institution to ascertain the
extent of your estate. There are thousands of Bank Accounts lying
dormant with Financial Institutions unclaimed for years because
the Executor and his or her Solicitor is unaware of their
existence.
Regularly review the provisions of your Will and update it as
necessary as circumstances throughout your life change. If you
make a Will and marry after making the Will, this Will is void
and a further Will must be executed. Likewise if you have entered
into a Separation Agreement it is vital to make a new Will
immediately.
Having a Will made means that at least you do not have to concern
yourself about how your affairs are to be dealt with, if
misfortune strikes by way of a fatal road traffic accident or
sudden serious illness.
For further information please phone 021-4966166.
NOTICE BOARD
TEA WITH EMILY
Douglas Library is proud to present the highly acclaimed one- man
show on the life and works of Emily Dickinson. Presented by
Martha Furey, the half hour performance will be held in the
Library on Thursday, 30th August at 7 pm.
Intended for an adult audience Martha Furey, dressed in period
costume of the time, will enact the life of one of America’s
greatest literary figures.
Martha Furey is an American actress and playwright who has
written and performed a number of one act plays both in Ireland
and the United States.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Kick up your heels at a Ceili for Kenya
Thursday August 30th, the Carrigaline GAA pavilion sees a Ceili
for Kenya, held for Nora Cogan who departs for Turkana, Kenya on
September 18th.
Nora joins fellow Carrigaline man Fr. John Heinhold (Kiltegan) in
Lodwar for a two year assignment in association with the SMA
African Missions. They will be working with the poor of the
Turkana Desert, one of the hottest places on earth. For decades
there has been an association between Turkana and Cork with the
late Bishop Lucy joining Fr James Good for two years after his
retirement. The current bishop of the dioceses is Bishop Patrick
Harrington from Castletownbere.
This ceili marks the end of a very successful summer of
traditional Irish nights run by the Owenabue Valley Traditional
Group in the GAA Pavilion. The Ceili runs from 9pm to midnight
and admission is £3. For information on tickets phone 021-4372035.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Comhaltas Day out
This year Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann are celebrating 50 years.
Cork county and city are celebrating the event with a full day of
our native music, song and dance in Cork city. Hundreds of
musicians, singers and dancers from the 24 Comhaltas branches
around the county and city will be performing at all the shopping
centres and several parts of the city. All traditional musicians
are welcome to join in. Munster Comhaltas champions and All-Ireland
Fleadh Ceoil winners will be on stage. The event will be
officially opened by the Lord Mayor, Tom O'Driscoll and Senator
Labhrás Ó Murchú at Emmett Place. A ceili dance workshop will
be run in the Aras, Dyke Parade, by Donnacha O'Muineachán on
Saturday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The day will
conclude with a Ceili Mor Corcaig in the City Hall. Music is by
the Turloughmore Ceili Band from Co. Clare, Fear an Tí Donnacha
O'Muineachán and guest artist Sean O'Sé. The Saturday events
are run in co-operation with the Cork Folk Festival which will
run from Thursday August 30th to Sunday September 2nd.
Last Couple of Irish nights
The very successful season is nearly at an end for the Owenabue
Valley Traditional Irish nights. If your looking a great night of
traditional Irish music, singing and dancing then head for the
Carrigaline GAA Pavilion this Thursday night. Music will be
provided by the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group for ceili, old
time and set dancing. Step dancers from the Kiely Walsh Academy
of dance will be providing some cabaret entertainment during the
night also. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. and continues until 12
midnight and if your not so sure then there will be some helping
hands around to guide you along. Great family entertainment for
locals and tourists alike all for just £3 each.
