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PAGE LAST UPDATED 05/02/10 18:51

STATE OF THE ART MEDICAL CENTRE PLANNED FOR GREAT ISLAND
Planning permission is being sought for a new Primary Care Medical Centre at Ticknock, Cobh.
Alpha Healthcare in conjunction with Castlelands Construction will spearhead the project which will include a GP medical facility for Dr Paul McDonald and Dr Una O’Halloran, a HSE medical facility, four medical support units and four bookable rooms.
The centre will also house a UCC Continued Medical Education centre, and Professor Colin Bradley, Chair of General Practice at UCC will be associated with this aspect of the project.
Cobh Medical Centre patients will be familiar with Professor Bradley, who, along with his Medical Students, attends the centre on a regular basis.
Dr. Paul McDonald is very enthusiastic about the project and outlined the benefits the proposed centre will bring to the community:
"We at the Medical Centre believe that a Primary Care Centre would be of enormous benefit to the Cobh community. The idea is to offer better, new and more varied services to you, the patient. Development of this centre means that we can offer these services in a modern, custom-designed space but with all you have come to expect from us and everyone who works in the practice - warmth, personal attention, care and discretion”. Mary O’Connor

Mulvihill calls for base line health study for Cobh
Cllr John Mulvihill Jnr is calling for the Minister for the Environment to carry out a base line health study of Cobh and the lower harbour area. Referring to figures obtained from the national cancer registry which indicate a high level of cancer diagnoses in Cobh town 30% higher that the national average.
The figures indicate that 222 people were diagnosed with cancer in the town of Cobh from the period 2001-2007. These figures mean that every eleven days over that period someone was diagnosed with cancer in the town of Cobh.
If you look at the combined figures over the period from 1994-2007 it indicates that 433 cases were diagnosed in the town of Cobh.“While I am conscious that we are in tight financial circumstances the cost of this study would be worth every cent it would cost.
The people of Cobh need to have questions answered, I am now calling on the Minister to secure funding without further delay. What we are dealing with here are peoples mothers, fathers, sons and daughters the figures I produce are real people.
In the town of Cobh we have had the dark cloud of the former Irish Steel site hanging over the town for many years, the government is only now in the process of setting up a committee to draw up a plan to deal with the site.
It is now 579 days since the story broke and the government is only now dealing with the issue, unfortunately it appears that a base line health study will not be part of the issues the committee will deal with.
The least the people of Cobh and lower harbour area need is clarification as to why there is a high level of cancer in the harbour area.”
Councillor Mulvihill stated.

COBH LIONS CLUB presents A RECITAL in aid of HAITI EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
Thursday, 25th February 2010 at 8.00pm at St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh.St. Colman’s Cathedral & Chamber Choir & Local Solo Guests accompanied by Mr. Dominic Finn & musicians.
Please give your customary support to this extremely worthy cause.Collection of donations will take place during the intermission or alternatively can be lodged to Cobh Lions Club, AIB Bank, Cobh 93-40-62 03787103

COBH HILLWALKING CLUB
Our next walk is Sunday February 7th from Glenbay to Glencar, bus will be required for this walk so please ring to book seat, meet 8.30am GPO, we will also have another walk Sunday 28th February, a walk of the Great Island, time to be confirmed. Please note we brought this walk forward as our Christmas walk was cancelled due to weather conditions so we will do 2 walks in February to make up, in future the walks will be the 2nd Sunday of each month, membership fees due, new members welcome. Ring Rita 086 8237060.

COL-FACTOR CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
The contestants for the up-coming COL-FACTOR Song Contest have just been announced and the following will compete in this exciting event:
Patrick O'Donoghue, Iona Butler, John Daly, Kevin Cullinane,
Vincent O'Rourke, Grace Goggin, Catriona Fallon,
Katie McGroarty, Sarah Meaney, Darragh McGann & the band 'JABA'.
All are past pupils of Colaiste Muire.
The competition takes place on Saturday 6th March at 8pm at Cobh Community Centre.
Tickets at €12 are now on sale from Colaiste Muire (4813800).
Compere for the night will be Mick Mulcahy (Radio Presenter)

“GOSSIP SPICE, WHO’S UP TO WHAT ON GREAT ISLAND”
# Congratulations and best wishes to Joe & Leona Massey on the birth of their baby boy Ryan who was born on the 9th January. Lots of love from your Fairy Godmother, family and friends xxx
# Congratulations to Robert and Karen Pender on the arrival of their gorgeous baby daughter, Sara. Best wishes from all at the GICN.
# Wishing my son, grandson, nephew, Cian Cotter a Happy 7th Birthday on 7th February. Hope you have a lovely day. Love from Mam, Dad, Megan, Jason, Nana, Grandad, Auntie Rose and Martin.

Cobh Golf Club reduces Joining Fee by 50% and offers a €100 easy payment option
Just before the new golf season starts, Cobh Golf Club has decided to offer highly attractive rates to new members.
The Joining Fee has been reduced by 50% to €3000. The Club is also offering a new reduced easy payment option of €100 monthly, which includes the annual subscription costs and all levies and insurances.
After the opening of its new magnificent course at Marino Point in June 2009 (featuring the only “True Island-Green” in Munster), the Club has a vibrant membership. The key to this success is achieved by offering great golf to all members at a reasonable price.
As a fully members-owned club, all green fees, subscriptions and joining fees are invested in the upkeep and improvement of the facilities at Marino Point. All newcomers and less experienced players are also encouraged to join, as Cobh Golf Club is committed to make Golf more popular in the area. The local Pro Morgan O’Donovan is an experienced instructor and available for lessons at Marino Point.
Inquiries about membership can be made at the Club’s office either in person, via telephone under 021-4812399 or via email to info@cobhgolfclub.ie

GARDAI RAISE FUNDS FOR HAITI
Over 50 members of An Garda Siochána and two Chief Superintendents took to the roads on Saturday last to take part in a sponsored cycle from Charleville to Youghal.
Chief Superintendents Kieran McGann and Michael Finn headed up the group who are raising money for the Haiti Earthquake through sponsorship and a bucket collection on the route. RTE’s Cork Correspondent, Paschal Sheehy also participated in the sponsored cycle.
Garda Eric McCarthy, Garda Liam O’Leary and Garda Peter Moran of Cobh Garda Station took part, while a number of members provided backup for the riders.Weather conditions on the day were excellent and many people along the route donated generously to the appeal.
“It is for an exceptionally good cause and the members of An Garda Siochána are delighted to do what they can for the people of Haiti,” Chief Supt McGann said.
If you would like to sponsor the local Gardai who took part, call to Cobh Garda Station with your donation. Mary O’Connor

COBH LADS TO LOSE THEIR HAIR FOR HAITI!
The Cobh STEP group are holding a fundraising event to raise money to help the people of Haiti.
In response to the recent tragedy in Haiti, Darren McGrath, Damian Brady, Adrian Leahy and Lorcan Barry have volunteered to undergo the ‘pain’of having their legs waxed and their heads shaved. They are collecting sponsorship in the meantime in the hope that as much money as possible will be raised for a good cause in exchange for their discomfort!
The hair removal will take place on the ground floor of the YMCA on Wednesday 10th February and the doors will be open for anyone to call in and support them on this fundraising event. You can sponsor them or make a donation to this event by contacting the YMCA on 4814060.

NEW PRESIDENT FOR COBH O.N.E.
Tim McCormack was elected President of the Cobh Branch of the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel at its Annual general Meeting on January 14, 2010.
Chairman, Domhnall Mac Cárthaigh welcomed the large attendance of members and in his address said the previous year had been an extremely busy one for the branch and he thanked the members, who in addition to performing pall bearer duty, had paraded for a large number of ceremonial events.He thanked the outgoing committee for their great help and hard work during the year, Secretary Tim McCormack for his advice, his attention to detail and accurate minute keeping. Treasurer Peter Byrne for his work to ensure the branch was financially secure, Ceremonial Officer Michael Gould who co-ordinated members during the many ceremonial events, Branch President Tim McSweeney PC, who performed his duties with dignity, with respect and in a professional manner, portraying himself, the branch and the O.N.E. in a very positive light.
Officers elected for 2010: President: Tim McCormack, Chairman: Domhnall MacCárthaigh, Secretary: Edmond McCarthy, Treasurer: Peter Byrne, Ceremonial Officer: Michael Gould.

WOMEN, WELLBEING & WARDROBE
Ladies we will be back soon with our Monday get together at Illusive, Ticknock, following the Christmas break. This time we will meet on the 3rd Monday of every month. Watch this space for the next date.

DEATHS: Pauline Wixted (nee Carter), Cobh and Littleton, Tipperary. Frances Lilian (Lil), Whitepoint & Yorkshire. Seamus Russell, Ballynoe.

COBH GYMNASTIC CLUB
On Sunday 24th January, 2010, Cobh Gymnastic Club hosted the Southern Region Level 1 Gymnastic Competition. This Competition was held in the Community Centre, and clubs from Douglas, Carrigaline and Cobh took part, and all were very impressed with the facility in Cobh. 85 children participated.
We would like to congratulate all of our gymnasts who competed really well in their first open competition. Good luck to Rachel Murphy, Kim Stoat, Nicola Scanlon, Deirdre Breen, Lauren Kavanagh and Allie Randalls, who will be travelling to Dublin to participate in the National Finals in February.Good luck also to the children participating in the Douglas Friendly competition next weekend.

COBH HOCKEY CLUB
It was Cup weekend for the Cobh Club last week and both teams advanced to the next round.
Div 4 had a fine 3-1 win over Mallow and Div 6 got the better of Dungarvan by 2-0. Div 4 went 1-0 up after about 10 minutes when a sideline hit by Aoife Richardson came to Fiona O'Regan who pushed the ball to Katie Murphy to sweep to the net. Cobh were dominant for most of the game with some fine runs by Aoife Hart but could not put the ball in the net. They finally broke through again in the second half when Mari Moynihan made no mistake with a fine shot to the net. Katie Murphy made it 3-0 with about 10 minutes remaining and just before the end Mallow pulled one back. Cobh play Church of Ireland in the next round.
Div 6 took on Dungarvan and this was a more evenly matched game. It was after about 20 minutes that Cobh opened the scoring when Clodagh Feenhan took a quick free and caught the Dungarvan defenders with a shot. It was the second half before Cobh could score again when a nice move involving Caroline Green and Sonia Brady saw the ball come to Lisa Harris who pushed the ball to the net. Fixtures: Sat 6/2/09 Div 6 League Dungarvan v Cobh, 12.45, Dungarvan and Sun 7/2/09 Div 4 Cobh v Tipperary, Midleton, 12.30.
The Club would like to congratulate Lisa Harris and Kevin O'Keeffe on their recent engagement and wish them all the best in the future.

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