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YOUGHAL CELEBRATES
Rotary Clubs in Dublin, Fermoy, Belfast and Limerick while in
Ireland and their work experience was arranged in Schools,
Breweries and Hospitals as those were the professions that they
had, consisting of 2 teachers (1 special needs), a wine maker and LIFELONG LEARNING
a radiographer. Professions are always varied and we are open to
receiving all professions so if you want more information or you Learning takes centre stage on Wednesday 24 March in Cumann
wish to be considered for interview, please contact Dorothy na Daoine with a day filled with free workshops, displays, infor-
Heaphy on 087/9889240 You will be part of a Rotary Exchange, mation stands and talks. Organised by the Youghal Adult Learning
you will not be expected to host anybody in return. Your commit- Network, this special day showcases the variety of learning oppor-
ments will be as a group to speak for a few minutes on yourself tunities available both in Youghal and in Cork City. Free work-
when you visit the Rotary Clubs in British Columbia and on your shops provide an opportunity to try your hand at a range of skills
return to Ireland. This is a wonderful opportunity, why not find out - from paper flower making and gardening to computers and
more. It could be for you. Closing date June 1st 2010 mobile phones; there is something for everyone.
The event is part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival and pro-
vides a chance to find out more, meet with adult learners, guidance
counsellors and have a go at new skills. The festival's motto is
Investigate, Participate, Celebrate - so join us in Youghal and:
Investigate - representatives of FÁS, UCC, CIT, Coláiste Stiofáin
Naofa, St John's Central College, Dept of Social & Family Affairs,
Co Cork VEC Adult Guidance Service, Co Cork VEC, Cumann na
Daoine, SECAD and Youghal Family Support Group will all be
present to answer your queries about courses available and sup-
ports for adult learners. Staff from the DSFA and the County Cork
VEC Adult Guidance will give a special briefing session on return-
ing to learning
Participate - watch or join in some of the many free workshops
taking place throughout the day. Learn about gardening, comput-
ers, paper flower making, needlework and how to make the most
of your mobile phone. Other workshops focus on coping with
adult dyslexia and how parents can support a child's early learn-
ing. Why not end the day relaxing with a special yoga workshop?
Celebrate - above all enjoy the day - learning should also be fun.
So enjoy coffee and a scone prepared by Youthreach students,
have a mini facial from ITEC Beauty Specialist students, and cel-
ebrate the wealth of learning opportunities available.
For further information contact Cumann na Daoine, 024 91900
The victorious Camogie Team pictured above receiving the Munster Junior Cup
Transition Year Students pictured at the School prior to their 10K Sponsored Walk
in aid of the Jean Hegarty Orphanage in Haiti.
TY Students and Teaching Staff pictured at the Film Workshop held recently
Linda Donoghue pictured with the successful Concern Debating Team of James
Howes and Thomas O’Connor. Seated are Caoimhe Hynes, Blathnaid Ni Chleirigh,
Dawn Donovan and Christine Cusack.
YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
By Christy Parker The objective of these proposals is to improve the amenity and
Report of the Town Clerk on Matters Arising from the safety on Ashe Street, Emmet Place, DeValera Street and Church
Monthly Meeting of Youghal Town Council held on 8th Street while maintaining access to services and residences. The
February 2010. main elements of this objective include:
1. DERELICT SITES REPORT; · Remove cut-through traffic, allowing access for residents and
I refer to the query raised at the monthly meeting of Youghal Town access to services in the area while reducing non-local traffic. To
Council in relation to the above. The following is the current sta- direct non-local traffic along more appropriate traffic routes.
tus of each potential derelict site. · To preserve the road pavement at Church Street and eventually
Site Status on DeValera Street, Emmet Place and Ashe Street.
1) Y.S.&.S Ltd., Notice under Section 8(2) · To enhance the pedestrian environment in what is a valuable
Greens Quay, issued on 18th February. tourist amenity in the town.
Youghal. · Ensure that a Church Street closure to through traffic does not
2) Clancy's Bar, Architects report received, negatively impact on other areas.
Upper Strand. awaiting information from Solicitors · To ensure a better quality of life for the residents of Ashe Street,
Youghal. on legal owners for delivery of Church Street, DeValera Street and Chapel Lane.
Statutory Notices. History:
3) CBS, Awaiting Architects report. Traffic congestion on Main Street has had the effect of drivers
Secondary School, seeking alternative routes to expedite their journey. Ashe Street
Golf Links Road, runs parallel to Main Street and became a cut through route with
Youghal. traffic re-joining Main Street at Church Street and DeValera Place.
4) Merricks Dept. Store. Painting works commenced on 16th Construction works in 2009 have necessitated the closing of
North Main Street, February 2010. Church Street to all but local traffic and therefore traffic must use
Youghal. DeValera Place to access the Main Street.
5) C.I.E. Site, Awaiting Architects report. A submission from residents of Church Street to maintain this sit-
Front Strand, uation after construction is complete has been received. However,
Youghal. this would put additional pressure on DeValera Street which is not
6) Seafield Factory Site, Awaiting Architects report. a desirable position.
Seafield, Therefore, instead of examining Church Street in isolation a traf-
Youghal. fic system for Church Street, DeValera Street, Emmet Place and
7) Spinning Wheel Site, Architects report received. Awaiting Ashe Street has been undertaken.
Friar Street, information from solicitors on legal Recommended Proposal:
Youghal. owners for delivery of statutory · Church Street local access only, no through road.
notices. Original notices not collected · Ashe Street two-way operation.
from P.O. · DeValera Street to become one-way from Main Street to Ashe
8) Martina Flavin, Architects report received. Notices Street after entrance to DeValera Street.
4/5 South Main Street, served. Reply received and action Potential Gains:
Youghal deferred for 2 months providing · Improved residential amenity for residents of the entire area with
works. Further report awaited less through traffic.
from Architects. · Improved pedestrian environment in the area due to reduced traf-
9) Dunroc, Architects report received. Awaiting fic volumes.
1 Emmet Place, information from Solicitors on legal · Enhanced environment in the historic core of the town and pre-
Youghal owners for delivery of statutory serves the recent/future investment in the road infrastructure.
notices. · Removal of cut through traffic by the de facto a one-way system.
10) Farrell's Store, Architects report received. Awaiting Potential Losses:
Catherine Street, information from Solicitors on legal · Slight additional journey time for vehicles travelling in an east-
Youghal owner for delivery of statutory notices. ern direction.
11) Farrell's Yard, Architects report received. Awaiting Procedure:
North Main Street, information from Solicitors on legal · Draft Proposals presented at March Town Council meeting and
Youghal owner for delivery of statutory notices. members to approve for public consultation.
12) Carnegie Library, Notices served. Formal response · Following an announcement in local newspapers, proposals to be
Ashe Stree, received on 08/02/2010. Awaiting made available for public consultation for a period of one month
Youghal. Architects response to submission plus a further 2 weeks for submissions.
received. · Consultation with Garda Siochana.
13) Indian Point, Awaiting Architects report. · Submissions and representations to be considered and a
Mill Road, Managers Report to be prepared for the May/June Town Council
Youghal. meeting.
Unfortunately many of the older properties in Youghal are not reg- · Members to vote on proposals.
istered in Land Registry and searches in the Registry of Deeds are 3) Application to extend the duration of Planning Permission
difficult, expensive and time consuming. This accounts for the PL87.209159 under which permission for a 44 berth marina and
delays in five cases. Because of the probability that all of these breakwater and ancillary works was permitted by An Bord
cases could end up in the Court System, Youghal Town Council Pleanala subject to 9 conditions.
must show that all reasonable avenues have been pursued to deter- Proposed Development: Marina by Blackwater Marina Ltd.
mine ownership, prior to fixing notices to sites. An application has been sought for an eighteen month extension
All of these potential sites are under a monthly review process and to the duration of the planning permission PL87.209159 under
are being advanced as quickly as possible in the current econom- which permission was granted by an Bord Pleanala to Aeon
ic climate. Should you have any queries in relation to any of the Developments Ltd., now transferred to Blackwater Marina Ltd.
above please contact me. The application is currently being processed under Section 42 of
2) PROPOSAL FOR IMPROVING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT the 2000 Planning & Development Act in conjunction with the
ON CHURCH STREET, EMMET PLACE AND ASHE STREET. 2001 planning regulations which sets out the following conditions
Objective: which must be complied with namely:
YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010 Page 2
42.- (1) On application a planning authority shall, as regards a par- require extending, that as much of the existing network as possi-
ticular permission, extend the appropriate period, by such addi- ble would be retained, although Cork Hill and Windmill Lane
tional period as the authority considers requisite to enable the would need new sections and that the project would bring consid-
development to which the permission relates to be completed, if erable disruption. However the town centre would be spared dur-
each of the following requirements is complied with- ing summer.
(a) the application is in accordance with such regulations under Cllr Michael Beecher was told that consideration is being given to
this Act as apply to it.; connecting Stand Street properties, which are not connected to the
(b) any requirements of, or made under those regulations are com- present main network. The risk and method would lie with the
plied with as regards the application. contractor.
(c) The authority is satisfied in relation to the permission that- Votes of Congratulations:
(i) the development to which the permission relates commenced Cllr Eoin Coyne congratulated all involved with the Foroige youth
before the expiration of the appropriate period sought to be centre in Nagle House. Cllr Sammy Revins congratulated Aaron
extended. Tobin for winning the Irish U-14 Snooker Championship.
(ii) substantial works were carried out pursuant to the permission Likewise Cllr Mary Linehan Foley acknowledged racquetball
during that period, and player Cian McCarthy of Blackwater Heights for coming fourth in
(iii) the development will be completed within a reasonable time; his age group in Ireland. Cllr Burke extended congratulations to
(d) The application is made prior to the end of the appropriate Cliff Winser on his retirement as Coastguard station officer, while
period. Cllr Michelle Hennessy kept it in the family in congratulating her
(2) Where- daughter Tirna on her third place in Irish dancing at the Munster
(a) an application is duly made under this section to a planning Championships.
authority Draft Traffic Management Plan for Ashe Street, Church Street
(b) any requirements of, or made under, regulations under section & DeValera Street:
43 are complied with as regards the application, and Traffic Management Engineer Eileen Coleman had arrived with
(c) the planning authority does not give notice to the applicant of the Draft Plan but Cllr Sammy Revins quickly established the con-
its decision as regards the application within the period of 8 weeks sensus when he urged that her findings be put to public consulta-
beginning on- tion and "let the people of Youghal decide." Cllr Mary Linehan
(i) in case all of the requirements referred to in paragraph (b) are Foley concurred, albeit a little more precisely in urging the resi-
complied with on or before the day of receipt by the planning dents of those areas to "come in and discuss" their concerns with
authority of the application, that day, and the councillors, along with written submissions.
(ii) in any other case, the day on which all of those requirements Ms. Coleman made a brief report, advocating that DeValera Street
stand complied with. be one way from the car park to Ashe Street, with Ashe Street
Subject to section 246(3), a decision by the planning authority to itself two-way. Funerals would require a garda or similar traffic
extend, or to further extend, as may be appropriate, the period, co-ordinator at the bottom of DeValera Street (or perhaps, Church
which in relation to the relevant permission is the appropriate peri- Street) to accommodate down-coming funerals. Emmet Place
od, by such additional period as is specified in the applications, motorists would need to traverse Windmill Hill to access the main
shall be deemed to have been given by the planning authority on street. The six-week public consultation process will now com-
the last day of the 8 week period. mence.
The Town Manager is currently considering the application and a Town Foreman's Report:
decision will issue shortly. Cllr Linehan Foley asked that the half collapsed bollard on the
Re-scheduled council meetings: post office lane be rectified. She wanted the flag that is "now a
A discussion prior to the meeting decided to hold council sittings rag" atop the Clock Gate removed or replaced and asked it be
on "the Tuesday morning following the second Monday of each noted that the council is funding the painting of Merricks. The
month" due to public sector protests over pay cuts. Town Clerk councillor also asked that graffiti and pre-Christmas rubbish be
Liam Ryan said the goodwill of the executive was no longer forth- removed from the heritage trail area surrounding Priory Court,
coming and it would not work outside office hours voluntarily. along with attention paid to a neglected flowerbed. Children were
The change was approved by eight votes to one, with Cllr Donie accessing a dangerous, derelict wall in the same area and weeds
Daly opposed, as work commitments seem set to render him were growing on the Lighthouse Hill railings.
unable to attend meetings. He may have motions tabled through Cllr Burke sought remedy for potholes on Raheen Road, Kilcoran
third parties but will be unable to vote. It also casts uncertainty Road, the entrance to Kilcoran Park and the corner of Bawnmore
over his statutory duty to attend 80% of council meetings per and Barrack Road, to name a few. On asking, he was told that all
annum. Town Clerk Liam Ryan said he would investigate this council houses had been tested for radon gas.
aspect on his behalf. Cllr Barbara Murray repeated a previous request for repairs to rot-
Youghal Main Drainage Scheme: ten floorboards in a house in Sarsfield's Terrace. She said Iarnrod
The council received a presentation from Mr. Noel O' Keeffe, Eireann should be asked to repair fencing at the old railway sta-
County Engineer and Aidan Fahy from Atkins Consultants on the tion and wanted the owners of a filthy wall at Seafield to wash or
Youghal Main Drainage Scheme. Mr. O"Keefe divided his infor- paint it. She asked that dog poop bins be installed on the
mation into two aspects: the Drainage Network Contract and the Lighthouse Hill, while she wondered if a toilet of human require-
Wastewater Treatment Contract. ments could be installed at the Adoration Chapel. The town clerk
All going well, the anticipated starting date for the drainage net- said the chapel was private property and work thereof not the
work is late 2010, while it is hoped to start work on the waste council's concern.
water treatment plant towards mid-2011. Both stages should con- Anti-litter, dog fouling and cameras
clude simultaneously in 2012. Cllr Beecher said rampant abuse of public litterbins was "dis-
Mr. O'Keefe said the purchase of the WWTP site at the Slob had graceful," while widespread dog fouling, which he had witnessed
accelerated the process. It had been purchased through independ- on the promenade, was "scandalous." The town clerk said mobile
ent valuers at 'a fair price' in the current climate, though he cameras were being deployed "immediately" to combat these
declined to quote it to the press. Nonetheless, "an amount of problems. Evidence thus gathered, day and night, would assist fin-
money," he said, would be required from Youghal Town Council ing and prosecuting offenders, who would subsequently be named
towards about 10% of the project's estimated €17m cost. in the town manager's monthly council reports. "You'd be very
Cllr Liam Burke asked a number of questions, in which he was surprised at who are allowing their dogs to foul!" observed Cllr
informed that the outfall pipe at the Front Strand would not Linehan Foley amidst general support for the initiative.
YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010
foul!" observed Cllr Linehan Foley amidst general support for the ing. She alluded to water flowing from the front strand toilets and
initiative. sought an update on the "revamping" of the Claycastle toilets. She
Cllr Beecher further argued that dogs "should not be allowed on asked that barriers against unauthorised encampments be installed
the beach at all" during summer time, referring to serious health at Clashadonna, where illegal dumping was also a problem, as
issues, "including blindness" arising from dog faeces. Cllr Murray were potholes at Ballyclamsy.
disagreed, saying she walked her dog on the beach and cleaned up Cllr Beecher complained of potholes at the Mall Lane entrance
after him. She said he should declare his views in submission to and also on the road up to Summerfield. A manhole at Porters
the public consultation currently being afforded to the County Lane had caused an accident due to a fallen footpath and he won-
Cork Draft Beach byelaws. She added that present byelaws insist dered if a manhole at 53 Blackwater Heights was finished. Two
dogs be leashed from June-August. Cllr Beecher then referred to shores -at Hayman's Hill and at Sarsfield's Terrace were blocked
the problem of the derelict Spinning Wheel pub and was advised and the P&T manhole at Dr. Kennedy's Place needed attention.
that a recent report indicated the town clerk is addressing the Cllr Daly asked for an update on Quarryvale, where parked vehi-
issue, whilst Mayor Sandra McLellan recalled recently seeing "a cles on the N25 are long a safety hazard to emerging motorists.
big furry fellow" running across the road in the vicinity. Cllr Mr. Ryan said a technician had undertaken a study, the traffic
Beecher concluded with a request that trees at the top of Kilcoran engineer had a draft drawing addressing several issues, prepared
Road be trimmed. and he hoped to have that for the April meeting.
Cllr Daly welcomed the new covert surveillance pollution meas- Children's road accidents
ures but regretted there had not been more 'naming and shaming' Cllr Hennessy repeated her call for a traffic survey for a pedestri-
previously. Mr Ryan said witnesses needed to give evidence in an crossing at upper Cork Hill (near Costcutters preferably). Two
court. The councillor asked that the jet-ski sign on Nealon's Quay children had been knocked down and hospitalised nearby since the
be refurbished and perhaps the garda station number be added to last meeting. The town engineer said he would "expedite" the
assist reporting of transgressions. process.
Cllr Daly also complained that private bin services were again Mayor McLellan asked for an update on the proposed Dermot
holding up main street traffic, recalling one such incident "at Hurley car park. The town Clerk said there was no RAPID fund-
3pm." Cllr Linehan Foley reported similar of 9am that morning. ing presently available. The mayor also asked that rubbish along
The town clerk said he was surprised, as the company in question the Spa and Raheen Road be removed, along with rubbish bags at
had been abiding by agreements to curtail collections to off-peak the Jail Steps.
times. Mayor's Business:
Trees and railings There was further reference to Cllr Daly's imminent absence from
Cllr Coyne wanted trees in the graveyard felled or pruned to dis- Tuesday morning meetings and while the short discussion elicited
courage illegal drinking and its anti-social connotations. The town all round sympathy, it was deemed an unavoidable situation as
clerk replied that new byelaws were being enforced by the gardai, matter stood.
including fines of €75. "The trees are innocent parties!" he added, A proposal to hold a welcoming reception for visiting world
"Its about time we dealt with the real problem." Cllr. Michelle snooker champion John Higgins prior to his visit the CYMS was
Hennessy said underage drinkers cannot be identified publicly and agreed. The mayor also invited councillors and families to the
Mr Ryan said it was up to the gardai to decide on the parties' ages town hall to view the St. Patrick's Day parade. She referred to a
but it might beg the question as to "what are their parents doing?" "very successful" Fair Trade fortnight at which Oscar Gonzales
Cllr Linehan Foley said she was "wild in my day" as were perhaps from Nicaragua had visited schools and conducted various media
others present, but trespassing on sacred ground was never consid- interviews. "He was fascinated that Moby Dick was filmed in
ered. It made her wonder as to the morals being instilled in some Youghal," recalled Cllr Beecher.
young people. Cllr Sammy Revins claimed there was a problem Song and dance
with anti-social ball playing against walls in Blackwater Heights The mayor alluded to Cumann na Daoine's pilot Song and Dance
and also that railings on the Lighthouse Hill were breaking. sessions on the first Monday of each month and said over 30 peo-
Cllr Linehan Foley asked for clarification on council policy ple had attended the inaugural event. She concluded, that as part
regarding a malfunctioning window in Raheen Park. The town of Cork's Lifelong Learning Week, Youghal's Adult Education net-
clerk said he couldn't say without knowing the specifics but that work was holding a special day at Cumann na Daoine on March
some houses in Raheen Park were earmarked for an ongoing win- 24th. Free workshops would cover such activities as gardening,
dow replacement scheme. computers and best mobile phone usage. Representatives from a
Cork County Council Items: large plethora of education institutes would attend.
Cllr Daly said fly-tipping had rendered an area near Park School Cork Airport Special Local Area Plan 2010 -Environmental
on the Tallow Road "like a mini dump" and wondered whose Report (Public Consultation Process):
responsibility might it be to clear it. Town engineer Paula Murray The town clerk said submissions in writing can be made to the
said normally a complaint preceded the litter warden searching the Senior Planner at County Hall before march 15th.
litter for prosecution evidence and then the mess removed. He Local Government Act 2001 (Section 142):
would attend to it. Mr. Ryan said the maximum annual spending limit on councillors
Cllr Burke asked if the County Council had considered generating attending conferences, etc, was now €2,000 per councillor, or
electricity from gas being flared off from Youghal landfill, as was €1,800 totally. If a member does not use their total allocation,
being done elsewhere. Town Manager Patricia Power said she another councillor can avail of it by agreement. Interestingly,
would investigate. The councillor asked for an update of the Cork unused money remains within the council's coffers and can be
Area Strategic Plan and again Ms Power said she would report used for other council works and purposes.
back. Cllr Burke then related a regular list of grievances, aka the 2010 Regional & Local Road Grant Allocations:
concealed entrance sign at Summerdale Lawn and "the usual list The town clerk said this year's allocation is €195,000. He had pri-
of broken footpaths": Tallow Street, South Main Street and the oritised road surfacing at Cork Hill, Magners's Hill, Raheen Road
junction of South Abbey/Strand Street. and the Spa and in April would reveal how much money remained
Cllr Linehan Foley said people were again complaining about the available -for the council to consider where to allocate it. Cllr
landfill odours, amidst reports that covering wasn't being used. Linehan Foley believed Kilcoran Road and Golf Links Road were
She asked for an update on the proposed new Youghal fire station already agreed as next priorities. Mr. Ryan said some money
and the town manager promised a report. already exists for the widening Kilcoran Road that, by council
Toilets, potholes and shores agreement, could be used for resurfacing instead. The message
Cllr Murray said the sign on the tennis court wall required clean- presently was 'consolidation' of the road network, as against
YOUGHAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 2010 Page 4
money already exists for the widening of Kilcoran Road that, by The area in question lies on council property across the road from
council agreement, could be used for resurfacing instead. The McCarthy's shop, North Abbey and effectively links the cemetery
message presently was 'consolidation' of the road network, as and the Slob bank. Cllr Burke said youths availing of it were sub-
against 'enhancement,' concluded Mr. Ryan. jecting residents to various forms of anti-social behaviour. The
Application to the Heritage Council for Phase II of Works to councillor believed extinguishing the route would eradicate intim-
Secure Structural Integrity of Youghal Town Walls: idation, reduce potential liability for accidents and facilitate a tres-
An application was made for government funding of €264,000. passing offence for unwanted loiterers. Cllr Coyne supported the
This comprises €237,600 from the Heritage Council and Youghal motion, stating that residents are regularly subjected to terrible
Heritage Funding of €26,400. With a national pot of €600,000 behaviour into the early hours of the morning. It was decided to
acquiring it would be difficult. put the matter to public consultation, bearing in mind that it was
IBAL Anti-Litter League 2010: also a route used by law-abiding people.
A "worrying factor," said the town clerk, is that 40% of all marks The meeting ended as it had began with reference to the Main
will be allocated to the town's approach roads. These lay within Drainage scheme and the council sanctioning the transference of
Cork County Council's domain. He hoped town's county council- money saved over some years to Cork County Council in defer-
lors would to assist as best they could. ence to the purchase of land for the waste water treatment plant.
Notice of Preparation of the Waterford County Draft The next council meeting is on Tuesday April 6th at 10 am.
Development Plan 2011 to 2017:
This document is on public display and submissions should be Touch of Class Fashion Show
made before May 4th 2010.
Licence for Trolley Park at Catherine Street Car Park, Tuesday 23rd March @ 8pm
Youghal:
The members agreed to the request of Ken Brooke's of Super in aid of Casa
Valu, that the company could withdraw from the licence prior to in The Walter Raleigh Hotel
its September expiry date, without refund and with the company
making good the space. Tickets €15 - available from any committee
Draft Casual Trading Bye Laws 2010: member or Touch of Class
This is to facilitate an imminent farmers market in the Dolphin
“Forget-Me-Not”
Donor Awareness Week
March 27th - April 3rd
On Saturday the 27th of March the Irish Kidney Association will
commence their “forget-me-not”
Donor Awareness Week. In
Youghal members and friends
will do a street collection on
Saturday 27th March. If there is
Padraig MacSuibhne, Finn MacCarthaigh, Liam O'Laochdha, Aingeal Ni anyone who could spare an hour
Dhomhnaill, Louise Phelan and pupils from local Primary Schools pictured at the to help us in promoting this
Launch of Seachtain Na Gaeilge. awareness we would be delight-
ed to hear from them. They can
contact Catherine Lawlor at 024 Terry Cooney and Nora May Revins
93157. Any help no matter how pictured at the Senior Citizens
little will be very much appreci- Christmas Party at the Walter Raleigh
ated. Hotel
St. Fergal’s National School pupils presenting a cheque for €672 to Davie Murphy
for the Haven Project Haiti Appeal. Also included are Teaching Staff members
Loreto O’Connor and Margaret Hurley
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The schools Junior Choir travelled to Father Mathew Hall, Cork City on Tuesday
Back Row from left to right: Caoimhe Hynes, Luke Mc Carthy, Patrick Joyce,
Rebecca Fitzgerald, Emily Breslin and Christine Cusack. Front Row from left to
right: Kathleen Quinn and Jane Crowley.
Dr. Gerald Kean and County Mayor Cllr. Derek Canty pictured with Lydia Mossop,
The above named students attended a presentation of certificates in Anne McCarthy, Phyllis Russell, Margaret Russell, Eileen Donoghue, Marion
Murphy, May Motherway, Helen Keane and Finbar Motherway from Youghal at
Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal on Wednesday the 3rd of the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Day Launch in the Fota Island Resort last week-
February. The group were entrants in the well known Siansa end. Daffodil Day takes place on Friday 26th of March. Pic Diane Cusack
Competition. As part of this competition the group were required A 3 ball Ladies golf competition will take place in Youghal Golf
to perform and record a variety of Irish Traditional music and song Club on Wed 24th March in aid of Daffodil Day. Tea and Coffee
for a minimum of twelve minutes . The students did the school served all day. Great prizes and raffles all day. All are welcome
proud and on behalf of myself Ms. Gilbert and Ms. Ni Riain I
would like to congratulate and thank the students for their enthusi- World Book Day at Park
National School
asm, hard work and commitment.
ART AUCTION The children in Park National School celebrate World Book Day by taking dressing
IN AID OF ORPHANAGES IN HAITI up as their favourite book characters.
Viewings will take place from 2.30 to 6.30 Auction at 7pm
Yours respectfully
Pat McMahon
Bishop Robert Rivers O.P.
Fr. Jim Condon O.P.
Third and fourth class pupils with their teacher Jo Breslin (right) and Linda Berry
WEST WATERFORD NEWS
Irish Doctor honoured on Under 14 Football
Australia Day The championship has got underway and our team has made a
Dr Michael Mullany was recognised good start.
on Australia Day by being awarded On Friday evening last they played at home to the Nire and came
the Order Of Australia for Courage, away with a 4 point win. On Sunday morning they played away to
Self- Sacrifice, Dedication, Love Affane and recorded another win. The lads put in a great effort and
and Service to humanity. Dr all showed great commitment, so we hope they continue to play as
Mullany still works in general prac- well for the rest of the games.
tice and keeps interest in mental hos- Fixture The next game in this series for our under 14 football team
pitals care of the elderly and psy- took place in Clashmore on Sunday morning March 14th against
chology, although his biggest inter- Lismore, full update next issue
est remains in general practice Kinsalebeg Macra News - Drama
Wishing Dr Michael and his wife Dr Michael Mullany displays the Well done to the Kinsalebeg Macra drama team who represented
Bernie a very happy St Patrick’s Day medals awarded to him on us in the county finals of Macra Drama in Cappoquin on Sunday
from all in Ballinaclash, Clashmore. Australia Day night March 7th. Just two teams took part in this years event, con-
Clashmore ACT - Church Gate Collections gratulations to the Kill who were over all winners on the night.
Clashmore branch of Aid Cancer Treatment held their annual Our team may not have won any Oscars this but they did give a
church gate collections at all the various Churches throughout great performance, and they have secured their place in the next
West Waterford recently a grand total of €7025.46 was collected round of the competition – the all Ireland semi finals, we wish
over all and will be handed over in full to ACT at Cork University them well. Representing Kinsalebeg were Fiona Coughlan [Fiona
Hospital. Our sincere thanks to everyone for their very generous also our director] Carmel O Keeffe, Emmett Kelly, Tina Keevers
contributions to these collections. Thanks also to everyone who and Edmond Og Ledingham.
helped with the collections in all the different areas. The break Basketball
down of this year’s collection in the various areas was as follows Our club was also represented in Basketball competition over the
Aglish €316.09, Ballinameela €204.12, Mt. Stuart €211.80, weekend and we will have a full report on that next week
Cappoquin €738.64, Affane €130.01, Lismore €780.99, Clashmore 45 Drive
Ballysaggart €211.13, Colligan €103.85, Kilbrien €129.97, We had a well deserved with for this weeks top prize winners last
Kilgobnet €223.30, Ring €282.72, Old Parish €169.01, Clashmore Monday night at the Clashmore 45 Drive were Mary and Ger O
€207.50, Piltown €362.04, Knockanore €250.60, Kilwatermoy Donovan, they won nine games. In second place we had Marua
€154.00, Glendine €220.86, Fourmilewater €567.07 (including McGrath and John Connery on nine games. In joint third we had
cheque €150), Nire €209.38, Touraneena €429.98, Tallow €238.59 Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes Mary Dower and Jack Douris both
Mt. Melleray €313.45, Ardmore €211.54, Grange €505.82. sets of players won seven games. This weeks best of the last five
Sympathy winners were Peter Connon and John Smiddy. We had three sets of
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Tracey Family players sharing the last game prize Margaret and Dan Leahy John
Villerstown Cappoquin on the death of Jack Treacy. Jack’s death Motherway and Tom Osbourne Mike Hunt and Martin Lynch Well
occurred on Saturday March 6th. Reposing at Kiely’s Funeral done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their support.
home Dungarvan his removal took place on Sunday evening to On the previous week Pat Roche and Pat O Halloran, Mary Dower
Aglish Church. Following requiem mass on Monday Jack was laid and Jack Douris shared first prize this weeks 45 Drive in the
to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam Decies Bar Clashmore with nine games each. In Joint third on
dilis. seven games each we had Nell Foley and Ed Hynes Mary Ann and
Clashmore Community Alert Group Bobby Connery Nell Foley and Roger Hynes. This weeks best of
Clashmore Community Alert held a meeting last Friday night the last five winners were Thomas Troy and James Foley Johnny
week in the Heritage Centre a number of the old committee were Prendergast and Stephen Cunningham. We had three pairs share
in attendance as were a number of newly interested people. It was the lucky last game prize Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower
decided to hold an Annual General meeting on Tuesday March Margaret and Dan Leahy Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Well
23rd with a view to electing a new committee and reviving the done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their continued
group which has be very vibrant but over time became dormant. It support.
is hoped that there will be a large turn out for this meeting as the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Jackpots €10,000 & €7150
need to watch out for each other and especially the more vulnera- We will be heading for the Old Still in Clashmore for this weeks
ble in our community is ever increasing. Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw and our main jackpot
Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto Jackpot €6000 remains at €10000 and our bonus draw will have a jackpot of
This weeks Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto jackpot prize will €7150 last Wednesday nights letters in our main draw were X, D,
be €6000 when our draw takes place here at the Rising Sun H, K, our bonus draw letters were L, G, E, C. Well done to the fol-
Clashmore this Monday. Last weeks numbers drawn were 3, 7, 9, lowing who were winners of €20 spot prizes Pat Collins
and 16 well done to the following who were our lucky winners of Kilgabriel, Sinead and David Coughlan, Pat Collins Kilgabriel
the five weekly spot prizes of €20 each; Jack Douris Coolbagh, On the previous week bonus jackpot broke the €7000 barrier, and
Mick O Connell C\O Pt. Bar, Peter Roche C\O Pt. Bar, Fiona the letters for our main draw were P, G, C, K in our bonus draw
Costin Clashmore , James Sweeney Kilmeedy the letters were M, K, Z, N
Once again we had no jackpot winner in the previous Monday Well done to the following who were our lucky winners of €20
nights lotto draw the numbers out were 1, 2, 24, 27, This weeks spot prizes Fiona and Anthony Lombard Ardsallagh, Pat Collins
lucky €20 spot prize winners were Brian O Neill Kilgabriel, Jim Kilgabriel, Warren Da’t C\O Eithne Aherne
Kennedy Newtown, John Veale Clashmore, Johnny Power Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for their won-
Kinsalebeg, Peg & Ann Clashmore derful support.
Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your sup- Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Ladies Football
port. Great to see so many of our players back in training this year and
Happy Birthday Siobhan once again we look forward to another busy season and hopefully
This week we extend birthday greetings to Siobhan Murray go one extra and bring home that eagerly awaited county title.
Kilmaloo on the occasion of her 18th Birthday. Congratulations We played our first game of the season last weekend and we will
and best wishes to you Siobhan from all your family and friends bring you details of that and our entire program for training in
Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Juvenile GAA these notes next issue
WEST WATERFORD NEWS Martin Cusack resume. A special thanks to Linda Donoghue and
Caroline Connolly for their valuable time given to the juniors.
Kinsalebeg N. S News Draw Results Thanks also to Ciara Connolly and Sarah and Laura Donoghue.
Kinsalebeg Parents Association held their February - non stop For information on junior events please contact Linda
draw at the school during the week and the following were our (087)6754337 or Caroline (086)1722047.
lucky winners 1st Prize Mossie Keogh Promoter Megan Keogh; Spring Mixed Doubles
2nd Prize Siobhan Walsh Promoter Sophie Walsh; 3rd Prize Barry A reminder to all participants that first round matches should be
Kinsella Promoter Rose Kinsella ; 4th Prize Gavin Seward played by this Thursday 18th March. Matches are going to plan
Promoter Luke Seward. The winners of our special children’s and are on schedule so far. On court one Ita Treacy and Paul
draw were; Danny O Mahony, Ann Marie Hynes, Jack Foley, Kate Barenski are raging hot favourites. Court two looks much tighter
O Halloran with Frank Delaney and Maura Casey to take on Bridget Webb and
Well done to all our winners, Kinsalebeg Parents Association Brian Wade this week. On court three Jan Power and JJ Cooley
wishes to thank everyone for supporting our monthly draw. are home and dry. Court four is very tight between Dave Clarke
Happy Birthday Sophie and Anna Beresford and rivals Kieran Dennehy and Sheelagh
Congratulations and birthday greetings to Sophie Condon Morehan.
Clashmore Village on the occasion of her 18th birthday which she Congratulations!!!
celebrated last weekend. A very happy birthday Sophie from fam- Congratulations to Gráinne and John Scully on the birth of your
ily and friends. baby boy Séan Thomas Scully. We are looking forward to seeing
Engagement O Neill – Cleary you both back on court soon and also baby Séan in a few years!!
This week we extend congratulations to local man Barry O Neill Congratulations also to Jane Quirke on your recent engagement.
Ardsallagh and Sheila Cleary Dungarvan on the occasion of their We wish both you and your fiance all the best for the future.
3rd Mary Lawton (16) 23pts Cat B. 1st Cathy Harnedy (26) 25pts,
2nd Amanda O' Neill Coyne (27) 26pts, 3rd Sheila Morrison (25)
24pts Cat C. 1st Maura O' Leary (34) 25pts, 2nd Juliette Casey
(33) 22pts, 3rd Fionnuala Coleman (35) 22pts
Winter League Kindly sponsored by: Deirdre & Larry Smyth
1st Team D 412pts: Maeve Troupe Kelly, Breeda Fitzgerald, Paula
Brennan, Noreen Cronin, Ann P. Coleman, Eileen Carroll. 2nd
Team F 382pts: Paula Mc Namara, Kay Curtin, Rosemary
Mathews, Cathy Harnedy, Celia Cotter, Patricia Mc Carthy. 3rd
Team E 364pts: Loretto Morrison, Maurette Fogarty, Maeve O'
Leary, Sheelagh O' Callaghan, Brid Doyle, Angela Leahy.
Fixtures: Wednesday 24th March - Daffodil Day - Champagne
Scramble: Team of 3
Amnesty Intl Cork and Cork Ladies Football Team Members. with a petiton to the
President of the UN General Assembly for a Strong, Effective UN Women's
Agency with Substantial and Predictable Resources. Annie Walsh, Mairead Kelly,
Ciara O'Sullivan, Nollaig Cleary, and Angela Walsh.
Snooker champ John Higgins enjoys the hospitality of Eleanor and Chris O'Brien
of The Old Imperial Hotel, Youghal
Seán Ó hAdhmaill Press Officer,
Siobhán Seoige National Events
Cllr. Michelle Hennessy and Cllr. Eoin Manager and Conán de Faoite Co-ordi-
Coyne nator for Cork.
Nagle House Youth Club.
'Party Night' on the 19th of March
in the Hot Spot Café in Nagle House. Entry is €2 at the door.
There will be drinks and refreshments served through out the night.
KILLEAGH CAMOGIE
were 12, 16, 35.
Fixtures: Senior hurling league Killeagh vs Erin's Own in
Caherlag Saturday 20th with time to be announced.
Comiserations to our under 14 Feile footballers who were narrow- REGISTRATION NIGHT
ly defeated by Carrigaline in Killeagh on Sunday evening. Final
score Carrigaline 3-08 Killeagh 2-09.
John Higgins with John and Trish John Higgins with William Swayne and
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4th Anniversary
Nickey Cunningham
Ann Egan Ballycurraginny, Killeagh
40, Blackwater Heights, Youghal Who died on 16th March 2007
Who Died on the 26th of March 2006
Willie sent that 'tache up, down and sideways and dancing about on his Foley
mouth In Loving Memory of my parents
As he spun at full throttle in the hope that a brothel
Would not see his career counted out
It stayed true, it stayed stiff yet stayed nubile; it stayed glued as the battle
ensued
It remained a non-quitter as Dan Boyle and his twitter
Tried to make Willie's job stewed and screwed
It stayed stubborn near Cowen and Coughlan, refusing to fall in the Dail
As Willie insisted and further persisted Mary & John Joe Foley
That his memory had lapsed -that was all! Ballinalough, Killeagh, Cork.
Whose 48th & 56th Anniversaries occur at this time.
But all hairy lips were a-quiver; men sighed and some women cried Masses Offered.
Because unfortunate Willie looked increasingly silly
The more the truth showed he had lied!
Will those who think of them today,
Until even the Greens were embarrassed, then held sway at the end of A little prayer to Jesus say.
the day
As the tape soon revealed just what Willie had squealed, Always remembered by their son Séan, Thérése and
They called for his head on a tray family, also their daughter Peg Joyce & family.
Amidst scandal, dishonour and shame, no trim could make Willie less O’Keeffe
grim
His 'tache might be cute but the world and he knew it
In Loving Memory of
Was beyond face saving for him
In their graves Mussolini and Hitler will have spun as the story was run
While Einstein no doubt would have failed to work out
How Willie thought he could have won
But now moustache wearers are wary as people they meet on the street
Take one look at the hair and respond 'I declare
You are probably lying through your teeth.' Rosie, Kathleen & Paddy O’Keeffe
8, Kilcoran Place, Summerfield, Youghal.
In affairs of the pocket or heart, the flash of the 'tache is naive
And investors in both are being handed their coat Whose 23rd, 21st & 33rd anniversaries occur at this time.
And politely requested to leave Masses Offered.
It's been a bad year for moustaches; smooth grins are now needed to win Will those who think of them today,
So you'd best blow the whistle on your upper lip bristle A little prayer to Jesus say.
And dump it -with Willie- in the bin.
Always remembered by Thérése, Séan Foley
Christy Parker and family
Spring 2010 Health & Fitness
Tips for Getting Fit Listen to Your Body
Effective training requires you to follow a game plan, but have
Eat Well
Proper nutrition and effective training go hand-in-hand. Eating enough flexibility to alter the plan based on how you feel. If you
right is an essential component of all athletic activities. Eating are tired, ill, stressed, injured, or notice your heart rate is elevated,
well is the best way to be sure you get the most from your training you need to be able to pay attention to the message these signs are
and performance. What you eat before, during, and after exercise sending. Slowing down, resting, or changing the activity are all
has a major impact on how well you perform and how well you appropriate compromises. You should also learn the Warning
feel. Good nutrition also allows you to maintain high quality train- Signs of a Serious Injury
ing, good recovery and good race day performance.
Cross Train
Rest and Recover Alternating exercise is a great way to train effectively. Not only do
This is an often overlooked part of effective training. If you don't you develop overall muscle conditioning, but you allow muscles
plan rest or schedule recovery days in your training, you limit your to rest and recover without losing your fitness and get a mental
ability to train. Your body actually gets stronger after exercise boost from alternating activities.
stress, so you need to allow down time for rebuilding muscle tis-
sue. An effective training program will have regular periods of rest Strength Train
and recovery. This also allows adaptation to the exercise -- you Building strength is one of the fastest ways to improve your sports
return bigger, stronger and faster. Rest also allows you to recover performance and train more efficiently. You can spend hours run-
mentally and emotionally and avoid exercise burn-out. ning, cycling or playing your sport, but a few weight training ses-
sions each week will add strength, power, and help reduce your
Get Support risk of injury.
It's extremely helpful to have support for your training program,
whether it's from training partners, friends or family. But it's also Consider Interval Training
important to be sure that you follow your own training plan and Interval training has been the basis for exercise routines for years.
needs. If you work out with others, be careful that you don't get It involves alternating short, fast bursts of intense exercise with
sucked into training at their intensity or for their duration. If you slow, easy activity. Interval training works both the aerobic and the
scheduled an easy day, but your buddy decides to hammer, you anaerobic system, and it results in improved conditioning of the
need to let go and follow your plan. All too often training partners cardiovascular system. It also helps prevent injuries often associ-
can encourage us to over or under train. Do what you need to do ated with repetitive exercise by allowing you to increase training
for your program. intensity without overtraining or burn-out.
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7th Anniversary
Nellie Morrissey (1912-2009)
The family of the late Nellie Morrissey, Shanakill, Aglish would like to thank
In loving memory of most sincerely all who sympathised with them on their bereavement. Thank
you to those who attended the rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and burial.
Eileen McKevitt Thank you for the floral tributes, Mass cards, sympathy cards, telephone calls
and those who called to the house to be with us. We would like to thank especially our extend-
(nee Kennedy) ed family and our wonderful neighbours and friends. Thank you to those who travelled long
distances to be with us. A special word of thanks to Fr. Billy Meehan for his help and sup-
port to us, and for the Funeral Liturgies which were a celebration of Nellie's life. We would
Who died on 7th April 2003 like to thank Fr. Finbarr Lucey for the home visits and spiritual care of Nellie which meant so
much to her when she was ill. Thank you to Bishop William Lee, Fr. Finbarr Lucey, Fr.
Maurice O'Gorman, Fr. William Ryan, Fr. Liam Power, Fr. Conor Kelly, Fr. Gerard O'Connor
Down the path of memories, and Fr. Pat Fitzgerald for being with us at the removal and Funeral Mass. Thank you to
Bernadette Twomey, Geraldine Landers, Mary Pedder-Daly and Liam Dalton for their beau-
We gentle tread each day. tiful music. We will always be grateful to Dr. Joe Meehan and staff at Ardmore Health Centre
who cared so well for Nellie. The exceptional care that Nellie and the family received dur-
Our thoughts and love are with you, ing her short stay in the Sacred Heart Unit, St. Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan will never be for-
gotten by us. Thank you so much. We would also like to thank the Grave Diggers, Gardai,
As life goes on its way. and the Sacristan. Thank you to Colin Bulman, Billy Cotter and the staff at Egan's
Our of our lives you may have gone, Undertaker's, Youghal for their kind and professional help. It is impossible to thank everyone
individually, so we hope that this acknowledgement will go some way in saying how much
But in our hearts you still live on. we appreciated your kindness to us at this difficult time. Mass will be offered for your inten-
tions.
As each day dawns we think of you, As each night falls, we pray for you,
Always remembered by your loving family Mam, And throughout our lives, no matter where, In our hearts, you are always there.
Dad, Eugéne, Margaret, Jack & Ariaan Sadly missed by all the family.
Anniversary mass will take place in Aglish Church on Friday 19th March at 7.30pm.
8th Anniversary
5th Anniversary
In loving memory of Patricia McCarthy
Whose Anniversary occurs on 21st Mar.
Paddy Butler
Late of Dermot Hurley Estate, Youghal.
May God keep you in his loving care forever,
Who died on March 20th 2005 Life is not measured by the years you have
lived, but the love you gave.
Too dearly loved to be forgotten
Sadly missed by wife Bridie, sons, daughters,
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Remembered at this time and always by
Tony & Family, Dad, Kathleen & Family, Eileen &
May He Rest In Peace Family, Margot & Family, David & Family,
William & Family.
In Memoriam
James Coady Birthday Remembrance
3rd Anniversary 60th Birthday Remembrance of a Wonderful
In loving memory of our darling son James, Mother and Precious Grandmother
Late of Curraghishal, Killeagh
Who died on March 24th. Jenny O’Shea
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Best for Youghal were Jennifer barry with yet another hugely ener-
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Youghal ICA will hold a Raffle in aid of BRU COLUMBANUS with her 'Stringer' worthy box kick. Clare Higgins was Notre able
on Weds. 24th. March at 8.30.pm. in Cumann na Daoine. one of Youghals most destructive ball carriers and shone on her
Members of the public are invited to be present at the draw.. Prizes debut at outside centre.
include a large EASTER HAMBER, a basket of Vichy Beauty Team; M. Hooley (capt), K. Faul, T. Browne, K. O'Mahony, U.
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Just When We Though It Was Safe To Be a Petrol Head Porsche West Cork Rally
Brings Out an Eco Concept Car. The next big rally down this side of the country is the West Cork Rally
Porsche has only ever brought out one concept car that never went widely regarded as having some of the best rally stages in Ireland this
into production.Porsche has surprised the Geneva motor show by rally will feature many competitors from the local IMC Motor Club
unveiling the 918 Spyder eco concept - a stylish, high performance those who will not be competing will be helping out to run this great
plug-in hybrid that's very likely to become a production reality as a rally.The rally takes place the weekend after Patricks day and the
replacement for the Carrera GT.This mid-engined two-seater can excitement on this event is usually created by the modifies cars who
sprint from 0-62mph in 3.2 seconds but returns an incredible 94mpg put on a great show over the winding roads of West Cork Clonakilty
and just 70g/km CO2. Launched alongside the Cayenne, it clearly sig- is the spot be there.
nals Porsche's dedication to a hybrid future Drivers Be Aware of the Dangers of Hitting Potholes
Audi Hitting a pothole can damage the tyres, wheels, suspension or steer-
Audi has released the full details of its new RS5 ahead of the car's ing. It could even cause an accident.
debut at the Geneva show.As expected, the car will get a 444bhp ver- "Commercial vehicles are particularly vulnerable as they are heavier
sion of Ingolstadt's acclaimed 4.2-litre V8 engine, capable of pro- than normal cars, and often carry loads.
pelling the RS5 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically "The most common repair work is on broken wheel rims, split tyres
limited to 155mph, but Audi will increase this to 174mph on request. and wheels forced out of alignment, causing steering problems.
New Manager for Hamilton "Drivers inform the local council of any potholes, so they can be
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a new manager after he and his father repaired and reduce the damage to other vehicles using the road."
Anthony decided to call time on one of the closest partnerships in Having said that tyre centres are noticing a big increase in business
Formula One. McLaren's 2008 world champion, whose career has over the past few months remember you can replace a tyre however if
been guided by his father since he started out in karting at eight years you are driving along do not be tempted to throw the car across to the
old, told reporters on Tuesday that both felt the moment had come for other side of the road to avoid a pot hole as one can crash into on com-
the relationship to change. ing traffic slow down is probably the best advice hitting these pot
"We've been discussing it for a while and it's only just come out now holes at speed is very damaging.
that we are going to be making some changes," the 25-year-old driv- Pot Hole damage to alloy wheels is particularly bad and while you
er said in a telephone conference call."There's no need to rush, but at may not notice it at the time the tyre may give way a few weeks later
some stage I will find a new manager."Hamilton, who will be part- due to rim damage which may cause an accident if you hit a pot hole
nered at McLaren by compatriot and champion Jenson Button when hard and think I got away with it check the wheel and tyre inside and
the season starts in Bahrain on March 14, said the decision was more out and if the rim is buckled or the tyre looks damaged replace
due to his father's increasing business interests than any desire to it.Check the wheels and tyres inside and out once a week or if in doubt
strike out as his own man."He's building his sports management busi- call to the local tyre dealer for professional advice.
ness, it's growing really fast right now," he said. "I feel he should
focus his full attention on that."
Motoring With Ger Leahy
FORD IS BEST-SELLING CAR BRAND AS LIFT
IN SALES CONTINUES
FEBRUARY SHOWS RISE OF 38%
The rise in new car sales accelerated last month, as registrations
grew by 38% over February 2009. The jump in sales of vans was
D. Walsh
even more pronounced, at 72%. According to the Society of the
Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) a total of 12,325 cars were registered Auto Repairs
last month, up from 8,950 in the same period last year. Ford is the
best-selling car brand so far this year, with 13.5% of the market.
Commenting on the figures, Eddie Murphy, Chairman and Has moved to
Managing Director of Ford Ireland, said: "A second successive
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book of enquiries translates into sales."
Car Sales 2010
Year to Date February
1. Ford 3,914 (13.5%) 1,277 (10.4%) Pre NCT’s Computer Tracking
2. Toyota 3,842 (13.3%) 1,770 (14.4%)
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