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Aren’t they lovely? Pictured making their First Holy Communion at TheChurch of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney. pic Jim Barrett

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At the Muskerry HistoricalSociety's RemembranceCeremony were MaryO'Leary MC, AnneDonaldson, local historianwho researched the project,Liam Hayes, Chairman,Muskerry Local HistorySociety and children fromprimary schools who calledthe names of those who died.

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Paula Allen, Mayfield, andGillian Osborne, Grenagh, pictured at the inauguralTara Sheridan MemorialDip in Cork to raise fundsfor Cork Dragons (BreastCancer Survivors), Marymount Hospice andThe Girls Club. pic Diane Cusack

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Belle of Ballincollig 2015, Louise Maxwell, representingQuish's SuperValu, Ballincollig, receiving her prize fromBrian Long, Chairman Ballincollig GAA.

Laura Barry, Belle ofBallincollig 2014,hands over the sash toLouise Maxwell,following her selectionas Belle of Ballincollig2015 at the GAA Clubon Saturday night.Louise is studyingGeneral Nursing atUCC and works parttime in Quish's DeliDepartment.

Taking time out from their busy schedule organising the Belle ofBallincollig Show were Bernice Kavanagh, Margaret O'Driscoll, LauraBarry, Belle of Ballincollig 2014, Breda Barry and Louise Wills.

Michael Crowley, Crowley Funeral Directors, sponsor of the Belle ofBallincollig Festival Duck Race, making a presentation to organiser, JohnO'Driscoll. Included are Festival Committee members, Tom Weste, LiamBarry, Margaret O'Driscoll, Richard Hickey and Belle of Ballincollig 2014,Laura Barry.

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Last month marked the conclusion of judging inthe 2015 Cork County Council sponsored anti-Litter Challenge. Following our first placelast year, Blarney continues to lookexceptionally clean this year and we thank allwho have contributed so far this year. To ourSolas, Tús, Gateway community employmentpeople, and our Tidy Towns volunteers, manythanks. We will not know the final result untilSeptember. Fingers crossed!

Great to see the young students from Scoil ChroíÍosa hard at work sweeping and tidying up thearea around their school. Thanks to HughCronin and the students for their commitment.

Well done to the Council and Gateway staff forthe nice job completed in Riverview Estate, andthanks also to a number of residents who didsome weeding.

A huge thank to to Adam, John and the team atBlarney Castle Estate, as we now have two veryattractive planters and seating, in front of theChurch of Ireland. Our entry to the NationalTidy Towns competition will be enhanced bythese.

The Castle Close flower bed received a makeover and is looking fabulous.

Dan Ahern gave the sign on ‘Golden Panda’ corner a gorgeous new flower bed to sit in lastmonth, what a great first impression of the village for those who come in from Tower.

Love our unique Garda flower boxes. It’s theselittle things that make you smile!

And last, but certainly not least, thanks to thefabulous young people of Woodfield, StationRoad, Blarney pictured after their estate cleanup last month. There was a great turnout andfantastic work done.

If you would like to organise a clean up ofyour area please call Kate on 087 2330398and Blarney Tidy Towns will supply you withpickers, bags and access to a container toleave the rubbish.

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Aren't they wonderful? These youngresidents of Brackenwood, Blarney, tookadvantage of the recent nice weather toset up a lemonade stall. The big heartedyoungsters then donated all the moneythey raised to St. Vincent de Paul. The Celtic Ross Hotel incollaboration with CultureKitchen is delighted to launch itsnew one day activity break WildAtlantic Way Food & HeritageTrail, for only €145 per personsharing. The Celtic Ross Hotel isperfectly placed to offer an activitybreak that will immerse you intothe region. On Saturday 25th Julyparticipants will arrive for a WestCork brunch at the Celtic RossHotel and then be taken on a WildAtlantic Way Food & HeritageTrail with Culture Kitchen alongthe lesser travelled roads of WestCork, pausing along the way totake in the scenery, stories andexperience the food and heritage ofthis magical landscape. The day isperfectly rounded off in the CelticRoss Hotel’s Kingfisher Bar &Bistro over a seasonal dinnermenu, packed with local artisanproduce. Live traditional Irishmusic in the bar, a comfortablenight’s sleep and a West Cork FullIrish Breakfast to look forward to,can it get any better. The trail is led by two experiencedand knowledgeable guides; arenowned authority on artisan foodand an archaeology expert. ValManning is one of the most

respected figures in the west Corkfood industry. Val played a majorrole in the food revolution thattook place in Cork in the 1970sand has remained a feature of thefood scene since then.Furthermore, his familiarity of thesurrounding area, away from thetraditional tourist trails, will addreal substance to the tour. ÁineBrosnan completed a BA honoursdegree in Archaeology and Greekand Roman Civilisation in 1990 atUniversity College Cork, followedby an MA in Archaeology in 1993.Áine has worked on manyexcavations and post excavationprojects around Ireland. She hasalso worked as a private tour-guidefor numerous seasons in west Corkand throughout the country – herknowledge of cultural attractions isextensive.

Eoin Murphy pictured training theBlarney GAA junior camogiegirls. Eoin has been training the intermediate team since Novemberand feels confident this could be agreat year for Blarney GAA. Eoin Murphy Fitness was set uplast month offering fitness servicesto the wider Blarney area, and making full use of the great gymrecently build behind the clubhouse in Blarney GAA grounds. 

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Dean crawford is a 7 year old boy fromVicarstown who currently uses a wheelchairto get around every day and for school. Dean’sbiggest wish would be being able to walk oneday and have fun with his friends.

A fund raising campaign has been put in place to enable Dean to attendessential intensive physiotherapy over the next 12 to 18 months. When Deanis fit and has acquired the necessary strength, he hopes to undergo selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery in America. Dean is currentlyworking very hard at the First Steps Rehabilitation Centre in Limerick, withintensive blocks of physiotherapy to prepare for surgery. He alternates thiswith 3 day physiotherapy courses in Wales four times a year. Dean attendsschool, he will go into 1st class in September, and always has a smile on hisface. Surgery will cost €60,000 followed by 2 - 5 years after carephysiotherapy programme.This summer, after his trip to Wales, Dean will attend a conductive SummerSchool hosted by the Light House Trust in County Down.the fundraising committee for Dean’s Wish to Walk are organising arace night in curaheen Park on friday June 26th, there will be 11races, followed by music and dancing, and fantastic spot prizes. The committee have received some amazing sponsorship but are stilllooking for some additional businesses to advertise in our programme, andticket sellers will be going door to door over the coming weeks. If you would like a ticket or are interested in getting involved in the Dean’sWish to Walk campaign please contact Catherine on 087 9159899. We willbe organising further events throughout the year so keep an eye on theMuskerry News!

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News in briefFree swim for all our readers!The Blarney Hotel and Golf Resortare happy to offer a free trial to allMuskerry News readers until June30th 2015 in their wonderful healthclub. So if you fancy a work out ora swim, just call in quotingMuskerry News, no need to makean appointment.

Woodwork Summer CampScoil Mhuire Gan Smál,For boys and girls.National school students 10yrs +All Secondary School students.Week 1 6th July-10th July (5 Days)Week 2 13 July-17th July (5 Days)Application form from SMGSmain office or phone 021 4385331.Application must be returned byFriday 19th June 2015.

Blarney, Whitechurch,Rathpeacon and Carrignavarresidents take note. Cork CountyCouncil have relaunched theirrevised plans for the Monard TownDevelopment. The plan is onpublic display in County Hall andis also up on the web athttp://www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/359523190.pdf

The Murphy Memorial 4 mileroad race will take place on Friday 19th June starting inBallyanly Community Centre at8p.m. Walkers, joggers and runnersall welcome. Refreshments afterwards and a great array ofprizes to be won.Come join in the fun, no excuses!

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Happy birthday wishes to Aunty Mai,Shamrock Terrace, Blarney, who turned85 years old on 11th June. She is pictured here with one of her niecesHazel and a lovely bouquet of flowersfrom Terry her niece in Toronto.

Jackie Manley, Blarney, pictured with friends asshe showcased her installation at the annual Crawford College of Art & Design Degree Showwhere graduating students, presented their stunning work through a wide variety of media.

Congratulations to talented Blarney artist Lynn- Marie Dennehy who graduated with her degree in Fine Art at theCIT Crawford College of Art and Design, and was the recipient of an incredible five awards at the prize givingceremony! Lynn - Marie, daughter of popular Blarney couple Kay and Liam Dennehy, was awarded The CorkPrint Makers 12 month bursary, The Ciaran Langford Memorial Bursary in Blackwater Studios, The Student Residency Award in Crawford College of Art and Design,The CIT Collection purchase prize and The Morgan Doylepurchase prize print. What an incredible achievement!

What a proud moment for everyone at Griffins, Dripsey, who lastweek were given the title as baking the 'Best Scone in Ireland’!

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Shanakiel Childcare is the newest memberof the Best Crèche Group, offering qualitychildcare in Cork since 2006.The 4,500 sq ft crèche has been designed to veryhigh standards and this is reflected in the building,equipment, play area and team employed.

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Erin and Danielle Hussey fromGrenagh pictured at a coffee breakat The Farm, Grenagh to kickstartCork’s 96fm Giving for LivingRadiothon 2015 which raised fundsfor cancer services in the Mercy,Marymount Hospice, CUH,Breakthrough Cancer Research andCork Arc Cancer Support House.pics Ger McCarthy

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All welcome as Rebel Run 4Fun comes to Blarney!The Rebel Run 4Fun 5k Series will come to Blarneythis weekend, Saturday June 20th, for the first time,hosted by Castleview Running Trail.

This fabulous athletic event, which will commence at 10am, will be agreat opportunity for local people to enjoy the buzz of a professionalathletic event, and the chance to take a closer look at CastleviewRunning Trail and enjoy their wonderful facilities.All visitors are welcome to walk the beautiful trail until 2pm.Everyone is very welcome, however this top class purpose built facilityis NOT suitable for buggies, bikes or dogs.

The Rebel Run 4Fun 5k Series is designed for the beginner runner,jogger or walker to get out and active over the summer months with aview to possibly taking part in the Annual Leisureworld Rebel Run 10k inOctober.  This year the series has two new venues, Blarney and FotaHouse and Gardens. By having new locations the organisers aim to targeteven more people to come join the series. Cork Sports Partnership isdelighted to be able to organise and coordinate these events with thesupport of  local clubs and organisations for the people of Cork toenjoy. There is something for everyone in this series so be a REBEL andsign up today! Saturday June 20th 10am (chip timed) Castleview Running Trail,Blarney Cross country terrain & looped 5k route. 

Pre registered participants must sign in on the morning of the event from8.45am and collect their timing chip and event number. This will takeplace at the Castleview Running Trail.

Parking will be available in Blarney GAA Grounds and Scoil MhuireGan Smal Blarney (both only a few minutes walk from the venue). Onlineregistration fee €10 (ex booking fee) A fee of €15 will apply for entrieson the morning of the event 

The following two events in The Rebel Run 4Fun take place on SundayJuly 26th 10am (chip timed) at Ballincollig Regional Park, and on SundayAugust 23rd 10am (not chip timed) at Fota House and Gardens.

Siobhan and Janet Forrest, Castleview Running Trail;Claire Hurley, Cork Sports Partnership; and Marian Lyon.St. Finbarrs AC.

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A huge thanks to the mini marathon walkers andrunners in Cork and Dublin that ran and walked forMichael, raising badly needed funds for 'Michael'sLittle Steps.' Thank you all so much.Lee Valley Networking Group The Lee Valley Business Networking meeting willbe held next Thursday at Griffins Garden Centre inDripsey at 9am. The meeting is open to allbusinesses in the Lee Valley and there is no cost toattend. Tea/coffee and scones are available topurchase from Griffins Cafe.Details and directionswww.leevalleybusinessnetworking.comIn keeping with our marketing theme, we aredelighted to welcome as our guest speaker MichealBrennan from BK Media on the topic of GoogleAdwords. Looking forward to seeing you there. Feel free tobring a guest - the more the merrier!

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Feelingpositive atScoil ChroíIosa as we flyour amberflag! Ourschool wasawarded theAmber Flag for‘Wellness and Suicide Prevention’ on Friday 1st May. Members of thewellness committee went to Rochestown Park to receive the flag alongwith principal Mary Magner and wellness co-ordinators Ann Fitzgeraldand Finola Crowley.Munster Rubgy legend Alan Quinlan gave a very moving speech andpresented the committee with the flag. While on the day over 90 schoolsand universities received flags, we were one of the very few primaryschools to be presented with this award. It is a huge privilege for us toreceive the flag.

Cork City Sports. OutstandingAchievements at Cork City Sports againthis year. With over 6,000 children takingpart from all over Cork City and county,some of the pupils from Scoil Chroí Íosasecured Gold and Bronze medals. WellDone to all Huge congratulations to ColinO’ Dwyer 1st U10, Cathal McCarthy 3rdU11, Hannah Falvey 1st Place, Isabelle McSweeney 3rd place and GraceHughes 3rd place. I think we would be a safe bet for the Olympics!

Bake Off. The senior school were put to thetest on their culinary skills earlier last weekas we hosted a ‘Bake Off’. The finalists thenmade their winning dish in school. Thejudges were spoilt for choice with an arrayof delicious baking. Well Done to all budding bakers, a very high standardwas set. Congratulations to Emma, Laura & Holly on winning with theirdelicious Lemon Drizzle Cake.

1st Class. The Pupils of 1st Class have been usingtheir imaginations this term and have made theirown story books. Ms Humphreys has done a superjob binding them all together so now they havetheir own little story books. They have also beentaking in the fine weather and enjoying storytimein the sun.

Junior Infants. Summertime preparation is in fullswing in Ms Fitzgerald’s Junior Infants, they evenmade brownies as a treat for a Summer picnic.

2nd Class. Congratulations to Ms O’ Flynn’s First Communion Class whorecently received their sacrament. It was a beautiful day and service.Thank you to Mrs Tobin for returning to play the music on the day.

Rang 6. The staff of Scoil Chroí Íosa would like to wish Rang 6 the verybest of luck as their year comes to a close. While most are staying close tohome some are going a little further afield to schools in town andBallincollig. We wish them well. We hope they will continue to work hard,be the best that they can be and enjoy the positive opportunities that lifewill throw at them.

Zumba. The children of 2nd, 3rd & 6thClass took part in Zumba this term. DannyPayne (Zumba Teacher) had a fantasticway of teaching the children the manydance routines incorporating all thedifferent regions of the world.

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Muskerry News |21Transition Year studentsTed Pyne, St ColemansFermoy, Rachel Kelly,Ballincollig CommunitySchool and EllieGubbons, Loretto Fermoy taking part in'Engineering Your Future'Transition YearProgramme at CorkInstitute of Technology.

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Seisiún Returns to BallincolligBallincollig Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is delighted to confirm that Seisiún will again take place in Oriel House Hotel,Ballincollig every Tuesday night at 8.45pm for the summer months, commencing on July 7th and finishing on August 18th. The Seisiún experience is twofold. The first part of the evening will be aformal stage show which will showcase the best of Irish traditional music,song, dance and story. The second part of the concert will be a moreinformal session where audience participation is encouraged.The show will feature musicians, singers and dancers who are members ofthe Comhaltas branch in Ballincollig. Seisiún is not just a concert. It is aunique, traditional and cultural experience enabling both locals andvisitors from Ireland and overseas to enjoy a taste of the real Ireland.Don't miss this opportunity to experience Irish traditional entertainmentwhere a memorable night of ‘Ceol agus Craic’ is guaranteed. Tuesday nights, July 7th to August 18th inclusive in Oriel House Hotel,Ballincollig at 8.45pm. www.ballincolligcomhaltas.ie Ballincollig Comhaltas can also be found on Facebook.

Blarney Castle on ‘Ireland's Ancient East’ tourist route

Welcoming the news, Minister Dara Murphy TD,said, “Cork people will be encouraged to see thatour world renowned tourism landmarks such asSt. Anne’s Church Shandon and Blarney Castle,are finally being properly marketed to touristsunder the new ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’ tourism initiative, designed to raiseinternational awareness about Cork and the South and East of Ireland’srich cultural heritage."Local events such as the recent St. Patrick's Day Festival in Blarney helpto bring in tourists and I want to congratulate Blarney Community Counciland all those involved in organising the very successful event. I wasdelighted that my office was able to help secure car parking facilities forthe day, liaising with the Management Company and receivers at BlarneyBusiness Park, as well as NAMA. Hopefully the parking helped with thesmooth running of the event. Best wishes to the Community Council fortheir planned activities throughout 2015 and I look forward to anothersuccessful St. Patrick's Festival in Blarney in 2016."

Katie Sloan Diversity Cork, Des DonnellyMetropole Hotel, Jenny De Saulles FáilteIreland and Paul O'Sullivan Blarney Castle.

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Last August, PharmacyFirst Plus Douglaslaunched the firstcommunity pharmacybased Warfarin Clinic inCork City, and only thesecond in Ireland. Many ofyou will know of theordeal some people have intrying to manage theirWarfarin.

Warfarin is a trickymedicine to manage.Routine blood tests areneeded and for patientsattending hospital clinicsthis can be difficult tomanage and can involvehours of waiting around to get tested and then get results.

Thankfully there is now an alternative option in Douglas, wehave so far taken referrals from CUH, South Infirmary, MercyUniversity Hospital, Bons Secours, GPs and even MallowPrimary Healthcare Centre.

Our clinic is done on an appointment basis, where our averageclinic time is less than 5 minutes and results are obtained rightaway. Our specially trained pharmacists then change the doseof the drug if necessary and schedule the next appointment allbefore you leave.

The cost of a clinic is just €25 for a test and just €10 if you needto be retested within a month, this is capped at €45 per month,you will never be charged more than that.

If you would like to know more, for yourself or for a familymember or friend on Warfarin emaildarren@pharmacyfirstplus.ie or else call your local PharmacyFirst Plus for more details.

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22 | Muskerry News Transition Year studentsElaine Murphy and AoibheHillgrove Stack, BallincolligCommunity School takingpart in 'Engineering YourFuture' Transition Year Programme at Cork Instituteof Technology. pic Darragh Kane.

SentinelComputersopens inBallincolligSentinel Computers hasopened its first retail store inBallincollig. Owned andmanaged by Richard Curranand Joy Horgan, the newretail outlet will specialise incomputer, laptop, phone and tablet repairs and will create three new jobs.Sentinel means guardian and the owners take pride in caring for all yourcomputer needs, like their own. The 750 sq. foot store on Chapel LaneEast, Ballincollig Co Cork will also stock a large range of leading brandcomputers and accessories. Chairperson of Ballincollig Business Association Emer Cassidy said,“The town of Ballincollig is well served with a mixture of local andnational retailers and we see Sentinel Computers offering consumers amuch needed local service in selling and repairing and computers, laptopsand mobiles. We wish Richard and Joy every success and gladly welcomethem into the Ballincollig Business Association."

Cork City Council has unveiled its proposals for a new City region expanding its boundary to include Ballincollig and Blarney, among otheroutlying current county areas. In an update submission to the boundarycommission Cork City Council would see the population of the city increase from 119,000 to 235,000 and increase the number of elected CityCouncillors from 31 to 36.

Con Croninfrom Killeenspictured at theLaunch of CorkCreative.pic GerardMcCarthy

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Cloghroe musicians, Padraig and Isibeal NiBhuachalla, Aaron and Ross O'Donnabhaincompeted at the Fleadh Cheoil Chorcai inBallincollig. Pics: Mike English

Scoil Eoin pupils, Harry Kent and MatthewVachet shared first and second prize in theLimerick Competition. Included are NoreenMcCarthy and Marie Kelly presenting the prize.

Marie Kelly, Chairperson Ballincollig Comhaltas,presenting third prize in the ‘Limerick Competition’ toScoil Eoin pupils, Jack O'Keeffe, Eric Delaney andAbhinesh Ezhilalan.

Scoil Mhuire pupilswho won prizes in theBallincollig Comhaltas‘LimerickCompetition’ wereSophie O'Driscoll(3rd), QueenslyInegbenosun (2nd) andDonna Saji (1st).

Marie Kelly and Noreen McCarthy,Ballincollig Comhaltas presenting first prizein the Limerick Competition to Gael Scoil UiRiordain pupil, Frankie O'Griffin. Sinead NiBhuitimeir and Amy Ni Cheallachain won

second and third prizes. Playing at the official opening of the Fleadh Cheoil Chorcaiwhich was hosted by Ballincollig Comhaltas.

Musical interlude at the official opening of theFleadh Cheoil Chorcai in Ballincollig.

Catherine Greene, Frances Power, Cllr. DerryCanty and Peggy McCarthy attending theofficial opening of the Cork County ComhaltasFleadh Cheoil at Oriel Hotel, Ballincollig.

ConMcCarthy,ChairmanCork CountyBoard ofComhaltas,officiallyopened theCork CountyFleadh whichwas hosted

by the Niall O'CathasaighBranch, Ballincollig whoare celebrating their 40th.birthday this year.

Scoil Barra winners in theLimerick Competition organisedby the Ballincollig Comhaltas inconjunction with the FleadhCheoil were Jack O'Brien (1st),Clodagh O'Sullivan (2 d) andMartha Kelly (3rd).

On the opening night of the Cork ComhaltasFleadh in Ballincollig, Marie Kelly,Chairperson Niall O'Cathasaigh BranchComhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Ballincollig (onright) made presentations to founder members,Martin Power, Mick Dwyer, Con Buckley andAssunta Ui Chathasaigh and to Con McCarthy,Chairman County Cork Comhaltas and MarsieFoolkes who has been a member for most offorty years. Another founder member, TonyMullane, was unavoidably absent.

Theresa Dennehy, Cork County Comhaltas(second from right) with Ballincolligmembers, Gerry Ahern, Noreen McCarthyand Brendan O'Sullivan.

Maedhbh O'Shea, Ballincollig,was a medal winner in Under15 Concertina playing.

Members of Ballincollig Comhaltas making music at the official opening of theFleadh Cheoil Chorcai at Oriel Hotel.

Eimear Ni Cheilleachair,Ballincollig and SeanO'Connell, Glanmire took partin Under 12 Fiddle playing.

Meadhbh Ni Chathasaigh,Ballincollig, preparing for her FiddleCompetition.

Maebh Ni Dhuinnin, Beal Atha'nGhaorthaigh, winner of Sean Nossinging in the 12 to 15 years categoryat the Fleadh Cheoil Chorcai, with hermother, Katie.

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Carnival comes to Blarney as Ian, Georgie and

Denis celebrate in style!You could be forgiven for thinking you were in Las Vegaslast weekend as Blarney celebrated the birthdays of popularlocal men Ian Forrest, Georgie O' Brien and Denis O'Keeffewith a carnival. Burlesque dancing, fire eating, and twoincredible bands were a few of the highlights of an incrediblenight. You can see more photographs on our facebook page...

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Brighter, Whiter Smiles!Our Smile is often the first thing others notice. Whiter, brighter teeth cangive us more confidence and make that smile all the more ready to appear.A beautiful smile is now much more readily achieved than ever before.

The first stage to obtaining a beautiful smile is to ensure that the teethand gums are healthy. Visit your dentist regularly for a check up so thatany cavities or gum problems can be treated early before they turn intobigger problems. The sooner problems are detected the simpler they are totreat and the less noticeable they will appear. Everybody with PRSI coverand a Medical Card (over 16 years old) is entitled to a free dental check uponce a year.

There are many causes of tooth discolouration. The most common aresmoking, coffee, tea and red wine. An extensive scale and polish cansometimes remove the majority of these stains without any furthertreatment required. Deeper more extensive discolouration however mayrequire further treatment such as tooth whitening.

Tooth Whitening is suitable for most people as long as the teeth andgums are healthy. So called whitening products are available in thesupermarkets and Pharmacies, these have been found to have limitedaffects on discolouration due to the amount of bleaching agent contained.EU directives have limited the strength of whitening agents sold over thecounter to less than a tenth of that which can be prescribed by your dentist.

The steps involved in tooth whitening are simple. Impressions of yourteeth are taken by your dentist from which special custom fitting trays (likethin mouthguards) are made. Whitening gel is then placed in your customtrays which fit snugly over your teeth. The whitening gel breaks down andoxygen ‘dissolves’ the stains inside your teeth. You can wear the trayswhen you want to, over night or any time during the day. The whiteninggel is available in different strengths and your dentist can recommend thebest product to suit your teeth and lifestyle. Everybody’s teeth will whitenat different rates but on average excellent results are obtained after about5-14 days. The results will last indefinitely although can be refreshedwhen required if restaining occurs (coffee/tea/smoking!) Clinical studies have shown that bleaching using this method is safe forteeth and gums. A minority of people may experience temporarysensitivity to hot and cold.

Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire gan Smál who won their category and theoverall junior award in the Eco-Unesco Young Environmentalist Award2015 in the biodiversity section. The winning team were Emma Kelleher,Ruth O'Mahony, Muireann Hayes and Sarah O'Sullivan.

Christel Barel andPatrick Grandovlier ofCamas Training withLilibeth Horne ofCork Airport at the2015 CONNECT Aviation conference.pic Diane Cusack

Victoria Luke and Hilary Hobbs fromBerrings pictured at the fifth annual Anam Cara‘Lunch to Remember’. pic Gerard McCarthy

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Congratulations to Sarah,Carys and Reece Murraywho took part in theLearners KarateCompetition in NavanCo. Meath last weekend,pictured here. Sarah tookhome a medal for 1stplace in Kata and 4thplacing in Sparing in theaged 10 category whileCarys Murray won 2ndsecond places in Kata and2nd place in Sparing in the under 10 category. Meanwhile Reece Murraywon 1st place in Sparing and 2nd place in Kata in the aged 7 category.

Our Junior Infant classpupils have learntsome super writingskills in their 1st yearhere at VicarstownNational School!

The Parents’Association haveequipped the schoolwith a Defibrillator

which is housed in a cabinet outside the school door. The names andcontact details of First Responders is attached to the front of the cabinet.Fionnuala Carroll, Chair of the Parents’ Association said, “She is delightedthat such an essential piece of life saving equipment is at the communitiesdisposal and is committed to its up-keep and maintenance.”

The students from Vicarstown NS will be one of 12 schools going forwardto the National Finals of the 10th Our World Irish Aid Awards to exhibittheir projects in Dublin Castle on the 16th of June. They are the onlyschool in the final to represent Cork. The Our World Irish Awards are

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Blarney Sessions 2nd July 1915 Honest Man or German Spy; Found-onsBefore W.J. O’Hara, R.M., Presiding, E. Pike and D. Ross.Edmond Downey, Tower, was charged by Head Constable Woods withhaving made statements likely to prejudice recruiting of His Majesty’sforces on June 26th while travelling from Coolflugh to Tower on the Corkand Muskerry Light Railway.Sergeant Hogan deposed that he was returning from Cork in the 6.15 p.m.train. He was in plain clothes, and the defendant joined the train. A lady inthe compartment began speaking about farmers’ sons stating that they weretoo cowardly to go to the front and that it was the labouring men who hadthe courage to go. The defendant, who was also in the same compartmentsaid, “What did the English do for Ireland? What did they do hundreds ofyears ago, when the soldiers carried babies and children on their swords? Itis all lies what you read in the papers about what the Germans were doing.”The lady then said to the defendant, “You are a German so?”And, he answered, “I am not. I’ll say no more. If there was a policeman herehe would arrest me, but I hope the Germans will win. God would not beabove if they were not getting what they were. The English have no singingover the waves, no. The Germans command the seas.”A girl in the compartment then interjected, “You are a German spy.”“No,” defendant answered, “but I am an honest man.”The defendant kept on speaking in the same strain ‘till at Tower. When hewas about to leave, the Sergeant arrested him.Cross-examined by Mr. Cororner, Wm. Murphy, Solr., who defended ,witness admitted that the defendant was of good character. He worked in thefactory and ceases work early on Saturday afternoon, and he was very muchunder the influence of drink on the occasion.Mr. Murphy said the case may present a serious aspect, but it was not at allso serious as it would appear at the first blush. The case was different fromthat of other prosecutions going through the country, in that there was nointerference with a Recruiting Sergeant, or an interference with some youngmen who were about to enlist, and did not in consequence of the statementsmade. The defendant, who was a good charactered man, unfortunatelyavailed of his half-holiday in the factory to go and get drunk in town. Hisidea, in speaking in the compartment as he did was to arouse a controversy,and the remarks were not expressing his true sentiments. The defendantwhen he was a young man served two years in the 3rd batt. R.M.F., and atpresent had a brother who served through the Boer War, and who, though amarried man, re-enlisted, and was serving in His Majesty’s forces. Besideshe had four cousins serving in the army as well as four nephews – three ofwhich were in the navy and one in the army - and in addition he had threebrothers-in-law which were also on active service, while he himself wasworking in a factory which was engaged in turning out khaki for soldiers.What happened on the occasion was nothing more than a drunken freak, andhe submitted for a mitigation penalty. The Chairman said that the majority of the Bench were in favour of sendingthe defendant to gaol for two calendar months with hard labour, andremarked that such offences were not to be permitted.

Ellen Hegarty, licensed publican, White’s Cross, was summoned by D.I.Simey for a breach of Licensing Laws committed on Sunday 13th June.Michael Noonan, Ballycaskin; Denis Flynn, Konockaneigh; TimothyHumphries, Longstone; Denis Gleeson, Ryefield, were summoned forhaving been illegally on the premises. There was a further summons againstDenis Gleeson for having on the occasion given a false name and address.Sergeant Cahill, who prosecuted in the absence of o complainant, said thaton the day in question he was on duty at the village of Whitechurch,accompanied by Constable Fennel, and entered the defendant’s licensedpremises. The front door was open and there was no one guarding it. Insidehe saw the defendant, Michael Noonan, who lived about one and a halfmiles from the house drinking something from a measure behind thecounter. When he saw witness, he ducked his head and disappeared out theback door, which was also open. Witness then intercepted the defendant,Timothy Humphries, making his way for the back door, and whenquestioned, said that he had just come in and did not get any drink. The

publican, when asked to account for the presence of these men, said she didnot see them at all. Asked to account for having the door open, sheanswered, “she could not be always at it.” Constable Fennel then drew hisattention to man sitting down in the premises, and he (witness) questionedhim, and he answered that he was Denis Murphy, Rathduff, and wasworking for a man named Walsh at Donoughmore. The publican did notexplain that man’s presence on the premises, and he, (witness) afterwardsascertained that the man was Denis Gleeson, living about a mile from thepublic-house. He also found the defendant Noonan on the premises. Therewere about forty persons inside. There was a drag hunt and sports at thevillage on the day.Cross-examined by Mr. Julian, solr., who defended, witness said he believedthere was a score of bowls out to the village on the occasion.Constable Fennel corroborated, and said he did not see the defendantNoonan on the premises.Mr. Julian, for the defence, said that there were three attractions at thevillage – a drag hunt, a cycle race and a bowling match, on the day inquestion, and a large crowd gathered on the village. The publican, Mrs.Hegarty, took charge on that day on account of the large crowd. The sanitaryarrangements were at the back of the premises and the people in the barwere moving backwards all day long, and it was while this procession wasgoing on apparently, these men (the defendants) took advantage of the doorbeing opened and stole in. They were permitted to come in by the publican– she knew absolutely nothing about them. Persons with a thirst for drinkwould on occasions like this resort to any subterfuge or any dishonest act toobtain it.The publican, Mrs. Hegarty, bore out the facts stated by Mr. Julian and saidshe was standing at the door when the Sergeant came in, and she was at itwhen he called her away from it to go to the back door.The defendant, Michael Noonan, said he was a teetotaller; the publican washis cousin; he went in only for a bottle of lemonade as he was thirsty. Theother defendants pleaded guilty.Mr. O’Hara (to the clerk) – What is the defendant’s record?Mr. Julian – You are not entitled to ask for the record unless you havedecided.Mr. O’Hara – We have already decided.Mr. Julian – If that is the case, then all right.Mr. O’Hara – You should not assume that I would do such an illegal act.Mr. Julian – It is a more regular practice to make known your intentionbefore asking for the record.The Clerk then mentioned one conviction, for which defendant was fined£3.The magistrates then retired, and on return to Court the Chairman said theyhad taken a lenient view of the case. It was questionable whether they wouldrecord the conviction or not, but under the circumstances they would imposethe same penalty as on the last occasion, £3, the conviction not to recorded.The men found on the premises would be fined 2s. 6d., and the defendantGleeson, who gave a false name, would be fined in addition, 5s.The above article appeared in the Cork Examiner of 2nd July 1915.

Blarney & District Historical Society presents a Field Trip to Waterlooon Thursday 18th June. Please assemble at Waterloo Inn at 7.30 p.m.Our guest speaker, Mr. John Mulcahy, will detail the fascinating storyof Fr. Mat Horgan, the School, the Church and Round Tower, Putland’sBridge, and many other interesting local items. Everybody Welcome.Enquiries to Brian Gabriel 087 2153216.

The final Field Trip of 2014/15 takes place on Thursday 25th June toThe Honan Chapel U.C.C. at 6.30 p.m. Assemble at Donovans Roadentrance. Please note: Due to number restrictions, this trip is strictlyconfined to Society members.

Limited back numbers of the Blarney & District Historical Societypublications, ‘Old Blarney’ Journals, issues 1 to 9, and ‘Old Blarney’Photo-journals, issues 1 to 4, are available by contacting Brian Gabriel on087 2153216 or at the monthly lectures.

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May was a difficult month in the gardens with areturn to quite unsettled and cool weather. Thismeant that we delayed planting out a lot of ourtender tropical plants and bedding. Things seemto be settling down now though and we are in theprocess of playing catch up. We are planting upall of our display beds with mixed bedding and will soon be putting outour hanging baskets. In the beds we generally use a mix of begonias,petunias, lobelia and geraniums. The secret to a good display is regularwatering and feeding. We use phostrogen plant food every second weekthrough the growing season. We also use the largest baskets possible asthey are so prone to drying out.

The regular maintenance work of grass cutting, strimming, edging andweed control is now taking up a large portion of our available time and itreally is a question of juggling jobs to try and keep things tidy. Althoughit is hectic, it is also the time of year when you start to see a lot of resultsfrom your winter and spring projects.Our rhododendron and azalea beds have been amazing so far this year.There is still good colour there and its well worth popping in to seethem. We have planted huge numbers throughout the grounds over thelast three years and it’s very satisfying to see them starting to fill out.The four new Belgian beds have flowered well and we intend to addmore this year.

The Seven Sisters Garden has already become a focal point for touristswith the stone circle providing a perfect photo opportunity. All of thegrass beds are now planted and starting to put on growth. I can’t wait tosee how things develop!

The glasshouses are looking full and we have peaches, nectarines,apricots, grapes, strawberries and assorted vegetables all coming alongnicely. There was good bloom in our new heritage apple orchard thisyear, so we are hoping to improve on last year’s crop.

Jobs for June will include sowing outdoor vegetables, pruning grapevines and pinching out tomatoes and cucumbers side shoots and start tofeed with seaweed feed or similar. Spray the potatoes for blight ifnecessary. Keep an eye out for pests as the weather warms up. Weintroduce biological controls for aphids and mealybug in ourglasshouses. Spray roses for blackspot and aphids or use soap suds if it’sa small infestation. Plant out bedding if not already done; keep up tospeed with watering both in and outside. Newly planted or potted plantsare especially prone to stress from drying out.

Our annual Summer Garden Fair ‘Blarney in Bloom’ is on the 11th ofJuly. There will be a lot of additional features this year, with aprogramme of gardening talks from expert speakers, interactive arts andcrafts displays, specialist plant nurseries, the birds of prey returning, livemusic and children’s entertainment and a hog roast. It is all in aid of theIrish Guide Dogs for the Blind and should be a great family day out.Anyone wishing to take part please drop me a line at:blarneygardens@blarneycastle.ie

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Aine Batt andPaul Lynch fromthe Commons Roadat the ImperialHotel, CorkVintage WeddingShowcase event. pic BillymacGill

Mary Coleman, Blarney, Suzanne Murphy, Vodafone andMargaret Murphy,Cogan Toyota at theNetwork Ireland CorkBranch Businesswomen of theYear awards.pic Darragh Kane

Thanks to the first year students at Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Blarney, forthe €325 they raised for Michael's Little Steps by participating in a ‘Walkin my shoes’ day in school.

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We would bedelighted to seeyou at all orany of ourmeetings. Weknow howvaluable time is and our meetings last strictly for one hour.Friday June 19th at 9am, at The Muskerry Arms, Blarney. Friday June 26th at 9am, at Blarney Hotel and Golf Resort, Blarney. Blarney & District Chamber of Commerce was set up six years ago to promote business within the village and surrounding areas, the ultimategoal of the group is to get more business for each other and offer qualitybusiness referrals to our group members. There are many benefits tojoining Blarney & District Chamber of Commerce such as learning howto develop your business from like-minded people; presentation skills;innovative networking strategies to name and the satisfaction of knowingthat your membership helps run many essential services for the village.To find out about future meetings, follow us on facebook, or to receiveemail notification of our events, and much more, send your details to admin@blarneychamber.com

Chamber memberCastleview Running Trail arebringing The Rebel Run4Fun 5k Series to Blarneythis weekend, Saturday June20th, for the first time. Thisfabulous athletic event, whichwill commence at 10am, willbe a great opportunity for localpeople to enjoy the buzz of a professional athletic event, and the chanceto take a closer look at Castleview Running Trail and enjoy theirwonderful facilities.

Following the conclusion of therace at approximately 11.30amthe facility will be officiallyopened and then all visitors arewelcome to walk the beautifultrail until 2pm.

Everyone is very welcome, however this top class purpose built facility isNOT suitable for buggies, bikes or dogs.

For the third year our wonderful floral displays are up on lamp poststhroughout the village. Working with Blarney Tidy Towns, these are awelcome addition to the village for tourists and locals alike.

The Chamber originated and sponsor BART (Blarney Area RapidText). This has been instrumental in solving several crimes this month,and notifying people of a spate of car and house break-ins. To sign up toreceive texts and warnings from Blarney Gardai please call into the Gardastation and give them your details. It works!

Blarney Joint Policing Forum was held last month. The Forum,facilitated by Blarney & District Chamber of Commerce, bringstogether An Garda Siochana, Cork County Council and local groupswho work together to address any local concerns that residents mayhave. Among the issues raised were speed on various roads throughout the area,inadequate public lighting, issues concerning the footpath outside KerryPike National School, uninvited people ‘selling’ at your door, poorsignage in the village, and antisocial behaviour.Superintendent Con Cadogan addressed the meeting, gave the local crimestatistics for the past 12 months, and advised people to take the BARTtexts seriously, and to act on same. He also reminded people to pick upthe phone, and work with the Gardai, before thanking local people fortheir help with recent arrests. Local crime statistics for the past year were as follows; sexual assault 2,minor assault 27 (up 11 on last year), drink driving 13, drug driving 1,robbery from the person 1, burglary 20, theft from vehicles 21, drugs forsale and supply 4, drugs for personal use 21 (up 7 on last year),possession of knives 7, public drunkenness 7 and public order offenses10.

Community Garda Sean O’Dwyer thanked everyone forcoming and asked people to take extra care and leavetheir home looking lived in whilst they are out, to adviseBlarney Garda Station if they were going on holidayand to look out for unusual spray paint markings on theroad, and ring Blarney Gardai if you see same.He further asked people to take care when goingwalking and leave their belongings at home andreminded people not to put valuables into the boot, or toleave them within the car, as theft from cars is anongoing issue.

The next Joint Policing Forum meeting will takeplace in mid September 2015, and will be advertised in The MuskerryNews, all very welcome.

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First Holy Communion.Congratulations to the beautiful

boys and girls in 2nd class who received theirFirst Holy Communion on May 9th. The pupil’s

prayers were answered as the sunshone throughout their special day!UCC Graduation. On May 15th, all

the pupils in 6th class took part ina Junior Conferring tour of UCC.At the conclusion of the tour,there was a Junior Conferring ceremony, whereeach child was awarded a Junior Graduation

scroll to record their visit to theUniversity.

School Musical.Our bi-annual school musical ‘Frozen’was a huge success! Our 5th and 6thclass pupils performed two sold outshows and everyone thoroughlyenjoyed the production. The choir,which consisted of 3rd and 4th classpupils sang beautifully. Everyone inCloghroe was extremely proud of thisparticularly magical musical!

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IsobelSheehan, EireOg camogieclub, whotook first prizein the ladiessection of therecent Eire Ogcamogie clubinaugural 5kfun run/walkwhich washeld in FarranWoods.

Inniscarra GAA players, pictured at the launch of the Rebel Óg AcademySummer Programme were named on Rebel Óg Academy SummerProgramme hurling panels for 2015 were Mark Buckley U14, FergalO'Leary U14, Jack O Sullivan U14, Owen McCarthy U15, Liam Ryan U15and Liam Buckley U16. Inniscarra GAA is within the Top 10 HurlingClubs in Cork for player representation on these Squads.

Eire OgSenior Bcamogiepanelwhorecentlywon theSenior Bleaguefinal.

Inniscarra U14A Camogie Team recentlywon the Cork A Féile County competitionand now go on to represent Cork in theNational Féile A competition on the 20thJune in Thurles. Inniscarra qualified by topping a verycompetitive group, defeating Ballincollig inthe semi final by a single point beforeovercoming Charleville also by a singlepoint in very wet and windy conditions in therecent final.Inniscarra has now been drawn in Group 1 inthe National Féile competition against Clarechampions Scariff, Kilkenny's Thomastown

and Galway's Carnmore on June 20th in Moycarkey, Borris, Tipperary.Group 1 winners will play Group 2 winners on the afternoon of the 20th.Well done and best of luck to all the Inniscarra players, coaches and mentorson the 20th

On May 24th Whitechurch Macra organised a 5K Fun Run/Walk in aid of the local primaryschool in Whitechurch. 221 participants helped make the day a huge success, surpassing lastyears entries and moneys raised. Our hilly course proved a challenge for even some of our moreseasoned athletes but the sun kept shining and the atmosphere and high spirits never faded. Thewell deserved teas and refreshments afterwards in the hall capped off a great day. A special thankyou to everybody who turned up on both the volunteers and club members.

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Excellence recognised at Ballincollig Basketball Club annual awards ceremonyOur members turned out in style for our annual Awards Ceremony whichwas held in the Oriel House Hotel on Friday 29th May 2015 to celebrateanother successful year in Basketball. Our Chairman Ken Quinn acted asMC for the announcement of the Club Member of the Year Awards at allage groups. The winners were as follows:-Girls U14 Jennifer Nyagaya, U15 Ava Lordan, U16 Rachel Moore,U18 Girls Amy O' SullivanDivision 2 Emer Roche, Senior Clodagh O' DriscollBoys U14A Boys Aaron Brady, U16A Boys Stephen O' Shea,U16B Boys Jack O' Connor, U18 Boys Eliot AsemotoFollowing the presentation of the awards some of the audience were will-ing to show that their skills on the dance floor were as good as those onthe basketball court in the Boys v Girls dance off! While the girls were alittle bit shy about their moves, the boys were not backward about comingforward and wowed the crowd with their talent to the music of ‘Let It Go’from Frozen. All the photos of the Award Ceremony can be viewed onour website.

Inniscarra Community Centre and Muskerry RFC in association with'Dean's Wish To Walk' are hosting a white collar boxing event in Balyanly.Men and Women, with no previous experience, will train twice a week for

6 weeks under the expertise of multiple national title winners Gerry Shee-han and Seanie Barrett. 

On Friday September 11th the competitors will celebrate their boxingjourney in front of their families and friends at 'The Brawl in the Hall'. For more information please contact the Community Centre 021 7332211,Ray Sheehan 087 3693180 raysheehan3@gmail.com, or Jerry Cronin 0868795968 jerrycronon1@gmail.com. 

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A Superb season draws to a close for BlarneyUnited FC as young talent was recognised attheir Schoolboy and schoolgirls awards atthe Castle Hotel last month. The overallplayer of the year was Conor Hogan and theoverall goalkeeper was Jake O’Leary.Blarney United players selected for Corkwere Jack O’Keeffe U12, Ronan O’Brien,Kelvin O’Donoghue, Liam O’Connor andAndrew McCarthy for the U13’s, whilstPadraig Power represented on the U14Kennedy Cup Squad.

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Blarney G.A.A. Club willbe holding our 29thAnnual Golf Classic at theBlarney Golf Resort onThursday 18th and Friday19th June. This annualfundraiser will once againhelp us to maintain andimprove our facilities andprovide funds towards therunning of all our teams.We sincerely hope thatlocal businesses, parentsand supporters willcontribute to the event.Non golfing members andfriends etc who wish to beinvolved can sponsor aTEE BOX for €50.1. Participate in the event.Sponsor a team of 3 (€120 per team).2. Sponsor a Tee Box(€50).3. Sponsor a prize.There will be 16 Team

Prizes and prior to the presentation, there will be a hot buffet meal servedat 9 pm sharp on Friday, 19th 2015. This is kindly sponsored by theBlarney Castle Hotel. To round off the night there will be entertainmentand spot prizes. We cordially invite members and friends to come alongon the night as well. We wish to take this opportunity of thanking you foryour generosity in the past and look forward to a favourable responseagain this year.Times available from Thursday 18th June 4.00pm to 5.00pm and Friday19th June 10.30am to 5.30pm. We also hope to facilitate other tee times. Enquiries to Willie Cronin 087 9177738, Noel O Sullivan 087 6689579 orTim Duggan 087 8131167

We are delighted to announce online registration is now open for theKellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps in Blarney. The camp in Blarney will runfrom the 29 June - 3 July. The hours of the camps are 10.00 am to2.30pm. Cork Coordinator, Noel Crowley outlined the nature of the camps,“Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity duringthe summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment,building friendships and sustaining participant involvement in GaelicGames. Children come to the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl camps to have fun, toenhance their skills and to make new friends.”At the camps the children are supervised and coached by teams of highlytrained and qualified GAA personnel, who have many years of experiencein organising and running GAA Cul Camps.Register online now via our website www.blarneygaa.ie

Junior Hurlers Must Go AgainBlarney & Inniscarra drew on a scoreline Blarney 1-9 Inniscarra 0-12 inthe first round of the Muskerry Junior A Hurling Championship onSaturday the 6th of June. Replay on Saturday 13th of June at 7pm inCloughduv.

Card Playing Progressive '45' Card Drive every Wednesday night from 9pm in BlarneyGAA clubhouse.

Club Na N'Og Coaches that completed the foundation course held in theclub this week. Blarney GAA ensuring our coaches are skilled at makingthe stars of the future!

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From all at Blarney GAA Club and Blarney Camogie Club, big congratulations to Jennifer Murphy who came joint second in the All-Ireland Skills Competition in Portlaoise last Saturday 6th of June. Jenniferrepresented Cork in the national competition after winning the Cork SkillsCompetition recently. Well done to Jennifer and her parents Ray & Ethnaon this fantastic achievement

Big thanks to all who came along and to those who baked cakes for lastFriday's Camogie Club Coffee Morning. All funds raised go to the U14camogie team who represent cork in the Feile in Derry later this month.Your support is greatly appreciated.Photos of the coffee morning on www.blarneygaa.ie

Fe14 Win Premier 2 hurlingChampionshipBlarney defeated Na Piarsaighin the Premier 2 hurlingChampionship Final inBallinlough on a scoreline 3-17to 3-2Blarney: Cian Barrett, EoinO'Leary, Alan Shine, BenO'Sulivan, Ben Aherne,Darragh Hurley, StephenLooney, Fintan Forrest, PadraigPower, Anthony Butler, ShaneBarrett, Cian Dunlea, EoghanDoody, Corey O'Hanlon, JakeO'Leary. Robert O'Riordan,

Leonard Sheehan, Michael O'Mahony, Niall Cremin, Eoghan Kirby, DenisMcSweeney, David Lordan, Daniel Murphy Mentors: Michael Barrett, Ray Hurley, John HurleyWell done to all involved and thanks to everyone who came out yesterdayin the rain to support the lads winning the county championship & seeingthe future stars of our club.

Many thanks to all who attended our quiz on the 28th of May last & andall those businesses who donated spot prizes. We really do appreciate allyour support. Photos of the quiz night on www.blarneygaa.ie

Intermediate Hurlers Through To Fourth RoundBlarney defeated Kilworth in an entertaining game of hurling in Pairc UiRinn on the 24th of May last on a scoreline of 2-13 to 0-15.Blarney controlled the game to the final whistle and now look forward tothe fourth round.

Blarney: Paul Hallisey, John Barrett, Paul O'Leary, David Walsh, MarkColeman, Joe Jordan, Brian Hurley, Ray O'Donovan, Barra O'Connell,Mark O'Leary, Colin Murphy, John Daniel Good, David Dunlea, MarkCremin, Shane Mulcahy Subs: Keith Costello for Mark O'LearyPost match audio interview with Blarney manager Michael O'Mahony onwww.blarneygaa.ie

Minor Hurlers Going Well In Non Exam LeagueOn the 30th of May last, Blarney Minor Hurlers had a 3-11 to 2-12 winover Douglas in the Non Exam League.

Fe11 Footballers Going WellBlarney Fe11 footballers had agreat win over Whitechurch onthe 27th of May, out scoring theiropponents by two goals to twopoints in the last ten minutes.Final score was 3-03 to 2-05

Big congratulations to the Blarney players below who were selected ontheir respective summer panels for Rebel Óg.Rebel Óg U14 Hurling Shane BarrettRebel Óg U15 Hurling Declan HannonRebel Óg U17 Hurling Conor McCarthy Conor Murphy Patrick Crowley

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Cork Ladies Basketball team, winners of theNational Area Board's Intermediate Championship,beating North East by 52 to 37. pic Mike English

Congratulations toJennifer MurphyBlarney Camogieclub who won theCork Feile Na nGaelskills competition inCastle Rd Camogiegrounds. Sherepresented Cork inthe All Ireland feileskills in Portlaoise.World famoussnooker players,Ken Doherty, SteveDavis, DennisTaylor, Oliver Linesand Judd Trumpphotographed at the

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M: 086 8478762• Don't forget your Best Friend this Wintertime• Puppies and Large Breeds welcome • Late evening appointments available on request• Gift Vouchers available

Residential Fencing of all types Security, Industrial, Sports and Leisure FencingDog Runs & Enclosures • Gates of all types

Call Ger now on 086 274 6051T: 021 4501709 • www.gerdugganfencing.com

FENciNG & GAtEs18 Pynes Valley,

Ballyvolane,Cork.

Fencing Specialists inCork since 1984

GER DUGGAN

Riordan Garden Care(Blarney)

All garden work and maintenance.Grass cutting, tree felling , hedge cutting etc

Wood chipper availableBark mulch for sale.

Bags or bulk load

Contact Mick 087 4104369 / 4384360

Unit 1, N.O.F. Commercial Park, Old Mallow Road, Cork.Telephone: 021 4307088

John Canty & Sons (Cork) Ltd.• Visit our showrooms to view our extensive range of

products for your garden. • We also provide an extensive repair and maintenance

service on a full range of equipment.

Open 6 Days

Tractors Ride on and Walk Behind LawnmowersChainsaws Hedgetrimmers Strimmers Kombi Systems

EFCO TANAKA

· House Extensions· Conservatories· Renovations· Attic Conversions

· Grant Work· Roof repairs· General Building Work.

RAY COLEMAN BUILDING AND CARPENTRY SERVICES

087 2333 180 021 4381094

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MICHAEL BUCKLEY & SONELECTRICAL & BOILER SERVICESOil Boiler Sales & RepairsNo Fix - No Fee087 2505525 / 021 7332255

• Chiropody/ Podiatry treatments • (Including Diabetes care,)• Ingrown toenail surgery• Verrucae treatments• Fungal infections• Orthotics/Insoles for children and adults• House calls available• Cosyfeet and DB Shoes perfect fit for

problem feet

MidletonGrenaghFOOT CLINIC

With you every step of the way

For an Appointment with Deirdre at GrenaghMedical Centre, Phone 021 4621044

Andrew O’Riordan & Sons

PLANT HIREFergus, Dripsey, Co. Cork.

ALL MAJOR GROUNDWORK COVEREDIncluding Site Excavation • Road Crossings • Rock Breaking

AGRI SERVICES - Including Hedge Cutting

Give us a call on 087 2604771

“It pays to call” 021 4385177Michael Dilworth 087 9183920

Suppliers oftop qualityhome heatingoil and tractordiesel

OSBORNE OIL

FencingSpecialistsAll types of fencing supplied & fittedSide Gates, Palisade Fencing, Round Tops,Bow Tops and much more. Fully installedand manufactured to your specification.Paving & Patios • Hedge Removal

Phone Eddie for free quotations 085 2256490

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Muskerry Motoring

Blarney went back intime last month whenBlarney VintageClub set off on their‘Castle to Fort Run2015’ from BlarneyWoollen Mills. Thewell attended runraised funds for CorkCity Children’sHospitals Children’sClub.

POULADUFFDISMANTLERS CORK LTD.

Our Waste Permit Number is CK-10-0070-02 Our Waste Collection Permit Number is WCP-ck-08-0584-01

Grenagh TyresNew & Part Worn TyresWheel BalancingPuncture RepairsWipers & BulbsTracking & Car Batteries Supplied & FittedCredit Cards Accepted Grenagh Village 021 4629792Open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 6pm

CASEY MOTORSALDERLAND • WATERLOO • BLARNEY

Service & Repair ofCars • Vans • Light Commercials

Liam CaseyPhone 021 • 4383456Mobile 087 • 2096018

Only three minutes from Blarney village....Take the bridge after the Waterloo Inn, follow the road for 800yds, Casey Motors inbehind the first house on your left after the turn up onto the Mallow Road.

Prop Christy Buckley087 9272009

Blackstone Bridge, Commons Road, Cork

CHRISTY’S TYRESNew Tyres • Puncture RepairsAll types of Cars, Vans & 4 x 4 Electronic Wheel BalancingWheel Alignment • Batteries

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9am - 3pm

Panel Beating, Spray Painting & Crash Repair SpecialistsSCRATCHES, REPAIRS, DENTS, FULL RE-SPRAYS, BODY KITS.

ALL INSURANCE WORK CARRIED OUT. STATE OF TEH ART SPRAY PAINTING BOOTHS

We have moved!! Unit 4, Churchfield Business Park (behind Lidl)

T: 021 4300 330 M: 086 2247 649 E: patkerryquinn@live.ie

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Blackpool 4220019Glanmire 4821788

13 SpringviewTerrace, CommonsRoad, Cork. Guide: €195,000

KEVIN CONDON

Old Blarney Road,Clogheen, Cork. Guide: €195,000

9 Lios Na Ri, Grenagh, Cork.Guide: €450,000

24 Hawthorn Mews,Dublin Hill, Cork.Guide: €150,000

47 Annabella Park,Mallow, Cork. Guide: €70,000

2 Old Spangle Hill,Pophams Road,Cork. Guide: €60,000

103 Gerald GriffinStreet, Cork City,Cork. Guide: €150,000

5 St Mary's Place,Off Cathedral Road,Cork. Guide: €105,000

Church Hill,Glanmire, CorkSITE. Guide: €250,000

1 Meadow Grove,Meadow Hill,Hollyhill, Cork.Guide: €120,000

67 GlenheightsPark, Ballyvolane,Cork. Guide: €130,000

6 Bantry Park Road,Fairhill, Cork.Guide: €125,000

Ard Na NGleann,Lyre, Cork. Guide: €199,000

19 Kinvara Park,Ballyvolane, Cork.Guide: €200,000

19 Courtlands,Silversprings, Cork.Guide: €235,000

7-12 Gerald GriffinStreet, Cork. POA

36 Cois Chuain,Glounthaune, Co.Cork. Guide: €550,000

Ballyhillogue,Mourneabbey,Grenagh, Cork.Guide: €250,000

13 Radharc NaCoille, Rathcoole,Cork. Guide:€74,500

59 Thomas DavisStreet, Blackpool,Cork. Guide: €85,000

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