Discover Duhallow Issue 94

EXPLORE DUHALLOW’S ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES P24&25

A Year In Review: 2022 - 2023

IRD Duhallow Launches Progress Report at AGM

IRD Duhallow held its AGM in the James O’Keeffe Institute where it launched its annual progress report for the year 2022 - 2023.

There were words from chairperson, Michael Twohig, Assistant CEO Eileen Linehan and Deirdre Beardsley McGee of Westboro Partners. Finally, IRD Duhallow CEO Maura Walsh discussed the contents of the report which showed what a rich and vital service

IRD Duhallow provides the region. From the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis response to employment and training, IRD Duhallow is still aiming to keep up with the times as well as shape them. The IRD Duhallow Progress Report can be found in various outlets throughout the Duhallow region or online by visiting www.irdduhallow.com.

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Editors Note

We’re always impressed with what communities are up to, but sometimes, Duhallow just blows us away! This issue, we get a look into what everyone has been getting up to - from Cúl Camps and birthdays to weddings and engagements.

Ellie talks about how she’s bringing hope to Kolkata next March, we get an update on the success of the Duhallow Support Marymount concert, and we get a little look into Cork Music Station - full of impressive Duhallow folks!

And to top it off - Duhallow’s history is honoured in a phenomenal map put together by Cork County Council. See? Blown away!

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News In Photos

Betty O’ Gara, New York and formerly of Boherbue, who celebrated her 80th Birthday at a special Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Boherbue, is pictured with her sisters Noreen Dwyer, Cork, Mary Duane, Buttevant, Phil Collins, Cork and Margaret Hannon, Boherbue.

Mossie Angland, Custodian of the Cultúrlann, Newmaket pictured with Rachel Angland and Olivia Foley who will be at the Theatre for Scoil Lasair 2023, a fun and active Summer Camp for Primary School children conducted through Irish at the Culturlann from August 14-19th

Councillor Frank O’ Flynn, recently elected Mayor of Cork County, performed his first official duty in Kanturk when he launched the Kanturk Arts Festival Exhibition of Photography and Poetry at the O’ Brien St. Park in the town on Wednesday morning, with Committee members Viv Buckley, Lisa Egan and Janet Heeran, Councillor John Paul O’ Shea and Kevin Roche of Kanturk Credit Union. (Sponsors).

Photos by SHEILA FITZGERALD

Winners from Ballydesmond Handball Club were joined by family and friends at Bob’s Bar & Restaurant in Ballydesmond for their end of season get together, where the outstanding catalogue of successes in 2023 were celebrated.

The Vaughans, Fields, Moynihans and Dunleas pictured at the Joe Weathers Memorial Vintage Run in Meelin

Cúlest Camp Around

Children in Group 1 and their Coaches Caoimhe Broderick, Laura Carroll and Rachel Carroll enjoying the fun and sunshine at the Rockchapel Cúl Camp

Harry O’ Dwyer, Daniel Camlin, Liam O’ Brien and John O’ Dwyer were focusing on Football at the GAA Cúl Camp in Kanturk

ABOVE: Seán O’ Sullivan, Patryk Jozwiak and Gavin Hartnett having fun at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Boherbue

Photos by SHEILA FITZGERALD

Aoife Dunlea, Caoimhe Mann, Oisín Burns, Saoirse Hickey and Cathal O’ Riordan learned some new hurling skills from Cork Senior player Conor O’ Callaghan at the Dromtariffe Cúl Camp

Congratulations to Rathmore’s Siobhan Murphy for her win as bassed dressed Lady at Killarney Races, pictured here with best dressed gent Brian O’Conner, and judges Tadhg Fleming and Pamela Uba. Photo by The Little Memory Gallery.

Congratulations to Catherine O’Connor, Boherbue, and Thomas Carroll, Kiskeam, (both living in Brisbane)! The two married in July at the stunning Catheau de la Valouze, La Roche-Chalais France.

The IRD Duhallow Carers Network enjoying their annual Summer Outing. The group enjoyed visiting Cork City Gaol, Fota House and Garden before spending time shopping in Cork City and ending a great day with a three-course meal in the Angler’s Rest.

In memory of the passing of William “Billy Boy” Cashin, the Kanturk GAA Facebook page shared this photo from March 1974. He was a player, selector, and officer for the GAA group. He can be seen in the photo second from the right in the front row.

Photos by TADHG CURTIN

A Joy-ous Occasion! Congratulations to Mr Kieran Joy and Ms Siobhan Curtin who announced their engagement recently. Siobhan and Kieran were joined by close family and friends to celebrate their special occasion. Pictured above with their families. From Siobhan’s older brother, I wish her and Kieran the happiest of lives together! - Tadhg.

Healy’s Bar, Kilcorney was choca bloc with the family and friends of local man Malachy Regan, who were there to celebrate his 50th birthday party. Malachy was joined by his wife, children, siblings, and work mates for a night of music and dance by Kevin and Tony, Bweeng.

Hair We Go! - Millstreet Salon Welcomes Wig Service

On Tuesday August 8th, Eurostyles Hair Salon in Millstreet will welcome hair, scalp, and wig specialist Aileen Maher. Last year, experienced hair dresser Martina Buckley took part in Aileen’s course Oncology Aesthetics Training for Hairdressers in the James O’Keeffe institute.

Having successfully run her own hairdressing business for 25 years, Aileen became a full-time educator within the hairdressing industry after completing her Teachers, Assessors and IQA award. During this time, Aileen saw the need for scalp education and furthered her career to become a qualified Hair, Scalp & Wig Specialist.

In 2019 Aileen launched her online training platform – a step by step training programme for

hairdressers and barbers on the basics of scalp education including the reasons for hair thinning and hair loss, solutions and treatment, through to the fitting of hair pieces and wigs.

From this, Martina shared some information;

“This service is for people going through hair loss from anythingchemo, alopecia, hair loss after having a baby...”.

Martina also identified the emotional aspect of hair loss. It can affect anyone’s confidence and self image, and can affect any age group.

This hair loss and wig clinic will provide free consultation for a range of options including fillers, hair pieces and wigs, and hair and scalp care advice. HSE and Welfare Partner Funding is

available for this service.

Martina has been working for 30 years as a hair dresser, and this clinic will only add to her extensive range of hair knowledge. Be sure to join her in welcoming this fantastic service.

For more information, call Eurostyles Hair Salon West End, Millstreet on 029 70761 or 087 7501343.

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development of outdoor recreational infrastructure and/or support for necessary repair, maintenance and enhancement of existing recreational infrastructure in rural areas.

Applications currently being accepted by IRD Duhallow under ORIS Measure 1 for small-scale repair/ development/ promotional and marketing projects of grant aid amounts up to €30,000.

Expression of Interest (EOI) on IRD Duhallow's website. Please forward completed Expressions of Interest by email to:

alannah.ocallaghan@irdduhallow.com or post to:

IRD Duhallow, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork. P51 C5YF.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 11/08/2023

Duhallow Supports Marymount Cheque Presented

Photos by SHEILA FITZGERALD

A Cheque Presentation to Marymount Hospital & Hospice took place at Kanturk Mart on Tuesday. €17,000 was raised, proceeds from the recent Duhallow Supports Marymount Concert and the auction of a Charalois Bullock for €2,240.

Pictured are Joe Noonan, Chairman of Kanturk Mart and Pat Fleming, who coordinated the event presenting the Cheque to Dan Cronin of Marymount Hospice, Colette O’ Connell, Michelle Hallihan, Dan Horan, Tim O’ Connell, John Cott and Seamus O’ Keeffe of Kanturk Mart, Councillor Bernard Moynihan, Margaret Kiely, Eddie Kiely and Eliza Kotecka.

Organisers Pat Fleming and Councillor Bernard Moynihan presented Bouquets to Colette O’ Connell and Michelle Hallihan of Kanturk Mart in recognition of all their work ahead of and during the Duhallow Supports Marymount Concert

Eliza Kotecka, a Scoil Naomh Pádraig pupil, who performed at the Duhallow Supports Marymount Concert sang at the Cheque Presentation event at Kanturk Mart.

Questions To Ask In An Interview

By STEPHANIE MOYNIHAN Development Officer

At the end of an interview, interviewers often ask the famous question “Do you have any questions for us?” Many candidates get thrown by this question as they did not prepare a question to ask or are simply unaware that this opportunity will be given to them. But how do we go about this?

Asking your interviewer a question at the end of an interview is not only a wonderful opportunity to showcase that you researched the company in advance of the interview but also a chance for you to clarify on the role to make sure it is a good fit for you. You could use the opportunity to ask about the day to day responsibilities such as what

a usual day on the job looks like, what your main responsibilities would be or what size of the team you will be working with. Or perhaps you may ask about training and development opportunities within the company. You could also consider asking about the next steps in the recruitment process.

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Here at the job centre, we are often asked whether a candidate should ask about the salary, if not known, when attending the interview. Situations vary but our general advice would be to wait until the job is offered to you. This will be the ideal time to clarify on the compensation package and enter any negotiations. Use the interview as an opportunity to show your

suitability for role, your passion to join the company and simply why they should hire you.

Contact the IRD Duhallow Job centre on 02960633.

SICAP 2018-2022 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development with co-funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.

What’s On In Duhallow

An Chultúrlann

Dancing

Sunday Cross Roads Dancing

Sundays from July – Sept

Venue: Laharn Open Air Dancing

*If weather is unfavourable dancing will be in the Heritage Centre.

Time: 8pm

Admission: FREE

Enquiries to : 087-6904086

July

30th Mike Condon

August

6th Liam Cantillon

13th C&M Sound

20th Tim Joe & Ann O’Riordan

27th Ted McCarthy

September

3rd Ger O’Donoghue

Freemount Social Dancing

Weekly – Sunday

Venue: Freemount Community Centre, P56 P893

Time: 3pm – 5.30pm

Admission: €10

Enquiries to: 083-4589222

The dances are run on a voluntary basis by a group of local volunteers. The funds are completely in aid of Freemount Community Centre, via Freemount Community Development Committee.

July

30th Michael Sexton

August

6th Fran Curry & Muriel O’Connor

13th Colm Burke

20th Dermot Lyons

Friday July 28th @ 8pm

PJ Murrihy in Concert.

Tickets €15 in local shops, at door and at ticketstop.ie

Saturday Aug 19th @ 8pm

Luka Bloom.

Tickets €20 in local shops, at door and at ticketstop.ie

Saturday Sept 2nd @ 8pm

Fundraising Variety Concert.

Tickets €15 in local shops, at door and at ticketstop.ie

Saturday Sept 16th @ 8pm

Brendan Quinn Trio

Tickets €20 in local shops, at door and at ticketstop.ie

The Rock Bar, Newmarket

Sunday, July 30th

Ella Vaughan 6pm

Star Trax Music Venue

Sunday, July 30th

Derry Kennedy & Martin Kearney

3pm-5.30pm

Mushera Platform Dancing

Monthly Venue: Mushera Platform

Admission: Free Enquiries to: 086-0647381

20th August Autumn Gold – 3pm – 5.30pm

Seisúins

Monday Seisúin Newmarket

Weekly throughout the year

Venue: An Culturlann, Newmarket

Time: 9pm

Admission: €5

Tuesday Seisúin Rockchapel

4th of July – 29th August

Venue: Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel

Time: 9pm

Admission: €5

Wednesday Seisúin Freemount

12th of July – 16th of August

Venue: The Heritage Center, Freemount

Time: 8pm

Admission: €10

27th Finbarr Dennehy

September

3rd Michael Collins

10th Checkers

17th Neily O’Connor

24th Declan Aungier

October

1st Ger Healy, The Singing Jarvey

8th Teddy and Cathal Barry

15th Peter Burke

22nd Colm Burke

29th Michael Collins

November

5th Fran Curry & Muriel O’Connor

12th Declan Aungier

19th Glen Flynn

26th Checkers

December

3rd Colm Burke

10th Billy O’Brien

17th Teddie and Cathal Barry

24th - Christmas Eve, No Band

31st Declan Aungier

Cork Music Station - Exploring the Wonderful

By SEÁN RADLEY

have been broadcasting from their own homes on a voluntary basis sharing the very best songs and music incorporating their very own individual style of communicating with their many listeners all over the world. There have been many milestones during the past years such as the live broadcasts from a number of significant events such as the Michael Commins Weekend Sessions from Galway and Knockalougha Rambling House near Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry to mention but two.

loyal listeners from all over the world, our magnificent presenters from locations such as Cullen, Newmarket, Clonmore near Charleville, Mid Cork, Ballymacelligott, Ballinhassig, Wexford, Mayo, Dublin, United Kingdom and Sweden.

Radio is such an important part of our daily lives.

With the creation and increasing availability of Internet Radio it is now possible to access several hundred Radio Stations on a global basis. This year of 2023 marks the eleventh anniversary of the launching of Cork Music Station. William and Ita Fitzgerald with their son, John recognised the possibility of establishing a new Radio Station where its main focus would be to provide a service of 24/7 Country and Irish Songs and Music of excellent quality.

Within a few short weeks John Fizgerald through his expertise in sound technology had brought to reality the creation of the new Station. William and Ita had already established a network of very interested DJs who were hugely enthusiastic in becoming part of this voluntary home-based Radio Experience.

I feel greatly privileged to have been a member of this amazing team since its beginning over eleven years ago. Over these years, Cork Music Station has warmly welcomed a wonderful host of very dedicated DJs who

The making available by Cork Music Station of the broadcasts of religious services from St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet during the Covid Pandemic in advance of the putting in place of live streaming which is now provided - was greatly appreciated.

Cork Music Station is provided free of charge through the kindness of its dedicated Presenters and especially through the generosity of the Fitzgerald Family in Cullen - Ita, William and John. The Radio Station is advertisement free - as BBC is also!

In recent times, with the superb assistance of Bernard Crowley, a special Cork Music Station YouTube Channel has been developed by which one can access a variety of Interviews which one may have missed during the live transmission. This special YouTube Channel can also be accessed through a link with www.millstreet.ie.

Bumbleance (the Irish Children’s Ambulance Service) is the charity which is very special to Cork Music Station and with the splendid cooperation of Millstreet Vintage Club, thousands of euro have been presented to this highly praiseworthy charity through its annual fundraising Car Run.

We thank the very many

From my own home in Millstreet I feel greatly privileged to present Radio Treasures every Tuesday from 9.10pm until 11.30pm with special Interviews featuring at 10pm usually. The support and genuine care which I experienced from our family of loyal listeners in advance of a serious operation in March 2022 was utterly inspiring and hugely uplifting at that significant time.

And we also have quite a few pet dogs such as Jack from Crinaloo, Leon from Murphy’s Terrace, Dougle from Killarney and Porche in Dungarvan as well as pet cats in Kilcummin - all dedicated CMS listeners!! Susie - our little blind cat - has become famous as she sits by my side during the weekly broadcast - usually fast asleep by the end of my Show!

We wish you all “Happy Listening!” and we look forward to many more happy years of sharing the very best songs, music, chat and lots of enjoyment.

Sincere thanks to Discover Duhallow and IRD Duhallow for according us the opportunity of sharing the overall picture of what has now become a true radio favourite - Cork Music Station.

Contacting Cork Music Station

corkmusicstation@gmail.com

www.corkmusicstation.com

Tuning into Cork Music Station: Access the Internet Radio Station through laptop, ipad or mobile phone. One of the best Apps to access the broadcasts is through the free App Radio Garden

Cork Music Station Team Member

Sean Radley during a trip to Radio Maria in Dublin a number of years ago.

Wonderful Internet Radio Experience

Willie and Ita Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station and representing Millstreet Vintage Club presenting a Cheque for €5,006 to Richie Walsh of Bumbleance (The Children’s Ambulance Service), proceeds from the recent fundraising run undertaken by Millstreet Vintage Club. Also pictured on the left is Danny Tobin, who hosts his own show on Cork Music Station.

Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald

Dromagh NS

Grandparent’s Day At Dromagh National School

Here at Dromagh National School, we took time out to stop, to honour, and to remember grandparents and grand-friends for their contributions to our families and communities.

Fr. Tarrant celebrated Mass at the school. It was a time to remind us of all that can be valued in life and that we all contribute to making this world a better place. It reminded us, that we can all learn and teach each other no matter what the age difference. This special day was to tell our grandparents and grand friends that we love them, care for them and cherish them. Fr. Tarrant read a reflection to the boys and girls which we thought was very nice and many of our children spoke about it afterwards. We hope you enjoy reading it too.

Dromagh NS

Graduation Day at Dromagh National School

On June 27th, 2023 the Graduation Day at Dromagh National School took place. It was a very special day for the Daly family as Lucy will begin her secondary school journey in September. Mr. McAuliffe gave an inspirational keynote address to the school. Once the official speech was over, the graduation party festivities and celebrations with friends and loved ones began. From being showered with graduation gifts to hearing how proud the school and parents were, Graduation Day is one never to be forgotten. Best of luck in your secondary studies, Lucy.

BELOW: All action for the prayer service

Alice, Eoin, and Paul Golden with their grandad

Ben and Cody with their Mum Sinead and their grandparents.

Emma and Lucy with their parents and grandparents

Georgina with her mum Yvonne

IRD Duhallow Hosts Its 2023 AGM

IRD Duhallow AGM

AGM attendees, Jim and Mary Leahy and Derval Corbett

Seanie Walsh, Eileen Forde and Seán Kelly

Geraldine Galvin, Lee Valley Enterprise Board and new board member of IRD Duhallow

Triona Dennehy and Eileen Linehan

Photos by SHEILA FITZGERALD and TADHG CURTIN

Gerard Roche, Tadhg Curtin, and PJ Murphy

Maggie O’Callaghan, Jackie Kelly, Duhallow Community Food Services Manager Linda O’Connor

Front: Margaret O’Connor and Nollaig Murphy

IRD Duhallow CEO Maura Walsh, Chairperson, Michael Twohig, Vice Chairperson, Anne Maria Bourke, and Deirdre Beardsley McGee of Westboro Partners

IRD Duhallow Chairperson Michael Twohig, Assistant Manager Eileen Linehan, and CEO Maura Walsh gave addresses throughout the evening

Sandra Jones, Mary Wallace, and Amanda Keller Cllr Gobnait Moynihan and Mary Wallace

Observing Relationships

By ALICE O’BRIEN Churchview Therapies, Millstreet

We hear a lot recently about red flags in relationships. We can see very clearly into the relationships of others now with social media and what is willingly shared. A recent Hollywood star came under fire this week for imposing perceived unreasonable standards and rules imposed on his partner. Some opinions were that he was being controlling, overbearing and a bully. Other opinion was that he was right to express his wishes.

So, what happens when it’s nearer home? When someone you love is in a relationship that you know is wrong for them? When

you can see things that they can’t see? How do you support them?

Here’s a few tips on how to navigate the situation so everyone can benefit:

· First of all look at your own reactions. When it is someone that we love, we can feel very strongly of we feel they are being mistreated. Strong feeling can lead to strong reactions. When we react strongly to someone, they may counter respond in the same way, leading to disharmony. So, take some time for yourself, try to stay calm. Remember the ideal situation is to respond, not react. · Focus on your loved one. Build a strong relationship with them. Take the focus off their partner who you feel is wrong. When you work on your relationship with your loved

one they are more likely to seek comfort from you when they need it.

· Mirror what a good relationship is. Work on your own relationships to show what respect looks like. Also, adopt a lot of self-respect, showing the person how to respect themselves might help them to see clearer that they are not being respected by their partner.

· Lastly, and the hardest of all, watch and wait. Be ready when you are needed but stay in the background until then.

Waiting in the long grass may be the best way to describe the situation. Waiting is hard but it may be the only solution.

Boost Your Immunity

By MAIREAD O’KEEFFE New Leaf Health Store

Kids and adults alike need certain nutrients and vitamins in the diet to help boost their immune systems to aid in protecting against colds, viruses and all the other germs they might be exposed to.

Vitamin D is essential for immune health. Spending time outdoors in the sunshine is the most common source of vitamin D but in autumn and winter (and in poor weather) we don’t get enough. The highest doses of vitamin D are in foods that many children dislike, e.g. oily fish and mushrooms, so a supplement can be helpful, Better You Vitamin D Oral Spray is a great choice, it’s easy to take and particularly

useful for kids who don’t like taking tablets.

Vitamin C is best if it is sourced in the diet from a variety of fruit and vegetables, but many children are fussy about their diets and so supplementing with a supplement can be useful. NaturesPlus Orange Gummies are a delicious way to give them a boost.

70% of the immune system is located in the gut and a diverse range of bacteria is best. In the diet there are fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi which are helpful sources. Bad bacteria, which can cause stomach upsets and weakened immune systems are encouraged by a sugary and processed diet. The more good bacteria, the better, so it can be a good idea to supplement. Pro Bio Kids is a new product from NaturesPlus. It is a tasty berry

flavour chewable which contains a massive 7 billion live beneficial bacteria from 16 strains.

Omega 3 oils aren’t the first thing we think of when we think of our immune systems, but they strengthen the cell walls, help our bodies to kill pathogens and aid in promoting a strong immune response if we are exposed to a virus, pathogen or bacteria. In our diets Omega 3 is sourced from oily fish, seeds and eggs. If you want to boost the levels your children are getting, consider Nordic Naturals sugar free Gummy

Chews. There are adult versions of all the supplements mentioned above available.

Ellie’s Bringing Hope To Kolkata

By ELLIE MCCARTHY

My name is Ellie McCarthy. I am fifteen years old and live in Rockchapel. I am one of four students from Boherbue Comprehensive School selected to partake in The Hope Foundations School Immersion Programme in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India for a week next March.

While in Kolkata, we will be visiting the populated slums and some of the sixty projects the Hope Foundation have set up, such as education centres, the hospital, the night ambulance and more. We will also get the chance to talk to people who grew up and live in Kolkata and hear their experiences in life and the struggles they face everyday. You can find out more about The Hope Foundation on their website ( https://www.hopefoundation.ie/ )

I wanted to take this opportunity because after hearing the recent student’s stories about their experience in Kolkata, it fascinated me. I knew from the minute I heard I could have the chance to go that I would try my best to be one of the few chosen in 2024. Living in Ireland is very different to India, culture is not the only difference between us but also

our economies. In Kolkata and all of India the difference between social classes is quite prominent, one side of the street could be a populated slum and just across the street could be a wealthy temple. I also want to see first hand how the Hope Foundation helps people in Kolkata and to be part of their work.

My goal for the trip is to do what I can to help the people who need it most and to also gain a different perspective on life in a different country.

As part of the School Immersion

Programme I must fundraise €2,500 for the Hope Foundation to support the great work that they do. I must also pay for my travel expenses. So I am asking people to donate to my idonate fundraising page.

You can help me to help the Hope Foundation by donating what you can on the following link https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ EllieMcCarthy or by scanning the QR code.

Thanks for your support!

Duhallow Social Farming

Gilead’s Corporate Compassion

By RACHEL BUDD Horticulturalist at IRD Duhallow

On Friday 23rd June, IRD Duhallow Social Farming was delighted to welcome volunteers from Gilead Sciences in Cork to the IRD Duhallow Social Farm.

We have been undergoing massive groundwork to redesign our gardens to improve paths and accessibility to all, and have been developing new garden areas to increase our vegetable, fruit and flower production.

9 volunteers from Gilead Sciences arrived bright and early on Friday morning, ready for action. Gilead Sciences is a bio-pharmaceutical company with bases in more than 35 countries, including here in Ireland. Their Cork base is responsible for quality control, manufacturing of Hepatitis and HIV drugs, as well as the packaging, release and distribution of oncology medication worldwide. In Dublin is their global Paediatric Centre of Excellence, which focuses on how they can help children battling serious illness and disease. Their presence is ever growing with a €45 million expansion confirmed in March of this year.

The weather forecast was not good, but luckily the rain held off for most of the day. As always there was no shortage of work to do, from weeding the kitchen garden to covering the new beds, putting stone on pathways, pruning grapevines and for the brave, helping with the construction of the

new 20 metre polytunnel.

Most of the volunteers work in the office, distribution and labs of their company and relished the chance to work outside and do something completely different for a day. None of them were afraid of the hard physical work and everyone got stuck in and gave it their all.

Rain stopped play at lunchtime, and the volunteers enjoyed lunch at the restaurant.

By the time it was time to leave, the Kitchen Garden was looking immaculate and the new pathways will make working in the garden much easier for our Duhallow Social Farming participants.

It was a great day and a great example of how the Corporate world can meet with Community projects to the benefit of all. If you have contacts in any corporates that have a Corporate Social Responsibility objective, we would be delighted to hear from them and avail of their assistance.

Margaret Scannell Mallow, Catherine Horgan (O’Riordan) Ballydaly, Dan O'Connell Kiskeam, Steven Murphy Mallow, Thomas Fehan Churchtown, John Mannion Churchtown, Shane O'Brien Lismire, Maggie Stack, Leamlara (Banna), Rachel McCarthy Mallow

Leave No Trace, Love This Place

By ALANNAH O’CALLAGHAN Rural Recreation Officer

Friday 28th of July 2023 is Ireland’s first ever national Love This Place Day, the aim of this campaign is to celebrate and promote the responsible use of the Irish outdoors. With this in mind, below are a few tips that should be kept in mind when out visiting our beautiful countryside:

Plan ahead and prepare Before heading out for a walk or a hike, double check to make sure that your activity is allowed in the area that you plan on visiting. Once there, respect any signage that you might find along the way. If travelling in a larger group, try to carpool and reduce the number of cars on the road unnecessarily, and once you arrive make sure you are mindful of where you park –don’t block gates, access points or any roads!

Be considerate of others

Many of us enjoy using the outdoors so take care not to damage any property, gates and crops when out exploring. Also be mindful of blocking access, many people live in the countryside, and it can be frustrating at weekends for those who

live in these places to find cars blocking gateways and narrow roads. Respect others who are also visiting the outdoors, please don’t blast music out of portable speakers halfway up the hill! Leave everything the way you find it “Leave only footsteps and take only memories” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot in the outdoor community, but it perfectly summarises how we should be acting in nature. Leave gates closed as you find them and respect any walls and old ruins that you might come across, enjoy our heritage but don’t climb all over it. Stick to paths to reduce the impact that we have on outdoor places. Finally leave all habitats as you find them - leave all flora and fauna where you find it so that it can continue to thrive.

Take your rubbish home

This might seem like an obvious one, but it’s surprising how many banana skins one comes across in

the Irish countryside. Remember if you bring it with you, take it home and dispose of it properly – this goes for everything, food waste included, not just your packaging! Respect wildlife and farm animals

Don’t bring your dogs where they’re not allowed and keep them on a leash in locations where its required. Observe all wildlife from a distance and don’t feed them our food as it can be damaging for their health. Finally, remain a safe distance from any farm animals and don’t scare them.

If anyone is doing anything to celebrate National Love This Place Day, let our Rural Recreation Officer Alannah know, and send in pictures to Alannah.ocallaghan@ irdduhallow.com, or post to social media with the hashtag #LoveThisPlace. For more tips and information on Leave No Trace visit their website at www. leavenotraceireland.org

New Historical Guide Features Duhallow Archaeological Sites

By Nollaig Murphy Development Officer

A new and very interesting resource has recently become available for visitors to Duhallow, and also for people already familiar with the area, entitled 101 Archaeological Sites to Visit in North and East Cork. Officially launched by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Frank O’Flynn at beautiful Bridgetown Abbey in Castletownroche, This map is a production of Cork County Council’s National Monument Advisory Council. Other speakers at the launch event included Cllr. Deirdre Flynn with County Archaeologist Mary Sleeman giving attendees an overview of the contents of the publication.

People familiar with the Duhallow region will easily recognise a watercolour of majestic Kanturk Castle featured on the cover of the map, with further details of the well-preserved structure contained on the inside of the booklet. It is believed that The Old Court, as it is often referred to, dates to the 1630s and it is said locally that the castle never had a roof or was never finished. Two other references on the map are Garraveaoge Famine Burial Ground and Kilmacow Monastic Enclosure and Graveyard.

Kilmacow graveyard includes the grave of Colonel Sankey, an English military man who was landlord of Lismire. It is said that Sankey’s final wish was to be buried amongst his tenants at Kilmacow graveyard. A local story says that the noise of Sankey’s drumming, as he marches with his army, is an ominous sound signifying a death for some families whose traditional burial ground is Kilmacow.

Tullylease also features on the

Archaeological sites map, with Tullylease Church and Monastic Site, Saint Berrihert’s Stone and Tullylease Holy wells all pinpointed on the map. Saint Berrihert’s stone is seen to be one of the finest decorated cross-slabs in Ireland adorned with a Latin cross. The name Tullylease (Tullach Léis) means “Hill of the Huts”. In 644 St Berrihert came to Tullylease and founded the Monastery, the ruins of which survive today. Around the Monastery there developed a great seat of learning, many trades were studied, and many scholars came from near and far. The Feast Day of Saint Berrihert, St. Beirechert or St. Ben as he is also referred to, is marked on the 18th of February, this is sometimes referred to as ‘Well Day.

Also noted on the map is Sunday’s Well Castlemagner, a holy well, originally dedicated to St. Bridget. A great deal of history is attributed to this location, with annual Good Friday prayers occurring to this day. A second holy well which is also noted on the map is Cullen Holy well. This well is dedicated to St Latiaran, who

was a female saint. The traditional day to visit this well falls on the 25th of July. The water from this well is also said to be attributed to curing many ailments. Clonmeen Church Banteer is marked on the map, this site is said to be of early Christian Foundation with a holy well dedicated to St. Fursey contained in the graveyard.

Knocknakilla Bronze Age Stone Circle near Millstreet is another notable location on the map, this ancient site consisted of five stones however two of these have fallen. This site is marked on 101 Archaeological Sites to Visit in North and East Cork, along with Carrigagulla Stone Circle, which is another stone circle in the Millstreet area and Knockatoon Barrow a burial site only visible from the road near Rockchapel.

It is noted on the map that any prospective visitors to the sites should consult with the guidance given in the map, comply with roadside safety, and respect what is designated as private property. The map is accessible online through the website www.corkcoco.ie

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July - Month of Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus

By TOM DENNEHY

The month of July is dedicated to a very powerful devotion of the Catholic Church. This devotion is connected to the Passion of Jesus Christ and it is the honouring of the precious blood of Jesus. It is a recognition of the sacrifice Jesus made for us by shedding His blood for the salvation of humanity.

Furthermore this blood is made present through the gift of the Eucharist. We are truly blessed to be able to receive it with the Body of Christ, truly present in the Holy Eucharist.

Over time the Church developed various feasts of the Precious Blood, but it wasn’t until the 19th century when a universal feast was established.

During the first Italian War for Independence in 1849, Pope Pius IX went into exile to Gaeta. He went there with Don Giovanni Merlini, third superior general of the Fathers of the Precious Blood. While the war was still raging, Merlini suggested to Pope Pius IX that he create a special feast to honour the precious blood to beg God’s heavenly aid to end the war and bring peace to Rome. Pope Pius IX subsequently made a statement on June 30, 1849 that he intended to create a feast in honour of the Precious Blood. The war soon ended and he returned to Rome shortly thereafter.

On August 10th he made it official and proclaimed that the first Sunday in July would be dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

For these reasons the entire month of July is traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus and Catholics are encouraged to meditate on the profound sacrifice of Jesus and the pouring out of His blood for

humanity.

At the Last Supper, which we celebrate on Holy Thursday night, Jesus instituted the new covenant by giving us His blood which would be shed for the forgiveness of sins.

The old covenant where the blood of animals was offered in atonement for sins is now replaced by the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He shed every drop of His Blood on the cross so that our sins would be atoned for. He is the sacrificial lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.

When we attend Holy Mass we are present at Calvary when we join with the priest, who takes the place of Jesus, in offering Himself to the Father in atonement for the sins of the world. Our offering is the bread and wine which is transformed in to the Body and Blood of Jesus by the actions of the priest and the power of the Holy Spirit.

On Good Friday, Jesus, an innocent man, was condemned, deserted by His own followers, scourged and stripped of His clothing and nailed to the cross. He died after suffering terrible agony hanging on the cross for three hours.

“When they came to Jesus they found He was already dead and so instead of breaking His legs, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a lance and immediately there flowed out blood and water.”John 19.33.35.

The blood and water from his side depicts the cleansing and forgiveness for humanity. The blood signifies redemption, which deals with sin and the water signifies the divine life flowing from

Jesus who died for us.

This is a most significant moment as from the pierced side of Jesus our Church was born. The blood formed a fountain for the washing away of sin and the water became the fountain of life.

It is from this significant moment we get the Divine Mercy devotion. This devotion has so many promises and has so much power because we are uniting ourselves with Jesus as he offers Himself to the Father in atonement for our sins.

“O blood and water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us we trust in you.”

“For the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

The precious blood of Jesus, which was shed for us, is the most powerful protection we have for dispelling evil and the works of The Devil.

Prayer of Protection by the Precious Blood.

Lord Jesus , by faith in your merits, I now take your Precious Blood and sprinkle it over myself and my family right from the crown of my head to the very soles of my feet. I claim total and complete protection for my life and my family.

Pray often; Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood; Amen.