Discover Duhallow Issue 88

CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF EUROVISION: P14&15

Putt Some Time Aside

Take A Swing At A Pitch and Putt Membership

As sunshine returns, so does Newmarket Pitch and Putt!

The club runs events, competitions, and hosts private games. For those who have never played, you’re in luck! Tutorials are available and clubs can be hired.

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Is summer finally here?

We’re choosing to believe it is! And what celebrates summer better than Eurovision! The lights, the costumes, the tunes - and 30 years ago on the 15th of May 1993, it was here!

Tullylease unveiled a monument to some hidden history of the region that comes with a fascinating story. We have the answers to last week’s sudoku - did you love it or hate it? And of course your usual collection of community news, interest pieces, and the all important crossword. It’s full steam ahead for sunny skies, lets keep those spirits up!

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Index Community News.........................................4-5 Sympathy and Remembrance...................6-7 Dromagh N.S................................................8-9 Banteer News..........................................10-11 Community Photos.........................................12 Kanturk Credit Union Throwback...............13 30 Years of Eurovision..............................14-16 Duhallow Way Challenge............................17 Tullylease Unveil Monument.....................18-19 Health............................................................20 Film Review: The Insider...............................21 Communicating Europe..............................22 Kids page.......................................................23 The Month of Mary.......................................24 Crossword.....................................................26

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Tureencahill Digital Hub

Duhallow Gig Guide

Cultúrlann Newmarket

Congratulations to Rathmore Ravens Basketball Club whp are the AICC U16 Boys Division 1 winners!

Rathmore Basketball First Communion

Knocknagree N.S.

Saturday May 6th

Gneeveguilla Meentogues

Saturday May 13th 10am

Shrone May 13th 12noon

Scór na nÓg Finals

All-Ireland Finals of Scór na nÓg 2023 takes place at 3pm on Saturday, 6th May, 2023 in the INEC, Killarney.

Sliabh Luachra Men’s Shed

A Shed is a place where men can meet to chat,coffee, get involved in a Project, play cards, and generally socialise. The Sliabh Luachra men’s shed has formed a committee to further develop the men’s shed. New members are welcome.

For further information contact 087 6676817.

Tureencahill Community Centre’s brand-new digital hub(P51 T663)!! Our space is designed to help you focus on what matters—your work—so you can get more done in less time. We have high speed fibre broadband offering hot desking for remote workers, students, business startups or someone that needs space to get some work done! Our hub also offers to serve the needs for any eLearning courses or meetings. What’s included:

• High speed fibre broadband

• Hot desks

• Free parking

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• Printer facility

• Kitchen facility

Cost: €10 daily / €5 half day

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:30am – 5:30pm

To book or find out more please contact: 085-8771949

Saturday May 6th 8pm

Ye Vegabonds in concert

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Saturday May 27th 8pm

Sheila’s Country Jamboree

Admission €15

Wednesday June 21st 8pm

Sarah Curran Tribute

Friday July 28th 8pm

PJ Murrihy in concert

Glen Theatre

All shows start at 8pm

Saturday May 13th

The Great Singalong Songbook

Castlemagner Hall

Thursday May 18th 8pm

Castlemagner Sinsir Variety Concert

Admission €10

Kiskeam Community Centre

Friday 5th May, 8pm

Seán Moylan, Irish Revolutionary Tickets on door. €15.

Clondrohid Hall

Friday May 19th 8pm

Clondrohid Scoraiocht

Green Fees

Adult €8

Under 16s €6

Anna Curtin with her parents Louise and Michael and her sister Aoife presented a cheque of €6000 from their fundraising coffee morning to Dr. Filan and the staff of CUMH Neo Natal unit. Anna was born at 28 weeks weighing 1lb 13oz (820g). Due to the wonderful care she received when she was born she is now a healthy bubbly three year old.

Membership Rates:

Single €100

OAP €70

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Family - 2 adults and 2 children €150

Community News

PERSON OF THE MONTH - MARCH

We are delighted to announce the Kanturk And District Community Council and Sponsor, Cherry Blossom Childcare APRIL Person Of The Month Award is Jim McConville of Kanturk Boxing club. He has been coaching children for many years with great success. Club members have won local, regional, national and international championships. He is totally dedicated to seeing all the children reach their potential but in an enjoyable and encouraging way. An extremely popular, worthy and deserving winner. Congratulations from us all in Kanturk and District Community Council and Cherry Blossom Childcare.

To nominate someone for next month, boxes and forms are available throughout Kanturk:

• Twohig’s Supervalu

• Burton’s Topline and Euronics Store

• Kanturk Credit Union

• O’Riordan’s Daybreak Kanturk

• Kanturk Post Office

• Photoshop Kanturk

• Burke’s Home Value

• Lidl Kanturk,

• Spar Kanturk

• Kanturk Library

Barraduff Digital Hub Now Open

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Barraduff Community Digital Hub has recently been setup. We offer people great opportunity to work or study remotely in shared co working space.

Affordable office space, flexible desk plans available to rent at very competitive rates

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• Privacy booth for private conversations /meetings

Our community hub is a modern facility with 1Gb fibre broadband offering flexible fixed and hotdesking for remote workers, students, a low-cost base for any business start-ups, affordable office space to rent with kitchen and free car parking. Email barraduffcfo@gmail.com or contact Tadhg 0868373951 for any queries.

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Sympathy

Sympathy to families of Gerard McCarthy RIP Killarney and Gneeveguilla. Gerard played Gaelic Football in his day with Gneeveguilla, and served as chairman and treasurer of the club. Gneeveguilla GAA held Guard of Honour from O’Shea’s funeral home to St. Mary’s Cathedral Killarney. Rest in peace, Gerard.

David Saunders RIP

Rathmore GAA club together with members of Cork City FC Amputee team and the Irish International Amputee team, as well as officials and members of the Irish National Teachers Organisation formed a guard of Honour for the former juvenile footballer.

It is with huge regret and immense sadness that we offer our deepest sympathy to all of David Saunders family, to his wife Anne-Marie, children Jack and Aoibhín, his mom and dad Ann and John, his sisters Emer Michelle and Sinéad and their extended families May he rest in peace.

Dear Jesus,

In the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one. Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen.

MMA

Miracle Prayer

Dromagh N.S Update

Nuashonrú don Scoil Náisiúnta Dromach

We had a very busy Spring term here at Dromagh National School. We hope you enjoy looking at a few of our photos from the last few weeks.

Bhí téarma earraigh anghnóthach againn anseo i Scoil Náisiúnta Dromach. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh tú taitneamh as féachaint ar roinnt dár ngrianghraif le cúpla seachtain anuas.

Our third class won first prize at the Dromtarriffe Ladies Football quiz. Our 6th/5th class won fourth place, having gone to a tie breaker.

Bhuaigh rang a trí an chéad duais ag tráth na gceist i bPeil na mBan Drom Tairbhe. Bhuaigh rang a 6/5 an ceathrú háit, tar éis dóibh briseadh ceangail a bhaint amach. We had our Confirmation Day on Thursday 20th April for our 6th

and 5th classes within the Parish of Dromtarriffe, celebrated by the Bishop. A great day was had. We celebrated in the school with a Confirmation party too.

Bhí Lá an Chóineartaithe againn ar an Déardaoin 20ú Aibreán dár ranganna 6 agus 5 i bParóiste Drom Tairbhe, á cheiliúradh ag an Easpag. Bhí lá iontach ann. Rinneamar ceiliúradh sa scoil le cóisir Cóineartaithe freisin. Some of the fun things during the term were: - lots of Easter egg eating, weaving, book day, mosaic art, dancing and of course making light sabers.

Bhí cuid de na rudaí spraíúla le linn an téarma: go leor d’ithe ubh, fíodóireacht, lá na leabhar, ealaín mósáic, damhsa agus ar ndóigh ag déanamh sabres éadrom.

Easter is over and the days are getting longer. We are back at school again for the last term of the school year. No doubt the next time we will write here the summer weather will have arrived. Nature will have awoken fully. The valleys of Dromagh will be filled with laughter echoing from the school yard during break time.

Tá an Cháisc thart anois agus tá na laethanta ag éirí níos faide. Táimid ar ais ar scoil arís don téarma deireanach sa scoilbhliain. Níl aon dabht ach go mbeidh aimsir an tsamhraidh tagtha an chéad uair eile a scríobhfaimid anseo. Beidh an dúlra báite go hiomlán. Líonfar gleannta an Dromach le macalla gáire ó chlós na scoile le linn am sosa.

Confirmation group - Amy, Darragh, Alice and Lucy with the Bishop, Priests and their teacher Mr. J. McAuliffe

Weaving- Lara, Sarah, Lisa and Molly

LEFT: Seige of Venice - Irish Culture Week at school

RIGHT: Backrow Darragh McAuliffee, Amy Cotter, Lucy Daly and Alice Golden

Front row Caolain O’ Leary, Eoghan Philpott, Molly Cotter and Eoin Golden

Paul won two Easter eggs in the raffle!

Tara wins an Easter egg

Paul, Cody and Tara getting ready for the Easter celebrations

Making St. Bridgets crosses

Jack Withers ready and waiting for his lucky ticket to come out in the Easter draw

Ben on World Book Day

Lisa Murphy

Making Lightsabers

Composing a mosaic art piece

Eddie Dunbar Excels To A Top 10 Finish In The Tour Of Romandy

Eddie Dunbar’s result in the hardest stage of the 6 day race finishing 9th on the stage and jumping him from 30th place overall to a 9th place overall was the tonic Eddie needed to kick start his year.

This 9th place finish when racing in the top pro peloton proves Eddie is back again competing with considerable pressure on his shoulders, especially after his very disappointing start to the season with injury.

Eddie missed most of the season to date after breaking his hand in his first race for Jayco AlUla. He faced two months away from racing, as the injury was more complex than expected, and he is now showing positive signs with his performance last week.

Eddie proved one of the strongest on the big final climb. He would have secured a better finish had

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Camp in Banteer

Banteer Lyre Juvenile GAA Cul camp takes place on 3rd to 7th

July

Banteer underage soccer camp takes place on 19th, 20th and 21st

July

Banteer Bingo

Banteer Bingo Tuesday night’s at Banteer Community Centre @ 8:30, playing for jackpot of €3300. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

the key attacks not gone off the front of the select group just as he was caught after attacking solo. Overall, the performance shows his form – especially his climbing – is on the up exactly when it needs to be as he faces into just the second Grand Tour of his career, starting next Sun.

This is the kind of chance Irish cycling fans have wanted for Eddie for a long time – a team who believes in his ability on the big climbs willing to race all-in for him on those hardest mountains. If Eddies form continues to improve with a bit of recovery in the week ahead, we can look forward to him

doing something special at the Giro.

It was vital that Eddie could arrive at the Giro in good enough form to give himself a chance to prove the team was right to sign him as Grand Tour leader. Thankfully, despite his crash on the first day of the new campaign, Eddie appears to be on course for the Giro and best of luck to him.

Eddie Dunbar sits behind Oscar Onley as he leads the select group up Thyon 2000, the monster summit finish at Tour de Romandie

Congratulations to Banteer National School who are the Scoil Mhuire Town League Girls Champions for 2023. They won a very tight final against Kilbrin National School on a scoreline of 15-13. Two fantastic teams who battled all the way.

A big congratulations to Anina May Cremin who was the MVP of the tournament with some huge performances. Congratulations to Derinagree National School who are the Scoil Mhuire Town League Boys Champions for 2023. They won a very tight final against Kanturk National School on a scoreline of 9-7. Two fantastic teams who battled all the way through the group stages to the finals.

A big congratulations to Conor Lane of Kanturk NS who was the MVP of the tournament with some huge performances.

Well done to all of the players, coaches and parents who took part this season. And a massive thank you to our Scoil Mhuire Kanturk students who made the tournament a massive success through their voluntary hard work

GAA-Junior Hurling League Rd. 4.

Banteer enjoyed a deserved 0-14 to 0-11 victory over visitors Freemount in a low scoring battle at Banteer on Saturday April 29th last.

It was the visitors who did all the running in the opening quarter leading 0-4 to 0-2, with Alan Coughlan & Tadghy Sexton pointing for the hosts.

The second quarter saw both sides exchange points with Philpott (2), Coughlan & Stephen Kelleher all on target. Half Time Score Banteer 0-6 Freemount 0-7.

The second half saw the boys in red & white take over completely hitting 0-7 without reply, through Philpott 0-5, Sexton & David Shine with the homeside defence standing strong Freemount found it impossible to break down the Banteer rearguard, Banteer ahead 0-13 to 0-7 on 52 mins.

The visitors did make some inroads though, reducing the gap to a single goal margin, out-pointing Banteer 0-4 to 0-1 in the closing 5 minutes. However the hosts held their nerve with Banteer enjoying a merited three point win in the end.

Team: K Roche, K Sexton, J McAuliffe, C Coughlan, R O’ Connell, R O’ Connor, A Coughlan, D Shine, C Shine, E O’ Brien, L Philpott, T Sexton, E Wilson, K Barry & S Kelleher. Subs: M Twomey, A Kearney & C O’ Neill.

GAA -Junior Hurling League Rd. 3.

Banteer suffered a disappointing loss away to Newmarket on Thursday evening April 27th last.

Banteer started off brightly and were level with their hosts 0-3 a piece after 10 mins with the visitors unlucky not to have goaled through a Luke Philpott effort that the Newmarket keeper had to save smartly at the 8 min mark.

Two more points from Philpott saw Newmarket ahead 0-6 to 0-5 on 20 mins.

However the homeside hit a major purple patch outscoring the visitors 1-6 to 0-2 Banteer points from Philpott & Donal Wilson to lead 1-12 to 0-7 at the short whistle.

The 2nd half saw Banteer struggle to get a grip on the game as the hosts goaled again quickly upon the restart. Though Banteer did outscore the homeside 0-5 to 0-2 to trail 2-16 to 0-12 after 45 mins. It was Newmarket who had the final say on proceedings dominating the closing exchanges to emerge 2-24 to 0-14 victors.

Team: K Roche, J McAuliffe, C O’ Keeffe, C Coughlan, C Shine, K Tarrant, R O’ Connell, D Wilson, A Coughlan, E Wilson, T Sexton, D Shine, S Kelleher, L Philpott & D Roche. Subs: M Twomey, E O’ Brien & A Kearney.

Our Easter Egg winners were delighted with their prizeshere’s Julie on the day she picked up her KitKat Chunky Egg!

Congratulations to the Scoil Mhuire Under 16 football team who are through to the county final after a 7-8 to 1-7 win against Doneraile.

Kanturk Credit Union 60th Anniversary Throwback

Kanturk Credit Union has sharing memories through the years in celebration of their 60th Anniversary.

They’ve been encouraging members of the community to send paper clippings or photos through Facebook or email: info@kanturkcu.ie.

Kanturk Town Park hosted the inaugural meeting of Kanturk Credit Union on the 16th of August, 1963, where 17 founding members had the vision of having a Credit Union in Kanturk to serve its own and neighbouring villages.

RIGHT - Original Caption: The idyllic setting of Kanturk Town Park, where the idea of forming a credit union in Kanturk was first discussed in a chance meeting in 1963.

BELOW: An incredible piece of memorabilia! Published in 1962, it has the three key points that stay relevant to this day - wise words from a wise woman.

KCU Throwback

An article in the Corkman from 1993 with a picture of the founding members; Michael Lucey, Peter Walsh, and Noel O’Brien.

30 Years of Eurovision

Celebrating 30 Years

By CALEB O’CONNOR

On the night of Linda Martin’s 1992 Eurovision win, Noel C. Duggan wrote to RTÉ to propose the use of the Green Glen’s Arena. This year marks 30 years since the 1993 Eurovision.

At the time, Millstreet had a population of just 1,500 but everyone pulled togetherbusinesses, local authorities, and everyone in between.

Yugoslavia had just broken up, so Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia all competed for the first time that year, alongside another 22 countries. The town was buzzing!

For the smallest Eurovision town, it was the biggest event in history. In the spirit of things, each shop and pub - all 45 - divided up the countries and dressed up in the country colours.

“Velkom” said the sign on O’Connor’s Shoe Shop. A windmill and tulips dressed the windows, and their look was completed with some cardboard clogs.

Dave Curtin of The Boston Bar (Now Capabu Foods) had a whale

of a time with the Finnish crew. While the Embassy had sent some Finnish Vodka, “they wanted to drink black porter” said Dave. While most were rigid with their country’s theme, some got extra creative. Pat and Ann’s Hair Care took a little of everything - from Toblerones to Spaghetti, from Bordeaux to Russian Nesting Dolls, they had it all.

For all the excitement of the contest, it was not all joy. Bosnian band Fazla told of their experience. The band, fronted by Muhamad Fazlagic, recorded their track while living in the besieged Sarajevo with no water, little food, and no electricity. They bought black market fuel to power a generator in the basement of the radio and television station. This alone is an incredible and brave feat. However, on their way to the airport to get to the qualifier in Slovenia, the runway was bombarded by Serbian military. Their 17 person entourage ran across the runway but unfortunately 5 of their group died. This didn’t deter their love song to their country.

IRD Duhallow were intrinsically

involved in the preparation. They had representatives on the steering committee and a development officer stayed on site for preparation.

In an innovative move, the doors were taken off the stables and a food village was set up - the first of its kind!

The then chairman of IRD Duhallow Jerry Sheehan and CEO Maura Walsh were invited to the event and attended the final to great excitement. They had promoted and distributed the tape of In Your Eyes for Niamh Kavanagh, and she was generous with her time following her win.

Millstreet has grown exponentially in the 30 years since the Eurovision. There are fond memories throughout the region, and photos capture the excitement in the town. The energy is electric, even through photos.

At 3,500 capacity, it’s quite the change from the 10,000 expected of Eurovision venues today, but some would say it was for the better. Millstreet remains the smallest venue to ever hold the Eurovision, but the spirit of the town rivals even the largest events.

Niamh Kavanagh herself echoes this sentiment;

“I cannot think of a better place I could have got to represent Ireland in Eurovision, than Millstreet. It was full of heart and joy. I was lucky enough to be embraced by the whole town as a member of their family. I still carry that in my heart to this day.

The generosity of Millstreet, was evident in so many ways in all the visits I have made over the years. It always amazed me that, not only did they hold one of the biggest events in Europe, but that they did it so well, and with so much heart.”

Many thanks to Sean Radley for all of photos in this feature.

Years Of

Duhallow Way Challenge – Claragh Loop

By ALANNAH O’CALLAGHAN

Claragh Mountain, at 452 meters, is part of the Derrynasaggart mountain range and is situated just outside Millstreet. For those of you who haven’t yet ventured over there it is well worth a visit. The Claragh Loop walk is a waymarked trail that takes in the base of the mountain. Following the purple arrows, you leave Millstreet following the road until you quickly enter the forestry – at this point it’s hard to believe you are so close to the town – and after a short section of forestry you gain the open hillside, where you have lovely views in every direction. The northerly side of the mountain is part of the Duhallow Way, and for the Duhallow Way Challenge instead of walking only one side of the mountain we decided to do the entire loop!

The group met in Millstreet on Saturday April 8th and set off towards Claragh. Despite the overcast sky the walk was as lovely as ever. The trail itself has had upgrades thanks to RSS participants in IRD Duhallow, the upgrading of signage and the new stiles didn’t go un-noticed by the group. Half the group decided to take the detour and go to the top to admire the blustery panoramic view. The half continued along the purple waymarked trail and both groups met for tea, coffee and biscuits back at the car. Along

the walk we bumped into others enjoying the great outdoors in the dry weather. It’s great to see so many taking advantage of having the trail so close to Millstreet.

The Claragh Loop is perfect for those who want a slightly longer walk at the weekend. With the waymarkers to guide you the entire way around the loop, it makes the prospect of going out on the hills less daunting. For those who want to admire the magnificent panoramic view from the top of the mountain, the white arrows guide you up to the summit and back on to the track. Starting from Millstreet, the looped walk takes approx. 2.5 – 3 hours, but the gorgeous views make it seem much shorter. The Claragh Loop is part of the Duhallow Way, so one does have the option to link up with the Duhallow Way on this walk as well – the options are

endless!

For those interested in walking with us next time, we have a series of Bealtaine walk coming up in May. All walks we do go up on our website, Facebook page and out in the monthly newsletter so keep you can keep an eye out for walks throughout the year. Walks are all free, but registration is essential. To register please call Nuala or Alannah on 029 60633 or 086 0849 955. Everyone is welcome and there will be tea and coffee after the walk as usual.

Tullylease Unveils Monument

By TULLYLEASE HISTORICAL AND HERITAGE SOCIETY

On Sunday 23rd of April 2023

a huge crowd assembled at Tullylease Sports Field. They were there to remember and honour three local men that were punished severely and that were part of the foundation of our independence that we have today. The crowd was led by the Newmarket Pipe Band to Páirc na Saoirse. Children played in the green and the sun shone on this momentous day to remember a piece of our history long forgotten.

Eileen O’Keeffe, Secretary of Tullylease Historical & Heritage Society, and our MC for the event began the proceedings by welcoming us all to Tulach Léis, ‘the Hill of the Huts’.

There was a minute’s silence observed to remember all those that passed away recently in our parish. The Deputy Mayor of Co. Cork, Cllr. Ian Doyle addressed the crowd and spoke of the delight by Cork County Council to be involved in such an event.

Sheila O’Keeffe, Treasurer of Tullylease Historical & Heritage Society explained how the day came to be and how Tullylease Historical & Heritage Society was

formed.

“Today we are here to remember a tragic time in our history, almost 201 years ago here in this village three men were hanged. Over a year ago, we came across a newspaper article printed on the 2nd May 1822. The headline of the article was EXECUTION. The article detailed the events of a tragic weekend in April 1822 which happened in our village. On a Friday afternoon, three men were taken from Cork County Gaol which would have been on the grounds of University College Cork. They were taken over Patrick’s Bridge on route to Mallow where they stayed overnight in the Mallow Bridewell. They departed Mallow the following morning at 7am Saturday 27th April 1822 on their way to Tullylease their final destination, two priests accompanied them in a four wheeled black carriage pulled by horses. The roads

where not fit for such a carriage, so much so that the springs of the carriage snapped and had to be repaired on route. They travelled through Ballyclough, Castlecor, Kilbrin, Ballybahallow, down past the old chapel in Freemount and up what we call today the ‘old road’ to Tullylease. Every village which they passed through would have a procession of military awaiting them and they would have joined them on route. It must have been quite a sight when they finally arrived in Tullylease.

A wooden gallows would have been specially constructed and we think the location was the Fair Green or what we call today the Fair Field which was belong to the local landlord in 1822. Their names and their ages were: William O’Mahony aged 48 years, Daniel O’Keeffe aged 39 years and Thomas Murphy aged 24 years. Newspaper reports said that they died almost without struggle. Their bodies were given to their friends and we can only assume that they were buried later that evening in the old cemetery adjacent to the abbey.

At the unveiling ceremony: L-R: Adrian McSweeney, Billy Leen, Mary Leen, Nicholas Ring, Eileen O’Keeffe, Dr Tim Horgan and Philip Egan.

Nicholas and Lisa Ring

We were enthralled by this story, and Tullylease Historical and Heritage Society was born. We asked locals if they had ever heard of such an event taking place. Nobody knew anything, such must have been the pain of this event that it was buried deep in the generation that witnessed it and never to be retold. We felt we needed to share this story with others and that these three men deserved to be remembered for the hard punishment that was meted out to them. And thus, we are here today.”

Following Sheila’s account of the event of April 1822, traditional Irish music was played by Catherine, Séan & Sinéad Walsh from Tullylease Village.

Dr Tim Horgan addressed the crowd.

Dr Horgan said there were two types of history in Ireland, one which “borders on fiction and was quickly put out by the ruling class …. to justify the illegal and reprehensible actions by which they achieved and maintained power”. “It is a tale of half-truths and accepted by an unquestioning self-proclaimed intelligentsia. It finds its way into a willing media and school classrooms. It dictates who should be remembered and who should not, who should be

commemorated and who should not.”

Following Dr Tim Horgan’s powerful address, our Parish Priest, Fr. Peter Farrell prayed a decade of the rosary for the loss of lives of the three unfortunate men. Mary Leen addressed the crowd, she explained how she was enthralled with the story as her father Billy Leen was working on the monument and that ‘she had to come to Tullylease’ to see the place, she explained that she ‘could not but be inspired at such a special place that Tullylease is’. Mary wrote a ballad specially for the commemoration. ‘We’ll see you all in Tullylease’ and sung it accompanied by musician Adrian Mc Sweeney.

Tullylease Historical & Heritage Society’s goal was to have a permanent monument erected to the three men during the bicentenary year, we achieved our goal as their 201st Anniversary will be this Thursday 27th April 2023. As Dr Tim Horgan said ‘men that were forgotten, will now be remembered forever’. The stone was sculpted and designed by Billy Leen from Tralee and has their names and their ages and the date of the executions in both Irish

and English. The monument also has a replica of the famous St. Beircheart’s Cross from our early Christian Abbey. The stone was unveiled by Ben Cronin and Molly O’Connell. Ben is one of our more senior members of our community and Molly is one of the youngest children in Tullylease national school. Then three school children, Olivia Larkin, Kyran Walsh and Paddy Newman each laid a laurel wreath in memory of William O’Mahony, Daniel O’Keeffe and Thomas Murphy.

Philip Egan, well known poet and publican from Liscarroll, wrote a poem specially for the commemoration When Summer Never Came, Philip was there on the day to recited the poem. Nicholas Ring, Chairperson of Tullylease Historical & Heritage Society thanked all involved in making the event such a success. The event concluded with Amhrán na bhFiann which was played by Newmarket Pipe Band. The crowd were invited to the community centre where refreshments were served by both Tullylease Community Council and Tullylease Drama Group.

Seán Mac an tSíthigh recorded the event for TG4 and clips from the day were shown on TG4 on Sunday evening.

Míle buíochas le gach duine.

Three Tullylease school children Paddy Newman, Kyran Walsh and Olivia Larkin each laid a laurel wreath in memory of William O’Mahony, Daniel O’Keeffe and Thomas Murphy.

The Monument was unveiled by Ben Cronin and Molly O’Connell. Ben is one of our more senior members of our community and Molly is one of the youngest children in Tullylease national school.

Rebelling Is In Our Psychology In The Rebel County

By ALICE O’BRIEN Churchview Therapies, Millstreet

We have a reputation down in these parts as always fighting for a cause; we are known as the rebel county, after all. We love nothing more than an underdog to fight for, an agenda to defend, or a protest to support. When we were in school, we rebelled against the teachers, in the workplace, we may rebel against the higher voice, we even rebel against the law- who hasn’t broken a speed limit or jaywalked?

It is true to say that we don’t really like being told what to do so we excerpt our own opinion, often in a bid to regain power, to take back some control. This does not always have to a grand gesture,

we do not always have to chain ourselves to the barricades. We just do enough to satisfy our own need for independence. But why do we need to do this? Why not accept the rules unconditionally? Well, it’s all down to psychology really.

Resistance is ingrained in our culture from a young age- look at the mother fighting with the toddler to wear a coat- that toddler will fight like a French revolutionary.

Similarly, have you ever seen a teenage eye-roll at being told what to do? The stuff of legends. This is called reactance- it is your brains reaction when it feels your freedom is being threatened, or your choices are being limited. You get annoyed and might even panic. Some of us respond more logically to reactance than others, we can take a breath, measure the situation and make an informed decision on what to do. But, others have a lower tolerance and can react disproportionately, leading to higher risk behaviours- speeding, not wearing a seat belt and other such behaviours can show this.

So, we can take pride in our reputation as the rebel county, knowing that rebellion is part of our psychology. Maybe that part of our psychology is just a bit more plentiful in Cork.

What Is Biotin Good For?

By MAIREAD O’KEEFFE New Leaf Health Store

This week we are looking at the benefits of Biotin. Biotin (vitamin B7) is found in foods like eggs, milk, and bananas. It helps the body convert food into energy and plays many other important roles in health. Biotin deficiency can cause thinning of the hair and a rash on the face.

The most common reason that Biotin is purchased at New Leaf is for the health of hair, protecting against thinning and hair loss, but it also contributes to your body’s functions in a whole range of other ways.

Biotin plays an important role in converting

carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy.

Along with the other B vitamins, biotin keeps your nervous system in working order. Due to their role in synthesizing hormones related to mood regulation, B vitamins like vitamin B7 help to keep up a positive mindset, boost energy and increase concentration. The B vitamins work well as a team, so taking B vitamins together as a “B Complex” can be a good idea.

Biotin can also help keep both your skin and your mucous membranes healthy. You have about 200 times more mucous membranes than you do skin. Mucous membranes provide a barrier that protects the tissues it surrounds from

germs and secrete mucous which provides lubrication protecting against friction. They are found in your mouth, nose, eyelids, ears, respiratory tract, stomach, intestines and sex organs.

Some of the more popular Biotin supplements that we have at New Leaf are by Solgar and Viridian, but you will also find Biotin in beauty supplements for hair, skin and nails, such as Revive’s Beauty Complex and Silicea by Hubner. It is also an ingredient in Jason’s natural Biotin Shampoo, Conditioner and Hair spray.

Always check with your doctor about any ongoing health concerns and if your are on prescription medication before taking supplements

Don’t Speak

FILM REVIEW

By TADHG CURTIN

Making the decision to do the right thing at a cost has never been more difficult than in Michael Mann’s brilliant and prescient drama, The Insider (1999).

A fictionalized account of a true story, The Insider is based on a 60 Minutes segment which featured Jeffrey Wigand, an American whistle-blower in the tobacco industry. It follows his and CBS producer Lowell Bergman’s struggles as they defend his testimony against efforts to discredit and suppress it by CBS and Wigand’s former employer.

Christopher Plummer, Debi Mazar, Sir Michael Gambon.

Given that its Mann, we are treated to an amazing score by Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bouke. There is quite a bit of hand held photography in The Insider compared to Mann’s work previously. It’s shot by then frequent Mann collaborator, Dante Spinotti and they give it a documentary feel. The camera gets right in peoples faces. It projects the paranoia and potential threat that exists in this story. Once again Mann, mixes together authenticity with a hyper realist style with bravura.

is the correct decision in the grand scheme of things. Once made, you can enter your house justified as a human being.

The Insider is a fantastic psychological thriller from Michael Mann and co writer, Eric Roth. He teamed up with Al Pacino once again after their work on Heat a few years before. Pacino plays Bergman in a role we had never seen him before; an intellectual worker. For Wigand, Mann cast Australian actor, Russell Crowe. Given that Crowe was only 33 years old at the time, playing a man in his middle age, it was an odd preposition but it pays off because Crowe is fantastic. His character is paunchy, depressed, and defeated. You really feel the weight of the world on Wigand’s shoulders. The rest of the cast is superb as well - Diane Venora,

“The greater the truth the greater the damage”. This is a line that Al Pacino says in the movie. He is talking about just how heavy a toll a decision is on Wigand’s life, domestically and professionally. When Meltdown comes on the soundtrack in the film’s most electrifying scene, you are watching a man being crushed and obliterated right in front of you.

Although well reviewed by critics, The Insider was not a success commercially. People probably thought it was going to be a lecture on the ill effects of smoking but it’s not that at all. It’s about making a decision in your life that while it may be the toughest thing to do at that time, it

The Insider shone light on how big corporations lie to us with such frequency. And since its release, discussing the state of journalism today as well as challenging these giants is incredibly depressing. Proper journalism barely exists now. It is now apparently a specky dork out of college five minutes who glances at a tweet while on the toilet and decides they have a story. No research. It’s just “my side, your side”, a clickbait-ey headline and video thumbnail. Copy, paste, post. Guys like Bergman and Wigand are in short supply these days.

Nearly three hours long, The Insider feels anything but. It has an urgency that many dramas lack. It’s thrilling, thought-provoking and one of Mann’s absolute best.

Available on DVD, Blu Ray and to stream on Disney+

Communicating Europe

€U and M€

By ELMARIE CREEDON Communicating Europe Participant

Born into an era of Ireland throwing away its stabiliser and firmly settled into the EU, 1979. I knew no different, but I do remember the value of a pound note. Its rich green colour, feeling so big in my small hand.

Recognising the positive influence and opportunities provided by the EU it has been my friend for the greater part. Living in a rural location with a vibrant soul to get things done and to get it right. Over the last thirty years IRD Duhallow with support from the EU have catered for the ever-changing needs of our locality. At the age of twenty, I completed a diploma in social studies, a wonderful way to broaden my horizons.

Next chapter motherhood. Clondrohid creche safeguarded my continued contribution to the workforce and they in turn received a Best Enterprise Award. While on maternity leave, I completed a

Personal Development Course in

IRD Duhallow to aid my adaption to my dual role of mother/employee. I again availed of the opportunity with CV preparation and starting your own business course.

As a family we regularly visit all our local playgrounds and benefit from the wonderful purpose built and upgraded facilities in our area which have received EU funding. We regularly trek the IRD Duhallow walking trail which provides endless learning, adventures, and picnic opportunities. During lockdown 2020, we participated in the Remote Cookery Programme for children; over six weeks it brought great delight and excitement as to what the mystery box contained each Friday delivered to our doorstep by IRD Duhallow and healthy delicious homemade meals to follow – skills for life.

Now having a child of difference. Yet again, IRD Duhallow happened to roll out a whole series of parenting education sessions, workshops, support groups - it

was like magic as I had a need arise, I had access to information and support on my doorstep. All affordable. No obstacles. It took away the lonely feelings of having a child with difference, raising me up out of a hidden underground world as I now have the support of the Carers Group and thoroughly enjoy our monthly meetups and days out –I have a tribe and a fabulous bunch of ladies they are.

I also undertook courses under the European funded PEIL programme and completed Intellectual Disabilities, Care of the Elderly and Palliative Care which allowed me navigate life’s little hurdles with knowledge and certainty making challenging times that little easier for us as a family.

Most recently releasing my creative side by participating in an EU supported SICAP Community Education and Lifelong Learning course I learned how to sew, I wear my tote bag with pride. The sense of accomplishment. No money can buy that.

In Hot Water Over Our Rivers And Waterways

By SANDY NÍ BHUACHALLA

Communicating Europe Participant

In ancient Ireland, a king ruled only with the permission of the Goddess who conferred wisdom upon the king, symbolised by presenting him with a drink of water. A wise, just king’s reign ensured fertility, prosperity, and peace while an unjust king’s reign proved the opposite, creating a living hell for his people while the kingdom became a wasteland and its waterways, symbolic of his rule, refused him water in protest.

Today, the Irish Government has been referred to the European Court of Justice for failing to implement the EU’s Water Framework Directive guidelines to safeguard Ireland’s

waterways from pollution. According to the UN 2023 Water Conference, ‘a quarter of the world’s population cannot access safe drinking water while half lack basic sanitation’, citing the need to implement regional goals to redress this.

The EU was already doing this in conjunction with IRD Duhallow, when it instigated the pilot water biodiversity training course in 2021. The Rockchapel Heritage Group - of which I am a member - was one of nine sub-catchment water action groups that consequently evolved. Using citizen science techniques such as kick-sampling certain invertebrates found in the River Feale, we estimate the level of water quality and send off our findings for further analysis. Composed of

ordinary people, citizen science groups can spot the first warning signs of pollution and help preserve the habitats of the species and ecosystems that depend on the river for survival, including our own.

The importance of this work instigated by the EU is borne out by the UN Secretary General stating that “All of humanity’s hopes for the future depend on charting a new course to sustainably manage and conserve water … It needs to be at the centre of the political agenda.’ That this proves not to be the case is a damning reflection on the ‘wisdom’ of our political rulers today, whose actions are creating a wasteland of our world.

May - Beautiful Month of Mary

By TOM DENNEHY

May is one of the most beautiful months of the year and it is very fitting that throughout this month we honour Mary our Mother who cares so much for each and every one of us as our spiritual mother. She tells us in Medjugorje, “If you knew how much I love you, you would cry with joy”.

In her latest message in Medjugorje on April 25th. Our Lady has given us a beautiful message:

“Dear Children, I am calling all of you to be carriers of the Peace and Joy of the Risen Jesus for all those who are far from prayer that the love of Jesus , through your lives, may transform them to a new life of conversion and holiness. Thank you for having responded to my call. “

Mother Mary is giving us all our mission to be joyful and loving in a world dominated by hatred, division and war. This shared love of the Risen Lord begins in our own relationships, our own communities and then spreading out to the wider world. If the Love of God was given free reign in our world for just 24 hours, what a changed world we would have .

Our Blessed Mother is constantly pointing us in the direction of Her Son Jesus who is present in the Holy Mass in Body, Soul and Divinity and He is also present in Adoration. Jesus wants to live in our hearts and we need some quiet time with Him in order to develop a personal relationship with Him.

The love of God for each of us is fundamental and if fully grasped and understood, it would transform not alone ourselves but the entire world.

To know God’s unconditional, everlasting and infinite love for us

is life changing when we allow it to take hold in our lives. This is what our faith is all about and is what the good news of the gospel speaks of.

During this month dedicated to Mary, nature is in full bloom giving glory to God and His creation. It is the month when special devotions are performed in honour of our Blessed Mother. We set up altars in our homes,in our schools and churches. We meet at local grottos to pray the rosary and we go on pilgrimages to Marion shrines.

We celebrate many great feast days in May beginning on May 1st with St. Joseph the worker. On May 13th we celebrate Our Lady of Fatima which is also the feast day of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.

During May we sing so many beautiful hymns in honour of Mary. We recite the Rosary and when we add the litany we give Mary as many as fifty different titles such as Mother of God, Mother of Divine Grace, Mother Most Pure, Ark of the Covenant, Queen of Angels and Queen of Saints to name but a few. Our world today is very unstable and evil abounds in so many ways. We need Our Blessed Mother to point us in the right direction and she is imploring us to fast and pray the rosary as she tells us it is our greatest weapon to counter evil and to win the battle that is currently raging in order to defeat Satan.

She is our Queen of Peace and in our world ravaged by war we

need to turn to her and by our prayer help her to restore peace in our own lives and in our world.

Message of May 25th.1988:

“Dear children, I am inviting you to a complete surrender to God. Pray, little children, that Satan may not carry you about like the branches in the wind. Be strong in God. I desire that through you the whole world may get to know the God of Joy.By your life bear witness for God’s joy. Do not be anxious or worried. God himself will help you and show you the way. I desire that you love all people with my love. Only in that way will love reign all over the world. Little children you are mine. I love you and I want you to surrender to me so that I can lead you to God. Never cease praying so that Satan cannot take advantage of you. Pray for the knowledge that you are mine.

I bless you with the blessings of joy. Thank you for having responded to my call. “

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