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Cuskinny Christmas Wildlife Walk 2017 Cobh Tidy Towns is delighted to announce that on Wednesday 27th December, wildlife expert Jim Wilson will lead a Free Family Wildlife Walk at the Birdwatch Ireland Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve. The meeting point will be the car park at 11 am and no equipment is necessary. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the fantastic wildlife living on our doorsteps. Jim is a wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide, broadcaster, photographer and filmmaker and recently received a lifetime achievement award at the Cork Environmental Forum 2017 Awards.
Cuskinny Christmas Wildlife Walk 2017
Cobh Tidy Towns is delighted to announce that on Wednesday 27th December, wildlife expert Jim Wilson will lead a Free Family Wildlife Walk at the Birdwatch Ireland Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve. The meeting point will be the car park at 11 am and no equipment is necessary. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the fantastic wildlife living on our doorsteps.
Jim is a wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide, broadcaster, photographer and filmmaker and recently received a lifetime achievement award at the Cork Environmental Forum 2017 Awards.
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MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Wednesday 20th December<br />
Ryans Bar - Ryan’s XMas Draw<br />
Roaring Donkey - Trad Session<br />
Thursday 21st December<br />
Titanic - DJ Funky<br />
Friday 22nd December<br />
Titanic - The Stars (HOMECOMING NIGHT)<br />
Roaring Donkey - Music Session<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Jamie Stanton<br />
Saturday 23rd December<br />
Titanic - Shabby Suits<br />
Ryans Bar - Sweet As<br />
Cobh GAA - Johnny & Pat<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Gaelic Brew<br />
Sunday 24th December<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Mark Daly<br />
Ryans Bar- Dj Mike Bardsley (XMasTunes)<br />
Tuesday 26th December<br />
Titanic - DV8<br />
Ryans Bar - Jamie Stanton<br />
Cobh GAA - Dave Rea<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - The Lefties<br />
Wednesday 27th December<br />
Roaring Donkey - Trad Session<br />
Thursday 28th December<br />
Ryans Bar - Dots & Henny<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Noble Dogs<br />
Friday 29th December<br />
Titanic - TBC<br />
Roaring Donkey - Music Session<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Andy Foley<br />
Saturday 30th December<br />
Titanic - Night Shift<br />
Ryans Bar - Dermie & Jamie<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Downtown Fever<br />
Sunday 31st December<br />
Ryans Bar - Jubilly<br />
Cobh GAA - Con Twomey<br />
O’Shea’s Bar - Dots & Henny
SPIKE ISLAND PLACES SECOND AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS<br />
2017 IN VIETNAM, AHEAD OF THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA AND<br />
MOUNT KILIMANJARO IN THE ‘WORLD’S LEADING TOURIST<br />
ATTRACTION’ CATEGORY<br />
Cork County Council attraction Spike Island has placed second at the World Travel Awards<br />
2017, in a ceremony held in Vietnam for the global elite of the travel industry. The island was<br />
second behind overall winner Machu Picchu from a shortlist of 9 finalists, that also included<br />
Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great wall of China and the Burj Khalifa.<br />
The island had previously won the title of ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2017’ at the<br />
European Gala held in St Petersburg, Russia, beating an extremely competitive field that included<br />
Buckingham Palace, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and the Coliseum of Rome. The<br />
island went forward to represent Europe and its placing effectively sees it named the world<br />
number 2 visitor attraction.<br />
In attendance at the Gala World Final in Vietnam were Mayor of County Cork Declan Hurley,<br />
County Manager Tim Lucey and Divisional Manager Declan Daly. Mayor of County Cork Declan<br />
Hurley expressed his delight at the islands placing and overall success since its reopening in<br />
June 2016. “The redevelopment of the island has been carried out to a very high standard<br />
with several visitor attractions added, as well as a cafe and island walkways”. “Cork County<br />
Council and Failte Ireland backed the redevelopment of the island and these awards fully justify<br />
that decision”. “To have a world beating tourist attraction right on our doorstep is a huge<br />
bonus for County Cork and will no doubt prove a massive attraction for years to come”.<br />
The award caps off an extraordinary 18 months for the island attraction which was used as<br />
a prison as recently as 2004. Responsibility for the island was handed over to Cork County<br />
Council in 2010 and a masterplan was developed that saw over 6 Million Euro invested by<br />
Cork County Council and Failte Ireland. The island reopened in June 2016 and it has welcomed<br />
over 45000 visitors in its first full year. It has also become the number one recommended<br />
thing to do in Cork on Tripadvisor, overtaking long term number one Fota Wildlife<br />
Park.<br />
Also in attendance at the event was County Manager Tim Lucey who spoke of his delight at<br />
this and the other recognition the Island has received in 2017. “As well as winning Europe’s<br />
Leading tourist attraction and this excellent showing at the World finals, the Island has won<br />
a Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award in the Heritage and Built Environment<br />
category, as well as a Cork Business Award in 2017. Visitor numbers have increased<br />
significantly and the island is proving be a real highlight for visitors to Cork”.<br />
Island Manager John Crotty said he believed the Islands success comes from its unique history,<br />
its Cork Harbour setting and the variety of ways to enjoy a visit to the island. “There<br />
really is something for everyone here. We have 1300 years of rich Irish history to tell, from<br />
a 6th century Monastery to a 18th century Fortress, the World’s Largest Island prison in the<br />
1850’s to centuries of island homes. Visitors have the option of a guided tour or they can self<br />
explore our prison cells, military fortification and walk the beautiful outer island, so there is<br />
something for everyone, from naturists to history buffs and adventurers young and old!”.<br />
Cork County Council aim to add more ferry options in 2018 to meet the rising demand, along<br />
with opening up the previously inaccessible Fortress Moat and adding further designated outer<br />
island walking trails, to cope with the growing visitor numbers.<br />
The long term plan for the island is to redevelop the remaining unused large scale prison<br />
blocks and outer island, with suggestions for development including a National Aquarium and<br />
maritime center, a National Military Museum and providing accommodation on the island.
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Coin Exchange Available at Titanic Bar & Grill<br />
We would like to make you aware that we now exchange coins for notes in the Titanic Bar<br />
and Grill. This is due to the cash desk in Bank of Ireland no longer being available. So if you<br />
are running a fundraiser or have built up coins over time and want to exchange the coins for<br />
notes we would be happy to help.<br />
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CAROLING ON THE CARILLON<br />
The traditional recital of Seasonal music on the grand carillon of St Colman’s Cathedral in<br />
Cobh will take place on Christmas Eve from 4.30 to 5.30. It will be presented as always by<br />
the Cathedral Carillonneur, Adrian Gebruers, who this year will be joined by is granddaughter<br />
Ella Gebruers.<br />
RINGING OUT THE OLD YEAR AND IN THE NEW<br />
Ringing in the changes happens in Cobh as nowhere else in Ireland, on the 49-bell Carillon of<br />
St Colman’s Cathedral. This special recital by Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers commences<br />
at 11.50 on New Year’s Eve and concludes will the playing of “Auld Lang Syne” on the<br />
stroke of midnight.<br />
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Cuskinny Christmas Wildlife Walk 2017<br />
Cobh Tidy Towns is delighted to announce that on Wednesday 27th December, wildlife expert<br />
Jim Wilson will lead a Free Family Wildlife Walk at the Birdwatch Ireland Cuskinny Marsh Nature<br />
Reserve. The meeting point will be the car park at 11 am and no equipment is necessary.<br />
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the fantastic wildlife living on our doorsteps.<br />
Jim is a wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide, broadcaster, photographer and filmmaker<br />
and recently received a lifetime achievement award at the Cork Environmental Forum<br />
2017 Awards.<br />
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Spare a thought for the homeless - we can all play a little part in<br />
helping them !<br />
Cork Simon Community would greatly welcome any of the following items; no matter how<br />
small, it all helps.<br />
Sleeping bags, duvets, bed linen, blankets, towels, hats, scarves and gloves. Non-perishable<br />
foods, tinned & packet soups, tinned fish, rice, jams, tea, coffee, sugar, cocoa, porridge,<br />
cereals, jelly, tinned fruit, ketchup, brown sauce etc.<br />
Cleaning products, washing liquid, soap, bleach, disinfectant, toilet cleaners, toilet rolls,<br />
j-cloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, scouring pads, refuse-bags etc.<br />
For convenience, items can be dropped off at Cobh Motor Mart, Glenanaar Place, or<br />
Carrignafoy Community College, and all items will be delivered directly to Cork Simon, as<br />
they accumulate, before Christmas.<br />
Thanking you sincerely for your generous response in previous years.<br />
Breda O’Donovan<br />
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Fota Wildlife Park is calling on your help to record<br />
hibernating ladybirds!<br />
Fota Wildlife Park in partnership with University College Cork, School of Biological, Earth<br />
and Environmental Sciences are managing a citizen science research project on ‘The status,<br />
threats, protection and conservation of ladybirds in Ireland’. The project is funded by Fota<br />
Wildlife Park and the Irish Research Council. It is a citizen science project which means that<br />
the public is needed to get involved by sending their ladybird photographs and information to<br />
ladybird@fotawildlife.ie.<br />
A crucial part of this project involves the study of hibernating ladybirds which is occurring at<br />
this time of the year. Fota Wildlife Park are asking the public, whether at home, in their gardens<br />
or out and about, to help by photographing and documenting any ladybirds they find.<br />
Gill Weyman, research scholar said “This is an important project on a critical species and the<br />
knowledge gained from this project will contribute to the national understanding of ladybirds<br />
and their ecology. Areas to look for ladybirds hibernating include: trees, fences, sheds or<br />
around window sills in buildings.”<br />
The information gathered will also help map the distribution of the Harlequin ladybird, which<br />
is an invasive ladybird species that was first recorded in 2009 in Co. Antrim.<br />
If you are in your garden, going for a walk or at work and you see a ladybird:<br />
Leave it on the plant/place that you found it.<br />
Take a photo.<br />
Make a note of where it is, date, time, description.<br />
Email the information to ladybird@fotawildlife.ie<br />
Photographs are very important as they help to verify records.<br />
If you are unsure about anything, help is at hand on www.biology.ie where there are identification<br />
guides or email ladybird@fotawildlife.ie for advice and further information.<br />
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Invalidity Pension Extended to Self-Employed – Minister David Stanton<br />
David Stanton, Fine Gael TD for Cork East and Minister of<br />
State at the Department of Justice & Equality has welcomed<br />
the extension of Invalidity Pension to self-employed<br />
persons. The extension means that from the 1st December<br />
2017 all self-employed persons can apply under the<br />
scheme.<br />
“This is the first time that people who are self-employed,<br />
who have paid S class contributions, will be able to apply<br />
for Invalidity Pension. Invalidity Pension is a weekly social<br />
protection payment to people who are unable to work due to long-term illness or disability.<br />
These changes should greatly improve the illness supports available to self-employed persons<br />
many of whom run small businesses which create jobs by providing employment to others as<br />
well as themselves.<br />
“Improving supports for small businesses and the self-employed has been prioritised by Fine<br />
Gael since we entered Government in 2011. It is part of our polity of making work pay and<br />
encouraging entrepreneurship which includes expanding entitlements and supports to the<br />
self-employed. Extending PRSI benefits such as Invalidity Pension and the optical and dental<br />
Treatment Benefit Scheme which was extended to the self-employed earlier this year is one of<br />
the ways we are supporting the self-employed.<br />
“Another area which we are looking at is taxation. We are moving towards the equalisation<br />
of income tax credits between self-employed people and PAYE workers. The change in the<br />
recent budget means that self-employed people will pay €200 less per year in tax from 2018,<br />
following our decision to extend the earned-income tax credit to credit €1,150.<br />
“I am pleased that we have extended the availability of Invalidity Pension without increasing<br />
the rate of PRSI paid by employees, employers and the self-employed. Qualification for the<br />
payment is based on satisfying the medical criteria and a minimum of 260 PRSI contributions<br />
with 48 paid or credited in previous tax year. This payment is not means tested so any savings,<br />
assets or income from partners do not affect the rate.<br />
“I understand that, as of 1st December, it is also open to any self-employed people who are<br />
out of work through illness to apply for Invalidity Pension, however, they will need to satisfy<br />
the medical and PRSI conditions. The improvement of benefits and entitlements for the is in<br />
recognition of the significant contribution of self-employed and small and family businesses to<br />
our society.<br />
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LIP SYNC <strong>COBH</strong><br />
Would you like to raise funds for your club, school or a charity or good cause that is close to<br />
your heart while having great fun? Cobh Tourism is delighted to announce that the proceeds of<br />
Lip Sync Cobh next April will be shared among 15 great causes.<br />
To Lip Sync is to silently mouth the words along with a song. You don’t need to be a singer to<br />
participate, just up for letting your inner superstar shine with your fellow “band members” in<br />
this mime and movement spectacle that is taking Ireland by storm as a fun-for-all night out.<br />
Cobh Tourism is seeking 14 acts from sports clubs, Parent’s Associations of schools, voluntary<br />
groups, businesses and individuals to be the stars of this spectacular show. Audience casting<br />
of votes on the night of the show will contribute to the crowning of the winning act, but every<br />
Euro raised from the voting process will be donated to each act’s nominated club, charity or<br />
cause.<br />
Everyone participating will benefit in this fantastic community event. An information and sign<br />
on event will take place in the Commodore Hotel on Sunday 14th January at 3pm with training<br />
commencing at the end of January. Follow Lip Sync Cobh on Facebook for further updates.<br />
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VOLVO CORK WEEK 2018 PUBLISH NOTICE OF RACE<br />
It is with great excitement that we announce the publication<br />
of the 2018 Notice of Race for Volvo Cork Week, which will<br />
take place at the Royal Cork Yacht Club from the 16th to the<br />
21st of July, 2018.<br />
2016 saw a revived interest in the Club’s biennial regatta,<br />
which has been going strong since 1978. For our 40 year anniversary<br />
in 2018, we are launching an all new format where<br />
competitors can pick a choose which element of the week that<br />
they wish to attend, giving the options for one, two, or three<br />
days racing, or go all in for the full Volvo Cup.<br />
We are also holding a number of One Design Class Championships during the week with racing<br />
for these classes on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st. If your class would like<br />
to be part of this, and benefit from the great entertainment that will be laid on for the week,<br />
please get in touch with the regatta office (www.corkweek.ie)<br />
The Beaufort Cup returns in 2018 and with entry level already surpassing 2016 it is gearing up<br />
to be a great success. Three English teams have already committed to take on the challenge<br />
and there’s also interest from Wales, America, France and Northern Ireland.<br />
The new Offshore Series on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th will attract boats from all over to<br />
compete in the challenging over night Fastnet race and in the shorter day race Wreck series for<br />
the smaller boats.<br />
The online entry system is also now live and we will be running a Super Early Bird entry until<br />
December 30th where a lucky 10% of entries received before the deadline will get a full refund<br />
on their entry fee. Go to www.corkweek.ie for more info.<br />
We are all very excited here at the Volvo Cork Week Regatta office about the new format and<br />
are looking forward to hosting a world class regatta for all competitors and guests joining us in<br />
July 2018 at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven.
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Shop Local this Christmas!<br />
Spend over €5 at participating retailers below to enter the draw<br />
Main draw takes place Wednesday 20th December<br />
Apache Pizza<br />
Apple Green Service Stn Ticknock<br />
Aunty Nellie's Sweetshop<br />
Bellavista Hotel<br />
Blush Beauty Salon<br />
Carry Out Off Licence<br />
Christy's at Cobh Heritage Centre<br />
Cobh CarePlus Pharmacy<br />
Cobh Heitage Centre<br />
Cobh Re-Store<br />
Coffee Cove<br />
Commodore Hotel<br />
Coral Leisure<br />
Corcoran's Centra Rushbrooke<br />
Crew Cut Barbers<br />
Cuppacity<br />
EuroSaver West Beach<br />
Gibbs Pharmacy<br />
Grande Italia Pizzeria<br />
Great Island Motors<br />
Hush Hair Design<br />
Individuals<br />
Janes House of Furniture<br />
Jeanius<br />
Keen on Sport<br />
Leonardo Cafe Kimbo<br />
Londis Plus<br />
Lou's Barbers<br />
Mauretania Bar<br />
McCarthy's Butcher<br />
McKeown IT<br />
Monty's Barbers<br />
Murphy's Centra West Beach<br />
Newtown Pharmacy<br />
O'Brien's Furniture<br />
Pets Plus<br />
Sajna Exclusive Indian Dining<br />
Scarpa<br />
Signature Hair<br />
Sorrento Fish & Chips<br />
Spar Newtown<br />
Spar Top of the Hill<br />
Supermac's<br />
SuperValu Ticknock<br />
The Hair Salon<br />
The Jewel Haven<br />
The Keen House<br />
The Rob Roy Bar<br />
Ticknock Pharmacy<br />
Titanic Bar & Grill<br />
Trade Winds<br />
Treasure Cove Jewellers<br />
Tregan Cra Centre<br />
Wan Fu Restaurant<br />
WatersEdge Hotel<br />
Whelan Stores<br />
Wilson's Pharmacy<br />
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‘Rubber neckers love the sight of blood and guts’ - Trevor Laffan<br />
They were called traffic accidents once upon a time and then that changed to crashes. Now<br />
it seems that they are referred to as Road Traffic Collisions.<br />
Well, whatever you chose to call them, accidents, crashes or<br />
collisions, they happen regularly on our roads.<br />
They come in all shapes and sizes and vary from fender benders<br />
to the more serious, involving death and serious injury.<br />
The one thing that they all have in common though, is that<br />
they attract curious glances from people passing by. Whether<br />
it’s the sight of blood and guts or broken cars, the fact is that<br />
there are some who get a thrill from watching the scene of<br />
a crash. It’s not unusual to see people slowing down at an<br />
accident and straining their necks to see what’s going on. It’s<br />
called ‘Rubber necking’. Other drivers will often take it a step<br />
further by parking their cars nearby and walking back to the scene to get a better look.<br />
Gardai in Waterford took to Twitter to advise motorists that five drivers had been fined for<br />
using their mobile phones to film or photograph a traffic accident while they were driving their<br />
own cars. Their behaviour was described as dangerous and inappropriate, and rightly so. Why<br />
anyone would feel it necessary to photograph a crash site in the first place is beyond me.<br />
Many years ago, I was at the scene of a serious accident in Cork. There was one car involved<br />
and it went straight into a wall after failing to take the corner. The steering wheel had become<br />
embedded in the driver’s stomach. He was leaning over the steering wheel, alive but unconscious.<br />
The plan was to cut the steering column from the car and leave it attached to the driver for<br />
doctors to remove at the hospital. A fireman asked me to hold the drivers head up off the<br />
steering wheel while he cut it off. (The steering wheel, not the head).<br />
As you can imagine, we were operating in a confined space and it was difficult work.<br />
I suddenly became aware of movement next to me and I saw an individual trying to squeeze<br />
his head into the car. This guy had no business whatsoever being there, and he was getting in<br />
the way. I recognised him, and I knew he was not a member of the emergency services. He<br />
actually worked in a fast food outlet.<br />
He parked his car across the road and came back for a gawk. Not only was he trying to see<br />
what was going on, but he was being a complete nuisance.<br />
He was advised in plain English to remove himself from the car and he was lucky that one of<br />
the firemen didn’t land him in the ambulance. He seemed to be a little confused as to why<br />
people were getting annoyed with him and he obviously believed it was perfectly normal behaviour<br />
to be crawling over firemen.<br />
The term rubbernecking is used to describe the actions of drivers who are trying to watch<br />
something happening at the side of the road instead of concentrating on driving. That has the<br />
potential to cause delays for other drivers and can also lead to further accidents.<br />
Reacting to the scene of a crash is natural because people will be curious about the commotion.<br />
But when the cause is identified as a serious accident then the aim should be to get out<br />
of the way as quickly as possible and allow the professionals to do what needs to be done.<br />
Slowing down for a nose doesn’t help and getting in the way is definitely not recommended.
For most people, the prospect of seeing victims at the side of the road with severe injuries is<br />
a turn off. It’s enough to cause most of us to divert our gaze and to keep going. But that’s not<br />
the case for everyone.<br />
But morbid curiosity is nothing new. There was a time when crowds were attracted to public<br />
hangings and there was only one reason they went. They wanted to see other humans coming<br />
to a sticky end.<br />
Penal executions in early modern Europe were civic events and were considered to be a form<br />
of entertainment. Executions were organized by town officials and conducted in full view of<br />
the expectant public. The prisoners were paraded from the prison to the execution site and to<br />
the waiting spectators.<br />
Public punishments such as whippings and executions, were always very popular and were<br />
normally well attended events. In the days before newspapers, they also served a practical<br />
purpose. By allowing the natives to see justice done, officials hoped to encourage others to<br />
think twice about committing crime.<br />
In some cases, judges ordered the executions to be carried out at the scene of the crime. An<br />
early crime prevention technique if you like. These days we get crime prevention advice from<br />
An Garda Siochana and it’s a bit more civilised.<br />
Back in the 18th century, executions were very much a spectator sport for all classes of<br />
society, the wealthy as well as the poor. Seats were arranged like grandstands at a football<br />
stadium and were very expensive. Two shillings (10p) was a lot of money in the 1700’s. These<br />
events attracted huge numbers of onlookers and the better off would rent rooms in houses<br />
opposite the gallows to get the best view.<br />
In ancient Rome, large crowds gathered to watch Gladiators fight each other to the death. It<br />
was survival of the fittest. An underdog might be spared by the crowd to fight again but if a<br />
favourite lost, his fans could easily turn on him and call for his blood or maybe even his head.<br />
So, it seems the thirst for blood and guts goes back a long way.<br />
Read more from Trevor on his blg at www.trevorlaffan.com
On the first anniversary of Tom’s passing, Con, Ger, Mary, David, Ber & extended<br />
families would like to thank Dr. Kelleher & staff, Cobh Community Hospital, Carers,<br />
Cork University Hospital & Marymount Hospice for their kindness, care and attention<br />
during Dad’s illness.<br />
Heartfelt thanks to thank Aunty Ann, Ita & Rose, his friend Joe, many relatives,<br />
neighbours and large circle of friends who supported us on the sad loss of our Dad<br />
and has continued to support us throughout the past year.<br />
Those who attended removal & funeral mass, sent messages of sympathy, letters<br />
and flowers thank you.<br />
To Father Pat, Dominic, John & Cathedral Choir, James Cahill Undertakers & Commodore<br />
Hotel we are truly grateful.<br />
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment<br />
& Mass will be offered for all your intentions.<br />
Those we love don’t go away<br />
They walk beside us every day,<br />
Unseen, unheard but always near,<br />
Still loved, still missed and very dear<br />
We love you Dad xxx
Scoil Iosaef Naofa Staff Complete Suicide Prevention Training<br />
Scoil Iosaef Naofa are a very proactive school across all areas of wellbeing including physical,<br />
mental and emotional health. The most recent example of this was last week when the staff<br />
completed the Safe Talk Workshop with Breaking The Silence. Safe Talk is a very interactive<br />
3 Hour Workshop which educates participants in Suicide Awareness and introductory First Aid<br />
Suicide Intervention Skills. Feedback from the school on this workshop has been very positive<br />
and 25 participants completed this training.<br />
“Scoil Iosaef Naofa promotes positive mental health among its pupils. The message of ‘Safe<br />
Talk’ resonates with our approach. This is evident across the curriculum but in particular in<br />
various SPHE programs and the RE program ‘Grow in Love”<br />
Anthony Kenneally, Principal, Scoil Iosaef Naofa Cobh.<br />
For further information on the FREE courses we provide in Suicide Prevention & Intervention<br />
please check out facebook page “Breaking The Silence Cobh”.<br />
Clearview Reach & WashWindow<br />
Cleaning Cobh<br />
Window Fascia & Soffit specials<br />
Contact Graham Cox 0879334781
HIGHREACH WINDOWS <strong>COBH</strong><br />
Gutter cleaning including facia sofits<br />
Power washing -softwashing-windows<br />
Call Francis on 0866698600<br />
Reliable man available for House Repairs<br />
Painting, Tiling, Decking, etc. Reasonable rates. Tel: 0873925608<br />
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<strong>COBH</strong> FARMERS MARKET<br />
Fridays 10 till 1 every Friday at the Promenade<br />
Homemade & Homegrown Fresh Vegetables , Hedarmans Smoked Fish<br />
Toms lovely fresh salads , Cheeses , Preserves & Pancakes and Truly<br />
Scrumptious coffee , baking and yummy ready meals<br />
House Keeper Required: Cobh Family Resource Centre are seeking<br />
a Part-time Housekeeper<br />
Cobh Family Resource Centre seeks a Housekeeper to join the team providing a<br />
tidy and welcoming environment and supports to our community. We are seeking<br />
an energetic person who takes pride in their work environment and will respect and<br />
adhere to confidentiality.<br />
Previous cleaning experience and Manual Handling Training would be an advantage.<br />
The person will be required to work evenings (or at other times when required),<br />
Monday to Friday inclusive.<br />
The successful candidate will be required to provide two professional references<br />
and will be subject to Garda Vetting.<br />
Please email CV’s to una.cfrc@gmail.com or post to:<br />
The Chairperson, Housekeeper Position, Cobh Family Resource Centre, Park House,<br />
Cloyne Terrace, Cobh<br />
Closing Date: 05/01/18 - Call 021-4816103 for more info
Reiki Healing at Mccarthy’s Home Farm<br />
Ballymore, Cobh<br />
Make that call today and see what health benefits Reiki can do for you.<br />
HOME VISITS NOW AVAILABLE<br />
Go to www.homefarmreiki.com for more info and videos on Reiki or<br />
Contact John on 0872606422