Parents intending to send their child to Castlelyons National School this September may obtain an Application Form by contacting the school on

025-36220.

Castlelyons National School

Castlelyons Grand Avenue

A major revamp and makeover is planned by our Tidy Towns group of the Grand Avenue from Stables Cross to Kearney Bros. garage. It is proposed to plant a single line of trees along the western side of the avenue thus making a beautiful visual impact when entering or leaving the village. Some of the existing trees will need to be removed and it is also hoped to lay down cable ducting to cater for future street lighting needs. The project going ahead will depend on funding available from Avondhu Blackwater and other sources.

Youth Club

The formation of a youth club came up again for discussion with a small turnout at a previous meeting. It was felt that notification about the meeting was short and should also have been put up on Facebook. The meeting felt that an outing to Cork/Mahon Point etc should be arranged for the teenagers of the parish before the evenings get longer and it was agreed that the Community Council would pay for a bus to Cork on a Sat eve. if there was enough of a take up on the trip. The bus would leave in the afternoon and return to Castlelyons at 8pm. Anyone interested should contact any member of the Community Council.

Housing for the Elderly Field

Several suggestions were made as to how to wind up the Housing Association company formed to deal with the project initially. The cost of annual audits for a company that no longer traded could not be sustained and the chairman has made several attempts to get advice as to what road we go down. If possible the company may be merged into the existing Castlelyons Coolagown Britway Dev.Co.Ltd. More clarification will be forthcoming at the next meeting.

Superdraw

The chairman thanked all who have supported and continue to support the draw. Ticket sales are holding all the time and the feedback is very positive. A great night was had in the Abbey Bar for the Jan. draw and the Feb. draw will be held in The Farriers Bar in Coolagown.

Community Alert

The chairman thanked the collectors and all who contributed to the recent church gate collection for the Community Alert Scheme in Muintir na Tire. The total for the collection came to €230.00.

Scrappage Scheme

Following on from the success of our scrap iron collection scheme last summer,some more scrap has been offered and collected for the Community Council amounting to €150. The chairman thanked Steven Brakespear for his help and to the donors. He also stated that the Community Council would be very grateful to any parishoners who have scrap iron to donate at any time during the year. €150 per month will go along way in our loan repayments.

Roads

The road at Boherlassa in Kilawillin was singled out for immediate repairs as potholes were in a very dangerous condition. Brendan O Gorman, local area engineer with Cork Co.Council is to be informed with a view to getting the road repaired as soon as possible. Other roads in need of attention should be brought up at the next meeting.

CES Scheme

The local Community Employment Scheme has been severely curtailed with a big reduction in the material grant available for 2012. This could mean cutbacks in flower planting ,lawn cutting and many other activities that we have come to take for granted over the last number of years. Let us hope the scheme will be reinstated fully for 2013.

Dog Litter

The subject of dog fouling again came up for discussion. Many members felt signs needed to be put up along the footpath from Castlelyons to Bridesbridge. The chairman stated that signs were erected in the Fr.Ferris Community Park and that people are becoming more aware of the need to bring dog droppings home with them in a bag. The danger to human health was highlighted, especially in an area where children would be at risk.

That concluded the Feb. meeting. Next meeting is on March 7th.

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The night began with Neil Spillane, chairman of the juvenile club and MC for the night, welcoming all present. He then introduced several speakers including Anthony O Regan (Castlelyons GAA,) Ger Lane, Gerry O Sullivan,mWillie Ring, all Cork Co. Board and of course the main speaker Christy Cooney. Christy spoke of the importance of recognising and appreciating the work done by the “Dave’s” of the world and remarked on the huge turnout of local people showing their appreciation for the time and effort put in by Dave over the years. Parents in their 30′s up to parents in their 80′s were present and this was testament to the trust they put in Dave and the juvenile club in looking after the youth of the parish over the years. Several presentations were then made from the school and camaoige club before Dave was presented with a beautifully commissioned painting of the pitch and castle in the background, painted by our own Catherine Gunther Quinn. Catherine was presented with a bouquet of flowers and Gerry Healy was also given a presentation for his time as juvenile chairman.

All the speakers spoke of Dave’s sense of fairness and treating all players equally and how despite several requests he never left the juvenile ranks of Castlelyons. Coaching juveniles is the coalface of the GAA and he stuck at his job diligently when it might have been more rewarding and higher profile to join the adult club. Dave stuck to his task down through the years and he was rewarded not only last night but also with the success the club has achieved over the last number of years and the position it holds today, some 40 years on from when Dave started.

The night finished with tea and sandwiches served by the hard-working organising committee who are to be credited for a great night.

Dave Hegarty being presented with a painting of Castlelyons Pitch by GAA President Christy Cooney. Members of Dave family were also present Matt, Pete, Angela and Henry.

Another great turnout for this months Superdraw which took place at the Abbey Bar. The results for Januarys Draw are as follows:

JANUARY WINNERS!!

€1000 - Cal Moroney, Conna

€500- Seán Cotter, Coolnakilla

€100 – Mossie Barry, Killawillin

€100 – Mary O’Sullivan, Barrack Street

€100 – Winnie Hallihan, Kill-St-Ann

€100 – Pat Hayes, Kent Tce.

€100 – Liam Martin, Main Street

Februarys Draw will take place at the Farriers Bar, Coolagown on Feb 25th

Winnie Hallihan accepting her cheque from card seller James Ronayne

Mary O'Sullivan - €100 Winner!

The first meeting of Castlelyons’ Operation Transformation kicked off last night. With a meet up and weigh in taking place at the Community Centre, this was followed by indoor excercise and a walk. There was a fantastic turn with almost 30 people of all ages joining in, and it looks like this number will increase next week as the interest is growing.
So if you want to be part of C.O.T. be at the Community Centre next Thursday at 7.45pm and join in the fun and fitness!!

All welcome to the Kilmagner Table Quiz in the Grand Hotel on Monday 30th of January 8:30 pm.  All proceeds will go to Kilmagner National School.

Enrolments are currently being taken for Kilmagner National School for September 2012. Please ring the school on (025) 36802 between 11.30 am and 2.00 pm to obtain an enrolment form.

✿ Spring is in the air and to get everyone in the “Spring Mood” Kitty Scully , Horticulturist of RTE’s “HOW TO CREATE A GARDEN SERIES” will give a talk and demonstration on “Springing the Veggie Garden Into Action” and seed sowing and lots more. This is an event not to be missed and to have someone like Kitty Scully coming to the Club is a very big bonus for the new Year. Remember the date and everyone welcome.

✿ The Chairman and Officers will launch the 2012 Diary shortly and after a very brief preview, it would appear that the Club have a very exciting year ahead.

✿ New members very welcome.

Due to popular demand Avondhu Blackwater Community Connect will deliver basic computer training to older people and those in receipt of jobseekers benefit. The training will begin on Mon. 23rd January from 10am to 12 noon with a second class beginning at 2pm til 4pm. The course will be delivered at the Avondhu Blackwater office, The Showgrounds, Fermoy with plenty of individual attention. Choose from internet and e-mail, search the web, learn how to download your digital photographs, pay your car tax online or use Skype.

Delivered in three two-hourly classes, contact Mary at 025-33411 or give your name to Avondhu Blackwater Office,The Showgrounds, Fermoy.