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2. christianity
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Goleen & District Community Council Private LOTTO
Numbers: 22, 28, 29; No Winner of Jackpot .€40 Jean Collins; €20 Michael
Goggin Jnr, Mary Burchill, Finbar Sheehan. Seller’s Prize: Sheehan’s Foodstore
This Week’s Venue: O’Sullivans Bar LOTTO JACKPOT: €1150
If You’re not in, You can’t win! Buy your tickets for a chance! All monies made from the LOTTO go back into the
Community through Community Projects throughout the village and surrounding areas.
Mass Times: Saturday: Lowertown: 8pm; Sundays: Ballydehob: 9.30am; Schull: 10.30am; Goleen:
12.00 noon. Church of Ireland Services: Sunday- Schull 10am. Altar Church, Toormore: 11.30am. Saint
Matthias, Ballydehob: 11.30am. See below for November Novena Masses & Prayers
Timetable for Holy Souls Novena Masses
Date
Ballydehob
Thurs 06.11.14
Fri 07.11.14
Sat 08.11.14
Sun 09.11.14
Mon 10.11.14
10.00am
10.00am
9.30am
Schull
Goleen
8.00pm
10.00am
10.30am
9.00am
12 noon
10.00am
Lowertown
7.00pm
8.00pm
7.00pm
Bereavement Mass in St Mary's Parish Church, Schull, on Friday 7th November at 8.00pm. All are
welcome, especially those who have been bereaved during the past year.
Prayers in the Graveyards Sunday 9th November 2014 - Stouke Graveyard at 10.30 am,
Bawnaknockane Graveyard at 2.30 pm and Dunbeacon Graveyard at 3.00 pm.
Wedding Congratulations to Denis O’Leary, Glaun & Jennifer Buttimer, Clonakilty on their recent
marriage. They are wished many happy years ahead together.
Christmas Fair Sunday 7th December 2014 Stands are going fast! So the advice is to book soon, if you
do not want to be disappointed. You can still arrange your booking by contacting Caroline; email
newsletter@goleen.info or phone/text 086-259-3877.
After 7 wonderful years serving you Ellen’s Restaurant will close it’s doors on
Saturday November 29th 2014
Thank you for your custom, your friendship, a lot of laughs, some tears
but most especially, the lovely memories I will take with me.
All vouchers honoured up until November 29th.
Ellen Logan
The Heron’s Cove Restaurant
Goleen Harbour www.heronscove.com
Open Every Saturday night from Nov.15
Call to book a table or B&B 028-35225
GOLEEN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
SERVING THE MIZEN PENINSULA
VOL: 7 WEEK 45 NOV 06 2014 Published every Thursday.
COMMUNITY ALERT The security of everyone in their homes and their property is of huge importance to
all of us and following a meeting of Community Alert groups in Bandon tonight it was encouraging to hear
that in West Cork most crimes are down. In towns like Bantry crime has dramatically reduced and this is
mainly due to the introduction of CCTV, which is a must in most towns today. This acts as a great
deterrent and many housing estates in Bantry are actively seeking CCTV in place now to fight any crime.
We also have the new TEXT Alert, which is up and running in Ballydehob and Goleen. This acts as a real
deterrent; in a recent attempted burglary in Drinagh the text alert was sent out and this vehicle was seen
later in Glandore and a couple of hours later was attempting to carry out a Burglary in the other side of
Cork. The main topic for discussion in Bandon tonight was the need for a Garda in Durrus, Kealkill and a
Sergeant in Schull. Due to recent retirements, while cover is been provided in these places, it was made
very clear from the floor by Community Alert representatives that nothing less than full time replacement
will be considered good enough, The whole of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula without a full time guard is
unimaginable and the same for Kealkill and immediate replacement was urged strongly as was for the
Sergeant’s position in Schull. The sense of urgency was clearly visible at this meeting to have these
positions filled and it was encouraging to hear that Gardai have sought the positions. So we hope it will
only be a matter of time before the positions are filled. Drugs were discussed with an increase by 28% of
people caught in possession and the real fear of the drug Heroin getting into West Cork on a big scale.
This is a lethal drug and all must be done to make sure it does not creep its way into West Cork as it
simply destroys those who take it and those around them. The Muintir na Tire representative spoke of
changes in the recent budget that will affect aid call companies and it could be bad news for all who have
these aid calls. He can’t believe for the life of him why they have tried to tamper with how these aid calls
are distributed and all must be done to stop the Department on this one, he said.
PHONE SCAMS At the moment people are getting phone scam calls and texts trying out any way they
can cod people out of their money. Some claim they are from Revenue more call and start calling out 4
digits of a credit card and ask you to read out the rest of the numbers on your card. These are all scams
that people are carrying out. Post codes will be here in the next few months and this may help with
Emergency services getting to homes quicker, we were led to believe tonight. And for all those interested
in the Garda crime file it will be on C103 FM every Thursday at 11.45 am. Judging will take place for the
Garda Youth Awards on Monday night next and nominations have been received from the Mizen
Peninsula.
GREAT FUNDRAISING EFFORTS CONTINUE There is no doubting the generosity of the people of the
Mizen Peninsula and all over West Cork as they have not been found wanting in collections down through
the years. The Jeep for Jason fundraiser is a prime example of what a great community spirit is out there.
Another fundraiser taking place at the moment is for the Palliative Care Service in West Cork. This
service needs little explanation and has touched many a home in West Cork down through the years. To
raise funds for the service a group called the Tom Ross Memorial Fund has been set up and they are
selling tickets for a draw which takes place on the 15th of November. Tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5; if
you are interested, the tickets can be got from Goleen & District Community Councillors or by ringing
0863174606.
FESTIVAL 2015 Organising is already underway for the 2015 Goleen Festival. Bands are already
booked as we can get the best you have to book early. We would like to thank all those who helped in any
in the 2014 Festival as without this help it can’t go on. Also we will be publishing our sponsors in the next
couple of weeks and we would like to thank those who sponsored as without this sponsorship the Festival
will have to be curtailed or not run at all in the future. Again thanks to all for your support. MC GDCC
Goleen GAA AGM will be held in Goleen Parish Hall on Sat Nov 15th at 9pm. Sean Sheehan PRO.
Mizen Rovers -- Now that the 2014 playing season has concluded, planning for the 2015 season is well
under way. The AGM of the Club will be held on November 29th at Goleen Community Centre and, once
more, we would ask as many as possible to come along and help us plan ahead, to keep the success and
enjoyment going. A place where there has been success and enjoyment over many years has been in
Scór competitions. Organizing the in-house section of that event, which most likely will be held over the
Christmas period, is now in train. Recently a meeting took place between officers from Mizen Rovers and
Gabriel Og with a view to improving the coaching of Gaelic football at Schull Community College. James
McCarthy, GDA for the region, attended as well and the outline of a programme was agreed, where
coaches will be identified and funding put in place. This should benefit the college teams and also the
respective Club teams going forward. As always photos and details of recent league wins can be found on
www.mizenrovers.com. Connie PRO
Used Postage Stamps Please save your used postage stamps and drop them into the Little Way Charity
Shop in Schull. When removing the stamp it is important to leave space around it. These stamps can be
used for raising valuable funds for charity. Thank you for your support, Nellie Cotter.
The Friends of Dunmanway Hospital are again holding their annual Christmas themed Victorian Tea
Party in Cox’s Hall, Sackville Street, Dunmanway on Friday November 14th from 12.00 noon - 6.00pm and
Saturday November 15th from 12.00noon to 6.00pm. Admission €10.00. A great treat guaranteed. Moira
Deasy
Accapellabella Following a successful fundraising concert in St.Finbarr’s Cathedral, Cork with Kinsale
Voices and The American Tapestry Choir, Accapellabella performed at the Ballydehob Cultural Weekend
and more recently at the Quality Hotel, Clonakilty to celebrate Mental Health Day. With Christmas
approaching the group, under the direction of Caz Jeffreys, will prepare a set of seasonal songs starting
this Thursday 6th November, upstairs at Rosie's in Ballydehob at 8pm. If you would like to know more
about the choir, join us for the next 4 sessions (50% discount on members fees) as we practice to perform
at the Ballydehob Christmas Fair on Sunday 30th November and hopefully at other local events yet to be
finalised. Caz
Mizen Information & e-Centre Please note our winter (November to mid March) opening hours will be
Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm Tel: 028-35000 Please note Mizen Head Signal Station winter opening
hours Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm. Thank you, Sheila.
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 Events Calendar - inclusion free. All items to be in by Tues evening Email newsletter@goleen.info
 Nov 06 Bingo in Goleen Parish Hall at 9pm. All welcome
 Nov 06 Acapellabella Community Choir Christmas Programme Rehearsal in Rosie’s, Ballydehob, 8pm
 Nov 07 Bereavement Mass in St Mary's Parish Church, Schull at 8.00pm
 Nov 07 GAA Weekly 35 Card Drive in the Fastnet Bar Jackpot €1300
 Nov 08 GDCC LOTTO Draw - O’Sullivan’s Jackpot €1150
 Nov 09 Prayers in the Graveyards See back page for details
 Nov 14 & 15 Friends of Dunmanway Hospital Victorian Tea Party 12- 6pm, Cox’s Hall, Dunmanway
 Nov 15 Goleen GAA AGM in the Parish Hall at 9pm (please note change of date)
 Nov 15 Goleen ICA Monthly Meeting at 8.30pm followed at 9.30 with a talk on coin collecting.
 Nov 15 & 16 First Aid Course info@schullsailing.ie
 Nov 29 Mizen Rovers AGM in the Community Centre
 Dec 07 Goleen Christmas Fair
 Weekly Events, Attractions and Important Contacts in the Locality
 Goleen & District Community Social Centre - Every Mon 11am-4pm Lunch 1pm (except Bank Holiday Mon will be the following
day-Tues). Book Meals by 11am the previous Sat. Contact: Maureen O’Callaghan 086-330-0262
 Goleen Community Centre - Contact 086-272-5506 to rent the Centre.
 Goleen Community Charity Shop: Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11.00am - 2.00pm. CLOSED TUES & SUN.
 Goleen Community Playgroup - Open Mon-Fri for preschool. Free ECCE places available. Call 083-149-0260
 Goleen Afterschool Club Mon & Tues: Cooking; Weds: Irish Dancing; Thurs; Art & Crafts. Call 083-149-0260 to book
 Mizen Rovers U10 Training Mondays at Goleen Community Centre 6-7pm.
 Boxercise Fitness Mondays 8-9pm Schull Village Hall. All ages. Gaisce participants welcome. Contact 086-240-4709
 Schull Junior Running Group Tuesdays 3.30 - 4.30pm Meet by tennis courts. Age 7 upwards. Contact 086-240-4709
 Céili Classes Tuesdays in Goleen Parish Hall at 9.15pm. Including Waltzes, Quicksteps, Foxtrots. All welcome.
 Morning Outdoor Fitness Wednesdays after school drop off 09.30 - 10.30. Meet Schull tennis courts. Contact 086-240-4709
 Schull Parent & Toddler Group Wednesdays 10am -12noon in Parish Hall. All welcome. €3 per Family.
 Salsa Dancing Wednesdays 8.30pm in Newman's, Schull. Everyone Welcome.
 Acapellabella Community Choir Thursdays 8pm upstairs at Rosie's, Ballydehob phone Caz 083-142-5599
 Foróige every Friday evening 8.30 to 10.30 in the Community Centre
 Goleen First Responder/ Defibrillator Group Number 083-146-6605
 Coast Guard 112 or 999
Garda Emergency Number 027-20860
 Mizen Medical Practice Phone number for all enquiries 028-28311
 AIB Mobile Community Bank: Every Mon, Thurs & Fri - Ballydehob - 9.30am to 10.30am. Schull - 10.45am to 12.30pm &
1.30pm-3.30pm. ATM in Schull outside Brosnan’s Eurospar.
 Bus Time Tables: Goleen - Cork: Mon - Sat 07.50 & 17.30 Sun 16.15 Cork - Schull: Mon - Sat 09.30 & 11.50; Cork - Goleen:
Mon - Sat 13.00 Change at Skibbereen 16.30 ; Sun 11.30.
 Mizen Head Signal Station Open Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm www.mizenhead.ie 028-35115/35225
 Mizen Information & e-Centre, Main Street, Goleen. Winter Hours Nov - Mid March Tues, Fri, Sat & Sun 11am - 4pm 028-35000
To Book Your Adverts - email newsletter@goleen.info for rates. All items must be sent in by Tues evening to guarantee inclusion in newsletter.
GDCC does not take responsibility for articles and opinions published. Newsletter Editors: Contact Sue 028-35225/ Michael collinsmike68@eircom.net
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