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so I put out a request locally. Many thanks West Cork Arts Centre - Open Door
to the fifty plus people who replied with an
Feb 23rd - Mar 29th, 7pm - 8pm. Meet others
incredible amount of information. The
couple is absolutely delighted with the for an evening of relaxed music-making and stories.
Loughbeg Far cell
enormous and talented group of service For further details see page 8.
providers. Two other brides mums also
m
Ryan-Pur
want the information. An untapped WCDP - Digital Business Seminar
market!! So let’s put a comprehensive list
together? And market West Cork as the Feb 24th & 27th. For further details CLICK
very best wedding venue in Ireland?? HERE.
There really is so much to be done in
attracting people to West Cork. A couple Ballydehob Social Club Drop In
By JAck
of us just fiddle around with this on a very
Feb 25th, 5pm - 7pm. For further details see page
part-time basis, but now have 1,500
people per week reading our little 10.
publications, now from 65 Countries
around the World – all looking at our Young Makers Exhibition At West
LOUGHBEG FARM l
advertisements! Who should be marketing
West Cork? Anyway for now please check
Cork Arts Centre
-Purcel
By JAck Ryan out the Holistic Health Guide Feb 25th - Mar 17th. For further details CLICK
www.holistichealthguide.ie and maybe HERE.
we’ll get a wedding directory together
next? How about a special offer (by the
Let s Ma r k e t We s t Cork
29th of February)…. An advertisement in
Cape Clear Island Tree Group -
We are delighted to announce that Local further education, Oh My God where do the West Cork Local, an advertisement in Annual Tree Planting Session
Campus is now promoting the Holistic we stop! However West Cork is still the Irish National, and a link in Feb 25th, 12 noon. Details on page 6.
Health Guide www.holistichealthguide.ie probably the best kept secret. A couple www.localcampus.com It seems not long
please see page 15. There are many of people have told me to stop, that there ago when we passed the 50,000 hits. I am
many highly qualified and very talented are enough tourists visiting West Cork, delighted to say that we have just gone Schull Community College - Open
therapists hidden all over West Cork. and we have enough business! If you over 80,000 hits. Please support the Day
T h e y a re f u l l o f i n f o r m a t i o n a n d disagree with this please make sure you cause, and let’s get lots of euros flowing
Feb 26th from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Details on
experience to help people live healthier are in www.localcampus.com and into West Cork to strengthen our local
and happier lives. West Cork is famous promote your business in the West Cork page 6.
economy. If you’re up for it, we are! Please
for it’s scenery, food, artistic talent, Local and the Irish National. Fáilte email everything to:
cosmopolitan community, music, film, Ireland has identified West Cork as the Engineer’s Week Workshops At
farming, seafood, the islands, the region with the most potential for walter@localcampus.com. Blackrock Castle, Cork
beaches, Bridgestone quality increased business in Ireland. This week
accommodation, markets, sailing, a couple from Dublin asked me to locate Let’s have a great summer! And extend the Feb 27th - Mar 4th. For further details CLICK
kayaking, whale watching, hill walking, some contract caterers near Skibbereen, season. HERE. 1

2. D o Yo u O w n A B u s i n e s s I n
In conversation with... Bandon?
Feb 27th at 6.30pm in the Munster Arms
Hotel. Meeting to boost business in Bandon.
Admission is free. For more details see page 11.
Global Cities Week - Cork
Feb 29th, Crane Lane Theatre, Cork City.
For further details see page 17.
Rath N.S. Spring Fashion Show
Mar 3rd, 8pm, Casey’s Of Baltimore. For
Life Coaching with Fiona Chappell further see page 10
To view CLICK HERE
Glebe Gardens Annual Seed Swap
Sunday
Mar 4th, 2.30pm-5pm, Glebe Garndens,
Baltimore. For further details see page 8.
Car Boot Sale
Mar 4th at 11am at the Sailing Centre,
Schull. €10 per car. Further details on: 086 875
8652.
Fastnet Duathlon
Dyslexia with Robin Wells Mar 1oth at 11am. For further details see page 7
To view CLICK HERE
Glengarriff Free Spirit Festival
Mar 14th - 18th. Music & Craic!
Fadó Festival
Mar 16th - Mar 18th, Bantry. For further
details see page 12.
Schull Community Council - St.
Patrick’s Day Parade
Mar 17th. For further details see page 19.
Post Peak Oil with Run West Cork
Dr. Colin J Campbell Mar 17th. All proceeds to local schools & Schull
To view CLICK HERE Community Hospital. Details on page 20.
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3. billion to a country that was going to go Goleen District Community
Hobby Horse #11 by Rob Heyland bust. Some said it was out of fear of
“disorderly collapse”. Which begs the
Council St. Patrick’s Day Parade
question - won’t it be even more Mar 18th at 3pm in Goleen. Could anyone
Nonsense Roy Heyland - A BAFTA TV Society, who is hoping to take part in the parade please
disorderly, not to say more cataclysmic, if
Writer’s Guild & Critics Award Winner they just keep kicking that old can down contact Fiona (odriscollfiona@hotmail.com or
So no change there then! Actually I did phone 086 395 8040 ) for an entry form ASAP.
try to write something last week but it the road?
wasn’t just nonsense, it was dull. So I
Some of the pundits said the motives of West Cork Music - RTÉ National
bailed out. But now I’m back.
the EU were “political”. By which they Symphony Orchestra
*** meant that Sarkozy has a tricky election April 14th, 8pm, City Hall, Cork. Brahms -
to navigate in April and a collapsing Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor & Symphony
I used to think there was nothing in the Greece might not help his chances. And No. 4 in E minor. Tickets: €15, €20, €23
world as nonsensical as the lyrics in the they meant it. They actually suggest that (concessions €12, €18, student €10). Booking:
songs from the musical Grease. Loads of the fate of a nation, or even of a whole West Cork Music, 1850 788 789, 027 527 88.
“ooo - ooo - ooo” and all that. And top of continent, is being decided on the basis of Tickets also available at Pro Musica, Oliver
the lot the theme song itself: its impact on the political future of a Plunkett Street, Cork.
French muppet.
Grease is the word, West Cork Music - National Music
And the day after the bailout Fitch
Grease is the word, is the word that you downgraded Greece to “C”. More Day Concert - John Spillane
heard nonsense. April 20th, 1pm, St. Brendan’s Church,
Bantry. The wonderful John Spillane returns
It’s got groove, it’s got meaning, When I was at school a “C” for an essay to Bantr y for a special concert to
bailout and out of dozens of pundits wasn’t the worst. In those days the First celebrate love: live music, Ireland's national
Greece is the time, is the place, is the wheeled out on our TVs and radios not a Division was the highest level of league free music day. Free admission to this concert.
motion single one, other than the politicians football. Now it is the third level,
involved, thought it is going to prevent languishing below the Championship and Wildlife Courses On Cape Clear
Greece is the way we are feeling, Greece collapsing. How mad is that? he the Premiership. But it is still,
nonsensically, called the First Division. Island 2012
pundits pointed out that Greece had 5%
This is the life of illusion unemployment and owed 106% of GDP And First Division footballers will continue Full details are available on the Birdwatch
when they began their period of austerity to languish there until they learn to give Ireland website:http://www.birdwatchireland.ie
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with 5 years ago and now have 20% 110%, or anything up to 200% allowing Courses take place from May to September.
confusion, unemployment and owe 160% of GDP. for inflation, as their peers in the higher
They said their chances of bringing their leagues give week after week. And they Ballydehob Jazz Festival
What are we doing here? debt back to 120% of GDP by 2012 will also have to learn to make particular
May 4th - 7th. For further details go to
were nil. They said Greece will be back efforts to score “early doors” . . . oh, don’t
www.ballydehobjazzfestival.org.
Greece is the word … ad nauseam. for more handouts within months. ask!
There’s inflation in our coffee houses as New Energy Era Forum
I bet you noticed the clever way I I wonder how the same pundits would
substituted Greece for Grease - and have answered if asked what chance the well. Last week I wanted a small coffee. I May 8th - 10th Liss Ard House - Details
suddenly it all made sense. Spooky. Euro or even the EU has of avoiding was given a “large”. The girl explained CLICK HERE. To reser ve a place CLICK
Maybe pop songs are actually messages collapse when Greece goes down. I that “large” is their smallest size. HERE.
from some greater power. guess we’ll have to wait another month Apparently small, medium or large are
or two for that. totally passé concepts and date back to Baltimore Fiddle Fair
Or maybe not. the times when words actually meant
May 9th - 13th. For further details go to:
The pundits were asked why on earth something.
www.fiddlefair.com.
The nonsense persists. Greece got its the EU heads were giving over 100 Continues Next Page 3

4. Continued From Previous Page West Cork Music - RTÉ Vanbrugh
Quartet
Where a financial rating of “C” meant
quite good, not “insolvent and likely to Jun 9th, 8pm, Aula Max, UCC Cork.
collapse” and the “AAA” ratings enjoyed Tickets: €25 (concessions €20) from Pro Musica,
by the USA and the UK would have Oliver Plunkett St & from West Cork Music 027
meant stratospherically better than 52788 or www.westcorkmusic.ie
anything else rather than “negative
watch” as they do now. West Cork Chamber Music Festival,
Bantry
And printing money used to be called June 29th. to July 7th. For further details go
that, not “Quantitative Easing” and to: www.westcorkmusic.ie.
bankers were given pay not
“compensation” and borrowing was
called borrowing not “credit” and we had West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry
songs with words that meant something July 8th - 14th. For further details go to:
like: www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie
Greece is the word, Atlantic Challenge, Bantry Bay Gig
World Championships
Greece is the word, is the word that you
heard July 21st - 29th. For further details go to:
www.bantry2012.com
It’s got groove, it’s got meaning,
Fastnet Inter national Schools
Greece is the time, is the place, is the Regatta
motion
July 23rd - 26th - Fastnet Marine & Outdoor
Education Centre, Schull. For further info and
Greece is the way we are feeling,
notice of race contact info@schullsailing.ie.
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with Masters Of Tradition, Bantry
confusion, Aug 15th to 19th. For further details go to:
www.westcorkmusic.ie.
What are we doing here?
Greece is the word.
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5. Grains can all be grown in more or less the same way, on a garden scale. I sow them
Gardening Tips #7 by Madeline McKeever directly in the ground in rows about 20cm apart. I throw a piece of mono filament fish-
This week I have been digging up, netting over the bed, after sowing, to keep the birds off. As soon as the rows can be seen
selecting and replanting the parsnips, I take off the netting and hoe the bed. This kills the weeds before they get established
for seed. To do a good selection you and the space between the rows leaves room for my swivel hoe. Some cereals such as
need a lot of parsnips and so we have a spelt and perennial wheat do better if sown in autumn, whereas oats, quinoa and
lot of rejected parsnips to eat. I decided buckwheat do fine sown in spring. So long as they are kept weeded they need very little
to make parsnip fritters using quinoa attention until they are ready to harvest. The bird will alert you to this fact. They will be
flour instead of wheat. I ground up a watching them constantly. Then you must act fast and get them under cover. Threshing
few tablespoons in the coffee grinder, and cleaning is a bit of a job but very satisfying.
mixed the result with grated parsnip, a
beaten egg, and some milk, and fried
them up. I found that not only did they
taste good but they gave me a nicely
satisfied feeling after eating them
instead of my usual, 'now I am ready for
the main course' sort of feeling. It gave
me the idea of trying quinoa flour for
pancakes and while I was messing up
the coffee grinder I would try flour from hulless oats as well. I think both kinds tasted
better than wheat pancakes.
We are running the first of a two part course on growing your own staple foods on the
18th of March. The course will include calculating your food needs, planting potatoes and
sowing grains and pulses. You can book here, buy quinoa and amaranth seed here or buy
cereal seeds here. Sooo....what is everyone giving up for lent?
www.brownenvelopeseeds.com
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6. Loughbeg Farm - Re-opening Easter Sunday! West Cork Links
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www.drimoleague.com
www.glengarriff.ie
www.goleen.info
www.kinsale.ie
www.macroom.ie
www.rosscarbery.ie
www.schull.ie
www.skibbereen.ie
Save The Internet!
Cape Clear Island Tree Groups Needs
Your Help Right now, a new global treaty could encourage
corporations to police everything that we do on
the Internet. Last week we successfully pushed
Cape Clear Island Tree Group plans its annual tree planting session for next Saturday back the US censorship bills - if we act now,
25 February at 12 noon and calls for as many volunteers as possible. This year the we can get the EU Parliament to bury this new
planting takes place along the new trail below Fachtna & Helen’s house . Volunteers threat to all of us - click below to sign the
are asked to bring their own spades, clippers, mattocks etc. petition:
Fáilte roimh chách, all are welcome both young and old. Join in this campaign here: http://
www.avaaz.org/en/stop_acta_spread/?sbc
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7. Fastnet Duathlon 2012 http://boatbuildingskills.blogspot.com/
March 10th at 11am - Schull Community College, Colla Road, Schull.
The Fastnet Duathlon sponsored by the Bunratty Inn
will take place on March 10th. This consists of a 5k
run 16k bike and a 3k run. Details of registration can
be found at www.schulltriathlonclub.com.
For those of you who have taken up a new fitness
regime for 2012 this is a great opportunity to get
involved in a fun event. Don't be put of my the
distances as teams are very welcome to participate. If
you are looking for people to share the race with
please contact Schull Tri Club committee member and
they will be delighted to sort you out.
Participants must be 16 on or before December 31st 2012 so this is also a younger
persons event.
Marshals - As usual we are in need of marshals and would be grateful to anyone
available to marshall on the day (you must be over 18). If you can help, please contact
Damien Malone on 086 400 4072
Come on "be part of it"!
Irish Organic Vegetable Seeds
The 2012 Catalogue is now out. If you would like a copy and are not on the list please let
us know. The Brown Envelope Seed Calendar is available directly from
soniacaldwell@eircom.net
All the seeds in this catalogue are grown on our farm in West Cork. We have been
selecting over the years for varieties and individual plants that work here. They are open-
pollinated, or open source seeds, which means that you can save your own seed from
them.
The farm is certified by The Organic Trust so that the seeds may be used by certified
organic growers. There are no chemical treatments carried out on the seeds or the plants
they are harvested from. (IRL-O1B3-EU Symbol No. 159).
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8. Glebe
Gardens
Open Door
Annual
Meet others for an evening of relaxed music-
making and stories…
SEED
SWAP
SUNDAY
March
4th
2.30pm
-­‐5pm
West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to invite
A space for swapping you to join two musicians, Kevin
O’Shanahan and Maurice Foley for a weekly
seeds or plants Open Door music group, open to all adults.
No musical experience, ability or instrument
Swap/ sell second required, so absolute beginners are
absolutely welcome.
hand gardening books
Contact: West Cork Arts Centre at 028
22090 for more information and to book a
Plants and seeds for place.
sale Starting: Thursday 23rd of February and
continuing weekly to Thursday 29th of
March 2012
Tea, coffee and cakes
will be available Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
This project is delivered by West Cork
Come and chat, swap, Mental Health Services in partnership with
West Cork Arts Centre and aims to promote
buy and eat delicious positive mental well being within our
community.
cakes
See www.westcorkartscentre.com and
http://www.westcorkpeople.ie/articles.html
Glebe Gardens, for more information
Baltimore, 028 20232 8

9. www.fiddlefair.com
Ballydehob Guitar Club
A Guitar Club will be running on Thursday
evenings from 6pm - 7pm in the room above
Rosies Bar. This group is intended for young
people between the ages of 12 to 20 years
old and will be led by Caz Jeffreys and
Steve Parkes. Through a relaxed and fun
approach the facilitators aim to support both
the complete beginner and those more
We are cutting any package voucher bought before mother's day by 25%, meaning you can get a Health Booster package for
advanced, and participants will be
just €67.50 or knock €85 off the price of a Pure Pampering weekend. You can check out the packages here:
encouraged to suggest the songs they
www.hagalholistichealth.com. would like to learn together. It is hoped that
over time as this group unfolds, additional
We are also running a competition on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HagalFarm
support will be incorporated for those who
would like to explore and learn techniques
The winner gets a pampering treat of a full Body Massage with a Holistic Custom Facial in the beautiful surrounds of Hagal
for song writing and performance work. If
Farm. To be in with a change of winning simply like our fan page (if you have not already) and suggest our page to your friends in a you would like to find out more you can
status ensuring that Hagal Farm is tagged in your status update (you must first like and then tag to qualify)..so get liking and get
contact Caz on 028 25978 or by email at
sharing to be in with a change. Winner will be selected on Feb 28th! cazjeffreys@gmail.com 9

10. Rath N.S. Spring B a l l y d e h o b
Fashion Show Social Club
Rath N.S. Parent’s Association are Come along on Saturday 25th of
holding a Fabulous Spring Fashion February from 5pm - 7pm to our first
Show in Casey’s of Baltimore on drop in with your opinions, ideas,
Saturday 3rd of March. Special guest o ff e r s o f w o r k s h o p s & o ff e r s o f
compere is Constance Harris, fashion morning or afternoon hours of help for
editor at the Sunday Independant, who when we soon open in March.
will judge and present a prize for the
best dressed lady on the night. Wine Please bring along any items for the
reception starts at 8.00pm with the kitchen, office, library, café, tables,
show following at 8.30pm. There will chairs, lamps, sofas & soft furnishings
be a raffle and a performance by The to make the space warm & inviting.
Baltimore Singers during the interval.
Shops showcased will be Fiona’s, If you can’t make this day but would
North St. Wish, North St. Sean like to be involved with decision
Murray’s, Main St. Violette, Main St. making or part of the committee
Trag Fashions, Tragumna. Sharon Rose please contact:
Designs, Baltimore and Bebhinn
Marten Designs, Baltimore. Shoes are Nuala Kenny: 087 971 9174
being provided by Maniko, Tragumna.
Tickets are €15 and are available from Dr. Ailin Becker: 086 828 0414
Bushe’s Bar, Casey’s of Baltimore, Tara
Cotter 086 103 9792, Cadogan Motor Luisa McCarthy: 086 865 5606
Works 028 21461 and The Little Way,
Schull. All proceeds are in aid of Rath Facebook
N.S.
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11. present, and our social cohesion will be in danger of
Photographic History Of A Practical Solution In A Shaky cracking and disintegrating in ways too disturbing to try
to imagine.
Bere Island Wo r l d - L E T S C o m m u n i t y
Trading Just now, something new and exciting is astir in Cork. It’s
We're hoping to put together and publish a book on the a local trading network, with its own currency. The
photographic history of Bere Island. If anyone has any old network is called LETS – Local Exchange Trading System.
“Let’s Get Together!”
photos of the island, and would like their photo to be LETS is an exchange community that uses Credits, not
included in the book please email us a copy with details of Euros. Membership is free. Advertising of Offers and
Despite all the recent huffing and puffing, Greece still
who is in the photo, or alternatively you can call into the Wants is free. No interest is charged. Members can earn
looks wobbly. Even if it does not default, the people
Heritage Centre and we can scan a copy of the original for LETS credits for Goods and Services they have but do
are being asked to take on , for themselves, their
you. not want, and spend these credits on anything on offer in
children, and their children’s children a burden of debt
the LETS marketplace.
that, sadly, is likely to sap energy, joy and creativity,
We're looking for photos of all aspects of island life over the and undermine local community initiatives, and
years, old family photos, farming, sports, school photos, A sample of what’s available currently in the marketplace
pulling together for generations. And Ireland, of
and photos on the maritime and military history of the includes: Plumbing, denture-repair, baby-sitting, pet-
course, is hidden backstage behind the skirts of
island. Any photos used in the book will be acknowledged. sitting, massage, cleaning, gardening, furniture-lifting,
Greece’s drama.
languages, knitting, roosters, veggies, tropical fish,
Regards computer graphics, electrical work, MABS, dressmaking,
Our government still talks the talk of “economic growth”
books and dvds, carpentry, storage space, giving lifts,
as the solution to all our problems. The big target is “jobs-
The Heritage Centre Team angel-card readings; laundry, face-painting, music
creation and investment” with the accompanying dis-
Bere Island Heritage Centre classes, welding; reiki, portraits, construction, web-
empowerment that is so easily generated when we are
Ballinakilla design, astrology, (for those of us who look toward the
encouraged to learn to be dependent not on ourselves,
Bere Island stars) and, (to ground us all in the earth) compost toilet
and those in our local community, but on faceless
Beara systems (info and advice).
corporations drawn across an ocean by our tax-regime.
West Cork They will leave this land high and dry as soon as an other
Tel: 027 75956 | Fax: 027 75194 Exchanges/trades can be done online or offline. A LETS
offers them more favourable terms for making profit: their
Email:
biheritage@gmail.com gathering takes place in Cork city on the last Friday of
admitted bottom line. So why should we blame them?
Web:
bereislandheritage.daportfolio.com/ every month 7.30 – 9.00. Here interested people come
They’ve not even tried to pretend.
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/BereHeritage together to learn, register as members, and trade. There’s
Twitter: www.twitter.com/@BereHeritage also a cuppa on offer. The venue is “We Made This”
The only problem with the corporations’ and our
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bereheritage/ Evergreen Street.
government’s scheme of things is that it is blind to the
fundamental reality that we live on a single planet. And
There are currently close to two hundred members in
D o Yo u O w n A B u s i n e s s In there is no sign on the horizon of another liveable one
Cork LETS from the city and county. An introductory
surfacing soon. We are increasing and multiplying as a
Bandon? species (For the first time in the planet’s history, we
video can be found at www.letstrade.ie
Feb 27th at 6.30pm in the Munster Arms Hotel. Meeting reached seven billion last year) And the resources of the
LETS was founded in Canada in the 1980s, and has been
to boost business in Bandon. Admission is free. For more earth are limited. We in the West have lived for a century
accepted by civil authorities the world over since then. In
details see page???Bandon Co-Marketing Committee and a half enjoying the ease and comfort of cheap oil, a
a bleak world LETS is a beacon of hope: a call to claim
recently met with local team facilitators who are willing (free resource which is non-renewable. The era of cheap oil is
more power over our own affairs, and to learn to engage
of charge) to meet up with all the town businesses and fading, and we have not yet learned the skills, attitudes
more broadly in the local community in which we live. It
assist in developing strategies to help boost the town and and habits to enable us survive and thrive in the new
enables each one of us to take part in a new economy,
in turn boost businesses. world coming down the tracks. But we need to learn
and to know the satisfaction of having something to give
them, and fast, if we’re going to get our basic needs met
that’s valued in terms other than mere Euro and Cent, by
It is extremely important that as many local traders and – for food, shelter, and energy - and if we’re going to learn
people whose faces are familiar.
businesses as possible attend this meeting sot that we can to rebuild self-reliant, mutually supportive
put our heads together to consider sales and marketing neighbourhoods. If we don’t learn there will be even more
For more information contact Maire at 021 4357 249.
strategies. distress, discouragement and desperation than exists at 11

12. menu which costs €23 and has three
Events At Grove choices per course. In addition, we’re
now open on Sunday’s for a traditional
House, Schull roast, with all the trimmings, plus desert -
for just €17.
And to make sure you enjoy the tastiest
meal possible, we do our best to source
all of our produce locally, including from
our own garden! The vegetable plots are
dug and the tunnel is on its way. We’re
expanding our garden so you can enjoy
the freshest, home-grown greens.
Writers’ retreat
Grove House is the perfect haven for
If you’re interested in attending one of our writers; bright, spacious rooms with big
events, this is what he currently have
writing desks, an extensive library,
booked:
atmospheric decor and peaceful
surroundings - you can even request a
March 17th - Mary Coughlan is “Still sea view at no extra cost. There are
Tired and Emotional” plenty of beautiful local walks and we’re
only a few minutes walk away from the
March 30th - “Eileen and Marilyn Spice
friendly local bars. During your stay, we
Up the Community Social” - a play by make sure that you have everything that
Terry Leiber & Karen Minihan you need so you can concentrate on
what’s important; your writing.
April 8th (Easter Sunday) - Maria Doyle
Kennedy George Bernard Shaw stayed at Grove
House in 1904 (you can see his signature
May 12th - Juliette Turner in the guestbook upon request) and was
inspired to write a poem about his stay.
...and finally, Paul Tiernan is scheduled
We’ve had writers secure agents and
to return, and Colin Vearncombe & publication during their stay here - you
Maurice Seezer will repeat their Sinatra- never know where your writing retreat
inspired session, 3 course dinner might lead you!
included (dates TBC)
GROVE HOUSE
Restaurant Colla Road, Schull,
West Cork, Ireland.
If you’re looking for a delicious meal, we Tel: 353 (0)28 28067
continue to offer a full a la carte menu, as Email: info@grovehouseschull.com
well as a recession-busting 3-course set Web: www.grovehouseschull.com 12

13. and how they are used as formulas in the
Herbal Workshops chinese tradition. A look at the herb
garden choosing herbs that are native to
May - August China also,discussing their applications
and uses
www.herbalmedicineinpractice.com Bernadette is a practicing acupuncturist
for many years now, as well as a
May 26th 2012, 11am - 4pm - Bridget practitioner of chinese herbal medicine.
Meagher Her talk will discuss herbs and treatment
based on the Theory of Chinese Medicine.
Bridget is a medical herbalist local to this
area. Her workshop today will talk on the Bookings and information please call
treatment of childhood illnesses and the Jacqueline on: 028 37019
appropriate herbal theraphy to use,
paying particular attention to dosage. ----------------------------------------------
Bridget has been in practice for many August 18th 2012, 11am - 4pm - Carole
years and specialises in childhood Guyett
complaints and herbs for pregnancy and
childbirth . Plant Spirit Medicine: A one-day
workshop with Carole Guyett, herbalist
For bookings and information call
Jacqueline on: 028 37019 Plants are spiritual beings with their own
unique personalities. They are intelligent
---------------------------------------------- beings who communicate with others,
including humans, and generously offer us
June 9th 2012 - Anne McIntyre profound healing gifts for body, mind, soul
and emotions.
Anne has been practicing herbal medicine This workshop will show how we can all
for over 25 years and has written many connect with the Spirit of Plants and build
books on the subject. She is a qualified a deeper relationship with the plant world.
medical herbalist as well as an Ayurvedic
practitioner ,and today's workshop will By using both our physical and inner
explore the difference and similarity in senses we will get to know plants in the
these two very different disciplines, herb garden and on the land. We will
applied to disease conditions. quest plant allies who can bring healing
and guidance. Participants will learn how
Bookings and information please call to work with a plant ally on an ongoing
Jacqueline on: 028 37019 basis.
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connection with the Planet, healing the
June 30th 2012, 11am - 4pm - illusion of separation and bringing us back
Bernadette Jewell into alignment with the web of Nature.
Bernadette will give a talk on herbs as For all courses please bring rainwear.
applied to illness from a TCM standpoint, We all know the Irish weather!
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14. Your Views
Disadvantaged Urban Schools Spared at the Expense of Rural Schools
It appears small, rural schools will pay the price for the Minister for Education's u-turn on
DEIS school cutbacks. Following the publication of the review on DEIS Schools, which
reversed much of the cuts to schools in disadvantaged urban areas, the Minister has
cynically decided that the burden must fall inequitably on rural schools. 192 posts, from
primary schools outside DEIS Band 1 and 2 and from DEIS second level will be cut,
many of them in rural areas, and some 73 schools nationally may lose a teacher from
September 2012. Indeed Rural schools are being hit doubly hard, as the Government is
now further reducing their capitation funding to pay for this reversal. This will force many
small schools of four teachers or less to close, robbing local communities from across
the State of a vital part of their identity. In many cases, in rural communities, small
schools are the last remaining element of organised public service as Garda stations,
post offices, pubs and grocery shops disappear one by one. Every possible support
must be given to protect viable rural schools from closure. Perhaps the Government
could re-direct some of the €100 million it gives to private schools annually or better still
not hand over the planned €3.1 billion to Anglo bondholders next month?!
Paul Hayes,
West Cork Sinn Féin,
086-8589019
Samba Project For St. Patricks Day
Parade in Ballydehob
Following last years amazing turn out and great success, once again there will be an
opportunity for people to enjoy and join in with the colourful and high energy vibration of
Samba, at the 2012 St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Ballydehob.
On Sunday 11th a workshop will be held in the Community Hall from 11am - 5pm, for
those wishing to come and join in with the parade on Saturday 17th at 12 midday. During
this workshop, participants will learn some simple Samba rhythms on drums and other
percussive instruments traditional to Samba music. Simple song and movement will also
be incorporated, and costumes will be provided. Bring along your lunch to enjoy whilst
taking a break, and please make sure you dress warmly. This project is suitable for 12
years and upwards, and the day will cost €5 for students and €10 for adults. You must
be available for the parade in order to participate; however, there are plans afoot for
more Community Samba Projects to follow during the course of the year, so do get in
touch to be kept informed of events in the future.
For further info you can call Caz Jeffreys on 028 25978 or email at
cazjeffreys@gmail.com or Sally on 0876760734 or email at redfeatherdesign@eircom.net
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15. 108 Gems of Wisdom By Nelline Naidoo
Peace, Love, Truth, Non-Violence and Right Conduct
In days of troubled times, when the road ahead is shrouded by uncertainty it is
comforting to be reminded that there is hope. A book of glimmering hope and inspiration,
108 Gems of Wisdom encapsulates the essence of all that is wonderful in life. Finding
guidance from the teachings of Sri Sathya
Sai Baba, this book came into being to
show others the path towards a more
worthwhile and successful life with the
practice of moral development. Truth, Right
Conduct, Peace, Non-Violence and Love:
the five basic human values that have
directly influenced the substance of this
book. These values, when practiced, weave
threads of total bliss into the tapestry of life.
It will awaken your inner-being to the
beauty and the joys of life. Use them as
stepping stones, as a loving nudge towards
a more peaceful existence. The genesis of
peace begins in your heart, in your home,
let these gems of scintillating words of
wisdom be your guide.
To purchase book CLICK HERE
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16. Petition To Stop ACTA
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or
ACTA, was signed by the European Union
and 22 of its member states recently. And it
could ruin the internet as we know it.
To Stop ACTA Today CLICK HERE!
Eight countries, including the United States,
signed this last fall. Called "SOPA light", it is
a global treaty that authorizes the policing
of the inter net and its users, and
ultimately, the censorship of it.
This would hurt the freedom of expression, civil and digital rights, fair use rights, and the
right to privacy.
Strict penalties, including prison sentences, would be enforced for violations of ACTA.
Please sign the petition and tell ACTA supporters to keep the internet free for
everyone!
Thanks for taking action!
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17. Wildlife Courses On Cape Clear Island – 2012
Birdwatch Ireland has recently published its list of wildlife courses proposed for Cape
Clear Island for 2012. The Bird Observatory has been a feature of the Island for over 50
years which is a key destination for birdwatchers and naturalists from all over the World.
The courses cater for both newcomers and experienced alike and vary from two to five
days. All courses include both indoor and outdoor sessions in some of the most
spectacular scenery one can imagine.
Full details are available on the Birdwatch Ireland website (http://www.birdwatchireland.ie)
Courses take place from May to September.
Cúrsaí Faoin Dúlra Ar Oileán Chléire – 2012
Tá liosta foilsithe ag Birdwatch Ireland le déanaí ar na cúrsaí faoin dúlra atá beartaithe acu
le haghaidh Oileán Chléire i 2012. Tá páirt lárnach ag Tig na nÉan i saol na Oileáin le níos
mó ná 50 bliain anuas agus freastalaíonn na cúrsai ar thosaitheoirí agus daoine le taithí.
Maireann na cúrsaí idir dhá agus ciúig lá agus bíonn seisiúin istigh agus lasmuigh ar
ghach cúrsa i measc radharcanna áille an Oileáin.
Tá na sonraí ar fad le fáil ar Lch Idirlín Birdwatch Ireland (http://www.birdwatchireland.ie)
Reachtáiltear na cúrsaí ó Bealtaine go Meán Fómhair.
Cork Environmental Forum Events
National Tree Week 4th – 10th March 2012: Can
you help CEF to plant a 1000 Tree Legacy for
Cork. Through one of our members we have
been able to source 1000 Oak and Ash saplings
which we would like to plant during tree week.
We are looking for community projects that
would be in a position to plant a substantial
number of trees. Please get in touch if you have
such a project in mind. We encourage all groups
and communities to get involved in this National Tree Council initiative by planting trees,
organising walks in local woods and visiting champion trees. We are in the process of
organising some such events and will forward details shortly.
St. Patrick’s Festival, Saturday 17th March: CEF has participated in the Festival Parade
for a number of years. This is always a fun way of highlighting the importance of
environmental issues and CEF. This year’s theme is based on the Olympics, we already
have some ideas of how we can adapt this in creating our float. As always the more
people who participate the more successful the spectacle! Please get in touch if you are
interested in getting involved or helping out.
CEF will be participating in the Lifelong Learning Festival, 26th March – 1st April. More
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18. Cork South West Co-Op
This weeks introductory offer …….
Starting in the Mizen and Carbery regions Raised
Vegetable Bed – with seaweed and compost - made from
good second-hand scaffolding boards.
Price €35, or €25 for members of Cork South West Co-Op
Delivered and constructed.
While stocks last !
Contact walter@localcampus.com
Raised Beds From Cork South West Co-Op
To become a member please
CLICK HERE to download
membership form or join online
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