The exhibition of original fine art by Magdalena Majewska-Keane at the Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park is impressive and worth a look. It presents the higgely piggley nature of Cork City’s urban landscape.
McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat Project
We had great sunshine at the Atlantic Pond today for the inaugural McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat Project. The overall winner was David Good from Togher who won the overall prize for his model boat. My thanks to my judges Padraig Dineen of Meitheal Mara, Mervyn Horgan of the Lifetime Lab and Sean Kelly of Lucky Meadows Equestrian Centre.
Decades Festival, 21-22 August
The Decades Festival, a new music festival on Cork’s summer calendar takes place in pubs all over Cork city centre on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August 2009.
This unique festival promises music, madness, fancy dress and fun as 40 pubs in the Cork city island each host a decade for the weekend, providing music and entertainment from their chosen era.
From The Bodega to The Welcome Inn, all the pubs of Cork, supported by Carlsberg and 96FM, will create an illusion of the past with staff and venue dressed to impress vintage style!
Check out the website www.decadesfestivalcork.ie for full info on bands and entertainment in the city over the weekend + a guide to the decades and some great ideas for fancy dress!!
So whether you missed the 60’s, man; always wanted to frequent a 20’s speakeasy or fancy reliving the punk days of the 80’s, Cork city centre is the place for you – the Decades Festival, Cork – 21st & 22nd August 2009
http://www.decadesfestivalcork.ie
Councillor Activities, July-August 2009
It’s been busy!
Issues:
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Right of way issues in Skehard Road
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Footpath issues on Evergreen Road
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Window damp proofing problems, Boreenmanna Road
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Japanese Knotweed outbreak at Blackrock Pier
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Talks with Cllr. Des Cahill regarding European Regional Funding for Blackrock Pier and Environs
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Call for the investigation of the water quality of the Atlantic Pond
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Call for the revamp of historical plaques on North Main Street
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Call for interpretative Panels on the history of the city across the city centre
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Call for a clean-up of the environs of Kyrl’s Quay Medieval Wall
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Call for the re-opening of the viewing ramp at Elizabeth Fort
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Call for the fixing of Berwick Fountain pumping system
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Call for an investigation into derelict premises (former Melmacs) on Ballinlough Road
Community Events:
Walking tours down the old Cork Blackrock & Passage Rail Line
Model Boat Project on Atlantic Pond
Photographic Competition
Preparation with National Sculpture factory for art and culture workshops for local school children
Community Litter pick with Mahon Action for Youth Project
Sponsorship of sweaters for Mahon Bowls group
Sponsorship of Ballinlough Community Festival, late August 2009
Sponsorship of Ballinlough Community Association Newsletter
Local history orienteering course Cork City Centre for National Heritage Week
Adviser on Lord Mayor’s Cork Local History Committee
Liasing with Cork Chamber to develop a jobs seminars programme in local secondary schools
Liasing with film maker Philip McCarthy to develop a Drug’s Awarness programme for local secondary schools
Preparation work for the launch of Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project 2010
Liasing with Arts Officer, City Council to carry out a walking tour for Culture Night in September
Advisor to Cork Community Radio, start up in November 2009
Advisor to Lifetime Lab regarding Culture Night, September 2009
Compilation of local history for National Sculpture Factory
Local Death
It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Donncha Flynn who lost his life on an electricity pylon near Greenhills, South Douglas Road last weekend. To his parents, family and friends, I offer deepest and sincere sympathies.
Community Litter Pick, Mahon
This morning, I had the pleasure of working with a community environmental group in Mahon in association with Mahon Community Association and the local Mahon Garda Station. Events such as these are great for building community pride and a sense of confidence and sense of place. Keep up the great work!
McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’
Caption:
At the launch of McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat project at the Atlantic Pond;
L-r, Padraig Dineen, Meitheal Mara, Malcolm Muggeridge, Katie Stoker-Phelan, Isabelle Muggeridge, Nigel Muggeridge, Shane Stoker-Phelan & Cllr. Kieran McCarthy (picture: Audrey Furney-Kelly)
Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, following on from his walking tours of the Old Cork Blackrock Rail line, continues with his summer community orientated programme of events under the themes of heritage and education. Cllr. McCarthy invites all Cork young people to participate in McCarthy’s ‘Make a model boat project’. All interested must make a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to the Atlantic Pond on Saturday afternoon, 8 August at 2p.m. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara. There are two categories, one for primary and one for secondary students. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter.
Cllr. McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted “this project is a response to constituent’s voices that there is nothing to do for young people in Cork during the summer months. I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop in these difficult financial times”. In addition, Cllr. McCarthy emphasised that places like the Atlantic Pond are an important part of Cork’s natural heritage and should be managed as appropriate. Cllr. McCarthy noted: “I will also be liasing with the Park’s Department of Cork City Council so that the recent environmental events that occur on the Lough will not re-appear at the Atlantic Pond”. See www.kieranmccarthy.ie for more community events.
Down the Line
Recent crowd at Kieran’s Tuesday walking tours of old Cork Blackrock Railway Line
Local History Walks along the Old Railway Line
McCarthy’s History Walks along Old Railway Line:
Interested in finding out more on the Old Cork-Blackrock and Pasage Railway Line? Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, historian will lead two tours of the old line over the next two Tuesday evenings, 21 & 28 July, starting at 7p.m. on the Marina side. The event is free and is open to all. Cllr. McCarthy noted: “South east Cork City is full of historical gems; it’s important that as a community we mind and appreciate what has great amenity value; the Marina, Atlantic Pond, the old line have a rich heritage; the city is lucky to have such amenity resources”. More information on Cllr. McCarthy’s ward and summer community programme can be got online at www.kieranmccarthy.ie and his city history programme can be seen at www.corkheritage.ie.
Mid Summer Litter Pick, Mahon
Mahon Community Association
In conjunction with An Garda Siochana and Cork City Council
Are organising a Mid Summer Litter Pick
Venue: Avenue De Rennes, Mahon Drive and Lakelands
Date: 29th July 2009
Time: 11am to 1pm
Materials: Gloves, litter pickers, bags, disposal, supplied by Cork City Council
All Welcome to support this event
Secretary of Mahon Community Association: Finbarr Murphy, 021 4358770; Community Garda, Sinead Moran, 021 4357501; Community Warden, Majella Gould, 086 7948584
